News | Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is experiencing server issues
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, which has been playable since yesterday for those who pre-ordered the Gold and Ultra versions of the game, is being plagued by server issues.
Although the game will not officially be released until next Monday, people who purchased a more expensive edition of the game have been able to get started since yesterday. However, many early players have been complaining on social media about problems when they want to join a server. The screen would regularly get stuck on the ‘joining server’ screen after completing a mission.
Focus Entertainment has already communicated that they are aware of the problems and are currently working on a solution. Despite the criticism that the game is now receiving because of this, the Steam average of user reviews is still ‘mostly positive’ at the time of writing, although more and more complaints are coming in about the server problems.
We are aware of the technical issues you're encountering on #SpaceMarine2 and are sorry for the inconvenience. 🙏 Our teams are currently working to fix them.
— Focus Entertainment (@Focus_entmt) September 5, 2024
Please keep providing feedback and make sure your read this note on the most common issues: https://t.co/ueyOCA9ixs 📝 pic.twitter.com/lIwzEwRvZr
Additionally, there have been some complaints about the fact that an Epic Online Service client is installed when installing the game via Steam. Focus has since confirmed that this is for optimal cross-platform play, and that linking a Steam account to an Epic account is not required. Nevertheless, some people are complaining about the client being installed ‘secretly’.
News | Space Marine 2 Cinematic Trailer and Post-Launch Content Revealed
Saber Interactive has released a new cinematic trailer for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marines 2. The company also revealed what content players can expect post-launch.
The cinematic trailer is called “The Angels of Death,” which refers to the heroic and violent Space Marines who fight for the Emperor and slaughter all sorts of scum.
In terms of new content, players can expect new missions, modes, and enemies. The first season is set to launch in September, giving all players free private PvE lobbies, the Batrle Barge Sparring Arena, and support for ultrawide monitors. The second season, scheduled for release sometime this year, will also add new PvE missions, a new enemy, a Lethal difficulty, and the Volkite pistol for free. There will be at least two more seasons next year with new missions, arenas, enemies, modes, and weapons for free.
There is also paid content that can be unlocked with the season pass. This pass is included with the Gold and Ultra editions of the game. However, this is purely cosmetic content. All content that has been announced can be seen in the illustration below.
Saber Interactive has also announced in an update that Space Marine 3 will get a Performance and Quality mode on PS5 and Xbox Series X. In Performance, the game runs in 1080p and 60fps, and in Quality in 4K and 30fps. On Series S, there is only a Quality mode that runs in 1440p and 30fps. Saber has also announced that there will be full crossplay between PS5, Xbox Series, Steam and Epic Games Store from release. Only the PvP mode Eternal War divides players between PC and console to keep it fair. There is also the option to turn off crossplay completely.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is coming to PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S on September 9.
News | Astro Bot Launch Trailer Released
Sony Interactive Entertainment has released the launch trailer for Astro Bot.
The trailer shows a cross-section of different gameplay segments and levels and can be viewed below. In addition to the launch trailer, there is also a video showing behind the scenes of the development.
The developer of the game recently announced that a VR version of the game is out of the question. Astro Bot: Rescue Mission on PlayStation 4 was only playable in VR. The developer does not rule out a PC version of the game, but that depends on what the fans want.
In Astro Bot, players guide the cute robot through a variety of levels. Developer Team Asobi reports that this is a full adventure rather than a tech demo – there are six ‘universes’ to explore in total, which results in more than eighty levels.
Astro Bot will be released on September 6 for PlayStation 5.
News | Baldur's Gate 3 will receive official mod support in September
Larian Studios is van plan om in september officiële mod-ondersteuning aan Baldur's Gate 3 toe te voegen.
The mod support should become part of the next major update for the game. The support will first be added to the PC version, but should also be available on Mac and consoles “shortly afterwards”, the company said in a blog post on Steam.
Starting today, a closed alpha version of the mod support will be available to “a small team of moderators from the community” to further refine the tools. The next closed beta for a thousand players will follow in July, for which people can register.
The next major update should therefore be released during September. According to Larian, this update also includes improved endings for players who chose the bad path, plus many bug fixes and other improvements.
News | New No Man's Sky update Adrift available today
Hello Games today released a new update for No Man's Sky called Adrift.
Adrift allows players to explore an alternate universe where societies have become extinct. Buildings have rusted away and other life forms and shops are no longer there. According to the developer, it should offer “a completely different survival journey”.
Sandworms are present in this universe, and players can expect other surprises as well. The whole thing is put into a new Expedition and is therefore in fact a new campaign that also ends.
However, the update also adds all kinds of improvements and new elements. There is the Iron Vulture – a new Hauler ship – and there are new options for customizing ships.
News | Fallout is coming to Fortnite
The Fallout franchise is coming to Fortnite.
This was announced yesterday via social media. Only an illustration and a thumbs up emoji were shown, but a little more information was shared through the game itself. The next season – Chapter 5, Season 3, ‘Wrecked’ – begins on May 24 and “is powered by the Brotherhood of Steel.” In any case, it’s likely that players can expect missions and cosmetic items based around the franchise.
Fallout is more popular than ever these days thanks to the first season of the Amazon Prime Video series recently being released and the current-gen update for Fallout 4 being released.
News | First Assassin's Creed Shadows trailer revealed
Ubisoft has released the first cinematic trailer for Assassin's Creed Shadows, previously called Codename Red. The game will be released on November 15.
The trailer shows that the rumors are true: the game revolves around two characters, the Japanese shinobi Naeo and the samurai Yasuke. The latter is the first main character in the Assassin’s Creed series to be based on a person who actually lived. Players can decide who they play with and each character has their own progression system.
In Assassin’s Creed Shadows, players visit sixteenth century Japan and follow the story of the two characters mentioned above. The game is set during the Sengoku period, a time in Japan of warfare and domestic crises.
Ubisoft writes: “Explore the captivating open world of feudal Japan, from spectacular castle towns and busy ports to peaceful altars and pastoral landscapes. Adventure through unpredictable weather, changing seasons and environments that respond to you.”
As Naeo, players can use sound, light and shadows to ensure they can infiltrate locations unseen. She can distract soldiers with smoke bombs and shuriken, and she can infiltrate enemy bases with a grappling hook and parkour skills. She also has the hidden blade to take out enemies.
Samurai Yasuke uses deadly precision and strength to take on his opponents. He can attack, block, parry and uses katana and bows, among other things.
According to Ubisoft, players can scour environments to find “important intel” and build a network of spies who will be “your eyes and ears to reveal new locations and hunt for your next target.” Throughout the game, players can also team up with specific allies who have special skills. You can also create your own shelter and adjust it to your own taste.
The game is now available for pre-order – people who do so will receive a bonus mission. There will also be Gold and Ultimate editions (including the season pass), and finally a Collector’s Edition with a statue and other extras. In addition to the trailer and a feature about the main characters, four screenshots can also be seen below, as well as a photo of the Collector’s Edition.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows will be released on November 15 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, PC (Ubisoft Store, Epic Games Store), Mac (Mac App Store) and Amazon Luna.
News | New Fallout 4 patch with graphics options released
Bethesda has released a new update for Fallout 4 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S and PC which, among other things, added new graphic options.
Players can choose between 30, 40 and 60 as a frame rate target. At 40fps the screen must support 120hz. You can also choose between ‘Visuals’ and ‘Performance’. Various bug fixes are also being implemented.
Last month, the long-awaited current-gen update for Fallout 4 was released. PC players received a number of bug fixes and widescreen support. On consoles, the update means that players can choose between a quality and performance mode and that the game is playable in 60 frames per second.
News | Ubisoft unveils Assassin's Creed Shadows tomorrow
Ubisoft will officially release the first trailer for Assassin's Creed Shadows, formerly known as Codename Red, tomorrow at 6:00 PM.
According to Ubisoft, this is a ‘cinematic reveal trailer’ – in line with how previous Assassin’s Creed games were revealed. The first gameplay footage will probably be shown during Ubisoft Forward on June 10.
The game was announced in September 2022 with a very short teaser, which revealed that it is set in feudal Japan. Although there is no further information yet, numerous rumors give a better idea of the game. For example, players would play as a samurai named Yasuke and a shinobi named Naoe.
Assassin's Creed Codename Red becomes Assassin's Creed Shadows.
— Ubisoft (@Ubisoft) May 13, 2024
Tune-in for the Official Cinematic World Premiere Trailer on May 15, 9 AM PT.#AssassinsCreedShadows pic.twitter.com/GF0BWqVOhS
Shadows is also said to be set during the Sengoku period, with players possibly experiencing the Ōnin War. In terms of gameplay, there would be a grappling hook, stealth would play a greater role and the game will reportedly be bloodier than previous parts.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows will probably only appear on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S and PC.
News | Gameplay of the Joker in Multiversus shown
A new Multiversus trailer shows the newly announced Joker in action.
Last week it was announced that the Joker will be a playable character in the game from the release of Multiversus. The Joker is voiced by his original voice actor, Mark Hamill.
In the new trailer Hamill can be heard and his various moves can be seen. The beginning of the trailer also seems to confirm that the Powerpuff Girls are playable characters in the game – they can be seen on the screen of the Bat Computer.
Multiversus will be released on May 28 for Steam, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X and S, and Xbox One. An Early Access version of the game was previously playable, but it went offline last year. It is an arena fighter similar to Super Smash Bros., but with franchises from Warner Bros.