News | Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 beta is cancelled
The planned public beta of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 has been cancelled.
Saber Interactive has announced this. “Space Marine 2 is almost ready. We are now fully focused on optimizing, finishing and solving the existing problems before release.”
Organizing a beta now would “distract the development teams from the full release.” However, there was understanding that this is “disappointing news for some of you”. To make up for it, everyone who signed up for the beta will receive a limited-edition Bolt Pistol skin when the game is released.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 will be released on September 9 for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series Just like in the first part, players use all kinds of weapons and deadly moves to slaughter enemy Tyranids. The game can be played alone or with three people.
News | Lara Croft comes to Dead by Daylight
Lara Croft from the Tomb Raider franchise comes to Dead by Daylight as Survivor.
This was announced yesterday via the official website. The version of Lara Croft that will be playable in the game is based on the modern Tomb Raider trilogy. The character will be released on July 16 as part of the Tomb Raider chapter, although she can already be tested in the game’s test build on Steam.
Dead by Daylight was released in 2006 and is an asymmetrical multiplayer game. One player is the killer, while the other four players have to survive. Dead by Daylight regularly adds characters known from horror franchises. These are also regularly villains from horror franchises who – unlike Lara – serve as enemies in the game. Think of Freddy Krueger (A Nightmare on Elm Street), Ash (Evil Dead), Ghost Face (Scream), Pinhead (Hellraiser), Leatherface (The Texas Chain Saw Massacre) and Pyramid Head (Silent Hill).
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.
News | Virtual Reality Game Batman: Arkham Shadow Revealed
The VR game Batman: Arkham Shadow was announced yesterday.
A first teaser can be viewed below. Additionally, the official description reads as follows: “Something evil lurks in the streets. Gotham City is in danger. You are the only one who can save the city.”
It is clear that the game will come exclusively to Meta Quest 3 sometime next fall. Other VR headsets seem to be out of the question, as Oculus Studios is helping with the development. Camouflaj (known from Iron Man VR) is also helping with the development.
There are no more details about the game yet, but the complete reveal will take place at the Summer Game Fest presentation on June 7.