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RAVEN2 Teases New Warlord Class Arriving May 26

Netmarble, a renowned developer and publisher of high-quality games, revealed details of the upcoming update for its brutal dark fantasy MMORPG RAVEN2 and is headlined by the arrival of the new class “Warlord.”

Designed as a battlefield commander who dominates combat and subdues enemies, Warlord is a melee class that uses a spear as its primary weapon. The new class will become available on May 26 (PDT) and features a command-focused playstyle built around powerful control abilities. This will allow players to influence the flow of battle and take charge in combat.

To celebrate the launch of Warlord, RAVEN2 will hold a Class Change Event to give players the opportunity to switch to the new class. Warlord Growth Support Chests will also be provided to help players develop the new class.

A major celebration event for Warlord’s release will also begin with the update. For the first time in RAVEN2, players will be able to receive three Ultimate Coupons and four Special Coupons simply by logging in. These coupons can be used to retry eligible Holy Garment, Familiar, and Weapon Resonance Contract Summons or Stella combinations, or to restore equipment, Rune, and Relics destroyed after failed enhancement attempts. A special event where players can obtain a new Legendary Familiar will be available as well. An exclusive event dungeon is also planned as part of the celebration.

An official sequel to RAVEN (EvilBane: The Iron King), RAVEN2 is a blockbuster MMORPG set in a dark fantasy realm reimagined with unrivaled graphics. As a member of the Special Corps, players will onboard on a journey to investigate dangerous and bizarre incidents under royal order, and engage in a large-scale, cruel war.

For more information about RAVEN2, stay tuned to the game’s official forum, YouTube channel and Facebook . Players can also visit the official website to find out more about the game.

MicroProse Announces June 2 Release Date for Battleship Command

MicroProse is pleased to announce that Battleship Command, the immersive World War II naval simulation that places players in command of the legendary German battleship, will launch in Early Access on June 2, 2026, on Steam. Keys are available for press and content creators; just answer this email to get one.

A new release date trailer is available now, offering a fresh look at the atmosphere, naval combat, and commanding presence of the mighty Scharnhorst at sea.

In Battleship Command, players take command of a 30,000-ton Scharnhorst-class battleship in a deeply immersive WWII naval simulation. From walking the ship’s meticulously recreated decks and interiors in first-person to commanding gunnery, radar, navigation, and fleet maneuvers, players will lead operations across the Atlantic, Arctic, and Mediterranean theaters of war.

Hunt merchant convoys, disrupt Allied supply lines, and engage enemy warships in dynamic battles shaped by changing weather, fog, ocean conditions, and a full day-night cycle. Whether issuing commands to the crew or taking direct control of critical stations, every decision may determine survival at sea.

Warner Bros. and DC Launch Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight

Warner Bros. Games, TT Games, DC, and the LEGO Group today announced LEGO® Batman™: Legacy of the Dark Knight, an all-new open world action-adventure videogame, is available now for early access on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store as part of the Deluxe Edition. The Standard Edition of the game will launch worldwide on May 22.*

Developed by TT Games, creators of the best-selling LEGO games series, including the critically acclaimed LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, and published by Warner Bros. Games, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight features an original story that blends together iconic moments from across the Caped Crusader’s history in film, television, comic books, and games in a unique way, combined with countless DC references and fun-filled LEGO humor.

Introducing a new LEGO Batman combat system, expansive open world Gotham City, customizable Batcave, and much more, players can step into the role of Batman and journey on a heroic campaign from origin to legend, while building a family of crime-fighting allies to take on the most notorious DC Super-Villains in the ultimate LEGO Batman experience.

“We are so excited to launch LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, bringing iconic storytelling, inventive gameplay, and unmistakable humor together in an amazing game,” said JB Perrette, CEO and President, Global Streaming & Games, Warner Bros. Discovery. “The incredibly talented team at TT Games have delivered a standout experience that truly honors Batman’s legacy. The game showcases our strategy in action – pairing iconic franchises with best-in-class development to deliver the best possible gaming experience for players everywhere.”

“On behalf of the entire team at TT Games, we’re incredibly proud to launch LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, our most ambitious LEGO game ever,” said Jonathan Smith, Head of the Development Team and Strategic Director, TT Games. “We’re all huge DC fans, and it’s been an absolute honor to tell the definitive Batman story, drawing on decades of iconic moments in this unique and fun LEGO way. The team has delivered rich gameplay, terrific action, and an open world Gotham City playground that’s nothing less than stunning.”

“LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is a celebration of everything fans love about the Caped Crusader. Batman has evolved through countless eras, creative visions, and cultural moments, yet he’s always our Dark Knight,” said Jim Lee, DC’s President, Publisher, and Chief Creative Officer. “This game lets fans live every version of Batman. You thought you knew the Batman game you wanted, but this is the one you truly need.”

“We’re so excited for the launch of such a highly anticipated title,” said Fredrik Löving, Senior Vice President and Global Head of GAME, The LEGO Group. “LEGO Batman is such a beloved franchise that has captured fans’ imagination for over 20 years. With LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, our partners at Warner Bros. Games, TT Games, and DC have created a rich, innovative and immersive gameplay experience, that feels fresh, while also honoring the legacy of the Caped Crusader.”

The adventure begins with the origins of a young Bruce Wayne training with The League of Shadows, setting him on the path to becoming the Dark Knight. Throughout the story-led campaign, as Batman, players will partner with Jim Gordon, Robin, Nightwing, Batgirl, Catwoman, and Talia al Ghul to help confront an ever-growing threat from The Joker, The Penguin, Mr. Freeze, Poison Ivy, Two-Face, Firefly, Ra’s al Ghul, Bane, and others.

With the new LEGO Batman combat system, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight delivers an authentic expression of Batman’s fighting style with fluid attack chains, over-the-top takedowns, and powerful gadgets. Batman’s Batarangs can distract or stun enemies and the Batclaw can reel them in. Partner characters have their own signature gear, including Jim Gordon’s Foam Sprayer and Rebound Launcher, Robin’s Cable Launcher and Birdarangs, Nightwing’s Electrorangs and Electric Cable Launcher, Batgirl’s Hackarang and drone, Catwoman’s whip and loyal companion kitten, and Talia al Ghul’s Blowdarts, providing a variety of options to approach every enemy encounter and boss battle.

The game takes place against the backdrop of Gotham City, an open world LEGO playground full of crimes to stop, puzzles to solve, rewards to collect, and surprises to discover around every corner. There are varied districts spanning across four densely populated islands, reaching both vertically into the sky and underground. Players can zip from building to building using the Grapple Launcher, soar and glide over the city, or cruise around in style with a range of Batmobiles and Batcycles, while also visiting familiar locations such as Ace Chemicals, Gotham Botanical Gardens, Wayne Tower, and Arkham Asylum.

In LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, the legendary Batcave, located beneath Wayne Manor, has been delightfully reimagined and serves as Batman’s central hub of operations, expanding and evolving as players progress through the campaign. The underground headquarters houses an array of wearable suits celebrating the storied history of the Dark Knight, with 100 different outfits for playable characters, and functions as the ultimate garage for Batman’s impressive lineup of Batmobiles, Batcycles, and other vehicles, all faithfully recreated in LEGO brick form. In addition, players can upgrade gadgets, display trophies, review case files via the Batcomputer, and personalize the environment with a variety of Batcave items.

Fans of all generations can enjoy the game solo or team up with a friend or family member through two-player local cooperative gameplay, as one player takes on the role of Batman and the other as one of his trusted allies. For those looking for a tougher playthrough, the game features a new Caped Crusader enhanced difficulty setting and an even more challenging Dark Knight difficulty level.

The LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Deluxe Edition (physical and digital) is available now for $89.99 (SRP) on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store and includes early access to the game beginning today, along with the Legacy Collection downloadable content (DLC), containing new suits, vehicles, and Batcave items inspired by the Batman: Arkham videogame series, Batman Beyond television series, and a party music themed pack (all available now). Coming in September 2026 as part of the Mayhem Collection DLC, Deluxe Edition owners can play the upcoming Mayhem Mode featuring The Joker and Harley Quinn as playable characters, each with their own abilities, gadgets, and takedowns, along with a new story mission, new suits for the main game playable characters, new Batcave items, and a new Batmobile.

The LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Standard Edition (physical and digital) can be pre-ordered for $69.99 (SRP) on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store and will be available on May 22. All pre-orders will receive The Dark Knight Returns Batsuit, inspired by the acclaimed comic book series.

Players can unlock the Golden Age Batsuit, accessible for eligible users who create a Warner Bros. Games account, as well as those who already have an account.**

Additionally, four new LEGO DC Batman sets are available now***, each including in-game digital content redeemable in LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight. The LEGO® DC Batman™: Batman Logo set unlocks an exclusive gold Batsuit for the videogame, and the LEGO® DC Batman™: The Batman™ Batmobile™, LEGO® DC Batman™ Batman v Superman™ Batmobile™, and LEGO® DC Batman: Batman & Robin™ Batmobile™ sets include an in-game playable version of each respective vehicle, plus an exclusive gold variant of each vehicle, for the videogame. Please note that the exclusive in-game gold Batsuit and gold vehicle variants are only available through purchase of the LEGO sets.

To learn more about LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, please visit LEGOBatmanGame.com or join the community conversation on Instagram (@LEGODCGame), X (@LEGODCGame), YouTube (@WBGames), TikTok (WBGames), and Facebook (LEGODCGame).

John Carpenter Announces New Album & Graphic Novel Cathedral

You hear the Cathedral bells ring in the distance… It’s with immense excitement and chills down our spine we share the news of Cathedral, the new collaborative album from John Carpenter, Cody Carpenter, and Daniel Davies, set to release August 7th on Sacred Bones Records alongside Carpenter’s first ever graphic novel, out August 4th via Storm King Comics.

Cathedral is a fully immersive project, tying in soundtrack and visual narratives from John Carpenter’s dreamscape. Inspired by a vividly cinematic dream he had in 2024, the story centers on an abandoned church in downtown Los Angeles that shifts from a forgotten building to the site of a waking nightmare.

It was so cinematic and vivid. I thought, ‘I have to score this.’ It’s kind of our first heavy metal album.
—John Carpenter

Especially designed as the soundtrack to the graphic novel, each track corresponds to a specific section of the book. The liner notes included with the album packaging feature prompts for each track, creating a fully interactive experience. Combined with the graphic novel, it’s the closest thing to a new John Carpenter film in years.

Pre-order the limited deluxe collector’s edition, featuring our Sacred Bones Exclusive Midnight Splatter, exclusive 7-inch of live recordings of “Lord of the Underground” and “Last Rites” captured at the Belasco Theater in Los Angeles, a signed promo press photo and our Sacred Bones exclusive art variant of the Cathedral graphic novel.

Additional bundles include the Sacred Bones Exclusive Midnight Splatter vinyl + 7-inch, paired with the exclusive graphic novel variant, as well as the standalone LP editions on multiple color variants.

Major Content Update for Wreckfest Available Now

Get ready to trade paint, wreck friendships, and send half-cars flying across the track! A massive new content update for Wreckfest is available now, bringing new vehicles, a brand-new racing venue, expanded tuning options, gameplay improvements, and major upgrades to vehicle physics and destruction systems.

The update introduces three new vehicles, including a ridiculous new half-car complete with a ragdoll driver, alongside with two new iconic European cars, the “Stahlwagen” and the “Valken”. Players can also tear through a brand-new US-based racing venue featuring three layouts: a full tarmac racing circuit, a contact-racing sprint track, and a high-speed oval built for absolute chaos. Seven new Challenge events have also been added.

For the first time, Wreckfest now features an in-depth tuning system, allowing players to customize brakes, suspension, gearing, steering, differential settings, and more. Tuning setups can be saved into presets and loaded later, even in multiplayer lobbies.

The update also delivers major improvements to visual damage and collision physics thanks to upgrades to the simulation engine, alongside improved tire simulation, more realistic tarmac handling, refined gameplay damage systems, and expanded scoring mechanics with new multi-tier impact ratings and spin scores.

A brand-new “Suicide Racing” game mode joins the carnage on the new oval track, while AI behavior, online functionality, UI systems, performance optimization, audio mixing, and stability have all received substantial improvements and refinements across the board.

Highlights of Content Update #7 include:

  • New half-car with ragdoll driver
  • Two additional new vehicles
  • New US racing venue “More Raceway” with three layouts
  • 7 new Challenge events
  • First version of the new tuning system
  • Major visual damage and physics upgrades
  • New Suicide Racing game mode
  • Expanded scoring mechanics and gameplay improvements
  • AI, online, UI, rendering, and audio improvements
  • Performance optimization and stability fixes

Sid Meier’s Civilization VII Test of Time Update Now Available

Today, 2K and Firaxis Games announced that Sid Meier’s Civilization® VII’s Test of Time Update is now available. Test of Time is the biggest and most fundamentally game-changing update to Civilization VII to-date. Developed by Firaxis Games to synthesize over a year’s worth of listening, iteration, and playtesting, this massive, free update introduces three main reworked or new features:

  • Time-Tested Civs: Players can now play as one civilization throughout an entire campaign. Players will still have the option to evolve their empire into a different civilization during Age Transitions. When playing as Time-Tested civilizations, the new Syncretism mechanic will allow players to create all-new builds by adopting the Unique Units or Infrastructure from another civilization that’s currently in its Apex Age, or double-down on what makes their civilization unique with Affirmation.
  • A new Victories system: Victories have been completely reworked to reward dominance throughout an entire game. The Victories system makes sure that wins in Civilization VII are defined by making interesting choices and giving players as many paths as possible to pursue greatness.
  • Triumphs: Completely replacing Legacy Paths is the new Triumphs system. Triumphs offer a wide range of optional, challenging objectives to help each game feel unique, and are tied to each of the six Attributes: Militaristic, Cultural, Scientific, Economic, Diplomatic, and Expansionist.

Alongside these three main features, the Test of Time Update also brings additional improvements, including:

  • A new Fractal Continent map**
  • A new Commerce screen
  • A new Advisor Council
  • Updated map generation**
  • New Narrative Events
  • Updates to Specialists and Biomes
  • New audio and music
  • Numerous balance changes
  • New free leader, Alexander the Great!*
  • And more!

Sid Meier’s Civilization VII is available on PlayStation®5 (PS5®), PlayStation®4 (PS4®), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo™ Switch, Nintendo™ Switch 2, PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, and Mac and Linux via Steam. For the latest information on Sid Meier’s Civilization VII, visit civilization.2k.com, and follow the game across YouTube, Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok.

Sid Meier’s Civilization VII is rated E10+ by the ESRB. Firaxis Games is a 2K studio. 2K is a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

*Base game required. This content is free for all owners of Civilization VII and will be delivered automatically in-game on release. Terms apply.

**Map restrictions may apply to gameplay on Nintendo Switch.

Prime Time Returns to The Outlast Trials: New Challenges and More

The cameras are still rolling, the signal is still poisoned, and Murkoff is not finished with its audience. Following the launch of Season 6: Project Judas, which introduced Reagents to the Television Studio where the Kress Twins’ manufactured political idol Bob Vanier, The Outlast Trials returns with Season 6.1: Prime Time, a new update that turns the dial even further toward fear, worship, contradiction, and control.

PRIME TIME: NEW PRIME ROULETTE

Available today, the Prime Time Limited-Time Event prepares Reagents for a future dominated by clashing cults of personality and competing fundamentalist ideals. During the event, players will face a rotating onslaught of Prime Assets, destroy defective televisions for additional rewards, unlock new limited-time cosmetics, and endure two new MK-Challenges designed to test faith, obedience, and survival instinct under Murkoff’s brightest lights.

MK-CHALLENGE: WIN THE TRUTH

You are the blind observer who consumes screen-fed ignorance and swells with the genius of idiot artifice. Regurgitate the knowledge that brings suffering to the wise, win the game which only punishes the defeated, and we will let you out.

MK-CHALLENGE: INCINERATE THE RELIC

You are the heretic, and you are the zealot. Relics are the proof of an impossible gospel, the belief that makes whole the deservedly slaughtered lamb. Pay your way into heaven, incinerate the relic, and we will let you out.

Roadhouse Simulator: Prologue Out Today on Steam

The free Prologue chapter for Roadhouse Simulator, the action-packed biker bar management simulator from publisher DRAGO Entertainment and prequel to the two-million Roadhouse Simulator, the action-packed biker bar management simulator from publisher DRAGO Entertainment and prequel to Gas Station Simulator which has sold 2M units, busts through the saloon doors with an action-packed Prologue chapter, out today on PC via Steam!

In this bare-knuckle opening chapter, relive the rowdy early days of Gas Station Simulator’s Uncle, who gets off a shoddy bus on a remote stretch of the legendary Route 66. Kick off a career as a bouncer at the All The Dots bar and grill, a local watering hole attracting unwanted attention.

Keep the business running smoothly and the bar’s rough-around-the-edges patrons mostly civil, maintaining a sharp eye on who’s coming in. Climb the ranks from bouncer to bartender, and help the saloon flourish into a respectable establishment while fending off biker gangs threatening to cause a ruckus and overstay their welcome.

Things can get pretty unruly at All The Dots, even at the best of times, so be prepared to step in and “de-escalate” things if bar confrontations turn violent. Roll up your sleeves and restore order with stern words or a swift fist – and when the local biker gang rolls up in force, get ready for a full-on free-for-all to maintain order by any means necessary.

“The Prologue is just a first taste of what we have in store in the full game,” said Joanna Tynor, CEO of DRAGO Entertainment. “This is just the first day on the job, but trust me – this is a baptism by fire.”

Look forward to a more extensive Roadhouse Simulator demo later this year, which will include more in-depth mechanics, including managing a fully featured bar.

Dune: Awakening Update and The Water Wars DLC Out Now

Dune: Awakening receives a new content drop with Update 1.4 and The Water Wars DLC, available now. Dune: Awakening is an Open-World Survival game from developer and publisher Funcom inspired by Frank Herbert’s Dune as well as Denis Villeneuve and Legendary Entertainment’s blockbuster franchise.

Since launch, the game has received over 15 updates, including a recent move to make PvP fully optional, putting players in control of how they experience Arrakis. Update 1.4 continues that momentum with the following free content:

  • Wind Pass — Formerly a Harkonnen tech hub, now controlled by the Water Shippers and central to Arrakis’ water trade.
  • The Old Quarry Testing Station — A scalable new Testing Station where players confront the devious Dr. Jalanta – a new boss with unique mechanics – in her hidden laboratory.

Both locations introduce new rewards and five new Landsraad Missions.

This update also includes the first iteration of Self-Hosted Servers. While it’s currently being worked on with feedback from the early adopters, it allows players to host their own versions of Arrakis with their own rules. This feature will continue to be refined and made more user-friendly for a wider audience.

The Water Wars DLC, also available today, adds Water Shipper–themed building pieces and cosmetics inspired by the dynasty that dominates Arrakis’ water economy. This DLC completes the Season Pass, included in the Deluxe and Ultimate Editions.

Update 1.4 is free for all players. The Water Wars DLC is priced at $9.99, or included as part of the Season Pass ($24.99 / €24.99).

Sale and Community Event:

To celebrate the launch of Update 1.4, Dune: Awakening is 40% off on Steam, making it available for under $30 / €30. Funcom is also kicking off Community Challenge: Secrets of the Water Shippers. Players can get rewards by completing runs of The Old Quarry and Wind Pass Landsraad missions. If all milestones are hit, there are two unique weapon variants to unlock: the Vivisectionists Bone Saw, and the Asteroid Harvester Maula Pistol.

MYST and RIVEN Are Out Now

Today, Cyan Worlds is proud to launch Myst and Riven on a new lineup of consoles and platforms, allowing experienced fans and newcomers alike to experience their classic hits in new, previously unavailable ways. Myst is now available on the PlayStation 5 and the PlayStation VR2, while Riven is now available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation VR2, Xbox Series X|S, and the Microsoft Store. Myst was already available on the Xbox Series X|S and Microsoft Store.

Both Myst and Riven retail for $34.99 USD each across platforms. PS Plus users can save 20% off the MSRP of Myst and Riven with a launch discount. Xbox players can save 20% off Riven’s MSRP with a launch discount available only until May 26th.

Myst invites players to a starkly beautiful island, eerily tinged with mystery and shrouded in intrigue. Players journey to Myst Island and other stunning, long-dormant locations – called “Ages”- and begin to unravel the mystery they have been thrust into. As players learn what happened on the island, they will find they’re playing a key role in an epic story whose ending has not yet been written.
In Riven, players travel to a beautiful and mysterious world on the verge of collapse. Explore this mysterious place, solve its puzzles, reveal its mysteries, make a daring rescue, and escape. Riven takes players on a journey through dense jungles, awe-inspiring caverns, and monolithic structures, where they will explore a world bent to the whims of a man who sees himself as a god, and where every corner will immerse you in an otherworldly adventure.
Myst & Riven PlayStation 5 Features:
  • PS VR2 optional
  • PlayStation 5 Pro Enhanced
  • Power Saver Mode Supported
  • Ray Tracing on/off Supported (via Performance mode Checkbox)
  • HDR & 4K play Supported
Riven Xbox Series X|S and Microsoft Store Features:
  • XPA supported & certified
  • Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
  • Ray Tracing on/off Supported (via Performance mode Checkbox)
  • HDR & 4K play Supported
  • Myst is already out on these platforms and supports all of the above as well