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

2026/05/19
Jerry Paxton
News, Geek News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox Series X News

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

2026/05/19
Jerry Paxton
News, Comics News, Geek News, Trailers / Videos

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

2026/05/19
Jerry Paxton
News, Geek News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox Series X News

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

2026/05/19
Jerry Paxton
News, Geek News, Windows PC News

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

2026/05/19
Jerry Paxton
Halloween, Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

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

2026/05/19
Jerry Paxton
News, Geek News, Windows PC News

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

2026/05/19
Jerry Paxton
News, Geek News, PlayStation 5 News, Windows PC News, Xbox Series X News

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

2026/05/19
Jerry Paxton
News, Geek News, PlayStation 5 News, Windows PC News, Xbox Series X News

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

World of Tanks: HEAT Launches May 26th

2026/05/19
Jerry Paxton
News, Geek News, Mobile News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

The battlefield is about to erupt! World of Tanks: HEAT, a new standalone free-to-play tactical vehicle shooter, launches on May 26. Set in an alternate post-WWII era, HEAT delivers a faster, more dynamic take on armored warfare driven by team-based combat.

World of Tanks: HEAT will be available across PC (Wargaming Game Center and Steam), Steam Deck, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and NVIDIA GeForce NOW, supporting full cross-platform play and progression.

HEAT is built from the ground up on a new proprietary engine developed in-house by Wargaming. This technology delivers modern visuals and immersive environments while enabling fast, responsive gameplay optimized for smooth performance across a wide range of hardware.

At launch, players can expect:

  • Eight Agents: Three battlefield roles — Defender, Assault, and Marksman. Each Agent commands a lethal two-vehicle roster, with each vehicle tailored to its role in combat.
  • Fifteen vehicles: Every vehicle supports a different playstyle and can be fully customized through modules and equipment. Whether holding the frontline or striking from a distance, there’s a tank that is ready for the job.
  • Eight maps: The battlefields span a wide range of biomes, settings, and visual styles, each designed to support multiple playstyles across game modes.
  • Four PvP modes: Hardpoint, Control, Kill Confirmed, and Conquest are available.

With launch just a week away, players can prepare now by joining the community and wishlisting the game ahead of release – https://wotheat.com.

Insta360 Launches Mic Pro Wireless Microphone

2026/05/19
Jerry Paxton
News, Geek News, Tech News

Insta360 today announced the Mic Pro, a flagship wireless microphone system that transforms sound into something you can see and own. Designed for creators, filmmakers, podcasters, and event professionals who demand professional-grade results without professional-grade complexity, Mic Pro introduces two industry-first technologies: a customizable E-Ink display and a 3-microphone array.

Beyond professional production, Mic Pro is designed for a new generation of creators, enabling everyday storytelling with audio that is not only heard, but seen and personal. Your microphone is no longer just a tool. It carries your name, your logo, your identity, all the way through to the shot.

Together, these technologies address limitations that have plagued the wireless audio category for years.

Customizable E-Ink Display: An Industry First

Mic Pro is the first wireless microphone to feature a customizable E-Ink display on each transmitter.

Via the Insta360 app, users upload any graphic: station logos, channel art, talent names, or production identifiers. The screen displays it persistently, even when the unit is powered off. On a busy set with multiple transmitters, instant visual identification replaces guesswork.

Insta360 Mic Pro shown next to a smartphone, managing setup wirelessly.

The choice of E-Ink over OLED is functional as well as distinctive. E-Ink consumes power only during screen refresh, not while displaying a static image, which contributes meaningfully to battery life during extended production days.

Under direct sunlight, where OLED screens wash out and become unreadable, E-Ink remains sharp and high-contrast without glare. For outdoor productions, field recording, and live events, this is a reliability advantage that OLED-equipped competitors simply cannot match.

Two girls pose for a selfie with Mic Pro mounted.

What Makes Insta360’s New Wireless Microphone Different?

Industry-First, High-Performance 3-Mic Array With Polar Patterns

Conventional wireless microphones rely on a single omnidirectional capsule. The pickup pattern is fixed, and users cannot adapt to different acoustic environments without switching hardware entirely.

Mic Pro integrates three microphones into each transmitter. Digital signal processing dynamically combines their input to emulate distinct polar patterns, selectable from the receiver or the Insta360 app. The result is a single device that adapts to the environment rather than the other way around, with the right pickup pattern ready for each shooting scenario. When mounted on a camera for video shoots, the cardioid configuration functions as a directional shotgun mic, giving run-and-gun filmmakers precise front-focused capture without additional hardware.

Omnidirectional mode opens up the pickup area for relaxed, ambient capture. Cardioid mode tightens the pickup to the front, ideal for vlogging, solo livestreams, ASMR, and voiceover. Figure-8 mode captures from both front and rear, built for interviews and two-person conversations.

AI noise cancellation is powered by an onboard NPU chip, designed to reduce background interference without compromising vocal quality. Unlike standard noise reduction that can flatten or dull a voice, the NPU processes sound with greater precision to preserve natural tone and clarity. Wind, crowd noise, and ambient interference are reduced while voices remain clear and lifelike.

A woman is seen vlogging with a DSLR camera and Insta360 Mic Pro mounted on her jacket.

32-Bit Float Recording: The End of Clipped Audio

At the core of Mic Pro’s audio is 32-bit float internal recording.

Unlike conventional 24-bit recording systems that clip when audio exceeds a set threshold, 32-bit float captures a dynamic range so wide that clipping is effectively eliminated. A whisper and a sudden shout can coexist in the same recording without either being lost.

In post-production, normalization replaces the stress of real-time gain management, saving takes that would otherwise be ruined by unexpected loud sounds during interviews, ceremonies, and live events.

32GB Built-In Storage: An Onboard Safety Net

Each transmitter records independently to 32GB of onboard memory, providing a continuous safety net against wireless interference or camera failure. Recordings auto-split every 30 minutes to prevent file size limitations from interrupting long takes.

Stereo internal recording, a feature unique to Mic Pro in this class, captures immersive ambient soundscapes and ASMR-quality audio directly to the transmitter at up to 32-bit float quality.

For additional control, Auto Gain Control offers two modes. Prevent Clipping (Auto) handles unpredictable high-dynamic environments, while Dynamic Mode suits controlled indoor recording where consistent output levels matter most.

Scalability Beyond Two Channels

Most compact wireless systems hard-cap at two transmitters per receiver. Mic Pro breaks that ceiling with two configurations designed for the most demanding multi-source audio scenarios.

4-to-1 mode connects four transmitters to a single receiver, feeding four isolated tracks without external mixers. Podcasters, panel moderators, and interviewers can scale to four guests while retaining individual track control in post.

2-to-4 mode distributes two transmitters across four receivers simultaneously, solving the audio distribution challenge in multi-camera productions. Weddings, corporate events, and broadcast setups that run several cameras can now share clean audio without complex routing or cable infrastructure.

Four-channel output is available when connecting to compatible Sony cameras via the Camera Adapter, enabling 48kHz 24-bit digital audio across all four tracks (adapter sold separately).

An interview takes place between two people with multiple cameras from different angles, linked to Insta360 Mic Pro wirelessly.

 

Direct Insta360 Camera Connection

Mic Pro pairs directly with Insta360 cameras, including X5, X4 Air, Ace Pro 2, andGO Ultra, via Bluetooth. This delivers 48kHz high-fidelity audio without a receiver, eliminating a piece of hardware from the kit entirely for creators already in the Insta360 ecosystem.

Dual-transmitter direct connection will be available with upcoming Insta360 camera releases.

A skateboarder uses an Insta360 X5 360 camera with Insta360 Mic Pro.

All-Day Power With Fast Charging

Each transmitter delivers 10 hours of standalone battery life, extending to 30 hours with the included charging case.

A 5-minute fast charge provides up to one additional hour of recording time, enough to get back to action between setups. The receiver syncs its power state with the connected camera automatically, and both transmitter and receiver support auto power-off to conserve battery when not in use.

Timecode Sync and Broad Device Compatibility

Mic Pro supports timecode sync via a high-precision TCXO oscillator, maintaining less than one frame of drift across 24 hours and keeping audio locked to video across every device on a multi-camera production.

The system connects to DSLR and mirrorless cameras via 3.5mm audio cable, to smartphones via USB-C or Lightning adapters, and integrates natively with the Insta360 ecosystem via Bluetooth. It is compatible with virtually every camera, phone, and recorder in professional use today.

A Sony camera with Insta360 Mic Pro's transmitter mounted on top.

At a Glance

  • Industry-first customizable E-Ink display on each transmitter for visual identity and instant set recognition
  • 3-microphone array with selectable polar patterns (omnidirectional, cardioid, figure-8), functioning as a shotgun mic when camera-mounted
  • NPU-powered AI noise cancellation preserving natural voice clarity
  • 32-bit float internal recording: clipping is mathematically impossible
  • 32GB onboard memory with stereo internal recording, unique in class
  • Scalable multi-channel audio: 4-to-1 and 2-to-4 configurations
  • Direct Bluetooth connection to Insta360 cameras including X5, X4 Air, Ace Pro 2, and GO Ultra
  • 10-hour transmitter battery, 30 hours with charging case, 5-minute fast charge

Availability

The wireless microphone market has long forced a compromise: portability or capability, but rarely both. Mic Pro eliminates these friction points with high performance and its unique E-Ink display.

Insta360 Mic Pro is available now, with a new buyer’s guide from Insta360 that covers the differences across its audio range here. The 2 TX + 1 RX kit starts from US$329.99, with additional configurations available at the Insta360 Official Store and Amazon, as well as authorized distributors worldwide.