We have some exciting news to share: our talented developers gave Steam Deck players the option to play Assassin’s Creed Shadows at launch ; despite initially announcing we wouldn’t be able to support until later. Indeed, the team made great progress over the past few weeks and was able to make it happen for launch, despite the fact the team thought it would not be the case. It is now fully confirmed the game is “Steam Deck verified” for launch on March 20th.
We know many of you who play on Steam Deck have requested this, so we’re thrilled to be able to bring Shadows to this platform. While graphical settings will be locked at launch, you’ll be able to choose the upscalers you want, and we’re looking into providing further options in future updates.
Steam players will also be able to enjoy Assassin’s Creed Shadows Achievements from day one, and you can find the full list of achievements here. You can also check out the collectible virtual trading cards, badges, emoticons, and background images coming exclusively to Steam.
Wishlist Assassin’s Creed Shadows now or pre-purchase it to get the Claws of Awaji expansion and Thrown to the Dogs bonus quest for free. Assassin’s Creed Shadows releases on March 20 on Steam, with the expansion launching later in 2025.
Tripwire Presents, the publishing division of Tripwire Interactive that focuses on releasing great games from other independent studios, today announced a new partnership deal with independent developer Arctic Hazard to publish their upcoming Viking-age, turn-based tactical title, Norse. Based in Vestby, Norway, Arctic Hazard is an independent game developer whose team have worked on a variety of critically-acclaimed AAA titles including Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey, Syndicate, and Origins, World of Tanks, Metro: Exodus, Age of Conan and more. Currently in development for Windows PC via Steam, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S, Norse is scheduled for release in North America and Europe in 2025. Aspiring Vikings can add the game to their Steam wishlist now.
“From our first conversations with Tripwire Presents about Norse, it was clear that their enthusiasm for the game matched their dedication and expertise in bringing it to gamers worldwide,” said Terje Lundberg, CEO and Creative Director at Arctic Hazard. “We are excited to continue our Viking adventure with the Tripwire team.”
“Working with Arctic Hazard on Norse is an incredible opportunity for Tripwire Presents to bring a bold and immersive Viking experience to players,” said Bryan West, Publishing Director at Tripwire Presents. “The game’s strategic depth, intense turn-based combat and rich world-building make it a truly unique and thrilling adventure.”
About Norse
Step into the rugged, untamed beauty of dark age Norway in Norse, a turn-based tactics game that plunges players into the heart of the Viking Age. Embark on an epic quest for vengeance as Gunnar, a young warrior whose destiny is forged in blood and betrayal. After the treacherous Steinarr Far-Spear murders his father, Jarl Gripr, and usurps his high seat, Gunnar’s path is clear: rebuild, ally, and rise to reclaim honor and justice.
Craft a settlement from the ground up, gather allies from far and wide, and train a formidable warband to stand by his side. Every decision shapes the world around Gunnar, as he navigates a landscape teeming with both danger and opportunity. Face off against rival clans, forge unbreakable bonds, and outmaneuver his enemies in tactical, turn-based battles that test players’ strategic prowess.
Penned by award-winning and Sunday Times bestselling author Giles Kristian, Norse brings a rich, historically immersive narrative to life. With unforgettable characters and a gripping narrative, every moment is an adventure in a world where honor, loyalty, and revenge reign supreme. Will players guide Gunnar to victory and restore his father’s legacy, or will the treachery of Steinarr Far-Spear mark the end of his saga? The fate of Gunnar’s people rests in his hands.
Key Features Include:
Handpick your band of warriors, all with their own backgrounds, personality traits and life experience.
Govern your settlement; pass judgements, settle disputes, dispense punishments and rewards, and initiate major village projects.
A living breathing village immersing you in the everyday life of the Viking age.
Enjoy real-time exploration and turn-based combat with never-before-seen features such as “Glima” – Viking martial arts.
Trade with other clans, earning their trust and strengthening alliances for the battles ahead.
Loot or craft a vast range of items.
Unlock new abilities and equipment that will give you an advantage over your enemies.
An irresistible story that will draw you ever deeper into a rich world of adventure at the dawn of the Viking Age.
Gameloft, a leader in the development and publishing of multiplatform games, today announced their partnership with the LEGO Group, bringing a select number of exciting new and upcoming LEGO Technic vehicles into their worldwide smash hit racing title Asphalt Legends Unite. Kickstarting the in-game and real-world reality is the LEGO Technic Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, which is now available in stores. Each set includes a free download code to unlock the vehicle in the game and paves the way for more exciting cars to come throughout the year.
To celebrate this partnership, an action-packed limited-time Collector Mode event is kicking off today and running until March 23. Players across all platforms and regions can show off their racing prowess by taking part in a special single-player racing event where they’ll need to collect LEGO Technic disks scattered across San Francisco within a set amount of time. The more LEGO Technic disks they collect, the more time will be added to keep the race going. Best of all, the total number of LEGO Technic disks will be tracked and compared against all racers via leaderboards.
The LEGO® Technic™ Chevrolet Corvette Stingray introduces builders to engineering with realistic movements and mechanisms like steering, a moving 8-cylinder engine, differential, and opening doors and hood. Eye-catching with vibrant colors, it will make the perfect display piece for sports car fans.
LEGO® Technic™ Chevrolet Corvette Stingray features realistic movement to introduce LEGO builders to the universe of engineering.
Key features:
Realistic features – The Corvette model kit includes moving functions with steering, a moving 8-cylinder engine, differential and opening doors and hood
A Corvette toy model to display – This toy vehicle set features a vibrant color scheme to thrill fans of sports car toys and create an eye-catching display piece
An introduction to engineering – LEGO® Technic™ buildable model sets feature realistic movement and mechanisms to introduce young LEGO builders to the universe of engineering.
Today, publisher Storytellers Forge reached its $50,000 USD funding goal on Backerkit for their latest RPG setting: Festival of the Forgotten: Revelations of the Dark Carnival. With 15 days left in the campaign, backers have the opportunity to help Storytellers Forge reach its stretch goals to make this setting as malicious and magnificent as it can be!
Festival of the Forgotten is a 200+ page D&D 5E 2024 Player Supplement and Adventure, containing a complete adventure, a guide on how to create evil characters, 13 new subclasses with unique twists, and much more. A cavalcade of thrills, threats, and theatrics await, in a carnival setting unlike anything players and Storytellers have experienced before.
The Festival of the Forgotten is coming to your kingdom, and you are invited to attend! To witness the spectacle of your freaks and outcasts when they were nurtured and allowed to thrive. Come see the wonders beyond your high walls and try your skill at unearthly games for prizes that your peers will covet.
No Storytellers Forge book comes without its own storyline or campaign, and Festival of the Forgotten is no exception. Designed to plug into homebrew worlds, existing campaigns, or as a standalone adventure, Storytellers can tantalize their players with games of chance and skill, eldritch secrets, and powerful trinkets while asking the ultimate question: what really matters to your character?
Festival of the Forgotten: Revelations of the Dark Carnival features:
Over 200 pages, designed with both Players and Storytellers in mind
How to be Evil: An ST Forge guide on building villains both as PC’s or NPC’s
A short campaign with multiple endings and player agency options
13 new eccentric subclasses designed for 5E 2024
New Warlock Pacts & Invocations
New Carnival Games, NPCs, creatures, and magical items
Dynamic encounter design to accommodate Theater of the Mind and Grid Style play
Shout! TV proudly presents Double Take, an all-new series where celebrity guests host and curate themed double features. Viewers can tune in for two films from Shout! TV’s catalog and exclusive content with hosts including discussions on the films.
Catherine Corcoran (Terrifier, Return to Nuke ‘Em High) will host the first event of the series themed around Women’s History Month beginning at 8PM ET / 5PM PT on March 21st. Catherine will present K-19: The Widowmaker directed by Kathryn Bigelow followed by Misbehaviour directed by Philippa Lowthorpe in celebration of women in film. Fans can tune in for exclusive intros with Catherine as she dives deeper into the films and what they mean to her.
Double Take can be viewed on Shout! TV; as well as the Shout! TV app on Roku, Android, Apple TV, and Amazon Fire TV; and the following digital streaming platforms – Samsung TV Plus, Amazon Freevee, Local Now, Plex, Sling Freestream, LG Channels, available on LG Smart TVs, Fubo, Xumo Play, and LiveTVx, available on Google devices.
Prepare for horrors beyond your mortal ken, as Fulqrum Publishing and Misterial Games’ Lovecraftian horror title Stygian: Outer Gods will be launching on PC via Early Access on April 14, 2025!
The game’s Early Access launch version follows the beginning of the protagonist’s journey, from the arrival to the cursed town of Kingsport, through opening the mysterious Brasko family mansion, exploring the surrounding dark woods, traversing the treacherous mines to visiting the foreboding lighthouse and meeting its strange Keeper.
Scour every nook and cranny of the foggy island and discover not only powerful weapons, crafting resources, tradeable goods and arcane cards to unlock and upgrade new abilities, but also many letters, notes, journal entries and clues to learn all you can about the insanity that seems to surround you here, and the looming occult cataclysm. Decide how you interact with the environment, what you tell the enigmatic denizens of Kingsport and how you build up your character – each decision and every choice has an impact and can change the way you experience the Lovecraftian narrative of Stygian: Outer Gods!
More content will be added to the game throughout the Early Access period, with the game’s story being finalised in the 1.0 update, when it will launch on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Stygian: Outer Gods is a survival horror game that pulls you into a hostile world that challenges your very existence. Unravel a thousand-year-old mystery, risk your sanity and face the schemes of the Outer Gods with your skills. Every bullet and every decision counts now, are you up to the task?
Set in the universe of Stygian: Reign of the Old Ones, the game lets players witness and influence the events preceding the Black Day. Immerse yourself in a unique world full of dangers, unexplored dark corners, and looming evil beyond mortal comprehension.
You will accompany an enigmatic occultist researcher, Victoria, on an expedition to the foggy settlement of Kingsport, once a prosperous harbor town, now decrepit and almost abandoned. Hoping to find your missing father, you are shipwrecked and soon encounter the nightmares that have haunted this place for centuries. Would you be able to find your way out, keep your sanity, and prevent the coming of the ancient Outer Gods, or maybe being insane is the key to salvation?
Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern, the award-winning immersive theater experience that transforms the magic of the World’s Greatest Roleplaying Game® into a thrilling live performance, has announced a stellar lineup of celebrity guests for its final weeks at Stage 42 in New York City. After captivating thousands with its one-of-a-kind, audience-driven performances, the show will conclude its triumphant New York run on May 11, 2025, before embarking on a highly anticipated U.S. national tour, currently booked through May 2026.
In celebration of this incredible milestone, The Twenty-Sided Tavern is welcoming an array of D&D legends, voice actors, and fan-favorite personalities to the stage throughout March, April, and May.
Joining the revelry are:
Travis McElroy (The Adventure Zone, My Brother, My Brother and Me) returning March 13 – 16 as “The Trickster”
Darin De Paul(Avowed, The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep) joining the Tavern March 20 – 25
Devora Wilde (Baldur’s Gate 3, Silent Hill 2) as “The Spellcaster” March 28 – April 6
Samantha Beart(Baldur’s Gate 3, Demon’s Souls) as “The Trickster” April 10 – April 15
Anjali Bhimani(Ms. Marvel, Critical Role) as “The Warrior” April 17 to April 22
Becca Scott(Good Time Society, Dimension 20) as “The Trickster” April 24 – April 29
As previously announced, Aabria Iyengar (Dimension 20, Worlds Beyond Number) is making history as the show’s first Guest Dungeon Master, running through March 11.
“Bringing The Twenty-Sided Tavern to New York has been an unforgettable journey,” said David Carpenter, Executive Producer and Co-Creator. “We’ve built an incredible community here, and we’re beyond excited to celebrate this chapter with some of the biggest names in the D&D and gaming world before taking the adventure nationwide. This is the Tavern at its absolute best – you won’t want to miss it.”
After a year off-Broadway in New York City, The Twenty-Sided Tavern will be taking its magic across the country on a nationwide tour launching in Washington D.C. this July. More dates to be announced very soon.
Licensed by Hasbro and its Wizards of the Coast division, DUNGEONS & DRAGONSThe Twenty-Sided Tavern immerses audiences in the storytelling, strategy, and excitement of Dungeons & Dragons. Unlike traditional theater, this innovative production invites attendees to become part of the adventure, making choices that shape the story in real-time. With its blend of humor, heart, and high-stakes action, each show offers a unique, audience-driven experience.
Tickets are on sale now through May 11, 2025, atthetwentysidedtavern.com,telecharge.com, or by calling 800-447-7400. Join the adventure and become part of the story today. For additional updates and to connect with fellow adventurers, join the community onDiscord.
Focus Entertainment Publishing, a subsidiary of PULLUP Entertainment Group (FR0012419307 – ALPUL), Games Workshop, and Saber Interactive are proud to announce the development of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 3, the next installment in the legendary franchise set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe.
Space Marine 2 continues to captivate players, and this new edition promises an even more immersive experience, staying true to the Warhammer 40,000 universe, with intense, brutal, and spectacular gameplay.
“We have been honored by the incredible response from fans following the launch of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2. We will continue to support the game with exciting content and regular updates in the coming years. Today we are thrilled to announce that the adventure will continue with Space Marine 3. Players can look forward to an immersive campaign, a multiplayer mode, and innovations that will redefine the standards of third-person action games. Developed in close collaboration with Games Workshop, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 3 will take the genre to new heights by introducing large-scale battles that are even more spectacular,” said John Bert, Deputy CEO of Focus Entertainment Publishing, a subsidiary of the PULLUP Entertainment Group.
“Space Marine 2 has proven to be a transformative game for Saber. It is the culmination of everything we have learned about game development in our 25 years in the business. We are now starting to develop Space Marine 3, a game that carries with it tremendous expectations from our rapidly expanding fanbase. While we will continue to support and grow the Space Marine 2 universe over the coming years, we will take all our learnings and apply them to an even bigger and more spectacular game for the third installment. We view this as an opportunity to create a true love letter to the Warhammer 40.000 universe,” said Matthew Karch, CEO of Saber Interactive.
More information on Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 3 will be revealed at a later date.
Publisher Senatis and developer Roger Gassmann are pleased to announce that their Roman city-builder, Pax Augusta, is coming to PC on April 17th and that a demo for the game is available from now until the beginning of April on Steam. Take on the role of an ambitious governor as you build impressive city districts, ensure the well-being of your citizens, engage in flourishing trade and erect magnificent monuments that will last for centuries. The road to the top is full of challenges – fire, corruption, unrest and the whims of the emperor will put your leadership skills to the test time and again.
Pax Augusta features historically accurate architecture, with numerous buildings based on real-life models that have been recreated with meticulous accuracy. That carries over into a gripping campaign based on the historical writings of the Roman historian Tacitus. Pax Augusta also offers a sandbox mode where you can create your perfect Roman city without restrictions.
Build residential areas, market squares, temples, forums, thermal baths and much more, with each building fulfilling an important purpose for city life. As your city grows from a small outpost to a vibrant metropolis, you will have to import and export goods, pay close attention to the needs of your citizens and deal with the changing whims of benevolent, profligate or capricious emperors who have a great influencer on your office as governor.
“I’m a big fan of games like the Caesar series and Imperator: Rome and it was in looking for more games like those that I ended up deciding to just make one myself,” said developer Roger Gassmann on the genesis of Pax Augusta. “I can’t wait for the game to release on April 17th and I want to say thank you to the community for their support, including the historians and architects whose feedback has been invaluable in making Pax Augusta as authentic as possible!”
Key Features
The ultimate ancient city-building simulation
Historically accurate architecture based on real-life models, some of which can be seen as ruins today
Construct a Roman city, building residential areas, market squares, temples, baths and more as you grow from a small outpost to a vibrant metropolis
Challenges and dangers including natural disasters, diseases and political power games
Expand to the northern borders of the empire as you experience a large, detailed game world and colonise the regions of Gaul and Germania
Dynamic trade mechanics allow you to import and export goods as you seek to control trade routes for maximum profit
Sandbox and story mode offer the option of creating your perfect roman city with restrictions or diving into a gripping campaign based on the writings of Tacitus.
On May 20, Dune: Awakening, the first-ever open-world, multiplayer survival game set on Arrakis, will launch. In today’s new video, Funcom is proud to show the scale and scope of the desert planet, which is inspired by Frank Herbert’s legendary sci-fi novel and Legendary Entertainment’s award-winning films. Discover what lies beyond the horizon in Exploring Arrakis – Secrets of the Desert.
Although a desert planet, Arrakis is surprisingly diverse, as showcased in the recent Beauty of Arrakis video. Reveal the resources of your immediate surroundings through your personal scanner and modules attached to your vehicles, or climb the highest peaks to launch a survey probe that fills in a large area of your map, including important points of interest, like shipwrecks or ecology labs.
The huge, ever-changing end-game area, the Deep Desert, beckons with one hand and threatens with the other, as spice blows and Coriolis storms fill the sky. These fatal planetary storms sweep across the map regularly, changing the map every time, revealing new resources and locations while burying the old. When the dust settles, players can scout the fresh land, making maps to sell on the Exchange to other players.
Exploration is essential in Dune: Awakening, but only part of the whole. Keep an eye out for the next video, which will address Dune: Awakening’s sandbox combat.
Dune: Awakening arrives on May 20. Players can download the Character Creator & Benchmark Mode right now on Steam to fully prepare their character ahead of launch and receive the exclusive Frameblade Knife skin.
