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Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift is Officially Open

6 days ago

Universal Studios Hollywood’s highly anticipated high-speed, outdoor roller coaster, “Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift” is now open.

With its striking visual design and state-of-the-art ride technology, this all-new spectacular roller coaster—the fastest in the Universal Destinations & Experiences portfolio—redefines the thrill ride experience and delivers an unprecedented surge of adrenaline to Universal Studios Hollywood, renowned for creating world-class rides and attractions inspired by today’s most iconic entertainment properties.

Universal Pictures’ $7 billion Fast & Furious franchise, which celebrates its 25^th anniversary this year, serves as the driving force behind Universal Studios Hollywood’s new, outdoor roller coaster, “Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift.” With speed, adrenaline and street racing at its core, the 11-film franchise is a natural fit for a coaster at a theme park where movie‑themed attractions already take center stage. An all-new film in the saga, Fast Forever, will race into theatres in March 2028.

“Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift’ is officially open, and we are so excited to be able to put guests in the driver’s seat of one of the most celebrated film franchises in history,” said Scott Strobl, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Universal Studios Hollywood. “The debut of this first-of-it-kind roller coaster is a literal game changer for Universal Studios Hollywood, and we look forward to sharing this thrilling experience with fans of the Fast Saga and our guests visiting from around the world.”

The intense ride celebrates the Fast & Furious franchise and captures the spectacle, suspense and meticulous choreography created for the edge-of-your-seat driving sequences the films are renowned for, offering guests a chance to experience the energy and thrill of high-speed action for themselves.

Located on the Upper Lot of Universal Studios Hollywood, “Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift” is situated within an expansive red brick-garage-like structure. Two stationary, photo op prop car reproductions welcome guests just outside the ride as they make their way through the entry archway towards the queue.

In a technological first, a portion of the “Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift” ride track races through a transparent encased section of the queue, building on the anticipation as guests eagerly await their turn to ride.

A unique dual-launching, split-ride track alternates trains from dispatch to propel guests on an epic adventure that spirals them over and under portions of the multilevel Starway escalator, through four spectacular launches, an exciting inverted dive loop, twisted pretzel loop and inverted stall, among others, at speeds of up to 72 MPH and a force of up to 3.6 Gs along 4,100 feet of elaborate aerial track constructed with sound-reduction technology while drifting at 360-degrees in their individual ride vehicles.

Thrill seekers begin their journey lap-bar harnessed into one of four iconic Fast Saga ride vehicles—the Dodge Charger, Mazda RX-7, Nissan Skyline GT-R and the Toyota Supra—each modeled after the cars driven by favorite Fast characters in the film series. The arrival platform is anchored by an all-original, large-scale mural created by world-renowned artist Tristan Eaton, which depicts the finale street racing action scene in the very first Fast film, 2001’s The Fast and the Furious, with a montage of the aerial-bound Dodge Charger and Toyota Supra vehicles racing against a speeding train. Another inspirational Tristan Eaton mural is also featured within the queue in tribute to the entire film franchise.

Equipped with a fully independent audio system, each ride vehicle surrounds guests with true‑to‑type engine and sound effects unique to the car they are riding in. And, because each ride vehicle is fully rotational and independently programmed to drift in motion along each train, guests can enjoy four varying experiences depending on which vehicle they are seated.

With real estate at a premium at the Hollywood theme park destination, the visionaries at Universal Creative had the foresight to transform the hillside terrain into the backbone of the coaster, using its natural contours and vista as both the structural base and a defining element of the ride’s imaginative design. The end result delivers breathtaking panoramic views of the San Fernando Valley, the Universal Studio movie studio and the theme park.

Designed to advance the storyline while keeping guests entertained, the queue guides guests through an environment filled with recreated props from the Fast Saga films. Select displays feature QR codes that guests can scan for additional behind‑the‑scenes insights and context about the displays. The QR code opens to Universal Studios’ fan engagement site, the “Backlot Club.” From there guests can either create a new account or login to their existing account to enjoy the behind-the-scenes information as it pertains to the various displays.

Highlights of the props include:

- Car Cannon, featuring the car driven by Brian O’Conner in Fast & Furious 6
- Roll Cage and Winch, featuring the 2010 Dodge Charger SRT8, driven by Dom Toretto, in Fast 5
- Vault Truck, as featured in Fast 5
- Motorcycle, as featured in F9, driven by Letty Ortiz
- NOS System and Dodge Charger Engine, a recreation of the internal NOS operating system for the modified Fast & Furious ride vehicles in the films
- Ramp Car, driven by Owen Shaw in Fast & Furious 6
- Rolling Bomb, as featured in Fast X
- Rollover Stunt Rig, a recreation of the rollover stunt rigging system used in the Fast & Furious films

Due to the dynamics of the roller coaster, guests are required to place all belongings in complimentary lockers, located within the queue area. They are also required to pass through metal detection before entering the ride platform to ensure all loose articles, including mobile phones, among other items, are placed securely in the lockers.

This ambitious roller coaster benefits from Universal Destinations & Experiences’ decades-long expertise in revolutionizing the development of contemporary roller coasters across its global theme parks.

“Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift” joins Universal Studios Hollywood’s slate of unprecedented groundbreaking attractions, including the interactive land, SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™, featuring the critically-acclaimed “Mario Kart™: Bowser’s Challenge” ride; “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™” highly immersive land that features Hogsmeade™ village, “Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™” and “Flight of the Hippogriff™ rides; “Jurassic World—The Ride”; Illumination’s award-winning “The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash” and “Despicable Me Minion Mayhem”; Springfield, U.S.A. and “The Simpsons Ride™”; “TRANSFORMERS™: The Ride-3D” and “Revenge of the Mummy—The Ride,” as well as the theme park’s signature, behind-the-scenes Studio Tour attraction.

For more information about Universal Studios Hollywood, visit www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com; follow @UniStudios on Instagram and X and like Universal Studios Hollywood on Facebook.

Fallout 76: The Slasher Launch Trailer

6 days ago

Jerry Paxton

News, Geek News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Fallout 76: The Slasher, the game’s 70th free update, is available now alongside the highly anticipated next-generation update for Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5.

The shadow of a mysterious killer, inspired by a Fallout legend, spreads across the Wasteland. The Slasher brings a season-long trail of clues, unsettling encounters, new enemies, and deadly rewards for those brave enough to investigate.

The Slasher
A mysterious figure masquerading as the infamous Pint-Sized Slasher has begun terrorizing Appalachia. As reports of disappearances spread across the region, Vault Dwellers must follow clues, investigate grisly discoveries, and survive encounters with the Slasher’s growing army of devoted followers.

Over the course of the event, from today through December 1, new activities and challenges will unlock across the map, building an ongoing narrative that rewards players for returning each week. From scavenger hunts and unmarked graves to Daily Ops, Infestations, Mischief Night celebrations and more, every step brings players closer to uncovering the truth behind the legend.

Follow His Clues
As players explore Appalachia, they’ll collect mysterious evidence tied to the imposter Slasher’s killings. These form the foundation of a larger mystery, which will eventually lead to a cinematic showdown.

Along the way, players will encounter eerie new enemies including the devoted followers of the Pint-Sized Slasher, the Pint-Sized Phantoms and fanatics, all while earning themed rewards, including new power armor and skins. Will Appalachia uncover the truth behind the legend, or become the Slasher’s next victim?

Why now?
With The Slasher, Fallout 76 reaches its 70th free update, continuing years of ongoing support and new content for the ever-evolving Wasteland. It also marks a new approach for the game, connecting activities across Appalachia into a single evolving experience. This new, limited time event system can be implemented in future planned updates.

Described by Creative Director Jon Rush as, “a first of its kind update for Fallout 76 – a frightening experience that unravels over the weeks spanning our Fall updates,” The Slasher transforms the Wasteland itself into part of the story, with new developments unfolding throughout the season.

“We’ve long harbored a dark fascination with the various serial killers of Fallout lore, and no name looms as large as The Pint-Sized Slasher. The idea of bringing his namesake into the current Fallout 76 timeline, reimagined through the lens of a manipulative fanatic and his band of merry murderers, was too good to pass up. Especially when coupled with the Fall season! A perfect setting for murder!”

Next Gen in Appalachia
In tandem with this update, Fallout 76 has been optimized for Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. On all platforms, players can now experience Fallout 76 at 1440p and 60fps, delivering a smoother, next-generation experience for The Slasher and all future updates. Owners of Fallout 76 on Xbox One or PlayStation 4 can upgrade for free. Bethesda Game Studios will continue to support previous gen consoles with additional visual improvements and stability.

Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember – Release Date Trailer

6 days ago

Jerry Paxton

News, Geek News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox Series X News

Today, KOEI TECMO America and developer Team NINJA are proud to announce that Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember, the latest installment in their dark Three Kingdoms action RPG series, will be released worldwide March 4, 2027, on XBOX Series X|S, PlayStation®5, Nintendo Switch™2, XBOX on PC, Steam® and with XBOX Game Pass. To celebrate the start of pre-orders, an epic trailer has been unveiled alongside new information about the story, the key characters and the gameplay systems that await players. Lastly, fans can jump into the action early with the limited-time Alpha Demo, beginning today on XBOX Series X|S, PlayStation®5, XBOX on PC and Steam®.

Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember takes players to China in 208 AD, after the events of Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty. Here, the village of the protagonist and their friend, Pang Tong, is devastated by Cao Cao’s forces as they march to invade Jing Province. This plunges the land into war as demons roam freely. Seeking revenge, the protagonist will clear the way for Liu Bei in his fight against Cao Cao’s forces, before joining Sun Quan in Jiangdong where they meet again with Pang Tong to devise a plan to repel Cao Cao as he sets his sights on the Red Cliffs.

In Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember, players will rediscover the fast-paced combat of Wo Long, which combines attack and defense with evolved actions exclusive to this sequel. Using Insight Skills, they will be able to evade enemy attacks and use the terrain to their advantage to launch counterattacks, or even shift the momentum when outnumbered, making the fights even more acrobatic, exhilarating, and deadly than ever before, with players even soaring through the skies above to deliver deadly blows.

Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember will also offer fans greater freedom through dynamic open fields that recreate iconic battles from the Three Kingdoms era, such as the Battle of Changban and the Battle of the Red Cliffs. Players will be able to freely explore these new environments—from fortresses carved into the mountains to strongholds hidden deep in the valleys—whilst overcoming overwhelming obstacles. More than ever before, players will need to raise their morale if they hope to survive in this demon-infested world. Enemy officers can be recruited to their cause, thereby weakening opposing forces, and players will need to employ various strategies on the battlefield to turn the tide of battle.

Players who want a taste of the action before the game’s March 4 release can now download the Alpha Demo, playable until Sept. 30, 2026, on XBOX Series X|S, PlayStation®5, XBOX on PC and Steam®*. This free demo provides an early look at the game, including an in-progress character creation system and online multiplayer for up to three players. Fans can explore the open field of Changban, join forces with Liu Bei’s army in fierce battles against the pursuing forces of Cao Cao, and encounter demons inspired by legendary Chinese classics.

Upon finishing the demo, players will receive the Fledgling Phoenix Helmet as a bonus to be used in the full game. A survey will also be conducted in order to help facilitate feedback upon completion.

In addition to the standard edition of Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember, players can pre-order the Digital Deluxe Edition, which includes the base game, Season Pass, and Season Pass Bonus: Creator God Armor Set. The Digital Deluxe Edition also comes with three exclusive bonuses: Digital Artbook, Digital Mini Soundtrack and Shitieshou Hat. Physical editions are also now available for pre-order.

Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember is currently in development and is scheduled for release on March 4, 2027, on XBOX Series X|S, PlayStation®5, Nintendo Switch™2, XBOX on PC and Steam®, and will be available from day one with XBOX Game Pass. The game will include Japanese and English voices with texts in English, French, Italian, German and Spanish.

For more information on Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember, be sure to visit the official site, subscribe to the official KOEI TECMO America YouTube channel, like us on Facebook, and follow us on X, Instagram, and Discord.

Hell Let Loose: Vietnam Update 1.5 Teaser Trailer

6 days ago

Jerry Paxton

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team17 and Expression Games are pleased to announce that Hell Let Loose: Vietnam’s first major update since launch is now available.

Update 1.5 will bring an array of new content to the first-person shooter. The title, described by PCGamesN as “beautifully brutal”, will include two of the most requested weapons and the hotly anticipated Bell UH-1 Iroquois ‘Huey’ helicopter which will now feature in-game music via its onboard radio.

Watch the trailer for 1.5 below:

In a blog post shared earlier this week, the community were introduced to the 2026 updates in a comprehensive roadmap, adding a number of highly requested features. Update 1.5 includes:

New Weapons: M14 & SKS – The US Forces will receive the M14 rifle, while the NVA will add the Type 56 SKS rifle to their arsenals.
Bell UH-1 Iroquois ‘Huey’ – One of the most recognisable helicopters from the Vietnam War, brought to life in the title with highly accurate detailing, decals and physical features like the onboard radio.
Music In-Game – Players will now be able to listen to era-appropriate music via ‘Huey’ radios; with music accessible inside the vehicle, as well as being broadcast to nearby players as you fly over the battlefield.

The Division Resurgence: Season 2 Phase 2 is now Live

6 days ago

Jerry Paxton

News, Geek News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox Series X News

The Division Resurgence Season 2 Phase 2 is now live. Earn exciting new rewards like the Diamondback assault rifle and the Football League Apparel Set in a new Classified Ops Pass, and test your skills of aim and speed in new limited-time challenges.

NEWS AT A GLANCE

Diamondback Exotic Weapon Headlines New Classified Ops Pass

Season 2 Phase 2 introduces a new 50-tier Classified Ops Pass that can be progressed through by completing missions, events, and earning Battle Pass XP.

The pass includes the Diamondback Exotic Weapon on both the free and premium tracks, alongside premium rewards such as the Football League Apparel Set and Milky Way Weapon Cosmetic.

New Limited-Time Events Run Through October

A series of limited-time events will roll out between September 16 and October 26, giving players new gameplay challenges and progression opportunities.

Highlights include Trigger Happy, a weapons-training focused event, as well as timed challenges such as Wall Street Woes and Liberty & Justice For All.

Additional Rewards Available Through Seasonal Events

Players who participate in the seasonal events can earn rewards including the Diamondback Tactical Augmentation module, SHD Keys, electronic components, and encrypted data.

The First Descendant Season 4 Episode 1 Dev Livestream

6 days ago

Jerry Paxton

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NEXON announced that Ultimate Hailey will headline the September 17 update for The First Descendant, the free-to-play dynamic looter shooter. Alongside the Ultimate version of the game’s Chill sniper, NEXON is adding a new dungeon, opening Transcendent Weapon trading for the first time, and rebalancing Descendants Luna and Lepic. The company detailed the full update during its September Update Dev Livestream video.

Learn about Hailey’s past and the reasoning behind her pursuit of perfection through a newly added storyline, including exclusive rewards for player progression.

Ultimate Hailey features:

Dangerous Distance: An aggressive Skill Module where Chill Skill Power and Critical Hit Rate rise sharply within 15m. Skill 1 “Reactive Cryo Round” becomes a toggle that attacks automatically and applies Cryogenic. Unique Weapon skill “Extreme Torrent” unloads a minigun with a base magazine of 150 rounds, feeding a player’s firearm setup directly into the skill’s firepower.
Extreme Strike: A rear-line Skill Module with the longest range in Hailey’s kit. Passive “Safe Strategic Retreat” activates from 12.5m and grows stronger with distance. Unique Weapon skill “Extreme Strike” is a single-shot, high-burst attack that pierces through every target in its path.
Freezing Breakthrough: A new Trigger Module optimized for Ultimate Hailey. Holding the toggle stacks “Supercooling.” Using a Skill Weapon or Unique Weapon skill then triggers a Critical Point effect that raises both Chill Skill Power and Skill Critical Hit Damage Multiplier.
New Cosmetics: The premium skin “Tactical Aero Suit,” the “Frost Flower” Transcendent Weapon skin “Polar Night Sentinel,” Hailey-exclusive makeup “Diamond Dust” and “Soft Pink Snowfield,” and “Art on Ice,” a spawn animation for Chill Descendants.

September 17 update key features:

Cradle of Evolution: A new dungeon set in an experimental facility where the Order of Truth sacrifices Vulgus to concentrate their Essence into a single higher-order being. Albion Headquarters infiltrates the facility to shut down the experiment. Every run plays out differently to keep repeat play fresh, and difficulty sits above Axion Infiltration Operations. That makes it the primary farming ground for Ultimate Hailey, with rewards to match. Descendants who use a Unique Weapon have the advantage here, including meta picks such as Raven, Valby, and Blair, as well as the newly rebalanced “Overkill” Lepic.
Transcendent Weapon Trading: Transcendent Weapons become tradable for the first time, both 1:1 and via the new Lounge Storage Trade. Minimum listing prices are set by Quality tier, and the maximum price rises to 25,000 Caliber. Weapons can only be traded 24 hours after they are obtained, and they become bound once traded. Reselling requires a “Trade Permit,” which can be purchased from the shop.
Lounge Storage Trade: Players can list Trigger Modules, Ancestors Modules, and Transcendent Weapons through “Item Sales” at the Guide NPC in the Lounge. Visit the seller’s lounge to browse and buy listed trade items in-game.
Descendant Rebalance: Luna & Lepic: Luna’s changes center on solo dealer builds. She gains higher damage, reduced MP loss on failed Notes, longer buff durations, and improved Inspiration Gauge generation. Lepic gains increased grenade damage, a reworked “Traction Grenade,” and added duration and damage on “Overkill.”
Transcendent Weapon Rebalance: Armis, Storm Cage, Raging Light, Malicious Dominator, and Emperor’s Guard Lance are buffed with a focus on Transcendent Ability. The change lets firearm dealers build around Transcendent Weapons as their main axis. Weapons players have already farmed gain performance in proportion to the buff.
Ultimate Module Improvements: Eleven Ultimate Modules are revised to lower the barrier to use, ease activation conditions, remove penalty effects, and increase effect values.
New Skin Lineup: The Eastern Garments set launches for Bunny, Ines, Dia, Raven, and Hailey, plus a Skin Set for male Descendants. Gley’s “Eastern Mystic Garments” is free with event attendance.
Events: NEXON is running six events alongside the update, including two attendance events rewarding daily logins through October 21; two challenge missions supporting Ultimate Hailey and the rebalanced Luna and Lepic through October 14; research time accelerations; and weekend boosts granting +20% EXP, Gold, and Kuiper Shards through October 11.

The First Descendant is a third-person looter shooter where players become a Descendant and fight for humanity’s survival, using unique abilities to tackle both solo and co-op missions. Team up with up to 8 players and strategically use a variety of mechanics to defeat giant bosses. NEXON continues to expand the game through updates that add new Descendants, endgame content, and progression systems.

FROSTHAVEN Gameplay Overview Trailer

6 days ago

Jerry Paxton

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Welcome to the harsh, icy lands of the Frozen North. Arc Games and Snapshot Games today released FROSTHAVEN’s latest 1.0 gameplay trailer leading up to the launch of the full game on October 15. FROSTHAVEN is available to play in early access now for players on Steam and the Epic Games Store. Stride into battle with 17 unique heroes, experience a massive campaign, and adventure with friends like never before!

Wishlist FROSTHAVEN today and play the game in early access now: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2347080/Frosthaven

Gather your friends and begin your new adventure. Set in the depths of the Biting Sea, this tactical, turn-based and choice-oriented RPG challenges one or more players to play on their own or in co-op multiplayer. An ancient and immensely powerful artifact has begun sending visions of unrest, calling out to be found once more. Now, the heroes of Frosthaven must venture both above and below the sea’s dark, icy waters to secure the artifact before it falls into the wrong hands.

FROSTHAVEN will include the following key features upon the launch of 1.0:

Complete Story Campaign – Experience the full FROSTHAVEN campaign from the tabletop board game, including the climactic final chapter.
Improved Onboarding – Learn FROSTHAVEN’s complex systems and mechanics with more ease through the digital-only “Road to Frosthaven” introduction, tutorial, and UI displays.
All 17 Playable Heroes – Build your party from FROSTHAVEN’s complete roster of heroes, with the final hero joining the game at launch.
Standalone Game Demo – New adventurers can try FROSTHAVEN before purchase through a standalone demo experience through the Road to Frosthaven campaign.
Enhanced Co-Op Play – Team up with friends through improved multiplayer systems and networking enhancements.
House Rules – Tailor playthroughs with customizable House Rules, allowing players to adjust gameplay to suit their preferred playstyle.
Opening Cinematic – Begin the journey into FROSTHAVEN with a brand-new cinematic introduction that sets the stage for the challenges ahead in the Frozen North.
Hero Unlock Videos – Celebrate each new hero discovery with dedicated unlockable videos that introduce each hero and unique playstyle.
Fully Implemented Codex – Explore FROSTHAVEN’s lore, characters, creatures, biomes, and more through a comprehensive in-game Codex. No note-taking required!

FROSTHAVEN launches into 1.0 on October 15, 2026, on Steam and Epic Games Store. For more information, visit the official FROSTHAVEN website: https://www.playfrosthaven.com/en.

SpaceCraft Receives First Community Update Today

6 days ago

Jerry Paxton

News, Geek News, Windows PC News

SpaceCraft, the multiplayer interstellar space sim and automation adventure from renowned developer Shiro Games (Northgard, Dune: Spice Wars, Wartales), launches its first Community Update on its early journey today, introducing massive improvements across the game.

Shaped by player feedback, SpaceCraft’s Community Update 1 reduces friction, clarifies progression, and frees players up to explore while their bases continue working autonomously. Production is now faster, and manual crafting has been rebalanced to give both systems clear and distinct roles.

The update also adds a new Advanced Workshop with expanded storage, additional drone routes with direct Workshop connections to streamline delivery, and custom resource limits. At the same time, Warehouse and Factory footprints have been reduced, making them easier to fit into an efficient base layout.

Key features of Community Update 1 include:

Workshops and Smelters continue production after players leave, supported by a new crafting queue
Faster automated production and rebalanced manual crafting give each system a clearer purpose
Technology XP is now earned through production milestones, encouraging players to diversify their manufacturing
Shared Personal Storage can be accessed from any station
Corporation Recruitment Boards allow players to promote, browse and compare Corporations
New private messages and improved member visibility make recruitment and communication easier
Solo Corporations receive a dedicated interface and separate rankings
Contracts, laser patches and other systems have been rebalanced, alongside additional quality-of-life improvements

Community Update 1 strengthens SpaceCraft’s foundations as a persistent online sandbox for exploration and industry with improvements that streamline production and automation, freeing players up to spend more time exploring the universe, while at the same time offering more variation in progression systems and Corporations easier to navigate.

“This Early Access period has been hugely instructive for us and our plans for the future of SpaceCraft,” said Nicolas Carnasse, CEO of Shiro Games. “Our players have shown us – and told us – how they want to play, and this update means they will be waiting at Workstations less, getting more out of their bases, and having more freedom to explore the galaxy and expand their businesses, whether that’s alone or alongside other players.”

SpaceCraft is available on PC via Steam for $29.99 with English, French, German, Spanish, Polish, and Brazilian Portuguese language support. For more information, head to the Steam page and follow SpaceCraft and Shiro Games on X/Twitter.

RuneScape: Dragonwilds Out Now for PC And Console Platforms

6 days ago

Jerry Paxton

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Jagex: The RuneScape Company has today launched open-world survival and crafting game, RuneScape: Dragonwilds, on PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, and XBOX Series X|S. The release of RuneScape: Dragonwilds marks the first time a RuneScape title has launched on any console platform in its 25-year history. The game sold more than 1.5M copies during its 18-month period in Steam Early Access, and introduced players to Gielinor’s previously mysterious, unexplored continent of Ashenfall.

RuneScape: Dragonwilds is also available from today across XBOX Game Pass (Premium, Ultimate and PC Game Pass tiers), and on PlayStation Plus (Extra and Premium tiers) for PlayStation 5.

RuneScape: Dragonwilds provides a completely separate experience from the celebrated RuneScape MMORPG, challenging players – solo or in a team of up to three other players – to adventure across Ashenfall’s various biomes and regions. As they encounter more of the anima-rich landscape, a wild and transformative magic found across Ashenfall, players will be able to wield powerful spells in combat and use magic to gather resources, craft gear and shelters, and aid their journey.

Key Features:

RuneScape at its core!: Embark on quests, level skills while exploring a beautiful, hand-crafted world. This all-new adventure blends high-fantasy and iconic RuneScape lore on an undiscovered continent. Battle legendary RuneScape creatures like Zogres, challenge Black Knights and the entirely new and fearsome Garou, all set to a sweeping soundtrack of reorchestrated RuneScape classics and hours of brand-new music.
Grind Skills, Slay Dragons: Locate them, throw down the gauntlet, and carve a path to the Dragon Queen herself. Follow the trail of destruction and uncover the mysteries of the continent to learn not just how to confront the dragons, but how to overcome them.
Survival Through Sorcery: Summon a spectral axe to fell trees in an instant! Blink away from danger in a cloud of magic. Turn bones into… peaches? The Anima-rich landscape of Ashenfall offers a power unlike any other. Conjure a tornado of fish from a lake! Explode ore veins with a snap of your fingers! Journey through the vibrant regions of Ashenfall, discover why wild magic spills from the fractured lands and harness that power to survive!
Community Driven, Player Centric: Like all RuneScape games, community is at the heart of RuneScape: Dragonwilds. Whether players are adventuring with friends or going it alone, every opinion matters, and it’s up to the community to help shape the future of our game.

The game has regularly been expanded through new content launches throughout its time in Early Access, including the release of new regions, quests, gameplay mechanics, enemies, items, and more, through its Fellhollow, Dowdun Reach, and Umbral Sands updates. The console editions of RuneScape: Dragonwilds feature every update previously made available during Early Access and will feature cross-play on all platforms. Today’s launch also sees a fourth major update – Scorned Wilderness – to all platforms, bringing the game’s opening core narrative, the Kuldra Saga, to an epic conclusion.

Jesse America, Executive Producer, RuneScape: Dragonwilds, said: “After nearly a year and a half since we first gave players early access, we’re really excited to finally launch RuneScape: Dragonwilds across PC and console platforms. It’s the culmination of months of working towards bringing the game to millions of new players, and we’re only really getting started. We can’t wait to see how Early Access players react to the Scorned Wilderness content and the conclusion of the game’s first saga, and how newcomers experience their first steps on their journey across our world.”

Jon Bellamy, CEO, Jagex: The RuneScape Company, said: “Today is one of the biggest days in RuneScape’s history. For the first time ever, our world is playable on console, putting Dragonwilds in front of millions of new players who are discovering RuneScape for the very first time. It now stands as the third pillar of the RuneScape franchise, alongside our existing games, and shows just how far this world can grow. I’m thoroughly proud of what the team has achieved with this launch. But today is only the start of that journey, we’ve got big plans for what comes next!”

Jagex: the RuneScape company has already confirmed that the first post-launch major update for the game, titled “Luminance” will be released in December this year, with the 2027 roadmap to be revealed during October’s fan celebration, RuneFest.

The Last Gas Station Co-op Update Live Now

7 days ago

Jerry Paxton

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The Last Gas Station, the cozy management simulator about running the world’s last surviving gas station, has received a major free update introducing online co-op alongside new features, progression options, and quality-of-life improvements.

Players can now invite a friend and manage the station together, splitting up everyday tasks as they serve customers, restock supplies, improve the business, and explore the strange world surrounding the last gas station.

The update also adds new ways to customize and develop the station. A new high-level ‘Regional Development’ upgrade allows players to purchase permanent bonuses to Civilization and Mystery. Players can also customize the main character with a selection of outfits, with several available from the start and additional options unlocking as they progress.

Alongside the new content, the update also includes a range of quality-of-life improvements and fixes, including more readable font options, background play support, faster navigation through long item and decoration lists, and reduced EcoWatt purchase and rental costs.

To celebrate the launch of co-op, The Last Gas Station is 50% off for two weeks on Steam — making it a great time to grab a copy for a friend and start running the station together. Additional content updates for The Last Gas Station are planned as part of its post-launch roadmap.