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SIG Sauer P320 ASP CO2 Air Pistol Review

2018/06/01
Jerry Paxton
Action Sports, Airsoft News, Airsoft Reviews, Articles, News, Reviews

One of my favorite things about SIG Sauer is that they like support their products in not only “real steel” versions, but also in air pistol and air soft categories as well. We recently got the chance to take a look at their SIG Sauer P320 ASP CO2 air pistol and had an absolute blast while doing so. Externally, the SIG Sauer P320 ASP CO2 is a beautifully-made recreation of SIG Sauer’s P32o pistol – at least, at first glance. The metal slide and polymer frame have nice weight and the feel is incredible – but, of course, that is because the frame has been modeled after the real steel version of the P320. The ergonomics are incredible and have to be felt to be believed.

Unfortunately, in terms of realistic operation, the SIG Sauer P320 ASP CO2 air pistol does suffer. The ejection port is merely cosmetic, and is simply a depression in the metal slide. The takedown level does nothing, and there is no slide catch system. However, the slide does cycle while shooting, which is nice and offers a slight bit of recoil which helps with your muscle memory. There is a safety located on the left side of the slide, which acts a bit differently than I expected as you can still squeeze the trigger when enabled, however it does not shoot. These air pistols are a great way to practice shooting fundamentals like recoil control while not shooting through hundreds of dollars in real ammunition at a firing range. Plus, you can shoot these in the privacy of your own home or backyard! The SIG Sauer P320 ASP CO2 also features an under barrel rail system for flash lights, lasers, etc which is a nice option should you need them.

Will the real P320 please stand up? (Click to make big)

The SIG Sauer P320 ASP CO2 air pistol holds one magazine with a 30 round capacity and makes use of a rotary belt to cycle through all of the contained BBs or pellets. More to that, the SIG Sauer P320 ASP CO2 air pistol rums on 4.5mm steel BBs or, my personal preference, .177 caliber pellets. Loading the magazine takes a little bit of time but isn’t too bad once you get the hang of it. The GOOD thing about using 4.5mm BB’s instead of the .177 pellets is that they do load a lot easier into the magazine’s rotary belt, but I digress. During our shooting tests, the magazine cycled without issues using both types ammunition, however the pellets seemed to be slightly more accurate than the BBs.

Powering the operation of the SIG Sauer P320 ASP CO2 air pistol is one 12g CO2 cartridge which loads inside the pistol grip. The CO2 loading mechanism is really good in this air pistol. Once the back strap and faux magazine base plate are removed (they simply rotate out), you have access to the CO2 chamber. Built right into the frame of the pistol grip is a rotating bolt that will lock and pierce the CO2 cartridge in-place. I intentionally went through a handful of cartridges during my testing and none of them leaked whatsoever – and that was without any sort of gasket lubrication!

SIG Sauer has crafted a very good recreation of their P320 handgun in this air pistol. While it doesn’t feature some of the realistic features that some air pistol shooters desire, it is an excellent recreation of the P320 pistol with good weight and feel as well as accuracy. Plus, its magazine design works well with both BBs and pellets, so you have some options there. The SIG Sauer P320 ASP CO2 air pistol retails for about $120 dollars and is available now at several online retailers.

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Crossout Celebrates 1 Year

2018/06/01
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Windows PC News

Thursday, May 31, 2018 — Today, the post-apocalyptic online action game Crossout from Gaijin Entertainment and Targem Games celebrates its one-year anniversary in Open Beta.  From May 31 to June 7, all players who log into Crossout will receive a mountable fireworks launcher and any player who wins multiple battles can earn exclusives such as decorative parts and decals.

Since the Crossout’s May 30, 2017 launch, we added three new factions, released hundreds of new parts, dozens of weapons, eight new locations, and 12 new gameplay modes including “Battle Royale”. The heart of Crossout is all about intense battles and customization, creating the perfect death dealing machine from parts earned on the battlefield, handcrafted from resources, or purchased on the Crossout marketplace. Tens of millions of vehicle variants have been constructed since launch, from crazy-small trikes to massive lumbering tanks and hovering Sci-Fi gunships. Based on all of the community crafted vehicles that have competed in hundreds of millions of combat missions, we have crafted a new vehicle using only the most popular parts. We call it the ‘Blendorama’.

The Blendorama possesses two of the most popular in-game weapons, the ‘MM5-4 Vector’ machine gun and the ‘AC43 Rapier’ automatic cannon. On the battlefield, players have preferred vehicles that possess a combination of speed and maneuverability, and so lightweight cabins that offer plenty of energy for weapons without slowing down their vehicle are very popular. The most popular lightweight cabin has been the ‘Growl’ cabin, used together with wheels as the favorite choice for propulsion.

Two more parts that players can’t seem to battle without are a radio to increase detection range of enemies and a fuel barrel attached to their vehicle. The fuel barrel is interesting, as it allows players to collect fuel from destroyed enemies after battle, but it comes with a super high risk of explosion if hit. The most picked faction are, quite fittingly, the murderous Lunatics, followed by the hard-hitting Scavengers and enigmatic Nomads.

Year Two in Crossout promises the addition of new game modes, new story missions, and even more parts and weapons to use to craft your vehicle.

Warhammer: Chaosbane Announced

2018/06/01
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

Lesquin, June 1, 2018 – Bigben, Games Workshop and Eko Software are glad to reveal the name of the next console and PC game based on the famous Warhammer license: Warhammer: Chaosbane.

The development of the title is being done by Eko Software, a French studio who has demonstrated great skill in the hack’n slash genre with How to Survive 1 and 2, a series which captivated millions of players.

This adaptation of the franchise will be the first Action-RPG to take place in the Warhammer Fantasy world. The game takes place in the Old World, a dark and bloody continent devastated by wars against Chaos.

In Warhammer: Chaosbane, the player will be plunged into the middle of Old World history as they embody a human, a high elf, a wood elf, or a dwarf and discover several iconic locations such as the cursed city of Praag, or Nuln, the old capital of the Empire.

Warhammer: Chaosbane is currently in development and will be available on console and PC.

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Train Sim World Release Date Trailer

2018/06/01
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

CHATHAM, Kent – June 1, 2018 – Dovetail Games, the multi award-winning developer and publisher of simulation games, is pleased to announce Train Sim World® will officially launch on Xbox One, the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Windows PC on July 24, 2018.

Train Sim World is a first-person train simulator that brings to life the experience of operating powerful and realistic trains on some of the world’s most amazing railways. Players can complete cargo missions, run 24-hour timetables, or relax as a passenger and enjoy the beautiful scenery – the possibilities are endless. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned expert, Train Sim World caters to all abilities.

For the first time ever on consoles, players can take control of these massive machines traveling at breathtaking speeds in their true, proper glory! Powered by Unreal Engine 4® technology and Dovetail Games’ proprietary SimuGraph® vehicle dynamics engine, Train Sim World uses real-world data to reproduce the performance, sound and feel of real locomotives. Explore and interact with different types of trains, learning everything there is to know about operating them with complete interactivity in the cab via an intuitive interface.

Train Sim World features three distinctly different experiences to test your skills on different trains and routes around the world:

Northeast Corridor New York

Drive passenger and freight trains on the world-famous Northeast Corridor in Train Sim World®: Northeast Corridor New York.

Great Western Express

Drive high speed, passenger and freight trains on one of Britain’s busiest railways in Train Sim World®: Great Western Express.

Rapid Transit

Drive commuter passenger trains on one of Germany’s historic city S-Bahn railways in Train Sim World®: Rapid Transit.

Never before has the full Train Sim experience been captured in a package like this. With a precise timetable to keep in order to transport passengers and cargo on-time, your skill, focus and endurance will be tested to the limit!

Rob O’Farrell, SVP, Development at Dovetail Games said, “The dream of driving trains on consoles is almost fully here. We’ve strived to deliver an optimized experience for players on each platform, enabling them to feel the detail and enjoy the work that has gone into crafting Train Sim World.”

Train Sim World® and Train Sim World® Digital Deluxe will both be available to purchase on consoles and Steam on July 24, with existing Train Sim World® content owners eligible for a ‘complete my collection’ upgrade to the full product.

The physical edition of Train Sim World® is available to preorder now at all retailers.

Train Sim World® Founders Edition is now available to buy on the Xbox Games Store. Owners will receive a discounted upgrade to Train Sim World® and Train Sim World® Digital Deluxe when it launches on July 24.

To see this and other announcements from Dovetail Games, please visit: https://live.dovetailgames.com/live/train-sim-world/articles/article/big-train-sim-world-announcement

For further information, please visit www.trainsimworld.com.

Path of Exile: Incursion Out Now

2018/06/01
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Auckland, New Zealand – June 1st, 2018 – Grinding Gear Games announced today that the latest expansion to their hit ARPG, Path of Exile: Incursion, is available today on PC (with the Xbox One version out next week). In Path of Exile: Incursion players will journey over a thousand years into the past to the long-dead Vaal Empire to help explorer Alva Valai locate the lost temple of Atzoatl and the amazing treasures it holds.

“Incursion is Path of Exile’s largest league yet, with more content than we have put into some expansions in the past,” commented Chris Wilson, managing director of Grinding Gear Games. “Playtesting Incursion is the most fun we’ve had in Path of Exile yet, so we can’t wait to see what the community thinks.”

Path of Exile continues to be one of the largest online action role playing games with continual, massive audience growth. Successful launches on the Xbox One and in China have more than doubled the Path of Exile player community since August 2017, with over 3.5 million players having played the game’s 2017 expansion, Path of Exile: The Fall of Oriath. The Fall of Oriath was named one of the Top 50 Games of 2017 by Game Informer Magazine, as well as the top “Game as a Service” (an established title receiving outstanding updates and continued support).

Path of Exile Key Features Include:

  • Download and play for free, but never pay-to-win
  • A dark and deep action RPG
  • Unlimited character combinations with the game’s gigantic skill tree
  • Combine skill gems to create unique combat strategies
  • Explore a dark and gritty world rendered from a fixed 3D perspective
  • Explore randomly generated levels for nearly infinite replayability
  • Craft weapons, magic items and even end-game maps to become more powerful
  • Cooperate or compete with thousands of other Exiles in a persistent online world
  • Ascend online ladders in every game mode
  • Battle in PvP tournaments for worldwide recognition
  • Steam and Twitch integration

Path of Exile was released in October 2013 to critical acclaim including winning GameSpot’s PC Game of the Year award. Since its launch, Path of Exile has become a global community of over 13 million players including localized versions in English, German, French, Spanish, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Russian, Thai and Brazilian Portuguese.

Path of Exile: Incursion, like every major expansion of Path of Exile, will be completely free-to-play (and of course, never Pay to Win; your success in the game is dependent on the depth of your skill, not your wallet). More information about Path of Exile: Incursion can be found at www.pathofexile.com/incursion.

Universal Studios and CityWalk Celebrate National Doughnut Day Tomorrow

2018/05/31
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News

Universal City, May 31, 2018 – With a whole day to celebrate everyone’s favorite pastry, doughnut-lovers need look no further than Universal CityWalk and Universal Studios Hollywood to get their fill on National Doughnut Day, which takes place on Friday, June 1.

Between the open-air entertainment complex and theme park, guests have plenty to celebrate with lots of sweet indulgence in all shapes and sizes at Voodoo Doughnut, Sparky’s Mini Donuts, and Springfield’s famous Lard Lad Donuts.

Guests can also capture their love of donuts at the recently-opened retail shop, Nectar Bath Treats which features a delicious “Donut Love” photo op wall display and selection of donut-inspired soaps.

The ever-popular Voodoo Doughnut, created by Kenneth “Cat Daddy” Pogson and Tres Shannon, serves a range of 60 eclectic doughnuts, including vegan options and the Hollywood Cream, created exclusively for Universal CityWalk. A variety of scrumptious flavored doughnuts include Grape Ape, Mango Tango, the Voodoo Bubble and Bacon Maple Bar as well as their signature Voodoo Doll.  To commemorate National Doughnut Day, Voodoo Doughnut will also offer an exclusive Strawberry Confetti doughnut throughout the weekend, from June 1-3.

Mmmmm donut! Who doesn’t love them, and at Universal Studios Hollywood, guests visiting Springfield, hometown of America’s favorite animated family, the Simpsons, can delight in the sweet circular treat – LARD LAD DONUTS, an amazing cooked cake confection made fresh daily. Selections include “The Big Pink” famous giant creamy pink-frosted sprinkled donut, and the “Flavor of the Day” giant donuts, including Maple Bacon, Chocolate Glazed and S’mores.

Sparky’s Mini Donuts was created by food entrepreneur Trish Conklin and made famous at San Francisco’s Pier 39. At the Universal CityWalk location, guests can watch donuts made fresh to order right before their eyes where they are served plain or sprinkled with cinnamon sugar.  A party-size bucket of 36 mini donuts is also available.

For a unique and captivating experience, Nectar Bath Treats creates bakery-inspired products that look good enough to eat. Their plant-based and cruelty-free handmade bath treats include donut-shaped soaps complete with a variety of scents and sprinkles, including Candy Kiss, featuring a sweet blend of pink sugar and cotton candy aromas; Coco Bliss, featuring the perfect blend of juicy pineapple an exotic coconut scent, and Razzle Dazzle, featuring a blend of blackberries and sweet vanilla fragrances. The highly Instagram-able store also showcases a “Donut Love” wall to capture a sweet moment with friends.

More information about Universal CityWalk and Universal Studios Hollywood is available at www.CityWalkHollywood.com and www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com. Regular updates can be found on Universal Studios Hollywood’s Twitter @UniStudio, Facebook-Universal Studios Hollywood and Instagram @UniStudios.

Six Flags Great Adventure Announces June 2018 Events

2018/05/31
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News

Six Flags Great Adventure has revealed its June 2018 lineup of events – including Fright Fest dancer auditions and the opening of CYBORG Cyber Spin!

June 2018 Calendar

CYBORG Cyber Spin – Coming Soon!

Six Flags Great Adventure’s new, extreme, gyroscope-style thrill ride, CYBORG Cyber Spin,

the first of its kind anywhere in the world and the first ride themed to the DC Super Hero CYBORG, will debut soon. The park will announce exclusive preview events and grand opening in the coming weeks. CYBORG Cyber Spin features a unique, futuristic, triple box design that allows the gondola to spin around three separate axes while rotating forward, backwards and sideways simultaneously at up to 70 feet in the air.

Paint the Park Pink – June 2

Join Six Flags and the Susan G. Komen foundation in Paint the Park Pink on June 2. Guests who wear pink and receive a surprise gift from the Komen table near the fountain. NJ 101.5 will make an appearance and host a scavenger hunt throughout Six Flags. Guests can sign up at the Komen table to participate in the hunt and receive information about Komen’s 25th anniversary fall walk. Use promo code PINK for discounted theme park or waterpark tickets.

MIKE AND IKE® Game Zone Weekend – June 2 & 3

Basketball lovers are invited to participate in the MIKE AND IKE® 3 Point Challenge Game June 2 and 3. The first eight guests who check in at the 3 Point Challenge Game at 11 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday can sign up to compete in a tournament bracket. Guests who purchase any two theater boxes of MIKE AND IKE® at a participating in-park retail location will receive a voucher for one complimentary play of the 3 Point Challenge Game. Until June 29, guests will also receive one coupon for $5 off the 3 Point Challenge Game with the purchase of two theater boxes.

Elite Turner Car Show – June 3

Join Elite Turner’s biggest car show on the East Coast at Six Flags June 3. The event will feature more than 1,100 show cars. Theme park admission is additional. For more information on car show registration and discounted theme park tickets visit www.sixflags.com/greatadventure.

SWITCHFOOT in Concert – June 9

Six Flags presents SWITCHFOOT in concert Saturday, June 9 as part of the MIKE AND IKE® Summer Concert Series. SWITCHFOOT established itself as a world-class live act with a series of sold-out world tours, while maintaining an impressive number of radio hits, including “Meant to Live,” “Dare You to Move,” “Stars” and “Mess of Me.” The show will take place at the Northern Star Arena at 7:30pm. Admission to the concert is free with park admission, Season Pass or active Membership.

Medieval Times Knight Demonstration – June 9

Join Medieval Times at Six Flags Great Adventure on Main Street Saturday, June 9. Two knights, a queen, and a chancellor will host Q & A sessions, photo opportunities and giveaways from 10:30 a.m. through 5 p.m. A live duel between the knights will take place around 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. These opportunities are included with park admission, Season Pass or active Membership.

Wrestle & Ride – June 16

Six Flags will host Wrestle & Ride Saturday, June 16. The event will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Movietown Arena. Before the show, guests will have the opportunity for a photo/autograph with legendary wrestlers Rey Mysterio, Mick Foley, Jerry “The King” Lawler, and Billy Gunn for an additional fee from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Guests also have the opportunity for upgraded ringside seats on a first-come, first-serve basis. Combo tickets are available including ringside seating, plus an autograph from all four wrestlers for $100. Food trucks will be available outside the Movietown Arena. General admission bleacher seating is free with park admission, Season Pass or active Membership.

Father’s Day – June 17

Guests are invited to celebrate Father’s Day at Six Flags June 17. Dads can enjoy world-class roller coasters such as SUPERMAN™ Ultimate Flight, El Toro and Nitro, and accompany their family on the Safari Off Road Adventure. Fathers can enjoy their day with treats such as funnel cake and churros in addition to music, entertainment and shopping.

Why Don’t We in Concert – June 20

Coca-Cola® presents Why Don’t We in concert with special guest Elle Winter at Six Flags on Wednesday, June 20 at 6:30 p.m. Why Don’t We has released three EPs, their 2016 debut Only The Beginning and this year’s Something Different andWhy Don’t We Just – the latter peaking at No. 1 on Billboard’s Emerging Artist chart and No. 2 on its Heatseekers and Next Big Sound charts. Elle Winter is a singer, songwriter, actress, and social media star known for her appearance on Radio Disney’s reality competition Next Big Thing. Concert will take place at the Northern Star Arena. Discounted theme park tickets will be available for purchase. Admission to the concert is free with park admission, Season Pass or active Membership

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Open Daily – June 22

Beginning June 22, guests can enjoy Hurricane Harbor’s tropical oasis daily. The 45-acre, elaborately-themed water park is one of America’s largest, and features a million-gallon wave pool, one of the country’s longest “lazy rivers,” two family water playgrounds and more than 25 high-speed thrill slides.

School’s Out Job Fair – June 23 & 24

Six Flags welcomes job seekers for a School’s Out Job Fair June 23 and 24. Employment opportunities are available for entry experience, food services, lifeguards, ride operations, retail and more. Employment benefits include scholarship opportunities, complimentary admission and exclusive employee events. The event will take place at the Employment Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to apply online at www.sixflagsjobs.com before attending.

Central Jersey Blood Center Blood Drive – June 24

On Sunday, June 24, Central Jersey Blood Center will host a blood drive in Six Flags Great Adventure’s Employment Center parking lot from 8 a.m. through 4 p.m. Each blood donor will receive one theme park ticket valid for the 2018 season. For the best possible donation experience, appointments are strongly encouraged online or via phone at 888-71-BLOOD. Walk-in donors will be placed into available appointment times on the schedule.

Fright Fest Dance Auditions in New York City – June 26

Great Adventure’s iconic show “Dead Man’s Party” is looking for exceptional dancers trained in jazz, musical theater, hip-hop and partnering. An open casting call for the 20th anniversary production will take place on Tuesday, June 26 at 9:30 a.m.Dancers are encouraged to bring a variety of dance shoes, ready to learn choreography and freestyle with zombie spirit. Auditions will be hosted by Six Flags and choreographer Theresa Stone at Brickhouse NYC at 156 W 44th Street, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10036. For more information and other audition dates visit www.sixflags.com/greatadventure. Dancers should complete the pre-employment application before attending the casting call at www.sixflagsjobs.com

General Park Information

For more information, guests can call 732/928-2000 or visit www.sixflags.com/greatadventure

Corsair Unveils HS70 Wireless Headphones

2018/05/31
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Tech News

FREMONT, CA, May 31st, 2018 – CORSAIR®, a world leader in PC gaming peripherals and enthusiast components, today announced the latest addition to its growing line of gaming headsets, the CORSAIR HS70 WIRELESS Series. Joining CORSAIR’s award-winning range of HS headsets launched last year with HS50 and HS60, HS70 WIRELESS headsets are available in subtly styled Carbon, White or SE trim and are compatible with both PC and Sony PlayStation 4, for great gaming audio whether you play on a desktop, laptop or a couch.

Combining exceptional comfort, premium build quality and precision gaming sound with long battery life, HS70 WIRELESS is the perfect companion for gamers looking to get serious about their setup.

When your game time lasts all day, your headset needs to be right there with you. HS70 WIRELESS’ plush memory foam ear pads and adjustable padded headband provide outstanding comfort with the minimum of distractions, letting you focus on what matters most, whether it’s the next round, the next command, or your next target. It’s not just HS70’s comfort that lasts; renowned CORSAIR build quality and metal construction ensures the long-term reliability players expect from their headset, so they can look forward to great gaming audio in their favorite games today, and the DLC and sequels for years to come.

Whether it’s the footstep of an enemy, a nearby ricochet or a pounding soundtrack, HS70 WIRELESS features 50mm neodymium speaker drivers that deliver accurate, wide-ranging audio, so you won’t miss a cue or sound when it counts. Immersion gets even better on PC, with virtual 7.1 surround multi-channel positional audio powered by COSAIR iCUE software that puts players in the middle of the action. HS70 WIRELESS also delivers when you need to be heard, with a unidirectional Discord certified, detachable microphone that reduces ambient noise. Whether it’s planning your next strategy, or just chatting with friends, they’ll hear you loud and clear.

Beneath the subtle styling and immersive audio, HS70 WIRELESS features a built-in battery providing up to 16 hours of constant wireless use, or plug-in via USB to keep playing during charging. Convenient on-ear controls for volume and microphone mute are always within reach, and HS70 WIRELESS’ 2.4GHz low-latency wireless boasts a range of up to 40ft from the included USB adapter, so you don’t need to miss out, even when you go AFK.

With comfort to play all-day, the durability to last, audio quality that doesn’t miss a beat and long-life wireless, the new HS70 WIRELESS Series of headsets offer the complete package for gamers looking to get serious about their audio.

Availability, Warranty and Pricing

The full line-up of HS70 Wireless Gaming Headsets is available immediately from the CORSAIR worldwide network of authorized retailers and distributors, as well as direct from the www.corsair.com webstore.

All HS70 Wireless Gaming Headsets are backed by a two-year warranty and the CORSAIR worldwide customer service and technical support network.

Frostpunk Roadmap Unveiled

2018/05/31
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Windows PC News

May 31, 2018 — Frostpunk developers, 11 bit studios are announcing what’s to come for the game in 2018 and beyond in this handy roadmap being revealed today! Far from being done for content, the devs had this to say about Frostpunk’s future plans;

“The City has survived but that’s not the end of the journey – we are ready for further expeditions. This development road map will give you the idea of where Frostpunk is heading in 2018. We have planned some substantial content updates – unlocking new modes, tools and scenarios – on top of continuous technical patches which will arrive when necessary. It should go without saying that all of those are going to be FREE updates. And we have even more stuff planned for 2019…”

Frostpunk debuted as the top selling game globally on Steam and has continued to be one of the bestsellers on PC in the weeks since release. The game deftly mixes the city-builder and survival genres to create the first society survival game. As the ruler of the last city on Earth, it is your duty to manage both its citizens and the infrastructure. What decisions will you make to ensure society’s survival? What will you do when pushed to breaking point? Who will you become in the process?

Elite Dangerous: Beyond – Chapter Two Release Date Trailer

2018/05/31
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

May 31, 2018 – Elite Dangerous: Beyond – Chapter Two is fast approaching on PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One arriving on June 28.

Beyond, the third Elite Dangerous season will be free for all players, and will focus on community-requested enhancements to the overall player experience. Alongside those core foundational changes, new in-game content will progress the ever-expanding player-driven storyline and give pilots across the galaxy new tools to shape the ongoing narrative.

See the new Elite Dangerous: Beyond – Chapter One trailer below:

Frontier Developments is pleased to announce Chapter Two of the Beyond series of updates is right around the corner. In just under a month, you’ll be able to get your hands on the Alliance’s newest Chieftain variant: the Alliance Challenger. We’ve also got a selection of new wing missions, installation interactions, new settlements to explore and, to combat the ever-growing and ever-encroaching Thargoid threat, a cache of new Guardian weapons and technology from the Tech Brokers.

Elite Dangerous: Beyond – Chapter Two will be available for free to Elite Dangerous players on PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One starting June 28.

This is the first of the two smaller installments coming as part of the Elite Dangerous Beyond series of updates, with a larger one coming in Q4 of this year, bringing Squadrons and improvements to Mining and Exploration, and much more!

Summary of Features:

New Ship: Challenger
The Alliance continue to refine their warships in the face of the looming Thargoid threat. The Alliance Challenger, envisaged as a frontline combat vessel, has stronger armour than its Chieftain counterpart and will be able to soak up a significant amount of punishment.

Wing Missions
First introduced in Chapter One of Beyond, we are introducing a range new Wing Mission types for you and your fellow Commanders to take on!

Installation Interactions
In a similar fashion to the Megaship interactions, which were introduced in Chapter One, Commanders will now be able to scan and interact with Space Installations.

  • Scan – Scanning the installation will allow Commanders to see what they can interact with: Turrets, Comms Arrays and Cargo Bays.
  • Turret hack – Disable turrets protecting other potential hackable points. This will deactivate security measures put in place to protect the Comms Arrays and Cargo Bays.
  • Comms array – Get tradable data from the Comms Array.
  • Cargo bay – Fire a limpet on the Cargo Bay to unlock and steal commodities and materials.

Tech Brokers
Tech Brokers will allow commanders to unlock large weapons versions of the existing guardian tech weapons. These Tech Brokers will issue missions to collect Guardian data as well as materials and then, once delivered, will unlock certain Guardian modules of weapons for purchase. Will you turn your weapons on Thargoid or use them to pirate rival Commanders?

Thargoids
Thargoids continue to be an intergalactic menace! With the Alliance introducing a new ship, the Thargoids intend to up their game too, introducing new Scouts that will buff other Scouts and increase their combat efficiency.