Get ready to drive. Saber Interactive and indie developer Serious Sim have released a new gameplay overview trailer for Heading Out, the highly stylized, cinematic, narrative-adventure driving game launching May 7 on PC via Steam. Inspired by cult-classic road flicks like Thelma & Louise and Vanishing Point, Heading Out puts players on an exhilarating trip of discovery down America’s winding highways. Grab the wheel, keep the law in your rearview, and find out what fate has in store at the end of the line.
It’s you, your car, and the highway. As a fugitive on the run from the law, you’ll chase down thrills across the country, racing other drivers, helping or hurting strangers, and watching your legend rise. Keep your vehicle in good condition and stay focused, but watch out for the cash in your wallet – America ain’t cheap. You may not know what lies on the road ahead, but you’ve got to be first no matter what. It’s not about the destination – it’s about your journey.
Gunfire Games is excited to announce today The Forgotten Kingdom, the second premium DLC for REMNANT II, will launch on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on April 23 for $9.99. This will be the second DLC in the previously announced DLC Bundle, consisting of three DLC packs, for REMNANT II. Fans can purchase the DLC Bundle for $24.99 on April 23 to get The Awakened King DLC, The Forgotten Kingdom DLC, and have access to the final DLC once it’s available sometime later this year. Those who purchased the Ultimate Edition of REMNANT II have access to all DLCs at no additional cost.
In this upcoming DLC for REMNANT II, players will piece together the forgotten history of the lost tribe of Yaesha as they attempt to quell the vengeful wrath of an ancient stone spirit called Lydusa. Navigate the lingering traces of torment, treachery, and death that haunt the land’s once proud ziggurats, as Lydusa’s living stones wander the crumbling remnants of an ancient civilization in search of fresh blood. In a brand-new storyline, players must uncover the secrets of the lost tribe by exploring a mysterious new area within the world of Yaesha. In this strange new location, players will traverse new dungeons, acquire powerful gear—including a new Archetype, “The Invoker”— meet unexpected allies, and face new threats in their quest to return some semblance of peace to the forgotten kingdom.
SAND LAND is an upcoming action RPG based on the classic manga by Akira Toriyama, creator of DRAGON BALL™ and DR. SLUMP that has gained worldwide popularity since its publishing. In a desert world where demons and humans suffer from extreme water shortages, Beelzebub, the Fiend Prince, and Rao, a small-town sheriff, form a tag team and set off on an adventure in search of a hidden water source.
SAND LAND is coming to PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam® on April 26, 2024., and is available for pre-orders with Standard, Deluxe and Collector’s Editions. A demo of the game is also available now for all platforms. For more information, visit https://playsandland.com/.
Red Barrels, the Montréal-based studio, is thrilled to announce that The Outlast Trials has captivated over 2 million players across PC, Xbox, and PS5 since its Early Access launch. Marking one month of adrenaline-fueled horror, the studio is launching its first limited-time event, Toxic Shock, along with a special accolades trailer as a token of gratitude to its growing community.
Celebrating Success with Blood, Sweat, and Cheers
As The Outlast Trials marks its first month out of Early Access, over 2 million test subjects have braved the Trials. Together, players have been marked by countless fatalities and extraordinary bloodshed, with over 38 million deaths and enough blood spilled to submerge NYC’s Central Park under a two-meter-deep sea of blood.
Despite the grim odds, an impressive over 600,000 participants have fought their way to freedom and became Reborn. Be prepared for what’s next: new trials and nightmarish foes are on the horizon, ready to test your mettle in unimaginable ways.
Toxic Shock: A Deadly Challenge Awaits
From April 16 to May 7, 2024, The Outlast Trials will introduce Toxic Shock, a new realm of terror featuring:
Time Limited Program “Toxic Shock”: An experiment in the symbiotic action of chemically-induced pain and permanent damage.
New Variator: Toxic Shock – The Trial environment sporadically fills with toxic gas, inflicting permanent damage. Hide to stay alive.
New Secondary Objective: Collect The Rats – Recover all the drugged rats within the Trial for tissue analysis. Fulfill the objective for additional rewards.
Complete Trials in this time-limited program to earn exclusive Toxic Shock Rewards.
Uncover the secrets of Toxic Shock by locating new evidence documents scattered throughout the Trials
…and many quality-of-life improvements — look for Patch Notes on April 16
Today, SQUARE ENIX® launched MYSTERIOUS SWING, the third season of FOAMSTARS™, the online 4v4 foam party shooter on PlayStation®5 (PS5®) and PlayStation®4 (PS4®). MYSTERIOUS SWING features the new character Chloe Noir, limited time events, and free and premium cosmetic content. MYSTERIOUS SWING runs from April 12 until May 17.
MYSTERIOUS SWING highlights include:
A new FOAMSTAR – Chloe Noir: Can be acquired by all players for free as a Tier 31 reward for the Season Pass or can be obtained immediately by purchasing the Premium Pass.
Weekly free limited-time items: Slide into the FOAMSTARS shop every Friday to get free content.
Ranked Party: Two limited-time seasonal events, the solo player-based Ranked Party Lonestar and team-based Ranked Party Tribe-Vibe.
Extreme Party: Challenge players in two special themed events: the All Chloe Party and the Bubbly Penguin Party.
For more information, including local seasonal event timings, please visit the FOAMSTARSblog and social channels.
FOAMSTARS is available to purchase for $29.99 via the PlayStation® Store and requires a PlayStation Plus subscription. A Premium Season Pass is available for purchase at $5.99.
FOAMSTARSis rated T for Teen by the ESRB. An internet connection is required to play FOAMSTARS. PS Plus is an ongoing subscription with a recurring fee. Age restrictions and terms apply.
Swedish game developer Stunlock Studios with Konami Digital Entertainment (KONAMI) have today released the first gameplay trailer for V Rising — Legacy of Castlevania. This crossover collaboration is set to release on May 8th alongside V Rising’s much-anticipated full release on Steam; with the PS5 version launching later this year. The trailer was also part of the Triple-i Initiative showcase, a digital event founded by Dead Cells developer, Evil Empire.
Prepare for an epic brawl with iconic vampire hunter Simon Belmont, Cosplay as Alucard and build your own Castlevania-style domain
Skövde, Sweden – April 10th 2024 – Swedish game developer Stunlock Studios with Konami Digital Entertainment (KONAMI) have today released the first gameplay trailer for V Rising — Legacy of Castlevania. This crossover collaboration is set to release on May 8th alongside V Rising’s much-anticipated full release on Steam; with the PS5 version launching later this year. The trailer was also part of the Triple-i Initiative showcase, a digital event founded by Dead Cells developer, Evil Empire.
Watch the V Rising – Legacy of Castlevania Gameplay Trailer:
Wielding his legendary whip and an infamous arsenal of holy weaponry, infamous vampire hunter Simon Belmont is infiltrating V Rising to challenge all of Vampire kind. As the trailer shows, facing him won’t be easy, with his righteous crusade through Vardoran posing a threat to all that stalk the night. If you are somehow able to defeat him, the secrets of his iconic weapon will be yours, offering new combat abilities that embody the grace and precision of a deadly Vampire! Watch the trailer and get your first bloody taste of the battle to come!
As well as the free content coming to the game via the Legacy of Castlevania DLC, vampire enthusiasts will be able to purchase the Legacy of Castlevania Premium Pack cosmetic DLC for 19,99 EUR/USD, allowing players to construct their own castles inspired by Castlevania’s classic gothic aesthetic. The pack also contains further additions and customizations, allowing you to traverse the open world with the Soul of the Wolf, don Alucard’s elegant outfit, embody the prodigal Maria Renard to move unnoticed among the realms of man, or spring through the air as the mischievous Flea Man! There are also two classic Castlevania themes to unlock in your castle: “Simon’s Theme” and “Bloody Tears”, reimagined by V Rising composer Aleksandria Migova.
In a near future, normal life on Earth has been decimated. Paul and his two sons, Thomas and Joseph, have been living a half-life – tranquility by day and torment by night. Every night, after the sun sets, they face the unrelenting attacks of a mysterious and violent evil. One day, when Thomas doesn’t return home before sundown, Paul must leave the safety of their fortified farm to find him. A nightmarish battle ensues that forces the family to execute a desperate plan to survive.
Director: Benjamin Brewer
Writer: Mike Nilon
Cast: Nicolas Cage, Jaeden Martell, Maxwell Jenkins, Sadie Soverall
Happy Manic LLC is releasing NOPE CHALLENGE, a psychological VR game based on facing phobias with various intensity levels, on April 25, 2024. The game features immersive challenges designed to empower players while they manage their intense fight, flight and freeze responses to 40+ phobias. The game can be wishlisted on the Meta Store.
NOPE CHALLENGE is an exhilarating VR psychological nail-biter that allows you to confront popular phobias, from the menacing presence of clowns and spiders to the thrill of towering heights. The game presents nine challenges sorted into light, moderate, and extreme intensities, allowing for a customizable approach to what you may fear the most. The NOPE Button provides a swift escape to the Breather Space, a serene retreat with activities to help you relax, recharge, collect rewards and even learn more about the 40+ phobias contained in NOPE CHALLENGE from the Phobia Kiosk.
Engage your fight, flight and freeze responses with NOPE CHALLENGE, where each decision shapes your path through intense phobias all while exposing hidden clues that tease a larger, mysterious narrative behind the challenges.
Key Features:
Intense NOPE CHALLENGES: Choose from any of the 9 available NOPE CHALLENGES with tailored intensity levels; LIGHT eases you in, MODERATE increases AI interaction, and EXTREME gets your heart racing and pushes you to the limit.
Phobias Everywhere:Besides the thrills of Heights, Clowns and Spiders, there are triggers to 40+ additional phobias.
The NOPE Button & Breather Space: These unique features ensure a balanced experience, allowing you to rest, relax, recharge or explore before heading back in or choosing a completely different challenge to jump into.
Advanced Dynamic AI: Experience never-the-same encounters with AI-driven adversaries in MODERATE and EXTREME levels, enhancing dynamic gameplay and replayability.
Empower Yourself:Embrace or escape your phobias and fears in NOPE CHALLENGE, where each choice shapes your path, making every scream uniquely yours.
Share Your Scare:NOPE CHALLENGE promotes screen sharing, so friends and family can watch as you delve into the nightmares.
Deceit 2 is a matchmade social deduction horror game where two among you have been Infected. While the Infected do the bidding of the malevolent Game Master, the Innocent must work together to escape the Ritual and deduce who is plotting against them. Suspect someone? Rally your team to initiate the Banishing Ritual. To make things even more chaotic, you can now also play as a third team, the Cursed, who are solely out for themselves. When it’s time to Banish someone, choose wisely; a false accusation can sow seeds of doubt and turn allies into enemies. Your choices shape the game, making every match a unique battle of wits. Can you outplay the Game Master and escape the Ritual, or will you become another piece in his twisted game?
The recently launched Werewolf DLC, as well as all available content of Deceit 2, is also present in the PS5 and Xbox versions of Deceit 2, and players are able to seamlessly team up with anyone regardless of their platform. The Werewolf DLC includes the Wyrtorn Terror, a werewolf, and the first Terror to be added since the game’s initial launch. It also includes The Chemist role, a neutral Curse that must poison all other members of the group to win the Ritual. The new Project Wurgen map, available to everyone for free, is also here for the console release, and Season One, titled “Humble Beginnings”, kicks off today, bringing a myriad of new skins, loading screens, and more unlockables.
Today The Astronauts launched the first major feature update for their dark fantasy first-person shooter, Witchfire. The Ghost Galleon Update includes a host of new content, including player classes, fearsome foes, new events, weapons and spells for the preyer’s arsenal, as well as a shop vendor offering novel items. The update’s name refers to a newly minted Calamity event: a spectral ship infested with demonic minions of the Witch. The Witchfire update is available now on the Epic Games Store; curious witch hunters should check out the latest gameplay trailer for a preview of the game’s fresh new content.
Alongside the new features available in today’s patch, The Astronauts team has implemented careful redesigns of Witchfire’s level progression and Calamity systems, based on Early Access feedback. Players will begin the game with souls-style classes, granting boosts to certain stats and unique gear. Classes include Slayer, Berserker, Hunter, Shadow, Saint and Penitent— this final class is for Witchfire veterans seeking an extra challenge. A new feature, called Gnosis, will allow players to “over-level” (slightly) without a corresponding uptick in enemy difficulty. Gnosis is the preyer’s understanding of dark magic. As this occult knowledge expands, players gain power and uncover hidden paths and events in the game. The update also adds a Calamity Meter on the HUD, which calls attention to player actions (and missteps) that make Calamities more likely.
“I like when gameplay matches lore,” said Adrian Chmielarz, Creative Director and Co-Founder of The Astronauts. “The Witch launches Calamities at preyers as they venture further and further into her realm. The threat of a Calamity is immense, but so is the reward. The witch tends to launch these assaults when players are wounded, at their weakest— which hasn’t always been well-received by players— but this design still feels exciting to me. So we’ve kept the soul of it, but redesigned it to feel more fair. It’s a feature that both teaches you how to play by pointing out mistakes, and motivates you to do better. Yet it’s also an element great players can abuse: trick the Witch into thinking you’re losing, then strike back and reap the rewards. This supports two main pillars of our design philosophy: Competence and Autonomy.”
The redesigns in the Ghost Galleon Update aim to ensure players have agency and understanding of gameplay mechanisms, while still maintaining the intense challenge at Witchfire’s core.
Content available in today’s mammoth Witchfire patch includes:
