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Star Trek Prodigy: Supernova Announcement Trailer

2022/05/19
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

Outright Games, the leading global publisher of family-friendly interactive entertainment, in partnership with award winning developer, Tessera Studio’s, Paramount Consumer Products and Nickelodeon, today announced an original video game Star Trek Prodigy: Supernova based on the original Paramount+ animated series Star Trek: Prodigy. The all-new game marks the first ever family-friendly Star Trek game aimed at younger players. The game will be available this October on PlayStation 4®, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch™, Xbox One, Xbox X|S, Steam and Stadia priced at $39.99 / £34.99 / €39.99.

After the U.S.S. Protostar picks up strange readings from a dying star, Dal and Gwyn must race against time to save their friends, their ship, and an entire planetary system before a supernova destroys them all! Using their unique skills to overcome ingenious puzzles, endure hostile environments and battle deadly robot armies, Dal and Gwyn must save their captured crewmates Jankom Pog, Rok-Tahk, Zero and Murf. But they soon encounter a deadly new enemy, one that will stop at nothing to destroy the U.S.S. Protostar and change the very course of history!

Key features:

  • JOIN STARFLEET – Play as Dal and Gwyn as they rescue their scattered crew. Play solo or in 2-player cooperative mode in this exciting action-adventure game.
  • GO BOLDLY – Explore the alien worlds of Orisi, Mirios and Taresse, each with its own hostile environments, puzzles, challenges and mysteries.
  • MAKE FIRST CONTACT – Make first contact with  new alien species, learn about their history and discover their secrets.
  • CUSTOMIZE THE U.S.S. PROTOSTAR – Collect iconic items from the Star Trek universe and use them to customize the Protostar.

This new game is based on Star Trek: Prodigy, the hit animated series following a motley crew of young aliens who must figure out how to work together while navigating a greater galaxy, in search of a better future. The series stars Brett Grey as Dal, Ella Purnell as Gwyn, Rylee Alazraqui as Rok-Tahk, Angus Imrie as Zero, Jason Mantzoukas as Jankom Pog and and Dee Bradley Baker as Murf. Kate Mulgrew also returns to the franchise as the iconic Captain Kathryn Janeway.

Outright Games and Paramount Consumer Products have previously partnered together to create successful family-friendly video games based on their other licensed IPs. This includes PAW Patrol: On a Roll, PAW Patrol Mighty Pups: Save Adventure, PAW Patrol: The Movie: Adventure City Calls and Blaze and the Monster Machines: Axle City Racers.

Terry Malham, CEO of Outright Games, said “We are absolutely thrilled to work again with Paramount Consumer Products and Nickelodeon as the publisher that will bring this game to the Next Generation of Star Trek fans. Having the opportunity to work with an IP as iconic as Star Trek is a massive privilege, especially considering the glowing reception the Star Trek: Prodigy series has received. We’re sure that Star Trek Prodigy: Supernova will give young players a great first taste of the expansive Star Trek universe, and older fans will enjoy exploring this latest interactive installment of the franchise.”

Developed by Emmy® Award winners Kevin and Dan Hageman (“Trollhunters” and “Ninjago”), the first season was praised for making the core values of the franchise accessible to children, including the importance of acceptance, individuality and looking beyond appearances. The show has recently been renewed for a second season. Produced by Nickelodeon Animation and CBS’ Eye Animation Productions, Star Trek: Prodigy is currently available to stream on Paramount+ and will debut on Nickelodeon in the U.S. later this year. The first season is also set to premier in the UK and Europe later in 2022.

Star Trek Prodigy: Supernova is coming in at maximum warp speed this October on PlayStation 4®, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch™, Xbox One, Xbox X|S, Steam and Stadia priced at $39.99 / £34.99 / €39.99. Watch out Starfleet – More information coming on this game soon!

TM & © 2022 CBS Studios Inc.  Star Trek and related marks and logos are trademarks of CBS Studios Inc.  All Rights Reserved.

V Rising Steam Early Access Launch Trailer

2022/05/19
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Swedish game developer Stunlock Studios have announced today that V Rising, the anticipated open-world fantasy vampire survival game, is out now on Steam Early Access for $19.99 / €19.99 following a promising closed beta. Traverse the gothic world of Vardoran solo or co-op on official servers with up to 40 players, fight mythical monsters and brutish bandits, and build your magnificent castle as you hunt for fresh blood to survive.

In V Rising, you need to survive as a newly awakened vampire in a world ruled by humans and rise to become the next Dracula. Feed on blood to gain new powers, hide from the scorching sun, and engage in real-time PvE and PvP combat set in a dark fantasy realm. Raise your castle and invite friends to join as you explore a vast open world, pillage villages, skirmish with bandits, and delve into the lairs of supernatural beasts. Attack other player’s castles, or become a diplomat in a game of blood, power, and betrayal.

“The day is finally here, our vampires have been revealed in the moonlight and it’s up to the players to discover their secrets,” said Johan Ilves, Marketing Director at Stunlock Studios. “With a lot of blood, sweat and tears (but mostly blood), we have created the foundations for a truly unique vampire gameplay experience. This Early Access campaign will allow us to fine-tune V Rising and take the final steps in creating a genre-defining gem.”

Kubota Pack Coming to Farming Simulator 22

2022/05/19
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Windows PC News, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

A new brand in high demand is coming to Farming Simulator: Publisher and developer GIANTS Software announces the Kubota Pack for Farming Simulator 22 – introducing the multinational corporation Kubota that originated from Osaka, Japan over 130 years ago to the globally acclaimed series. Eleven new vehicles and tools by the industry-leading brand are included in the pack.

  • Release on June 28th for PC & consoles
  • Pre-order starts now – with physical release in selected regions
  • Included in the Year 1 Season Pass

Featuring Kubota M8 – The Farmer’s “Office With A View”
Included in the pack is the Kubota M8, the largest Kubota tractor to date. With its spacious cab interior and an all-round view to oversee fields, the tractor promises virtual farmers the best seat in their farming “office”.

Also featured are M5, M6, and M7 tractors, as well as skid steers, track loaders and utility vehicles, to handle day-to-day farming tasks like loading and transporting goods with modern, versatile and powerful tools.

With two capable utility vehicles, including the fast and agile Sidekick and the versatile and durable RTV-X1140, players can quickly deliver products or discover and roam the lands – even together with some companions in the passenger seats. New outfits are added to the wardrobe, too. Players can put Kubota-branded clothes on to show off their brand affiliation.

Physical Release In Selected Territories
While the Kubota Pack is digitally available world-wide, it will receive a physical boxed release on PC in selected regions such as Germany, France and the UK. The Kubota Pack releases on June 28th for Farming Simulator 22.

Farming Simulator 22 is available for PC, Mac, PlayStation®5 (PS5™), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4, Xbox One, and Stadia. A Year 1 Season Pass is available, extending the game with even more content in the future – the Kubota Pack is included. GIANTS Software will also continue to release free content updates and user-generated content on the official ModHub. Visit the official Farming Simulator website

ININ Games EGRET II Mini Shipping Date Revealed

2022/05/18
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Tech News

The wait is about to end! ININ Games are happy to announce that the miniature version of the legendary arcade cabinet, the EGRET II mini, will start shipping on 3 June, followed shortly, on 10 June, by the even bigger editions courtesy of Strictly Limited Games. In total, the mini console is available in three limited, Western editions with an exclusive blue color scheme, varying physical collectibles, and several pre-installed games as well as captivating features.

No matter if you are a retro fan, arcade enthusiast, or anything in between – with 40 pre-installed games, and the possibility to add even more games via SD card, the EGRET II mini has something in store for everyone. Besides iconic games like Bubble Bobble or Darius Gaiden, players can expect the fun family sports game Hat Trick Hero and Rastan Saga, which includes sequences previously not available in western versions. On top of that, relive contemporary classics like Elevator Action Returns or experience the unreleased Kaiser Knuckle upgrade Dan-Ku-Ga for the first time ever with the EGRET II mini. Thanks to special in-game features like save states, adjustable lives, and rapid-fire, even newcomers will be able to enjoy these classics.

A new trailer showcasing several of these gaming classics and the amazing features of the EGRET II mini can be found on YouTube:

The miniature console comes with awesome technical features like a 5-inch 4:3 rotating monitor to play the arcade classics either vertically or horizontally – just like with the original arcade cabinet. Besides playing directly on the console that has integrated stereo speakers, fans will be able to use the HDMI output to connect the EGRET II mini to their TVs.

Separately available are three different controllers that can be connected to the console via the two available USB-Type-A ports. The EGRET II mini – Control Pad, with its design and button layout, resembles modern controllers, while the EGRET II mini – Control Panel is inspired by the typical arcade layout, with six buttons and the possibility to adjust the joystick to move either in eight or in four directions. Additionally, the EGRET II mini – Paddle and Trackball Game Expansion Set includes a special controller inspired by classic arcade inputs and comes with a game SD card with ten additional classics.

The features of the EGRET II mini:

  • A total of 40 pre-installed games, including true arcade classics
  • 5-inch 4:3 rotating monitor (1024×768 resolution) for horizontal and vertical alignment and an optimal adaptation to the selected game
  • 6-button arcade layout and joystick that is individually adjustable for each game – easily switch from 8 directions to 4 directions
  • HDMI output to also play the games on TV
  • Two USB Type-A controller ports for the additional, optional EGRET II mini controllers (that are sold separately)
  • SD card slot to add even more games
  • Own integrated sound through stereo speakers
  • Special in-game features like: Save states, adjustable lives and rapid-fire

The EGRET II mini will be released soon. Pre-orders for the EGRET II mini ‑ Limited Blue Edition Bundle (standalone console) from ININ Games are still possible via the partner site Gamesrocket and with shipping starting on 3 June. The Strictly Limited Games EGRET II mini – Arcade Cabinet Blue Edition and Game Center Blue Edition, including exclusive physical collectibles, are also still available via their website and will start to ship one week later on 10 June.

Bohemai Interactive Unveils Road to Arma 4 with Arma Reforger

2022/05/17
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

Today, Bohemia Interactive invites Arma fans to experience the future of the series with a work-in-progress version of their next release, Arma Reforger. Simultaneously, the Czech-based game company officially confirms the development of the highly anticipated Arma 4 in a new cinematic video recounting the franchise’s most significant milestones.

Arma Reforger, available now on PC (Early Access) and Xbox Series X/S (Game Preview), will showcase the studio’s progress on their new Enfusion engine and offer a glimpse of things to come. Functioning as a creative platform, Arma Reforger will provide multiple tools and services for users to modify and adjust the experience.

As a standalone installment, Arma Reforger serves a platform for players to enjoy the new capabilities of Enfusion as well as to provide valuable feedback for the ongoing development of Arma 4. Besides this, Arma Reforger hopes to empower Bohemia Interactive’s dedicated community of modders with an exciting new suite of integrated, in-house Enfusion tools.

Drawing on the success of Bohemia Interactive’s debut game Arma: Cold War Assault, Arma Reforger returns players to the island of Everon and a familiar fictional 1980’s setting. The terrain itself, part of the fictitious Malden Islands archipelago, has been reimagined and faithfully recreated, with added improvements, such as lakes, ponds, and flowing rivers; each a popular feature request, made possible through Enfusion. The terrain, spanning an impressive 164 km2 area containing 51 km2 of landmass, offers players a stunning environment to discover, replete with dense forests, low-rolling hills, mountains, patchwork fields, and idyllic towns, inspired by the former state of Czechoslovakia and embellished with some necessary overtures towards the nation’s historic French heritage and maritime flavor.

In terms of playable content, Arma Reforger comes with two multiplayer game modes. The first of these is Conflict— a team versus team deployment, where players are compelled to work together in order to capture strategic positions from the enemy. By base-building and completing tasks, combatants can earn battlefield promotions and rise up through the ranks. There are two factions to choose from, American or Soviet, and each comes with its own era-authentic weapons, vehicles, and equipment. There is also a smaller independent force, with unique apparel that community veterans will quickly recognize from the first game in the company’s mil-sim legacy.

The second game mode is a real-time scenario editor, known as Game Master. In this dynamic sandbox, one or more curators take on the role of Game Master, creating responsive combat encounters for other players. Designed with both newcomers and long-standing Arma gamers in mind, this fast-paced, mod-compatible mission-maker ensures playthroughs are different every time.

In addition to all this, Arma Reforger is launching with access to an exclusive, in-game platform for sharing user content, named Workshop. Here, mods generated by PC users can be published for everyone to enjoy, including those playing on console. Furthermore, Bohemia Interactive is supporting the game’s release with Workbench; a software package that provides the community with the very same tools used for development. Any user, with a fair knowledge of C# scripting, should be able to add custom AI behaviors, audio and visual assets, or even completely new gameplay mechanics. Artists too can import their creations using intuitive, streamlined workflows. Essentially, imaginative players will be able to explore Enfusion to its limits and receive a crash course in Arma 4 modding, well ahead of schedule.

Main features of Arma Reforger are:
  • Game Modes
    Take to the battlefield in one of Arma Reforger‘s two multiplayer game modes. Select a side and fight for the island of Everon in Conflict, or edit scenarios in Game Master and manage events as they unfold, guiding players through the chaos of war
  • Multiplatform
    Experience authentic combat on both Xbox and PC, for the first time in the Arma series. Modded content is no longer exclusive to PC players and can be downloaded by console owners from the content creation repository on the Workshop.
  • Multiplayer
    Join other players in the Conflict game mode and fight for the island of Everon across a massive open-world terrain, or create your own scenario as a Game Master in Arma Reforger‘s real-time editor.
  • Reforging Arma
    Arma Reforger is a versatile platform for player exploration — powered by the all-new Enfusion engine. Every aspect of the game can be modded using Workbench, a suite of in-house development tools, designed specifically for the Arma community.
  • Workshop
    Expand the game with original modded content or make and share your own! The Workshop is Bohemia Interactive’s own integrated, repository service, meaning console players can also enjoy add-ons created by PC users.
  • Workbench
    Thanks to the Enfusion engine, you can mod Arma Reforger using the exact same tools used to make it. Introduce new mechanics, assets, and more. The only limit is your technical abilities and imagination. Reshape the game and share your own creative vision!

At present, Arma Reforger has no official v1.0 release date, although it will leave Early Access/Game Preview once it’s considered complete. Bohemia Interactive is also pledging continued support for the title, even as their teams shift their focus and resources towards Arma 4.

Explore Bohemia Interactive’s web pages that present the past, present, and future of Arma. ArmaPlatform congregates all the Arma titles, easy access to the games themselves, and information. Arma Reforger website addresses the latest installment in the Arma series. Arma 4 website will outline the upcoming title in the future.

For more news and updates, be sure to follow Arma Reforger on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, Tik Tok, Steam, and Xbox.

World of Warships Getting Brand New French Cruisers and More

2022/05/17
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Wargaming, publisher and developer of the naval multiplayer free-to-play game World of Warships, will launch on May 19th its latest content update, bringing with it brand new French Cruisers, a fresh batch of Azur Lane content, alongside fully introducing Italian Destroyers into the Tech Tree. In addition to these headline content additions, update 0.11.4 also brings new seasons of Ranked and Clan Battles, and the introduction of the praised Arms Race mode in Random and co-op Battles.

Allez les Bleus!
Three new French cruisers make their debut appearance in this update. Available in early access, players will be able to take the helm of the Tier VIII Cherbourg, Tier IX Brest, and Tier X Marseille. These new ships, projects of the French Navy before creating the famous Dunkerque and Richelieu class, will bolster the existing roster of French cruisers, featuring large-caliber guns mounted on the bow. Whilst working best at long to medium range, with the help of their powerful secondary battery guns, these new ships can also pack a punch in close-range encounters. To celebrate their arrival, the Port of Marseille has been updated with a fresh coat of paint.

The Return of Azur Lane
The girls who soar on the seas are back in Update 0.11.4 armed with an assortment of new content for players to show off. Available during the update are ship camouflages for the Iowa, Indomitable, and Shōkaku, alongside 6 new commanders include the famous Bismarck and New Jersey as well as commemorative flags. The ship AL Aurora and AL Azuma will expand the roaster of Azur Lane ships in the game.

Iconic Italian Destroyers Available for Research
Following their initial rollout, Italian Destroyers will now become obtainable within the tech tree. Equipped with fast reloading torpedoes, they are bound to make a splash while taking their foes down with breathtaking speed. The entire branch of Italian destroyers is available for players to research with the release of Update 0.11.4. You can learn the details about new Italian ships here.

New Season of Ranked Battles and more!
Alongside the return of the fan-favorite Arms Race game mode in Random and Co-op Battles, Update 0.11.4 brings a brand new season of Ranked Battles to World of Warships. This season, in all leagues, battles will take place in a 6v6 format on Tier VIII and IX ships with players earning their stars to progress through the rankings. The new season of Clan Battles, named “Cayman,” will pit clans against each other in Tier X and Superships for valuable steel, coal and signal flags!

For a full list of updates and changes, find the full patch notes here.

The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent Coming to Home Video

2022/05/17
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Movie News, News, Trailers / Videos

Celebrate the world’s hero and prodigal movie star Nicolas Cage when The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent arrives on Digital June 7 and on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack (plus Blu-ray and Digital), Blu-ray Combo Pack (plus DVD and Digital), DVD, and On Demand June 21 from Lionsgate. The adrenaline-fueled comedy stars Academy Award® winner Nicolas Cage (Best Actor, Leaving Las Vegas, 1995; National Treasure Franchise, Gone in 60 Seconds, The Rock), Pedro Pascal (“The Mandalorian,” “Narcos,” “Game of Thrones”), Sharon Horgan, Ike Barinholtz, Alessandra Mastronardi, Jacob Scipio, with Primetime Emmy® Award winner Neil Patrick Harris (Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series, “Glee,” 2010; “How I Met Your Mother,” Gone Girl, Harold & Kumar franchise), and Primetime Emmy® Award and GRAMMY Award® winner Tiffany Haddish (Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series, “Saturday Night Live,” 2018; Best Comedy Album, “Black Mitzvah”; Like a Boss, Night School, Girls Trip).

In this wildly entertaining, action-packed comedy, Oscar® winner Nicolas Cage plays…Nick Cage! Creatively unfulfilled and facing financial ruin, the fictionalized version of Cage accepts a million-dollar offer to attend the birthday of a dangerous superfan (Pedro Pascal). Things take an unexpected turn when Cage is recruited by a CIA operative (Tiffany Haddish) and he must use his legendary acting skills, channeling his most iconic and beloved characters to become a real-life action hero.

The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack, and DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $42.99, $39.99, and $29.96, respectively.

4K ULTRA HD / BLU-RAY / DIGITAL SPECIAL FEATURES
  • Deleted Scenes (with Optional Audio Commentary by Writer-Director Tom Gormican and Writer-Executive producer Kevin Etten)
  • The Mind
    Meet the filmmakers and learn about the creative decisions behind the film. A film made with love, passion, and massive talent.
  • Glimmers of a Bygone Cage
    He’s back. Not that he went anywhere. Go back in time in this behind-the-scenes featurette and relive Nicolas Cage’s journey as an actor and see how a legendary career inspired both filmmakers and cast to create a new era of Cage.
  • Everybody Needs a Javi
    Nick Cage meets his ultimate fan. Discover why Pedro Pascal was the perfect choice to play the charismatic, lovable, and eccentric fan with a dark, dangerous secret.
  • Nick, Nicky, and Sergio
    The man, the actor, the legend. Take a look inside Nicolas Cage’s mind and find out how this film is the culmination of a legendary career, but also a new beginning for one of the most versatile actors of our time.
  • Second Act Action  
    And . . . action, and more action! Immerse yourself in the exciting world of stunts and special effects that helped to create incredible, well-choreographed action sequences with the help of the latest in high technology for filmmaking.
  • Cages 5 and Up
    Don’t kids say the darndest things? What if what they said were lines from some of your favorite Nick Cage movies? We thought you’d never ask.
  • SXSW Film Festival Q&A Featuring the Cast and Filmmakers.
  • Audio Commentary by Writer-Director Tom Gormican and Writer-Executive Producer Kevin Etten
DVD SPECIAL FEATURES
  • Deleted Scenes (with Optional Audio Commentary by Writer-Director Tom Gormican and Writer-Executive Producer Kevin Etten)
  • SXSW Film Festival Q&A Featuring the Cast and Filmmakers
  • Audio Commentary by Writer-Director Tom Gormican and Writer-Executive Producer Kevin Etten

Official Site: https://www.nickcage.movie/

Halloween Horror Nights Unveils Universal Monsters: Legends Collide Maze

2022/05/17
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Halloween, News, Trailers / Videos

Universal Pictures’ most notorious horror icons, The Wolf Man, Dracula and The Mummy, come together for the first time ever in the all-new “Universal Monsters: Legends Collide” haunted houses as part of Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort – where these infamous classic monsters invite guests to join them in an epic battle beginning this September.

Halloween Horror Nights continues to expand on the thrilling legacy from Universal Pictures – the movie studio that birthed the classic horror monsters on screen – with this original haunted house debuting at Universal Studios’ theme parks from coast-to-coast.  Inspired by the event’s previous Universal Monsters attractions, this year’s unique experience resurrects the monstrous triple threat of The Wolf Man, Dracula and The Mummy for one harrowing haunted house.

This bi-coastal experience will transport guests to the 19th century with the trio of monsters seeking one thing: The Amulet of Ra. The Wolf Man believes this ancient relic contains the power to finally lift his dreaded curse, while Dracula and The Mummy have nefarious plans to use it to bring humankind to its knees. With the full moon on the rise and a race against time, guests find themselves entangled in a bloodthirsty battle between the terrifying titans – and only one will survive.

Elevating the mayhem, GRAMMY® Award-winning musician, SLASH, returns to collaborate with Universal Studios Hollywood with an original composition for their haunted house.

Halloween Horror Nights begins on Friday, September 2 in Orlando with 10 terrifying haunted houses and Thursday, September 8 in Hollywood with eight frightening haunted houses. Both events will run select nights through Monday, October 31, and additional details will be revealed soon.

Tickets and vacation packages are now on sale for Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando Resort,  and tickets for Universal Studios Hollywood will be available soon. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.HalloweenHorrorNights.com.

Toy Soldiers HD Gets Big Update

2022/05/16
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Toy Soldiers HD is the digital embodiment of our childhood imagination mixed with strategy and military action. WWI era toy soldiers and military vehicles locked in strategic combat filled with authentic sights and sounds.

Relive your childhood Toy Soldiers HD is a diorama of military action set in a child’s bedroom, a library, lounge, and more. At your command are toy army soldiers, tanks, biplanes, bombers, machine guns, mortars, fixed upgradeable emplacements to defend your base from waves of increasingly challenging attacks. These ingredients make Toy Soldiers HD a lot of fun to play.

Like many strategy games, you carefully build your defenses and plot your offensive moves, but one of the things that makes Toy Soldiers HD unique is the ability to instantly pop in and out of the battlefield from both third-person top-down strategic perspective and first-person POV shooter perspective in both single and multiplayer. Watch the battle play out as you build, upgrade, and repair your defenses or jump feet first into it and wage war against your opponent. Don’t worry, when you go full first-person POV, AI takes over your units.

Authentic sights and sounds of WWI create an immersive experience. Toy Soldiers HD will include never-before played content, enhanced HD graphics (hence the name), and improved camera and sound. All previously released DLC will be included in the campaign flow.

PC PATCH UPDATE

Online Play

  • Fixed issues with matchmaking and online sign in status so the player is recognized as online and able to play online matches.

  • Fixed random crash attempting to join Quick Match and Private Match play.

  • Fixed issues with leaderboard stats properly updating.

  • Fixed game desync issues.

  • Improved Tank and Airplane handling and control.

Random crashes

  • Fixed random crashes reported.

Save Data

  • Fixed issue with progress sometimes being lost after playing split screen mode.

Tsar Tank Boss

  • Fixed issue where the level ends once the boss appears.

Double Turrets

  • Fixed issues here the player can sometimes place more than one turret on a placement location.

Level Completion – Back Button

  • Fixed issue with being able to exit to the main menu from the end of level results screen.

Expansion Level Progress

  • Fixed issue with campaign progression sometimes not being able to properly access new expansion levels added to the campaign.

Achievements and Golden Cubes

  • Fixed issue with all Achievements and Golden Cubes being achieved and collected.

PC Frame Rate

  • PC frame rate running at 60 fps for both campaign and multiplayer.

General Improvements (All Platforms)

  • Aiming/Bullet trajectories and targeting reticle behavior

  • Camera movement in game movement and use

  • Turret user control improvement pass

  • Turret selecting/de-selecting

  • Turret tracking and movement

  • Adjustments made to improve in-game level ranking and scoring

  • Vehicle respawn restored in most levels/places.

  • Improved post effects and lighting

  • UI Fixes/Polish

  • Redid level camera fly ins

  • Polish pass on LEVEL SELECT MENU

  • Polish pass on Victory Screen

  • Polish pass on Surrender Screen

  • Polish pass on Stat Screen layout

  • Adjusted layouts and Increased font sizes in many places for readability

Hunt: Showdown Gets New Quest System

2022/05/16
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Halloween, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

Crytek has expanded Hunt: Showdown by adding a new quest system to the game with the launch today of Update 1.8.1 on PC. Players will be able to “summon” quests to complete when they enter the bayou, with challenges like taking down specific enemies, killing grunts, locating boss lairs, and more. There are five quest categories to choose from, ranging from Simple to Legendary. Players will earn more stars for completing more difficult challenges. Each week players can earn up to 30 stars, which will offer a maximum reward of 25 Blood Bonds. Additional rewards for completing quests will include in-game items like explosives and pistols, and available quests will rotate and reset every Monday.

The Hunt: Showdown community is invited to help shape the development of this new feature by giving their feedback on the game’s social channels. Players have the chance to see their ideas for quests come to the game. Ideas can be submitted on social media channels using the hashtag “#SuggestAQuest.” Qualifying quest ideas will be collated by the Hunt: Showdown team and a community vote will be held based on a shortlist. The winning idea will be added to a future update to the game.

“The new quest system will give players more control over the in-game challenges they wish to take on and the chance to earn more rewards every day,” said Fatih Özbayram, Senior Producer for Hunt: Showdown. “Hunt is a community-driven game, and this exciting new system will expand and evolve as we progress, shaped by player feedback. We’re also delighted to offer fans the chance to see their idea for a quest implemented in the game. The Hunt community is full of creativity, and we can’t wait to see what ideas players come up with!”

Find out more about the new quest system by checking out the full update notes on Steam.

Update 1.8.1 is expected to arrive on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One later this week.