343 Industries shared a teaser trailer ahead of the Halo Infinite Lone Wolves: Season 2 launch, set for May 3, 2022. Players can expect a fresh slate of content including new maps, modes, themed limited-time events, and an all-new Battle Pass that never expires. More details on maps, modes and everything else Season 2 will be shared throughout April as we gear up for launch on May 3.
For the latest on what’s coming in Season 2 you can find the Halo Infinite March 2022 update blog here. And for details on the feedback and development priorities stemming from Season 1, check out the Outcomes reports focused on gameplay and live service.
Today, as part of the 20th anniversary celebration of the KINGDOM HEARTS franchise, SQUARE ENIX® and Disney announced that KINGDOM HEARTS IV, the newest installment in the beloved RPG series, is in early development, and also revealed a brand-new mobile game, KINGDOM HEARTS Missing-Link.
Watch the KINGDOM HEARTS 20th Anniversary Announcement Trailer here:
In the announcement trailer, Sora makes a triumphant return with an updated look at the beginning of an epic new storyline titled the “Lost Master Arc.” Beginning with Sora facing off in a boss battle against a giant enemy, players are introduced to the Quadratum, a large, expansive city set in a gorgeous, realistic world unlike anything ever seen before in the KINGDOM HEARTS series. Fans will be excited to see the return of Sora’s well-known companions Donald and Goofy, in addition to the first appearance of Strelitzia, a mysterious new character who appears before Sora in this strange new setting.
Fans can also look forward to KINGDOM HEARTS Missing-Link, an all-new game for iOS and Android devices, which allows players to embark on adventures from the realm of Scala ad Caelum into the real world. Players will be able to engage in exhilarating battles against the Heartless and discover a new, original story. A closed beta test is planned for 2022*.
“We’re thrilled to celebrate the series’ 20th anniversary with the announcement of two new KINGDOM HEARTS titles,” said KINGDOM HEARTS series Brand Manager, Ichiro Hazama. “We’d like to thank the fans for all of their support over the years, and we can’t wait for them to experience all that’s to come for Sora.”
“Sora is an original Disney video game hero like no other, beloved by our team, and fans across the world. We’ve been honored to work with Tetsuya Nomura and his team for two decades to introduce these original stories of discovery, courage, and friendship,” said Nana Gadd, Director, Walt Disney Games. “This glimpse into Sora’s next adventure is just the beginning – we can’t wait to show more when the time is right.”
Additionally, the KINGDOM HEARTS team announced that the highly anticipated final chapter of KINGDOM HEARTS DARK ROAD will be released in August 2022 as a free update to the KINGDOM HEARTS Union χ Dark Road app.
SQUARE ENIX and Disney hosted the KINGDOM HEARTS 20th Anniversary event in Tokyo, Japan where together with fans, they celebrated the past 20 years of the beloved franchise and provided a first look at what’s to come next. The event also featured a live music performance, a showcase of stained-glass artworks and on-stage appearances from Series Director, Tetsuya Nomura, series’ composer, Yoko Shimomura, and other development members. Fans can enjoy photos from the event on the official social channels and look forward to a recording of the event which will be shared at a later date.
Lastly, there is a variety of anniversary themed merchandise available for Pre-Order through the official SQUARE ENIX Store. For more information, please visit: https://sqex.link/5n9x
People are going missing in the sleepy little town of Raven Brooks, and publisher tinyBuild invite players to begin investigating today. With pre-orders now open with exclusive Beta access, the world of Hello Neighbor 2 is ready and waiting for aspiring sleuths to sneak, stalk and puzzle their way through.
What secrets do the townsfolk hold? And how does the reclusive inventor (and antagonist of the first game) Mr Peterson fit in? Start unravelling the town’s mysteries today in the Beta, and close the case when the game launches December 6th.
Developed by Eerie Guest Studios, Hello Neighbor 2 is a Stealth Horror adventure set in the open-world town of Raven Brooks. Playing as overly-caffeinated reporter Quentin, you’ll be free to explore the town by day or night, discover the routines and quirks of the locals, and investigate what exactly they’re hiding from the world.
Your snooping won’t go unnoticed, of course. From the leery town police to paranoid townsfolk, you’ll have to keep things quiet and move quickly if you want to avoid ending up on a missing persons list yourself, especially as you’ll be up against some downright fiendish AI that learns from the player.
Aspiring sleuths who pre-order Hello Neighbor 2 today can start playing immediately on PC, Xbox or PlayStation and get their first taste of this sneaky stealth-horror adventure. Players who pre-order the Deluxe edition will also gain five days of early access to the final version closer to launch , as well as day-one DLC.
Just to give you a little taste of what to expect, the titles of the three DLCs are Late Fees, Back To School and Hello-copter, the first two adding new environments and puzzles to the mix, while the third introduces an exciting new gameplay mechanic.
Don’t worry about ruining the mystery during this early peek, either. While the open Beta will give players a good taste of what to expect from the full game, we’re keeping the best and juiciest surprises and secrets for launch day. Still, the clues are all there – dive in now and see what you can figure out!
Pre-order Hello Neighbor 2 today on PC (Steam or Epic), Xbox or PlayStation for immediate access to the open Beta. The full game releases on December 6th, with Deluxe Edition players able to jump in five days early.
Those wanting to dig deeper into the many mysteries of the town can check out a collection of best-selling books, an animated TV show pilot, a comic series and a party game.
Here’s the first look at gameplay in The Quarry is available for viewing here. In addition to the gameplay footage, a new batch of screenshots is now available here.
During the prologue of The Quarry, teenage camp counselors Laura (Siobhan Williams) and her boyfriend Max (Skyler Gisondo) drive to Hackett’s Quarry Summer Camp one night earlier than they were scheduled to arrive. Things do not go as planned.
This first look at gameplay sets the stage for the harrowing events that follow, giving you just a taste of what’s in store. Unimaginable choices await you as the other counselors of Hackett’s Quarry Summer Camp struggle to survive an unpredictable night of horror.
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SnowRunner, the ultimate off-road driving experience from Saber Interactive and Focus Entertainment, is coming with all of its existing content to PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S on May 31, with a free upgrade for all owners on PlayStation®4 and Xbox One. Conquer the wilderness of SnowRunner’s vast open world like never before with superb visuals and performance.
With the power of the newest console generation, you’ll navigate the massively diverse terrain of SnowRunner’s biomes in gorgeous 4K|60 FPS detail, with revolutionary physics and haptic feedback support to feel every nuance of terrain under your tires. Watch nature and the elements come to life as you spin the wheels across mud, snow, ice and rivers to complete deliveries and explore the open world. Play solo or with up to three friends with full crossplay support across all platforms.
SnowRunner and its Year 1 and Year 2 Passes are currently available on PlayStation®4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC. For more information, visit the official store page.
SQUARE ENIX® today announced that CHRONO CROSS™: THE RADICAL DREAMERS EDITION is now available digitally on PlayStation®4 (PS4™), Nintendo Switch™, Xbox One and Steam®. Players can now embark on an epic adventure featuring enhanced illustrations from original character designer, Nobuteru Yuuki, refined music from acclaimed composer, Yasunori Mitsuda, and a variety of additional improvements.
CHRONO CROSS: THE RADICAL DREAMERS EDITION brings the time-bending tale of adventure and friendship to a new generation, featuring one of the largest and most diverse casts of playable characters of any RPG with more than 40 unique potential party members. Follow the story of Serge, who stumbles into another world and learns of the connection between his existence and the future of his planet. The remastered edition includes “RADICAL DREAMERS – Le Trésor Interdit -“, a text-based adventure video game released for Satellaview in 1996 that establishes the foundation of the CHRONO CROSS story.
Players can look forward to an array of exciting new enhancements and features in CHRONO CROSS: THE RADICAL DREAMERS EDITION including:
3D models converted to HD*
Brand new artwork and character redesign by Nobuteru Yuuki*
Refined background music by Yasunori Mitsuda
Switch enemy encounters on or off
Background filter feature*
Battle enhancement features
Auto-battle function
French, Italian, German and Spanish localization now added
Switch between imitation pixel font and HD font*
Change screen resolution
The inclusion of RADICAL DREAMERS– Le Trésor Interdit -, never before released in the West.
Players can choose between playing with original or updated graphics*
Players can also enjoy one brand new song and seven re-arranged music tracks from CHRONO CROSS and RADICAL DREAMERS – Le Trésor Interdit -, all supervised by Yasunori Mitsuda.
CHRONO CROSS: THE RADICAL DREAMERS EDITION on PlayStation®4 will include a PS4 theme featuring Serge and Kid sailing on the blue ocean with a dragon in the skies above. Players can obtain the theme from the PlayStation Store. The featured background music is a guitar arrangement of “RADICAL DREAMERS -Le Trésor Interdit-”, which was supervised by Yasunori Mitsuda and had previously only been recorded on the limited-edition CHRONO CROSS 20th Anniversary Live Tour Blu-ray Disc.
The night has come for Boston’s Camarilla, announcing the beginning of pre-orders for Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong, the Narrative RPG of Big Bad Wolf studio. The game will be available May 19th on PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and PC (Epic Games Store).
Mysterious assassins have attacked the Boston Camarilla – a secret society comprising most of the vampires in the city. Galeb Bazory, Emem Louis, and Leysha are tasked by the Prince of the city’s Kindred with learning the identity of the attackers as well as the motives underlying the large-scale attack. The orders are simple: infiltrate, investigate and get answers, using supernatural powers if necessary.
In this adaptation of the pen and paper game, players of Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong take control of three heroes with their own character sheets. Through their choices, they will shape the stats of their characters. Using their Skills, it is possible to pick a lock, intimidate an NPC or make more efficient deductions based on hints. The protagonists also have vampiric powers, known as Disciplines, allowing them to reach inaccessible areas, conceal their presence, or foresee potential futures.
Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong combines the exploration of a wide variety of environments, skillfully-crafted dialogs, clever puzzles, and a branching story where every choice comes with a consequence. The characters are finely developed and, faithful to the World of Darkness IP, reveal that they are monsters in spite of their human appearance.
With more than fifteen different endings for the main characters and the fate of Boston’s Camarilla, each Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong player will experience their own adventure in this unique Narrative RPG.
Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong will be available on PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox One et Xbox Series X|S and PC (Epic Games Store) on the 19th of May 2022.
Mad Catz Global Limited, a leading innovator in gaming hardware, is excited to announce a new mechanical gaming keyboard, the S.T.R.I.K.E. 6. The S.T.R.I.K.E 6 combines the space-saving convenience of the compact 60% form factor with extreme customization and functionality.
With the compact and portable 60% design, the S.T.R.I.K.E. 6 frees up your desk space for a more ergonomic and comfortable gaming experience. Minus the number pad, gamers can position the mouse closer to the keyboard at a more ergonomic angle to their bodies. Gamers will also have more room for their other peripherals and hardware. The functionality of a fill-sized keyboard is not sacrificed thanks to the 51 built-in function keys.
Up your RGB lighting game with 26 RGB effects: S.T.R.I.K.E. 6 further enhances the gaming experience with brilliant RGB lighting and extreme customization. Gamers can customize or design per-key RGB effects with the included software and enjoy nearly endless lighting possibilities. Built for gamers, Mad Catz’s mechanical switches provide for a precise linear actuation, last up to 80 million keystrokes, and can be hot-swapped to match your personal preference. High-capacity onboard memory allows for the customization of up to 10 macro profiles. On-the-fly shortcuts allow for quick switching even in the heat of battle.
The Mad Catz S.T.R.I.K.E. 6 will ship from the middle of March 2022. Availability may vary by region. For more on availability and pricing in each territory, please contact Mad Catz or the PR contacts below.
Thunderful & Carry Castle have revealed that Source of Madness, their side-scrolling roguelite action-RPG, is coming to PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch on May 11th, alongside the full launch of the Steam version, after its successful run in Early Access. With ever-changing landscapes to explore and new monstrosities to face on every run, this Lovecraftian odyssey offers a truly unique spin on the genre. Upon the 1.0 launch, Source of Madness will increase in price to $19.99 / €19.99 / £16.99 on Steam and the launch price on console will be the same. Any Steam players wanting to secure Source of Madness at its current Early Access price can still purchase the game before May 11th.
Source of Madness puts players in the role of an acolyte in an alternate reality controlled by cosmic entities. These worlds warp and distort each day, leaving the Loam Lands unpredictably terraformed and inhabited by grotesque beings of celestial origins. To get to the source of this unknowable evil, your voyage will take you across nine biomes, from the depths of Dungeon of Forgotten Knowledge, the eerie landscape of the Forest of Lies, to the grand non-euclidean citadel R’Lyeh, all the way up to celestial bodies on the rims of the universe.
On PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, Source of Madness runs with up to 4K resolution at 60fps, keeping the action fluid and responsive. On PS4 and Xbox One, players can enjoy a native 1080p resolution at 60fps. On Nintendo Switch, Source of Madness runs at 1080p docked and 720p in handheld/tabletop mode, targeting 60fps.
Each playthrough will feature not only unpredictable terrain, but up to billions of permutations of procedurally-generated beasts born of a neural network that concocts creatures from a seemingly endless abyss. These physics-rigged monstrosities climb and stretch in billions of different ways as they’re brought to life by a powerful machine-learning AI that will do anything to make your life a living hell!
Face off against these abominations using a wide variety of spells. Choose between five classes, upgrade your skills, and unlock all manner of magic abilities as you collect equipment and items left behind by those who came before you. Build your arsenal as you go by infusing the blood of your enemies into magical altars to unlock new spells. But beware: every time you perish the world will be reborn and all your equipment will be lost.
“With Source of Madness we wanted to make a roguelite that does more than simply rearrange level layouts and enemy combinations, but rather creates all new unholy beasts to face off against in each playthrough,” said Per Fornander, CEO at Carry Castle. “We knew we were opening Pandora’s box by unleashing so many permutations of machine learning AI monstrosities, but thanks to our audience of Early Access players, we were able to ensure that this multi platform launch is as polished as can be.”
Warner Bros. Games and Turtle Rock Studios today revealed the launch trailer for Back 4 Blood – Expansion 1: Tunnels of Terror showing off the all-new action coming to the first-person co-op zombie shooter as part of the game’s first major downloadable content (DLC), set to release on April 12.
The trailer introduces two new playable Cleaners debuting in this expansion – Sharice, an axe-wielding firefighter known for her defensive prowess, and Heng, a tough as nails, no-nonsense restaurateur skilled at slaying Ridden with his knife. The video provides a detailed look at the new Ridden Hives PvE cooperative activity, where teams of up to four players can explore the cavernous depths of seven Ridden infested areas full of labyrinthine tunnels below Evansburgh. To earn rewards, players must outmaneuver the new Warped Ridden, including the landmine-setting Urchins, horrifying Shredders, and damage-dealing Rippers. These Ridden variations are also playable in PvP Swarm mode and can be earned, along with the new Cleaners, for use in PvP matches.
Additionally, the Tunnels of Terror expansion will include seven new legendary weapons, eight exclusive character skins, 12 new weapon skins, new cards, and more. The expansion will also coincide with the release of the No Hope difficulty, a free update for all Back 4 Blood owners adding an extra level of challenge for elite players. Please note, all playable content included in the expansion will be accessible by all players in a party as long as one player in that party has purchased the expansion.
