Dying Light: The Beast is a new stand alone game that brings back Kyle Crane from the first Dying Light game and it’s DLC. Kyle was absent from Dying Light 2, probably because at the end of The Following players could experience two different endings and neither of them were particularly… healthy.

The game is set thirteen years since Kyle was last seen and finds him exploring the post-apocalyptic Castor Woods, a once-popular tourist destination. The area is populated with human factions as well as monsters including “the mysterious creature that’s turned the woods into its personal hunting grounds.”

As you might have gathered Kylie is no longer fully human. “Years of brutal experimentation took its toll, but the zombie DNA and yours are now intertwined so that you are able to unleash a beast-like power,” say Techland. “It flows through your veins. No one can take it from you. Use it. And you’ll discover it’s not just a curse.”

Voice actor Roger Craig Smith will be returning to the role of Kyle Crane. “Stepping back into Kyle Crane’s shoes feels like a reunion with an old friend,” Smith said. “And even though he’s gone through a terrible time, there’s still plenty of legendary hero left in him.”

The extra nice news is that if you own  Dying Light 2: Stay Human Ultimate Edition you will get The Beast for free!

“Development of Dying Light: The Beast originally started as a story DLC for Dying Light 2 Stay Human. But after two years of work, its size and scope has changed so much that it evolved into a standalone, self-contained experience,” say Techland. “To show appreciation for the community who patiently waited for the DLC, Techland will be offering Dying Light: The Beast at no extra cost to all owners of the Dying Light 2 Stay Human Ultimate Edition, delivering a full standalone adventure instead of just a DLC.”

Dying Light: The Beas coming to to PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, Xbox and PlayStation – and that includes last gen  – but no release date has been given.

Source: YouTube / Press Release

Rumours of a new Mafia game have been floating around for a while and they have now been confirmed with the reveal of Mafia: The Old Country. This time you will be heading to the 1900s Sicily underworld and the game will be out on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam.

“Uncover the origins of organized crime with a gritty mob story set in the brutal underworld of 1900s Sicily. Fight to survive in this dangerous and unforgiving era, with action brought to life by the authentic realism and rich storytelling that the critically acclaimed Mafia series is known for.”

“Across the first three entries in the Mafia franchise, we introduced players to the world of the Mafia through brutal stories set in different eras,” said Nick Baynes, President of Hangar 13. “In Mafia: The Old Country, we’re going back to the roots of what fans love about the franchise, crafting a deep, linear narrative with that classic mob movie feeling, visiting a stunning new setting, and delivering it all in a tight, focused package perfect for fans of immersive experiences.”

A full reveal of the game will occur in December, so I would guess that would be at The Game Awards 2024.

Source: YouTube / 2K

Well, there we go. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is coming to PlayStation 5.

After months and months of only talking about the game in terms of Xbox Series X|S and PC, MachineGames had Geoff Keighley do the dirty work and confirm that the Indy adventure will also come to PlayStation 5, as part of Microsoft’s broadening push for cross-platform gaming.

However, there will still be a period of exclusivity. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle comes to Xbox Series X|S and PC on 9th  December 2025 – and on Xbox Game Pass Utlimate of course, while you can play three days early by pre-ordering the Premium Edition, Premium Edition Upgrade, or Collector’s Edition. The PlayStation 5 port will traipse along a few months later in Spring 2025.

Here’s a new trailer with Troy Baker exploring the world in which he will take on the role of Indiana Jones:

This will only further the rumours that Microsoft will bring practically everything to PlayStation 5 in the fullness of time – rumours earlier this year already suggested that Indiana Jones was on the way over, alongside Starfield, and potentially even Halo.

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is a mixed first and third person action adventure set between Raiders of the Lost Arc and The Last Crusade in 1937, and includes characters from the original film returning including Doctor Marcus Brody, originally played by Denholm Elliott. Doctor Jones is working late at Marshall College but is woken up late to find a rather imposing thief stealing a sacred relic. He then heads to Vatican to figure out why that one particular relic was stolen. From there the story will take players to Sukhothai, the Pyramids, the Himalayas and beyond.

The iconic whip naturally makes an appearance and can be used for attacking enemies to stun them, pull their legs and more, as a distraction in stealth, or for swinging around the environments, and there will be plenty of puzzles for Indy to solve. While it’s mainly a first person game, it will swap to third person when certain actions are performed, such as climbing, and for cutscenes.

Gamescom Opening Night Live just pulled the rabbit out of the hat with the return of gaming legend Peter Molyneux. Younger readers not have a clue who he is, but suffice to say he was one the rockstar developers in the 16 bit days and created the God game genre with Populous,

He then went of to make the likes of Black and White and Fable before deciding to make a mobile game, Curiosity: What’s Inside the Cube? The “game” involved everyone in the world tapping away at a cube to remove layers, with the person who made the final tap winning a prize. It was an absolute mess, so he then went to make a mobile god game, Godus, which also ended up as a mess. Thankfully he seems to have realised he made some mistakes and opened his interview saying “After messing around on mobile – what the hell was I doing?!?”

So then, on to his new god game, Master of Albion which is coming to PC. Created by a team of 20 veterans it allows your create and customise almost everything, from buildings to weapons. During the day the aim is to craft and build your town, but by night you have to defend it from evil creatures. The key feature here is that you can swap from God mode to third person and take control of a character and go and smash some skulls in yourself.

“The story of Albion is one of power and consequence, a rich and deep narrative set in a world full of quests and moral choices. Navigate your way through intrigue and plot – kings come and go, lords shake you by the hand then stab you in the back, and the people work like dogs and are treated no better.”

“Gifted god like, ancient powers, you face an enemy the likes of which have not been seen in hundreds of years. Magic is returning to the hills and halls of Albion, threatening to tear down the the very foundations of society. Unravel the mystery of the mages, defeat the enemy that lurks in the night and conquer a sorcery that could kill us all.”

You can Wishlist the game on Steam right now.

Source: Youtube

TiMi Studios’s Team Jade has shared a fresh look at Delta Force: Hawk Ops, announcing that the game will be playable during the next Steam Next Fest in October, before kicking off PC Early Access in Q4 of this year. The game is coming to PS5, PS4, PC and mobile.

Delta Force: Hawk Ops is set to be a free-to-play online FPS, reviving the classic game franchise for a modern audience. The Delta Force will return with a lot of high tech and upgraded weapons within a dynamic world. Large scale multiplayer battles look like they will have the kind of vehicular combat and building destruction that will appeal to Battlefield fans, while there’s also the kinds of high tech gadgetry that has come to define Ghost Recon games of late.

There will be multiple game modes, including Havoc Warfare, which will include battles across land, sea and air, while Hazard Operations shifts gears for an extraction shooter form. There’s also a Black Hawk Down campaign that is inspired by the Ridley Scott film.

The game has been in development for a while, first at NovaLogic, before the rights were acquired by Tencent and development duties handed over to TiMi Studios, who are best known for having developed Call of Duty: Mobile.

2K and Firxis have announced the release date for Civilization VII, with 11th February 2025 the day to book of work. Then the next day, and probably the day after that if you’re easily lured into playing just one more turn.

The team at Firaxis will be holding a more in-depth stream of their own after Opening Night Live, which you can view here at 9:30PM:

From the ONL trailer we can see how the studio are pushing on the visual stylings of the game and the dynamism of the world. There’s tornadoes, volcanos and other terrible forces of nature, while cities sprawl across the map with intricate detail… just waiting to get crushed under the tracks of invading tanks, or get blasted by nukes.

Stay tuned for more when we get a look at Civ VII during Gamescom this week!

In the meantime, here’s some blurb from 2K:

The award-winning strategy game franchise returns with a revolutionary new chapter. Sid Meier’s Civilization® VII empowers you to build the greatest empire the world has ever known!Rule as one of many legendary leaders from throughout history. Establish your civilization, construct cities and architectural wonders to expand your territory, conquer or cooperate with rival civilizations in pursuit of prosperity, and explore the far reaches of the unknown world. Will you build an empire that stands the test of time?Sid Meier’s Civilization® VII is a 4X strategy game developed by the legendary team at Firaxis Games, developers of the Civilization and XCOM franchises.

It has been quite a while since the last Civ, as Civilization VI was released on PC way back in 2016. It was subsequently ported to Switch, PlayStation, Xbox and even mobile devices. We gave the Switch version 9/10 in our review, Nick saying, “There’s plenty to sink your teeth into, providing hours upon hours of unique experiences, accompanied by a divine soundtrack to really get you in the mood for building nations. Civ VI is a titan of a game and well worth your time, even if you’ve already spent hours on the PC version, because, now it’s portable, which is potentially dangerous to those who have jobs. Now the threat of taking “just one more turn” can haunt you wherever you go.”

Starfield is getting two updates and the first is the free Rev-8 vehicle that will be available right about now. “Now is your chance to explore new frontiers (and reach new heights) in your very own land cruiser,” say Bethesda,

We also got an release date for the Shattered Space DLC and that will be out on September 30th 2024.  There’s some decidedly spooky vibes to the DLC and trailer, with a mysterious power stirring the city of Dazra on House Va-runn’s hidden homeworld – this will be a big new area to explore akin to the other capital planets in the base game. Here you’ll investigate a new cosmic threat, explore a brand new planet and find new weapons, spacesuits, and gear.

“The home planet of House Va’ruun remains a mystery to the vast majority of the citizens of the Settled Systems,” say Bethesda. “The religious zealots that make up this clandestine faction are known only by their dangerous reputation. When a distress signal originating from a derelict star station leads you on a path to Va’ruun’kai, you’ll begin to uncover the secrets surrounding the followers of the Great Serpent. Explore a new location, take on new enemies and experience the story of House Va’ruun when Shattered Space launches later this year.”

We took a look at Starfield when it was released and this is what Stefan had to say:

“Skyrim and Fallout 4 had a space baby and named it Starfield. As with every child, there’s the hope that it will better its parents as it grows into adulthood, and from the time spent with Starfield, I’d say it’s right up there with Bethesda’s best. I’ve certainly enjoyed what I’ve seen so far and the new setting, but there’s just no getting away from the fact that it has its mother’s eyes and its dad’s nose.”

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Capcom has shared a good long look at Monster Hunter Wilds for Gamescom Opening Night Live, featuring plenty of big beastie battling. Monster Hunter Wilds is in development for PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, and it’s coming out in 2025.

The third trailer for the game revealed the new Scarlet Forest locale, introduced us to battles with the Lala Barina, as well as the apex predator, the Rey Dau. Oh, and of course there was some new ways to cook and camp on show. Everybody loves cooking in games.

Capcom recently ran through the gamut of weapons and abilities that you’ll have available to you with a series of short and pithy individual video trailers – see the first of those here.

Players will have access to new gadgets and companions like the Seikret, a new creature that you can mount and ride across the open world. The Seikret can also automatically follow the trail to get you to the target monster, and give you time to heal, sharpen your weapons and grab useful items and materials that you meander past. It also has a holster to let you swap between primary and secondary weapons.

Then there’s the Slinger, which is standard gear for hunters in Monster Hunter Wilds and will replace the Wirebug from Monster Hunter Rise. It can shoot out ammo gathered in the environment, and can grapple to draw in distant items (even while riding the Seikret), or interact with certain parts of the environment.

And you have Focus Mode, a new mechanic and combat technique, letting you aim your attacks and guards more precisely. They will now go in the direction the camera is facing, giving you more manual control. Focus Mode will highlight wounds on monsters, which you’ll then want to directly target to deal extra damage. It also enables Focus Strikes, which are particular special attacks.

The hotly anticipated action RPG Path of Exile 2 will be heading to a PC Early Access launch on 15th November this year, Grinding Gear Games have announced.

In addition to this date announcement, the trailer gave a glimpse of some of big, bad bosses that will feature in the world of Wraeclast, just waiting for you to come back be the snot out of them.

Originally announced back in 2019 during ExileCon, fans of the action RPG have been patiently waiting for the sequel to the emerge. The second trailer arrived in 2021, giving a good gameplay walkthrough trailer and explanation of how it melds with the original game in certain ways, and we had a gameplay teaser last summer as well.

Funcom have released a new trailer for Dune: Awakening  explaining how the game will play, the different character types, multiplayer features, mining, and base building. There are also secrets, co-op missions, flight, and the in game radio will give you regular updates of key event.

You will also get to play politics and pledge yourself to one of the houses and best of all, deploy a thumper and summon a sandworm!

Dune: Awakening unfolds in an alternate universe where Paul Atreides never existed, and House Atreides survives the attempt to destroy it. This setting grants Funcom the freedom to craft a unique narrative within the Dune universe, empowering players to make characters who can  influence the world without Paul overshadowing everything. The war between House Atreides and its enemies does continue on the surface of Arrakis, yet the Emperor has decreed that the Spice must continue to flow without any hindrance.

One of the core mysteries of Dune: Awakening is the disappearance of the Fremen. They have left behind remnants of their society, and their disappearance also leaves a vacuum of power that different factions are trying to fill. It is not confirmed if the Fremen do still exist, or if they have been wiped out completely. The narrative diverges from the original books and movies, as certain characters who would have perished still live, and various factions are advancing their agendas without Paul’s influence.

In Dune: Awakening players will come into contact with different religious and spiritual beliefs, which differ from group to group. This feeds into the overall story of how the various groups and sects clash with each other for dominance of Arrakis. This influences the gameplay as players will experience the mystical trials of the Fremen and explore various belief systems. It’s important to understand that although Paul was on the Messiah’s journey in the original Dune story, the player’s character does not assume the same role of the Messiah.

Dune: Awakening launches on PC early next year, you can pre-order the game on Steam via this link.

Source: YouTube

Tarsier Studios, the original developers behind the hit horror puzzler Little Nightmares, have announced their next horror game, REANIMAL. The game is in development for PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.

Reanimal looks to keep a lot of the same kind of terror and tone as Little Nightmares, but will feature a new world, setting and menace, while putting co-op play front and centre. The story follows a brother & sister as they go through this hellish world to try and find their missing friends and then escape a place that they used to call home.

You’ll always play as a duo, whether that’s playing solo with an AI buddy, or in co-op, with support for both local and online play – you can pick which of the two you want to play as. There’s a shared, directed camera to try and keep you together, sharing the scares along the way, and there will naturally be plenty of gameplay elements that rely on the two of you to work together to progress and escape.

This fantastical new horror setting is a fragmented island that you’ll explore by boat and on land, with the game keeping the “small people being hunted by bigger creatures” vibe of Little Nightmares. The horror that is now haunting them, and which tore apart their world stems from a shared past that they have with their friends, and has unleashed monsters with more of an animalistic feel. Tarsier is trying to imbue this world with a sense of violence, so that even an otherwise pleasant pine forest is twisted with nastiness, an industrial region is fogged up and threatening, and there’s literal violence in how the kids’ home was destroyed.

We’re big fans of the Little Nightmares games, and while Bandai Namco is taking that series forward with Supermassive Games taking over the reigns for Little Nightmares III, it’s great to see Tarsier continuing to explore this genre and style of horror game with Reanimal.

One of the most compelling game announcements from a few years ago, Arc Raiders has re-emerged with developer AEmbark Studios confirming a 2025 release date for the PvPvE shooter.

The trailer was very spartan, to be honest, showing next to nothing compared even to the original announcement, but we do have some trailer blurb:

ARC Raiders is third-person PvPvE action survival shooter coming in 2025. Take on the role of a Raider, fighting for your own survival and that of your underground colony of Speranza — scavenging and hunting for resources that must be extracted home safely from the surface.

Arc Raiders was announced back in 2021 at The Game Awards, initially with a 2022 release target, which it then slipped from. A message from the team – helmed by ex-Battlefield lead Patrick Söderlund – explained that they need more time to expand their upcoming co-op shooter.

Geoff Keighley say sthat the game has undergone a lot of changes, but we’ll just have to take his word for it until there’s a big gameplay re-reveal. One of the key differences seems to be the shift to PvPvE, and not just PvE gameplay.

Gamescom Opening Live has kicked off with a new look at Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. The video shows part of the Most Wanted level from the Campaign, Epic would be one word to describe the footage, check it out.

“While the Gulf War commands the global spotlight, a shadowy clandestine force has infiltrated the highest levels of the CIA, branding anyone who resists as traitors. Exiled from their agency and country that once hailed them as heroes, Black Ops veteran Frank Woods and his team find themselves hunted by the military machine that created them.”

The video also shows off a new feature which they have called Omnimovement. “Across the entire game, players will push beyond their limits with several new global innovations, including omnimovement, the most fluid boots-on-the-ground Call of Duty movement to date, that utilizes the ability to seamlessly chain combat maneuvers in any direction.”

As usual the game will include multiplayer with 16 new maps at launch, including 12 core 6v6 maps and 4 Strike maps that can be played 2v2 or 6v6. There will also be the “return of a more traditional Prestige system, bigger and more rewarding than ever.”

Of course there is also a zombies mode, “Black Ops 6 also marks the return of Round-Based Zombies, the fan-favorite mode where players will take down hordes of the undead in two brand-new maps at launch. Post-launch, players can look forward to even more exciting maps and groundbreaking experiences dropping into both Multiplayer and Zombies.”

There are two versions available to pre-order. The “Cross Gen Standard Edition” includes:

• Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
• Early Access to the Open Beta
• Woods Operator Pack
• Reflect 115 Camo Pack

There is also the “Vault Edition” that includes

• Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
• Early Access to the Open Beta
• Woods Operator Pack
• Reflect 115 Camo Pack
• Hunters vs. Hunted Operator Pack
• Mastercraft Weapon Collection
• BlackCell (1 Season)
• GobbleGum Pack for Zombies

Source: YouTube / Activision

Hot on the heels of the Borderlands film release, Gearbox has announced that Borderlands 4 is coming… and it’s coming next year in 2025!

All that we have is this teaser trailer at this time, depicting a vast crystalline attack on a moon and planet, before the now iconic Psycho bandit mask is revealed to confim that yes, this is Borderlands 4. “The next Borderlands” was confirmed to be in development earlier this year, but this states clearly that it’s the next numbered entry in the series.

This announcement is sure to go down well amongst series fans. While the film did… not meet expectations, there’s still a huge amount of love for the Borderlands series and its spin-offs – Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands. We defniitely preferred Wonderlands to Borderlands 3, in large part for the tone and style of humour, and hope Gearbox strikes a fresh balance between the two.

We said of Borderlands 3, “I’ve got very mixed feelings about Borderlands 3. Overall I like it and it’s fun to play, but it could have been so much more and the writing feels like time traveling back to your high school days and being surprised and a little disappointed at how immature everyone is. Few things in life are as embarrassing as the person you were five years ago. If you’re not embarrassed, then I’m sorry to say that you may well be the Borderlands 3 of your friend group; stuck in the past unable to grow or change in any meaningful way, relying on fart jokes as a stand-in for your personality.”

Earlier this year, Take-Two acquired Gearbox from Embracer for $460 million – paid for in newly created stocks that Embracer is expected to cash out as soon as possible to help ease their cashflow problems. Borderlands 4 would have been deep into development at the time, pushing Take-Two to make the acquisition of one of their key money-makers. They also acquired the Homeworld, Risk of Rain, Brothers in Arms and Duke Nukem IP at the same time.

Jackbox Games has announced that Jackbox Naughty Pack, their first adults-only collection of minigames, will launch across all major platforms on 12th September 2024.

Depending on your friends group, you might be confused that this is the first naughty pack, when you can pretty much make all of the games in the series a bit filthy, just from your own answers and creative endeavours, but Jackbox Games is leaning into that aspect with a trio of games.

They are:

• Fakin’ It All Night Long (Social Deduction): A returning sequel to Fakin’ It, this game will assign one Faker per round and it is up to the group to determine which player is lying when asked questions such as “Put a finger up for every public restroom you’ve used today”. This game introduces a brand-new “remote play” mode so that everyone can join even if they’re not in the same room. 3 – 8 players.
• Dirty Drawful (Drawing, Guessing): Another returning sequel, this game challenges players to draw a picture based off of the dirty prompt they receive on their phones. Their mission is to convince everyone else that their prompt best fits the drawing, or if they’re the artist, to best match the correct prompt. 3 – 8 players.
• Let Me Finish (Debate): This new presentation game examines life’s serious questions like, “Where is this mailbox’s butt?” or “How does this avocado get aroused?” Everyone gets a chance to speak their mind, but will others pick up what you’re putting down? 3 – 8 players.

Jackbox Naughty Pack will be priced at $21.69 / €21.69, which isn’t that far off from a regular pack, which typically includes five games. That could be a disappointment for people, though as long as these are three absolute bangers, that wouldn’t be too bad.

The tenth entry in the long-running party game series arrived last year with Jason saying, “Jackbox Party Pack 10 is one of the stronger entries in the Jackbox pantheon, and I’m a big fan of it as a whole. Each game has its own pacing, and while I do think everyone will find their favourites as always, the mix feels very good this time around, and even the trivia game is fun. This is a great party pack that’ll be a good addition to any game night. Apart from Dodo Re Mi – I hope those digital birds stay eaten.”

If you took a guess at the many. many games that could have influenced a King Kong game I doubt you would have guessed “Flashback” even if you did have one hundred guesses, but that appears to be the case with Kong: Survivor Instinct.

Set in the official Monsterverse the game is set shortly after the events of 2021’s Godzilla vs. Kong and finds you playing a father searching for his lost daughter in the wreckage of a city.  It will also include the first ever appearance of Abaddon, a giant spider Titan who is briefly referenced but never seen in the film. Hopefully it will be better than the last Kong game!

“7Levels has brilliantly captured a unique corner of the Monsterverse through a gripping 2.5D action-adventure experience, weaving in a very human storyline,” said Legendary Entertainment’s VP of Interactive Media Sam Rappaport. “Experiencing the narrative through the eyes of a civilian, unaffiliated with any agencies, adds a layer of realism and emotional depth that we hope will resonate with our fans.”

Here are the key features;

Key Features

• True Monsterverse Adventure – Influence the Titans with Monarch tech and use their enormous strength to your advantage as you navigate a treacherous maze of collapsing buildings, toxic leaks, and raging fires. Scavenge for resources, weapons, and tools to solve environmental puzzles and defend yourself against both human and monster enemies.
• Face the Legendary Kong – Explore and survive as you encounter Kong in all his majestic glory, face the formidable Abaddon, and confront other new and returning superspecies and Titans! Whether you scavenge through half-destroyed buildings or fight off mercenaries, these enormous monsters are nearby, directly or indirectly impacting your gameplay. Though the Titans pose a lethal threat, you can—and must—influence their behavior with the ORCA Σ, a new prototype inspired by Monarch’s technology.
• Alan Jonah Returns – Discover an official Monsterverse story set shortly after the events of Godzilla vs. Kong. Stand your ground against the Hyenas, a mercenary group led by Alan Jonah. Reemerging after the events of Godzilla: King of the Monsters, the former eco-terrorist leader returns in Kong: Kong: Survivor Instinct with a new villainous scheme.
• A Father’s Mission to Rescue His Daughter – Take on the role of David, an oil rig worker braving a crumbling city to find your only child, Stacy. Make your way through the districts while encountering fellow survivors taking shelter among the rubble, mourning their loved ones or on the verge of giving up hope. Feel the awe-inspiring terror Titans bring upon a city through the eyes of a father desperate to find his daughter!

Kong: Survivor Instinct will be launching later this year on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. Yep, no last gen or Switch versions which seems slightly odd, it doesn’t look like it be too much of a push to get it running on a Switch.

Source: Press release/YouTube

Square Enix have announced that Final Fantasy XVI will be coming to both Steam and the Epic Game Store on September 19th 2024. The whet your appetitive there is a free demo available right now on both stores, here’s the link for EGS, and here’s the link for Steam.

As usual there are a couple of variations of the release.  Final Fantasy XVI Standard Edition  includes the base game, or the Complete Edition  includes the exciting DLC chapters “Echoes of the Fallen” and “The Rising Tide” at a discounted price. You can also buy the DLC chapters individually or as part of the Final Fantasy XVI Expansion Pass, which includes both chapters. All of these will be available on launch day.

If you pre-oder the game on either Steam or the Epic Games Store will also receive the following in-game DLC items:

• Brave Blade Weapon
• Cait Sith Charm (Gil Boost Accessory)
• “Sixteen Bells” Orchestrion Roll

The game originally launched in June 2023 on PlayStation 5 and we gave it a whopping 9/10 in our review.  “If you’re a fan of strong narrative experiences, Final Fantasy lore, breath-taking graphics and a particularly sassy Moogle, and you don’t mind a sprinkling of The Witcher, The Handmaids Tale and the many accents of Old Blighty, then Final Fantasy XVI is the game for you,” said Nic. “Heck, it might just be the best Final Fantasy yet!”

If you need even more convincing you should get the game then let me remind you it won our PlayStation Game of the Year foe 2023.

“Final Fantasy XVI is very different to its predecessors. First and foremost, it’s a lot more grown up, with the sex, swearing and everything else that its muse, Game of Thrones, offers. Then there’s the set-piece Eikonic battles, where players duke it out as the Summons the franchise is famed for. It looks and sounds utterly spectacular.”

“This game is a must-play for all action-RPG fans who want something a little more grown up. It shines for its lore and its lack of exposition for the sake of it, with reams of backstory hidden just a button-press away, offering a flow that feels more natural than any other Final Fantasy game to date. Its characters are fantastic, and as you grow to love them, their moments of sacrifice hit in a way unfelt since the likes of Final Fantasy X.”

Source: Press Release

PQube and developer Octeto Studios have revealed the release date for Sky Oceans: Wings for Hire, their homage to classic skyfaring JRPG adventures. The game will launch for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and PC on 10th october.

Sky Oceans: Wings for Hire follows Glenn Windwalker as he sails through the skies and takes a rag-tag bunch of pirates into battle. There will be a lot of action taking place in the skies, with a turn-based battle system for the aerial combat, but you’ll also set foot on solid ground to explore locations around the world and converse with other characters.

It’s pretty clear that Sky Oceans is a tribute to the classic Skies of Arcadia series, both in terms of the setting and the visual style, but we’d expect that this game can also carve out its own niche and gameplay direction. This feels like it will be right at home on handhelds like Switch and Steam Deck.

A demo for the game is available right now on Steam, if you want to check it out now.

We have two new videos for the remake of Silent Hill 2 from Konami which will be landing on 8th October. The first is almost all cut scenes and gives you an idea of the story of the game.

This second video is from footage from a preview event earlier this month in Japan. This is a preview build so may not be exactly the same as the final game, and the video focuses on the new features that are found in the game, as well as a decent look at combat which has also been enhanced. Just a quick note, the English captions are auto generated from the Japanese so they’re not perfect.

In development by Bloober Team, Silent Hill 2 is a big step up for the studio, but one that absolutely makes sense. They’re best known for their work on psychological horror games like Layers of Fear, Observer and The Medium. That experience will be vital when updating a game made and designed for the limitations of the PlayStation 2 hardware in 2001.

In terms of the core gameplay, Silent Hill 2 will most noticeably be transformed by a shift away from fixed cameras and tank controls to over-the-shoulder and a more modern control scheme, similar to the treatment that Capcom gave to their Resident Evil remakes.

Of course, there’s also a massive leap forward graphically, with Bloober Team tapping into Unreal Engine 5 and all the cutting edge technology that this features like Lumen for realistic lighting effects and Nanite for exceptionally detailed 3D modelling and texturing.

It had been a while since Silent Hill 2 was first announced back in 2022 – of course, it had been heavily rumoured for a good long time before then – but true to their word, it seems that development had been progressing smoothly in the time since then.

Silent Hill 2 will be released on 8th October 2024 for PC and PlayStation 5.

Capcom has released a trio of short explainer videos for Monster Hunter Wilds, the next game in the hit monster hunting series, showcasing both core gameplay fundamentals for the Seikret and Slinger, as well as the new Focus Mode.

Let’s start with the basic mechanics:

This video digs into the absolute basics, such as how hunter have both sheathed and drawn weapon states, with the former allowing faster movement and the use of items. It also shows off the Seikret, a new creature that you can mount and ride across the open world. The Seikret can also automatically follow the trail to get you to the target monster, and give you time to heal, sharpen your weapons and grab useful items and materials that you meander past. It also has a holster to let you swap between primary and secondary weapons.

Then there’s the Slinger, which is standard gear for hunters in Monster Hunter Wilds and will replace the Wirebug from Monster Hunter Rise. It can shoot out ammo gathered in the environment, and can grapple to draw in distant items (even while riding the Seikret), or interact with certain parts of the environment. Pretty handy!

Focus Mode is a new mechanic and combat technique, letting you aim your attacks and guards more precisely. They will now go in the direction the camera is facing, giving you more manual control. Focus Mode will highlight wounds on monsters, which you’ll then want to directly target to deal extra damage. It also enables Focus Strikes, which are particular special attacks.

And finally, there’s a look at the Great Sword, one of the many weapons that will feature in Monster Hunter Wilds. A series staple, this is at the slower, heavier end of the scale, but the weapon overview video shows how it can be used with hit-and-run tactics, can guard, and then how Focus Mode can deal massive damage.

Monster Hunter Wilds is coming to PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC in 2025. With two big trailers for the game shown so far – see them here and here – the next is expected to be released during Opening Night Live for Gamescom 2024 later this month.

A recent Sega trademark filing could point towards the title of the next game in the Yakuza franchise. According to Trademark Watch (spotted by our friends at Gematsu) the Sonic the Hedgehog publisher trademarked the name “Yakuza Wars” late last month.

Details on the next Yakuza game are pretty sparse for now, but with TGS 2024 fast approaching (taking place between the 26th and 29th of September) Sega is expected to make a new Yakuza reveal. What we do know is that the team at Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio are teasing another surprise twist for the popular series, potentially introducing a new setting or protagonist, or maybe even shifting genre. The name “Yakuza Wars” suggests more of a strategic focus, perhaps allowing players to manage their own Yakuza clans, recruit famed gangsters, and war for territory.

When did Yakuza become so popular?

After years spent shrouded in obscurity, the Yakuza series witnessed a sudden burst of popularity among western gamers around a decade ago with the launch of Yakuza 0 and a much-requested English port of Yakuza 5. Sega was quick to harness this momentum, releasing “Kiwami” remasters of the first 2 games, which originally launched exclusively on PlayStation 2.

For the seventh mainline instalment, the developers decided on a drastic change of direction. Yakuza was known for its frenetic action-fuelled combat, immersive open world, and bizarre humour, but the team at RGG Studio wanted to change that formula. Not only did Yakuza 7 (titled “Yakuza: Like a Dragon” in western markets) introduce a new player character – Ichiban Kasuga – it featured traditional turn-based JRPG gameplay. This year’s sequel, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth would refine this new template but whether Sega will triple dip for the upcoming Yakuza Wars (or whatever the next Yakuza game will be called) is a mystery for now.

Looking to get into the series? There are a few good entry points with Yakuza 0 being a solid prequel for those wanting to kickstart the full Yakuza timeline. You can also skip ahead to Yakuza Kimawi which is a remaster of the first game or, if JRPGs are your thing, then Like a Dragon may be geared more towards your tastes.

The upcoming Amazon Prime series should also serve as a handy primer, though we’re not quite sure just how much it will deviate from the video games. That will be launching on October 24th.

Sins of a Solar Empire 2 will be available on Steam from August 15th, Stardock Games has announced. The game was originally an Epic Games Store exclusive, having released in October 2022. The Steam base version will be priced at $39.99 and the Premium Edition will be $79.99. The Premium edition of Sins of a Solar Empire 2 includes the base game, first Content Pass (4 DLC: 1 small, 1 medium, and 2 expansion level) and the Sins of a Solar Empire II soundtrack.

“It’s been amazing to see how hyped fans are for the release of Sins of a Solar Empire II on Steam,” said Brian Clair, Director of Publishing at Stardock Entertainment. “We have seen so many people who were fans of the original Sins, and Sins: Rebellion, sharing their excitement for this long-awaited sequel. Sins of a Solar Empire II will deliver epic galactic warfare and strategy to new players on Steam, and our existing players on Epic Games Store, as they will be continually supported with new content and updates. We can’t wait to share more with you and celebrate the launch of Sins of a Solar Empire II on August 15!”

Sins of a Solar Empire 2 contains three playable races which are Advent, Vasari, and TEC. Planets also follow their orbital paths which makes the maps dynamic and makes players have to change tactics on the fly. There are also minor factions dotted around that can be influenced and become allies. Capital ships can have a lot of augmentations to change the tide of battle, and within battles lasers and rockets can be deflected by shields. There is also a mod browser that allows players to easily install various mods.

Source: Press Release

The shooter-MOBA hybrid that is Predecessor is moving from open beta to a full release on August 20th, Omeda Studios has confirmed. The idea for Predecessor game from the fall of Epic Games’ own MOBA, Paragon, building upon the ideas that were present in that game. Predecessor moved into open beta in March this year, with over a million people playing it.

During the open beta phase, Omeda Studios added Ranked mode, Brawl mode, and the two new heroes Terra and Aurora. There have also been balance fixes along with new skins added too. Predecessor has 35 playable characters each with their own abilities and skills. The game has also been developed in Unreal Engine 5, and supports cross-platform play. Skins can be purchased in the game using in game currency too. The key details are below.

• Truly Unique Gameplay – With the core of a MOBA but the mechanics of a third-person shooter/brawler, Predecessor offers a visceral experience that other MOBAs lack, while rewarding teamwork and strategy in a way many shooters overlook.
• Over 35 playable characters – Predecessor’s deep character roster contains over 30 unique Heroes with distinct play styles and abilities. 
• The Only Unreal Engine 5 MOBA – Created in Unreal Engine 5, Predecessor is the only MOBA to be developed in Unreal’s latest engine. This new state-of-the-art game engine produces high-resolution and high-fidelity graphics for current and previous gen consoles. 
• Play with Friends, No Matter Where They Are – Predecessor was developed with both console and PC gamers in mind with cross-play functionality so friends can play together regardless of their platform.
• Earnable In-Game Content – Predecessor features a ton of rewards, including custom skins, for players to earn or purchase with in-game currency. 

Source: Press Release

Ahead of its launch on August 7th, 11 bit Studios has announced some DLC for its creature saving exploration game Creatures of Ava. This DLC has been made with the Whale and Dolphin Conservation charity, and it will contain cosmetic backpack trinkets for the price of $2.99. All of the net proceeds from the DLC will be donated to the charity. The DLC will also be part of the Creatures of Ava Digital Deluxe Edition.

In Creatures of Ava, players take on the role of Vic who, along with her companion Tabitha, has crash landed on the planet Ava. The creatures on this planet are under threat from a danger known as The Withering, threatening all life on Ava. The gameplay consists of exploring four different biomes, solving puzzles, documenting creatures and saving them too. To help save these creatures, Vic learns musical melodies from the inhabitants of the planet, called the Naam, to tame the animals.

Creatures of Ava has been co-written by Rhianna Pratchett, and explores the themes of preservation, empathy, and making sacrifices. Creatures of Ava will be available from August 7th on PC and Xbox Series X|S.

Source: Press Release

Obsidian Entertainment’s action RPG Avowed will no longer be released in 2024, Microsoft has confirmed. Instead, the game has been pushed back to February 18th, 2025. The short reason given for the new release date is primarily due to the number of big games coming out in the second half of 2024. Instead, Microsoft has seemingly targeted a date which will be relatively quiet, allowing Avowed to get more attention.

Avowed takes us back to the Living Lands, a mysterious islands in the fantasy world of Eora, which it shares with Obsidian’s previous Pillars of Eternity games. However, where those games were both top-down CRPGs and part of the genre’s revival over the past decade, Avowed will shift back to one of Obsidian’s areas of expertise: first person action RPG adventuring. Avowed is not a fully open world game, but has several large open areas that you can explore. In that regard it might be comparable to one of Obsidian’s other acclaimed hits, The Outer Worlds. In the game, you’ll encounter NPCs who can join your party and accompany you on your quest, with the option to have two companions at your side. As an envoy of the Aedyr Empire, players are tasked with investigating a spiritual plague that endangers the world. Throughout the player journey, there will be opportunities to wield the power to either save or doom the world, utilising a combination of magical abilities, melee combat, and firearms.

When Avowed releases, it will be available day one on Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass.

Source: Microsoft

It seems out of nowhere THQ Nordic and Gunfire Games have confirmed that a Darksiders game is in development, but outside of a teaser we do not know whether this is Darksiders 4, another spin off, a prequel, or a remake. You can see the teaser below, which gives very little away but it is sure to excite Darksiders fans.

The only clue given is the tagline, which is “Be Prepared to Ride Again.” That could point to either a sequel to the original Darksiders, carrying on from the final scene which saw the other Horsemen coming to join War. It also could allude to a remake of the first game, which did already get a remastered version when it was re-released as Darksiders Warmastered Edition back in 2016. It could be another game entirely, starring one of the other Horsemen. Darksiders II had Death as the main character, Darksiders III had Fury, and Darksiders Genesis saw War and Strife as the playable characters. Ideally, this will be Darksiders 4 which will see the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse working together.

UPDATE: At the very end of the trailer you can see the words “Originally developed by Vigil Games” which does suggest this is yet another remake or remaster of Darksiders 1 or 2, or both.

Darksiders Genesis Review 

Darksiders Genesis was the last Darksiders game to release, launching in 2019. In our review, Dom said, “Despite the fundamental changes to the series’ viewpoint, Darksiders Genesis feels like a true Darksiders game, and banishes any memory of the lacklustre third entry.”

That third lacklustre entry, Darksiders III, got a 7/10 in our review. Thomas said, “Darksiders III, while more limited in scope than its predecessor, provides a tighter, more deliberate experience that elaborates on the lore we’ve seen so far. The smaller world of Darksiders 3 may disappoint some fans of the previous game, but this feels like a reboot of the series. Poor PC performance, a lack of side-objectives and some unimaginative world-design point to a game with ambitions bigger than its budget, but Darksiders III is a fun and challenging experience that kept me engaged across the length of its story.”

Source: YouTube

THQ Nordic and developer Bugbear has announced Wreckfest 2, a sequel to the hit demolition derby racing game. The game is in development for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, but not release date or window has been announced at this time.

The trailer for Wreckfest 2 features a mixture of in-game video and CGI, telling the story of a racer whose road rage led him to smash up his car a bit more than he’d intended. While it’s technically footage from gameplay, the in-engine action all comes from a rear-facing cockpit camera, making it pretty hard to see how the fundamental gameplay has been upgraded.

That will all come in due course. Bugbear has confirmed that this is a new ROMU engine for demolition physics and dynamic simulation, which looks to take the smash-happy racing to new levels. There’s also a brand new sound system, which they believe to be one of the very best and more accurate in a racing game.

A big new feature is the car customiser, which allows you to change colours per body part, add layered decals, but then also go deeper into making your car look like a bit of a wreck by painting on rust and body damage. I’m sure there’s going to be some great car liveries made in Wreckfest 2.

More broadly speaking, there will be the usual mixture of career, single player and multiplayer, challenges and regular content updates planned for after launch. Bugbear has also confirmed that modding support will be available, and that there will be split-screen.

Wreckfest was a smash hit when it first launched back in 2018, though we reviewed it for the original console launch, with a 9/10 Wreckfest review. We said, “Wreckfest is a surprising triumph in blending the best that sim and arcade racers have to offer in an explosive and visually gratifying package. A few visual issues and overly aggressive AI do little to spoil one of the best driving games of 2019.”

Bugbear gave the game years of support after that, including a big upgrade for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S that brought 60FPS racing to consoles.

This is the Police developer Weappy has announced their next, rather different game: The Eternal Life of Goldman. In development for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch and PC, it’s a platformer with a thoroughly lovely art style.

Set in a fantasy world that is torn asunder by mysterious forces, you play as the titular Goldman in a side-scrolling adventure. This older gentleman looks rather unassuming, but comes with an upgradeable cane that lends new ability after new ability to get around the world. A sturdy hook on the handle lets Goldman latch onto balloons with rings or pull certain objects around, while the bouncy shaft turns the cane into a pogo stick, which can be souped up to ping him higher into the air as well. There’s further abilities like a laser pointer and a globe aura that Goldman can emit.

The island that Goldman fights to save is filled with creatures and elements inspired by ancient fairytales and fables, with Weappy drawing upon Greek, Jewish, Mesopotamian tales. The narrative will have a bit of an existential twist to it, questioning life and death… but there’s also just some great looking boss battles featured in the trailer.

The Eternal Life of Goldman comes with a classic hand-drawn and animated visual style. The intention is to capture some of the lustre of classic 16-bit platformers, but with modern fidelity. Weappy take great pains to state that there’s no generative AI used in the making of this game. Everything is hand drawn – we clarified that it’s mostly by hand and mostly in digital form, but with many pieces starting as physical sketches – inspired by the traditional ligne claire style made famous by Hergé’s Tintin adventures, and the game uses classic frame-by-frame animation techniques.

This is one I’m definitely looking forward to seeing more of, and THQ will be featuring the game at Gamescom later this month.

A good look at the world, story and gameplay of the Gothic Remake has been shared during this THQ Nordic Summer Showcase, exploring the ways that this is both faithful to and an improvement upon the cult classic 2001 RPG.

Featuring clips of gameplay and other in-game shots, there’s a good four minutes of footage in the trailer, as THQ and developer Alkimia Interactive explore the various facets of the game that they are rebuilding from the ground up.

Set in a medieval fantasy where the Kingdom of Myrtana is fighting a war against Orcs, the king has made a desperate move to send any and all criminals to the Valley of Mines to extract magical ore that can be used to construct powerful weapons. Trying to seal the valley with a magical dome, the spell goes wrong, permanently sealing the valley, giving the convicts a chance to rapidly take control. Now there are three camps and ways of thinking, the Old Camp, New Camp and the Sleeper (who worship a mysterious new swamp deity), and you’ll have to decide which team to side with.

The world is key to the RPG with daily cycles for its inhabitants, while you’re given the freedom to explore and tackle the unfolding story as you see fit, taking on quests to earn respect, but then having freedom to complete them how you see fit. The combat remains slow and methodical, with melee, bow and arrow, and arcana all available to you.

As a remake of such a beloved title, Alkimia is retaining everything that was there in the original, but expanding on the world to tell new stories and grow existing ones. More diverse NPC routines and actions will be built into the setting, and there’s new places to explore, thanks in part to swimming, diving and the new climbing ability improving how you can get around.

Combat controls have been modernised, while still aiming to be tactical and slow paced, while there’s also more complex crafting and character progression systems. The UI is generally kept to a minimum to keep players immersed in the world.

Gothic has been in the works for quite some time. It was greenlit off the back of some canny marketing by THQ Nordic, first commissioning a playable teaser that was made and released in 2019 to show what a Gothic remake might be able to offer, and then gathering what ended up being “unambiguous feedback” from fans. Off the back of this, they founded Alkimia Interactive in Barcelona specifically for the remake, and they’ve been plugging away at it ever since.

There’s obviously some real progress being made, but there’s still no sign of a release date, so I expect we’ll be back here again at THQ Nordic’s summer showcase in 2025?

The first gameplay for Titan Quest 2 has been showcased by THQ Nordic and developer Grimlore Games, revealing how the sequel to the 2006 action RPG will look on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC… but stopping short of giving a release date.

Announced this time last year, Titan Quest 2 will be a true action RPG in the same vein as the original Titan Quest and the genre’s dominant series, Diablo. Still set within ancient Greek mythology, the game will feature its adventuring within picturesque open world environments, while battling everything from the Stymphalian birds to giant crabs.

Grimlore Games has been crafting the game with hand-composed enemies encounters, designing enemy types to have complimentary attacks and abilities, and then placing them together in ways that they can use actual tactics to come and have a go at you. Boss fights will then be unique encounters that challenge you with individual abilities and tactics.

You’ll have to create your own character class, almost, through the Masteries system and synergies. When creating your character, you’ll select two Masteries, with the abilities that these unlock potentially having synergies between them to give amplifying new effects to your attacks and powers. In the trailer it looked like the magic wielder was combining ice and lightning, I think.

Best known as the developers of SpellForce 3, Titan Quest 2 will be a slightly different challenge for Grimlore Games, and while it might not exactly be directly applicable here, why not look back on what they last made?

In our SpellForce 3 review, Gamoc said, “Spellforce 3 Reforced is a relatively successful combination of two genres. Though each of them separately might be a bit too simplified to please die hard fans of them, they complement each other well. They also tell an interesting story in a world that’s pretty interesting, even if it isn’t that novel. If you’re in need of an RTS/RPG on console, you could do much worse than Spellforce 3. If you’ve got a PC though, you’re probably better off playing on there.”

Frontier Developments has shared a 15 minute deep dive into Planet Coaster 2 and the new water parks that are the new star attraction in this them park management sequel.

Game Director Rich Newbold and Senior Executive Producer Adam Woods are on hand to give the demonstration, showing off a work-in-progress sandbox from a development build of the game.

They show off the geometric and custom shape pools you can make, the way that water flumes can be constructed – still balancing excitement, fear and nausea, just like the regular coasters – the new needs for things like changing rooms, wider concourses and more. Guests have also been redesigned to give more diversity of character models, broader animations to show how they’re feeling, and even the ability to get a nasty sunburn if you don’t supply sun screen for your guests!

Flat rides and coasters are obviously still very plentiful, and Frontier have made new rides and revamped previous ones. The humble teacups ride is now more plain to allow you to apply more customisations and themes, such as adding more of an underwater theme with scenery that can animate and move around with the ride. All rides will come with pre-defined, selectable patterns, too.

The next deep dive video will be exploring the new and the improved tools that players will get to use to create and manage these parks, so keep an eye out for that.

There’s plenty more on show in the deep dive, and we got a chance to preview the game ahead of its big announcement last month. I said, “It’s been a hot minute since Planet Coaster released back in 2016, and since the last expansion arrived in 2019. It’s high time to dive back in, and Planet Coaster 2 looks set to delight with its new options and deeper management.”

Planet Coaster 2 is coming out this autumn across PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.

Source: YouTube

Paradox Interactive has shared the unfortunate news that they have delayed the release of Prison Architect 2 indefinitely.

Prison Architect 2 had already been delayed a couple times, most recently aiming for 3rd September and with the announcement that the development was being handed over from original studio Double Eleven to new team at Kokku, but even that has been pulled back as they “re-assess the scope of the work needed to be done before the game is release-ready.”

There will be minimal communication about the game’s development through the coming weeks and months, until such a time that Kokku and Paradox feel ready to share something substantial.

Given the form of this delay, all pre-orders are being refunded automatically, though you will be able to request an expedited refund, as detailed in the FAQ.

It’s the latest blow to Paradox’s game line up. Cities: Skylines 2 launched last year to great dissatisfaction from players, with developer Colossal Order having now spent the better part of the year optimising the game and reworking gameplay elements. Last year’s The Lamplighters League also underperformed, and more recently, Paradox cancelled and shut down the studio behind their The Sims competitor, Life By You.

Here’s the Prison Architect 2 statement in full:

We have some difficult news to share: unfortunately, we will not release Prison Architect 2 on September 3rd because we need more time to improve both the game’s performance and its content. Our continuous internal reviews and beta test groups have highlighted areas that we need to focus on more, mainly performance and content, which we need to address before launch to ensure that you, the players, get a good experience in the game. We need to raise the quality a bit more to meet the standards we’d like to achieve with this sequel.

We are confident that the sequel to Prison Architect will be great, and we’re looking forward to showing you all the new ideas brought into it: the switch to 3D, multi-floors, and the new behavior system that all bring a new dimension to the game and open new gameplay possibilities for the players. However, we want to make sure the game lives up to the franchise’s legacy and is released in a state that satisfies both you, our players, and the Prison Architect 2 teams at Kokku and Paradox Interactive.

At this stage, we can’t commit to a new release date as we need to re-assess the scope of the work needed to be done before the game is release-ready. Over the next few months, we will focus on improving the game and building a more robust release timeline. This also means we will be limiting our communication with you all until we have a timeline we feel comfortable with.

With this indefinite delay, preorders on all platforms will be refunded, and the preorder items will be added to the base game.

This decision aligns with our commitment here at Paradox to reviewing and improving the quality of our released content. We are confident that delaying Prison Architect 2 is the best path forward for the game, allowing us more time to deliver a high-quality experience that honors the legacy of Prison Architect.

This is not the announcement we hoped to make, but it is necessary, as we believe this will result in a better game for you. Thank you for your patience, and we’ll see you again soon.

The Prison Architect 2 Team

Source: Paradox

SEGA has dropped a music video for Sonic X Shadow Generations, giving us a remix of Kingdom Valley Act 1. The music has been remixed by Audissi Studios. Kingdom Valley first appeared in Sonic The Hedgehog 06, but has not been seen since, though has been referenced in Sonic Generations. You can check out the Sonic X Shadow Generations Kingdom Valley Act 1 remix below.

Sonic X Shadow Generations is promising two very distinct experiences, you’ll be able to play as Shadow the Hedgehog in a new story campaign that features brand new powers for the Ultimate Life Form. Then there’s a remaster of 2011’s Sonic Generations which saw modern and classic Sonic teaming up for a mixture of 2D and 3D stages.

The game will be released on October 25th, though those who pre-order the Digital Deluxe edition will get three days early access to play it from October 22nd. The digital deluxe edition of Sonic X Shadow Generations will include another level for Shadow, which will be released in the winter, as well as skill points and the digital soundtrack and artbook. Sonic X Shadow Generations will be available on  PS5, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch and PC.

Source: Press Release