In a recent Reddit thread, when asked if Baldur’s Gate III would launch for Nintendo Switch 2, Larian CEO Swen Vincke responded, saying, “We would have loved to, but it wasn’t our decision to make.” No further details were provided. Insider NateTheHate expanded on Vincke’s comment via Twitter, stating, “This is the unfortunate truth. While Larian would love to bring Baldur’s Gate 3 to the Switch 2… their relationship with Hasbro/Wizards of the Coast is not healthy.” The reasons behind the strained relationship between the two companies remain publicly unknown. Baldur’s Gate III is available now for PC and Mac via Steam and GOG, as well as for Xbox Series and PlayStation 5.

This is the unfortunate truth.

While Larian would love to bring Baldur's Gate 3 to the Switch 2… their relationship with Hasbro/Wizards of the Coast is not healthy.

Late last year, I heard BG3 for SW2 was not happening; but needed more sources to verify. pic.twitter.com/MM5iDqjfrG

— NateTheHate2 (@NateTheHate2) January 9, 2026

Baldur’s Gate III details via the developer:

Gather your party, and return to the Forgotten Realms in a tale of fellowship and betrayal, sacrifice and survival, and the lure of absolute power.

Mysterious abilities are awakening inside you, drawn from a Mind Flayer parasite planted in your brain. Resist, and turn darkness against itself. Or embrace corruption, and become ultimate evil.

From the creators of Divinity: Original Sin II comes a next-generation RPG, set in the world of Dungeons & Dragons.

Gather Your Party

Choose from a wide selection of Dungeons & Dragons races and classes, or play as an origin character with a hand-crafted background. Adventure, loot, battle and romance as you journey through the Forgotten Realms and beyond. Play alone, and select your companions carefully, or as a party of up to four in multiplayer.

An Expansive Original Story

Abducted, infected, lost. You are turning into a monster, but as the corruption inside you grows, so does your power. That power may help you to survive, but there will be a price to pay, and more than any ability, the bonds of trust that you build within your party could be your greatest strength. Caught in a conflict between devils, deities, and sinister otherworldly forces, you will determine the fate of the Forgotten Realms together.

Next-Generation RPG

Forged with the new Divinity 4.0 engine, Baldur’s Gate III gives you unprecedented freedom to explore, experiment, and interact with a world that reacts to your choices. A grand, cinematic narrative brings you closer to your characters than ever before, as you venture through our biggest world yet.

No Adventure Will Be the Same

The Forgotten Realms are a vast, detailed and diverse world, and there are secrets to be discovered all around you—verticality is a vital part of exploration. Sneak, dip, shove, climb, and jump as you journey from the depths of the Underdark to the glittering rooftops of the Upper City. How you survive, and the mark you leave on the world, is up to you.

Online Multiplayer for Up to Four Players – Allows you to combine your forces in combat, and split your party to follow your own quests and agendas. Concoct the perfect plan together… or introduce an element of chaos when your friends least expect it.
Origin Characters – Offer a hand-crafted experience, each with their own unique traits, agenda, and outlook on the world. Their stories intersect with the entire narrative, and your choices will determine whether those stories end in redemption, salvation, domination, or many other outcomes.

Evolved Turn-Based Combat – Based on the Dungeons & Dragons 5e ruleset. Team-based initiative, advantage & disadvantage, and roll modifiers join combat cameras, expanded environmental interactions, and a new fluidity in combat that rewards strategy and foresight.
Define the Future of the Forgotten Realms – Through your choices, and the roll of the dice. No matter who you play, or what you roll, the world and its inhabitants will react to your story.

Player-Initiated Turn-Based Mode – Allows you to pause the world around you at any time even outside of combat. Whether you see an opportunity for a tactical advantage before combat begins, want to pull off a heist with pin-point precision, or need to escape a fiendish trap. Split your party, prepare ambushes, sneak in the darkness—create your own luck!

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Developer Mob Entertainment has announced that Poppy Playtime: Chapter 5 will launch on February 18 for PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. The game will also be coming to consoles “in the months ahead.” Previous chapters of Poppy Playtime are available now for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. A new cinematic trailer has also been released.

The game’s details:

Face off against the deadly puppetmaster behind the horrifying events of Playtime Co.

In the latest terrifying chapter of the Poppy Playtime saga, you are propelled further into the gruesome depths of the factory, with Playtime’s security system Huggy Wuggy in hot pursuit.

Abandoned by your only allies, your fight for survival gets all the more challenging as you race further into the abyss that is His domain.

Here, shadows whisper, and the puppet master who lords over this realm pulls the strings of madness. Can you stand against evil and finally put an end to this nightmare? Every bloody move forward will test your resolve as you uncover secrets years in the making.

Key Features

Stomach-churning terrors await you in this new section of the factory as you uncover the dark works hidden within The Prototype’s stomping grounds.
In this chilling new layer of the Playtime facility, you will encounter the tortured denizens living in the darkness. They may aid you in your quest to defeat The Prototype, but can they be trusted?
Solve devious puzzles and overcome dangerous environmental obstacles with the power of new GrabPack tools and functionality.
As you reach the true rotten heart at the center of Playtime, you will discover some of the company’s gravest sins.
Will you escape this new realm of shadows with your sanity intact, or will you succumb to the horrors within?

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In a recent interview, Embark Studios revealed that just over a million players participated in the recent ‘Expedition Project’ for ARC Raiders. This mechanic allows players to reset their accounts at the end of the expedition, giving them the opportunity to start the game afresh. According to the developer, the mechanic will recur every two to three months. Given the game’s reported 12 million units sold, however, one million participants is relatively low. The Expedition Project involves players collecting items and completing tasks to exit the safe zone, with the reward being a new character to start the journey from scratch.

 

The game’s details:

Enlist

ARC Raiders is a cooperative third-person shooter where you and your squad of Raiders unite to resist the onslaught of ARC—a ruthless, mechanized threat descending from space.

You play as one of the Raiders, a rogue group of resistance fighters. With the help of a patchwork early warning system, you fight to protect our home against enemies dropping from orbit. ARC is faceless and unfeeling, but no one could accuse ARC of being unresponsive. In fact, ARC responds to resistance with ever-increasing destruction.

Resist

As a Raider, you know that defeating ARC requires more than simply pointing and shooting a gun, and more than one person trying to be a hero. When ARC is around, lone wolves never make it very far.

As underdogs, we need to believe in something bigger than our own strength, in something unapologetically human. That’s why we come together. United amid the unlikelihood of success, what seemed implausible may just become the best course of action. So, by all means, come prepared and plan ahead, but sometimes you just have to wing it.

Jump right into the fray in a free-to-play world.

Scavenge the ruins of the past. Wield tools and gadgets to outsmart the enemy. Use on-the-fly tactics, your surroundings, and physics to your advantage. If you and your squad play well together, one day the stars may again become beacons of hope, instead of omens of oblivion.

Reimagine the Third-Person Shooter – Go beyond simply matching ammo to a weapon. Experience action where combat demands unrehearsed creativity.
Reimagine Cooperation – ARC pursues you relentlessly, but together you can overcome these faceless foes. Fight, flee, and fine-tune, shoulder to shoulder with your squad.

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Nintendo has announced that Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance has been added to the Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics catalog. A trailer showing some short gameplay sections and cutscenes was also released. In the game, players “command new units and familiar favorites, including shape-shifting laguz and spear-wielding wyvern riders, in lush 3-D battles.”

The game’s details:

Dark days are rising…

War has engulfed the land of Tellius, where human beorc and half-human laguz view each other with mistrust. When a surprise invasion triggers a worldwide conflict, a sinister force emerges from the shadows and pits the two against one another. Only a young mercenary named Ike and his small band of soldiers-for-hire stand between Tellius and madness.

Command new units and familiar favorites, including shape-shifting laguz and spear-wielding wyvern riders, in lush 3-D battles.
Master strategy, steel, and sorcery to guide Ike and his forces to victory and restore peace to the seven kingdoms.
Customize your units with combat skills like Deadeye, but guide them carefully—if they fall in battle, they’re gone forever!

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Publisher HypeTrain Digital and developer Ice-Pick Lodge have announced that the survival horror game Pathologic 3 is now available for PlayStation 5, with the Xbox Series version set to launch on January 23. A launch trailer has also been released, showcasing gameplay elements, cutscenes, several in-game locations, and more. The console versions were notably set to launch at a later date.  In Pathologic 3, players “find themselves in a small, remote town gripped by a mysterious and deadly disease, and will step into the shoes of The Bachelor, a city doctor renowned for his relentless fight against death.”

The game’s details:

Pathologic 3 continues the cult series about a mysterious plague in a distant steppe city. It’s a psychological detective story: you play as Daniil Dankovsky, a metropolitan physician who arrives to meet an “immortal” man, but is forced to lead the fight against the epidemic and try to save the city in just 12 days.

In this psychological horror game, you are a doctor with only 12 days to save a town from a mysterious plague. Make ruthless decisions and diagnose with precision. Shape the town’s future and rewrite the past. Hold yourself together while it all falls apart.

Demo

Daniil Dankovsky, the Bachelor, arrives in the City-on-Gorkhon. He wants to meet an immortal man. See you at the point of arrival. We’ll be waiting on the platform to help with his luggage.

• A new introduction to the full game—entirely unique content we haven’t shown anywhere before.
• Town-on-Gorkhon: explore the streets and the city’s “impossible” architecture.
• Memorable characters and meaningful choices: you decide who to save.
• You are a Doctor in search of truth: examine and question patients to spot lies and make accurate diagnoses.
• Fieldwork: comb through homes and districts to unravel the city’s mysteries.
• Localizations: English, Russian, Brazilian Portuguese, German, and Italian are available now.
• Full controller support! (Beta option.)

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Following scrutiny over revealing that the studio uses generative AI as a reference tool for concept art, Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke revealed in a recent Reddit AMA that the studio will not be using AI for its upcoming game Divinity.

“So first off – there is not going to be any GenAI art in Divinity,” Vincke said. “I know there’s been a lot of discussion about us using AI tools as part of concept art exploration. We already said this doesn’t mean the actual concept art is generated by AI, but we understand it created confusion. “So, to ensure there is no room for doubt, we’ve decided to refrain from using genAI tools during concept art development. That way, there can be no discussion about the origin of the art.”

However, Vincke also stated that Larian will continue to explore ways to improve development efficiency. He explained that the studio still intends to use AI tools in other areas to help speed up iteration and experimentation. “The more iterations we can do, the better, in general, the gameplay is,” he continued. “We think GenAI can help with this, and so we’re trying things out across departments. Our hope is that it can aid us to refine ideas faster, leading to a more focused development cycle, less waste, and ultimately, a higher-quality game.” During The Game Awards, Larian Studios announced Divinity, a new game in the series set in the world of Rivellon. The studio claims that it is its “most ambitious title yet.”

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Developer Quantic Dream has announced that Detroit: Become Human has sold over 15 million units worldwide across PlayStation 4 and PC. The game originally launched for PlayStation 4 in May 2018, followed by PC releases on the Epic Games Store in December 2019 and Steam in June 2020.

 

Quantic Dream president and director David Cage commented on the news in a press release:

“More than seven years after its release, Detroit: Become Human continues to resonate with audiences, bringing always more players together around the world. What began as a reflection on choice, empathy, and humanity has become a shared journey for tens of millions of players. This milestone belongs to the community that believed in its story and carried it forward, and everyone at the studio is deeply grateful for their continued support.”

Quantic Dream CEO and head of publishing Guillaume de Fondaumiere added:

“This new milestone highlights the emotional resonance and lasting cultural impact of Detroit: Become Human. The game’s continued success across platforms, generations and continents speaks to the power of stories that place players at the heart of the experience, inviting them not only to play, but to reflect, question, and engage long after the credits roll.”

 

The game’s details:

Detroit: Become Human, the award-winning video game production from Quantic Dream, is finally available on Steam! Featuring world-renowned actors including Jesse Williams (Grey’s Anatomy), Clancy Brown (Carnivale), Lance Henriksen (Aliens), Bryan Dechart (True Blood) and Valorie Curry (Twilight).

What makes us human?

Detroit 2038. Technology has evolved to a point where human like androids are everywhere. They speak, move and behave like human beings, but they are only machines serving humans.

Play three distinct androids and see a world at the brink of chaos—perhaps our future—through their eyes. Your very decisions will dramatically alter how the game’s intense, branching narrative plays out.

You will face moral dilemmas and decide who lives or dies. With thousands of choices and dozens of possible endings, how will you affect the future of Detroit and humanity’s destiny?

 

Key Features

Play Your Part in a Gripping Narrative – Enter a world where moral dilemmas and difficult decisions can turn android slaves into world-changing revolutionaries. Discover what it means to be human from the perspective of an outsider—and see the world through the eyes of a machine.
Their Lives, Your Choices – Shape an ambitious branching narrative, where your decisions not only determine the fate of the three main characters, but that of the entire city of Detroit. How you control Kara, Connor and Markus can mean life or death—and if one of them pays the ultimate price, the story still continues…
Countless Paths, Countless Endings – Every decision you make, no matter how minute, affects the outcome of the story. No playthrough will be exactly the same: replay again and again to discover a totally different conclusion.
Fully Optimized for PC – Detroit: Become Human is brought to PC with stunning graphics, 4K resolution, 60 frames per second framerate and full integration of both mouse/keyboard and gamepad controls for the most complete Detroit: Become Human experience to date.

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Capcom has released the teaser trailer for the upcoming Street Fighter 6 DLC character, Alex. The trailer features a short cinematic showing Alex battling and defeating Andore in the ring. Alex is set to launch in early spring. Street Fighter 6 is currently available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, and PC via Steam.

The game’s details via Capcom:

Here comes Capcom’s newest challenger! Street Fighter 6 launches worldwide in 2023 and represents the next evolution of the Street Fighter series which has sold more than 47 million units since its debut 35 years ago. Powered by Capcom’s proprietary RE Engine, Street Fighter 6 spans three distinct game modes, including Fighting Ground, World Tour and Battle Hub. The experience also includes innovative new gameplay features, plus enhanced visuals for every aspect of the game.

In addition to new gameplay innovations, Street Fighter 6 celebrates what fans love about the franchise by uniting core modes from previous titles—including Arcade Mode, online matches, Training Mode, local versus battles and more—to the Fighting Ground experience. From iconic World Warriors like Ryu and Chun-Li, to the final addition to the Street Fighter V roster Luke, and the new expert breakdancer / drunken boxer Jamie, players will have a wide range of fighting styles and skills to master.

 

Key Features

Classic Experience Built for a Modern Era – With all core gameplay modes present, plus two brand new modes and enhanced visuals, Street Fighter 6 redefines the classic fighting game genre.

Diverse Fighting Styles to Master – Returning in Street Fighter 6 are Ryu, Chun-Li and Luke, all of whom have undergone striking redesigns for this new generation. Joining them is a brand new challenger, Jamie, who will add his own flair to the game with his unpredictable move set.

Brand New Game Modes – The Street Fighter franchise continues to hone its skills and redefine the fighting genre with the introduction of three new foundational modes—Fighting Ground, World Tour, and Battle Hub.

Fighting Ground – Street Fighter 6 unites core fighting modes from previous titles—including Arcade Mode, online matches, Training Mode, local versus battles and more—to the Fighting Ground experience.

World Tour – World Tour is a single-player immersive story mode that pushes the boundaries of what a fighting game is and allows players to leave their own legacy with their player avatar.

Battle Hub – Battle Hub is a destination that provides players with new and unique ways to engage, communicate and interact.

In-Game Commentating – Street Fighter‘s first-ever Real-Time Commentary Feature, supported with subtitles in 13 languages, incorporates the voices of popular Fighting Game Community (FGC) commentators like Vicious and Aru directly into the game to narrate what is happening on-screen just like a real tournament.

New Control Scheme – The Classic Control Type returns alongside a brand new option, the Modern Control Type, which allows players to jump straight into the action with simplified inputs.

Battle System Built for Creativity – Street Fighter 6 introduces the Drive System, a new gauge used to perform five distinct techniques that enhance a player’s offensive or defensive capabilities.

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Publisher Xbox Game Studios and developer Obsidian Entertainment have announced that a PlayStation 5 version of Avowed will launch on February 17. The release will coincide with the “Anniversary Update,” which adds several new features, including New Game Plus, a new Photo Mode, additional character presets, a new weapon type, and more. Pre-orders for the game are now available on the PlayStation Store. A new developer interview has also been released.

The game’s details via the publisher:

Welcome to the Living Lands, a mysterious island filled with adventure and danger.

Set in the fictional world of Eora that was first introduced to players in the Pillars of Eternity franchise, Avowed is a first-person fantasy action RPG from the award-winning team at Obsidian Entertainment.

You are the envoy of Aedyr, a distant land, sent to investigate rumors of a spreading plague throughout the Living Lands—an island full of mysteries and secrets, danger and adventure, and choices and consequences, and untamed wilderness. You discover a personal connection to the Living Lands and an ancient secret that threatens to destroy everything. Can you save this unknown frontier and your soul from the forces threatening to tear them asunder?

The Weird and Wonderful Living Lands

The Living Lands is a place that feels foreign yet somewhat intrinsic to you as it feels the island itself is calling out to you for help. Explore an island home to many different environments and landscapes, each with their own unique ecosystem.

Visceral Combat to Play Your Way

Mix and match swords, spells, guns, and shields to fight your way. Dig into your grimoire for spells to trap, freeze or burn enemies, bash them with your shield, or use range bows to attack from a distance.

Companions as Part of Your Journey

Companions from a spread of species will fight alongside you, with their own unique set of abilities. From a former mercenary to an eccentric wizard, they will be part of your journey with your choices shaping them as you help them with their quests.

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During the recently concluded New Game+ Showcase, Pearl Abyss strategic planning expert Will Powers stated that the map of Pywel in the upcoming action RPG Crimson Desert is significantly larger than that of Red Dead Redemption 2. Powers also claimed it is “at least” twice the size of the accessible world in  The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. The studio noted that they are working to make the map highly interactive as well. Crimson Desert is set to launch on March 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam.

The game’s details:

Crimson Desert is an open-world action-adventure game set in the stunning yet perilous continent of Pywel. After a devastating ambush by their sworn enemy the Black Bears leaves the Greymanes dead or scattered across the land, players follow Kliff who embarks on a journey to rebuild the Greymanes and reclaim what has been lost. As he traverses across the vast landscapes of Pywel, players will engage in intense battles, defeat formidable monsters, collect valuable loot, and follow the story of the Greymanes’ journey with next-generation visuals.

Crimson Desert will launch with Collector’s, Deluxe and Standard editions. The Collector’s Edition will feature an impressive 17” exclusive diorama of Kliff and Golden Star, a premium Greymane Brooch Pin and deluxe woven fabric map of Pywel – designed to elevate any treasured collection.

Pre-orders will be going live for all physical and digital editions in the coming days, available at most major retailers — all pre-orders come with the Khaled Shield as a pre-order bonus. Additionally, fans who pre-order any PlayStation®5 edition will also receive the Grotevant Plate Set DLC as a PS5 exclusive bonus included in pack.

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Publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment and developer San Diego Studio have announced MLB The Show Mobile. It is currently available now but via a limited release in the Philippines for iOS and Android. A preview trailer for the game was also released. The game is “a new standalone experience built from the ground up to deliver realistic baseball gameplay on mobile devices.”

The game’s details:

Step up to the plate and swing for the fences in MLB The Show Mobile. Loaded with all-time greats, new fast-paced game modes designed for mobile, and non-stop action, the most authentic, officially licensed MLB and MLBPI baseball experience is now in the palm of your hand!

Collect. Build. Dominate. Collect more than a thousand player cards and stack your dream team with today’s superstars and historic legends like Mickey Mantle, Hank Aaron, and Ken Griffey Jr. Put your skills to the test and prove you’ve got what it takes to rule the diamond!

 

Key Features

Realistic Batting, Pitching, and Fielding
Hit a grand slam, strike out the side, and turn the perfect double play—MLB The Show Mobile gives you full control of the diamond!
Skill-based controls are easy to learn, but challenging to master—your inputs determine whether you hit a home run or whiff it for a strikeout
Whether stealing 2nd base or diving for a catch, YOU decide what happens in every play!
New “Risk It” feature lets you control runners in real-time

 

The Ultimate Sports Game Experience
Built from the ground up for mobile: the most detailed and realistic way to play on the go
Compete with true-to-life versions of your favorite MLB heroes!
Immerse yourself in the action with incredible graphics and more than 16,000 unique animations!
Play in all 30 real MLB stadiums!
Feel the depth in every mechanic whether you’re pitching, batting, or fielding

 

Strategize With the New Momentum System
Each player card has a Momentum Cost—start innings with 10 Momentum and spend it strategically to dominate the competition!
Maintain Momentum through performance—keep the hits coming, or run out of Momentum and risk a power drop
Player stats are paired with unique abilities, unlocking endless strategic choices!
Pick your batters and pitchers in real time—don’t just set your lineup, choose the right slugger for the situation and come through in the clutch!

 

Build the Perfect Squad
Collect big-league stars past and present to build your ultimate roster!
Fill your bullpen with aces, stack your bench and make your lineup explosive with a growing list of more than 1,100 player cards to collect
Earn XP, upgrade players, and craft attribute bonuses to perfect your collection
Buy and sell cards directly with other players in the Marketplace!

Play New Game Modes
Dominate your rivals in best-of-three player-versus-player matchups featuring an expanding list of quick new modes designed for mobile
Experience the most iconic MLB Moments and relive baseball history
Unlock rewards through wins, daily challenges, limited-time events and the Show Pass!

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Nintendo has announced the release of the 1.4.0 update for Mario Kart World. The update notably adds Custom Items to the items rules, editable music volume, adds Restart and Next Race in the Pause Menu for VS Race in Single Player, several bug fixes, and more. Mario Kart World is available now for Nintendo Switch 2.

The full details:

General

• Added “Custom Items” to the item rules.
• This is a feature that lets you set which items appear.
• This is supported in “VS Race,” “Balloon Battle,” “Coin Runners,” and “Room” in “Online Play” or “Wireless Play.”
• Made it so that music track name and source title of the track that is playing will be displayed on the Pause Menu.
• Added “Music Volume” to “Settings/Controller.”
• Made it so players who gathered in a “Room” of “Online Play” can participate in “Race,” “Knockout Tour,” and “Battle.”
• Up to four players can participate in “Race,” “Knockout Tour,” and “Battle.”
• Made it so you can join in with friends who are playing “Knockout Tour” from “Friends” in “2p,” “Online Play” as well.
• Added “Restart” and “Next Race” in the Pause Menu for “VS Race” in “Single Player.”
• Made it so you can select “Photo Mode” from the Pause Menu in “Race against Ghost” in “Time Trials.”
• Changed the course layout of below courses for “VS Race,” or “Race” in “Online Play” or “Wireless Play.”

 

• Race that heads from “Koopa Troopa Beach” to “DK Spaceport.”
• Race that heads from “Koopa Troopa Beach” to “Crown City.”
• Race that heads from “Koopa Troopa Beach” to “Peach Stadium.”
• Race that heads from “Whistlestop Summit” to “Koopa Troopa Beach.”
• Race that heads from “Desert Hills” to “Koopa Troopa Beach.”
• Race that heads from “DK Spaceport” to “Koopa Troopa Beach.”
• Race that heads from “Crown City” to “Koopa Troopa Beach.”
• Race that heads from “Peach Stadium” to “Koopa Troopa Beach.”

*Changed it so that, in all races heading toward “Koopa Troopa Beach,” including the above courses, you will cross the finish line after two laps once you arrive at “Koopa Troopa Beach.”

• You will now dash when riding on Manta Ramp’s back.
• Made it so the player will not hit Dragoneel when transformed into Bullet Bill.
• Made it so the player cannot use a second Boo while already using a Boo, when holding two Boos.
• When Dash Food is taken by someone, shortened the time until that Dash Food reappears.
• When a coin placed on water is taken by someone, shortened the time until that coin reappears.

 

Fixed Issues

• Fixed an issue where the dash time was not correct after a Charge Jump.
• Fixed an issue where the player would slip through a wall when being stomped on from above by a vehicle driving on the road.
• Fixed an issue where a player would be squashed when touching a Thwomp that had landed.
• Fixed an issue where a Bullet Bill would not be displayed after using it.
• Fixed an issue where a character would be blurry even when making “Focus” “Character” when taking a photo in “Photo Mode” on the Pause Menu.
• Fixed an issue where the screen would look distorted if entering a pipe at the same time as joining a Free Roam in “Online Play.”
• Fixed an issue where player could not get in a UFO when multiple players tried to get in a UFO at the same time in Free Roam in “Online Play.”
• Fixed an issue where a friend’s information would not be updated when looking at the list of friends in “Friends” in “Online Play.”
• Fixed an issue where there would be a communication error when looking at a group ID in “View Room Info” when participating in a group in “Friends” in “Online Play.”
• Fixed an issue where a player’s place would go down if retiring during “Knockout Tour” in “Online Play.”
• Fixed an issue where a player that is seen when spectating looks like they are going off the course over and over during “Knockout Tour” in “Online Play” or “Wireless Play.”
• Fixed an issue where the player’s own character or vehicle would change when starting “Online Play” or “Wireless Play” again after quitting a game after “Knockout Tour” in “Online Play” or “Wireless Play.”
• Fixed an issue where a player would get stuck on a wall when using a Bullet Bill while falling off the course in “Sky-High Sundae.”
• Fixed an issue where a Bullet Bill would go outside the course when using it on the final curve in “Boo Cinema.”
• Fixed an issue where the player would slip through a bulldozer in “Toad’s Factory.”
• Fixed an issue where the player would get stuck on a spotlight in the race that heads from “Toad’s Factory” to “Bowser’s Castle” when transformed into Bullet Bill.
• Fixed an issue where if the player used a Bullet Bill or Spiny Shell in the first curve of “Desert Hills,” it would get stuck on a rock.
• Fixed an issue where the player would get stuck on a tree when using a Bullet Bill on “DK Pass.”
• Fixed an issue where, when the player was small because of Lightning, they would slip through the wall on the final curve of “DK Pass.
• Fixed an issue where the player would get stuck on a billboard when transforming into Bullet Bill in the race that heads from “Crown City” to “Desert Hills.”
• Fixed an issue where the player would slip through the ring of stone when using a Bullet Bill or Mega Mushroom while falling in “Great ? Block Ruins” right before the final curve.
• Fixed an issue where the player would get stuck on the ground on the meadows near “Big Donut.”
• Fixed an issue where the player would slip through the wall if rewinding after wall riding in the special room you can go to from a pipe in “Shy Guy Bazaar.”
• Fixed an issue where the player would still fall into the lava even though they have “Smart Steering” ON in “Dry Bones Burnout.”
• Fixed an issue where the player would go off the course when using a Bullet Bill while rail riding in “Wario Stadium.”
• Fixed an issue where the player would not be able to glide if getting on a glide panel while gliding in the race that heads from “Wario Stadium” to “Airship Fortress.”
• Fixed an issue where the player would get stuck on the ground while heading from “Wario Stadium” to “Airship Fortress.”
• Fixed an issue where the vehicle would float up from the rail when the player did a rail ride after a wall ride in a bike-type vehicle in “Wario Stadium.”
• Fixed an issue where the player would go off the course when using a Bullet Bill on the shortcut while heading from “Dandelion Depths” to “Cheep Cheep Falls” in the “Ice Rally” of “Knockout Tour.”
• Fixed an issue where the player would go off the course while gliding, while heading from “Dandelion Depths” to “Cheep Cheep Falls” in the “Moon Rally” of “Knockout Tour.”
• Fixed an issue where a green shell would get stuck on the ground while heading from “Airship Fortress” to “Dry Bones Burnout” in the “Heart Rally” of “Knockout Tour.”
• Fixed an issue where the player would go off the course when they transformed into Bullet Bill on top of a building in “Crown City” in the below races:
• Race that heads from “DK Spaceport” to “Crown City.”
• Race that heads from “Koopa Troopa Beach” to “Crown City.”
• Race that heads from “Faraway Oasis” to “Crown City.”
• Several other issues have been addressed to improve the gameplay experience.

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According to several reports from past employees, Deus Ex and Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy developer  Eidos Montreal has been affected by a new string of layoffs. One of these reports comes from former gameplay director Samuel Daher. “Hey there! Was working at Eidos, loved it and would have stayed, but times are difficult,” Daher wrote on LinkedIn. “I’m eager to find a new professional home to drive design on new productions.” The studio has yet to make an official statement on the layoffs and the full number of affected employees is currently unknown. The studio notably laid off 75 employees back in April.

 

Details on the developer’s upcoming game, Fable:

What does it mean to be a hero? In last year’s trailer, that question was answered by Dave, a gardener-turned-giant with a chip on his shoulder. This year, we get a much darker take from Humphry, played by the British comedy actor Matt King. Humphry was once Albion’s greatest Hero, but those glory days are long gone. In Fable, Humphry will be forced out of retirement when a mysterious figure from his past threatens the very existence of Albion.

Playground Games also confirmed its collaboration with Eidos Montreal, who will be supporting the ongoing development of Fable, which will be coming to players in 2025.

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In a recent Gamespot interview, director Junya Ishizaki revealed that the Elden Ring Nightreign The Forsaken Hollows DLC is “definitely a little bit harder” than the base game. However, he also claims that the difficulty will not be “ridiculous or anything like that,” and will offer “a fair challenge.” “So whenever people who have played the main game extensively go into the DLC content, they’ll be able to have a bit of that feeling like they had when they first played Nightreign, where there’s still a bit that they’re trying to figure out,” said Ishizaki. The Elden Ring Nightreign ‘The Forsaken Hollows’ DLC will launch on December 4. The DLC will include “two additional Nightfarers, one new Shifting Earth, and more.” Elden Ring Nightreign is available now for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam.

 

The DLC’s details:

“The Forsaken Hollows” includes two additional Nightfarers, and one new Shifting Earth, and more!

Artbook and Mini Soundtrack

This application allows players to enjoy viewing concept art and listening to in-game music of Elden Ring Nightreign exclusive to the ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN Deluxe Edition and Deluxe Upgrade Pack.

 

Elden Ring Nightreign details:

In Elden Ring Nightreign, players must make split-second decisions about combat and exploration across a map that can fluctuate with different biomes, weapons, and enemies in order to become stronger, and outrun the encroaching circle of fire to be able to take on terrifying bosses at the end of each day. This culminates on the third day, where if players were successful in surviving the night must take on one of the Nightlords—new bosses for this version. Nightfarers must learn to cooperate to take down these challenges, combining their unique abilities together for an unparalleled experience in the Elden Ring universe. All is not lost for those who fall in defeat. Unsuccessful runs will grant players relics to allow them to customize and upgrade their characters tailored to their personal play styles.

Key Features

Rise Together – Join forces with other players to take on the creeping night and the dangers within featuring three-player cooperative play.

Become a Hero – Take command of uniquely skilled heroes, each possessing their own abilities and distinct flair. While individually powerful, their skills grow even more formidable when united as a team.

Take on the Night – Overcome a relentless environmental threat that sweeps through a land that changes between each game session and defeat the magnificent boss of that night!

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Microsoft has announced the next set of titles coming to Xbox Game Pass in the first half of December. The games include Mortal Kombat 1, Monster Train 2, 33 Immortals, and more. The full list of games, DLC, and Perks coming to Xbox Game Pass via Microsoft can be seen below as well as games leaving the service this month. 

 

The full details:

Available Today

Lost Records: Bloom & Rage (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S)

Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, PC Game Pass

Embark on a new narrative journey by the creators of Life is Strange. Film your summer of 1995 and create memories of a lifetime with your new friends. 27 years later, confront the dark secrets that made you all promise to never speak again after that fateful summer.

 

Coming Soon

Monster Train 2 (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – December 3

Now with Game Pass Premium

Powerful beings known as Titans have seized control of Heaven. A makeshift alliance is formed between former angels and demons, who must learn to work together against their common foe. Now, you must command these clans aboard newly forged trains, and embark on your journey through Hell, Heaven, and the Abyss, to defeat the Titans before they destroy this world.

Spray Paint Simulator (Cloud, Console, and PC) – December 3

Now with Game Pass Premium

A relaxing, satisfying game that invites you to build your own painting business from the ground up! Meet with quirky clients in Story Mode and take on each job right from the start. Paint everything: rooms, homes, cars, bridges, even giant robots! Unlock Free Spray mode and play alone or with a friend to make the entire town your canvas!

 

33 Immortals (Game Preview) (Cloud, Console, and PC) – December 4

Now with Game Pass Premium

A co-op action-roguelike for 33 players. Play as a damned soul and rebel against God’s final judgment. Dive straight into epic, 33-player co-op battles with instant “pick-up and raid” matchmaking. Cooperate with your allies to survive against hordes of monsters and massive, challenging bosses. Expand your arsenal and equip powerful new relics to permanently upgrade your soul.

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – December 4

Now with Game Pass Premium

Uncover one of history’s greatest mysteries in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, a first-person, single-player adventure set between the events of “Raiders of the Lost Ark” and “The Last Crusade”. The year is 1937, sinister forces are scouring the globe for the secret to an ancient power connected to the Great Circle, and only one person can stop them – Indiana Jones.

 

Routine (Cloud, Console, Handheld, and PC) – December 4

Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass

Available on day one with Xbox Game pass! A first-person sci-fi horror set on an abandoned lunar base designed around an 80s vision of the future. Explore and investigate your surroundings as you survive against unknown threats.

A Game About Digging A Hole (Cloud, Handheld, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – December 9

Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, PC Game Pass

A minimalist game about digging a hole in the garden of a newly purchased house. Collect resources, sell them, upgrade your equipment, and discover a mysterious secret.

 

Death Howl (Handheld & PC) – December 9

Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass

Available on day one with Game Pass! Journey through the sorrowful spirit world in a soulslike deck builder. Craft cards and claim powerful totems to defeat the woeful spirits lurking in the mystical lands. Unravel the tale of a grieving mother in her desperate attempt to defy death and bring back her son.

Dome Keeper (Cloud, Console, Handheld, and PC) – December 9

Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, PC Game Pass

Defend against waves of alien monsters in this unique roguelike action miner. Dig for resources, collect useful gadgets, and upgrade equipment to increase odds of survival – just hurry back before your dome is destroyed!

Mortal Kombat 1 (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – December 10

Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, PC Game Pass

Discover a reborn Mortal Kombat universe created by the Fire God Liu Kang. Mortal Kombat 1 ushers in a new era of the iconic franchise with a new fighting system, game modes, and fatalities!

Bratz: Rhythm & Style (Cloud, Console, and PC) – December 11

Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, PC Game Pass

Rule the runway and take the stage with the Bratz Pack! Customize fierce fashions, groove to songs from the Bratz Universe like ‘So Good’, and jet off to iconic cities. Outshine mean Burdine and the Tweevil Twins in epic fashion battles – solo or with friends.

 

In Case You Missed It

CloverPit (Cloud, Console, Handheld, and PC)

Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Standard, PC Game Pass

A gripping rogue-lite that traps players in a hell of their own creation. Locked in a rusty cell with a slot machine and an ATM, you must pay off your debt or fall to ruin – literally! Turn the odds with various prizes and charms that trigger big combos. Bend the rules, break the game, and pay off your captor to earn a shot at freedom

 

Marvel Cosmic Invasion (Cloud, Console, Handheld, and PC) – December 1

Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass

Available on day one with Game Pass! A cosmic battle awaits! Choose between 15 Marvel heroes in this frenetic action beat ‘em up to fight against the deadly Annihilation Wave threatening the galaxy. From New York City to the depths of the Negative Zone, the future of the Marvel Universe will be fought for across the stars!

 

Total Chaos (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S)

Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass

Available on day one with Game Pass! Descend into terror with Total Chaos, a brutal survival horror experience from Apogee Entertainment. Accompanied by a terrifying soundtrack featuring new music by Silent Hill’s Akira Yamaoka, this nightmare unfolds in a decaying isle haunted by deranged prisoners, shifting reality, and unspeakable horrors. Fight for your life with whatever you can find… or rip from your enemies.

 

Young Suns (Game Preview) (Cloud, Console, and PC)

Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass

Available on day one with Xbox Game Pass! Nobody fends for themselves in this multiplayer narrative life-sim set around Jupiter. In an optimistic alternate future, fly your ship through the Jovian System and help the friendly citizens rebuild after a revolution. Liberation takes work! Join the developers and their community as the game evolves in Game Preview.

More Games Coming with Game Pass Essential on December 3

Game Pass Essential subscribers can look forward to three more games coming to the library on December 3! Experience a grand inter-galactic strategy in Stellaris, fight against hordes of ravenous zombies in World War Z: Aftermath, and survive the harsh Middle Ages in Medieval Dynasty.

 

DLC / Game Updates

Sea of Thieves: Season 18 – December 11

Return to The Devil’s Roar in Sea of Thieves: Season 18 to face devious new enemies and plunder their hidden hoards. Then take a well-earned break as the Festival of Giving returns, bringing seasonal streams, Holiday Hauls, the Legends of Giving Community Event and more!

Dead by Daylight: Bone Chill Event – Starting December 9

Dead by Daylight’s Bone Chill Event is back, offering another seasonal dose of ice-cold terror to experience.  From December 9th 11 AM to January 6th to 11 AM ET, embrace the ice in your veins and fling those Snowskulls like your life depends on it. For all you know… it does.

Palworld: Home Sweet Home Update – December 17

Palworld’s “Home Sweet Home” update arrives on December 17! Dive into the Ultrakill collab and race through the Palpagos Islands as the blood-fueled V1 and V2! Unleash your inner artist! Recolor your building materials and take base customization to the next level!

 

In-Game Benefits

PUBG Battlegrounds: Exclusive Survivor Pack (Console) – Available Today

Prepare for battle with the PUBG – XBOX Game Pass Exclusive Survivor Pack! Expand your item collection with the Hunter’s Chests, Keys, and Contraband Coupons, provided free for Game Pass Ultimate members.

Delta Force: Craft Your Precision (Xbox Series X|S) – Available Today

Perks for the new season now arrives! Define the combat in style and craft the precision with multiple firearm appearances and more!

The Crew Motorfest: Toyota Supra LBWK Edition Pack (Cloud, Console, and PC) – Available Today

Master every driving challenge at Motorfest with this pack! Contains the Toyota GR Supra Special Edition, an avatar outfit pack (body and hat) and two customization vanities (underglow and tire).

 

Leaving Soon

The following games are leaving the Game Pass library in December. Check the dates below and be sure to check them out before they go. As always, you can save up to 20% off your purchase to keep them in your library and keep the fun going!

December 15

• Mortal Kombat 11 (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Still Wakes the Deep (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Wildfrost (Cloud, Console, and PC)

December 31

• Carrion (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Hell Let Loose (Cloud, Console, and PC)

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Publisher The Pokemon Company and developer Game Freak have revealed a new trailer for  Pokemon Legends: Z-A. The trailer reveals the Mega-Evolved Pokemon Mega Lucario Z who will be included in the upcoming Mega Dimension DLC for Pokemon Legends: Z-A.  Pokemon Legends: Z-A DLC Mega Dimension will launch on December 10. It will cost $29.99. The DLC will include the new Hyperspace Luminose, Mega Chimecho and Mega Baxcalibur, an extra side mission, and more.

The Pokemon’s details:

Mega Lucario Z

Category: Aura Pokemon​

Type: Fighting/Steel

Height: 4’3″ (1.3 m)

Weight: 108.9 lbs. (49.4 kg)

A newly discovered form of Lucario, Mega Lucario Z was determined to be a Mega Evolution based on how its form changes through exposure to a Mega Stone and its increase in power far outshining that of an average Lucario.

The long fur around Mega Lucario Z’s head and waist, as well as its fan-shaped tail, make it difficult to get a full view of Mega Lucario Z’s powerful movements. In close combat, this can work to visually disorient opponents. Areas of its body, such as the backs of its hands and its shins, have been hardened with steel energy—allowing it to deliver powerful blows by concentrating its strength precisely into these hardened parts.

Z Mega Evolutions, such as Mega Lucario Z, need less time to fire off moves but burn through Mega Power very quickly, making them less suited for long battles but a good option when trying to settle matches as fast as possible.

While Mega Lucario, the Mega Evolution of Lucario, appears in Pokemon Legends: Z-A, the newly discovered Mega Lucario Z will appear in the downloadable content “Mega Dimension.”​

 

Extra Side Mission Now Available

Starting today, Trainers can receive a Mewtwonite X stone and a Mewtwonite Y stone through the Mystery Gift feature in Pokemon Legends: Z-A and Pokemon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. Once the player receives the Mewtwonite X and Mewtwonite Y stones, Mewtwo’s extra side mission will become available. It appears heading to Lysandre Cafe and venturing into the deepest areas of Lysandre Labs may cause some systems to reactivate in response to the Mega Stones, and beating this side mission will allow you to add the Legendary Pokemon Mewtwo to your team.

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Publisher GungHo Online Entertainment and developer Supertrick Games have announced that an offline version for the free-to-play action game LET IT DIE is currently in development. Additional details have yet to be announced. LET IT DIE first launched on December 6, 2016 for PlayStation 4. It is also available on PC via Steam. The next game in the series, LET IT DIE: INFERNO will launch on November 3.

Producer Uncle Death commented on the announcement in the latest LET IT DIE: INFERNO developer diary:

“We’ve been running the service for a very long time since it started—we’ve been running it for a long time, but we’ve gotten feedback from customers for a long time that they want an offline version. So I thought, ‘Maybe we should just go ahead and make an offline version.’ Uncle was taking a bath the other day and just thought of it. And we decided to start production.

As for the fine details, like when the offline version will be ready, we’ll let everyone know over time. Today is the announcement that production is decided… Actually, the LET IT DIE you’re playing now—you’re playing online, right? That data can be carried over to the offline version… It’s not starting from zero. The data you’ve been playing with won’t be lost.”

 

The game’s details:

In the year 2026 AD, a large tectonic disturbance caused mass destruction around the world.

In the midst of the destruction, South Western Tokyo split off into the ocean where the seismic activity caused a large spire to rise out of the ocean piercing the island creating a tower-like structure deemed holy by some.

Under the watchful eye of Uncle Death, madness has spread across the world…

 

Senpai! I Was Waiting for You!

My name is Uncle Death, and I have a feeling we’re going to get along just fine…

Your task is simple, get to the top of the tower.

 

Let’s Reach for the Top, Senpai!

Fight your way to the top in this chaotic and pulp survival action taking free-to-play to a whole new level. Begin your journey in your underwear and survive by any means necessary while taking advice from Uncle Death, a skateboarding reaper.

Rumor has it that a sacred treasure awaits at the top of the Tower of Barbs for those that survive the climb. Many dangers and mysteries remain hidden from the eyes of mankind and await those courageous enough to dare approach the tower.

Collect and Develop Unique Equipment

Players fight through a treacherous tower obtaining various types of weapons and armor while finding creatures and mushrooms to eat in order to stay alive.

Pry weapons and armor from the cold dead grasp of your fallen foes or craft even better gear. Eat mushrooms, frogs, and other odd creatures to keep your strength up or activate special abilities. Strategize when it’s best to fight or sneak away to fight another day.

You may lose your belongings upon death, but death doesn’t always have to be the end…

 

Hyper-Violent Rage Moves and Goretastic Kills

When hacking and slashing your foes just isn’t enough, you can use ultra violent Rage Moves or Goretastics to finish them off with style!

 

Asynchronous Player-versus-Player

Haters – Upon death, a player’s “death data” is circulated among other player’s games where they will appear as formidable opponents called Haters.

Hunters – Need some loot but don’t have the time to go exploring the tower yourself? Send one of your Fighters to an unsuspecting enemy, and they will invade their world as a Hunter. These potentially lethal foes can gather up items and resources from an enemy’s tower for a set period of time. If they are killed before that, they get sent home crying to their master.

Tokyo Death Metro – Tetsuo brings the Tokyo Death Metro to a platform near you! Join a team, attack your opponents and raid their stash, but keep in mind they can return the favor! You can also enjoy bonus rewards during the Tokyo Death Metro Battle Rush Season. We hope to see you enjoying Tokyo Death Metro’s Luxury Attack Liner!

Train your body, develop equipment, eat everything that can be eaten. If you’re stolen from, steal it back… and, if you’re killed, kill them back!

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FromSoftware and Bandai Namco have released a new character trailer for the upcoming character for the Elden Ring Nightreign The Forsaken Hollows DLC, the Undertaker. The character’s skills were also revealed in a recent Gamespot video. Her abilities include the Trance skill, which increases the character’s speed at no stamina cost, and increases her combo attack power. Her passive skill “confluence” allows players to use her Ultimate for free if another party member recently used theirs. Lastly, her Ultimate sees her hit enemies with an “uncanny bone” for devastating damage. The Elden Ring Nightreign ‘The Forsaken Hollows’ DLC will launch on December 4. The DLC will include “two additional Nightfarers, one new Shifting Earth, and more.” Elden Ring Nightreign is available now for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam.

The DLC’s details:

“The Forsaken Hollows” includes two additional Nightfarers, and one new Shifting Earth, and more!

Artbook and Mini Soundtrack

This application allows players to enjoy viewing concept art and listening to in-game music of Elden Ring Nightreign exclusive to the ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN Deluxe Edition and Deluxe Upgrade Pack.

 

Elden Ring Nightreign details:

In Elden Ring Nightreign, players must make split-second decisions about combat and exploration across a map that can fluctuate with different biomes, weapons, and enemies in order to become stronger, and outrun the encroaching circle of fire to be able to take on terrifying bosses at the end of each day. This culminates on the third day, where if players were successful in surviving the night must take on one of the Nightlords—new bosses for this version. Nightfarers must learn to cooperate to take down these challenges, combining their unique abilities together for an unparalleled experience in the Elden Ring universe. All is not lost for those who fall in defeat. Unsuccessful runs will grant players relics to allow them to customize and upgrade their characters tailored to their personal play styles.

Key Features

Rise Together – Join forces with other players to take on the creeping night and the dangers within featuring three-player cooperative play.

Become a Hero – Take command of uniquely skilled heroes, each possessing their own abilities and distinct flair. While individually powerful, their skills grow even more formidable when united as a team.

Take on the Night – Overcome a relentless environmental threat that sweeps through a land that changes between each game session and defeat the magnificent boss of that night!

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Publisher Nacon and developer Cyanide Studio announced that the stealth action game sequel Styx: Blades of Greed will launch on February 19, 2026. This is notably a delay from its previous 2025 release window. It will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. A release date trailer was also released.

The game’s details:

You play as Styx, a cunning goblin with a caustic sense of humor who has mastered the art of stealth. Your goal is to get your hands on Quartz, the most precious—and dangerous—resource in a world on the brink of war between elves, humans and orcs.

Styx: Blades of Greed refines the proven formula of the first two games by making freedom and creativity central to the experience. Explore vast vertical environments and master new tools and powers. Whether you’re discovering Styx for the first time or you’re a longtime fan, it has never been so exciting to be greedy!

Key Features

From Pawn to Boss—Quite the Rise in Stature! – No more working for others! This time, our famous green-skinned friend is pursuing his own goal and leading his own crew. Aboard his zeppelin, Styx and his crew hunt down a new, mysterious power source: Quartz. Throughout your mischievous journey, you’ll encounter familiar faces and colorful new characters while outwitting the Inquisition’s traps. This adventure marks the beginning of the Great War and the creation of the Black Hand, the mercenary group central to the events of Of Orcs and Men.

Infiltration is an Art and the Dagger is the Brush – Every great heist requires preparation! Craft weapons and potions before executing your next scheme. A wide range of abilities is at your disposal: Cloning and Invisibility return thanks to your Amber skills. Master Mind Control and Time Shift abilities granted by Quartz. Every situation is a stealth puzzle you can solve in multiple ways. Despite his small size, Styx relies on agility, sharp wit and biting humor to escape the trickiest situations. Always reaching for the dagger first? Who are we to judge… No harm seen, no harm done!

A Fantasy World Awaits – Roam freely around three vast open environments: The Wall, which marks the boundary of the human world; the lush orc village of Turquoise Dawn; and the Ruins of the elven capital, Akenash. Soar through the skies with your glider, reach inaccessible spots in a flash with your grapple, and scale massive walls with your claws. Take advantage of the vertical environments to reach your targets. Every new tool unlocks previously unreachable areas with Metroidvania-style progression.

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Everstone Studio announced that the mobile version for Where Winds Meet will launch globally on December 12 for iOS and Android. It will feature both cross play and cross progression support for the PlayStation 5 and PC versions. The mobile version first launched back on January 9, 2025 in China. A release date trailer was also released.

The game’s details via the developer:

Let the Wind Carry Your Legend on an Epic Journey to the East

Where Winds Meet is an epic Wuxia open-world action–adventure RPG set in ancient China at the tenth century during the tumultuous era of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdom. Players will assume the role of a young sword master as they embark on a journey to uncover the mysteries of their own identity.

Let the Wind Carry Your Legend in Ancient China Beset by Conflict

Explore the breathtaking vastness of ancient China during a tumultuous era, where political intrigue, power struggles, and epic battles shape the course of history.

Amidst the chaos engulfing ancient dynasties, weave your own story as you unravel the mysteries surrounding your own birth and fated destiny in a world brimming with cultural richness and prosperity, where heroes rise and legends are born.

Engage in various powerful ancient combat techniques using your fists, sword, spear, bow and spirit to overcome your foes. Embrace your destiny and forge your own path in a legendary tale of your making!

 

An Open World of Infinite Activities in an Era of Endless Possibilities

Embark on a one-of-a-kind adventure taking you from the tranquil countryside surrounded by majestic wilderness to lively cities flanked by mysterious caves and treacherous canyons.

Dive into an immersive world featuring interconnected nature and society with realistic weather conditions, real consequences from natural disasters and human conflicts.

Uncover thousands of points of interests, discover over 20 distinct regions, Interact with diverse characters and engage with numerous authentic activities in a world that teems with life. Play traditional Chinese ancient instruments, solve puzzles from enigmatic cats and so much more!

 

Deep RPG Mechanics to Shape Your Destiny the Way You Want It

Create and customize your character and their progression using a unique eastern combat system inspired by Wuxia (Martial Arts & Chivalry tales originating in China) with multiple familiar and exotic weapons and skills to unlock and upgrade.

Face your opponents directly in close-quarters combat, wielding weapons like Spear, Sword, Dual Blades, Glaive, Umbrella and Fan. Hone your skills and progress through your adventure, unlocking unique skills such as Acupuncture Hitting, Lion’s Roar and Tai Chi. Harness the lethal precision of a bow and arrow to take down enemies from afar. Even better, utilize stealth and deception tactics to disorient your foes in strategic ambushes.

What’s more, you get to choose how you want to impact the world and its characters and they will in turn react to you in ways that reflect these choices. Help them rebuild their houses, heal their wounds or fight their enemies for them. In Where Winds Meet, you choose who you are, how you fight and what you do to write a tale of your own, through and through.

A Modern Approach to Your Ancient Saga: Play Solo or Multiplayer and Enjoy Ongoing Content

You can journey to the east as a lone sword master and enjoy over 100 hours of rich narrative driven exploration of a lush and exotic world filled with exciting adventures.

If you’re looking for some company though, you’re in luck. Where Winds Meet lets you play with up to four friends to venture into the world and write your legend along with them.

Additionally, for those who are looking for fearsome adversaries to reach an even greater glory, they can also look forward to player-versus-player battles that will go down in the history books if they so choose to wage them.

What’s more, Where Winds Meet features ongoing updates which will keep bringing you more engaging content that will expand your legend as time marches on.

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