Hitman 3 March Roadmap Revealed

IO Interactive today revealed its Hitman 3 March roadmap, which brings new weapons, elusive targets, escalation, contracts, and…eggs?

• March 4: Escalation – The Lesley Celebration
• March 11: Featured Contracts by Easy Allies – Chongqing
• March 19 – March 29: Elusive Target – The Stowaway
• March 25: Featured Contracts by Eurogamer – Mendoza
• March 30 – April 12: Seasonal Event – Berlin Egg Hunt & Unlockable Raver Outfit
• March 30: Deluxe Escalation – The Satu Mare Delirium & Unlockable Items

For Honor Year 5 Season 1 Asunder to Launch on March 11th

Today, Ubisoft announced that For Honor Year 5 Season 1 Asunder will launch on March 11th. Kicking off Year 5, Asunder continues the narrative arc introduced in the world of For Honor in Year 4. The ongoing war continues to pit the warriors of the Chimera Alliance and the Order of Horkos against each other. However, Asunder represents a period of great abundance for the warriors as they enjoy festivities within their respective covenants.

Beginning March 11th, a limited-time in-game event called the Horkos Masquerade will let players prove themselves to the Order of Horkos through a new 4v4 game mode: Carousel of Horkos. A free event pass will be available for the duration of the event with 30 tiers to complete.

Along with this event, Year 5 Season 1 Asunder brings an update to the Warden, new armor variation and weapons throughout the season, more in-game events, a Battle Pass and Battle Bundle containing an all-new paired emote along with weapons, executions, effects and more.

Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 Gameplay Reveal, Release Date Set for June 4th

Today, CI Games revealed the very first look at Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 gameplay. This new trailer showcases the next-generation of Sniper Ghost Warrior, as Contracts 2 elevates the series to new heights – and distances – with its 1000m+ extreme-range sniping feature. As contract sniper assassin Raven, players will utilize authentic gear and weaponry across large-scale sandbox maps as they track and eliminate targets using a variety of approaches. Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 launches on June 4th for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC.

Prinny Presents NIS Classics Volume 1 Launches on Nintendo Switch this Summer

NIS America today announced that Prinny Presents NIS Classics Volume 1 will be coming to Nintendo Switch and PC in Summer 2021. This two-in-one package features Phantom Brave: The Hermuda Triangle Remastered and Soul Nomad & the World Eatersis, complete with up-scaled artwork and all DLC from the original releases.

Disgaea 6: Defiance of Destiny is Coming to Nintendo Switch on June 29th

NIS America today announced that Disgaea 6: Defiance of Destiny is coming to Nintendo Switch on June 29th. Four characters from previous installments (Adell, Rozalin, Girl Laharl, and Asagi) and their stories will be available as bonus content in-game at launch.

4 New Characters and Spectator Mode Added to Puyo Puyo Tetris 2

Today, Sega released the third and final post-launch content update for Puyo Puyo Tetris 2, available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch. This free content will also be made available on the Steam version when it releases later this month on March 23rd. This final update bolsters the roster with four new playable characters and includes a new Spectator Mode and a new level difficulty, among other additions.

Mortal Shell: Enhanced Edition is Out Now

Playstack today announced that Mortal Shell: Enhanced Edition, a fully remastered version of the action RPG, is now available digitally on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The Enhanced Edition is available as a free next-gen upgrade for existing Mortal Shell customers who have bought the game on PS4 and Xbox One. Along with upgraded textures, 4K resolution, faster loading times and DualSense support, this remastered version delivers uncompromised 60 frames-per-second gameplay on PS5 and Xbox Series X. Additionally, Playstack announced that Mortal Shell has now sold more than 500,000 units worldwide.

Elite Dangerous: Odyssey PC Alpha Begins March 29th

Frontier Developments today announced that the PC Alpha for Elite Dangerous: Odyssey begins March 29th. In anticipation of the new gameplay features Commanders will first experience during the Alpha phase, Frontier released a video showing an Odyssey mission playthrough, which features gameplay captured from a raid mission.

Pyra/Mythra Officially Joins Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Later Today

Later today, Pyra/Mythra from Xenoblade Chronicles 2 will officially join the roster of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate for the Nintendo Switch. The fighter is part of the Challenger Pack 9 DLC, which also includes a new stage and a selection of music tracks from Xenoblade Chronicles 2. In a video released this morning hosted by Masahiro Sakurai, the Super Smash Bros. series director walked through the newly added fighter’s move set, including a detailed look at the new Cloud Sea of Alrest stage.

Guilty Gear Strive Delayed Until June

Bandai Namco today announced that Guilty Gear Strive has been delayed and will now be available on June 11th. The added time will allow Arc System Works to continue working on delivering the best experience possible for players by polishing some aspects of the game, such as online lobbies and server stability. For players that have pre-ordered the Deluxe and Ultimate versions of the game, Early Access will now be available on June 8th.