Today, on Xbox Wire, Microsoft unveiled the first group of FPS Boost backwards compatible titles on Xbox Series X|S – games that will experience increased frame rates with no additional work from the developer. The Xbox backwards compatibility team developed this function to employ a variety of techniques for nearly doubling frame rates on games, many of which will be available on Xbox Game Pass. The first wave of FPS boosted titles include:
Today, Cryptic Studios revealed an early look at the Equipment System being introduced to the upcoming free-to-play action RPG, Magic: Legends, which is scheduled to enter Open Beta on the Epic Games Store on March 23rd and officially release later in 2021 on PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
Focus Home Interactive and Passtech Games today debuted a new gameplay overview trailer for the roguelite action game Curse of the Dead Gods ahead of its official release on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC on February 23rd.
2K today announced that the adventure game Tales from the Borderlands has officially returned to digital storefronts. The re-release version, which consolidates all five original episodes into a single package, is now available on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. The game is also playable on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 via backwards compatibility.
Today, Square Enix announced that Marvel’s Avengers launches on the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on March 18th alongside the second new playable Super Hero for the game: Clint Barton, also known as Hawkeye. Players who own the PlayStation 4 or Xbox One version of the game can upgrade to the full next-gen version at no additional cost and transfer their save game to keep their progress.
Clint Barton will bring his unique talents to the game’s roster as part of Marvel’s Avengers Operation: Hawkeye – Future Imperfect at no cost to owners of the core game on all platforms. In addition to a new playable Super Hero and the new chapter in the game’s ongoing Avengers Initiative story, Marvel’s Avengers Operation: Hawkeye – Future Imperfect also introduces a new villain: Maestro, a version of Hulk with Bruce Banner’s brains and the Hulk’s strengths and abilities, now driven mad in an apocalyptic future.
Today, Ubisoft announced that a new update for Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is now available, bringing additional free content to the game for all players: a new game mode, Jomsviking upgrades, new abilities and rewards, and two new unlockable buildings in the Settlement – the River Raid Dock and the Jomsviking Hall.
The River Raids is a permanent addition to the game and a new replayable mode enriching the raiding experience in Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. The mode contains:
The new Jomsviking Hall has three levels to upgrade in Season 1, with the higher the Hall’s level the higher the ranked Jomsvikings it will attract for the player to recruit. Jomsviking also now have ranks, with the higher ranked Jomsvikings having greater survivability in River Raids.
After players complete one of the first narrative arcs in England, either Grantebridgescire or Ledecestrescire, build their Barracks and recruit their Jomsviking Lieutenant, they will encounter a new NPC named Vagn and his crew of Jomsviking raiders, who will introduce them to the River Raids game mode. The mode introduces three new river maps set around the coastline of England full of locations to raid and treasure to loot.
Finally, the update brings additional abilities and rewards:
Season 2, named Ostara, will start in March 2021 with a first update bringing a festival in the Settlement, a new game mode that builds on Valhalla’s core combat experiences, new gear and cosmetic items. More information about Wrath of the Druids, the first expansion of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla releasing in Spring 2021, will come at a later time.
Today, Firaxis shared a new game update video highlighting upcoming changes, adjustments and additions coming to Civilization VI in the February game update. Available for free to anyone who owns Civilization VI, the February game update is scheduled to go live on February 25th.
In addition to balance and update changes, each game update includes a new feature, such as a scenario, game mode or customization. This month’s update includes the Barbarian Clans optional game mode, the Leader Selection Pool and several balance adjustments and additional changes based on player feedback.
Square Enix today announced that Outriders, the RPG-Shooter from People Can Fly and Square Enix External Studios, is coming to Google Stadia on April 1st. Outriders will include the Stadia exclusive Stream Connect feature, allowing players to view their friends’ gameplay through picture-in-picture overlay in real time.
Today, on Xbox Wire, Microsoft announced the Xbox Wireless Headset, offering best-in-class audio and chat performance. The Xbox Wireless Controller will be available beginning March 16th for $99.99 USD, with pre-orders starting today.
NIS America today announced that Fallen Legion Revenants is available now for PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. Fallen Legion Revenants is a sequel to the duology Fallen Legion: Sins of an Empire and Fallen Legion: Flames of Rebellion.
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