Frontier Developments today unveiled “One Giant Leap”, the first in a series of Elite Dangerous: Odyssey Developer Diaries. The first installment in a new Road to Odyssey series, “One Giant Leap” delves into the exploration of atmospheric planets and the new planetary tech that powers them. Elite Dangerous: Odyssey launches in early 2021.
Gearing up for next week’s launch, Sold-Out Software and Metronomik share a new trailer for No Straights Roads showing off Nintendo Switch gameplay for the first game. The trailer also showcases the exclusive features of the Switch version of the game, such as 3-player Assist Mode.
NIS America has released a new Character Trailer for Fallen Legion Revenants. To what lengths will the young aristocrat Lucien go to undermine the tyrannical reign of Ivor at Welkin Castle? Execute a plot of mystery and deceit in Fallen Legion Revenants, coming in 2021 to PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch.
Today, Sony announced that Ghost of Tsushima: Legends, a new online cooperative multiplayer mode, will come as a free download for Ghost of Tsushima owners and become available on PlayStation 4 later this year.
Legends is an entirely new experience — it’s a separate mode that doesn’t follow Jin or the companions from his journey, but instead focuses on four warriors who have been built up as legends in stories told by the people of Tsushima.
You’ll be able to partner up with friends or via online matchmaking and play Legends in groups of 2-4 players. Each player can choose from one of four different character classes: the Samurai, Hunter, Ronin, or Assassin. Each class has unique advantages and abilities that will be revealed in the future.
With two players in Ghost of Tsushima: Legends, you’ll be able to play a series of co-op Story missions that escalate in difficulty, building on the foundation of combat from the single-player campaign but with new magical twists that often require careful synchronization with your partner.
With four players, you’ll be able to take on wave-based Survival missions, fighting groups of the toughest enemies Tsushima has to offer, Including new Oni enemies with supernatural abilities.
Today, Ubisoft announced the full details of the third season of Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege Year 5: Operation Shadow Legacy. This new Operation introduces Sam “Zero” Fisher from the Splinter Cell series as a new playable Operator, in addition to an entirely reworked Chalet map and additional gameplay features.
In Operation Shadow Legacy, players will be able to rediscover Sam Fisher as an Attacker named Zero, equipped with a new gadget, the Argus Launcher, a two-way drill camera. The cameras are launched to pierce soft or reinforced walls, windows, and hatches or stick to any surface. Once in the camera, the Attacker can rotate the camera’s vision to see the other side of the wall. Each camera is equipped with one laser charge, usable to deal damages to Defenders or destroy gadgets. Sam Fisher is also coming with his unique weapon the SC3000K & melee weapon: the Karambit.
In addition to Sam Fisher, players will be able to explore a reimagined Chalet map, which has been newly reworked. The team improved the first and the second floors, and the roof is now traversable, among other features. Objectives have been the main focus of this rework, with a hallway added to improve rotation in the Basement, and the Trophy site has been switched for a new one in Dining.
Alongside this new season, Ubisoft unveiled that Rainbow Six Siege will be available to play for free from August 27th to September 4th, depending on the platform.
Apex Legends Season 6 – Boosted launches tomorrow with the boisterous new Legend, Rampart, the all-new Crafting system, the energy weapon named The Volt SMG, a brand-new Battle Pass, and much more. Hammond Industries continues to take over World’s Edge in Season 6 with new pathways, rocket launch sites, Blast Walls, and more.
Respawn has released a trailer that highlights Ramya “Rampart” Parekh’s unique abilities which prove that offense is really the best defense. The Outlands best modder can hold down her squad with the following abilities:
In addition, get a glimpse into Season 6’s Battle Pass offerings in this latest trailer:
Today, Firaxis shared a new video highlighting upcoming changes, adjustments and additions coming to Civilization VI in the August game update, which is scheduled to go live on Thursday, August 27th.
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 Natural Wonder Picker, Tech and Civic Shuffle Mode and changes based on player feedback.
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, Epic Games and DC today announced Fortnite: The Last Laugh Bundle. The latest DC Super-Villains themed bundle will have a MSRP of $29.99 USD and players will be able to pick up the new bundle for the Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch beginning November 17th. Players can also purchase Fortnite: The Last Laugh Bundle and download digitally through the in-game store and first-party digital marketplaces this holiday.
Fortnite: The Last Laugh Bundle will consist of V-Bucks and 11 in-game items:
Respawn Entertainment today released an all new gameplay trailer for Apex Legends Season 6 – Boosted. On August 18th, players can take control as new Legend Rampart and lay down some cover fire with her heavy-mounted turret Sheila — all behind her amped up cover — or the blue-traces from the Volt’s energy rounds. Hammond Robotics has been busy since the last Season, and players will finally get an in-depth look at the all-new crafting system and map changes that will alter Apex Legends gameplay.
Electronic Arts today launched the newest game in the UFC franchise, EA Sports UFC 4, that lets players shape their own UFC legacy or challenge the world in new Blitz Battles or Online World Championships to become the undisputed champion of the Octagon. Players can jump into the game today on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.