Paradox Interactive today released a new species pack for Stellaris: Console Edition, the sci-fi grand strategy game from Paradox Development Studio. Additionally, Paradox Interactive has delivered the free 2.6 “Verne” update for next generation gamers. The patch specifically optimizes Stellaris: Console Edition for Xbox Series X|S. The Lithoids Species Pack introduces new empire mechanics as well as a selection of rock-based species portraits and ship models.
Today, Ubisoft announced that Immortals Fenyx Rising – Myths of the Eastern Realm, the second narrative DLC, is now available. Additionally, players who haven’t had a chance to try Immortals Fenyx Rising can get a taste with the free demo, available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Stadia and PC.
In Immortals Fenyx Rising – Myths of the Eastern Realm, a new hero named Ku embarks on a journey inspired by a popular Chinese myth, Nuwa Mends the Heavens. Ku’s mission is to help the goddess Nuwa restore the fractured sky and save humanity. Encounter legendary Chinese deities, battle monstrous new enemies using a unique fighting style based on Chinese martial arts, and test your logic with new puzzles. Led by the Ubisoft Chengdu studio, this new open world takes place between the sky and the earth. The world remains true to its cultural origins and features a Chinese architectural style with tall, jagged peaks found in traditional Chinese scrolls and art.
In this post-launch adventure, players will have their wit, agility, and logic challenged by the puzzles found in the Ruins of Heaven. In order to tackle new gameplay ingredients, such as morph cubes, clouds, bamboo, wind controller and air rings, players can unlock new abilities, such as Nuwa’s Agility, Blades of Huang Di and the Axe of Yan Di.
To access Immortals Fenyx Rising – Myths of the Eastern Realm, players can purchase the Season Pass for $49.99 USD, which includes access to all three post-launch DLC packs introducing players not only to new characters and challenges, but to new realms and new ways to play. Immortals Fenyx Rising – Myths of the Eastern Realm can also be purchased separately for $19.99 USD.
The sixth and final DLC pack in the Civilization VI – New Frontier Pass, the Portugal Pack, is now available on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The Portugal Pack includes a new leader and civilization, the new optional game mode Zombie Defense, two new World Wonders in the Torre de Belém and Etemenanki and a new Wetlands map script.
EA and Velan Studios have released a new gameplay trailer for their upcoming team-based multiplayer game, Knockout City. Players can crew up with friends, define their style by customizing their brawlers, and use different strategies of attack as they roam the streets in Team KO. If six distinct ball types aren’t enough, players can turn themselves into the ball as they catch, dodge, tackle, and fake out other brawlers in the battle for dodgeball dominance.
When the game launches on May 21st, players will have access to a free trial for a limited time across PC on Origin and Steam, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S via backwards compatibility, during which time the full game will be playable. All in-game progress from the free trial will carry over for those who decide to buy the full game, and players who choose to purchase during the free trial will also receive additional cosmetic rewards as they continue to brawl in Knockout City.
Hood: Outlaws and Legends, the multiplayer PvPvE heist game from Sumo Digital and Focus Home interactive, introduces in-depth gameplay of one of the four playable classes available at launch: The Mystic. Hoods: Outlaws and Legends is scheduled to launch May 10th on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
THQ Nordic today released a new trailer showcasing various aspects of Biomutant’s combat system. Biomutant will be out for PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on May 25th.
Sega and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio today launched Yakuza 6: The Song of Life on Xbox One, Xbox Game Pass, Steam and Windows 10. Yakuza 6 marks the concluding chapter in the saga of yakuza Kazuma Kiryu and joins recently released Yakuza Remastered Collection on those platforms. Now, Kiryu’s story is playable from beginning to end on PlayStation 4, Xbox and PC.
Zen Studios today revealed that Pinball FX, its next-generation pinball experience, will release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and PC via the Epic Games Store later this year. The news was revealed on the latest episode of The Pinball Show, Zen’s monthly YouTube program, where the studio offered fans its deepest dive yet into the upcoming game.
All in! Games and developer PolyAmorous today launched Paradise Lost on PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. The narrative adventure is now available for PC via Steam and GOG.com for 34% off the base price. Console players can get the game for 20% off the base price on Xbox One and on PlayStation 4 for PS Plus members. Sale promotions will run from March 24th until April 1st.
Firefly Studios has released their first update for Stronghold: Warlords, adding an extreme difficulty mode, increased troop limits, a new map, AI improvements, balance changes and bug fixes. The castle sim developer also revealed the first part of Warlords’ post-release content roadmap introducing a new AI character and playable unit, as well as extra single player missions and warlords.
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