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The Finals player leaks Season 2 lore from Patch 1.6 files Embark StudiosThe Finals players have been slowly learning more about the lore behind the game and a recent leak from the patch notes suggests a more comprehensive drop in the future. The Finals has been doling out small information and easter eggs about the lore around the multiplayer shooter, and how the cash games came to be since the game’s beta phase. The most recent easter eggs have had to deal with what looks like an outside force hacking into the broadcast feed of the game, and trying to get a message to the contestants. The message that fans of the game have been able to cobble together is: “THIS BROADCAST HAS BEEN HACKED BY CNS ONE NIGHT THREE DAWNS SEE THE SIGNS SEEK THE TRUTH BEYOND THE WALLS” In the Patch 1.6 game files, one player was able to find a video for what seems to be the continuation of this storyline that is set to come out in Season 2. The Finals player discovers new lore video The player who discovered the new video posted it to Reddit and showcased to the community what’s in store for them in Season 2. The video shows the end of the in-game broadcast and has the AI voice casters chatting. One refers to the hacks that fans were previously shown and someone named Sabrina who is dealing with them. “Someone put those messages in the system,” the AI voice caster said. The original poster said that he posted the video in the game’s official Discord, but a community manager deleted it because “it wasn’t meant to be shown yet.” Fans of the game created theories off of the new lore drop, connecting it back to previous relations. One fan speculated that the game’s universe could be a “double simulation.” “After enough of those hacks the two simulations will merge into one another, giving us access to all those tools of mass destruction we’ve used in-game to essentially destroy “the wall” and enter the actual real world,” they said. However, players will have to wait for the official launch of Season 2 for more lore drops to confirm any theories they might have.

The Finals player “hijacked” enemy team’s win screen Embark StudiosA The Finals player has figured out how to be featured in the game’s win screen, even if they don’t win the match. The Finals usually showcases the winning team in a final shot in the last round of play. After playing through multiple rounds of play, and coming on top each time, players are rewarded with battle pass progression, a ranked boost, and a final shot of their in-game skins posing for the camera. One player, however, has figured out how to be featured on the win screen without winning at all. In a post on the game’s Reddit, they showcased how a team can infiltrate the final win screen and troll enemy teams. The Finals win screen infiltration In a post titled “So my friends and I hijacked the win screen,” Reddit user Careful-Yesterday269 showed a video of his team exploding on the win screen while the enemy walked into frame. The game then cuts to a shot showing the winning team facing the camera, featuring an enemy Heavy swinging a sledgehammer at them. The player explained in the comments that they have done this a few different times, and all players need to do to replicate it is find where the win screen takes place on the map and camp out there. “For [Monaco] it’s in front of the chapel in between the palm trees you just gotta be there when the win screen shows up,” the user said. The player and his team set up shop at the win screen area with mines and explosives on the ground so that when the winning team walked across the vista, they would explode right in front of them. While not a viable strategy to win a round, players can use this to troll the winning team when their loss is secured or just to get a good laugh after a hard-fought battle in the arena.

The Finals player exposes “broken” money glitch that ruins games Embark StudiosA game-breaking The Finals money glitch is enabling players to win rounds at the last second, creating an unfair advantage for some teams. The Finals continues to prove popular amongst FPS and battle royale fans alike, thanks to its class-based gameplay and destructible environments. While the game’s community has praised the overall gameplay, there are several areas that they want change. While the OP nuke combo and invincible defibrillator revives have caught flak, there is a much more devastating issue that is currently making the rounds. In fact, one player highlighted how a “broken” money glitch is giving players an unfair advantage and ruining games when utilized. The Finals players highlight money glitch that ruins games Posting on the official The Finals Reddit page, illuminacegg shared a clip of a money glitch that appears to be ruining rounds. “You can clearly see that the orange team does not have enough money to make it to the next stage,” said the player. “Unless they managed to get that 22k into the cashbox and then defended it for another minute or so. Instead, they waited (on purpose or not) until the very last millisecond to put it in, for the game to instantly reward them with the money but also end the game, saving them from having to defend it.” As players have noted, the game should have added another minute to the timer instead of giving the orange team $22k. Others have also highlighted that you can even see the scoreboard add a +1:00, but the game ends anyway, not actually putting a minute on the timer. “I don’t know how more people haven’t discussed this,” replied another player. “I have had three distinct moments of tossing the box into a cash out at the last second of a round and it counts. The 3rd was an attempt to replicate and it worked. I just assumed it was like ‘we don’t have time to wait, just have the money and GGs.’ [this was in] Ranked btw.” Other commenters were also keen to highlight that they too had been impacted by this money glitch, with many noting how they’ve even been able to unintentionally recreate it. Either way, hopefully, the developers can patch this glitch before it ruins more games.

The Finals player “doing the lord’s work” for wasting cheating teammate’s time PlayStationThe Finals is off to an explosive start, but it’s been marred by cheaters galore. One player took combatting cheaters into their own hands. Since its shadow drop during the 2023 Game Awards, The Finals has taken the FPS scene by storm. The free-to-play game show-inspired FPS hit an insane player count on launch and hasn’t lost any steam since. Despite the random usage of AI, there’s plenty to love with The Finals, as forums and social media have been ablaze with immense praise for the game’s blending of high-octane action and teamwork. However, like many titles nowadays, The Finals is full of cheaters. One player took matters into their own hands, denying their cheater teammates the win they sought to gain. The Finals player wastes cheaters’ time and denies the win The cheating epidemic isn’t new in games, but it’s hit an obnoxious stride in The Finals. Aside from player feedback and funny clips, much of the game’s subreddit is posts regarding the cheating crisis. Reporting can only do so much when you’re in a match with cheaters, so one player decided to bring the hammer down. In a video shared to the game’s subreddit, one player showed 10 minutes of pure justice, denying their cheating teammates the win. “Got 2 cheaters in ranked as teammates. Went to the final round trying to kill them (not much can be done to heavys). At the final round, of 17 mins, grabbed the cash box and waited….the whole time. They tried to kill me, wasted their time, and lost marvelously,” the player commented. The Finals uses Easy Anti-Cheat, but it’s looking pretty easy to cheat in the game, no pun intended. This player’s efforts were met with applause, as one player responded: “Doing the Lord’s work I see.” However, many of the other comments reflected on the cheaters themselves. For those unaware, The Finals doesn’t support region locking, which is a company decision, since the developers believe cheaters reside in all regions. Some comments jested at that point, stating region locking would help combat the cheating epidemic. That said, the developers have said that they are re-upping the anti-cheat measures. Stay tuned as more information comes to light, hopefully including a massive tide of bans.

The Finals player discovers how to win match without getting a single kill Embark StudioA group of The Finals players managed to win a round without killing a single enemy. The Finals is an objective-based game, depending on the mode players choose. While getting cashboxes and cashing out is the main objective, getting kills makes the game much easier. Wiping an entire three-man squad can mean the difference between moving on to the next round, or bombing out by a slim margin. However, one group of players has discovered and managed to win a round without recording a single kill against their opponents. The Finals players win round with no kills The player posted their achievement to The Finals’ subreddit, and showcased their scoreline. The squad finished with 1 elimination and 14 deaths. No one on the team had a combat score over 1,000 and two players had a 1,400 objective score. “This was possible by setting up lots of defenses with, blocking doors and windows with Goo grenades, C4 and gas mines all around the cash out. I had a flamethrower to torch out gas while we were all behind shields. Anyone who tried to enter the room got lit up and ran out before they could die,” the post explained. They further explained that the only reason one player ended up with a kill was because an enemy walked into a gas grenade and died from the damage over time trying to get around their shields. Other players in the community seemed impressed by the feat, saying there should be an achievement for accomplishing such a feat. “I wish more people would grasp that the K/D ultimately doesn’t mean jack shit, the cash out is what matters,” one Reddit user said. Whether this will become a meta-strategy remains to be seen. While the numbers and results speak for themselves, executing the strategy consistently might be hard to pull off depending on the map. This could also be directly impacted by updates as Goo could become easier to destroy, and gas mines could do more damage and kill enemies.

The Finals player discovers grapple hook trick that makes Light S-Tier Embark StudiosA The Finals player has discovered and shared a new grapple hook trick that might bring the Light class back into S-Tier. The Light class in The Finals has not been a top-tier meta choice in recent patches as the Medium and Heavy classes have accumulated a few buffs. This has caused players who run the class to create unique ways to overcome their lack of firepower at a distance and in one-on-one engagements. Many Light class players use melee weapons and the stun gun and either the invisibility or dash abilities to slice down opponents at close range. This style of play has left out one of the class’ unique abilities, the grapple hook, and also limits Lights to close-ranged combat. However thanks to one player’s grapple hooks discovery, Lights might be able to run the ability and launch up the class tier list. The Finals grapple hook trick showcased Reddit user ChromeSF showcased a new technique with the grapple hook that will allow players to swing around enemies at a terrifying speed. The problem with gunfights for Lights without the trick is that Mediums and Heavy have a faster time to kill at close range. To get around this, Lights can use this grapple hook trick to become almost untraceable in combat. The poster has showcased a trick they call circle hooking, where Lights grapple to the enemy’s feet and orbit opponents while shooting. The technique is simple to execute as all Lights need to do is grapple at their target’s feet and then hold their movement button to the left or the right, depending on which way they want to circle. Lights using this grapple hook trick should be able to spray down Mediums and Heavies with an SMG, shotgun, or even a sword. With this, players essentially have the dash ability with a grappling hook and can also use it for its intended purpose of getting around the map fast.

The Finals player creates “nuclear bomb” that decimates everything near it Embark StudiosA player in The Finals has shared a video of them improvising an explosive that leaves destruction in its wake. The Finals has been building its audience since its launch alongside The Game Awards last week. The first-person shooter has been making waves in a crowded space through its eye-catching visuals and unparalleled player agency. That comes largely from the game’s server-side destructibility that allows players to tear apart buildings and objectives throughout the world of The Finals. If you can’t get to a cashpoint to bank your winnings, why not drop a few floors to bring it to you? It’s a unique mechanic that allows players to think outside the box in a way that other shooters don’t. That also extends to explosives around the map. The game’s physics engine lets you come up with some very silly ways to use these with your gadgets. One player took it to the extreme though to make an explosive even more… explosivier. At some point, you have to ask if it’s too much In a video shared to Reddit, user Lofus1989 shows themselves finding one of the red explosive canisters you find around the map and loading it up with gadgets. It’s clear their loadout has been built entirely around explosives because there’s nothing spared here. From explosive mines to C4, they load up the barrel with six explosives before taking it out and throwing it at a player. It creates an almighty explosion as it launches causing destruction to nearby buildings. That said, it’s not entirely clear if it even kills the player, but still – it’s quite a spectacle and you have to applaud the effort. Of course, this may not be the smartest idea when it comes to trying to win the game. Gadgets are powerful tools to use in a fight, and you may want to use them more tactically in a given situation. That’s especially true as they have a long cooldown. That said, if you want to have some fun, this is certainly a worthy investment of resources.

The Finals player count plummets by almost 80% as Palworld hype takes over Embark Studios/ Pocket PairThe hype around the FPS title The Finals has fallen somewhat as the mega-hit Palworld takes over the gaming consciousness. The Finals was released on December 7, 2023 to rave reception from gamers. The FPS title blended a unique objective game mode with massive multi-player destruction and had the benefit of a 2023 Game Awards promo spot. The Embark Studios title reached a player peak of 242,619 on December 10, according to SteamDB data. It also had peaks from its beta phase and broke into the top 10 most-played games on Steam in October. However, with the rise of Palworld, and the changing of the whims of gamers and the hype cycle, The Finals player count has plummeted. The Finals hype cycle winds down According to recent numbers from Steam, The Finals had 51,314 active players at its peak in the last 24 hours as of January 25, 2024. That is about 20% of its total peak player count from just a month ago, so almost an 80% drop. While the fall shouldn’t be too concerning for The Finals fans, this past week has been dominated by another experience taking over the hype cycle, Palworld. The open-world survival game has dominated player count numbers since its launch on January 19. Palworld dwarfed many other titles on Steam as it reached an all-time peak player count of 2,018,904 on January 24, breaking records held by Counter-Strike and Dota 2. The game’s Pokemon-like aesthetic, and discourse around its creation, have caught fire in the gaming community to bring many new players who may have passed on the Early-Access title initially. The Finals player counter on Steam doesn’t account for console gamers, who are also a big part of the user base. A dip in users shouldn’t worry fans too much, as it doesn’t seem like anyone is abandoning the game for good anytime soon.

The Finals player beats enemy to death with cashout Embark StudiosThe Finals players usually use their weapons or oddities that spawn around the maps to kill opponents. However, the objective of its main game mode is also deadly in the right hands. The objective in the main game mode for The Finals is to find and unlock cashboxes and then take them to a cashout station to withdraw money. The journey from unlocking the box to getting it across the map to a station can be difficult as other teams are always trying to steal it and wipe out player’s teammates. The task is made even more difficult as players cannot hold the cashbox and have their weapons out at the same time. So throwing away the object, and pulling out a gun, when engaged by an enemy team is often the default response. This strategy is flawed, however, as an enemy can swoop in and steal the objective during the fight. One player has showcased another option for how to engage enemies when holding the cashout. The Finals cashout can hurt In a Reddit post on the game’s forum, one The Finals player showed the community how they used the cashbox to defeat an enemy with ease. The player took a fight while holding the objective on the rooftops of Monaco against an enemy Light using a sniper rifle. They danced around the opponent with the dash ability while repeatedly hitting the Light with the box, then grabbing it back out of the air, eventually killing them. The player unlocked one of the game’s achievements, called Charitable Donation, which is earned after eliminating an opponent with a cashout. This accomplishment is usually completed with players last-hitting a low-health opponent with the objective. This feat may not be replicable against other classes, or Lights with other weapons, as they have more health and weapons with better damage output. But that doesn’t take away how impressive the clip is or how brutal the beatdown was.

The Finals system requirements: Minimum & recommended PC specs Embark StudiosThe Finals is an intense FPS from Embark Studios and if you’re planning to play the game on PC, you’ll want to know the recommended requirements to get the best experience with the action-packed title. So, here are the minimum and recommended PC specs for The Finals. Embark Studios surprised fans with The Finals when it was revealed at the 2023 Game Awards. Since then, the new FPS game has captivated fans across the globe with its action-packed team-based gameplay. With plenty of weapons to use, builds to experiment with, and extremely destructible environments, there’s a lot of great content to enjoy. Of course, if you’re playing The Finals on PC, you’ll want to make sure your device is meeting the specs needed to run the game. With that in mind, here’s everything you need to know about the minimum and recommended PC requirements for The Finals. The Finals minimum system PC specs According to Embark Studios, these are the minimum system requirements that your PC needs to run The Finals at 1080p60fps: Operating System: Windows 10 or later 64-bit (latest update) – Processor: Intel Core i5-6600K or AMD Ryzen R5 1600 processor – Memory: 12 GB RAM – Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050Ti or AMD Radeon RX 580 – DirectX: Version 12 – Storage: 18 GB available space – The Finals recommended system PC specs In case you’re looking to crank all the visual settings to Ultra to get the best possible experience of The Finals at 1080p144fps, here are the exact PC specs you will need to support that performance: Operating System: Windows 10 or later 64-bit (latest update) – Processor: Intel Core i5-9600K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 processor – Memory: 16 GB RAM – Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT – DirectX: Version 12 – Storage: 18 GB available space (Recommended SSD) – These specs should ensure that you get the best in-game visual experience when playing The Finals. However, you should not that having background applications running can interfere with the performance of your game. Whichever visual settings and preferences you opt for, it is safe to say that The Finals is truly an incredible experience. If you’re looking for even more guides to get ahead of the curve then make sure to check these out: Best The Finals Heavy build | Best The Finals Medium build | Best The Finals Light build | The Finals best PC settings | How to get VRs | Does The Finals have aim assist? | The Finals file size on PC, PS5, Xbox | How to change your name | Is The Finals on PS4 and Xbox One? | Is The Finals on Xbox Game Pass? | How to add and invite friends | How many players play The Finals | The Finals system requirements | Can you play The Finals on Steam Deck?

The Finals: How to fix Out of Video Memory error Embark StudiosThe Finals players have complained that one of the errors that they have been facing quite a lot is “Out of Video Memory”. Here is a guide on fixing this error to make the game work. The Finals after a stealth launch quickly became one of the most popular games on Steam. Players have been diving deep into the competitive mode of The Finals and the hype surrounding the game has been increasing rapidly. However, like other multiplayer games, it suffers from quite a lot of bugs and issues. One such problem that you will often come across is the “Out of Video Memory” error. This problem is not restricted to old devices only as modern-day PCs with RTX 4090s also suffer from this error. Here is what we know when it comes to fixing the “Out of Video Memory” error in The Finals. How to fix Out of Video Memory error in The Finals There are quite a few methods you can follow to fix the “Out of Video Memory” error in The Finals. Some of the fixes are listed below: Change the game to Windowed mode by pressing “Alt + Enter“. – Run the game on DirectX 11. You can do this by opening Properties from the Steam library, going to General, and typing “-d3d11” in the Launch options section. – Verify the integrity of your files. – Press Windows Key + R and type AppData. Navigate to local, Discovery, then saved. Delete the folders named D3Ddriver and Discovery. This fix was pointed out by Reddit user enumsec and has worked for quite a few players. – If the game opens for you and the error pops up while playing, you can reduce the resolution and tone down the graphics settings to stop it from crashing. – Update the graphics driver to the latest version. – These are some of the best-known methods that should fix your problem. If none of these are working, try reinstalling the game once. Sometimes a fresh install overwrites corrupt files, thereby fixing a plethora of issues. This is all you need to know about fixing the “Out of Video Memory“ error in The Finals. If you found this helpful, do not forget to check out some of our other guides at Dexerto. Best The Finals Heavy build | Best The Finals Medium build | Best The Finals Light build | The Finals best PC settings | Does The Finals have aim assist? | The Finals file size on PC, PS5, Xbox | How to change your name | Is The Finals on PS4 and Xbox One? | Is The Finals on Xbox Game Pass? | How to add and invite friends | How many players play The Finals | The Finals system requirements | Can you play The Finals on Steam Deck?

The Finals: How to fix Internal Anti Cheat integrity check failed error Embark StudiosThe Finals has been one of the most popular games on Steam, but it has also been suffering from several bugs. One issue that players have faced a lot is the TFAV0012 Internal Anti Cheat integrity check failed error. Ever since its release, The Finals has been one of the most popular games on the market. It is free-to-play which means the game is extremely accessible for players all across the world. However, even though it is quite popular, the game has been suffering from several bugs. Some of these have been fixed, while others continue to plague players to this day. One issue that has been frustrating players a lot is the TFAV0012 Internal Anti Cheat integrity check failed error. Here is a discussion on how to fix that problem and get your game running. How to fix Internal Anti Cheat integrity check failed error The TFAV0012 Internal Anti Cheat integrity check failed error is a serious problem as it will prevent your game from running. Some of the possible fixes for this problem have been discussed below: Disable third-party programs: One of the reasons for this issue might be third-party programs such as crosshair editor, MSI Afterburner, Nvidia panel, or others. – Check the integrity of game files: One of the major reasons for this error might be corrupt game files. Therefore, checking the integrity of game files might be able to solve the problem. – Update your Windows: This might also be a reason for that problem, which means just as a preventive measure updating your Windows (if there is any pending) is worthwhile. – Repair Easy Anti Cheat: You can find Easy Anti Cheat in the game folder for The Finals. Open the executable file for Ease Anti Cheat and repair it. This might be able to solve the problem as well. – These are some of the fixes that you can try and the game should be back to normal again. If none of these work, a fresh install for your game should fix the problem. As always, we will keep updating this article with even more fixes once they become available. This is all you need to know about fixing the Internal Anti Cheat integrity check failed error. If you found it informative, do not forget to check out some of our other guides at Dexerto. Best The Finals Heavy build | The Finals best settings: Max FPS & competitive advantages | Does The Finals have aim assist? | The Finals file size on PC, PS5, Xbox | How to change your name | Is The Finals on PS4 and Xbox One? | Is The Finals on Xbox Game Pass? | How to add and invite friends | How many players play The Finals | The Finals system requirements: Minimum and Recommended PC specs | Can you play The Finals on Steam Deck?

The Finals: How to change your name Embark StudiosWant to change your name in The Finals? Here’s exactly how you can in Embark Studios’ latest FPS. The Finals is a team-based shooter from Embark Studios that places a lot of emphasis on taking advantage of heavily destructible environments to get the upper hand during matches. One of the most important elements in an online experience is the name you identify yourself with, and if you’re not happy with your initial choice in The Finals, you can thankfully change it in the game. With that in mind, here’s a guide on how you can change your name in The Finals. How to change your name in The Finals If you want to change your name in The Finals, there are a few steps you need to follow. Unfortunately, you cannot do so within the game, which means you have to follow an external method. Here is how you can change your name: Open the Embark Studios website – Sign in with your email and password – Select the platform that you have been using to play the game – Input all the required details and go to Profile – Inside Account, you will find a tab called Display Name – Click on the Edit button beside the Display Name – Once you input your preferred name, do not forget to save it. Your new name should reflect inside the game after this. In case, you want to change it again, remember that you can do so only after 10 minutes. Therefore, you cannot spam or change your name multiple times within a short duration. This is all you need to know regarding changing the name in The Finals. If you found it informative, do not forget to check out some of our other guides at Dexerto. Best The Finals Medium build | Best The Finals Light build | The Finals best PC settings | How to get VRs | How to get Multibucks | Does The Finals have aim assist? | The Finals file size on PC, PS5, Xbox | How to change your name | Is The Finals on PS4 and Xbox One? | Is The Finals on Xbox Game Pass? | How to add and invite friends | How many players play The Finals | The Finals system requirements | Can you play The Finals on Steam Deck?

How to invite players in The Finals: Add friends & invite Embark StudioWondering how you can invite your friends to The Finals? Here’s exactly how you can enjoy Embark Studios’ exciting FPS with other players. The Finals has become one of the most exciting FPS to play in 2024 owing to its intense team-based gameplay. The title has gained a dedicated worldwide fanbase who are logging in daily to win matches in the deadly game show. There’s a big emphasis on communication in The Finals which makes it an ideal shooter to enjoy with friends but before you can start mowing down enemies together, you’ll have to invite and add your pals in the game first. With that in mind, here’s everything you need to know about inviting players to The Finals. How to add & invite friends in The Finals You can add and invite friends to the game by simply following the steps below: Once you’ve launched The Finals, navigate to the Social tab located in the top right corner of the screen – this can be identified by the small portraits on the icon. – Click on the “Add Friend” button in the Social tab menu. – Type in your friend’s Embark ID. – Once your friend accepts your request, you can then invite them to your game by pressing the “+ invite to party” button on the home screen. – It’s also important to note that before you can play with friends on other platforms, you’ll need to make sure crossplay is turned on. To do this, simply open the Settings menu that’s located in the top right corner of the screen, and you can toggle crossplay on and off from the “Network” tab in the menu. That’s everything you need to know about how to add and invite friends to The Finals! For more content on the game, check out our guides below: Best The Finals Medium build | Best The Finals Light build | The Finals best PC settings | How to get VRs | How to get Multibucks | Does The Finals have aim assist? | The Finals file size on PC, PS5, Xbox | How to change your name | Is The Finals on PS4 and Xbox One? | Is The Finals on Xbox Game Pass? | How to add and invite friends | How many players play The Finals | The Finals system requirements | Can you play The Finals on Steam Deck?

The Finals Hotfix 1.2.3 patch notes: Steam login, SBMM fixes, more Embark StudiosThe Finals, despite its immense popularity, has been suffering from a few issues that fans are not at all happy about. As such, the developers have released the patch notes for Hotfix 1.2.3 which looks to address some of the most prominent issues. The Finals has been quite a success in the opening week of its release. The game has managed to amass a massive player base on Steam and has surpassed the likes of Call of Duty with ease. However, being a PvP game, some issues need fixing within The Finals. Therefore, the developers have addressed a few of those in Hotfix 1.2.3 which looks to aim at the login problems of Steam, SBMM, and a few others. What’s changed in The Finals Hotfix 1.2.3 patch notes? The first major issue that the developers have addressed in the patch notes is the login issue that Steam players have been facing. There have been several error codes that pop up while trying to play the game on Steam, with one of them being a faulty ban message. This issue has been resolved in this Hotfix. Additionally, SBMM has been an issue where games where sometimes players are getting matched against high-skilled opponents on account of winning a few games in a row. This issue has also been addressed to further lobby balancing. The Finals Hotfix 1.2.3 patch notes The fixes that have arrived with The Finals Hotfix 1.2.3 are as follows: Fixed a Steam login problem that caused players to receive a faulty ban message. – Made some changes to our skill-based matchmaking to ensure better-quality games. This means matchmaking times are likely to be ever so slightly longer, but you should find yourselves in slightly closer matches. – Updated the way backfills work in Quick Cash and Bank It. This should mean that you get backfilled less often and when you do get backfilled, you should have more time remaining in the match, especially in Bank It mode. – Fixed the incorrect timer on the in-game shop. – This is all you need to know about the Hotfix 1.2.3 patch notes for The Finals. If you found it informative, do not forget to check out some of our other guides at Dexerto. Best The Finals Heavy build | Best The Finals Medium build | Best The Finals Light build | The Finals best settings: Max FPS & competitive advantages | Does The Finals have aim assist? | The Finals file size on PC, PS5, Xbox | How to change your name | Is The Finals on PS4 and Xbox One? | Is The Finals on Xbox Game Pass? | How to add and invite friends | The Finals system requirements: Minimum and Recommended PC specs | Can you play The Finals on Steam Deck? | Are The Finals servers down?

All The Finals hidden achievements & how to get them Embark StudiosThe Finals features several hidden achievements that players can unlock, but unlocking some of them can be rather tricky. So, here’s how you can get every single hidden achievement in The Finals. The Finals is the latest BR game that has caught the attention of the FPS community, with many players around the world enjoying its explosive gameplay. With a variety of deadly weapons, unique Contestant builds, and unlockables — there’s plenty for players to get their teeth stuck into. While winning matches is a great way to flex your skills, The Finals also features several hidden achievements that can be unlocked. These range from grenade-based accidents to bouncing meteors off jump pads. So, if you’re looking to get every achievement in The Finals, then our handy hidden achievements guide has you covered. How to get all The Finals hidden achievements There are a total of six hidden achievements in The Finals, so here’s exactly what you need to do to unlock them all: So, there you have it, that’s every hidden achievement you can unlock in The Finals. Make sure you check out our The Finals page for all the latest news and updates. Best The Finals Heavy build | The Finals best settings: Max FPS & competitive advantages | Does The Finals have aim assist? | The Finals file size on PC, PS5, Xbox | How to change your name | Is The Finals on PS4 and Xbox One? | Is The Finals on Xbox Game Pass? | How to add and invite friends | How many players play The Finals | The Finals system requirements: Minimum and Recommended PC specs | Can you play The Finals on Steam Deck?

The Finals flamethrower has a surprising counter Embark StudiosThe Finals players have discovered an ingenious way to counter Heavy builds running the flamethrower by using a movement gadget. The flamethrower is a common pick for Heavy players as it can melt enemies at close range. The common method for dealing with players using the weapon is to only engage in fights at longer ranges, fight with their team, or simply run. However, the community has found a creative new way to combat the flame spitter, by utilizing the movement gadget zipline. One player showcased the new counter on Reddit and revealed how they managed to outwit a Heavy with ease. The Finals flamethrower counter The post, titled “Found flamethrower Heavy weakness,” shows a Medium-class player being chased by a Heavy with a flamethrower. To put some distance between himself and the enemy, the Medium puts down a zipline and attaches themselves to it. This increases the player’s speed enough to distance themselves from the flames’ range and eliminate the Heavy. The player repeatedly hops on the zipline, as the Heavy desperately tries to get back into range to burn them down. The community found the clip informative as a decent way to counter the weapon and also hilarious because of its creativity and cartoonish chase sequence. “Everything has a counter!” One commenter said with a laughing while crying emoji. “I play Flamethrower a lot and at the first half of the match, it’s great. I have complete control of the building the cash out is in, but later in the match the players start to learn and then they just walk outside my range and shoot me,” another explained. Heavy builds also have started using the Goo Gun to help trap players before they can run away from the flames. So, this could also be another way players can outmaneuver enemies using the short-range weapon and ability combination.

The Finals devs respond to “game-breaking” bug ruining gunfights Embark StudiosThe Finals devs have responded to a “game-breaking” bug that is currently ruining gunfights and drastically altering weapon precision. The Finals patch 1.5.0 has brought with it a lot of eagerly awaited changes, with the devs finally fixing a number of glaring issues. Abilities like Cloaking Device, Grapple Hook, and Mesh Shield have all been nerfed. There were also balance changes to Recon Senses, while meta gadgets like the C4, Gas Mine, RPG, and Stun Gun have also been adjusted. While the 1.5.0 patch has been praised by the game’s community, the update has also brought with it one major problem. Posting on The Finals official Reddit page, the game’s community has highlighted several problems revolving around gunplay. This has led to many encountering frustrating moments where the weapons no longer handle as well as they used to. The Finals devs respond to “broken” gunplay bug Embark released a statement on The Finals Discord, where they confirmed that there is a bug impacting the game’s gunplay. “We’re aware of a bug in Update 1.5.0 that is causing some weapons to apply bullet dispersion/spread/bloom when fired while aiming down sights,” explained the developer. “This is not an intentional balance change and we’ll be looking to fix this ASAP.” If that wasn’t enough, the devs also have discovered a bug where the Zoom Sensitivity Multiplier for Controller has been doubled. “The original value of 60% may now be 120%,” said Embark. “This can be adjusted in the Settings menu by resetting the Zoom Sensitivity Multiplier back to 60%. We’re already working on these fixes, so stay tuned!” Until Embark releases a fix, we recommend playing around with your in-game settings or avoiding playing ranked matches until the issue has been fixed.

The Finals devs respond to accusations of slowed gameplay: “There was no change” Embark StudiosThe Finals review rating on Steam briefly fell to “mixed” with a number of players saying the full game feels slower than the beta. Oddly enough, the devs have stated that the movement mechanics remain the same. The Finals is the latest FPS trendsetter to take the internet by storm. After an explosive beta that overtook giants like CoD and CS:GO in player count, the full game shadow dropped during The Game Awards 2023. The Finals’ full release has enjoyed similar success to the beta. The newly minted game recently eclipsed Modern Warfare 3 in the Steam charts with over 200,000 concurrent players. Despite the rapid success of the title, The Finals’ Steam reviews recently lowered to mixed thanks to over 8,000 negative reviews. Many of them claimed the game feels slower than the beta. The development team responded on Discord with some confusion. Checking the Steam reviews for The Finals, they’re laden with references to slowed gameplay. Many of the negative ratings are simply plastered with “Revert the speed cowards”. The problem is, Embark Studios claims that nothing has been done to the movement speed of characters since the beta. They have identified some potential issues and responded with some possible fixes on Discord, however. “We have been investigating your feedback on the feel of the movement from Open Beta to now. It’s been hard to pinpoint because there was no change in the movement system or the movement speed between the two tests,” wrote Embark community lead Dusty Gustafsson “In the past month, we have made small adjustments to animations, sounds, and settings that, in combination, may be giving the feeling of slower movement,” they explained. The core setting responsible appears to be a change in the default FOV from 100 to 71. Gustafsson has said that Embark will be looking to rebalance some of the animation changes but a change in settings should mitigate feelings of slowness. “for your part, changing your FOV can be really helpful,” they suggested. If you’re after more help with The Finals, we have a few guides to help you get ahead of the early adopters. Best The Finals Medium build | Best The Finals Light build | The Finals best settings: Max FPS & competitive advantages | Does The Finals have aim assist? | The Finals file size on PC, PS5, Xbox | How to change your name | Is The Finals on PS4 and Xbox One? | Is The Finals on Xbox Game Pass? | How to add and invite friends | How many players play The Finals | The Finals system requirements: Minimum and Recommended PC specs | Can you play The Finals on Steam Deck?

The Finals devs “nearing a solution” to bug that allowed cheaters to evade bans Embark StudiosThe Finals might be about to get a lot more competitive after devs zero in on an issue that could be affecting skill disparity. A problem with their anti-cheat software may have let cheaters flourish. The Finals burst into the FPS space with a surprising bang eclipsing the player count of genre staples like CoD. Since its surprise release following The Game Awards 2023, the game has steadily built its audience. Being the first major game from Embark Studios, The Finals has had its share of hurdles during its early launch. Players have been vocal about the game’s skill-based matchmaking (SBMM) and its perceived impact on enjoyment. It might not be the SBMM that’s been causing The Finals to feel so imbalanced though. According to Community Lead Dusty Gustaffson, The Finals has been suffering from a technical issue that has prevented its team from properly moderating cheaters. Initially reported by Eurogamer, Gustaffson reached out to the game’s community via Discord to announce some new strides with the bug. This followed a spike in reports of cheating on The Finals’ Subreddit. The Finals uses Easy Anti-Cheat as its default moderation software but according to Gustaffson “it isn’t our only anti-cheat measure”. Gustaffson revealed that some facet of their other anti-cheat system had suffered “a technical issue that prevented us from banning cheaters efficiently”. Fortunately, it looks like the devs at Embark Studios are on the right track for a fix. “We’re now nearing a solution to this bug, and we’ve already begun re-upping our anti-cheat measures again,” Gustaffson explained. “I hope your experience is about to get better,” they assured players. “Please give us time to fix things. We’re new and fine-tuning. I have faith in the team.” Hopefully, The Finals will be able to work its way through these teething issues and players can focus on the game’s positives. Its ingenious destruction mechanics already have players making “nuclear bombs” out of improvised explosives and we’re sure more is possible. If you’re trying to get a leg up on the cheaters while they’re still around, check out our guides for The Finals to up your game. Best The Finals Medium build | Best The Finals Light build | The Finals best settings: Max FPS & competitive advantages | Does The Finals have aim assist? | The Finals file size on PC, PS5, Xbox | How to change your name | Is The Finals on PS4 and Xbox One? | Is The Finals on Xbox Game Pass? | How to add and invite friends | How many players play The Finals | The Finals system requirements: Minimum and Recommended PC specs | Can you play The Finals on Steam Deck?

The Finals devs explain why they are “holding off” on giving a content roadmap Embark StudiosThe devs behind The Finals have explained why they are not releasing a roadmap for the game’s future content. When a game releases free-to-play, it will almost always have a steady stream of content and battle passes that will come out in the future. Usually, a developer will give a roadmap for what the flow of content looks like and when players can expect certain content to drop. The Finals is bucking that trend, and the people behind the game have given their reasoning behind this decision. The Finals devs are holding off on releasing a roadmap The news came in the most recent Axios newsletter, where they spoke with the game’s studio, Embark, about the game not having a roadmap. In the newsletter, they quote The Finals’ creative director, Gustav Tilleby, as saying: “We better hold off with that sort of stuff and make promises we can keep.” That’s the real extent of their explanation for leaving out a roadmap, and it makes a lot of sense. The heart of what Tilleby is saying is that when a studio releases a roadmap, they are putting pressure on themselves to deliver at a specific time. It seems they don’t want to make a promise to have content ready for players when they might not be able to meet it. The Finals is enjoying a solid launch, although tweaks and fixes are still being done after the community has asked for several changes to the game. If and when new content comes to the title, most players believe it will be some new characters, cosmetics, and even new maps.

The Finals devs confirm changes are coming to OP ability Embark StudiosEmbark Studios released a new patch for The Finals and teased that even more changes the community has been clamoring for sit on the horizon. Embark Studios released The Finals patch 1.5.5 on January 24, 2024, and adjusted a few different things in the game. Defibrillators have been nerfed slightly, along with many other weapons in the Medium class like the FCAR. However, a nerf to what the community has repeatedly called an overpowered ability, Recon Senses, was absent. While the patch was overall deemed a decent update, many players were dismayed to see that the ability was not addressed. Embark immediately responded to player feedback in its Discord, confirming that changes are coming to the Medium class ability. The Finals devs comment on Recon Senses changes Players have been calling Recon Senses a broken ability for weeks, and the introduction of the new triple Medium meta has not helped things. There are ways to counter the ability in matches; however, some players do not think a wall hack ability has any place in an FPS game. Dusty Gustafsson, the Customer Support Lead for Embark, took questions in the studio’s The Finals Discord about the new patch and cosmetics. One player commented that the developers should remove Recon Sense. Gustafsson replied with a confirmation that changes are in the works for the ability. “Changes coming next week’s update,” Gustafsson said. Embark has released patches for the game nearly every week since the game’s launch and has had its pulse on the player base, so far, with its changes. While no details have been revealed about how the developer will adjust the ability, Recon Senses players should still prepare to move off the ability or be ready to adapt to changes.

The Finals devs are doubling down on AI in its game Embark StudiosThe developers behind The Finals aren’t backing down from using AI in their game. Embark Studios’ new online shooter just released last week amid controversy surrounding its use of AI in its voice acting. Despite the controversy beginning during the game’s open beta, the developer has not backed down from their use of AI. In a new interview, even, they seem content on doubling down on it and even using it in the future. Embark Studios isn’t stopping with AI anytime soon In a recent interview with Game Developer, the studio’s brand director, Sven Grundberg, spoke about the controversy around AI in the game. “One thing that we want to make really clear in terms of how we use those tools in The Finals is that we use a combination of recorded voice actors and AI based TTS that is based on contracted voice actors, we don’t generate voice and video from thin air.” He specified that the team behind The Finals is a modest one, and as such, AI presents them with a tool to do more than they could without it. Grundberg even spoke to the future of AI and its uses in games, saying: “I think with these new tools, they’re not going to go away. The important thing for us is to be transparent about the way we use them.” Even with transparency, however, it doesn’t seem likely that everyone is going to be onboard with AI being used at all. Just a couple months ago, voice actor, Gianni Matragrano criticized the studio, countering their ongoing justification by saying, “We are constantly banging out rush order sessions for like, within a day or two. You can literally get pro-grade VO for less than a grand total, bang out a couple recording sessions and bam you have all the audio you need.” However, this controversy hasn’t stopped it from finding success among players, with the game’s player count far exceeding that of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.

The Finals dev responds to backlash over aim assist being OP on controller Embark StudiosThe Finals has been a hit with gamers over the holiday season, however, the community is already complaining about aim assist on controllers. The developer has now responded to player concerns. Aim assist is a controversial topic in shooter games as its presence in esports titles and casual games alike has been debated for years. In a game like The Finals, which involves a lot of aim tracking and consistent bullet output, aim assist can be a huge boon for players lacking sufficient skills to play at a high level. However, not everyone in the community thinks aim assist, specifically for players who use a controller over a mouse and keyboard, is overpowered. But that hasn’t stopped one player from messaging Embark Studios over Discord to ask if they are aware of the controversy. The player posted his conversation on The Finals subreddit after getting a response from the game’s Discord bot about aim assist. The Finals player asks devs about aim assist and gets response The player asked if Embark monitors the subreddit for feedback and if they were awake of the aim assist controversy that has been discussed heavily on the forum. They also included a screenshot of their stat line after playing the game with a controller which included 26 eliminations. A bot from the developers responded, EggMail, saying that the team is aware of the community’s opinions on aim assist in the game. “While we have nothing to share on the subject currently, rest assured we’ve heard multiple feedback and suggestions that we’ve noted down,” the message said. The message also stated that the developers do sometimes look at the subreddit, but they don’t monitor it as closely as they do their Discord server. While the subject of aim assist in the game does not seem to be settled, players now know that Embark is aware of community sentiment and has been given direct feedback about the mechanic. Whether the developer will do anything with that feedback, or provide any more communication about aim assist, has yet to be seen.

The Finals dev explains why aim assist was nerfed in latest patch Embark StudiosThe Finals developer, Embark Studios, added in a new update that nerfed aim assist almost into the ground and one dev took to the game’s Discord to explain the thought process behind the decision. The Finals players have been calling for a nerf, or some kind of change, to aim assist in the game. The devs have seemingly listened to feedback and addressed the issue in patch 1.4.1. The update made it so that players using certain weapons will no longer snap onto enemies with their crosshairs. Invisible players will also no longer be the victims of aim assist. And clients using key re-mapping for PC will no longer have access to aim assist, only people playing with controllers. The community has, so far, welcomed the changes and is overjoyed that Embark has addressed these complaints so early in the game’s lifecycle. The Finals dev reveals why aim assist changes happened Dusty Gustafsson, a customer support lead at Embark, explained in a Discord post how the developer came to make the changes to aim assist. Gustafsson said the team took the time to look at the data of players using a mouse and keyboard versus controller players and found that aim assist gave controller players an advantage. “We don’t make changes based on the volume of voices, but on the information, we can see within our own tools,” the customer support lead said on Discord. The Embark employee also said the changes will be tested “again and again. Because balancing is never done.” The message was posted on Reddit where players praised Embark for its decision and transparency. “Glad Embark made the right decision, even with all those controller players trying to downplay the insane AA like it wasn’t a big deal,” one Reddit user said.

How to play custom games in The Finals Embark StudiosThe Finals Season 2 brings the much-awaited feature of hosting private matches, so, here’s how you can play custom games in the new Season. The Finals quickly went on to become a popular multiplayer game ever since it was shadow-dropped during The Game Awards 2023. A total of three players form a team and go head to head with other squads to emerge victorious in the arena. Most multiplayer games in 2024 like Apex Legends, Fortnite, Valorant, and more have a feature where you can host custom games or private matches. While players were waiting to play private matches in The Finals, Embark Studio finally added this feature to their free-to-play shooter in Season 2. So, here’s everything you need to know about playing custom games in The Finals. Contents How to play private matches – Can you choose maps? – How to play private matches in The Finals To host a private match in The Finals, simply: Fire up the game and head over to the game mode selection screen. – From there, choose Private Match from the bottom right among multiple options like Quickplay and Tournaments. – Once you’re in the Private Match screen, you’ll be able to either create a new game or join an existing lobby. – How to host private matches in The Finals Let’s take a look at the steps to host a private match in The Finals: Under Create Match, click on Select Game Mode and you’ll find two options in Season 2 – Bank It and Quick Cash. – Then click on Create Game, and you’ve successfully hosted a private match. – Now, copy the four-character ID (for example 3IJ5) and share it with your friends so that they can join your private match. – How to join private matches in The Finals However, if you are wondering how to join a private match, follow these steps: Right below Create Match, you’ll find the Join Match area. – You need to enter the four-character ID there and then select Join Game. – And that’s how you can join a private match in The Finals Season 2. You must remember that at least 6 players are needed to start a private match. Can you choose maps in The Finals Season 2 private matches? At the time of writing, map selection is absent from The Finals private matches in Season 2. In a video before the launch of Season 2, Embark’s Community Lead said: “This is a pretty barebones version of private matches and we are aware that there’s way more we can do here. Things like map selection so you can choose which map to play on, support for all our game modes you can hop into” and more. For more on The Finals, check our other guides below: The Finals weapon tier list | Best The Finals Heavy build | Best The Finals Medium build | Best The Finals Light build | The Finals best PC settings | How to get VRs | How to get Multibucks | All random events | The Finals file size on PC, PS5, Xbox | How to change your name | Is The Finals on PS4 and Xbox One? | Is The Finals on Xbox Game Pass? | How to add and invite friends | How many players play The Finals | The Finals system requirements | Can you play The Finals on Steam Deck?

The Finals community divided as MnK players claim aim assist is balanced Embark StudiosA mouse and keyboard player who gave controller a shot wasn’t impressed, and it’s sparked a heated debate as to whether or not aim assist is really as bad as some players think it is. The aim assist debate isn’t a particularly new one in the gaming community, though it’s been particularly heated as of late. Between Apex Legends GOAT ImperialHal chiming in and claiming AA is impossible to balance against MnK and the rank 1 player in The Finals playing with controller, many feel as if running roller is just too strong in many shooters at the moment. However, a mouse and keyboard player who decided to give controller a shot with The Finals wasn’t exactly impressed. Though their exploration settled the debate in their own mind, it certainly didn’t quell those who feel as if AA is busted. It’s still hard to say whether or not aim assist is truly overpowered, and people playing The Finals are very split on the issue. Especially now that some MnK players are trying out controller for themselves. The Finals aim assist debate rages on To give a brief recap as to why the aim assist debate is happening in the first place within The Finals, aim assist can be very, very aggressive in this game. This has led many players to call for nerfs, even those who gain an advantage by having aim assist on their controller. And, though that sentiment still largely remains from most players, there are still those out there who feel as if it isn’t too bad and that MnK has enough advantages to be worth preferring. OP HeavyWaterer claimed that, though AA helps for a bit at the start of a fight, it doesn’t compare to being able to turn quickly and reposition fast with an MnK setup. They ultimately ruled that, “controllers f***ing suck”. This conclusion was a controversial one. However, there are many who agreed with this Redditor’s take. “I’ve pretty much always felt that the ability to flick and spin around instantly is more powerful than aim assist,” claimed one Redditor. “I play a lot on m+k and console and the only shooters i prefer controller are cod and halo, where aim assist is insanely strong. Even then i still feel that long distance shooting is better on m+k.” Another Redditor chimed in with a take many agree with, which is that controller is better up-close while MnK has advantages at range with things like sniping. “I tried controller after hearing the snap aim bs. And the aim assist is def sticky and strong but sucks for headshots. So im guessing its good for high damage one shot weapons like the double barrel and sniper and magnum,” said one Redditor. “I def prefer and more comfortable with mnk. Idk i dont see it as being as op as everyone is saying but it def needs tweaking.” That said, there’s one thing that many takes within the thread are overlooking; aim assist isn’t all created equal in The Finals. The tracking isn’t the concern of many as much as the snapping is, and snipers snap on to targets from a much longer range than you’d think. Aim assist seems to be tuned up with longer range weapons in comparison to close-range ones, though aim snapping is strong no matter what you’re using up close. It’s at the point where aim assist is strong enough that players have been complaining about their aim snapping to the wrong target. Ultimately, it remains to be seen if the devs decide to nerf aim assist and pare back its strength and how easily it allows players to snap to targets, or if they decide that its current state is fine despite player sentiment.

The Finals community bash “boring” item shop cosmetics Embark StudiosThe Finals community has called out devs over the “boring” state of the cosmetic store, with many calling for changes. The Finals store refresh is here and it has brought with it several cosmetics for weapons, character skins, and bundles. Like most multiplayer games, cosmetics help players showcase their love for certain weapons and classes. Players can currently earn cosmetics and Multibucks through the game’s battle pass, which is leveled through playing. However, The Finals community isn’t happy with the current store cosmetics, with many calling them “boring” when compared to other BR titles. The Finals community slams “boring” cosmetics “It kind of baffles me how bare the store is,” commented one player on The Finals Reddit page. “How do you not release with a ton of cosmetics if that’s the only way you make money? There’s hardly anything on the store. And now is the time when they’ll have the biggest and most enthusiastic player base, so it seems like they’re squandering the chance to cash in on the game. Very strange strategy.” One of the biggest issues stems from the fact that the current cosmetics are rather lacking, with many just being simple reskins and color changes. “Woke up lowkey hype to see what the store had. I open store and see a ballerina outfit and the MAC-11 I bought already for cheaper than what I bought it for,” said a frustrated player. “Like are we serious a ballerina outfit? Bro, like what the fuck, this is equivalent to PUBGs store. The beta had f*cking awesome skins in it, man, bring us those or maybe just 1.” Others have also been keen to highlight just how “boring” the current interaction of cosmetics are, when compared to other battle royales. “The store has been the only thing that has disappointed me so far,” replied one player. “Crazy of them to not have had a ton of shop ideas in the mix pre-release and have that store cycled at least every 72 hours. The skins have all been boring at best and they could be making some serious money.” Hopefully Embark Studios can wow The Finals fans with future cosmetic releases, so if the current store rotation does strike your fancy, you may be better off holding onto your Multibucks for now.

Are there any redeemable codes in The Finals? Embark StudiosWondering whether there are any The Finals codes to redeem? Well, our handy codes page has everything you need to know. The Finals is the latest free to play battle royale game that has caught the attention of Apex Legends, Warzone, and Fortnite players. While the game features a battle pass that enables players to unlock a variety of cosmetic items, getting some extra goodies for free is always going to be popular. This is especially true for those who prefer to grind out in-game currency and unlock cosmetics without spending money. So, if you want to know if there are any codes in The Finals and how you can redeem them, then our guide has everything you need to know. Are there any redeemable codes in The Finals (January) No, there are currently no codes available in The Finals as of January 2024. However, there is a codes page where players will eventually be able to redeem Gift Codes. This is where players will likely be able to get hold of some in-game items and cosmetics. As always, we’ll be sure to update this section if additional details on The Finals codes are released in the future. How to redeem codes in The Finals While the developers have yet to reveal any redeemable codes, here’s exactly what you’ll need to do when they do go live. Head over to the official Embark website. – Log into your The Finals account using your preferred platform. – Click on “Redeem Gift Code” on the left of your screen. – Enter the Gift Code and click the “Redeem” button. – So, there you have it, that’s everything you need to know about The Finals codes and how you can redeem them when they’re released. Make sure to head over to our The Finals page for all the latest news and guides. Best The Finals Heavy build | The Finals best settings: Max FPS & competitive advantages | Does The Finals have aim assist? | The Finals file size on PC, PS5, Xbox | How to change your name | Is The Finals on PS4 and Xbox One? | Is The Finals on Xbox Game Pass? | How to add and invite friends | How many players play The Finals | The Finals system requirements: Minimum and Recommended PC specs | Can you play The Finals on Steam Deck?

The Finals catches fire early as player count contends with CoD, Apex Legends, more Embark StudiosMassively-hyped first-person-shooter The Finals is doing numbers on the Steam Charts. Prior to its full release, it has trounced a number of FPS rivals and is chasing one of the year’s biggest games. Embark Studios team-based FPS The Finals is enjoying a successful PC playtest. It’s already rocketed to a massive 264,874 peak player count, a staggering figure for pre-release. The game has gotten shoutouts from Dr Disrespect but also gotten some flak for its questionable use of AI voice work. Despite some minor controversy, it’s been maintaining some solid stats during its playtest. Recent data from Steam showed The Finals eclipsing Call of Duty, PUBG, and Apex Legends in concurrent players. Currently sitting at number four in the charts, it has come dangerously close to surpassing Baldur’s Gate 3. Earlier in the day The Finals achieved a total of 132,844 active players beating out Apex Legends by more than 20,000. The similarity between the two games has fueled comparisons. If The Finals maintains its popularity, it may become a genuine contender in a massive market. Some players are already calling it “the next big FPS”. Early audience reviews are reflecting the positivity from larger streamers with the game scoring a player rating of 81 on SteamBase. It has a pretty solid ratio of 5,811 positive ratings to 1,134 negative ones. The game has even tapped on the heels of Baldur’s Gate 3 a few times which is pretty impressive. Sure Larian’s RPG is months old now but it has a remarkable retention rate and if The Finals can jump it in the charts, it’ll be a big endorsement. The Finals’ growing popularity could see an interesting shake-up to the difficult-to-penetrate FPS scene. That will depend on whether the success of its playtest translates to the full release. PC players can take part in The Finals playtest by applying on the game’s Steam page and console players can download it on their respective stores. Unfortunately for last-gen gamers, the game will not be coming to PlayStation 4 or Xbox One.

The Finals best settings: Max FPS & competitive advantages Embark StudiosThe Finals is a fast paced team-based shooter, so to be at the top of the game you’ll want to be using the best settings for max FPS and gaining a competitive advantage. So, here’s a rundown of the very best settings to use in the game. Since its surprise release at The Game Awards, The Finals has become a hugely popular FPS title that features some fantastic destructible environments, and a lot of potential for competitive play. If you’re jumping into the game on PC and want to gain an advantage in the fast-paced matches then it’s essential to use the best available settings to boost your FPS. It’s also important to have the best crosshair options and audio and visual settings, so we’ve got you covered right here with everything you should enable or change in your PC settings before heading into the deadly game show. Without further ado, here are the very best settings for The Finals. Contents Best video settings for The Finals Here are the best settings you can use to maximize your FPS while playing The Finals: Best audio settings for The Finals Here are the best audio settings for The Finals you can use while playing the game on your PC: Best gameplay settings for The Finals (PC) These are the best gameplay settings for The Finals on PC: Best crosshair settings for The Finals (PC) You may go ahead and experiment with the crosshair in The Finals and set it to your liking. But we suggest using these crosshair settings for maximum visibility: So, there you have it, those are some of the best settings to use to get the maximum FPS in The Finals. While you’re still here, why not check some of our other content and guides below: Best The Finals Medium build | Best The Finals Light build | The Finals best PC settings | How to get VRs | How to get Multibucks | Does The Finals have aim assist? | The Finals file size on PC, PS5, Xbox | How to change your name | Is The Finals on PS4 and Xbox One? | Is The Finals on Xbox Game Pass? | How to add and invite friends | How many players play The Finals | The Finals system requirements | Can you play The Finals on Steam Deck?

Best The Finals Medium build: Weapons, gadgets & specializations Embark StudiosIf you’re looking for the best Medium build in The Finals, our guide has the best weapons, gadgets, and specialization for you to use in your Medium build to strike a balance in Season 2. Embark Studios’ The Finals had a surprise launch at The Game Awards 2023 and the player count has been rising steadily since then. In this free-to-play fast-paced FPS, surviving plays an important role, especially during Cashouts, or during Tournaments where your team has limited respawns. This is where the Medium build fits perfectly in the game. Out of the three build types, the Medium build gives you the freedom to choose different playstyles. So, if you prefer being an allrounder in The Finals, then our best Medium build has everything you need including the right weapons, gadgets, and specializations. Contents Best Medium build loadout – Best Medium build Weapon – Best Medium build Gadgets – Best Medium build Specialization – Best Medium build Reserve loadout – The Finals: Best Medium build loadout Weapon: FCAR or CL-40 – Gadgets: Goo Grenade, Data Reshaper, Defibrillator – Specialization: Guardian Turret or Healing Beam – Reserve loadout: Model 1887, Pyro Grenade, Gas Mine, APS Turret. – Best Medium build weapon in The Finals In Season 2, the best weapon for a Medium build in The Finals would still be the FCAR assault rifle. FCAR shares similar damage with the Famas, it defeats the new AR as it’s full auto while Famas is burst-fire only. Bear in mind that the magazine size is smaller, so you’ve to be very accurate with your shots. However, if you fancy chaos and destruction, then the CL-40 won’t go wrong. It’s a pump-action grenade launcher that can obliterate enemies at close range. Best Medium build gadgets in The Finals The best Medium build gadgets in The Finals are Goo Grenade, Data Reshaper, and Defibrillator. Goo Grenade releases solidified blobs of goo that act as hardcover and block both enemies’ line of sight and their attacks. The Data Reshaper changes the appearance of objects into something else. Carry the Defibrillator to instantly revive a teammate. This is exceptionally useful when you need backup at the earliest. Best Medium build specialization in The Finals Choosing the best specialization for a Medium build becomes a personal preference. If you are like me who likes to go all out and wipe out squads back to back, then go for the Guardian Turret. It’s a deployable AI-controlled assault rifle. However, if you’re a Mercy main in Overwatch 2 who likes to prioritize healing teammates, then the Healing Beam should be your specialization in The Finals. Best Medium build Reserve loadout in The Finals For your Medium build’s Reserve loadout in The Finals, use the combination of Model 1887, Pyro Grenade, Gas Mine, and APS Turret. Model 1887 is a lever-action shotgun that you can use to give your opponents a hard time surviving. Use the Gas Mine to emit toxic gas once triggered, thereby lowering opponents’ HP and making it easier for you to take them down. Use Pyro Grenade as the final nail in the coffin to inflict fire damage. You can deploy the APS Turret to shoot down and destroy enemy projectiles. Keeping this gadget in your Reserve loadout makes sense as it passively looks after your team’s back. For more on The Finals, check our other guides below: Best The Finals Heavy build | Best The Finals Light build | The Finals best PC settings | How to get VRs | How to get Multibucks

Best The Finals Light build: Weapons, gadgets & specializations Embark StudiosIf you’re looking for the best Light build in The Finals, our guide has the best weapons, gadgets, and specialization to use in your Light build to dominate Season 2. The Finals has taken the world by storm since its surprise launch at The Game Awards 2023. This fast-paced high-adrenaline is Embark Studios’ latest free-to-play FPS featuring a chaotic and destructive environment. Players in this game can use three types of builds, out of which, many prefer the Light build due to its agile nature combined with fast mobility. So, if you prefer to have fast gameplay in The Finals, then our best Light build has got your back with the right weapons, gadgets, and specializations. Contents Best Light build loadout – Best Light build Weapon – Best Light build Gadgets – Best Light build Specialization – Best Light build Reserve loadout – The Finals: Best Light build loadout Weapon: M11 – Gadgets: Gateway, Pyro Grenade, Smoke Grenade – Specialization: Cloaking Device – Reserve loadout: SH1900, Goo Grenade, Frag Grenade, Motion Sensor – Best Light build Weapon in The Finals When it comes to choosing the best weapon for your Light build in The Finals, M11 can’t go wrong, especially after patch 1.5.0 as Embark updated its recoil pattern to make the weapon easier to control. Combine this SMG’s exceptional rate of fire with unpredictable movement and you’ll be one tough opponent to beat. Although it lacks damage, it gets compensated by the fire rate, proving to be deadly at close-range combat. It has a pretty standard reload speed, but the only downside is its range. If you want, you may swap it with the V95 or XP-54, each costing 800 VR. Best Light build Gadgets in The Finals The best Gadgets for your Light build in The Finals Season 2 would be: Gateway: This gadget is a deployable tool that comes in a pair and creates a portal through which both you and objects can travel. – Pyro Grenade: The Pyro Grenade wreaks chaos when accurately deployed, igniting enemies upon contact but be careful as its flames can also injure your teammates. – Smoke Grenade: Finally, the Smoke Grenade is an excellent choice for teams aiming to maximize their cash gains. – Best Light build Specialization in The Finals An ideal Specialization for your Light build is the Cloaking Device. You can use it to make your character temporarily invisible when it’s not moving or hard to see during motion. If used correctly, the Cloaking Device also allows you to scout enemies for your team. The Evasive Dash is a good alternative if you want to be unpredictable. Use it tactically to evade intense gunfights or simply outplay enemies at close ranges. If you’ve played Overwatch 2, consider this Specialization very similar to Tracer’s Blink ability. Either way, both Specializations are useful and you can switch accordingly. Best Light build Reserve loadout in The Finals For your Light build’s Reserve loadout in The Finals, go ahead with the combination of SH1900, Goo Grenade, Frag Grenade, and Motion Sensor. The SH1900 is a double-barrel shotgun that is capable of great damage while engaging in close-range combat, proving to be effective during clutch moments. Apart from that, the Frag and Goo Grenades can deal additional damage and block incoming attacks at the same time. And lastly, use the Motion Sensor as the fourth gadget to track enemies within a certain range through walls. You can trigger it multiple times and gives your team enough info to be prepared for attacks or flanks while protecting a Cashout. For more on The Finals, check our other content below: Best The Finals Heavy build | Best The Finals Medium build | The Finals best PC settings | How to get VRs | How to get Multibucks

Best The Finals Heavy build: Weapons, gadgets & specializations Embark StudiosLooking for the best Heavy build in The Finals? Our guide has the best weapons, gadgets, and specialization to use for you to be the best tank in Season 2. The Finals had a surprise launch at The Game Awards 2023 and smashed MW3’s player count to become a breakout hit on Steam. Embark Studios’ fast-paced high-adrenaline first-person shooter offers three types of builds. The Heavy build is one of these classes in The Finals which looks bulky and is designed for high survivability but at a cost of lower movement speed. They specialize in fortifications, acting as the perfect tank a squad needs to survive intense moments. However, you’ll need the ideal weapon, gadgets, and specializations to demolish your opponents and our best Heavy build guide has everything to sort that for you. Contents Best Heavy build loadout – Best Heavy build Weapon – Best Heavy build Gadgets – Best Heavy build Specialization – Best Heavy build Reserve loadout – The Finals: Best Heavy build loadout Weapon: Lewis Gun or Sledgehammer – Gadgets: Pyro Grenade, RPG-7, Goo Grenade – Specialization: Charge ‘N’ Slam or Mesh Shield – Reserve loadout: Flamethrower, Dome Shield, Pyro Mine, C4 – Best Heavy build weapon in The Finals In The Finals Season 2, The Lewis Gun was one of the best Heavy build weapons. Although it comes with a low reload speed, its magazine size of 47 bullets and a balance in accuracy, damage, fire rate, and range compensate for that. However, if you prefer taking down enemies at close range, then the Sledgehammer or SA1216 would do the job pretty well, but prove to be ineffective in long-range combat. Best Heavy build gadgets in The Finals The best gadgets for the Heavy build in The Finals are Pyro Grenade, RPG-7, and Goo Grenade. You can combine the RPG-7 and Pyro Grenade to obliterate enemies who are trying to steal your Cashout. You can inflict a lot of damage if you use these highly explosive gadgets on a squad. The Goo Grenade on the other hand blocks every type of incoming attack and lines of sight by deploying blubs of goo, providing enough room to catch a breath. Best Heavy build specialization in The Finals For specialization, you can’t go wrong with Charge ‘N’ Slam in The Finals for your Heavy build. It allows you to break through floors, obstacles, walls, and deal damage to enemies at the same time. However, if you’re not in the mood to ram through your opponents, you may go with the Mesh Shield. It’s a protective shield that can block incoming attacks from the front but allows teammates to shoot through it at the same time, similar to how Rampart‘s Amped Cover works in Apex Legends. Best Heavy build Reserve loadout in The Finals For the best Heavy build Reserve loadout in The Finals, keep these four items: Flamethrower, Dome Shield, Pyro Mine, and C4. Flamethrower, as the name suggests, emits a stream of fire that inflicts burning damage on opponents. Use that with the Dome Shield to provide limited-time 360-degree protection. Pyro Mines and C4s are quite useful in dealing additional damage, especially when situations are intense or another squad tries to steal your Cashout. For more on The Finals, check our other content below: Best The Finals Medium build | Best The Finals Light build | The Finals best PC settings | How to get VRs | How to get Multibucks

The Finals: Best Controller settings Embark StudiosThe Finals is a fast-based team-based FPS which means you need to always be on your toes to get an upper hand. If you intend to play the game on a controller, we have got you covered with the best controller settings. In the virtual arena of The Finals, accuracy is everything. You need to ensure that you click the heads as efficiently as possible which in turn will increase your chances of winning the games and help your team. Ideally, playing a shooter on a controller is often complicated especially when it’s competitive since aiming with an analog stick is hard. However, if you are used to a controller, and looking to play The Finals with this particular device, we have got your back. Here is all you need to know regarding the best controller settings for The Finals. Best controller settings for The Finals Controller settings are often subjective, which means you will have to decide what works best. However, the settings provided in the following table will provide you with a baseline that you can start working with. Even though there is a lot of movement involved in The Finals, stability and consistency is exceptionally important. You need to ensure that you do not over-steer your controller. This particular setting will allow you with the stability. This is all you need to know when it comes to the best controller settings for The Finals. If you find it informative, do not forget to check out some of our other guides at Dexerto. Best The Finals Heavy build | Best The Finals Medium build | Best The Finals Light build | The Finals best settings: Max FPS & competitive advantages | Does The Finals have aim assist? | The Finals file size on PC, PS5, Xbox | How to change your name | Is The Finals on PS4 and Xbox One? | Is The Finals on Xbox Game Pass? | How to add and invite friends | How many players play The Finals | The Finals system requirements: Minimum and Recommended PC specs | Can you play The Finals on Steam Deck?

The Finals battle pass features hilarious flat earth conspiracy emote Embark StudiosThe Finals Season 1 battlepass has a ton of items for players to earn, including one emote that seemingly takes a dig at the flat earth conspiracy. Here’s how the community reacted. Emotes have been an integral part of some of the most popular video games like Fortnite. They often act as a cosmetic animation where the characters perform short actions. This can be to gloat at beating other players, or just to have fun in the middle of a match. It’s perhaps unsurprising then that they’re part of the latest FPS sensation, The Finals. Players have been grinding to complete The Finals Season 1 battlepass to earn various items, including one emote that takes a dig at the theory of our Earth being flat, and players can’t help themselves from reacting in funny and sarcastic ways. The Finals rocks a hilarious emote Posting on Reddit, a The Finals player named henri_sparkle stirred a conversation among the community after coming across one of the funniest emotes ever. You can find this emote on the 11th page of the battlepass after reaching Level 86. It’s known as the ‘Debate Deflater’. Some players who loved the conspiracy theory themes in the game said, “I love the conspiracy theory thing going on. I wish they went even further with it and made it the entire theme but the battle pass has like 3 or 4 different themes lol”. To this, another user wished for the presence of an Illuminati reference and added, “Yeah I kinda wish they had more conspiracy stuff than just flat earth. Y’know like one of those Illuminati triangles as a sticker or eyes/body paint that makes you look like a lizard person” After watching this emote, a player believes the game will find major success if it continues with content like this. “This game has the most potential if the devs just go absolutely hog wild with the cosmetics, battle passes, and gadgets.” On the other hand, some players did not stop themselves from interesting people with sarcastic comments, “Good to see The Finals spreading the truth to all you sheeple /s”. At the time of writing, the Season 1 battlepass runs for 93 days more, meaning players have enough time to get this premium emote in the game.

The Finals: All career level up rewards and how to unlock them Embark StudiosThe Finals is a free-to-play team-based FPS that is currently available across all major platforms and here’s a guide on all the career level up rewards and how to unlock them in the game. The Finals enjoyed its success for a couple of months since its release. However, eventually, the player count started dropping as players wondered if the game would be dead in the coming days. The Season 2 trailer for The Finals however changes this restoring many players’ faith in the game That being said, The Finals has career rewards where you can get access to a bucket full of cosmetics as you level up. These are quite easy to grind and if you are someone who loves the fashion show, the career rewards are a must for you. Here is all you need when it comes to career level up rewards and their unlock criteria in The Finals. All career level up rewards in The Finals The career level up rewards in The Finals have been listed in the following table: How to unlock career level up rewards in The Finals? Unlocking the career rewards is not that difficult as all you need to do is level up. You can play any of the modes you like. However, there is no shortcut to this as the fastest way to unlock the rewards is to keep playing the game. This is all you need to know regarding the career level up rewards in The Finals. Don’t forget to check out some of our other guides at Dexerto. The Finals weapon tier list | Best The Finals Heavy build | Best The Finals Medium build | Best The Finals Light build | The Finals best PC settings | How to get VRs | How to get Multibucks | All random events | The Finals file size on PC, PS5, Xbox | How to change your name | Is The Finals on PS4 and Xbox One? | Is The Finals on Xbox Game Pass? | How to add and invite friends | How many players play The Finals | The Finals system requirements | Can you play The Finals on Steam Deck?

The Final players rejoice as Recon Senses leaving in Season 2 Embark StudiosThe Finals players have not been fond of the Recon Senses ability and Embark has revealed that it is leaving the game with the introduction of Season 2. Season 2 of The Finals is just around the corner as players will finally get their hands on new abilities, gear, maps, and cosmetics. The new update will also remove some abilities to make room for the new ones and one ability that is leaving the game is the Middle class’ Recon Senses. Players have had a rocky relationship with the information-gathering ability, so much so that Embark essentially nerfed it into the ground. The Finals will not have Recon Senses in Season 2 With the release of Season 2 gameplay, and more information about the abilities and other new systems coming soon, players now have an idea of what is sticking around or changing. One of the big revelations is that the Dematerializer ability showcased in the Season 2 trailer will replace Recon Senses for the Middle class. Players seem overjoyed with the news, with some in the thread saying they will return to the title after leaving due to the ability’s strength in matches. “Oh! Well, that is a welcome change,” one commenter said. Others expressed similar feelings toward the change, saying that they would be happy to never see the notification that a Recon Sense user has detected their location. “Thank f*** that’s gone. Nothing ruins your day more than planning a flank from behind with a well-placed breach charge and then ‘DETECTED’. At least tracking darts, sonar grenades, and motion sensors require some placement effort, Recon Senses was just zero-effort wallhacks,” another commenter explained. Season 2 of The Finals comes out on March 14 and will bring a host of new content for players to enjoy.

The Expanse: A Telltale Series review in progress – A lackluster return to form Telltale GamesThrough the first three chapters, The Expanse: A Telltale Series marks a dull, uninspired return to form for the revived studio as not even Camina Drummer’s witty charm can distract from a hollow game needlessly sticking to an episodic structure. Prior to the studio’s initial closure in 2018, you’d be hard-pressed to find an IP Telltale Games wasn’t turning into an interactive experience of sorts. Game of Thrones, Batman, Minecraft, and perhaps most successfully, The Walking Dead, are just some of the many iconic collaborations in their portfolio. All followed an episodic formula where, at key junctures, player choice impacted the direction of the story to a degree. This recipe proved successful until 90% of Telltale’s workforce was abruptly laid off amid financial woes behind the scenes. Now returning years later with a smaller crew and only a handful of original staff members back onboard, Telltale is starting over and a game focusing on Prime Video’s extraordinary adaptation of The Expanse is first on the agenda. Though old habits seemingly die hard as an overreliance on archaic systems and an unwillingness to evolve ultimately fail the wondrous sci-fi series on this occasion. At least, that’s the deflated impression we were left with just three episodes into the five-act project. The Expanse: A Telltale Series – Key details Price (Standard Edition): $39.99 USD | £34.99 GBP | $54.95 AUD – Developer: Telltale Games – Release date: July 26, 2023 – Platforms: PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X | S, PlayStation 4, & PlayStation 5 – The Expanse: A Telltale Series trailer A Camina Drummer story If you’ve seen The Expanse, there’s no doubt Camina Drummer stole your heart. Expanding well beyond her role in the James S. A. Corey novel series, Drummer, played by Cara Gee, became an instant fan-favorite, stealing the spotlight from any scene with her unmistakable tenacity. Looking to flesh out Drummer’s backstory somewhat, this new game shows a previously unexplored period of her life prior to the events of the beloved TV series. Here, we see the character, once again portrayed by Cara Gee, interact with a whole new crew aboard The Artemis as they navigate some perilous territories in hopes of that ‘one big score.’ While the story kicks off with a regular salvage mission gone wrong, it’s not until episode three that the full scope of the narrative is revealed. Exactly where it goes and what it entails is best discovered on your own, but rest assured the series’ ominous sci-fi tone is well intact here. The plot presents some lofty ideas I’m eager to learn more about in the final two chapters, especially considering the game’s place in the overall timeline. Holding the storytelling back, however, is its reliance on Telltale’s classic episode formula. Where in previous games, narratives were all but purpose-built for this layout, with cliffhangers leaving you wanting more each time credits roll, that isn’t quite the case here with The Expanse game. Rather, it’s as though one singular chapter of a story has been divided into multiple bite-sized chunks for no reason other than to maintain the old way of things. In fact, while we previously waited weeks or months between episodes as development was ongoing during a season, we already know the Expanse game is mostly finished. Devs are purely holding content back to force a bi-weekly rollout. At least through the first three episodes – all of which were shockingly brief in comparison to earlier Telltale games, barely taking half an hour to get through some – they’re just too thin to stand out as individual acts. Credits rolling between chapters feels more like an interruptive loading screen than a core narrative device. As a result of its brevity, we really don’t get much time with the new supporting cast joining Drummer on her latest spacefaring adventure. Just a few lines of dialogue and a handful of optional exposition dumps are all we really get in the early runnings, thus, it’s hard to feel all too attached to these quickly forgettable crew members. Telltale through and through On the gameplay side, it’s very much a traditional Telltale experience. Interactive conversations fill the bulk of your time, though only two dialogue options are ever available, giving you a very limited impact on the overall narrative along with Drummer’s arc in this chunk of her story. Yes, characters will remember that, though nothing ever feels particularly consequential. At least through the first chunk of the game, only one or two decisions seemed to actually matter in the long run. Quick-time events are also common throughout more action-heavy sequences, though they’re so incredibly basic they may as well be automated. While on one hand, it’s naturally accessible to your non-gamer types – especially given select earlier Telltale games eventually made their way to mobile – they’re certainly lackluster, doing nothing whatsoever to heighten the tension of any given moment. Breaking up the stream of conversations are the odd open areas, most of which bring you outside the confines of the ship. Although the floaty Zero-G movement is neat at first, you quickly realize just how lackluster exploration truly is in The Expanse game. Environments generally funnel you through one core path, with the odd optional room to look through here and there. Yet your effort never appears to be rewarded. During these chunks of the game, you’re able to find various items scattered through the levels. A handful serve as side-objectives, be it collecting food or medical supplies for particular characters. Though most are quickly converted to ‘salvage’. Exactly what this salvage does, how it can be exchanged, or where you even look to see your collection, all remains a complete mystery through the first three episodes. It all feels a bit pointless, very little of what you find in the open areas actually seems to have a purpose. Making matters all the more confusing, a number of mission logs can also be found while exploring. These give some extra details on various characters, ships, and life in outer space. Yet even though you find them in specific locations, with details largely pertaining to said area, you can’t interact with them until you’re back on your own ship. Although we’re 300 years in the future, and Drummer is very clearly shown to have her hand terminal gadget, there’s simply no way to read text logs on the fly. It just can’t be done, apparently. Hammering home our aforementioned point on the forced episodic structure, some logs found in particular episodes then can’t be accessed until the next episode when you return to your ship. If some are actually playing an episode every fortnight as intended, there’s very little chance you’re actually going to remember the importance of a given log, nor where you found it. Episodic structure does more harm than good Perhaps if The Expanse game had released all at once, with the full experience playable as a single cohesive unit, its limited scope and some puzzling limitations could be overlooked. But in its current form, with extremely short episodes, forced interruptions, and lackluster game design, it’s tough to recommend given its price tag. While fans of the series are sure to have fun revisiting the IP once again no matter what, we highly recommend waiting for all five episodes to be available before jumping in. We’ll be sure to circle back here with a final look at Telltale’s returning effort once the full project is out in the wild.

The Expanse: A Telltale Series – Release window, gameplay, trailers, more Deck Nine / Telltale GamesThe Expanse is Telltale’s newest title set in the desolate realms of space. Here’s everything we know about its release date, gameplay, and what platforms it will be available on. The Expanse is a prequel to the popular Sci-Fi TV show of the same name and stars the same protagonist, Camina Drummer. Similar to the TV show, The Expanse features tough choices with extreme impact on those around you and introduces new ways to experience the classic Telltale formula. With Gamescom reigniting the hype with a new trailer and new information, players are able to witness what this game will offer. Here’s everything we know about Telltale’s The Expanse. Contents: Is there a release date for The Expanse? – The Expanse Reveal Trailer and Gameplay Trailer – The Expanse Gameplay and story – What platforms can you play The Expanse on? – Is there a release date for The Expanse? Telltale Games has confirmed The Expanse: A Telltale Series Episode One launches on July 27 for PC and consoles. Each of the four remaining episodes will become available every two weeks afterward. Preorders go live on June 1, with the Standard and Deluxe Editions priced at $39.99 and $49.99, respectively. The studio has yet to confirm what the Deluxe version entails but promises it will grant access to future DLC releases. In addition, customers who preorder on PlayStation or Epic Games Store can expect to receive 24-hour early access. (Notably, the image in the tweet below features The Expanse’s official cover art.) The Expanse Reveal Trailer In 2021, the Official Reveal Trailer was announced at the Game Awards. It depicts the main character, Camina Drummer, and displays the ship the game is set in. The Expanse Gameplay Trailer The Gameplay Trailer was revealed at Gamescom 2022. It explores the gameplay and allows the creators to go into more detail about what we can expect and what they are working on. The Expanse Gameplay and story The Expanse tells the tale of the protagonist, Camina Drummer, the XO of The Artemis. You follow her journey as she makes tough choices to save her ship and those she cares about. As described on the game’s website, “In the near future on the outskirts of the Asteroid Belt, a bloody mutiny breaks loose on the Artemis. You take the role of XO Camina Drummer, where your choices determine the fate of the ship.” The gameplay itself will be more than just following the characters around the Artemis and making the choices for them. In the gameplay trailer, the developers explore the notion that you can explore the destroyed ship and experience zero gravity in the middle of space. What platforms can you play The Expanse on? The Expanse will launch across PC via the Epic Games Store, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S platforms. We will update this post whenever new information surfaces, so be sure to check back. In the meantime, take a look at other upcoming games: The Elder Scrolls 6 | GTA 6 | Overwatch 2 | Assassin’s Creed Infinity | God of War: Ragnarok | Wolverine | Spider-Man 2 | Forspoken | Pokemon Violet & Scarlet | Wonder Woman | DokeV | FFXVI | Avatar Frontiers of Pandora | Sonic Frontiers | Dragon Age 4 | Legend of Zelda: Breath of The Wild sequel | The Witcher 3 next-gen patch | Avatar Frontiers of Pandora | Haunted Chocolatier | Hogwarts Legacy

What’s coming in Elder Scrolls Online update 39 patch notes: Quest updates, PvP changes, more BethesdaBethesda is delivering The Elder Scrolls Online update 39 to players, and we have the early patch notes for you to check out ahead of its full release. We are coming up to a full 10 years of The Elder Scrolls Online since it hit the market. After a lukewarm start, Bethesda’s MMO has skyrocketed and become one of the most identifiable and popular games in its genre in the last decade. So it’s no surprise that the devs continue to pump the game with updates. The Elder Scrolls Online update 39 is the next major update to the RPG game. Bethesda has announced a solid roadmap of what’s to come in TESO, and we’ve got all the latest on everything you need to know. Elder Scrolls Online update 39 Bethesda has already announced that there will be significant tweaks to some of the title’s most important gameplay aspects. “To help new players who are feeling overwhelmed upon first entering Tamriel, the team has implemented a host of changes designed to reduce the volume and frequency of quest choices presented to players in early content. Specifically, this update changes when certain quest bestowers appear and how fervent they are in chasing you down,” a blog on the update said. There are also big improvements to the game’s inventory management system, UI, gameplay changes to PvP, amongst many other details. Elder Scrolls Online August 21 update patch notes Here’s a first look at all the key changes arriving in The Elder Scrolls Online update 39, with a more extensive list due to arrive on the update’s release date – August 21, 2023. Quest & Content Improvements for New Players – New Cyrodiil Monster Masks – New PvP Face & Body Markings – PvP Death Notifications – Item Set Sourcing Standardization – Stacking of Similar Inventory Items – Unifying Unsellable Items – New Furnishings & Master Writ Vendor Offerings – Place Furnishings From Inventory – Occlusion Calling – New Achievements – New Endeacvor Activity Types – Loads of Bug Fixes – If you’re keen to know even more about The Elder Scrolls Online, we have many other guides and articles for you to check out: Is The Elder Scrolls Online cross-platform | Elder Scrolls 6 | The best MMO games to play | Is The Elder Scrolls Online worth playing in 2023? | All Elder Scrolls Online expansions ranked | Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom release date | What’s coming to Elder Scrolls Online in 2023 | Elder Scrolls Online: Best classes & races | How many people play Elder Scrolls Online? Player count in 2023

The Elder Scrolls Online: High Isle review BethesdaWe’ve explored every inch of High Isle, the next expansion for The Elder Scrolls Online. Here’s how we feel about this vast DLC chapter. The Elder Scrolls Online often doesn’t get enough credit, as far as MMOs go, the game really has been a triumph. While not perfect, it has stood the test of time. As with Square Enix’s masterpiece FFXIV, ESO not only works great on a console, but thrives. The latest expansion, High Isle, demonstrates this more than ever. However, it’s not all plain sailing around the Systres coast. High Isle suffers from many of the same issues that have always been ingrained into The Elder Scrolls Online and does little to rectify them. Yet at the same time, High Isle offers a brand new region to explore, one that looks utterly gorgeous, and is filled with treasure and secrets to unearth. The Elder Scrolls Online High Isle: Key Details Developer: ZeniMax Online Studios – Price: $39.99/ £39.99 – Release date: June 6, 2022 (PC) / June 21, 2022 (Console) – Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PS5, PC – A new unexplored region of Tamriel High Isle, and the other nearby islands. have never been visited before in any Elder Scrolls game, so it’s exciting for long-time fans to finally get a glimpse of them. Or to explore every nook and cranny as we did, and believe us, there are tons of fun things to do and see. Due to the region being the historic home to the Breton race in The Elder Scrolls series, the expansion features some rather cool Game of Thrones-style knights. These guys take honor, chivalry, and battle prowess very seriously and it was exciting to experience this culture when talking to the NPCs and exploring more urban environments. Read More: Elder Scrolls 6 everything we know – No previous Elder Scrolls game has ever really focused on these elements before, and it’s something Thrones and even Witcher 3 fans will really dig. The story doesn’t involve any world-ending events such as dragons or incursions by evil Daedric princes, instead revolving around bringing the generation-spanning Three Banners War to an end. All belligerents are weary from years of a habitual war they inherited and simply want to coexist peacefully. However, there is a meddling force out to prevent this progress – and that’s where you come in to help. Finding your feet in High Isle The new companions are an excellent way to get to grips with the gameplay changes and basic plot. Each is involved in some way and will lead you down a certain path that helps to familiarize you with the quirks of High Isle. Experienced players will be able to dive right in, but the companion quests offer a useful primer when getting to know this strange land, and how to get the best from it. The plot delves into political intrigue more than any previous ESO expansion has, but never really leans into it too heavily. This is a shame in our view, as it was just getting good, and the plot could have really differentiated itself from what’s come before if it had included some Red Wedding-level twists or difficult moral choices like the Witcher 3. From a gameplay point of view, High Isle is more of the same in the ways that count. If you’re already an ESO fan, then you’ll probably enjoy this vibrant and refreshing change of pace. New players may also benefit from working through High-Isle’s story and quests first, before venturing out into the wider world. Should you set sail to High Isle? If you’ve tried ESO before and found it’s not for you, then High Isle is unlikely to make you into a believer. The combat is still as clunky as ever, and the game hasn’t become less complicated in the years since it was first released – only more so. Even veteran players who’ve been away for a while may get overwhelmed by the sheer enormity of what ESO has become. High Isle is a welcome addition but it also adds to that sense of “wow where do I even begin?”. At the same time, as with any long-running MMO, new (quality), content is key and is what the players expect. High Isle represents an intriguing side-step with enough content to keep players busy for a long time to come. The expansion doesn’t need to be revolutionary, which is a good thing, as it isn’t trying to be. The Elder Scrolls Online’s greatest strength has always been its biggest weakness. It’s a multiplayer game set in the Elder Scrolls universe, and that means it’s still not the follow-up to Skyrim that players have been craving. It’s its own beast, and if you are to enjoy it, that’s something you need to accept. While exploration and immersion are absolutely possible, this is an MMO, and it always will be. 7/10 High Isle feels the closest ESO has come to offering a meaty, single-player campaign in years but those ambitions butt heads with the core mechanics of the MMO. As ever with ESO, this isn’t going to be for everyone, but for those who already love sharing the world of Tamriel with others, this is the prettiest playground yet. For more reviews of the latest releases, be sure to check out our other reviews: Diablo Immortal | V Rising Early Access | Card Shark | Sniper Elite 5 | Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course | Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes review | The Sims 4 Werewolves Game Pack review | Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak review

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion remaster, rumors, platform & everything we know so far BethesdaElder Scrolls fans may soon be venturing back to Cyrodil to save the world from a Daedric invasion. Here’s everything we know about the rumored Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion remaster. Oblivion was the fourth main game in the Elder Scrolls series and was set in Tamriel’s capital region of Cyrodil. Set a few years after the Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind, the game saw an adventurer known as the Hero of Kvatch, go on a quest to deliver a message and install the now-dead emperor’s long-lost son to the throne. This was all while fending off an invasion by the Daedric Prince of Destruction Mehrunes Dagon. While often not as celebrated as Morrowind or its follow-up, Skyrim, Oblivion is still very much considered a classic open-world RPG and brought a lot of new eyes to the Elder Scrolls series when it was released on PS3 and Xbox 360. Now, leaked documents from Bethesda suggest that Oblivion may be getting a remaster in the near future. Here’s everything we know. Contents Does the Oblivion remaster have a release date? – What platforms would Oblivion be on? – Oblivion remaster rumors – Does the Oblivion remaster have a release date? No, nor is its existence confirmed. So far, the rumored Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion remaster has not been confirmed or acknowledged by Bethesda. The leak that revealed its *possible* existence suggested the game would be released during the fiscal year of 2022, which runs from April 1, 2022, to April 1, 2023. As this never happened, the game could have been delayed – or canceled. What platforms would Oblivion be on? Should a remaster of the Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion be released, it’s highly likely to be on Xbox and PC only now that Bethesda is owned by Microsoft. It’s also been revealed that the Elder Scrolls 6 will also be an Xbox exclusive. Oblivion remaster rumors The alleged leak shows a potential release schedule for Xbox from 2022 to 2024: For more content regarding upcoming games, check out some of our below release guides: Ghostwire Tokyo 2 | Elder Scrolls 6 | Witcher 4 | GTA 6 | Lords of the Fallen | Assassin’s Creed Mirage | Alan Wake 2 | Forza Motorsport | Sonic Superstars | Spider-Man 2 | Directive 8020 | Avatar

The Elder Scrolls 6: Release date rumors, leaks and more BethesdaElder Scrolls 6 was first revealed in June 2018 and with over a year passing since it was confirmed to be in development, many fans are desperate for more information from Bethesda. For some, a release date would be enough, but there’s no doubt that the cult fanbase that this game series has attracted since its launch in 1994 has become restless, as the last installment from the franchise was released over 8 years ago. Is there an Elder Scrolls 6 release date? There has been no official release date given to the Elder Scrolls 6 project so far, but there is a timeline that Bethesda’s Todd Howard might well have hinted towards. During an interview with IGN on June 4, the Game Studios Director claimed that players will understand why it took so long for them to develop the game, once they get their hands on it – suggesting that it would be something they could play for another decade. Fans can’t wait to see where the Elder Scrolls takes them next. “The one thing [the gap] does is people are still playing Skyrim, it’s still one of the best-selling games,” he said. “They love it, they still play it, it’s almost infinitely playable, all of the mods and everything like that. And we’re 8 years post-Skyrim. It lets us know going into Elder Scrolls 6 that this is a game we need to design for people to play for a decade at least, at least.” This could spell bad news for fans, though, as there’s a chance that the game could be released 10 years after Skyrim, which would mean Bethesda is working towards a 2021 release date. It’s worth noting that Michael Pachter, an analyst for Wedbush Securities, had also wrote on GameIndsutry.biz that Elder Scrolls 6 could be coming in 2019, but that obviously proved not to be the case. Some fans are still playing Skyrim today, around 8 years after its initial launch. Will Elder Scrolls 6 have the same longevity? Elder Scrolls 6 trailer There has only been one trailer for Elder Scrolls 6 and even calling it a trailer is probably pushing it – it’s more of a teaser than anything. Fans were shown their first glimpse of the game in June 2018, confirming that it was being developed, but there wasn’t much more to talk about than that. All the trailer shows is the potential setting in which the game could take place. If a mountain range is what you were looking for, you have come to the right place. The Elder Scrolls 6 exclusive to Xbox? Like Starfield, The Elder Scrolls 6’s release on PlayStation 5 has come into question. On September 21, 2020, Microsoft announced they were acquiring Bethesda and its parent company ZeniMax, which caused some players to wonder if TES6 will be exclusive to Xbox. With Head of Xbox Phil Spencer stating in a Bloomberg interview that the company will evaluate Bethesda releases on other platforms on a “case by case basis”, there’s now a serious possibility that The Elder Scrolls 6 will become an Xbox exclusive. As far as the public is aware, nothing is stopping Microsoft from doing this from a legal perspective. The question of “will they” however, is a whole other conversation. While Microsoft may want to pull consumers in to the Xbox platform with an exclusive game like that, the game would make a killing on PlayStation 5 in terms of sales. Right now, we’ll just have to wait and see what happens.

The Elder Scrolls 6 might not release until 2026 Bethesda Game StudiosAn industry insider has claimed that they don’t expect Bethesda’s The Elder Scrolls VI to release until at least 2026 – despite being announced in 2018. For a lot of gamers, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim was the ultimate RPG experience all packaged up into a single game. From the expansive open-world to the interesting and unique characters scattered across it, the game is adored by its fanbase. So when Bethesda announced at E3 2018 that The Elder Scrolls VI was in development, it got a lot of Skyrim fans extremely excited. There was immediate speculation about when the game would release and how long it would be before fans would get any updates on the title. Well, nearly three years later, Bethesda has still not provided players with any more information on The Elder Scrolls VI. Now, an industry insider has revealed that he doesn’t expect the title to release for another five years. When will Elder Scrolls 6 be released? As Bethesda is yet to reveal any new information on the title, it’s extremely difficult to predict when The Elder Scrolls VI will release. However, industry insider Tyler McVicker has revealed that he doesn’t expect the game to be released until as late as 2026. Although that’s a scary prospect for fans of the Elder Scrolls, it appears to be a rather safe prediction. With Bethesda Game Studios hard at work attempting to finish off Starfield, their open-world space RPG, it’s unlikely we’ll receive a release date for Elder Scrolls anytime soon. I expect FNV2 in the latter half of this decade. I expect TES6 in 2026-7. I expect anything close to a Fallout 5 in the 2030s. Starfield is next, and even that needs another year or two. — Tyler McVicker (@Tyler_McV) January 19, 2021 It’s also worth noting that the pressure is on Bethesda to deliver with Starfield and Elder Scrolls more than ever. Fallout 76 was a huge disappointment for fans and all eyes are on the game studio to deliver and amend their mistakes in these upcoming titles. At one point in time, bugs in Bethesda’s games were seen as charming and hilarious, now after Fallout 76, it seems fans are no longer willing to accept these issues and expect a polished gameplay experience. There’s also the very recent example of Cyberpunk 2077, which it’s clear probably needed another year or more in development. In order to accomplish what the fans expect and bring the game to the next-generation of consoles, a 2026 release date is a realistic prediction. However, who knows, the development of the game could be progressing faster than expected. Either way, no matter how it long takes, it’s better to release a polished title than an unfinished and buggy game.

The Division Resurgence gameplay reveal showcases open-world NYC and new classes UbisoftUbisoft has revealed gameplay of The Division Resurgence, giving players an early look at the upcoming mobile game’s open world and classes. Gameplay from the new free-to-play, third-person shooter RPG mobile game – The Division Resurgence, has now been revealed by Ubisoft. The upcoming title aims to deliver the looter shooter action the series is known for, giving mobile players the opportunity to take their adventure on the go. The developers previously announced that The Division Resurgence will release in 2023 for iOS and Android devices. While the game’s launch may be a way off, Ubisoft has now revealed some early gameplay, which has given us a sneak peek into the title’s open-world and class-based roles. Those familiar with The Division series will feel instantly at home in The Division Resurgence. The game allows players to explore a fully open-world New York City (the setting of the first game), accept missions, and team up with other players to complete various tasks. During the gameplay reveal, we got to see the game’s base of operations and how classes play a pivotal role in the title’s co-op multiplayer. For example, the Vanguard specialization enables players to see nearby enemies, giving squads the opportunity to plan out devastating attacks. Meanwhile, the Demolitionist has access to Seeker Mines and other explosive-based weapons. The early gameplay demonstrated how these classes add a strategic layer to the game, while also creating moments of synergy between other squad members. While you can go into missions guns blazing, it’s often best to coordinate your attacks with other squadmates. To ensure a smooth experience, the developers have also completely reworked the interface, so that all the game’s controls can be customized to your desired preferences. Interestingly, the time needed to complete missions has been significantly reduced. This means you can boot up the game for some quick gameplay sessions on the go, without having to spend hours trying to reach the end goal. If you’re interested in The Division Resurgence, then make sure you check out our handy hub for all the latest news and updates.

The Division Resurgence brings the franchise to mobile in triumphant fashion UbisoftThe Division Resurgence, Ubisoft’s latest open world shooter, has revitalized mobile gaming. Here are our impressions after trying out the hands-on preview. As the capabilities of mobile gaming devices continue to expand, ‘The Division Resurgence’ becomes a paradigm shifter for the handheld industry. This highly anticipated standalone title, created by Ubisoft, takes the critically acclaimed ‘The Division’ franchise to mobile devices, providing an immersive single-player narrative that provides an excellent tactical experience. During a hands-on preview, Dexerto was able to explore the game’s pandemic-ravaged New York and get a feel for its gorgeous aesthetics, thrilling gameplay, and nuanced narrative. Since Unreal Engine 4 was used in its development, this game may set a new standard for what is achievable on mobile devices. The Division Resurgence – Key Details Price: Free-to-play – Developer: Ubisoft Entertainment – Release Date: Fall 2023 – Platforms: Android and iOS – The Division Resurgence trailer Roam the streets of a pandemic ridden New York City “The Division Resurgence” transports players to a chaotic New York City (NYC), days after the outbreak of a devastating pandemic known as “Dollar Flu”. As a highly skilled sleeper agent of The Strategic Homeland Division, a covert government organization, players find themselves immersed in a city on the brink of collapse. The game’s engrossing narrative weaves a tale of political intrigue, survival, and personal sacrifice, offering a captivating storyline that grabs hold from the very beginning. The attention to detail in the pandemic setting is astonishing, with meticulously crafted environments that reflect the aftermath of societal breakdown. Throughout the game, players will encounter several groups that have taken advantage of the city’s criminal situation now that law enforcement has become overwhelmed. At the onset, you get to pick a character and embark on a first quest that will both introduce you to the game’s mechanics and visual style. Visually, “The Division Resurgence” is quite gorgeous. The game uses cutting-edge rendering techniques to make the wrecked streets of NYC look great on a smartphone. Ubisoft’s commitment to creating a visual masterpiece is on full display in every part of the game, from the gorgeous sunsets that cast lengthy shadows over deserted buildings to the moody lighting that sets the stage for every encounter. Tactical gameplay and controller compatibility goes the extra mile The game’s mechanics have been fine-tuned to make them as accessible and enjoyable as possible on mobile devices. The controls permit fluid movement, accurate aiming, and natural responses to one’s surroundings. Cover-based combat, a staple of “The Division” series, returns, and it’s as responsive and exciting as ever, rewarding strategic play as players use cover to outmaneuver foes and progress through tough missions. Until recently, mobile games rarely met the same degree of fluidity and responsiveness as their console counterparts. These assumptions are shattered, however, by “The Division Resurgence.” The controls have been carefully optimized for touchscreens, with intuitive gestures for movement, aiming, and shooting. When not engaged in fierce gunfights or exploring the large open world, the action stays continuously fluid, allowing for complete immersion into the experience. The game’s versatility with a variety of controllers is a strong selling point. Players on Xbox and PlayStation can connect their gamepads to their mobile devices via Bluetooth and adjust the controls to their liking in order to experience The Division Resurgence. Experience The Division Resurgence seamlessly with a fellow agent and progress together While my preview focused on the single-player campaign, The Division Resurgence also offers compelling multiplayer features. Players can team up with friends or other agents online to tackle challenging missions, engage in PvP battles, or partake in the game’s dynamic open-world events. Cooperative play adds a new layer of excitement and camaraderie, creating a social experience in an open world that transcends the confines of mobile gaming. The Division Resurgence’s extensive mechanisms for levelling up and personalizing your character are among its most enticing features. I was able to improve my agent’s stats, gain access to more abilities, and equip better gear as I progressed through missions and amassed on more credits. Players can customize their agent’s playstyle to their liking from four major categories to begin with. The wide variety of weapons, attachments, and special abilities allows for a lot of room for experimentation when it comes to finding the optimal loadout for a given situation. In addition, there is a ton of content available late in the game to keep people interested for the long haul. After completing the main campaign in The Division Resurgence, there are still a myriad of side quests, strongholds, dynamic events, and daily challenges to partake in. The Division: Resurgence is a technological marvel that raises the bar for mobile games. This game is a perfect example of the promise of handheld gaming with its beautiful aesthetics, smooth gameplay, interesting story, intelligent AI, and expansive open world. Ubisoft has done an outstanding job stretching the technical capabilities of mobile gaming while staying faithful to the ethos of ‘The Division’ franchise. Pre-registrations for “The Division Resurgence” are now open, and early users will be rewarded with free items when the game releases this Fall 2023. Reviewed on Android

The Division Resurgence: Beta, trailer & everything we know for Tom Clancy mobile game UbisoftThe Division Resurgence is an upcoming free-to-play, third-person shooter RPG mobile game from Tom Clancy’s The Division franchise. Here’s everything we know about the game’s release date, trailers, and more. Tom Clancy’s The Division Resurgence brings The Division experience to handheld devices, giving players the chance to take the tactical combat on the go. Not only does the upcoming game feature a new storyline, but it also has all the open-world exploration and action the series is known for. Resurgence takes place in a post-crisis New York City and offers new perspectives on key story events that have taken place in previous titles. During the game, players will be tasked with protecting civilians against the hostile factions that roam the city streets. Fortunately, there are plenty of guns and gadgets for players to use against their fearsome foes. Whether you’re a fan of The Division or just wish to know more about the new mobile game, then our The Division Resurgence hub has you covered. Contents The Division Resurgence release date – The Division Resurgence beta – The Division Resurgence story – The Division Resurgence trailers – Is there a The Division Resurgence release date? There is not yet a confirmed release date for The Division Resurgence, but the game is currently slated to release in Fall 2023 for iOS and Android devices. While Ubisoft has yet to reveal an exact date outside this generic release window, we will likely hear further information in the weeks and months ahead. When is The Division Resurgence beta? Players can now sign up for a chance to participate in the regional beta tests by visiting the official Division Resurgence website. Simply sign up with your email and you’ll be notified if you successfully manage to get access to the beta which will begin on June 13, 2023 at 2 am PDT. What is The Division Resurgence story? Taking place around the events of The Division 1 and 2, The Division Resurgence aims to bring new and unique perspectives to past events. The PVE campaign sees players become a member of the legendary first wave of Strategic Homeland Division agents as they desperately try to maintain order during a virus outbreak in New York City. While defending the metropolitan area, players will also defeat waves of bio-terrorists and organized crime syndicates in the game where they will be able to explore certain areas and complete missions other than the main storyline. In fact, players will be able to delve into a variety of PVE activities, from story missions to world activities. The Division Resurgence trailers The Division Resurgence trailer gave us an early glimpse into the game’s post-apocalyptic setting, showcasing how the game will look on mobile devices. Ubisoft also recently showed off some more in-depth gameplay, giving players a look at the game’s classes and co-op mode. Additionally, a stunning Tactical Action CGI trailer was dropped at Ubisoft Forward 2023 that provided players a glimpse at the the combat approach adopted by the game. Check out the full CG trailer below: The trailer goes on to display the latest Tactical Cover based combat that will be highly useful to players while going past enemies with massive weaponry and heavy armor. Once the game drops, players who pre-register on the official site, will receive the NYC Firefighter set. However, the full set unlocks if only 15 million players register before the release date, after which the reward will be granted to eligible players. The Division Resurgence gameplay walkthrough The Division Resurgence gameplay walkthrough brings a new glimpse into how the game will look and what you will be doing within it. It also gives a run-through and deeper explanations provided by Community Developer, James Berry. Players will be able to create and customize their own agent who will be travelling with other agents across areas of New York City which is plagued with terrorist groups and corrupt militia. They will then use their weapons and can also upgrade them at certain points. The early access to the game provided a hands-on experience to players and introduced them with the gameplay mechanics which were near perfection according to a mobile game. The controls are fairly easy to use and players can change the layout of the buttons as well as the size easily from the game’s settings menu. The game is developed in Unreal Engine 4, has a Day and Night cycle for NYC and features a dynamic weather as well. It also features controller support, which means players can connect their gamepad or a PS5 or Xbox controller using Bluetooth and calibrate it within the game to enjoy The Division Resurgence as they would on a console. Additionally, the game follows a Tactical Cover based combat approach where players need to take cover and shoot at enemies either from a mid-range or close range distance. It also focuses on a Loot & Collect approach where players will be able to scour the open world for more weapons and exciting gear that they can upgrade. So, there you have it, everything you need to know about The Division Resurgence. Make sure you check out our other game hub release dates to get all the latest information on other upcoming titles. 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The Division is reportedly getting a battle royale to rival Warzone & Apex Legends UbisoftUbisoft are apparently working on a battle royale for their IP The Division, with an industry insider claiming that the failure of Hyper Scape has prompted the video game publishers to return to a previously shelved idea. The gaming community has been innovated and inundated by battle royales ever since Fortnite exploded in popularity in 2017. Since then, we’ve seen it joined by immensely popular BRs like Apex Legends and Call of Duty’s Warzone. One title that failed to capture the imagination of players in a comparable way was Hyper Scape, Ubisoft’s futuristic battle royale that came and went within months. However, the company’s appetite for a successful battle royale appears to have remained and, as they plow more resources into The Division IP, new information appears it will be their latest effort to break into the genre. Ubisoft insider claims The Division BR is in development Speaking on his Game Mess show, insider Jeff Grubb claimed that the shelved battle royale for The Division has been retrieved from the proverbial shelf following Hyper Scape’s failure. “Codename Reaper is a The Division stand-alone battle royale,” he said. “It was shelved last year after some bad player impressions, but now Ubisoft has restarted work on it because they shut down Hyper Scape. They really want a successful battle royale. Reworking is a big word, it’s more of a re-tooling with rogue-like features.” At the time, when Hyper Scape crumbled, Ubisoft promised to learn from the game’s mistakes and invest their lessons into any future titles. It appears the battle royale formula was not judged to have been a mistake, rather the execution. It fits with recent trends shown by Ubisoft, with The Division Resurgence already confirmed as an upcoming mobile title. They have also pledged to support The Division 2 into its fifth year, in much the same way Rainbow Six Siege is going strong in its seventh year since launch. Whether a BR in the vein of The Division will be successful is another matter but, as Fortnite, Apex Legends and Warzone continue to dominate the F2P gaming scene, Ubisoft appears ready to throw down the gauntlet.

The Division Heartland: Everything we know UbisoftUbisoft previously unveiled The Division Heartland as a free-to-play entry in its popular RPG shooter series. Here is everything we know about the now-canceled Division game. Ubisoft introduced players to The Division franchise back in 2016, with The Division 2 following in 2019. Pitting players into a war-torn New York City and Washington D.C., respectively, it’s up to you to survive as an elite sleeper agent to deal with unprecedented threats. Both games feature co-op gameplay, meaning you’re never alone in the fight. But Ubisoft decided to take The Division franchise to the next level with a free-to-play installment. Here’s everything you need to know about The Division Heartland Contents Is there a release date for The Division Heartland? – The Division Heartland: Platforms – The Division Heartland: Trailers – The Division Heartland: Gameplay details – Is there a release date for The Division Heartland? No, Ubisoft has officially canceled the Division game. Ahead of a May 15, 2024 earnings call, Ubisoft reportedly sent an email to staff about ceasing development on the project. The publisher issued the following statement to Insider Gaming: “After careful consideration, we have made the tough call to halt development on Tom Clancy’s The Division Heartland, effective immediately. “Our priority now is to support the talented team members at our Red Storm Entertainment studio, who will be transitioning to new projects within our company, including XDefiant and Rainbow Six.” The game was originally announced in May 2021, as Ubisoft laid out its plans for building The Division universe across multiple entertainment mediums. What platforms will it be on? Before its cancellation, Heartland was slated to launch on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S|X and PC platforms. The Division Heartland: Trailers The first trailer was revealed during the Ubisoft Forward presentation on September 10, 2022. The Division Heartland: Gameplay details This particular entry was set to evolve on what players already love about the franchise. A now-deleted Ubisoft storefront description described the experience as follows: “Tom Clancy’s The Division Heartland is a free-to-play survival-action multiplayer shooter set in small-town Middle America. Play as one of six agents and select between three classes each match, all with their own perks and skills.” The game would’ve taken place in Silver Creek, which is touted as the “heartland” of America. As for the gameplay experience, Ubisoft had teased that players would “fight together in 45-player PvEvP Storm Operations” while “surviving a lethal virus.” This would’ve involved the completion of “PvE missions”, gathering new gear, and prepping for “Excursion Operations.” New threats known as “The Vultures” were also teased as another presence on the battlefield, possibly making combat deadlier than ever.

The Division 3: Developer & everything we know UbisoftUbisoft quietly confirmed through a press release that The Division 3 is currently in development. Here’s everything we know about the third entry in the online action role-playing series. Nowadays in the gaming industry, most big announcements are made through grandiose trailers showcased a live events and award shows. However, sometimes developers quietly confirm their projects through more subtle means. This is exactly what Ubisoft has done with The Division 3, as the company revealed the game is in the works. So, let’s go over everything we know about The Division 3, including what platforms it may come to, potential release windows, and more. Contents Is there a release date for The Division 3? Currently, there is no release date for The Division 3. Additionally, it’s unclear when any more concrete information surrounding a release window or date will be revealed. What platforms will it be on? At the time of writing, The Division 3’s platforms have yet to be announced. However, it’s fairly safe to assume the game will launch on similar platforms to that of The Division 2, such as PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. There’s also the possibility that The Division 3 could come to the Nintendo Switch or the Switch 2, depending on its release window. Of course, this remains unconfirmed as well. The Division 3 details Details surrounding The Division 3 are still scarce, though Ubisoft’s press release did give a bit of insight into its early development. We know that Massive Entertainment, the team behind the original game, and The Division 2 are back again to lead development on the third installment. The press release also confirmed that Gerighty and Massive Entertainment are still building the team behind The Division 3, so the project is likely in the very early stages of development — if at all. That’s everything we currently know about The Division 3. Check out our other video game hubs below: Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 | Assassin’s Creed Mirage | The Elder Scrolls 6 | GTA 6 | | Wolverine | KOTR Remake | Wonder Woman | DokeV | Dragon Age 4 | Avatar Frontiers of Pandora | Metal Gear Solid 3 Remake | Counter-Strike 2 | AEW: Fight Forever |

The Division 2: Ubisoft breaks down changes to The Dark Zone The Dark Zone was an area in The Division that fully enabled PvP action which made it one of most unique sections of the game, but now the Dark Zone is getting some significant changes in The Division 2. While the gameplay in The Division 2’s Dark Zone will remain relatively untouched from the first game, developer Ubisoft has some changes in store to make the area more rewarding for players. Ubisoft discussed the changes in a blog post on January 22 and explained how the Dark Zone would now be broken up into three distinct parts. Players who enter the Dark Zone in The Division 2 will have three different areas to choose from that are all focused on different playstyles and skill builds. The different areas are: Dark Zone East — The largest of all three Dark Zones, players utilize long sightlines in over-grown governmental parks. Dark Zone South — The smallest of the Dark Zones, emphasis is placed on close-quarters combat. Sightlines are easily broken with large interiors and choke points. Dark Zone West — Split into two parts by a large canal, Georgetown is characterized by medium-range engagements and features European style architecture. Read More: CWL analyst slams disqualified players complaining about the Pro League Qualifier’s format – Going Rogue has also been changed for the Division 2. Unlike the first game, there will be three different levels of Rouge a player can get to. Rogue – Players can attack other players to gain XP, currency, and steal their loot, but any other player can try to take them out. Disavowed Rogue – Happens after a player kills another while Rogue. Players who are Disavowed will have a red icon that makes them more visible on the map to other players. Manhunt Rogue – After a player kills multiple other Agents while Disavowed, all players are alerted to their presence, and a large bounty will be placed on the player’s head, making them a prime target. Players who first visit to the Dark Zone in the upcoming shooter will be met with an entirely PvE experience that will allow them to get a lay of the land, while also learning how the area went “dark” in the first place. Organized PvP will also be offered in The Division 2’s Dark Zone, with three custom maps and a Skirmish and Team Deathmatch mode at launch. The Division 2 is schedule to release March 2019, and a Private Beta is set to begin on February 7.

The Division 2 servers down for update – March 16 Patch Notes The Division 2 servers are now back online following the scheduled maintenance on March 16, with a set of bug fixes and improvements now rolled out. It’s been a relatively smooth launch for The Division 2 so far, at least by the standards of other shared world type games in recent memory, but some updates were needed soon after release to target various issues. The servers were down for just over an hour, as the update went live on all platforms. There’s fixes for looting bugs, story glitches and more, as developers keep on top of things before they ruin the experience. The Division 2 March 16 Patch Notes Implemented a fix that should reduce occurrences of client crashes when using skills – Fixed an issue where players could be stuck in the wrong World Tier if they completed Strongholds without meeting the required Gear Score while in a group – Fixed an issue where players wouldn’t be able to talk to agent Kelso at the Castle Settlement – Fixed an issue where players could obtain multiple Ivory Keys from the same source – Fixed an issue where map progress would not be saved when completing Open World activities and Side missions in another players’ instance. – Fixed an exploit that allowed players to loot Supply Drops multiple times – Fixed a bug where players could buy blueprints repeatedly at the vendors by logging out and back in – Fixed an issue where combining the Dialed in talent with the Emet Mask could lead to greatly increased Accuracy and Stability – Servers are now back online so players around the world can jump back in to the dystopian Washington D.C. of the future. Released on March 15, the game has received generally positive responses from fans and critics, but its real test will be to see how long it can retain its strong player-base, and keeping on top of things with quick fixes will be essential.

The Division 2 Season 10: Trailer, new targets, weapons & more Massive Entertainment / UbisoftAs Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 solidifies itself into the third year of brutal battles and thrilling storylines, it introduces it’s 10th season. Here’s everything we know about the new content in The Division 2 Season 2. Ubisoft has announced the arrival of season 10 for Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 and it contains plenty of new content for players to sink their teeth into. The new season means new season passes, new weapons, and a brand new manhunt target for The Division to stop. On top of the new target and additions, the announcement included a trailer and a multitude of information, all of which we have organised so you can see exactly what is coming in Season 10 of this multiplayer game. Contents Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 Season 10 Trailer – The Division 2 Season 10’s Story – New difficulties for Countdown mode – Global Events and Leagues dates – New weapons and gear – Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 Season 10 Trailer The Price of Power trailer follows the announcement of the new season and introduces a plethora of new weapons, difficulties, and so much more. You can watch it below: The Division 2 Season 10 Story The new season brings in a latest target and brand new objective to complete. General Perter Anderson has found an opportunity to build a deadly team and take out The Division. It is up to you to find him and take down the Black Tusk’s team before they align and end The Division for good. Manhunt targets and dates General Peter Anderson – Prime Target Trig – September 13 Micro – October 4 Chirpy – October 25 Lucky – November 15 New difficulties for Countdown mode Along with new stories, brand new difficulties have been introduced for Countdown mode. There are now four difficulties which range from Normal, to Heroic. Each require certain skills and allow for an easier, or much harder experience. All difficulties are below: Normal – Hard – Challenging – Heroic – Global Events and Leagues dates Also announced for Season 10 of Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 are the new Global Events and Leagues. The dates for each can be found here. Leagues: Trig League: September 20 – Micro League: October 11 – Chirpy League: November 1 – Lucky League: November 22 – Global Events: Polarity Switch event: September 27 – SHD Exposed event: October 18 – Hollywood event: November 8 – Golden Bullet event: November 29 – Apparel Events: SHD Paragon Apparel event: September 27 – Dark Path Apparel event: November 1 – New weapons and gear Lastly, along with the new Season Pass comes brand new weapons and gear including shortguns, rifles, sets, and items: Items: – Doctor Home: Rifle – Busy Little Bee: Pistol – Bloody Knuckles: Gloves Weapons: Lefty: Shotgun – Stage Left: Rifle – Sets: One Gear Set Umbra Initiative – One Brand Set Brazos de Arcabuz – That’s all we know about Season 10 of Tom Clancy’s The Division. There’s plenty to enjoy and tons of events to take part in along with new battles and a brand new target.

The Division 2 receives hotfix to solve skill cooldown issue – March 18 patch notes The nagging skill cooldown issue that has been plaguing The Division 2 since launch is now being fixed thanks to an emergency hotfix released on March 18. The Division 2 is out now and has been with positive reviews by both critics and players alike. Many players talk about how the sequel takes everything built with the first game and just outright improves it. It’s also arguably one of the most complete looter shooters at launch to release in quite some time. Despite the positive reception, that doesn’t mean The Division 2 is without its flaws. One of the major issues that has been affecting the game is a bug that would cause your skills to randomly destroy themselves and go on cooldown, which is not ideal if you’re in the middle of a fight and need to use a certain skill. Massive Entertainment, developers of The Division 2, have made this a top priority and now it looks like a fix is finally rolling out. This news was announced in a Ubisoft forum post that says the bugs causing skills to immediately destroy themselves and go on a 15-second cooldown will be fixed with this patch. By the time you read this the fix should be live which means you’ll have all of your skills ready for that upcoming fight you’ve had your eyes on. The developers say more bugs are being targeted in a future update but considering how major this one was it got pushed out before everything else. As players wait for the patch, they are warned to avoid the talents Extra and Overlap which are deemed the culprit for all of these problems plaguing the game so far. You can read the full post below. Maintenance – March 18th, 2019 Agents, good news! We have identified several issues that were causing skills to immediately destroy themselves and go on a 15 second cooldown. Our development team has been hard at work during the weekend and throughout today to find a fix for those problems. We will be able to solve most of these occurrences with the brief maintenance today, March 18th at 10:15 PM CET / 5:15 PM EST / 6:15 AM KST / 8:15 ACT. The servers will be down for approximately 15 minutes and you should encounter these issues way less often from this point on. The team is continuing their work to resolve all the remaining issues on this topic with a future patch later this week. Until then you can try to avoid the talents EXTRA and OVERLAP which seem to be the culprit and can cause skills to act up even after maintenance, albeit still much less often. We want to thank everybody for your continued reports, your feedback and most importantly your patience. The health of the game continues to be our highest priority!

The Division 2: New endgame content revealed in March 6 ‘State of the Game’ UbisoftThe Division 2 might be just around the corner, but Massive Entertainment’s latest state of the game address has given fans some insight into the bigger changes since the franchise’s first installment. A Twitch broadcast, which went live on March 6 from The Division’s official channel, featured both the project’s senior community developer Hamish Bode and Massive’s senior game designer Trick Dempsey. The pair discussed how the game has been freshened up this time around, ahead of its March 15 release, with some exciting new information on the game’s campaign, levels and details about how tiers will differ from others. Strongholds Strongholds are much larger than missions and will be significantly more important, in terms of the development of The Division 2’s plot. However, in order to play Strongholds you will have to complete missions first. Players will be introduced to this concept quite quickly, the pair revealed, as it will feature fairly early in the game’s main campaign. As you move closer to the endgame, though, Strongholds will become some of the most important parts of gameplay. Watch State of the Game #111 – 6 March 2019 from TheDivisionGame on www.twitch.tvWhat to expect from the Campaign Mode The main campaign will have a number of different tiers, which will decide how difficult the gameplay will be for you – as expected. This will allow players to work their way through a number of missions and Strongholds until they reach a point where they can move on to the next tier. Tiers explained Dempsey and Bode discussed how the tiers, which range from 1-5, will have a variety of different content in each. Three Strongholds have been revealed for World Tiers 1-3, which will include two invaded missions as well. Once the first Stronghold is out of the way, that will grant you access to the next tier – so on and so forth. 52 bosses will be named throughout the campaign as well, all of which you will come up against throughout the story, and players will be rewarded with bonus loot for obtaining cards from them. After the first three Strongholds have been completed, players will move onto Tier 4, which is being left as a surprise for the game’s release. This includes a ‘priority target network,’ which will set bounties for hard, challenging and heroic progression. Read More: Highlights and final placements from DLive Apex Legends tournament – ft. Cloud9, Team Liquid and more – Specifically related to the new story, fans were told to expect to meet ‘Otis Sykes’ during their time, granting access to bounties. From there, a final Stronghold will be unlocked – called ‘Tidal Basin’ – and the completion of that will take you closer to the endgame. So, there you have it. Those are all of the details from the March 6 state of the game address and we will continue to keep you updated on any more details on the game as the release date quickly approaches.

The Division 2: List of all Exotic weapons and how to obtain them Here’s the list of all of the exotic weapons in The Division 2 and how to get them. The Division 2 released to a lot of critical acclaim with most reviewers pointing out that it took much of what made the original good and improved upon it in every way. It’s also arguable that The Division 2 is the most complete looter shooter to release this generation, which is good news for players. The endgame is pretty fleshed out for players so there will be a lot of content to dive into right away. While there’s a lot of loot available for players throughout the game, eventually you’ll want to get your hands on the Exotic weapons as they are just outright better than other guns you come across. Read More: The Division 2: How to obtain Dark Zone Keys – There are a variety of Exotic weapons up for grabs at launch and this number will surely grow as development continues. Here’s a look at all of the Exotic weapons The Division 2 offers and how to get your hands on them. The Division 2 Exotic Weapons Lullaby Shotgun Pre-order bonus that is available in your stash. – Ruthless Rifle Pre-order bonus for Ultimate Edition owners – Merciless Rifle Potential VIP mission reward drop and high-difficulty story missions. Could also drop from enemies – Chatterbox SMG Hyena, True Sons and Outcasts chests – Kendra’s Liberty Pistol Killing NPC boss Kendra and then completing the Kendra’s Liberty quest. Then players will have to craft the pistols with the following materials: 19 Polycarbonate – 15 Carbon Fiber – 45 Receiver Components – A D50 High-End pistol – – – – Sweet Dreams Shotgun Complete the Roosevelt Island Stronghold mission on ‘Challenging’ difficulty – There will certainly be more Exotic weapons added to The Division 2 over time so don’t expect this to be all you’ll come across. We’ll be sure to keep this list up to date with new information as it becomes available.

The Division 2: details of first endgame raid leaked UbisoftDetails about the first endgame raid in Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 have been leaked, pointing towards a huge battle over the Potomac River. The second installment of The Divison series released on March 15 and plenty of players have already finished up with the game’s main storyline and are waiting for endgame content. They may not have long to wait after one Reddit user, Kevindavid40, dropped a lengthy post on the game’s subreddit with a number of data mined details surrounding the first in-game raid – including a list of objectives and reward trophies that make the raid sound pretty intense. The full list of objectives, which are sadly not in chronological order, are as follows: Survive the assault on the bridge, Find the stolen GPS coordinates, Protect the named agent on your team, Confirm the kill of 2nd hand Lieutenant, Rendezvous with your team. Players will also have to: Survive the blackout attack, Find the activation code, Extract your team to safety, Split teams and flank the target, Stop the convoy from leaving the runway and Takeout bombarders from high ground. As these objectives are not in order, it’s pretty difficult to decipher just how the raid may start and conclude – but one of the leaked trophies paints a gruelling picture of what players will have to conquer in their bid to succeed. One of the trophies, listed as a Gold trophy, is labeled as ‘Relentless’. Players will be rewarded with the Relentless trophy if you manage to cross the bridge in an hour or less – so, players can expect a pretty lengthy raid if the leak turns out to be correct. The list of leaked trophies and their descriptions is as followed: Relentless – make it through the bridge in one hour or less – Extreme Measures – have your most kills with Signature weapons – Reminder of Me – kill any of the Hunters who killed you before – Gone Baby Gone – in less than two minutes flee from Interceptors – There is currently no official confirmation on a release date for the raids but with players currently plowing through the game’s content – additional content shouldn’t be too far away, especially as Raids were highlighted in Ubisoft’s pre-release state of the game address. As with any leak of game information, there’s a chance that plans could change – meaning that this raid may not be released in its leaked form as the details could be slightly outdated or Massive Entertainment makes a late change.

The Division 2: Everything you need to know about endgame Specializations UbisoftThe Division 2’s endgame will let players choose between the Sharpshooter, Demolitionist, and Survivalist Specializations after completing the main story and hitting max level. Many fans have been playing the early release of The Division 2 leading up to its official launch on March 15. While there is plenty to do before reaching the endgame Specializations, knowing how to navigate them beforehand will make the crucial decision easier to make. Once the player completes the campaign and hits level 30, they’ll have the choice of three different routes to take: The Demolitionist, Sharpshooter, and Survivalist. Though the choice determines the main skill tree players will be grinding, players can sway to other Specializations by visiting the Quartermaster in the Base of Operations . Specializations Every Specialization comes with its own unique equipment and talents that bring variety to a squad. Once a player picks a Specialization they’ll get access to unique signature weapons, Grenade Mods, weapon attachments, Tactical link group buff, and much more. Signature weapons will be replacing the first game’s Signature Skills. The more tiers in each Specialization’s Progression Trees a player unlocks, the more Skill Variants and perks they can get. Switching through the Specializations won’t have any impact on the equipment on your agent. Players will keep their equipment but will get an additional weapon and “a battery of perks” similar to the Dark Zone Perks. Signature Weapon Ammo Each Specialization has a signature weapon: the Demolitionist get the M32A1 Grenade Launcher, the Sharpshooter gets the .50 Cal Sniper Rifle, and the Survivalist has the Explosive Tipped Crossbow. Different Specializations will have different ways of obtaining Signature Ammo. The Demolitionist earn ammo by getting explosive kills, the Survivalist has to kill targets affected by status effects, while the Sharpshooter gets ammo by earning headshot kills. Survivalist General Modifiers Elite Defence +15% protection from elites. – Triage Specialist +15% increased Outgoing Healing. – Crunch Time 10% cooldown reduction when in cover. – Vital Protection Reduce the chance you are critically hit in Conflict by 20%. – Survivalist Tactical Link Group members gain +10% damage to targets under a status effect. – Weapon Modifiers Incendiary Grenade The incendiary grenade applies burn to targets within the radius – Survivalist D50 A .44 Magnum Revolver with optical attachment slot. – Gunslinger +10% increased sidearm damage. – Signature Weapon Damage +145% increased Signature Weapon damage. – Running The Gun +15% increased Shotgun damage. – E.M.I. +15% increased Assault Rifle damage. – Infantry 5.56 Mag Special magazine for 5.56 Assault Rifles. – Skill Modifiers Mender The Mender seeker mine follows allies and repairs armor. – Magnetic Disc Mod to reduce seeker mine cooldown. – Larrea Tridentata Infusion Mod to increase the healing of the seeker mine. – Misc Distributed Repair Armor kits now repair over 5 seconds instead of instantly, but the repair effect now also applies to team members within a radius of 10 meters. – Explosive Bolt Acquisition Killing an enemy under status effect may drop Signature Weapon ammo. – Group Signature Ammo Supply The group has a chance to gain 1 signature ammo when a target with a status effect is killed. – Scraping By Receive 5 ammo per second for your current weapon when moving from cover to cover while in combat. – Survivalist** Uniform An outfit for the Survivalist. – Demolitionist General Modifiers Incombustible Increase burn resistance by +20%. – Explosive Ordnance +25% increased explosive damage. Affects explosive grenades, skills and effects. – Vital Protection Reduce the chance you are critically hit in Conflict by 20%. – Demolitionist Tactical Link Group members gain +5% damage to targets out of cover. – Weapon Modifiers Fragmentation Grenade The fragmentation grenade deals damage and causes targets to bleed. – Diceros Special A hard hitting .357 Magnum Revolver. The unusual low barrel design firing from the bottom of the cylinder makes for a balance rarely seen in this category of weapon. – Gunslinger +10% increased sidearm damage. – Signature Weapon Damage +145% increased Signature Weapon damage. – Spray and Pray +15% increased SMG damage gives the Demolitionist a nimble close range alternative. – Onslaught +15% increased LMG damage enables the demolitionist to lay down heavy amounts of fire. – Small Laser Pointer Underbarrel attachment for short and long rails. – Skill Modifiers Artillery The artillery turret launches ordinance at nearby targeted locations. – Cyclone Magazine Mod to increase the turret’s ammunition count. – SHD CPU V.2 Mod to increase the turret’s damage. – Misc X-Stat Armor Kit-Supplementary Armor kits repair 70% damage and boost weapon handling by 100% for 15 seconds. On completion, an additional 30% repair occurs. – 40 mm Grenade Acquisition Explosive kills drop Signature Weapon ammo for the 40mm grenade launcher, except when caused by the Grenade Launcher itself. – Group Signature Ammo Supply Multi-Kills with explosives grant a chance to gain Signature Weapon ammo to all group or raid members. – Crisis Response When armor is reduced to 0, refills all main weapon ammo. – Braced for Impact Ignore explosions. Can only trigger once every 60 seconds. – Demolitionist Uniform Vanity items. – Sharpshooter General Modifiers One In The Head +25% Headshot damage. – Deft Hands +30% increased reload speed. – Breath Control 30% weapon stability and reduced recoil. – My Home Is My Castle Increased armor while in cover. – Vital Protection Reduce the chance you are critically hit in Conflict by 20%. – Sharpshooter Tactical Link Group members gain +10% headshot damage when they are closer to the target than you. – Weapon Modifiers Flashbang Grenade The flashbang grenade blinds enemies. – Sharpshooter 93R A three round burst fire pistol. – Gunslinger +10% increased sidearm damage. – Signature Weapon Damage +145% increased Signature Weapon damage. – This is My Rifle +15% increased Rifle damage. – Digital Scope Digital scope for bigger distances. – Skill Modifiers Tactician The tactician drone marks enemies for all group members. – Graphene Battery The tactician drone marks enemies for all group members, adding them to the agents and other allies HUD. – Carbon Fiber Frame The tactician drone marks enemies for all group members, adding them to the agents and other allies HUD. – Misc X-Stat Armor Kit-Supplementary Armor kits repair 50% less, but remove status effects and increase bleed, burn and poison resistances for 20 seconds. – .50 Caliber Ammo Acquisition Headshot kills may drop Signature Weapon ammo, except for kills with the TAC-50 C Rifle. – Group Signature Ammo Supply Kills with the Signature Weapon have a chance to drop Signature Weapon ammo for all group or raid members. – Round After Round Receive 5 ammo per 10 seconds for your marksman rifle and rifle after 20 seconds in cover. – Marksman Uniform An outfit for the Sharpshooter. –

The Division 2 day 1 patch download is huge The Division 2, the latest game in the Tom Clancy series, will be available in early access on March 12. The download size for the Day one patch will be massive, so be prepared. Upon release, The Division 2 will be available to download alongside title update 1. As is common with many other games upon release, this day 1 patch will address various bug fixes and provide improvements for the main game. Whether you are on PS4, Xbox or PC, the game requires an enormous amount of space to download. OG PS4 and Xbox users will need to make a large percentage of their hard drive available. Both the original systems only come with 500GB of storage. The premium versions, the PS4 Pro and Xbox One X, aren’t much better with just 1TB of storage space. As per the Ubisoft support page, The Division 2 will need between 88GB and 92GB of hard disk space. This means that on the original PS4 nearly 20% of your hard drive will need to be free. It also means even on a PS4 Pro, close to 10% is required. The download size for the Xbox and PC is somewhat better, albeit still large. Both systems require 48GB to 52GB of space. These systems need less space to download because, while not confirmed, the PS4 allocates twice the space that is required. There are also posts suggesting that the way the Playstation compresses files is different to Xbox and PC. Division 2 release date Massive Entertainment’s newest game (no pun on the download size) will be available in early access on March 12. The full release comes on March 15. Players who are downloading the game digitally, as opposed to buying the physical copy, can preload the game now to save time. However, PS4 players will need to wait until March 15, unless you have pre-ordered the Gold or Ultimate Edition.

The Division 2: How to obtain Dark Zone Keys UbisoftThe Division 2 has tons of high-tier loot for players to find and grind, but the real prizes come in the Dark Zone Chests that require a corresponding key to open. Ubisoft’s major title released on March 15, and players have been rushing through the game’s campaign to build up their player’s loadout in the dangerous Dark Zone. Players who are already exploring the Division 2’s endgame offerings in the Dark Zone will be hard-pressed to find Dark Zone Keys, which is why it’s a good thing there’s more than one way to come across them. Killing Elite Enemies Lower-level players will probably want to avoid the enemies equipped with yellow health bars and strange names. But those in the higher levels will be farming them up, since they’ll be the most reliable way of getting a Dark Zone Key. Though Elite squads typically hang out around compounds, they can routinely be seen patrolling areas of the Dark Zone. It should go without saying that even with some of the best gear, Elite enemies can still be tough to take down. Killing Players Those looking for a more challenging way of grinding Dark Zone Keys will set their sights on other players roaming around the endgame zone. By using the Division 2’s PVP component, players can farm up other users in hopes they’re carrying a key. Though the risk is high, chances are other players are roaming the Dark Zone for high tier loot, too. If players want to avoid most of the penalties of killing another player, then Manhunts can give you a chance of tracking down Rogue players who could be stashing major loot from commiting misdeeds in-game. Pick the Locks First off, this method is for those who don’t mind dipping their toe into Rogue actions. But Dark Zone chests don’t necessarily need a key to open. If a someone manages to pick the chest’s lock, they’ll want to make their exit pretty fast since players around them will be able to hunt them down. Just remember, there’s a major penalty to your Dark Zone experience points for dying as a Rogue, so use this method with caution. The Division 2’s Dark Zone is filled with cutthroats who’ll be looking at every way of collecting Dark Zone loot, so be sure to do whatever possible to be the first to equip the hard to find loot.

The Devil in Me gets Curator’s Cut & Friend’s Pass in free update Bandai NamcoThe Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil in Me has now added a Curators Cut and a Friends Pass mode in a free update that all owners of the game can download. The Devil in Me was 2022’s chapter of The Dark Pictures Anthology and saw a group of horror filmmakers trapped in an actual house of horrors as each is stalked by a relentless serial killer. You can check out what we thought about the game in our review, as well as some analysis of the ending and story. Now, the game has added a curator’s cut which promises to, give players “the opportunity to see the game from a different character perspective as well as experience new outcomes, with exclusive scenes following their initial playthrough.” This likely means that new content has been added and players can see things from characters’ points of view that may not previously have been used in that way. This is what happened in the previous Dark Pictures chapter and often added another layer of playability to these bitesize horror outings. The Friend’s Pass will allow anyone who’s purchased the game to share it with a friend who has not by using the new Shared Story mode. This means even if you don’t own the game, you can jump into it with a friend that does and enjoy some multiplayer horror. Be aware though, this Friend’s Pass option is only available for one month as a way of letting new players see if they enjoy the game enough to purchase it themselves. This means if you have a friend who owns The Devil in Me and you want to try it out for yourself, now’s the time to jump into this spooky adventure. Check out everything we know about the next game in The Dark Pictures Anthology.

The Day Before’s player count makes it the most authentic survival sim FntasticDespite concerns that The Day Before was little more than vaporware in the lead-up to its release, Fntastic’s survival/extraction shooter ultimately did materialize as a real game. It wasn’t a particularly good one (awful is a suitable descriptor), however, even though it was the most-wish-listed game on Steam before it arrived at the tail end of 2023. Interest quickly dropped off once fans of the genre finally got their hands on the long-gestating title. Valve delisted The Day Before four days later, just hours after Fntastic announced its closure, claiming it “lacked the funds” to continue. Despite all this, and the fact that servers for the game no longer operate, it continues to find an audience of exactly one. No more, no less. Per SteamDB, The Day Before, from a peak of 38,104 players nine months ago, has spiraled down to just one. What exactly is going on here isn’t clear, but theorists have been putting forward their headcanon. “Guy is literally playing a post-apocalyptic world with no humans left,” quipped one user on a Reddit thread discussing the anomaly, with another adding “Pretty damn immersive; GOTY.” “There are rumors that it’s a modder trying to revive the game,” another claimed, with no further context or information provided. Reviving a game universally derided for its poor quality would be a bold move, that’s for sure, but stranger things have happened. “Did someone start the game up and die in their chair of disappointment?” more questioned. If an individual truly has somehow managed to infiltrate The Day Before, though, they’re living the dream of an authentic post-apocalyptic experience. Escape from Tarkov? The Last of Us? Too many humans. This is the true survival experience, and you’re not allowed to play it. In the mood to read about more dead games? Concord’s got you covered.

The Day Before’s newly announced beta could finally prove it’s not fake FntasticFntastic’s The Day Before will receive a beta sometime this year, which may finally quiet speculation that the game isn’t real. Announced roughly two years ago, The Day Before quickly garnered public interest as a new survival horror game. It went on to count among the most wish-listed Steam games of all time. Scripted gameplay trailers and minimal details raised a few red flags over time; yet, it was the game’s recent delay that made some people express their skepticism. The Day Before suddenly vanished from Steam earlier this year. Not too long thereafter, Fntastic claimed the delisting was due to a copyright claim. Apparently, the developer never secured the title’s trademark. And it didn’t take long for industry pundits and gamers to begin questioning whether or not the project is actually real. The Day Before developer announces a beta for this year In a Day Before-dedicated Discord channel (via PCGamesN), a Fntastic representative shared the following with fans: “As we get closer to the release date, we will be conducting a beta test for the game.” The beta will let players go hands-on with the survival experience before launch, as well as “provide valuable feedback” that Fntastic will use to improve the final version. Notably, the studio rep confirmed that a Steam launch remains on the cards. “[The] team is working on it,” read the message in part. When The Day Before will finally return to the Steam storefront has not yet been clarified. While the Discord message offered no specifics about The Day Before beta, the spokesperson did note the game remains on track for its previously announced release date of November 10. Given the public skepticism concerning the game’s legitimacy, it will be interesting to see how the developer markets it in the months leading up to launch.

The Day Before torn apart as players claim it’s an “obvious scam” & “asset flip” FNTASTICDespite becoming the most wishlisted game on Steam for a time, The Day Before has left many skeptical after details surrounding its release and a few sudden delays put a stop to the initial hype generated for the title. Now, people who have gotten their hands on it for release claim that it’s a “scam”. The Day Before’s release date was a day many never thought would come, yet here we are. The game has finally launched on Steam, and reviews are… in a word, scathing. At the time of writing, just 21% of its 16,000 reviews are positive, with many of them refunding the title almost immediately and that they felt the final game fell far short of what the devs originally pitched. As one reviewer put it, “The day I got scammed.” However, thanks to Reddit sleuth EpicStory1989, a number of new details have come to the surface. This diligent user compiled dozens of assets they claim have been directly ripped from Unreal Engine’s marketplace and put into the game. The Day Before called out by players for being a “scam” When The Day Before initially launched, players certainly had their suspicions that something wasn’t quite right. Early discussions around the game post-release had players claiming that certain sections seemed to be assets directly ripped from the marketplace. This is something veteran Twitch streamer Lirik discussed after playing the game’s initial hours as player speculation mounted that The Day Before was re-using assets. However, further investigation has revealed that there’s a possibility that dozens of maps, inventory screens, UI elements, character models, and even the third-person camera perspective may have been assets that were directly bought from the store and flipped to create The Day Before. Though these are, at present, allegations and have not been properly addressed by developer FNTASTIC, Redditor EpicStory1989 compiled a list of assets they claim have been directly flipped. This post has been continually updated as more allegations mount. Even the game’s own subreddit has pinned this comment as the first thing users see upon visiting the sub. To be clear, most players didn’t take issue with the idea of developers using pre-made assets as a whole. Using assets as a base to work off of or for small environmental details is a great tool for smaller developers who may not have the time to create entirely original assets for every part of their game. However, those who were hoping this would be an original game that brought something unique to the table were left feeling let down. Not to mention that The Day Before was originally marketed as an MMO, a title players feel the game has fallen far short of. Even those who run the game’s subreddit have painted the character whose likeness is featured across the game’s marketing material with clown makeup. What’s more, players on this sub have rallied to get the game removed from Steam entirely and are mass reporting the title. And, on top of that, the game is incredibly buggy with several players posting clips of NPCs somehow turning into literal giants in front of them. The developers have yet to respond to these player criticisms at the time of writing, though their game is still available for purchase.

The Day Before reveals final trailer but announces delay to early access period The Day Before has finally proven that it’s real, with a stunning final trailer ahead of release, but that knowledge came at a cost, as the game’s Early Access has been delayed. The Day Before is a post-apocalyptic MMO shooter that has been the source of several controversies since it was announced. This is because The Day Before went from being Steam’s most wish-listed game to being temporarily removed from the service. There has been a lot of speculation regarding the validity of The Day Before due to the impressive quality of its visuals being compared to a lack of actual in-game footage. This led to accusations of The Day Before being a fake game, one that was just a tech demo made for an unknown purpose. The developers of The Day Before have insisted that it’s real and that fans can play it for themselves, with a release date of November 10. Unfortunately, that date won’t be hit, but there’s good news on the horizon. The Day Before’s final trailer featured gameplay and a delay announcement The final gameplay trailer for The Day Before is now available on the Ffnastic YouTube Channel. The trailer shows a significant amount of gameplay footage, delving into the game’s combat system, quest structure, and the ability to customize a home. The trailer revealed that there’s a new release date, as The Day Before will enter Steam Early Access on December 7, 2023. This means a delay of roughly a month, which isn’t that big of a shift, considering the doubt surrounding the game so far. A post on the official The Day Before Twitter/X page has also answered some questions. The legal issues surrounding the name have been resolved, and The Day Before is allowed to retain its title. The developers are entering Early Access due to the sheer size of the game, with a $39 price tag. Once the game enters its full release, the price will increase to $49. The scale and environmental visuals of The Day Before are impressive, and if the developers can pull off a successful Early Access launch, they’ll finally silence all of the doubters who have followed the game since its announcement. That is unless the final trailer proves the game is real and will launch in 2023.

The Day Before reappears on Steam following controversy, but is it real? MYTONA / FntasticMonths after the game was pulled, The Day Before appears to be back on Steam, but you’ll definitely want to think twice before buying it. The Day Before is certain to go down in gaming history as one of the worst and most chaotic releases of all time. After various delays, a bizarre copyright dispute, and controversies regarding the game’s developer Fntastic, The Day Before released on December 7, 2023. However, following universally negative reviews, Fntastic shut down and The Day Before was pulled from sale after just four days. Two months later, the game appears to be back on Steam, with a store page featuring the name, trailer, and screenshots offering it for just $5.99 – but is it really back? Is The Day Before back on Steam? No, Fntastic’s The Day Before has not returned Steam. While there is a Steam page claiming to belong to The Day Before and Fntastic listed as the developer, it’s pretty clear that this is not the same game. First, the game’s release date is listed as August 25, 2023, which is neither The Day Before’s release date nor when it returned. A quick search using the Wayback Machine reveals the page actually belongs to a game called Carrot the Cat – which also claims to be a Grand Theft Auto game set in Brazil. Note Carrot the Cat’s August 25, 2023 release date. Recent reviews confirm the change, with users warning others not to buy the game and to report the page. As one explains, “6 moths ago it was the game Carrot the Cat, then 3 days before they renamed it to GTA BRASIL, and today – to The Day Before.” Based on this, it seems pretty clear that The Day Before’s Steam “return” is just a scam by someone attempting to profit off of the controversy by tricking curious gamers into buying what’s actually a completely different game. It seems The Day Before is destined to remain completely inaccessible, though considering how terribly it was received and some of the serious accusations made against the developer, that’s probably for the best.

The Day Before loses 90% of players amid “obvious scam” claims FNTASTICThe Day Before continues its disastrous launch as the game’s player count has taken a steep nosedive in just four days. After being the most wishlisted game on Steam for a small time, the game saw its release marred with broken promises, bugs, and a tidal wave of negative reviews. Despite the hype behind it, The Day Before opened to a measly 21% of its reviews on Steam being positive. Now, the disappointment continues with players dropping the game en masse. Player count for The Day Before has dropped by 90% When the game launched on December 7th, the peak of concurrent players was 38,104. Now, just four days later, the player count has dropped to just 4,125, according to SteamDB. The game saw a sharp decline on December 8th, and that continued to decline over the weekend, despite players having more time to play. This spiral has landed The Day Before in Steam’s 10 worst review of all time, sitting in the ninth spot. It joins the likes of Overwatch 2, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, and War of the Three Kingdoms. Much of the complaints about the game come from what players address as unkept promises by the game’s developers, Fntastic. Specifically, the game being called an MMO despite it not being an MMO at all. A recent poll on Reddit asked the player base if they were going to keep the game or ask for a refund. 968 votes were registered, with a whopping 818 of those votes stating that they would be asking for a refund. Now, everything has truly come to a head as Fntastic has announced their closure due to the game’s financial failure. While the servers for the game will remain up, it doesn’t look likely for any future content for the game.

The Day Before keys being scalped for insane prices following removal from Steam FNTASTICThe Day Before may just go down in history as one of the worst video game launches ever. Despite that, keys for the game are selling for bafflingly high prices online. The internet has collectively concluded that Fntastic’s The Day Before is at best hot garbage and at worst, a demonstrable scam. It launched riddled with bugs and players have suggested that the gameplay greatly differs from what was shown pre-release. As a result, The Day Before lost over 90% of its player base in a matter of days and Fntastic closed its studio entirely. Following the closure, refunds were offered for the game and a spokesperson for the studio succinctly summed up the issue with a simple “s**t happens”. The Day Before has also been removed from Steam due to the poor state of the game which has caused an anomaly of sorts. Keys for The Day Before are now selling online for exorbitant prices. When we say exorbitant, we mean over ten times what the game was selling for at launch. As a reformed sneakerhead, I know a thing or two about how limiting a product can dramatically increase its resale value but this is a strange one. Gamepur’s coverage of the phenomenon suggests there’s a reason the game could be selling for such high prices despite its many well-documented flaws. Content creators are looking to cover just how terrible the game is and it’s possible that savvy investors could be taking advantage of the demand for the game. A Tweet from YouTuber Garrus lends some weight to the theory given they were the one to reveal how much prices for the game had been jacked up. “I can’t believe they are selling The Day Before keys for 200 € each,” Garrus wrote in the (translated) Tweet. “They are speculating with a scam that can no longer be purchased on Steam because there are more morons like me who want to prove how bad this game is,” they said. Whether or not this is the only reason the game is selling for such high prices is a speculation of its own of course. It’s possible that these scalpers view the game as a sort of collector’s item now that it has been removed from a major storefront. They could also be taking advantage of video game preservationists. We don’t want to tell you how to spend your money but if the general consensus is that the game wasn’t worth its original price tag, it’s probably not worth five to ten times that amount.

The Day Before: How to get a refund on Steam MYTONA / FntasticDid you buy The Day Before and are now looking to get your money back? Here’s what you need to do to get a refund for The Day Before on Steam. The Day Before was unveiled and released at the 2023 Game Awards to an overwhelmingly negative reception. The failure of the game led to it being pulled from Steam only days later, with the studio behind it, Fntastic, confirming they’ll be closing soon after. Since then, the developers have revealed they’ll be shutting down The Day Before’s servers in January but are working with Steam to ensure everyone who bought the game can get a refund, regardless of how much playtime they’ve had. The game only came out on Steam and never made it to consoles. How to get a refund for The Day Before As The Day Before only came out on Steam, this is where you need to go to get a refund for the game. Here’s what you’ll need to do: First, go to “Steam Help” and select “Purchases” and click on The Day Before. – You’ll see some drop-down options, so select “What problem are you having with this product?” – Now select “Gameplay or technical issue,” then select “Request Refund.” – This will formally request a refund for The Day Before, which as you can prove you purchased it, will eventually be sent to you by Steam. We’re unsure about timescales at this stage, but as the developers have confirmed everyone who bought the game is entitled to a refund, we imagine it will arrive before the end of January.

The Day Before gameplay demo hasn’t convinced people it exists FntasticFollowing accusations that The Day Before isn’t a real game following its sudden 10 month delay, developer Fntastic has released a video demoing gameplay. Some gamers still aren’t convinced the game is real and are asking the devs for more proof. The Day Before had viral traction behind it when its reveal trailer dropped. The survival MMO appealed to a massive audience, and it garnered a great deal of praise in its opening market push. This led to the game’s quick climb to being one of Steam’s most wishlisted games. However, that Steam page has since been de-listed, with developer Fntastic claiming that it was due to a dispute with the game’s title and was removed from Steam “at the request of a private individual” according to their statement. This has led to widespread speculation that The Day Before isn’t real. To give those looking forward to the game’s release something to tide them over, a 10-minute long gameplay video has been released and accompanied by one of the devs being filmed playing the game. So far, gamers aren’t convinced. The Day Before releases “last-minute” gameplay demo Past the game’s initially slated release date, a new gameplay demo for The Day Before was dropped by Fntastic to show off their progress on the game. Though some detractors have been convinced that the game is real, there are many people in the YouTube comments and replies on Twitter that weren’t exactly impressed with the gameplay on display. The video was criticized for the small number of zombies displayed on-screen at any given time, the gameplay being made up of, “just a character jogging through the environment”, and gamers re-iterating that they think it’d be a “miracle” if this game ever comes out. Additionally, the developers are being called out for not showing off things like PvP that were promised features in other pre-release content leading up to the game’s now-delayed release date. That said, Fntastic released another gameplay video alongside their 10 minute demo. This video showed one of the developers playing The Day Before in-person, complete with a look at their mouse and keyboard to in an effort prove that the game was actually being played. Reception to this video was mixed as well, with some gamers calling on the devs to do a livestream instead. Other commentors on the YouTube clip have linked timestamps to certain points in the video, claiming that motions on both the keyboard and mouse don’t match what’s happening on-screen. While this pair of videos has quelled some of people’s uncertainty about The Day Before, there are others who remain unconvinced.

The Day Before documentary reveals hellish working conditions for developers FntasticAn in-depth documentary on The Day Before has exposed the game’s nightmarish development. Abysmal leadership, maltreatment of staff, and more were all laid bare. The Day Before might just go down in history as one of the worst games of all time after making launch Cyberpunk 2077 look like a Naughty Dog title. The game was so far removed from what was shown off pre-release that players called it an “obvious scam”. After losing 90% of its players, development studio Fntastic shut down just days after the game’s release. Shortly after the game was delisted from Steam and as players called for refunds, the devs’ response was a simple “s**t happens”. It was pretty safe to assume that working on The Day Before was a rough time for those involved but apparently, it was worse than our wildest imaginings. A documentary from German publications Game Two and GameStar details one of the ugliest developments we’ve ever heard of. A complete lack of direction Speaking to 16 Fntastic employees and one “volunteer” developer, all of whom chose to remain anonymous, Game Two and GameStar exposed The Day Before’s horrifying development. Their sources detailed the whiplash-inducing, dictatorial leadership of Fntastic founders, the Gotovtsev brothers. According to the anonymous interviewees, the Gotovtsevs would constantly call for changes in the game’s style and tone based on whatever flavor of the month they played during development. Reports of multiple overhauls based on games like Hogwarts Legacy, Baldur’s Gate 3, and even GTA Online impacted The Day Before. These frequent changes based on the whims of the Gotovtsevs caused major discontent among developers who originally signed on for a relatively small survival game with cartoonish aesthetics. This a far cry from the large areas and realistic visuals we got. The Day Before’s developers elaborated that there were three vastly different versions of the title throughout its development. One of the team revealed that they weren’t even aware it was supposed to be an MMO before a trailer was published. Treatment of staff The lack of a cohesive vision for The Day Before and the pressure from the Gotovtsevs resulted in despicable working conditions for the devs at Fntastic. Sources in the documentary detailed spontaneous firings used to “motivate” team members despite the studio heads referring to the team as “a big family”. One interviewee revealed that one of only five QA testers was fired on the spot just days before the game’s release after one of the Gotovtsevs encountered a bug. There were reports of forced overtime with one of the developers alleging there were periods the team worked a minimum of 16 hours a day under threat of termination. “Over the last year and a half, I haven’t had a Saturday off, and for the last two months I haven’t had a day off at all,” they explained. “I found myself begging for a few hours’ break just to find time for a shower or a meal,” revealed another. Developers of The Day Before were even fined for committing errors while working on the game. An incident where two employees were forced to pay $1,930 for turning in “low-quality” voice recordings was used as an example. The mysterious disappearance of the Gotovtsevs The people responsible for the abhorrent mistreatment of the team and the dumpster fire that is The Day Before have become incredibly hard to track down. The Gotovtsev brothers up and vanished around the time of the game’s launch which sources in the documentary allege is because they knew a storm was coming. They briefly reappeared via Microsoft Teams to announce the shutdown of Fntastic but have been silent since. The rumor floating amongst former staff is that the two have begun from the ground up with a new studio developing mobile games but this is currently unconfirmed. These details are only a fraction of what was revealed in the full documentary embedded above. It’s certainly worth watching to understand the abysmal working conditions that plagued The Day Before’s development team. The documentary itself is in German but there are full subtitles for anyone who doesn’t speak the language.

The Day Before devs under fire after being accused of copying GTA 5 trailer script FntasticThe Day Before developers have been accused of ripping off old GTA 5 trailers, with Reddit users accusing the creators of copying the scripts and narration from the latter in new content for the upcoming game. When it comes to video game trailers, developers use these promotional videos as a great way to market new content ahead of release. These trailers take on many different forms, whether that be cinematic, actual gameplay footage or the more narrative-focused videos. However, one video game has found itself at the center of controversy after fans pointed out that a new gameplay trailer bears a striking resemblance to an old GTA V piece of promo. The game in question, The Day Before, is set to release in December 2023. The upcoming game is set to be a new multiplayer open-world survival horror title and is being developed by Fntastic. One Redditor took to the platform to accuse the devs of “using the same script” and narrator as an old GTA V trailer. The post includes both trailers, with users commenting on the thread that they too see the similarities. One user wrote, “The Day Before trailer really reminded me of Rockstar’s gameplay overview trailers, but this takes the cake. You’re right, they’re actually astonishingly similar. The speaker is virtually the exact same and for the one-minute comparison I made, the script follows the same structure.” Other players also claimed the UI in The Day Before is “highly reminiscent of GTA 5’s PC UI.” Not exactly helping Fntastic’s case in the argument. “I would usually call the above extreme nitpicking, but given the similarity in the trailer you just pointed out, I honestly think it was deliberately done.” Another added, “You can look up previous trailers and how they copy trailers like The Last of Us and Call of Duty shot for shot. So copying GTA was definitely their intention with this one,” one user claimed. And while some fans have come to a consensus that The Day Before and GTA V trailers are very similar, not everyone has a problem with it. “I don’t mean to sound smug… but so what? Rockstar’s trailer style isn’t copyrighted and it makes perfect sense to copy something that was successful before,” one player fired back. “More power to them, actually, because those narrated trailers are the best.” The Day Before is set to release on December 7, 2023. For all the latest gaming news and updates, be sure to check out Dexerto’s full coverage here.

The Day Before devs announce when servers will be shutting down FntasticFntastic, the devs behind the critically panned The Day Before have now revealed when the game’s servers will be shut down — and it’s soon. The Day Before may go down in history as one of gaming’s biggest flops, with its failure leading to the closure of the studio behind it, its removal from Steam, and a torrent of negative feedback online. The game was released after the 2023 Game Awards and was considered to be an unfinished mess from start to finish. Within days, Fntastic revealed they’ll be ceasing operations, and despite some defiance on X (Twitter), the team is committed to refunding anyone who had purchased the game via Steam. After the closure of the studio, players speculated how long the servers would remain active without the maintenance of a dedicated developer team. Now, we have an answer, with the servers being shut down on January 22, 2024, just seven weeks after the game launched. The developers thanked those who supported the project in their latest tweet and reiterated that their main investor is working with Steam to ensure all refund obligations are met. Anyone who purchased The Day Before on Steam is eligible for a refund, regardless of playtime. So, if you still need to secure your refund, you can still apply for it on Steam.

The Day Before developer offers refunds and tells critics “sh*t happens” MYTONA / FntasticFntastic, the developers behind The Day Before has offered all users a refund, but have remained defiant on social media in the face of criticism. Only hours after the critically panned zombie survival multiplayer game The Day Before was removed from Steam, and Fntastic announced its closure, the devs have offered refunds to anyone who wants one. Those who purchased the game via Steam will be able to claim a refund, regardless of how much playtime they’ve invested into The Day Before. In the week since it launched the game has become notorious and this has led to a storm of player outrage on social media. In a post from the developer’s official X (Twitter) account, the team stated they are working with Steam to ensure that the refunds go through and confirmed that Fntastic themselves “received $0 and will receive nothing from The Day Before sales.” When attacked by another user for the state of the game when it was released, the official Fntastic account responded by saying: “This was our first big experience. Shit happens.” The Day Before was intended to be a survival MMO and third-person shooter set in a post-apocalyptic city during a zombie outbreak. The game was announced in 2021 and launched on December 7, 2023, after the Game Awards. Six days later, after becoming a critical and commercial failure, and was removed from Steam with the company also closing down. At the time of writing, the game’s servers are still live, but we don’t imagine this will be for long without any active maintenance from a developer team.

The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR review – A chilling thrill ride through your worst nightmares The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR doesn’t pull any punches. Each level is a downright terrifying string of nightmare-inducing setpieces, disturbing encounters with grotesque foes, and frightening jumpscares that’ll keep your heart in your throat from beginning to end. It’s one of the scariest gaming experiences ever conceived and a must-play for PSVR2 owners. When it comes to the horror game genre, we all have our favorites. Be it Resident Evil 4 for revolutionizing the formula, or perhaps Dead Space for its minimalistic sci-fi approach. Regardless of your Mount Rushmore, almost every title in the space suffers a similar fate. Before long, the horror element wears thin. Power creep is an inevitability in games of that ilk as you uncover more powerful tools to dispatch of the frights around every corner. Over time, the scares are minimized as you grow more accustomed to the tricks along the way. Incredibly, Switchback VR manages to avoid that pitfall. No matter how long you play, the game still proves itself to be a truly engrossing experience that keeps the scares alive from beginning to end. Making the most of the PSVR2 unit, Switchback’s various levels scare in unique and unexpected ways, placing you at the core of unbelievable terrors you just haven’t experienced quite like this before. The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR – Key Details Developer: Supermassive Games – Price (PS5): $39.99 USD | £32.99 GBP | $59.95 AUD – Release date: March 16, 2023 – Platforms: PlayStation 5 (PSVR2 required) – The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR – Trailer Not for the faint of heart Before you jump into Switchback VR, it’s worth knowing what you’re in for. This isn’t a stroll through a few spooky rooms with the occasional zombie. It’s a non-stop, moment-to-moment rush looking to use your senses against you and genuinely frighten all who take the plunge. If you struggle at the best of times with regular horror games, you might do well to avoid this one for now until you’ve built yourself up. Designed from the ground up with PSVR2 in mind, Switchback is purpose-built for Sony’s new hardware, with each and every level taking advantage of this tech to some degree in order to deliver those frights in inventive ways. These extra layers of immersion and creativity are what elevate the game from your average on-rails horror shooter to a deeply chilling experience that burrows into your mind and won’t crawl out anytime soon. With each passing minute, you can expect your heart rate to spike and your skin to crawl thanks to Switchback’s relentless nature. There’s rarely a lapse in the action as you’re constantly funneled from one jump scare to the next. Whether it’s an enemy dropping from the ceiling right in front of you, a picture frame falling to the floor by your side, or a monstrous new foe making its presence known behind you, each fright is just as impactful as the last and with nowhere to hide, you’re completely at the whim of the horrific rollercoaster track laid out ahead. Though, unceasing jump scares are one thing, but there’s so much more to the level design than just that. Each level takes you through a unique environment with vastly different themes to send shivers down your spine. One may feature corpses hanging from the ceiling as you try to guess which one is about to reanimate and ruin your day, another might send you along the path of an ominous cult looking to make you their next sacrifice with a bone-chilling ritual. Each is just as captivating as the last and of course, just as spooky. Relentless frights on every track Along the way, you’re expected to defend yourself with a range of firearms. The default pistols are fairly weak as you might predict, but reliable thanks to their limitless ammo supply. A number of more impactful weapons can be found over the course of a level, though they’re all limited power-ups as opposed to long-lasting upgrades. If you find an SMG on your travels for instance, don’t expect it to bail you out from the encroaching terror for too long. Just a few clips is all you’re ever given, making every shot that much more vital. Equipped on each weapon is a meager flashlight, an essential tool needed to shine a path forward. More often than not, given the theme, darkness encapsulates the setting. With PSVR2’s stunning OLED displays, this means the blacks are properly pitch black, you really can’t cheat this one and crank the brightness. Thus, your flashlights are quite often your only means of seeing not only what lies ahead, but what’s about to jump out from any given direction, as enemies can attack from all angles, even from directly above. In some utterly cruel situations, however, you’re left without any such tools in which to protect yourself. Your guns vanish before your very eyes and you’re simply left to be tormented by whatever nasty trick the developers have up their sleeves next. One particular instance that proved truly disturbing saw a hallway mapped out along the track in front. This was no ordinary hallway, however. In place of regular cement walls and flooring, a grotesque spiral of limbs, gore, and disfigured heads lined every inch of the surroundings. Some of these haphazard body parts just so happened to stick out of their nesting point, forcing you to quite literally move your head or bump right into them. Combined with headset haptics in PSVR2, where you’re actually feeling these sensations as you brush past the bloody limbs, is enough to make anyone wish they’d skipped lunch. Amusingly enough, I noticed my weapons shaking just after the sequence, as my hands were left trembling in real life from the unbelievable dread. It’s how these elements coalesce throughout each track that keeps you unnerved at all times as you never know what’s coming next. Even in replaying levels for a second or third time, much of the suspense remains intact for a few reasons. Namely, said levels are quite expansive not only in their layout but in the options they present. Every course has multiple sections that split off. Left or right, the choice is yours, but of course, there is no right or wrong answer, both directions lead to equally frightening sections. This provides a deeper sense of replayability as you look to explore everything on offer and experience all that you can. After all, these choices aren’t just mindless decisions on where to go, but ultimately expose you to different segments you’d otherwise miss. Take a right-hand turn in one level, for example, and you may find yourself in one of the heavily marketed ‘don’t-blink’ sections. Thanks to the PSVR2’s eye-tracking capabilities, each blink changes the room around you and yes, it’s just as freaky as you’d expect. Meanwhile, taking a left might bypass that sequence altogether, instead taking you down to a different area with a miniboss looking to gouge your eyes out. There’s a great sense of variety around every corner, as Switchback refuses to take its foot off the gas for even a moment to let you catch your breath. A rollercoaster you’ll want to ride more than once Tying into the Dark Pictures series in its own charming way, Switchback VR keeps track of your every move much like the non-VR titles. Say you go down one particular path and miss a key sequence, the game will track that decision and factor it in later down the line. The same can be said for stress-inducing moments where you’re tasked with saving a captured human. Fail at whatever menacing task lies ahead, witness said civilian’s demise, and to a degree, their blood remains on your hands for the rest of the game, a fact you’ll be reminded of between each level. While these choices don’t quite weigh as heavily or impact the overall outcome to the same degree as the mainline titles, they still provide an added incentive to go through multiple times and experience situations from different perspectives. Not only that, but the typical rail-shooter scoring system is in full effect here too. Between getting your soul siphoned from your body, those looking to maximize points can target special objects in each environment while keeping a combo alive by dodging all incoming damage. Much like the House of the Dead series before it, Switchback is just as thrilling for the more arcade-oriented experience as well. While the game won’t necessarily blow you away with its visuals quite like PSVR2’s Horizon: Call of the Mountain, and certain interactive cutscenes can appear oddly blurred, Switchback is largely a feast for the senses. From its use of 3D audio on the PS5 to the aforementioned haptics through both the Sense controllers and the headset itself, it’s among the most immersive horror experiences on the market today. The Verdict – 4.5/5 Given the attention to detail, exceptional level design, near-unending variety, but most importantly, its inventive approach to ‘scare tactics’, The Dark Pictures: Switchback is an absolute must-play for fans of the genre and those looking for a real fright. Go in with open eyes, let the distinct worlds and the many unsettling inhabitants enrapture you, and you may well be left trembling in no time at all.

The Dark Pictures: Switchback – Release date, trailer, platforms & more Supermassive GamesSupermassive Games has announced a brand new VR experience featuring shooting, rollercoasters, and horror. Here’s everything you need to know about The Dark Pictures: Switchback. The Dark Pictures anthology has been a raving success since its first title Man of Medan in 2019. Since then three new games have been released, with one spin-off on the way. The Dark Pictures: Switchback strays a little from its narrative-heavy predecessors, forcing more on a VR experience for those looking for thrills, scares, and a bit of fighting. With the game coming out soon, we’ve put together everything you need to know about The Dark Pictures: Switchback including its release date, platforms, and what the game’s all about. Contents Does The Dark Pictures: Switchback have a release date? Yes, The Dark Pictures: Switchback will be releasing on February 22, 2023. It comes as the first spin-off title in the anthology, also contributing as the fifth game in the series, and is already shaping up to be a creepy title unlike any other. The Dark Pictures: Switchback trailer Developer, Supermassive Games, and PlayStation released a creepy trailer featuring scenes from the game, all kitted out in the franchise’s classic design style, complete with a few fantastic jumpscares. You can watch it below. The Dark Pictures: Switchback gameplay While Switchback may be part of The Dark Pictures anthology, it’s extremely different from what anyone has seen from the franchise. Although it still brings that flair many have already experienced by Supermassive Games, especially in their 2016 title, Until Dawn: Rush of Blood. Similar to Rush of Blood, this is a VR game that brings you onto a haunted rollercoaster where you must shoot every cursed, creepy, or dangerous creature lurking along the track. It’s not known if this game has a storyline, rather looking like a simple rollercoaster ride with a shooter on top mixed in with the classic horror theme. What platforms is it available on? Switchback is a PlayStation exclusive, meaning it will only be available to play on the PlayStation VR2, which comes out on the same day. It is not known whether the game will transfer to other platforms but given the VR nature, it seems unlikely. That’s all you need to know about The Dark Pictures: Switchback. While waiting for the game to come out, take a look at some other upcoming releases: GTA 6 | Overwatch 2 | Assassin’s Creed Infinity | Wolverine | Spider-Man 2 | Forspoken | KOTR Remake | Wonder Woman | FFXVI | Avatar Frontiers of Pandora | Sonic Frontiers | Dragon Age 4 | Legend of Zelda: Breath of The Wild sequel | The Witcher 3 next-gen patch | Avatar Frontiers of Pandora | Final Fantasy 16 | Street Fighter 6 | Resident Evil 4 Remake

The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil in Me – release date, trailer, & everything we know Bandai NamcoThe Devil in Me is the next chapter in The Dark Pictures Anthology, here’s everything we know about our next meeting with The Curator. Following in the footsteps of the Man of Medan, Little Hope, and House of Ashes, The Devil in Me will be the fourth and final installment of season one in The Dark Pictures Anthology. However, more are planned in Season 2. The game will be a survival horror narrative adventure where the player guides several characters through a perilous horror story. The Dark Pictures Anthology is similar to Until Dawn and The Quarry in many ways, as it is also developed by Supermassive Games. Every chapter of the anthology is separate from the last, but each shares similar themes and gameplay elements. Contents Does The Devil in Me have a release date? – What platforms will The Devil in Me be on? – Trailer – Gameplay and setting – Does The Devil in Me have a release date? Yes, The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil in Me will release on November 18, 2022, across all platforms. The game can also be purchased in a bundle with previous games in The Dark Pictures Anthology. What platforms will The Devil in Me be on? The Devil in Me will release on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. There’s been no word on a Nintendo Switch release, but other chapters in the Anthology haven’t been released on that console. Trailer Check out the game’s reveal trailer below: Gameplay and setting The premise of this chapter involves a group of documentary filmmakers visiting the replica home of an infamous serial killer – before things start going horribly wrong. The Devil in Me will essentially be a playable movie where the player needs to perform quick-time-events and make snap decisions to move the story forward. These decisions can be the difference between every character making it out alive, or all ending up dead by the time the credits roll. This means that the game will benefit from multiple playthroughs, giving players the chance to see different endings and unlock different secrets each time. So, that’s everything we know so far about the next chapter in The Dark Pictures Anthology. For more on the biggest upcoming releases, check out our pages on some of the most-anticipated games that have been announced: The Elder Scrolls 6 | GTA 6 | Overwatch 2 | Assassin’s Creed Infinity | God of War: Ragnarok | Wolverine | Spider-Man 2 | Forspoken | KOTR Remake | Wonder Woman

The Dark Pictures Anthology: Directive 8020 – trailers, setting & more Supermassive GamesDirective 8020 is the first chapter in the second season of The Dark Pictures Anthology. Here’s everything we know about our trip to deep space. Directive 8020, was teased at the end of the last game Dark Pictures game, The Devil in Me. The upcoming entry will be the first chapter of Season 2 of the anthology and will shift the setting to space for a Sci-Fi twist on the survival horror narrative adventure we’re used to from the Supermassive team. While every chapter of The Anthology is separate from the last in the franchise, they each share similar themes and gameplay mechanics. Here’s everything we know about Directive 8020 so far. Does Directive 8020 have a release date & confirmed platforms? No, The Dark Pictures Anthology: Directive 8020 doesn’t have a release date yet. However, the game is set to be released in 2025. Games in The Dark Pictures Anthology tend to be released around Halloween. Although some were released in late summer with The Devil in Me launching in November 2022. Therefore, we expect that the game to be released during the third or fourth quarter of 2025. Directive 8020 will be released on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. It will be the first entry in the series to not be released on PS4 and Xbox One. Trailers The first look at Directive 8020 was the short cinematic teaser that was revealed after The Devil in Me credits rolled: The first main trailer was released at Gamescom 2024: Directive 8020’s gameplay and setting Not much is known about the story of Directive 8020 yet, but from the teaser trailer, we know that a spaceship is in deep space looking for a new home for humanity. It seems that some cataclysm has befallen planet Earth, so finding a new home has become of paramount importance. Like earlier chapters, it will be a narrative-driven horror game. However, as previous spacefaring horror stories have taught us, the great beyond is a lonely place, full of mystery, isolation, paranoia, and possible alien threats. This is a Dark Pictures game after all, so expect some nasty business to go down in a setting where nobody can hear you scream. Audio recordings reveal a panicked astronaut calling for help as one of his colleagues has tried to kill him. Also, a premonition or ‘Dark Picture’ from The Devil in Me shows a character getting blasted into space by a trap or a poorly placed vent. Therefore, we expect the game will feature a collection of astronauts who we’ll either need to guide to safety – or lead to the slaughter. That’s everything we know about The Dark Pictures Anthology: Directive 8020 so far. For more on the latest upcoming games, check out our hubs for Silent Hill 2, Dragon Ball Sparking Zero, Tomb Raider 4, and Dragon Age: The Veilguard.

Is The Crew Motorfest on Xbox Game Pass? UbisoftIs The Crew Motorfest on Xbox Game Pass? Find out everything we know about whether Ubisoft’s upcoming racing game will be released on Microsoft’s subscription service. Unlike Forza Motorsport, The Crew Motorfest focuses on delivering an open-world racing experience. It’s here where players will be able to tear their way around the Hawaiin island of O‘ahu. Combine this idyllic location with some incredibly fast supercars, and you certainly have a recipe for a fun-filled track day. So, it makes sense then that Xbox and PC players will be wondering whether The Crew Motorfest is available on Xbox Game Pass. Fortunately, our hub has all the details you need to know about the open-world racing game’s appearance on Microsoft’s subscription service. Is The Crew Motorfest available on Xbox Game Pass? No, The Crew Moterfest will not be available on Xbox Game Pass at launch. This is because Ubisoft has a separate subscription, Ubisoft+, which enables players to play various titles from across the developer’s catalog of games. As a result, it’s highly unlikely that The Crew Motorfest will come to Xbox Game Pass any time soon. If anything, it is more likely that it will appear on Ubisoft+ at some point in the future. In fact, players can get the game three days early by pre-ordering the Gold or Ultimate Edition. This Premium Early Access is also included in the Ubisoft+ subscription on PC via Ubisoft Connect, Xbox, and Amazon Luna. However, it’s important to note that both The Crew and The Crew 2 are available on PlayStation Plus. So, this doesn’t completely outrule the arrival of The Crew Motorfest on Xbox Game Pass later down the road. There you have it, that’s everything you need to know about The Crew Motorfest’s availability on Xbox Game Pass. Make sure you check out our The Crew Motorfest hub for all the latest news and updates. Can you play The Crew Motorfest offline? | Will The Crew Motorfest be on Steam Deck? | All The Crew Motorfest Achievements & Trophies | The Crew Motorfest PC requirements | The Crew Motorfest DLC guide | All cars in The Crew Motorfest: Every vehicle confirmed | Does The Crew Motorfest have crossplay? | Will The Crew Motorfest be on Nintendo Switch?

The Crew Motorfest: Release date, platforms, trailers, more UbisoftThe Crew Motorfest is the third iteration of Ubisoft’s high-velocity racing series. The third game has sped its way onto multiple formats and our handy hub has all the info you need. Alongside other fierce competitors such as Forza Motorsport and Gran Turismo, The Crew Motorfest represents Ubisoft’s high-speed rival in the chase for racing supremacy. Hoping to learn from the previous two titles, Motorfest certainly looks like it’s stepping up to the plate. Set in Hawaii, the hot tropics and glorious locales are set to provide a stunning backdrop for another round of intense, tarmac-screeching action. The Crew Motorfest is Ubisoft’s most ambitious step forward for their racing starlet and we’ve collated every handy info you need about the game right here. Contents The Crew Motorfest: Release date – The Crew Motorfest: Platforms – The Crew Motorfest: Trailers – The Crew Motorfest: Gameplay – The Crew Motorfest: Release date Ubisoft Forward 2023 confirmed that The Crew Motorfest will get the green light and release on September 14, 2023. It will be all engines go for the racer as it looks to wow gamers as the year heads toward a busy Holiday period. The game could always be delayed though, so we’ll keep you updated with any unforeseen circumstances that befall the title. The Crew Motorfest: Platforms The Crew Motorfest is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. It ticks off most of the major boxes, the only notable exception sadly being for Nintendo Switch owners, as it has not yet been announced for the platform. The Crew Motorfest: Trailers It seems a long time ago now, but it was back on January 31, 2023, that Ubisoft announced The Crew Motorfest with a quick teaser trailer! A meaty look at the game arrived during Ubisoft Forward 2023 with a proper look at gameplay. And lastly, before its release, Ubisoft aired the Live Action Launch Trailer. The Crew Motorfest: Gameplay A ton of high-profile manufacturers are back in The Crew Motorfest as it looks to balance the furious flow of both day and night-time racing. There will also be a litany of vehicle types from top-of-the-range sports cars to off-road monsters as you travel across traditional roads, rugged surfaces, and much more. That wraps up everything you need to about Ubisoft’s latest racing title. For a juicy look at other massive games coming in 2023 and beyond, take a look at our other gaming hubs: Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 | Final Fantasy 16 | Assassin’s Creed Mirage | The Elder Scrolls 6 | GTA 6 | | Wolverine | KOTR Remake | Wonder Woman | DokeV | Dragon Age 4 | Avatar Frontiers of Pandora | Metal Gear Solid 3 Remake | Counter-Strike 2 | Mortal Kombat 1 | AEW: Fight Forever | Crash Team Rumble | Starfield | EA Sports FC | Alan Wake 2 | Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

The Crew Motorfest preview: has Ubisoft timed the overtake perfectly? The Crew Motorfest was further outlined during the recent Ubisoft Forward. If you’re curious to know more about the open-world driving game, we were recently invited to play the game ahead of the announcement. Here’s what we thought. Let’s get this out of the way – yes, The Crew Motorfest does have a lot in common with Forza: Horizon. When that spin-off series launched in 2012, it was a huge hit. Most of the car games at the time had a focus on simulation and rendering the most realistic cars possible, including Forza’s own straight-laced main series. However, it turns out, driving cars around in an open world set in scenic places with the auspice of a festival as the backbone is just plain fun. It’s what Ubisoft is banking on with The Crew Motorsport. It too is an open-world driving game set in one of the most scenic places in the world, Hawaii, with the auspice of a festival as the backbone. The Crew has always been a franchise in the shadow of other giants in the racing genre, with an interesting first outing, but a disappointing second. The Crew isn’t usually uttered in the same reverence as Forza or Gran Turismo. That being said, it’s interesting to see it attempting to bounce back, fighting for its spot in the racing genre pie. That’s why, when I got to play 40 minutes of Ubisoft’s The Crew Motorfest recently, I was actually pretty interested to see what the developers at Ivory Tower were cooking. I can say, that similarity to other games of this ilk is evident, however, that’s not a bad thing. What’s here feels fun, and importantly, it finds itself in a perfect spot on the calendar. “Car Culture” The Crew Motorfest is not reinventing the wheel here. As stated, Forza Horizon looms over the title, but that actually feels like an asset here. Set in Hawaii, on the archipelago of O’ahu, Ubisoft is angling this as a huge celebration of “car culture” (this game wields this phrase consistently). If you can think of a car type, the developers here seem hellbent on celebrating it. This is evident at the start of the game, which I got to play through. This opening acts as a taster of the smorgasbord of driving the developers are serving. There are different kinds of racing at the forefront of this game, and Motorfest is all about giving you a different flavor of competition with a set of diverse cars. The first ‘playlist’ pulls on the long history between Japan in Hawaii, with a whole neon makeover for the city, that has you driving in Japanese supercars, complete in their drifting Glory. The next is an offroading section, which allows you to fly, and tear up the Hawaiian landscape in jeeps, dirt bikes, pick-up trucks, and more. After that, you’re whisked away to a genuine racetrack. The Motorsport playlist is all about racing in a professional setting with 220 mph supercars. While it’s not quite F1, this should scratch that itch. You’re then thrown into the seat of a nostalgic trip of vintage cars. This is all about racing legends within the automobile cabinet, especially if you have a love of US cars from the 70s. Finally, they straight up throw you into a Lamborghini race, where everyone is in stylish Lambos. It’s very clear Ubisoft is proud of the license, and to be honest, that’s fine. Lamborghinis are just cool. It’s also teased that these playlists showcased at the start are just the “tip of the iceberg” when it comes to the variety. It’s hard to say how much Ubisoft is embellishing that, but it is clear, The Crew Motorfest will have a lot of flavors to choose from. If you’re someone who loves all kinds of cars, this should scratch the itch. This is my jam This intro, which is like being thrown around one of the most comprehensive showrooms of cars on earth, acts as a teaser for the broader playlists of the game. These are essentially mini-campaigns you get to choose, exploring each of those facets of car culture. I only had time to try one, but I chose to indulge in the Made in Japan playlist. As stated, this has you flying through the streets of O’ahu, which have been transformed into neon drag races. You find yourself hooking up with a crew of drivers from Japan who want to test out your driving skills to see if you can hang with them. It’s a simple, easy trapping to get you in and racing as soon as possible. It has some nice flavor and reminded me of Need For Speeds of old, in particular, Carbon. For me, that’s high praise. Now, obviously, the story of this playlist isn’t particularly deep. That said, though, the drivers you are with talk… a lot. They all chat over you as you drive and it does border on the point of being a little too much. I did find myself wanting to get in a flow state, drifting around corners, listening to the deep base of the soundtrack. However, I was pulled out every couple of seconds to hear them gabbing over the intercoms. However, it’s clear The Crew Motorfest’s dedication to “car culture” is running rampant through this dialogue. While some of it is menial, the characters talked about the car I was driving, why it was created, and the context of the time it was created in. This game wants you to know about cars – no, care about cars. That’s to this game’s credit. I have no doubt this team is passionate about cars, and that passion is onscreen to see. Photo Finish It’s worth noting, while playlists are cool and add great flavor, we didn’t get a look at the broader open world the Crew Motorfest has to offer, which does feel like a glaring omission. Take of that what you will. I’d have loved to have seen how vibrant this broader world is, what you can do in it, and see if that will be the main focus. However, right now, I have no sense of that. The Crew Motorfest is what you think it is. However, with Forza Horizon 5 having come out all the way back in 2021, and the more simulation-focused main franchise taking the wheel with Forza Motorsport later this year, The Crew Motorfest finds itself in a great spot. While it hasn’t quite established its own identity for me yet, the games it’s influenced by are nowhere to be seen this year. That’s a gap Ubisoft is gladly going to try and pull into. If it can nail this release, The Crew Motorfest could hit the fast lane, and push this franchise up a gear, going head-to-head with the titans of the genre. The Crew Motorfest is out on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on September 14.

The Crew Motorfest pre-order bonuses: All editions & prices UbisoftThe Crew Motorfest pre-order bonuses contain a number of exciting content for racing game fans. So, here are all the pre-order bonuses in both the standard, gold, and ultimate editions. The Crew Motorfest is shaping up to be the biggest game in the series. Not only does it feature a whopping 600+ vehicle roster, but it also aims to give players huge amounts of customization over their favorite vehicles. Combine this with the beautiful backdrop of Hawaii’s O’ahu island, and you have a recipe for an incredibly exciting racing game. However, players looking to delve into the game at launch will undoubtedly want to know what pre-order bonuses are on offer. So, without further ado, here are all the bonuses you can get for preordering the standard, gold, and ultimate editions of the game. Contents The Crew Motorfest Standard Edition pre-order bonuses & price – The Crew Motorfest Gold Edition pre-order bonuses & price – The Crew Motorfest Ultimate Edition pre-order bonuses & price – The Crew Motorfest Standard Edition pre-order bonuses & price The Crew Motorfest Standard Cross-Gen Bundle will cost $69.99/£69.99, while the PS4 and Xbox One versions will set you back $59.99/£59.99. Meanwhile, the PC version costs $69.99/£69.99. All The Crew Motorfest Standard Edition bonuses can be found below: Toyota GR Supra Liberty Walk Edition – Exclusive outfit – Exclusive car underglow and tires – The Crew Motorfest Gold Edition bonuses & price The Crew Motorfest Gold Edition will cost $99.99/£84.99 on all platforms and will include these bonuses: Base Game – Pre-order Bonus (Toyota GR Supra Liberty Walk Edition, exclusive outfit, and exclusive car underglow and tires) – 3 days of Early Access – Year 1 Pass – The Crew Motorfest Ultimate Edition pre-order bonuses & price The Ultimate Edition of The Crew Motorfest will set you back a whopping $119.99/£99.99, and as you’d expect from this price, it includes the most content. All the Ultimate Edition preorder bonuses can be found below: Base Game – Pre-order Bonus (Toyota GR Supra Liberty Walk Edition, exclusive outfit, and exclusive car underglow and tires) – 3 days of Early Access – Year 1 Pass. – Ultimate Pack (which includes Honda Civic Type R Fitted Edition, two Avatar outfit pack, four customization vanities, and Porsche 718 Spyder Fitted Edition) – It’s important to note, that those who are subscribed to Ubisoft’s subscription service, Ubisoft+, will get access to The Crew Motorfest Ultimate Edition, while also being able to enjoy other Ubisoft games. So, there you have it, those are all The Crew Motorfest pre-order bonuses you can get. Make sure you check out our The Crew Motorfest page for all the latest news and guides.

The Crew Motorfest pre-order bonus & edition differences UbisoftUbisoft’s elite-level racing franchise is back with The Crew Motorfest. High-speed competition is guaranteed, and to help you decide which version is best for you, we’ve whipped up a special guide showcasing the game’s different editions. After the sales and success of the first entries, The Crew Motorfest is the next step for Ubisoft’s marquee racing series. The sun-kissed shores of O’ahu will play home to intense racing action. To make the game even more attractive and appealing, Ubisoft is offering different editions and bonuses. As with many modern-day games, the differences will depend on the player’s steadfast commitment to the game or simply their loyalty. Whichever bracket you fall in, our The Crew Motorfest editions guide should help you to make an informed decision. Contents The Crew Motorfest pre-order bonuses – The Crew Motorfest Standard Edition – The Crew Motorfest Gold Edition – The Crew Motorfest Ultimate Edition – The Crew Motorfest pre-order bonuses If you’re extra keen about securing your copy of The Crew Motorfest, then you might be able to benefit from pre-order bonuses. Special benefits exclusively for consumers that jump on the purchase train early. Here’s everything you’ll get for pre-ordering the racing title: Toyota GR Supra 2021 LBWK Edition – LBWK Outfit – Exclusive Underglow & Tires – The Crew Motorfest Standard Edition The Standard Edition does what it says on the tin really. It’s the most bog-standard version of the game designed for the casual user who simply wants the default content and nothing more. Just to reiterate, here’s what you get with the Standard Edition: Base copy of The Crew Motorfest – The Crew Motorfest Gold Edition If you fancy dipping your toes into some oil a bit more with The Crew Motorfest, then you might wanna give the Gold Edition a test drive. It features more cars and also rewards you with early access and guaranteed DLC goodies. Check out the Gold Edition’s inventory: Base copy of The Crew Motorfest – 3 Days Early Access – Year 1 Pass DLC featuring 25 cars & three at launch: Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody 2023 – Chevrolet Chevelle SS 1970 – M4 Competition Coupe 2021 – – The Crew Motorfest Ultimate Edition If you’re looking around the dealership for the hottest set of wheels, then the Ultimate Edition is here. The top dog and the one with the most extra content for The Crew Motorfest fans. Our list shows you everything under the Ultimate Edition hood: Base copy of The Crew Motorfest – 3 Days Early Access – Year 1 Pass DLC featuring 25 cars & three at launch: Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody 2023 – Chevrolet Chevelle SS 1970 – M4 Competition Coupe 2021 – – Fitted Ultimate pack Honda Civic Type R 2021 FITTED Edition – Porsche 718 Spyder 2021 FITTED Edition – – Fitted Outfits – Exclusive Underglows and Rims – As you can see, there are a lot of choices to consider. If you just want the game, or a long-term investment as you intend to rack up some miles, there are plenty of options available. If you fancy reading more about The Crew Motorfest, here are some guides while you’re waiting for the full release: Is The Crew Motorfest coming to Xbox Game Pass? | Will The Crew Motorfest be on Nintendo Switch? | The Crew Motorfest closed beta PC requirements: Recommended & minimum specs | How to sign up for The Crew Motorfest closed beta

The Crew Motorfest PC requirements: Recommended & minimum specs UbisoftThe Crew Motorfest early access is finally here and so is our rundown of the PC requirements of the title, starting from the minimum to the recommended system requirements you need to run the game. Ubisoft is here with the next installment of their racing franchise, The Crew Motorfest. After a successful closed beta period earlier this year, the game is finally available in early access. It features a beautiful location inspired by the Hawaiian island of O’ahu along with stunning visuals. However, to play the game at the best settings possible, your machine needs to make sure to be running the appropriate hardware. With that said, here’s a rundown of The Crew Motorfest PC requirements, including minimum and recommended specs for 1440p and 4K. Contents The Crew Motorfest minimum requirements Here are the minimum requirements of The Crew Motorfest, enough to run the title at 720p30FPS at a Low Preset : OS: Windows 10 (64bit) – Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 1600／Intel Core i7-4790 – Memory: 8 GB RAM – Video Memory: 4 GB – Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 460 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 – Storage: 35 GB available space – The Crew Motorfest recommended requirements These are the recommended requirements to run The Crew Motorfest at 1080p60FPS at a High Preset : OS: Windows 10 (64bit) – Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 3600／Intel Core i5-10600K – Memory: 16 GB RAM – Video Memory: 8 GB – Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT / NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 – Storage: 35 GB available space – The Crew Motorfest recommended requirements (1440p) To run the game at 2K60 FPS and Ultra Preset, these are the requirements your PC needs: OS: Windows 10 (64bit) – Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X／Intel Core i7-9700K – Memory: 16 GB RAM – Video Memory: 12 GB – Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT / NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080Ti – Storage: 35 GB available space – The Crew Motorfest recommended requirements (4K) Lastly, to run The Crew Motorfest at 4K60FPS High Preset, these are the recommended specs: OS: Windows 10 (64bit) – Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 7900X／Intel Core i9-12900K – Memory: 32 GB RAM – Video Memory: 16 GB – Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT / NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 – Storage: 35 GB available space – Although you can play The Crew Motorfest on older hardware, you won’t be getting the optimal performance out of it. You may have to tweak the graphics and resolution to play the game smoothly. So, there you have it — those are the system requirements of The Crew Motorfest. For more about the game, be sure to check our other content and guides below: Can you play The Crew Motorfest offline? | Will The Crew Motorfest be on Steam Deck? | All The Crew Motorfest Achievements & Trophies | The Crew Motorfest DLC guide | All cars in The Crew Motorfest: Every vehicle confirmed | Does The Crew Motorfest have crossplay? | Will The Crew Motorfest be on Nintendo Switch? | Is The Crew Motorfest coming to Xbox Game Pass?

Will The Crew Motorfest be on Nintendo Switch? UbisoftUbisoft’s upcoming racing game, The Crew Motorfest has almost arrived but is the game coming to Nintendo Switch? Here’s everything you need to know about whether or not the racing title will be on the portable console. The Crew Motorfest is just around the corner and there’s a lot of content for racing fans to enjoy in the upcoming game. The latest entry in Ubisoft’s franchise is set to be the biggest yet, with a roster of over 600 vehicles to choose from, an exciting open world, and plenty of customization options. The game’s setting is unique as well with the racing action taking place on Hawaii’s O’ahu island so players can look forward to some stunning scenery as they speed around the tracks. If you’re eager to delve into The Crew Motorfest at launch you may be wondering if it will be available on the Nintendo Switch, so we’ve got you covered with the answer. Will The Crew Motorfest be coming to Nintendo Switch? No, The Crew Motorfest won’t be coming to Nintendo Switch at launch. Currently, the game is set to release on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and PC. Previous The Crew games also haven’t been available on Nintendo Switch either so it’s perhaps unsurprising that this is also the case with The Crew Motorfest. While this may be disappointing to players who primarily use Nintendo’s hybrid console for gaming, there’s always a chance the game could come to the console in the future, especially as Ubisoft have had a handful of their games ported to the Switch in recent years – including titles from the Assassin’s Creed and Just Dance franchises. We’ll be sure to update this page if Ubisoft shares any official news about The Crew Motorfest coming to Nintendo Switch in the future. In the meantime, why not check out more of our guides for the game below: Is The Crew Motorfest coming to Xbox Game Pass? | The Crew Motorfest closed beta PC requirements: Recommended & minimum specs | How to sign up for The Crew Motorfest closed beta

The Crew Motorfest DLC guide UbisoftOutside of its vast array of content, we know that The Crew Motorfest DLC is in the works. Set to bolster the game’s already stellar showroom of vehicles, we’ve got the latest on extra, paid content coming to the racing title. The Crew Motorfest is the third outing in the now-established racing franchise. Ubisoft has injected Motorfest with sunshine and sizzling temperatures courtesy of its Hawaiian setting, as well as a gargantuan garage of toys for users to play with. There are over 600 vehicles to pick from, but that doesn’t seem to be enough apparently. The already announced Motorfest DLC suggests that this number is set to grow. Ubisoft’s plans would also imply that Motorfest is going to be a long-term project too. With all that being said, let’s get behind the wheel and give you a tour of the game’s DLC plans. The Crew Motorfest: Year 1 Pass details We already know that Ubisoft is gearing up The Crew Motorfest DLC in the form of the Year 1 Pass. A traditional downloadable content model will allow players to pay a one-off fee to gain access to the year’s worth of content for the game. To get you up to high speed, here’s everything included in the Year 1 Pass: Year 1 Pass DLC featuring 25 cars & three at launch: Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody 2023 – Launch – Chevrolet Chevelle SS 1970 – Launch – M4 Competition Coupe 2021 – Launch – Nissan 240 SX (S14) – October 4 – Nissan Z – October 4 – Ferrari 308 GTS – November 8 – Ferrari SF90 Stradale – November 8 – – So, after the first three cars are added at launch, users will, presumably, then, periodically get two new vehicles per month. Do we know anything about The Crew Motorfest Year 2 Pass? At this moment in time, Ubisoft has not discussed a Year 2 Pass for the game. Based on historical data and indicating that this is the first pass, it would be safe to assume that a Year 2 Pass is more than likely on the way. Keep yourself informed of our top The Crew Motorfest guides between now and the game’s full release: Is The Crew Motorfest coming to Xbox Game Pass? | Will The Crew Motorfest be on Nintendo Switch? | The Crew Motorfest closed beta PC requirements: Recommended & minimum specs | How to sign up for The Crew Motorfest closed beta | The Crew Motorfest pre-order bonus & edition differences

The Crew Motorfest closed beta: How to sign up, start date, more UbisoftThe Crew Motorfest is the next installment of Ubisoft’s racing franchise and a closed beta is scheduled for players to sign up. Here’s how you can register for the closed beta test along with the start and end dates. Prior to the release of The Crew 2 sequel later this year, Ubisoft has scheduled a closed beta period for players to test out the game. The newest iteration in The Crew franchise will bring a whole new open-world experience in a location inspired by the Hawaiian island of O’ahu. Just like the previous titles, you’ll have enough festivals and celebrations to look forward to. Expect the driving experience to be as immersive if not more. With that said, here’s a rundown of the closed beta details, including the start and end dates. Alternatively, if you’re looking for The Crew Motorfest closed beta PC requirements, you can find that in our guide. Contents The Crew Motorfest closed beta: Start and end dates Ubisoft has confirmed The Crew Motorfest closed beta test starts on July 21 and ends on July 23, 2023. The Crew Motorfest closed beta platforms The Crew Motorfest closed beta will be available on most current-gen platforms including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC via Ubisoft Connect. Upon release, the game will launch on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S too. How to register for The Crew Motorfest closed beta? To register for The Crew Motorfest closed beta, follow the steps we’ve listed below: Head over to Ubisoft’s official closed beta website. – Scroll down a little until you come across the yellow “Register” button. – Select the platform on which you want to play the game on and hit the same “Register” button. – Log in with your Ubisoft details. If you don’t have an account already, you’ll need to create a new one. – That’s it! Now, Ubisoft will show a message confirming your registration. If you do get selected, they’ll notify you via email, confirming your selection for the closed beta. However, if you had already registered for the Insider Program before, you won’t be needing to register this time around. So, there you have it — that’s a rundown of everything about the closed beta for The Crew 2 sequel. You may check our hub for the latest news and updates on video games. If you want to know more about racing games, you may check some of our other content below: F1 23 review | MotoGP 23 review | F1 Manager 2023: Release date, platforms & more | F1 23 driver ratings | F1 23: Release date, new tracks, platforms, modes & more

All The Crew Motorfest Achievements & Trophies leaked UbisoftUbisoft’s The Crew Motorfest Trophies & Achievements appear to have leaked, so, if you want an early look at the complete list, then we’ll take you over the finish line. Are you ready to take your wheels, and wings, for a spin in the sun? The Crew Motorfest is coming in hot with a new location, new vehicles, and new ways to enjoy Ubisoft’s driving experience. We are now three games in and it feels like the team is really starting to gel and offer up competition worthy of the market’s biggest racing title – Gran Turismo and Forza. To whet the appetite and get those engines revved, it appears as if The Crew Motorfest Achievements and Trophies list has leaked. How many Trophies & Achievements are in The Crew Motorfest? It’s going to be a marathon, not a sprint as The Crew Motorfest has a whopping 51 PlayStation Trophies and 50 Xbox Achievements to earn in total. This is a fairly hefty list no doubt. But if you’re wondering why PS has one extra Trophy, that’s because this is the Platinum Trophy awarded to any player who ticks off all 50 Trophies, whereas Xbox players are just acknowledged with 1,000 Gamerscore in most cases. The Crew Motorfest: All Trophies & Achievements Let’s dispense with the talking and kick this guide into top gear. Check out The Crew Motorfest’s Achievements and Trophies list: The Big League: Complete 15 Motorfest Events – Main Stage Headliner: Complete all three timelines on the Motorfest Main Stage – Aloha e na hoa!: Complete your Motorfest welcome for the first time – Setting the Stage: Complete a Playlist for the first time – Can’t dodge this challenger: Complete 30 Challenges – Cars, bikes, rides, and good vibes: Complete 6 Playlists – Take the Wheel: Win 5 custom events – Festival Fanfare: Reach Level 15 – Passion Project: Spend 1 Million Bucks – Gearhead vs Collector: Own 30 Vehicles – That Pono feeling: Spend 24 Hours in The Crew Motorfest – Built Different: Own a vehicle in 10 different vehicle categories – Fan Favorite: Reach maximum level on one vehicle – Walk of Fame: Become a Motorfest Legend for the first time – A e s t h e t i c: Complete 20 Photo Ops – MotorFeats Madness: Perform 31 Different Motorfest Feats – Blink and you’ll miss it: Use the fast travel feature for the first time – Madcap: Chain a 15 actions combo with Dynamic Freestyle – Luck is part of talent: Find and open a Treasure – Parade lap: Drive 40 Kilometers (25 miles) anywhere in Hawaii – Oahu Sights: Take 3 photos in the same session – Pele Shout-out: Reach the summit of the volcano with a ground vehicle. – English bunt: Fly under 5 differents bridges in the same session – Local Luxuries: Stay still for 1 minute on the beach in front of the Royal Hawaiian Hotel – Ensnare the Sun: Fly as high as possible. – French Toast: Perform a donut move in the Ubisoft logo – Pack Mentality: Join, or form a Crew – The Crew too!: Complete a custom event with a Crew of players – Custo-Mine: Fully customize one vehicle (Visual parts and Livery) – Look at us go: Drive or Fly 5 Km in formation with a Crew member, in the same session – Grand Ambitions: Participate in a Grand Race event – The Ascent: Participate in a Summit Contest event – I’ve got a crash on you: Participate in a Demolition Royale event – That’ll Buff Right Out: Destroy 3 vehicles in Demolition Royale – Rear view mirror smile: Overtake 12 players in the Grand Race – Steal the show: Submit 1 vehicle to the Custom show – Everyone is a critic: Vote for 5 cars in the Custom show – Not so lonely at the top: Complete all activities of a Summit Contest – Leagues Above: Complete 5 events in Main Stage Mode – Doghouse Days: Transform into a monster truck twice in a single game of demolition royale – Dai-go-go-go!: Win by completing the event without hitting a wall, or track limits, driving in Ebisu Style – Smooth sea ≠ skilled sailor: Complete a Speedtrap instance with a boat – Sweet tooth: Fly through the “Rule the Streets” inflatable donut with a plane – Shaken, not stirred: Equip your avatar with the casual tuxedo and drive an Aston martin car – Kāne Limits: Try to leave Hawaii (boat or plane) by reaching the limit of the map – …we don’t need roads: Reach 88 MPH (142 Km/h) with the Delorean DMC-12 and use the rewind feature – Oahu Mindfulness: Stay in a Car meet car for 10 seconds or more – Mistakes were made…: Use up the rewind feature fully 1 time – Unholy Pizza: Perform a donut move around the pineapple shop – Where’s down?: Chain two bike backflips while in the air and use fast fav with a plane, before reaching the ground. – Instead of hitting the road, why not stick around and check out even more of our handy The Crew Motorfest guides: Is The Crew Motorfest coming to Xbox Game Pass? | Will The Crew Motorfest be on Nintendo Switch? | The Crew Motorfest closed beta PC requirements: Recommended & minimum specs | How to sign up for The Crew Motorfest closed beta | The Crew Motorfest pre-order bonus & edition differences | The Crew Motorfest DLC guide | How to get The Crew Motorfest free trial | All cars in The Crew Motorfest: Every vehicle confirmed

How to get The Crew Motorfest free trial UbisoftGamers have the chance to play The Crew Motorfest with a free trial lasting 5 hours as Ubisoft’s hot new racing game is revving its engine and is ready to ride. If you want to take it out for a spin beforehand, our guide will fill you in. The Crew Motorfest has firmly cemented the series in the racing genre, as the third entry in the franchise is taking everything that made the first two games so successful and expanding on them like never before. Planes, boats, monster trucks, and more, are available for racers as they trek across Hawaii. If you’re on the fence about the game though or want to take a quick test drive before purchasing, then you might want to take advantage of the mouthwatering 5-hour free trial opportunity. Contents How to get 5-hour free trial – Which platforms will the free trial be on? – Does free trial progress carry over? – How to get 5-hour free trial in The Crew Motorfest To get access to The Crew Motorfest free trial, potential players need to download the free trial via their platform of choice between September 14-17, 2023. The game’s Launch Gameplay Trailer at Gamescom 2023 specified that players could enjoy the first 5 hours for free between these dates. If you leave it too late, then you may miss out on this opportunity. Which platforms is The Crew Motorfest free trial on? The 5-hour free trial is available to players on the following platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, the Epic Game Store, Luna, and Ubisoft Connect. Does The Crew Motorfest free trial progress carry over? Yes, Ubisoft has confirmed that any progress made during the trial will carry over. Meaning, that if you complete 10% of the game during your free trial and it expires, simply buy the full game, and you’ll be able to carry on from where you left off. No doubt, this is a bold move by Ubisoft to try and attract new players. If you are interested in the game and want to learn more, we do have even more guides for you to check out: Can you play The Crew Motorfest offline? | Will The Crew Motorfest be on Steam Deck? | All The Crew Motorfest Achievements & Trophies | The Crew Motorfest DLC guide | All cars in The Crew Motorfest: Every vehicle confirmed | The Crew Motorfest PC requirements | Will The Crew Motorfest be on Nintendo Switch? | Is The Crew Motorfest coming to Xbox Game Pass?

The Callisto Protocol voice cast: All characters and voice actors Striking Distance StudiosThe Callisto Protocol cast list is full of recognizable names, so here is a full breakdown of every actor comprising the voice cast and the role they play. More and more experienced TV and film actors are lending their voices and likenesses to games these days, and The Callisto Protocol is no exception. This helps the gaming medium establish itself as a true creative art, just like cinema and the small screen. It also helps household names gain recognition and land more roles suited to their skill set, such as horror or sci-fi. The Callisto Protocol is a sci-fi horror game that emphasizes creepy storytelling alongside violent cinematic action. Below, we’ll provide a breakdown of the full cast of characters in The Callisto Protocol. We’ll also point out where you might have seen them before. The Callisto Protocol cast The following actors portray the roles listed below in The Callisto Protocol: Jacob Lee – Josh Duhamel – Dani Nakamura – Karen Fukuhara – Ellas Porter – Zeke Alton – Warden Duncan Cole – James C. Mathis III – Captain Leon Ferris – Sam Witwer – Dr. Caitlyn Mahler – Louise Barnes – Max Barrow – Jeff Schine – Where you’ve seen the Callisto Protocol cast before Josh Duhamel Duhamel voices William Pierson in Call Of Duty: WWII. However, Duhamel is most well-known for his role as William Lennox in the Transformers film franchise. Karen Fukuhara Karen Fukuhara is most well-known for her celebrated role as the vigilante Kimiko in Amazon Prime’s The Boys. The character is also referred to as ‘The Female of the Species,’ a reference to a Space song about her being ‘more deadly than the male.’ Fukuhara also portrayed Katana in the first Suicide Squad film. Zeke Alton Alton has appeared in various video games including, Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart, Call Of Duty: Vanguard, and World Of Warcraft: Battle For Azeroth. James C. Mathis III Mathis lends his voice as Tchalla the Black Panther in several different Marvel TV shows. He also voiced Hildisvini in God Of War: Ragnarok and Sigint, the young DARPA Chief from Metal Gear Solid 3. Sam Witwer Witwer is no stranger to survival horror, voicing the protagonist Deacon St. John in the open-world zombie game, Days Gone. Louise Barnes Barnes portrayed Miranda in the Starz Treasure Island prequel Black Sails. Jeff Schine Jeff Schine is a veteran video game voice actor. His most famous role is playing Chris Redfield in the Resident Evil series. So that’s the full main Callisto Protocol cast. For more guides and information on this new sci-fi adventure, check out some more content below: The Callisto Protocol review | The Callisto Protocol ending explained | How long is The Callisto Protocol? | The Callisto Protocol Interview | The Callisto Protocol: everything we know |

The Callisto Protocol update finally lets players skip gruesome deaths Striking Distance StudiosThe Callisto Protocol has released a patch containing combat fixes, way-of-life improvements, stability aids, and the ability to skip those rather gruesome and often relatively lengthy character deaths. When The Callisto Protocol came out at the beginning of December 2022, it was a hit among console players, with our review giving it five stars and rating it an “all-time horror masterpiece.” However, PC players quickly found the title to be practically incapable of running without stuttering heavily. While that issue was quickly fixed, there are still multiple patches coming out to make the game a better experience for all. One such patch focused on doing just that. Along with a few vital combat improvements, namely giving Jacob the ability to heal faster, and some general quality of life changes, developer Striking Distance Studios added in the ability to skip those many gruesome deaths dotted through the game’s story. The Callisto Protocol Dec 15 patch lets players skip gruesome deaths Horror games like The Calisto Protocol focus on tension, great acting, a gripping storyline, and gory details. Whether it’s the characters or the creatures that are being killed, the deaths are broadcast to the player in as much gory detail as the developers could muster. While this certainly added to the experience, some players, especially those wanting to play the game all over again, were looking to get through the often rather lengthy deaths without having to see the gruesome details all over again. Luckily, in the December 15 patch, developer Striking Distance Studios has implemented the ability to skip said scenes and let the player go about their business in the hellscape they find themselves in. This is added among “combat improvements, performance and stability fixes, localization optimizations, and general quality of life changes” which are now available for all platforms. While skipping one of those gory death scenes, take a look at some of our other The Callisto Protocol guides and upcoming DLCs: The Callisto Protocol DLC | Voice cast | The Callisto Protocol ending explained | How long is The Callisto Protocol

The Callisto Protocol review: An all-time horror masterpiece The Callisto Protocol is the spiritual successor to the Dead Space series and one-ups it in almost every way with a perfect recipe of fear, fun, and a constantly fragile atmosphere. When Striking Distance Studios, led by Dead Space co-creator Glen Schofield, set out to make their debut title, their vision strayed from a PUBG tie-in to an eventual, fully-fledged, third-person survival-horror experience – The Callisto Protocol. Helmed by creators with a passion for the horror genre, The Callisto Protocol is built from a solid foundation of knowledge and expertise, and it shows in the game’s final product. From tantalizing tension and intense set-piece fights to mindblowing sound and visual design that will leave you with nightmares, The Callisto Protocol is a fascinating exploration into a truly horrible and twisted universe. The Callisto Protocol: Key details Developer: Striking Distance Studios – Price: $59.99 USD / £49.99 GBP / $89.95 AUD – Release date: December 2, 2022 – Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC – The Callisto Protocol Trailer Claustrophobic Chaos on Callisto You’re Jacob Lee, a contracted transporter that specializes in the transferral of precious cargo, and it becomes immediately apparent early on that the inventory you’re shipping from Europa to Callisto, one of the moons of Jupiter, is a bit sus, to say the least. Intervening forces eventually apprehend you and you wind up in Black Iron Prison, and therein lies the beginning of your traumatic journey. From start to finish, Call of Duty: WW2’s Josh Duhamel and The Boys’ Karen Fukuhara put in stellar performances, along with the rest of the cast, and only add to the ever-growing mystery surrounding Callisto and the events that have led to a mass outbreak of a new infection. One of the biggest criticisms aimed at Dead Space was that it was hard to be sympathetic and engage with a nameless, voiceless protagonist. Whereas Jacob is the complete opposite and is chock full of facial expressions and reactionary movements to the sordid sights and sudden sounds of his environment. The narrative builds to an exciting and shocking climax and it’s clear that proper attention was carefully woven into The Callisto Protocol to keep you hooked until the end. Gratutitous gore and hellish horror When I interviewed Steve Papoutsis, Chief Development Officer for Striking Distance Studios, a while back, he promised me: “An experience that players would really enjoy and be scared while playing.” Boy, he really undersold this notion. The second you’re let off your leash in The Callisto Protocol you’re subjected to what becomes the game’s trademark over the course of the next 12-14 hours – a feeling of helplessness. The atmosphere has a constant air of uneasiness and trepidation as the game attacks all of your senses from every direction and you never know what’s going to jump out at you next. The Callisto Protocol regularly throws curveballs and teases something horrific without anything emerging from the shadows, but the pinches and squeals of high-pitched violins make you think otherwise. Unlike its predecessors, The Callisto Protocol has fewer weapons, but it places a greater emphasis on utilizing the game’s deeper melee combat. A Stun Baton will become a violent bludgeoning tool that rewards you for paying attention to the blocking, dodging, and combo mechanics by conserving your ammo – which becomes more scarce the further you progress. While the game may not boast an iconic weapon like the Plasma Cutter, its excellent 3D Printer upgrade system offers plenty of ways to customize your weapons, and gear, and ultimately allow you to manipulate your gameplay playstyle. With different Pistols, Shotguns, and an Assault Rifle to use, players are also greeted with the GRP – a familiar gravity-defying launch mechanic that lets you hoist up eligible enemies and either use them as a non-human shield, toss them into an insta-kill hazard, or play Pong with them against the walls. The tools at your disposal allow you to paint disgusting viscera murals in Black Iron and the game’s countless other locations. From flinging enemies into giant exposed fans to unloading sledgehammer-like Riot Gun shots into the limbs of vile creatures, there are different ways to approach combat scenarios with specific attacks eliciting a different reaction from enemies. Whichever methods you prefer, expect a copious amount of blood and guts to saturate poor Jacob. I maybe would’ve liked one or two more enemy types, and definitely more bosses as The Callisto Protocol only really has a couple that are repeated. Nevertheless, between blind creatures that demand stealth to nasty specimens spewing acid at you, there’s always something new to account for. Also, it’s ok to die too. Not only does the game pose a testing challenge, but you’ll be treated to a litany of truly disturbing death sequences ranging from Jacob’s eyes being gouged out to his face being pummeled into a squashed grape. You’re never safe in The Callisto Protocol The Callisto Protocol’s presentation and sound design are exquisite thanks to the unnerving cocktail of chilling tones and unsettling noises making you feel like an orchestra is composing your own personal symphony of destruction…and anxiety. They encapsulate the horror vibe immaculately and the jumpscares never let up either. What’s cool is they never get boring and will constantly take you off-guard – even if you’re expecting something. You can see vents and holes in the walls knowing full well something unpleasant is lurking beneath, but you become too busy focusing on every other aspect of the environment to even notice a giant beast hurtling towards you at a rate of knots. The game’s locations vary from dank hallways to the snow-covered, stormy winds of Callisto itself, and the visuals are splendid. The lighting is great with dim lights and fire-covered debris bouncing off the foul, rancid corridors, and particle effects allowing smoke to coarse through the levels. It becomes a serious challenge of oneupmanship by the end to see which area can be dripping more extraterrestrial fluid and house the most grotesque sights to make you retreat to the underwear drawer. The nauseating squelches and howls from enemies make a welcome change from the inordinate, and a bit frustrating, amount of time Jacob spends in crawl spaces and vents, but this is to be expected in major AAA games now to avoid loading screens. In my experience, I encountered next-to-no technical issues, outside of the odd framerate drop. The Verdict – 5/5 A wonderfully exhausting exercise in futility is probably the best way of describing The Callisto Protocol as no matter the strength of my own resolve, I was constantly on edge and reveling in those fleeting moments where the game allowed me to breathe following yet another life-threatening fight. The constant fear and dread incited by the phenomenal visual and sound design are only complemented by the compelling story. The Callisto Protocol is, hopefully, the start of an exciting new franchise, and is another sign that survival horror is anything but dead. Reviewed on PlayStation 5

The Callisto Protocol Interview – “There’s certainly moments that we’re hoping to get players to squirm” Striking Distance StudiosDexerto sat down with Steve Papoutsis, Chief Development Officer at Striking Distance Studios, to discuss The Callisto Protocol. The survival-horror stratosphere took on a completely different shape when the original Dead Space launched as it completely reinvented the genre with its minimalist HUD and terrifying space setting. Now, 14 years later, a lot of the team that worked on the original game, are hard at work as Striking Distance Studios as they embark on their newest venture — The Callisto Protocol. Using a mixture of previous, successful elements and introducing a whole new level of depth and terror, the devs are once again breaking ground in the genre. To celebrate the game’s recent appearance during the June 2022 Sony State of Play show, we were able to speak to Steve Papoutsis, the team’s Chief Development Officer. The Callisto Project is a breath of fresh, putrid air It’s hard to avoid comparisons with Dead Space, and that’s something the team at Striking Distance is aware of. “I think when we set out to make this game we came together with a passion to make a science-fiction horror game and the excitement of creating something all-new and different that allowed us to let our creativity go and play around with different ideas,” said Papoutsis. “So what we’re hoping is that the combination of new and old people coming together, making a brand new studio, and then just the general passion of our team for horror and science fiction would culminate into an experience that players would really enjoy and be scared while playing”, Papoutsis adds. “So, that’s really where our mindset is and then, you know, getting a chance to build out new mechanics and a new take on the way to approach the game itself is just really exciting for us.” As shown in the latest look at gameplay, there are plenty of parallels to be drawn with previous hero Isaac Clarke, notably with the lack of HUD. “One of the things that we really wanted to explore and do was continue to have that notion of diegetic UI, you know, in-world UI, so that’s important to us from a design perspective, anything to kind of keep you immersed in the game experience is really important to keep that seat of your pants tension going. In terms of Easter eggs and things like that, I think we’ll let players discover that on their own.” The Callisto Protocol is built for the PS5 and Xbox Series S|X, and Papoutsis explains that means the team could aim significantly higher. “I think one thing’s for certain with the new generation of consoles, we have a lot more ability to do things on the graphical side that we weren’t able to do back in the day. So I think some of the detail and the characters and our lighting model and things like that are going to stand out and definitely be an evolution from previous games we’ve had the opportunity to build.” “The sound is also going to be enhanced as well as just the general feeling of being connected to the controller. That’s something we’re pretty excited about and just making that immersion be not only visual but also audible and tactile,” he explains. The Callisto Protocol is a new IP and the reception to it has already been fantastic with Papoutsis revealing that the team is “very thankful and happy with the way people responded to the trailer that went out,” and also revealed information on some of the game’s darker content to look forward to. “There are certainly moments that we’re hoping to get players to squirm, in general, our combat, now that we’re not only going to have the ability to have ranged combat, but also pretty engaging melee combat, you know the idea of just being able to like break an arm and dismembering with a melee weapon is definitely something that we feel, or we hope, is going to get players to squirm a bit and just get that much more into the experience.” Obviously, Papoutsis was keen to keep some of the game’s details secretive, such as some of the game’s deeper and more complex systems, but he was happy to share a scoop on upcoming weaponry and the game’s melee mechanics. “You’re definitely going to have the opportunity to upgrade the weapons that you do obtain throughout the experience and I think there should be a mix of things that hopefully players find and enjoy throughout the experience.” Papoutsis’ excitement is tangible, too, as he tells us “I’ve got my personal favorites and excited to see what players gravitate towards when they’re playing. But one of the things that I will say is even though we have a melee system, the idea is that it’s strategic and it’s also not a gimmie. So there’s not going to be this sense of just mashing the button to progress. A lot of games have had melee but that’s generally like a last resort type of thing.” “In our game, we wanted it to be a strategic choice as you engage the various enemies, so certain enemies may be more susceptible to it, while other enemies are going to be better dealt with by keeping them at range, it’s going to be a choice for the players to determine what they enjoy engaging with, but one of our goals is to make sure that the game itself is tense and that the player is trying to survive — so that’s one of our goals.” He elaborates that in classic survival-horror style there’ll be a “scarcity of resources” and a “variety of difficulties” to test the mettle of all levels of skill. Long live single-player gaming Originally intended as part of the PUBG universe, we asked Papoutsis if there was ever an idea to make The Callisto Protocol a “games as a service title”. “The goal was always to make a single-player, narrative-driven game and that’s kind of what brought us [Papoutsis and studio founder Glen Schofield] together. That was the passion for making this game and building the studio,” Papoutsis reveals. “I think it’s awesome for people to have options and different types of experiences. But for us, we were really excited about building this game and doing it as a team and getting back together with a lot of the people that we’ve had fun building games with.” That connection was severed, though, with The Callisto Protocol now standing aside from the battle royale franchise. “When we first sat down, we were thinking, “oh, it’d be interesting to tie this into the PUBG universe” and we went through designing and creating the story and the game and we realized, you know, this isn’t making as much sense as we thought,” Papoutsis explains. “We started to just kind of go in our own direction and dig into things that made the most sense for creating the best game possible.” “Krafton was very supportive of that. They don’t want to limit our ability to be creative, so we made a choice to kind of go in a different direction in terms of that connection. There’ll certainly be some little Easter Eggs, I think, in the game that might be a nod, but there is no direct correlation to the PUBG universe.” The success of The Callisto Protocol will have a huge say on if we ever get another entry, and Papoutsis offered his two cents on a potential sequel. “I think when we build any new game or try to build a new franchise the goal is to make the very best experience you can make, first and foremost. The success or the appreciation from players absolutely impacts things down the road.” “You know, really in order to make the best game possible you just have to be focused on making the best game possible and not worry about what comes next so to speak. It’s more about taking advantage of the opportunity that you’re given, trying to create an immersive experience that will resonate with players and hopefully get them to want to engage with future games. But you know, out of the gate, we’re just focused on trying to tell this story and create an experience that, yes, could have the potential to continue, but ultimately earns that opportunity through the enjoyment of our players.” The Callisto Protocol launches on December 2, 2022.

The Callisto Protocol ending explained: Plot summary & everything that happens Striking Distance StudiosJacob Lee’s ordeal in The Callisto Protocol spans many hours, chapters, and events. Here’s The Callisto Protocol ending explained. The Callisto Protocol is a tense, survival-horror experience fueled by some of the minds behind Dead Space. As a result, gamers can expect yet another terrifying franchise that could result in future entries to come. The events of The Callisto Protocol would have a huge bearing on any sequels and potential future content – which has been discussed by the devs. If you haven’t got around to playing the new horror title from the team at Striking Distance Studios, then we’re gonna give you a full dissection of the story, as well as an explainer of The Callisto Protocol’s ending. It goes without saying that this guide contains spoilers, so turn back now if you don’t want to know what happens in the game. What happens in The Callisto Protocol? Plot explained Jacob Lee and his friend Max are contracted employees who transport cargo and are tasked with moving items from Jupiter’s Europa moon to the nearby moon Callisto. They are intercepted by a group called the Outer Way and Jacob’s ship ends up crashing. As a result, Max is killed in the crash, and Jacob and Outer Way organization member Dani Nakamura are captured by Captain Ferris of Black Iron Prison and are both sent there. Whilst there, Jacob escapes due to an outbreak and befriends a fellow inmate called Elias. Using his knowledge of the facility, due to a long-term sentence, Elias guides Jacob throughout the facility as our plucky hero collects new gear, weapons, and has to contend with an unknown alien parasitic presence trying to kill everyone. After many obstacles in the way, Jacob and Elias are able to meet up, suit up, leave the facility, and attempt their escape via Callisto’s surface. However, an accident in the ensuing escape barely leaves Jacob with his own life, and he eventually finds Elias whose suit has broken and succumbs to the unmanageable conditions of Callisto. In the same moments, Dani finds Jacob and refuses to go with him, believing him to be untrustworthy, but says she’ll meet him in a nearby hangar. Once there, they find transport to head towards a ship that can get them off the moon, but they find Jacob’s crashed ship along the way. She discovers what the real cargo Jacob and Max were carrying and realizes that Jacob didn’t actually know what he and Max were peddling, cooling the animosity between them. Just as they’re about to escape, Black Iron’s Warden Cole appears and destroys the ship, and Jacob and Dani are separated. After circumnavigating the area and making his way through Midtown, the pair find each other and are eventually confronted by Captain Ferris – thought dead after being attacked by the creatures. He is now a bigger, stronger, more alien-looking version of his former self and fights Jacob. After holding him off, Jacob escapes, but Dani is attacked by a parasite and it infects her with the disease. The pair carry on and make their way to the main testing facility where they find Dr. Caitlyn Mahler, the woman who inserted the Black Iron chips into Jacob and Dani. She gives Dani a suppressant to suspend the spread but says that the only cure is by defeating Warden Cole’s ‘Alpha’ monster and securing the antidote from it. The Callisto Protocol ending explained Jacob finds Cole, and the Warden explains that The Callisto Protocol was an experiment to recreate the original Alpha that died as he wants to advance human evolutionary growth. He essentially conducted his own experiment using infected larvae in Black Iron Prison and Europa – which we learn resulted in the death of Dani’s sibling. Jacob fights Warden Cole’s new Alpha – Captain Ferris – and after a brief scuffle, Ferris realizes his true potential and morphs into a giant, hulking, monster. Cole challenges Jacob to face the new breed of Alpha and see which race is superior. Jacob is able to take Ferris down, extract the antidote, and cure Dani. In an act of retribution, Dani shoots at Cole, but it’s merely a hologram, and Cole sets the planet to self-destruct. Jacob and Dani find the escape pods, but there is only one left, and Jacob forces Dani into it claiming that he belongs there and can’t forgive himself for inadvertently bringing the virus to Callisto. Dani’s Escape pod takes off just as Jacob is swarmed by monsters, sacrificing himself in the process. She is left to ponder Jacob’s actions as she and Jacob’s thoughts had become intertwined through their chips, and they both know the full extent of each other’s past and connection to everything that’s transpired. Back on Callisto, Jacob has managed to defeat the monsters and Dr. Mahler’s hologram appears and says that there may be a way out, as she says this, Ferris’ face appears, and screams at Jacob – but now in his pre-Alpha form. The open-ended nature of the finale sets up nicely for the forthcoming content coming in The Callisto Protocol season pass, posing several questions: What happens to Dani? Do Jacob and Dr. Mahler survive? Where is Warden Cole, and what are his future plans? For even more ending explainers, check out some of our other content below: Pentiment ending explained | God of War Ragnarok true ending explained | Resident Evil Village: Shadows of Rose DLC ending explained | A Plague Tale Requiem: All endings explained | Modern Warfare 2 post-credits scene and Campaign ending explained | Gotham Knights ending explained | Scorn ending explained

The Callisto Protocol DLC: Updates, release windows & more Striking Distance StudiosThe Callisto Protocol might be the last big release of 2022, but the devs plan to support it with more content in 2023. Here’s everything we know. The Callisto Protocol was a mixed bag at launch, while the sci-fi survival horror is a dream come true for fans of Dead Space, Resident Evil, and other third-person horror titles, it wasn’t without its issues. The game runs poorly on PC and the devs needed to address the controversy of certain death animations being locked behind a paywall, requiring players to purchase the season pass to access. The game also launched without a New Game+ mode, meaning that players wanting to do a second run would need to unlock and upgrade their skills and gear again – at least until this is changed. Fortunately, the team at Striking Distance Studios is hard at work on updates and DLC for the game. Here’s everything that’s coming to the Callisto Protocol in the coming months. Contents New Game Plus & Hardcore mode The first major update to The Callisto Protocol is now live on PS4 and PS5, adding New Game Plus mode and various bug fixes. The new feature will let players start a new run with all of the guns, gear, and upgrades they’ve unlocked during their first run. A future update will also add a Hardcore difficulty setting for those who are feeling brave. This update will also be free to all owners of the game and won’t require the purchase of a season pass. In February 2023, the game also added more HDR calibration settings so players can adjust darkness levels to their preference via the Options menu. Not the most exciting change, but helpful New season pass content Those who do purchase the season pass will also gain access to new content such as the Outer Way Skin Collection. This will have no in-game benefit and will be purely cosmetic, like the other skins that came with the season pack at launch. The Contagion Bundle will release in March 2023 bringing with it a permadeath mode and 13 new death animations for Jacob – just in case you wanted to see him chopped up by space zombies in even more creative ways. This content will also contain more cosmetic options with the Watchtower Skin Collection. Spring 2023 will see the release of the Riot Bundle which will unlock new weapons, upgrades, and extra credits. This pack will also unlock a new area of Black Iron Prison where players will need to battle through waves of enemies to unlock the new gear. There isn’t a confirmed release date for either the Contagion or Riot Bundle as of yet. Story DLC The tale of Black Iron Prison isn’t over yet, as Summer 2023 will see story DLC hit The Callisto Protocol. So far, we have no idea what it will be. Could it continue Jacob’s story? Or will it focus on earlier events or other characters? The ending of the game could give us a hint about where the story could go next. It’s also entirely possible there ends up being multiple story DLCs for The Callisto Protocol. So, that’s everything we know about the Callisto Protocol content roadmap. For more guides and information on this new sci-fi adventure, check out some more content below: The Callisto Protocol review | The Callisto Protocol ending explained | How long is The Callisto Protocol? | The Callisto Protocol Interview | The Callisto Protocol: everything we know | The Callisto Protocol voice cast

The Borderlands 3 Trailer reveal was a beautiful disaster Gearbox SoftwareThe Borderlands 3 trailer reveal on Thursday, March 28 didn’t go exactly as developer Gearbox Software would have liked and was plagued by technical difficulties throughout. Borderlands 2 was released in 2012, so fans of the series have had to wait a solid seven years for an update on Borderlands 3. The first trailer for the latest instalment in the Borderlands franchise was officially revealed to fans at PAX East and the presentation did not get off to a good start. As the trailer began rolling, it resembled a powerpoint more than a video game trailer, and Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford begged PAX to help him out. “Please help me out you guys,” he asked on stage. “I love PAX but come on. We should have brought our own equipment, right?” Things, unfortunately, did not get better in the presentation from there. A second attempt was made by PAX staff to play the trailer and a second time they were shunned by the technology gods. Things seemed promising for half a second after the smooth fade to black, but fans were greeted with another slideshow-quality trailer, this time with an extra Windows menu underneath the video display. The crowd reacted with groans and jeers of “DLC” as PAX staff failed to get the trailer running for a second time. People were quick to mock the presentation, but as far as the game goes, most fans seem very excited to be getting another Borderlands game and not just DLC or a new port for Borderlands 2. Borderlands 3 brings back Lilith, Maya, Brick, Mordecai and Zer0, who were all featured in the trailer along with, of course, Claptrap. As far as where the game seems to take place somewhat on Pandora, but the trailer also features a large city and jungle areas, so it probably won’t be all desert. Despite the official trailer reveal being an absolute flop, the trailer posted to YouTube by Gearbox after the debacle at PAX actually looks pretty good, and like a fitting successor in the Borderlands series. That hasn’t stopped plenty of people around the internet from dunking on the scuffed presentation at PAX though. Streamer Felix ‘xQc’ Lengyel decided to check out the reveal for himself along with chat and he absolutely lost it when a viewer used the TTS donation to ask “Mr. Randy, may I please have another frame sir?” “Dude, the video file itself is corrupted,” xQc said as he tried to stop laughing. “Please, kill me dude.” Despite all the jokes, the disaster surrounding the trailer’s premier might mean more exposure and more people talking about Borderlands 3 than the game would have gotten if everything had gone off without a hitch.

The 18 best superhero games that you need to play Heroes faster than a speeding bullet and more powerful than a locomotive have been dominating Hollywood for more than a decade now, but how do the cape and cowl crowd fare when it comes to video games? What are the best superhero games ever made? Superheroes have been a mainstay of the videogame world since Superman first took to the skies on the Atari 2600 back in 1979, but we’ve come a long way from pixelated stick figures flying over grey blocks (although we’ve still not made a truly great solo Superman game yet). These days, superhero games offer complex stories and engaging gameplay across all sorts of genres. So, to celebrate the release of Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League, we’ve been through our collection and worked out what we think are the best superhero games ever made; from fantastic fighting games to riveting RPGs, we’ve tried to include a little bit of everything on our list. 18. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 (2023) While the prequel was already a hit, Insomniac took things a step further with the launch of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. It carried over all the basic gameplay elements from the first game and enhanced them with new features for both Peter Parker and Miles Morales. Marvel’s Spider-Man was challenging enough with the Sinister Six. However, the sequel took a grittier turn with Kraven the Hunter and Venom, the main antagonists of the story. Each of the Spider-Men portrayed their parts brilliantly, and it was brilliant to see their already strong bond get even stronger over the course of the game. 17. Justice League Heroes (2006) Justice League Heroes puts you in some of DC’s most famous superheroes as they try to take down the devious Brainiac. A fun, if somewhat simplistic, multiplayer action game, Justice League Heroes didn’t exactly impress critics on its release who couldn’t help but compare it to the admittedly superior Marvel Ultimate Alliance. With that in mind, though, its brilliant story, written by the one and only Dwayne McDuffie, makes this a game well worth picking up. 16. Marvel Ultimate Alliance (2006) Similar to the X-Men Legends games, Marvel Ultimate Alliance allows you to assemble your own team of Avengers (and plenty of other Marvel characters) in the hopes of stopping Doctor Doom from taking over the world. While it doesn’t exactly reinvent the wheel in terms of its gameplay — if you’ve played the Legends games, you’ll know exactly what to expect — it’s great fun to play as your favorite Marvel character and punch baddies. But how do we know your favorite superhero is in the game? Well, that’s because Marvel Ultimate Alliance boasts one of the most impressive character rosters in the history of superhero games. Seriously, they’ve got everyone from Black Panther to Wolverine. 15. Punisher (2005) An adult and unflinching adaptation of the Punisher movie, this game is a grisly and gory treat for those who like their superheroes with a bit of edge. Everything about the Punisher is over the top and drenched in blood, from the quick kills to the violent executions you can pull off. Arguably, though, what makes this game stand out are the brutal interrogation scenes where you torture criminals for information. While the graphics are slightly dated by today’s standards, these scenes are genuinely still stomach-churning so if you do play, maybe bring a sick bag. 14. Gotham Knights (2022) After the death of Batman, the responsibility to keep Gotham safe falls on the shoulders of the Dark Knight’s sidekicks. Gotham Knights takes a different route from the rest of the Arkham games, bringing in co-op so multiple players can face the different challenges together. There are four playable characters, Nightwing, Robin, Red Hood, and Batgir, and each of them has their own unique set of abilities, which mixes us the gameplay in new and interesting ways. Basically, if you are a fan of the extended Bat Family, this is a must-play game. 13. Batman: Arkham Knight (2015) Batman: Arkham Knight is the direct sequel to Arkham City and refines the gameplay experience of that already excellent game. The main objective is to take down the mysterious Arkham Knight, and nothing comes close to the game’s action sequences and thrill set in the Dark Knight’s abode. Arkham Knight is the only game in the Batman: Arkham trilogy where you can ride the Batmobile. Although it’s not as smooth as how fans expected it to be, riding the vehicle alone makes it worth playing. 12. Marvel Snap (2022) Unlike other games from this list, Marvel Snap relies on having the right cards at your disposal to defeat your opponents. Some of the best things about this game are that it’s completely free to play, is supported on multiple platforms, including mobile, and boasts a huge collection of superheroes from the entire Marvel comic universe. You can make strategies however you feel like from the card collection, and from over 300 cards to choose from, the possibilities are endless. Although it’s different from other titles on this list, it’s seriously good fun. Be warned though, it’s a little bit addictivce. 11. Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales (2020) Peter Parker might be the OG Spider-Man, but Miles Morales makes for a more interesting masked vigilante, thanks to his special abilities and powers. The game begins with Peter Parker going on a vacation in this game, and it’s all up to Miles to save the city from the enemies. Along the way, he’ll unlock new powers, including invisibility and electrical blasts. While these new powers help separate Miles’s spin-off from the first game, what makes this such a brilliant entry in Insmoniac’s Spidey catalog is its moving story and well-developed characters. Plus, it’s nice to swing around New York at Christmas. We just wish it was a bit longer. 10. X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse (2005_ A love letter to Marvel’s X-Men comics, Rise of Apocalypse is a brilliant action RPG that allows you to assemble your own team of heroes and villains. While the gameplay isn’t revolutionary – you just run around beating up bad guys and solving simple puzzles – there’s a lot of fun to be had mixing teams of good and evil mutants and combining their powers. Ever wondered what would happen if Toad and Storm combined their unique gifts? Well, Rise of Apocalypse lets you find out. The RPG elements and character customization options also lend some depth to the gameplay. Although what really brought Rise of Apocalypse to life was its co-op. Its simple gameplay and familiar characters made it a fantastically easy game to pick up and play without giving the new player a PowerPoint presentation. Our only gripe? It set up a sequel, with the underrated X-Men villain Mister Sinister as the main bad guy, which never materialized. 9. The Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction (2005) Ultimate Destruction does exactly what a good Hulk game should. It lets you smash whatever you want. OK, that’s a little bit simplistic, but the sheer carnage you can cause as the not-so-jolly green giant tears through an unnamed city is a large part of what makes this excellent action-adventure game so satisfying to play. It’s not all wanton destruction either; there are some awe-inspiring boss battles, most notably the suitably epic battle against Thunderbolt Ross’s Hulkbusters and the surreal trip into Hulk’s own psyche where you take on the Devil Hulk. Mechanically, the game is pretty solid, and the controls are simple enough to master; it’s just a shame the camera can be as uncontrollable as the Incredible Hulk himself. 8. Injustice 2 (2017) The original Injustice game allowed a generation of superhero fans to finally settle one of the oldest schoolyard arguments, ‘Who would win if Superman and Batman fought?’ That said, Injustice 2 is a marked improvement on its predecessor in every way that matters. On the more technical side, its character models are more polished, the gameplay is smoother, and the new fighting mechanics allow for a greater degree of strategy in individual bouts. Its story may lack the stripped-back simplicity of Gods Among Us, but the decision to bring in a greater threat, in the form of Brainiac, was inspired and feels wonderfully in keeping with the game’s pulpy comic book tone. The addition of character customization was also a nice touch, although whoever added loot crates – sorry, we mean Mother Boxes – deserves sending to the Phantom Zone. 7. LEGO Marvel Super Heroes (2013) A delightful throwback to a time when comic books were a bit less grim and gritty, Lego Marvel Super Heroes is an absolute joy to play. Its plot is clearly influenced by the Marvel comics of yesteryear and lovingly lampoons the inherent silliness of superhero stories while referencing more modern stories from the MCU. The best thing about LEGO Marvel Super Heroes is its exceptionally strong character roster. The game lets you play as 180 different heroes and villains from across Marvel’s history – from obscure villains like Wizard and Beetle to famous heroes like Iron Man and Hulk; no one’s left out of the game. While the actual gameplay isn’t too different from other LEGO games, the Marvel Super Heroes’ good humor will give even the most miserable Marvel fan something to smile about. Here’s a fun bonus fact: This is probably the best Fantastic Four game ever made. 6. Infamous 2 (2011) Continuing the story of Cole MacGrath and his battle against the looming threat of the mysterious Beast, Infamous 2 was an exciting action-adventure game and a marked improvement on its predecessor. The combat was better, Cole’s parkour improved, and the morality system (and, more importantly, the powers that came with it) better balanced. Perhaps, though, the most underrated improvement was to the open world. The first game was set in a lifeless New York clone called Empire City while the city took the action to New Marais, a city that offered a livelier environment for our electric hero to explore. Our only problem? We miss Cole’s yellow jacket. 5. Prototype (2009) We don’t know if Prototype meets the strict definition of a superhero game, but we know we had a lot of fun with it. The game puts you in the shoes of Alex Mercer, an amnesiac scientist who’s granted incredible shapeshifting abilities by a terrifying virus causing chaos in New York City. Your mission is to regain your memories and kill everything that gets in your way be they mutants, soldiers, or unfortunate pedestrians. While Prototype boasts an impressively dark and mature storyline, what really sets it apart from other games in the superhero genre is Alex’s gruesome power set. It’s like playing as a more handsome version of the alien from The Thing, and Alex’s wide array of abilities and the way they can be combined make playing as him really satisfying. That said, the game’s odd difficulty spikes and irritating controls make playing it a slightly uneven experience. 4. Marvel’s Midnight Suns (2022) An ambitious roleplaying game from Firaxis Games, Marvel’s Midnight Suns is an underrated gem that allows players to make their own superheroes and put them at the heart of the Marvel Universe. Will that annoy canon purists? Yes. Is it great fun? Yes. In fact, I’d argue that designing your superhero, The Hunter, is one of the best parts of the game, and you can choose from plenty of cool powers. What’s more, you can ally your hero with some of the biggest superheroes in the Marvel Universe and feel like a real Avenger. That said, while making a superhero game turn-based may have been innovative, it was a divisive choice for some who are used to battling enemies in real time, and I can see what that put off some players. Still, if you’re willing to get to grips with Midnight Suns’ deck-building mechanics, you’ll get a lot out of this fun supernatural romp. 3. Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy (2021) A new spin on Marvel’s most dysfunctional superhero team, Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, is an exciting and surprisingly moving game. The game’s greatest strength is its story and characters. All of the Guardians are incredibly likable and suitably irritating – as a result it’s impossible not to be charmed by their camaraderie and fire-forged friendship. As for the story, well, it might just be the most tightly plotted game ever made, deftly balancing outrageous humor with heartbreaking tenderness. So why haven’t we ranked Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy higher? Well, while the gameplay is fun and the level design entertaining enough, it’s a bit basic. You just shoot your way through a pretty linear stage until you get to the next cutscene. Don’t get me wrong, it works, but it’s a shame that the developers couldn’t match the game’s mechanics to its plot. 2. Batman: Arkham City (2009) The middle child in the Rocksteady Arkham trilogy, this is the Batman game that strikes the best balance between the Asylum’s tight, claustrophobic atmosphere and the ambition of Knight’s open world. Honestly, what’s not to love about Arkham City? Its refined combat and improved traversal allow the player to feel like they really are the Dark Knight (hopefully without the murdered parents), and its shocking story takes Bruce to places rarely explored in other Batman tales. Even now, we’re not over the Clayface reveal, or Joker’s ultimate fate and the game’s over a decade old at this point. 1. Marvel’s Spider-Man (2018) The greatest Spider-Man game ever made, Insomniac did an impeccable job putting the player in the Wallcrawler’s blue and red onesie. In terms of gameplay, Spider-Man’s fluid controls make you feel like an experienced and powerful hero right from the start. Still, there’s enough complexity in the gadgets and combos to give the player a feel of progression as they level up and try to take on the Sinister Six. Web-swinging often makes or breaks a Spider-Man game, and while it’s not as complex as previous games, the swinging of this game is elegant in its simplicity. As a result, you never feel like it’s your first day swinging, but if you want to invest the time, you can pull off some pretty impressive tricks. With all that in mind, though, the real strength of Spider-Man is its well-developed characters and compelling story, which allow the game to capture the difficulty Peter Parker has in balancing his superheroic duties and personal life.

The best Steam Autumn sales for Black Friday 2019 Valve has listed several noteworthy game titles for sale during their 2019 Autumn Sale. Here’s a peek at some of the best deals and most interesting games that are available at a discounted price. It’s Black Friday, and you’re likely feeling the effects of your own gluttony from the previous day’s Thanksgiving meal. But rather than forcing yourself to wake up from a self-induced food coma only to risk life and limb duking it out for a discounted plasma screen TV, there’s a safer option to get deals today. Valve is currently in the midst of another one of its notorious sales, this time being the Autumn Sale going on from November 26 to December 3. So instead of buying something you don’t need at a store, you can stay at home and buy something you don’t need. No Man’s Sky – Was $60, now $30 What was once the poster child for false promises from a developer has now become a prominent example of the belief that any game can be salvaged and saved. No Man’s Sky released in 2016 to a crowd of exceptionally disappointed fans. Repetitive gameplay, a glaring lack of features, and expectations beyond Hello Games’ control plagued the outer space exploration game’s release. But everyone loves a comeback story, even gamers. Over the past couple of years, the developers committed to their title, releasing numerous massive free updates to fix what was broken and build upon it. That change is reflected in the Steam reviews, as No Man’s Sky has received Very Positive reviews in recent times. As the price has been halved for this sale, Hello Games have released their eighth free update on Thanksgiving Day, titled Synthesis. Despite No Man Sky’s dicey launch, it’s corrected its course mid-flight thanks to its dedicated flight crew. Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice – Was $60, now $39 For fans of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order who are perhaps already looking for an even greater challenge, they would find great interest in a game that Fallen Order’s combat system was inspired by. Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is a game of the year contender that is not for the faint of heart or easily frustrated. Developed by FromSoftware, famed for the difficult Dark Souls franchise, the world of Sekiro is rich in lore and beautiful imagery, and inhabited with dangerous foes. While Dark Souls gifted players the option of choosing a weapon and style that suits them, Sekiro forces you to master the blade, as well as the blocking and parrying techniques necessary to defeat its legendary bosses. Middle-earth: Shadow of War Definitive Edition – Was $60, now $15 The amount of content provided for this price is a splendid deal regardless, but that deal is even more valuable when you consider how immersive and grand Shadow of War is. The series is famous for its Nemesis system, a unique hierarchy of Orc captains and warchiefs procedurally generated with their own strengths and weaknesses, and their own allies and rivals. Shadow of War builds on this system with Fortresses, menacing strongholds that give the player numerous options on how to dismantle them. Fans of Assassin’s Creed and the Batman: Arkham series will feel right at home with the combat, and fantasy fans will enjoy a massive, beautiful world filled with Orcs to terrify. Halo: The Master Chief Collection – Was $40, still $40, still worth it While not on sale, only $40 for re-released versions of six incredible Halo games for the PC is a fantastic deal. Microsoft announced in March of this year that the Master Chief Collection would be coming to the PC in 2019, and fans were surprised to see it coming to Steam in addition to the Microsoft store. The Collection will released for PC in installments, in chronological order, meaning Halo Reach will release first on December 3. To celebrate the arrival to Steam, Valve announced a sticker pack for CSGO commemorating the legendary Halo franchise. While there’s no sale discount available for the MCC, players who pre-purchase the Collection and play it will receive a CSGO music pack featuring the iconic Halo soundtrack.

The best MTG Mystery Booster 2 cards introduce Yu-Gi-Oh, drama, and removal for hard-to-read cards WotCMTG’s Mystery Booster 2 was a pleasant surprise for fans attending GenCon. The sequel to a highly entertaining 2019 product, Mystery Booster 2 contains playtest cards that players are loving. This booster product will also be available at future Magic Cons. Fans who are unable to travel may be disappointed, but as the original Mystery Booster had a retail release, hopefully, the same will be true of Mystery Booster 2. However, the first Mystery Booster’s playtest cards were only available in the convention variant, so it remains to be seen if they will be more widely available this time around. While this set’s surprisingly great reprints will enthuse the wider MTG fanbase, Mystery Booster 2 also contains playtest cards that skew much stranger than Magic’s regular releases. These playtest cards can pack some real power, but in a lot of cases that comes secondary to their entertainment value. Even more than with MTG’s ‘Un’ set cards, these Mystery Booster 2 playtest cards allow Magic’s designers to cut loose and give players a good laugh with bold – and quite often silly – designs. We’ve collected our favorite Mystery Booster 2 playtest cards together, but rather than ranking them by power or how much they’re likely to be worth, we’re going for the sheer fun of their concept and design. Almost every Magic set gets rankings based on viability and value, just this once an MTG release deserves to be ranked by vibes. #1: Indicate Indicate has no practical use, no way to move ahead with your game plan, and no possible mechanical advantage. If you’re playing Indicate, It’s either as a surreal joke or a surprising flex. If you’ve got an exceptionally powerful Permanent that’s about to swing a haymaker at an opponent, Indicate is the MTG equivalent of a pro wrestler showboating for the crowd. Alternatively, you might have singled out a Permanent controlled by an opponent as a real problem, and Indicate serves as either a warning shot before you take them out or an effective way of persuading other players of the threat. Indicate is succinct, hilarious, almost entirely impractical, and a wonderful example of how Mystery Booster 2 is entertaining even the most jaded MTG players. #2: Heart of a Duelist A direct reference to Yu-Gi-Oh!’s Heart of the Cards, Heart of a Duelist sees Magic lovingly poking fun at its TCG rival. By drawing cards from anywhere in your library – without looking at them – Heart of a Duelist can significantly up the intensity of a match. With this Enchantment active, you can not only top-deck a win but middle-deck or even bottom-deck your way to victory! You can also pull off a surprisingly effective combo with this card and Approach of the Second Sun if you want to be boring and practical about it. Heart of a Duelist allows you to channel as much anime protagonist nonsense as you desire, drawing the perfect card just when you need it to turn the tables on your rivals in a dramatic fashion (if you get extremely, extremely lucky.) #3: Oddric, Lunar Marquis An excellent play on the classic Innsitrad character Odric, this card makes the ‘best of Mystery Booster 2’ cut by bringing together some of the – quite simply – oddest abilities in all of Magic. The keyword soup on this card far exceeds that of even infamous Creatures with boatloads of abilities like Atraxa, Praetor’s Voice, Kaldra Compleat, and the original Odric, Lunarch Marshal. Oddric, Lunar Marquis comes packing abilities usually reserved for the eldritch Eldrazi (making this card surprisingly lore-friendly given Emrakul’s influence on Innistrad) as well outdated MTG abilities like Horsemanship and Flanking. Let’s not forget Tantrum either, an ability debuting in Mystery Booster 2 that is simply described as ‘it’s like Trample, but for blocking.’ #4: Kozilek, Completed Don’t let it be said that Mystery Booster 2 is an MTG set without stakes. Just because this release has a sense of humor, it doesn’t mean that its cards can’t pack a punch too. Kozilek, Completed merges the most horrifying aspects of MTG’s Eldrazi and Phyrexians into a single card. Almost no other effects in Magic: The Gathering rival the sheer feel-bad factor of taking an instant loss via Poison counters, or having to sacrifice your precious Permanents thanks to Annihilator. One particularly sadistic Wizards of the Coast employee decided to combine both of these nightmarish mechanics into Kozilek, Compleated’s Annihinfect. We can only salute their boldness and assumed willingness to go into witness protection to evade the wrath of the entire MTG player base. #5: TL;DR It’s no secret that Magic: The Gathering has been experiencing a degree of Power Creep for some time, and a large part of that is down to Rules Creep. Even cards that would previously be vanilla, or come with a downside to match their positives, can now be printed with multiple upsides and positive abilities. With a proliferation of rules text across the whole of Magic, Wizards is even looking to free up some additional card space by cutting down terms like Enters The Battlefield to simple Enters. TL;DR is here to say “Enough is enough.” Out with the bloated abilities, the excess of rules text. If a Creature has any abilities other than keywords, it’s exiled, and TL;DR has saved you precious seconds of Magic playtime.