COLOGNE, Germany – Aug. 22, 2023 – Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive have partnered once again to bring a new game to the MudRunner franchise. After generating more than 15 million players across MudRunner and SnowRunner, the team now returns with Expeditions: A MudRunner Game, a new entry in the series that will push the boundaries of the franchise’s iconic off-road experiences.

With Expeditions, players will recognize elements that define the MudRunner experience – untamed lands, difficult terrain, and unprecedented vehicle-driving physics – while pushing the formula even further. As shown in today’s reveal trailer, Expeditions is a true call to adventure, where players will utilize new gadget-packed vehicles and an expert crew to explore gorgeous, uncharted landscapes and discover breathtaking landmarks.

“Once again, we are delighted to be working with Saber, our long-term partners with whom we created and brought players MudRunner and SnowRunner,” said John Bert, Managing Director at Focus Entertainment. “We are excited to reveal this new entry from this successful franchise to the gamers, benefiting from all the experience Saber’s team have gathered along the years of hard work and the expertise of Focus to leverage it into a critical success.”

“Saber Interactive is pushing the boundaries of the MudRunner experience, crafting a new adventure that merges the franchise’s iconic terrain challenges with innovative high-tech gadgetry. It’s not just about conquering your environment; it’s about exploration, innovation, and venturing into the unknown,” said Saber Interactive COO Tim Willits. “We are deeply committed to staying true to what makes MudRunner special while continually expanding and enriching the gameplay. Whether you are a veteran of the muddy trails or a curious newcomer ready to take on the wild, this latest entry in the MudRunner franchise promises to be an unparalleled experience.”

A MudRunner Game… And Way More!

Embark on ever-rewarding scientific expeditions as you adapt to nature’s challenges and unravel the mysteries of uncharted lands. Venture into the vast wilderness of arid deserts and rugged forests to the steepest mountains, brimming with hidden treasures and forgotten ruins.

Lead research missions as you drive a variety of all-terrain vehicles through treacherous paths, using advanced technologies and high-tech tools to overcome obstacles. Build and manage your base and equip your vehicles with essential gadgets like drones or scanners to ensure your success in the wild. Round out your expedition by hiring a team of top-notch experts to improve your skills in the field, unlocking new possibilities for exploration.

• Experience a new take on the most advanced physics-based, off-road adventure from the creators of MudRunner and SnowRunner.
• Plan your itinerary wisely by flying over landscapes with your reconnaissance drone. Use your metal detector and camera drone to locate caches of valuable equipment.
• Chart through extreme landscapes with your vehicle’s arsenal of cutting-edge gadgets, like planting anchors to ascend difficult slopes or activating echo sounders to probe water depth.
• Manage your camp by building research structures and hiring experts to unlock new skills and possibilities during your expeditions.

Expeditions: A MudRunner Game is coming in 2024 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC.

About Focus Entertainment

Focus offers fresh and unique experiences to players around the world. Our editorial policy stands out thanks to innovative concepts, inventive gameplay and original worlds that transcend the boundaries of video games. With over 20 years’ experience and success, we put our passion and creativity at the service of gaming by creating unforgettable stories. For everyone’s entertainment.

About Saber Interactive

An Embracer Group company headquartered in the U.S., Saber Interactive is a worldwide publisher and developer consisting of over 20 studios in the Americas and Europe. Creating games for all major platforms based on original and licensed IPs, Saber’s titles include Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando, World War Z, SnowRunner and Evil Dead: The Game. Founded in 2001, Saber is known for two decades of development partnerships with AAA publishers, producing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt for Nintendo Switch, Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Crysis Remastered and many others.

CD PROJEKT RED showcased the “New Ways to Play” trailer at this year’s gamescom Opening Night Live, presenting the new features coming to Cyberpunk 2077 with the Phantom Liberty expansion and free Update 2.0.

CD PROJEKT RED’s Gameplay Designer Yuliia Pryimak joined Geoff Keighley onstage to discuss the premiere of the “New Ways to Play” trailer, which included a compilation of new gameplay features arriving as part of the upcoming Phantom Liberty expansion and as part of the free Update 2.0.

Watch the New Ways to Play trailer

The trailer unveiled new exclusive features coming to the spy-thriller expansion Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, including the Relic skill tree. The new skill tree offers a wide range of powerful abilities that allow players to master new playstyles and create unique, meaningful builds. Phantom Liberty also introduces a densely packed new location, Dogtown, with endless dynamic events and missions, action-packed gigs, new clothing items, weapons, cyberware, and more to explore.

The “New Ways to Play” trailer also highlighted the game’s redesigned perks system, showing off some brand-new perks that offer players more impactful gameplay options and the ability to take down enemies in thrilling, original ways. Enemy AI in combat will also be improved, making fights more dynamic and intuitive.

Another major overhaul revealed in the trailer is the new police system. Police AI has been improved, meaning the NCPD will respond to player actions in more realistic and engaging ways, including setting up roadblocks, attempting to ram players off the road and more. Driving around Night City will also see upgrades with the introduction of vehicle combat, which allows the player to shoot while driving and quickhack enemy vehicles from cars and motorbikes.

The redesigned skill trees, overhauled police system, and vehicle combat will all be available for free as part of Update 2.0 for Cyberpunk 2077 on ​​Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC.

Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty releases September 26th on ​​Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. Players take on the role of V, a cyber-enhanced mercenary for hire who is pulled into the world of spies and political-intrigue, joined by sleeper agent Solomon Reed played by Idris Elba.

To find out more about Cyberpunk 2077 and its expansion, Phantom Liberty, visit the game’s official website, as well as follow the game on Facebook and Twitter.

About Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077 is a narrative-driven, open-world RPG set in Night City, a megalopolis obsessed with power, glamour, and body modification. The game tells the multilayered, mature story of cyber-enhanced mercenary V. Players are faced with choices and consequences as they customize their character and playstyle, take on jobs, and build their reputation. The game has sold over 20 million copies and won over 200 awards, and is also the inspiration for the award-winning Netflix anime Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, created by CD PROJEKT RED in collaboration with Studio Trigger. Its spy-thriller expansion, Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, is slated for release in September 2023. Cyberpunk 2077 is set in the universe of the classic pen & paper RPG system, Cyberpunk 2020.

About CD PROJEKT RED

CD PROJEKT RED is a game development studio founded in 2002. It develops and publishes video games for personal computers and video game consoles. The studio’s flagship titles include The Witcher series of games, Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales, GWENT: The Witcher Card Game, and the futuristic AAA role-playing game — Cyberpunk 2077, upon which the Netflix anime series Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, created by CD PROJEKT RED and Studio Trigger, is based. Together with GOG.COM, a game store offering hand-picked titles for PC and Mac, CD PROJEKT RED is part of the CD PROJEKT Group. CD PROJEKT S.A. is listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange (ISIN: PLOPTTC00011).

All Nintendo Switch players to get access to two future content packs, downloadable for free via the Nintendo eShop – Players who purchase the Deluxe Edition for £49.99 on Steam and Epic Games Store also get two future content packs; £29.99 Standard Edition nets players the base game – The Fae Farm launch trailer debuted at gamescom Opening Night Live

Vancouver, B.C. – August 22, 2023 – Phoenix Labs today announced post-launch support for Fae Farm, the upcoming magic-infused cozy farm sim. Additions to the game after launch will include new places to discover, new characters to befriend and romance, new creatures, new stories, and more! Players on the Nintendo Switch will get access to all future Fae Farm content packs downloadable for free via the Nintendo eShop. Those who purchase the Fae Farm Deluxe Edition on Steam or the Epic Game Store for £49.99 will also receive the first two post-launch content packs for Fae Farm when they release. The first two content packs on all platforms are expected to release between December 2023 and June 2024.

In addition to post-launch supprt plans for Fae Farm, Phoenix Labs also revealed today a brand new way for players to punch their ticket to Azoria. The Fae Farm Standard Edition, available via Steam and Epic Game Store, is now available for pre-purchase for £29.99 and grants the base Fae Farm game, with all the same launch content available in the Deluxe Edition. With over 100 hours of gameplay available to completionists, including a full story campaign, hundreds of items to craft and collect, and a vast array of crops to grow, fish and critters to catch, and a lovingly handcrafted world to explore, the Standard Edition delivers tremendous value for cozy gamers looking for adventure.

The latest Fae Farm trailer debuted today at Gamescom Opening Night Live as well. The trailer can be viewed here and attendees at gamescom can get an opportunity to play a hands-on demo of Fae Farm.

Fae Farm is rated 7 by PEGI, and is now available to pre-order digitally for Nintendo Switch and for PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. Players can also pre-order a physical edition for Nintendo Switch at select retailers. All digital Fae Farm Nintendo pre-orders include the Cozy Cabin Variety Pack, which features recipes to craft a garden birdhouse, casual cozy farmer outfit, animal portrait, and more. These items are exclusive to the pack, and will become available as soon as players start their adventure in Fae Farm. The Cozy Cabin Variety Pack is also available for physical pre-orders at select retailers.

For more information, please visit www.FaeFarm.com.

About Phoenix Labs
Phoenix Labs is an independent games company based in Vancouver, British Columbia with offices in San Mateo, CA, and Montreal, Quebec. Founded in 2014, Phoenix Labs creates worlds that empower players to share enduring stories like never before. Their debut title, Dauntless, a co-op Action RPG, has seen incredible success with over 30 million players worldwide. Their second title, the magic-infused cozy farm sim Fae Farm, launches September 8, 2023 on Nintendo Switch, Steam, and the Epic Games Store. Phoenix Labs was recognized with a “Best Places to Work” award in 2021 and 2022 by GamesIndustry.biz.

NEXON ADDS EPIC “THE ARK OF ATRAHASIS CONQUEST” IN BLUE ARCHIVE EVENT STORY UPDATE

Highlights:

• Students set out on a perilous journey to conquer the Ark of Atrahasis
• Two new students, Toki and Nagisa join the class
• Total Assault adds a challenging new difficulty level, Torment

Aug. 23, 2023 – NEXON Korea Corp.’s (CEO: Jung-Hun Lee) subculture game Blue Archive, developed by their subsidiary company Nexon Games (CEO: Yong-Hyun Park),is continuing its engaging story with the epic “The Ark of Atrahasis Conquest.” This latest update for Main Story Part I Final Episode is full of teamwork between students, challenging boss battles, fruitful rewards and more.

Blue Archive is a mobile Tactical RPG where players assemble a team of students to take on various military campaigns to defeat enemies and prevail victorious. Players can upgrade weapons, armor, and skills for best success during battle, and can acquire new students through gacha system using in-game currency.

As the Final Episode enters its second half, Sensei and the students must work together to conquer the floating “Ark of Atrahasis,” where players can battle several area bosses from four different stages to capture a base. Valuable rewards such as Secret Tech Notes and Pyroxene can be obtained by completing tasks until Tuesday, Sept. 5.

Additionally, two bright students Toki and Nagisa have been welcomed into Blue Archive.

• Toki – As an Explosion Type Striker from Millennium, Toki can transform into her Abi-Eshuh mode, increasing her ATK, Accuracy, and Evasion when she uses her EX Skill. Her powerful abilities deal damage proportional to her ATK, which ignores 60% of enemy DEF up to three times to enemies in a straight line.
• Nagisa – From Trinity General School, Nagisa is an Explosion Type Special Student who uses an EX Skill that deals damage proportional to her ATK to enemies in a circular area and reduces enemy DEF for 15 seconds before she attacks.

Additionally, players are in for a challenge with Torment, the new highest difficulty mode in Total Assault, and plentiful rewards can be earned during a Double Rewards Campaign in place until 6:59 p.m. UTC on Monday, Sept. 4.

More information about the Main Story Part 1 Final Episode Chapter 3, “The Ark of Atrahasis Conquest,” can be found on the special webpage and official communities.

• Blue Archive Special Webpage: [LINK]

About NEXON Co., Ltd.

Founded in 1994, NEXON Co., Ltd. (Nexon) (3659.TO) is a company engaged in the production, development and operation of online games and Virtual Worlds. First listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in December 2011, Nexon was placed on JPX400 in 2015 and added to the Nikkei Stock Index 300 in 2017. In 2020, Nexon was added to the Nikkei 225. Nexon currently has more than 45 live games on multiple platforms including mobile and available in more than 190 countries. Major game franchises include MapleStory, KartRider and Dungeon&Fighter. In 2021, Nexon completed the acquisition of Embark Studios AB, a company based in Stockholm, Sweden, developing multiple projects for global release.

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Raw Fury shares new footage of the spine-tingling indie horror game and confirms spring 2024 release

COLOGNE, Germany – Aug. 22, 2023 – During Gamescom’s Opening Night Live pre-show, indie developer RED SOUL GAMES and publisher Raw Fury debuted a hair-raising new trailer for Post Trauma, creeping to PC and consoles in spring 2024. Get your most unnerving look yet at this highly anticipated indie passion project inspired by genre-defining horror games of the past, blending classic gameplay mechanics and fixed camera angles with modern visuals and intense soundscapes.

Post Trauma follows Roman, a tormented middle-aged man who awakens alone in a strange and hostile place. To escape this nightmare and find a way home, you’ll need to solve challenging puzzles, explore your surroundings and survive the dangers that lurk everywhere.

Venture through a chilling world brought to unnatural life with fixed camera perspectives for a strong cinematic feel, unsettling atmosphere and designs, and immersive audiovisual direction. Discover ways to kill or avoid the monsters lurking in the darkness, but beware: not every creature you encounter may be what it seems…

Post Trauma is the first title from RED SOUL GAMES, the new studio founded by indie developer Roberto Serra Gascón. The studio has grown from a one-man passion project into a small team of dedicated classic horror aficionados, sharing regular updates with the community and continuing to build a devoted following among enthusiastic fans and content creators.

Post Trauma is available to wishlist now on Steam. For the latest updates, follow the game on Twitter.

About RED SOUL GAMES

Based in Valencia, Spain, RED SOUL GAMES is the new studio from indie developer and founder Roberto Serra Gascón. Its debut project is Post Trauma, an original horror game IP inspired by the classics of the genre. www.redsoulgames.com

About Raw Fury

Raw Fury is a boutique indie (un)publisher founded in 2015 by Jonas Antonsson, Gordon Van Dyke, and David Martinez. We do not care about genres or mechanics. We care about experiences and emotions. We want to help developers make magic.

Pre-order the first RTS based on Games Workshop’s fantasy universe from today, and prepare to command one of four unique factions in a desperate battle for control of Ghur, the Realm of Beasts. 

Cambridge, UK – 22^nd August 2023 Frontier Developments plc (AIM: FDEV, ‘Frontier’) revealed today that real-time-strategy game Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin will launch on 17^th November for PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, PlayStation® 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Pre-orders are now available across all platforms.Designed for both RTS experts and genre newcomers, Realms of Ruin features a cinematic singleplayer campaign and 1v1 and 2v2 cross-platform competitive multiplayer. The new trailer reveals the game’s third faction, the spectral horde of the Nighthaunt, who appear alongside the previously revealed Stormcast Eternals and Orruk Kruleboyz armies, with a fourth still to be announced. This trailer also unveils Conquest Mode, a repeatable singleplayer challenge mode that pits players against a series of unpredictable combat scenarios. 

Age of Sigmar fans looking for the complete experience can pre-order the Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin Ultimate Edition. Alongside the base game, this grants access to four Alternate Hero Skins (one per faction), two Profile Customisation Sets and access to Hero DLC 1 & 2, which will be released post-launch* and add two all-new heroes for use in multiplayer and Conquest Mode. Also available is the Deluxe Edition, which arrives with the base game, the Alternate Hero Skins, and two Profile Customisation Sets. Pre-ordering either the Ultimate Edition or Deluxe Edition offers up to 3 days’ early unlock starting on 14^th November. 

Developed simultaneously for both PC and console, Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin is the first RTS to bring the Mortal Realms of Games Workshop’s expansive fantasy universe to life. Set in Ghur, the savage and wild Realm of Beasts, the singleplayer campaign follows a detachment of Stormcast Eternals as they attempt to seize a powerful artefact and save their fortress settlement from the encroaching Orruk Kruleboyz who dwell in the swamps. 

Early in the story, the Stormcast Eternals venture out into Ghur and after a perilous journey, reach the location of this artefact – yet they find it bound in the ethereal chains of the Nighthaunt, the servants of Nagash, who unleash a storm of wraiths to defend it. The Nighthaunt bring swarms of ghostly apparitions and diabolical horrors to the battlefield in Realms of Ruin, taking advantage through sheer strength in numbers. As well as appearing as antagonists in the campaign, the Nighthaunt are fully playable in Conquest Mode and multiplayer, with a wide range of units inspired by their tabletop counterparts.

In Conquest Mode, players will face a variety of procedurally generated challenges while building a high score, tackling individual 1v1 skirmishes across a larger map before taking on a final battle to complete each run. But all is not as it seems: rule-breaking twists transform the conditions of conflict, inflicting vastly reduced squad vision, faster unit movement speeds, or strict time limits to increase the level of difficulty, among a range of other variables. Players will make difficult choices between increasing their bonus modifier or earning additional lives as they battle across the map for the highest score possible. Each Conquest Mode run is based on a seed number that can be shared with other players.  

Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin brings the universe of the tabletop to life in authentic and visually stunning fashion, with world-class animation and units modelled precisely after their miniature counterparts. In this thrilling real-time strategy game, players will experience a twisted tale of desperate survival in the campaign, command a relentless tug of war over the battlefield in multiplayer, and endure a never-ending war for domination in Conquest Mode. Much more will be revealed ahead of launch.  

Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin launches on 17^th November forPC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S for a suggested retail price of £49.99/$59.99/€59.99 for the Standard Edition, £59.99/$69.99/€69.99 for the Deluxe Edition and £64.99/$74.99/€74.99 for the Ultimate Edition.  

*Released post-launch, full details will be provided at a later date. 

About Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin 

Wage a campaign of brutal conquest in this realm-shattering real-time strategy game set in the Warhammer Age of Sigmar universe. Command four unique factions in dynamic battles as part of a story-driven campaign and test your mettle against warlords afar in online multiplayer. 

About Frontier 

Frontier Developments plc (AIM: FDEV, ‘Frontier’) is a leading independent developer and publisher of videos founded in 1994 by David Braben, co-author of the iconic Elite game. Based in Cambridge, Frontier uses its proprietary COBRA game development technology to create innovative genre-leading games, primarily for personal computers and videogame consoles.  

About Games Workshop 

Games Workshop Group PLC (LSE:GAW.L), based in Nottingham, UK, produces the best fantasy miniatures in the world. Games Workshop designs, manufactures, retails, and distributes its range of Warhammer Age of Sigmar and Warhammer 40,000 games, miniature soldiers, novels and model kits through more than 523 of its own stores (branded Games Workshop or Warhammer), its own web store, and independent retail channels in more than 50 countries worldwide. More information about Games Workshop and its other, related, brands and product ranges (including its publishing division ‘Black Library’ and its special resin miniatures studio ‘Forge World’) can be found at www.games-workshop.com.

Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin © Copyright Games Workshop Limited 2023. Warhammer Age of Sigmar, the Warhammer Age of Sigmar logo, Realms of Ruin logo, GW, Games Workshop, Warhammer, Warhammer Age of Sigmar, Stormcast Eternals, and all associated logos, illustrations, images, names, creatures, races, vehicles, locations, weapons, characters, and the distinctive likeness thereof, are either ® or TM, and/or © Games Workshop Limited, variably registered around the world, and used under licence. Sourcecode and technology © Frontier Developments plc 2023. ‘Frontier’ and the Frontier Developments logo are trademarks of Frontier Developments, plc. All rights reserved.   

Primal Game Studio and Marvelous Europe today unveiled a new gameplay trailer voiced by Aysha Selim for Mandragora, the highly anticipated action-RPG, during gamescom’s Opening Night Live pre-show

Those visiting gamescom can look forward to playing the Mandragora demo at Koelnmesse’s Hall 8.1, booth C-020, this August 23-27.

Developed by Primal Game Studio and published by Marvelous Europe, Mandragora is a challenging, but rewarding 2.5D side-scroller coming to Windows PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch in 2024 To be kept up to date with Mandragora please visit the official website or go to the @MandragoraGame channels on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram.

Immersive RPG sandbox drops an action-packed reveal trailer at gamescom: Opening Night Live

SEATTLE – August 22, 2023 – The first trailer for Streets of Rogue 2, from developer Matt Dabrowski in partnership with publisher tinyBuild, premiered during the gamescom: Opening Night Live 2023 pre-showcase today. The sequel to the award-winning, 2019 indie darling that sold more than 1 million copies and garnered a staggering 96% “Overwhelmingly Positive” review score on Steam, debuts on Steam Early Access in 2024.

Watch the Official Reveal Trailer for Streets of Rogue 2 on YouTube

Embark on an immersive sandbox journey where fun and mayhem are dialed up to eleven. Enjoy ultimate freedom of choice solo or with friends via local and online co-op modes and create the most ridiculous, chaotic experiences by blending a deep, endlessly replayable roguelike formula with RPG elements and deeply engaging sim creativity. 

Choose from dozens of character classes with distinct traits and play styles ranging from cops, farmers, and hackers, to ninjas, gorillas with machine guns, robots, and scientists. The main goal: overthrow a corrupt president and take over the huge, procedurally generated county by any means necessary. Hire a mercenary army and plan a coup. Stage a zombie virus outbreak. Break into the mayor’s office and take everyone hostage. Build a farm and become a business force to be reckoned with. Summon ancient vampires and bribe them to help out. Or just chill out, enjoy the good vibes, and totally ignore the main quest.

Pick up a vast arsenal of weapons and gadgets including shrink rays, bear traps, and banana peels, mix and match styles, and create a new brand of mischief in a massive playground where revolutionists can be whoever they want. After all, the ability to choose is the path to power.  

Explore a lively world where everything is destructible. Streets of Rogue 2’s procedurally-generated map is more than 100 times the size of a level from the first game. Visit a vast variety of locations such as neon-lit cities, the serene countryside, mysterious caves, sunlit islands, and creepy graveyards. Take up on a ton of crazy side activities, engage with its quirky inhabitants controlled by advanced AI, and create a unique adventure each time you play.

“I’m super excited to finally reveal gameplay footage for Streets of Rogue 2! It’s been a long time coming,” said Matt Dabrowski, creator of the Streets of Rogue franchise. “Streets of Rogue 2 is the culmination of nearly 10 years of ongoing work on the series. It’s a truly massive project that frankly makes the original game look like a prototype. I’m looking forward to getting this into everyone’s hands via Early Access next year!”

Streets of Rogue 2 will launch on Steam Early Access in 2024. For more information, visit the Streets of Rogue 2 official website.

About tinyBuild

tinyBuild started as an indie game developer and morphed into a developer-publisher you can’t miss. Our dedication to creating long-term partnerships and elevating recognizable franchises has resulted in many successful collaborations with talented developers from all over the world. The company has released dozens of games, including Hello Neighbor, Graveyard Keeper, SpeedRunners, and more. Although headquartered in the Seattle Area, USA, the company has established a strong global presence with studios across the US, Netherlands, Latvia, and throughout Eastern Europe.

About Matt Dabrowski

Matt Dabrowski is the solo game developer behind Streets of Rogue, a breakout indie hit that mixed immersive sim freeform creativity with roguelike and RPG elements. The game went on to sell more than one million copies across all platforms and become one of the staples of the roguelike genre. Matt began his game development journey back in his teen years, creating several pre-Steam indie titles while attending school. Prior to his foray into full-time solo development, Matt had minor roles on high profile franchises like World of Warcraft and SimCity. Following the success of Streets of Rogue, Matt collaborated with publisher tinyBuild to work on the highly anticipated sequel.

Studio unveils full details and pre-order availability for the next Destiny 2 expansion as well as the new Season of the Witch, launching worldwide today.

New features, gear, and campaign details revealed for next expansion, arriving February 27, 2024.

New extended Destiny 2 content plan revealed, three Episodes coming in 2024 detailing the aftermath of The Final Shape.

Today, during the annual Destiny 2 Showcase event, Bungie announced details and immediate pre-order availability for its upcoming expansion, Destiny 2: The Final Shape, releasing on February 27, 2024. During the event, the studio revealed new gameplay and narrative stakes that will power the final expansion in Destiny 2’s “Light and Darkness Saga,” as well as important features coming to the game in the next year and beyond. The Showcase event also saw Bungie announce Episodes, its updated approach to seasonal content, detailing the aftermath of The Final Shape and setting the stage for more Destiny 2 stories and content. The first Episode, Echoes, will begin shortly after the launch of Destiny 2: The Final Shape in March 2024.

In addition, the studio revealed Season of the Witch, the new Season in Destiny 2, which launches worldwide today. Season of the Witch will see Guardians turn to their long-time ally Eris Morn, as they work together to wield arcane Hive magic in order to follow the trail left behind by The Witness when it entered the Traveler. 

Destiny 2: The Final Shape

In Destiny 2: The Final Shape, Guardians will confront oblivion in the form of their ultimate adversary –The Witness – alongside their iconic Vanguard companions: Ikora Rey, Commander Zavala, and the mysteriously returned Cayde-6. Players will embark on a perilous journey of remembrance and discovery into the heart of the Traveler, rally the Vanguard, and end the War of Light and Darkness. The story of this final confrontation will be told throughout the course of The Final Shape’s campaign, as well as in the new raid that will launch in March 2024.

Accompanying the launch of the raid will be a new World First Race, beginning the day of the raid’s launch. Fireteams around the world will compete to be the first six-Guardian team to fully complete the new raid.

Into The Traveler

During the campaign of The Final Shape, Guardians will explore a mysterious new destination – The Pale Heart, located inside the Traveler. Shaped by The Witness but also influenced by the history and journey of the Guardians themselves, The Pale Heart destination will feature nostalgic callbacks from throughout the history of the Light and Darkness Saga, including a version of the original Tower from Destiny. As the first linear destination in Destiny history, The Pale Heart will also gradually evolve.

Alongside a new campaign and a new destination, as well as a reunion of iconic characters who have gathered to face the threat of The Witness together, The Final Shape expansion will offer players new offensive capabilities in the form of three new Super abilities and Aspects (Void for Titans, Solar for Warlocks, and Arc for Hunters), each developed with teamplay in mind. Further, new additions to the Destiny 2 arsenal will make Guardians even more imposing, including a new weapon subfamily that includes the Rocket Pistol Sidearm and a new Support Frame Auto Rifle that can deal damage while healing allies. Additionally, classic weapons from the original Destiny will return, and a new Exotic Fusion Rifle, among others.

Guardians will put these tools to use against an imposing new enemy type – Subjugators – who are able to use Stasis and Strand powers against Guardians while also adding an element of control to the battlefield.

Destiny 2 developers also detailed features coming to the game in the next year, including an improved Power system that will make it easier for players of different Power levels to take part in activities together, the upcoming Fireteam Finder feature (coming in November 2023) designed to help players find fellow Guardians to play with in activities across the game, as well as PvP updates including a new Vex-themed map called Multiplex, a new Relic-based game mode, and the new Checkmate modifier.

Before the opening of today’s Showcase event, a moment of silence was observed for Lance Reddick, who passed away in March. Reddick’s dignified portrayal as the English language voice actor of Zavala made an inspiring fan-favorite character in the Destiny universe. Earlier this month, Bungie announced that film and television actor Keith David would take over the role of Zavala, allowing the character’s story to continue in The Final Shape. In addition, film and television actor Nathan Fillion announced his return to the Destiny franchise as the voice of the Hunter Vanguard Cayde-6 in May of this year.

Enter Episodes

As part of the Showcase, Bungie detailed its new Episodes content format for Destiny 2, which will begin in March 2024 shortly after the launch of The Final Shape. Replacing the current seasonal model, Episodes represent an entirely new approach to storytelling and content. There will be three separate Episodes in 2024 – titled Echoes, Revenant, and Heresy respectively – with the first Episode launching in March. Each Episode will be a standalone story told in three Acts, exploring the aftermath and fallout of the events of the conclusion of the Light and Darkness saga, while also introducing more content and rewards, more often than previous Destiny 2 Seasons.

Destiny 2: The Final Shape Available for Pre-Order Now

Destiny 2: The Final Shape will be available in three different editions, all of which are available now for pre-order.

Standard Edition
The Destiny 2: The Final Shape Standard Edition includes:

• New Campaign + Legendary Mode
• New Raid
• New Episode: Echoes
• Instant unlocks with pre-order:
  • Exotic Ghost
  • Expansion Emblem

Destiny 2: The Final Shape + Annual Pass Edition
The Destiny 2: The Final Shape + Annual Pass Edition includes:

• New Campaign + Legendary Mode
• New Raid
• Three Episodes: Echoes, Revenant, Heresy
• Tessellation Exotic Fusion Rifle, Catalyst, and Ornament
• The Final Shape Dungeon Key (two dungeons)
• Exotic Sparrow
• Secret Stash (one per Episode)
  • 3 Ascendant Alloys
  • 4 Ascendant Shards
  • 1 Exotic Cipher
  • 7 Upgrade Modules
  • 1 Exotic Item (either a Ship, Ghost, or Sparrow)
• Instant unlocks with pre-order:
  • Tessellation Exotic Fusion Rifle
  • Exotic Emote
  • Exotic Ghost
  • Expansion Emblem

Destiny 2: The Final Shape Collector’s Edition
The Destiny 2: The Final Shape Collector’s Edition is available for pre-order now and includes all the content in the Destiny 2: The Final Shape + Annual Pass Edition as well as the following:

• Replica model of the original Tower from Destiny, featuring LED lights and sounds
• Vanguard mentor figurines
• Vanguard mission dossier and patch
• Autograph book
• Code for exclusive Destiny 2 emblem
• Digital version of Destiny 2: The Final Shape original soundtrack

Destiny 2: The Final Shape will launch on February 27, 2024.

Season of the Witch

Destiny 2’s newest season – Season of the Witch – launches today. In Season of the Witch, Guardians will continue their ongoing pursuit of The Witness, and will confront old allies and enemies along the way. Savathûn’s ghost Immaru proposes a deal: aid in the resurrection of The Witch Queen and help defeat her sister, Xivu Arath. In exchange, Savathûn will reveal the key to the portal through the Traveler where The Witness is preparing to enact The Final Shape. Guardians will harness arcane Hive magic as they help their ally Eris Morn prepare for the showdown against the Hive god of war by transforming into a Hive god herself.

Key to Season of the Witch is the new Deck of Whispers, a new method of player progression that allows Guardians to customize their loadouts and powers in new ways. By completing Seasonal activities, players earn cards that can be used to build a customized deck full of buffs and perks for certain activities. Players in fireteams have the option to carefully strategize which cards they bring along to maximize their battle effectiveness on each run. 

Time To Reflect

Alongside the adventure and action in Season of the Witch, the Destiny 2 development team is launching several new quality-of-life features to the game, designed to improve the experience of Guardians across the game. Among these key features is Timeline Reflections. These short playable missions, accessible through the Timeline feature in the Director, offer brief narrative introductions and summaries of key narrative events from Destiny 2 and are intended to help new players catch up with the ongoing story and to allow experienced players to relive and enjoy moments from the past.

With the launch of Season of the Witch, three Timeline Reflections missions are available, including Cayde-6’s final showdown with the Scorn from Destiny 2: Forsaken, the debut of Stasis from Destiny 2: Beyond Light, and the introduction of the Lucent Hive from Destiny 2: The Witch Queen. These missions are available to all players at no additional charge. 

Reprised Raid: Crota’s End

Season of the Witch will also bring with it a reprised raid from Destiny’s past: Crota’s End. Originally released shortly after the launch of the original Destiny in 2014, Crota’s End finds Guardians braving the Lunar landscape to enter the Hellmouth and confront Oryx’s son once and for all.

Crota’s End will launch on September 1 and Bungie will be celebrating with a World First Race to recognize and reward the first fireteam to successfully complete the reprised raid. Fireteams all over the world will have 48 hours to complete the raid in Contest Mode, complete the Crota’s End Challenge Mode, and earn the Superior Swordplay Triumph. The first fireteam to finish every encounter, loot the final chest, and return to orbit after completing Challenge Mode will be declared World First and have their victory immortalized with Crota’s End World First raid belts.

Season of the Witch launches today and will end on November 28. 

The Witch Queen Trial Weekend

Players who have yet to experience the Destiny 2: The Witch Queen expansion will be able to do so at no additional charge during the upcoming Destiny 2: The Witch Queen Trial Weekend, from August 24 – 27. Explore the groundbreaking campaign that follows Guardians as they explore Savathûn’s Throne World destination and encounter the Light-wielding Lucent Hive, as well as the expansion’s Legendary mode campaign difficulty option for a new level of challenge and even more rewards!

In addition, The Witch Queen expansion will be on sale from August 22  – September 5, and the expansion available for PlayStation Plus Extra and PlayStation Plus Premium members beginning on August 15^th.

LOS ANGELES – August 22, 2023 – Netmarble, renowned developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, has unveiled September 6 as the official launch date for its brand new mobile game Seven Knights Idle Adventure.

Currently, pre-registration is underway for iOS users, offering participants the opportunity to receive 17,777 rubies, 777 Hero Summon Tickets, and also the unique-grade hero Evan to embark on their idle adventure when the game officially debuts in September. Meanwhile, Early Access is open now on Android devices, granting players the same rewards when the game officially launches on September 6.

Based on their flagship franchise and the successor to the original Seven Knights game, Seven Knights Idle Adventurehas been reimagined as an idle RPG, developed with low capacity and low specification devices in mind with a guiding principle of easy playability, players will experience an expanded storyline with previously untold episodes of the original Seven Knights heroes. Collect and nurture returning fan-favorites who have been reborn as cute SD characters.

Featuring over 136 Seven Knights heroes, 25 pets, and 180 hero costumes, players can look forward to a variety of features and modes, including Main Field Exploration, 10v10 PVP Arena, Dungeon Delves Challenges, Conquest Request System, Infinite Tower, and numerous missions.

As an official continuation of Seven Knights, a game enjoyed by 60 million players globally, Seven Knights Idle Adventure will be an exciting addition for fans looking to learn more and interact with their favorite heroes with a low time investment.

Fans can delve into the unique narratives of beloved characters from the Seven Knights series by visiting the new website which launched today, including iconic fan-favorites like Rudy and Rachel. They can also explore comprehensive in-game lore and detailed features for the new idle RPG, and stay abreast of future updates, with many more heroes and modes planned in the coming months.

About Netmarble Corporation

Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a leading developer and publisher of top-grossing mobile games worldwide. Through powerful franchises and collaborations with acclaimed IP holders, Netmarble strives to elevate the gaming experience and entertain audiences globally. As a parent company of Kabam and SpinX Games, and a major shareholder of Jam City and HYBE (formerly Big Hit Entertainment), Netmarble’s diverse portfolio includes Lineage 2: Revolution, MARVEL Future Fight, Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds, The King of Fighters ALLSTAR, The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross, and forthcoming PC games like Paragon: The Overprime. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com.

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