Get Trader Bonuses in Red Dead Online All Month Long – Plus, Round up Rogue Cultists in 3 New Hardcore Telegram Missions, New Showdown Maps, and More

Hides and furs fetch a pretty penny this month as all Trader Sales are paying out 2X RDO$ and XP. Trafficking in Perfect Carcasses, Pelts, Skins, and Hides, meanwhile, will yield 50% more Trader Raw Materials and 50% more RDO$ when sold to the Butcher.

Team up with other Traders and fight off an onslaught of bandits in Trade Route (the Trader-exclusive Free Roam Event) to earn Double Rewards, all month long.

Keep your coffers stocked and complete a Trader Sale every week this month to receive Cripps’ Military Surplus 2 Outfit, available at Wilderness Outfitters. Delivering Goods each week will also net you a bonus RDO$50. All Rewards and Offers will be delivered within 72 hours of completion.

In addition to the bonuses above, complete a Trade Route Free Roam Event this month to receive 3 Potent Herbivore Bait to use on your next hunt.

If the above interests you, aspiring Traders can take 5 Gold Bars off the cost of the Butcher’s Table, plus 40% off any of the three Trader Wagons, depending on the size and needs of your operation.

Stamp Out the 7^th Generation Cult in Skelding’s Contract
Whispers of opportunists preying on weak minds are causing widespread panic across the frontier and concerned citizen Ike Skelding has issued a call to stop the spread of the emerging 7^th Generation cult.

These dangerous fanatics are committed to an unknown and nefarious cause, often hiding in plain sight in positions of power and influence. Skelding is offering payment to outlaws brave enough to take on the cult in the form of three new Hardcore Telegram Missions — In Bad Faith, Strong Medicine,and Sow and Reap — now available for collection from your Camp Lockbox or local Post Office.

Telegram Missions can now be launched via the Player Menu. Simply press left on your d-pad or L on keyboard, then navigate to Telegrams to get started. Alternatively, access Telegrams directly from your Camp Lockbox.

This is just one of the general improvement changes included in today’s Title Management Update — along with other fixes, new features for PC players, and more — as part of our continuing efforts to enhance and maintain a healthy Red Dead Online environment. You can check out the full notes for today’s update here.

New Telegram Mission Locations
Existing Telegram Missions Rich Pickings, Outrider, and A One Horse Deal will now take place in all-new locations and award 2X RDO$, Gold, and XP for the next two weeks, after which all existing variations will be available to choose from via the Telegrams section of the Player Menu.

New Showdown Maps and Weekly Featured Series

On September 13, four new Hostile Territory maps will be added to the rotation, requiring players to capture and defend tooth and nail in Annesburg, Fort Mercer, Caliga Hall and Strawberry. Meanwhile, there are new battlefields to conquer in Sport of Kings, with new maps now available on the lands around Lake Don Julio, Cotorra Springs, and more.

This Month’s Featured Series:

September 6 – September 12: Sport of Kings
September 13 – September 19: Hostile Territory
September 20 – September 26: Hardcore Last Stand
September 27 – October 3: Overrun Series

Community Outfit: The Silver Gunslinger
This month’s Community Outfit comes courtesy of Redditor XxMsterchiefxX, who shared an ensemble dubbed The Silver Gunslinger: a tonal gray get-up with hits of silver that glint and glitter in the light.

The following clothes and accessories will be available to claim for free, all month long, so be sure to visit your local Tailor or check the pages of the Wheeler, Rawson & Co. catalogue to assemble the Silver ‘Slinger’s duds:

• Western Homburg Hat
• Puff Tie
• French Dress Shirt (Male) or Iniesta Shirtwaist (Female)
• Opulent Vest
• Classic Frock Coat
• Leather Gloves
• Bandito Pants
• Worn Roper Boots
• Gerden Morrow Spurs
• Explorer Gun Belt

2X RDO$, Gold, and XP on ”A Tough Business” Hardcore Telegram Missions

Word on the wire from “J” is that gangs of ne’er-do-wells are causing trouble. Sharpshooters who answer the call in the Good and Dead, Frontier Justice, and Cold Day in Hell Hardcore Telegram Missions will earn Double Rewards through October 3.

2X RDO$, Gold, and XP on Il Sovrano Blood Money Opportunity

There are several ways to go about reclaiming Il Sovrano before the canary-yellow diamond makes its debut at the Centennial States’ Fair in Sacramento, namely: using stealth to eavesdrop and make your move discreetly, or the Wild West Standard — that is, loud and guns a-blazing.

Whatever the case, bringing the gem back and completing its eponymous Blood Money Opportunity will result in twice the usual RDO$, Gold, and XP.

Should you happen upon a settlement under attack, taking up arms to Defend Campsites across the frontier will also award 2X RDO$, Gold and XP, all month long.

Weekly Rewards

Complete a Free Roam Event each week this month to receive returning limited-time clothing items:

• September 6 – 12: Furred Gloves
  • September 13 – 19: Morning Tailcoat
  • September 20 – 26: Darned Stockings
  • September 27 – October 3: Cardozo Vest

In addition, players can also purchase the Fanned Stovepipe Hat, returning to Tailors’ shelves and the pages of the Catalogue for a limited time only.

Traders on the up and up who rank up each week this month will net an additional RDO$75. And those who have reached Trader Rank 20 will receive 2 free Potent Predator Bait upon logging in through September 19. Log in again through October 3 to receive another 2 Potent Predator Bait. Those who complete 3 Daily Challenges each week will receive 32 Small Game Arrows to help them out on the hunt.

Discounts:

• 30% off – Turkoman Breed Horses
• 40% off – Sniper Rifles
• 30% off – Trader Role Outfits
• 50% off – Varmint Rifle
• 50% off – Varmint Rifle Ammo
• 40% off – Bow
• 50% off – Arrows
• 35% off – Small Game Arrow Pamphlet

Prime Gaming Benefits:

Red Dead Online players who connect their Rockstar Games Social Club account to Prime Gaming before October 5 will receive 5 Gold Bars, 25 Capitale, Cripps’ Traveling Opulence 1 Outfit, and the Prospector Jig Emote.

Check Rockstar Support for details and limitations.

Sony Interactive Entertainment is thrilled to announce the newest colour joining the PlayStation 5 family of colour accessory offerings: Grey Camouflage. Adding to the previously released galaxy-inspired colour lineup, the Grey Camouflage Collection features a matching set of accessories with the DualSense wireless controller, PS5 console covers for both the PS5 with the Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive and the PS5 Digital Edition, and Pulse 3D wireless headset.*

Check out the trailer announcing the new range here: Grey Camouflage Collection Trailer | PS5

The PlayStation design team reimagined our camouflage pattern to reflect a fresher, more contemporary feel. If you look closely, you’ll notice that the iconic PlayStation Shapes have been subtly incorporated into the pattern.

The Grey Camouflage Collection will be available starting this spring, with pre-orders beginning September 15. The DualSense wireless controller and PS5 console covers will launch globally on October 14, followed by the launch of the Pulse 3D wireless headset in December. The exact launch dates for the collection may vary by location, so be sure to check your local retailer for availability.

We’re excited to bring the new collection to players, and we hope you’ll enjoy the new design.

direct.playstation.com Purchase Information

Starting October 14 (while supplies last), the DualSense wireless controller in Grey Camouflage will be available on direct.playstation.com and will be offered at other participating retailers starting October 28.

Starting October 14 (while supplies last), the PS5 console covers in Grey Camouflage will be available exclusively on direct.playstation.com in these locations.

Stay tuned to direct.playstation.com and visit the PlayStation Blog for more information.

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Unlimited Access to Guitar Learning All Included Within Subscription 

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA —September 7, 2022 — Today, Ubisoft announced that Rocksmith™+, a premier music-learning subscription service for acoustic, electric and bass guitar, is now available* on Windows PC through the Ubisoft Store for $19.95AUD for a 1-month subscription, $54.95AUD for a 3-month subscription, or $139.95AUD for a 12-month subscription. The subscription service will run on any computer with Windows 10, even a 10-year-old laptop** and will also be available on mobile later this year. 

To date, the award-winning Rocksmith™ method has helped more than five million*** people learn how to play the guitar. Building upon 10 years of successful music teaching experience**** from a team of musicians, music educators and video game developers at Ubisoft San Francisco,***** Rocksmith+ provides a fun and personalized experience for players of all skill levels with features that include: 

• An expanding library of more than 5,000 songs from chart-topping, indie and up-and-coming artists, with more added each week. Players will be able to learn how to play guitar through master recordings of their favorite songs, and discover new music. Rocksmith+ features music across a variety of genres from countries all over the world. To see the song library, please visit: https://www.ubisoft.com/en-us/game/rocksmith/plus/song-library. 

• A suite of practice tools with a tailored experience. For example, Rocksmith+ will dynamically adjust to players’ progress as they play, with the Adaptive Difficulty feature, which also introduces new notes and chords based on skill level; and if players want to practice a specific riff, they can select Riff Repeater to do so. These tools are designed to give guitar players control over their musical learning journey. 

• Note detection and real-time feedback without the need for any peripherals through the free Rocksmith+ Connect app, a phone-as-a-mic feature on iOS and Android. The app works with acoustic instruments or electric instruments played through an amp – or players can connect their electric instruments with the Rocksmith Real Tone cable, sold separately. Additionally, the Rocksmith+ Connect app also works as an accurate, professional grade guitar tuner. For more information on the Rocksmith Connect app, please visit: rocksmith.com/tuner

• Interactive lessons and practice recommendations that Rocksmith+ generates based on players’ goals, skill level and progress. In addition to learning and improving their mechanics, players have video lessons available to them ranging from proper technique, gear, instrument care, music appreciation and more, through Rocksmith Discover. 

“Whether you’ve never played guitar, played your whole life, or want to learn how to play your favorite song, Rocksmith+ is the perfect companion for your musical journey,” said Jay Cohen, vice president, executive publisher, Ubisoft. “We are curating the most extensive song library with major artists and rising stars from genres all over the world. Rocksmith+ is a proven revolutionary learning tool that’s fun and easy to use at an incredible value at $100 a year where you can spend as many hours as you’d like to play your favorite songs as often as you want, wherever and whenever you want. This is just the beginning, and we can’t wait to see our community perform.” 

Rocksmith+ is also collaborating with major music instrument partners Gibson,  Epiphone,  Kramer,  Ibanez, Ernie Ball, Ernie Ball Music Man, Marshall, Orange, Mesa/Boogie, Roland, Boss and Electro-Harmonix.  

For returning Rocksmith players, Rocksmith+ will have a loyalty offer for Rocksmith 2014 owners and closed beta participants who purchase a Rocksmith+ subscription of 3 or 12 months. Those players will get bonus time in their first billing cycle — one month free for those who purchase a 3-month plan and three months free for those who purchase a 12-month plan.   

For more information about Rocksmith+, please visit rocksmith.com.   

For the latest news on Rocksmith+ and other Ubisoft games, please visit news.ubisoft.com.    

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About Rocksmith+  

Rocksmith+ is the future of interactive music learning; a new subscription service which teaches players how to play guitar and bass through their favorite songs. It builds upon the award-winning Rocksmith method and innovative practice tools developed by Ubisoft San Francisco. With improved state-of-the-art note detection, real-time feedback, practice tools designed to give guitar players control, all-new personalized recommendations, and the only ever-growing library with master recordings, Rocksmith+ is the premiere music-learning software.      

About Ubisoft  

Ubisoft is a creator of worlds, committed to enriching players’ lives with original and memorable entertainment experiences. Ubisoft’s global teams create and develop a deep and diverse portfolio of games, featuring brands such as Assassin’s Creed ®, Brawlhalla®, For Honor®, Far Cry®, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon®, Just Dance®, Rabbids, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six®, The Crew®, Tom Clancy’s The Division®, and Watch Dogs®. Through Ubisoft Connect, players can enjoy an ecosystem of services to enhance their gaming experience, get rewards and connect with friends across platforms. With Ubisoft+, the subscription service, they can access a growing catalog of more than 100 Ubisoft games and DLC. For the 2021–22 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €2,129 million. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com.  

© 2022 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Ubisoft, and the Ubisoft logo are registered or unregistered trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the US and/or other countries.  

Leading video game developer BANDAI NAMCO Online and publisher Bandai Namco Europe today announced that GUNDAM EVOLUTION, the franchise’s first-ever free-to-play hero shooter, will release on Steam on September 22^nd in Europe. GUNDAM EVOLUTION will launch with a roster of 12 playable mobile suits and will pit players against each other in 6v6 PvP combat across three objective-based game modes. GUNDAM EVOLUTION will later release on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One on December 1^st.

Accompanying today’s announcement, two new videos were released to prepare aspiring Gundam pilots for the action-packed mission that lies ahead:

Watch the trailer now:

Watch the +mission briefing video by Kazuya Maruyama, the Producer, & Ryota Hogaki, the Battle Director 

GUNDAM EVOLUTION is a free-to-play team-based first-person shooter featuring 6v6 PvP combat with playable mobile suits from across the Gundam multiverse. The game will offer three objective-based game modes: Point Capture, Domination and Destruction. The title presents a unique set of challenges that will require teams to craft and execute formidable offensive and defensive strategies to emerge victorious.

Respective regional launch dates (in local time), as well as supported regions, can be found below:

• Europe — September 22 [PC] / December 1 [Consoles]
  • Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Austria, Denmark, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Switzerland, Sweden, Norway
• North America — September 21 [PC] / November 30 [Consoles]
  • United States, Canada
• Asia — September 22 [PC (all regions)] / December 1 [Consoles (Japan only)]
  • Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand

For more information about GUNDAM EVOLUTION, please visit the official website at GUNDAMEVOLUTION.COM, or join the conversation on Twitter at https://twitter.com/gundamevolution.

Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Disney Dreamlight Valley, You Suck at Parking, Metal: Hellsinger, and More
by Megan Spurr, Community Lead, Xbox Game

If your dream was to find yourself playing as a super dog, restoring magic to a Disney Dreamlight Valley, or really coming to terms with how badly You Suck At Parking, have I got some games for you – and also might question what you dream about regularly. While you’re updating your ordered list of games to play, make sure you add a reminder to check back here for our updates September 15 at the Tokyo Games Show! For now, let’s get to the games:

Available Today

Disney Dreamlight Valley: Founder’s Edition (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Available on day one with Game Pass:  Members get early access, exclusive cosmetic rewards, and in-game currency for Disney Dreamlight Valley, a hybrid between a life-sim and an adventure game rich with quests, exploration, and engaging activities featuring Disney and Pixar friends, both old and new. Once an idyllic land, Dreamlight Valley was a place where Disney and Pixar characters lived in harmony – until the Forgetting. Night Thorns grew across the land and severed the wonderful memories tied to this magical place. Now it’s up to you to discover the stories of this world and bring the magic back to Dreamlight Valley!

Opus Magnum (PC) ID@Xbox
An open-ended puzzle game from Zachtronics, the creators of Shenzhen I/O. Master the intricate, physical machinery of the transmutation engine – the alchemical engineer’s most advanced tool – and use it to create vital remedies, precious gemstones, deadly weapons, and more.

Train Sim World 3 (Console and PC) ID@Xbox
Available on day one with Game Pass: Explore three highly detailed routes and learn the controls of the nine high-powered locomotives in Train Sim World 3 with the brand-new Training Center. Battle through extreme weather with the new dynamic weather system and see volumetric skies powered by a new lighting system that breathes new life into the routes of Train Sim World 3.

Coming Soon

Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation (PC) ID@Xbox – September 13
A massive-scale real-time strategy game where you command entire armies on a dynamic battlefield. Conquer multiple worlds across several single-player campaigns; or play with your friends in multiplayer combat.

DC League of Super-Pets: The Adventures of Krypto and Ace (Cloud, Console, and PC) – September 13
Suit up as super-dogs Krypto and Ace to uncover Lex Luthor’s plot to pet-nap Metropolis’ strays. Soar through the skies, unleash your special abilities and protect the streets of Metropolis from Lex’s plans and bring the evil LexBots to heel.

You Suck at Parking (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – September 14
Available on day one with Game Pass: You Suck at Parking is the world’s most extreme parking game, and the only racing game where the goal is to stop. The game is all physics based and you drive, drift, jump, and teleport through tricky courses. Collect cars, learn new mechanics, and customize your ride in this ever-evolving parking racer. When you’re done beating world records in the solo campaign, give your friends the hard shoulder in multiplayer, and battle to pull into podium position!

Despot’s Game (Console and PC) ID@Xbox – September 15
Available on day one with Game Pass: Guide puny humans through Despot’s Game – a rogue-like tactics army battler. Equip your team and sacrifice them through procedural dungeons as you fight enemies, and other players!

Metal: Hellsinger (PC and Xbox Series X|S) ID@Xbox – September 15
Available on day one with Game Pass: Metal: Hellsinger is a rhythm FPS brimming with diabolical enemies, powerful weapons, and metal music. Strike terror into the hearts of demons as you fight your way through eight Hells on an infernal journey to achieve the purest of goals: Vengeance.

In Case You Missed It

Grid Legends (Console and PC) EA Play – Available now
Buckle up for high-octane racing as Grid Legends becomes the latest game to join The Play List with EA Play. Game Pass Ultimate members can experience edge-of-your-seat motorsport action, an immersive story mode in ‘Driven to Glory’, and stunning racing variety, as recurring EA Play events keep the wheel-to-wheel action alive.

DLC / Game Updates

Dead by Daylight: Resident Evil: Project W – Available now
Game Pass members save 10%! Dead by Daylight: Resident Evil: Project W features a new Killer – Albert Wesker, The Mastermind – and two new Survivors Ada Wong and Rebecca Chambers.

Grounded: The Home Stretch Update – Available now
Grounded enters its home stretch as this is the final major update for Game Preview before the 1.0 Release on September 27. Pet gnats, shared saves, and enhanced weapon and armor upgrades systems are just a few of the new goodies you’ll find in this Home Stretch update.

The Elder Scrolls Online: Lost Depths DLC – Available beginning today
Xbox Game Pass members can save up to 10% on Crowns in the Xbox Store! Explore two new dungeons and continue your Legacy of the Bretons year-long adventure in The Elder Scrolls Online: Lost Depths dungeon DLC. With new dungeons to conquer, stories to experience, and unique rewards to earn, ESO: Lost Depths is available today on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S consoles.

Halo Infinite: The Yappening Event – Available beginning today
The legacy of the legendary Grunt warlord, YapYap, continues in Season 2 of Halo Infinite. The Yappening is a one-time event that will run for two weeks during Season 2 and is coupled with a free 10-tier Event Pass offering players fun, whimsical rewards worthy of YapYap himself.

Fallout 76: The Pitt – September 13
Fallout 76 takes you to the Pitt. Journey outside of Appalachia for the first time and explore the City of Steel! Expeditions offer a new way to earn rewards through story-based missions and daily quests.

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks

Rumbleverse: Smash Boxer Pack – Available now
This Perk includes the exclusive Smash Boxer cosmetic set, an exclusive title card background and border, and a 120-minute gameplay Fame booster.

Dead by Daylight: The Legion & Yui Outfits – September 8
Explore the backstories of The Legion and Yui Kimura with 2 very rare outfits: The Legion’s High-Vis Horror and Yui’s Kumi-Daiko Performer.

Need for Speed Payback: DLX Content Pack – September 13
Get an edge over the competition with the Deluxe Edition Upgrade.

Warframe: Twin Grakatas Jade Bundle – September 15
Boost your Arsenal with the powerful Twin Grakatas, their elegant Jade Weapon Skin, Jade Clem Emblem, Platinum and more for a limited time!

Leaving September 15

The following games are leaving the Game Pass library soon. Consider jumping back in to wrap up any loose ends or grab some extra achievements before they go! Remember you can save up to 20% on your purchase of these games to keep them in your library.

• A Plague Tale: Innocence (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Aragami 2 (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Craftopia (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Final Fantasy XIII (Console and PC)
• Flynn: Son of Crimson (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• I Am Fish (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Lost Words: Beyond the Page (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Mighty Goose (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• SkateBird (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• The Artful Escape (Cloud, Console, and PC)

We’ll be back soon as always with more games to play soon. In the meantime, keep an eye on @XboxGamePassPC and @XboxGamePass on Twitter or @XboxGamePass on Instagram for when games are ready for you to install and play (or save yourself a step and use the Game Pass mobile app to pre-install games directly to your console or PC)! Be back soon!

THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS: GRAND CROSS LAUNCHES NEW GAME UPDATE FEATURING COLLAB ENCORE WITH RE:ZERO

LOS ANGELES – September 6, 2022 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, released 7DS X Re:ZERO Collab Encore content update for The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross. Back by popular demand, this is a follow-up to the 2021 in-game update featuring new heroes, limited-time events, special rewards and more.

Starting today, players can celebrate 7DS X Re:ZEROCollab Encore update with the following playable content and events:

●    New Re:ZERO Characters: [Re:ZERO]Witch of Greed Echidna and [Re:ZERO] The Master Swordsman Reinhard have been added to the roster from the popular anime series.

●    7DS X Re:ZERO Collab Encore Collab Draw: Players will have the opportunity to draw 7DS X Re:ZERO Collab heroes, including newly added characters from this latest game update. Additionally, SSR tier characters are guaranteed for 300 mileage, while 7DS X Re:ZERO Collab heroes are guaranteed for 600 mileage (choose 1 out of 6 heroes).

●    7DS X Re:ZERO Collab Encore Check-In Event: Check-in rewards will be available across a 14-day period. Players who complete 14-day check-in will receive SSR [Re:ZERO]Twin Maid Ram, the Super Awakening Coin and other rewards will be provided for the duration of the event.

●    7DS X Re:ZERO Special Mission: Players who enter 5 different missions and complete them will earn [Re:ZERO] Twin Maid Rem. In addition, 10 Collab Encore Pick-up Tickets are provided for completion of the entire mission (2  Collab Encore Pick-up Tickets provided for each mission).

●    7DS X Re:ZERO Re: Britannia Collab Story: In this newly-added 7DS X Re:ZERO Collab story mode, players can experience different endings based on their choices. Various rewards will be offered based on the ending, including the SSR Guaranteed Ticket.

●    7DS X Re:ZERO Special ~ The Terror Approaches! [Three Great Mabeasts] The Great Rabbit: A new boss battle has been added for this 7DS X Re:ZERO Collab content update. Great Rabbit’s Fragmented Horn, which is earned by clearing, can be traded for a  Rem / Beatrice costume or the UR Evolution Pendant at the Exchange Shop.

The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross translates the storytelling and adventures of [The Seven Deadly Sins] into a highly engaging and entertaining mobile gaming experience. The game features stunning, high-resolution 3D graphics, more than 100 dramatic cutscenes, and is brought to life with the cast of the original Japanese voice actors reprising their characters.

The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross is now available for download on the App Store and Google Play. For more information, please visit the game’s official website and Facebook.

Based on the manga “The Seven Deadly Sins” by Nakaba Suzuki originally serialized in the weekly SHONEN MAGAZINE published by Kodansha Ltd.

©Nakaba Suzuki, KODANSHA/The Seven Deadly Sins: Revival of the Commandments Project,MBS. All Rights Reserved. ©Nakaba Suzuki, KODANSHA/The Seven Deadly Sins: Dragon’s Judgement Production Committee, TX.

©Netmarble Corp. & Netmarble F&C Inc.

©Tappei Nagatsuki, KADOKAWA/Re:ZERO2 PARTNERS All Rights Reserved.

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About Netmarble Corporation

Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a top developer and publisher pushing the boundaries of the mobile gaming experience with highly innovative games including Marvel Future Revolution, Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds, Lineage 2: Revolution, The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross, Blade & Soul Revolution and MARVEL Future Fight. As a parent company of Kabam, and a major shareholder of Jam City and HYBE (formerly Big Hit Entertainment), Netmarble strives to entertain audiences around the world with a variety of mobile games based on its powerful franchises and collaborations with IP holders worldwide. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com

CD PROJEKT RED has announced the release of the latest update for Cyberpunk 2077, bringing players a host of new features, as well as tie-ins to the upcoming anime Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, created in collaboration with Studio Trigger.

The latest episode of Night City Wire revealed additional details regarding the now-live Edgerunners Update — also known as Patch 1.6. Taking its name from the forthcoming anime Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, the latest update includes equippable items seen throughout the show, which is coming to Netflix on September 13th. Players exploring Night City will be able to find the iconic jacket worn by protagonist David Martinez as well as a shotgun used by a character from the show.

The highly community-requested transmog system, or Wardrobe, is now accessible from any of V’s apartments and safehouses. Players will have the ability to save up to six outfits that can then be viewed and selected from the inventory. Alongside this comes a cross-platform progression function, meaning saves can be uploaded to the cloud and seamlessly continued on a different platform.

Learn More about the Edgerunners Update

With this update also comes the ability to play Roach Race at any of the arcade cabinets throughout Night City. This minigame stars the beloved figure of Roach as she gallops, jumps, and glitches through locations from The Witcher series of games in an endlessly scrolling 2D platformer. High-scorers can expect prizes in the form of Eurodollars and items, and those who wish to play outside of Cyberpunk 2077 can also download Roach Race for free on iOS and Android. The mobile version of the game, developed in collaboration with Crunching Koalas, allows players from across the globe to compete in online leaderboards.

Another animal receiving a bigger role thanks to the Edgerunners Update is Nibbles the cat, whom players have already had the chance to meet and even adopt. With this update, Nibbles is now available to pose in Photo Mode. Apart from these features, there are also additional weapons, quests, and some new secrets to uncover in Night City. The latest REDstreams, which picked up after the conclusion of Night City Wire, was dedicated to showcasing an in-depth look at what’s coming to the game.

Watch the REDstreams For more information on Cyberpunk 2077, follow Facebook, Twitter, and visit cyberpunk.net.

About Cyberpunk 2077 Cyberpunk 2077 is a narrative-driven, open world RPG set in the most vibrant and dangerous metropolis of the future — Night City. The game follows the story of V, a hired gun on the rise in a world of cyberenhanced street warriors, tech-savvy netrunners and corporate life-hackers. Featuring CD PROJEKT RED’s hallmark concept of choices and consequences, players will face difficult decisions that ripple through the entire game. Winner of over 200 awards, 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. Together with GOG.COM, a game store offering hand-picked titles for PC and Mac, CD PROJEKT RED is part of the CD PROJEKT Capital Group. CD PROJEKT S.A. is listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange (ISIN: PLOPTTC00011).

During a special episode of Night City Wire — a show all about Cyberpunk 2077 — CD PROJEKT RED revealed the name and trailer for the game’s upcoming expansion, as well as more details on Cyberpunk: Edgerunners and the Edgerunners Update for the game.

Closing this Night City Wire special was the first official reveal of the upcoming expansion for Cyberpunk 2077. Introduced by Game Director Gabe Amatangelo, a sneak peek trailer showed off a glimpse into the expansion before confirming its title, Phantom Liberty. Amatangelo confirmed that a new cast of characters will be introduced in Phantom Liberty — who V will come into contact with inside a new location within Night City. Phantom Liberty is scheduled to release in 2023 for PlayStation 5, PC, Xbox Series X|S, and Stadia. Following the trailer, a video message from Keanu Reeves was shown, where the Hollywood star revealed that he will be reprising his role as rebel rockerboy Johnny Silverhand for Phantom Liberty. 

Prior to the news about Phantom Liberty, this Night City Wire special was jam-packed with information related to both the game and Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, the anime set in the world of Cyberpunk 2077 which will air on Netflix on September 13th. During a segment dedicated to the anime, Bartosz Sztybor — one of the creators of the show — sat down for an interview to provide insight and details about the anime, discussing the story, themes, characters, and more. He talked about the influence of collaborators Studio Trigger — the legendary Japanese studio bringing the world of the anime to life — the anime’s connection with Cyberpunk 2077, and more.

More details were also given about Cyberpunk 2077’s latest update, the Edgerunners Update — also known as Patch 1.6 — which introduces equippable items from the anime to the game. Players will have the chance to don the jacket worn by David Martinez, the anime’s protagonist, and wield a shotgun used by another character from the show. Alongside Edgerunners-inspired items, the update also brings a swathe of features to the game including a clothing transmog system, cross-platform progression, playable Roach Race minigame arcade cabinets, and much more.

For more information on Cyberpunk 2077, follow Facebook, Twitter, and visit cyberpunk.net. To learn more about Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, sign up for the Edgerunners newsletter on the official website. You can also keep up-to-date on new information through the series’ Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram accounts.

About Cyberpunk 2077
Cyberpunk 2077 is a narrative-driven, open world RPG set in the most vibrant and dangerous metropolis of the future — Night City. The game follows the story of V, a hired gun on the rise in a world of cyberenhanced street warriors, tech-savvy netrunners and corporate life-hackers. Featuring CD PROJEKT RED’s hallmark concept of choices and consequences, players will face difficult decisions that ripple through the entire game. Winner of over 200 awards, 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 upcoming futuristic AAA role-playing game — Cyberpunk 2077. Together with GOG.COM, a game store offering hand-picked titles for PC and Mac, CD PROJEKT RED is part of the CD PROJEKT Capital Group. CD PROJEKT S.A. is listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange (ISIN: PLOPTTC00011).

Fast, Fluid “Celestoidvania” Joins Apogee Publishing Family

NEW YORK — Sept. 6, 2022 —LUCID, the crystal-hopping adventure platformer by Eric Manahan of The Matte Black Studio, jumps, pulses, and slashes its way onto Steam for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch in 2024.

Published by Apogee Entertainment (Turbo Overkill, Duke Nukem, Prey, Max Payne), LUCID presents aheartfelt adventure in a crystalline fantasy. Venture across a massive overworld, solve challenging puzzle dungeons, and conquer white-knuckle combat to unlock powerful new abilities, revealing more secrets in previously explored areas. Tightly tuned for platforming perfection, LUCID embraces the flow-state fun of genre giants like Celeste while writing a love letter to the 2D golden age of Mega Man X, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, and Super Metroid.

Explore Aedyn, an enigmatic land replete with crystals, in the wake of the apocalyptic Great Fall. The Lucid Giant has fallen and only the few remaining Sentinels, practitioners of the Crystal Arts, can stop the corruption soaking the land. Take up the fight as Oenn, a young, stone-skinned Junior Sentinel. Seek the shattered pieces of the Lucid Giant and confront the ancient, celestial entity which threatens Aedyn.

Expand Oenn’s mobility and enhance his combat arsenal with the five Crystal Arts—rewards for braving memorable dungeons like the icy climb of Onyx Ridge or the toxic gloom of Welltown. While Oenn can jump, dash, and pulse on his own, chain the Crystal Arts together to traverse impossible gap distances and unlock devastating combo attacks. Soften enemy armor from afar with the ranged Crystal Pulse before crushing their defenses with an overhead Crystal Axe slam. Fire the Crystal Spear to break open a pathway above or use its “down air” as a pogo to extend Oenn’s jump.

By equipping up to two Crystal Arts at once and fluidly swapping them mid-combo, lay bare the secrets of Aedyn. Solve devious puzzles in the deepest depths, defeat formidable bosses, and explore the overworld, aiding villagers and piecing together Aedyn’s history. Every item on Oenn’s journey possesses a world-building lore description, and translating runic language or defeating enough of one enemy will unfold a bigger narrative tapestry.

“With LUCID, I’m devoted to letting players tell as much of the story as they like, in precisely their own way,” said Eric Manahan, founder of The Matte Black Studio. “From the narrative threads you choose to tug on, to the Crystal Arts and movement tech you embrace the most, LUCID aims to let you write your own legend in a shattered world of platforming bliss.”

“Apogee got its start with some pretty famous platform games in the early ‘90s, like Commander Keen, Duke Nukem, Cosmo’s Cosmic Canyon, Bio Menace, and Monster Bash,” said Scott Miller, Apogee’s original founder. “It makes total sense for us to get back into platformers and with LUCID, we finally found one that’s innovative, deep with story, and has a super fun lead character with a ton of tricks up his jacket sleeve.”

LUCID will debut in 2024 on all platforms of note. To take your first steps in Aedyn, follow @_theMatteBlack and @Apogee_Ent on Twitter, hang out with Eric on Instagram, subscribe to the Apogee Entertainment and Matte Black Studio Discord servers, and wishlist LUCID on Steam.

About The Matte Black Studio

Based in New York, The Matte Black Studio is headed and created by Eric Manahan, who wears many hats, including that of artist, coder, and designer behind the high-action, crystal punk, dark fantasy game LUCID. 

As The Matte Black Studio, Eric aims to fuse his love of the classics with modern sensibilities.  

About Apogee Entertainment

The “Apogee Model,” as described in the new book, Shareware Heroes (Aug. 2022 release), was the starting point for talented indie developers to bypass retail and sell their games using online distribution in 1990. Apogee founder Scott Miller created this new model and soon funded, mentored, and published many indie upstarts and released a legendary string of global success stories, like Commander Keen, Duke Nukem, Wolfenstein 3D, Rise of the Triad, Shadow Warrior, Max Payne and Prey, earning over a billion dollars commercially. Miller also created the 3D Realms label for Apogee, which was sold to Embracer Group in 2021.

The new Apogee Entertainment, with founder Scott Miller and longtime partner Terry Nagy at the helm, will empower today’s incredibly talented indie developers, paving the way for their global success with innovative ideas, cutting-edge marketing, and the same fearlessness that changed the industry. 

Lead a troupe of Strongmen, Fire Blowers, Clowns and more to save steampunk Victorian London in this original turn-based tactical RPG

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – Sept. 6, 2022 – Come one, come all! Circus Electrique, the original turn-based tactical RPG from Zen Studios and Saber Interactive, is now available on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. Named for the greatest show in Victorian London, Circus Electrique is part story-driven RPG, part strategy game, and part circus management game  – all with a steampunk twist!

When a mysterious calamity called “The Maddening” turns everyday Londoners into violent killers, only the dazzling Strongmen, Fire Blowers, Escape Artists, Clowns, Ventriloquists, and other astonishing performers of the Circus Electrique can save the day. Your unlikely heroes will face off against Bobbies and British Sailors gone bad, aggressive Posh Girls, menacing Mimes and Robobears, and other over-the-top Victorian archetypes across six sprawling districts.

It’s up to you and your carnival crusaders to put on a good show and get to the bottom of this mystery. Build a team of uniquely skilled entertainers, lead them through the city streets, and strategically juggle their positioning and abilities in battle, all while keeping the circus up and running with new shows. Circus Electrique’s intricate Devotion system influences your characters’ morale and performance both in battle and in the ongoing circus shows you’ll manage.

Key Features

• Send in the Clowns: Assemble an amazing troupe of heroes with 15 playable archetypes like Strongmen, Fire Blowers, Escape Artists, Clowns, and other classic circus performers, each offering a deep variety of skills and choices in battle.
• Electrifying RPG Combat: Strategically balance your team’s positioning and abilities in turn-based tactical action against a wide range of challenging enemies.
• A Circus Like No Other: Dive into a striking world and story blending colorful 2D and 3D artwork based on vintage circus posters, Victorian-era archetypes and classic steampunk charm.
• Manage the Greatest Show in Steampunk London: The show must go on! Rebuild the circus to its former glory and beyond, recruiting and training the most talented performers from around the world. Their skill, chemistry with one another, and overall Devotion will determine the success of each show – and you’ll need every shilling you can get to keep the lights on.

For more on Circus Electrique, visit www.PlayCircusElectrique.com, check out the complete gameplay overview trailer, and follow the latest updates on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

About Zen Studios

Zen Studios is a leading global producer and publisher of interactive entertainment software for all major digital game platforms. Recognized as one of the premier gaming studios in the world, Zen has worked with some of the most iconic entertainment studios, including Lucasfilm, Marvel Entertainment, NBC Universal, Funko and FOX Digital Entertainment.

Zen’s Pinball FX franchise has defined video game pinball excellence since 2007, and critically acclaimed titles like Operencia: The Stolen Sun have proven its devotion to creating captivating RPGs. Zen Studios joined Saber Interactive in November 2020. For more information on Zen’s library of titles, visit https://zenstudios.com.

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, World War Z, SnowRunner, Evil Dead: The Game and A Quiet Place. 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.