World of Warships New Season of Ranked Battles Brings Superships Alongside Huge Graphical Improvements In Update 0.10.10 

The “Arms Race” battle type also returns as Soviet aircraft carriers sail out of early access

11^th November – World of Warships’ latest update 0.10.10 is packed full of changes, including the fifth season of Ranked Battles with superships, the return of popular battle type ”Arm’s Race” and huge graphical improvements to the game, alongside much more.

Massive Visual Improvements

World of Warships prides itself on offering stunning visual displays of naval combat for gamers and military history enthusiasts across the world, and this update is set to make the game’s visuals bolder and better than ever before. 

Firstly, the simulation of water on all maps has been completely changed. The new simulation system allows you to get waves of almost any shape and height, and also makes their dynamics realistic, with ships visually swaying on the waves. Some maps have also been updated with HD textures and animated objects. Vegetation has been improved and it looks more realistic on all maps. Besides the surface, changes have been made on the underwater world as well, which continue to be vastly improved as Submarines continue to roll-out in the game.

Superships in Ranked and Co-op Battles

As World of Warships enters into its fifth season of ranked battles, a new range of superships is here to shake things up, as well as changes to the existing superships. In addition to the existing super ships Satsuma and Hannover, there will be 4 more super-ships: Condé, Annapolis, Yamagiri and Zorkiy. 

In true supership style, these new vessels will have unique features that offer players alternative gameplay tactics and diversify decision-making in battle. Conde, Annapolis and Zorkiy can boast an alternate firing mode, which makes all their turrets fire several salvos in rapid succession. The Yamagiri, meanwhile, offers two types of torpedoes, that can be exchanged during the battle enabling players to prioritise either range, speed, or damage in their combat engagements. The existing superships, Satsuma and Hannover will see some changes with their unique feature – Combat Instructions. Instead of it being automatically triggered, players will now be able to activate it themselves at the most opportune moment in the battle.

All six superships will be available for rent from random bundles that can be purchased from the Armory for a new temporary resource – Supership Tokens. Tokens can be obtained for completing special combat missions on Tier X ships. Superships will be available to play in both Ranked and Co-op battles. 

Soviet Aircraft Carriers Enter the Fray

With the release of Update 0.10.10, “Komsomolets”, “Serov”, “Pobeda” and “Admiral Nakhimov” will be available for research to all players. These formidable ships will offer players devastating attacks with their whole squadron, rocket boosters, long-range torpedoes as well as skip bombers. 

The second week of the Update will bring five thematic groups of combat missions, upon its completion players will be rewarded with a historical Soviet battleship Novorossiysk, a commander with 6 skill points and a port slot.  

As the Soviets complete their full release, German battleships Tier III-IX continue their early access through Update 0.10.10. The iconic Hamburg port has been decked out, and players can trade German tokens for these ships, and with the release of the update, a special combat mission will be available, awarding players with a themed patch and a flag.

Arms Race

The popular Arms race battle type is back, as Wargaming gradually prepares to launch the game mode into Random Battles in the future. Players will need to coordinate with their team in a 12 vs 12 format, capturing special boost zones as reinforcements continue to arrive. Improving on the original format, the new iteration will see several changes including two new buffs that will increase armament damage and HP pool of ships.

This update also includes significant changes to Submarines as they continue to be tested by the community. Finally, festive battle performance bonuses arrived early this year. Starting from Tier V onwards players can grab Coal, Steel, or a special temporary resource called New Year Certificates that can be exchanged for Santa’s Gift containers in the next update. 

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Hail to the Chief: Become the Most Powerful Person in the World in This Is the President

Sydney, Australia, November 11^th,  2021 – Ladies and Gentlemen, the next President of the United States of America: You!

In this upcoming story-driven satirical thriller, you are elected to the most influential position in the world with just one goal in mind: advancing your own agenda. With a history as a shady, rich, and ruthless businessman, you’re under investigation by the FBI. They don’t have proof yet, but eventually, they’ll dig something up. Being president grants you immunity and to keep it that way, you’ll have to pass the 28th Amendment to the Constitution, granting you lifelong immunity!

Manage your team of skilled professionals and make sure the amendment is passed – no matter the cost. How you spend your time in the Oval Office is up to you. Can the sinner become a sort-of-saint and make it look like he’s actually a good president? Or will the people call you out for the crook that you are and cause your approval ratings to sink to rock bottom?

Experience this dark and gritty political thriller when This Is the President launches on December 6^th, 2021 on PC (December 7^th, 2021 AEDT).

This Is the President on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/730430

About This is the President

This Is the President is a satirical thriller, where the President of the USA manages the country like a mobster and tries to escape justice for past crimes. Change the fabric of the United States Constitution by persuading, blackmailing, bribing, and bullying a large part of the political system into granting you lifelong immunity.

Key features

• Manage your approval rating, cash and crew unlike any US President before – stay on top of your presidency by any means necessary.
• Hold speeches, draft executive orders, manage daily crises, hold press conferences, and tweet better than any President before.
• Hire a team of assassins, hackers, lobbyists, and other specialists. Send them on dangerous missions that can be solved by legal means. If that doesn’t work, send them on dangerous missions that can be solved by illegal means.
• Experience a compelling interactive narrative with a wide variety of choices and story branches. Will you end your term on your terms or are you just a pawn in a bigger game?
• Rule the country as a true mobster would with a shadow cabinet that is feared and respected on a global scale.

About SuperPAC

SuperPAC is a video game developer based in Minsk and Moscow. The team was set up specifically for the development of This Is the President and supervised by the creators of This Is the Police franchise.

About THQ Nordic

The THQ Nordic official boiler plate can be found here: https://thqnordic.com/company/about

THQ Nordic Website

FAR CRY® 6 DOWNLOADABLE CONTENT, VAAS: INSANITY, AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 16

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – Vaas: Insanity will be available on November 16 on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, and Windows PC through the Ubisoft Store and the Epic Games Store, as well as on Ubisoft’s subscription service, Ubisoft+*. Players must own Far Cry 6 to access Vaas: Insanity.

Players will embody Vaas, the iconic villain from Far Cry® 3 played by Michael Mando (Better Call Saul), who is reprising his role in a brand-new experience inspired by the roguelite genre. Starting with nothing more than a pistol to defend themselves, players will need to find new weapons and unlock power-ups to become stronger and progress deeper into the depths of Vaas’ psyche. Blending intense action and storytelling, Vaas: Insanity will provide a unique opportunity to better understand Vaas’ past, personal demons and motivations.

Led by Ubisoft Toronto**, Far Cry 6 is an open-world first-person shooter that plunges players into the heart of a modern-day guerrilla revolution. On the island of Yara, President Antón Castillo vows to restore his nation to its former glory while grooming his son Diego to follow in his footsteps. Yet, paradise comes at a cost and enriching his country means subjugating those who don’t follow his vision. Players will take up the cause to liberate Yara as Dani Rojas – a local Yaran and military drop out – tries to escape Yara but ends up joining revolutionary group, Libertad. As Dani, players will experience the adrenaline and chaos of “resolver” guerrilla combat, Far Cry style, with the most creative and innovative arsenal yet.

For more information on Far Cry 6, please visit Farcry.com

For the latest news on all of Ubisoft’s games, please visit: news.ubisoft.com

*$19.95 per month. Cancel anytime. The Ultimate Edition will be available as part of a UPLAY+ subscription. More information at uplayplus.com.

**In close collaboration with Montreal. Other studios involved include Ubisoft Shanghai, Ubisoft Berlin, Ubisoft Kyiv, Ubisoft Philippines, and Ubisoft Montpellier.

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 2020-21 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €2,241 million. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com.

© 2021 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are registered trademarks in the US and/or other countries.

Time To Book Your Holidays: ELEX II Releasing March 1st, 2022 

Sydney, Australia, November 11^th,  2021: Magalan is in dire need of a hero. The factions are inches away from starting an open war, the world is still haunted by monsters of all different kinds and a new threat is rising, in an attempt to change the face of the planet forever – survival of mankind not included. That means it’s about time for you to return to Magalan, put on Jax’s boots, and kick some ass, when ELEX II, the science-fantasy RPG by Piranha Bytes releases on the 1st of March 2022 for PC and consoles.

ELEX II will feature a special Collector’s Edition, including:

• A 9.2-inch Alb Figurine
• The original soundtrack
• The official artbook
• A 2-inch “Cleric Amulett” key chain
• A Steelbook
• A concept album by Björn Pankratz, “Cassandra”
• and of course the game itself

The ELEX II Collector’s Edition has an RRP of $249.95.

Watch the Collector’s Edition trailer on YouTube:

ELEX II will release on March 1^st, 2022 for PC, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox One™, and the Xbox Series S/X™.

ELEX II can be wishlisted now on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/900040/ELEX_II/

Follow ELEX II on social media:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Elex_Game
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elexgame
Discord: https://discord.com/invite/elex

About ELEX II

ELEX II is the sequel to ELEX, the vintage open-world role-playing experience from the award-winning creators of the Gothic and Risen series, Piranha Bytes. ELEX II returns to the post-apocalyptic Science Fantasy world of Magalan, with massive environments that can be explored with unrivaled freedom via jetpack – you will be able to move through the epic story any way you want!

Several years after Jax defeated the Hybrid, a new threat arrives from the sky, unleashing the dangerous powers of dark Elex and endangering all life on the planet. In order to defend the peace on Magalan and the safety of his own family, Jax embarks on a mission to convince the factions to unite against the invaders, as well as a personal quest to find his son, Dex, who got separated from him …

Dive into a huge, hand-crafted, completely unique world with multiple factions and diverse environments set in a post-apocalyptic science fantasy universe.

The game allows you to:

• explore the planet of Magalan with unprecedented freedom, using your trusted jetpack to traverse the map and even fly!
• interact with a lived-in world, full of unique NPCs, who…

• …will remember what you’ve done and react accordingly
• …will join or leave your group depending on how you behave
• …are able to be killed, which will have an effect on the story
• engage in fluid close and ranged combat with a massively improved control system
• experience a story where your actions have consequences, immersing you in a world of moral decisions

Learn more about the ELEX franchise on the official website: ELEX Official Website

Notes for Editors:

About THQ Nordic

The THQ Nordic official boiler plate can be found here: https://thqnordic.com/company/about

SEVEN KNIGHTS 2, THE LONG-AWAITED SEQUEL TO NETMARBLE’S ORIGINAL MOBILE RPG SEVEN KNIGHTS, LAUNCHES WORLDWIDE

Available Now in 12 Languages as a Free-to-Play Game on the App Store, Google Play    

LOS ANGELES – NOV. 10, 2021 – Fans of Netmarble’s original and long-running mobile roleplaying game Seven Knights can now embark on a new, deep, and immersive cinematic chapter of the franchise as Seven Knights 2 officially makes its worldwide debut, and the game is now available as a free download on the App Store and Google Play. Users can watch an all-new video for the launch on the Official Seven Knights 2 YouTube Channel.

Seven Knights 2 takes place 20 years after the original Seven Knights game. This new story centers on the Daybreak Mercenaries led by Lene, the daughter of Eileene, who is a member of the Seven Knights in the original game. The Daybreak Mercenaries embark on a journey to find Rudy, the last member of the Seven Knights, after a series of events involving a mysterious girl named Phiné. Fans around the world can now begin collecting and developing charismatic heroes while engaging in a deep and immersive cinematic story.

To celebrate the game’s launch, Netmarble is planning a “New Mercenary Commander Special Daily Login”event, allowing users to unlock various rewards, including a Legendary Grade ‘Saint of Light Karin’ upon the 7th daily log-in to the game.

Key features players can look forward to at launch include:

• Collectible Charismatic Heroes: There are a total of 46 characters available to collect at launch, including familiar characters from the original Seven Knights that are joined by new Seven Knights 2 characters

• Challenging Boss Fights:

• Players can look forward to strategizing with different decks using  various hero compositions, formations and pets
•  In addition, players will engage in battles using skills with amazing visuals, while partaking in real-time group battles controlling up to four heroes at once

• Deep, Immersive Cinematic Story: Seven Knights 2 features a deep and immersive story with two hours of high-quality cinematic cutscenes for role-playing fans to enjoy

Seven Knights 2 is a cinematic mobile RPG that allows players to collect and develop charismatic heroes of all shapes and sizes while engaging in a deep and immersive cinematic story thanks to real-time controls and in-game loadouts with heroic stat combinations, formations, and pets. Starring an array of characters depicted with stunning high-quality graphics powered by Unreal Engine 4, Seven Knights 2 will immerse players in a true sequel featuring the fun and innovative gameplay of Seven Knights enjoyed by players around the world.

To date, Seven Knights has seen 60 million downloads worldwide. Seven Knights 2 has also been successful in Korea, having ranked #1 in the App Store and #2 on Google Play in terms of revenue earned following its November 2020 launch. Following the global launch, Seven Knights 2 will be available to play in twelve languages, including English, Japanese, Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, Thai, Portuguese, Spanish, German, Italian, French, Russian, and Indonesian.

More information on Seven Knights 2’s launch can be found on official Facebook page, YouTube, Discord and Official forums or by visiting Netmarble’s Global YouTube channel.

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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.

This past weekend, Studio Wildcard hosted its annual Extra Life 24-hour charity stream and with the help of the ARK: Survival Evolved community, sponsors and Extra Life team, they are now #1 globally on the Leaderboard for both the Individual and Team fundraising! The collective efforts raised over $185,000 for children in need establishing a new record for Team ARK. The Wildcard dev team is so grateful for the generous, supportive players, partners & sponsors, as well as the opportunity to help facilitate this raising funds for Children’s Miracle Network, delivering giveaways and big ARK game reveals – this year is no exception!

During Extra Life the Wildcard team shared sneak peeks at upcoming content including visuals from the Lost Island official map coming to ARK: Survival Evolved on December 14, 2021. This expansive 150 sq. kilometer map will have Survivors encountering new biomes, challenges and mysterious ruins! Arriving with the map will be three brand new real-world creatures that were revealed this past Saturday during Extra Life fundraising goals: Amargasaurus, Dinopithecus, and Sinomacrops!

Lost Island and its creatures will be a free DLC coming to Steam, Epic, Xbox, PlayStation on December 14th, 2021.

Also Fjordur will be making its debut on the ARK in June 2022! Currently an unofficial PC mod, this cold-weather, breathtaking map will become official game content for both PC and console when released. This mod is a fan favorite where Survivors discover ancient realms, huge castles and endeavor to become a real Viking. At launch Fjordur will contain three new creatures: first announced is the Andrewsarchus, with one of the last two chosen by the ARK community and revealed next year.

ARK will be fully compatible with Steam Deck, the upcoming Proton based handheld gaming computer from Valve Corporation, with BattlEye support right out of the box!

For the latest updates follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook, subscribe to us on YouTube, visit the Website at playark.com and watch us tame and train leviathan dinosaurs on Twitch.TV.
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Atari® Unveils 50th Anniversary Logo — Commemorating Five Decades Since Jump-Starting the Video Game Industry

Pioneering Video Game Company Begins Celebration of 50 Years of Activity with Reveal of “GoldSchool Sunnyvale” Logo, Remastered Anniversary Games Collection, and Limited Edition Anniversary Merchandise 

New York, NY (November 10, 2021) – Atari® — the pioneering video game brand and interactive entertainment producer — today revealed a commemorative 50th Anniversary logo that celebrates the five decades since Atari launched the modern video game industry.

The new commemorative logo incorporates Atari’s iconic “Fuji,” which will continue to serve as the primary Atari brandmark and has been named the “GoldSchool Sunnyvale” logo as a tribute to the legendary original Atari internal design studio, based in Sunnyvale, California, and also to acknowledge the “golden anniversary” of the games industry Atari helped launch. The new Atari 50th Anniversary logo, and future creative variants, will be used across marketing communications, on games, and on first-party and licensed products through the end of the 2022 golden anniversary year. Atari will celebrate its official anniversary on June 27, 2022, 50 years since the date the company was originally incorporated. 

Atari was founded in 1972 by Nolan Bushnell and Ted Dabney. The company played a formative role in the video game industry, introducing a series of world-renowned brands like Asteroids®, Centipede®, Missile Command®, Pong® and others to the gaming lexicon as well as the first widely adopted home video game console with swappable cartridges, the iconic Atari 2600. Five decades later, the company remains an active and innovative brand, globally recognized for its multi-platform, interactive entertainment and licensed products. 

Additional anniversary announcements, including new multi-platform game titles, such as Atari’s upcoming Food Fight remake, and major licensing collaborations will be made in the coming year.  Atari began ramping up for the 50th Anniversary with the launch of the Atari VCS Videogame Computer System in June 2021, and the launch of the Recharged game series for PC and console, which updates classic Atari games for modern players and hardware.

“On behalf of the entire Atari team, I’m proud to unveil this commemorative logo and launch the celebration of our 50th anniversary,” said Atari CEO, Wade Rosen. “Atari has an exciting year ahead, filled with new and commemorative products that will delight our fans; including the launch of new premium game titles, new business initiatives, and several really exciting lifestyle product collaborations.”

As part of the roll-out of Atari’s 50th Anniversary celebration, Atari has released a limited supply of t-shirts featuring the GoldSchool Sunnyvale logo. The t-shirts are available for sale on Atari’s website and can be purchased in limited-edition Atari VCS anniversary bundles on AtariVCS.com.

Atari will release a 50th Anniversary Games Collection in 2022 that includes remasters of seminal Atari classics along with supplemental content that explores the origins of the titles and their impact on the videogame industry.

About ATARI

Atari is an interactive entertainment company and an iconic gaming industry brand that transcends generations and audiences. The company is globally recognized for its multi-platform, interactive entertainment and licensed products. Atari owns and/or manages a portfolio of more than 200 unique games and franchises, including world-renowned brands like Asteroids®, Centipede®, Missile Command®, Pong®, and RollerCoaster Tycoon® and has recently launched the all-new Atari VCS videogame computer system. Atari has offices in New York and Paris. Visit us online at Atari.com.

© 2021 Atari VCS, LLC. All rights reserved. ©2021 Atari Interactive, Inc. Atari wordmark and logo are trademarks owned by Atari Interactive, Inc.

Dovetail Games and Asmodee Entertainment Announce CATAN for PlayStation®4 and Xbox One

The Ultimate CATAN Videogame Experience is Coming to Consoles

LYMM CHESHIRE, U.K. – Nov. 10, 2021 – Dovetail Games and Asmodee Entertainment are delighted to announce a partnership to bring CATAN to the PlayStation®4 home computer entertainment system and the Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X.

The island of Catan emerges on the screen for an immersive game experience like no other. Barter for resources, place roads and settlements to claim single or multiplayer victory in the digital version of the world-famous award-winning tabletop game.

The digital tabletop version of CATAN will bring the power and functionality of games consoles and combine that with the mechanics and themes of one of the world’s greatest board games.

“I have been a board game enthusiast and a committed CATAN player for many years, so it’s a personal thrill for me to be able to bring this much-loved experience to the Xbox and PlayStation platforms,” said Jon Rissik, Dovetail Games CEO. “Creatively, we are working with the team at Nomad Games who bring a wealth of experience in crafting high-quality digital board game experiences. We can’t wait to be able to bring the world of CATAN to life in a way that hasn’t been seen before on digital platforms.”

“We are very excited that CATAN will be adapted for PlayStation and Xbox and are looking forward to working Dovetail and their developers at Nomad on this version,” said Benjamin Teuber, Managing Director of CATAN GmbH.

Andy Jones, Managing Director of Asmodee Entertainment said “Bringing CATAN to the two major console platforms was a top priority for us and to be working with Dovetail gives us huge confidence that this will be an amazing game for both CATAN aficionados and new players alike.”

About Dovetail Games

Dovetail Games was launched in 2013. Previously trading as RailSimulator.com Ltd, the business launched in 2009 initially producing and marketing the PC game Train Simulator. Today, Dovetail Games is responsible for developing train, and fishing simulation games for PC and leading consoles. http://www.dovetailgames.com.

About CATAN GmbH

CATAN GmbH is the IP owner of the popular CATAN® brand. Today, its primary product is the CATAN board game — a contemporary classic. The CATAN brand universe encompasses an array of expansions, extensions, scenarios, standalone games, digital adaptations, stories, merchandise, and other consumer products. CATAN is available in over 40 languages and has sold over 36 million units worldwide since it was first published in 1995.

About Asmodee Entertainment

Asmodee Entertainment is a platform of games publisher and distributor Asmodee. Its mission is to extend Asmodee’s intellectual properties into TV/film, novels and comics, location-based entertainment, and consumer products, working closely with Asmodee board games and Asmodee Digital. Through best-in- class partnerships across the full spectrum of opportunities, Asmodee Entertainment will create truly global intellectual properties and brands. For more information visit asmodee-entertainment.biz.

About Nomad Games

Nomad Games is an independent video games developer and publisher based in Lymm, Cheshire. It was formed in 2011 by a small team of veteran digital developers, with over 20 years of experience. The company has evolved from the team’s passion for digital gaming on PCs and mobile devices and is expanding its business to offer publishing services to niche developers and license holders of tabletop games. The company is best known for its digital version of the classic Games Workshop board game Talisman, which has sold over a million units on PC, Mac, Android and iOS formats.

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New Update from Cloud Imperium Games Raises the Stakes for Players with Features Highlighting the Balance of Risk and Reward 

LOS ANGELES – Nov. 10, 2021 – Cloud Imperium Games (CIG) announced today, the release of the Star Citizen – Alpha 3.15: Deadly Consequences update. Today’s update introduces an array of exciting new systems for players, focusing on new hospitals and medical gameplay, including injury and recovery mechanics. In addition, players can look forward to significant updates to personal inventory systems that will make managing loadouts a more tactical endeavor. Updates to these major feature sets will heighten the level of risk vs. reward around players’ strategic choices in-game. The Star Citizen – Alpha 3.15: Deadly Consequences update marks another major milestone in CIG’s progress and continued commitment to its players to develop the most ambitious and transparent games development project in history – and follows an exciting first look at the next full star system in development for Star Citizen revealed at CitizenCon 2951.

“On behalf of the entire development team, I am thrilled to launch Alpha 3.15: Deadly Consequences, which adds vital new gameplay and content like healing, looting, and bombing to Star Citizen,” said Star Citizen Creative Director Chris Roberts. “We’re especially excited for the Tier 1 implementation of Medical gameplay and the hard gameplay choices that come withPhysical Inventory, which brings us one step closer to our shared vision for the best universe sim ever.” 

Star Citizen – Alpha 3.15: Deadly Consequences update key features include:

• Player Health System: Players can now be “downed” if they are wounded and can be revived by players to get back into the fight. While downed players can call for a rescue from nearby players, they can still be killed by other players and NPCs. Killed players will leave their items behind, which can then be looted by opportunistic adversaries. Injuries can also be applied to specific body parts, including the head, torso and limbs, that now impact gameplay until the injury is healed. For example, head injuries can now trigger dizziness and a wounded limb may make it more difficult to aim. These injuries come in three tiers from Tier 1 (most severe) to Tier 3 (least severe).
• Healing and Healing Tools: Players can temporarily heal themselves and other players with a variety of new healing tools, including the CuraLife Medical Gun and Multi-tool Healing Beam attachment. Healing tools will also increase the player’s blood drug level, which can come with deadly side effects if allowed to rise, including blurred vision, muffled audio, and even a “downed” state. The addition of these new healing mechanics and tools opens up a new gameplay profession, as players can adopt a medic-style role to travel the ‘verse and heal other players.
• Hospitals and Medbeds: New hospitals can be found in Orison, GrimHex, New Babbage, and Rest stop clinics. Hospitals can be set as respawn locations following player death and can also be used to heal critical injuries.
• Personal Inventory: Players can now manage their player loadout, personal inventory, and also external containers with this improved system. With the NikNax asset manager app, players can now locate and track inventory previously tied to specific locations, vehicles, off-ship crates, and on their person. This major update also introduces strategic inventory management decisions to players. Before beginning their adventure, players may need to make tough decisions for the road ahead, choosing between more weaponry, ammunition, or healing equipment. Running with a crew of likeminded players also introduces options for players to fill specific roles in terms of items and gear they bring to the mission.
• Dynamic Loot Generation: New dynamic loot generation leverages the existing Harvestables system to dynamically generate containers holding randomized loot. These containers can be generated across a planet surface, or at designated spawn points. With more rewards for pilots willing to take the risk, exploring the ‘verse has never been more rewarding.
• Origin 400i: Originally revealed at CitizenCon 2951, the Origin 400i makes its flyable debut in the Alpha 3.15: Deadly Consequences update. Designed for pilots in need of a vessel that can deliver in terms of speed, safety, and style, the Origin 400i is a ship that exudes luxury with its sleek design along with superb fuel efficiency and defenses that will take players to the far reaches of the galaxy.
• Crusader Hercules Starlifter A2: The A2 bomber has been used to devastating effect in airborne assaults, search and rescue operations, and landing initiatives. With more than double the firepower of the M2, and a custom bomb bay capable of delivering a staggering payload, the A2 caters to anyone hauling massive amounts of cargo through potentially unfriendly skies. Following the release of the C2 and M2, the arrival of the Hercules Starlifter A2 closes out Crusader Industries’ Starlifter line.
• New Bombing Mechanic: The new bombing mechanic introduced with the Starlifter A2 adds extra layers of tactical gameplay, allowing players to devise new strategies in both offensive and defensive scenarios. New bomb UI offers pilots a hi-tech solution for targeting, while retaining skill-based, manual aiming to place the perfect shot for maximum damage. That shot won’t come easy, as pilots will have to avoid inflicting friendly damage in the resulting blast radius as well as defend against countermeasures such as ground turrets and anti-aircraft missiles.
• New Infiltrate/Defend Missions: New mission modifiers that challenge players with defending objectives against waves of enemies in all-out assaults or avoiding detection have been introduced with both lawful and unlawful variants. 

For full details on the Star Citizen – Alpha 3.15: Deadly Consequences update, please head here. Players interested in what each development team is working on are encouraged to visit the Star Citizen Progress Tracker and roadmap on the official website.

Star Citizen combines classic space sim and FPS gameplay with boundary-pushing visuals in a massively multiplayer setting of unprecedented fidelity. Live how you want to live: shift paths from cargo hauler to outlaw, explorer, or any other role, whenever you want. Explore multiple planets and moons, including vast cities and underground caverns, all created with a unique combination of procedural planet technology and complementary hand-crafted design.

For further information, including how to download and play Star Citizen, visit the official website. Enlist today and join this ever-expanding universe by visiting the game’s Welcome Hub and Guide System for tips on how to play. Millions of players from around the world have already joined to help CIG build the most ambitious game ever made. For continued updates, keep up with Star Citizen on Facebook, Instagram, Twitch, Twitter, and YouTube.

About Cloud Imperium Games

Cloud Imperium Games is a new kind of independent studio dedicated to delivering AAA games outside the established publisher system. It was founded in 2012 by renowned visionary game developer Chris Roberts (Wing Commander series, Freelancer, Privateer), Sandi Gardiner, and international media lawyer and producer Ortwin Freyermuth (Carlito’s Way, Shattered, Das Boot – Director’s Cut), with industry veteran and studio director Erin Roberts (Lego videogame series, Starlancer, Privateer) joining the team in 2013. Cloud Imperium Games is creating Star Citizen, a record-shattering, largely crowdfunded space sim, and Squadron 42, a Hollywood-caliber, story-driven single-player game set in the same universe. Cloud Imperium Games operates in “open development” – sharing progress and updates in near real time. This paradigm-shifting development process (game development usually occurs behind closed doors) gives the community an unprecedented look at Star Citizen and Squadron 42’s development and allows direct feedback and interaction between players and developers, thereby ensuring that the games being developed are what players want to play.

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