World of Warships: Legends deploys Pan-Asian destroyers for the very first time in brand new update
Update 3.9 also marks the continuation of the Origin of Wisdom campaign – packed with rewards – and a double Bureau option for players to customise their branch choices
1 December –World of Warships: Legends, is headed east this update with a slew of Pan-Asian destroyers for players to captain on the high seas. Alongside this brand-new content, the limited time Origin of Wisdom campaign continues, Ranked Season 20 begins, and even more new ships are introduced alongside the return of some old favourites.
Pan-Asian Destroyers Inbound!
Take to the seas in powerful all-new Pan-Asian destroyers starting with the cruiser-like Tier I Shi An all the way up to the fearsome Tier VII Hsienyang, along with two new Commanders, late Qing Dynasty Admiral Sa Zhenbing and Captain Deng Shichang. Both Commanders come with different traits and skills to suit the player’s preferences.
The new line also comes with deep water torpedoes that are only able to hit ships with deeper draft – in other words, everything but destroyers. Research this branch to inflict heavy damage on enemies to flood their hulls, and prepare for the imminent Dragon Fleet Bureau project
The Origin of Wisdom campaign continues
On top of this, the six-week Origin of Wisdom campaign is live until December 20th, with a mountain of missions left to complete and rewards to obtain, including a swathe of boosters, camouflages, XP, credits, crates and patches. Missions from previous weeks are still available for players to accomplish if they’ve yet to start, with two Premium ships Tier IV French destroyer Siroco (unlocked at milestone 40) – armed with impressive 130mm guns, and Tier VII German cruiser Mainz (unlocked at Milestone 120) – with armour as thick as a heavy cruiser – still up for grabs.
Double the Bureaus, double the fun
Also on its way with Update 3.9 is an important decision for players to make – the choice between two Bureaus. The Legendary Tier USN Battleship Montana comes packed with 4×3 guns and solid torpedo protection, perfect to compete in the highest tier battles. On the flip side of the coin, however, is a flurry of Commander Progression items, scattered through the Dragon Fleet project, that can be boosted by the Pan-Asian navy branch.
New and old faces
Sailing into this update for the first time is the Tier VI Premium French battleship Strasbourg of the Dunkerque-class, historically a great asset against German raiders. With a speedy main battery reload and traverse as well as all-bow turret configuration, this beauty can add even more layers to playstyle.
And marking their grand return to World of Warships: Legends are a variety of ships, Commanders and themed in-game items from this year’s epic Godzilla vs Kong collaboration, as well as the Arpeggio of the Blue Steel -Ars Nova- range.
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About World of Warships: Legends Experience epic naval action in World of Warships: Legends, a massively multiplayer online game where you can master the seas in history’s greatest warships! Recruit legendary commanders from maritime history, upgrade your vessels and stake your claim to naval supremacy with or against players around the world in thrilling and immersive battles.
World of Warships: Legends brings the online naval action loved by millions to home consoles for the very first time, alongside a host of content and features exclusive to the console experience.
About Wargaming Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has grown to become one of the leaders in the gaming industry with 5,500 employees and offices spread all over the world. Over 200 million players enjoy Wargaming’s titles across all major gaming platforms. Their flagship products include the massively popular free-to-play hit World of Tanks and the strategic naval action game World of Warships.
Atari® Re-releases Sid Meier’s Popular Command Series Games for PC on Steam
Decision in the Desert, Crusade in Europe, and Conflict in VietnamReturn to Sale
NEW YORK — 30 Nov 2021 — Atari today announces the return of legendary game designer Sid Meier’s Command Series of classic 1980’s strategy games: Decision in the Desert, Crusade in Europe, and Conflict in Vietnamare now available on Steam.
The three part series of tactical wargames was originally released in the 1980s under the MicroProse label. Sid Meier, later creator of the Civilization series, collaborated with historian Ed Bever to ensure the games’ historical accuracy. Their realism and depth of strategic gameplay earned the titles a loyal following persisting to this day.
The approach to the Command Series grew from observation of actual tabletop U.S. military scenario exercises. As a result, the games challenge players to manage assets, strategically place and move them around the battlefield map, and outmaneuver the enemy. Victory requires careful strategic thinking and fast responses to rapidly changing battlefield conditions.
Crusade in Europe, originally released in 1985,is the first title in the Command Series and features real-time battles testing the skills of would-be commanders. Five different scenarios, from D-Day to the Battle of the Bulge, recreate the tactical decisions faced by commanders in the European Campaign.
Decision in the Desert, also released in 1985, features five historically accurate scenarios from World War II’s North African Campaign (1940 to 1942). Each scenario features multiple variables to create “what-if” situations, different levels of difficulty, and in-depth historical background information.
Conflict in Vietnam, the third title in the Command Series and released in 1986, begins with the defeat of the French colonial army and ends with the Viet Cong victory over the South Vietnam forces in 1972. Five major battles from the Vietnam War will challenge generals’ jungle combat command skills, as they harness airmobile forces, artillery and air strikes in a cat and mouse game of guerilla warfare.
“The Command Series titles are celebrated and played by a loyal following of retro and real-time simulation fans,” said Atari CEO, Wade Rosen. “We are excited to make these tactical wargames more widely available and accessible to a new generation of players.”
Decision in the Desert™, Crusade in Europe™, and Conflict in Vietnam™ are available for $6.99 each on Steam, and 25% off if all three are purchased in a bundle. For more information on Atari, please visit the company’s official website, or follow Atari onFacebook,Twitter, andInstagram.
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 atAtari.com.
High Calibre Launches Today in Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six® Siege
Discover Thorn, the new Irish Operator, a rework of the Outback map amongst many updates.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — December 1, 2021 — Today, Ubisoft® announced that High Calibre, the fourth and final season of the Tom Clancy’s Rainbow SixSiege Year 6, is now available on PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, the Xbox One family of consoles, Xbox Series X | S, Windows PC, including Ubisoft+, Ubisoft’s subscription service*. This new season brings new updates with the addition of the Irish operator Thorn, the rework of the map Outback, new default colours of the teams, and a new Battle Pass featuring a new exotic weapon skin, amongst other updates.
In High Calibre, players will discover a brand-new defender: Thorn, equipped with the Razorbloom Shell: a throwable proximity device that once triggered initiate a timed blast. If an enemy player doesn’t get out of the area of effect on time, they will receive damage at the end of the fuse timer. Thorn is a medium speed, medium armour Operator, and her loadout consists of the new custom made UZK50Gi or the M870 as primary weapons and the 1911 TACOPS or the C75-AUTO as secondary weapons.
In addition, the Outback map has been rebuilt to improve balancing and player comfort. Both the main building and its exterior have been tweaked to allow Attackers to create and execute more effective strategies. In addition, new exterior soft walls have been added to the building, and some areas have been refurbished and cleaned up to remove junk and provide better lines of sight and balance.
Year 6 Season 4 comes with a brand-new Battle Pass, including 100 tiers and 131 rewards, available until February 21. The Battle Pass includes a free and a Premium track available for 1200 R6 Credits. Owners of the Premium Battle Pass can play as Thorn immediately and progress faster, while other players can unlock her with Renown or R6 Credits starting December 14. New seasonal content including the Outback rework, new default team colours, new HUD and operator updates are available right now for free and for all players.
Rainbow Six Siege will be available for free from Thursday, December 2 to Monday, December 6 on Playstation®4, Playstation®5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X | S, and Windows PC on the Epic Games Store and Ubisoft Connect. Players will also benefit from a discount up to 70% during this period, depending on the platform and version of the game. For more information, please visit: http://rainbow6.com/freeweekend
Additional updates coming with High Calibre include:
Default team colors are now blue and red, with the opponent being always in red
New HUD
Balancing updates (Finka, Echo and Mozzie’s drones, bulletproof cameras update)
*Ubisoft+ is AUD$19.95 per month. Cancel anytime. More information at ubisoftplus.com.
About Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege
Alongside a thriving professional esports scene and a community of over 75 million registered players, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege puts players in the middle of a fast-paced, ever-evolving multiplayer experience grounded in the selection of unique operators. Using the right mix of tactics and destruction, Rainbow Six teams engage their enemies in sieges, where both sides have exclusive skills and gadgets at their disposal. Defenders prepare by transforming the environments around them into modern strongholds, while attackers use recon drones to gain intel for carefully planning their assault. With access to dozens of operators inspired by real-world counterintelligence agents from around the globe, players can choose exactly how they want to approach each challenge they encounter. Through the constant addition of new operators and maps that add to the depth of both strategy and combat, the unpredictability of each round of Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege sets a new bar for intensity and competition in gaming.
About Ubisoft
Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed®, Far Cry®, For Honor®, Just Dance®, Watch Dogs®, and Tom Clancy’s video game series including Ghost Recon®, Rainbow Six® and The Division®. The teams throughout Ubisoft’s worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. For the 2020-21 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €2,241 million. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com.
MARVEL’S AVENGERS UPDATE ADDS NEW KLAW RAID AND PLAYSTATION-EXCLUSIVE HERO SPIDER-MAN
Free Update for Owners of Marvel’s Avengers Also Brings Increase to Power-Level Cap and New Shipments System
SYDNEY (1st December, 2021) – Today, SQUARE ENIX® announced that Marvel’s Avengers patch 2.2 is now available, bringing with it an entirely new four-player Raid to take on the villain Klaw as well as a new Hero exclusive to PlayStation, Spider-Man.
In addition to the Raid and Hero, the update brings with it several new and improved systems, including:
Shipments – The Shipments feature provides an entirely new path to earn coveted cosmetics, resources, and other items strictly through gameplay, a highly requested option from the Marvel’s Avengers community. Each Shipment costs 500 Units (the currency earned while playing the game) and pulls from a collection of nearly 250 possible items, with a small chance of rewarding a premium Outfit unavailable via any other means of acquisition. But luck isn’t required to get the Outfit; players will automatically receive it after claiming 100 Shipments. A blog with more information about the Shipments feature is available to read at https://avengers.square-enix-games.com/en-gb/news/earned-cosmetics-dev-blog/
Power-Level Increase – The maximum Power Level achievable has increased from 150 to 175. Acquiring the best gear requires players to complete the game’s toughest challenge: the new four-player Klaw Raid: Discordant Sound on Elite mode, its hardest difficulty level.
Gear Upgrading – Players can now recycle gear of a higher power level to upgrade their current gear to match the higher-power level of the consumed item, with few exceptions. A blog detailing the gear upgrade system is available at https://avengers.square-enix-games.com/en-gb/news/gear-resources-rework-blog
A Marvel’s Avengers WAR TABLE Deep Dive dedicated to patch 2.2 premiered on November 29 and offered an extensive look at what players can expect from the update.
Watch the Marvel’s Avengers WAR TABLE Deep Dive about Patch 2.2
Today’s update adds to a game already packed with content, bringing new features and continuing the game’s story through the ongoing Avengers Initiative. Marvel’s Avengers now offers several campaigns, nine playable heroes (ten on PlayStation platforms), and endless multiplayer co-op action for up to four players.
About the New Raid: Discordant Sound
Raids in Marvel’s Avengers are one of the truest tests of end-game teamwork. They require advanced tactics and the full cooperation of a four-player team equipped with the highest-end gear. The Raid offers two difficulty levels: Normal and Elite mode, which ratchets up the challenge even further, but also offers the game’s best rewards.
Following the events of the War for Wakanda Expansion, the sonic monster Klaw has returned to the Vibranium Mound to destroy Wakanda. Black Panther and the Avengers must stop him before he can succeed!
About Spider-Man and the With Great Power Hero Event
The legendary web slinger Spider-Man is now available exclusively to PlayStation players in today’s update along with the Spider-Man: With Great Power Hero Event. Spider-Man’s high-flying acrobatics bring an entirely new way to experience the game either solo or with friends, and his unique movement and combat abilities are sure to be a great addition to any Strike Team taking on missions in the Avengers Initiative.
Players will experience Spider-Man’s story through unlockable challenges woven throughout the Avengers Initiative. Peter Parker learns of a deadly new threat and must partner with the Avengers to stop AIM from acquiring technology that could make their synthoid army unstoppable. Insistent on keeping his identity hidden, Parker forms a tentative friendship with Ms. Marvel and Black Widow and must struggle with the new dynamics of working with a team. Will he join up full time with the Avengers, or stay independent in his fight against AIM?
About Marvel’s Avengers
Marvel’s Avengers offers players a truly rich experience and combines the single player focused Reassemble story campaign with the ongoing Avengers Initiative’s missions, which take the Avengers around the world and beyond. Each mission in the Reassemble campaign is designed to showcase one or more hero’s unique abilities, while the Avengers Initiative missions can be played solo with your own custom AI team or with a group of up to four players* as any Hero in the player’s roster.
Marvel’s Avengers continues to expand over time with the addition of new features, mission types, regions, items, and more delivered to players at no additional cost for players who own the core game.
Marvel’s Avengers is currently available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Game Pass, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, Steam, and Stadia.
*Internet connection required. Your platform’s online multiplayer requirements will apply.
Established in 2007, Eidos-Montréal™ is a premiere developer of interactive entertainment based on new intellectual properties and beloved franchises including the acclaimed Tomb Raider® and Deus Ex® series. Renowned as master storytellers, the studio builds immersive worlds and adventures that create lasting memories for players across the globe. Eidos-Montréal crafts its multiple interactive projects with close-knit teams in a hybrid work environment, keeping their focus on creativity and technological innovation.
Eidos-Montréal and its network of studios, Eidos-Sherbrooke™ and Eidos-Shanghai™, are part of the Square Enix® group of companies. More information on Eidos-Montréal can be found at https://eidosmontreal.com.
About Square Enix Ltd.
Square Enix Ltd. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the Square Enix group of companies. Square Enix Ltd. also has a global network of leading development studios such as Crystal Dynamics® and Eidos Montréal®. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 164 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 83 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 85 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
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Techland’s upcoming title is now ready to be manufactured
Wrocław, Poland — 1 December 2021 — Over the weekend, Techland passed another production milestone for their upcoming open world game. Dying Light 2 Stay Human earned a golden status, meaning the game is ready to be published and discs can now start to be manufactured, ready to hit store shelves on 4 February 2022.
“We are very excited about this and now we can truly feel that this is actually happening! After so many years of hard work we are proudly looking forward to the release of Dying Light 2 Stay Human.” said Tymon Smektała, Lead Game Designer.
He also mentioned that the work is not over yet and the gold status does not mean it’s time to slow down. “This is it. The final and crucial moment for us. The game is ready to be manufactured, but we will not slow down. The fact that the game is done and we hit the gold status two months before the release is a great sign but it doesn’t mean that our work ends here. There are still some upgrades and tweaks to add, and community feedback to implement, but the base is solid and ready to play. I’m extremely proud of the whole team!
Dying Light 2 Stay Human is an ambitious action-RPG with an open world set in the Modern Dark Ages. The long-awaited game has occupied the Number One place on Steam’s Wishlist charts since September 2020, and the studio is aware of the community’s high expectations. After positive feedback from media and influencers all over the world following hands-on preview sessions, Techland wants to spend the next two months implementing additional feedback while polishing and optimizing the game even more to meet those high expectations.
Techland recently invited viewers to watch the next episode of Dying 2 Know, Episode 5, where 15 minutes of new gameplay will be shown to fans. This episode will be live to watch on twitch.tv/techland on 3 December 2021 at 7 AM AEDT.
Dying Light 2 Stay Human, published byTechland, launches 4 February on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch (Cloud Version). Pre-orders can be placed atdyinglightgame.com/preorder. All pre-orders will come with an exclusive digital Reload Pack, featuring a unique outfit, weapon, and paraglider skin.
Founded in 1991 in Poland, Techland is a renowned independent game developer and distributor for all leading platforms, including PC, Sony PlayStation, and the Xbox family of devices. Techland is best known for the original Dead Island games, the Call of Juarez series, and the Dying Light franchise, a global phenomenon played by over 20 million unique players to date. To top that, Techland’s experienced teams allow the developer to work on two of its own AAA titles at the same time. Comprising over 400 professionals across three offices in Poland, the company is committed to delivering unforgettable experiences and using the latest technology for innovative entertainment, which includes the proprietary C-Engine. For more information about the company itself, visit the official website at:www.techland.net.
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New free content update coming for all players alongside the second Endeavor Pack DLC
PARIS — Nov. 30, 2021 — Cold Iron Studios and Focus Entertainment have announced that Season 2 of Aliens: Fireteam Elite will be available on December 14 for all players across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4 and Steam.
Following the September release of Season 1: Phalanx, this new season includes free bonuses for all players, including a new mode called Point Defense. This fast-paced alternative to Horde Mode will challenge players in a new survival-based defensive match where your fireteam must protect, repair, and hold three different strategic points through multiple attack waves from the xenomorph hive. Players can unlock up to 20 new rewards by completing the mode at various difficulties.
Season 2: Point Defense features the following free content:
New Game Mode: Point Defense
New Feature: Lifetime Stats
New challenge cards
New weapons, attachments, and cosmetics as Point Defense rewards or in the in-game store
Coinciding with the release of Season 2, the second Endeavor Pass DLC Pack (the Nostromo Salvage Pack) will also be available. Emerging from a 57-year hypersleep, this pack includes over 20 exclusive items, including two Nostromo-themed class kit skin designs, eight weapon colors, four decals, four head accessories, four emotes, and more!
The Standard and Deluxe Editions of Aliens: Fireteam Elite are available now on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4 and PC. The Deluxe Edition includes the Endeavor Pass, granting access to DLC Seasons 1-4, and the Endeavor Veteran Pack. Visit the official store for more information.
The latest update delivers an all-new storyline with fearsome bosses, unique playable characters and the chance to earn rare in-game items and bonuses
SEOUL – Nov. 30, 2021 – Fan-favorite mobile anime RPG Blue Archivejust received its first-ever large-scale content update, introducing new playable students, formidable raid bosses and the thrilling storyline “Cherry Blossom Festival Commotion”. Players worldwide can now recruit Izuna, leader of the Ninjutsu Research Club, and Shizuko, member of the Festival Operations Department, from the allied Hyakkiyako Academy to help combat foes invading the school festival.
In the updated event story “Cherry Blossom Festival Commotion,” players can rely on Izuna’s mystic attack type and “EX Skill,” which temporarily increases her attack speed after moving to a designated location. To increase accuracy and defense, Shizuko is also now available and, using her “EX Skill,” can cover her allies and boost their attacks.
The update also expands the “Total Assault” raid content to include two new deadly bosses, Shiro and Kuro. Appearing in the closed theme park Slumpia, these bosses cast a devastating range attack which will require strategy and skill to overcome.
Players will also be able to unlock the story content “Festival Operations Department” and “Inner Discipline Club” after acquiring one student from each club.
In celebration of the game’s latest event story, publisher Nexon is offering 1200 Pyroxenes to users logged in on Nov. 29. Players will also have the opportunity to exchange event rewards for rare items and accumulate event points to receive special bonuses, such as Pyroxenes, Eligma and Credits.
Developed by NAT GAMES, Blue Archive follows a group of adventurous schoolgirls as they navigate romance, school clubs, academic events – and the occasional battle with a rival school. Players will take on the role of the students’ teacher and guide them as they investigate incidents throughout the city.
Blue Archive is available on Android and iOS devices in 237 countries and supports multiple languages including English, Korean, Thai and Chinese (traditional).
Players can find more information on the Official Website and follow the Blue Archive social media pages for the latest news and updates:
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 50 live games on multiple platforms including mobile and available in more than 190 countries. Major game franchises include MapleStory, KartRider and Dungeon&Fighter.
Build and defend your command center from rampaging machines with the open-world co-op action game’s free new “Resistance” update on Xbox One
STOCKHOLM — Nov. 30, 2021 — Systemic Reaction has released the open-world stealth-action game Generation Zero on Xbox Game Pass for Xbox One and PC. Xbox Game Pass subscribers can download the title today for free and play solo or with up to three friends in a war against sinister machines in an alternate-history Sweden.
And it’s the perfect time to dive in: the free “Resistance” content update (previously launched on PC and PlayStation®4) is now available for all players on Xbox One, delivering new stories and dangers and bringing content parity across all platforms. “Resistance” jumps the game forward from 1989 to 1990, introducing exciting new base-building systems and world revamps, including:
Base-Building & Defense: Secure your own unique outpost, customize it as you see fit, and protect it from waves of invading machines in new home base defense missions.
New World Revamps: Extensive redesign of the forest region, adding more fun surprises and environmental storytelling to explore.
New Crafting Items: Discover and craft new consumable items with each successful defense of your base.
Bonus Challenge Tree: Take on new challenges focused on base building.
Generation Zero is currently in its third year of ongoing content development. More than one million players have experienced the game since launch, with numerous updates and two story-driven expansions (“Alpine Unrest” and “FNIX Rising”) continuing to drive the adventure. Year 3 takes the game in exciting new directions that put players on the front line of the battle against the machines, with a breadth of new features and content coming in the future.
Small but fierce, we started as a group of veterans from within Avalanche Studios Group. Based in Stockholm and Malmö, we focus on crafting new and empowering games with unique settings. Drawing from our experiences within the industry, we want to create games that appeal both to us, and to you — our players. We want to play in a sandbox that lets your creativity thrive.
Our focus is freedom, exploration, and a drive to create games like the ones that kept us up at night as kids. We’ve got Generation Zero launched and Second Extinction on Xbox Game Preview and Steam Early Access — with even more to come. Join us in the sandbox!
Warframe Players Will ‘Discover Their Power Within’ Through an Action-Packed Cinematic Story of Space Exploration and Self-Discovery in an Attempt to Restore Balance to the Fractured Origin System in this Next Chapter of the Award-Winning Sci-Fi Action Game
LONDON, Ontario – November 30, 2021 – Warframe developer Digital Extremes will launch the award-winning action game’s largest and most ambitious cinematic expansion, The New War, for all platforms on Wednesday, December 15. The announcement was revealed in Warframe’s final Devstream of the year dedicated to The New War where Digital Extremes premiered the action-packed CG Discover Your Power Within story trailer, hosted giveaways and Twitch Drops, and confirmed critical details about how to play The New War when it arrives on December 15.
Rife with non-stop action, smooth combat, and featuring one of the most welcoming communities in online gaming, Warframe is inviting new and returning players to discover its free Cinematic Quest line, combining a personal story of self-discovery with an action-packed space opera that takes players across 16 planets with 3 Open Worlds as they restore balance to the fractured Origin System. A new cinematic CG trailer created by Blur Studios (Netflix’s Love Death + Robots) reveals the face behind a Warframe while delivering more of Warframe’s signature gut-punching action and shining light on defining moments between the players and the Lotus:
“Just as players have waited so long for this climactic moment in Warframe, we too have eagerly awaited the time where players would be able to experience the emotional depth and action of The New War that we’ve created for them,” said Rebecca Ford, Director of Community and Live Operations. “We can’t wait to experience The New War alongside our players and deliver a continuation in Warframe’s story that we’ll be able to build and expand upon. The future is bright, Tenno.”
The next and biggest chapter in Warframe’s free Cinematic Quest line, The New War will see players controlling new playable characters for the very first time as they work through dramatic twists and turns across 3 Acts. As they experience various Missions in new environments, including Open Worlds besieged by Sentients, players will overcome dangerous new threats and challenges while unearthing answers to long-standing questions about Warframe’s sprawling sci-fi universe. Take control of iconic enemies including Kahl-175 the Grineer, Veso the Corpus Tech, and the Dax: Teshin, as they fight across the Origin System to push back the invading Sentient force. While the war rages on, so will the fight for the truth behind the conflict – understanding the Lotus’ past to unlock a new future. Additional features launching with The New War include new Customizations, Weapons, and Accessories, along with Warframe’s 48th unique Warframe, Caliban – a Sentient-Warframe hybrid.
“Warframe’s story is everything to us. The New War is the experience players have wanted since the quest title was first revealed at TennoCon 2018,” said Steve Sinclair, Creative Director at Digital Extremes. “This moment is the culmination of years of experimentation in game development and feeding the beast that is Warframe. Our community has given us everything to let us continue the story that is both ours and theirs – Warframe is a shared experience. With the launch of The New War, players will have a definitive Warframe experience at their fingertips, and it sets the stage for Warframe’s continued growth. We’ve only just begun.”
New Warframe players, and those returning to the game to experience its Cinematic Quest, will now find it easier to navigate Warframe’s Quest line with the Tenno Guide, a UI improvement recently introduced to help guide new players complete their next steps in Warframe’s Cinematic Quest. This new feature is auto-enabled on log in, and can be disabled at any time in the menus under Options. Additional quality of life improvements have also been made to significantly reduce grind time in Warframe for players on the Cinematic Quest track.
Players can start preparing for the action of The New War today by jumping into Warframe and participating in its Prime Resurgence event where players can instantly gain access or earn a vast selection of the game’s rarest and most powerful Prime Warframes and gear for a limited-time only. To take part in the action of Warframe’s The New War, players will need to meet a set of Quest prerequisites and are encouraged to jump into the game now to work through its Cinematic Quest by completing the following tasks:
Build an Archwing
Build or Purchase a Railjack
Build or Purchase Necramech
Unlock Operator
To keep up with the latest updates, be sure to follow Warframe on Twitch, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Download Warframe on Steam PC, Epic Games Store, PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Nintendo™ Switch.
ABOUT DIGITAL EXTREMES Founded in 1993 by James Schmalz, Digital Extremes ranks as one of the world’s top independent video game development studios. Originating with the co-creation of Epic Games’ multi-million unit selling Unreal® franchise including Unreal and Unreal Tournament, Digital Extremes went on to develop Dark Sector®, BioShock® for the PlayStation®3, the BioShock 2 multiplayer campaign, and The Darkness® II. The studio has reached its greatest critical and commercial success with the free-to-play action game, Warframe®, boasting a global community of 60+ million registered players on PC, PS5™, PS4™, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch™. For more information about Digital Extremes, visit www.digitalextremes.com. To sign up for Warframe, visit www.warframe.com.
Former PlayStation Exclusive Where the Heart Leads Journeys to PC in 2022
Emotional Narrative Adventure from Makers of Resident Evil 4 VR Gets Volumetric Lighting, New Effects, Accessibility Settings
AUSTIN, TX — Nov. 30, 2021 —Where the Heart Leads, a surreal narrative journey through one man’s past from the AAA veteransat Armature Studio, crosses over from PlayStation 4 exclusivity to PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store in 2022. Through December 1, PlayStation owners can take advantage of a 40% discount during the PlayStation Indies sale.
Shape the life of family man Whit Anderson as he tumbles through time and witnesses the most important moments of his life. With the chance to do it all over again, what would you change?
Pick from hundreds of choices en route to dozens of possible endings. Make decisions with a rippling impact on the small town of Carthage and its eclectic characters, each memorable and rich with personality. Change each chapter of a script rivaling the biggest triple-A RPGs, navigating the throes of young love, the uncertainty of parenthood, and what we leave behind in our final days.
Where the Heart Leads’ dynamic plot defies simple “fork in the road” design. The family, friends, loved ones, and rivals in Whit’s life remember each interaction, influencing their opinions over time. Whit’s choices can wield dramatic consequences, but more often, the outcomes emerge subtly—the result of many seemingly innocuous decisions made over time.
On PC, players will have more choices than ever. Enable volumetric fog to amplify and enhance the striking, dreamlike watercolor art. Improve visibility with settings for color-blindness and adjusting the UI to increase or decrease dialogue font size. Tap into the deeper lore of Whit’s life through additional and expanded lore objects and enjoy across-the-board quality-of-life improvements, including adjusted interaction points and travel shortcuts.
“Where the Heart Leads is about the power of choice,” said Todd Keller, director, Armature Studio. “We’re thrilled to give players more choices for where and how to experience Whit’s journey, a relatable story about where our choices in life take us. Are we the masters of our own fates, or does fate have other plans in store?
About Armature Studio Founded in 2008 by key developers of the acclaimed Metroid Prime franchise, Austin, Texas-based Armature Studio crafts compelling, high-end gaming experiences as both an independent developer and partner to some of the industry’s biggest names. The studio’s work includes original IPs like ReCore and Dead Star, alongside development support for legendary franchises like Resident Evil 4, Metal Gear Solid, Fortnite, Borderlands, and Batman: Arkham.
