by Megan Spurr, Community Lead, Xbox Game Pass

June has been quite a month for Xbox Game Pass, but we’re not done yet! At the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase last week, we revealed a ton of new games coming day one, and in case you missed we’ve got a new Play Day One page to keep track of them all! Let’s get to even more games that are coming soon!

Coming Soon

Worms Rumble (Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – Available Today

Worms Rumble is Worms like you’ve never played it before, with intense, real-time, arena-based 32 player cross-platform combat. Get ready for multiple game modes where you’re only ever a Holy Hand Grenade away from death!

Iron Harvest (PC) – June 24
Iron Harvest is a real-time strategy game set in the alternate reality of 1920+, just after the end of the Great War. The game lets you control giant dieselpunk mechs, combining epic single-player and co-op campaigns as well as skirmishes with intense action on the battlefield for multiplayer fans.

Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered (Console and PC) EA Play – June 24

Feel the thrill of the chase and the rush of escape in Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered, coming June 24 with Xbox Game Pass for PC and Ultimate via EA Play. It’s time to reignite the pursuit.

Prodeus (Game Preview) (PC) ID@Xbox – June 24
Get ready to paint the walls red. Featuring a hand-crafted campaign from industry FPS veterans, over-the-top gory visuals, and a built-in community map browser for instantaneous action with nearly limitless levels to play. Prodeus is the retro shooter you’ve been waiting for.

Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling (Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – July 1
Small heroes, big adventure! Follow Vi, Kabbu, and Leif in their epic journey to find the Everlasting Sapling! Explore and combine your team’s abilities to solve puzzles, defeat powerful enemies and find ancient treasures!

Gang Beasts (Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – July 1

Gang Beasts is a silly multiplayer party game with surly gelatinous characters, brutal slapstick fight sequences, and absurd hazardous environments set in the mean streets of Beef City. Customize your character and fight enemies in the melee game mode or fight with friends against the gangs of Beef City in the gang game mode.

Immortal Realms: Vampire Wars (Console, and PC) – July 1
Immortal Realms: Vampire Wars is an engaging strategy game set in a dark vampire world in turmoil, combining empire management and turn-based combat with unique card-game elements. Descend into a mythical world filled with horrors and legends – and hurl yourself into a compelling gothic epos paired with a challenging game experience.

Limbo (Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – July 1
Limbo is an award-winning indie adventure, critically acclaimed for its captivating puzzle design and immersive sound and visuals. Its dark, misty spaces and haunting narrative will stay with you forever.

In Case You Missed It

Medieval Dynasty (PC) ID@Xbox – Available now

In Medieval Dynasty, you take on the role of a young man who has fled from war and wants to take his fate into his own hands. From being alone, inexperienced, and poor you will develop into a master of many skills, a leader of your community and the founder of a prosperous dynasty which is meant to last and thrive for generations to come.

DLC / Game Updates

Black Desert x Bugatti Event – Until July 7
Enjoy the collaboration of the Black Desert and Bugatti through the special quests and branded accessories. Get precious rewards to increase the speed of the mount by completing quests. Also check out the items with the Bugatti brand in the shop as well. Bugatti Chiron Outfit Set, Bugatti Chiron Horse Gear Set, Bugatti Earrings for men, and Dancing Elephant Earrings for women are available. Learn more here!

Dead by Daylight: The Resident Evil Chapter – Available now
Xbox Game Pass members save 10% on The Resident Evil Chapter, available now with Dead by Daylight. It includes a Killer, The Nemesis; two Survivors, Leon S. Kennedy and Jill Valentine; and a new map of the iconic Raccoon City police station. Learn more here!

Halo: The Master Chief Collection Season 7 Starts Today
Season 7 is kicking off today as the latest free update for Halo: The Master Chief Collection. Enjoy new Halo 3 Elite armour sets, two new Halo 3 maps, and even more cosmetics to obtain in Halo 4 and Halo: Combat Evolved. Plus, in celebration of Halo Infinite’s multiplayer reveal, unlock the Halo Infinite inspired Keystone Helmet for use in Halo 4!

Microsoft Flight Simulator World Update V: Nordics – Available now
The virtual world in Microsoft’s Flight Simulator is getting its latest major update, one with a focus on Europe’s Nordic countries of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. Renowned for its natural splendor and architectural wonder, this region has been rendered in its most realistic fidelity yet in World Update V: Nordics.

Minecraft: Sonic the Hedgehog DLC – Available now
Xbox Game Pass members save 10%! Sonic the Hedgehog races into Minecraft at supersonic speeds! Sprint, roll, and spring off enemies through iconic zones, with epic gameplay.  You can also explore a limited time in-server event with The Hive and get a free Sonic 30^th Anniversary garment skin! Stay tuned for more news from the @Minecraft Twitter feed.

NBA 2K21 Season 8: Trial of Champions – Available now
As the battle for supremacy heats up in the NBA Playoffs, MyTEAM is taking the Trial of Champions to the virtual hardwood. In Season 8, six NBA stars will enter in the Game of Rings and compete in Limited to see who will reign supreme. Defeat new challenges and agendas on your way to Level 40 or recreate a pivotal moment in Kevin Durant’s career in the Season 8 Signature Challenge.

For Honor: Year 5 Season 2 Mirage – Available now through July 1
Xbox Game Pass members save 10% on the Year 5 Season 2 Battle Pass! A sudden drought has befallen Heathmoor. Both Horkos and Chimera struggle to survive. Gear up for the heat with the Year 5 Season 2 Battle Pass. Get 100 tiers of rewards for all heroes to unlock new weapons, mood effects, and a Paired Emote. Get the Battle Bundle to instantly unlock 25 tiers of progression. Available during Y5S2 only.

Sea of Thieves: A Pirate’s Life – Available now
It’s time to set sail in search of Captain Jack Sparrow to save the Sea of Thieves from threats sailing in from beyond the horizon in Sea of Thieves: A Pirate’s Life, a free update available now as part of Season Three!

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Series X|S Update – Available now via EA Play
The next-gen release provides the best possible way to experience Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order on consoles, bringing technical improvements including, higher resolution textures & assets, 4K/HDR resolution, improved 60fps performance, and significantly faster loading times.

The Elder Scrolls Online: Console Enhanced Series X|S Update – Available now
Experience The Elder Scrolls Online now optimized for Xbox Series X|S, available as a free upgrade! Enjoy visual and technical improvements like new performance mode with 60 FPS or fidelity mode with 4k resolution, increased draw distance, shorter loading screens, and more. Explore Tamriel like never before!

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks

We are keeping the train of brand-new Perks rolling! Check out some of the latest free content and offers we have available for our Ultimate members below, and don’t forget to claim your Perks on your Xbox console, Xbox App on Windows PC, and the Xbox Game Pass mobile app for iOS and Android.

Space Jam: A New Legacy – The Game – July 1
Play as LeBron, Bugs, and Lola as they face the Goon Squad in a wacky basketball beat-em-up! Claim between July 1 and July 15 to get exclusive early access and play the full game through Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks.

Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis – June Member Monthly Bonus – Available now
Jump into the all new PSO2 New Genesis with some items to give you a hand! N-Half Scape Dolls (x5) to help revive you during intense battles, and Photon Chunks (x50) to strengthen weapons and units.

Disney+ – Enjoy Endless series, movies, and Originals – Available now
Get your 30-day trial to Disney+ and start streaming today. Valid for new Disney+ subscribers only. 18+ only. Terms Apply.

Xbox Game Pass Quests

Summer is in full swing! Sports and Pride-themed Quests give you lots of gaming opportunities to earn points you can redeem for Rewards like more Xbox Game Pass (make sure to redeem all quests by July 5!). The daily Game Pass mobile log in Quest continues to reward you 20 points each day that you log in from now until July 5.

Leaving June 30

There’s some time left to get back into these games before they leave on June 30! If you aren’t ready to say farewell, you can use your member discount to save up to 20% and keep them in your library.

• Battle Chasers: Nightwar (Console, and PC)
• Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite (Console, and PC)
• Mistover (PC)
• Monster Hunter World (Console)
• Out of the Park Baseball 21 (PC)
• Outer Wilds (Console)
• Soulcalibur VI (Console)
• The Messenger (Console, and PC)

It’s been an eventful month so far – more than 20 games announced coming day one with Game Pass!. If you aren’t a member yet, remember you have until June 30 to get your first 3 months of Ultimate for $1. Plus, be sure to follow us on @XboxGamePass and @XboxGamePassPC for updates as these games are available. See you in July!

Introducing Space Jam: A New Legacy – The Game and Three Exclusive Xbox Wireless Controllers

by Sarah Bond, CVP, Game Creator Experience & Ecosystem

“Space Jam: A New Legacy” is releasing next month, and I’m really excited to share what Xbox and Warner Bros. Pictures have in store to celebrate the movie, as well as the video game inspired by the film. We are so exhilarated by the film that we are introducing three exclusive Xbox Wireless Controllers and we’re planning a special update to Microsoft’s Coding Workshops. But before we get into that, let me give you an inside look at the film- and fan-inspired Space Jam: A New Legacy – The Game.

It’s Tunes Vs. Goons in Space Jam: A New Legacy – The Game

This past December, Xbox, LeBron James, and Bugs Bunny – the ultimate dream team– invited real-life game fans to submit their ideas for a Space Jam: A New Legacy-inspired video game. We are excited to showcase the same game logo, exclusive in-game character art, and gameplay as is shown in the new trailer.

We were flooded with entries from around the world, and many of them were really great. It was a tough decision. To create the final game, we blended the ideas of two gamers: our youth-competition winner, Narayan from India, and our adult-competition winner, Ricky from the United States. Xbox and Warner Bros. were energized by Ricky’s idea of a classic “beat ’em up” blended with game mechanics that Narayan had suggested. The game is inspired by the upcoming live action/animated feature film with deep reverence for the lively characters in Space Jam: A New Legacy and appreciation of the Tune Squad’s pop culture influence, all while reminiscent of classic arcade games of the 1990s.

Space Jam: A New Legacy – The Game features the beloved Looney Tunes characters Bugs Bunny and Lola Bunny and the newest member of the Tune Squad, LeBron James, as they face the Goon Squad in a wacky basketball beat ‘em up. A rogue artificial intelligence named Al G. Rhythm has trapped our heroes inside the Warner Bros. server, with little chance of escape. The Tune Squad must fight their way through a virtual army of Al G.’s creation while also searching for four pieces of “Legacy Code” that will allow them access to the nefarious villain’s secret location. Al G. has sent two members of the Goon Squad – The Brow and White Mamba – to stop the Tune Squad in their tracks. Fortunately, our heroes have access to a variety of moves, including a special basketball, and some rather unique Space Jam cards, to help them out. But will their teamwork be enough to stop Al G. Rhythm’s evil plans?

The game is launching globally on July 1 exclusively into Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks for a limited time. And if you’re not yet familiar with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks, it is a free benefit program that makes in-game add-ons, consumables, partner offers and more available to Ultimate members. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members can redeem the game by visiting the Perks gallery on Xbox consoles within the Xbox Game Pass tab, in the Xbox App for Windows 10 PC, or within the Xbox Game Pass mobile app on iOS and Android devices. On July 15, the game will be available free-to-play for all fans through the Microsoft Store on Xbox.

The talented group at Digital Eclipse, a game developer known for its dedication to preserving the heritage of gaming, helped bring the game to life. The team is composed of game industry veterans who grew up when arcades were flourishing, and they have recaptured the magic and spirit of games that were popular during that time. Digital Eclipse’s passion for arcade-style video games comes to life through the art, design and feel of the game.

Game On! Xbox Wireless Controllers Inspired by “Space Jam: A New Legacy”

In celebration of the film and upcoming game, I’m also excited to announce three exclusive Xbox Wireless Controllers inspired by “Space Jam: A New Legacy.” The new controllers are so fun. Each one has its own unique design, including:

• Tune Squad: Become a member of the Squad and channel your inner Tune with this awesome controller, featuring one of Bug Bunny’s favourite colours – Carrot Orange.
• Goon Squad: If you’re feeling like a super cyber-baller, pick up the Goon Squad controller, but prepare to face the Tunes on the court.
• Serververse: Step into the Warner 3000 entertainment “Serververse” with this new out-of-this-world controller.

All three controllers feature a hybrid D-pad and textured grip on the triggers, bumpers, and back case to help provide greater control and precision through every gaming session — and to help you make that 3-pointer. Seamlessly capture screenshots and clips and share all the arcade-style fun via the dedicated Share button. The controllers also include the fan-favourite custom button mapping via the Xbox Accessories app. Connect, play, and switch between devices including Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows 10 PCs and mobile devices (disclaimer).

Tune Squad will be available at Microsoft Store and third-party retailers in North America, APAC, LATAM, and EMEA. To get a sneak peak of these exclusive controllers before they are available for purchase, check out our live unboxing featuring Principal Designer Elliott Hsu at Twitch.tv/Xbox from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. PT today, June 23. For even more fun, check out our livestream of Space Jam: A New Legacy – The Game on July 1 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. PT.

Join In on the Fun with Microsoft Coding Workshops

One of the reasons why I am so passionate about this partnership with Warner Bros. is that we got a front row seat to the incredible creativity of hobbyist game creators around the world. It is always so inspiring to think about the power of game development as a tool for unlocking creative, academic or even career opportunities for people. So last December, we launched the Microsoft Store Space Jam: A New Legacy-inspired coding workshop with the help of Space Jam: A New Legacy characters, gaming industry pros and athletes—including tennis phenom Coco Gauff and basketball player Brandan Wright. Fast forward to today and I’m so proud to share that, in addition to the new arcade-style game, thousands of students have completed the workshop. This was an opportunity for people to learn game design and block-based coding, and it was so popular that students ages eight and older who missed the workshop will have another chance to attend when the class will be featured this summer in the Microsoft Store virtual summer camp series, Summer Passport to Digital Fun. And for more experienced coders, older teens and adults, we are adding three new on-demand modules to Microsoft Learn.

Space Jam: A New Legacy – The Game, the exclusive controllers and Microsoft’s latest Coding Workshops offers fans and gamers of all ages a way to get game-ready before the release of the film. Stay tuned for more Space Jam: A New Legacy partnership updates from Xbox and Warner Bros. in the coming weeks and welcome to the Jam!

About “Space Jam: A New Legacy”

Welcome to the Jam! “Space Jam: A New Legacy” stars LeBron James and is from director Malcolm D. Lee and the innovative filmmaking team that includes Ryan Coogler and Maverick Carter. This transformational journey is a manic mashup of two worlds that reveals just how far some parents will go to connect with their kids. When LeBron and his young son Dom are trapped in a digital space by a rogue A.I., LeBron must get them home safe by leading Bugs, Lola Bunny and the whole gang of notoriously undisciplined Looney Tunes to victory over the A.I.’s digitized champions on the court: a powered-up roster of professional basketball stars as you’ve never seen them before.  It’s Tunes versus Goons in the highest-stakes challenge of his life, that will redefine LeBron’s bond with his son and shine a light on the power of being yourself. The ready-for-action Tunes destroy convention, supercharge their unique talents and surprise even “King” James by playing the game their own way.

James stars alongside Don Cheadle, Khris Davis, Sonequa Martin-Green, newcomer Cedric Joe, Jeff Bergman, Eric Bauza and Zendaya. Lee directs from a screenplay by Juel Taylor & Tony Rettenmaier & Keenan Coogler & Terence Nance and Jesse Gordon and Celeste Ballard, story by Juel Taylor & Tony Rettenmaier & Keenan Coogler & Terence Nance and Terence Nance. Based on “Space Jam,” written by Leo Benvenuti & Steve Rudnick and Timothy Harris & Herschel Weingrod.  The film’s producers are Ryan Coogler, LeBron James, Maverick Carter and Duncan Henderson, and the executive producers are Sev Ohanian, Zinzi Coogler, Allison Abbate, Jesse Ehrman, Jamal Henderson, Spencer Beighley, Justin Lin, Terence Nance and Ivan Reitman.

For information on Space Jam: A New Legacy, visit www.spacejam.com.

Sydney, Australia – 24^th June 2021: CI Games is excited to announce that the much-anticipated PS5 version of its FPS hit, Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2, will release on 24th August 2021. This follows the title’s successful launch earlier this month on 4th June, when it arrived on PS4, Xbox One, Xbox X/S and PC. Fans have fully embraced the latest addition to the best-selling first-person sniping franchise, with digital sales exceeding the series’ previous iteration by 170% (during the first ten days).

Check out our review here: Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 Review

The PS5 edition will see the fan-celebrated title further enhanced, with players benefitting from Dualsense adaptive triggers that give each weapon its own distinct feeling, improved SSD loading times, upgraded textures and visuals, and the ability to play in either performance mode (60fps, 2K) or visual mode (30fps, 4k).

Check out gameplay below:

Snipers can look forward to returning to the wilds of Kuamar very shortly, as CI Games will provide SGW Contract 2’s first major DLC release free of charge to the entire player base across all versions, including PS5, PS4, Xbox X/S, Xbox One and PC. Featuring a brand new and extensive region, complete with additional objectives and contracts, stay tuned for more news on this soon.

Eager PS5 players needn’t wait to fulfil their sniping aspirations, however, as all PS4 editions arrive with a free digital upgrade to the PS5 version, ready to download upon its release on 24th August 2021.

“We’re thrilled with the response from fans so far, and can’t wait for PS5 players to experience Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2. With adaptive trigger functionality, enhanced textures and visuals, and faster SSD loading times, there’s a lot to look forward to as we move closer to the PS5 launch.” – Tobias Heussner, EP, CI Games.

With Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2, CI Games set a new bar for its best-selling first-person sniper franchise, with 1000m+ extreme-range sniping (a record for the series), expansive sandbox-style maps, realistic gadgets and weapons, upgraded visuals, and an enhanced game engine, resulting in the best virtual Sniper experience, yet.

Pre-orders for PS5 physical editions are available at Australian retailers at RRP $79.95. Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 is available now on PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One and PC. 

For more information about Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2, head to www.SniperGhostWarriorContracts2.com, follow the team on Facebook, join the conversation on Twitter.

About CI Games

CI Games is an independent, global Video Games Developer and Publisher, with studios in Warsaw, Barcelona, Bucharest, and the US. Founded in 2002, we’ve been creating globally recognised titles for close to twenty years; the Sniper Ghost Warrior franchise has sold over 11 million copies worldwide, while Lords of the Fallen recently surpassed the 3 million mark. In 2018, we founded United Label, focusing on smaller but equally ambitious titles, including Röki, Eldest Souls, and Tails of Iron. More recently, we brought together a team of industry veterans to form Hexworks; a new studio specialising in action-RPGs, the team is currently developing Lords of the Fallen 2 – our most ambitious title to date. For more information about CI Games, please visit www.cigames.com.

SHIPMENTS AND DIGITAL SALES FOR CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED NIER REPLICANT VER.1.22474487139… SURPASS ONE MILLION UNITS

Hit Post-Apocalyptic Action RPG NieR:Automata Also Celebrates Six Million Shipments & Digital Sales

SYDNEY (June 24, 2021) – SQUARE ENIX® today announced that the worldwide shipments and digital sales of NieR Replicant™ver.1.22474487139…, the critically acclaimed re-telling of NieR Replicant for modern consoles, have surpassed one million units. SQUARE ENIX is also proud to celebrate over six million shipments and digital sales of NieR:Automata™, the action role-playing game developed in collaboration by PlatinumGames Inc. and created by acclaimed director YOKO TARO (Drakengard®), composer Keiichi Okabe (TEKKEN / Drakengard), and producer Yosuke Saito (DRAGON QUEST® X).

Check out our review for NieR Replicant here: NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139… Review

Additionally, the Steam® version of NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139… recently received a digital update that optimizes the game’s performance on PC. More details can be found here: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1113560

NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139… is now available for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One family of devices including Xbox One X, and PC (Steam®). Complete details on all editions of the game are available at: http://www.niergame.com.

NieR Re[in]carnation, the first mobile title in the NieR series, is also in development by Applibot, Inc. Follow the official NieR Re[in]carnation Twitter and Facebook accounts for the latest information.

Related Links:

Official NieR Series Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/NieRGame
Official NieR Series Twitter: @NieRGame
Official NieR Series Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/niergame/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/SquareEnixNA
Official Page: www.niergame.com  

#NieRReplicant

About NieR Replicant™ ver.1.22474487139…

NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139… is a modern re-telling of NieR Replicant, a third-person action-RPG which originally released in Japan in 2010, and is the highly anticipated prequel to NieR:Automata™, the post-apocalyptic action-RPG that has shipped/downloaded over six million copies worldwide. Players are invited to experience a dark, apocalyptic world as they join a brother’s captivating quest to cure his sister of a deadly disease – a quest which will in turn make them question everything. Developed in collaboration with Toylogic, NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139… brings together an all-star team including acclaimed director YOKO TARO (Drakengard® / NieR:Automata), composer Keiichi Okabe (TEKKEN / Drakengard / NieR:Automata), and producer Yosuke Saito (DRAGON QUEST® X / NieR:Automata). NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139… was released for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One family of devices including Xbox One X, and PC (Steam®) on April 23, 2021.

About NieR:Automata
NieR: Automata tells the story of androids 2B, 9S and A2 and their battle to reclaim a machine-driven dystopia overrun by powerful weapons known as machine lifeforms. Following the game’s initial release in 2017, NieR:Automata has shipped more than six million physical and digital copies worldwide and has received critical acclaim across the globe for its deep, captivating storyline and fantastic blend of action-packed and high-speed battles.
 
NieR: Automata features an all-star development team consisting of producer Yosuke Saito (DRAGON QUEST® X / NIER®), director YOKO TARO (Drakengard® / NIER), game designer Takahisa Taura from PlatinumGames Inc. (Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance), character designer Akihiko Yoshida from CyDesignation, Inc. (FINAL FANTASY® XIV / BRAVELY SECOND®: End Layer), and composer Keiichi Okabe from MONACA, Inc. (TEKKEN / Drakengard / NIER).

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 161 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 82 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 82 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

More information on Square Enix Ltd. can be found at https://square-enix-games.com.

© 2010, 2021 SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved. Developed by Toylogic.Inc

NieR Replicant, the NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139… logo, NieR:Automata, FINAL FANTASY, DRAGON QUEST, DRAKENGARD, EIDOS, EIDOS MONTREAL, SPACE INVADERS, SQUARE ENIX, the SQUARE ENIX logo, TAITO and TOMB RAIDER are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Square Enix group of companies. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.

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MARVEL’S AVENGERS UPDATE INTRODUCES POWERFUL NEW THREAT TO EARTH’S MIGHTIEST HEROES: THE COSMIC CUBE

New Villain Sector Featuring Scientist Supreme Monica Rappaccini Begins Today, Cosmic Threat Limited-Time Event Launches Today

SYDNEY (June 24, 2021) – Today, SQUARE ENIX Ltd. announced that a new update for Marvel’s Avengers has gone live that includes a major new threat players must confront: Scientist Supreme Monica Rappaccini’s Cosmic Cube.

Watch the Cosmic Cube Trailer

During the events of Marvel’s Avengers Operation: Hawkeye – Future Imperfect, the Avengers uncovered the threat of a nefarious new weapons project being undertaken by AIM and Scientist Supreme Monica Rappaccini: The Cosmic Cube. First appearing in Tales of Suspense #79 in July 1966, this incredibly powerful item is capable of controlling matter and energy in the universe on an unknown scale. And now, it lies in the hands of the mad genius mastermind of Advanced Idea Mechanics.

The time has come for players to wrest control of the Cosmic Cube from Monica in a new Villain Sector mission available today: “Beating the Odds.” But the weapon’s immense power has made her an even greater threat, requiring the Avengers to use their wits and heroic powers to defeat her solo or in teams of up to four players.

In addition to the new Villain Sector, the limited-time Cosmic Threat Event will begin June 24 and run until July 8. During the Cosmic Threat Event, players must scour the globe searching for Cosmic energy trails caused by Monica’s superweapon: the Cosmic Cube. Players who engage in special Cosmic Threat Event missions and complete Cosmic Damage challenges will earn a unique animated nameplate, gear, and other valuable rewards as they close in on and challenge AIM’s efforts to use the Cosmic Cube.

This new Cosmic Cube content continues the storyline from February’s Marvel’s Avengers Operation: Hawkeye – Future Imperfect and sets the stage for upcoming releases, including Marvel’s Avengers Expansion: Black Panther – War for Wakanda, which launches in August.

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 War Zone 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.

The narrative of Marvel’s Avengers continues to expand over time with the addition of new stories featuring new heroes, villains, mission types, regions, items, and more delivered to players at no additional cost once they own the core game, such as the recently released Operations, Kate Bishop – Taking AIM and Hawkeye – Future Imperfect. These stories move the entire Marvel’s Avengers narrative world forward on a multi-year arc, and all new missions are accessible to the entire roster of playable heroes.

Marvel’s Avengers is currently available on PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Stadia..

*Internet connection required. Your platform’s online multiplayer requirements will apply.

Related Links

Official Homepage: www.playavengers.com
Official Twitter: @PlayAvengers
Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlayAvengersGame/
Official YouTube: http://youtube.com/PlayAvengers

#PlayAvengers #Reassemble #EmbraceYourPowers

About Marvel Entertainment

Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world’s most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of more than 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media for over eighty years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing, publishing, games, and digital media. For more information visit marvel.com. © 2021 MARVEL

About Crystal Dynamics

Crystal Dynamics® has developed and published more than 30 award-winning titles during its 29-year adventure. Some of the company’s beloved franchises include Gex®, Legacy of Kain® and most recently, TOMB RAIDER® which has sold more than 82 million copies worldwide. With over 20 video game titles released and hundreds of awards, the heroine Lara Croft® has been a cultural icon for more than 25 years and has made an indelible mark on virtually every facet of entertainment. In addition to their headquarters in Redwood City, CA, Crystal Dynamics has two additional studios: Crystal Northwest™ in Bellevue, WA, and Crystal Southwest™ in Austin, TX.

For more information on Crystal Dynamics, please visit http://www.crystald.com/, their Twitter account, Facebook page, or their LinkedIn page.

About Eidos-Montréal

Eidos-Montréal™ (a Square Enix® studio) is focused on creating immersive and captivating experiences. For the last decade, the development teams at Eidos-Montréal have orchestrated the successful reboot of the DEUS EX® series (Deus Ex: Human Revolution®, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided®), released the latest entry in the THIEF® franchise, and have also played a key role in the development of the award-winning TOMB RAIDER® series.

For more information on the studio, please visit https://eidosmontreal.com/ and find us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.

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 159 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 82 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 81 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

More information on Square Enix, Inc. can be found at https://square-enix-games.com

Developed by Crystal Dynamics and Eidos Montréal. Development support provided by Nixxes. All rights reserved.

CRYSTAL DYNAMICS, the CRYSTAL DYNAMICS logo, CRYSTAL NORTHWEST, CRYSTAL SOUTHWEST, EIDOS, EIDOS-MONTRÉAL and the EIDOS-MONTRÉAL logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Square Enix Limited. SQUARE ENIX and the SQUARE ENIX logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. DEUS EX, DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION, DEUS EX: MANKIND DIVIDED, DRAGON QUEST, FINAL FANTASY, GEX, LARA CROFT, LEGACY OF KAIN, SPACE INVADERS, TAITO, THIEF, and TOMB RAIDER are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Square Enix group of companies. Nixxes and the Nixxes logo are trademarks of Nixxes Software BV. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. STEELBOOK is a trademark of Glud & Marstrand and is marketed globally by Scanavo.

June Update Draws BTS Preparing ‘MAP OF THE SOUL : 7’ Album along with Introducing Archive System, Special Event Stage and New 5-Star Cards

Los Angeles (June 23, 2021) – Netmarble today announced an all-new update available for BTS WORLD, the mobile game that allows the player to manage the career of 21st century pop icons BTS. Available starting today, the update includes the addition of ‘BTS STORY’ Chapter 18, which portrays sincere stories of BTS members as they prepare their fourth studio album, MAP OF THE SOUL : 7.

In addition, ‘Fly BTS Stage’ is now open for players and allows them to achieve large amounts of EXP by clearing missions. In this stage, farming episodes on the second shooting day of BTS Special Experience Project ‘Fly BTS Stage’ are depicted.

The update also includes the introduction of a new archive system for BTS WORLD, giving players the capability to gather in-game videos all in one place. As part of the archive introduction, a previously unpublished video will be available upon mission achievement.

Additional features of the June update include:

• Newly added 5-star cards
• Star Card UP Event, which increases the probability of star cards until July 6
• Special in-game events to celebrate the 2^nd Anniversary rewarding various items, currencies and buffs:
  • 25-day Challenge Event to get ‘2^nd Anniversary 5-Star Card Selector’
  • Second Anniversary Push Event
  • 7-day Check-in Event
  • Bonus time event with buff to draw gold and level-up
  • Free wings draw event, letting players draw wings for free every four hours
  • Free gems draw event, letting players draw gems for free every six hours
  • Special in-store item package sales

BTS WORLD includes ten thousand brand new photos and a hundred video clips exclusive to the game, and players are able to interact virtually with BTS as their manager through various interactive content.

For more information, please visit the official site [https://btsw.netmarble.com] or follow BTS WORLD on Twitter, YouTube and Instagram. Exclusive merchandise from BTS WORLD is also available on the Netmarble Online Store.

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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 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

About HYBE

HYBE, formerly known as Big Hit Entertainment, is an entertainment lifestyle platform company that innovates the music industry under the mission “We believe in music”. The company was listed on the KOSPI Market of Korea Exchange (KRX) in October 2020. HYBE has established its business ventures in entertainment lifestyle upon three pillars. The label division brings creatives centered around music and artists such as BTS, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, SEVENTEEN, GFRIEND, ENHYPEN and ZICO. Solution operates specialized business units for video content, IP, learning and games. The platform division connects and expands all of HYBE’s contents and services. Based on organic operations and synergies created in each field, HYBE aims to create top-notch content, expand fan experience, and make a difference for anyone who enjoys a music-based entertainment lifestyle.

About Takeone Company

Takeone Company Corp. is an innovative content company that utilizes pop-culture within a gaming environment. Established in 2016, Takeone is leading the new genre of mobile games called ‘Cinematic Games’ that combines interactive game elements within a story concept based on both pop-culture and original IP’s.  The games include full motion videos and various visual contents that push the boundaries of next-generation storytelling.  Years of experience and knowledge in both storytelling and game development have led to the creation of cinematic games such as Take Urban, BTS WORLD.  Takeone is currently developing a series of future cinematic games for their next up and coming titles.  For more information, please refer to www.takeonecompany.com.

Hardspace: Shipbreaker Launches New “Pretty Rad” Gameplay Update with Special Discount

PARIS — June 23, 2021 — Blackbird Interactive and Focus Home Interactive’s acclaimed space sandbox salvaging game Hardspace: Shipbreaker has launched its newest free Steam Early Access content: the “Pretty Rad” update. The radiation elemental hazard has arrived on LYNX’s salvage bays, and you’ll need to protect yourself while extracting radiation filters from high-danger ships! And what luck, Hardspace: Shipbreaker is available for 30% off on Steam today for a limited time!

Check out preview for Hardspace: Shipbreaker below:

Radiation is unlike anything you’ve faced before in Hardspace: Shipbreaker, as exposure to it slowly drains your life and makes materials become brittle and decay. You must take extra care when moving things around after they’ve been irradiated… And did we mention they also become flammable?

Also included in this update is a refresh on the HAB UI, streamlining navigation and readability in preparation for the future hub rework. There have been improvements to the sticker system, as well, plus several other optimizations and bug fixes.

This new update expands the endlessly replayable Hardspace: Shipbreaker experience even further. Since early access began, the game has been packed with new content including bonus ships, tools, a reworked campaign and storyline, new customization options and many other changes based on the ever-growing community’s feedback.

Need a refresher on Hardspace: Shipbreaker? Check out our preview here.

You can also grab a special bundle featuring the base game and its original soundtrack at a discount on Steam.

XSEED Games Brings the Hit Action/Rice Cultivation Title to the Epic Games Store and Adds Spanish and Simplified Chinese Language Options; Developer Edelweiss Adds New Ways to Pet the Dog (and Cat!)

TORRANCE, Calif – June 23, 2021 – XSEED Games, the independent-minded publishing brand of Marvelous USA, Inc., in conjunction with Marvelous Inc. and Marvelous Europe Limited, today announced that Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin has sold over 1 million copies globally. The game continues to be a top performer for the company with worldwide sales figures reflecting shipped retail editions and digital sales across all platforms.

Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin Review

Check out gameplay here

Sales have far surpassed expectations from indie developer Edelweiss, previously best known for the acclaimed shoot ‘em up Astebreed, and publisher Marvelous Inc. Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin continues to garner critical acclaim and was one of the 10 highest-ranked JRPGs on Metacritic in 2020. To reach even more players around the world, Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin has been updated with language support for Latin American Spanish and Simplified Chinese.

Additionally, Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin is now available for PC through the Epic Games Store. To celebrate the milestone and new storefront, the game is getting its first discount on digital storefronts as it is now 30% off on not only Epic Games Store and Steam for Windows PC worldwide, but also on eShop for Nintendo Switch™ and PlayStation®Store for PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system in North America, Europe, and Japan storefronts. Edelweiss has also updated the game across all platforms with a new feature: the ability to hold a dog and a cat at once! On top of that, your dog will now come running to greet you when you return home from adventuring. The update also includes myriad balancing adjustments and other improvements intended to keep seasoned players coming back for more.

“We’re thrilled that so many people have experienced Princess Sakuna’s many adventures, from the relationships she forms with her human and animal companions to the unique charms of traditional Japanese rice cultivation,” said XSEED Games Executive Vice President and rice enthusiast Kenji Hosoi. “We hope adding support for more languages and new storefronts, as well as fun additions from Edelweiss such as new ways of interacting with your pets, will entice more players around the world to experience her journey and the learn about the power of rice!”

Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin launched in North America on Nov. 10, in Japan on Nov. 12, and in Europe on Nov. 20, 2020 for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Nintendo Switch™ system, and Windows PC via Steam. The title has received an ESRB rating of “T for Teen” by the ESRB for all platforms.

The title is available with a standard digital edition on the Nintendo eShop, PlayStation®Store, PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store for $39.99, and with digital deluxe version on the PlayStation®Store and Steam/Epic Games Store available for $49.99 and $54.99 respectively, all currently on sale at 30% off through early July. Standard retail and limited “Divine Edition” versions are available for the PS4™ system and Nintendo Switch™ system on the XSEED Games Store and participating retailers.

For more information about the game, please visit at www.sakunaofriceandruin.com. More information about XSEED Games’ products can be found at www.xseedgames.com. Fans can also follow XSEED Games on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Twitch, get in depth info from their localization blog, and join the discussion on their Discord server at: http://discord.gg/XSEEDGames.

About XSEED Games

XSEED Games is the independent-minded publishing brand of Marvelous USA, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Marvelous Inc., which is a publicly traded company listed in the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Formed in 2004 and located in Torrance, California, XSEED Games publishes interactive entertainment content for PC and consoles from the Marvelous portfolio as well as from a wide variety of third-party partners. Whether it’s Marvelous properties such as STORY OF SEASONS (Bokujo Monogatari), SENRAN KAGURA, and Rune Factory, or third-party titles such as the Corpse Party and AKIBA’S TRIP series or Granblue Fantasy: Versus, XSEED Games has grown its reputation among gamers with its critically acclaimed localizations and commitment to fans, remaining ever dedicated to its “indie spirit, player-first” approach.

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SAN DIEGO – June 23, 2021 – Psyonix, the San Diego video game developer, announced that the Summer Road Trip, an in-game summer celebration, will begin in Rocket League starting July 1, on all platforms!  The Summer Road Trip will feature new and returning content, such as cars that will be available for the first time since the game transitioned to free to play, as well as numerous Limited Time Modes (LTM).

The cars coming back to Rocket League throughout the Summer Road Trip include the Ford F-150 RLE, the DeLorean time machine from Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment’s Back to the Future franchise, the Jeep Wrangler from Universal and Amblin’s Jurassic World franchise, as well as K.I.T.T. from NBC’s Knight Rider. In addition to the cars, there will be a Summer Formal Bundle to celebrate Rocket League’s Sixth Anniversary on July 7. The LTMs that will be available are Heatseeker, Beach Ball, Dropshot Rumble and a new Rocket Labs called Loophole where players will need to score through holes in the floor instead of standard goals.  

The full Summer Road Trip Item Shop release and LTM schedule is below:

July 1 – July 7

• Ford F-150 Red, White, & Boom Bundle 
  • Ford F-150 RLE
  • Formation BFT Decal
  • Union Beams Boost
  • Ford of July Player Banner
  • Ford F-150 Player Banner
  • Ford F-150 RLE Wheels
  • Ford F-150 SE Wheels
  • Ford F-150 RLE Boost
  • Chairman Decal
  • Ford F-150 RLE Engine Audio
• Heatseeker LTM Live (July 1 – July 5)
• 2XP Weekend (July 1 – July 5)

July 7

• Summer Formal Bundle (only available on July 7)
  • Octane Fancy Formal Decal
  • Formal Fitter Topper
  • Formal Four-Fours Wheels
  • Fancy Ferrule Antenna (Free Item)

July 8 – July 14

• Knight Rider Bundle
  • K.I.T.T.
  • K.I.T.T. Wheels
  • K.I.T.T. Boost
  • K.I.T.T. Gullwing Topper
  • Knight Industries Player Banner
  • Knight Rider Player Banner
  • K.I.T.T. Engine Audio
• Beach Ball LTM Live (July 8 – July 12)

July 15 – July 21

• Back to the Future Bundle
  • DeLorean Time Machine
  • DeLorean Time Machine Wheels 
  • OutaTime Boost 
  • DeLorean Time Machine Trail
  • DeLorean Time Machine Engine Audio
  • Hoverboard Topper
  • Marty Jr. Topper
• Dropshot Rumble LTM Live (July 15 – July 19)

July 22 – July 28

• Jurassic World Bundle
  • Jurassic Jeep Wrangler
  • T.rex Goal Explosion
  • Jurassic Jeep Wrangler Wheels
  • Jurassic Park Player Banner
  • Jurassic World Player Banner
  • Mr. DNA Player Banner
  • Jurassic Park Hard Hat Topper
  • Jurassic World Antenna
  • Jurassic Park Antenna
  • InGen Antenna
  • Jurassic Jeep Wrangler Engine Audio
• Jurassic Jeep Wrangler 
• T.rex Goal Explosion
• Rocket Labs: Loophole LTM Live (July 22 – July 26)

For more information about the Summer Road Trip, check out the latest blog post HERE.

ABOUT ROCKET LEAGUE
Winner or nominee of more than 150 “Game of the Year” awards, Rocket League is one of the most critically-acclaimed sports games of our generation. Rocket League is a high-powered hybrid of arcade-style soccer and vehicular mayhem with easy-to-understand controls and fluid, physics-driven competition. Available on Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on Epic Games Store, Rocket League includes nearly endless customization possibilities, a fully-featured offline season mode, multiple game types, casual and competitive online matches, and special “Mutators” that let you change the rules entirely.

To learn more about Rocket League, please visit www.RocketLeague.com, “Like” it on Facebook, and follow it on Twitter @RocketLeague for all the latest developer updates and news.

ABOUT PSYONIX™
Based in San Diego, CA, Psyonix is a critically-acclaimed video game developer and a leading expert in Unreal Engine technology. For more than 15 years, the studio has been a driving force behind some of the most successful games in the industry, including Gears of War, Mass Effect 3, XCOM: Enemy Unknown, Bulletstorm, Unreal Tournament III, Unreal Tournament 2004, and the award-winning Sports-Action hit, Rocket League®. Psyonix joined the Epic Games family in 2019.

About Back to the Future 
From the Academy Award-winning filmmakers Steven Spielberg and Robert Zemeckis comes Back to the Future – the original, groundbreaking adventure that sparked one of the most successful trilogies ever! When teenager Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) is blasted to 1955 in the DeLorean time machine created by the eccentric Doc Brown (Christopher Lloyd), he finds himself mixed up in a time-shattering chain reaction that could vaporize his future – and leave him trapped in the past. Powered by innovative special effects, unforgettable songs and non-stop action, Back to the Future is an unrivaled adventure that stands the test of time. 

About the Jurassic World Franchise
From Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment,Jurassic World immerses audiences of all ages in a new era of wonder and thrills where dinosaurs and humankind must learn to coexist. Jurassic World is more than a film franchise. At every turn, this $5 billion film series delivers a larger-than-life destination for exploration, discovery and epic adventure. Dinosaurs live again and they live in Jurassic World. Jurassic World: Dominion debuts in theaters June 2022.  

AboutKnight Rider
David Hasselhoff stars as Michael Knight in his breakout role as a crime fighter who awakens from a serious injury with a new identity. In the series premiere, Las Vegas police detective Michael Arthur Long is shot in the face and left for dead before being rescued by dying millionaire Wilton Knight, the chairman of Knight Industries and creator of the public justice organization, the Foundation for Law and Government (FLAG). Wilton makes Michael the primary agent for FLAG, giving him a new identity via plastic surgery and the name Michael Knight, plus an arsenal of equipment to continue his crime-fighting work. Principle among this equipment is the Knight Industries Two Thousand, or KITT (voiced by William Daniels), a heavily modified and artificially intelligent Pontiac Firebird Trans Am with the ability to talk, fire weapons and travel at high speed. Michael and KITT work together to take down criminals who operate above the law.

Back to the Future © 2015-2021 Universal City Studios LLC and Amblin Entertainment, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Jurassic World Franchise © 2018-2021 Universal City Studios LLC and Amblin Entertainment, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Knight Rider © 2019-2021 Universal City Studios LLC. All Rights Reserved.

© 2015-2021 Psyonix LLC. Rocket League, Psyonix, and all related marks and logos are registered trademarks or trademarks of Psyonix LLC. All rights reserved. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

ALISO VIEJO, Calif. – June 23, 2021 – Time to relive the glory of the past and choose a side in the battle between the forces of light and darkness in Aion Classic. Beginning today, players can experience the vaunted MMORPG as it launched in 2009, but with some added quality of life improvements. Aion Classic puts players in the role of Daeva – ascended beings imbued with the ability to control Aether, the source of power in Atreia. Players can take on one of the original four player classes, and explore the land, defeat the monsters of the realm, or partake in faction PvP combat. Beginning today, players will receive a free week of subscription for Aion Classic. For full details, visit the official website: aionclassic.com

Aion Classic features: 

• Subscription-based Model: As in days of yore, Aion Classic will be subscription based. Players can purchase Siel’s Aura, which unlocks full experience gain, and the ability to acquire useful in-game currency and items. 
• Four Player Classes: In Aion Classic, only the original four player classes are available to players – Warrior, Scout, Priest, and Mage. Each class has two unique ascensions. 
• Level 50 Player Cap: Aion Classic features slower progression, dungeons from days gone, and a return to hunting zones of the past. Take to the skies with wings to explore the massive world of Atreia.  

Aion Classic will have a subscription-based model for players as well as a free to play option. By purchasing Siel’s Aura with real money, players will be able to buy recurring subscriptions of 30 or 90 days. Also available to players is a 3-day pass, for those who wish for a more casual approach. The free option for players is available to everyone, but those players will gain experience slower than subscribers.

Also available beginning today is the Daeva Pass, Aion Classic’s battlepass, which provides extra quests and rewards, and its own premium currency, Quna, which can be used to purchase cosmetic and consumable items, account services, and unlock the premium Daeva Pass tier. 

For more information about Aion Classic, or to begin fighting for the light or dark, visit: aionclassic.com