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Co-op Confirmed for Monster Cleaning Sim KAIJU CLEANUP

Top requested feature stomping into next year’s launch

London, UK – December 3, 2025 – Gather the crew for a colossal cleanup! Mythwright and Brightrock Games are delighted to announce that monster attack cleanup sim Kaiju Cleanup will include full co-op support when the game launches on Steam in 2026.

Fully playable solo or in 2-4 player online co-op, dawdle into disaster zones to carve up Kaiju corpses, scrub away hazardous material, and literally clean up slop with friends across Kaiju Cleanup’s entire campaign.

Wash away detritus as a duo of decontaminators, go with the flow as a gutsy trio, or get the whole gang together to take on monstrous remains in up to 4 player co-op. Work together to navigate radioactive hazards and avoid meeting a sticky end. And be careful not to accidentally unalive your co-cleaners – adding to the body count only creates more mess for you to clean…

“As the most requested feature from the community, we’re thrilled to confirm that Kaiju Cleanup will include full support for 2-4 player co-op at launch,” said Stuart Morton, Publishing Director at Mythwright. “With over 130,000 Steam wishlists since the game’s announcement in September, we’ve been swept away by the level of excitement and support players have shown, and can’t wait to share much more as we scrub up for launch next year.”

Developed by Brightrock Games (Galacticare, War for the Overworld), Kaiju Cleanup is a colossal cleaning sim like no other. In the aftermath of chaotic Kaiju attacks, grab your licence to scrub and prepare for a monster cleanup job. Relax and unwind by cleaning up the remains of defeated Kaiju, meticulously slicing up their carcasses and tidying away monstrous messes to leave the city clean and serene.

Join the cleanup crew by signing up for a future playtest and adding the game to your Steam Wishlist today.

ABOUT BRIGHTROCK GAMES
Brightrock Games is an independent video game studio based in Brighton, UK, with a core team of people from around the world. Our goal is to create genre-twisting 3D simulation and management games; and if we can do it with a quirkily British sense of humour, then all the better! So far we have launched War for the Overworld and Galacticare.

ABOUT MYTHWRIGHT
Mythwright is an independent publisher founded by industry veterans. Established in 2024, Mythwright has already signed a range of exciting titles including Kaiju Cleanup, TerraTech Legion, TerraTech, TerraTech Worlds, Cozy Marbles, Galacticare, War for the Overworld, Going Medieval, Bladesong, Innkeep, Scriptorium: Master of Manuscripts, Deadstick – Bush Flight Simulator and Touch Type Tale – Strategic Typing.

Holiday Celebrations in Red Dead Online: Festive New Showdown, A Merry Call to Arms, Returning Krampus Shotgun, and More

The holiday spirit is ramping up in Red Dead Online, with a festive new location for Head for the Hills (Dodge a Bullet), the return of A Merry Call to Arms, weeks of seasonal bonuses, holiday decorations across the frontier, and much more.

Full details from this month’s update include:

  • 3X RDO$, XP, and Role XP on Sample Sales
  • 2X RDO$, XP, and Gold on A Merry Call to Arms, with a new standoff at Fort Wallace and nine returning maps
  • 3X RDO$, Ability Card XP, and XP for taking part in Free Roam Events​​
  • Christmas Gift (December 23 – December 31): Log in to receive the Redcliff Outfit
  • New Year’s Gift (Jan 1 – Jan 5): Log in to receive a Reward for a Free Emote, a Free Honor Reset, and a Weight Loss Tonic
  • Month-long Rewards:
  • Receive the Red Morning Tail Coat for reaching Wave 4 in A Merry Call to Arms
  • Earn an Offer for 10 Gold Bars off any Role Initiation Item by reaching Wave 8 in A Merry Call to Arms
  • Sample a Legendary Animal to Harriet to get the Prowler Hat
  • Sell any sample to Harriet to receive the Amador Pants
  • Rank 20 Naturalists can log in any time this month to receive the Amador Coat
  • Weekly Rewards:
  • December 2 – 8: Win in the Featured Series to receive a Reward for 3 Gold Bars 
  • December 9 – 15: Hunt a Legendary Animal to receive a Reward for the Bluewater Marsh Treasure Map 
  • December 16 – 22: Complete 3 Role Challenges to receive a Reward for a Free Ability Card 
  • December 23 – 29: Complete 3 Daily Challenges to receive a Reward for the Calumet Ravine Treasure Map 
  • December 30 – January 5: Complete Cripps Daily Stew Challenge to receive an Offer for 50% off an Established or Distinguished Naturalist Role Item 
  • A free Winter Variant of the Evans Repeater, awarded to all who play from December 9 through January 5
  • The Krampus Shotgun returns for purchase from December 9 through January 5
  • Featured Series: Head for the Hills (Dodge a Bullet), including the new location in Ewing Basin, plus festive variations of Make It Count, Last Stand, and Spoils of War
  • Returning limited-time clothing: The Winter Shotgun Coat, Benbow Jacket, Leavitt Jacket, Furred Gloves, and Pelt Half Chaps
  • Discounts: Free Fast Travel and Sedative Ammo, 10 Gold Bars off the Sample Kit, 50% off Novice and Promising Naturalist Role Items, Trinkets, Varmint Rifle, Pistols and Pistol Style Customizations, plus 40% off Cripps’ Outfits, Arabian and Mustang Horses, Hats, Coats, Chaps, and Gloves 

Please see the Rockstar Games Newswire for more information.

Recreate Your Favourite Moments from Footballing History with All New EA SPORTS FC 26 Classic XI Teams 

Fans will be able to experience Kick Off and Kick Off Rush with Classic XI teams from Chelsea, Juventus, FC Bayern München, Liverpool, Real Madrid, as well as the Premier League, Bundesliga, LALIGA EA SPORTS, Serie A, and Ligue 1 McDonald’s all coming to FC 26 

Redwood City, CA – December 2, 2025 – EA SPORTS FC™ 26 today revealed 10 Classic XI squads, which will see some of football’s most iconic heroes return to pitch. Featuring fan-favourite legends who defined the most successful eras for their clubs and leagues, players can select Classic XI squads for Chelsea FC, Juventus, FC Bayern München, Liverpool FC, Real Madrid, Premier League, Bundesliga, LALIGA EA SPORTS, Serie A, and Ligue 1 McDonald’s in Kick Off or Kick Off Rush.  

From Franz Beckenbauer to Eden Hazard, FC 26 offers football fans across the globe the only chance to experience club and league heroes and icons at the peak of their powers in one game. Players will be able to debate selections, recreate, and relive historic moments with a slew of league champions, UEFA Champions League winners, and their favourite footballers spanning decades.  

“Everything starts with our community and their passionate connection to the world of football,” said Jeff Sharma, Vice President of Brand for EA SPORTS FC. “We’re thrilled to bring these legendary teams to life in FC 26 for both those who witnessed the ascendency of these players into football culture, and to introduce those same players to a whole new generation of fans to experience in game.”  

Don’t miss your chance to relive the best of football – play EA SPORTS FC™ 26 this holiday season, and celebrate the legends who defined the beautiful game. The FC community and footballers alike are encouraged to voice their opinions about the Classic XI squads across FC social channels letting the FC team know who deserved to make it, and who would make their ultimate Classic XI.  

FC 26 SHOWCASE NOW AVAILABLE GLOBALLY  

Starting today, EA SPORTS™ announced the return of EA SPORTS FC™ 26 Showcase*, a free-to-download preview experience of FC 26. EA SPORTS FC 26 Showcase will be available to play on PlayStation 5, PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.  

FC 26 Showcase offers players a curated introduction to The World’s Game, providing free** access to select clubs and modes including Learn to Play, Kick-Off (with a limited set of clubs), and Clubs Rush (with limited progression).  

FC 26 Showcase is designed as a preview experience – players can sample select modes for free and seamlessly upgrade to the full EA SPORTS FC 26 game at any time, carrying their progress with them when they upgrade on the same platform. 

EA SPORTS FC™ 26 is available now for PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, Amazon Luna, Nintendo Switch™ and Nintendo Switch 2™. 

For more information on EA SPORTS FC 26, please visit ea.com/fc26 and ensure you’re following our global social channels for all the latest upcoming news and announcements for EA SPORT FC.    

*Classic XI teams not currently available in FC 26 Showcase  

***Access to and playability of EA SPORTS FC 26 Showcase requires a persistent internet connection & EA Account. For users on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, access to online multiplayer gameplay in EA SPORTS FC 26 Showcase requires a PlayStation®Plus account.  

Seablip reveals long-awaited Castle Update at Best Indie Games Winter Showcase

Pixel-art pirate RPG teases new gameplay mode and a massive content expansion coming soon

Tønsberg, Norway – December 2nd, 2025 — Solo developer Jardar Solli today revealed a new teaser trailer of Seablip, upcoming Castle Update at the Best Indie Games Winter Showcase, offering fans a first look at castle battles, companion crewmates and a major enemy rebalance. In celebration of this announcement, Seablip is currently 10% off until the 8th December – so claim yer loot and set sail while the winds favor ye!

The Castle Update introduces an exciting new battle mode where players can build and defend their own castle on their home island, or set sail to attack enemy fortifications across the seven seas. This marks one of the most substantial content additions since Seablip’s Early Access launch, offering fresh strategic gameplay alongside the existing naval combat and exploration.

Players will be able to craft their own castle at the home island workbench, choose a loyal crewmate to follow them on adventures and face off against 26 enemy castles belonging to the Bluecoats, Redcoats, and Pirates – including 5 legendary challenges for those seeking the ultimate test of their pirate skills. Full trailer and more details about the Castle Update will be revealed soon. 

About Seablip
Roam the high seas in a vibrant open world containing a series of islands to discover and enemies to defeat. Drawing inspiration from titles such as Faster Than Light and Sid Meier’s Pirates!, Seablip offers the freedom to explore, build and even fish! Upgrade your ship with extra cannons and inventory space, hire a new crew to aid you in your adventures and gather resources from a range of sources – chopping trees, mining minerals and watering crops as you make use of the tools at your disposal. 

Engage in a plethora of minigames and activities as you progress, building bases and making use of your trusty fishing rod. Find gold from treasure or earn it by selling your wares, or even take bounties found around the world and enhance your pirate reputation as you get paid.

Following successful funding of the game through Kickstarter and a well received demo released during the Steam Next Fest, solo developer Jardar Solli released Seablip into Early Access earlier this year and will be hard at work adding continual updates throughout this period. 

Check out the link below for an updated roadmap of what more you can expect from Seablip between now and its full launch into the seven seas: 
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1471270/view/4603329812242402193?l=english

About Jardar Solli
Following 5 years (more than 10,000 hours) of development on Seablip, including a successful Kickstarter campaign that launched in 2020, self taught coder and solo developer Jardar Solli is edging closer to living his dream in releasing his first title. Seablip launched on Early Access in 2024, aiming for a full launch in 2025.

TEMPEST RISING’S “SUPERIOR FIREPOWER” UPDATE STRIKES TODAY ON STEAM

Take post-nuclear warfare to the next level with powerful superweapons, and get a taste of the hit RTS’s highly anticipated third faction in today’s new Veti multiplayer test

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. Dec. 2, 2025 – Saber Interactive’s 3D Realms publishing label and Knights Peak, alongside developer Slipgate Ironworks, have released the new “Superior Firepower” update for Tempest Rising, available now on Steam. This is the third major update for the hit RTS game, nominated for Best Sim/Strategy title at The Game Awards, and introduces a devastating superweapon for each playable faction, a global production queue for more efficient battlefield control, and more.

The “Superior Firepower” update releases alongside the new RTS Lineage Bundle on Steam, joining together Tempest Rising and the Command & Conquer™ Remastered Collection for a 10% discount.

In addition, Tempest Rising’s highly anticipated third faction – the sinister Veti – is available to command in the game’s new Veti Faction Multiplayer Test, arriving today on Steam. Players can opt into the “veti_mp_test” branch in the Steam client to experience the Veti’s advanced extraterrestrial forces firsthand in both multiplayer and skirmish game modes until December 15.

Tempest Rising transports you to a battle-scarred 1997 in an alternate timeline where the Cuban Missile Crisis went nuclear. Experience two epic single-player campaigns, as well as ranked multiplayer and skirmish mode, featuring fast, hard-hitting gameplay with classic RTS base building and unique asymmetrical factions. Take full command of the battlefield, lead your armies in all-out warfare, and execute bold strategies to emerge victorious.

The Standard and Deluxe Editions of Tempest Rising are now on sale for 35-40% off (with an additional 10% discount available through the RTS Lineage Bundle) until December 15 on Steam. For more game info, visit https://tempestrising.com, and follow the latest news and updates on X/Twitter and Discord.

About Saber Interactive

Saber Interactive is a worldwide publisher and developer consisting of 15 studios in the Americas and Europe. Creating games for all major platforms based on original and licensed IPs, Saber’s titles include Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando, Jurassic Park: Survival, Turok: Origins, Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival, World War Z, A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead, Bus Bound, Docked, SnowRunner, Expeditions: A MudRunner Game and RoadCraft. Founded in 2001, Saber is known for two decades of development partnerships with leading developers and publishers, including producing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt for Nintendo Switch, Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Crysis Remastered, and many others. Learn more at https://saber.games.

About 3D Realms

Redefining AAA – Action, Attitude, Adrenaline, 3D Realms has rocked the world for almost 30 years by publishing unforgettable, iconic games like Duke Nukem, Terminal Velocity, Shadow Warrior, Death Rally, Max Payne, and more recently, Ghostrunner, Ion Fury, Tempest Rising, CULTIC and RIPOUT.

Led by industry veterans, 3D Realms is a proud member of Saber Interactive, with a mission of publishing games for grownups. Unapologetic and uncompromising, we’re not afraid of being who we are and being damn good at it – for everyone’s benefit. For more information, visit 3drealms.com.

About Knights Peak Interactive

Knights Peak Interactive, a division of MY.GAMES, is a game publisher partnering with diverse developers worldwide. Committed to equality, it supports both emerging and established studios in reaching new heights in global markets and brand development. Knights Peak views games as portals to immersive stories, offering players a multitude of adventures in a welcoming environment. For details, visit: https://www.knightspeak.com.

About Slipgate Ironworks™

Industry veterans with two decades’ worth of indie and AAA experience, Slipgate Ironworks™ has contributed to popular titles, including Ion Fury, Ghostrunner, Phantom Fury,and most recently, Tempest Rising. Proudly old-school, the team all shares the same vision: “Crafting Intense Gaming Experiences: Bold, Thrilling, Unmatched!”

For more information on Slipgate Ironworks™, please visit the official company website.

FARMING SIMULATOR 25 ADDS BIGGEST TRACTORS IN FREE CONTENT UPDATE #4, FEATURING CASE IH & JOHN DEERE

Publisher and developer GIANTS Software has released Free Content Update #4 for Farming Simulator 25, adding real powerhouses of machinery from John Deere and Case IH for everyone. Patch 1.15 is included in the content drop, bringing various optimizations.

List of New Equipment

  • Case IH Patriot 4450
  • Case IH Steiger Series (incl. Special Edition)
  • Case IH Vestrum Series
  • John Deere 9RX Series (710-830) 

Introducing John Deere’s Most Powerful Tractor

With the top-configuration 9RX 830 of the series, GIANTS Software adds John Deere’s current top-end articulated four-track tractor that only rolled onto real fields last year. Built for very large-scale, high-draft tillage, seeding, and heavy implement work, it combines an 18-liter Deere engine, high-capacity hydraulics, and a heavy, high-traction chassis – making it the biggest, most powerful tractor in Farming Simulator 25.

Steiger 785 Quadtrac Special Edition

With Case IH, another fan-favorite brand spotlights this content update, spearheaded with the Steiger 785 Quadtrac Special Edition. Rather than red, the customary Case IH color, this special Quadtrac comes painted in lime green – a nod to the original color of the iconic Steiger brand that has become an integral part of Case IH. While this agricultural giant adds another machine to the large tractor category, the Patriot 4450 and Vestrum Series are also introduced in the iconic red color of Case IH, providing more compact solutions for a variety of tasks.

Farming Simulator 25 is available for PC, Mac, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S. Season Passes are available separately for Year 1 and Year 2 which introduce new packs and expansions – fans save up to 25% per pass compared to getting the content separately. GIANTS Software will also continue to release free content updates and user-generated content on the official ModHub. For additional details, please refer to the official Farming Simulator Website.

About GIANTS Software
GIANTS Software is an international game developer and publisher from Switzerland, established in 2004 and known worldwide for creating the popular Farming Simulator franchise. Self-sufficient with offices in Switzerland (Zurich), Germany (Erlangen), USA (Chicago) and the Czech Republic (Brno), the team is committed to position itself as a leading publisher in the simulation genre, with Project Motor Racing to be introduced to the racing scene soon. The company maintains a global network of partners and close ties with respective industries. Visit giants-software.com for more information.

About Farming Simulator

With more than 40 million copies of the main series sold worldwide since 2008, the Farming Simulator franchise is leading in its genre. Available on all major platforms, the games feature hundreds of authentic machines from renowned brands and offer compelling agricultural simulation with relaxing, family-friendly gameplay. It’s based on the powerful GIANTS Engine – built in-house to provide realistic physics, high-fidelity graphics, dynamic systems and extensive modding support. Visit farming-simulator.com for more information.

© 2025 Published and developed by GIANTS Software GmbH. Farming Simulator, GIANTS Software and its logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of GIANTS Software GmbH. All manufacturers, vehicles, machines, equipment, names, brands, and associated imagery featured in this game in some cases include trademarks and/or copyrighted materials of their respective owners. The vehicles, machines, and equipment in this game may be different from the actual ones in shapes, colors, and performance. © 2025 Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC. “PlayStation“, “PS5“ and “PS5 logo“ are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.. Mac is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Steam and the Steam logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Valve Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other names, trademarks and logos are property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

SEARCH FOR GOD & INVESTIGATE A COSMIC MYSTERY IN BURDEN STREET STATION’S FIRST STEAM DEMO, OUT NOW

Shapeshift and change your personality to converse with a world of misfits in CRITICAL REFLEX’s latest surreal narrative adventure!

NICOSIA, Cyprus Dec. 2, 2025 –Today CRITICAL REFLEX, the publisher of memorably off-kilter video games like Mouthwashing and No, I’m not a Human, has released the first public demo for indie developer IODINE’s Burden Street Station, available now for free on Steam. Inspired by the classic visuals of ‘90s adventure games, Burden Street Station is a cosmic narrative experience about finding a missing God.

Burden Street Station is a story-driven adventure about memory, grief, and community. In a surreal universe where memories are harvested from mortals and sold as sentient books to celestial consumers, one day, production stops. God is gone, and it’s up to a lowly librarian and his reluctant sidekick Memo to investigate. Shapeshift during conversations, collect different personalities through talking and exploration, and use them to unlock dialogue options and advance multiple stories in search of answers.

Demo Features

  • Experience two interwoven storylines, offering a dip into the cosmic opera of Burden Street Station’s unique world
  • Discover one of the game’s three major maps and the first clues to its mysteries in the Grand Archive
  • Expect impossible architecture, dubious rules and liminal atmosphere
  • Interact with LoTown’s cast of eccentric misfits and learn their quirks
  • Test your personality-switching power and make new friends (or foes!)
  • Nearly an hour’s worth of content!

Download the free Burden Street Station demo on Steam today and wishlist the game to follow the latest news and updates.

About IODINE

IODINE did audio lead and programming on a VR titled called IRONSTRIKE after they graduated college, and once their work on that game was finished, they decided to share this work with the world.

About CRITICAL REFLEX

CRITICAL REFLEX is an indie game publisher obsessed with genre-blending, rule-breaking, brain-melting games. We help devs polish the weird, sharpen the wild, and launch their projects loud. Known for titles like Buckshot Roulette, Lunacid, Mouthwashing and No, I’m not a Human, we champion the unforgettable experiences. Genre is a prison and we ate the warden.

SMILE, YOU’RE ON TV! COMPETE IN TEAM-BASED HOME MAKEOVER PARTY GAME ‘ROOM RUSH’ OUT NOW ON META HORIZON MOBILE!

Experience Room Rush, a new world available on Meta Horizon, where the competition heats up in the ultimate interior decorating challenge

Boston, United States, December 2nd, 2025 | Petricore is proud to announce that Room Rush, an interior design party game, is now available for free on the Meta Horizons mobile app. Taking inspiration from similar makeover games such as Dress to Impress, Room Rush is perfect for any players who enjoy customization and interior decorating, along with a little friendly competition, of course! 

Lights, Camera, Decorate!

You have been invited to Room Rush, the latest and hottest house-building TV show. In this exciting competition, players will take center stage, split into teams, decorate the most stylish individual themed rooms, and then vote to determine which team has the best design, ultimately crowning a winner! You’ll begin in the waiting room, where you will receive a brief tutorial and have a chance to explore a sample showroom to get familiar with the decorating controls. Once you’re ready, head down to the showroom floor, where you and your team will be assigned a theme and a room of the house. The assigned themed categories can be anything from Modern, Gamer, and Haunted, as well as some more unusual themes like Mismatched, Hoarder’s, and even rooms where players compete to fill their spaces with an outrageous number of chairs!

Roll Out the Furniture!

Now that your team has been assigned a room and a category, you can move on to the next phase, decoration. Four kiosks will be located in the center of the stage, each offering different furniture and prop pieces to enhance your creation. The kiosks will be color-coded to correspond with your team, allowing team members to manage the wallpaper and flooring layouts of their rooms. Remember, each group has only a set amount of time to complete their designs, a limited number of decorable items, and only one object can be held at a time! To optimize your limited decorating time, use ‘Re-style’ to repurpose the material of the object you are currently holding, ‘Place’ to create multiple copies, and ‘Remove’ to delete any unwanted items from the area.

Place Your Votes!

Once the timer runs out, it’s time to roll in with the final votes! Each team will be given 25 seconds to do a walkthrough, showing off their final creations. Other teams will be able to vote on a scale from 1 to 5 stars. Then, viewers and a live studio audience will also judge each room on several key factors, such as the number of furniture pieces used and the overall variety of styles implemented throughout the room! These two combined scores will lead into the team’s overall score, and whoever has the highest number of total votes wins! Winners will be awarded their Team Score in Stars, which can be used as in-game currency.

What’s More, On Room Rush!

Whether you win through competitions or collect them along the way, gather as many Stars as possible to spend at the Kiosk shops available in the waiting room. Stars unlock additional customization options while playing. When players win trophies, they will also release Stars, so be sure to tail behind them! There will also be a solo experience available, where individual players can earn Stars based on how well they can impress their live audience, that is! Be sure to stay tuned to Room Rush for upcoming new content updates, such as new furniture, holiday themes, and more!

Full Game Features:

  • 25 Total Furniture Packs, to play and fill up your space with!
  • 5 Room Style Packs to complement your designs with the appropriate matching themes
  • Challenging Decor Categories such as Minimalist, Maximalist, and more!
  • Team and Live Audience Voting System to determine whose room design outshines the rest of the entire house!

Room Rush is now available on iOS, Android, and desktop browsers. Play for free by downloading the Meta Horizons app. For more information on Petricore, please visit the official studio website.

About Petricore 

Founded in 2015, Petricore is an independent gaming studio specializing in emerging technologies and game development. The studio has created original IPs and collaborated on digital projects across platforms such as Meta, Apple Vision Pro, and Pico. Intent on pushing the boundaries of immersive gaming, Petricore also supports clients in porting games to new platforms, ensuring seamless transitions and optimized experiences. In 2025, Petricore released the original mixed reality title Mythic Realms for Meta Quest to strong reviews from players and press, including Vice and UploadVR. For more information, please visit PetricoreGames.com.

Starship Troopers: Extermination opens up new fronts of war with Bugs – update 1.8 is now available

New Critical Strike Map, new Air Strikes, and much more

December 1, 2025 – Troopers, the war against the bugs is flaring up on new fronts, and General Rico needs your help once again. Developer Offworld, together with publisher Knights Peak, isn’t slowing down and is rolling out Update 1.8 for Starship Troopers: Extermination. This update introduces the new Company Progression system, a fresh Critical Strike map, and Air Strikes – a brand-new side objective for ARC and AAS missions.

Highlights of the 1.8 content update include:

  • Brand-new Company Progression: Update 1.8 introduces a new Company Progression system with over 50 tiers, unlocking unique emblems, frames, and additional Company slots. Intel’s earnings after each match contribute to the Company’s growth, allowing for distinctive customization on the Leaderboards.
  • New Critical Strike Map: Boreas – Prepare for a new Critical Strike map set in the frozen wastelands of Boreas. Bundle up, Troopers… It’s going to get cold out there.
  • New Side Objective: Air Strikes –  Troopers will need to defend Fleet Relays out in the field to call in TAC Fighters for devastating bombing runs on the Bug hordes. The more Bugs you obliterate, the closer the Federation is to winning the war. Keep your eyes peeled for the ‘TAC Fighter Support’ and ‘Fleet Relay’ Mutators on Valaka, Agni Prime, and Boreas missions.
  • Bug fixes and quality of life improvements

And that’s not all; players can already start looking forward to future updates that will introduce not only new threats, but also tools to resist them.

Inspired by the Starship Troopers movie, Starship Troopers: Extermination is an action-packed co-op FPS where players join the Deep Space Vanguard to fight non-stop Arachnid hordes across hostile planets. Developed by Offworld, the game launched in Early Access on May 17, 2023, with its full release on October 11, 2024, for PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and the Offworld shop, and for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

About Offworld

Originating from humble roots within the modding community, Offworld is now an acclaimed studio responsible for the ongoing development of Starship Troopers: Extermination, the hit FPS shooter Squad, and the WW2 shooter Squad 44.

Offworld’s relentless dedication to game quality and cultivating vibrant communities has helped establish its titles as premier options for teamwork, strategic cooperation, and competitive action.

For more information about Offworld, please visit: https://www.offworldindustries.com

About Sony Pictures Consumer Products

Sony Pictures Consumer Products (SPCP) is the licensing and merchandising division of Sony Pictures’ Motion Picture Group and Sony Pictures Television for Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE), a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Group Corporation. SPE’s global operations encompass motion picture production, acquisition, and distribution; television production, acquisition, and distribution; television networks; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; and development of new entertainment products, services, and technologies. Sony Pictures Television operates dozens of wholly-owned or joint-venture production companies around the world. SPE’s Motion Picture Group production organizations include Columbia Pictures, Screen Gems, TriStar Pictures, 3000 Pictures, Sony Pictures Animation, Stage 6 Films, AFFIRM Films, Sony Pictures International Productions, and Sony Pictures Classics.

For additional information, visit http://www.sonypictures.com/corp/divisions.html

About KNIGHTS PEAK INTERACTIVE

Knights Peak Interactive, a division of MY.GAMES, is a game publisher partnering with diverse developers worldwide. Committed to equality, it supports both emerging and established studios in reaching new heights in global markets and brand development. Knights Peak views games as portals to immersive stories, offering players a multitude of adventures in a welcoming environment. For details, visit: https://www.knightspeak.com

Celebrate the Yule-Tide with festive activities and rewards in World of Warships and World of Warships: Legends

December 2, 2025 – Wargaming, the developer and publisher of the leading historically accurate naval multiplayer game World of Warships, is celebrating the festive season with activities and rewards for players across PC, console, and mobile. Players on PC can look forward to a new Advent Calendar and Festive Event Pass, plenty of seasonally themed camouflages and ships, and the return of a decorable Christmas Tree in Nordlyshavn Port. The festive fun continues for players on console and mobile in World of Warships: Legends, with the introduction of Santa City Port, Merry Tokens to unlock Christmas-themed rewards, Mystic Crates, and a Merry Shipmas campaign featuring two Legendary ships up for grabs.

World of Warships Welcomes a Flurry of Festivities with New Advent Calendar and Event Pass

The festive season is in full swing across World of Warships in the December update, brimming with seasonal activities and themed rewards. Starting from today, players can claim a free tech tree Tier IX ship on login, alongside two Santa’s Gift Containers and two Christmas themed permanent camouflage. The rewards continue with a new Advent Calendar available throughout the entirety of December, as well as a Festive Event pass featuring two chapters and bursting with prizes including Santa’s gift Containers, camouflages and Tier VII cruisers Nurnberg’44 and Lanzhou.

Nordlyshavn Port also returns this year with an updated look, with a Christmas Tree waiting to be decorated. Players can unlock ornaments for every two battles played, with no daily limits, and special rewards await for those who have placed 10 ornaments on their tree, and have collected all 24.

In addition to these festive additions comes a brand new map, Sunset Isles, available for Random Battles and select Co-op Battles for ships Tier VI and above. December’s update also sees the start of construction of Tier IX French battleship Roussillon in the Dockyard, and the first week of the update gives players their last chance to finish building Liberty Harbor. Both Asymmetric battles and the Temporal Rift event continue, joined by a new season of Clan Battles, and the return of the Steel Fleet Event featuring six powerful ships including three brand new ships of Tier X, the Japanese battleship Aki, the German cruiser Bremen and the American cruiser Hawaii.

Santa City Port Introduced in World of Warships: Legends

The celebrations continue for players in World of Warships: Legends, with the introduction of the Santa City Port. A themed currency, Merry Tokens, are available through completing activities, and can be redeemed for Port decorations and seasonal rewards. Amongst these are new Frozen skins, new Commander guises including Unfreezable Sam, and Mystic Crates that may bestow players with rare and Special Edition ships including the new Incomparable, Aki, and Marceau.

The season of giving continues, with a new Merry Shipmas campaign with free Admiralty backing, granting players one of two Legendary Tier ships as a final reward: U.S. battleship Rhode Island or Soviet cruiser Sevastopol. In addition to these two Legendary ships, players will also unlock the winter version of Pan-European destroyer Orkan, as well as many other rewards.

December’s Legendary update also sees three new Tier VI-VIII Japanese hybrid battleships, Ise, Suwo and Dewa, sail into Early Access, available through Japanese Hybrid Battleship Crates. They’re joined by Legendary Tier battleship Aki, found in Mystic Chests. These ships wield not only intense firepower, but are capable of executing airstrikes–armed with aircraft carrying an impressive haul of torpedoes. Closing out the update is the return of War Tales, with two new operations, including a special mission to help Santa. With the ability to play through all previous Tales, players will also be able to try out a new type of high-explosive shell that splits into multiple subshells, causing significant damage.

Just in time for the holidays, World of Warships has also launched its merch store, packed with perfect gifts and stocking stuffers for naval history enthusiasts and fans of the franchise, with available products ranging from premium-quality t-shirts and hoodies to mugs, gaming mats, collectibles, and more.

About World of Warships

World of Warships is a free, historical, online combat PC game from Wargaming. With its massive fleet of most iconic war vessels, including five different ship classes and strategically designed environment, World of Warships provides the ultimate naval warfare gaming experience, suitable for everyone. Thanks to its largest collection of historically accurate ships available to play, World of Warships prides itself as a digital ship museum and a focal point for naval history enthusiasts. New thematic content and innovative game modes are being added on a regular basis, providing a diverse and exciting gameplay to its broad player base.

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 from around the world in thrilling and immersive battles.

World of Warships: Legends brings the online naval action loved by millions to home consoles and mobile for the very first time, alongside a host of content and features exclusive to the console experience.

Official website: https://wowslegends.com/

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. Its 15 offices around the world include studios in Chicago, Prague, Shanghai, Tokyo, Vilnius, Belgrade, and Kyiv. Millions of players enjoy Wargaming’s titles across all major gaming platforms. Its flagship products include the free-to-play hits World of Tanks, World of Tanks Blitz, World of Warships, World of Warships: Legends, and World of Warships Blitz.