In addition to Edo, Sengoku and Heian, the Bakumatsu period is the next stage to be unveiled.

Hertfordshire, 21^st November 2025 – Today, KOEI TECMO Europe and developer Team NINJA revealed the next stage in their upcoming dark samurai action RPG, Nioh 3, which releases 6th February 2026 on PlayStation®5 and Windows PC via Steam®.

For the first time in franchise history, the Bakumatsu period will be established as a new setting for players to embark upon in Nioh 3. Serving as the final era of the samurai, the stage is set in 1800s Kyoto, where the land and iconic landmarks such as the Kiyomizu and Honnoji temples have been overtaken and transformed by the Crucible’s influence.

In addition to encountering new and fearsome yokai, players will also face the Shinsengumi, a military squad that serves the shogunate. Shinsengumi troops are challenging foes equipped with modern weaponry such as firearms and gatling guns, delivering a combination of ranged and multi-directional attacks – a first in the history of the Nioh series.

During their journey, players will encounter a new cast of distinctive characters unique to each time period. In Bakumatsu-era Kyoto, protagonist Takechiyo Tokugawa will meet Takasugi Shinsaku, Okita Soji, and Tokugawa Yoshinobu, the 15^th shogun of the Edo shogunate. Nioh 3 and the Nioh franchise will be featured in the upcoming Samurai exhibition at the British Museum in February 2026. For more information, please check the official website: https://www.britishmuseum.org/exhibitions/samurai

Nioh 3 is now available to pre-order physically and digitally. Players can digitally pre-order the Digital Deluxe Edition or separately purchase the Season Pass. Furthermore, a SteelBook® edition is also available to pre-order, and comes with the base game and two exclusive bonus DLCs. All versions of the game come with an early purchase bonus** which can be redeemed from the PlayStation™ Store and Steam®, available for a limited time after the game releases. Finally, the system requirements for the Steam® version of Nioh 3 have been released. More information can be found on the official Nioh 3 website.

Nioh 3 is currently in development and is scheduled for release on 6^th February 2026 on PlayStation®5 and Windows PC via Steam®. The game will include Japanese and English voices with texts in English, French, Italian, German and Spanish.

*Digital pre-orders in UAE, Australia and New Zealand territories will be available at a later date. Users can add the game to their Wishlist on PlayStation®5 and Windows PC via Steam® and will become notified when pre-orders are available in their country. **The Early Purchase Bonus will be available for those who purchase the game by 19^th February 2026. Please be aware that the bonuses may become available for purchase or for free as add-on content for this title at a later date.

ABOUT KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD.

KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD. is a publisher of interactive entertainment software for current generation consoles, handhelds and digital download content based in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, UK. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD., headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. KOEI TECMO’s best known for their signature ‘one versus thousands’ Warrior’s series, the fan-favourite NINJA GAIDEN and fighting entertainment title DEAD OR ALIVE. Through collaboration with strong existing franchises, such as A.O.T. Wings of Freedom (Attack on Titan), has brought fan-favourite shows to life in video game form. The company’s desire for innovation and diversity has seen the creation of the critically acclaimed dark-samurai action title Nioh, which takes on new and unique gameplay styles. The company’s acquisition of Gust, developer of a variety of heart-warming titles, has seen their flagship Atelier series span generations of consoles and fans alike. More information about KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD and its products can be found at www.koeitecmoeurope.com 

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One of 2025’s biggest gaming surprises levels up on PlayStation 5, Xbox X|S and Nintendo Switch

Darmstadt, Germany – November 21, 2025. The indie success story of the year is about to get even bigger. rokaplay select is thrilled to announce that A Game About Digging A Hole, the breakout PC sensation of 2025, is coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch on December 9. Pre-orders are live now on all digital storefronts.

What started as a 3-week experiment by a solo developer has erupted into a global gaming phenomenon. With over 1.2 million PC players already digging, and viral reach skyrocketing past 150 million combined views across TikTok, YouTube Shorts and Instagram Reels, and 30 million views of rokaplay social posts, A Game About Digging A Hole has become a cultural moment, proof that creativity, simplicity, and heart can still break through in gaming.

Now, console players everywhere are invited to join the movement. On December 9, this unassuming indie title will step onto the biggest stages in gaming, ready to capture a whole new audience.

Watch the A Game About Digging A Hole console announcement trailer below

A Rare Indie Triumph

For an indie game built in just two weeks, this level of success is almost unheard of. A Game About Digging A Hole has captured headlines, timelines, and imaginations worldwide. Its affordable price of £4.29 GBP / €4.99 EUR / $4.99 USD, less than a takeaway coffee, has made it one of the most accessible and talked-about games of the year.

About A Game About Digging A Hole

Armed with nothing but your trusty spade, you’ll dig into your brand-new backyard, uncovering resources to sell, upgrading your gear, and unearthing mysterious secrets hidden beneath the soil. There’s no rush, no pressure, just the pure joy of discovery as you dig deeper and deeper.

Already available on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store and iOS via the App Store, the console launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch is set to mark a new chapter in the story of this indie sensation.

So put down the coffee. Pick up the shovel. And join millions of players in one of 2025’s most unexpected and exciting gaming events.

PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series Pre-Order Starts Today, Console Demo Available Now Nintendo Switch 2™ Pre-Order and Demo Coming Soon!

Sydney , Australia – November 21st, 2025: THQ Nordic and Tarsier Studios, creators of Little Nightmares I & II, today announced that the highly anticipated horror game REANIMAL will officially launch worldwide on Friday, February 13, 2026! The game will release simultaneously across Nintendo Switch 2™, PC, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S.

Starting today, pre-orders for REANIMAL open on PC, PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S. Players who pre-order will receive the Foxhead & Muttonhead Masks because in this world of unspeakable horrors, your mask could be your only protection (pre-order bonus available for digital pre-orders only).

In addition, THQ Nordic and Tarsier today released console demos for both PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S. Now, players on these systems, as well as PC, can dive into the darkness and experience the first taste of REANIMAL’s unsettling world. On Nintendo Switch 2™, pre-orders and a platform-specific demo are coming soon. More information will be shared at a later date. REANIMAL news and updates can be found on socials at @THQNordic and @TarsierStudios.

Play the demo on consoles NOW:

PS5: https://thqn.net/re-demo-psn [thqn.net]
Xbox: https://thqn.net/re-demo-xbox [thqn.net]

Meanwhile, PC players can continue to explore the horrors that lurk in the shadows. The Steam demo remains live, inviting players to test their instincts and confront what humanity leaves behind.

Play the Steam demo: https://thqn.net/REdemo [thqn.net]

About the REANIMAL Demo:

In this exclusive, co-op demo, players start at the very beginning, including the reunion of orphaned siblings trying to survive the most dire circumstances. The Boy and The Girl, our protagonists, then begin their desperate search for their missing friends together. Explore eerie environments such as the Mill and Trainyard, and uncover the first fragments of the dark mystery that binds this unsettling world.

Join Creative Director Omar Bouali For An Overview Of The Upcoming Expansion’s Intense Combat And Gripping Story, Scored by Award-Winning Composer John Paesano

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — 21 November 2025 — Today, Ubisoft unveiled a gameplay walkthrough for Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora™ – From the Ashes, the upcoming expansion launching 19 December on Ubisoft+, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®5, Amazon Luna*, and PC via Ubisoft Connect, Steam, and Epic Games Store. Developed by Massive Entertainment – a Ubisoft Studio**, in collaboration with Lightstorm Entertainment and Disney, this expansion invites players to return to a section of the Western Frontier, encompassing the Kinglor Forest and a brand-new sub-region, in a gripping new story of vengeance and survival. The expansion launches the day after the theatrical release for Avatar: Fire and Ash™, extending the adventure for all Avatar™ fans.

In this walkthrough, players get an overview of the new story of Na’vi warrior, So’lek as he sets out to save those he loves in addition to the brutal and visceral combat mechanics that define the expansion. Omar Bouali, Creative Director at Massive Entertainment, guides viewers through a pivotal mission where So’lek, a battle-hardened Na’vi warrior, infiltrates the Arahane Hometree which is now occupied by the RDA and ruthless Ash clan. Once lush and vibrant, the Kinglor Forest now lies in ruin as the invaders aim to seize full control and wipe out the Resistance with particular attention paid to the Sarentu and So’lek. Armed only with his bow and knife, So’lek demonstrates the brutal efficiency of stealth and combat Finishers, and the ability to channel his Warrior Senses for heightened lethality.

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora – From the Ashes: Official Gameplay Walkthrough

The Ash clan marks the introduction of a new enemy to the world of Frontiers of Pandora, the agile, ruthless, and relentless Mangkwan warband infiltrating the Western Frontier led by Wukula. To save those he loves, So’lek will have to challenge his beliefs by facing off against, and even taking the life of another Na’vi. In From the Ashes, combat also escalates in this more hostile version of the Kinglor Forest through the RDA’s advanced technology, including upgraded AMPs, Skel suits, and hellhounds, while So’lek leverages his bond with his Ikran, Ìley for aerial support and tactical repositioning. By taking down those that stand in their way, players will earn XP in the form of Dog Tags, enabling So’lek to broaden his warrior skills in both combat and stealth through a streamlined progression system.

“With this walkthrough, we wanted to give players a glimpse of the raw intensity and emotional depth that defines From the Ashes,” said Omar Bouali, Creative Director at Massive Entertainment. “You’ll see how So’lek’s personal journey shapes the gameplay experience. Every choice, every strike carries weight. This expansion is about survival, vengeance, and the journey to save those you love.”

This walkthrough also introduces a taste of the amazing work of composer John Paesano on the score of this expansion. John Paesano is an award-winning American composer known for his work on the Maze Runner trilogy, Marvel’s Daredevil, Marvel’s Spider-Man games, and Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes™. His dynamic style builds worlds that reflect the narrative, blending orchestral and electronic elements to create emotionally rich soundscapes. His score highlights the darker, more visceral atmosphere of So’lek’s quest for vengeance as he fights to protect those he loves.

New editions of Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora™ are available for pre-orders or purchase:

• Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Standard Edition – AUD $49.95
• Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora From the Ashes Edition (Immediate access to main game. Expansion available 19 December 2025) – AUD $59.95
• Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora From the Ashes Expansion (standalone / Preorder available now. Expansion releases 19 December 2025) – AUD $37.95
• Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Complete Edition (Immediate access to main game. Expansion available 19 December 2025) – AUD $89.95

For more information about Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora please visit www.avatarfrontiersofpandora.com or join the conversation on social media using hashtag #AvatarFrontiers.

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

*Ubisoft+ on Luna requires account linking and a Multi Access plan. Territorial restrictions apply.

** With the support of co-dev studios Ubisoft Düsseldorf, Ubisoft Milan, Ubisoft Reflections, Ubisoft Romania, Ubisoft Shanghai and Ubisoft Toronto.

About Ubisoft

Ubisoft is a creator of worlds, committed to enriching players’ lives with original and memorable entertainment experiences. Ubisoft’s global teams create and develop a deep and diverse portfolio of games, featuring brands such as Assassin’s Creed®, Brawlhalla®, For Honor®, Far Cry®, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon®, Just Dance®, Rabbids®, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six®, The Crew® and Tom Clancy’s The Division®. With a Ubisoft+ subscription, players can access new releases, premium editions and extra content on Day One on PC, console and cloud. For the 2024-25 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €1.85 billion.

To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com.

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Players can earn double the usual take on the Diamond Casino Heist and guaranteed valuable Diamonds in the vault for GTA+ Members – available via Arcade Properties on discount this week. 

Plus, completing the three New Listings Missions will grant entry to the Gold Tier of the New Prix Luxury VIP Program – unlocking a GTA$2M discount on Prix Luxury Real Estate listings arriving in December. 

Full details from this week’s update include:

• Double GTA$ and RP on the Diamond Casino Heist Finale, Casino Story Missions, Casino Work, the Community Race Series, and New Listings Missions 
• Triple Rewards on Open Wheel Races
• 30% off Arcade Properties, Upgrades, and Modifications
• New Prix Luxury VIP Program:
• Completing all three New Listings missions by December 7 will award players a GTA$1M bonus, the black Rockstar Games Varsity Crew Neck, and a GTA$2M discount on all Prix Luxury Real Estate listings arriving in December
• Those who play between November 13 and December 7 will claim a free Übermacht Revolter (Sports) wrapped with the chic Sessanta Nove Monogram livery and receive the Santo Capra Cap, Black Santo Capra Ornate Tee, Black Santo Capra Ornate Mini Dress (Ladies Only), Black Santo Capra Coin Pool Sliders

• Free Casino Master Penthouse 
• Double Daily Casino Chips
• Gun Van Discounts: Free Baseball Bat, 50% off the Heavy Rifle, 30% off the Military Rifle for (GTA+ Members)
• Vehicle Discounts: 30% off the RUNE Zhaba, Invade and Persuade Tank, Maxwell Vagrant, Karin Sultan Classic, Karin Sultan RS Classic, Dinka Blista Kanjo, HVY Insurgent Pick-Up, Imponte Arbiter GT, Maibatsu Penumbra FF, Albany V-STR, Vulcar Warrener HKR, Declasse Mamba, Lampadati Tropos Rallye, Dinka Vindicator, and BF Surfer Custom
• GTA+ Members: GTA Online for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S is now included in the GTA+ Games Library, free Enus Paragon S wrapped in the 76 Camo livery, new Chameleon Paints, extra payouts on the New Listings missions, and much more

Please see the Rockstar Games Newswire for more information. 

Sydney, Australia, November 21, 2025 – Violence, selfishness, and relentless ambition are the main traits of Anaconda Corp, the fourth team of Screamer introduced by Milestone. The trio entering Mr. A’s tournament represents a major holding company with wide-ranging interests and strong political ties, which have earned its founder, Abigail Mertens, a highly influential place in society.

Gabriel Mertens, Abigail’s son, leads the group obsessed with stepping out of his mother’s shadow and proving his worth within the corporation. Racing by his side are Hope Kaminsky,  a cold and calculating strategist driven only by personal goals, and Dirk van Wyk, a violent lunatic who delights in cruelty.

For Anaconda Corp, every race is a test not only of speed, but of opportunism and cunning. They are here to test limits, assert dominance, and show that when power is on the line, anything is fair game.

Scheduled for release in 2026, Screamer will be available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

About Milestone

Founded in Milan in 1996, Milestone is one of the leading and longest-established racing game developers and publishers in the world. The +300 people team is responsible for hit series like MotoGP™, Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame, the acclaimed Hot Wheels Unleashed™, as well as its own IP, RIDE. For more information, please visit https://milestone.it/

New Roguelite Action RPG Hands-on Demo Receives Positive Feedback from Players and Fans Worldwide

LOS ANGELES – NOVEMBER 20, 2025 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality games, announced that its upcoming Roguelite Action RPG Solo Leveling: KARMA successfully held its first offline playable showcase at G-STAR 2025 in Busan, South Korea from November 13 to 16. Fans from around the world visited the Netmarble booth to experience the game’s hands-on demo for the first time, generating strong interest and positive reactions throughout the event.

During G-STAR 2025, players experienced two dedicated demo modes designed to highlight the game’s core combat loop. The “Time Attack Dungeon” encouraged fast-paced boss clearing that awards top-ranked participants with prizes, including UMPC devices, RTX 5060Ti graphics cards, and Razer gaming peripherals. 

The “Event Dungeon” showcased large-scale wave battles and was featured in live creator showdown sessions where each demonstrated varied weapon and Blessing builds. Both demo modes included boss encounters faithful to the original series.

Thousands of attendees played the hands-on demo, praising the title’s worldbuilding and impactful combat that can change the flow entirely depending on which weapons or Blessing upgrades are used.

“We are thrilled to present Solo Leveling: KARMA in a public, hands-on environment for the first time,” said Executive Producer Do Hyung Kwon from Netmarble Neo. “G-STAR 2025 allowed us to gather valuable feedback directly from players, and we will continue refining the experience as development progresses.”

Meanwhile, Solo Leveling: KARMA released a game opening animation in partnership with A-1 Pictures Inc., depicting Sung Jinwoo returning to the Dimensional Gap to begin his decades-long war against the Monarchs. A separate in-game PV was also published across Netmarble’s official channels.

Solo Leveling: KARMA expands the universe of the global hit anime series with a new storyline set in the Dimensional Gap, where Sung Jinwoo endures a prolonged conflict among Monarchs. Players recover fragments of his lost memories to restore the Broken Cup of Reincarnation, driving both narrative progression and gameplay challenge.

Featuring isometric hack-and-slash combat, the game allows players to adapt their combat style through different types of weapons across daggers, scythes, and bows, supported by responsive evasion and counters. Through the strategic “Blessing” system, players can customize builds, while iconic Shadows like Igris can be summoned to execute powerful coordinated attacks. The game was first introduced globally via an exclusive teaser trailer at Anime Expo 2025.

Solo Leveling: KARMA is currently in development for mobile and PC, offering accessible action gameplay and deep replayability through roguelite progression systems. 

Further updates will be shared through the official website, YouTube, and X channels.

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About Netmarble Corporation

Founded in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a leading global game developer and publisher. Through acclaimed franchises and strategic partnerships with top-tier IP holders, the company delivers innovative and engaging gaming experiences to audiences worldwide. As a parent company of Kabam, SpinX Games, Jam City, and a major shareholder of HYBE and NCSOFT, Netmarble’s diverse portfolio includes Solo Leveling:ARISE, Seven Knights Re:BIRTH, Raven2, MARVEL Future Fight, and The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com.

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GUANGZHOU, China – 20 November 2025 – Retrace the Light, the time-bending 2.5D action RPG from developer XiaMing Game and publisher GlintForge, launches on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store at 7:00 PM PT / 10:00 PM ET today for $17.99 with a two-week 10% launch discount. PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions are currently in development.

One thousand years into the future, the almighty artificial intelligence known as Primus maintains societal order by miraculously altering the minds of any humans deemed “unstable.” Citizens potentially unfit for day-to-day life can have their brains digitized and cleansed of destructive thoughts with the help of Primus’ Enforcers. 

After a failed mission, Enforcer Decem — Primus’ own creation — suffered a memory wipe. Now he journeys onward to relearn his life’s purpose. Enter mirrormazes filled with paranoid thoughts in need of purging, and collect memory fragments along the way that unveil sinister truths hidden behind a utopian facade. 

Dive into disturbed individuals’ brains, then hack and slash through digital manifestations of their thoughts. Ascend above the laws of physics and teleport to previous locations with Decem’s Retrace ability. Turn back the clock to dodge enemy attacks, solve fourth-dimensional puzzles, and set up time-traveling attack combos. Become electricity itself with his Volt Dash ability, enabling lightning-quick travel to far locations. 

Unlock Decem’s full potential with all seven Primary Combat Modules and modifiable Secondary Modules to create custom playstyles that prioritize area-of-effect damage, agility, counter-attacks, stances, charging heavy strikes, and much more. Meet other Enforcers, explore a beautifully hand-crafted world, and uncover unsavory truths across six chapters and five different endings.

“Retrace the Light tells the story of a confrontation and dialogue between the rationality of AI and human emotions. As a researcher at a university AI institute, I hope this work will spark in-depth public discussion on the future applications of AI,” said Guo Lei, Producer, XiaMing Game. “Development has been a labor of love, and there is a certain magic within gameplay that feels both new and nostalgic at the same time. We’re excited to launch today on PC, and we can’t wait to bring the experience to consoles very soon.”

Retrace the Light will be available at 7:00 PM PT / 10:00 PM ET today on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store for $17.99 with a 10% launch discount for two weeks. The game will launch later on PlayStation and Xbox. Language support includes English, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, with both English and Chinese voiceover. To learn more, join the community on X, YouTube, and Discord, and search #Retracethelight on social media.

About XiaMing Game

Guo Lei, a famed teacher at the China Academy of Art, founded XiaMing Game with a group of his newly graduated students. Xiaming means the buzzing cicada, which reflects the studio’s mindset — burning themselves for years to create a short but sweet game they love, echoing a cicada’s life cycle. Currently, the team is dedicated to bringing their debut title, Retrace the Light, to players around the world.

About GlintForge

With a pure passion for indie games, Jason (Wang Ziqiang) established GlintForge to help Chinese indie studios bring their creative ideas to life. Following the thrilling success of Chinese premium games in 2024 such as Black Myth: Wukong, and in the hope of releasing another remarkable Chinese AAA game in the future, Jason stays firm with his vision and aims to collaborate with more passionate indie studios.

Team up with Rush for joyfully violent festivities with all-new gear, cosmetics, and new missions – An additional fifth Bounty Pack will be added with more details to come

Today, 2K and Gearbox Software are proud to release Borderlands® 4’s Bounty Pack 1: How Rush Saved Mercenary Day. As a special holiday thank you to the amazing Borderlands 4 community, the pack will be available now for free to all Borderlands 4 players.*

Bounty Pack 1 Now Free
Players can now team up with Rush, the affable leader of the Outbounders, to take down the miserly Minister Screw and bring festive cheer to the people of Kairos. As a holiday-themed Bounty Pack, it was important that players receive it by the end of the year. However, with the continued efforts to improve the Borderlands 4 experience, the team ran out of time to stuff as much mayhem-fueled content into the Bounty Pack 1 stocking as originally planned.

So in the spirit of the season, and as a thank you to the community for their passion and support, 2K and Gearbox are excited to provide Bounty Pack 1, out now to all Borderlands 4 players for free!*

2K and Gearbox are hard at work on future Bounty Packs that will be bigger and fully loaded with the compelling content players have been asking for. Stay tuned!

Fifth Bounty Pack Added
In addition to making Bounty Pack 1 free, 2K and Gearbox will be adding a new, fifth Bounty Pack, meaning that players can look forward to even more mayhem on Kairos in the year ahead. Players who already purchased the Bounty Pack Bundle will have access to the new fifth Bounty Pack at no additional cost. Owners of the Deluxe Edition, Super Deluxe Edition, or Bounty Pack Bundle will still receive four paid Bounty Packs (Bounty Pack 2, 3, 4, & 5), and all players now receive the free Bounty Pack 1.* More details regarding the timing and contents of future Bounty Packs will be shared later.

Bounty Packs are paid post-launch content that bring new cosmetics, an expanded loot chase, and bite-sized-yet-flavourful narrative content to Kairos. They are designed for early to mid-game players who are looking to add additional cosmetic flair to their Vault Hunters, with missions you can play at any point during your levelling journey. Narrative content and the overall theme will vary depending on the Bounty Pack.  

Bounty Packs are just one part of a robust roadmap of post-launch content, which will also include two Story Packs**. Story Packs are Borderlands 4‘s most substantial paid post-launch content. They feature significant amounts of new cosmetics and gear, as well as a combination of new Vault Hunters, new zones, and new main and side missions.

Bounty Pack 1 Contents

In How Rush Saved Mercenary Day, Rush’s hopes for holiday merriment stand in direct opposition to the miserly Minister Screw, one of the Timekeeper’s underlings charged with keeping celebrations as bland and homogenous as possible. Across a series of all-new missions, players will show Screw the true meaning of Mercenary Day by any means necessary (and maybe score some new Legendary loot in the process).

Bounty Pack 1 includes a Vault Card with new rewards that players will earn through gameplay, with 24 cosmetic items to unlock and four pieces of rerollable gear. The rerollable gear can be earned as many times as players like, so it can be an opportunity to obtain a roll with stats that perfectly suit a specific build. A full list of available items is available here.

Bounty Pack 1 is being granted to all players via the November 21 Update. Once you’ve updated, find and interact with the gift-wrapped present (marked on your map as a new mission) in any major hub, which will initiate the mission to assist Rush.

First Invincible Boss Coming Soon

For players looking for an extreme challenge, we’ll be releasing a challenging boss fight as a free update in mid-December. Bloomreaper the Invincible will provide challenging endgame content, putting skills and builds to the test in an all new arena. Each Invincible boss has a massive health pool, lethal attack damage, and new modifiers, making them the hardest content to date. Powerful new Legendaries serve as tantalising rewards for players bold enough to defeat these monstrous foes. As part of the update featuring Bloomreaper, the Ultimate Vault Hunter Mode cap will be raised an additional level.  

Additionally, the development team has started work on a fan-requested Takedown that will be included in a free update for all players in 2026. Much like the fan-favourite Takedowns in Borderlands 3, players can expect an extremely challenging gauntlet through a new area, including hordes of enemies and a challenging final boss. Additional information will be available in the future.

Looking Ahead

The first Story Pack for Borderlands 4 arrives in Q1 2026. Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned will feature the return of the indomitable fan-favourite Ellie alongside a cosmic horror theme with a bloodier, darker tone. Joining as a new playable Vault Hunter is C4SH, a former casino dealer bot with distinctly unpredictable Action Skills. Story Packs are Borderlands 4‘s most substantial paid post-launch content, including a brand-new Vault Hunter, multiple main missions and side missions set in a new zone of Kairos, new gear to earn, and a bunch of new cosmetics.

Gearbox remains committed to delivering an incredible Borderlands 4 experience for all players, and continues to issue updates to the game, including our November 20 Update today, and full patch notes regarding the update can always be found on the Borderlands website.

Borderlands 4 is now available worldwide for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC through Steam and the Epic Games Store. For the latest information on Borderlands 4, visit www.borderlands.com, and follow the game across YouTube, Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok.

Gearbox Software is a 2K studio. 2K is a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

*How Rush Saved Mercenary Day is the first of five post-launch DLC Bounty Packs coming to Borderlands 4. How Rush Saved Mercenary Day is free for all players, while Bounty Packs 2, 3, 4, and 5 are included with Borderlands 4 Deluxe Edition, Borderlands 4 Super Deluxe Edition, the Borderlands 4 Bounty Pack Bundle, and will be available for separate purchase. Base game required to play content.

**Story Packs are paid post-launch DLC that are included with the Borderlands 4 Vault Hunter Pack, and included in Borderlands 4 Super Deluxe Edition. They will also be available for separate purchase (base game required). Exact release timings of each Story Pack to be announced at a later date and will be subject to change. Terms apply.

Competitive Play Comes To Battlefield! Watch Global Talent Compete in the Elite Series or Try Your Own Luck in the Open Series

November 20, 2025 – Today, Battlefield Studios announced the Battlefield REDSEC Elite Series, the pinnacle of Battlefield competition, showcasing the absolute best competitive Battlefield has to offer on the global stage. Launching on December 10, the Elite Series is designed to introduce more competitive play to the franchise while also giving the community a new way to rise through the ranks. The initial competition, which features a $1 million USD prize pool across three regional finals, will be held amongst 600 total competitors representing not only the best Battlefield players in the community, but also the top FPS talent in the world.

Each region’s 50 squads will compete in a unique competitive format: A series of six REDSEC Battle Royale matches, culminating in the top eight squads fighting head-to-head in a final showdown in the cutthroat, knockout-style elimination mode known as Gauntlet. This format is repeated over three Match Days, with squads earning Elite Series Points for their performance.

Twitch Drops will also be enabled on each match day, allowing viewers of the official EA stream or individual competitor streams to earn rewards.

“With Battlefield REDSEC, our teams at Battlefield Studios have delivered a Battle Royale experience infused with Battlefield DNA that was developed alongside our passionate community,” said Christian Grass, Executive Producer of Battlefield. “Battlefield REDSEC’s Gauntlet mode, which is my personal favourite, offers a unique tournament-style structure that makes it the perfect fit for this kind of competition.

Alongside the Elite Series, the team is also proud to announce the Open Series as the official REDSEC community competition, which begins on Friday, December 12. The Open Series gives players of all skill levels the opportunity to compete. With the right amount of practice and dedication in the Open Series, a squad can advance to the Elite Series to battle with the best in the world. Squads can enter the Open Series by signing up via Repeat.gg.

All competitions will take place in a cross-platform and cross-input environment in both the REDSEC Elite and Open Series.

The full blog post with additional details, including competition formatting and how to watch matches, can be found here.

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