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We join the partnered pair of Fancia Dream and Alina Nightsong as these two young Illuminators seek to become recognized Armorangers and defend the land they call home from the ever encroaching darkness in Serenetiy Forge and Gratesca’s Noctuary.

Noctuary – Gameplay

Noctuary blends captivating visual novel storytelling with action-RPG depth in a vibrant world under siege. Players take control of dual protagonists, Fancia Dream and Alina Nightsong, known as Arborangers—guardians of light in the fairy-tale realm of Inlixaland. From battling mysterious monsters called “Darkritters” to forging bonds that unlock powerful Blessing Petals, every choice and relationship influences your abilities and your role in the escalating struggle.

Originally released on Windows (Steam) in November 2023, Noctuary arrives on PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch on July 30, 2025. This release introduces six new character stories, three playable characters, full Japanese voice acting, and several community-requested quality-of-life features. PC players will receive the update for free.

Noctuary
Developer: Gratesca
Publisher: Serenity Forge
Platform: Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
Release Date: 28th November, 2023 (PC), 30th July, 2025 (Console)
Price: $24.99; Limited Edition – $40.99 (includes artbook, badges, collector’s box)

Available here – https://serenityforge.com/games/noctuary

Summary:

Recommended – “Gratesca Studio and Serenity Forge’s Noctuary offers a gripping, emotional narrative in a richly detailed world and while the combat feels underused, its stunning visuals and story shine.”

Check out our review for Noctuary here!

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Coplay Accelerates Momentum with Unity MCP Stewardship, New Product Features, and Growing Developer Adoption

Now maintaining the most popular Unity MCP server, Coplay doubles down on its mission to empower game developers with powerful, AI-enabled workflows.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — August 8, 2025Coplay, the AI copilot for game developers, today announced several major milestones as it continues to grow its influence in the AI-for-games ecosystem. The company has taken over as the official maintainer of the most widely used open-source Unity Model Context Protocol (MCP) server, introduced key product updates like Orchestrator Mode, and opened public beta access to a growing developer base. These developments mark a new chapter for Coplay as it delivers on its mission to bring agentic workflows and AI automation to the heart of game development.
 
Originally created by Unity VR developer and content creator Justin Barnett, the open-source Unity MCP server has become a staple in the Unity and AI developer communities. As interest surged, maintaining the repo became a full-time job that Coplay has officially stepped in to support.
 
“We’ve admired what Justin built with Unity MCP and how the community has rallied around it,” said Jos van der Westhuizen, CEO and Co-founder of Coplay. “By stepping in as its official steward, we’re helping ensure that Unity developers have a reliable and continually improving gateway to AI-powered workflows, whether they use Coplay or not.”
 
Justin Barnett has also joined Coplay to help advance both the open-source MCP project and Coplay’s own product roadmap, ensuring the best of both worlds for developers.
 
As part of its 2025 roadmap, Coplay has now opened its public beta to all developers. Previously invite-only, Coplay’s platform is now being both large AAA studios and fast-moving indie teams. Already, Coplay is completing over 3,000 Unity development features per week for users via natural language commands and AI orchestration.
 
Recent feature updates include:

  • Orchestrator Mode: Enables developers to execute multi-step tasks in sequence, based on a single game design document or command.
  • Expanded AI integrations: New image generation and 3D model support help streamline the asset pipeline.
  • Agentic task execution: Agents can now perform long-running or asynchronous workflows directly within Unity.

A new visual demo of Orchestrator Mode is available below:

With its open-source involvement and AI automation platform working in tandem, Coplay is well positioned to lead the next wave of innovation in game development. As tools like Unity MCP bring AI agents closer to mainstream workflows, Coplay ensures they’re practical and powerful.

“We’re not just building a feature, we’re building a new interface for how creative software should work,” said Westhuizen. “By removing friction and giving developers real agency through AI, we’re unlocking a new era of game creation.”

Developers can join the Coplay public beta via its Discord channel: https://discord.com/invite/KmGfEr6d3v

About Coplay

Coplay is an AI copilot for game developers, designed to automate repetitive tasks, streamline complex workflows, and accelerate game creation. With natural language commands, developers can control Unity and other tools more intuitively, while Coplay’s orchestration engine handles the rest. Founded by Jos van der Westhuizen, Joned Sarwar, and Marcus Sanatan, the San Francisco-based team brings over a decade of experience in scalable systems and game development. Coplay’s mission is to empower developers to focus on creativity and innovation.

Snowfall Games and Reinvented Inc. unveil The Dragon Queen — a new Fortnite map that battles dragons and outdated STEM stereotypes

Raise more for Women in STEM during 12-hour charity stream-a-thon September 20th

[Melbourne, Florida] – August 8th, 2025 — Snowfall Games has partnered with nonprofit Reinvented Inc. to create The Dragon Queen, a free-to-play Fortnite map launching September 20th. Built in Fortnite’s Creator Economy, The Dragon Queen is more than a beautifully crafted open-world medieval RPG — it’s a game with a purpose: raising money and awareness for women in STEM.

The majority of proceeds from The Dragon Queen go directly to Reinvented Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to inspiring and empowering girls in STEM through educational resources, mentorship, and representation. Every minute spent playing helps support that mission.

Set in a fully explorable world for up to 12 players, the game features branching quests, dungeon battles, mine exploration, home building, and a climactic multi-phase boss fight against the fearsome Dragon.

On launch day, Reinvented Inc. and Snowfall Games will host a 12-hour charity livestream featuring top creators like Xyla Foxlin, Real Engineering, and Integza. The event aims to raise $100,000 for programs that help girls break into STEM.

This is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by Epic Games, Inc.

For more information on The Dragon Queen:
The Dragon Queen website: https://playthedragonqueen.com/ 
Fundraising Campaign website: https://givebutter.com/gamingsaveswomeninstem 
Charity Stream-a-thon: https://www.youtube.com/@BeautyandtheBolt 

About Snowfall Games

Snowfall Games is an indie game studio that creates games designed to do good—bringing people together, sparking joy, and leaving a lasting impact both in-game and in the real world. By staying intentionally small and people-focused, Snowfall prioritizes meaningful experiences over profit, crafting games that foster connection, reflection, and positive change in their communities.

Check out their previous Fortnite maps and upcoming multiplayer mystery game It Was Youhttps://snowfall.games

About Reinvented Inc

Reinvented Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit on a mission to reinvent the general perception of women in STEM and spark interest in STEM for young women worldwide. Through print and digital resources, social media, and hands-on workshops, Reinvented breaks barriers and builds a more inclusive future by inspiring, engaging, and elevating girls and women in science, technology, engineering, and math.

Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution Physical Version Preorders Now Live

Console and PC standard and collector’s editions are available through Sept. 7

August 8, 2025 – Valencia, Calif. – Shantae is ready to join your collection! Independent video game studio WayForward, in conjunction with publisher Limited Run Games, is excited to announce that preorders for the physical version of Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution are now live at limitedrungames.com. Offered on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox, and PC in Standard, Classic, and Revolutionary Editions, Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution will be available as an open preorder from August 8 through September 7, 2025. A new trailer highlighting the physical versions can be seen at https://youtu.be/4SNmdMOCywc.

The missing chapter in the Shantae saga, Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution was initially developed for Game Boy Advance and finally released for original hardware earlier in 2025 following a 20-year hiatus. As Shantae battles back against an earth-shattering scheme from her nemesis, the nefarious pirate Risky Boots, players will be treated to hair-whipping action, magical dance transformations, and exploration-packed multilayered levels — all of which can be experienced on consoles/PC with HD character portraits and illustrations, or with the original pixel art in Classic Mode. A thrilling local multiplayer Battle Mode — a first for the Shantae series — is included as well.

Additionally, the Limited Run Games physical version of Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution for consoles and PC will feature the digital Deluxe Edition extra content — the Relic Hunter, High Voltage, and Sizzle Armor costumes — directly on Game Card or disc.

The physical version of Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution is available in three enchanting editions. In addition to the Standard Edition ($34.99), which includes the game and manual, the Classic Edition ($64.99) includes the game, manual, CD soundtrack, and SteelBook case in a deluxe holofoil box, while the Revolutionary Edition ($174.99) includes everything from the Classic Edition plus a Shantae pixel-art light, 50 Shantae trading cards, six art prints, a metal retro GBA cartridge keychain, a Squid Baron plush, and an individually numbered certificate of authenticity. A variety of Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution merchandise — including a Risky Boots plush, a t-shirt, card sleeves, a card binder, a Tinkerbat hat, and a double LP vinyl soundtrack — is also available from limitedrungames.com.

The latest of six games in the multi-million selling Shantae series, Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution follows entries such as Shantae and the Seven Sirens, Shantae: Half-Genie Hero, and Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse, and will be available to download digitally on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox, and Steam on August 19. For more information on Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution, the Shantae series, and other exciting titles, please visit www.wayforward.com and www.limitedrungames.com, and follow @wayforward on Twitter and Facebook, @wayforwardtech on Instagram, and @wayforward.bsky.social on Bluesky, as well as @limitedrungames on social media.

Key Features

  • Discover the lost chapter of the Shantae saga, fully restored and released after 20 years!
  • Fight and explore using your hair-whipping ability, magic items, and belly-dance transformations (including monkey, elephant, crab, and more)!
  • Thwart Risky’s twisted plot in classic visual mode or with high-def portraits and menus!
  • Spin and shift Front Yard and Back Yard playfields to create new routes and solve puzzles!
  • Visit towns, battle through labyrinths, purchase upgrades, find collectables, and meet with friends like Rottytops, Sky, and Bolo!
  • For the first time ever in a Shantae game, four players can compete in Battle Mode!
  • Physical version includes the three Deluxe Edition bonus outfits: Sizzle Armor Costume, Relic Hunter Costume, and High Voltage Costume!

Aboout WayForward

Based in Valencia, California, WayForward was founded in 1990 and has remained an independent game developer for more than 35 years. It is home to many talented individuals including programmers, environment artists, animators, modelers, illustrators, audio wizards, designers, and team leaders. With new avenues for distributing games directly to fans, they are finally able to make the games they have always wanted to.

About Limited Run Games

Limited Run Games is the industry leader in producing and distributing premium physical video games. Founded in 2015, they have published over 1,000 physical games and soundtracks in addition to winning several awards for their bespoke Collector’s Editions. Limited Run is the gold standard in bringing digital games to physical form for casual fans and collectors alike. Visit limitedrungames.com for the latest offerings, or follow the brand on your social media platform of choice for all LRG-related updates: @limitedrungames.

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Cronos: The New Dawn – Unveiling the Mysteries in the Latest Dev Diary

Step into the world of Cronos: The New Dawn with the newest episode of the Developer Diary, where Bloober Team dives deep into the game’s rich narrative. Discover why humanity fell, uncover The Traveler’s true role, and get to know the enigmatic Warden more closely. Get ready: Cronos: The New Dawn launches on Sept. 5 – and players will uncover the story in real time, side by side with The Traveler.

Cronos: The New Dawn is a third-person survival horror game created by the renowned horror studio Bloober Team, best known for the critically acclaimed SILENT HILL 2 Remake. Built around a powerful and original narrative, the entire story unfolds in Nowa Huta — a district of Kraków, Poland — presented across two contrasting timelines: a post-apocalyptic future and its industrial reality in the 1980s.

This unique setting blends gritty retro realism with dystopian science fiction and retro-futuristic atmosphere, creating a deeply immersive world filled with tension and mystery. At the heart of the story is the mysterious Traveler — a figure central to the fate of humanity. As the game’s release approaches, the development team — Klaudia Sewera, Game Producer, and Grzegorz Like, Lead Narrative Designer and Lead Writer — unveils more about the game’s complex narrative in a new episode of the Dev Diary: how souls are extracted, who must be chosen, and what the true purpose of The Travelers is. This isn’t just a horror story — it’s a journey through time, identity, and the haunting remains of a broken world.

Watch New Episode of Dev Diary – Cronos: The New Dawn | Deep Dive Into The Story

Additionally, players will become more familiar with a new character: The Warden, first introduced in the recent, standout story trailer (watch the story trailer here) — an enigmatic Traveler whose presence and philosophy stand in stark contrast to those of the protagonist. Voiced by Alan Turkington, The Warden oversees the tools and maintains the hub where players spend much of their time throughout the game.

Cronos: The New Dawn is scheduled for release on Sept. 5, 2025, for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®5, PC (via Steam and Epic), and Switch 2.

Wishlist now on Steam, Epic, Microsoft Store, and PlayStation. Players that preorder the Deluxe Edition get 48-hour early access starting Sept. 3.

For more information and to receive updates on this one-of-a-kind horror experience go to www.cronosnewdawn.com.

About Bloober Team: 

Founded in 2008, the Kraków-based studio Bloober Team specialises in creating deep and immersive horror games. With a team of over 250 creative specialists, the studio continuously pushes the boundaries of storytelling, delivering rich and complex narratives to players worldwide.

The studio’s award-winning portfolio includes titles such as the Layers of Fear series, Blair Witch, Observer: System Redux, and The Medium. Bloober Team’s most recent project, developed in collaboration with Japanese publisher KONAMI, was the highly anticipated remake of the iconic horror game SILENT HILL 2. The game has received widespread acclaim, earning positive reviews and numerous nominations and awards, including Game of the Year at the Horror Game Awards and Best Game of 2024 by IGN Japan.

In October 2024, the studio announced its newest title – Cronos: The New Dawn – a sci-fi survival horror game set to launch on Sept. 5, 2025. Learn more about our projects by visiting our official website: www.blooberteam.com.

Top Hat Studios and Crypt Custodian Developer Reveal WELL DWELLER, out 2026

AUGUST 8th, PHILADELPHIA: Deep within the forest, at the bottom of a well, lives the only creature brave enough to challenge the Queen. Top Hat Studios, Inc. is pleased to announce WELL DWELLER, a new dark, bizarre, twisted fairy-tale metroidvania by Kyle Thompson (Crypt Custodian, Islets). Play as Glimmer – a tiny bird armed with a matchstick – who must burn the wicked queen to save his family before they become part of her royal gown.

Venture forth into a whimsical but morbid fairy-tale landscape, and battle terrifying beasts whilst gaining new abilities to expand your world. Discover secrets, mysteries, and the riddles that rot in the underbelly of this wretched queendom.

The dark nooks and crannies throughout shelter powerful trinkets that are key to survival, and a cast of charming characters and allies – all trying to make their own way through the Queen’s twisted world – await befriending along your journey. Go camping with Ilda, a tiny mouse on the run from the Queen’s grasp. Explore an abandoned castle with Looter, a mysterious scavenger who searches the queendom for the best wares to steal.

Many more encounters and discoveries await along the way, punctuated by beautiful, hand-drawn medieval-style fairy-tale illustrations.

Not every fable or fairly-tale has a happy ending, and an imposing collection of beast and royally-sized challenges await. Step into the tiny shoes (or feathers) of Glimmer, and perhaps, just perhaps, you’ll be able to re-unite all your sheltered siblings, snatched from the nest one night in a turn of events that lead to the coming of an unlikely, little hero….

The next game from the developer of the critically acclaimed Crypt Custodian, WELL DWELLER marks the continuation of the partnership between Developer Kyle Thompson and Publisher Top Hat Studios, Inc.. WELL DWELLER will launch in 2026 for Nintendo Switch™ and PC.

Well Dweller links:

Steam – https://store.steampowered.com/app/3699590/Well_Dweller
Nintendo – Stay tuned!

About Top Hat Studios, Inc.

Top Hat Studios is your favorite publisher of fine indie delicacies, primarily supporting Japanese-inspired, retro-themed, and highly creative titles. As a company started by and working with grassroots developers and incubating developer talent, Top Hat Studios focuses on supporting games all the way from blockbuster productions through to niche and boutique experimentations.

Top Hat Studios’ diverse portfolio includes hits such as WELL DWELLER, Labyrinth of the Demon King, MOTORSLICE, Alisa, and many more. Unique in its relationship to its partnered developers, Top Hat Studios is more than just a publisher but rather a strategic long-term partner, and provides a suite of resources to its developers, which include publishing, business development, corporate advisory, product & long-term strategy, creative media, tools, co-development, and engineering & porting expertise working with all major engines and codebases.

About Kyle Thompson

Hey! I’m Kyle and I like making Metroidvanias. My brother makes music for them. I made Crypt Custodian, Islets, and Sheepo, and hope everyone will enjoy Well Dweller!

Ready or Not physical editions out now!

Day One and Standard editions out now on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X

Cork, Ireland – August 8, 2025 – Following a critically and commercially successful launch, surpassing two million sales since July 15, the physical retail editions of Ready or Not are now available for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X in the UK and EU.

The Day 1 Edition and Standard Edition bring the following features:

Standard Edition (£44.99 / €49.99)

  • Base Game

Day One Edition (£44.99 / €49.99 while quantities last)

  • Base Game
  • Pre-Order Bonus: M32A1 Grenade launcher, MK-V Pistol, 590M Shotgun

UK and EU players can squad up across Los Suenos today with full crossplay compatibility across physical and digital editions. North American audiences can join the LSPD with a physical release on September 26.

About Ready or Not

Ready or Not puts players into high-risk and realistic scenarios involving SWAT teams. Defuse situations involving hostages, active bomb threats, barricaded suspects, and more. Ready or Not is rated ESRB M/PEGI18.

About VOID Interactive Limited  

VOID Interactive is a digital provider in the video game and entertainment industry. VOID Interactive publishes the realistic, tactical first-person shooter, Ready or Not, as its flagship title, and is delivered digitally for download for PC and console platforms via PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Cork, Ireland with business activities managed globally.

CAT QUEST III CHARTS NEW LANDS – NOW AVAILABLE ON IPHONE, IPAD, AND MAC 

Celebrate International Cat Day and Cat Quest III’s first anniversary with new mobile release LONDON (Aug. 8, 2025)Cat Quest III, the swashbuckling single-player and co-op adventure, today celebrates its first anniversary with a brand-new release of the game on iPhone, iPad and Mac for players around the world. The game’s first anniversary also coincides with International Cat Day – the purr-fect day for feline adventurers to walk the plank and dive into this whimsical journey across the Purribean. 

Available now on the App Store, today’s release of Cat Quest III on iPhone, iPad and Mac features all the content of the PC and console versions of the game, including the Tavern Tales Update that recently set sail on PC and console platforms, plus new features like full touch screen control support and Game Center compatibility. Cat Quest III on Apple devices also supports universal purchase, meaning fans will only need to purr-chase the game once and be able to play it across all their compatible Apple devices. Players can also play the game in co-op by connecting two supported controllers to their chosen device, meaning crewmates can team-up and explore together.

Cat Quest III is free to start on Apple devices, with the full version of the game unlockable via an in-game purchase. For a limited time until Aug. 21* the game will be discounted by up to 50% from its regular price, making it the perfect time for new players to begin their adventure.

Since releasing on PC and console last year, Cat Quest III has gone on to sell over 365,000 copies – or around 1,000 copies of the game for each day of its release. Today’s release on Apple devices and the limited-time promotional discount gives new players the chance to dive into the game and discover all of its charm and challenge.

Cat Quest III is available now for iPhone with iOS 14.0 or later, iPad with iPadOS 14.0 or later and Mac with macOS Big Sur 11.0 or later. The game is also available for Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC (via Steam). For more information visit: https://thegentlebros.com/catquest3/ 

About The Gentlebros:  

The Gentlebros is an award-winning studio Singapore-based studio and creators of the million-selling Cat Quest series across PC, consoles and mobile. Made up of game industry veterans, The Gentlebros aim to create worlds for people to have fun in. The newest installment in the Cat Quest series, Cat Quest III, launched on PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S and PC (via Steam) in August, 2024.

About Kepler Interactive:

Kepler Interactive is a video game company and creative studio headquartered in London. With games like Pacific Drive, Sifu, Rematch and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Kepler curates its partnerships with developers worldwide to showcase some of the newest and most brilliant ideas in gaming that combine experimental game design with unique art direction.

Alongside its game portfolio, Kepler’s creative studio seeks to bring games to life in areas such as art, fashion, music, architecture and design through development of lifestyle products and collaborations with artists like fashion designer Robyn Lynch. Kepler explores the creative spaces that inspire games and the people who make them – challenging perspectives and elevating the medium to a new level. Nintendo Switch is a trademark of Nintendo. 

World of Tanks Marks Its 15th Anniversary

Join the month-long festivities as we celebrate fifteen years of firepower, friendship, and unforgettable bonds

August 8, 2025 – Wargaming is proud to celebrate a major milestone for World of Tanks. Since its launch in 2010, the game has earned global acclaim, amassed millions of players, and set the standard for online tank warfare. This year promises to be the biggest celebration yet!

“Fifteen years ago, we launched World of Tanks with a bold mission: to bring tank combat to gamers like never before,” said Victor Kislyi, CEO of Wargaming. “Since then, it’s become something even greater — a digital hobby that unites millions of dedicated players across the globe. Here’s to the battles we’ve fought, the friendships we’ve forged, and the many more years ahead.”

World of Tanks is not just about creating epic battles, it’s about building lasting friendships. Over 15 years, our players have formed bonds as strong as the tanks they command. We are pleased to share our “15 Years of Friendship: A Journey Through Memories” video, a heartfelt tribute to the relationships and memories that make World of Tanks so special.

<<Check Out 15 Years of Friendship: A Journey Through Memories Video>>

From August 8th to August 31st, the World of Tanks Team invites all players to join the festivities filled with gifts, special missions, exclusive drops, and exciting surprises.

  • The celebration kicks off right in the Garage, where players can access the Anniversary Album. Log in daily to open envelopes, relive key moments from World of Tanks history, and claim thrilling rewards.
  • With special Anniversary Battle Pass Chapter players will be able to earn the brand-new Brennos, a Tier VIII French heavy tank, special crew from the Garage tankers, and other valuable in-game items.
  • Players should prepare for even more explosive action, as the Arcade Cabinet will feature Overwhelming Fire fun mode for two weekends in August. It delivers high-intensity battles with eight unconventional vehicles firing thousands of rounds per minute.
  • Veteran In-game Bonuses: Everyone who created their World of Tanks account before April 28, 2013, is officially recognized as a veteran and get special “15th Anniversary” badge. In any battle that includes at least one veteran player, all participants receive a +15% boost to the base amount of credits earned in battle.
  • Anniversary Streams: A series of anniversary streams where players can earn 3D and 2D tank styles, Crew skins, Tier VIII–IX Premium vehicles, and much more.

Fifteen years strong, World of Tanks continues to evolve thanks to its incredible community. Whether you’re a fresh recruit or a longtime commander, there’s never been a better time to roll out.

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About World of Tanks  

World of Tanks is the first team-based, massively multiplayer online action game dedicated to tank warfare. Throw yourself into the epic tank battles of World War II with gamers all over the world. Your arsenal includes over 800 armored vehicles from 11 nations, carefully detailed with historical accuracy. Official website: worldoftanks.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.

id Software Announced the Release of Heretic + Hexen, DOOM: The Dark Ages Receives a Major Update, Plus More Announced at QuakeCon 2025

Today during QuakeCon’s welcome stream, id Software’s Marty Stratton and Hugo Martin announced that Heretic + Hexen, the definitive re-release of two genre-shaping first person shooters, is available now. The team also shared that a significant gameplay update to the critically acclaimed DOOM: The Dark Ages is out worldwide, in tandem with its first sale at 25% off. See more details below.

Re-release of Heretic + Hexen Available Now
Today, id Software, in partnership with the talented team at Nightdive Studios, announced that Heretic + Hexen, an updated collection of the spell-casting shooters, is available now. The two classics that helped shape the genre have been restored with improved performance for modern platforms with an enhanced soundtrack from Andrew Hulshult, online cross-platform and local split-screen deathmatch and co-op modes, in-game mod support and more.

Those who purchase Heretic + Hexen will receive:

  • Heretic: Shadow of the Serpent Riders
  • Hexen: Beyond Heretic
  • Hexen: Deathkings of the Dark Citadel
  • Two all-new episodes created in collaboration between individuals at id Software + Nightdive Studios:
    • Heretic: Faith Renewed
    • Hexen: Vestiges of Grandeur

Existing owners of any of the above games will receive a free upgrade to the new combined game and can still access their previously owned versions.

Heretic + Hexen is available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Game Pass, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC. For more information, including all the enhanced features, check out the article here: https://slayersclub.bethesda.net/en-US/article/heretic-hexen-release-notes

DOOM: The Dark Ages Update 2 is Live Today
DOOM: The Dark Ages Update 2 brings all-new free content, tons of bug fixes and quality of life improvements, inviting players to continue their fight against the forces of Hell in the Ripatorium.

The Ripatorium brings a brand-new endless arena mode to the game, offering customizable waves and time-limit challenges. There is no better time to play for both new and returning players who are looking to coordinate their own ripping and tearing mayhem.

Plus, players have the chance to unlock two free, exclusive skins. Play DOOM: The Dark Ages between August 7 and September 1 to receive the QuakeCon skin (available up to 48 hours after logging in), and complete the three new arenas available in the Ripatorium to earn the Perfection DOOM Slayer skin.

Players can grab DOOM: The Dark Ages on sale now for 25% off. See more details here: https://slayersclub.bethesda.net/en-US/article/doom-the-dark-ages-update-2-release-notes

DOOM Eternal PC Community Mods Now Available
Today, id Software announced that DOOM Eternal PC mods are available for all players. With a new launcher, PC players can browse, download and play community-published mods – plus combine multiple mods for unique experiences. Since last year’s public beta launch of idStudio, the official mod creation toolset for creators, the community has created nearly 700 unique mods that are available to discover and play now.

Full idStudio tools allowing advanced mod development and publishing are available for all Steam players, with other PC platforms to follow in the coming weeks. Learn more here: https://slayersclub.bethesda.net/en-US/article/doom-eternal-pc-mods-update

For more information head over to the Bethesda News site.