The Last of Us Part II Remastered arrives on PC on April 4, and PlayStation Australia and Naughty Dog want to make sure players are prepared for the journey ahead. Whether it’s your first time experiencing Ellie and Abby’s acclaimed stories, or you’ve previously played and are excited to jump in via a new format, there are plenty of quality-of-life features and even new content in store.

PC features detailed

The PC version of The Last of Us Part II Remastered brings with it all the improvements and new features added in the PlayStation 5 version released in 2024, such as the roguelike survival mode No Return, Guitar Free Play, and hours of developer commentary.

In partnership with Naughty Dog, Nixxes Software and Iron Galaxy, Part II Remastered has been brought to PC with plenty of PC-centric quality-of-life features that further bring the snow-covered mountains of Jackson, Wyoming, and the rainswept streets of Seattle, Washington to beautiful life.

This version of The Last of Us Part II Remastered is optimised for PC with:

• Nvidia DLSS 3 Super Resolution and Frame Generation support¹
• AMD FSR 3.1 and AMD FSR 4 support with upscaling and frame generation¹
• VSync and framerate cap options, including an uncapped framerate option²
• DirectStorage support, and more. 

It has been developed with features designed specifically for PC, including:

• Adjustable Texture Quality
• LOD Distance Range
• Volumetric Quality
• Shadow Quality
• Ambient Occlusion
• Reflections Quality
• and more

The Last of Us Part II Remastered on PC will feature support for Ultrawide monitors³, so players will be able to take in the stunning vistas of Jackson and the harsh streets of Seattle with gameplay supported in 21:9 ultra-wide, 32:9 super ultra-wide and even 48:9 resolutions with compatibility for triple-monitor setups. 

Take in every chapter of Ellie and Abby’s journeys in stunning 4K resolution² while playing either via various supported controllers as well as keyboard and mouse controls. Immerse yourself in the story with 3D audio surrounding you in every tense moment of action and each quiet scene of exploration.⁴

Keyboard and mouse control support includes a host of new control customisation options, like full control remapping, primary and secondary bindings for keyboard and mouse control, an adaptive mode that allows players to combine keyboard and controller inputs, and more. Part II Remastered on PC will feature full gamepad support, while DualSense controllers are supported and feature full haptic feedback.⁵

As the Naughty Dog team and partners have been hard at work on this version, a host of bug fixes and various improvements will also be introduced to offer as smooth a play experience as possible.

The Last of Us Part II Remastered on PC offers a wide range of graphics settings and presets, to ensure the best possible experience on hardware ranging from high-end PCs to handheld gaming devices. Find below an overview of recommended specifications for a variety of graphics presets.

New No Return content

Additionally, coming at launch for The Last of Us Part II Remastered on PC will be a host of new content for the fan-favourite No Return mode. Two new characters are being introduced for the mode – The Last of Us Part I’s Bill and Marlene. Like with each No Return combatant, these characters offer their own unique play styles, and should offer both new and returning fans an exciting new opportunity to test their mettle. Bill is a “Smuggler” playstyle who can access a custom pump shotgun from dead drops, and receives double rewards from drops as well. He’s stronger against melee attacks but can’t dodge. Marlene, meanwhile, features a “Risk Taker” playstyle that includes a Custom Assault Rifle, “All or Nothing” gambits, can reroute her No Return path once per run, and more.

Four new maps have also been added to No Return. Overlook, which is set high above the city of Seattle and features plenty of verticality, is the memorable site of a Seraphites encounter in the campaign. School is, during the campaign, the abandoned elementary school in which Ellie and Dina face off against the W.L.F. Streets is set in the overgrown Seattle neighbourhood of Hillcrest, while Nest will be familiar to players who have played as Abby through an Infected-infested building. The teams have been so overjoyed about the reaction to this mode since Part II Remastered debuted on PS5 last year, and hope these new maps further offer more variability and thrills as players tackle new runs.

Speaking of PlayStation 5 players, fear not – this new No Return content, as well as accompanying new Trophies and additional bug fixes – will be available day-and-date with the PC launch via a free downloadable 2.0.0 patch.⁶

PlayStation Network log-in bonuses

Last but not least, Part II Remastered on PC will support PlayStation overlay and PSN Trophies with an optional account for PlayStation Network log-in. 

While not required, those on PC who do sign in with their account for PlayStation Network will also gain access to 50 in-game points to activate bonus features, as well as a new skin for Ellie featuring Jordan A. Mun’s jacket from Naughty Dog’s new game in development for PS5, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. 

PS5 players will also be able to unlock the Jordan’s jacket skin, as it will be included in the 2.0 patch and unlockable via in-game bonus points.

PlayStation Australia and Naughty Dog can’t wait for PC players to experience this incredible journey, and for both PC and PS5 players to enjoy the new suite of content in just a few weeks. For now, The Last of Us Part II Remastered on PC can be pre-purchased via Steam and the Epic Games Store ahead of the release on Friday 4 April. 

To learn more about The Last of Us Part II Remastered on PC visit the PlayStation Blog. 

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Players can earn double the rewards for taking to the skies in The Titan Job, available as part of Oscar Guzman Flies Again.

Plus, with a trio of powerful aircraft on discount this week, players can take advantage of their newly expanded Hangar storage and fill out their squadrons. 

Full details from this week’s update include:

• Double GTA$ and RP on The Titan Job and The Vespucci Job (Remix)
• Free White Western Brand White Tee and GTA$100K bonus for looting 3 Stash Houses this week
• On display at Simeon’s Premium Deluxe Motorsport Showroom: The Albany Alpha, Dinka Verus, Pegassi Esskey, Grotti Cheetah, and Grotti GT500
• This week at the Luxury Autos Showroom: The Dinka Chavos V6 and Annis Euros X32
• Lucky Wheel Top Prize: The Maibatsu MonstroCiti
• LS Car Meet Prize Ride: Place Top 5 in the LS Car Meet Series for three days in a row to get the Enus Windsor Drop
• LS Car Meet Test Rides: The Överflöd Entity XF, Pegassi Torero and Grotti Carbonizzare
• Vehicle Discounts: 40% off the Western Company Rogue and Mammoth Streamer216 Planes, Sea Sparrow Helicopter, 30% off the Grotti Furia, Enus Deity, and Benefactor SM722, and 20% off the RO-86 Alkonost Plane
• Gun Van Discounts: Free Sticky Bombs, 40% off the Up-N-Atomizer, 30% off the Service Carbine and free Military Rifle for GTA+ Members
• GTA+ Members: Free Invetero Coquette D5, 30% off the McKenzie Field Hangar property, the GTA+ Classics Collection featuring previously offered benefits, and much more.

Please see the Rockstar Games Newswire for more information.

Play 3DClouds’ vibrant pirate adventure before it launches for Nintendo Switch, Xbox, PlayStation and PC platforms in May

Thursday, 20th March 2025 (MILAN, Italy): Calling all wannabe pirates! 3DClouds has launched a bountiful demo for their vibrant third-person pirate adventure Trident’s Tale via Steam prior to its launch PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch platforms in May. 

Trident’s Tale is a brand new single-player pirate adventure set in a vibrant and colourful magic-infused world which is suitable for players both young and old. The campaign places players into the boots of female adventurer Ocean, who embarks on an epic journey across a vast sea teeming with unique islands, eccentric characters, cunning riddles, shadowy-dungeons and adrenaline-pumping battles against monsters, competing pirate gangs and more across land and sea.

The demo for Trident’s Tale went live the same moment a brand new gameplay trailer premiered as part of the Future Games Spring Showcase Live from GDC which showcases Trident’s Tale unique mix of on-foot adventuring and naval combat.  

3DClouds has grown to become one of Italy’s biggest video game studios having most recently released Transformers: Galactic Trials, Paw Patrol World and Hot Wheels Monster Trucks: Stunt Mayhem. Trident’s Tale is an original IP crafted by the talented 60-person strong development team with more new releases to come in 2025 and beyond.

“We cannot wait to see what people think of Trident’s Tale. It is a departure for us to not work on a beloved license but we’re relishing the opportunity to build a universe from scratch and to create iconic characters that really resonate” said Franceso Bruschi, CEO of 3DClouds. “We’ve designed Trident’s Tale to be able to be enjoyed by players of all ages and we hope demo feedback will really help us make the game even better in the final months before launch.”

Trident’s Tale is available to wishlist now on PC and PlayStation 5 with store pages on Nintendo eShop and Xbox launching soon. To learn more about Trident’s Tale, please visit the official Steam page (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2541780/Tridents_Tale/) and Epic Games Store page (https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/tridents-tale-66701d). 

About 3DClouds

3DClouds is one of Italy’s biggest and most prolific video game development studios. Located in the outskirts of Milan, the developer boasts veterans from Microsoft and Milestone as well as some of the brightest development talent in Italy. Known for producing celebrated licensed video games including Paw Patrol World, Transformers: Galactic Trials, Hot Wheels: Monster Trucks Stunt Mayhem and more; the studio has begun developing and publishing their own original IP, including Trident’s Tale, with more to come in 2025 and beyond!

Sydney, Australia, March 21st, 2025: Ladies and Gentlemen, the next generation of demolition derby madness is here. Wreckfest 2 is crashing into Early Access on Steam today, bringing next-level car destruction, slicker graphics, improved physics, and a whole lot of new features to fuel your inner petrolhead. And yes, it’s once again developed by Bugbear Entertainment – the masters of metal-mangling mayhem.

Just like its predecessor, Wreckfest 2 will keep evolving throughout Early Access, with fresh content and features rolling in regularly. Bugbear and THQ Nordic are all about making this a game for the players, shaped by the players. We want your feedback – tell us what you love, what you want more of, and what crazy ideas we absolutely need to implement. We’ve got a truckload of ideas (and an actual truck), but we want to hear which ones you like the most!

Are you ready to take the wheel? Buy Wreckfest 2 on Steam: https://thqn.net/wf2-steam

• Visit the official Website: https://wreckfest2.thqnordic.com/

Now, a fair warning: don’t expect Wreckfest 2’s Early Access version to be as jam-packed with content as Wreckfest 1 after nearly a decade of updates, patches, and DLCs. This is just the beginning of an epic ride, and the game will grow with regular updates, guided by our living roadmap – powered by you.

To reflect this evolving journey, Wreckfest 2 is launching at an introductory SRP of $43.95 AUD, with a 20% launch discount for the first two weeks (until April 3, 2025), making it an even sweeter deal at $35.16 AUD. As development progresses and major updates roll out, the SRP will gradually increase until the full 1.0 release on PC and consoles.

Initial Content EA Launch March 21, 2025:

• Game modes

• Single-player racing & derby with up to 24 players (bots)
• Multiplayer racing & derby with up to 24 players + bot support
• 3 maps with multiple tracks
  • Scrapyard map:
    • Circuit course with intersections
    • Crazy course with oncoming traffic
  • Speedway map
    • Figure 8 circuit
    • Speedway oval circuit
  • Derby arena
    • Sandpit map (new remake of WF1 track)
    • Circuit long route + reverse variant
• 1 Singleplayer Map Stunt arena
  • Sandbox map with ramps, loopings, etc. (similar to the “Sneak Peak map” of WF1)

• 4 Cars
  • 2× ’60s/’70s American muscle cars (as seen in trailers)
  • 1× ’80s EU banger car (compact)
  • 1× ’90s US banger car (intermediate)
• Features
  • Basic paint customisation for all cars (more customisation options coming later)
  • Garage to edit and save car designs
  • 1st version of Replay mode, including photo mode
  • Leaderboards

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About Wreckfest 2:

Ascend to the throne of full-contact racing by breaking the rules – and everything else – on your way to victory! Developer Bugbear went all out, rebuilding its true-to-life physics simulation engine to take full advantage of modern hardware. Wreckfest 2 features even higher crash fidelity, more intricate component damage simulation and many more improvements across the board!

Get ready to witness the absolute best-in-class car destruction and truly epic moments of chaos, all with the signature vehicle handling from Wreckfest!

Features:

• Unmatched racing experience
  Brace yourself for the most phenomenal full-contact racing action with no rules, just jaw dropping moments of chaos and destruction, powered by the overhauled physics engine. Race in intense head-to-head fights on courses featuring high-speed circuits, crazy courses with obstacles and jumps, intersections and oncoming traffic, or go for demolition domination in derby mode.

– More and more tracks and arenas will be added during the Early Access phase –

• Awesome and customisable cars
  Forget pristine supercars: Our cars are old, dented and patched together. Each of them tells a story, and you can tell your own by customising your ride. Over the course of early access, more and more customisation options will be added to the game. They will not only unlock your creative desires but also contain new armour and component types that support certain playstyles.

– Later during Early Access, you can also share your designs with other racers and wreckers! –

• Fully revamped game modes
  Launching into early access with the base game modes of Racing, Derby and multiplayer mode. During the Early Access phase, we will add a completely revamped career mode that adapts to your individual playstyle and guides you on your journey to become a true champion! For online racers there will be new skill-based matchmaking system and server queues coming as well!
• Challenges
  Another highlight during the Early Access phase will be special challenges, putting you behind the steering wheel of unconventional vehicles that were definitely never supposed to end up on a racetrack! Various bite-sized scenarios will keep you hooked as you battle for the highest scores.
• Tournaments
  Players can also look forward to tournaments that will be implemented during the Early Access phase. Here you can earn unique rewards in special events – events which test more than just your driving skills!
• Mod Support
  During the Early Access phase, mod support will be added so you can really mess with this game by installing various mods from the Steam Workshop.

About THQ Nordic

The THQ Nordic official boiler plate can be found here: https://thqnordic.com/company/about

About Bugbear Entertainment

Bugbear Entertainment is a game studio specializing in action driving. The company has been developing car games for sixteen years, starting with Rally Trophy (2001, PC). With over a decade of development under its belt, Bugbear Entertainment has successfully redefined the genre of action racing and is best known for the critically acclaimed demolition racing series FlatOut (2004-2007, PC, PS2™, Xbox, Xbox 360) and street racing title Ridge Racer Unbounded (2013, PC, PS3™, Xbox 360).

The gory, fast-paced shooter is reborn with new gameplay, visuals, co-op and more, launching this fall on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – March 20, 2025 – Prepare for pain! During today’s Future Games Show, Saber Interactive’s 3D Realms label and developer Anshar Studios announced Painkiller, an intense new spin on the classic action-shooter launching in fall 2025 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Experience fast-paced gameplay set to a powerful metal soundtrack with heart-pounding combat and brutal weapons in solo or co-op. Check out the game’s debut trailer for a first look at the gruesome terrors and gothic torment that await in this modern reimagining of the infamous franchise.

Welcome to Purgatory! You’ve been sentenced for your transgressions against Heaven, but the Voice of the Creator is giving you one chance to redeem yourself. Wield an arsenal of infernal weapons, including nods to the original Painkiller plus totally new creations to discover. Blast your way through hordes of demons and titanic terrors – solo or in online co-op for up to three players – across gruesomely detailed gothic environments to stop the fallen angel Azazel’s invasion of Earth and earn your salvation.

Key Features

• Purgatory Is Your Playground: Jump, dash and hook across vast, spine-chilling biomes while fighting nightmarish enemies in bloody, fast-paced combat with a host of new and classic Painkiller weapons.
• Grotesque Terrors Await: Challenge a variety of horrifying foes, from hordes of demons to titanic terrors like the monstrous children of Azazel – the Nephilim.
• Unleash The Pain: Use tarot cards to upgrade your abilities, rank up to expand your arsenal, and team up with other players to obliterate your foes.
• Choose Your Character Wisely: Play as one of four distinctive characters – Ink, Void, Sol and Roch – and take advantage of their unique perks to boost your energy, health, power and damage.
• Online Co-op & Solo Play: Play online with up to two friends or offline with bots, exploring diverse locations, uncovering secrets and facing off against terrifying enemies.

Painkiller is coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam in fall 2025. For more information, visit the game’s website, and follow along on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and X for the latest updates.

About Saber Interactive

Saber Interactive is a worldwide publisher and developer consisting of 13 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, World War Z, A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead, 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, Cultic, Tempest Rising, 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 Anshar Studios

Anshar Studios, based in Katowice, Poland, is a dynamic game development studio known for producing AA-quality games across multiple platforms. Since 2012, the team of nearly 200 skilled professionals have been dedicated to crafting meaningful gaming experiences with a focus on narrative depth and immersive gameplay. Notable releases include self-published Gamedec, Bloober Team’s Layers of Fear and Observer: System Redux 2, along with undisclosed projects for major industry developers and publishers. Skilled team, well-crafted portfolio, and ambition to grow. Learn more at: ansharstudios.com

Connect with other players, share your gaming experiences, and discover your next favorite game with FUZE, available now for PC users

Las Vegas, NV – March 20, 2025 – As announced today during the Future Games Show Spring Showcase, FUZE—a social platform to track, rate, share your gaming memories, and connect with other gamers—is now available to users on PC. Developer and creator PM Studios welcomes a new community of players to connect, share, and celebrate all things video games on FUZE. Sign up and join the growing community today: https://www.fuze.io. 

Originally launched on iOS and Android mobile platforms, FUZE is a dedicated community space where players can build genuine connections and celebrate their love for games. With a database of over 230,000 games that’s updated daily, FUZE has built a vast library of titles that have over 280,000 user ratings. Designed for collaboration and discovery, FUZE lets users share their gaming experiences, exchange insights, and forge meaningful relationships with fellow gamers.

“FUZE is truly a culmination of all of our love for games and the amazing communities it brings together, and we’re excited to finally bring the experience to PC users,” said Michael Yum, PM Studios CEO. “We welcome gamers around the world to share their collections, achievements, and favorite moments in FUZE so we can bond together as a gaming community. I hope to see you there!”

With FUZE, communicate with friends, create and explore curated content, and join a community that thrives on shared passions and positivity.

Key App Features: 

• Create and Share Your Top 10: Start your FUZE experience by building a Top 10 list of your favorite games from any console generation. Share your list, engage in discussions, find players who love the same games and discover your next adventure!
• Customize Your Avatar: Level up through app activities to unlock items and accessories for your personalized avatar, displayed in community posts and comments. Stand out and express yourself as you connect with other gamers.
• Build Your Library: Add every game you’ve ever enjoyed to your library, from childhood classics to your current obsessions. Keep track of your gaming legacy in one place.
• Connect and Explore: Enjoy a fully curated experience that focuses exclusively on gaming. On FUZE, conversations are focused on gaming — no celebrities or politics allowed!
• Curate Personal Collections: Organize your games into custom collections. Manage private collections by category, or create public collections to showcase your recommendations and inspire others.

Join the FUZE community and begin expressing yourself by signing up on PC via the official website. Mobile users can download the app on iOS App Store and Android Google Play. 

About PM Studios

Founded in 2008 and based in Las Vegas, and internationally in Seoul, Korea; PM Studios, Inc. is an independent developer and publisher of interactive entertainment and mobile applications.

KRAKOW, Poland – MARCH 20, 2025 – What if the world ended in the ’80s? The answer remains a mystery, but Bloober Team is offering a sneak peek of the first episode of the Cronos: The New Dawn dev diary. 

Premiering during the Future Games Show at the 2025 Game Developers Conference, this electrifying behind-the-scenes video takes you through the making of Bloober Team’s all-new survival horror experience. Get ready to uncover some of the secrets lurking within this post-apocalyptic vision of 1980s Poland.

In October 2024, Bloober Team, the masterminds behind Layers of Fear, The Medium, Observer, and the SILENT HILL 2 remake, unveiled their newest horror IP, Cronos: The New Dawn. This high-stakes survival horror adventure immerses players in a deadly struggle against overwhelming and relentless foes, all while unravelling the mysteries of a twisted and fractured time travel narrative. The game’s enigmatic premise has sparked intense curiosity, and now, developers and co-directors Wojciech Piejko and Jacek Zięba have addressed some of the most pressing questions from the community. This exciting video takes a deeper dive into the world of Cronos, revealing more about the game’s determined protagonist, the hauntingly desolate future landscape, and the terrifying monster’s players will encounter. What’s exciting for players is that the Dev Diary offers an exclusive first look at new gameplay clips showcasing the mechanics that will define the player experience in the upcoming game.

Survival horror fans still have more to look forward to. The developers have also teased that larger, gameplay-focused content will be unveiled in the near future, offering players even more insight into the game’s mechanics and immersive world.

Cronos: The New Dawn is shaping up to be a truly unique survival horror experience, blending mystery, time travel, and intense survival elements. Fans of Bloober Team’s previous work and horror enthusiasts alike have much to look forward to with this new title.

The game is coming out in 2025 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S and is anticipated to have a rating of M for Mature by the ESRB.

For more information go to www.cronosnewdawn.com

About Bloober Team:

Founded in 2008, the Kraków-based studio Bloober Team specializes 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 latest project, developed in collaboration with Japanese publisher KONAMI, is 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 set to launch in 2025. Learn more about our projects by visiting our official website: www.blooberteam.com

Download new playable slices of the gorgeous upcoming puzzle platformer Bionic Bay, indulge in the chaotic action roguelike follow up to the smash hit Neon Abyss 2, witness the first-ever robo-sheep in STAND-ALONE and register for its new playtest now

LONDON (March 20, 2025) — Today, new demos were revealed for three upcoming imaginative titles from the Kepler family of publishing labels: Bionic Bay, a visually remarkable and captivating sci-fi platforming adventure from developers Psychoflow Studio and Mureena, Neon Abyss 2, the sequel to 2020’s award-winning hit roguelike Neon Abyss and STAND-ALONE, a hack-and-slash roguelite featuring a vengeful robo-sheep protagonist. Pixel art, sci-fi and action game fans can now explore these vastly different worlds with free demos available today on Steam. 

Bionic Bay

Bionic Bay is packed with clever, physics-based platforming and meticulously hand-crafted levels, and introduces players to core mechanics like The Swap, ChronoLag and Gravity Shift to creatively manipulate the environment and overcome hazards at every turn. In this first look at the online mode for Bionic Bay, players can customize their own scientist and race against ghosts of competitors from around the world in time-based challenges. The new demo available on Steam also includes the first two levels of the final game, introducing players to the fundamentals of The Swap and movement—essential skills for the online mode, which unlocks upon completion. Progress from the Steam demo carries over to the full game too. Bionic Bay launches on April 17 for PlayStation 5 and Steam.

Neon Abyss 2

Get first hands-on with Neon Abyss 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the award-winning roguelike Neon Abyss, from Veewo Games. The single player playtest runs for one week starting March 20. To take part, players should head to the official Steam page and sign up. Delve deeper into this pixelated cybermyth take on the popular roguelike genre and take control of Nik as you blast through five intense levels culminating in a final boss battle with Hacker in today’s single player playtest. Neon Abyss 2 completely overhauls the original game with more freedom for you to shape your playstyle: bigger and better in every way, including more firearms as players can wield magical artifacts, axes, swords and even brass knuckles to take down enemies. The playtest marks the reveal of the brand-new Faith system and will be playable until March 27. Let your imagination run wild when Neon Abyss 2 launches into Early Access on Steam this year.

STAND-ALONE

Developer LIFUEL has announced signups are now open for STAND-ALONE’s new playtest on Steam while releasing a delightful new trailer showcasing the roguelite’s fluid, pixel animated action. STAND-ALONE‘s agile combat rewards players by letting them download new skills from enemies after defeating them. Step into the metal hooves of a robo-sheep, armed with a quintessential sci-fi greatsword, and carve a path through an army of ferocious wolves. Customize your skills within the desolate apocalyptic world to create a combat style that is uniquely your own. STAND-ALONE is set to launch in Early Access on Steam in Summer 2025.

For more information about STAND-ALONE, follow the game’s official social channels and Steam page.

About Mureena

Finnish solo developer Juhana Myllys is responsible for art and design. Previous projects as an artist and a designer includes indie hits Badland and Badland 2. 

About Psychoflow Studio 

Taiwanese indie game studio is formed by industry newcomers. This two-man company is formed by programmers who are handling the technical side of Bionic Bay.

About Veewo Games  

Founded in 2011, Veewo Games is an award-winning independent game development studio based in Xiamen, China. With a focus on creating replayable, surprising, and dramatic gaming experiences. The studio’s titles include Neon Abyss, Super Phantom Cat, and Super Phantom Cat 2 and they are now working on Neon Abyss 2. Veewo Games is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of interactive entertainment and continues to deliver immersive, high-quality experiences for players worldwide.

About LIFUEL

LIFUEL is a video game developer formed from “Life” and “Fuel,” with a vision of using their vitality as fuel to create better games. Their debut title, STAND-ALONE, characterized by high-frame pixel animation and exhilarating combo builds, is currently under active development.

Plan, adapt, and survive in a deadly zombie outbreak

WELLINGTON, NZ – March 20, 2025 – Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days, the shelter survival game set in a zombie-infested Texas from PikPok, comes to PC via Steam Early Access on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, as revealed during today’s Future Games Show Spring Showcase. Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days is the first PC game entry into the acclaimed Into the Dead franchise, which has more than 150 million downloads. Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days will also come to Mac devices during Early Access, with a demo now available on Steam.

As the scorching summer temperature of 1980 rises in the city of Walton, Texas, so too do hordes of the undead. Law and order quickly give way to chaos and confusion as human survivors band together to stay alive. Lead a group of survivors on a dangerous journey to avoid zombies, establish shelters, and seek an escape from Walton.

Brave the undead masses in a compelling mix of sidescrolling survivor horror exploration and base-management gameplay. Survivors will set out from an upgradable shelter to scavenge locations throughout Walton in hopes of securing invaluable resources, weapons, food, and more – all essential for a shot at another night of survival. Move cautiously through abandoned stores and police stations, avoiding loud noises that might alert the undead, or be ready to stand and fight back.

The world of Our Darkest Days is dynamic and challenging. Recruit potential allies or leave them to fend for themselves amid the outbreak — having one less mouth to feed could make all the difference. Balance physical and psychological needs as resources dwindle daily. Build and upgrade shelters, but be ready to abandon them for a new safe haven as the zombie hordes advance. As time passes, parts of Walton may become overrun and completely uninhabitable.

Uncover clues throughout Walton pointing to multi-step escape plans and lead the group to salvation… or an untimely end. How you play — and who will survive — is up to you. 

“Since revealing Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days in 2022, we’ve been thrilled by the response from fans,” said Mario Wynands, CEO of PikPok. “We’re honored to partner with the Future Games Show Spring Showcase to reveal that players can plan their trip to Walton on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.”

Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days will launch on PC via Steam Early Access on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, for $24.99, with a Mac version to follow. A Mac demo is now available on Steam. The game will feature English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, and Russian language support. 

For more information, wishlist the game on Steam, visit the official website, and follow the game on TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, and Discord.

About PikPok

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The chaotic, 3v1 booby trapping blitz opens registration for its public beta, as revealed at the Future Games Show Spring Showcase today

Las Vegas, NV – March 20, 2025 – Get ready for the wildest, wackiest, most inventive face-off of the year! Today at the Future Games Show Spring Showcase, PM Studios and developer PICOMY revealed that Bandit Trap—a 3v1 treasure-hoarding showdown where players take the role of scheming bandit or fiendish home defender—has opened registration for its upcoming public beta. A new trailer showing off the diabolically funny gameplay accompanied the announcement. 

Watch your back!…And front!….and face!…and….oh, who are we kidding? Nothing’s safe in Bandit Trap! Decide your fate early—will you defend your home as a Trapper using inventive (and sometimes explosive) booby-traps, or will you test your luck as one of three Bandits desperate to escape the trap-ridden suburban hellscape with your stolen treasures?

The levels in Bandit Trap are highly dynamic and destructible—which means no single match is ever the same. Blast holes in walls? Check. Propagating water that seeps through cracks to flood rooms? Double check. Turn rooms into ice-rinks? Triple check. As a Trapper, unleash chaotic,  slapstick damage to really fry, blast, burn, soak, scratch, squash & knock those pesky Bandits out! Alternatively, play as a Bandit, weaving your way through perilous booby-traps and escaping havoc, ultimately outsmarting the Trapper to make a daring getaway with your precious loot.

Bandit Trap’s public beta provides the chance to get in on the action early, experiencing chaotic gameplay, dynamic levels, and creative traps in a multiplayer environment for Bandits and Trappers of all ages. 

Key Features of Bandit Trap:

• 3vs1 Multiplayer Mayhem: Team up as three bandits or play as the Trapper to defend your home.
• Creative Traps: Use physics-driven traps and clever tactics to outwit your opponents.
• Dynamic Environments: No single match will ever be the same, with dynamic and destructible levels allowing you to bust down walls, flood rooms, and so much more. 
• Family-Friendly Fun: Designed for players of all ages, offering chaotic action and laughs for everyone.

Bandit Trap encourages players to create their own strategies and immerse themselves in a world of chaotic fun. Whether you’re playing solo or with a group of friends, you will have hours of lively and competitive gameplay to experience and no two runs will be the same. 

Players who sign up for the public beta will also receive an exclusive Crash Test Outfit for both Bandit and Trapper roles, which will unlock at 1.0 launch! This includes a helmet (safety-first!), a crash test uniform, and a snazzy pair of kicks for every tumble, bonk, splash and dash you may face. The helmet, kicks and uniform can be swapped in freely with the rest of the player’s ensemble for a fashionable debut that clearly states they’re braced for impact and ready for action!

Sign up for the public beta here: www.bandittrap.com

About PM Studios

Founded in 2008 and based in Las Vegas, and internationally in Seoul, Korea; PM Studios, Inc. is an independent developer and publisher of interactive entertainment and mobile applications.

About PICOMY

Picomy is an independent game studio founded by four friends and based in the Netherlands. They blend creativity, charm, and family fun into their games, delivering fresh and memorable experiences to players around the world. Celebrating 15 years of creativity and innovation, the team is passionate about crafting unique and immersive gaming experiences. Their studio created Heroki, Monomals, and also worked on Sonic Mania, one of the most beloved platformers of its generation. Keep an eye out next for Bandit Trap, their asymmetrical multiplayer boobytrap battle inspired by Home Alone!