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WWE 2K25 – Gameplay

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We jump into the action with WWE 2K25! We kick things off by diving straight into gameplay, starting with three intense matches across different modes, showcasing the new mechanics, match types, and improved animations.

After testing out the core gameplay, we move into MyFACTION, exploring the latest updates and customizations for building the ultimate team. From there, we check out MyRISE, focusing solely on character creation—no story or gameplay, just designing our Superstar with all the new customization options available. Once our character is ready, we take them over to The Island, the all-new open-world WWE adventure mode, to wrap up our first look at WWE 2K25!

WWE 2K25 Gameplay

Step into the ring with WWE 2K25, the latest installment in the franchise, featuring enhanced gameplay, a massive roster, and all-new modes. Experience The Island, an open-world WWE-themed adventure exclusive to PS5 & Xbox Series X|S, and relive The Bloodline’s legacy in the Dynasty Showcase, hosted by Paul Heyman. For the first time, intergender wrestling debuts alongside new match types like Underground and Bloodline Rules, plus refined chain wrestling and barricade dives for a more immersive experience.

Compete online in MyGM, now with up to four players, or take your custom Superstar through a unified MyRISE journey across WWE’s men’s and women’s divisions. With over 300 playable Superstars, including Roman Reigns, The Undertaker, Cody Rhodes, CM Punk, and Rhea Ripley, this is the most expansive WWE game yet. WWE 2K25 launches on March 14.

WWE 2K25
Developer: Visual Concepts
Publisher: 2K
Platform: Windows, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5
Release Date: 14 Mar, 2025
Price: $59.99 USD

Available here – https://wwe.2k.com/2k25/

Summary:

Recommended – “Visual Concepts are coming into their own with their yearly wrestling entries, as WWE 2K25 really feels like the best in a decade. Monetization however casts a shadow over the improvements, giving an unprotected chair shot to the final product right before lift-off.”

Check out our review for WWE 2K25 here!

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KOEI TECMO DISCOUNTS VARIOUS POPULAR TITLES INCLUDING DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS DURING SPRING SALES

Fans can enjoy up to 85% discount on various popular games including highly acclaimed NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black,Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty and more!

Hertfordshire, 14th March 2025 – This week, KOEI TECMO Europe kicked off their annual Spring Sales with a selection of popular titles discounted on PlayStation® (until 26th March*), PC Steam® (until 20th March) and Xbox Game Pass (until 18th March). Amongst the titles on offer, DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS, the critically acclaimed tactical action game developed by Omega Force, is available on discount for the first time, allowing fans to enjoy 20% off the Standard Edition, and up to 23% off the Digital Deluxe Edition. *PlayStation Deal of the Week sales end on 19th March.

Released on 17th January this year, DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS has sold over 1 million units worldwide and its demo has been downloaded more than 2 million times. In this new and deeper interpretation of the traditional Three Kingdoms narrative, players take on the role of a nameless hero as they attempt to restore peace on the most realistic battlefields with the largest number of on-screen soldiers in the history of the DYNASTY WARRIORS series.

Discover the epic launch trailer of DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS on YouTube

Initially released during the Xbox Developer_Direct on 23rd January, NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black, a remaster of NINJA GAIDEN 2, has also been discounted at 20% off. Featuring more frenetic and breathtaking ninja action than ever before, the game includes refined and redesigned graphics, as well as additional elements from the spin-off titles for an even richer experience. This bloody remake features a new HERO MODE, offering more accessibility to those unsure of their skills.

Discover the bloody launch trailer of NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black on YouTube

Among the other titles available on discount, fans can enjoy 50% off Atelier Marie Remake: The Alchemist of Salburg in the Steam Spring Sale ahead of the eagerly anticipated release of Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land on 21st March 2025. For the complete list of the discounted titles during the Spring Sales, please check the official website,

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PATCHED, PRIMPED & READY TO MOD

Grab a free haircut, a major update and dedicated Steam Workshop modding

Sydney, Australia, March 14, 2025: Warhorse Studios and Deep Silver are rolling out a trio of Kingdom Come: Deliverance II updates today: the 1.2 patch, a barber shop Free DLC for Henry and official modding support via the Steam Workshop. 

Patch 1.2 is a major update, the result of five months of work focused on refining and improving the game experience. It delivers over a thousand fixes and improvements, covering everything from play balancing and NPC behaviour to environmental improvements and equipment adjustments. 

The update also responds to community feedback regarding country-specific localisation, with Chinese translations (Traditional and Simplified) corrected, a clearer Korean font and a newly recorded French voiceover. Full patch notes are available in the news section of kingdomcomerpg.com, structured by quest for easier navigation. 

The first of several planned Free DLCadditions lets players take Henry to the barber shop to change his hairstyle and choose between a clean-shaven look or a more rugged appearance. Various facial hair options are also available, from designer stubble to a full beard. Whatever the choice, a fresh trim temporarily buffs Henry’s charisma, making him even more charming. 

Dedicated Steam modding support has been introduced to Kingdom Come: Deliverance II. Incorporating key learnings from Kingdom Come: Deliverance this new suite of tools offers greater accessibility and direct Steam Workshop integration.  

Players can modify over 300 elements of the game – from UI and combat mechanics to RPG elements and AI behaviour – allowing for anything from subtle tweaks to complete overhauls. 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is out now on PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro and Xbox Series X|S – available in Standard, Gold and Collector’s Editions. 

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About Kingdom Come: Deliverance II 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is a true sequel to its predecessor but developed and written in such a way that it is perfect for newcomers and longtime fans alike.   

Diving back into the heart-pounding world of 15th Century Bohemia (Central Europe), Kingdom Come: Deliverance II picks up where its predecessor left off, thrusting players into the shoes of Henry, the steadfast son of a blacksmith, embroiled in a tumultuous tale of vengeance, betrayal, and self-discovery.   

In this gripping sequel, players will traverse a meticulously crafted medieval landscape, from the humble confines of a blacksmith’s forge to the grandeur of royal courts, all while navigating the treacherous currents of a kingdom torn apart by civil war.   

About Warhorse Studio   

Warhorse was founded in 2011 by industry veterans Dan Vávra, creator of Mafia and Mafia 2, and Martin Klíma, formerly of ALTAR. Combined creativity of the experienced team gave birth to the Kingdom Come: Deliverance Saga – an open world, realistic, single player RPG set in medieval Czech Kingdom. Kingdom Come: Deliverance successfully released on 13 February 2018 for PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One and sold over 8 million copies.  

Warhorse Studios is a PLAION company.  

About PLAION   

PLAION is a dynamic and diversified business in the global entertainment sector, masterfully crafting franchises that captivate audiences worldwide. Boasting a vast network of eight game development studios, fifteen regional publishing offices, three game publishing labels including Deep Silver, and PLAION PICTURES as an independent film publisher and distributor, the company extends its influence with merchandise production and expansive distribution capabilities across the globe. Founded three decades ago, PLAION has firmly established itself within the entertainment arena. With a diverse range of services and solutions, PLAION stands as the premier publishing partner for console and PC games across both physical and digital channels. Moreover, its strong foothold in the Virtual Reality (VR) domain highlights the company’s commitment to varied gaming experiences. PLAION is an Embracer Group company.  

About Deep Silver   

Deep Silver is PLAION’s flagship publishing label, and the home of captivating gaming worlds from the gripping post-apocalypse of Metro, to the twisted paradises of Dead Island to the authentic Medieval landscapes of Kingdom Come Deliverance. For more information, please visit www.deepsilver.com

ASSASSIN’S CREED SHADOWS’ ORIGINAL SCORE OUT TODAY

This first album of 59 tracks of score music is entirely composed by The Flight.

Sydney, Australia – March 14, 2025 – Today, Ubisoft announces the immediate release of the first album of Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ Original Game Soundtrack. Composed by The Flight, this first album is now available worldwide on most music platforms. Two other music albums composed by Teke::Teke and Thunderdrum feat. Tiggs Da Author will be available after the launch of Assassin’s Creed Shadows on March 20.

The music duo The Flight, made up of Joe Henson and Alexis Smith, who previously worked on Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, are returning to compose the original score music for Assassin’s Creed Shadows. Blending the authenticity of traditional Japanese instruments with modern music techniques throughout the album, they worked closely with the teams at Ubisoft to create a grand musical landscape for the game’s setting and the characters’ stories. For instance, “Steel and Shadows”, an action rendition of Naoe’s theme featuring the Tsuchibue, Koto, Taiko and the voice of Akari MOCHIZUKI, provides an epic backdrop for her noble aspirations and inner conflict, as she must decide her path forward.

Click Image to listen to the Original Game Soundtrack

“Feudal Japan—a long-awaited setting for Assassin’s Creed fans—finally comes to life in Shadows, and we eagerly embraced the opportunity to re-enter the Animus and collaborate with Ubisoft Quebec. Our score follows the journeys of Naoe and Yasuke, blending the series’ sci-fi roots with influences of traditional Japanese music, featuring instruments such as Koto, Shamisen, Taikos, and Shakuhachi to create a unique and forward-looking sound. This project was an epic undertaking, and we poured our hearts into every step—from the earliest thematic sketches to the final orchestral sessions—hoping fans will enjoy the music as much as we loved creating it.” said Alexis Smith and Joe Henson.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows (Original Game Soundtrack), composed by The Flight, is available on all major streaming services at this link: https://ubisoftmusic.ffm.to/assassinscreedshadowsost.

Assassins’s Creed Shadows will release worldwide on March 20 and will be accessible on Ubisoft+*, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, Amazon Luna, Macs with Apple silicon via the Mac App Store** as well as Windows PC through the Ubisoft Store, Steam and the Epic Games Store.

For more information on the Assassin’s Creed Franchise, please visit: https://www.ubisoft.com/en-au/game/assassins-creed

For the latest news on the Assassin’s Creed Franchise and other Ubisoft games, please visit: https://news.ubisoft.com/.

*Ubisoft+ Premium is available for AU$23.95 per month. Cancel anytime.  More information at plus.ubisoft.com.

**Standard-Edition

About Assassin’s Creed 

Since it first launched in 2007, the Assassin’s Creed® series has sold more than 230 million games worldwide. The franchise is now established as one of the best-selling series in video game history. Recognized for having some of the richest, most engrossing storytelling in the industry, Assassin’s Creed transcends video games, branching out into numerous other entertainment media.

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®. Through Ubisoft Connect, players can enjoy an ecosystem of services to enhance their gaming experience, get rewards and connect with friends across platforms. With Ubisoft+, the subscription service, they can access a growing catalog of more than 100 Ubisoft games and DLC. For the 2023-24 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €2.32 billion. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com.

About Ubisoft Music

Ubisoft Music, an entity within Ubisoft, a leader in the videogame industry, leads all activities linked to music within and around the games and creations, including music supervision of original soundtracks, music licensing, and music Partnerships & amplification. The team’s goal is to enrich players’ lives through strong and varied musical experiences – be it original soundtracks from renowned composers such as Jesper Kyd, Pedro Bromfman, Yoko Shimomura, The Flight, Christophe Héral, Stephanie Economou, etc.; hits created in collaboration with artists such as OneRepublic, Aurora, Møme, Tech Thieves, etc.; or marketing collaborations like were leveraged for Just Dance® with Billie Eilish, Ariana Grande, and Ava Max.

The Ubisoft Music catalog, linked to iconic brands like Assassin’s Creed®, Just Dance®, Far Cry® and many more, has achieved hundreds of millions of streams across all music platforms and is available in over 110 countries worldwide.

About The Flight

Ivor Novello award winning duo Joe Henson and Alexis Smith began collaborating in 2005. After realizing they had a similar approach to life and wildly divergent musical tastes, they formed a creative partnership that quickly encompassed songwriting, production, and composition. The duo have worked with some of the biggest names in the music industry as well as being renowned composers for triple A video games titles, including Assassin’s Creed Odyssey.

This Week in GTA Online: Double Rewards on Arms Trafficking Missions, St. Patrick’s Day Gifts, New Community Series Jobs, and Much More

Players can earn Double Rewards for taking on the all-new Arms Trafficking Missions introduced in GTA Online: Oscar Guzman Flies Again. Plus, celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by donning the Blarneys Stout Tee and Festive Beer Hat – free for playing any time this week.

Full details from this week’s update include:

  • Double GTA$ and RP on new Arms Trafficking Missions included as part of Oscar Guzman Flies Again
  • Free Buckingham Tee and GTA$100,000 bonus for completing five Arms Trafficking Missions this week
  • Double GTA$ and RP on Junk Energy Skydives
  • Free St. Patrick’s Day Gift: The Blarneys Stout Tee and Blarneys Festive Beer Hat
  • Triple GTA$ and RP on the Community Series – featuring a new rotation of jobs
  • Lucky Wheel Top Prize: The Western Powersurge
  • Claimable Podium Robbery Vehicle: The Vysser Neo
  • This week at Simeon’s Premium Deluxe Motorsport Showroom: The Vapid Contender, Ocelot Swinger, Dewbauchee JB 700, Invetero Coquette BlackFin, and Progen Tyrus
  • On Display at the Luxury Autos Showroom: The Vapid Firebolt ASP and Canis Castigator
  • LS Car Meet Test Rides: The Överflöd Imorgon, Vapid Retinue, and Canis Seminole Frontier
  • LS Car Meet Prize Ride: Win the LS Car Meet Series three days in a row to earn a free Truffade Adder
  • Gun Van Discounts: Free Minigun, 50% off the Heavy Rifle, and 40% off the Compact EMP Launcher (For GTA+ Members), and the El Strickler Military Rifle for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Enhanced) only, free for GTA+ Members
  • Vehicle Discounts: 20% off the Mammoth F-160 Raiju, 30% off the Maxwell Vagrant, Överflöd Entity XXR, Vapid Dominator GTT, Declasse Weaponized Tampa, and Principe Lectro, 40% off the FH-1 Hunter, Buckingham Akula, Buckingham Alpha Z-1, LF-22 Starling, and Mammoth Mogul
  • 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.

‘Midnight Murder Club’ is Now Available in Early Access on PS5 and PC

Midnight Murder Club, the devious hide, seek and shoot party game from the imaginative minds at Velan Studios is now available in early access for PlayStation 5 and PC for $29.95 AUD, including crossplay and cross-progression support for players on both platforms and the ability to host gameplay sessions. To make it a real party, Velan Studios has also released the Midnight Murder Club Guest Pass Edition at no charge. Up to five Guest Pass Edition owners can join games hosted by a player who has purchased the game.

To celebrate the early access launch, Velan Studios released a brand new trailer taking players inside the haunting halls of the Midnight Murder Club for a thrilling fright:

In Midnight Murder Club, up to six friends can hunt each other in the pitch-black rooms of the mysterious Wormwood Manor. Armed with only a revolver and a flashlight, they will search the shadows for every flicker of light and every bump in the night as they stalk their prey. The tension turns to hilarity as friends, and foes, discover just how tricky it is to navigate and shoot in complete darkness! Midnight Murder Club features five thrilling modes, each with its ownunique challenges to navigate, including:

  • Free-for-All – Six brave souls enter the mansion, and the player with the most kills when time runs out prevails among the rest.
  • Thief in the Night – Three fearless teams of two scour the mansion for valuable skulls to deposit into a vault. When the last vault closes, the team with the most value accumulated wins.
  • Team Deathmatch – Kill-or-be-killed with your team in a murderous stand-off.
  • Head Hunters – Two friends become foes as they hunt the remaining four players as they try to find and burn three hidden demonic totems in the haunting halls.
  • New Game Mode: Wildcards – Valiant attendees will play cards from their collection that change the rules for everyone in-game in wild new ways! From hijacking the toys that appear in vendors, to giving everyone super speed, to exploding into flames when you die—use these cards to show your wild side! Then, when the dust settles and the match is over, you’ll be gifted brand new cards to add to your collection giving you even more ways to change the game.

The team at Velan also released a new in-depth dev diary discussing their thinking behind the Guest Pass Edition of the game, available to view below.

Midnight Murder Club is available now in early access on Playstation 5 and PC for $29.95 AUD. 

Harrowing Visual Novel ‘The Hungry Lamb’ Launches on Nintendo Switch Today

SHANGHAI, China – March 13, 2025 –The Hungry Lamb: Traveling in the Late Ming Dynasty, the dark visual novel pushing moral boundaries that sold more than 1MM units worldwide from developer Zerocreation Games and publisher 2P Games, arrives on Nintendo Switch today

After losing everything in the Great Tianqi Explosion, Liang scrapes to survive as a ruthless bandit. Out of desperation, he accepts an illicit request to escort four young girls to a powerful lord who claims to want to raise them as his heirs. Already uncomfortable with the job, things turn for worse when Liang discerns the nobleman’s true identity: a swine demon that devours children.

Wander a tumultuous country ravaged by war, while learning about each girl’s distinct background and personality. Cater to each girl with patience, earn their trust, and make calculated decisions that challenge Liang’s wayward morals. Remain optimistic in the face of despair and unlock all nine branching paths to this story, and discover the true ending on this humbling journey of self discovery and redemption.

Become immersed in an age of rebellion and chaos during the Ming Dynasty, depicted through hand-drawn illustrations fusing traditional Chinese aesthetics with modern animation. Mature content includes: Combat, weapon imagery, bones/bones, derogatory language, excruciating pain, criminal behavior, bleeding, violent behavior, accidental death, bodily injury, corpses, violent depictions, suicide, partial nudity, depiction of a young girl flirting with an adult man, and alcohol consumption. 

The Hungry Lamb: Traveling in the Late Ming Dynasty features exemplary Japanese voice acting performed by renowned voice actors including Rie Kugimiya (Fullmetal Alchemists/ Brotherhood, Fairy Tail, Gintama), Kazuma Horie (Durarara!!, Elfen Lied, Psycho-Pass, Claymore), Risa Shimizu (Pokémon, Cyberpunk 2077), among others.

“We are incredibly grateful for the support of more than a million fans around the world, which has made it possible to launch The Hungry Lamb on Nintendo Switch today,” said Ji Ling, Producer at Zerocreation Games. ” Please stay tuned for our upcoming sequel, The Weeping Swan: Ten Days of the City’s Fall, which will continue this grim tale in Q4 2025.”

The Hungry Lamb: Traveling in the Late Ming Dynasty is now available on Nintendo Switch for $11.99 USD / 11.99 EUR / 10.79 GBP, as well as PC via Steam for $9.99 USD. It supports Chinese, English, and Japanese text with Chinese and Japanese voice acting. Ukrainian, Russian, and French localization currently in production. To learn more, check out 2P Games’ official web page and follow them on social media.

About Zerocreation Games 

Zerocreation Games is a game developer based in Shanghai, China. The producer has previously released the critically-acclaimed title “The Peach Blossom Spring”, and aims to bring storytelling to the next level in “The Hungry Lamb”.

About 2P Games

2P Games is a Chinese publisher specializing in simulation, strategy, and Metroidvania games for PC and consoles. Since 2019, they’ve helped bring titles like the million-sold The Hungry Lamb: Traveling in the Late Ming Dynasty, Immortal Life, Dust to the End, The Chrono Jotter, Time Walker, worldwide hit Showa American Story, and others to global audiences.

RAPPEL INTO A NEW ERA WITH TOM CLANCY’S RAINBOW SIX SIEGE X, AVAILABLE ON 11 JUNE

Dual Front Closed Beta Available 14-20 March

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — 14 March, 2025 — Today, Ubisoft announced that Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege® X, the largest and most transformative evolution in the game’s history, will launch as a free update on 11 June on Ubisoft+, Ubisoft’s subscription service*, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, the Xbox One family of consoles, Xbox Series X | S, Windows PC, including on Steam, and Amazon Luna.

Siege X will introduce Dual Front**, a new permanent and evolving 6v6 mode. In this mode, players must secure three enemy sectors while defending their own across an all-new map called District, designed exclusively for Dual Front. Players will choose from a curated roster of 35 operators, mixing both Attackers and Defenders for the first time in Siege to combine their unique abilities, weapons and gadgets in ways never seen before. Throughout the match, players can venture into the Neutral Sector to take on time-limited assignments and earn rewards that will help their squad gain an edge over their opponents. While these tasks can alter the course of the match, they also require strategic decision-making, as pursuing them may leave key positions vulnerable to the opposing team. With the ability to respawn and repick a new operator for tactical adjustments, the new mode offers a more approachable experience for both new and current players, while staying true to the tactical excellence that’s unique to Siege. Dual Front will receive regular updates, with the selection of curated operators rotating twice a season and Neutral Sector assignments changing each season.

Siege X will visually enhance classic Siege maps, with new lighting, shadows and up to 4K textures. Clubhouse, Chalet, Border, Bank and Kafe will be enhanced at launch, with three additional modernised maps being added each season. In addition, the update will add gameplay features that deepen the game’s tactical core, creating a more dynamic and immersive experience. New destructible ingredients, including fire extinguishers, gas pipes and metal detectors, will offer players more strategic opportunities to surprise and outplay their opponents, using the environment to their advantage. Rappel navigation will be more fluid with improved controls, allowing players to run horizontally and jump around building corners. The audio experience will be overhauled, including a rework of audio propagation and reverberation, enabling players to gather critical intel through audio cues to better pinpoint the location of enemy players on the map. The onboarding experience will be refreshed, designed to help new players master the basics through tutorials and field training before jumping into their matches, along with a newly added communication wheel for easier communication with teammates. The updated Pick and Ban system will also create a new strategic layer by allowing teams to react and adapt to enemy strategies, with simultaneous banning each round to accelerate the process.

This update will unveil R6 ShieldGuard, the game’s multifaceted approach to anti-cheat. R6 ShieldGuard will unify all existing anti-cheat initiatives and will introduce new technologies to safeguard the game, including live security updates that will occur without the need for scheduled maintenance, making cheats difficult to create. There will be ongoing development and refinement across current player protection features as well, including anti-toxicity initiatives that will bring an improved reputation system.

Starting on 11 June, Rainbow Six Siege will also be free to access. New players will have free access to Dual Front, Unranked, and Quick Play modes, with the ability to earn up to 26 operators through progression. Upgrading to premium editions will allow players to unlock Ranked Mode and Siege Cup once they progress to level 50 and will give immediate access to more operators. Current players will retain all previously unlocked content, including operators, inventory and progression, and will receive exclusive veteran rewards based on the year they joined the game.

Players can check out Dual Front in the Siege X beta, now through 19 March on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Ubisoft Connect. The beta will include the full Dual Front experience and operator roster of 35, a preview of additional Siege X updates including destructible ingredients and rappel upgrades as well as custom games to squad up with friends. Players can get beta access through Twitch Drops by watching partnered creator streams and are not required to own Rainbow Six Siege to access. For more information on how to join, please visit rainbow6.com/SiegeX-closed-beta.

Additionally, ahead of its release on 11 June, fans can watch pro players compete on the new Siege X modernized maps in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from 9-19 May during the RELOAD esports competition. More information on the RELOAD competition can be found at https://www.ubisoft.com/en-au/esports/rainbow-six/siege.

To learn more about Rainbow Six Siege X, please visit rainbow6.com. For the latest news on other Ubisoft games, please visit news.ubisoft.com.

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

**Dual Front will be available only on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S

About Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege  

Alongside a thriving professional esports scene and a community of over 80 million registered players, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege puts players in the middle of a fast-paced, ever-evolving multiplayer experience grounded in the selection of unique Operators. Using the right mix of tactics and destruction, Rainbow Six teams engage their enemies in sieges, where both sides have exclusive skills and gadgets at their disposal. Defenders prepare by transforming the environments around them into modern strongholds, while Attackers use recon drones to gain intel for carefully planning their assault. With access to dozens of Operators inspired by real world counter-intelligence agents from around the globe, players can choose exactly how they want to approach each challenge they encounter. Through the constant addition of new Operators and maps that add to the depth of both strategy and combat, the unpredictability of each round of Rainbow Six Siege sets a new bar for intensity and competition in gaming. 

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®. Through Ubisoft Connect, players can enjoy an ecosystem of services to enhance their gaming experience, get rewards and connect with friends across platforms. With Ubisoft+, the subscription service, they can access a growing catalogue of more than 100 Ubisoft games and DLC. For the 2022–23 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €1,739 million. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com.

© 2025 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Tom Clancy’s, Rainbow Six, the Soldier Icon, Ubisoft, and the Ubisoft logo are registered or unregistered trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the U S and/or other countries.

BLAST R6 RELOAD TOURNAMENT DEBUTS ON SIEGE X AHEAD OF 11 JUNE LAUNCH

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – 14 March – Ubisoft today announced that the highly anticipated BLAST R6 season kick-off tournament, RELOAD, will be the first official competition played on Siege X—offering an exclusive pre-release showdown ahead of the game’s official launch on 11 June.

Event Details:

  • Dates: 9May, 2025 – 19 May, 2025 (AET)
  • Final Phase (Open to the Public): 17-19 May, 2025 (AET)
  • Streaming: The entire tournament will be streamed live on Twitch, YouTube, X (formerly Twitter), and other select platforms.
  • Final Phase Venue: Carioca Arena 1 in Rio de Janeiro

Carioca Arena 1, located in Rio de Janeiro’s Olympic Park, is renowned for hosting the basketball events during the 2016 Summer Olympics. Its design, inspired by the city’s mountainous landscape, offers a unique and immersive experience for both players and spectators. This iconic venue, which has witnessed numerous historic sporting moments, will now serve as the stage for the thrilling conclusion of the BLAST R6 RELOAD tournament.

Bringing together the 20 partnered R6Share Teams from around the world, RELOAD introduces an exciting and refreshing new format designed to elevate the competitive experience for both players and fans.

Competition Highlights:

  • First Competitive Matches on Siege X:

BLAST R6 RELOAD will be the first tournament to showcase Siege X in a high-stakes esports setting, giving players and fans a thrilling first look at the game’s next evolution.

  • A Fresh Competitive Format:
    The tournament will introduce new and dynamic rules to competitive Rainbow Six Esports, adding more fun and excitement to each match.
  • World-Class Competition:
    20 teams from across the globe will battle for supremacy, putting Siege X’s enhanced mechanics and tactical innovations to the test.

“Reload isn’t just a tournament—it’s a fresh start for competitive Siege,” said François-Xavier Deniele, VP, Esports & Competitive Gaming at Ubisoft. “This event is special for many reasons: it celebrates the release of Siege X, introduces a fresh format, and showcases our 20 partner teams. Following RELOAD our annual ecosystem will kick off, offering exciting competitions and opportunities for players and fans alike throughout the year!”

As the excitement builds, Reload promises to bring an exciting twist to competitive Rainbow Six, offering fans an engaging mix of online action and a thrilling live finale in Rio de Janeiro. Tickets for the Event can be purchased here: https://www.eventim.com.br/artist/reload-rio/

To learn more about Rainbow Six Esports, please visit rainbow6.com. For the latest news on other Ubisoft games, please visit news.ubisoft.com.

About BLAST

We’re on a mission to take esports to the next level of global entertainment. We excite and invite billions of fans to join the esports revolution. We create live and digital experiences – from tournaments that pack out major arenas around the world to great content that’s guaranteed to blow your socks off.

We are famous for our unparalleled production quality and game changing fan-first moments. Bringing together the best teams and biggest superstars to fight it out for glory and multi-million dollar prize pools. Attracting tens-of-thousands of fans to our crazy-big-adrenaline-pumped live events in big arenas from London and Copenhagen to Atlanta and Sao Paulo, with millions more watching at home from all around the world on our global broadcasts.

We work with some of the world’s best game publishers and brands to elevate their properties into amazing esports experiences. We are currently working with world-leading game publishers Epic Games, Valve and Ubisoft to produce, market and deliver esports for popular titles Rocket League, Fortnite, Rainbow Six, Dota 2 and Counter-Strike 2.

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®, Tom Clancy’s The Division®, and Watch Dogs®. Through Ubisoft Connect, players can enjoy an ecosystem of services to enhance their gaming experience, get rewards, and connect with friends across platforms. With Ubisoft+, the subscription service, they can access a growing catalogue of more than 100 Ubisoft games and DLC.

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

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Focus Entertainment Publishing, Games Workshop & Saber Interactive Announce Development of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 3

PARIS March 13, 2025 – Focus Entertainment Publishing, a subsidiary of PULLUP Entertainment Group (FR0012419307 – ALPUL), Games Workshop, and Saber Interactive are proud to announce the development of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 3, the next installment in the legendary franchise set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe.

Space Marine 2 continues to captivate players, and this new edition promises an even more immersive experience, staying true to the Warhammer 40,000 universe, with intense, brutal, and spectacular gameplay.

“We have been honored by the incredible response from fans following the launch of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2. We will continue to support the game with exciting content and regular updates in the coming years. Today we are thrilled to announce that the adventure will continue with Space Marine 3. Players can look forward to an immersive campaign, a multiplayer mode, and innovations that will redefine the standards of third-person action games. Developed in close collaboration with Games Workshop, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 3 will take the genre to new heights by introducing large-scale battles that are even more spectacular,” said John Bert, Deputy CEO of Focus Entertainment Publishing, a subsidiary of the PULLUP Entertainment Group.

Space Marine 2 has proven to be a transformative game for Saber. It is the culmination of everything we have learned about game development in our 25 years in the business. We are now starting to develop Space Marine 3, a game that carries with it tremendous expectations from our rapidly expanding fanbase. While we will continue to support and grow the Space Marine 2 universe over the coming years, we will take all our learnings and apply them to an even bigger and more spectacular game for the third installment. We view this as an opportunity to create a true love letter to the Warhammer 40.000 universe,” said Matthew Karch, CEO of Saber Interactive.

More information on Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 3 will be revealed at a later date.

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, continuously enriched with additional content since its launch, will maintain an ambitious content roadmap in the coming years, including the upcoming release of Horde mode.

About PULLUP Entertainment

With over 600 employees across Europe and a revenue of €187 million in 2023/24, PULLUP Entertainment is a major player in the video game and entertainment industry.

The Group operates through:

Two Publishing Divisions:

  • FOCUS ENTERTAINMENT PUBLISHING, a global leader in publishing, known for successful titles such as A Plague Tale, SnowRunner, and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2.
  • DOTEMU, a specialist in independent and retro gaming, publisher of TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge and Streets of Rage 4.

Six Development Studios & One Audiovisual Structure:

  • DOVETAIL GAMES (Train Sim World), DECK13 (The Surge), BLACKMILL GAMES (WW1 Game Series), LEIKIR STUDIO (Metal Slug Tactics), DOUZE DIXIÈMES (Shady Part of Me and Memories in Orbit), CARPOOL STUDIO (new live-service IP).
  • SCRIPTEAM, dedicated to adapting our licenses into series and films.

Find all financial information about PULLUP Entertainment at www.pullupent.com.