Master the movement of a rocket-powered wrench in this flow-inspiring platformer.

Seattle, WA, 27 March 2025 | OhMy Me Games, winner of the 2022 IGN Rogue Jam, is excited to announce the upcoming release of Seafrog on April 15th. Classic 2.5D platforming aesthetics mesh with high-octane skateboarding tricks to produce heart-pounding entertainment in this charming indie. 

Catch Serious Air!

Seafrog introduces players to a froggy mechanic-in-training and his companion, Captain Woodsbeard. After walking the plank of a previous ship, the duo find themselves adrift in the depths of an ever-growing sinkhole in the ocean. Their only chance of survival is to repair derelict ships, solve tricky contraptions, and gather fuel to save yer hinds! Every ship is the ultimate skatepark, and your wrench is your ride. Perform unique midair tricks, such as the stalefrog, 360 ribbit, and nostril grab, to fill up the boost meter; use this boost to smash through enemies, fly up walls, and stick to ceilings to access hard-to-reach items. Rely on the handy C-Star navigator to seek the ship’s corridors, pinpointing all items in every map location and opening up further world progression. Gather enough barnacles to fuel your cannon and launch yourself to other ship locations!

Wrench-tastic Enhancements

Throughout your exploration, although appearing friendly, evil sea creatures will appear in many different shapes and sizes. Counteract damage by eating ladybugs to replenish your health or fill your boost meter. As you explore, new mag upgrades will help you reach previously blocked areas. Use this exploration to your advantage to collect up to twenty-four mod chips for overall stat improvements. For a more relaxed experience, equip a wellness mod chip to enhance your health, or crank up the challenge with a speed-enhancing mod chip that boosts speed at the cost of other stats. Arranging your mod chips by color may even yield a surprising new stat boost. Be cautious when fine-tuning your wrench, as over-tuning can negatively impact your stats. 

Imaginative Story Telling

Land ho! Gradually uncover the tall tales of the sea across three unique story chapters. Battle vengeful Viking ghosts aboard the Sea Dragon. Dig in for a tasty meal aboard the Chunky Chacken, where you’ll discover a man-eating chicken outbreak. Finally, get ready for some monkey business at The Sweater Factory, an abandoned workshop run by an unexpected crew of apes causing all the ruckus. Each chapter holds Ultimate Master Gear, guarded by an ultimate boss. Live to tell the legendary tale of the mysterious seahole by kick-flipping your way through each boss and obtaining all the master gears! 

Gameplay Features:

• Interact with a distinct and colorful cast of characters
• Enjoy 8 hours of story campaign featuring multiple boss encounters to test your sick moves.
• Bounce from ship to ship: Use your C-Star navigation device to achieve 100% item collection in every map location.
• Flexible playstyle suitable for all ages: Adjust for relaxed play or crank up your gear for a more difficult challenge. 
• Modchip upgrade system: equip up to 24 different chips to boost overall stats.
• Discover all 120 hidden Snakestones, with a stone to find in every single room. 
• 3 Master Gears to collect through lighthearted story arcs with boss battles.

Seafrog lands on Steam on April 15th. For more information, please visit OhMy Me Games’ official website.

About OhMyMe Games  Oh My Me Games is primarily a two-person team, Tyler & Mario, whose goal is to build imaginative, one-of-a-kind experiences that come in polished packages. With over 20 years of working experience between them, Seafrog is Oh My Me’s first game and a love letter to the games they played as kids.

ESDigital Games and developer Storm in a Teacup have released a new extended gameplay trailer for Steel Seed, the sci-fi stealth-action adventure game launching April 10 on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, as well as PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The new 15 minute trailer provides an in-depth look at protagonist Zoe and her flying drone companion, KOBY, at the start of their journey in a hostile underground facility filled with secrets and danger.

Steel Seed is a gripping action-adventure game from the visionary team behind the critically acclaimed Close to the Sun set in a dark sci-fi world where mankind stands on the brink of extinction. Explore a hand-crafted world filled with dynamic combat, formidable enemies, and a deep narrative that challenges the very definition of humanity.

From towering industrial landscapes to eerie biodomes, the world of Steel Seed is as haunting as it is immersive, with a story revised and edited by BAFTA-winning Martin Korda. Players can adapt their playstyle with a unique blend of stealth-action gameplay, three distinct skill trees, and over 40 upgradable abilities.

Play the new Steel Seed demo now on Steam and Xbox Series X|S and wishlist today! For more information, visit https://esdigital.games.

Watch the Reveal Trailer Now!

Skövde, Sweden – March 27, 2025 – Stunlock Studios unveils the first teaser of V Rising’s highly anticipated 1.1 Update: “Invaders of Oakveil”, launching April 28 as a free update for all V Rising owners on Steam and PlayStation 5. With over 5 million copies sold, the open-world vampire survival game continues evolving with a wealth of exciting new content and thrilling features for bloodthirsty fans.

For centuries, the Oakveil Woodlands went untouched by man, its nature flourishing. That peace has come to an end. A ruthless force has infiltrated from the sea: fierce warriors bound to Megara, their Serpent Queen, corrupting the land and twisting the abundant life into fuel for their deadly weapons. Enter Oakveil, uncover the forbidden alchemy of the Venom Blades, and claim their power before it’s too late. 

Conquer or be consumed.

What Awaits You in V Rising Update 1.1 – Invaders of Oakveil:

• Explore The Oakveil Woodlands:
  A new forest biome filled with uncharted lands, deadly enemies, new bosses, and dark magic techniques waiting to be seized.
• Castle Arena & Duels:
  Build a custom battle arena in your castle, set the rules, and engage in epic battles with friends. Or challenge foes anywhere in the world with risk-free one-on-one duels.
• New Weapons & Spells:
  Wield powerful new weapons and spells, unlocking fresh combat strategies and playstyles to conquer formidable enemies.
• Improved Combat:
  V Rising’s biggest combat overhaul yet is here! With a deep stat rework, rebalanced gear, and powerful new customization tools, your Vampire’s path to dominance is truly in your hands!
• New Castle Features & Cosmetics:
  Expand your dark dominion with new cosmetics and quality-of-life features to shape your ultimate vampire sanctuary.  

V Rising’s Update 1.1: Invaders of Oakveil launches April 28 on Steam and PlayStation 5. Prepare for the next evolution of vampiric warfare. The invasion begins soon!

• Buy now on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1604030/V_Rising/
• Buy now on the PlayStation store: https://store.playstation.com/concept/10007965
• Visit our Website: https://playvrising.com/

About Stunlock Studios
Stunlock Studios is one of the leading independent Swedish game developers in Skövde, known for the vampire survival game V Rising and arena brawler Battlerite. V Rising’s gothic world has already attracted more than 5 million vampiric initiates and Battlerite was among the most popular free-to-play games on Steam with over 6 million unique players entering the arena. With a passion for multiplayer action games, the studio crafts groundbreaking and community-driven games, always with their players in mind.

Visit: https://www.stunlockstudios.com

Expert panel explored the intersection of AI, funding models, and production trends shaping the next era of game development

DALLAS, Texas – March 27, 2025 – GlobalStep, powering the future of video games through end-to-end creative and technical solutions, concluded a landmark participation at GDC 2025 with a standing-room-only panel that drew hundreds of gaming professionals eager to discuss what’s next for the gaming industry. The session was built upon Founder and CEO Gagan Ahluwalia’s recent article, “Navigating Uncharted Waters,” which discusses the industry’s inflection point and outlines a bold call for the industry to embrace AI with purpose, rethink funding models, and evolve production strategies to stay ahead in a rapidly shifting landscape.
 
The highly anticipated panel, “The Future of Gaming: The Next 1,000 Days,” featured insights from some of the industry’s most influential voices. Moderated by GlobalStep Board Member and former Kabam CEO Tim Fields, the discussion included Jason Chapman (Managing Partner, Konvoy Ventures), Ryan Filsinger (CEO, Iron Fox Games), Leah Hoyer (CEO & Head of Creative, Level Headed Games), Jeff Pobst (CEO & Founder, Hidden Path Entertainment), and Luke Takeuchi (Executive Producer, Night Garden Studio). Attendees packed the room for a forward-looking conversation on what it will take to thrive in an increasingly dynamic and competitive environment.
 
“The future of gaming will be shaped by how each studio navigates the uncharted waters ahead of us — aligning innovation with its unique strategy, market position, and creative vision,” said GlobalStep Founder and CEO Gagan Ahluwalia. “As an industry, our greatest opportunity lies in attracting and empowering the world’s best talent to build experiences that captivate and inspire players across the globe.”
 
GlobalStep’s commitment to shaping the future of the industry extended beyond the panel. The company deployed 15 leadership personnel across all lines of service on the ground during GDC, engaging with thousands of professionals across the week to offer personalized career guidance and share insights on career growth within the gaming world. Their presence underscored the company’s focus on investing in talent and inspiring the next generation of game creators.
 
GlobalStep extends its deepest thanks to the incredible panelists, moderator Tim Fields, and the GDC community for contributing to such a meaningful and energizing event. The company looks forward to continuing the conversation throughout the year with new thought leadership content, industry engagements, and insights from the brightest minds in gaming.
 
Congratulations to our raffle winners, who took home amazing prizes including a Microsoft Xbox Series X, Meta Quest 3, Sony PlayStation 5, and Netflix gift cards!
 
For deeper insights and key moments from GlobalStep’s GDC 2025 panel, visit https://www.globalstep.com/FutureofGaming

About GlobalStep

GlobalStep is a leading provider of creative and technical solutions to the global video games industry, powering the future of games with a comprehensive delivery platform that spans the entire game development lifecycle. With over two decades of experience, our specialized practice—including Art, Game Design, Engineering, Games QA, Localization, Player Support, and Analytics—has empowered more than 350 game studios worldwide to create unforgettable experiences across all platforms. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and operating globally, GlobalStep is dedicated to the success of our clients by delivering the expertise and innovation needed to bring visionary games to life.

Leamington Spa, UK – March 27, 2025 – Leading UK games publisher Kwalee and UK based studio, Fallen Tree Games, are pleased to announce the release date for the highly anticipated game, The Precinct.  The neon-noir action sandbox police game will release on May 13, 2025 for PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. 

In The Precinct, players will become rookie officer Nick Cordell Jr in 1980s America. They must navigate warring gangs, urban decay, and police corruption in their quest to restore order to a troubled city. On the ground, that means patrolling and policing a city full of sandbox crimes, from parking infractions to bank heists, street racing to drug deals, in an effort to keep citizens safe for one more day.

“We’re so excited to finally share our work with the fans! Their support has been amazing, and we truly appreciate their patience as we worked on The Precinct to deliver the best possible experience. We can’t wait to see their reactions when they finally get to play the game,” said Lewis Boadle, Art Director, Fallen Tree Games. 

Wishlist the game on Steam and the Epic Games Store

The Precinct is coming to PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on 13th May, 2025

Kwalee and Fallen Tree Games have partnered with Microids to release The Precinct as a physical edition for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Along with the standard physical edition, Microids will also release a limited edition version. This exclusive bundle will include the following extra items:

• Full Game
• A Steelbook
• Digital Original Soundtrack
• Map of Averno City

The physical version of The Precinct will be available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series Consoles on May 13, 2025. Pre-orders are available from major retailers.

About The Precinct 

You are Officer Nick Cordell Jr. As a rookie beat cop fresh out of the Academy, you’re on the front line of defence for Averno’s citizens. Dive into a world of thrilling car chases, sandbox crimes, and a healthy dose of 1980s noir as you protect the populace and solve the mystery of your father’s murder in the line of duty.

Take to the Streets 

A love letter to classic cop movies, The Precinct combines police sim with action sandbox spectacle. Patrol the streets and respond to callouts to fight criminals petty and powerful. Choose your own tactics in thrilling chases and shootouts. Feel the shifting power struggles of Averno’s gangs in a living city full of sandbox crimes, from parking infractions to bank heists, street racing to drug deals.

Hot Pursuit 

Speed through the city in intense car and helicopter chases and pursue your mark through twisting alleyways before bringing them to justice. There’s no need to be a lone wolf: You’ve got Averno’s Finest backing you up, with an in-depth support system that allows you to call in squad cars, roadblocks, spike strips, and more.

A Sleepless City 

Explore the ever-shifting criminal underbelly of Averno City. Deal with yuppies, bums, street vendors and furious taxi drivers from the Projects to the Financial District. Chase perps through neon-lit alleys, rain-soaked streets, and grand, decaying parklands, all subject to a day/night cycle and dynamic weather. This is the 1980s East Coast in all its neon-noir glory. 

Key Features

• Explore a vibrant, living city by foot, squad car and helicopter
• Respond to sandbox crimes ranging from parking violations to gang shootouts
• Engage in intense vehicle chases through destructible environments
• Go it alone or call in backup with an in-depth support system
• Investigate the gangs who rule the city and the dark conspiracies keeping them in control
• Day/night cycle with dynamic weather

About Kwalee

Kwalee is a multi-award-winning games publisher and developer based in Leamington Spa, UK, and has published a growing catalogue of PC and console titles including Wildmender, ROBOBEAT, Voidwrought, In Sink and The Spirit of the Samurai, along with upcoming titles The Precinct, Hordes of Hunger, GladiEATers, Town To City and Don’t Stop Girlypop!. 

Founded by games industry icon and Codemasters co-founder David Darling CBE, who is joined by a team of global games experts with studios in the UK, India, Portugal and China, Kwalee is on the lookout for high-quality games to publish on all platforms and encourages developers to get in touch.

Officially recognised as ‘Best Publisher’ (TIGA 2022), Kwalee is also highly active in the industry, as an ambassador of not-for-profit organisation Women in Games and a regular supporter of charities like Safe In Our World, GamesAid and SpecialEffect.

About Fallen Tree Games

Fallen Tree Games is a renowned indie game development studio with a rich history of creating immersive and innovative gaming experiences. Founded in 2012, the studio was born out of the shared passion and vision of industry veterans Joe Moulding and Lewis Boadle. With a diverse portfolio of releases ranging from mobile puzzle series ‘Quell’ to epic open-world sandbox ‘American Fugitive’, the team is fully remote. Throughout their journey, Fallen Tree Games has consistently demonstrated their commitment to quality, creativity, and memorable player experiences. Their games have garnered numerous awards and nominations, earning them a loyal fanbase worldwide.

About Microids

Microids is a French video game publisher. Founded in 1985, Microids’ editorial strategy now focuses on 4 major areas: adventure games, racing games, retro gaming and games inspired by iconic titles. By collaborating with renowned studios and authors (Revolution Software, Sloclap, Oddworld Inhabitants, Pendulo Studios, Eden Studios, Go Nagai, Charles Cecil, Benoît Sokal, Paul Cuisset…), Microids has become a major player in international video games. Taking inspiration from legendary titles, Microids reaches a wide audience and creates original adventures which give gamers the chance to play as some of their most beloved characters.

Pablo Sanchez Returns in the Latest Re-release in the Famed Backyard Sports Series from Playground Productions and Developed by Mega Cat Studios

Chicago, IL, March 27, 2025 – Playground Productions, a pioneering production company dedicated to creating best-in-class content for children and families, has announced Backyard Baseball ‘97 is now available for iOS and Android at backyardsports.com. Developed by Mega Cat Studios, Backyard Baseball ‘97 on mobile, is the next re-release in the iconic Backyard Sports video game franchise. The GOAT video game athlete Pablo Sanchez and his friends are back with fully optimized controls, enhanced mobile gameplay and ready for some serious fun. Backyard Baseball ‘97is also available on Steam.

From the beginning, Playground Productions and Mega Cat shared the difficulties of bringing the classic game back without the original source code. Yet, the experienced team of engineers was able to get the game running smoothly on modern devices in just months. “It’s honestly surreal to play Backyard Baseball ‘97 on a device that didn’t exist in 1997. Playing on a mobile device makes for the ultimate nostalgic, cozy gaming experience for me and other millennials,” said Playground Productions CEO, Lindsay Barnett. 

Whether revisiting a childhood favorite game or teaching the rules of baseball to kids through an accessible entry point, Backyard Baseball ‘97 is available on mobile for the first time since the inception of the Backyard Sports brand. “It has been amazing to teach my little nieces and nephews about baseball through Backyard Baseball ‘97. The gameplay on mobile is so easy and accessible for them to just pick up and play,” said Playground Productions Chief Product Officer, Chris Waters.

The original Backyard Baseball ’97 is now enhanced to run on mobile platforms. Whether players are picking their dream team, hitting home runs, or just here for the witty banter, they can step back into the backyard and experience the game that made baseball fun for everyone! Players can jump into pick-up games, practice batting, keep track of stats, compete in single games or a whole season! Backyard Baseball ‘97 features all of the realism and statistics of adult baseball games but with simple, intuitive controls that anyone can master.

Game Modes and Features

• Random Pick-up: A quick way to jump right in! The computer chooses a random team for you and itself, and the game starts immediately.
• Single Game: You take turns with the computer, choosing players from a random pool of characters.
• Season: You create a team and manage the team through a 14 game series. The opposing teams are computer generated. At the end of the season the best two teams advance to the BBL playoffs (best of 3). The playoffs winner advances to the championship series which consists of the Super Entire Nation Tournament (best of 3) and then the Ultra Grand Championship of the Universe Series (best of 5)!
• Fully offline: No internet connection required!
• COPPA compliant: Kid-friendly, private, no data collected
• Pick up and play on the go with fully mobile optimized controls that are simple, and responsive 
• Become the Ultra Grand champion of the Universe Series
• Compatible with controller devices 

The release of Backyard Baseball ‘97 continues Playground Productions’ broader vision to relaunch Backyard Sports across multiple verticals, including video games, merchandise, film, television and more. Beloved by millions, Backyard Sports was a popular family-friendly computer game that became a staple of life for kids everywhere. With baseball, basketball, football, soccer and hockey, the games were loved by a generation as they featured a stable of neighborhood athletes that reflected a real-life playground of boys and girls. Siblings and friends vied for the coveted seat at the family computer to play as their favorite characters, with none more popular than Pablo Sanchez. Backyard Sports allowed kids to be kids and celebrated the imagination of children.

ABOUT BACKYARD SPORTS

Backyard Sports is a nostalgic brand for the whole family, capturing the feeling of the 90s. The franchise features over 30 diverse characters and is one of the only brands where boys and girls share the same athletic abilities. The Backyard Sports content is centered around everyday neighborhood children playing sports together. The charm of the games was due in large part to the Backyard kids embodying the same quirks and humor as seen in children’s little league, little dribblers or pee wee football.

ABOUT MEGA CAT STUDIOS

Mega Cat Studios breathes new life into old video game consoles with artisanal, exclusive projects you won’t find anywhere else. From the original Nintendo to Virtual Reality ports, we’re bringing our fans the games they want. Every game we release has meticulous attention to detail. Brand new custom PCB boards and cartridge shells, professionally printed and bound manuals, and boxes featuring artwork our team pours themselves into to bring the physical product to life. We are all collectors and enthusiasts first. This is, and always will be, a passion project we’re proud to put our name on. In a world of cloud storage, download codes and virtual licenses, we want to provide a medium to keep things physical. 

ABOUT PLAYGROUND PRODUCTIONS

Playground Productions is a children’s and family company focused on making best-in-class film, television, digital media, and video games. Playground’s founder Lindsay Barnett spent close to a decade teaching second grade in a Chicago Public School in addition to manufacturing educational products. Playground’s content aims to inspire a love of learning and play. By leveraging the best technology, talent, and character IP, Playground creates content that celebrates the spirit of play, meets children where they are developmentally, and allows kids to be kids.

27 MARCH 2025 – Lente, the developer of Spilled!, lives on a boat herself and made the game while floating on the Dutch waters. She is nervous but happy to finally release her cozy boat game and can’t wait to hear what players everywhere have to say.

Spilled! is out now on Steam for just $5.99* (regional prices may vary) and launched with a week-long 10% discount.

*$0.10 per sale will be donated to WDC, the Whale and Dolphin Conservation charity.

Spilled! is a short, relaxing and satisfying cozy game in which you clean up oil spills with a boat. Recycle, earn coins, upgrade your boat, repeat! Explore and clean up new areas with more waste and new challenges!

Lente began developing Spilled! at the end of 2022, after leaving school to pursue her dream of living on a small boat, and continuing the maritime lifestyle she grew up with. Although progress was slow initially, the game began to gain traction. In early 2024, Lente’s Kickstarter campaign was a huge success, raising 31,600 euros—316% of her original 10,000 euro goal.

The tiny cozy indiegame is now ready to achieve some big goals and already amassed over 80.000 wishlists, thanks to a positively received demo!

About Spilled!

Spilled! is a short, relaxing and satisfying cozy game in which you clean up oil spills with a boat. Recycle, earn coins, upgrade your boat, repeat! Explore and clean up new areas with more waste and new challenges!

Key Features

• Short but satisfying – Move through 8 areas, each bigger in size and with more waste. No rush, take as long as you want. Spilled! is a short yet cozy game that you can finish in 1 hour, but you can use the level select to go back to any area if you just want to relax!
• Recycle & earn coins – Clean up a whole area to move on to the next! The water gets clearer the more you recycle, revealing underwater life that is different for each area!
• Upgrade your boat – Prepare for the next area: tackle bigger oil spills with a bigger collector, hold more oil with an upgraded tank and cover larger distances with upgraded speed!
• Find & rescue animals – Each area has 2 different animals to find and rescue, for a total of 16! See which ones you’ve already saved in the options menu. Or which ones you’ve missed!
• Face new challenges – Each area has a new challenge to overcome! Push plastic to the recycling centre, wash oil off of the land, help retrieve lost items to other boats, put out wildfires or go magnet fishing.
• Explore new biomes – While cleaning up the environment, you move through 4 biomes: grass, rock, sand and snow!

About Lente

Lente is a solo gamedev from the Netherlands who lives and develops her games on a boat. She grew up on a ship and that has always stayed with her. She and her mother renovated the boat, making it one of the most original game studio locations! She’s currently working on Spilled!, her first commercial game.

Brave dungeons and plow through heroines in a war for liberation!

TOKYO – March 27th, 2025 – Today MangaGamer announced the launch of pre-orders for Alicesoft’s Rance 03 – The Fall of Leazas. This latest addition to the infamous Rance series is now available on MangaGamer for $44.95.

The Kingdom of Leazas finds itself suddenly under siege from within by the elite forces of Helman and their terrifying allies – the fiends! As the kingdom falls, Princess Lia sends her most trusted servant to find the only man who can save her kingdom – the raunchy adventurer, Rance!

MangaGamer Product Page: Website
Promotional Website: Webpage

With the remnants of Leazas’ forces and the Free City Alliance uniting against Helman’s aggression, Rance delivers the army its first victory and becomes the Supreme Commander of the liberation! Many unusual tactics and unsavory methods will be deployed in their quest to free the brainwashed soldiers of Leazas and liberate the kingdom and its captive princess!

Key Features:

• Epic War of Liberation: Join Rance as he plunges into countless battles, wields devious tricks, and fights for the liberation of Leazas in an epic tale full of action, intrigue, drama, and hot damsels to claim!
• Skills, Battles, and Dungeons: Delve into dungeons where a series of cards represents the traps, events, battles, and more that await, with party composition and skill selection playing a vital role in overcoming the battles! Experiment and find the best way forward!
• Updated Visuals: This remake includes new story content, new CGs, and visuals that have been completely revamped for modern PCs!
• Voice Acting: For the first time ever in the Rance series, all the main heroines and many other characters are fully voiced!

Will Rance succeed in retaking the Kingdom of Leazas? He seems confident he will, but what price will he demand from the maidens he rescues? Will Rance prove capable of wielding the cursed sword, Chaos – the hyper weapon capable of slaying the fiends?!

For more information on Rance 03 – The Fall of Leazas, as well as other titles from MangaGamer, be sure to join their discussion on Discord or follow MangaGamer on Twitter and Facebook. You can also check out their blog for comments from the staff and other featured articles!

ABOUT MANGAGAMER.COM
MangaGamer.com is the world’s biggest publisher of English translated Visual Novels. Since its launch in July 2008, it has offered services where fans can download and enjoy popular Visual Novels such as 07th Expansion’s Higurashi When They Cry series,Alicesoft’s infamous Rance series, and Novectacle’s critically acclaimed The House in Fata Morgana right from their home.

Verdansk returns in Call of Duty: Warzone on 4 April AEDT / UTC+8 with Season 03! Rebuilt from the ground up, the iconic Verdansk map returns with original POIs and authentic, back-to-basics gameplay along with key enhancements across audio, visuals and gameplay. Every building, road, and landmark has been meticulously reconstructed to create the most immersive Warzone experience yet.

To celebrate the return of Verdansk, players can also earn 20 free rewards during the huge launch event!

Check out the Verdansk fly-through video here.

There’s a ton of fun ahead next week, but while we wait, take a look at some of the exciting features coming with Call of Duty: Warzone Season 03:

• Verdansk is Back… to Basics: Featuring authentic, back-to-basics gameplay with the latest in fan-favourite mechanics, there’s a wide variety of features returning or incoming to the game.
• Omnimovement adjustments: Fine-tuning has been made to bring movement more in line with what players experienced in the early days of Call of Duty: Warzone.
• Like We Never Left: 150 players. The original announcer. Shooting during freefall. Original Infil cinematics. All before you hit the ground running! 
• Original Game Mechanics: Original Supply Boxes, Floating Loot, Armor Satchels and Buy Station menus, coupled with current Loadouts and Perks, with High Value Loot Zones across the map where some premium loot resides.
• A Retro Refresh: In-game loot gets a retro refresh, Thermite is back, while Contracts, In-Match Public Events, Field Upgrades and Killstreaks are back to basics: Verdansk in 2020 basics.
• Cargo Truck. Heli. And More: The return of the helicopter, and four ground vehicles all rebalanced to ensure steering and handling keeps to the spirit of the original iteration of the game.
• All Gas, No Brakes: Circle Collapse mechanics are just how you remember them from five years ago with Loadout Drops at the second and fifth circles. So-called end-game “dead zones” have been minimised.
• Going Up in the World: Exterior Ascenders are coming to Verdansk, but later in the season in Battle Royale Modes, after the original March 2020 gameplay mechanics are employed (before Ascenders came to the game). Rooftop exploits however, are mitigated.
• Verdansk Opens Up: As Season 03 progresses, expect the first Points of Interest to open up. This is just the start of the map adjustments you can expect over the multiple seasons to come.
• QOL Updates: A variety of quality-of-life updates also hits Call of Duty: Warzone, including Squad Redeploys at Buy Stations, Attachment description at Weapon Inspects, detailed Death recaps in game, and, coming later in the season, a HUD flag so you know exactly when your Loadout is available to buy.
• Secrets of Verdansk: There are more revelations, Easter Eggs, and hidden clues to than ever before, across Season 03 and beyond. 

For all the Return to Verdansk details, head to the incredibly in-depth Call of Duty blog here. 

The House in Fata Morgana, Kitaria Fables and Magical Drop VI Now Available on Mobile as Part of the Crunchyroll Game Vault Exclusive Library Games

NEWLY LAUNCHED & ADDED TITLES! 

The House in Fata Morgana (Novect)

Enter a world of mystery, tragedy, and unforgettable storytelling in The House in Fata Morgana, a critically acclaimed gothic visual novel. As you awaken in a decaying mansion with no memory of who you are, a mysterious maid guides you through the mansion’s tragic past. Each door reveals a different era, each story filled with love, loss, betrayal, and despair.

• Mobile Debut
• Intuitive touch screen controls as well as support for game controllers
• Languages: English, French, Italian

Kitaria Fables (Twin Hearts, Abstract Digital)

Get ready for an enchanting action RPG adventure in Kitaria Fables! Step into the paws of a brave feline warrior, explore a vast world, and protect Paw Village from a rising darkness. Engage in real-time combat, harness powerful magic, and craft your way to victory.

• Mobile Debut
• Intuitive touch screen controls as well as support for game controllers
• Languages: English, French German, Portuguese-Brazil, Spanish-Spain

Magical Drop VI (Forever Entertainment)

Get ready for a magical puzzle adventure! Magical Drop VI brings the beloved arcade classic to mobile with vibrant visuals, fast-paced gameplay, and a cast of charming characters inspired by tarot cards. Drop, match, and create massive combos to outplay your opponents and clear the board!

• Mobile Debut
• Intuitive touch screen controls as well as support for game controllers
• Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish-Spain

About Crunchyroll

Crunchyroll is the global anime brand that fuels fans’ love of anime. With the ambition to make anime an even bigger part of pop culture, Crunchyroll offers fans the ultimate anime experience and destination centered around a premium streaming service. Crunchyroll has the largest dedicated anime library, an immersive world of events, exciting theatrical releases, unique games, must-have merchandise, timely news, and more. Anime is for everyone and is accessible to stream across territories through Crunchyroll—whether on the go on mobile, through gaming consoles and big-screen devices at home, or on desktops anywhere.

Crunchyroll, LLC is an independently operated joint venture between U.S.-based Sony Pictures Entertainment and Japan’s Aniplex, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., both subsidiaries of Tokyo-based Sony Group.