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WARHAMMER 40,000: DARKTIDE’S UPCOMING FREE UPDATE ANNOUNCED

Fatshark teases upcoming content coming with the Nightmares & Visions Free Update coming March 25

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, March 5, 2025. Today, Fatshark announces its upcoming free update, Nightmares & Visions, releasing on March 25 across all platforms PC (Steam and Microsoft Store), Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. This update introduces a new in-game activity, improvements and new challenges to the end-game mode Havoc, a time-limited special event, balance changes and more.

The Nightmares & Visions  free update features: 

  • New game activity – Mortis Trials: mash through waves of enemies in visions induced by the ship’s Psyker. Each time you venture into the Sefoni’s visions, you will be able to build new and exciting playstyles by selecting randomized abilities and buffs for the duration of the trial. By overcoming the Mortis Trials, players will unlock secret information on some characters present on the Mourningstar. 
  • Havoc mode gets a refresh: the end-game experience testing the resolve of the most seasoned operative reaches a new juncture with improvements and new daunting challenges in the form of four new mutators.
  • Time-Limited Special Event: following the release of Nightmares & Visions, Darktide will be hosting a special event focusing on playing Mortis Trials. 
  • And more! The Ogryn class is getting his Talent Tree revamped, giving players more build opportunities. We will also be bringing a few balancing changes as well as general improvements made to the game.

Fatshark will be sharing more information in the weeks to come. So stay tuned to discover the changes incoming with the Nightmares & Visions update.

Warhammer 40,000 : Darktide is available now on SteamWindows StoreXbox Series S/X, and PlayStation 5.

About Fatshark

Fatshark is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, and was established in 2007. More than 100 experienced game developers are part of the independent developer, and we strive to create compelling interactive experiences. Apart from Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, the team has previously developed titles including Warhammer: Vermintide 2, Warhammer: End Times – Vermintide, Lead and Gold, Krater, and War of the Roses. 

About Games Workshop®

Games Workshop® Group PLC (LSE:GAW.L), based in Nottingham, UK, produces the best fantasy miniatures in the world. Games Workshop designs, manufactures, retails, and distributes its range of Warhammer®: Age of Sigmar® and Warhammer® 40,000® games, miniatures, novels, and model kits through more than 553 of its own stores (branded Games Workshop® or Warhammer®), the www.games-workshop.com web store and independent retail channels in more than 50 countries worldwide. More information about Games Workshop and its other, related, brands and product ranges (including our publishing division ‘Black Library’ and our special resin miniatures studio ‘Forge World’) can be found at www.games-workshop.com.

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Colorful Intergalactic Adventure My Little Universe Lands on PlayStation, Xbox 4 April 

LIMASSOL, Cyprus – 5 March 2025 – My Little Universe, the charming worldbuilding sandbox adventure with more than 50 million downloads across all platforms from developer Estoty and publisher SayGames, forges new planets on PlayStation 5|4 and Xbox Series X|S, starting Friday, 4 April 2025. 

Explore eleven vibrant worlds, wielding only a pickaxe, axe, and sword to build massive continents with gathered resources. Discover the glittering secrets of each planet while braving each biome’s cute but hostile inhabitants. Craft flourishing worlds and reveal their mysteries alone or on a team of up to four curious explorers.

Unlock the building blocks of each biome tile by tile by chopping down trees, chipping away at distinct ores, and collecting other materials. Collect unrefined resources, then have blacksmiths and mills create metal bars as well as wooden planks to upgrade trusty tools. Gather extra supplies in hidden grottos and fish for treasures in glowing water. Use crystals to repair portals and travel to the next world.

Encounter enemies born of each habitat: swing swords at mushroom men, skeleton pirates, and gingerbread men. Upgrade armor and tools with coins and materials. Level up to improve efficiency and rise to the challenges each world brings.

“After the success of My Little Universe’s transition to a full-fledged title, we wanted to bring our seamless sandbox experience to as many platforms as possible,” said Davis Toliasvili, CEO of Estoty Riga. “We’re delighted to bring this wholesome indie adventure to PlayStation and Xbox platforms, and wish that new adventurers enjoy their expeditions!”

In addition to the PlayStation 5|4 and Xbox Series X|S releases, My Little Universe will touch down on the Microsoft Store beginning Friday, 4 April 2025. It is currently available on PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch for $14.99 USD. It supports English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Latvian, Russian, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese languages.

My Little Universe will also be discounted by 60% during Steam’s Daily Deal on 5 April 2025. Xbox pre-orders will go live on 28 March and will be discounted by 20% up until two weeks after launch.

To discover more about SayGames, visit the official website, join fellow voyagers on the official Discord server, Facebook, and Instagram, and search #MyLittleUniverse on social media. To learn more about Estoty, visit their official website and follow them on social media for the latest updates. 

About Estoty

Estoty is a mobile games studio creating entertainment solutions for iOS and Android across all game genres. Their success reflects this with over 2.5 billion downloads across platforms and more than 30 hits in app stores. They strive to create a fun and intuitive gameplay experience with signature striking visuals and engaging gameplay mechanics!

About SayGames

SayGames is a leading cross-platform games publisher with 150+ launched games and over 6 billion game downloads globally. They work with developer partners to create delightful experiences enjoyed by everyone. SayGames has offices in Limassol, Paphos and Warsaw.

WICKED FOX GAMES REVEALS ITS FIRST GAME RISE OF ELEMENTS; LAUNCHES KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN

Veteran Talent Behind Several Best-Selling Games Form New Women-Led Studio Focused on Creating Games with Broad AppealFirst Playable Demo at the IGDA’s Indie Media Connect During GDC

SEATTLE and LOS ANGELES: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 2025 – New independent game studio Wicked Fox Games has launched a crowdfunding campaign for its inaugural game, Rise of Elements. The game is a narrative-rich, champion-led competitive RPG wrapped around a PvP elemental Match-3 puzzle mechanic. The Kickstarter campaign, which went live on Tuesday, offers backer rewards including exclusive skins, closed playtesting and early access, physical items and other perks depending on the support tier. The campaign runs March 4–April 3, 2025. 

Rise of Elements is the fully realized version of a prototype first created by Wicked Fox CEO Terry Redfield and another member of the current team nearly a decade ago. Rise of Elements players compete in Argos’ Tournament of Champions in a quest to achieve mastery of the elements and rid the world of Aetheron of the Void’s impending threat. It can be played competitively or more methodically through various single-player or multiplayer modes, including Timed, Moves, and Story modes, with the possibility of additional modes in the future.

Players select from a roster of diverse champions, each with their own set of moves, strengths and weaknesses, and special elemental abilities. The variety of champions, attributes, and play styles adds layers of tactical strategy to the elemental gem-based gameplay. Wicked Fox plans to lean into this aspect for future expansion, potentially releasing new champions and battle arenas, as well as collaborations. 

Currently, the game contains one such collaboration with the talented streamer and TV host Trisha Hershberger, who has teamed up with the studio to voice and create the champion Cordelia, the Enthusiastic Inventor. Another collaboration in the works is with streamer and voice actress Lily Ki, also known as LilyPichu, on future champion Emily, Queen of the Dead. Backers for Rise of Elements will be able to follow along on the development of these champions and more. “One of the studio’s primary focuses is to create diverse characters and relatable stories – often rooted in a culture’s mythology, that will resonate and be accessible to a broad range of players,” said Redfield. “We truly enjoy working with these creators and our community to further develop these distinctive and detailed characters.”

Rise of Elements is just the first title from Wicked Fox Games. Founded in 2024 by Redfield and CTO Caerie Houchins, the leadership team has held pivotal roles on numerous hit games, including VALORANT, Candy Crush, Dungeons and Dragons, League of Legends and Psychonauts. The studio has several other projects underway in various stages of design and pre-production and is actively seeking funding and/or strategic partnerships.

Slated for release in the second half of 2026, Rise of Elements is expected to launch as a premium PC (Steam) and web-based game, with plans to bring it to additional platforms.

About Wicked Fox Games

Founded in 2024, Wicked Fox Games is a remote, independent, and women-led game development studio that values inclusion and strives to create diverse, compelling characters and stories. The studio leadership has held leading roles at notable studios such as King, Wizards of the Coast, Niantic, Riot, and Bungie, where they worked on several best-selling games in the multiplayer and puzzle genres, including League of Legends, VALORANT, and Candy Crush: All Stars. The team is currently working on its debut title, Rise of Elements.

POTIONS FOR SALE! BECOME AN EXPERT ALCHEMIST IN CO-OP SIM ‘POTION SHOP SIMULATOR,’ OUT NOW ON STEAM

Invite up to four friends to staff your shop, or embark on a solo quest to become the best potion maker in the realm!

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, 05 March 2025 | Explore the art of potion-making today with the launch of Potion Shop Simulator! From indie studio Pebbles Games, this alchemy shopkeeping game is available now on Steam for a single player and co-op experience.

4 Person Co-Op

Your dreams of owning a potion shop have finally come true. After years of studying alchemy at Wizard U, you’re ready to put your expertise to use for the creatures of the realm. Roll up your sleeves and gather herbs from both near and far—you will need them! Prepare to serve a magical clientele of various shapes and sizes, including orcs, goblins, satyrs, and more. While managing your shop and catering to the townsfolk, invite your friends to help maintain a positive shop ranking and become the most popular shopkeeper in town!

An Introduction to Alchemy

No two potions are the same. Explore the far reaches of the realm to collect ingredients and bring them back to your shop to try new combinations. Dried herbs yield different results than fresh ones, and different combinations of ingredients produce different effects. As you discover new potions, the recipe will be saved in your notebook for future reference. Keep your shop supplied with your latest creations and prepare for weekly inspector visits; they will check that your shop meets the various needs of your customers. Stock up on potions to handle rush hours, doubling your sales. If you’re daring, consider haggling with a few customers for extra coins along the way. Most importantly, avoid leaving your shop unattended, as it could tarnish your reputation!

Explore the Lore

Your potion shop is positioned outside a lively town, so be sure to explore all the village has to offer! Lend a helping hand in side quests, where you’ll encounter quirky townsfolk and bizarre requests. Fulfill orders for night-vision elixirs and Goblin Gut Soothers to increase your reputation among the townsfolk. In addition to learning more about your clientele, uncover the secrets left behind by the former owner and his trusty assistant of your old, dusty potion shop that once sat empty. When you’re ready to return to work, spruce up your space with decorations to brighten your dwelling and carpentry additions to add onto your space. Don’t forget to stop at the alchemy shop, where you will spend most of your time expanding your collection of tools, such as new mortars, distillers, and cauldrons, to continue improving your potions!

Gameplay Features:

  • A colorful medieval fantasy setting creates the perfect ambiance for potion-making, and an interactive world provides an immersive simulator experience.
  • Co-op mode for up to four players lets your friends join in on the fun! Tour the village, take care of plants, and experiment with different brews alongside your fellow alchemists.
  • The world is alive with dynamic events, featuring a day and night cycle that brings market days in town, a traveling merchant, market trends, royal commissions from the king, and more. Keep an eye on your calendar so you don’t miss a thing.
  • Improve your reputation by making and selling potions, and generate income to upgrade your shop’s aesthetics and efficiency. You can purchase additional items at the markets, from the traveling salesman, or at small shops downtown.
  • The discovery of new potions awaits, so experiment to progress through the game. The more you brew, the more you sell! So, get adventurous with your potion combinations.
  • 30+ main and side quests complete with missions designed to uncover the secret tales of the town and its mystical villagers. 

Potion Shop Simulator is out now on Steam.

About Pebbles Games

Pebbles Games is an independent game studio that offers a wide variety of games, ranging from simulation and fantasy to physics and speed running. The studio focuses on creating cooperative and multiplayer game experiences for everyone. Currently, Pebbles Games is also working on PurrNet, a free multiplayer development networking system designed for other developers who also aspire to create more shared experiences in gaming.

Seafarer: The Ship Sim – Embark on a Maritime Adventure This Summer

Duesseldorf, Germany – March 5, 2025 – astragon Entertainment and Independent Arts Software proudly announce Seafarer: The Ship Sim, a brand-new maritime simulation set to launch in Early Access for PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store in Summer 2025 for a retail price of  $24.99 / ₤20.99 / 24,99€ (SRP).

Set Sail for Adventure

Experience life at sea as you take the helm of various vessels and carve your own path in an expansive maritime world. Join different factions, each offering unique missions and rewards, from cargo transportation and fire-fighting on open waters to high-stakes rescues and treasure recovery. With a diverse fleet ranging from nimble tugboats to massive freighters, every voyage presents fresh challenges and surprises. A fully interactive ship experience awaits—walk freely around your vessel, conduct maintenance, operate heavy machinery, and even take control of water cannons to battle onboard fires. Every decision shapes your journey, ensuring no two adventures are the same.

Two Ways to Play 

Engage in a gripping storyline in Story Mode, where all factions intertwine across a series of thrilling missions, or explore freely in Quick Play Mode, charting your own course at sea. The character editor allows players to personalize their captain, adding a unique touch to the experience.

Unparalleled Realism & Immersion Powered by Unreal Engine 5, Seafarer: The Ship Sim boasts breathtaking visuals, from meticulously detailed ship models to dynamic seascapes. Ports bustle with activity, oil rigs rise against the horizon, and unpredictable waters keep players on their toes. Enhanced by NVIDIA WaveWorks 2.0, waves react naturally to changing weather and ship movement, delivering an incredibly lifelike seafaring experience.

Key Features:

  • The open sea: Players can expect an expansive map inspired by northern European landscapes that invites exploration.
  • Varied career: Different factions offer different missions, each with their own gameplay elements. Explore the extensive world, load valuable cargo or help ships in distress.
  • Take the helm: From small tugboats to gigantic freighters, players navigate a variety of ships through the rough seas.
  • Tasks and duties: Checking machinery, operating cranes and using water cannons – there is always something to do on your own ship.
  • Experience the waves: Unreal Engine 5 and NVIDIA WaveWorks 2.0 offer stunning visuals and realistic wave simulations.
  • No two journeys are the same: The sandbox gameplay with dynamic weather, realistic day/night changes and the character editor ensure a constantly individualized gaming experience.

Developed by Independent Arts Software, a long-standing studio now part of astragon Entertainment, Seafarer: The Ship Sim is set to redefine ship simulation games when it releases this summer. Stay updated and wishlist the game now on Steam and Epic Games Store.

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New Crusader Kings Event Pack Hits Consoles

Wards & Wardens Highlights Childhood Troubles

STOCKHOLM – 05 MARCH 2025 – Critical new decisions could change the fate of your dynasty in Wards & Wardens, a new event pack now available for Crusader Kings III on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 consoles. The beloved medieval grand strategy role-playing experience takes a turn for the domestic, as you teach your children what it means to be a ruler.

But it’s not all familial bliss. Young rulers have to be watchful of scheming regents. Rival lords may exchange hostages to guarantee an uneasy peace. Not to mention the fact that parenthood is a difficult adventure all on its own. This pack from Room 8 Group and Paradox Interactive challenges you to raise the next generation with care and caution, lest you bring ruin on your entire realm.

Crusader Kings III: Wards & Wardens includes:

  • Childhood Education Events
  • Visiting Universities for adult characters
  • More Childhood Personality Events
  • Hostage Events for foreign children placed at your court
  • Child-rearing events with courtiers, including a new court position, the Wet-Nurse.
  • Child Regency Events for the training or usurping of rulers who have not reached adulthood.
  • Four New Music Tracks

Crusader Kings III: Wards & Wardens is available now on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 consoles. Check your relevant local online store for pricing information.

About Paradox Interactive

Paradox Interactive is one of the premier developers and publishers of strategy and management games for PC and consoles. The players are located all over the world but some of the biggest markets are North America, Western Europe and Asia.

The game portfolio consists of popular franchises such as Stellaris, Europa Universalis, Hearts of Iron, Crusader Kings, Cities: Skylines, Prison Architect, the Surviving games, Age of Wonders and Victoria. Paradox Interactive also owns the World of Darkness brand catalog.

INDIE ARENA BOOTH expands and opens submissions for gamescom 2025 – submissions are open until April 9th

Collaboration with Germany’s Federal Agency for Civic Education to showcase games about democracy 

Hamburg, 05 March 2025 – Following an extremely successful showcase at gamescom 2024, Indie Arena Booth is once again opening up its submissions for the 2025 iteration at gamescom – growing from the previous 1,537.5 square meters to an astonishing 2,037.5. Not only will this allow more developers to have a shot at showcasing their game, but it will also help in diversifying the line-up even further. In addition to the more spacious booth concept, developers can apply for established booth types as well as for several free or discounted showcasing opportunities thanks to a mix of returning and new partners.

As such, Indie Arena Booth is thrilled to announce the continuation of its valued partnership with Nintendo Switch™. As part of this collaboration, Nintendo Switch is offering eight curated showcasing spots at Indie Arena Booth – completely free of charge. Developers working on Nintendo Switch™ titles can apply for one of these exclusive spots through the Indie Arena Booth backend.

In other fantastic news, the German bpb – Bundeszentrale für politische Bildung/bpb (Federal Agency of Civic Education) will host a booth at Indie Arena Booth and invites developers worldwide to submit their games that explore the theme of democracy. A jury will select the most compelling entries, and the chosen teams will receive free booth space at the bpb booth at Indie Arena Booth. In order to be considered, developers must include the word “Democracy” in their application title and provide an overview of their game’s relevance to the topic.

Moreover, indie developers can submit their game(s) for a number of free and discounted region-based booth spaces including established industry partners Catalan Arts for games from Catalonia (Spain), Swiss Games for talent based in Switzerland, Northern Ireland Screen for titles stemming from Northern Ireland as well as Flanders Audiovisual Fund who are joining for the first time to support projects from Flanders and Brussels.

Alongside the physical booth experience, Indie Arena Booth will once again feature its popular Twitch live stream, highlighting standout games from this year’s lineup. Additionally, all games showcased at Indie Arena Booth will be included in the official gamescom Steam event to amplify each title’s digital reach throughout the convention.

The submissions for 2025 are officially open and can be found here. Developers can apply for several booth types, including the Small Booth (€ 3,000), Arcade Booth (€ 3,000), Big Booth (€ 5,000), as well as the free Nintendo Switch Booths and the other mentioned showcasing opportunities. A full overview of the free and discounted booth options as well as their application requirements can be found on this page. Participants can look forward to an all-inclusive package regardless of the booth they select. All included services can be found here.

Submissions for the curated showcase will be open until 09 April and will be reviewed by a jury consisting of over 60 renowned industry experts from around the world. 

*Nintendo Switch is a trademark of Nintendo.

About Indie Arena Booth

Indie Arena Booth is a unique shared developer booth that showcases independent game developers and their creative projects. It is an annual event that takes place at major gaming conventions, such as gamescom and offers an opportunity for indie developers to exhibit their games to a large and diverse audience of gamers, industry professionals, and press. Indie Arena Booth features a curated selection of the best and most innovative indie games from around the world, ranging from action-packed shooters to narrative-driven adventures, and everything in between. The event also provides a networking opportunity for developers, allowing them to connect with other developers, publishers, and investors, as well as gain valuable feedback and exposure for their games.

Please Be Happy – Gameplay

As a shapeshifting fox, Miho has long spent her time tricking and stealing to survive in a fastasy-esque version of our modern world using people’s mysterious forgetfulness of her to roam freely. But when she meets two women that remember her, Miho might just find herself a new home in the first chapter of Studio Élan’s Please Be Happy.

Please Be Happy Chapter 1 – Full Playthrough

Embark on an enchanting journey with Please Be Happy, a visual novel by Studio Élan. Follow Miho, a fox transformed into human form, as she arrives in Wellington, New Zealand, in search of the traveler who once showed her kindness. Having lived as a thief, Miho’s perspective on humanity shifts upon meeting Juliet, a compassionate vampire librarian, and Aspen, an aspiring novelist and barista. Through these newfound friendships, Miho learns about love, trust, and what it means to be human.

Please Be Happy features stunning artwork, a captivating original soundtrack, and full voice acting, offering players two heroine routes with multiple happy endings. Originally released on November 21, 2022, for Windows, macOS, and Linux, the game is now available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S as of February 21, 2025.

Please Be Happy
Developer: Studio Élan
Publisher: Studio Élan
Platform: Windows, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch
Release Date: 22 Nov, 2022
Price: $19.99 USD

Available here – https://vnstudioelan.com/games/please-be-happy/

Summary:

Recommended – “Please Be Happy is a gorgeous visual novel that takes a unique approach by spending time growing the main character while also developing relations, even if the world could have been expanded more.”

Check out our review for Please Be Happy here!

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THE CREW MOTORFEST UNVEILS SEASON 6 IN COLLABORATION WITH RED BULL

Ubisoft Ivory Tower and Red Bull join forces to deliver an elevated Motorfest experience, launching for free on 6 March with Season 6.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – 5 March, 2025 — Today, Ubisoft announced an exciting collaboration with Red Bull for The Crew™ Motorfest Season 6, set to launch on 6 March on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC. This update brings a plethora of new content, including iconic Red Bull vehicles, two Red Bull Playlists, and “Motorfest: The Podcast”, hosted by Becky Evans, featuring some of Red Bull’s top athletes such as Yuki Tsunoda.

The island of Maui will also receive a transformative update, introducing new iconic locations and the Motorfest x Red Bull Playground. This brand-new massive arena celebrates Red Bull’s high-energy culture and is open to all players for free. Players will get behind the wheels of exclusive Red Bull vehicles and discover two new Playlists while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of Maui, enhanced with stunning night-time lighting effects and revamped structures.

First up, on 6 March, players will be put to the test with iconic Red Bull vehicles in “Red Bull Speed Clash”, featuring races between different vehicle categories, pitting an Alpha Grand Prix car against a plane or a Rally Raid car against a motorcycle! Successfully completing this Playlist will unlock the Ferrari 488 GT3 AF Corse (2016) – Racing. Then, on 8 May, players will need to push their limits further in “Red Bull Wild Ride” and take the Red Bull RB18 off-road in the new “Action List” mode. Only the boldest will complete this adrenaline-pumping challenge!

In total, Season 6 will introduce 17 brand-new vehicles, redefining the Motorfest experience. Year 2 Pass owners will have exclusive access to:

  • Ford Puma Hybrid Rally 1 (2022) – Rally on 6 March
  • BMW M4 Drift Brothers (2024) – Drift on 3 April
  • Audi RS Q E-tron (2024) – Rally Raid on 8 May
  • MINI John Cooper Works GP (2020) – Street Tier 1 on 5 June

At launch, players can drive the Red Bull RB20 (2024) – Alpha Grand Prix and the KTM X-Bow R Experience Red Bull Ring (2016) – Racing.

Ubisoft Ivory Tower continues to enhance the game based on community feedback, introducing new Quality of Life and Quality of Service updates. To provide a fairer experience, traffic will now be disabled during Summit Contest Feats, and gear shifting has been improved for consistency between automatic and manual modes. Handling modifications for 65 vehicles are detailed in the Season 6 vehicle handling update article. PvP in The Crew Motorfest also gets a boost with Weekly Themed Grand Races, XP and Bucks boosts, new weather conditions, and a dynamic no-collision mode.

Finally, one of the most exciting updates of this season is encapsulated by “Motorfest: The Podcast”, a new podcast developed in collaboration between Red Bull and Ubisoft, available both inside and outside the game on 6 March. This new in-game radio station features not only curated bangers, but also interviews with iconic Red Bull drivers, including Yuki Tsunoda, Robbie Maddison, Lukasz Czepiela, Elias Hountondji, Conor Shanahan, and Manuel Lettenbichler. Hosted by Becky Evans, (aka Queen B) a UK automobile lifestyle creator, this podcast bridges the gap between The Crew Motorfest and real-life motorsport, celebrating automotive culture. Episodes will be available on all streaming platforms (Spotify | Apple | YouTube: one episode every week from 6 March on Becky Evans’ channel).

For the latest news on The Crew Motorfest and other Ubisoft games, please visit news.ubisoft.com. To buy, visit store.ubisoft.com.

About The Crew™ Motorfest

Developed by Ubisoft Ivory Tower, a studio based in Lyon, France, The Crew™ Motorfest lets players fulfill the driving bucket list of their dreams in one of the most exhilarating and vibrant open worlds ever created. Motorfest is a car-culture infused festival organised in one of the world’s most breathtaking locations: O‘ahu, one of the main islands of the Hawaiian archipelago. On their own or with friends, players can explore this galvanizing tropical playground behind the wheel of hundreds of the most legendary vehicles ever built. At every corner of the island, the festival offers infinite opportunities for pure fun, all forms of driving challenges, and invites them to explore incredible landscapes: from big city streets to volcano slopes, lush rainforests, idyllic beaches… They are free to follow the roads or forge their own path!

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 2023-24 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €2.32 billion. To learn more, please visit: http://www.ubisoftgroup.com

© 2025 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are registered trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the US and/or other countries.

Free Upgrade for Grand Theft Auto V on PC Now Available

New Features on PC Include Hao’s Special Works Vehicles, Access to GTA+, and More

March 4, 2025: The upgrade for Grand Theft Auto V on PC is now available to play from the Rockstar Games Launcher, and also via Steam or Epic Games.

Introducing features previously only available on the latest generation of consoles, this upgrade also optimizes the game experience and performance on modern PCs. Players who already own GTAV on PC can upgrade to this new version for free, with the ability to migrate your Story Mode and Online progress, while anyone jumping into GTAV and GTA Online on PC for the first time will get this new version (GTAV Enhanced) along with the original version (GTAV Legacy) when purchased. 

GTA Online Features

Get access to powerful new vehicles, stunning Chameleon Paints, high-performance modifications, and much more — all from Hao’s Special Works

Newly added vehicles for PC include the Pegassi Weaponized Ignus and Coil Cyclone II supercars, the Karin S95 sports car, the Imponte Arbiter GT muscle car, and the Pfister Astron Custom SUV. These join a fleet of 20 vehicles already available in GTA Online and are now available for tuning from HSW. Plus, GTA+ Members can claim a Principe Deveste Eight (Super) for free through May 28 as part of a special Classics Collection to commemorate GTA+ arriving on PC. 

Anyone looking to take in the fauna can also now relish in the animal ecosystem, with Ambient Animals encounters and a daily Wildlife Photography Challenge available from the LS Tourist Board at Chiliad Mountain State Wilderness.

Plus, the refreshed Landing Page makes it easier than ever for veteran PC players to jump straight into the action, alongside an improved introductory flow for newer players featuring the Career Builder — which includes a GTA$4,000,000 windfall to get you started as you choose one of four initial criminal career paths. The Career Progress feature offers the opportunity to track your headway across all of GTA Online’s updates while also unlocking special rewards as you advance. 

Both the newly upgraded and original versions also feature access to GTA Online’s wealth of updates, including today’s new Oscar Guzman Flies Again update where you’ll take control of the historic McKenzie Field Hangar in Grapeseed as a new branch of your arms trafficking business, complete with new missions, new aircraft, and more.

Technical Enhancements and Specs

PC players on the newly upgraded version running with the recommended specifications can enjoy ray tracing features only available on PC, such as ambient occlusion and global illumination — plus ray traced shadows and reflections that first debuted on the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S versions. 

There is also support for AMD FSR and NVIDIA DLSS (with Frame Generation support planned for both at a future date), and DualSense® controller support with adaptive triggers. Plus, faster loading times using SSD and DirectStorage on supported devices and configurations, enhanced support for higher resolutions, higher aspect ratios, and higher framerates, as well as enhanced audio with support for Dolby Atmos and improved fidelity of speech, cinematics, and music.

Access to the previous version of GTAV — found as GTAV Legacy in the launcher — will continue, so anyone whose hardware does not currently meet the minimum requirements of the new upgrade can keep playing. PC players on the Legacy version will be separate from those on the new Enhanced version, so anyone who wants to play with friends will need to make sure they are playing the same version of the game.

Also, Story Mode progress that was uploaded from the Legacy version during the pre-load period is now available to download and migrate to the Enhanced version of the game. 

And More…

The upgraded version of GTAV on PC also includes all of our recent GTA Online player experience improvements like kernel-based anti-cheat protections and proactive voice chat moderation. Make sure to check out our Community Guidelines to help ensure GTA Online remains a fun and fair experience for everyone.

GTA+ availability may vary in certain territories. For more information, please visit Rockstar Support.