Take big risks on the smallest tracks for pole position glory, join forces with a spectral entity to survive supernatural forces on the streets of Tokyo and team up with friends to identify the opposition with the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for November. Racer Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 – Turbocharged, horror adventure Ghostwire: Tokyo and online social deduction game Death Note Killer Within launch Tuesday, November 5*, with Death Note Killer Within launching day and date into PlayStation Plus – you can read more about it in this dedicated PS Blog post.

Let’s take a closer look at each game in turn:

Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 – Turbocharged | PS4, PS5 

Race over 130 vehicles, including Hot Wheels Originals, Hot Wheels Monster Trucks, motorbikes and ATVs, each with their unique racing style, across multiple game modes and amazing environments. Upgrade vehicles with a dedicated skill tree that will directly affect their performance. Discover 5 brand new locations, master their secrets, and you’ll feel right at home both there and on the podium. Alternatively, create the track of your dreams with the powerful Track Editor, or use the best creations from the community.

Ghostwire: Tokyo | PS5

Tokyo is overrun by deadly supernatural forces as a dangerous occultist causes the city’s population to vanish in an instant. Join forces with a powerful spectral entity on their quest for vengeance and master a powerful arsenal of abilities to unravel the dark truth behind the disappearance as you face the unknown in Ghostwire: Tokyo. 

Death Note Killer Within | PS4, PS5 

Death Note Killer Within is an online social deduction game for up to 10 players. Players will be split into two teams with different objectives. To win the game, players will need to figure out each other’s identities and either eliminate L who threatens Kira’s power or seize the Death Note. 

Enjoy a battle of wits as Kira and his followers, or as L and the investigators in the world of Death Note. As equally matched opponents, the two teams clash to control the game while hiding their true identities from each other. The Death Note is hidden among the players, leading to a thrilling game of cat and mouse until one team overpowers the other. Each role has its own characteristics, allowing you to master a deep sense of strategy and tactical play. Depending on your assigned role, a wide range of strategies can be formulated, and each randomised scenario develops into a high-stakes game of tactics.

Last chance to download October’s games

PlayStation Plus members have until Monday, 4 November to add WWE 2K24, Dead Space and Doki Doki Literature Club Plus! to their game libraries.

*All three games will be available to PlayStation Plus members on November 5 until December 2.

To learn more about the full line up visit the PlayStation Blog. 

For the latest PlayStation news, follow PlayStation Australia on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram. 

The Soaring Dreadmare Unleashes Dark Magic on Its Enemies, Alongside The ‘Fear Ascended’ Haunted Experience Filled With Zombie Wyverns, Werewolf Costumes, and the Return of the Dodowyvern & Dodorex!

SEATTLE, WA – October 30, 2024 – Studio Wildcard is excited to unveil the Dreadmare, the latest addition to the Fantastic Tames DLC fantasy creature series for ARK: Survival Ascended. Joining the ranks of the fiery Pyromane, this ominous steed is a mythical creature shrouded in darkness and whispered about in legend. With its shadowy wings and corrupted horn, Dreadmare takes to the skies, unleashing powerful dark magic weakening enemies by draining their life force to revitalize itself as foes wither in its wake. The Dreadmare can shroud an ally within a veil of darkness, hiding them away in another dimension for strategic advantage until called upon for aid.

Cripple foes with blasts of dark energy that tear away their defenses and can unleash a devastating wave of dispelling magic, stripping away buffs to leave enemies exposed.

Haven’t yet experienced ARK: Survival Ascended? The base game is on sale for 33% off (Steam and PlayStation 5), while Bob’s Tall Tales DLC and the Pyromane are 20% off.

This Halloween season, get ready as the Fear Ascended event creeps into ARK! All the eerie goodies—skins, emotes, chibis, and tameable creatures—will haunt ARK from now until  November 13th. Featuring a new mini-game and event shop in Club ARK and the return of old friends and foes to the main maps. Spooky event-themed dino colors will bleed through to wild creatures on servers, adding a ghostly touch to the wilderness.

Fear Ascended Event Rates

• PVP/PVE: 2x Harvesting, Taming, and Experience, and Breeding (mating interval, egg hatch speed, and maturation)
• Small Tribes: 4.5x Harvesting, Taming, and Experience + 4x Breeding
• ARKpocalypse: 5x Harvesting, Taming and Experience, and Breeding

New to Fear Ascended

• Costumes: Werewolf Suit
• Weapon Cosmetics: Cleaver (Sword), Crowbar (Pick)
• Armor Cosmetics: Arrow-Head Hat, Axe-Head Hat and Sword-Head Hat.
• Structure Cosmetics: Horror Species X
• Emotes – a Howl and a Sniff.

The Fantastic Tames ‘Dreadmare’, ‘Pyromane’, and Premium Mods are now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC and Steam! The definitive survival experience returns with ARK: Survival Ascended featuring Unreal Engine 5 graphics, pc/console cross-play and official mods for console! Create a Survivor, form a tribe, and then tame, train, breed & ride dinosaurs within a living ecosystem.

For the latest updates, join the ARK Survivor’s conversation on Discord, follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook, subscribe to us on YouTube, visit our website at playark.com and watch us tame ‘n train leviathan dinosaurs on Twitch.TV.

About STUDIO WILDCARD

Since revealing its flagship game ARK: Survival Evolved in 2015, Studio Wildcard has tirelessly strived to bring its dinosaur-filled vision to the masses. With millions of players worldwide, the team has delivered an amazing amount of new content and leveraged cutting-edge technology to keep fans engaged. With a transmedia universe, the ARK story can be discovered on all gaming platforms, within spin-off titles, and now as a new epic narrative featuring a star-studded cast in ARK: The Animated Series on Paramount+. For more info visit www.studiowildcard.com.

Learn the ropes of combat in TALES OF GRACES f REMASTERED with a new trailer that showcases gameplay and emphasizes the new quality-of-life features and enhanced graphics this remaster offers.

This classic RPG will feel and play better than ever with many new options added to improve your experience: toggle enemy encounters on and off to avoid battles, speed up dialogues and follow destination icons for easier navigation in the colourful world of Ephinea. Discover the full list of upgrades coming to TALES OF GRACES f REMASTERED here.

This trailer also introduces you to the simple and fast-paced battle system; be quick on your feet to dodge and focus on your attacks’ timing to keep the hit combo up, allowing you to deal maximum damage. Switching between battle styles will help you close the distance with enemies and control the power and range of attacks. Finally, charge up the Accel Mode gauge to unleash each character’s unique special skills!

Pre-orders opened today with Standard edition as well as a Deluxe Edition. Pre-ordering will grant the Super Adventuring Assistance Set of recovery items to support you in your adventure.

TALES OF GRACES f REMASTERED is a remastered version of TALES OF GRACES f in which the protagonist Asbel makes a fateful encounter in a flower garden with a girl he names Sophie. Years later, together with Prince Richard, their childhood friendship will give them the strength to withstand the most tragic events, as they fight to protect the ones they love and the world they live in. With improved graphic, quality of life additions and more than 80 DLCs from the original game already available, your adventure through the world of Ephinea will be memorable.

TALES OF GRACES f REMASTERED is set to release on 17 January 2025 on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch.

For more information about TALES OF GRACES f REMASTERED and other titles from Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe please visit: https://www.bandainamcoent.eu.

Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe today announced DEATH NOTE Killer Within, the first-ever social deduction game based on the legendary anime series.  DEATH NOTE Killer Withinwill be available Digitally on 5^th November 2024 for PC via STEAM and PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, purchasable independently or available for free for PlayStation Plus members.

DEATH NOTE Killer Within is an online social deduction game with cross-play support, where up to 10 players face a choice between life and death. Split into 2 teams, players must uncover each other’s identities to eliminate L or seize the Death Note from Kira. Kira and L are equally matched, each hiding their true identity while battling for control over the game. Engage in a game of wits either as Kira and his follower, or L and the investigators, as both sides vie for the hidden Death Note, leading to a thrilling showdown of truth and deception until one team prevails.

In DEATH NOTE Killer Within, players can assume one of four roles – Kira, Kira Follower, L, or Investigator – each offering unique gameplay characteristics. With each assigned role, players can develop a wide range of strategies, as randomized scenarios evolve into high-stakes games. Additionally, players can customize their nameplates, in-game avatars with up to seven types of accessories, and special effects displayed during key gameplay moments.

DEATH NOTE Killer Within will be launched on 5^th November 2024 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and PC in Standard and Special Editions. The Special Edition includes the base game, Premium Customization Track Vol. 1 and Accessory Pack.

For more information about DEATH NOTE Killer Within and other titles from Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe please visit https://www.bandainamcoent.eu, or follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Tik Tok. Join the conversation on X. 

About Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe S.A.S.

Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe S.A.S. is a leading global publisher and developer of entertainment content for platforms including, but not limited to, all major video game consoles and PC.

Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe is producing intellectual property for a global audience and is building its reputation with franchises such as LITTLE NIGHTMARES™, PARK BEYOND™ and UNKNOWN 9™ Awakening – developed by Reflector Entertainment based in Montreal, QC.

Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe serves as the Headquarters of Bandai Namco Holdings Inc. for mainland Europe, which is known for creating and publishing many of the Toy & Entertainment industry’s top franchises, including PAC-MAN™, TAMAGOTCHI™, GUNDAM™, TEKKEN™, DARK SOULS™ and the recently released ELDEN RING™.

For more information, please visit www.bandainamcoent.eu.

All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners. Based on the comic “DEATH NOTE” by Tsugumi Ohba, Takeshi Obata originally serialized in “WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP” published by SHUEISHA Inc.

Complete the Full PAYDAY 3 Experience, Sales up to 60% across Different Platforms 

31 OCTOBER 2024: There´s never been a better time to join the gang.PAYDAY 3 Year 1 Edition is out now bringing together all the best of the heisting experience.  

To celebrate and give players a glimpse of the paid and free content released since launch, watch the Year 1 Edition trailer below:

PAYDAY 3 Year 1 Edition Overview: 

This edition includes the same content as the previous Gold Edition, packaged into a definitive game experienceand available for separate purchase on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S|X and PC.

It contains the entire first year’s paid and free content and every improvement: 

• The base game PAYDAY 3. 
• PAYDAY 3 Year 1 Pass, including all four major DLC bundles – Syntax Error, Boys in Blue, Houston Breakout and Fear & Greed, introducing new heists, a variety of weapons and cosmetics.  
• Preacher pack (including 1 outfit, 1 weapon). 
• Drifter pack (including 1 outfit, 1 weapon). 
• Heavy Hitter pack (including 1 outfit, 1 weapon). 
• Assassin pack (including 1 outfit, 1 weapon). 
• Island skin. 
• Dark Sterling Mask. 
• Skull of Liberty Mask and Golden Slate Gloves. 

Another addition for those looking to jump into the action for the first time or upgrade their PAYDAY 3 experience are the free features and improvements included in the Anniversary Update: Part 2. The return of the server browser, cross-platform VoIP and text chat, a revamped UI, Twitch drops in-game cosmetics, and new Halloween and weekly masks.  

As a bonus for fans, a free Legacy Heist is making a return later in the year, bringing back a beloved mission for all players to enjoy. Following that, a brand-new paid character pack will be released. 

Sales up to 60% 

Celebration is not over. To keep up with the festive mode, sales are running up to 60% across Steam, PlayStation and Xbox and for a limited amount of time. The sale won´t stay forever so make sure to grab your PAYDAY 3 Year 1 Edition copy now, heisters! 

For more information about PAYDAY 3, please visit: www.paydaythegame.com 

About Starbreeze AB 

Starbreeze is an independent developer, publisher and distributor of PC and console games targeting the global market, with studios in Stockholm, Barcelona, Paris and London. Housing the smash hit IP PAYDAY, Starbreeze develops games based on proprietary and third-party rights, both in-house and in partnership with external game developers. Starbreeze shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm under the tickers STAR A and STAR B. For more information, please visit starbreeze.com 

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  

São Paulo, October 30, 2024 – On October 31st at 8:00 PM (UTC), QUByte Interactive will stream its annual digital event, QUByte Connect, bringing a series of exciting updates to the gaming industry. Hosted by content creator Rodrigo Coelho, the event will feature release dates, new announcements, updates, and more.

And some of these exclusive reveals will be shared right here!

QUByte’s new project

Following the success of 99Vidas, many fans have been asking for a new beat ’em up, and this is QUByte’s latest original title! Blades & Battles is an action game set in a fantasy world, where players take on the mission to rescue the wizard Merlin from the clutches of the evil witch Morgana. With two playable characters, Arthur and Lancelot, players will face powerful enemies threatening the safety of their people.

With a focus on combos and dynamic combat, Blades & Battles challenges players to battle through hordes of enemies and formidable bosses that will put their skills to the test!

Rage of the Dragons NEO

The arcade fighting title finally has a release date, and it’s closer than you might think! Rage of the Dragons NEO will launch on PC, PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch on 14 November 2024. Reviving the classic originally released for NeoGeo but now with modern mechanics, the game recently underwent a Closed Beta period and had a demo available during Steam Next Fest, giving fans and fighting game enthusiasts a taste of its features. Now, QUByte is putting the final touches on the full release!

Hannah
In partnership with the Mexican studio Spaceboy, QUByte will launch Hannah on October 31! Hannah is a 3D puzzle-platformer following the protagonist on a journey through her past, where she confronts her fears and unravels the secrets of her childhood. Set in a surreal, retro-inspired world filled with memories and nightmares, players will face a variety of challenges, including climbing ropes, swinging, sliding, solving puzzles, assembling devices and vehicles, and even using enemies as cover to remain undetected.

Partnership

QUByte is also proud to announce its latest partnerships with international studios to bring unique titles to PC and consoles!

One of these partnerships is with Kiloo, a renowned mobile game company that recently launched MetroLand in collaboration with QUByte, an endless runner perfect for high-score enthusiasts!

The second partnership is with Atari! Together, the studios are bringing Accolade Sports Collection, a collection of five classic sports games, all enhanced with modern features for an elevated gaming experience!

And more!

Also featured at the event will be some previously announced titles, including Saborus, a horror game starring a chicken as the protagonist; Glover, the classic puzzle-platformer originally released for the Nintendo 64, now coming to modern consoles; and Extinction Rifts, a fast-paced shooter that is a 100% original production from QUByte!

This is just a taste of what’s to come, so mark your calendar: QUByte Connect 2024 is happening on October 31st at 8:00 PM (UTC)!

About QUByte Interactive

QUByte is Latin America’s largest publisher of independent games for modern consoles. It is also an experienced and consolidated development studio of authorial titles, specialized and recognized for its focus on retro games and its work porting classics from the past to modern consoles through its own QUByte Emulation Engine. The company’s main goal is to develop and expand the local games industry through development, porting and publishing partnerships.

Coming to Macs with Apple silicon, Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition offers both the base game and the acclaimed spy-thriller expansion Phantom Liberty to Mac gamers for the first time.

CD PROJEKT RED today announced Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition will be arriving natively on Macs with Apple silicon, including the new iMac, Mac mini, and MacBook Pro, powered by the M4 family of chips. The game is optimized to take full advantage of Apple silicon and Metal to bring the immersive world of Night City — and the deadly district of Dogtown — to Mac gamers for the very first time. The game will include advanced features like path tracing, frame generation, and built-in Spatial Audio for even more immersive gameplay and stunning visuals. Coming to Mac early next year, it will be available to purchase via both the Mac App Store and Steam, and existing Steam PC purchases will carry over to the Mac. More details and a release date for early next year will be announced at a later time.

“I’m incredibly excited that Mac gamers across the world will be able to discover the world and stories of Cyberpunk 2077 and Phantom Liberty early next year. With the power of Apple silicon and Apple’s advanced technologies, the dark future of Night City on Mac brings players impressive performance, amazing visuals, and an immersive, cinematic experience. Everyone at CD PROJEKT RED is thrilled to bring this open-world RPG to the Mac and we are also eagerly looking forward to the future of our games on Apple silicon,” said Michał Nowakowski, Joint Chief Executive Officer at CD PROJEKT RED.

For more information about the game, and for future updates on the release of Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition on Mac, visit cyberpunk.net and follow the game on Facebook and X.

About CD PROJEKT RED

CD PROJEKT RED is a game development studio founded in 2002. It develops and publishes video games for PCs and video game consoles. The studio’s flagship titles include the futuristic RPG Cyberpunk 2077, its spy-thriller expansion Phantom Liberty, and The Witcher series of games, including The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and its two expansions. In collaboration with Studio Trigger, CD PROJEKT RED also created the award-winning Netflix anime series Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, set in the same universe as the game. Other games developed by the studio include Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales and GWENT: The Witcher Card Game. Together with GOG.COM, a game store offering hand-picked titles for PC and Mac, CD PROJEKT RED is part of the CD PROJEKT Group. CD PROJEKT S.A. is listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange (ISIN: PLOPTTC00011).

About Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077 is a narrative-driven, open-world RPG set in Night City, a megalopolis obsessed with power, glamour, and body modification. The game tells the multilayered, mature story of cyber-enhanced mercenary V. Players are faced with choices and consequences as they customize their character and playstyle, take on jobs, and build their reputation. The game has sold over 25 million copies and won over 200 awards, and is also the inspiration for the award-winning Netflix anime Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, created by CD PROJEKT RED in collaboration with Studio Trigger. Its spy-thriller expansion Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty was released on September 26, 2023. Cyberpunk 2077 is set in the universe of the classic pen & paper RPG system, Cyberpunk 2020.

• Global pre-registration is now live for Netmarble’s next character collectible AFK RPG, available on Google Play, App Store and the official website
• Offers exclusive pre-registration rewards including 3,000 summon chances and iconic fighters IORI and LEONA

LOS ANGELES – OCTOBER 30, 2024 – Netmarble, a renowned developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games led by Young-sig Kwon and Byung Gyu Kim, is thrilled to announce that global pre-registration is now open for its upcoming character collectible AFK RPG, THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK. Following its successful debut at Tokyo Game Show 2024 in September, the game is now available on Google Play, App Store and the official website for players to sign up and secure exclusive pre-registration rewards. 

Players who pre-register for THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK will receive generous rewards, including up to 3,000 summon chances, increases the opportunity to unlock powerful fighters. Additionally, all pre-registrants will be guaranteed to obtain VICE, a character infused with OROCHI’s power. Iconic fighters from “The King of Fighters” series such as IORI and LEONA will also be given as pre-registration gifts, giving players a strong start as they prepare to enter the battle.  

THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK is Netmarble’s next character collectible AFK RPG based on SNK’s “The King of Fighters” IP. The game features iconic fighters from “The King of Fighters” series reimagined in pixel art graphics that gamers are familiar with from THE KING OF FIGHTERS R-2 on Neo Geo Pocket Color, allowing players to build their own team of favorite characters and enjoy dynamic combats. The excitement intensifies with 5v5 team battles, and players can strategically create their decks by combining different characters and formations to become the ultimate ‘King of Fighters’. 

As an AFK RPG, THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK offers players fast-paced growth and effortless progression. Players can rapidly power up their fighters, and a variety of events providing numerous rewards will further support player growth. 

“The King of Fighters” is an iconic fighting game series that led the fighting game craze in the 1990s, with over 15 titles released to date. The King of Fighters series and its characters have been receiving strong support among fans around the globe for decades as the series’ systems and stories have evolved over time. 

THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK will be available for iOS and Android. To stay up-to-date with the latest news and information on THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK, visit the official website and follow the game’s Facebook, X(Twitter), TikTok, and YouTube channel. 

About Netmarble Corporation

Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a leading developer and publisher of top-grossing mobile games worldwide. Through powerful franchises and collaborations with acclaimed IP holders, Netmarble strives to elevate the gaming experience and entertain audiences globally. As a parent company of Kabam and SpinX Games, and a major shareholder of Jam City and HYBE (formerly Big Hit Entertainment), Netmarble’s diverse portfolio includes Solo Leveling: ARISE, Seven Knights Idle Adventure, Tower of God: New World, Lineage 2: Revolution, MARVEL Future Fight, Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds and The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com.

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The battle for survival between humans and Slitterheads is about to begin…Bokeh Game Studio and legendary developer, Keiichiro Toyama, today released the final collection of information and images for the horror action adventure game, Slitterhead ahead of its launch next week on PS4™, PS5™, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC via Epic Game Store and Steam. 

In the shadows and bustle of Kowlong lurks the enigmatic creature known as the Slitterhead, monstrous creatures that prey on human brains. In contrast, the spirit entity known as Hyoki, exists solely to eliminate every Slitterhead. As the fight unfolds, secrets about this world will be revealed, intertwining the fates of both humans and creatures in a narrative that gradually unveils the complexities of humanity itself. 

Characters

Blake The commander of “SPEU”, organized to counter the threat of the Slitterheads. An elite with experience in the Marines, he makes decisive and at times, ruthless judgements to fulfill his objectives.

Betty An elderly, wealthy woman, living in a mansion with a panoramic view of the city from the hillside. She suffers from leg ailments and always carries a cane, a keepsake from her late husband. She appears as if she has been waiting for Hyoki to come before her, greeting him with enigmatic messages.

Lisa Coming from a troubled past, Lisa is the only nurse working at Alex’s illegal clinic. She knows that Alex disappears into the night hunting Slitterheads, and worries for him.

SPEU

‘SPEU’ was formed in response to the growing threats posed by the Slitterheads. While their primary focus is on eradicating these creatures, their mission has expanded to include any unknown threats, which means that humans who appear to be ‘Possessed’ are also on their blacklist.

Some members hold shields which can almost completely negate frontal attacks, as well as “jamming” personnel who can temporarily seal blood weapons being made and skills being used. They stand as formidable adversaries against Hyoki.

Memory Fragments

During exploration, “memory fragments” can be found. Lost memories or objectives will return, and some abilities might even be regained.

Shrines

“Shrines” are placed in locations around the city. It is up to you to take on the challenge. While the enemies within are formidable, you will be rewarded items if you overcome the trials. You can see if there is a shrine in a mission on the Mission Menu, so take your most reliable Rarities with you.

Change Costumes You can swap Rarities’ costume and mask in the Intermission Menu. While you can collect these throughout the game, it will be difficult to acquire all of them.

The Overwhelming Power of Slitterheads

Slitterheads are mysterious creatures lurking in Kowlong, posing a threat to civilization. After consuming a human brain, they mimic the head and animate the corpse to disguise themselves as humans.

When preying on humans, they take on a “Pupal Form,” with the human head replaced by a grotesque visage, extending tentacles to target their prey’s brain. Slitterheads acquire memory and genetic information from the human brain, allowing them to imitate personalities. Each Slitterhead’s behavior varies, ranging from aimlessly wandering the streets to manipulating humans at the core of large organizations.

When the human body they inhabit suffers damage, they switch to a new victim’s body. However, they cannot operate independently or for long periods away from a host. When they sense danger, they absorb the host’s bodily fluids to grow into a “Complete Form,” exposing their true nature and significantly increasing their power. They have integrated genes from various mimetic organisms, including insects, fish, and mollusks, resulting in a diverse range of appearances. While they primarily adopt a mantis-like posture, they can alter their form based on the situation, standing upright on two legs or climbing through gaps like a spider.

Slitterhead is developed and published digitally on PS4™, PS5™, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC via Epic Game Store and Steam by Bokeh Game Studio. The title will be available digitally for $49.99, and features feature a physical PS5™ Day 1 Edition in North America distributed by XSEED Games with a MSRP of $59.99, including a physical copy of the game, a CD of original songs from the game composed by Akira Yamaoka, an artbook with over 100 pages filled with gruesome details, and a sticker sheet, all housed within a custom outer box. This title has been rated M for “Mature” by the ESRB.

For more information on Bokeh Game Studio, visit their official website and follow them on social media on X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

Barcelona, Spain – 30th October 2024. Publisher SelectaPlay and developer Dark Council Studio are excited to unleash a terrifying new PC playable demo for the upcoming first-person horror survival game Dark Atlas: Infernum. This bone-chilling PC demo is now available to play for free as part of the Steam Scream 3D Festival, running until 4th November and horror fans can also check out the developer gameplay broadcast on the page as well as add Dark Atlas: Infernum to their Wishlists. Dark Atlas: Infernum will launch for PC via Steam, and PlayStation and Xbox consoles in 2025. 

This thrilling new PC demo embraces the chilling gameplay horror fans will experience in the full launch of Dark Atlas: Infernum as they traverse the abyss between the soul and the path to hell. Explore a terrifying world steeped in psychological horror, stealth and puzzles as you unravel the dark secrets of the ghostly entities known as imprints and discover the horror that awaits. The PC demo is now available to download from Steam.

The exciting new demo is not the only thing to be going bump in the night, as well as a brand-new trailer showcasing never-before-seen footage of some of the psychological horror gameplay awaiting players who dare to enter the world of Dark Atlus: Infernum. 

Watch the new gameplay trailer for Dark Atlas: Infernum below

About Dark Atlas: Infernum.

Out there, the world is falling apart. Massive electrical storms have begun to sweep across the Earth. After each passing, little by little, the streets are filled with ghosts. Scientists and sorcerers of our time have decided to call them “Imprints”. They look like our dead but don’t react to any stimuli. They are entities contemplating the night of the cities. And the nations are burning.

Your destiny, however, is to escape from a nightmare in which the ‘Word’ is perpetually harassing you through your memories, the ruins of civilization, the nether abysses of your soul, and hell itself. It is time to face the questions and the consequences of your actions. You must fight against the captivity you have been subjected to for telling the truth. Because endless threads hang from your knowledge.

You can’t waste any more time. You must react and find the exit because you are in a labyrinth of crossroads. Outside, the skies crumble. Great forces are consolidating to seize power in the spectral world. They want to use them as instruments of desolation. They want you to tell them how to forge the holy book: the Corona Radiata.

Features

• Single-player, first-person survival horror with a dark, disturbing narrative. 
• Gameplay is steeped in psychological horror, stealth, and puzzles. 
• Strong narrative content: an original story from the Saga Radiata, the literary universe created by Álvaro Aparicio that includes books, podcasts and other narrative formats, and in which the meta-anthology of horror Dark Atlas is integrated.
• The cast of voices in Spanish is led by Alberto “Láudano” Martínez, voice of the popular Spanish podcast Noviembre Nocturno.
• A haunting original soundtrack composed to accompany the dark narrative. 
• Includes original collectables and Steam Achievements, so you’ll want to explore every corner…if you dare.

Dark Atlas: Infernum will be released on PC via Steam, PlayStation and Xbox consoles in 2025. Wishlist the game on Steam and PlayStation now. 

About Night Council

Night Council Studio is an independent videogame developing company based in Spain. Dark Atlas: Infernum —succesfully crowdfunded on Kickstarter, nominated in the category of Best Narrative, Best Soundtrack and Game of the Year of the VII edition of the PlayStation Awards, selected by the Comunidad de Madrid (Spain) with an economic grant and finalist of the Feelmotion 21 Trailer Awards— will be its first videogame.

About SelectaPlay

SelectaPlay is SelectaVisión’s video games publishing branch. The company works with talented studios on unique video games and helps them publish their titles in both physical and digital formats in Europe and worldwide.

About SelectaVisión

SelectaVisión is a video publishing company founded in 1984. Based in Spain, SelectaVisión’s catalog includes anime and live-action feature films, TV shows, and movies. Publishing both anime classics and the latest Japanese productions since 1997, SelectaVisión has built a long relationship with fan-favorite Japanese producers and distributors, becoming the major publisher of anime content for Spanish audiences.