Patch 7.1 Brings A Mountain of New Battle Content and Updates for Players, with More to Come in Patch 7.11 and 7.15 Later This Year

12 November, 2024 – Today, SQUARE ENIX® released the first major update for FINAL FANTASY™ XIV Online following the release of the latest expansion, Dawntrail™, with Patch 7.1 “Crossroads.”

The patch arrives with an array of new content and updates including the continuation of the Warrior of Light’s journey following the conclusion of the Dawntrail expansion. Exciting new challenges also await, such as the Yuweyawata Field Station dungeon, the Minstrel’s Ballad: Sphene’s Burden trial, the Jade Stoa (Unreal) trial and the debut of the long-awaited FINAL FANTASY XI crossover alliance raid series, “Echoes of Vana’diel.”

Additionally, the Patch 7.1x series will include a number of further updates in the coming months, each arriving with a variety of content and changes to the gameplay experience. Patch 7.11 launches on Tuesday 26^th November and introduces the highly anticipated Futures Rewritten (Ultimate), providing a new challenge in an epic battle. This 8-player raid features some familiar faces from the Shadowbringers™ expansion. Patch 7.15, currently scheduled to launch on Tuesday 17^th December, will add a new custom delivery NPC, new Hildibrand quests and additional Wachumeqimeqi quests. On Tuesday 24^th December, one week following the launch of Patch 7.15, an entirely new difficulty tier in the form of the Cloud of Darkness (Chaotic) alliance raid will be unleashed. This 24-player, high-difficulty alliance raid will offer a new type of content for players to face. Then, on Tuesday, 21^st January 2025, Patch 7.16 will bring additional role quests.

Details on Patch 7.1, the upcoming releases of Patch 7.11, 7.15 and 7.16 can be found below: 

Patch 7.1 – Releasing Tuesday 12^th November

• New Main Scenario Quests – Crossroads
• New 24-Player Alliance Raid – Echoes of Vana’diel – Jeuno: The First Walk
• New Dungeon – Yuweyawata Field Station
• New Trial – The Minstrel’s Ballad: Sphene’s Burden
• New Unreal Trial – The Jade Stoa (Unreal): Face off against Byakko, one of the Four Lords, at level 100
• New Allied Society Quests – Players will be able to undertake new allied society quests for the Pelupelu that are designed for battle classes and jobs
• New Game+ Support for Patch 7.0 – Replay main scenario quests, job quests, and role quests
• Duty Support Additions – Support for the non-main scenario quest dungeon Halatali will be implemented, with further additions in the future
• Player Housing Update – The ability to select interior designs from different residential areas regardless of the location of the plot and new interior designs will be added
• Player Versus Player Update – Rework of multiple Crystalline Conflict maps, PvP action changes, and more
• Miscellaneous Updates – Additional updates for the Hall of the Novice with training for a wide range of different battle mechanics, NPC voiceovers added to Doman Mahjong, and more

Patch 7.11 – Releasing Tuesday 26^th November

• New Ultimate Raid – Futures Rewritten (Ultimate)

Patch 7.15 – Releasing Tuesday 17^th December

• A New Custom Delivery Client – Nitowikwe
• Additional Wachumeqimeqi Quests – Players who have completed all Wachumeqimeqi quests will be able to enjoy a finale to wrap-up their respective stories
• New Hildibrand Quest Series – Everyone’s favorite inspector returns for more antics in Dawntrail

Tuesday 24^th December

• Chaotic Alliance Raid – The Cloud of Darkness (Chaotic): A new 24-player, high-difficulty alliance raid arriving one week after Patch 7.15

Patch 7.16 – Releasing Tuesday 21^st January, 2025

• Additional Role Quests
  
  For more information and the latest updates on content set to arrive with Patch 7.1 and subsequent patches, please visit the promotional site: https://eu.finalfantasyxiv.com/dawntrail/patch_7_1

Flibustier Paris is a family-owned jewelry brand, creating high-quality jewels “Handmade in France”. In collaboration with FFXIV, Flibustier Paris has created a dedicated collection of 3 bracelets in gemstones and 925 silver, representing each Grand Company from the game: The Maelstrom, The Order of the Twin Adder and The Immortal Flames. Pre-orders start today on Friday 1^st November on both International and Japanese Flibustier Paris websites. For more information and to pre-order, please visit: https://flibustierparis.com/

With more than 30 million total registered players, there has never been a better time for newcomers to begin their adventures in the critically acclaimed FINAL FANTASY XIV Online saga. The Free Trial includes all content from A Realm Reborn™, the Heavensward™ and Stormblood™expansions (and updates through Patch 4.58). Free Trial players can enjoy hundreds of hours of award-winning gameplay and story experiences equivalent to three full FINAL FANTASY titles, without limit on playtime. More information can be found at: https://sqex.to/FFXIVFreeTrial

About Square Enix Ltd

Square Enix Ltd. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX® and TAITO® branded entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the Square Enix group of companies. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY™, which has sold over 195 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 91 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

More information on Square Enix Ltd. can be found at https://square-enix-games.com

Season 1 Now Live and 6v6 Pro Quidditch Mode Releases

Warner Bros. Games have announced that Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions, the ultimate fast-paced Quidditch experience, is now available on the Nintendo Switch™ system. Players can now purchase the digital Standard Edition for $49.95 (SRP) and the physical and digital Deluxe Editions for $59.95 (SRP) on Nintendo Switch*, as well as PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.

Season 1 has officially started, themed after the infamous Hogwarts class, Defense Against the Dark Arts. Season 1 will include the following:

• Holiday-themed events including Holidays at Hogwarts and the Yule Ball
• New Snowy Burrow map as part of the Holidays at Hogwarts event 
• Three all-new brooms with unique upgrade tracks
• Hero skins for Bellatrix LeStrange, Severus Snape and more
• New emotes, cosmetics, wands and more

Released last week was the all-new “Pro Quidditch Mode,” which introduces 6v6 PvP, allowing two teams of six players each to compete in competitive online matches.

Featuring iconic wizarding world locations, characters, and references that fans will love, Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions highlights the rush of flying across legendary arenas as either a Beater, Chaser, Keeper or Seeker in a variety of modes including solo play, competitive multiplayer and online co-op. From backyard battles in the Weasley Burrow to high-stakes showdowns at the Quidditch World Cup, players will soar into legendary arenas playing as – or against – iconic characters such as Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Ginny Weasley, Draco Malfoy, Cho Chang and many others. And as a special gift, players who own Hogwarts Legacy will receive the Bonus Legacy Pack** when they download Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions and connect to their WB Games account. 

Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions released on Sept. 3, 2024 for the Digital Standard and Deluxe Editions on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC (Steam and Epic Games Store). The Nintendo Switch™ system edition and the Physical Deluxe Edition for PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One is available now.

To learn more about Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions, visit https://www.quidditchchampions.com/.

Step inside the adventure of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle™ with a brand new, extended, Deep Dive Gameplay video. From exploring ancient, trap-filled tombs to infiltrating enemy encampments in disguise, and heart-pounding swings across treacherous chasms with his whip, every moment in Indiana’s journey holds a new discovery. 

From MachineGames, in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games, set between the events of Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark™ and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade™, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle immerses players in an all-new single-player, narrative driven adventure. Blending cinematic set-pieces, puzzle-solving, and hand-to-hand combat, players will embark on an authentic Indiana Jones™ experience around the world to try and defeat the sinister forces working against them. 

Both Physical and Digital Editions for Xbox Series X|S consoles and PC are now available for pre-order. More information on the different game editions and all pre-orders bonuses can be found here. 

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle™ will be available on Xbox Series X|S consoles, PC and Game Pass on December 9 and launches in Spring 2025 on PlayStation 5. Stay tuned for more details at https://indianajones.bethesda.net/

Indiana Jones © & ™ 2024 Lucasfilm Ltd.

For more information head over to the Bethesda News site

Gear up for the frantic spaceship repair sim coming December 5th 

Leicester, UK – 11th November 2024 – Outrageous roguelite spaceship repair simulator Uncle Chop’s Rocket Shop will explode onto Windows PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch platforms on December 5th 2024.

Inspired by the comedy and aesthetics of Adventure Time and Rick & Morty, the frantic “fix-’em-up” Uncle Chop’s Rocket Shop challenges players to embrace chaos as Wilbur, a vest-wearing, fox-headed mechanic, as he repairs ships for a cast of eccentric customers.

The ultra-tactile mechanics, combined with a roguelite format, create a unique and outlandish gameplay experience where players must frantically fumble, slice, loosen, tighten, grab, and drop in order to complete jobs within each daily time limit. For those who find the time pressure too intense, there’s also a Focused Fixing mode, which offers an alternative challenge in a non-timed environment.

A deluxe edition will also be available on release containing the base game, as well as the digital original soundtrack, digital artbook, and a drunk wilbur skin.

Windows PC players can brush up their skills ahead of launch, with a free Steam demo available to download and play now.

ABOUT KASEDO GAMES

Kasedo Games work closely together with enthusiastic & talented indie developers from around the world to publish ‘Triple I’ titles that players will love.

Through our vast knowledge of producing, PR, marketing and distribution, we always strive for quality games made by quality indie teams and we understand that every game and every studio has different requirements. The support, creative freedom and platform we provide means we can make great games happen without forgetting their roots.

Titles under the Kasedo label include: ‘IXION, ‘City of Gangsters’, Recipe for Disaster’, ‘Filament’, ‘Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus’, ‘Rise of Industry’, ‘Project Highrise’ and ‘Crowntakers’.

A soul-searching adventure awaits…

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands — November 12, 2024 — Kakao Games is proud to announce the latest update to its popular mobile action RPG, Guardian Tales, and a brand new world to explore: World 20: Motori Mountain. Featuring an all-new hero and celebratory events, this fresh helping of content promises to capture the very souls of players as they delve into this world of cherry blossom and terror.

World 20 is set in the mysterious Motori Mountain and invites players to explore the ancient home of the soul mages. As they embark on a thrilling journey with new hero Dohwa, heir of the soul mage family, they’ll discover secrets that have been kept beyond the grave.

The reason for Necromantic adventure? Dohwa wields the transcendent power of spirits, rallying the aid of the supernatural to vanquish the evil yokai, all while saving a few lost souls along the way.

To celebrate Dohwa’s mystical debut, Kakao Games is hosting a special hero pickup event from now until November 26, as well as a commemorative event for the arrival of World 20 which celebrates everything that makes this spiritual plane so special. Players will compete in rift stage missions to earn points which can be exchanged for various rewards, including the exclusive weapon ‘Emma’ for the hero Loraine, as well as an Epic Limit Breaking Hammer.

Additionally, from now until November 25 players can participate in a free summon event, receiving a total of 50 hero/equipment summon tickets, with 10 tickets available each day.

A beloved mobile RPG, Guardian Tales’  boasts retro pixel graphics, immersive storytelling, unique humor, and distinctive control elements which have earned it popularity both domestically and internationally. For those who have bested World 19 (and previous worlds), the latest update presents the perfect opportunity to take up arms and dive back into the magic and mystery of Guardian Tales.

About Guardian Tales 

Guardian Tales from Kong Studios unites charming pixel art graphics and action-adventure dungeon crawling linked together by a journey traveling a rich diversity of worlds, inspired by the history of gaming. 

About Kong Studios

Kong Studios, Inc. is a startup headquartered in Silicon Valley of the U.S. The studio focuses on developing games with unique and new gameplay perspectives. The studio has so far released Dungeon Link and is now working on Guardian Tales for worldwide service. 

About Kakao Games

Founded in 2016, Kakao Games is a leading publisher of online and mobile games, responsible for releasing titles including Pearl Abyss’ Black Desert Online (serviced in North America and Europe until early 2021), KRAFTON’s PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (serviced in Korea), Kong Studios’ Guardian Tales (serviced in North America, Europe, Latin America and Oceania), and Nineark’s Eversoul (serviced in North America and Europe).

STOCKHOLM — November 11th, 2024 — Today, Paradox Arc and SquareNite released a new demo for Darfall, their upcoming hero-based, city-building survival game. The demo offers revamped graphics, an update to the Survival mode as well as a brand-new Scenario Editor. With the editor, players can unleash their creativity to design custom maps and game modes, adding further depth and replayability. The demo is available on Steam now for free. 

Darfall is a strategy game where players control a hero tasked with both exploring the surrounding lands to grow in power and managing a small village as it expands into a thriving town. By day, players gather resources, strengthen their hero, and develop their settlement—but as night falls, dark forces lurking in the land send waves of minions to attack. Each passing night brings stronger, more relentless enemies, challenging players to defend their home with increasing skill and strategy. 

The Scenario Editor offers freedom and creativity to players by allowing them to design and make their own maps, quests and even game modes. The editor has easy-to-use tools for editing terrain, triggers, quests, creating custom items and much more. Players can also share their creations via the Steam Workshop. 

About Paradox Arc

Paradox ARC incubates and publishes deep, replayable games from studios with great ideas, including the titles Across the Obelisk, Mechabellum and Starminer.

Our mission is to cultivate long-term relationships with talented teams from around the world, build an exciting portfolio for players to enjoy over many years, and find future video game franchises for Paradox Interactive.

Paradox Arc is an initiative that is wholly owned and financed by Paradox Interactive.

For more information, please visit: www.paradoxinteractive.com/our-games/paradox-arc

Nikita Kolesnikov, the original franchise creator, spearheading development

SEATTLE – November 10, 2024 – tinyBuild announced Hello Neighbor 3, the new installment in the survival horror stealth Hello Neighbor franchise played by more than 40 million people across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, VR, and mobile devices, will return to Raven Brooks.

As seen today in the Hello Neighbor Animated Series season two finale, Hello Neighbor 3 is in active development. Franchise creator Nikita Kolesnikov is hard at work leading a small team of developers to bring the game to life, following the development approach of the first game.

Embark on a cozy yet eerie adventure through the forgotten, half-abandoned town of Raven Brooks. Stick to the shadows in a full simulation for the ultimate sandbox experience where every decision is the right one, but each action can potentially unleash catastrophic consequences upon anyone and everyone.  Meet the locals, each with distinct personalities, circumstances, and desires, untangle long-forgotten memories, and discover complex solutions to overarching goals through Hello Neighbor 3’s systems-based exploration.

Hello Neighbor 3 complements the franchise roster after Hello Neighbor, Hello Neighbor: Hide and Seek, Secret Neighbor: Hello Neighbor Multiplayer, Hello Engineer: Scrap Machines Constructor, Hello Neighbor 2, and Hello Neighbor VR: Search and Rescue, all available now.

“Really excited to keep the development of the Hello Neighbor 3 in an open format, sharing our journey,” said Nikita Kolesnikov, franchise creator. “Fingers crossed, early alphas will soon be available to try out!”

To learn more about Hello Neighbor 3, check out the franchise’s official website, and follow @NeighborGamesHQ on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, and Instagram.

About tinyBuild

tinyBuild started as an indie game developer and morphed into a developer-publisher you can’t miss. Our dedication to creating long-term partnerships and elevating recognizable franchises has resulted in many successful collaborations with talented developers from all over the world. The company has released dozens of games, including Hello Neighbor, Graveyard Keeper, SpeedRunners, and more. Although headquartered in the Seattle Area, USA, the company has established a strong global presence with studios across the US, Netherlands, Latvia, and throughout Eastern Europe.

To stay up to date on tinyBuild projects, follow the company on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and X (formerly Twitter), and join the company’s Discord server.

From the creators of the beloved fan made Half Life remake Black Mesa, comes a rogue-lite tactical co-op shooter that offers a strategic approach to high-octane combat 

11th November 2024 – Team17 Digital and Crowbar Collective are working together on a new tactical shooter called Rogue Point.  The CEO, the richest man in the world, is dead.  Cutthroat conglomerates seek to carve up his kingdom. Using the MERX app, rival businessmen can order private mercenary armies as easily as ordering takeout! Only Rogue Point, an elite, independent vigilante squad, dares to fight back. 

Your objective is clear. Eliminate the MERX, and put an end to the corporate war. Gather up to 4 friends and build an elite team, engaging in challenging missions with a dynamic rogue-lite twist offering hundreds of ways to play. 

Key Features:  

• Unlock cosmetics, weapons and campaign modifiers to create loadouts specific to the needs of the mission.  
• Plan and shoot your way through a dynamic campaign, where no two playthroughs are alike. 
• Each MERX class presents a unique threat, that challenges you in new and surprising ways.   
• Evolve operators’ skills, interacting with the rogue-lite element of the game.  
• Gather Intel, plan your assault, and adapt your strategy along the way. Fight your way through missions spread across 4 diverse locations, with each map reshaped by the game’s Parametric Design System, offering new strategies and challenges with every play. 

Ann Hurley, General Manager, Team17 Digital, said: “Team17 has had amazing success in the shooter genre and we’re delighted to offer another incredible title in that space by teaming up with FPS veterans, Crowbar Collective. We’ve seen the high quality they brought to Black Mesa and together we know Rogue Point will take things to the next level.” 

CEO and Project Lead Adam Engels said “We’re very excited to share that we have partnered with Team 17 for our upcoming co-op shooter, Rogue Point. We cannot wait to go in depth about the game, and everything we learned while creating a new IP (as well as turning Crowbar Collective into a full time development studio). We can’t thank Team 17 enough for their support and expertise. Just like Black Mesa, we want to heavily involve the community in our development and updates. Our community was critical in the Early Access of Black Mesa and having Team 17 as a partner for Rogue Point helps us focus on development and community feedback!”   

About Crowbar Collective

Crowbar Collective is an independent game studio with developers all around the world. Crowbar started as the all-volunteer team that made Black Mesa, an HD re-imagining of Half-Life. 

About Team17 Digital   

Founded in 1990, Team17 Digital is a leading developer, video games label, and creative partner for developers around the world. Part of Team17 Group plc, which floated on AIM in 2018, Team17 Digital has an extensive portfolio comprised of over 140 titles, and fully encapsulates the spirit of independent games. Team17 Digital’s portfolio of multi-award-winning and award-nominated in-house brands include Hell Let Loose, Golf With Your Friends, The Escapists, and the iconic Worms franchise, alongside its games label partner titles, including the award-winning games Blasphemous, Greak: Memories of Azur, and Overcooked! franchise.

Tripwire Interactive today announced that Rising Storm 2: Vietnam, the asymmetrical, tactical FPS released on PC in 2017 and supported with years of free content updates post-launch, has been updated with a new quality-of-life focused patch designed to improve server behavior and security, while addressing a series of VOIP-related bugs to improve the immersive experience. Alongside the update, patch 1.6.2, the publisher has announced a franchise-wide sale for Red Orchestra/Rising Storm with the deepest discounts ever of up to 95% off on individual titles and 80% off of DLC bundles. The sales will run on Steam from Nov. 11 – 18, and on the Epic Games Store from Nov. 12 – 19. In honor of Veterans Day, Tripwire Interactive will be donating a portion of the Veteran’s Day sale proceeds to various charity organizations focused on serving veterans.

About Rising Storm 2: Vietnam

The sequel to smash-hit Rising Storm, Rising Storm 2: Vietnam brings the franchise into the era of modern weaponry of fully automatic rifles and man-portable grenade launchers. Players can engage in massive 64 player battles waging asymmetrical combat, with Southern Forces including the US and ARVN having access to aircraft and a wide array of powerful weaponry, and the NVA and VC making up the Northern Forces who offset their lack of modern firepower with guerrilla tactics, leveraging booby traps and their “home field advantage” to hide and quickly navigate the battlefield. Featuring over 20 maps, more than 50 weapons, three distinct game modes, from years of continued post-launch support including content updates and improvements, Rising Storm 2: Vietnam balances tactical realism and accessibility to deliver an approachable yet challenging first-person-shooter experience.

To stay up to date with Rising Storm 2: Vietnam news and updates, visit the official website, and follow the game on X and Facebook.

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Tours and Tournaments Coming for Consoles Next Week

STOCKHOLM – 11 November 2024 – New activities and events come to Crusader Kings III on consoles with Tours and Tournaments, an expansion to Paradox’s celebrated grand strategy role-playing game about power and prestige in the medieval world. Players on Xbox Series X|S and Playstation 5 consoles will be able to explore the rich world of the Middle Ages through their characters on November 18.

Developed by Dragon’s Lake in partnership with Paradox Interactive, Tours and Tournaments lets your characters roam the world on pilgrimages, tours of the realm, or simply trips to other, grander events, like tournaments hosted by nearby rulers or grand weddings to celebrate the union of great dynasties. Use these great events to make new alliances, burnish your fame or engage in a little skullduggery while all your enemies are in one place.

Features of Crusader Kings III: Tours and Tournaments include:

• Grand Tournaments: Host a grand demonstration of feats of arms, attracting nearby nobles and wandering knights. Choose the events, set the destination and use the tournament to improve your social standing or military prowess.
• Grand Tours: Take a trip through your realm to take stock of your vassals, gifting them with your benevolence or extorting them for higher taxes.
• Grand Weddings: Save your gold for an elaborate ceremony that centers the real meaning of marriage – politics. Honor your in-laws, cater to your vassals and demonstrate your power.
• Travel System: Plan your route to these great activities, choosing safety through civilized lands or risking everything for a more direct route through dark forests or dangerous mountains. Ease your way with a large entourage that marks your importance or travel light so you can get down to business.
• Knightly Accolades: Honor your best knights with special titles and accolades that will give bonuses to them and the armies they lead.
• New Armor Designs: New historical armor designs from across the centuries, integrated with the new Tournament and Accolade systems.
• New Western Clothing: New art for clothing designs will show how fashions changed and evolved in Western Europe from the time of the Carolingnians to the closing of the medieval era.

Crusader Kings III: Tours and Tournaments will be available for Xbox Series X|S and Playstation 5 consoles on November 18. Check your relevant local online store for pricing information. Tours and Tournaments is part of the Chapter II bundle for Crusader Kings III on console, which also includes a forthcoming event pack and flavor pack.

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.

For more information, please visit http://www.paradoxinteractive.com