Nocturne, the story-driven rhythm RPG from Pracy Studios set in a dystopian future where humanity lives in a digital afterlife, conjures a recharged demo for Steam Rhythm Fest (19-25 August).
Millennia have passed since humanity’s extinction, its collective consciousness uploaded to a digital afterlife. Expecting to meet their sibling in the promised utopia, protagonist Karma instead finds corruption in a crumbling pixel world – one in which they are the only newcomer in 1000 years.
Search for Karma’s brother while traversing beautiful abandoned landscapes. Encounter survivors of the decaying program, befriending a mischievous boy and a giant orange fish. Paint a picture of humanity’s time in this world through the remnants of lively cities, technological marvels, and calming natural landscapes. Seek out the source of the corruption responsible for the afterlife’s decay.
Battle twisted robotic creatures in unique rhythm-based combat. Find the groove with an original symphonic rock soundtrack mixing digital and live performances.Nocturne’s multiple difficulty levels and Arcade mode for practicing and reaching new high scores invites newcomers and veterans of the rhythm genre alike.
Pracy Studios is an indie studio out of Canada with a drive for making carefully crafted narrative experiences. Their second independent project as a game developer, Nocturne, is a passion project rooted in love for RPG classics.
Meet Zhezhi a Shy Painter with Great Dedication to her Craft – Enjoy Entertaining In-Game Events, A New Featured Weapon, Unique Quests and More in the Latest Update
GUANGZHOU, CHINA – AUGUST 15, 2024 – Kuro Games announced today that version 1.2 is available now for its open-world action RPG Wuthering Waves. The first phase of the update titled ‘In the Turquoise Moonglow’ is packed with new gameplay content including quests, a new Resonator, a new weapon, and many quality of life improvements requested by players.
The Turquoise Moonglow introduces the new Resonator Zhezhi, a commissioned painter, quiet and shy with a dedication to her craft. She is not very eloquent, however, her persistence and love for painting speaks volumes. Read more about Zhezhi in her full profile reveal.
Watch the Wuthering Waves ZHEZHI Profile Video below:
Additionally, the update kicks off with a new event titled “By Moon’s Grace,” an adorable moon-chasing festival event that introduces a new simulation management gameplay mode.
Watch the Wuthering Waves Version 1.2 Trailer below:
For more details on the update view the patch notes with full details on features and improvements HERE.
Wuthering Waves is a free-to-play, cross-platform, open-world action RPG that emphasizes dynamic movement and freedom of exploration on a mysterious, post-cataclysmic, sci-fi planet. Engage in fast-paced PVE combat that focuses on special dodge, parry, and counter mechanics. Wuthering Waves hosts a deep storyline, breath-taking art and atmosphere, and addictive action-RPG combat that is suitable for novice and veteran RPG players alike. Wuthering Waves features plenty of fierce opponents and captivating quests that unfold in the game’s vast world.
Founded in 2014, Kuro Games main focus is to create high quality, original games that push the boundaries. For over a decade Kuro Games has strived to bring more diverse, innovative, and enjoyable services to its players.
Kuro Games independently developed “Punishing: Gray Raven”, which was well received with warm response from players around the world. With over 30 million downloads worldwide, its recently released new open-world ARPG “Wuthering Waves” is receiving the same public reception.
Featuring a monstrous new Wild Target, the Scorched Earth Event, CRYENGINE 5.11 upgrade and more
FRANKFURT, Germany – Aug. 15, 2024 –Today Crytek is thrilled to launch the new era of Hunt with Hunt: Showdown 1896,out now on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S!
Hunt: Showdown 1896LaunchTrailer
Fight for survival and profit in a world where supernatural horror and the thrill of the bounty reign supreme with an all-new Colorado biome, Scorched Earth Event, Wild Target, weapons, Hunters, and more. Leaping forward chronologically and heading west of the bayou, Hunt: Showdown 1896brings with it the power of CRYENGINE 5.11, which brings a highly anticipated overhaul of visuals, audio design, rendering performance, and more.
Players will also be welcomed back to the bayou post-launch with the original maps overhauled and restored in stunning detail. Hunters are invited to jump into the action for free on PC with a Steam Free Weekend running from August 15 – 19.
New Colorado Map: Mammon’s Gulch
In Mammon’s Gulch, visit 16 unique compounds spread across the Rocky Mountain peaks and ravines of the new Hunt biome.Pass through the torched towns, delve deep into the mines, avoid new threats, and take advantage of the terrain as you explore new strategic vantage points and tactics. Take to the high ground in the struggle against rival Hunters, or venture down into the Gulch’s deep mines to face untold horrors.
New Wild Target: Hellborn
An amalgam of fire and flesh and a source of immense heat, the Hellborn can be tracked audibly by listening in Dark Sight. Boiled up from the depths of Mammon’s Gulch, this new Wild Target can be found at multiple locations, stalking the land until provoked into explosive response. Posing an entirely new threat, the Hellborn moves frantically to slag trespassing Hunters, scorching everything in its considerable reach. Be warned—the Hellborn is best dispatched quickly, as its raging howls attract the attention of other Hunters across the Gulch, multiplying the threat minute by minute.
Scorched Earth
Hidden beneath the lush forests and soaring hilltops, Corruption boils from the mines and oil wells below the surface. Unlock more of the Mammon’s Gulch story via the in-game Scorched Earth Event. Running from August 15 – October 7, Hunters are invited to face the fire to earn new equipment, ammo, and weapons, including the 1865 Carbine, the Infantry 73L base rifle with a sniper variant, Bear Traps as a new Tool, and more. We’re also welcoming a completely new Weekly Challenge system to better support players joining the action mid-event, as well as a Battle Pass full of both free and premium rewards to unlock.
Tech Upgrades
Thanks to the integration of CRYENGINE 5.11, the new experience brings a leap in visual fidelity, with improvements across textures, lighting and animation, improved audio design, and much more. Console players can experience Hunt: Showdown 1896 with native 4K & 60FPS support on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, and 60FPS and 2k for Xbox Series S. Other features of Hunt: Showdown 1896 include improved gunplay and gameplay changes, controller improvements, new wildlife, and more.
For more detailed info, please see patch notes here: Patch Notes.
Hunt: Showdown 1896 is out now on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S – See you in the mountains, Hunters.
About Hunt: Showdown 1896
Hunt: Showdown 1896 is the new era of the competitive first-person bounty hunting game, packing the thrill of survival and the reward of profit into a horror match-based format. Set in Colorado in 1896, the game boasts a mixture of PvP and PvE elements that create a uniquely tense experience. It’s not just the monsters who are a threat—it’s every Hunter on the map. In the classic Bounty Hunt game mode, a match pits 12 players—playing solo or in teams of two or three—against each other as they race to take out gruesome creatures for a Bounty they must collect and extract from the map. Hunt‘s Soul Survivor mode offers a shorter match for solo players to scavenge for weapons as they compete for a diminishing pool of Bounty. The higher the risk, the higher the reward–but a single mistake could cost you everything. Hunt: Showdown 1896 is available now on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. For more information, visit www.huntshowdown.com
LOS ANGELES – AUGUST 15, 2024 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, has released a new in-game update for its collectible RPG, Tower of God: New World. Players can experience new teammates, limited-time events and more.
New teammate SSR+ [Hermit] Garam (Blue Element, Support, Fisherman) is a forgotten princess of Zahard who dwells on the Floor of Death. Serving as a buff-type supporter in combat, Garam gives players a buff advantage when deployed during a battle. SSR [Princess of Zahard] Anaak (Red Element, Tank, Fisherman) has been added as a new teammate as well. She can make her ally with the highest ATK invincible and create a barrier for protection against enemies.
Other content updates include the expansion of Adventure Floors to level 100 and the brand-new Dissolution system. Players can select equipment and items they wish to dissolve and convert them into dissolution liquid, which can then be exchanged for desired items. The Dissolution system will be available through August 28.
To celebrate the arrival of [Hermit] Garam, Tower of God: New World is rolling out several events that offers valuable rewards through August 28:
Story Event [Heart-Pounding Soul Swap]: Players can experience an original story featuring Urek and Garam whose bodies have been swapped, as well as entering Battle stages. Various rewards, including evolution Fragments, SSR+ Tower’s Blessing Break Stone and more, will be given to players who clear the Story Event Missions and collect event items.
[Heart-Pounding Soul Swap] Check-in: Log into the game for 14 days during the event period and earn Master Keys, SSR Soulstones, Expirable Suspendiums and more.
[Hermit] Garam Trial Event: Try out the newly introduced teammate [Hermit] Garam for three days and complete various missions. Growth Resources, Master Keys, and more will be given as rewards.
New Teammate Boost Missions: After acquiring SSR+ [Hermit] Garam or SSR [Princess of Zahard] Anaak, players can clear various in-game missions and get a chance to obtain these new teammates once more.
The latest update also adds a new Event Boss Battle where players can challenge [Flight] Urek Mazino through August 28. The new season of the Hell Train Arena is also available through August 28, offering players a chance to battle one another and win valuable rewards, including Expirable Suspendiums and more. Loot Bonus Time will be available from August 24-31, that doubles the loot accumulated during the event period.
In Tower of God: New World, players can take control of fan-favorite characters to ascend the Tower. Join Twenty-Fifth Bam – and more than 100 characters – as he fights his way through the Tower in gorgeous 3D animation that will make players feel like they have stepped into an anime world. Players will experience fast-paced battle mechanics while utilizing a unique Slot System that powers up a particular “slot” instead of a specific character.
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.
A FRESH WAVE OF VR ACTION GAMES STAR AT THE INAUGURAL VR GAMES SHOWCASE
6PM BST, 15 August 2024 – VR specialists nDreams came out guns blazing with three new trailers at the inaugural VR Games Showcase, headlined by rapid-fire action shooter VENDETTA FOREVER. An unapologetic love letter to cult action cinema with a bespoke LO-KILL-MOTION traversal mechanic, a free five-level demo is available on the Meta Quest Store now. nDreams also announced Early Access for chaotic multiplayer shooter FRENZIES with a fresh trailer, as well as revealing that the award-winning Fracked will come to Meta Quest platforms for the first time this month.
The ultimate homage to classic action cinema, VENDETTA FOREVER fuses rapid-fire tactical gunplay with effortless acrobatic style. It takes everything beloved about top-tier VR action, jettisons the dull stuff, and lets players cut to the good part for 100% uncut gunplay purity.
VENDETTA FOREVER is powered by the all-new LO-KILL-MOTION system. Players shoot to kill and kill to move – dispatching foes, then acrobatically grabbing their weapon as you zip forward to progress. Rampaging through the maze-like arenas becomes a strategic dance of gunplay and improvised weaponry, with each takedown taking players closer to the finish line.
There are collectibles to discover, game-changing modifiers to try out, and online leaderboards to dominate. From raucous saloon shoot-outs to high-tech hijackings, each moment across VENDETTA FOREVER’s 60+ unique levels is a chance to live your action movie power fantasy, all set to a pounding synthetic soundtrack.
VENDETTA FOREVER is coming to Meta Quest 2, 3, Pro and PlayStation VR2 in October 2024, with a free five-level demo available right now on the Meta Quest Store. The game can now be wishlisted and pre-ordered on both Meta Quest and PlayStation Stores. Players preordering on Quest will get an exclusive preorder bonus level, while PlayStation Plus subscribers get 10% off the PS VR2 version.
nDreams revealed that neon-soaked multiplayer shooter FRENZIES will be available for public, free-to-play Early Access on Meta Quest in October, following the conclusion of its Closed Alpha testing phase.
Developed by Near Light: an nDreams Studio, FRENZIES builds upon the award-winning gunplay of Fracked and Synapse, bringing multiplayer mayhem into the mix with a variety of chaotic round types. The brand new FRENZIES trailer offers a first look at a selection of these round types, including Glitter Pig, Red Light Green Light and Medic!.
FRENZIES Early Access begins on Meta Quest in October 2024 at the completion of the Closed Alpha, which is ongoing. Players eager to check out FRENZIES before October can find out more by following the game’s dedicated X channel and joining the FRENZIESDiscord.
It’s the end of the fracking world this month, as Fracked comes to Meta Quest for the first time. First launched in 2021 for PlayStation VR, nDreams’ award-winning VR shooter Fracked sees players stranded in a remote mountain facility, dodging bullets in relentless run-and-cover gunfights, and defending the planet in a final stand against a legion of interdimensional enemies.
Its sumptuous shooting proved the foundation for other nDreams titles such as Synapse and FRENZIES, and it will now be playable for the first time by the Meta Quest community.
Fracked launches on Meta Quest 2, 3 and Pro on 29 August 2024.
About nDreams
nDreams is the world’s biggest and most experienced VR game developer and publisher. Headquartered in Farnborough, UK, it is the studio behind groundbreaking titles including FRENZIES, Synapse, Fracked, Phantom: Covert Ops, Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord and Far Cry: Dive Into Insanity. nDreams also boasts a dedicated and extremely experienced publishing team to partner with the industry’s brightest developers on projects ranging from the cozy city creator Little Cities to the frenetic shooter VENDETTA FOREVER.
Fully dedicated to VR games since 2013, no publisher has greater virtual reality experience and specialism. nDreams is now comprised of 250 people across four development teams, with two fully-remote studios – Elevation and Orbital – joining the original nDreams Studio and the Brighton-based Near Light to cover the whole spectrum of VR gaming. Multiple exciting, unannounced titles are in development, with more to be revealed soon.
Leamington Spa, United Kingdom – 15th August 2024 – Solo indie developer, Midnight Forge is today pleased to announce that the demo for its upcoming detective horror game Nowhere is now available to download via Steam.
Nowhere | Nordic Detective Horror Game | Demo Trailer
Nowhere is a hardcore-detective-horror game, which mixes immersive investigative gameplay and survival horror with a highly-atmospheric Nordic setting.
Deep within the picturesque forests of Norway, a detective searches for a group of missing tourists. The case soon takes a supernatural twist; plunging them headfirst into a unique and terrifying spin on Norse mythology, as they piece together the doomed tale of the gods after Ragnarök.
The demo features roughly 20-30 minutes of gameplay, offering just a glimpse of what will be available in the full game. Budding detectives will investigate multiple sites of interest as they begin to piece together the mysterious disappearance of the missing tourists, uncovering the secrets of an ancient and chilling ritual – while avoiding the horrors that lurk in their periphery.
Nowhere Features
A unique tale of Norse mythology. Uncover the impact and conflicts caused by a new religion during the Viking Age, and find out what happened to the Norse Gods in the final years of their worship.
The perfect blend of Detective Mystery and Survival Horror. A highly-suspenseful experience, Nowhere utilises a slow build up of tension to instil fear and dread, instead of jumpscares.
Non-Linear Open World. Explore and investigate multiple creepy locations across the highly-atmospheric scandinavian-forest at your own pace.
Realistic Investigation Mechanics. Nowhere will make you feel like a true detective. Conduct your own investigation then make your own connections and draw your own conclusions; search for clues while inspecting sites of interest.
Dynamic Shifting Environment. As the sound of a horn blares in the distance, the forest twists and corrupts around you, transforming into a nightmare version of itself. Draugr stalk you from the shadows, waiting until your back is turned. Run! Hide! Fight! Survive!
Nowhere is now in development for PC and is currently targeting an early 2025 launch. It is available to wishlist now via Steam. For more information please visit the official Midnight Forge website, or follow on Twitter.
About Midnight Forge Ltd
Midnight Forge is an independent games studio founded and operated solely by game designer Luke Dodds in Leamington Spa, UK. Specialising in Unreal Engine, the studio has a passion for creating engaging, innovative and high-quality titles, and has collaborated with a number of studios in work-for-hire capacity. The studio is now hard at work developing its own IP, the hardcore detective horror game, Nowhere.
Cosmic Storms brings new technologies and edicts to manipulate and respond to those threats, the Storm Chaser origin and two new precursor stories exploring ancient civilizations
STOCKHOLM, August 15 – Today, Paradox Interactive announced that Cosmic Storms, the new mechanical expansion for its sci-fi strategy game Stellaris, will launch on September 10th on PC. This expansion adds and develops Cosmic Storms, phenomena stronger than civilizations and empires sweeping through the galaxy. To wield the mightiest forces in the universe is to court peril; while some perceive them as dire threats, others grasp them as keys to ascendancy or tools to vanquish their foes. Cosmic Storms is developed in collaboration with Behaviour Interactive and can already be pre-purchased for €12,99/$12,99/£10,99. Cosmic Storms is also included in Stellaris’ Season 08 which includes the three additions for Stellaris releasing this year and the exclusive “Rick the Cube” portrait. Additionally, it is part of the Expansion subscription offer that includes all additional content for Stellaris for a monthly fee.
Face or embrace the wild power of the Cosmic Storms through these new features:
NEW STORMS This expansion adds 8 types of Cosmic Storms (Electric, Particle, Gravity, Magnetic, Radiant, Stardust, Shroud and Nexus) that replace the existing Space Storms, spawning randomly on the map. They travel the galaxy at various speeds, growing and shrinking with time.
STORM CHASER ORIGIN The Storm Chasers are an empire made of people that seek to push themselves beyond their own limits. They believe enlightenment is found in engaging with the greatest force the universe has to offer: the Cosmic Storms.
3 NEW CIVICS Astrometeorology Storm Devotion Environmental Architects
2 PRECURSOR NARRATIVES Discover the stories of the Ancients, vanished masters of the storms: Weather Manipulators and the adAkkaria Convention of Benevolence. The completion of these narratives will unlock a new relic for each.
On top of that, Cosmic Storms adds technologies dedicated to storms, Galactic Community Resolutions, Anomalies, Arc Sites, and Weather Forecast Map Mode. It also adds a new Galactic Weather Control ascension perk, that makes it possible to create cosmic storms with science ships.
For more information about Stellaris and Cosmic Storms, visit http://stellaris.com/.
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.
Founded in 1992, Behaviour Interactive is Canada’s largest independent game developer and publisher. They have more than 1,300 employees in studios in Montreal, Toronto, Seattle, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. Their successful development history includes multiple partnerships alongside the entertainment industries’ finest brand owners and creators. They’ve built their reputation on rigorously developing games that let players share unique moments together and transforming the world’s most renowned intellectual properties into interactive experiences designed to engage audiences across every platform.
A cyberpunk tale of tyranny unfolds on the planet Saturn across PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S and PC
Boulder, Colo. (Aug. 15, 2024) – Moonana Games and Serenity Forge today announced the rhythm-flavored JRPG Keylocker | Turn Based Cyberpunk Action will launch on Sept. 18 across PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S and PC: https://serenityforge.com/games/keylocker
Today’s news was accompanied by a new trailer showcasing the stages you’ll own, the tyranny you’ll fight against and the citizens of Saturn you will save as you begin your rhythm-based journey to bring back the music in September:
In the dystopian metropolis of Saturn, a tyrannical regime has silenced all sound – making music is against the law. B0B0, a bold singer and songwriter must take the fate of Saturn into her hands to dismantle the corrupt government through tactical battles, navigating real-time executions of moves in a rhythm game style to triumph over adversaries, uncovering the mysteries of the city and its overlords and headline concerts with her band’s pulse-pounding electronic jams.
Inspired by classics like the Mario & Luigi RPG series and Chrono Trigger, Keylocker effortlessly combines the charm of physical comedy with rich storytelling and challenging strategic mechanics. This genre-defying mix of JRPG, narrative and rhythm elements promises an unforgettable experience.
Stay in the loop on all things Serenity Forge by visiting the team’s website and Twitter page.
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About Moonana Games
With an international team based in South America, USA and Europe, Moonana is a small but dedicated game development studio with a love for off-beat RPGs. Inspired by modern classics, Moonana’s work reimagines the genre by combining quirky characters, heartfelt plots, and sizzling mechanics, creating fresh and unforgettable experiences.
About Serenity Forge
Based in Boulder, Colorado, video game development and publishing studio Serenity Forge prides themselves on the care and dedication they put into their work, creating meaningful games that challenge the way you think. Firm believers in the artistic, cultural, and educational power of video games, Serenity Forge aims to craft unique interactive experiences to broaden players’ horizons and expand their perspectives.
Leeds, UK – August 15, 2024. XR Games, in collaboration with IO Interactive, is pleased to share the first gameplay trailer for ‘HITMAN 3 VR: Reloaded’ – a new VR version of the multi-million selling title ‘HITMAN 3’, releasing exclusively for Meta Quest 3.
Premiering at the inaugural VR Games Showcase, this trailer shows off the gameplay of HITMAN 3 VR: Reloaded. It includes locations, weapons, characters and an introduction to new features such as dual wielding, that will be included in the full release on Meta Quest 3.
WATCH THE GAMEPLAY TRAILER ON YOUTUBE
Launching for £24.99/$29.99 – or pre-order now for a 10% discount – HITMAN 3 VR: Reloaded marks a significant milestone in the HITMAN series, leveraging the power of Meta Quest 3 to deliver a truly immersive untethered VR experience.
Alongside this new gameplay trailer, five screenshots have also been released, showcasing some of the locations that players will visit when they experience HITMAN 3 VR: Reloaded on Meta Quest 3.
In HITMAN 3 VR: Reloaded, Agent 47 returns as the world’s top assassin for the most important contracts of his entire career!
Key Features of HITMAN 3 VR: Reloaded include:
Dual wielding: HITMAN 3 VR: Reloaded introduces dual-wielding, allowing players to use a weapon or item in each hand, adding a new dimension of gameplay.
New art style: See Agent 47 in a whole new light with a new visual style that enhances the immersive experience.
Overhauled user interface: HITMAN 3’s UI has been updated for VR, ensuring intuitive control and navigation as Agent 47.
Improved movement options: HITMAN 3 VR: Reloaded offers fluid and natural movement options, making it easier than ever to navigate complex environments with speed and stealth.
Plus many more improvements: From visual enhancements to refined gameplay mechanics, this is the most immersive untethered HITMAN VR experience to date, ensuring both HITMAN veterans and new players alike can enjoy the ultimate virtual reality assassination experience.
“We’re so excited to show off the first proper look at HITMAN 3 VR: Reloaded gameplay before it comes to Meta Quest 3,” said Bobby Thandi, Founder and CEO of XR Games. “The team has been working incredibly hard to make HITMAN 3 VR: Reloaded the best it can possibly be, and I can’t wait for players to get their hands on it.”
About XR Games
XR Games is an award-winning virtual reality game development studio based in Leeds, UK, with over 100 members of staff. Working closely with AAA game studios, movie studios, and IP holders to bring licences to life in VR, XR Games also works with the world’s largest publishers and hardware manufacturers such as Meta, PlayStation & Microsoft.
About IO Interactive
IO Interactive is an independent videogame developer and publisher with studios in Copenhagen, Malmö, Barcelona, Istanbul, and Brighton. As the creative force behind some of the most talked-about multiplatform videogames in the last two decades, IOI is dedicated to creating unforgettable characters and experiences using their award-winning proprietary Glacier technology. IO Interactive will develop and publish the very first James Bond origin story with the working title Project 007 and is currently developing a new IP under the codename Project Fantasy.
Version 5.0 unveils the Nation of War where players can experience the bravery, agility, and unique skills of the locals and Saurians to thrive in diverse environments and crises.
SINGAPORE, Aug 16, 2024 – Global interactive entertainment brand HoYoverse presents Genshin Impact Version 5.0 “Flowers Resplendent on the Sun-Scorched Sojourn,” available on August 28. Players will be able to reach the sixth major nation of Teyvat and ally with the warriors of the region, including Kachina, Kinich, and Mualani, as well as the Saurians of Natlan. Set off to discover diverse tribes, landscapes, mysteries, and legends.
Check out Genshin Impact Version 5.0 trailer here:
The road to Natlan will open with an unlocked Teleport Waypoint that is accessible to players, even beginners and intermediates, who have completed the Prologue of the Archon Quest in Mondstadt. Known as the Nation of Pyro, Natlan is located west of the Sumeru desert. The people of this nation are divided into six main tribes. The dragons of Natlan, more commonly called Saurians, are the result of a long evolution and have evolved to coexist with humans, and they have even become their faithful companions. With Version 5.0, players will be able to explore three of the six tribes, as well as encounter three types of Saurians who live together with the locals.
Mastering the abilities of the different Saurians can prove decisive in exploring the towering cliffs and flowing springs, and players can transform into a Saurian by indwelling them. The Tepetlisaurus are Saurians good at tunneling undergrounds and climbing cliffs, and they are the companions of choice for the Children of Echoes who call the canyons their home. The Yumkasaurus can pull themselves in the chosen direction and reach great heights with ease. They have taken up residence among the Scions of the Canopy, a tribe living suspended from the walls of steep cliffs. As for the Koholasaurus, they can move quickly on water and liquid Phlogiston, which explains why they are commonly seen with the People of the Springs near the sea.
Natlan, also known as the Nation of War, honors her warriors at the Stadium of the Sacred Flame, where the Champion of each tribe is chosen through a tournament. This is where the main story unfolds, as the player, accompanied by local warriors Kachina, Kinich, and Mualani, travel to the Stadium. To begin Natlan’s Archon Quest, players need to reach Adventure Rank 28 and above, and have completed all of Liyue’s Archon Quests.
Natlan warriors are masters of skills and agility that reflect the lifestyle and traditions of their own tribe. Kachina, the four-star Geo polearm wielder from the Children of Echoes, is able to summon Turbo Twirly and ride on it to scale walls and cliffs, and also pound the ground to deal AOE DMG. She can be recruited for free by completing Act I of Natlan’s Archon Quest. Kinich, renowned for his hunting skills in the Scions of the Canopy, is a five-star Dendro warrior equipped with a claymore who wields the grappling hook to perfection, so as to swing and easily reach heights, or to link to enemies and perform powerful Loop Shots. His special companion, Ajaw, can also join the fray, unleashing his dragon breath against foes. Mualani, the watersports shop owner from People of the Springs, is a Hydro five-star catalyst wielder who can mount her reliable Sharky Surfboard and move at full speed on the water surface, liquid Phlogiston, and even on dry land. In combat, when Mualani is moving on her Sharky Surfboard and hits an enemy, she applies a mark and administers Sharky’s Bite, which inflicts more damage after several hits.
Although Kachina, Mualani, and Kinich are all capable of locating regional specialties, they have different talents of restoring Stamina, accumulating Phlogiston, or increasing movement speed respectively, which can benefit all party members by interacting with certain harvestable items. However, to take full advantage of the powers and abilities of warriors and Saurians living in the Nation of Pyro, players will need to consume or utilize Phlogiston in different forms wisely. Through a mysterious ritual known as Phlogiston Engravings, the warriors of Natlan can further distinguish themselves in battle thanks to the Nightsoul’s Blessing.
In Version 5.0’s Event Wishes, Mualani and Kachina will debut in the first phase along with Kaedehara Kazuha’s rerun, and Kinich’s debut will come with the Raiden Shogun in the second half. In the meantime, the stories of Natlan’s three new characters will be available through the Tribal Chronicles, a new three-act quest for each tribe that replace the previous Story Quests, to provide a comprehensive experience for players to gain a deeper understanding of the stories, people, and traditions. Players can visit each tribe’s “Obsidian Totem Pole” to start the Tribal Chronicles, as well as their Bounties and Supply Notices to earn Reputation EXP and valuable rewards.
As the fourth anniversary of Genshin Impact approaches, rewards and bonuses will be offered to celebrate this event with fans and players during Version 5.0. The special daily login event returns with up to Intertwined Fate ×10 for players to claim, and players can check their in-game mail to receive Primogems ×1,600, two exclusive gadgets “Firstborn Firesprite” and “Kaboom Box,” as well as more bonuses. Furthermore, players can also invite a 5-star character from the Standard Wish lineup to their team for free. More updates on the Character Event Wish, Weapon Event Wish, and a new tool to redeem Artifacts with designated affixes will also arrive in the latest version.
Genshin Impact Version 5.0 will arrive on August 28 with the new nation Natlan. With cross-progression and Co-Op functions, players can enjoy their adventure across PlayStation®, PC, Android, and iOS. The game has been rated T for Teen by ESRB on PS5, PS4, PC, and Google Play, and 12+ on iOS. For more information, please visit Genshin Impact’s official website (genshin.hoyoverse.com) or follow @GenshinImpact on X, Instagram, and Facebook.
About Genshin Impact
Genshin Impact is a free-to-play open-world adventure RPG that brings players to the visually stunning world of Teyvat. The player takes on the role of the mysterious “Traveler,” who sets off on a journey to discover the fate of their lost sibling. Starting from Version 5.0, Natlan, the sixth of the seven nations is open for exploration. Players can explore each nation with unique cultures and vast landscapes, meet a diverse cast of characters, master the art of element-based combat, and unveil the secrets of Teyvat. With cross-progression and Co-Op functions, players can now continue their adventure across PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PC, Android, and iOS alone or with friends.
About HoYoverse
HoYoverse is committed to providing immersive virtual world experiences to players around the world. We have brought fans popular games including Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, Honkai Impact 3rd, Tears of Themis, and Zenless Zone Zero, as well as a wide range of entertainment content. Community is at the heart of everything we do. We are devoted to engaging fans and fostering an enthusiastic and inclusive global community that provides access and encouragement for people to share their passion for ACG (Animation, Comics, and Games) through their own creativity and skills.
Pushing the boundaries of imagination, we consistently explore cutting-edge game development technologies, and have accumulated leading technical capabilities in cel shading, cloud gaming, and other fields. In the future, we will continue to expand our content production, technology research, and publishing duties through operations in offices in Singapore, Montreal, Los Angeles, Tokyo, Seoul, and other areas.
