Pre-Orders for Standard and Collector’s Editions Begin 26^th March

26^th March, 2024 – SQUARE ENIX® announced over the weekend that Dawntrail™, the fifth expansion for its critically acclaimed MMO, FINAL FANTASY™ XIV Online, is scheduled to launch on Tuesday, 2^nd July, 2024. The Collector’s Edition was also revealed, with pre-orders for all products starting on Tuesday, 26^th March, 2024.

During the FINAL FANTASY XIV panel at PAX East 2024, Producer and Director Naoki Yoshida looked back at the title’s journey over the past decade and highlighted content set to arrive in the upcoming Dawntrail expansion, which will include a brand-new story; two new playable jobs, pictomancer and viper; a variety of new dungeons and challenging encounters, an increase of the level cap to 100, and more.

Yoshida also revealed the Dawntrail Collector’s Edition, which will be available for pre-order in limited quantities exclusively on the Square Enix Store starting Tuesday, 26^th March, 2024 at 8:00 pm AEDT. More information can be found on the official Dawntrail site: https://eu.finalfantasyxiv.com/dawntrail/product

The Dawntrail Collector’s Edition is a bundle containing a code for the FINAL FANTASY XIV: Dawntrail Digital Collector’s Edition for Windows® or Mac, and the physical Collector’s Box. PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S and Steam players can order the Collector’s Box as a standalone product and pre-order the Dawntrail Digital Collector’s Edition separately on their respective platforms.

The Dawntrail Collector’s Box includes only the physical goods listed below and does not include a copy of Dawntrail, in-game bonus items, or pre-order bonuses.

• Dawntrail Special Art Box – A unique art box with a shimmering golden base, evocative of a fabled city of gold. It features a Dawntrail illustration by artist Yoshitaka Amano.
• Expertly Crafted Viper Figure – An impressive high-quality figure that showcases the Warrior of Light as a viper. Including the base, the figure measures approximately H 9.65″ x W 4.52″ x D 5.90″ (H 24.5cm x W 11.5cm x D 15cm).
• Adventurer’s Cloth Map – The latest version of the FFXIV world map, which includes new locations debuting in Dawntrail. Printed on high-quality cloth, measuring approximately 16.53″ x 29.52″ (42cm x 75cm).
• The Unending Journey – A ruled notebook inspired by a favourite journal of adventurers, measuring approximately 5.90″ x 4.33″ (15cm x 11cm).
• Adventurer’s Pen Case – A roll-up pen case to hold writing instruments and other small items essential to your adventures. Unfolded, the pen case measures approximately 8.26″ x 9.44″ (21cm x 24cm).

Additionally, the Dawntrail Digital Collector’s Edition will also be available on 26^th March, 2024 for pre-order from participating retailers, and will include the following in-game bonus items:

• In-game Item: Ark Mount – Cleave a trail through the heavens with your own personal Ark, modeled after the dynamic eidolon from FINAL FANTASY IX. A trailer showcasing the mount can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/2BC8s5jBNPM
• In-game Item: Garnet Minion – Freer than a canary and sharper than a dagger, this lovingly rendered mammet of FINAL FANTASY IX’s Garnet will fly fearlessly to lands afar.
• In-game Item: Chocobo Brush: Pictomancer Weapon – With its charming chocobo motif and signature twinkling star effect, this whimsical brush draws out the best in any pictomancer.

Players who pre-order FINAL FANTASY XIV: Dawntrail from participating retailers will be eligible to receive the following bonuses:

• Early Access – Early access is tentatively scheduled to begin on Friday, 28^th June, 2024 at 7:00 p.m AEST and will allow users to play Dawntrail ahead of the official release.
• In-game Item: Wind-up Zidane Minion – This miniature version of FINAL FANTASY IX‘s Zidane makes for an ideal adventuring companion ─ so long as you keep an eye on your valuables.
• In-game Item: Azeyma’s Earrings – Earrings crafted in the image of the radiant sun, symbol of the goddess Azeyma. These useful earrings feature attributes that will vary according to the user’s class/job and current level when equipped. Additionally, the earring grants a 30% increase in EXP gained by defeating enemies when worn, perfect for leveling your jobs to 90.

Pre-order bonus codes will be delivered upon pre-ordering Dawntrail for Windows, Mac, and Steam and can be redeemed immediately. Digital pre-orders purchased from the PlayStation Store and Microsoft Store will not require separate bonus codes. Thanks to the in-game items being delivered upon pre-order of Dawntrail, playerswill be able to use their Azeyma’s Earrings to catch up to level 90 before the expansion releases on Tuesday, 2^nd July, 2024. 

FINAL FANTASY XIV Patch 6.58 also recently released, featuring various adjustments to playable content, and the start of a new PvP season. Additional details on Patch 6.58 can be found here: https://sqex.to/L2Ai1

The FINAL FANTASY XVI crossover questline, titled “The Path Infernal,” will be available from 2^nd April through 8^th May. Players who complete the quests will be able to receive multiple FINAL FANTASY XVI-themed in-game rewards. More information on the crossover can be viewed here: https://eu.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/ffxvi/

FINAL FANTASY XIV Online is now available for Xbox Series X|S, allowing for more players on the Xbox family of consoles to join the Warriors of Light in Eorzea and beyond! Until April 19, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers can claim a Starter Edition via Xbox Game Pass Perks, which includes A Realm Reborn™, Heavensward™, and Stormblood™—the equivalent of three full FINAL FANTASY titles. Players who purchase the Xbox version or receive the Starter Edition through Perks by April 19 will also receive fun and useful in-game items to assist them on their journey, including Menphina’s earring (30% EXP boost up to level 80) and the Palom minion (vanity pet).

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 even further expanded Free Trial now includes all content from A Realm Reborn™, the Heavensward™ expansion and the Stormblood™expansion (and updates through Patch 4.58), including an additional playable race (Au Ra) and five additional playable jobs (Dark Knight, Astrologian, Machinist, Red Mage and Samurai). 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 185 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 88 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

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PlayStation Australia is pleased to announce the upcoming free playable demo for Stellar Blade, coming Saturday, 30 March to PlayStation 5.

The demo takes place from the very beginning of the game when Eve, a member of the 7th Airborne Squad is sent to Earth on a mission to reclaim the planet from Naytiba, up to the first boss fight. This first stage will include the tutorial phase to help players familiarise themselves with basic combat features as they explore post-war Eidos 7, a human city now infested by the Naytiba giving players an early grasp of gameplay mechanics that will serve them throughout the game’s story. 

Check out the trailer demo teaser below:

There is also a little surprise included for players who complete the first stage. From the smooth 60fps combat to the haptics, players will feel through the DualSense wireless controller, there are various charms of the game that players can only confidently appreciate through hands-on experience. 

For those who complete the demo stage, they can carry over their save data when the full game releases on Friday, 26 April, starting from the last checkpoint. Please note the save data must be stored on your PS5 system.

The Stellar Blade demo will be available Saturday, 30 March. 

Alongside the demo, the full game will feature the following language options:

Voice Over: Korean, English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Latin Spanish.

Text: Korean, English (US), French, Italian, German, Spanish, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Arabic, Turkish, Thai, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese. 

Mark your calendar for Friday, 26 April, and make sure not to miss the preorder bonuses. The time for humankind to reclaim Earth has nearly arrived.

To learn more about the Stellar Blade demo visit the PlayStation Blog. 

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

Available from today until 31st March (inclusive), players will be able to pick up a great saving on a PlayStation® 5 Disc Console – available at up to $75 AUD off for a promo RRP of $724.95* (promotional price – actual retailer prices may vary) at participating retailers. Discover games on PS5 that push your emotions beyond expectations. Feel it now on PS5.

2024 has kicked off with a bang with the likes of Helldivers 2, Rise of The Ronin, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Stellar Blade to come. They join an amazing catalogue of PS5 games including 2023 blockbuster titles Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 and Final Fantasy XVI.

PlayStation has continued to deliver incredible gaming experiences to the growing PS5 community, including updates to its game subscription service, PlayStation Plus, which offers benefits such as access to the Game and Classics Catalogue with hundreds of games to choose from. 

Save on a PS5 console until 31st March with discounts available at participating retailers. Please see here for more details.

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

Year 2 Focuses on Feel, Gear/Gadgets, and Ghastly Ghosts in FREE DLC Plans

March 25, 2023 (Lakewood, CO) – Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed, a 4v1 haunt-or-hunt action-packed video game, from the asymmetrical multiplayer experts at IllFonic is primed to release new information on the game’s year two, FREE DLC roadmap. Fans can expect a heightened focus on interactive play and so much more.

“We have been so focused on building an immersive world, one fans would recognize and appreciate,” remarks Jared Gerritzen, Chief Creative Officer at IllFonic. “Our goal now is to double down on the feel. As a long-time Ghostbusters fan, I want to feel immersed. Our drive for DLC year two: heighten the fun, heighten the experience.”

IllFonic has planned four major DLC releases throughout 2024. The first release, in March, will coincide with Columbia Pictures’ upcoming release, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, out in theaters on March 22. Fans will get to try their hand at taking down Garraka, master of the Death Chill and the newest villain to join Ghostbusters lore. Or maybe fans want to play the heavy themselves and plunge the world into a new ice age. Either way, this DLC will let fans live out experiences inspired by the new movie’s adventure. The free DLC will also include more Ghostbuster gear – proton packs, suits, and more.

Future DLCs will also include a 40th Anniversary announcement, a return of a fan favorite, a bounty challenge for the ages, and more. Each DLC focuses on gameplay, a ghastly ghost, and team gear/gadgets to make busting feel oh-so-good. No matter what, fans of Ghostbusters have the chance to unite forces or rally against each other seamlessly across platforms, whether playing on PC/Epic Games Store/STEAM, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, or Nintendo Switch.

In Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed, Ray Stantz, and Winston Zeddemore open the Firehouse to you and the next generation of Ghostbusters. This asymmetrical game of hide and seek is a 4v1 setup where players will either be part of a team of new Ghostbusters or a Ghost. This title not only allows players to enjoy the game solo or with up to four friends but also features an online and offline single-player mode available in the form of bot-assisted play. Most importantly, the more you play, the more the story will unfold (with cutscenes). Whether haunting or hunting, the game is easy to learn and fun to master!

More About the Game:

Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed has all the iconic gear and gadgets, from Proton Packs to P.K.E. Meters, and Ghost Traps that fans would expect and new gamers to the universe will enjoy when playing as a Ghostbuster. In addition, many will recognize the Firehouse and Ray’s Occult Books that act as the game’s hub. This is where players will choose missions, customize their characters, practice firing their particle throwers, and explore all there is to learn. And yes, you will hear the original film actors reprising their roles as Ray Stantz and Winston Zeddemore, along with some new friends!

• As the Ghost – Ghosts have multiple abilities in their arsenal, like possessing objects, of course, sliming, and more, that make haunting all the various locations a blast to play. Choose from up to five Ghosts with unique skills, ultimate abilities, and commendable minions fueled by ectoplasm. Fly around public locations and possess an inordinate amount of inanimate objects to evade pursuing Ghostbusters. Frighten citizens until they flee in fear, prank unsuspecting Ghostbusters, and hide your rifts to spawn safely in case you get trapped.
• As a Ghostbuster – Be one of the four proton pack-wielding Ghostbusters and attempt to catch a Ghost haunting unique locations with your trusty ghost trap and tools. Use the P.K.E. Meter to sniff out rifts that act as the Ghost’s spawn points and destroy them with your Proton Pack’s particle thrower before the Ghost completes their haunt. As players progress, they will unlock cosmetics and upgrades for both Ghostbusters and Ghosts to evolve their gameplay experiences. The look and feel will deliver to fans an immersive experience in the universe, allowing them to play out their Ghostbusting fantasies.
• Locations – Explore multiple unique locations, including a museum, winter lodge, docked ship, multi-leveled prison, an active brewery, and more. Complete challenges, customize your Ghostbuster and Ghosts and locate hidden spores, mold, and fungus to gain access to more unlockables.
• Game Tip – As you play more, a story arc unveils itself. Follow the requests of Ray Stantz and Winston Zeddemore to uncover cutscenes that build an exciting tale! Yes, it’s multiplayer with more…

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About IllFonic Inc.

Founded in 2007, IllFonic is an independent video game developer with studios in Lakewood, Colorado; Tacoma, Washington; and Austin, Texas. Our staff is composed of video game, music, and technology veterans redefining how games are made and marketed. Titles and collaborations include Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed, Arcadegeddon, Predator: Hunting Grounds, Friday the 13th: The Game, Dead Alliance, Star Citizen, Evolve, Armored Warfare, and Nexuiz.

For more information visit www.illfonic.com.

About Sony Pictures Consumer Products Sony Pictures Consumer Products (SPCP) is the licensing and merchandising division of Sony Pictures’ Motion Picture Group and Sony Pictures Television for Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE), a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Group Corporation. SPE’s global operations encompass motion picture production, acquisition, and distribution; television production, acquisition, and distribution; television networks; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; and development of new entertainment products, services and technologies. Sony Pictures Television operates dozens of wholly-owned or joint-venture production companies around the world. SPE’s Motion Picture Group production organizations include Columbia Pictures, Screen Gems, TriStar Pictures, 3000 Pictures, Sony Pictures Animation, Stage 6 Films, AFFIRM Films, Sony Pictures International Productions, and Sony Pictures Classics. For additional information, visit http://www.sonypictures.com/corp/divisions.html

LOS ANGELES – March 25, 2024 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, announced that its upcoming mobile and PC game Solo Leveling:ARISE, has achieved more than 5 million pre-registrations worldwide in less than a week.

Players who pre-register for the game, including the 5 million fans who have already signed up, l have the opportunity to secure various limited-time rewards when the game officially launches. Rewards include Legendary Artifact Sets, the Chic Black Suit Costume for Sung Jinwoo, two Mana Power Crystals for each attribute (for a total of 10), and 100,000  Gold. Players can also receive Jinwoo’s cherished partner Yoo Jinho as an additional pre-registration reward.

Fans around the globe can view the latest teasers on the official YouTube Channel.  Players can get an early sneak peek at Emma Laurent, a brand-new, original Hunter made exclusive for Solo Leveling:ARISE.A new “Hunter Analysis File” video is also available,  giving players everything they need to know about the “Ultimate Hunter” Choi Jong-In.

Solo Leveling:ARISE is an action RPG adaptation of Solo Leveling, based on the hit Webtoon. Taking on the role of Jinwoo, players can experience his level-ups and progress through the beloved Webtoon tale firsthand, taking on dynamic battles, and creating their own combat styles that rely on various combinations of skills and weapons. Players can team up with hunters from the Webtoon and summon their own “Army of Shadows” just like Jinwoo brought his army with the famous line “Arise.” in the Webtoon.

Please visitthe official website, X, Facebook, Instagram, Discord, and official YouTube channel to stay up-to-date with the latest information about Solo Leveling:ARISE.

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 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.

TOKYO – March 25, 2024 – ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom In The Mist, the sequel to the critically-acclaimed dark fantasy metroidvania fairy tale ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights, which sold more than 1.4 million copies from publisher Binary Haze Interactive as well as developers Adglobe and Live Wire, launches today on PC via Steam Early Access.

A king’s desire for expansion leads to the creation of artificial intelligence known as the Homunculi. However, tragedy strikes when mysterious toxins rise from beneath the Land of Fumes driving the human-like machines to madness. As mankind flees for safety, Lilac, the “Attuner” who can purify corruption from unnatural souls, rises to the occasion. But who will Lilac save — the humans or the Homunculi?

Slay multitudes of mechanical monsters with the help of the Spirit Reaper who fights at Lilac’s command. Convert enemy bosses into allies by purifying their souls, then employ their skills to add 30 enhanced attack and movement abilities to Lilac’s disposal. Level up abilities at rest points, and equip up to four friendly powers at once to adjust to any combat situation.

Combine double-jumps with special movement abilities to traverse crumbling ruins, and search for relics and lore-filled notes chronicling the Kingdom’s downfall. Collect gold and spare parts scattered across abandoned cities, decrepit dungeons, deserted laboratories, and abandoned sorcerer academies. Then, visit the Blacksmith to trade resources for weapons and stat-boosting items.

Delight in the enchanting tunes by returning musical group Mili (ENDER LILIES, Ghost in the Shell). ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist’s original soundtrack will be available for purchase at a later date.

Adventure at any pace through a hand-drawn enthralling atmosphere, and witness nightmarish memories through cutscenes that reveal Lilac’s mysterious origins. Today’s Early Access launch invites intrepid explorers to see ENDER MAGNOLIA’s beginning and first third of content planned for 1.0. The 1.0 launch will include hours of added content, including additional abilities, enemies, biomes, bosses, and much more. 

“The feedback we received from the ENDER LILIES community has been a major contributor to the development of ENDER MAGNOLIA,” says Hiroyuki Kobayashi, CEO, Binary Haze Interactive. “We encourage everyone to lend their voice during Early Access, and . we have much more to share at 1.0, stay tuned!”

ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in The Mist is now available on PC via Steam Early Access for $19.99, with the 1.0 launch arriving on PC via Steam, PlayStation 4|5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch in 2024 with language options in Japanese, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified & Traditional), and Korean-language support.

For more information, please visit the ENDER MAGNOLIA – Bloom in The Mist – official website, follow ENDER LILIES on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, as well as Binary Haze Interactive’s official account on Twitter.

About Binary Haze Interactive

Binary Haze Interactive, founded in 2020 by Hiroyuki Kobayashi, is a production and publishing company located in Tokyo, Japan, Starting with ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights, Binary Haze publishes games with a focus on atmospheric settings for major consoles and PC.

Spain – 25th March 2024. Firenut Games is thrilled to announce a new agreement with developer Trigger the Monster to publish the dark fantasy adventure management title S.O.L Search of Light in late spring 2024 for PC via Steam, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch. 

S.O.L Search of Light is a steampunk / dark fantasy adventure game that also introduces resource management, narrative mechanics, and tower defense into the gameplay. Play as The Foreigner, the enigmatic main character who must ascend through levels of the Underground to reveal the mysteries hidden on the surface. To achieve his goals, The Foreigner must rely solely on his ingenuity and the help of the domestic robots that work as assistants to the remaining inhabitants of the Underground. 

By exploring the dark environment of the Underground, The Foreigner will discover new resources to fortify his village against the hordes of enemies that attack your base every ‘night’. Defend, improve, explore and discover the truth behind the mysteries of this dark narrative. 

Watch the S.O.L Search of Light announcement trailer below:

Features of S.O.L Search of Light

• Tower-Defense – Hordes of enemies will attack your base, so you must use your domestic robots to help you gather resources to fortify and improve your base little by little. 
• Customisation – Improve and customise your character by using different resources and random objects that will discover by exploring the Underground. Each time you play will be a fresh gameplay experience. 
• Exploration – The Underground allows you to choose your own way as you hunt for resources to improve your base and your character. But be careful, as you will face different randomly generated puzzles, traps and enemies that stand between you and the valuable resources you need. 

S.O.L Search of Light will be released in late spring 2024 for PC via Steam, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch. Fans can Wishlist the game on Steam, Nintendo Switch (US) and PlayStation now.

S.O.L Search of Light is developed by Trigger the Monster and published by Firenut Games.

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About Firenut Games 

Firenut Games is a European video game publishing company for PC and Consoles that aims to support great talents and launch video games with a unique essence. Our philosophy is to produce video games focused on gamers.

Player-created Mods and Maps Available to Download and Play at Launch

STOCKHOLM – March 25, 2024 – Paradox Interactive and Colossal Order today launched Cities: Skylines II – Beach Properties, the first post-launch asset pack for Cities: Skylines II. Bringing new buildings, a new zoning option, and more to the sequel to Paradox’s best-selling city-builder game, Beach Properties is available now from digital retailers for a suggested retail price of $9.99/£8.49/€9.99, or as part of a bundle in the Cities: Skylines II Waterfronts Expansion Pass or Ultimate Edition. The game has also been updated today with the first in-game modding options, allowing players to create, share, and play with Map and Code Mods through the free Paradox Mods platform.

Apply some sunscreen and take in the Beach Properties release trailer:

Beach Properties allows players to beautify and build a better beachfront, including a new Waterfront zoning option dedicated to waterfront buildings, new growable and signature buildings for both European and North American themes, and new trees to inspire creative coastlines. The Asset Pack is available today, alongside an extensive update to Cities: Skylines II that includes beta implementation of the editor, performance improvements, fixes, and community requests. The full patch notes are available here: https://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/threads/modding-wavelet-patch-1-1-0f1.1640000/

Today also marks the launch of the Cities: Skylines II Modding Beta, with immediate access to Map and Code mods. Using the Paradox Mods platform, also integrated into the Cities: Skylines II experience, creations can be played locally and shared globally. The platform also allows players to discover and curate other available mods, organize their preferred mods into one-click Playsets, and more. As of today, mod creators have already created new versions of some of the most popular Cities: Skylines mods for all players to download and try immediately. Asset modding and improvements to the toolset will be made available later this year.

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.

CD PROJEKT RED announces a free trial of Cyberpunk 2077 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, available from March 28th until 31st.

Players who have not yet experienced Cyberpunk 2077 will be able to try it for free on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. This is an excellent opportunity for gamers to immerse themselves in the world of the dark future and get a taste of what CD PROJEKT RED‘s award-winning RPG has to offer.

The Cyberpunk 2077 free trial will be available from March 28th, 8:00 AM PDT to March 31st, 11:59 PM. Offering five hours of unrestricted gameplay, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S console owners will be able to play the trial without any additional fees or subscriptions*.

This is the ultimate Cyberpunk 2077 experience — during the free trial period, players will have access to the base game, which includes all previous updates, such as the groundbreaking Update 2.0 featuring major gameplay overhauls and new features like redesigned skill trees and perks, vehicle combat, a new police system, and more. Players will also be able to experience Update 2.1, which introduced a fully functional metro system, the ability to listen to in-game radio stations outside of vehicles via the radioport, new vehicles, and more to the game. After the free trial ends, players who decide to purchase Cyberpunk 2077 will have their progress seamlessly carried over to the full version of the game.

All newcomers to Night City can take advantage of a handful of tips included in the official game guide prepared by CD PROJEKT RED — available to download for free.

*Terms of use and access to the Cyberpunk 2077 free trial may vary by region.

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.

BOSTON – March 25, 2024 – PAX East, the East Coast’s most-attended gaming event, returns to Boston on Thursday, May 8, 2025, through Sunday, May 11, 2025. Additionally, show organizers ReedPop and Penny Arcade announce badges for PAX West 2024 will go on sale on Thursday, May 30.

PAX West celebrates its 20th anniversary in the city where it all started, at the Seattle Convention Center this Labor Day weekend from Friday, Aug. 30, through Monday, Sept. 2. 

“We might be wrapping up PAX East, but we’ve already got our sights set on PAX West in September,” said Jerry Holkins, co-founder of Penny Arcade and PAX.  “The show’s twentieth year is just getting underway.”

Show organizers ReedPop and Penny Arcade will share more details about PAX East 2025 in the coming months. Badges for PAX West 2024 go on sale Thursday, May 30.

For travel information, event schedules, FAQs, and more, visit the official PAX website, and follow PAX on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, Twitch, YouTube, and Instagram.

About PAX

PAX, or Penny Arcade Expo, is a festival for gamers to celebrate gaming culture. First held in Seattle in 2004, PAX has nearly doubled in size each successive year, with PAX Prime 2014 selling out of tickets in a matter of minutes. Connecting the world’s leading game publishers with their most avid and influential fans, PAX expanded with a second show in Boston in 2010, and a third in San Antonio in 2015, making it the three largest gaming shows in North America. The first international PAX was held in Melbourne, Australia in 2013. In 2017, Penny Arcade established PAX Unplugged, its first tabletop-focused show, held in Philadelphia.

About ReedPop

ReedPop is a boutique group within RX – one of the world’s leading events organizers. Launched in 2006, the group has become the number one producer of pop culture events across the globe as well as a full service digital content provider and media company. Delivering once-in-a-lifetime fan experiences curated specifically for localized audiences, ReedPop currently features events in North America and Europe, including: New York Comic Con (NYCC), Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2), PAX West, East, and Unplugged, Emerald City Comic Con (ECCC), Star Wars Celebration, MCM Comic Con, Eurogamer Expo (EGX), Star Trek Missions and more. In addition to organizing and managing events, ReedPop also runs and operates the Gamer Network and its portfolio of leading gaming websites including Eurogamer, Rock Paper Shotgun and GamesIndustry.Biz. The staff at ReedPop are a fan-based, globally focused group of professionals that are uniquely qualified to build and serve the communities with whom they share a common passion.

About Penny Arcade

Penny Arcade has been the world’s most popular webcomic for over 20 years, with over 3.5 million readers. Started in 1998 in the living room of Mike Krahulik & Jerry Holkins, it has grown into a media empire encompassing multiple beloved properties such as Lookouts, Automata, and beloved D&D live-play series Acquisitions Incorporated. Penny Arcade was responsible for the creation of Child’s Play, a gaming charity that has raised over $45 million dollars for children across the world. They are also the founders of PAX, the number one consumer gaming festival in North America, with hundreds of thousands of loyal visitors every year.