One of the most revolutionary roguelike dungeon crawler games is making its way to Microsoft systems, as Hades PS4, PS5, Xbox release date has been announced for August 13, and it’s also coming to Game Pass on day one!
Check out the announcement trailer from the folks at Supergiant Games!
If you’re new to the whole Hades fandom, here’s the overview from the game’s Steam page.
Hades is a god-like rogue-like dungeon crawler that combines the best aspects of Supergiant’s critically acclaimed titles, including the fast-paced action of Bastion, the rich atmosphere and depth of Transistor, and the character-driven storytelling of Pyre.
BATTLE OUT OF HELL
As the immortal Prince of the Underworld, you’ll wield the powers and mythic weapons of Olympus to break free from the clutches of the god of the dead himself, while growing stronger and unraveling more of the story with each unique escape attempt.
UNLEASH THE FURY OF OLYMPUS
The Olympians have your back! Meet Zeus, Athena, Poseidon, and many more, and choose from their dozens of powerful Boons that enhance your abilities. There are thousands of viable character builds to discover as you go.
We previously reported that Hades was getting a PS4 port, which we reported about here.
Hades comes to consoles and Xbox Game Pass on August 13.
While Back 4 Blood might be seen as the spiritual successor for the Left 4 Dead franchise (which is a given since it’s being made by the same devs), the game will also feature PvP (player vs player) action! The Back 4 Blood PvP mode is called “Swarm,” and we have gameplay for it for those curious!
In Swarm, two squads of four players on each side will face off against one another in best-of-three series of rounds, as teams swap between playing as the Cleaners (humans, zombie killers), and the Ridden (monsters). Points are awarded on how long the Cleaners can stay live, and surive the Ridden assault, with the team that manages to be alive the longest as the Cleaners winning the match!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XjU21ZKAQ0
In addition to that, there’s also another trailer released today, and this one features the playable Ridden variants in the game! Gamers can choose from nine Ridden variants: the Tallboy, Bruiser, Crusher, Reeker, Exploder, Retch, Stinger, Hocker and Stalker. As one might expect, each Ridden has their own abilities and can be upgraded with enhanced mutations.
In case you didn’t know, Square Enix announced a new entry in the Final Fantasy franchise with “Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin” which is being developed by Team Ninja! If you’re curious how it will play, you don’t have to wait long for that — provided you have a PS5, as the Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin trial version is now live for PS5 gamers!
Note that while you can download the trial client now, the actual time on when you can test it is scheduled! So you can’t just hop in anytime and play it. Note that the availability will depend on your region (it is live in AU right now, and in US as we’ve downloaded it ourselves).
The survey schedule has also been posted, and this is what Square Enix has to say about that: “A survey accompanies the trial version, so please take the time to give us your honest opinions about your experience. Your feedback will be taken into consideration as we continue to develop the game.”
Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin will be released sometime in 2022 for the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series and PC.
Prepare to embark on a very different adventure that’s a part of the Final Fantasy series, as Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin has been revealed during E3 2021, and it is coming to consoles and PC this 2022!
Here’s the reveal trailer showcasing this Team Ninja, Koei Tecmo, and Square Enix collaboration!
Here’s the details on the game via press release, as well as the fact that a limited run trial version of the game can be downloaded today for the PS5 and it will be available until June 24!
SQUARE ENIX® today announced STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN™, revealed as part of the SQUARE ENIX PRESENTS livestream at E3. The new action RPG has been made in collaboration with Team NINJA from KOEI TECMO GAMES, creators of the NINJA GAIDEN and Nioh series, and brings a new vision to the FINAL FANTASY® series. Players will be able to purchase STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN on PlayStation®5 (PS5™), PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC in 2022.
The STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN TRIAL VERSION was also announced during the showcase, which gives players the opportunity to experience a taste of the full game centering on Jack and his allies—Ash and Jed—as they throw open the gates to the Chaos Shrine. Burning with the resolve to defeat Chaos, and with the memories of their struggle buried deep in their hearts, are they the foretold Warriors of Light?
Players of the STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN TRIAL VERSION can explore this dark fantasy world as they battle an array of iconic monsters from the FINAL FANTASY series, using powerful spells and abilities from a sample of jobs including warrior, dragoon and black mage.
We previously reported that Koei Tecmo and Team Ninja would be teaming up with Square Enix for an FF spin-off game. Now it’s been confirmed and Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin will be released for PC and consoles some time in 2022.
Teased last year by Platinum Games, Square Enix has lifted the lid on Babylon’s Fall, which has today been confirmed as a live service game! Players can expect co-op battles in Babylon’s Fall which has been confirmed for the PS4, PS5 and Steam.
There’s two new trailers out, with one featuring snippets of gameplay, while the other video has the developers talking about the game.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRX3EqCyB1c
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTDfTtK35d0&t=5s
About Babylon’s Fall:
In BABYLON’S FALL players become a group of warriors known as the sentinels, bonded with special equipment called Gideon Coffins, and throw themselves into an odyssey to overcome the titanic Tower of Babylon, within which sleeps a great legacy. In addition to weapons wielded in both hands, characters can use the power of their Gideon Coffin to equip two more, allowing for combinations of up to four weapons at once. The capabilities of different equipment will also bring endless variation to the strategy that can be employed. The game’s visuals are achieved using a newly developed “brushwork style” to create a unique fantasy setting with a medieval oil painting aesthetic.
Those looking forward to the game, expect beta tests to be rolled out leading up to launch! There will be three phases, with “differing tests being carried out across each one and more platforms being added as they progress.” If you’re interested in that, head on over here to sign up.
No release date has been given for the game or the beta, but once we know more, we’ll let our readers know.
At Square Enix’s E3 show, Crystal Dynamics has revealed a new trailer for the Marvel’s Avengers Black Panther update now officially titled War for Wakanda! The Marrvel’s Avengers War for Wakanda expansion will be free, and feature Black Panther, and a new villain in Klaw, too! The War for Wakanda update will be out this August, though there’s no set release day yet.
Here’s the cinematic trailer for it:
Black Panther must defend Wakanda from Klaw, who seeks to steal Vibranium for his own desires. Watch the cinematic trailer for Marvel’s Avengers Expansion: Black Panther – War for Wakanda. Available in August 2021!
Once the update is out, or we know more about it, we’ll be sure to let our readers know.
It’s time to get awesome and direct the mismatched misfits from outer space as a team, as Guardians of the Galaxy The Game has been revealed Square Enix and Eidos Montreal — and it launches for consoles and PC this October!
Check out the amazing first trailer below and see how you as the player must control Star-Lord to lead his team!
Here’s the overview of the game as described by the developers via press release!
Fire up Star-Lord’s jet boots for a wild ride across the cosmos in this fresh take on Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy. With the unpredictable Guardians at your side, blast your way from one explosive situation to another, with both original and well-known Marvel characters caught in a struggle for the fate of the universe. You got this. Probably.
“The Eidos-Montréal team is honored to have the opportunity to work on such an iconic franchise alongside our trusted collaborators at Marvel Entertainment,” said David Anfossi, Head of Studio at Eidos-Montréal. “Our teams are known for revisiting IPs and bringing their own twists and craft to the stories and the art surrounding them. As you will experience, it’s no different for Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy.”
Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy is created by the seasoned Eidos-Montréal team, working closely with Marvel Entertainment to provide an original and authentic experience inspired by over 50 years of Guardians of the Galaxy lore. Influenced by the comics, this unique spin on the Guardians of the Galaxy will take players on a riotous journey across the stars as Peter Quill and the Guardians unintentionally become the galaxy’s first and last line of defense.
“A distinct mix of sci-fi, family drama, and rock n’ roll attitude with an edgy aesthetic is the foundation for our Guardians franchise”, said Jay Ong, EVP and Head of Marvel Games. “We are thrilled to collaborate with Eidos-Montréal knowing they are the team that can deliver on this core promise. The team’s laser-focused vision for our beloved band of misfits shines in Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy. We are excited for our fans to play it this October.”
Master Star-Lord’s dynamic combat style to obliterate foes with his Element Blasters and call on the unique abilities of each Guardian to defeat a wild variety of interplanetary enemies. Also, as self-proclaimed leader of the Guardians of the Galaxy, players will engage in select player-choice driven dialogue and interactions between Quill and the Guardians that further strengthens the bonds within this dysfunctional family.
Finally, Marvel’sGuardians of the Galaxy wouldn’t be complete without a killer soundtrack to rock out to while soaring through space in the Milano. The game is jam-packed with classic 1980s hits and kicking original tracks.
Looking very much inspired by the James Gunn directed Marvel Studios films of the same name, Guardians of the Galaxy The Game will definitely get fans excited to play as Star-Lord and lead Gamora, Rocket, Drax, and Groot on many missions and misadventures around the galaxy while having some 80’s styled retro music playing on the background. In fact, Square Enix also released some gameplay footage and a behind the scenes video during their Square Enix Presents E3 showcase.
We reported that Guardians of the Galaxy The Game would be appearing on Square Enix Presents, and sure enough it did!
Looks like there’ll be a new kind of co-op shooter game that’s open-world and let’s you take on vampires, as new IP Redfall has been revealed by Betheda on E3 2021 — and it will be an Xbox exclusive!
Here’s the reveal trailer of this Arkane Austin game straight from the Xbox Bethesda showcase.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pWjcqXnP2g
Here’s the overview of this new shooter and IP from the official press release.
Redfall is an open-world co-op FPS from Arkane Austin, the award-winning team behind Prey and Dishonored. Continuing Arkane’s legacy of carefully crafted worlds and love of creative game mechanics, Redfall brings the studio’s signature gameplay to the co-operative action and FPS genres.
The quaint island town of Redfall, Mass., is under siege by a legion of vampires who have blocked out the sun and cut the island off from the outside world. Trapped with a handful of survivors against a horde of creatures threatening to bleed the town dry, players will choose from a diverse roster of heroes and group up with others to create the perfect team of vampire slayers.
Redfall blends single- and multiplayer options seamlessly, allowing the player to venture into the darkness alone or to squad-up with up to three friends for four-player co-op. Teammates can try different hero loadouts and combine their strengths to overcome the vampire legion and their brood of maniacal followers.
For another Xbox Bethesda showcase reveal, check out the new Starfield trailer and release date details here.
Redfall will be released for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Game Pass, and PC on summer 2022.
Looks like the action-role playing game from the directors of the original Fallout games is getting a sequel to its name, as The outer Worlds 2 gets a surprise teaser reveal over at E3 2021!
Check out the brilliant and hilariously presented trailer below.
Just like the narrator of the trailer said – there’s no name for the protagonist, no story set, and no other details… Other than the title being revealed, and at least they were honest about that much. Here’s the simple description that accompanied the official announce trailer.
New solar system, new crew, same Outer Worlds. The Outer Worlds 2 is coming…and when that day is closer we will show you more…but until then enjoy this.
While we’re still in the dark about the sequel, here’s a refresher on what the first Outer Worlds was all about.
The Outer Worlds is an award-winning single-player first-person sci-fi RPG from Obsidian Entertainment and Private Division.
Lost in transit while on a colonist ship bound for the furthest edge of the galaxy, you awake decades later only to find yourself in the midst of a deep conspiracy threatening to destroy the Halcyon colony. As you explore the furthest reaches of space and encounter various factions, all vying for power, the character you decide to become will determine how this player-driven story unfolds. In the corporate equation for the colony, you are the unplanned variable.
If you own an Xbox console and ever wanted to play the Yakuza series on the platform today is your lucky day, as Yakuza: Like A Dragon is coming to Xbox Game Pass today as announced during the E3 2021 Xbox and Bethesda Showcase!
Here’s the trailer showing the other Yakuza games and of course Like a Dragon coming to Xbox Game Pass.
If you’re new to Yakuza: Like a Dragon, here’s the official synopsis from the official Xbox page of the game.
Become Ichiban Kasuga, a low-ranking yakuza grunt left on the brink of death by the man he trusted most. Take up your legendary bat and get ready to crack some underworld skulls in dynamic RPG combat set against the backdrop of modern-day Japan.
Originally released on November last year for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PS4, and then for PS5 on March of this year, Like a Dragon will make its epic debut on Xbox Game Pass TODAY. Be sure to read our review of the spin-off game that features a very different protagonist from longtime hero Kazuma Kiryu, and why the form of combat featured here will define the future of the series going forward with new sequels that come for the franchise.
Blizzard is letting gamers into the gates of hell once more later this year, as the Diablo 2 Resurrected release date has been announced for September 23, 2021 for the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and PC!! Alongside that, we got a new trailer for it as well!
Check out the release date announcement video below.
Don’t forget, aside from the base game, Diablo 2 Resurrected also features the Lord of Destruction expansion as well.
In addition to the trailer and release date, Blizzard has also announced that the game will be getting an open beta this August too! This will be available on all platforms, and feature five of the game’s seven character classes!
A Diablo II: Resurrected multiplayeropen beta will take place on supporting platforms in August, featuringfive of the final game’sseven highly customizable character classes for players to choose from—the Amazon, Barbarian, Paladin, and Sorceress from the core game, as well as the Druid from the included Lord of Destruction expansion. The Necromancer and Assassin will be available when the game officially launches.
Diablo 2 Resurrected will be available on Sept. 23 for a suggested retail price of $39.99.
Halo fans, 343 Industries has finally given us our first look at Halo Infinite multiplayer gameplay! Don’t forget. the multiplayer component will be free-to-play! Curious how it’s shaping up? Head on below to see the franchise’s highly regarded multiplayer in action!
One of the most anticipated Bethesda announcements just got its details revealed, as the Starfield release date is November 11, 2022 — and it’s coming only for Xbox and PC.
Here’s the trailer reveal straight from E3 2021’s Xbox and Bethesda Showcase for the new IP from the makers of The Elder Scrolls and Fallout series.
Announced during E3 2018 alongside The Elder Scrolls 6, information on Starfield was limited and bare at best — but now we have a release date to the game’s name and it will be hitting Xbox consoles and PC on the latter part of next year. After Microsoft acquired Bethesda, the game has become an easy highlight and will lead the charge for new exclusives and firsts for the company following the acquisition
While the game is still in the works, Bethesda Game Studios president and executive producer Todd Howard has stated that Starfield is in playable state — having moved out of pre-production and now being prepped for others to try out soon.
“We’ve been talking about it for a decade, we started putting things on paper five, six years ago, and active development was from when we finished Fallout 4, so two and a half, three years.”
Now that it’s been revealed in this Xbox and Bethesda showcase, Starfield will be released exclusively for Xbox and PC on November 11, 2022.
Not content with the Battlefield 2042 reveal trailer? As promised, EA has unleashed the Battlefield 2042 gameplay reveal today during the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase! We get to see some infantry combat, vehicles getting destroyed, and more!
Battlefield 2042 Gameplay Reveal Trailer:
Now that this is out, we’re expecting a ton of footage to surface from content creators who were given special access to the game before its initial reveal. Our Battlefield 2042 isn’t ending here! Expect our gameplay impression piece to go up very, very soon, as well as info on the guns, Specialists and more!
Battlefield 2042 will be released this Oct. 22 on the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S. and PC.
During today’s Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase, GSC Game World gave everyone our first look at STALKER 2 gameplay! As one might expect, there’s a lot of shooting, dying, and all sorts of weird stuff happening. GSC Game World has also confirmed it’ll be released on April 28, 2022!
Also of note, Microsoft has confirmed that STALKER 2 will be available on Xbox consoles first! No mention of how long the timed exclusivity deal is, but if I had to wager a guess, it’ll be at least 12 months. So that April date only applies to Xbox and PC versions of the game.
From epic cutscenes and underground labs to open-world fields, here is the first look at the gameplay of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chernobyl. The game is next-gen only (PC, Xbox Series X|S) and will be available day one on Xbox Game Pass (both console and PC).
Those looking for the next big Xbox game, your time has come! Microsoft is about to unleash the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase today at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT/1 a.m. HKT! Expect announcements, the Battlefield 2042 gameplay reveal, and loads more! If you want to watch it live, head on below for the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase livestream June 13 feed!
The show will be 90 minutes long, so grab a drink and some snacks before we’re blown away by the reveals!
Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase Livestream June 13, 2021:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YnVzOA2wNs
What are we expecting to see? Aside from the Battlefield 2042 gameplay reveal. we’re also expecting the long-gestating Starfield to finally make an appearance, a few Game Pass announcements, gameplay reveals of titles that have been announced before, and Halo Infinite multiplayer to finally make its way out!
Stay tuned here on MP1st, since we’ll get all the big news delivered piping hot the moment it’s announced!
Massive multiplayer games have only increased in popularity since the pandemic began. Riders Republic joins in on the list of games of that genre as Ubisoft Annecy announces this outdoor sports playground during Ubisoft Forward.
Players worldwide can jump on the game to experience outdoor sports in an open world. The range of sports includes biking, skiing, snowboarding, wingsuiting, and rocket wingsuiting, as players are given the opportunity to try these varied games and compete in each one.
Riders Republic will allow players to ride through some of the most breathtaking landscapes the United States has to offer. Some of the most iconic American national parks such as Bryce Canyon, Yosemite Valley, Sequoia, Zion, Canyonlands, Mammoth Mountain and Grand Teton have been faithfully recreated and imaginatively mashed together to form the ultimate outdoor sports park.
Players can squad up with or against friends in insane multiplayer modes:
Mass Races: The crazier the better in these epic, multisport races with more than 50 players.** New races appear randomly on the map, so players will need to get ready to watch their blind spots, protect their position and remain agile with their skills as they fight their way to the finish line.
Tricks Battle: Compete in 6v6 matchups and try to land as many tricks as possible on the various modules to earn points. The team with the highest score wins.
Free-for-All: Challenge new opponents in 12-player sessions and show them how it’s done through a select playlist of exciting events.
Versus Mode: Join up with friends and see who’s the best.
Multiplayer Competition: Made for the top riders to show off and show out, ultimately making it to the top divisions.
As part of their career, riders can make a name for themselves through five different career progressions. As players continue to prove themselves in the Republic, they will sign with legendary sponsors and receive invitations to the most renowned sports competitions, including Red Bull Rampage and the X Games. Players can customize their rider through evolutive progression-based gear and define every aspect of their character. Whether a rider wants to master snowboarding or be the fastest thing on two wheels, everything is possible.
Riders Republic will be available for next-gen, with 4K ultra-high resolution at 60 FPS on Xbox Series X and PlayStation5. The game will also support cross-play and cross-generation play. The different editions of the game has also been announced today:
Players looking for even more Riders Republic content can pre-order the Gold and Ultimate Editions now:
Gold Edition includes the base game and the Year 1 Pass including eight exotic kits that allow players to modify gameplay in the form of gear upgrades throughout the year, the BMX Sport add-on plus exclusive content added after launch. Rocket Bike and Rocket Ski exotic kits will be available at launch.
Ultimate Edition includes the base game and the Year 1 Pass as well as four exclusive cosmetic packs: Cosmic, Rainbow, Neon and Skull’n Style. Players will also enjoy 20 helicopter tickets to reach their favorite in-game summits faster than ever.
Players who pre-order Riders Republic will receive the Bunny Pack, including a cute custom bunny outfit, an additional blue bunny head and rainbow snowboard paint.
Players can register and participate in upcoming betas on their website.
Riders Republic will launch on September 2 on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X | S, Xbox One, Stadia, Luna, and for Windows PC exclusively on both the Epic Games Store and the Ubisoft Store. The game will also be available on Ubisoft+.
Kung Fu will never die, and the hype for martial arts combat gets stronger with the anticipation of the upcoming game, Sifu. Developed by Sloclap and published by Devolver Digital, a new Sifu gameplay trailer has punched its way out, and this shows a nightclub brawl!
The gameplay trailer, captured on a PS5, features both its beautiful hand-drawn art style and the action-packed setting, where you will have to fight your way out of a hallway filled with thugs and brutes.
Sifu tells the story of a young Kung Fu student who has spent their life training for a day of reckoning after the brutal murder of their entire family by a mysterious assassination squad. Hunt down the murderers one by one as you explore gang-ridden suburbs, hidden corners deep within the city, all the way to the cold hallways of corporate towers. Adaptation and careful positioning are the key to your survival and you must use everything at your disposal to succeed in your life’s mission.
Sifu’s unique gameplay sits in the crossroads of two established and popular genres, mashing the intensity and timeless thrill of beat em ups with the gripping design of 3D character action games. Set against a detailed backdrop of a fictional Chinese city, you will uncover an ancient mystery via a series of difficult confrontations that will test your skills to their limit. To overcome the odds that are heavily stacked against you, you’ll need to rely on your mastery of Kung Fu, and on a magical pendant that will revive you after death. The cost of magic is dear, however, and you will age significantly every time you come back to life: time is the price you will pay for your revenge.
In case you missed the news, Rocksmith is back, though this time in a rather big and different way. Introducing Rocksmith+, a whole new subscription based service announced at the Ubisoft Forward event that is set to bring the learning of music to everyone.
Rocksmith+ Trailer
According to Ubisoft, the app that accompanies the service will not need extra devices as the phone’s microphone will be utilized. Beginner, intermediate, and advanced players will have access to a “huge amount of songs at launch” that includes their own chord charts to play along to. Songs range from rock, classic, indie, alternative, hip-hop, pop, metal, country, Latin, R&B, and more. Players can monitor their progress and can slow down parts that can be repeated and practiced.
Users can play with an acoustic guitar or an electric instrument and amp using the Rocksmith+ Connect mobile app, which offers phone-as-mic technology. By pairing their mobile device with their PC or console, the on-board microphone can track their guitar – allowing them to play with no additional gear needed.
Rocksmith+ will release in Summer of 2021 for Windows PC exclusively through the Ubisoft Store. Rocksmith+ will also launch on Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Xbox One, and PS4 in Fall 2021. Rocksmith+ will be available on iOS and Android devices at a later date.
Registration for closed beta can be entered on their website.
To end their E3 event, Ubisoft has once again announced that they are teaming up with Nintendo once more for yet another crazy crossover. Yup, that’s right Mario is back with teaming up with the Raving Rabbits for another adventure! Watch the new trailers for Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope!
As announced during the Ubisoft Forward digital event today, Mario and Rabbid Peach are together once again to take players on a cosmic journey between fantastical. Down below you’ll find a wonderful cinematic trailer, along with some gameplay to show off the newly announced title.
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope Trailers
Join Mario and the Rabbids Heroes as they take on Cursa and its dangerous minions. Cursa is inflicting chaos on the planets and their quirky inhabitants while seeking to consume all the energy of the Sparks, uncanny creatures formed by the fusion of Lumas and Rabbids.
On your adventure, travel and explore a variety of planets filled with strange inhabitants and hilarious secrets. Outwit enemies along the way in an innovative combat system mixing turn-based tactics and real-time action. Take control of your Heroes to dash enemies, team jump on allies, hide behind cover… and make the most out of each turn in tactical and dynamic fights.
Players will create their dream team of three Heroes from an eclectic roster of nine to face surprising bosses, familiar enemies from the Mario universe and exceptional Rabbids enemies in their cosmic quest! There are dozens of Sparks throughout the galaxy to locate, rescue and join the journey. Each Spark has a distinct power and personality, and heroes can use their special abilities in battle to gain the upper hand in combat.
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope takes inspiration from Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, which now has more than five million players globally.
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope will be available worldwide for Nintendo Switch in 2022.
