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Exoprimal Second Open Beta Announced for June 15, Schedule, Info and More Info Revealed

  by   Alex Co  
June 12, 2023 7:14 pm in News

During today’s Capcom Showcase, the publisher announced the Exoprimal second open beta! The test begins this week on June 15, and will be available on the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC. Read on for more info as well as a new trailer!

Exoprimal Second Open Beta Schedule and Info:

Schedule: June 15 at 5 pm PDT/8 pm EDT – June 18 at 4:59 pm PDT/7:59 pm EDT

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Info: Will include new 10-player co-op missions and story content “that provides a more in-depth look at the ever-changing main game mode, Dino Survival.”

Reward: Open beta participants will qualify to receive the Flash Zephyr skin as a special bonus item in the full game.

Go watch the new “Exosuits” trailer released today:

In the trailer, players will be able to see the first glimpse of a new Exosuit variant called the “Deadeye Alpha: Burst Fire,” Game Director Takuro Hiraoka also introduced a special co-op mode called Savage Gauntlet, which challenges teams of five players with PvE missions that rotate weekly. Teams can also compete with other squads around the world for the fastest completion time.

Set to fly out this July 14 on the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC, check out the Street Fighter 6 collab Capcom announced last week.

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Activision Removes TimTheTatman’s Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone Bundle Upon His Request in Support of NICKMERCS

  by   Ibrahim Kabir  
6:52 pm in News

Following the removal of the NICKMERCS skin bundle from Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone, Activision has removed yet another streamer’s skin from the games. TimTheTatman asked Call of Duty makers to pull his skin from the game in support of his friend and colleague, NICKMERCS.

This started on June 7 when FaZe co-owner NICKMERCS replied to Puckett, who quote-tweeted a footage from LGBTQIA+ protestors being attacked by conservatives outside of a school board meeting. Puckett advocated for the protestors stating that Americans are in a “sad place right now” and said, “let people love who they love and live your own life.” NICKMERCS replied to Puckett’s tweet by saying “They should leave little children alone. That’s the real issue.” You can read more about that here.

NICKMERCS’ statement stirred up controversy, leading to Activision removing his skin from Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone. Timthetatman took to Twitter and announced his support for NICKMERCS, calling it “wrong” for having his skin while the NICKMERCS skin has been pulled out. Find the full tweet below:

Activision responded to this by honoring Tim’s request and removed TimTheTatman operator bundle from the Modern Warfare 2 and the Warzone store. Find the full acknowledgement by an Activision spokesperson:

At Tim’s request, we have removed the TimTheTatman operator bundle from the Modern Warfare II and the Warzone store.

MP1st believes in equality and inclusion for queer people and celebrates LGBTQIA+ values and contributions to society. We hope that this situation is resolved soon, and wish our readers a very happy Pride Month!

Source: Thanks, CharlieIntel!

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Pragmata Delayed, Capcom Posts Apology Letter to Fans

  by   Alex Co  
6:20 pm in News

During Capcom’s Showcase event, the publisher announced that sci-fi action-adventure game Pragmata is getting delayed. Originally set to release in 2022, it now has an unspecified release date.

In addition to that, Capcom released a short trailer before diving into the apology to fans,

The apology letter posted says:

To all our expectant fans,

It is with a heavy heart that we must further postpone the release of Pragmata.

Our team is currently hard at work making the best game that we possibly can, but we need more time.

We will continue to do our best to ensure that the final product is one that is worth of your patience.

Thank you for your continued support.

That’s about it. Revealed back in 2020, Pragmata is scheduled for release on the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Go watch the announcement trailer here if you’re feeling nostalgic.

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Report: Titanfall 3 Was in Development for 10 Months Before Getting Scrapped in Favor of Apex Legends

  by   Carlos Perez  
5:45 pm in News

A Titanfall 3 game was apparently in the works at Respawn Entertainment for a total of ten months before the project was scrapped, according to an interview with a former Titanfall dev.

Mohammad Alavi, a former game designer for Titanfall, revealed what went on during the development of Titanfall 3 and what eventually led to the creation of Apex Legends, the free-to-play battle royale spinoff title based on the Titanfall universe. Here’s an excerpt of the interview via The Burnnetwork:

Titanfall 2, y’know, came out, did what it did, and we were like, “Okay, we’re gonna make Titanfall 3,” and we worked on Titanfall 3 for… ten months, right? In earnest, right? I mean, we had, like, new tech for it, we had multiple missions going, we had a first playable, which was like, on par to be just as good if not better than whatever we had before, right? But I’ll make this clear—incrementally better, it wasn’t revolutionary. And that’s the kicker, right? And we were, like, feeling pretty decent about it, but not the same feeling as Titanfall 2 where we were making something revolutionary, y’know what I mean? And then the multiplayer team was having a hell of a time trying to fix the multiplayer because a lot of people love the multiplayer.

People love Titanfall 2 multiplayer. But people who love Titanfall 2 multiplayer is a very small number of people. And most people play Titanfall 2 multiplayer and think it’s really good, but it’s just too much. It’s cranked up to 11, and they burn out a bit fast. And they’re like, “That was a great multiplayer, that’s not something I continually play for, like, a year, two years,” right? So we were like, trying to fix that, we were trying to fix that from Titanfall 1 to 2, trying to fix it from Titanfall 2 to 3, the multiplayer team was like, just dying. And then PUBG came out. *laughs* And I don’t know if you remember Alex Roycewicz but Alex Roycewicz was starting to play PUBG. And then Geoff started playing PUBG. And then they made a battle royale map with, y’know, Titanfall 3 classes.

Alavi went on to reveal that after positive reception from staff members testing the game, he and the rest of the team decided to pivot to develop Apex Legends, seeing the potential in the new mode.

And at the time, I had just literally become [the] narrative lead designer on Titanfall 3, I had just pitched the… story, the whole game, that me and Manny had come up with, made this big presentation and then we went off a break and went back from break, and we talked about it, and we were like, “Yeah, we need to pivot. And we need to go make this game.” ‘Cause we literally canceled Titanfall 3 ourselves ’cause we were like, “We can make this game, and it’s going to be Titanfall 2 plus a little bit better, or we can make this thing, which is clearly amazing.” And don’t get me wrong, I will always miss having another Titanfall, y’know what I mean? I love that game, Titanfall 2, like I said, is my most crowing achievement, but it was the right call. That is a crazy cut. Such a crazy cut that EA didn’t even know about it for another six months!

Based on Alavi’s telling of the story, Titanfall 3’s development was hindered by the difficulty and complexity of its multiplayer mode, and with the rising popularity of battle royale games, Respawn Entertainment decided to instead shift its focus to Apex Legends instead. This led to Titanfall 3’s effective cancellation, and while Respawn Entertainment’s CEO isn’t against the idea of the sequel making a return, it “has to be the right thing,” according to a recent statement.

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Cities Skylines Update 14.01 Dispatched for Patch 1.17.1 This June 12

  by   Alex Co  
5:28 pm in News

Colossal Order has released Cities Skylines update 14.01 on all platforms, and this for patch 1.17.1, which brings in new content in the form of hidden treasures and clues, new commercial buildings and more! Check out what’s new in the patch notes for June 12.

Cities Skylines Update 14.01 Patch Notes | Cities Skylines Update 1.17.1 Patch Notes:

Free content added to Base Game
  • Hidden treasure and clues – happy hunting!
  • Countdown Clock
  • Plaza of the Future
  • Plaza of Transference
  • The Creator’s Library
  • 3 New Commercial Buildings
  • New Chirps
Bug fixes & Improvements
  • Added tourist capacity texts to Hotel chain panel
  • Nature Tourists visit parks and park areas in addition to unique buildings
  • Implemented tooltips to Hotel chain panel
  • Fixed: Multiple untranslated object’s names and descriptions are displayed in the ‘Build Menu’
  • Fixed: The “Lines Overview” button overlaps the “Open the Budget Panel” button in ES, RU
  • Fixed: Asset names shortened for no reason in Polish
  • Fixed: Epic Games Windows Shortcut icon missing
  • Fixed: There are children and teenagers in prisons
  • Fixed: High amount of PathUnits resulting in broken public transport routes
  • Fixed: Update button is missing from the content manager
  • Fixed: Industrial buildings add incoming transfer offers twice
  • Fixed: NullRef exception when bulldozing buildings placed in the map editor
  • Fixed: Roads that require two or more DLCs cannot be selected in the asset editor
  • Fixed: Six-lane one-way roads runnel has a solid line instead of a dashed line
  • Fixed: Passengers are stuck at public transport stops
  • Fixed: UI remains open after loading scenario with the same theme as previously loaded map
  • Fixed: Untranslated text in Build menu
  • Fixed: Windows Shortcut icon missing on Epic
  • Fixed: Problems unlocking the Steam achievement Creator
  • Fixed: Cargo trucks get stuck at cargo terminal
  • Fixed: Toggle zoning tool cannot upgrade roads with full zoning
  • Fixed: Zoning toggle has left/right swapped on maps with left-hand traffic
  • Fixed: Bus selection is unavailable when only Green Cities DLC is enabled
Industries bug fixes
  • Fixed: Forestry has the option “Conifer” but conifer trees are not available in all biomes
  • Fixed: Warehouse set to Empty does not receive any deliveries
Sunset Harbor bug fixes
  • Fixed: Fish trucks do not use the truck spawn/despawn points in Cargo Harbor, Cargo Hub, and Cargo Terminal
  • Fixed: Helicopter stop has a beam in the middle of a parking spot
Airports bug fixes
  • Fixed: Cargo Aircraft Stands receive aircraft after removing the terminal
  • Fixed: Rebalance crime for airport areas
  • Fixed: Aircraft Stand animations are missing
  • Fixed: Small Decorative Airport Apron is available without the ‘Airports’ DLC
Plazas & Promenades bug fixes
  • Fixed: Error when making a very small Pedestrian Area
  • Fixed: Transport Info View can show Bus Lines inaccurately using regular Pedestrian Streets
  • Fixed: Bus routes display on pedestrian streets despite being unable to use them
  • Fixed: Some Buildings do not have the notification “Not in Pedestrian Zone!” when placed on pedestrian street without a pedestrian zone
  • Fixed: Compact Bus Station is translated incorrectly in German
Roads & Vehicles bug fixes
  • Fixed: Bus Capacity 30 has misaligned headlights
Hubs & Transport bug fixes
  • Fixed: Harbor-Bus-Monorail Hub cannot be placed on quays
  • Fixed: Bus stations placed on pedestrian bus streets cannot find a path
  • Fixed: Harbor-Bus-Monorail Hub bus stops do not work correctly
  • Fixed: It’s impossible to complete a bus line at the Harbor-Bus-Monorail Hub if there are empty stops
  • Fixed: There is no Black Taxi Cab on the winter theme map
  • Fixed: Issues with faces on cars on Multistory Decorative Parking Lot
  • Fixed: Trolleybus roads do not show up when the public transport road filter is selected
  • Fixed: Monorail tracks are not connected to Monorail-Tram Hub with Road
Content Creator Pack bug fixes
  • Fixed: Modder tab is missing from the education menu when only basegame and the CCP are enabled
  • Fixed: Brooklyn & Queens buildings have holes in the mesh
  • Fixed: Landscaping modderpack tab has the wrong name
Hotels & Retreats bug fixes
  • Limited hotel attractiveness value which can be set for custom hotels from 0 to 100
  • Made value field red in editor if user enter value out of allowed limits (fix for hotel attractiveness value)
  • Fixed: Variations of Tiny Playground have the same thumbnails in the dropdown selector
  • Fixed: HotelNotUsed Tutorial points to Parks & Plazas menu
  • Fixed: Visible string ID’s in Content Manager
  • Fixed: Buses do not use bus bays on the asymmetrical 5-lane road

In case you missed the news yesterday, Cities Skylines 2’s release date has been announced for October 24! Watch the gameplay debut of the sequel right here.

Source: Steam

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Diablo 4 Sales Hit over $666 Million in First Five Days; New Game Stats Also Revealed

  by   Carlos Perez  
4:48 pm in News

Diablo 4 has performed incredibly well for Blizzard, with the new action RPG game reaching a total of $666 million in sales in its first five days, a seriously impressive number even by AAA standards. The game was revealed to be Blizzard’s fastest-selling game of all time just last week.

To give a similar comparison, the highly successful Hogwarts Legacy game released last February reached $1 billion in sales last May, three months after release. It also out-grossed the worldwide box office for all 2023 horror films combined.

Alongside the major sales achievement, Blizzard also revealed some interesting stats pertaining to Diablo 4. Here’s all of them via the press release Bizz sent out:

  • 276 billion total monsters killed since launch
  • 317 million player deaths (…time to git gud)
  • 276 million total hours played since early access (that’s more than 30,000 years, or enough time to watch everything on YouTube with 13,500 years to spare)
  • More 166 million player parties created (party on!)
  • 5.8 million total deaths served by The Butcher
  • 430,000 players killed in PvP battle
  • No. 1 on Twitch from early access on June 1 through June 9, breaking previous Blizzard records for hours streamed and watched over a similar period

It’s not surprising for Diablo 4 do to so well on Twitch given its popularity during the various beta tests. The game also has a total of 276 million hours played thus far (counting early access), and 317 million player deaths, among a few other interesting numbers.

Diablo 4 just recently got a hotfix for bosses, PvP, and dungeons. You can read more about it here.

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Roller Champions: Jet Set Radio Event Announced for June 27

  by   Carlos Perez  
4:45 pm in News

A new event for Roller Champions, Ubisoft’s free-to-play PvP sports game, has been announced, and it’s a collaboration with the iconic hip-hop-themed action game from 2000, Jet Set Radio. The Roller Champions: Jet Set Radio event is set to go live this June 27.

Check out the trailer below:

The new event will include characters Gum and Beat, a new skatepark in Tokyoto, and a JSR-themed goal explosion.

While this does mean that we’re finally getting some more Jet Set Radio content, the fact that it’s coming from an in-game collaboration event and not as a new standalone title may disappoint some fans of the classic title. It’s worth mentioning that the gameplay footage of this event seems to be different from the Jet Set Radio remake leak that spread online last April (the video in the original article has since been taken down, but you can find a reupload of it on YouTube here).

Here’s a brief overview of Roller Champions if you’re looking to try the game out for the Jet Set Radio event:

Skate, tackle, and roll your way up to glory in Roller Champions™. Discover a free-to-play, team PvP sports game like no other! As a Roller Champion, you compete in a team of three against three.
The rules are simple: take the ball, make a lap while maintaining team-possession, dodge your opponents and score. You can go for more points by completing additional laps before attempting a goal. After each match, you gain fans to ultimately compete in even bigger arenas. You can also customize your character and go from zero to hero, creating your own unique destiny.

Get ready to Roll up to Glory!

While we don’t have a whole lot of info on the Jet Set Radio event just yet, more of it will be revealed in the coming days, so stay tuned if you’re interested.

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Saints Row Update 1.14 Kicks Out for Boot Hill This June 12

  by   Alex Co  
4:42 pm in News

Dambuster has pushed out Saints Row update 1.14 (PS5 version 1.014), and this brings the “Boot Hill” title update. Players can expect the Cheat Apps alongside stability fixes, achievements fixes and more! Read on for the official new Saints Row patch notes for June 12.

While not as big as the Sunshine Springs update released in May, this is still one meaty patch.

Saints Row Update 1.14 Patch Notes | Saints Row Update 1.014 Patch Notes | Saints Row June 12 Patch Notes:

CHEATS APP

Its time to cheat, the Cheats App has landed on your phone, Boss. Change your game experience in 38 new ways and toggle on and off as many as you like.  The Cheats App is available from the start of the game: it includes 20 “clean” cheats that don’t affect your achievements or trophies, including changing the time of day, weather and screen effects as well as aggressive pedestrains and all-mascot pedestrians. And 18 “dirty” cheats, which include low gravity, infinite mass for vehicles spawning fancy cars more often and more fun stuff for you to play with. these will disable your ability to earn achievements and trophies but they dramatically change your game experience.

Note: When in co-op dirty cheats have to be activated by the host so your friends can’t disable your ability to earn achievements and trophies without your permission.

GENERAL IMPROVEMENTS

Added more UI into the process of creating a co-op game to ensure players know when this is possible.

Added a minor blood spray to walls when enemies are hit by projectiles in close proximity.

Reduced the heat haze visual effect in certain areas of the desert.

Evaluated and enhanced some perks that felt underpowered to bring them more in line with other competitive choices.

Added a load-screen tip regarding the ability to turn off weapon ultimate abilities.

Added a boost to Finisher Meter gain when the player is near death.

Added on-screen message when toggling from the “near” vehicle camera to the “far” vehicle camera.

Added a menu option to toggle appearance of the reticle when the HUD is hidden.

Clarified the tutorial for Chop Shop.

Added off-road kits to Panteros vehicles in the desert.

Adjusted the projectile speed of several weapons to hit much faster.

Added a toggle for Depth of Field while in Fine Aim to the Options menu.

Removed the check marks from the “Completed” missions tab.

Added new art to the top of the Playlist App.

Cleaned up some erroneous pixel distortion on edges of people in some visual sequences.

Increase windshield cannon chance for bikes to near 100%.

Increased the density of pedestrian vehicles during “Making Rent.”

Added several small improvements to the living world of “Morning Commute.”

Added some complexity to the escape sequence in “Making Rent.”

ACCESSIBILITY

Fixed an issue with multiple activities not scaling based on the players current Timed Objective Difficulty settings.

Fixed an issue with the Highlight Contrast Mode full option occasionally making NPC colors desaturated upon rebooting the game.

Fixed an issue with Highlight methods being applied irregularly to vehicle presets in High Contrast Mode.

Fixed an issue with larger vehicles having noticeable trailing while FSR2 is enabled.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Fixed an issue with players not being granted the “A Young Empire” achievement while in Co-op.

Fixed an issue with players not being granted the “Quality Time” achievement while in Co-op.

Fixed an issue with achievement “Statement Pieces” triggering inconsistently.

GENERAL FIXES

Fixed an issue with game Crashing while wingsuiting in the Sunshine Springs District

Fixed an issue with players sometimes not being able to damage the police vans.

Fixed an issue with players not being able to back out or place buildings at the Criminal Venture Table Screen.

Fixed an issue with players not being able to see the same vehicles while in Co-op.

Fixed an issue with the Empire Table not being visible if the host is out of range while in Co-op.

Fixed an issue with players not getting their free cosmetic packs after being installed.

Fixed an issue with the weapon wheel not activating.

Fixed an issue with Crew Vehicle Customization On/Off button remaining blocked after enabling max number of vehicle types.

Fixed an issue with players being unable to open the style app after being killed by a train while on a bike.

Fixed and issue with multiple menus being opened at the same time by the player.

Fixed an issue with the “Clear HUD” button not working properly after being opened for a second time in the Camera.

Fixed an issue with lower back tattoo being cut off by the presence of an upper back tattoo.

Fixed an issue with the Select feature not working correctly in the Skin Types menu.

Fixed an issue with Tents disappearing when destroyed at the Idol’s Camp.

Fixed an issue with players outline rendering at lower resolutions.

Fixed and issue with game crashing if players spam the “Sort By” Button in the Browse Bosses and Favorite Bosses menus.

Fixed an issue with players rarely hitting a crash after selecting restart event in the Wingsuit Challenge.

Fixed an issue with the “O” button not advancing through completion interfaces on PlayStation consoles set to Japan.

Fixed an issue with Text not formatted correctly in different screens.

Fixed an issue with Drug Collects not being able to be collected.

Fixed an issue with Police Surveillance not completing once a player has destroyed the correct van.

Fixed an issue with player being directed to visit friendly fire the first time they unlock a signature weapon ability.

Fixed an issue with streetlamps still illuminating after being destroyed.

Fixed an issue with the RPG launcher and TOGO-13 Sniper rifle damage bars exceeding the max in the weapon screen when fully upgraded.

Fixed an issue with the game rendering past edges of the map on resolutions lower than 1920×1080 when completely zoomed out.

Fixed an issue with skills activating automatically when opening the skill wheel.

Fixed an issue with skills not showing the correct cost to use.

Fixed an issue with controller stick dead zones being reset to 15 when using restore to default.

Fixed an issue with Force Underwear being turned off when using restore to default.

Fixed an issue with Color Blind Mode being switched to Deuteranopia when using restore to default.

Fixed an issue with multiple K-8 Krukov AR rifles showing up in the shop.

Fixed an issue with the camera zooming out to full body when hovering over face tattoos.

Fixed an issue when backing out of the Chicken Dinner Cosmetic Pack DLC sending you to a blank screen.

Fixed an issue with PC exclusive settings being visible on consoles.

Fixed an issue with mission rewards being shown different between players while in Co-op.

Fixed an issue with Map icons disappearing after building multiple ventures.

Fixed an issue with cursor having limited range when zoomed out in the cell phone map.

Fixed an issue with vehicle radio station change button prompt not changing after player customizes their key bindings.

Fixed an issue with the Toy Hammer Skin reward missing text when completing all wanted instances.

Fixed an issue with player not being ejected by the windshield cannon in a bike when colliding with a vehicle at high speed.

Fixed an issue with jackets breaking permanently on a character.

Fixed an issue with MDI-50 Tac Shotgun being available as a skin for other shotguns.

Fixed an issue with player able to use the Pugnus Sanctus Dei ultimate ability while sprinting.

Fixed an issue with the “Back” Button on the DLC page playing the same sound effect.

Fixed an issue with camera acceleration being inconsistent when moving right stick back and forth on controllers.

Fixed an issue with playlist app replaying a paused playlist each time the game loads.

Fixed an issue with Vehicles HP not being present when damaged.

CRIMINAL VENTURES

SHADY OAKS

Fixed an issue with players being able to recover in the air while doing Insurance Fraud.

Fixed an issue with players experiencing desync after completing an Insurance Fraud activity in Co-op.

KAKTS RADIO

Fixed an issue with encounters not completing after client wingsuit bounces off targets while in the Open World.

Fixed an issue with players not being able to progress the “Challenge Call to Marshall”.

CHALUPACABRA

Fixed an issue with players experiencing an infinite loading screen after completing a Chalupacabra mission.

Fixed an issue with enemies not attacking the player once the mission started.

BRIGHT FUTURE

Fixed an issue with Bright Future progression subtracting by one when loading back into a single player game after doing content in Co-op.

Fixed an issue with the UI for the intro behaving inconsistently.

Fixed an issue with toxic barrels remaining undamaged after toxic truck is destroyed.

Fixed an issue with the client not being able to enter a toxic truck after being in combat.

Fixed an issue with delivery objective not disappearing after all the barrels have exploded.

LAUNDROMAT

Fixed an issue with the train not showing up in time to complete the mission.

Fixed an issue with timer not being affected by the Timed Challenge Difficulty option being changed.

WUZYERZ REPO

The marker at the Wuzyer Repo remains active if the towed vehicle is destroyed before delivery.

Fixed an issue with vehicle delivery not completing if the player is killed and revived while in Co-op.

Fixed an issue with the engine not being able to be tethered.

Fixed an issue with the player being unable to respawn after dying to a VTOL explosion while in the air.

PLANET SAINTS

Fixed an issue with players not getting notoriety during Planet Saints if the client enters the Truck during Co-op.

FIRST STRIKE DOJO

Fixed an issue with enemies getting stuck in containers if player uses the flaming punch skill at them.

CHALLENGES

Fixed an issue with the client being unable to complete the Special Ability challenges for the MDI-77 and the MDI-68 Rifles.

Fixed an issue with progress not counting for the client when attempting to complete the Chalupacabra challenge pack.

Fixed an issue with the progress not counting for client when attempting to complete the Terminal Velocity challenge.

Fixed an issue with the progress not counting for the client when using the Dustlander Sword.

Fixed an issue with masks not giving player credit for the “Purchase an Item” store challenge at the “Dia de Muertos” store.

Fixed an issue with progress not updating for player when attempting to complete the Wing It! Challenge in Co-op.

Fixed an issue with player spawning in HQ before spawning in the helicopter if killed after starting the wingsuit challenge.

COMBAT

Fixed an issue with players losing weapon functionality when trying to steal a stopped faction car.

Fixed an issue with Heavy deaths taking difficulty modifiers into account.

Fixed an issue with Notoriety not clearing when in combat with multiple factions.

Adjusted health and shield values for specific Idols and Police SWAT grunts.

Fixed an issue with enemy fragmentation grenades doing more damage.

Fixed an issue with melee enemies idling while in combat with the player.

Fixed an issue with the Marshall Gatling Gunner continuing to shoot after being knocked back by the Pain and Gain.

Fixed an issue with Panteros Bombers Molotov not working correctly.

Fixed an issue with Panteros Bomber continuing to hold on to the Molotov after throwing it in combat.

Fixed an issue with Pain and Gain being unable to fire while out of special ammo.

Fixed an issue with player entering and remaining in Fine aim if triggering prop with the last bullet in magazine.

Fixed an issue with hitscan weapons not registering hits when the target is close to the player.

Fixed an issue with weapons not triggering heavy deaths.

Fixed an issue with Wastelander Grunts health and shields.

Fixed an issue with notoriety not clearing while player is holding a boss weapon.

MISSIONS

MAKING RENT

Fixed an issue with the Panteros entering an Avoid Combat state while at the junkyard fight.

OBSERVE AND REPORT

Fixed an issue with enemies being stuck stopping progression of the mission.

THE PETER PRINCIPLE

Fixed an issue with mission not progressing if the client joins the Gala while the host remains at the start of the mission while in Co-op.

Fixed an issue with floating wall debris being seen after blowing up the wall.

OFFICE DÉCOR

Fixed an issue with NPCs not starting the mission dialogue if the player fast travels after starting the mission.

NETWORKING

Fixed an issue with parked cars clipping into trash containers next to train depot.

Fixed an issue with rewards missing from the missions app screen.

AGGRESSIVE RECRUITING

Fixed an issue with the Grenade launcher projectiles exploding too soon.

IDOL THREATS

Fixed an issue with players being able to displace Kevin out of his chair with the Pain and Gain gun.

Fixed an issue with lights being occasionally to bright, making it difficult to see.

Fixed an issue with the objective bar being improperly displayed during the “Wreck the Idol’s Camp” objective.

THE FRONTIER

Fixed an issue with players making the dead Marshall NPCs stand up by shooting them with the Pain and Gain weapon while in the Nahualli’s cell room.

AFTER THE PARTY

Fixed an issue with player getting a checkpoint reset when using the snowball emote.

SHOOTIN’ THE SHIT

Fixed an issue with players getting a mission timer after the first player enters Eli’s Vehicle while in Co-op.

Fixed an issue with player spawning outside mission area while in Co-op.

Fixed an issue with mission failing if player dies on mission start area.

Fixed an issue with Eli being overpowered.

Fixed an issue with enemies stop chasing or will not chase the player during the “Escape Marshall Notoriety” objective.

Fixed an issue with enemy vehicles spawning behind player even after clearing notoriety.

Fixed an issue with enemies getting stuck stopping progression of the mission.

THE FAST AND THE FOODIEST

Fixed an issue with vehicles having their handbrakes locked during the mission.

Fixed an issue with game not progressing after player restarts from checkpoint in Co-op.

Fixed an issue with FB’s car exploding on collision after killing the driver.

Fixed an issue with ambient faction NPC’s being left over from second fight at FB’s.

Fixed an issue with the player losing movement functionality if Kevin dies during “Go to the drive-thru window” at second FB’s.

Fixed an issue with Kev no longer shooting at the vehicle.

ART APPRECIATION

Fixed an issue with the mission not failing when Neenah’s car is destroyed.

Fixed an issue with the client not seeing the Police Aggro range on the minimap.

Fixed an issue with police cars ignoring the player entering marked zones.

Fixed an issue with the player not failing the mission when getting out the car at the second statue.

UNTO THE BEACH

Fixed an issue with the player losing functionality after completing the QTE at the end of the mission.

LITTERBUGS

Fixed an issue with missing objective prompt for the player.

MILLENNIAL

Fixed an issue with a delay in voice lines while doing the Millennials mission in Co-op.

STIFF COMPETITION

Fixed an issue with Z-fighting during the cinematic.

Fixed an issue with client being able to move during the post cinematic while in Co-op.

IDENTITY THEFT

Fixed an issue with Chris Hardy stopping right before arriving at Neenah’s location.

MY GAME, MY RULES…

Fixed an issue with helicopter pilots being shot out of helicopter with single firing the helicopter gun.

SIDE HUSTLES

@TCHA

Fixed and issue with enemies not showing up after both players review a location in Co-op.

Fixed an issue with players being able to start @tcha missions after starting a main mission from their phone.

Fixed an issue with the Rojas South Desert instance of @tcha.

Fixed an issue with Chicken Ned’s enemies combat being inconsistent with the difficulty of the mission.

CHOPLIFTING

Fixed an issue with the host not being attacked by enemies while near the pickup truck objective in Co-op.

Fixed an issue with game crashing if players continuously hit the X button while loading into a Choplifting mission.

PONY EXPRESS

Fixed an issue with game crashing when aborting Pony Express mission.

Fixed an issue with the finish with time left bonus objective showing 600000 seconds when the “No Time Limits” setting is turned on.

WINGSUIT SABOTEUR

Fixed an issue with the client being unable to perform wingsuit takedowns while in the wingsuit saboteur tutorial in Co-op.

Fixed an issue with bullets disappearing from inventory after completing an instance of wingsuit saboteur.

Fixed an issue with player not being spawned correctly if they warp back to the chopper before the victory screen.

SKILLS/PERKS

PINEAPPLE EXPRESS

Fixed an issue with skill not doing splash damage at higher difficulties.

DUAL WIELD

Fixed an issue with Dual Wield becoming inactive after entering and exiting a vehicle.

Fixed an issue with player losing 50% of their magazine when entering a vehicle while Dual Wield is active.

Fixed an issue with Handcannon .44 having half magazine when purchased from the store while the perk is active.

VEHICLES/GARAGE

Fixed an issue with Helicopter’s cannon damaging or killing another Helicopters pilot through fuselage from any frontal angle.

Fixed an issue with vehicle spawning in the garage if client drives vehicle into the garage while host is the passenger in Co-op.

Fixed an issue with players experiencing a loss of functionality if switching from back to front of a bike while another player is getting on the same bike.

Fixed an issue with players experiencing desync when trying to enter players flipped car while in Co-op.

Fixed an issue with players experiencing limited controller functionality when entering the APC after the player had been removed by NPCS while in Co-op.

Fixed the sounds made by food truck when sitting on the hood.

Fixed an issue with turret SFX still firing after player switches seat with homie.

Fixed an issue with far view camera stuttering when colliding with high signs and bridges.

Fixed an issue with the vehicle delivery service not delivering to the player when they are not on a road.

Fixed an issue with cars clipping inside the church’s walls if the player exits the garage while the other player exits before and does not move while in Co-op.

Fixed an issue with the recent tab not showing the correct version of the player’s car.

Fixed an issue with the radio stations having placeholder channel names and wrong frequency when observed in a vehicle.

Fixed an issue with tow guides being active for the jet ski.

Fixed an issue with signature abilities not turning on after completing the corresponding challenges.

Once a new patch is out, we’ll let our readers know.

Source: Saints Row

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Ark Survival Evolved Update 2.96 Adds Rhyniognatha Fixes This June 12

  by   Alex Co  
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Studio Wildcard has released Ark Survival Evolved update 2.96 on all platforms, and this brings a host of fixes to the Rhyniognatha, which was added last week. Read on for the official Ark June 12 patch notes down below.

Ark Survival Evolved Update 2.96 Patch Notes for June 12:

v715.3 – 06/12/2023 – Major version for servers and clients

  • Dismounting a Rhyniognatha will now remember your previous camera view instead of always going to TPV
  • Added additional locations on the Rhyniognatha that enemy turrets can aim for when carrying a character
  • Rhyniognatha’s Resin Bomb direct hits now correctly deal their intended damage of 300
  • Reduced Rhyniognatha’s Health Scaling by approximately 30%
  • Adjusted the scaling of some UI elements to prevent them getting cut off at larger resolutions

That’s about it for this title update. Don’t expect any major new content for Ark Survival Evolved, as Studio Wildcard is gearing up for the release of Ark 2, which is due in 2024.

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Assassin’s Creed Nexus VR Revealed for Meta Quest 2 and 3; Set for Holiday 2023 Launch

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Ever wanted to know what it felt like to play an Assassin’s Creed game in VR? Well, Ubisoft has just announced Assassin’s Creed Nexus VR, an upcoming action VR game that will let players experience the franchise’s iconic historical action combat and gameplay through virtual reality. The game is set to launch this Holiday 2023 on Meta Quest 2 and Meta Quest 3.

The trailer, which was made using CGI, can be found below:

Here’s the official description of the game taken from the YouTube video:

Become the Assassin in Assassin’s Creed® Nexus VR. Embody legendary Assassins in an all-new story built exclusively for VR. Parkour and climb freely across open maps as you decide how to achieve the objectives. Use real world motions with a variety of weapons as you fight reactive enemies. Maneuver stealthily by hiding in the shadows or blending in amongst civilians. Experience the rush of air assassinations and the daunting leap of faith. Innovative VR functionality provides the ultimate immersive experience with best-in-class comfort features to help with vertigo or fear of heights.

The trailer was made using CGI and doesn’t actually feature any gameplay footage, so we don’t really know what the game actually looks like based on the footage we’re given. Still, Assassin’s Creed is a franchise that seems to suit VR pretty well, and with other upcoming AC titles in Mirage and Codename Jade, fans of the series will have something to look forward to no matter what platform they play on.

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XDefiant Year 1 Roadmap Revealed With 1 New Map Every Month Confirmed, PS5 and Xbox Series X to Run at 120hz

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Not only did Ubisoft announce that XDefiant is set for release this summer and is getting an open beta later this month, but the XDefiant Year 1 roadmap was revealed as well. In addition to that, Producer Mark Rubin took the stage to confirm that the free-to-play shooter will be getting one new map each month for the next 12 months!

XDefiant Year 1 Roadmap and Info:

As you can see in the roadmap, each new season will bring:

  • 3 new weapons
  • 3 new maps
  • 90 tiers of Battle Pass

With each season lasting three months, a new map to play in per month sounds like a good way to keep things fresh. In addition to that, there’s also an assortment of other stuff too, like Ranked mode, balance passes and more included in the Year 1 roadmap.

Another thing revealed today is that the PS5 and Xbox Series X versions will run at 120hz! Of course, you’ll need a TV or monitor to support this feature, but this is still a good inclusion. For those not familiar with what 120hz (Hertz) offers, this is the refresh rate, and in plan terms, should offer noticeably slicker and smoother visuals.

This was confirmed by Mark Rubin over on Twitter after the event:

If you’re curious what will be available before the game’s first season drops, head on over to our official launch content breakdown.

XDefiant launches this summer for the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X| and PC.

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Report: FTC to File Injunction Against Microsoft’s Activision-Blizzard Acquisition

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is reportedly expected to file an injunction against Microsoft and its acquisition of Activision-Blizzard. The FTC will be filing a temporary order on Monday to prevent the transaction from occuring.

With Microsoft’s acquisition deal having been announced over a year ago, quite a few countries (and their respective relevant organizations) have decided on where they stand with the deal. China, South Korea, and the EU have all given the deal the green light, whereas the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has issued an order blocking the said deal.

The acquisition deal’s termination deadline is fast approaching, with the date set for July 18, just a little over a month away. Of course, this doesn’t mean that the deal ends by then, as it’s possible to extend the deal or renegotiate terms if needed. Microsoft President Brad Smith had this to say about the FTC’s recent actions:

We welcome the opportunity to present our case in federal court. We believe accelerating the legal process in the U.S. will ultimately bring more choice and competition to the market.

Two closed-door meetings in the FTC have also been scheduled for Monday, so it’s possible we’ll hear even more updates from the regulator following the results of the proceedings.

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Assassin’s Creed Codename Jade Closed Beta Announced Alongside New Trailer

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Assassin’s Creed Codename Jade, Ubisoft’s upcoming Assassin’s Creed title for mobile devices, just got a new trailer. An Assassin’s Creed Codename Jade closed beta was also announced, with players now able to sign up for the test (link here).

You can watch the trailer below:

The new trailer begins with a cinematic followed by what appears to be in-game footage of Codename Jade’s various areas. We also get some combat gameplay from Codename Jade, though it’s worth mentioning that the footage shown in the trailer isn’t from the final product, so the game could very well look different when it releases.

Though this trailer is a pretty major reveal from Ubisoft officially, a major gameplay leak of Codename Jade actually surfaced last December. The footage is from an earlier version of the game, with some elements of it being missing, such as voiceovers during cutscenes. Still, it should give players a general idea of how Codename Jade plays and what it looks like (albeit in an incomplete state).

While signups for the closed beta test are currently ongoing, we still have no idea when Codename Jade releases, though you can expect it to be available on both iOS and Android devices (though you may need a powerful smartphone if you want to play it at its best). In the meantime, check out some new footage of another upcoming AC game, Assassin’s Creed: Mirage.

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Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Different Editions and Their Contents Revealed

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Ubisoft announced a bunch of Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora at the Ubisoft Forward today, including the game’s release date, an overview trailer, and a gameplay trailer showing off the combat and FPS experience. As if that wasn’t enough, Ubisoft also revealed the Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora different editions that will be available to purchase, as well as the pre-order bonuses players will be getting for buying the game early.

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Different Editions Contents and Pre-Order Bonuses:

Standard Edition
Price: $69.99
  • Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora (base game)
  • Pre-Order bonus (Child of 2 Worlds pack)

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Gold Edition

Price: $109.99

  • Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora (base game)
  • Pre-Order bonus (Child of 2 Worlds pack)
  • Season Pass

Ultimate Edition
Price: $129.99
  • Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora (base game)
  • Pre-Order bonus (Child of 2 Worlds pack)
  • Season Pass
  • Ultimate Pack
  • Digital artbook

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Collector’s Edition
  • Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora (base game)
  • Pre-Order bonus (Child of 2 Worlds pack)
  • Season Pass
  • Ultimate Pack
  • Digital artbook
  • Na’vi figurine 35cm
  • Artbook 128 pages
  • Resistance field notebook
  • AMP suit blueprint A2 format
  • Premium steelbook
  • Set of three lithographs
  • Premium certificate of authenticity
  • Collector’s packaging
Owners of the Ultimate Pack will get access to:
  • Sarentu Heritage Cosmetic Pack
  • One banshee cosmetic set
  • One character cosmetic set
  • One premium weapon skin
  • Sarentu Hunter Equipment Pack
  • One character gear set
  • One unique weapon

For those wondering how much the collectors edition will cost, Ubisoft hasn’t disclosed that yet. We will update the article once the price has been revealed.

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora launches December 7 on the Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and PC.

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Redfall Update 1.1 for June 12 Released, Here’s the Full Patch Notes

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Arkane has released Redfall update 1.1 this June 12, and this is the game’s first major patch. There’s a ton of fixes included ranging from the UI, performance, combat and more! Read on for the complete patch notes straight form the devs.

Redfall Update 1.1 for June 12 Patch Notes:

GAMEPLAY
  • Increased enemy encounter spawn rates across the open world
  • Improved ADS (aim down sight) visibility when looking through sniper rifle scopes
  • Breakable glass will now shatter on first impact from all guns
  • When using additional ammo storage skills, ammo collected above the standard weapon capacity will now persist between gameplay sessions
  • Players can move without interruption when performing melee attacks against enemies
  • Bribón no longer idles in place after performing the Siren ability
  • Devinder’s Translocate ability is now more reliable when used in the Black Sun boss arena
  • Updated various mission descriptions and mission summary texts across all languages
  • Nests now unlock at the correct time when playing in New Game Plus (after completing A Voice in the Dark, and starting giving You Tomorrow* | or in the reverse order)
  • Added medical supplies to the path leading up to the Bloody Tom boss arena
  • General mission fixes and improvements
COMBAT
  • Fixed multiple instances of enemies appearing unresponsive in combat
  • Improved Vampire melee attacks to increase chances of hitting players in motion
  • Cultist and Bellwether enemies received general improvements to their combat behaviors, including faster reaction times
  • The Rook is now more relentless and will now hunt down all living party members. Kill or be killed
  • Rook Storm lightning bolts will no longer hit players through rooftops and most other unexpected situations
AI/NPC
  • General improvements to human enemy navigation, including animation timing and responsiveness
  • Dormant Vampires are now more susceptible to waking up from player-generated noise
  • Enemies are now drawn towards the greatest threat during combat. This could be a player, Bribón, or an opposing enemy faction
  • Improved enemy pathing options across open world areas in both districts
  • Added mouth blood to additional Vampire facial variations
ENVIRONMENT
  • Players have higher chances of encountering additional and varied enemies while exploring the open world
  • Enemies are no longer able to shoot through certain walls in the Fire Station
  • Vampire Nest exit door will now appear correctly in the Shipyard heart instance
  • Improved many instances of visual issues at a distance, including materials and model adjustments
  • Mission Briefing sequences are brighter
  • Improved lighting and audio processing in many interior spaces in both districts
  • Skybox updates to prevent extreme star flickering
  • General improvements to collision detection and asset placement throughout both districts
PERFORMANCE & STABILITY
  • Fixed an issue that was preventing certain decal streaming textures to fully load in, causing them to appear blurry
  • Resolved several situations where players could experience an infinite loading screen
  • Improved framerate performance in Bloody Tom and Miss Whisper psychic spaces and boss arenas
  • Players can now proceed past the Accessibility Menu on a new, unlinked bethesda.net account
  • Improved lighting performance in psychic spaces
  • Blood pool reflections no longer excessively flicker
  • Optimized VFX particle counts, emitters, and spawn rates for the following effects:
    • Shield and Inspiration enemy trait effects
    • Environmental fire and smoke effects in the Bladewell Campgrounds
    • Hero ability effects, including Layla’s Umbrella and Jacob’s Heart Stopper
    • Bloody Tom’s slam effect, and Miss Whisper’s death effects
    • Floating dust particle effects
    • Grave Lock effects
    • Psychic Echoes
    • Nest area-of-influence effects
    • Effects when placing Underboss skulls on vampire god pedestals
    • Blood tree disintegration effects
  • Optimized memory usage when using Jacob’s Raven ability
  • Black Sun’s clothing no longer renders animated blue materials
  • General improvements to stability
MULTIPLAYER
  • Increased the chances of players encountering enemies with special traits in multiplayer sessions
  • General improvements to stability and functionality in Multiplayer Lobbies
ACCESSIBILITY
  • Left and right movement keys can now be successfully remapped to Left and Right Arrow keys to improve left-handed movement control experience
    • Players with existing game saves will need to reset their Mouse and Keyboard bindings to Default in the settings menu before attempting to remap movement keys to the arrow keys
  • Screen Narration supports additional paths for critical player communication:
    • Invites and Friend requests
    • Joining a multiplayer Lobby
    • Clients leaving a multiplayer Lobby
    • “Invalid Username or Password” error
    • Additional bethesda.net menu screens
    • Updated states of disabled UI elements once players Ready Up in a multiplayer Lobby
  • “Let Games Read to Me” option on first launch for Xbox Series consoles is now enabled
  • Adjusted the timing of several subtitles to ensure they display in the correct order
  • Screen Narration settings will now persist between game sessions
  • Added missing audio cues for Friends List section headers, and the Play Game button
  • Adjusted text size scaling for Bethesda icons
  • Contrast improvements for Ping text, multiplayer progression text headers, and Hero names
  • Controls will no longer lock while the Text-To-Speech field is open
  • Resolved instances where certain UI elements would lose cursor focus
  • Added error messages and warning pop-ups for the following situations:
    • Controller disconnections while on the Initial Input Screen
    • Clients de-selecting Ready after the Host launches the game
    • Players cancelling Friend requests
  • Added missing subtitles to Archive entries for the Giving You Tomorrow mission briefing
  • “Optional Details” is no longer a required field when reporting another player
USER INTERFACE
  • Tutorial blades are now more responsive when multiple are stacked on top of one another
  • Settings will revert correctly during active gameplay when Cancelling in the Confirm Changes message prompt
  • Enemies will no longer lose nameplates and health bar information when cancelling fast travel
  • Weapons loadouts will no longer swap into weapon inventory when starting new game sessions in quick succession
  • Safehouse keys have been added to the Key Ring
  • The Rook Storm meter now appears more consistently in game, and in the Map
  • General improvements to Menu navigation and feedback

In the patch notes, Arkane also relayed a message to the community, stating that this is just the first patch and they will be sharing more about info about future updates including the 60fps performance mode soon.

Source: Bethesda

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Star Wars Outlaws Gameplay Unleashed and Features Combat, Speeder Bikes and More

  by   Ibrahim Kabir  
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Announced at yesterday’s Xbox Games Showcase, Ubisoft Massive announced its latest game set in the Star Wars franchise, called Star Wars Outlaws. Today, at the Ubisoft Forward, Massive has given us a first-look at Star Wars Outlaws gameplay. The walkthrough outlines the story, combat, and the setting of the upcoming title.

Watch the full Star Wars Outlaws gameplay trailer:

Watch the official gameplay walkthrough of Star Wars Outlaws. Experience the first ever open world Star Wars game and risk it all as Kay Vess, a scoundrel seeking freedom and the means to start a new life. Coming 2024.

Check out the first story details, as well as confirmation of the game in development by nine studios altogether right here.

You can step in the shows of Kay Vess and fight the crime syndicates when Star Wars Outlaws releases for Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and PC sometime in 2024.

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Assassin’s Creed Mirage Story Trailer Shows Off Basim’s Backstory; Gameplay Walkthrough Showcased

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During Ubisoft Forward today, Ubisoft has showcased an Assassin’s Creed Mirage story trailer, introducing players to Basim’s backstory and his connections to what are the beginnings of the Assassin Brotherhood. A gameplay walkthrough has also been showcased, featuring over seven minutes of gameplay from the title.

Watch the Assassin’s Creed Mirage story trailer and gameplay walkthrough below:

From the developers:

In Assassin’s Creed Mirage, you are Basim, a cunning street thief with nightmarish visions, seeking answers and justice. After an act of deadly retribution, Basim flees Baghdad and joins an ancient organization – The Hidden Ones. As he learns their mysterious rituals and powerful tenets, he will hone his unique abilities, discover his true nature, and come to understand a new Creed – one that will change his fate in ways he never could have imagined.

Assassin’s Creed Mirage releases on PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One. Stay tuned here at MP1st for our coverage of the rest of Ubisoft Forward.

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Skull and Bones Closed Beta Announced for August 25-28; New Sea Shanty Trailer Sails Out

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Skull and Bones, Ubisoft’s upcoming pirate adventure game, is getting a closed beta test in just a couple of months. Skull and Bones’ closed beta will run from August 25 to 28, with players able to sign up for the test via Ubisoft’s website (linked here).

The closed beta announcement was revealed via a new trailer that featured a sea shanty playing over some gameplay footage. You can watch the trailer below:

Skull and Bones has had quite a few delays for its release date, with the most recent announcement setting back the game to Ubisoft’s 2023-2024 fiscal year. The new trailer, unfortunately, doesn’t give us an update on the game’s eventual release, though with the closed beta set to launch this August, it’s at the very least complete enough for players to try out (if they’re lucky enough to join the test).

Here’s the official description of Skull and Bones via Ubisoft’s website:

OUTCAST TO INFAMOUS PIRATE CAPTAIN

At the end of the 17th century, tales of a legendary heist attracted young outcasts from all over the world. In search of untold fortunes, ordinary men and women headed far from home. Armed with only their instincts to survive, they risked it all for a chance to attain immeasurable riches.

Grow Your Infamy
As you complete a variety of contracts from vendors, local factions, and kingpins in the world, you’ll gain access to more resources and opportunities on your journey to becoming an infamous pirate.

Brutal Naval Combat
Engage in thrilling naval battles as you risk it all for the biggest prize. Equip a multitude of powerful weapons and armors to outgun other ships, attack settlements, and rain terror on enemy forts.

Your Ship, Your Playstyle
Craft & sail a variety of ships, each with their own unique perks and look. Adapt them to serve your purpose and become a force of destruction out at sea. Strike fear in your enemies through the wide range of ship and captain customization options available.

NAVIGATE A BEAUTIFUL YET DANGEROUS WORLD

Hell in Paradise
The world of Skull and Bones is a treasure trove to explore as you sail to the furthest reaches of the Indian Ocean. From the coasts of Africa to the East Indies discover distinct regions each with their own unique ecosystems.

Learn to use the wind to your advantage by trimming your sails to increase your speed as you try to survive treacherous waters, dangerous rogue waves, and deadly wildlife.

SAIL WITH OR AGAINST FRIENDS

Experience the dark and dangerous seas, the thrill of taking on threats with cannons and other weapons is one that truly needs to be felt. You can sail alone or with friends and choose to make allies or foes out of them.

Your World, Your Rules
Immerse yourself in the perilous paradise of Skull and Bones as you live and breathe the ultimate pirate fantasy, either alone or with others. Choose how you want to play, either PvE only or PvEvP.

With or Against Others
Sail the Indian Ocean solo or in groups of up to three. Rule the seas with your friends and or with other pirates you encounter.

Skull and Bones will be available when it releases on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Ubisoft and the Epic Games Store.

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The Crew Motorfest Release Date Revealed as September 14 With New Trailers; Pre-Orders Open; Closed Beta in July

  by   Salman Haider Zaidi  
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During Ubisoft Forward today, Ubisoft has officially revealed The Crew Motorfest’s release date as September 14, 2023, with pre-orders for the game’s different editions open now. A new cinematic introduction trailer as well as an in-engine trailer showing off the general gameplay experience were also showcased. A closed beta for the game will be available from July 21 to July 23.

Watch The Crew Motorfest’s new trailers below:

From the developers:

Get ready for Motorfest! On September 14th, drive the widest collection of vehicles ever seen in The Crew franchise, and explore the beautiful island of O’ahu, Hawaii. Dive into different car culture universes and complete new challenges on your own, with or against your friends. Get your hands on the most iconic cars ever designed: from vintage classics to electric supercars or the brand-new Lamborghini Revuelto, your dream vehicle awaits in The Crew Motorfest. See you on the road! Pre-order available now: unlock the Toyota GR Supra 2021 LBWK Edition at launch! Play the full game 3 days early if you purchase the Gold or Ultimate edition.

Three different editions of the game can now be pre-ordered:

Those interested can register for the Closed Beta here.

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The Division Resurgence Release Date Revealed as Fall 2023 With New CGI Trailer

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At Ubisoft Forward today, The Division Resurgence’s release date has been officially revealed as “Fall 2023”, along with a new CGI trailer that also showed off a choice few seconds of gameplay from the mobile title. Those who pre-register for the game now will receive the NYC Firefighter Set and a Full Gold weapon skin.

Watch The Division Resurgence’s CGI trailer below:

From the developers:

The Division Resurgence is a free-to-play third-person shooter RPG set in a shared MMO open-world. It takes place in a contemporary post-crisis New-York city, after a virus outbreak has created chaos and the collapse of the American government. In this whole new spectacular experience of the Division creatively crafted for mobile, you embody an agent of the « Strategic Homeland Division » and your mission is to restore order, combat hostile factions, protect civilians and help them build a better future. This latest opus in the Division franchise brings the acclaimed HD experience to mobile and immerses players into a brand new MMO adventure. Besides offering an independent campaign from Tom Clancy’s The Division 1 and The Division 2, and new perspective to key story events, The Division Resurgence delivers a heap of new content at your fingertips: new storyline, new game modes (both PVP and PVE), new specializations and new enemy factions.

The Division Resurgence is set for a Fall 2023 release on iOS and Android devices. Stay tuned here at MP1st for our coverage of the rest of Ubisoft Forward.

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