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Hogwarts Legacy “Merlin’s Cloak” Cosmetic Exclusively Available During Studio Playthrough on Twitch Feb. 24

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February 24, 2023 5:35 am in News

As part of the game’s Twitch Drops reward program, the Hogwarts Legacy “Merlin’s Cloak” cosmetic will be available once again exclusively during Avalanche Software’s studio playthrough on Twitch on February 24. This is fans’ last chance to unlock the cosmetic, as the Twitch Drops reward program ends on the same day.

Since February 7, Avalanche Software has been partnering with Twitch creators to offer exclusive cosmetic rewards for those who tune into Hogwarts Legacy streams with the feature enabled. For every 30 minutes watching such streams, fans earn the following rewards in order:

  • Silver Dragon-Eyed Spectacles – Facewear Cosmetic
  • Urchin Hat – Headwear Cosmetic
  • Carmine Lightning Bolt Scarf – Neckwear Cosmetic
  • Lilac Ensemble – Outfit Cosmetic

However, a fifth cosmetic reward (“Merlin’s Cloak”) is available exclusively for those who tune into Avalanche Software’s Hogwarts Legacy streams. The developer will be streaming a studio playthrough on Twitch at 5pm ET/2pm PT/6am HKT on February 24 for a few hours, making this tentatively the final opportunity for players to earn the Merlin’s Cloak cosmetic as the Twitch Drops program ends altogether on the same date.

Those interested can tune into the stream here on February 24, and Avalanche Software has also provided a handy guide for acquiring and redeeming Twitch Drops here. Any gamers who feel like picking up Hogwarts Legacy now should check out our review our review first (where we found the game “a genuine, authentic [Wizarding World] experience like no other”) as well as our plethora of Hogwarts Legacy guides that should streamline your Hogwarts adventure.

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Destiny 2: Lightfall Launch Trailer Features Witness vs. Traveler Showdown

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During the State of Play event today, Bungie debuted the Destiny 2: Lightfall launch trailer ahead of the expansion’s release on February 28. The launch trailer features the Witness and the Traveler finally facing off against each other, as well as numerous factions from the Destiny universe including the Neomunian Cloud Striders uniting to defend Neptune against Calus’ Shadow Legion.

Check out the Destiny 2: Lightfall launch trailer below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-7Cq7LLPr4

The Destiny 2: Lightfall expansion is currently available for pre-order on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, and will launch on February 28, 2023. It brings the new Neomuna location and Legendary campaign, new weapons and enemies, Guardian Ranks, commendations, and the ability to create and save loadouts. A detailed explanation of some of these new quality-of-life features can be found here.

The Destiny 2 Witch Queen Standard Edition is now free for PS5 and PS4 players from February 23 through February 26 in anticipation of Lightfall’s release. Check out our coverage of the rest of the State of Play event as well, and stay tuned here at MP1st for the official patch notes, pre-load times, and all other updates concerning Destiny 2 and the Lightfall expansion.

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Forza Horizon 5 Rally Adventure DLC Rolls Out March 29, Includes Rally Races, 10 New Cars & More

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February 23, 2023 10:00 pm in News

Playground Games and Xbox Game Studios have announced the new Forza Horizon 5 Rally Adventure DLC, set to release on March 29, 2023. The Rally Adventure DLC is the game’s second expansion and brings rally races, the new “Sierra Nueva” map, 10 new off-road cars and more to the game.

Watch the Forza Horizon 5 Rally Adventure DLC trailer below:

The new Sierra Nueva map is located “notionally north” of the original Mexico map and contains six biomes:

  • Pueblo Artza
  • Abandoned Quarry
  • Sand Dunes
  • Desert Gorge
  • Green Hills
  • Palm Forest

The Sierra Nueva map features an “entirely new system of deformable terrain” to provide the extreme weather and environment effects core to the rally experience.

Three teams are competing in the new expansion’s Campaign Mode:

  • Horizon Raptors
  • Grit Reapers
  • Apex Predators

Players can compete in eight races with their team of choice before taking on the leader in a grand Ambassador Race.

A new co-driver will be providing players with navigator callouts from the Horizon Rally helicopter in each race. The new Horizon Rally HUD will also guide players with helpful on-screen information including a mini leaderboard, pace notes, and position changes.

Horizon Rally Adventure New Cars:

The DLC will add a total of 10 new off-road cars to the game for players to conquer Sierra Nueva with:

  • 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum
  • 1973 Hoonigan Volkswagen Baja Beetle Class 5/1600 ‘Scumbug’
  • 2001 Ford #4 Ford Focus RS
  • 2022 Alumicraft #6165 Trick Truck
  • 2021 Polaris RZR Pro XP Factory Racing Limited Edition
  • 2020 Jimco #179 Hammerhead Class 1
  • 2019 Jimco #240 Fastball Racing Spec Trophy Truck
  • 2019 Casey Currie Motorsports #4402 Ultra 4 ‘Trophy Jeep’
  • 2021 RJ Anderson #37 Polaris RZR Pro 4 Truck
  • 2021 Alumicraft #122 Class 1 Buggy

For more details and screenshots of the new cars as well as the other new content coming to the game, check out the official Forza Motorsport blog post.

The Forza Horizon 5 Rally Adventure expansion hits PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Xbox Cloud Gaming on March 29. While it is included in the Premium Add-Ons bundle, it can also be purchased individually for $19.99.

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New Dead Island 2 Gameplay Coming March 2

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Now that the game’s Slayer roster has been fully revealed, Dambuster Studios will be releasing new Dead Island 2 gameplay footage on March 2. The gameplay video will follow the Slayer Dani “through the streets of Beverly Hills and Bel-Air,” and will probably show off extended combat footage and what the game’s zombie-infested setting of HELL-A, California, has to offer.

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After years of an exceptionally turbulent development process, the Deep Silver-published zombie RPG Dead Island 2 is finally all set to go live on PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One. The game is set in a post-Dead Island California under military quarantine, and features six unique characters with fully customizable abilities. The game also allows three-player co-op multiplayer for friends to enjoy the game’s over-the-top dismemberment system together.

Dambuster Studios will be showing off new gameplay from the title on March 2 at 10am ET/7am PT/3pm GMT/4pm CET/11pm HKT on YouTube. The developer reveals that players can expect extended combat footage including new weapons and combat skills including ground pounds and more:

Get hyped for the first look at Dead Island 2 extended gameplay trailer! Follow our Slayer, Dani, through the streets of Beverly Hills and Bel-Air as she tests new weapons and shows off powerful skills like ground pounds. The combat won’t leave you disappointed as you go head to head with some of our Los Angelenos zombies.

Dead Island 2 goes live on the aforementioned platforms on April 21, 2023. For a better idea of what to expect from the new gameplay, read into Dani’s bio details and innate combat skills here.

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Action-Puzzle Hybrid Humanity Launches May 2023; Free Demo Available Now

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During today’s State of Play event, Japanese studios THA ltd. and Enhance revealed that their eccentric action-puzzle hybrid game Humanity will finally be launching in May 2023. The VR-optional title puts players in charge of a formerly-human Shiba Inu that can control hordes of human beings to lead them towards a literal light in over 90 story stages. A free 10-stage demo of the game is available now for a limited time until March 6.

Check out Humanity’s reveal trailer below:

Humanity was initially announced in September 2019 as a PSVR-optional title coming to PS4 in 2020, but has since been delayed numerous times. The game finally has a release window of May 2023, and will remain compatible with the original PSVR on the PS4 edition even though it also supports the PSVR2 headset and its exclusive features on the PS5.

In Humanity, players assume the role of a telekinetic Shiba Inu that used to be a human. This curious dog can control massive groups of human beings, who will move, jump, pile together and even fight enemies at his behest. The game is divided into puzzle challenges called “Trials,” where the Shiba Inu has to direct these human beings towards the literal light at the end of the stage.

Along the way, players will also encounter the hostile humanoid Others, who will have to either be evaded or taken down in order for the Shiba Inu to be able to guide his followers to the light. A Stage Creator tool allows players to create original stages and experience others’ creations to continue their adventure even after the end of the 90-plus-stage story.

A free demo of Humanity is now available until March 6 on PC, PS5, and PS4 with the following features:

  • 10 stages – A variety of levels sampled from the first few areas of the full game, which features over 90 stages in its Story mode.
  • User Stages (Beta) – Check out levels created by other players! Browse curated playlists of the best community-produced content, refreshed regularly, or search by tag for hidden gems.
  • Stage Creator (Beta) – A super-intuitive set of tools and tutorials that will have anyone making their own levels within minutes, so they can share them with the larger community!
  • Optional VR compatibility – Players with a PS VR2, PS VR, or PC VR headset (note: in this Demo, only the Meta Quest headset and controllers are officially supported, but the full game will support more headsets) can immerse themselves even deeper within the world of HUMANITY.

Humanity is set to release in May 2023 on PC, PS5 (with PSVR2 support), and PS4 (with PSVR support) for $29.99/€29.99/¥3410. Check out our coverage of the rest of the State of Play event as well.

Source: PlayStation Blog

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Synapse: Surreal Telekinetic Dual-Wielding Shooter Landing on PSVR2 Later in 2023

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8:41 pm in News

During today’s State of Play event, accomplished VR developer nDreams of Fracked fame unveiled its new VR title Synapse, coming exclusively to the PSVR2 headset later in 2023. Synapse is a shooter game that gives players the power of telekinesis to dual-wield alongside regular firearms in combat, and features a surreal monochrome art style that highlights and puts thematic weight into any occasional pops of colour.

Check out the Synapse reveal trailer below:

Synapse makes use of eye tracking-enhanced aiming to ensure precise targeting with the telekinetic ability that can be used to move both environment objects and enemy characters. Full 1:1 motion control further heightens the experience by demanding significant physical involvement from the player to effectively wield telekinesis.

The player character uses one hand for telekinetic abilities while the other is reserved for traditional firearms, with players given the liberty to make any use of this combination they see fit. For example, a defensive approach could involve significant usage of makeshift cover created using telekinesis, while the same telekinetic abilities could also be used to immobilize and vanquish enemies in brilliant bursts of color. The game also takes full advantage of the PSVR2’s 4K HDR OLED displays to make these moments shine, and utilizes foveated rendering to highlight the graphical detail of areas that are currently in focus.

Synapse goes live later in 2023 exclusively for the PSVR2. Check out our coverage of the rest of the State of Play event as well.

Source: PlayStation Blog

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Journey to Foundation Breathes VR Life Into Asimov’s Foundation Series; Coming Autumn 2023

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During today’s State of Play event, developer Archiact revealed its upcoming VR title Journey to Foundation, set to release in Fall 2023. This new VR experience is a story set in Isaac Asimov’s renowned Foundation sci-fi series, following Agent Ward of the Commission of Public Safety as they discover the dark realities of the Galactic Empire and are forced to make a choice between fighting to preserve it or joining the Foundation.

Check out the reveal trailer below:

Journey to Foundation is a VR experience that gives players a significant degree of agency with the direction of the story and incorporates a wide variety of possible gameplay approaches. From the developers:

Become a Galactic Spymaster

Whether you employ subterfuge and diplomacy, or use threats and manipulation to get your way, you have an arsenal of equipment, weapons, and special tools to approach every situation with.

Mentalics

The power of mental science allows you to uncover and influence the emotions of people around you. Use this to your advantage to gain information peacefully… or forcibly.

Participatory conversations

Converse with or coerce the people around you and build relationships with your companions using an intricate conversation system.

Choice & consequence

Characters will respond to your actions (or lack thereof). Keep in mind: how you approach each situation will impact the world around you. You have the power to influence your environment; will you rely on stealth and diplomacy, or take a more direct approach?

Shape-shifting arsenal

Let your weapon do the talking. Blast your way through areas with a set of swappable components to cover you and your companions in any situation.

Cutting-edge tools

At your disposal are the best spy tools the Empire has to offer: a plasma torch capable of cutting through the toughest alloys, a nanotech disguise that allows you to infiltrate enemy camps, and a sophisticated hacking tool that can penetrate the most complex computer systems.

Journey to Foundation will release in Autumn 2023 for PSVR2, Meta Quest 2 and Pico 4. Check out our coverage of the rest of the State of Play event as well.

Source: PlayStation Blog

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Naruto X Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections Releases in 2023, Featuring Largest Character Roster of Any Naruto Game

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7:09 pm in News

CyberConnect2 and Bandai Namco Entertainment have announced Naruto X Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections, the newest Ultimate Ninja Storm title set to release in 2023 to coincide with the 20th anniversary of the legendary anime. The title will feature the largest character roster of any Naruto game and will run at 60fps on current-gen consoles.

Watch the reveal trailer from today’s PlayStation State of Play event below:

From the developers:

NARUTO X BORUTO Ultimate Ninja STORM CONNECTIONS is a unique game experience that combines key gameplay moments from the series that highlight select scenes from across Naruto and Sasuke’s deeply emotional story arcs. The experience immerses both new and long-time fans in an exciting NARUTO action game, where they can relive some of the most important and beloved storylines from the series’ history. In addition to this, an original story will also be available in the game.

NARUTO X BORUTO Ultimate Ninja STORM CONNECTIONS features the largest roster in a NARUTO game with playable characters from across the series, including fan-favorites Ashura and Indra Otsutsuki. The game also faithfully recreates the anime’s art style, now delivered with crisp visuals and 60 FPS on new-gen consoles. 

Naruto X Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections will hit PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch sometime during 2023. Check out our coverage of the rest of the State of Play event as well.

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Wayfinder Early Access on PS5/PS4 Begins May 2023; New Trailer Shows Off Wayfinder Abilities, Titan Boss & More

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Airship Syndicate and Digital Extremes have announced that Season 1 of Wayfinder’s Early Access period on PlayStation consoles will begin in May 2023, accessible through the multi-tier paid Founder’s Pack Program kicking off in the same month. A new trailer has also been shown at today’s State of Play event, showcasing the Wayfinders’ combat abilities, the Skylight social space, Lost Zones and even the Titan boss which players must cooperate to effectively take down.

Check out the new Wayfinder gameplay trailer below:

The next Wayfinder PS5 playtest will begin on February 28, with a final PS5 and PS4 closed playtest to take place in March. PS5 and PS4 players will then get exclusive early access to the title in May as part of Season 1 of Early Access. To join the Early Access period, fans must first pitch into the Founder’s Pack Program, a multi-tier support system for the game’s development that will also grant players exclusive rewards not obtainable afterwards.

Wayfinder will hit PC, PS5, and PS4 as a free-to-play title sometime in late 2023. Check out our coverage of the rest of the State of Play event as well.

Source: PlayStation Blog

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Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Requires Online Connection, Free DLC, 60fps and More Confirmed

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6:12 pm in News

For those hoping that Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League would offer offline play, you’ll be disappointed to learn that the title will require internet, even when playing solo. 

As revealed in its newly updated FAQ, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is confirmed to be an always-online title, regardless if you plan on going at it alone.

Yes, an internet connection is required to play Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League solo or via online co-op.

Probably not the best news to hear, but it does make a little more sense given that the title does seem to have a big focus on its online. In fact, the FAQ also revealed that the team is planning on releasing a number of post-launch updates that’ll include new characters and even expanded stories. A battle pass has also been confirmed, as well as in-game purchases.  

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League will have post-launch content updates to expand the story with new missions and earnable characters, available at no cost.

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League will have a post-launch cosmetics-only battle pass system to earn new outfits, emotes and other items to customize playable characters. Each battle pass will have free tiers available at no cost to all Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League players, along with premium tiers that will be available via an optional in-game purchase. All battle pass items will be cosmetic and will not affect gameplay in any way.

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League will have cosmetic items available for optional in-game purchase that can be used to customize playable characters. Each cosmetics-only battle pass will also have premium tiers that will be available via an optional in-game purchase. All in-game purchases will be completely optional and will not affect gameplay in any way.

Luckily though, the game will NOT feature any loot boxes for those worried. 

Elsewhere, for those curious as to what frame-rate the game will be targeting on consoles (Xbox Series, and PS5) the team has also confirmed that they will be targeting 60 FPS. No details as to what resolution that’ll run at, though if we were to guess, likely a mix of upscaling to 4K. 

Check out the full FAQ below:

WHAT TYPE OF GAME IS SUICIDE SQUAD: KILL THE JUSTICE LEAGUE?

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is a new genre-defying third-person action-adventure shooter videogame allowing players to take on the roles of Suicide Squad members Harley Quinn, Deadshot, Captain Boomerang and King Shark

WHO IS DEVELOPING SUICIDE SQUAD: KILL THE JUSTICE LEAGUE?

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is developed by Rocksteady Studios, creators of the critically acclaimed, best-selling Batman: Arkham series.

WHO IS PUBLISHING SUICIDE SQUAD: KILL THE JUSTICE LEAGUE?

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is published by Warner Bros. Games.

WHEN WILL SUICIDE SQUAD: KILL THE JUSTICE LEAGUE RELEASE?

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League will be released worldwide on May 26, 2023.

WHAT PLATFORMS WILL SUICIDE SQUAD: KILL THE JUSTICE LEAGUE BE AVAILABLE ON?

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League will be available on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S consoles and PC.

WHICH PC PLATFORMS WILL SUICIDE SQUAD: KILL THE JUSTICE LEAGUE BE AVAILABLE ON?

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League will be available on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store.

WHICH PLAYABLE CHARACTERS ARE FEATURED IN SUICIDE SQUAD: KILL THE JUSTICE LEAGUE?

Playable characters include Harley Quinn (a.k.a. Dr. Harleen Quinzel), the Clown Princess of Crime; Deadshot (a.k.a. Floyd Lawton), the most dangerous marksman alive; Captain Boomerang (a.k.a. Digger Harkness), Aussie assassin extraordinaire; and King Shark (a.k.a. Nanaue), the demigod humanoid shark and rightful ruler of the seas.

WHO IS THE VOICE TALENT FOR THE MAIN PLAYABLE CHARACTERS IN SUICIDE SQUAD: KILL THE JUSTICE LEAGUE?

Harley Quinn is voiced by Tara Strong, Deadshot is voiced by Bumper Robinson, Captain Boomerang is voiced by Daniel Lapaine and King Shark is voiced by Nuufolau Joel Seanoa, better known by his All Elite Wrestling (AEW) ring name, Samoa Joe.

DOES SUICIDE SQUAD: KILL THE JUSTICE LEAGUE FEATURE AN ORIGINAL STORY?

Yes, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League features an original story set in the DC Universe as the Squad must take on an impossible mission to save Earth and kill the world’s greatest DC Super Heroes, the Justice League.

IS SUICIDE SQUAD: KILL THE JUSTICE LEAGUE CONNECTED TO THE BATMAN: ARKHAM SERIES?

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is a new third-person action-adventure shooter featuring an original, narrative-driven experience that picks up the story five years after the events of Batman: Arkham Knight so players who are familiar with the Batman: Arkham series will see some related narrative elements pop up in the game.

CAN PLAYERS CUSTOMIZE THEIR CHARACTER IN SUICIDE SQUAD: KILL THE JUSTICE LEAGUE?

Yes, players can customize their character’s look with new outfits, gear, weapons and other cosmetic items as they progress through the Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League campaign.

DOES SUICIDE SQUAD: KILL THE JUSTICE LEAGUE HAVE A MULTIPLAYER MODE?

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League can be played solo or with up to four players in online co-op.

CAN PLAYERS SWAP BETWEEN CHARACTERS IN SUICIDE SQUAD: KILL THE JUSTICE LEAGUE?

Players may gravitate towards one Squad member, but they can switch characters when they are outside of active missions.

CAN PLAYERS GO THROUGH THE ENTIRE GAME AS THE SAME CHARACTER?

Yes, players can go through the entire game as any of the four main characters.

IS THE FULL GAME PLAYABLE SOLO AN IN CO-OP?

Yes, the full game can be enjoyed either solo or with up to four players in online co-op.

DOES SUICIDE SQUAD: KILL THE JUSTICE LEAGUE SUPPORT LOCAL CO-OP?

Co-op mode will only be available online with an internet connection. The game will not support local co-op.

DOES SUICIDE SQUAD: KILL THE JUSTICE LEAGUE SUPPORT CROSS-PLATFORM PLAY FOR ONLINE CO-OP?

Yes, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League will support full cross-platform play for online co-op.

IS AN INTERNET CONNECTION REQUIRED TO PLAY SUICIDE SQUAD: KILL THE JUSTICE LEAGUE?

Yes, an internet connection is required to play Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League solo or via online co-op.

IS THE SUICIDE SQUAD: KILL THE JUSTICE LEAGUE GAME CONNECTED TO THE PREVIOUS FILMS?

The Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League game is an original story set in the DC Universe and is not connected to the previous films.

IS A PLAYSTATION®PLUS SUBSCRIPTION OR XBOX LIVE GOLD MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED TO PLAY SUICIDE SQUAD: KILL THE JUSTICE LEAGUE?

No, a PlayStation®Plus subscription or Xbox Live Gold membership will not be required to play Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League solo on PlayStation®5 or Xbox Series X|S consoles. However, PlayStation®Plus or Xbox Live Gold will be required to play the game via online co-op.

WHAT WILL THE FRAMERATE BE FOR SUICIDE SQUAD: KILL THE JUSTICE LEAGUE?

The PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S console versions of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League will target 60 FPS (frames per second). PC specifications will be available closer to launch as the game is still in development.

WILL SUICIDE SQUAD: KILL THE JUSTICE LEAGUE HAVE NEW CONTENT AVAILABLE POST-LAUNCH?

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League will have post-launch content updates to expand the story with new missions and earnable characters, available at no cost.

WILL SUICIDE SQUAD: KILL THE JUSTICE LEAGUE HAVE A BATTLE PASS?

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League will have a post-launch cosmetics-only battle pass system to earn new outfits, emotes and other items to customize playable characters. Each battle pass will have free tiers available at no cost to all Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League players, along with premium tiers that will be available via an optional in-game purchase. All battle pass items will be cosmetic and will not affect gameplay in any way.

WILL SUICIDE SQUAD: KILL THE JUSTICE LEAGUE HAVE IN-GAME PURCHASES?

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League will have cosmetic items available for optional in-game purchase that can be used to customize playable characters. Each cosmetics-only battle pass will also have premium tiers that will be available via an optional in-game purchase. All in-game purchases will be completely optional and will not affect gameplay in any way.

WILL SUICIDE SQUAD: KILL THE JUSTICE LEAGUE HAVE LOOT BOXES?

No, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League will not have loot boxes.

WILL SUICIDE SQUAD: KILL THE JUSTICE LEAGUE HAVE A PREQUEL TIE-IN COMIC?

Suicide Squad: Kill Arkham Asylum is the official prequel tie-in comic, expanding on how this incarnation of Task Force X came together in the Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League game. The five-issue monthly series is scheduled to release on May 30 and will be available at participating comic book stores and digital platforms. Each print issue includes a code for a redeemable Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League in-game cosmetic item.

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Launches May 26 on the PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. 

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Mortal Kombat 12 Releasing in 2023 According to Warner Bros. Discovery

  by   Salman Haider Zaidi  
6:08 pm in News

In its Q4 2022 earnings call today, Warner Bros. Discovery has revealed that NetherRealm Studios’ Mortal Kombat 12 title will be released sometime in 2023. No other details about the game have been announced, but a formal announcement from NetherRealm Studios should be pretty close.

Owned by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, NetherRealm Studios has been virtually silent about a new Mortal Kombat since the release of Mortal Kombat 11 in 2019. Files possibly pertaining to a potential Mortal Kombat 12 were seen on a NetherRealm Studios developer’s workstation early last year, but the slip was not addressed afterwards. Development on Mortal Kombat 11 has long ceased, and studio head Ed Boon finally revealed back in November that the company’s next game announcement would either be Injustice 3 or Mortal Kombat 12.

During the webcast of Warner Bros. Discovery’s Q4 2022 earnings call today, it was revealed that the company expects MK12 to be released during 2023 along with Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. The parent company has “ambitious launch projections” for the release of these games, so we can expect significant marketing of MK12 pending a formal announcement from NetherRealm Studios in the coming months.

Stay tuned here at MP1st for all upcoming Mortal Kombat updates and announcements.

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Tchia Release Date Set for Mar. 21; New Trailer Teases Villain Meavora

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5:38 pm in News

Enthusiastic fans have been finally been given a Tchia release date: March 21, 2023 on both PC and PS platforms. Awaceb also showed off a new trailer for the game at the PlayStation State of Play event today, hinting at the dark origins of the antagonist Meavora and the titular protagonist Tchia’s journey to defeat him.

Watch the Tchia release date trailer below:

Tchia is a new open world adventure game from Awaceb and Kepler Interactive that follows Tchia, a little girl whose father has been abducted by the mysterious Meavora, the tyrannical ruler of the archipelago she resides in. Over the course of the game, Tchia unlocks the ability to soul-jump into animals and objects she encounters across her journey to use their properties and special abilities to her own advantage.

Along with the new trailer, Awaceb and Kepler Interactive have also revealed Tchia’s Oléti edition, a special release of the game that includes cosmetics from Kepler Interactive’s other IPs such as Sifu, Scorn, and more. Tchia releases on March 21 for PC (through Epic Games Store), PS5, and PS4. Those who want to learn more should check out our preview of the game, where we go over the soul-jumping mechanic in depth.

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Resident Evil 4 Remake Demo and “The Mercenaries” Free DLC Announced, New Gameplay Unleashed

  by   Alex Co  
5:18 pm in News

Capcom’s upcoming Resident Evil 4 remake was part of Sony’s State of Play event today, and not only did we get a new gameplay trailer, but Capcom also announced the Resident Evil 4 remake demo!

The Resident Evil 4 remake gameplay shown today features Jack Krauser, an Eli Gigante and more! 

During their harrowing escape from a small European village in thrall to Las Plagas, Leon and his ward Ashley Graham must navigate multiple environments controlled by the cult of Los Iluminados. Across a sprawling castle, dilapidated mines, and more, they encounter even more infected villagers, deranged cultists, and insidious enemies empowered by the Las Plagas parasite. Leon and Ashley must navigate these foes while also deciphering the arcane designs of the hidden mechanisms, esoteric puzzles, and tantalizing secrets. The duo’s path to safety also intersects with the calculating special forces operative Major Jack Krauser.

Alongside the trailer, Capcom announced the Resident Evil 4 remake demo will be available before launch, though no specific release date has been given just yet. In addition to that, “The Mercenaries” challenge mode from the original game will make its way to RE4 remake as free post-launch DLC! More info about it and when it will be released will be revealed at a later date.

Resident Evil 4 remake will be available this March 24 on the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

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Street Fighter 6 Reveals Zangief, Lily & Cammy Rounding Off Playable Roster; Gameplay Showcased

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At today’s PlayStation State of Play event, Capcom has released new gameplay of Street Fighter 6 showing off the fighters Zangief, Lily, and Cammy with their new combat animations, finishers and flair moves. The three fighters will round off the upcoming game’s 18-strong roster.

Check out the gameplay trailer for each fighter below:

The beloved hunk 400-pound hunk Zangief absolutely wrecks E. Honda in his trailer with wide grabs and devastating wrestling moves. Debuting in Street Fighter 6, Lily makes short work of Blanka with her mock-hockey sticks, sweeps, and throws. Meanwhile, Cammy returns with her incredibly functional, lethal martial arts that give her opponent JP no room to breathe at all in her trailer.

Street Fighter 6 launches June 2, 2023, for PC, PS5, PS4, and Xbox Series X|S. Stay tuned here at MP1st for our coverage of the rest of the State of Play event.

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Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League New Gameplay Fires Out, Features Loads of Combat

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In Sony’s State of Play livestream, WB Games brought a new Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League gameplay video that showcases an in-game mission where we see Harley, King Shark and more strut their stuff!

Check out the new gameplay video below:

Stop The Flash and rescue Lex Luthor in the process. No matter the cost.

Check out the first official look at 4-player #CoOp #Gameplay for #SuicideSquadGame in this exclusive Sony State of Play trailer as Harley Quinn, Deadshot, Captain Boomerang, and King Shark combine their unique traversal abilities, gunplay, melee, tactics, and teamwork to face off against waves of Brainiac’s corrupted soldiers and take down a huge techno-organic artillery gun that has been phased into Metropolis.

As you can see, we also see a glimpse of Wonder Woman, The Flash and even Corrupted Flash!

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League will be released this May 26 on the PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.

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PlayStation Plus March 2023 Free Games and Game Catalog Lineup Revealed

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During the PlayStation State of Play event airing right now, Sony has revealed the upcoming PlayStation Plus March 2023 games, headlined by Battlefield 2042. Additionally, the Game Catalog lineup limited to the Extra and Premium tiers includes Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection, Ghostwire: Tokyo, and more.

PlayStation Plus March 2023 Free Games:

  • Battlefield 2042
  • Code Vein
  • Minecraft Dungeons

PlayStation Plus Premium and Extra Game Catalog Additions:

  • Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection
  • Rainbow Six Extraction
  • Immortals Fenyx Rising
  • Tchia
  • Ghostwire Tokyo

Stay tuned here at MP1st for our coverage of the February State of Play event!

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Baldur’s Gate 3 PS5 Release Date Set for Aug. 31, 2023, New Trailer Released

  by   Alex Co  
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While Baldur’s Gate 3 is already available on PC, Larian Studios has announced the the game will be available on the PS5  in today’s State of Play! The Baldur’s Gate 3 PS5 version will be released on Aug. 31, 2023!

In addition to that, a new trailer has been released too!

Baldur’s Gate 3 is coming to PS5 day and date with PC: August 31, 2023.

The land of Faerûn is under siege by a hostile and otherworldly force known as mind flayers. Their army expands with every brain they infect with parasitic tadpoles, a creature that now wriggles deep within your own mind. You are becoming one of them: a monster feared across many worlds. But as their corruption grows within you, so do mysterious new powers.

Once we know more about Baldur’s Gate 3 on consoles, we’ll update the article. This is exciting news for action-RPG fans, and we can’t wait to try the game on PS5.

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Hogwarts Legacy Units Sold Hit 12M, $850M in Sales in First 2 Weeks

  by   Alex Co  
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To no one’s surprise, Warner Bros. Hogwarts Legacy is a massive commercial hit! In a press release, WB has announced that Hogwarts Legacy has hit over 12 million units sold and $850 million in sales in its first two weeks of availability for the PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC!

Hogwarts Legacy Units Sold Data and Other Stats:

More impressive stats from the press release:

  • More than 12 million units sold and $850 million in sales globally in its first two weeks across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC
  • 1.28 million peak concurrent viewers on Twitch at launch
  • 280 million hours played to date
  • 300% higher traffic to Wizarding World Digital over normal monthly unique visitor average for the first 10 days of February

Not only that, but Hogwarts Legacy is also breaking company records, as it managed over 280 million hours played to date, and the sales numbers is a new company record!

Warner Bros. Games’ Hogwarts Legacy, the critically acclaimed, open-world, action role-playing game (RPG) has sold more than 12 million units and $850 million in sales globally in its first two weeks of launch on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, which surpasses all of the company’s previous game launches. The game has exceeded sales records across the three platforms it is currently available on and broke records for streaming by becoming the biggest single-player game ever on Twitch with 1.28 million peak concurrent viewers at launch. 

Hogwarts Legacy is also breaking company records for player engagement with 280 million hours played to date. Additionally, there has been an increase of global franchise fan engagement overall with Wizarding World Digital garnering 300% higher traffic over the normal monthly unique visitor average for the first 10 days of February.

What makes this even more impressive is, the game isn’t even out yet for the PS4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch! I gather, once the game is out on those platforms, I wouldn’t be surprised to see that sales total double.

If you haven’t played it yet, go remedy that now! Go read our review where we gave it a 10/10 score to see why it’s a must-play title.

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Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania “Richter Mode” Lets Fans Play as Richter Belmont in Secret Level

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In the final teaser for the upcoming Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania DLC released today, Motion Twin has revealed that players will be able to assume the role of the legendary Richter Belmont in a secret level buried in Dracula’s castle. Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania’s “Richter Mode” features Richter’s moveset from Castlevania: Symphony of the Night and even lets players break candles with his whip to collect hearts.

Watch the teaser below:

Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania is a massive new expansion by Motion Twin and Evil Empire for the former’s 2018 “roguevania” title Dead Cells. The DLC takes players back to the roots of the genre in the Castlevania universe, with the Beheaded now seeking to take on Dracula himself. From the developers:

WIELD CLASSIC CASTLEVANIA WEAPONS
Unlock 14 iconic weapons such as the Vampire Killer, Throwing Axe & Holy Water to decimate Dracula’s bestiary of monsters and finally the dark lord himself. Each item has been translated into the fast-paced combat of Dead Cells while keeping their original essence.

EXPLORE EVERY CORNER OF DRACULA’S CASTLE

Secret rooms. Flame-lit corridors. Gloomy tombs. Beautiful paintings. Food hidden in the walls. Full of original monsters from the series, such as harpies, werewolves & haunted armors, the character of the iconic castle will transport you into the realms of gothic fantasy.

ENJOY CLASSIC & REIMAGINED MUSIC
We’re giving you access to an alternative soundtrack made of 51 of the original Castlevania tunes, that can be heard across the entire game. Yes, 51!

On top of this, we’ve taken the 12 most iconic tracks, such as Vampire Killer, Bloody Tears and Simon Belmont’s Theme, and reimagined them in the style of Dead Cells as a soundtrack for this DLC, while preserving the Castlevania ambiance of course.

DISCOVER A NEW STORYLINE
Richter Belmont and Alucard will be by your side throughout your quest to vanquish Dracula, helping you to navigate the maze of Dracula’s Castle and providing you with strong weapons (sometimes willingly, sometimes not). However, where there is good there is evil, so watch out for powerful foes who will try everything in their power to stop you from reaching the throne room.

MASTER THREE EPIC BOSS FIGHTS
Fight against the very essence of evil in two intense duels versus Death and Dracula, both set against a majestic backdrop. If you can survive these gauntlets, prepare yourself for our most ambitious boss showdown yet…

UNLOCK CASTLEVANIA CHARACTER OUTFITS
Unlock 20 outfits as you progress through the castle, letting you roleplay as all your favourite characters like Alucard, Richter Belmont, Simon Belmont, Maria Renard, Trevor Belmont, Sypha Belnades or even Dracula himself.

The Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania DLC goes live March 6, 2023, for PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.

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The Finals Closed Beta Begins Mar. 7; New Gameplay Trailer Released

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Embark Studios has released a new, explosive gameplay trailer of The Finals, showing off its destructible environments in chaotically exquisite detail as well as a variety of combat and movement abilities. Players can now register for The Finals’ closed beta, set to run from March 7 to March 21, 2023.

Check out the new gameplay trailer below:

The Finals is an upcoming free-to-play, game-show themed 3v3v3v3 FPS developed by a team of ex-Battlefield developers. From Embark Studios:

THE WORLD IS WATCHING
THE FINALS thrives on spectacle, so drive your fans wild with thrilling combat and your own personal flair as you compete for worldwide fame and the support of our discerning and stylish sponsors.

Play Your Way – Whether it’s sneaking up on enemy squads with a katana in hand or ripping an entire building out from under their feet with explosives, THE FINALS lets YOU make the call! With different skills across body builds and a wide array of weapons and gadgets, you’ll have all the tools to make your playstyle your own!

The World Is Your Weapon (And Enemy) – A skilled contender might go in guns blazing, but with environmental destruction in your arsenal, that’s just the start of what you can wield against your foes! All of our arenas can be altered, used, or reduced to rubble – and not just by you.

Your Rising Star – Ready for your close-up? Standing out in THE FINALS means the eyes of the world will be upon you, so you’d better look your best! Gather fans and fame as you craft a unique avatar with the help of our generous sponsors and dazzling customization options!

The Finals Closed Beta:

The closed beta will feature two gameplay maps: one set in the skyscrapers of downtown Seoul, and the other in Monaco on the banks of the French Riviera. The beta will include a practice range, ranked tournaments and casual play, leaderboards, and equipment and cosmetic rewards that players can unlock through gameplay.

The PC system requirements for the closed beta are as follows:

Minimum:

  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit (latest update)
  • CPU: Intel Core i5-2500K or AMD Ryzen R5 1600X processor
  • RAM: 12GB RAM
  • Video: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon RX 580

Recommended:

  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit (latest update)
  • CPU: Intel Core i5-9600K or AMD Ryzen R5 1600X processor
  • RAM: 16GB RAM
  • Video: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT

Recommended RTX:

  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit (latest update)
  • CPU: Intel Core i5-9600K or AMD Ryzen R5 1600X processor
  • RAM: 16GB RAM
  • Video: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070

Recommended Ultra RTX:

  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit (latest update)
  • CPU: Intel i7-9700K or AMD Ryzen 2700X processor
  • RAM: 16GB RAM
  • Video: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

Players can sign up for the two-week closed beta on The Finals’ Steam page. Other details about the beta can be found over at the game’s official Discord server.

The Finals will release on both PC and consoles with no definite release window announced as of yet.

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