Respawn, studio behind Apex Legends and Titanfall, has started working on a mysterious new game
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Respawn Entertainment, the studio behind the Titanfall series, Apex Legends and Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, has now begun working on a brand new game. The details are still few and far between, but according to their Careers page this game will be a brand new IP and will not be related to Respawn's previous work.
In terms of gameplay, it seems that this new project will very likely be some sort of looter-shooter or a co-op focused game as the brief description mentions "adventuring until the heat death of the universe". I'd love to tell you more, but considering the game in question is likely still in its infancy, I don't think even Respawn knows what exactly it'll be about.
Overwatch has toned down Reinhardt and Baptiste, while also buffing Roadhog and Orisa
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[Update]: Overwatch's big Anniversary 2021 update is launching on May 18th!
I hope you're in the mood for a bit of a shake-up, because Overwatch's newest balance update has now arrived. It brings with it some minor yet still significant nerfs to Reinhardt and Baptiste, while also buffing both Orisa and Roadhog.
There's a couple of other interesting changes sprinkled throughout the update as well, so if you're curious about all of the details you'll find the full patch notes alongside developer commentary right below. Have a gander:
Vermintide 2 is having a surprise free weekend to celebrate Chaos Wastes' successful launch
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As a part of the recent (and entirely free) Chaos Wastes expansion, Vermintide 2 has added Expeditions as a brand new rogue-lite game mode. While the concept itself is fairly simple, the combination of new maps, randomized traits and an even greater set of challenges has made Expeditions some of the most exciting content Vermintide 2 has ever seen!
In fact, Expeditions have ended up being so popular that Vermintide 2's playerbase has spiked to levels not seen since its launch three years ago! In order to celebrate this momentous occasion, as well as push those numbers even higher, Fatshark has now launched a surprise free weekend.
Apex Legends' Season 9 trailer shows off Valkyrie and three new Arena maps
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[Update #2]: The massive Season 9 update has now brought in Valkyrie, Arenas and plenty of server issues!
[Update]: Apex Legends has detailed all of the additions and balance changes coming in with Season 9.
Legacy, Apex Legends' Season 9, will be heading over to PC and consoles on May 4, 2021. It'll bring with it Valkyrie as a brand new Legend, the medium-ranged Bocek Bow, a nature-infested version of Olympus to shake things up a bit, and most importantly of all, a brand new Arena game mode!
While the exact details are still few and far between, you'll be happy to hear Respawn has now released a brand new trailer highlighting Valkyrie and the three new Arena maps, as well as giving every other Legend a brief time to shine! Have a gander:
Deep Rock Galactic has added elite enemies, a ton of balance changes, and improved gunplay
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[Update #2]: Deep Rock Galactic's Season 1 patch has added a hefty amount of free new content!
[Update]: Deep Rock Galactic's massive mod support update has now been unleashed!
After being teased for quite a while, Deep Rock Galactic's massive balance update has now finally arrived. It brings with it a couple of nerfs to some of the most ubiquitous weapons and traits, while also buffing just about every underpowered strategy, weapon and overclock. And yes, this does include fun stuff like Engineer's electric turrets or the rocket-jump grenade launcher overclock!
Besides all of the balance changes, the update has also greatly improved gunplay by making it far more responsive and resistant to lag. As a consequence of this projectiles should fire instantaneously, use less bandwidth, and in general just do exactly what you want them to regardless if you're the hosting or simply joining a random match.
NieR Replicant remaster is set to arrive tomorrow, April 23, for PC and consoles
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[Update]: NieR Replicant remaster has now landed onto PC, thought not without some technical issues.
If you found yourself in love with NieR: Automata and you're wishing to learn more about the strange universe the story takes place in, you'll be happy to hear that a remastered version of the prequel is now just about ready to launch. And I'm not joking about that either, because NieR Replicant will be releasing for PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One tomorrow, on April 23!
In terms of improvements, NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139... (yes, that is actually its name) brings with it enhanced visuals and support for modern resolutions, a brand new soundtrack recorded by NieR:Automata composer Keiichi Okabe, as well as bunch of quality-of-life tweaks to make the gameplay flow better.
Biomutant's newest preview shows off a strange yet incredibly charming world
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[Update]: Biomutant has now finally been unleashed, though it arrives alongside a fairly mixed reception.
It may have taken what feels like an eternity, but the post-apocalyptic kung-fu RPG Biomutant is now nearly ready for prime time. So as long as nothing goes awry, you can expect to see it glide over to PC and consoles on May 25, 2021.
The good news doesn't end there, however, as the developers have now also released a decently lengthy gameplay preview showing off some of the lovely locations you can visit and the strange contraptions you can use to do so. Have a gander: