The Elder Scrolls: Blades has left Early Access on mobile as of the latest patch. Update 1.7 brings the game out of Early Access, and anyone who played it up until now will receive a small thank-you gift of 150 gems and a large emblem decoration.
The game, which has grown a great deal since its initial release in April 2019, is also coming to Switch, and while the game’s release was delayed last year it looks like it’s finally going to happen very soon. The Elder Scrolls: Blades is currently listed on the US Nintendo Eshop with a May 14 release date, and like the mobile version it’ll be free-to-play.
Blades will be the second Elder Scrolls title on Switch–Skyrim is also available on Nintendo’s portable console.
Here are the full notes for the Blades 1.7 update.
The Elder Scrolls: Blades 1.7 Update
End of Early Access
Everyone who played during Early Access will receive 150 Gems and the large Emblem decoration.
Arena Leaderboard Reset
All Arena players will be returned to the Old Arena with 0 trophies.
Earn Gems, potions, and a chest according to your Arena at the time of reset.
Top 100 players also get the Golden Champion’s Helm.
Top 500-101 players get the Silver Hero’s Helm.
Top 1000-501 players get the Bronzed Gladiator’s Helm.
Climb up the ranks to earn rewards all over again, including Blades gear.
Keep track of the best Guilds with the new Guilds Leaderboard.
Massive New Questline
Play through an Arena-style gladiatorial questline.
Become the Grand Champion to earn the Grand Champion’s Sword and Helm.
More New Quests
Take on six other new quests for both low- and high-level players.
Earn the Redoran Watchman’s Helm from the Villains quest.
Earn the Ring of Dremora from the Trophy Hunting quest.
Can you solve the puzzles and find the secrets in The Wizard’s Challenge quest?
Additional Changes
Improved how and when enemies choose to conserve Magicka or Stamina to use on more expensive skills.
Added new sound effects to weapons enchanted with Haste (increased attack speed).
Bug fixes
Fixed a bug that prevented completion of the Resolution quest.
Fixed a bug that made abilities hit faster than normal when multiple abilities were performed in quick succession.
Fixed a bug that prevented the application of resistances and weakness to elemental damage dealt via Shield Bash with an enchanted shield.
Fixed a bug that made critical hits harder to perform while wearing the Warlock’s Ring Artifact.
Fixed a bug that let players unequip and reequip certain skills on cooldown to make them available sooner.
Fixed a bug in the Arena that displayed all an opponent’s physical resistances as cleaving resistance.
Fixed a bug that slowed down Arena combat when both players were equipped with Artifacts dealing continuous damage.
Fixed a bug that made high-level Wights hit twice with a single Power Attack.
Fixed a bug that prevented enemies from properly deciding when to use their Reflecting Bash ability.
Fixed a bug that made enemies unnecessarily stop and restart blocking while the player was casting Consuming Inferno or Frostbite.
Fixed a bug that stopped players from equipping a loadout right after the end of combat.
Fixed a bug that stopped players from equipping a loadout while certain skills were active.
Fixed a bug that prevented players from receiving Guild chat messages.
Fixed a bug that unsynced the camera from the player’s shield when performing a Shield Bash.
Fixed a bug that made the Fireball spell’s fire effects remain on an enemy indefinitely.
Fixed a bug that sped up the waterfalls of the Hircine’s Prize decoration.
Fixed a bug that made a deleted loadout return to your loadouts list.
Fixed an interface bug that made players choose an unintended tier when tempering, brewing, or enchanting.
Fixed an interface bug that incorrectly displayed “You cannot drop your last weapon!” when inspecting a weapon.
Fixed a visual bug that made the Stamina bar jump around when attacking with the Volendrung Artifact.
Fixed various rare cases of invisible walls or rocks blocking players and preventing the completion of a Job.
F1 2020 is releasing on July 10, 2020, and Codemasters has released a trailer for the game to show off how stunning its latest take on racing is. This first gameplay trailer does not delve too deep into what separates this entry from earlier games, but it sure looks good.
The trailer also shows off the character models for racers like Daniel Ricciardo, Lewis Hamilton, and Carlos Sainz, as well as some scrapes, beautiful turns, pit stops, and all the exciting bits you’d want in a good race.
You can watch it for yourself below.
F1 2020 will integrate F2 cars into career mode after their debut in F1 2019, allowing players to choose between full half, and three-race challenges. At launch, only the 2019 F2 season will be available, but the 2020 season will come as a free update later in the year. It’s also the first F1 game for Stadia.
F1 2020 will also feature 16 classic cars from the sport’s past, so F1 fanatics will be able to enjoy a slice of history. Here’s the complete list.
2010 Red Bull RB6
2010 Ferrari F10
2010 McLaren MP4-25
2009 Brawn BGP 001
2008 McLaren MP4 –23
2007 Ferrari F2007
2006 Renault R26
2004 Ferrari F2004
2003 Williams FW25
2000 Ferrari F1 2000
1998 McLaren MP4-13
1996 Williams FW18
1992 Williams FW14
1991 McLaren MP4/6
1990 Ferrari 641
1990 McLaren MP4/5B
Furthermore, the Deluxe Schumacher Edition of the game, which costs $10 more and grants three days of early access, comes with four more cars:
1991: Jordan 191
1994: Benetton B194
1995: Benetton B195
2000: Ferrari F1-2000
The F1 game series is on a good run, and F1 2019 scored a 9/10 from GameSpot. Hopefully F1 2020 will continue the streak.
It’s exciting every time a new console generation comes around, and this time is no different. 2020 marks the release of both the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, and the consoles are arriving in an interesting time with the COVID-19 global pandemic impacting some release plans. For now at least, Sony and Microsoft remain committed to launching their new systems this year.
Sony’s PS5 features some exciting new technology, including an SSD that dramatically improves load times, among other elements that promise to improve the fidelity of games. There is also a new DualSense controller that uses haptic feedback to help connect you with games at a deeper level. It’s all very exciting.
In this post we’re rounding up all the confirmed PlayStation 5 games, and also denoting the titles that we think, or are assumed to, release on the next-generation system. This list covers the new games that will be released on PlayStation 5. The console will automatically play the “overwhelming majority” the PS4 games you may already own, since it is backwards compatible with that console.
You’ll see this list contains fewer titles than our Xbox Series X game roundup, and that’s due in part to how Microsoft held a dedicated event where it announced a long list of Xbox Series X games. Sony has yet to hold a proper PS5 unveiling event, but rumors peg that to happen in June.
You can check out all of the confirmed, and presumed, PS5 titles below. We’ll continue to update this post in the days, weeks, and months ahead as new and more titles get announced.
PlayStation 5 Confirmed Games
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla brings the series into the Viking Age of history.
Ubisoft’s next big Assassin’s Creed game takes us back to the Viking era. Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is due to release as a launch title for the PS5. You play as Eivor–either a man or a woman–and your travels will take you across a variety of locations and landscapes. For the first time, dual-wielding comes to Assassin’s Creed, allowing you to tear up your enemies with a newfound ferocity with axes and even shields if you like. There is a lot more to know about Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, so check out GameSpot’s extended coverage to learn more.
Release Date For PS5: PS5 launch title
Dirt 5
Dirt 5
The next entry in the off-road racing series, Dirt 5 promises to be “bolder and braver than ever before.” Very little is known at this stage, but developer Codemasters is promising to deliver “new features” and “new innovations” where every race is unique. Veteran voice actors Troy Baker and Nolan North are contributing to the game’s career mode.
Release Date: TBA
Godfall
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Counterplay Games is working with Borderlands studio Gearbox to release a fantasy action-RPG called Godfall as a console exclusive for PlayStation 5. Described as a “looter-slasher,” the game focuses on fighting foes and collecting loot. It has support for single-player and co-op where you can join groups of up to three players to take on the more dangerous challenges.
PS5 Release Date: TBA
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum is all about Gollum
Daedalic Entertainment, the studio known for its point-and-click adventure games, is developing an all-new Lord of the Rings game that is focused on an unlikely character: Gollum. In The Lord of the Rings: Gollum, you play as Gollum in a story told from the creature’s perspective. It’s the first time across the entire Lord of the Rings brand–movies, TV shows, books, etc.–that a story is being told from Gollum’s perspective, which is intriguing to think about. Very little is known about this game, and no images or firm details have been released yet. But Gollum is often overlooked in Middle-earth, so it’s exciting to see him finally get his own game.
Release Date For PS5: 2021
Outriders
Outriders comes from the developers behind the cult-favorite Bulletstorm.
Gears of War: Judgment and Bulletstorm developer People Can Fly is partnering with Square Enix for a new game called Outriders. The new game is a cover shooter that also incentivizes getting out from behind the chest-high walls and wrecking your foes with a number of cool abilities.
PS5 Release Date For PS5: Holiday 2021
Quantum Error
An early look at Quantum Error
A “cosmic horror” game, Quantum Error is the second game from TeamKill, following their debut title Kings of Lorn: The Fall of Ebris, which was released in 2018. Very little is known about Quantum Horror, but a brief teaser trailer showed some nice-looking visuals and gameplay that some are remarking looks like Doom meets Dead Space.
Release Date for PS5: TBA
Scarlet Nexus
The next game from Bandai Namco, Scarlet Nexus puts you into the role of Yuito Sumeragi, an up and coming solder who has a psycho-kinesis power. The game is set in the futuristic city of New Himuka.
Release Date For PS5: TBA
Vampire: The Masquerade: Bloodlines 2
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The Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines sequel takes you to Seattle, a lovely city that happens to be overrun by vampires. “In this sequel to the cult classic, your choices, plots and schemes will change the balance of power,” Paradox said about its sequel.
Release Date: TBA
Watch Dogs: Legion
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Ubisoft’s Watch Dogs sequel, Legion, from Ubisoft Toronto and acclaimed director Clint Hocking, is yet another Ubisoft title confirmed for the PS5. It was originally slated to arrive in March 2020 for the current-generation of consoles, but Ubisoft pushed the game to give the developers more time to “ensure that their … innovations are perfectly implemented so as to deliver optimal experiences for players.” Coinciding with the delay, Ubisoft also confirmed that Legion would be released on next-gen consoles. It’s exciting to think about what the power of the PS5 could deliver for Legion, as the game is said to allow you to control any NPC you see in the world.
Release Date For PS5: Ubisoft’s FY 2020-21, which is April 2020-March 31, 2021.
Unconfirmed But Expected PS5 Games
Rainbow Six Siege
Rainbow Six: Siege remains very popular, years after release.
Ubisoft’s Rainbow Six franchise hit a high point with Rainbow Six Siege, which is adored by fans and has many millions of players today, nearly five years after its initial release in 2015. It’s good news, then, that Ubisoft has confirmed that the team-based tactical shooter will also be supported on PS5. Not only that, but Ubisoft has already committed to using cross-generational multiplayer, which should help players on the new consoles find people to play against. Siege will be a launch title for PS5.
Release Date For PS5: Launch title for PS5.
Rainbow Six Quarantine
Rainbow Six Quarantine is a spin-off of the massively popular Rainbow Six Siege.
It’s not just Rainbow Six Siege that will be available on PS5. Ubisoft is bringing its brand-new Rainbow Six game, Quarantine, to the next wave of consoles. Very little is known about the game at this stage, but its name and description might raise some eyebrows in light of recent events in the world. The official description for the game states: “The Rainbow Operators will face off against a totally new breed of mutated alien parasite infecting human hosts and their surroundings.”
Release Date For PS5: Ubisoft’s FY 2020-21, which is April 2020-March 31, 2021.
Warframe
The immensely popular free-to-play shooter Warframe, which was originally released in 2013, is coming to next-generation consoles. Parent publisher Leyou announced the next-gen version during an earnings event where it stated that bringing the title to new systems should help the game grow even bigger still.
Release Date For PS5: TBA
Fortnite
Part of the appeal of Fortnite is that any modern device you might own can play the game. As such, it’s expected that Epic will bring the game to PS5. It just makes sense. Releasing on more powerful hardware should be beneficial for the game, as the battle royale title–which puts 100 players on a single, gigantic map at once–benefits from more horsepower.
Release Date For PS5: TBD
The Elder Scrolls VI
Aside from the logo, there’s not much to go off of yet from the upcoming The Elder Scrolls VI.
Bethesda Game Studios is developing a new installment in its acclaimed Elder Scrolls fantasy series. A reveal trailer released during E3 2018 confirmed that Bethesda had begun work on the title, but it appears to still be very early days for the project. It makes sense that Bethesda would return to one of its best-known and most-acclaimed franchises with new consoles coming soon. After all, The Elder Scrolls V has sold a whopping 30 million copies–across nearly every platform under the sun–making it one of the most successful single video games in history. Like Starfield, Bethesda hasn’t said if The Elder Scrolls VI will come to next-generation consoles, but that seems like a sure thing.
Release Date For PS5: TBA (but confirmed to be after Bethesda Game Studios’ other new game, Starfield)
Battlefield 6
Swedish developer DICE is finishing up its commitments to Star Wars: Battlefront II and Battlefield V, and moving on to the next proper Battlefield game. Battlefield 6, or whatever it ends up being called, is scheduled to arrive in 2021. The most recent games, Battlefield V and Battlefield 1, took place during World War II and World War I, respectively, but there is no word yet as to the time period of the new instalment. The franchise hasn’t returned to a modern warfare setting since the tepidly received spin-off Battlefield Hardline in 2015.
Release Date For PS5: 2021
Cyberpunk 2077
Cyberpunk 2077 is one of 2020’s most anticipated games
Cyberpunk 2077 is launching in September for last-generation consoles and PC before the release of the PS5 during the holiday. CD Projekt Red has yet to officially confirm a PS5 edition of the game outside of backwards compatibility support, but the studio has strongly hinted that it will happen. Cyberpunk 2077 has been a long time coming, and after a few delays, it’s finally almost here.
Release Date For PS5: TBA
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare/Warzone
Infinity Ward’s Taylor Kurosaki recently stated that Activision is planning to launch Call of Duty: Warzone, the battle royale game, on the next generation of consoles. Considering it is tied directly to Modern Warfare, it would seem like that game would be supported as well. Given the strong momentum that Warzone is enjoying currently, it makes sense that Activision would look to leverage the power of the PS5 to keep the train running, so to speak.
Release Date For PS5: TBA
Call of Duty 2020
2020’s new Call of Duty game is rumored to be a Black Ops spin-off from developer Treyarch with the support of Sledgehammer Games and Raven Software. The game is said to be set during the Cold War/Vietnam era, though Activision has yet to formally announce the game. Historically, the publisher announces new Call of Duty games in May, but it remains to be seen if the cancellation of E3 and the wider global pandemic has led Activision to shift its plans. It’s also worth noting here that Infinity Ward’s Taylor Kurosaki recently stated that Activision will continue to support the free-to-play battle royale game Warzone even as new Call of Duty titles release.
2020 is a huge year for gaming. Despite some issues and concerns around COVID-19, both Microsoft and Sony are releasing next-generation consoles this holiday season. The consoles feature new and improved technical abilities that should allow for a new level of fidelity and immersion in gaming. Developers are taking advantage of this new, more powerful technology with their first games for the new systems, and it’ll be exciting to see the results.
In this post we’re rounding up all the confirmed Xbox Series X games, and also denoting the titles that we think, or are assumed to, release on the next-generation system. This list covers the new games that will be released on Xbox Series X. That’s important to note because the Xbox Series X will automatically play every Xbox One game you already own, since it is backwards compatible with that console. Additionally, the Xbox Series X plays Xbox 360 and original Xbox games, to span a total of four generations on one system.
You can check out all of the confirmed, and presumed, Xbox Series X titles below. We’ll continue to update this post in the days, weeks, and months ahead as new and more titles get announced.
Xbox Series X Confirmed Games
Halo Infinite
The biggest and arguably most important Xbox Series X game is Halo Infinite. A launch title for the Xbox Series X, Halo Infinite is the first brand-new Halo game since 2015’s Halo 5: Guardians. It’s also the first time since 2001’s Halo: Combat Evolved that Microsoft is releasing a Halo game as a launch title for new Xbox hardware. Developed by 343 Industries, Halo Infinite puts a renewed focus on Master Chief for its campaign (after Halo 5 drifted away from him slightly), while fans will be looking for exciting new multiplayer innovations for the franchise known for its top-tier multiplayer combat.
Release Date For Xbox Series X: Xbox Series X launch title
Gears 5
One of only a few confirmed launch titles for the Xbox Series X, Gears 5 is headed to the next-generation console with better textures and volumetric fog, higher particle count, and 60 frames per second during cutscenes for a smoother transition to gameplay. Shadows and lighting have also been improved, and the game is currently running at 100 frames per second with potential to hit 120 frames per second in multiplayer.
Release Date For Xbox Series X: Xbox Series X launch title.
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2
Ninja Theory’s 2017 action-adventure game Hellblade was praised for, among other things, its strong story that dealt with mental health and overcoming your own personal demons. In the time since the game’s release, the studio was acquired by Microsoft, which is exciting to think about for the size and scale of the sequel, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2. Very little is known about the sequel, but given the increased resources available to Ninja Theory this time around, fans will be hoping for and expecting a lot from Ninja Theory’s long-awaited follow-up.
Release Date For Xbox Series X: TBA
Everwild
A new IP from esteemed UK developer Rare, Everwild is described as “something truly original and incredibly special.” The game was in early development as of November 2019. Very few details are available about the fantastical game, but Rare promises to deliver “memorable, engaging, and meaningful experiences for players everywhere to share.”
Release Date For Xbox Series X: TBA
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum
Daedalic Entertainment, a studio known for its point-and-click adventure games, is developing an all-new Lord of the Rings game that is focused on an unlikely character: Gollum. In The Lord of the Rings: Gollum, you play as Gollum in a story told from the creature’s perspective. It’s the first time across the entire Lord of the Rings brand–movies, TV shows, books, etc.–that a story is being told from his point of view, which is intriguing to think about. Very little is known about this game, but the first images–which leaked recently–show off a new art style for Gollum and numerous environments. Gollum is often overlooked in Middle-earth, so it’s exciting to see him finally get his own game.
Release Date For Xbox Series X: 2021
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla
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Ubisoft’s next big Assassin’s Creed game takes us back to the Viking era. Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is due to release as a launch title for the Xbox Series X. You play as Eivor–either a man or a woman–and your travels will take you across a variety of locations and landscapes. Dual-wielding continues with Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, allowing you to tear up your enemies with a newfound ferocity with axes and even shields if you like. There is a lot more to know about Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, so check out GameSpot’s extended coverage to learn more.
Release Date For Xbox Series X: Xbox Series X launch title
Cyberpunk 2077
Cyberpunk 2077 is launching in September before the release of the Xbox Series X this holiday. The game will also receive an upgrade for Xbox Series X, and thankfully, Xbox owners who pick up the new console will not have to pay extra for the improvements. That’s because Cyberpunk 2077 is part of Microsoft’s new Smart Delivery system whereby developers can choose to offer these upgrades for free. That’s good because people who are thinking about picking up Cyberpunk 2077 for their existing Xbox One can do so with the confidence that they won’t have to pay again to buy it for Xbox Series X. The exact nature of the upgrades for Xbox Series X have not been detailed, but at least we know you won’t have to pay twice.
Ubisoft’s Watch Dogs sequel, Legion, from Ubisoft Toronto and acclaimed director Clint Hocking, is yet another Ubisoft title confirmed for the Xbox Series X. It was originally slated to arrive in March 2020 for the current-generation of consoles, but Ubisoft pushed the game to give the developers more time to “ensure that their … innovations are perfectly implemented so as to deliver optimal experiences for players.” Coinciding with the delay, Ubisoft also confirmed that Legion would be released on next-gen consoles. It’s exciting to think about what the power of the Xbox Series X could deliver for Legion, as the game is said to allow you to control any NPC you see in the world.
Release Date For Xbox Series X: Ubisoft’s FY 2020-21, which is April 2020-March 31, 2021.
Madden NFL 21
EA’s Madden NFL 21 is headed to Xbox Series X, and it’ll take advantage of the console’s power to help crank up the level of authenticity and fidelity even further. Baltimore Ravens standout QB Lamar Jackson is on the cover, and he’ll be hoping to follow Madden NFL 20’s cover star, Patrick Mahomes, in avoiding the so-called Madden Curse.
Release Date For Xbox Series X: TBA
Rainbow Six Siege
Ubisoft’s Rainbow Six franchise hit a high point with Rainbow Six Siege, which is adored by fans and has many millions of players today, nearly five years after its initial release in 2015. It’s good news, then, that Ubisoft has confirmed that the team-based tactical shooter will also be supported on Xbox Series X. Not only that, but Ubisoft has already committed to using cross-generational multiplayer, which should help players on the new consoles find people to play against. Siege will be a launch title for Xbox Series X.
Release Date For Xbox Series X: Xbox Series X launch title.
Rainbow Six Quarantine
It’s not just Rainbow Six Siege that will be available on Xbox Series X. Ubisoft is bringing its brand-new Rainbow Six game, Quarantine, to the next wave of consoles. Very little is known about the game at this stage, but its name and description might raise some eyebrows in light of recent events in the world. The official description for the game states: “The Rainbow Operators will face off against a totally new breed of mutated alien parasite infecting human hosts and their surroundings.”
Release Date For Xbox Series X: Ubisoft’s FY 2020-21, which is April 2020-March 31, 2021.
Gods & Monsters
Another Ubisoft game, Gods & Monsters, is headed to next-generation consoles as well. The open-world action-adventure game features mythological creatures and more in a sprawling fantasy world. The game doesn’t have a specific release date yet, but it was in the batch of titles that Ubisoft delayed to FY 2021, so you can expect it later this year or early next.
Release Date For Xbox Series X: Ubisoft’s FY 2020-21, which is April 2020-March 31, 2021.
Bright Memory Infinite
Bright Memory Infinite
Described as a “lightning fast fusion of the FPS and action genres,” Bright Memory Infinite is in development at the FYQD Studio. “Bright Memory: Infinite is set in a sprawling, futuristic metropolis in the year 2036. A strange phenomenon for which scientists can find no explanation has occurred in the skies around the world,” reads a line from the game’s description. “The Supernatural Science Research Organization (SRO) has sent agents out to various regions to investigate this phenomenon. It is soon discovered that these strange occurrences are connected to an archaic mystery–an as-of-yet unknown history of two worlds, about to come to light…”
Release Date For Xbox Series X: TBA
Call of the Sea
A first-person adventure puzzle game from developer Raw Fury, Call of the Sea is set in the 1930s. It follows a woman named Norah who is looking for her lost husband. “The search takes place on a strange but beautiful island in the South Pacific, filled with secrets waiting to be unearthed. It is an otherworldly tale of mystery, adventure, and self-discovery,” reads a line from its description.
Release Date: Launch window for Xbox Series X
Chorus
Not to be confused with the David Gaider game of the same name, Chorus is an “immersive single-player experience that tells a mature and dark tale of redemption.” You play as the ace pilot Nara in a game that’s described as a “true evolution of the space combat shooter.”
Release Date: Launch window for Xbox Series X
Dirt 5
The next entry in the off-road racing series, Dirt 5 promises to be “bolder and braver than ever before.” Very little is known at this stage, but developer Codemasters is promising to deliver “new features” and “new innovations” where every race is unique. Veteran voice actors Troy Baker and Nolan North are contributing to the game’s career mode.
Release Date: Launch window for Xbox Series X
Scarlet Nexus
The next game from Bandai Namco, Scarlet Nexus puts you into the role of Yuito Sumeragi, an up and coming solder who has a psycho-kinesis power. The game is set in the futuristic city of New Himuka.
Release Date: Launch window for Xbox Series X
Scorn
Scorn is the next title from Ebb Software
Described as an “atmospheric first-person horror adventure game,” Scorn puts players into an unsettling dream-like word where they experience narrative beats and solve puzzles.
Release Date: Launch window for Xbox Series X
Second Extinction
Second Extinction
A third-person co-op shooter from developer Systemic Reaction, Second Extinction has players fighting to take down all kinds of mutated dinosaurs that are now running the world. You play as a survivor who uses a variety of weapons, abilities, and skills to take down the mighty beasts.
Release Date: Launch window for Xbox Series X
The Ascent
The Ascent
A cyberpunk RPG, The Ascent puts players into a world in the immediate aftermath of the collapse of a mega corporation that owned everyone and everything. “Confusion and chaos ensue, security and order are in disarray, and without protection, everyone is left to fend for themselves. Stop gangs and hostile corporations from taking over and discover what really happened in this explosive sci-fi shooter,” reads a line from the game’s description.
Release Date: Launch window for Xbox Series X
The Medium
The Medium
A “next-gen psychological horror game,” The Medium is the next game from the developers of Blair Witch, Layers of Fear, and Observer. The game puts you into the scary shoes of a medium who exists on two planes of existence–the real world and the spirit world. “Haunted by a vision of a child’s murder, you travel to an abandoned hotel resort, which many years ago became the stage of an unthinkable tragedy,” reads a line from the game’s description. The music was composed with the help of Akira Yamaoka, who is known for his work on the Silent Hill franchise.
Release Date: Launch window for Xbox Series X
Vampire: The Masquerade: Bloodlines 2
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The Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines sequel takes you to Seattle, a lovely city that happens to be overrun by vampires. “In this sequel to the cult classic, your choices, plots and schemes will change the balance of power,” Paradox said about its sequel.
Release Date: Launch window for Xbox Series X
Yakuza: Like a Dragon
Yakuza: Like a Dragon
Like a Dragon is a new entry in the long-running Yakuza series about organized crime in Japan. A launch title for the Xbox Series X, Like a Dragon makes a big change for the series with its turn-based RPG combat. The game was released in Japan earlier this year, but this is the first time it’s coming west.
Release Date: Launch title for Xbox Series X
Unconfirmed But Expected Xbox Series X Games
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare/Warzone
Infinity Ward’s Taylor Kurosaki recently stated that Activision is planning to launch Call of Duty: Warzone, the battle royale game, on the next generation of consoles. Considering it is tied directly to Modern Warfare, it would seem like that game would be supported as well. Given the strong momentum that Warzone is currently enjoying, it makes sense that Activision would look to leverage the power of the Xbox Series X to keep the train running, so to speak.
Release Date For Xbox Series X: TBA
Call of Duty 2020
2020’s new Call of Duty game is rumored to be a Black Ops spin-off from developer Treyarch with the support of Sledgehammer Games and Raven Software. The game is said to be set during the Cold War/Vietnam era, though Activision has yet to formally announce any specifics about the game. Historically, the publisher announces new Call of Duty games in May, but it remains to be seen if the cancellation of E3 and the wider global pandemic has led Activision to shift its plans. It’s also worth noting here that Infinity Ward’s Taylor Kurosaki recently stated that Activision will continue to support the free-to-play battle royale game Warzone even as new Call of Duty titles release.
Release Date For Xbox Series X: TBA
Battlefield 6
Swedish developer DICE is finishing up its commitments to Star Wars: Battlefront II and Battlefield V, and moving on to the next proper Battlefield game. Battlefield 6, or whatever it ends up being called, is scheduled to arrive in 2021. The most recent games, Battlefield V and Battlefield 1, took place during World War II and World War I, respectively, but there is no word yet as to the time period of the new instalment. The franchise hasn’t returned to a modern warfare setting since the tepidly received spin-off Battlefield Hardline in 2015.
Release Date For Xbox Series X: TBA 2021
Starfield
Fallout and Elder Scrolls developer Bethesda Game Studios has two major projects in the works, including a sci-fi game called Starfield. The first new IP from Bethesda in 25 years, Starfield is a single-player sci-fi RPG that is targeting next-generation platforms, though Bethesda has yet to make any formal announcements about systems. We’ve seen nothing of the game except for a teaser, so it’s too soon to say much about the game. But given the storied lineage of developer Bethesda Game Studios, Starfield is certainly one to watch.
Release Date For Xbox Series X: TBA
The Elder Scrolls VI
In addition to Starfield, Bethesda Game Studios is developing a new instalment in its acclaimed Elder Scrolls fantasy series. A reveal trailer released during E3 2018 confirmed that Bethesda had begun work on the title, but it appears to still be very early days for the project. It makes sense that Bethesda would return to one of its best-known and most-acclaimed franchises with new consoles coming soon. After all, The Elder Scrolls V has sold a whopping 30 million copies–across nearly every platform under the sun–making it one of the most successful video games in history. Like Starfield, Bethesda hasn’t said if The Elder Scrolls VI will come to next-generation consoles, but that seems like a sure thing.
Release Date For Xbox Series X: TBA (but confirmed to be after Starfield)
Fortnite
Part of the appeal of Fortnite is that any modern device you might own can play the game. As such, it’s expected that Epic will bring the game to Xbox Series X. It just makes sense. Releasing on more powerful hardware should be beneficial for the game, as the battle royale title–which puts 100 players on a single, gigantic map at once–benefits from more horsepower.
Release Date For Xbox Series X: TBD
Warframe
The immensely popular free-to-play shooter Warframe, which was originally released in 2013, is coming to next-generation consoles. Parent publisher Leyou announced the next-gen version during an earnings event where it stated that bringing the title to new systems should help the game grow even bigger still.
As of the new patch, location weekly challenges have been removed, with the developers choosing to give players seasonal quests instead. The new season quest: The Broken Ghost, will run for the entirety of season 5. Players will need to search for nine pieces of a mysterious relic. To get started, find your first daily Treasure Pack in any competitive match.
Kings Canyon was also updated, with Skulltown and the Thunderdome gone from the map. A new POI, Salvage, has been added to the Broken Coast. Wetlands has been replaced by the excavation of the Capacitor and now connects via an underground pathway to Singh Labs. Nesting Grounds and the Reclaimed Forest have merged together even more, with a small camp being added outside of The Cage.
Kings Canyon will be the only map available for two weeks after the season launch, so players will be able to complete some of the season quest in this map during this time. After the initial two weeks, Map Rotation will begin again, adding World’s Edge Season 4 as an option once again.
The Simpsons is wrapping up its 31st season this Sunday, May 17, and it’ll do so by diving into the past of a character who joined the family in the show’s very first episode. TV Line is reporting that the season finale will feature Cate Blanchett as Elaine, a woman with some sort of connection to Santa’s Little Helper and his “tragic past.”
Judging by the exclusive screenshots posted by the site, it looks like Santa’s Little Helper might be going away with her. Of course, the elastic nature of The Simpsons universe means that it usually snaps back to normal, so we expect the beloved dog to be back with the titular family by the episode’s end–but the description also notes that Santa’s Little Helper bites Marge early on, which could lead to some drama.
It also looks like this will be another Christmas-time episode, just like the original pilot. But while showrunner Al Jean has previously said that his ideal finale would link back to the pilot, this won’t be a surprise ending–The Simpsons is already renewed through Season 32.
The Simpsons might not attract viewers like it used to, but there have been some fun bits over the last season, including this fun couch gag and an appearance from Weezer–not to mention a huge Marvel parody.
The Simpsons recently came to streaming service Disney +: here are our top 16 episodes.
Gears 5 continues to add new characters for multiplayer. The newest additions are the Carmine family. Specifically, Anthony, Benjamin, and Gary Carmine are now available in the Xbox One and PC game.
Unlike the previously released DLC characters, the Carmines are only available for versus multiplayer. Developer The Coalition says in a blog post that it understands people may want to play as the Carmines in the PvE modes Horde and Escape, but it won’t happen soon. “We have a broader PvE plan coming that will allow you to take these–and all COG–characters into Horde or Escape,” the studio said.
The Carmines are available to unlock through gameplay by crafting their unique totem and earning 30,000 XP. Alternatively, you can buy them for 500 Iron each, or through a $10 USD bundle that includes all three plus additional items such as bloodsprays and banners.
There is a more expensive “Deluxe Carmine Bundle” (1800 Iron) that includes the three characters, the bloodsprays and banners, and special skins for each, including Academy Anthony Carmine, Firestarter Benjamin Carmine, and Biker Gary Carmine. These special skins will be available to buy individually “in the next few weeks.”
The release of the Carmines kicks off a change to how The Coalition is releasing new characters by making them exclusive to versus multiplayer.
“We’ve heard loud and clear that you want to see more of your favorite Characters back sooner– which is why we have scrapped our mandate of Characters needing to release with PvE or new Arcade skillsets,” The Coalition said. “By removing this mandate, this means we’ll be able to release characters into the game more often and in higher volume just like you’ve asked us to do.”
More broadly, The Coalition said it is looking to “fundamentally re-evaluate the foundations of Gears 5” to help the game become more closely aligned to what fans want. In addition to content updates and changes to the game, The Coalition is working on technical advancements for the title to help it shine as a launch title for Xbox Series X.
Disco Elysium is a game that everyone should play–which is why we gave it a 10/10–but its system requirements might have impacted enjoyment or locked out some players who wanted to experience it on a lower-end system. But now, thanks to the new Working Class update, more PCs and Macs are supported.
The new requirements mean that players with 2GB of RAM and older video cards can experience the game, and players who saw performance issues before might find that the game is smoother for them now.
Here are the new system requirements, so you can see if your PC is capable of running one of 2019’s best games.
New PC minimum
Windows 7 and DirectX 11 compatible video card (integrated or dedicated with min 512MB memory)
2GB RAM
Intel Core 2 Duo
20GB hard disk space
New Mac minimum
MacBook Pro: from mid 2009
MacBook Air: from mid 2012
iMac: from late 2009
Mac Pro: from late 2008
Mac mini: from 2009
Multiple new languages are being worked on for the game, too. Work is underway to translate the game into Spanish, Korean, Russian, and Portuguese-Brazilian, while there are also plans for French and German translations.
The game has also received a new patch, and is currently discounted by 25% on Steam. Here are the patch notes:
First – moved to a new version of Unity, which itself has tons of optimizations and goodies.
Hunted, found and fixed weird cases on some resolutions where the last word of the sentence was missing. Like …
Corrected some typos and some wordings, to mean things. To say stuff.
Literally, hundreds of optimizations throughout the game and graphics engine, to streamline the code and to make it less resource hungry. To reach a wider audience.
Fixed some animations – like fixing out of sync hands.
Fixed some other animations – running and walking around after consuming various liquids
Fixed broken menu navigation functionality. All that was accessible is still accessible.
Updated end-credits. Play it through to see some new names!
Chastity brings you all the biggest gaming stories for your May 12 Save State. Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 Remasters are coming to PS4, Xbox One, and PC this year, and we have all the details are what this remastered collection includes. Speaking of legendary Tonys, get ready to put on Tony Stark’s helmet in Iron Man VR, which now has a new release date.
In other news, Sony has revealed another logo ahead of the release of PS5, The Xbox Series X frame rate is up to individual developers, and Capcom has plans for multiple major titles. And finally, Ghost of Tsushima will headline PS4’s next State of Play. For all the latest gaming news stories, be sure to get your Save State every Monday through Thursday on GameSpot.
