You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games hereThe latest Fortnite update just came out and brought some new content. The highlight of the update is the Mortal Kombat collaboration, although Epic Games also added April Fools Day quests. With them, the Fortnite developer will force players to touch grass, whether they like it or not!Besides touching the grass, players will have to find the coolest players on the island, drive safely, andlose a match! Lets check all the Fortnite quests that are available for April Fools Day.The new Fortnite update makes you touch grassLeveling up in Chapter 6 has been quite fast so far, but it will be even faster with the newest quests. The latest update brings both Mortal Kombat and April Fools Day quests, both of which reward XP. While Mortal Kombat quests will be available for a longer period, the funny set of quests is limited to only one day.The update brings nine limited-time quests, and here is a list of them:Place anything but firstBreak open chests instead of searching themTouch grassDrive safely on the road for 100 metersLand over here and over thereFind the coolest player on the islandCollect nonfish from fishingSurvive 120 seconds before collecting any weapons in a matchDont read me, Im not hereThere are nine new quests for April Fools Day in Fortnite. Image by VideoGamerAll of these quests are extremely easy and can be completed in a single match. Some of them can be tricky to understand, so if you want to find the coolest player on the Fortnite island, you will simply have to find a mirror! To touch the grass, you will have to spend at least 60 seconds in it, while losing a game shouldnt be a problem.The quests will be available until April 2 at 9 AM Eastern Time. FortnitePlatform(s):Android, iOS, macOS, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/XGenre(s):Action, Massively Multiplayer, Shooter9VideoGamerRelated TopicsFortnite Subscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games herePalworld has been one of the biggest success stories since it came out at the beginning of 2024. It quickly became one of the most played games through Xbox Game Pass, it broke all sorts of player count records on Steam, and it has now joined PS5. Pocketpair has previously announced their intentions for spin-offs, and now they have just announced a Palworld dating sim where you can develop romantic relationships or eat your favorite pals.Pocketpair announces Palworld dating simOn X, Pocketpair has announced a Palworld dating sim. Its called Palworld More Than Just Pals, and the game page is on Steam right now with the game actually available to wishlist.Naturally, everyone believes the game is an April Fools joke, but, in response to this, the games official X page said, April joke? What?.Image credit: @Palworld_EN on XPer the Steam page, You, the protagonist, enrol as a transfer student in the prestigious Palagos Private Academy. You will meet unique friends (pals) and enjoy school life through friendship and romance. Its up to you whether you stay friends with the pals, develop romantic relationships with them, or even dismember and eat them.Pals and characters you will be able to romance include:KatressLovanderChilletZoeBlack MakateerChillet IgnisClumsy QuivernNurse SayaBubbly TarantrissYandere SplatterinaThere is no release date for the game, but it is said to be in-development. There is still a big possibility this is an elaborate April Fools joke, but, at the time of Pocketpairs announcement on X, it isnt April 1st, even in Japan. While a dating sim for Palworld is strange, there are games that have done dating sim spin-offs in the past, such as Hooked On You for Dead By Daylight.PalworldPlatform(s):PC, Xbox, Xbox Series S/XGenre(s):Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG, Shooter5VideoGamerRelated TopicsPalworld Subscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games hereDiablo 4 Hardcore players are finding themselves murdered for no reason in the latest version of Blizzards ARPG. With no response from the RPG developer at the time of writing, players enjoying their hardcore run have found themselves losing their characters due to a nasty new bug.Numerous players on the Diablo 4 subreddit have shared a new issue related to the Tree of Whispers in hardcore runs. A number of players that have randomly lost their hardcore characters in the games latest update all surrounding the in-game location.Diablo 4 Tree of Whispers kills hardcore charactersShared on the Diablo 4 subreddit, player Bubbly_Sky_1753 explained that the walked away from the blacksmith at the Tree of Whispers and was met with a deceased character. As a hardcore run, this character can not be recovered.Another player, who shared a video clip here, revealed that they also died at the Tree of Whispers. However, this character died while going through their stash. After leaving the stash, their character immediately died with no hint as to why they were killed.While Blizzard has pledged to release less buggy updates as it focuses on quality rather than quantity, there are obviously still huge issues that end up slipping through the cracks. Alongside seasonal releases moving to avoid conflict with Diablo 3, theres now more care being given to post-launch updates on the fourth game.Nevertheless, players are upset at the rise of the new Diablo 4 glitch with some claiming they wont be playing the gameat least in a hardcore run.Thats why I avoid it, one player said. If something like this happened or a Disconnect on a character that had hours into it would drive me insane, props to the folks that play it.At the time of writing, Blizzard has yet to formally address the bug. Considering the developers long history of watching its community to flag issues, its no doubt been seen by the team. Nevertheless, we at VideoGamer have reached out to Blizzard for comment. Diablo 4Platform(s):PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/XGenre(s):Action, Action RPG, RPGSubscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games hereBitReactors long-teased Star Wars X-COM game is expected to be formally announced later this month. Slightly ruining the surprise, in-game screenshots of the new tactics game have leaked ahead of the games reveal, and it looks so good I might just cry.While weve all been waiting for a proper RTS game set in the galaxy far, far away since Empire at War, which Creative Assembly might actually be working on, BitReactors merging of Lucasfilms iconic sci-fi IP and X-COM gameplay sounds like a perfect match. While we cant gleam whether or not the game is a resounding success from just a few images, it certainly looks like its headed in the right direction.Star Wars X-COM looks absolutely sickReported by MP1ST, a number of in-game screenshots of the new tactics game were released on an artists porfolio. Dated for a mid-2023 build of the game going by the codename Bruno, the early version of the turn-based tactics game looks exactly like youd expect from an X-COM version of Star Wars.Set after the events of Revenge of the Sith, one image shows Bo Katan taking cover behind a crate with a 95% Hit Chance of throwing a thermal detonator at a standard Stormtrooper. Other characterssuch as a red R5 droidcan also be controlled.These screenshots are nearly two years old at the time of writing. This means that the project may look even better and be far more advanced by the time we see it in action. Nevertheless, the screenshots of this early version are already massively exciting and show a tonne of potential for the upcoming tactics game.SOURCE: MP1STSOURCE: MP1STOther screenshots show that the game will also include other aspects found in rival tactics games. Players will be able to upgrade gear at the Armory, buy weapons on the Black Market, engage in Special Ops and more.The UI for the Star Wars X-COM game also show off controller buttons in the games UI. While theres no doubt that the game will also be available on PCanything otherwise would be sillythe developers have clearly focused on also making the game play well with a controller.BitReactor is expected to reveal its Star Wars game on April 19th at the annual Star Wars Celebration. Hopefully, well also see some other games in development such as Sabers still in-development Knights of the Old Republic game.Subscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games hereAfter suffering an invasion of Ukraine, a relocation to Prague and a massive office fire, GSC Game World is steadily rebuilding after the release of Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl.Following the games release in November, GSC Game World has continued to hire new employees. With the games massive sales already bringing the project to profit, the studio is sizing back up to continue work on the title post-launch.Stalker 2 devs expand for post-launchWith updates planned to address A-Life issues and reintroduce cut content, the studio is continuing to hire new devs. As the studio continues to hire, a roadmap of updates is also in the works to be more transparent with fans.Via ITC, the Stalker 2 developer has hired more than 50 developers in the last few months. By the time of the titles Gamescom showing in August 2024, the studio had a total of 220 developers. The studio now has over 270 developers.GSC Game World isnt the only Ukrainian game studio to continue hiring, but it is the most successful. With more than 50 new hires since the release of the game, the studio is a market leader for Ukraine which, lets be honest, is expected of a studio that took down the regions internet on launch day.With millions of players still excited for the future of the game, GSC Game Worlds Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl is a massive success. While the studio is focused on improving the core gameplay for the time being, there are also expansions in the works that will offer fresh perspectives on the Zone.Additionally, GSC is working on more advanced mod tools for the future so that fans can create more powerful mods. Nevertheless, modders are still creating some truly fantastic mods such as Stalker Infinity and the brilliant Desolation pack which makes the game much harder.S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of ChornobylPlatform(s):PC, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series S/X, Xbox Series XGenre(s):Action, Adventure, RPG, Shooter, Survival HorrorSubscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games hereAmazon Game Prime gaming has given away the final batch of free games for March 2025, meanwhile, Steam Deck users have some free games they need to claim right now before they expire in just a few days. While Amazon will announce the freebies for April soon, right now Steam Deck users have limited-time remaining to buy one of the scariest horror games of all time for 40% off.Steam Deck users can buy one of the scariest horror games for 40% offOn Steam, there is currently a sale for Visage until April 6th. The sale sees the game priced at 16.67, which is 40% off its regular price of 27.79.As for how well Visage plays on Steam Deck, the game is rated as Gold on ProtonDB, and its official Steam page says it is playable on Valves handheld platform. The games compatibility rating lists the following pros and cons:Pro This game shows Steam Deck controller iconsPro This games default graphics configuration works well on Steam DeckCon Some in-game text is small and may be difficult to readCon Some functionality is not accessible when using the default controller configuration, requiring use of the touchscreen or virtual keyboard, or a community configurationWhile its not a juggernaut name like Resident Evil or Silent Hill, Visage is arguably way scarier, and is considered one of the scariest games of all time. Its an absolutely mind-bending experience with horrifying frights, and its definitely worth checking out if youre a fan of horror.There are very few horror games with as clever scares and spinechilling tension, so we cannot recommend it enough.Another great horror game alternative is Madison. Theres no sale right now, but it is only 29.99, and it is officially verified for Valves handheld system.Related TopicsSteam Deck Subscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games hereThere are a lot of great games officially scheduled to come out in April. These include Xbox console exclusives Indiana Jones and Forza Horizon 5 coming to PlayStation. While these are two massive gets for the PS5, there are also rumors we are getting a remake of Oblivion. While Bethesda is yet to even announce the game, a leaker believes the Oblivion remake release date is likely end of this week.Leaker believes Oblivion remake release date is imminentBethesda hasnt announced a remake of Oblivion, but there are heavy rumors it is coming out soon. Previously, NateTheHate thought it would arrive in June, but their most recent update claims it could arrive in April, possibly as a shadowdrop.On March 13th, NateTheHate posted on X, As plans stand: Both the release and reveal are targeting next month (April). The gap between the reveal and release will be minimal a shadow drop is possible.Image credit: @NateTheHate2 on XThis doesnt confirm the game is coming out in April, but it is the biggest rumor so far. Its possible we could get a reveal and then a release in June as originally rumored, but a release would be amazing.While NateTheHate hasnt shared anything new about the Oblivion remake since, DetectiveSeeds has chimed in with when they believe the game is specifically coming out. On March 30th, DetectiveSeeds posted on X, I believe the Oblivion remake is going to release end of next week, likely Thursday April 3rd.Image credit: @DetectiveSeeds on XThis would be huge if true. Again, Bethesda hasnt even announced the game, so a shadowdrop so soon would be insane. We personally dont believe it will happen, and theres no hints at April 3rd from anyone else, but DetectiveSeeds has been accurate in the past. While there are no official details about the game, Eurogamer originally reported that it is fully remade in Unreal Engine 5, and that it features a new blocking system, as well as other reworked systems including stamina, sneaking, archery, hit reaction, and HUD.In other news, DetectiveSeeds has also possibly leaked the release date window for Ghost of Yotei, and it is very close.The Elder Scrolls IV: OblivionPlatform(s):PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Xbox OneGenre(s):RPG9VideoGamerRelated TopicsOblivion Subscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games hereIts no secret that the games industry is unstable right now. With veteran devs claiming the industry is unsustainable and massive projects fail weeks after release, its smaller developers like Larian Studios that are keeping gaming alive.After speaking at The Game Awards last December about the fight between developer and publisher, Larian Studios CEO and Baldurs Gate 3 director Swen Vincke has become an icon in the industry. As it turns out, the BG3 creator is not alone as Rebellion CEO Jason Kingsley has backed the Larian lead as AAA publishers continue to fail not just gamers, but developers as well.Rebellion joins Larian against AAA publishersSpeaking to PC Gamer, Kingsley resonated with Vinckes statements at The Game Awards 2024. Ive been fighting with publishers my entire life, Vincke said on stage in front of the industrys biggest names. And I keep on seeing the same mistakes, over and over and over. Its always the quarterly profits. The only thing that matters is the numbers.Kingsley explained that not only was Vincke absolutely correct, but the story of the Larian leads struggles against publishers was very much the same as his. With a history of working with SEGA on Aliens vs Predator and Zenimax on a number of titles, Rebellion has a history of being put through the ringer by publishers.It cuts across every industry, the Rebellion CEO said. But I am aware a lot of my colleagues get frustrated from time to time by people who are potentially very good managers but arent specialists in the computer games area.While Rebellion is now isolated on its own, creating Sniper Elite and the just-released Atomfall with little external involvement, the studio is extremely familiar with interference from publishers.There are horror stories of people having external producers saying, Look, you just need to make fewer bugs, because then itll be faster to make.'REBELLION CEO JASON KINGSLEY ON AAA PUBLISHERSThere are horror stories of people having external producers saying, Look, you just need to make fewer bugs, because then itll be faster to make. And everybodys going Yeah, youre right, yeah. We really shouldnt have decided to put 1,500 bugs in,' the CEO said.Nevertheless, Kingsley explained that the massive wave of industry layoffs was inevitable due to the industrys reaction to the COVID pandemic. As user spending skyrocketed, companies over-invested in talent which only exacerbated cuts made by companies such as Xbox, PlayStation and other AAA companies this past year.I think possibly the games industry expanded a bit too fast during Covid, he said. You know, we had really good times, and everybody was locked in and was playing computer games. And then the correction came, yeah, and that correction has been very rapid and sudden, and, you know, bloody awful, quite frankly.While Rebellion hasnt made an internationally beloved title on the level of Baldurs Gate 3, its a studio with heart. There arent 700 developers working on a game at the studio which results in games that have not just an identity, but a soul.Ive loved running through the world of Atomfall far more than Ive enjoyed running through any COD mission in the last decade, and its because it actually feels like its made by people. Its the same as exploring Skyrim versus exploring Starfieldtheres just too many hands in the same pie and its resulting in mush.Baldurs Gate 3Platform(s):macOS, PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series S/X, Xbox Series XGenre(s):Adventure, RPG, Strategy10VideoGamerSubscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games hereAs Marvel Rivals first season comes to a close, excitement is rising around leaks and speculation about Season 2, which will premiere on April 11, 2025. Fans of the popular hero shooter have been humming with anticipation, spurred by datamined clues and insider leaks pointing to new characters, themes, and content.Among the most fascinating rumors is the return of Blade, the renowned vampire hunter, whose probable debut has dominated discussions in gaming communities. Leaks imply that Season 2 will be themed around the Hellfire Gala, an X-Men-inspired event. Still, Blades rumored involvement has players on edge, especially given his important position in Season 1s backstory as Draculas captive.With the Fantastic Four ready to defeat the vampire lord before the end of the season, there is widespread anticipation that Blade will make an appearance as a playable character. Adding fuel to the flames, official Blade merchandise has begun to appear on online sites, confirming his impending presence in Marvel Rivals. Heres what it looks like and how you can get it.Marvel Rivals Blade rumors confirmed for Season 2 as merch hits online stores Ahead of his anticipated rumored release in Marvel Rivals Season 2, Blade seems to have now been confirmed as a new character that will be added to the next season, as his merchandise is being sold on the Hot Topic website.Blade shirts are going on sale in stores ahead of his Season 2 release rumors. Image by VideoGamer.Earlier this month, a similar listing for Ultron merch was also spotted on the website, which had the exact same leaked art of the character that has been making rounds on social media for quite some time. Similarly, the Blade T-Shirt is also being sold with the leaked character art, and fans can grab it for $19.92 right now. The shirt comes in seven sizes, from XS to 3XL, and features a Blade motif printed on a black tee.Blade can also be currently seen in the newly added Empire of Eternal Night: Central Park, chained in the spawn room. You can also read the Vampire Hunters lore in the Gallery pages of Marvel Rivals, as well as the Midnight Features event quests.While players decrypt whether its an official merch or not, to those unaware, Hot Topic is a website that deals in made-to-order shirts, meaning they can print any graphic on their website on a shirt of your size based on your preference that may or may not have been licensed by Marvel themselves.Marvel RivalsPlatform(s):macOS, PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series XGenre(s):Fighting, ShooterRelated TopicsMarvel Rivals Subscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games hereHelldivers 2 fans are anticipating a new update. This new patch should fix the OP buff Arrowhead has confirmed is a bug, meanwhile, the developer will also soon be fixing a nerf that is a bug, too. While fixes are necessary for a couple of HD2 weapons, a Helldivers 2 leak has also revealed a massive max level increase that requires an insane amount of XP to reach the very top.Helldivers 2 leak reveals level increaseCurrently, the max level Helldivers 2 players can reach is 150. According to Iron_S1ghts, this is set to be increased to 200 with the following XP requirements:Level 151 8,088,010 XPLevel 152 8,205,310 XPLevel 153 8,323,310 XPLevel 154 8,442,010 XPLevel 155 8,561,410 XPLevel 156 8,681,510 XPLevel 157 8,802,310 XPLevel 158 8,923,810 XPLevel 159 9,046,010 XPLevel 160 9,168,910 XPLevel 161 9,292,510 XPLevel 162 9,416,810 XPLevel 163 9,541,810 XPLevel 164 9,667,510 XPLevel 165 9,793,910 XPLevel 166 9,921,010 XPLevel 167 10,048,810 XPLevel 168 10,177,310 XPLevel 169 10,306,510 XPLevel 170 10,436,410 XPLevel 171 10,567,010 XPLevel 172 10,698,310 XPLevel 173 10,830,310 XPLevel 174 10,963,010 XPLevel 175 11,096,410 XPLevel 176 11,230,510 XPLevel 177 11,365,310 XPLevel 178 11,500,810 XPLevel 179 11,637,010 XPLevel 180 11,773,910 XPLevel 181 11,911,510 XPLevel 182 12,049,810 XPLevel 183 12,188,810 XPLevel 184 12,328,510 XPLevel 185 12,468,910 XPLevel 186 12,610,010 XPLevel 187 12,751,810 XPLevel 188 12,894,310 XPLevel 189 13,037,510 XPLevel 190 13,181,410 XPLevel 191 13,326,010 XPLevel 192 13,471,310 XPLevel 193 13,617,310 XPLevel 194 13,764,010 XPLevel 195 13,911,410 XPLevel 196 14,059,510 XPLevel 197 14,208,310 XPLevel 198 14,357,810 XPLevel 199 14,508,010 XPLevel 200 14,658,910 XPObviously, 14 million XP is a ridiculous amount. As pointed out by the leaker, its likely these values will be changed for release as just level 150 to 151 is a 7x increase from 1,168,000 to 8,088,010 XP.While the values are up for debate, introducing a level increase from 150 to 200 is fantastic news for the Helldivers 2 community. It would be even better if Arrowhead added a reward for reaching the very top of the mountain, but its unfortunately unlikely.For more Helldivers 2, check out our guide to thebest warbonds ranked, along with thebest stratagemsandbest throwables. We have also a guide to thebest weapons, and, if youre coming back to HD2 for the first time in a long while, we have a bunch oftips and tricksto help you get reaccustomed to the battlefield.Helldivers 2Platform(s):PC, PlayStation 5Genre(s):Action, Shooter, Third Person8VideoGamerRelated TopicsHelldivers 2 Subscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games hereEpic Games is about to release a massive update for the Fortnite map. The game developer revealed three new locations coming next week, as well as a new NPC. All of this content will be part of the Mortal Kombat collaboration, which began with the release of new cosmetic items on Friday night.In this article, we will take a deeper look into the changes coming to the game next week. The update is set to come out on Tuesday, April 1, and will also bring a special April Fools Day event, new items, and a limited-time game mode.The Fortnite map will receive big changes on April 1With the latest blog post, Epic revealed many details about the upcoming Fortnite update. The game developer will add three new locations on the map: The Pit, The Living Forest, and The Dead Pool. Scorpion, the iconic Mortal Kombat character, will be an NPC who will spawn in one of these spots in every game.Epic also revealed that Scorpions Kombat Kit will drop on April 1 and will be found in chests all over the island. The upcoming Fortnite update will also bring the First Blood Medallion, which makes the first shot of any weapons magazine explode on hitting an enemy. Both Scorpions kit and the medallion will be obtainable by defeating him.The Living Forest is one of the new locations coming to the Fortnite map. Image by VideoGamerAll of this new content will be included with the v34.21 update, which will likely drop at 4 AM Eastern Time next Tuesday. Since this will be another big update, it will require a download. Furthermore, Fortnite servers will go down for at least an hour during this process. FortnitePlatform(s):Android, iOS, macOS, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/XGenre(s):Action, Massively Multiplayer, Shooter9VideoGamerRelated TopicsFortnite Subscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games hereThe collaboration between Fortnite and Mortal Kombat has brought lots of new content to the game. However, all the cosmetics weve had so far are just the tip of the iceberg. Epic Games has prepared other things, and they will come with the v34.21 update on Tuesday. Yes, the next big Fortnite update is on April 1!Epic has revealed many things the update will bring, including big map changes. Furthermore, there will be a new limited-time game mode based on Mortal Kombat, as well as exclusive quests.Mortal Kombat quests are coming to FortniteThe upcoming update will add three new landmarks, Scorpion as an NPC, and two gameplay items. Due to this, its no surprise that Epic Games will release limited-time quests as well. Epic has revealed six quests that will be available starting April 1 at 9 AM Eastern Time. However, more quests will come out in the future.These are the Mortal Kombat quests coming to Fortnite on Tuesday:Hit 10 players with Ice SlideDeal 500 damage to players while on the bridge at The PitShatter 5 players Shield beyond 10 metersCollect the First Blood Medallion in 2different matchesHit an opponent with both a Kombat Kit air kick and uppercut within 5 secondsDefeat Scorpion while carrying Sub-Zeros Kombat KitThe upcoming Fortnite update will add map changes. Image by VideoGamerEach of these quests grants 30,000 XP, for a total of 180,000 for the first batch. At the moment, its unknown how many quests in total Epic Games will release. However, we do know that they will be progressively available, which may indicate that there will be a new quest every day.The update will come out on Tuesday, likely at 4 AM Eastern Time, and will require both download and downtime. FortnitePlatform(s):Android, iOS, macOS, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/XGenre(s):Action, Massively Multiplayer, Shooter9VideoGamerRelated TopicsFortnite Subscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games hereThe next Fortnite season is Chapter 6 Season 3, scheduled to come out in early May. Despite being weeks away, we already know lots of information about it, including the skins that will come with its Battle Pass. The season will have a Star Wars theme and will be the shortest regular season in Fortnite history.In this article, we will take a look at all the leaked content from the next Battle Pass. We will also reveal its release date, estimated price, and other important details.What skins will the next Fortnite Battle Pass have?Hypex, one of the most reputable Fortnite leakers, leaked many details about Chapter 6 Season 3. So far, the leaker has revealed four Star Wars characters that will come with the next season. One of these characters, however, will likely come to the Item Shop, while others will be included in the Battle Pass.These are the Star Wars characters that should come with the next Fortnite Battle Pass:Palpatine / Darth SidiousJar Jar BinksQui-Gon JinnAdditionally, it appears that Epic Games will release a C-3PO skin to the shop.The next Fortnite Battle Pass will be smaller, featuring only five skins. Image by VideoGamerAccording to the leaker, the upcoming Battle Pass will be smaller, featuring only five skins. Given that the season will only last five weeks, this isnt surprising. However, its price is expected to remain the same, staying at 1,000 V-Bucks. Fortnite Crew subscribers will receive the pass automatically and can unlock its rewards as long as their subscription is active.Finally, the release date of the new Fortnite season and the Battle Pass is May 2. While this may change, its unlikely that Epic Games will postpone the season, as this hasnt happened in a long time. FortnitePlatform(s):Android, iOS, macOS, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/XGenre(s):Action, Massively Multiplayer, Shooter9VideoGamerRelated TopicsFortnite Subscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games hereSeason 2 of Marvel Rivals is set to come out in less than two weeks! NetEase has prepared lots of new content to release, from balance changes to a new map. However, most players are interested in a new hero, which should come out on the first day of the season. While nothing has been confirmed yet, there is a chance that Emma Frost will join the impressive roster of Marvel Rivals heroes.The game developer has already begun working on this character, as she was datamined in late 2024. Without further ado, lets see if the popular mutant will come to the game.Will Emma Frost come with Marvel Rivals Season 2?Emma Frost is one of the many new characters that NetEase has been working on. These characters were datamined from the game files, which indicates that they will come out at some point. However, this also means that we dont know their release date.NetEase has certainly put in work, adding Emma Frosts abilities to the game. Some of her abilities include Psychic Blast, Mind Control, and Diamond Form. Considering that the hero is nearly invincible while using the diamond form, this would make her a perfect Vanguard in Marvel Rivals. Furthermore, she would work similarly to Cloak & Dagger, switching between different forms on the fly.Marvel Rivals Season 2 hero has not been revealed yet, but it could be Emma Frost. Image by VideoGamerCurrently, theres no official confirmation on whether Emma Frost will be part of Marvel Rivals Season 2 at launch. Other potential candidates, such as Blade and Ultron, also have a strong chance of being released on the first day of the new season. Due to this, we will have to wait a while longer for the official confirmation.Its important to note that NetEase promised a new hero every month and a half. Due to this, even if Emma doesnt come out right away, she could arrive in late May.Marvel RivalsPlatform(s):macOS, PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series XGenre(s):Fighting, ShooterSubscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games hereWith Season 8 of Fortnite Festival coming in early April, many fans are wondering about the next artist. Epic Games has collaborated with many talented musicians over the past few years, and the Festival mode has brought some of the worlds biggest superstars to the virtual stage. Now, the game developer is gearing up for another season, and its release date is around the corner.The next Fortnite Festival artist was already leaked. Unsurprisingly, this is the star that already collaborated with Epic and has a couple of cosmetics in the game.Who will be the artist in Fortnite Festival Season 8?According to Hypex, the most popular Fortnite leaker, the next Festival artist will be Sabrina Carpenter. The 25-year-old singer has been one of the most popular singers lately, so adding her to Fortnite makes sense. On top of this, Epic released her bundle in late November, bringing two emotes and two Jam Tracks with it.With 66.3 million monthly listeners, Sabrina ranks among the top 20 most popular artists on Spotify. Furthermore, her hit song Espresso was the most-played song on the streaming platform in 2024. The superstar has a couple of songs that have surpassed a billion plays on Spotify, and we expect them all to be available with the next Music Pass, along with Sabrinas skin.Sabrina Carpenter was leaked as the next Fortnite Festival artist. Image by VideoGamerIts important to note that Epic Games still hasnt confirmed the next Fortnite Festival artist. However, considering that Season 8 will come out soon, we expect the confirmation to arrive soon. In the meantime, lets take a look at the stars featured in previous seasons.SeasonArtist1The Weeknd2Lady Gaga3Billie Eilish4Metallica5Karol G6Snoop Dogg7Hatsune Miku FortnitePlatform(s):Android, iOS, macOS, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/XGenre(s):Action, Massively Multiplayer, Shooter9VideoGamerRelated TopicsFortnite Subscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games hereMarch has been a fantastic month for Steam Deck gamers as the excellent Split Fiction and Assassins Creed Shadows were both officially verified for Valves handheld system. In early April, users also have The Last of Us Part 2 to anticipate. While TLOU2 is exciting for early next month, Steam Deck users should also make sure to claim some wicked free games before they expire very soon.Free games for Steam Deck expiring soonSome Amazon Prime Gaming free games are set to expire soon in early-April. Below is the list of games alongside their performance rating on Steam Deck according to ProtonDB:Yes, Your Grace (GOG code) April 2nd PlatinumDeus Ex Human Revolution Directors Cut (GOG code) April 2nd GoldRedemption Reapers (Epic) April 2nd no ratingFightment 2 Creed Valley (Amazon Games) April 3rd PlatinumSurf World Series (Amazon Games) April 9th no ratingSpirit Mancer (Amazon Games) April 9th no ratingBioshock 2 Remastered April 9th GoldSkyDrift Infinity (Epic) April 9th PlatinumCrime Boss Rockay City (Epic) April 9th GoldSands of Aura (Epic) April 9th PlatinumThe Forgotten City (Amazon Games) April 10th PlatinumHardspace Shipbreaker (Epic) April 13th no ratingThere are more free games on offer from Amazon Prime Gaming set to expire between April and June, but all of the above are freebies set to expire in early-April, meaning their expiration is more imminent.You will need an Amazon Prime Gaming subscription to get the above for free. A subscription costs 8.99 a month, and it also bags one-day free delivery along with access to Prime TV. You can also get a 7-day free trial if you have not subscribed before.In addition, you will want to download the Heroic Games Launcher on your Steam Deck to claim the above games. The Heroic Games Launcher is free, and it supports Epic, GOG, and Amazon.Looking at the above list, the obvious big and best games are BioShock 2 Remastered, and the absolutely incredible Deus Ex Human Revolution Directors Cut. If you are claim to any of the free games, definitely make sure you get those two.In other gaming news, Helldivers 2 has literally become unplayable for some on PC due to new hard requirement.Related TopicsSteam Deck Subscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games here Contents hide Its hard to believe it has already been 10 years since Toby Foxs Undertale set the internet alight with fanart, memes and countless Game Theory videos. Now, to celebrate the games 10th anniversary, the adorable RPG is receiving a one-night only orchestral concert.Undertale Determination Symphony announcedCommencing on June 22, 2025 at 6:30PM, the Undertale Determination Symphony will kick off at the Eventim Apollo theatre in London, just opposite the Broadway Shopping Centre.The concert features a 25-piece orchestra performing music from throughout the games story. Players are invited to fall into the Underground as the orchestra takes players through a musical journey from your initial fall at Mount Ebott, leading you through Froggit Village, the Snowdin Forest, Temmie Village and so much more!While the concert plays the iconic video game soundtrack, a huge screen will play gameplay relating to the tunes.Tickets for the concert start at 30.25 entry with better seats costing a total of 97.25, which is surprisingly affordable for a one-day-only concert in London. To book your own tickets for the event, follow the link here.Even the poster is adorable.An undying legacySince its release in 2015, Toby Foxs Undertale has become one of the most inspiring video games to ever release. The whimsical tale does take some very dark turns, but at the end of the day its a tale of friendship and belonging.With the game kicking off a new wave of whacky indie games, as Fox works hard on their upcoming successor Deltarune, the legacy of Undertale is one of undying love from its community. There will likely never be such a thing as an Undertale 2, but thats because its a game that truly doesnt need one. (Thats what the dozens of fan games are for.) Im sure well see a hell of a lot more merch, though.UndertalePlatform(s):Linux, macOS, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PS Vita, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/XGenre(s):Indie, RPGSubscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games hereNetEases Marvel Rivals is a pretty well optimised game, especially for an Unreal Engine 5 title. While the team behind the game has managed to optimise Doctor Stranges portals and environmental destruction, theyre aware of the games massive RAM usage on PC.As it stands right now, Marvel Rivals on PC is a RAM glutton with recent patches almost requiring 32GB of RAM. (You could probably make do with 24GB but who does that?) Speaking to PCGamer, game director Guangyun Chen promised that a new feature is coming to remedy this issue.Marvel Rivals RAM usage will be fixedTalking to the outlet at GDC 2025, Chen explained that the superhero game will be introducing an experimental feature to the game that should fix the absurdly high memory issues.On PC, we realize that [optimization] is a big problem, especially for the memory consumption, the game director said. So it may be that in Season 2, we will have an experimental check box in our launcher players can use to reduce memory [consumption] significantly.On launch and even in early beta tests, Rivals ran just fine with 16GB of RAM on PC. Additionally, the game runs extremely well on console, including Xbox Series S which has just 10GB of GDDR6 RAM. In fact, only 8GB of that is used for games.In the interview, Chen admitted that Marvel Rivals RAM usage is a very big issue for the game right now. With millions of players across the world, many of those likely dont have access to high-spec PCs, and less players means less money for NetEase.Its a very big problem, but its a lot of work to organize [a fix], the director continued. We cannot just release it in a small patch, we have to fully test it. But we realize the problem and were going to keep optimizing.Chen also put a fair amount of blame on Unreal Engine 5. While the engine is great to work with, it can be a pig to optimise, and thats the issue NetEase is facing right now. Its hard for all developers to use the engine and make it good, the director explained. Its a new engine for us. We have a lot of hard work [ahead] to optimize it.Nevrtheless, Rivals is continuing to go forward with heaps of new content. With a new hero coming every month-and-a-half with new events, maps and modes, players always have something to do. Whats this I hear about a twerking Venom?Marvel RivalsPlatform(s):macOS, PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series XGenre(s):Fighting, ShooterSubscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games here3D Realms aging FPS protagonist Duke Nukem has come out of retirement in a brand-new mod for Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2. Giving the war-torn Captain Demetrian Titus a well-earned break, the true-blooded American has come to teach Xenos scum to Hail to the King. (Heresy?)Duke Nukem in Space Marine 2Created by modder yesimWillem, the new Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 mod is a very simple model replacement for the awesome co-op game. Available here on Nexus, its a very simple way to crack a smile on a bad day, aka any work day. From the early game Deathwatch sections to the epic finale Saber had to fight to keep, Titus is completely absent. Instead, Duke takes his place, firing bolters at Tyranids and ripping heads off the forces of Chaos.To install the mod, players simply need to drag and drop the local folder into Space Marine 2\client_pc\root\. While the game will claim you have corrupted files, the mod should launch the game just fine.Hail to the King, Xenos Scum!With Duke Nukem pretty much dead since the release of the pretty rancid Duke Nukem Forever, fans have been waiting for a new game. At the time of writing, the rights for the lovable douchebag sit with Gearbox, a studio currently making Borderlands 4. While Duke has cameoed in Bulletstorm and received some remasters, its about time for the King to return.Until that day, this Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 mod will satiate us fans for the time being. After all, the Xenos scum are just another bunch of alien b*stards that will pay for shooting up our ride.For more Space Marine 2 coverage, read about how Sabers in-development third game aims to be bigger and better with larger-scale fights. Additionally, read about the years of support still coming to the second game. Hell, you can even check out Sabers comments on its Knights of the Old Republic remake thats still in the works.Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2Platform(s):PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series XGenre(s):ActionRelated TopicsSubscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games hereHelldivers 2 has been one of the biggest success stories for Sony on PlayStation and PC, but it has not been completely free of controversy. In the past, there was the whole PSN debacle on PC, and now theres another controversy as Helldivers 2 has literally become unplayable for some on PC due to a new hard requirement.Helldivers 2 becomes unplayable for some on PCAs reported by Eurogamer, Helldivers 2 has become literally unplayable for some on PC due to a new hard requirement. This new hard requirement comes despite no change to the minimum system requirements on the games Steam page.However, as relayed by the outlet, HD2 now requires AVX2 support to run thanks to recent optimisations. The problem with this is that it has resulted in some PC players no longer being able to play the game due to old CPUs.Per Eurogamer, AVX2 (or Advanced Vector Extensions) essentially allows for fast and efficient CPU usage and was first supported by Intel in 2013 CPUs released prior to this wont have AVX2 and therefore will no longer be able to run Helldivers 2.Arrowhead has not responded to this debacle on Discord or any other platform as of writing. However, some impacted players are understandably miffed due to having paid a premium price to play a game that now no longer works.While Arrowhead hasnt responded to players, Discord moderator, Birby, has in messages relayed by Eurogamer. These messages include the moderator saying that processor does not support AVX2, which is now a hard minimum requirement for processors. Unfortunately, you will require a system upgrade.Another message from the moderator exemplified how heated some discontent has become. The moderator wrote, I dont like to have to tell people their 13 year old processor is out of date, and I get youre venting, but as I keep saying it is up to you as the consumer to confirm your system meets spec before purchase, and you should never be surprised if your out of spec machine cant run the game.Image credit: Helldivers DiscordSome people unable to play the game now were able to for over 600-hours as stated in one message from the community. However, it is a complicated situation as the minimum requirements do list Intel Core i7-4790K or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X, which both support AVX2, meaning players now locked out of HD2 were able to bypass the minimum requirements at the time of purchase. Image credit: Helldivers DiscordIts unclear how Arrowhead will, or even could, help the few players who are now locked out of fighting for democracy. No longer being able to play a game after over a year without issues is obviously not good, but, at the same time, the minimum system requirements have not changed, AVX2 has just become a hard requirement. For more Helldivers 2, check out our guide to thebest warbonds ranked, along with thebest stratagemsandbest throwables. We have also a guide to thebest weapons, and, if youre coming back to HD2 for the first time in a long while, we have a bunch oftips and tricksto help you get reaccustomed to the battlefield.Helldivers 2Platform(s):PC, PlayStation 5Genre(s):Action, Shooter, Third Person8VideoGamerRelated TopicsHelldivers 2 Subscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games hereKRAFTONs Sims competitor InZoi has launched in early access with a massive player count, but players have been shocked by the game after finding an unintentional feature that allows them to kill children.In most video games, the murder of children is pretty much a no-go, at least outside of mods. (Every Bethesda game has a mod for this.) However, it turns out that InZoi allows players to kill children, but only if they run them over in a high-speed vehicle.InZoi lets players drive over childrenIn InZoi, players can get in a car and drive across the game world in an awesome mechanic that separates the game from The Sims. When driving, players can accidentally, or purposefully, hit other civilians which causes them to ragdoll and die.In a Reddit thread, players enjoying the early access game found that they can run into a child and ping them across the map. Just like any other character, this results in the child dying, which seems unintentional.Part of early access is trying to break the game, the player said. This is how you report bugs, issues, etc. One of the issues I found is that you can drive into the elementary school and run over.. Unalive the children.. They might want to change this as the game is launching with a T rating.It does appear that being able to hit children with a car is a bug, or an unintended feature. With the game hoping to keep the same T for Teen badge as The Sims, this feature would need to be removed to keep that age rating.Nevertheless, some players (not naming names) can definitely see the humour in this. Even if the game is patched out, someone will definitely (hopefully) mod the feature back in as players express a desire to hit one through the goal post in the playground.For more coverage of InZoi, read about the differences between this game and The Sims. Additionally, read about the game directors thoughts on why the new game wont overtake EAs historic series.Subscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games here Contents hide InZOI is the new smash hit game out right now. Its early access has debuted with a very impressive player count, and the developer has shared their intentions for the near future through a roadmap promising hefty updates. Naturally, a lot of people are wondering when InZOI is coming to PS5 and Xbox, and here we have an explanation of the possible release window for consoles.Is InZOI coming to PS5 and Xbox?Yes, InZOI is coming to PS5 and Xbox. As confirmed on the games official Discord, it is only available on PC Steam right now, but it is later expected to be released on consoles like PS5 and Xbox.Image credit: InZoi DiscordThis is fantastic news for players. A lot of hype started surrounding the game when its magnificent character creator demo came out in 2024, and the fact it will become more broadly available in the future is great to hear.Right now, the games director is very honest about the fact the game needs quite a bit of polishing and is nowhere near the standards of The Sims 4 yet. However, despite this, there are many similarities and differences between InZOI and The Sims, and the game is a lot of fun even in early access.With The Sims 5 nowhere near in sight, InZOI is definitely worth checking out, especially if you want an life simulator experience with heftier character customization plus ultra-realistic visuals.When will it come to consoles?InZOI is expected to come to PS5 and Xbox once early access for PC has ended. This means the possible release window for consoles is 2026.Per the games overview on Steam, Early Access is planned to last for at least a year. While a year would mean early access ending around late-March 2026, the developer says the roadmap may change depending on feedback and the games direction.Hopefully it does come to consoles as early as possible as the game looks amazing. Again, the visuals are super impressive, the customization is hella extensive, and its only going to get better as the developer delivers more updates.In other PlayStation news, Sony has confirmed a massive day-one PS Plus release for Summer.Related TopicsinZoi Subscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games hereGrinding Gear Games Path of Exile 2 launched in early access to an overwhelming success. With an all-time peak of 578,000 concurrent players just on Steam, the games launch hype was a massive surprise for the games developers.Speaking to Eurogamer, game director Jonathan Rogers described the game as 100% a success, but its huge popularity means the studio cant treat the ARPG as a typical early access game.Path of Exile 2 must be treated as a released gameDuring the interview, Rogers explained that huge changes, including nerfing stuff that needed to be nerfed, would cause mass outrage amongst players. Despite the games early access nature, and the experimentation that comes with that, fans are already attached to specific builds that could change.We immediately ran into the situation we would normally expect in the full released game, which is a bunch of players are like, oh youre breaking my build, so we had to realise, okay, we have to treat this like its a released game in this regard and be a bit more careful, the game director said.Whenever youve got players, it derails what your plans are.PATH OF EXILE 2 DIRECTOR JONATHAN ROGERS This has led Grinding Gear Games to treat Path of Exile 2 less like an early access game and more like a live-service title. Experimentation still happens, but its less of a focus. Instead, the focus is simply on pushing the game forwards with a push towards better suiting endgame players who stay even after finishing seasonal content.Whenever youve got players, it derails what your plans are, and it has to, the director said. Its good that it does because it forces you immediately to be responding to what the game needs, which now becomes very obvious because youve got actual players playing it.While player counts have drastically dropped since its huge launch, Rogers is confident the game will skyrocket back up on the games full release. Even with drastically reduced player counts since the early access release, Path of Exile 2 is still doing well, and its clear the team is dedicated to making it the best ARPG possible.Path of Exile 2Platform(s):PCGenre(s):Action RPG, Massively Multiplayer, RPGRelated TopicsPath of Exile 2 Subscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games hereSaber Interactive and Focus Home Interactive have reiterated their plans to continue supporting Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 for years to come.Following the announcement of the bigger and better Space Marine 3, the studios confirmed the teams dedication to the second game, promising that no one is abandoning the game because of the new title.Space Marine 2 will be supported for yearsIn the latest patch notes for Space Marine 2s upcoming 7.0 update, Saber set the record straight with fans.Space Marine 3 does not mean the end of Space Marine 2s development. Far from it, the studio confirmed. No teams are shifting over, no one is abandoning the game, and our plans to bring more awesome content to Space Marine 2 remain.Saber teased that the team is working on much more content and surprises for the months to come, such as a new class, more operations, melee weapons, and more. The studio even jokes that data miners havent uncovered all of their secrets just yet so well have to keep our eyes peeled.This announcement simply marks the genesis of a new project, years away from release, the team said. Weve made a decision and have just started the process.With Saber aiming to give the third game a considerable jump in scale, Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 3 will take a long time to create. Combined with continued development of Space Marine 2 Operations, new enemies, PvP and more, as well as a unique Horde Mode, theres tonnes of goodies coming. Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2Platform(s):PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series XGenre(s):ActionRelated TopicsSubscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games hereWorld of Warcraft is a massive MMO with a passionate playerbase. Recently, Blizzard has confirmed some deaths will be reversed following a massive DDoS attack, meanwhile, in a recent interview, the developer reflected on dragon riding that didnt feel good. Now its been revealed that World of Warcraft is implementing a new feature that copies one of the most popular user-made WoW UI addons.New World of Warcraft feature copies WeakAuras UI addonAs noted by PCGamer, World of Warcraft is mimicking WeakAuras incredibly popular UI addon. Shared by WoWHead, there is a new Cooldown Manager in WoW patch 11.1.5.This new Cooldown Manager copies some of the most popular cooldown tracking from WeakAuras. Below are the four areas covered by Blizzards Cooldown Manager as highlighted by WoWHead:Essential CooldownsIn this area you will find most of your class cooldowns. For example, as a Shadow Priest, this section tracks both short rotational cooldowns likeMind BlastandShadow Word: Deathand longer cooldowns like Dark AscensionandPower Infusion.Utility CooldownsSimilar to the Essential Cooldowns area, this area deals with utility spells, tracking both short utility spells likePower Word: ShieldandAngelic Feather, and longer ones likeDispersionandDesperate Prayer.Tracked BuffsThis section tracks procs your spec has that can change your rotation. In the example, the tracked procs areDeathspeaker,Shadowy Insight, andUnfurling Darkness.Tracked BarsThe final section is different from the other tree, offering bars to closely track the duration of impactful cooldowns. In the example, it tracksShadowfiendandEntropic Rift.While Blizzards Cooldown Manager is appreciated, it does lack customization compared to WeakAuras. The only customization options for Blizzards Cooldown Manager are as follows:Orientation Horizontal or VerticalNumber of Columns 1 to 20Icon Direction Left or RightIcon Size 50% to 200%Icon Padding 2 to 10Opacity 50% to 100%Visibility Always Visible, In Combat, HiddenShow Timer Toggle(Tracked Buffs Only) Hide When Inactive Toggle(Tracked Bars Only) Display Mode Icon and Name, Icon Only, Name OnlyIn other WoW news, Blizzard has discussed how the games longevity isnt because of legacy, but because of the games willingness to evolve.Related TopicsWorld of Warcraft Subscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games hereNightdive Studios did one hell of a job with its remake of the original System Shock, so much so that the companys upcoming System Shock 3 has jumped to the top of my wishlist. While the third game is in development at the studio, its going to be a long while until we hear anything about it.Speaking to VGC at GDC (thats very funny to say), Nightdive director of business development Larry Kuperman claimed the third game is in a very complicated situation, but remains hopeful that fans will hear more about it potentially within a year.When asked for an update on the games release schedule, Kupperman said: The situation around System Shock 3 is very complicated. [I dont have an update] as yet, not as yet. I dont know when its going to clarify, but it could potentially be within a year. It could be, or it could take longer. That said, what I can say is that we have visions of what we can do within what we control.Alongside the update on System Shock 3, Kupperman revealed that Nightdive could also do a full-on remake of the second game. While a remaster is currently slated to come out in just a short while for PC and console, he claims theres nothing stopping them from also remaking the game. (After all, thats what they did for the original.)Youre going to see a remaster of System Shock 2, he said. Ive been asked twice earlier today why we didnt do a remake, and I said, are you somehow under the impression that because we do a remaster that we wont be able to do a remake in the future? That might be something that I can either confirm or deny. But theres going to be content coming out.Kuperman also teased a possible future for System Shock within the first and the second games. With the franchise undiluted by years of additional media, Nightdive could expand the universe with spin-off games and other material.For now, System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster is slated to release on 26 Jun, 2025, and it looks banging. If you want more coverage of the awesome sci-fi series, read about how the original game not only had VR support, but made every developer sick.System Shock 3Platform(s):PCGenre(s):Action, RPG, ShooterRelated TopicsSubscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games hereThere are some great games set to come out for PS5 very soon. Two excellent experiences set to arrive on PlayStation are currently Xbox exclusives in Indiana Jones and The Great Circle, as well as Forza Horizon 5. While both of these are available to pre-order at an expensive premium fee, right now PS5 gamers can buy an underrated horror great for less than 5 as part of the PSN store Spring sale.PSN store Spring sale includes underrated horror great for less than 5The PSN store Spring sale has begun, and it lasts until April 9th. There are many great discounts included as part of the sale for PS5, and one of the best offers for horror junkies is the underrated gem, The Sinking City.For PS Plus subscribers, The Sinking City is available to buy at a measly 3.99. If you are not subscribed to PS Plus, then it is only 5.99. This is the PS5 version of the game as the PS4 version costs 4.49 with PS Plus, and 6.74 on its own.Speaking strictly about the PS5 version, its definitely worth buying with or without a PS Plus subscription as the discount is over 80% from the usual price of 39.99.While The Sinking City isnt as polished as recent horror masterpieces such as the Silent Hill 2 remake, its still a really good and unique horror experience within the world of H.P. Lovecraft. It has a unique open-world inhabited by twisted civilians and monsters, and it has a unique detective mechanic. Its also not part of PS Plus Extra, and The Sinking City 2 is in-development, so its definitely worth buying while it is so cheap.Some other great horror games under 10 for the PSN store Spring sale include The Evil Within 2 at 8.74, Reveil for 9.59, and Whitestone for 5.69.Make sure to check out the PSN store Spring sale and take advantage while it lasts. Make sure to also get free PSN store credit while you can, and the PS Plus April 2025 free games have been confirmed, while an amazing RPG is now confirmed to be leaving.In other gaming news, Crystal Dynamics promises that recently shared bad news does not alter plans for new Tomb Raider game.Related Topicsps5 Subscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games hereFortnite Reload is getting another map in less than a month! Epic Games released a teaser video for it, revealing its design and the release date. This will be the third map for the game mode and will likely rotate with the other two. The first map, Venture, arrived with the Reload mode on June 22, while the Oasis map was released in November 2024. Now, its time for a new one.Unsurprisingly, the map is inspired by one of the previous Battle Royale maps. This time, Epic will bring back some of the most iconic locations from Chapter 2! More specifically, the upcoming map seems to be inspired by the very first version of the Chapter 2 island.What is the release date of the new Fortnite Reload map?The new Fortnite Reload map will be released on Tuesday, April 15. Although it will be added with the v32.30 update a week earlier, Epic wont activate it right away. Its unclear whether this map will be included in the rotation with Venture and Oasis, but it will likely remain the only Reload map for at least a week before Epic adds it to the rotation.The upcoming Fortnite Reload map is based on Chapter 2, and here are some of the locations that will be added:Steamy StacksFort CrumpetSlurpy SwampLogjam WoodworksLockies LighthouseDirty DocksShanty TownThe new Reload map will come to Fortnite on April 15. Image by VideoGamerThese places will be smaller than their original variants and will have different names. However, we will have to wait for a bit longer until we find out more details about it. The new map will likely bring a couple of changes for this mode, including a different loot pool and possibly new gameplay mechanics. FortnitePlatform(s):Android, iOS, macOS, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/XGenre(s):Action, Massively Multiplayer, Shooter9VideoGamerRelated TopicsFortnite Subscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games hereWhile Starfield is a fun sci-fi RPG with some great parts, its no secret that the game lacks the magic of Skyrim. 14-years on and Skyrim still has a massive fanbase of gamers who want nothing more than to stay in that world, but what exactly has caused the Bethesda magic to fade?According to former Skyrim, Fallout and Starfield developer Nate Purkeypile, the freedom that developers used to have at the company has all-but disappeared. While experimentation was rampant in the days of Bethesdas past, thats no longer the case.Skyrim freedom no longer exists at BethesdasSpeaking at the Game Developers Conference, via PC Gamer, Purkeypile explained that some of the most iconic parts of Skyrim came around because of developer freedom.We had quite a bit of freedom to do stuff, the developer explained. The one that people know about was Blackreach That was not on schedule at all. Like we just kind of did that on the side and put it in.A lot of the great stuff within Skyrim came from having that freedom to do what you want, as opposed to a game with this whole checklist design and design by committee, he continued.In the past, Purkeypile revealed that he left Bethesda during Starfields development due to the sheer amount of meetings the studio would hold. Unlike the time of Skyrims development, every addition now has a discussion attached, and it not only slows development, but decimates freedom. Thats probably why The Elder Scrolls 6 is taking so damn long.You would basically get in trouble for doing that, Purkeypile said about returning to the open nature of Skyrims development. Because everything does have a cost If everyone is doing that within 500 people, its a mess. But with, you know, 100 people? Its much more manageable, and where a lot of the interesting things come from.Nowadays, Purkeypile is working on his own project. The Axis Unseen, a new open world horror game, is the Skyrim developers baby, and its available to nab on Steam right now. In fact, the game is even on sale at the time of writing.StarfieldPlatform(s):PC, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series S/X, Xbox Series XGenre(s):Adventure, RPG, Science Fiction, SpaceSubscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games hereA lot of people are eagerly anticipating the release of Lara Crofts next AAA adventure. While weve been blessed with trilogy remasters such as the most recent 4-6, and have seen Lara Croft crossover with some massive IPs, there is a yearning for a new Tomb Raider game from Crystal Dynamics. One has been in-development for a few years, and Crystal Dynamics has promised that recently shared bad news does not alter plans for the new Tomb Raider game.Crystal Dynamics bad news does not alter plans for new Tomb Raider gameCrystal Dynamics has shared some unfortunate news. As just revealed in a statement on X, the Tomb Raider developer has made the difficult decision to reduce [their] workforce by 17 talented team members.The announcement says they did not make the decision lightly, and that it was necessary to better align our current business needs and the studios future success. The developer also stated that they recognize how painful this outcome is for those impacted, and Crystal Dynamics is supporting them with transition packages and opportunity outreach.While nothing Tomb Raider 12 is specifically mentioned, the announcement ends with a promise that Crystal Dynamics remains committed to pushing the boundaries of making great games, and This change does not alter our current project plans.Image credit: @CrystalDynamics on XLayoffs are unfortunate, and, sadly, it has become a more common occurrence in the video games industry.As for what Crystal Dynamics current project plans are, they are developing a new Tomb Raider game, and they are also co-developing a new Perfect Dark for Xbox.We havent seen the new Tomb Raider game at all, but there are a few details we know. We know its being published by Amazon Games, it will feature a unified Lara Croft, weve seen her unified look, and we know the game is being developed using Unreal Engine 5. Its also confirmed that it is strictly single-player.Previous rumors have suggested an open-world adventure in India, but this is just rumors with no substantial evidence. Hopefully we will see a reveal of TR12 this year as its been in development for quite some time, and it would be absolutely perfect for 2026 as that will be the 30th anniversary of the Tomb Raider franchise.Away from TR12, fans have a live-action series from Amazon to anticipate, along with a second season of the Netflix series starring Hayley Atwell.In other gaming news, one of the best RPGs of all time is confirmed to be leaving PS Plus in April 2025.Related TopicsTomb Raider Subscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share