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Category: GamesMay 5, 2025 Survival Tips For Revenge of the Savage Planet, Available Today Alex Hutchinson, Creative Director, Raccoon Logic Beginning today, you and a friend can blast-off with 4th Best Kindred Aerospace in our sequel to Journey to the Savage Planet… Revenge of the Savage Planet! We’ve expanded the world and their unique inhabitants all for your guaranteed* gameplay pleasure.  We have four, maybe even five new planets for you to explore.  And while you may have just been fired and abandoned on the far edges of space with no gear, no job and no plan, there’s no need to panic.  We’re here to provide you with some advice on how you might be able to survive these savage planets.  You’ll have new gadgets, friends and loads of goo to play with. So, take a peek at our new early access launch trailer showcasing the daily struggle of being a space explorer trying to save all of mankind.  No pressure, settler. You got this! Available Day One on Game Pass For all of you who played our first Xbox Game Pass title Journey to the Savage Planet, tell your friends that we’ve got twice the game this time with space loads of new toys for you to enjoy. And it’s co-op from the start!  Plus, as a friendly reminder of our contractual obligations with Microsoft, Revenge of the Savage Planet will be available day one with Xbox Game Pass.  So, accept this text as a formal invitation to join us on a joyous, upbeat, dystopian action-adventure sci-fi satire where you and a friend explore a wacky and wonderful alien world. Hit a bunch of buttons to jump, shoot and collect your way through four vibrant planets, collecting new gear and upgrades, while uncovering a multitude of hidden secrets. Goo and Gadgets Galore To survive you must either be lucky, or have some sort of strategy. But on arrival, most of your equipment doesn’t work, or you can’t find it.  To progress and advance through the world you’ll need to collect and craft the right gear to continue to explore and discover more areas.  Grab that handy whip which doubles as a lasso to capture creatures for fun and profit! Spray ferrous goo to power up electrically deficient objects. Set green slime alight with lava goo. Or just clean your stuff with the basic power hose. Or grapple your way atop cliffs with a plasma tether before whipping a plasma rail to live then surfing it to freedom. Scan, Scan, and Then Scan Some More The worlds of Savage Planet are filled with dangers and opportunities! If you scan everything, you’ll unlock future quests, discover obstacles that hide great rewards, and generally understand what’s going on in the world around you. Oh, and it will highlight weak spots on some creatures which you will need to target if you want to capture them with your whip and keep them as pets. Or objects of experimentation that can unlock new gear. Plus, you may also get a pithy joke. And some of them are funny! Also, I worked hard on writing 300 descriptions of distressingly similar trees. Don’t make me regret it. Cute, Cuddly Killers There are just over 70 different creatures in this Savage Planet star system… although that includes variations of each species. There are a bunch of those weird spherical ones, for example. Lots of creatures won’t bother you if you don’t bother them, (this isn’t a shooter), tut some of them will put up a fight, and all of them will react differently to your tools. Make them slide off cliffs with green goo. Make the green ones explode with fire! Or electrocute some with Ferro Goo. And when in doubt, kick it.  Each time you play alien roulette you’ll run your chances, maybe the reward was worth it?  You’ve never know what will respond and how. Do it!  Do it! Dive in to Explore Every Nook and Cranny Cannon Ball! Yes, you can and should take a dip.  Swimming is key to exploring but even if you don’t need to, you should because you can be Dave The Diver! Or rather, you can wear a skin that looks like him, like a space faring Buffalo Bill from “Silence of the Lambs”, except you didn’t kill him and it’s a space suit.  This is the only time you can play as Dave on Xbox and we’ve brought him to life in full 3D. Lucky you! Game Pass Upgrade For Early Access Xbox Game Pass members will receive the super simple Revenge of the Savage Planet Standard Edition on May 8th.  But if privilege is what you seek, utilize the Cosmic Hoarder Edition upgrade and blast-off three days early beginning today, May 5. Wishlist, pre-order or purchase now. Thank you for supporting Raccoon Logic and joining us on another wild space adventure. Onward & Upward. Revenge of the Savage Planet Raccoon Logic Studios Inc. ☆☆☆☆☆ 38 ★★★★★ Get it now WELCOME TO THE PIONEER PROGRAM! In a future knocked off its axis by corporate greed and stupidity, you have been made redundant and abandoned on the far edge of space with little gear and no safety net. You must explore every nook and cranny, collect dozens of upgrades, and turn over every mysterious alien rock if you want to get revenge on your former employer and return to Earth. Across multiple planets and through myriad challenges, you will be tasked with exploring and understanding these beautiful alien worlds. There are plants to scan, creatures to capture, lakes to swim, caves to spelunk, mountains to climb, upgrades to craft, and hundreds of secrets to uncover… INTERGALACTIC HOARDER Alien plants! Bizarre creatures! Exciting gear! Weird rocks! Each planet is packed with nooks and crannies hiding all manner of rewards and secrets. Many of which can be displayed with pride in your own personal, customizable Space Trailer. EXCITING FRESH ABILITIES AND TOOLS Run, Jump, Shoot, Grind, Stomp, Dodge, Slide, Whip and Grapple your way through the world! Experiment with 3 different types of gameplay goo! Lasso and Capture dozens of strange creatures and store them in Pens near your Habitat! FOUR PLANETS TO EXPLORE Four large, vibrant worlds to explore, each with their own weird and wonderful plants and creatures. Scan everything, catalog everything, and complete experiments to increase your science level… which unlocks exciting new gear! Plus… there may be more than four planets. Maybe. DYNAMIC CO-OP ONLINE, CROSSPLAY AND SPLIT-SCREEN Play with your best friend, partner or hellspawn on or between any platform! Or better still, experience the nostalgia tinged joy of sitting on the same couch and playing on the same screen with someone you love. Like the olden days when the world was young and we were happy. Related Stories for “Survival Tips For Revenge of the Savage Planet, Available Today” Category: Next Week on XboxNext Week on Xbox: New Games for May 5 to 9 Category: GamesThe Past, Present, and Future of Overwatch 2’s Stadium Category: ID@XboxEverafter Falls 2.0 – A Year in Listening and Twisting The post Survival Tips For Revenge of the Savage Planet, Available Today appeared first on Xbox Wire.

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When Everafter Falls was released almost a year ago, we always knew that the game was going to be changing – what we didn’t know was how different it would look after talking with our players. Today, we released a new major content update, which went to some surprising places. Before talking about what’s new in the update, I think it is important to go back about a year and talk about the initial release of Everafter Falls. And just to introduce myself: I’m Joseph Shockley, otherwise known as Riv Otter, the Community Manager for Akupara Games. Everafter Falls is the first farming sim we ever released, and we saw feedback from a wide variety of players. To gather feedback, I opened a channel in the Everafter Falls Discord where people could discuss, suggest, and see the thoughts of what other players were after. I also kept an eye on the Steam forums and stayed active in them to show that we care about their feedback and that we will take it seriously. Because Everafter Falls was developed by just one developer, we knew that getting insight from players was going to be core to the game’s release. Our first surprise came from the completionists in the community. They talked about how hard and frustrating it is to collect every item and raise every insect to finish out the journal. There wasn’t a way to improve your chances of finding what you needed, so the more players put hours into collection, the harder it became to clear out every last item. Some people were just getting super unlucky and failing to get that missing item after retrying for hundreds of times, and there wasn’t a way to improve those odds. As soon as we noticed the bottleneck this was creating for completionist players, it was clear we needed to add something to help. In the version 2.0 patch, there are two new items that should help completionists gather the last missing items they need: The Golden Shroom Terrarium: a prize item and will give you a 100% chance to get a shroom you haven’t already gotten. The Epic Critter Terrarium: lets you breed only insects you haven’t currently found. Specifically, creating hard-to-craft late-game chase items that can help players fill out their collections was an easy way we could answer the call for this. In Everafter Falls, players can decorate their farm and house with different ornamentation. We always knew that giving players purely cosmetic options for their farms would be helpful, but the community was so excited for all the different options they had to really express their creativity in their farm. Even positive feedback can be used as a guide to improve the game in a content patch, which is why, with positive feedback on the variety of decorations that Everafter Falls had, this content update added an abundance of new adornments, and we’ve already seen players adding them to their farm and house. We received a ton of feedback, which I categorized as quality of life requests. Things that don’t directly affect the game but are nice to have for certain tasks, and can make the events more accessible for people. For example, there is an achievement in the game to craft every single item; however, at release, there was no way to keep track of which items you had crafted, making the achievement annoying to try to shoot for. In version 2.0, we remedied that by adding a blue star in the crafting menu for any item the player has crafted. No more Google Sheets or pen and paper tracking needed! There are countless things I could talk about in this content update and how player feedback shaped the way this was developed. Learning how to take the feedback players give you and using them to guide a content update really scratches the itch that designers have to create engaging experiences with their games. I’m glad that I could help shape the course of the Everafter Falls 2.0 update, which is out now on Xbox! Everafter Falls Akupara Games ☆☆☆☆☆ 12 ★★★★★ $19.99 Get it now Free Trial You once had a serene and peaceful existence right here in Everafter Falls. Don't you remember? You wake up to discover your previous life was nothing but a simulation. You've no memory of this place, your quaint animal neighbors, the refreshing wind and fragrant flowers, the little farm you had tucked away just outside town, none of it. But once you spend a little time with your forgotten friends and your helpful pet, doesn't Everafter Falls just feel perfect? Isn't it where you always wanted to be? Sure, you'll need to farm, fish and fight your way back to prominence in the tiny, cozy town, but you know your way around a sword, right? You know how to water your farm and progress through the dungeons. You know how to upgrade your stats and beat back tougher and tougher enemies, don't you? Just give those cards a good chomp and you'll have everything you need! Of course, if you need a little help, don't worry! Automated drones can expand your inventory, tend to your harvest, and even help you fight. And your pet missed you more than anything while you were under. They're here to help out around the farm, learning all sorts of neat things, like tilling your soil, watering your crops, and even teleporting you across the map. What? You've never heard of a teleporting cat before? It's Everafter Falls! Things are peaceful here. There's nothing to worry about… right? The post Everafter Falls 2.0 – A Year in Listening and Twisting appeared first on Xbox Wire.

Aaron Keller - Blizzard Entertainment | May 1, 2025ShareShareTweet68 CommentsHi everyone! We've loved hearing your enthusiasm for Stadium and most of all, we've loved watching you all play it. There’s already been so much creativity with builds. Not that we were surprised by that—we knew you wouldn’t disappoint! Before I get into current changes and future developments, I'd like to give a little history of Stadium in hopes that it will give you some context as to where it’s headed. Plus, I like the title "Past, Present, and Future”! Past Stadium emerged as an idea before Overwatch 2 launched. In fact, before it was presented to the team, one of my kids created the first pitch document with a sample level and presented it to me! Stadium has come a long way since then, but I always think of my son when playing. Early versions looked a little different from the mode you’re playing today. Stadium was initially focused on providing as much variety as possible. It was set up as an eight-team tournament. Each round, players picked from random upgrades to use in combat phases of Team Deathmatch or versus AI, losing health if they lost the round. But it was difficult to create a coherent strategy or builds to counter opponents when the decisions were made through random selection. This change into the format you see today reflects a shift in our thinking: we still want there to be variety from match to match in Stadium, but variety is no longer the highest priority. We want you to feel balanced and competitive, while making epic builds through strategic choices based on the performance and Hero compositions of everyone in the match.   Present Speaking of keeping things balanced and competitive, the team is already planning tweaks based on the feedback and data we’ve received since launch.   While we often see a big spike in play time shortly after a sparkly new event launches, play time in Stadium has been a bit stickier. In its first week, roughly 50% of all play hours in Overwatch 2 were devoted to Stadium!   When it comes to builds and Hero balance, we’ll be collecting data over the next few weeks to see what changes need to be made for the midseason balance patch, if not earlier. There are many gears turning behind the scenes when it comes to Stadium. The development team answered some of your burning questions in a Reddit AMA earlier this week and we’ll be sharing more insights and Stadium data in a special Director’s Take next week! Future If you like playing Stadium, you'll be happy to know that we have a lot of big plans for it. There will be seasonal updates to Stadium which will include the release of new Heroes, maps, game modes, systems and features, as well as the usual care we put into other modes of Overwatch. What’s coming to Stadium over the next two seasons? A lot!  The team just put out an extensive roadmap for Stadium that shows more of our future plans for the mode. Heroes: Our newest addition to the Overwatch roster will also be the first new Hero added Freja is headed to Stadium and she'll arrive with the Season 16 midseason patch. But she's not the only Hero on the way! We'll have new Heroes added every Season, since we think adding new heroes is critically important for Stadium.  Each time we've released a new addition internally, they’ve totally shifted the meta and the way we thought about putting together a build. Game Modes: We’re planning on releasing a new game mode within Stadium named Payload Race and two brand-new maps will launch with it. On top of that, we’ll be integrating a new mechanic that we’ve been calling “Quests” internally. At the start of each match, players will select from a random set of quests that will dole out rewards once objectives are completed. Systems: While we're really excited for new content in Stadium, we think systems that influence the way you put a build together can have an even greater impact. In Season 17, we’ll be releasing a build importer and exporter. This will not only allow players to put together builds outside of a Stadium match and then select them inside a match, it will also allow players to select from community builds as well. You’ve also made your voices heard on a topic that’s very important to all of us: Cross-Play! Since Stadium has a competitive system, it follows the rules of our core competitive mode, which doesn’t allow PC and Console players to group. Since this is the only way to play the mode, we agree, and we’d like to do something about it. We’re currently investigating what it would take to make an unranked version of the mode. This would allow groups of friends to play together and would give us the ability to make other changes as well, possibly introducing a best-of-5 format to the mode. Before signing off, I'd like to reiterate the team’s commitment to the other core modes of Overwatch. We’re still pouring as much time, energy and passion into these as we always have. Stadium isn't competing for those resources: it’s giving us more opportunities to deliver Overwatch in a new, exciting way. We can't wait for you to see what's coming there, especially Season 18. It's going to be a banger!  Have fun with Stadium and, as always, let’s make a great game. 68 Comments

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Category: Next Week on XboxMay 2, 2025 Next Week on Xbox: New Games for May 5 to 9 Mike Nelson, Xbox Wire Editor Welcome to Next Week on Xbox! In this weekly feature we cover all the games coming soon to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC, and Game Pass! Get more details on these upcoming games below and click their profiles for further info (release dates subject to change). Let’s jump in! Age of Empires II: DE – The Three Kingdoms Xbox Game Studios ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★ $19.99 $16.99 Pre-order Age of Empires II DE: The Three Kingdoms (Console and PC) – May 6 Dive into the epic Romance of the Three Kingdoms with the latest expansion for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, where history and legend collide in a battle for supremacy! Battle your way across China with three new campaigns, commanding the forces of Shu, Wei, and Wu, each with their unique units, technologies, and heroes with devastating abilities. Additionally, explore medieval history on the fringes of China with two new civilizations: the Jurchens and Khitans! King Arthur: Legion IX NeocoreGames ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★ Get it now King Arthur: Legion IX – May 6Optimized for Xbox Series X|S A turn-based, character-centric tactical RPG in the King Arthur: Knight’s Tale universe – a dark fantasy version of the Arthurian myth. King Arthur: Legion IX welcomes new players to the mythical land of Avalon with an all-new story and heroes, also offering tough challenges to returning veterans. Metal Eden Deep Silver ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★ Get it now Metal Eden – May 6Optimized for Xbox Series X|S The advanced Hyper Unit Aska is sent on a suicide mission to rescue the citizens’ Cores from the vast monolithic city Moebius once a hopeful new home for humanity now turned into a deadly trap. Blast your way through the Internal Defence Corps in cybernetic warfare, confront the Engineers and uncover the mysteries of the project Eden. Bartender Hustle Ultimate Games S.A. ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★ Get it now Bartender Hustle – May 7Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery Craft stunning cocktails with precision and creativity as you rise through the ranks of the bartending world. Unlock a variety of unique venues, from cozy neighborhood bars to high-end cocktail lounges, all while immersing yourself in a rich, narrative-driven experience that puts your skills and charisma to the test. Submarine Survivor Eastasiasoft Limited ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★ Get it now Submarine Survivor – May 7Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery Get ready to dive into the ocean’s depths, face fearsome sea creatures and collect experience crystals in roguelite action game Submarine Survivor! As you face the blue unknown, you’ll have to upgrade your submarines with various combinations of weapons and chips to become the Lord of the Ocean. Submarine Survivor balances exploration with highly customizable combat across 2D maps packed with mission nodes. Empyreal Secret Mode ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★ Get it now Empyreal – May 8Optimized for Xbox Series X|S Empyreal is a complex, challenging, feature-rich action RPG. In a far-flung corner of the galaxy an Expedition arrives on a hitherto unexplored planet to find a colossal Monolith built by a lost civilization. Venture inside the Monolith and face the automatons that yet remain, remnants of the impossibly ancient civilization that built this unknowable structure. Survive and uncover revelations that transform our understanding of humanity itself. Penguin Flight: Beyond The Clouds Xbox Bundle Afil Games ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★ Get it now Penguin Flight: Beyond the Clouds – May 8Optimized for Xbox Series X|S In Penguin Flight: Beyond the Clouds, join the determined penguin on his quest to defy gravity! This 2D pixel art platformer offers challenging levels, creative obstacles, and high-flying action. Sharpen your reflexes and perfect your timing to master jumps, dashes, and new mechanics as you progress. Each stage presents unique surprises and challenges—all to reach the balloon that lifts you to the next level. Revenge of the Savage Planet Standard Edition Raccoon Logic Studios Inc. ☆☆☆☆☆ 16 ★★★★★ $39.99 Pre-order Revenge of the Savage Planet – May 8Game Pass / Optimized for Xbox Series X|S In a future knocked off its axis by corporate greed and stupidity, you have been made redundant and abandoned on the far edge of space with little gear and no safety net. You must explore every nook and cranny, collect dozens of upgrades, and turn over every mysterious alien rock if you want to get revenge on your former employer and return to Earth. Spirit of the North 2 Silver Lining Interactive ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★ $29.99 $25.49 Pre-order Spirit of the North 2 – May 8Optimized for Xbox Series X|S Embrace the Aurora, save the Guardians. In an ancient world left in ruin, embark on the journey of an isolated fox far from home. With the help of a wise Raven companion, seek out the lost legendary guardians and release them from the grasp of the dark shaman Grimnir. The Abandoned Planet Snapbreak Games ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★ $14.99 Pre-order The Abandoned Planet – May 8Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery When a wormhole tears open in space, an astronaut is hurled down and crashes on a distant planet. Solve the puzzle and piece together the mystery in this 2D, pixel art, first person, point and click adventure. Inspired by games like Myst and Riven with a dash of the LucasArts adventures of the 90s, The Abandoned Planet is sure to scratch that old-school, adventure game itch. Truck Simulator Cargo Driver 2025 – USA GOGAME CONSOLE PUBLISHER ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★ $19.99 Pre-order Truck Simulator Cargo Driver 2025 – USA – May 8Optimized for Xbox Series X|S Truck Simulator Cargo Driver 2025 – USA invites you to fire up your engines and embark on an authentic adventure across America’s vast roads! In this game, you’ll have the chance to experience the thrill and challenge of being a truck driver. You’ll take on missions that involve transporting different types of cargo, ensuring that you reach your destination on time and with minimal damage to your truck. AMAZE! QubicGames S.A. ☆☆☆☆☆ 3 ★★★★★ $4.99 Get it now Amaze! – May 9Xbox Play Anywhere Pop and move the ball while you paint! Paint your way across a variety of maze puzzles which sounds easy, but you must be super strategic to color and fill every square. Eyes: The Horror Game QubicGames S.A. ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★ $4.99 $3.99 Pre-order Eyes: The Horror Game – May 9 Discover the secrets of an abandoned homestead, try to survive in a haunted hospital and walk the corridors of the possessed school. There are traps on every side, you can’t feel safe anywhere. Collect runes – eyes – painted on the walls. Thanks to them, you gain the ability to see through the eyes of your opponent, and you can try to predict his movements. 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Category: GamesApril 29, 2025 Towerborne Arrives on Xbox Today – Five Tips to Help You “Ace” Your Adventure Danielle Partis It’s finally time –Towerborne arrives on Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, Xbox Cloud and with Game Pass today! To celebrate the looter-brawler’s entrance into Xbox Game Preview, we’ve compiled some tips and tricks to get you started on your Ace adventure. Experiment! While Towerborne is easy for anyone to pick up and play, there is a satisfying depth to its combat systems – and combinations of skills and attacks you’ll only uncover by experimenting with each of the four classes. While each class has a “theme” defined by the weapon type, there’s versatility in how you can play with them. Even if you think you’ll prefer a certain loadout, it’s worth giving them all a go, and with Towerborne’s frictionless class-swapping and re-spec options, changing your mind (and your build) is an absolute breeze. Build for Success The new Class Mastery Update (which we covered in-depth last week) gives even more versatility to each class in Towerborne. There’s now countless more ways to play with each weapon, with the addition of new skill trees that let you hone a specific playstyle. Sentinel can be a fast and offensive frontline attacker, but it can also be sturdy and defensive. Some builds can focus heavily on dealing raw damage, while others can lean more towards a support build, lifting your teammates. Here’s a few examples across each of the available classes: Bleed Build: The Sentinel class comes with several skills that deal or enhance bleed, which deals slow damage to enemies you’ve hit over time. The ‘Bloodlust’ skill lets you deal 10% more damage against bleeding enemies, and the ‘Sanguine Burst’ skill enables your heavy combo to consume all bleed stacks, triggering an explosion that deals massive damage. Sear Build: The Pyroclast is all about inflicting burndamage, but there’s a few ways to build upon that. The skill ‘Persistent Pyre’ will increase the duration of your Sear damage, and when your Sear skill is active, you’ll be able to pull off moves like ‘Ember Cyclone’, a stylish airborne attack, and ‘Ember Spike’, which delivers a long-range tremor that explodes on the closest enemy. Powderkeg Build: The Rockbreaker already packs a punch, but you can amplify its impact even more now. Stacking “Quick Charge” skills to make your Powderkeg Punch charge faster, which is always great. The skill “Cracking Skulls” gives you a fully charged Powderkeg Punch if you break an enemy’s Break Bar. Couple that with “Cracking Knuckles” and you’re able to gain a full charge by Block Breaking an enemy. You can even do the weapon mechanic in the air now or transform it into a lunging attack with the “Bare Knuckles Blast” skill. If you’re a fan of big punches, then this is a great way to build your Rockbreaker.   Projectile Frenzy Build: This is a super fun Shadowstriker that revolves around the power of projectiles. The “Shooting Stars” skill unlocks a handful of kunai, and the “Shadow Feint Ammo” skills increase your ammo count so that you can use your Weapon Mechanic more often, allowing you to launch projectiles all over the place. The “Shadowsting” Skill is what really sets this build apart though – this modifies your Weapon Mechanic in a way where you no longer teleport, but it costs half the weapon meter to use and deals poison. If you’re the type of player who likes to alternate between mid to long range combat, this is the skill set for you. Support Build: Healers are the underrated heroes of any party, but in Towerborne, any of the four available classes can spec out into a support character. There are skills that can upgrade how much health your healing flasks give back, increase how many you carry, and even an ability that lets other players benefit from your healing if they’re nearby. Anyone can pick up these skills providing they’re a high enough level, and the ability to swap and change skills at the click of a button means no one is indefinitely locked into that support role (unless you want to be, of course!). Take Your Time, Memorize The Moves Gobos are not stealthy or subtle creatures, but some of the nastier ones do pack quite a punch. In more difficult fights, there’s no shame in holding back for just a moment to work out how your enemy is going to attack, and what you can do to combat it. Lots of Gobo moves come with signals that indicate what they’re about to do, whether it’s a long-range projectile, a swift claw hit or a sluggish tail thwack. Keeping an eye on the battlefield and recognising their patterns means you’ll be able to dodge and weave, find windows to attack, and most importantly, avoid taking damage so you can save your Mender’s (healing) Flasks for more unpredictable battles later in the mission. Taste of Their Own Medicine It’s not just your weapons that can deal damage to gobos and goons – you can take advantage of their gear too. As an example, some gobos carry bombs to throw at you, and a swift enough hit will knock them off course, causing them to drop the projectile at their own feet. The gobos also won’t move to avoid the damage, instead opting to cover their eyes and pray, so it’s a great way to finish a few off, or buy some time while you’re cleaning up the field. Some levels will also include environmental hazards, like thorns or exploding barrels. Baiting a gobo into hitting a barrel will not end well for them, and that’s another way to deal big damage if your weapon is preoccupied with other targets. It’s also just extremely satisfying, every single time. Umbra Abilities Not only are Umbra cute little companions, they also come loaded with different powerful abilities that’ll assist your Ace in battle. Your first Umbra, Iska, offers a long-range projectile to complement the close-range combat that most classes start with. As you progress, you’ll uncover opportunities to earn new Umbra. Pox, for example, unlocks new aerial combos, while Picus can ignite the environment around them in a ring of fire. Each one is super unique, and their abilities can either enhance your playstyle, or add a refreshing contrasting perk to your skillset. We can’t wait to see you in the Belfry and hope these tips will aid you well on your first adventures throughout the world of Towerborne. Play Towerborne now on Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC in the Xbox App, Xbox Cloud, via Game Pass, and on Steam. Towerborne (Game Preview) Xbox Game Studios ☆☆☆☆☆ 105 ★★★★★ Get it now PC Game Pass Xbox Game Pass Towerborne is a new kind of Looter Brawler, combining side-scrolling combat with action RPG loot progression and endless customization.* You are an Ace, born anew from the spirit realm with special skills, grit, and determination. Unite with other Aces** and fight as one to defend the Belfry, humanity’s last refuge, from the dark forces outside its walls. Can you become the Ace humanity needs to survive? Explore, fight, and grow stronger – together Explore Together – With an evolving world map and ongoing updates, your adventure continues with new enemies, regions, rewards, and story. Venture solo or with up to three other Aces** and recruit Umbra allies with unique abilities to join your fight. Return to the Belfry to reforge gear and continue your journey. Fight Your Way – Jump into satisfying, pick-up-and-play brawler combat that's easy to learn but challenging to master. Towerborne delivers fast-paced, thrilling battles with deep, evolving strategy. Every fight is a chance to sharpen your skills and face tougher challenges. Endless Customization* – Customize your Ace's appearance, gear, and weapons. Set your preferred danger level in the Wilds, wield powerful weapons with special moves, and mix gear and Umbra companions to create a playstyle that's uniquely yours. This game is a work in progress. Some content and features may change over time before full release of the game. Please purchase only if you are comfortable with the game in its current state. Full details on the latest status of the game, and how you can give feedback and report issues can be found at https://www.Towerborne.com/. * This game includes optional in-game purchases of virtual currency that can be used to acquire virtual in-game items. **Online console multiplayer requires Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or Game Pass Core (subscriptions sold separately). Related Stories for “Towerborne Arrives on Xbox Today – Five Tips to Help You “Ace” Your Adventure” Category: GamesCall of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone Season 03 Reloaded: All the Details Category: GamesA Note from Stoic – Towerborne Arrives on Xbox Today Category: GamesExplore Horizon Realms in Forza Horizon 5 – Available Today for Players on All Platforms The post Towerborne Arrives on Xbox Today – Five Tips to Help You “Ace” Your Adventure appeared first on Xbox Wire.

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Season 03 Reloaded: Incoming Intel The Mystery Deepens The global search for the Pantheon moles accelerates as Operators revisit new territories revealed in the video Hudson recorded before his death.     Prepare for a wealth of new content in the mid-season update coming to Call of Duty®: Black Ops 6 and Call of Duty: Warzone™, bringing new maps, modes, events, Loadout items, and more, including new features on Verdansk like a moving train and High Value Loot Zones. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Season 03 Reloaded arrives on Thursday, May 1 at 9AM PT across all platforms. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6: Season 03 Reloaded Multiplayer Content Summary Two New Maps: Travel to an estate turned KGB safehouse in the mid-sized Haven, seeking out targets across the sprawling grounds and lavish interiors. In the new Signal Strike map, revisit the infamous Numbers Station as Operators battle above and below the water. Join Operations LTM: Test your endurance in a new multi-mode LTM complete with special breaks that introduce gameplay modifiers to every Operator in the field. New Perk: Seek out the enemy who eliminated you with the new Vendetta Perk, marking them out for elimination. Multiplayer Maps Haven Brand-New, Core, 6v6, Medium-Sized Head to a KBG safehouse established in a neglected estate, its aesthetics forgotten in favor of its usefulness as a base of operations. Fight for control of the command center built up in the old Ballroom and view an impressive array of armaments brought into the Hall. Reams of cable connect running generators and supplies at the Entrance promise an extended stay. Signal Brand-New, Strike, 6v6/2v2, Small-Sized Turn the clock back to 1968 when Pantheon moles infiltrated the Numbers Station, where water floods in through a breach in the walls and flames lap the upper walkways. Engage enemies in the central Broadcast center or fight through the flashing lights and alarms of the Control room. When things get heated, drop into the water below and swim behind enemy lines. Ride to victory in a blaze of glory in Joint Operations, a gauntlet that challenges players across a series of Multiplayer mode variants including Team Deathmatch, Domination, Hardpoint, Kill Order, and Kill Confirmed. Catch your breath during breaks throughout the match, shifting the play of the game by adding modifiers that effect every Operator, including a +420 Score Bonus, 3rd Person, Visual Impairment, Double Health, Hardcore, Paranoia Sounds, Low Gravity, Double Jump, and Increased Movement Speed. Battle in 6v6 across all five modes, their order randomized at the start of each match. Compete for two minutes in each mode, ending when one team reaches the Score Limit or at the conclusion of all five modes. The team with the most points wins the game. Seek vengeance on the Operator who eliminated you with a new Multiplayer Perk that encourages payback. New Perk Perk: Vendetta Perk Slot: 2 Type: Recon (Blue) Available: Season 03 Reloaded Blaze of Glory Event Reward On respawn, mark your killer’s last known position for a short duration. Get a bonus score for eliminating that enemy. The Vigilance Perk counters being marked by Vendetta. Zombies: Season 03 Reloaded Content  Zombies Content Summary Zombie Snacks LTM: Reach a flow state in the new Zombies Snacks limited-time mode, replacing your Operator’s health with an energy meter and granting special abilities to those who get in the flow. Returning Field Upgrade: Freeze the undead in their tracks with the Frost Blast Field Upgrade, complete with researchable Major and Minor Augments that further empower the blizzard attack. Shattered Veil – Directed Mode: Directed Mode arrives for Shattered Veil, providing round cap limitations and extra guidance when tackling the Main Quest. Get in the Flow in Zombie Snacks Whet your appetite in the Zombie Snacks limited-time mode, challenging Operators to keep their energy reserves up while aiming to enter a flow state, providing extra power for slaying the undead. Play Zombie Snacks on all five maps, including Shattered Veil, The Tomb, Citadelle des Morts, Terminus, and Liberty Falls, in both Standard and Directed playlists with the following gameplay changes: Energy Meter: In Zombie Snacks, your Operator’s health bar is replaced with an energy meter which depletes when taking damage or moving. The energy meter does not passively recharge. For that, you need food. In Standard, your energy depletes when moving or taking damage.  Jumping, mantling, sliding, and diving all deplete energy on use. In Directed Mode, your energy only depletes when taking damage. Replenish your energy by eating snacks (+50), drinking Perks (+150), or chewing a GobbleGum (+50).  Other health-based features will also refill energy, such as the Stimshot (+50) and the Light Mend Ammo Mod (+5 per glyph, +10 with the Extra Strength Augment).  The Jugger-Nog Perk will increase your total energy bar. Food Items: Eat food to partially replenish your energy meter, dropped by downed enemies and found throughout the map.  Specials, Elites, and HVTs are guaranteed to drop three snack items. Refrigerator Powerup: When activated, all eliminated zombies will drop food items for a short period of time. Nobody’s going hungry when this Power-Up drops. Flow Mode: Eliminate 10 zombies without taking damage to enter a flow state. Operators in the flow inflict plenty of extra damage and gain special boosts, such as improved handling and movement. Take any damage, and the flow state is lost. We suggest you turn up your music for this one. Earn GobbleGum rewards upon the first completion of the Main Quest in Standard or Directed Mode on any map: Directed: A custom collection of 4 GobbleGums per map. Each contains one high-rarity GobbleGum and 3 GobbleGums of other rarities. 15,000 XP per map, for a total of 75,000 XP across all maps. Standard: A custom collection of 6 GobbleGums per map. Each contains one high-rarity GobbleGum and 5 GobbleGums of other rarities.  15,000 XP per map, for a total of 75,000 XP across all maps. New Gameplay Content The Frost Blast Field Upgrade returns for Black Ops 6! Create a cyclone in front of your Operator and chill enemies to their bones. Additional Field Upgrade: Frost Blast Available: In-Season Blaze of Glory Event Reward Create a blizzard that deals lethal frost damage on activation and slows enemies that enter it. This Field Upgrade can be used in all five Zombies maps along with the previously accessible Field Upgrades, assuming it is chosen as part of your Loadout, or swapped via the menu during a game. Frost Blast: Major Augments Research the following Augments to further customize the Field Upgrade. Ice Slick Enemies within the blizzard may be knocked down. Frost Cast The blizzard moves forward when activated. Flash Freeze Normal enemies within the blizzard will be frozen solid and are killed when damaged. Frost Blast: Minor Augments Extension Significantly increases blizzard duration. Frostbite Increase damage to frozen enemies. Extra Charge Increase max charges by one. Get some extra guidance when taking on the Main Quest in Shattered Veil with the arrival of Directed Mode in Season 03 Reloaded. Head to Colton Hall in the wooded hills above Liberty Falls and deliver the Sentinel Artifact to S.A.M. with a maximum round cap of 15. Battle the Elder Disciple and its empowered minions, and keep your ears peeled for Toxic Zombies, which screech as they rush your position and explode, leaving a damaging pool of acid in their wake. Fight back with the upgraded Ray Gun Mark II and burst enemies apart with the Microwave Trap. In the halls and grounds of this old mansion, the team will need every advantage they can get. Ever wanted to wield the Ray Gun Mark II as an additional Wonder Weapon on Liberty Falls, or maybe Citadelle des Morts? With Season 03 Reloaded, now you can. Treyarch is adding the base version of the Ray Gun Mark II to the Mystery Box on all existing Zombies maps to expand your arsenal even further. Call of Duty: Warzone: Season 03 Reloaded Content  Call of Duty: Warzone Content Summary New Features in Verdansk: Hop on the train, fight for the best gear in High Value Loot Zones, tear through Downtown on the Triumph TF 250-X, and compete in Verdansk for this season of Battle Royale Ranked Play. Get intel on all the mid-season changes coming to Verdansk. Two Limited-Time Modes: Spice up your Verdansk deployments with two mid-season LTMs, High Trip Resurgence and Massive Resurgence. New Features in Verdansk The battle rages on as millions of players continue deploying to the original Big Map. Verdansk’s return has taken the community by storm with more features coming to the map in the mid-season update, including two limited-time modes. Plus, expect continued support for Rebirth Island Resurgence and the Battle Royale Casual mode on Verdansk introduced at the start of Season 03. All Aboard! The Verdansk Train Station is back in business, sending a loot-filled train around Verdansk with multiple access points and a free ride for those who can defend against approaching enemies. Let off some steam and climb aboard, if your fellow passengers don’t stop you first. Engage with other fan-favorite Battle Royale features coming in the mid-season, including: High Value Loot Zones: Be a risk taker and search for powerful gear in High Value Loot Zones. Be ready to engage enemy squads eager to compete for the quality loot on hand. More Contracts: Track down and eliminate the Operator with the highest number of eliminations when picking up the Big Game Bounty Contract. If you’re looking for a ride, get on board and hold your position with the Train Recon Contract. New Vehicle: Mount up for a thrilling ride on the tried-and-true Triumph TF 250-X, already available in Rebirth Island and coming to Verdansk in the mid-season update. Battle Royale Ranked Play in Verdansk It’s time to show how well you really know the lay of the land. For the first time in the map’s history, Verdansk will be featured in Battle Royale Ranked Play, returning in the mid-season as players squad up in Trios and seek to dominate 49 other teams as 150 players spread out through Verdansk in search of the best placement they can get. Earn Skill Rating (SR) points for outlasting squads, eliminating opponents, and completing challenges. The amount of SR earned for getting eliminations will be greater or lesser depending on the comparison between your rank and your target’s rank. Earn seasonal rewards for reaching milestones in the remainder of Season 03, including:  Season 03 Ranked Play Rewards Get 25 Eliminations: “Crownbreaker” Weapon Sticker Get 100 Eliminations: “Ranked Renegade” Weapon Camo Win a Get 250 Eliminations: “Exile’s Resolve” Assault Rifle Blueprint Silver: “Platatag” Emblem Gold: “Arumural” Emblem and “Golden Cup” Spray Platinum: “Platinumpasting” Emblem and “Platinum Blet” Spray Diamond: “Blue Carbon Style” Emblem and “Diamond Crown” Spray Crimson: “Crimsonpiece” Emblem and “Crimson Banner” Spray Iridescent: “Iridosketch” Emblem and “Iridescent Wreath” Spray Top 250: “Factum Heroes” Emblem and “Unstoppable 250” Spray #1 Overall: “Semideistsyle” Emblem High Trip Resurgence: Smoke the competition and power up in the High Trip Resurgence LTM coming to Verdansk. Operators will deploy with one of several predetermined weapons and their fists. To improve your odds, seek out Shades found in supply caches, giving the Operator various boosts , including faster reloads, super speed, and no fall damage. Massive Resurgence: Up the competition with support for 120 Operators on Verdansk Resurgence. Stay alive to redeploy fallen squadmates and be ready to engage enemies with greater frequency in this last squad standing battle.  Call of Duty: Black Ops 6: General Content (MP, ZM, WZ) Call of Duty General Content Summary (All Modes and Games) Weapon Detail: Get info on the new Ladra SMG, combining a high fire rate with excellent range. For a more explosive approach, equip the 7.62 Mini-Rocket Conversion for the Goblin Mk 2. New Events: Unlock the Ladra and 7.62 Mini-Rocket Conversion in the High Art Event featuring Seth Rogen. Unlock the Vendetta Perk, Frost Blast Field Upgrade, and more in the Blaze of Glory and Call of Duty Endowment (C.O.D.E.) Got Your Six Events. New Store Offerings: Check out new Ultra, Reactive, and Mastercraft Skins across several new Bundles arriving in the mid-season Store, including the Call of Duty Endowment (C.O.D.E.) United Force: Tracer Pack which supports veterans in their search for high-quality jobs. Weapon Detail Wield the blistering-fast Ladra SMG, arriving as an event reward in the mid-season update.  Primary Weapon: Ladra SMG, High Art Event Reward Levels: 37 MAGS: 4 MAG SIZE: 38 Mastery Badges: Yes Attachments: Optic, Muzzle, Barrel, Underbarrel, Magazine, Rear Grip, Stock, Laser, Fire Mods Customize Options: Skins, Camo and Reticle Unlocks (MP, ZM, WZ), Accessories (1), Decals (1), Stickers (3). Full-auto submachine gun. Extreme rate of fire, excellent range, and low recoil. Headshots can help offset lower base damage. Combining a high fire rate with excellent range and low recoil, the Ladra SMG can compete with the best even out to the mid-range. More shots are needed due to the weapon’s lower base damage, so consider an Extended Mag, Scavenger, or the Assault Pack to keep your ammo stocked through even the thickest of fights. Goblin Mk2 7.62 Mini-Rocket Conversion Goblin Mk2, Assault Rifle, High Art Event Reward Converts the Goblin Mk2 into a fully automatic weapon with explosive rocket ammunition. Splash damage capabilities come at the expense of bullet velocity and rate of fire. Equips a new default Barrel and Magazine. Blocks Barrel, Muzzle, and Magazine Attachments. Earn XP and unlock rewards including the new Season 03 Reloaded Ladra SMG, the 7.62 Mini-Rocket Conversion for the Goblin Mk2, and more across three in-game Events. High Art (MP, ZM, WZ) Activation Dates: May 1 to 15 Join actor, comedian, and filmmaker Seth Rogen on an epic High Art journey. Earn XP in Multiplayer, Zombies, or Call of Duty: Warzone while the event is live to earn rewards like the new Ladra SMG. Purchase the premium track to earn additional rewards including the Seth Rogen Operator. Free Track Get explosive with the 7.62 Mini-Rocket Conversion for the Goblin Mk2 along with other Free Track rewards like the “Casual Ops” Operator Skin for Stone plus a unique Spray, Weapon Charm, Sticker, a Loading Screen and Emblem featuring Seth Rogen, and a one-hour Double Battle Pass XP token. Free Track Mastery Reward: Ladra SMG Complete the Free Track to unlock the new Ladra SMG, boasting a high fire rate combined with excellent range and low recoil. Get More with the Premium Reward Track Players who purchase the Premium Track for 1100 COD Points will also unlock along a second track featuring additional rewards including the instantly unlocked “Fired Up” Operator Skin for the new Seth Rogen Operator plus progress through the Premium Track to unlock additional items  the “Glazed Out” Assault Rifle and “Flameware” SMG Weapon Blueprints, “Missed ‘Em” Finishing Move, and a new Calling Card, Emote, Large Decal, Gunscreen, and one-hour Double XP Token. Ultimate Mastery Reward: “Host Rogen” Operator Skin Deploy as Seth Rogen in a new Operator Skin featuring the actor in a colorful jacket and tie and black-rimmed glasses. Event: Blaze of Glory (MP, ZM, WZ) Activation Dates: May 6 to 15 Collect Blaze Bucks dropped by eliminated enemies and found in supply caches in Call of Duty: Warzone. Redeem your bucks for rewards, including the new Vendetta Perk, the Frost Blast Field Upgrade, and the “Highly Decorated” Weapon Camo with an additional variant for Season 03 BlackCell owners. Look forward to a variety of Ultra, Reactive, and Mastercraft Skins across a variety of exciting Bundles coming to the mid-season Store. Here are some highlights. Check the Store throughout the mid-season for more. Tracer Pack: Seaborne Mastercraft Ultra Skin Command the seas and fight as a cephalopod with the “Sea Rogue” Ultra Skin for Woods, geared up with the Mastercraft “Nautiloid” HDR Sniper Rifle and “Inkspine” Saug SMG Weapon Blueprints, both featuring Cannon Fire Tracers and Anchor Crush Death FX. Sweep them off their feet with the “Harpoon Doom” Finishing Move and celebrate victory using the “You’re Sunk!” Emote. Climb out of the depths and become the master of the sea with the “Pearly” Weapon Charm, animated “Sea Nightmare” Emblem, “There Be Treasure!” Spray, “Aye Aye Cap!” Weapon Sticker, and a Loading Screen. Tracer Pack: Peek Performance Reactive Ultra Skin It’s nothing that a little needle and thread can’t fix when deploying as the “Mr. Peeks” Operator Skin based on everyone’s favorite Mystery Box stuffed animal. Go for the win with the Reactive “Egg Breaker” PPSh-41 SMG, “Gummy Disaster” Feng 82 LMG, and the “Fudgey” Maelstrom Shotgun Weapon Blueprints, all three equipped with Blue and Pink Tracers and Chocolate Eggs Death FX. Give your enemies something to bite on with the “Chew This!” Finishing Move, “Unlimited Power!” Large Decal, a Loading Screen, and one consumable Hidden Power GobbleGum. Tracer Pack: Charm ‘n Harm Reactive Ultra Skin Hex the competition with the Ultra Reactive “Hocus” XMG LMG Weapon Blueprint, a masterclass in magical design, paired with the “Pocus” KSV SMG Blueprint, both featuring Pink Tracers and Nebula Death FX. Revel in the nightfall as the “Arcana Conqueror” Operator Skin or drive away your enemies as the “Solar Diviner” Operator Skin. Spellbind enemies with the “Plaything” Finishing Move and put your powers on display with the “Hoot Hoot” Weapon Charm, “Devastating Rage” Weapon Sticker, animated “Wand Way” Calling Card, “Behold the Power!” Spray, and a Reticle and Loading Screen. Tracer Pack: Dulce Catástrofe A colorful storm is heading to combat as the new Dulce Catástrofe Deploy with the “Goloso” Operator Skin outfitted with the “Dale!” Assault Rifle Weapon Blueprint, “No Te Pierdas” Sniper Rifle Weapon Blueprint, and “Trancazo Festivo” Melee Weapon Blueprint. Plus, light up the party in Multiplayer and Call of Duty: Warzone with the “Golpe Sorpresa” Emote, “Pinatastico” Weapon Charm, “Explosive Festivity” Emblem, and “Candy! Candy! Candy!” Spray. Call of Duty Endowment (C.O.D.E.) Military Appreciation Month Presented by USAA The Call of Duty Endowment (C.O.D.E.) Military Appreciation Month presented by USAA kicks off May 1, and will honor service members and veterans for having our six. Arriving soon are the C.O.D.E. United Force: Tracer Pack and accompanying C.O.D.E. Got Your Six Event. Follow the Endowment on social media for updates on how you can support US and UK military veterans seeking high-quality jobs throughout Military Appreciation Month. 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Category: GamesApril 29, 2025 A Note from Stoic – Towerborne Arrives on Xbox Today Trisha StoufferCEO & President, Stoic Towerborne is released today in Xbox Game Preview on Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, cloud, Game Pass, and as an Xbox Play Anywhere title. It’s a big moment for all of us at Stoic, and we wanted to take a moment to talk about our journey so far—and where Towerborne is going next. At its core, Towerborne is a new kind of Looter Brawler—side-scrolling, pick-up-and-play combat fused with deep ARPG progression. You take on the role of an Ace, a spirit-forged hero sworn to defend the Belfry, humanity’s last refuge. Venture solo or squad up in online co-op (or couch co-op on Xbox!); every swing, every loot drop, and every Umbra companion you recruit pushes back the darkness beyond those tower walls. Our release via Xbox Game Preview marks a watershed moment in Towerborne’s journey, a game we started building years ago. That early spark of imagination grew into the world you’re stepping into today. The release today also brings a sizable update that deepens progression through the new Class Mastery system, reshapes the world map with dozens of handcrafted missions, and introduces fresh Umbra, legendary gear, and a formidable new foe. You can read all the details on towerborne.com. Since releasing the first Early Access version of the game on Steam in September 2024, player feedback has shaped and improved mission flow, weapon feel, party-finder tools, and more. New Aces will join the ranks of our growing community and help decide where Towerborne heads next—across end-game challenges, community events, and future updates. Cross-play and shared progression across all platforms ensures that every discovery you make travels freely across all platforms. Game Preview is our next big step. As Towerborne evolves, we will unlock new regions, new game modes, new classes and biomes, new endgame challenges, and ideas we haven’t even thought of yet. The full, free-to-play, 1.0 launch of Towerborne is still to come. Every step on the path will be forged hand-in-hand with you. 1 of 42 of 43 of 44 of 4 Stoic’s story started over a decade ago in a small room, with sketches on whiteboards and a dream that players would care about the kinds of stories we wanted to tell—ones drawn by hand and built with heart. Today, the team is bigger, the tower higher, but what holds it all up remains the same: imagination, perseverance, and the players who bring it to life. To everyone who has played, cheered us on, sent feedback, or told a friend—you remind us why we do this. Why co-op matters. Why heroes rise together. So pick up your favorite weapon, gather your Umbra, and meet us at the Belfry. We’ll be there, fighting by your side.  Towerborne (Game Preview) Xbox Game Studios ☆☆☆☆☆ 31 ★★★★★ Get it now Towerborne is a new kind of Looter Brawler, combining side-scrolling combat with action RPG loot progression and endless customization.* You are an Ace, born anew from the spirit realm with special skills, grit, and determination. Unite with other Aces** and fight as one to defend the Belfry, humanity’s last refuge, from the dark forces outside its walls. Can you become the Ace humanity needs to survive? Explore, fight, and grow stronger – together Explore Together – With an evolving world map and ongoing updates, your adventure continues with new enemies, regions, rewards, and story. Venture solo or with up to three other Aces** and recruit Umbra allies with unique abilities to join your fight. Return to the Belfry to reforge gear and continue your journey. Fight Your Way – Jump into satisfying, pick-up-and-play brawler combat that's easy to learn but challenging to master. Towerborne delivers fast-paced, thrilling battles with deep, evolving strategy. Every fight is a chance to sharpen your skills and face tougher challenges. Endless Customization* – Customize your Ace's appearance, gear, and weapons. Set your preferred danger level in the Wilds, wield powerful weapons with special moves, and mix gear and Umbra companions to create a playstyle that's uniquely yours. This game is a work in progress. Some content and features may change over time before full release of the game. Please purchase only if you are comfortable with the game in its current state. Full details on the latest status of the game, and how you can give feedback and report issues can be found at https://www.Towerborne.com/. * This game includes optional in-game purchases of virtual currency that can be used to acquire virtual in-game items. **Online console multiplayer requires Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or Game Pass Core (subscriptions sold separately). 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Category: GamesApril 24, 2025 How Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves’ Two-Lane Battle System Lets You Relive the Glory Days of the Arcade Yasuyuki Oda, Chief Producer, SNK SummarySNK showcases the new Two-Lane Battle system in the latest entry of their legendary fighting game series, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, available now for Xbox Series X|S.Players will be able to freely move between foreground and background lanes during battle and even perform combos across both lanes!This marks the first time in 27 years that Two-Lane Battles are back, allowing players to relive the glory days of the arcade! Hello everyone! Today I want to introduce you to the new Two-Lane Battle system we’ve included in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, the first Fatal Fury game in 26 years launching April 24 for Xbox Series X|S. Battle On Two Lanes The highly anticipated Two-Land Battle system will feature two lanes on certain stages: a foreground lane and a background lane. By inputting a specific attack, you’ll be able to freely switch between the lanes and move around the battlefield. Since the available actions also depend on what lane you and your opponent are in, this battle system adds a whole new set of mind games and tricks you can use both offensively and defensively to secure victory! How It Works First, select the Dream Amusement Park “Morning” stage to get access to this nostalgic battle system; at launch this will be the only stage to have Two-Lane Battles enabled, but we plan on adding more of these stages in the near future. You and your opponent will start the battle in the same lane, but you can lane switch by pressing X and RB at the same time. If you want to attack while switching lanes, press A and RB at the same time to perform a special jumping lane switch attack. Once you and your opponent are in different lanes, you’ll gain access to a variety of special attacks. If you want to stay on the ground, pressing X will perform a grounded lane switch attack that will place you in the same lane as your opponent. If you’re looking to attack from the air, pressing A or B will perform a jumping lane switch attack. Pressing Y will perform a special lane pullback attack that will bring your opponent to the same lane you are currently in. You’ll also be able to use jumping lane switch attacks in the middle of combos to perform cross-lane combos! Here’s a sample combo with Rock: X → Y → A + RB → B → Heavy Rising Tackle (Brake) → Heavy Hard Edge Try using lane switch attacks in your combos to take your game to a whole new level! The Old in the New Two-Lane Battles have been a part of Fatal Fury’s identity since the very first game in 1991 and we’re so excited to be able to bring them back for City of the Wolves. We’ve integrated Two-Lane Battles into training mode as well, so we hope players get creative and find new ways to utilize the system. Classic fans can relive what makes Fatal Fury different from other fighting game series, and we’re looking forward to seeing brand new fans enjoy the chaos of Two-Lane Battles as well! We are so excited to be able to deliver the next game in this legendary series! Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is available now for Xbox Series X|S. To keep up to date on all things Fatal Fury, follow us at our official X account or join our official community Discord server. Let’s rev it up! FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves – Special Edition SNK CORPORATION ☆☆☆☆☆ 4 ★★★★★ $59.99 Get it now * FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves will only be available in this Special Edition format. * There are no plans at this time to sell the base game and Season Pass 1 individually. Contents: – Base game – Season Pass 1 – DLC Character 1 "ANDY BOGARD"(Scheduled for: Summer 2025) – DLC Character 2 "KEN" (Scheduled for: Summer 2025) – DLC Character 3 "JOE HIGASHI"(Scheduled for: Fall 2025) – DLC Character 4 "CHUN-LI" (Scheduled for: Winter 2025) – DLC Character 5 "Mr. BIG"(Scheduled for: Early 2026) SNK’s beloved Fatal Fury series first hit the market in 1991, spearheading the fighting game boom of the 1990s that swept the industry thereafter. GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES (released in 1999) has, for some time, served as the franchise’s most recent installment. But that is all about to change: 26 years on, a brand-new entry—FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves—is set to arrive on the scene! ■All-new REV System supercharges the excitement! Introducing the REV System, a brand-new toolset that offers unique offensive options from the moment the battle begins! Use REV Arts, REV Accel, REV Blows (while S.P.G. is active), and more until you hit your limit and the REV Meter overheats. The all-new REV System—fight at full throttle and supercharge the excitement! ■Two control schemes—fun for newcomers and veterans alike! Choose from two control schemes: Arcade Style is based on precise, technical inputs, while Smart Style lets you perform flashy special moves and combos using directional inputs and single button presses. From fighting game newcomers to seasoned veterans, there’s plenty of fun and excitement to be had—tailored specifically to your level! ■Memorable fighters from far and wide descend on the streets of South Town! The action kicks off with a total of 22 characters: a diverse 17-member roster of familiar faces and new blood, plus five DLC fighters in Season Pass 1. Every character is vibrantly presented in CotW's unique art style, which is guaranteed to stimulate the senses. ■Strive for supremacy in EPISODES OF SOUTH TOWN, a single-player RPG mode! Introducing “Episodes of South Town” (EOST)—a solo RPG adventure where you’ll square up against contenders under various fight conditions, earning XP and other rewards for your efforts. Level up your fighter, build out a diverse kit of skills, and dominate the opposition on your way to the top. Dreams and ambitions run rampant in South Town; now is the time to chase the city’s crown and carve a legend all of your own! * To play EOST you’ll first need to connect to the Internet and update the game. 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Category: Next Week on Xbox Next Week on Xbox: New Games for April 28 to May 2 Mike Nelson, Xbox Wire Editor Published April 25, 2025 Welcome to Next Week on Xbox! In this weekly feature we cover all the games coming soon to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC, and Game Pass! Get more details on these upcoming games below and click their profiles for further info (release dates subject to change). Let’s jump in! SubwaySim 2 Aerosoft GmbH ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★ Get it now SubwaySim 2 – April 29Optimized for Xbox Series X|S Explore the three most picturesque underground lines in Germany! Immerse yourself in everyday life in the two German metropolises and discover famous sights such as Hamburg’s harbour or Berlin’s Oberbaum Bridge. Master various scenarios and get your passengers to their destination safely and on time. Watch out, though, as disruptions and red signals can suddenly change your workload! Towerborne (Game Preview) Xbox Game Studios ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★ Get it now Towerborne (Game Preview) – April 29Game Pass / Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere The Belfry stands as a beacon of hope and safety amongst the ruins of humanity and the City of Numbers, with monsters lurking right outside the tower’s walls. You are an Ace, born anew from the spirit realm with the skills, grit, and determination to protect the people of the Belfry. With spirit companions fighting by your side, you are destined for battle. Playable on Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, Xbox Cloud, Game Pass and is an Xbox Play Anywhere title. Blazing Trail Eastasiasoft Limited, Gamenergy Studio ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★ Get it now Blazing Trail – April 30Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery An isometric pixel art shooter that requires daring on-the-fly strategy. Use machine guns, missiles and laser power-ups to take down enemy soldiers, demolish buildings and watchtowers, destroy gates, shoot down aircraft and face off against huge bosses across 7 sprawling combat zones. Circus Interstellar Ettinsoft LLC ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★ Get it now Circus Interstellar – April 30 In the distant future, mankind is at the brink of extinction. Set on a mission to find resources for their dying species, star voyagers encounter a strange, sadistic alien race with a clownish appearance who are hellbent on making them a part of the galactic carnival of horror. Will the survivors escape the gory circus? Or will they be assimilated like all the others… Cooking Companions Serenity Forge ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★ $14.99 $11.99 Pre-order Cooking Companions – April 30Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery Deep in the woods of the Tatras Mountains, supplies dwindle, and flood waters are rising. It’s up to you to keep spirits high and make the most of your survival skills. Will you butter up the right person? Or will you wind up on the chopping block? Featuring Eastern European folklore in an unexpected package, Cooking Companions is a dating sim mixed with psychological horror title you won’t soon forget. Icy Gifts Bundle SilenGames ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★ Get it now Icy Gifts (Console & PC) – April 30 A thrilling and engaging chain reaction game that will keep you hooked till the end! Enhance your abilities and discover new ways to trigger even more explosive reactions. As you progress, you’ll encounter a variety of obstacles and opportunities that will test your skills and creativity. KIBORG Sobaka Studio ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★ $29.99 Pre-order Kiborg – April 30Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery A relentless rogue-lite beat’em up where you enhance your body with new cybernetic implants each run. You’ve been sent to the worst prison in the galaxy for crimes you didn’t commit. Death won’t provide an escape, but a violent reality show may offer a way out. Meow Moments: Celebrating Geeks & Athletes Mens Sana Interactive ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★ Get it now Meo Moments: Celebrating Geeks & Athletes (Console and PC) – April 30Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play Anywhere Step into Olympicats, where feline champions take on thrilling sports — witness skateboard tricks, judo matches, and even a torch relay as competitors and fans unite in an energetic festival of skill and teamwork. Then, dive into Comic Cat Con, a convention filled with cosplaying cats dressed as iconic characters. From heroes to wizards, every corner is packed with references and surprises for pop culture lovers! MotoGP25 – Xbox Series X|S Milestone S.r.l. ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★ $59.99 Pre-order MotoGP 25 – April 30Optimized for Xbox Series X|S Your path to becoming a MotoGP legend starts here. Join the official championship and step into the boots of your favorite riders to master the most iconic bikes and tracks of the season. Live the most realistic race thrills ever thanks to Unreal Engine 5, MotoGP Stewards ensuring fair battles, and an overhauled sound design, recorded on-site from official bikes. Mystic Pathways Xbox + Windows Bundle Afil Games ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★ Get it now Mystic Pathways (Console & PC) – April 30Optimized for Xbox Series X|S Embark on a magical journey with Mystic Pathways, a puzzle game that challenges your logic and creativity. Manipulate enchanted trails on a beautifully designed hexagonal board to guide mystical fairies in collecting magical crystals and activating sacred altars. Nightshade Mysteries: Eternal Moon Collector's Edition Ocean Media ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★ Get it now Nightshade Mysteries: Eternal Moon Collector’s Edition – April 30 Archaeologist Helena Nightshade gets entangled in the mysteries surrounding an ominous eternal lunar eclipse, prophesied by estranged Moon Worshippers also known as the Anaxagori. Set in 1930s Southern Europe, where technology has eclipsed magic, an estranged group of Moon Worshippers known as the Anaxagori resurfaces with an ominous prophecy: an eternal lunar eclipse. despelote Panic ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★ Get it now Despelote – May 1 A soccer game about people. Get immersed in the streets and parks of Quito through the eyes and ears of eight-year-old Julián. Dribble, pass, and shoot your soccer ball around town, and see what happens when you kick it someone’s way. Feel the city change as Ecuador comes closer than ever to qualifying for the World Cup. Fit and Fry Xbox + Windows Bundle Afil Games ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★ Get it now Fit and Fry (Console & PC) – May 1Optimized for Xbox Series X|S Cooking here is a delicious puzzle. Each level is a new dish to prepare, and your challenge is to fit all the ingredients perfectly into the pan. But be careful: space is limited, and only the best chefs will be able to complete each recipe without wasting anything. Peglin BlitWorks Games ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★ Get it now Peglin – May 1Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery The dragons have been popping peglins and stealing all your gold for as long as you can remember. Enough is enough. It’s time to venture through the woods, conquer the fortress, and delve into the heart of the dragon’s lair to take back what’s yours and teach those dragons a lesson. Stasis Valley Noobles Studio ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★ Get it now Stasis Valley – May 1Optimized for Xbox Series X|S A 2D puzzle-platformer that follows Adam, a young man who has recently experienced a great loss. After this event he descends into a surreal valley within his own mind, where he must attempt to make sense of the world around him (as well as his emotions). Uncover the valley’s secrets and confront the dangers lurking within. Fruit Adventure (Xbox Series) JM Neto Game Dev ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★ Get it now Fruit Adventure – May 2Optimized for Xbox Series X|S The Healthy Forest has been invaded by sweets and chocolates with the aim of harming everyone’s health! Help Super Strawberry pass through obstacles and eliminate sweet enemies to become the bravest Fruit in the Healthy Forest. Find the key and unlock the blocks at the end of each level. Watch out for the thorns and be quick so that time doesn’t run out! Play with the whole family and beat all the challenges! Golf Up Super Power Up Games ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★ $6.99 Pre-order Golf Up – May 2Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play Anywhere A fun-loaded golf game you can play with up to four friends in several game modes. In Tournament mode, you can pick between the Classic or Points options, in which you earn points by getting good results in the Holes and making quick decisions for bigger bonuses. You will also be able to play solo in Arcade mode and compare your score in the online ranking with that of your friends and players from around the world. Helix Jump QubicGames S.A. ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★ $4.99 $3.99 Pre-order Helix Jump – May 2Xbox Play Anywhere Your ball drops like a brick through colorful helix platforms that block its descent, but if you hit a red spot, it’s over! Your ball shatters to pieces and you have to start your fall all over again. Even traps platforms are no match for a fireball falling at full speed! Choose your strategy: speed up like a madman or stop and wait for your next chance to roll and jump! Nico Saves The State Ratalaika Games S.L. ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★ Get it now Nico Saves The State – May 2Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery Followers of the notorious Dr. Voo Doom have taken over a city, demanding his release from prison. But this is merely a diversion as they gather Power Crystals to execute their true plan: teleporting their master to freedom! PuzzleCar Rising Moon Games ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★ Get it now PuzzleCar – May 2Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery A minimalist and soothing experience awaits you. Test your skills by strategically moving pieces to create a safe path for your car, all while collecting every item along the way. Royal Romances: Endless Winter CE Xbox Legacy Games ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★ Get it now Royal Romances: Endless Winter CE Xbox – May 2Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery Eternal winter has descended upon the magnificent kingdom once filled with vitality and adventure. But now, cold and hunger have divided families and heroes, calling out their ugliest traits and draining their last strength… Spellcaster University Red Art Games ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★ $19.99 Pre-order Spellcaster University – May 2Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery Become the director of Spellcaster University in a colorful world of heroic fantasy. Will you turn it into a black magic academy? A place in harmony with nature to train druids and shamans? Or something entirely your own? Spot Challenge Vol. 4 Lucky Raccoon Games ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★ Get it now Spot Challenge Vol. 4 – May 2Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery A game series inspired by the classic “Spot the Differences,” where you need to compare two images and identify the differences between them. With over 245 differences spread across 35 levels, will you be able to find them all? Perfect for playing solo or with friends and family, Spot Challenge is the ultimate challenge to test your attention to details! Two Falls (Nishu Takuatshina) Unreliable Narrators ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★ Get it now Two Falls (Nishu Takuatshina) – May 2Optimized for Xbox Series X|S A first-person, single-player, narrative-driven experience that presents contrasting perspectives on French and Indigenous first encounters. Be prepared to face the dangers of Canadian wilderness and to make choices that could affect your characters. Experience the intertwining journeys of Jeanne, a French King’s Daughter stranded far from the French colonies, and Maikan, a young Innu hunter trying to uncover what is disturbing his native forest. Related Stories for “Next Week on Xbox: New Games for April 28 to May 2” Category: Next Week on XboxNext Week on Xbox: New Games for April 21 to 25 Category: Next Week on XboxNext Week on Xbox: New Games for April 14 to 18 Category: Next Week on XboxNext Week on Xbox: New Games for April 7 to 11 The post Next Week on Xbox: New Games for April 28 to May 2 appeared first on Xbox Wire.