You need to have completed Crimson Desert’s main storyline to begin Kliff, Oongka, and Damiane’s new DLC stories, Pearl Abyss has confirmed.
Speaking on Dropped Frames, Pearl Abyss' Will Powers confirmed two entry points for the Charting the Unknown DLC, which launches on October 29. You’ll need to have completed the main storyline to play the first entry point, which is the epilogue story content for each of the three main characters. The second is, you need to have established the Greymane camp during Chapter 3 of the main game to be able to play the new open world content, which includes exploration, naval gameplay, and pretty much everything that is not the new character-specific story DLC.
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Phantom Blade Zero is on track to be a huge hit, with estimates suggesting the action game has already sold over 1 million copies before launch.
In a post on social media, Rhys Elliott, head of market analysis at Alinea Analytics, estimated that Phantom Blade Zero had sold 850,000 pre-launch copies on Western launch platforms Steam and PS5, with sales on Tencent’s WeGame (an online PC storefront in China) bumping the total figure above 1 million.
Of the Western launch prelaunch sales, Elliott estimated three quarters were on Steam. Nearly two thirds of total prelaunch sales are from China, Taiwan, or Hong Kong. Phantom Blade Zero is a wuxia action game developed by Chinese studio S-Game, and features martial arts movie star Donnie...
The legal battle between Nintendo and Pocketpair is ongoing, but the Palworld developer hasn’t ruled out a Switch 2 version of its creature collecting survival game.
Nintendo and The Pokémon Company are currently embroiled in ongoing litigation with Pocketpair in Japan, with patents that revolve around how Pokémon games work at the heart of the lawsuit. IP experts have indicated that Nintendo may only receive a $30,000 payout if it wins, but it's looking increasingly likely that Nintendo will lose.
Skirting around the elephant in the room in an interview with VGC, Pocketpair CEO Takuru Mizobe said he’d love to get Palworld on Switch 2. “Of course,” Mizobe replied when asked if the studio had Switch 2 ambitions. “First of all, I should...
In an interview with Yahoo Japan, executive producer Jun Takeuchi outlined Capcom’s plans for its flagship horror franchise, revealing that its encompassing narrative has a definite conclusion — and that end could come shockingly soon.
Takeuchi began by explaining how the team had expanded on Resident Evil’s overarching story with every game, saying that a ten-year strategy was crafted during the planning stages for Resident Evil 2 Remake.
“The series' story wasn't planned out from the beginning; it expanded with each new game. When we were planning RE:2 and creating a 10-year branding concept, this was the most challenging aspect. If you play through all of them, I think you'll realize the meaning behind the order of the remakes,” he...
Acclaimed voice actor and screenwriter David Hayter opened up about his canceled Lost Planet movie adaptation, explaining why it never got off the ground in a throwaway tweet more than a decade after it was first confirmed.
Did you know that David Hayter, the voice of Solid Snake in the Metal Gear games, wrote the screenplay for a Lost Planet movie? I didn’t either, until he tweeted about it today — almost twenty years after the project fell through.
Hayter spoke up about the film on October 27, 2026, reminding fans that yes, he writes for movies, and one of those movies would have been an absolute dream for fans of Capcom’s long-forgotten sci-fi shooter series Lost Planet.
“Fun Fact: I wrote a huge Lost Planet movie for Warner...
An October 27 statement from employees of Don't Nod, the developer best known for making the original Life is Strange games, warn that the company is in danger of insolvency and layoffs, and accused its management of "illegal" practices that have caused staff "uncertainty and anxiety."
The damning statement comes from employees who are members of the French game industry union Le Syndicat des Travailleureuses du Jeu Vidéo, which revealed that Don’t Nod is currently under a safeguard to help protect itself from insolvency (meaning that the company wouldn’t be able to pay its debts).
The statement claims employees were approached by management and given “several financial scenarios” that could happen in the near future, both of which...
Shipment, one of Call of Duty's most iconic maps, has officially been added to Modern Warfare 4's multiplayer.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's Shipment is now available in the standard 6v6 map rotation, as well as in a playlist known as Shipment 24/7. Call of Duty fans are likely well-versed in the latter, which allows players to exclusively play Shipment, with the only variable being the mode you play. The playlist is preferred for camo and challenge grinding, as you can just farm kills ad nauseam. Needless to say, it should be pure chaos, just the way Shipment fans like it.
The map was introduced back in 2007, nearly 20 years ago, and was reportedly a total accident. The map was meant to be a simple test environment for certain...
The 1993 first-person shooter Doom is legendary. Its place in history is both untouchable and inarguable. The details of that history, though, are currently being debated on social media. Not by fans, mind you, but instead by two of the very people that created it. Doom co-creator John Romero and Doom level- and game-designer Sandy Petersen took to X (formerly Twitter) to dispute each other's recollection of the origin of Doom's groundbreaking DeathMatch PvP multiplayer mode.
It started with Petersen posting a thread titled, "How Doom changed the world." He discussed his history in the video game industry prior to getting hired at id Software to work on Doom – specifically on a real-time strategy game released in 1990 called Command...
Over the last decade, Discord has become the de facto community space for gaming, and there are a lot of huge servers out there that you can find by scrolling through its public servers page. But starting on November 16, some messages in these huge servers will be viewable from Google.
In a blog post, Discord laid out its plans to publish 'Server Web Pages' for every discoverable server on Discord by default. These are bespoke web pages that give a preview of a server's contents before forcing users to hit the join button. There are already several of these pages live, typically for huge online games like Rust or Dead by Daylight. These pages will be discoverable on Google, and will display a summary of the discussions going on in the...
Capcom is celebrating its highest software unit sales for the first half of a fiscal year in the company’s 47-year history, with games like Monster Hunter World, Resident Evil 2, and RE7 Biohazard leading the fray.
It’s safe to say that 2026 was a hugely successful year for Capcom, and its next fiscal year is already looking just as rosy. In the 2026 calendar year, the developer launched three Game of the Year contenders in Resident Evil Requiem, the new but ambitious Pragmata, and Onimusha: Way of the Sword, all of which were met with critical acclaim.
These recent titles aren’t responsible for making up the bulk of its profits for its current fiscal year, though. Instead, older titles like Monster Hunter World (a live-service game...
The World of Warcraft Forever beta ended last week, and in the space in between that and its full launch on November 4, Blizzard is offering players the ability to reserve character names ahead of release. There's only one problem: the system looks like it's broken.
Right now, the name reservation system is only supposed to be available in Europe, with North American servers getting a name reservation window starting at 1pm PT/4pm ET today. But the WoW Forever team has issued a message to players in the Battle.net client, saying "World of Warcraft: Forever Name Reservations are delayed while we resolve some final technical issues. Thank you for your patience!"
The way the name reservation system is supposed to work is that, by...
In the brand new free-to-play game Roco Kingdom, developed by Tencent’s Morefun Studios, you journey through the bright, colorful world of Carosiaas a Roco, a mage from the magic academy, who sets off on an adventure to collect Jinies. These Jinies are magical creatures that are native to Carosia, and there are a ton of different Jinies roaming the land. Morefun’s closed beta test is currently ongoing, and players are already experiencing what the magical world of Carosia and all that Roco Kingdom has to offer.
There are so many different kinds of Jinies to collect in Roco Kingdom, in fact, there’ll be 212 unique Jinies to find in the test, though you can expect hundreds more to come with the full launch of the game. There’s Vargheim...
Now that the World of Warcraft Forever beta has come to an end, Blizzards alternative history version of Vanilla WoW is finally ready for a full launch on November 4. But even though the beta was extensive, it was capped at level 30, which leaves plenty of mystery for fans. Luckily I was able to sit down with Blizzard principal game designer Kris Zierhut and lead Classic designer Tim Jones to tour through the game and chat about what the future holds. And, really, it does sound like WoW Forever is going to take a pretty unique path as it unfolds over the next few years.
Kris Zierhut: I know you're very interested in this question of what it means to have a single subscription with these three pillars that we talked about at BlizzCon...
World of Warcraft Forever gets its full release on November 4, and while the MMO will stay tethered to the two vanilla continents, Eastern Kingdoms and Kalimdor, it sounds like future updates could add some of the areas we've visited in the expansions.
I recently got a chance to sit down with Blizzard principal game designer Kris Zierhut to talk about the future of WoW Forever, and when I asked him if there were threads the developer could pull at to find new content "without going to outer space," Zierhut responded by saying: "Correct, correct. Now, that said, the Dark Portal exists, Northrend exists, Pandaria exists, and we could make minor forays into those areas. We might have a dungeon or a quest that takes you there for a mission...
World of Warcraft Forever launches a week from today, and while the game will have a huge swath of content available on day one, there will be new content continually added to the game. But how frequently should fans expect new content to arrive? It sounds like Blizzard is willing to take things a little slower than in the modern version of World of Warcraft.
In a recent interview with IGN, World of Warcraft Forever principal game designer Kris Zierhut, said Forever will employ a slower cadence than Midnight's aggressive eight-week content cycle: "We're fairly convinced the correct [update] rate is something closer to once every four months or 17 weeks or three times a year."
This is in contrast with the modern version of World of...
World of Warcraft Forever has its full launch a week from now on November 4, but ahead of time, Blizzard principal game designer Kris Zierhut shared a little bit of insight on why the new Skyborne race was added to the game.
When I asked Zierhut about Skyborne's addition, he told me that the goal was to add more elves to the game but to maintain the faction balance in the process. "We knew that we wanted to bring in more of the elves into the game. We know they're the most popular races in World of Warcraft historically. And in particular, the current alliance and Horde races from the Classic Era have the unfortunate feature that they tend to cause a faction imbalance," he told me.
As for why Blizzard needed to add elves specifically...
A South Korean politician has urged the country's President to play Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 to grasp the potential devastation of a North Korean invasion.
In a report from Korean outlet The Herald Business, politician Han Dong-hoon urged President Lee Jae-myung to play Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 to grasp how catastrophic things could be if the country was ill-equipped to defend against a North Korean invasion. He noted that the country should be actively preparing for any kind of situation, rather than simply hoping it never happens. He also pushed back against critiques of the game depicting an active all-out war between the two countries, believing that it should be a wake-up call to assess whether or not they're prepared...
With intense performances, a heady atmosphere, and sharp writing, The Wolf Among Us’ gripping neo-noir saga rivalled the prestige TV dramas of the time when it first came out in 2013, earning acclaim as one of Telltale’s greatest yet. Now, with a long-awaited sequel in the works, it’s been given a fresh coat of paint that’s gussied up locations and added a slew of behind-the-scenes content to sweeten the pot. Some holdover annoyances haven’t been addressed, like the original’s stiff and occasionally uncanny animations, which get in the way of The Wolf Among Us Remastered feeling truly definitive. Still, this story remains a fantastic one, and the enhanced set dressing even manages to deepen its sinister mood.
For those who didn’t play...
Warhorse Studios — the developer behind Kingdom Come: Deliverance, its sequel, and an upcoming Lord of the Rings RPG — has been hit by a “serious” cyberattack. The company announced the news on its website.
The developer is currently working with cybersecurity experts to “secure its systems, investigate the incident, and assess its full impact.” Warhorse has also reached out to authorities to track down the culprits, who accessed company systems and data.
“This is a serious incident for Warhorse Studios and everyone affected,” said Martin Frývaldský, CEO of Warhorse Studios. “Our immediate priority is to secure our systems, establish the full extent of the breach, and take the necessary steps to protect our employees, partners, and...
Dead by Daylight developer Behaviour Interactive has responded after confirming Chucky would be removed from stores last week, explaining that horror icons will "continue to have an open invitation to join (or rejoin)."
There was a bit of confusion amongst fans when the studio behind the hit asymmetrical horror game announced Chucky as the latest icon to leave its roster. Following the removal of Pinhead last year and Michael Myers just months ago, fans were sad to see another Killer exit stores so soon.
However, it's ultimately not up to Behaviour when it comes to the date some franchises may depart. In a statement sent to IGN, Behaviour said that, while its "goal is always to keep licenses" in Dead by Daylight forever, that can't...
The Ukiyo Game Bar in Tokyo is going viral for its unique guest experience that lets customers play Buckshot Roulette in real life… well, sort of.
First announced on October 9, guests can make their reservations to play a game of Buckshot Roulette until November 9, 2026. Of course, this isn’t actual Russian Roulette (which would be extremely dangerous, not to mention wildly illegal), but instead a fun recreation of the viral indie game with non-lethal mechanics.
As shown in a tweet posted by the bar and photos shared by guests, hosts will don a mask of the dealer’s terrifying face and wield a prop shotgun as players gather round the roulette table with their drinks in tow.
Speaking of drinks, Ukiyo Game Bar also has a few themed...
Ubisoft has detailed Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced's final major content update, revealing a closer look at new game+, Nightmare difficulty, and more.
The publisher behind the Assassin's Creed 4 remake broke down some of the most-requested features finally set to make their way to players in a video published today. It's one last push that's set to drop tomorrow, October 27, to keep players plundering before Edward Kenway sails off into the sunset yet again.
New game+ and Nightmare difficulty are no doubt the highlights here. The first addition is mostly self-explanatory, allowing players to start a new save file with all of the tools they gathered from a previous, completed playthrough. It supports up to new game+ 5 and, as...
It's a good time to be a Palworld obsessive. The game recently teased its next update, Palworld: Side by Side, coming this winter, and now collectibles creator The Loyal Subjects has released the game's first official toy collection, featuring everything from articulated figures to mystery eggs. It's available now on Amazon.
Decorate your desk with the frankly adorable Chillet, take everyone's favorite oversized electric menace Grizzbolt out and about, and keep the perpetually vacant-looking Relaxasaurus in your pocket to remind you not to scream at your boss.
There are four different products in the collection, starting with a range of 4-inch articulated figures featuring Foxparks, Relaxasaurus, Grizzbolt, and Lifmunk. Each comes...
Cygnus Cross, the development team behind the promising "Diablo meets Stardew Valley" game Emberville, has delayed their Early Access launch the day before it was supposed to happen. The new Early Access release date is January 7 ,2027. To soften the blow the team says that the content originally planned for its first major post-launch update will now be included in the January 7 Early Access release.
"We know this is very short notice, with launch just a day away," Cygnus Cross wrote in a press release. "After extensive discussions within the team, we have made the difficult decision to postpone Emberville’s Early Access release. Many of you have played our Steam Next Fest demo and shared your feedback. This means a great deal to us...
The Call of Duty franchise has now surpassed $40 billion in lifetime franchise revenue in the wake of the launch of its 23rd mainline entry, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, which launched last Friday.
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma made the announcement on her X account, posting a graphic showing a bunch of favorable review scores for Modern Warfare 4 with the caption, "One of the most celebrated Call of Duty games in its 24-year history, and now $40B in lifetime franchise revenue. An incredible milestone. Congrats to the Activision team. And to the players, thank you for being with us."
The staying power of the franchise has been remarkably impressive, even if some years' releases are more liked by critics and players than other years. The...
S-Game has finally revealed exactly when you can play Phantom Blade Zero, its upcoming action game with graceful, beautiful combat.
Phantom Blade Zero, which features martial arts movie star Donnie Yen, is scheduled for release on October 29, 2026, for PC and PS5, and here’s exactly when you can get your combos in, no matter what platform you play on.
In the meantime, check out the IGN Phantom Blade Zero review. Our 9/10 review called it “an unbelievably smooth action game filled with memorable boss fights, compelling combat, and limitless swagger.”
Phantom Blade Zero global release times:
As I said above, Phantom Blade Zero officially comes out on October 29, but what time you’ll get access depends on where you live.
Here are the...
Epic Games boss Tim Sweeney spent the weekend doubling down on his severe criticism of Valve, calling Steam’s AI content disclosure a “political act.”
The controversial majority owner of Epic is all in on AI, having recently triggered a “huge pivot” of the company to retool it for “maximum AI acceleration,” Sweeney said. Epic is a long-standing rival of Gabe Newell’s Valve, with the Epic Games Store struggling to make a dent in Steam’s dominance over the PC gaming market even as it offers developers more financially beneficial terms.
Sweeney is particularly upset with Steam’s AI content disclosure policy, which requires developers to disclose the use of AI in “creating content that ships with your game, and is consumed by players.”...
Bandai Namco has revealed a 10th anniversary update for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 as fans await the fighting game series' third installment.
The publisher detailed the contents set to drop in the coming days on its website. Split between two major releases – one October 27, the other October 30 – all the new goodies will be available for anyone who has picked up Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, or Xbox Series X/S since it first launched October 25, 2016.
The first free update is said to bring login bonus rewards, special costumes, and an update for the Future Saga Chapter 4 DLC's Gallery of Time when it launches Tuesday. A true birthday celebration, called "Final Festival of Universes," will follow...
The #SaveMassEffect movement has picked up even more steam after videos from both Commander Shepard actors – and even posts from the Destiny community – helped its petition reach 200,000 signatures.
It's been a whirlwind week for Mass Effect players and fans of the now-shuttered legendary RPG developer BioWare. After EA announced it would be closing the studio and canceling development for Mass Effect 5, fans took action, and the result is something to behold.
In the first weekend of the #SaveMassEffect movement and its accompanying petition, more than 200,000 verified users have offered their signature to the cause. That's thanks in part to the wild amount of social media attention it's garnered in just a few days, but two of its...
Phantom Blade Zero has spent years looking almost too good to be true, especially coming from a studio that's best known for its mobile games. That’s why it's just about the biggest compliment I can pay it that after 50 hours performing picture-perfect kung fu, it's exactly as fun to play as it looks. This effortlessly smooth action game has some of the most satisfying and well-tuned combat I’ve played in a long time, a surprising number of secrets to discover and quests to complete in each of its beautiful levels, and a neverending supply of clever encounters full of unbelievably awesome moments. Its convoluted story and occasional performance issues may not live up to that incredible action, but it nails just about everything else...