Yesterday on July 12, Twitter account Centro Leaks (opens in new tab) provided a slate of leaked information for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, slated to launch later this year. As DualShockers (opens in new tab) points out, the Twitter account has provided accurate information pertaining to the Pokemon games over the last few years, particularly on Pokemon Legends Arceus.

You might recall that Pokemon Scarlet and Violet fans previously speculated that the new world of the Gen 9 game was in fact based on Spain. The Pokemon Company has never commented on this speculation, but according to Centro Leaks, the new world in question is actually called Paldea.

Now for some slightly wackier leaks. The leaker claims that Pokemon will time travel in Scarlet and Violet, but the player character won’t, and that there’ll be a new “gimmick” similar to that of Mega Evolutions featured in Pokemon Sword and Shield. This has lead some to speculate that the new “gimmick” mentioned here will involve Pokemon time travelling.

Finally, it’s claimed that there’ll be over 400 Pokemon in the PokeDex featured in both new games, and that Pokemon Scarlet and Violet will feature three cities and nine towns in total. Already, newcomers to the PokeDex have gained fame with fans online, including Lechonk the pig, and new starter Sprigatito to name but two.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet launches later this year on November 12. Oh, and they both star conventionally attractive professors that the internet is already obsessing over. 

Check out our Pokemon Scarlet and Violet PokeDex guide for a full look over all the confirmed creatures so far. 

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Breath of the Wild’s Guardians are probably the most obnoxious enemies in the game. It’s not that they’re particularly hard – once you get the hang of the shield parry, they’re a breeze to kill – it’s just that they can’t always be ignored, forcing you to stop what you’re doing, equip a disposable shield, and dispatch them just so you can carry on with whatever you were doing. And heaven forbid you mess up the timing and get hit by their laser beam, which knocks you down and does a heck of a lot of damage for such a common enemy.

Anyway, the next time you’re out in the wild and come across one of these suckers, perhaps try taking a page from Redditor DonkeyKindly7310, who’s made it their mission to kill a Guardian in a different way “until it’s over the top.” The first day (opens in new tab), they employed the tried-and-true shield method described just above, which the player notes will work just fine even using a pot lid on Master Mode. The second day (opens in new tab) of their campaign showcased another popular method: shoot ’em in the eye until they die.

The third day is where things take a turn toward the unconventional, which of course is where things get really fun. In this clip, you can see the player use stasis to freeze a steel crate and then whack at it a bunch of times with a boulder breaker before shooting it with an arrow. When the stasis effect ends, the crate ploughs into an unsuspecting Guardian at such a velocity that its legs go all wonky and stretchy. A few seconds later you can see the Guardian hurling through the air toward infinity.

how_to_defeat_a_guardian_day_3_statis_steel_box from r/Breath_of_the_Wild

The third method (opens in new tab) shows another quick and efficient way to take down Guardians without having to potentially break a good shield. The most recent video, however, might be the most amusing. Here, the player toys around with Guardians like they’re play things, and toward the end you almost feel bad for the octopods… almost. 

Check it out:

how_to_defeat_a_guardian_day_5_guardians_arent from r/Breath_of_the_Wild

Who knows how long this can go on? DonkeyKindly says they have 10 videos recorded, which means another five videos are already in the bag, ready to be released. Hopefully we’ll see even more than that as they continue experimenting with those Guardians’ poor, worthless lives… Is that too far?

In the meantime, watch this Breath of the Wild speedrunner beat every shrine without using runes.

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Breath of the Wild’s Guardians are probably the most obnoxious enemies in the game. It’s not that they’re particularly hard – once you get the hang of the shield parry, they’re a breeze to kill – it’s just that they can’t always be ignored, forcing you to stop what you’re doing, equip a disposable shield, and dispatch them just so you can carry on with whatever you were doing. And heaven forbid you mess up the timing and get hit by their laser beam, which knocks you down and does a heck of a lot of damage for such a common enemy.

Anyway, the next time you’re out in the wild and come across one of these suckers, perhaps try taking a page from Redditor DonkeyKindly7310, who’s made it their mission to kill a Guardian in a different way “until it’s over the top.” The first day (opens in new tab), they employed the tried-and-true shield method described just above, which the player notes will work just fine even using a pot lid on Master Mode. The second day (opens in new tab) of their campaign showcased another popular method: shoot ’em in the eye until they die.

The third day is where things take a turn toward the unconventional, which of course is where things get really fun. In this clip, you can see the player use stasis to freeze a steel crate and then whack at it a bunch of times with a boulder breaker before shooting it with an arrow. When the stasis effect ends, the crate ploughs into an unsuspecting Guardian at such a velocity that its legs go all wonky and stretchy. A few seconds later you can see the Guardian hurling through the air toward infinity.

how_to_defeat_a_guardian_day_3_statis_steel_box from r/Breath_of_the_Wild

The third method (opens in new tab) shows another quick and efficient way to take down Guardians without having to potentially break a good shield. The most recent video, however, might be the most amusing. Here, the player toys around with Guardians like they’re play things, and toward the end you almost feel bad for the octopods… almost. 

Check it out:

how_to_defeat_a_guardian_day_5_guardians_arent from r/Breath_of_the_Wild

Who knows how long this can go on? DonkeyKindly says they have 10 videos recorded, which means another five videos are already in the bag, ready to be released. Hopefully we’ll see even more than that as they continue experimenting with those Guardians’ poor, worthless lives… Is that too far?

In the meantime, watch this Breath of the Wild speedrunner beat every shrine without using runes.

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Twisted Stiffbone uses in crafting

MH Rise Purecrystal

Find Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak Purecrystal materials with out guide here!

The Twisted Stiffbone has a lot of crafting uses, hence the demand for finding them. Its recipes don’t require a lot of them, but there are a lot of recipes that need at least one, so sooner or later players find themselves running into this particular wall.

Unlike many other resources that came out in the DLC, such as the Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak Prized Pelts, the Stiffbone also is used to create a wide range of items. Some materials are limited purely to forging weapons, armor or decorations, but the Twisted Stiffbone is used to some degree in all three. We’ll cover everything you can make with them below, broken into categories.

• Weapons
  • Wyvern Chaser+ (Light Bowgun) – 6
• Weapon Upgrades
  • Kulu’s Lasher+ (Dual Blades) – 1
  • Wyvern Chaser+ (Light Bowgun) – 4
• Armor
  • Arzuros Mail X (torso) – 1
  • Arzuros Greaves X (boots) – 1
  • Barbanias Belt (leggings) – 2
  • Bnahabra Boots X (boots) – 1
  • Bnahabra Hat X (helmet) – 2
  • Bnahabra Suit X (torso) – 1
  • Bone Coil X (leggings) – 2
  • Bone Greaves X (boots) – 2
  • Bone Helm X (helmet) – 2
  • Bone Mail X (torso) – 2
  • Bone Vambraces X (gauntlets) – 1
  • Hunter’s Greaves X (boots) – 2
  • Melahoa Branch X (gauntlets) – 2
  • Melahoa Jacket X (torso) – 2
  • Melahoa Roots X (boots) – 1
  • Regios Graves (boots) – 2
  • Scholarly Boots (boots) – 1
  • Scholarly Strongarm (gauntlets) – 1
  • Yukumo Sky Hakama (boots) – 2
  • Yukumo Sky Kasa (helmet) – 1
• Decorations
  • Protection Jewel+ 4 (normal decoration) – 3

The main two standouts here are that the entire Bone X set is dependent on having nine separate Twisted Stiffbones, and the Protection Jewel is incredibly valuable, as equipping one will offer two separate levels of the Divine Blessing skill – aka, a permanent 30% protection buff! Slot that into any set to make it a viable contender for the Monster Hunter Rise best armor in your arsenal.

Keep in mind that there’s plenty more to be accessed from MH Rise Sunbreak beyond that, and even more hidden resources, such as the Transcendent Rhino in Monster Hunter Rise, which can be used to complete quests and to earn Kamura Points.

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Since the initial reveal, we’ve seen more of the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet starters, the introduction of new Legendaries, and part of the Gen 9 Pokedex, including the much-admired pig critter Lechonk, new professors. We also got confirmation that the latest entry will support four-player multiplayer, so there are plenty of reasons to get hyped about new Pokemon games.  

We’ve even finally gotten an official November release date for what has easily become one of the most anticipated upcoming Switch games. If you’re looking forward to what looks set to be an exciting evolution for the series, read on below to find out everything we know so far about Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. 

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet release date 

We were surprised in more ways than one when the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet reveal trailer landed. Not only do we get to go on a new adventure in the world of Pokemon, but we won’t even have to wait that long to experience it. Despite Legends: Arceus already launching this year, Nintendo has now confirmed that Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are set to release on November 18, 2022. 

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Gen 9 starters are adorable 

As is tradition with the core games in the series, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet will introduce us to three new Gen 9 starters we can choose between at the beginning of the adventure. And as we saw at the end of the trailer in a delightful picture surrounded by a golden frame, the three critters are all very adorable in their own way. The Pokemon Scarlet and Violet starters include the Grass type cat Sprigatito, the Fire type croc Fuecoco, and the Water type duckling Quaxly. 

The official website (opens in new tab) for the games also reveals little tidbits about their characteristics. The little croc, Feucoco, for example, is said to be laid back and does things at its own pace, while the grass kitty is capricious and the little duckling is earnest and tidy. Now the only question is: Which will you choose? 

• Here are all the Pokemon confirmed for the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Pokedex so far

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet is an open-world adventure

Pokemon Sword and Shield gave us the chance to run around certain wild areas, which was then expanded upon in Pokemon Legends: Arceus. The latter release had several big open areas across a world map to explore, but it still wasn’t truly open-world. Pokemon Scarlet and Violet looks set to take this an evolutionary step further with an open world that features towns that “blend seamlessly into the wilderness with no borders”. We’ll once again be able to see Pokemon out in the wild, with the freedom to explore this new region in the skies, seas, streets, and forests. The trailer showed off various locales that we can’t wait to see for ourselves. 

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet will support four-player co-op 

The second trailer for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet confirmed that the adventure will allow up to four players to explore the world together, along with returning features such as a trading and battling against your pals. We got a little taste of this in Pokemon Sword and Shield where you can traverse around the wild areas with a pal. Being able to explore the open-world of Scarlet and Violet with fellow trainers certainly sounds magical.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Legendaries

The latest trailer gave us our first look at the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Legendaries that will be featured in the new adventure. The impressive-looking Koraidon is the Legendary Pokemon of Pokemon Scarlet, while the equally eye-catching Miraidon will be the Legendary Pokemon in Violet. Fittingly, they both sport the colors of their respective versions. While there’s a lot of mystery surrounding these two Pokemon, they’re naturally said to have power that surpasses those of other critters. 

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet introduces a new friend

During our adventures in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, we’ll be meeting a new Pokemon trainer friend by the name of Nemona. We get to see a glimpse of this fresh face in the most recent trailer, and the official site says this new pal of ours has a “sunny and energetic disposition” with a fondness for Pokemon battles. As an experienced trainer, Nemona will act as a our guide. 

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet version differences

Different versions are another returning tradition for the series, and historically they will offer different Pokemon and legendaries. Alongside revealing the two new Legendary Pokemon that will be in either version, Game Freak has also confirmed some other differences between Scarlet and Violet. 

For one, your player character will be sporting a different kind of outfit depending on the version you choose. Two new professors will also be introduced in the upcoming Pokemon adventure, and who you’ll meet will depend on the version you’ve chosen. 

Trainers who choose Pokemon Scarlet will meet Professor Sada (left), while those who pick up Pokemon Violet will instead encounter Professor Turo (right). According to the official website for the game, each professor is said to be carrying out research into “certain lore passed down” in the new region. How mysterious. 

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s region could be based on Spain 

In the past, we’ve seen how real-world locations have served as inspiration for regions in the series. The Galar region, for example, is based on the UK, while the Kalos region in Pokemon X and Y is inspired by France. We’ve yet to learn officially where Scarlet and Violet are set, but there’s a lot of interesting details fans have been picking up on in the trailer that could hint towards it being based on Spain. In one Twitter thread by Antonio Demico, the architecture and names of the starters are highlighted among other details.  

Stay on top of all of the most exciting new releases coming to Nintendo’s console with our roundup of upcoming Switch games. 

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It’s not clear at time of writing yet what the difference is between the Blue and White outcrops when it comes to the drop rates for Awegite (both are marked on the map above), but both can drop Awegite, similar to the Monster Hunter Rise Machalite Ore. We’ve had more luck getting it to spawn from blue drops over white ones, but we can’t say if that’s coincidental or not. Either way, you might as well shear through them all, just to be safe.

Awegite also has a slim chance of being dropped by the rare Rock-Tail Lizards when found in Master Rank quests, but considering the extreme rarity of Rock-Tail Lizards and their unpredictable spawning patterns, there’s no way to use this to your advantage when farming Awegite. Kill the Lizards if you see them, but if you need to get Awegite, using the outcrops is a far more reliable process.

Awegite uses

All Monsters in MH Rise Sunbreak

Want to know all you’re up against? See the full Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak monster list here!

Awegite is used for a lot of Sunbreak’s armor components, in particular the Kamura Legacy set and the associated weapons, but even if you’re not pursuing any gear in which Awegite is a component, it might be worth doing if only as an alternative to the Monster Hunter Rise Zenny farm, as Awegite is worth 1200 when sold and can be a decent way to quickly make money without any real danger.

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Two Point Campus

Original release: May 17, 2022
Delayed until: Aug 9, 2022 

Two Point Campus – the indirect follow-up to Two Point Hospital from Two Point Studios – was originally set to open its doors on May 17, however classes will now commence on August 9, 2022. When they do, players can expect to become familiar with the student body, because, unlike the many faceless patients of Two Point Hospital, Two Point Campus aims to develop the relationship between the player and the sprites they’ll control. “You’re going to see the students develop and in some cases fail,” studio co-founder Mark Webley told GR+ earlier this year. “It’s about trying to get you to care about them so that they don’t fail and to try and see what the problem is. You’ll be able to take time to nurture and hopefully pull them through the process.”

Life is Strange: Remastered (Switch version) 

Original release: February 1, 2022
Delayed until: TBC 2022

Life is Strange: Remastered is allowing us to once again experience Max and Chloe’s adventures in the first game from Dontnod, and Life is Strange: Before the Storm from Deck Nine. Now launched on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S, an announcement confirmed that the Switch release has been delayed. “We are sorry to share that the Nintendo Switch versions of the games have been a little setback,” the statement from the Life is Strange team said, “and will need a bit more time until they are ready.” While no official release date for the Switch launch has been announced, the news of the delay confirms we can expect to see the games arrive on Nintendo’s console “later this year.” 

Dying Light 2 (Switch Version)

Original Release: February 4, 2022
Delayed until: Early August 2022

Techland announced back in January that the release date for the Switch version of Dying Light 2 needed to be “moved” from its planned launch window. The announcement came by way of an official press release which stated that the Cloud version on the Switch version needs more time “in order to provide fans with the gaming experience at the level they deserve and that Techland wants to provide.” The post-apocalyptic action-adventure game arrived on other platforms on February 4. While no set release date has been announced just yet, the Cloud version currently has a tentative early August 2022 launch date. 

Rumbleverse

Original Release: February 15, 2022
Delayed until: TBC 2022

The upcoming free-to-play “brawler royale” from developer Iron Galaxy and Epic Games has been pushed back from its initial launch date of February 15. Rumbleverse was first announced during the Game Awards 2021, and it was set to go into early access on February 8. In an official post from Iron Galaxy, the development team released a statement explaining the decision, saying: “Having Grapital City filled with Rumblers taught us a lot. We’re excited about the game we’re making – and we’re glad you are, too – but there’s more we want to do to perfect the experience. More than a game, Rumbleverse will be a community that we want to support for a long time. We’re going to take the time to make sure we can get that right.” While no new release date has been revealed, the statement confirmed that players can sign up to take part in a network test of the game on PC on February 12. 

Forspoken

Original release: October 11, 2022 
Delayed until: January 24, 2023

Luminous Productions announced it is pushing back the release date for Forspoken a second time, with a new release date set for January 24, 2023. This news comes after it was delayed from its original launch date of May 25, 2022 to some months later on October 11, 2022. The studio confirmed the new release date in a statement on Twitter (opens in new tab), saying that it has made the “strategic decision” to move the launch date after discussions with key partners. The statement went on to confirm that all game elements for Forspoken are complete, and development is now “in its final polishing phase.” 

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League 

Original release: TBC 2022
Delayed until: Spring 2023

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League has been pushed back from its original launch window. The upcoming action-shooter was initially slated to release sometime in 2022 but is now expected to arrive in Spring 2023. Prior to official confirmation, a report previously surfaced that pointed towards a delay. Rocksteady co-founder and creative director Sefton Hill announced the news on Twitter (opens in new tab), saying: “We’ve made the difficult decision to delay Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League to Spring 2023. I know a delay is frustrating but that time is going into making the best game we can. I look forward to bringing the chaos to Metropolis together. Thanks for your patience.” 

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Sequel

Original release: TBC 2022
Delayed until: Spring 2023

In a video from Nintendo, Legend of Zelda series producer Eiji Aonuma announced that the decision to extend the development time for Breath of the Wild 2. As such, the release date for the highly anticipated Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild sequel has now been pushed back to Spring 2023. First revealed back in 2019 with a short teaser trailer revealing it was in the works, Links return was originally set to release sometime later this year. “In order to make this game’s experience something special,” Aonuma said, “the entire development team is continuing to work diligently on this game, so please wait a while longer.” 

Starfield

Original release: November 11, 2022
Delayed until: First half of 2023

Bethesda announced in a statement on Twitter (opens in new tab) that Starfield has been officially been delayed from its original November release in order to deliver the “best, most version”. While no exact amended date was given, the studio confirmed we can expect to see the upcoming space-faring RPG launch sometime in the first half of 2023. While we’ve seen some video interviews from the team behind the project about certain aspects of the game, we’ve yet to see much of what will be the first new IP from Bethesda Game Studios in 25 years. 

Redfall

Original release: Summer 2022
Delayed until: First half of 2023

Alongside Starfield, Bethesda also confirmed that Redfall from Arkane Austin will be release sometime in the first half of 2023. Originally slated to launch as an Xbox exclusive in summer 2022, the publisher stated that the teams behind both Redfall and Starfield have “incredible ambitions for their games”, and that “we want to ensure that you recieve the best, most polished versions of them.” Redfall comes from the same team behind Dishonored and Prey, and is set to deliver an open-world co-op FPS where you play as a team of vampire slayers who go up against powerful bloodsuckers with supernatural abilities. 

Stalker 2: Heart of Chernobyl 

Original release: April 28, 2022
Delayed until: TBC 2023

Near the start of January, Stalker 2: Heart of Chernobyl was pushed back from its initial April release date in order to fulfill the team’s “vision and achieve the desired state for the game.” Then, following the Xbox and Bethesda showcase in June, an infographic for upcoming releases posted on Xbox’s official social media channels appeared to confirm that it has now been pushed back to a 2023 launch window. This comes after news came earlier this year that development was on hold due to the Russian conflict in Ukraine. During the Xbox Games showcase Extended, an update on Stalker 2 was shared of a development diary during the war from the team.  

Advance Wars 1 + 2: Reboot Camp

Original release: April 8, 2022
Delayed until: TBC

Nintendo announced it’s delaying the release of Advance 1 + 2: Reboot Camp. The decision to push back the release from its original April 8 date was confirmed in a statement posted on Twitter (opens in new tab). “In light of recent world events, we have made the decision to delay Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp” the statement reads. No new launch date has been confirmed for the game as of yet, but Nintendo said to stay tuned for updates on the new release in the future. 

Stay on top of all the latest upcoming releases on the way with our round-up of new games 2022. 

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Below, you’ll find a roundup of all of the upcoming PS5 games on the horizon, with details on PS5 exclusives like God of War Ragnarok to third-party releases like Gotham Knights and Marvel’s Midnight Suns. We’ve also put everything in release date order so you know what to expect first.  Without further ado, here are all of the most exciting upcoming PS5 games on the way. 

• Still looking for Sony’s new console? Here’s the latest on PS5 restock updates

2022

Stray

Developer: BlueTwelve Studio
Publisher: Annapurna Interactive
Release date: July 19, 2022

In this new adventure coming to the PS5 from BlueTwelve Studio, you play as a cat in a world filled with robots. As a cat exploring this strange world, you’ll gain a unique perspective from the eyes of a feline who can sneak under cars, traverse over rooftops and go about unnoticed. Viv, the game and creative director at the studio, said, “we are inspired every day by Murtaugh and Riggs, our two cats. Most of the team are cat owners as well, giving us all a lot of helpful first-hand references. Cats are always so playful, cute, and lovingly annoying that it’s an endless stream of gameplay ideas for us.”

Two Point Campus

Developer: Two Point Studios
Publisher: SEGA
Release date: August 9, 2022

Running your own hospital was so 2020, so now it’s time for an upgrade. Two Point Campus will see you running your own college, with management including everything from building the college, running the classes, and caring for your students on a more intricate, personal level. 

Rollerdrome

Developer: Roll7
Publisher: Private Division
Release date: August 16, 2022

Following the successful launch of OlliOlli World earlier this year, Roll7 and Private Division are back on the scene with another skating game. Only, you probably haven’t seen one quite like this before. Rollerdrome is a hybrid shooter-skater, which blends high-octane third-person combat with fluid movement and tricking mechanics. Rollerdrome looks absolutely phenomenal, and it’s out later this year.  

Saints Row

Developer: Volition
Publisher: Koch Media
Release date: August 23, 2022

This is a reboot for the tongue-in-cheek Saints Row series, and we’re going all the way back to the beginning. Starting out in the city of Santo Ileso, it’ll be up to you how this crime gang takes shape, from how they build their empire to what they make their money doing. You’ll be leading them once again as the fully customizable Boss, and although it’s new faces and new names there’s plenty of the old Saints Row soul here. Just less of the dildobats.

Soul Hackers 2

Developer: Atlus
Publisher: SEGA
Release date: August 26, 2022

Soul Hackers 2 is looking like it’s going to be one of the key JRPGs of 2022, arriving from developer Atlus and publisher SEGA. This is the long-awaited sequel to Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers – the 1997 RPG for Sega Saturn. Everything has been updated, of course, with Atlus weaving in the Press Turn system from the mainline Shin Megami Tensei games, and the studio striving for a bright and neon visual style. Soul Hackers 2 is set to launch on PS4 and PS5 on August 26, 2022. 

Season

Developer: Scavengers Studio
Publisher: Scavengers Studio
Release date: Autumn 2022

Channelling almost Ghibli-esque vibes, Season is a game about riding around on a bicycle and discovering the world for the first time. You play as a young woman who’s lived in a secluded community, but for some reason is now able to explore, take photos, and make new memories. But, there’s not much time to do any of it in, as a mysterious cataclysm is about to engulf the world for good. But heck is a beautiful way to spend your last season. 

Lord of the Rings: Gollum

Developer: Daedalic Entertainment
Publisher: Daedalic Entertainment
Release date: September 1, 2022

We are all so intrigued to see what a game where you play as the dual-personalities of The Lord of the Rings: Gollum will actually be like. And thankfully, that’s exactly what Daedalic Entertainment is going to give us. The creature starts out as a prisoner in Barad-dûr, a fortress in Mordor, but eventually, you will traverse more of Middle-Earth, with the developer promising “giant, persistent environments, each harbouring several questlines and a range of friendly or unfriendly faces” in an interview with Edge Magazine in early 2020. During that interview the game is also described as a “stealth-action-adventure with an intriguing dual-personality mechanic, gigantic levels, and a densely wrought aesthetic inspired by Tolkien’s own drawings”. 

The Last of Us Part 1

Developer: Naughty Dog
Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment
Release date: September 2, 2022

The Last of Us Part 1 is described as the definitive version of the original game, with updated visuals, facial animations, expanded accessibility options, improved combat, and more. In fact, Naughty Dog says it’s a true overhaul that will bring the journey that first introduced us to Ellie and Joel to the PS5 without “being encumbered by technology”. With a debut trailer at the Summer Game Fest, we’ve already seen glimpses of changes to the character models and more.

Overwatch 2

Developer: Blizzard
Publisher: Activision
Release date: October 4, 2022 (Early Access)

Overwatch 2 is now gunning for an October 4 early access release date – a fact confirmed during the Xbox and Bethesda Games showcase at E3 2022. There, we were treated to some new gameplay footage of the multiplayer team-based first-person shooter, and were likewise shown a new hero expected to make their debut at launch. Junker Queen, a character who’s long been rumored to enter the Overwatch fold, is indeed on their way to Overwatch 2 – packing a shotgun as their primary weapon, and a big two-handed axe as backup. As per the game’s initial reveal way back at BlizzCon 2019, Overwatch 2 is expected to lean heavier on its narrative elements by way of its new Story Missions.  

Marvel’s Midnight Suns

Developer: Firaxis Games
Publisher: 2K Games
Release date: October 7, 2022

Firaxis is bringing us a new strategy game but this time it’s not a new XCOM. Instead, we’re getting a Marvel-themed strategy game called Marvel’s Midnight Suns. Teaming up with 12 of Marvel Comics’ iconic heroes in the roster, you play as The Hunter, the very first customizable character in Marvel history. Together you’ll attempt to take down the Mother of Demons, Lillith, in a XCOM / Marvel fusion gameplay scenario. 

A Plague Tale: Requiem

Developer: Asobo Studio
Publisher: Focus Home Interactive
Release date: October 18, 2022

The Flight Simulator studio, Asobo, is going back to its original series with a sequel – A Plague Tale: Requiem. The game will follow the original heroes Amicia and Hugo in their quest to survive in the rat-infested city and The Inquisition. With literal seas of rats featured in the game’s reveal trailer, we can only imagine that things have got a lot harder for our brother and sister duo. 

Gotham Knights

Developer: WB Games Montreal
Publisher: Warner Bros
Release date: October 25, 2022

The long-awaited WB Games Montreal title is Gotham Knights; an open-world, action RPG set in what the dev is calling the “most dynamic and interactive Gotham City yet”. The big story beat is that Batman is dead, leaving the Gotham Knights (Robin, Batgirl, Nightwing, and Red Hood) to protect the city from its full roster of bad guys. This is a completely original story for the upcoming PS5 games list, rather than any kind of re-enactment of the comics. In terms of villains, we know that the Court of Owls are at least involved, but others including Mr. Freeze will also play a part in the game’s narrative. It features drop-in, drop-out co-op too, with the kind of gameplay you’d expect to see from a Batman: Arkham title. 

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

Developer: Infinity Ward
Publisher: Activision
Release date: October 28, 2022

Task Force 141 from the 2019 reboot are back for a sequel in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. We’ll be back with Captain Price and co for a story that continues on from where we left them, with the looming threat of Victor Zakhaev and General Shepherd. Details are light right now, beyond those story details and a release date, so stay tuned. 

God of War Ragnarok 

Developer: Sony Santa Monica Studio
Publisher: Sony
Release date: November 9, 2022

Ragnarok is coming. Yes, a new God of War game is happening and it’s set to land on the PS5 (and PS4) at some point in 2022. During the latest PlayStation September 2021 showcase, we got a proper look at Kratos’ upcoming return in God of War: Ragnarok, and boy was it quite the trailer. Showing a slightly older Atreus, we got to see a host of different creatures, some helpings of combat, and some new characters we’ll meet. In a blog post (opens in new tab), Santa Monica Studio revealed that the realms are harsher, and we’ll be able to test our fighting prowess against new creatures from Norse mythology. It was also revealed that Cory Barlog is not directing this time around, with Eric Williams taking up the helm.  

The Callisto Protocol

Developer: Striking Distance
Publisher: Krafton
Release date: December 2, 2022

The spiritual successor to Dead Space in all but name, The Callisto Protocol is a fresh survival horror game coming from new studio Striking Distance, helmed by none other than Glen Schofield. Its aim is to deliver the most-terrifying next-gen horror experience ever, and from what we’ve seen so far of the game, it’s looking likely to deliver. Set on Jupiter’s moon in 2320, there’s a conspiracy to unfold and horrific creatures to face in this third-person story. A great addition to the upcoming PS5 games. 

Sonic Frontiers

Developer: Sonic Team
Publisher: SEGA
Release date: Holiday 2022

Sonic’s going on a brand new adventure, and this time it’s really, really big. You’ll be speeding through Starfall Islands, the location for the game which SEGA is calling ‘open-zoned’, rather than strictly open world. It’s Sonic, but more beautiful than we’ve ever seen it before. 

TBC 2022

Star Trek: Resurgence

Developer: Dramatic Labs
Release date: Spring 2022

From Dramatic Labs, a brand new studio made up of former Telltale developers, comes Star Trek: Resurgence. It’s a third-person, choice-driven adventure game set within the Star Trek Universe. You’ll play as two characters, First Officer Jara Rydek and Engineering Crewperson Carter Diaz, on the U.S.S Resolute, as they attempt to solve a sinister mystery that involves two alien races on the brink of war. You’ll meet new and returning characters in this tale too, so if you’re a Star Trek fan, this is worth paying attention to.

Final Fantasy 7: Crisis Core Reunion

Developer: In-house
Publisher: Square Enix
Release date: Winter 2022

Square Enix is developing a remaster of Final Fantasy 7: Crisis Core, the beloved Final Fantasy 7 prequel which released for PSP back in 2008. Set to launch later this year, Crisis Core Final Fantasy 7 Reunion is set to feature updated 3D models, HD graphics, full voiceovers, and new music arrangements. 

Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed

Developer: Illfonic
Release date: TBC 2022

Illfonic – the developer behind Friday the 13th game – is delivering another co-op horror adventure, but this time it’s Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed. You’ll have to join up with other Ghostbusters to chase and trap ghosts across a variety of locations before they escape. Players will also be the ghosts, capable of hiding, sneaking, scaring, and more – including some slime action. 

Goodbye Volcano High

Developer: KO_OP
Release date: TBC 2022

The developers behind Goodbye Volcano High announced that the narrative direction of the story has had a reboot (opens in new tab) since we first saw the initial game reveal. Now pushed back to 2022 with a new team of writers, it’ll be exciting to see how the story shapes up. Described as a cinematic, choice-based experience with a non-binary protagonist called Fang and a lovely art style, Goodbye Volcano High looks like one to watch out for. 

Open Roads

Developer: Fullbright
Publisher: Annapurna
Release date: TBC 2022

The latest title from Fullbright (Gone Home, Tacoma) is Open Roads. It follows a mother and daughter who set out on a road trip adventure to discover a series of abandoned family properties to discover a mystery and secrets about their own kin long buried. Like previous Fullbright games, there’s a big emphasis on interactive narrative, but this time we’ll be exploring multiple destinations and chilling in the car en route between them too.

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora

Developer: Massive Entertainment
Publisher: Ubisoft
Release date: TBC 2022

After years of silence, we now have a name, a trailer, and a vague release date for Ubisoft’s Avatar title. Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is coming sometime in 2022 and is a standalone story from any of the movies. This first-person, action-adventure sees you play as a Na’vi and journey across the Western Frontier, which is a part of Pandora not seen before. You’ll have to use your surroundings and try to survive against the onslaught of RDA forces.

Hogwarts Legacy

Developer: Avalanche
Publisher: Warner Bros. Games
Release date: TBC 2022

Set before the events of the books in the 1800s at the famous Hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry and the world beyond, Hogwarts Legacy is described as an open-world RPG that will take you on an adventure in the Harry Potter universe. Added to the list of upcoming PS5 games for 2022 after a delay, Adrian Ropp, head of Avalance, wrote in a blog post (opens in new tab) on PlayStation’s official website that the next-gen console will let create immersive experiences that will let “a player practically feel the terror of Inferi bearing down upon them” or “sense the ground rumbling beneath them as a heard of angry centaurs surrounds them”.  

Little Devil Inside

Developer: Neostream Interactive
Release date: TBC 2022

Little Devil Inside first began life on Kickstarter back in 2015. Fast forward five years later and we see a debut trailer during the PS5 reveal stream with the news that it will be a timed exclusive. As an RPG with survival elements, Little Devil inside is set in the “Victorian-like” era in a semi-open world. The trailer showed off a whole host of monsters and also gave us brief glimpses of some of the combat elements and features. It was easily one of the biggest surprises of the recent showcase. 

Forever Skies

Developer: Far From Home
Publisher: Far From Home
Release date: TBC 2022

New studio Far From Home is coming swinging out of the gates with an ambitious project that depicts a world devastated by climate change after humanity’s inaction. Forever Skies sees the player descend into a now environmentally-hostile Earth inside an advanced zeppelin. There will be light combat, but it’s mostly about surviving through resource management, crafting, and puzzle-solving. The aircraft itself will also be key to your survival and could hold the answer to repairing the ecological damage done to Earth. The studio is made up of developers from Techland (Dying Light, Dead Island), The Farm 51 (Chernobylite), Bloober Team (Layers of Fear, Blair Witch), and Larian Studios (Divinity: Original Sin, Baldur’s Gate 3), so plenty of reputable talent is on board, making Forever Skies even more enticing.

2023

Forspoken 

Developer: Luminous Productions
Publisher: Square Enix
Release date: January 24, 2023

Where do we start with Forspoken? This game that was “designed for PlayStation 5,” is a console exclusive from Square Enix, and it looks beautiful. The protagonist is seen leaping across cliffs, attacking huge wolves with tree root-esque abilities, and overlooking a gorgeous cloud-filled landscape from the top of a mountain. What’s more is that famed screenwriter and author Gary Whitta (Star Wars: Rogue One, The Walking Dead) is in charge of a team of “A-list writers” working on the game, which means it could be something very special indeed.

Dead Space Remake

Developer: Motive
Publisher: EA
Release date: January 27, 2023

Motive Studios is bringing us a Dead Space Remake, “rebuilt” from the bones of the source material, aka one of the best horror games of all time. That includes, obviously, beautiful graphics, but also the removal of loading screens. The developer has also clarified it will remain microtransaction-free. 

Resident Evil 4 Remake

Developer: In-house
Publisher: Capcom
Release date: March 24, 2023

Resident Evil 4 is getting a remake and it’s already got a release date. It’s set to be a reimagining of the original game, rather than a like-for-like remake. According to Capcom, the developer is “reimagining the storyline of the game while keeping the essence of its direction, modernizing the graphics and updating the controls to a modern standard”. From the trailer we’ve had so far, it’s going to be stunning – and horrific. 

Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn 

Developer: A44
Publisher: Kepler
Release date: Early 2023

An open-world action role-player, Flintlock is being made by Ashen developer A44. Blending up close and personal melee axe play and firearms at range, this third person adventure looked stunning during its gameplay showcase at E3 2022, and we can’t wait to see more between now and its tentative “early 2023” release date. Starring protagonist Nor and her companion, Enki, the pair are said to “embark on an epic journey of vengeance, gunpowder, and magic in humanity’s last stand.” Sound good? We think so too. 

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League

Developer: Rocksteady
Publisher: Warner Bros
Release date: Spring 2023

Rocksteady is continuing its work on the Batman: Arkham series but taking a detour into Suicide Squad territory. Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is a brand new sotry, with 1-4 player co-op, an evil Superman, and four playable characters. These take the form of Harley Quinn, Deadshot, Captain Boomerang, and King Shark, all of which come with their own unique weapons, and the option to switch between them at any time. 

Final Fantasy 16

Developer: Square Enix
Publisher: Square Enix
Release date: Summer 2023

Yes, Final Fantasy 16 has officially been confirmed and it’s set to be a PlayStation console exclusive that will come to the PS5. Produced by Final Fantasy 14 director Naoki Yoshida and directed by Hiroshi Takai, the debut trailer was revealed during the most recent PS5 showcase, giving us our first proper look at the next installment. We don’t know too much about where it will take us just yet, but the trailer does mention how the “Crystals shaped our world.” More information is set to come in 2021. 

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth

Developer: In-house
Publisher: Square Enix
Release date: TBC 2023

Looking to continue the adventures of Final Fantasy 7 Remake? Cloud is set to return in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth in 2023, which is the official title for the second game in Square Enix’s ambitious remake trilogy of the beloved RPG. Information is light on the ground, but the publisher has confirmed that Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth will be out “Winter 2023” for PS5.

Disney Dreamlight Valley

Developer: Gameloft
Publisher: Gameloft
Release date: TBC 2023 (Early Access Beta September 6, 2022) 

Disney Dreamlight Valley is set to let us live our best Disney life as we live alongside and help a host of different characters from Disney and Pixar. With some Animal Crossing vibes to it, you’ll be able to do various activities such as fishing, discover stories, explore, take on quests, and unlock new areas as you try to help the residents who have been affected by what’s known as the ‘Forgetting’. The life sim adventure is set to launch in full as a free-to-play experience sometime in 2023, with an early access beta set to go live in September for those who purchase the Founders Pack. 

Aliens: Dark Descent

Developer: Tindalos Interactive
Publisher: Focus Interactive
Release date: TBC 2023

Aliens: Dark Descent will see you commanding a group of Colonial Marines who are trying to stop a Xenomorph outbreak on Moon Lethe. You’ll not only have to fight the titular aliens though, as you’ll also face rogue operatives from the Weyland-Yutani Corporation and entirely new terrors never-before-seen in the Alien franchise. You’ll need to be strategic with your squad, manage your resources, and weigh up your risks in this strategy game.

Diablo 4

Developer: Blizzard
Publisher: Activision
Release date: 2023

As per its gameplay outing during E3 2022, Diablo 4 looks dark, foreboding and terrifying – which is exactly everything we want from Blizzard’s upcoming dungeon crawling action role-playing game. With five classes available at launch in its Necromancers, Barbarians, Sorceresses, Rogues, and Druids, this looks every bit a sequel ten years in the making, and now with a loose 2023 launch date, we’re certain fans of the series are as excited now as ever. First officially revealed at BlizzCon 2019, expect more and more of this in the coming months as Diablo 4 marches towards launch.

Layers of Fears

Developer: Bloober Team
Publisher: Aspyr
Release date: TBC 2023

Settle in for the evening and prepare for another country retreat in the Layers of Fear universe. Layers of Fears (that’s plural) is an updated and enhanced version of Bloober Team’s OG horror venture from 2016, Layers of Fear, that folds in its ‘Inheritance’ DLC and the original’s indirect sequel, Layers of Fear 2. Built in Unreal Engine 5, the old Shining-esque mansion is more terrifying than you remember, but houses a similar number of melting paintings and mind-bending haunted hallways. Said to expand on the original game’s story, expect even more psychedelic, toe-curling horror when Layers of Fears lands at some point in 2023. 

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2

Developer: Insomniac Games  
Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment
Release date: TBC 2023

During the September 2021 PlayStation showcase, a surprise trailer dropped for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, coming exclusively to PS5 sometime in 2023. As a sequel that’s set to continue on the journey of both Peter Parker and Miles Morales, who could forget seeing another very familiar face. Yes, Venom is going to feature as the villain of the new web-slinging adventures. In a blog post (opens in new tab), Sony and Insomniac also confirmed that there will be shiny new suits, new abilities, and a very human story at the heart of your superhero antics. 

Street Fighter 6

Developer: Capcom
Publisher: Capcom
Release date: TBC 2023

Street Fighter 6 has now had a full reveal, following on from the rather steamy teaser. It’s going to feature three different modes. Fighting Ground is your classic Street Fighter experience, but that’s going to be complimented by World Tour, which is an immersive single-player campaign. There’s also a Battle Hub too, which furthers the multiplayer experience.

Pragmata

Developer: Capcom
Publisher: Capcom
Release date: TBC 2023

Capcom revealed a mysterious new game called Pragmata that leaves more questions than it answers, but certainly piqued a lot of interest when it was added to the upcoming PS5 games list. Described as a “thought-provoking game”, the trailer shows someone in what looks like a space suit in a futuristic setting, where they encounter a young girl and holo-cat. While it won’t be coming until 2022, we’re certainly eager to learn more about this rather enigmatic adventure. 

Tchia

Developer: Awaceb
Publisher: Awaceb
Release date: TBC 2023

Tchia is a charming indie gem set to arrive on PS5 sometime in 2022. From developer Awaceb, the open-world tropical adventure is inspired by New Caledonia, and includes some very interesting abilities – such a soul jumping power that lets protagonist Tchia take control of objects and animals. During the PlayStation showcase, we got to see how you can become a dog and even a coconut as you explore the sandbox world. Along with free-climbing, and playing a tune on your ukulele, Tchia certainly looks like one to watch out for. 

Alan Wake 2

Developer: Remedy Entertainment
Publisher: Epic Games
Release date: TBC 2023

Alan Wake is finally getting a sequel, and this time it’s going to be a survival horror game, but with a very familiar face and voice returning as the titular hero himself. According to Remedy, you should expect a “chilling experience with familiar psychological horror elements”. 

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

Developer: Respawn Entertainment
Publisher: EA
Release date: TBC 2023

Cal Kestis and BD-1 are back in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, the follow-up to the brilliant Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. Set five years after the original game, it seems like something rather sinister is going down in Star Wars town. Although details are light beyond the teaser trailer, it seems Cal’s lightsaber has fallen into the wrong hands, and things aren’t great for our Jedi in hiding. 

TBC

Marvel’s Wolverine

Developer: Insomniac
Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment
Release date: TBC

Undoubtedly one of the biggest surprises of the PlayStation September 2021 showcase came in the shape of those famous adamantium claws belonging to none other than Wolverine. Yes, a new standalone Wolverine game is currently in early development. While we’re light on details for the moment, we do know Brian Horton is Wolverine’s creative director and Cameron Christian is game director. Horton was creative director on Spider-Man Miles Morales and has also worked on games such as Tomb Raider and Rise of the Tomb Raider. Christian previously worked on Spider-Man and Spider-Man Miles Morales, as well as other titles such as Sunset Overdrive.  Insomniac revealed (opens in new tab) its goal is to “respect the DNA of what makes the character so popular, but also try to make it feel fresh” and reflect the studio’s spirit.

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Remake

Developer: Aspyr
Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment and Lucasfilms Games
Release date: TBC

After many rumors began to circulate, the latest Sony showcase confirmed that a remaster of BioWare’s beloved Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic is on the way and it’s coming to PS5. Aspyr and Sony Interactive Entertainment are working with Lucasfilm Games to rebuild the classic adventure, which promises (opens in new tab) to bring KOTOR to a new generation with “modern tech, features, visuals, and more, while maintaining the integrity of the story and characters” so many have come to love. 

Indiana Jones

Developer: MachineGames
Publisher: Lucasfilm Games / Bethesda
Release date: TBC

Bethesda studio MachineGames is working on a brand new Indiana Jones game, in conjunction with the newly established Lucasfilm Games. All we’ve had so far is a tiny teaser trailer, which is more matte painting than gameplay footage. But, from it, we’ve deduced that it’s probably set in Rome in 1937, which would place the game after Raiders of the Lost Ark and the Temple of Doom, and yet before The Last Crusade. It seems to involve ancient stone circles and standing stones, and potentially even a lost race of giant cyclops. Bethesda says we’ll be waiting a while for more info though – including 100% confirmation of whether it is on PS5, seeing as it’s a Bethesda game. 

Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2

Developer: Hardsuit Labs
Publisher: Paradox Interactive
Release date: TBC

Looking for a game with a bit of extra bite? Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 puts you in the seedy underbelly of Seattle, which should suit you just fine as a vampire ready to test out your new fangs. Turned as an act of vampire terrorism during the ‘Mass Embrace’, you’ll soon get caught up in vampire faction politics, where you’re still just trying to deal with your new way of life. This is an RPG at its core too, filled with player choices, a strong narrative, and branching dialogue options too. 

Ubisoft’s open-world Star Wars game

Developer: Massive Entertainment
Publisher: Ubisoft / Lucasfilm Games
Release date: TBC

Another fresh title coming out of the new Lucasfilm Games, this is an open-world Star Wars title from Ubisoft’s Massive Entertainment. We don’t know much about the Ubisoft Star Wars game yet, as it’s clearly in very early stages of development, but it will run on Massive’s custom Snowdrop Engine. We’re expecting it to be a photorealistic action-adventure with sprinklings of RPG elements, a la The Division, but obviously set in Star Wars lore. No platforms have officially been confirmed, but expect it to be released on PS5 whenever it does arrive.

Project 007

Developer: IO Interactive
Publisher: IO Interactive
Release date: TBC

IO Interactive is gearing up to tell the origin story for James Bond in a brand new game currently titled Project 007. Although details are scarce, and an official name is yet to be revealed, what we do know is that it’s going to be an entirely original James Bond story – so not tied to the novels or films. Hakan Abrak, CEO of IO says that it is “the most ambitious game in the history of our studio”. Exciting times ahead. 

Elder Scrolls 6

Developer: Bethesda Game Studios
Publisher: Bethesda
Release date: TBC

Ah, the Elder Scrolls 6 (opens in new tab). The 37-second trailer that blew the world’s mind at E3 2018. The game that we know nothing about beyond this same trailer, that is in development somewhere within Bethesda Game Studios along with Starfield. Because it is so far away from release, you can bet your bottom coin that it’s going to appear – at some point – on the PS5 (although hopefully not whatever the PS6 could be). 

Dragon Age: Dreadwolf

Developer: BioWare
Publisher: EA
Release date: TBC

Although technically no platforms have been announced for Dragon Age 4 – or whatever the next Dragon Age is officially called – at this point it would seem odd not to think of it as an upcoming PS5 game. We may not have a release date yet, but at least we know that Solas and co are making a return at some point in the future. What we have seen is some glorious concept art, and the confirmation that it will continue on from where Dragon Age: Inquisition left off. 

New Mass Effect

Developer: BioWare
Publisher: EA
Release date: TBC

It might be quite a way off release, but that isn’t going to stop us being ridiculously overexcited for a brand new Mass Effect game – aka Mass Effect 5. Seemingly picking up after the events of Mass Effect 3, we’ll be seeing some old faces return and some plot lines picked back up. Of course, the big question of whether Shepard will return remains, but we’re ready for everything.

Atomic Heart

Developer: Mundfish
Publisher: Mundfish
Release date: TBC

Horror fans should rejoice to hear that Mundfish is bringing Atomic Heart to next-gen consoles. The wild-looking sci-fi horror game only rears its grotesque head every so often, but when it does, the world collectively gasps with shock and intrigue. Its monsters are unforgettable, we’ve already seen a good range of unique alien weapons, and the story already has us asking more questions than we have answers. Atomic Heart looks incredibly ambitious for a smaller studio, and we can’t wait to see if it lands the jump on PS5.

Quantum Error

Developer: TeamKill Media
Publisher: TeamKill Media
Release date: TBC

A multiple Future Games Show alum, Quantum Error is an upcoming next-gen sci-fi horror shooter coming to PS5 at an undisclosed date. With shades of Half-Life, Doom, and Dead Space, you’ll control a skilled fireman from a first-person perspective as you hack at and blast away deep space mutants. Watching the recent 4K PS5 trailer (opens in new tab) from the Future Games Show, you’d never believe a team of just four developers is working on Quantum Error.

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Earlier today, June 30, Square Enix revealed that Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin is getting some DLC in the form of the Trials of the Dragon King expansion. After heading straight to the official Strangers of Paradise website (opens in new tab) though, one games journalist noticed that there was a video embedded into the site, but it wasn’t the trailer they – or others (opens in new tab)– were expecting. 

Straight after this VG24/7 and RPGSite’s Alex Donaldson put out a tweet (opens in new tab) urging Final Fantasy fans to check the website. One person responded to Donaldson (opens in new tab) with a video of themselves accessing the website revealing that instead of a DLC trailer, Square Enix had actually just linked to Rick Astley’s iconic Never Gonna Give You Up music video. Meaning Square Enix literally just rickrolled a bunch of Final Fantasy fans. 

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Whether this was intentional or simply just a placeholder is still up for debate but we’re sad to report that the website has since been updated, and now actually contains the proper Trials of the Dragon King DLC teaser trailer – which you can watch for yourself below. The first ever expansion for the game will add three new missions titled Trials of the Dragon King, Wanderer of the Rift, and Different Future and is due to release on July 20, 2022.

Stranger of Paradise and Rick Astley aside, It’s never been a better time to be a Final Fantasy fan. Not only is Square Enix still regularly rolling out updates for Final Fantasy 14 – including the soon-to-be revealed 6.2 patch – but the developer also recently announced that Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 2: Rebirth is due to launch in winter 2023.

But that wasn’t all that Square Enix wanted us to know about the Final Fantasy 7 Remake as it was also revealed that Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 is now in active development. If you don’t think you can wait that long to dive back into Midgar though, the good news is that we’re also getting a Final Fantasy 7: Crisis Core remake this winter, as well as Final Fantasy 16 which is due next summer. Phew, that’s a lot of Final Fantasy news. 

Need something to play whilst you wait for the Stranger of Paradise DLC? Take a look at our list of games like Final Fantasy for inspiration. 

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To be clear right off the bat, the mod doesn’t require you to be playing on a 16K screen to notice the changes. The ‘Bellyaches 16K-8K Dragon Replacer Pack (opens in new tab)‘ presents Skyrim’s dragons “cleaned of compression artifacts and upscaled to a maximum of 8K resolution.” As creators wrig675, XilaMonstrr, and I2edShift explain, the mod essentially lets you view dragon textures at true 4K resolution up close, since the original assets needed to be downscaled for performance on consoles.

“All resolutions specified are the maximum resolution, and most of the texture files are twice as long as they are wide,” the modders explain. “So the 16K version has files that are 8192×16384. Dragons are VERY large, and I would recommend that you think of this as two 8K files next to each other rather than full 8K.

“With 16K, a dragon wing is 7380x4020px, a head is 3320x2480px, and the entire rear body and legs is only 6080x4580px. If you are fighting a dragon up close and want to see it in 4K resolution, then you need the dragon to be in 16K.” 

You can see what they’re talking about in this zoomed-in image:

Before you go calling this Skyrim mod ridiculous, make sure you’re aware that there’s another mod that turns Bethesda’s classic RPG into an episode of America’s Got Talent.

Thanks, IGN (opens in new tab).

With Skyrim modding clearly alive and well in 2022, have a look through our guide to the best Skyrim mods currently available.

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