Monster Hunter World: Iceborne to Bring Back Old Seasonal Events

Capcom announces to celebrate first anniversary of Monster Hunter World: Iceborne with returning seasonal events.

Although a long-running series from developer/publisher Capcom, action-role-playing game franchise Monster Hunter became increasingly popular to Western audience following release of Monster Hunter: World back in 2018.

MH: World received a follow-up expansion Iceborne, a year after its release and to celebrate its first anniversary, Capcom is allowing everyone to observe previous limited time seasonal events from August through September 2020.

Monster Hunter World: Iceborne to Bring Back Old Seasonal Events

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MHW players frequently take part in limited time events including crossovers, offering exclusive quests and rewards. Capcom is bringing back previous seasonal events from first year of MHW: Iceborne to New World starting in August.

On August 20, Winter Star Fest and Holiday Joy Fest will kick in to run until September 3, 2020. Appreciation Fest and Grand Appreciation Fest will start from there for Spring Blossom Fest and Full Bloom Fest to pick up on September 17.

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Capcom announces to bring back popular limited time events for MHW: Iceborne in a recent Tweet.

Let's celebrate 1 year of #Iceborne with a reprise of some of our Seasonal Events!

🏮 Aug 21 ~ Sep 3 Holiday Joy Fest 🏮
💫 Sep 4 ~ 17 Grand Appreciation 💫
🌹 Sep 18 ~ 30 Full Bloom Fest 🌹 pic.twitter.com/9E9e9GcCla

— Monster Hunter (@monsterhunter) August 6, 2020

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There will be two variants of each of these in-game festivals; one for MHW hub and another is set for Iceborne. Capcom has promised to make almost all previous quests available to players whether they purchased MHW: Iceborne or not.

Whether you are a seasoned Hunter or a casual, Monster Hunter World: Iceborne got you covered with tons of quests and rewards. They may be a lot for newcomers to take in, veterans will enjoy anniversary holiday of a lifetime.

Destiny 2: Beyond Light Stasis Gameplay Trailer

Bungie offers first look of Stasis powers in newest Destiny 2: Beyond Light gameplay trailer at Xbox Games Showcase.

On November 10, developer/publisher Bungie will start off a new chapter in free-to-play online multiplayer first-person shooter Destiny 2 with release of its upcoming major expansion Beyond Light DLC for all available platforms and next-gen.

During announcement of Beyond Light earlier in June 2020, players only got a brief sneak peak at new elemental power. Today, Bungie offered a better look via new gameplay trailer focused on Stasis at Xbox Games Showcase digital event.

Destiny 2: Beyond Light Stasis Gameplay Trailer

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Ahead of Beyond Light DLC release within months, Bungie reveals new D2 trailer featuring Stasis gameplay.

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At long last, Guardians are about to make contact with Darkness in Beyond Light and wield Stasis elemental powers. Latest trailer sheds light on new gameplay aspects, super abilities, and inclusion of Stasis sub-classes for Destiny 2.

Players will be creating huge pillars of ice on the go using Stasis grenades for insane level of terrain manipulation. They can also use general attack abilities to encase them in ice or to slow down enemies before shattering them to shards.

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Guardians have been working for Traveler since the beginning and using its power of Light to fight off Darkness. For most part in Destiny lore, Darkness has remained mysterious force but is recently making its presence known to all.

Players also encountered a few pyramid ships during Season of Arrivals that will block access to several locations in Beyond Light expansion, which is a part of Bungie's strategy of introducing a vault, to temporarily remove certain content.

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Bungie had to delay release of Beyond Light DLC from September 22 to November 10 under working restrictions of COVID-19 pandemic. An optimized version for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X will arrive for next-gen at launch as well.

Destiny 2: Beyond Light will kicks off Year 4 Season 2 content through a trilogy of expansions including The Witch Queen and Lightfall. Later this year, Xbox Game Pass will add D2 and allow members access to all of its current expansions.

The Outer Worlds: Peril on Gorgon DLC Announced

Obsidian announces first DLC expansion for The Outer Worlds, titled Peril on Gorgon at Xbox Games Showcase.

An unexpected gem of 2019, sci-fi action role-playing game The Outer Worlds from developer Obsidian Entertainment and publisher Private Division received critical-acclaim and amazing sales milestone shortly after its anticipated release.

In response to an incredible player reception, Obsidian promised to release a narrative-focused DLC last year. TOW first expansion pack, Peril on Gorgon is announced today at Xbox Games Showcase and set to arrive on September 9, 2020.

The Outer Worlds: Peril on Gorgon DLC Announced

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Peril on Gorgon gets a brand-new trailer from Obsidian, teasing its story premise and upcoming content.

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Players will return back to Halcyon star system to take a new assignment that takes them to Gorgon asteroid. A bizarre adventure will ensue in deep space as you are tasked to investigate Spacer's Choice facility and face its perils.

You will be trying to uncover the mystery of a substance known as Adrena-Time stimulant, which is similar to bullet-time effect. Aside from new playable map, Peril on Gorgon DLC will add armors, weapons and raise level cap to 33.

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During your time at Spacer's Choice, you will come across new NPCs and discover reasons behind shutdown of Gorgon Project. There will be new enemies to encounter and three new science weapons to wield for self-defense.

Players require reaching colonized moon of Monarch to get access to newly revealed open-world sections. At Gorgon, you will get to explore unseen corners of Halcyon colony that involves large outdoors and narrow interior.

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Obsidian is currently planning to include nearly 6-8 hours long gameplay for latest expansion of The Outer Worlds, tied to main campaign. On a later date, Peril on Gorgon DLC will be released on Nintendo Switch handheld consoles as well.

The Outer Worlds: Peril on Gorgon DLC will be available to purchase on PC via Epic Games Store, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One for $14.99 only. Or you can buy TOW Expansion Pass for $24.99 to receive Murder on Eridanos on launch.

Xbox Game Pass to Add Destiny 2

Bungie will be adding Destiny 2 to Xbox Game Pass this September, with access to all current expansions.

Over the years, developer/publisher Bungie added a host of content to 2017 online multiplayer shooter Destiny 2 since launch. Following recent legacy of Forsaken and Shadowkeep, a new expansion, Beyond Light will arrive on November 10.

A joint announcement from Bungie and Microsoft came in recently at Xbox Games Showcase, revealing Destiny 2 will become available for members of Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Series X, with all its expansions including Beyond Light.

Xbox Game Pass to Add Destiny 2

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During Xbox digital event, Bungie released a new video for upcoming Destiny 2: Beyond Light expansion.

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Destiny 2: Beyond Light plans to take players to icy moon of Jupiter, which is a new location called Europa. A new sub-class Stasis gets introduced to Guardians along with elemental power of Darkness and new raid Deep Stone Crypt.

Another playable location Cosmodrome will be back on Earth for players to take part in Vault of Glass raid from original Destiny. Soon as Beyond Light launches, Bungie will temporarily move several activities and location into a content vault.

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Game Pass members will get access to all current D2 expansions from September and Beyond Light will join at launch in November. An optimized version of Destiny 2 will run in 4K resolution and at 60 frames per second on Xbox Series X.

Bungie intends to support cross-generation play for D2 and ensure you playing the best version of the game using Smart Delivery. Game Pass Ultimate subscribers can experience Destiny 2 remotely on their phone or tablet via Project xCloud.

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You may want to purchase Season of Arrivals or Season of the Worthy separately for all content as Game Pass only gives you access to standard editions of early D2 expansions like Curse of Osiris, Warmind, Forsaken and Shadowkeep DLC.

Even if you don't have a subscription to Xbox Game Pass, a free-to-play version titled Destiny 2: New Light has been made available since 2019. Bungie chose to move with Microsoft lately after spending previous generation with PlayStation.

World War Z: Dronemaster Update Live Now

Dronemaster update for World War Z adds cross-play on all platforms, new missions and weapon skins.

Even after a year of release, co-op zombie shooter title World War Z from developer Saber Interactive and publisher Mad Dog Games continues to grow its community on PC via Epic Games Store, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

Saber Interactive has been very frequent and pretty generous with their post-launch free DLC updates for WWZ since launch. Most recently, dev team has added new weapons, missions and more in Dronemaster update for Season 2.

World War Z: Dronemaster Update Live Now

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A preview of Dronemaster update showcasing its titular player class and notable features is released lately.

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One of the most notable aspects of Dronemaster update is a new playable character class that is equipped with an upgradable drone. This aerial device is designed to aid you in battle and will stun any enemy in close proximity with taser.

Players can customize their personal drone using an expansive perk tree to increase firepower, add a different weapon, use for building defense, to buff allies or you can also charge a suicidal kamikaze attack at an enemy horde from afar.

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Among many other things, WWZ recently introduces full cross-play support across all available platforms. Up until now, cross-play feature was only limited between PC and Xbox One since Sony was hesitant to join a larger community.

Armory of survivors has seen new inclusion of ACW-20, semi-automatic grenade launcher of short-caliber. This one a rare weapon pick-up within World War Z arsenal to clear up massive swarm of zombies but be aware of its friendly fire.

Combat-Ready Quadrocopter

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A set of in-game characters themed weapon variants are bundled into Signature Weapons Pack DLC, included in GOTY edition or Season Pass. There are essential fixes, perk rebalances, new upgrades and quality of life improvements as well.

World War Z unites survivor community comes together to outlive the dead via cross-play and a new playable class with a personal quadrocopter drone will only improve your collective chance of survival against waves of undead swarms.

No Man's Sky: Desolation Update Live Now

Hello Games lunches fourth major free update Desolation for No Man's Sky, adding derelict freighters and improvements.

In a running cycle, developer/publisher Hello Games is adding more new content to multiplayer action-adventure survival title No Man's Sky frequently to improve overall experience for entire player community via monthly free updates.

New gameplay features are added to NMS this year with release of Cross-Play, Exo Mech and Living Ship free patch. In a surprise announcement, Hello Games revealed launching Desolation update today for PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

No Man's Sky: Desolation Update Live Now

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A recently released mysterious new trailer for No Man's Sky: Desolation update hints at dark story content.

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Latest free update Desolation introduces a number of improvements for combat and space exploration. Discover semi-deactivated derelict freighters with broken security systems and damaged AI drones running rampant all around.

There are large areas inside that are filled with danger with nothing but dim glow emergency lights to navigate through. You are advised to take a crew as rumor has it that you may come across some hostile extraterrestrial creatures.

Abandoned Derelict Freighters

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Much like No Man's Sky universe, these freighters are all procedurally generated with unique interiors and stories to explore. Travelers may end up discovering or taking out pieces that can later be used as upgrades for their capital ship.

Desolation update has made some changes to enemies and weapon balances for an engaging, fast-paced combat. Such gameplay effects and tweaks are not limited to these abandoned freighters but are available across full game as well.

Dynamic Combat Experience

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Desolation is the fourth major free update for NMS this year and Hello Games has plans to release more in near future. Other new adjustments include freighter customization, lens flare effects, multiplayer missions and much more.

No Man's Sky has arrived on Xbox Game Pass last month, garnering more than a million new players and with newest addition of cross-play feature has assembled all-time biggest number of players together from different platforms.

Destiny 2: Beyond Light DLC Expansion Delayed

Previous release date for Destiny 2: Beyond Light expansion has been delayed because of COVID-19 pandemic.

Earlier in June, developer/publisher Bungie revealed plans to add a new trilogy of expansions in Year 4 Season 2 content for free-to-play online multiplayer shooter Destiny 2 to start a new era and first one among them was Beyond Light.

Bungie originally planned to launch Beyond Light DLC expansion on September 22 and reveal more features very soon, which is now been delayed to November 10, 2020 due to working restrictions during ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Destiny 2: Beyond Light DLC Expansion Delayed

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Even though Bungie is one of the best studios to work remotely under current circumstances, they had to push back next chapter of Destiny 2 by a few more weeks just to meet certain quality standards because of recent challenges.

Beyond Light plans to include new gears, location, missions, raid, weaponry and everything that players expect from its next expansion, which will form the major upcoming D2 story arc alongside its follow-up The Witch Queen and Lightfall.

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For a brief time, Destiny 2 is temporarily removing several activities and locations from game while taking away weekly reward cap on raids for rest of the season, allowing players to grind for best exotic loots as long as they are available.

Recent actions of Bungie are disappointing to some fans but are taken for a better future of D2 players in long run. Previous plans for rumored development of Destiny 3 have been scrapped and are replaced with new content update strategy.

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Beyond Light is coming at a time when majority of D2 player community were longing for a new update after Shadowkeep that would rejuvenate Destiny 2 once again like The Taken King did for original Destiny and there is only months to go.

Destiny 2: Beyond Light will be first DLC expansion to release on both PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. Progress will be shared within two console generation with PlayStation 4 and Xbox One version receiving free upgrade to next-gen.

Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Title Update 4 for Consoles Live Now

Fourth title update adds new areas, monsters, summer seasonal event and more to Monster Hunter World: Iceborne.

Enjoying an unparallel success to previous Monster Hunter titles, action role-playing game Monster Hunter: World from developer/publisher Capcom received an expansion titled Iceborne on PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One last year.

Although slated for launch this May, a fourth major free update for Iceborne was delayed due to global pandemic of Coronavirus earlier and is finally going live today on PS4 and Xbox One consoles at July 8, 5:00 PM PT/8:00 PM EDT.

Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Title Update 4 for Consoles Live Now

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Capcom offers a brief glimpse into newest legendary dragon joining for Monster Hunter World: Iceborne.

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For past few months, Hunters of New World are waiting to get their hands on new armor, new events to take part in and monsters to slay. Latest free title update is adding new areas, items, monsters, quests and story content in MHW: Iceborne.

In latest patch, fabled "Blazing Black Dragon" Alatreon will pose threat to players a major threat due to its control over all natural elements. Among every known elder dragon, Alatreon sits above all and can switch elemental attributes at will.

Alatreon Soars to Iceborne

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Gather around with your fellow Hunters, equip useful gears and get ready to work together in defeating Alatreon. During hunt, blight resistances, elemental resistances and your ready-wit will help keep calm in an ever-changing fight.

Alatreon changing its power is less of your concern compared to when the creature pulls an elemental shift, which releases a powerful shockwave called "Escaton Judgement" that easily takes down any max armored Hunters nearby.

Escaton Judgement Shockwave

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Expect to acquire some powerful gear once you hunt down this legendary being and craft armor sets and weapons with Alatreon materials, unlocking Alatreon Divinity set bonus for your elemental resistance and damage for weapon.

Then hunt down Frostfang Barioth, a variant of common Barioth in limited time event quest titled "The Last White Knight". Be sure to grab ice resistance armor, hot drinks and Nullberries to repel its enhanced ice-based breath attacks.

Sizzling Spice Fest Event

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Enjoy yourself by heading over to Seliana Gathering Hub and celebrate at summer seasonal event Sizzling Spice Fest to have feathers and meat dishes and monster-themed gears, starting from July 21, 5:00 PM PT/8:00 PM EDT to August 6.

Free title update 4 will arrive for Windows PC version of Monster Hunter World: Iceborne on a later date that Capcom has yet to announce. There will also be a fifth free update, scheduled to launch on fall 2020 with new monsters and more.

Horizon Zero Dawn Regional Price for PC Rise Due to VPN Abuse

Regional prices for Horizon Zero Dawn pre-order has gone up on PC due to VPN abuse from first-world country.

Now that 2017 action role-playing game Horizon Zero Dawn is finally coming to PC via Epic Games Store and Steam, players who never played it are really excited to experience the former PlayStation 4-exclusive in August 2020.

However, pre-order price for Horizon Zero Dawn: Complete Edition for Windows PC platform has radically increased in several countries due to many people trying to purchase their copies from different regions through VPN abuse.

Horizon Zero Dawn Regional Price for PC Rise Due to VPN Abuse

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In some select countries, players on PC enjoys a lesser price for digital games and people trying to purchase HZD from different regions have now caused regional price to gone up significantly in Argentina, China, Brazil, Mexico and Russia.

Recently shared in threads on ResetEra and Reddit, players from affected countries decided to address this important issue and detailed how such practice from people in rich countries can actually hurt others from less fortunate territories.

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ResetEra member Hikari_Ryu expressed frustration over VPN abuse to purchase game from other regions.

I know there's a thread about HZD coming to steam, but this is more about regional pricing and how people from rich countries can screw over poor counties by taking advantages of it.

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When pre-order for Horizon Zero Dawn became available on Steam, it was originally priced 539 pesos in Argentina, an equivalent of $7.62. Within next 24 hours or so, that price point has reached to 2100 pesos, which equals to $93.82.

Argentina and many other countries face high inflation numbers every year, making hardware more expensive than Western territories. Only good thing they have in terms of gaming is competent regional prices that people are abusing now.

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Many people lining up to buy the game cheap using VPN has apparently encouraged Sony to shot up its overall retail price. Whereas prices are drastically raised in Argentina by 289%, there was a 357% increase in Turkey and 301% for Russia.

Horizon Zero Dawn from developer Guerrilla Games is debuting on PC next month and will be published by PlayStation Mobile. Players will get their hands on Horizon base game, Frozen Wilds DLC expansion and all downloadable content.

Horizon Zero Dawn PC Release Date

Guerrilla Games shows-off latest features and improvements for PC version of Horizon Zero Dawn, releasing August 7.

In a totally unexpected marketing move, Hermen Hulst of Worldwide Studios officially confirmed back in March that 2017 action role-playing game Horizon Zero Dawn is getting a PC port and is scheduled to arrive on summer 2020.

In a recent announcement, developer Guerrilla Games has revealed that Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition priced $49.99 only will be released on August 7, 2020, for Windows PC platform via Epic Games Store and Steam.

Horizon Zero Dawn PC Release Date

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Guerrilla Games released a new trailer showcasing key-features for PC version of HZD: Complete Edition.

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You can tell that Guerrilla Games really know their PC audience very well by taking a brief look at the trailer as they focus on options menu rather than gameplay or story and swinging those beautiful display sliders to entice eager fans.

Complete Edition for Horizon includes its base game with Frozen Wilds expansion pack and bunch of PC specific features like some major graphical enhancements, ultra-wide screen support, unlocked frame-rate and much more.

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Horizon Zero Dawn on PC also offers control options, benchmarking tool and graphical customization. A number of options for adjusting anti-aliasing and anisotropic filtering are added but there will be no ray-tracing support.

HZD: Complete Edition allows you to change the field of view to a maximum of 100 degrees on PC. Players can enjoy higher frame-rates than console and resolutions up to native 4k depending on their hardware specification.

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Horizon features a strong female character named Aloy, a young hunter from Nora tribe who ventures through an open-world in an epic journey to uncover a mystery and fights off various mechanical beasts in a post-apocalyptic future.

Horizon Zero Dawn was formerly launched as a PlayStation 4-exclusive title that has sold over 10 million copies so far by February 2019. A sequel, Horizon Forbidden West has been revealed for PlayStation 5 with a 2021 release window.

Sea of Thieves: Lost Treasures Update Live Now

Lost Treasures free update goes live for Sea of Thieves with more limited time events, Pirate Emporium stock and more.

Coming soon to popular PC gaming platform Steam, open-world pirate simulator title Sea of Thieves from developer Rare Studio and publisher Xbox Game Studios readying up to receive its latest monthly content update for free.

Though a bit late, free monthly update for May titled Lost Treasures are live now on Windows PC, Xbox Game Pass and Xbox One. Players will be busy picking new challenges, taking part in events and enjoy more activities of Tall Tales.

Sea of Thieves: Lost Treasures Update Live Now

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A brand-new trailer released by Rare Studio highlights on key-features of recent Lost Treasures update.

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Those who love some narrative-driven adventures can explore all nine Tales to complete entire series about legendary pirates in Shores of Gold story cycle, which has recently included two more; The Seabound Soul and Heart of Fire.

There will be helpful tooltips to guide you through map and every Tall Tales chapter has added checkpoints now, so you can play and leave when you please only to return back later without having to start over everything from scratch.

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Every new and old pirate can jump onto currently ongoing limited time event Tall Tales Retold and earn precious loot. Also, look out for new challenges each day and receive Daily Bounties to get showered with Doubloons and gold.

If you are looking for more activities, Lost Treasures got you covered up with weekly Fort Night events inbound for every Friday. Reaper's Rewards event on the other hand is offering rewards in new Reaper emotes for putting double duties.

Reaper's Rewards Event

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Work on behalf of Trading Company for having a chance to earn Blighted Ship set, inspired by State of Decay. Pirates surely would love to acquire undead themed figurehead, flag, hull and sails in Blighted Bonus to decorate their ship.

Lost Treasures update brings back Hunter's Haul fishing event to try out your rod-handling skills by catching fishes and earn Ancient Coins. Ruby Splashtail Ship Set and Splashtail Monarch items are on sale at Pirate Emporium this month.

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Meanwhile, take a moment to capitalize your earnings and cash them in daily during Gold Rush hours for some extra booty. So, be more mindful of picking spoils form Daily Bounties, Fort Night or in Tall Tales to ensure a hefty payday.

PC players on Steam can join on board Sea of Thieves for a definitive experience from June 3, 2020. Xbox Game Studios have included cross-play support to play together online with players on Windows 10 and Xbox One platforms.

Jump Force Shoto Todoroki DLC Release Date

Shoto Todoroki from My Hero Academia anime is joining Characters Pass 2 of Jump Force on May 26, 2020.

Assembling biggest names in anime history, crossover fighting game Jump Force by developer Spike Chunsoft and publisher Bandai Namco Entertainment already added several post-launch DLC characters and continues to add more.

Back in April, Bandai Namco announces Shoto Todoroki from My Hero Academia to join five characters roster in Characters Pass 2. It was revealed today that Todoroki will arrive on May 26 for all and on May 22 for Season Pass 2 owners.

Jump Force Shoto Todoroki DLC Release Date

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Shoto is a fan-favorite character to join an impressive roster of Jump Force with his "Half-Cold, Half-Hot" persona. He is the fourth recruit from My Hero Academia manga series following All Might, Izuku "Deku" Midoriya and Katsuki Bakugo.

Those who purchased Character Pass 2 for $17.99 on any platform will get early access to all included DLC characters prior launch. Players can also choose to buy Todoroki or any other fighters of their choice individually for $3.99 only.

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Shoto Todoroki is armed with ice and fire-based moves and he can create shards of ice or scorching flame to attack any opponents. His appearance will highlight upcoming Season 5 of My Hero Academia that was announced last month.

Bandai Namco continues to support Jump Force through a series of DLC releases, adding more fighters from Shōnen Jump universe. A planned release for a Nintendo Switch version of the game is currently scheduled for later this year.

Dark Souls Series Hits 27 Million Sales, Dark Souls 3 Sold 10 Million

Acclaimed action RPG series Dark Souls has sold over 27 million copies, Dark Souls III adds more than 10 million units.

Despite being an incredibly punishing experience, action role-playing game series Dark Souls from developer From Software has established a brand-new genre known as "Soulsborne" that begin its journey with 2009 title Demon's Souls.

According to an official press release by publisher Bandai Namco Entertainment, it was revealed today that Dark Souls franchise has sold over 27 million units worldwide and Dark Souls III alone has added 10 million copies to that number.

Dark Souls Series Hits 27 Million Sales, Dark Souls 3 Sold 10 Million

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Taking 27 million sales number into account, latest installment of Dark Souls series apparently contributed more than 37% in total sales, which adds combined sales of base game and "Fire Fades Edition", complete version will all DLCs.

Originally made its debut back in March 2016 for Japan and then a month later for worldwide, Dark Souls III is a globally beloved video game franchise based on a dark fantasy setting and still very much popular among player community.

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Moving away from "Soulsborne" genre, From Software has also worked on critically-acclaimed titles like Bloodborne (2015) and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice (2019), both of which were directed by Dark Souls creator Hidetaka Miyazaki.

Miyazaki is planning his return by teaming up with Game of Thrones author George R. R. Martin for upcoming action RPG title Elden Ring. Though not much of that project is revealed yet, From Software is likely to return to its "Soulslike" roots.

Nioh 2 Gets Photo Mode and New Missions

Team Ninja releases more action-packed missions and Photo Mode feature for PS4 masocore game Nioh 2.

It has been months since publisher Koei Tecmo Games in association with and Sony Interactive Entertainment released long-anticipated action role-playing PlayStation 4-exclusive game Nioh 2 that met with critical and commercial success.

After reaching a milestone of selling over one million units worldwide, Team Ninja revealed a release date for its first DLC expansion. Also, a free content update is rolled out adding new Guardian Spirit, missions, Photo Mode and more.

Nioh 2 Gets Photo Mode and New Missions

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First major feature of recent Update 1.09 will be Photo Mode for Nioh 2, which is a more than a simple add-on. There are a wide range of camera settings including image exposure, filters, gradation, lighting adjustments and others to explore.

Nine new missions that are comprised of several sub-missions and one Twilight mission were added as part of latest update. 1.09 to introduce new Guardian Spirit Mizuchi to the game but no instructions on how to unlock them was found.

Nioh 2 Photo Mode Settings

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Nioh 2 will be getting three DLC release for additional content such boss characters, skills, storylines and Yokai. Fresh armor and a new weapon will give players an edge on performance over set stances to tackle deadly challenges.

First expansion pack for Nioh 2 titled "The Tengu's Disciple" is currently set to release on July 30, 2020. Dev team will eventually deliver end-game content and new difficulty levels to further expand campaign mode adventures.

Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath Gameplay Reveal

NetherRealm reveals brand-new gameplay footage for Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath, out on May 26, 2020.

Only a week ago, developer NetherRealm Studios and publisher Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment has officially announced upcoming paid DLC expansion pack Aftermath and new fighters for 2.5D fighting game Mortal Kombat 11.

Aftermath is set to arrive on May 26, 2020, for Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, serving as a story addition. NetherRealm just revealed a full-length gameplay trailer in anticipation of its release by end of this month.

Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath Gameplay Reveal

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A lengthy gameplay trailer of Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath is revealed showcasing moves of new Kombatants.

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Kick-starting right after MK11 final boss battle, Aftermath DLC debuts of two returning series character; Shokan warrior Sheeva, God of Wind Fujin and cybernetic cop from a distant future, officer Alex Murphy AKA Robocop from 80's movie.

Though story premise of Aftermath may not suit Robocop much, players are still very much intrigued to see how everyone's favorite android police character plays out and eventually fares against greatest protectors of Earthrealm.

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Often assisted by peacekeeping machine ED-209, majority of RoboCop's moves are mostly shooting-based including Fatality and Krushing Blows. Fujin specializes in aerial attacks and Sheeva excels in stomping over her opponents.

Just like any other guest fighters, RoboCop had a gray suit in first film and it was much bluer in RoboCop 2. MK11: Aftermath expansion will feature both of them to choose from and a Cyber Ninja RoboCop variant, which is NetherRealm version.

RoboCop in Mortal Kombat 11

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Mortal Kombat 11 has already added The Joker from DC Comics and Terminator T-800 from The Terminator franchise. RoboCop is their latest inclusion to DLC character roster from non-Mortal Kombat media for upcoming Kombat Pack 2.

When Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath finally launches, how these fighters interact with existing roster will be worth looking forward to. Purchasing early on PS4 gets you a free MK11 dynamic theme of Raiden and Liu Kang as pre-order bonus.

Arnold Schwarzenegger Joins Predator: Hunting Grounds

Hollywood superstar Arnold Schwarzenegger will join as Major Dutch Schaefer for Predator: Hunting Grounds in May 26, 2020.

Recreating legacy of a classic space alien, online asymmetrical shooter title Predator: Hunting Grounds by developer IllFonic and publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment has debuted back in April 2020 for Windows PC and PlayStation 4.

In upcoming new Hunting Grounds DLC, Austrian-American actor Arnold Schwarzenegger (Conan the Barbarian, The Terminator), who played Major Alan "Dutch" Schaefer in 1987 sci-fi horror film Predator, will reprise his role in action.

Arnold Schwarzenegger Joins Predator: Hunting Grounds

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IllFonic was heavily inspired by '87 original Predator movie while working on Hunting Grounds and bringing back Arnold in one of his most iconic role is a truly wholesome experience for entire dev team as well as player community.

First free update is set to release on May 26, which will revive Dutch's story and integrate into in-game universe. Anyone who owns base game can learn where Dutch has been for all these years and hear it in voice tapes as you progress.

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A paid DLC will follow on same day that gives you playable version of Dutch, alongside his early access to his QR5 "Hammerhead" Rifle and knife. All players will receive these weapons later in June for free though another monthly update.

Dutch has aged up over time and getting his image right by working with Arnold himself is no child's play. Since Schwarzenegger has never appeared in any related media franchise since 1987, these add-ons will be canon in Predator universe.

Predator: Hunting Grounds DLC Roadmap

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Though there are no details on whether Dutch will have any unique gameplay traits, it is safe to assume that Schwarzenegger will surely drop some of his catchy one liner jokes as he and his fellow Fireteam members give chase to lone Predator.

Predator: Hunting Grounds revealed its initial DLC roadmap as part of post-launch support with more to arrive soon. In coming months, IllFonic will be offering more free and paid content to players featuring game modes, weapons and more.

Doom Eternal First DLC Teased

id Software teases to explore next chapter of Doom Eternal in upcoming story DLC expansion in newly revealed images.

Without falling short on fan-expectation, first-person shooter game Doom Eternal from developer id Software and publisher Bethesda Softworks has made its debut on Google Stadia, PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in March.

id Software knows pretty well that Doom fans are always up for some hardcore demon-slaying action and therefore, has offered a glimpse at upcoming first campaign DLC with two brand-new images, featuring new locations.

Doom Eternal First DLC Teased

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Following a massive success of Doom reboot in 2016, iconic series protagonist Doom Slayer returns for a sequel that has a more lore-focused story campaign mode with new tools to reap and tear through demonic forces of Hell.

This sudden reveal came ahead of an update that adds new content and optimizations for base game. Latest patch will introduce Empowered Demons into single-player experience and Echelon Leveling for max level players in Battlemode.

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On Twitter, official account for Doom game has teased players with two screenshots from DLC campaign.

🚨sneak peak screenshots from our first upcoming campaign DLC🚨 pic.twitter.com/9cOovcZ1Dt

— DOOM (@DOOM) May 8, 2020

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One of recently released screenshots shows a site that looks a lot like Maykr world and the second one seems to be a colossal oil rig. Aside from these images, there is not much to go on and decipher about Doom Eternal DLC for now.

However, a description from Year One Pass content suggests of a new enemy from another realm and more wave of demons. So, have your chainsaw ready and super shotgun reloaded in anticipation of a violent confrontation.

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Brief summery for impending DLC expansions of Doom Eternal noted in Year One Pass reads as follow.

Your victory over Hell’s armies pulled humanity back from the edge of extinction, but it came at a cost. An imbalance of power in the heavens requires the true ruler of this universe to rise and set things right. Wage war across never-before-seen realms of the DOOM Universe, fight against new demons, and wield new abilities in your never-ending battle against the forces of evil.

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Given how well Eternal was received on all platforms, people will surely be excited to enjoy some more slaughterfest with Doomguy in a DLC and developers will hopefully be revealing more information than just a tease soon.

Available for pre-order now, Doom Eternal Year One Pass includes two DLC expansions and one of them will be arriving in 2020. id Soft is currently working on a Nintendo Switch version of the game that has yet to reveal a release date.

Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath DLC Announced

NetherRealm Studios announces paid DLC expansion Aftermath for Mortal Kombat 11, coming May 26.

A year after releasing 2.5D fighting game Mortal Kombat 11, developer NetherRealm Studios and publisher Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment is finally ready to explore next chapter of through additional post-launch DLC content.

After a brief tease for release of an upcoming paid expansion, NetherRealm has announced Aftermath DLC today featuring brand-new cinematic story, new fighter characters and skin packs, set to arrive on May 26 for all platforms.

Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath DLC Announced

WARNING: THE FOLLOWING CONTAINS POTENTIAL SPOILERS FOR MORTAL KOMBAT 11.

Latest official trailer for MK11 takes a twisted turn and expands its critically acclaimed story campaign.

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Story mode for Mortal Kombat 11 leads to collision of many different timelines due to intervention from Kronika, keeper of time. Raiden merges with revenant form of Liu Kang, becoming Fire God Liu Kang to thwart her evil plan.

After she is defeated in battle, Liu Kang gains control over sands of time and intends to restore history alongside a now-mortal Raiden. From here on, MK11 story expansion Aftermath kick-starts with a new twist that no one has foreseen.

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Before they could precede, Fujin, Nightwolf and Shang Tsung show up from a portal warning him to stop. Kept as Kronika's prisoners, they are freed upon her demise and now came to warn Liu Kang before he unknowingly dooms everyone.

During his fight with Kronika, her Crown of Souls was shattered by Liu Kang and an attempt to restart history without it will destroy her Hourglass and all reality as well unless they retrieve it from Shang Tsung's island before she can take it.

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A recurring villain and sub-boss in Mortal Kombat history; Shang Tsung has made a surprise return for Kombat Pack DLC and reprised by actor Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, who portrayed the character in 1995 live-action Mortal Kombat movie.

Newest addition of Kombatants includes returning character Fujin, who is God of Wind wielding a signature crossbow and sword. Making his debut in Mortal Kombat 4, he can walk on and command air to use it against his rivals in a fight.

Kombat Pack 2 Revealed

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Also joining in latest roster is Sheeva, a multilimbed Shokan warrior of pure brute force to decimate her opponents, followed by iconic cybernetic police officer, Alex Murphy AKA Robocop from a dystopian futuristic Detroit City.

Similar to Hiroyuki Tagawa, actor Peter Weller (Dexter, Sons of Anarchy) is reviving his character from 1987 action film RoboCop. All three newly revealed DLC fighters will be part of next Kombat Pack instead of individual release.

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In a free update on Aftermath DLC release, Mortal Kombat 11 players will receive four new stages; Dead Pool, Kronika's Keep, RetroKade and Soul Chamber. NetherRealm dev team is bringing back Friendships and Stage Fatalities.

Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath story DLC is priced $39.99 only, bundled with Kombat Pack 2 characters and currently available for pre-order on Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One to get Eternal Klash skin pack as bonus.