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Ubisoft has announced that the next public play test for XDefiant will run from April 19-21, available for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Players can preload now and earn various rewards, including weapon skins and XP boosts. The test will help prepare for the game's launch, with a tentative target of summer 2024.
XDefiant is preparing for a Server Test Session on April 19, following reports of a toxic work culture. The test may extend beyond the initially announced 12-hour period if internal testing goes well. The game is tentatively targeting a summer release date, with the Play Test Session available for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. However, given the game's turbulent development, plans are subject to change.
Call of Duty: Black Ops Gulf War is set to be featured at the Xbox Showcase in June, with plans for a traditional reveal outside of Warzone prior to the event. The game, developed by Raven Software with multiplayer and zombies handled by Treyarch Games, is expected to have a deep dive into its campaign during the showcase, with more details on multiplayer and zombies to follow in August. Additionally, Xbox is preparing to announce its back catalog of games following the acquisition of Activision Blizzard, hinting at more Call of Duty-related announcements in June.
Tech expert Rich Leadbetter predicts that GTA 6 won't run at 60FPS on the PS5 Pro due to the console's CPU limitations, despite a 10% increase in GHz. The PS5 Pro's "High CPU Frequency Mode" may not significantly impact FPS performance for most games. While the game will look better on the PS5 Pro thanks to its improved GPU, the potential release of the console in holiday 2024 is uncertain due to a lack of first-party games.
Xbox announces upcoming titles for Xbox Game Pass in March 2024, including PAW Patrol World, SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom – Rehydrated, Control Ultimate Edition, No More Heroes 3, Lightyear Frontier, and MLB The Show 24. The addition of Activision and Blizzard games, such as Diablo IV, is also announced. The lineup features a mix of classics and new releases, with notable titles like Control and Lightyear Frontier, offering diverse gameplay experiences for subscribers.
Rumors suggest that the rhythm-based action game Hi-Fi Rush may be targeting a release on the rumored Nintendo Switch 2, with a possible announcement still months away. Questions about potential compromises in gameplay on the original Switch arose, making a release on the successor system seem plausible. The recent PlayStation release has been officially confirmed, while two Xbox games, Grounded and Pentiment, have been announced for the Switch.
Hi-Fi Rush, a game that was initially released on Xbox Series X|S and PC, is now rumored to be coming to the PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch based on new t-shirt textures found in the game's files. The game, which received widespread acclaim for its art style, gameplay, and soundtrack, has reached over 3 million players since its launch in January 2023. Tango Gameworks and Xbox have not yet commented on the potential release.