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A previously unrevealed multiplayer God of War game developed by Bluepoint Games was in development with a Greek setting and included elements like Hades and Spartan architecture, but it was ultimately cancelled by Sony due to concerns over its long-term viability. Bluepoint is now reportedly working on a new project, possibly a remake of the original God of War.
Quantic Dream has announced its first multiplayer game, Spellcasters Chronicles, a free-to-play 3v3 arena battle game featuring mage characters with a deck-building system, with a closed beta planned for late 2025 and gameplay showcased at TwitchCon.
Quantic Dream, known for narrative single-player games, is venturing into multiplayer with Spellcasters Chronicles, a free-to-play 3v3 action-strategy game, marking their first multiplayer project, developed with their own in-house engine and aiming to innovate in the crowded multiplayer market, supported by their parent company NetEase.
Quantic Dream is developing Spellcasters Chronicles, a multiplayer game blending deckbuilding, real-time strategy, and third-person action, featuring diverse magic user characters and large-scale summons, with gameplay focused on team battles to destroy opponent lifestones. The game shows promise with its mechanics and lore, but its success will depend on gameplay feel and balance, with beta sessions upcoming for further testing.
Quantic Dream, known for story-driven single-player games, announced its first multiplayer project, Spellcasters Chronicles, a free-to-play 3v3 action strategy game set in a fantasy universe, with a closed beta launching soon. The studio also confirmed ongoing development of its highly-anticipated Star Wars Eclipse, marking a shift towards multi-project development.
Quantic Dream, known for story-driven games, announced a new hero shooter called Spellcasters and is still developing Star Wars: Eclipse, amidst a history of controversy and a shift towards multiplayer and publishing projects.
Bonfire Studios, founded by ex-Blizzard CCO Rob Pardo, has revealed its first game, Arkheron, after nine years of development. The game is a team-based, isometric multiplayer blending MOBAs, battle-royale, and ARPG elements, aiming to innovate in the competitive multiplayer space. Despite industry challenges, Bonfire's careful investment and iterative design process have shaped Arkheron, which is now entering public testing with a focus on building an audience and refining gameplay. The game is positioned to stand out in a crowded market by offering a unique, genre-blending experience.
Square Enix announced Killer Inn, a new multiplayer game combining social deduction and shooter elements, featuring 24 players split into Wolves and Lambs with gameplay involving murder, deduction, and combat, amid concerns about its reception following previous online game failures.
Square Enix announced Killer Inn, a new multiplayer 'murder mystery action' game where 24 players are divided into wolves and lambs, with lambs trying to identify and kill wolves, and wolves trying to eliminate lambs, coming soon to PC with a closed beta available.
Predator: Hunting Grounds, the asymmetric multiplayer game, will receive new updates and content as Illfonic takes over the publishing role from Sony, with plans for a relaunch on PS5 and a debut on Xbox Series consoles. Patch 2.49 in April will bring balancing tweaks and reworks, with new Predators expected later in the year, generating excitement among fans of the game.
Helldivers 2 has exceeded 8 million in sales, surpassing expectations for Sony and developer Arrowhead, with sales continuing to grow. The game has been a monumental success, becoming PlayStation's biggest Steam launch and boasting an all-time concurrent peak of over 458,000 players. Its high-chaos, high-comedy firefights make it a riot to play with friends, and the creative director emphasized the need for compassion and union in response to rivalry with other franchises.
The Finals Season 2, starting on March 14th, will introduce new weapons for all classes, including the Light's 93R burst-fire machine pistol, Medium's FAMAS burst assault rifle, and Heavy's KS-23 slug shotgun, along with new gadgets and tech for each class. The update also brings a new Arena, SYS$HORIZON, featuring glitchy, neon-filled cityscape gameplay, and is available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
PUBG is set to undergo significant changes, including the introduction of destructible environments and a switch to Unreal Engine 5. The addition of destructible environments aims to bring a new level of skill and strategy to the game, with updates and improvements planned over time. Additionally, Krafton is laying the groundwork for a user-generated content platform, empowering players to create and engage with their own content. It remains unclear whether these changes will be available across PC, console, and mobile platforms.
Ubisoft's multiplayer sailing game "Skull and Bones" has received mixed-poor critical reviews and has only garnered around 850,000 players in its first week, including those on a free trial. With a decade-long development cost of around $200 million, the game's full price of $70 and focus on live-service elements have been criticized, leading to concerns about the company's ability to recoup its investment.
Helldivers 2, a PlayStation console exclusive, has surpassed the all-time Steam concurrent player records of games like Destiny 2 and Starfield, but is facing server capacity issues due to the massive player numbers. Developer Arrowhead Game Studios is working to address the problems and ensure players can enjoy the game without interruptions. Despite the issues, the game has received praise for its exceptional combat and progression system.