All articles tagged with #playable characters
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, launching on November 6th, features a roster of at least 10 confirmed playable characters including Princess Zelda, various Sages, and other allies, with more characters potentially unlockable post-launch. The game continues the hack-and-slash action set in the Zelda universe, introducing new and familiar fighters.
A demo for Marvel Cosmic Invasion on Steam has leaked, revealing additional heroes Iron Man and Phoenix as playable characters, along with potential DLC, expanding the game's roster of Marvel heroes for the upcoming Switch and Switch 2 release.
A leak from a demo of Marvel Cosmic Invasion reveals the final two playable characters as Iron Man and Phoenix, with additional hints at future DLC and a boss character Knull. The game will feature 15 characters and is set to release on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, with the release date yet to be announced.
Marvel's upcoming beat 'em up game 'Cosmic Invasion' for Switch platforms reveals two new playable characters, Beta Ray Bill and Silver Surfer, who join the fight against villain Annihilus, alongside other Marvel heroes.
Michelangelo from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is now a playable character in the upcoming remakes of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 and 4, set to release on July 11, 2025, featuring new tricks, locales, and online multiplayer.
NetEase Games has released the launch trailer for Marvel Rivals, revealing the final five playable characters: Squirrel Girl, Black Widow, Cloak & Dagger, Iron Fist, and Wolverine. The game, featuring 33 characters at launch, will be available on December 6 for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. A special community AMA is scheduled for December 4 on Discord. The game's soundtrack, "Galactic Tunes," will be available on streaming platforms on December 6.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth features a diverse cast of playable characters, including familiar faces like Cloud, Barret, Tifa, Aerith, and Red XIII, as well as surprise appearances such as Yuffie, Cait Sith, Cid, Vincent, Sephiroth, and Zack. Each character has unique roles and abilities, and the game offers a fresh take on when and how they join the party compared to the original.
The version 1.6 update for Honkai: Star Rail, titled "Crown of the Mundane and Divine," will be released on December 27. The update introduces a new area, the Herta Space Station's Seclusion Zone, along with new playable characters: Madam Ruan Mei, Dr. Ratio, and Xueyi. Players will also encounter old friends Blade and Kafka. The update includes a new DLC called Gold and Gears, additional stages in the Forgotten Hall, and various gameplay improvements. The Trailblazer will have a mission to nurture small creatures and can participate in the Critter Pick Scavenging event. Honkai: Star Rail is available on multiple platforms.
The No Return trailer for The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered reveals all the playable characters in the game, generating excitement among gaming enthusiasts on PlayStation.
Genshin Impact's upcoming 4.2 update, "Masquerade of the Guilty," will introduce two new playable characters, expand the region with the France-inspired land of Fontaine, and feature new events. The update will launch on November 8 for mobile, PC, and PlayStation consoles, with cross-progression and coop functionality. Players will explore the new areas of Erinnyes Forest and Morte Region, facing powerful bosses and completing quests. The update will also include new banners for character pulls and limited-time events for rewards.
Square Enix has confirmed that Vincent and Cid will be AI companions and not fully playable characters in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, similar to Red XIII in the Remake. However, Red XIII will be playable this time, along with Cait Sith and Yuffie. Sephiroth will also be briefly playable, while Zack Fair will have an expanded role. Vincent and Cid will still fight alongside the party in an AI-controlled fashion.
Honkai: Star Rail Version 1.2 will introduce new playable characters Blade, Kafka, and Luka. Blade is a five-star Wind Destruction unit who consumes his own HP for greater damage, while Kafka is a five-star Lightning Nihility unit focused on dealing Lightning DoT. Luka, a four-star Physical Nihility character, is also part of the update. The first banner will feature Blade, Arlan, Sushang, and Natasha, while the second banner will include Kafka, Luka, Sampo, and Serval. The update will be available on July 19, 2023.
The version 1.1 update for Honkai: Star Rail, developed by miHoYo, will launch on June 7, featuring three new playable characters, time-limited events, and updated gameplay features. The new characters include Silver Wolf, Luocha, and Yukong, each with unique abilities and skills. The update also includes new companion missions, functional features such as friend chat and automatic enemy pinpointing, and a series of trials to test the combat techniques and strategic thinking of players. Honkai: Star Rail is available on PC, iOS, and Android, with PlayStation versions in development.
HoYoVerse teased Luka, a member of Wildfire, as a playable character in Honkai: Star Rail. He will be a Physical Nihility character and a four-star unit. Luka has a mechanical arm, a dark past, and wants to protect the people of the Underworld. He will appear in Version 1.2 of the game.
Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons is a new co-op brawler game featuring Billy and Jimmy Lee, set in a post-nuclear war New York City. The game boasts seamless tag team abilities and a multitude of strategies for devastating combos, defensive and offensive moves. Players can swap characters on the fly to switch between their individual skills. The game features 13 playable characters, including Marian and newcomer Uncle Matin. It's coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC.