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A new PS5 single-player game inspired by Resident Evil, developed by Chinese studio Invercity Game Works, features gun-fu combat and parasitic upgrades, set in a post-apocalyptic world with retro tech, but no release date has been announced yet.
The upcoming Star Wars Outlaws game from Ubisoft will require an internet connection to install, even for those with a physical edition, as confirmed by the game's box art and pre-order information. While the exact installation size is still unknown, players will need to be online for the initial setup and any future updates. The game is set to release on August 30, 2024, for PC, Amazon Luna, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X | S, offering a single-player experience with an online installation requirement.
Despite a 97 percent drop in player base six months after its launch, Starfield's declining numbers shouldn't be cause for concern. As a single-player game, its main goal is to provide an immersive experience for players to enjoy and move on from, unlike live-service titles. The drop-off in players is expected as most would have completed the game by now, and similar trends have been seen with other successful single-player games like Elden Ring. It's time to stop judging single-player experiences by metrics meant for live-service games.
Supermassive Games, known for titles like Until Dawn, is collaborating with Behaviour Interactive to develop an interactive single-player game set in the Dead by Daylight universe. The game, to be revealed at The Game Awards, will feature a new cast of characters and offer an intense narrative experience with life-or-death decisions. It is expected to be similar in size and scope to Supermassive Games' previous title, The Quarry, and is slated for release in 2025 or 2026.
EA has officially announced the development of a single-player Black Panther game in collaboration with Marvel Games. The game is being developed by Cliffhanger Games, a new Seattle studio led by former Monolith Productions boss Kevin Stephens. The studio aims to provide players with more agency and control over their narrative in the story-driven video game. The game will be a third-person game set in the expansive and reactive world of Wakanda, exploring the experience of taking on the mantle of Black Panther. This is the second Black Panther game in development, with the other being Amy Hennig's Marvel project at Skydance New Media. The game is still in the early stages of development.
Naughty Dog has announced that it needs more time for its upcoming multiplayer game in The Last of Us universe, but has teased an unannounced single-player game. The developer had originally planned to release the multiplayer mode as part of The Last of Us Part II, but later decided to prioritize the single-player campaign. The studio has been facing development troubles, according to a recent report. Naughty Dog's most recent game, The Last of Us Part II, received critical acclaim but was divisive among players. There is no word on when more details will be shared about either game.