The next mainline title, is due to release sometime in the coming year. Whereas last year's took the series back to its smaller, stealth-based roots, seems to be building upon the larger, Action RPG entries that started with 2017 and were last seen in 2020's .
will see the series venturing to Feudal Japan, a location that has long been teased throughout the series through a variety of Easter eggs, clues, and hints. Despite fans expressing their desire for an entry in the series, it seemed unlikely when the 's creative director, Alex Hutchinson, stated in 2012 that a Feudal Japanwould be one of the most "" for a series always trying to do something new (via. ).
Not much has been officially revealed about other than the location, time period, and the fact it will be connected to Ubisoft's new launcher. Previous reports suggest that there will be two protagonists in , a Black samurai named Yasuke — who is reportedly based upon a real historical figure — and a Japanese woman named Naoe on a quest for revenge.
A new report from states that while the franchise isn’t moving to a new engine necessarily, it will be using a substantial evolution of it named the ‘’ to unify all the various studios working on the series. As a result, the teams have had to completely overhaul everything in the series, including animations, its parkour system, dynamic weather, and more.
This seems to have resulted in not only building upon and evolving what came before, with combat similar to — albeit with more gore, including blood, and decapitations — but also taking from other Ubisoft IPs. Whereas some of the RPG titles focused more on combat over the series' stealthy roots, stealth seems to be playing a major role in .
, and all used tall grass and bushes to sneak around locations, and this element of stealth will reportedly be returning. 's stealth will take this further, however, including features similar to those seen in in which the player can manipulate light and create shadows by extinguishing torches, and where the characters can go prone to reduce visibility.
's report stated that its team had been shown footage from in which players were able to build a settlement, much like they could in 's Ravensthorpe. The Ravensthorpe settlement served as a base of operations for Eivor and their clan that could be invested in over time.
Most of 's settlement started with very basic tents, but as players progressed in Eivor's journey, they were able to allocate resources and materials earned from raiding the countryside to unlock Ravensthorpe's full potential. This included building a Longhouse in which the clan could have lavish feasts and form alliances, a barracks for the customizable warriors and raiding party to reside, a
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A new gameplay mechanic mentioned in 2.2 leaks has the potential to change the game forever if it ends up being true. Currently, the game is entering Version 2.1, following the release of Penacony earlier this year. While players are being introduced to three new characters in 2.1, as well as more main story quests and plenty of events, leakers are already setting their sights on the upcoming patches, and several reliable details are arising from the rumored pieces of information.
Over the years since , CD Projekt Red has released several major patches with new features such as a working Metro system, multiple apartments, car combat, and more. With the studio recently confirming that no more major updates are coming to as its developers turn their attention toward the game's sequel, there are some further improvements to one of its later features that should be incorporated in 's launch.
has reportedly been delayed into 2025. The China-based mobile spin-off was announced as part of the Ubisoft Forward showcase in 2022 but has apparently been in development for at least four years. After its closed beta tests in 2023, many thought it was on track for a 2024 launch.
There are some significant implications for the being carried by the announcement of. While a new mobile game was announced alongside the new title for Pokémon Day 2024, no correlation was drawn between the two aspects of the wider franchise. Nevertheless, considering past development patterns, will have a huge impact on the TCG, with one potential change in particular being especially notable.
The newest big crossover for pairs the collectible card game with the series, but there's a major reason why the collaboration might not be everything that it could be. Although there was a time when the fantasy CCG teaming up with a pulp history video game series might have seemed like a pipe dream, the brand has made IP crossovers a regular thing. From to an crossover, there's been something for just about everyone, but even fans might not love the newest venture.
Alleged PlayStation 5 Pro specs have been leaked online, and are indicating a significant jump up in power offered by Sony's as-yet-unconfirmed mid-generation console.
As everyone eagerly awaits the release of the Apple iPhone 16 series, some Apple fans are worried about recent news. A leak from an tipster Majin Bu suggests that the new iPhones might see a reduction in battery life, which is making users who want their phones to last longer feel uneasy. The leak talks about the Apple iPhone 16 Plus battery size: The suggestion is that -
Embark Studios releases Update 2.0 for The Finals, making sweeping changes to the game by introducing unique new abilities, weapons, and game show event for players to check out. The complete refresh in content should go a long way to bringing lapsed players back after the game experienced a major population drop nearly a month after The Finals shadow dropped during The Game Awards.
A new set of 2.2 leaks are hinting at one of the new characters in the patch not being worth pulling for. The turn-based RPG is in the final stretch of Version 2.2, which introduced the world of Penacony. While a lot of information about Version 2.1 has yet to be confirmed with the official 2.1 livestream, developer HoYoverse has already announced some of the characters for Version 2.2 – one of which has had details about their gameplay kit leaked. Unfortunately, that information suggests they may not be worth the Stellar Jade investment.
After taking the game down in 2023, Warner Bros and Player First Games confirms the return of MultiVersus, giving fans a release date and showcasing a ton of changes including a new game engine powering the experience. Originally launching in 2022 under the Open Beta label, MultiVersus gave fans a Smash Bros style experience as it pitted numerous Warner Bros IPs against one another from the likes of DC, Scooby Doo, Cartoon Network, and even Space Jam's LeBron James. However, as the updates began to slow, the player base dropped off as well, with player feedback focused on the lack of new content.
The anticipation for Apple's next flagship is reaching new heights as CAD schematics of the iPhone 16 Pro have made their way online, revealing some intriguing design changes from its predecessor, the iPhone 15 Pro. Leaked by 91Mobiles, the schematics showcase the smaller version of the iPhone 16 Pro, set to replace the current iPhone 15 Pro. Despite being slightly larger, measuring 149.6 x 71.4 x 8.4 mm, the iPhone 16 Pro is expected to be more compact than competitors like the Google Pixel 8 and Google Pixel 9.