Freedom Planet 2 zips to consoles on April 4, adds Boss Rush mode

Baldur's Gate 3 added a new difficulty post-launch called Honour Mode. You get one save file, meaning you can't reload when you mess up a dice roll and death is permanent. But that's not challenging enough for YouTuber Fracture who beat the game with nothing but True Strike and reactions.

Amidst widespread reports that Microsoft is set to adapt a new multiplatform release approach that will see it bringing first-party Xbox titles like Gears of War, Sea of Thieves, Hi-Fi Rush, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 to rival platforms, there have been concerns within the Xbox fanbase that this new strategy could signify the end of Microsoft’s plans to continue making dedicated gaming consoles as a whole. Apparently, however, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has assured employees that that isn’t the case.

A Baldur's Gate 3 player has found what might be one of the most frustrating deaths in Honour Mode, as Gale's dead body brings their run to an end. Withers gets some of the blame too, as he inadvertently kills the player while trying to resurrect a fallen Gale.

Studio Wildcard has released a major update to the ARK Development Kit, introducing more options for modders to shape their experiences. Additions include a custom cosmetics system, the ability to transfer items, and a Simple Game Framework.

Just when you thought Larian Studios was done with Baldur’s Gate 3, it announces another major patch. Patch 6 arrives next week and includes new camp idle animations, Legendary Actions for Honour Mode players and bug fixes.

Baldur’s Gate 3 developer Larian has said the game’s next big patch comes out next week, and teased some of the improvements it’s set to make to the sprawling Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game.

Defense Derby, the mobile tower defense game by KRAFTON Studios, has announced that the new character Florea will join the game’s roster. Alongside her arrival comes the Derby Brawl – Florea Mirror Match game mode which will run until February 12th at 4 PM PT.

While I wouldn’t say I’m bad at games by any stretch, I know a game I’ll be bad at when I see one. NanoApostle is one such game, and the frenetic boss rush actioner from developer18Light Game (Pronty) is due out on PC in summer 2024. 

Publisher Xseed Games has confirmed that the retro-inspired platformer Freedom Planet 2 is coming to consoles later this year.

There’s a big new update for RoboCop: Rogue City, with developer Teyon bringing a New Game Plus option, new difficulty level, and more to the throwback 80’s action shooter.

has plenty of difficult bosses that the party will end up facing and possibly dying against, especially in Honour Mode. However, bosses aren't the only threats that can end a run when it just takes a single party wipe to get a game over screen. Even normal enemies can be enough to kill Tav and their party, depending on how the battle is approached and how well the attack rolls go.

Freedom Planet 2 will launch on April 4th GalaxyTrail and Marvelous Europe has confirmed today, with the game set to be release for PS5, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch. The new trailer shows the four protagonists that players can play as, and these include Lilac, Carol, or Milla, and a new playable character called Neera.