Diablo 2 Resurrected – Release Date and Beta Infos
What kind of game is this? Diablo 2 Resurrected is a major remaster of the old game Diablo 2 and the accompanying expansion Lord of Destruction. The remaster aims to modernize the hack-and-slash visually and also release it on consoles.
What has been announced? During E3, the official release date for Diablo 2 Resurrected was slated. The game will be released on September 23. Prior to that, there will be an open beta, during which you won’t be able to play all the content.
Exact details about the release and the beta can be found here: Release date for Diablo 2 Resurrected confirmed: Soon you will be playing the grand hack-and-slash in beautiful graphics.
Redfall – First Insight
What kind of game is this? Redfall will be an open world first-person shooter focused on co-op. In an initial trailer, you see 4 characters facing the threat of vampires together while utilizing various skills.
The vampires, in turn, are a failed experiment and are starting to evolve and learn new abilities. Redfall mixes modern weapons and a fantasy world. Furthermore, a robot accompanies the players, reminiscent of Claptrap from Borderlands.
What has been announced? Redfall was presented for the first time by Bethesda. However, there are not many details available. We only know that the release is supposed to take place in summer 2022 for PC and Xbox Series X/S. Furthermore, the shooter will be available in the Game Pass right on the first day.
Escape from Tarkov
What kind of game is this? Escape from Tarkov is an online shooter that has been released for PC. The game relies fully on the hardcore aspect and has captivated many players. In every round, you start anew and try to survive and ultimately emerge as the victor from the match.
The entry can be quite harsh, and mistakes are unforgiving. One wrong step, and everything can be lost – a certain thrill is thus ever-present. The loot from a match can be used to upgrade your hideout.
What has been announced? The shooter has released a new trailer for the upcoming map “Streets of Tarkov.” The focus of the new map is battles in the streets. The areas within the Concordia buildings are tight and dark, while the surrounding areas are more spacious and open.
All the details about the new map and the content shown in the trailer can be found here: Escape from Tarkov shows the trailer for the new map – street battles and destructible walls.
Back4Blood
What kind of game is this? Back 4 Blood is a cooperative first-person shooter from the makers of Left 4 Dead. You find yourself at the center of a war against the infected. There is also a campaign that you can experience solo or co-op.
Additionally, there are more multiplayer contents, such as a PvP mode where players can represent either the cleaners or the infected.
The game is set to be released on October 12, 2021, and can already be pre-ordered in various packages starting at €59.99.
What has been announced? At the Summer Game Fest, a new trailer for the game was shown. We have embedded it for you:
Call of Duty: Season 4
What kind of game is this? Call of Duty: Cold War and the battle royale Warzone are shooters from Activision. While Cold War focuses more on a story campaign and classic multiplayer modes, Warzone is a battle royale for up to 150 players. Both titles are regularly expanded.
What has been announced? The new Season 4 for both titles has been presented. The trailer already shows first innovations, including:
- new multiplayer maps for Cold War
- new content for the zombie mode
- a potential new Gulag for Warzone
We have gathered all the information about Season 4 here: CoD Cold War & Warzone: Everything we know about Season 4 – Facts, Leaks, Rumors.
Dungeons & Dragons Dark Alliance
What kind of game is this? The new Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance is the spiritual successor to Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance 1 and 2 (2001 and 2004). The game is being developed by Wizards Studio and Tuque Games (“Livelock”).
You will play as one of four characters in the group around the Drow Drizzt Do‘Urden, who played an important story role in the earlier parts. The “Forgotten Realms” are being threatened by dark forces, and you are to ensure they are eliminated.
To do this, you’ll venture alone or in dynamic co-op with up to three other players to fight against trolls, ice dragons, beholders, and more. You will complete various missions and gather equipment and experience to become stronger.
We played the new ARPG Dark Alliance, and it seems perfect for a cozy co-op evening.
What has been announced? During the Summer Game Fest, there was a short video with gameplay insights presented by moderator Geoff Keighley. We have embedded the video for you:
Paladins
What kind of game is this? Paladins: Champions of the Realm is Hi-Rez Studios’ answer to games like Overwatch or Battleborn. In the hero shooter, 5 players face off against each other, trying to gain control of the battlefield in various game modes.
Each character has a set of three unique abilities that provide certain advantages on the battlefield.
What has been announced? Paladins will have a crossover with the heroes of Gen:LOCK. This is an animated web series by Gray Haddock. Five new heroes were introduced who will make the shooter more lively:
- Chase Viktor
- Yasamin Lex
- Cammie Maeve
- Kazu Zhin
- Valentina Kinessa
Additionally, there will be numerous new cosmetic contents surrounding Gen:LOCK.
Halo Infinite – Multiplayer Info
What kind of game is this? This is the long-awaited latest installment in the Halo series, making it a first-person shooter in a sci-fi setting. Once again, you play the famous Master Chief and explore another ring world.
Halo Infinite should offer a campaign that follows the story of Halo 5. This campaign will be buy-to-play. A multiplayer is also planned, which should be free-to-play.
What has been announced? During the E3 presentation, no specific release date was mentioned yet. It was only stated that it’s coming in “Holiday 2021,” toward the Christmas shopping season. However, it is new that the free-to-play multiplayer and the campaign will launch simultaneously.
It was also revealed that the multiplayer will be playable at 120 FPS.
Endless Dungeon
What kind of game is this? Endless Dungeon is a tactical roguelite action game where you can recruit a team of heroes to protect a crystal from a horde of monsters.
The gameplay takes place in the Endless universe, which already has several games.
What has been announced? Endless Dungeon has received a new gameplay trailer showcasing the first gameplay scenes.
Additionally, the platforms for the release have been announced. The game will be available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and the Nintendo Switch. However, a release date has not yet been specified.
The Dark Pictures: House of Ashes
What kind of game is this? The Dark Pictures: House of Ashes is a new shooter with horror elements. Toward the end of the Iraq War, special forces searching for weapons of mass destruction discover something far deadlier: a buried Sumerian temple housing a nest full of ancient and horrific creatures.
As with the predecessor, you need to make decisions that help you navigate through an underground cave system. However, a wrong decision can have devastating consequences.
What has been announced? The new shooter is set to be released on October 22. The release is planned for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
