If you’ve been craving a bite-sized, atmospheric mystery that throws it back to the golden age of 90s graphic adventures, it’s time to put your sleuthing hat on.
Following a successful stint on PC, developer Making Enemies and publisher DevilishGames have officially brought their dark, pixel-art point-and-click thriller, Scholar Adventure: Mystery of Silence, to consoles!
You can now unravel the secrets of the abbey on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.
What is Scholar Adventure: Mystery of Silence?
The game puts you in the shoes of William, a young and impulsively curious writer desperate for a brilliant plot to kickstart his literary career. His hunt for inspiration leads him to a secluded, moody island monastery.
Once known for its beautiful, echoing choirs, the abbey has fallen completely silent. Following the mysterious madness of its former abbot, the monks have taken a strict, permanent vow of silence. But what starts as a quiet retreat for William quickly spirals into something much darker. Beneath the cold stone walls lies a disturbing secret that was never meant to see the light of day.
Check out the eerie vibe in the official trailer below:
Why You Should Play It
90s Retro Vibe: Built using the PowerQuest engine, it embraces detailed, moody 2D pixel art and inventory-based environmental puzzles that feel straight out of a classic LucasArts or Sierra title.
A Focused, Intense Experience: No filler here. The game is designed as a short, punchy narrative adventure lasting between 1 to 3 hours—perfect for a single, atmospheric evening of gaming.
Immersive Audio: Since the monks won’t talk to you, the narrative relies heavily on a haunting, orchestral soundtrack composed by Antonio Vozmediano.
Multi-Language Support: Playable in English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Catalan, Basque, and Galician.
Whether you want to solve puzzles on the go with the Nintendo Switch or enjoy the gloomy landscapes on your next-gen setup, this indie gem is well worth your time. Grab your copy on your preferred console store today and break the silence!
Looter-shooter fans, it’s time to gear up. To celebrate the second anniversary of The First Descendant, NEXON and the development team hosted Descendant Fest 2026. The packed livestream dropped a massive payload of content announcements, including the Season 4 World Premiere Trailer, a highly ambitious H2 2026 Roadmap, a transparent Creator Roundtable, and an anniversary infographic showcasing the game’s staggering growth over the past two years.
If you missed the stream, don’t worry—we’ve broken down all the major highlights that will define the game for the rest of 2026.
Season 4 Premiere: “The Great Clash”
NEXON kicked things off with the world premiere trailer for Season 4, titled The Great Clash. Arriving on August 20, 2026, the narrative brings the ongoing war with the Vulgus to a cinematic head. A colossal Vulgus warship has appeared directly over Albion, leading to an all-out assault and the long-awaited showdown between the Descendants and the primary villain, Karel.
The H2 2026 Roadmap: Dungeons, Weapons, and PvEvP
The developers laid out a comprehensive release schedule for the second half of 2026, targeting endgame depth, character progression, and entirely new ways to play:
July 15 Update: Intercept Battles are getting a major overhaul. Hard Difficulty and Void Abyss modes will merge into a single tiered system, topped off with a new pinnacle challenge: Void Intercept Battle: Extreme.
August 20 (Season 4 launch): The introduction of Mega Dungeons, massive interactive instances featuring multiple bosses and the cinematic climax against Karel. An ultra-hard, time-limited Conquest Mode and ranking leaderboard will launch two weeks later. August also introduces Trial Mode (an escalating power-fantasy survival run) and the Transcendent Weapon System, launching with 11 core-building weapons designed for long-term farming.
September 17 Update: The fan-favourite sniper Ultimate Hailey joins the roster alongside two unique Ultimate Skill Modules. Players will also get to explore the Cradle of Evolution, a dungeon built on highly randomised elements to keep repeated farming runs fresh.
November Update: Introduces the Henosis Sanctuary dungeon and a brand-new Descendant named Monet.
December Update: The game’s very first asymmetric 3v3 PvEvP mode, Colosseum-A. Two factions will compete to eliminate Vulgus forces while actively sabotaging each other, complete with the ability to temporarily transform into a giant Colossus to crush the opposition. Ultimate Jayber will also round out the year.
Meet the New Descendant: Raven
Stealing the spotlight for the August update is Raven, the charismatic former boss of an Albion back-alley guild. Her combat style is built around high-mobility action, utilising instantaneous repositioning, devastating close-range shotgun blasts, and the unique ability to summon a Raven Form to fight by her side. Lore enthusiasts take note: she is heavily tied to Viessa’s backstory.
Creator Roundtable & 2nd Anniversary Infographic
NEXON utilised the event to emphasise community transparency. The Creator Roundtable brought developers, directors, and community managers face-to-face with content creators to directly address player feedback regarding weapon balancing, grind progression, and upcoming quality-of-life adjustments.
To mark two years live, the team released a 2nd Anniversary Infographic documenting the community’s collective milestones—tracking total hours played, total missions completed, the most-used weapons, and the most popular Descendants. Players can also log on to the official site to check out their own personalised yearly stats.
Anniversary Events & Loot Are Live Now
The second-anniversary celebration is officially underway in-game and runs for approximately two weeks. Players can access the 2nd Anniversary Token Shop to cash in gameplay rewards for brand-new customisation items, returning 1st-anniversary cosmetics, and the highly anticipated debut of the Transcendent Alignment Device.
Additionally, final voting for the player Skin Design Contest runs from July 6 through July 20, and physical merch collectors can now pre-order newly announced figures, including a Nendoroid Bunny and Figma Valby, through August 31.
With a definitive end to the Karel story arc, a weapon progression overhaul, and a bold jump into asymmetric PvEvP, the latter half of 2026 looks to be the most transformative era for The First Descendant yet.
What are you most excited for in the H2 2026 roadmap? Let us know in the comments below!
Indie gaming fans, it’s time to clear your schedules. If you’ve been looking for a fresh, adrenaline-pumping challenge to test your reflexes and spatial awareness, your next obsession has officially arrived.
Developer SIDRALGAMES, alongside co-publishers Selecta Play and Entalto Publishing, are thrilled to announce that HYPERWIRED is out TODAY! This highly anticipated 2D action roguelike space shooter is available right now across Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4|5, and Xbox.
Check out the chaotic action in the official trailer below, check out the game on Steam, and dive into the media assets via the press kit link:
Survive the Void on a Leash: The Ultimate Risk-Reward Mechanic
HYPERWIRED separates itself from the crowded bullet-hell genre with a brilliant, high-voltage gameplay twist: your ship is physically tethered by a power cable to an energy source.
In a galaxy plunged into total darkness, your life support and weaponry are entirely dependent on Space Sockets scattered throughout the procedurally generated sectors.
The Catch: To recharge your energy and unleash maximum firepower, you must plug in.
The Danger: The moment you are tethered, your movement is restricted by the length of your cable.
This creates a frantic, gripping risk-and-reward dynamic. Do you stay anchored to keep your mega-lasers firing while dodging incoming enemy swarms? Or do you unplug, sacrifice firepower, and scramble for safety?
Game Features at a Glance
Deep Build Customisation: Pick up batteries to discover over 250+ bullet modifier combinations and hunt down chips for temporary upgrades.
Permanent Progression: Choose from more than 40 permanent ship upgrades, allowing you to optimise your recharge times, boost firepower, or permanently extend your cable length.
A Fleet to Choose From: Unlock and pilot10+ unique ships, each tailored to different playstyles—from heavy-hitting stealth builds to fast skirmishers.
Rescue an Army: Save stranded pilots lost in the void and watch them join the fray to fight right alongside you.
Elite Boss Battles: Test your skills against screen-filling, monstrous bosses at the end of every galaxy.
Futuristic Slow-Mo System: Feeling overwhelmed by the bullet hell? Activate your ship’s reality-bending slow-motion system to dodge the impossible. Kill enemies to juice it back up!
Beautifully Retro, Unapologetically Fast
Wrapped in a gorgeous 2D pixel-art style and driven by an intense synthwave-infused soundtrack, HYPERWIRED perfectly captures that classic retro arcade adrenaline while offering modern roguelite depth.
Whether you’re playing on the couch with your PlayStation or Xbox, taking the chaos on the go with the Nintendo Switch, or aiming for the leaderboards on PC via Steam, HYPERWIRED is ready to push your gaming skills to the absolute limit.
Don’t get stranded in the void. Grab your copy today, plug in, and master the breach!
If your dream road trip involves parking a highly customizable, solar-powered camper van next to a peaceful lake and shutting out the noise of the world, we have some fantastic news for you.
Developers Square Glade Games and publisher Silver Lining Interactive have officially released the first major content update for Outbound, their smash-hit cosy open-world exploration adventure. The highly anticipated Fishing Update is officially OUT NOW as a free download across all platforms, including Steam, Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and next-gen Switch consoles!
Check out what’s waiting for you on the open road below.
Reel in the Good Vibes: What’s New?
Following an incredibly successful launch in May that welcomed over a quarter of a million players, this free expansion expands on the game’s laid-back, sustainable rhythm without adding any unnecessary stress. Here is what you can expect when you boot up the update:
A Robust Fishing Ecosystem: You can now craft three distinct tiers of fishing rods to cast your line across the game’s colourful biomes. There are 32 unique, collectable fish species waiting to be discovered in the rivers, lakes, and oceans.
Build Your Own Aquarium: Caught an absolute beauty? Don’t worry about survival meters—the team specified that fish aren’t for food! Instead, you can craft 4 different types of Fish Tanks to display your prize catches right inside your mobile home.
Expanded Camper Customisation: Take your interior design to the next level. The update introduces 6 buildable sets of stairs (perfect for creating multi-level camper layouts) and 4 buildable doors so you can finally partition your van into cosy, private rooms.
New Spots to Explore: Keep an eye out for newly added fisherman’s huts and cabins scattered across the maps to kickstart your angling journey and track down your new blueprints.
Whether you are exploring the utopian wilderness completely solo or embarking on an off-grid road trip with up to three friends in online co-op, this update gives you the perfect excuse to park up, slow down, and enjoy the scenery.
Available Now!
The Outbound Fishing Update is a completely free automatic download. You can jump right back into your existing save file or start a fresh journey to experience the new mechanics from scratch.
Pack your bags, upgrade your solar panels, and get ready to catch ’em all from the comfort of your rooftop tent. See you on the road!
Are you playing Outbound solo or in co-op? What does your dream camper van setup look like? Let us know in the comments below!
Gamers and music lovers, grab your instrument of choice and secure your battle jackets. The wait is finally over! Five Houses LLC and creator Dan Martin have officially dropped their critically acclaimed, hilariously bizarre music-based RPG, Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands, onto consoles.
As of today, you can dive headfirst into this rhythmic chaos on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4|5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S for just $19.99 USD.
If you’ve been looking for a turn-based RPG that trades generic health potions for a warm cup of “Barry Friendly’s Tea” and replaces traditional lockpicks with violently kicking down doors, your highly specific wish has been granted.
Check out the chaotic energy waiting for you in the console launch announcement below:
Defeat Your Foes With the Power of… Slapping a Bass?
Originally finding massive success on PC (where it boasts an incredible 98% positive review rating on Steam), Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands follows Faye, Ian, and Briff. This trio of absolute goofball, dysfunctional musicians unknowingly enters a cursed battle of the bands contest where contestants have to fight to the death using the power of music.
What follows is a 15-to-20-hour campaign packed to the brim with sharp humour, hand-drawn frame-by-frame animations, and unforgettable dungeons—including one where you literally crowdsurf through an entire arena.
Why You Need to Play It
The “Measure Effects” Combat System: This isn’t your standard, slow turn-based JRPG. Deathbulge uses a unique combat system that blends real-time decision-making with turn-based strategy. What you do between turns alters the rhythm and flow of battle.
9 Musical Classes: Customise your crew with roles like the supportive Busker or the high-risk, high-reward Headbanger, complete with distinct outfits that show up in every single dialogue portrait and cutscene.
Say Goodbye to Inventory Management: Instead of stocking up on 99 healing items, you collect Merch. Once you have a piece of merch, it’s yours forever—it simply uses “Stock,” a global, refillable resource.
A Truly Alive World: Meet over 120 unique NPCs with dialogue that adapts as you progress through the game. Oh, and singing fish are a vital part of the main narrative. Naturally.
Perks You Can Wear: Sew patches of band logos directly onto your Battle Jacket to gain tactical advantages in combat.
Whether you want to chill on the couch with your PlayStation or Xbox, or take the musical anarchy on the go with the Nintendo Switch, Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands is an absolute must-play indie gem.
Are you ready to join the band? Grab your copy on your favourite console store today for $19.99 USD!
NetEase Games and 24 Entertainment are officially giving a massive high-five to their global community. To celebrate five years of high-octane martial arts action, the developers recently hosted a special anniversary livestream revealing their biggest, boldest expansion yet.
Titled the “GIVE ME FIVE” celebration, this massive content update is scheduled to drop on July 2, bringing game-changing mechanics, a brand-new hero, and a tidal wave of free player rewards.
Dive Into the Deep: The First-Ever Amphibious Map
The absolute crown jewel of the fifth-anniversary update is Wanchu, the first-ever amphibious map in NARAKA: BLADEPOINT history.
For the first time, players aren’t just fighting on land or grappling across rooftops—they are taking the battle beneath the waves. The update introduces a dedicated Submerged Melee Combat system, allowing players to:
Glide across water surfaces without losing momentum.
Dodge, ascend, and descend through a fully three-dimensional underwater space.
Conjure tactical whirlpools and unleash devastating tide-powered finishers.
The Risk: Diving isn’t without its dangers. A new oxygen system ties directly into your stamina. If you mismanage your breath and run out of stamina underwater, you will start taking direct health damage.
New Hero, Transforming Weapon, and Extraction Mode
The “GIVE ME FIVE” update isn’t just changing where you fight; it’s changing how you fight.
Ye Xiu & The Kaleidoscope Parasol
Joining the roster is Ye Xiu, a brand-new hero engineered for aggressive, fast-paced counter-play and direct confrontation. He arrives alongside the Kaleidoscope Parasol, the game’s very first multi-form transforming weapon. Players can fluidly switch the parasol between offensive and defensive forms mid-combo, adding a mind-bending layer of strategy to close-quarters duels.
Stormchant Extraction Map
If Battle Royale isn’t your only vice, the update also introduces Stormchant, a brand-new extraction-style PvE map. Steeped in the lore of the Han Dynasty’s founding emperor, players will venture into treacherous underground caverns, navigate the Baidi Palace, take on the mythical White Snake boss, and attempt a high-stakes imperial rescue.
Massive “GIVE ME FIVE” Free Rewards
To thank the community for five years of undying loyalty, NetEase is packing the July 2 update with an unprecedented haul of free cosmetics and progression boosts. By just logging in and participating, players can claim:
15 exclusive free cosmetics (including soccer-themed outfits and ultimate accessories).
The Extreme Temulch outfit.
Premium skins and a unique look for the new Kaleidoscope Parasol.
Permanent treasure chests and Tae Craftsman Orbs.
A Glimpse into Naraka’s Future
The livestream wrapped up with a major roadmap teaser. For the first time in the game’s history, 24 Entertainment will release two heroes within a single season, with the next hero, Nangong, slated to arrive later this September. Furthermore, players can look forward to upcoming real-world museum crossovers, partnerships with Antarctic research teams, and major anime franchise collaborations.
Whether you are a seasoned parry-master or a lapsed player looking for a reason to dive back in, NARAKA: BLADEPOINT is giving you five fantastic reasons to return to the Morus Isle mythos this July.
Are you ready to test your blade skills underwater? Let us know your thoughts on the new transforming weapon in the comments below!
If you are a fan of retro aesthetics, creeping suspense, and the golden age of 90s point-and-click gaming, you are in for a treat this summer. Publisher DevilishGames and developer Making Enemies have officially announced that their atmospheric indie hit, Scholar Adventure: Mystery of Silence, is breaking its PC boundaries and heading to major consoles on July 3.
Whether you play on the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, or Xbox Series X|S, you will soon be able to dive into this bite-sized psychological mystery from the comfort of your couch.
Check out what to expect from this haunting narrative journey below!
Uncover the Secrets of a Silent Abbey
In this first instalment of the Scholar Adventure series, players step into the shoes of William, a young and impulsively curious writer desperate for a brilliant premise to launch his debut novel. His quest for literary inspiration leads him to a secluded, rocky island housing a remote monastery.
Once a place filled with beautiful songs of worship, the abbey has been plunged into total hush after its former abbot went mad and imposed a strict, absolute vow of silence on all the monks. What starts as a peaceful retreat for William quickly spirals into a dark, unsettling investigation. Within these cold stone walls lies a deeply buried secret—one that was never meant to be uncovered.
Retro Vibes and Dark Humour
Scholar Adventure: Mystery of Silence is a love letter to the classic graphic adventures of the 1990s. The game beautifully blends:
Atmospheric Pixel Art: Detailed, gloomy environments that perfectly capture a sense of isolation and dread under a full moon.
Intricate Soundscapes: A solemn, orchestral soundtrack composed by Antonio Vozmediano that fills the void of the unvoiced characters.
Classic Gameplay: A sleek, intuitive one-click interface featuring environmental and inventory-based puzzles, complete with a unique “ear” icon to listen in on the abbey’s hidden echoes.
Focused Storytelling: With a tight runtime of roughly 1 to 3 hours, it delivers a punchy, highly immersive narrative experience with touches of black humour and multiple endings.
Available for Pre-order and Wishlist Now!
Following its initial successful launch on Steam, the team is thrilled to bring this eerie short story to a wider audience, laying down the groundwork for future entries in the Scholar Adventure universe.
The countdown to July 3 is on! You can already wishlist the game right now on the PlayStation Store and Nintendo eShop, or lock in your pre-order via the Microsoft Store. Will you break the vow of silence to find the truth?
Big news out of EVO! Gameplay Group International and Paramount Games Studio, in collaboration with Avatar Studios, have officially dropped the announcement fans have been waiting for: global pre-orders for AVATAR LEGENDS™: The Fighting Game are now officially live!
If you have ever wanted to settle the ultimate “who would win” debate between a master airbender and a high-tier firebender using frame data and rollback netcode, your time has come.
Whether you play on console or PC, the gates to the Four Nations are officially open for early entry:
PlayStation 5 & Xbox Series X|S: Digital copies are available for pre-order right now directly on the PlayStation®Store and Microsoft Store.
PC Players: You can secure your pre-purchase immediately on Steam.
What to Expect: Expressive Bending Meets Competitive Footsies
Avatar Legends™: The Fighting Game isn’t just a casual cash-in; it’s a beautifully realised, fast-paced 1v1 2D anime fighter. Boasting over 900 frames of gorgeous, hand-drawn animation per character, the game perfectly honours the aesthetic roots of Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra.
Built for both casual fans and hardened EVO veterans, it features a star-studded 12-character launch roster, unique support-character mechanics (yes, you can call in Appa or Momo for an assist), a brand-new canon story mode, and—crucially for the fighting game community—proprietary rollback netcode with full cross-play support at launch.
Pre-Order Bonuses: Gold Skins and Early Beta Access
Securing your copy early doesn’t just show your hype—it grants some massive elemental perks:
Closed Beta Access: Pre-ordering guarantees your ticket into the upcoming Closed Beta, running from July 2nd to July 5th.
Exclusive Cosmetics: Unlock striking gold colour variants for Aang, Korra, Zuko, Katara, Toph, and Sokka.
The Ultimate Support Skin: Snag the exclusive Samurai Appa support character skin.
Go Deluxe for the Year 1 Pass & Community Vote: Players who opt for the Digital Deluxe Edition will receive a digital artbook, the official soundtrack, unique HUDs, and the Year 1 Pass. The pass includes Bolin, Ty Lee, Lin Beifong, and Uncle Iroh.
Better yet, Deluxe pre-orders grant exclusive access to a Community Vote later this summer to choose the final Year 1 DLC character from a powerhouse shortlist: Amon, Kuvira, King Bumi, Asami, or Tenzin.
Release Dates and Pricing
Mark your calendars because the hype train moves fast. AVATAR LEGENDS™: The Fighting Game officially launches digitally on July 23, 2026, for $29.99 / £24.99 (Standard Edition).
For the collectors out there, a physical edition published by PM Studios is slated to arrive later this year, alongside a highly anticipated Nintendo Switch release.
Head over to your platform’s storefront, lock in your pre-order, and prepare to master the elements!
Which character are you maining on day one? Let us know in the comments below!
Gaijin Entertainment has dropped its latest major content update for War Thunder, and it is a massive one. Titled Heavy Cavalry, this patch completely changes the meta for high-tier combined battles by introducing advanced electronic warfare, highly anticipated modern main battle tanks (MBTs), and a diverse fleet of international vehicles across land, air, and sea.
If you thought high-tier matches were chaotic before, brace yourselves—the battlefield is about to get a lot more technical.
Electronic Warfare Alters the Skies
The headline feature of the Heavy Cavalry update is the official arrival of Anti-Radiation Missiles (ARMs) and Electronic Support Measures (ESM). This completely transforms the dynamic between top-tier pilots and radar-guided air defence systems.
Anti-Radiation Missiles: Weapons like the AGM-88 HARM, ALARM, and Soviet Kh-family missiles can now lock onto enemy radar emissions and track them directly to the source.
ESM Equipment: Pilots can utilise ESM to locate signal sources, pinpoint threats, and seamlessly guide weapons to the target.
AA battery players will have to be much more strategic about keeping their radars active, or risk becoming an instant target for suppression of enemy air defences (SEAD).
Top-Tier Armour Reinforcements
Ground forces are receiving a serious firepower upgrade with a fresh line of heavily armoured juggernauts.
Nation
New Additions
Key Features
USA
M1A2 SEP v3
Enhanced frontal turret protection and lethal M829A3 APFSDS rounds.
Russia
?-90M Arena-M
Advanced Active Protection System (APS) capabilities for increased survivability.
Global Trees
Indonesian Leopard 2RI
Bringing unique multi-national representation to high-tier setups.
Global Aviation and Naval Expansion
The update expands the horizons of War Thunder’s global vehicle catalogue. Air combat welcomes the Argentinian IA 58A Pucará, a highly agile, twin-turboprop ground attack aircraft armed with 20 mm cannons and highly flexible payloads—making it a perfect pick for close air support. Players will also be able to take the Serbian J-22M1A Orao into modern strike missions.
Meanwhile, naval captains can look forward to bolstering their fleets with the legendary German warship Admiral Scheer, alongside the heavy-hitting USS North Carolina, ensuring that naval engagements remain just as explosive as the action on land.
Quality of Life & Visual Reworks
Beyond the vehicles, Gaijin has rolled out some fantastic quality-of-life updates:
Map Reworks: Classic maps like Ash River and Winter Ardennes have received complete visual and graphical overhauls while keeping their familiar tactical layouts.
Arrestor Cables: Ground airfields now feature functional arresting gear, giving aircraft equipped with tailhooks a much faster way to come to a halt on short runways.
Manoeuvre Kill Rewards: A highly requested “crash reward” mechanic is now live, meaning you’ll finally get credit if an enemy aircraft crashes near you while trying to dodge your pursuit without taking direct damage.
War Thunder: Heavy Cavalry is live now. Whether you are hunting SAM sites from the cockpit of a jet or trading shots in the latest Abrams variant, this update promises to reshuffle the tactical deck.
The flesh is weak, but the metal is strong! After months of intense anticipation, Fatshark has officially answered the prayers of the Tech-Priests. The cybernetic soldiers of the Adeptus Mechanicus have finally marched into Hive Tertium with the launch of the highly anticipated Skitarii Class for Warhammer 40,000: Darktide.
This isn’t just a minor patch; it’s one of the largest content drops the game has ever seen. Alongside the mechanical might of the Skitarii, players can dive into the Dark Rites live event, conquer fresh Expeditions content, and square off against two terrifying new enemy types.
If you’ve been waiting for a reason to jump back into the meat grinder of Atoma Prime, the Omnissiah has just handed you a glowing, electrified golden ticket. Here is everything you need to know about the massive update.
The New Class: Skitarii Alpha Primus
Step aside, squishy humans. The Skitarii Alpha Primus is an elite cybernetic operative built for ruthless efficiency. Fatshark has delivered a truly unique playstyle that feels vastly different from anything currently on the roster.
Flex Your Augments with Non-Linear Customisation
The Skitarii class features a completely non-linear talent tree that allows you to spec heavily into three distinct combat doctrines:
The Long-Range Assassin: Sniping heretics from afar with pinpoint accuracy.
The Frenzied Melee Servant: Carving through hordes up close.
The Walking Thunderstorm: Utilising living electricity to stun and melt whole rooms.
Bring the Brains: Servo-Skull Companions
One of the coolest features of the Skitarii is the ability to deploy up to three customizable Servo-Skull companions. These floating buddies aren’t just cosmetic; they add a brand-new layer of tactical squad management. You can command them to perform data interrogations (hacking objectives), revive fallen teammates, or rain down fiery doom on enemies with incendiary weapons.
The Sacred Arsenal
The armoury of the Adeptus Mechanicus has opened its vaults. Skitarii players gain access to high-tech, lethal weaponry, including:
Galvanic Rifles & Phosphor Blasters for devastating ranged fire.
Arc Weapons to chain blinding electricity through heretical crowds.
Transonic Blades & Chordclaws that vibrate at microscopic frequencies to slice through carapace armour like butter.
Bonus for Roleplayers: The character customization for this class is deeply immersive. Fatshark allows you to modify your metal type, choosing everything from pristine chrome to rusted, oxidized brass. You can even use a slider-based Voice Modulation system to tune your binary-infused vocal grunts to absolute robotic perfection.
The Dark Rites Live Event & New Scavenge Zone
The update also kicks off the Dark Rites live event, where the Admonition cult is hoarding and corrupting holy relics. Strike teams are tasked with recovering these artefacts, and you’ll have to align yourself with one of two factions for the duration of the event:
Adherents of Saint Messelina: Focuses on team support, granting increased coherence radius, movement speed, and attack speed.
Scourge of the Faithless: Pure offensive power, buffing your raw damage, burn duration, and fire damage.
Additionally, the Expeditions mode expands with a stunning new scavenging area. For the first time, players get to step out into the barren Atoma badlands at dawn, complete with new electrified environmental hazards to avoid.
New Heretics in Hive Tertium
Don’t think the forces of Chaos are going to let you walk over them with your fancy new bionics. The Moebian Sixth has deployed two agile new elite units: The Scab Vanguard and The Dreg Vanguard.
Unlike the slow, lumbering Ogryn shield-bearers you’re used to, these human-sized elites combine heavy riot shields with intense mobility. They will aggressively close the gap, flank your squad, and force you to rethink your traditional choke-point strategies.
How to Get It
The Skitarii Class update is live right now across PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Standard Skitarii Class DLC: $11.99 / €11.99
Deluxe Edition: $18.99 / €18.99 (Includes the base class, the Deluxe Class Outfit, a unique Servo-Skull skin, 6 weapon skins, and a portrait frame).
Are you ready to purge the heretics in the name of the Machine God, or are you sticking with your trusty plasma gun and Ogryn club? Let us know your favourite Skitarii builds in the comments below!
Even a decade and a half after its initial launch, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim refuses to let go of its crown. Bethesda’s masterpiece continues to draw in massive player numbers, and we all know exactly why: an unstoppable, fiercely dedicated modding community.
While we all twiddle our thumbs waiting for The Elder Scrolls VI, a massive new verified Creation has dropped that might just be the closest thing to an official DLC we’ve seen in years. Developed by the legendary team at Kinggath Creations, “Sigil of the Fallen” is a hefty, premium expansion that injects a brilliant injection of fresh lore, mechanics, and dungeons into Tamriel.
Here is why you need to boot up your PC or Xbox and head back to Skyrim immediately.
The Mystery of the Soul Sanctum
The journey kicks off when rumours of bizarre, supernatural sightings reach your ears just northeast of Markarth. This leads you to the discovery of the Sigil Geode, a mysterious artefact that accidentally unleashes ancient spirits across the province.
To clean up this spectral mess, you’re pulled into the Soul Sanctum—a brand-new questline tracking the fates of three legendary heroes and a young girl burdened with an unfortunate gift. This isn’t just a quick fetch quest, either; Kinggath Creations has packed this expansion with multiple massive, custom-built dungeons filled with mind-bending puzzles, hidden secrets, and punishing boss fights that will push your high-level builds to their limits.
Meet Your New 4-in-1 Spirit Companion
One of the most innovative features of Sigil of the Fallen is your new ghostly follower. Rather than just another standard companion who gets stuck in doorways, this Spirit Guide is a highly dynamic asset to your party.
She has the unique ability to channel the forms, memories, combat abilities, and distinct voices of the fallen heroes you encounter.
Class-Shifting on Demand: You can dynamically swap her combat class depending on what your current encounter requires.
Progression: As you progress through the expansion, you will unlock new powers and upgrade her abilities, turning her into a true powerhouse.
Mighty Relics with a Twist
What’s a Skyrim adventure without some shiny new loot? Sigil of the Fallen introduces three incredibly powerful, fully upgradeable relics that feature unique gameplay mechanics rather than standard stat boosts:
The Shield: Features a massive slam ability to clear out groups of aggressive enemies.
The Mace: Perfect for melee builds, allowing you to instantly close the distance between you and your target.
The Staff: Allows mages to summon volatile, explosive orbs to control the battlefield.
As you dive deeper into the backstories of the items’ original owners, you’ll unlock materials to upgrade these weapons into devastating end-game gear.
Ghost Hunting Across Tamriel
The expansion integrates seamlessly into the wider world of Skyrim. The spirits unleashed by the Sigil Geode will actively possess items, furniture, doors, and enemies throughout the map. You can take on official jobs from the Priests of Arkay to clear out these hauntings, hunting down spirits to harvest the essential materials required to upgrade your Spirit Companion.
TechMash Tip:Sigil of the Fallen is fully voice-acted with professional quality, making it feel like native DLC. It is highly recommended for characters Level 20 or higher. You can trigger the questline automatically by speaking to any Innkeeper for work once you hit level 20, or you can manually discover the cave entrance northeast of Markarth at any level!
The Verdict
If you’ve been looking for a reason to lose another 20 hours to Skyrim, Sigil of the Fallen is it. Priced at 1000 Creation Credits on the official Bethesda Creations store for PC and Xbox, it delivers a level of polish, voice acting, and mechanical innovation that rivals Bethesda’s own expansions.
Are you going to dive back into Skyrim to conquer the Soul Sanctum? Let us know your thoughts on this new Creation in the comments below!
Ubisoft has officially dropped the narrative cinematic trailer for The Division 2: Into the Dark, and it’s safe to say that Washington D.C. is about to get a whole lot bloodier. If you thought the capital was finally stabilising after pushing back the Black Tusk, think again. The vacuum has been filled, and an old enemy is back with a terrifyingly potent upgrade.
Check out the trailer breakdown and what this means for your next drop into the capital.
The Hyenas Have a New Addictive Edge
The narrative cinematic sets up a bleak new reality on the streets. With the Black Tusk presence weakened, the chaotic Hyena faction has seized the opportunity to tighten their grip on Washington D.C.
How? They’ve weaponised a brand-new, highly volatile variant of “Spice.” This isn’t just a street drug anymore; it’s a chemical compound recovered right out of the Dark Zone that makes their fighters hyper-aggressive, incredibly resistant to pain, and brutal to bring down. Civilians are going missing, chaos is spreading, and the streets are slipping back into total anarchy.
“To push them back, you must return to the most dangerous place in Washington D.C.—The Dark Zone.”
Redefining the Dark Zone Experience
This season places the Dark Zones directly at the heart of the endgame narrative, and Ubisoft is backing it up with a massive gameplay overhaul. Whether you are a hardcore PvP sweeper or a PvE player who usually avoids the DZ like the plague, Into the Dark has something for you:
The Toxic Dark Zone (PvE Variant): A seasonal, 12-agent shared space designed for players who want high-stakes extraction tension without the constant threat of rogue PvP players. You’ll fight waves of buffed Hyenas, manage severe “Toxicity” mechanics, and extract Sample Cannisters to disrupt the Spice supply line.
The Balanced Dark Zone (PvPvE): For the purists. This zone features high-level normalisation based on Conflict rules. SHD Watch and Expertise bonuses are completely disabled here, levelling the playing field so that tactical skill—not just hours gritted into a build—determines who wins a gunfight.
PvP Rebalancing:Ubisoft is kicking off a long-term campaign to overhaul PvP, starting with massive tweaks to overperforming and underused Weapon and Gear Talents to diversify the meta.
High Stakes, High Rewards
If you’re brave enough to step into these updated zones, the loot table upgrades are massive. Exotic Component drop rates from Landmark Chests have been bumped up significantly (up to 40% in PvP DZs and 25% in the Toxic DZ), meaning optimising your endgame builds is about to get a lot smoother.
Coupled with a fresh Season Pass, an upcoming Incursion later in the season, and two new Classified Assignments (Conspiracy Zone Hideout and McMillan Reservoir Assault), Into the Dark is shaping up to be one of the most intense, high-stakes updates the game has seen in years.
The Into the Dark update is live right now. Lock and load, Agents—it’s time to head back into the shadows.
Are you ready to face the upgraded Hyenas, or will you be sticking to the light? Let us know your thoughts on the new cinematic and the PvE Dark Zone in the comments below!
