Square Enix has opened pre-registration for Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy, a new 3v3 team-based boss battle arena game set to launch on iOS and Android in 2026.
Steam Next Fest is approaching, and several developers have released demos ahead of schedule.
- Fate Trigger by Saroasis Studios features hero-based tactical shooting with three maps, ten heroes, and four game modes.
- Romestead by Three Friends allows players to rebuild a post-apocalyptic Rome overrun by zombies, including two biomes, 15 dungeons, three bosses, and an eight-player co-op mode.
- The Witch’s Bakery by Silver Lining Interactive is an adventure and puzzle game where players run a bakery in Paris, offering one to two hours of gameplay in the first chapter.
- 1348 Ex Voto by Dear Villagers is set in Medieval Italy, following a knight's quest to rescue a loved one, with a demo showcasing the game's opening chapters and combat mechanics.
- Denshattack by Fireshine Games is a fast-paced arcade game featuring a gravity-defying train, with the demo including the first three levels.
- Witchspire by Envar Games is a survival-crafting adventure allowing players to reach level 7 and choose from two familiars and coven options, playable solo or in co-op mode.
- John Carpenter's Toxic Commando by Focus Entertainment is a cooperative shooter with two demo levels, featuring character selection and combat mechanics.
Netflix has released a trailer for the Stranger Things DLC for Minecraft, allowing players to join "The Party" and embody characters from the series. Each character has unique abilities that enhance gameplay as players solve puzzles and face enemies. Players can also receive a complimentary Hellfire Club T-shirt in the Dressing Room. The Stranger Things DLC for Minecraft is now available.
A Minecraft mod inspired by Apex Legends has been developed by a solo creator, 'Lonely_Run2204,' who has integrated seven characters from the game into the mod. The gameplay features a squad of three players facing off against 19 squads of AI bots with tactical abilities. The mod includes detailed character abilities, reload mechanics, and movement techniques from Apex Legends. Currently, the map is built from existing resources, but there are plans for a 1:1 scale version of the Apex map, which is on hold due to the need for collaborators. The community response has been very positive, with users praising the effort and craftsmanship involved in the project. Future updates may include additional characters.
- Bleach: Soul Resonance is a new 3D action RPG mobile game based on the legendary manga series.
- The game features intense 3D combat with real-time character switching and seventeen playable characters at launch.
- Players can expect regular updates, additional story chapters, character releases, and limited-time events.
- The game is free to play with optional in-app purchases available.
- The launch roster includes seventeen characters from early Bleach story arcs, with more to come in future updates.
HoYoverse has announced a new game titled Varsapura, which follows their previous projects, Petite Planet and Nexus Anima. The game features a narrative centered around a paranormal government agency dealing with a harmful black substance. Character designs have received criticism for their plasticky look, contrasting with the game's realistic aesthetic inspired by Singapore. Varsapura includes engaging gameplay mechanics, such as a combat system similar to Zenless Zone Zero, allowing character swaps and dynamic attacks. The protagonist uses a whimsical umbrella as a weapon, while a secondary character, Sayuki, wields paperwork. The gameplay incorporates stealth elements and features a small police vehicle for transportation. Despite some concerns about character models, Varsapura offers a mix of creativity, light horror elements, and a richly designed world.
The Borderlands 4 patch notes have been released alongside the Horrors of Kairos Halloween event, addressing unintended interactions that caused excessive damage scaling and boss-melting builds. A change that hindered players' ability to speed-farm bosses for loot was confirmed as unintentional and will be reverted. The vendor trick for resetting character skill cooldowns has been disrupted but will be reinstated. Several character abilities, such as Vex's Bloodletter passive and Harlowe's Neutron Capture, have been adjusted, with some effects being significantly reduced. The cost of specialization respects has decreased from 5,000 Eridium to 1,500, and improvements have been made to the Lost Loot machine's logic. New Shift codes for Borderlands 4 are available for players to collect Golden Keys.
Norse: Oath of Blood debuted at Steam Next Fest, combining tactical combat similar to Baldur's Gate 3 and XCOM 2 with a vibrant charm akin to Kingdom Come Deliverance 2. Players control Gunnar Gripsson and his mercenaries on a quest to find a new home, starting with a mission to eliminate bandits in exchange for villagers' assistance. The game features a grid-based combat system with unique character abilities, allowing for strategic maneuvers. Players can also build a settlement, recruit villagers, and develop facilities. The demo is available until October 20, and the full game will explore a narrative involving Gunnar's quest for vengeance against Steinarr Far-Spear.
Krinkels' Madness is a notable online animation series known for its frenetic and hyper-violent shorts featuring grey, cross-faced characters in explosive confrontations. A recent mod for Doom 2, titled Somewhere in Hell, has been released, showcasing 33 weapons and five playable characters, with mechanics like dual-wielding and unique character abilities. The mod is available for download on ModDB. Additionally, the official game Madness: Project Nexus, released in 2021, combines shooting and beat 'em up elements and has received positive feedback. The latest episode of the animated series, Contravention, was released last year, and Krinkels will celebrate Madness Day with activities including Twitch streams, interviews, and a competition for fans.
