Marvel and Scopely are collaborating on a new co-op mobile game codenamed Project Comet, featuring action-packed gameplay, co-op modes, and gacha systems.
Steam has released a new collection of free games, including:
- The Unrealtor: A couch co-op puzzle adventure for two players involving perspective-based puzzles.
- Operation P.L.U.S.H: A horde defender game for 1-4 players where dream-powered plushies protect a child's nightlight.
- Cave Of Treats: A Halloween-themed arcade game where players control a skeleton disguised as a mummy to battle creatures.
- Dragon Kisser: A third-person soulslike game where players charm a dragon to save their village.
- Moon River: A short RPG adventure focused on music and exploration.
- Tarot Spell: A typing survival game that involves learning about Tarot cards to cast spells.
- Once Upon A Card: A card-based game where players help a royal child navigate dreams and face challenges.
- Bloxzer: A puzzle game that involves rolling blocks into holes and activating bridges, with the first 15 levels free.
- Without Sanctuary: An underground fighting game set in a nightclub, featuring brutal combat.
- Tumble Type: A word puzzle game where players spell quickly to rescue keys and climb leaderboards.
- eXSert: A Dieselpunk 3D beat 'em up game where players confront a genocidal AI.
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Minecraft Dungeons 2 has been listed on the Nintendo eShop for .99, set to release on the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The game will feature four-player co-op gameplay, allowing players to team up locally or online. It introduces a new narrative involving a "new evil" across two worlds and hints at a more significant role for the Nether, with tougher enemies and exploration opportunities. Players can pre-order to receive exclusive items, including hero skins and a pet. The game will include various environments such as Honeycomb Fields, Forest, Lake, Desert, Mountain, and Icelagoon, with the Forest containing multiple entrances to a "Witchzone." Ongoing content will be provided through Adventure Passes, adding new regions, enemies, and bosses. An official announcement is expected on June 7th during Microsoft's showcase, with potential simultaneous launches on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S.
Digital Eclipse is set to release a remastered collection titled Toy Story: Retro Roundup on October 15, featuring 11 games, including nine from the Toy Story series and two from A Bug’s Life, for consoles and PC. The collection includes titles such as Toy Story (1995), Toy Story 2: Buzz Lightyear to the Rescue! (1999), and A Bug’s Life (1998). Enhanced features will include improved rendering, gameplay rewind, and cheats, along with exclusive developer interviews and behind-the-scenes content. Additionally, Toy Story 3: Complete Edition will be released, offering updated visuals and new gameplay options. The collection will be available on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Switch, Switch 2, and PC, with a bundle option for most platforms. There will be no physical release for Xbox.
- Fishing Party VR - June 1 (PC VR): A physics-based fishing simulation with twenty unique species across five locations.
- Sky Legends: An Aeropostal Epic - June 3 (PC VR): An adventure game set in the early 1900s about an air mail transport company.
- Outblast - June 4 (Quest, PC VR): A fast-paced arcade shooter against a rogue viral intelligence across five futuristic locations.
- Sugar Madness - June 4 (Quest): An on-rails wave shooter where players defeat Dr. Sour and his sugary minions.
- The Boys: Trigger Warning - June 9 (PS VR2): A stealth action game based on a comic and TV series.
- Downtown Club (1.0 release) - June 11 (Quest): A competitive street racer launching its final version after two years in Early Access.
- Spell Siege - June 18 (Quest): A gesture-based magic wave defense game where players earn 'Sou Essence' to unlock spells.
- Starvault - June 18 (PC VR): A VR MOBA combining first-person shooter mechanics with hero-based combat, free to play on Meta Quest.
- Project S - June 30 (Quest): A tabletop real-time strategy game inspired by classic RTS titles of the 1990s, with future DLC plans.
The Epic Games Store is offering two free games for PC users: Sunderfolk - Standard Edition, valued at .99, and The Telltale Batman Shadows Edition, typically priced at .99. Sunderfolk is a tactical RPG developed by Secret Door and published by Dreamhaven, featuring online multiplayer and couch co-op gameplay. It has an all-time score of 94% on Steam. The Telltale Batman Shadows Edition follows a branching narrative in the Batman universe and has an all-time rating of 86% on Steam. Both games are available for free until 4 PM BST on May 21.
Marathon director Joe Ziegler discussed Bungie's plans for upcoming seasons of Marathon, highlighting the introduction of a new map featuring "alien elements and mind-warping debuffs" and the next Runner shell, Sentinel, which will offer a defensive kit. Two new PvE-focused modes will debut in Season 2: one experimental mode at the beginning of the season that combines PvE with a light touch of PvP, and a second PvE-only mode focused on crew objectives. Ziegler emphasized that while PvE options are being introduced, PvP will remain a core aspect of the game. Further details on Season 2 changes, including faction progression enhancements and new runner stat boosts, will be revealed the week of May 25.
Subnautica 2 is a combat-free survival game set in an expansive oceanic world where players gather resources, craft gear, and uncover the fate of settlers. The game features an AI supervisor that encourages players to embrace death, allowing for instant respawning. Players can absorb alien DNA to adapt to new biomes, and the game promotes exploration and self-discovery, although some mechanics could benefit from clearer explanations. Co-op gameplay has been introduced, allowing for collaborative base-building. The game is currently in early access and will remain so for up to three years, during which additional content will be added. Despite being unfinished, it has achieved significant sales.
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 will expand from a three-player co-op format to a four-player setup, introducing new classes to enhance tactical gameplay. The sequel promises a variety of new Xenomorphs, multiple dedicated horde maps, and a customizable class called the Specialist. The game is set to be released in summer 2026 on Steam and the Epic Games Store. Players can wishlist the game for notifications upon its availability. Game Director Chris Cross expressed enthusiasm for creating a sequel that honors the Alien franchise.
Digiphile has launched a PC bundle called the Landfall x Aggro Crab Showcase, featuring eight acclaimed titles, to support the Make-A-Wish Foundation in celebration of World Wish Day. The bundle is available for purchase until May 12 at 6 PM PT or until keys sell out, with a total value of 0. The minimum purchase price is set at , and any amount exceeding this will go directly to Make-A-Wish. An optional add-on for game soundtracks and artwork also benefits the charity. The eight games included in the bundle are:
1. PEAK: A co-op climbing game where players team up to scale a mountain and escape an island.
2. Content Warning: A co-op horror game focused on exploring eerie locations while avoiding monsters.
3. Another Crab’s Treasure: A soulslike game where players, as a hermit crab, hunt for treasure to reclaim its shell.
4. HASTE: A running game that challenges players to navigate procedural worlds while racing against the universe's end.
5. Totally Accurate Battle Simulator: A humorous battle simulator featuring chaotic, physics-defying battles.
6. Going Under: A satirical dungeon crawler where players battle through a tech startup using office supplies.
7. Subway Midnight: A light horror game where players evade a pursuer on a train while solving puzzles.
8. Stick Fight: The Game: A physics-based fighting game featuring stickmen with both online and couch co-op gameplay.
