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Meta Quest has revealed the top 50 best-selling games on their platform, with a variety of genres represented. AAA games like Assassin's Creed Nexus and Metro Awakening did not make the list, while original and immersive games like The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners are among the top earners. The top 3 titles are free-to-play games, indicating that VR gamers are looking for new and exciting experiences. Originality and immersion are key factors in the success of VR games on the Meta Quest platform.
The Epic Games Store is giving away the game Botanicula, a point-and-click adventure by Amanita Design, until Thursday, April 24. Humble has launched the Return to Metroidvania bundle, which includes titles like Monster Sanctuary and Gato Roboto, with various pricing tiers, available for two weeks. This weekend features free-to-play promotions for Ubisoft's Skull and Bones, No More Room in Hell 2, and Barotrauma. Significant discounts are available on franchises like Metro and Dying Light, and the GOG store has DRM-free offers including action titles and publisher specials. Availability and pricing may vary by region.
Rematch, a newly unveiled multiplayer soccer game, is hosting an open beta on Steam this weekend and has attracted over 100,000 concurrent players. The game focuses on traditional sports mechanics rather than physics-based gameplay, distinguishing it from Rocket League. Developed by Sloclap, known for martial arts games like Absolver and Sifu, Rematch represents a shift in the studio's focus. Creative director Pierre Tarno has opted for a paid model instead of free-to-play, emphasizing the importance of quality in game development. The full launch of Rematch is scheduled for June 19.
PC gaming in 2025 features a mix of innovative remasters, indie titles, and new intellectual properties, providing a wide range of experiences for gamers. The most played games on Steam include Counter-Strike 2, PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, and Dota 2, with Counter-Strike 2 leading in player engagement due to its esports scene. Notable new releases include Blue Prince, The Last of Us Part II Remastered, and Promise Mascot Agency. Other popular games outside Steam are Minecraft, Fortnite, and Valorant. Genre-specific leaders include South of Midnight for action, Myst (Remastered) for adventure, and Street Fighter 6 for fighting. Upcoming anticipated titles include Grand Theft Auto 6 and Elden Ring: Nightreign. Trends in 2025 highlight esports engagement, indie innovation, purposeful remakes, and cinematic storytelling. Last Epoch's Season 2 update has revitalized player interest with new content and enhancements. The year 2019 was significant for PC gaming, with acclaimed titles like Resident Evil 2, Control, and Disco Elysium, and marked by the influence of digital distribution platforms.
Sloclap has announced a multiplayer soccer game titled Rematch, set to begin an open beta on April 18, 2024. Players will control a single athlete, emphasizing teamwork and coordination, while the game eliminates traditional elements like offsides and fouls to enhance pace. The beta will allow players to experience the game for free, with access granted gradually based on server capacity. The full release is scheduled for June 19, 2024.
The Epic Games Store is offering the game Botanicula for free until April 24. Originally developed by Amanita Design in 2012, Botanicula has an 88 rating on Metacritic and a 95% approval rating on Steam. The game is a point-and-click adventure featuring five tree creatures on a quest to save their home tree from evil parasites. Players can keep the game permanently once downloaded. Additionally, players logging into the Epic Games Store between now and April 24 can receive an exclusive skin and in-game currency for the free-to-play game Firestone Online Idle RPG.
Ubisoft is developing a new battle royale game codenamed Scout, inspired by Apex Legends, with characters resembling those from the popular title. The project aims to attract players from Apex Legends, which has seen a decline in engagement. Ubisoft previously launched Hyperscape in 2020, but it was discontinued after 18 months. The company also canceled its free-to-play shooter XDefiant, which was set for release in late 2024. Additionally, a new version of Apex Legends is in development, expected to launch after April 2026.
Single-player PC games are thriving in 2025, featuring captivating narratives, intricate gameplay, and stunning visuals. Notable titles include:
1. Blue Prince - An indie roguelike puzzle game with a Metacritic score of 93, set in a shifting manor where players solve interconnected puzzles.
2. Assassin’s Creed Shadows - Set in feudal Japan, this game features two protagonists with distinct playstyles and has been praised for its narrative pacing and environmental design.
3. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle - A cinematic first-person adventure focusing on exploration and puzzle-solving, released on PC in late 2024.
4. South of Midnight - A magical adventure following a girl with weaving abilities, notable for its claymation art style and emotional depth.
5. Avowed - A first-person fantasy RPG with choice-driven storytelling, set in the same universe as Pillars of Eternity.
Upcoming games include:
- Blades of Fire (May 22, 2025) - A Soulslike combat game with a focus on cinematic storytelling.
- Cairn (TBA 2025) - A survival climbing simulator emphasizing precision control mechanics.
- Hell Is Us (September 4, 2025) - A narrative-driven action game that eschews traditional open-world design.
- Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream (Late 2025) - A stealth-adventure game featuring orphans uncovering a conspiracy.
The PC platform remains the best for single-player games due to mod support, performance flexibility, a vast library, and indie innovation. The evolution of gaming technology has led to cutting-edge graphics, immersive storytelling, and innovative exploration mechanics, enhancing player engagement.
Joe Ziegler, the director of the game Marathon, discussed the game's pricing model, stating that its extensive content justifies its price and sets it apart from free-to-play games. He noted that Bungie has prepared significant post-launch content to enhance the game's value. Ziegler expressed optimism about the game's appeal and reassured players of ongoing seasonal content without increasing the initial purchase price. He acknowledged the subjective nature of pricing and emphasized the goal of delivering a strong value proposition. The game is set to launch on September 23rd with a "premium" price tag, although Bungie has indicated that this does not necessarily mean it will be a full-price product.
