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NVIDIA DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation has been introduced to enhance the visual experience in several games, including MechWarrior 5: Clans, New World: Aeternum, and Spirit of the North 2.
MechWarrior 5: Clans, a spin-off set in the MechWarrior universe, will receive an update with the Ghost Bear: Flash Storm DLC, supporting NVIDIA DLSS 4 for improved frame rates on GeForce RTX 50 Series graphics cards.
New World: Aeternum will launch Season 8 - Season of the Divide, featuring new maps and events, and will integrate NVIDIA DLSS 4 for enhanced visuals and performance.
Spirit of the North 2 will support NVIDIA DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation from its launch in two days.
Other titles adopting DLSS technology include Bodycam, which has been updated to support DLSS Super Resolution with plans for Frame Generation, and Lost Skies, which launched on Steam Early Access with DLSS Super Resolution. Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree and Necrophosis also feature DLSS Super Resolution support.
- Katamari Damacy Rolling LIVE is a game included with Apple Arcade subscription where players roll katamari to make them bigger in a mock livestream format.
- The gameplay of Katamari Damacy Rolling LIVE remains similar to its original version from 2004, with some minor changes in controls and influencer window dressing.
Survivalcraft 2 is a sandbox survival game that allows players to construct their base camp, explore, and survive in a blocky open world with immersive survival and realistic features.
The Long Dark, developed by Hinterland, was released in early access in 2014 and officially launched in 2017, completing its survival mode. The episodic story mode, "Wintermute," is nearing its conclusion with episode five expected later this year. Creative director Raphael van Lierop highlighted the importance of this final episode, stating it must be great due to the long wait from fans. Hinterland is also developing a sequel, Blackfrost: The Long Dark 2, while continuing to support the original game. Van Lierop mentioned that completing the story mode has been a significant focus for the company, and finishing it will allow them to explore future developments without the pressure of unfinished commitments.
In a gaming session of Barotrauma, a player exploring sunken ruins ran low on air and mistakenly swapped an empty oxygen tank for a fuel tank, leading to disastrous consequences. The latest update, Calm Before the Storm, introduces a new mission for intense PvP deathmatches and enhances the game's dark and chaotic nature. The player experienced various misfortunes, including being trapped in an airlock by a teammate, being eaten by a sea monster, misusing a plasma cutter, and dying from a closing submarine door. Additionally, developer FakeFish announced a new co-op survival game, Frostrail, set to release next year, which will shift the gameplay from 2D sidescrolling to first-person shooter action.
The Game of the Year (GOTY) in the survival genre last year was awarded to the single-player driving survival game, Pacific Drive. A close contender was Abiotic Factor, which features players assembling weapons and gear from space science components while facing interdimensional creatures in a secret scientific complex. The game combines cooperative mechanics with survival elements, offering a unique experience that emphasizes creativity and excitement in the survival genre.
NVIDIA has updated its cloud streaming platform, GeForce NOW, by adding 11 new PC games, including notable titles such as Hunt: Showdown 1896 and Forever Skies.
Hunt: Showdown 1896, developed by Crytek, is a horror-themed extraction shooter that has been enhanced with updates to the CryEngine, featuring NVIDIA DLSS Super Resolution, DirectX 12 support, HDR display compatibility, and multi-bounce global illumination. The game is set to receive a new DLC titled Last of the Herd, introducing the Plains Warden playable character and a new weapon, the Herd Thinner.
Forever Skies, a first-person sci-fi survival game from Far From Home, has launched its version 1.0 after nearly two years in early access, bringing new content including the final chapter of the narrative, new biomes, colossal creatures, and various collectibles. It also features new tools, resources, crafting recipes, and performance enhancements with NVIDIA DLSS Frame Generation.
The complete list of new additions to GeForce NOW includes:
- Forever Skies (New release on Steam, available April 14)
- Night Is Coming (New release on Steam, available April 14)
- Hunt: Showdown 1896 (New release on Xbox, available on PC Game Pass April 15)
- Crime Scene Cleaner (New release on Xbox, available on PC Game Pass April 17)
- Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree (New release on Steam, available April 17)
- Tempest Rising (New release on Steam, Advanced Access starts April 17)
- Aimlabs (Steam)
- ContractVille (Steam)
- Gedonia 2 (Steam)
- MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics (Steam)
- Path of Exile 2 (Epic Games Store)
The Library of Congress has added the soundtrack of Minecraft, specifically the complete Minecraft: Volume Alpha album, to its National Recording Registry, recognizing it as part of the “defining sounds of history and culture.” This album is now included alongside other iconic works such as John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads” and the Super Mario Theme. The soundtrack, created by German producer Daniel Rosenfeld (C418), played a crucial role in the game's success and has influenced the rise of ambient music in video games and the lo-fi hip-hop trend. C418 expressed his happiness about this recognition, and Markus Persson, the creator of Minecraft, also shared his excitement.
