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Smash Hit Speed-Climbing, Entity Evading Roguelite White Knuckle Gets Biggest Content Addition Yet: The Nest Update Drops Massive Fifth Region For Free, Giving Fans 20% More Gameplay, Enemies and More to be Discovered - Available Now
Developer Dark Machine Games and publisher DreadXP have released 'The Nest Update,' a massive free content addition for their horror-tinged roguelite speed-climber White Knuckle. The update introduces a fifth region, new sub-regions, an Endless Mode, new enemies like The Mass and The Hunter, and new mechanics and items. The game, currently in Early Access on PC, has received overwhelmingly positive reviews on Steam.
Official Metal Slug 30th Anniversary Project Revealed
SNK has officially launched the Metal Slug 30th Anniversary project, featuring a special illustration by Eisuke Ogura and a retrospective video. The announcement coincides with a giveaway campaign for merchandise. The article also briefly mentions other gaming news, including BAFTA award winners, upcoming film and game releases for Elden Ring and Dragon Ball titles, and updates for ARC Raiders and White Knuckle.
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 Launcing in 2027
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 is set to launch in 2027 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Developed by Dimps and Bandai Namco, this story-driven RPG allows players to create their own hero within the world of Dragon Ball, set in West City during AGE 1000. Additional details will be revealed in the coming months.
Horror Speed-Climbing Roguelike White Knuckle Anniversary Update Live
The horror speed-climbing roguelike White Knuckle, developed by Dark Machine Games and DreadXP, has released its major Anniversary Update. The update introduces buff/debuff equippables, Facility Upgrades, and a Competitive Mode. The game is currently available in Early Access on Steam and is on sale for 25% off.
White Knuckle Reaches New Heights with Massive Anniversary Update, Available Today!
Dark Machine Games and DreadXP have released a major Anniversary Update for their horror speed-climbing roguelike, White Knuckle. The update introduces new debuff mechanics, facility upgrades, a competitive mode for speedrunners, and more. The game is available on Steam in Early Access and has maintained an Overwhelmingly Positive rating since its October 2024 launch.
Last year's best climbing game was also a horror game, and it gets a big anniversary update today
The early access horror-climbing game White Knuckle by Dark Machine Games is receiving a significant anniversary update today, one year after its initial release. The update introduces customizable runs with trinkets and bindings, a revamped metaprogression system, a new map, and a competitive mode.
White Knuckle Anniversary Update Adds Trinkets, Bindings, and Competitive Mode
Indie developer Dark Machine Games and publisher DreadXP are releasing a major anniversary update for their speed-climber roguelike, White Knuckle, on April 17, 2026. The update introduces new equipment systems called Trinkets and Bindings, a reworked progression system using Facility Credits, and a new Competitive Mode aimed at speedrunners. White Knuckle is currently available in Early Access on PC via Steam.