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Rise From The Grave And Fight Back In Valor Mortis On Game Pass And More!
Valor Mortis, a first-person action Soulslike horror game developed by One More Level and published by Lyrical Games, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. The game features challenging combat, Metroidvania-style exploration, and a dark alternate-history setting. It is also a day-one release on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
The New Squadron 42 Trailer Looks Great, But That 2027 Release Date Is Hard To Believe
A new trailer for Squadron 42, the single-player mode of Star Citizen, showcases its star-studded cast and gameplay, but a Q2 2027 release window has raised skepticism. Developed by Cloud Imperium Games and led by Chris Roberts, the ambitious space combat and action title has been in development for 12 years and has raised over $1 billion through crowdfunding, including expensive in-game ship sales. Recent livestreams have also been marred by bugs, further fueling concerns about the project's progress.
PS5 Getting Promising AAA RPG in October 2026 for a Great Price
The PlayStation 5 will receive the AAA historical action RPG Valor Mortis on October 13, 2026, for $39.99, a price point typically associated with AA titles. Publisher Lyrical Games aims to compete with major releases by offering a substantial 20-hour story at a lower cost, with a Deluxe Edition including DLC available for $59.99.
Valor Mortis' first-person perspective opens up "new opportunities" within the soulslike genre
Valor Mortis is a unique soulslike that distinguishes itself with a first-person perspective, a departure from the genre's typical third-person view. Game Director Radosław Ratusznik explains this choice stems from developer One More Level's experience with the first-person action game Ghostrunner, aiming to create a complex and innovative first-person action experience. The game blends traditional soulslike mechanics like stamina management and checkpoints with elements such as parkour, dual-wielding, and superpowers, offering players significant freedom in combat approach.
ILL Gets New Story And Gameplay Trailer
Team Clout has released a new gameplay trailer for their upcoming survival horror game, ILL, during the State of Play event. The trailer showcases monsters, enemies, weapons, and locations, highlighting the game's realistic first-person action and intense body horror elements. ILL is slated for a 2027 release on PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam.
After Wolfenstein, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle felt "very natural" to MachineGames since it involved…
MachineGames creative director Axel Torvenius stated that Indiana Jones and the Great Circle felt like a natural fit for the studio, similar to their work on Wolfenstein, due to the prominent inclusion of Nazis as antagonists. He acknowledged the studio's history with similar enemy types but did not confirm if this was an intentional choice.
Hunter: The Reckoning – Deathwish Revealed at Xbox Partner Preview Showcase
Hunter: The Reckoning – Deathwish, a new first-person action game based on the tabletop role-playing game, was revealed during the Xbox Partner Preview Showcase. The game expands the World of Darkness universe.
Xbox Partner Preview March 2026: All The Big Announcements
The Xbox Partner Preview showcase revealed new titles and updates from third-party developers. Announcements included Hunter: The Reckoning - Deathwish, Wuthering Waves, The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, Grave Seasons, Serious Sam: Shatterverse, Stranger Than Heaven, Super Meat Boy 3D, Forever Ago, Ascend to Zero, and Dispatch. Many of these titles will be available on Xbox Game Pass and as Xbox Play Anywhere titles.
