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Dying Light: The Beast's Restored Land update makes everything more permanent
Techland has released a new update for their open-world zombie game Dying Light, titled 'The Beast's Restored Land'. This update aims to increase the game's challenge by making certain elements more permanent for players.
Alien Deathstorm is the very real title of the new 'action horror game' coming from Atomfall developer…
Rebellion has unveiled Alien Deathstorm, a new first-person sci-fi action horror game shown during the Xbox Partner Preview. The game features a lone combat engineer investigating an off-world colony ravaged by aliens and a persistent 'deathstorm' environmental threat. Inspired by 1980s sci-fi aesthetics, it blends survival elements with shooter gameplay and is slated for release on Xbox platforms, with a Steam listing already available.
Xbox Partner Preview 2026: Everything Revealed!
The Xbox Partner Preview 2026 showcased a variety of upcoming games from third-party developers for Xbox consoles and PC. Highlights included new looks at Stranger Than Heaven, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, and The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, alongside reveals for titles like Hunter: The Reckoning – Deathwish and Serious Sam: Shatterverse. Many featured games are Xbox Play Anywhere compatible.
Rebellion reveals sci-fi action horror game Alien Deathstorm
Rebellion has revealed Alien Deathstorm, a new sci-fi action horror game set for release in 2027 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, launching day one on Xbox Game Pass. Players will take on the role of a Combat Engineer investigating a lost off-world colony, facing hostile alien creatures and environmental hazards. This title marks another step in Rebellion's efforts to diversify its portfolio beyond the Sniper Elite series.
Project Songbird: Unravel Shadows and Survive a Cinematic World of Suspense
Project Songbird is a first-person cinematic narrative psychological horror game from Fyre Games, developed by Connor Rush. Players control Dakota, a musician seeking solitude in the Appalachian forest to record an album, encountering suspenseful challenges inspired by arthouse horror films and narrative-driven games. The game features ranged and melee combat, stealth options, a stellar voice cast, and a permadeath system.
Xbox Partner Preview highlights – Alien Deathstorm, Bluey's Happy Snaps and more
The Xbox Partner Preview showcase highlighted several upcoming games, including Hunter: The Reckoning – Deathwish, The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, Stranger Than Heaven, Alien Deathstorm, Bluey’s Happy Snaps, Stalker 2: Cost Of Hope, Hades 2, Dispatch, and Artificial Detective. The event also confirmed ports for Hades 2 and Dispatch on Xbox and PlayStation 5.
Stalker 2 is getting its first DLC, Cost of Hope, this summer
Stalker 2 is set to receive its first DLC, titled Cost of Hope, this summer, adding two new regions and a story that runs parallel to the base game. The expansion will feature protagonist Skif navigating the conflict between the Duty and Freedom factions. A second expansion is planned to conclude the Stalker 2 story as a trilogy.
Alien Deathstorm: Sci-fi Survival and Action Combine for a New First-Person Horror Hybrid
Rebellion has revealed Alien Deathstorm, a new first-person action horror hybrid game. The title combines high-tension exploration with ballistic action, set on a storm-blasted off-world colony. Alien Deathstorm is coming to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Xbox Cloud, and will be available on Xbox Game Pass.
"It's sort of like two games in one": Dying Light: The Beast's Restored Land update puts the survival back into survival horror
Techland has released the 'The Beast's Restored Land' update for Dying Light, which introduces new survival mechanics like hunger and permadeath, effectively creating a separate experience within the game. Lead producer Michał Broda explained that the extensive system rework means it's more than just a new mode, aiming to provide players with a more permanent and impactful way to experience the game world. The update is free for all base-game owners and also includes New Game +, Legend Levels, and Nightmare Mode.
Dying Light: The Beast's Restored Land update isn't DLC, lead says – it's "another chapter" in the survival horror that's adding permadeath, New Game+, a hunger meter, and more
Techland has released a major free update for Dying Light: The Beast called Restored Land, which lead producer Michał Broda describes as "another chapter" rather than DLC. The update introduces survival-focused mechanics such as permadeath, a hunger meter, finite resources, and weapon mod crafting, alongside new racing rallies and NPC interactions.
A huge new update for Dying Light: The Beast has arrived, making the zombie title 'almost incomparable to the game…
Techland has released a massive free update for Dying Light: The Beast called 'Restored Land,' introducing new modes and significant gameplay changes. The update allows players to clear zombies from the map entirely, restore the land, and face increased survival challenges, including permadeath. It also adds new features like 'Roadkill Rallies' and technical improvements, making the game vastly different from its original release.
Dying Light: The Beast Launches Restored Land Edition Across All Platforms
Techland has released Dying Light: The Beast Restored Land Edition, a definitive version of the zombie survival game. This edition includes new difficulty modes like Restored Land and One Life, along with features such as Roadkill Rallies, leaderboards, new quests, finishers, trophies, and co-op enhancements. The update is available for free to existing owners on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
Alien Deathstorm, A New Sci-Fi Survival Horror, Announced by Rebellion
Rebellion has announced Alien Deathstorm, a new sci-fi survival horror first-person shooter. Players will navigate a devastated space colony, battling monstrous aliens and environmental hazards. The game is confirmed for Xbox Game Pass, Xbox on PC, and Xbox Play Anywhere, with availability on Xbox Series X|S.
IllFonic’s Halloween Resurfaces With a New Overview Trailer and September 8 Release Date
IllFonic's asymmetrical multiplayer game Halloween will be released on September 8 for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC. The game features one player as Michael Myers and four others as his victims, with mechanics focused on stealth, tracking, and environmental manipulation. Players can also return as a deputy or Dr. Loomis if they die.
Dying Light: The Beast Restored Land Edition adds new game mode
Techland is releasing the Restored Land update for Dying Light: The Beast, adding a new solo-only hardcore game mode with persistent world mechanics and survival challenges. This free update for existing players also includes new car challenges, finishers, achievements, and gameplay improvements.
7 Days To Die has been sold to the Dead By Daylight devs, Behaviour Interactive
Behaviour Interactive, the developer of Dead by Daylight, has acquired the open-world zombie survival game 7 Days to Die from The Fun Pimps. The Fun Pimps will continue to lead development with increased support from Behaviour Interactive to expand the team and deliver more content for the game and its community.
Poll: Who's Your Favourite Resident Evil Playable Character?
Capcom's survival horror series Resident Evil celebrated its 30th anniversary on March 22, 2026. The article discusses various playable characters from the mainline games, excluding spin-offs and Mercenaries modes, and asks readers to vote for their favorite. Featured characters include Chris Redfield, Jill Valentine, Leon S. Kennedy, and Ethan Winters, among others.
Resident Evil Walkthrough: Your Complete Guide to Surviving Every Horror-Filled Chapter
This comprehensive guide provides strategies for surviving both the original Resident Evil and its remake, covering both Jill and Chris campaigns. It details essential tips on resource management, character selection, puzzle solutions, boss tactics, and unlockable content. The guide emphasizes ammunition conservation, strategic item usage, and understanding character-specific routes to master the survival horror experience.
Resident Evil 0 Walkthrough: Complete Guide to Surviving the Nightmare (2026)
This comprehensive guide for Resident Evil 0 and its HD Remaster covers essential tips, including mastering the Partner Zapping System and managing inventory without item boxes. It details walkthroughs for each chapter, from the Ecliptic Express to the Underground Laboratory, offering strategies for puzzles, boss fights like the Proto Tyrant and Queen Leech, and environmental hazards. The guide also highlights unlockables such as alternate costumes, bonus weapons, and the Leech Hunter mode, emphasizing efficient resource management and strategic positioning for survival.
Season 6 of The Outlast Trials, Project Judas, is Live Today
Red Barrels has launched Season 6, titled Project Judas, for The Outlast Trials, introducing a new Television Studio Trial environment with a political takeover theme. The update is available for free on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation, coinciding with the game's second anniversary and Red Barrels' 15th anniversary. The season also includes new cosmetic items, a Scavenger Limited-Time Event, rig improvements, and a Twitch Drop campaign.
