➀ SEGA cancelled its FPS game Hyenas to focus on more viable titles like an Alien Isolation sequel; ➁ The cancellation was due to high costs associated with live games and the need to prioritize profitability; ➂ SEGA's decision was based on quantitative information and a review of the title portfolio.
Recent #FPS news in the semiconductor industry
➀ NVIDIA's GeForce NOW Black Friday Deal offers 50% off the first three months for new Ultimate and Performance memberships; ➁ Ultimate users get access to RTX 4080 GPUs, streaming up to 4K at 120 FPS; ➂ Both plans have a 100-hour monthly limit, with options to continue on a free tier or pay extra.
➀ NVIDIA benchmarks STALKER 2 on GeForce RTX 4090, achieving over 120FPS at 4K with DLSS 3; ➁ DLSS 3 significantly boosts performance on RTX 40 series GPUs; ➂ NVIDIA tests STALKER 2 at max settings with DLSS 3 enabled, achieving impressive frame rates across the range of RTX 40 series GPUs.
➀ Halo Infinite is introducing a new third-person mode; ➁ This mode will be available in November 2024; ➂ The new mode will change the gameplay experience forever.
➀ NVIDIA announced support for DLSS in new games including Witchfire and Greedfall II; ➁ Witchfire is a fantasy FPS with DLSS 3 Frame Generation support; ➂ Greedfall II: The Dying World is available in Early Access with DLSS Super Resolution.
➀ Nacon Connect Showcase revealed a standalone expansion for RoboCop: Rogue City, titled 'Unfinished Business'; ➁ The expansion introduces new weapons, special missions, finishing moves, and allows players to play as Alex Murphy for the first time in a video game; ➂ The expansion is set to launch this summer, with no price or release date announced yet.
➀ id Software has revealed new details about DOOM: The Dark Ages' mechanics, including a new shield and melee options; ➁ The game features larger spaces than previous titles, with sandbox levels taking about 1 hour to complete; ➂ The levels are designed with acts, starting linearly and opening up later.
➀ ID Software's upcoming FPS, DOOM: The Dark Ages, was showcased with 10 minutes of new footage; ➁ The game's release date was officially confirmed for May 15th on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC; ➂ The team highlighted mechanics such as projectile-based combat and a new shield.
➀ Epic Games has been working on a first-person mode for Fortnite since 2022; ➁ The new 'Ballistic' game mode is inspired by CSGO and will launch in early access on December 11; ➂ The mode is a 5v5 competitive game that emphasizes strategy and teamwork.
➀ Half-Life 2 has reached a new peak concurrent player count of over 64K during its free weekend celebration of its 20th anniversary; ➁ The update includes new content, features, and integrates previous episodes; ➂ The update has reignited interest in the game, thanks to a recent anniversary documentary and new developer commentary.
➀ Rainbow Six Siege has generated $3.8 billion for Ubisoft, almost matching the entire Assassin's Creed series' $4.3 billion; ➁ Far Cry series has made $2.1 billion, underperforming compared to Rainbow Six Siege; ➂ Ubisoft is confident that the upcoming Assassin's Creed Shadows will not be delayed.
➀ Machine Games aims for 60FPS on both Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle; ➁ The studio has a history of targeting 60FPS on consoles with its Wolfenstein shooters; ➂ The game's creative director, Axel Torvenius, confirms the ambition for 60FPS without compromising visuals or experience.
➀ Guerrilla Games confirms they are 'done' with the Killzone series; ➁ The team moved on to the new IP Horizon Zero Dawn after the success of 2017; ➂ The transition from Killzone to Horizon was a deliberate choice to refresh the studio's palette.
1. Nexon Games' First Descendant is scheduled for a global release on July 2, featuring FPS gameplay combined with raid content against large bosses. 2. The game introduces four skill modification modules and the addition of the Ultimate Successor character. 3. The game aims to reduce the time and cost for character development, with a completion time of about 10-15 hours per character.