➀ MindsEye, a new game by former Rockstar producer Leslie Benzies, is set for a complex launch; ➁ The game requires a day-one patch for full functionality, but Xbox users will not receive it due to certification policies; ➂ The patch is crucial for the game's intended experience, and PC and PlayStation players will get it soon, while Xbox users may have to wait a week.
Recent #Game Launch news in the semiconductor industry
➀ Dune Awakening, an ambitious survival MMO set in Frank Herbert's world, is launching on June 10th. ➁ Those who bought the deluxe edition gained advanced access on June 5th. ➂ Despite the high price, the advanced access period saw over 100,000 concurrent players on Steam.
➀ Nintendo Switch 2 officially launches with a lineup of games including Mario Kart World, Street Fighter 6, and Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition; ➁ Day-one updates for Switch 1 titles like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Pokemon Scarlet & Violet; ➂ Expect more game announcements in a new Nintendo Direct later this summer.
➀ Shift Up has released the official system requirements and key features for Stellar Blade's upcoming PC launch; ➁ The game will utilize Denuvo's anti-tamper technology and support modern upscaling and frame generation technologies; ➂ It will be available on PC on June 11th.
➀ Sea of Thieves, launched in 2018, is set to arrive on Battle.net with a '6 Days Early Access' offer; ➁ The game has already been available on Xbox, PC, and PS5, with over 40 million players; ➂ Microsoft's decision to bring the game to Battle.net is intriguing and may indicate a stronger focus on the platform.
➀ Bungie 在去年由于需要为即将到来的游戏 Marathon 调整资源,大幅缩减了《命运2》的内容更新;➁ Bungie 正在为即将到来的 Marathon 发售做准备,包括更新 Steam 后端和推出预购奖励;➂ 行业内部人士透露,Bungie 将在 4 月份的活动中宣布 Marathon 的详细信息。
➀ Marvel Rivals is set to launch on December 6th with 33 playable characters; ➁ The game will have a month-long Season 0 with 33 characters and 8 maps; ➂ Season 1 is scheduled for early January and will last for 3 months, introducing new content and game modes.
➀ Avowed, a major first-party game from Microsoft, is set to launch on the 18th of February; ➁ The game will be available on platforms like Steam and the Windows Store; ➂ It will also be accessible via Activision Blizzard’s Battle.net launcher, an interesting move considering Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
1. Sony and Firewalk Studios plan to launch Concord in August despite negative feedback from the beta; 2. The game will offer free post-launch updates including new characters and maps, but lacks a clear revenue model; 3. Concord's low player count during the open beta and lack of presence on Steam wishlists suggest potential challenges in attracting and retaining players.
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.