➀ Square Enix revealed a new action RPG for Switch 2, The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, developed by Team Asano; ➁ The game features an HD-2D art style and follows Elliot and his fairy companion Faie on their adventure in Philabeldia; ➂ Players can choose from seven weapon types, customize combat with the Magicite system, and switch between controlling Elliot and Faie in single-player mode.

➀ Mortal Shell is currently free on the Epic Games Store; ➁ The game is from developer Cold Symmetry and is a Souls-like action title; ➂ It was released in 2020 and has received decent reviews.

➀ After 10 years of development, 'Lost Soul Aside' is set to launch in May; ➁ The game was initially a one-man project and has grown to a team of around 40 developers; ➂ The action RPG is inspired by Final Fantasy Versus XIII and features flashy action combat.

➀ Square Enix announced that NieR: Automata has sold over 9 million copies; ➁ The game is praised for its action-packed combat, thought-provoking narrative, and stunning visuals; ➂ No official word on a sequel yet, but the franchise is expected to continue.

➀ Black Myth: Wukong is not a Soulslike game, but it incorporates some Soulslike elements like a stamina bar and checkpoint enemy respawns. ➁ The game features a unique healing system with upgradable flasks that can be customized with drinks and soaks, offering various bonuses and effects. ➂ This system encourages exploration and buildcrafting, making healing items as compelling as new weapons and armor.

➀ The game features stunning graphics with detailed environments and realistic visual effects. ➁ The combat system is unique, with a focus on light and heavy stick attacks and a special 'breaking' mechanic. ➂ The narrative is well-crafted, with a mix of straightforward storytelling and subtle details hidden in the 'Shadow God' records. ➃ The game offers a variety of gameplay mechanics, including magic spells, transformations, and a character progression system.

1. Xbox has delayed the release of Avowed, an action RPG from Obsidian Entertainment, to February 18, 2025. 2. The delay helps avoid competition with other major game releases in the latter part of 2024. 3. Xbox plans to reveal more information about upcoming games, including Avowed, during Gamescom 2024.