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PS5 Pro Could Be the Best Way to Play Halo: Campaign Evolved
gaming24 days ago

PS5 Pro Could Be the Best Way to Play Halo: Campaign Evolved

Halo: Campaign Evolved is releasing on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC on July 28. The PS5 Pro version is highlighted for features like Spectral Super Resolution, SSD optimization, faster loading, 3D audio, and DualSense exclusives, with the author arguing it may offer the best experience—especially for four-player co-op—while crossplay and cross-progression are supported across platforms. Xbox hints at broader cross‑platform moves, but the current launch emphasizes a premium PS5 Pro experience.

gaming1 month ago

SnowRunner Lands on Nintendo Switch 2 in Direct Surprise

During a Nintendo Direct, Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive announced SnowRunner is now available on Nintendo Switch 2, featuring upscaled 1440p TV mode, working mirrors, and other improvements; existing digital owners receive a free upgrade. The open-world off-road sim includes 50+ maps and over 100 trucks, supports solo or up to four-player co-op, and will gain crossplay with all current platforms (Steam, Epic, PS5/PS4, Xbox) in a few weeks with Season 18.

Halo: Campaign Evolved Reimagines CE with Nostalgic Skins and Crossplay Co-op
gaming1 month ago

Halo: Campaign Evolved Reimagines CE with Nostalgic Skins and Crossplay Co-op

Halo: Campaign Evolved is a faithful, modern remake of Halo: Combat Evolved with rebuilt visuals, updated cinematics, and refined controls, plus four-player online co-op (and console split-screen) and a lineup of new Master Chief skins inspired by Halo’s history. Pre-orders unlock Classic 2001 Mark V and Gilded Onyx skins; Premium/Collector’s Editions add the Alpha Halo Armory Pack (five armor skins and six weapon skins). The package also includes three new missions with Sgt. Johnson, crossplay/cross-progression across Xbox/PC/PlayStation, and Skull modifiers for extra replayability. Launch is July 28, 2026, with up to five days of early access starting July 23.

Halo: Campaign Evolved Expands Halo CE with METEORITE Arc, Arriving July 28, 2026
gaming1 month ago

Halo: Campaign Evolved Expands Halo CE with METEORITE Arc, Arriving July 28, 2026

Halo: Campaign Evolved remakes Halo: Combat Evolved with a new three-mission Operation METEORITE and launches July 28, 2026, with up to five days of early access for Premium and Collector’s Editions. It releases on Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC (Steam and Xbox), and PlayStation 5, and is included with Game Pass day one; crossplay and cross-progression are supported across console and PC. Pre-orders are live for Standard, Premium, and Collector’s Editions, all including the METEORITE arc and the Foundry Armory Pack, with the Collector’s Edition adding premium physical collectibles.

Halo Lands on PS5 with Campaign Evolved and New Prequel Missions
technology1 month ago

Halo Lands on PS5 with Campaign Evolved and New Prequel Missions

Halo: Campaign Evolved, a PS5 remake of Halo: Combat Evolved, launches July 28 with enhanced visuals, three new prequel missions featuring Master Chief and Sgt. Johnson, two-player split-screen and four-player online co-op with crossplay, and PS5-specific enhancements like DualSense support and PS5 Pro optimization; no competitive multiplayer is included in this version.

Dune Awakening's Console Debut Drops Crossplay, Devs Explain Why
technology1 month ago

Dune Awakening's Console Debut Drops Crossplay, Devs Explain Why

Funcom confirms Dune: Awakening will launch on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S in September without crossplay, citing technical and resource constraints; Xbox players can still play with Windows PC Store copies. The September update will bring the game’s first major narrative arc and the new single-player mode to all platforms on day one, with more crossplay details to be shared in a forthcoming livestream (no date yet).

Fallout 76 Gets Native Next-Gen Upgrades, Now Undergoing Public Testing
gaming1 month ago

Fallout 76 Gets Native Next-Gen Upgrades, Now Undergoing Public Testing

Bethesda will bring native PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions of Fallout 76 with 60 FPS targets, improved draw distances and shadows, and 4K support on Series X and PS5 Pro. Base PS5 outputs 1440p and Series S runs at 1080p. Public testing begins in June via the Fallout 76: Infestations patch, with a final update planned for later this summer if testing succeeds. Save compatibility isn’t officially detailed, but major changes aren’t expected to require new saves, and crossplay remains under consideration but not yet confirmed.

Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage: 60fps, Crossplay, and a Global Future on Switch 2
gaming3 months ago

Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage: 60fps, Crossplay, and a Global Future on Switch 2

SEGA's Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 with a target of 60fps, rollback netcode, and crossplay, developed by RGG Studio on the Dragon Engine. Producer Seiji Aoki says the release is a foundational step to broaden VF's global community, support tournaments, and shape the series' future across multiple platforms.

Granblue Fantasy Relink Delivers Deep Action and a Looming Expansion
technology4 months ago

Granblue Fantasy Relink Delivers Deep Action and a Looming Expansion

Granblue Fantasy Relink is praised as stylish, depth-filled action with a sprawling endgame and a roster of 18 playable allies (plus three DLCs). Its Endless Ragnarok expansion, launching this summer, adds new solo and co-op activities, expanded traits and summons, and crossplay across platforms. The base game already offers a lengthy story campaign and substantial endgame grind, with Steam sales boosting its value. Fans of character-action games will likely find hundreds of hours of engagement here.

Beatrix Debuts as Playable in Granblue Relink Endless Ragnarok
gaming4 months ago

Beatrix Debuts as Playable in Granblue Relink Endless Ragnarok

Cygames released a trailer for the Endless Ragnarok DLC of Granblue Fantasy: Relink, unveiling Beatrix as a new playable character with English and Japanese voice actors; the update adds expanded solo and multiplayer content, including new co-op quest tiers, additional bosses, a new solo mode called The Conflux, and evolved Mater Traits and summons, plus crossplay across Switch 2, PS4, PS5, and PC with Switch 2 offering local co-op; Endless Ragnarok launches July 9, 2026 (base game is already available on PS4/PS5/PC).

DOA6: Last Round omits Mai and Kula, drops crossplay and upgrade options
gaming4 months ago

DOA6: Last Round omits Mai and Kula, drops crossplay and upgrade options

Koei Tecmo’s Dead or Alive 6: Last Round will not include Mai Shiranui or Kula Diamond, will not offer upgrade paths or rollback netcode, and will not support crossplay; the new version must be purchased separately, with Core Fighters providing four free characters, and existing DOA6 owners receiving no upgrade or DLC key transfers. SNK guest characters are not returning; the standard edition has 29 characters (down from 31). It launches June 25, 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, with post-launch character/costume updates planned.

Granblue Fantasy: Relink Expanded as Endless Ragnarok Brings Crossplay and New Endgame in July
games5 months ago

Granblue Fantasy: Relink Expanded as Endless Ragnarok Brings Crossplay and New Endgame in July

Granblue Fantasy: Relink’s Endless Ragnarok is a major expansion arriving July 9 for PS5 and PS4 that bundles the base game with new endgame content, a post‑game story, and new mechanics like colossal summons; it adds four‑player crossplay, a new Conflux solo mode, and master traits, with an upgrade path for current Relink owners (pricing TBD). For new players, the expansion is a full-price release at $59.99.