Summary
Today,Game Rant’s weekly recaptakes a look at some of the most notable headlines from the past week:Helldivers 2followed an announcement of a new Premium Warbond by stirring a ton of controversy in its community,Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree may not have a follow-up DLC the wayDark Souls 3did, andBatman: Arkham Shadowis announced as a VR-exclusive title. All that and more in this week’s roundup ofgames industry news.
Batman: Arkham Shadow Announced for Meta Quest 3
AnewBatman: Arkhamgamewas suddenly announced with a full reveal slated for Summer Game Fest next month. To the dismay of some, however,Batman: Arkham Shadowis a VR-exclusive and therefore expectations should be checked for anyone hoping for a standard action-adventure installment.
Elden Ring Not Slated for More Expansions After Shadow of the Erdtree
Shadow of the Erdtree is quickly approaching its release date of June 21 and while it’s exciting as an expansion forElden Ring, it comes along with bittersweet news. Not every FromSoftware Soulslike needs multiple expansions, but knowingElden Ringwon’t have future DLC after Shadow of the Erdtreeinsinuates that the studio will be moving onto other games, if not a sequel toElden Ring—which is apparently on the table.
Helldivers 2 Enforcing PSN Account for PC Players
Helldivers 2was enjoying a hot streak of positivity and adoration since its launch, but that all seems to have changed overnight.Helldivers 2now requires a PSN account linked for PC players, meaning players in over 100 countries are suddenly unable to play on PC anymore, and has drawn a line in the community. It seems that this is a Sony decision, and meanwhile many distressed players have been pointing their anger at Arrowhead.
Star Wars: Hunters Scheduled for Summer 2024
Star Wars: Hunters’ new release date has been announcedfollowing multiple delays. Unless further delays occur, the free-to-play, squad-based arena shooter is now scheduled to launch in a month on June 4 on Switch.
New Balatro Update Releases
Balatrois currently undergoing a ton of bug fixesand performance improvements while gaining new features as part of its latest update.
Features
Marvel Rivals’ closed alpha test begins this upcoming week and, while it’ll probably be a bit until news is shared about actual in-game events after its official launch, it’s exciting to imagine what comics-inspired seasonal content could look like in the 6v6 hero shooter.
Movies & TV
X-Men ’97is a treasure trove of nostalgia and classic references, but what it’s introduced and how authentically it tells an original story should be commended. Part of that authenticity is also bringing in characters or antagonists who’ve yet to make a major impression outside of comic books.
Guides
Like any Soulslike-inspired action game worth its salt,Stellar Bladehas multiple endings and all are meaningful to the narrative.
Game Rant Exclusives
Certainly one of the more out-there games released lately,Indikais a great exploration of psychological storytelling when it isn’t pushing players through walking-sim sequences.
Helldivers 2
WHERE TO PLAY
Do you believe in freedom? Can you stand in the face of oppression – and defend the defenceless? Wage war for peace. Die for democracy.Join forces with up to three friends and wreak havoc on an alien scourge threatening the safety of your home planet, Super Earth, in this multiplayer co-op shooter for PS5 and PC from Arrowhead Game Studios.Step into the boots of the Helldivers, an elite class of soldiers whose mission is to spread peace, liberty and Managed Democracy using the biggest, baddest and most explosive tools in the galaxy.Helldivers don’t go planet side without proper backup, but it’s up to you to decide how and when to call it in. Not only do you have a host of superpowered primary weapons and customizable loadouts, you also have the ability to call on stratagems during play.Helldivers 2 features Arrowhead’s best cooperative gameplay yet. Collaboration will be vital: Teams will synergize on loadouts, strategize their approach for each mission and complete objectives together.1Enlist in Super Earth’s premier military peacekeeping force today. We are heroes… we are legends… WE ARE HELLDIVERS.
