Action Adventure Preload Size Indiana Jones And The Great Circle will make up an impressive 131,69 GB. Those who pre-ordered a digital copy of the game will be able to start downloading from November 30 2024 years.
The pre-load will include the latest version of the game, but the day one update is expected to become available closer to the official launch - 9 декабря 2024 годаUsers who opted for the physical edition will also be forced to download the first patch to fully launch.
Premium and Collector's Edition owners will have three days of early access starting at 6 декабря 2024 года.
Indiana Jones And The Great Circle will offer players an exciting adventure around the world. The story begins in Rome, where Indiana Jones investigates the mysterious theft of an artifact from Marshall College. The main antagonist will be Locus, an imposing man who hides his intentions.
Players will visit a variety of locations, including temples of sukhothai thailand, Pyramids of Egypt, Shanghai and snow-covered Himalayas.
The first reviews of the game can be expected no earlier than 5 декабря 2024 года, when the embargo on publishing reviews will be lifted. The exact time has not yet been announced, but fans of the series are already looking forward to diving into the world of archaeological adventures.
Developers Titan Quest IIupdated the game page on Steamto clarify what content will be available at the start of Early Access. References to some features and languages that will only appear in the full version of the game or will be added during Early Access have been removed.
One of the main changes was the clarification regarding the regime multiplayer game and extended language support. These features will become available in later stages of development or in version 1.0.
The developers noted that the purpose of updating the page is to avoid confusion among players by providing the most honest information about the current state of the game.
Team Titan Quest II also promised to release Early Access roadmap, which will help players track the progress of new features and content.
Ubisoft launched a fall sale in its store, but the attempt to attract users' attention with a meme turned out to be a failure. The sale was announced using a popular meme of a man annoyingly talking to another person in a public toilet. However, as it turned out, the publisher clearly underestimated the context of the image.
The meme, which initially symbolizes an extremely unpleasant and annoying situation, caused a storm of criticism and ridicule among players. The community immediately responded to Ubisoft's publication, filling the comments with sarcastic remarks:
"You chose a meme about one of the most embarrassing toilet situations to advertise your sale? That's ironic as hell!"
"Your games are as annoying as this meme."
"I won't buy your crap even at a 100% discount."
Players noted that the use of this image to announce the sale was, to put it mildly, a poor decision. Many saw it as an attempt to poke fun at the users themselves, calling it a fitting symbol of the quality of Ubisoft games.
After some time, the company realized its mistake and deleted the post. However, the negative response managed to spread across social networks, adding another item to the list of controversial actions of Ubisoft.
Authors S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl released the second patch 1.0.2, just a day after the previous update. This patch includes a number of important improvements to six missions, as well as other bug fixes.
What's fixed in patch 1.0.2?
Fixed a bug where in the mission "On the Edge" The second wave of Monolith soldiers did not appear, which blocked further progress.
Fixed an issue where a character could be dead while completing a quest "A minor incident", which prevented players from progressing further.
Fixed an issue where the player would get stuck after planting a fuse on the Wild Island if they first obtained a key item in the mission "Just like the good old days".
Fixed a bug in the mission "All that remains", where it was impossible to complete the task in the Chemical Plant location.
On a mission "Deeper Down" Fixed a bug that could cause quest enemies to appear in inaccessible places.
The problem with the character missing from the mission has been solved "Visions of Truth", which prevented the task from being completed.
In addition, several bugs have been fixed. EXCEPTION_ACCESS_VIOLATION, which improved the overall stability of the game.
Studio CD Projekt RED officially confirmed that The Witcher 4 (working title) Project Polaris) has entered full-scale production. During an interview with Eurogamer The developers shared details about the new game and plans for its marketing and release.
The Witcher 4 will be bigger and more ambitious than The Witcher 3 и Cyberpunk 2077According to the developers, the new technology, based on Unreal Engine 5, will allow us to implement a large-scale and innovative project:
New approaches to organizing work will help to avoid problems like launch Cyberpunk 2077The studio is focusing on improving quality assurance and devoting more time to the pre-production stage.
Unified technology for all projects. Go to Unreal Engine 5 is not related to the problems of Cyberpunk, but is driven by the desire to unify the development process for several games.
Simultaneous release on PC and consoles. CD Projekt RED plans to launch the game on all platforms at once, without separating the releases.
The developers emphasized that there will be a reasonable marketing cycle before the release, the announcements will be more precise, and pre-orders will begin only after the exact release date is announced.
Head of CD Projekt, Michal Nowakowski, spoke about the conclusions drawn from the marketing campaign Cyberpunk 2077. The key change is the reduction in the time between the start of marketing and the release of the game. If the Cyberpunk advertising campaign lasted about two years, then for The Witcher 4 it will be shorter, but more effective.
"We will tease players and publish interesting materials before the full presentation of the game. This will allow the media and fans to build theories and discuss the project. But the active phase will begin closer to the release."
The Witcher 4 is coming in 1-2 years after the full presentation. Thus, the release may not take place earlier than 2026 years.
CD Projekt RED promises that the new game will surpass everything the studio has achieved before, while maintaining the scale, depth and atmosphere that fans of the series have come to love.
At the ceremony TIGA Awards 2024, which took place on November 28, the main winner was the cooperative shooter helldivers 2 from the studio Arrowhead Game Studios и SonyThe game received awards in two key categories: "Best Technical Innovations" и "Game of the Year".
Sony also made other achievements:
Reward for "Best Use of License" went to Marvel's Spider-Man 2.
Prize for "Best Story" got a remaster The Last of Us Part II.
Microsoft and developers Senua's Saga: Hellblade II took the awards for "Best Action Adventure" и "Best variety in games", which emphasizes the high quality and social significance of their project.
Other winners included:
Rebellion received a prize for "Best major studio".
Dreams was named "Best Publisher of the Year".
Premium TIGA Awards is awarded annually for outstanding achievements in the UK games industry and is organised by trade association TIGA. It continues to be an important platform for recognition of developers and publishers from all over the world.
Developers S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 released the first major patch 1.0.1, eliminating more 650 bugs and improvements to the game. The update is now available for PC и Xbox.
The patch reworks key elements, from NPC AI to weapon and mutant balance. Highlights include:
HAVE: Fixed bugs with NPCs getting stuck, their strange behavior (for example, "flying" after death) and missions freezing. Improved NPC interaction with shelters and targets.
Optimization: Fixed issues with invisible NPCs and objects, memory leaks, and decreased FPS in locations with a large number of NPCs.
Balance: The cost of repairs has been reduced, rewards for missions have been increased (2-3 times), damage from mutants has been reworked, and armor durability has been increased. Now newcomers will be able to start the game more comfortably.
Missions: Fixed blockers that prevented progression through quests, including issues with dialogue, object interactions, and marker freezing.
Open world: Fixed bugs with textures, NPC behavior and fast movement.
Details
Some key fixes include:
Mission bug fixes: "Just Like the Good Old Days", "Dangerous Visitors", "In Search of Past Glory" and others.
Object optimization: fixed "floating" objects and physics issues.
Improved combat system: increased melee range, reworked parameters of some mutants, including Bloodsuckers и Burer.
UI Fixes: Inventory, HUD, and graphics settings issues have been resolved.
Future plans
The developers are actively working to fix the remaining bugs, including problems with the system A-Life. If you encounter any errors, please share the information via Technical support.
MVT Trees and Grass LOD Tweak — this is a new mod for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, created for those who value maximum graphic quality. Developed by the user MaartenVaanThomm, the mod improves the rendering of grass and trees, eliminating the "pop-in" effect and adding detail to distant objects, including foliage and vegetation.
This mod works by changing the file engine.ini, increasing the rendering distance. Although it is not possible to completely eliminate the "pop-in", the mod makes a noticeable improvement in image quality. Particular attention is paid to distant trees, eliminating their "flat" appearance.
What's new in the 1.1 version?
The new version has improved code for further quality optimization (development realdreadstar). To use the mod, you need to manually replace the lines in engine.ini along the way: C:\Users\ВашеИмя\AppData\Local\Stalker2\Saved\Config\Windows. If the file is missing, you can create it manually.
The developer tested the mod on a system with RTX 4090, i7-13700K and 32 GB RAM in settings 4K Epic with DLAA and Frame GenerationAs a result, the FPS dropped from 85 to 75, which is an acceptable tradeoff for improved graphics.
Comparisons:
Vanilla LOD Trees vs. MVT LOD Trees
Vanilla LOD Grass vs. MVT LOD Grass
This mod is perfect for owners of powerful systems playing STALKER 2 on high settings. It is already available for download, has 26 recommendations and was loaded more 1,200 times.
How to install the mod:
Download the file with the code.
Replace the lines in engine.ini.
Save your changes and enjoy the improved graphics.
According to insider Tom Henderson, preliminary reviews on Assassin's Creed Shadows will be published in mid-January 2025. The exact date is not disclosed, but the embargo on publication is expected to be lifted in the week beginning January 13. During this period, representatives of specialized media will share their impressions of the new product.
Release Assassin's Creed Shadows is planned for 14 February 2025 year. The game will be available on platforms PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X | S и PC. The special feature is that the PC version will be protected by an anti-piracy system. Denuvo and will require mandatory binding to the platform Ubisoft connect when purchasing through Steam.
It is interesting to note that about half of the development team is involved in the creation of a video game for the first time, and for them Assassin's Creed Shadows will be the debut project in the industry, highlighting Ubisoft's commitment to bringing fresh ideas and perspectives to the series, combining the experience of veterans with the enthusiasm of newcomers.
Plot Assassin's Creed Shadows will take players to feudal Japan, offering a unique experience of interacting with historical events and characters of that time. The game is expected to offer deep and immersive gameplay, combining traditional elements of the series with new mechanics and features.
Gothic Remake continues to arouse interest among fans of the classic role-playing game. In a recent interview with GRYOnline.pl, the head of the studio Alkimia Interactive Reinhard Pollice told what changes await fans in the updated version of the cult game.
The remake has proven challenging. According to Pollice, it's important to strike a balance between being faithful to the original and attracting a new audience. The main storyline will remain intact, but the "illogical and unpolished" aspects of the original 2001 game have been reworked.
One of the major changes will be a deeper exploration of the orcs. In the original, they were mostly enemies, but in the remake, their culture and society will receive more attention. As Pollice noted, in Gothic Remake The player will be able to earn the respect of the orcs and learn more about their traditions and history through special quests. Although it will be impossible to join their faction, interactions with them will become more varied.
"We will add more light to the orcs not only in terms of how they are shown, but also what actions are possible with them. Gothic all has always offered freedom of choice, and this will also affect the relationship with the orcs," Pollice noted.
In addition, the developers paid attention to detailing the characters, factions and mechanics of the game. Among the updates, we can note the improved crafting, possibility rock climbing, as well as an expansion of the bestiary.
Despite many interesting details, the release date of Gothic Remake remains unknown. The game is scheduled for 2025 year, but the developers have not yet named the exact release time. Gothic Remake will be available on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
