Company Nexon Announces Alpha Testing of Vindictus: Defying Fate — a new action RPG in the Vindictus universe, focused on dynamic battles and a single-player campaign. Testing will be conducted exclusively through the Steam platform and will run from June 8 to June 17, 2025. Players will need an account and access to the client, which will become available closer to the start of the period.
The main feature of the current alpha will be expansion of the list of playable characters. To the already presented Lann and Fiona will be added Delia and Karok — two heroes with unique fighting styles. Delia specializes in heavy sword weapons and wide strikes, while Karok is a slow but powerful fighter who can interrupt enemy attacks and perform grab techniques. This gives players the opportunity to test out a variety of combat styles and combinations in PvP modes.
The developers emphasize that the alpha will include both PvE scenarios and competitive PvP, to test the balance, interface, combo mechanics and server stability. Players will also have access to single player campaign, which is a reworked introduction to the game's world that intersects with the mythological and heroic themes found in the original Vindictus.
Vindictus: Defying Fate is being developed by Unreal Engine 5 and offers a more modern visual component, a system of parries, rolls, power-ups and unique ultimate attacks for each character. The goal of the alpha is to collect as much feedback as possible on the combat system, controls and performance on different PC configurations. Nexon promised a detailed report at the end of the alpha, and the next stage of testing will be launched closer to the end of the year.
Almost three years after its release, Portal RTX continues to receive tech updates, cementing its status as a showcase for cutting-edge RTX features. The new patch, available since May 19, brought several major improvements aimed at owners of modern graphics cards GeForce RTX 5000 series.
The key innovation is DLSS 4 support with multi-frame generation (Multi-Frame Generation), which allows you to form up to four frames for each rendered, significantly increasing productivity. The developers note that in a number of scenes frame rate can increase up to 4 times, although this increases the response delay. MFG is configured separately through the graphics menu and is only available on GPU Blackwell generations.
Also added to the game RTX Neural Radiance Cache (NRC) technology — a neural network reflection and indirect lighting caching system that reduces the load on ray tracing. Thanks to a combination of AI algorithms and shader interpolation, NRC makes reflections and diffuse light more stable when the camera moves, eliminating jitter and visual noise. This feature is automatically enabled when full ray tracing is activated.
In addition, the update improves rendering stability, accelerates shader compilation and optimizes video memory usage. Textures now load with less delay, and game startup time has been significantly reduced. All changes are documented in the official note on the Portal RTX forum on Steam.
Portal RTX remains one of the most advanced demonstrations of RTX technology, and with the release of DLSS 4 it is getting a second life - especially for users with GPU RTX 5090 and RTX 5080.
The SteamDB database has been updated with new screenshots from S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat — Enhanced Edition, showing reworked locations and visual improvements. The updated version received significantly changed textures, lighting and object models, while maintaining the recognizable atmosphere of the Zone. Players were able to notice improved weather effects, detailed vegetation, correct operation of the dynamic sky and updated visual effects when shooting and interacting with mutants.
The remaster will be part of STALKER: Legends of the Zone Trilogy Enhanced Edition, which is scheduled for release on 20 May. On consoles (PS5 and Xbox Series X|S), the collection will be distributed as a single product and includes all three original games. The PC version has a different system: Enhanced versions will only be available to owners of the original games on Steam or GOGIf a user has one or two parts, he will receive remasters of only these games.
The most important thing about a reissue is support for modern technologies and devices. For PC added Widescreen Monitors, Steam Deck and Gamepads, and on consoles they are promised Native 4K, improved texture and lighting qualityand support 120 fps. Visual changes are especially noticeable in the locations: the Pripyat cafe, the abandoned port, thunderstorm fields and fortified stalker bases.
The re-release is being created with the preservation of the original level structure and gameplay, but in a new technical design. GSC Game World promises to preserve the spirit of the originals, improving only what is truly outdated, without breaking the legendary STALKER formula. The re-release has already received localization support, including Russian.
Ubisoft has officially unveiled Rainbow Six Siege X full system requirements for PC, covering two game modes - Core Siege and Dual Front. Players will be able to choose between a high-frequency eSports format and a more visually intense tactical mode. Three graphic presets are supported: Minimum, High and UltraIt was specifically specified that Dual Front all limited to 60 FPS, even at ultra settings, while Core Siege is aimed at 120 FPS.
- CPU (Core): AMD Ryzen 7 3700X / Intel i5-11600K - CPU (Dual): AMD Ryzen 5 5600X / Intel i5-11600K - GPU (core): NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti Super 16 GB / AMD RX 7900 XT 20GB - GPU (Dual): NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti Super 16 GB / AMD RX 7900 XT 20 GB - RAM: 16 GB - OS: Windows 11 (DirectX 12) - Storage: 110GB SSD
Core Siege is designed for maximum frame rates, while Dual Front offers denser graphics and enhanced gameplay, but runs strictly at 60 FPS. Ubisoft also notes that when you enable ultra settings, you can select a quality mode that limits the frame rate for the sake of visuals. The game does not guarantee stability on systems below the minimum requirements.
Studios Nixxes and Naughty Dog Release Update 1.4 for PC version The Last of Us Part II Remastered, focusing on integration of next-generation graphic technologies and eliminating critical technical problems. The main innovation was DLSS 4 with Multi support Frame Generation, which is now available for GeForce RTX 50 series graphics cards.
The new version of DLSS is based on neural network model of the Transformer type, providing a cleaner image, better anti-aliasing and reduced visual artifacts. Players can manually choose between the new model and classic mode Legacy in the screen settings. Also appeared Max Generated Frames option, which allows flexible control over the intensity of frame generation on RTX 50 - up to 4 additional frames for each rendered one.
There are also improvements for users of other graphics cards. AMD owners have received Fixes for FSR technology, which fixes frame generation issues. On systems with Intel graphics cards, a updated version XeSS 2.0.1, which improves the quality of upscaling. These changes make the patch relevant for a wide audience, and not just RTX owners.
In addition to graphics, patch 1.4 fixes dozens of bugs: Fixed bugs with hair, snow and depth of field, bugs with the DualSense controller via Bluetooth, as well as issues with textures, interface and cinematics in ultra-wide modes. Localization has been updated, accessibility has been improved and stability during long sessions has been increased. The developers promise to continue support and release additional improvements in the coming updates.
At NVIDIA's Computex 2025 presentation, they showed an improved version of DOOM: The Dark Ages with support for full RTX effects. Path tracing, DLSS 4, and NVIDIA Reflex technology will be available in June as part of a separate patch.
The main feature of the patch will be the full path tracing mode, which includes global illumination, realistic reflections, complex light scattering and shadows. The graphics in the game change significantly - this can be seen by comparing screenshots with Ray Tracing enabled and full-fledged Path Tracing: reflections are enhanced, light penetrates into the depths of scenes, and fire and light sources become physically accurate.
An important advantage is realized due to DLSS 4 with Transformer Upscaling and Multi-Frame Generation, which on GeForce RTX 50 series graphics cards provides up to 7x performance gains in 4K with path tracing enabled. This technology not only speeds up rendering, but also improves visual quality, making the image sharper and more stable. Compared to DLSS turned off, you can see how much the transformer model eliminates noise and adds detail.
The exact release date for the path tracing patch for DOOM: The Dark Ages is still unclear, but NVIDIA has stated it's "Coming in June."
Grand Theft Auto 6 fans have a new reason to talk: Patents filed by Take-Two Interactive, which the community believes are directly related to the technological basis of the upcoming game. Although Rockstar is not yet revealing details, these patents shed light on potential innovations in animation, physics, AI and online.
One of the key patents (US10395410B2) describes the system realistic movement of characters, where the limbs adapt to the pose, providing lively animation. Another (US10685152B2) concerns dynamic simulation of liquid and dirt - characters will get wet in the rain, leave traces of blood and sweat, and surfaces will react to weather effects in real time.
Considerable attention is paid NPC and vehicle behavior (US11684855B2), in which movement is not rigidly defined, but is built on the basis of AI algorithms and navigation networks. This creates the feeling of a real city, where each citizen acts autonomously. Work on flexible system of object detailing (US12263404B2), allowing buildings and models to remain clear even from a distance.
An important element for the multi-user component will be the patent for Seamless online sessions without downloads (US11794114B2). Transitions between worlds will occur instantly, including within the same map. A patent was also discovered for predicting body movements using AI (US11951384B2), allowing characters to react with subtle gestures and interact more naturally with the world around them.
Thus, Rockstar and Take-Two are preparing a technological leap in several directions for GTA 6. There is no confirmation of the use of these patents yet, but their content points to an ambitious goal - to create the most vivid, detailed and believable game world.
NVIDIA has officially revealed an updated list of games with support DLSS-4, demonstrating it at the GeForce RTX booth at Computex 2025. The new wave of integrations includes more than ten titles using transformer model и Multi-Frame Generation, providing a dramatic increase in image quality without loss of performance.
The list was joined by projects such as crimson desert, F1 25, Mindseye, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, Portal with RTX, Lightstorm: Motiram, Firebreak, Splitgate 2, Inzoi и Roadcraft. They all use DLSS 4, which, thanks to the work on all RTX video cards, from the 20th series and above, automatically includes intelligent frame reconstruction.
DLSS 4 technology uses AI model based on transformer, which allows you to achieve a clear image even when the Path Tracing. The mode is also used 4X Multi-Frame Generation, which allows you to get up to four frames per rendered frame. In some cases, this gives a performance increase of up to 6-7 times without loss of quality.
Games with DLSS 4 automatically enable full ray tracing, Reflex support, and global illumination, creating photorealistic images even in scenes with dynamic lighting. NVIDIA promised that DLSS 2025 will appear in more than 4 projects in 125, including the biggest AAA releases of the year.
More than two decades since the original was released, Adventure classic Syberia returns in remastered form. Publisher Microids, together with studios Virtuallyz Gaming and Microids Studio Paris, announced Syberia Remastered for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series and PC, which will be released in fourth quarter of 2025.
The new version offers a complete visual overhaul of the original game, preserving key elements of the narrative and artistic style of Benoit Sokal. The developers promise that Each location has been recreated in 3D while maintaining the original art direction., and the characters received a new level of detail.
Puzzles have also been reimagined — they have become more intuitive and understandable, while maintaining the structure and role in the narrative. Thanks to a modern interface and improved navigation The controls are now adapted to current platforms, but the developers emphasize that the atmospheric and meditative spirit of the game remains intact.
The center of history is still Kate Walker, a New York City lawyer, who travels to Europe to close a deal to sell a factory. Her journey gradually turns into a philosophical exploration of mechanical wonders, vanishing traditions, and the limits of human obsession.
Syberia Remastered promises to retain the magic of the original, which made it a cult classic in the early 2000s, while also making the game accessible to a new audience.
Take-Two has revealed updated statistics for the series Borderlands in its latest financial report. As of spring 2025, the total circulation of all games in the franchise exceeded 93 million copies, making it one of the most successful titles in the publisher's portfolio. The news comes as the company prepares to release Borderlands 4, which is scheduled for 12 September 2025 years.
According to the documents Borderlands 3 has sold over 22 million copies, becoming the company's fastest-selling game. However, Borderlands 2 still has the best result, which has sold 30 million copies and remains the all-time best-selling game in Take-Two's history. This data is confirmed in 2K Games' investor presentation (page 16).
Borderlands 4 Will Be a Sequel With a New Planet Called Kairos, vertical locations and an emphasis on exploration. The developers have abandoned the mini-map in favor of a compass and updated the gameplay mechanics: now weapons are assembled from components from different manufacturers thanks to Licensed Parts system.
The game also introduces new Vault Hunters with deep customization and unique skills, and the humor, according to the team, will return to the style of Borderlands 2. The project's editorial team has been completely renewed, which promises "smart and accurate" dialogue.
Despite modest sales of Tiny Tina's Wonderlands (no figures given), 40% of its players were new to the series, which confirms the sustained interest in the franchise. 2K positions Borderlands as a key part of its long-term strategy, along with GTA and NBA 2K.
Borderlands 4 will be released on September 12 on PC and consoles. The game promises to be a new milestone for the series, combining the classic style with new mechanics and humor.
