After the success Black Myth: Wukong Interest in games from Chinese developers has grown significantly. One of these games, Where Winds Meet, has already attracted the attention of players with its unique style, reminiscent of Ghost of Tsushima, and will be available soon, although not for everyone.
The game's creators recently released release trailer, confirming that the initial launch will take place 27 DecemberHowever, the release will be limited to China, and the global version of the game does not yet have an exact release date.
Where Winds Meet promises to surprise players with its open world and the atmosphere of ancient China. The project is distinguished by a unique approach to the gameplay, offering a combination dynamic battles, peace studies and a well-developed plot.
The developers also plan to expand the game's availability: 2025 year a mobile version of the project will be presented. However, the exact release dates of the global version are not available PC and other platforms remain unknown, raising questions among international fans.
If you're looking forward to a global release of Where Winds Meet, all you can do is stay tuned and hope that the game becomes available outside of China soon.
Studio Faros Interactive, founded by developers Serious Sam and popular modification skywind (porting The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind to the Skyrim engine), announced its new project - a shooter Invariant.
The creators position the game as first person shooter, which combines classic combat mechanics, smart puzzles and a unique narrative with a "chilling tone". The development team, consisting of devoted fans of the genre, aims to create a game that will be a worthy successor to the cult classic shooters.
The developers promise that Invariant will stand out from other games of the genre thanks to a combination dynamic battles with a deep plot that creates an atmosphere of tension and intrigue. According to the team, the experience gained over the years of working on Serious Sam и skywind, allowed us to develop mechanics that will be interesting to both action lovers and connoisseurs of well-developed stories.
Legendary Game Call of Duty: World at War was spotted in Microsoft Store for PC. According to leaks, the game will be added to Game Pass approximately in May 2025 years, which coincides with the expected output Singularity.
Users have noticed that the game version in the store does not support achievements, which may hint at minimal changes compared to the original version. However, the appearance of World at war в Game Pass - This is a great opportunity for fans of the series to once again plunge into the harsh atmosphere of World War II, which made the game a cult classic.
World at War remains one of the most memorable installments in the series. Call of Duty thanks to its well-developed campaign and co-op mode. If confirmed, the game will become part of an expanding collection Game Pass, offering a new take on an old classic.
For those who missed this game earlier, May 2025 will be a great opportunity to get acquainted with one of the best projects of the series.
Портал GamingBoltpublished a rating of the best games of 2024, which stand out for their graphics. However, the selection of games has drawn criticism from a part of the gaming community due to controversial candidates and the omission of obvious leaders. Despite this, both AAA hits and lesser-known projects ended up in the top.
Full list of games from GamingBolt:
Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 - incredible animations and cinematography.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl - a dark and detailed Exclusion Zone.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 - photorealistic landscapes.
Silent Hill 2 - an atmospheric remake with dark lighting.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth - a bright, well-developed world, despite its flaws.
Black Myth: Wukong - spectacular battles with stunning detail.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marines 2 - epic battles with hundreds of enemies.
Tekken 8 - outstanding graphics in the fighting genre.
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League - a visually strong but controversial game.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle - historical locations with high detail.
Dragon's Dogma 2 - a dark fantasy world.
star wars outlaws - beautiful multi-planetary locations.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard - stylized visual style.
Stellar Blade - futuristic aesthetics.
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth - bright and picturesque Hawaiian setting.
Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO - explosive effects in the spirit of anime.
Gray Zone Warfare - beautiful but crude graphics in early access.
Empire of the Ants - amazing photorealism of nature.
body cam - hyperrealism with a body camera.
F1 24 - realistic weather effects and car models.
I was surprised by the absence of games like Horizon Forbidden West (PC version) and God of War: Ragnarok (PC version), which are considered to be among the standards of graphics. The inclusion of controversial projects like Suicide Squad и Gray Zone Warfare only increased questions about the correctness of the choice.
On the official YouTube channel GSC Game World a new holiday trailer has arrived for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl called "Christmas Eve in the Zone". The video immerses viewers in the harsh but mysterious winter atmosphere of the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, where even familiar anomalies acquire a festive spirit.
The trailer shows snowy landscapes that look both beautiful and terrifying. Particularly noteworthy are the snow storms that appear suddenly and disappear, reminiscent of the emissions familiar from previous games in the series. These phenomena remain a mystery: whether this is a new psi-effect, a unique anomalous phenomenon, or perhaps a real Christmas miracle gifted by the Zone.
The game's creators used the video to thank fans for their continued support and to express their wishes for a happy winter holiday. The video was not only an aesthetic gift for players, but also a demonstration of how the Zone can be gloomy, but still cozy in its own way, especially during the holidays.
Job postings by Blizzard may hint at development of new entry in popular series Diablo. Companies often use recruitment announcements as a tool to attract talent to new projects, even if there hasn't been an official announcement yet. Job descriptions suggest that Blizzard is preparing something big related to dark fantasy and RPG.
Among the key hints about the possible development Diablo V The following areas are distinguished:
Game lore and world expertsJob openings focusing on creating a rich and detailed world could indicate the development of a new chapter in the Diablo universe.
Recruits for RPG systemsMentions of RPG mechanics and multiplayer elements in the requirements for candidates increase speculation about a possible sequel.
Integration of modern technologiesJob openings with a focus on implementing cutting-edge graphics technology, artificial intelligence, and networking solutions may indicate that Blizzard is looking to leverage the latest industry advancements for the new game.
Blizzard has not yet confirmed that it is in development. Diablo V, this approach to recruiting specialists was previously used by the company for project announcements. For example, vacancies related to the creation of worlds and mechanics anticipated the launch Diablo IV и World of Warcraft: Dragon Flight.
If the rumors are true, fans will be treated to another chapter in the legendary series, which will likely continue to push the boundaries of RPG gaming with new technology and depth of gameplay.
2024 has been an incredibly successful year for SEGA, which released several major games at once that won the love of players. This year, such projects as Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Metaphor: Refantazio, Persona 3 Reload, Unicorn Overlord, Shin Megami Tensei 5: Vengeance и Sonic x Shadow GenerationsThese releases have strengthened the company's position, allowing it to expand its audience and create a robust franchise portfolio.
Following the success, SEGA president and CEO Shuji Utsumi hinted at the possibility of launching his own subscription service in the style of Game Pass"We are discussing this idea and evaluating options, but we cannot disclose details yet," he said.
However, this decision raises questions. While competitors are abandoning their launchers and moving to universal platforms like Steam and the Epic Games Store, SEGA seems to be preparing to go the opposite way. This could be a serious test, given that the subscription services market is already saturated with offerings from giants like Microsoft and Sony.
In addition, launching a separate platform may cause discontent among players, who will have to install a new launcher or subscribe to an additional service to access SEGA games. As a result, instead of strengthening the audience's loyalty, this decision may lead to the opposite effect, especially if the prices or functionality of the service turn out to be unfavorable against the background of existing offers.
Steam has summed up the results of the outgoing 2024, announcing a list of games that became the best-selling on the platform. The year was marked by the release of long-awaited new products, such as Black Myth: Wukong, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marines 2 и S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, released in November, quickly achieved success, taking silver category among the best-selling games of the year and received the status of "Platinum Novelty". Despite the difficult period of development and criticism for technical errors, the project showed high sales, attracted the attention of the audience and received positive reviews.
The biggest platinum hits of 2024:
Baldur's Gate 3 — the main role-playing success of the year.
Black Myth: Wukong - an eastern myth in the form of a bright action film.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marines 2 — the expected sequel to the cult shooter.
helldivers 2 — a cooperative shooter that has captivated players.
Elden Ring, Pal world and multiplayer leaders like Apex Legends и PUBG.
It is especially worth noting that free projects such as Counter-Strike 2 и Dota 2, continue to hold top positions thanks to a stable player base.
Major new releases for 2024 include: S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, Path of Exile 2, Manor Lords и DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZEROThese games have become important events for gamers this year. The full leaderboard is available on the official Steam page.
In a studio Cloud Imperium Games (CIG), known for its long-term construction Star Citizen, a large-scale restructuring, accompanied by layoffs of key employees. Insider Tom Henderson reported that the layoffs included industry veterans with more than 25 years of experience, as well as employees of the quality control department.
The layoffs began in November, and official confirmation from CIG is expected soon. In a letter sent to employees, CEO Chris Roberts explained his decision by the need to increase efficiency teams and speed up the completion of projects such as Star Citizen и Squadron 42.
"We need to make sure that the company has effective and productive teams. To do that, I've had to make changes at the top and below," Roberts said.
However, according to Henderson's sources, the restructuring is also associated with serious financial difficulties. Over the course of 12 years of development, CIG spent nearly 750 million, raised through crowdfunding, but never released a finished product. The studio's projects remain in alpha, and release plans have been repeatedly disrupted.
Roberts has been embroiled in scandals in the past over his business practices, including financial fraud that led to him being blacklisted in Hollywood.
Citizencon 2024 in October was another source of criticism, with employees complaining of grueling working conditions, including 18-day marathons of 12 hours a day.
Release Squadron 42 is scheduled for 2026, while Star Citizen remains in alpha stage.
Developers S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl released final patch 2024 - update to version 1.1.3. This is already fourth update in five days, which highlights both the complex technical state of the game and the team’s active work on improving it.
Patch 1.1.3 aims to fix this key issues of the storyline and fixing critical crashes. The main changes include: fixing a bug with Richter disappearing in the "Road to the Foundation" quest, fixing shader compilation crashes, and improving overall stability. Minor bugs, such as the problem with inverted control axes, have also been fixed.
Notable changes in the patch:
Fixed a bug where Richter could disappear from the Energetik Culture Palace.
A temporary solution has been introduced to prevent shader compilation failures.
Fixed ACCESS VIOLATION ERROR errors that affected stability.
Saving axis inversion settings after restarting the game now works correctly.
Fixed controls that could become blocked after firing and inspecting an artifact.
The game recently received a year major update to version 1.1, which included 1800 fixes and weighed 110 GB. The next patches are expected in 2025.
