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Title: Resident Evil Requiem Endings Explained - How To Get All Endings Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2026 07:50:00 -0800 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/resident-evil-requiem-endings-hope-destruction-elpis/2900-7533/ Well, well, well, lookie here. You're probably curious about all the endings in Resident Evil Requiem, aren't you? Leon and Grace's arduous trek has been fraught with danger and, finally, that journey comes to a climactic conclusion. Naturally, this guide has all the details that you want and all the holy moly spoilers to boot.Note: For everything else about the newest entry in Capcom's long-running survival horror series, you can head over to our Resident Evil Requiem guides hub. What does the creator desire?There are several points of no return in the campaign. The last one occurs as Leon is waiting for the elevator in the ARK facility's Bioweapon Repository/B4 Staff Room. After that segment, you regain control of Grace, who has to go to the central chamber in the ARK.In the central chamber, a question will be presented to you: What does the creator desire?Destroy ElpisRelease ElpisUpon picking an option, you're asked if you're 100% certain of your decision. So, let's see just what would happen in these Resident Evil Requiem endings, eh? Destruction ending: What happens if you destroy Elpis?Choosing to destroy Elpis is actually the bad ending in Resident Evil Requiem:Leon tries to fight "Wesker wannabe" Zeno, only to get overpowered, as Zeno continues to dodge bullets.Leon, already succumbing to the effects of the Raccoon City Syndrome virus, remains helpless.Grace then looks on in shock as Zeno shoots Leon in the head, killing him instantly.Grace manages to escape as the ARK facility collapses. However, she's distraught by the turn of events.Note: Since this is the bad ending, be on the lookout for a prompt once you're back in the main menu after the end credits. You'll be asked if you want to reload a system-generated autosave at the moment when Grace has to make a decision about Elpis. This is a do-over so you can still see a different outcome. Hope ending: What happens if you release Elpis?Choosing to release Elpis in Resident Evil Requiem leads to the good ending.As you progress through the campaign, you learn that Elpis is an antivirus, a cure to all the ills brought about by Umbrella and other corporations that manufacture bioweapons.Grace administers the cure to Leon, who then regains his strength.Zeno is incensed by your decision. Victor Gideon then arrives, stating that this cure will continue to wreak havoc.Victor then sprouts tentacle arms. He calls Zeno a cheap imitation, before slicing off his head.This leads to a final boss battle: Leon vs. Victor. Hope ending: The Victor/Nemesis boss battleWe've got more details for you in our Resident Evil Requiem boss guide. That said, Victor does turn into a Nemesis variant:His tentacle arms during the first phase of the bout are similar to the ones seen in Nemesis' humanoid/Tyrant form.In the second phase, Victor turns into a monstrosity akin to Nemesis' final form. Yep, the battle even includes the "shoot the glowing pustules" mechanic from Resident Evil 3.Leon finishes off Victor by blasting its core with the Requiem, causing the creature to dissipate into a gooey mess. Hope ending: Cutscenes and conclusionsAfter the fight, you get to watch more cutscenes:Leon stays with Grace as the ARK facility slowly shuts down. Despairing that they won't be able to escape, they're suddenly surprised by the arrival of BSAA agents of the Wolf Hound Squad. Leon is then told that Commander Redfield is looking for him.Grace has a cup of coffee while sitting in a helicopter. She and Leon have a short chat.Sherry Birkin, who also seems to be infected by Raccoon City Syndrome, smiles. It's not just because Leon survived. It's the fact that Elpis can be used as a cure.News reports mention that a bioweapons lab--i.e. ARK--has been discovered deep below Raccoon City. It's noted that the US president denies involvement, but we all know the truth based on documents in terminals and other files. Hope ending: Grace and EmilyA cutscene shows that a young girl has been "rescued from a bio-terror front in Rhodes Hill." We then see Emily, who's unconscious but alive, as the cocoon that encased her in her monster form slowly unravels.Later, after the end credits, we see that Grace is happy at her job back in the FBI. There are two photos on her desk: One with her mom, and another with Emily. It looks like she's now Emily's guardian.Note 1: The Hope ending in Resident Evil Requiem fully fleshes out the story. It also unlocks Grace's Report, which you can access in the Bonus Content menu. This is a summary of key events in the series, with a few retcons given what had transpired in Requiem.Note 2: We've also learned that, if you choose to "release Elpis," you might not receive a prompt to reload an earlier autosave. If you want to see the "destroy Elpis" ending, you should (a) keep a backup save before Leon rides the elevator or (b) avoid overwriting the autosave when Grace has to make a decision in the central chamber. Zeno and The ConnectionsAfter Grace's scene in the FBI office, we see another segment where mercenaries arrive at the depths of the Crater/ARK. One radios in and says that all the BSAA operatives have been eliminated. This individual also states that they've acquired their target. It's not certain as to what this might be. Perhaps it's a fragment of Victor/Nemesis or Zeno's magical shades?Speaking of Zeno, this fella does resemble Wesker uncannily, right down to his bullet-dodging skills. Victor also considers him just a cheap imitation of the original.What we do know is that Zeno has been hand-picked by The Connections, a mysterious criminal organization first revealed in Resident Evil 7. The group has orchestrated key events, often behind the scenes. Some of these are mentioned in previous games in the series, and a select few tidbits are noted by Grace in her report:Initially, it's assumed that Brandon Bailey, the protege of Umbrella co-founder James Marcus, founded The Connections. However, he might just be a "cog in the wheel."The Connections has had deep roots in the criminal underworld since before the 1980s.The thermobaric missile strike in Raccoon City wasn't meant to contain the spread of the outbreak. Rather, it was meant to disrupt the relationship between the US government and Umbrella, which would then shift the blame for the corporation's illegal activities onto Oswell Spencer.In short, The Connections was the group that lobbied for the missile strike. This chain of events allowed the organization to seize Umbrella's assets, including the ARK facility.In Resident Evil 6, then-president Adam Benford was said to have known of the ties between the government and Umbrella. In Grace's report in Requiem, she surmises that Benford knew about The Connections' involvement. Zeno also remarks that Benford had to be assassinated to get him out of the way. Oswell Spencer: Redemption, Retcon, and Grace's originsGrace's report also admits that Oswell Spencer, the Umbrella co-founder who engineered the company's illicit activities into viral research, eugenics, and various experiments, shares the blame for numerous atrocities that have happened throughout the years. Veteran players will also remember how Albert Wesker killed Spencer back in Resident Evil 5, after the latter's speech: "I was to become a god, creating a new world with an advanced race of human beings."That said, events in Resident Evil Requiem show Spencer in an entirely new light:We now know that The Connections and the US government orchestrated his downfall, making him a scapegoat for all the devastation caused by Umbrella.Wesker presented evidence against Spencer during his trial.Wesker was linked to Tricell, which had strong ties to The Connections. Grace surmises that it's highly likely that there was pressure from the government and The Connections during Spencer's trial.It seems that Spencer also actively sought redemption during his final years:We know that Spencer/Umbrella conducted experiments on children in the Orphanage.However, we also know that Alyssa Ashcroft had interviewed Spencer when the latter was already infirm. It was during this moment that Spencer entrusted a baby--Grace--to Alyssa Ashcroft.Grace was just a normal baby, completely unaltered by Spencer or any of his experiments. She was a foundling and was considered by Spencer to be his "hope." (Elpis is the Greek word for "hope," after all.)Spencer developed Elpis as a powerful antigen that can render viral weapons inert.Perhaps Spencer truly wanted to do some good toward the end of his life? Then again, perhaps Elpis is meant to create more chaos among corporations that develop bioweapons and the governments that utilize them? Elpis might be Spencer's way of enacting vengeance from beyond the grave, given that upstart companies, rival organizations, and political forces plotted his downfall. Bonuses and other unlocksOnce you're done watching the endings in Resident Evil Requiem, don't forget to check all the stuff you've unlocked. These become available regardless of the ending that you obtain:Insanity mode/difficultyBehind the Scenes videoModels and concept artBonus content, such as unlockable weapons and cheats.Costumes and weapon skins, like the Jacket (Leon and Grace) and the Tactical Light skin (Leon's Alligator Snapper weapon).All challenges that were previously hidden should now appear.As mentioned earlier, Grace's Report, a recounting/retelling of events, can be read if you get the "Hope" ending. You also receive the "Hope and Requiem" achievement. That does it for our Resident Evil Requiem endings guide. Your journey might have come to its conclusion, but you can always go for another playthrough. If you're keen on seeing what's in store, you can hop on over to our articles about New Game Plus, Insanity Mode, and challenges/bonus content. Veteran operative Leon Kennedy joins forces with FBI agent Grace Ashcroft for more nightmarish encounters against hordes of infected. If you want to survive the night, then we encourage you to check our Resident Evil Requiem guides hub.

Title: How To Unlock New Game Plus In Resident Evil Requiem Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2026 07:49:00 -0800 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/resident-evil-requiem-new-game-plus-unlock/2900-7534/ Are you excited to try New Game Plus in Resident Evil Requiem? Another playthrough might be of interest to you, especially if you want relive the horrors of the Care Center and beyond. Our guide has all the details that you need, and we promise not to include major spoilers this time around.Note: We've got a Resident Evil Requiem guides hub to help you fend off the infected and other ghoulish creatures. New Game Plus and bonus content unlocksYou unlock New Game Plus in Resident Evil Requiem once you've beaten the campaign. Once you're done watching the credits roll, you'll be back at the main menu. You'll notice that you've unlocked various goodies, including:Insanity Mode is a high difficulty option for those who want to test their skills.A behind-the-scenes video, concept art, and character model viewing.The Jacket costume for Grace and Leon, as well as the Tactical Light skin for Leon's Alligator Snapper weapon.All hidden challenge requirements and bonus content should now appear.Note 1: Special content in the game must be unlocked by spending challenge points. These include new weapons and cheats--i.e. infinite ammo, infinite Ink Ribbons, and the like. You can then activate these via the Bonus Content menu.Note 2: Although Insanity Mode does become available, you can still select other difficulty options for your next playthrough. Leon's campaign in New Game PlusThe key difference here is that supply boxes tend to appear earlier and more regularly during Leon's campaign sections. Supply boxes allow you to purchase weapons, ammo, and upgrades. These containers also have any bonus gear that you've unlocked via challenge points. Perhaps you want to run around the streets of Rhodes Hill while carrying a Rocket Launcher?Likewise, you earn credits as soon as you control Leon early in the campaign. Tracking Modules appear in Rhodes Hill and the Care Center, too. These let you amass a lot of currency so you can buy more gear. Grace's campaign in New Game PlusGrace's segments are similar to your original playthrough. The key difference is, of course, with the difficulty mode that you select:Casual and Standard (Modern) allow for unlimited manual saves.Standard (Classic) and Insanity require Ink Ribbons if you want to do a manual save.Just like Leon's supply box, Grace can find bonus content in the item boxes that she comes across while exploring. You're also likely to notice items that are meant for Leon once you regain control of him--i.e. Tracking Modules. Grace won't be able to use these at all.That does it for our Resident Evil Requiem New Game Plus guide. If you're still on the lookout for collectibles and challenge points, you can head over to our Mr. Raccoon locations guide and challenges/bonus content guide. We also have an Insanity Mode guide if you want to test your mettle.Veteran operative Leon Kennedy joins forces with FBI agent Grace Ashcroft for more nightmarish encounters against hordes of infected. If you want to survive the night, then we encourage you to check our Resident Evil Requiem guides hub.

Title: All Resident Evil Requiem Challenges And Bonus Points Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2026 07:49:00 -0800 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/resident-evil-requiem-challenges-bonus-content-challenge-points/2900-7535/ Are you planning to complete all challenges in Resident Evil Requiem? These tasks and tallies reward you with challenge points (CP), which you can then use to unlock bonus content. Some are new weapons that are sure to aid you in your playthrough. Others are cheats, which make the whole ordeal a breeze.Note: We're going to tackle challenge requirements and tips, which means this article does include spoilers. You can also head to our Resident Evil Requiem guides hub for other facets related to the game.Challenge tallies, backup saves, and points of no return - Oh my!You can see if you've finished an objective by opening the Challenges menu while the game is paused. We also want to remind you to keep backup manual saves. That's because challenges are tracked for your account, and this applies even if you reload a save or start a new playthrough.Let's use safe combinations as an example. There are five locked safes in the game, and opening them all completes the "No Safe Is Safe" challenge. If you somehow miss the one in the Care Center Basement, you won't be able to return to that location. But, if you kept a handy manual save prior to rushing toward the elevator, then you should have enough time to grab the rewards.Various challenges can also be completed in a single playthrough, and we detail these steps a bit later in this article. We've also got a points of no return guide so you know the exact moments when you ought to have a backup save.In any case, our Resident Evil Requiem challenges guide is organized based on thematic categories. We start off with bonus unlockable content, followed by some of the basic stuff, and then we tackle more advanced requirements. Bonus content and unlockablesBelow, you'll see a list of all the Resident Evil Requiem bonus content and unlockables, including a few cheats. Don't forget that you need to amass challenge points (CP) to purchase these. Once unlocked, these can be activated via the Bonus Content/Special Content menu. For weapons and charms, these are obtained in Grace's item boxes or purchased from Leon's supply boxes.Bonus weaponsFreya's Needle (Grace) - A machine pistol that uses handgun ammo; costs 4,000 CP.Kotetsu (Grace) - A knife that will never break; costs 5,000 CP.Matilda IMP (Leon) - A handgun that has a three-round burst; costs 500 CP.Ghost Grudge (Leon) - A revolver that uses 12.7x55mm ammo; costs 1,000 CP.Redemption (Leon) - An assault rifle that uses machine gun ammo; costs 3,500 CP.Mortal Edge (Leon) - An axe that has exceptional parry capabilities; costs 3,000 CP. (Note that this is also the weapon dropped by the Commander boss in the campaign.)RPG-7 (Leon) - A rocket launcher that boasts devastating firepower; costs 15,000 CP.Bonus upgrades, charms, cosmetics, and collectiblesMatsuoka Master Manual (Grace) - Permanently upgrades the Blood Collector with +50 capacity; costs 1,000 CP.Tactical Tracker Modded (Leon) - Offers more credits per kill; costs 3,000 CP.Advanced Tuning (Leon) - Unlocks an extra level of tuning/upgrades for weapon parts. You must destroy all Mr. Raccoon memoriams to unlock this option.Rugged Rookie Charm (Grace) - A mysterious charm that increases firepower as long as it's in your inventory; costs 6,500 CP.Trusted Companion Charm (Leon) - A charm for handguns that increases bullet penetration; costs 500 CP.Raccoon Roundup Map: Rhodes Hill - Shows the locations of Mr. Raccoon collectibles in the Care Center and nearby areas. This magazine can also be found in the Care Center Basement.Raccoon Roundup Map: Raccoon City - Shows the locations of Mr. Raccoon collectibles in Raccoon City.FBI Attire (Grace) - A unique costume for Grace; costs 500 CP.RPD Uniform (Leon) - A unique costume for Leon; costs 500 CP.CheatsInfinite Ribbon (Grace) - Allows you to save an infinite number of times even at higher difficulties. You must complete the "Speed Demon" challenge to unlock it.Infinite Ammo: Guns (both characters) - Unlocks infinite ammo for most guns; costs 50,000 CP.Infinite Ammo: RPG-7 (Leon) - Unlocks infinite ammo for the rocket launcher; costs 35,000 CP.Infinite Durability: Hatchets (Leon) - Unlocks infinite durability for Hatchets; costs 20,000 CP. Progression and bonusesYou can complete these challenges just by progressing through the campaign normally:Deja Vu - Encounter an outbreak in Wrenwood.Descent Into Darkness - Reach the basement of the Care Center.It’s Been a Long Night - Reach the courtyard of the Care Center.A Harsh Reality - Escape the Care Center.Going Down? - Reach the ground using the suspended platform.The Hero Returns - Arrive at Raccoon Police Department (RPD).I Remember That, Too - Defeat the Super Tyrant.Umbrella’s Legacy - Find ARK.The Final Mission - Start exploring the lower levels of ARK.Hope and Requiem - Complete the main story by releasing Elpis.Rookie Agent - Complete the main story on at least Casual difficulty.Rising Agent - Complete the main story on at least Standard (Modern) difficulty.Resolute Agent - Complete the main story on at least Standard (Classic) difficulty.Model Mania - View all models.Curator - View all concept art. Basics: GraceThese are some easy-peasy challenges for Grace:Out of Sight, Out of Mind - Store an item in the item box as Grace.The Ol’ Fashioned Way - Use an Ink Ribbon to save at a typewriter.Like Mother, Like Daughter - Unlock a drawer with a lockpick.Fatal Dose - Defeat a zombie using the Hemolytic Injector.The Power of Blood - Craft an item using the Blood Collector.Blood! More Blood! - Use 300 microsamples of Infected Blood.Note: For "The Ol' Fashioned Way," you need to be playing on at least Standard (Classic) difficulty. There are no Ink Ribbons in Casual and Standard (Modern). Basics: LeonHere are some hassle-free challenges for Leon:Untouchable - Parry an enemy attack.Can I Borrow This? - Throw a weapon dropped by an enemy.Chop Chop - Defeat three zombies with a Hatchet finishing attack.Retail Therapy - Purchase an item from the supply box.Tailor Made - Upgrade a weapon.Master Craftsman - Craft every possible item with Leon.Note: For "Master Craftsman," try to collect a bunch of Green Herbs, Scrap, and Gunpowder once you acquire the GAL Submachine Gun in East Raccoon City. By then, you should be able to craft all types of restoratives, ammo, and grenades. Alternatively, craft something and see if the "Master Craftman" tally increases. Then, reload your save and craft something else. More combat: GraceThese are the Resident Evil Requiem challenges that you can do when Grace faces specific enemies:Order Up - Defeat the Chef in the Care Center in the main story.Deadly Duet - Defeat the two Singers in the main story.Grace and Goliath - Defeat the Chunk as Grace.Bring Out the Big Guns - Stun the Girl with the Requiem.Note 1: For "Order Up," you can just sneak up on the Chef zombie and blow him up with a Hemolytic Injector. This also nets you the Pantry Key.Note 2: For "Grace and Goliath," you need to kill Chunk before Grace jumps down the pit that leads to the Care Center Basement. Chunk will drop the Eye Spy Charm the first time you kill it. If you reload an earlier save, the charm should still appear in your item box. Taking out Chunk again causes it to drop several Antique Coins. More combat: LeonYou've got more combat-related tasks as Leon:Internal Dispute - Make a zombie attack another zombie in the hospital ward.Road Rage - Stop one of Victor’s attacks on the highway.Not Today, Buds - Defeat all Plant 43 seedlings.Cat Got Your Tongue - Cut off a Licker's tongue with your Hatchet.Note 1: For "Road Rage," be on the lookout for a small arrow-shaped icon that appears above Victor during the chase sequence. Shoot him a few times to interrupt his attack.Note 2: For "Cat Got Your Tongue," wait for a Licker to lash out with its tongue, then spam the parry button. It might take a few tries. More combat: Both charactersThese are general combat tasks for both characters:Bang for Your Buck - Defeat at least three enemies with a single Requiem shot.Seasoned Pro - Defeat 300 enemies.Note: For "Bang for Your Buck," Leon should have opportunities to blast several infected in the streets of Rhodes Hill early in the game. If you're not able to do this, Grace can line up several hostiles in the narrow corridors of the Care Center. Just open a few drawers with lockpicks if you need more ammo for the Requiem. Collectibles-relatedThese Resident Evil Requiem challenges are related to collectibles, containers, and loot:The Hunt Begins - Destroy one Mr. Raccoon memoriam.You Little Rascal - Destroy all 25 Mr. Raccoon memoriams.No Safe Is Safe - Open all five safes in the main story.Crate Expectations - Open all four BSAA Containers.Case Closed - Read all 75 files in the main story.Note: We discuss these locations in detail in our articles about Mr. Raccoon collectibles, file/document locations, safe combinations, and BSAA Containers. Advanced challengesThese challenges require a bit more effort. They reward a ridiculous amount of CP:Remarkable Agent - Complete the main story on Insanity difficulty; rewards 40,000 CP.Credit Where Credit Is Due - Earn 200,000 credits; rewards 3,000 CP.Bloodlust - Collect 5,000 microsamples of Infected Blood with the Blood Collector; rewards 10,000 CP.Never Touch the Stuff - Complete the main story without using Green Herbs or Med Injectors; rewards 35,000 CP.Minimalist - Complete the main story without Grace using the Blood Collector; rewards 35,000 CP.Speed Demon - Complete the main story by releasing Elpis within four hours; rewards 20,000 CP.The Final Puzzle - Let the sweet pair hear the voice; rewards 20,000 CP.Note 1: Regarding "Credit Where Credit Is Due," we actually received 10,000 credits near the end of the campaign as Leon. It may have come from the Bioweapon Repository encounter against several Lickers and zombie husks. We recommend returning to the supply box in the B4 Staff Room to obtain your credit rewards, before riding the elevator.Note 2: We've got a few tips for those who want to try Insanity Mode. Can you complete multiple advanced challenges in one playthrough?It's certainly possible to complete several advanced challenges in Resident Evil Requiem, including those with requirements that might seem at odds with each other at first glance. This goes back to what we mentioned about challenge tallies being tracked for your account, even if you reload your save or try a new playthrough.Let's say you want to complete "Credit Where Credit Is Due," "Bloodlust," "Never Touch the Stuff," "Minimalist," and "Speed Demon," all in a single playthrough:Choose Casual difficulty for an easier run and breeze through the campaign. Hopefully, you remember where all the key items are located.At certain points of no return, keep a handy manual save. Let's use the Care Center as an example, right before you exit the Central Door. Maybe you've spent exactly one hour already since you started the campaign.If you're (a) doing a speedrun and/or (b) you don't want to collect Infected Blood, then you probably ran past a bunch of zombies. Now, it's time to kill dozens of undead, all while gathering more Infected Blood in the vicinity. Don't forget to heal up when you can, too.Oops! It looks like you spent so much time that your playthrough is now at two hours.Go ahead and reload your backup save: Check the "Speed Demon" tally - The time you spent playing is the same as before--i.e. one hour.Check the "Bloodlust" tally - It has increased because you collected more Infected Blood before you reloaded.Check the "Minimalist" and "Never Touched the Stuff" tallies - It's as though you never used a restorative item or gathered Infected Blood at all.Continue the campaign and pick the "Hope/release Elpis" ending during the finale. Assuming you cleared the game in under four hours, you'll complete the "Speed Demon" challenge, too.That does it for our Resident Evil Requiem challenges guide. We hope these tips help you as you get set for your first playthrough or subsequent runs. If you need more help with other matters, you can take a look at our boss guide, endings guide, and Easter eggs guide.Veteran operative Leon Kennedy joins forces with FBI agent Grace Ashcroft for more nightmarish encounters against hordes of infected. If you want to survive the night, then we encourage you to check our Resident Evil Requiem guides hub.

Title: How Long Is Resident Evil Requiem? Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2026 07:48:00 -0800 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/resident-evil-requiem-how-long-to-beat-campaign-length/1100-6538337/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f Are you thinking about how long it takes to beat Resident Evil Requiem? Capcom's latest survival horror game brings back perennial fan favorite Leon Kennedy. Joining him is FBI agent Grace Ashcroft, who's being targeted by nefarious foes. This leads to a nightmarish journey where the duo have to battle countless infected. Our article has all the info that you need, so read on for more details.Note: We've got a Resident Evil Requiem guides hub to help you fend off the infected and other ghoulish creatures.Table of Contents [hide]How long is Resident Evil Requiem - Campaign length guideHow long is Resident Evil Requiem - Campaign length guideResident Evil Requiem offers three difficulty modes by default. Your choice here can alter your expected playtime:Continue Reading at GameSpot

Title: All Resident Evil Requiem Weapons And Where To Find Them Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2026 07:48:00 -0800 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/resident-evil-requiem-weapons-locations/2900-7537/ Are you planning to acquire all weapons in Resident Evil Requiem? In a game where you have to face hordes of infected, you can bet that there are plenty of armaments, guns, and very sharp objects perfect for chopping off zombie heads. We've got all the details right here, starting with the weapons that can be obtained throughout the course of the campaign. We follow these up with those that are purchased from the supply box and those that are unlocked as bonus content.Note 1: During Leon's campaign sections, you're going to come across supply boxes that allow him to purchase gear and ammo using credits. Weapons can also be upgraded up to Level 2 via the supply box. This increases facets like power, rate-of-fire, ammo capacity, and others. Later, once you've destroyed all 25 Mr. Raccoon collectibles, you'll unlock the Advanced Tuning mechanic, which allows you to upgrade weapons up to Level 3.Note 2: Since we're going to talk about weapon locations, you're going to see spoilers in this article. We've also got a Resident Evil Requiem guides hub to help you with other game mechanics and features. HatchetCharacter: LeonWeapon type: MeleeDescription: A hatchet used by special forces. Capable of delivering fatal blows, but requires regular maintenance to stay sharp.Location: Available by defaultNote: Leon can use the Hatchet to parry enemy attacks and lunges. When a zombie is kneeling/staggered, he can also chop off their heads. Do remember that the Hatchet loses durability as you keep using it, and you have to sharpen the blade to maintain its edge. Alligator SnapperCharacter: LeonWeapon type: HandgunDescription: A reliable semi-automatic handgun. This custom model is issued to DSO personnel.Location: Available by default RequiemCharacter: Leon and GraceWeapon type: Assault revolverDescription: A DSO-issued, large assault revolver that uses 12.7x55mm rounds. Offering high-powered piercing capabilities, it's a weapon that you can rely on.Location: Available by default - Leon uses this Resident Evil Requiem weapon initially. He'll then give it to Grace. Later in the campaign, Grace will return this item to Leon. B934Character: GraceWeapon type: HandgunDescription: A straight blowback handgun. This basic, interwar design prioritizes durability over firepower.Location: Found in the Dining Room on the first floor of the Care Center's West Wing. S&S M232Character: GraceWeapon type: HandgunDescription: An incredibly reliable handgun. Grace bought it for self-defense with her first paycheck.Location: Found in the Bar & Lounge on the second floor of the Care Center's West Wing. It's near a locked safe.Note: This is actually Grace's default weapon in Resident Evil Requiem. She loses it early in the campaign, but you can retrieve it upon reaching the second floor of the Care Center. Makeshift Knife and Hunting KnifeCharacter: GraceWeapon type: MeleeDescription: A crude, handmade knife suitable for close combat. Can be used to fight off enemies when grabbed.Location: Various areasNote: Both the Makeshift Knife and Hunting Knife have low durability, and Grace can't sharpen them or conduct repairs either. Likewise, if you use a knife to stab a zombie that grabs you, it'll be stuck in their eye/head, causing it to be lost for good. MSBG 500Character: LeonWeapon type: ShotgunDescription: A compact, pump-action shotgun. Offers excellent spread but with limited capacity. Can be customized for an even wider blast.Location: Found in the Attic prior to the Chunk boss fight. Hand Grenades and Stacked Hand GrenadesCharacter: LeonWeapon type: ExplosiveDescription: A hand grenade that disperses a powerful shockwave when it explodes.Location: Various areasNote: Once you have a couple of Hand Grenades, you can craft the Stacked Hand Grenade item, which causes an even bigger kablooey. Classic 70Character: LeonWeapon type: RifleDescription: A standard bolt-action rifle. It can deliver serious firepower in skilled hands. The scope can be swapped out or removed.Location: Found just before the roof deck where you have to snipe infected that are chasing Grace.Note: There's a Mr. Raccoon collectible in this area that's pretty easy to miss since you have to snipe it with your rifle. GalCharacter: LeonWeapon type: Submachine gun Description: A submachine gun developed in the 1950s. Lacks accuracy but has a large ammo capacity, suitable for bursts of sustained fire.Location: Found in the East Raccoon City Underground Parking Garage. It's inside a shed just past the partially submerged cars. Marksman 1ACharacter: LeonWeapon type: RifleDescription: A semi-automatic marksman rifle. The damage per shot is limited, but it boasts a high rate-of-fire and fast reload speeds.Location: Found inside a BSAA Container at the end of the main street in East Raccoon City. W870 PoliceCharacter: LeonWeapon type: ShotgunDescription: A pump-action shotgun that boasts an impressive spread. Requires a firm grip to keep its high power in check.Location: Found on a shelf in Gun Shop Kendo in Raccoon City Center. Mortal EdgeCharacter: LeonWeapon type: MeleeDescription: A formidable instrument of death. It has taken countless lives and is stepped in a long, bloody history. It has exceptional parry capabilities.Location: There are a couple of ways to obtain this Resident Evil Requiem weapon: Progression: It's dropped by the Commander boss in the ARK.Bonus content: You can spend 3,000 challenge points (CP) to unlock it. It will then appear in a supply box. Purchasable weapons from the supply boxAs mentioned earlier, Leon gains access to supply boxes, which allow him to purchase weapons, ammo, and gear. He amasses credits from enemy kills, as well as from collectible items known as Tracking Modules. Simply interact with a supply box to check and update your credit earnings.Silencer 9Weapon type: HandgunDescription: A powerful and precise handgun. The built-in suppressor effectively dampens the sound of all shots.990-TACWeapon type: ShotgunDescription: A modern, semi-automatic shotgun. With excellent grouping, it's ideal for precision shooting. A dot sight can be attached.Stiri REVO3 A1Weapon type: Submachine gunDescription: A lightweight, compact, polymer frame submachine gun. It has a high rate-of-fire and does considerable damage. You can add a stock to improve accuracy.Note: Speaking of supply boxes, Leon can't store items like Grace. Instead, he has to sell stuff that he doesn't need via supply boxes, just to save some space. You can repurchase weapons at their default cost, and their upgrades, if any, are still retained. Unlockable weapons from bonus contentThe Resident Evil Requiem weapons that are listed herein are considered bonus content. As you progress through the campaign and complete tasks/milestones, you'll earn challenge points (CP). The points you receive can then be used to unlock goodies.Freya's Needle (Grace) - A machine pistol that uses handgun ammo; costs 4,000 CP.Kotetsu (Grace) - A knife that will never break; costs 5,000 CP.Matilda IMP (Leon) - A handgun that has a three-round burst; costs 500 CP.Ghost Grudge (Leon) - A revolver that uses 12.7x55mm ammo; costs 1,000 CP.Redemption (Leon) - An assault rifle that uses machine gun ammo; costs 3,500 CP.Mortal Edge (Leon) - An axe that has exceptional parry capabilities; costs 3,000 CP.RPG-7 (Leon) - A rocket launcher that boasts devastating firepower; costs 15,000 CP.That does it for our guide on how to obtain all weapons in Resident Evil Requiem. While we're on the subject, you might want to take a look at our challenges/bonus content guide to help you unlock these rewards. There are also several charm accessories that you can pick up to boost the capabilities of your armaments.Veteran operative Leon Kennedy joins forces with FBI agent Grace Ashcroft for more nightmarish encounters against hordes of infected. If you want to survive the night, then we encourage you to check our Resident Evil Requiem guides hub.

Title: What's free on the Epic Games Store today? (Feb. 26) Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:00:17 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/free-on-epic-games-store-february-27-2026/ Epic is once again offering a pair of games that couldn't be more different. Those looking to tackle some mind-bending puzzles will want to check out Boxes: Lost Fragments, while My Night Job offers up some old-school fun.

Title: How Marvel's '90s Iron Man cartoon paved the way for the MCU's Tony Stark Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:00:17 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/1996-iron-man-1994-marvel-animated-series/ Instead, the new intro opened in pitch-black, revealing a shirtless Tony Stark covered in shadow, deep in his laboratory. A machine hands him a blacksmith’s hammer, then Tony pounds away on an anvil as images of his many Iron Man armors flash onto the walls. He grabs a giant chain and pours molten metal into a mold to form his new armor and then refines his work with a bit of welding before the finished pieces fly onto him as he suits up. Finally, Tony bursts out of the laboratory and into the night sky. A new, industrial-sounding theme song accompanies the dark visuals as a singer chants four words: “I am Iron Man.”

Title: Fortnite Redacted story quest walkthrough Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:58:45 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/fortnite-guide-interference-redacted-story-quest-visitor-zero-point-shard/ With the Visitor's entrance in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 1, players are now able to complete the "Interference" and "Redacted" story quests.

Title: Critical Role hires new general manager to elevate Beacon Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:22:07 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/critical-role-alyssa-zeisler-beacon-general-manager/ The gap between Critical Role’s beginnings as a community-led platform created by nerdy voice actors playing Dungeons & Dragons and its present as a global multimedia company continues to grow. That has never been so apparent with its latest high-profile hire, which may change how fans interact with Critical Role's content for the better.

Title: Christopher Nolan's Pacino/Robin Williams thriller is deeply underrated Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:11:54 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/insomnia-best-christopher-nolan-al-pacino-robin-williams/ I’m going to guess that for most people reading this, the 2002 thriller Insomnia never came to mind in any of those categories, even though all three of those legendary Hollywood figures are at the absolute top of their game in that film, with Pacino and Williams delivering complex, interesting performances, while Nolan tells a tight, tense, nuanced story.

Title: All About the Games: Play Over 4,500 Titles With GeForce NOW Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:00:35 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-battlefield-season-2/ The GeForce NOW anniversary celebration keeps on rolling, and this week is all about the games that make it possible. With more than 4,500 titles supported in the cloud — plus 12 new games this week — there’s always something new to stream, share and discover. The #6YearsofGFN fun continues with a community giveaway hosted on the GeForce NOW Reddit. Share in-game screenshots and memes to celebrate the anniversary for a chance to win prizes such as an Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K, a Thrustmaster HOTAS ONE flight stick and more  — through Friday, Feb. 20. Gamers can also join the GeForce NOW community Discord to join in on more celebrations and events. A Library Built for Every PC Gamer GeForce NOW features an ever-growing library of over 4,500 titles that are ready to stream in seconds. From cozy indies and competitive shooters to sprawling role-playing games and strategy epics, the collection has something for everyone. The GeForce NOW library spans popular stores like Steam, Xbox — including supported PC Game Pass titles — Epic Games Store, Ubisoft Connect and GOG.com, bringing together free-to-play hits and paid blockbusters in one place. Install-to-Play further expands access by letting members install Steam games opted in for cloud gaming, doubling the number of titles that can be launched through the service. The GeForce NOW app has curated rows that highlight new releases, RTX-enhanced titles or popular free-to-play picks, while tags make deals and downloadable content easier to spot. Smart library syncing connects supported games directly into the cloud catalog, enabling instant access without downloads or hardware worries. Ultimate members get priority entry with powerful servers to jump into the action even faster. Fight the Fog of War Every move matters. Battlefield 6 erupts into its second season, “Extreme Measures,” taking the fight to contaminated terrain and distorted frontlines. A massive new map, fresh arsenal and agile air support redefine large-scale warfare — pushing squads to adapt and survive across shifting contamination zones and fog-laced choke points. Drop into “Contaminated,” a sprawling German mountainside airbase where the psychoactive VL‑7 smoke twists visibility, strategy and players’ senses. Mask up and press through as helicopters sweep low over objectives for high-risk insertions and surgical strikes. Dynamic cover and ever‑evolving hazards keep combat unpredictable, turning every push into a brutal test of precision and squad grit. On GeForce NOW, the battle starts instantly — no waiting for patches or worrying about download space. Jump straight into the latest content, fully loaded and always in sync, for nonstop action anywhere. Game On! Heist now, sneak later. Styx: Blades of Greed from publisher Nacon lands with a sharp tongue and an even sharper blade. Styx is back to doing what he does best: slipping through shadows, looting anything that isn’t nailed down and talking trash the whole way through. Tight stealth, devious tools and a world powered by precious Quartz make every heist feel like a risky, rewarding score — perfect for anyone who prefers a dagger in the dark over a sword in the spotlight. In addition, members can look for the following: Norse: Oath of Blood (New release on Steam, Feb. 17) Diablo (New release on Ubisoft Connect, Feb. 18) Diablo + Hellfire Expansion  (New release on Ubisoft Connect, Feb. 18) Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown (New release on Steam, Feb. 18, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) STALCRAFT: X (New release on Epic Games Store, Free Feb. 19) Styx: Blades of Greed (New release on Steam, Feb. 19, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) Ys X: Proud Nordics (New release on Steam, Feb. 20) KILLER INN (Steam) Trine Enchanted Edition (Epic Games Store) Trine 2: Complete Story (Epic Games Store) Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power (Steam and Epic Games Store) Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince (Epic Games Store) What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below. Happy 6th Anniversary to @NVIDIAGFN As an official NVIDIA GeForce NOW Ambassador, I’m hosting the @DeadbyDaylight block during their Anniversary Game Night + Giveaway. February 19 Event starts @ 10AM PST Dead by Daylight hosted by me at @ 1PM PST Massive prizes.… pic.twitter.com/TFtHvFWAZk — EloraBliss (@EloraBliss) February 18, 2026

Title: GeForce NOW Turns Screens Into a Gaming Machine Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:00:58 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-amazon-fire-tv-app/ The GeForce NOW sixth-anniversary festivities roll on this February, continuing a monthlong celebration of NVIDIA’s cloud gaming service. This week brings even more reasons to join the party, as GeForce NOW launches on a new platform with support for Amazon Fire TV devices, and eight new games to keep the streaming going strong. The new app brings GeForce NOW directly to select Amazon Fire TV devices, so members can jump into their PC game libraries on the biggest screen in the house using a compatible controller. The Cloud Turns Up the Heat GeForce NOW continues to expand access across devices, supporting multiple platforms with the latest additions of Linux. From PCs and Macs to smartphones, browsers and smart TVs, the cloud delivers high-performance gaming to nearly any screen, on more devices than ever. Members tap into GeForce RTX power on the screens they already own, extending the value of their membership without extra hardware or complexity. That reach expands again with the launch of the GeForce NOW app on Amazon Fire TV. GeForce NOW is powering up the living room with the launch of the GeForce NOW app on Amazon Fire TV streaming sticks, leveling up big-screen gaming with PC-quality performance. GeForce RTX performance on Amazon Fire TV. The GeForce NOW app on Fire TV is available now with initial support for the Fire TV Stick 4K Plus (2nd Gen) with Fire OS 8.1.6.0 and later and Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen)with Fire OS 8.1.6.0 and later, and Fire TV Stick 4K Max (1st Gen) with Fire OS 7.7.1.1 and later, streaming at up to 1080p60 with standard-dynamic-range graphics using H.264 video encoding and stereo audio. Fire TV owners now have an even more powerful way to play on the big screen. Connect a controller, open the app and stream favorite titles instantly with RTX power behind every pixel — no console required. Cloud gaming has never felt more at home. Stories From the Ninth World Words hit harder than weapons. Torment: Tides of Numenera, inXile Entertainment’s story-focused role-playing game, puts emphasis on choices, characters and dialogue, mixing science fiction and fantasy into a strange, colorful world where every conversation and decision matters. The adventure takes place in the “Ninth World,” a far-future version of Earth built on the ruins of incredibly advanced civilizations. Step into the role of the Last Castoff, a person connected to a powerful, mysterious figure, and get pulled into a mystery that asks one big question: What does a single life truly mean? Expect memorable companions, tough moral choices and plenty of odd, fascinating situations rather than a typical hero-saves-the-world story. On GeForce NOW, this story-heavy experience is easy to jump into, no high-end rig required. Gaming sessions can pick up right where they left off across supported devices, making it simple for gamers to sink back into the Ninth World whenever the story calls. Pixel-Powered Punch Arcade icons and blue‑bomber brawls light up GeForce NOW this week with a retro‑powered surge from Capcom, featuring Mega Man 11, Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection, Capcom Fighting Collection, and the Capcom Beat ’Em Up Bundle. Members can catch them in the cloud, reliving the glory arcade days and timeless showdowns — now streaming anywhere to members’ devices. Gear up, power up, save the future. Mega Man is back — Mega Man 11 is the latest entry in the iconic series that blends classic, challenging 2D platforming action with a fresh visual style. Hadoukens never age. Celebrate Street Fighter’s historic legacy with the Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection. In this collection of a dozen Street Fighter titles, four groundbreaking titles let gamers play with friends and relive the arcade experience through the online Arcade Mode. Where legends throw down. Capcom Fighting Collection includes 10 of Capcom’s most popular arcade games in one bumper collection, from series such as Street Fighter and Darkstalkers to Cyberbots and the first home console port of Red Earth. It’s the perfect collection for arcade veterans and newcomers alike. Grab a friend and clear the streets. Relive the glory days of cooperative arcade games with the Capcom Beat ‘Em Up Bundle. This comprehensive collection includes seven classic titles, each with various multiplayer options and online capabilities. Time to Play Twisted. Reanimal is a twisted little nightmare that leans into creepy-cute horror with a co-op twist. Guide a scrappy brother-sister duo through a haunting, off-kilter world where every shadow hides something worse, every puzzle feels like a dare and “sticking together” isn’t just smart — it’s survival. In addition, members can look for the following: Disciples: Domination (New release on Steam, Feb. 12, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) REANIMAL (New release on Steam, Feb. 13, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) Kingdom Come: Deliverance (Xbox, available on Game Pass, Feb. 13) Capcom Beat ‘Em Up Bundle (Steam) Capcom Fighting Collection (Steam) Mega Man 11 (Steam) Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection (Steam) Torment: Tides of Numenera (Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass) What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below. Our Reddit community is hosting a giveaway! Here's your chance to win: HOTAS Thrustmaster OneAmazon Fire TV SticksG515 KeyboardG522 HeadsetG502X MouseRacing Wheels (G920/G29) How to enter https://t.co/fZ9mKx9p61#6YearsofGFN — NVIDIA GeForce NOW (@NVIDIAGFN) February 11, 2026

Title: GeForce NOW Celebrates Six Years of Streaming With 24 Games in February Date: Thu, 05 Feb 2026 14:00:53 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-feb-2026-games-list/ Break out the cake and green sprinkles — GeForce NOW is turning six. Since launch, members have streamed over 1 billion hours, and the party’s just getting started. Throughout February, members can look forward to new games, fresh ways to play across more devices and even more ways to bring RTX power to every screen in the house. There’s plenty to celebrate: the February games list kicks off with 24 new games. Start with the 10 new games in the cloud this week, including the launch of Team Jade’s Delta Force and the newest title launching in the PUBG universe, PUBG: BLINDSPOT. Reporting for Duty The ultimate extraction. Delta Force, now boots on the ground and fully deployed on GeForce NOW, brings the tactical first‑person shooter from Team Jade (TiMi Studio Group) to the cloud. The game features high-stakes extraction with an all-out warfare mode, giving players a playground of open environments, vehicles and gadgets to pull off coordinated assaults. Players join elite units tasked with tackling high‑risk missions across sprawling maps, from tight urban incursions to rugged open‑terrain operations. Expect strategic objectives, combined‑arms combat with land, air and sea vehicles, and tense firefights where teamwork and planning are just as important as quick reflexes. On GeForce NOW, Delta Force leans into its high‑octane personality: fast drops, big maps and cinematic engagements that look sharp and feel responsive across devices. Members can squad up from almost anywhere, enjoy high‑resolution streaming and smooth performance, and stay ready for every op without waiting on downloads or big updates before jumping into the next mission. New Mission Squad up. PUBG: BLINDSPOT, a new spin-off set in the PUBG universe from Krafton, expands the franchise with a standalone 5v5 top-down tactical shooter. Set across tightly designed maps, matches focus on information, positioning and coordinated team play, with squads clearing angles, locking down objectives and outmaneuvering opponents in fast, round-based firefights. Every callout and ability use matters, turning each round into a layered tactical puzzle rather than a simple test of reflexes. On GeForce NOW, responsive streaming and sharp RTX-powered visuals keep every angle, rotation and clutch play feeling precise, even on lower-powered devices. With support across a wide range of screens, the cloud makes it easy for the gaming squad to jump right into the action, without lengthy downloads or updates getting in the way. Feelin’ February Kick off GeForce NOW’s anniversary month in style. Here’s what’s in store to start the celebration, with this week’s 10 new additions: Indika (New release on Xbox, available on Game Pass, Feb. 3) Menace (New release on Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass, Feb. 5, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) World of Warcraft: Burning Crusade Classic Anniversary Edition (New release on Battle.net, Feb. 5) PUBG: BLINDSPOT (New release on Steam, Feb. 5, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) Carmageddon: Rogue Shift (New release on Steam, Feb. 6, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) Delta Force (Steam) Fallout Shelter (Steam) Little Nightmares Enhanced Edition (Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass) Roadcraft (Xbox, available on Game Pass) Wildgate (Epic Games Store) In addition to this week’s additions of Menace, PUBG: BLINDSPOT and Carmageddon: Rogue Shift, this game will also be GeForce RTX 5080-ready this week: HumanitZ (Steam) And look forward to the games coming throughout the rest of the month: Disciples: Domination (New release on Steam, Feb. 12) REANIMAL (New release on Steam, Feb. 13) Kingdom Come Deliverance (New release on Xbox, available on Game Pass Feb. 13) Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora (New release on Xbox, available on Game Pass Feb. 17) Norse: Oath of Blood (New release on Steam, Feb. 17) Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown (New release on Steam, Feb. 18) Styx: Blades of Greed (New release on Steam, Feb. 19) Ys X: Proud Nordics (New release on Steam, Feb. 20) Resident Evil: Requiem (New release on Steam, Feb. 26) Arc Raiders (Xbox) DEVOUR (Steam) Torque Drift 2 (Steam) Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power (Epic Games Store) Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince (Epic Games Store) January in the Books In addition to the 14 games announced last month, 21 more joined the GeForce NOW library: Ancient Farm (Steam) The Bard’s Tale Trilogy (Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass) The Bard’s Tale IV: Director’s Cut (Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass) Blood West (Epic Games Store) Bladesong (Steam) Cairn (Steam) The Gold River Project (Steam) Half Sword (Steam, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon (Steam) The Midnight Walkers (Steam) Paradise Killer (Epic Games Store) Prototype (Ubisoft Connect) Prototype 2 (Ubisoft Connect) Rustler (Epic Games Store) Star Wars Outlaws (Ubisoft Connect, now available on Xbox Game Pass) Styx: Shards of Darkness (Epic Games Store) Styx: Master of Shadows (Epic Games Store) Total War: Three Kingdoms (Epic Games Store) Vampires: Bloodlord Rising (Steam, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) Warhammer 40,000: SPACE MARINE 2 (Xbox, available on Game Pass, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) Waterpark Simulator (Steam) Nova Roma is now set to launch in March and will arrive in the cloud when it debuts. Stay tuned to GFN Thursday for more details. What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below. Hopping into this convo. 2016 vs. 2026 For @CandraHastings, it looks like growth – share yours. pic.twitter.com/o9p3oBBQYD — NVIDIA GeForce NOW (@NVIDIAGFN) February 3, 2026

Title: GeForce NOW Brings GeForce RTX Gaming to Linux PCs Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:00:49 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-linux/ Get ready to game — the native GeForce NOW app for Linux PCs is now available in beta, letting Linux desktops tap directly into GeForce RTX performance from the cloud. Alongside the expansion comes ten new games, including The Bard’s Tale IV: Director’s Cut and The Bard’s Tale Trilogy for a leveled-up gaming weekend. And operators can squad up in Team Jade’s Delta Force when it deploys in the cloud on February 3, bringing high-stakes tactical action to nearly any device with no downloads required. Linux Just Got RTX Gaming on Linux just got a major RTX upgrade. Starting with support for Ubuntu 24.04 and later, the new app delivers a seamless native experience that fits right into Linux desktop workflows. It transforms compatible Linux systems into high-performance GeForce RTX-powered rigs, streaming supported PC titles directly from the cloud at up to 5K resolution  and 120 frames per second, or 1080p at 360 fps. This new desktop-focused app goes beyond the earlier Linux experience that was tuned specifically for Steam Decks, which targeted handheld-friendly resolutions and up to 1200p at 90 fps. The beta Linux app is built for PCs and notebooks, offering an experience similar to the existing GeForce NOW app on Windows and macOS. With GeForce NOW, rendering happens in the cloud, so demanding titles run on a wider range of devices. Experience how RTX technologies — including ray tracing, NVIDIA DLSS 4 and more — bring games to life with RTX 5080 performance from the cloud. Linux PCs and devices join the GeForce NOW native app family that also supports Windows, macOS, Chromebooks, mobile devices, smart TVs and more — unlocking flexible, on-demand gaming anywhere. Download the app today. For more details, check out all knowledge base articles on the GeForce NOW Linux beta app here. A Tale of the Cloud Adventure calls twice with two legendary journeys from inXile entertainment packed with wit, wonder and a few well-placed lute solos. Sing loud, fight hard and out-charm enemies. Get ready to sing, slash and swindle through the wild world of Caith in The Bard’s Tale IV: Director’s Cut. This dungeon-crawling role-playing game serves up clever puzzles, tactical turn-based battles and a hearty helping of bardic humor. Whether belting out battle tunes or charming foes into submission, gamers can enjoy an adventure that’s never sounded this good. Relive the songs and chaos that started it all. Plus, step back to where the saga began with The Bard’s Tale Trilogy. This remastered collection revives the classic, old-school dungeon crawling and tongue-in-cheek charm that started it all — now with smoother gameplay and polished visuals. It’s nostalgia wrapped in pure fantasy fun. Hot off the Cloud One mountain, countless close calls. Cairn is a survival-climbing adventure from The Game Bakers that pushes pro climber Aava up the unforgiving face of Mount Kami, a sheer giant that no one has ever managed to summit. Realistic climbing systems, resource management and route-planning turn each wall into a tense, puzzle-like challenge — blending simulation detail with atmospheric storytelling. In addition, members can look for the following: The Midnight Walkers (New release on Steam, Jan. 28, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) Cairn (New release on Steam, Jan. 29, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) Prototype (New release on Ubisoft Connect, Jan. 29) Prototype 2 (New release on Ubisoft Connect, Jan. 29) Warhammer 40,000: SPACE MARINE 2 (New release on Xbox, available on Game Pass, Jan. 29, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) Half Sword (New release on Steam, Jan.30, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) Vampires: Bloodlord Rising (New release on Steam, Jan. 30, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) The Bard’s Tale Trilogy (Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass) The Bard’s Tale IV: Director’s Cut (Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass) Total War: Three Kingdoms (Epic Games Store) What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below. Name a food item that gives you… +20 health-2 Dexterity — NVIDIA GeForce NOW (@NVIDIAGFN) January 28, 2026

Title: Flight Controls Are Cleared for Takeoff on GeForce NOW Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:00:53 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-flight-controls/ The wait is over, pilots. Flight control support — one of the most community-requested features for GeForce NOW — is live starting today, following its announcement at CES earlier this month. Virtual captains can now bring dedicated flight gear into the cloud and feel every roll, yaw and throttle change with even more precision, starting with the Thrustmaster T.Flight HOTAS One. Time is running out on our T.Flight Hotas One MSFS Edition + 1 month of @NVIDIAGFN Ultimate giveaway! How to enter 1. Follow both @TMThrustmaster and @NVIDIAGFN accounts on social2. Repost this and share on your feed 5 winners will be chosen – ends 1/24. pic.twitter.com/B89mGwJoNQ — NVIDIA GeForce NOW (@NVIDIAGFN) January 19, 2026 Remember to enter the giveaway for a chance to score a T.Flight Hotas One MSFS Edition and one month of a GeForce NOW Ultimate membership — follow Thrustmaster and GeForce NOW, and repost the giveaway post to enter before Saturday, Jan. 24. Also on the horizon, Delta Force from Team Jade (TiMi Studio Group) is coming soon to GeForce NOW, adding another big-name title to the cloud lineup. Get ready for all the action by streaming the four new games in this cloud this week. Pilots Wanted Members can now jump into their favorite flight and space simulation games with a full stick-and-throttle setup streamed right from the cloud. It’s all about dialing in that authentic, hands-on flying experience while keeping latency low and gameplay responsive on GeForce NOW. Full throttle in the cloud. To get right to flying, members can look for a dedicated row in the GeForce NOW app highlighting games that support flight controls, making it simple to spot great titles for putting their new setup through its paces. This initial flight control support rollout is just the beginning, with plans to keep tuning the experience and expand compatibility to more peripherals. Fire up the rig, plug in the Thrustmaster T.Flight HOTAS One and get ready to take off — the cloud cockpit is open and ready for flight. Your Next Mission: ‘Delta Force’ Team Jade’s Delta Force is coming soon to the cloud, ready to drop players into high-stakes extraction with an all-out warfare mode where coordination and precision matter just as much as raw firepower. When it launches on GeForce NOW, members will be able to jump into the action instantly from almost any device, taking advantage of high‑performance streaming to stay locked at smooth frame rates even in the most chaotic firefights. Get ready to squad up, Delta Force is inbound soon. On GeForce NOW, every long‑range shot, helicopter insertion and tense objective push can feel crisp and responsive, whether playing on low‑powered laptops, Macs or mobile devices. The cloud makes it easy to squad up, drop in and get straight to the mission without worrying about downloads, patches or local hardware. New in the Cloud A graceful little robot having the worst day in the universe. MIO: Memories in Orbit is a neon-tinged metroidvania about a nimble little robot waking up on a massive, overgrown ark called the Vessel with nothing but fractured memories and a whole lot of trouble coming its way. Dart through low-gravity corridors, chain together elegant wall-runs, glides and grapples, and tangle with rogue machines as the Vessel itself quietly steals the spotlight — moody, decaying and just alive enough to keep a few secrets. In addition, members can look for the following: MIO: Memories in Orbit (New release on Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass, Jan. 20) Bladesong (New release on Steam, Jan. 22) Rustler (New release on Epic Games Store, free starting Jan. 22) The Gold River Project (New release on Steam, Jan. 23, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below. If you could fly to any video game destination, where would it be? — NVIDIA GeForce NOW (@NVIDIAGFN) January 21, 2026

Title: The Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered restores lost content and demo, out March 3 Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:01:17 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/02/26/the-legacy-of-kain-defiance-remastered-restores-lost-content-and-demo-out-march-3/ When players return to Nosgoth in Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered on PS4 and PS5, they are not only revisiting a defining chapter of the saga, but are also stepping into one that was never released. Included with the definitive edition of Defiance Remastered is a playable demo of The Dark Prophecy, the unfinished sixth entry in the Legacy of Kain series. For years, this project existed only in fragments, remembered through concept art and early development materials. Now, players can experience a preserved segment of that lost chapter firsthand. Play Video The demo is presented as a historical artifact rather than a reimagining. Freely explore its tone, environment direction, and early gameplay ideas as they were originally conceived. This is a rare chance to experience the direction the series was preparing to take and to witness how Nosgoth’s next chapter was intended to unfold. For longtime fans, it is a fun, what-if experience. For new players, it is a fascinating look at the creative ambition that followed Defiance. Rebuilding Nosgoth with care  While The Dark Prophecy looks toward an unrealized future, Defiance Remastered focuses on strengthening the experience seasoned players will remember. Across the main campaign, environmental gaps and stretched geometry have been repaired. Areas that once showed seams now feel structurally complete. Standing at the edge of a cathedral or overlooking a distant ruin, the world holds together without distortion or missing detail. A camera that works with you In addition to the original fixed camera, the remaster also boasts a new third-person free camera. For the first time, players can also rotate the camera across those vistas to admire Nosgoth from any angle without breaking immersion. Now players have clearer sightlines when managing multiple enemies, navigating vertical arenas, and switching between Raziel’s spectral abilities and Kain’s telekinetic control. The encounters remain the same, but players can read and respond to them with far greater confidence. Lighting, atmosphere, and player choice Every level has been relit to enhance mood and depth. Shadows are more deliberate. Fog feels denser and more atmospheric. Interiors carry a heavier sense of presence, while exterior spaces feel more expansive. If players prefer the original lighting style, they can switch back at any time. The updated lighting system is entirely optional, allowing players to tailor the experience to their preference. A reworked interface and deeper lore The original static menu has been replaced with a new ring menu designed to keep players immersed. The interface grants access to the maps, character skins, and a world encyclopedia filled with rich lore. Beyond these, expanded bonus galleries and restored content further support the narrative and smooth out pacing across the campaign. Sound that responds to the world Game audio has also received a meaningful upgrade. Additional music is integrated into levels and cutscenes, increasing variety and reinforcing emotional tone throughout the story. Environmental sound design is also refined. Footsteps now respond accurately to different surfaces. When Raziel crosses a wooden bridge, players can hear the wood cracking beneath him. When Kain steps onto rough stone or plush carpet, the sound shifts accordingly. Preserving the legacy Defiance Remastered is about preservation and clarity. Players experience the same story, the same characters, and the same dramatic weight that defined the original – what changes is the stability, responsiveness, and cohesion of the world around them. Alongside those improvements, The Dark Prophecy demo offers something rare in game history: the chance to play a chapter that once seemed lost. Together, they form a more complete view of Legacy of Kain’s past and the paths it might have taken.

Title: Unlock God of War Sons of Sparta’s toughest challenge in The Pit Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:00:14 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/02/26/unlock-god-of-war-sons-of-spartas-toughest-challenge-in-the-pit/ Looking for your next challenge in God of War Sons of Sparta? Go to the place all aspiring Spartans prove their worth as warriors, the Pit of Agonies.   Enter The Pit today The Pit is a separate endgame roguelike challenge mode that gives you different enemies and reward pools each time you play.  Play Video Normally The Pit is accessible only after you beat the main story to ensure those who attempt it are familiar with both Kratos’ Spartan arms and the foes you will face, but if you feel ready to test your skills earlier, you can input this sequence below in the starting menu to unlock it early:  Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, L1, R1, Touchpad Once entered, you will see a new option on your menu that can be used to take you into the challenge mode.  Two-player local co-op  While The Pit can be played entirely solo as Kratos, the team at Mega Cat Studios was inspired to bring back a gaming staple that defined so many childhood afternoons on the couch: 2-player co-op.  This is local, offline-only co-op in true retro style, so you’ll need to grab a buddy if you want to bring both Kratos and Deimos to face the challenges deep below.  Choose your agony  Each run begins by selecting your starting Agony, a global difficulty modifier that will add variety to each run and impact the way you play.  For example, the Agony of Torment will manifest healing vessels that must be destroyed to prevent enemies from regenerating health, while the Agony of Calamity will cause defeated enemies to burst into a fiery explosion.  As you progress through your run, you will have the option to add more Agonies or increase the effect of your starting choice.  Rewards Upon finishing a run, you will earn a Symbol of Suffering for your chosen Agonies. As you reach certain thresholds of total Symbols, you will unlock new Agonies to choose from.  Upon completion, you will also gain Ashes of Agony, a Pit-specific resource which can be used to acquire permanent upgrades that last between attempts.  Keeping score  If you like to track your progress (or earn some bragging rights), you’ll be able to see your current and high score at the end of each run.  Thank you to everyone who has supported God of War Sons of Sparta, available now on PS5. We hope you’ll enjoy the challenge of The Pit.

Title: PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for March: PGA Tour 2K25, Monster Hunter Rise, Slime Rancher 2, The Elder Scrolls Online Collection: Gold Road Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:30:40 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/02/25/playstation-plus-monthly-games-for-march-pga-tour-2k25-monster-hunter-rise-slime-rancher-2-the-elder-scrolls-online-collection-gold-road/ March’s PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup features four games available to all PlayStation Plus members*.  Improve your swing on the green in PGA Tour 2K25, seek out adventure in Monster Hunter Rise, enjoy a mix of farm sim meets first-person adventure with Slime Rancher 2, and explore a massive multiplayer fantasy world in The Elder Scrolls Online. All these titles will be available to PlayStation Plus members from Tuesday March 3 until Monday April 6.  Let’s take a closer look at the games.  View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image PGA Tour 2K25 | PS5  Step onto golf’s biggest stages and prove you can rise among the greats. Compete in the ultimate test: The PGA Championship, The U.S. Open, and The Open Championship make their PGA TOUR 2K debut. Rise through the ranks in an expanded MyCareer, where every round builds your legacy. Create your path to greatness with new MyPlayer customization, upgraded Skill Trees, and advanced Course Designer tools. Then take your shot against the best in ranked, casual, and cross-platform multiplayer. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Monster Hunter Rise | PS5, PS4 The worldwide hit series Monster Hunter returns with a host of new gameplay features, original monsters and a story inspired by ancient Japanese folklore. Personalise your hunter, choose from 14 unique weapon types, recruit your Palico Felyne and all-new Palamute Canyne companions, and gear up to explore a range of vast, richly detailed hunting maps. Whether you prefer to go solo or enjoy the company of a four-person squad, smart difficulty scaling guarantees a fair and thrilling battle. The irresistible Monster Hunter loop remains, with each successful hunt yielding the materials required to craft and upgrade your weapons and armour, allowing you to hunt tougher monsters and gather more precious resources. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Slime Rancher 2 | PS5  Slime Rancher 2 is a sequel to the award-winning, smash-hit original that has been enjoyed by over 15 million fans worldwide. Continue the adventures of Beatrix LeBeau as she journeys to Rainbow Island, a mysterious land brimming with ancient technology, unknown natural resources, and an avalanche of wiggling, jiggling, new slimes to discover. As Beatrix attempts to unravel the island’s secrets and uncover its true purpose, she’ll build, ranch, and farm within a beautiful conservatory, whose sparkling glass walls give her full view of the prismatic paradise she now calls home. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image The Elder Scrolls Online Collection: Gold Road | PS5, PS4 Every legend starts somewhere, and in The Elder Scrolls Online, it starts with you. Write your story into a vibrant chapter of Tamriel’s distant past that takes place nearly 1,000 years before the iconic The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, and discover a world steeped in adventure and possibility. Travel the vast land of Tamriel and discover a world of adventure. Explore the mushroom forests of Morrowind, battle Daedric foes in the realms of Oblivion, or face off against other players in PvP combat. The Elder Scrolls Online Collection: Gold Road grants instant access to all major Chapter zones, biomes and quest arcs across Tamriel*. *2025 Content Pass not included View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Last chance to add February’s PlayStation Plus Monthly Games to your library  PlayStation Plus members have until Monday March 2 to add Undisputed, Subnautica: Below Zero, Ultros, Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown to their game library. 

Title: Life is Strange: Reunion hands-on report highlights six reasons to get excited for March 26 Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:30:08 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/02/24/life-is-strange-reunion-hands-on-report-highlights-six-reasons-to-get-excited-for-march-26/ It always comes back to Chloe Price and Max Caulfield. Through several games, branching narrative series Life is Strange has explored the consequences of love, friendship, and community, but the duo’s bond remains the beating heart of the overarching tale. As Life is Strange: Reunion is said to be the final chapter in Max and Chloe’s story, it’s no surprise that both characters have returned, thanks to the cumulative events of Life is Strange: Double Exposure. Although some of the more significant decisions you’ve made from the first game, such as Max and Chloe’s relationship and the fate of Arcadia Bay, have carried over as well. I spent some time with the game to dive into why fans should be excited about the partners-in-crime getting one last chance. Some more familiar faces return It’s not just about Max and Chloe making their comeback. Many characters from Life is Strange: Double Exposure appear, with Moses, a graduate, as a focal point because he is one of the victims of a fire that Max is trying to prevent. Dr. Yasmin Fayyad and her shapeshifting daughter Safi are present too, but Max’s friend Amanda was very much the focal point of the demo’s opening minutes. Which led to… Ready to Rewind again? My first task in the demo was to save Amanda from a demoralising heckler during her stand-up routine at the Snapping Turtle campus bar. It was a gentle reintroduction to Max’s Rewind ability, as once I failed my first attempt to stop the jeering troublemaker, I rewound our encounter with L1. Using the information I learned in our previous conversations, Max was able to talk to him again and make up a story that forced him to leave. Max’s ability can be accessed at any time, but fundamentally, its use in the demo was to get around tight-lipped people, such as realizing that spilling beer over Double Exposure’s disgraced university professor, Lucas, is the only way to get a sneaky peek at his hidden documents. The revelations from that action led Max to investigate the unsettling Abraxus House, triggering a more action driven use of Rewind. After bumping into another familiar character, journalism student Loretta, the two women were trapped in a creepy basement, under threat of discovery. Using a broom to barricade the door proved useless, but Rewind allowed me to find a far sturdier metal crowbar. But the danger wasn’t over yet. With the house due for early demolition, I then had to use Rewind to find and disarm all the detonators in the right order under a strict time limit, a fun sequence that showed off the potential for where the game might go later on. Chloe’s Backtalk returns Given that Chloe is playable, it’s only fair that her dialogue-puzzle-based Backtalk ability from Life is Strange: Before the Storm is here, too. Although its introduction in the demo focused less on withering sarcasm to get her way, and more on charismatic persuasion by bending the truth. After sneaking into the Snapping Turtle and then later being caught by security, I was asked to prove Chloe’s university credentials or risk her getting banned from campus. The Backtalk overlay popped up, offering a selection of replies under a time limit, with some responses carrying future consequences. The key to successfully answering lay in the scene’s prior setup, with the game giving me a chance to observe items around the bar and interact with others for information, I had to remember to make my lie sound convincing. So don’t worry if you’re put on the spot – as long as you’re paying attention and quick on your fingers, Backtalk is a blast. Both Max and Chloe are playable Becoming both characters in the demo created an interesting situation when they were reunited at a climactic point of my game time. Rather than forcing me to choose who to control or keep them entirely separate, Reunion allowed me to decide what each character said to the other, shaping the ebb and flow of their conversation and creating immediate cause and effect in their dialogue. Their journals are the perfect catch-up tool We also have access to both Max’s and Chloe’s journals, which provide backstory and world-building through their scribbled thoughts, stickers, and other ephemera. The same menu allowed me to read incoming text messages between characters, along with their previous texts, providing a rich insight into their prior relationships. You can take photos at any time Similar to previous games in the series, there are photo hotspots to uncover in Max’s scenes, for collectible compositions that save in her journal. But pressing up on the D-pad at any time while you’re controlling Max reveals a much-requested addition to the series – the ability to take an in-game photo whenever something catches your eye. Your personal snaps won’t be saved to Max’s journal, but are shareable with friends and via social media with a long press of the Create button. My short time with the game left me eager for more as Max and Chloe’s adventure together was just starting to heat up. March 26 is when we’ll all be able to experience the likely heart-wrenching decisions of what comes next when Life is Strange: Reunion launches on PS5.

Title: Scott Pilgrim EX: Enter Casa Vania, meet Goth Neil and Lady Envy Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:00:05 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/02/24/scott-pilgrim-ex-enter-casa-vania-meet-goth-neil-and-lady-envy/ Toronto is in turmoil! As the mysterious GCorp takes over the Queen City, the members of Sex Bob-Omb have been kidnapped by Metal Scott. Ramona, Scott and a couple of her evil Exes band together to venture across the City to save it from these ominous forces.One of the many places the gang will have to explore will be the shadowy halls of…Casa Vania. Scott Pilgrim EX is different from our previous two beat’em up titles: while it still has a lot of fighting, we wanted to add much bigger exploration and character interaction elements. The resulting game is a sort of “brawling adventure” hybrid. Players will be free to trek all over Toronto, visit shops, equip items and encounter their favorite characters from the Scott Pilgrim world.But of course, adventures require zones and a variety of environments. This led our team to create a warped version of Toronto for players to discover along with the game’s numerous quests. In The Hidden Castle, the third quest of Scott Pilgrim EX, the players must jump, punch and flip kick their way through demonic gangs in order to gain access to the somber staircases of Casa Vania. Credit: Scott Pilgrim moveset frames illustrated by Jonathan Kim Once they’ve entered the castle’s gloomy corridors, they find none other than…Goth Neil?Seemingly transformed, Sex Bob-Omb’s biggest fan has fallen under the thrall of a dark figure! While he seems like an invention for SP:EX, Goth Neil’s hails from the pages of Bryan Lee O’Malley’s own sketchbook: “In the original Scott Pilgrim books, there’s a big “Day of the Dead” party. I did some early sketches of Young Neil in a goth outfit, but he didn’t make the final cut.  Those sketches were published in later editions of the books, and some fans loved them. That’s part of the genesis of Goth Neil. Young Neil is a character who is always a bit child-like and naïve.” I initially sketched him holding an “egg-like rock”, but we later flipped the concept so that he’s holding a regular rock, which he thinks is a dinosaur egg.  The animators gave him so much quirky personality. I don’t remember who suggested he transform into a bat, but we thought it was so funny.” – Bryan Lee O’Malley, creator of Scott Pilgrim Goth Neil leaves the scene in his own inimitable style. But who rules over Casa Vania? Who has bewitched Young Neil so? None other than Lady Envy! In Scott Pilgrim EX, we wanted players to face colorful bosses while keeping in mind that fans of the Pilgrim world, whether they’re books, movies or animation, still wanted to see their favorite characters. We arrived at the idea that every “warped” environment would be headed by themed versions of recognizable faces from the Pilgrim canon. O’Malley tells us more about Lady Envy’s origins: “A project like this is a big collaboration between so many artists and storytellers. Lady Envy was one of the first bosses we discussed. She’s a mashup of so many fun references and homages to classic games we loved from the 80s-90s (“Casa Vania”). She might bring to mind a few more modern references, too.  She’s a cool horror-vampire-pirate pastiche, plus some pop-star flair to make her feel like the Envy Adams we know and love.” – Bryan Lee O’Malley, creator of Scott Pilgrim Credit: Lady Envy & Goth Neil design sketches by Bryan Lee O’Malley As Quest 3’s boss, Lady Envy will challenge the players with her dual blades and magical attacks. Will you be up to the challenge? Save Neil, the rest of the band, Toronto and more in Scott Pilgrim: EX, available March 3rd on PS4 and PS5.

Title: Assetto Corsa Rally's latest update adds laser-scanned Monte-Carlo stages and won't stop shouting about SNOW Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:19:51 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assetto-corsa-rallys-latest-update-adds-laser-scanned-monte-carlo-stages-and-wont-stop-shouting-about-snow Phhheeeeeeeepppppppp! Nope, that isn't the whistle which signals a rally car's about to hurtle through this neck of the woods, it's Assetto Corsa Rally devs Supernova Games Studios trying to get our attention so they can shout about SNOW. They've added some to their uber-simmy rally sim in its latest early access update, and it coats some new laser-scanned Monte-Carlo trails. Read more

Title: Resident Evil Requiem's zombie nightmare runs like a dream on PC Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:31:43 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/resident-evil-requiem-pc-performance-best-settings Been a while since I’ve done one of these. Been even longer since I didn’t have a complaint about wonky performance or some manner of debilitating stutter issue to open it with. Nope, Resident Evil Requiem is, on the technical side, a big and shiny blockbuster like they should be made: a good looker and a smooth runner both, almost regardless of graphics card heft. It is, as Capcom promised, the anti-Monster Hunter Wilds. Not a bad shooty-horror game, either. Read more

Title: My thirst for campervanning has been quenched by Outbound’s Steam Next Fest demo and a Cyberpunk 2077 mod Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/my-thirst-for-campervanning-has-been-quenched-by-outbounds-steam-next-fest-demo-and-a-cyberpunk-2077-mod Most of the time, life sucks. On rare occasions, however, the moons line up. Having spent a few hours this past weekend playing the Steam Next Fest demo of cosy campervan survivabuilder Outbound, I returned to my desk on Monday and stumbled across a campervan mod for my long-time vice Cyberpunk 2077. Naturally, I wasn’t going to turn down the chance to compare the experience of driving around the countryside in a mobile home twice. Read more

Title: Skate developers Full Circle lay off an unspecified number of staff, claim this'll somehow help them "better support" the game Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:21:04 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/skate-developers-full-circle-lay-off-an-unspecified-number-of-staff-claim-thisll-somehow-help-them-better-support-the-game The team behind Electronic Arts-published early access skateboarding game Skate have announced that they're laying off an unspecified number of staff. Well, I say that, Full Circle have actually announced that they're "transforming as a studio", which happens to entail "making changes to our team structure" which impact some folks' jobs. Read more

Title: Valve accused of "letting children and adults alike illegally gamble" via loot boxes in New York state lawsuit Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:37:11 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/valve-accused-of-letting-children-and-adults-alike-illegally-gamble-via-loot-boxes-in-new-york-state-lawsuit Valve's Lionel Hutzes have been summoned to slide down the fireman's pole and deal with yet more legal wranglings involving the behemoth behind Steam. New York state attorney general Letitia James has filed a lawsuit against the company for allegedly violating gambling laws via the use of loot boxes in games like Counter-Strike 2 and Team Fortress 2. Read more