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Title: Best Companion Perks And Mods In The Outer Worlds 2 Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2025 07:32:00 -0700 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/outer-worlds-2-best-companion-perks-mods-skills-build-guide/2900-7192/ Are you being cautious when it comes to companion mod kits and companion perks in The Outer Worlds 2? There are certain restrictions, which you'll learn about soon enough, as you progress through the campaign. Naturally, you might think twice when you're trying to figure out various builds for your allies. We've got a bunch of suggestions in our article to help you out.How to unlock companion perks and mod kits in The Outer Worlds 2Before we continue, make sure you check our companion recruitment guide so you don't miss out on potential buddies. Now, it goes without saying that building your companions is different from building your character. You definitely don't need to worry about skills or traits, that's for sure. Here's a quick summary on what you can expect:Companions have abilities that must be fully charged before they can be cast. They also have two traits that are active whenever they're in your party.Your companions also gain XP just like your character. However, you can only select one of two perks every five levels--i.e. levels 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30. The perk that you choose is permanent. It cannot be undone or reset.Companions will notify you if a personal quest is available. Once you've completed that mission, you'll receive their mod kit. Having a companion's mod kit lets you alter the option via a workbench's Party Upgrades menu. You won't be locked out permanently, so don't worry about this part.Ideally, you should figure out the roles of each companion within your party. From there, look for perks and mod kits that synergize with their abilities. Niles best perks and mod kitsNiles' ability allows him to taunt nearby enemies, while also dealing tremendous damage. He also focuses more on evasion to avoid enemy attacks. He has some of the best companion perks in The Outer Worlds 2 due to his penchant for striking/distracting enemies and mitigating their blows.Perks:Level 5:I Got 'Em - Enemies are more likely to target Niles. He will occasionally fire at enemies that are not targeting him to taunt them.I'm Taking 'Em Down - +25% armor penetration and additional focus on a target's weakpoints.Level 10:Scrap Engineering - While Niles is in the party, small caches have a chance to contain a bunch of Scrap Metal.Spotter - Niles periodically reveals enemies on the minimap. You also gain -20% NPC awareness detection rate.Level 15:Self-Repairing Armor - +9 armor rating for Niles. These armor plates are destroyed if he takes damage; automatically restored as long as Niles isn't taking damage.Ghost Array - Niles gains a camouflage when below 50% health; becomes invisible to enemies and deals bonus damage. This has a 30-second internal cooldown.Level 20:Self-Repairing Armor Mod - Gain a means of crafting Self-Repairing Armor mods via workbenches. These break after taking moderate damage, but are automatically restored after a period where you're not taking damage.Ghost Array Mod - Gain a means of crafting Ghost Array mods via workbenches. These grant the same camouflage effect when you drop below 50% health.Level 25:Dumb Aggression - Replaces taunt with goad, which reduces enemy attack speed and prevents them from stepping into/using cover.Full Cylinder - This doubles Niles' ability damage since he'll fire six shots instead of just three. Defeated enemies also explode and deal damage to nearby hostiles.Level 30:Force Emitter - Niles does a sonic shockwave when enemies get too close. This deals damage and knocks down foes in an area, while also granting him +10% damage resistance.Smokescreen Emitter - Niles creates a cloud of smoke that grants the party the camouflaged effect, while also increasing everyone's sneak attack damage.Our picks: I'm Taking 'Em Down, Spotter, Ghost Array, Self-Repairing Armor Mod, Full Cylinder, and Force Emitter.Mod kits:Tier 1 Weapon:Superheated Acceleration Barrel - Niles' weapon element changes to Plasma and it deals slightly more damage.Rail Revolver Barrel - Niles' weapon element changes to Shock and it deals significantly more damage.Tier 1 Armor:Rubberized Joint Seals - Niles gains immunity to Shock effects and the effectiveness of his armor is increased.Acid-Proof Joint Seals - Niles gains immunity to Corrosive effects and the effectiveness of his armor is increased.Tier 2 Weapon:Ricochet Shrapnel Shots - Niles' shots ricochet off targets and deal damage to nearby enemies; increases weapon damage.High-Density Shots - Niles' shots occasionally knock down targets; increases weapon damage.Tier 2 Armor:Reflex Amplifier Reflection Module - Reflects a portion of attacks back to hostiles; slightly increases the effectiveness of his armor.Reflex Amplifier Caster - Increases your evasion when you're standing near Niles; greatly increases the effectiveness of his armor.Our picks: Rail Revolver Barrel, Acid-Proof Joint Seals, High-Density Shots, and Reflex Amplifier Caster. Valerie best perks and mod kitsValerie is pretty much a pure support character, given that her ability grants a strong heal-over-time effect. Her perks and mod kits also amplify her restorative throughput depending on who gets hit by her syringe projectile. Lastly, note that Valerie's first mod kit comes from a High Security Lockbox that needs to be opened.Perks:Level 5:Armor Operation - +10 armor rating to party members affected by Valerie's Life Injection Module trait.Restoration Operation - All party members restore 20% health instantly whenever Valerie uses her Life Injection Module trait.Pick: Restoration OperationLevel 10:Integrated Mag-Pick Repair - Your Mag-picks have a chance to be preserved on use.Salvaging Tools - Gain a +20% chance to double the resources when breaking down items.Pick: Integrated Mag-Pick RepairLevel 15:Strength Supplement Module - Valerie will fire a syringe that grants the following effects when you're in melee range of an enemy: +20% melee damage and movement speed for eight seconds, as well as +10% instant heal.Fortitude Supplement Module - Valerie will fire a syringe if you're suffering from a negative affliction. It has the following effects: Clears all status ailments and +10% instant heal.Pick: Fortitude Supplement Module, unless you built your character to focus on Melee combat.Level 20:Enhanced Emergency Protocols - Become immune to all damage for a duration after being healed by Valerie.Preparation Protocols - Valerie's ability recharges faster when you're at full health.Pick: Enhanced Emergency ProtocolsLevel 25:Vitality Catalyst - All over-healing you receive, including those from Valerie, medical inhalers, and other sources, gets converted into bonus temporary health that degrades over time.Preservation Catalyst - The party automatically regenerates up to 50% of their max HP.Pick: Preservation CatalystLevel 30:Prolonged Defenses - Gain +20 armor rating when you get healed by Valerie's ability.Prolonged Restoration - Gain +1% health per second when you get healed by Valerie's ability.Pick: Prolonged DefensesOur picks: Restoration Operation, Integrated Mag-Pick Repair, Fortitude Supplement Module (or Strength Supplement Module if you're heavily focused on melee combat), Enhanced Emergency Protocols, Preservation Catalyst, and Prolonged Defenses.Mod kits:Tier 1 Weapon:Superheating Coils - Valerie's weapon applies more stacks of Burn and deals slightly increased damage.Supercooling Coils - Valerie's weapon now deals Frost damage and has significantly increased damage.Tier 1 Armor:Acid-Proof Plating - Grants immunity to Corrosive effects; increases the effectiveness of her armor.Static-Resistant Plating - Grants immunity to Shock effects; increases the effectiveness of her armor.Tier 2 Weapon:Burst Charger - Fire a short burst with an area-of-effect (AOE); shots have slightly increased damage.Energy Accelerator - Periodically fires a large beam that deals massive damage; shots have slightly increased damage.Tier 2 Armor:Enhanced Generator - Speeds up ability recharge and slightly increases armor.Self-Repairing Module - Grants Valerie constant health regeneration and slightly increases armor.Our picks: Superheating Coils, Static-Resistant Plating, Burst Charger, and Enhanced Generator. Inez best perks and mod kitsAmong all the party members in the game, Inez stands out due to several factors:She's highly missable due to the decisions you make when (a) dealing with Milverstreet and Kaur and (b) figuring out what to do with the Vox Relay.Inez's ability is altered depending on the creature that you choose to graft to her implants during the "Better Than Nature" personal quest. Naturally, the grafted option changes the boosts or interactions with her perks.We recommend choosing the Raptidon graft since it grants restorative effects. This means you can have two healer-type companions (Inez and Valerie), as everyone else tends to focus a lot on dealing damage already.Think of Inez as a hybrid ally who can deal damage, heal, and provide buffs. This ensures that she has some of the best companion perks in The Outer Worlds 2.Perks:Level 5:Surgical Strike - Inez's weapon has -50% spread and she also actively targets weakspots. Her shots periodically stun targets, too.Field Medicine - Occasionally tosses medicine packs that reduce your toxicity buildup and crash duration.Level 10:Experimental Drug Conversion - Eating food or drinking while Inez is in your party grants a small amount of inhaler charge.Experimental Biomass Conversion - Eating food or drinking while Inez is in your party has a chance to grant Crude Biomass for crafting.Level 15:Lethal Graft Research - Improves the lethality of the graft you selected:Raptidon graft - Healing mists increase accuracy and damage for party members.Crabble graft - Her first shot leaves a pool of plasma that damages hostiles in an area.Medical Graft Research - Improves the restorative abilities of the graft you selected:Raptidon graft - Healing mists cling onto friendlies, causing the effect to persist even if party members leave the area.Crabble graft - Drop a canister of healing mist at her position to heal friendlies.Level 20:Potent Biomass - Party-wide +20% Corrosion damage and +10% Vulnerable status applied when dealing Corrosion damage.Experimental Primer Research - Craft a custom primer for your inhaler. Kills caused by everyone in the party heal you for a small amount.Level 25:Extra Strength Injector - Allows the injector's effect to be applied for 100% duration.Self Betterment - Using the inhaler grants +25% more health; all party members become immune to damage for three seconds.Level 30:Drug Diffusion Modification - Inez's ability refreshes her drug bonuses, granting +25% rate-of-fire, +25% reload speed, and -50% ranged weapon spread.Emergency Procedures - Inez's ability immediately clears your toxicity and crash threshold; grants a party-wide +400 health over 10 seconds effect.Our picks: Surgical Strike, Experimental Drug Conversion, Medical Graft Research (with the Raptidon graft), Potent Biomass, Self Betterment, and Emergency Procedures.Mod kits:Tier 1 Weapon:Medical Bio-Barrel - Deal Corrosive damage and slightly increased damage.Silence Barrel - Reduces the chance that enemies will target Inez; significantly increased damage.Tier 1 Armor:Acid-Resistant Materials - Immunity to Corrosive side effects; increases effectiveness of armor.Stunning Mist Dispensers- Temporarily dazes enemies when she's struck in melee; slightly increases effectiveness of armor.Tier 2 Weapon:Medical Pack Dispensers - When Inez kills a human or creature, a medicine pack drops, which reduces your toxicity build-up and crash duration; increases Inez's weapon damage.Auto Loader - Inez's weapon automatically reloads, allowing her to continuously fire; slightly increases weapon damage.Tier 2 Armor:Durability Drug Enhancement - Combat drug injectors grant Inez temporary damage resistance; slightly increases effectiveness of armor.Accuracy Drug Enhancement - Combat drug injectors grant Inez temporary bonus damage; slightly increases effectiveness of armor.Our picks: Medical Bio-Barrel, Stunning Mist Dispensers, Medical Pack Dispensers (or Auto Loader depending on the role of the second party member), and Accuracy Drug Enhancement. Tristan best perks and mod kitsTristan is an absolute powerhouse. His primary role in your squad is to taunt enemies and soak damage, which he does exceptionally well. He has some of the best companion perks and mod kits in The Outer Worlds 2 all because the effects greatly bolster his tankiness.Perks:Level 5:Juggernaut - Enemies are more likely to target Tristan; -50% status effect duration.Explosive Strikes - Every three melee attacks activates Tristan's hammer grenade, dealing +45 physical damage in an area.Level 10:Shield of the Law - When starting a fight via dialogue, Tristan will automatically taunt enemies in addition to other Speech-related effects.Beg For Mercy - When starting a fight via dialogue, Tristan will always frighten enemies in addition to other Speech-related effects.Level 15:Zyranium Regeneration - While Tristan is exposed to Zyranium, he heals +2.5% health every 0.5 seconds.Zyranium Energy - While Tristan is in Zyranium, his abilities recharge faster.Level 20:Aggressive Challenge - Enemies taunted by Tristan's abilities are goaded instead. They take additional damage and do not hide behind cover.Frenzied Charge - After activating Tristan's ability, he becomes temporarily frenzied, gaining +25% melee weapon attack speed, +20% movement speed, and +25% damage.Level 25:Steel Wall - Tristan gains +100% of his health as temporary HP at the start of each combat encounter.Demoralizing Entry - After killing a target, Tristan frightens human and creature enemies for eight seconds.Level 30:Groundshaker - Instead of knocking the target down, Tristan's ability causes him to slam the ground. This move deals damage in a wider area and knocks down everyone around him.Propulsion Rocket - Tristan's ability deals more damage and knocks a target down for longer.Our picks: Juggernaut, Beg For Mercy, Zyranium Regeneration, Frenzied Charge, Demoralizing Entry, and Groundshaker.Mod kits:Tier 1 Weapon:Plasma Grenades - Tristan's weapon now deals Plasma damage; slightly increased damage.Shock Grenades - Tristan's weapon now deals Shock damage; significantly increased damage.Tier 1 Armor:Grounding Plates - Immunity to Shock effects; greatly increases armor effectiveness.Acid-Proof Plates - Immunity to Corrosive effects; greatly increases armor effectiveness.Tier 2 Weapon:Flamethrower Gauntlet - Causes continuous Plasma damage around him; significantly increased damage.Shock Emitter Gauntlet - Causes continuous Shock damage around him; increased damage.Tier 2 Armor:Powered Armor - Gain bonus damage based on his armor value; increases armor effectiveness.Shrapnel Resistor - Immunity to all area-of-effect (AoE) damage; greatly increases armor effectiveness.Our picks: Plasma Grenades, Grounding Plates, Flamethrower Gauntlet, and Shrapnel Resistor. Aza best perks and mod kitsThe best word to describe Aza is that she's "chaotic." She regularly runs straight into the thick of the fray to slice and dice her foes. You can then follow this up with her ability, which is akin to a deadly shotgun blast. Unfortunately, she's not as tanky as Tristan, which means she has problems surviving unless you and another ally watch her back.Perks:Level 5:Relentless - Every third melee attack by Aza inflicts stagger and bonus damage.From the Shadows - Aza will flank weaker targets in combat.Level 10:Volatile Bombs - The explosion from Aza's ability has a larger blast radius.Strike from Smoke - After activating her ability, Aza deals +25% damage for 20 seconds.Level 15:Explosive Recycling - While Aza is in the party, disabling mines grants crafting materials.Assisted Takedowns - While Aza is in the party, gain +50% sneak attack damage.Level 20:Stunning Explosion - Aza's ability now inflicts stun instead of stagger.Shorten the Fuse - Aza automatically gains +1 charge of her ability at the start of combat.Level 25:Mine Layer - While Aza is in the party, mines and explosives deal +25% more damage; mines also knock down enemies when triggered.Flurry of Blades - Aza will occasionally perform a flurry that stuns the target and deals +400% melee damage.Level 30:Frost Charge - Aza's ability deals Frost damage and leaves an aura that Chills hostiles.N-Ray Charge - Aza's ability deals N-Ray effects and does significantly increased damage overall. Note that enemies instantly die when their N-Ray status stacks are full.Our picks: Relentless, Strike from Smoke, Assisted Takedowns, Stunning Explosion, Flurry of Blades, and N-Ray Charge.Mod kits:Tier 1 Weapon:Zap Coils - Aza's weapon now deals Shock damage; has significantly increased damage.Serrated Edge - Aza's weapon now inflicts Bleed; has slightly increased damage.Tier 1 Armor:Heat-Resistant Cloth - Immunity to Plasma effects; increases armor effectiveness.Shock-Resistant Cloth - Immunity to Shock effects; increases armor effectiveness.Tier 2 Weapon:Pommel Sap - Aza's weapon stuns enemies that aren't targeting her (can only occur once per enemy); increased damage.Vitals-Finding Design - Aza's weapon deals increased damage against enemies that aren't targeting her; significantly increased damage in general.Tier 2 Armor:Emergency Adrenaline Injector - Aza is healed to full the first time she's downed in a combat encounter; increases armor effectiveness.Shadow Melding Fabrics - When not attacking a target, Aza gains camouflage--i.e. invisible to enemies and bonus damage; increases armor effectiveness.Our picks: Serrated Edge, Heat-Resistant Cloth, Pommel Sap, and Emergency Adrenaline Injector. Marisol best perks and mod kitsWhile we're certainly discussing the ideal mods and perks for your party members, it still bears mentioning that Marisol tends to be one of the best companions in The Outer Worlds 2. This is primarily because of her ability, which stuns a target for several seconds, all while causing all your shots/strikes to become critical hits. This makes her your top choice when you want to bring down bosses and elite leaders.Perks:Level 5:Portable Capacitor Distributor - Marisol occasionally tosses canisters. Walking over them restores gadget energy, while shooting them deals Shock damage in an area.Combatant Analyzer - Marisol analyzes and marks an enemy in combat. Your attacks have a bonus effect depending on where you hit the target--i.e. knocked down for the legs, stunned for the head, and bleed for the torso and arms.Level 10:Recharge Paralysis - Attacking opponents affected by Marisol's ability restore 10% of your gadget energy per damage dealt.Dispersed Glare - Marisol's ability affects nearby hostiles around the initial target--i.e. multiple enemies are stunned and suffer from critical hits.Level 15:Elemental Weapon Specialist - Marisol recovers shock rods, plasma cells, and biomass ammo.Automech Scrapper - Automechanicals have a small chance of providing additional crafting materials.Level 20:Shield Generator Reflector - Marisol upgrades your Gas-Energy Deflection Apparatus gadget. A portion of the damage against the shield is reflected back to the attacker.N-Ray Scanner Analyzer - Marisol upgrades your N-Ray Scanner. While active, it has the same effects as her Combat Analyzer's body part targeting.Level 25:Linked Charge - Marisol's ability recharges a portion of your gadget energy.Chain Paralysis - If an enemy affected by Marisol's ability is killed, the effect jumps to other hostiles within moderate range. This effect can trigger multiple times in a single encounter.Level 30:Energy Relay - Marisol throws a gadget on the ground. Party members standing in its aura have their weapon damage converted to Shock, while also recharging your gadget energy.Mind Discombobulator - Marisol throws a gadget that confuses enemies, causing them to wander around aimlessly.Our picks: Combat Analyzer, Dispersed Glare, Elemental Weapon Specialist, N-Ray Scanner Analyzer, Chain Paralysis, and Energy Relay.Mod kits:Tier 1 Weapon:Blast Barrel - Marisol's pistol deals damage in an area; slightly increased damage.Superheating Barrel - Marisol's pistol applies Plasma more effectively; slightly increased damage.Tier 1 Armor:Plasma Absorber - Immunity to Plasma effects; slightly increased armor effectiveness.Shock Absorber - Immunity to Shock effects; slightly increased armor effectiveness.Tier 2 Weapon:Isomorphic Charger - Marisol's pistol shots also recharge her ability; slightly increased damage.Homotopic Extension Module - Marisol's pistol lengthens the duration of afflictions on a target; slightly increased damage.Tier 2 Armor:Shield Battery - Marisol gains a shield whenever you expend gadget energy; slightly increases armor effectiveness.Kinetic Charging Relay - Marisol gradually recharges her ability whenever she takes damage; slightly increases armor effectiveness.Our picks: Blast Barrel, Plasma Absorber, Isomorphic Charger, and Kinetic Charging Relay.That does it for our guide on the best companion mod kits and companion perks in The Outer Worlds 2. Now that we're finished discussing everything about your party member's abilities, perhaps you'd like to focus on how to build your character for the long road ahead. We've got numerous tips for you in our articles related to the best skills, best perks, best traits, and best flaws.Black market smugglers? Autocratic regimes? Rampaging Raptidons? Invisible cultists that can only be seen if you wear special goggles? These shenanigans need not cause any alarm because we've got you covered in our The Outer Worlds 2 guides hub.

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Title: Fornite's sidekick pets are about to print money for Epic Games Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:06:53 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/fortnite-sidekick-pets-release-date-peels-pokemon-customize/ It's looking like November will see Fortnite firing on all cylinders between the upcoming The Simpsons mini-season and now, the announcement of the long-rumored sidekicks. Sidekicks are pet friends who will tag along as you play whatever mode you're in. They kind of look like Pokémon, except they're all themed around Fortnite concepts. The first sidekick, for example, is a dog-shaped banana named Peels who obviously takes after the fruit character Peely.

Title: Apex Legends' niche movement mechanics go mainstream in Season 27 Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:00:18 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/apex-legends-season-27-amped-release-date-changes/ Respawn has a special treat in store for Apex Legends players, and it's arriving just in time for the holidays. Fans of the battle royale's super-slick traversal will be pleased to learn that a new movement mechanic is being implemented when Season 27: Amped goes live on Nov. 4.

Title: A Halloween-themed Pac-Man Google Doodle game just dropped Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2025 14:51:45 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/pac-man-google-doodle-halloween/ The latest Google Doodle is a playable Pac-Man game that puts a spooky-cute spin on the game's classic arcade aesthetic. Pac-Man himself is donning a pixelated purple witch hat (though he also has other costumes), and his ghostly foes chase him through various Halloween-themed levels decorated with cobwebs, pumpkins, and even a haunted house.

Title: Fangs Out, Frames Up: ‘Vampire: The Masquerade — Bloodlines 2’ Leads a Killer GFN Thursday Date: Thu, 23 Oct 2025 13:00:38 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-vampire-the-masquerades-bloodlines-2/ The nights grow longer and the shadows get bolder with Vampire The Masquerade: Bloodlines 2 on GeForce NOW, launching with GeForce RTX 5080-power. Members can sink their teeth into the action role-playing game from Paradox Interactive as part of nine games coming to the cloud this week, including NINJA GAIDEN 4. Be among the first to play The Outer Worlds 2 with early access available in the cloud starting tomorrow, Oct. 24. https://blogs.nvidia.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/gfn-server-rollout-map-sofia-server-light-up-16x9-1.mp4 Atlanta is the latest region to get GeForce RTX 5080-class power, with Sofia, Bulgaria, coming next. Stay tuned to GFN Thursday for updates as more regions upgrade to NVIDIA Blackwell RTX. Follow along with the latest progress on the server rollout page. The Night Belongs to the Cloud Don’t invite them in — just stream. Vampire: The Masquerade — Bloodlines 2, Paradox’s sequel to the cult classic, invites fans to sink their fangs into Seattle’s dark nightlife, putting players in the immortal boots of Phyre — the newly awakened Elder vampire with a mysterious voice in their head. In every dark corner hides a new alliance or a rival, and every choice carves a path through the bloody politics of the night. Master Seattle’s secrets and the supernatural abilities of any chosen clan — shadow hunting with the Banu Haqim, blood bending with the Tremere or going fists first as a Brujah. Every story twist and council drama is shaped by dialogue, alliances and whispers from both friends and the ever-present stranger in the protagonist’s mind. Every neon-lit block streams beautifully on GeForce NOW, with GeForce RTX 5080-class power rolling out for the highest frame rates and sharpest graphics in the cloud — no waiting for downloads or mortal PC specs required. Where Shadows Fall, Legends Rise Slice first, ask questions never. NINJA GAIDEN 4, a lightning-fast action-adventure title from Team NINJA, slices its way back into the spotlight, packed with brutal, razor-sharp combat and featuring a new protagonist, Yakumo. Known for its intensity, precision and stylish flair, the game demands focus and rewards mastery. This new entry throws Yakumo into a deadly conflict blending myth and modern chaos. Explore sprawling levels filled with relentless enemies, cinematic boss battles that punish hesitation and a fluid combat system that chains combos together like a storm of steel. Every encounter feels like a duel where speed, timing and finesse define survival. On GeForce NOW, NINJA GAIDEN 4 reaches its sharpest edge. No installs or massive downloads stand in the way — gain instant access with cloud-powered performance that keeps every slash crisp and every dodge responsive. Whether running on a high-end rig, a laptop or even a mobile device, the action always hits at peak intensity with GeForce NOW. Boarding Pass to Chaos Space has a new HR problem. Early access for The Outer Worlds 2 is reaching the cloud, bringing all the offbeat charm, sharp wit and spacefaring chaos the series is loved for. From Obsidian Entertainment, the masters of branching stories and immersive worlds, this sequel leans even harder into meaningful choices and unexpected consequences. On GeForce NOW, hopping into early access means instant boarding with no installs or waiting around. Every quip, shootout and twist in the storyline streams smoothly, no matter the screen. It’s the perfect way to jump into space mischief before the game fully launches in the cloud on Wednesday, Oct. 29. Roaring Good Games Life finds a way … again. Frontier Developments returns with Jurassic World Evolution 3, the next installment of the park-management series that lets players design, build and wrangle their own prehistoric paradise. Bigger storms, smarter dinosaurs and even bolder decisions keep every moment thrilling — because in this world, control is just an illusion. In addition, members can look for the following: NINJA GAIDEN 4 (New release on Steam and Xbox, available on PC Game Pass, Oct. 20) Jurassic World Evolution 3 (New release on Steam, Oct. 21) Painkiller (New release on Steam, Oct. 21) Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 (New release on Steam, Oct. 21, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) The Outer Worlds 2 – Advanced Access (New release on Steam, Battle.net and Xbox, available on PC Game Pass, Oct. 24, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) Tormented Souls 2 (New release on Steam and Xbox, available on PC Game Pass, Oct. 23) Super Fantasy Kingdom (New release on Steam, Oct. 24) VEIN (New release on Steam, Oct. 24) Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow (Steam) What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below. What anime would you want to turn into a video game, or vice versa? — NVIDIA GeForce NOW (@NVIDIAGFN) October 22, 2025

Title: Ready, Set, Reward — GeForce NOW Membership Rewards Await Date: Thu, 16 Oct 2025 13:00:07 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-members-reward-program/ GeForce NOW is more than just a platform to stream fresh games every week — it offers celebrations for the gamers who make it epic, with member rewards to sweeten the deal. This week, GeForce NOW Ultimate members can score a free Borderlands 4 reward and upgrade their setup with the latest SteelSeries Nimbus Cloud controllers and headsets — the perfect gear for leveling up any cloud-based adventures. Plus, Steam Next Fest kicks off this week, serving up a flood of new demos. Get them all through Install-to-Play, the latest feature on GeForce NOW with the NVIDIA Blackwell RTX upgrade. Fire up the cloud, grab a controller and check out the 10 new games in the cloud this week, on top of the 1.0 release of Pax Dei. It’s always a rewarding time to be a GeForce NOW member. Atlanta will be next to light up on the Blackwell RTX map. Ashburn, Portland, Dallas and London are the latest regions to get GeForce RTX 5080-class power, with Atlanta coming next. Stay tuned to GFN Thursday for updates as more regions upgrade to Blackwell RTX. Follow along with the latest progress on the server rollout page. This week, Control joins the lineup of GeForce RTX 5080-ready titles, already available on the service. Look for the “GeForce RTX 5080 Ready” row in the app or check out the full list. Key to the Chaos Getting GeForce NOW rewards couldn’t be simpler. All members are automatically opted in, so when a new reward drops, an email with all the details lands right in the inbox — no extra sign-ups or hoops to jump through. Become a GeForce NOW member now, before even more rewards arrive in December. This month, get ready to vault into the chaos with a Borderlands 4 reward just for Ultimate members — score a free Golden Key to use in Borderlands 4, the mayhem-fueled looter shooter packed with endless weapons, deadly enemies and over-the-top co-op action. Unlock treasure or new gear, and get ready for mayhem. The reward is available through Sunday, Nov. 16, while supplies last. Members can keep an eye out for an email to redeem. Play Borderlands 4 on GeForce NOW, powered by GeForce RTX 5080-powered servers, optimized to deliver the highest frame rates and lowest latency for the ultimate looter-shooter experience. Those who redeem the reward will also need a SHiFT account. Find more information on how to redeem the in-game reward. Power Duo Play it steel smooth in the cloud. The right gear makes every GeForce NOW session feel next level. SteelSeries is bringing gamers the perfect setup — the Nimbus Cloud controller and Arctis Nova 5 wireless headset for the ultimate cloud gaming experience. The Nimbus Cloud is the world’s first true dual‑mode cloud controller, seamlessly switching between mobile and full‑size wireless modes. With up to 20 hours of battery life, built‑in Bluetooth and universal phone compatibility, the controller lets gamers play comfortably from anywhere. The Arctis Nova 5 delivers crisp, customized sound with 200+ pro‑tuned audio presets for titles like Fortnite, Apex Legends and Minecraft. Its 60‑hour battery life, dual wireless (2.4 GHz + Bluetooth) connection and USB‑C dongle make it perfect for extended GeForce NOW sessions across devices. Keep an eye on the GeForce NOW X account as SteelSeries and GeForce NOW are giving away a few Nimbus Cloud controllers and Arctis Nova 5 headsets through Thursday,  Oct. 30. Steam Next, Play Now Install-to-play, no install stress. Install-to-Play is shaking things up for GeForce NOW premium members. The new feature brings more than 2,200 opted-in Steam titles straight into the cloud library — making it easier than ever to stream games, ranging from hidden indie gems to fan-favorite hits, all powered by a GeForce RTX rig in the cloud. That means quirky roguelikes, cozy builders and stylish action adventures are instantly playable at their best. It’s all about giving members more freedom to dive into fresh favorites without waiting for them to be added to the cloud. And with Steam Next Fest running through Monday, Oct. 20, it’s the perfect time to discover upcoming titles and try demos firsthand. Demos for Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II, The Legend of Khiimori, The Oversight Bureau, Skate Story, Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era are just a few available from the Steam Next Fest to try, streaming from a GeForce RTX gaming rig in the cloud. Look for a dedicated Steam Next Fest row in the GeForce NOW app, featuring games on sale and ready to play in the cloud. Place to Call Home With the cloud comes the new dawn. Published by Mainframe Industries, Pax Dei is a massively multiplayer social sandbox set in a rich medieval landscape shaped by myth, community and craftsmanship. Arriving on GeForce NOW alongside its PC Game Pass debut, the world of Pax Dei invites players to build villages, trade with neighbors and test their strength against both human rivals and otherworldly forces. The 1.0 release introduces new biomes, refined combat mechanics, expanded crafting systems and a more dynamic, player-driven economy where every creation and conquest leaves a mark. The world feels more vibrant, interconnected and alive than ever. Stream the game instantly from the cloud with GeForce NOW — no installs, patches or loading screens standing in the way of adventure. Members can experience seamless access to the game’s evolving world at launch. Banners rise faster, battles begin sooner and legends are forged without delay. Let’s Play Today A new level of combat. The iconic fighting game Street Fighter evolves to a whole new level with Ultra Street Fighter IV. Continuing the tradition of excellence the series is known for, five new characters and six new stages have been added for even more fighting mayhem, with rebalanced gameplay and original modes topping off this ultimate offering. Rule the ring. Experience the intensity of head-to-head battle with Street Fighter V. Choose from 16 iconic characters, each with their own personal story and unique training challenges, then battle against friends online or offline with a robust variety of match options. Earn Fight Money in Ranked Matches, play for fun in Casual Matches or invite friends into a Battle Lounge and see who comes out on top. In addition, members can look for the following: Splinter Cell Pandora Tomorrow (New release on Ubisoft Connect, Oct. 14) Ball x Pit (New release on Steam and Xbox, available on PC Game Pass, Oct. 15) Escape from Duckov (New release on Steam, available on Oct. 16) Fellowship (New release on Steam, Oct. 16) Pax Dei (New release on Xbox, available on PC Game Pass; 1.0 release on Steam and Epic Games Store, Oct. 16) Amnesia: The Bunker (Epic Games Store, Free on Oct. 16-Oct. 23) Earth vs. Mars Demo (Steam) Street Fighter V (Steam) Ultra Street Fighter IV (Steam) Wobbly Life (Xbox, available on PC Game Pass) New GeForce RTX 5080-ready game: Control (Steam, Epic Games Store and Xbox, available on PC Game Pass) What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below. I don't think you're ready for @wugsgaming's 𝒕𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒅𝒐𝒘𝒏. #gfnshare pic.twitter.com/6UwHktkMMn — NVIDIA GeForce NOW (@NVIDIAGFN) October 15, 2025

Title: Incoming: ‘Battlefield 6’ Lands on GeForce NOW at Launch Date: Thu, 09 Oct 2025 13:00:33 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-battlefield-6/ Lock, load and stream — the battle is just beginning. EA’s highly anticipated Battlefield 6 is set to storm the cloud when it launches tomorrow with GeForce RTX 5080 power, delivering the high-intensity combat and heart-pounding chaos the series is known for. Catch it as part of the six games joining the cloud, including Bethesda’s The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind Game of the Year Edition and the launch of King of Meat. The Discord integration first unveiled at Gamescom is now live, debuting with Fortnite — showcasing how easy it is to discover games and stay connected with friends via Discord and GeForce NOW. Ashburn, Portland and London will soon be the latest regions to get GeForce RTX 5080-class power. Stay tuned to GFN Thursday for updates. Follow along with the latest progress on the server rollout page. Ashburn, Portland and London will be the next regions to light up with GeForce RTX 5080-class power. War Waits for No Respawn Turn cover into rubble — and rubble into cover. Battlefield 6 drops gamers into all-out warfare, where every shot and explosion can change the tide of the fight. With a new Kinesthetic Combat System, in-game movements and gunplay feel sharper and more instinctive than ever. Battle through Conquest and Breakthrough modes or a global campaign spanning Cairo to Gibraltar. The Phantom Edition packs exclusive skins, weapons, vehicle cosmetics and a Battle Pass so gamers are geared up from day one. When every second counts, GeForce NOW puts players in control with ultralow-latency streaming and razor-sharp frames — whether dodging artillery or rocketing off a grenade mid-air. Stream at up to 240 frames per second (fps) from almost any device and take the fight anywhere when Battlefield 6 joins the cloud at launch. Ready, Set, Click From chat to combat — instantly. NVIDIA and Discord have teamed up to change how people discover and play games together, making it easier than ever for friends and communities to stay connected. Powered by GeForce NOW, the new integrated experience — first shown at Gamescom — lets anyone discover and try games like Fortnite directly on Discord with no downloads or installs needed, and even without a GeForce NOW membership. This next-level experience is fueled by a limited-time trial of the GeForce NOW Performance tier, letting anyone jump into streaming at up to 1440p and 60 fps — all without ever leaving Discord. For Discord’s hundreds of millions of users, it’s a fast, simple way to play together and keep the gaming conversation going, right where it’s already happening. The first playable game with this integration is Fortnite, rolling out to gamers now. A single click on a Discord chat link and an Epic Games account login are all it takes to join the action. The integration opens a new way to discover and play games, enabling publishers to create smooth gaming experiences for communities everywhere. Wander Where You Want To Adventure awaits. Bethesda’s The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind Game of the Year Edition is the single-player role-playing game that defined open-world fantasy adventures. This edition bundles the original The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind with its celebrated expansions, Tribunal and Bloodmoon, delivering the definitive version of the iconic game. Step into a rich world where every choice shapes destiny. Take on the epic quest to save Morrowind from a terrible blight, or carve a path across vast landscapes filled with ancient cities, dangerous dungeons and curious creatures. With the expansions, visit the mystical Clockwork City, brave frozen Solstheim, clash with werewolves and direct the rise of a mining colony, enjoying up to 80 hours of quests and stories. The game’s open-ended structure lets players build any character imaginable, offering unmatched depth and replayability. Jump into the world of Vvardenfell on nearly any device with GeForce NOW, from laptops and Macs to phones and TVs, and pick the adventure back up anytime, anywhere. Meaty New Games We got the meats. King of Meat is a wild and over-the-top brawler that doesn’t take itself too seriously — except when it comes to juicy combos and meaty takedowns. Part cooking show, part gladiator arena, it throws players into chaotic battles where the weapon of choice is meat. Whether tenderizing foes with a ham hock or unleashing absurd special moves, players can lean hard into the game’s goofy, carnivorous charm. It’s fast, silly and unashamedly over-seasoned fun. In addition, members can look for the following: Deathground (New release on Steam, Oct. 7) King of Meat (New release on Steam, Oct. 7) Seafarer: The Ship Sim (New release on Steam, Oct. 7) Little Nightmares III (New release on Steam, Oct. 9) Battlefield 6 (New release on Steam and EA app, Oct. 10, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind (Steam, Epic Games Store and Xbox, available on PC Game Pass) What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below. If you could play one game RIGHT NOW, regardless of its release date, what game would it be and why? — NVIDIA GeForce NOW (@NVIDIAGFN) October 8, 2025

Title: GeForce NOW Brings 18 Games to the Cloud in October for a Spooky Good Time Date: Thu, 02 Oct 2025 13:00:03 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-oct-2025/ Editor’s note: This blog has been updated to include an additional game for October, The Outer Worlds 2. October is creeping in with plenty of gaming treats. From thrilling adventures to spine‑tingling scares, the cloud gaming lineup is packed with 18 new games, including the highly anticipated shooter Battlefield 6, launching on GeForce NOW this month. But first, catch the six games coming this week. Miami and Warsaw, Poland, are the latest regions to get GeForce RTX 5080-class power, with Portland and Ashburn coming up next. Stay tuned to GFN Thursday for updates as more regions upgrade to Blackwell RTX. Follow along with the latest progress on the server rollout page. Portland and Ashburn will be the next regions to light up with GeForce RTX 5080-class power. This week, inZOI and Total War: Warhammer III join the lineup of GeForce RTX 5080-ready titles, both already available on the service. Look for the “GeForce RTX 5080 Ready” row in the app or check out the full list. Falling for New Games Catch the games ready to play today: Train Sim World 6 (New release on Steam, Sept. 30) Alien: Rogue Incursion Evolved Edition (New release on Steam, Sept. 30) Car Dealer Simulator (Steam) Nightingale (Epic Games Store) Ready or Not (Epic Games Store) STALCRAFT: X (Steam) New GeForce RTX 5080-ready games: inZOI (Steam) Total War: Warhammer III (Steam and Epic Games Store) Catch the full list of games coming to the cloud in October: King of Meat (New release on Steam, Oct. 7) Seafarer: The Ship Sim (New release on Steam, Oct. 7) Little Nightmares III (New release on Steam, Oct. 9) Battlefield 6 (New release on Steam and EA app, Oct. 10) Ball x Pit (New release on Steam, Oct. 15) Fellowship (New release on Steam, Oct. 16) Jurassic World Evolution 3 (New release on Steam, Oct. 21) Painkiller (New release on Steam, Oct. 21) Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 (New release on Steam, Oct. 21) Tormented Souls 2 (New release on Steam, Oct. 23) Super Fantasy Kingdom (New release on Steam, Oct. 24) Earth vs. Mars (New release on Steam, Oct. 29) The Outer Worlds 2 (New release on Steam, Battle.net and Xbox, available on PC Game Pass, Oct. 29) ARC Raiders (New release on Steam, Oct. 30) Stacked September In addition to the 17 games announced in September, an extra dozen joined over the month, including the newly added Train Sim World 6 this week: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III (Steam, Battle.net and Xbox, available on PC Game Pass) Field of Glory II: Medieval (Steam) Goblin Cleanup (New release on Steam) Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy (Steam) Professional Fishing 2 (New release on Steam) Project Winter (New release on Epic Games Store) Renown (New release on Steam) Sworn (New release on Xbox, available on PC Game Pass) Two Point Campus (Steam, Epic Games Store) Two Point Museum (Steam, Epic Games Store) Town to City (New release on Steam) What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below. If you could only play one genre of game for the rest of your life, what would it be and why? Extra credit: screenshots or clips of that genre in action! — NVIDIA GeForce NOW (@NVIDIAGFN) October 1, 2025

Title: Pilots Wanted: Stream ‘Mecha BREAK’ on GeForce NOW Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-mecha-break/ Suit up and head for the cloud. Mecha BREAK, the popular third-person shooter, is now available to stream on GeForce NOW with NVIDIA DLSS 4 technology. Catch it this week as part of 10 new titles joining the nearly 5,000 games supported on GeForce NOW, in addition to Capcom’s Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy. This week, Alan Wake 2 and S.T.A.L.K.E.R 2: Heart of Chornobyl join the lineup of GeForce RTX 5080-ready titles, both already available on the service. Look for the “GeForce RTX 5080 Ready” row in the app or check out the full list. Plus, LG is celebrating being the first to offer OLED TVs that can stream GeForce NOW natively at 4K 120 frames per second, powered by the new GeForce RTX 5080 servers. To mark the occasion, LG is giving away 100 one-month GeForce NOW Ultimate membership codes for free. Head over to the r/LG_UserHub Reddit page to enter. Smashing Good Time Mecha BREAK is a multiplayer mech game where players can choose from diverse mechs, customize appearances and battle colossal war machines on treacherous terrain. The game pits pilots against each other in high-octane, team-based mech battles across vast, destructible arenas. Pick a Striker, master its unique abilities and outplay rivals in aerial and ground combat for pulse-pounding victory. Whether gearing up for 3v3, 6v6 or chaotic PvPvE matches, there’s a mech for every play style — from agile snipers to heavy frontline brutes. Mecha BREAK is now available for streaming on GeForce NOW, making it easy to jump into the action wherever, whenever. With DLSS 4, Ultimate members get to experience the crispest visuals and smoothest frame rates, all from the cloud. Hold It! No objections to the cloud here. In Capcom’s iconic Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy, players become Phoenix Wright and experience the thrill of battle in the fight to save their innocent clients in a court of law. Play all 14 episodes, spanning the first three games, in one gorgeous collection. Investigate crime scenes, gather evidence, cross-examine witnesses with razor-sharp wit and deliver iconic “Objection!” moments to uncover the truth. With a mix of quirky characters, twisting storylines and surprising humor, the trilogy captures everything fans love about the legendary courtroom adventure. On GeForce NOW, it’s never been easier to bring justice to the courtroom. Stream the Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy across devices instantly, with crisp visuals and smooth performance that lets every “Hold it!” land with dramatic flair. Whether gamers are on the go or settled in, the courtroom is always in session. In addition, members can look for the following: ENDLESS Legend 2 (New release on Steam and Xbox, available on PC Game Pass, Sept. 22) Renown (New release on Steam, Sept. 22) Baby Steps (New release on Steam, Sept. 23) Aztecs: The Last Sun (New release on Steam, Sept. 23) SWORN (New release on Xbox, available on PC Game Pass, Sept. 23) Lost Rift (New release on Steam, Sept. 25) CloverPit (New release on Steam, Sept. 26) Mecha BREAK (Steam) Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy (Steam) Predecessor (Steam) New GeForce RTX 5080-ready games: Alan Wake 2 (Epic Games Store) S.T.A.L.K.E.R 2: Heart of Chornobyl (Steam, Xbox, available on PC Game Pass) What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below. Giveaway alert @LGGamingGlobal is celebrating being the world’s first OLED TVs to stream GeForce NOW natively at 4K 120 fps by giving away 100 one-month GeForce NOW Ultimate membership codes. Enter here https://t.co/Tdd9hxdp1t — NVIDIA GeForce NOW (@NVIDIAGFN) September 24, 2025

Title: 16 must-play games on PlayStation Plus to horrify your Halloween Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2025 12:00:27 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2025/10/30/16-must-play-games-on-playstation-plus-to-horrify-your-halloween/ It should be no surprise that there’s a terrifying-yet-terrific variety of high-profile essentials and indie classics available on PlayStation Plus via your PS4 and PS5. And with the spooky season upon us it’s only right to dive into some devilish delights that can turn your Halloween – and any future fangs-givings – into a night to remember. Grab a warm beverage, and make sure your blood is suitably chilled before we begin… Play Video Silent Hill 2 (PS5) | Game Catalog For fans of… Tense and psychologically brutal survival horrors.Why you should play:As remakes go, Silent Hill 2 is among the best. It modernises elements of its gameplay and controls, and revamps the presentation of the PlayStation 2 original without losing any of its sinister atmosphere and heart-thumping challenge. If you didn’t fear getting lost in unknown mists before…well, this will change everything.Game modes:A taut single-player mode with multiple endings keeps you coming back to this reborn classic. Play Video Until Dawn (PS5) | Game Catalog For fans of…Slasher flicks with an all-star Hollywood cast, and branching narratives where your choices really do matter.Why you should play:Eight friends trapped on a remote mountain retreat with a mysterious killer. If that setup isn’t enough to hook you, then Until Dawn seals the deal by forcing you to make decisions that can change the lives of the unlucky eight. If someone dies, the game continues without them, leaving you to carry the weight of your actions for the rest of the story. Ruthless? Absolutely. Utterly compelling? Always. Game modes: While designed as a single-player game, it’s easy to bring friends into Until Dawn by passing the DualSense wireless controller to a friend each time another character becomes the focus. Play Video V Rising | Game Catalog For fans of…Gothic open worlds, where you can indulge your action-packed, aristocratic vampire fantasy. Why you should play:If you ever wanted to become vampire royalty, then Stunlock Studios’ engaging blend of action role-playing and empire building should satisfy that moonlit craving. It’s not just about hard fought battles of blood, and skulking in the shadows to quench your weakened vampire’s thirst, but also rebuilding and personalizing your very own castle, complete with servants, treasure, and (of course) coffins.Game modes:You don’t have to wander the world of Vardoran alone. A flexible and vast online multiplayer mode lets you join forces with other human-controlled vampires – or go to war with them if your blood runs a little hotter. Play Video Alan Wake 2 | October Monthly Game (Available until Nov 3, 2025) For fans of…Twin Peaks-esque existential survival horror, where the meta narrative bleeds into the game’s main story.Why you should play:Surreal and darkly eldritch, Alan Wake 2 grabs you by the eyes and pulls you into a mind-bending adventure where reality is shaped by the horrors of our imagination. Between the dual protagonists of telepathic FBI agent Saga Anderson and trapped writer Alan Wake, you’re in for a nightmarish and gripping exploration of what it means to confront our own limitations. To say more would ruin the game’s many novel surprises.Game modes:With its focus on a nerve-wracking single-player, Alan Wake 2 rewards the game’s completion with a New Game Plus mode called The Final Draft, which features an expanded ending, along with a tweaked narrative, collectibles, and a new difficulty setting. Play Video Days Gone (PS4) | Game Catalog For fans of…Zombie style open worlds, where overwhelming odds are the order of the day. Oh, and bikes.Why you should play:A wild wilderness full of feral, flesh hungry Freakers, unpredictable weather, roving human gangs, and vicious animals? That’s what awaits you in this fast-paced, post-apocalyptic action-adventure, rife with explosive weapons, big set pieces and rip-roaring motorbikes. Game modes:Switching things up is the more action oriented Challenge Mode, which tests you to complete objectives under different conditions, such as defeating endless hordes. Play Video Dead by Daylight | Game Catalog For fans of…Terrifying yet fun multiplayer survival slasher romps.Why you should play:Don’t let Dead by Daylight’s seemingly simple hide and seek concept fool you – this 4vs1 asymmetrical multiplayer game captures the intense thrills of classic 80s monster movies. As four of you try to survive against one relentless killer, the procedurally generated environments ensure every run is brutally unpredictable.Game modes:Dead by Daylight’s bot-driven single-player is great for practicing, but its main online multiplayer is where the fun is, especially with friends. Look out for modifiers and variant modes like 2v8 and the darkness enveloping Lights Out. Play Video Outlast 2 | Game Catalog For fans of…Chilling survival horror, played via a Blair Witch-style found-footage perspective.Why you should play:Blending elements from both classic and modern horror films, Outlast 2 increases its tension by mostly removing the ability to fight back against its cultist antagonists. Combined with video camera style first-person perspective viewpoints, jump-scares and creepy flashbacks, this is a horror fan’s dream (…or nightmare, if you prefer).Game modes:Outlast 2 keeps its terror up close and personal with a finely honed single-player mode. Play Video Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2  | Game Catalog For fans of…One of the most iconic series going, but also those who like a little dark laughter with their slaughter.Why you should play:Virtual reality lends itself perfectly to horror, and what better setting for PlayStation VR2 than the macabre and ever disturbing animatronics world of Fazebear Entertainment? Tasks like managing food in the Pizzaplex and helping robotic performers prepare for their show might not sound scary, but believe me, in Five Nights it’s something that will haunt you forever.Game modes:While there’s no multiplayer mode, Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2 consists of 40 different minigames, with a variety of them only unlocked if others are completed first. Play Video Killer Frequency | Game Catalog For fans of…Puzzle-driven murder mysteries, soaked in the neon-lit 1980s.Why you should play:How many other games have you assume the role of a late-night radio talk-show host? But this isn’t just some drowsy dialogue with the denizens of Gallows Creek – they’re being hunted by an enigmatic killer and you’re they’re only hope. Every call can be the difference between life and death as you’re solving puzzles, gathering clues, and engaging in branching narrative with eccentric personalities.Game modes:The single-player mode features four different endings depending on how many callers you save and if certain characters survive, so there’s incentive for multiple playthroughs. Play Video The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan For fans of…Glossy and filmic branching narrative horror adventures.Why you should play:It’s not just the high quality production values which make Man of Medan so impressive. It refines the interactive drama genre into an enthralling paranormal horror where any of the five main characters can die. Your choices not only affect their fate, but their relationships, the main storyline, and how it ends, with intriguing premonitions of possible future events adding to the tension.Game modes:The single-player story mode is accompanied by Movie Night, a 2 to 5 player couch co-op which assigns a player to each character, and Shared Story for two online players. The Curator’s Cut also lets you see scenes through other characters’ perspectives, with new choices and scenes. Play Video Hello Neighbor | Game Catalog For fans of…Mischievous yet hair-raising stealth horrors.Why you should play:If you’ve ever wondered what your neighbors get up to, rest assured it’s not as mysterious as Mr Peterson’s attempts to stop you from discovering what’s in his basement. It’s easy to be caught off guard by the colourful visuals, but between the smart artificial intelligence of Peterson and the game’s reflective exploration of trauma, Hello Neighbor is a decidedly different type of scare.Game modes:Infiltrating Mr Peterson’s basement is a solitary affair, but a Friendly Mode makes it a bit easier. Resident Evil Director’s Cut / 2 / 3  | Premium Classics For fans of…Unadulterated and genre defining survival horror action.Why you should play:The unflinching franchise that became an instant classic. If you wanted to find out how Resident Evil began, there’s no better way than going back to the source of the fabled t-Virus. Flesh eating zombies, conspiracies and iconic characters – the first three titles of the series are fan favourites for a reason.Game modes:Resident Evil 2 features two single-player campaigns and several unlockable mini-game missions, such as The 4th Survivor and Tofu Survivor. Resident Evil 3 also has The Mercenaries – Operation: Mad Jackal, which is faster paced and more action heavy than the main mode.  Siren | Premium Classics For fans of…Deliberately paced ghost stories that will stay with you longer after you’ve finished them.Why you should play:Stealth goes hand in hand with survival horror, so this unnerving voyage to survive the cursed mountain village of Hanuda strongly emphasises its unique Sightjack ability to see through the eyes of the corpse-like Shibito. Observing yourself via your undead stalkers is deeply unsettling, uniquely heightening the anxiety.Game modes:Completing Siren earns you access to Time Attack mode, which challenges you to speed run the game, while a secret puzzle mode called Brain Cell Revival / Zuno is also unlockable by picking up the relevant in-game archive. Play Video Crow Country | Game Catalog For fans of…Old school survival horrors inspired by ‘90s PlayStation classics.Why you should play:Taking its lead from some of the older titles on this list, Crow Country offers the best of both worlds, with its well considered and traditional sense of game design and aesthetics, dipped with options for modern controls and camera movement. The result is a challenging and suitably sinister nod to what made the genre popular in the first place.Game modes:In contrast to its regular Survival mode, Exploration mode removes enemies from the game. Conversely, Murder of Crows mode ramps up the difficulty.

Title: Prepare for Resident Evil Requiem with a story recap from Capcom Date: Wed, 29 Oct 2025 22:00:54 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2025/10/29/prepare-for-resident-evil-requiem-with-a-story-recap-from-capcom/ We’re now just about four months out before Resident Evil Requiem arrives on February 27, and to celebrate, we’ve released a Road to Requiem video celebrating the history of the series, and opened pre-orders. Resident Evil Requiem Digital Deluxe Edition and pre-order details Plus, there’s a cool pre-order bonus featuring Grace’s Costume: Apocalypse. We also have a Deluxe Edition packed with extra content like 5 costumes including Grace’s Costume: Dimitrescu, 4 weapon skins, 2 screen filters, 2 charms, an audio pack, and additional files to find in-game. In Resident Evil Requiem, you’ll meet Grace Ashcroft, a new protagonist for the Resident Evil series. As an FBI agent, she possesses a sharp analytical mind that serves her well, yet she suddenly finds herself thrust into an extraordinary situation. You’ll also experience the series’ classic survival horror through combat, investigations, puzzles, and resource management. Gameplay allows you to freely switch between first and third-person views to face the horrors in a way that suits your playstyle. Even if you haven’t played a Resident Evil game before, you can jump right in, though long-time fans will notice plenty of familiar touches through the game. And on PlayStation 5, you’ll find yet another layer of immersion while playing thanks to the unique features of the DualSense controller such as its haptics and adaptive triggers. A Resident Evil series history To coincide with the start of Resident Evil Requiem pre-orders, we thought it fitting to talk a little about the history that Resident Evil has had with PlayStation. Mentioning everything would turn this blog post into a novel, because it’s quite lengthy.  So instead let me touch upon some key moments. It starts from the way beginning almost three decades ago when the original Resident Evil was released on PlayStation in 1996. At the time it became one of PlayStation’s most popular games ever! It featured Chris Redfield and Jill Valentine searching for their missing teammates, but they end up stumbling across an abandoned mansion. Things went wrong. Zombies arrived. Resident Evil made its namesake. The next entries Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3 were also released initially on PlayStation in 1998 and 1999 respectively and brought the action directly to Raccoon City from the eyes of Leon Kennedy, Claire Redfield, and Jill Valentine.  Play Video When Resident Evil 4 was brought to PlayStation 2 in 2005, a special chapter called Separate Ways was added exclusively for the console. This allowed us to see Ada Wong’s side of the story during her own mission to research Los Illuminados. Moving forward in time, Resident Evil 7’s first demo was a timed PlayStation exclusive, and the Kitchen demo was released separately on PlayStation VR. This entry introduced Ethan Winters and the first-person perspective to the series. You could even play the entire game in PS VR as Ethan searched for his wife Mia.  Resident Evil Village continued Ethan’s story as he searched for his daughter Rose. Similar to some past demos, the Maiden demo was released as a timed exclusive for PlayStation where you played as one of the servant girls trying to escape Castle Dimitrescu. Resident Evil 7 and Resident Evil Village are of course available now on PlayStation, alongside the reimagined remakes of Resident Evil 2, 3, and Resident Evil 4.We encourage you to experience these pivotal titles in the Resident Evil series for yourself if you’ve yet to have the chance. Resident Evil has had almost three decades worth of history with PlayStation, and it’s been fun taking a look back at some of those great moments. We’re happy to bring Resident Evil Requiem to PlayStation 5 on February 27, and we hope you’re looking forward to it. We definitely are.

Title: PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for November: Stray, EA Sports WRC 24, Totally Accurate Battle Simulator  Date: Wed, 29 Oct 2025 15:30:15 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2025/10/29/playstation-plus-monthly-games-for-november-stray-ea-sports-wrc-24-totally-accurate-battle-simulator/ Paw your way through a decaying cybercity, write (or rewrite) racing history and play commander of a wobbly army with the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup for November. Stray, EA Sports WRC 24, and Totally Accurate Battle Simulator will be available to PlayStation Plus members from Tuesday November 4 until Monday December 1. Let’s take a closer look at the games. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Stray | PS4, PS5 Lost, injured and alone, a stray cat must untangle an ancient mystery to escape a long-forgotten city. Stray is a third-person cat adventure game set amidst the detailed neon-lit alleys of a decaying cybercity and the murky environments of its seedy underbelly. See the world through the eyes of a stray and interact with the environment in playful ways. Stray is developed by BlueTwelve Studio, a small team from south of France mostly made of cats and a handful of humans. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image EA Sports WRC 24 | PS5  From the team that developed the award-winning Dirt Rally series comes the brand-new official game of the FIA World Rally Championship. Built on the foundations of over 25 years of Codemasters’ celebrated rally game heritage, EA Sports WRC lets you get behind the wheel of the WRC, WRC2 and Junior WRC cars from the 2024 season, complete with the current drivers, teams and liveries. Design and drive your dream rally car with the debut of Builder mode and rewrite history by racing in recreations of recent events and major historical highlights in Moments mode. Additional modes include Career, Championship, Time Trial, Cross-platform Multiplayer, Regularity Rally and a detailed livery editor, making for the complete WRC experience. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Totally Accurate Battle Simulator | PS4, PS5 Be the leader of red and blue wobblers from ancient lands, spooky places and fantasy worlds. Watch them fight in simulations made with the wobbliest physics system ever created. When you grow tired of the 100+ wobblers at your disposal you can make new ones in the unit creator. You can also send your wobblers to fight your friends or strangers in online multiplayer. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Last chance to add PlayStation Plus Games for October to your library PlayStation Plus members have until Monday November 3 to add Alan Wake 2, Goat Simulator 3 and Cocoon to their game library.

Title: NBA The Run brings arcade-inspired basketball to PS5 Date: Wed, 29 Oct 2025 15:00:34 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2025/10/29/nba-the-run-brings-arcade-inspired-basketball-to-ps5-and-ps4/ I grew up on arcade sports games that were simple, fun, and endlessly replayable — the kind you played with your friends for hours, laughing, competing, and discovering new ways to win. They weren’t about realism; they were about feel. That heartbeat of accessible, joyful sports gaming has guided me my entire career. I spent 20 years working on some of the most influential sports games and franchises of all time. Now, with NBA The Run, I’ve come full circle — building the kind of game I’ve always wanted to play: fast, stylish, and social, made for both casual and hardcore players alike. When Scott Probst (PBP Founder and CEO) and I first discussed the concept for this game, we talked about the idea of bringing players together through the love of sport – creating experiences that players will remember forever. That conversation became the foundation of Play By Play Studios, and ultimately, NBA The Run. Play Video We drew inspiration from games that are easy to pick up, rewarding to master, and built around social play. Quick rounds, evolving strategies and creativity have been at the forefront of every game design discussion from the jump.  We wanted to build a sports game that felt alive, inclusive, and endlessly replayable. Something that feels entirely new – a game with spirit, a game with soul.  A new kind of street ball NBA The Run takes players on a world tour of legendary outdoor courts in an evolving 3v3 experience that celebrates style, connection, and competition. You’ll play with and against NBA stars and a roster of all-new Street Legends — fictional players with big personalities, wild skills, and stories to tell. Together, they form a living basketball universe that keeps growing over time. Defense as fun as offense Our mission was to design defense you can’t wait to play. In NBA The Run, defense brings a true rush — anticipation, timing, and impact. Massive blocks, lightning steals, shoves, dives — it’s all here. It’s aggressive, skill-based, and every bit as thrilling as offense. And on offense? It’s nonstop highlights! Double alley-oops, posterizing dunks, off-the-backboard passes, step-back threes, and ankle-breaking combos flow seamlessly through hand-keyed animations and buttery-smooth controls. Every possession feels like a highlight reel. Fluid, fast, and connected Built on true rollback netcode, NBA The Run plays as smooth as it looks — low-latency, cross-platform, and always in sync. Every movement feels immediate and expressive, never sluggish or scripted. Modern sports games often chase realism — how perfectly the sport looks or moves — but that can come at the expense of how it feels. We wanted to restore that sense of control and creativity, where you react on instinct, not animation timing. NBA The Run is built for that freedom — to let players flow, improvise, and make magic happen. Knockout Tournaments: Play, win, repeat At the heart of NBA The Run are Knockout Tournaments — bracket-style events you can play solo (controlling your full team) or in squads (one player per teammate). Rounds last 2 to 5 minutes, each featuring new Randomized Rules — from Dunkfest to Speed Round — keeping gameplay fresh, fast, and unpredictable – we’ve gotta keep you on your toes! Win and move on. Lose, and earn rewards to fuel your next run. It’s the perfect “one more round” game loop. Style, personality, and the global game Basketball is a universal language, and NBA The Run is its passport. Each court bursts with music, culture, and energy — from the eclectic Venice Beach to the tight-knit Tenement. It’s a celebration of basketball’s global heartbeat, where everyone can step onto the court and feel at home. Every animation is hand-keyed, every dunk, pass, and crossover brought to life with expressive detail. The art style bursts with attitude — bold outlines, exaggerated characters, and vibrant, stylized environments that make every moment pop. It’s not chasing photorealism; it’s chasing impact. And the voice calling the action? None other than Bobbito Garcia, legendary DJ, author, and the iconic voice of one of the most revered streetball video game series of all-time — adding his endless energy, enthusiasm and original sazón to every call.  The next evolution We absolutely love the arcade classics — they were our touchstones. But we didn’t want just another nostalgic remake. We wanted to build something new: an arcade-style basketball experience for today’s players. At its heart, NBA The Run is about connection through competition — fast-to-fun gameplay and unforgettable moments. This is basketball — reimagined for every hoops fan across the world. See you on the courts.

Title: Battlefield: Redsec, the new free-to-play Battle Royale launches today Date: Tue, 28 Oct 2025 15:00:17 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2025/10/28/battlefield-redsec-the-new-free-to-play-battle-royale-launches-today/ Redsec is Battlefield’s first-ever free-to-play Battle Royale game, and it’s launching today. But it’s not just Battle Royale – this experience includes Gauntlet, a round-based elimination mode that samples from the franchise’s rich Multiplayer history, as well as Redsec’s Portal Community Creations, an ever-evolving sandbox from our community developers. Play Video However, your first steps into Redsec will more than likely come in the form of the Battle Royale Initiation playlist: Battle Royale initiation In BR Duos, eliminate hostels, track intel, and dodge the chemical ring on a condensed map. Battle Royale Initiation is built for new players as a low-stakes learning environment. In this variant, you and a squadmate can drop into a match with the following key differences: This version of Fort Lyndon is significantly smaller than its full version.  Players who can access this mode are limited to newer players. A 48-player maximum, inclusive of Bots. Your path towards victory will involve the following: Dropping in Choose your class Assault – The ultimate frontline fighter, skilled at punching through enemy defenses. Dominate close to mid-range encounters and limit the enemy’s ability to fight. Engineer – The battlefield’s leading vehicle and equipment technician. Execute repairs to keep allies combat effective, or strike hostile armor with force to break their attack. Support – The backbone of any combat unit for defense and sustained fighting. Heal and resupply friendly forces, while fortifying defensive positions to keep them protected. Recon – The perfect intelligence and counterintelligence operative. Neutralize targets from a distance, or infiltrate, gathering intel and disrupting hostile forces. You also get to choose a Sidearm, a small personal defense weapon that is great in a pinch, but is not meant to carry you through an entire match.  Next, get ready to parachute into Fort Lyndon. Either you or your duo will be labelled as the Squad Leader; when the Squad Leader calls for a jump, both of you will leap out of the infiltration plane. At any point, the non-Leader can break away from the formation and continue dropping on their own. However, we highly recommend that new players stay in formation. Your parachute will automatically deploy when you get close to the ground. Alternatively, you can manually deploy the parachute to delay landing in favor of a more intentional landing spot. Securing better weapons, ammo, and armor Scavenging for weapons, ammo, and armor become the tools for survival. These are all available through a variety of crates found in the map; look for giant rectangular boxes that are green (Common), red-and-black (Rare), or red with Class symbols (Class Chests). Look for vehicles that can be opened to contain more items, as well as locked vaults. Crates can also contain ammo, which is shared between all weapons in a given weapon category. While there are other ways to gain more ammo, like picking it off eliminated enemies or getting an Ammo Resupply Call-In, the easiest way to restock is to use the Support Class’ Supply Box. Completing Contracts Your primary mission in Battle Royale is to eliminate all enemies. Second are Contracts, objectives that can be accepted on your full map screen and reward powerful items. Whenever a Contract becomes available to choose, you will receive a prompt below the compass on your HUD. Avoiding the Circle of Death, respawning, and achieving victory The Circle of Death. One step into this area will near instantly down and eliminate you. Mind the red-shaded areas on your mini-map or heed the warnings on your HUD when it shows a red skull icon and a distance. In Battle Royale, death is not always finite. In the first few minutes of every match, you automatically get a Second Chance, redeploying immediately from the sky. If you don’t use your Second Chance, you get a sizable chunk of XP, which is great for ranking up and unlocking more Loadout items. Alternatively, Battle Royale includes Respawn Points where squad members can revive their allies. After activating a Respawn Point, stay within its radius for a short period of time to respawn all dead allies. If you are spectating from beyond, you are able to request a respawn. The last remaining Battle Royale squad wins the match.  Tips for Battle Royal survival and victory At the end of your Initiation journey, you should be ready to drop into Battle Royale. Stick to your initiation zones. Learning the backstreets, rooftops, and corridors can give you an advantage over other new players who may be unaware of the surroundings. Know your class. Remember to use everything your Class offers and ask a battle buddy with more experience to walk you through its basics. Work with your team. Battle Royale is about surviving as a squad; don’t stray too far from squadmates, be sure to share enemy locations and precious high-value items, and remember to revive them whenever it is clear to do so. Gauntlet – round-based elimination multiplayer In Gauntlet, eight squads of four players each go head-to-head in a series of special operations that push every squad to their limit. If you like traditional Multiplayer FPS experiences, then you’ll love Gauntlet. Gauntlet involves creating a custom loadout and pits squads against each other in a series of high-octane missions. Every mode includes a helpful in-game description and demonstration of how to play, including what actions score points for your squad. Failure to secure enough points results in elimination, while winning four modes in a Gauntlet match means victory. Here are three quick tips to get started in this pick-up-and-play experience: Watch the briefing. The small sequence before each operation gives a short demonstration of how it is played, as well as the points earned for each action.  Play the objective. Using what you learned in the briefing, focus on the actions that will score your team the most points. Communication is key. Use the ping system, voice chat and text chat to effectively plan and execute coordinated efforts, otherwise be prepared to be reassigned or get sent back to the start of the Gauntlet. See you in Fort Lyndon!

Title: Let us indulge in some kneejerk reactions to Apex Legends Season 27’s biggest updates Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:06:30 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/let-us-indulge-in-some-kneejerk-reactions-to-apex-legends-season-27s-biggest-updates Apex Legends is rolling out its Season 27 update next Tuesday, November 4th, and RPS has been furnished with an overview of its meatiest rejigging work. I haven’t playtested this megapatch so unlike with Season 25, I can’t say from experience how any of these changes will get you killed. Still, since it tweaks my favourite map, my favourite playable Legend, and my favourite hovercar, I feel uniquely qualified to declare without evidence whether they’re good or not. Read more

Title: Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord's War Sails naval warfare expansion takes to the high seas in late November Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:00:00 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/mount-blade-ii-bannerlords-war-sails-naval-warfare-expansion-takes-to-the-high-seas-in-late-november To the boats, sword stabby and arrow shooty folk! Well, to the boats as of November 26th, which is when Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord's War Sails expansion finally arrives. Until then, maybe practice climbing some rigging, hosting mainsails, or scrubbing a deck in preparation for the naval warfare the DLC's unleashing. Or just do whatever you've been doing for the few months which've passed since the expansion's original June release date passed by. Developers TaleWorlds clearly needed more time to shift some coastal villagers around like pebbles on a war-torn beach. Read more

Title: Arc Raiders is out now, and the best thing about it so far is bumsliding through a buried desert city Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2025 13:16:04 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/arc-raiders-is-out-now-and-the-best-thing-about-it-so-far-is-bumsliding-through-a-buried-desert-city I’m not that keen on extraction games like Arc Raiders. The last two I played at length were Tom Clancy's The Division (specifically its Survival mode), which features possibly my favourite videogame piles of trash, and Hunt: Showdown, which features possibly my favourite (i.e. the absolute worst) videogame spider. I just don't see the point of a loot commute, even with other players around to add spice. Still, I do think I'll spend more time in Arc – out now on Steam, EGS and the Microsoft Store - after losing a few hours to a pre-release multiplayer session last week. Amongst other things, it has an enticing buried city and a neat sliding mechanic. Read more

Title: Resident Evil HD Remaster and Resident Evil 0 join GOG's preservation program, tell 16 other new arrivals to budge up Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2025 13:12:49 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/resident-evil-hd-remaster-and-resident-evil-0-join-gogs-preservation-program-tell-16-other-new-arrivals-to-budge-up GOG continue to conquer the world of old games you either remember fondly or have totally forgotten about. They've added 18 new ones to their preservation program this week, with the latest arrivals being the Resident Evil HD Remaster and Resident Evil 0. It's good to see the storefront's preservation efforts keep on expand, given they've recently revaled that this program's been a tougher undertaking than originally envisioned thus far. Things that're worth doing are rarely easy, though, are they? Well, ok, maybe having a cheeky biscuit with your supper is still worth doing. Read more

Title: Amazon have reportedly cancelled their Lord Of The Rings MMO, again Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2025 10:54:27 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/amazon-have-reportedly-cancelled-their-lord-of-the-rings-mmo-again Amazon have cancelled their second attempt at a Lord Of The Rings MMO as part of recent mass layoffs, according to a now-former senior gameplay engineer at Amazon Games. Read more