Background: Mafia: The Old Country, Borderlands 4, and Dying Light: The Beast: What Was Shown During Gamescom 2024 Opening Ceremony
In 2024, Sony and Nintendo executives decided to skip Gamescom to focus their efforts on Tokyo Game Show, which will be held in September. And Microsoft representatives came to the Cologne trade fair to show off new games for the Xbox Series and PC. In this article, we told you what they showed on the first day of the conference.
Overwatch 2 Season 12
After a short interview with Phil Spencer about the success of Microsoft’s game release strategy on competitors’ platforms, we were treated to a colorful cartoon. Thanks to him, we learned about a new heroine Overwatch 2. It turned out to be Juno. She can restore the health of her allies, fly up in boots with built-in engines and shoot at enemies with a blaster. You can play as this girl today. In addition, as part of the 12th season, the “Battle” mode appeared, in which you need to hold points on the mirror battlefield. You will also find new arenas, skins for characters and weapons, as well as numerous balance changes.
Diablo 4: Vassel of Hatred
Developers Diablo 4 has shared details about the first addition to the game. For example, within Vassel of Hatred will bring back mercenaries, mainly strong warriors and mages that can help your hero in battle. Each of the new allies has their own skills that can be upgraded as you progress. You can only have one mercenary with you at a time, but you can change him to another at any time.
Fans of cooperative play should pay attention to the Dark Citadel mode. In it you will find complex battles, puzzles and other activities designed for the participation of multiple players. You can also note the city of Kurasa, where a series of tests await the heroes. They are limited in time, and the goals and rewards are set by the players themselves.
Those who purchase Vassel of Hatred on October 8 will be able to play as a new character class: Heir of Spirits. These wizards rely on summoned creatures to destroy enemies and battle bosses.
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Diablo Immortal
Mobile was also not left out. spin-off of the Diablo series. The game will feature many innovations, from a new cooperative mode to themed events for Halloween and Christmas. But the most important news is that Diablo himself will return to Sanctuary. It is he who will play a crucial role in the new chapter of the story campaign.
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STALKER 2: Heart of Chernobyl
Representatives from the GSC Game World studio brought a new demo to gamescom 2024 ‘Stalker’, which every visitor of the exhibition can get acquainted with. In particular, we saw the operation of the scanner. After installation, the environment is electrified, nearby buildings are deformed and support pillars fall to the ground. This is followed by a firefight with local bandits. Seeing them in the dark is not easy, especially since they hide behind trees. You have to rely on screams and flashes of gunfire.
During the next battle, the main character sneaks up on a group of enemies and throws a grenade at them. Thus, he not only kills most of them, but also lures out the rest. All that remains is to open fire with a rifle to eliminate them. After that, the player turns his attention to the tower where the sniper is hiding and throws a lemon on the top floor. Evgeniy Grigorovich claims that both first aid kits and food can be used for treatment, but various canned foods restore few vitality points, so you should not use them during the battle. At the end of the presentation, we saw stalkers gathered around the fire and singing with a guitar.
Revenge of the Wild Planet
During the opening ceremony of gamescom 2024, we saw a trailer for Revenge of the Savage Planet. And at the Microsoft conference, they showed us the gameplay. The world looks a bit surreal and funny, but our interactions with it are standard. The main character scans the environment and records data about new creatures that he encounters on his way. Aggressive aliens must be killed with fancy weapons. Some monsters do not die, but split into several parts, each of which tries to attack the main character. The game can be played alone or with friends in co-op mode.
Dust board
An interactive film dedicated to the adventures of a group of musicians and a robot assistant through the American states. The action takes place in the near future, when the United States no longer exists as a single country. The cartoon graphics are subtly reminiscent of Life is Strange. You can watch the joint project of Red Thread Games and Quantic Dream today. It is true that the reviews of journalists and player reviews leave much to be desired.
Starfield: Shattered Space
During the presentation first addition for Starfield paid attention to the fast jet-powered buggy REV-8, which subtly resembles Mako from the very first Mass Effect. Please note that to access the new transport, it is not necessary to purchase DLC, simply download the latest update.
Shattered Space is dedicated to House Va’ruun, where a sinister cult thrives. The addition will shed light on their activities and reveal all the secrets related to the worship of the Great Serpent. According to Todd Howard, the quality and size of the DLC is comparable to Far Harbor for Fallout 4
Let’s build a dungeon
An unusual pixel game that invites you to create your own MMORPG with an emphasis on dungeon exploration. You have to design levels, hire programmers and testers, and come up with entertainment for virtual players. If they get bored with your gameplay, they will cancel your monthly subscription and you will go bankrupt. Sounds interesting in words, the question is the implementation.
Atomic trap
RPG reminiscent of the games in the series Fallout. The action takes place in post-apocalyptic England, where robots coexist with various monsters. The developers of Rebellion promise freedom of action and variability in the plot, where every decision will have direct consequences. The gameplay demonstration only confirmed the similarity of the project with Fallout. The only differences are in the locations: the blooming fields of Great Britain are not like the deserts of New Vegas or the Capital Wasteland. On the other hand, Bethesda is in no hurry to announce the fifth part of the series, so Atomfall could be a fan release.
Dragon Ball: Sparks! Zero
A gameplay video of a fighting game based on the anime series Dragon Ball gives an idea of ​​what kind of game we can expect. The heroes fly over a vast area and each blow is accompanied by a parade of special effects, as in Wonder vs. Capcom 3. Note that in Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero gets a full-fledged story campaign, with cutscenes and character leveling.
Age of Mythology: Retold
And the first day of the Microsoft conference ended with interviews with developers Age of Mythology: Retold. We were promised a 50-mission story campaign, large-scale battles on land and sea, as well as special abilities such as a meteor shower.
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Source: VG Times
Christina Moncayo is a contributing writer for “Social Bites”. Her focus is on the gaming industry and she provides in-depth coverage of the latest news and trends in the world of gaming.