Summary
Something new from theSpyroIP is anticipated following a run-of-the-mill social media post,Lies of P’s sequel might be getting a fidelity buff, and an Xbox Developer Direct is likely arriving this month if multiple insiders are to be believed. Today, Game Rant’s weekly recap takes a look at some of the most notable headlines from the past week.
The Last of UsPart 2’s upcoming roguelike appears to be “stressful” followingGod of War Ragnarok’s own,Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Libertyis still going strong with phenomenal sales, andLike a Dragon: Infinite Wealth’s release is fast approaching. All that and more in this week’s roundup ofgames industry news.
The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered’s No Return Teased as ‘Stressful’
Roguelikes aren’t necessarily a niche anymore and the latest first-party AAA titles to incorporate them have made that abundantly clear. Still, for anyone unaccustomed to how challenging they can be,the roguelike mode inThe Last of Us Part 2’s remasterappears to embolden itself on how “stressful” it is.
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty Hits Impressive Sales Milestone
Few games have been criticized asCyberpunk 2077has in the industry’s modern era. Still, despite those hiccups, it hasn’t deterred sales of the base game nor its highly anticipated and remedyingPhantom Liberty DLC.
Lies of P 2 May Be Built with Unreal Engine 5
Lies of Plooks incredible and its visuals were only one of the characteristics that helped it blossom and gain traction as a Soulslike. Now, a job listing seems to suggest thatLies of P 2will be built with Unreal Engine 5, which could offer it unmatched fidelity.
Spyro Social Media Post Stirs New Game Speculation
An official tweet fromSpyro’s social media has apparently stirred commotion abouta possible newSpyrogame in 2024, though it does look like a fairly standard social media post about the new year. Only time will tell if this was meant to tease a new entry or not.
Xbox Developer Direct Rumored for Later this Month
Multiple reputable insiders have shared thatan alleged Xbox Direct will be held sometime this month, apparently withSenua’s Saga: Hellblade 2as its feature and possibly anotherHi-Fi Rush-esque shadow-drop.
Features
TheLaDseries offers a lot of content for players who wish to explore and see it all through, but their stories can also be quite long and anyone venturing to beat them all beforeInfinite Wealthhas many hours to get through in the next couple of weeks.
Movies & TV
The MCU is no longer the insurmountable cinema giant it was half a decade ago, and with recent controversies causing even more ripples in the series’ future it seems to be an even bigger pitfall. Steven Yeun was the latest casting choice that was agreeable, but even he’s now moved on from the franchise.
Guides
Marvel Snap’s January season debuted Skaar, a card that would otherwise have a huge counter in Shang-Chi if it wasn’t for Caiera. Indeed, Caiera will be influential now for any decks that have particular cards players wish to keep around.
Game Rant Exclusives
Game Rant checked out a brief preview ofLike a Dragon: Infinite Wealththat demonstrated a wealth of environmental design in designing Honolulu City and anAnimal Crossing-like side story has players tasked with the restoration of Dondoko Island.
Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth
WHERE TO PLAY
EPIC EMOTIONAL DRAMATwo larger-than-life heroes brought together by the hand of fate, or perhaps something more sinister…Ichiban Kasuga, an unstoppable underdog who’s no stranger to crawling up from rock bottom, and Kazuma Kiryu, a broken man facing down his last days.BEST-IN-CLASS RPG ACTIONExperience one-of-a-kind combat with dynamic, fast-paced RPG battles where the battlefield becomes your weapon, and anything goes. Adapt your party’s skills to the situation with outlandish jobs and customizations to strategically subdue enemies with over-the-top moves.INFINITE ADVENTURELive it up in Japan and explore all that Hawaii has to offer in an adventure so big it spans the Pacific. Unforgettable moments await at every step of the journey with a unique mix of quests and activities to enjoy at your leisure.
