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Ubisoft’s 5 Biggest E3 Announcements

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E3 is a triple-A company’s chance to shine, and the press conferences have begun. First on our list is Ubisoft, which has taken the opportunity to show off developments on existing games as well as new ones. Although Ubisoft is one of those developers that’s copped a bit of flack over the past few years for releasing some dodgy games (*cough* Assassin’s Creed Unity *cough*), it’s also got the rights to some much-loved titles such as South Park: Stick Of Truth. So it’s well worth taking a look at what they’ve got up their sleeve, as well as hoping that they restore some of their longer running franchises to their original glory. Here’s a list of the company’s biggest announcements:

South Park: The Fractured But Whole

There’s a new South Park game in the making, called South Park: The Fractured But Whole. Once you get over the name, it’s going to be a superhero RPG. The game will apparently focus on  Kyle, Stan, Cartman, and Kenny making their own video game. It will continue the story from South Park: Stick Of Truth and will be developed in consultation with series creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker. There’s no release date yet, but expect it sometime next year.

Assassin’s Creed Syndicate

The upcoming Assassin’s Creed Syndicate now has a new trailer. Ubisoft showed the crowd a bloody assassination mission featuring one of the two protagonists, brother and sister Jacob and Evie Frye. The game will take place in London during the Industrial Revolution and will apparently be all about overthrowing corruption. It will come out later this year. You can watch the video below.

The Division

The Division, a Tom Clancy game, now has a release date. After first being revealed back at E3 2013, we haven’t heard much about the urban-survival-shooter. We can now expect it to be out on March 8th 2016 for PC, Xbox One, and PS4, with a beta scheduled to be released a few months earlier.

Ghost Recon Wildlands

Perhaps one of the most surprising things to come out of Ubisoft at E3 this year is that Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon series will return. Wildlands will be an open-world shooter where users will play a US Special Forces operative and go kill bad guys. Apparently, the story will focus on a Special Forces team sent to the not-so-distant-future Bolivia to take down a drug cartel. Sounds like fun. You can see the E3 trailer below.

Rainbow Six: Seige

Angela Bassett, the Academy Award-nominated and Golden Globe-winning actress will be joining the cast for Rainbow Six: Seige. This is the third announcement about a Tom Clancy game so far, by the way. Bassett has been cast as the leader of Team Rainbow, but it’s not yet clear how involved her character will be in the story. The game will release later this year on October 13th, with a beta coming out in September.

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Helldivers 2 has quickly become one of Sony’s top-selling games in the US

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Helldivers 2 proved to be a surprising success, highlighting the unpredictable nature of the gaming industry. As per Circana analyst Mat Piscatella, it currently ranks as Sony’s seventh highest grossing game in the United States to date, trailing behind a trio of Spider-Man titles, a couple of God of War games, and Ghost of Tsushima. It’s only been on the market for less than three months and is not even being sold at full price.

According to Piscatella, a significant factor contributing to the game’s success is its release on PC. He mentioned that, based on Circana’s Player Engagement Tracker, the game has consistently ranked first in terms of active users on Steam in the US since its launch, including April. The release of Helldivers 2 on both PlayStation and PC has been an extraordinary triumph.

He stated that Helldivers 2 has already become the seventh highest-grossing Sony-published game in history. Without a PC, it would not currently be considered one of the top 20 games. While I’m emphasizing the success of the PC SKU, it’s important to note that I’m not disregarding the success of the PlayStation SKU. I just wanted to clarify that. This launch has proven to be incredibly successful.

Prior to the release of Helldivers 2, Sony made it clear that they would be launching their live service-style titles simultaneously on both the PS5 and PC. The success of this approach will undoubtedly strengthen their strategic vision. It will be intriguing to witness if the company reveals official sales figures in the near future, as the title appears to be one of the platform holder’s most successful sellers to date.

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The developer of Stellar Blade for the PS5 Expressing gratitude to the fans for their unwavering support amidst a recent controversy surrounding censorship

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Shift Up, the Korean developer, seems to be reconsidering its contentious alterations to the Stellar Blade outfit. In a message to fans, they have urged everyone to stay tuned for updates and expressed gratitude for the passionate feedback from players. For those who may not be aware, a petition gained significant attention over the weekend when gamers discovered changes made to a few of the game’s costumes through a day-one patch.

The launch day update includes a fantastic New Game + mode, but some players were disappointed by the changes made to protagonist Eve’s outfit. These alterations sparked debates about censorship. Director Hyung-Tae Kim later clarified that this was the studio’s original vision, but he acknowledged that it may require further persuasion to win over users. Internal discussions were also underway to address any concerns.

There is no definitive confirmation regarding the reversal of the outfits, but considering the language used in the statement and the widespread controversy surrounding the alterations, it is highly likely that a future patch will restore the original costumes. If you want to get a sneak peek at all of Eve’s different outfits and learn how to unlock them, be sure to take a look at our comprehensive guide, All Outfits and How to Get Them.

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Will Stellar Blade be available for PC?

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It’s quite possible. Fans all over the world are interested in Shift Up’s highly anticipated action-adventure game, Stellar Blade. With its captivating post-apocalyptic setting reminiscent of Nier and a compelling protagonist named Eve, it’s no wonder the game has generated such widespread attention.

The game consistently impresses with its stunning visuals and high-octane action, leaving players in awe with each new trailer.

Yet, just like other noteworthy second-party and third-party game releases, fans are pondering: Will Stellar Blade be available on PC?

In this article, we delve into the details to determine the platform availability of the highly anticipated title.

Will Stellar Blade be available on PC? Allow me to provide you with the answer.

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Unfortunately, Stellar Blade will not be available on PC, at least not initially. Currently, the game is only available on PlayStation 5 starting on April 26, 2024.

Regrettably, it appears that there is no indication of a potential PC release for Stellar Blade in the future. In most cases, trailers for PlayStation timed-exclusive titles conclude with a disclaimer that specifies the duration of their exclusivity.

In the Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth launch trailer, it is explicitly stated that the game will only be accessible on other platforms starting on May 29, 2024.

Regrettably, when it comes to the stellar blade, there is no indication of such.

It’s important to note that Sony Entertainment Interactive published Stellar Blade, unlike Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. This means that the chances of it being released on PC or other platforms in the near future are even slimmer.

However, it is worth noting that there is a chance the game might be released on PC in the future, given PlayStation’s track record of bringing their exclusive titles to the platform. However, it could be a while before this comes to fruition.

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