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Square Enix Announces Final Fantasy 15 Won’t Appear at E3

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Square Enix headliner Final Fantasy 15 is skipping this year’s E3 but will be getting a brand new demo in the near future

E3 is generally the place where all the major developers and publisher step up to the plate with their biggest upcoming titles. It is the event gamers and journalists wait all year for; despite last year’s lackluster performance. At last year’s expo the new console generation was just beginning and no one was ready to show off. This year however is expected to be far bigger. Titles like Halo 5: Guardians, Kingdom Hearts 3, and more are likely to make an appearance. Making an announcement today from Square Enix all the more surprising to the gaming world.

Hopes for Square Enix for this year’s E3 were especially big following the announcement they would be holding their own stand alone press conference after their floor show. Fans have been speculating on what they will be packing to the show. Square Enix has several major titles in development that gamers are craving new information on, including Rise of the Tomb Raider and Deus Ex: Mankind Divided. Two games fans were all but certain would make an appearance at the show were Kingdom Hearts 3 and Final Fantasy 15. At least one of those games will be making its way to the expo.

Final Fantasy 15 game director Hajime Tabata has announced the game will be a no show on Square Enix’s Active Time Report briefing. Instead plans have been made to showcase the game at Gamescom in Germany this August. Tabata reasons for holding Final Fantasy 15 back should give fans some amount of comfort.

E3 doesn’t give us sufficient time to fully prepare. So I have been discussing with our marketing teams, and we’ve actually been considering Gamescom in August, instead of E3, as the target for the next major reveal.”

It’s a reasonable response to hold back the next reveal of their blockbuster title. Fans will obviously want as much time with Final Fantasy 15 as possible. Still the announcement brings up questions about what else Square Enix will be leaving out of this years E3. Kingdom Hearts 3 is an equally big reveal and if Final Fantasy is being held back for Gamescom whose to say Kingdom Hearts won’t get the same treatment?

Square Enix did announce a way for Final Fantasy fans to get a look at the next title in the series before Gamescom in August. They plan to release a new version of the Final Fantasy: 15 Episode Duscae demo. The new version of the demo takes players through the same content that has been updated based on fan feedback.

Giving them an inside look at how the game is evolving and to see how their input is affecting the game. They weren’t ready to give a firm date on the release of this new demo but the odds are high it will be sometime before the Gamescom show in August. Helping fans get through the wait between E3 their unveiling of the game in Germany

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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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