Top RPG News Of The Week: August 23rd (Baldur's Gate 3, Wasteland 3, Genshin Impact and More!)

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Ghost of Tsushima Legends

Sucker Punch Production this week announced a new mode would be coming to the samurai adventure Ghost of Tsushima called Legends, adding a co-op multiplayer that would allow a group of up to 4 to take on new challenges.
The mode will be free to download for the those who have the game, and acts as a “separate mode” that doesn’t follow the main character Jin or any of his companions. Instead players to will band together with four warriors total, who “…have been built up as legends in stories told by the people of Tsushima” according to Sucker Punch Productions Darren Bridges.
While the main solo campaign focuses on the stunning environments of Tsushima Island in an open-world experience, Legends will be taking a different approach, focusing on foes that are inspired straight from Japanese folk lore. This sounds like a Nioh 2-esque spin on co-op mode.
Ghost of Tsushima will be getting the new co-op multiplayer mode Legends for free for those who own the game this fall.

For more on this news find it here in Ghost Of Tsushima Legends Adds Co-Op Multiplayer Mode This Fall.

Genshin Impact

The wait is nearly over as miHoYo has announced the free-to-play online Action-RPG Genshin Impact will be launching on PC, iOS and Android September 28th.
Genshin Impact is an online Action-RPG which takes players to a world full of magic and cute characters. We checked out the gameplay during two of the closed betas during this year, and offers a flexible combat system, allowing you swap characters on the fly. It’s a single player game but also offers online co-op so you can team up with friends for world events and dungeons.
You can now visit the official website to pre-register for PC, as well as the App Store for iOS devices and Google Play for Android. You will also have a chance to get some pre-registration bonuses if the goals are met.
If you hadn’t got the chance to get into the closed beta for Genshin Impact, you should definitely check out our Genshin Impact Closed Beta Preview – Breath Of The Elements where we cover gameplay, mechanics, characters and more for this cute-online RPG.
Genshin Impact will release on PC, iOS and Android on September 28th. Pre-registration is open for these platforms. Playstation 4 version will release this fall.

For more on this news find it here in Genshin Impact Releases On PC And Mobile September 2020.

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes

The Kickstarter campaign for Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes has now surpassed $3 million in backing, completing further stretch goals for more characters.
Considered the spiritual successor of the Suikoden series, JRPG Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes being developed by Rabbit & Bear Studios has now toppled over the $3 million mark, gaining with it the 109th character to be added.
The campaign which started at the end of last month has already smashed its original goal of $512,195 a few times over.
The story sets to span a deep narrative with now over 100 different characters. The goal is for the title to come to PC with additional stretch goals for Playstation 5 and Xbox Series X. The gameplay focuses on turn-based combat, an RPG system which allows you to command up to six individual units against an army, or against a large foe.
The estimated delivery for pledges looks to be October 2022 according to the campaign page. The campaign only has 6 days to go, so if you want to be part of the backing be sure to get in there before it’s over.

For more on this news find it here in Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes Kickstarter Campaign Surpasses $3 Million.

Torchlight 3

During the Nintendo Indie World Showcase this week, Echtra Games announced the dungeon RPG Torchlight 3 would be coming to the Switch this fall. The action-looter RPG is currently in early access on Steam, but will be launching on PC, Playstation 4, Xbox One and now Switch this fall.
Torchlight 3 is the spiritual successor of Torchlight and Torchlight 2, and was originally called Torchlight Frontiers, but after community feedback it become the next entry in the Torchlight franchise. A hack’n’slash ARPG which let’s players adventure through a world full of goblins, undead and dangerous Netherim Creatures.
Recently Echtra games announced the Relic system has now been reworked, carrying more weight as a third skill tree, which can be chosen at character creation. They also announced the introduction of a new vampire-themed relic called Blood Drinker.
Torchlight 3 is currently in Early Access on Steam. It will launch this fall on PC, Xbox One, Playstation 4 and Nintendo Switch.

For more on this news find it here in Torchlight 3 Announced For Nintendo Switch.

Baldur’s Gate 3

Big news this week from Larian Studios the developer behind the Divinity Original Sins series, and upcoming Baldur’s Gate 3. They announced during the Panel From Hell livestream Baldur’s Gate 3 will be entering Early Access on September 30th.
Alongside the announcement reveal Larian also released their brand new cinematic trailer that dives deeper into the adventure for Baldur’s Gate 3, including ferocious foes and another dimension filled with sorcery and fantasy.
The early access version will feature five Origin characters as well as the player customisable character.
We also got to have an exclusive interview with the creative director Swen Vincke after the Panel From Hell stream, so if you missed that be sure to watch video on our channel.
Baldur’s Gate 3 will release on Early Access for PC via Steam and Google Stadia on September 30th 2020.

For more on this news find it here in Baldur’s Gate 3 Early Access Releases September 30th.

Black Myth: Wukong

This week some footage from an indie developer called Game Science Studio from China has been making waves. They released some pre-alpha footage for their game in development called Black Myth: Wukong.
It follows the myth of the chaotic yet affluent fighter known as the Monkey King. In this trailer to shows some of the backstory and the epic battles he endures, with a variety of foes all with their own awesome abilities.
Although in just the pre-alpha stage it shows some promising action, mixing some challenging combat with the mythical abilities that Wukong possesses, which is an impressive 72 in fact. The last battle shows him hitting away hordes of enemies with a magical elongated staff weapon, stemming from the tale.
The developer has been learning to develop the game in UE4, taking two years to teach themselves and producing Black Myth. The title sets to be coming to PC and consoles, but so far has no release date.
There are even further videos featuring the animated environments and highly detailed visuals which just goes to show the amount of detail being put into this title, which looks like it will be a perfect fit for next-gen consoles.
Black Myth: Wukong is currently in development, coming to PC and consoles as well as considering cloud platforms.

For more on this news find it here in Black Myth: Wukong Action RPG Announced For PC And Consoles.

Rumour: Demon’s Souls

A top rumour this week is for the upcoming Demon’s Souls Remake for Playstation 5, as it may be coming a lot sooner than we’d initially expected.
Anticipation is high for the upcoming Demon’s Souls Remake which was announced earlier this year, confirming that the remake would be coming to Playstation 5 at some point being developed by Bluepoint Games. Now a rating has been spotted in Korea recently which was filed this month.
Why is this piece of info relevant to the launch date of the title? The fact that Demon’s Souls has been rated in Korea, means that the title could be ready to launch this year, lining it up with the launch for Playstation 5, wouldn’t that be something?
Sony have not yet commented on this, so we still don’t know if this is any indication of a nearing release date. If this was a launch title, it would be a pretty iconic to have this game marking the new era of PS5. Do you think the Demon’s Souls Remake will appear as a launch title for PS5? Let us know in the comment below.

For more on this news find it here in Rumour :Demon’s Souls For PS5 Gets Rated In Korea Hinting Launch Title.

Wasteland 3

Next week Wasteland 3 will be launching and in the latest trailer developer inXile shows off the co-operative gameplay. Co-op allows players to work together with a friend to strategise combat, to take down the gangs, factions and cults that inhabit Colorado, and share the rewards of a successful mission.
This should be fun to play with a friend, discovering your own ways to tackle what lies ahead, taking advantage of working with two rival gangs at the same time, turning in the quests to gain double the rewards.
You can even host a game, choosing to start a new game or load a save and invite a friend. You can decide what controls your partner have, but in most cases they can control squad setup, have joint conversation choices and drive the Kodiak. If you rather you take control of the narrative you can do that, and even pass the reigns to give them a turn, but only if you want to.
Wasteland 3 is releasing on Xbox One, PC and Playstation 4 on August 28th. It will also be coming to Xbox Game Pass. Diving into the Wasteland? Be sure to drop by out Wasteland 3 wiki.

For more on this news find it here in Wasteland 3 Co-Op Trailer.

Necromunda: Under Hive Wars

Necromunda: Underhive Wars developed by Rogue Factor has unveiled a new trailer featuring gameplay for the tactical RPG. The title is based on the tabletop of the same name, which was created by Games Workshop in 1995, a skirmishing spin-off from their Warhammer 40,000 franchise.
In this tactical RPG players will not be facing huge battlefields with entire armies and machines, instead Necromunda puts players into a warring world of gangs in search of treasures and dominating the universe.
Use the terrain to your advantage, climb walkways to gain higher ground, set traps for unsuspecting enemies and ambush foes to engage in bloody close range attacks. Necromunda includes a number of new skills to learn, loot to equip, and you can even bring your gang to fight online in 4-way fights. Take on three games modes, story campaign, operations and multi/single-player skirmishes.
Necromunda: Underhive Wars will be launching on Playstation 4, Xbox One, and PC on September 8th. Pre-orders are available on Steam and Xbox One.

For more on this news find it here in Necromunda: Underhive Wars Gameplay Trailer.

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