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Top RPG News Of The Week: October 28th (Ashen, Hellpoint, Vampyr and more!)

Happy weekend from Fextralife! If you’ve been too busy to keep up on the latest in the games we cover or are looking for a refresher we’ve got you covered! Here’s a bite-sized version of the Top RPG news of the week. Taste all the latest news across the Fextralife Wiki Network.

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Kingdom Hearts 3

  • Square Enix reveal new screenshots for the third instalment of the Kingdom Hearts franchise, Kingdom Hearts III. The screenshots feature characters in Twilight Town and Olympus Worlds.
  • In the latest images released for Kingdom Hearts III, characters Hayner Olette and Pence can be seen in Twilight Town. While in Olympus, Hercules, Hades, Pegasus, Phil and Zeus make an appearance.
  • Kingdom Hearts III is due out for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on January 29th 2019.

To read more about this news find it here in Kingdom Hearts III Reveal Twilight Town and Olympus Screenshots.

Kingdom Hearts III Reveal Twilight Town and Olympus Screenshots

Ashen

  • According to the developers Aurora44 the unique action-RPG co-op Ashen will be making it’s way to Xbox One and PC before the end of the year. While they haven’t specified an exact date, they do give us a release window.
  • The game was first seen at Xbox E3 media event back in 2015, the release date was assured for 2018. While Auroro44 haven’t given specifics for the launch date, they now say that it will be before the year is out.
  • Ashen is an open-world action-RPG that focuses on passive co-op, meaning the players you meet in-game will resemble NPC quest givers. This unique approach allows for players to feel truly immersed in the world of Ashen, without the distraction of other player’s looks or gear.
  • If you’re more interested in teaming up with a friend, the developers have given a way to do so using a password filter system which is quite similar to Dark Souls 3 and Bloodborne co-op systems.
  • Ashen will release on Xbox One and PC later this year, the exact launch date is still unknown but we will keep you posted with any updates.

If you want to read more about this news, find it here in Ashen Will Launch By The End Of 2018.

Ashen Will Launch By The End of 2018

Thronebreaker

  • With Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales, the Gwent RPG spin-off which has released this week on PC, and console coming in December, there has been no mention so far if the Switch will get a version.
  • Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales is a standalone card game RPG that follows the The Witcher franchise, evolving from Gwent: The Witcher Card Game with added elements. As it made it’s way to PC, as well as Xbox One and PS4 in December, it’s a wonder if it will join the Nintendo Switch hybrid.
  • According to an article on Eurogamer, when they asked the developers of Thronebreaker CD Projekt Red, a spokesperson said “There are no plans to release Thronebreaker on any other platforms…”
  • This is a very closed statement as it doesn’t imply a possible future plan for the Switch, but we will have to see if anything changes for the foreseeable future.
  • Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales is available on PC via GOG.

If you wish to read more about this news find it here in Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales On Nintendo Switch Doesn’t Look Likely.

Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales on Nintendo Switch Doesn’t Look Likely

Ushiro

  • Originally the horror RPG by Level-5 games called Ushiro was suppose to make its debut on PSP and mobile since 2008 but was never released. The developers now announce it will be making it’s way to the Nintendo Switch.
  • An article on the Famitsu website before this week’s magazine issue, detailing an interview with the developers Level-5 president Akihiro Hino. The one-on-one revealed that the game would in fact be coming to the console hybrid.
  • Ushiro is horror RPG where players would play a phantom boy who has made an agreement with a suicidal schoolgirl. This ghostly figure would grant the girl a wish in exchange for her life. The title set in Tokyo with a 3D aesthetic, featuring turn-based battle system. The title of game “Ushiro” holds the meaning “behind”, which could mean to look over your shoulder as there could be something behind you…creepy.
  • The exact release date for Ushiro has not been revealed, but we’ll keep you posted with any news.

To read further about this news find it here in Previously Cancelled PSP Horror RPG Ushiro Will Launch On Switch.

Previously Cancelled PSP Horror RPG Ushiro Will Launch on Switch

Fallout 76

  • Bethesda Game Studios has made an announcement via Twitter unveiling the next couple of beta sessions for Fallout 76 on Xbox One.
  • The two sessions lasting two hours each went live on Saturday 27th October at 5:00pm EST and Sunday 28th at 2pm EST.
  • These beta sessions were only for the Xbox One platform, PS4 and PC players will need to wait until October 30th this week for a chance to test out the Fallout 76 beta.
  • The beta is available to those who pre-ordered their copy of Fallout 76. The game will launch officially on November 14th on Xbox One, PS4 and PC.

To read more about this news find it here in Bethesda Schedules Next Fallout 76 Beta Sessions This Weekend.

Bethesda Schedules Next Fallout 76 Beta Sessions This Weekend

Hellpoint

  • Things have been a little quiet in terms of news for Hellpoint but it’s all with good reason, as Cradle Games have joined forces with indie developer and publisher tinyBuild. tinyBuild are known for such games as Graveyard Keeper, Party Hard, Street of Rogue, Undungeon, Hello Neighbour, and more.
  • With this change also came the announcement of their beta release, which launched on Friday 26th October.
  • A further announcement of a new release was also revealed, being pushed back to July 2019. Cradle explains in their latest project update that they have agreed with tinyBuild to release the title later on so that they can launch it “on all platforms simultaneously”.
  • News about online multiplayer has also been shared, Cradle have announced that online multiplayer support will be coming to all platforms.
  • Hellpoint will launch in July 2019 on all platforms which includes PC, Mac, Linux, Xbox One, PS4 and Nintendo Switch.

To read more about this news, find it here in Hellpoint Beta Goes Live October 26th.

Hellpoint Announces Beta Goes Live October 26th

Red Dead Redemption 2

  • Red Dead Redemption 2 kicked off their launch this weekend but not before releasing an official companion app to help those venturing into the outlaw lands.
  • The Red Dead Redemption 2 Companion App is to be used as a secondary screen featuring the map, letting you zoom in and out, set waypoints, mark areas of interest all in real time. You can also access Arthur Morgan‘s character stats and in-game journal, so you can keep track of your details. The option to turn off HUD is also possible to be controlled straight from app.
  • Further features detailed include the Red Dead Redemption 2 Complete Official Guide and stat tracking through Social Club.
  • Red Dead Redemption 2 will released on PS4 and Xbox One on October 26th 2018 with Red Dead Online launching sometime in November 2018.

Vampyr

  • Focus Home Interactive reveal that the dark action-RPG Vampyr will be coming to the hybrid console the Nintendo Switch, towards the end of the year.
  • The game originally released on PS4, Xbox One and PC earlier this year, but Focus Home Interactive have plans to release on a further platform in Q3 in their latest report.
  • While no other details have been shared about when this version of Vampyr will drop, but due to the mention of Q3 it will be between now and December 2018. No official announcement has been made by Focus or Dontnod at this point but due it’s release window a date might be mentioned pretty soon.
  • Vampyr is currently available to play on PC, Xbox One and PS4 as well as Nintendo Switch later this year 2018.

If you want to read more about this news find it here in Vampyr Will Come To Nintendo Switch 2018.

Vampyr Will Come to Nintendo Switch 2018

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