Street Fighter 6 Reveals Outfit 4 for Dee Jay and Elena

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During the March 5 Capcom Spotlight showcase, Capcom revealed the Outfit 4 designs for Street Fighter 6 DLC characters Dee Jay and Elena. Outfit 4 for Dee Jay and Elena will be available on March 17 alongside Street Fighter 6 Season 3 DLC character Alex. Concept art and screenshots of the new outfits were also revealed alongside a trailer.

What’s more, Capcom shared some insight into Alex ahead of his arrival. Legendary pro wrestler Kenny Omega assisted with the motion capture for Alex’s wrestling techniques, walk out sequences, and Super Arts. Anime music super-group JAM Project contributes the original track “Go! Alex! Hope is Born! – Alex’s Theme,” and ahead of launch, the “Alex Arrives!” Fighting Pass is now available with free content to unlock.

Street Fighter 6 is available now on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. On Nintendo Switch 2, Street Fighter 6 features a new Local Wireless mode. Local Wireless also includes Avatar Matches, allowing players to use their custom avatar from World Tour. What’s more, the Nintendo Switch 2 version supports tabletop mode with single Joy-Con play, Gyro Battle using dynamic motion controls. There’s also Calorie Contest Mode, which allows players to test their strength and endurance with exercises.  

Octopath Traveler 0 March 5 Update Improves Game Performance

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Octopath Traveler 0 March 5 update

Square Enix has released a new update for HD-2D turn-based RPG Octopath Traveler 0 with improvements to overall game performance. In addition to performance improvements, the latest Octopath Traveler 0 update increases the number of people that can be trained at the training ground, and players can now fight a specific box again).

Read up on the patch notes for the latest update below: 

Octopath Traveler 0 Update (March 5) Patch Notes

  • Increased the number of people able to be trained at the training ground
  • Now able to fight a specific boss again (activating the strange monument will respawn it)
  • Improved overall game performance
  • Fixed an issue where, during a specific boss battle, the enemy’s HP could not go lower than one and thus it could not be defeated
  • Fixed an issue where certain characters’ post-battle voice lines would not play properly
  • Fixed an issue where certain equipment descriptions listed incorrect effects
  • Fixed an issue where, under certain circumstances, using the “form party” feature during the main story would render you unable to com- plete the game
  • Fixed an issue where the maximum amount of influence could not be attained under certain circumstances
  • Fixed an issue where broken enemies could not be dealt damage under certain circumstances
  • Fixed an issue where you were temporarily unable to use nut-related items under certain circumstances
  • Fixed an issue where, if you failed to use an item during battle due to paralysis, that item would still be consumed
  • Other minor bug fixes

Octopath Traveler 0 is available now for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. A free demo is available now with save data transfers over to the full game. The Standard Edition costs $49.99, while the Digital Deluxe Edition costs $59.99 and includes various bonus items.

Final Weapon previously reviewed Octopath Traveler 0 and gave it a 4.5/5 score, noting that the game “delivers the series’ most cohesive story yet, backed by its sharpest combat system and a surprisingly addictive town-building feature. By blending a focused narrative with a large, memorable cast and wrapping it all in gorgeous HD-2D visuals, it stands as both the strongest entry in the franchise and one of the best JRPGs in years.”

Pragmata Will Now Release on April 17

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Pragmata Will Now Release on April 17

Capcom has released a new trailer for Pragmata, which reveals that the game will now release one week earlier, on April 17. It initially would’ve released on April 24. 

The new trailer for Pragmata further showcases the game’s story, major locations, and combat. Check out the main trailer for the game, which confirms its new release date, below:

Capcom initially announced Pragmata over five years ago, but delayed it multiple times since then. It had set the game for a 2022 release, but it couldn’t meet the window. Six songs from the original soundtrack, including “Memories Are You,” are now streaming on major music services. As an exclusive bonus, players who pre-order will receive Hugh’s samurai-styled Neo Bushido outfit and Diana’s ninja-inspired Neo Kunoichi costume.

Alongside the standard version (MSRP $59.99), a Deluxe Edition (MSRP $69.99) will be available, which includes the Shelter Variety Pack. This bundle offers an assortment of alternate cosmetic outfits for Hugh and Diana, a weapon skin, emotes for Diana, extra background music for the Shelter, and an in-game library with 75 pieces of digital artwork. A new PRAGMATA Diana amiibo figure is also coming soon for Switch 2.

A Sketchbook demo is available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam, and Nintendo Switch 2. The demo provides a look at the gameplay mechanics of the upcoming game. It’s designed to emphasize replayabilty, as each time you play the demo, you may notice some “hidden features” that only become apparent later. The demo recently passed 1 million downloads. 

Lastly, Pragmata will release on April 17 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam, and Nintendo Switch 2. 

Xbox Announces ‘Project Helix’ Next Generation Console

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Project Helix Xbox

Microsoft has announced Project Helix, the next generation of Xbox console, in a new post from Xbox’s official X (formerly Twitter) account. A short teaser video was released to unveil the logo for Xbox Project Helix, and new Microsoft Gaming CEO Asha Sharma shared a message regarding Team Xbox’s “commitment to the return of Xbox.” 

 

“Great start to the morning with Team Xbox, where we talked about our commitment to the return of Xbox including Project Helix, the code name for our next generation console,” said Sharma on her official X account. “Project Helix will lead in performance and play your Xbox and PC games. Looking forward to chatting about this more with partners and studios at my first GDC next week!”

Sharma took the reins as Microsoft Gaming CEO when Phil Spencer retired on February 23. Xbox president Sarah Bond also resigned from her position, with Xbox Game Studios head Matt Booty taking over the position as Chief Content Officer of Microsoft Gaming. The leadership changes come during the company’s 25th anniversary, which will feature games such as Forza Horizon 6, Fable, Halo: Campaign Evolved, and Gears of War: E-Day.

Forza Horizon 6 is already confirmed to release on May 19 for Xbox Series X|S and PC via Windows and Steam, while Halo: Campaign Evolved is rumored to release in summer 2026, Fable will release in Fall 2026, and Gears of War: E-Day is targeting a late 2026 launch. Xbox will likely reveal more details about its future in the coming weeks and months. 

The Exiled Heavy Knight Knows How to Game the System Anime Premieres July 2

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The Exiled Heavy Knight Knows How to Game the System anime

The latest promotional video for the new The Exiled Heavy Knight Knows How to Game the System anime series confirms the anime’s premiere is set for July 2 on TBS and MBS’s Super Animeism TURBO programming block at 24:26 JST / July 3 at 12:26 a.m. JST. The anime will run for two consecutive cours. 

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The cast of The Exiled Heavy Knight Knows How to Game the System includes:

  • Takeo Ōtsuka as Elma Edvan
  • Shion Wakayama as Luce Rubis
  • Natsuko Abe as Maris Edvan

The staff of the anime includes:

  • General Director: Shingo Suzuki
  • Anime Director: Katsumasa Yokomine (GoHands)
  • Character Designer: Takayuki Uchida
  • Chief Animation Directors: Takayuki Uchida,  Keiji Tani, and Makoto Furuta
  • Chief Director: Tetsuichi Yamagishi
  • Main Animator: Hiroshi Okubo
  • Sound Production: Glovision
  • Sound Directors: Enji Nakajima and Tetsuya Gunji
  • Composer: Ludvig Forssell (BELLE film)

Nekoko began the story of the light novel series in April 2021, and Brocco Lee launched the manga adaptation in February 2022.

Lastly, here’s an overview, via publisher Kodansha:

“You good-for-nothing bastard. You are the son of a Sword Saint, yet you dare pull such a defective Class!?”

During the Divine Blessing Ceremony of the 15-year-old Elma who came from a lineage of Sword Saints, he had manifested a commonly deemed defective class known as the Heavy Knight. He had been deprived of his position as the next head of the Edvan Household and was then exiled. The Heavy Knight class had an unbalanced status and useless skills, to top it off, it was even said to be a class cowardly and indolent people have.

But, Elma knew better—that this world was the world of the game he had used to play before—and that the Heavy Knight class was the strongest class to exist. Elma made full use of the knowledge he had in his previous life and began his efficient walkthrough of the world he was reincarnated into.

Monster Eater Light Anime Premieres April 2

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Monster Eater anime

The staff for the TV light anime adaptation of the webtoon adaptation of Renkinō’s Monster Eater light novel series confirmed the anime’s April 2 premiere on Tokyo MX at 25:00 JST / April 3 at 1:00 a.m. JST. niina will perform the ending theme song “STORY,” and the cast of the Monster Eater light anime includes Makoto Furukawa as Rudd and Yuki Nakashima as Elyssia.

Hikaru Satō will direct the anime adaptation at IMAGICA Infos and Imageworks Studio. Kazuya Takahashi oversees the production, and nanogram.inc is collaborating on the production. Onoken is composing the anime’s music, Yūichi Imaizumi will serve as the sound director, while Hiroki Nozaki and Airi Kobayashi are both in charge of sound effects.

Renkinō launched the story on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō website in March 2023, and Earth Star Entertainment began publishing the series with illustrations by Kawaku in August 2023. LINE Manga launched the webtoon adaptation by Kei Ichimatsu, Tanako Tanao, and whomor, in June 2024. TATE’s manga adaptation launched one month later in August 2024 on Square Enix’s Manga UP! service.

Here’s an overview of the series, via the Manga UP! Global service:

Nobody wants “Grubby Forager” Rudd on their adventuring team. His nickname—and his stench—come from his constant treks into the Noxious Labyrinth to gather medicinal herbs, a job he survives only thanks to his status immunity skill. When he’s finally recruited as a party porter, things seem to be looking up… Until a deadly dungeon monster appears and his fake allies use him as bait before abandoning him! Wounded, destitute, and barely surviving the attack, Rudd breaks a forbidden taboo to stay alive: eating monsters. But the more he devours, the more power he gains, kicking off a thrilling, adventurous gourmet fantasy!

Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy Character Preview Trailer Highlights Lightning

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Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy Character Preview Lightning

Square Enix has revealed a new trailer for free-to-play 3v3 team boss arena game Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy, highlighting returning character and Final Fantasy XIII series protagonist Lightning. The new Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy trailer puts a spotlight on the various abilities that players can use as Lightning, including Army of One and Thunderfall. 

Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy launches in March 2026 for Android and iOS, and pre-registration is now available on the Google Play Store and App Store. 

Here’s an overview of the new title, via Square Enix:

Warriors from the Final Fantasy (FF) series assemble in modern-day Tokyo to save the world from destruction in Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy.

Fight in 3-versus-3 battles where two teams fight monsters and clash in a race to defeat the powerful boss faster than the enemy team!

Legendary FF Characters

Fight as one of several legendary FF warriors like Warrior of Light, Cloud, Lightning, and more, and take on the role of either Melee, Ranged, Agile, or Support. Choose the character that matches your playstyle and work as a team to take on powerful monsters!

More characters will be added over a period of time.

Exhilarating Action

Acquire various abilities and unleash them in battle to gain the upper hand. Customize your loadout from an array of abilities, including numerous newly drawn illustrations by a stellar team of artists.

Easy-to-Learn Controls 

Play with simple controls anywhere and on-the-go!
Change the control scheme to one that suits you best from various control settings.

Modern Story

Explore a new Dissidia story unfolding in modern-day Tokyo with Final Fantasy warriors brought to life with full Japanese voice acting and beautiful cel-shaded graphics. Get a glimpse into their daily lives and interactions with one another by watching chat messenger episodes.

Customization & Community

Show off your style by outfitting Final Fantasy characters in their original looks or new clothes fit to roam around the modern world! Collect original and arranged music tracks from your favorite FF games, edit your profile, chat with other players, and join the ultimate Final Fantasy community!

Crimson Desert Reveals PlayStation 5 Features

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Saras Rajpal
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Crimson Desert Reveals PlayStation 5 Features

A recent PlayStation Blog post has revealed the unique features that the PlayStation 5 version of Crimson Desert will have. This includes visual upgrades with the PlayStation 5 Pro version and added immersion via the DualSense controller. 

According to the blog post, Crimson Desert will take advantage of the PlayStation 5’s SSD and the PS5 Pro’s High CPU Frequency Mode to make progression as seamless as possible. It also makes use of Geometry Shader Oversubscription and NGG Culling to render certain elements without losing detail. Further, the recent upgrade to PS5 Pro’s PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) will mean that the game can reach higher 4K and higher frame rates at the same time. Finally, the DualSense controller will allow players to feel the weight of each attack, plus the pull of the bowstring with adaptive triggers. 

The Standard Edition for Crimson Desert will be available for $69.99 featuring the Khaled Shield, and PlayStation 5 players get the exclusive Grotevant Plate Set. Additionally, the deluxe edition (89.99) includes Standard Edition contents, the Deluxe Edition SteelBook, the Map of Pywel. Further, a developer letter, a Greymane brooch pin, three character photo cards, three patches, and the Deluxe Pack (Balgran Shield, Exclaire Horse Tack Set, Kairos Plate Set) are also in the edition.

Moreover, the collector’s edition ($279.99) will feature the exclusive 17-inch diorama, a Collector’s Edition SteelBook, a fabric map of Pywel, a developer letter, and a Greymane brooch pin. It also includes three character photo cards, three patches, the Deluxe Pack DLC, and the Ultimate Pack DLC  (Tormented Soul Bow, Derictus Spear, Sielos Longsword, Shroud Lantern, Hyperion Horse Tack Set).

Lastly, Crimson Desert will release on March 19, 2026. It will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. 

Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks Announced for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S

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Saras Rajpal
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Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks Announced for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S

Wired Productions has announced that Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks will release later this year on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The new version will support cross-play with Epic Games Store and Steam. 

Additionally, the new port of Speed Freeks will feature all of the updates, modes, vehicles and DLC that released since the game launched on PC in May 2025. Check out the trailer for Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S below:

The Steam page describes the game as follows:

Prove you’re the fastest git in DEFF RALLY – where teams of 8 players race and fight through waypoints, battling for position before a final sprint to the finish! 

Protect your formidable Stompa from getting bombed in KILL KONVOY – where two teams battle to slow down the opposing stompa and speed theirs up by destroying enemies. First to reach the end of the map gets the glory!

Play custom maps and racetracks from the community in KUSTOM RALLY. There’s all kinds of wacky creations to choose from on the Workshop.

Use different vehicle classes including buggies, tanks and helicopters – each with distinct abilities that target a variety of playstyles. Progress your vehicles to unlock cosmetics and alternative weapons that make enemies go boom!

Use 400+ available game assets to create custom races, challenges, stunt parks, tower climbs, and anything else you can think of – the only limit is your imagination! You can even build things with other players in real-time.

Jump into the MEK WORKSHOP to share your own creations, or rate and download other players’ crazy kustom maps they’ve made. The Workshop is a place where community creativity can thrive.

Monster Hunter Now Releases Season 9: Skybound Scalestorm on March 19

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Monster Hunter Now Releases Season 9: Skybound Scalestorm on March 19

Capcom and Niantic have announced that Season 9: Skybound Scalestorm will release in Monster Hunter Now on March 19. The update will add a new weapon, new monsters, and new skills. 

Monster Hunter Now Season 9 adds the Insect Glaive, a beloved weapon from the franchise. With the weapon, you’ll be able to harness an insect called a Kinsect while hunting and excel at leaping attacks and striking from midair. It also features the following monsters: Seregios, Viper Tobi-Kadachi, Almudron. On March 19, you’ll be able to hunt the Riftborne Zynogre. You can harness the following skills and add them to Seregios, Viper Tobi-Kadachi, and Almudron:

  • Skill: Attack Efficacy
    • Effect: Attack power increases.
  • Skill: Critical Strength
    • Effect: Attack power increases per 1% of your weapon’s affinity.
  • Skill: Advanced Water Attack
    • Effect: Increases weapon’s water-element value when Water Attack Lv5+ is active.
  • Skill: Advanced Burst
    • Effect: Increases attack power when Burst Lv5+ is active.
  • Skill: Combo Master
    • Effect: Increases damage dealt after performing an action multiple times.

Additionally, Niantic has unveiled the Friend Link feature, which “lets you team up with friends for hunts in Elder Dragon Interceptions and from your Paintball List, no matter the distance.” The official website further describes the feature:

Whenever the moment strikes, you can invite friends to a group hunt.

Group hunt recruitment notifications will be sent to friends who are playing at the same time. The more friends you have, the easier it is to gather a full party and enjoy Friend Link, so now’s the perfect time to add more friends!

Connect with friends anytime, anywhere. A new Monster Hunter Now experience begins!

    • Friend Link requires a Friend Link item, which will be distributed through supply items and other methods.

Check out the trailer for Friend Link in Monster Hunter Now below:

Lastly, Monster Hunter Now is available now for Android and iOS.

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