Solo Leveling: ARISE Update Adds SSR Hunter Laura Walker

By
Soul Kiwami
-
Solo Leveling: ARISE Update Adds SSR Hunter Laura Walker

Netmarble has launched a new in-game update for Solo Leveling: ARISE featuring SSR hunter Laura Walker, the personal secretary to Guild Master Thomas Andre. Laura is a Light-element Mage hunter that specializes in whip-based combat with business-themed skills.

Alongside Laura Walker, the latest Solo Leveling: ARISE adds a Hard difficulty mode to the [Workshop of Brilliant Light] Puppeteer’s Theater, along with additional rewards with a First Clear Event. Laura Walker and Goto Ryuji get new costumes, and a new Job Change costume was introduced for Sung Jinwoo, along with a weapon skin for Ennio’s Roar. Hidden Chapters were also added to the Main Story (Normal / Reverse Normal Modes), and Expert Mode Chapters 16–18 are now available.

Other additions include Jinwoo’s new Job Change to the “Monarch of Shadows: Unbreakable,” a max level increase for Jinwoo from 120 to 130, and the new Shadow, Uros. The “Winter Begins!” event series is now live with additional rewards up for grabs through various in-game activities.

Solo Leveling: ARISE OVERDRIVE launches November 24 for PC via Microsoft Store and Steam, followed by PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in 2026. Pre-orders for Solo Leveling: ARISE OVERDRIVE Deluxe Edition are available now, featuring early access (starting November 21) and the Deluxe Upgrade Bundle, which includes a Sung Jinwoo-exclusive costume, profile card, facial accessory and hairstyle, and a new pet.

Final Weapon reviewed Solo Leveling: ARISE OVERDRIVE and gave it a 4/5 score, noting that the game has “many improvements across the board, including major gameplay tweaks and additions, a more immersive story mode structure, and the removal of gacha mechanics.”

Lastly, Solo Leveling: ARISE is available now for Android, iOS, and PC via Windows. 

Switch 2 is Part of Falcom’s Future and Trails from Zero Remake is Being Debated Internally, Falcom President Toshihiro Kondo Says

By
Soul Kiwami
-
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter Steam screenshot

Nihon Falcom president Toshihiro Kondo discussed the company’s future with Nintendo Switch 2 on the market, along with the potential of a Trails in the Sky the 3rd or Trails from Zero remake, in a second interview with Dengeki Online. 

According to Kondo, Nintendo Switch 2 is a part of the studio’s future, and the team is working on releasing Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter as soon as possible. Falcom plans to continue supporting platforms they develop for, such as PlayStation 5 and Switch, but PlayStation 4 is uncertain. It’s likely that Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter will release on the same platforms as the first remake.

There’s a debate within Falcom about developing a remake of Trails in the Sky the 3rd or Trails from Zero, according to Kondo. There’s a strong belief and support behind starting remakes of the Crossbell games sooner, despite the 3rd holding important lore for the series. Kondo also spoke on remaking the first two Trails of Cold Steel games, but he said it would be tough when considering merging both into one game. There are no current plans for any other remakes, however.

Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter is available now for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam. Final Weapon reviewed Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter and gave it a 4.5/5, noting that the game is “the perfect introduction to Trails, with an outstanding cast, engaging gameplay, and a world impossible not to get invested in. The slow-burning narrative, while very enjoyable, can lead to monotonous sections of the game, but this is just a minor gripe considering the massive adventure at hand. New and old fans alike will fall in love with what is assuredly one of the best RPGs of the year.”

Lost Soul Aside Reveals Patch Notes for Update 1.101

By
Soul Kiwami
-
Lost Soul Aside update 1.101

Sony Interactive Entertainment and Ultizero Games has released the version 1.101 update for action RPG Lost Soul Aside. Lost Soul Aside update 1.101 improves combat with greatswords, interaction precision, and audio performance.

Patch notes for the new update can be read below, via Steam:

Lost Soul Aside Update 1.101 Patch Notes

PS5 & PC – Optimizations
  • Greatsword Combat Enhancements – Added new special attack combo transitions following “Spinning Thrust” and “Sword Glide” for a smoother combat experience.
  • Improved Interaction Precision – Reduced the interaction distance for the Next Wave mechanism in Surge of Voidrax, preventing accidental activations.
  • Audio Improvements
    • Optimized background music performance after victories in Chapter 5: Clash of Fates.
    • Updated and enhanced monster hit sound effects for better combat feedback.
PS5 & PC – Bug Fixes
  • Controller Responsiveness Fix – Resolved an issue in Surge of Voidrax where confirm inputs could become unresponsive after controller disconnect/reconnect on the reward screen, or after returning to the game from a minimized state on PC.
  • Preparation Screen Issue – Fixed a bug where rapidly pressing Confirm while entering Liana’s Preparation interface could cause monsters to appear abnormally on the Preparation screen.
  • Combat Skill Fix – Addressed an issue where Whirlwind Slash could not be executed with the Greatsword on certain non-slide surfaces while gliding.
  • Collision Issue Correction – Fixed a missing ground collision in the Fourtides Coliseum area of Chapter 4: Frosthold Borderland.
  • Monster Audio Fix – Corrected an issue where some monster sound effects did not attenuate properly with distance.
PC – Bug Fixes
  • Save File Load Issue – Fixed a problem where saving after claiming Surge of Voidrax gifts in story mode could cause certain save files to fail when loading.
  • Challenge Mode Record Issue – Resolved an issue where the Maximum Wave record in the Surge of Voidrax New Challenge screen could be lost after restarting the game.
  • Camera Rotation Bug – Fixed an issue in Chapter 2: Buckhorn Palace where, after the Buckhorn Spirit-Dragon battle, the camera may fail to rotate during Gethya’s dialogue when using keyboard and mouse controls.

Lost Soul Aside launched on August 29 for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store worldwide. Final Weapon reviewed Lost Soul Aside and gave it a 1/5 score due to its glaring performance issues and gameplay problems.

One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 Future Island Egghead Pack, Switch 2 Edition, and Next-Gen Update Now Available

By
Soul Kiwami
-
One Piece Pirate Warriors 4 Future Island Egghead Pack DLC screenshot

Bandai Namco has released the One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 Future Island Egghead Pack alongside the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition and next-gen update for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Switch players can upgrade to the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition for free via Upgrade Pack.

One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S features improved graphics, larger-scale battles with more on-screen enemies, and an expanded playable roster featuring 18 additional DLC characters. The newly released One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 Future Island Egghead Pack includes Rob Lucci from CP0, S-Snake from Dr. Vegapunk’s Seraphim, and Jewelry Bonney, the captain of Bonney Pirates and member of the Worst Generation. What’s more, each character in the Future Island Egghead Pack includes an exclusive alternate outfit.

As previously revealed during the ONE PIECE DAY ’25 event, One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 Character Pack 8 is also on the way. Eneru, King, and Z were revealed as the winning characters for Character Pack 8 as part of the game’s online character survey. Character Pack 8 is planned to release in early 2026.

What’s more, the One Piece Elbaph arc anime premieres in April 2026 with a new two-cour structure featuring a maximum of 26 episodes. This change to the seasonal model aims to bring improvements in story pacing and animation quality. Once the Egghead arc concludes this year, One Piece will go on a three-month hiatus from January to March 2026.

Lastly, One Piece Egghead Arc episodes 1134 through 1143 are now streaming with an English dub on Crunchyroll. The English dub for One Piece Egghead Arc episodes 1134 – 1143 is available in United States, Canada, LATAM, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, India, and Southeast Asia.

KRAFTON Reveals New Extraction Shooter PUBG: Black Budget

By
Soul Kiwami
-
PUBG: Black Budget

KRAFTON and PUBG Studios have announced PUBG: Black Budget, a new tactical extraction shooter for PC via Steam. A closed alpha test for PUBG: Black Budget will be held on Steam from December 12 to 14 and December 19 to 21 across North America, Europe, and Asia, with support for English, Korean, Russian, and Chinese languages. Moreover, the test is designed to help the developers get feedback from content creators and the community.

Get the latest details below:

A New Take on the Extraction Shooter Genre

PUBG: Black Budget redefines the extraction shooter genre with a focus on exploration and discovery rather than pure survival and combat. Set on Coli, a mysterious island trapped in a time loop and consumed by a supernatural phenomenon known as the Anomaly, players will face various PvPvE threats while seeking top-secret technology and unraveling the truth behind the black-budget initiative, SAPIENS.

Closed Alpha Schedule and Access

The Closed Alpha Test will take place exclusively on PC (Steam) and will consist of two public test sessions from December 12-14 and December 19-21, totaling six days across two weeks. Players can sign up for access via the game’s Steam store page.

Those who participate in the test will be able to freely stream, capture, and share gameplay content throughout the testing period. Players can also earn access keys through Twitch Drops during the event. This open format is designed to encourage community feedback and engagement, helping PUBG Studios refine gameplay systems and performance ahead of future testing phases.

Hytale Gameplay Trailer and Price Revealed

By
Saras Rajpal
-
Hytale Gameplay Trailer and Price Revealed

Hypixel has released a sixteen-minute gameplay trailer for Hytale and revealed the game’s price: $19.99. The game will release for early access soon. 

Simon Collins-Laflamme outlines the gameplay video in a statement, saying: “I promised players videos, screenshots and blog posts. One day after the acquisition, I’m keeping that promise. Now that you’ve seen the first gameplay footage in a long time, I’m heading back to work on the early access launch. The team will share more clips and screenshots as we go. It mattered to me to release raw footage today so we break the curse once and for all. Stay tuned, Cursebreakers. More is coming.”

Check out the gameplay trailer for Hytale below:

In the coming days, fans can expect details about when the game will come to early access and additional information. It will be available for PC at launch, Linux/Mac at a later date, and consoles further down the line. At launch, the game will feature an Exploration Mode, Creative Mode, and modding support. Minigames and Adventure Mode will be available at a later time. 

Lastly, the official website describes the game as follows:

Set out on an adventure built for both creation and play. Hytale blends the freedom of a sandbox with the momentum of an RPG: explore a procedurally generated world full of dungeons, secrets, and a variety of creatures, then shape it block by block.

Our Early Access release focuses on polished core systems – exploration, responsive combat, and robust building – alongside creator‑first tools for making your own content, crafting minigames, and running community servers.

Jump in, make your mark, and help us grow this world together!

Sword of Convallaria Launches The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Collaboration on November 28

By
Soul Kiwami
-
Sword of Convallaria x The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt collaboration

XD Games has announced the collaboration between tactical turn-based RPG Sword of Convallaria and CD Projekt Red’s The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will kick off on November 28. The Sword of Convallaria and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt collaboration event lasts through January 22, 2026, featuring beloved The Witcher 3 characters Geralt, Yennefer, Triss, and Ciri obtainable as playable characters.

What’s more, players will be able to obtain gear inspired by the world of The Witcher 3, including Zireael, the Obsidian Star, the Flames of the Fearless, and the Witcher’s Swords. Players can also obtain unlockable skins for Geralt, Yennefer, and Triss.

Sword of Convallaria is inspired by classic Square Enix RPGs such as Tactics Ogre and Final Fantasy Tactics. Hitoshi Sakimoto (Final Fantasy Tactics, Valkyria Chronicles) composed the score, and the game has a voice cast featuring prominent Japanese voice actors like Kazuhiko Inoue, Aoi Yūki, and Takuya Eguchi. The turn-based RPG previously collaborated with the Delicious in Dungeon anime and manga series to expand the game with “creative collaborations.”

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is available now on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. CD Projekt Red is currently developing The Witcher IV and several other projects, including a remake of The Witcher.

Nioh 3 Reveals New Bakumatsu Period Details and Screenshots

By
Soul Kiwami
-

Koei Tecmo and Team NINJA has revealed new details and screenshots for Nioh 3 to preview the game’s Bakumatsu period setting. Nioh 3 marks the first time the Bakumatsu period has been adapted in the franchise’s history.

Get the latest details below:

For the first time in franchise history, the Bakumatsu period will be established as a new setting for players to fight through in Nioh 3. Serving as the final era of the samurai, the stage is set in 1800s Kyoto, where the land and iconic landmarks such as the Kiyomizu and Honnoji temples have been overtaken and transformed by the Crucible’s influence.

In addition to encountering new and fearsome yokai, players will also face the Shinsengumi, a military squad that serves the shogunate. Shinsengumi troops are challenging foes equipped with modern weaponry such as firearms and gatling guns, delivering a combination of ranged and multi-directional attacks – a first in the history of the Nioh series.

During their journey, players will encounter a new cast of distinctive characters unique to each time period. In Bakumatsu-era Kyoto, protagonist Tokugawa Takechiyo will meet Takasugi Shinsaku, Okita Soji, and Tokugawa Yoshinobu, the 15th shogun of the Edo shogunate.

Nioh 3 launches on February 6, 2026 for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam. Pre-orders are available now physically and digitally, including the Digital Deluxe Edition with the Season Pass and the physical SteelBook Edition. Pre-orders for the Nioh 3 Treasure Box Edition are available at the NIS America Store. All versions of the game come with an early purchase bonus.

Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker DLC Character Momoshiki Otsutsuki is Out Now

By
Soul Kiwami
-
Momoshiki Otsutsuki in Naruto to Boruto Shinobi Striker

Bandai Namco announced that Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker DLC character Momoshiki Otsutsuki is now available with the latest update. Included with Season Pass 9, Momoshiki Otsutsuki is the game’s 46th DLC character, and the content releases don’t appear to be stopping any time soon for Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker.

Players can now play as Momoshiki Otsutsuki and use Ninjutsu techniques like Saruiwa and Inukai Takeruno Mikoto, along with his Secret Technique, Kibitsuhiko no Mikoto.

The DLC also includes the following avatar parts:

  • Costume: Momoshiki Outfit (Final Form Ver.)
  • Hairstyle: Momoshiki
  • Weapon: Momoshiki’s Palm Eyes
  • Ninja Tools: Black Sword: Chakra Darts
  • Honorary Title: Monstrous Chaos
  • SS+ Weapon: Puppet “Secret Black Technique Compilation”
  • SS+ Weapon: Ninja Equipment “Deer in Autumn Leaves”
  • Summoned Animal: Ninja Cat

Moreover, the Scroll Lineup has been updated with the addition of the powerful new SS+ weapon, Azure Blade: Heaven Annihilation. This winter, two more SS+ weapons will join the lineup, along with a new Summoning Animal.

Kakuzu was previously released as the 45th DLC character for Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker. The Kakuzu DLC brought new SS+ weapon, Enchanted Sword “Ghost,” and the new Summoned Animal, “Ninja Tortoise.” The release of Kakuzu coincided with the game’s 7th anniversary campaign, which included the new “Battle Road” rewards system, weekly battle events, sales in the ninja shop, a ninja tool and weapon trial campaign, a triple special boost campaign, and login bonuses.

Lastly, Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker is available now for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam. It is also playable on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S via backwards compatibility.

Guilty Gear Strive Season 4 Content is Coming to Switch Version on December 18

By
Soul Kiwami
-

Arc System Works has announced that Guilty Gear Strive Nintendo Switch Edition will receive Season 4 DLC characters and content on December 18. Venom, Unika, and Cyberpunk: Edgerunners’ Lucy will be available with the Guilty Gear Strive Season 4 update on Switch, which also implements Ranked Match. The update was originally planned for release on December 18.

Arc System Works released the following statement on its official website:

The release date for the upcoming update to Guilty Gear Strive Nintendo Switch Edition has been set for December 18, 2025.

Although we previously announced a target release window of Fall 2025, additional work became necessary during the testing and verification process, and the release schedule has been adjusted accordingly.

We sincerely apologize to all players who have been looking forward to this update for the delay and any inconvenience it may cause.

To ensure that players can fully enjoy the game on Nintendo Switch without compromise, our development team is working diligently to deliver the update with the highest possible level of quality.

We appreciate your patience and continued support for Guilty Gear Strive Nintendo Switch Edition.

What’s more, the Arc System Works Black Friday Sale is now live with deals on BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle, Guilty Gear Strive, and UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II: Sys: Celes, and more across Steam, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. 

Arc System Works is also streaming the Guilty Gear Strive TRICK OR CHAOS select album on various music distribution services, including Spotify, Apple Music, and Line Music. TRICK OR CHAOS is the third volume in the selected album series, following RISE AND ROCK and ECHO OF THE RULERS.

Guilty Gear Strive is available now for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Windows. 

1...799800801...1,000Page 800 of 1,000