A tradition since 2008, egg hunts hold a special place in Roblox history. Today, the highly anticipated event is making a comeback. The Hatch, our newest event, offers a fresh take on the classic egg hunting adventure, while continuing the tradition of encouraging exploration and discovery across the platform.

From July 2-12, players around the world will embark on a quest to find 100 uniquely themed eggs scattered across hundreds of participating experiences—the most ever in Roblox egg hunt history. There’s a whole lot to discover and, of course, plenty of exclusive virtual items to get your hands on, so read on to learn everything you need to know to get started.

Explore the Event Hub and Unlock Exclusive Rewards

Set within a vibrant coastal wonderland, the event hub is divided into different zones that aren’t only beautiful to explore but also home to portals that transport you to a variety of experiences on Roblox where hidden eggs are waiting to be found. Simply walk over them to pick them up, and an egg will be added to your collection. You can then view which eggs you’ve obtained—and which ones you’ll still need to find—when you return to the hub.

Each collectible egg belongs to one of ten elemental themes, like earth, fire, water, and air. And within each theme, you’ll find eggs of varying rarity including common, primal, and mythic. Collect all ten eggs in an elemental set, and you’ll unlock a special “hatchable” egg that rewards you with an exclusive virtual item to wear on your avatar.

Work Together to Collect Them All

Missing an egg or hoping to snag that elusive mythic? Head back to the hub, where you’ll be able to trade with other players or merge duplicate eggs. Trading is a great way to complete your sets, especially if you’ve got a few extra commons or primals in your collection, and it’s a fun way to team up with friends (or make some new ones) on your journey. And if luck’s on your side, merging duplicate eggs from the same elemental theme could even yield a rarer one. You never know what you’ll get until you try, so don’t be afraid to experiment as you work to complete your collection before the event ends on July 12.

Stay Tuned for More Surprises

That’s just the start — expect even more special surprises as The Hatch unfolds. Be sure to follow @Roblox on social media to be the first to know when those announcements drop.

Good luck on your quest, Robloxians!

ROBLOX

ROBLOX

☆☆☆☆☆
2002

★★★★★

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Roblox is the ultimate virtual universe that lets you create, share experiences with friends, and be anything you can imagine. Join millions of people and discover an infinite variety of immersive experiences created by a global community!

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MILLIONS OF EXPERIENCES

In the mood for an epic adventure? Want to compete against rivals worldwide? Or do you just want to hang out and chat with your friends online? A growing library of experiences created by the community means there’s always something new and exciting for you every day.

EXPLORE TOGETHER ANYTIME, ANYWHERE

Take the fun on the go. Roblox features full cross-platform support, meaning you can join your friends and millions of other people on their computers, mobile devices, Xbox One, or VR headsets.

BE ANYTHING YOU CAN IMAGINE

Be creative and show off your unique style! Customize your avatar with tons of hats, shirts, faces, gear, and more. With an ever-expanding catalog of items, there’s no limit to the looks you can create.

CHAT WITH FRIENDS

Hang out with friends around the world using chat features, private messages, and groups!

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A new dawn is upon us. Super Earth is expanding its operations and opening new enlistment centres. Xbox players, your opportunity to enlist is coming when Helldivers 2 deploys to Xbox Series X|S on August 26.

We spoke to Helldivers 2 Game Director Mikael Eriksson on what this launch means to the studio:

“We know gamers have been asking for this for some time and we are so excited to bring more Helldivers into our game. We have so much more in store for the future months and years – and the more players we have the more stories we can tell! The fight for Super Earth has only just begun.”

Soldier, it’s time to get you caught up.

Tools of the Trade

Helldivers 2 is a cooperative, third-person feast of destruction where you and up to three squad mates step into the boots of an elite class of soldiers whose mission is to spread peace, liberty, and Managed Democracy using the biggest, baddest, and most explosive tools in the galaxy.

You will have a host of superpowered, customizable primary weapons at your disposal, as well as the ability to call on more powerful weapons called stratagems during play – there’s no limit to the damage you can do to the enemies of democracy.

The Ongoing War

Once you’re enlisted, you’ll be our boots on ground, fighting in the Galactic War, a real-time metagame where players work together to complete operations, liberate planets, and spread Managed Democracy to the furthest reaches of the galaxy.

In 2184, after many years of peace, the enemies of Super Earth emerged again to challenge the supremacy of our liberty. The Helldivers, Super Earth’s peacekeeping force, have fought valiantly against these enemies.

The Helldivers have pushed back the scourge of the Terminids, a race of insect-like aliens whose only guiding principles are to reproduce and overwhelm. They’ve faced down the Automatons, the collective of bloodthirsty robots coded for murder and socialist violence. And they fought for the freedom of Super Earth against the Illuminate, a race of mind-controlling xenophobic aliens aided by powerful technology and a will to destroy humanity.

August will be here before we know it, which means we’ve got to get you officially enlisted – we start taking pre-orders for both the Standard Edition and the Super Citizen Edition of Helldivers 2 today! With cross play on all platforms, get ready to add your strength to our ranks.

Together Helldivers, we’ll even the odds and show the bugs, bots, and squids the true meaning of democracy.

See you on the frontlines – Helldivers 2 is coming to Xbox Series X|S on August 26, 2025! Get ready to give ’em hell.

HELLDIVERS 2

PlayStation Publishing LLC

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

$39.99

Pre-order

Pre-order now for three armor sets:
• ‘TR-7 Ambassador of the Brand’ – Promotional armor made by SUMY Corp. as part of a highly successful marketing campaign for frozen yogurt.
• ‘TR-62 Knight’ – Crafted to deliver Justice to the darkest crevices of the galaxy.
• ‘TR-9 Cavalier of Democracy’ – Bearers of this armor ride no equine mount, but are nonetheless borne to battle atop the trusty steed of Liberty.

The Galaxy’s Last Line of Offence.

Enlist in the Helldivers and join the fight for freedom across a hostile galaxy in a fast, frantic, and ferocious third-person shooter.

URGENT BROADCAST – SUPER EARTH ARMED FORCES
Freedom. Peace. Democracy.
Your Super Earth-born rights. The key pillars of our civilization.
Of our very existence.
But the war rages on. And everything is once again under threat.
Join the greatest military force the galaxy has ever seen and make this a safe and free place to live.

BECOME A LEGEND
You will be assembled into squads of up to four Helldivers and assigned strategic missions.
Watch each other’s back – friendly fire is an unfortunate certainty of war, but victory without teamwork is impossible.

LOADOUTS
Rain down freedom from above, sneak through enemy territory, or grit your teeth and charge head-first into the jaws of combat.
How you deliver liberty is your choice; you’ll have access to a wide array of explosive firepower, life-saving armor and battle-changing stratagems… the jewel in every Helldiver’s arsenal.

REQUISITION
Super Earth recognises your hard work with valuable Requisition. Use it to access different rewards that benefit you, your squad, your destroyer ship and our overall war effort.

THREATS
Everything on every planet wants you dead. That’s what we’re dealing with.
Each enemy has distinct and unpredictable characteristics, tactics, and behavior – but they all fight ferociously and without fear or morality.

THE GALACTIC WAR
Capturing enemy planets, defending against invasions, and completing missions will contribute to our overall effort.
This war will be won or lost depending on the actions of everyone involved.
We stand together, or we fall apart.

©2025 Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC. Developed by Arrowhead Game Studios AB. Helldivers is a registered trademark of Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC and related companies in the U.S. and other countries.

https://www.playstation.com/legal/op-eula/

HELLDIVERS 2 Super Citizen Edition

PlayStation Publishing LLC

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

$59.99

Pre-order

Pre-order now for three armor sets:
• ‘TR-7 Ambassador of the Brand’ – Promotional armor made by SUMY Corp. as part of a highly successful marketing campaign for frozen yogurt.
• ‘TR-62 Knight’ – Crafted to deliver Justice to the darkest crevices of the galaxy.
• ‘TR-9 Cavalier of Democracy’ – Bearers of this armor ride no equine mount, but are nonetheless borne to battle atop the trusty steed of Liberty.

Edition includes:
– HELLDIVERS 2 full game for Xbox Series X|S.
– ‘DP-53 Savior of the Free’ Armour Set.
– ‘Will of the People’ Cape.
– ‘MP-98 Knight’ Weapon.
– Super Citizen Status.
– Stratagem Hero Ship Game.
– Premium Warbond Token

Enlist in the Helldivers and join the fight for freedom across a hostile galaxy in a fast, frantic, and ferocious third-person shooter.

URGENT BROADCAST – SUPER EARTH ARMED FORCES
Freedom. Peace. Democracy.
Your Super Earth-born rights. The key pillars of our civilization.
Of our very existence.
But the war rages on. And everything is once again under threat.
Join the greatest military force the galaxy has ever seen and make this a safe and free place to live.

BECOME A LEGEND
You will be assembled into squads of up to four Helldivers and assigned strategic missions.
Watch each other’s back – friendly fire is an unfortunate certainty of war, but victory without teamwork is impossible.*

LOADOUTS
Rain down freedom from above, sneak through enemy territory, or grit your teeth and charge head-first into the jaws of combat.
How you deliver liberty is your choice; you’ll have access to a wide array of explosive firepower, life-saving armour and battle-changing stratagems… the jewel in every Helldiver’s arsenal.

REQUISITION
Super Earth recognises your hard work with valuable Requisition. Use it to access different rewards that benefit you, your squad, your destroyer ship and our overall war effort.

THREATS
Everything on every planet wants you dead. That’s what we’re dealing with.
Each enemy has distinct and unpredictable characteristics, tactics, and behavior – but they all fight ferociously and without fear or morality.

THE GALACTIC WAR
Capturing enemy planets, defending against invasions, and completing missions will contribute to our overall effort.
This war will be won or lost depending on the actions of everyone involved.
We stand together, or we fall apart.

©2025 Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC. Developed by Arrowhead Game Studios AB. Helldivers is a registered trademark of Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC and related companies in the U.S. and other countries.

https://www.playstation.com/legal/op-eula/

Helldivers 2 is developed by Arrowhead Game Studios and Nixxes Software. Gameplay requires internet access and paid-for subscription on console (sold separately).

After opening the skiing season of the Lonely Mountains in January with Xbox Game Pass, more than one million riders have already hit the snowy slopes. But our team from Megagon Industries isn’t done yet. Our newest Freestyle update released today not only introduces two new game modes with more than 100 new challenges to the game but also several accessibility improvements. Check out what’s in store.

Overcome new challenges in the new Trick Mode! Ride in style, ramp up points, and pull off as many awesome flips, spins and grabs as you can on your way down the slopes. To achieve the highest score, you need to look at the mountains from a fresh perspective. Your best speedrunning strategy might not be the best route to jump to the top of the leaderboard.

The new update also brings back the belovedFree Ride Mode from Lonely Mountains: Downhill to the snowy peaks of Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders. Free Ride is the ultimate challenge to all speedrunners. Not limited by any checkpoints you can freely explore the mountains and hunt for the ultimate path down to the finish line. However, be cautious, as no checkpoints also means that every crash will send you back to the start.

Both modes come with full leaderboard support and new achievements. The update also addresses one of the loudest asks from the community, as you can now reach the highest player level without the need to participate in multiplayer matches.

In addition to the new game modes, we’re also adding a wide range of accessibility features!

• You can now turn on auto-break or or auto-accelerate allowing you to play the game with only one trigger.
• Break, accelerate or crouch can now also be set to toggle instead of the need to hold the buttons allowing you to play the game without the need to hold a button constantly over time.
• You can now individually map the buttons and keyboard keys to your own liking.
• You can now play with mouse and keyboard combined.

We hope that the new Freestyle update will allow a much wider audience to enjoy the game and experience the Lonely Mountains.

We wish you all a great time with the new additions, and the whole team is looking forward to watching your best trick videos and crazy free-ride speedruns!

Daniel & The Megagons

Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders

Megagon Industries

☆☆☆☆☆
229

★★★★★

$24.99

$19.99

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Xbox Game Pass

Take a deep breath, count to three, and… go! Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders is a game about skiing down gorgeous mountain vistas. Slice through deep snow, skitter over ice lakes, and leap into the air in spectacular jumps, all surrounded by a variety of breathtaking landscapes.

Play solo or race together!
Snow Riders also adds a brand new feature to the Lonely Mountains world – online multiplayer! Work your way down the mountain as a team in co-op, adding save points as you go, or compete in a breakneck race to the base in versus mode. Available for 2-8 players.

Fancy a challenge?
Perform daredevil tricks or try to best your time for a spot on the leaderboard. Or you can take the road less travelled, discovering shortcuts as you explore the slope. Unlock new equipment, outfits and tricks as you play!

Whether you’re looking for a challenge or a chilled out vacation with friends, Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders is the perfect winter getaway.

*Waves hands in front of your face* Watch me do a magic trick – in a few days all these games that are “coming soon” are suddenly going to appear as “available today” in your download queue. Pretty neat, right? Let’s get to the games!

Available Today

Little Nightmares II (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard

Return to a world of charming horror in Little Nightmares II, a suspense adventure game in which you play as Mono, a young boy trapped in a world that has been distorted by the humming transmission of a distant tower. Will you dare to face this collection of new, little nightmares?

Rise of the Tomb Raider (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard

Making a return to the Game Pass library! Featuring epic, high-octane action moments set in the most beautifully hostile environments on earth, Rise of the Tomb Raider delivers a cinematic survival action-adventure where you will join Lara Croft on her first tomb raiding expedition.

Coming Soon

Legend of Mana (Console) – July 2
Now with Game Pass Standard

Set off on a journey to find the mystical Mana Tree in Legend of Mana. Meet a colorful cast of characters, square off against fearsome monsters, and complete quests in the vast world of Fa’Diel. Discover the classic title, remastered with a rearranged soundtrack, graphical improvements, and more!

Trials of Mana (Console) – July 2
Now with Game Pass Standard

Trials of Mana is the 3D remake of the classic RPG. Experience the beloved adventure with graphic improvements, character voiceover support, a remastered soundtrack, and a new episode, in addition to an ability system and a new class that reconstructs the character levelling system plus more active battles!

Ultimate Chicken Horse (Cloud, Console, and PC) – July 3
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard

A party platformer where you and your friends build the level as you play, placing deadly traps before trying to reach the end of the level. Play online or locally with your animal buddies and experiment with a wide variety of platforms in all sorts of strange locations to find new ways to mess with your friends.

The Ascent (Cloud, Console, and PC) – July 8
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard

Making a return to the Game Pass library, The Ascent is a solo and co-op action-shooter RPG set in a cyberpunk world. The mega corporation that owns you and everyone, The Ascent Group, has just collapsed. Can you survive without it?

Minami Lane (Cloud, Console, and PC) – July 9
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass

Welcome to Minami Lane! Build your own street in this tiny, cozy, casual management sim Minami Lane is a small, wholesome management game set on a Japanese-inspired street. Create and manage your own street, make sure everyone is happy, and watch the villagers live their lives!

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 (Cloud, Console, and PC) – July 11
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass

Available on day one with Game Pass! Get hyped for the legendary franchise to return with Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4. Everything you loved is back, but revamped with more skaters, new parks, gnarlier tricks, eardrum-shattering music, plus a whole lot more. Members can get up to 3-days early access starting July 8, including the Doom Slayer and The Revenant playable skaters, and more with the Deluxe Edition Upgrade.

High On Life (Cloud, Console, and PC) – July 15
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard

High On Life is returning to Game Pass! Humanity is being threatened by an alien cartel who wants to use them as drugs. It’s up to you to rescue, and partner with, charismatic guns to take down Garmantuous and his gang to save the world!

Celebrating One Million Retro Classics Players

We’ve got some exciting news for you. Retro Classics, our awesome collaboration with Antstream Arcade, keeps getting better. We’ve added a new batch of games recently for Game Pass members and want to share a big thanks to the more than 1 million players who have already checked out Retro Classics since launch!

So, what’s new? Check out these recently added gems:

• Cosmic Commuter
• Heart of China
• Skiing
• Solar Storm
• Subterranea

Be on the lookout for new tournaments, community challenges, and even more games soon. Click here to learn all about Retro Classics.

DLC / Game Updates

Diablo IV: Sins of the Horadrim – Available today
Uncover the buried truth; the arcane magic of the Horadrim awaits – Discover new permanent Nightmare Dungeon updates and activities across Sanctuary, create unique spells, and prepare to face a familiar foe, Astaroth, with fresh fury in Diablo IV‘s new season: Sins of the Horadrim.

Palworld: Tides of Terraria – Available now
The long-awaited Palworld x Terraria update is out now bringing fishing, salvaging, bigger towns, Pal trust and much more! But beware, impending doom approaches…

In-Game Benefits

Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass members get access to these in-game benefits with your membership. Benefits can vary by game, region, and time.

Mecha Break: Mashmak Rocket Bundle (PC and Xbox Series X|S)  – July 2
Kickstart your Mecha Break experience with the Mashmak Rocket Bundle, Exclusive Pilot Outfit, Exclusive Striker Paint, and Exclusive Insignia.

Splitgate 2: Meridian Obex Ace Skin – (Console and PC) – July 3
Splitgate 2 is the only free-to-play shooter with portals and an all-new arena/battle royale hybrid mode. This Ace character skin is designed with Xbox Green.

Asphalt Legends Unite: Exclusive Monthly Gift Bundle (Console and PC) – Available now
Unlock card packs, credits, and tokens! Obtain 10 Card Packs, 250 tokens, and 250,000 credits to upgrade your collection and take the lead on the track!

Game Pass Ultimate Perks

Get even more game Perks with Game Pass Ultimate. Find them in the Game Pass section of your console, PC app, and mobile app — new Perks are added all the time.

3on3 Freestyle:  Xclusive Play Package – Available now
Step onto the court in style with exclusive Xbox-only outfits, 50 Points to spend in-game, and 3 Random Platinum Card Packs to boost your character’s performance. Base game 3on3 FreeStyle included with this Perk.

EA Sports UFC 5: Heavyweight Icons Bundle – Available now
Step into the Octagon throwing haymakers with the Heavyweight Icons Bundle, available with your EA Play membership.

Leaving July 15

The following games are leaving the Game Pass library soon. Jump back in before they go or use your membership discount to save up to 20% on your purchase to keep them in your library.

• Flock (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Mafia Definitive Edition (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Magical Delicacy (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Tchia (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• The Callisto Protocol (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• The Case of the Golden Idol (Cloud, Console, and PC)

We’re adding more games over time to the Stream Your Own Game collection for Game Pass Ultimate members. Visit Xbox.com/Play to see the list of available cloud playable games to stream on supported devices if you own them.

As always keep an eye on @Xbox, @GamePass, and @XboxGamePassPC for the latest updates. Talk soon!

The Jackbox Party Pack 11 is dropping on Xbox this fall, and we can’t wait for everyone to get to see what we’ve been working on! We have five, all-new games in this pack including a joke-writing game, a cozy drawing game, a sound effects game, a social deduction game, and a trivia role playing game, called Legends of Trivia!

Legends of Trivia is Jackbox’s newest trivia game, with a fantasy twist! In this new title coming to Party Pack 11, work cooperatively with your team to defeat monsters and villains by answering trivia questions correctly while trying to avoid the baddies hitting back!

We recently spoke to a few of the developers from the Legends of Trivia team, including Game Director, Warren Arnold, Lead Artist, Hector Padilla, and Audio Lead, Nate Sandberg.

How does Legends of Trivia work and how does working on it differ from past Jackbox games you’ve contributed to?

Warren Arnold : Players are given a trivia question which, when answered correctly, does damage to a monster. However, incorrect answers allow the monster to attack the players. Players work as a team to face increasingly difficult monsters and rack up as many points as they can in order to be considered “Legendary.”

Legends of Trivia is definitely one of the bigger games we’ve made, due to the fact that there’s a lot of action, animation, and balancing that are necessary to make this game come to life.

How did the team make decisions about the world this game exists in?

Hector Padilla: I actually pitched the first iteration of the game about five or six years ago! It was my first prototype. I was really happy with how it turned out, and it made it pretty far in the pitching process. People seemed to like it! Ultimately, we decided to put the idea on ice because there were still a lot of unanswered questions about the design.

Then recently, Nate (Sandberg, Jackbox Audio Lead) randomly asked me to send him all of the notes and designs I had accumulated during that pitch process and he made a small pitch team that successfully got the green light to make the trivia-RPG game that we’re working on now! A lot of years in the making!

What are some inspirations for the art and audio? What has been easy or challenging about designing Legends of Trivia’s  art and audio?

Nate Sandberg: The 8 bit music in the Final Fantasy franchise, written by Nobuo Uematsu, imprinted on me hard. The arpeggiated analog synths, ear worm melodies, and driving bass lines in that soundtrack define fantasy and RPG music for me. I tried to bring some of that sound to Legends of Trivia. I mixed analog sounds with more traditional fantasy genre instruments like lute, bodhran, Irish whistle, cello, and trombone (the main instrument I actually play).

I had a clear idea of how the music should sound in this game, but it was a lot more serious and, at times, intense, than a lot of other Jackbox games. So one challenge has been trying to offset that intensity by bringing humor into the sound design for the game. I’ve ended up using some classic cartoon sound effects for monsters and characters to make things more funny and Jackboxy. And I threw in some jaw harp and contrabassoon for fun.

Hector: Yeah, I was a Final Fantasy fan like Nate, too. More than anything, I am a student (or a graduate?) from the school of Ken Sugimori, who was the primary visual designer of the Pokémon franchise since its beginning. His art was always a huge influence of mine. Character design is something that comes more naturally to me, but UI and layouts are always a struggle.

Do you have a favorite character you’ve created for this game, and why?

Hector: I grew to love Azura, The Princess Mage a lot because I worked on a lot of her animations. I really had to get in touch with the magical girl inside my heart. Also, Bingo, The Rogue Jester! People need to stop being afraid of clowns!

Do you have a favorite audio moment in the game? Why is it your favorite?

Nate: I think my favorite audio moment is the sound design for the ogre boss monster. Hector created this massive ogre riding a tiny donkey. I had so much fun creating sounds for those animations. I used cartoon inspired xylophones and squeaky toys for the donkey, which makes for a hilarious contrast with the big, bassy ogre sounds.

What do you hope to inspire players to experience or feel based on the game’s art and audio?

Hector: I hope that players really feel immersed in the game. I want them to feel like the choices that they make matter, where the moves they make really hit or the avatar they choose really fits the character they want to roleplay for 20 minutes.

Nate: I hope the music and sound design inspires a sense of story and nostalgia. And I hope some of the melodies stick with players like those classic RPG melodies did with me. Legends of Trivia, along with five other all-new games, are coming to The Jackbox Party Pack 11 this fall on Xbox! Follow Jackbox Games on Instagram and TikTok to keep up with our games as they get announced.

Be Kind. Be Clever. Be Radical.

I started making KreatureKind because I wanted to tell a different kind of story – one where kindness prevails, and where changing the world means not only rolling up your sleeves but also opening your heart.

In a world that sometimes feels too loud and too cynical, I hope KreatureKind offers a space to slow down and play with purpose. The game offers an optimistic outlook on activism, sustainability and building a better future together, as well as provides you with a toolbox for how to approach people with which you disagree.

There’s definitely a challenge to be found in the game – plenty of tough choices, synergies to discover, and high-stakes showdowns. But underneath it all is a message I believe in: Kindness is powerful. And sometimes, it’s radical.

Emotional, Rational, or Factual

To maximize your success in KreatureKind, you first need to understand how the HP bars differ slightly from those in other games you may have played.

Since KreatureKind is about debates rather than physical fighting, HP stands for Hypothesis Points. The bars are divided into segments, individually called Hypotheses, which come in three colors – pink for emotional, green for rational, and blue for factual. They represent what is stopping the character from agreeing with and joining your cause. Pink means that they are currently vulnerable to emotional arguments. They are also resistant to factual arguments for the time being, and rational arguments made by the characters have increased effectiveness (it’s their current Focus). Think of it as a rock-paper-scissors situation.

Keep an eye on your own current Focus, and which type of argument your opponents are Vulnerable and Resistant to. It’s important to plan the order of the cards you play, because their effect normally doesn’t pass over between hypotheses. In the example below, Riley is trying to convince her brother Ricky that she has to leave their home town in an effort to save magic. You can finish the encounter in two rounds, but you have to play your cards in a specific order. (Please note that this is early in the game, before Resistance and Focus have been introduced. The card order is scripted in this encounter, to introduce the mechanics in a controlled way.)

On your first round, you are given the choice between a defensive healing card and three offensive ones – one green and two blue. Since Ricky’s current hypothesis is blue, the two blue cards are most effective against him. Saving the green card for last will take 3 HP off the next hypothesis rather than two.

Next, while still in a green hypothesis, starting with the green card and using the pink and blue ones after that will bring down the rest of Ricky’s HP to 0. Starting with a blue or pink card, on the other hand, will leave one HP in the segment and forgo part of the following card’s effect.

The goal is to always give you interesting choices – even with simple cards. Should you receive a hand that isn’t particularly useful in the current situation, you still need to consider if you want to play them anyway. Discarding playable cards decreases that character’s Attention, meaning opponents are less likely to target them. Great in some situations, less desirable in others.

Ability Cards – the Core of Each Activist

Each of the seven playable characters in KreatureKind has a unique balance of offensive and defensive argument cards. Offensive ones affect opponents’ HP, and defensive ones may return HP to your own characters, or add Block or Prep. Block shields incoming effects, and Prep deals removed HP right back to the casting opponent.

Argument cards are not the only types of cards in KreatureKind, however. What truly makes each playable character unique is their set of yellow Ability cards.

In the screenshot above, Luca’s two Ability cards use “Curse” cards (in keeping with his love of pranks). If you go all-in on this tactic, you can all but make the opponents work for you. The other characters take on roles akin to a tank, healer, a DPS character, etc. Most of their Ability cards are cast just like any other, and their unique effect is clear on the card.

Other Ability cards have 1-3 Slots on them, which can be filled by other cards. Typically, the card’s effect will be boosted based on how many slots you fill. In the example above, the selected card goes from a single-target to effectively becoming an AOE, depending on how many other cards you use. In some cases, the sacrifice may seem far too great, as the effect may not be enough to justify. However, the same card can be invaluable during another turn. Choose wisely!

A World Worth Saving (and Hanging Out In)

Beyond the cards and the tactics, KreatureKind is an optimistic game about activism and good vibes.

Along with an amazing cast of freelancers, I have filled the game with vibrant, hand-drawn art, a flow-inducing lofi soundtrack, and a cast of lovable weirdos who bring the world to life. You’ll meet cryptids, mythological creatures and barely copyright-dodging fantasy monsters, as well as a few good old dorky humans. They all belong to one of the seven magical factions (who cast spells through the means of for example cooking, programming and dancing), and each gives you a unique dialogue before and after the encounter.

Oh, and some drink Human energy drinks. Because they are monsters.

Play KreatureKind on Xbox

Whether you’re a card game veteran or just here for the vibes, we hope you find a faction you love, a monster you want to hug, and maybe even a cause worth fighting for – with words.

KreatureKind

Valiant Game Studio, Aurora Punks

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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Magic is disappearing forever, unless your brave group of activists can save it!

After centuries of increasing magic use, the world’s mana well is running dry. If entirely depleted, magic will be gone forever.

This does not go unnoticed by Riley and her friends Mitra and Yui. They set out from their hometown, trying to convince people and monsters to use mana more consciously. Along the way, they meet and team up with other like-minded people. Who could resist Tau the cook’s warm hugs, Quinn’s epic role-playing sessions, or Finley’s thought-provoking games? Perhaps they will even befriend the world famous rockstar Luca! Each of the activists contribute to the cause with their unique sets of debate skills, which they hone along the way.

Easy to learn, hard to master
KreatureKind offers unique gameplay, which is approachable to beginners while still giving seasoned players a proper challenge. If you’re new to this kind of game, you’ll figure it out. Played every card battler on the market? These monsters will still give you a run for your money!

Discover, unlock, upgrade
Supercharge the seven playable characters by unlocking and upgrading cards! The mysterious former activist’s shop may just have the card you need to succeed. For a permanent boost to your team member’s debate skills, plushies give you the edge that will tip the scales in your favour.

Go on campaign
Win the game by convincing KreatureKind’s seven magical factions to join your cause! Enjoy exploring vibrant villages, forests, and cities filled with troubled creatures and charming NPCs. Debate your way through the randomly generated maps and persuade each of the faction leaders to support you.

Summer Game Fest earlier this month was an absolute whirlwind, and I’m still buzzing from the incredible energy we felt in Los Angeles where more than 100 journalists and content creators got their hands on the very first Dying Light: The Beast gameplay demo. The cheers when they beat the giant Behemoth, the screams when they walked into a jump scare in the dark, and the joy when they ripped heads right off of zombie shoulders – it’s music to my ears!

We’ve shown a glimpse of what’s coming: a raw, brutal return to the roots of what makes Dying Light so special, but with a monstrous twist. And this experience was not just available to the few lucky people at Play Days, but to everyone who enjoys the thrill of an open world survival horror action game!

The Return of a Hero, Reimagined

Yes, you saw correctly. Kyle Crane – the legendary hero of the original Dying Light – is back. But he’s different from the Kyle you remember. He’s been through unspeakable horrors. Years of painful genetic experiments at the hands of the Baron have changed who he is – what he is. He now carries both human and infected DNA, a furious inner conflict that fuels his new abilities but also brings him to the brink of humanity.

We’ve designed Dying Light: The Beast to let you truly feel that struggle. One moment, you’re the agile survivor, relying on parkour and precision. The next, you’re unleashing raw, beast-like power, tearing enemies apart with primal brutality. In the beginning of Dying Light: The Beast you won’t have full control over your powers but once you do, it’s pushing the brutality of our combat system beyond anything you’ve experienced before.

This visceral brutality was among the best received elements from people who played the game. Whether they were expertly chaining parkour into a dropkick that sent an infected flying, or one-handedly crushing the skulls of an enemy with brute force – the reactions were priceless. We constantly heard shouts of “Oh, hell yeah!” and naughty chuckles as players pulled off those over-the-top, bone-crunching finishers.

Fear the Nights!

One of the most vocal pieces of feedback we received from Dying Light 2: Stay Human was about the night. Many players told us, quite rightly, that we had perhaps made it a little too accessible. We heard you loud and clear. With The Beast, we are taking the night back to its terrifying glory. For me, one of the most terrifying sounds in the demo was when Kyle’s wristwatch beeps and marks the end of a day. That “golden hour” moment when the sun dips below the horizon – that’s when the world completely transforms.

With the environment in Castor Woods so dramatically changed, the night offers a completely different challenge. The sense of dread, the urgency, the feeling that every shadow hides a new horror… it’s all dialed up to eleven. When you turn off the flashlight in the woods, it’s truly pitch black and leaves you easily disoriented. Surrounded by our apex predators – the Volatiles – every shadow makes you question “was it just a bush or one of them?” We even play with that primal fear systematically: Don’t be surprised if we spawn a zombie right behind the tree you just checked a few moments ago…

Your Open World Playground

The mission that is shown in the gameplay demo is a great example of how any given day in the decaying, post-apocalyptic world of Castor Woods might look like: You start in the parkour-paradise that the old town offers you, climb and jump the rooftops, loot through the beautiful, hand-crafted interiors. Then you find yourself in the middle of a forest at night, fight off biters to secure a safe house, solve parkour puzzles to get to places that otherwise would be hidden, and plow through hordes of zombies in a 4×4 truck.

But Dying Light: The Beast is a true open world game at heart. And that means not everyone sticks to the same path. We saw some truly hilarious and ingenious approaches during Play Days. Roughly a third of all players just bailed the basement after putting the fuse back in – refusing to fight the horde we deliberately put there so they learn about their Beast-like powers.

Two separate journalists were so obsessed with dropkicks that they ignored most of the other combat options. I swear, they tried to kick every single enemy off a rooftop! We practically had to hold them down and beg them to finish at least one of Baron’s soldiers the traditional way to loot a rifle for the boss fight at the end!

Another was so fascinated by the firecracker decoys that he decided to lure a horde of biters to the encounter with the soldiers. Instead of getting his own hands dirty, he watched from a far how zombies and human NPCs fought it out – and just sneaked past the chaos.

This is what Dying Light is all about for us: player freedom. We set the stage, we provide the tools, but how you navigate that world, how you approach its challenges, is entirely up to you and sometimes your creativity even surprises the people who make the game.

For us, Dying Light: The Beast is the most important game we’ve ever made. It’s a culmination of more than 10 years of experience in the open world survival horror genre – the best Dying Light game so far. But it’s not just for players who know the other games of the series. The nature of Kyle’s story is the perfect entry point to the franchise – after more than a decade in captivity, the world is as new to him as it is to newcomers.

See you in Castor Woods when Dying Light: The Beast launches on August 22, 2025 on PC and Xbox Series X|S. And good luck. You’re going to need it!

Dying Light: The Beast

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**Important: Anyone who purchased the Ultimate Edition of Dying Light 2 Stay Human will receive Dying Light: The Beast at no additional charge.**

Pre-order the Standard Edition now to get the exclusive Hero of Harran Bundle, which contains:
– Ultimate Survivor Outfit
– Harran Combat Knife (+ Upgradable Blueprint)
– The Follower Crossbow (+ Upgradable Blueprint)
– In Jade’s Memory Pistol (+ Upgradable Blueprint)
– Castor Woods Patrol

You are Kyle Crane. After being captured by the Baron and enduring his painful experiments for years, you escape. But the scars remain. Left on the edge of humanity with both human and zombie DNA, you struggle to control your inner beast and the conflict that comes with it. But you’ll need to, if you want to get your revenge on the man who did this to you. A unique blend of open world and action survival horror, Dying Light: The Beast is set in the beautiful, yet dangerous valley of Castor Woods that’s now overrun with zombies rather than tourists. To take your former captor down, you’ll need to form fragile alliances, as well as utilize all the combat and traversal options in your arsenal. But be careful: out here, each step is a fight for survival, especially once the sun sets and the tension heightens as the true horrors come out at night!
Half Beast, Half Survivor
Become Kyle Crane, a unique hero with DNA of a survivor… and a beast. Switch between two playstyles and experience a fierce inner conflict between man and monster, leading to the ultimate embrace of unstoppable strength.

Primal Brutality
Take the raw savagery of Dying Light’s combat to the extreme and push brutality beyond human limits as you crush skulls, rip heads off, and tear enemies in half struggling to control the hero’s constantly evolving, rage fueled, beast-like powers.

Own the day, fear the night
A signature of the Dying Light series – two vastly different experiences of day and night merge into one unforgettable whole. Scavenge and explore by day, mindful of the constant tension of the moving clock – as when the sun sets, the night unleashes horrors that leave you with only three choices: run, hide, or fight for your life.

Run the Rooftops, Rule the Roads
Feel the rush of best-in-class first-person parkour as you jump from rooftop to rooftop and climb over any obstacle using a movement system accessible to all, yet rewarding those who master it. Then take the wheel of an off-road vehicle and plow through hordes of zombies enjoying unparalleled freedom of open world traversal.

Beautiful Zombie Apocalypse
Breathtaking next-gen visuals bring the handcrafted zombie apocalypse to life, where every detail tells a story of survival. Get lost in the majesty of Swiss-Alps inspired valley of Castor Woods with various biomes – tourist town, industrial area, national park, farm fields, swamps – full of beauty… and decay.

Share the adventure
Band together in up to 4-player co-op to take on the dangers of Castor Woods, where every fight, every discovery and every twisting step of the story can be faced as a group. Use shared progression to conquer the entire adventure side by side, as you face relentless enemies, scavenge for resources and save each other from the brink of death.

Picture this: you’re standing in the heart of a storm, lightning crackling in the sky, the ground trembling as if the earth itself feels your rage. Around you, wolves snarl and bears roar, ready to strike at your command. This is the primal power of the Druid, first introduced in Diablo II, making a triumphant return in Diablo IV, and soon to have their debut in Diablo Immortal on July 3.

Druidsrepresent a fascinating blend of feral instincts, nature-based magic, and stoic survivalism. Let’s dive into the evolution of this iconic playable class.

Origins of the Druid

In Diablo lore, the Druids are a reserved and reflective people, deeply connected to nature and its primal forces. Though they share a historical link with the Barbarians, Druids follow their own path. Where Barbarians celebrate raw, unshackled might, Druids harness nature’s power with precision and balance. Picture them as the calm before the storm—until they morph into a bear and decimate their foes, that is.

The Druid design pulls heavily from European (Celtic and German) myths and folklore, particularly the idea of shamans and natural spellcasters who draw power from the earth. However, the Diablo universe evolves these archetypes into something uniquely suited to its grim world, drawing a look and feel from the raw, primal essence of Sanctuary’s harsh wilderness, blending ferocity and mysticism in equal measure.

The Druid’s Skill Set

The Druid class skill kit offers a mix of nature-based elemental magic, shapeshifting abilities, and summoning loyal animal companions to aid in battle. Here’s what makes them a force to be reckoned with:

Elemental Magic

Druids wield the raw power of nature through earth-shattering spells, crackling lightning attacks, and poison damage. These abilities represent the destructive beauty of natural forces.

Summoning Companions

Choose from loyal wolves, towering bears, or ravenous vines, depending on the playstyle you favor. Your summons not only fight at your side but can be pivotal for drawing aggro or dealing critical damage.

Shapeshifting

Need even more power? Transform into a hulking Werebear for devastating melee attacks or a nimble Werewolf for swift strikes. This dynamic shapeshifting adds a visceral touch and lets you unleash your unique adventuring style.

The Druid’s Evolution

The Druid class has come a long way since its Diablo II debut. Each iteration refines the fantasy, addressing gameplay mechanics while holding onto the Druid’s core identity.

Diablo II (2000)

The Druid made an unforgettable debut, combining shapeshifting abilities with elemental magic to create a class deeply attuned to the forces of nature. Players could transform into a ferocious werewolf or a sturdy werebear, each offering unique tactical advantages that catered to different playstyles.

Elemental abilities provided additional versatility, allowing Druids to unleash the devastating power of storms and flames. Armed with primal weapons like axes, clubs, and special polearms, the Druid’s combat style resonated with its connection to the natural world.

Narratively, the Druid stood apart from other classes, with their isolation adding an air of mystique to enhance their lore.

Diablo IV (2023)

The Druid emerges as a class rich with dynamic possibilities. Earth and storm spells now deliver visually striking abilities, including summoning earthquakes to disrupt foes or unleashing lightning storms for devastating long-range attacks. Players can seamlessly transition between human, werewolf, and werebear forms during combat, and for further customization, specific items enable them to adopt their preferred form as a default, opening hybrid strategies like a resilient, earth-powered werebear or an agile, storm-infused werewolf.

Adding to the versatility, Totems return as specialized off-hand items, enriching the Druid’s arsenal with tailored bonuses that complement their iconic staves, axes, and clubs. These tools allow for builds that ensure a personalized experience. The Druid’s lore gains depth in their role as guardians of the wild and their command over nature’s elements.

Diablo Immortal (2022):

The Druid’s entry as the 9^th playable class channels an untamed, primal energy, embracing a neolithic essence that stands apart even from the Scosglen Druids of Diablo IV. This version is wild and reckless, wielding the raw forces of nature with ferocity rather than control. Characterized as a hermit with a quirky and enigmatic personality, the Sharval Druid thrives in isolation, adding an unpredictable melee/summoner hybrid charm to the battlefield.

With Wild Magic at their command, their focused skillset and adaptability make them a versatile and fearsome force, while their eccentric, hermitic persona brings an air of mystique to the fast-paced mobile world of Diablo Immortal. Whether shaping the battlefield with elemental fury or summoning swarms of loyal creatures, this Druid iteration offers a uniquely feral experience.

Join the Pack

Balancing nostalgia with innovation, the Druid has maintained its identity while adapting its skills to fit the evolving mechanics of the Diablo universe.

The Druid’s fantasy is timeless. Whether you’re commanding the forces of nature, shapeshifting into feral beasts, or summoning animal allies, the class provides an immersive and customizable experience. There’s nothing quite like the feeling of smashing your enemies as a Werebear, followed by unleashing a storm of ravens to clear the battlefield. It’s gameplay that walks the line between serenity and ferocity.

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