Early access releases are the talk of the town as two behemoths of highly anticipated titles are offered at least partially, while a long-awaited Telltale game is finally given some relieving news. Today, Game Rant’s weekly recap takes a look at some of the most notable headlines from the past week.
Mortal Kombat 1launches its newest DLC character to anyone who’s opted for them in early access, andKingdom Come Deliverance 2is revealed after a bit of a tease from the developer. All that and more in this week’s roundup ofgames industry news.
Mortal Kombat 1 Launches Ermac in Early Access
Mortal Kombat 1’s latest DLC kombatant, Ermac, has been released for early access players and already looks incredibly strong with a ton of pressure potential while paired with Janet Cage as a Kameo.
No Rest for the Wicked Releases in Early Access
Following six years of development atOri’s Moon Studios,No Rest for the Wickedhas been released in early access. The precision action-RPG has a roadmap of content to expect in early access, and while performance issues are already being fixed it’ll be interesting to see how it shapes up in the coming months.
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Announced
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2was announcedand is already scheduled for a release this year.
The Wolf Among Us 2 is Given a Development Update
Telltale’sThe Wolf Among Us 2has been tight-lipped for quite some time. Thankfully, it seems more is ready to be shared as a development update and new screenshots emerge.
Hades 2’s Closed Early Access Technical Test Drops
A big week for early access releases,Hades 2has suddenly dropped its closed technical test, revealing more of the sameHadesgoodness fans remember.
Features
Marvel’s Spider-Man 3is somewhere on the horizon amid Insomniac’s other plans and while its original story has been captivating thus far, leaning into one comic book storyline could serve the studio well concerning how it likes to depict its slate of playable characters.
Movies & TV
Amazon’sFalloutseries features distinct leads that propel certain narratives forward and have already become beloved additions to the game’s extended lore.
Guides
Helldivers 2’s new defense campaigns have been an overnight success with a ton of popularity since they debuted. Promoting teamwork at a pace that is as refreshing as it is tense, there’s a couple of crucial strategies players need to employ to ensure a successful outcome.
Game Rant Exclusives
The Last Case of Benedict Foxwasn’t received incredibly well when it first launched as a 2D Metroidvania with Lovecraftian visuals, and itsDefinitive Editiondoesn’t move the needle enough to overlook clunky puzzle UI or unresponsive and repetitive combat.
