Deliver Us Mars
Starting February’s lineup is Deliver Us Mars, the sequel to Keoken Interactive’s award-winning sci-fi adventure game, Deliver Us The Moon. Explore new frontiers on a suspense-fuelled, high-stakes mission to recover the ARK colony ships stolen by the mysterious Outward. Deliver Us Mars is an atmospheric sci-fi adventure game that is coming to PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S on February 2nd.
Explore new frontiers on a suspense-fuelled, high-stakes mission to recover the ARK colony ships stolen by the mysterious Outward
Deliver Us Mars takes place ten years after the Fortuna mission. After a mysterious distress call from Mars, Earth’s youngest astronaut Kathy Johanson joins the Zephyr and its crew on one last mission. Board the Zephyr as you journey from Earth to the surface of Mars. Traverse and endure its harsh and unforgiving terrain using both brains and brawn to overcome mental and physical challenges. Experience Deliver Us Mars‘s emotionally fuelled narrative with engaging gameplay. Every moment is handcrafted in bringing a suspenseful narrative alongside music from award-winning composer Sander Van Zanten. Alongside the gameplay, Deliver Us Mars uses state-of-the-art motion capture containing stunning graphics and real-time ray-traced shadows and reflections, all powered by Unreal Engine.
Hogwarts Legacy
Next up is the highly anticipated Hogwarts Legacy, an immersive, open-world action RPG that delves into a never before seen era of the wizarding world. Developed by Avalanche Software and published by Warner Bros, become your own customisable witch or wizard in a new adventure, set in the world first introduced in the world of Harry Potter. Hogwarts Legacy releases on February 10th (February 7th for Deluxe Edition owners) for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. The game will release for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on April 4th, and for Nintendo Switch on July 25th.
Take to the skies across numerous locations, Freely roam Hogwarts and other locations from the books. Live the unwritten this February
Experience Hogwarts in the 1800s. Play as a student who holds the key to an ancient secret that threatens to tear the wizarding world apart. Experience the wizarding world in an unexplored era to uncover a hidden truth from its past. Battle against trolls, Dark Wizards, goblins and more as you face a dangerous villain threatening the fate of the wizarding world. Embark on a journey through the halls of Hogwarts, the town of Hogsmeade, the treacherous Forbidden Forest and the surrounding Overland area. Learn spells, brew potions, grow plants and tend to magical beasts along your journey. Get sorted into your house, forge relationships and master skills to become the witch or wizard you want to be. Your legacy is what you make of it. Live the Unwritten.
Wanted: Dead
From the makers of Ninja Gaiden and Dead or Alive, experience a new hybrid slasher/shooter in Wanted: Dead. Follow the adventures of an elite squad taking on corruption in a new third-person adventure. Wanted: Dead releases on February 14th for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
Plough through mercenaries, gang members and private military contractors in a spectacular cyberpunk adventure
Play as Lt. Hannah Stone, a member of the Zombie Unit, an elite Hong Kong police squad. They’re tasked with cleaning up the city from all forms of criminal factions, all while uncovering a major corporate conspiracy. Wanted: Dead supplies players with a wide range of deadly moves, over 50 brutal finishers, and advanced cyberpunk weaponry. Battle inside and outside using a curated selection of guns from the classic assault rifle to the explosive grenade launcher.
Wanted: Dead brings a truly hardcore experience that mimics the PS2-era’s experimental titles. Challenging fights are ahead, steel your resolve and use every tactic to your advantage. Battle through hordes of mercenaries, synthetics and private security forces in classic hack n slash gameplay. Relive the ways of the old school beat ’em ups in a twist on the established genre.
Wild Hearts
The next game coming this month is EA’s next game in their EA Original program, Wild Hearts, a unique twist on the hunting genre. Begin an epic adventure in a fantasy world inspired by feudal Japan on February 16th for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Take on great wild beasts alone or hunt with friends in seamless co-op
Developed by Omega Force, the Japanese studio behind the Dynasty Warriors franchise and in partnership with EA Originals, Wild Hearts takes you on an epic adventure set in a fantasy world inspired by feudal Japan. Hunt down giant beasts infused by nature, survive their ferocious attacks and learn from their behaviours. Use an assortment of weapons from the beasts you defeat to progress through the adventure to take on deadlier creatures. Wield ancient technology known as Karakuri, enabling players to adapt their environment into a fatal hunting ground.
Go at the Kemono as either a lone wolf or unite with up to two players to form a pack to stalk and hunt your prey. Create your own customisable character with numerous weapons and armour created from the beasts slain. Explore a fantasy version of feudal Japan where each hunting ground is based on each of the four seasons. Form your hunting pack this February in an epic new adventure.
Like a Dragon: Ishin!
Next up is a remake of the samurai spin-off of the Yakuza series, Like a Dragon: Ishin! Return to 18th-century Japan where characters from the Yakuza franchise, take on new roles set in the chaotic Bakumatsu phase of the Edo period. Like a Dragon: Ishin! releases on February 21st for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
Take your revenge on those who have wronged you in a new engine for the remake of the classic spin-off to the Yakuza franchise
Play as Sakamoto Ryōma, a samurai on a path of revenge against a mysterious assassin who murdered his mentor. In order to discover who the killer is, Ryōma infiltrates the grim Shinsengumi. In addition, several characters of the game are also recast with new actors, who have previously portrayed other characters in the mainline titles, notably from Yakuza 0, Yakuza 6: The Song of Life, and Yakuza: Like a Dragon. The game features an open world focusing on a powerful feudal domain and castle town in east Japan, Tosa, and Japan’s capital city at the time Kyo.
The remake of Ishin! retains most of the gameplay system from the original game, with the exception of the Trooper Cards which can now be used in regular combat. Ishin! utilizes a robust combat system similar to past Yakuza games, with four unique fighting styles. Use the Swordsman class to wield a katana as your primary weapon. The Gunslinger class lets you take out a pistol, the Brawler class is all about hand-to-hand combat. Finally, the Wild Dancer class uses a combination of both sword and gunplay. Alongside the serious narrative, Ishin! is full of minigames like Karaoke, chicken races, a fighting arena, and many more.
Atomic Heart
Finally going gold and releasing this month, Atomic Heart is finally gracing our game libraries. The first-person shooter set in a mad and sublime utopian world is set for release on February 21st for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
Use fantastic abilities and wreak havoc when battling the robot uprising of Atomic Heart
Welcome to a utopian world of wonders and perfection, in which humans live in harmony with their loyal and fervent robots. At least that’s how it was until a tragic accident or global conspiracy disrupted the peace. Now there are mutant creatures, terrifying machines and superpowered robots rebelling against their creators. It’s all down to you to stop the rebellion and find out what lies behind the curtain.
Take part in explosive encounters with numerous hordes of wild machines. Using the combat abilities granted by your experimental power glove, your arsenal of blades and cutting-edge weaponry, fight for your life and adapt to each encounter to survive. use the environment and upgrade your equipment to overcome challenges and fight for good. Use your environment and combine your skills and resources to upgrade your equipment to fulfil your mission. In order to reach the truth, you’ll have to pay in blood.
Horizon: Call of the Mountain
PlayStation will be releasing its newest generation of virtual reality in February, this includes an array of launch titles. One such launch title is Horizon: Call of the Mountain, releasing February 22nd for the PlayStation VR2.
Experience the majestic world of Horizon like never before in this new adventure for PlayStation VR2
In Horizon: Call of the Mountain, play as Ryas, a disgraced former Carja soldier, searching for redemption. Ascend the towering peaks of the Carja Sundom as you piece together a new mystery surrounding the machines. Encounter new and returning characters such as the star of the Horizon games, Aloy. View the breathtaking world of Horizon Call of the Mountain in 360 degrees. Interact with your surroundings using the PlayStation VR2 Sense controllers.
Enter a living, breathing world of dangerous machines, tribal lore, and exciting quests. Experience the sensations of height and wonder as you take in stunning vistas across the Carja and Nora homelands. Embark on a journey with multiple paths to take where you’ll have to look all around you to uncover the secrets of the mountains. Use intuitive movements to climb vast mountains, hunt machines, shoot your bow and craft items from raw materials. Conquer colossal peaks, overcome fearsome machines and uncover a hidden danger to the world of Horizon as you answer the call of the mountain in an immersive new adventure for PlayStation VR2.
Blood Bowl 3
Brutal, crazy, tactical… this is BLOOD BOWL! The iconic death sport returns in Blood Bowl 3, releasing on February 23rd on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S. Blood Bowl 3 will be coming to Nintendo Switch later this year.
Create your team, then crush, mulch and cheat your way to the top!
Blood Bowl is back, the Warhammer spin-off return for a third instalment, promising more chaos and bloodshed on the pitch. and faithfully using the latest board game rules and new content. Take charge of a team from amongst the 12 available races, each with unique characteristics, and stop your opponents from advancing by carefully positioning your players. Dodge or mercilessly eliminate whoever gets in your way and reach the end zone to score the decisive touchdown! Create your team, recruit your players, customize their appearance, emblems and armour, recruit cheerleaders and a coach, and then take part in the most ferocious competitions in the Old World.
Take part in the solo campaign where you’ll participate in a new Blood Bowl event: the Clash of Sponsors. Participate with the race of your choosing and take on teams sponsored by the most influential parties in the Old World. Create a team to dominate the campaign, and then when the dust settles, take your team online. In addition to the campaign and friendly matches against other players or the AI, Blood Bowl 3 has a brand-new competitive mode which lets you compete against players of all levels, from around the world. Players can join a league, with new management options and the possibility of creating and configuring their own tournaments the way they want.
Sons of the Forest
Now for something vicious, the sequel to the acclaimed survival game, The Forest will be landing this February. Sons of the Forest is the next entry in cooperative survival horror and releases for PC on February 23rd.
Surrounded by deadly cannibals and unearthly creatures, you must adapt to their ways in order to survive.
Sent to find a missing billionaire on a remote island, enter a cannibal-infested hellscape. Craft, build, and struggle to survive, alone or with friends, in this terrifying new open-world survival horror simulator. Experience complete freedom, tackle the world how you want, where you go, what you do, and how best to survive. Sons of the Forest doesn’t contain any NPC’s barking orders at you or handing you missions to complete, what happens in this game is down to you. Survive alone, or with friends. Share items and work together to build defences. Bring back up to explore above and below ground.
Enter a world where nowhere is safe, where a range of mutated creatures can come out at any moment. Armed with pistols, axes, stun batons and more, protect yourself and those you care for. Build and craft numerous items and buildings using your trusty axe and the supplies of the island. Pluck fresh salmon directly from streams in spring and summer. Collect and store meat for the cold winter months. You’re not alone on this island, so as winter rolls in and food and resources become scarce you won’t be the only one looking for a meal.
Octopath Traveller 2
Finally, the brand-new entry in the Octopath Traveler series will be gracing us this month. The story takes place in Solistia, a land comprising an eastern and western continent divided by the sea. Octopather Traveler 2 releases on February 24th for Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5.
Begin your adventure as one of eight new travellers, each with their own origins, motivations, and unique skills
In a bustling era, wherein large vessels navigate busy sea routes and the power of steam gives birth to new technologies. In this faraway realm, eight travellers hailing from different regions venture forth for their own reasons. Step into their shoes and explore the land as you see fit, using their unique talents to aid you along your journey. Octopath Traveller 2‘s staple HD-2D graphics returns, reaching even greater heights.
Familiar mechanics from the original game have been preserved, like the freedom to develop your traveller’s jobs and skills, as well as the Break and Boost system that made battles so exhilarating. Each traveller has a unique set of Path Actions they can use to battle townspeople, obtain items, and take others along in their travels. Where will you go? What will you do? Every path is yours to take.
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