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CoD: Black Ops 6 Patch Notes Detail Fixes For Multiplayer And Zombies Modes

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 03:13

A small update arrived to Black Ops 6 on July 8. The developer's patch notes detail bug fixes and improvements for multiplayer and Zombies, including changes to Grief mode and the new Abomination Challenge mode.

On the multiplayer side, the update fixed a bug in Black Ops 6 that previously caused players to be revealed when using the RC-XD scorestreak. It also addressed an issue where the Commando default loadout class would not have an extra piece of lethal equipment. The developer says various stability issues were also fixed, but the specific details of these weren't provided in the patch notes.

For Zombies, the update made adjustments to Season 4's new Abomination Challenge limited-time mode. The developer has reduced the amount of damage Mo takes from the Aetherella Trap, and it addressed an issue where Mo could sometimes take a large amount of damage when spawning near a player. Previously, the challenge for killing Mo with a trap would not award the "Abomination Challenge Completion" calling card and Hidden Power GobbleGum, but the update fixes this error, and it should now award the appropriate rewards.

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Nintendo Collabs With Crocs For Animal Crossing Footwear

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 02:41

Nintendo has announced an Animal Crossing collaboration with popular footwear company Crocs, and the results are pretty much exactly what you'd expect.

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The Animal Crossing-themed Crocs, which are set to launch August 26, will be available in both kids' and adult sizes. The shoes sport a green forest background on the top segment and a water scene on the bottom inspired by the game's locales. A variety of Animal Crossing Jibbitz charms come pre-installed on the shoes, including beloved characters like K.K. Slider, Isabelle, Tom Nook, and Timmy & Tommy--but additional charms can be purchased separately on the website.

These Animal Crossing-themed Crocs will be available August 26.

"Since its debut in 2001, the games have been enjoyed by millions of players worldwide, becoming a cherished title for fans of all ages," Nintendo said in its official announcement. The company feels that the shoes will "help you step into a relaxing, nature-filled world with your favorite characters right at your feet."

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There Are "Plans To Fix" Diablo 4's Annoying Invulnerable-Boss Mechanics, Blizzard Says

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 02:16

One of the most annoying parts of Diablo 4's endgame may soon see changes, as Blizzard has said it's looking to "fix" boss fight immunity phases.

In a response to a fan on X (via Wowhead) asking for Blizzard to remove the immunity phases from endgame bosses like Duriel, Andariel, and the Harbinger of Hatred, Diablo director of content and social marketing Adam Fletcher had a short-and-to-the-point answer.

There are plans to fix this up.

— Adam Fletcher (@PezRadar) June 27, 2025

"There are plans to fix this up," Fletcher said.

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Prime Day: Lord Of The Rings 4K Trilogy For $55, New Middle-earth 6-Film Collection For $100

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 02:08
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Fans of Peter Jackson's adaptations of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit can get terrific deals on 4K Blu-ray box sets at Amazon during the retailer's Prime Day 2025 sale. The Middle-earth 6-Film Collection is on sale for only $100 (was $210) at Amazon and Walmart. This massive 30-disc 4K box set includes both trilogies on 4K Blu-ray, 1080p Blu-ray, and digital. You can also get stellar discounts when purchasing the trilogies separately: The Lord of the Rings Trilogy is only $55 (was $90), and The Hobbit Trilogy is $39.33 (was $90).

All three of the 4K Blu-ray box sets come with the theatrical and extended cuts of the movies, but the new Middle-earth 6-Film 4K Collection is the only one that includes digital and standard 1080p Blu-ray editions, too. Amazon also has standard Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit Blu-ray box sets for cheap, and multiple of these collections are eligible for the retailer's B2G1 Free Blu-ray Sale.

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Ready Or Not Dev Clarifies Content Changes, Rejects Accusations of Censorship

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 01:56

Ready or Not developer VOID Interactive faced backlash in June for "censoring" the game to comply with the console certification process. The developer has defended its choices as not fundamentally altering Ready or Not's violence or its grim tone, but instead making minimal alterations to ensure compliance with the requirements of other platforms. In the wake of the backlash, VOID Interactive has released a new statement that clarifies exactly what content has been altered, going as far as to include "before" and "after" images to illustrate changes.

The statement emphasizes that no major changes have come to Ready or Not's shootouts. Players can still sever the limbs of foes with gunfire and it still includes plenty of blood and guts. However, players can no longer dismember the dead bodies of enemies. Elsewhere, the update removes nudity, softens an allusion to child sexual-abuse material, and replaces a convulsing NPC with a sleeping one. The statement elaborates, "The effects of gore and violence -- key to the game’s immersive realism -- have not been toned down...we’ve only made changes where absolutely required, and only to the letter of the regulations -- no further."

The statement has not halted the backlash. Portions of the game's community has continued to review bomb Ready or Not. While the overall rating is steady at "very positive," recent reviews have plummeted to "mostly negative." Multiple reviewers claim the changes have had a dramatic effect on the game's tone. One says, "It now feels like just another generic tactical shooter, weighed down by clunky AI and stripped of the atmosphere that set it apart." Other reviews find the controversy incredibly silly, with one reviewer advising the aggrieved to "touch grass."

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Diablo 4 Now Has An Infinite Damage-Bug So Easy, Anyone Can Do It

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 01:26

Diablo 4 Season 9 launched July 1, and it hasn't taken long for players to discover an infinite-damage bug for the Sorcerer class that is trivializing the ARPG's hardest content. Even worse, it's not hard to replicate.

As broken down by Diablo content creator Mekuna (via PC Gamer), the bug revolves around the Sorcerer's Enlightenment Key Passive, which can be activated by casting skills of a different element to generate Enlightenment stacks. At 100 stacks, the Sorcerer becomes Enlightened and benefits from increased damage, mana regeneration, and attack speed for a limited time.

That's simple enough, but the passive is currently interacting with a new seasonal power, Smoldering Embers, that for some reason causes the damage bonus from Enlightenment to go through the roof when entering portals to a new area. By proccing Enlightenment right before going to a portal, the Sorcerer's elemental damage multipliers start to go up exponentially, with Mekuna's video showing how at one point, after going through several portals using the bug, his Sorcerer had plus 581,000,000,000% more Lightning damage.

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Tolkien Illustrated Special Editions Are Up To $140 Off For Prime Day, Selling Out Fast

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 01:04
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The beautiful Deluxe Special Editions of The Hobbit and The Silmarillion--with illustrations by J.R.R. Tolkien--are on sale for incredible discounts for Amazon Prime Day 2025. Normally $195 each, Lord of the Rings fans can get The Hobbit: Tolkien Illustrated Special Edition for $77.57 and The Silmarillion for $55.34. These deals are only for Amazon Prime members and are available in limited quantities. More than 50% of copies of The Hobbit had been claimed at the time of writing, so this deal is unlikely to last for the rest of the day (July 8), let alone through the duration of Amazon's big sales event.

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The Walking Dead Heroes Are Coming To Dead By Daylight

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 01:00

In the last nine years, Dead by Daylight has crossed over with numerous horror franchises, so it was inevitable that The Walking Dead would be added to their number. Now, that collaboration is around the corner and three of The Walking Dead's heroes will enter Dead by Daylight.

Behaviour Interactive has shared a teaser trailer for the Dead by Daylight x The Walking Dead collaboration which re-envisions some aspects of the latter's opening credits sequence with the show's iconic theme.

Rick Grimes and Michonne are being added as new survivors, while Daryl Dixon will enter the game through a legendary outfit from The Walking Dead collection. Andrew Lincoln and Norman Reedus are reprising their roles as Rick and Daryl for voiceovers in the game. Danai Gurira--who starred as Michonne in The Walking Dead--wasn't mentioned by name in the announcement.

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Ghost Of Yotei-Focused State Of Play: Start Time, How To Watch, And What To Expect

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 00:55

PlayStation's next State of Play event is all about the upcoming Ghost of Yotei, taking place this week on July 10. Over on the official PlayStation Blog, Sucker Punch Productions said it'll be the "best look yet" at the game with a deep dive into gameplay.

How to watch the Ghost of Yotei State of Play

To check out the Ghost of Yotei State of Play, you just need to head to PlayStation's official Twitch and YouTube channels.

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Those of you in the US will be able to tune into the Ghost of Yotei State of Play in the afternoon, but it'll be a bit of a late one for European viewers, and even later for those in Japan and Australia.

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No ICE In California Bundle Raises Defense Funds With 560 Games For $10

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 00:03

As ICE raids continue to take place across the US, an itch.io bundle has been set up to help raise funds for two organizations. The first is the LA-based Immigrant Defenders Law Center, a "next-generation social justice law firm that defends our immigrant communities against injustices in the immigration system," as described on its website. The second is the Texas-based Raices, an organization that provides "legal and social services to people and families who want to put down roots in the US."

The No ICE in California bundle will set you back only $10, a reasonably easy amount of money to part with considering it's going to two organizations doing important work, but it also nets you 560 games as an added bonus. It mostly includes tabletop games, but there are a number of video games in it, as well as some game-making assets.

Highlights include games like Bombing!! A Graffiti Sandbox, where you can practice your graffiti skills in low-fi environments; Raptor Boyfriend: A High School Romance, a "dating sim about a teen girl who moves to a small secret community of cryptids;" and the tabletop RPG Garfield ± You, a "two player RPG about a person experiencing major milestones in their life, at which time they also are visited by Garfield."

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This New Co-Op Game Uses Music To Shape Its Gameplay

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 00:00

Majjam is the first game from the recently-announced studio Opus Major, and it's an exciting multiplayer adventure game that relies entirely on music to power its gameplay. From the way you traverse the world and engage in combat through to how you interact and explore, Majjam is inspired by "live jam" sessions--where musicians bring their instruments and voices to an improvised musical collaboration.

Majjam is described as a co-op multiplayer adventure and MMO, where you can use your own rhythms, melodies, and harmonies to work together to rescue the world around you. Music, as the world's life force, is the only thing holding back the corruptive element known as Kodé. Kodé is a dark presence that's encouraging death and silence via an ominous fog.

Working together, you and your friends will harness musical energy via jams, using your characters' unique abilities and instruments to solve puzzles, defeat enemies, and ultimately rescue the world.

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The Outlast Trials Season 4 Adds A Killer With Eyes On The Back Of Their Head

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 00:00

I thought the introduction of The Outlast Trials' previous Big Bad, a gun-wielding, man-child mobster named Francisco Barbie, was pretty ruthless of the development team at Red Barrels, but Season 4's introduction of conjoined twins who work together to find and slaughter players is really taking it to another level.

Project Diarchy, The Outlast Trials' latest season of content, is coming on July 15, bringing the new Prime Assets (major enemies) to the game, Otto and Arora Kress. The twins share a single body, but are conjoined in such a way that Arora is almost riding atop Otto's shoulders, pointed in another direction, thus giving the killers more coverage when they're prowling for players in shadows, lockers, or barrels.

Otto wields a chainsaw, while Arora lobs toxic chemicals at players. Together, they have a 360-degree field of vision, which will make sneaking around much harder. Red Barrels says the pair combine to make up "the most difficult Prime Asset [players] have yet faced."

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Save $100 On Arcade1Up Infinity Game Board During Amazon Prime Day

Tue, 07/08/2025 - 23:54
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Arcade1Up's Infinity Game Board has largely maintained its $500 MSRP since launching back in Spring 2023. We've seen $50 discounts here and there, but Prime Day 2025 has brought the biggest deal on the board game tablet yet. Prime members can get the Infinity Game Board for $399 at Amazon.

It's one of many gaming and tech products on sale for new all-time best prices during Amazon's four-day sale (July 8-11).

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You Can Grab This MMORPG For Free On Steam Right Now

Tue, 07/08/2025 - 23:43

Black Desert has been an ongoing MMORPG for almost a decade now, and if you're in the mood for something completely immersive, you can check it out on Steam right now for free--for a few more days, that is. Available until July 10, Black Desert is free, saving you $10, with the DLCs also on sale for 40-50% off.

Part life-sim, part action game, Black Desert is more malleable than similar games. Players can choose to focus on quests and combat, but if trade, commerce, and crafting are more of their thing, the game becomes something more.

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The game currently has almost 60,000 reviews on Steam, with most of them positive, though there are a few mixed reviews in. Over at GameSpot sister site Metacritic, the game is currently sitting at a 73, with the user reviews being exponentially less kind, as is often the case with very popular games.

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Aptly Named Co-Op Climbing Game Peak Continues To Scale Past Higher And Higher All-Time Peak Player Counts

Tue, 07/08/2025 - 23:18

It's been a little under a month since Peak launched, having achieved one million copies sold within its first week, no small feat for a game that was essentially made in a month. Within that same week it managed to climb past 102,000 concurrent players, and as shared by co-developer Aggro Crab, it brushed past that record once again. In the team's own words, "Where's the guy that said the game would be dead in a week?"

Over the weekend, according to SteamDB, the game reached an all-time peak of just under 114,500 players. For comparison, Content Warning, a game from other co-developer Landfall that sits within that slightly hard to define genre of comedy co-op games, achieved an all-time peak of a little over 204,000 when it was released. The big difference there is that Content Warning was free at launch, so Peak's accomplishment is nothing to be sniffed at.

Surviving with friends in PEAK.

Last week, the game received a fresh update with a few bug fixes that was quickly reverted due to inviting in even more bugs missed in testing. Right now the main thing for both developers is prioritizing bug fixes and stability, but in a Steam post from last month they did say that they are "looking into possible updates." No details on what that might include, and that did come with the caveat that you shouldn't expect new content right away.

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8BitDo Ultimate 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Controller Drops To Best Price Yet For Prime Day

Tue, 07/08/2025 - 22:58
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Both models of 8BitDo's flagship Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller are on sale for new best-ever prices at Amazon for Prime Day 2025. Notably, the Ultimate 2 Bluetooth, which supports Nintendo Switch 2, is up for grabs for $56 (was $70) in three different colors. If you don't need Nintendo console support, you can get the Ultimate 2 Wireless for $48 (was $60) in four different color options. The Ultimate 2 is 8BitDo's best and most advanced controller yet thanks to a wealth of customization options and premium components.

These deals are only for Prime members, and a couple of the options are Lightning Deals. You'll notice two options for the white version of the Ultimate 2 Bluetooth below; that's because there's a Lightning Deal listing and a separate listing, both for the same price.

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Lego Insiders Days Sale Includes Big Savings And Special Rewards

Tue, 07/08/2025 - 22:41
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Lego's big Lego Insiders Days sale is now live, offering big discounts on select sets and special rewards for members of its free Lego Insiders rewards program. In addition to the discounts, members can also earn 4x the points they normally would on their purchases, which can then be redeemed for even more rewards and coupons. The Lego Insiders Days Sale runs until July 17, and you'll find the full list of discounted sets below.

Sign up to join Lego Insiders Beekeepers' House and Flower Garden (1,161 pieces) $72 (was $90)

This cute set lets young members of the family create a bee-u-tiful diorama, complete with a garden, cozy home, and a store. It comes with four minidoll characters and cat and rabbit figures.

See at Lego Castle Bed and Breakfast (1,311 pieces) $80 (was $100)

For something more regal, the Castle Bed and Breakfast makes for an eye-catching build. Once completed, you'll find a check-in area, breakfast room, double bedroom, main suite, living room, balcony, bathroom, and an attic. Capping things off is a collection of four minidolls and a dog minifigure.

See at Lego Nook's Cranny & Rosie's House (535 pieces) $60 (was $75)

Animal Crossing has proven to be quite popular in Lego form, and this set gives you all the pieces you need to build the shop Nook’s Cranny and the customizable home of Rosie. You'll get minifigures of Tom Nook and Rosie, and the set features many Easter eggs that reference the hit Animal Crossing games.

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One of our favorite Marvel sets, the Daily Bugle is a massive project focused on the newspaper building. Not only does this set contain numerous odes to the New York way of life, but the tower is packed with various rooms, like editor J. Jonah Jameson's office, working space for Daily Bugle staffers, and more. You're also getting 25 minifigures to pose on the building, including Spider-Man, Venom, and Doc Ock.

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Some of NASA's best technology is gathering lunar dust on the moon, but you can bring some of that space-age magic home with this replica of the Apollo Rover. It doesn't come with minifigures, but it is loaded with small details accurate to the real-deal vehicle, like Apollo 17’s TGE module, tools for extracting moon-rocks, and various other equipment sets that can be separately displayed with name-plates.

See at Lego The Milky Way Galaxy (3,091 pieces) $160 (was $200)

Can Lego be art? The answer is a resounding yes, thanks to sets like this that recreate the majesty of our galaxy. This kit does a fantastic job of bringing the stars to your home, as the selection of pieces do an impressive job in creating a 3D effect of color, depth, and texture. You'll also be building the frame for this, and when you're done, it can easily be hung up on your wall.

See at Lego Blacktron Renegade (1,151 pieces) $80 (was $100)

Back in the late '80s, one of the big Lego lines was Blacktron, and it was succeeded by Blacktron Future Generation in 1991. This set pays homage to that series as it's based on the original, asymmetrical Renegade spaceship design. The modular ship can fit two pilots in the cockpit and it also comes with extra vehicles that you can build.

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Another Animal Crossing set to check out is KK's Concert at the Plaza. This recreates an iconic moment from the video game series, and it's full of extras like a customizable toy flag, a food stand, a vehicle with a removable roof, and minifigures of Isabelle, KK, and Audie.

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This cool tribute to Walt Disney shows just how far the movie-making process has come over a century. While it looks like a vintage film camera at first, once you examine it closer you'll find numerous small details in the build. There's also a film strip with 20 historic stills that you wrap around the camera, and next to it, a director's clapperboard that you can pose Disney himself on alongside other famous characters from the world of animation.

We have seen this set listed for cheaper at other stores and have included links to them, but you obviously won't be getting Lego Insider points if you purchase from them.

See at Lego See at Target See at Amazon Viking Village (2,103 pieces) $97.49 (was $130)

Take a trip back to the Viking age with this set, as it featuresonnectible models of a blacksmith’s smithy, chieftain’s longhouse, and a watchtower. Each building has additional interactive elements, and for the minifigures, you're getting a blacksmith, chieftain, shield-maiden, and an archer.

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A lighthouse still makes for an iconic piece of naval-themed architecture, and this set is a sight to behold. It includes a cottage with a glowing fireplace for the lighthouse keeper minifigure, a winding staircase, a rowboat, and more. The best feature here is that the lighthouse has a working light, as you're getting a motor and lights to build a functional lantern.

See at Lego Over the Moon with Pharrell Williams (896 pieces) $82.49 (was $110)

Designed in collaboration with musician Pharrell Williams, this set captures the spirit of space travel with a spaceship that is blasting off into the cosmos. It also comes with a grisly display of minifigure heads arranged in the most metal abacus of all time, that Williams refers to as his phriends.

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If you don't find what you're looking for on this list, you can also check out Target Circle Week for big discounts on a massive selection of Lego. The sale covers several of Lego's popular collaborations with brands like Marvel, Star Wars, and Marvel, and on average, we're seeing sets go for between 30-50% less here. Meanwhile, in Amazon's Prime Day 2025 sale, you'll find discounts on several Lego Star Wars sets, architecture and vehicle sets, as well as official Lego accessories like backpacks, wallets, and more.

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Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Collection Gets Huge Prime Day Discount

Tue, 07/08/2025 - 22:18
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Final Fantasy I-VI Collection Anniversary Edition is now available for a new all-time low price as part of Amazon's Prime Day 2025 sale. The Nintendo Switch and PS4 physical editions of the six-game collection are discounted to only $45 (was $75) through July 11, or until inventory sells out.

Released last October for Switch and PlayStation, the Anniversary Edition comes with a sticker sheet of Final Fantasy character sprites. It's worth emphasizing that this is a true physical release, with all six Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters on the Switch cartridge or PS4 disc (fully compatible with PS5). Square Enix initially released the physical in 2023, but the small print run sold out extremely fast. Last fall's re-release brought the collection to major retailers for the first time as the Anniversary Edition.

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Former Subnautica 2 Director Says The Game Is "Ready" For Early Access Release

Tue, 07/08/2025 - 20:42

In 2021, PUBG publisher Krafton purchased Unknown Worlds, the studio behind the critically acclaimed Subnautica. The sequel, Subnautica 2, began development roughly a year later. But last week, Subnautica director and designer Charlie Cleveland and his fellow Unknown Worlds co-founder Max McGuire were reportedly forced out the company alongside CEO Ted Gill. Now, Cleveland has shared a message for fans about his ouster and where Subnautica 2 currently stands.

In an extended post on Reddit, Cleveland wrote "the events of this week have been quite a shock" in addition to recapping the history of Unknown Worlds, which began with a Half-Life mod called Natural Selection. Krafton's announcement of Cleveland's departure suggested that Subnautica 2 isn't ready for early access, an assertion that the director denies.

"We know that the game is ready for early access release and we know you're ready to play it," said Cleveland. "And while we thought this was going to be our decision to make, at least for now, that decision is in Krafton’s hands. And after all these years, to find that I'm no longer able to work at the company I started stings."

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These Two '90s Gaming Icons Are Coming To World Of Tanks

Tue, 07/08/2025 - 19:47

World of Tanks is getting some surprising guest stars with the next Battle Pass Special. Duke Nukem and Tomb Raider's Lara Croft will be getting their own personalized tanks as they headline two separate Heroes' Paths chapters from July 10 to July 21. According the launch trailer below, Lara's chapter will have 30 stages while Duke's will have 40.

Keeley Hawes is reprising her role as Lara Croft from a handful of Tomb Raider games that were released before the 2013 reboot, as well as Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light. Although Lara isn't known for using a tank, her vehicle of choice in this game is a Tier VIII U.S. versatile medium tank that comes with a lot of Lara's archeology tools including her hatchet, ropes, cables, a winch, and more.

Jon St. John--the original and only voice of Duke Nukem--is also stepping back into his iconic role for this guest appearance. Unlike Lara, Duke riding in a tank feels very much in character. His ride is a nuclear-powered TS-6, a Tier IX U.S. assault heavy tank. Understandably, it comes with a lot of Duke's heavy ordinance including laser machine guns, grenade launchers, and other "enhanced weapons systems."

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