Poncle Games, the studio behind the critically acclaimed "bullet heaven" game Vampire Survivors, has announced its next project: Vampire Crawlers. Set in the same world as Survivors, this "Turbo Wildcard," as Poncle describes it, reimagines its predecessor as a deckbuilding dungeon-crawler with roguelite elements. Crawlers is slated to release next year.

Announced as part of November's Xbox Showcase, Vampire Crawlers marks a significant departure from the simplistic gameplay of Survivors, adding increased depth and strategy via its strong focus on deckbuilding while still retaining a similar visual style and a penchant for chaos. Other notable features include the village, which serves as a central hub for your Survivors, as well as a shift to a 2.5D perspective.

"Build busted decks, explore familiar dungeons from a new perspective, and unleash world‑ending combos," Poncle wrote in Crawler's official press release. "Either take your time and be tactical, or play turns as fast as you humanly can: the outcome is always accurate."

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Agent 47 has met several famous faces--and even killed a few of them--throughout his journey in the World of Assassination, but for his next mission, he'll be taking on one of the greatest rap artists of all time: Slim Shady. To be specific, the new Elusive Target mission coming to Hitman will see Agent 47 tasked with killing Eminem's younger alter-ego by none other than Eminem himself. We promise we're not making this up.

Thanks to Slim Shady being a separate--and violent--entity, the real Eminem is fearful that his creation will eventually come for him. It's up to Agent 47 to step in and take down Slim Shady so that the real Eminem can keep on rapping till he collapses.

If you're new to them, Elusive Targets are one of the more interesting challenges in Hitman. Your targets don't show up as a red glow when you use 47's instincts to search for them, as you'll have to rely on intel and surveillance to keep track of your mark. You usually get one shot to take down an Elusive Target--as bungling a mission does have consequences--but IO has brought several of these popular contracts back in the past.

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Xbox Series X|S owners were left out when Bloober Team released its remake of Konami's Silent Hill 2 in 2024. Previous reports indicated that the game was a timed exclusive for PlayStation 5, but the one-year anniversary passed without an announcement of an Xbox port. Now, Silent Hill 2 has popped up on one of Xbox's international storefronts, which seemingly confirms that it will be heading to other countries soon.

Silent Hill 2 is currently available for half off on Xbox's Australian store. Konami has yet to formally announce it for Xbox Series X|S in the United States, but the game was recently certified for those consoles by the ESRB. It will remain an M for Mature title.

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The ESRB page for the game doesn't have any indication that a Switch 2 port will follow. It's also unknown if Silent Hill 2 will get a physical release on Xbox consoles or if it will be digital only.

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In 2021, Resolution Games released Demeo, which brought the classic Dungeons & Dragons style of tabletop RPG experience to virtual reality on the Meta Quest, and eventually to PlayStation platforms both in and out of VR. Today, the RPG changes from "D+D-like" to simply "D+D," as Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked, in partnership with Wizards of the Coast, launches on PS5, PC, and VR platforms.

Battlemarked lets up to four players join together in one of two campaigns set in the Forgotten Realms, with each player choosing between six classes: Bard, Fighter, Paladin, Ranger, Rogue, and Sorcerer. Persistent character progression will allow players to level up and set ability points as they see fit, and those characters will not reset once the campaign has ended, so players can choose them as much as they like.

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The two campaigns launching today with Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked are as follows:

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8BitDo Pro 3 Bluetooth Controller

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The 8BitDo Pro 3 Bluetooth Gamepad is up for grabs for only $56 (was $70) in Amazon's Black Friday 2025 sale. At the time of writing, the GameCube-inspired purple and G Classic editions were eligible for the 20% price cut, but the gray and possibly even Spice Orange are likely to go on sale, too. There are numerous authorized sellers of 8BitDo controllers on Amazon, and prices tend to fluctuate between them. That's why the button above leads you to an Amazon page with a bunch of different 8BitDo Pro 3 listings. We'd recommend scanning the prices before making your purchase.

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World of Warcraft's upcoming Midnight expansion is bringing sweeping changes to the MMORPG's transmog system, but they look to be far more expensive than players were led to believe.

Earlier this year when Midnight was fully revealed, developer Blizzard announced it would be overhauling the game's cosmetic outfit system in a way that would save players gold. Instead of having to pay gold to transmog individual gear pieces, players would instead transmog gear slots. That slot would then retain its appearance regardless of whatever item was equipped, useful as players level up and equip new gear over the course of an expansion or season.

Sounds good on paper. However, the system is now testable on the WoW: Midnight beta, and as broken down by Wowhead, players are discovering these supposedly cost-saving changes are actually extremely expensive.

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Embark Studios has released the patch notes for the latest Arc Raiders update, which details map adjustments, a nerf for the powerful Venator, and ammo changes. It also includes a welcomed surprise for duck collectors.

The most notable change in this Arc Raiders update is the nerf to the game's powerful Venator pistol. The developer says it was aware that the fully upgraded Venator was over-performing and "capable of outgunning full squads using close-range weapons." The gun's nerf includes a reduction to the fire rate gained from upgrades, and it also receives an increase in weight. The developer says the weapon's weight was not previously in line with the other pistols in the game, so the weight was increased from 2 to 5.

Another major nerf in the update affects the game's powerful Deadline mine. Players have been taking down the game's largest Arc enemies with the Deadline mines, and the developer seems to think it's been too easy to utilize, as the update makes it harder to obtain the mines. The buy value of the Deadline has been increased from 8,100 to 15,000 Coins, the crafting materials needed have also increased, and traders will now carry less stock of the mine.

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Minor spoilers for Hades and Hades II to follow--read at your own discretion.

Since its inception, Supergiant Games has built up a reputation around high-quality story experiences with deep gameplay systems to match. Yet while all the San Francisco-based studio's games are worthy of praise, it was the first Hades game that raised the bar when it came to roguelike games and their storytelling. It only makes sense, then, that it also became the first Supergiant title to earn a sequel.

Hades II carries over a lot of the features that made its predecessor such a beloved title, with one exception: its protagonist. This shift presented Supergiant with an exciting opportunity to explore new themes, making it disappointing that the end result instead plays into matronly stereotypes. While the first game had a protagonist who started out a cocky, sarcastic jackass before undergoing a deep and meaningful character arc, Hades II forgoes this in favor of making its female protagonist overtly stoic and duty-bound, playing into the misogynistic societal expectations for female-identifying people.

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Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero

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Dragon Ball fans have eaten well lately with a feast of games based on the hit manga and anime series, and if you're looking to relive the adventures of Goku and his allies, you can get a great Black Friday deal on two excellent games in the franchise. Amazon has discounted Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot - Daima Edition to $30 (was $50) for the PS5 version, while the massive fighting game Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero has gotten a 50% discount and is available for $30 on both PS5 and Xbox Series X.

Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero $30 (was $60)

Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero is the most recent video game release in the franchise, and it's an anime-inspired slugfest with a massive roster of characters pulled from every era of Dragon Ball. Everyone from Goku to Vegeta is included in the game's lineup, and while the combat does have a steep learning curve, once you nail it you'll be throwing out Final Flash and Kamehameha attacks like a pro. The game also looks stunning in action, and if you grew up playing the Dragon Ball Budokai Tenkaichi games, then this will appeal to you as it's a continuation of that series.

• PS5 -- $30 ($60)
• Xbox Series X -- $30 ($60)

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In comparison, Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot is an action-RPG that blends fast-paced fisticuffs with level-grinding. The game also gives you a world to explore as you take part in Goku's greatest battles across the Dragon Ball storyline, and since launch, publisher Bandai Namco has expanded on the game with several story DLC drops inspired by classic OVA series and Dragon Ball Super. The Daima Edition does not include those expansions, but it does come bundled with the two-part Daima DLC, which is based on the Dragon Ball Daima anime series. One thing to note here is that only the first part has been released so far, and Part Two will arrive in early 2026.

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Circana has released its latest monthly sales report, revealing which games and hardware sold the best during October 2025. Battlefield 6 topped the software charts and Nintendo's Switch 2 came out on top for hardware.

According to Circana, the Switch 2 sold 328,000 units in the US in October. It's now pacing ahead of the original Switch by 68% and is also ahead 3% of the PlayStation 4's "previous record velocity" for sales.

The Switch 2 helped lift US hardware sales in October to $351 million, which was up 36% year-over-year. The Switch 2 did so well it offset the year-over-year declines experienced by the original Switch (down 52%), Xbox Series X|S (down 37%), and PlayStation 5 (down 22%).

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Elden Ring

All Elden Ring games have gotten big Black Friday discounts

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Out of all the souls-like games on the market, Elden Ring is considered to be the gold standard for the genre. From Software's masterpiece has sold tens of millions of copies since it was first released a few years ago, and if you've been looking to try it out, this Black Friday deal will get you the game for just $20 (was $40). Its award-winning expansion Shadow of the Erdtree and the spin-off game Elden Ring Nightreign have also received big discounts.

Elden Ring $20 (was $50)

This isn't the first time that Elden Ring has sold for $20, but the game is very rarely discounted to this low price. Similar to From Software's other souls-likes, Elden Ring is an elegantly grim game set in a land of fantasy, wonder, and danger. Game of Thrones author George RR Martin contributed to its lore and world, and everywhere you go, there's always something to discover in The Lands Between. It's only one of a select few games to earn a rare 10/10 score at GameSpot, as it's a game full of substance and style. If you decide to pick it up for PS5 but that version is sold out, the PS4 edition does offer a free PS5 upgrade.

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Shadow of the Erdtree isn't just a simple expansion for Elden Ring: It's an essential part of the experience and its grand sweeping narrative. While From Software could have done more of the same and simply called it a day, Shadow of the Erdtree adds an increased amount of new weapons, equipment, skills, and magic that are not found in the original game. Amazon is offering the Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Edition for $50 on both PS5 and Xbox Series X, which gets you both Elden Ring and the expansion together in a single bundle. This normally costs $80 on its own and is rarely discounted this much, so this is quite the savings.

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Edition

• PS5 -- $50
• Xbox Series X -- $40

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Released earlier this year, Elden Ring Nightreign retains the gameplay that made the original game and its expansion so popular, but it reimagines the experience as a co-op boss rush game set in the land of Limveld--an alternate version of Elden Ring's Limgrave. Gameplay revolves around players teaming up and choosing a boss to fight, leveling up during the day for a brutal showdown at night. Expeditions generally last around 35-45 minutes, making for breezy but enjoyable gameplay sessions.

You can get either the standard edition or the Amazon-exclusive edition on sale, with Amazon's version offering additional playable characters and bosses, a digital artbook, mini soundtrack, and a poster of the game's key art, all for an extra $10.

"Elden Ring's DNA is ever-present, but Nightreign is also a game of striking subversions: a From Software game that asks you to play it unconventionally, disregarding meticulous exploration, isolation, and measured combat for a cooperative multiplayer game built on speed and aggression. In many ways, it's the antithesis of what people typically come to From Software games for, and yet somehow, someway, this experimental non-sequel is an absolute triumph," Richard Wakeling wrote in GameSpot's Elden Ring: Nightreign review.

Elden Ring Nightreign (Amazon-Exclusive Edition) -- $35

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Elden Ring Nightreign -- $25

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PokePark Kanto is a new, permanent Pokemon theme park opening in Japan next February. It is designed to make visitors feel like real Pokemon trainers as they explore a lively town area and a large forest inspired by the anime and video games. While many fans may be excited to catch 'em all, they may be surprised to learn that a major part of the park comes with strict entry rules.

The Pokemon Forest has many safety restrictions that limit who can enter. According to the park's English-language site, visitors must be able to walk up 110 steps without help, as well as wheelchair users and children under five are not allowed in the Forest. People who are pregnant, have heart or blood pressure issues, have been drinking alcohol, or feel unwell on the day of their visit are also restricted from entering.

The park will be situated within Yomiuriland, Tokyo's largest theme park. PokePark Kanto is split into two main areas: the Pokemon Forest and Sedge Town. The Forest is a 500-meter nature trail filled with hills, tunnels, and stairs, where visitors can find statues of Pokemon in their natural habitats. Sedge Town offers shops, rides, and a gym where guests can watch special Pokemon stage shows.

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Four notable free Switch 2 updates for big-name Nintendo games--such as Super Mario Odyssey--surprisingly came from outside the company. Instead of an internal developer, Panic Button has confirmed working on the following titles for the new hybrid console: Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe, Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury, and Arms.

On X, Panic Button revealed its involvement on the free Switch 2 updates. "Nintendo asked us to help demonstrate new capabilities of the Nintendo Switch 2 system, while remaining faithful to the original games," the Austin-based developer stated on social media. The improvements included HDR support for Arms, Super Mario Odyssey, and Bowser's Fury. In addition, GameShare support was added to Super Mario Odyssey and Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury.

Panic Button was honored to be selected by Nintendo to help update marquee games from the Nintendo Switch™ library. Nintendo asked us to help demonstrate new capabilities of the Nintendo Switch 2 system, while remaining faithful to the original games. pic.twitter.com/5P96V9DFUq

— Panic Button (Official) (@PanicButtonGame) November 19, 2025

For those unfamiliar, Panic Button has a well-regarded history of bringing games to Switch platforms. For instance, the team was behind Doom and Doom Eternal for the original Switch. Panic Button assisted on porting Warframe to Switch as well. Most recently, the developer worked on Forza Horizon 5 for PS5--marking the first time the racing franchise has appeared on a PlayStation platform.

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Battlefield 6 launched on October 10 and didn't need much time to become 2025's best-selling game overall in the US based on dollar sales. Circana released its latest monthly report today, confirming that Battlefield 6 was October 2025's No. 1 best-selling game and, after just three weeks on sale, became the No. 1 best-selling game of 2025 for physical and digital sales.

Battlefield 6 is also the No. 1 best-selling game on the Xbox and PC charts for 2025, while it ranks No. 2 for 2025 on PlayStation (second only to NBA 2K26).

EA's new Battlefield game also became the best-selling game in Battlefield franchise history in the US for its first month. 2018's Battlefield 1 was the previous record-holder, and in fact, the first-month sales volume for Battlefield 6 has surpassed the lifetime sales of Battlefield 1.

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Little Nightmares 3

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Little Nightmares 3 Deluxe Edition

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Spooky season might be over, but you can keep the thrills going with this Black Friday deal on Little Nightmares 3. Bandai Namco's creepy adventure game launched in October, and you can pick it up for just $30 on PS5, Xbox Series X, and Switch 2. Or if you feel like treating yourself, the Little Nightmares 3 Deluxe Edition is also on sale right now for $45 (was $60).

Little Nightmares 3 $30 (was $40)

An atmospheric adventure game, Little Nightmares 3 follows best friends Low and Alone as they search for an escape from the dreadful land of Nowhere. While the game has plenty of danger to avoid and puzzles to solve, it does have a fun gameplay hook in that you can share the peril with a friend in co-op. Developed by the horror veterans at Supermassive Games, the end result is a cinematic horror-platformer built for two players.

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The Little Nightmares 3 Deluxe Edition is essentially a collector's edition without physical extras. This version comes with post-launch story chapters and a hefty amount of costumes for the characters. In total, you're getting four characters and costumes in the Residents Costumes Pack and two more costumes in the Ferryman Costumes Set.

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"This is a good sequel that I'm glad to have made the time for, but if there's to be another trip into this world of tiny terrors, it'll first need a refill of nightmare fuel," Mark Delaney wrote in GameSpot's Little Nightmares 3 review.

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Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac

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Pac-Man is an enduring icon of the 2D era of gaming, but over the decades, Bandai Namco's mascot has made a few forays into 3D. If you're curious to see just how well Pac-Man translates into the the third dimension, then you can score a discount on Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac as part of a Black Friday deal. A remake of the classic 3D platformer that first launched for PS2, GameCube, and Xbox in 2002, it's on sale for just $20 (was $30) on PS5, Xbox Series X, Switch 2, and Switch.

Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac $20 (was $30)

These physical copies of the game include reversible cover art sleeves, allowing you to choose between the new Re-Pac artwork and a recreation of the original 2002 cover art. As you'd expect for a game that hasn't been in the spotlight for more than two decades, there have been quite a few enhancements added to this version of Pac-Man World 2.

Not only has the audio and graphical quality of the game been substantially updated, but quality-of-life changes have also smoothed many of the rough edges from the original game. Additionally, this version offers updated boss battles, a two-player mode for some co-op fun, voice acting, and several levels have been expanded.

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Taking place after the mischievous ghosts Blinky, Pinky, Inky, and Clyde steal the golden fruit from Pac-Village--and accidentally unleash the all-powerful ghost Spooky--Pac-Man World 2 sees the hero journey to stop the spooks from taking over the globe. Playing like a Saturday morning cartoon adventure, Pac-Man would explore a wide variety of stages full of enemies and hazards, using his skills to triumph.

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Digimon Story: Time Stranger standard edition

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Amazon's Black Friday deals continue to roll in, including great deals recently released video games like Digimon Story: Time Stranger. The new entry in the long-running Digimon Story RPG series has been well-received so far, and if you haven't checked it out yet, you can grab the standard edition for just $50 (was $70) on both PS5 and Xbox Series X, or if you feel like spoiling yourself, the Ultimate Edition has been discounted to $90 (was $120). These are limited-time deals, so grab them before the sale ends--or the game sells out.

Digimon Story: Time Stranger standard edition $50 (was $70)

The standard edition of Digimon Story: Time Stranger includes the base game on either PS5 or Xbox Series X. Amazon's deal only applies to the physical version of the game.

See at Amazon Digimon Story: Time Stranger Ultimate Edition $90 (was $120)

Digimon Story: Time Stranger Ultimate Edition lives up to its name. It includes the base game, a Digimon collectible trading card, and additional bonus DLC. Here's everything included in this version:

• Digimon Story: Time Stranger base game
• Exclusive Digimon TCG card
• Ultimate Edition game case with unique cover art
• Special Agumon and Gabumon early unlocks
• Deluxe Edition Costume Pack (12 Costumes - 3 per character + 3 Side Missions)
• Cyber Sleuth Costume Set
• Digimon Story: Time Stranger Season Pass with:
  • 15 additional Digimon
  • Three additional story episodes
  • Golden Moai Bonus Farm Item
  • Public Safety Suit Bonus Costume
  • Special Supplies Set
  • Cyber Sleuth BGM Pack

Amazon's deal applies to both the physical PS5 and Xbox Series X versions of Digimon Story: Time Stranger Ultimate Edition.

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Like several other Digimon games, Digimon Story: Time Stranger sees players once again journey across the human world and Digital World to collect Digimon and fight in turn-based battles. The game also focuses on the bond between humans and their Digimon, and Time Stranger improved on the traditional turn-based combat systems for this new release. When you're not battling, you can also live your best digi-life by building a home and running a Digi-shop, which in turn opens the door to more questing opportunities.

"Digimon Story: Time Stranger is a strong argument that it's high time to give the digital monsters their own space in the critter-catching genre. Strong voice acting and mature themes digivolve this time-traveling tale into an emotionally-rewarding journey of grief and self-acceptance, and a vast array of branching options keeps team-building and the turn-based combat exciting," Jordan Ramée wrote in GameSpot's Digimon Story: Time Stranger review.

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While Fortnite is currently in the midst of a Springfieldian takeover by The Simpsons, the next chapter of the battle royale's overarching story will soon be upon us. Epic Games has ramped up the teases for what's to come, including a short trailer featuring a certain yellow-clad bride bent on revenge.

The trailer shows many of the main collaborations from Chapter 6--Godzilla, Homer Simpson, and the Megazord among them--before The Bride from Kill Bill speeds into the scene to save Jonesy from danger. The teaser then confirms the end-of-Chapter-6 event will take place November 29 at 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET.

Last night, Fortnite took over the Vista Theater in Hollywood, California for a massive Chapter 7 kickoff event for media and influencers that featured even more hints. Logos on decorations around the theater seem to confirm Chapter 7 Season 1's name as Pacific Break, while the DeLorean from Back to the Future also appeared in the theater itself.

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One of the biggest unknowns about Valve's Steam Machine is how much the cute little six-inch cube will cost. Plenty of people have offered their thoughts about where the price may land, and now Linus Sebastian of Linus Tech Tips has shared what he says Valve told him during a recent meeting.

On the WAN Show, Linus said he has no idea what the Steam Machine price will be, but in speaking to Valve, he came away thinking the system won't be priced similarly to a new console.

"When I said, 'I'm disappointed that it isn't going to follow a console pricing model where it's subsidized by the fact that the manufacturer is going to be taking 30% of every game sold on it over the lifespan of this thing, because I feel that would be a more meaningful product,' they kind of asked what I meant by, well, 'What do you mean by console price?' And I said, 'Well, $500,'" he said, as reported by IGN.

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Brendan "PlayerUnknown" Greene--the creator of PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds--has been working on his new open-world survival game, Prologue: Go Wayback!, for the better part of the last four years. Now, Prologue: Go Wayback! is officially entering early access today and giving players a chance to brave the elements from the comfort of their own homes.

Prologue unfolds from a first-person perspective and drops players into a landscape that changes in every playthrough thanks to procedurally-generated maps. Even the weather can dramatically change, which forces you to make choices about how you're going to survive. Thirst, hunger, and body temperature all need to be maintained long enough for you to reach a weather tower. There are always multiple approaches for that goal, and plenty of ways to die if you make the wrong move.

As part of the launch, PlayerUnknown Productions is introducing a handful of features. Players will be able to customize the weather, the temperature, and the time of day at the beginning of each playthrough, which can make the experience easier or harder.

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