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[E3 2021] Throwback Shooter ‘Project Warlock II’ Offers More Guns, More Levels And More Fun

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Publisher Retrovibe and developer Buckshot Software scored a hit with 90s throwback shooter Project Warlock back in 2018, and now they’ve unveiled the sequel in Project Warlock II at the PC Gaming Show. The sequel is currently set for Early Access on Steam on July 29, with a Kickstarter planned for June 29 to help fund two more episodes.

All three episodes will feature approximately six levels each, with a different protagonist for each episode. The game will also feature a revamped magic system that doesn’t penalize players for choosing between weapon upgrades or new spells. Instead, magic will no longer draw from the mana pool used for weapons, and spells will instead use cooldowns.

The game will also feature an expanded roster of weapons, which can be upgraded in branching paths that add new functionality. Lastly, the game will also branch out vertically, having players engaging in “multi-story complex mazes” instead of the linearity of the original game.

While Project Warlock II has yet to land a Steam page of its own, you can keep up with its developments via the original game’s Steam page.

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‘Predator: Hunting Grounds’ Coming to PS5, Xbox Series Later This Year; More Updates and Predators Coming Soon!

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After staking a claim on the PlayStation 4 and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, Predator: Hunting Grounds is set to arrive on the PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series. To add to the news, original developer IllFonic is now the publisher for the asymmetrical multiplayer title, which will see major content updates in 2024 and 2025.

Per the press release, IllFonic will release two major upgrades in 2024. The April version 2.49 upgrade for the currently available PS4 and PC versions updates player movement, Predator and Fireteam weapon balance, UX improvements, and more. Look forward to more details on the Xbox and PS5 versions coming later this year, with new Predators also arriving later this year and in 2025.

“This game has a strong, enthusiastic player base and a vocal community that wants to see the game updated and supported,” says Charles Brungardt, CEO of IllFonic. “Now that IllFonic is publishing games, we knew we had to get Predator: Hunting Grounds back. We knew we needed to get back to the Chopper!”

The breakdown for Predator: Hunting Grounds goes like this:

  • April 2024: Patch 2.49 will cover the currently released PS4 and PC: Steam/Epic version of Predator: Hunting Grounds. The focus is on player movement, Fireteam weapon rework and balance, Predator weapon balance, and UX/playability improvements. More to come in the team’s patch notes.
  • Late 2024 Release: Xbox Series and PS5 Release: This release is focused on next-gen running on Unreal 4.27, Vivox, and Wwise, with a Standard Edition and a Digital Deluxe Edition offered.
  • Winter 2024: New Predators
  • Spring 2025: More new Predators

IllFonic is also at work on Killer Klowns From Outer Space: The Game, which is set to arrive June 4 for Xbox Series, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam.

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