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[Trailer] ‘World War Z’ Update “Kill It With Fire” Brings Two New Missions into the Game Today
It’s been about six months since the launch of Saber Interactive’s zombie shooter World War Z, and just in time for Halloween, the latest update has gone live today.
“Kill It With Fire” brings TWO new missions into the game – for the New York & Moscow maps – along with the flamethrower and the option to unlock Prestige Ranks & Rewards.
The two new missions are:
- “Dead in the Water,” in which you must execute a new escape plan after being stranded on New York’s Hudson River.
- “Resurrection,” which will take your team deep into the dark tunnels below Moscow.
Other much requested features in this update include the ability to enable any mutator in private lobby games, as well as being able to use cosmetics in PvP matches.
And to unlock a special Halloween trinket, all you have to do is play at least one match between now and November 5th.
More new free content additions, including the highly anticipated Horde Mode Z, PvE crossplay support, and a new Special Zombie, will arrive later this year.
“Kill It With Fire” is available now on PS4, Xbox One, and PC.
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Bloober Returns to ‘Star Trek’ With Psychological Thriller ‘Star Trek: Shadow Frontier’ [Trailer]
Bloober Team weren’t done dropping news this week. After surprising everyone with SAW: Genesis at Summer Game Fest yesterday, they’ve now announced a new horror-slanted Star Trek title with Paramount Games Studio in Star Trek: Shadow Frontier. This is the second Star Trek title Bloober has developed, having released the VR body horror title Star Trek: Infection earlier this year.
“We’ve long admired the way Bloober Team crafts deeply immersive, atmospheric experiences that keep players on the edge of their seats,” said Paramount Games Studio senior vice president and head of creative and production Shawn Kittelsen. “For Star Trek: Shadow Frontier, it was essential to partner with a studio that could both honor that legacy and push it forward. We have full confidence in Bloober’s ability to deliver a game that does justice to the ‘Star Trek’ name while bringing something bold and new to the beloved franchise.”
Launching for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, the Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam in 2027, Star Trek: Shadow Frontier is a story-driven action-adventure that sees players step into the role of former Lieutenant Ro Laren (voiced by Michelle Forbes). After crashing onto a distant planet overtaken by a strange consciousness, Ro Laren must survive in an environment that is as breathtaking as it is lethal. Ro’s mission is driven by duty and purpose. But here, discovery comes at a terrible cost. The more she uncovers, the deeper she is pulled into a corrupted labyrinth where her memories twist and the planet threatens to sever her connection to reality.
The hostile ecosystem of the planet poses a constant threat to Ro’s existence. It seeks to absorb Ro’s consciousness, burrowing deep into her mind and plaguing her with haunting visions. Environmental hazards and obstacles lurk around every corner. Exploration is both your only path to salvation and your potential undoing. Players will be able to use their Tricorder to scan and analyze items, and of course rely on their Phaser to solve puzzles and fend off enemies.