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‘Immortal Realms: Vampire Wars’ Launches in Game Preview on Xbox One
Ahead of the game’s release later this Spring, Kalypso Media and developer Palindrome Interactive have released Immortal Realms: Vampire Wars onto Xbox One Game Preview. This follows the previous closed beta on PC, which is available for all pre-purchase customers on Steam.
Speaking of which, the 20% off pre-puchase option on Steam is available until March 20th, which should give you a clue as to when the game will eventually be released.
Both the Game Preview and Steam beta versions of the game have been updated with a bunch of enhancements and fixes that dramatically improve the gameplay experience:
- New battle maps for each biome, taking the total number of unique battlegrounds to 16
- New mechanic: battle status effects, which affect all armies on the battlefield. Eight different effects with three levels of strength each
- New mechanic: capture points, including watch towers and healing points
- Lords will now earn skills as they level up
- Upgradable buildings now have four different visual variations depending on which upgrades have been applied
- New province effects, such as mana regen when ending a turn on a library
- New camera options in kingdom mode and fullscreen 2D map
On top of the update and Xbox Game Preview release, Palindrome Interactive have also released a new trailer for the game. Immortal Realms: Vampire Wars will also be headed to the PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch.
Just like The Fog, the 10th Anniversary celebrations continue for Dead by Daylight, this time with the arrival of Shane Wiigwaas, the newest Survivor debuting in Dead by Daylight: The Life Road, which is available now on PC and consoles. An Anishinaabe defense attorney whose unwavering pursuit of justice drove him straight into The Fog, Shane becomes the game’s first indigenous Survivor, bringing a powerful story, unique perspective, and versatile set of Perks to the game.
Growing up in the Glass River First Nation, Shane Wiigwaas was driven by a simple belief: justice wasn’t about punishment, but rather restoring balance. That conviction led him to become a defense attorney, advocating for First Nation clients and others in need.
When Shane’s cousin Derek was accused of murdering a police officer, the evidence seemed overwhelming despite Derek’s insistence that the officer had vanished into a mysterious cloud of black fog. Though Shane believed the story, he urged his cousin to accept a plea deal – something Derek refused, determined to stand by the truth. The result was a life sentence without parole. A decision that would haunt Shane for the rest of his days.
Leaving home, he traveled on his motorcycle, helping others where we could, and searching for answers about the strange fog that had destroyed his cousin’s life. His search led him to the Pacific Northwest, where he set out to investigate the unexplained disappearance of a man named Jake Park. Shane ventured into the forest, to the spot of Jake’s vanishing… and was never seen again.
Shane arrives with three new character-specific Perks designed to reward bold decision-making, teamwork, and an assertive play style.
Wide Open Throttle gives Shane the ability to gain a burst of Haste after Fast Vaulting a Pallet, while also resetting the Pallet and blocking it for a considerable duration. During this time, his teammates will be able to see the blocked Pallet’s Aura. Cross-Examination brings new evidence to light, allowing Shane to see a trail of the Killer’s Light Marks when inside their Terror Radius. Following the trail also provides a burst of Haste. Finally, Lend a Hand unlocks a special healing ability once per Trial when blessing or cleansing a Totem. Shane can activate the ability to give the teammate healing a small increase in permanent healing charges.
As for cosmetics, The Life Road Collection launches with two Outfits inspired by the experiences that shaped Shane. Shane’s Rare Law School Nights Outfit offers the casual comfort of a hoodie, joggers, and colored braid wraps worn as a student earning his degree in Northern Ontario. Meanwhile, his Very Rare Woodland Regalia Outfit, made together with his grandmother, delivers a more traditional look at his Anishinaabe roots.
Dead by Daylight: The Life Road is available now on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, Xbox One and the Xbox Series, and the Nintendo Switch.