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Second ‘DOOM Eternal’ Update Adds New Map, More Empowered Demons
Bethesda has released the second major update to DOOM Eternal, which adds more mayhem to the game’s 2v1 Battlemode. Not only do players get a new map in the form of Torment, but you’ll now see an increase in ‘Empowered Demons’, which were introduced in the first update last month.
As for Torment, here’s what id Software had to say about it: “The UAC fled this outpost after the Slayer prevented Hell’s invasion of Earth. The Titans, once used as research specimens, remain eternal prisoners of this unholy excavation.”
On top of those additions, fixes to things such as latency in Battlemode have been addressed, along with some quality-of-life improvements to the UI and customization menus. And for you screenshot junkies, there are also some new ‘Render Modes’ to play in. You can now play the game in black and white, as well as options for gritty, cinematic and even “Doom Classic”.
You can check out the full changelog here. DOOM Eternal is out now on PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, with a Nintendo Switch port coming in the future.
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Limited-Time Crossover Event for ‘Resident Evil Survival Unit’ With ‘Monster Hunter’ Announced [Teaser]
If you haven’t yet checked out Aniplex Inc. and JOYCITY Corporation’s Resident Evil Survival Unit, the free-to-play real-time strategy game has just announced a new collaboration with another Capcom property in Monster Hunter to entice prospective players. Kicking off on July 2 and running until July 29, the limited-time collaboration will introduce Monster Hunter–inspired elements into the post-apocalyptic world of Resident Evil Survival Unit, adding large-scale monster encounters to the game’s strategic systems.
Details on the collaboration are being kept under wraps for now, but during the event, players will be able to participate in collaboration-exclusive in-game events that will earn them special rewards inspired by the Monster Hunter series. We do get a brief teaser trailer for the upcoming event, which in addition to teasing various monsters for players to battle, also promises new units for players to recruit.
Set in a parallel world inspired by the Resident Evil universe, the game features an original storyline and real-time strategic gameplay designed for mobile platforms. Players will build bases, secure resources, and battle creatures in a collapsed city. Iconic characters such as Leon S. Kennedy, Claire Redfield, and Jill Valentine appear throughout the game, allowing for team formations that bring together characters from across the Resident Evil franchise, enabling unique combinations not seen in the original titles.
Resident Evil Survival Unit is available on iOS and Android devices.