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New ‘Cyberpunk 2077’ Trailer Debuts, Alongside New Dev Diary, Weapons Overview And More
CD Projekt RED held another Night City Wire stream yesterday for the upcoming Cyberpunk 2077, and in the process debuted new footage alongside a new trailer, a preview of the music for the game, and info on the game’s “Lifepaths”.
For Lifepaths, in Cyberpunk 2077, you could start in one of three different locations with various backgrounds and abilities. The first option, you could start as a Nomad, living miles away from Night City in a remote area known as the Badlands. Family is the most important thing for Nomads as they learn to live together in clans from childhood.
Another option is Street Kid. A transient Night City resident, you have your street smarts, giving you extensive knowledge of various gangs around the city, which can provide you with new options to negotiate with other characters during tough situations.
Lastly, you can choose to be a corporate type as an Arasaka. As an Arasaka member, you will get to learn many secrets about the higher ups in Night City, as well as allow you to rub shoulders with different personalities in the corporate world, and make strong connections.
As for your tools of the trade, Tech Weapons, Power Weapons, and Smart Weapons are three types of guns you can use in Cyberpunk 2077. Tech Weapons are equipped with high-tech software allowing you to shoot through the walls and other sturdy objects, while Power Weapons are your heavy guns like shotguns and machine guns. Smart Weapons are a collective of cutting-edge weaponry that uses a smart tracking system, allowing you some leeway when aiming and shooting. You also have access to melee weapons such as Mantis Blades, a Thermal Katana, and more.
Cyberpunk 2077 is due out for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam, Epic Games, and GOG.com on November 19. The game will also see release on PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series X.
With only a few days to go before WildSphere’s Escape From Umbra launches on PC and console on July 10, the devs have released an updated demo to Steam and GOG to woo potential players. The new 10-15 minute demo allows players to get their first look at the game’s story, while also offering a glimpse into the core mechanics of the full game.
Furthermore, Xbox players can now pre-order the game, where early supporters can take advantage of a 10% limited-time discount until July 9th. Nintendo Switch, Steam, and GOG launches will be accompanied by a discount upon launch.
Escape From Umbra transports players to a labyrinthine town inspired by the mountain villages in Las Alpujarras. Their iconic narrow streets and white facades have been invaded by dark roots and a dense, oppressive fog. Following the trail of enigmatic black cats, players will freely explore every corner of the town to find the way to escape from the nightmare where Umbra has locked them up.
Eschewing artificial inventories or floating backpacks, the game opts for a true “escape room” format. Players must investigate the environment, manipulate objects, and figure out how to use them within the 3D space to escape each area. To do so, they will rely on a mysterious magic book, deciphering its logic-based clues to solve every puzzle and challenge.
However, the town is governed by shadow creatures that watch for any presence to summon the mistress of darkness. Players will carry a unique flashlight capable of condensing energy and unleashing powerful bursts of light, which allow them to defend themselves against specters and reveal secrets hidden by magic.
Additionally, controller vibration becomes a living gameplay mechanic: there are no on-screen indicators; the character’s heartbeat is transmitted directly to the player’s hands, accelerating chaotically as the only radar for imminent danger.