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Ubisoft Forward: All the major updates from Prince of Persia titles

Franchise rekindles flame at Ubisoft Forward

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Prince of Persia

At the Ubisoft Forward Conference, the game developer and publisher revealed multiple updates on its iconic Prince of Persia franchise. The announcements covered free updates for Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown and The Rogue Prince of Persia, as well as the targeted year of release for Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake.

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

The highly-anticipated “Divine Trials” is now available for all Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown players. This update adds 22 new expert challenges to the Metroidvania-inspired adventure. Players may access these challenges through the Hall of Memorials via a special door located in the Haven.

Players may choose from four sets of challenges, which progressively become more difficult. Each are likewise designed with unique exotic conditions. Trials are gradually unlocked as each new power is acquired for Sargon. At the end of each set and after conquering the boss battle, a four new amulets and outfits await players.

Aside from the Divine Trials update, the Mask of Madness story DLC was also previewed towards the end of the Divine Trials trailer. This DLC drops across all platforms this September.

The Rogue Prince of Persia

Still in its Early Access phase for Steam and GeForce, the side-scrolling roguelite video game has received its first major update. “The Temple of Fire” brings a vibrant yet treacherous new biome. Here, players will have to mobilize all their skills to overcome new enemies, traps, and traversal challenges.

Evil Empire studio spiced up the experience with two new mobs: the Shielded Warrior and Duelist, as well as a new weapon called the Flaming Censers. Moreover, the update introduces the Meta Progression Skill Tree, which allows players to use Spirit Glimmers to unlock persistent improvements.

The Temple of Fire is the first major content addition. It’s a great step forward leading up to the expected launch of the game next year.

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time

Finally, the upcoming remake of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time made an appearance at Ubisoft Forward via a short teaser trailer. The classic adventure which is rebuilt from the ground up to bring Prince and Farah’s story back for a new generation of players is confirmed for a 2026 release.

Ubisoft bared that the game has just completed its pre-production phase, and is now entering full production. Ubisoft Montréal leads the development for the upcoming remake, along with teams from Toronto, Bucharest, Paris, and Pune.

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Marvel’s Wolverine details combat, abilities, and features

Wolverine gets new combat details

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Insomniac Games has shared more details about Marvel’s Wolverine, highlighting Logan’s combat abilities, progression systems, exploration features, customization options, and accessibility settings.

The developer shared the details alongside a new Features Trailer ahead of the game’s September 15 release on PlayStation 5.

Wolverine fights with momentum

Marvel’s Wolverine puts aggressive combat at the center of its gameplay.

Logan can attack enemies with his claws, kicks, barrages, and critical strikes. Players can also unlock Techniques to enhance his combat moves.

Special Techniques add more options during fights. Players can equip up to four at a time, including moves such as Tornado Spin, Knee Breaker, and Spiral Strike.

Logan can further customize his combat style through Adaptations. These can improve his ability to absorb bullets, increase the effectiveness of Rage, expand parry windows, and provide other combat advantages.

His Rage system has three tiers. It focuses on survivability, resilience, and fury. Players can use it to survive dangerous encounters or unleash more brutal attacks.

Logan travels around the world

The game features an original story that takes Logan across different locations.

He and Jean Grey will work alongside members of Team X to stop Bolivar Trask and his plans against mutantkind. Logan will also face enemies such as Omega Red and Deathstrike.

Exploration will offer activities outside the main story. Players can discover Nightmare Doors with combat and traversal challenges. They can also find whisky bottles that reveal more about Logan’s forgotten memories.

Material crates can unlock suits inspired by Wolverine’s appearances across comics, movies, and animation.

Suits and claws add customization

Players can unlock a variety of Wolverine suits, including versions inspired by Weapon X, Old Man Logan, Ultimate Wolverine, and Patch.

The game also features more casual looks, including a tank top and leather jacket. Players can toggle some cowls and hats on or off.

Different claw designs are also available. These include bone, notched, curved, reflective, and angled claws.

The game will also feature Logan’s Nightmare Cabin. It includes New Game Plus with exclusive Techniques and level caps, Mission Replay, Nightmare Challenges, and Photo Mode. Photo Mode will be available through a day-one update.

More accessibility options included

Insomniac says Marvel’s Wolverine will include more than 100 new, returning, and improved accessibility features.

These include High Contrast visuals, English audio description, Global Game Speed, and Strong Haptic Signals.

The game also gives players more control over its violence and adult language. Separate options can alter dynamic blood and dismemberment, while language filters can limit adult language in English.

Marvel’s Wolverine launches on PlayStation 5 on September 15, 2026.

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Dune: Awakening gets new PS5 gameplay, movie DLC

PS5 gameplay and cross-play confirmed

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Dune: Awakening is getting ready for its September 22 launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox. At Gamescom, Funcom showed seven minutes of new PS5 gameplay and announced new DLC inspired by the Dune films.

The studio also confirmed that PC and console cross-play is coming after launch. It has not announced a release date for the feature yet.

PS5 gameplay revealed

Funcom premiered seven minutes of Dune: Awakening gameplay captured on a PlayStation 5 Pro.

The footage gives players a look at how the open-world survival game runs on Sony’s consoles. Gamescom attendees can also get hands-on with the PS5 version at the show.

On the base PS5, Performance Mode targets 60fps with dynamic resolution. The PS5 Pro also runs Performance Mode at 60fps.

Quality Mode runs at 30fps on both consoles. Both PS5 models use upscaled 4K resolution in Performance and Quality Mode.

The PS5 and Xbox versions will launch on September 22. The console release will also bring several major additions to the game.

These include a full single-player mode, the conclusion to its story, more customization options, and adjustable difficulty levels.

Funcom says console players will also get a year’s worth of PC additions and enhancements on day one.

Watch the trailer.

Dune movie-inspired DLC arrives

Funcom also announced Filmic Archive, a new DLC featuring outfits and building pieces inspired by Denis Villeneuve’s Dune films.

The DLC launches September 22 on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation. It will cost ₱615.92 ($9.99).

Among its additions are the Aegis of the Unwalked Path armor. It is inspired by Paul Atreides’ visions of Fremen holy warriors in Dune: Part One.

The DLC also includes the Caladan Stormcoat worn by Paul and Duke Leto in the film.

Other movie-inspired outfits are included as well. Players can also build with a 73-piece set styled after the Sardaukar.

Funcom will reveal more of Filmic Archive during the Xbox Broadcast on August 28.

Cross-play is coming after launch

PC and console cross-play was one of the community’s most requested features after Funcom announced the console versions.

The studio has now confirmed that the feature is in development.

However, Funcom has not committed to a release date. It will share more details once they are available.

Dune: Awakening originally launched on PC in June 2025. The PS5 and Xbox versions arrive on September 22, bringing the game’s latest additions and improvements to consoles.

The game will also launch on Xbox Game Pass on the same day.

Players who purchase the Deluxe or Ultimate Edition can start playing five days early. Early access begins September 17.

Funcom will also release a physical PS5 edition through its distribution partners. Pre-orders are already available at select retailers.

Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe will distribute the physical edition across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. Solutions 2 GO will handle North and South America.

In Japan, Spike Chunsoft will publish the game digitally and at retail. Its Japanese release is scheduled for October 29.

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CAPTAIN TSUBASA 2: WORLD FIGHTERS is out now

Super Action Soccer returns

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CAPTAIN TSUBASA 2: WORLD FIGHTERS is out now on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X|S. The game is also available on PC via Steam.

Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia brings back the popular series with its signature Super Action Soccer gameplay. Players can take control of more than 110 characters and compete across 22 national teams.

Tsubasa Ozora once again represents Japan as they take on national teams from around the world. The goal is to overcome their rivals and win the highly contested World Youth Championship.

The game is available in Standard, Deluxe, and Ultimate Editions on consoles and PC.

Super Action Soccer returns

CAPTAIN TSUBASA 2: WORLD FIGHTERS brings back the series’ over-the-top soccer action with enhanced visuals and new supercharged moves.

Players can pass, dribble, tackle, and unleash powerful strikes. Each character also brings signature techniques inspired by their abilities from the anime and manga.

The sequel adds a new system that pits goalkeepers directly against shooters. Players can attack and counter signature shots and blocks in dramatic sequences.

The game also features more than 150 new cutscenes that highlight some of these special skills and moves.

Composer Tadayoshi Makino also returns for the sequel. He created more than 80 new tracks for the game.

A bigger World Youth Championship

CAPTAIN TSUBASA 2: WORLD FIGHTERS features more content than any previous game in the series.

Its Story Mode features a new original story written by series creator Yoichi Takahashi. The story draws from the World Youth Championships arc of the original manga.

Beyond the main story, players can compete in a variety of game modes. These include battles against rivals both online and offline.

With its mix of traditional soccer tactics and exaggerated special moves, the game aims to deliver the unpredictable “neo-soccer” action that defines Captain Tsubasa.

CAPTAIN TSUBASA 2: WORLD FIGHTERS is out now on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.

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