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Monster Hunter Wilds Title Update 3 drops September 29th

Final Fantasy XIV Online collaboration in full swing

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Capcom has announced at Tokyo Game Show 2025 that Free Title Update 3 for Monster Hunter Wilds is coming on Monday, September 29.

As teased back during gamescom 2025, the update will bring a variety of exciting new content, including the faraway realm of Eorzea from Final Fantasy XIV Online.

More details have been unveiled through this trailer:

The update brings Omega Frames, now called the Omega Planetes, to the Forbidden Lands. These can summon Nerscylla Clones through its Delta Attack.

And when they enter Pantokrator Mode, the Omega Planetes can unleash a barrage of powerful attacks, making them nearly unstoppable.

Additionally, Omega Micros generated by Omega Planetes relentlessly approach their target and detonate on impact for explosive damage.

It’s important to team up with other hunters and coordinate roles and strategies to conquer this formidable foe.

At Hunter Rank 41 or above, complete the mission “What Lies Ahead” and talk to Rove in the Iceshard Cliffs to unlock a special extra mission.

Dark Knight, Pictomancer

Moreover, the Dark Knight and Pictomancer will be making their debut in the world of Monster Hunter Wilds. 

Collect materials from Omega Planetes to craft special hunter armor, Palico equipment, and secret adornments.

Equipping the Bale Armor α set will grant the set bonus skill, “Soul of the Dark Knight”. Activating this skill allows you to use the special action, “The Blackest Night”.

On the other hand, using the “Soul of the Pictomancer” allows hunters to cast pictomancy spells such as “Pom Motif”. Pictomancy spells are highly effective against monsters from FFXIV Online.

Furthermore, new mysterious lifeforms said to have wandered in the world of Eorzea will be seen.

Event quests

To top it all off, players can face Arch-tempered Nu Udra in a permanent event quest starting October 22. They should have at least HR100 to take on this challenge.

There’s also a free challenge quest on October 29 where this enemy will be available for a limited time.

Hunters can craft the Nu Udra γ armor series and Palico equipment. Event quests will offer materials to craft special equipment and Rare 8 Artian weapon parts.

Conquering quests will enable players to unlock nostalgic gestures as part of the free DLC. New quest completion animations will be available as well. The Cosmetic DLC Pack 3 will also let players add visual flair starting September 29.

A seasonal event, Festival of Accord: Dreamspell, will also envelope the Grand Hub with a strange, ominous flair from October 22 to November 12. There’s seasonal meals, special equipment, gestures, and pop-up camp decorations.

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Box office: Brand New Day set to surpass US$ 2 billion, drives Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 resurgence

Sony Pictures’ fourth Tom Holland feature film sets records

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Spider-Man Brand New Day first trailer

The box office performance of Spider-Man: Brand New Day has been nothing short of spectacular.

Sony Pictures’ fourth feature film featuring Tom Holland as the titular protagonist broke the domestic opening day record.

This feat narrowly beat the previous record set by another Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) film in Avengers Endgame.

That strong opening continued in the next few weeks as Brand New Day became became the fastest to reach the US$ 500 million mark, breaching the milestone in just seven days, per LA Times.

The movie is already the highest grossing film of 2026, beating Toy Story 5.

Which such massive success so far, Spider-Man: Brand New Day is on pace to beat Avengers: Infinity War for worldwide total gross.

With over US$ 1.7 billion grossed in just two weeks, the film is projected to surpass any point between the US$ 2.1 billion to US$ 2.3 billion mark.

It will become only the eighth ever film to surpass that mark once it reaches at least US$ 2 billion.

The others are: Avatar (2009), Endgame (2019), Avatar: The Way of Water (2022), Ne Zha (2025), Titanic (1997), Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015), and Infinity War (2018).

However, Endgame still holds an advantage, thanks to its international launch in major markets. The epic conclusion to the MCU’s Infinity Saga grossed US$ 2.79 billion during its 2019 run. And you will have to adjust that value slightly due to inflation.

In the Philippines, a strong market, Brand New Day has just eclipsed the PhP 1 billion mark, which is roughly about US$ 17.2 billion.

For comparison, it will definitely surpass Infinity War at some point, while Endgame grossed PhP 1.8 billion total or about US$ 34.56 billion at the time.

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 experiences resurgence

Moreover, the film’s success also triggered a transmedia halo effect with Insomniac Games’ Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 also experiencing a resurgence in sales and player engagement.

Per IGN citing Alinea Analytics, since the film’s release, the game sold over 300,000 more copies across PlayStation 5 and Steam within a two-week span.

This is the equivalent to over US$ 11 million in revenue for Sony and Insomniac Games.

Plus, for the first time since the title’s launch in 2023, it experienced more than one million daily active users.

A combination of movie hype plus some timely discounts contributed to the game’s resurgence, also proving that the Spider-Man franchise has always been one of the biggest and most relevant IPs of all time.

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Ghost of Yotei gets a story expansion in October

The Complete Edition comes with the expansion and a roguelike mode.

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Ghost of Yotei is a classic RPG experience set in the same universe as its predecessor, Ghost of Tsushima. In my opinion, Atsu’s journey of revenge feels a lot more fun than Jin’s battle to save his homeland. If you’re in the same boat, Ghost of Yotei is coming back on October 1 with brand-new content.

Without delving too much into spoiler territory, Ghost of Yotei has a conclusive ending. Rather than shoehorning a forced epilogue, Echoes of Sekigahara, the title of the upcoming story expansion, explores Atsu’s past.

As with Tsushima’s expansion, Echoes of Sekigahara features a new map with new enemies, weapons, and collectibles. It will be set in two different time periods.

Besides the story expansion, the upcoming update also has a new mode called Most Wanted, which Sucker Punch Production describes as their “spin on a roguelike.” The mode explores Atsu’s experience as a headhunter, feeding her with bounties and earnable perks.

The two new content expansions will come with in the upcoming Ghost of Yotei Complete Edition. The new edition, coming on October 1, will also come with the co-op Legends mode. It also has a few perks and customization options. The edition will sell for US$ 70.

If you already have the base edition, you can grab an upgrade for only US$ 15. If you don’t want to pay for the upgrade, the game is still getting a few minor tweaks.

SEE ALSO: Ghost of Yotei review: A tale sharpened by vengeance

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Marvel Wolverine Limited Edition PS5 bundle SEA pricing

Available in Battle Yellow and Adamantium Limited Editions

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The first look for the Marvel Wolverine Limited Edition PlayStation 5 Console bundle and accessories have just released.

The console inspired by the raw power of Wolverine and Insomniac’s Battle Reborn suit (Battle Yellow) and claws (Adamantium).

Along with its preview, here are the suggested retail price (SRP) details for markets in Southeast Asia:

PlayStation 5 Digital Edition – Marvel’s Wolverine Battle Yellow Limited Edition Bundle

  • SG$ 849
  • MYR 2,799
  • IDR 11,399,000
  • THB 20,990

DualSense Wireless Controller – Marvel’s Wolverine Battle Yellow Limited Edition and Adamantium Limited Edition

  • SG$ 115
  • MYR 419
  • IDR 1,549,000
  • THB 2,890
  • PhP 5,411
  • VND 2,399,000

PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro Console Covers – Battle Yellow Limited Edition and Adamantium Limited Edition

  • SG$ 101
  • MYR 369
  • IDR 1,359,000
  • THB 2,590
  • PhP 4,767 (Battle Yellow only)
  • VND 2,099,000 (Battle Yellow only)

The bundle and accessories will be available beginning September 15 in limited quantities. Pre-order will start from August 19 in local retailers, save for the PS5 and PS5 Pro console covers.

In Singapore, DualSense Wireless Controller – Marvel’s Wolverine Adamantium Limited Edition will be available exclusively through select retailer channels in limited quantity.

Marvel’s Wolverine releases on September 15 for PlayStation 5 consoles.

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