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Genshin Impact announces 4.8: Emilie, limited-time map, events
Available starting July 17
Genshin Impact’s version 4.8 update is dropping on July 17, 2024, HoYoverse announced. “Summertide Scales and Tales” will feature a brand-new summer map, Simulanka. This will allow players to try out limited-time events and win rich rewards. A new five-star character, Emilie, will also make her debut.
There will be various seasonal events taking place around Simulanka. These include mini-games and bonuses. One is “Boreal Flurry” where players can shoot balloons while enjoying an aerial experience overlooking the new map.
Another is “Flying Hatter’s Trick” which is a claw machine-like game. Travelers will need to capture as many moving toy figures as possible. Moreover, “Metropole Trials” will require them to assemble two teams of characters to take on combat challenges.
Up for grabs from such mini-games are Starsail Coins that may then be used to draw figurines which can be displayed on “Good Shelves” scattered throughout Simulanka. These shelves may be obtained as a reward for completing all main stories in the new map. They can then be placed in the Serenitea Pot as summer souvenirs.
New outfits
Furthermore, Kirara and Nilou will show up in new outfits. Players will get Kirara’s phantom burglar-themed outfit by accumulating “Excerpts of Bliss” as they collect “Jubilant Feathers” and open “Fairytale Troves.”
On the other hand, Nilou’s new floral-themed outfit will be available at a limited-time discount in the store.
New 5-star character
Lastly, new five-star Dendro polearm user Emilie will make her debut. A perfumer from Fontaine, she has unique abilities, allowing players who recruit her to deal more damage to Burning enemies.
Her combat mechanics revolve around the Lumidouce Case, which inflicts Dendro damage from time to time. If enemies are affected by the Burning effect, the Case can be upgraded and deal even greater damage based on her attack. It also benefits from greater attack range and faster attack speed.
Emilie’s Story Quest, “Pomum de Ambra Chapter,” delves into her second identity as a “forensic cleaner” expert in crime scenes. This quest uncovers the mystery surrounding teh “Auguste” flower.
The new character’s debut and Yelan’s rerun will appear in the latter half of Version 4.8 Event Wishes. Reruns of Navia and Nilou, meanwhile, will take place in the first phase.
Other updates
Players will also enjoy more optimization updates in Version 4.8.
First, players will now be able to store Encounter Points and use them later to claim Daily Commission rewards. New Long-Term Encounter Points can be converted from excess points accumulated beyond the daily limit. This can be done by collecting specific items, opening chests, or completing event objectives.
Cooldown for World Bosses, which cost 40 Original Resin to claim rewards, has likewise been drastically reduced from five minutes to just 10 seconds. This enhancement enables smoother challenges, quicker Resin consumption, and conversion of Long-Term Encounter Points for Daily Commission bonuses.
For those with an eye for graphics, characters will also enjoy a new unique trailing effect while sprinting. This new 4.8 feature is called “Echo.”
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.
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.
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.
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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