Over the last month or so, Grinding Gear Games has been busy with a Path of Exile expansion release, a console release and making sure the game’s in the best shape ever – all while looking to the future as well. We asked for some of your burning questions and sent them along to GGG. Today, we have the answers straight from the team.
– Surprise! Warhammer: Vermintide 2 Announced
Fatshark has pulled off the week’s biggest surprise with today’s announcement of Warhammer: Vermintide 2. After selling over 1.5M copies of the original game, the team felt it was time to unleash the news of its sequel. Warhammer: Vermintide 2 will be released for both PC and consoles. For now, that’s all we know, though Fatshark is promising more details at a later date including a special live stream event to be held in October.
Guild Wars 2 – Humanizing Tyria
In the original game of the franchise, Guild Wars 1, players could only take on the role of the Humans. It’s sequel, however, flag shipped the ability to play as many of Tyria’s races, and came with a story that impacted not just humanity, but the world itself. In the last few story episodes- and indeed in the upcoming Path of Fire expansion- Guild Wars 2 has slowly been sliding back in to a human centric story, pushing the other races to the side.
Sea of Thieves – Optional Settings Allow You to Run Game with a Doorstop PC
You know that doorstop PC you’ve got collecting dust in the garage? The one that you outgrew five years ago? Well it’s time to go fetch that old geezer from the grave and rethink its usefulness. According to Rare, a 540p 15 fps framrate lock has been added so that “you can go below HD” according to Ted Timmins, Sea of Thieves executive producer.
Destiny 2 – Bungie’s Luke Smith Answers Twitter Questions – No PTR Plans
Destiny 2’s Luke Smith spent time with Wired yesterday to answer a bunch of questions coming from the community via Twitter. Among more specific questions about weapon types, Hunter utility and more, Smith admitted that there are no firm plans for a PTR and that private PvP matches are on the future features list, though not necessarily any time soon.
Destiny 2 – Art & the World of Destiny 2 with Jason Sussman
During a recent press event we had a chance to sit down at a roundtable Q&A with Destiny 2’s World Art Lead, Jason Sussman. What follows is a transcription from that group with a few select questions from the entire group.
Armored Warfare – Eye of the Storm Brings New Progression Vehicles & More
My.com has sent word that the latest content expansion for Armored Warfare is now live. Called Eye of the Storm, new features include five new progression vehicles, the new Waterway PvP map as well as community-requested adjustments to Enhancements and the Economy.
Fortnite – Survive the Storm Patch Notes Published
With today’s launch of the Fornite “Survive the Storm” update, it’s worth taking a look at the published patch notes to glean a bit more information before heading into the game. During the new content, players will be pitted against the storm for two weeks necessitating the stockpiling of all the goodies needed to survive a deadly storm and deadlier monsters.
Marvel Heroes Omega – Omega Prestige System Detailed, Launching August 31st
The Marvel Heroes Omega site has been updated with a look at the forthcoming Omega Prestige system, a way to “unlock the true potential of a hero” and to get players prepped for upcoming “challenging end-game content”. According to the post, this is an extension of the current Prestige system but will be limited to select heroes, at least for the time being. The first hero eligible for Omega Prestige will be Spider-Man.
Blade & Soul – NA Regional Championship to be Held at PAX West
Blade & Soul will be hosting its North American Region Championship during the upcoming PAX West convention next week. On September 3rd, matches will be held all day with the finals taking place that night at the PAX Arena. Teams will be vying for a spot in the World Championships and a share of the $340,000 prize purse. The funds were raised via B&S fans through the purchase of a special in-game package of goods.