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A stunning day-one release has just arrived on Xbox Game Pass, and you won’t want to miss out on the chance to play this highly anticipated game for free. April is proving to be one of the best months for the subscription service this year, with several remarkable options for players to choose from. While previous months offered games like The Witcher 3, Cyberpunk 2077, Death Stranding, and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, there are nearly 20 new additions to Xbox Game Pass in April. View the full article

Respawn Entertainment has just rolled out a new update for Apex Legends, making some changes that should improve the gameplay experience for players. While this latest Apex Legends update does not include new content, it resolves a number of bugs and adjusts matchmaking to potentially level the playing field in battle royale lobbies. View the full article

Hades II's PS5 and Xbox platform launch is accompanied by a big patch for Switch, Switch 2, and PC. View the full article

SteamOS 3.7.21 has just been released for all users with the following changes: General Security and stability updates View the full article

Serie A TOTS is coming soon to FC 26, and it will open the Team of the Season celebrations in Ultimate Team. This will be the first big league in TOTS, and the release date is already confirmed. So far, EA Sports has remained tight-lipped about which footballers will be present in the starting lineup. Thankfully, social media rumors have already hinted at which items will be part of Serie A TOTS. Table of contentsAll FC 26 Serie A TOTS playersFC 26 Serie A TOTS release countdownAll FC 26 Serie A TOTS players Once again, EA Sports will be releasing two batches of Serie A TOTS players. There will be the starting XI, which will include the best performers from the Italian league. There will be additional cards in the form of Honorable Mentions who have narrowly missed out on a spot in the starting lineup. Jacobo RamonPerroneDavisDouvikasVlasicSvilarHojlundZielinskiRabiotNdickaPalestraModricMaignanWesleyBremerAkanjiDimarcoMcKennieMcTominayYildizNico PazMartinez As always, some cards will be part of objectives. This can even include starters, like we had witnessed last year. However, you'll need to rely largely on packs to find these flashy items to add to your squads. FC 26 Serie A TOTS release countdown Serie A TOTS items will be available on Friday, April 17. This is the date when Trophy Titans Team 2 ends, and the new cards will be added to packs. The following countdown will expire once the promo goes live. [hurrytimer id="1204877"] The countdown is based on the following timings. 10am PT12pm CT1pm ET6pm UTC7pm CET This is the usual launch schedule that's followed by EA Sports for all promos. It will be interesting to see what the starters will look like once the promo goes live on Friday. The post FC 26 Serie A TOTS players and release countdown appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

I've been a pirate in Windrose for four hours now, and I've been up to all sorts of classic pirate activities in that time: Chopping down trees, picking up sea shells, making huts out of grass, and getting killed by boars, elite-tier dodos, and giant crabs... Read more.View the full article

Diablo 4's upcoming Lord of Hatred expansion has been rated for Nintendo Switch in Indonesia, sparking rumors of a new platform release in the near future. While nothing is confirmed at this point, a Diablo 4Nintendo Switch port would open the game up to an entirely new audience, and with the expansion release set for April 28, 2026, it could be the perfect time to bring fresh players into the fold. View the full article

Whether you realize it or not, free games are being added to Steamon a regular basis, whether it's in the form of weekly or monthly limited-time giveaways, free-to-try demos, or new additions to the massive library of free-to-play games available for PC and Steam Deck users. View the full article

Genshin Impact has officially kicked off the drip marketing for Lohen, confirming the 5-Star Cryo Polearm's release date as June 10. The upcoming Genshin Impact update brings a conclusion to some important storylines for both Sumeru and Nod-Krai, but most notably, it also introduces three new characters to the playable roster: Nicole, Lohen, and Prune. All three are members of the Hexerei, and Lohen in particular has received praise for having a fun playstyle. View the full article

Windrose's map might appear pretty small at first, but it expands quickly once you explore new areas. After a certain point, traveling from one point to another will take a lot of time, whether you travel the distance on land or by ship. Thankfully, there's a pretty elaborate fast travel system that's been added from the demo to the early access version. How does fast travel work in Windrose If you've played the demo of Windrose, you'll be pretty well aware of the system in place. If you're someone completely new, read on. Once you've completed the first quest and started How My Shore Adventure Began (can't miss as it's part of the main story), you'll be able to smelt your first copper ingot. Once you know how to get Copper Ingot, you'll be able to make a Fast Travel Bell using the Workbench. You'll need 10 Copper Ingots and three Ropes to create a bell. Incidentally, you can also get Fast Travel Bell as random loot. Image via Kraken Express To set up a network, you'll also need to create a Fast Travel Point. You can do that from the build menu. To create a Fast Travel Point, you'll need 20 Wood and one Fast Travel Bell. Before you can fast travel, you'll need at least two points in two different locations. You can create two points on the same island, but they have to be distant from one another. Fast Travel Points can only be placed near water. When you're on your ship, you can fast travel from any location by selecting the point. This works as long as you're not being chased by an enemy or in active combat. If you're walking on foot, you'll have to travel to a Fast Travel Point manually. I am unsure as to why the system works like this, but it is what it is. Additionally, you can also find random Fast Travel Points existing in several locations. The different faction islands also have them, and you can use those after activating them by manually traveling to those locations. Once done, those travel points will be automatically added to your network. The post How to fast travel in Windrose appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

Just imagine what these share prices would look like if they realized AI can't yet generate whole video gamesView the full article

I can't wait to start Windrose all over again after its brilliant Steam demoView the full article

The main theme for Vampire Survivors is available to stream on YouTube and it has been composed by Yoko Shimomura. View the full article

The release date of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction has been pushed back by a few months due to the development team needing more time to get it ready to go to market. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destructionhad previously been slated for release on April 28, but fans will now need to wait until sometime in summer for their first chance to play it. View the full article

The complete Gothic Classic Collection launches beginning July 2026 for PS5, PS4, and Xbox consoles. View the full article

"Hideo is still making games in very much the way he made Metal Gear"View the full article

Overwatch Reign of Talon Season 2 is officially live, bringing with it a new damage hero, a meta event, balance adjustments, Stadium content, a Switch 2 port, and more. This is the second season of the Reign of Talon storyline in Overwatch for 2026, and it is set to run until June 16. View the full article

A remake of Ubisoft's beloved pirate game, called Assassin's Creed: ****** Flag Resynced, was quietly confirmed after numerous rumors, but it hasn't been officially unveiled, so the wait continues. ****** Flag Resynced will reportedly be revealed soon, but those interested in setting sail right away might want to check out a brand-new pirate game that has just become available. View the full article

I never thought I'd see the day, and I hoped I never wouldView the full article

Clay is your starting point for several Windrose crafts, and you'll need plenty of it if you want to start making clay bottles for potions. It's also the bulk of the required materials for several crafting stations, and if you're as impatient as I am, you'll want more than one Charcoal Kiln... Read more.View the full article

G-Force fans are despondent while I mourn the maligned Star Wars: RebellionView the full article

Diablo 3 was a massive hit on the OG SwitchView the full article

A massive purge of Disney games just occurred on Steam, as the Mouse House has just removed 13 of its titles from the PC gaming platform. Since its inception in 1923, Disney has become one of the most well-recognized movie studios around, releasing some of the most iconic movies ever made and achieving incredible financial success, with 17 films that have grossed over $1 billion. Beyond its own animated films, Disney has also made prominent acquisitions of popular brands such as Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars, further strengthening its overall dominance. View the full article

The highly anticipated mid-season update for Marathon has finally arrived, and with it comes tons of quality-of-life improvements, further balancing changes, and new content to hunt in the game. Since it launched back in March, Marathon has proven to be a very reactive experience, especially when compared to Bungie's other live-service game, Destiny 2. View the full article

Iron Banner is back in Destiny 2 after a long, long, long absence, bringing the Reghusk's Pledge Void auto rifle as its reward. This auto rifle has plenty of Void in its god roll, making it a great option if you use the purple element in your builds. Even if you don't have Void, however, one of its synergies is self-sufficient, so you can get overshields on kills on any subclass, with some good add-clear while you're at it. Here are our god rolls for Reghusk's Pledge in Destiny 2, based on the perks listed by [Hidden Content]. Reghusk's Pledge PvE god rolls in Destiny 2 Gotta do Iron Banner to get this. Image via Bungie Barrel: Arrowhead Brake, Fluted Barrel, or Corkscrew RiflingMag: Appended Mag, Tactical Mag, or Flared MagwellFirst perk: Destabilizing Rounds or DemoralizeHonorable mention: Rewind RoundsSecond perk: Repulsor Brace, Attrition Orbs, or Golden Tricorn The highlight of Reghusk's Pledge is its Void flavor, bringing with it two excellent elemental perks on column three: Destabilizing Rounds and Demoralize. Both are perfect for an add-clear weapon: one will make enemies Volatile upon getting a kill, letting you chain explosions on your foes. The other creates a weakening burst when you get a precision kill, so affected enemies are easier to kill. Rewind Rounds takes the third spot on our podium. This would be a top-tier pick if it didn't contend with the elemental synergy—for instance, a Rewind Rounds + Kinetic Tremors roll on a Kinetic AR—but as it stands, getting it requires giving up the two Void-aligned perks here, which bring more to the table. That said, there is a case for Rewind Rounds paired with Attrition Orbs, especially given the state of primaries in the post-Edge of Fate sandbox. You'd use Attrition Orbs to fuel your energy regen, while Rewind Rounds would let you continue firing and maintain your orb generation. The rest of the picks here aren't particularly impressive. Dynamic Sway Reduction and Built to Blast are PvP-focused, Impromptu Ammunition can be decent but not revolutionary, and if you're using a melee build, you may not be using an auto rifle, so Proximity Power feels odd in a weapon more suited to mid-range encounters. At least you can grab some old Iron Banner armor for your fashion. Image via Bungie The fourth column brings three good choices. Repulsor Brace is the natural pairing if you have Destabilizing Rounds or Demoralize. You get constant overshields with this combo, since everything will be debuffed anyway. Golden Tricorn brings a strong boost to weapon damage at max stacks, which can help make Reghusk feel better. That said, most of a guardian's firepower probably comes from abilities in the post-Edge of Fate sandbox, so you're not missing out terribly if you don't get this damage boost. The state of primary weapons is also why Attrition Orbs takes a prominent spot in our god roll, potentially even beating Golden Tricorn, depending on your build. Orbs of Power fuel your abilities, give you some health, and can even provide damage reduction (for instance, with the two-piece Smoke Jumper set bonus), so creating them is essential. Kill Clip and Swashbuckler show up, though you'd be better off with Golden Tricorn than with either of them for PvE, and the remaining two perks (Target Lock and Zen Moment) are better suited for the Crucible. Reghusk's Pledge PvE god rolls in Destiny 2 Image via Bungie Barrel: Hammer-Forged Rifling, Arrowhead Brake, Fluted Barrel, or Corkscrew RiflingMag: Accurized RoundsFirst perk: Dynamic Sway ReductionSecond perk: Kill Clip or Zen Moment Our PvP god roll is more straightforward. We opted for range and handling through the weapon's parts, while Dynamic Sway Reduction easily takes the third column. It's the most consistent perk you'll see here for the Crucible. The fourth column depends more on your playstyle and preference. Kill Clip grants you bonus damage after a kill, while Zen Moment makes it even easier to land shots on your enemies after hitting them. Target Lock ramps up the weapon's damage as you hit, but it's nowhere near as strong as it used to be. Ultimately, though, this one is up to personal preference. How to get Reghusk's Pledge in Destiny 2 Image via Bungie Reghusk's Pledge has a chance of dropping at the end of Iron Banner matches regardless of mode, so pick your poison between Control and Eruption. Iron Banner is only available for a limited time; however, it only runs for a week in its first appearance in Renegades, so get it before April 21 or wait until Lord Saladin shows up again—whenever that might be. The post Reghusk’s Pledge god rolls and how to get them in Destiny 2 appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article