Note: This update is for the Steam Deck Beta and Preview channels, and includes new features that are still being tested. You can opt into this in Settings > System > System Update Channel. Screen Reader Fixed slider announcements not being interruptible Fixed a case where the screen reader would not work after a reboot View the full article
The end credits of Deltarune Chapter 4 reveal that the story will continue with Chapter 5 in 2026. Serving as a spin-off to the wildly popular 2015 role-playing indie game Undertale from developer Toby Fox, Deltarune tells the story of a human teenager named Kris who lives in a town inhabited by peaceful monsters. Rather than a proper sequel, the story of Deltarune occurs in parallel to its predecessor, allowing a number of familiar faces to make an appearance in the follow-up to Undertale. View the full article
The Harvest Moonname is still synonymous with the farming sim genre, but the next release to bear the title doesn't stand a chance of competing with Stardew Valley. When Stardew Valley first hit the scene in 2016, it was the up-and-comer, building on obvious Harvest Moon inspiration to deliver a compelling experience with enough strengths of its own. Nearly a decade later, Stardew Valley has plenty of players who have never even touched a Harvest Moon game, and it's become one of the gold standards of comparison for any new farming sim. View the full article
It's hard to believe that 2025 is halfway over, but there's still plenty of big game releases to look forward to before the calendar flips over once more. July 2025 is full of some big-name games, along with some promising new IP that players are hoping will fulfill their potential and become a new smash hit. But with so many games and so little time, choices must be made as to which ones get your money and attention. Screenshot by Destructoid Whether you're a sporty gamer and looking to pick up Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 (July 8) or EA Sports College Football 26 (July 10), or an FPS fan and want to dive into Destiny 2: Edge of Fate (July 15) or Killing Floor 3 (July 24), July 2025 has just about every kind of gamer covered. We'd be remiss if not mentioning Donkey Kong Bananza on July 17, or the Pacman-inspired Shadow Labryinth on July 18, so even nostalgic gamers are going to be eating well. And if you're into some of the more cozier stuff, Tales of the Shire is dropping on July 29, the same day as Grounded 2. Basically, there's a lot of fun games in the month to choose from. These games are all on top of existing titles getting new updates and live service content, like season three of Marvel Rivals, season five of Call of Duty: ****** Ops 6, and many others, so if you're looking to avoid the rising temperatures and pump up the air conditioning while playing something new, July 2025 may be stacked. And now, I ask you, dear reader, which of July 2025's new games are you most looking forward to picking up? The post POLL: What July 2025 new release are you most looking forward to? appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
Monster Hunter Wilds has become the latest Steam review battleground as an influx of disgruntled players have tanked its review rating down to "overwhelmingly negative" in the last week. Since Monday, over 2,000 negative reviews have been filed, most of which criticize its poor PC performance and a lack of substantial fixes from Capcom in the months since it was released... Read more.View the full article
Netflix’s Castlevania and ****** May Cry showrunner Adi Shankar has turned his attention to the Duke Nukem series after acquiring the screen rights from Gearbox Software. The animated adaptation creative lead teased his next project during an interview with Esquire. Although projects like ****** May Cry Season 2 are currently top of mind, it sounds like something based on the legendary tongue-in-cheek first-person shooter franchise is currently in the works. “I'm being approached with different IPs and companies that want to work with me,” Shankar said. “I bought the rights to Duke Nukem. Not the gaming rights, but I bought it from Gearbox.” Duke Nukem is an unmistakably ‘90s video game franchise that got its start in 1991, but it wasn’t until 1996 that it would find its FPS footing with Duke Nukem 3D. Although a laundry list of sequels arrived throughout the 15 years that followed, its 2011 entry, Duke Nukem Forever, was heavily criticized by critics and fans alike. The PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360-era title did so much to damage the blond, buzzcut hero’s reputation that there has not been a new Duke Nukem installment since. Shankar is already cooking up ideas for what a present-day take on Duke Nukem could look like. It’s unclear if fans can expect to see an animated Duke Nukem show in the vein of Shankar’s other projects, a movie, or something completely different, but it’s clear Shankar is trying to put together a project of some sort behind the scenes. "I don't intend on having anyone tell me what to do on this one. “It's a middle finger to everybody,” Shankar said when describing his vision for Duke Nukem. “When Duke Nukem blew up, a bunch of people sat around trying to turn it into a brand, when it's just a middle finger. Duke Nukem can't be made by a corporation, because the moment a corporation makes Duke Nukem, it's no longer Duke Nukem. I don't intend on having anyone tell me what to do on this one.” We’ll have to wait to see what Shankar has in store for the ‘90s icon. For now, no casting, plot, or release date details for the Duke Nukem show have been revealed. It's unclear how the recent rights aquisition will impact the Legendary Entertainment Duke Nukem movie reported on in 2022. For a better look at what to expect, you can read up on his other Netflix projects. We gave Season 1 of ****** May Cry an 8/10 in our review, with Castlevania Season 1 earning an 8.1/10 from us upon its release in 2017. Shankar is involved in other Netflix projects, too, including the Castlevania: Nocturne spinoff series, an Assassin’s Creed series, and even an animated PUBG show. Michael Cripe is a freelance contributor with IGN. He's best known for his work at sites like The Pitch, The Escapist, and OnlySP. Be sure to give him a follow on Bluesky (@mikecripe.bsky.social) and Twitter (@MikeCripe). View the full article
Xbox fans now have a new officially-licensed third-party controller to look forward to. Developed by renowned accessory maker GameSir, the G7 Pro controller launches in the coming weeks and offers numerous features for a compelling price, but there's a big catch for Xbox users in particular. View the full article
Despite featuring Japanese voiceovers, the PC and mobile MMORPG still does not have any Japanese server announcements as of this writing. View the full article
Infinity Nikki is expected to launch housing in Version 1.8, but a recent leak implies that Infold will also introduce a monthly furniture pass for $11, monetizing yet another aspect of its cozy dress-up gacha. Despite its successful launch, Infinity Nikki suffered a major blow to its reputation with the release of Version 1.5. On top of being a technical disaster, causing major issues across several platforms, Version 1.5 introduced a dye system that was heavily monetized, requiring players to purchase premium currency to unlock a single dye palette for each individual clothing piece. View the full article
One of my favorite things to do in any RPG is to do an evil playthrough, and Baldur's Gate 3 doesn't disappoint with plenty of choices for evil parties. However, although an evil playthrough can open up new quest options or dialogue, it can limit the number of companions who will be available. Unsurprisingly for a game that involves saving the world from evil cultists, not everyone will stick with you if you turn to the dark side. View the full article
At long last, it's time to wrap up Peter Pan's Disney Dreamlight Valley friendship quests. After talking to the Fairy Godmother about Peter's pirate game and reentering Skull Rock, you'll learn from Ariel the existence of a special Valley Pirates treasure chest within this cave. Table of contentsValley Pirates Treasure Chest location in Disney Dreamlight ValleyHow to unlock the Valley Pirates Treasure Chest in Disney Dreamlight ValleyValley Pirates Treasure Chest location in Disney Dreamlight Valley The Valley Pirates' treasure chest is at the top of Skull Rock inside the music puzzle room. You originally discovered this location during the introductory Skull Rock questline, which involved collecting glowing musical notes and arranging them into a complete score. However, there's a catch. Although you don't have to repeat the barrel or music room puzzle to traverse these areas, you do have to avoid spotlights that are now scattered around Skull Rock. After climbing the wooden plank ramp beside Ariel up to the platform where you trapped Peter Pan's shadow for the first time, you'll spot a couple of these spotlights rotating a golden light that'll teleport you back to the area's checkpoint if you touch them. Screenshot by Destructoid The best way to avoid these lights is to sprint around them or slowly follow the beams until you're safely on the other side. You'll also find characters like WALL-E and Olaf along the way, but you don't have to worry about them affecting your stealth mission in any way. Although you'll find multiple of these lights throughout Skull Rock, the strategy for dealing with them remains the same. You may have to sprint through a few that are close together, particularly those around the pirate's ship. Otherwise, it's mostly a game of speed or patience, depending on your preferred strategy. How to unlock the Valley Pirates Treasure Chest in Disney Dreamlight Valley After you make it to the music room, you'll spot Peter Pan, the pirate's captain, and a treasure chest waiting for you to proceed. Following a brief chat with Peter, you'll discover that The Forgotten is the captain of this operation. Talk to them to initiate a verbal, simulated swordfight. Screenshot by Destructoid The dialogue options you pick are entirely up to you. Let this be a chance to have some fun with The Forgotten before concluding the fight and claiming the treasure chest. They'll give you a silver key, which you can use after interacting with the chest. You'll find a furniture pouch containing more Valley Pirates' treasure chests to place within your village, letting you conclude the "The Valley Pirates" quest and Peter Pan's friendship missions. The post How to find the Valley Pirates Treasure Chest in Disney Dreamlight Valley appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
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The Gloves to Goals Evolution is a really interesting upgrade option to consider if EA FC 25 players want to play a goalie up top. In fact, you can pick between one of the two—Petr Cech and Lev Yashin—to play as a 98-rated CAM for your team. However, this evolution isn't like other ordinary upgrade options, and you'll have to understand the full process. Table of contentsEA FC 25 Gloves to Goals Evolution explainedEA FC 25 Gloves to Goals Evolution explainedEA FC 25 Gloves to Goals Evolution objective explainedEA FC 25 Gloves to Goals Evolution explained The Gloves to Goals Evolution has three parts. Redeem the free itemsComplete the EvolutionComplete the objective The first part is the easiest one in EA FC 25. Once you log into Ultimate Team, you'll find identical 94-rated items of Petr Cech and Lev Yashin in your Ultimate Team inventory. Once you have redeemed the rewards, you can start working towards the second part. EA FC 25 Gloves to Goals Evolution explained The Gloves to Goals Evolution costs 400,000 coins or 1,000 FC Points. The evolution is usable just once, so you have to make a pick. There are two levels of upgrades. Level 1 upgrades Rarity In-Progress EvolutionSM +2 ★Overall +4Agility +3Balance +3Reactions +3Passing +5Shooting +6 Level 2 upgrades Rarity Gloves to Goals ICONPlayStyle+ Finesse Shot (^4)PlayStyle+ Aerial (^4)Stamina +3Aggression +4Pace +5 Level 1 upgrade requirements Play 4 matches in any mode using your active EVO player in game. Level 2 upgrade requirements Play 4 matches in any mode using your active EVO player in game. The evolution will complete and level up your selected card to 98-overall rating. Additionally, the card will also have four playstyle+. EA FC 25 Gloves to Goals Evolution objective explained The objective requires you to use your Gloves to Goals evolution player to complete certain tasks. TasksRewardsScore 4 goals with your Gloves to Goals Player in any Ultimate Team game modeST Position EVOScore 6 goals with your Gloves to Goals Player in any Ultimate Team game mode. LW EVOScore 8 goals with your Gloves to Goals Player in any Ultimate Team game mode.RW EvoScore 10 goals with your Gloves to Goals Player in any Ultimate Team game mode.6 out of 12 base PlayStyles Once you have applied the four evolutions to your Gloves to Goals card, it will complete the whole process. The post How to complete the EA FC 25 Gloves to Goals Evolution? appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
REMATCH, the latest title developed by Sifu maker Sloclap, has garnered over one million players since its release just a few days ago. Its stellar success could mean that we finally have a true competitor to the long-standing, long-reigning arcade football king, Rocket League. REMATCH, much like Rocket League, is an arcade football (or soccer in the language of freedom) title where two small teams play ball with wild and quick movement and abilities. And that there's a market for such a thing has been evident for a long time, given how popular and for how long Rocket League has been. Now, REMATCH has managed to hit the million-player milestone, according to its developers, with nearly 100,000 concurrent players during peak hours on Steam. The game also launched on Game Pass a few days after its initial release, which would explain its massive Steam numbers despite its presence on Xbox's service. Rematch replaces cars with actual human characters, but retains all the arcade mechanics reminiscent of Galactic Football. Image via Sloclap There are two key distinctions between Rocket League and REMATCH. There are no cars but rather well-animated human characters playing ball, and the main focus is on two, 5v5 matches instead of 3v3. While there are other nuances, this is the gist of it. However, both games play in much the same way, have high arcade concepts and do away with realism for the sake of fun, fast-paced, competitive gameplay. Speaking of which, both are team-based, and, though you can solo through the opposing side if you're good enough, you'll find that playing alone is nigh-impossible for most people, be it Rocket League or REMATCH. Their similarities are quite obvious, then, and it's no surprise that a new and just different enough experience would sweep through the arcade soccer market. REMATCH, with its incredible success just days after its release, could mean it's on track to become the next fad in the genre, either overtaking or competing with Rocket League directly. In less than a month, Rocket League will be a decade old, and it was about time someone came in to supplant the old king and inaugurate a new era for this unique genre. It's good to see that it wasn't a game that is a straight-up copy of the Rocket League experience with a different coat of paint, but rather a newer take on an established formula that pushes it forward and opens it up to further iterations by other studios. If anything, it proved there are more than a few players eager to jump on such games, and Rematch has all the potential to be remembered and known by the gaming world just as much as Rocket League is, ten years after its release. Though I will say that Rocket League still pulls an average of about 30,000 concurrent players during peak hours, and we'll have to wait and see if REMATCH can do the same in 2035. The post REMATCH reaches million-player milestone, and I think it’s on track to become the new Rocket League appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
The FUTTIES Countdown Evolution has revealed an interesting training camp upgrade option for all EA FC 25 players, and you can park a card of your choice. The selected card won't be usable for three weeks, which is a long time. However, it will improve to become a 98-rated item while obtaining four playstyle+. There are plenty of good choices, and this guide will help you make the best possible decision based on the offered upgrades. Table of contentsAll EA FC 25 The FUTTIES Countdown Evolution requirementsAll The FUTTIES Countdown Evolution upgrades in EA FC 25Best players to use in The FUTTIES Countdown EvolutionAll EA FC 25 The FUTTIES Countdown Evolution requirements The requirements for The FUTTIES Countdown Evolution is pretty simple. It allows you to choose from a wide variety of cards in EA FC 25. Overall Max. 93Max PS 10Max PS+ 4Dribbling Max. 98Defending Max. 94All The FUTTIES Countdown Evolution upgrades in EA FC 25 There are three levels of upgrades to unlock. Each level is complete after the card spends six days and 23 hours in the training camp. To complete all three levels, you'll have to let the card spend three weeks. During this time, you can't use the card in any game mode. Level 1 upgrades Rarity In-Progress EvolutionSM +4 ★PlayStyle Incisive Pass (^9)PlayStyle Low Driven Shot (^9)Overall +3Passing +4 (^98)Defending +5 (^92)Shooting +6 (^94) Level 2 upgrades WF +4 ★PlayStyle+ Tiki Taka (^4)PlayStyle+ Quick Step (^4)Overall +4 (^98)Pace +3 (^95)Strength +5 (^92)Dribbling +6 (^96) Level 3 upgrades Rarity FUTTIES EVOPlayStyle+ Finesse Shot (^4)PlayStyle+ Low Driven Shot (^4)Pace +4 (^95)Passing +4 (^98)Stamina +7 (^93)Best players to use in The FUTTIES Countdown Evolution Here are some of the best non-combo options to consider. Manuel Locatelli TOTSPhilip Billing Fantasy FCPatrick Berg TOTSHojberg TOTSYouri Tielemans TOTS Honorable MentionsKobie Mainoo RTTF Bruno Guimaraes TOTS Honorable MentionsJobe Bellingham TOTS Frenkie de Jong RTTFThierry Henry Immortals You can also use a card that you have previously upgraded in this evolution. The offered stat upgrades are pretty substantial, but you'll have to spend three weeks without it. The post Best players to use in the EA FC 25 The FUTTIES Countdown Evolution appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
The REPO developer has revealed plans for a big update coming soon, which will introduce upgrades, new maps, music, and more. The developer answered 50 player-submitted questions, where it not only addressed what’s next for REPO in the upcoming update but also shared some of its plans for future patches. View the full article
Last updated June 20, 2025 - Added new Anime Rising codes! [/url] Need codes for Anime Rising? We've got all the latest active codes so you can earn mythical fragments, tokens, and more. You can rely on us for when new ones are released and updates on when codes expire. And if you're not sure how to redeem codes, we have a quick explanation for that too. Working Anime Rising Codes (June 2025) These are all the current active codes for Anime Rising that you can redeem for a variety of rewards: DUNGEONREWARDS - 10 Quirk Tokens, 3 Arise Luck Boosts, 3 Summon Move Speed Boosts, 5 Class Quirk Tokens, 8x 1 Hour Quick Income, 5 Random Chests, 25 Mythical Fragments, 2 Altar Summons, 3 Shiny Luck Boosts, 3 Player Move Speed Boosts (NEW)UPTUESDAY - 10 Quirk Tokens, 6 Arise Luck Boosts, 6 Summon Move Speed Boosts, 1 Class Quirk Token, 2x 1 Hour Quick Income, 5 Random Chests, 25 Mythical Fragments, 2 Altar Summons, 6 Shiny Luck Boosts, 6 Player Move Speed BoostsTHANKYOU - 1 Hour Break Orbs, 3 Arise Luck Boosts, 1x 1 Hour Quick Coins, 3 Shiny Luck Boosts, 5 Revive Scrolls, 1x 1 Hour Quick XP, 1 Class Quirk Token, 1x 1 Hour Quick Income, 5 Random Chest, 25 Mythical Fragments, 2 Altar Summons, 3 Player Move Speed Boosts, 3 Summon Move Speed BoostsRISEUP - 10 Quirk Tokens, 6 Arise Luck Boosts, 4x 1 Hour Quick Coins, 6 Shiny Luck Boosts, 5 Revive Scrolls, 4x 1 Hour Quick XP, 1 Class Quirk Token, 2x 1 Hour Quick Income, 5 Random Chests, 25 Mythical Fragments, 2 Altar Summons, 6 Player Move Speed Boosts, 6 Summon Move Speed Boosts All the codes above have been tested as working at the time of submission. However, codes with unknown expiry dates may stop working at any time. Spotted a new code we haven't included or tried one only to find it's expired? Let us know by reporting them here. [/url]Expired Anime Rising Codes (June 2025) There aren't currently any expired codes for this Roblox experience but if that changes, we'll be sure to update this section with them. How to Redeem Anime Rising Codes Redeeming codes in Anime Rising doesn't require too much effort unlike some other Roblox games. Fortunately you don't have to reach a certain level or join a specific group. Here are the quick simple steps to redeeming them: Launch Anime RisingPress the green "Store" button on the left side of your screenThen press the "Codes" button of a blue bird near the bottom right.Enter your code here and press the blue Redeem button to get your rewards.Why Isn't My Anime Rising Code Working? If you're having trouble redeeming a code, there are two main reasons why one usually doesn't work. Here's what you need to know: The code is expiredThe code has been entered incorrectly If a code is entered incorrectly or doesn't exist, you'll see a message that says, "Invalid code". To avoid running into this problem, we recommend copying and pasting directly from this article. Just make sure you don't accidentally end up with an extra space in your code when copying one. This is why it never hurts to double-check before redeeming a code. Where to Find More Anime Rising Codes You can always check back here for whenever new codes are added since we try to update as often as we can. However, if you want to search for Anime Rising codes yourself, there is a dedicated Discord server where they're announced. The in-game window for codes mentions each developer's Twitter account but they don't seem to post any on there. What is Anime Rising in Roblox? Anime Rising is a collector game that seems to be inspired by Solo Leveling. You can defeat all sorts of enemies and then resurrect them to fight for you. Over time, you'll amass a large squad of teammates to help you complete quests. Using free summons from the codes in this article, you can also get characters heavily inspired by other popular anime shows too. Jeffrey Lerman is a freelance game journalist for IGN who has been covering games for over a decade. You can follow him on Bluesky. View the full article
A debut trailer just dropped for the dark fantasy shooter Chains of Lukomorye, a gorgeous looking game which draws inspiration from the folkloric fantasy of Dark Souls and the wasted WW1 landscapes of Battlefield One. By wading into the Soulslike genre, as well as the cinematic, narrative-driven fare of PlayStation, the game is heading for crowded territory, but its detailed Slavic setting, its shooter sensibilities, and its dreamy, war-torn landscapes set it apart. Read the rest of the story... View the full article
According to Kepler_L2, UDNA GPUs – codenamed GFX13 – will support 64 Gbps and 80 Gbps bandwidths over HDMI 2.2 connections. If the report is accurate, it would mean that AMD's next-generation GPUs won't fully utilize the potential of HDMI 2.2, which supports bandwidths of up to 96 Gbps – also referred to as Ultra96. Read Entire Article View the full article
Look, we knew Hogwarts Legacy was going to get a sequel. It sold like hotcakes, and the series isn't running out of gas anytime soon. Even though the DLC for the original game was canceled, it may have been to go full steam ahead on the follow-up, Hogwarts Legacy 2, which we now know a few alleged details about thanks to a leak. View the full article
Are you a Once Human fan who wishes they could shake things up a little? Then you'll be happy to hear that Starry Studio, developer of this post-apocalyptic survival game, has finally given players the ability to run their own official custom servers. That includes the ability to tweak its gameplay parameters, so that anyone joining the server has to play by these new private rules. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Once Human codes and how to redeem When is the next Once Human server wipe? New Once Human patch notes add a brutal PvP mode and floating buildings View the full article
Monster Hunter Wilds is not doing well, at least not on Steam. This open-world game, the latest entry in Capcom's hugely popular series, has seen its Steam reviews plummet. Monster Hunter Wilds' recent rating is down to Overwhelmingly Negative and 2018's Monster Hunter: World has more concurrent players than Wilds. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: You, yes you, can design a new weapon for Monster Hunter Wilds Monster Hunter Wilds is getting harder, but Capcom has a plan to help you out Forget Monster Hunter Wilds, you can get both Rise and World for under $10 View the full article
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The end credits of Deltarune Chapter 4 reveal that the story will continue with Chapter 5 in 2026. Serving as a spin-off to the wildly popular 2015 role-playing indie game Undertale from developer Toby Fox, Deltarune tells the story of a human teenager named Kris who lives in a town inhabited by peaceful monsters. Rather than a proper sequel, the story of Deltarune occurs in parallel to its predecessor, allowing a number of familiar faces to make an appearance in the follow-up to Undertale. View the full article