Summary
Sea of Starsis unveiling a three-player co-op mode, Summer Game Fest returns this summer, and Aspyr’sStar Wars Battlefront Classic Collectionis having a brutal time getting up on its feet. Today, Game Rant’s weekly recap takes a look at some of the most notable headlines from the past week.
A lot morePrince of Persia: The Lost Crowncontentis coming soon,MultiVersusis finally ready for its comeback bout, and the community’s battle for democracy continues inHelldivers 2. All that and more in this week’s roundup ofgames industry news.
Sea of Stars Getting 3-Player Co-op
Sea of Starsis receiving a three-player co-op modecalled Single Player+. This mode incorporatesSea of Stars’ timing-based turn-based combat and allows players to journey together.
Summer Game Fest 2024 Date Announced
Geoff Keighley’s perennial Summer Game Festis returning this summer. The live event’s kick-off is now scheduled for June 7.
Aspyr has commented onStar Wars Battlefront Classic Collection’s woesfollowing its critical lambasting. Since launch, theClassic Collectionhas dealt with horrible server issues and an abundance of other technical issues.
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown DLC Roadmap Revealed
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crownmade a name for itself as a reinvention of the IP as well as a wonderful 2.5D Metroidvania. Now,Prince of Persia: The Lost Crownhas announced a full DLC roadmapof content for players to anticipate.
MultiVersus’ New Release Date and Big Changes Announced
After a lengthy shutdown hiatus,MultiVersusis poised to make its comeback. When it returns, it will be fashioned with a new game engine and a brand-new PvE game mode among other huge changes.
Features
Straywas a fascinating little indie game with an adorable protagonist, but if a sequel or spin-off isn’t capitalized on soon it could slip into obscurity and the niche of its cute gimmick could be fleeting.
Movies & TV
The Simsworks as an immersive life simulation franchise with nearly endless possibilities and creativity, but translating that formula to a live-action adaptation might have odd challenges.
Guides
Helldivers 2has several unique mission objectives spread among Automaton and Terminid planets, and the kinds of objectives players have will differ based on which planet they land on.
Game Rant Exclusives
This month’s Game Rant Advance coversAlone in the Darkwith interviews that shed light on the survival horror game’s modern reimagining.
MultiVersus
WHERE TO PLAY
CHARACTERS: Choose from Bugs Bunny, Batman, Arya Stark, Rick Sanchez, and many more. In MultiVersus, every star brings their unique moves, worlds and attitudes to fight. And as the roster expands, so does the spectacle — with new personalities and play styles turning up the heat in every battle.MAPS: Our maps turn legendary realms like the Batman’s Bat Cave, Jake and Finn’s Treefort, Game of Thrones’ Throne Room into epic battle grounds. And the best part? We’re adding new maps regularly, so the party never stops!MODES: Whether you’re seeking the intensity of 1v1, the frenzy of a 4-player mayhem, or team up for strategic 2v2 battles, we’ve got you covered. Plus, introducing an all new PvE mode, a thrilling realm of limitless combat possibilities designed for solo or co-op play.CROSS-PLATFORM: MultiVersus has full cross-play and cross-progression support across all platforms.
