Stellaris: Console Edition second expansion pass release date announcedStellaris: Console Edition's second expansion pass will kick things off with the Synthetic Dawn Story Pack on 12 May. Two other DLC packs will follow during the year.APRIL 27
Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord update rebalances some troops and weaponsTaleWorlds Entertainment rolled out the latest update for Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord and it's meant to rebalance some troops and in-game weapons, along with some minor crash fixes.APRIL 27
Total War: SHOGUN II will be free to keep on Steam next weekTotal War: SHOGUN II will be free to keep starting on 27 April and until 1 May. The promotion will be a part of the Total War sale which will end on 4 May.APRIL 24
XCOM: Chimera Squad reveals Torque, Axiom and ZephyrFiraxis revealed the last of the Chimera Squad's backstories as the last of the void was filled with the Viper, Muton and former ADVENT trooper. On top of that, the story was confirmed to be canon and therefore part of the official XCOM universe.APRIL 23
Desperados III pre-order and feature detailsTHQ Nordic finally revealed the release date for Desperados III as they released the trailer for the bounty hunter and leader of the gang himself, John Cooper. Some pre-orders are now up as well as features that are meant to draw players in.APRIL 22
XCOM: Chimera Squad profiles for Cherub, Patchwork, Shelter and Claymore revealedFiraxis revealed four additional agent profiles for XCOM: Chimera Squad and unfortunately for many anxious fans, none of them are Torque or Axiom. Maybe the devs left the best for last.APRIL 22
Desperados 3 gets a launch date and trigger-happy trailerTHQ Nordic have finally announced the launch date for the long-awaited gunslinging title Desperados 3, and the date is set for 16 June 2020. As for the trailer, you know you've got to see it.APRIL 21
Warhammer Underworlds Online leaves early access todayAfter a successful Early Access period on Steam, Steel Sky Production's card game Warhammer Underworlds Online is launching today on PC. The game offers six Warbands right now with more planned for a release via DLC at a later date.Semir OmerovicAPRIL 20
Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord gets hefty update as Beta moves to Public branchAs promised, Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord got its public branch on Steam, and the split brings a hefty update that addresses some crashing, a number of issues in diplomacy, economy and trade, and more.APRIL 17
XCOM: Chimera Squad presents four agents' profilesXCOM: Chimera Squad will be different from the previous two Firaxis XCOM games in many ways, one being the pre-made squad the players are given. This allowed for backstory, which was provided for four agents through YouTube presentations.APRIL 17
Old World, formerly 10 Crowns, is hitting early access soonIt's been a while since we last heard of 10 Crowns and just when it seemed we never again will, Mohawk Games announced the 4X title to be hitting early access with a new focus and new name - Old World.APRIL 14
Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord will get two more branches to help testingIn hindsight, TaleWorlds Entertainment's decision to launch Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord on Steam's Early Access was a wise one, but they now announced a new, streamlined plan to keep updating the game.APRIL 13
Upcoming Steam freebies: Total War: Shogun 2 free to keep, Warhammer II free weekendTwo Total War games will be free on Steam in the near future. First we will get a free weekend of Total War: Warhammer II, followed by Total War: Shogun 2 free to keep promotion in roughly two weeks.APRIL 13
Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord gets minor update, tweaks clan leader financesAll the popularity of Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord means that developer TaleWorld has been knee-deep in large-scale testing, and they've been diligently rolling out updates. The latest one again fixes some crashing, as well as finances.APRIL 10
Surviving the Aftermath gets rampaging animals in an updateParadox Interactive and Iceflake Studios released Update 6 for Surviving the Aftermath, bringing along several improvements and additions to the game, including the wild animals, enhanced combat and bartering system changes.APRIL 9
Gears Tactics has gone goldMicrosoft announced Gears Tactics has gone gold, meaning the development has concluded and it's all about distribution and good vibes.APRIL 8
Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord update fixes more crashing, tweaks XP gainTaleWorlds have been quite diligent in delivering updates for Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord, which at the same time somewhat justifies their decision to launch in Early Access. The latest update brings crashing fixes and more.APRIL 8
Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord update tackles crashing issues, adds 200+ itemsIt's safe to say that Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord's launch has been a success, but it's clear TaleWorlds Entertainment still have a lot of work to do through the final stretch in Steam's Early Access.APRIL 3
Next-gen Commandos game officially confirmedKalypso Media is fresh off the heels of the Commandos and Praetorians remasters and they are already planning more for the first franchise. It seems like these will be the nex-gen games though.APRIL 3
Humankind dev talks Fame and Stars as means of progression through erasWe're yet to get the exact date when Amplitude Studios' 4X strategy Humankind hits the shelves, but the dev is doing a great job filling in the gaps. In the latest video, they discussed progression through eras.APRIL 3
Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord's Early Access launch boosts Warband tooMount & Blade 2: Bannerlord has launched in Early Access after eight years of development and many strategy fans are rightfully buzzing. Interestingly, the prequel also managed to boost Mount & Blade: Warband's numbers.APRIL 3
John Wick Hex - Baba Yaga himself is coming for PlayStation 4 in MayJohn Wick Hex, developed by Bithell Games, is coming to PlayStation 4 in May 2020. The developer studio has reworked the game for PlayStation 4's DualShock 4 controller. The title develops the John Wick universe by adding a new storyline.APRIL 3
Darkest Dungeon Butcher's Circus DLC brings arena-based PVP modeRed Hook Studios have officially announced they are working on a brand new DLC for their gothic dungeon crawler Darkest Dungeon. Named Butcher's Circus, the DLC is set to introduce arena-based PVP mode with teams of 4 heroes.Semir OmerovicAPRIL 3
Circle Empires Rivals release date announcedCircle Empires is getting a sequel in the form of Circle Empires Rivals. The upcoming RTS title developed by Luminous will launch for PC in April 2020. Circle Empires Rivals will feature fast-paced action and online game modes.APRIL 2