Titan Forge Studios has confirmed that Season 8 of SMITE is now available as a major game update on all platforms.
Season 8 brings a new map for the main game mode, a Battle Pass, an event and several free skins are leading a legion of new content. Tutorials and guides have been improved to be more helpful than ever as a wave of new players is hitting the #1 MOBA on console.
Check out the cinematic trailer introducing the Babylonian in-game event now live, as well as the upcoming playable Gods Tiamat and Gilgamesh.
New Conquest Map & 50 Items
Not only did the Goddess Tiamat banish Cthulhu to another plane of existence, she also rebuilt the universe in her image. The Conquest map was no exception and its aesthetics are now Babylonian-inspired. Its layout also changed drastically. It is bigger and more strategic than before, featuring new Jungle camps with innovative gameplay mechanics. What’s more, this living map is set to undergo three more meta-refreshing rounds of changes as SMITE’s storyline progresses throughout the year.
In addition, players now have access to fifty new items in Conquest: various starter items each come with two different but equally powerful upgrades for the later stages of the game. Strategic planning will be key to make the most of this new feature set to reshape the balance of power on the battleground.
Revised tutorials and role guides have been implemented as part of SMITE’s constant efforts to bring in new players in the best possible conditions. In Conquest, newcomers can now rely on tips, item recommendations and even waypoints guiding them to lanes and objectives, all adapted to their role within the team.
And Free Skins for All
SMITE has developed the habit of giving back to its community. To start players off on the right foot for this new Ranked and esports Season, no fewer than three new skins can be unlocked for free simply by playing.
Midgardian Macaque Hun Batz and Crash Test Janus are available as Ranked rewards for Season 7 and 8 respectively. Crash Test Janus is the first Ranked reward to be available before the end of the Season, as soon as players win 75 games.
Last but not least, Pure Heart Ganesha is the commendation reward for Season 7. As such, this skin is given to anyone who proved courteous enough on the battleground—testimony to Hi-Rez’ sustained endeavor to encourage all manner of friendly player interactions.
SMITE hits the ground running on the cosmetics front as well, starting with the new Battle Pass: Most Wanted depicting a glorious Goddess-only futuristic heist crew.
Also out today, the Season Pass 2021 secures access to all Season 8 Gods and extra content for each as they’re released. It also unlocks 1000 Gems, a new title and the Limited Edition Grand Magus skin for community-favorite Anubis.
Finally, Tiamat’s divine intervention marks the start of the Dawn of Babylon event. Over several months it will feature new skins bundled together at a great price. The collection reward skins are already playable for anyone who proactively purchases all the event skins.
90s classics inspired platformer Kaze and the Wild Masks launches on March 26, 2021 with a physical and digital editions on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Google Stadia and PC via Steam.
During its early development stages, Kaze and the Wild Masks already received noticeable praise from both players and specialized press. Last year’s Xbox One demo and Steam Beta version were showered with acclaim from notable press and fans of the genre. They received positive reviews and the Xbox One demo got a 4.6 out of 5 rating.
Kaze and the Wild Masks will release on Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Steam and Google Stadia on March 26th.
MegaCorp, the latest addition to Stellaris: Console Edition’s third expansion pass, is available now for Xbox and Playstation for a suggested retail price of $19.99.
MegaCorp gives console players new ways to make a name for themselves in the galaxy, with Corporate Authority and Branch Offices allowing them to expand operations and influence across the stars. The expansion encourages budding titans of industry to dominate the free market and build a booming economy - all guided by the traditional ideals of space capitalism.
The new MegaCorp expansion includes:
Corporate Culture: Conduct business on a galaxy-wide scale with a host of new civics. By constructing Branch Offices on planets within empires you have trade agreements with, add a portion of the planet’s Trade Value to your network. Using the new Corporate Authority government type, build a financial powerhouse and dominate galactic trade.
City World: With Ecumenopolis, increase the population density of core worlds to proportions that are “too big to fail”, eventually creating a megacity spanning multiple planets.
Caravaneer Fleets: Watch out for those pesky Caravaneers, nomadic traders who walk the fine line between salesman and scammer. These slippery wheelers-and-dealers stay aloof from galactic politics and always have a sales trick up their sleeve. Expect surprises when encountering these master barterers or when visiting their home systems.
More Megastructures: The finance department has approved the budget for a glorious Matter Decompressor, Mega-Art Installation or Strategic Coordination Center! Use these to acquire new scaling capabilities for your megalopolis.
Galactic Slave Market: Acquire and dispose of labor on an industrial scale. Grant them freedom or keep them as livestock - it’s all a matter of strategic decision making.
VIP Status Comes with its Perks: Keep the economy competitive in a cutthroat galaxy with additional Ascension perks.
Advisors and music: 3 Additional Advisors and 4 music tracks to help you conquer the Galaxy.
You can pickup Stellaris: Console Edition with the MegaCorp Expansion today from the Microsoft Store for Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Series S, and for PlayStation 4 and PS5 on the PlayStation Store.
Update 1.11.1, the first World of Tanks update for 2021, brings a new sub-branch of Italian heavy tanks with an improved autoreloading mechanic to the game. The updated Platoon system will allow you to find gaming buddies easier (without being limited to friends and contacts), and a few interface improvements make the gameplay even more enjoyable.
Take high-tier Italian heavies for a spin, and check out the Platoon 2.0 system with new features that will help you search for platoon mates right from the comfort of your Garage. We’re also refining in-game interfaces and adding some of the best features from popular mods to World of Tanks.
The new Italian heavy branch begins with the Tier VII Carro d’assalto P.88 and consists of four vehicles with great gun depression angles, well-armored turrets, and stylish exteriors. The top animal in the pack, the Tier X Rinoceronte (‘Rhinoceros’), reminds us that Italy is famous for its automotive design traditions. A distinctive feature introduced with the new sub-branch is the improved autoreloading mechanic. As well as being able to choose between firing intermittent shots or salvos, with Tier VIII–X Italian heavies you get a rebate (up to 50%) for the reloading time of your next shell—if you had to shoot just before an extra round would be fully loaded into the clip.
Smuggler Simulator, a unique game that will allow you to make a career in this very dangerous profession, is coming to Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam in 2023 – announced Ultimate Games S.A. Check out the official trailer!
The creators will focus on stimulating players’ creativity and offering a system for procedurally generating locations and missions. The new title will also distinguish itself through, among others, an extensive crafting system and a large dose of humour. Smuggler Simulator is also heading to PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch.
Smuggler Simulator is a singleplayer focused game with a 3D open world and procedurally generated missions and locations. The title will allow you to make a career in a very risky “profession” and move various goods across borders in a more or less spectacular manner. The key to success will be a cunning and creative approach to challenges, involving transferring goods and other commodities while remaining unnoticed. The extensive crafting system, as well as maintaining and upgrading tools of the trade, will also play a significant role.
According to the creators, individual tasks can be performed in different ways, and players’ creativity will play a vital role. For example, they will be able to use traditional smuggling tricks or decide to go for a solution taken straight out of Jackass. Smuggler Simulator will also offer very diverse locations in different parts of the world and, thanks to the procedural generation system, each gameplay session will prove unique.
SKATER XL's all-new community created map 'The Warehouse' and 50 new pieces of gear are now available on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC! All new user-generated content is accessible for download through the in-game Mod Browser.
Created by Yaky, a longtime community creator with multiple popular maps under his belt, ‘The Warehouse’ features a unique ambiance that recreates an outdoor skatepark in an indoor setting. Palm trees dot the terrain, along with traditional street and skatepark elements including configurations of ledges, hips, rails, and quarterpipes. The level has been visually optimized by Easy Day Studios, with all geography or features staying true to the creator’s original vision.
Watch the new Skater XL Warehouse level trailer below!
Skater XL is now available for $39.99 USD on Xbox One, PS4, and PC via Steam, and at brick and mortar retailers for Xbox One and PlayStation 4.
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