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- Warframe: The New War Launches December 15
- Dauntless Now Available on Xbox Series X|S
- Xbox and Swarovski Celebrate 20 Years of Halo with Two Epic Crystal Collectibles
- Rainbow Six Siege Kicks Off New Season, High Calibre, with New Operator and More
- Dead by Daylight Delivers Surreal Terror in Portrait of a Murder Chapter
| Warframe: The New War Launches December 15 Posted: 01 Dec 2021 02:00 PM PST A Cinematic Quest Guide to Help Players Prepare for Warframe’s Biggest Expansion YetWe are just two weeks away from Warframe's biggest and most anticipated cinematic expansion, The New War, arriving on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S on December 15. Our next Quest is the latest chapter of a storyline that has spanned several years in the making. This climactic event will deliver all the twists our players have come to expect from us and answers some big questions players have been asking over the years. There might even be a few new questions presented to players, teasing a bit of where we may take the story of Warframe next year. For new and returning players who are trying to catch-up before The New War launches, we've developed a quick guide to help assist in your efforts of preparing for the action ahead.
Warframe is Not Just a Looter Shooter. We Also Offer a Massive Story Driven Campaign. Old and new enemies will emerge to wage war and a new Warframe will arrive, so players should prepare for the imminent invasion by catching up on some of the best kept secrets in gaming, our spoiler heavy, single-player story-based quest campaign. Most gamers know Warframe as a cooperative action game, but they might not know that we also have a cinematic space opera-level storyline spreading over 6 years and unfolding for players across 16 Planets, 3 Open Worlds, 47 Warframes, and 13 Cinematic Quests. We encourage you to embark on your very own action-packed cinematic story of space exploration and self-discovery before The New War arrives in order to have the full context for all the events that will unfold. Step: #1 Begin Your Personal Space Opera Today with Warframe's Cinematic Quests New players don't need to wait until The New War arrives to begin an action-packed adventure as an unstoppable space warrior. There are more than 30 hours of Quests available for you to experience today, all for free. As a new player, you'll uncover the critically-acclaimed Cinematic Quest that has left the Origin System in a state of all-out-war. Playing as Tenno, you'll find your power through an intimate journey of self discovery as you attempt to restore balance in the Origin System. For additional in-game quest guidance, players can now reference the Tenno Guide, a newly added UI improvement introduced into Warframe to help guide players to completing their next steps. Step: #2 Enhance Your Arsenal and Battle Through Warframe's Epic Star Chart The Sentients are a powerful invading threat coming with The New War and you'll need to be prepared with more than just a Warframe that has some powerful abilities to get the job done right. The New War leverages some of Warframe's most thrilling features that you'll unlock on your journey across the Origin System. Some of this equipment is built over time in the Orbiter Foundry and some is unlocked by completing certain quests.
 Step: #3 Unlock The New War By Completing the Quest Codex Warframe is an ever-expanding game – there's a lot to do and experience if you're a new player. While all our content is visually rich and full non-stop action-combat that players love, there are select quests which can be revisited at a later time and are not considered a critical path to joining the action of The New War on launch day. The following Quests below outline the critical path to prepare for The New War when it arrives for Xbox players on December 15.
New players are able to experience the full storyline, from the first Cinematic Quest, Vor's Prize, where Tenno Awaken, to NATAH where they learn more about The Lotus and The Second Dream, where players discover who they really are and learn more about The Old War. The story gets even more expansive with The War Within and The Chimera Prologue, where Tenno uncover the truth of their past to help shape their future, ultimately destabilizing the Origin System leading to all-out-war and setting the stage for The New War, the latest expansion coming December 15. Warframe is now available and is free to play and download for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.   WarframeDigital Extremes Warring factions have brought the Origin System to the brink of destruction. Join the Tenno and defend an ever-expanding universe. Wield your Warframe's tactical abilities, craft a loadout of devastating weaponry and define your playstyle to become an unstoppable force in this genre-defining looter-shooter. Your Warframe is waiting, Tenno. The Latest Paladins Update Descends on the Realm KartRider: Drift Returns to the Tracks This December with New Closed Beta Event Beastly Battles Await with World of Tanks |
| Dauntless Now Available on Xbox Series X|S Posted: 01 Dec 2021 01:00 PM PST We're excited to announce that with the release of the recent Call to Arms update, Dauntless is now natively available on Xbox Series X|S! Dauntless is Better Than Ever on Xbox Series X|S With this new version of the game, we're taking full advantage of the power of the new consoles, significantly upgrading visuals across the whole game. Lighting and atmospheric effects are higher quality, environment and character detail has been increased, and other elements such as water and foliage have been overhauled. On Xbox Series X, Dauntless runs at a dynamic 4K resolution targeting 60 frames-per-second, and the Xbox Series S also gets all of these visual improvements at 1440p/60fps. For those who have already been playing Dauntless on Xbox One, you'll get the new version of the game as an update via Smart Delivery, and there is full cross-play and automatic cross-save between the Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S version of the game. You'll also enjoy the radically faster load times throughout the game to get you back into the hunt as fast as possible.  Face the Living Blade Across both the Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S versions of the game, the Call to Arms update also adds a new Behemoth to hunt: the fearsome Sahvyt. This new Shock element behemoth is quick and deadly, and comes with a whole new gear and weapon set to earn. If you want to go blade-to-blade, our Chain Blades weapon has also received a gameplay refresh, with piercing attacks and new combos. Alongside new seasonal quests and challenges to complete, this update includes a bounty of new cosmetics to earn from the Reward Cache and the Krolachi Warlords Hunt Pass. And we've added 36 new achievements (for 1000 Gamerscore!) to chase, taking you across all the new hunts, modes, and other features we've added since our initial launch back in 2019.  Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks To celebrate our Call to Arms update and the arrival of Dauntless on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members can now claim a new and exclusive bundle through Perks. This contains the Poison Drake's Eye lantern skin with trail, the Monster Breath emote, 14 days of membership to the Slayer's Club, boosting your earnings of seasonal currency and Escalation mode experience, and 25 Patrol Keys to claim treasure from chests across the Shattered Isles. Clear skies, Slayers. We’ll see you in the Shattered Isles!  DauntlessEpic Games Inc. Xbox One X Enhanced As a Slayer, you are all that stands between your world and the Behemoths that seek to devour it. Take on boss-sized monsters, forge powerful weapons, and craft armour from the very creatures you slay — all in a massive, free-to-play online world. Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass: Halo Infinite, Among Us, Stardew Valley, and More The Island of Fortnite Prepares for the Wrath of The Cube Queen Judging a Book by Its Cover: The Making of Alan Wake Remastered |
| Xbox and Swarovski Celebrate 20 Years of Halo with Two Epic Crystal Collectibles Posted: 01 Dec 2021 12:00 PM PST Today, Xbox and Swarovski unveiled two epic, crystal collectibles to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Halo and the anticipated launch of Halo Infinite. Two decades after the dawn of one of gaming's most iconic franchises, Swarovski has recreated Master Chief's iconic Mjolnir helmet, made from a singular piece of crystal featuring 140 facets, along with the emblematic Energy Sword crafted with 204 facets from 13 different cut crystal pieces, and two polished steel tips. We're thrilled to partner with Swarovski and deliver something really special for fans. Swarovski and Halo embody the same ideals of heroism and wonder – offering ever-present reminders of what self-discovery and imagination can do. Together, the exquisite pieces tell a story of innovation and inspiration, paying tribute to the impact of Halo over the years. In recognition of Master Chief's iconic Spartan number 117, we've created 117 sets of Halo crystal collectibles, including the iconic helmet and Energy Sword. The stunning pieces will not be sold by Swarovski or Xbox. Instead, they will be available to the global gaming community via Swarovski official sweepstakes and StockX 'Campaign for a cause'. How to Win Swarovski.com & Participating Swarovski Retail Locations Walk into participating Swarovski stores, in France, Germany, UK or USA, between December 1 and December 15, and scan the QR code where you see the Halo crystal collectibles on display. Input your details to enter. Enter online at Swarovski.com or Swarovski social media channels and click on the Halo sweepstakes link to enter. StockX 'Campaign for a Cause' Benefitting Gamers Outreach Swarovski is releasing 20 sets of the Crystal Helmet and Energy Sword via StockX 'Campaign for a Cause' benefitting Gamers Outreach. From December 9 at 12 PM ET through December 13 at 11:59 AM ET, customers can submit a $10 donation on StockX for a chance to win. For official rules visit StockX.com before Dec 9. Eligible countries/regions are USA, Canada (excluding Quebec), France, Germany, UK, Mainland China, Taiwan Region, Japan and South Korea. We're honored to celebrate the rich history of Halo and upcoming launch of Halo Infinite on December 8. Be sure to check out Halo Infinite Multiplayer, available to play now. Related:Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass: Halo Infinite, Among Us, Stardew Valley, and More This Month On PC: Forza Horizon 5, Football Manager 22, Insider Updates, and More Game Pass Has PC Games Invitational with Boom TV Featuring Halo Infinite Multiplayer and a $50,000 Prize Pool |
| Rainbow Six Siege Kicks Off New Season, High Calibre, with New Operator and More Posted: 01 Dec 2021 11:00 AM PST There's a deadly new gadget popping up in Rainbow Six Siege matches today with the launch of its new season, titled High Calibre. The new season introduces an Irish Defender named Thorn – available now through the premium track of the High Calibre Battle Pass – who brings proximity-triggered sticky devices called Razorbloom Shells that she can deploy on pretty much any surface. What happens when the device is triggered, you ask? Well, after a short arming period, a bunch of sharp blades are propelled with deadly force in all directions! It's great! Or terrifying, depending on which side you're on. Because of the trigger delay, Razorbloom Shells pair well with Defenders who can slow Attackers down and keep them in its lethal radius, like Melusi, Clash, or anyone with barbed wire. Attackers can destroy or disable the devices in a variety of ways, but the Razorblooms aren't the only new threat Thorn is bringing in High Calibre.  She's also packing a new weapon: the UZK50Gi submachine gun, an entirely new firearm created by the Siege team. Imagine an SMG with a particular vendetta against destructible walls and floors, and you've got the general idea. The UZK50Gi has serious destructive power, thanks to its 50-caliber rounds that give Thorn the ability to reshape the map to suit her strategies. Even if Attackers manage to scout the location of her Razorbloom Shells or react quickly enough to get out of harm's way, Thorn is likely to be waiting nearby to take advantage. And if it's not her UZK50Gi that gets you, she can also select the M870 shotgun as a primary weapon, and the 1911 TACOPS pistol or C-75 Auto machine pistol as her sidearm. You can play as Thorn and wield her impressive loadout today by unlocking the premium track of the High Calibre Battle Pass; she will also be unlockable in two weeks with Renown or R6 Credits.  High Calibre is also bringing some free updates to all Xbox players as part of the season launch. The Outback map has been fully reworked, with an emphasis on better flow, cleaner navigation, and improving bomb sites for more balanced conflicts. Garage heads will find less space dedicated to vehicles and more viable cover positions, giving Defenders a better shot at holding off Attacker ingress. Instead, Attackers might choose to focus on a new exterior breakable wall upstairs near the Party Room & Office bomb site, or to use the new covered-and-restructured Terrace entrance to gain a foothold. The motel rooms and bathroom have been updated as well, so be sure to check out all the changes by hopping into the Discovery playlist to get the new lay of the land. High Calibre is also giving Finka's Adrenal Boost gadget a buff, allowing her to use a charge to get herself up from a downed-but-not-out state. To read more about the full seasonal slate, including balancing changes and player protection updates, check out the official Rainbow Six Siege news site.  If you haven't already started checking your corners for hidden Razorbloom Shells, now is the time. Load up High Calibre today and bring a few friends along with you; the new season of Rainbow Six Siege awaits.  Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege Deluxe EditionUBISOFT $39.99 $9.99 Xbox Game Pass Upgrade to the Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege Deluxe Edition! Includes the full game and 16 operators from Year 1 and Year 2. Dive into explosive 5v5 gameplay, high-stakes competition, and thrilling PvP battles solo or with friends. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege features an ever-expanding experience with limitless opportunities to perfect your strategy and help lead your team to victory. The game is optimized for Xbox Series X (up to 4K and 120 fps). Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege is constantly evolving. Each new season brings brand-new content, game-changing operators and abilities, in-game events, weapons, and maps. Free Play Days – Madden NFL 22, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege, and Blasphemous Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass: Hades, Skate, Curse of the Dead Gods, and More Rainbow Six Siege's New Season, North Star, Out Now |
| Dead by Daylight Delivers Surreal Terror in Portrait of a Murder Chapter Posted: 01 Dec 2021 10:00 AM PST Dead by Daylight's Portrait of a Murder is out now, a visually striking chapter that captures horror through a surreal and nightmarish lens. As our players know, crows have been a long-time staple in the Entity's Realm. The new Killer, The Artist, brings her own murder to the Realm in both her narrative and her gameplay. With the ability to summon Dire Crows and unleash them on a devastating flightpath, she brings dynamic new gameplay possibilities to the action-packed world of Dead by Daylight. Portrait of a Murder also introduces new Survivor Jonah Vasquez — a brilliant codebreaker haunted by a recurring numerical pattern — as well as the Forsaken Boneyard, our first original Realm in nineteen months. Inspired by the fascinating world of surrealist artwork, players will be able to explore a fragment of The Artist's haunted imagination, gaining deeper understanding of her backstory through environmental storytelling.  In celebration of the Portrait of a Murder chapter release, I spoke with Dead by Daylight's Creative Director Dave Richard about the process of bringing The Artist and Jonah Vasquez to life. Q: The Portrait of a Murder Chapter is now releasing. Could you tell us about the production process that led to its creation? A: The idea of a Killer using crows has been with us for as long as there have been crows in Dead by Daylight! As Hitchcock once proved, there is something extra anguishing about being pecked to death by beady-eyed birds. After so many Chapters with so many different fantasies, we wanted to re-explore themes close to our roots through a dark story of inescapable torment and death. The surreal art style of The Artist binds all these elements into the nightmarish landscape, character visuals, and intense gameplay of this Chapter.  Q: Can you tell us a bit about Carmina, The Artist? A: The Artist's soul has been tainted by grief and torment since her brother's tragic death, for which she takes the blame. On the verge of suicide, a murder of crows gathered around her to stop the irreversible. This event was gift and a curse: Carmina lived to accomplish many great deeds, but anguish and torment always followed. The Black Vale ripped her tongue out and cut both her hands to stop her from exposing them through her art. In this moment of ultimate darkness, the crows came back. Fueled by her rage, they killed everyone around and took her back to the realm of The Entity. The Artist is incredibly fun to play. She gives the thrilling sensation of being a raptor on the hunt. Her power is to summon ink crows (known in-game as Dire Crows) that can attack or scout for Survivors. They are incredibly helpful when used strategically to reveal hiding Survivors and begin a frantic chase. Add three Perks with unique twists — including a brand-new Perk type, the Rekindled Totem — and you have one fantastic new character to master and face!  Q: Who is Jonah Vasquez, the new Survivor? A: Jonah is a brilliant agent that is extremely capable in mathematics. Numbers, patterns, and codes speak to him, and he understands it all; it's like magic. One specific pattern of numbers has followed him all his life, eluding him for the longest time. When he finally discovered its meaning, it led him directly to The Entity. Jonah's high intellect and field expertise bring a balanced set of beneficial Perks for solo and team play. "Overcome" extends the speed burst players get when they are hit. "Corrective Action" helps teammates by their ignoring failed skill-checks, which can happen while repairing generators or healing fellow Survivors. "Boon: Exponential" is a brand-new Boon Totem Perk that allows Survivors within its radius to recover faster while in the dying state, picking themselves up from the ground without the aid of another Survivor. Gameplay, narrative, and art design converge in a dynamic and game-changing new addition to the expanding world of Dead by Daylight. Explore the Forsaken Boneyard as The Artist and Jonah Vasquez in the Portrait of a Murder chapter, available now in the Microsoft Store. And that's not all. The holidays are around the corner, and plenty of chilling surprises will be waiting for you in The Fog. But remember, these birds don't fly south for the winter.  Dead by DaylightBehaviour Interactive Inc. $29.99 Xbox Game Pass Ever wished to play as one of the characters from your favorite horror movies? Dead by Daylight is a 1v4 multiplayer game that draws from all corners of the horror world from a powerful slasher to a terrifying paranormal entity. Choose between playing an unstoppable Killer and one of 4 Survivors trying to evade a gruesome death. Each character has their own deep progression system and plenty of unlockables that can be customized to fit your personal strategy. Work together to escape, or stalk and sacrifice every Survivor. This Edition of Dead by Daylight gives you access to a roster of 7 Killers (The Trapper, The Hillbilly, The Wraith, The Nurse, The Hag, The Huntress and The Doctor) and 9 Survivors (Meg Thomas, Claudette Morel, Jake Park, Dwight Fairfield, Ace Visconti, Nea Karlsson, Bill Overbeck, Feng Min and David King). It also includes two cosmetic add-ons packed with outfits for various characters. 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