Fyra Frost

Star Wars Battlefront II breaks player record for a new sequel

27-May-2025, 9:00 pm Fyra Frost Gaming News

Stars Wars Battlefront II is back with a massive number of players thanks to the fans' efforts to get a sequel.

A fan movement has catapulted Star Wars Battlefront II back into the spotlight years after its last update, culminating in a record-breaking surge in players on Steam. Over 18,600 concurrent users logged in on May 26, setting a new all-time high for the 2017 game. The spike follows a viral community campaign that kicked off around Star Wars Day, May the 4th. Fans flocked back to the game en masse to make a bold, unified statement: they want Battlefront...

Nacon will reboot the WRC series

27-May-2025, 8:00 pm Fyra Frost Gaming News

The fans will continue to enjoy their favourite rally series, this time from the hands of its old publisher.

The world of rally racing games is about to shift gears again. After a brief stint under EA's Codemasters label, the official WRC (World Rally Championship) video game license is making its way back to Nacon. The French publisher has announced that it's not just picking up where things left off, it's planning a full reboot of the WRC series, set to launch in 2027. Codemasters, known for its pedigree in racing games, released only one WRC title, EA Sports WRC...

Sandfall Interactive reevaluates future plans for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

26-May-2025, 11:30 am Fyra Frost Gaming News

The French studio is looking at new options given the tremendous success of the RPG.

Sandfall Interactive, the French studio behind the critically acclaimed Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, is rethinking its post-launch roadmap after the game's overwhelming success. Initially designed as a contained experience with limited follow-up content, the title's rapid rise in popularity has encouraged the team to consider more ambitious expansions. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has sold over two million copies in a matter of weeks, securing a 92 Metacritic score alongside a near-perfect user rating. Players and critics alike have praised its...

Elden Ring Nightreign could get two-player mode after launch

26-May-2025, 10:30 am Fyra Frost Gaming News

FromSoftware is considering to add this feature in the future to offer more choices to those who want to play alongside a friend.

FromSoftware's upcoming game, Elden Ring Nightreign, is already shaping up to be a bold evolution of the acclaimed action-RPG formula. The game has not been released yet and the developer studio is already considering to improve and expand it with additional features after launch. Among them, a dedicated two-player mode could arrive as part of a future update. Designed as a standalone experience set within the brutal and beautiful world of the Lands Between, Elden Ring Nightreign takes a different approach...

Monster Hunter Wilds and Street Fighter 6 meet in an epic crossover

22-May-2025, 6:00 pm Fyra Frost

Capcom will bring two of its legendary franchises together this month with a fresh crossover content.

Capcom is once again crossing two of its biggest franchises for the joy of the fans. A collaboration between Monster Hunter Wilds and Street Fighter 6 will soon offer players the possibility of enjoying the best of both worlds while they hunt gigantic beasts down. Capcom has revealed a collaboration event that will include plenty of new Street Fighter 6-themed cosmetics and more. Akuma enters the hunt The new side mission Ultimate Strength will allow players to unlock special rewards but...

Yes, you can play Elden Ring Nightreign offline

22-May-2025, 2:00 pm Fyra Frost Gaming News

Elden Ring Nightreign is confirmed to have a solo mode despite its multiplayer focus.

FromSoftware has confirmed that its upcoming title, Elden Ring: Nightreign, will support offline solo play. The game mainly offers a cooperative multiplayer experience designed to be shared by three players online, however, it will also offer players a way to enjoy the new adventure without needing an internet connection. Play it your way While Elden Ring: Nightreign has been primarily promoted as a cooperative multiplayer experience designed for three players, the developer has clarified that players will still be able to play...

Ubisoft is working to revive Rayman

21-May-2025, 8:45 pm Fyra Frost Gaming News

The iconic platforming series will return in the close future if Ubisoft finds a proper animator.

Ubisoft Milan is officially recruiting developers for a new Rayman game that would mark the franchise's first major return in over a decade. Developed in collaboration with Ubisoft Montpellier, the project is currently in its early "exploration phase," but promises to reawaken one of Ubisoft's most iconic platformers. An official job listing for an animator confirms that the new Rayman game will be a AAA title. "Ubisoft Milan is seeking a talented 3D Gameplay Animator to be involved in the production of...

Hellblade 2 is coming to PlayStation this summer

21-May-2025, 8:00 pm Fyra Frost Gaming News

Ninja Theory's masterpiece will soon follow the steps of previously Xbox exclusives for the joy of PlayStation fans.

It's no secret that Microsoft has shifted its marketing strategy to release exclusive games on other platforms. This has yielded very good results recently with titles like Age of Mythology Retold, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and DOOM: The Dark Ages, but more games are being added to that list. Previously an Xbox exclusive, Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, the critically acclaimed title from Ninja Theory, will be available to PlayStation 5 players soon. Another brick in the...

The Witcher 3 celebrates its 10th anniversary

20-May-2025, 10:00 pm Fyra Frost Gaming News

It's been 10 years already since CD Project RED released one of the best RPG adventures of all time.

Ten years ago, a silver-haired monster slayer rode out into the wilds of Velen and changed the RPG genre forever. CD Projekt RED is celebrating the 10th anniversary of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt with a video tribute, international concerts, and a tease of what lies beyond the mist. A tribute to players and...

Ubisoft unveils first gameplay footage of Anno 117: Pax Romana

20-May-2025, 8:45 pm Fyra Frost Gaming News

The Anno series jump back in time quite a few years to let you dive into the intricacies of the Roman Empire.

After releasing Assassin's Creed Shadows with great success, Ubisoft shifted gears to focus on another of its iconic series. The French publisher has pulled back the curtain on Anno 117: Pax Romana, showcasing its first gameplay footage. The video offers the fans a glimpse into an exciting strategy experience with the backdrop of the Roman Empire. City-Building Under Caesar's Gaze Anno 117: Pax Romana is developed by Ubisoft Mainz, the studio behind the acclaimed Anno 1800. Unlike previous installments in...

Capcom unveils new trailer for Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny

19-May-2025, 4:00 pm Fyra Frost Gaming News

There are several characters that have a very important role in the remaster as Jubei Yagyu's allies.

After more than two decades since its original release, Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny is returning in a stunning remaster on May 22. This new version of the game will reveal the legendary action-horror saga to a new generation of players. Capcom's decision to revisit the Onimusha series has been welcomed by fans who have long clamored for more samurai-era action. The recent success of the Onimusha anime adaptation on Netflix has contributed to the return of the iconic franchise. Meet Kotaro Fuma Capcom's...

Dune: Awakening has a bold future ahead , but not without struggle

19-May-2025, 3:00 pm Fyra Frost Gaming News

The recent massive beta has revealed some problems that need to be fixed ahead of release.

In the unforgiving deserts of Arrakis, nothing comes easy. The massive beta test event for Dune: Awakening gathered thousands of players from around the world. They jumped into an exciting open-world survival experience with tints of MMO that has been generating hype for months. However, the experience proved to be both promising and problematic. Set in a reimagined Dune timeline where Paul Atreides never existed, Dune:Awakening delivers a sandbox world where politics, survival, and mystery intertwine. Players assume the role...

Brushes with Death DLC adds an artful touch to Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

17-May-2025, 4:00 pm Fyra Frost Gaming News

A mysterious artist is the protagonist of the new narrative expansion for Kingdom Come: Deliverance II.

Warhorse Studios has officially dropped the first paid DLC for Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, titled Brushes with Death, and it’s anything but conventional. Launched alongside the free Update 1.3, the expansion brings players face-to-face with a mysterious painter and his strange obsession with death. An Artist on the Edge The expansion introduces Master Voyta, a tortured artist whose reputation is as smeared as his canvas. Players meet him in a particularly strange predicament in the first stage of a long questline that...

Obsidian has not forgotten Avowed

17-May-2025, 12:15 pm Fyra Frost Gaming News

The studio has released a new patch and announces upcoming novelties to be released through 2025.

The world of video games moves forward very fast, and the huge number of exciting releases that take place every year makes it easy to shift attention from one to another very fast. However, keeping an eye on certain games and their post-launch content can yield very interesting results. A fine example of that is Avowed, an RPG released by Obsidian Entertainment last year that caught the eye of many players. An immersive story set in the universe of...

Stellar Blade PC release date confirmed

15-May-2025, 6:10 pm Fyra Frost Gaming News

Sony has confirmed the official release date of Stellar Blade on PC after a recent leak.

The highly anticipated port of Stellar Blade appears to be headed to PC very soon. According to a leaked trailer briefly uploaded to the official PlayStation YouTube channel, the PC release is allegedly scheduled for June 11, 2025. The video was swiftly taken down soon after that. However, the short-lived trailer quickly spread across social media and gaming forums, generating excitement within the community. Sony has officially confirmed Stellar Blade release date for PC later via...

Ubisoft hits the brakes on major games

15-May-2025, 4:10 pm Fyra Frost Gaming News

The delayed release of Assassin's Creed Shadows has caused ripples that impacted the most popular franchises from the French publisher.

Ubisoft is changing its plans for the future. After taking a risk with the delay of Assassin's Creed Shadows, the French publisher has decided to reconsider its strategy for the upcoming releases. The benefit of not rushing things When Ubisoft announced it was holding back Assassin’s Creed Shadows by six months, some fans were skeptical. But behind the scenes, that delay was a turning point. More time in the oven allowed developers to refine many aspects of the game and resulted...

Remedy opens technical test sign-ups for FBC: Firebreak

14-May-2025, 9:30 pm Fyra Frost Gaming News

A closed technical test for the new multiplayer twist on the Control universe will kick off tomorrow.

Remedy Entertainment, the studio behind Control and Alan Wake 2, is officially opening the doors to the mysterious halls of the Federal Bureau of Control once again, this time with a new type of experience focused on multiplayer. The developer has announced that registrations are now live for the first technical test of FBC: Firebreak, an upcoming co-op action title set in the ever-shifting universe of Control. The closed test is scheduled to run later this week, giving...

EA Sports unveils the PC system requirements for F1 25

14-May-2025, 8:30 pm Fyra Frost Gaming News

EA and Codemasters’ latest Formula One title brings amazing visuals but also demanding requirements on PC.

EA Sports and Codemasters have officially unveiled the PC system requirements for F1 25. The game is suitable for a wide range of setups, and whether you're running a modest setup or a monstrous rig, there's something for you provided your hardware can keep up. A reasonable entry point that becomes quite demanding on the higher end F1 25 aims to set a new visual benchmark for racing simulations and will also introduce a wide range of novelties. But with that...

What if Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was a different game?

13-May-2025, 7:00 pm Fyra Frost Gaming News

Sandfall Interactive's masterpiece could have been a totally different experience according to its developers.

The success of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has surpassed all boundaries, especially for a game that is nowhere close to a triple-A in funding. With a turn-based combat that reminisces Final Fantasy, a beautiful Belle Epoque setting, a gripping storyline, and Persona-style menus, the game has managed to captivate a huge player base and sold a significant number of copies in just a couple of days. The game shines brightly like a jewel that has dazed both players and...

Elden Ring: Nightreign expands the franchise's lore

13-May-2025, 6:00 pm Fyra Frost Gaming News

The Remembrances system serves as a tool to discover the Nightfarers and their individual stories to expand Elden Ring's universe.

Elden Ring Nightreign will transport players to a new version of the Lands Between, a mist-wrapped land riddled with echoes of the past. As a Nightfarer, you will share a battleground with up to two other players and cooperate with them to survive and defeat challenging bosses. The upcoming game offers a new type of experience that is quite different from Elden Ring, but it's also much more than it seems at first glance. In a recent interview with...

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