Things are starting to pick up again this week, especially for PlayStation and Switch owners, with the release of long-awaited bangers like Grounded and Planet of Lana, as well as the release of Dave the Diver on PS5/PS4 (PlayStation Plus Extra ).
As for new titles, there's the very handsome looking Harold Halibut and Moon Studio's early access version of No Rest for the Wicked. Final Fantasy XVI fans also have a huge DLC expansion to look forward to in The Rising Tide. . VR fans are also looking forward to it. There's Soul Covenant and a must-play VR version of his Umurongi Generation.
Check out some of the more exciting items coming this week.
Games released this week (April 22 edition)
stella blade
release date: April 26th
platform: PS5
Pre-order here for $15 off
Fight at breakneck speed as you tear through the remains of the planet in this all-new action-adventure for PS5®. Unleash elegant and brutal attack combos, unlock new moves and weapon upgrades, and take on epic boss encounters that challenge both your brains and brawn in equal measure.
Uncover a fascinating tale of human destiny, with mature themes, thought-provoking storytelling, and revelations that touch you from start to finish.
sandland
release date: April 26th
platform: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, PC
Get $20 off when you pre-order here
In this action RPG, players take on the role of protagonist Beelzebub and experience a nostalgic and heartwarming world created by Akira Toriyama. Learn how to control his powers and lead a group of heroic misfits as they explore the legendary world of SAND LAND. Be careful, there are many dangers lurking there. Between bandits, ferocious wildlife, and the kingdom's army, reaching the spring will not be easy. Use your wits and imagination and use different combinations of parts to develop tanks and other vehicles that will help you navigate this vast land.
Tales of Kensela: ZAU
release date: April 23rd
platform: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC
Embark on a moving single-player story based on actor Abubakar Salim's own experience with grief and discover how love can give you the courage to move forward after a devastating loss. Harness the power of the sun and moon to defeat restless spirits in rhythmic combat and become a worthy nganga, or spiritual healer. Discover a rich universe with untold legends of chaos and order, encouraged by award-winning composer Nainita Desai's mesmerizing original score, Mystic 2.5, full of color and depth. Let's travel to D area.
Eiyuden Chronicle 100 Eiyuden
release date: April 23rd
platform: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC
Pre-order here for $64
Get ready for a meticulously crafted turn-based JRPG with gorgeous 2D sprites and 3D backgrounds. Create your ideal party of six characters, choose from over 100 unique heroes, and adventure across the war-torn continent of Allran. Recruit allies to manage your town, collect resources, expand production, and develop new facilities to support your campaign. Confront your enemies in strategic one-on-one duels and intense wars that shape the story.
Read our review here.
Manor Road (Early Access Release)
release date: April 26th
platform: computer
Manor Lords is a strategy game that lets you experience the life of a medieval lord. Grow your first village into a bustling city, manage resources and production chains, and expand your land through conquest.
Inspired by Franconian art and architecture of the late 14th century, Manor Lords prioritizes historical accuracy wherever possible and uses it to inform both gameplay mechanics and visuals. . To make the world more authentic, colorful, and believable, common medieval tropes are avoided in favor of historical accuracy.
Fallout 4 (current gen release)
release date: April 25th
platform: PS5, Xbox Series X|S
ICYMI: Fallout 4's free next-gen update is coming to consoles and PC on April 25th! https://t.co/lFnD4X5Q3o
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Bethesda Game Studios is releasing a free Fallout 4 update available for download on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5.
This free update includes native applications for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, performance and quality mode settings, and stability improvements and fixes. Experience up to 60 FPS and increased resolution.
Fallout 4 players on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One will also receive a free update with stability improvements, login and quest fixes.
Saga Emerald Beyond
release date: April 25th
platform: PS5, PS4, Switch, PC, Mobile
The latest standalone entry in the SaGa franchise, SaGa Emerald Beyond brings together the best elements of the popular series to offer each player a unique gameplay experience.
Use Glimmer and combos in battle. Encounter diverse races such as monsters, mechs, and vampires. Experience your own story created by your choices and actions.
Another crab treasure
release date: April 25th
platform: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch PC
As Krill, a hermit crab, he must wear surrounding trash as a shell to withstand attacks from enemies many times his size. Embark on an epic treasure hunt to buy back confiscated seashells and discover the dark secrets behind our polluted oceans.
Another Crab's Treasure is designed to be an approachable experience for new players like Saul, as well as a challenge for die-hard fans, and is suitable for all levels of skill and time. offer something to the person. Assist options are available for those looking for a less stressful experience, and gluttons looking for punishment can use the same options to make the game even more difficult.
WRATH: Aeon of Ruin (console release)
release date: April 25th
platform: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch
Blast, slice, and chop your enemies in this hardcore FPS powered by legendary Quake-1 technology and inspired by 90s icons. Taking place in a realm left to rot, take up arms, uncover long-forgotten secrets, and hunt down the Guardians of the Old World.
phantom fury
release date: April 25th
platform: computer
Sherry “Bomb” Harrison returns in this highly interactive mix of first-person action and road movie adventure. Get your adrenaline pumping and take a trip around America. Use your vast arsenal of weapons and skills to battle renegade soldiers and deadly mutants while saving humanity.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Arcade: Wrath of the Mutants
release date: April 23rd
platform: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch PC
Pre-order here for $48.
Relive the 2017 arcade classic with 3 additional stages and 6 additional boss battles! Inspired by the cult favorite Turtles in Time, this classic beat-em-up features Leonardo, Michelangelo, Take control of Donatello and Raphael. Play with friends through local co-op and take control of Foot's clan to thwart Shredder's crazy plans.
Topspin 2K25
release date: April 26th
platform: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC
Get $20 off when you pre-order here
Travel the world as a budding pro, face off against some of the biggest names in tennis, take center court at Wimbledon, Roland Garros, the US Open, and the Australian Open as you aim to become the world's top player. MyCAREER's Grand Slam® Champion.
Play as tennis legends Roger Federer or Serena Williams, or deliver shocking highlights as Carlos Alcaraz, Iga Swiatek, Francis Tiafoe, Andre Agassi and more. Choose from over 24 playable pros and unleash explosive power and finesse against other players locally or online.
water era
release date: April 25th
platform: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
Age of Water is a new online adventure game set in a post-apocalyptic Earth completely covered in water. Sail through storms, fight, trade, capture other people's boats, build your own, extract resources from the ocean floor, and uncover the secrets of the Age of Water world. Please do so.
El Shaddai: Ascension of Metatron
release date: April 28th
platform: switch
El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron HD Remaster is a third-person melee action game developed by crim Inc. Players assume the role of Enoch and must utilize their natural combat skills to master a variety of powerful celestial weapons under his guidance. Of watchful archangels. This remastered version features full HD support, increased framerates, loading optimizations, overall optimizations, and more for modern platforms.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Sweep the board!
release date: April 26th
platform: switch
The anime “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” is now a board game!
Iconic landmarks from the anime “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba”, such as Mt. Fujii and Asakusa, are now available as boards! Roll the dice and advance through the squares! The board has day and night periods. During the day, play events and mini-games to prepare for the night, look for demons to defeat, and aim to become a great demon slayer swordsman!