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 15th edition)
PERISH (console version)
release date: April 15th
platform: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
In PERISH, players step into the shoes of Amietri, a spirit in the flesh who is condemned to the shadowy presence of Purgatory. What is their mission? To end their suffering by performing the Orpheus ritual and conquering the Chthonic gods who block the path to Elysium. Surviving in PERISH requires more than just strength. Players must navigate a variety of terrain, from scorched cliffs to volcanic foundries. Each terrain is dangerous and inhabited by ruthless enemies drawn from ancient Greek, Roman, and Christian mythology.
Dave the Diver (PlayStation version)
release date: April 16th
platform: PS5, PS4
DAVE THE DIVER is a casual single-player adventure RPG featuring deep sea exploration and fishing by day and sushi restaurant management by night. Join Dave and his eccentric friends as they seek to uncover the secrets of the mysterious Blue Hole. Read our review here.
harold halibut
release date: April 16th
platform: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
Harold Halibut is a handcrafted narrative game about friendship and life on a city-sized spaceship submerged in uncharted waters. Join Harold as he explores the true meaning of “home” and explores a vibrant retro-futuristic world.
Planet of Lana (PlayStation and Switch release)
release date: April 16th
platform: PS5, PS4, Switch
The Earth, which used to have a balance between humans, nature, and animals, is now a completely different planet.
Hundreds of years of disharmony have finally manifested themselves in the form of a faceless army. But this is not a war story. This is a story about a vibrant and beautiful planet and the journey to preserve it.
Kill It With Fire 2 (Early Access Release)
release date: April 16th (AEST April 17th)
platform: computer
Arachnophobia. game. Sequel. Fight against the arachnid threat alone or with friends in full campaign co-op. Wage an arachnid war across time and space and eradicate every spider across the multiverse, or dive into Spider Hunt PvP and play as his eight-legged menace for the first time!
Grounded (PlayStation and Switch release)
release date: April 16th
platform: PS5, PS4, Switch
It's time to get grounded! This immersive cooperative survival adventure game gives you plenty of opportunities to explore a vast universe, build in your backyard, and survive. Choose to adventure alone or join forces with up to three friends online for cross-platform play that connects players to the world. Survive the dangerous wonders of your backyard as you prepare for an epic battle against hordes of giant insects.
No Rest for the Wicked (Early Access Release)
release date: April 18th (AEST April 19th)
platform: computer
From Moon Studios, the award-winning developer of Ori and the Blind Forest and Ori and the Will of the Wisps, No Rest for the Wicked is an intuitive and precise action RPG that reinvents the genre. will appear.
Final Fantasy XVI: The Rising Tide
release date: April 18th
platform: PS5
An unmarked letter arrived at the hideout containing a most interesting request. The ruler of Leviathan, the long-lost Akon of the Waters, is in need of rescue.
To answer this call, Clive and his friends must travel to Mysidia, a hidden land beneath the blue skies, and uncover the tragic history of a forgotten people.
Sker Ritual (1.0 and console releases)
release date: April 18th
platform: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
An intense round-based zombie survival FPS that can be played solo or co-op. Set your sights high and fight your way through relentless waves of ferocious horror. Upgrade your steampunk weapons, collect the power of Celtic gods, and survive the onslaught of the Silent One.
soul vow
release date: April 18th
platform: PS5 (PS VR2), Quest, PC
A VR narrative action JRPG depicting a fierce battle between humans and machines, presented by the core members of the “SOUL SACRIFICE” series! It depicts the conflict between an artificial intelligence that controls humanity in the name of governance, and enhanced humans who resist it, and is characterized by a highly immersive experience that allows the player to experience a sense of unity with the protagonist.
Umurangi Generation VR
release date: April 18th
platform: PS5 (PS VR2), Quest
Umurangi Generation VR is the VR version of the acclaimed post-apocalyptic photography simulator Umurangi Generation.
Umurongi Generation is a creative sandbox photography simulator set in Tauranga Aotearoa. You are an avid photographer who works as a courier for Tauranga Express.
Document the world, its desolate state, and its people through the lens of your camera.
water era
release date: April 18th
platform: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
Become a captain on a post-apocalyptic Earth completely covered in water and go on adventures in a vast open world. 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.
arc runner
release date: April 19th
platform: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC
Embark on a journey through 'The Arc' in this amazing cyberpunk-themed action roguelite. Immerse yourself in adrenaline-pumping gunfights using a variety of cybernetic weapons. Strategically navigate each zone, make important decisions regarding enhanced upgrades to increase your power between levels, and ultimately face powerful post-level bosses.
Ready and ready to ship!
release date: April 19th
platform: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC
Grab a friend for this chaotic couch co-op fun. Ready and ready to ship! Assemble the most efficient conveyor belts in a chaotic manner to keep goods flowing out of your factory. Use a variety of tools and equipment to overcome the ever-growing number of challenges and products thrown at you from the factory.