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Crimson Desert Free Demo Now on PS5 and Xbox, Progress Carries Over

Pearl Abyss has released a 5-hour free trial for Crimson Desert Enhanced Edition on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. All progress carries over to the full game, and the trial runs until January 6. On PS5, a PlayStation Plus Premium or Deluxe subscription is required, while Xbox players can access it without any subscription. With over 6 million copies sold, this is a great opportunity to experience the open-world RPG at no cost.

Phantom Blade Zero Launches as a Playable Kung Fu Movie with Donnie Yen’s Touch

Phantom Blade Zero, the ’kungfupunk’ action game from S-Game, is now available. Donnie Yen served as creative consultant, bringing his stunt team to Shanghai for motion capture and portraying the masked Mó Yuan in key scenes. Combat director Yang Liu crafted over ten approach variations per weapon across an arsenal of 30 main and 25 secondary arms, enabling fluid, combo-chaining strikes. The result is a globally acclaimed title already in Game of the Year conversations, delivering a true wuxia film feel through its controls.

Read more: https://www.roastedgames.com/thread/how-phantom-blade-zero-became-a-playable-kung-fu-movie-with-donnie-yens-expertise

Phantom Blade Zero Hits 680K Concurrent Steam Players on Launch Day

The action RPG from S-Game launched to 680,000 concurrent players on Steam, instantly topping the Popular New Releases and Top Sellers charts. It became the second most-played single-player game on Steam this year, trailing only Palworld. With an 88 Metacritic score and Donnie Yen as creative consultant, its cinematic martial arts combat is winning praise for blending style with accessibility.

Read more: https://www.roastedgames.com/thread/phantom-blade-zero-racks-up-680k-players-on-steam-launch-day

Capcom Silent on Monster Hunter Wilds Sales as Other Games Soar

Capcom’s latest half-year report highlights strong sales for Onimusha: Way of the Sword (1.7M), Pragmata (2.7M), and Resident Evil Requiem (8.5M), but conspicuously omits any update on Monster Hunter Wilds. The game was last reported at nearly 11 million copies, and the silence could signal stagnating sales. However, with a Switch 2 launch planned for December and the Ascendance expansion next year, Wilds may still see a resurgence.

Read more: https://www.roastedgames.com/thread/capcoms-hits-grow-but-monster-hunter-wilds-sales-go-unmentioned

Arc Raiders PvE mode: no decision yet

Embark Studios is reviewing feedback from the PvE matchmaking test and hasn’t decided whether the mode will stay for good.

https://www.roastedgames.com/thread/arc-raiders-pve-mode-still-undecided-after-test-devs-weigh-options

Witchbrook delayed again — now set for January 28, 2027

Chucklefish’s cozy witch life sim has slipped once more, but for the first time it has a firm release date.

https://www.roastedgames.com/thread/witchbrook-release-pushed-to-january-2027-but-now-has-a-firm-date