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Count Roberts, whom you’ll meet at Bluemont Manor, will send you to one of his quarries. Unfortunately, it’s now controlled by bandits. This quarry is located north of Hernand, and it’s swarming with enemies. They’re similar to the Bleed Bandits you encounter on the roads, but you’ll face about twenty of them at once, so it’s a good idea to improve your equipment before heading there.

We usually see heroes succeed, like with Fire Force’s wins against their duplicates and Arthur’s victory over the cultist Dragon. However, despite these battles won, the overall situation is getting worse, and the latest episode shows things have reached a critical point. Even with their triumphs, Haumea is destroying the world, and only Shinra and Sho are left to oppose her – and they’re barely holding on. It’s likely that the final episode will show them defeating Haumea, but failing to prevent the world’s destruction – a win that comes at a devastating cost.

Starting in October 2023, Xbox launched a series called “Partner Preview” to showcase games from its partners – both large studios and independent developers. Xbox has held four of these events so far, with the most recent one in November 2025. This latest preview revealed brand new looks at Vampire Crawlers, Armatus, and Raji: Kaliyuga, and offered a sneak peek at upcoming downloadable content for Dave the Diver and Hitman: World of Assassination. Previous events have highlighted games like Alan Wake 2, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, The Alters, Final Fantasy 14, and Persona 3 Reload.

The Spirit can become invisible, making it harder for Survivors to follow her and forcing them to use other senses. If you’re new to Dead by Daylight and want to play as The Spirit, you’ll probably want to learn about her unique perks first to create a simple, effective build. As you become more experienced with the character and unlock more options, you can then switch to more complex builds.

Despite a year packed with major game releases – including new installments in popular franchises like Resident Evil, Grand Theft Auto, and Forza Horizon – Crimson Desert has generated significant hype for its ambitious scale, beautiful open world, and incredible variety of gameplay. Even with some controversies, the game still sold over 2 million copies within the first day of its launch.

You can obtain the full Shadow Armor set – including the chestplate, cloak, and boots – without battling any enemies. This armor is superior to anything you can buy in town, and it’s completely free! The pieces are located in the western mountain range. While cold weather gear isn’t essential, be prepared for a lot of climbing, hiking, and riding your horse to reach them.

Capcom has been doing well recently, despite a few challenges in 2025. Their new game, Resident Evil Requiem, quickly became the best-selling title in the series, selling 6 million copies in under three weeks. There’s also a lot of excitement building for Pragmata, and Monster Hunter Stories 3 has been well-received by critics. This is good news after sales of Monster Hunter Wilds slowed down and didn’t meet expectations. Because of this, Capcom is optimistic about what’s ahead, and they’re cautiously excited about how AI could be used in game development.

With so many games available on platforms like Steam, Game Pass, and PS Plus, choosing what to play can be surprisingly tiring, especially when you’re unsure about new releases. So, I’m going to simplify things by suggesting a few open-world RPGs worth checking out in 2026.

The entrance to the spire is blocked by dense, thorny vines. You can clear them by using Blinding Flash to burn them away. To do this, enter Blinding Flash stance, then press the Focus button – it’s located in the bottom-right corner of your screen – to release a powerful beam of light.