Players looking for a real challenge will find a new, difficult Free Challenge Quest in this update. It will feature a series of 10 incredibly tough hunts against the new Arch-tempered monsters. Specifically, a Free Challenge Quest focusing on Arch-tempered Arkveld will be available from March 19th to March 31st.
The game will cost $39.99 for the standard edition. A special “Blood Scales Edition” will be available for $49.99 and includes extra items like unique character appearances, visual effects, 40 pieces of armor, and a 72-hour head start before the official launch.
Unlike many Soulslike games, Nioh 3 focuses intensely on complex combat and strategic options. While games like Elden Ring prioritize exploring a vast world, Nioh 3 lets you switch between Samurai and Ninja fighting styles, offering a lot of ways to customize your character and approach battles. Instead of a sprawling, open world, Nioh 3 features larger, connected areas. This means the game challenges you more with how you fight, rather than where you go, giving it a unique identity within the genre.
Although Elden Ring is a fantastic game, it’s not without its flaws. While the soulslike genre is known for being challenging and punishing, Elden Ring sometimes creates frustration that doesn’t add to the enjoyment. Other games in the soulslike style have already addressed some of these combat issues, and even more have done so since Elden Ring’s release. Here’s a look at the most annoying parts of Elden Ring’s combat, and some other soulslike games that handle those aspects better without making the game too easy.
Previous updates focused on story improvements and how characters move around the game. This new video shows off the character designs themselves. The developers have worked hard to keep the characters looking like their original selves, but with a more updated and polished appearance for today’s players.
As a huge Elden Ring fan, I’m really hoping we get the Tarnished Edition on the Switch 2! It’s been a while since we’ve heard anything official, and it’s a little concerning. I heard the version they were showing at Gamescom 2025 wasn’t quite ready, which pushed the release back to 2026. Now that it didn’t show up at the latest Nintendo Direct, a lot of us are starting to worry about whether it will actually happen. I’m keeping my fingers crossed, but the silence is definitely making me nervous!
This demo lets you create your own character, try out the combat system, and get a feel for what it’s like to be a ranger. Plus, if you play the demo and then buy the full game on March 13th, you can carry your progress over! You can see the demo in action in the new trailer for Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection below.
Last year, an updated version of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion was released on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Now, it’s scheduled to be available on the Nintendo Switch 2 later this year.
The Steam page for Phyllosoma explains what players can expect, but those familiar with Soulslike games will likely recognize the overall structure. It might not fully satisfy everyone, but if you’re a big fan of the genre and looking for a new challenge, it could definitely be appealing.
Here’s a quick look at each of the expansions for Kingdom Come II, in the order they came out. I won’t give away any major plot details!