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What to play in August | "Zhu Xian 2", "Blade and Soul 2" and other new blockbuster games are coming

2024-08-05

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A new week has begun. What fun new games are waiting for us this week? Let's take a look.

【New game test】

Key points: Reshape the laws of all things! The paid beta test of the mobile game "Zhu Xian 2" will start on August 8

This week on August 8th, the heavyweight Xianxia IP mobile game "Zhu Xian 2" will start the "Millennium Promise" paid test.

As a heavyweight fairy-tale IP in the hands of Perfect World, this time the "Zhu Xian 2" mobile game is bound to come with the mission of sweeping away the haze of the past. In recent years, due to the poor production and distribution of new works, Perfect World's revenue has suffered a heavy blow, and it also recently broke out a large-scale layoff.

The "Zhu Xian 2" mobile game is a carefully selected work from the Perfect World project. Whether the level of this new work can reopen the market and bring new hope to Perfect World, these are all waiting for the test of players.

In this paid test, players who have participated in the first test can enter directly without obtaining qualifications, and other players can draw test qualifications through various official social media. In addition, the "rush registration" mode will be enabled on the day of the test, and players who enter the server first can automatically obtain qualifications. Interested players can grab a number on August 8.

Key points: The new dynamic test of "Blade & Soul 2" will start on August 7!

After two months of careful polishing and continuous optimization, the Chinese server operation team of "Blade & Soul 2" will launch a new smart test on August 7 to accept staged testing from players!

In this test, players will be able to experience a brand-new action system, a variety of new PVP modes, interesting sect gameplay, and an open-world exploration experience. The content is very rich.

If players want to participate in the test, they can obtain qualification through the official website's appointment draw. If a character reaches level 50 in the previous first test, they can also automatically obtain the qualification for this test.

Highlights: The test of "Infinite Nikki" is coming! The mobile test will be officially launched on August 7

The recruitment for the mobile version test of "Infinite Nikki", a unique open-world dress-up game under Paper Games, has now ended. Qualified players can play "Infinite Nikki" on mobile devices from August 7 to August 14 this week.

As an open world dress-up game that focuses on changing clothes and playing mini-games, in previous tests and actual games, the gameplay of "Infinite Nikki" looks somewhat similar to level-breaking adventure games such as Mario Odyssey.

This test is a mobile test. Interested players can experience the performance of the game on mobile phones. However, the optimization of early development versions of such large-scale games may not be very good. Players with unsatisfactory mobile phone configurations need to pay a little attention.

Key points:Delta Operation》PC Alpha test officially starts on August 6

The tactical shooting game "Delta Operation", published by Tencent TiMi Studio Group and developed by Team Jade, was originally planned to start Alpha testing on the PC platform on July 18, but the official announced that the test would be postponed.

According to the official announcement, the North American and European A-test of "Delta Operation" has been postponed to August 6 this week.

However, you can now apply for and experience the national server test, and the client is also available for download on WeGame. However, judging from the feedback from players in the comments, there are already a lot of plug-ins in the game, and the gaming experience is not ideal.

Highlights: Star Trek: Dissidia beta test scheduled for August 7! Cruise trip is about to start

Star Trek: Dissidia cruise test scheduled for August 7.

"Star Trek: Dissidia" is a sci-fi SLG mobile game officially authorized by the famous IP "Star Trek". Based on the film and television level restoration of starships and crew shapes, it creates a diverse Star Trek universe for players.

【Trending】

Key points: New DLC is ready to be released! Guild Wars 2 opens offline fan meeting in Beijing

The new DLC "The Wilds of Jynthir" of the subversive fantasy MMORPG online game "Guild Wars 2" will be launched on August 23, and the official also took advantage of the opportunity to hold an offline meeting in Beijing. It is reported that in addition to face-to-face communication with the planners, the meeting also allows players to play the new DLC content, which can be regarded as a catch-up of offline activities.

However, considering theWorld of Warcraft》Version 11.0 has released an early access collector's pack. Players who purchase it can experience the "War for the Center of the Earth" content three days in advance, which is on August 23rd.

It seems that by some mysterious fate, these two Blizzard brothers are here to fight again on the same day.

【Hotspot Update】

Key points:Genshin Impact》The second half of the 4.8 version will be launched on August 6th. Amelie, a new character, will appear.

The second half of "Genshin Impact" 4.8 will be launched on August 6. According to previous trailers, a new character Amelie will appear in this version.

However, since this version is very close to the final version of 5.0, in the Nata version after 5.0, players will encounter more new characters that are adapted to the new map mechanism. Generally, it is recommended that everyone stock up on stones at the end of the version.

Highlights: Zhenwu Fenghua Festival is coming soon, and the anniversary expansion pack of Nine Yin Manual is scheduled for August 9

As the hot summer of August approaches, "Nine Yin Manual" will usher in the annual grand celebration. This shocking expansion pack has been named "The Lost City in the Sea of ​​Sand" and will be officially launched on August 9.

In the new expansion pack, players can experience the brand-new Jianghu event "Zhenwu Fenghua Festival", as well as three-way linked celebration welfare activities. Interested players can experience it.

Key points: The first major update of "Hellraiser 2" is officially announced: it will be launched on August 6!

On July 23, the official version of Hellraiser 2 officially announced the game’s first major update “Escalation of Freedom”, which will be launched on August 6.

It is reported that this update includes many contents such as new difficulty level 10, new mission objectives, new robots and new environmental hazards. However, due to several previous weird operations and unpleasant balance issues, the popularity of the game has declined a lot.

Key points: Moonlight Blade OL Chinese Valentine's Day version will be sweetly launched on August 7th, with new appearance and new benefits inviting you to join us on Chinese Valentine's Day!

The romantic festival is quietly approaching again. The Qixi version of Tiandao will be sweetly launched on August 7 with a new appearance, massive benefits, and colorful activities inside and outside the game. Let's gather together to keep the Qixi appointment.

[New game release]

Key points: "Sword and Expedition: Departure" will be released on all platforms on August 8

Since its overseas launch in March, "Sword and Expedition: Departure" has topped the iOS free list in six countries including the United States and Canada, and has entered the top ten in dozens of countries.

For this public beta test of the national server, "Sword and Expedition: Departure" has prepared a very rich "welcome gift" - all heroes in the public beta test will be given away for free.

Currently, "Sword and Expedition: Departure" has announced that the public beta test will be released on all platforms on August 8. Interested players can consider trying it out.

Highlights: "Paper Wedding Dress 7 Lovers" released the final trailer and announced that it will be officially launched on August 9

The Chinese suspense story puzzle game "Paper Bride 7: You Will Not Disappoint Me" released its final trailer, announcing that the game will be officially launched at 10 am on August 9th, and will be available on iOS and Android. This is the 7th work in the "Paper Bride" series.

Highlights: Ys VI: The Ark of Napistine will be launched on August 6

"Ys VI: The Ark of Napistine" will start public beta on all platforms on August 6, 2024!

Key points: Apex Legends announced that it will be available on the Epic Games Store on August 6, and you can get the hero "Wire Pipe" for free

"Apex Legends" announced that it will be available on the Epic Game Store (including the Chinese region) on August 6, and players who play the Epic version of "Apex Legends" within a limited time will receive the hero "Wire Conduit" for free.

Apex Legends will kick off Season 22 in early August and is expected to feature changes to the battle pass, which according to Respawn will provide more value to players by reducing the time it takes to obtain premium items.

Previously, the game caused a boycott by players due to the issue of mandatory charges for the game pass. Although EA has apologized, the future of APEX is different after all.

Key points: Taiwan server "Sword of Excellence" will be officially launched on August 8th and pre-order is open

After announcing in April that it would be the agent for "New Sword of Kings" (Sword of Excellence), LeYi Communication recently announced the latest news that the Taiwan version of "New Sword of Kings" will be officially launched on August 8 (Thursday) and pre-orders have been started.

Key points: Korean MMORPG "Warbound: Zenonia" will be released in Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan on August 6

South Korean game company Com2uS Holdings announced that the large-scale bloody MMORPG "Warbound: Zenonia", which focuses on "survival of the fittest", will be officially launched in Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan on August 6.

Highlights: Wind Fantasy Online unveils new systems and activities for the first time, and will be open for testing on August 7

Shanghai Youyou.com announced today that the PC game "Wind Fantasy Online" will be officially open for public beta on August 7, and revealed the exciting content of the new version in advance. The version released this time is exactly the same as the international version, including the character level cap, open maps, new systems and props, etc., bringing players a brand new adventure experience.

Highlights: "It's Over! I'm Surrounded by Beauties!" The console version will be released on August 8

Last week (August 2), the mobile version of the fully dynamic live-action interactive video game "Finished! I'm Surrounded by Beauties!" was officially launched, with an initial discount of 29.99 yuan for Android and 33 yuan for iOS, which will be available until August 20. The Steam platform version was also launched on the same day, with an initial discount of 33.6 yuan.

A week later, the console version of "It's Over! I'm Surrounded by Beauties!" will be officially released at 0:00 on August 8, 2024. The price in Hong Kong is 59 Hong Kong dollars, and the price in Taiwan is 300 New Taiwan dollars.

The console version will be available on PS5|PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox one and Switch platforms. In addition, the PS5|PS4 Chinese version will also be launched simultaneously, priced at 49 yuan.

Key points: "Ares Virus 2" is about to be launched to continue the doomsday survival rules

On August 8, 2024, the zombie survival game "Ares Virus 2" developed by Hot Zone Network and operated by Xiamen Qingci Culture Communication Co., Ltd. was officially launched.

【More attention】

Key points: "Warhammer 40K: Speed ​​Freeks" release date preview August 6th

The release date of the Warhammer violent driving game "Warhammer 40K: Speed ​​Freeks" has been announced. The game will be officially released on August 6 and supports simplified and traditional Chinese.

Key points: The first DLC of "Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader" will be released on August 8

The trailer for the first DLC "Shadow of the Void" of the CRPG game "Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader" has been released, which includes a large amount of game content and a new playable character "Qibella". The game lasts about 15 hours and will be released on August 8 this year.

Key points: "Cat Quest 3" is expected to meet players on August 8, 2024

Developer The Gentlebros and publisher Kepler Interactive have announced that this popular 2.5D open world action RPG will officially land on the Nintendo Switch platform on August 8, 2024.

Highlights: That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Tempest Trailblazer is now available on Steam and will be released on August 8

The Steam page of "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: Tempest Trailblazer" is online. The game will be released on August 8 and supports simplified and traditional Chinese.

Highlights: The first game to join Microsoft XGP, "Land of the Living: Ava" officially announced that it will be launched on Xbox / PC on August 7

11 bit and developer Inverge studios announced that the creature collection game "Land of the Living: Ava" will be released on August 7, and will be available on Xbox Series, Steam, Epic Games Store, Microsoft Store and GOG, and will also be included in XGP. The game is currently available on Steam and supports trial play.

Key points: The CRPG game "Guild Chronicles: The Lost World" will be released on August 8 and does not support simplified Chinese

The CRPG game "Guild Chronicles: The Lost World" will be released on August 8. The game does not support simplified Chinese.

Highlights: Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team announced that it will join the Switch premium membership game library on August 9

On August 2, Nintendo announced that "Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team" (GBA) will be added to the Switch OnLine premium member game library on August 9, and players who have subscribed to the Switch OnLine+ expansion pack can play it for free.

Key points: "Dust Land" will launch a major free update "Reign of Sand" on August 6

The fantasy ARPG "Dust Land" will launch a free major update "Reign of Sand" on August 6. This major free update will bring a lot of new content and improvements to enrich players' single-player or cooperative adventures.

Highlights: The strategic Roguelike game "Saint" is now available on Steam and will be released on August 6

The Steam page of the strategic Roguelike game "Saintization" is online. The game does not currently support Chinese.

Key points: The slightly suspenseful yuri heart-wrenching visual novel "Hana Ren Yue Yi" is scheduled to be released on August 5!

"Hana Lian Yue Yi", a slightly suspenseful yuri heart-wrenching visual novel produced by the "Yuri for a Lifetime" studio and published by Fengyu Games, is now on the Steam wishlist and is officially scheduled to be released on August 5!

Highlights: "Fate/stay night HD Remastered Edition" Steam page will be released on August 8

The Steam page of "Fate/stay night REMASTERED" is online. The game supports simplified Chinese and is scheduled to be released on August 8, 2024.

Highlights: Survival horror game "Surviving the Sun" will be released by EA on August 6 and supports simplified Chinese

The asymmetric survival horror game "Surviving a Sun" will be released by EA on August 6, 2024. The game supports simplified Chinese.

Key points: Cyberpunk-style "Eden Genesis" will be launched on all platforms on August 6

Developer Aeternum Game Studios announced that the cyberpunk-style platform game "Eden Genesis" will be launched on August 6th and will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Steam platforms, while the Switch version will be launched in September. The game is now available for trial.