Fortnite won the top-downloaded F2P game and mostly dominated the DLC chart, though the Celebration Update for Battlefront 2 had a sizable showing itself too. Got a news tip or want to contact us directly? Email news gamespot.
You need a javascript enabled browser to watch videos. Click To Unmute. Start at: End at: Autoplay Loop. It uses a buy-to-play model in the West and offers microtransactions.
A free account gets you access to a decent amount of content, while a paid account increases the number of skills that you can level, and expands the number of quests, size of the world, and much more.
RuneScape was extremely popular in the s, and although it is currently nowhere near as popular as it used to be, it still holds one of the largest populations in MMORPGs, which is especially impressive considering how long it has been around for. The Lord of the Rings Online is another of these MMORPGs that has been around for quite some time now, releasing all the way back in , yet it still retains a rather sizable and dedicated fan base.
Its shift to free-to-play can definitely be attributed to drawing in many more players. Based on J. As well as embarking on epic quests, or taking part in PvP modes, The Lord of the Rings Online also features an in-depth music system. After reaching level 5, you can learn to play one of many musical instruments. Players have held mini-concerts in the past, and the music system was even the subject of a Harvard anthropological study.
A comeback story for the ages. It was bug-ridden, had a world that was confusing to navigate, and a terrible UI. This version of World of Tanks has features and content that are exclusive to consoles, like the titular Mercenaries faction, which employ a wild blend of parts from various tanks to create elaborate monstrosities.
New features aside, Mercenaries offers the same high-octane tank combat that fans of the PC version have been enjoying for ages, but without having to drag yourself off the couch and over to your PC to boot up.
As I said in my original first look, this is arcade beat-em-up action done to near perfection. Plenty of new characters have been introduced alongside new stages and events that give players a ton of new things to see and to try. This was another narrow field, as genres go, but we had to give it to Heavy Metal Machines. Tracks are littered with traps and enemy cars are loaded with powers to try and stop you. Let us know what your favorite new games were this year down in the comments below.
MiHoYo's big open-world gacha JRPG released late last year, and since then it's received frequent updates and new additions to give you more reasons to jump into its world. Playing as one of two siblings of your choosing to start out with, you find yourself separated from your family. As you explore the expansive setting of Teyvat, you set out on an adventure to find answers from the gods of elements known as The Seven.
You'll also be able to recruit and gain a host of different playable characters and try out a variety of different skills. The free adventure has plenty to offer. It only launched in March , but Call of Duty: Warzone is easily the biggest battle royale game right now, already surpassing 30 million players in just over a month since release.
It's easy to see why. Not only is it completely free, but Infinity Ward's epic shooter allows up to players per match, supports full crossplay between console and PC, is already integrated with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare , and is thus the most polished and fine-tuned battle royale experience yet. With new modes and playlists being added every week, and the current situation in which everyone and their dog is "up for a game" right now, there's no better time to jump into Verdansk.
There's even a unique Gulag system and Plunder mode, in which teams vie for Warzone's in-game Cash currency, for those who don't enjoy being thrown out of the game after their first death.
What's not to love? Fortnite Battle Royale is probably the hottest, free multiplayer game right now, and for good reason. Actually, forget that instruction. No-one remembers PlayStation All-Stars. But no longer! And its free-to-play model is rather friendly too, offering a limited selection of the character roster on free rotation, with earned in-game currency or real money buying the rest. Download Brawlhalla now on PSN. One part Overwatch -style hero shooter, two parts Titanfall 2 successor, and five parts battle royale game, Respawn's surprise free-to-play FPS was so sudden in its arrival, and surprisingly good in quality, that it's currently being hailed as the gaming equivalent of mana from heaven, and it plays like it too.
The more you play, the better decks you can build, and the greater the challenges you can face! With the overwhelming success of the Souls games, it was only natural that there would-be imitators. Let It Die borrows heavily from its far more popular predecessors but it sets itself apart with zany characters, settings, and weapons.
Your character is tasked with battling to the top of the "Tower of Barbs," a feat that has never been accomplished. Along the way, you will meet outlandish NPCs, and discover some truly hilarious weapons like buzzsaw knuckles, a firework launcher, or a flame wand. It's all as weird as it sounds while the flashy mayhem on display here is truly a joy to watch.
Just be prepared to die There are few games that have perfected storytelling like Life is Strange. This graphic-adventure-style game is more like an interactive movie, allowing players the chance to make decisions, solve puzzles, and watch their choices play out in a cinematic style.
As a precursor to Life is Strange 2, The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit is a bite-sized adventure that bridges the gap between the two games. You play as Chris Eriksen, a young boy who faces a tragic loss and creates a superhero persona as a coping method.
Over the roughly two-hour campaign, you will follow his story while inputting your choices to alter his path. This game is perfect for those who want to relax with a great story, rather than deep gameplay mechanics. Brawlhalla is classified as a platformer battle arena, however, most people will just immediately compare it to the popular Super Smash Brothers franchise.
You and your friends will battle for control over a 2D map, trying to kick, punch, chop, and shoot each other over the edge. Each legend has different abilities and plays slightly differently.
There are a variety of game modes to check out and over 40 legends to unlock. You can battle with up to eight players, which makes this a fantastic game to bust out at parties. Dauntless , though not officially released at the time of writing, is already making some big waves. Currently, in open beta, this free-to-play game is a Monster Hunter-style action-adventure.
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