Summary

• FM27 and FM27 Console deliver greater control over your tactical vision and a deeper football world to explore.
• Discover some of the new additions that turn your footballing vision into reality.
• FM27 is out now for XBOX on PC and FM27 Console is out now for XBOX Series X|S. Both are available with Game Pass.

It’s time for you to start making this season’s big calls, with FM27 and FM27 Console out now, including with Game Pass.

FM27 delivers greater control over your tactical vision and a deeper football world to explore from the moment your career begins. In FM27 Console, meanwhile, a host of new additions, refinements and returning favourites are waiting for you to discover them.

This year’s new additions come together to turn your footballing vision into reality. So, here are five for you to make the most of from day one in the hotseat.

Tactical Tweaks

In FM27 and FM27 Console, you’ll exert a new level of influence from the touchline with the introduction of Tactical Tweaks.

Inspired by conversations with contacts in professional football, this system allows you to make quick play style adjustments at a team and individual level without needing to dive into the Tactics menu.

So, if you want to exploit the width to target a weakness in the opposition defence, throw the kitchen sink to chase a late winner, or shut up shop to secure a memorable cup upset, you’re now better empowered to react to the action unfolding in front of you.

Box Attacking Instructions

You’ve also got more tactical tools at your disposal to play to your attackers’ strengths.

New Player Instructions allow you to command your stars on how you want them to attack the box. You’ve got the choice of asking a player to arrive late in the box, or directly attack the defensive line. In addition, you can then vary where they attack, whether it’s near post, far post or central areas.

Combined with new movement animations and a reworking of how players run in matches, the power is in your hands to create new ways to overload the opposition.

Time-of-Day Match System

No matter the tactical style you implement, a 3pm kick-off on a Saturday in December should feel distinct from one kicking off at the same time in the middle of August. 

Now, thanks to a new time-of-day system, you’ll get to experience the sun setting over your players, all while the lighting, shadows, and weather, dynamically shift throughout the course of the 90 minutes. It’s a visual cue that mirrors the action playing out on the pitch, making every match feel like a real-life event.

More authentic playing conditions set the tone for the thrill of match day and these lighting changes are enhanced by deeper visual upgrades to stadiums, environments, and crowds.

Tactical Effectiveness and Match Preparation

Underpinning your Match Day preparations in FM27 is the brand-new Tactical Effectiveness system.

Connecting your training schedules with your unique footballing philosophy, this system gauges how effectively your players can carry out your approach based on their ability, their buy-in to you as manager, their tactical understanding and offers information on the next opponents.

Tactical Effectiveness will inform your choices across the game. From guiding your focuses for next week’s sessions on the training ground to helping you make decisions on which of your targets is the best fit for your title-challengers, every decision is now more informed.   

In FM27 Console, Match Preparation messages make their debut to help you get the most out of your team ahead of kick-off. 

You can build out Match Preparation with up to 3 unique sessions, covering In Possession, Out of Possession, and Set Pieces. This gives you greater control over your team’s readiness and helps ensure no detail is overlooked as you look ahead to the next fixture. Whether you’re fine-tuning your tactics for a pre-season friendly or preparing for a FIFA World Cup knockout clash, the decisions are yours to make. Get your preparations right, give your team the best possible platform, and let your management do the talking on the pitch. 

Introducing Shuffle Draft

Giving you a new way to play and create moments that’ll linger long after the final whistle, Shuffle Draft debuts in FM27 and FM27 Console.

Putting managerial strategy at the heart of the action, Shuffle Draft offers both league and knockout formats for 2-32 players and is available in public and private lobbies as well as offline against the AI.

Each manager picks a player from a set of 20 players, derived from a player pool you’ve selected, and that set is then passed on to the next manager in the following round, and so on. This allows draft picks to happen simultaneously, so there’s no more waiting around for the spotlight to come back to you. 

Fast paced and packed with variety, Shuffle Draft challenges you to assemble different squads, experiment with your tactical approach, and outsmart your opponents – be they friends, family or online rivals.

Wherever your career begins, you’ll discover these and many more new additions that bring you closer to the action in FM27 and FM27 Console.

Make the Call. Play Now.

Football Manager 27

SEGA

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

Get it now

PC Game Pass

FM27 launches on 10th November. Pre-purchase now for 10% off and Launch Preview early play from 3rd November. Every fan believes they could do it differently. In FM27 belief isn’t a hot take, it’s a story waiting to happen. Step into a living, breathing football universe where every decision is yours to make. Pick the team. Define your style. Spot what other managers might miss. Maybe you take a chance on the academy prospect. Maybe you sell the star who just doesn’t get your vision. Train your team to work as one. Build a tactical blueprint that’s unmistakably yours. Then lead your team out to admiration from the stands as you take your place on the touchline. Match day. React to everything the opposition throws at you. Beat their press. Fill the box. And throw the kitchen sink. Because footballing history won’t write itself. Every decision could be the one to change everything. So chase the vision only you can see. Whatever happens, you’ll remember the calls that got you there. Football Manager 27. Make The Call. What’s new for FM27? Experience a new dimension to squad building with all-new Tactical Effectiveness that measures how well-equipped your players are to deliver your footballing vision, while refreshed training puts even more focus on player and team development. Exploit the gaps you see in the opposition defence with Tactical Tweaks that deliver a new layer of influence from the touchline. Experience every fixture as a richer piece of football theatre thanks to upgrades to crowds, stadiums and environments that elevate the stage for your players to perform on. Sit defenders down with more attacking precision and expression, with flair and individuality taking centre stage to make it more rewarding seeing your tactical planning come to life on the pitch. Get lost in the wider football world that exists beyond your club with the return of Cup Draws and Transfer Deadline Day, mirroring the pace and drama of the football calendar. Flow through game weeks to glory thanks to an intuitive interface that puts key decisions front and centre. However you execute your managerial vision, customisation options mean you can tailor your setup to better suit your style. And discover much more, including new licensed leagues to test your skills in, upgrades to the 2D Match View, deeper data to power decision-making and more than 1,500 competition updates. *This version contains information that is still under approval process by right holders and may contain data that does not, at this time, accurately reflect real world data. For context, some club and player assets may be absent during this version.

Football Manager 27 Console

SEGA

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

Get it now

Flow from the tactics board to the touchline in FM27 Console, where a smoother, more immersive experience invites discovery from the moment your career begins. Freedom To Play Your Way Immerse yourself in the managerial journey with refined layouts that give you a clearer view of what matters most to sharpen your approach. Smarter navigation makes use of every inch of space, while fully customisable Controller Mapping puts more power in your hands, so you can tailor your setup to your gameplan. Unlock Market Opportunities Secure the talent you need for that title charge with a more intelligent Recruitment space that delivers greater market potential. Improved search tools make it easier to find that attacking midfielder to fill the gap in your side, while live reactions offer valuable new insights during contract negotiations. Tailor Your Training Plan Elevate your training and match day approach for crucial fixtures ahead with the arrival of Match Preparation. Whatever your focus, you can now set priorities straight from your inbox, gearing up your squad for an Out of Possession defensive masterclass or practicing finishing in the final third for a must-win. Greater Control From The Touchline Respond to whatever match day throws at you with all-new Tactical Tweaks, delivering greater influence from your technical area. Whether you’re swapping your wingers to balance the game or sending your keeper forward for the last throw of the dice, you’ll have greater influence from the touchline to bag those all-important points.

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By the looks of the puddle on the floor: liquefaction indeed.

The stakes are set for the release of the first of a two-part narrative DLC expansion of The Outer Worlds 2 on December 2. In Side Effects Guaranteed, the video message you found leads you to Gordon Hazen, one of the leading agents in Sub Rosa, a criminal organization made up of like-minded individuals who have chosen to live their lives stealing from the various factions instead of working for them. Gordon in turn sends you to Elysium Valley, a new region on Eden that is home to a settlement of former Protectorate subjects that have been forgotten by their Protectorate leaders. He believes they may have the answers to saving his crew. He personally favors diplomacy over violence but needs you to do whatever you need to in order to get the information he needs.

But Gordon isn’t the only one with interest in Elysium Valley. Another Sub Rosa agent, Algernon Lankester, wants to recruit you to help him exploit the subjects for his own personal gain. The fate of the subjects, the frozen Sub Rosa agents, and the future of Sub Rosa itself is up for you, our intrepid Commander, to decide.

A new narrative story is not all that will be coming when Side Effects Guaranteed launches in a few weeks, however.

Along with the new region of Elysium Valley to explore, players will encounter new threats like vicious canids and primal sprats. What’s a primal sprat? Just a normal sprat, but about 100 times the size. Surely, they’re just as friendly and forgiving of all the time you “accidentally” shot their much smaller cousins while exploring Arcadia.

With these new threats comes the ability to make your Commander even stronger and, of course, more flawed (but in a good way). The level cap will increase from 30 to 36, bringing more skill points to broaden your build. Being able to go to level 36 also means there are three more perks you can acquire, with 15 brand new perks being added into the mix.

Four new flaws will also be introduced that can change how your Commander plays, like “Lethally Tolerant,” a flaw that recognizes your built-up resistance to chemicals so your max toxicity will increase. This is great in the moment, but if you ever experience a Toxicity Crash, you will die instantly. Another example is “Must Have Been the Wind,” which will mark an “assassination target” for a combat group. Killing the target will grant a 20% damage and speed buff until the combat ends, but failing to do so or attacking someone who isn’t the target applies a 10% damage and speed debuff to the player for 30 seconds. Truly rewards that come with great risks.

Side Effects Guaranteed will also see new weapons, new armors, and new outfits for each of the companions, as well as a brand-new Sub Rosa-run radio station featuring 20 new songs for the game. For those who want to jump straight to the action in the DLC, a new alternate starting point is being added to the main menu when you choose a new game that will allow you to start with a custom save that lands you at the start of the DLC. Start the game, allot your skill and perk points, and enjoy Side Effects Guaranteed right away!

This jam-packed adventure with a deep story and systems to build your ideal commander will set up the next DLC for The Outer Worlds 2 that will be coming in Spring of 2027, and choices made will directly impact the next DLC. Part one of this overarching expansion story, Side Effects Guaranteed, will release on December 2 for $14.99, or is available in the Premium Edition or Premium Edition Upgrade for The Outer Worlds 2.

The Outer Worlds 2 Premium Edition

Xbox Game Studios

☆☆☆☆☆ 27

★★★★★

$99.99 $79.99

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The Outer Worlds 2 Premium Edition includes: – The Outer Worlds 2 base game – DLC Pass for 2 future story expansions* – Moon Man’s Corporate Appreciation Premium Prize Pack – Access to The Outer Worlds 2 Digital Artbook & Original Soundtrack * Story expansions available as released The Outer Worlds 2 is the eagerly-awaited sequel to the award-winning first-person sci-fi RPG from Obsidian Entertainment (just look at the exciting number of dashes in this sentence!). Time to clear your calendar – get ready for an action-packed adventure with a new crew, new weapons, and new enemies in a new colony! So much newness! As a daring and most likely good-looking Earth Directorate agent, you must uncover the source of devastating rifts threatening to destroy all of humanity. Your investigation leads to Arcadia, home of skip drive technology, where the fate of the colony, and ultimately the entire galaxy, rests on your decisions – your strengths, your flaws, your crew, and the factions you choose to trust. Explore a New Frontier The Arcadia colony is engulfed in a factional war, as the Protectorate’s so-called benevolent rule is challenged by the rebellion of their religious order and a corporate invasion. As destructive rifts spread across the colony, each faction fights to control or close them for their own ends. Navigate diverse zones, uncover hidden lore, and shape the fate of a system on the brink! Your Commander, Your Way Build your character with the abilities and choices that reflect your playstyle. The colony reacts to your every move, crafting a narrative that’s yours to own -whether you’re a disciple of diplomacy, an astute strategist, a crusader for chaos, or something different altogether. And yes, you can dumb! Enlist Your Companions Recruit companions with unique traits, backgrounds and goals. Whether you choose to help them achieve their ambitions or steer them toward your own objectives, your influence shapes their growth (or death), making them an integral part of the immersive story you create together.

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Grand Theft Auto VI will be playable on day one through XBOX Cloud Gaming on XBOX One and XBOX Series X|S, starting at 1am ET. That means more players can experience one of the most anticipated games of the year on the consoles they already own. The game uses XBOX Series S graphics settings when cloud-streamed with XBOX Cloud Gaming.

Here’s how you can play:

• XBOX Series X: Play natively with the best XBOX console experience, available now to pre-install.
• XBOX Series S: The most affordable way to play GTA VI natively on XBOX, available now to pre-install.
• XBOX One: Stream Grand Theft Auto VI through XBOX Cloud Gaming on the XBOX One.

We’re excited to bring Grand Theft Auto VI to more XBOX players at launch, and we will also be adding more titles from Rockstar Games to XBOX Cloud Gaming including Grand Theft Auto V, Red Dead Redemption 2, and more in the coming months.

Starting November 11, players in supported markets can buy cloud playtime to stream supported games without a Game Pass subscription. Streaming for Grand Theft Auto VI begins at 1am ET on November 19.

Pre-order Grand Theft Auto VI today on the Microsoft Store.

Cloud gaming availability, purchasing options, supported devices, account eligibility, and features may vary by market and device. Grand Theft Auto VI must be purchased separately.

Grand Theft Auto VI: Ultimate Edition

Rockstar Games

☆☆☆☆☆ 10889

★★★★★

$99.99

Pre-order

Purchase prior to 19 November 2026 23:59:59 to receive: -The Vintage Vice City Pack -One Month of GTA+ Receive a month of GTA+ with your pre-order; must be redeemed within 180 days after placing your pre-order. Subscription redemption is not available to child accounts with restrictions on age-restricted content. You will receive a pop-up notification on your console when your GTA+ subscription month is available to redeem. Open the Store, select your profile icon in the top left corner, and select “Offers & credits” to find and redeem this offer. Limited to one redemption per Platform Account. Grand Theft Auto VI is a single-player experience. Vice City, USA. Jason and Lucia have always known the deck is stacked against them. But when an easy score goes wrong, they find themselves on the darkest side of the sunniest place in America, in the middle of a criminal conspiracy stretching across the state of Leonida — forced to rely on each other more than ever if they want to make it out alive. This purchase includes the Ultimate Edition Upgrade with exclusive in-game bonuses for Grand Theft Auto VI, available to Jason and Lucia across their story, with new items uncovered behind each chapter. ULTIMATE EDITION UPGRADE Welcome to Leonida, the state where anything goes. Seize everything this massive world has to offer with an exclusive collection of premium vehicles, weapons, apparel, and action threaded across all aspects of Jason and Lucia’s story: – ’95 GROTTI CHEETAH: Grotti's signature mid '90s sports car, complete with a retro-futuristic livery to punctuate later-stage action. – HAWK & LITTLE MORGAN REVOLVERS: His and hers versions of this powerful revolver with classic stylings sourced from the Vercetti Estate. – PERSONALIZED WEAPON VARIANTS: Personalized sidearms with detailed engravings for Jason's Girardi ES9 pistol and Lucia's Klose K17 pistol. – VICE CITY STYLE: Whether poolside or side by side, Jason and Lucia can look the part with exclusive outfits, hairstyles, tattoos, and more. – JASON’S SAFEHOUSE VEHICLES: Switch gears and soak up the sun in an Army fatigue-tinged Dinka Enduro motorcycle or Crest Kayak. – GANADO RETRO BUILD: Inject muscle and classic stylings into Jason's well-worn Vapid Ganado low-riding pickup with exclusive mods. – SHITZU SQUALO: This pink and blue Squalo watercraft is open-ocean-ready with an explosives-laden weapons crate. – '67 VAPID DOMINATOR BUGGY & GARAGE: A Mud Club monster offering impressive off-road handling. Store it at the Paradise Garage in Watson Bay. – GOODTIME GEAR: A collection of apparel and accessories inspired by the hit TV show character, Macca the Gator. – PTT YOUNGIN$ COMPOUND: Raid this gang compound and escape safely to score special items and distinct contraband. – CLASSIC CAR COLLECTION: Track down project cars and revitalize them in this special commission from eccentric collector and local fixer, Wyman. Special Destinations Only Open for Business with the Ultimate Edition: – RIDEOUT CUSTOMS: Transform vehicles into works of art with detailed interiors, exquisite rims, and donk stylings. – SARA'S UNISEX SALON: Get signature salon styles, including facial hair for Jason and makeup and nails for Lucia. – STOCK 305: Style unique and exclusive looks for Jason and Lucia at Stockyard’s premier destination for elevated streetwear. – ELECTRIC FANG TATTOO: Choose from over 50 signature tattoos for both Jason and Lucia — all designed by the artist collective FAILE. – ONE-EYED WILLIE’S: Lake Leonida’s storied mod shop, specializing in off-road modifications and hand-painted automotive artistry. Purchase grants a license to the digital product subject to the Terms of Service (“ToS”) and Privacy Policy in game and at www.rockstargames.com/legal and www.rockstargames.com/privacy. Certain game features, content, services, or functions may require internet connection, Rockstar Games account registration (minimum age varies), single-use serial code, additional fees, or unlocking with gameplay, may not be available to all users or at all times, and may be terminated, modified, or offered under different terms in accordance with the ToS. Violation of the ToS may result in restriction or termination of access to game or online account. This game is fictional; any similarities to real-world places, people, or entities is coincidental and does not imply any third-party sponsorship or endorsement of game content. Rockstar Games does not in any way endorse or condone engaging in any conduct depicted in this game. © 1997–2026. Rockstar Games Inc. Rockstar Games, Grand Theft Auto, Grand Theft Auto VI, VI, Vice City, R*, and related logos are trademarks of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. All other marks and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

Grand Theft Auto VI

Rockstar Games

☆☆☆☆☆ 10993

★★★★★

$79.99

Pre-order

Purchase prior to 19 November 2026 23:59:59 to receive: -The Vintage Vice City Pack -One Month of GTA+ Receive a month of GTA+ with your pre-order; must be redeemed within 180 days after placing your pre-order. Subscription redemption is not available to child accounts with restrictions on age-restricted content. You will receive a pop-up notification on your console when your GTA+ subscription month is available to redeem. Open the Store, select your profile icon in the top left corner, and select “Offers & credits” to find and redeem this offer. Limited to one redemption per Platform Account. Grand Theft Auto VI is a single-player experience. Vice City, USA. Jason and Lucia have always known the deck is stacked against them. But when an easy score goes wrong, they find themselves on the darkest side of the sunniest place in America, in the middle of a criminal conspiracy stretching across the state of Leonida — forced to rely on each other more than ever if they want to make it out alive. Purchase grants a license to the digital product subject to the Terms of Service (“ToS”) and Privacy Policy in game and at www.rockstargames.com/legal and www.rockstargames.com/privacy. Certain game features, content, services, or functions may require internet connection, Rockstar Games account registration (minimum age varies), single-use serial code, additional fees, or unlocking with gameplay, may not be available to all users or at all times, and may be terminated, modified, or offered under different terms in accordance with the ToS. Violation of the ToS may result in restriction or termination of access to game or online account. This game is fictional; any similarities to real-world places, people, or entities is coincidental and does not imply any third-party sponsorship or endorsement of game content. Rockstar Games does not in any way endorse or condone engaging in any conduct depicted in this game. © 1997–2026. Rockstar Games Inc. Rockstar Games, Grand Theft Auto, Grand Theft Auto VI, VI, Vice City, R*, and related logos are trademarks of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. All other marks and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

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Summary

• Warhammer Survivors is out now on XBOX Series X|S and XBOX Game Pass.
• Experience an addictive bullet-heaven survivor set in the Warhammer 40,000 and Warhammer Age of Sigmar universes.
• Get an early edge with these top tips for facing the Gloomspite Gitz – one of the game’s enemy factions.

Big news – Warhammer Survivors is out now! 

If this is your first time hearing about Warhammer Survivors, buckle in for addictive bullet-heaven survivor gameplay set across the battlefields of the 41st Millennium and the Mortal Realms. You might know us, Auroch Digital, from our other Warhammer game, Warhammer 40,000 Boltgun. We’ve teamed up with poncle and Warhammer to create an officially licensed Warhammer Survivors. 

Following the green theme of our previous entry, we’ve prepared a primer for you to take on the fungus-festooned Gloomspite Gitz! 

Who are the Gloomspite Gitz? 

The Gloomspite Gitz are a rabble of different cave-dwelling grots that worship the ‘Bad Moon’, a deity they believe will bring about the Everdank, an era of perpetual twilight. This calamitous cohort of crazed Gitz includes several enemy types, each with their own unique attacks and movement patterns you’ll need to learn to have any chance of survival! 

Prepare for lots of Gitz… 

Moonclan Stabbas are the foot soldiers of the Gloomspite Gitz, swarming the battlefield in tremendous numbers, stabbing wildly at everything in their path. Moonclan Stabbas try to overwhelm with sheer number of bodies and sharp, pointy objects – and while they may not be the scariest, look out for the company they keep… 

…And the stampeding forces of the Squigalanche! 

Squig Hoppers are grots that have bravely decided to mount feral Squigs and have somehow survived the process. These enemies bounce across the battlefield in unpredictable movements due to the nature of their wild mounts, and their attack damage will be bolstered by any nearby Loonboss on Giant Cave Squig who – you guessed it – also moves unpredictably! 

Boinggrot Bounders, on the other hand, are veteran Squig-riders who have survived at least one battle (the life expectancy of a grot is low). For their prowess, they’ve been rewarded with lances, charging with precision toward the player.  

Stampeding at the head of this Squigalanche are the wild and gargantuan Mangler Squigs. These two boisterous balls of fury are so ravenous they’ve been chained together. The beasts rampage across the screen, pulled taut by the chain that binds them together. Watch out for both the teeth of Mangler Squig and the chain as each can damage the player. Mangler Squigs always come in pairs, but when one dies, the remaining giant Squig becomes frenzied – deadlier than ever before! 

Resilient, lumbering Troggoth allies 

If you can survive the pointy blades of the Gitz and the sharp teeth of the Squigs, then you may encounter an even greater threat… Troggoths! 

Rockgut Troggoths lumber toward the player, and while they may be slow, they’re tough and have regeneration properties, making them tricky to bring down. Our recommendation? Get yourself a pair of Maleneth’s Poisoned Daggers and whittle them down from afar. 

Should you survive all that, then we’ve got news for you: it doesn’t get better! 

Beware the Troggoth King 

Trugg the Troggoth King is the mightiest of all troggoths, a towering mass of strength with an ill temper. He carries an arcane keystone of ancient design on his back which unleashes unpredictable bursts of elemental magic… 

If you somehow manage to be strong enough to face this foe, he’ll begin the fight by swiping at you with his humungous Ironshell Club, which creates wide, telegraphed impact zones. If you’re hit, you’ll be sent flying. Trugg. You’ll also have to contend with that keystone of his, avoiding wild barrages of elemental projectiles. Getting hit by one of these stray projectiles will inflict your Survivor with negative status effects such as burning, poisoning, or bleeding. 

As an Extremis-level threat, not just anyone, or any weapon, will be able to take down the Troggoth King. You’ll have to discover what his weakness is or face certain death! 

If you want to see all of this (and more!) in action, check out the latest trailer now! 

We’ve had great fun creating the sprites and animations of the fungus-addled Gloomspite Gitz. Warhammer Survivors has been a passion project for us, and we can’t wait to get the game into your hands! 

Warhammer Survivors is out now!

Warhammer Survivors is available right now on XBOX Series X|S and available on XBOX Game Pass. 

Warhammer Survivors

Auroch Digital

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

$7.99 $7.19

Get it now

PC Game Pass

Xbox Game Pass

Warhammer Survivors is a fast-paced roguelite survivors' game, pitting a host of iconic Warhammer characters against endless hordes of enemies from multiple Warhammer factions. Developed by Auroch Digital (Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun) in partnership with Warhammer and poncle (Vampire Survivors), discover the universes of Warhammer 40,000 and Warhammer: Age of Sigmar in all its pixel glory in this new surviv-a-ton.

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Farlands combines high-stakes cargo deliveries with resource gathering, combat, and long-term progression in a sandbox combat experience. Players take on delivery orders, venture into dangerous territories to collect resources, and transport their cargo safely to its destination. But delivering cargo is more than simply traveling from point A to point B. Cargo weight, changing environmental conditions, and encounters with other players can all influence the outcome of a run.

What makes Farlands particularly unique is that all of this takes place in a persistent world that continues to evolve over time.

A World in Constant Flux: Inside Farlands’ Core Design

Farlands features a persistent server system that allows players to return to the same continuously evolving environment.

Persistent Sandbox Combat: Each server operates on a five-day cycle, with in-game time progressing continuously. Players can repeatedly return to the same server to gather resources, complete orders, and engage in combat. Their actions, including fighting enemies, contribute to changes in faction levels within the server, affecting the strength, number, and distribution of hostile forces.

An Evolving NPC Ecosystem: Within the persistent server system, the NPC ecosystem is constantly evolving. Even after players clear hostile forces from an outpost, the area won’t necessarily remain safe. Over time, enemies may return and grow stronger, and defeating these tougher opponents can reward players with rarer resources.

Dynamic Weather: Weather conditions such as heat, cold, and rain accelerate the depletion of players’ health and affect cargo transportation. Players need to monitor their condition and consider how different weather conditions affect their ability to carry cargo, carefully planning their loads and delivery objectives while keeping themselves in good condition.

Multiplayer Cooperation and Progression

Beyond its evolving environment, Farlands also brings player interactions and long-term progression into its core delivery gameplay loop.

Unpredictable Player Encounters: Farlands features global voice chat and an emote system, allowing players to communicate during combat and deliveries. Strangers may reach temporary agreements to escort valuable cargo together, only to turn against one another at a critical moment and claim the loot for themselves. With these interactions driven by player communication, every encounter carries an element of uncertainty.

Long-Term Resource Progression: Resources earned from successful deliveries can be invested in strengthening personal equipment and developing bases. By continuously gathering and investing resources, players can gradually improve their capabilities and prepare for more demanding combat encounters and delivery missions.

Before You Hit the Road

Whether you’re preparing for your first delivery or looking to improve your chances of survival, here are four tips to help you become one of the best couriers in Farlands.

1. Build Your Loadout Around Sets

Farlands features an extensive attribute system, with different pieces of equipment directly affecting character stats. We recommend combining gear from matching sets to improve your overall performance.

2. Upgrade Your Equipment, Weapon and Character

As a server progresses, the environment becomes increasingly dangerous. Players can visit NPCs at the Hub to upgrade their equipment, helping them prepare for the battles ahead.

3. Prioritize Hub Level-Up

Your base plays an important role in long-term progression. Upgrading it unlocks advanced crafting options, character skill trees, and expanded cargo storage, giving players more ways to develop their capabilities and prepare for future deliveries.

4. Acquire Vehicles and Blueprints

Beyond the basic equipment system, Farlands features more advanced progression options through vehicles and blueprints. Players can discover blueprints while scavenging, gradually expanding their options for the mid-to-late game and preparing for tougher enemies and more demanding delivery missions.

Ready for Your First Delivery?

In Farlands, every cargo run brings new risks, shifting opportunities, and decisions that can determine your success.

Prepare your equipment, strengthen your capabilities, and stay ready to adapt to the changing world around you.

FragPunk: Farlands is available now in Global Early Access. Jump into FragPunk for free on XBOX and start your next adventure!

FragPunk

Bad Guitar Studio

☆☆☆☆☆ 1717

★★★★★

Get it now

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N​ew Gameplay Experiences Arrive Nov. 5 Take on delivery orders in Farlands, explore evolving worlds, and encounter creatures, factions, and other players along the way. Complete deliveries to bring resources home, or jump into fast-paced 5v5 matches in Shard Clash, where cards reshape the rules of combat. A WHOLE NEW WAY TO PLAY FRAGPUNK Farlands is a whole new way to experience FragPunk: a multiplayer delivery-driven high-risk adventure set across ever-changing worlds. Take on orders, prepare for the road, and decide how far you're willing to go. Encounter creatures, factions, and other players, complete deliveries, and bring resources home to upgrade your gear, vehicles, and base. SURVIVE EVOLVING SHARDS The world is always changing. Weather, creatures, resources, and faction activity all shift over time. A route that was safe yesterday may be dangerous today. Explore large, living environments where every trip demands a new plan. CREATURES, RIVALS, AND HARD CHOICES Danger doesn't only come from the road. Face hostile creatures, NPC factions with their own agendas, and unpredictable encounters with other players. Choose when to avoid a threat, seize an opportunity, make contact, or fight. BUILD FOR THE NEXT JOURNEY Every successful run prepares you for the next. Upgrade your weapons and armor, unlock new base modules, and collect vehicles suited to different terrain and playstyles. Customize your build and prepare for increasingly challenging journeys. FAMILIAR LANCERS. A NEW FACE. Familiar Lancers return in Farlands with new skills built for a new kind of journey. Meet Courier, a brand-new Lancer with unique abilities and a new story to uncover in the Shardverse FAST-PACED 5V5 CARD COMBAT Alongside Farlands, Shard Clash offers a fast-paced 5v5 tactical shooter experience where cards break the rules of combat. Build your strategy around game-changing card effects, adapt to every round, and outplay the opposing team.

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