Early access releases are the talk of the town as two behemoths of highly anticipated titles are offered at least partially, while a long-awaited Telltale game is finally given some relieving news. Today, The Best War Games’s weekly recap takes a look at some of the most notable headlines from the past week.

Mortal Kombat 1 launches its newest DLC character to anyone who’s opted for them in early access, and Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 is revealed after a bit of a tease from the developer. All that and more in this week’s roundup of games industry news.

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No Rest for the Wicked’s Lack of Classes May Be What Sets It Apart Most

Moon Studios' No Rest for the Wicked has the trappings of many action-RPGs before it but subverts classes in a brilliant yet subtle way.

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Mortal Kombat 1 Launches Ermac in Early Access

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Mortal Kombat 1’s latest DLC kombatant, Ermac, has been released for early access players and already looks incredibly strong with a ton of pressure potential while paired with Janet Cage as a Kameo.

No Rest for the Wicked Releases in Early Access

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Following six years of development at Ori’s Moon Studios, No Rest for the Wicked has been released in early access. The precision action-RPG has a roadmap of content to expect in early access, and while performance issues are already being fixed it’ll be interesting to see how it shapes up in the coming months.

Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Announced

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Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 was announced and is already scheduled for a release this year.

The Wolf Among Us 2 is Given a Development Update

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Telltale’s The Wolf Among Us 2 has been tight-lipped for quite some time. Thankfully, it seems more is ready to be shared as a development update and new screenshots emerge.

Hades 2’s Closed Early Access Technical Test Drops

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A big week for early access releases, Hades 2 has suddenly dropped its closed technical test, revealing more of the same Hades goodness fans remember.

Features

Marvel’s Spider-Man 3 is somewhere on the horizon amid Insomniac’s other plans and while its original story has been captivating thus far, leaning into one comic book storyline could serve the studio well concerning how it likes to depict its slate of playable characters.

Movies & TV

Amazon’s Fallout series features distinct leads that propel certain narratives forward and have already become beloved additions to the game’s extended lore.

Guides

Helldivers 2’s new defense campaigns have been an overnight success with a ton of popularity since they debuted. Promoting teamwork at a pace that is as refreshing as it is tense, there’s a couple of crucial strategies players need to employ to ensure a successful outcome.

The Best War Games Exclusives

The Last Case of Benedict Fox wasn’t received incredibly well when it first launched as a 2D Metroidvania with Lovecraftian visuals, and its Definitive Edition doesn’t move the needle enough to overlook clunky puzzle UI or unresponsive and repetitive combat.

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April 18, 2024
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From Moon Studios, the award-winning developers of Ori and the Blind Forest and Ori and the Will of the Wisps comes No Rest for the Wicked, a visceral, precision Action RPG set to reinvent the genre.

The year is 841 – King Harol is dead. As word of his death echoes throughout the kingdom, the crown passes to his arrogant, yet untested son Magnus.

Even worse, the Pestilence, an unholy plague not seen for a thousand years, has returned. It sweeps across the land, corrupting everything and everyone it touches. Madrigal Seline, a ruthlessly ambitious figure in the church, sees the Pestilence as a chance to prove herself in the eyes of her god.

These forces converge on the backwater Isola Sacra, where rebel groups and the provincial government fight for control amid the isle’s crumbling ruins.

You are a Cerim – a member of a group of mystical holy warriors imbued with remarkable powers and sworn to defeat the Pestilence at any cost. But the task will prove increasingly challenging as you become entangled in the people’s plight and the vast political struggle of this downtrodden land. Chaos will pull you in every direction as you seek to cleanse the land of wickedness and shape the kingdom’s fate.

Developer(s)
Moon Studios
Publisher(s)
Private Division
Number of Players
1-4
Genre(s)
Action RPG