Summary

  • Sea of Stars introduces a new 3-player co-op mode, adding a fresh dynamic to its turn-based combat system for players to enjoy together.
  • Summer Game Fest is set to return on June 7, promising exciting announcements and reveals to kick off the gaming industry's summer season.
  • Star Wars Battlefront Classic Collection faces technical issues post-launch, as fans eagerly await fixes to server problems and other gameplay bugs.

Sea of Stars is unveiling a three-player co-op mode, Summer Game Fest returns this summer, and Aspyr’s Star Wars Battlefront Classic Collection is having a brutal time getting up on its feet. Today, The Best War Games’s weekly recap takes a look at some of the most notable headlines from the past week.

A lot more Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown content is coming soon, MultiVersus is finally ready for its comeback bout, and the community’s battle for democracy continues in Helldivers 2. All that and more in this week’s roundup of games industry news.

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Sea of Stars Getting 3-Player Co-op

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Sea of Stars is receiving a three-player co-op mode called Single Player+. This mode incorporates Sea of Stars’ timing-based turn-based combat and allows players to journey together.

Summer Game Fest 2024 Date Announced

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Geoff Keighley’s perennial Summer Game Fest is returning this summer. The live event’s kick-off is now scheduled for June 7.

Star Wars Battlefront Classic Collection Off to a Bad Launch

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Aspyr has commented on Star Wars Battlefront Classic Collection’s woes following its critical lambasting. Since launch, the Classic Collection has dealt with horrible server issues and an abundance of other technical issues.

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown DLC Roadmap Revealed

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Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown made a name for itself as a reinvention of the IP as well as a wonderful 2.5D Metroidvania. Now, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown has announced a full DLC roadmap of content for players to anticipate.

MultiVersus’ New Release Date and Big Changes Announced

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After a lengthy shutdown hiatus, MultiVersus is poised to make its comeback. When it returns, it will be fashioned with a new game engine and a brand-new PvE game mode among other huge changes.

Features

Stray was a fascinating little indie game with an adorable protagonist, but if a sequel or spin-off isn’t capitalized on soon it could slip into obscurity and the niche of its cute gimmick could be fleeting.

Movies & TV

The Sims works as an immersive life simulation franchise with nearly endless possibilities and creativity, but translating that formula to a live-action adaptation might have odd challenges.

Guides

Helldivers 2 has several unique mission objectives spread among Automaton and Terminid planets, and the kinds of objectives players have will differ based on which planet they land on.

The Best War Games Exclusives

This month’s The Best War Games Advance covers Alone in the Dark with interviews that shed light on the survival horror game’s modern reimagining.

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New MultiVersus Update Has Fans Wanting to Save the Game
MultiVersus
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May 28, 2024
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WHERE TO PLAY

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CHARACTERS: Choose from Bugs Bunny, Batman, Arya Stark, Rick Sanchez, and many more. In MultiVersus, every star brings their unique moves, worlds and attitudes to fight. And as the roster expands, so does the spectacle — with new personalities and play styles turning up the heat in every battle.   

MAPS: Our maps turn legendary realms like the  Batman’s Bat Cave, Jake and Finn’s Treefort, Game of Thrones’ Throne Room into epic battle grounds. And the best part? We’re adding new maps regularly, so the party never stops!

MODES: Whether you’re seeking the intensity of 1v1, the frenzy of a 4-player mayhem, or team up for strategic 2v2 battles, we’ve got you covered. Plus, introducing an all new PvE mode, a thrilling realm of limitless combat possibilities designed for solo or co-op play.

CROSS-PLATFORM: MultiVersus has full cross-play and cross-progression support across all platforms.

ESRB
T For Teen // Fantasy Violence, Language
Developer(s)
Player First Games
Publisher(s)
Warner Bros. Games
Engine
Unreal Engine 5
Genre(s)
Fighting