Assassin’s Creed Shadows released last week and had an impressive first weekend as over two million players flocked to the game across PC, PlayStation and Xbox. Ubisoft confirmed Saturday that the action-RPG had surpassed the launches of AC Origins and Odyssey. While the company has not made initial sales figures public yet, two separate reports have claimed that Assassin’s Creed Shadows is the series’ second biggest launch ever, behind only 2020’s Assassin’s Creed Valhalla.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Becomes Series’ Second Biggest Launch
The latest Assassin’s Creed game is said to have generated the second-highest day-one sales revenue for the franchise. The information comes from two separate reports from VGC and IGN that cite Ubisoft sources and an internal email discussing the game’s sales performance. Shadows’ launch-day sales performance is second only to Valhalla in the series, which remains the highest-selling Assassin’s Creed game of all time.
It’s also worth noting that Assassin’s Creed Valhalla arrived at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic when countries across the world had implemented lockdown rules, resulting in more people staying at home and playing video games. The game’s sales also benefitted from a cross-gen release on consoles.
Ubisoft, too, recognises as much; As per IGN’s report, the company considers Valhalla’s exceptional sales performance a result of favourable conditions, and as such, intends to compare Shadows to the launches of AC Origins and Odyssey.
“Valhalla launched under extraordinary conditions — in the middle of a global pandemic, with widespread lockdowns and brand-new console hardware,” the report said, quoting Ubisoft’s internal communications. “It was a perfect storm we may never see again. That’s why it’s more meaningful to compare Shadows to entries like Origins, Odyssey, and Mirage — games released in more typical cycles. And in that frame, Shadows is already setting a new bar as illustrated above.”
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Further, the company’s sales data, as reported by both publications, also claims that Assassin’s Creed Shadows is Ubisoft’s best day-one launch on the PlayStation Store. The game has found a sizable player base on PC, as well, especially due to its day-one launch on Steam. According to Ubisoft, 27 percent of the game’s total “activations” came on PC, with Steam playing a “significant role.”
Ubisoft, however, has not yet shared sales figures for Shadows, even though it has cited strong player engagement in its communications, both internal and public. The company said over the weekend that the game had crossed over two million players. This number, however, includes Ubisoft+ members who were able to access the game without buying a copy.
According to SteamDB charts, the Japan-set action-RPG has seen an all-time peak concurrent player count of 64,825 at the time of writing, a number that could rise in the coming days. The sales performance of Assassin’s Creed Shadows should become clearer in time, especially when Ubisoft reports its quarterly financial results.
The French company has been banking on the game to deliver a hit after back-to-back disappointments with the launches of Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora and Star Wars Outlaws. Ubisoft’s stock price has taken a beating over the past year, falling 40 percent in 2024 and pushing the company’s founding Guillemot family to explore talks with Tencent and other investors over a buyout deal.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows released on March 20 after a being delayed twice from its original release date of November 15, 2024. Ubisoft said it utilised the additional development time to further polish the game and incorporate player feedback.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle’s release date on the PS5 will reportedly be announced on Monday. The action-adventure title from Bethesda launched on PC and Xbox Series S/X in December 2024, with a PS5 launch slated for 2025. While Microsoft and Bethesda have not confirmed the release date for the PS5 versions of the game, an industry insider has said an announcement is likely on March 24.
Indiana Jones PS5 Announcement Soon
The information comes from billbil-kun, a reliable leaker with a track record for accurate games industry scoops. According to them, Bethesda will make an announcement on Indiana Jones and the Great Circle’s PS5 release date on March 24.
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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle on PS5 will be announced on March 24th
The leaker also posted box arts for the Standard and Premium editions of the game on X, along with details on pre-order bonuses. As per marketing images shared by billbil-kun, pre-purchasing the Standard Edition will grant players The Last Crusade pack, which includes a Travelling Suit outfit and the Lion Tamer whip. Pre-ordering the Premium Edition, on the other hand, will get players two days of early access, The Order of Giants story DLC, The Last Crusade pack, Temple of Doom outfit and a digital art book.
The leaker’s claim was strengthened by publisher Bethesda; the studio teased an upcoming announcement for Indiana Jones on X Sunday, posting a photo of Troy Baker, who plays Indy in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, along with text that reads, “keep eyes here tomorrow.”
Earlier this month, billbil-kun had claimed that Indiana Jones and the Great Circle would be released on PS5 on April 17, with Premium Edition early access starting April 15. The leaker had also said pre-orders would begin around March 25, with PS5 pricing matching the Xbox Series S/X version of the game.
Indiana Jones’ PS5 launch is likely bring a host of new players to the game. In January, Microsoft confirmed at its second quarter earnings call for FY 2025 that the action-adventure title had reached over four million players. The figure, however, includes players who accessed the title on Game Pass.
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Netflix announced Spirit Crossing, its first Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO) co-op game, at 2025 Game Developers Conference Thursday. Developed by in-house studio Spry Fox, Spirit Crossing is a cozy life sim where players work together to gather resources and build their village. It will arrive on Netflix’s game subscription service later this year. The streaming giant also announced two other titles for Netflix Games, one of which — The Electric State: Kids Cosmo — is now available on the service.
Spirit Crossing Coming in 2025
Spirit Crossing is Netflix’s first foray into MMO co-op territory and the “biggest title to date” from Spry Fox, the streamer said in a press release.
“Prepare to adventure into a joyful world with Spirit Crossing, a massively cooperative life sim designed to encourage friendship and make the world feel a little less lonely,” the press release described the title.
According to Netflix, players will be able to journey through an “ever-changing landscape”, build and decorate their village with friends, meet new players and explore the world by gliding, climbing, building and trampolining.
An accompanying announcement trailer for Spirit Crossing showed the game’s striking art style, the rich game world, gliding and other activities.
Players can right now sign up for a closed alpha playtest for the game at playspiritcrossing.com. The game will be released on Android and iOS devices sometime later this year.
Netflix also announced The Electric State: Kid Cosmo, a tie-in with its latest original film, The Electric State. The game is an 80s-inspired puzzle adventure game that takes place before the events of the movie and tells the story of siblings Chris and Michelle. The Electric State: Kid Cosmo is available now on Netflix Games.
Finally, the company announced Steel Paws, which features an original world created by Japanese game developer Yu Suzuki, who has created iconic video game franchises like Shenmue, Virtua Fighter and Out Run. The game tasks players with a mission to take over a mysterious tower that reappears every century with the help of Buddy Robots. Steel Paws is coming to Netflix on March 25.
Sony is celebrating 20th anniversary of God of War, one of PlayStation’s biggest franchises, on March 22. The company has announced new in-game content for God of War Ragnarök, 20th anniversary merchandise, an art exhibition and more to mark the occasion. As part of the celebration, the PlayStation parent is releasing the Dark Odyssey Collection for the latest game in the series that includes character and weapon skins, armour sets and more.
God of War Ragnarök Update
The free Dark Odyssey Collection update for God of War Ragnarök will be rolled out on PS5 and PC later this week on March 20, Sony announced on the PlayStation Blog on Friday. The collection will bring the black and gold skin for Kratos seen on God of War 2. In addition to the special appearance, the character will also get a Dark Odyssey armour set, including breastplate, bracers and belt.
The collection also includes Dark Odyssey-themed armour for companion characters Atreus and Freya. In addition to player skin and armour sets, the update comes with Dark Odyssey weapon appearances and attachments for the three weapons in the game — the Leviathan Axe, the Blades of Chaos and the Draupnir Spear.
Kratos’ shields get new appearances, too, in addition to a new Dark Odyssey-themed Rond attachment. The update will also add the ability to edit appearances of weapon and shield attachments.
Aside from the God of War Ragnarok update coming later this week, PlayStation has already released a God of War 20th anniversary fan kit that includes banners, icons, desktop and mobile wallpapers. On March 20, Sony will also add anniversary-themed items to the Steam Points Shop for PC players, while PS5 players will get a free 20th anniversary-themed PlayStation Network Avatar.
Sony has also planned a 20th anniversary art exhibition in Los Angeles, US, new merchandise, two-volume retrospective book that covers the history of the series, art prints, limited edition vinyl set and more.
Finally, PS Plus Extra and Deluxe/Premium tier members can access both God of War (2018) and God of War Ragnarök on the Game Catalog, while Premium subscribers get access to God of War III Remastered via the Classics Catalog.
For PC users, God of War and its sequel, God of War Ragnarök, are on sale on Steam and Epic Games Store until March 20.
Apple is adding six games to its Apple Arcade game subscriptions service in April, including new Katamari and Space Invaders titles. In addition to the two new games, relaxing puzzle title puffies, management sim RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic+, board game The Game of Life 2+ and puzzle title Sesame Street Mecha Builders+ will join Apple Arcade next month. Existing Arcade games NBA 2K25 Arcade Edition, PGA Tour Pro Golf and Skate City: New York will receive content updates in March, Apple announced.
All games will join Apple Arcade on April 3, the company announced in a Newsroom post Tuesday. NBA 2K25 Arcade Edition and PGA Tour Pro Golf will be updated on March 13, while Skate City: New York will receive new content on March 27. The games will be playable across iPhone, iPad, Mac and supported Apple devices.
Katamari Damacy Rolling LIVE
A brand-new Katamari game, the first in eight years, is coming exclusively to Apple Arcade on April 3. Developed by Bandai Namco, the action title tasks players with rolling around their Katamari, an adhesive ball, and collecting different objects. “Roll, stick and grow,” the game’s description on the App Store reads. As players keep rolling and expanding their Katamari with objects strewn across the world, they attract an in-game audience and unlock new stages.
Katamari Damacy Rolling LIVE is developed by Bandai Namco Photo Credit: Bandai Namco/ Apple
Space Invaders Infinity Gene Evolve
The new Space Invaders game, developed by Taito Corporation, evolves in gameplay style and visual presentation as players progress through levels. Space Invaders Infinity Gene Evolve transforms from retro graphics to 3D shooter and allows players to switch between two styles of play — classic shooting or bullet hell, providing two different ways to play each level. The game comes with 36 main stages, 30 extra stages and 100 stages in the Challenge mode that change each time and thus offer replayability.
puffies
A relaxing puzzle game, puffies combines the familiar objective of jigsaw puzzles with nostalgic puffy stickers. The game features hand-designed stickers spread across various levels that players can collect by solving jigsaw puzzles. Puffies comes with a ranked leaderboard, daily challenges and more.
RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic+
The ad-free version of RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic combines two beloved games from the series — RollerCoaster Tycoon and RollerCoaster Tycoon 2. The construction and management sim lets players set up and run their own amusement parks and adorn them with the thrilling roller coasters. The plus version comes enhanced for Apple devices and includes three expansion packs — Wacky Worlds, Time Twister, and Toolkit
RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic combines RollerCoaster Tycoon 1 and 2 Photo Credit: Atari/ Apple
The Game of Life 2+
Marmalade Game Studio’s The Game of Life 2 is a sequel to the iconic board game, bringing tons of player choices, exclusive jobs, and an Apple Arcade exclusive outfit. In The Game of Life 2, players can choose to follow their dreams, adopt a pet, marry and have kids, or take the path they want to take.
Sesame Street Mecha Builders+
StoryToys’ Sesame Street Mecha Builders+ is an educational puzzle game that features activities based around science, math, engineering and more for children aged 2-6. It features beloved Sesame Street characters like Elmo and Cookie Monster and creative puzzles designed around learning.
All games joining Apple Arcade will be available to subscribers at no additional cost. Apple’s game subscription service houses over 200 titles and costs Rs. 99 a month in India. Apple Arcade is also available as part of the Apple One subscription.
Sony announced a beta testing program for PS5 and PC games and other PlayStation experiences on Tuesday. The initiative, dubbed Beta Program at PlayStation, will be a centralised platform for users to register for beta experiences across future PlayStation games, PS5 features, PlayStation app features and more. Registrations for the program are now live, and players can sign up to register their interest in any upcoming PlayStation betas.
Sony Launches New Beta Program
The Beta Program at PlayStation, revealed on the PlayStation Blog Tuesday, will offer a consolidated way for users to express their interest in various future beta experiences. While Sony has held individual beta tests for games and experiences on its platform in the past, the new program will bring a unified hub for beta testers. Users will only be required to register to the program once to receive beta access for games, console features and more.
“The Beta Program at PlayStation will create an easy, centralized place for you to register your interest in a range of future PlayStation betas,” the announcement said. “A single registration for Beta Program at PlayStation will allow you to express interest in gaining beta access to test participating games for the PS5 console and PC, new PS5 console features, PlayStation App features, and even user experience features on PlayStation.com.”
Once players sign up to the program, they can choose to participate in a specific beta if they receive an invitation. To register for the new beta program, players must have a valid PlayStation Network (PSN) account, live in a supported region and meet region-specific age requirements.
The Beta Program at PlayStation kicked off Tuesday and is free to join for eligible users. Interested players can sign up at playstation.com/beta-program-at-playstation/. It’s worth noting that just signing up for beta testing doesn’t guarantee an invite for a specific beta because of the sheer volume of players.
For details of the latest launches and news from Samsung, Xiaomi, Realme, OnePlus, Oppo and other companies at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, visit our MWC 2025 hub.
The successor to the Nintendo Switch will be revealed this week, an industry insider has claimed. Rumours and leaks about the Nintendo Switch 2 have intensified ahead of launch, with several sources claiming an official announcement on the hybrid console could be right around the corner. Nintendo is said to be ready to unveil the Switch 2 as soon as January 16.
Nintendo Switch 2 Reveal Imminent
The information comes from tipster Nate the Hate, known for industry scoops and accurate predictions about launches. In the latest edition of his podcast Monday, he claimed he had been told the Nintendo Switch 2 would be revealed on Thursday, January 16.
He also shared a few details about the possible reveal event, claiming he had partial knowledge of what one could expect from Nintendo. “What I’ve heard is that the reveal itself is going to focus almost exclusively on the console itself,” the tipster said. “There is not going to be any presence of games.”
Nate the Hate’s claims were backed by other publications, as well. The Verge’s Tom Warren said on X Monday that the Switch 2 would be revealed this week. A Eurogamer report, too, claimed that industry sources had pointed to a January 16 reveal for Nintendo’s next console.
Nintendo Switch 2 Leaks
The string of leaks — many of which have shed light on the expected design of the Switch 2, while some have shared its specifications and capabilities — in recent weeks suggest that Nintendo might be close to finally taking the covers off the successor to the phenomenally successful Switch.
In fact, at CES last week, Genki, a third-party peripheral maker, presented a mockup of the Nintendo Switch 2. Nintendo, meanwhile, has remained tightlipped amid the leaks, and has even sought to clamp down on them. In a statement to CNET last week, the company said the Genki mockup of the Switch 2 shown at CES was “unofficial” and was not provided to the seller by Nintendo.
On its part, Nintendo has only confirmed two things: first, that the successor to the Nintendo Switch will be announced before the end of March 2025; and second, the console will be backwards compatible with Nintendo Switch games.
Over the past few months, however, Switch 2 leaks have pointed towards design and hardware upgrades — magnetic Joy Cons with hall-effect joysticks, a more powerful dock, larger display and more. A report last month claimed the Switch 2 would be launched on March 28.
A patent filed by Nintendo in the United States in July 2023 suggests the company has been working on an image upscaling technology, similar to Nvidia’s DLSS. The US patent, published Tuesday, details a computer technology for “converting images through the use of trained neural network,” where a source image is enhanced with contextual data. Nintendo’s patent suggests the successor to the Nintendo Switch could come with AI upscaling technology, resulting in better image quality in games. The Nintendo Switch 2 has previously been rumoured to support a DLSS-style upscaling feature.
Nintendo Patent for AI Upscaling Feature
The patent, as spotted by VGC, says the technology will utilise machine learning techniques to up-convert images from one resolution to a higher resolution.
“A source image is divided into blocks and context data is added to each pixel block. The context blocks are split into channels and each channel from the same context block is added to the same activation matrix. The action matrix is then executed against a trained neural network to produce a changed activation matrix. The changed activation matrix is then used to generate a converted image,” the abstract of the patent reads.
Nvidia’s DLSS (deep learning super sampling) utilises AI upscaling technology to improve image quality in video games, producing better image resolution and higher framerates. Most modern PC games support upscaling techniques like Nvidia’s DLSS, AMD’s FSR and Intel’s XeSS for better performance on older hardware.
AI upscaling technology is also making its way to gaming consoles. The recently launched PlayStation 5 Pro comes with PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR), Sony’s new AI upscaling feature that uses machine learning-based technology to add more detail to the image.
The timing of the patent suggests Nintendo could be readying its own AI upscaling feature for the Nintendo Switch 2, set to launch this year. Previous reports, too, have claimed that the Switch 2 will utilise a DLSS-style technology to improve performance.
The Nintendo Switch 2 will launch before the end of March, Nintendo has said. The company has also confirmed the hybrid console will be backwards compatible with Switch games. A recent report claimed the Switch 2 would launch on March 28.
This year was supposed to be a slow year for games, a gap year for major releases before 2025 brought out the big guns. But in hindsight, 2024 has been a bountiful year for video games, with some standout titles on all platforms. From Helldivers 2 and Palworld becoming multiplayer phenomenons, to Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree and Black Myth: Wukong lighting up the action-RPG category, past 12 months have seen excellent launches across genres.
It’s been a great year for indie games, too. Balatro, a poker-inspired roguelike deckbuilder developer by a single person, was nominated for Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2024. There were some excellent remakes of older games, as well. Silent Hill 2 and Persona 3 Reload brought back classic games in a contemporary package. There were many great games this year, and since 2024 is winding down, it’s time to pick our favourites.
It’s also worth noting that there were several acclaimed titles that we didn’t get to play this year and are hence not part of this list. These include games like Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Metaphor: ReFantazio and more. Our list consists of our favourite picks from the games we did play in 2024. So here are our best video games of 2024 across all platforms (in alphabetical order):
Astro Bot
Sony didn’t have any major first-party launches this year, but a few surprise exclusives helped tide the PlayStation parent over during the period. The best of them all came from the most unexpected place. Team Asobi’s Astro Bot, a sequel to free-to-play PS5 title Astro’s Playroom, arrived like a splash of colour on a dull page. The Nintendo-style family-friendly 3D platformer stands distinct from other PlayStation exclusives in both the way it looks and plays. You play as Astro, the cute robot mascot for PlayStation, faring across the galaxy with his bot buddies, before Nebulax intercepts your PS5-shaped spaceship. The ship crash lands on a strange planet and the bots are scattered and lost across several galaxies.
You’re then tasked with collecting all your friends and repairing your ship by finding the missing parts, as you explore over 80 vibrant levels across multiple galaxies. There’s easter eggs to be found, special VIP bots to be collected and hidden planets to be discovered. Astro Bot is brimming with PlayStation memorabilia, essentially acting as a museum for the brand and its journey through the ages.
Aside from being a fun collectathon, Astro Bot features colouful levels, each with a distinct theme and flavour. There is a planet made out of confections, another that’s designed as a construction site, and one that’s a tropical beach paradise. Moving around in these levels using Astro’s modest move set is fun and responsive, especially with the excellent haptic feedback on the DualSense controller. The gameplay doesn’t feature the depth of some of the other games on this list, but a wide variety of inventive abilities adds freshness to each planet.
With its candy-coloured visuals, creative level design and fun-focussed gameplay, Astro Bot stood out in a year full of excellent action-adventure games, winning four trophies at The Game Awards 2024, including Game of the Year.
Developed by one person, Billy Blasso, Animal Well is an atmospheric Metroidvania platformer that emphasises exploration. There are no tutorials or hints that guide the player through the expanding maze and there is no combat. Players are instead encouraged to be curious and engage with the game’s challenges creatively.
Animal Well puts the spotlight on its puzzles as each section of the map requires inventive thinking to progress through. The labyrinthine levels are full of eerie animals that sometimes help the player and other times stand in their way. The game can be disorienting at first, with multiple branching paths and no clear way through. Early sections of the game can feel like you are stumbling around in the dark with arms outstretched, trying to feel your way through. But then your eyes get accustomed to the darkness, and you begin to see the path forward.
While you can stick to the golden path in your playthrough and rush through the main objectives, inquisitive players will find hidden areas and increasingly complex puzzles. Gear items found during the playthrough also become key to unlocking the maze. And beyond its rewarding platforming and puzzle solving, Animal Well’s dreamlike visuals and pixel art style bring a surreal, immersive experience that you couldn’t find in any other game released in 2024.
Animal Well’s intricate maze is full of animals and spirits Photo Credit: Shared Memory
Balatro
At this point, there’s little to be said about Balatro that hasn’t already been said. The indie roguelike deckbuilder, also developed by a single person who goes by the psuedonym LocalThunk, became the year’s breakout hit on every platform. The game has sold over 3.5 million copies and it’s easy to see why. Balatro is deceptively simple, increasingly complex and ridiculously addictive. The goal of the game is to play the best poker hands to defeat blinds — Small, Big and Boss blinds, that escalate difficulty by introducing new challenges.
Each blind includes several rounds of playing your hands until you run out of them or hit the target score. You also get access to special cards that come with buffs to tilt the round in your favour by twisting the rules. As the name would suggest, Joker cards are all-important in Balatro. They come with unique effects that alter rules and consequently can help you hit the score.
Balatro received five nominations at The Game Awards 2024, including Game of the Year. It ended up winning Best Independent Game, Best Debut Indie Game, and Best Mobile Game categories. It’s available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch and mobile platforms, and via Apple Arcade subscription. But be warned, downloading Balatro on your phone comes with a risk of getting addicted to its loop.
Balatro is available on PC, Mac, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch and mobile platforms Photo Credit: LocalThunk
Helldivers 2
Who knew shooting some bugs with your friends could be this fun? Helldivers 2 arrived in a saturated multiplayer market, with new live service games struggling to hold on to players. But with its frenetic PvE action, its distinct humour, and excellent visuals, Helldivers 2 has managed to stand out in a field full of imitations and iterations. In Arrowhead Games’ third-person shooter, you’re recruited as mindless soldier for the fascistic government of Super Earth and thrown into an endless war against Terminids and Automatons. Your aim as a foot soldier for the empire is to listen to orders, kill the targets, and die in service of Super Earth. But instead of playing the militaristic intent and jingoism straight, the game is dripping with biting satire, paying homage to Starship Troopers. Helldivers 2 is constantly making fun of its own premise, bringing a sense of comedic self-awareness that lends itself to the exaggerated objectives.
There’s no PvP element to Helldivers 2, and so its PvE battleground lends itself perfectly to collaborative and rallying online matches, even if you’re playing with strangers. The action itself is quite epic. You land on overrun outposts on far-flung planets to find them crawling with giant bugs. While you take out the scurrying insects and blow up their nests, you also must complete a set of objectives to gain maximum rewards before you fly out.
To aid your extermination efforts, you get some of the most explosive weapons you’ll see in video games. While your start out with standard assault weapons and can call in special weaponry later through your stratagems, your biggest arsenal are the orbital strikes. These strikes are capable of levelling everything that’s in front you in over-the-top fashion and serve as blockbuster moments in fast-paced matches.
Prince of Persia is a beloved and storied franchise that had been dormant for a while before Ubisoft Montpellier, makers of the excellent Rayman games, decided to give the series a new direction. The Lost Crown reinvents Prince of Persia as a Metroidvania action-platformer with intense boss fights, intricate level design and tons of puzzles. In The Lost Crown, you play as Sargon, a member of The Immortals, tasked with rescuing the prince, who has been kidnapped and taken to Mount Qaf.
The mountain becomes the maze where the game’s branching levels rest. As you explore different parts of Mount Qaf, you meet its residents and villains, you discover its hidden secrets and find buried treasures. Along your way, you take on threats in the form of your environment and the enemies that stand in your path. Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown features some of the hardest platforming sections in a game this year that demand precision and patience from players.
And its dynamic combat, that emphasises parrying incoming strikes and hitting back during the right window, keeps escalating the difficulty on a steady curve. The Lost Crown, thus, feels challenging, but never unfair. There are some sections that could end up grinding you down, but the developers ensured these areas remain optional. There have been a few excellent Metroidvanias in the past few years and The Lost Crown borrows bright ideas from each of them but ultimately presents an adventure that remains distinctly Prince of Persia.
We’ve talked about platformers, deckbuilders, action titles and shooters. Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II is an action-adventure game, but it’s also uncompromisingly focussed on a cinematic vision. The game can only be played in a wide-screen aspect ratio, it features beautiful, near photo-realistic visuals and it is powered by a central performance that can rival some of the best ones in films this year.
As a video game, Senua’s Saga isn’t offering a lot; It can be finished in about six hours and its gameplay systems are purposely shallow. But the game packs an unsparing amount of detail and care into its narrative and visual presentation, resulting in an immersive experience like no other in the medium in 2024. From its binaural audio that attempts to capture Senua’s psychosis in an authentic way to its industry leading facial animations, Senua’s Saga is a technical powerhouse.
The game utilises Unreal Engine 5 to present natural landscapes that are evocative. Walking through desolate and jagged hills and Norse ruins helps sell a sense of isolation, reflecting Senua’s state. And her determined march forward is reflected in the game’s strictly linear levels. There are action-adventure titles that tell an affecting story while bringing a deeper gameplay experience, where players get to define their time with the game in their own ways. But Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II aims to create a singular experience that obsessively adheres to the developer’s intensions. And that is an admirable approach in a medium that’s ever ready to bend to the will of the player.
Roblox’s Arm Wrestle Simulator has gained significant popularity since its release. In the game, players work to build strength and become powerful enough to compete in arm wrestling challenges. With the help of various Arm Wrestle Simulator codes, players can unlock boosts, improve their stats, and receive exclusive in-game rewards. These codes provide a significant advantage to anyone looking to level up and succeed in this competitive game. Below, you’ll find the latest active codes for December 2024 and a guide on how to redeem them and play the game!
All Arm Wrestle Simulator Codes
Check out the full list of active Arm Wrestle simulator codes available for this month:
rocket – 5% Stat Boost and 2 hours of 2x Wins
shiny – 3x Stat Boost for 24 Hours
noob – 1 Spin
cavefortune – 3x Stat Boost for 8 Hours + 25 Miner’s Crystals
merryxmas – 5% Stat Boost, all potions x10, and 1,500 Candy Coins
enchant – 3 Rebirths
Hacker – 3x Stat Boost for 24 Hours
500MILLION – 5 hours of 2x Wins
sharkattack – 3x Stat Boost for 8 Hours
billion – 3x Stat Boost for 72 Hours
christmas – 3x Stat Boost for 72 Hours
spooky – 3x Stat Boost for 24 Hours + 3,500 Candy
polar – 3x Stat Boost for 24 Hours
clans – 3x Stat Boost for 24 Hours
slimeonallpets – 3x Stat Boost for 2 Hours (SECRET CODE)
soon – 3x Stat Boost for 24 Hours
vacation – 3x Stat Boost for 5 Hours
ghosthunting – 3x Stat Boost for 24 Hours + 1 Halloween Card
ITSHULKTIME – +15% on all strengths
jazzclub – 3x Stat Boost for 12 Hours
1million – 10% Stat Boost, 48 hours of 3x Wins, 2 Banana Seeds, and 2 Apple Seeds
Leagues – Win Boost
heavenly – 3x Stat Boost for 24 Hours
tradeplazasoon – 3x Stat Boost for 4 Hours
wizard – 3x Stat Boost for 24 Hours + 35 Wizard Gems
wasteland – 3x Stat Boost for 24 Hours
royalty – 3x Stat Boost for 24 Hours
atlantis – 3x Stat Boost for 8 Hours
performance – 3x Stat Boost for 24 Hours
rework – 3x Stat Boost for 24 Hours
paradise – 3x Stat Boost for 24 Hours + 1 Gold
candy – 20K Candy
bigupdatesoon – 10% Stat Boost
magicworld – 3x Stat Boost for 6 Hours
SEASON4 – +500 Season Pass XP + HIDDEN SURPRISE
hauntedmanor – 3x Stat Boost for 24 Hours + 3,500 Candy
LIKES – 5 hours of 2x Wins and 2x Luck
pinksandcastle – 1 Spin
ghosthunting – 3x Stat Boost for 24 Hours + 1 Halloween Card
flames – 3x Stat Boost for 4 Hours
200m – +5% to Stats
secrect – Sand Egg
soon – 3x Stat Boost for 24 Hours
axel – 50 Wins
supermembership – 3x Stat Boost for 6 Hours
wednesday – Stat Boost and 2x Wins for 5 hours
LIKES – 5 hours of 2x Wins and 2x Luck
hatching – 3x Stat Boost for 24 Hours
fixd – +5% to Stats
billion – 3x Stat Boost for 72 hours
Expired Arm Wrestle Simulator Codes
jazzclub – 50 Wins
Knighty – 1 Spin
onthehunt – 3x Stat Boost for 4 Hours
quality – 3x Stat Boost for 2 Hours
doubletrouble – 3x Stat Boost for 9 Hours
eastereventstays – 3x Stat Boost for 12 Hours
itschocotime – 3x Stat Boost for 4 Hours
casting – 3x Stat Boost for 6 Hours
nextweek – 3x Stat Boost for 8 Hours
doitagain – +50% Candy Boost
flames – +50% Candy Boost
merryxmas – +50% Candy Boost
XMASUPDATESOON – +50% Candy Boost
CANDY – 25 Cauldron Eggs
FORGIVEUS – 25 Cauldron Eggs
SCARY – +50% Candy Boost
Greek – +50% Candy Boost
SORRYAGAIN – +50% Candy Boost
BOOST – Gets you a general boost
release – Gets you a boost
noobs – Gets you 1 Spin
How to Redeem Arm Wrestle Simulator Codes
Redeeming codes in the Arm Wrestle Simulator is straightforward, even for newcomers. To redeem codes, follow these simple steps:
First, open Roblox and start the Arm Wrestle Simulator game.
On the game’s main screen, look for the “Store” icon, usually on the screen’s left side above the “Pets” button.
In the “Store” section, you’ll find a button labelled “Codes.” Click on this to open the code entry screen.
Type one of the active codes from the list provided and click the “Verify” button.
If the code is valid, you’ll instantly receive your rewards.
It’s important to note that these codes are typically valid for a limited time, so they should be used as soon as possible.
How to Play Arm Wrestle Simulator
In the Arm Wrestle Simulator, players start with minimal strength and work their way up by training. The game revolves around improving stats like hand strength, bicep power, and cardio ability, essential for winning arm wrestling matches.
Here’s an overview of how to play:
Train Your Stats: Players can increase their strength by training in different ways, such as lifting weights or completing various in-game tasks.
Compete in Matches: Once you have built enough strength, you can challenge NPCs or other players in arm wrestling contests. Players must click rapidly and strategically on the screen to win these matches.
Collect Pets and Items: Pets play an essential role in the Arm Wrestle Simulator. They offer boosts and additional stat enhancements. Players can acquire pets by completing tasks or redeeming codes.
Unlock New Arenas: As you progress, you’ll unlock new areas to compete against tougher opponents and earn more rewards.
The game’s core mechanics are simple yet engaging, offering a compelling mix of training, competition, and progression that keeps players invested.
Best Arm Wrestle Simulator Alternatives
While the Arm Wrestle Simulator offers an entertaining experience, several other Roblox games feature similar gameplay mechanics, such as training and competing to become the strongest. Here are some alternatives to consider:
Super Power Training Simulator: This game allows players to train different superpowers, from strength to agility, and compete against others in battles.
Weight Lifting Simulator: Similar to the Arm Wrestle Simulator, this game focuses on strength-building and competitive weightlifting.
Anime Fighting Simulator: Players train their characters and engage in anime-style combat, offering a unique twist on the training simulator genre.
Pet Simulator X: While not directly related to arm wrestling, Pet Simulator X features a pet collection and a variety of competitive elements.
Each game provides a fun alternative for those seeking gameplay similar to that of the Arm Wrestle Simulator. Whether you’re looking for more training-focused games or combat-based simulators, there’s a wide selection of options to explore.
FAQs
Is Arm Wrestle Simulator free to play?
Yes, Arm Wrestle Simulator is free to play on Roblox. Players can access all of the game’s basic features without spending money, although in-game purchases are available.
What are Arm Wrestle Simulator codes?
Arm Wrestle Simulator codes are special promotional codes that offer players in-game rewards. These rewards may include boosts for stats, candy, pet-related items, and more. They are usually released during updates, events, or milestones.
How often are new Arm Wrestle Simulator codes released?
New codes are typically released during special updates or events. The frequency of new codes can vary, but players can often find new codes added to the game every few weeks.
Do Arm Wrestle Simulator codes expire?
Yes, most Arm Wrestle Simulator codes have expiration dates. Once a code expires, it can no longer be used, so players are encouraged to redeem them as soon as they are available.
Can I use the same Arm Wrestle Simulator code multiple times?
No, each code can only be used once per player. Once a code has been redeemed, it cannot be entered again on the same account.
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