In this action role-playing game, you take on the role of “The Cursed Sand,” a skeletal warrior searching for his princess. She’s been lost in the ruins of Loulan, a fallen kingdom, and the game’s story draws inspiration from the historical Silk Road.
The latest update, labeled KB5067036, is now available for those who have automatic updates turned on in Windows Update. However, the redesigned Start menu is being released gradually, so it may take some time before everyone sees the changes, even after installing the update.
Thanks to REDSEC, the game now has over 500,000 players as of Tuesday afternoon! That’s right, more than half a million people are already enjoying the Battle Royale mode that was surprisingly released just hours ago.
Battlefield 6 REDSEC just launched a few hours ago and has already attracted over half a million players. As with any new game on Steam, the reaction has been intense – some players are loving it, while others are very vocal about its flaws. It’s been a bit of both extremes so far.
Microsoft’s gaming division has faced some serious challenges recently. Increased competition, tariffs imposed during the Trump administration, job cuts, and frequent shifts in strategy have put a lot of pressure on the Xbox brand. The PlayStation 5 has significantly outsold Xbox worldwide, even leading Microsoft to release its popular Halo franchise on PlayStation – a platform normally considered a rival.
As the month ends, Battlefield 6’s Season 1 has revealed a long-anticipated surprise: Battlefield Redsec. This new, free-to-play battle royale mode, built on Battlefield 6, will go head-to-head with Call of Duty: Warzone during the busy holiday season.
I’m really intrigued by *Agni: Village of Calamity*. From what I’ve seen, you play as Agni, who’s searching for someone and uncovering some seriously creepy stuff along the way. It looks like it’s not just about the mystery, though – she’s also dealing with a lot of personal baggage, like guilt and fear. It’s a puzzle-solving adventure with a strong emotional core, and I’m excited to see how it all plays out when it launches on Xbox Series X|S and PC in 2026.
Amazon Games has faced challenges building its presence in the gaming world, with some projects failing to launch and the company gradually building up its studio network. A particularly notable failure was the hero shooter *Crucible*, which was quickly pulled back into testing and ultimately cancelled after a poor reception.
More recently, Amazon has seen success with the MMORPG *New World* in 2021, and published *Lost Ark*, another MMORPG developed by Smilegate, in 2023. They’ve also released *King of Meat*, a cooperative party game where players tackle dungeons together.
However, the future of several upcoming Amazon Games projects is now uncertain, especially following recent layoffs. This includes an MMO set in the world of *The Lord of the Rings*, which was being developed by their Orange County studio in partnership with Embracer Group. Amazon has also secured publishing rights for a new racing game from Maverick Games and the next *Tomb Raider* game from Crystal Dynamics, but neither of these titles has a confirmed release date.
Considering the scale of the layoffs, it appears unlikely that Amazon Games will be pursuing numerous large-scale projects in the near future, whether developed internally or by external studios.
Update 1.14 is now available on PC and PlayStation, and will be released on Xbox by Friday. This update includes a new mini-DLC called “Ante Chamber,” inspired by the game Balatro, along with two new stages – Mazerella and Westwoods – and online co-op play. There’s also a lot of hidden content to discover! Everything is free, but you’ll need to own the ‘Ode to Castlevania’ content pack to unlock its extra bonus features.
When the Xbox Series X launched, Microsoft highlighted features like ray-traced lighting, but most game developers haven’t fully embraced this demanding technology. While the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 are still powerful consoles offering good value, gaming PCs have quickly surpassed them in terms of graphics capabilities. This happened even with the price increases caused by tariffs implemented during President Trump’s administration.