You won’t believe what’s dropping this week in gaming — samurai, Lara Croft, record-breaking shooters, and a packed Game Pass calendar all land within days.
What to expect from Assassin’s Creed: Shadows tonight
Ubisoft has a small reveal planned for Assassin’s Creed: Shadows at 6:00 PM (unless new leaks force an earlier move). The teaser should focus on the game’s samurai and ninja elements—expect a quick look at the world and combat direction rather than a full deep dive.
Helldivers 2 rockets past the 12 million mark
Arrowhead’s shooter Helldivers 2 has crossed 12 million copies sold, making it the best-selling PlayStation Studios release in terms of units moved during its first three months on sale. Sony’s financial report referenced the fiscal year ending in March, but the Helldivers 2 total is current as of May 5. The company did not break down how those sales split between PS5 and PC.
Sony’s hardware figures and forward guidance
Sony updated its hardware numbers alongside the software highlights. PlayStation 5 lifetime sales sit just under 60 million after shipping 20.8 million units between April 2023 and March 2024. That figure fell short of the company’s initial goal of 25 million for that period (which had already been reduced to 21 million after the holidays). For the current fiscal year—ending March 2025—Sony plans to sell roughly 18 million PS5 consoles.
Phoebe Waller-Bridge to spearhead a new Tomb Raider series
Amazon revealed a Tomb Raider television project that will be written and produced by Phoebe Waller-Bridge. This series is one of several Lara Croft projects Amazon and Crystal Dynamics have in development: back in late 2022 they announced another deal for a new game built in Unreal Engine 5, and the latest press release also mentions plans for additional films centered on the franchise.
Game Pass additions you should mark on your calendar
Xbox has shared the incoming titles joining Game Pass over the coming weeks. Key dates include:
– Chants of Sennar: available immediately (May 15).
– Immortals of Aveum: arriving tomorrow (May 16).
– Hellblade II: Senua’s Saga: slated for Tuesday, May 21.
– Hauntii: coming on May 23.
– Humanity: added to the catalog on May 30 (this one was showcased during the latest ID@Xbox).
Recarga Activa — where to listen and how to support
This roundup is part of Recarga Activa for Wednesday, May 15, 2024. The episode is available on streaming platforms including Spotify and Apple Podcasts. If you want to support the project and access extra content, there is a Patreon page with exclusive material and bonus podcasts.
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