Author: James Harrington

The development team behind Assassin’s Creed Shadows has apologised for elements in the game’s marketing campaign so far that have jarred with some Japanese fans – and said the game will “keep evolving” as it heads towards launch in November.

Ubisoft’s statement, released via social media today in both English and Japanese, is fairly unspecific about what exactly it is apologising for – other than noting that “some elements in our promotional materials have caused concern within the Japanese community”.

Earlier this month, Ubisoft apologised for artwork featured in the game’s Collector’s Edition that included the logo of a modern day re-enactment group.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Official Gameplay – Combat and Stealth Evolved | Ubisoft Forward

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Blasphemous 2 – developer The Game Kitchen’s acclaimed Souls-like action-platformer sequel – is delving further into the mythology of The Penitent One on 31st October, when its paid Mea Culpa expansion and an accompanying free update arrives for all platforms.

Mea Culpa tells the story of the eponymous lost sword, wielded by The Penitent One in The Game Kitchen’s first Blasphemous game. It promises two new zones featuring “harsh winds”, “towering heights”, and two new bosses. That’s alongside four new quests – in which players piece together their sword – as well as new NPCs, prayers, rosary beads, Argent board figures, and an alternate ending. It also includes a “new (yet familiar) weapon and ability” – no prizes for guessing what’ll be – plus new achievements.

Blasphemous 2’s Mea Culpa expansion launches for PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, and PC (via Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store) on 31st October. It’ll cost £11.99/€11.99/$11.99 USD, but there’s a 20 percent discount if you pick it up in its first two weeks of release.

Blasphemous 2 | Mea Culpa DLC | Release Date Announcement

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