Armed Fantasia faces cancellation amid development challenges, while Arc Raiders explores a PvE mode due to community demand.
The recent cancellation of Armed Fantasia marks a significant setback for both its developers and the fans who supported its Kickstarter campaign four years ago. Rock Paper Shotgun reports that the game, intended as a spiritual successor to the Wild Arms series, has been axed by its parent company, Digital Bros. This decision follows a string of development delays and legal disputes, as detailed in a financial update. It’s being canned alongside other titles, such as a sequel to Battle Islands and the action RPG Directorate Novitiate, which had already announced its discontinuation earlier this year.
In a different tone, some promising developments are occurring with Arc Raiders. Both GamingOnLinux and Rock Paper Shotgun highlight that the game is gearing up for its most substantial update yet with the “Frozen Trail” pack. More significantly, Arc Raiders will pilot a new PvE mode due to demand from players preferring cooperative play over direct competition. The trial run for PvE will take place from October 13th to 20th, reflecting a growing community of players interested in teamwork rather than adversarial gameplay.
On the technical update front, Terraria is nearing a significant milestone. PCGamesN reports that its long-awaited crossplay update is in the “finishing touches” phase, indicating an impending rollout that will unify PC, console, and mobile players, enabling them to enjoy shared experiences for the first time.
Meanwhile, gamers can take advantage of seasonal sales currently underway. Both GOG and Humble Bundle are offering a variety of discounted games, providing opportunities for players keen on expanding their libraries with DRM-free and thematic selections.
Lastly, Rock Paper Shotgun notes an interesting update for Zero Parades: For Dead Spies, which will receive a substantial Director’s Cut update next month. This includes approximately 40,000 new words of content, enhancing the unique RPG that earlier surprised critics while drawing inevitable comparisons to the acclaimed Disco Elysium.
