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Happy Friday, and welcome to November! ☔️
With another month behind us and the year winding down, let’s press pause, recharge, and dive into some epic projects the team are working on to kick off the weekend.
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Bloober Team Announces Cronos: The New Dawn
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Just days after releasing Silent Hill 2, Bloober Team has unveiled Cronos: The New Dawn, a new sci-fi survival horror game set for release in 2025 on PC/Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Cronos: The New Dawn is Bloober Team’s first original IP in the survival horror genre, marking a significant step for the studio, known for their Silent Hill 2 remake. Set in a post-apocalyptic 1980s Poland, the game follows a Traveler, an agent tasked with rescuing people from the past in a deadly wasteland created by a catastrophic event known as the Change.
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Hot Wheels and Formula 1 Partner for First-Ever Product Line 🏎️💨
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Mattel, Inc.’s Hot Wheels brand and Formula 1 have partnered to create a range of Hot Wheels products featuring F1 teams, bringing the excitement of F1 racing to 1:64 scale. This new collection offers fans and collectors a unique way to celebrate their passion for racing.
The first product, a limited-edition die-cast Formula 1 car with special Hot Wheels livery, is now available on Mattel Creations. It features interchangeable tires, a full-metal body, and a nod to Hot Wheels’ debut year with the number 68 on the nose. The car comes in a collector’s clamshell case, inspired by the Hot Wheels “Original 16” designs.
More information here.
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Mattel Launches Special-Edition Book ‘My Barbie Story’ for 65th Anniversary 💖
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In celebration of Barbie’s 65th anniversary, Mattel has released My Barbie Story, a special-edition book featuring 108 personal stories and photos from celebrities, fans, and collectors about the impact Barbie has had on their lives. The book includes contributions from well-known figures such as Dame Helen Mirren, Claudia Schiffer, Adwoa Aboah, and many more, highlighting Barbie’s influence across arts, sports, STEM, and beyond.
Read more here.
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Festival of the Lost Returns to Destiny 2 🎃
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The annual Festival of the Lost is back in Destiny 2, offering players festive masks, challenges, and exclusive rewards. This year, Guardians can earn the new Legendary Heavy Burst Arc Shotgun, “Arcane Embrace,” and themed ornament sets inspired by the community’s previous votes. Eva Levante also brings something special: Exotic Class items for The Final Shape owners, available for 1 Eerie Engram and 2,500 Candy, with unlimited repurchasing options for new perk rolls. Additionally, players can unlock the returning Superblack shader by completing 15 Event Card challenges in the Ghost Writer Event Challenge.
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Bohemia Interactive Releases DayZ Frostline Expansion ❄️
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Bohemia Interactive has launched DayZ Frostline, the second-ever expansion for the popular survival game DayZ, played by over 1.6 million players last month. Set on the cold, volcanic Sakhal map, Frostline introduces a new 80 km² winter wilderness filled with danger and adventure. Players must manage warmth, resources, and face environmental hazards while exploring frozen lakes, dense forests, and new wildlife.
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Funcom Launches Age of Heroes for Conan Exiles
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Funcom has released Age of Heroes, the latest season of updates for Conan Exiles, the open-world survival sandbox set in the world of Conan the Barbarian. Chapter 1 introduces two fully-voiced companion characters with unique perks and epic questlines. Additionally, worker thralls have been revamped, allowing players to create more lively and bustling settlements.
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Dying Light 2 Unleashes Halloween Tower Raid Event
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Techland’s Dying 2 Know More show introduces Dying Light 2 Stay Human’s Halloween-themed “Tower Raid: Halloween Run” event, running from October 30 to November 20. This mode brings weekly content updates, new bounties, and Halloween-themed floors with a boss fight. Players can choose from four unique roles—Scarecrow, Plague, Van Aiden, and Cursed Pirate—each with distinct abilities.
More information here.
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