This week’s GFN Thursday brings a constellation of new titles from Ubisoft and Square Enix to cloud gaming platforms. Among the highlights, “Star Wars Outlaws” promises a thrilling open-world experience set in the Star Wars universe, slated for release later this year. Meanwhile, “STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R” and “PARANORMASIGHT: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo” are among the eight new titles making their debut; check them out below
Hellbreach: Vegas: Dive into a post-apocalyptic Vegas overrun by demons in this intense action-packed adventure. Survive the hellish onslaught and uncover the secrets of this forsaken city.
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided: Experience a cyberpunk world divided by augmented and non-augmented humans. As Adam Jensen, navigate a web of conspiracy, deception, and moral dilemmas in this critically acclaimed action RPG.
Outcast – A New Beginning: Return to the enchanting world of Adelpha in this remastered classic. Embark on an epic journey filled with exploration, diplomacy, and thrilling combat as you seek to save two worlds from destruction.
Balatro: Enter a surreal world of puzzles and platforming challenges where gravity is not always as it seems. With minimalist visuals and mind-bending mechanics, Balatro offers a unique gaming experience that will test your wits and reflexes.
PARANORMASIGHT: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo: Explore the eerie town of Honjo and uncover its dark secrets in this atmospheric horror adventure. With a blend of psychological tension and supernatural mystery, prepare to unravel the chilling truth behind the town’s haunting legends.
Space Engineers: Build, explore, and conquer the vastness of space in this sandbox engineering game. Construct ships, stations, and planetary outposts, and engage in epic battles with friends or foes in this limitless universe.
STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R: Embark on a timeless journey across the stars in this classic JRPG remaster. With revamped visuals and enhanced gameplay, relive the epic saga of love, betrayal, and redemption in a universe on the brink of war.
STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R – DEMO: Get a taste of the epic adventure to come in this demo version of STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R. Explore a snippet of the vast universe and experience the revamped gameplay mechanics.
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun: Immerse yourself in the grim darkness of the far future as you take on the role of a Space Marine armed with the iconic boltgun. Wage war against the forces of chaos in intense, adrenaline-fueled battles in this action-packed shooter.
Furthermore, four games are set to receive enhancements utilising NVIDIA RTX technology, with updates scheduled to coincide with the upcoming Game Developers Conference. Expect full ray tracing and NVIDIA DLSS 3.5 Ray Reconstruction capabilities for “NARAKA: BLADEPOINT” and “Portal with RTX,” while “Diablo IV” will soon feature ray tracing. “Sengoku Dynasty,” available for streaming today, has recently been updated with DLSS 3 Frame Generation.
GeForce NOW members can look forward to streaming “Star Wars Outlaws” upon its release, immersing themselves in the galaxy as the daring scoundrel Kay Vess. The game boasts DLSS 3 and ray-traced effects, along with NVIDIA RTX Direct Illumination and ray-traced global illumination lighting for unparalleled visuals.
Square Enix contributes to the excitement with two new role-playing adventures. “STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R” presents a refreshed take on the classic series, blending 2D pixel characters with 3D environments and introducing new gameplay elements. Meanwhile, “PARANORMASIGHT: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo” invites players to unravel a chilling Japanese tale through immersive visual novel gameplay.
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Duncan Baxter