Today, Nacon hosted its annual Nacon Connect livestream showcasing new updates and trailers from a range of upcoming games. We took a look at some big titles that are already in the works, including Lord of the Rings: Gollum And Robo Cop Rogue Cityand new information about the likes of raven guard, capes, Clash: Artifacts of Chaos and more.
We also saw new content for upcoming titles war hospitaland gameplay revealed for To infinity And Gangs of Sherwood, among other. Read on for a roundup of all the announcements fresh from the showcase.
Face your nightmares on April 6th in Ravenswatch
raven guard is an emerging dark fantasy roguelite in which players are transported to Revery, the world of dreams, to battle vicious nightmares that plague the land.
The character roster features twisted interpretations of classic fairy tale heroes including Little Red Riding Hood, the Snow Queen and Aladdin. There are six heroes on sale so far, with more to come during early access.
Each character has their own unique abilities, which include a core ability and multiple offensive and defensive moves. You also have the opportunity to improve them with experience gained in battle.
Get on raven guard and face corrupted foes alone or join forces with up to three other players to face the nightmares when the game launches on Xbox Series X|S.
Discover your cape skills in Capes later this year
Experience the carnage of the superheroes in capesan upcoming turn-based tactics game with a selection of unique, powerful heroes at your disposal.
Summon crystals that can stop your foes as a Facet, embrace the shadows and strike unseen as a Rebound, or blast electricity through baddies as the Weathervane. Each hero has their own set of abilities that vary in effect, but are all equally devastating.
capes Slated for release on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One in 2023, more updates are expected soon.
Juggle dreams and reality in Ad Infinitum
In the upcoming psychological horror title Ad Infiniumyou play a German soldier caught between two different realities.
In one, you’ll explore an abandoned mansion and uncover the mysteries that haunt it. In the other, you are transported to eastern France during World War I and are plagued by the twisted memories of what happened. It’s up to you to unravel each location and figure out what’s real and what’s a nightmare.
As you explore, you’ll discover haunting locations, environmental puzzles, and clues that explain more about your two perspectives. More information is expected on this atmospheric first-person adventure coming to Xbox Series X|S later this year.
Return to Zenozoic on March 9th in Clash: Artifacts of Chaos
We got a glimpse of a gameplay for Clash: Artifacts of Chaosa new action-fantasy title and the third installment in the Zeno Clash series.
Players take on the role of Pseudo, a martial arts master tasked with protecting a small mysterious creature from the clutches of dangerous forces. As a Pseudo, you must travel through the lands of the Zenozoic, exploring strange places, discovering new inhabitants and smashing through any enemy that stands in your way.
The Zenozoic world is also dynamic; At night, Pseudo transforms into a wooden alter ego, allowing him to traverse impassable areas at sunrise. There are also more missions at night; Enemies are darker and more difficult, and it’s the only time Pseudo can die. Should that happen, it’s up to you to fight your way through enemies and return to your normal body before it’s too late.
Clash: Artifacts of Chaos launches March 9th on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.
Balance rescuers and victims in the war hospital
war hospital is an upcoming simulator title that puts you in charge of running a medical camp in a war zone. Wounded soldiers will arrive from the battlefield, and it’s your job to make sure they’re taken care of while you decide who needs help most.
You’ll also manage the resources needed to help the injured, and when supplies run low you’ll need to send scouts into the field to retrieve more, which can result in difficult decisions and casualties.
Some soldiers will be ready to return to the field, others will be sent to other destinations. It is up to you to decide the fate of these men. war hospital launches August 31 on Xbox Series X|S.
Reimagine Robin Hood in Gangs of Sherwood
Discover a new twist on the legend of Robin Hood in Gangs of Sherwooda new action title that presents the classic story in a darker setting.
Play as well-known characters from the Merry Men, including Robin Hood himself, Little John, Marian and Friar Tuck, each with their own fighting style.
Gangs of Sherwood swaps traditional fairy tales for futuristic dystopia and presents your party with oppressive castles, dark forests and grueling, mechanical enemies.
Fight the armies of the Nottingham Sheriff alone or team up with up to three friends to take down enemies together. Gangs of Sherwood Coming to Xbox Series X|S in Fall 2023.
A valuable update to Lord of the Rings: Gollum
We have another look at Lord of the Rings: gollum, the upcoming adventure game about the most popular ringkeeper in the series. In a trailer we see a little more of Gollum’s story and a look at new and familiar faces from the Tolkien epic.
The trailer also showed off a variety of settings and different combat options, from engaging enemies to gliding over high peaks to swimming through caves.
Lord of the Rings: Gollum is set to release sometime in 2023 on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, so keep your eyes peeled for more details.
Become the law in Robocop Rogue City, coming in September
At the end of the event we looked around Robocop Rogue Cityan upcoming first-person shooter based on the classic franchise.
As the titular cyborg law enforcement officer, it’s your job to restore order to the streets of Detroit, usually with gratuitous violence. Explore neon-coated environments and take out troublesome citizens in this new installment of the sci-fi series, complete with voice acting from the original RoboCop Peter Weller.
Robocop Rogue City is scheduled for release on Xbox Series X|S in September 2023.
Other Announcements
Several other announcements were made during the showcase. Transport Fever 2 Console Edition is out now for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, and we’ve seen a short trailer for TT Isle of Man Ride on Edge 3scheduled for May 2023 on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.
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