Final Fantasy 14’s PS5 Version Open Beta Begins in April 2021
Players who have a Final Fantasy 14 service account that has a registered license for the PlayStation 4 version will be able to download and play the PS5 Upgrade Edition at no extra cost. Final Fantasy 14 is available on PS5 via backward compatibility, but this version will be fully optimized for Sony's latest console. The PS5 version of Final Fantasy 14 was announced alongside the reveal of the latest expansion, Endwalker, that will be released in Fall 2021. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/02/06/final-fantasy-14-endwalker-teaser-trailer"] Not only will Final Fantasy 14: Endwalker take players to the moon, it will also bring to a close the story that began with A Realm Reborn. There will also be two new jobs, including a healer job called Sage, a level cap raise from 80 to 90, and "massive new areas" waiting to be explored like the imperial capital of Garlemald, Thavnair, and the city of Radz-at-Han. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=final-fantasy-xiv-endwalker-screenshots-and-artwork&captions=true"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com. Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.FINAL FANTASY XIV is coming to PlayStation 5, with an open beta planned to launch on Tuesday, April 13, 2021!
Watch the trailer in high resolution on YouTube! https://t.co/cN6FFzAXN7 pic.twitter.com/Ozls8lTuff — FINAL FANTASY XIV (@FF_XIV_EN) February 6, 2021
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Hitman 3 Level Transfer for PC Could Arrive ‘End of February’
If you’re a PC gamer, the Hitman 3 file transfer situation has been a bit of a nightmare. Thankfully, developer IO Interactive has given an update on the situation, laying out when players can expect to finally move all their Hitman 1 and 2 PC progress over to Hitman 3.
In a post on the official Hitman forums, IO Interactive said that a file transfer solution solution should be available before the end of February.
“Even with the longest estimates we’ve looked at, the solution will be fully rolled out before the end of February,” IO said. “We’ll keep you updated with the next steps.”
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/02/05/hitman-3-february-roadmap-video"]IO added that its solution has been completed and is currently being “tested and verified from all angles” to avoid future issues.
Because Hitman 3’s PC version is an Epic Games Store exclusive until January 20, 2022, and because Hitman 1 and 2 were previously only released on Steam, PC players were left in the cold on transferring their progress in the previous game to Hitman 3. This meant that PC players couldn’t access levels, items, and weapons they’d worked to unlock (and paid for) in Hitman 1 or 2, a weird move considering one of the modern Hitman franchise’s biggest features has been the ability to play all previous content from the same game. For players who pre-purchased Hitman 3 or purchased it within the first 10 days of release, IO promised they’ll receive the Hitman 1 GOTY Access Pass as a make-good on the situation.
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If that all sounds a bit confusing, don’t worry. Here’s a full rundown of how to get Hitman 1 and 2 in Hitman 3 no matter what situation you’re in.
IO says that getting its solution out to players is “definitely a case of sooner rather than later.”
It’s been more than two weeks since Hitman 3 released on consoles and PC, so players are obviously eager to amend their games and flesh out their personal world of assassination. For players looking for something new, IO has suggested that future Hitman 3 DLC may use "existing locations and reimagining them, twisting them."
If you’re stuck on any of Hitman 3’s excellent assassinations, check out IGN’s Hitman 3 wiki for walkthroughs, tips for the perfect murder, how to solve the Dartmoor murder mystery, and more. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Joseph Knoop is a writer/producer/elusive target for IGN.Hitman 3 Level Transfer for PC Could Arrive ‘End of February’
If you’re a PC gamer, the Hitman 3 file transfer situation has been a bit of a nightmare. Thankfully, developer IO Interactive has given an update on the situation, laying out when players can expect to finally move all their Hitman 1 and 2 PC progress over to Hitman 3.
In a post on the official Hitman forums, IO Interactive said that a file transfer solution solution should be available before the end of February.
“Even with the longest estimates we’ve looked at, the solution will be fully rolled out before the end of February,” IO said. “We’ll keep you updated with the next steps.”
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/02/05/hitman-3-february-roadmap-video"]IO added that its solution has been completed and is currently being “tested and verified from all angles” to avoid future issues.
Because Hitman 3’s PC version is an Epic Games Store exclusive until January 20, 2022, and because Hitman 1 and 2 were previously only released on Steam, PC players were left in the cold on transferring their progress in the previous game to Hitman 3. This meant that PC players couldn’t access levels, items, and weapons they’d worked to unlock (and paid for) in Hitman 1 or 2, a weird move considering one of the modern Hitman franchise’s biggest features has been the ability to play all previous content from the same game. For players who pre-purchased Hitman 3 or purchased it within the first 10 days of release, IO promised they’ll receive the Hitman 1 GOTY Access Pass as a make-good on the situation.
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/02/02/hitman-3-reviews-is-this-the-best-hitman-ever-the-review-crew"]
If that all sounds a bit confusing, don’t worry. Here’s a full rundown of how to get Hitman 1 and 2 in Hitman 3 no matter what situation you’re in.
IO says that getting its solution out to players is “definitely a case of sooner rather than later.”
It’s been more than two weeks since Hitman 3 released on consoles and PC, so players are obviously eager to amend their games and flesh out their personal world of assassination. For players looking for something new, IO has suggested that future Hitman 3 DLC may use "existing locations and reimagining them, twisting them."
If you’re stuck on any of Hitman 3’s excellent assassinations, check out IGN’s Hitman 3 wiki for walkthroughs, tips for the perfect murder, how to solve the Dartmoor murder mystery, and more. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Joseph Knoop is a writer/producer/elusive target for IGN.Final Fantasy 14: Endwalker Announced for Fall 2021
Endwalker and Patch 6.0 will conclude the tale of Hydaelyn and Zodiark and will bring to a close the story that began in A Realm Reborn. Beginning with Patch 6.1, a brand-new story will begin in the world of Final Fantasy 14. Endwalker will also see the level cap raised to 90 and will feature "massive new areas" just waiting to be explored, including the imperial capital of Garlemald, Thavnair, and the city of Radz-at-Han. Fans of Final Fantasy X will also be happy to see the return of Anima as a new threat to face, and his design was recreated by his original creator. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=final-fantasy-xiv-endwalker-screenshots-and-artwork&captions=true"] A new high-difficulty raid - Pandæmonium - will also be added alongside a new Alliance Raid series that looks to reveal secrets of the world of Hydaelyn. The Trust system is also getting a new ally to recruit, and this time is Heavensward's Estinien Wyrmblood. Other additions include a new residential district known as Ishgard, upates to the Gold Saucer, a Island Sanctuary that looks surprisingly like Harvest Moon ("Raise animals, cultivate the earth, and learn to live off the land!"), and so much more.Presenting Sage, the new healer job debuting in #Endwalker!
Watch the trailer in high resolution on YouTube! https://t.co/NvIPrLFvexpic.twitter.com/IBteZe16yE — FINAL FANTASY XIV (@FF_XIV_EN) February 6, 2021
A new Data Center Travel system is also in development and it will let you travel to other Worlds to play with friends. Finally, it was revealed that Final Fantasy 14 will officially be coming to PS5 on April 13, 2021, in Open Beta. While it is available now with backward compatibility, this version will be optimized for the new system. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com. Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.FINAL FANTASY XIV is coming to PlayStation 5, with an open beta planned to launch on Tuesday, April 13, 2021!
Watch the trailer in high resolution on YouTube! https://t.co/cN6FFzAXN7 pic.twitter.com/Ozls8lTuff — FINAL FANTASY XIV (@FF_XIV_EN) February 6, 2021
Final Fantasy 14: Endwalker Announced for Fall 2021
Endwalker and Patch 6.0 will conclude the tale of Hydaelyn and Zodiark and will bring to a close the story that began in A Realm Reborn. Beginning with Patch 6.1, a brand-new story will begin in the world of Final Fantasy 14. Endwalker will also see the level cap raised to 90 and will feature "massive new areas" just waiting to be explored, including the imperial capital of Garlemald, Thavnair, and the city of Radz-at-Han. Fans of Final Fantasy X will also be happy to see the return of Anima as a new threat to face, and his design was recreated by his original creator. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=final-fantasy-xiv-endwalker-screenshots-and-artwork&captions=true"] A new high-difficulty raid - Pandæmonium - will also be added alongside a new Alliance Raid series that looks to reveal secrets of the world of Hydaelyn. The Trust system is also getting a new ally to recruit, and this time is Heavensward's Estinien Wyrmblood. Other additions include a new residential district known as Ishgard, upates to the Gold Saucer, a Island Sanctuary that looks surprisingly like Harvest Moon ("Raise animals, cultivate the earth, and learn to live off the land!"), and so much more.Presenting Sage, the new healer job debuting in #Endwalker!
Watch the trailer in high resolution on YouTube! https://t.co/NvIPrLFvexpic.twitter.com/IBteZe16yE — FINAL FANTASY XIV (@FF_XIV_EN) February 6, 2021
A new Data Center Travel system is also in development and it will let you travel to other Worlds to play with friends. Finally, it was revealed that Final Fantasy 14 will officially be coming to PS5 on April 13, 2021, in Open Beta. While it is available now with backward compatibility, this version will be optimized for the new system. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com. Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.FINAL FANTASY XIV is coming to PlayStation 5, with an open beta planned to launch on Tuesday, April 13, 2021!
Watch the trailer in high resolution on YouTube! https://t.co/cN6FFzAXN7 pic.twitter.com/Ozls8lTuff — FINAL FANTASY XIV (@FF_XIV_EN) February 6, 2021
Marvel’s Blade Revamp with Mahershala Ali Scores Watchmen Writer
Marvel has a writer for its upcoming Blade film. Stacy Osei-Kuffour, a writer on HBO’s Watchmen series, has been hired onto the MCU’s vampire franchise, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
Osei-Kuffour has several credits for TV but her award-winning work on HBO's Watchmen is what brought her into prominence. She specifically co-wrote episode seven of Watchmen and worked as a story editor on all other episodes.
Her other writing credits include Amazon’s Nazi-hunting drama/Al Pacino vehicle Hunters, Emmy-nominated Pen15, and HBO’s Run.
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 14: Stacy Osei-Kuffour attends the Premiere Of HBO's "Watchmen" at The Cinerama Dome on October 14, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/WireImage)[/caption]
Osei-Kuffour was reportedly selected after a six-month search in which black writers were seriously considered, along with direct input from actor Mahershala Ali (Moonlight, Marvel’s Luke Cage, True Detective), who will play Blade.
Ossei-Kuffour is also now the first black woman to write a Marvel movie. She follows in the footsteps of Captain Marvel’s Nia DaCosta, Marvel’s first black woman director.
The new Blade film will act as a reboot to the vampire Daywalker’s role in the MCU. The first Blade movie, starring Wesley Snipes, debuted in 1998 (spawning two sequels over the next four years), well before the formation of the MCU.
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The original trilogy was written by David Goyer, writer on the Dark Knight trilogy, Batman vs. Superman, and the Call of Duty Black Ops series.
If you need a refresher, check out our history of the vampire-hunting Daywalker, covering Blade’s comic book origins to the new movie. With the MCU attempting to branch out in significantly different creative directions, here’s what we think Marvel’s Blade could do differently for superhero cinema. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Joseph Knoop is a writer/producer/daywalker (but not before 10am) for IGN.Marvel’s Blade Revamp with Mahershala Ali Scores Watchmen Writer
Marvel has a writer for its upcoming Blade film. Stacy Osei-Kuffour, a writer on HBO’s Watchmen series, has been hired onto the MCU’s vampire franchise, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
Osei-Kuffour has several credits for TV but her award-winning work on HBO's Watchmen is what brought her into prominence. She specifically co-wrote episode seven of Watchmen and worked as a story editor on all other episodes.
Her other writing credits include Amazon’s Nazi-hunting drama/Al Pacino vehicle Hunters, Emmy-nominated Pen15, and HBO’s Run.
[caption id="attachment_2470344" align="alignnone" width="3785"] LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 14: Stacy Osei-Kuffour attends the Premiere Of HBO's "Watchmen" at The Cinerama Dome on October 14, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/WireImage)[/caption]
Osei-Kuffour was reportedly selected after a six-month search in which black writers were seriously considered, along with direct input from actor Mahershala Ali (Moonlight, Marvel’s Luke Cage, True Detective), who will play Blade.
Ossei-Kuffour is also now the first black woman to write a Marvel movie. She follows in the footsteps of Captain Marvel’s Nia DaCosta, Marvel’s first black woman director.
The new Blade film will act as a reboot to the vampire Daywalker’s role in the MCU. The first Blade movie, starring Wesley Snipes, debuted in 1998 (spawning two sequels over the next four years), well before the formation of the MCU.
[widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=who-is-blade-marvels-vampire-hunter-explained&captions=true"]
The original trilogy was written by David Goyer, writer on the Dark Knight trilogy, Batman vs. Superman, and the Call of Duty Black Ops series.
If you need a refresher, check out our history of the vampire-hunting Daywalker, covering Blade’s comic book origins to the new movie. With the MCU attempting to branch out in significantly different creative directions, here’s what we think Marvel’s Blade could do differently for superhero cinema. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Joseph Knoop is a writer/producer/daywalker (but not before 10am) for IGN.