The official “World of Warcraft” concert series is going on tour, Swiss concert production company Helvepic announced Tuesday. An immersive live concert, “World of Warcraft: 20 Years of Music” will travel the globe in partnership with Blizzard Entertainment. The tour will kick off in Los Angeles on Sept. 10 and visit cities including Paris, London and more.
Originally developed in Switzerland, the concert will feature a full symphonic orchestra, choir and visual projections from the game. The performance will also include two hours of music, featuring some of the franchise’s most celebrated compositions.
The news comes as Blizzard Entertainment celebrates its 35th anniversary. Local venue and promoter pre-sale will begin on March 25, with tickets going on sale on March 27.
See more gaming news from this week in the roundup below.
RELEASE DATES
“Pokémon Champions” will launch on April 8, bringing players a whole new world of thrilling battles. The game will be playable on the Nintendo Switch system and the Nintendo Switch 2 system.
The free-to-start game will focus on building teams of Pokémon, competing against trainers in battles, recruiting Pokémon, testing their skills and earning victory points. While the battles in the game will use similar mechanics to previous “Pokémon” games, players will also be able to test their skills in ranked battles against other trainers. Another option, casual battles, will let players experiment without the win or loss being recorded. Private battles will also be an option.
Players will be able to recruit one random Pokémon a day, or purchase a number of bundles to get more. A premium battle pass and membership will also be available for purchase in the game.
Watch the trailer here.
UPCOMING GAMES
Titan is the newest playable fighter in Quarter Up’s upcoming 3v3 tag fighting game “Invincible VS.” Set in the “Invincible” universe, “Invincible VS” will launch on April 30 for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 and PC, with an Open Beta coming to consoles on April 9.
Titan joins the game as a “well-balanced fighter who wields Stone Skin, granting Super Armor to several of his attacks and allowing him to power through incoming hits and stay in control.”
Titan joins a roster of characters that includes Mark Grayson, Thula, Bulletproof, Atom Eve, Rex Splode, Omni-Man, Battle Beast, Cecil Stedman, Robot, Monster Girl, Anissa, Lucan, Dupli-Kate, Allen the Alien and Ella Mental, the first new original character in “Invincible VS.”
Inspired by the original comic series by Robert Kirkman, Cory Walker and Ryan Ottley, “Invincible VS” is the first game to bring the “Invincible” universe to life. The Prime Video series first aired in 2021 and is currently in its fourth season.
GAME UPDATES/DLC
Krafton, Inc., has released the 2026 development roadmap for “PUBG: Battlegrounds,” aiming to deliver deeper and more refined gameplay.
The roadmap will be built around two key directions this year: “the evolution and innovation of the gameplay experience, and the advancement of its live service through diverse content.”
Core gameplay improvements include map and world updates, with Destructible Terrain and Secret Room arriving on Erangel next month; new tactical systems and features for depth in combat; gunplay and combat evolution with major updates occurring every four months; competitive and progression improvements; and quality of life and new formats to diversify the player experience.
Initiatives to advance live service include new high-quality modes and experiences, UGC expansion, and service and infrastructure improvements.
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Independent video game developer and publisher IO Interactive has brought back the Elusive Target mission “The Infiltrator,” starring martial artist Bruce Lee, to “HITMAN World of Assassination.”
The mission is available from March 25 to April for free in-game and via the Free Demo on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation VR2, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, PC VR, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, iPhone, iPad, and on the Apple silicon Mac lineup.
Lee stars as Agent Lee, an “elite operative and key ally in Agent 47’s latest mission, tasked with infiltrating the Concord Union, a powerful criminal syndicate based in Hong Kong.” Players must aid Lee from the shadows, uncovering hidden threats and neutralizing them.
MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
Canadian gaming studio Behaviour Interactive has acquired The Fun Pimps, creators of “7 Days to Die.”
The Fun Pimps’ partnership with Behaviour aims to further support the project’s development and expand its resources, without any change to its creative leadership.
Under the new collaboration, The Fun Pimps will continue to lead all development on “7 Days to Die.” Behaviour will provide additional support, expertise, and production capacity, giving the team the resources necessary to accelerate development of their existing road map and maintain the game for players.
“This is a huge moment for our game and our business,” said Richard Huenink, The Fun Pimps’ Co-Founder. “When we started this company thirteen years ago, we never imagined ‘7 Days to Die’ would become what it is today. That growth has come from our community, who have driven our game forward from the beginning. To keep giving them what they deserve, we knew we needed a partner who shared our ambitious vision for the future. Behaviour turned out to be exactly that.’’
Rémi Racine, Behaviour’s CEO and Co-Founder, added, “We’re truly excited to welcome The Fun Pimps. Over more than a decade, ‘7 Days to Die’ has established itself as a beloved franchise, inspiring more than 20 million players. It fits naturally within Behaviour’s goal of assembling a diverse, high-quality horror portfolio. It’s also an ideal complement to Dead by Daylight – both games have steadily grown alongside their communities. We look forward to celebrating the game’s community by supporting The Fun Pimps’ creative vision.”
NEWLY ANNOUNCED GAMES
Daybreak Games and independent development studio Game Jawn have teamed up to create “EverQuest Legends,” a new way for players to experience the classic “EverQuest.”
“EverQuest Legends” aims to take players back to the “early days of the trailblazing MMORPG” with restored sound and visuals and new quality-of-life enhancements designed to make the game more approachable.
“EverQuest Legends” will feature a streamlined user interface, upgraded spell and ability management, along with the opportunity for players to create unique characters and upgrade gear. Additionally, the game will allow players to progress through the game at their own pace and forge their own adventures.
“’EverQuest Legends’ is a passion project for me,” said David Youssefi, executive producer of EQ Legends at Daybreak Games. “I’ve dreamt of a solo/casual version of EQ for over 20 years. The opportunity to bring that dream to life in collaboration with a group of our biggest and most passionate fans is truly epic. We’ve put a lot of love and hard work into making a game that honors the legacy of EQ while forging new experiences for players of all stripes to enjoy. We hope old school fans and new adventurers alike will enjoy the magic and wonder of Norrath in ‘EverQuest Legends.’”
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