In this week's INVEN new game rankings, the hack-and-slash title 'Path of Exile 2' continues to hold the top spot, while the MMORPG 'Sol: Enchantment,' released on the 18th, has climbed to second place.
'Sol: Enchantment' hit number one in sales on both major app stores within a day of its release and also ranked high in popularity charts. Its early success appears to be driven by the 'Divine Power' system, which allows top-tier players on a server to influence game operations. To celebrate the launch, the game has opened new worlds and is running various events, including a 3x increase in boss monster drop rates.
'Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced,' scheduled for release on July 9, rose one spot to fourth place. As a remake of 'Assassin's Creed IV,' the game plans to offer visuals powered by the latest Anvil engine, mission redesigns tailored to a modern gaming environment, and new end-game story chapters that were not available in the original.
'In the Jungle,' the content pack for 'DAVE THE DIVER' released by MINTROCKET on the 18th, climbed three spots from last week to reach sixth place. The pack follows Dave and his friends on a jungle adventure, featuring over 10 hours of new story and gameplay. It has also seen a solid start with a Metacritic score of 87.
Notable New Releases, Events, and Updates
Last week saw major releases, including the launch of Netmarble's new MMORPG 'Sol: Enchantment' and the 'Dave the Diver: In the Jungle' content pack.
New updates are also not to be missed. HoYoverse's 'Zenless Zone Zero' added a story centered on the new 'Los Caliper' region in its 3 version update on the 17th. 'Bellina' was added as a new pickup character, and the game is now available on the Steam store for the first time for a HoYoverse title, making it more accessible for PC players.
'Adventurer Elliot's Thousand-Year Tale,' which topped the Nintendo eShop sales charts even before its release, has officially launched. It is a classic action RPG from SQUARE ENIX, featuring nostalgic HD-2D graphics. While it had a decent start with a Metacritic score of 82, reviews vary by platform. The PC version, in particular, is currently rated 'Mixed' on Steam due to resolution bugs and screen stuttering.
Last weekend, 'Lost Ark' held its summer update briefing, 'LOA ON Summer.' Along with the annual summer roadmap and growth support events, the briefing showcased the new 'Dimensionist' class, arriving on July 8. The Dimensionist supports two combat styles—Time Manager (ranged) and Space Swordsman (melee)—and a limited-time rapid growth event will be held upon its release.
This Week's ISSUE: The Upcoming Summer Update Season — Which Games to Watch?
This week, in addition to new games like Star Fox and Dead or Alive 6: Last Round, various live-service games have updates scheduled.
'Star Fox,' launching on June 25, is the latest entry in a storied series dating back to the Super Family Computer era in 1993. It is a remake of the Nintendo 64 classic, featuring redesigned characters and a storyline that promises cinematic presentation. A demo is currently available for download on the Nintendo eShop.
On the same day, 'Korea: IL-2 Series,' a Korean War flight simulator developed by a Russian studio, is set for Early Access. Players can pilot fighter jets from the era over a map of the Korean Peninsula spanning over 200k square kilometers, with a level of detail that makes every cockpit instrument functional.
'Project Zeta,' a new game published by KRAFTON, will hold its first global community test from June 25 to 28. It is a multi-team tactical arena online multiplayer game where four teams of three compete on a single battlefield to be the first to return 'Prism' objects to a designated point. Interested players can sign up for the playtest on the Project Zeta Steam store page.
Devcat's 'Mabinogi Mobile' is updating to Season 2, 'Light and Darkness.' Chapter 5 of the main story, involving the 'Dragon Hood,' will be added, along with new hunting grounds: Pale Mountain, Fiodh Dungeon, and Rundal Dungeon. Three new growth elements—Sorcerer Pressure, Season Skills, and Soul Stream—will also be introduced. The game is running a real-time coupon event to celebrate the update; players can enter the code WELCOME2CAMPFIRE by July 24 to receive various rewards.
Last Week's Metacritic Scores?
Games released last week, such as 'Dave the Diver: In the Jungle' and 'Adventurer Elliot's Thousand-Year Tale,' have been newly listed on Metacritic.
'Dave the Diver: In the Jungle' recorded a score of 87, which is quite high for a content pack. The consensus is that it successfully continues the original's narrative and restaurant management loop. Its affordable pricing relative to the 10 hours of gameplay was also praised.
Adventurer Elliot's Thousand-Year Tale' is currently at 82, with positive feedback for its combat, exploration, and strong storyline. However, optimization issues across different platforms and a relatively short playtime held it back.
'EA Sports UFC 6,' which had a 83 before release, dropped to 81 as more reviews were added. User ratings, averaging 4.3, differ significantly from critic scores. General users on Metacritic pointed to a lack of 'substantial innovation,' noting that the systems and roster have not changed much from the previous entry.
New Game Popularity Poll
This week's poll covers games released or scheduled for release between May 8 and July 9. Consequently, games released in May, such as 'Subnautica 2,' 'Forza Horizon 6,' and 'Yoshi's Strange Encyclopedia,' have been removed from the poll, while titles like 'Blind Three Kingdoms' and 'Culdcept Beginnings' have been added.
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- Kyuman "Frann" Kim
- Email : frann@inven.co.kr
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