This week's new game rankings see Ubisoft's upcoming title, 'Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced,' set for release on July 9, climb two spots to take second place. Following the recent release of the DAVE THE DIVER DLC 'In the Jungle,' which secured third place, Netmarble's new title 'Sol: Enchantment' has dropped two spots to third.
The latest entry in the Dead or Alive series, 'Last Round,' rose three spots to fifth place thanks to votes from INVEN readers. However, because it was re-released without significant changes from the 2019 original, its Steam rating remains 'Mostly Negative.' Its Metacritic score is also 70, lower than the original's 72.
Among the new entries, the hide-and-seek game 'Mecha Chameleon,' released in June, stands out. It has recently gained global popularity through streamer broadcasts and short-form content. As of June 27, it supports GeForce NOW, making it playable on Mac and low-spec PCs.
Notable New Releases, Events, and Updates
Last week, various games announced new updates for the summer. Notably, Lost Ark, which held its 'LOA ON SUMMER' event the previous week, climbed five spots in the Internet cafe statistics service The Logs, reaching 9th place. With events for new and returning players and pre-registrations for the new 'Dimensionist' class underway, this ranking is expected to hold for some time.
Mabinogi Mobile, which launched its Season 2 update, 'Light and Darkness,' on June 25, is also drawing significant attention. The excitement was evident when 130k viewers tuned in to the online showcase revealing the new content, and queues of over 1k players formed on popular servers immediately following the update.
Meanwhile, last Saturday, the original Mabinogi celebrated its 22nd birthday with a 'Fantasy Party.' The event featured an update roadmap shaped by user feedback—fittingly titled 'RE:ACTION.' Additionally, a surprise demo zone for the 'Mabinogi Eternity' project was unveiled for the Milletians attending the offline event at KINTEX in Ilsan.
Mabinogi Eternity, the project to port the original Mabinogi to Unreal Engine, is scheduled to hold an alpha test this fall. For those who could not attend the offline event, the alpha test will provide an opportunity to see Mabinogi as it has been reimagined in the new engine.
This Week's ISSUE: The Upcoming Summer Update Season—Which Games Should You Watch?
While there are no major new releases scheduled for this week, there is no need to be disappointed. The Steam Summer Sale is running until July 10 (KST). If you have a backlog of games or titles you've forgotten on your wishlist, this is the perfect opportunity to pick them up at a reasonable price.
What to watch for in this summer sale? The discount rates on 'relatively' new titles. 'Resident Evil Requiem' is currently 20% off, and for JRPG fans, I recommend 'Persona 3 Reload,' which is 65% off. With popular titles like 'Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater' (-40%) and 'Stellar Blade' (-33%) also on sale, be sure to check the Steam Shop page.
Publisher-specific sales during the Steam Summer Sale are also worth looking forward to. Sega and Atlus are offering major titles like 'Persona 5 Royal' (-70%) and 'Metaphor: ReFantazio' (-60%) at less than half price, and 'Total War: Warhammer' is also available at a 75% discount.
Koei Tecmo is offering a 50% discount on the original 'Wo Long' ahead of the release of 'Wo Long 2' in Q1 2027. It is also a great chance to pick up titles from Team Ninja's 'Nioh' action game series, with the latest entry, 'Nioh 3,' discounted by 30%.
Meanwhile, pre-registration for AButton's new MMORPG, 'Zeus: God of Insolence,' begins on July 1. The game is set in a world fractured by the arrogance of Zeus, the supreme god of Greek myth, and features Unreal Engine 5-based graphics, faction-based cooperation and conflict, a progression system, and enhanced player convenience.
Last Week's METACRITIC Scores?
Last week, games including the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Devil May Cry 5, Star Fox, Dear & Boy, and Dead or Alive 6 Last Round were newly added to Metacritic.
The DMC5 Devil Hunter Edition is the latest port for the Nintendo Switch 2, a package that includes all additional content. It allows players to enjoy the exhilarating action unique to Devil May Cry on a handheld console. It is particularly well-received for supporting 60 FPS in both handheld and docked modes.
Nintendo's storied 'Star Fox' series scored 82 points. With 88 critical outlets participating, it garnered high interest, particularly in North America. The main reason for the praise was its modern reinterpretation that maintains the feel of the original Nintendo 64 'Star Fox,' and some outlets even called it a 'must-buy title for the Nintendo Switch 2' due to its spectacular presentation. 'Star Fox' was released globally on June 25 and is scheduled for official release in Korea on July 2.
The indie game 'Dear & Boy,' published by Dear Villagers, scored 75 points with a user rating of 9. As the name suggests, it is a platformer depicting the adventure of a boy and a fawn, and the bond between the two, conveyed without dialogue, is a highlight. While it maintains a 'Very Positive' rating on the Steam Shop, some users have noted that the platforming difficulty can be extremely high in certain sections.
The latest re-release of Dead or Alive 6, Last Round, scored 70 points—two points lower than the 2019 original. While a story mode and photo mode were added, almost everything else remains identical to the original, and the fact that users have to pay full price for it again has sparked public outcry. The user rating on Metacritic is 0.8, which speaks volumes about the level of user frustration compared to its mediocre critical score.
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 '007 First Light' and 'Yerba Buena' have been excluded, while titles like 'Splatoon Raiders' and 'Dragon Sword: Awakening' have been newly added.
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