Forgot password
Enter the email address you used when you joined and we'll send you instructions to reset your password.
If you used Apple or Google to create your account, this process will create a password for your existing account.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Reset password instructions sent. If you have an account with us, you will receive an email within a few minutes.
Something went wrong. Try again or contact support if the problem persists.
Video game news 4/14/21: Cris Tales release date, Fez on Switch, Apex Legends 100 million players Assassins Creed Valhalla: Wrath of the Druids DLC delayed
Category:
News
Video Games

News You Might’ve Missed on 4/14/21: Valhalla’s Wrath of the Druids Delayed, Cris Tales Release Date, & More

Image of Joseph Yaden
Joseph Yaden
|

Published: Apr 14, 2021 06:14 pm

There’s lots to discuss in the world of video games today, thanks in part to the recent Nintendo Indie World Showcase. In it, we got a new release date for Cris Tales, as well as the reveal of Fez for Nintendo Switch. Elsewhere, Ubisoft delayed the latest Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: Wrath of the Druids DLC. Here’s the video game news you might’ve missed on April 14, 2021.

Recommended Videos

Cris Tales Gets Summer Release Date

As revealed during today’s Nintendo Indie World Showcase, RPG Cris Tales has finally received its release date. It will launch for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X | S, PC, and Nintendo Switch on July 20, 2021. It was previously supposed to launch sometime in 2020 but had been delayed indefinitely. Cris Tales is a throwback to classic RPGs but also has an interesting time-bending mechanic and beautiful visuals. You can watch its release date trailer below.

Apex Legends Has Reached 100 Million Players

A little over two years since its initial release, Apex Legends has surpassed 100 million players worldwide. This news comes by way of the game’s official Twitter account, thanking the community for the support. It first launched in February 2019 across PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC and finally came to Nintendo Switch earlier this year, with a mobile version planned for 2022.

Fez Has Launched for Nintendo Switch Today

Acclaimed puzzle-platformer Fez is out now on Nintendo Switch, as revealed during today’s Nintendo Indie World Showcase. Fez is known for its beautiful visuals and smart puzzles and has received numerous awards since its release in 2012. It was one of the leading games covered in Indie Game: The Movie, which led to its popularity. As developer Polytron notes, Fez‘s Nintendo Switch release comes just one day shy of its ninth birthday.

Lost Vikings 2 and RPM Racing Have Joined Blizzard Arcade Collection

Joining the lineup of games in Blizzard Arcade Collection are Lost Vikings 2 and RPM Racing. These two games come to the collection as a free update and are available across all platforms now. Lost Vikings 2Ā is a puzzle-platformer that originally launched for SNES, Sega Saturn, PlayStation, and PC in 1997, while RPM Racing is — you guessed it — a racing game that first came to the SNES in 1991. RPM Racing is the predecessor to Rock N Roll Racing, which is also part of the collection.

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: Wrath of the Druids DLC Has Been Delayed

Ubisoft has delayed the release of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: Wrath of the Druids DLC. Originally set to release on April 29, it will now launch on May 13. This news comes by way of the Assassin’s Creed Twitter account, explaining that the delay will help the team “deliver a more refined experience.” Wrath of the Druids will be the game’s first major expansion, which will be followed by Siege of Paris later down the line.

Post Tag:
Apex Legends
Assassins Creed
Blizzard Arcade Collection
Cris Tales
Fez
The Escapist is supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission.Ā Learn more about our Affiliate Policy
related content
Author
Image of Joseph Yaden
Joseph Yaden
I'm Joseph! I love Nintendo and horror games. When I'm not writing about video games I can usually be found petting my cats and listening to some Progressive Metal. Meshuggah is tight.
twitter