
We’re well into August and things are heating up with a virtual cornucopia of new games: MADDEN NFL 22, HUMANKIND, a new expansion for Marvel’s Avengers and a First on Stadia launch of Young Souls. Plus we’ve got some great deals for you to check out. And yes, we did just say “cornucopia.”
For those of you who are into rewriting the entire narrative of human civilization, HUMANKIND is available today for $49.99 USD on the Stadia store. HUMANKIND is a new turn-based historical strategy game from SEGA and Amplitude Studios. You might remember playing the free demo of HUMANKIND within our Good Stuff showcase last year. Now the official launch allows you to create your own civilization by combining 60 historical cultures from the Ancient to the Modern Eras.
This release is even more exciting because HUMANKIND is launching with an exciting use of State Share as well as the new direct touch input method on mobile. We shared more details on these integrations within yesterday’s blog post.
Next, we have a First on Stadia release with Young Souls, which is available now. Young Souls’ gorgeous animation and incredible art direction draw you in, but it’s the deep narrative RPG and clever crossover mechanics that will keep you happily hypnotized for hours. Prepare to get lost in the intense combat, unforgettable characters, and an exciting adventure about life, family, and saving the world. Not necessarily in that order. Purchase it on the Stadia store today for $24.99 USD.
A new expansion to Marvel’s Avengers drops players in a whole new world with Black Panther — War for Wakanda. Black Panther will be the third Super Hero to be added to the epic, third-person action-adventure game. Be prepared for other new in-game content, including two villains, a Wakandan environment to explore, and challenging solo and multiplayer Drop Zone and Threat Sector missions. Wakanda forever!
Prepare to huddle up and hit the field with Madden NFL 22 on August 20. There’s a ton of very exciting updates and features in this installment. Franchise, a longtime fan-favorite mode, now gives you more control over every aspect of your team. You can even hire and manage your coaching staff. There’s a new Road to the Draft storyline in Face of the Franchise, as well as a new Classes feature that helps you customize your avatar’s playing style. The ever-popular Ultimate Team is back, with a brilliant new way to make halftime adjustments to Superstar X-Factors to counter your opponent’s strategies during MUT matchups. And much, much more.
Play The Elder Scrolls Online for a limited time free with Pro
If you’re a Stadia Pro member, you can play The Elder Scrolls Online from Tuesday, August 17 at 7 AM PT until Monday, August 30 at 7 AM PT with Stadia Free Play Days. The Elder Scrolls Online merges the unmatched exploration of rich worlds that the franchise is known for with the scale and social aspects of an online role-playing game. So play The Elder Scrolls Online any way you want. It never gets old. To continue playing after August 30, you will need to purchase the game in the Stadia Store (The Elder Scrolls Online: Standard Edition is currently on sale for $8.00 USD). The Elder Scrolls Online is not available as part of Stadia Pro subscription.
A new YouTube Premium member benefit: 3 months of Stadia Pro
Our friends over at YouTube are generous folks, and they’re offering 3 months of Stadia Pro to YouTube Premium subscribers. The offer’s available to new Stadia users and will automatically apply to eligible accounts when they sign up for Stadia. Check out this link for full offer details.
That’s all for this week. Stay cool and see you on Stadia.
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By: Stadia Team