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This Week on Stadia: Spring forward into games

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The days are getting longer, the weather is warming up, and the games just keep on coming! Spring is in full swing here on Stadia, and whether you prefer April showers or May flowers, we’ve got something for everyone:

April Pro games

A new game joins Stadia’s Pro library today – World War Z: Aftermath! Our fourth title to join Stadia Pro’s April lineup, World War Z: Aftermath pits players to fight with AI teammates or up to three friends against massive hordes of zombies taking over the world!

Just don’t forget that in addition to World War Z: Aftermath, subscribers can also claim Ys IX: Monstrum Nox, City Legends - The Curse of the Crimson Shadow, and Chicken Police - Paint it RED!, new to the Pro library in April. They’re part of the 50+ games available as part of a Stadia Pro subscription to claim and play right away.

Try Super Animal Royale, HUMANKIND, and World War Z: Aftermath, no Stadia account necessary

Today, anyone can jump into the action of Super Animal Royale, HUMANKIND, and World War Z: Aftermath with new trials of these full games at Stadia.com/games. Invite your friends or family to join in on the fun, at no cost and without a Stadia account – just click and be playing a time-limited trial in seconds.

  • Super Animal Royale (60-minute trial) – Party up, find the best gear and get ready for instant, adorable animal action in this 64-player, top-down battle royale now featuring Season 3! Even better, play this trial with multiplayer cross-platform matchmaking! After the trial, it’s available to continue playing at no cost on the Stadia store.
  • HUMANKIND (120-minute trial) – Rewrite the entire narrative of humankind in this historical turn-based strategy game. After the trial, it’s available for $49.99 on the Stadia store.
  • World War Z: Aftermath (60-minute trial) – Join up to three friends or play on your own with AI teammates against hordes of ravenous zombies in the ultimate co-op zombie shooter inspired by the Paramount Pictures blockbuster. After the trial, claim it with a Pro subscription or purchase for $39.99 on the Stadia store.

These three games join the growing library of full game trials on Stadia. More game trials are coming this year from your favorite publishers and developers on Stadia!

Play Monster Chicken Royale on PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS!

Everyone seems to be craving that Chicken Dinner, so PUBG has prepared an extra big dish for you: Meet a real-life Monster Chicken ravaging the streets of Karakin in this LABS update, Monster Chicken Royale!

The way to earn that Winner Winner Monster Chicken Dinner is very simple: Either make the Monster Chicken HP hit 0 or, like usual, be the last one standing by eliminating every foe player on the Battlegrounds.

Enjoy the biggest Chicken Dinner ever and grab a special reward! Monster Chicken Royale will run April 1 at 12am to April 11 at 12am (all times PT). Catch all the event
details here.

Elder Scrolls Online turns 8! Enjoy bonus XP, unique rewards, and cake during the Anniversary Jubilee event

Grab a slice of cake and join us as we celebrate The Elder Scrolls Online’s eighth birthday with bonuses to XP gains, tons of Event Tickets, and more! The Anniversary Jubilee in-game event kicks off on April 7 at 10am ET, and the partying won’t stop until April 19 at 10am ET.

Don’t forget, The Elder Scrolls Online: High Isle is on the horizon too, so don’t miss your chance to pre-purchase the upcoming Chapter. If you are an existing player, the High Isle Upgrade will ensure you have access to this new adventure at launch. Even better, if you’re a newcomer to ESO, you can pick up the Collection bundle to get instant access to all previous Chapters as well as High Isle at launch. Additionally, you can also pick up the Collector’s Edition of either version to receive some extra goodies when High Isle arrives, including the Amenos Ornaug Mount, Balfiera Senche Cub Pet, Ascendant Knight Outfit Style, and more.

And that’s not all – you can also play the game at no additional cost on Stadia from 7am PT on April 13 to 7am PT on April 26! We’ll see you in Tamriel!

Stadia ultimate sale

Upgrade your play with great deals on game bundles including Destiny 2 Witch Queen Deluxe Edition, Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate, Valkyria Chronicles 4 Complete Edition, and more, for up to 75% off.

Don’t miss out! Sale runs through April 12.

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That’s it for this week! You know the drill – keep it locked here for more Stadia news, and as always, be sure to follow us on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for up-to-the-minute updates.

See you on Stadia!

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48 Comments
TheArkhamKnight
Stadia Player
Stadia Player

When are you going to release Batman Arkham Knight?

MiksteR_RdY
Stadia Player
Stadia Player

Dear diary. 

Still no Stadia 2.0 in sight. 

Simba
Founder
Founder

Let's go!

JezeyCloudGames
Stadia Player
Stadia Player

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nana
Stadia Player
Stadia Player

Humankind? 

Warpanox
Founder
Founder

What's about Deliver us the Moon?? :disappointed_face:

4ScarrsGaming
Founder
Founder

World War Z in the house!! More trials too! Keep adding them :slightly_smiling_face:

drqnite
Stadia Player
Stadia Player

WWZ on Pro and also as a 60 min Free Trial amazing.

chubbichibbai
Stadia Player
Stadia Player

I really wish PUBG would add back mouse and keyboard support.

Z3M0G
Stadia Player
Stadia Player

Those trials are nice to see!!  Try Humankind with Direct Touch, folks :slightly_smiling_face:

a2zKiller
Stadia Player
Stadia Player

MK11 is finally on Sale!!!! 

KillaTeam
Founder
Founder

No word of better/new features still. More games are cool and all but it's year 2, almost 3. Fleshing out features should be a top priority at this point

Ivan
Platinum Stadia Guide
Platinum Stadia Guide

World War Z sounds like just pure good chaos. I know it’s an older title but now that it’s included with Pro I have no reason not to try :slightly_smiling_face:

KennyGJr
Founder
Founder

Love to see more trials coming to the platform.  Super animal royale is a great game.  Look forward to seeing more games. :winking_face:

MaxMarshall
Stadia Player
Stadia Player

There hasn't been a AAA game announced in a long time. Come on Stadia, get those games signed up. For very causal gamers like me, who can't justify spending lots of money on a PC or console Stadia is the only option. Really want it to succeed, but needs more big games. Seems to be a bit stagnant at the moment. 

Wristlocks4All
Founder
Founder

WWZ!

DavisA85
Stadia Player
Stadia Player

Great lineup, but we need more AAA titles!

No Lego Star Wars? No Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands? No Elden Ring? I’d be happy with Arkham Knight!

Queequeg
Stadia Player
Stadia Player

Regarding Trials, can you give us a way to eliminate that game as it's listed among our achievements after the trial is up/over?

For example, I played the Riders Republic trial, and then went on to purchase the game.  But now when I scroll down amongst my achievements, I see a listing for the RR trial, even though there was nothing to earn. It's just sitting there - help us get rid of it!

ChrisScott12
Founder
Founder

With new games, free to play demos, Stadia has evolved into a really nice platform. P.S whoever has the Stadia cheque book at the moment, it would be great to see Elden Ring this side of Christmas.

GNico
Founder
Founder

More trials/demos for the curious is always a good thing. Keep it coming!! :smiling_face_with_sunglasses::thumbs_up::hundred_points:

SRBearcubJeff
Founder
Founder

You have made the entire Stadia community very happy!  The community has been waiting for this since the March 22nd TWOS when you said "The First week in April".  Many in the community thought that meant April 1st and were waiting and waiting for it on Friday even though I pointed out it was not!  There are others (but we will not mention @AllPurposeChamp (Anthony L Lewis) Name) who thought it was really an April Fools Joke!

My guess was today inline with the TWOS so very glad it's here!  

I am WAY more excited for the new season of Super Animal Royale - which is game I play almost every day to work on my daily and weekly challenges!  I am glad for the 60 minute trial so people who have not yet played it can jump in and play with me!  The games are quick so in the 60 you can get a 5 to 10 games in!

As always, keep up the great work!

See you in two weeks!

RagingJacob
Founder
Founder

Yessss !!🤩:thumbs_up:

It's Tuuuueesday My Dudes !!!

🧡Good Stuff All-round Stadia!🧡

Love To See It ! :smiling_face_with_sunglasses::open_hands::fire:

ravenanime
Founder
Founder

pika more games though deliver us the moon is nowhere to be found pika  

PurpleHaze
Stadia Player
Stadia Player

Wow, let's go. Great blog post. Super excited to jump into WWZ!!!

OutlawSzabi
Stadia Player
Stadia Player

I want to play Grand theft auto 5.   cheater without platform. i love stadia

Rexsplode
Stadia Player
Stadia Player

Some decent games. I'll definitely be on world war z 

Commotus
Founder
Founder

Something I don't think people understand, these games are not being made in any way by stadia.  This means not only are folders less and less likely but that means its been roughly 1 year since the stadia team has done anything we have seen.

 

Also folders.

NinjaGuyX
Silver Stadia Guide
Silver Stadia Guide

Very excited especially about World War Z a the Humankind trial!! The soundtrack on that game is soooo good. I'll definitely give it a try.

World War Z will be a great game to play with friends. I can't wait!

MisterMarcoo
Founder
Founder

So you acknowledge it's spring, but Cities Skylines, which was supposed to arrive in Spring, is not yet here. Please please please :folded_hands: don't make it a summer release. Come on

MJParks
Stadia Player
Stadia Player

Nice

HashTagMediaGuy
Stadia Player
Stadia Player

“Pretty cool man, pretty neat”- Val Kilmer as Jim Morrison in #TheDoors 

Steven_
Stadia Player
Stadia Player

Is WWZ crossplay? Difficult to find people. Thx

LovecraftTapes
Founder
Founder

Ooh yeah, time to slay the undead. I must say, the chainsaw is *mighty* handy...

Erndawwg
Founder
Founder

Oh nice! I've been wanting to try Humankind! 

SQUiDzzz
Stadia Player
Stadia Player

Wowie what another action packed week! Keep up the hard work and perseverance @StadiaTeam !!! I was surprised to see world war z available! Can't wait to try it with my friends and family! This month has already been shaping into an amazing month for Stadia pro! I am excited to see what other games come down the line. Keep pumping up that pro yo! 

Marc2000
Stadia Player
Stadia Player

Finaly more Z dead :slightly_smiling_face: and Mortal Ultimate fight coming this weekend.

AlphaBridge
Stadia Player
Stadia Player

GG! :slightly_smiling_face:

Bebop84
Stadia Player
Stadia Player

World War Z without cross play is just such a missed opportunity (and false advertisement)

SlasherTX
Stadia Player
Stadia Player

I am back after 6 months of SHADOW - brilliant service but "slightly" too expensive for my taste - if you want some serious HD space, like 1TB, you need to fork over 39€ per month... 

Anyway - back on STADIA - simple, lighting fast, with mouse control (...talking to you xCloud...), cool collection of games and it doesn't bankrupt me ! 

April Pro-Games: Ys IX Monstrum Nox - really surprised me - VERY good JRPG ! This one alone was worth the sub ! Keep it coming STADIA !

 

Fedex300
Stadia Player
Stadia Player

Million dollar question- why won't Google Stadia buy EA sports and 2K sports as well as Ubisoft games 

This will make Google Stadia a real power house and the gaming company. But these companies will  make Xbox, playstation and Nintendo respect Google Stadia as a force. Google money is long.. they really need to stop being cheap with themselves and with us fan of the brand . Google Show the world Stadia is not going anywhere. And the fight just begun. 

 

 

 

 

Bubbles
Stadia Player
Stadia Player

Is World War Z cross-platform?  It's so hard to find players.

There is a code to offer to people off platform to join a party...but based on queue times I assume most matches are Stadia matching only. I presume integrating to the same network is a big feat, but for a multiplayer game with near useless a.i....

Ivan
Platinum Stadia Guide
Platinum Stadia Guide

@Bubbles Unfortunately it's not. It's confirmed by the official developer Twitter account that can be seen from the following reddit post

https://www.reddit.com/r/Stadia/comments/tx27ei/wwz_doesnt_support_crossplay/ 

geuzi1
Community Member

oii 

Stadic
Stadia Player
Stadia Player

Thank you for the announcement! This actually helped me realize an event taking place on another game!

Uljanow
Founder
Founder

Wow!

BRyanreyko18
Community Member

I want to play wwe2k22 please make that happen guys 

DaAnda1337
Stadia Player
Stadia Player

I would play much more on Stadia if I wouldn't already own most of the games on Steam which I then never played there (outdated hardware). I know that it will never be possible to just access your Steam/Epic/Origin/... library via Stadia, especially not for free, but it certainly might be worth exploring some partnerships with other digital stores and allow to transfer/share licenses for a smallish fee per game. But that probably is more a publisher thing (own a game on any platform and transfer it to another platform for a small fee, but certainly not the full price). One can at least dream of user freedom with digital game licenses.

Also, as a veeeery occasional gamer, I would welcome a subscription model that would only charge if used in a certain month, or to more easily suspend+resume a subscription without having to do a full unsubscribe.

But in general I really think that Stadia is a nicer/better cloud gaming experience than GameStream, although it still isn't perfect yet from a usability point of view (just like 80% of Google products). F.e., why would I need Chrome to access the stadia website if all I wanted to do is check the store for new games/offers and view my profile? That should be possible on any browser. Limit gaming to Chrome if you want, but basic usage of the website should not be exclusive to Chrome, sorry.

tldr; Stadia is nice, but I only would opt-in for PRO if I could play games I already own without having to pay the full price a second time + would only be charged if used for X mins in a month, since I only play like 3 months a year.

atlasegamingran
Stadia Player
Stadia Player

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