<p><a href="https://whatoplay.com/developers/devolver-digital" title="Devolver Digital">Devolver Digital</a> has just revealed their new game <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/minit-fun-racer" title="Minit Fun Racer on PC">Minit Fun Racer</a>, a spinoff to their main adventure game, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/minit" title="Minit on PC">Minit</a>. While it looks like any run-of-the-mill <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/indie" title="Indie PC Games">indie</a> title, this one actually stands out in a sense that all the proceeds of the game will be going straight to charity.</p>

<p>Watch this:</p>

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<div class="direct-quote">Buckle up: Minit Fun Racer is a peculiar little <a href="https://whatoplay.com/new/racing" title="New Racing Games">racing</a> game with 100% of profits going directly to charity. Forever.</div>

<div class="direct-quote">Hop on your scooter into the twisting traffic of the bustling city and the debris covered sands of the barren desert just in time to watch the sunset. Befriend your local shopkeeper, chase coins, hit big jumps, and accomplish fun goals along each lap until you’ve seen it all!</div>

<p>Minit Fun Racer is a collaboration between Kitty Calis, Jukio Kallio, Dominik Johann, and Jan Willem Nijma. While the game has no complete list of charities that it’s going to support, Nihman has confirmed on Twitter that they will be supporting ‘various’ charities starting with Doctors Without Borders and SpecialEffect (a charity that specializes in bringing video games to differently-abled people). Here’s the post:</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">we'll support various charities throughout, doctors without borders & special effect soon.</p>— Jan Willem Nijman (@jwaaaap) <a href="https://twitter.com/jwaaaap/status/1362434035776126976?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Minit Fun Racer is now available on Steam for €2.39. Should the game be successful,I have no doubt that it will be available on multiple platforms With the pixelated graphics and simple gameplay, it’s possible that this title could be available for consoles like the <a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch" title="Switch Games">Switch</a>, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-one" title="Xbox One Games">Xbox</a>, and <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4" title="PS4 Games">PS4</a>, as well as mobile.</p>




The newest addition to the Minit universe has just arrived

Minit Fun Racer: A Game That’s 100% for Charity

<p><a href="https://whatoplay.com/post/nintendo-direct-2021" title="Nintendo Direct 2021 Announcements">Nintendo Direct</a> had come with several revealed for games coming out in 2021, but probably one of the biggest announcements was the reveal of <a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/splatoon-3" title="Splatoon 3 on Switch">Splatoon 3</a> for 2022. While we only got a very limited look at the game, the teaser does give present a lot for players to be excited about.</p>

<p>Watch this:</p>

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<div class="direct-quote">Splatoon 3 arrives on Nintendo Switch in 2022! In the wake of chaos, enter the sun scorched Splatlands and the new city, Splatsville, inhabited by battle-hardened Inklings and Octolings. New weapons, moves, and more await, so be sure to keep an eye out for updates in the future.</div>

<p>While <a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/splatoon-2" title="Splatoon 2 on Switch">Splatoon 2</a> looked to be more focused on giving us urban areas to play around, it looks like the third game is going to be embracing the ‘Wasteland’ concept—hence the Splatlands (possibly alluding to <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/borderlands" title="Borderlands on PC">Borderlands</a>). Besides the new turf, Splatoon 3 is also going to be presenting players with new weapons like the bow that we see in the trailer.</p>

<p>With Splatoon 2 being one of the best-selling games for the <a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch" title="Switch Games">Nintendo Switch</a> when it launched, a lot of people are excited to see what’s in store for the third game. While it does build on the series, hopefully Splatoon 3 will be a great entry point into the franchise for new players as well.</p>

<p>For more details on Splatoon 3, click <a href="https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/splatoon-3-switch/" title="Splatoon 3 Nintendo Shop">here</a>.</p>

<p>No specific release date has been set for Splatoon 3, but the game is expected to come to the Nintendo Switch sometime in 2022. Find more games in our complete and updated list of <a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/upcoming" title="Upcoming Switch Games">Upcoming Switch Games</a>.</p>
 
 

Let’s take a closer look at this 2022 title for the Switch

Get First Look at Splatoon 3 for the Nintendo Switch

<p>Nintendo has just showcased their upcoming 2021 games with Nintendo Direct, and the 50-minute video gave fans a look at some games and DLCs to look forward to on the Switch.</p>

<p>The addition of <a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/xenoblade-chronicles-2" title="Xenoblade Chronicles 2 on Switch">Xenoblade Chronicles 2’s</a> Pyra and Mythra to the Super <a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/super-smash-bros" title="Smash Bros Ultimate on Switch">Smash Bros. Ultimate</a> roster headlined this Nintendo Direct. However, other major titles have also been announced, including <a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/splatoon-3" title="Splatoon 3 on Switch">Splatoon 3</a> and the remaster of the Zelda entry previously exclusive to the Wii U, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/the-legend-of-zelda-skyward-sword-hd" title="The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD on Switch">Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD</a>, which will release on July 16th alongside the new Special Edition JoyCons specially made for the game.</p>

<p>See below for the complete list of announcements (via <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/NintendoSwitch/comments/lm45oi/2172021_nintendo_direct_megathread/">Reddit</a>):</p>

<ul>

<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/splatoon-3" title="Splatoon 3 on Switch">Splatoon 3</a> (2022)</li>
<li>Pyra/Mythra Join Super Smash Bros. Ultimate</li>
<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/the-legend-of-zelda-skyward-sword-hd" title="The Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword HD on Switch">The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD</a> (July 16th)</li>
<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/mario-golf-super-rush" title="Mario Golf Super Rush on Switch">Mario Golf: Super Rush</a> (June 25)</li>
<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/project-triangle-strategy" title="Project TRIANGLE STRATEGY on Switch">Project TRIANGLE STRATEGY</a> (working title) (2022)</li>
<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/star-wars-hunterstm" title="STAR WARS Hunters on Switch">Star Wars: Hunters</a> (2021)</li>
<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/monster-hunter-rise" title="MONSTER HUNTER RISE on Switch">MONSTER HUNTER RISE Deluxe Edition</a> (March 26)</li>
<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/miitopiatm" title="Miitopia on Switch">Miitopia</a> (May 21)</li>
<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/knockout-city" title="Knockout City on Switch">Knockout City</a> (May 21)</li>
<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/fall-guys-ultimate-knockout" title="Fall Guys Ultimate Knockout on Switch">Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout</a> (Summer 2021)</li>
<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/dc-super-hero-girls-teen-power" title="DC Super Hero Girls Teen Power on Switch">DC Super Hero Girls: Teen Power</a> (June 4)</li>
<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/famicom-detective-club-the-missing-heir" title="Famicom Detective Club The Missing Heir on Switch">Famicom Detective Club: The Missing Heir</a> / <a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/famicom-detective-club-the-girl-who-stands-behind" title="Famicom Detective Club The Girl Who Stands Behind on Switch">Famicom Detective Club: The Girl Who Stands Behind</a> (May 14)</li>
<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/apex-legends" title="Apex Legends on Switch">Apex Legends</a> (March 9)</li>
	<p>Nintendo Switch players will receive a new Legendary Pathfinder skin and 30 free levels for the Season 8: Mayhem Battle Pass</p>
<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/plants-vs-zombies-battle-for-neighborville" title="Plants vs Zombies Battle for Neighborville Complete Edition on Switch">Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville Complete Edition</a> (March 19)
<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/legend-of-mana" title="Legend of Mana on Switch">Legend of Mana</a> (June 24)</li>
<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/outer-wilds" title="Outer Wilds on Switch">Outer Wilds</a> (Summer 2021)</li>
<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/samurai-warriors-5" title="SAMURAI WARRIORS 5 on Switch">SAMURAI WARRIORS 5</a> (Summer 2021)</li>
<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/worlds-end-club" title="Worlds End Club on Switch">World’s End Club</a> (May 28)</li>
<li>Animal Crossing: New Horizons + Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary (Feb 25)</li>
	<p>Mario inspired items like the Super Mushroom, “?” blocks, and Warp Pipes will be available as furniture items in  Animal Crossing: New Horizons</p>
<li>Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity - Expansion Pass</li>
<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/ghost-n-goblins-resurrection" title="Ghosts n Goblins Resurrection on Switch">Ghosts ’n Goblins Resurrection</a> (Feb 25)</li>
<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/capcom-arcade-stadium" title="Capcom Arcade Stadium on Switch">Capcom Arcade Stadium</a> (Feb 18)</li>
<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/no-more-heroes-3" title="No More Heroes 3 on Switch">No More Heroes 3</a> (August 27)</li>
<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/neon-white" title="Neon White on Switch">Neon White</a> (Winter 2021)</li>
<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/bravely-default-ii" title="BRAVELY DEFAULT II on Switch">BRAVELY DEFAULT II</a> (Feb 26)</li>
<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/tales-from-the-borderlands" title="Tales from the Borderlands on Switch">Tales from the Borderlands</a> (March 24)</li>
<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/stubbs-the-zombie-in-rebel-without-a-pulse" title="Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse on Switch">Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse</a> (March 16)</li>
<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/hades" title="Hades on Switch">Hades - Physical Edition</a> (March 19)</li>
<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/ninja-gaiden-master-collection" title="NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection on Switch">NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection</a> (June 10)</li>
<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/saga-frontier-remastered" title="SaGa Frontier Remastered on Switch">SaGa Frontier Remastered</a> (April 15)</li>

</ul>

<p>Though Nintendo Direct is supposed to address the upcoming Nintendo Switch games for the first half of 2021, some titles that have been announced are still expected to come out in 2022. For example, Splatoon 3 and Project Triangle Strategy aren’t expected to come out this year. Even the upcoming characters for Smash Bros. Ultimate have yet to get a release date as well.</p>

<p>On the other hand, several titles have been confirmed to release this year, like The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD and Mario Golf: Super Rush. Other games like Star Wars: Hunters and Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout don’t have specific release dates, but we do know they’re expected to hit the Switch sometime in 2021.</p>

<p>You can watch the full Nintendo Direct below:</p>

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<p>For the full list of upcoming Nintendo Switch games and their details, you can also check <a href="https://www.nintendo.com/nintendo-direct/02-17-2021/" title="Nintendo Direct 2172021">here</a>.</p>

<p>Check out our <a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/upcoming" title="Upcoming Switch Games">Upcoming Switch Games</a> page for an updated list of games arriving on the Nintendo console.</p> 

Nintendo has just showcased their upcoming 2021 games with Nintendo Direct, and it gave fans a look at some games and DLCs to look forward to.


Nintendo Direct 2021: Announcements, Release Dates, and More

The struggle to get the PS5 may be tough, getting some games for the console is tougher. While there are plenty of free upgrades of PS4 titles for the PS5, here are a few titles you can catch on the shelves next month.

14 PS5 Games Releasing in March 2021

<p>Miriam, the protagonist of <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/bloodstained-ritual-of-the-night" title="Bloodstained Ritual of the Night on PC">Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night</a> is making a crossover with another platforming title, Blasphemous. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/developers/team17" title="Team17">Team 17</a> has dropped a new trailer for the free update, Strife & Ruin, and it brings Miriam into the world of the Penitent One. Players have to find a way to bring her back to her own world.</p>

<p>Watch this:</p>

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<div class="direct-quote">Tasked with helping Miriam return to her world, players must complete a series of platforming challenges and collect shards to repair her portal home. Filled with traps that force the player to hone their precision platforming abilities, those who pass the test and help Miriam return to her world will have a special reward bestowed upon them.</div>

<p>Miriam isn’t the only addition to Strife and Ruin either. The update is bringing in ‘Boss Rush Mode’ which will be available after completing the main story. The course will contain a selection of bosses that players can take on using any of their save files.</p>

<img src="https://cdn2.whatoplay.com/news/Blasphemous_S_R_7.png" alt="Blasphemous Strife and Ruin">

<p>A ‘Demake Area’ is also added that will pay homage to classic 8-bit <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/platformer" title="Platformer PS4 Games">platformers</a> (like <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/castlevania-anniversary-collection" title="Castlevania Anniversary Collection on PS4">Castlevania</a>); this area is available via a hidden arcade cabinet in Cvstodia, with core mechanics changed to match the classic style. New render modes will also be made available that emulate old TV effects—all of which you can apply to the standard game.</p>

<p>Blasphemous: Strife and Ruin is set to launch on <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/blasphemous" title="Blasphemous on PC">PC</a>, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/blasphemous" title="Blasphemous on Switch">Nintendo Switch</a>, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/blasphemous" title="Blasphemous on PS4">PS4</a>, and <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-one/blasphemous" title="Blasphemous on Xbox One">Xbox One</a> on Feb. 18. Find more games in our list of <a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/upcoming/" title="Upcoming Switch Games">Upcoming Switch Games</a>, or check out our collection of <a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/hack-and-slash/" title="Hack and Slash Switch Games">Switch Hack and Slash Games</a>.</p>


The hero of Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night comes to Cvstodia

Bloodstained’s Miriam Meets the Penitent One in Blasphemous Free Update

<p>A class action lawsuit has been filed against Sony for the PlayStation 5—specifically the DualSense controller that it comes with.</p>

<p>According to IGN, a US law firm in Virginia named Chimicles Schwartz Kriner & Donaldson-Smith LLP (CSK&D) has filed a suit against Sony alleging that the company was aware of the controller drift problem with the DualSense controller but didn’t disclose it to the masses when they launched the <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps5" title="PS5 Games">PS5</a>. What’s more, they claim that the company has limited options to repair or replace a defective controller, with users having to jump through several hoops just to get Sony’s attention; and even then, their controllers don’t end up being fixed.</p>

<p>To those unawares, the “controller drift” is described in the lawsuit as a defect "that results in characters or gameplay moving on the screen without user command or manual operation of the joystick.”</p>

<p>The issue is said not to be unique to Sony as users of the <a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch" title="Switch Games">Nintendo Switch</a> had also brought up problems with controller drift  with the joy-con online—a fact that the firm has also brought forward.</p>

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<p>The firm wants to reach a jury trial plus “monetary relief for damages suffered, declaratory relief, and public injunctive relief,” on Sony’s part. Sony has yet to make any comment on the lawsuit, but users are definitely intent to see how they respond. With the PS5 already attached to the problem with ‘scalpers’, a lawsuit about the DualSense controller is the last thing that Sony needs on its plate.</p>

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<p>For now, the PlayStation 5 is still available for purchase… if you can find one that is.</p>



A class-action lawsuit has been filed demanding Sony pay for damages

Sony is Being Sued for the PlayStation 5’s DualSense Controller

<p><a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/nier-automata">NieR: Automata</a> has easily become one of the best <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/best/hack-and-slash" title="Best PS4 Hack and Slash Games">hack and slash</a> games of recent times, giving <a href="https://whatoplay.com/developers/square-enix">Square Enix</a> all more incentive to invest in the series. Just in, Square has revealed new gameplay footage for  NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139, a modern-gen update of the classic <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/nier-replicant-ver122474487139">NieR Replicant</a> (or just NieR) which came out back in 2010.
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<p>The video showcases the protagonist as he investigates the Barren Temple in Façade. In the video we get to meet other in-game companions, plus we get a look at the updated gameplay and a boss battle. Watch this:</p>

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<p>If you want a graphics comparison with the 2010 version, you can watch this:</p>

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<p>This updated version of NieR Replicant is said to come with ‘upgraded visuals’ and ‘combat’, but there has also been a re-arranged music track with Square Enix releasing some <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RphcLV-QkQ">samples</a> online for fans to check out.</p>

<p>After the success of Automata, it make sense for the studio to get fans to enjoy the game that launched the franchise. After all, that’s what they did with the remake of <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/final-fantasy-vii-remake">Final Fantasy VII</a>; <a href="https://whatoplay.com/developers/capcom">Capcom</a> has also been doing it with their earlier Resident Evil titles.</p>

<div class="direct-quote">NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139… is a modern re-telling of NieR Replicant, a third-person action-RPG which originally released in Japan in 2010, and is the highly anticipated prequel to NieR:Automata™, the post-apocalyptic action-RPG that has shipped/downloaded over 5 million copies worldwide. Players are invited to experience a dark, apocalyptic world as they join a brother’s captivating quest to cure his sister of a deadly disease - a quest which will in turn make them question everything.</div>

<p>The NieR Replicant remake is set to come out for the <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/nier-replicant-ver122474487139">PS4</a>, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-one/nier-replicant-ver122474487139">Xbox One</a>, and <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/nier-replicant-ver122474487139">PC</a> on April 23.  Find more games in our list of <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/upcoming/" title="Upcoming PlayStation 4 games">upcoming PS4 games</a> and <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-one/upcoming/" title="Upcoming Xbox One Games">upcoming Xbox One games</a>.</p>


Dive into the updated visuals and gameplay of the 2010 classic

Check Out the Updated Gameplay for the New NieR Replicant

<p>Three years after the release of <a href="https://whatoplay.com/developers/prideful-sloth">Prideful Sloth</a>'s action-adventure, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps5/yonder-the-cloud-catcher-chronicles">Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles</a> is now slated for a retail release on <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps5/" title="PlayStation 5 games">Sony's next-gen console</a> this May. </p>

<p>Check out the trailer below:</p>

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	Yonder is set on the beautiful, vibrant island of Gemea. A lush frontier with eight distinct environments ranging from sunny and tropical beaches to frigid, snow-capped summits. Each location has its own flora and fauna, along with changing seasons and a day-night cycle. But Gemea is not as perfect as it seems. The mysterious Murk has enshrouded the land and its people are in despair.
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<p>The PS5 retail version is priced at $34.99 and will have a few new features that will enhance the experience. Additional accessories will be provided for player characters and 4K and 60fps support will give players an eye-popping view of Yonder's open world of Gemea. The DualSense wireless controller will also be improved with haptic feedback and speaker support. 
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<p>The announcement of the retail version came alongside an introduction of their Signature Edition for the Playstation 5 and the Nintendo Switch. These are now available for pre-order on the Signature Edition Games website, both priced at $49.99.
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<p>Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles Signature Edition is packed with goodies like enamel pins, keychains, a numbered art print with the developer's signatures, and a companion book full of concept art and details about how the game was made. Yonder's gorgeous art style makes these items a must-have for collectors.
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<p>Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles is currently available on <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/yonder-the-cloud-catcher-chronicles">PC</a>, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/yonder-the-cloud-catcher-chronicles">PS4</a>, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-one/yonder-the-cloud-catcher-chronicles">Xbox One</a>, and <a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/yonder-the-cloud-catcher-chronicles">Switch</a>.
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Signature Editions are now available for pre-order

Yonder: Cloud Catcher Chronicles Comes to PS5 in May

<p>The new <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps5/" title="PS5 games list">PlayStation 5 console</a> is backward compatible with the <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/" title="PlayStation 4 gaming console games">PS4</a>, which means most PS4 games can be played on the PS5. This, however, doesn’t mean that the games run as they do on the older console. Some benefit from the more powerful hardware while others suffer from storage issues.</p>

<p>PS5 owners do have another option. Some publishers have started offering free upgrades to PS5 versions of their PS4 releases, with varying requirements. Sony has posted a <a href="https://www.playstation.com/en-ph/support/games/upgrade-ps4-game-to-ps5-version/">guide to upgrading eligible games</a>.
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<p>Below is the list of <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/new/" title="New PS4 games">released</a> and <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/upcoming/" title="upcoming PS4 games">upcoming PS4 games</a> with free upgrades to PS5 versions. 
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<h2>Released Games</h2>
<ul>
	<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/assassins-creed-valhalla">Assassin’s Creed Valhalla</a></li>
	<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/atelier-ryza-2-lost-legends-the-secret-fairy">Atelier Ryza 2</a></li>
	<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/call-of-duty-black-ops-cold-war">Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War</a>. Free upgrade is only available to those who bought the $70 cross-gen bundle or the $90 Ultimate Edition</li>
	<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/borderlands-3">Borderlands 3</a></li>
	<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/bugsnax">Bugsnax</a></li>
	<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/concept-destruction">Concept Destruction</a></li>
	<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/control">Control</a>. Only copies of Control: Ultimate Edition are eligible for the free upgrade.</a></li>
	<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/cyberpunk-2077">Cyberpunk 2077</a></li>
	<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/darq-complete-edition">DARQ: Complete Edition</a></li>
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	<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/doom-eternal">DOOM Eternal</a></li>
	<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/far-cry-6">Far Cry 6</a></li>
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	<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/ghostrunner">Ghostrunner</a></li>
	<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/haven">Haven</a></li>
	<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/hitman-3">Hitman 3</a>. Free upgrade is for digital version only.</li>
	<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/immortals-fenyx-rising">Immortals Fenyx Rising</a></li>
	<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/just-dance-2021">Just Dance 2021</a>. Free upgrade is only available for physical copies of the game</li>
	<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/jydge">JYDGE</a></li>
	<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/king-oddball">King Oddball</a></li>
	<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/little-nightmares-ii">Little Nightmares II</a></li>
	<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/madden-nfl-21">Madden NFL 21</a>. Free upgrade is only available up until the release of Madden NFL 22, which does not have a release date yet</li>
	<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/maneater">Maneater</a></li>
	<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/marvels-avengers">Marvel’s Avengers</a></li>
	<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/marvels-spider-man-miles-morales">Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales</a></li>
	<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/metro-exodus">Metro Exodus</a></li>
	<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/monster-boy-and-the-cursed-kingdom">Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom</a></li>
	<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/mortal-kombat-11">Mortal Kombat 11</a></li>
	<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/mortal-kombat-11-ultimate">Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate</a></li>
	<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/nba-2k21">NBA 2K21</a>. Free upgrade is only available for the Mamba Forever Edition</li>
	<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/nioh-2">Nioh 2</a></li>
	<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/no-mans-sky">No Man’s Sky</a></li>
	<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/outriders">Outriders</a></li>
	<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/override-2-super-mech-league">Override 2: Super Mech League</a></li>
	<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/planet-coaster-console-edition">Planet Coaster: Console Edition</a></li>
	<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/poker-club">Poker Club</a></li>
	<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/puyo-puyo-tetris-2">Puyo Puyo Tetris 2</a></li>
	<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/ride-4">RIDE 4</a>. Free upgrade is only available until April 30, 2021</li>
	<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/sackboy-a-big-adventure">Sackboy: A Big Adventure</a></li>
	<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/shakedown-hawaii">Shakedown Hawaii</a></li>
	<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/subnautica">Subnautica</a></li>
	<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/terminator-resistance">Terminator: Resistance Enhanced</a></li>
	<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/tesla-force">Tesla Force</a></li>
	<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/tom-clancys-rainbow-six-siege">Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Siege</a></li>
	<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/the-elder-scrolls-online">The Elder Scrolls Online</a></li>
	<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/the-pathless">The Pathless</a></li>
	<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/the-witcher-3-wild-hunt">The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt</a></li>
	<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/undead-horde">Undead Horde</a></li>
	<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/watch-dogs-legion">Watch Dogs Legion</a></li>
	<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/wrc-9-fia-world-rally-championship">WRC 9</a></li>
	<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/yakuza-like-a-dragon">Yakuza: Like a Dragon</a>. Free upgrade is available to the digital version only</li>

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	<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/guilty-gear-strive-">Guilty Gear Strive</a></li>
	<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/horizon-forbidden-west">Horizon Forbidden West</a></li>
	<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/kena-bridge-of-spirits">Kena: Bridge of the Spirits</a></li>
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	<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/mlb-the-show-21">MLB The Show 21</a>. Free upgrade is only applicable to the PS4 Collector’s Edition</li>
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<p>Today marks the 35th Anniversary of the Legend of Zelda and Shigeru Miyamoto's high fantasy series has come a long way since that first opening crawl on the NES. Inspired by the adventure films of the 80s, the series was built on the idea of creating a world to explore, filled with labyrinthian dungeons, monsters, and plenty of treasures at the end of it.</p>

<p>Now, 35 years later, it has spawned into a universe of its own, not just of Hyrule, but one that expands from dimension to dimension, or shrinks to microscopic size. The lore may be deep enough to warrant its own book—called the Hyrule Historia—the games have always been easy to jump into no matter how late you got to the boat. With the recent success of Breath of the Wild, and awaited arrival of its sequel, there's no mistaking that more will take that leap.</p>

<p>But first, let's take a look back at all the games in the series so far.</p>

<img src="https://cdn2.whatoplay.com/news/Legend+of+Zelda.jpeg" alt="A still from The Legend of Zelda on the NES">

<h3>The Legend of Zelda (1986, NES)</h3>

<p>The first game in the series did not have many of the key elements of the series we know now. It did, however, introduce the series' main characters, Link, Zelda, and the prototype of the main villain Ganon in the land of Hyrule. At the time, it was still a groundbreaking title which combined elements of action, adventure, RPG and puzzle. Its overhead perspective provided an emphasis on exploration that went against the grain of the side scrolling template of other games.</p>

<img src="https://cdn2.whatoplay.com/news/Legend+of+Zelda.jpeg" alt="A still from The Legend of Zelda on the NES">

<h3>Zelda II: The Adventure of Link (1987, NES)</h3>

<p>This second entry was not at all like the other games in the entire series. The Adventure of Link was a sidescroller that focused more on combat and new RPG elements. This was also the first introduction of magic, as Link is given spells to use in battle. A direct sequel to the first game, this game still featured Link on a quest to save Princess Zelda who was, weirdly enough, not the same Zelda from last time.</p> 

<img src="https://cdn2.whatoplay.com/news/A+Link+To+the+Past.jpg" alt="A still from A Link to the Past">

<h3>The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (1991,SNES)</h3>

<p>Often considered one of the best games in the series. Various elements from the original NES title make a return, including the top-down perspective and the exploration of dungeons. It was also in this entry that the concept of two parallel worlds was introduced. Link switching between the Light and Dark Worlds to save Princess Zelda and solve dungeon puzzles is one of the key features that set it apart from other games. The parallel would later be reused in Ocarina of Time and The Wind Waker.</p>

<img src="https://cdn2.whatoplay.com/news/Link's+Awakening.jpg
" alt="A still from The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening on Game Boy">

<h3>The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (1993, Game Boy)</h3>

<p>First conceived as a port of A Link to the Past on the Game Boy, Link's Awakening took on a life of its own under the free-spirited direction of Takashi Tezuka who wanted a story similar to Twin Peaks. As such, this was the first entry that wasn't set in Hyrule, nor about the rescue of Princess Zelda. Instead, it has Link marooned on the island of Koholint and must obtain eight instruments in order to go home. This entry was ported to the Game Boy Color in 1998 as Link's Awakening DX which featured a dungeon with new enemies and color-based puzzles.</p>

<img src="https://cdn2.whatoplay.com/news/Faces-and-Wand.jpg" alt="Boxart images from Link: The Faces of Evil and Zelda: The Wand of Gamelon">

<h3>Link: The Faces of Evil / Zelda: The Wand of Gamelon; Zelda's Adventure (1994; 1995, Philips CD-i)</h3>

<p>Dubbed the Unholy Triforce. These three are the only Legend of Zelda games released on a non-Nintendo console. While the CD technology allowed for full voice acting and animated cutscenes, these just compounded its awful gameplay and design. So awful, in fact, that Nintendo had to address the criticism and cut them from the canon of the series.</p>

<img src="https://cdn2.whatoplay.com/news/Ocarina+of+Time.jpg" alt="A still from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time">

<h3>The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (1998, N64)</h3>

<p>Their first 3D title wasn't just a milestone for the series, it was also revolutionary. It had an ambitious open world environment which showed off the beauty of Hyrule, and it introduced concepts in its combat that would later still be used for 3D games today. With all that, plus its music and time-travelling mechanic which gave life to a newer, more adult Link, the game has been called a masterpiece and rightly deserves its place in many Greatest Games of All Time lists. It has been ported to the Game Cube and later remade for the 3DS.</p>

<img src="https://cdn2.whatoplay.com/news/Majora's+Mask.jpg" alt="A still from The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask on N64">

<h3>The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask (2000, N64)
</h3>
<p>It was hard to follow something as big as Ocarina of Time. Though still dealing with the intricacies of time, Majora's Mask was quite a deviation from its predecessor. It was a groundhog style situation where Link relives the same three days over and over, making it much smaller in scope and a lot darker in tone than the previous title. While it suffers comparisons, it retains a cult following and has since been re-released on later consoles.</p>

<h3>The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages (2001, Game Boy Color)</h3>

<p>Two separate but interconnected titles, the Oracle titles were released during the tail-end of Game Boy Color's lifespan. Each had their own original storylines set in different worlds, with one allowing players to manipulate the seasons, and the other, to manipulate time. Completing one of the games opens up an alternate ending which links the two linear plots together. </p>

<img src="https://cdn2.whatoplay.com/news/Four+Swords.jpg" alt="Still from Legend of Zelda: Four Swords">

<h3>The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords (2002, Game Boy Advance)</h3>

<p>A Link to the Past's arrival on the Game Boy advance brought along with it this installment of the series. Four Swords was Legend of Zelda's first venture into multiplayer, needing at least two people to play the game. It was the first appearance of the Four Swords, later featuring in the Game Cube title, Four Swords Adventures.</p>

<img src="https://cdn2.whatoplay.com/news/Wind+Waker.jpg" alt="The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker on Game Game Cube">



<h3>The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker (2002, Game Cube)</h3>

<p>The series' cel-shaded style had their beginnings in this entry for the Game Cube. But, more than its distinctive, cartoon visuals, Wind Waker also set itself apart with its maritime adventures which allowed Link to set forth into the Great Sea (which had an impressive 49 islands.) Controversial as it was, it was a stunning achievement that became one of the best selling titles on the Game Cube, and it’s eventual re-release, one of the highest rated on the Wii U.</p>

<img src="https://cdn2.whatoplay.com/news/Minish+Cap.jpg" alt="Still from The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap">

<h3>The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap (2005, Game Boy Advance)</h3>

<p>Hyrule looked a whole lot different from the eyes of a Minish, a race of tiny people, and a form that Link takes on in this entry. The Minish Cap kept faithful to the series' signature exploration and dungeon diving, shrinking Link down to ant size to discover a new world hidden in the now familiar landscapes of Hyrule.</p>

<img src="https://cdn2.whatoplay.com/news/Freshly-Picked-Tingles-Rosy-Rupeeland.jpg" alt="Box art image of Freshly Picked Rosy Rupeeland">

<h3>Freshly Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland (2006, 3DS)</h3>

<p>Not exactly part of the canon but well worth the mention. This did not look anything like the other Zelda games. For one, it told the story of Tingle, first introduced in Majora's Mask, whose sole purpose was to amass wealth in the paradise of Rupeeland where everything is about money. Although its dungeons were nothing to write home about, the game's humor and memorable boss battles keeps it well in the mind of Zelda fans—enough to earn it a sequel!</p>

<img src="https://cdn2.whatoplay.com/news/Twilight+Princess.jpg" alt="Still of Link as a wolf in The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess">

<h3>The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (2006, Wii)</h3>

<p>There are only a few things in the world cooler than turning into a wolf. Twilight Princess provided that joy in Link’s adventures through the shadowy Twilight Realm. Aside from that, it’s also notable as being one of their more mature titles. There's a distinct tinge of melancholy in its story that’s complemented well by its realistic design. Add to the fact that it also had suggestions of nudity and dripping blood which earned the series its first PEGI 12+ rating. Its debut on the Wii allowed for the use of motion controls as opposed to the Game Cube's traditional controller.</p>

<img src="https://cdn2.whatoplay.com/news/Phantom+Hourglass.jpg" alt="A still from The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass">

<h3>The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass (2007, DS)</h3>

<p>As a direct sequel to Wind Waker, it only made sense that they returned to their distinctive cel-shaded style—a stark contrast to the entry just before. Link returns to life in the high seas alongside Tetra. On the DS, it innovated on the Wind Waker's sailing mechanics with its touchscreen, allowing players to draw lines which would be the boat's path.</p> 

<h3>The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks (2008, DS)</h3>

<p>A title that’s pretty easy to forget; train tracks weren’t much in the canon of the series. However, Spirit Tracks is remembered for improving on the nitty gritty of its predecessor. Similarly to Phantom Hourglass, Spirit Tracks also lets players draw on the touchscreen, but instead of paths on the seas, it would be train tracks. </p>

<img src="https://cdn2.whatoplay.com/news/Skyward+Sword.jpg
" alt="A still from The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword">

<h3>The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (2011, Wii)</h3>

<p>The first game to be built entirely for the Wii and its controller, Skyward Sword went full-on in displaying the console’s motion controls. It even required an add-on called the Wii Motion Plus which allowed for more precise movements in sword fights. Link gained more acrobatic abilities with the new stamina feature that allowed him to run for the first time without the need for special items.</p> 

<img src="https://cdn2.whatoplay.com/news/Link+Between+Worlds.jpg" alt="A still from The Legend of Zelda: Link Between Worlds">

<h3><a href="https://whatoplay.com/games/the-legend-of-zelda-a-link-between-worlds">The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds (2013)</a></h3>

<p>The 3DS paved the way for a new way to experience the world introduced in A Link to the Past. This spiritual successor is set in the same Hyrule but it had a whole new set of characters and gave Link a new ability to merge into walls like a hieroglyphic cartoon. This allowed him to fit into tight corners, move along walls, and avoid enemies altogether.</p>

<h3><a href="https://whatoplay.com/games/the-legend-of-zelda-tri-force-heroes">The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes</a> (2015)</h3>

<p>Following the format of their numbered entries, Tri Force Heroes is also a multiplayer title. Up to three players can work together to solve puzzles in their many dungeons. Although it was built around the idea of players collaborating in a “serious” Zelda setting, it still feels like one of the silliest of all the series.</p>

<img src="https://cdn2.whatoplay.com/news/Breath+of+the+Wild.jpg" alt="A still from the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild">

<h3>The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/games/the-legend-of-zelda">Wii U</a> and <a href="https://whatoplay.com/games/the-legend-of-zelda-breath-of-the-wild">Switch</a>)</h3>

<p>Ah, Nintendo’s crowning masterpiece of recent years. Though there’s much about this game that feels out of place from the rest of the entries—it’s lack of the more traditional dungeons for one—it compensates with all of its inventive new features that, though different, is in touch with their recurring themes of exploration, discovery, and puzzle-solving. In their open world, players get to decide where to go next and there’s always something new to see, recipes to discover, and mountains to climb. With such a dazzling scale, it’s easy to look forward to what they’ll bring next—especially with a direct sequel coming up very soon. 
</p>

<img src="https://cdn2.whatoplay.com/news/Link's-Awakening-Switch.jpg"alt="A still from The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening">

<h3><a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/the-legend-of-zelda-links-awakening">The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening</a> (2019)</h3>

<p>The game has been ported to other consoles, but 2019's remake went a whole new direction with a ground up remake. Gone are the retro pixels in favor of a modern, diorama-like cartoon art style that places it perfectly beside today's lineup of games. It may be an old game but it feels fresh enough for older players who have played the title, and it opens up a possibility to see the older titles reintroduced to a new audience in the same way.</p>

<img src="https://cdn2.whatoplay.com/news/Breath+of+the+Wild+2.jpg" alt="A still from the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild sequel trailer">


<h3><a href="https://whatoplay.com/games/the-legend-of-zelda-breath-of-the-wild-2">The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2</a><h3>

<p>That may not be the final title for the direct sequel of the latest entry. However, what's sure is, everybody is on the edge of their seats awaiting what's to come in this next chapter. The sequel will be set in the same Hyrule that we explored in Breath of the Wild, so there's a lot of questions on how Nintendo will make it feel as fresh the first. One thing's for certain, we're in for another exploratory ride that they've been doling for 35 years now.</p>

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