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Here come the Monday news:

SALES /PLAYER COUNT & DEALS

Here is how you can claim your free copy of Watch Dogs 2
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/here-is-how-you-can-claim-your-free-copy-of-watch-dogs-2/
As we informed you last week, Ubisoft was planning to give away for free Watch Dogs 2 to viewers of Ubisoft Forward 2020. However, UPLAY’s server went down yesterday. As such, PC gamers were unable to login and acquire their free code, which led to huge frustration. Thankfully, Ubisoft has now provided a way via which you can claim your free copy of Watch Dogs 2.
All you have to do is head over at Ubisoft Foward Rewards, and register to receive the rewards previously offered during the Ubisoft Forward event. After registering, you will soon receive your free PC copy of Watch Dogs 2 in your Uplay PC library. And that’s it.

Chinese RPG Gujian 3 has sold 1.3 million copies
https://www.pcgamer.com/chinese-rpg-gujian-3-has-sold-13-million-copies/
The Gujian games are singleplayer RPGs set in a fantasy version of ancient China, developed by Shanghai-based studio Aurogon. The original was the first Chinese videogame to have fully voiced main characters, and the whole series is quite popular in its home country. It was even adapted into a TV series called Swords of Legend, and was one of the 40 launch games announced for Steam China last year.
As industry analyst Daniel Ahmad pointed out on Twitter, Gujian 3 sold 1.3 million copies, more than any other game in the series. It's also the only one with English subtitles, which were patched into the Steam version in November of 2019. Since then it's racked up a substantial amount of customer reviews in English, and is currently sitting on a user rating of Very Positive.

GOG starts the week with two sales and two new releases:

• There are two weekly sales with the theme of "Games from France":
  • Focus Home Interactive offers its games up to 80% off during the next 4 days: https://www.gog.com/promo/french_sale_fhi
  • And Ubisoft has its games up to 75% off during the next 7 days: https://www.gog.com/promo/french_sale_ubisoft
• And these are the new releases:
  • Fates of Ort launches with a 15% discount until July 20: https://www.gog.com/game/fates_of_ort
  • And Astrologaster comes with a 40% discount until the 20th of July: https://www.gog.com/game/astrologaster

Steam has two new daily deals:

• Evan's Remains is 20% off: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1110050/Evans_Remains/
• And Aground gets a 25% discount: https://store.steampowered.com/app/876650/Aground/

At the Humble Store we find the Graffiti Games sale, with up to 80% discount during the next 4 days: https://www.humblebundle.com/store/promo/graffiti-games-sale/

And Fanatical has two new deals:

• The new Star Deal is Little Nightmares Complete Edition, 80% off during the next 24 hours: https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/little-nightmares-complete-edition
• And there's a new July Madness sale. Check the deals from here: https://www.fanatical.com/en/on-sale

SOFTWARE & DRIVERS

Steam's customizable News Hub gets a big update ahead of full launch
https://www.pcgamer.com/steams-customizable-news-hub-gets-a-big-update-ahead-of-full-launch/
The customizable News Hub added to Steam in March has been expanded ahead of its full rollout, with layout changes, updated hubs for individual games, a dedicated section for upcoming events, and the addition of a new "Featured" section that, for now, includes posts from the top 100 best-selling games on Steam.

MODS, EMULATORS & FAN PROJECTS

There is now an open-world co-op mod for Far Cry 3 that you can download
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/there-is-now-a-co-op-mod-for-far-cry-3-that-you-can-download/
Modder ‘scubrah’ has released a new co-op mod for Far Cry 3. This mod lets you play online co-op in Far Cry 3’s single player map. It’s a pretty cool concept and although it’s still in an alpha stage, you can go ahead and download it right now.
According to the modder, this co-op mod supports up to 8 players. This mod features enemies, vehicles, outpost, and the full open-world map for you to explore. However, I don’t think there are any story missions you can complete.
>> It's 2.3GB in size and can be downloaded from Nexus Mods.

These Witcher 3 mods make Yennefer and Triss look like their Netflix actors
https://www.pcgamer.com/witcher-3-netflix-mods-yennefer-triss/
The Witcher season 2 is going back into production soon, but with delays from COVID-19 it feels like it's going to be a long wait for the show to return to Netflix. Modders, meanwhile, are putting the Netflix cast back to work before the show itself resumes. A new mod released this week, Netflix Triss Merigold, remodels The Witcher 3's Triss after actor Anna Shaffer. It's a surprisingly good likeness for a mod.
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Earlier this year, other modders replaced Yennefer's face model with the likeness of actor Anya Chalotra. This retexture, which builds on another mod, does a particularly good job. That's the Netflix show's Yen, alright.
Of course there are also multiple Henry Cavill mods for The Witcher 3. If you're going to swap out Yen or Triss, it just makes sense to go for the whole trio.

Half-Life: Alyx modders are remaking GoldenEye
https://www.pcgamer.com/half-life-alyx-modders-are-remaking-goldeneye/
Some Half-Life: Alyx modders are doing important work that will have big ramifications for the future of mankind: they're remaking GoldenEye in VR.
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GoldenEye Alyx 007 (cheers, PCGamesN) is a work-in-progress that's so far reproduced Dam, which comes in two parts, and Facility, complete with the original soundtrack. Being rebuilt in Alyx, however, means there are some changes. It still uses character models from the base game, for instance, including Alyx herself, and it still boasts a lot of that highly interactive sandbox quality.

GAMING NEWS

Amazon delays New World to Spring 2021
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/amazon-delays-new-world-to-spring-2021/
Back in April 2020, we informed you about the delay of New World. And today, Amazon announced that its upcoming MMORPG has been delayed yet again.

Microsoft Store has leaked eFootball PES 2021 Season Update, first details
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/microsoft-store-has-leaked-efootball-pes-2021-season-update-first-details/
Microsoft Store has just leaked the next part in Konami’s Pro Evolution Soccer series. Instead of investing resources into creating a brand new game, though, Konami will be offering a mere update of the previous eFootball PES game.
>> It can be a better approach than launching a new game every year, if the price is right, of course.

New gameplay trailer released for Serious Sam 4
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/new-gameplay-trailer-released-for-serious-sam-4/
Devolver and Croteam have released a brand new gameplay trailer for Serious Sam 4. Serious Sam 4 promises to reignite the classic FPS series in a high-powered prequel. Moreover, it will have an explosive arsenal, intergalactic carnage, and perfectly timed one-liners.

First official gameplay trailer released for Shadow Warrior 3
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/first-official-gameplay-trailer-released-for-shadow-warrior-3/
Devolver and Flying Wild Hog have released the first official gameplay trailer for Shadow Warrior 3. This gameplay trailer showcases some of the game’s new gameplay mechanics, like the wall-running and the grappling hook.
>> And here are the first official screenshots.

Reverse horror game, Carrion, releases on July 23rd, gets a “Sneak Peek” PC demo
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/reverse-horror-game-carrion-releases-on-july-23rd-gets-a-sneak-peek-pc-demo/
Back in 2019, we informed you about a new reverse horror game, Carrion. And today, we are happy to report that this lovely 2D game will release on July 23rd. Furthermore, Devolver and Phobia Game Studio have released a free PC demo that you can download right now.
>> You can find the demo at Steam.

New Gameplay Developer Commentary Video released for Weird West
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/new-gameplay-developer-commentary-video-released-for-weird-west/
Devolver and WolfEye Studios have released a new developer commentary video for Weird West. Weird West is an action RPG experience set within a surreal vision of the developing frontier from the co-creators of Dishonored and Prey.

Here are some new 4K screenshots from Atomic Heart
https://www.dsogaming.com/screenshot-news/here-are-some-new-4k-screenshots-from-atomic-heart/
Mundfish has released some new screenshots from its upcoming Unreal Engine 4-powered FPS, Atomic Heart. These screenshots showcase some of the game’s beautiful environments that gamers will explore.

Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint AI Teammates Update releases on July 15th
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/tom-clancys-ghost-recon-breakpoint-ai-teammates-update-releases-on-july-15th/
Last week, we informed you about the upcoming AI Teammates Update for Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint. And today, Ubisoft revealed that this update will come out on July 15th. Furthermore, the publisher has released a brand new gameplay trailer that you can find below.

Watch Dogs: Legion releases on October 29th, gets Gameplay Overview trailer
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/watch-dogs-legion-releases-on-october-29th-gets-gameplay-overview-trailer/
Ubisoft has just announced that Watch Dogs: Legion will release on October 29th. In order to celebrate this announcement, the team released a 7-minute gameplay trailer for it. This trailer gives us an overview of the game’s gameplay mechanics and systems.

Hyper Scape Open Beta is now available, Official Cinematic Trailer released
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/hyper-scape-open-beta-is-now-available-official-cinematic-trailer-released/
Ubisoft has announced that the Open Beta phase for its battle royale multiplayer game, Hyper Scape, is now available. In order to celebrate this announcement, the publisher has also released a new cinematic trailer that you can find below.
>> You can sign in from UPlay.

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla officially releases on November 17th, gets new gameplay trailer
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/assassins-creed-valhalla-officially-releases-on-november-17th-gets-new-gameplay-trailer/
Earlier today, we reported on Assassin’s Creed Valhalla’s leaked release date. And as you may have guessed, Ubisoft has now confirmed that this new Assassin’s Creed game will release on November 17th. Moreover, the publisher released a new gameplay trailer that you can find below.
>> And here are some new screenshots

Here are the first official screenshots for Far Cry 6
https://www.dsogaming.com/screenshot-news/here-are-the-first-official-screenshots-for-far-cry-6/
Ubisoft has just released the first official screenshots for Far Cry 6. These screenshots will give you an idea of the graphics that this latest part in the Far Cry series will have. And, although Ubisoft did not reveal any tech details, we can assume that Far Cry 6 uses an enhanced version of the Dunia Engine.

Microsoft Flight Simulator releases on August 18th, gets new official 4K trailer
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/microsoft-flight-simulator-releases-on-august-18th-gets-new-official-4k-trailer/
Microsoft has just announced that Microsoft Flight Simulator will release on August 18th. In order to celebrate this announcement, the team has released a brand new 4K trailer that you can find below.