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SALES /PLAYER COUNT & DEALS

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Co-op survival action RPG, Enshrouded, hits one million sales in four days
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/co-op-survival-action-rpg-enshrouded-hits-one-million-sales-in-four-days/
Keen Games released last week its co-op survival action RPG, Enshrouded, on Steam Early Access. And, in just four days, this new survival game has managed to sell over one million units.
Enshrouded supports both solo and co-op modes. Each session can support up to 16 players. In this game, players can venture into a vast world, vanquish punishing bosses, build grand halls and forge their path.

Farming Simulator 22 has sold over 6 million units
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/farming-simulator-22-has-sold-over-6-million-units/
Giants Software shared some exciting news. Its latest FS game, Farming Simulator 22, has sold over 6 million copies. Farming Simulator 22 was released in November 2021, and it took two and a half years to reach this incredible milestone.
Farming Simulator 22 comes with lots of cool new stuff. You get to do more things and have more freedom in the game. Now, you can do things like mulching and picking up stones in the fields. They also made the build mode better, so you can add greenhouses and beehives. Plus, there’s an improved character creator, so you can make your own character in the game.

Steam brings new deals, sales and weeklong deals:

• I'm not sure if I already posted it or not, but Curve Games has a New Year Sale with up to 90% discounts that will last... another 26 hours: https://store.steampowered.com/developer/curvedigital/sale/curvenewyear2024
• The StoryTeller's Festival 2024 has up to 80% discounts. Most, but not all, the deals will last until the 4th of February: https://store.steampowered.com/sale/TheStorytellersFestival2024
• BallisticNG will be 30% off until February, 5th: https://store.steampowered.com/app/473770/BallisticNG/
• Pizza Tower is going to be 33% off until the 5th: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2231450/Pizza_Tower/
• The Sonic Franchise Sale (the page only has a fraction of the Sonic games, but they're all on sale), comes with up to 75% discounts until the 5th: https://store.steampowered.com/sale/SonicFranchiseSale2024
• The Games in Sweden 2024 Sale features up to 90% discounts until, once again, the 5th of February: https://store.steampowered.com/sale/GamesinSweden
• The Quebec Games Celebration 2024 Sale brings up to 90% discounts during... well, it's hard to say. I've seen some deals that end on the 5th, some on the 10th and some others will last until the 12th, so check it out by yourselves: https://store.steampowered.com/sale/quebec2024
• And here's a small sample of the weeklong deals:
  • Becastled, still in Early Access, is 20% off: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1330460/Becastled/
  • Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed Ecto Edition is 35% off: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2383990/Ghostbusters_Spirits_Unleashed_Ecto_Edition/
  • pureya gets a 50% deal: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1268960/pureya/
  • Power of Ten is 60% off: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1319550/Power_of_Ten/
  • Out of Space gets a 75% discount: https://store.steampowered.com/app/400080/Out_of_Space/
  • And the last one, BEAUTIFUL DESOLATION, is going to be 80% off: https://store.steampowered.com/app/912570/BEAUTIFUL_DESOLATION/

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MODS, EMULATORS & FAN PROJECTS

New mods for Sekiro and Elden Ring enable dynamic shadows from static lights
https://www.dsogaming.com/mods/new-mods-for-sekiro-and-elden-ring-enable-dynamic-shadows-from-static-lights/
Modder ‘BostonAirportNavmeshFix’ has released a pretty cool mod for Sekiro and Elden Ring that enables dynamic shadows from static lights. Therefore, both of these FromSoftware games will look more realistic than before.
According to its description, the mod introduces dynamic shadowcasting light to the different light sources. In other words, static lights can now cast shadows. This will bring a new level of realism and immersion to the game. Additionally, it will create a new breathtaking visual experience that enhances the atmospheric depth of the game. Or at least that’s what the modder claims.
From what I could see, only the main characters can have dynamic shadows. Various environmental objects do not seem to have dynamic shadows. So that’s kind of a bummer. Despite that, though, this mod can improve the visuals of these two games.
>> The article has some screenshots.

GAMING NEWS

Assassin’s Creed Red rumored to come out in November 2024, first gameplay trailer to air in July 2024
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/assassins-creed-red-rumored-to-come-out-in-november-2024-first-gameplay-trailer-to-air-in-july-2024/
Rumor alert everyone. BunnyTheVillain, a Ubisoft Partner and Content Creator, says she has some inside info on the next main Assassin’s Creed game called Assassin’s Creed Red. So, let’s dive in, shall we?
According to the rumor, Ubisoft will officially reveal this game in May 2024. Then, in July 2024, the French company will air its first gameplay trailer at its Ubi Forward event. And finally, the game will most likely come out in November 2024.