Opus Magnum is Now Available on Steam and is 10% off!*

Opus Magnum is the latest open-ended puzzle game from Zachtronics, the creators of SpaceChem, Infinifactory, and SHENZHEN I/O. Design and build machines that assemble potions, poisons, and more using the alchemical engineer’s most advanced tool: the transmutation engine!

*Offer ends December 14 at 10AM Pacific Time

G’day from Defiant Development! Hand of Fate 2 is launching on Xbox One today and we’d like to take the time to explain the way our weird and wonderful game works.

Like the original, Hand of Fate 2 is a dungeon crawler set in a dark fantasy world, where players must master a living board game of infinitely replayable quests. Every stage of the adventure is drawn from a deck of cards collected and curated by the player, and these cards represent everything from finding a magical sword in a cave to being ambushed on the road by an ogre.

Players need to build their adventure deck wisely, as their opponent, the enigmatic Dealer, has challenging cards of his own that must be countered through strategic card selection, roleplaying, tactical real-time combat and sometimes, just dumb luck.

Hand of Fate 2‘s new campaign mode is built around 22 challenging scenarios that will push players’ deckbuilding skills to the limit. Are you smart enough to untangle an assassination plot against the head of the thieves guild? Can you build a fortress strong enough to withstand a Viking assault? Are you brave enough to escort a simple farmer back home to meet his ex? (That last one might surprise you!)

Our challenges are designed for multiple playthroughs, so if you don’t get the gold medal in the battle against Drakmar the Mighty, don’t fret! Jump ahead, unlock some new equipment and encounters, and come back with a fresh deck. There are multiple solutions to each problem, so get experimenting!

Everyone at Defiant put their heart and soul into developing Hand of Fate 2 and we hope it shows in the final product. We’ve got big plans for the game in 2018, so if you want to keep up with our latest updates, check out our Twitter (@defiantdev) or Facebook pages.

See you at the table!

Well, it’s here, the Champions’ Ballad DLC / Pack 2 for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild on Wii U and Switch. It’s an exciting release, especially as Nintendo went all Hollywood with an ‘out tonight’ announcement during The Game Awards – it was a great moment.

If, for some reason, you’re actually on the fence about jumping into this DLC right away, we’ve put together a little video above explaining why you should be excited. Not that you need to be convinced, right?

Let us know how you’re getting on with this DLC in the comments.

SUPERHOT: MIND CONTROL DELETE is Now Available on Steam Early Access!

ONE OF US, ONE OF US. Still outnumbered, still outgunned. Enemies swirl around you in a storm of slow motion violence. Battle after battle, each fallen foe pushes you closer to the secrets hiding in the game. You feel an obsession set in. Good it’s just a game. Good you can just stop.

This week at Bungie, we’re looking forward to new reasons to play Destiny 2.

The development team has shared some details on how the game is about to change. We’ve started an ongoing conversation to discuss the state of Destiny 2, and outlined the direction we’d like to take moving forward. Updates are inbound to add new content, alter existing systems, and address some bugs that have impacted the player experience. If you haven’t tuned in, we have two ways to get caught up:

Curse of Osiris: On the Runway

If you were looking forward to the fashion show that was cancelled this week, we still have a small glimpse of the gear that’s coming with Destiny 2’s first expansion. If you wish to remain unspoiled, scroll on. We fully understand the desire for discovery while you’re playing the game. If you want an idea of what gear you’ll be adding to your inventory, here’s a taste:

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These new pieces of armor and weapons, and more, will be waiting for you next week, out in the wild.

Pre-flight Check

If you’re like Cayde-6, you may jump into battle without preparing for what’s to come. Destiny Player Support is here to keep you from falling victim to any Vex traps that may cause infinite time loops.

This is our report.

Server Maintenance: Final Countdown

Planned maintenance that was originally scheduled for Thursday been postponed to Friday, December 1, 2017. All information concerning this maintenance window may be seen on the Destiny Server Updates and Status Help Article.

• 8 AM PST: Maintenance start
• 9 AM PST: Remaining players removed from activities
• 2 PM PST: Expected completion

Additionally, we are planning a final maintenance period for Tuesday, December 5, 2017. At the conclusion of this maintenance, Curse of Osiris will be released. Stay tuned to @BungieHelp for further announcements detailing expected downtime, and the expected release time of Curse of Osiris.

Pre-Load and Storage Requirements

Players may begin to pre-load Curse of Osiris starting at 8 AM PST on December 5, 2017. The following storage requirements must be available to begin pre-loading content:

• PlayStation 4: 88 GB
• Xbox One: 44 GB
• PC: 68 GB

For additional information on storage requirements, please see this Help Article. If you have any issues during the download and update process, please follow troubleshooting steps listed here.

Daily and Weekly Reset Change: 1700 UTC

As announced in a previous update, Daily and Weekly Reset will be changing next Tuesday with the release of Curse of Osiris.

The following is a short list of time zone conversions from 1700 UTC. If you do not see your local time below, we advise using an online time zone converter to prepare for the upcoming change.

• 9 AM PST
• 12 PM EST
• 5 PM GMT
• 8 PM MSK
• 2 AM JST
• 4 AM AEDT
• 6 AM NZDT

We’ll be monitoring the #Help forum throughout launch to ensure a smooth takeoff. Stay tuned to Help.bungie.net for upcoming support content about Curse of Osiris.

Keep ‘em rolling

Movie of the Week: Destiny Girl

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Honorable Mention: Antagonize

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It’s been a busy week. We’ve begun a conversation that we’re looking to continue as Destiny 2 evolves. While Cozmo is out, I’ll be collecting feedback and forwarding it to the development team, whether it concerns our recent round of blog content or how you feel about Curse of Osiris once it’s in your hands. Even after Cozmo’s back, I’ll continue to lend a hand in the process. Your concerns are heard, your passion is vital, and we’re looking to keep you coming back for more.

Next stop, Mercury.

Cheers,

-dmg04