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Top Gaming News Today – 18 May 2025
Here’s your quick roundup of the top 10 gaming updates for today. Scroll through for bite-sized highlights!
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1. Elden Ring DLC ‘Shadow of the Erdtree’ Launches May 21
Mark your calendars, Tarnished—FromSoftware just confirmed it. The long-rumored Shadow of the Erdtree DLC drops on May 21, 2025. Expect more than just a few new enemies—this is a whole expansion filled with fresh areas, lore that goes even deeper, and bosses that’ll test your patience and your reflexes. If you’ve stepped away from the Lands Between, now might be the time to pick your sword back up.
2. GTA VI Gets New Trailer and Release Date
It’s really happening—GTA VI is set to launch this October. Rockstar dropped a new trailer that takes us back to Vice City, and yes, it’s as wild as you’d expect. Two main characters, insane weather systems, and the kind of story that looks like it’ll hit harder than ever before. It’s been years in the making, and judging by this teaser, Rockstar hasn’t missed a beat.
4. Steam Spring Sale 2025 Ends Today
One last chance, folks. The Steam Spring Sale 2025 is ending today—and if you’ve been holding off on picking up that wishlist item, now’s the time. From indie gems to massive AAA titles like Hades II and Baldur’s Gate 3, discounts are everywhere. Let your wallet breathe later. Today, we game.
5. Fortnite Adds Marvel: Secret Wars Crossover
Bethesda’s back at it. The upcoming Starfield expansion, Dark Horizon, takes players into deep space—literally. We’re talking rogue AI factions, space station settlements, and enough narrative twists to keep your thrusters hot for hours. If you felt like the base game needed a little more soul, this might be the leap you were waiting for.
6. Starfield Expansion ‘Dark Horizon’ Detailed
It’s really happening—GTA VI is set to launch this October. Rockstar dropped a new trailer that takes us back to Vice City, and yes, it’s as wild as you’d expect. Two main characters, insane weather systems, and the kind of story that looks like it’ll hit harder than ever before. It’s been years in the making, and judging by this teaser, Rockstar hasn’t missed a beat.
7. Nintendo Switch 2 Specs Leaked
The leaks are in—and it looks like Nintendo Switch 2 is getting a serious upgrade. OLED display? Check. DLSS support? Yep. And it’ll still run your old Switch games. Nintendo hasn’t confirmed the release yet, but insiders say late 2025. Get ready for a portable console that actually feels next-gen.
8. Valorant Mobile Beta Expands to EU and India
Valorant Mobile just took a big leap—Riot Games is rolling out the beta in Europe and India now. It’s not a watered-down version either. Same maps, same abilities, same sweaty headshots. Mobile FPS games are having a moment, and Valorant is clearly here to dominate.
9. Ubisoft Teases Assassin’s Creed: Dynasty
Ancient China, finally. Ubisoft teased Assassin’s Creed: Dynasty and it’s already turning heads. Think parkour on palace roofs, martial arts-heavy combat, and dynastic politics layered into the story. It’s expected to hit shelves later this year—and fans of the franchise are all in.
10. Cyberpunk 2077 Hits 40M Sales, Sequel in Development
It’s official—Cyberpunk 2077 has sold over 40 million copies. CD Projekt Red isn’t just celebrating, though. They’ve confirmed a sequel is already in the works. This one’s focused on deeper AI systems, more immersive NPCs, and a story that promises fewer bugs and more brains. Consider us cautiously hyped.
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