New on Steam: A gigantic release week full of big names awaits you

An insane week on Steam is coming up: three hotly anticipated new releases are just waiting to break player records.

The coming week promises to be a real highlight for you, because several hotly anticipated releases are in the starting blocks – and they are all among the most-wanted games on Steam.

So let’s not waste any time and see what potential blockbuster new releases are in store for you on Steam in the next few days.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2 takes place in the grim world of Wraeclast, which after twenty years of peace is once again threatened by a dark force. The power-hungry Earl of Ogham seeks to control the Seed of Corruption, unleashing monsters, the undead, and chaos.

So you must face this danger, track down the source of the evil and save Wraeclast from ultimate ruin. On your way, you will meet all sorts of mysterious characters, discover long-forgotten civilizations and fight countless bosses.

In terms of gameplay, PoE2 takes a completely different direction from its predecessor: Although its Action-RPG roots are still clearly visible, the gameplay feels noticeably more “souls-like”. Instead of using one-button builds to plough through hundreds of enemies in seconds, you have to approach battles much more methodically.

If you want to know whether the game is right for you, read our Early Access review just in time for the release.

Marvel Rivals

Marvel Rivals; is a 6v6 third-person shooter in the style of Overwatch, in which you compete against each other as iconic Marvel heroes and villains. Each character has unique abilities that you are guaranteed to recognize from comics, cartoons, and movies.

The game is based on a Free2Play model, but according to developer Netease, all upcoming heroes should be playable for free and microtransactions should only be cosmetic. We’ll find out by Friday at the latest when the game is released whether this is the case.

Delta Force

Delta Force returns as a tactical multiplayer shooter with large-scale battles, reminiscent of the epic battles of Battlefield. In Havoc Warfare mode, you fight with up to 64 players simultaneously on land, sea, and in the air, supported by controllable vehicles such as tanks and helicopters.

The Hazard Operations mode, on the other hand, brings an Escape from Tarkov feeling by having you collect loot and extract it safely. A single-player campaign based on the Black Hawk Down campaign from the sixth installment of the series will follow later.

Other exciting Steam releases of the week

Tuesday, December 3

• ANTONBLAST: In this platformer, you blast your way through countless levels as Dynamite Anton to confront Satan himself – because he has stolen your beloved schnapps.
• Diesel Legacy: The Brazen Age: This hand-drawn beat ’em up à la Street Fighter dares to do something new. Here you fight in 2v2 mode simultaneously with a partner, and even after your death you can continue to support your teammate.

Wednesday, December 4th

• Slopecrashers: In this racing game, you race down the slopes on skis, snowboards and sleds, perform cool stunts and collect combat items like in Mario Kart. Anyone who played Snowboard Kids on the Nintendo 64 back in the day will feel right at home here.

Thursday, December 5

• Infinity Nikki: In this sweet open-world adventure, you take on the role of Nikki, who collects different outfits to unlock new skills that you can use to solve puzzles and explore the game world. According to the official website, over 36 million people are waiting for the game – but it’s questionable whether the average GlobalESportNews reader is one of them.

• Fantasian Neo Dimension: A classic turn-based JRPG from Square Enix, by Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi – and composer Nobuo Uematsu is on board too. However, the role-playing game also wants to offer some innovative elements. You can control projectiles in combat to hit multiple enemies.
• Overthrown (Early Access): A city builder from a third-person perspective. You build buildings, automate all kinds of processes by assigning tasks to your citizens, and defend your fantasy town from monsters and bandits in real-time battles.

Friday, December 6th

• Ripple in Dirac Sea: Multiplayer Extraction à la Escape from Tarkov, but with Vikings, Valkyries and other characters from Norse mythology.

Well, have we sparked your curiosity? Why not drop us a line in the comments and tell us which games you’re most looking forward to in the upcoming week – even if we already have a hunch that it might be a certain action role-playing game. As always, we’re eager to hear your thoughts!