Square Enix has announced that the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions of Marvel's Avengers will arrive on March 18, 2021. Announced in the latest Marvel's Avengers War Table, these next-gen versions will be released alongside Hawkeye and his Operation, Hawkeye - Future Imperfect. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/02/16/marvels-avengers-next-gen-story-trailer"] It's important to note that, not only will those who own Marvel's Avengers on PS4 or Xbox One be able to upgrade to the next-gen versions for free, the game will support cross-generation play between PlayStation and Xbox consoles and players will also be able to transfer their saves between versions. Marvel's Avengers on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S will feature upgraded visuals and framerate, "significantly faster load times," improved destruction, and "Heroic detail." On PS5, there will be unique haptic feedback for each hero that will be felt when using the DualSense controller. Soon, those on PS5 and Xbox Series X will be able to experience Marvel's Avengers story in a new way, alongside both Hawkeye's DLC and the previously released DLC for Kate Bishop. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/02/16/marvels-avengers-operation-hawkeye-future-imperfect-trailer"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com. Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

Square Enix has announced that Clint Barton's Hawkeye and his operation, Hawkeye - Future Imperfect will be joining Marvel's Avengers on March 18, 2021. Announced in the latest Marvel's Avengers War Table, Hawkeye arrives on the same day as the PS5 and Xbox Series X versions of Marvel's Avengers. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/02/16/marvels-avengers-war-table-deep-dive-hawkeye-video"] The latest War Table's gameplay was captured entirely on PS5, and gives a deep dive into Chapter 2 of Season 1 with Operation Hawkeye - Future Imperfect.

Operation Hawkeye - Future Imperfect's Story

Clint's story is one that takes place in the present time and one that gives a glimpse of a possible, much darker future. The lead up to this story takes place in the Kate Bishop DLC that was released in December 2020. This wastelands of this new operation is heavily inspired by the Old Man Hawkeye comic series, especially the Eye for an Eye collection. In the comics, the world's villains organized to eliminate all superheroes, and the world collapsed from there. Hawkeye was spared and had to watch the tragedy take place, all while working towards the moment he eventually avenges the fallen heroes. In Marvel's Avengers, Old Man Hawkeye retired. When the Kree invasion happened, he wasn't part of the fight and has tried to make up for it for decades. He also has been following Nick Fury's trail through the wastelands to make things right. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/02/16/marvels-avengers-operation-hawkeye-future-imperfect-trailer"] In the present time, younger Hawkeye has "business to deal with in his Brooklyn apartment." This part of the story in inspired by the Hawkeye comic run My Life as a Weapon. He will also have the help a few friends, including Lucky, the most adorable eye-patched dog. Hawkeye and his friends will also have to deal with a new threat - the supreme leader Maestro. After a devastating nuclear war that destroyed most of Earth, the Hulk is driven insane by the immense loss that followed. Absorbing excess radiation from the nuclear fallout, alongside other things, The Hulk becomes Maestro and decides to rebuild the world in his own image. He takes out every remaining superhero and villain and rests on a throne surrounded by the trophies of his defeated enemies. Maestro first appeared in The Incredible Hulk: Future Imperfect #1 in December 1992. The wastelands will be a new region available on the War Table and, alongside Hawkeye - Future Imperfect missions, there will be Villain Sectors and other missions that will continue to appear. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/02/16/marvels-avengers-next-gen-story-trailer"]

Hawkeye's Skills and Arrow Types

Clint's bow skills are second-to-none in the Marvel Universe, and his sword abilities were created using inspiration from his Ronin period. Hawkeye's Quickdraw Reflexes allows him to sidestep incoming attacks and parry with a fast, staggering bow shot. His Dead Eye Skill can focus his aim on a single opponent, increasing damage and his enemy's reaction with razor arrows. Clint can also use ten different arrow types, including Grapple Arrows, Boomerang Arrows, Implosion Arrows, Tripwire Shot, Rocket Arrows, Pulsar  Arrows, Nightstorm Arrows, Recovery Arrows, and his Ultimate Heroic Hunter's Arrow. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com. Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

Square Enix has announced that Clint Barton's Hawkeye and his operation, Hawkeye - Future Imperfect will be joining Marvel's Avengers on March 18, 2021. Announced in the latest Marvel's Avengers War Table, Hawkeye arrives on the same day as the PS5 and Xbox Series X versions of Marvel's Avengers. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/02/16/marvels-avengers-war-table-deep-dive-hawkeye-video"] The latest War Table's gameplay was captured entirely on PS5, and gives a deep dive into Chapter 2 of Season 1 with Operation Hawkeye - Future Imperfect.

Operation Hawkeye - Future Imperfect's Story

Clint's story is one that takes place in the present time and one that gives a glimpse of a possible, much darker future. The lead up to this story takes place in the Kate Bishop DLC that was released in December 2020. This wastelands of this new operation is heavily inspired by the Old Man Hawkeye comic series, especially the Eye for an Eye collection. In the comics, the world's villains organized to eliminate all superheroes, and the world collapsed from there. Hawkeye was spared and had to watch the tragedy take place, all while working towards the moment he eventually avenges the fallen heroes. In Marvel's Avengers, Old Man Hawkeye retired. When the Kree invasion happened, he wasn't part of the fight and has tried to make up for it for decades. He also has been following Nick Fury's trail through the wastelands to make things right. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/02/16/marvels-avengers-operation-hawkeye-future-imperfect-trailer"] In the present time, younger Hawkeye has "business to deal with in his Brooklyn apartment." This part of the story in inspired by the Hawkeye comic run My Life as a Weapon. He will also have the help a few friends, including Lucky, the most adorable eye-patched dog. Hawkeye and his friends will also have to deal with a new threat - the supreme leader Maestro. After a devastating nuclear war that destroyed most of Earth, the Hulk is driven insane by the immense loss that followed. Absorbing excess radiation from the nuclear fallout, alongside other things, The Hulk becomes Maestro and decides to rebuild the world in his own image. He takes out every remaining superhero and villain and rests on a throne surrounded by the trophies of his defeated enemies. Maestro first appeared in The Incredible Hulk: Future Imperfect #1 in December 1992. The wastelands will be a new region available on the War Table and, alongside Hawkeye - Future Imperfect missions, there will be Villain Sectors and other missions that will continue to appear. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/02/16/marvels-avengers-next-gen-story-trailer"]

Hawkeye's Skills and Arrow Types

Clint's bow skills are second-to-none in the Marvel Universe, and his sword abilities were created using inspiration from his Ronin period. Hawkeye's Quickdraw Reflexes allows him to sidestep incoming attacks and parry with a fast, staggering bow shot. His Dead Eye Skill can focus his aim on a single opponent, increasing damage and his enemy's reaction with razor arrows. Clint can also use ten different arrow types, including Grapple Arrows, Boomerang Arrows, Implosion Arrows, Tripwire Shot, Rocket Arrows, Pulsar  Arrows, Nightstorm Arrows, Recovery Arrows, and his Ultimate Heroic Hunter's Arrow. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com. Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

Dandy Ace, the upcoming roguelike action-RPG with shades of Hades, arrives for PC via Steam on March 25. It will arrive for Nintendo Switch, as well as PlayStation and Xbox consoles, this summer. Developed by Mad Mimic and published by Neowiz, the game sees you take on the role of a magician fighting their way to defeat the Green-Eyed Illusionist in an ever-shifting palace. The mechanical intrigue comes from the game's approach to attacks – on every run, you'll pick up magical cards to slot into your attacks, each with different abilities. But every card can also be used as an upgrade for an existing attack (a poisonous explosion attack might add a poison effect to another ability, for example) – Mad Mimic promises over a thousand combinations of cards, all-in-all. Check out a new trailer below: [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/02/16/dandy-ace-official-trailer"] When it launches, the game will come with a bespoke Twitch mode, in which streamers can request aid from viewers (although the viewers can cause them more problems, should they wish). For those interested, the game has a demo out now on Steam. Publisher Neowiz recently released retro roguelite Skul the Hero Slayer, which we awarded an 8/10 review, saying it was "an original take on a well-established genre, using its novel head-swapping mechanic to put a plethora of unique playable characters front and center." [poilib element="accentDivider"] Joe Skrebels is IGN's Executive Editor of News. Follow him on Twitter. Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com.  

Dandy Ace, the upcoming roguelike action-RPG with shades of Hades, arrives for PC via Steam on March 25. It will arrive for Nintendo Switch, as well as PlayStation and Xbox consoles, this summer. Developed by Mad Mimic and published by Neowiz, the game sees you take on the role of a magician fighting their way to defeat the Green-Eyed Illusionist in an ever-shifting palace. The mechanical intrigue comes from the game's approach to attacks – on every run, you'll pick up magical cards to slot into your attacks, each with different abilities. But every card can also be used as an upgrade for an existing attack (a poisonous explosion attack might add a poison effect to another ability, for example) – Mad Mimic promises over a thousand combinations of cards, all-in-all. Check out a new trailer below: [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/02/16/dandy-ace-official-trailer"] When it launches, the game will come with a bespoke Twitch mode, in which streamers can request aid from viewers (although the viewers can cause them more problems, should they wish). For those interested, the game has a demo out now on Steam. Publisher Neowiz recently released retro roguelite Skul the Hero Slayer, which we awarded an 8/10 review, saying it was "an original take on a well-established genre, using its novel head-swapping mechanic to put a plethora of unique playable characters front and center." [poilib element="accentDivider"] Joe Skrebels is IGN's Executive Editor of News. Follow him on Twitter. Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com.  

Amazon has delayed its upcoming MMO New World from Spring 2021 to August 31, 2021. Amazon shared the news in a development update, saying that one of the main reasons for the delay was the "compelling end-game features we believe are important to include at launch." [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/02/16/new-world-developer-update-amazons-mmo-gets-a-new-release-date"] The team also shared that, since last August's Preview Event, the team has "polished the combat system, added quest variety, expanded weapon and armor variety, added fishing, expanded the map to include a new region Reekwater, overhauled our crafting system, and continued to add mid-game and end-game content." New World's Alpha will be continuing in the "months to come" and it plans on expanding testing by standing up EU servers on March 30, 2021. The Closed Beta test will begin on July 20, 2021, and those who pre-order the game will gain access to it. The Closed Beta test will let players explore Ebonscale Reach (a new end-game zone in Aeternum), try their hands at five-player Expeditions, check out the 20v20 Outpost Rush, and much more. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=every-game-delay-announced-in-2021&captions=true"] For more on New World, check out our hands-on time with Amazon's new MMO and a look at New World's promising high-level PvE zones. Additionally, check out a recent report that detailed some of of the struggles going on at Amazon Game Studios, including with New World. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com. Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

Amazon has delayed its upcoming MMO New World from Spring 2021 to August 31, 2021. Amazon shared the news in a development update, saying that one of the main reasons for the delay was the "compelling end-game features we believe are important to include at launch." [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/02/16/new-world-developer-update-amazons-mmo-gets-a-new-release-date"] The team also shared that, since last August's Preview Event, the team has "polished the combat system, added quest variety, expanded weapon and armor variety, added fishing, expanded the map to include a new region Reekwater, overhauled our crafting system, and continued to add mid-game and end-game content." New World's Alpha will be continuing in the "months to come" and it plans on expanding testing by standing up EU servers on March 30, 2021. The Closed Beta test will begin on July 20, 2021, and those who pre-order the game will gain access to it. The Closed Beta test will let players explore Ebonscale Reach (a new end-game zone in Aeternum), try their hands at five-player Expeditions, check out the 20v20 Outpost Rush, and much more. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=every-game-delay-announced-in-2021&captions=true"] For more on New World, check out our hands-on time with Amazon's new MMO and a look at New World's promising high-level PvE zones. Additionally, check out a recent report that detailed some of of the struggles going on at Amazon Game Studios, including with New World. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com. Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

Disney has unveiled a new Cruella movie poster for its live-action 101 Dalmations prequel ahead of the official trailer being released tomorrow. The Cruella Twitter account dropped the first in what's likely to be a litter of promotional content for the Emma Stone-led Cruella de Vil movie with the release of a brand new poster. The stark black-and-white image spotlights Stone as the eponymous villain, offering fans another opportunity to glimpse the punk rock stylings of the fashion-obsessed character before the official trailer drops tomorrow. [caption id="attachment_2473702" align="alignnone" width="1688"] Image Credit: Disney[/caption] While 101 Dalmations has previously been given the live-action remake treatment, Disney's next attempt will borrow a page from 2014's Maleficent and focus on the early years of the dog-hating heiress before she became the ruthless and terrifying villain known as Cruella de Vil, with a prequel story that is set against the backdrop of 1970s punk-rock London. The upcoming movie is directed by Craig Gilespie, and also stars Emma Thompson, Joel Fry, Paul Walter Hauser, Emily Beecham, and Mark Strong. It is scheduled to be released on May 28, though there has been no further word on Disney's release strategy for the movie after one report suggested that the studio had been contemplating Disney+ premieres for Cruella, Peter Pan and Wendy, and Pinocchio. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=every-upcoming-disney-live-action-remake&captions=true"] As a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Disney already started to change course with a number of its other planned theatrical releases last year. Mulan premiered on Disney+ in September for a premium price of $29.99, while Pixar's Soul skipped theaters and headed to streaming in December at no additional cost. Disney continued to reassess its release plans as we entered the new year, with the company announcing in January that Robert Zemeckis' remake of Pinocchio had been shifted to a Disney+ release. The live-action retelling of Disney's 1940 animated classic is directed by Robert Zemeckis and stars Tom Hanks as Geppetto. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Adele Ankers is a Freelance Entertainment Journalist. You can reach her on Twitter.

Disney has unveiled a new Cruella movie poster for its live-action 101 Dalmations prequel ahead of the official trailer being released tomorrow. The Cruella Twitter account dropped the first in what's likely to be a litter of promotional content for the Emma Stone-led Cruella de Vil movie with the release of a brand new poster. The stark black-and-white image spotlights Stone as the eponymous villain, offering fans another opportunity to glimpse the punk rock stylings of the fashion-obsessed character before the official trailer drops tomorrow. [caption id="attachment_2473702" align="alignnone" width="1688"] Image Credit: Disney[/caption] While 101 Dalmations has previously been given the live-action remake treatment, Disney's next attempt will borrow a page from 2014's Maleficent and focus on the early years of the dog-hating heiress before she became the ruthless and terrifying villain known as Cruella de Vil, with a prequel story that is set against the backdrop of 1970s punk-rock London. The upcoming movie is directed by Craig Gilespie, and also stars Emma Thompson, Joel Fry, Paul Walter Hauser, Emily Beecham, and Mark Strong. It is scheduled to be released on May 28, though there has been no further word on Disney's release strategy for the movie after one report suggested that the studio had been contemplating Disney+ premieres for Cruella, Peter Pan and Wendy, and Pinocchio. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=every-upcoming-disney-live-action-remake&captions=true"] As a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Disney already started to change course with a number of its other planned theatrical releases last year. Mulan premiered on Disney+ in September for a premium price of $29.99, while Pixar's Soul skipped theaters and headed to streaming in December at no additional cost. Disney continued to reassess its release plans as we entered the new year, with the company announcing in January that Robert Zemeckis' remake of Pinocchio had been shifted to a Disney+ release. The live-action retelling of Disney's 1940 animated classic is directed by Robert Zemeckis and stars Tom Hanks as Geppetto. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Adele Ankers is a Freelance Entertainment Journalist. You can reach her on Twitter.

For the latest news, check out everything announced and revealed at BlizzCon 2021. Last year’s BlizzCon was postponed as the pandemic made it unsafe for Blizzard to hold its usual celebratory gathering at the Anaheim Convention Center. This month it returns, rebranded as BlizzConline, a completely digital event where fans can gather and celebrate their favorite games virtually. It’s also a momentous occasion – Blizzard will be celebrating its 30th anniversary – and if you don’t want to miss it, here’s everything you need to know to join in. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/02/19/blizzconline-2021-livestream"]

BlizzCon 2021 Dates and Time

BlizzCon 2021 (or BlizzConline) will take place on February 19 and 20. On the first day, the show lasts for about 4 hours, kicking off at 2pm PT/5pm ET/10pm GMT and ending around 6pm PT/9pm ET/2am GMT. On day two, the show starts earlier and lasts a smidge longer, picking back up at 12pm PT/3pm ET/8pm GMT and ending at 4:40pm PT/7:30pm ET/12:30am GMT.

BlizzCon Start Times

Day One

• 2pm PT
• 5pm ET
• 10pm GMT

Day Two

• 12pm PT
• 3pm ET
• 8pm GMT

How to Watch BlizzCon 2021

Unlike prior BlizzCons, everyone will be able to watch this year's show from home for free. Yes, that means you don't need to purchase any tickets. We'll be hosting the BlizzConline stream here, the IGN homepage, and on all of our social channels, apps, and more. Here's the full list of places you can watch BlizzCon 2021 with us:

• IGN.com (homepage)
• IGN's Facebook Channel
• IGN’s Twitter
• IGN's Twitch Channel
• IGN’s Youtube Channel
• IGN's TikTok
• IGN's iOS App
• IGN's Android App
• IGN's PlayStation 4 App
• IGN's Xbox One App
• Roku
• IGN App for Android TV
• IGN for Amazon Fire TV
• Apple TV
• IGN 1 on Samsung TV Plus
• Pluto TV
• Plex Live TV

BlizzCon 2021 Schedule

As usual, you can view the full BlizzConline schedule on the official website. The show is split up across six channels, each with a name based on the content that will be primarily shown there.

• Blizzard: On the first day, this will mostly feature newsy panels regarding Blizzard’s main games. On the second day, a Critical Role Diablo campaign.
• World of Warcraft: Every World of Warcraft panel, including What’s Next, Deep Dive, Making of the Wandering Ancient Mount, Voices of the Afterlife, Q&A, The Evolution of Thrall, and Cooking Workshop.
• Hearthstone: Every Hearthstone panel, including Deep Dive, Battlegrounds Exhibition, Q&A, a Blizzard Art Studio on Reno Jackson, Streamer Showdown, and Bartender Bob’s Advice.
• Diablo: Every Diablo panel, including What’s Next, The Voice of Deckard Cain, Developer Roundtable, The Gothic World of Brom, Deep Dive, Q&A, and Artists at Work: Diablo Hive Mother Part 1 and Part 2.
• Overwatch: Every Overwatch panel, including Behind the Scenes of Overwatch 2, The Voices of Overwatch, Creating a Soundtrack, Overwatch League: Shock vs. The World, Community-Made Creations in the Workshop, Overwatch League: Crafts with Soe, and a Blizzard Art Studio on Roadhog.
• Strategy: Starts off as a channel for StarCraft Legends esports and then has a potpourri of panels including Where It All Started: Blizzard’s Early Years, Where It All Started: Blizzard’s Early Years, Artists at Work: CarBot Animation, a Blizzard Art Studio on Tracer followed up by another on Margrave Krexus.

Every channel will broadcast a virtual “march of the Murlocs” and a community showcase on the second day.

BlizzCon 2021 Panels To Watch and What To Expect

If you’re looking to hear news about your favorite Blizzard games, you’ll definitely want to catch the following panels:

• World of Warcraft: What’s Next
• Diablo: What’s Next
• Behind the Scenes of Overwatch 2

They all air at the same time, but the main channel will feature re-broadcasts of Diablo: What's Next and Behind the Scenes of Overwatch 2, in case you want to watch them all. Otherwise, we suggest tuning into the broadcast you’re most excited about so you can watch any potential news live. As for what to expect, we can speculate about a few things thanks to some news and leaks made ahead of the show. Some leaks from earlier this week included a major World of Warcraft: Shadowlands 9.1 patch that will supposedly bring new quests, a raid, a "mega-dungeon", and more. And following on the heels of World of Warcraft: Classic, a re-release of The Burning Crusade expansion is reportedly planned for the show as well. These leaks are unconfirmed, however, so take them with a grain of salt. The CEO of Blizzard, Bobby Kotick, did confirm multiple Warcraft-inspired mobile experiences are in advanced development so it’s possible we’ll get a look at those. Diablo Immortal could make an appearance as well, even if Activision-Blizzard shared during its earnings call that it’s not in the projections for the year. In that same earnings call, Activision-Blizzard announced it has no plans of launching Overwatch 2 or Diablo 4 in 2021, but that doesn’t mean we won’t be getting updates on them. Jeff Kaplan announced an Overwatch 2 update was planned for BlizzConline in a developer update. We’re also due for a quarterly update on Diablo 4 so it’s possible we’ll get that at the show as well. [poilib element="accentDivider"]