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The cutscene shows Miquella in the arena where you battle Malenia, at the base of the Haligtree. It seems to be a memory, depicting Miquella planting a young Haligtree. There are a couple of lines of dialogue associated with the scene – though their exact order is unknown – including Miquella encouraging the sapling to grow and offering it as a gift to Malenia. Interestingly, the sapling visibly grows and even bleeds during the cutscene – a pretty striking visual!

Four years after its release, a previously unseen cutscene from the game has been found. It shows Miquella, Malenia’s brother, creating the enormous Haligtree – the area where players battle Malenia. Lance McDonald, a data mining YouTuber, discovered the footage within the game’s files and shared it publicly for the first time.

Over the years, fans of Elden Ring have often wondered about content that was removed from the game. These cut questlines could have significantly altered our understanding of the Lands Between and the game’s overall story.

Bethesda Game Studios hasn’t been performing as strongly lately, and there are several contributing factors. These include losing skilled employees, problems with their game engine, and a sense of becoming too comfortable. A recent report also points to internal issues with the studio’s leadership, specifically raising concerns about creative director Todd Howard, a highly respected developer in the industry.

Capcom announced that after finishing the game, players can replay the final battle at a higher difficulty. Beating this harder version unlocks Royal Monsters, making almost all monsters in the game appear as tougher versions across all regions. This includes Royal Monster versions of Invasive Monsters and Elder Dragons, so players should get their monsters, tactics, and equipment ready for even more challenging fights!

Many online multiplayer games are now emphasizing features for players who prefer to play alone, offering ways to enjoy the game without needing to commit to a group or deal with the complexities of guilds. Some new games, like Don’t Lose Aggro, are even designed to feel like a multiplayer game but can be played entirely by yourself. Soon, the popular Elder Scrolls Online will also cater to solo players. With the release of Season 1 later this year, ESO will finally include dungeons that can be completed without a team, and that’s fantastic news!

Released in 2025, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 quickly became a top RPG, celebrated for its unique overhead perspective and the freedom it gave players to shape Henry’s development. The game offered an incredibly immersive experience, where every decision meaningfully impacted the story, characters, and world around you. Given its expansive content, enhanced by downloadable additions, a follow-up game seems highly likely in the future.

History buffs know this area was a crucial starting point for the Silk Road. But the Hexi region was also considered a wild, frontier land, and the newly included Liangzhou area perfectly captures that spirit. Instead of vast deserts, you’ll now find snow-covered mountains and fortified towns that marked the edge of the empire.

The latest update to Where Winds Meet introduces the powerful Heng Blade weapon, a new area called Liangzhou featuring icy mountains, challenging bosses, and an expanded story. You’ll also encounter the Raging Tides sect and other exciting content. The game is available now on iOS, Android, PS5, and PC through Steam and the Epic Games Store.

The Elder Scrolls Online shifted away from large expansions last year, opting for smaller, seasonal updates. This year’s ‘Gold Road’ marked the end of their original content strategy and the start of a new approach. After a somewhat slow adjustment in 2025 and recent layoffs at the development studio, many long-time players feared the game might be winding down. However, the announced plans for 2026 and beyond suggest a surprisingly active and evolving future. Only time will tell if these changes are positive for the game.