{"id":711,"date":"2025-03-06T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-06T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beyoutifybymeia.com\/?p=711"},"modified":"2025-03-10T13:21:42","modified_gmt":"2025-03-10T13:21:42","slug":"unfinished-business-cyborgs-goblins-and-lovecraftian-horrors-reign-at-nacon-connect-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beyoutifybymeia.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/06\/unfinished-business-cyborgs-goblins-and-lovecraftian-horrors-reign-at-nacon-connect-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Unfinished Business: Cyborgs, Goblins and Lovecraftian Horrors Reign at Nacon Connect 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<article id=\"single-207259\" class=\"mssrc-features font--sans has-light-theme has--branding\" data-clarity-region=\"article\">\n<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<header class=\"xwsrc-block-post-header is-style-fifty-fifty has-high-density has-text-align-left\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column flex-basis-50\">\n<div class=\"post-header__content has-text-align-left\">\n<ul class=\"post-tags__list\">\n<li class=\"post-tags__item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/games\/\" class=\"kicker post__meta--category\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Category: <\/span>Games<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2025\/03\/\" class=\"kicker\">March 6, 2025<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<h1 class=\"h2\">Unfinished Business: Cyborgs, Goblins and Lovecraftian Horrors Reign at Nacon Connect 2025<\/h1>\n<div class=\"post-header__author post-header__author--line\">\n<div class=\"post-header__author__bylines\">\n<ul class=\"post-header__author__list\">\n<li class=\"post-header__author__list__item\"><span class=\"post-header__author__name\">Cryss Leonhart, Lead Community Manager, Nacon<\/span><span class=\"post-header__author__position d--block\"><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column flex-basis-50\">\n<div class=\"post-header__image\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2025\/03\/06\/nacon-connect-2025-reveals\/\" class=\"featured-image size-large default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/beyoutifybymeia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Nacon-Connect-Wire-Article-Main-Image-ec90103eb433a3344502-1024x576-1.jpg\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"post__content\">\n<section class=\"xwsrc-block-content-block\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column flex-basis-50 push--25 column--content\">\n<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<p>A famous philosopher once said that cosmic forces coalesce during each rotation of the Earth around the Sun, calling forth a Nacon Connect from the aether. I for one, am not a man who questions the wisdom of unnamed famous philosophers or things that strangers tell me on the internet.<\/p>\n<p>Jokes aside, what I can tell you is that the 2025 edition of Nacon Connect was an absolute banger. And for those of you who missed it, let me share with you some of the biggest reveals and most exciting news from the show.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss | Reveal Trailer\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nWfjqlrwpI0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p><em>Having trouble sleeping again?<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Like a nightmare from which you never awake; Nacon Connect started with the reveal of <strong><em>Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss<\/em><\/strong>. With conflict over Earth\u2019s dwindling resources, corporations turn to the depths of the ocean, unaware of the horrors that lie beneath the surface of the waves.<\/p>\n<p>Dive into the depths of the Pacific, investigating the disappearance of a group of miners with the help of your AI companion, Key, all the while resisting the calls of Cthulhu as you desperately cling to your sanity.<\/p>\n<p>Get ready to delve into Lovecraftian madness when this exciting investigative thriller comes to Xbox Series X|S in 2026.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Edge of Memories<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Edge of Memories | Gameplay Teaser\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nTuVLpJK6VQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>The recently revealed <strong><em>Edge of Memories<\/em><\/strong> also got its first gameplay reveal during the Nacon Connect. The beautiful, serene landscapes of Avaris are under the threat of a powerful corrupting influence, Corrosion, as it spreads across the land. Mutating anything in its path into horrific abominations.<\/p>\n<p>As a Soul Whisperer, it\u2019s your job to travel the world, easing the people of their burdens, and fighting back against the monsters inhabiting the world. During her journey, Eline awakens to a mysterious power that may hold the answer to thwarting the oncoming apocalypse.<\/p>\n<p><em>Edge of Memories<\/em> will be coming to Xbox Series X|S in Fall 2025.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Styx: Blades of Greed<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Styx: Blades of Greed | Reveal Trailer\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vgUzP9ms8l0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Everyone\u2019s favorite Green Goblin is back! No, not that one! This one doesn\u2019t need a fancy metal suit to cause mayhem, a couple of Quartz crystals and a trap or two will do more than enough damage.<\/p>\n<p>Fans of stealth games can rejoice as Styx is making a triumphant comeback with new powers and tools. But this time he\u2019s unshackled, pursuing his own goals, building his crew aboard a zeppelin while navigating a world on the brink of war. Though that is the perfect time to cause a l\u0336i\u0336t\u0336t\u0336l\u0336e\u0336 \u00a0lot of chaos in this dark fantasy universe.<\/p>\n<p>Go goblin mode and get greedy cause<strong><em> Styx: Blades of Greed<\/em><\/strong> comes to Xbox Series X|S in Fall 2025.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hell is Us<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Hell is Us | Investigation Trailer\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VdBUN1jLg7Q?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Take an extended look at upcoming action-adventure game, <strong><em>Hell is Us<\/em><\/strong> ahead of its launch later this year. An ongoing civil war has divided the country and led to the appearance of strange supernatural creatures as our hero Remi returns to Hadea, slipping through the blockade to uncover the secrets of his past.<\/p>\n<p>The onus for progression in <em>Hell is Us<\/em> is on the player, there are no quest markers, no map, nor a compass pointing you in the direction of your next objective. You\u2019re on an investigation, finding things that interest you as you go. What you do or don\u2019t discover is entirely down to how much you\u2019re willing to engage with the world. The secrets are yours to own.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re excited to welcome you into Hadeo on September 4 when <em>Hell is Us<\/em> comes to Xbox Series X|S. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/games\/store\/hell-is-us\/9n9097g0xzmb\">pre-order the game here!<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu | Reveal Trailer\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lEXON1oJmWA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>The next project from Chilean developer ACE Team was revealed at Nacon Connect. Grab some friends, gear up aboard your galleon, and depart for a cursed jungle inspired by the horror stories of H.P Lovecraft.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not only the supernatural horrors lying in wait within the dense forest that will challenge you, but your sanity. As the madness starts to seep in, the lines between reality and hallucination blur, with potentially disastrous consequences.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu<\/em><\/strong> will be coming to Xbox Series X|S in 2025.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>RoboCop: Rogue City \u2013 Unfinished Business<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"RoboCop: Rogue City - Unfinished Business | Reveal Trailer\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rb6kBs26c_Y?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Crime doesn\u2019t pay, but it doesn\u2019t stop the bad guys from trying in this stand-alone follow-up to <strong><em>RoboCop: Rogue City<\/em><\/strong>. OCP\u2019s latest project, OmniTower, a massive complex built for the residents of Old Detroit has been seized by a group of highly trained mercenaries who shoot first and ask questions\u2026 well never.<\/p>\n<p>Equipped with cutting-edge technology, you\u2019ll need a new arsenal to take these mercs down. Literally freeze them in their tracks with the Cryo Cannon or use the mini-gun to deliver maximum discomfort. Throughout the campaign, you\u2019ll also be able to play as Alex Murphy before the events of the first film, uncovering more of his past before he became the iconic RoboCop.<\/p>\n<p><em>RoboCop: Rogue City<\/em> \u2013 <em>Unfinished Business<\/em> is coming to Xbox Series X|S in Summer 2025.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>But wait, there\u2019s more!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=27o4fwTV2K0&amp;feature=youtu.be\">Romeo and Juliet are coming to <strong><em>Ravenswatch<\/em><\/strong> as a free DLC in May<\/a>. <em><strong>Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown<\/strong><\/em> is gearing up for its 3<sup>rd<\/sup> season, with new missions, AI difficulty options, new cars, and more on the way. Daedalic even joined the event, showcasing a few upcoming titles of their own. Check out the Xbox playlist for all this year\u2019s show trailers! \u00a0<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<p>We\u2019ve got a sale running on Xbox right now. So, if you\u2019re interested in patrolling the streets of Old Detroit as RoboCop, joining the Ravenswatch, or exploring the new Ibiza map recently added to <em>Test Drive Unlimited<\/em>, there\u2019s no better time than now to jump in!<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/store\/productid\/9pkf2ldfpxtn\"><em>RoboCop: Rogue City<\/em><\/a> \u2013 67%\u00a0Off<\/li>\n<li><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/store\/productid\/9p4nx9rd7frg\">Ravenswatch<\/a><\/em> \u2013 40%\u00a0Off<\/li>\n<li><em><a href=\"http:\/\/Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown GOLD EDITION: 50% Off https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/store\/productid\/9p6rdp4bwm48\">Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown<\/a><\/em> Gold Edition \u2013 50%\u00a0Off<\/li>\n<li><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/store\/productid\/9n88vqsffqkn\">Taxi Life<\/a> <\/em>Supporter Edition \u2013 60%\u00a0Off<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>.post-template-default .xwsrc-block-content-block .wp-block-column.flex-basis-50.push&#8211;25.column&#8211;content {<br \/>\n\tflex: 100%;<br \/>\n\tmargin-left: 0;<br \/>\n}<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<aside aria-labelledby=\"related-stories--207259__title\" id=\"related-stories--207259\" class=\"curated-content-panel\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-border--top\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column flex-basis-30\">\n<h2 id=\"related-stories--207259__title\">\n                        Related Stories <span class=\"sr-only\"> for \u201cUnfinished Business: Cyborgs, Goblins and Lovecraftian Horrors Reign at Nacon Connect 2025\u201d<\/span><br \/>\n                    <\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp=block-column flex-basis-70\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<article class=\"wp-block-column flex-basis-33\">\n                                                <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2025\/03\/07\/core-keeper-boss-stomps-sandbox-adventure\/\" class=\"featured-image size-full-size default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"attachment-full-size size-full-size wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"Core Keeper - Bags &amp; 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