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The 10 best summer video games to play if you're missing the heatwave
Whether you've been enjoying the hot weather or not there is a way to maintain the summer atmosphere without getting sweaty, via these scorching hot video games. There have been some blistering hot days across Europe, in the last few weeks, but for now at least the heatwave is over. If you want to keep the summer mood going though, you choose to play some video games instead. It can't just be any video games though. You're going to want ones that emulate that summer sensation; the kind that give off warm vibes that make you feel refreshed just by looking at them. Given how many games prefer a dark, miserable-looking post apocalypse that's not as easy as it should be, but if you need some inspiration we've got the perfect examples listed below. A rare instance of a Soulslike that doesn't emulate Dark Souls' dark gothic aesthetic, Another Crab's Treasure takes place entirely underwater, which feels constantly cooling as you explore your surroundings and battle enemies. Sign up to the GameCentral newsletter for a unique take on the week in gaming, alongside the latest reviews and more. Delivered to your inbox every Saturday morning. Don't let the visuals fool you into thinking this is meant for kids though. This is still a Soulslike at the end of the day (one with a surprisingly foul-mouthed script, that belies its cartoon graphics) and a decently challenging one, though its more approachable and simplistic design makes it a good starting point for newbies. Sailing on the open sea is one of those power fantasies that never gets old and any game that features it is perfect for summer gaming sessions. We've got a few examples on this list, but the first that came to mind is Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag. Skull & Bones may be the more current Ubisoft pirate game, but Black Flag is easily the better option. It's not quite the ultimate pirate fantasy (the pirates are far too self-serious, for one), but its naval battles are a lot of fun, and the world is huge and far from empty with how much stuff there is to find. If you'd rather wait for that long-rumoured remake, we also recommend Assassin's Creed Odyssey and its beautiful, sun-drenched depiction of ancient Greece. Speaking of Ubisoft games, Far Cry 3's setting of an idyllic island paradise makes it the most suited of the series for a summer gaming session. It's certainly cheaper than visiting a real island paradise, although this one is overrun by pirates and local madmen. Aside from being a very pretty game for its time, Far Cry 3 is debatably still the best in the series, thanks to its plentiful open world, wide range of weapons and vehicles, and fantastic storytelling. This is propped up by iconic bad guy Vaas, who is still the gold standard that all subsequent Far Cry villains have tried to meet. Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth is such an obvious pick for this list, considering most of it takes place in Hawaii. The game's recreation of the city of Honolulu means there's a sandy beach to run down, a sea to swim in, hundreds of locals and tourists to greet or fight, and a treasure trove of side activities to enjoy, from a karaoke bar to kart racing. Not to mention there's a whole Animal Crossing-esque mini-game where you build and manage your own island resort. While its summer vibes are immaculate, anyone interested in a smaller scale adventure might prefer its successor, Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza In Hawaii, which shares the same map but swaps the turn-based combat for real-time action and adds naval battles and your own ever-growing pirate crew. Given how crowded the live service games market is, you know Sea Of Thieves is doing something right when it's managed to stay afloat for over seven years, whereas other examples have sunk into the murky depths of obscurity. This list's already full of single-player games so we wanted to highlight at least one primarily multiplayer adventure. Sea Of Thieves actively encourages you cooperate and socialise with other players, and its weak points, like the combat, are easily overlooked when you're sailing with friends. Its PlayStation 5 port has opened up the game to even more people and newcomers will find tons of content to keep busy with, including story campaigns based on Pirates Of The Caribbean and the Monkey Island games. Admittedly, Sonic Adventure gets on this list mainly for its introductory stage, Emerald Coast. The quintessential example of video game beach levels, its summertime energy radiates out of the screen, as you race across a resort boardwalk, past waterfalls, and escape a rampaging killer whale. The rest of the game (mostly) holds up, and it all feels oddly fitting as a summer game thanks to locations like the resort town Station Square, the humid jungles of the Mystic Ruins, and a lot of watery visuals courtesy of main villain Chaos. Oddly, it was originally released in December though. Subnautica isn't one for thalassophobes, but if you have an interest in underwater exploration and survival games, it'll certainly float your boat. Especially since it's not as punishing as other examples in the survival genre. That's not to say it's a completely chill experience though. The alien ocean you explore is full of genuinely scary dangers, although the impressive underwater movement means you can only blame your own panicky reactions if you get eaten. There's an equally solid follow-up entitled Subnautica: Below Zero if you find yourself wanting more. It's extremely similar to the first game, only this time with a frozen, winter setting. Hopefully that sequel that's launching in early access this year brings more new ideas to the table. Perhaps the most summery video game ever made, Super Mario Sunshine has its flaws but no game conjures up a better holiday atmosphere. It's fitting since the premise sees Mario fly to the tropical land of Isle Delfino, which we'd gladly visit if it existed in real life. While it is sandwiched between the superior Super Mario 64 and Super Mario Galaxy, even a mid-tier Mario platformer is still a decent time, as you use your water jetpack to clean up goop and restore sunlight to the island. Just don't bother searching for all those blue coins. Annoyingly, it's not easy playing this one nowadays, since the Super Mario 3D All-Stars collection saw a limited release, but Nintendo has said Super Mario Sunshine will be added to the Switch 2's GameCube library at some point soon. In a post-Breath Of The Wild world, this Polynesian themed adventure from Awaceb, a little-known studio from New Caledonia, is definitely one of the better attempts to emulate Nintendo's work, even though it mostly tries to do its own thing. Tchia's open world is a joy to explore thanks to its pleasant, summery graphics and soul jump ability that lets you possess hundreds of different animals and objects, although we wish it took more advantage of this for its puzzles. More Trending It's certainly the most chill game on the list, due to the complete absence of combat; perfect if you want a relaxing and stress-free experience this summer. If any Legend Of Zelda game was destined for this list, it was always going to be The Wind Waker, if only for its core premise of exploring a vast sea populated by islands, which is easily the most summery setting in the series. While the Wii U remake, and its less tiresome third act, have still yet to be ported to Switch, even the original GameCube version on the Switch 2 is worth playing if you're a newer Zelda fan interested in seeing Link's older adventures. It still holds up as one of the most beautiful GameCube games and a technical achievement for the system. Plus, charting undiscovered waters with the sun bearing down from above almost makes us want to hop on a raft and go sailing ourselves. Email gamecentral@ leave a comment below, follow us on Twitter. To submit Inbox letters and Reader's Features more easily, without the need to send an email, just use our Submit Stuff page here. For more stories like this, check our Gaming page. MORE: Fans call Steam Summer Sale 2025 'mid' but there's a reason it seems so bad MORE: 13 cheap and practical ways to keep your home cool during a heatwave MORE: Bored of pub gardens? Buyagift has the ultimate summer experiences
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02-06-2025
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The Crew 3 and Assassin's Creed 4 remake in development at Ubisoft claims source
Ubisoft has greenlit another entry in its leading racing game franchise according to an insider, as rumours grow around an Assassin's Creed remake. Between Summer Game Fest and the Xbox showcase this week, we're officially in the premium month for big gaming announcements. This year's not-E3 season encompasses a wealth of other presentations too, including a panel for Death Stranding 2: On The Beach, the PC Gaming Show, and indie game showcase Day Of The Devs. To amplify proceedings, a Nintendo Direct is also rumoured to be taking place around the Switch 2's launch on June 5, 2025. One company who appears to be absent from all of this is Ubisoft, who haven't announced a presentation and haven't (so far) been listed as one of the partners at Summer Game Fest. However, a wave of rumours indicate some announcements might be imminent from the publisher. According to insider Tom Henderson, who has a history of leaks around Ubisoft and Assassin's Creed, a new entry in The Crew series has been 'greenlit' at the company. While he doesn't go into any specifics, Henderson does clarify that it will be a mainline title and not a sequel to 2023's The Crew Motorfest, which was originally planned as DLC for The Crew 2. There are rumblings of other Ubisoft projects too. In a recent livestream, artists at statue makers Pure Arts strongly hinted at the rumoured remake of Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag. During the livestream, the host from Pure Arts highlighted the absence of Black Flag's protagonist Edward Kenway in a new collection of Assassin's Creed figures. 'Assassin's Creed fans out there, you should be aware that there is something going on with Edward,' they remarked. His comments prompted some confusion with the livestream's co-host, who replied: 'Oh, has that been announced?' 'I think so,' the other host replied. 'I'm pretty sure I saw rumours about it. No I definitely saw an article about this.' Ubisoft hasn't officially announced a remake of Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag, but one has been rumoured for years. This also comes after Ubisoft posted a screenshot of the game's title screen just last week, which many fans took as a tease of things to come. Several other projects are up in the air too. We've barely heard anything about the Splinter Cell remake, which was announced four years ago, and yet Ubisoft recently posted a similarly odd tease on social media. More Trending We haven't heard anything from the long-delayed remake of the Prince Of Persia: The Sands Of Time either, after development was restarted. It was recently suggested (via Podcast Now) we might hear some update on the remake soon, but this was debunked as speculation by the show's host. Aside from a Switch 2 port of Star Wars Outlaws, we know very little about Ubisoft's slate for the rest of this year. There's rumours of several Assassin's Creed spin-offs, while mobile title Tom Clancy's The Division Resurgence and real-time strategy game Anno 117: Pax Romana are both scheduled for 'late 2025'. It's possible all of this could be clarified during a presentation this month, as traditionally there is usually a Ubisoft Forward event during this same not-E3 season. However, with Ubisoft going through financial woes, there's currently a big question mark over the company's entire future and so far they haven't announced any summer showcase. Email gamecentral@ leave a comment below, follow us on Twitter, and sign-up to our newsletter. To submit Inbox letters and Reader's Features more easily, without the need to send an email, just use our Submit Stuff page here. For more stories like this, check our Gaming page. MORE: Black Ops 6 players threaten to quit over new microtransaction ads MORE: Survival Kids hands-on preview – the biggest Switch 2 third party exclusive MORE: Nintendo is bringing one of its exclusive games to PC claims Microsoft website
