Minecraft enthusiasts should be thrilled to learn about the upcoming update! The latest Chase the Skies update for Minecraft will be launched tomorrow on PC, consoles, and mobile, introducing a wide array of new features. Alongside this update, the new Vibrant Visuals will also be released tomorrow—providing its initial official visual enhancement. Mojang has been developing the impending visual upgrade in the labs for some time. They also released a new video highlighting the features of Chase the Skies and the enhancements of Vibrant Visuals.

The Chase the Skies update was initially revealed earlier this year in March. One of the exciting new features players can look forward to is the ability to have a pet ghast. To start, players can acquire their first flying mount by finding a “dried ghast” block in the Nether. You can also craft one, and according to the recent Minecraft blog post, all you need is “ghast tears and a soul sand block.” Once you have your block, place it in water to watch it transform into your pet Ghastling.

Additional new features consist of a player location bar that assists in tracking the whereabouts of other players, including their elevation level. This will be displayed in the same location as the XP bar. The developers have also introduced leads, allowing players to tether mobs together, as well as mounts or even boats, along with saddles. However, this does not permit players to tether themselves to one another! Saddles can now be crafted using 3 leather and 1 iron ingot at a crafting table. Additionally, shears can now extract specific leads from a knot of leads, maintaining the integrity of the rest of the knot.

The Vibrant Visuals update marks the first significant graphical upgrade for Minecraft since the abandoned Super Duper Graphics Pack was announced. Mojang’s latest blog entry detailed: “Vibrant Visuals is initially releasing solely on compatible Minecraft: Bedrock Edition devices. This is merely the first phase, and we intend to introduce Vibrant Visuals to Minecraft: Java Edition in the future. For those who enjoy exploring Marketplace content, please note that Marketplace Add-Ons, Skins, and Persona items will be compatible with Vibrant Visuals. However, Worlds and Texture Packs will not be compatible with the new mode at launch.”

Another unfortunate limitation of activating Vibrant Visuals is that splitscreen multiplayer is unsupported. The blog mentioned that the game “will switch to Fancy or Simple rendering if multiple players are connected locally.” The visual enhancement update allows players to experience a new aspect of Minecraft with rebalanced lighting and shadow improvements. This enables the visibility of water reflections, shaded woodlands, fog drifts, and waterfalls shimmering in the radiant sun’s light.

So far, the devices supporting these two updates include Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Android, iOS, and PC.

Gearbox has officially revealed that the standard version of “Borderlands 4” will be set at a price of $70. In addition, they have disclosed their post-launch strategy, which encompasses both complimentary and paid DLC. This announcement comes in the wake of criticism directed at comments made by Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford about the pricing of games.

Moreover, the game will feature a $130 Super Deluxe Edition, which contains additional items and DLC, along with a $150 Collector’s Edition that notably excludes the game itself. The $100 Deluxe Edition includes the base game, extra skins, and the Bounty Pack Bundle, which features four post-launch DLC packs available for separate purchase for owners of the base game.

The Deluxe Edition comprises:
– Complete base game
– Pre-Order Bonus: Gilded Glory Pack (1 Vault Hunter Skin, 1 Weapon Skin, 1 ECHO-4 Drone Skin)
– Firehawk’s Fury Weapon Skin
– Bounty Pack Bundle (4 distinct areas with new missions and bosses, 4 Vault Cards, fresh gear and weapons, new Vault Hunter cosmetics, 4 new vehicles with cosmetics)

The Super Deluxe Edition encompasses all items in the Deluxe Edition plus:
– Ornate Order Pack (4 Vault Hunter Skins, Heads, and Bodies)
– Vault Hunter Pack (2 new playable Vault Hunters, 2 new Story Packs, 2 new map regions, new gear and weapons, new Vault Hunter and ECHO-4 cosmetics)

Gearbox has issued a roadmap for post-launch content, revealing that while the standard edition does not include post-launch content, the Deluxe and Super Deluxe Editions provide extensive additional content. Vault Cards will function similarly to “Borderlands 3,” yielding more loot and XP for completing challenges. Free updates will be accessible after launch, even for those who do not purchase upgraded editions, although the pricing for post-launch bundles remains unspecified.

Pitchford’s previous remarks on pricing were perceived as dismissive; however, he later explained the need for price hikes due to increasing development and production costs. He stressed the importance of ensuring that the game delivers value for money, independent of its price.

“Borderlands 4” is scheduled for release on September 12, ahead of the originally intended September 23 date. It will be available on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

Kitten Cup Studio and Big Blue Sky Games recently organized a unique outdoor demonstration for their forthcoming game, “Capy Castaway,” at Grange Park, Toronto, during Toronto Games Week on June 14th, 2025. Attendees had the opportunity to get an initial glimpse of the game’s gameplay and features, with prominent figures such as Saffron Bolduc-Chiong, CEO and Creative Director at Kitten Cup Studio, composer Mark Sparling, and Aaron Boulding, Head of Publishing at Big Blue Sky Games, present to elaborate on the project.

“Capy Castaway” centers around Capy, a capybara, and Corvi, a crow, as they traverse a new environment following a flood that forces them from their home. The game draws inspiration from Toronto, incorporating references to the city and the tale of Bonnie and Clyde, the capybaras that escaped from Toronto’s High Park Zoo in 2016. The backdrop features well-known Toronto landmarks like the Toronto Islands.

The gameplay highlights the collaboration between Capy and Corvi, each possessing distinct abilities to tackle puzzles and discover their surroundings. Capy is inquisitive and amiable, whereas Corvi is clever and assertive. The soundtrack, composed by Sparling, intends to be unforgettable while complementing the gameplay.

Bolduc-Chiong emphasized the choice to feature a crow as Capy’s ally, introducing an element of unpredictability and humor that echoes “The Legend of Zelda.” Boulding remarked on the allure of the game’s Toronto-themed narrative, which infuses a unique enthusiasm from the local developers.

“Capy Castaway” incorporates various Toronto references, like Canadian geese and a Tim Hortons-inspired coffee cup, adding a touch of familiarity to the game. Motivated by an animated depiction of a capybara swimming with yuzu, the game allows players to recreate that scene.

Though still in the development phase, “Capy Castaway” is planned for a soft launch in 2026 on PC (Steam) and consoles. Fans are encouraged to join the game’s Discord server for updates and additional information.