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Capcom is shutting down services for its recent mobile game, Puzzle Fighter. The publisher announced that it will remove the puzzle game from app stores on July 1, while the option to spend money on in-app purchases will be disabled on April 23.

Servers for Puzzle Fighter will continue to operate for a few more weeks after the title is de-listed, but they will be shut down on July 31, after which point the game will no longer be playable. In the meantime, Capcom is offering 10,000 gems–Puzzle Fighter’s in-game currency–to all players as a thank-you gift.

The company is also releasing Puzzle Fighter’s upcoming characters and stages for free. Two new characters, Regina and Dr. Wily, will be added to the game later today, April 20, while Ada Wong and a pair of stages–Darminor and Uroboros Laboratory–arrive on April 23.

Puzzle Fighter officially launched for iOS and Android devices in November 2017. It was developed by Capcom Vancouver, the studio best known for the Dead Rising series. According to the publisher, the zombie series factored into the decision to shut down Puzzle Fighter.

“As the studio is dedicating its focus to our flagship Dead Rising franchise, we have decided to sunset Puzzle Fighter,” Capcom explained in a post on the Capcom Unity blog. “We appreciate the fans who have supported Puzzle Fighter until this point. We thank you for playing the game and hope to ensure your remaining time with Puzzle Fighter is an enjoyable one.”

Earlier this year, Capcom Vancouver was hit by a wave of layoffs that impacted “approximately 30% of the studio.” Capcom hasn’t formally announced a new Dead Rising game, but most recent release in the series, Dead Rising 4: Frank’s Big Package, launched for PS4 in December and packaged 2016’s Dead Rising 4 with all of its DLC and new bonus content.

The second round of Monster Hunter World‘s Street Fighter crossover event is starting soon. This time, players will be able to embark on a Challenge Quest to acquire a set of Sakura armor, and as before, it will only be available in the game for a limited time.

The Sakura gear can be acquired through a three-part Challenge Quest called Empress in Full Bloom. The quests kicks off on May 3 at 5 PM PT / 8 PM ET (1 AM BST on May 4) and runs until the same time on May 10.

Capcom still hasn’t detailed the particulars of the Challenge Quests, but they take place in the Arena, with the objective being to slay a Pink Rathian. Players will need to have a Hunter Rank of 12 or higher to be eligible for the quests.

The Sakura gear is a full armor set that changes your hunter’s appearance to that of the Street Fighter veteran. This marks the second set of Street Fighter armor that players will be able to acquire in Monster Hunter World; earlier this year, Capcom held an Event Quest called Down the Dark, Muddy Path, which rewarded players with materials to craft a Ryu costume.

The Street Fighter Challenge Quests arrive on the same day that Monster Hunter World’s first Siege–a new, raid-like quest type for up to 16 players–ends. The target of the first Siege is the new Elder Dragon Kulve Taroth, which arrived alongside the game’s big 3.0 update. We’ve put together a guide on how to get the new Kulve Taroth armor and weapons.

Big things are afoot with Netflix’s The Witcher adaptation of the series of novels that also inspired the video game franchise. Though it’s still very early in the process of getting the show made–showrunner Lauren S. Hissrich revealed the finished pilot script in February–lots of details about the project have arrived.

First and foremost, Hissrich says the first season will consist of eight episodes. “I know, I know, it may not seem like enough for you, but creatively, it’s the right call,” she writes on Twitter. The episodes can be tight, action-packed, rich in character and story, without lagging in the middle of the season.” Given how often Netflix originals feel like they last too long–we’re looking at you, Marvel shows–it’s hard to not be excited about this decision.

Still, as Hissrich continues, the scripts for episodes beyond the pilot aren’t done yet. “I’ve finished the pilot, which yes, will be polished more when we cast/shoot,” she says. “The other 7 episodes don’t yet exist, except in my head. And guess what? New writers are joining me soon, too!”

As for when to expect the series, Hissrich says it likely won’t premiere until 2020. Netflix is taking its time with the show to make sure it’s as good as it can be. “We’re moving quickly ahead with everything–like, my head is spinning around Exorcist-style, except with enthusiasm, not evil possession–but one thing is certain: quality comes before speed,” she says.

Lastly, the showrunner confirms that the series will be filmed in Eastern Europe, which is where the novels and games are set. “This show couldn’t exist anyplace else. Period,” Hissrich writes. “Also, I just spent ten days surrounded by Slavic eye-candy. I MUST come back, soon.”

No casting has been announced for Netflix’s Witcher series yet. Chances are, though, if it’s aiming for a 2020 release, that news will start happening soon.

With the Spring Blossom Fest in the rear view mirror, a major new update for Monster Hunter World has arrived. PS4 and Xbox One players can now take on a new Elder Dragon, Kulve Taroth, and that means there’s new gear to get your hands on. Here’s how to get the newly added armor and weapons (which are known as Relics).

In order to take on Kulve Taroth, you’ll need to be at least Hunter Rank 16. While exploring the world, you’ll begin to find new tracks, which belong to Kulve. Find enough, and you can take part in a new type of limited-time quest called a Siege. Everyone in a single game session–up to 16 players–can join together to deal with Kulve. These players are split into groups of four to gather tracks and attack the Elder Dragon, specifically with the aim of breaking off parts. Breaking parts and gathering tracks add to a progress meter for the Siege. The more progress, the better the rewards; Capcom specifically encourages players to try this in a multiplayer session.

As per usual when fighting a monster, this will unlock two new High Rank armor sets at the smithy: Kulve Taroth α and Kulve Taroth β. (There’s also a matching Palico armor set and weapon.) Crafting them primarily requires materials you’ll obtain through this fight, though you’ll also need gems from other Elder Dragons, too. Here are the skills you’ll earn by equipping each piece:

• Helm: Free Element/Ammo Up and Agitator
• Chest: Stun Res and Crit Boost
• Arms: Free Element/Ammo Up and Power Prolonger
• Waist: Free Element/Ammo Up and Handicraft
• Boots: Wide Range and Peak Performance

While the armor and Palico gear side of all this is very simple, weapons are much different. They’re handled unlike anything else in the game to date, as you’ll receive them as drops at the end of a Siege. The quality depends on your Reward Level, which is dictated by the contributions made by you and your teammates (though you’ll receive more from your squadmates). These are referred to as Relics and have randomized stats but otherwise operate as standard weapons, using the models for existing ones.

This first instance of the Kulve Taroth Siege is available from now until May 3 at 5 PM PT / 8 PM ET (1 AM BST / 10 AM AEST on May 4). The Siege was added as part of a broader 3.0 update, which you can read about in the full 3.0 patch notes.