Another month, another fantastic line up of new game releases!
With so many great games coming out in April, we were truly spoilt for choice this month. However, we’ve been able to narrow it down and come up with our top five new game releases for April.
Everspace 2 (April 6th):
Everspace 2 is finally coming out of early access after months of positive reviews! In this brand-new spaceship shooter, step into the shoes of Adam, a clone pilot, desperate to find his place in the universe. Trapped in the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ), you must gather a team of experts to help you survive and escape. Venture through war-torn star systems, as you escape colonial capture, the local warlords, war-hungry aliens, and much more.
Official PC System Specification:
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 2500K or AMD FX 6300 | Intel Core i7 4770K or Ryzen 5 1500X |
| Memory | 8GB RAM | 16GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 or AMD Radeon R9 290 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 580 |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 30GB available space | 30GB available space |
Top PC to Play Everspace 2:
OcUK Gaming Kalis PC:
The OcUK Gaming Kalis comes packed with all the hardware you need to enjoy playing Everspace 2. This includes a powerful AMD Ryzen 5 5500 CPU and NVIDIA RTX 3060 GPU. Unlock ultra-fast speeds, smooth frame rates, and photo-realistic visuals, thanks to support for Real-Time Ray Tracing. What’s more, with a 500GB SSD and space for an optional storage drive, you’ll have plenty of storage space for Everspace 2 and the rest of your expanding gaming library.
As a configurable gaming PC, you can customise the base hardware specification of the OcUK Gaming Kalis, to suit your individual preferences. This includes upgrading the GPU, adding more storage drives, and opting for a Wi-Fi adapter card.
OcUK Gaming Kalis
- Configurable gaming PC
- As standard includes an AMD Ryzen 5 5500 CPU and NVIDIA RTX 3060 GPU
- Up to 16GB DDR4 RAM
- Flexible storage options
Harvest Island (April 14th):
Harvest Island is a brand-new farming simulator, and you all know by now how much we love farming sims. You must build your farm, harvest crops, and gather unique items around the island to offer to the gods, in return for ‘bless’. You’ll need ‘bless’ in order to craft, expand, and upgrade your farm.
A word of warning, however, it’s best you stay on your farm, rather than venturing out too far and discovering the island’s deep, hidden secrets…
Official PC System Specification:
| Minimum | |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7-10 |
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo or better |
| Memory | 512MB RAM |
| Graphics | DirectX Version 9 compatible GPU |
| Storage | 500MB available space |
Top PC to Play Harvest Island:
ASUS ROG Strix G15 Gaming Laptop:
Enjoy playing Harvest Island, and all your other favourite farming sims with the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Gaming Laptop. Equipped with an AMD Ryzen R7-6800HS and NVIDIA RTX 3050, unlock an ultra-fast performance with realistic visuals. What’s more, with 16GB of DDR5 RAM, wave goodbye to pesky slow loading times and enjoy speeds of up to 4800MHz, for an optimised gaming experience.
Plus, with a 15.6’’ display and refresh rates of up to 144Hz, unlock silky-smooth frame rates, that are sure to prove advantageous during gameplay.
ASUS ROG Strix G15
- 15.6” display
- 144Hz refresh rates
- Includes an AMD Ryzen R7-6800HS and NVIDIA RTX 3050
- 16GB of DDR5 RAM
Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly (April 20th):
In Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly, return to your favourite coffee shop and reconnect with your beloved customers. As a barista, you must listen to your customers’ (who aren’t always human) stories and influence them with a warm drink. Show off your coffee-making talents by crafting beautiful latte art and experimenting with new secret recipes in this chill, lo-fi atmosphere, which is perfect to escape into after a hard day’s work.
Official PC System Specification:
| Minimum | |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 |
| Processor | CPU with 2.4GHz or more |
| RAM | 2GB RAM |
| Graphics | DirectX compatible graphics card with 512MB video memory |
| Storage | 550MB available space |
Top PC to Play Coffee Talk Episode 2:
Gigabyte G5 Gaming Laptop:
Harness the power of the Gigabyte G5 Gaming Laptop and enjoy seamless performance in Coffee Talk Episode 2 and all your other favourite games. Armed with an Intel i5 12500H and NVIDIA RTX 4050, unlock seamless multitasking, workload management, and ultra-fast speeds, perfect for both work and play! What’s more, take advantage of cutting-edge Ada Lovelace GPU architecture, for photo-realistic visuals and buttery-smooth frame rates.
In addition to all of this, the Gigabyte G5 features a 15.6’’ FHD display with a thin-bezel design, to ensure it is extremely lightweight and portable – a must-have for on-the-go gaming.
Gigabyte G5
- 15.6” FHD display
- 144Hz refresh rates
- Includes an Intel i5 12500H and NVIDIA RTX 4050
- Up to 16GB of DDR4 RAM
- Window 11 Home
Dead Island 2 (April 21st):
In Dead Island 2, a deadly virus has rapidly spread across Los Angeles, transforming its inhabitants into terrifying zombies. After being bitten and infected, but not turning into one of the deadly beasts, set out on a journey to uncover the truth behind the outbreak, discover who – or what – you are, and kill some zombies along the way.
Official PC System Specification: TBC
The official PC system specification for Dead Island 2 is yet to be announced. Therefore, we’ve picked out one of our favourite gaming PCs that comes packed with gaming-focused hardware. Perfect for playing all the latest AAA titles.
Top PC to Play Dead Island 2:
OcUK Gaming Radiance Ember PC:
With the OcUK Gaming Radiance Ember, you’ll have everything you need to take down hordes of zombies in Dead Island 2. Built utilising high-quality gaming hardware, this system comes armed with an Intel Core i5-13600 CPU, for seamless performance in both single- and multi-threaded tasks. What’s more, take advantage of the NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti GPU, with enhanced Ray Tracing and AI capabilities, to unlock photo-realistic visuals and immersive gameplay.
The OcUK Gaming Pyrite is a configurable gaming PC. As a result, you can customise the braided cables, graphics card, operating system, and add up to three SSDs.
OcUK Gaming Radiance Ember
- Configurable gaming PC
- As standard includes an Intel i5 13600 CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti
- 32GB DDR4 RAM
- Flexible storage options available
Star Wars: Jedi Survivor (April 28th):
Cal Kestis’ story continues in Star Wars: Jedi Survivor. Taking place five years after the events of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, the galaxy is descending further into darkness. Desperate to survive, as one of the last remaining Jedi Knights, Cal must decide how far he’s truly willing to go to save his friends and the galaxy.
Official PC System Specification:
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel Core i7 7700 or AMD Ryzen 5 1400 | Intel Core i5 11600K or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X |
| Memory | 8GB RAM | 16GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 or AMD Radeon RX 580 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 or AMD RX 6700 XT |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Network | Broadband Internet Connection required | Broadband Internet Connection required |
| Storage | 130GB available space | 130GB available space |
Top PC to Play Star Wars: Jedi Survivor:
Refract Gaming Jade Pre-Built Gaming PC:
The Refract Gaming Jade has been expertly crafted for mid-tier gaming and budding content creators. Built with cherry-picked hardware, this pre-built system includes an AMD Ryzen 7 7700 CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti GPU. Utilise the Zen 4 architecture for seamless multitasking and intelligent workload management, which is perfect for both work and play! What’s more, thanks to the RTX 4060 Ti GPU, with built-in support for Real-Time Ray and AI DLSS, you will become immersed in the photo-realistic visuals as you journey across the galaxy.
In addition to all of this, to protect you against the Dark Side, each PC in the Refract Gaming range features a three-year warranty, which also covers parts and labour.
Refract Gaming Jade
- Pre-built gaming PC
- Designed for mid-tier gaming and budding content creators
- Includes an AMD Ryzen 7 7700 CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti GPU
- 32GB of DDR5 RAM
- Includes a three-year warranty, covering parts and labour
What Will You Be Playing?
Will you be playing any of these great games this month? Be sure to let us know.
PC specs are subject to change.
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Ruth Rowley
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Ruth has been with Overclockers UK for over a year and has gone on to write about everything ranging from in-depth hardware guides to monthly game releases.
Outside of writing blog posts, she can be found wrapped in a blanket with her black cat, engrossed in a book or playing life-simulation games such as The Sims, Stardew Valley, and Animal Crossing.
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