The February issue of PC Gamer magazine arrives with a cover story that promises to be a landmark for fans of World of Warcraft. Titled World of Warcraft: Midnight, this special edition offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the expansion’s development, including hands-on gameplay insights and interviews with key developers. The feature frames the new chapter as a pivotal moment in the game’s Worldsoul Saga, exploring its darker themes, expanded lore, and new mechanics.
Beyond the WoW spotlight, the magazine explores Valve’s ambitious Steam Machine initiative—a hardware project designed to redefine PC gaming with a focus on accessibility and performance. Readers get a rare glimpse into Valve’s headquarters, where developers discuss the system’s architecture, potential impact on the gaming ecosystem, and why it might appeal to both casual and hardcore players.
A third major feature examines the recent surge in detective games on PC, spotlighting titles like The Séance of Blake Manor, The Roottrees are Dead, and Expelled! – An Overboard!* The piece serves as both a guide for newcomers and a deep dive for veterans, celebrating the genre’s blend of narrative depth and interactive puzzle-solving.
What Else Is Inside?
The issue also delivers
- A pre-release preview of Total War: Warhammer 40,000, offering a tactical breakdown of its massive scale and faction dynamics.
- A review of Hell Is Us, a dystopian action-adventure game praised for its haunting atmosphere despite structural flaws.
- A mod spotlight on Elden Ring Reforged, highlighting its ambitious overhaul of the original’s mechanics and visuals.
- A reinstallation of Ryse: Son of Rome, revisiting the controversial action-slasher to question whether its reputation was unfairly harsh.
- A diary entry from a no-augment playthrough of Cyberpunk 2077, documenting the challenges of navigating Night City without cyberware.
- A special report on retro game modding, featuring interviews with creators reviving classics like Civilization II and Heroes of Might and Magic II.
- A hardware deep dive into budget memory solutions, addressing the current RAM shortage with a build focused on maximizing performance without breaking the bank.
- A CPU group test comparing six of today’s top gaming processors, evaluating speed, efficiency, and thermal performance.
The issue wraps up with a mix of game updates, including coverage of Elden Ring: Nightreign, Diablo IV, and The Siege and the Sandfox, as well as a guide to mastering Elden Ring: Nightreign*’s The Forsaken Hollows expansion.
Availability & Pricing
This edition is available in both print and digital formats. In the US, the print issue is priced at $4.99, while the digital version follows the same pricing. UK readers can purchase the print edition for $16.49 or the digital version for $16.49 as well.
Annual subscriptions offer significant savings
- UK: Print ($141.99) or digital ($58.99) for 13 issues, including a holiday special.
- US: Print ($36.95) or digital ($20) for the same subscription length.
Digital editions are compatible with platforms like Pocketmags, Zinio, and the Apple App Store for both US and UK editions.
