The side story 'SANNABI: The Haunted Day,' which dives into the backstory of the key supporting character Major Song, was released on the 27th. With its signature pixel-art charm, a distinct control scheme from the main game, and a gripping narrative, it has secured an 'Overwhelmingly Positive' rating from Steam users.

Set 13 years before the main campaign, 'SANNABI: The Haunted Day' follows Major Song during her tenure at Room 12, long before she crossed paths with the protagonist, General Geum. Following a questionable order from her superior, she heads to a suspicious scrapyard on the outskirts of Hanyang.

In terms of gameplay, Major Song trades the chain-arm mechanics of General Geum for a shotgun-wielding approach. She keeps the momentum high by utilizing shotgun recoil for jumps, a 'Burst' defensive maneuver to parry attacks, and a double-jump that keeps her dancing between the ground and the air as she uncovers the dark secrets of the scrapyard.

The Steam community has spoken, and it's 'Overwhelmingly Positive' (751 reviews, 96% positive). Players are praising the fresh, distinct combat style that comes with the new protagonist, as well as the punchy narrative that adds depth to Major Song and offers a nostalgic nod to her eventual connection with General Geum. The fact that it arrived as a free expansion certainly doesn't hurt, though some players have noted that the final boss feels more difficult than those in the base game.

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In the daily peak concurrent players top 20, Marvel Rivals climbed to 11th place with 119,159 players, fueled by its first-anniversary event. Interestingly, the gap between the Enhanced and Legacy versions of GTA 5 has shrunk to under 1,000 players. This shift seems linked to recent GTA Online events and the announcement that FiveM, which supports various mods, will now be compatible with the Enhanced version.

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