Capcom has canceled a lecture on the optimization of Monster Hunter Wilds at the upcoming CEDEC 2025 conference in Japan, amid concerns over harassment and threats its staff has been facing over Monster Hunter Wilds.
Per Automaton, Capcom was set to host a talk at Japan’s Computer Entertainment Developers Conference, which would have covered performance optimization through the lens of Monster Hunter Wilds. The developers would have explored the angles of CPU and GPU load, as well as memory usage.
No reason was given for the cancellation, but speculation has swirled around whether this is related to harassment the developers have faced over Monster Hunter Wilds. The PC version of Wilds, specifically, has garnered criticism since launch, prompting commitments to improvements and updates from the team at Capcom.
Following the release of Title Update 2, planned adjustments were hoped to have fixed the problem. Results seemed varied, however, and Capcom released a statement addressing several major bugs and issues on Twitter/X.
Amid all this, though, Capcom also put out a statement on its official site, responding to what sounds like a more extreme degree of feedback. Per Automaton, Capcom said its staff have faced harassment through social media and customer support channels, including targeted threats against individuals. The company reportedly warned that it will take legal action in severe cases of harassment against employees.
So while no official reason was given for the lecture’s cancellation, the alignment of these events certainly suggests that concerns over harassment played a role. And it should go without saying that critique and feedback are worthwhile, but these extremes do worse than nothing, and certainly won’t assist in tuning Monster Hunter Wilds.
As for Wilds itself, Title Update 2 recently went live, and players do seem to be enjoying the addition of several new hunts, especially the bout with Lagiacrus.
Despite its rapidly approaching August 8 release date for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, not much has been seen from Mafia: The Old Country, the upcoming prequel – and fourth mainline entry – in the popular mafioso action-adventure series. That changes today. Mafia: The Old Country is our IGN First “cover story” for the month of July, meaning we’ll have exclusive content all month long – specifically on Mafia Mondays!
We kick things off today with nine minutes of exclusive gameplay from the Villa section in Chapter 5 of the story. Note that this footage has been edited for length and to avoid some story/character spoilers.
Next Monday we’ll have our exclusive hands-on preview after playing three hours of the campaign. In the meantime, check out our chat with game director Alex Cox and Hangar 13 studio president Nick Baynes as well as Baynes and 2K president David Ismailer discussing the decision to price The Old Country at $50 and go back to Mafia’s narrative-driven, linear roots.
Ryan McCaffrey is IGN’s executive editor of previews and host of both IGN’s weekly Xbox show, Podcast Unlocked, as well as our monthly(-ish) interview show, IGN Unfiltered. He’s a North Jersey guy, so it’s “Taylor ham,” not “pork roll.” Debate it with him on Twitter at @DMC_Ryan.
Activision has pulled Call of Duty: WWII on Xbox PC offline just days after it was added to Game Pass, amid reports of hacking via Remote Code Execution (RCE).
This isn’t about PC players cheating in-game via wall hacks and aim bots. Rather this is about unsuspecting Game Pass players losing control of their PCs through a security exploit.
According to Cloudflare, a remote code execution (RCE) attack is where an attacker runs malicious code on an organization’s computers or network: “The ability to execute attacker-controlled code can be used for various purposes, including deploying additional malware or stealing sensitive data.”
Activision failed to provide any further details in its brief statement, below, instead simply confirming Sledgehammer’s 2017 shooter was “brought offline” on PC while it investigates reports of “an issue.” However, players in the comments of the message, published on July 5, are reporting that their computers were accessed due to a security vulnerability that lets hackers take control of remote PCs, suggesting these reports and Activision’s action are linked.
📢 Call of Duty: WWII
Call of Duty: WWII on PC Microsoft Store was brought offline while we investigate reports of an issue
That was two days ago now, and there’s been no update since. IGN has asked Activision for comment.
The issue hit the headlines after X / Twitter user @wrioh75753 published a viral clip, below, appearing to show their game of Call of Duty: WWII suffering from a hack during a livestream. The post has so-far been viewed 2.3 million times.
The reports emerged in the wake of Microsoft’s sweeping layoffs, which hit its gaming business hard last week. Call of Duty developers were among the many Microsoft-owned studios to suffer job cuts, although Microsoft has so-far failed to detail exactly how many employees were affected. Black Ops 7 is due out later this year.
Vikki Blake is a reporter for IGN, as well as a critic, columnist, and consultant with 15+ years experience working with some of the world’s biggest gaming sites and publications. She’s also a Guardian, Spartan, Silent Hillian, Legend, and perpetually High Chaos. Find her at BlueSky.
“Celebrating 25 years of Final Fantasy 9 today,” said a tweet posted to the game’s official X/Twitter account yesterday, July 6. “When a theatre troupe set out for a royal kidnapping, Zidane and Princess Garnet are thrown into an emotional adventure that’s never left the hearts of those who’ve played it. What does FFIX mean to you?”
Then, in a follow-up message posted today (July 7), Square Enix invited players aged 13 and up in selected countries to submit their FF9 fan art between now and the end of October. If selected, it will then be used on the Final Fantasy portal site, as well as official social network accounts.
The X/Twitter account of passion project Final Fantasy 9: Memoria Project further stoked speculation earlier today by quote-tweeting Square’s post, adding: “When are we going to tell them, Square Enix?”
Perhaps unsurprisingly, then, the game’s social media and Reddit communities have been full of shocked players commenting on the lack of news. “This CANNOT be it bro,” said one. “The remake. Announce the remake,” while another said: “At least confirm or deny the remake rumors plz.”
“The 25th anniversary is a big milestone and announcing it would be the best right now. My hopes are gone,” added another disappointed fan. Interestingly, though, some fans have taken this lack of announcement as a sign there may still be news to come.
“October is the month, boys,” said this excited player, while another added: “Cutoff date is the end of October because y’all will reveal the FF9 Remake in November, right?”
In a Reddit thread entitled, “You’ve reached a checkpoint. How are you doing given the so far disappointment of no announcement?”, one fan replied: “At this point I’ve played myself more than I’ve played the actual game. Just call me Zorn & Thorn ’cause I’m a certified resident of Clown Town.”
Even Domino’s Pizza can’t believe we haven’t had an announcement yet…
Final Fantasy 9 remake rumors have swirled around Square Enix ever since the unannounced game emerged as part of a 2021 Nvidia leak of upcoming titles. The list, confirmed legit by Nvidia but potentially outdated, includes a number of Square Enix games the company has either announced or released since, such as the Chrono Cross remaster, Kingdom Hearts 4, the Final Fantasy Tactics remake, and of course the Final Fantasy 7 remake for PC. However, Final Fantasy 9 remake has yet to materialize. Just a few months before the Nvidia leak, in June 2021, a Final Fantasy 9 animated series was reported to be in development, although we haven’t heard anything about it in the years since, either.
Vikki Blake is a reporter for IGN, as well as a critic, columnist, and consultant with 15+ years experience working with some of the world’s biggest gaming sites and publications. She’s also a Guardian, Spartan, Silent Hillian, Legend, and perpetually High Chaos. Find her at BlueSky.
Pokémon Go has teased the arrival of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s Paradox creatures within the hit smartphone game.
Paradox Pokémon are new versions of familiar creatures from alternate past and future realities, and debuted in the series’ most recent mainline games, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet for Nintendo Switch.
Artwork for Pokémon Go’s 9th anniversary shows the primordial Great Tusk, which looks like it’s wandered off the set of Jurassic World Rebirth, and the neon-coated Iron Treads, which could have rolled straight out of Cyberpunk 2077. Both are versions of the classic Pokémon Donphan — and now fans are debating how Paradox Pokémon will debut.
In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, players can encounter Paradox Pokémon in the wild — though in Pokémon Go, there’s an expectation that these powerful creatures will likely pop up in raids, similar to how the Ultra Beasts from Pokémon Sun and Moon debuted.
Paradox Pokémon originally being spotted in Scarlet/Violet’s “Area Zero” crater has meanwhile led some fans to suggest the species would be a good fit for this year’s Pokémon Go Wild Area event, which is designed to feel like something of a safari.
22 Paradox Pokémon species exist, with a selection of more common and Legendary Pokémon remixed. Jigglypuff gets a billion-year-old variant named Scream Tail, for example, while the Legendary Terrakion gets a new variant, Iron Boulder, that looks like an anime robot. Regardless of how some of the Paradox species are introduced, these new versions of Legendary creatures seem most likely to be found in raids.
One note of caution about Pokémon Go’s anniversary artwork is that the game has, on occasion, not always followed through with what these images have set up. Fans have been quick to point to past teases for Mega Mewtwo and fan-favorite Ghost critter Mimikyu in previous annual artworks, only to not materialise. But Pokémon Go’s developer has seemingly become wiser to these expectations — and indeed Paradox Pokémon are the logical choice for the next big selection of creatures to join the game, after the recent debut of Gigantamax creatures, the fully-launched Ultra Beasts and almost all Mega Pokémon now being available.
Other teases in this year’s artwork include Gigantamax Butterfree, which fans expect to debut soon, Mega Metagross, one of the game’s last remaining Mega species yet to turn up, and a player avatar receiving a virtual thumbs up (which some fans are taking as a sign that remote communication or even remote trading might be arriving).
And then there’s Zygarde, star of the upcoming Pokémon Legends Z-A for Switch and Switch 2. While already in Pokémon Go, fans are currently limited to having just one of the creature. Could we see more become available, and potentially through Mega Raids, if Zygarde does get a Mega in Z-A? As with the temporally-divergent Paradox Pokémon themselves, time will tell.
Hot on the heels of the layoffs that have swept through Xbox, the founder of Microsoft-owned Arkane Studios has hit out at Game Pass, whose subscription model he called “unsustainable.”
Raphael Colantonio, who founded the Dishonored and Prey developer and served as its president before leaving in 2017 to start Weird West maker WolfEye Studios, took to social media to ask: “Why is no-one talking about the elephant in the room? Cough cough (Gamepass).”
When asked to expand on his thoughts on Game Pass, which Weird West launched straight into as a day one title in March 2022, Colantonio said: “I think Gamepass is an unsustainable model that has been increasingly damaging the industry for a decade, subsidized by MS’s ‘infinite money,’ but at some point reality has to hit. I don’t think GP can co-exist with other models, they’ll either kill everyone else, or give up.”
Colantonio’s comment sparked a vociferous debate about the pros and cons of Game Pass in industry terms as well as for the customer. Microsoft’s subscription service has been called many things over the years: the death of the video game industry; the savior of smaller developers who benefit greatly from payments made by Microsoft to secure their games; and everything in between. During the great Xbox FTC trial to decide the fate of Microsoft’s $69 billion aquisition of Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard, then PlayStation boss Jim Ryan claimed that he had talked to “all the publishers” and that, unanimously, they all hated Game Pass “because it is value destructive.” He also said Microsoft “appears to be losing a lot of money on it.”
Back in 2021, Xbox boss Phil Spencer countered Game Pass doomsayers, saying: “I know there’s a lot of people that like to write [that] we’re burning cash right now for some future pot of gold at the end. No. Game Pass is very, very sustainable right now as it sits. And it continues to grow.”
That was four years ago. What about now, in the wake of cuts that have seen Rare’s Everwild, the Perfect Dark reboot, and an unannounced MMO in the works at developer behind The Elder Scrolls Online all canceled?
Colantonio’s comments were backed by a number of industry peers, including the former VP of biz dev at Epic Games. Michael Douse, publishing director at Baldur’s Gate 3 developer Larian, said that the biggest concern right now revolves around what happens when all that money runs out. This, Douse added, is “one of the main economic reasons people I know haven’t shifted to its business model. The infinite money thing never made any sense.”
(It’s worth noting that Baldur’s Gate 3 has so far not launched in Game Pass or PlayStation Plus.)
Colantonio then ridiculed Microsoft’s insistence that launching games into Game Pass did not impact sales, only to later admit the contrary.
Douse responded to to say he prefers the Sony way of doing things. Sony’s PlayStation Plus policy is to keep first-party games off the subscription service at launch, only adding them some time later. That’s why you won’t see this year’s Sony’s Ghost of Yotei launch straight into PS Plus, but you will see Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 as a day one Game Pass launch.
“The economics never made sense, but at the same time I do recognize that for smaller teams with new or riskier IPs it helped derisk,” Douse said. “Much prefer Sony’s ‘lifecycle management’ strategy.”
“Yeah, the only way GP can co-exist without hurting everyone is for the back catalogue,” Colantonio concluded.
He then went on to insist that “the maths don’t work for most publishers/devs nor for Xbox once they stop investing.”
Colantonio was also asked why Microsoft would continue to push Game Pass if it were unsustainable, even now, eight years after it launched. He responded to say that Game Pass isn’t profitable, Microsoft is still in the “customer acquisition phase”, and the company hopes that one day, subscription revenue will make its significant investment pay off.
Colantonio explained that Game Pass on its own cannot be considered profitable because you need to factor in the billions of dollars Microsoft has spent acquiring content for the subscription service, and he includes Bethesda owner ZeniMax and Activision Blizzard in that equation. “It’s a spreadsheet trick where they don’t put that detail in a profit and loss section, but instead in the amortization over time,” he claimed.
Game Pass is of course an incredible deal for the gamer that lets subscribers dip in and out of a long list of games for a fraction of the cost of buying those games standalone. Game Pass is often said to be too good to be true because of how cheap it is relative to what it offers. When you throw in every game Microsoft has on its books as a day one Game Pass launch (Call of Duty included), the deal feels even better.
For Colantonio, though, the Game Pass deal is “too good.”
“What *might* happen once MS has won: the games will start to suck and your sub will go up,” he added. “Why? Because the current amazing deal you have is subsided by MS bleeding money into it with the hope they’ll kill the competition, but once they manage to do it, things will get real.”
He added: “… it’s a long game that involves throwing a tsunami at the entire ecosystem of the industry. Only the gamers like it because the offer is too good to be true, but eventually even gamers will hate it when they realize the effects on the games.”
Microsoft does not report on the success of Game Pass either way in financial terms. Indeed, its reporting on its gaming business is vague at best. In its last financial report (for the quarter ending March 31, 2025), Microsoft said Xbox content and services grew 8% year-over-year, which was in part due to growth in Xbox Game Pass. PC Game Pass revenue increased 45% year-over-year. But we don’t have an updated figure for how many subscribers Game Pass has, nor how much money it brings in.
In an April interview with Variety, Microsoft gaming boss Phil Spencer was asked how he views Game Pass’s ongoing role in the larger Xbox business. Spencer replied to say he thinks about Game Pass as “a healthy option for certain people,” but admitted “it’s not for everybody.”
“Our biggest areas of growth right now are PC and Cloud, which makes sense, since consoles, all up, are a good business, they’re an established business, but they’re not really a growing segment in gaming,” he said.
“So we’ve got good growth on PC, we’ve got growth on Cloud, in terms of users and hours. And console continues to be a really healthy part of Game Pass. But there isn’t a unique need for Game Pass to be the only way for people to play. If everybody who’s a Game Pass subscriber instead decided to buy their games, that’s good for the business as well.
“For me, I look at Game Pass as a healthy option for certain people. It’s not for everybody. If you play one or two games a year, Game Pass probably isn’t the right business model for you, you should just buy those two games, and that would make total sense. But I want you to have the choice. So we remain focused on everything that’s on Game Pass is also available to buy. We’re making those games available to buy in more places.
“And I look at the overall hours of people who are playing on Xbox, playing our games, and that’s a number that continues to grow fairly substantially, and that’s really the metric I think about for success. And Game Pass has been an important part of that, but I don’t try to solve for Game Pass specifically on its own. It’s kind of part of the equation for Xbox finding new players.”
Wesley is Director, News at IGN. Find him on Twitter at @wyp100. You can reach Wesley at wesley_yinpoole@ign.com or confidentially at wyp100@proton.me.
We’ve rounded up the best deals for Saturday, July 5, below, so don’t miss out on these limited-time offers.
Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Headphones for $185.24
The first of many early Prime Day deals is here, and you can save 47% off the Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones. If you don’t own a pair of over-ear headphones, this is one of the best you can buy, especially for the price. The noise-canceling features and sound quality on the WH-1000XM4s are still near the top of the market.
LEGO Disney Walt Disney Tribute Camera Set for $67.19
This LEGO Walt Disney Tribute Camera set is the ultimate collector’s item for any Disney fan. With 811 pieces, you can build a vintage-like camera that showcaases 20 different iconic Disney movies, in addition to three minifigures and two animal figures. This set has previously gone for upwards of $100 in the past, so don’t miss out on picking it up for $67.19.
Save Big on Samsung Gaming Monitors
Woot has two excellent Samsung gaming monitors on sale this weekend, and you can save up to $900! The first monitor we recommend is the 32″ Samsung Odyssey G8, which is fitted with a QD-OLED panel and supports a refresh rate of 240Hz. This monitor is best for the richest visuals, as the OLED technology allows for true blacks. On the other hand, the Samsung G9 49″ Curved OLED Gaming Monitor is a beast that will instantly transform any setup. While this monitor is normally $1899.99, you can score it for just $999.99 this weekend.
Splatoon 3 for $39
Splatoon 3 just recently received a Nintendo Switch 2 update, so there has never been a better time to jump in! This action-packed game has a ton of content to explore, and the multiplayer modes never get old. In our 9/10 multiplayer review, we wrote, “Splatoon 3 takes everything that Splatoon 2 built and makes it greater with an abundance of smart changes and satisfying new weapons and bosses.”
Crucial T500 2TB Gen4 SSD for $124.99
Everyone always needs more storage, whether for PC or PlayStation 5. This Crucial T500 2TB SSD is perfect for either, as it comes equipped with a Heatsink and supports sequential speeds of up to 7,400/7,000MB/s. 2TB of storage is more than enough to hold all the PS5 games you need, especially with the internal storage.
Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land for $49.99
Woot has Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land available for $49.99, which is a solid deal for the 2025 game. This is the latest entry in the long-running Atelier series, and the follow-up to the widely popular Atelier Ryza series. If you’ve never played an Atelier game before, Yumia is an excellent place to jump in.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows for $49.99
You can take home Assassin’s Creed Shadows this weekend for just $49.99. This is still one of the biggest games of the year, and you are guaranteed to keep occupied for hours. In our 8/10 review, we wrote, “By sharpening the edges of its existing systems, Assassin’s Creed Shadows creates one of the best versions of the open-world style it’s been honing for the last decade.”
Save on Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition for Switch
If you’re excited for Borderlands 4 later this year, now is the time to catch up on Borderlands 3. This weekend, you can take home Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition on Switch for just $17.97, which packs in the base game, Moxxi’s Heist of the Handsome Jackpot, Guns, Love, and Tentacles: The Marriage of Wainwright & Hammerlock, Bounty of Blood, Psycho Krieg and the Fantastic Fustercluck, Designer’s Cut, Director’s Cut, and 30+ cosmetic items.
Super Mario Odyssey for $39
Even almost eight years later, Super Mario Odyssey is still one of the best games available on Nintendo Switch. Mario games rarely go on sale, but you can score this legendary game from Walmart for $39 this weekend. Join Mario and Cappy on an adventure that spans the globe as the two attempt to stop Bowser’s wedding plans!
Metaphor: ReFantazio Official Strategy Guide for $43.56
The Metaphor: ReFantazio Official Strategy Guide is the ultimate resource for any player, as it packs in almost 600 pages of tips and guides for you to use while on your journey. This guide includes a perfect walkthrough you can follow to ensure you do not miss anything in the game, and there’s even a guide for Archetypes, Bonds, and much more.
Steam Summer Sale – The Best Deals Today
The Steam Summer Sale is almost over, and this is easily one of the best times of the year to score deals on PC games. Many of the biggest RPGs to release on PC in 2025 are discounted, including Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, and more. Plus, you can score incredible games like Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy or Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy for under $6.
Donkey Kong Bananza Now Available to Pre-Order
June’s Donkey Kong Bananza Direct was absolutely bananas, and if you weren’t interested in the game before, you probably are now. Bananza is set to be DK’s biggest adventure yet, and this time, he’s joined by a young Pauline. The two are tasked with heading to the very core of the planet, where wishes are supposedly granted. If you are looking for the next big game on Nintendo Switch 2, this right here is sure to be it. Donkey Kong Bananza is the best-selling game on Amazon at the moment, so be sure to lock in your copy to get it day one.
LEGO Shadow the Hedgehog for $48.99
Target has this LEGO Shadow the Hedgehog set available for just $48.99 today. This 720 piece set captures Shadow with various series easter eggs like the Chaos Emeralds and Gold Rings. Keep in mind that in order for this deal to show, you need to have Target Circle.
Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe
Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe is on sale at Walmart this weekend for $39. This remake of the 2011 3DS game is a blast to play with friends, as you can play the entire campaign in up to four player co-op. Don’t miss your chance to add this Kirby game to your collection at a discount!
We’ve rounded up the best deals for Saturday, July 5, below, so don’t miss out on these limited-time offers.
Save Big on Samsung Gaming Monitors
Woot has two excellent Samsung gaming monitors on sale this weekend, and you can save up to $900! The first monitor we recommend is the 32″ Samsung Odyssey G8, which is fitted with a QD-OLED panel and supports a refresh rate of 240Hz. This monitor is best for the richest visuals, as the OLED technology allows for true blacks. On the other hand, the Samsung G9 49″ Curved OLED Gaming Monitor is a beast that will instantly transform any setup. While this monitor is normally $1899.99, you can score it for just $999.99 this weekend.
Crucial T500 2TB Gen4 SSD for $124.99
Everyone always needs more storage, whether for PC or PlayStation 5. This Crucial T500 2TB SSD is perfect for either, as it comes equipped with a Heatsink and supports sequential speeds of up to 7,400/7,000MB/s. 2TB of storage is more than enough to hold all the PS5 games you need, especially with the internal storage.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows for $49.99
You can take home Assassin’s Creed Shadows this weekend for just $49.99. This is still one of the biggest games of the year, and you are guaranteed to keep occupied for hours. In our 8/10 review, we wrote, “By sharpening the edges of its existing systems, Assassin’s Creed Shadows creates one of the best versions of the open-world style it’s been honing for the last decade.”
Save on Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition for Switch
If you’re excited for Borderlands 4 later this year, now is the time to catch up on Borderlands 3. This weekend, you can take home Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition on Switch for just $17.97, which packs in the base game, Moxxi’s Heist of the Handsome Jackpot, Guns, Love, and Tentacles: The Marriage of Wainwright & Hammerlock, Bounty of Blood, Psycho Krieg and the Fantastic Fustercluck, Designer’s Cut, Director’s Cut, and 30+ cosmetic items.
Metaphor: ReFantazio Official Strategy Guide for $43.56
The Metaphor: ReFantazio Official Strategy Guide is the ultimate resource for any player, as it packs in almost 600 pages of tips and guides for you to use while on your journey. This guide includes a perfect walkthrough you can follow to ensure you do not miss anything in the game, and there’s even a guide for Archetypes, Bonds, and much more.
Steam Summer Sale – The Best Deals Today
The Steam Summer Sale is almost over, and this is easily one of the best times of the year to score deals on PC games. Many of the biggest RPGs to release on PC in 2025 are discounted, including Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, and more. Plus, you can score incredible games like Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy or Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy for under $6.
Donkey Kong Bananza Now Available to Pre-Order
June’s Donkey Kong Bananza Direct was absolutely bananas, and if you weren’t interested in the game before, you probably are now. Bananza is set to be DK’s biggest adventure yet, and this time, he’s joined by a young Pauline. The two are tasked with heading to the very core of the planet, where wishes are supposedly granted. If you are looking for the next big game on Nintendo Switch 2, this right here is sure to be it. Donkey Kong Bananza is the best-selling game on Amazon at the moment, so be sure to lock in your copy to get it day one.
If you’re looking for DTI codes, IGN’s got you covered! In this article, you’ll find a list of all the active and working Dress to Impress codes in July 2025 that you can redeem for free rewards and bonuses in DTI, including outfits and accessories like hats, bags, and jewelry.
Active Dress to Impress Codes (July 2025)
Here are all the active Dress to Impress codes in July 2025 and the free rewards you get for redeeming them:
SWEETHEART (was only redeemable between February 15 and February 16, 2025 at 8AM PT)
YEAROFTHESNAKE
NY2025
WINTERUPDATE(was only redeemable between 8 AM – 11 AM PT on Saturday, 14 December!)
4BILLION
CHOOPIE10K
THEGAMES
EYELASHES
REWARD4CLASS1C
How to Redeem Dress to Impress Codes
Follow the steps below to redeem Dress to Impress codes and claim free rewards in DTI:
Open the Dress to Impress Roblox Experience.
Click on the handbag icon on the left-hand side to open the DTI Codes menu.
Enter your code in the “Type here…” field.
Check for any spelling mistakes or errors.
Click the checkmark icon to redeem the code.
Why Isn’t My Dress to Impress Code Working?
If the code you’re trying to redeem in DTI isn’t working, it’s likely because of one of two reasons:
The Dress to Impress code is expired
There’s a spelling mistake in the code
When inputting a DTI code in Roblox, make sure it’s spelled correctly (for example, a capital I isn’t a lowercase l, 0 and not O, and vice versa) and that there are no spaces before or after the code. We’d recommend copying and pasting codes straight from our article to ensure they’re correct as we’ve tested and verified that the codes on this page are working ourselves.
If your DTI code still isn’t working after checking for typos, it’s more than likely expired and can no longer be redeemed in Dress to Impress.
How to Get More DTI Codes
To get more Dress to Impress codes, the best way is to join the official DTI Discord server. While we check for new codes daily, the quickest way to know about new Dress to Impress codes is to follow the Roblox experience’s official Discord server where updates are posted in real time.
Part two of the Dress to Impress Summer Update is set for July 5, 2025, so it’s possible we’ll see new DTI codes then. As always, we’ll keep you updated as soon as any new codes drop, so bookmark this page!
What is Dress to Impress in Roblox?
Dress to Impress is a popular dress-up Roblox Experience available on PC, console, and iOS and Android mobile devices. In it, you put on your best outfit to complete a specific theme and walk the runway in a bid to earn votes from other players and become a top model. As you gain votes, you gain ranks and can access more clothing and accessories, so make sure you’re truly dressed to impress! Also, for toy lovers and collectors, you can now pre-order a mystery pack of 2 Dress to Impress minifigures right now for $30 at Walmart.
Meg Koepp is a Guides Editor on the IGN Guides team, with a focus on trends. When she’s not working, you can find her playing an RPG or making miniatures.
With the upcoming release of Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution in September, following Japan’s Mega Brave and Mega Symphonia on August 1, the return of Mega Evolution is now in sight.
This new era not only closes the book on the Scarlet and Violet era, but also sets the stage for a full-blown revival of X-Y-era Mega cards, many of which are already seeing price surges.
With Pokémon Legends: Z-A on the horizon and new Mega cards like Mega Lucario ex and Mega Gardevoir ex already revealed, it’s clear the TCG is about to re-enter one of its most collectible formats ever.
TL;DR: Top 10 Mega Evolution Cards To Buy Right Now
Collectors who were around during the XY era already know the visual firepower and competitive edge Mega cards brought to the game. But for new players or investors entering the space, now is the time to act.
Pre-release allocations for the new sets are expected to be limited, premium boxes are already creating hype in Japan, and classic Mega cards from Flashfire, Ancient Origins, and Phantom Forces are being swept off the market. Here’s the top 10 I have my eye on right now:
10. Primal Groudon EX (Omega Full Art) 151/160
This non-shiny full art from Primal Clash features Groudon’s Omega form with red fractal energy around its body. At $30.82, it’s one of the cheapest Primal cards left from this era.
9. M Gengar EX – XY Promos
Part of the XY Black Star Promo series, this version has a bold, horizontal layout and is less frequently listed in near-mint condition. It’s currently priced at $129.35, often underlooked compared to its Phantom Forces siblings.
8. Primal Kyogre EX (Shiny Full Art) 96/98
The matching pair to Groudon, with a deep blue palette and shiny finish. Despite similar rarity, it’s lagging slightly in value at $73.54, which makes it a likely candidate for a spike.
7. M Charizard EX (Secret) 107/106
The alternate Secret Rare Mega Charizard, featuring the Y form. It’s less expensive than 108/106, now valued at $164.73, but has been climbing steadily over the past six months.
6. M Rayquaza EX (Full Art) 105/108
This is Rayquaza’s most accessible Mega full art. It’s dipped in price over the last year, now landing at just $41.21, making it an easy hold for collectors expecting a surge post-Symphonia.
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We’re half way through the round up, so here’s a few other picks are worth grabbing before they trend up. M Mewtwo EX (Full Art) 160/162 – BREAKthrough is another to watch at $61.70 for a full-art legendary Mega in a mainline expansion.
These have strong set representation and solid collector appeal. The same goes for M Rayquaza EX 61/108 – Roaring Skies at $72.85, which offers a great backup to its full-art counterpart at a lower entry cost.
5. Primal Groudon EX (Shiny Full Art) 97/98
A Shiny Full Art Groudon EX with red lava-tone texture and black background. Ancient Origins’ last Groudon card, and now valued at $290.97 with upward movement expected.
4. M Charizard EX 69/106
Not a Secret Rare, but still iconic. This standard EX version shows Mega Charizard in attack stance. Its current value is $78.37, offering solid entry-level access to Flashfire’s chase cards.
3. M Gengar EX (Secret Rare) 121/119
This Secret Rare captures Mega Gengar with a dark purple swirl design, unique to Phantom Forces. It’s among the most traded Mega cards lately, climbing to $227.92.
2. M Rayquaza EX (Shiny Full Art) 98/98
The final card in Ancient Origins and one of the few shiny Mega full arts in the XY era. The black and gold design alongside the hectic artwork makes this an amazing card for anyones collection, and prices reflect that, currently sitting at $254.85.
1. M Charizard EX (Secret) 108/106
The highest-value Mega card on the market right now. A Secret Rare from Flashfire, this card features the X form of Mega Charizard in gold-bordered art. It’s currently priced at $493.69, making it an epic collector’s item and one of the most consistently appreciating Mega cards in the TCG.
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