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Phantom Blade Zero sets PS5 launch for October 2026
S-GAME will release Phantom Blade Zero on PS5 and PC on 29 October 2026. The game will feature eight endings, four difficulty modes, weapon switching and the Sha-Chi combat system.
Beast of Reincarnation Plans Tougher Combat Beyond Hard Mode
Game Freak has outlined several changes for Beast of Reincarnation after player feedback. The plans include tougher difficulty settings, new boss attack patterns and a shorter route through New Game Plus.
Genigods: Nezha Turns Chinese Creation Myth Into Fast Action
Genigods Lab has revealed a playable action game built around Chinese creation mythology. Genigods: Nezha targets PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S|X in 2028, with a 25-hour campaign and mythic boss battles.
GTA Online Will Continue After GTA 6, While Separate Multiplayer Points to 2027
Take-Two says GTA Online will continue after GTA 6 launches on November 19, 2026. Twitch CEO Dan Clancy has pointed to a possible 2027 window for separate multiplayer, but Rockstar has not confirmed that date.
Gears of War: E-Day Targets 4K at 60 FPS with an RTX 5070 Ti
The Coalition's final PC requirements list 4K at 60 FPS for an RTX 5070 Ti and 1440p at 60 FPS for an RTX 3060 Ti. With upscaling enabled, Gears of War: E-Day looks more accessible than many recent Unreal Engine 5 releases.
Core Keeper adds mounts and a hookshot in free underground update
Core Keeper's free Riders of the Underground update launches on 21 September with rideable cattle mounts, a hookshot, a new Moss sub-biome, a trio of hydras, plus new pets, weapons and armour.
Totally Safe Railway Co. Turns Train Management Into Co-op Chaos
Flagship Interactive has announced Totally Safe Railway Co. for Steam in Q4 2026. Biotech Gameworks' co-op adventure puts players in charge of a customisable Wild West railway.
Mycopunk Leaves Early Access on October 20
Pigeons at Play and Devolver Digital will launch Mycopunk on PC and PlayStation 5 on October 20 after its Early Access run. The $14.99 release will add new 1.0 content.
UNDEFEATED Genesis Puts Superhero Freedom in Players' Hands
Chorus Worldwide and Osaka-based Indie-us Games have released a Steam demo for UNDEFEATED: Genesis. A new trailer shows free flight, fast movement and superpowered combat ahead of the game's 2027 launch on Steam and PlayStation 5.
Vaewolf Sets Out for Revenge Ahead of Its 2027 Launch
Milky Tea and Megabit showed Vaewolf's revenge story during PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct on 20 September 2026. The fast-paced action game is planned for Windows PC, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in early 2027, with Xbox Play Anywhere support.
Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.6 arrives on 28 September
HoYoverse will release Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.6 on 28 September 2026 in Asia and Europe. North America will get the update on 27 September because of the time-zone difference, with Pearl, a new Life Sciences Institute storyline and several limited-time events.
Hellheart Breaker Makes Romance Part of the Fight in 2027
Red Dunes Games will show Hellheart Breaker at Tokyo Game Show 2026 ahead of its planned 2027 release on PC and consoles. In the game, romance choices can unlock combat abilities or turn rejected characters into bosses.
Nightmare Circus Brings Physics-Driven Horror to Tokyo Game Show 2026
FairPlay Studios and Red Dunes Games are showing Nightmare Circus at Tokyo Game Show 2026, where visitors can try its physics-driven combat. A free Steam demo is also available ahead of the PC and console release.
Boomstock 2026 unveils new boomer shooters on Steam
Fulqrum Publishing has opened Boomstock 2026 on Steam. The seven-day event brings world premieres, release updates, playable tests and discounts to a broad line-up of boomer shooters through 24 September.
Bruce Straley apologises after God of War Laufey criticism
Bruce Straley cited God of War Laufey while criticising repetitive triple-A design, then apologised to Sony Santa Monica. He said the unreleased game was an example in a wider industry argument, not his target.
Aero The Acro-Bat Legacy physical edition unites six Sunsoft classics
Selecta Play has released Aero The Acro-Bat Legacy plus Sunsoft Lost Gems as a physical edition for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch bringing together six preserved platform and action games from Sunsoft's 16-bit era in one retail package
Kojima Productions shifts Physint to Xbox as Bill Skarsgård joins cast
Hideo Kojima has confirmed Bill Skarsgård as the lead in Physint and shared new details on OD at the Xbox Tokyo Game Show, following PlayStation's withdrawal from Physint's publishing plans
Cronos Lazarus expansion brings frantic combat upgrades to survival horror
Bloober Team has detailed Cronos Lazarus an expansion for Cronos The New Dawn that introduces Teleportation and Decoy mechanics for a more action-driven survival horror experience across PC PlayStation 5 Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2
Rescue Drone Simulator Second Chance targets 2027 launch on PC and consoles
Anraga Studios and The Farm 51 have announced Rescue Drone Simulator Second Chance a narrative-driven rescue simulator set in a near-future crisis scenario with a focus on realistic drone operations and customisation for PC PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in 2027
Guns of Eschaton Channels Dark Souls with Old West Precision
Eschatology Entertainment's Guns of Eschaton was unveiled at gamescom 2026, promising a deliberate Soulslike experience that swaps swords for revolvers and medieval gloom for a desolate Old West setting
The Expanse Osiris Reborn demo reveals high-stakes monster hunt mission
Owlcat Games has unveiled a full mission from The Expanse Osiris Reborn at gamescom 2026 highlighting RPG-driven choices and a tense hybrid monster encounter as the studio targets a Spring 2027 release
Dice of Kalma surpasses one million downloads on Steam and mobile
Pepperbox Studios has confirmed that Dice of Kalma has reached over one million downloads across Steam, iOS and Android, with new updates and an animated lore series now available for players
Blizzard confirms StarCraft shooter as standalone narrative with no live service
Blizzard has officially announced a new StarCraft open world shooter, confirming it will be a narrative-driven standalone game with a clear ending and no live service elements. The project is targeting a 2030 release window and will not follow a seasonal model
Star Conflict Burrownauts brings roguelite mining and bullet-heaven combat
Targem Games has announced Star Conflict Burrownauts a new action roguelite for PC that blends resource mining with intense bullet-heaven battles and invites players to join an unrestricted playtest on Steam
007 First Light adds full path tracing and DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction
IO Interactive and Amazon MGM Studios have released a major PC update for 007 First Light, introducing full path tracing and DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction to deliver more realistic lighting and reflections for GeForce RTX players
Abducted demo brings roguelike alien escape to Steam with free trial
Super Subatomic Games has launched a playable demo for abducted on Steam, offering a first look at its 3D isometric roguelike action RPG ahead of the full release. Players can now test the alien abduction escape formula and its randomly generated levels
Warframe Iceblade of Narin update brings six-player squads and Tau event
Digital Extremes has detailed major free updates for Warframe and Soulframe this autumn, including a new Warframe, six-player squad missions, a community event, and fresh content for Soulframe's alpha build
PlayStation drops Physint as Xbox secures Kojima's next stealth project
Kojima Productions' upcoming stealth-action game Physint will now launch on Xbox and PC after PlayStation withdrew support due to budget overruns and concerns about timed exclusivity
.45 PARABELLUM BLOODHOUND brings hybrid gunplay to Tokyo Game Show 2026
Sukeban Games will debut a hands-on demo of .45 PARABELLUM BLOODHOUND at Tokyo Game Show 2026, showcasing its blend of real-time and turn-based gunfights in a dystopian cyberpunk setting for PC players ahead of its autumn release window
Resonant Blade launches on Nintendo Switch with sound-driven combat
Resonant Blade is now available on Nintendo Switch, introducing a sonic-powered combat system and dystopian sci-fi world. Developed by Wise Wombat Games and published by RedDeer.Games, the release targets players seeking fast 2D action and environmental puzzles
ARES THE IRON VANGUARD sets global launch for September on mobile and PC
Com2uS Holdings has confirmed a worldwide release date for ARES THE IRON VANGUARD, a sci-fi action RPG with real-time suit switching and cross-play, arriving 15 September on iOS, Android and PC
Marvel's Wolverine Delivers Brutal Combat but Struggles to Maintain Momentum
Marvel's Wolverine arrives with a focus on visceral action and character-driven storytelling for PlayStation players but faces criticism for repetitive combat and limited progression over its 15-hour campaign
Aliens Fireteam Elite 2 Delivers Four Player Co-op and Specialist Class
Aliens Fireteam Elite 2 brings four-player squads and a new Specialist class to its co-op shooter formula. The sequel builds on the original with expanded mission variety and customisation but keeps its focus on action over narrative depth
Physint development shifts to Xbox after PlayStation withdrawal
Kojima Productions' Metal Gear-inspired Physint has left PlayStation after Sony cancelled its involvement in June. Microsoft has stepped in to publish the game for Xbox, ensuring the project's survival and a new platform direction
Golden Swirl launches on Steam with real-time deckbuilding combat
Golden Swirl is now available on Steam, offering a hybrid of deckbuilding and real-time action for PC players. The game features tactical movement, customisable builds and a dynamic dark fantasy setting
Valheim leaves early access with Deep North update and cross-play support
Valheim 1.0 has launched on all major platforms, introducing the Deep North endgame region and cross-play. Iron Gate and Coffee Stain confirm the survival hit has sold over 17 million units since its early access debut
Crazy Taxi World Tour brings new missions and classic chaos to modern platforms
SEGA has officially announced Crazy Taxi World Tour for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and Nintendo Switch 2, promising a return to the series' signature arcade action with new international locations and inventive side missions
The Boss Gangster Criminal Empire exits early access with major corruption update
Tripwire Presents and BEF Games have launched the Be the Boss update for The Boss Gangster Criminal Empire on PC, confirming the game's full 1.0 release date for 27 October 2026 and detailing sweeping changes to criminal empire management
Wild Rift Patch 7.3 introduces Rift Rumble and new champions
League of Legends: Wild Rift Patch 7.3 lands on 22 September with Rift Rumble mode, three new champions, gameplay reworks and music-inspired content as Riot Games closes out the year with a substantial update for mobile and upcoming console players
Arjun Brings Yoga Power to Street Fighter 6 on All Platforms This October
Capcom has confirmed Arjun as the next playable fighter for Street Fighter 6, arriving 13 October 2026 across PlayStation, Xbox, PC and Nintendo Switch 2 with a gameplay trailer revealing his yoga-inspired moveset
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