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Project S.U.N.D.I.A.L. Comes to Steam on 27 April 2027
Ice Quake Studios GmbH will release Project S.U.N.D.I.A.L. on Steam on 27 April 2027. The 2D pixel art shooter will include single-player and online PvPvE modes, with survival systems that can turn every extraction into a gamble.
Kartboard Dash brings free-to-play racing chaos to PC and mobile
Zatun has released Kartboard Dash, a free-to-play arcade racer for PC, Android and iOS. Power-ups, handmade tracks and final-lap modifiers can turn the order upside down before the finish.
Xbox Reportedly Signs PHYSINT for Far Less Than Sony's Plan
Hideo Kojima's PHYSINT may have moved from Sony to Xbox after budget concerns stalled the original deal. Reports say Xbox agreed to fund the project for a fraction of $400 million.
God of War Laufey Pre-Orders Open With Faye's Serpent Bow Reveal
Santa Monica Studio has revealed Faye's Serpent Bow and confirmed that God of War Laufey pre-orders will open on September 29 at 10:00 AM local time. The game launches on PlayStation 5 on February 16, 2027.
Nulphia releases a three-hour demo on Steam
Solo developer Kirill Poletaev has released Nulphia's first public Steam demo. It offers two to three hours of exploration, combat, puzzles and story across the game's opening chapter.
Wrack: Reclamation brings kill-streak combat to Xbox
Wrack: Reclamation is now on Xbox from Final Boss Entertainment and RedDeer.Games. Its campaign centers on timed kill streaks, corpse resets and boss fights.
Crownbreakers Brings Tactical Card Combat to Steam
Sharkbomb Studios and Firesquid have shown a new Crownbreakers trailer at the Game Devs of Color Expo. A Steam demo is now live, and press and creators can request Alpha keys.
Luminous Nights brings Kingdom Hearts-style action RPG combat to Steam
Yahya Danboos has released the first official teaser trailer for Luminous Nights. The upcoming Steam action RPG pairs PS2-era platforming and combat ideas with an original Arabian fantasy story.
GTA 6 Could Run on Phones, but a Switch 2 Port Looks Unlikely
Former Rockstar Games developer Jérémy Hartvick believes modern smartphones could handle GTA 6, but doubts a Nintendo Switch 2 version could preserve enough of the game or reach its main audience. Rockstar and Take-Two have confirmed the game for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on 19 November 2026. PC, smartphone and Switch 2 versions remain unannounced.
The Division 2 Cross-Play Starts Its Staged Rollout in November
The Division 2 will begin its long-awaited cross-play rollout on November 10, one week after Echoes of Central Park launches with a new map and horror-inspired campaign.
Cancelled fighter pilot game lands on Nintendo Switch
Elland: The Crystal Wars has reportedly launched on Nintendo Switch through the Nintendo eShop after its planned Game Boy Advance release was cancelled in 2002. The revival adds rewind support and an LCD filter, though the release, price and project history could not be independently verified in the available search results.
NARAKA: BLADEPOINT Opens Golden Triumph Week With Free Rewards
NetEase Games has started Golden Triumph Week in NARAKA: BLADEPOINT, offering 2,000 Gold, limited-time cosmetics and three Seasonal Choice Chests. The Devourer Season will also add Kael, underwater combat changes and more October content.
AnyPS5 Could Put PlayStation Exclusives on PC Without Emulation
Sony's focus on selected multiplayer and live-service PC releases could leave room for AnyPS5, an experimental project that aims to convert PS5 executables for Windows and Linux without traditional emulation.
Evercade Adds British Classics for December Release
Blaze Entertainment is bringing The Last Ninja, International Karate and James Pond to Evercade in two physical collections. Both release on 4 December 2026, with pre-orders opening today.
Rayman Legends Retold Recommends an RTX 4080 for 4K at 60 FPS
Rayman Legends Retold lists an RTX 4080 for 4K at 60 frames per second with Quality upscaling. The game is also due on Nintendo Switch 2 on December 3, 2026.
Fallen Tear: The Ascension leaves Early Access with its full Steam release
Winter Crew Studios has launched Fallen Tear: The Ascension version 1.0 on Steam with a completed story and nearly twice the Early Access content. The game is available with a 10% launch discount, while PlayStation 5, Xbox Series and Nintendo Switch versions are planned for 2027.
Nightpyre Demo Puts Every Run's Consequences on Steam
Silveil has released a Steam demo for Nightpyre. Players can customise characters, build spells with runes, and make choices that reshape its dark fantasy world after every death.
PRINCESS VANGUARD demo brings Chapter 1 to Steam
Kinakoboo has released a free Steam demo for PRINCESS VANGUARD. Chapter 1 introduces four princesses and puts its top-down combat, enemy hordes, and boss fights on display.
Halo Reboot Reportedly Opens a New Chapter Under Activision
On September 22, 2026, Activision confirmed plans for a new Halo project built by a dedicated team. An insider claims the game will start a new chapter instead of continuing the established story, but neither Activision nor Xbox has confirmed that direction.
How to Get Living Shards for Dylan's Weapon in CONTROL Resonant
Living Shards improve Dylan's main weapon in CONTROL Resonant, but they do not come from a simple repeatable farm. Here is where to find them and how to save enough Source for Vendor purchases.
CONTROL Resonant's Dodge Offset Keeps Every Combo Alive
CONTROL Resonant has a hidden dodge offset technique that lets players avoid attacks without resetting their combo strings. Moving dodge to L1 or LB makes the timing much easier to manage.
Firefighters: Code Red Shows Its High-Risk Rescue Missions
Aerosoft and Chronos North have released a gameplay trailer for Firefighters: Code Red. It shows dangerous rescues across more than 30 locations and confirms cross-platform co-op.
Launch Hazard turns rocket-powered ragdolls into a Steam score attack
Emberlane Games has announced Launch Hazard for Steam, a 90-second score-attack game built around rocket-powered ragdolls, momentum chains, and high-scoring crashes. A playtest and demo are planned before the December launch, but independent confirmation of the announcement and schedule remains limited.
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
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