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Enshrouded Reaches Five Million Players Before 1.0
More than five million players have entered Enshrouded ahead of its 1.0 launch on PC and PS5. The October release brings a larger endgame, while Keen Games says it plans to support the game for years.
Bloodborne Mod Keeps Five Hunters Together on PC
A new mod lets up to five hunters stay together through deaths and boss fights, while shared world progress remains optional. BBSC supports shadPS4 and the BBport Windows build.
GTA 6 PC Port Could Follow Consoles in Q1 2027
GamesBeat says four people familiar with Rockstar's plans expect the PC version in Q1 2027, months after the November console launch. Rockstar has not confirmed the window.
NVIDIA's Preset C Claims Up to 35% More FPS
NVIDIA says Preset C can lift frame rates by up to 35% on RTX 40 and RTX 50 GPUs by swapping in a faster frame-generation model. The experimental setting is available through the NVIDIA App beta.
NVIDIA Says DLSS 5 Cuts VRAM, Lifts NBA 2K27
NVIDIA says its updated DLSS 5 model uses 20% less VRAM at 4K and can raise NBA 2K27 frame rates by up to 1.4x from October 16. Hogwarts Legacy gets the technology November 5; Where Winds Meet follows later that month.
Byepervisor Reborn Opens PS5 Hypervisor on Firmware 13.60
Byepervisor Reborn targets PS5 firmware 13.60 and 13.20, with 13.00 marked untested. It still needs an existing kernel-exploit chain and ships without a consumer-ready jailbreak package.
PXN Brings Its S16 Wheelbase to Frankfurt for Public Testing
PXN plans public testing of its S16 at SimRacing Expo Frankfurt 2026. Visitors can also try the VD6 Bundle; higher-tier gear will remain on display.
GTA V Mod Brings Path Tracing to Enhanced PC
KBase's free Lite edition brings path-traced lighting to GTA V Enhanced on PC. The Full version adds more environmental and vehicle effects through Patreon early access.
Megaglope Sets Into the Crypt's Steam Date for October 29
Megaglope Studios says its debut arrives on Steam for PC on 29 October 2026. The game pairs first-person crypt exploration with card combat; independent sources reviewed have not verified the date or demo.
Blind Descent sets its Martian PC launch for December
META Publishing and Pokuch will launch Blind Descent on PC on 2 December 2026. A co-op playtest begins on 14 October, with cross-store multiplayer on the test roster.
Scary Baboon Adds a Voice-Copying Mimic
The Spooky Baboon update turns nearby player voices into a source of danger. It also brings a timed candy hunt and seasonal gear to Meta Quest.
Epic Bets on AI to Triple Game Development Efficiency
Epic is shifting developers toward AI as Sweeney predicts most game-development work could reach at least three times its January 2026 efficiency by next year. The forecast is ambitious, and current gains vary sharply by task.
Tales of Eternia Remastered Returns on October 16
TOSE is speeding up technique learning while keeping the enemy roster intact. The remaster launches on 16 October 2026, with a new highest difficulty waiting until players finish the game once.
Project S.U.N.D.I.A.L. Opens a Solo-First Closed Beta
Ice Quake Studios says its 2D pixel-art extraction shooter has entered closed beta. The first test is single-player; independent search results have not confirmed the beta's availability or the planned online stage.
Inpulse Makes Musical Timing Part of Every Jump
The Windows PC demo is part of Steam Next Fest, with note-triggered launches at the heart of its platforming. HappyGamer reports a Q1 2027 release plan, while Steam still lists the date as "To be announced."
Shadow of the Road trailer leans into anime style
Another Angle Games and Owlcat Games have paired with Japanese hypermetal band Earthists for a character-led trailer. Shadow of the Road now targets 10 March 2027 on PC, after a delay from 12 November 2026.
UnderMire Locks In 13 November Steam Debut
Table Knight Games has dated its co-op horror roguelite for 13 November 2026. A new trailer introduces spell-caster Rawiah and shows the Bunker's grassy first layer, with Mothman appearing.
PlateUp! Brings Back Trick Cards for Halloween
The Halloween event starts on PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Epic Games Store on 12 October, with Nintendo Switch following next week. Trick cards return, while SteamDB lists a 90% discount that cuts the price to $1.99.
Moonfrost Opens on Steam Early Access at $13.49
Oxalis Games launched Moonfrost for Windows on Steam Early Access on October 12, 2026. The US launch price is $13.49, discounted 10% from $14.99.
Dragonwilds Draws Nearly 3 Million Players
Jagex says nearly three million unique players have tried RuneScape: Dragonwilds. The studio has mapped out years of updates and is working on official mod tools for PC and consoles.
Homebrew Brings Xbox Cloud Gaming to Jailbroken PS5s
Version 0.9.5 of the unofficial PS5 client offers a route to Xbox cloud games on jailbroken consoles. Its advertised features come with no official support from Sony or Microsoft.
No Man's Sky Lands on iPhone With 40-Plus Updates
Hello Games says No Man's Sky arrives on iPhone and iPad on 28 October, with more than 40 major updates in a download under 5GB. The game will be free to try, but multiplayer and settlements are out at launch.
Ravenswatch Adds Kintaro as Passtech Reworks Every Hero
Kintaro arrives in Ravenswatch on 12 October 2026 as Passtech Games revises Talents across the roster. The $7.99 DLC includes seven outfits for Kintaro and Kuma, plus a voiced story told through seven memories.
Valor Mortis Loses Its Way in a First-Person Soulslike
First-person parries and an undead Napoleonic setting give Valor Mortis a strong opening. Cramped encounters and a narrow enemy roster wear down much of its 20-hour PC campaign.
The Witcher 3 Mod Makes Seasons Change by Region
The Living Continent changes The Witcher 3 Remastered with region-specific seasons and accumulating snow. It also requires DirectX 12, ReShade add-on support and both story expansions.
Hearthvale Brings a Family Saga to the Browser
Gina Makes LLC says The Hero of Hearthvale is free to play in a modern browser on phones and tablets. Computers are supported too, and the story follows a hero's children into the next generation.
Plume Makes a Bird's Stomach Its Roguelite Inventory
In Plume, birds eat items to change their combat abilities and plant crops during a run. Coreplix is targeting a Q2 2027 Steam release, though the listed features have not been independently confirmed.
Imperium's Steam demo promises empires with their own agendas
The announcement says Imperium's free Steam demo is available ahead of Steam Next Fest, with a Q4 2026 launch planned. Independent sources have not confirmed the demo or its features.
Tango Rio's Island Mystery Gets a November Release
Bean Adventure Agency and Dionous Games have set 10 November 2026 for the comedic point-and-click game. Its search crosses more than 50 illustrated locations, with Steam Next Fest participation announced for 19 October.
Knuckle Paradise Demo Takes Jane to the First Boss
ARTE France and Flying Oak Games have released a Steam Next Fest demo. It follows Jane through one chapter of her underground tournament, with side quests and a fight against the first boss.
Intergalactic Could Push Naughty Dog Toward God of War Combat
Former Naughty Dog animator Rico Flores thinks Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet could loosen the studio's motion-capture style. The reveal has yet to show how combat will work in the finished game.
God of War 3 Remastered Runs on PC in Unofficial Port
The unofficial PC port is playable from beginning to end, with resolution options up to 4K and frame-rate settings up to 240 fps. Its developers warn of texture problems above 1080p.
Moon Sweepers Draws 10000 Steam Wishlists in Five Days
DragDrop Games says Moon Sweepers reached 10000 Steam wishlists five days after its announcement. The cooperative lunar cleanup game is planned for PC through Steam on 23 October 2026, though the date remains unverified.
Roger Jr. Brings Wrestling Chaos to TEKKEN 8
Bandai Namco has shown more of Roger Jr. after EVO France 2026. Season 3 Character Pass holders get him on 11 November, ahead of the wider release on 16 November.
Finnish Games Week Puts Nearly 400 Games on Steam
The 2026 Steam showcase runs from 12 to 18 October with more than 350 Finnish games, then shifts to Helsinki for an industry programme from 19 to 23 October.
Potion-making: Path of the Alchemist Lands a Steam Demo
GameGrin still listed the demo among recent Steam releases on 5 October. Oduvan Games plans the full launch for 10 November, with five locations replacing the demo's two.
Nintendo Keeps Physical Games on Switch 2
Bill van Zyll says Switch 2 will support digital purchases and physical releases, with Latin American players showing strong demand for games they can collect or share.
Path of Exile 2 Targets December 11, 2026 Launch
Grinding Gear Games is reported to end early access on December 11, 2026. The full campaign and endgame would become free on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Final Answer Takes Trivia Roguelite Strategy To Steam
Games Fabrik will start public Steam playtests on October 12 2026. Final Answer links trivia answers to relic builds and four escalating acts ahead of its Q1 2027 launch window.
Gaelco's Arcade Racers Hit Modern Platforms in October
QUByte Interactive and Bleem! will release Gaelco Sports Collection on 22 October 2026. The package brings five arcade games to PC, consoles and Nintendo Switch.
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