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Crimson Desert Chooses Control Over Unreal Engine 5
Pearl Abyss kept Crimson Desert on its in-house Blackspace Engine instead of moving to Unreal Engine 5. The studio says that choice gave it more control over updates, platform support and future games outside its MMO roots.
Baldur's Gate 3 mod adds a new region after 18 months
SquallyDaBeanz has released version 0.8 of a beta expansion for Baldur's Gate 3. It takes players beyond the Shadow-Cursed Lands and into a new region built around exploration and combat.
Mechabellum 2.0 Adds Star Expedition on September 22
Mechabellum 2.0 arrives on Steam on September 22, 2026, with a nine-planet roguelite mode, a new Centurion unit, wider army options, and a free edition for newcomers.
Quarantine Zone: Miami Zero Brings the Outbreak to PC and Xbox
Brigada Games and Devolver Digital will release Miami Zero for Quarantine Zone: The Last Check on 15 October. The free expansion moves the outbreak to Miami and adds a scenario built around escape.
Baldur's Gate 3 Mod Adds a New Region After 18 Months
SquallyDaBeanz released the beta of Baldur's Gate 3: Act Two Expansion on September 17, 2026. It adds the Chionthar Wilds, a large combat-focused adventure for level 8-10 parties.
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
Cyberpunk 2077 and Phantom Liberty set for Battle net launch in 2026
Cyberpunk 2077 and its expansion Phantom Liberty will arrive on Battle net later this year, with CD PROJEKT RED also revealing Witcher and Edgerunners collaborations for Blizzard titles through 2027
The Alters Complete Edition brings full campaign and expansion to PlayStation 5
Silver Lining Interactive and 11 bit studios have confirmed The Alters Complete Edition for PlayStation 5, bundling the base game and Last Variable DLC on disc for a 20 November release at £34.99
Warcraft III Forsaken Kingdom Expansion Bridges the Lordaeron Gap
Blizzard has launched Warcraft III Reforged Forsaken Kingdom, delivering a 30-hour campaign that finally explores the transformation of Lordaeron into the Undercity and connects the classic RTS to World of Warcraft
Age of Empires II Viking Sagas expansion sets macOS release for September
Feral Interactive and World's Edge have confirmed The Viking Sagas expansion for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition will launch on macOS via Steam on 22 September with pre-orders now open and a launch discount available
Wartales Community Update 7 overhauls crime and prisoner systems on PC
Wartales receives its largest free update yet on PC as Community Update 7 introduces a new criminal hub and expanded prisoner mechanics while Xbox players get access to the new expansion The Curse of Rigel
REANIMAL Receives Royal Swedish Design Award for Narrative Innovation
Tarsier Studios' co-op horror game REANIMAL has been awarded the Utmärkt Svensk Form by Prince Carl Philip, recognising its environmental storytelling and interactive design across multiple platforms
Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Expansion Adds Chilling New Region
Capcom has announced Dark Arisen, a major expansion for Dragon's Dogma 2, introducing a wintry region, new enemies, and a loot-driven relic system. The update was revealed ahead of gamescom 2026 and targets players seeking fresh challenges
Bohemia Interactive Reveals New Games and Expansions at Gamescom 2026
Bohemia Interactive has presented a range of upcoming titles and major updates at Gamescom 2026, including new details on Cosmo Tales, DayZ Badlands, Everwind, and Nailcrown, with hands-on demos and future plans outlined
ARK: Astraeos Heaven & Abyss Update Completes Greek Mythology Adventure
Studio Wildcard has released the ARK: Astraeos Heaven & Abyss update, bringing the Greek-inspired map to completion and introducing new biomes, bosses and naval features across PC, Xbox and PlayStation platforms
Where Winds Meet Hits 100 Million Players, Hidden Mountain Finale Dated
NetEase Games and Everstone Studio have confirmed Where Winds Meet has surpassed 100 million players globally, with the final chapter of the Hidden Mountain storyline set to launch on 16 September
The Witcher 4 Targets 2028 Release as CD Projekt Details Trilogy Plans
CD Projekt has officially set a 2028 release window for The Witcher 4, confirming the next mainline entry is in active development and outlining a roadmap for the new trilogy, with Songs of the Past expansion arriving in 2027
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Update 2.0 Brings Engine Upgrade and New Content
GSC Game World has confirmed that S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl will receive its substantial Update 2.0 on 20 August, introducing a new engine version, visual overhaul, additional weapons and gameplay features for all owners
ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition Gameplay Showcase Reveals Switch 2 Features
Bandai Namco has released a new gameplay showcase for ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition, highlighting new content and features ahead of its 28 August launch on Nintendo Switch 2
Pokémon Pokopia reaches 5 million sales and adds new content
Nintendo and The Pokémon Company have confirmed that Pokémon Pokopia has sold over 5 million units since its March 2026 launch, with a free update and the first paid DLC now available for Nintendo Switch 2
Quake Remaster Adds Free 19-Level Campaign for 30th Anniversary
id Software and MachineGames have released a substantial new campaign for the 2021 Quake remaster, offering 19 fresh levels, new weapons, and expanded replayability to mark the franchise's 30th anniversary
Pokémon Pokopia Bubbly Basin DLC launches with underwater town on Switch 2
The Pokémon Company has released Part 1 of the Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass, Bubbly Basin, for Nintendo Switch 2, introducing an underwater town, new Pokémon, and gameplay features alongside the free version 2.0.0 update
Monster Hunter Wilds demo launches with new bundles and global event
Capcom has released a playable demo for Monster Hunter Wilds, introduced new bundle options at a reduced price, and confirmed a global championship event for September 2026 across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC
Wingspan Bird Pack: Additional Asian Avians launches on all platforms
Wingspan Digital expands with the release of Bird Pack: Additional Asian Avians, adding 25 new fan-designed bird cards and an exclusive player portrait across all major platforms
Dungeons & Dragons: World of Warcraft Expansion Brings Azeroth to Tabletop
Wizards of the Coast has officially revealed Dungeons & Dragons: World of Warcraft, a major crossover expansion that introduces every playable WOW species and class to the tabletop, with early access and full release dates now confirmed
Dungeons & Dragons Reveals Mature-Rated Dark Sun Expansion for 2027
Wizards of the Coast has announced a mature-rated Dark Sun expansion for Dungeons & Dragons, set for 2027, with shrink-wrapped packaging and content warnings for violence, bloodshed, nudity and sexuality. Here's what's confirmed so far
Black Desert adds Agent class and HYPERBOOST with major roadmap update
Pearl Abyss has released the Agent class for Black Desert, introduced the HYPERBOOST progression system, and detailed a roadmap including new regions, technical upgrades and family-wide features for the MMORPG
Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Adds Underwater Gameplay and Bubbly Basin Region
Pokémon Pokopia will introduce underwater building and exploration next week, with a free update unlocking the Dive ability for all players and the paid Bubbly Basin expansion launching simultaneously
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope expansion launches 20 August 2026
GSC Game World has announced S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope, the first major story expansion for Heart of Chornobyl, arriving 20 August 2026 on PC, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5, alongside a free Unreal Engine 5 update
Dragonkin: The Banished adds cross-play and new mode in free update
NACON has released the Dracomundus Purgatory update for Dragonkin: The Banished, introducing cross-play, a new timed challenge mode, and a weapon reinforcement system across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S
Stalker 2: Cost of Hope Expansion and 2.0 Update Arrive August 2026
GSC Game World has set 20 August 2026 for the release of Stalker 2: Cost of Hope, the game's first major story expansion, alongside a significant 2.0 update for all platforms, promising new content and technical improvements
Riftbound Vendetta Expansion Brings New Keywords and Global Launch
League of Legends Riftbound's Vendetta set arrives 31 July, introducing new mechanics, global English and Chinese release, and fresh deck-building options for the competitive TCG scene
Bethesda reveals Fallout 5 pre-production and Fallout 3 remasters
Bethesda has outlined its upcoming plans for the Fallout and The Elder Scrolls series, confirming Fallout 5 is in pre-production, remasters of Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas are underway, and a major Fallout 76 expansion is coming