PC Platforms & Stores
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The Division 2 Red Horizon Brings Cleaners to D.C. and Confirms Crossplay
Ubisoft has launched Year 8 Season 3 for The Division 2, introducing the Cleaners faction to Washington D.C., new modifiers, permanent Toxic Dark Zones, and a crossplay update scheduled for later this year
Brutal Legend Free on PC for 666 Minutes as Double Fine Marks Tim Curry
Double Fine Productions has made Brutal Legend free to download and keep on PC for a limited 666-minute window, following the studio's return to independence and in tribute to the late Tim Curry, who voiced a key character in the game
MADE IN JAPAN Collection to Showcase 12 Indie Games at PAX West 2026
The MADE IN JAPAN Collection, powered by JETRO, will debut at PAX West 2026 with a curated line-up of Japanese indie games, hands-on demos, and exclusive event merchandise for attendees
GRIT Launches on Steam With Updated Wild West Battle Royale Features
Team GRIT has released GRIT on Steam, bringing a third-person Wild West battle royale for up to 100 players with new gameplay improvements, updated mechanics and expanded customisation options for PC players
VOIDFACE Launches on Steam with Bullet Hell Boss Rush Challenge
VOIDFACE, the debut Steam release from Frog Hat Labs, is now available for PC players. The indie bullet hell shooter features a spellcasting system and boss rush structure, with a launch discount for early buyers
The Fertile Crescent 2 launches in Early Access on Steam
MicroProse and Wield Interactive have released The Fertile Crescent 2: Collapse of the Bronze Age in Early Access on Steam, offering a narrative-driven RTS set during the collapse of ancient civilisations with campaign, skirmish and multiplayer modes
Nimbit Frontier Enters Early Access on Steam With Free Demo and Discount
Nimbit Frontier, developed by Megasploot, has launched in Early Access on Steam, offering a 10% discount and a free demo. The creature-raising life sim features over 20 hours of content and plans for an 18-month Early Access period
Compulsion Games Now Publishing South of Midnight on Steam After Xbox Split
Compulsion Games has taken over publishing duties for South of Midnight on Steam, marking a clear separation from Xbox Game Studios following the recent restructuring and layoffs at Xbox
Halo Co-Creator Criticises Main Menu Ring and PvP Omission in Remake
Marcus Lehto, co-creator of Halo, has voiced strong criticism of the main menu ring design and the lack of split-screen PvP in Halo: Campaign Evolved, raising questions about the remake's direction and player experience
Helldivers 2 Update Adds Illuminate Enemies, New Biome and Level Cap Rise
Arrowhead has released Helldivers 2 update 7.0.0, introducing new Illuminate enemies, a fresh biome, and a level cap increase, alongside gameplay tweaks and technical fixes for PlayStation and PC players
Runeveil Developer Urges Players to Pirate Rather Than Buy from Key Resellers
Dicehit Games, creators of Runeveil, have publicly advised players to pirate their games instead of purchasing from unofficial Steam key resellers, highlighting how these sites exploit free promotional codes and undermine indie developers
Light No Fire Climbs Steam Wishlists as Hello Games Holds Back Marketing
Hello Games is keeping Light No Fire largely under wraps, with the studio opting out of major showcases as the game becomes one of Steam's most wishlisted titles. The developer says further marketing is unnecessary at this stage
ReStory recoups budget in 12 hours and hits $3 million in sales
ReStory, a new indie game set in mid-2000s Tokyo, has rapidly surpassed its development costs and reached $3 million in sales within days of launch, with strong player reviews on Steam
Valve Warns Steam Deck Owners of Data Breach After CEVA Attack
Valve has started alerting Steam Deck, Steam Machine and Steam Controller buyers in Europe to a data breach that may have exposed personal details, following a cyberattack on its logistics partner
Moonlighter free on Steam for limited time ahead of Moonlighter 2 release
Digital Run is making Moonlighter available at no cost on Steam from 5 to 9 August, giving players a chance to experience the original action-RPG before Moonlighter 2 leaves early access on 2 September
Steam Joke Game Sells $1.3 Million Before Refund Wave Hits
A satirical Steam game priced at $200 briefly generated over $1.3 million in sales before the vast majority of buyers refunded their purchases, exposing quirks in the platform's refund and points systems
Angel Guardian demo launches on Steam with Twitch viewer integration
Corgee Inc. has released a public demo for Angel Guardian during Steam Cyberpunk Fest, offering players a first look at its 90s anime-inspired sci-fi action and optional Twitch integration that lets viewers influence gameplay in real time
Hololive Dreams Launches with 150 Songs and 50 VTubers on Mobile and PC
Hololive Dreams has arrived on iOS, Android and PC, blending rhythm gameplay with RPG progression and featuring over 150 tracks and 54 hololive VTubers as playable characters, aiming to broaden the appeal of rhythm games
Thimbleweed Park 2 Announced for PC, Mac and Linux with 2028 Release Target
Ron Gilbert has officially revealed Thimbleweed Park 2, a sequel to the acclaimed 2017 adventure, now in development for PC, Mac and Linux with a planned launch in early 2028. Key original team members are returning for this self-published project
BLUE REFLECTION Quartet launches on PlayStation, Switch and PC
KOEI TECMO and Gust have released BLUE REFLECTION Quartet, bringing all four series entries together in a single digital collection for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2 and Windows PC via Steam
Capcom Reports 93% of Game Sales Are Now Digital in 2026
Capcom's latest financial report reveals that digital sales now account for over 93% of its game sales, raising new questions about the future of physical discs as the industry shifts towards digital-first distribution
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls Unveils Phoenix Cyclops as First DLC
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls has announced Phoenix Cyclops as its first Year 1 DLC character and released its opening movie at San Diego Comic-Con 2026, offering new details on post-launch content and the game's visual direction
Virtua Fighter Crossroads Revealed as Franchise Shifts to Story-Driven Design
Virtua Fighter Crossroads has been officially unveiled by Sega, promising a new narrative focus, fresh characters and a setting ten years after previous entries, but key gameplay details remain unconfirmed
Valve's Steam AI Disclosure Policy Divides Developers and Industry Leaders
Valve's decision to require AI use disclosures for all games on Steam has triggered debate among developers and industry figures, with some supporting transparency and others warning of unfair consequences for creators