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Nintendo launches Splatoon Raiders, the franchise's first-ever spinoff, on July 23 as a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive. Set across the Spirhalite Islands, it is a single-player-focused adventure at $49.99 digital with optional four-player co-op.
Gravity-licensed open-world title Ragnarok: The New World went live July 15 across Southeast Asia (excluding Vietnam). Free-to-play on Steam, it leads with eight classes including the new Druid, MVP mounts, and safe refinement to +15. A global launch is slated for Q4 2026.
Rockstar shipped GTA Online's Summer 2026 update, The Kortz Center Heist, on July 14. It is the first new heist since Cayo Perico in 2020, adding an art-theft storyline that extends the Mansions DLC plus seven new vehicles on day one.
Warframe studio Digital Extremes unveiled a major Soulframe update at TennoCon 2026: a new 'Warsongs' Fable, wolf mounts, a dark Vadagar Pact progression path, a fishing mini-game, and voice work from Ben Starr and Jennifer English.
Halo Studios' ground-up Unreal Engine 5 remake of the original campaign launches July 28 across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Game Pass — marking the first time Halo has ever appeared on PlayStation hardware.
As of July 9, 2026, Gears of War: Reloaded is available across all Game Pass tiers, including the entry-level Premium plan. With Gears of War: E-Day launching October 6, the timing couldn't be more deliberate.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced launched July 9 to 2 million sales in 24 hours and a record 99,451 peak concurrent players on Steam — the highest ever for the AC franchise. Metacritic sits at 84, with IGN awarding 9/10 and the original writer returning for new story chapters.
Pocketpair's monster-collecting survival hit leaves Early Access today across PC, Xbox, and PS5. The 1.0 update unlocks the long-teased World Tree region, adds a Wing Pack for flight, and keeps the price frozen at $29.99 despite earlier plans to raise it.
Smilegate RPG's Lost Ark launched a new Specialist class on its Korean servers on July 8, known there as Chawonsulsa ('Dimensionist'). Wielding clock-hand weapons to bend time and space, it's the archetype's fourth class and its first male one. The same class won't reach Amazon Games' global servers until September, under the working title 'Warpweaver.'
Moonlight Peaks launches today on Steam, Switch, Switch 2, and Android with a 15% introductory discount. Strong reviews call it one of the most complete cozy games ever shipped at launch.
Shift Up's Goddess of Victory: NIKKE reclaimed the No. 1 revenue spot on Korea's App Store after its July 2 summer update, 'WAVE TO YOU.' New SSR units Cinderella: Crystal Wave and Marciana: Marine Study, plus an A-1 Pictures animation, drove the comeback — the update also hit No. 2 in Japan and Taiwan.
Rhythm Heaven Groove launches July 2 on Nintendo Switch with a Metacritic 82 — the series' first entry in 11 years packs 80+ solo mini-games, 30+ multiplayer modes, and a Beatspell RPG unlock for $39.99.
Cygames is launching Endless Ragnarok, a major expansion for action RPG Granblue Fantasy: Relink, on July 9 across PC, PS4, PS5, and Nintendo Switch 2. It adds six new playable characters, a solo-focused mode called The Conflux, full cross-platform play, and official Korean language support.
Square Enix has confirmed a July 23 digital release for Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster on Nintendo Switch 2, priced at $49.99. The Switch 2 version gains PC-exclusive booster toggles, and a 25th anniversary sleeve-case physical edition arrives August 27.
Velan Studios' Star Fox remake for Nintendo Switch 2 earns a Metacritic 81 from 98+ critics and a 97% recommendation rate on OpenCritic. The long-dormant franchise returns with full cinematics, 60fps, online multiplayer, and Joy-Con 2 mouse aiming.
Ubisoft's full remake of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag launches July 9, 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Built from scratch on the latest Anvil Engine, it brings overhauled combat and parkour, no loading screens, ray-traced lighting, and new story content for Blackbeard and Stede Bonnet.
Nintendo's dedicated Splatoon Raiders Direct on June 30 confirmed a July 23 release date, a $49.99 digital price, and detailed the single-player-focused action-adventure's core mechanics — including the Deep Cut companion bot system and island raiding loop.
Kuro Games' free-to-play open-world action RPG Wuthering Waves lands on Xbox Series X|S and PC on July 10, alongside the global Version 3.5 update. It arrives as an Xbox Play Anywhere title with full cross-progression across PC, mobile, PS5, and Xbox — and Game Pass subscribers get an exclusive launch Sigil.
Pocketpair's monster-collecting survival hit Palworld graduates from Early Access on July 10 with its 1.0 release. The headline additions: the long-teased World Tree region that roughly doubles the map, a Genetic Recombination breeding system, and Server Clustering. It ships day one on Game Pass across PC, PS5, and Xbox.
Halo: Campaign Evolved arrives July 28 on Xbox, PC, and PlayStation 5 simultaneously — the series' first appearance on PlayStation and a day-one Game Pass title. The ground-up remake of Halo: Combat Evolved's campaign adds three new missions and up to four-player online co-op.
1047 Games' movement shooter EMPULSE launched into Early Access on Steam and Xbox on June 24, peaking at 2,740 concurrent players with 69% positive reviews; PS5 was delayed for certification.
Capcom's stylish action classic Devil May Cry 5: Devil Hunter Edition launched digitally on Nintendo Switch 2 on June 23, holding a stable 60fps in both docked and handheld modes, bundling every DLC plus Vergil, and scoring 85 on Metacritic. Early-adopter price is $30.
Nintendo and Velan Studios' ground-up Star Fox 64 remake launched as a Switch 2 exclusive, scoring 82 on Metacritic and 84 on OpenCritic — the second-highest score in the franchise's 33-year history.
Square Enix's new HD-2D action RPG The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales launched June 18 on PC, PS5, Xbox, and Switch 2, scoring 82 (PS5) and 78 (PC) on Metacritic and 81 on OpenCritic — though its $59.99 price and English-only voice work are drawing criticism.
MINTROCKET's major DAVE THE DIVER expansion 'In the Jungle' launched June 18 across all platforms, earning a Metacritic 86 and OpenCritic 92 while Steam concurrent players more than doubled to 47,222.
HoYoverse's urban fantasy action RPG Zenless Zone Zero officially launched on Steam on June 17, 2026. The Version 3.0 update, 'A Sleepwalker's Confession,' adds the new region Roscaelifer and kicks off Season 3 across every platform, alongside a 2nd-anniversary celebration.
EA Sports UFC 6 launches June 19 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S with an 82 OpenCritic average and 92% critic recommendation rate — the highest in franchise history. New features include Flow State, Hall of Legends, and the series-first story mode The Legacy.
id Software revealed DOOM: The Dark Ages' first DLC 'Revelations' at the Xbox Games Showcase — releasing July 7, 2026. The new campaign traps the Slayer in a purgatory of his own mind. Chain Spear weapon, new demons, deeper puzzles. $19.99 standalone or free for Premium Edition owners.
Capcom officially announced Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, a paid expansion launching October 9, 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2 for the first time — adding a new snowy region, 12 dungeon challenges, and expanded character customization.
GSC Game World dropped the characters trailer for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2's first story DLC on June 12. Returning veteran Zulu from the Duty faction teams up with newcomer Mavka from Freedom as Skif ventures into never-before-seen CNPP locations.
Little Nightmares III's first story DLC The Backstage launches today (June 12) on all platforms. Meet Dime, a new child with a torch hat, as Low ventures into the darkest part of The Carnevale.
Gears of War: E-Day launches October 6 on Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam). PS5 confirmed never. A 14+ hour prequel set on Emergence Day, Unreal Engine 5 rebuild, new movement, Horde Siege PvE, and open beta August 6.
Square Enix revealed Final Fantasy Resonance at Nintendo Direct June 2026. The series' first HD-2D title brings back turn-based combat and summons Cloud, Terra, and Zidane as recruitable Visions. Launches October 22, 2026.
Halo Studios confirmed a July 28 launch date for Halo: Campaign Evolved at Xbox Games Showcase 2026, unveiling Operation: METEORITE — three brand-new prequel missions featuring space combat. Standard Edition $49.99, Game Pass Day 1.
The Coalition unveiled Gears of War: E-Day at Xbox Games Showcase 2026. Set 14 years before the original Gears, launching October 6, 2026 with Game Pass Ultimate day one. Features 4-player co-op campaign, 4v4 Versus, 12-player Horde Siege, and an open beta August 6–10.
Santa Monica Studio revealed God of War Laufey at PlayStation State of Play 2026, starring Kratos' wife Faye with 20+ minutes of gameplay. Director Ariel Lawrence addresses fan skepticism directly, hopeful to win over doubters.
S-GAME's kungfupunk action RPG Phantom Blade Zero launches September 9, 2026 on PS5 and PC. A new teaser dropped at PlayStation State of Play on June 2 with confirmed Korean support and zero microtransactions.
Square Enix's acclaimed JRPG Final Fantasy VII Rebirth arrives on Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2 on June 3, 2026. Xbox Play Anywhere support included, with a 20% pre-order discount until June 10.
007 First Light from HITMAN developer IO Interactive launches on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC to near-universal critical acclaim. Reviews call it the best Bond game ever made and a strong 2026 Game of the Year contender.
CD Projekt Red confirms a third Witcher 3 expansion, Songs of the Past, co-developed with Fool's Theory, launching 2027 on PS5/Xbox/PC — and reveals a 3 Witcher games in 6 years roadmap.
007 First Light launched May 27 to Metacritic 88 and near-unanimous praise. Critics call it the best James Bond game ever made, with IO Interactive's Hitman-honed sandbox design slotting perfectly into the spy genre.
CD PROJEKT RED announced Songs of the Past, The Witcher 3's third expansion, for 2027 on PS5, Xbox Series, and PC. Executives confirmed Blood and Wine-scale content co-developed with Fool's Theory.
Chaotic co-op railroad builder Unrailed 2: Back on Track exits Early Access on June 11, 2026, launching on PS5, Switch, and Switch 2 alongside PC at $19.99. Pre-orders at $14.99 now.
007 First Light launched on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC from IO Interactive and Amazon MGM Studios. The Bond origin story features DLSS 4.5, four editions, and path tracing arriving Summer 2026.
Realm of Ink Version 1.0 is out now on PC, PS5, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch with 9 combat forms, 200+ perks, and a BlazBlue Entropy Effect crossover character at launch.
IO Interactive's 007 First Light launches on PS5, Xbox, and PC to near-universal acclaim. 1.5M sold in 24 hours, 98th percentile on OpenCritic — the best Bond game ever made.
CD Projekt RED confirms The Witcher 3's third expansion 'Songs of the Past' for 2027 on PS5, Xbox Series, and PC. Leak from Red Launcher forced an early reveal.
Realm of Ink leaves Early Access with a full 1.0 release on PC, PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch. 9 combat forms, 200+ perks, and a BlazBlue crossover — everything you need to know.
Mina the Hollower launches today on Steam with a stunning 93 Metacritic score. The Shovel Knight devs deliver their best work yet in this gothic pixel action-adventure.
LumenTale: Memories of Trey launches on Steam and Nintendo Switch today with 140+ Animon, 4v4 team battles, and deep Anispace customization. Is Beehive Studios' indie RPG the real deal?
Square Enix's Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales brings HD-2D into action RPG for the first time. Korean pre-orders open May 28. Full breakdown of story, gameplay, and editions.
007 First Light is out now on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. Review scores are glowing — WCCFTech 9/10, Metacritic 87. Here's everything you need to know.
TT Games' LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight launches May 22 on PC, PS5, Xbox. Arkham-style combat meets open-world Gotham in what critics are calling TT Games' best work yet.
Ghost Ship Games' roguelite DRG spinoff Rogue Core hit Steam Early Access on May 20. 1-4 player co-op FPS roguelite at $29.99, with mixed but hopeful initial reviews.
IO Interactive's 007 First Light launches May 27 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. A reimagined James Bond origin story featuring stealth, action, and globe-trotting espionage.
Paralives launched on Steam Early Access today, May 25. Seven years of indie development, no paid DLC ever, grid-less building, and an open world town. Here's the complete launch guide.
Kadokawa's latest earnings report reconfirms The Duskbloods is still on track for a 2026 worldwide release on Nintendo Switch 2. Miyazaki's new IP remains one of the year's most anticipated games.
The launch trailer for 007: First Light arrived May 21. Media outlets who played 3 hours share sharply split impressions — some call it a GOTY contender, others flag concern. Here's everything worth knowing before May 27.
Elden Ring Nightreign launches May 25. Here's everything confirmed from beta and network testing — how the roguelike cycle works, all 8 Nightfarers, the Limveld world structure, and whether you should buy at launch.
WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers is the most technically accomplished Chinese soulslike to date — a visually stunning, combat-forward action RPG set in the horror mythology of late Ming dynasty China.
Hazelight's Split Fiction is a staggering co-op achievement. With a Metacritic score of 90, it confirms the studio as the unrivaled master of cooperative game design.
Xbox Game Pass May 2026 additions: Forza Horizon 6, Subnautica 2, Mixtape, DOOM: The Dark Ages all hitting day-one. A stacked month for subscribers.
Subnautica 2 hit Early Access on May 14, 2026 with 4-player co-op and a brand-new alien ocean planet. Here's what's in it, what's missing, and whether to buy now or wait.
Hardware specs, launch lineup, GameChat, price comparison, and whether upgrading from the original Switch makes sense. The comprehensive guide before you buy.
Monster Hunter Wilds launched in February 2025 to a Metacritic score of 91. Fifteen months later, with multiple Title Updates and a still-active community, here's an honest assessment of whether it's worth jumping in now.
Balatro, Hades II, and Vampire Survivors. Three indie games, three Metacritic 90+ scores, and a combined price under $45. Here's why each one earns a permanent spot in any gaming library.
Team Cherry's long-awaited sequel arrived September 4, 2025. Hornet's solo adventure delivers a new kingdom, a new combat system, and a tone darker than the original. Metacritic 92.
Supergiant Games' sequel launches out of Early Access and delivers on every promise. More weapons, a deeper narrative, and a completely new underworld to conquer. Metacritic 95.
Forza Horizon 6 launches today with a Metacritic score of 92 — the highest-rated game of 2026 so far. Set across Japan's Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, and Kyoto regions with 550+ cars. Day-one on Xbox Game Pass.
Elden Ring Nightreign launched May 29, 2025 at $39.99. After a rocky mixed launch period, it's stabilized at Very Positive 87% on Steam. Full review including the 60fps cap controversy, 2-player gap issue, PC specs, and honest buy/skip verdict.
Elden Ring Nightreign launches May 30 — 6 days away. It's not Elden Ring 2. It's a 3-player co-op roguelite spinoff with a Metacritic score of 79. Here's what it actually is, who it's for, and whether you should buy it.
id Software's DOOM: The Dark Ages reimagines the franchise in a medieval setting with shield parrying, dragon riding, and slower, more deliberate combat. Metacritic 85. Now on Xbox Game Pass.
IO Interactive, the studio behind the Hitman trilogy, releases 007 First Light on May 27. A James Bond origin story set during his MI6 training. Everything we know before launch.
