Game Releases

On the announcement of its latest free DLC, Soulmask has gotten its biggest discount to date, bringing the innovative base builder to a record-low price. Soulmask effectively blends third-person PvP combat, base building, and survival craft games to make a unique experience that gives players a lot of freedom.

Undead Labs has just confirmed its presence at the Xbox Showcase by posting a cryptic image via its on social network accounts.

Popucom is a newly released puzzle-platformer adventure game with an emphasis on co-op problem solving and a charming, colourful art style. Popucom recently launched on Steam with a moderate discount until June 15.

Jump Ship is an upcoming PVE co-op sci-fi game that combines Halo-like FPS combat with the space exploration of Starfield and the orbital battles of Star Wars Battlefront. The developer has just announced a Steam Next Fest open demo, available until June 16.

Cubic Odyssey launched on Steam in mid-May as a new co-op 3D survivalcraft game that blends Minecraft with a space colony sim, FPS gunplay, and a Star Wars-like land speeders. There is currently a free Steam demo to try Cubic Odyssey before you buy.

Nobunaga's Ambition: Awakening Complete Edition will entice strategy gamers to go mobile. Even so, not all Switch 2 games use DLSS, which may explain the title's lower resolution and frame rate. An interview with a Koei Tecmo developer reveals that the console still has technical limitations.

The Nintendo Switch 2 may support custom entrance music in a future WWE 2K game. A PC modder uncovered code referring to the new handheld and personalized soundtracks. Some Switch 2 games could feature integration with the Nintendo Music app.

Elden Ring: Nightreign has sold over 2 million copies within 24 hours of release, despite players’ concerns about the lack of crossplay and two-player mode.

Region locks and PSN account requirements won't limit audiences for Stellar Blade. Following the release of a demo, Sony removed restrictions on the full Steam and Epic Games Store versions. The Stellar Blade PC port is off to a strong start, with players complimenting its optimized graphics.

FromSoftware rolled out a day-one Patch 1.01 for Elden Ring: Nightreign ahead of its May 30 US release. The update includes character handling tweaks, soundtrack and text adjustments, balance changes, new scenarios and bug fixes across all platforms.

Elden Ring: Nightreign reviews are out, and fans of the franchise are hoping that FromSoftware addresses some of the concerns players have. As per the Reddit comments, lack of crossplay functionality and the omission of a two-player mode at launch are fans’ main concerns.

A Persona 4 remake looks even more likely after a prominent voice actor's social media post. Yuri Lowenthal played a key Persona 4 character in the 2008 version but said he wouldn't participate in a remake. Some leaks suggest that the June Xbox Games Showcase will unveil the title.

Mindseye released a new explainer video which sparked a debate on the official Discord with the co-CEO claiming someone is paying people to trash the game. Without naming any names, the co-CEO said it’s a concerted effort by those who don’t want to see former Rockstar producer Leslie Benzies succeed.

The collection will be released on October 30, 2025, and includes the remakes of the first two Dragon Quest games and the visual enhancements from the Dragon Quest III HD-2D remake.

Fans of monster-collecting games have a new reason to get excited, as a popular title in the genre climbs the Steam charts. Miscrits: World of Creatures has just made its debut, earning glowing reviews and securing a top spot under “Trending Free” – clearly striking a chord with players.

Game Pass subscribers have something to look forward to this week: the subscription service is expanding with four new titles – including a third-person shooter, a AAA fantasy RPG and two games launching directly into Game Pass on day one.

Elden Ring Nightreign requires only a slight CPU boost over the original, with 30 GB of storage and identical GPU and RAM demands. Players take on eight Nightfarers in a three-day cycle of evolving maps, split-second choices, and nightly boss battles.

The Precinct, a sandbox cop sim set in 1983, was granted Steam Deck Verified status just days after launch. It blends dynamic crime patrols with full handheld support.

FromSoftware has shared exact unlock times for Elden Ring: Nightreign across North America and global regions. The pre-loads begin 48 hours prior on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC - just in time to download before launch.

Mortal Sin is a first-person hack-n-slash roguelike with a strong emphasis on skills-based melee combat with a bit of spectacle fighter DNA added to the mix. Players carve through endless hordes of monsters in this heavily stylised first-person slasher, abandoning their humanity and embracing the dark side — a premise befitting of the game's graphic novel-inspired visuals. For the duration of the Steam deal, Mortal Sin is discounted to $11.99.

Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time is "slow-life RPG" that drops players into a fantasy world. After that, the world is your oyster, with plenty of activities to engage in, from fishing and farming to monster hunting, questing, and even a bit of city building.

Sony-backed Mukti is a narrative-driven adventure set in India for PlayStation 5 under the India Hero Project. The developers are working closely with PlayStation to implement DualSense haptics and adaptive triggers, aiming to deepen immersion and gameplay.

Game of Thrones: Kingsroad offers an immersive journey through Westeros, standing out with its rich atmosphere and dynamic combat. Despite these strengths, however, the action RPG is facing heavy criticism from players – and not just because of its free-to-play monetization model.

Hasbro and Avalon Hill have announced a brand-new board game from legendary Wingspan designer Elizabeth Hargrave called Sanibel, which promises to be a cozy yet competitive game about collecting seashells.

Revenge of the Savage Planet has officially surpassed one million sales, as confirmed by the developer on Steam. The sci-fi Metroidvania features split-screen co-op and a highly satirical and comedic nature, and it scored excellent reviews at launch.

This week, Switch players can look forward to a diverse lineup, including a life sim, a deck builder, a hack-and-slash action RPG and a charming point-and-click puzzler.

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment may be one of many Switch 2 games that benefit from a more powerful handheld. In a Creator's Voice's segment, Koei Tecmo promised grander battles at higher frame rates. The Winter 2025 title will feature characters from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

Even with recent remasters available, Lara Croft fans are anxious for a new Tomb Raider game. Crystal Dynamics may be searching for a strike team to work on a title revealed in 2022. These specialists commonly become involved after the bulk of game development is complete.

Of Life and Land is a newly released base- and city-building game on Steam, featuring familiar resource management, trading, and economic mechanics but with a realistically sinister twist. As you grow and develop your city, the world around you will start to change, potentially leading to mass extinctions, population booms, or ecosystem collapse if the natural order is disrupted too much. Of Life and Land only recently launched, but there is a 40% discount and a free Steam demo available.

If its Steam player count is any indication, Doom: The Dark Ages is not meeting expectations. Fewer gamers on the marketplace are anxious to play it than with previous titles. A high price may be leading players to subscribe and download it on Xbox Game Pass instead.

Id Software's latest DOOM title has reportedly faced significant crashes on Windows handheld gaming PCs, such as the Asus ROG Ally, with outdated GPU drivers cited as the likely cause. A delay in vendor support, coupled with ongoing driver challenges, has prevented capable hardware from running one of the year's most demanding games. However, recent updates have addressed some of these issues.

Gamers still have no definitive answer about a GTA 6 Switch 2 release. During a Q&A, the Take-Two Interactive CEO was enthusiastic about the enhanced Switch 2 specs. On the other hand, he said not every game may land on the handheld.

If playtests are any indication, gamers can expect stellar Death Stranding 2: On the Beach reviews. Even so, the early feedback is causing Hideo Kojima some regrets. The video game pioneer focuses more on defying convention than achieving commercial success.

Doom: The Dark Ages is the latest instalment in the series and is available on PC, PS5, Xbox Series, as well as cloud streaming via GeForce Now. Nvidia has added four more games to the streaming portfolio with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 coming this week.

The first three installments of the cult shooter series S.T.A.L.K.E.R. are getting a full remaster next week. Each title will be priced at around $20, but many players will find the updated versions already available for free in their game libraries.

NetherRealm Studios has announced Mortal Kombat: Definitive Edition, thus wrapping up the popular fighting game that was released less than two years ago. The new comprehensive package includes the base game as well as all the DLCs and story expansion released.

The industry shouldn't expect many high-profile Ubisoft games to appear in the next year. The publisher has decided to take its time with Far Cry 7 and other projects. Even so, after declining revenue, Ubisoft hopes that a Prince of Persia: Sands of Time remake will keep it financially stable.

Beyond All Reason is redefining large-scale RTS with its open-source Recoil engine, capable of supporting 100-player matches and 10,000-unit battles. With a Steam launch and multilingual localisation underway, it is setting new standards for community-driven strategy games.

Hogwarts Legacy is not on board with the Switch 2 Upgrade Pack model. Instead, the Nintendo Store has slashed the game's price for owners of the Switch version. The Hogwarts Legacy Switch 2 release should feature improved performance and mouse control.

Sony is offering a free Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 upgrade bundle to PlayStation Plus and Game Pass subscribers, but the offer expires at 11:59 PM BST tonight, May 12.

Gamers may not have much longer to wait for a GTA 4 PS5 release or a modernized Xbox version. A Rockstar Games data miner predicts a port for current-gen consoles could surface before 2025 ends. An updated GTA 4 may satisfy some fans who are anxious about the GTA 6 release date.

Kaiju No. 8: The Game hits 100,000 sign-ups as its cross-platform RPG gears up for launch, featuring cinematic, anime-style combat and voice acting by the original anime cast's lead characters.

Xbox Game Pass subscribers can look forward to three new titles arriving next week. Two of them, including a highly anticipated AAA release, will be available on launch day.

With Borderlands 4 pre-order information expected shortly, buyers should soon learn the game's cost. At a recent event, Randy Pitchford admitted that an $80 price wasn't out of the question. The shooter offers sprawling maps with a much higher development cost than Borderlands 3.

Console gamers should prepare for large downloads on the Doom: The Dark Ages release date. Owners of physical versions will find minimal data on discs. Xbox games often require the internet to install, but the 100 GB PS5 discs are mostly empty.

Game Pass subscribers can once again look forward to two new games today – including a brand-new action adventure game that has already been very well received in Advanced Access. There's also a beat-'em-up platformer, which should be of particular interest to fans of pizza-loving turtle fighters.

Owners of non-digital Xbox consoles are finding less use for their disc drives. Gears of War: Reloaded may sell physical versions exclusively to PS5 and PC gamers in Spain. However, Microsoft could offer other options for the cover shooter in some regions.

If you enjoy tough boss fights and are curious about a game rooted in Slavic mythology and Bosnian folklore, Bygone Dreams: Prophecy could be worth checking out. The prologue is free to play on Steam and currently holds the top spot in the “Trending Free” section.

Among Us 3D has officially launched for Steam PC players, delivering first-person gameplay without the need for VR. The game features crossplay with VR platforms, new maps, proximity chat, and extensive customisation options. A new premium currency, Stardust, has also been introduced for cosmetic upgrades.

Fusing MOBA and roguelike elements in a high-seas adventure inspired by the classic Warcraft 3 mod Battleships, Sirocco offers a unique genre blend now available to try for free in its newly launched Early Access phase.