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All Major Summer Game Fest 2026 AnnouncementsSummer Game Fest 2026 showcased numerous game announcements and trailers, including Stellar Blade: BLOOD RAIN, Final Fantasy VII Revelation launching in spring 2027 for multiple platforms, and the Resident Evil Veronica remake. New titles like Alien: Isolation 2, The Wolf Among Us 2, and Virtua Fighter Crossroads were also revealed, alongside updates for existing franchises and new IPs across various genres.
Summer Game Fest 2026 highlights: 16 games coming to PS5Summer Game Fest 2026 showcased numerous upcoming PlayStation 5 titles, including Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, Control Resonant, and Final Fantasy VII Revelation. New games like Crossfire and gen Atlas were revealed, alongside sequels such as Guild Wars 3 and Lords of the Fallen II. Expansions for Mafia: The Old Country and new titles like Resident Evil Veronica and Gundam Rogue Orbit were also announced.
Everything Announced at Summer Game Fest 2026Summer Game Fest 2026 showcased a multitude of game announcements, including Resident Evil: Veronica Remake, Alien Isolation 2, and a new Cuphead game. Fumito Ueda's GenAtlas, a new Mortal Shell sequel, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin were also revealed. The event also featured updates and release dates for titles like Stranger Than Heaven, Palworld, and Final Fantasy VII Revelation, with a surprise appearance by Tifa in Street Fighter 6.
Summer Game Fest Live 2026: All The Biggest Announcements And GamesSummer Game Fest Live 2026 showcased a multitude of new game announcements and trailers. Highlights included reveals for Resident Evil: Code Veronica Remake, Alien Isolation 2, Gen Atlas, Stranger Than Heaven, and the final chapter of the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy, Final Fantasy VII Revelation. Several studios also debuted new titles and updates for existing franchises, covering a wide range of genres.
'Our ambitions are as big as the Wii:' How the Nex Playground is targeting the global marketNex Playground, a motion-controlled console targeting families, is expanding globally after outselling Xbox in the US during the 2025 holiday season. The company aims to achieve the popularity of the Nintendo Wii, with plans to launch in the UK and Ireland before entering other key markets. Nex Playground has sold approximately 1 million units in the US, with a strong attach rate for its subscription service, indicating a focus on curated, high-quality games over hardware updates.- Lords of the Fallen 2-utvecklarna river exklusivitet med EpicCI Games has terminated its exclusivity agreement with Epic Games for the upcoming PC release of Lords of the Fallen 2. This decision allows the action RPG to be distributed on other PC storefronts, likely including Steam, in addition to its planned releases on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. CI Games will continue to collaborate with Epic on Unreal Engine.
Lords of the Fallen 2's Epic Exclusivity Deal CanceledCI Games has canceled its exclusivity deal with Epic Games for the upcoming PC release of Lords of the Fallen 2. The agreement, settled on April 14, will allow the game to potentially be released on Steam, though this has not been officially confirmed. The separation agreement does not affect the use of Unreal Engine 5 or Epic Online Services in the game's development.- Lords of the Fallen 2's Epic Exclusivity Deal CanceledCI Games has canceled its exclusivity deal with Epic Games for the upcoming PC release of Lords of the Fallen 2. The agreement, settled on April 14, will no longer make the Epic Games Store the sole PC storefront for the title. While the reasons for the separation were not detailed, the separation agreement confirms that Unreal Engine 5 and Epic Online Services will still be utilized in development. Lords of the Fallen 2 is expected to release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S this year.
- Lords of the Fallen II Drops Epic ExclusivityCI Games has announced a split with Epic Games regarding the distribution of Lords of the Fallen II, the upcoming third installment in the action RPG series. The game was initially planned as an Epic Games Store exclusive.
CI Games To Break Ties With Epic For Lords Of The Fallen II PublishingCI Games has announced the termination of its publishing partnership with Epic Games for Lords of the Fallen II. While the companies will continue to cooperate on Unreal Engine and other services, this move allows CI Games to potentially publish the sequel on multiple PC storefronts. CI Games CEO Marek Tyminski hinted at changes regarding the game's distribution.
Lords of the Fallen 2 set to potentially release on Steam as developer CI Games and Epic terminate PC exclusivity dealCI Games has terminated its multi-year PC exclusivity deal with Epic Games for Lords of the Fallen 2, allowing the game to launch on Steam in addition to the Epic Games Store. The developer confirmed that this termination will not affect their ongoing cooperation with Epic regarding Unreal Engine services. The dark fantasy Soulslike is still targeting a 2026 release on PC and consoles.
CI Games reveals it is ending its Epic Games PC exclusivity agreement for Lords of the Fallen 2CI Games has terminated its PC exclusivity agreement with Epic Games for Lords of the Fallen 2, originally set for a 2026 release. This decision allows CI Games to potentially release the game on platforms like Steam, responding to player requests. The company will continue to use Unreal Engine for development.
Lords of the Fallen 2 looks destined for Steam on launch as CI Games reportedly ends publishing agreement with EpicCI Games has reportedly ended its publishing agreement with Epic Games for Lords of the Fallen 2, meaning the upcoming Soulslike title is no longer an Epic Games Store exclusive. This decision allows the game to launch on Steam and potentially other storefronts simultaneously. The move comes after previous statements from CI Games CEO Marek Tyminski defending exclusivity deals.
CI Games and Epic Games terminate Lords of the Fallen II publishing dealCI Games and Epic Games have terminated their publishing deal for Lords of the Fallen II. The agreement, originally signed in June 2024, granted Epic exclusive PC distribution rights for the game's entire lifecycle. Lords of the Fallen II is still slated for a 2026 release on console and PC platforms.
Lords of the Fallen 2 is No Longer Published by Epic Games on PCCI Games has terminated its distribution agreement with Epic Games for Lords of the Fallen 2 on PC. This separation allows the game to potentially launch on multiple storefronts, including Steam, rather than being exclusive to the Epic Games Store. The partnership regarding Unreal Engine 5 and other Epic services remains in place.
Lords of the Fallen 2’s new armor sets has fans torn over aestheticsLords of the Fallen 2 is facing community division over the aesthetic choices for its new female armor sets, with some players desiring more practical or masculine-styled options. Chief Creative Officer Ryan Hill, who has a background in women's fashion, is drawing inspiration from 80s and 90s dramatic designs. The developers at CI Games aim to balance fan feedback with their creative vision, though some armor designs have drawn comparisons to Elden Ring.
Lords of the Fallen 2's Idea of Female Armour Is Downright EmbarrassingCI Games' upcoming Lords of the Fallen 2 features female armor designs that are criticized for being overly sexualized and impractical, resembling generic mobile game advertisements. This design choice is linked to the studio's stance against perceived "DEI elements" in gaming, as articulated by CEO Marek Tyminski and marketing director Ryan Hill.
CI Games confirm the next Sniper Ghost Warrior game is still in the worksCI Games CEO Marek Tyminski confirmed that a new installment in the Sniper Ghost Warrior franchise is in development. The statement, accompanying the company's financial reports, also highlighted the progress of Lords of the Fallen II, which is targeting a 2026 release. While the exact form of the next Sniper Ghost Warrior game remains unconfirmed, a 2027 release window is plausible.
Ahead of Arrival on PS Plus, Lords of the Fallen Gets a Major PS5 UpdateAhead of its inclusion in the PlayStation Plus monthly games lineup, Lords of the Fallen has received a significant update for PlayStation 5. The patch focuses on enhancing the co-op experience, allowing guest players more freedom in shared progression and offering more control in non-shared progression modes. The update also includes matchmaking improvements and bug fixes.- Lords of the Fallen Co-op Update Expands Shared Progression and MatchmakingHexworks and CI Games have released a major co-op update for Lords of the Fallen, enhancing shared progression and matchmaking based on player feedback. The update grants guest players more control over actions like upgrading equipment and initiating boss fights, and streamlines matchmaking with password options. It also includes various bug fixes and performance improvements, particularly for Steam Deck.