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PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct is back later this month — here's how to watch it
The PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct will return on September 20th, featuring over 35 games and more than 10 world premieres. The 90-minute broadcast will include a new trailer for Firefly Studios' Stronghold 4, a release date reveal for Virtue and a Sledgehammer from Devolver Digital, and a deep dive into New Blood Interactive's Tenebris Somnia.
How to watch the PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct 2026
The PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct 2026 is scheduled for Sunday, September 20, 2026, featuring over 30 games with world premieres, shadowdrops, DLC, and release dates. The event will be hosted by Frankie Ward and include on-site interviews by Wesley Fenlon. It will be streamed on multiple platforms including YouTube, Twitch, and Steam, and is expected to be around 90 minutes long.
"It's not sexy, but it's one of the most successful genres on Steam" – Stronghold developer Firefly steps up to publisher to serve the vast strategy market
Stronghold developer Firefly Studios has launched a new publishing label, WuselFactory, to focus on the strategy game market, a genre they believe is underserved despite its success on platforms like Steam. Their first published title is Fool King, a tactical autobattler with roguelike elements developed by Loot Donkey. Firefly aims to leverage its decades of experience in strategy game development and self-publishing to support other indie developers.
Fool King Announced
Firefly Studios has announced the launch of its new publishing arm, WuselFaktory. The first game to be released under this new label is Fool King, described as a tactical title.
Stronghold 4 Announced
Firefly Studios has announced Stronghold 4, the latest entry in their siege warfare real-time strategy series. An announcement trailer and Steam listing have been released, offering a first look at the upcoming title for PC.
Samantha Béart and Ben Starr headline a new Stronghold game coming to Steam later this year
Firefly Studios has announced Stronghold 4, the tenth installment in the castle-building strategy series, set to release on PC later in 2026. The game features voice acting from Samantha Béart and Ben Starr, and is developed in Unreal Engine 5 with a focus on interconnected economic systems and dynamic environments. A demo will be available on Steam on June 23.
Stronghold 4 announced
Firefly Studios has announced Stronghold 4, the next installment in their real-time strategy and city builder series. The game is set to launch in early access on Windows PC via Steam in 2026, with a playable demo available on June 23rd. Stronghold 4 will feature a prequel narrative set in medieval England, focusing on castle economy, siegecraft, and survival against various threats.
For One Night Only is a UK-Focused Games Showcase Taking Place on 29th July
A new UK-focused video game showcase event called 'For One Night Only' will take place on July 29th, 2026, aiming to highlight British game development talent globally. Hosted by UK Interactive Entertainment (Ukie), the event will feature developer interviews, exclusive reveals, and a concurrent Steam sale of over 100 UK-developed games. Several prominent UK studios, including IO Interactive and Two Point Studios, are confirmed to participate.
