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The 14 most exciting new video game releases of April 2026
April 2026 is set to be a busy month for new video game releases, with at least 14 titles catching the eye of critics. Notable releases include Darwin's Paradox, a Starfield PlayStation 5 port, Pokémon Champions, and the highly anticipated Saros. The month also features new entries in various genres, from stealth platformers and roguelikes to party games and fighting games, across multiple platforms including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Review: Marvel MaXimum Collection (PS5) - A Retro Comic Book Beat-'Em-Up Bonanza
Marvel MaXimum Collection is a retro compilation featuring several comic book beat-'em-up titles, headlined by Konami's excellent X-Men: The Arcade Game. While not every game is a standout, the collection offers a compelling mix of superhero brawlers with excellent quality-of-life features like rollback netcode, rewind, and save states.
Get The Complete Castlevania Anime Series On Blu-ray For 26% Off
The complete Castlevania anime series, based on Konami's gothic horror game franchise, is available as a limited edition Blu-ray box set for $115, a 26% discount from its original price of $155. The set includes all four seasons, digital art galleries, storyboards, trailers, production animatics, voice actor interviews, an art booklet, window clings, a tarot card set, and an Ouija board. The deal is part of Amazon's Big Spring Sale.
Konami Will Raise Salary For Employees
Konami is increasing base salaries for new employees in Japan by 29 percent and giving all employees a ¥5,000 monthly raise. The company aims to provide competitive compensation and foster an environment for talented individuals to thrive. Separately, Silent Hill series producer Motoi Okamoto expressed a goal to release at least one new Silent Hill game annually starting in 2026.
This week in PC games: an RTS inspired by Majesty, a flying city RPG from former Mass Effect writers, and one Metal Gear-affiliated octopus
This week's PC game releases include a variety of genres such as RPGs, real-time strategy, and horror. Notable titles include Aether & Iron, a narrative RPG from former Mass Effect writers, and Darwin's Paradox, a side-scroller featuring a Metal Gear Solid-affiliated octopus. Several games are launching in early access, including Endalor and Bloodletter.
Darwin's Paradox review: "This octopus adventure feels gleefully XBLA-core, which is both a strength and a weakness"
Darwin's Paradox is a charming puzzle-platformer where players control an octopus to thwart an alien invasion. While it features unique octopus abilities like sticky-jumping and camouflage, the game struggles to innovate within its genre and offers a simplistic experience that lasts only about three hours. The review highlights fun platforming challenges but criticizes the basic stealth mechanics and a particularly dire mech section.
Darwin's Paradox! Review - A Fantastical New World
Darwin's Paradox! is a challenging cinematic action-platformer that blends precise, timing-based gameplay with expressive, wordless storytelling. Players control Darwin, an octopus navigating an industrial complex, utilizing unique surface-sticking mechanics and environmental puzzles. Despite some tacked-on stealth sections and a jarring late-game control shift, the game's innovative design, striking visuals, and emotional narrative make it a highly recommended experience.
Darwin's Paradox! Review
Konami's new platformer, Darwin's Paradox, offers enjoyable gameplay but faces occasional difficulty spikes. The game provides a fun experience despite some challenging moments.
Konami is Raising Salaries for Recruits in Japan by 29 Percent
Konami is increasing the base salary for new recruits in Japan by 29 percent, raising it to ¥310,000, to offer competitive compensation and foster a thriving environment for talented employees. This move, alongside a ¥5,000 monthly increase for all staff, follows the company's recent successes with titles like Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater and the Silent Hill 2 Remake, and precedes upcoming releases such as Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2.
Best New Xbox And Game Pass Games For April 2026
April 2026 will see a diverse range of new games released for Xbox and PC, with many titles also launching day one on Game Pass. Notable releases include the roguelike Hades II, the cyberpunk action platformer REPLACED, and the unique word game Beyond Words. The month offers a variety of genres, from RPGs and survival horror to simulation and fighting games, ensuring something for every player.
These 6+ New PS5, PS4 Games Are Coming Out This Week (30th-5th April)
Several new games are releasing on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 between March 30th and April 5th. Notable titles include the action-adventure game South of Midnight, the 2D action platformer Legacy of Kain: Ascendance, and the puzzle platformer Darwin's Paradox. Other releases include narrative game Fishbowl, platformer Super Meat Boy 3D, and MotionRec.
These 6+ New PS5, PS4 Games Are Coming Out Next Week (30th-5th April)
Several new games are scheduled for release on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 between March 30th and April 5th. Titles include the action-adventure game South of Midnight, the 2D action platformer Legacy of Kain: Ascendance, and the puzzle platformer Darwin's Paradox. Other releases include Fishbowl, Super Meat Boy 3D, and MotionRec.
Review: Marvel Maximum Collection (Switch) - A Decent Nostalgia Cake With A Konami Cherry On Top
The Marvel Maximum Collection on Nintendo Switch offers a compilation of retro Marvel titles, with Konami's X-Men: The Arcade Game being the standout inclusion due to its multiplayer and faithful port. While other games like Silver Surfer and Captain America and The Avengers have their merits, the collection's overall quality ranges from good fun to frustrating, driven primarily by nostalgia rather than an assembly of gaming's finest.
Mio Gets Silent Hill f Hinako Costume in Fatal Frame 2 Remake
Koei Tecmo and Konami have released free crossover DLC for Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly, adding a Silent Hill f costume for Mio Amakura. The DLC, featuring Hinako Shimizu's outfit and a Fox Mask accessory, is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, PC, and Nintendo Switch. A bundle for the PC versions of both games is also available at a discounted price.
MLB The Show 26: Road to the Show Review | Terminal Gamer
This review criticizes MLB The Show 26 for its repetitive graphics and persistent bugs, suggesting a lack of competition allows Sony to maintain this standard. The author notes the absence of a PC version and reminisces about past baseball game options like 2K series, High Heat, Triple Play, and Allstar.
Next Week on Xbox: New Games for March 30 to April 4
This weekly feature highlights new games arriving on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Game Pass between March 30 and April 4. The upcoming releases include a variety of genres such as action platformers, co-op horror, RPGs, and puzzle games.
Silent Hill f reveals crossover with another classic Japanese horror game
Konami has announced a crossover between Silent Hill f and Koei Tecmo's Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly, featuring cosmetic DLC for the latter. Additionally, Silent Hill f will receive a manga adaptation with a new ending written by Ryukishi07. Both games are currently available at a discount on their respective digital storefronts.
There's No Sign Of Silent Hill F On Switch 2, So This Fatal Frame DLC Will Do
Koei Tecmo has released free DLC for Fatal Frame II on Nintendo Switch 2, featuring Silent Hill f-inspired cosmetic items. While there is no current sign of Silent Hill titles for the console, this collaboration offers a taste of horror crossovers. Fatal Frame II itself received a 7/10 review for its atmospheric horror.
Marvel Maximum Collection Review – Welcome To Die!
The Marvel Maximum Collection offers a nostalgic trip through classic Marvel arcade and console games, including X-Men: The Arcade Game and Spider-Man/Venom: Maximum Carnage. Developed by Konami and published by Limited Run Games, this package adds modern conveniences like saving and rewinding to the notoriously difficult titles, making them accessible on Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Silent Hill: Townfall – Everything you need to know about the next Silent Hill game
Silent Hill: Townfall is a new psychological horror spin-off set in 1980s Scotland, developed by Screen Burn and published by Annapurna Interactive and Konami. The game will feature a first-person perspective, combat against monsters, and puzzle-solving, with a unique CRTV mechanic for detecting enemies. It is scheduled for release in 2026 on PC and PlayStation 5.
