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PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium Games For April 2026 Revealed
PlayStation has announced the lineup of games coming to the Game Catalog for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers in April 2026, available starting April 21. Titles include Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, The Crew Motorfest, Football Manager 2026 Console, and the PS2 classic Wild Arms 4. Additionally, Lords of the Fallen, Tomb Raider I-III Remastered, and Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream are available as freebies until May 4.
Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, The Crew Motorfest and More Coming to PS Plus Extra/Premium Next Week
Sony Interactive Entertainment is adding several new titles to its PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium Game Catalog starting April 21st. Headlining the additions are Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, The Crew Motorfest, and The Casting of Frank Stone. The service will also include Football Manager 2026 Console, Warriors: Abyss, and the retro title Wild Arms 4 for Premium subscribers.
Galaxies Spring Showcase: how to watch and what to expect
The Galaxies Spring Showcase 2026 will take place on April 16, 2026, featuring over 50 games and seven world premieres. Hosted by Jane Douglas, the 60-minute event will include updates and trailers for titles like Sword Art Online JRPG Echoes of Aincrad, Atomic Heart's DLC Yerba Buena, and MOUSE: P.I. For Hire. Chris Thomas, Galaxies Founder, stated the event aims to give gamers a reason to be excited by showcasing a diverse range of titles.
Galaxies Spring Showcase: How to watch and what to expect
The Galaxies Spring Showcase 2026 will take place on April 16, 2026, featuring over 50 games and seven world premieres. The 60-minute event will include updates and trailers for titles like Echoes of Aincrad, Atomic Heart's DLC Yerba Buena, MOUSE: P.I. For Hire, and Directive 8020. The showcase will be streamed on IGN and other platforms.
Little Nightmares II Enhanced Edition Coming to Switch 2 on May 29
Bandai Namco Entertainment, Tarsier Studios, and Supermassive Games have announced that Little Nightmares II Enhanced Edition will be released for the Nintendo Switch 2 on May 29, 2026. This version will feature higher resolution and improved visual effects compared to the original Nintendo Switch release.
Little Nightmares II Is Getting An 'Enhanced Edition' On Switch 2
Little Nightmares II is receiving an Enhanced Edition for the Nintendo Switch 2, launching on May 29, 2026. This version will feature improved resolution and visual effects, leveraging the new hardware. The game was originally developed by Tarsier Studios and released in 2021, with the upcoming Little Nightmares III being handled by Supermassive Games.
Little Nightmares II Enhanced Edition coming to Switch 2 on May 29
Bandai Namco Entertainment, in collaboration with developers Tarsier Studios and Supermassive Games, has announced that Little Nightmares II Enhanced Edition will be released for the Nintendo Switch on May 29. This enhanced version aims to improve the game's performance and visuals on the platform.
Little Nightmares II Enhanced Edition coming to Switch 2
Bandai Namco, Tarsier Studios, and Supermassive Games announced that Little Nightmares II Enhanced Edition will be released for the Nintendo Switch on May 29th. This version will feature higher resolutions and improved visual effects, similar to the Enhanced Edition released for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in 2021.
Directive 8020 Gets A New PS Pro Enhanced Trailer | Console Creatures
Supermassive Games has released a new trailer for Directive 8020, highlighting its 'PS5 Pro Enhanced' features. The trailer showcases advanced ray tracing, realistic lighting, and dynamic shadows, utilizing PlayStation's Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) upscaling technology for improved clarity and emotional impact. The horror game is set to launch on May 12 for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro.
Directive 8020 was 'designed with the PS5 in mind' and will offer 'sharper visuals' powered by PSSR and 'advanced ray tracing' to heighten the horror on PS5 Pro
Supermassive Games has detailed the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro features for its upcoming interactive survival horror title, Directive 8020. The game will utilize PSSR for sharper visuals and advanced ray tracing to enhance the horror experience on both consoles. The developer also confirmed the game was designed with the PlayStation 5 DualSense controller in mind for immersive gameplay.
Directive 8020 Promises 'Sharper Visuals' with PS5 Pro's Updated PSSR 2 Upscaler
Directive 8020, developed by Supermassive Games, will feature enhanced visuals on the PlayStation 5 Pro utilizing the new PSSR 2 upscaler for improved detail and clarity. The game will also leverage advanced ray tracing, better shadows, and smoother performance, alongside full DualSense controller integration for an immersive experience.
Directive 8020 Trailer Highlights PS5 Pro Enhancements, Including PSSR and Ray Tracing
Supermassive Games' sci-fi horror title Directive 8020 will launch this Spring, showcasing enhancements for the PlayStation 5 Pro including PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution and advanced ray tracing for improved visuals. The game will also leverage the DualSense controller's haptic feedback and speaker for immersive gameplay. Directive 8020 is also releasing for Xbox Series X/S and PC on May 12th.
Sci-fi horror adventure Directive 8020 from Supermassive Games arrives in May
Supermassive Games announced that its sci-fi horror adventure Directive 8020 will be released on May 12, 2026. The game features Hollywood actress Lashana Lynch and involves surviving an alien organism on a distant planet. It will include cinematic storytelling, couch co-op, and five-player online multiplayer post-launch.
Oscars' two biggest actors had major video game roles early in their careers
Oscar winners Jessie Buckley and Michael B. Jordan have notable early careers in video games. Buckley, who won Best Actress, previously starred in Supermassive Games' The Devil In Me, providing voice and motion capture. Jordan, a Best Actor winner, voiced characters in Gears Of War 3 and starred in VR titles like Wilson's Heart and Creed: Rise To Glory, also expressing a long-standing passion for first-person shooters.
The Devil In Me Game Dev Celebrates Star's Win At The Oscars
Supermassive Games is celebrating actor Jessie Buckley's Academy Award win for her role in the movie Hamnet, as she also starred as Kate Wilder in their game, The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil in Me. This marks Buckley's only video game appearance to date. The developer also noted that Rami Malek, who starred in their game Until Dawn, previously won an Oscar.
Directive 8020 will let up to five players play local couch co-op in Supermassive Games' returning Movie Night mode, and the latest trailer demonstrates just how intense it will be
Supermassive Games has revealed a new trailer for its upcoming horror title, Directive 8020, showcasing its "Movie Night" mode. This mode allows up to five players to experience the entire story together via local couch co-op, with an online version planned for a post-launch update. The game will launch on May 12 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and PC.
Future Games Show Spring Showcase & FGS Live From GDC 2026: Every Game Announcement and Reveal |
The Future Games Show Spring Showcase 2026 featured over 40 game announcements and reveals for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. The event, co-hosted by Devora Wilde and Shai Matheson, included world premieres and updates from both AAA and indie developers. A subsequent FGS Live From GDC broadcast continued with additional reveals directly from the Game Developers Conference.
Directive 8020 Couch Co-op Trailer
Supermassive Games is undergoing a redundancy consultation process, potentially affecting up to 36 employees, due to the challenging industry environment. The studio has also decided to delay the launch of its upcoming game, Directive 8020, to the first half of 2026 to ensure a high-quality player experience. Development on Little Nightmares III remains unaffected.
Directive 8020 Gets A Creepy New Co-op Focused Trailer
Supermassive Games has released a new trailer for Directive 8020, highlighting its co-op gameplay mechanics. The horror title, launching May 12th for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC, will feature offline co-op for up to five players, with online multiplayer planned post-launch. Players will navigate a dangerous alien planet as crew members of a crashed colony ship.
Everything Announced at the Future Games Show Spring Showcase and FGS Live From GDC on March 12, 2026
The Future Games Show Spring Showcase and FGS Live From GDC presented over 40 upcoming games. Highlights included world premieres for Cordura, The 7th Guest Remake, Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns, and ReVamp. New trailers and gameplay were shown for titles like Dave The Diver: In the Jungle, Stupid Never Dies, Project Shadowglass, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, and Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes, among many others across various genres and platforms.