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Free Play Days – ARC Raiders, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, Little Nightmares III, Screamer, and More
Xbox is offering several games for free play this weekend, including Screamer, Family Man, ARC Raiders, High On Life 2, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, Little Nightmares III, and Rogue Waters. Some titles require Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, or Essential membership, while others are available to all Xbox members. Discounts are also available for purchasing the games after the free trial period.
Evening Reading - September 18, 2026
This week's gaming news roundup includes updates on EverQuest Legends, Disney Dreamlight Valley's Halloween season, and LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight on Nintendo Switch. Deals are available for PC and Nintendo consoles, and the Flame Fatales speedrunning marathon supports the Malala Fund.
Surprise Hit 2020 PS5 RPG Under $5 on PlayStation Store
The action RPG Maneater, originally released for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 in 2020, is currently available for under $5 on the PlayStation Store. This limited-time deal offers a 90% discount on the game, which has sold over 14 million copies worldwide. The sale is part of a promotion ahead of the sequel's anticipated launch in 2027.
PlayStation 5 Getting Long-Awaited Open-World RPG Sequel
Tripwire Interactive has announced Maneater 2, a sequel to its 2020 open-world RPG, scheduled for release in 2027 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The game will feature a new setting at Neptune's Kingdom, an ultra-luxury seaside theme park, where players control a bull shark exploring and causing havoc.
Maneater 2 Is Bringing The Shark Back For Another Bloody Rampage
Maneater 2 is set to release in 2027 for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. Developed by Tripwire Interactive with Demiurge Studios, the sequel will feature a larger open-world environment within Neptune's Kingdom, a luxury theme park. Players will once again control a bull shark, focusing on eating, exploring, evolving, and escaping, with returning narrator Chris Parnell as Trip Westhaven.
Maneater 2 announced for 2027
Tripwire Interactive has announced Maneater 2, the sequel to their 2020 underwater action game. The game is set to launch in 2027 and will feature the protagonist shark terrorizing a water park called Neptune's Kingdom. The reveal trailer was shown during the September 2026 PlayStation State of Play.
Maneater 2 announced for Nintendo Switch 2
Maneater 2 has been announced by Tripwire Interactive and Demiurge Studios for a 2027 release on the Nintendo Switch 2. The sequel to the "ShaRkPG" will feature an open world set in Neptune's Kingdom, a luxury seaside theme park, where players control a shark seeking revenge.
Maneater 2 Revealed, Trailer Shows Off Stylish New Gameplay
Tripwire Interactive has revealed Maneater 2 with a trailer showcasing new gameplay set in Neptune's Park, an underwater theme park. The sequel expands on the original's enjoyable mechanics, featuring a challenging ecosystem with hostile whales and piranhas, and an improved combat system.
'Live-service is a red flag for us': Why one publisher is embracing an older kind of multiplayer hit: peer-to-peer, server browsers, and organic community
Tripwire Interactive is shifting away from the live-service model, viewing it as a 'red flag' for new projects, and instead focusing on games with peer-to-peer multiplayer and community server support, exemplified by their efforts to keep Deceive Inc playable indefinitely. Publishing director Bryan West stated that this approach prioritizes long-term player enjoyment and the company's reputation over short-term profits, citing the 'Valheim approach' as an ideal for niche multiplayer titles.
Killing Floor 3 Update and Free Weekend
Tripwire Interactive is hosting a free weekend for Killing Floor 3 to celebrate the launch of Season 4: Operation Shadow Hunter and the game's first anniversary. The free weekend grants full access to the game.
Free Play Days – For Honor, Bleach Rebirth of Souls, Metal Gear Solid – Master Collection Version, and More
Xbox is offering several games for free during Free Play Days, including Tides of Tomorrow and Metal Gear Solid – Master Collection Version for Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and Essential members. Additionally, For Honor, Bleach Rebirth of Souls, and Killing Floor 3 are available for all Xbox members to play for a limited time.
Killing Floor 3 creative director on Season 4, Gunslinger, new bosses & player feedback
Killing Floor 3 Creative Director Bryan Wynia discussed the upcoming Season 4 update, Operation: Shadow Hunter, which includes the return of the Gunslinger Perk, a new boss named Dr. Moorcroft, and the Suicidal Difficulty. Wynia emphasized that many additions in Season 4 are direct responses to player feedback, with Tripwire Interactive committed to addressing fan concerns. The update is now live, and the game will be free to play on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S from July 23 to July 27.
Closed game studio returns to un-live service its game with community servers before shutdown: 'We don't believe Deceive Inc. should quietly disappear'
Developer Sweet Bandits, despite closing its doors, is working with Tripwire Interactive to ensure Deceive Inc. remains playable indefinitely through community-hosted dedicated servers. This initiative includes rebuilding the game's backend for long-term sustainability and introducing a server browser. The update also aims to reduce technical barriers to modding, empowering the player community to maintain the game's future.
The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire Introduces the ‘New Blood’ Update on PC via Steam Early Access
BEF Games and Tripwire Presents have released the 'New Blood' update for The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire on PC via Steam Early Access. This free update overhauls Campaign Mode with a more cinematic introduction, introduces new criminal enterprises, and expands progression systems. It also adds features like restaurant management for health restoration, new enterable interiors, drift races, vehicle customization, and turf war expansions.
Rising Storm 2: Vietnam gets surprise update and 90% Steam discount nine years after launch
Tripwire Interactive has released a surprise quality-of-life update for its 2017 tactical shooter, Rising Storm 2: Vietnam. Patch 1.7.0 focuses on improving voice communication systems and fixing exploits, and is available now for PC versions on Steam and the Epic Games Store. To celebrate, the game is also available at a 90% discount on Steam until July 26.
Tripwire Interactive Deploys Surprise Quality of Life Update and Deep Discount for Rising Storm 2: Vietnam on PC
Tripwire Interactive has released a surprise quality-of-life update, Patch 1.7.0, for Rising Storm 2: Vietnam on PC. The update includes VOIP fixes, bug squashes for mic muting, and the ability to select audio input devices. To celebrate, the game is available at a 90% discount on Steam until July 26, with all DLC also on sale.
Free Play Days – Call of Duty Black Ops 7, Diablo IV, Ikonei Island: An Earthlock Adventure, and More
Xbox is offering several games for free play this weekend, including Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Diablo IV, and Ikonei Island: An Earthlock Adventure. Diablo IV and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 are available to all Xbox players, while Ikonei Island requires an Xbox Game Pass membership. Demonschool and The Stone of Madness also feature limited-time trials.
Fight for Control of Night City in the ‘Rise of the Families’ Update Available Now for The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire on PC via Steam Early Access
The free 'Rise of the Families' update is now available for The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire on PC via Steam Early Access. Developed by BEF Games and published by Tripwire Presents, the update introduces a third-person perspective, expands territory control with new rival families in Night City, and adds features like custom radio support and Steam Achievements.
Grow a Criminal Empire in the ‘High Society’ Update, Available Now for The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire on PC via Steam Early Access
The 'High Society' update for The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire is now available on PC via Steam Early Access. Developed by BEF Games and published by Tripwire Presents, the free update adds a drug cultivation system, expands real estate and street crime options, and improves nightclub management. The game will also be discounted during the Steam Spring Sale.
Grow a Criminal Empire in the ‘High Society’ Update, Available Now for The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire on PC via Steam Early Access
The free 'High Society' update for The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire is now available on PC via Steam Early Access. Developed by BEF Games and published by Tripwire Presents, the update introduces a drug cultivation system, expands real estate and street crime options, and improves nightclub management. The game is also featured in the Steam Spring Sale.
