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The Summer Game Fest showcase proves that PC is still the place to be
The Summer Game Fest 2026 showcase strongly emphasized PC as the primary platform for upcoming games, with most titles confirmed for PC release. Several new games, including Final Fantasy 7: Revelation, Last Harbor, and Chronicles: Medieval, were highlighted as PC exclusives or having strong PC presence. The article argues that PC remains the best platform for accessing new releases, demos, and modding capabilities, reinforcing its central role in the gaming industry despite shifts in console strategies.
Summer Game Fest 2026 - the main show highlight announcements
Summer Game Fest 2026 showcased a variety of new game announcements and trailers, including Alien: Isolation 2, Stellar Blade: Blood Rain, and Final Fantasy VII Revelation. Several remakes were also revealed, such as Resident Evil Code: Veronica and The Wolf Among Us Remastered. The event also featured new titles like STAR WARS Zero Company, Gundam Rogue Orbit, and a new Cuphead game.
Summer Game Fest 2026: ArenaNet announced Guild Wars 3, NCsoft sets Aion 2 for September
During Summer Game Fest, ArenaNet officially announced Guild Wars 3, which will launch on PC and PlayStation 5 with a beta planned for Fall 2027. NCsoft also revealed that Aion 2 will be released in the West in September. Other announcements included a new season for Fortnite and a July 10th release date for Palworld.
NCsoft just announced Aion 2 is launching globally in September
NCsoft has officially announced that its MMORPG Aion 2 will launch globally in September, following its initial release in Korea and Taiwan in November 2025. The game will feature full freedom of flight as a core combat mechanic, alongside traditional tab-targeting and a dynamic combat experience. Aion 2 will offer a range of PvE content, including solo and group dungeons, and eight-player raids, with servers planned for North America, South America, Europe, and Asia.
Here’s All the Games Featured at Summer Game Fest 2026
Summer Game Fest 2026 showcased numerous game reveals and updates for 2026 and 2027. Highlights included the Resident Evil Veronica remake, Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance expansion, Virtua Fighter Crossroads, and the conclusion of the Final Fantasy VII Remake saga with Final Fantasy VII Revelation. Several other titles across various genres and platforms were also announced.
Aion 2's global release date announced at Summer Game Fest
Aion 2, the sequel to the Korean MMORPG Aion, will launch globally in September on Steam and NC's PC storefront, Purple. The game, which has already seen success in Korea and Taiwan since its November release, features traditional MMO elements with tab-targeting combat and aerial movement. Servers will be available in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia, supporting ten languages.
Everything Announced at Summer Game Fest 2026
Summer 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.
Everything announced at Summer Game Fest 2026 — from Final Fantasy 7 Revelation to Resident Evil Code Veronica…
Summer Game Fest 2026 showcased a multitude of game announcements and trailers, including the reveal of Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, a remake of Resident Evil Code Veronica, and new titles like Stellar Blade Bloodrain and Alien Isolation 2. Several existing games also received updates or new content, such as Palworld 1.0 and a new season for Fortnite. The event also featured announcements for upcoming titles across various genres, with many slated for release in 2026 and 2027 on platforms including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Is Buying Aion 2 Kinah Worth It?
This guide discusses the decision of whether to buy in-game currency, Kinah, for Aion 2. It explains Kinah's importance for progression and the risks associated with purchasing it from third-party marketplaces, emphasizing the need for caution and the use of established platforms to mitigate potential account bans and scams.
NCsoft Q1 2026: Aion 2 made heaps of money, Guild Wars 2 saw its best quarter since 2017
NCsoft reported a strong first quarter for 2026, with revenues up 38% quarter-over-quarter and 55% year-over-year, largely driven by Aion 2 and the successful launch of Lineage Classic. Guild Wars 2 also experienced its best quarter since 2017, contributing significantly to the company's financial success.
NCsoft is bringing Aion 2 razzle dazzle to June’s Summer Game Fest with a new trailer and key info
NCsoft will present Aion 2 at the Summer Game Fest on June 5th, featuring a new trailer with additional information about the next-generation MMORPG. This marks the first global update since the game's official confirmation in April.
Massively OP Podcast Episode 564: Evercold or everwarmer?
The MassivelyOP Podcast episode 564 covers recent MMORPG news, including Final Fantasy XIV's 'Evercold' expansion announcement for 2027, Guild Wars Reforged receiving a mobile port, and Aion 2's westward release window. Other topics include new MMOs from Nexon, Palia's upcoming mount expansion, SWTOR's future updates, LOTRO's housing, Conan Exiles Enhanced edition, and the sale of EVE Online back to CCP Games.
MMO Week in Review: Evercold, Aion 2, and EQ Legends
This week in the MMORPG genre saw the reveal of Final Fantasy XIV's 'Evercold' expansion for January 2027, alongside confirmations for Aion 2's global launch this year. Several other titles like Embers of the Uncrowned, RF Online Next, Palia, EverQuest Legends, and Loftia also had significant updates or beta launches.
Betawatch: Closed beta for Loftia and EQ Legends, delay for Monsters & Memories
Several MMOs are currently in various stages of testing. Loftia has launched its closed beta with no NDA, while Monsters & Memories has delayed its early access to October due to a lead developer's departure. Camelot Unchained has expanded its testing to Wednesdays, and Palia is adding horses while remaining in beta.
Is Tifa Lockhart the new brawler in Street Fighter 6? F... | TAG
Rumors suggest Tifa Lockhart from Final Fantasy VII may join Street Fighter 6, coinciding with Final Fantasy VII's anniversary and Street Fighter's Year 3 Character Pass conclusion. Nintendo announced Splatoon Raiders for the Switch 2 this summer, alongside a Deep Cut amiibo. The MMO Aion 2 is set for a global launch this year despite initial microtransaction concerns, and a sequel to the horror film Event Horizon is in development with Christian Ward writing.
A Surprising 17-Years-Later Sequel Is Coming West This Year
NCSoft announced that Aion 2, a sequel to the 2008 MMORPG, will receive a global release on PC via Steam later this year. The game, built on Unreal Engine 5, faced criticism for its microtransactions upon its South Korean and Taiwanese launch. NCSoft has apologized and vowed to make changes for the international release, with more details expected in May.
Despite microtransaction woes at launch, MMO sequel Aion 2 will go global this year
NCSoft's MMO sequel Aion 2, which launched last year with criticisms regarding its microtransaction model, is set to receive a global release on PC via Steam in 2026. Despite initial mixed reception, the game has reportedly been financially successful, prompting the international launch across North America, South America, Japan, and Europe.
Take a flight to the uncanny valley with Aion 2, the MMO all about verticality that's going global this year
NCSoft has announced that Aion 2, an MMORPG focused on verticality and flight, will receive a global release on PC later this year. The game, which is set 200 years after the original Aion, has been available in South Korea and Taiwan since last year. It will launch with support for multiple languages and servers across North America, Europe, and Japan.
Don't panic, highly anticipated sequel Aion 2 will come to Steam later this year
NC America has confirmed that the highly anticipated MMORPG Aion 2 will launch on Steam later this year, approximately 18 years after the original game's release. The game will feature servers across North America, South America, Europe, and Japan, with support for multiple languages including English, German, French, and Spanish.
Aion 2, sequel to a beloved Korean MMO, is getting a global release this year from publisher NCSoft
NCSoft has announced that Aion 2, the sequel to the popular Korean MMORPG Aion, will receive a global PC release in 2026. The game will be available on Steam and NCSoft's Purple launcher, with official servers planned for North America, South America, Europe, and Japan. While Aion 2 received mixed reception in South Korea and Taiwan due to its monetization model and botting issues, NCSoft aims to address these concerns for the global launch.
