Mortal Shell
News, coverage and analysis tracking Mortal Shell across the outlets.- Engagement RingThe open beta for Mortal Shell 2 saw significant player engagement, with 250,000 downloads over the weekend. This indicates strong interest in the upcoming title on PC.
The Mortal Shell 2 open beta was downloaded 250,000 times over the weekendThe open beta for Mortal Shell 2, the sequel to the 2020 action RPG, saw 250,000 downloads over the weekend. Developer Cold Symmetry expressed gratitude for the strong response and is implementing player feedback into the full release, which is planned for later this year. The beta is currently available on Steam.
Alla Summer Game Fest-trailers samlade på ett och samma ställeThis article compiles trailers from the Summer Game Fest, featuring announcements for games like Resident Evil Veronica, Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course, and Guild Wars 3. It highlights a strong start with Resident Evil Veronica and a closing with Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, showcasing a variety of upcoming titles.
At Summer Game Fest 2026, video games retreat to the safety of the pastThe Summer Game Fest 2026 showcased a strong trend of developers relying on established franchises, sequels, and remakes rather than introducing new intellectual properties. While notable exceptions exist, the overall emphasis on recognizable titles suggests a retreat to safer, familiar ground within the industry amidst financial pressures. This focus on nostalgia and past successes, though generating excitement, raises questions about the future of innovation in gaming.
Everything Announced at Summer Game Fest 2026: Every Reveal, Trailer and Release Date | Invision GameSummer Game Fest 2026 showcased a vast array of new game announcements, including remakes of Resident Evil: Code Veronica and Assassin's Creed Black Flag, sequels to Alien Isolation and Lords of the Fallen, and new entries in franchises like Guild Wars and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The event featured reveals across multiple genres and platforms, with many titles slated for release in 2027 and beyond.
The Summer Game Fest showcase proves that PC is still the place to beThe 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.- Alla Summer Games Fest-trailers samlade på ett och samma ställeThis article compiles trailers from Summer Game Fest, featuring announcements for games like Resident Evil Veronica, Alien: Isolation 2, and Guild Wars 3. It highlights a strong start with Resident Evil Veronica and a closing with Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, showcasing a variety of upcoming titles.
What are we all playing this weekend?Several gaming journalists share their weekend gaming plans, ranging from upcoming titles like Clair Obscur: Expeditions 33 and Onimusha to ongoing games such as Satisfactory, Overwatch, and Cyberpunk. Some express a desire to return to game development tinkering in Unity or revisit older titles like Team Fortress 2.- Mortal Shell II Open BetaCold Symmetry and Playstack have launched an open beta for Mortal Shell II, the sequel to the soulslike action RPG. The beta is available now for Windows on Steam, allowing interested players to test the game.
Summer Game Fest 2026: World Premieres and Everything Announced!Summer Game Fest 2026 showcased numerous world premieres and announcements, including a reimagining of Resident Evil – Code: Veronica, a sequel to Alien: Isolation, and new titles like gen Atlas and Blood Message. Several existing franchises also received updates or sequels, such as Mortal Shell II, Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag Resynced, and Lords of the Fallen 2. The event also featured announcements for new installments in the Gundam, Star Wars, and Attack on Titan series, alongside updates for games like Fortnite and Palworld.
Here’s All the Games Featured at Summer Game Fest 2026Summer 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.
Everything Announced at Summer Game Fest 2026Summer 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.
Summer Game Fest Live 2026: All The Biggest Announcements And GamesSummer Game Fest Live 2026 showcased a multitude of new game announcements and trailers. Highlights included reveals for Resident Evil: Code Veronica Remake, Alien Isolation 2, Gen Atlas, Stranger Than Heaven, and the final chapter of the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy, Final Fantasy VII Revelation. Several studios also debuted new titles and updates for existing franchises, covering a wide range of genres.
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.
Everything announced at Summer Game Fest 2026Summer Game Fest 2026 showcased a multitude of new game announcements and trailers, including Resident Evil Veronica remake, Alien: Isolation 2, genAtlas, Stranger Than Heaven, and the highly anticipated Final Fantasy 7: Revelation. Several developers also revealed new projects, such as PlatinumGames' Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin and RGG Studio's Virtua Fighter: Crossroads. The event also featured updates on existing titles like Palworld and Fortnite, alongside reveals for new entries in franchises like Guild Wars and Monster Hunter.
How to watch Summer Game Fest 2026 from the UK and what games will be shownSummer Game Fest 2026 is scheduled to begin on Friday, June 5th at 10 PM BST in the UK, running for two hours. The showcase, hosted by Geoff Keighley, will feature gameplay trailers for confirmed titles like Star Wars Zero Company and updates on Fortnite and Among Us. Rumors suggest potential reveals for Resident Evil Code: Veronica remake and a new Hot Wheels game.
Balatro Publisher Playstack Is Being Sold to the Parent Company of GameSpot and FandomPlaystack, the publisher of the hit game Balatro, is being sold to Integrated Media Company (IMC), which also owns Fandom and GameSpot. TruFin, Playstack's majority owner, announced the sale for approximately £112.4 million, with the deal valuing the company at around £125 million pending shareholder approval. Playstack's CEO stated that operations will continue as usual, with no change to the company's strategy or commitment to publishing indie games.
Play These 8 PS Plus Games Before They Leave Next WeekEight games will be removed from the PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscription service on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Players have until then to access titles such as Control: Ultimate Edition, Sand Land, and Mortal Shell before they are no longer available as part of the subscription.
PS5 RPG $2.99 on PS Store Ahead of PS Plus Removal, DLC FreeMortal Shell and its Enhanced Edition are available for $2.99 on the PlayStation Store for PS5 and PS4 until April 23rd, ahead of its removal from PlayStation Plus on May 19th. A free DLC pack, The Rotting Christ Pack, offering an alternative boss fight soundtrack, is also available. A sequel, Mortal Shell 2, is currently in development.
8 PS Plus Extra Game Removals for May 2026 ConfirmedEight games are set to be removed from the PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium tiers on May 19, 2026. Titles leaving the service include MotoGP 25, Sand Land, Soul Hackers 2, Mortal Shell, Control: Ultimate Edition, and both The Dark Pictures Anthology games. Subscribers will lose access to these games if they do not purchase them before their removal date.