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2027 Upcoming Games Release Schedule
This article provides a comprehensive release schedule for video games anticipated in 2027. It details specific titles with their planned release months and platforms, including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Games with broader 2027 release windows are also listed.
Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons won't have waypoints, so that players can figure things out without 'blindly…
Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons will remove traditional waypoints, encouraging players to explore and engage with the game world organically. Developer Invoke Studios aims to foster player agency by replacing hand-holding with 'Mysteries' that players uncover through in-game clues and NPC interactions.
Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons Won’t Have Waypoints to Encourage Player-Driven Exploration
Invoke Studios revealed that Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons will not feature waypoints to encourage player-driven exploration and agency. General manager Dominic Guay explained that the team wants players to engage with the world and discover things organically. The game, set for a 2027 release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, will also include a 'Mystery' system for players to uncover.
Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons Doesn't Have Waypoints Because the Devs Want Players to 'Figure Things Out' for Themselves
The developers of Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons have intentionally omitted waypoints from the game. They aim to encourage players to explore the game world and discover its content organically.
Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons will have a smaller set of spells with multiple uses rather than a large variety to make 'everything accessible on a controller,' Invoke says
Invoke Studios head Dominic Guay explained that Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons features a smaller, multi-use spell set to improve controller accessibility and maintain fast-paced combat. This design choice also incorporates resource management, requiring players to blend melee and magic. The game is set to launch in 2027 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Invoke studio head says Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons' imp companion can aid as they explore and serves as an 'unreliable guide' to Kaatri's journey, but is still 'his own character'
Invoke Studios head Dominic Guay revealed details about Skev, the imp companion in Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons. Skev will serve as an 'unreliable guide' to the player character Kaatri, offering lore and narrative assistance as they explore Darkon, but he is designed as his own character with personal motivations, including finding his lost master.
'We're trying to go easy on the hand-holding' — Invoke says Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons' HUD and waypoint guidance will be minimal and can even be toggled on and off so as not to 'overwhelm' players and encourage exploration
Invoke Studios head Dominic Guay confirmed that Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons will feature a toggleable HUD and minimal waypoint guidance to encourage player exploration and immersion. This approach aims to reduce "hand-holding" common in other open-world RPGs, allowing players to discover the world of Darkon more freely. The game is set to launch in 2027 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and PC.
'We don't want to create a game where if you know D&D, you're like, Oh, I know everything' — Invoke says Warlock has a lot of 'deep cut' elements from Dungeons & Dragons, but is designed for both new and experienced players to 'live that mystery'
Invoke Studios head Dominic Guay stated that Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons incorporates 'deep-cut' elements from the TTRPG while aiming to maintain a sense of mystery for both new and experienced players. The game, set in the Darkon realm within Ravenloft, is designed to encourage exploration and discovery rather than relying on players' existing D&D knowledge. It is scheduled for a 2027 release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and PC.
'Creative magic use was at the core of what we wanted to do in gameplay, and we landed on warlocks' — Invoke Studios head explains why it chose to highlight the arcane class in Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons
Invoke Studios head Dominic Guay explained that the warlock class was chosen for Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons due to a focus on creative magic use in gameplay and storytelling. He noted the challenge of managing the game's magic system while ensuring player creativity. The game is set to launch in 2027 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and PC.
Evening Reading - September 1, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading from Shacknews covers various gaming news items, including Square Enix denying reports of going private, Bit Reactor furloughing Star Wars Zero Company developers, and a Street Fighter movie promo shoot controversy. It also highlights upcoming game releases and updates like Nopixel 5's beta, and mentions a review for Orbitals.
Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons will take players through a magic-filled open world
Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons is an upcoming open-world RPG from Invoke Studios and Wizards of the Coast, set to release in 2027 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Players will explore the lands of Darkon as Kaatri, a character seeking to master forbidden magic to find a loved one, utilizing a variety of spells and melee combat.
Games Inbox: Does GTA 6 have the best video game graphics ever?
Readers discuss the graphics of Grand Theft Auto 6, with some praising them and others finding them only slightly better than older titles. The discussion also touches on game design philosophies, the challenges of parenting in relation to adult-themed games, and comparisons to other titles like Ninja Gaiden 4 and Dave The Diver.
Gamescom 2026 live hub: The latest news and previews from the biggest gaming event of the year
This article serves as a live hub for Gamescom 2026, providing updates on news, previews, and announcements from the event. Key reveals include a new Dungeons & Dragons game called Warlock, Rainbow Six Tactics, a new PUBG title set in the '90s, and Nodusfall from Hoyoverse. The Grand Theft Auto 6 showcase, though not officially part of Gamescom, is also highlighted as a major event of the week.
