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Old World - Empires of the Indus DLC available now
Hooded Horse and Mohawk Games have released the Empires of the Indus expansion for the historical 4X strategy game Old World. This DLC introduces South Asian factions, including the Mauryas, Yuezhi, and Tamilakam kingdoms, with unique mechanics and units. It is available on PC via Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store.
Crimson Desert gets a new patch to start the week – here’s what it brings with it
Crimson Desert has received a new patch, version 1.01.01, primarily focused on bug fixes and gameplay smoothing for the Steam version of the PC client. The update addresses issues with mounts, enemy behavior, abilities, and UI quirks, with console and other PC platform patches to follow at a later date.
After 3 Years of Solo Development, a New Roman City-Builder Approaches Full Release
Pompeii: The Legacy, a Roman city-builder developed by solo developer Zeljko Kos of Siscia Games, is set to launch on April 9, 2026, after a slight delay. The game combines traditional city-building mechanics with a narrative-driven experience in ancient Pompeii, allowing players to guide the city's development across generations. An update introducing the full story campaign and release trailer will arrive before the official launch on PC platforms including Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store.
Titan Quest II: April Update Teaser Summons Fresh Powers (and a Few Old Friends)
THQ Nordic has released a teaser for the upcoming April update for Titan Quest II, which will introduce new "Summons" for each mastery, including Storm Wisps and Core Dwellers. The update also features reforged Epic items, a new Talisman item type, and various under-the-hood improvements. A full breakdown of the new Summons and item reworks will be detailed in a future dev blog.
Survival game Soulmask launches 10 April with Shifting Sands DLC free for a limited time
Survival game Soulmask is launching its 1.0 version on April 10 for PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, priced at $29.99. To celebrate, the new Ancient Egypt-themed DLC, Shifting Sands, will be free to claim for one month. The DLC introduces ship-based gameplay, new gods, and Egyptian-inspired aesthetics, nearly doubling the game's world size.
Duet Night Abyss Unveils The Final Chapter of Huaxu, "The Firmament Unbound", Launching April 7
Developer Pan Studio announced that the final chapter update for Duet Night Abyss, titled "The Firmament Unbound," will launch on April 7 for PC, Android, iOS, Steam, and the Epic Games Store. This update introduces new regions, characters Su Yi and Camilla, new mounts, and half-anniversary rewards, culminating the Huaxu storyline.
Super Meat Boy 3D Lands March 31 on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2
Super Meat Boy 3D is launching on March 31 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch, developer Sluggerfly and publisher Headup announced. The game transitions the series' signature brutal precision platforming into a full 3D environment. It will also be available day one on Xbox Game Pass.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate Launches Gold Edition
Super Evil Megacorp has released the Gold Edition of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate, celebrating the game's third anniversary and the TMNT franchise. This complete edition includes the base game and all three DLCs: Casey Jones & the Junkyard Jam, Metalhead, and Alopex. The Gold Edition is available on PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4/5, with a special "Gold Cowabunga Edition" for PC adding a digital art book and soundtrack. A free update with balancing adjustments and enhancements is also live.
Bullets, bravado, and brazen lies - Vaunted is the score of a lifetime
Hooded Horse announced Vaunted, a new sci-fi tactical RPG from Lost Lake Games, founded by industry veterans including James Phinney. The game features tactical combat blending turn-based planning with real-time action, squad management, and deep RPG mechanics. Vaunted is set to release on PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store, and will be available day one on PC Game Pass.
Vaunted's tactical combat looks fine, but I'm most interested in the consequences of rewriting history when one of its dodgy mercenaries bites the bullet
Vaunted is a new tactical RPG from Lost Lake Games, featuring real-time combat with turn-based planning. Players control three mercenaries who must secure relics while dealing with the consequences of their actions, including permadeath for characters which can lead to rewriting history. The game is inspired by Valkyria Chronicles and space westerns, and is set to release in 2026 on PC.
Super Meat Boy 3D Release Date Set for March 31
Developer Sluggerfly and publisher Headup have announced that Super Meat Boy 3D will launch on March 31, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, and PC. This 3D reinterpretation of the original Super Meat Boy features boss encounters, secret levels, and a Dark World variant. The game will also be available on Xbox Game Pass from day one.
Get Havendock and Hyper Echelon for Free
Epic Games is offering Havendock and Hyper Echelon for free on the Epic Games Store for a limited time. This giveaway continues the company's regular promotions despite recent market challenges.
PLAYERUNKNOWN Productions’ Emergent Survival Game Prologue: Go Wayback! Brings More Ways To Explore The Wild In Upcoming Update
PLAYERUNKNOWN Productions has released a major update for its Early Access survival game, Prologue: Go Wayback!. The update introduces visual weather improvements, dynamic terrain, enhanced cooking and foraging, a new liquids system, and a glider for free roam mode. The studio also continues development on its 'Melba' technology platform, showcased in Preface: Undiscovered World.
Aniimo adds PS5 and Epic Games Store ahead of 2026 launch
Pawprint Studio announced that Aniimo will launch on PlayStation 5 and the Epic Games Store in 2026, expanding its multi-platform release to include Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, Xbox PC), and mobile. The free-to-play creature-collection RPG will feature a unique 'Twining' mechanic where players merge with collected creatures to access their abilities. A playable demo featuring a new creature, Hoptail, will be available at PAX East.
Shadowverse Ending Service on June 30, 2026
Cygames announced that its digital collectible card game, Shadowverse, will cease service on June 30, 2026. Launched in 2016, the game became a prominent force in its genre and a notable presence in esports. While in-game currency purchases have been discontinued, players will receive bonuses leading up to the shutdown. The successor title, Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond, launched in 2025.
Inventory management roguelike Fortune Seller comes out in April — MP3s & NPCs
Kiwick Studios' inventory management roguelike, Fortune Seller, is set to release on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on April 6. The game challenges players to manage a Tetris-like inventory to maximize profits by selling antiques to customers, with a demo currently available on Steam.
Elite Dangerous players on Epic Games Store must migrate their accounts thanks to a launcher SNAFU
Elite Dangerous players on the Epic Games Store are required to migrate their accounts due to a launcher issue that connected them to the legacy version of the game instead of the live version. This error will be fixed in an upcoming update, but players must use the game's transfer portal beforehand. Frontier Developments warns that the migration process may take time and players cannot access their characters during the transfer.
LINE ON UP! STEAMPUNK INVENTORY MANAGEMENT ROGUELIKE ‘FORTUNE SELLER’ COMING TO STEAM AND EPIC GAMES STORE APRIL 6TH
Kiwick Studios announced that their inventory management roguelike, Fortune Seller, will be released on Steam and Epic Games Store on April 6th. The game features Steampunk aesthetics, strategic inventory stacking, and a roguelike progression system with increasing rent prices.
ANIIMO ADDS PLAYSTATION 5 AND EPIC GAMES STORE TO LAUNCH PLATFORMS
Pawprint Studio announced that its free-to-play, creature-catching open-world RPG, Aniimo, will launch in 2026 on PlayStation 5 and Epic Games Store, in addition to previously announced platforms Xbox Series X|S, Steam, PC, and mobile. Players can wishlist the game now, and a playable demo will be available at PAX East.
Crimson Desert's first patch aims at fixing controls, but it mostly affects mouse and keyboard
Pearl Abyss has released the first post-launch patch for Crimson Desert, focusing on improving game controls, particularly for keyboard and mouse users. The update addresses issues with movement responsiveness, UI interactions, and adds new keyboard shortcuts for various menus. While controller support is not yet included, Pearl Abyss has committed to further improvements in future patches.
