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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.
MEDIA ALERT: Secret Powers Awaken as Pokémon Trading Card Game: Mega Evolution—Perfect Order Launches Today, Featuring New Mega Evolution Pokémon ex
The Pokémon Company International has released the latest expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Mega Evolution—Perfect Order, featuring new Mega Evolution Pokémon ex like Mega Zygarde ex. The expansion is available physically and digitally through the Pokémon TCG Live app on PC and mobile devices, with a Battle Pass offering a Mega Zygarde ex deck upon login.
Final Fantasy Warrior of Light and Chocobo Nendoroids Pre Orders Open
GoodSmile and Square Enix have opened pre-orders for Nendoroids featuring the Warrior of Light and a Chocobo from the Final Fantasy series. The Warrior of Light figure includes a sword and multiple face plates, while the Chocobo figure comes with kicking leg parts and different eye expressions. Pre-orders close on May 6, with estimated shipments between January and March 2027.
Neverness to Everness Global Launch Scheduled for April 29 - GameHaunt
Neverness to Everness, a supernatural urban open-world RPG, is set to launch globally on April 29, 2026, as a free-to-play title. Developed by Hotta Studio and published by Perfect World Games, it will be available on PC, Mac, PlayStation 5, iOS, and Android with full cross-platform save support. The game utilizes Unreal Engine 5 and offers optional in-game purchases, including a starter pack for PlayStation 5 users.
DISSIDIA DUELLUM FINAL FANTASY Brings Tokyo Stories to Mobile
Square Enix has launched Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy on mobile platforms, featuring a new story set in modern-day Tokyo. The game allows players to experience iconic Final Fantasy characters navigating the real-world Japanese capital. Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy is available for free on iOS and Android.
NTE: Neverness to Everness Sets April 29 Launch Across PC, PS5, Mobile, and Mac
NTE: Neverness to Everness will launch on April 29, 2026, for PC, Mac, PlayStation 5, iOS, and Android. Developed by Hotta Studio and published by Perfect World Games, the game features a supernatural urban setting with open-world exploration, investigation, and live-service RPG elements. Pre-orders for PlayStation 5 and a pre-registration campaign offering in-game and physical rewards are now live.
Google begins rolling out Search Live globally
Google has begun a global rollout of its Search Live feature, which allows users to ask questions about objects or scenes captured by their phone's camera. This expansion makes the tool available in over 200 countries and territories where Google's AI Mode chatbot is offered. Additionally, Google is bringing its Live Translate feature to iOS devices, supporting over 70 languages for real-time audio translation.
2026 video game release date calendar
This article provides a comprehensive calendar of video game releases scheduled for 2026, including specific dates for titles like Grand Theft Auto 6 in November and early year releases such as Resident Evil Requiem. It details monthly releases across various platforms and lists notable titles with TBD release dates, promising to be updated as new information becomes available.
Wuthering Waves Xbox Series Release Set for July
Kuro Games announced that the free-to-play action RPG Wuthering Waves will be released on Xbox Series in July. The game is already available on PC, iOS, and Android, with PlayStation 5 and Steam versions having been released previously.
Neverness to Everness opens preregistration and bundle preorders ahead of April 29 launch
Hotta Studio's new multiplayer gacha title, Neverness to Everness, has opened preregistration and bundle preorders ahead of its April 29th multiplatform launch. The game will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, iOS, and Android. A new trailer for the "super spy" character Jiuyuan was also released.
NTE: Neverness to Everness Confirms Multiplatform Launch for April 29
Perfect World Games and Hotta Studio announced that the supernatural urban open-world RPG, Neverness to Everness, will launch on April 29, 2026, for PC, Mac, PlayStation 5, iOS, and Android. Pre-orders and pre-registration are now open, with a campaign offering in-game rewards and chances to win prizes like PlayStation 5 consoles.
“Sword x Staff”Mobile Idle RPG Launches Pre-Registration on iOS & Android
Boltray Games has announced that Sword x Staff, a mobile idle RPG previously successful in China and Japan, is now available for pre-registration on iOS and Android starting March 26. The game features a "Third Way RPG" design, combining strategy, exploration, and idle gameplay with over 200 skill combinations and a vast interactive world.
Warframe Now Available for Nintendo Switch 2
Digital Extremes has released the free-to-play action game Warframe on the Nintendo Switch 2, featuring visual and technical enhancements such as 1080p resolution at 60fps, DLSS support, and improved lighting. The game is also available on multiple other platforms including PC, PlayStation, and Xbox consoles, as well as mobile devices. Players can log in to the Switch 2 version between March 25 and April 15 to receive the free Ambimanus Pack.
CookieRun: OvenSmash and CookieRun: Braverse Booster Set Now Available
CookieRun: OvenSmash, a real-time PvP battle action title, and CookieRun: Braverse: A Game of Truth and Deceit, a new booster set for the trading card game, have both launched. OvenSmash is available on iOS and Android, featuring fast-paced matches and multiple game modes. The Braverse booster set includes 243 regular cards and 61 hidden cards, introducing new mechanics for strategic play.
How to use Apple's Playlist Playground to make AI-generated mixes
Apple Music has introduced Playlist Playground, an AI-powered feature that allows users to generate custom playlists based on mood or style prompts. This feature is available to US subscribers with English language settings on iOS 26.4 or later, and notably does not require an Apple Intelligence-capable device. Playlist Playground also functions on Android devices and integrates with existing playlist creation tools.
Welcome to the CookieRun Universe - Devsisters Launches CookieRun: OvenSmash and New Braverse Expansion in Major Week for the Global Franchise
Devsisters has launched CookieRun: OvenSmash, a new real-time PvP action game, and "A Game of Truth and Deceit," a booster set for the CookieRun: Braverse Trading Card Game. These releases expand the popular CookieRun franchise, which boasts over 300 million players worldwide, introducing new gameplay mechanics and strategic depth to both titles.
WhatsApp rolls out updates including multiple accounts for iOS
WhatsApp is rolling out several updates for its messaging platform, including the highly anticipated ability for iOS users to manage multiple accounts on a single device. New features also enhance chat history migration between platforms and devices, allow for deletion of large files within chats, and integrate AI for photo editing and message drafting.
Krile Is a Surprise Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy Standout
Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy offers a new team-based 3v3 combat experience distinct from its predecessors. The character Krile from Final Fantasy V emerges as a potential standout due to her crucial healing abilities, making the support role vital. The game features gacha mechanics for abilities and characters, with a release date set for March 24, 2026, on Android and iOS.
Netflix Is Getting More Expensive, And That Impacts Games, Too
Netflix has increased the prices for all three of its subscription tiers, impacting both its streaming services and its growing library of mobile games. The Standard With Ads plan is now $9, Standard is $20, and Premium is $27 per month. This follows similar price hikes from other subscription services, including Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
CookieRun: OvenSmash Launches Globally on Mobile - GameHaunt
CookieRun: OvenSmash has launched globally on iOS and Android as a free-to-play 3v3 PvP mobile action game developed by Devsisters Corporation. The game features tactical team-based combat in an urban fantasy setting called Platter City, differing from the base-building and endless runner mechanics of previous titles like CookieRun: Kingdom. Devsisters also confirmed that CookieRun: New World is targeting a 2029 release.
