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Football Manager 27 is getting a free preview for everyone on PC for 5 days, to restore faith after FM26's…
Sports Interactive announced that Football Manager 27 will be available for a five-day free preview period on PC from October 29 to November 3, aiming to restore faith after the poorly received Football Manager 26. The preview will be accessible across major PC platforms including Steam, Epic Games Store, Microsoft Store, and Xbox Game Pass.
Quake Champions eliminates its free-to-play monetization elements in favor of a $10 box price
Quake Champions has transitioned from a free-to-play model to a $10 box price on Steam, removing all battle passes and microtransactions. This change, likely a de facto maintenance mode following layoffs at id Software and Bethesda, also offers existing players continued access and refunds for purchased currencies. The Microsoft Store version has been retired.
Quake Champions ditches free-to-play and kills off its Microsoft Store version eight years after its original release
Quake Champions is transitioning from a free-to-play model to a paid product, eight years after its initial release. The Microsoft Store version is being discontinued, with the game now exclusively available on Steam for £8.99/$9.99. This change also marks the end of ongoing development for the game.
SHOGUN 2 Complete Edition Bundles DLC and Major Upgrades
SEGA and Creative Assembly announced Total War: SHOGUN 2 Complete Edition for PC, launching October 13. This edition bundles the base game with all DLC, including Rise of the Samurai and Fall of the Samurai campaigns, alongside significant technical upgrades like improved visuals, full Japanese voice acting, and over 50 new minor factions. The package will be available on Steam, Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store.
Manor Lords drops new update, goes on sale, and reaches 4 million copies sold
Manor Lords has sold over four million copies across all platforms, with developer Slavic Magic and publisher Hooded Horse announcing the milestone alongside a new update. The update introduces expanded cow economy features, cider production from apples, and a new river map. To celebrate, the game is available at a 35% discount on Steam until September 10th.
Square Enix Q1 profit soars following Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth launch on Switch 2 and Xbox
Square Enix reported a significant surge in first-quarter profit, driven by strong sales of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth on Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox Series X|S, alongside other titles like The Adventures of Elliot. The company's Digital Entertainment segment saw operating income rise by 91.8%, contributing to an overall profit increase of 175.5%.
Quake gets a free new chapter promising "ferocious combat, labyrinthine level design, and nightmarish realms" to celebrate its 30th birthday
To celebrate Quake's 30th anniversary, Id Software and MachineGames have released a free expansion for the 2021 enhanced version, titled Dawn of the Machine. This new chapter introduces 19 new maps, new enemies like the Rocket Ogre, and weapons such as the Super Axe and Laser Cannon, all available on PC via Steam, Microsoft Store, and Game Pass.
Bus Simulator 27: New Trailer Showcases Most Advanced Fleet in Bus Simulator History
Bus Simulator 27 will feature the series' most advanced fleet, including over 45 buses from 13 manufacturers, with both city and coach buses available. The game launches on September 08, 2026, for PC platforms (Steam, Epic Games Store, Microsoft Store) and consoles (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S). Pre-orders include a Deluxe Pack, and a Year 1 Edition with a Season Pass will also be available.
Against The Storm enjoys free weekend on Steam
Against The Storm, the roguelite city builder from Eremite Games and published by Hooded Horse, is available for free on Steam until July 13. The game recently received an update with new content, balancing, and quality-of-life improvements. It is also available on PC via GOG, Epic Games Store, Microsoft Store, and Game Pass, as well as on PlayStation and Xbox consoles and Nintendo Switch.
Uncover the mysteries of a sentient world in roguelite management game Rogue Carrier
Hooded Horse and Wild Fields have revealed Rogue Carrier, a new colony management game with roguelite elements set to release on PC. Players will lead an expedition aboard a stranded colony ship on a hostile planet, managing resources, production chains, and crew morale while defending against alien threats. The game emphasizes replayability with multiple endings and scenario variants, and will be available on PC via Steam, GOG, Epic Games Store, Microsoft Store, and PC Game Pass day one.
Grand strategy game Terra Invicta is getting two new scenarios - a Fallout-style nuclear wasteland, and an early noughties world of UFO sceptics
The grand strategy game Terra Invicta is receiving its first DLC, Dark Skies, on July 27th. This expansion introduces two new starting scenarios: one set in 2003 with increased alien skepticism, and another in a post-nuclear wasteland resulting from a Cold War escalation. The DLC will also feature new spaceship visual styles.
Deep and volatile Terraria-style factory sim Sandustry hits early access in August, Hooded Horse announce
Hooded Horse and Lantto Games have announced that their 2D factory-building game, Sandustry, will launch in Early Access on August 13th for PC via Steam, GOG, and the Microsoft Store. The game features a physics system where resources break down into individual pixels and includes mechanics for thermodynamics, allowing for fluid evaporation and rain.
Age of Empires Mobile: PC Edition Available Now! - Age of Empires - World's Edge Studio
Age of Empires Mobile: PC Edition is now available on Steam and the Microsoft Store, following its initial launch on mobile platforms in October 2024. The PC version features optimized controls, a refined UI, enhanced visuals, and seamless crossplay with mobile devices. Players can continue their progress on PC by linking their accounts, and new players can receive bonus rewards by playing with an active Xbox Game Pass subscription.
PS5 Shovelware Dev Confirms 'Stricter' Publishing Guidelines from Sony
Sony has implemented stricter publishing guidelines for games on the PlayStation Store, leading Afil Games to confirm its future releases will not be available on PlayStation 5. The developer, known for low-effort titles, will also have its previous games removed from the store. Afil Games plans to focus on releasing titles for Xbox One, Xbox Series, Microsoft Store, and Nintendo Switch instead.
Tears of Metal Hits PC Early Access on July 22
Tears of Metal, a medieval co-op roguelike hack-and-slash game, will launch into Early Access on July 22 for PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store, with Xbox Game Pass also included. Developer Paper Cult announced that an Xbox console version is planned for release before the end of 2026. The Early Access version will feature three acts, three playable heroes, and various upgrade systems, with more content planned for future updates.
HACK-AND-SLASH ROGUELIKE TEARS OF METAL OUT IN EARLY ACCESS ON PC ON JULY 22
Montreal studio Paper Cult announced that their hack-and-slash roguelike Tears of Metal will launch in Early Access on PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store on July 22. The game will also be available as part of Xbox Game Pass for the Microsoft Store, with a full Xbox version planned for release before the end of 2026. The Early Access version will include three Acts, three playable Heroes, and various upgrades and equipment.
Steam Next Fest: Bus Simulator 27 Reveals Its First Public Demo + New Trailer
Bus Simulator 27 has released its first public demo during Steam Next Fest, allowing players to experience introductory missions and a city route. The simulation title is set to launch on September 8, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Pre-orders include a Deluxe Pack, and a Year 1 Edition with a Season Pass will also be available.
Persona 4 Revival announces English voice cast
Atlus has revealed the new English voice cast for Persona 4 Revival, a remake of the original Persona 4 RPG. While the Japanese voice cast remains the same, the English actors for the Protagonist, Yosuke Hanamura, Chie Satonaka, Yukiko Amagi, and Marie have been announced. Persona 4 Revival is scheduled to release on February 18th, 2027, for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5.
Pocketpair says Palworld 1.0 is its most ambitious release ever
Pocketpair announced that Palworld's version 1.0, its most ambitious release to date, will launch on July 10th for PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. This full release will introduce the long-awaited World Tree region, new Pals, and significant gameplay system changes, moving away from traditional evolution mechanics.
Demon slaying shooter Armatus launches this winter
Publisher Fictions and developer Counterplay Games announced that their third-person roguelite shooter, Armatus, will launch this winter. The game will be available on PC (Steam, Microsoft Store), Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5. Armatus is set in the demon-infested ruins of Paris, where players take on the role of a supernatural warrior fighting through hordes of demons.
