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Persona5 The Phantom X Version 4.0 Adds Chapter 4, Characters, and Events
Sega and Perfect World Games have released Version 4.0 for Persona 5: The Phantom X, adding a new main story chapter titled "The Masks We Wear: Phase 1," new characters like Shoki Ikenami and Manaka Nagao, and various limited-time events. The update also introduces new equipment, progression systems, and gameplay modes, alongside login campaigns and a refreshed Phantom Pass season.
PHYSICS-BASED COMBAT | Alpha Trailer | BLOODFALL | Join the Steam Playtest news - BLOODFALL: The First Temple
The alpha for BLOODFALL: The First Temple is now available on Steam, introducing a new era of physics-based combat with a focus on Structural Dynamics and 1:1 mouse control. Players can request access on Steam to test the game's unique mechanics, including a training challenge and an arcade-style progression system.
Gather Your Squad and Join the Fray: The Spell Brigade! is Out Today!
Bolt Blaster Games has launched the full version of its 4-player co-op bullet heaven game, The Spell Brigade, on Steam and PlayStation 5, featuring crossplay. The 1.0 update introduces new enemies, an Ascension progression system, a new wizard named Knelly, and an original soundtrack. A DLC skin pack, Disciples of Sol’phish, is also available.
Mandated Fate: You’ve Been Selected By the Empire. What Happens Next Is Up to You.
Tetrarchy Studios has announced that its upcoming dystopian narrative thriller, Mandated Fate, will begin playtesting ahead of its public demo launch in early May on Steam. Players can participate by joining the official Discord server or requesting access via the Steam page. The game tasks players with investigating a murder in a surveillance-heavy technocratic regime, with choices impacting the narrative and Merit Score.
Break In, Get Out… or Don’t: LAG KILLS Opens Public Playtesting May 1st
DERANGED GAMES announced that its upcoming indie survival horror game, LAG KILLS, will begin public playtesting on Steam starting May 1st. Players can request access to experience the game's core mechanics, which focus on stealth, tension, and dynamic AI. LAG KILLS is scheduled for a 2026 release on Steam and will feature singleplayer and online co-op modes.
Flock Around Achievements Guide - How to 100% on Steam
This guide details how to achieve 100% completion in the online co-op bird watching game Flock Around on Steam. It lists all achievements, including those for capturing specific birds, upgrading equipment, and photographing points of interest.
Mewgenics Beta Update 1.1 Adds Breeding Changes, Class Reworks, and Fixes
Mewgenics has received a beta update (version 1.1) on Steam, introducing significant changes to breeding mechanics, class reworks, and bug fixes. The update adjusts how stimulation affects birth defects, modifies the 'Mutation' stat, and rebalances numerous abilities and events. Developers Edmund McMillen and Tyler Glaiel detailed these changes, which aim to refine the tactical cat roguelite experience.
Action RPG 'Eden's Frontier' Reveals New Trailer and Playtest Sign-Ups
Indie developer Jean Felipe and Frontiers Group Entertainment have released a new trailer and opened playtest sign-ups for their upcoming action RPG, Eden's Frontier, which is in development for PC via Steam. The game features an HD anime-style pixel aesthetic with 3D elements, real-time combat with a collectible card system, and draws inspiration from 1990s and early 2000s RPGs. The story is shared across the game and a companion webcomic.
PLAYISM Game Show 2026 Set for May 10 with 11 Announcements
Publisher PLAYISM has announced its upcoming PLAYISM Game Show will take place on May 10, 2026, featuring 11 announcements including world premieres and updates on existing titles. The broadcast will be available on the publisher's YouTube channel with English subtitles. The event will showcase titles such as Bright Memory: Infinite, The Exit 8, Rusted Moss, and Homura Hime, with the latter also receiving a Nintendo Switch release this year.
Persona Music FES 2013 Nippon Budokan Concert VOD Now Available on YouTube
Atlus has made the Persona Music FES 2013 concert, held at Nippon Budokan, available on YouTube. The VOD features live performances of tracks from the Persona series. Additionally, Persona 4 is confirmed for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Steam with Game Pass support, while Persona 4 Golden is available on multiple platforms.
Steins Gate Kurisu Makise Nendoroid Basic Figure Pre-Orders Now Live
Good Smile Company and MAGES have opened pre-orders for a Nendoroid figure of Kurisu Makise from the visual novel Steins;Gate. The figure, depicting the character in her lab coat, is scheduled to ship between April and June 2027, with pre-orders closing on June 10, 2026. The article also briefly mentions Steins;Gate Elite and the upcoming Steins;Gate Re:Boot, which will be released on Steam in 2026.
Peter Pan: Hidden Objects Invites You Back To Neverland
Peter Pan: Hidden Objects is now available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC with Play Anywhere support. Developed and published by Crisp App Studio, the game offers a relaxed hidden object and puzzle experience set in Neverland for £7.99. It also features additional puzzle types and can be played on Steam and the Google Play Store.
"Crimsooon Sun" Store Page is now live! Wishlist it now on Steam.
The mystery adventure game "Crimsooon Sun" by Old Retina Museum has launched its Steam store page, with a release planned for Summer 2026 on PC. The game is described as a "mystery novel" adventure, inspired by "Mikagura Shojo Tanteidan," focusing on deduction rather than choices or multiple endings.
The Cenobites Are Back in the New Developer Diary Video for Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival
A new developer diary video for Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival showcases the iconic Cenobites, including Pinhead, Chatterer, Butterball, and the Female Cenobite. The survival-horror action game, developed by Saber Interactive and Boss Team Games, is set to release later this year for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam. The video features Doug Bradley, the voice of Pinhead, offering insights into the game's depiction of these legendary figures.
Want To Make Your Own 3D Zelda Dungeons? This N64 Love Letter On Steam Is For You
Temple Maker 64, developed by the one-person studio Ki3 Games, is a love letter to Nintendo 64-era Zelda dungeons, allowing players to create and share their own challenging levels on Steam. The game features an intuitive 3D editor for placing traps, monsters, and items, aiming to fill the void left by Nintendo's lack of a dedicated Zelda dungeon maker. While currently slated for PC, a Nintendo Switch release is hoped for in the future.
This Isn’t Poker. This Is Apokerlypse! Out Now on Steam
Breaker Game Studio has released Apokerlypse, a roguelike card battler, on PC via Steam. The game features five unique heroes, over 70 skills, 400 Demon Chips, and various multiplayer modes including asynchronous challenges and PvP. A free prologue, Hell is Empty, Demons Are Playing Apokerlypse, is also available.
Assetto Corsa Rally and FIA Announce Global Esports Partnership
FIA has partnered with 505 Games and Supernova Games Studios to launch the "FIA Esports Global Rally Tour," utilizing Assetto Corsa Rally as its exclusive official platform. This new international rally esports competition, driven by FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem, aims to inspire future generations and increase global participation in motorsport. The multi-stage competition will feature online qualifiers and regional shootouts, culminating in finals held during FIA Awards Week in Shanghai.
FAIRWIND Sets Sail for STEAM.
Independent game studio WYLDERZONE announced FAIRWIND, a relaxing co-op sailing game focused on cargo delivery, will launch on Steam later this year. Players will manage their ship, trade with merchants, and chart new routes in a vibrant ocean world. The studio, previously known for action-oriented games, is shifting focus to simulation and inventory management with this new title.
"Up to 80% Off on Steam & Nintendo Switch™!"
Global game publisher CFK has launched a Golden Week sale offering discounts of up to 80% on Steam and Nintendo Switch. The sale features numerous titles, including Shikhondo: Youkai Rampage, Ninja Issen, Before The Night, and Some Some Convenience Store, with some games reaching their lowest prices ever. New additions to the sale include Connected Clue and the "Leah" DLC for Cat Girl Survivor.
You Can Play This Unforgiving Zombie Game For Free Before Its 1.0 Launch This Summer
No More Room In Hell 2, an unforgiving zombie survival game, is offering a free weekend on Steam and the Epic Games Store from April 30 to May 4, allowing players to try its new wave-based Survival mode before its 1.0 launch this summer. The game, developed by Torn Banner Studios, is known for its challenging difficulty and will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Senior brand manager Kenneth Bourgon discussed the team's focus on maintaining a challenging yet learnable experience.
