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Persona 6 Announced at Xbox Games Showcase 2026
Atlus officially announced Persona 6 during the Xbox Games Showcase 2026, confirming it as the next mainline entry in the RPG series. The game will feature a new story, characters, and setting, and will launch after Persona 4 Revival. Persona 6 is confirmed for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and will be available day one on Xbox Game Pass, with future releases planned for PlayStation 5 and Steam.
Legendary JRPG studio's 23-year shun of the PC has ended: the next Vanillaware game will come to Steam
Vanillaware, a studio known for its acclaimed console titles, has announced that its next game, Muramasa: Revenant Blades, will be released on PC via Steam in 2027. This marks the first time the Japanese developer will bring a game to the PC platform. The revamped action RPG will include new combat systems, weapon systems, and additional modes, alongside the previously released Genroku Legends expansion.
Theropods Roars Into View With New Gameplay Trailer
Indie studio Lost Token and publisher Dionous Games have released a new gameplay trailer for their hand-animated point-and-click adventure game, Theropods. The game, which features wordless storytelling and puzzle-solving with dinosaurs and a stranded spaceman, is set to launch on PC platforms including Steam, GOG, and Epic Games Store on July 23, 2026.
'The curse of MIXED is broken:' Suda51 & Swery65's Hotel Barcelona claws its way to 'Mostly Positive' on Steam after Hail Mary patch and scrubbing AI assets
The action platformer Hotel Barcelona has improved its Steam user review status from 'Mixed' to 'Mostly Positive' following a significant patch and the removal of controversial AI-generated assets. Developers Goichi Suda and Hidetaka Suehiro, along with publisher CULT Games, have been credited for the turnaround, with a major 'Under New Management' patch in March addressing game balance and adding new content.
Destiny 2's final update crushes the Steam concurrents peak hit by last year's Edge of Fate expansion
Destiny 2's final live service update, Monument of Triumph, has seen a surge in player activity on Steam, reaching over 164,000 concurrent players. This peak surpasses the numbers seen during the launch of the Edge of Fate expansion last year and the recent Episode: Echoes. The game is also currently the top seller on Steam due to a significant sale.
Camelot Unchained took down its early access servers as promised, preps return this weekend
Camelot Unchained has temporarily taken its early access servers offline as planned and will bring them back online this weekend. The game will now operate on a weekend-only schedule, with servers accessible from Friday afternoon to Monday afternoon, as the developers work towards a 24/7 uptime goal. This change follows the game's recent launch on Steam Early Access and ongoing feedback collection.
'KERNEL HEARTS' LAUNCHING SEPTEMBER 2026, UPDATED DEMO COMING TO STEAM NEXT FEST
Ephemera Games announced that Kernel Hearts will launch in September 2026 for PC, Steam, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. An updated demo will be available during Steam Next Fest on June 15th. Kernel Hearts is an action RPG roguelike with 4-player online co-op where players ascend the Tower of Babel to dethrone God.
It’s a Race for the Crown This November, Metaphor: ReFantazio Coming to Nintendo Switch 2
ATLUS announced that the acclaimed fantasy RPG Metaphor: ReFantazio will be released on Nintendo Switch 2 on November 12, 2026, with a limited-time Steelbook Edition available at launch. The game, which has already sold one million units and won multiple awards in 2024, challenges players to overcome obstacles and forge alliances in a kingdom on the brink of ruin. Metaphor: ReFantazio is also currently available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, Steam, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4.
EverRail Rolls Into Summer With New Public Demo Ahead of Early Access Release
Aesir Interactive has released a public demo for their upcoming survival craft game, EverRail, available on PC via Steam. The demo allows players to experience the game's frozen open-world setting, train mechanics, and resource management ahead of its Early Access launch later this summer. Feedback from the demo will be used to further develop the game.
Vampire Survivors dev unveils JUJUTSU KAISEN RUMBLE: SURVIVATON
Vampire Survivors developer poncle has revealed JUJUTSU KAISEN RUMBLE: SURVIVATON, a new battle royale game featuring characters and elements from the JUJUTSU KAISEN anime. The game will include over 20 playable characters and will launch later this year on Steam and consoles, with publisher Shueisha Games handling its release.
1997 RELOADED: Or, Whatever Happened to Andy Quinn? Drops on Steam and itch.io
The visual novel 1997 RELOADED: Or, Whatever Happened to Andy Quinn?, developed by Gaigo Studio, has been released on Steam and itch.io. The game features an alternate-history narrative set in the 1990s music scene, with over 2,000 original illustrations and a soundtrack of original Pop and Alt-Rock tracks.
Wingspan Is Dropping Its First Bird Pack of British Birds Soon!
Monster Couch announced that the first DLC pack for Wingspan, titled 'British Birds', will be released on June 15th, 2026. This pack will introduce 25 new bird species with unique abilities and sounds to the digital version of the game. The DLC will be available on Android, iOS, Steam, GOG, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and PlayStation, with plans for five more expansions featuring a total of 150 new birds.
Kingdom Hearts 4 shows first signs of life after 4 years of radio silence
Square Enix has released a new trailer for Kingdom Hearts 4, marking the first significant update since its 2022 announcement. The trailer showcases protagonist Sora in the Quadratum setting, featuring airborne combat and glimpses of characters like Strelitzia and a young Xehanort. The game is confirmed to be multiplatform at launch, releasing simultaneously on PC storefronts like Steam and Epic Games Store, and consoles.
Cyber Paranoia Is a Medicalcore Romance Otome with Morally Questionable Relationship Choices, Demo Out Now
The indie visual novel Cyber Paranoia, featuring a sci-fi psychological thriller narrative with morally questionable romance choices, has released a demo on Steam. Players experience a dark story within a psychiatric institution, interacting with a humanoid android therapist and making choices that shape his personality and the multiple story paths.
Solarpunk Released
Two-person development studio Cyberwave has launched its sci-fi survival game, Solarpunk, for PC. The Windows edition is now available on both the Epic Games Store and Steam.
Kingdom Hearts 4 from Square Enix is alive with a new trailer
Square Enix has released a new teaser trailer for Kingdom Hearts 4, confirming the game is in development. The action role-playing game will follow protagonist Sora as he journeys through the mysterious city of Quadratum and other worlds. Kingdom Hearts 4 is slated for release on PC, Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Tales of Eternia Remastered announced
Bandai Namco Entertainment has officially announced Tales of Eternia Remastered, a remastered version of the classic RPG. The game is scheduled to launch on October 16th for PC via Steam, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 4 and 5.
Pikuniku 2 announced
Devolver Digital and Sectordub have announced Pikuniku 2, a sequel to the puzzle-exploration adventure game. Pikuniku 2 is slated for release in 2027 on PC via Steam and the Nintendo Switch. The game will feature new whimsical adventures, playful puzzles, and strange encounters.
Quarter of a million wishlists show I am not alone in wanting to restore my old game cartridges
Cozy Game Restoration, a simulation game focused on restoring old game cartridges, will launch on Steam on September 24, 2026. The game, developed by Parasol Corp, has garnered over 225,000 wishlists and will feature a demo during the June Steam Next Fest. The game includes procedurally dirtied cartridges inspired by titles from the 1980s to the early 2000s, with some featuring collaborations with other indie developers.
Muramasa Revenant Blades announced for PC and consoles
Marvelous and Vanillaware have announced Muramasa Revenant Blades, an enhanced version of their 2D action-RPG. The game is set for an early 2027 release on PC, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PlayStation 5, featuring 4K resolution, new combat systems, and all six storylines available from the start. This marks Vanillaware's first PC release.
