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Hardware, storefront and ecosystem news for Windows PC.- Split Circuit Arena AnnouncedKnifing Mantis has announced Split Circuit Arena, a co-op combat game inspired by BattleBots, which is coming soon to Windows PC via Steam. The game features a unique control scheme where players split control of their robot.
Sister Other Paranoia gets new publisher Serenity ForgeSerenity Forge has announced it will publish HazeDenki's dark visual novel, Sister Other Paranoia, for Windows PC via Steam in August 2026. The game, which supports Japanese, English, and Chinese, follows a protagonist who develops mind-reading abilities due to extreme sensitivity to others' emotions, leading to isolation and a codependent relationship with his sister.
EverQuest Legends launches in JulyDaybreak Game Company has announced that EverQuest Legends, a reimagined version of the 1999 classic, will launch on Windows PC on July 28th for $19.99, followed by a $9.99 monthly subscription. The game is designed for solo and casual play, allowing players to combine up to three classes and upgrade gear extensively. Preorders grant access to a beta period and exclusive in-game items.
Final Fantasy XIV Items Now Offered As Tax RewardsSquare Enix is offering in-game rewards for Final Fantasy XIV to individuals who donate to Shibuya through Japan's hometown tax system. Donors can receive items such as attire, a mount, dance emotes, or Fantasia sets based on their contribution amount, with rewards ranging from 7,000 to 17,000 JPY. This initiative utilizes the hometown tax system, which encourages donations to rural areas by offering tax credits and gifts.- Tilt It! Golf ReleasedTilt It! Golf has been released on Steam for Windows PC, with mobile versions planned for the future. The game features physics-based gameplay where players tilt miniature golf courses to maneuver the ball.
Outward 2 delayed to 2027Nine Dots Studio has announced a delay for Outward 2, pushing its early access release from July 7th to sometime in 2027. The developer cited player feedback from the open beta and a desire to ensure the game meets expectations as reasons for the postponement. The game will be available on Windows PC platforms.
Quiet Express Cabin 909 launches in 2027Developer Kazuhide Oka and publisher STUDIO 909 announced that their fantasy anime adventure game, Quiet Express Cabin 909, will launch on Windows PC via Steam in 2027. The game features a seven-day train journey across a continent, where players explore the train, interact with passengers, and uncover the mystery of a non-existent room called Cabin 909, all while a time loop resets the journey every seven days.
The World Cup Is On – But Do You Really Know About Soccer?Afil Games has released "Do You Really Know About Soccer?", a new trivia game focused on football knowledge, available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC for £4.19. The game challenges players to climb a virtual tower by answering increasingly difficult football-related questions, serving as a companion to the ongoing World Cup and other football titles like EA Sports FC 26 and eFootball.
Pocketpair says Palworld 1.0 is its most ambitious release everPocketpair 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.
Company of Heroes: Definitive Edition announcedRelic Entertainment and Blackbird Interactive have announced Company of Heroes: Definitive Edition, a modernized version of the 2006 real-time strategy game. This comprehensive package includes the base game and its Opposing Fronts and Tales of Valor expansions, featuring enhanced visuals, quality-of-life improvements, and a 64-bit platform upgrade. The Definitive Edition is set to release on Windows PC via Steam in Fall.
Fungalpunk RPG Signet City announcedPublisher Fellow Traveller and developer Jump Over the Age have announced Signet City, a first-person "fungalpunk" RPG. The game is in development for Windows PC, with platforms including Steam, GOG, and Humble Store. Players will embody a parasite in a city facing ecological collapse and strange technologies, influencing the lives of its inhabitants.
Mr. Magpie’s Harmless Card Game gets new publishersIndie developer Giant Light Studios has announced that Behaviour Interactive and Gambit Digital will publish their upcoming surreal corporate horror deckbuilder, Mr. Magpie's Harmless Card Game. The game is set to launch for Windows PC via Steam, though a specific release date has not yet been confirmed. Players will navigate a nightmarish workplace, flipping cards to earn money and improve their deck while avoiding 'JERRY' cards.- Vampire Hunter: Nightrise AnnouncedOver The Moon has announced Vampire Hunter: Nightrise, a story-driven survival game set to release on Windows PC on July 14th. Players will take on the role of a vampire hunter who finds themselves becoming the hunted in this first-person shooter.
Outward 2 launches open betaNine Dots Studio has launched an open beta for Outward 2, their upcoming open-world survival action RPG. The game, set to launch in early access on July 7th for Windows PC, emphasizes player choice, consequence, and a living world with a full seasonal cycle. Features include ritual spellcasting, tactical combat, and both split-screen and online co-op.
Dragon’s Dogma 2 finally adds unlimited fast travelCapcom has released a significant update for Dragon's Dogma 2, introducing the Eternal Ferrystone which grants unlimited fast travel. This addresses a major player complaint about the game's previous limited fast travel system. The update also includes additional Portcrystal locations, map-based Ferrystone activation, and various quality-of-life improvements.
The Walking Dead: Streets of Survival announcedTrailmark Games and Odaclick Game Studio have announced The Walking Dead: Streets of Survival, a new pixelated beat 'em up set in AMC's series. Players will control iconic survivors like Rick Grimes, Daryl Dixon, and Michonne in intense arcade brawling combat against walkers and the Saviors. The game is coming soon to Windows PC, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5, with a playable demo available on Steam.
Aerial arcade combat game Wind Runners launches in SeptemberThe aerial arcade combat game Wind Runners, developed by Ludic Studios and published by Twin Sails Interactive, is set to launch in early access for Windows PC via Steam on September 23rd. The game emphasizes managing speed, inertia, and boost during intense aerial battles, with a playable demo featuring one pilot, three planets, and various mission types.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy gets extended block of gameplayFocus Entertainment and Asobo Studio have released an extended gameplay demonstration for Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy. The game, set 15 years before A Plague Tale: Requiem, follows Sophia as she explores a mythical island, solves puzzles using a Minoan sphere, and confronts a hidden creature. Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is scheduled for release on August 27th for Windows PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5.- Happy's Humble BURGATORY Announced; Get Happy's Humble Burger Farm for FreeScythe Studios and tinyBuild have announced Happy's Humble BURGATORY, a first-person cooking and horror game set to release on Windows PC via Steam on June 16th. This title serves as the sequel to Happy's Humble Burger Farm, which will be offered for free.
- Pottering AnnouncedFuture Friends Games has announced Pottering, a casual multiplayer gardening game developed by CloverPit. The game is set to release next year on Windows PC via Steam.