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Dying Light: The Beast Restored Edition Announced
Techland has announced Dying Light: The Beast Restored Edition, launching March 26. This edition includes the base game, all post-launch updates, and the new Restored Land update, which adds mechanics like restoring areas by clearing zombies and competitive vehicular challenges. The game is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
Crimson Desert Gets New Update That Nerfs Enemies and Adds A Chest
Pearl Abyss has released the first major patch for Crimson Desert on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series consoles. The update introduces a private storage chest, nerfs to certain enemies and bosses, and adds more fast travel points. It also includes adjustments to stamina consumption, bow camera movement, and various bug fixes and optimizations.
Resident Evil Requiem tops US February charts, launch sales 60% higher than Village | US Monthly Charts
Resident Evil Requiem topped the US February sales charts, with launch week sales 60% higher than Resident Evil Village. The Nintendo Switch 2 hardware also saw strong performance, with sales 45% higher than the original Switch after nine months on the market. The overall US video game market generated $4.6 billion in February, showing flat year-on-year growth.
Minecraft Dungeons II Announced For PC and Console
Mojang Studios, Double Eleven, and Xbox Game Studios have announced Minecraft Dungeons II, an action RPG sequel set to launch in 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The game promises new challenges and locations as players work to save a world in crisis.
Hard West II coming to PS5, Xbox Series
Klabater and Good Shepherd Entertainment announced that Hard West II, a turn-based strategy game with a Wild West theme developed by Ice Code Games, will be released for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series. A specific release date has not yet been revealed.
Crimson Desert Devs Respond To Negative Player Feedback
Pearl Abyss has acknowledged player feedback regarding control issues in the recently launched Crimson Desert. The developer confirmed that a patch is in development to address player discomfort with the controls, particularly for keyboard and mouse users. Crimson Desert launched on March 19 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC, achieving over 239,000 concurrent players on Steam despite a "Mixed" rating.
Crimson Desert Sales Surpass Two Million Units In One Day
Pearl Abyss announced that Crimson Desert has sold over two million units worldwide within its first day of release. Despite this sales milestone, the company's stock value has dropped significantly following a Metacritic score of 78, which may have disappointed shareholders. The game is an open-world action-adventure title available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC.
Rewrite Fate This Spring: Realm of Ink Joins Steam Spring Sale with Major New Update
Realm of Ink has received its "Ink-Stained Spring Update" and is available at a 10% discount on Steam until March 26, 2026. The update introduces new gameplay systems like the Affinity System, an Endless Mode, and various combat and visual improvements. The game is set to launch its full version 1.0 on May 26, 2026, for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Shenmue III Enhanced Gets New Trailer and Details
ININ Games and YS NET have released new details and a trailer for Shenmue III Enhanced, which will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and PC. This enhanced version features improved graphics, 4K texture enhancements, increased NPC density, gameplay tweaks, and optional modern refinements, with a release date to be announced soon.
Crimson Desert Launches With 239,000 Concurrent Players And A "Mixed" Rating
Crimson Desert launched with a peak of 239,000 concurrent players on PC and a 'Mixed' rating on Steam. Despite strong initial player numbers, Pearl Abyss' stock price has fallen by nearly 29 percent following a Metacritic score of 78, indicating shareholder disappointment.
The Resident Evil Requiem Story DLC Will Allegedly Feature Ada Wong
Prominent leaker Dusk Golem claims that Ada Wong will be featured in the upcoming story DLC for Resident Evil Requiem, citing an accidental leak. While details are scarce, the DLC is expected to expand on the game's world and may involve Leon S. Kennedy. Resident Evil Requiem has already achieved over five million sales since its release.
Lords of the Fallen sales top 2.5 million
Lords of the Fallen has sold over 2.5 million copies as of the end of February 2024. The action RPG, released in October 2023 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series, is developed by Hexworks and published by CI Games. A sequel is planned for release in 2026.
Shenmue III Enhanced debut trailer, details, and screenshots
ININ Games and YS NET have released the debut trailer and details for Shenmue III Enhanced, opening pre-orders for physical standard, Special, and Collectors editions. The game will be available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC. The Collector's Edition includes exclusive merchandise like a Ryo Hazuki figure and art prints.
Shenmue III Enhanced debut trailer, details, and screenshots
ININ Games and YS NET have released the debut trailer and details for Shenmue III Enhanced, opening pre-orders for physical standard, Special, and Collector's editions. The game will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC. The Special and Collector's editions include various bonus items such as Blu-ray discs, art books, and figures.
Unsettling Horror Adventure 'No, I’m Not a Human' Surpasses 1 Million Units Sold; Gets Language Update and
The paranoia horror game No, I’m Not a Human has sold over one million units. Publisher Critical Reflex and developer Trioskaz announced the milestone alongside a new update adding Arabic, Italian, Polish, Turkish, and Ukrainian language support. A digital soundtrack and artbook are also available, with console versions for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series in development.
Darkwood co-creator announces psychological horror game HOARDER for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC
Awaken Realms and developer Byzel have announced HOARDER, a new psychological horror game. It is set to release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC. Byzel is described as an indie team within Awaken Realms Digital.
Crystal Dynamics Announces A Fourth Round of Layoffs
Crystal Dynamics has conducted its fourth round of layoffs, impacting 20 employees. The studio stated that the upcoming Tomb Raider titles, Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis and Tomb Raider: Catalyst, are unaffected. The remake of the 1996 game is slated for 2026, with the new mainline entry arriving in 2027 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC.
Easy Delivery Co. coming to PS5, Xbox Series, Switch, iOS, and Android on March 26
The driving game Easy Delivery Co. is set to release on March 26 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android. The game is published by Oro Interactive and developed by Sam C.
Lies of P Sales Have Surpassed Four Million Units
NEOWIZ and Round8 Studio announced that Lies of P has sold over four million units worldwide. The action RPG, which launched in September 2023, is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, and Mac. Its prequel DLC, "Overture," released in June 2025, has also received industry awards.
Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors launches April 21 for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC, later for iOS and Android
Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard, a roguelite deckbuilder spin-off of Vampire Survivors, is launching on April 21 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Mobile versions for iOS and Android will follow at a later date.