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Thief: The Dark Project Remastered announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, PS4, Switch, and PC
Atari, Nightdive Studios, and Eidos Montreal have announced Thief: The Dark Project Remastered, a revival of the 1998 stealth classic. The game will launch this winter for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The remaster includes the original game and content from Thief Gold, featuring updated graphics, UI, and support for custom campaigns.
Rivage launches August 13
The science-fiction puzzle adventure game Rivage is set to launch on August 13 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series. Publisher Raw Fury and developer Exnilo Studio announced the release date, with a demo currently available on PC. The game puts players in the role of Miranda, who awakens alone on the A.R.E.S. space station and must solve intricate puzzles to uncover the truth behind a mysterious space phenomenon.
EMPULSE launches in Early Access on June 24
The six-versus-six movement shooter EMPULSE will launch in Early Access on June 24 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC for $19.99. A free PC version will be available during Steam Next Fest starting June 15. The game features fast-paced movement mechanics like wallrunning and grappling hooks, with players able to control mechs.
Popular medieval survival RPG Bellwright coming to Xbox Series and PS5 consoles on June 9th
Donkey Crew and Snail Games USA announced that the medieval survival RPG Bellwright will launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles on June 9, 2026. The game, which has sold over one million copies on Steam Early Access, will feature optimizations for console play and include over two years of content updates. Creative Director Florian Hoffreither expressed excitement about bringing the full game to a wider audience.
Tenebris Somnia launches October 16
The survival horror adventure game Tenebris Somnia is set to launch on October 16 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and the upcoming Switch 2. Published by New Blood Interactive and developed by Saibot Studios, the game features retro 2D gameplay combined with live-action cinematics.
Bloober Team announces psychological thriller Star Trek: Shadow Frontier for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC
Bloober Team and Paramount Games Studio have announced Star Trek: Shadow Frontier, a psychological thriller action-adventure game set for release in 2027 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC. The game follows former Lieutenant Ro Laren as she navigates a mysterious and dangerous planet, blending exploration, puzzles, and combat with a mature narrative.
Bellwright coming to PS5, Xbox Series on June 9
The open-world survival crafting game Bellwright will launch for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series on June 9, with publisher Snail and developer Donkey Crew announcing the date. The game is currently in Early Access on PC and will remain so when the console versions release, though they will feature gamepad support and optimization for big-screen play. Bellwright aims to bring the full game experience, including over two years of content updates, to a wider audience.
PowerWash Simulator 2 DLC ‘Star Wars Pack’ launches July 16
The downloadable content 'Star Wars Pack' for PowerWash Simulator 2 will be released on July 16 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Switch 2, priced at $9.99. The DLC allows players to clean iconic locations, ships, and droids from the original Star Wars trilogy, either solo or in co-op with up to four players.
EXODUS ‘Extended Gameplay Reveal’ video, screenshots
Archetype Entertainment has released a 20-minute extended gameplay reveal for their science-fiction action RPG EXODUS, set for release in early 2027 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC. The footage showcases player customization, companion characters including C.C. Orlev voiced by Matthew McConaughey, and the game's unique Traveler Tech and Time Dilation mechanics.
The Road of Dust and Sorrow adds PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and Switch versions
The cozy survival horror adventure game The Road of Dust and Sorrow is coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch 2, and Nintendo Switch in 2026, in addition to its previously announced PC version. Developed by Painted Black Games and published by Silver Lining Interactive, the game features story-driven linear gameplay, exploration, puzzles, and a dystopian survival theme with pixel art graphics.
3D Metroidvania action adventure game DeadRoot announced for Xbox Series, PC
Robots at Midnight, in collaboration with Finish Line Games, has announced DeadRoot, a 3D Metroidvania action-adventure game for Xbox Series and PC. The game features fast-paced combat with limb severing and brutal executions, alongside exploration of interconnected ruins and dungeons. Players will learn new abilities, acquire powerful gear, and uncover the secrets of a world plunged into chaos.
Mistfall Hunter launches July 29
Mistfall Hunter, a third-person action player-versus-player-versus-environment extraction RPG, will launch on July 29 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series. An open beta will be available from June 14 to June 2. The game features class-based warriors hunting horrors in a foggy world, with players needing to extract before being eliminated.
Cronos: The New Dawn story DLC ‘Cronos: Lazarus’ announced
Bloober Team has announced 'Cronos: Lazarus,' a story DLC for 'Cronos: The New Dawn,' set to launch this fall. This new chapter introduces a faster, more aggressive combat style as players take on the role of the Warden, facing a relentless new adversary. The DLC will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Aniimo launches in Q3 2026
The free-to-play open-world creature catching action RPG Aniimo is set to launch in Q3 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PC, iOS, and Android. Publisher Kingsglory and developer Pawprint Studio announced that a global closed beta test will be held this summer on PC, iOS, and Android, featuring new Aniimo, regions, and gameplay modes.
The Alters DLC ‘Last Variable’ announced
11 bit studios has announced "Last Variable," a paid downloadable content expansion for The Alters, set to release on July 13. This 20-hour expansion introduces new mechanics, an underground base, and a focus on terraforming planetary biomes. The Alters is currently available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC.
STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT introduces additional ‘Gamma Worldline’ route
MAGES. and Spike Chunsoft have revealed a new trailer for STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT, showcasing the "Gamma Worldline" route. This new story path introduces a world where the time machine was never completed and D-Mails do not exist, presenting a darker narrative for protagonist Rintaro Okabe. The game is set to release on August 20 in Japan for PC and Xbox Series, with other platforms like PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 4 launching later in October.
Trine 6: Together in Time announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, and PC
Cooldown Games and Frozenbyte have announced Trine 6: Together in Time, a puzzle platformer sequel set to release on September 17 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The game features a co-op-first puzzle design for up to four players, a new time-slow ability, dynamic combat, and five unique playable characters.
Screenbound launches September 10
The dual-world action-adventure game Screenbound is set to launch on September 10 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC. Available via Game Pass, the game features simultaneous control of a 2D handheld world and its surrounding 3D reality, blending retro pixel art with a stylized 3D environment.
N PLUS INFINITY TIMES TWO announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC
Metanet Software has announced N PLUS INFINITY TIMES TWO, a physics-based, high-speed platformer set to launch in 2027 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC. The game promises a "virtual couch party" experience with multiple online and local multiplayer modes, including Trials, Cooperative Play, Races, One-Up, and Team Tag, all presented in Metanet's signature minimalist style with a diverse soundtrack.
The Wolf Among Us Remastered announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Xbox One, Switch, and PC
Telltale Games and PM Studios have announced The Wolf Among Us Remastered, a rebuilt version of the acclaimed narrative adventure game. It will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and PC this holiday season, featuring enhanced visuals, updated presentation, and over an hour of bonus content.
