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TOKOYO: The Tower of Perpetuity developer announces side-scrolling action adventure game MELTMARE for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC
The developer behind TOKOYO: The Tower of Perpetuity has announced MELTMARE, a new side-scrolling action-adventure game. MELTMARE is set to release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced – 16 More Brand New Details
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is a massive overhaul featuring enhanced visuals with ray tracing, reworked water rendering, and expanded naval gameplay including Kenway's Trading Company. The game director confirmed it is not an RPG, focusing on a solo, character-driven experience. New PC requirements are detailed, alongside graphics modes for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, with PS5 receiving exclusive haptic and adaptive trigger features.
Black Raven – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Black Raven is a 2.5D action-adventure game inspired by Slavic folklore, where players control Ivan on a vengeful journey through 14th-century Eastern Europe. The game features historically inspired combat against folklore enemies, exploration of diverse environments, and a narrative focused on loss and resilience. Future updates will include boss fights, a skill tree, multiple weapons, and a parkour system. Beta sign-ups are currently open.
Karma Exorcist planned for Nintendo Switch
Infini Fun and Cyclos have announced Karma Exorcist, an Eastern mythology-themed side-scrolling Metroidvania action-adventure game. Players will explore a world inspired by Chinese mythology, battling demonic forces and gathering artifacts. The game is planned for release on Nintendo Switch.
Hallow Blade is like a first-person Greatest Hits of From Software, offering a sunken interconnected kingdom of forests, crypts and castles
Hallow Blade is a first-person dark fantasy action-adventure game developed by Xekvera and published by Top Hat Studios. Players control a knight who teams up with a soul-eating magical sword to lift a curse from a sunken, interconnected kingdom. The game features environments reminiscent of FromSoftware titles like Elden Ring and Bloodborne, along with parkour traversal and a crossbow for ranged combat.
Hand-drawn Action-Adventure Game Chronoscript: The Endless End Unveils “Age of Discovery” Stage in New Trailer
SHUEISHA GAMES and DeskWorks Inc. have released a new trailer for their hand-drawn action-adventure game, Chronoscript: The Endless End. The trailer showcases the "Age of Discovery" stage, featuring new environments and boss enemies. The game is planned for a 2026 release on PlayStation and Steam.
PS5 Getting Intriguing GTA-Like Action Adventure Game in 2026
The action-adventure game Samson is scheduled for a PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S release in September 2026, with developer Liquid Swords aiming to fix technical issues present in its PC version. Founded by Christofer Sundberg, the studio acknowledges the game's rough launch but is working to improve it, with Sundberg noting a gradual improvement in player reception. The game follows Samson McCray as he battles overwhelming debt in the city of Tyndalston.
Chronoscript: The Endless End shows off “Age of Discovery” stage in new gameplay
Shueisha Games and DeskWorks! have released new gameplay footage for their upcoming exploration-focused action-adventure game, Chronoscript: The Endless End. The trailer showcases the "Age of Discovery" stage, featuring a writer's mansion filled with historical artifacts and combat against various enemies. The game is set to launch in 2026 for PC and PlayStation 5.
Stylish bullet hell adventure game Luna Abyss launches in May
Kwalee and Kwalee Labs have announced that their action-adventure game with bullet hell combat, Luna Abyss, will launch on May 21st for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. Players will explore a derelict megastructure beneath a moon, recovering technology while being monitored by an AI guard.
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Looks Like A Dream For Arkham Fans
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is presented as a potential spiritual successor to the Batman Arkham series, offering a more accessible and playful take on the Dark Knight. The game aims to capture the spirit of Arkham's combat and traversal within the flexible LEGO format, featuring a rich open-world Gotham and diverse character abilities.
Pragmata Is Weird, Mysterious… And One of 2026’s Most Talked-About Games Right Now | Invision Game Community
Capcom's upcoming sci-fi action-adventure game, Pragmata, is generating significant buzz for its unique dual-character gameplay, blending third-person shooting with real-time hacking. The game features a heavily armored protagonist and a young girl working together in mysterious, shifting environments. Despite its unusual nature and a learning curve, Pragmata is being praised for its originality and risk-taking in a market often dominated by sequels.
Hack-and-Slash SoulQuest Debuts New Trailer at Wishlisted Showcase, Exhibits at LVL UP EXPO This Weekend
SoulQuest, a hack-and-slash action-adventure game by TomasJPereyra and indie.io, has debuted a new trailer during the Wishlisted showcase. The game will be playable at LVL UP EXPO and launches on PC via Steam on May 1, 2026, featuring retro-inspired pixel art and Celtic folklore themes.
Coming Out in gaming this week — April 27, 2026
Several new games are set to release in the week of April 27, 2026, across various platforms including PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch. Titles range from cozy adventures like Moomintroll: Winter’s Warmth and inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories, to action-packed games such as He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction and Invincible VS. The lineup also includes strategy games like Lunchbreak Tactics, horror with Mourning Tide, and roguelikes like SAROS and Gambonanza.
Action-Adventure 'Chronoscript The Endless End' Trailer Showcases Age of Discovery
Publisher Shueisha Games and developer DeskWorks! have released a new trailer for their upcoming action-adventure game Chronoscript: The Endless End, showcasing its Age of Discovery theme. The game features a writer's mansion where each room represents a different historical period, with combat building on classic 2D action platforming. Chronoscript: The Endless End is set to release for PlayStation 5 and PC in 2026.
Chronoscript: The Endless End ‘Age of Discovery’ trailer
Publisher Shueisha Games and developer DeskWorks! have released a new trailer for their upcoming exploration-based action-adventure game, Chronoscript: The Endless End. The trailer showcases the 'Age of Discovery' expansion.
Five New Xbox Games Launch This Week, Three Hit Game Pass
Five new games are launching on Xbox this week, with three titles available day one on Game Pass. Aphelion, a narrative-driven action-adventure from DON'T NOD, headlines the releases, focusing on humanity's survival on a frozen planet. The lineup also includes the strategy game Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era and the fighting game Invincible VS, showcasing Xbox's focus on diverse storytelling experiences.
Yacht Club Games reveals Mina the Hollower has gone gold
Yacht Club Games has announced that Mina the Hollower has officially gone gold, signifying the completion of its development. While a release date is still unconfirmed, the retro-styled 2D action-adventure game is being submitted to partners, including Nintendo, for release on Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. The game is confirmed to feature 120fps support.
South of Midnight Wins Peabody
South of Midnight, a third-person action-adventure game developed by Compulsion Games, has been honored with a Peabody Award. The announcement was made during the 86th Peabody Winners ceremony.
Kalanoro Weaponizes Hair and Folklore in Summer’s Most Chaotic Musical Adventure
Red Raketa Studio and New Tales announced Kalanoro, a colorful action-adventure game inspired by Malagasy folklore, set to launch in Summer 2026 for Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. Players will embody Kalakely, who must recruit musicians and use music as a form of resistance against the witch Raneny's tyranny.
Kalanoro Brings Malagasy Folklore and Musical Action to PC and Consoles in Summer 2026
Kalanoro, an action-adventure game inspired by Malagasy folklore, is set to launch in Summer 2026 for Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. Developed by Madagascar-based Red Raketa Studio and published by New Tales, the game features platforming, combat, and band-building elements, with a demo available now on Steam.
