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PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium Games For April 2026 Revealed
PlayStation has announced the lineup of games coming to the Game Catalog for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers in April 2026, available starting April 21. Titles include Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, The Crew Motorfest, Football Manager 2026 Console, and the PS2 classic Wild Arms 4. Additionally, Lords of the Fallen, Tomb Raider I-III Remastered, and Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream are available as freebies until May 4.
Hades II Now on PS5, Xbox, and Game Pass with Major Patch Update
Supergiant Games has announced that Hades II is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox Game Pass, coinciding with the release of its second major post-launch patch. The update includes numerous additions and fixes, such as new narrated conclusion scenes for prophecies, expanded gifting options, new dialogue events, and various gameplay adjustments to boons, hexes, and combat mechanics.
Pirates with giant axes approach! - Roguebound Pirates enters public playtesting.
Indie developer Redbeak Games has launched public playtesting for their pirate action roguelike, Roguebound Pirates, on Steam. The game features inventory management where the player's inventory acts as their ship, naval combat, and item synergies. A full PC release is planned for Q4 2026.
Reloadian – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Reloadian is a new action roguelike focused on combat experimentation, where defeating bosses unlocks weapons and abilities that change gameplay. It features three-player co-op, fluid movement, and cross-platform play, with a roguelike structure ensuring replayability. Players can sign up for the beta on its Steam page.
Grind Survivors Review - Thumb Culture
Grind Survivors is a new top-down action roguelike and bullet hell mashup from Pushka Studios. Players must survive endless swarms of demons by gaining experience and stacking bonuses to enhance their weapons in fast-paced biomes.
Grind Survivors Review - Thumb Culture
Grind Survivors is a new top-down action roguelike and bullet hell mashup developed by Pushka Studios. Players must survive endless swarms of demons in fast-paced biomes, gaining experience and stacking bonuses to enhance their weapons.
New Risk of Rain 2 DLC Release Date Announced
Gearbox Publishing and Gearbox Software announced the Risk of Rain 2 DLC Hallowed Concepts, featuring new regions, enemies, and playable survivors. While a release date has not been set, a new trailer showcases the cult-like world of N’Kuhana. The DLC will be available for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.
Risk of Rain 2’s next DLC is Hallowed Concepts
Gearbox Publishing has announced Risk of Rain 2's next DLC, titled Hallowed Concepts, which will explore the region of Petrichor V. The DLC will introduce new enemies, curses, trials, locations, and two new playable survivors. A release date has not yet been announced, but it is available to wishlist on Steam.
Warhammer Survivors is also stomping onto consoles later this year
Auroch Digital announced that Warhammer Survivors, a Warhammer-themed take on Vampire Survivors utilizing its engine, will be released on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch later this year, in addition to its previously announced Steam release. The game will feature characters and weapons from the Warhammer 40,000 and Age of Sigmar universes.
Death By Scrolling Launches on Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch April 16
Death By Scrolling, an action roguelite set in Purgatory Inc., is launching on Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch on April 16. This console release will coincide with a major update for the PC version, introducing new content and improvements. Players navigate a vertically scrolling environment, fighting monsters and collecting gold to escape Purgatory.
Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel Conan DLC Now Available
Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel has released a new DLC featuring Conan the Barbarian, adding a new warrior, realm, and blessings. A free update also introduces local co-op to the action-roguelite. The game is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Morbid Metal release countdown: Exact date and time
Morbid Metal is set to launch in early access on PC on Wednesday, April 8th. The hack-and-slash action roguelite features players as the last AI in a dystopian simulation, with three playable characters and upgradeable skills. The early access version will include approximately 10 hours of content, two biomes, and two bosses.
Morbid Metal Early Access Preview | Cloud Dosage
Morbid Metal is an action roguelite featuring high-speed hotswap combat. This preview explores the technical combat mechanics available in the game's early access period.
The Rogue Prince of Persia Review | NoobFeed
The Rogue Prince of Persia on PlayStation 5 includes all major updates from its early access period, offering multiple biomes, new enemy types, balance tweaks, and performance enhancements. This ensures players receive the most complete version at launch.
Morbid Metal early access starts April 8th
Ubisoft and Screen Juice have announced that the action roguelite Morbid Metal will launch into Early Access on April 8th for $17.99, with a 25% discount. The initial release will feature three playable characters, multiple biomes, and over 60 perks, with a full roadmap to be revealed later.
From Horror to RPGs: 10 Games Worth Playing This Month – Top Games April 2026
April 2026 offers a curated selection of games, balancing a few larger titles with smaller, momentum-building releases. This month's list includes diverse genres such as anime-styled action, narrative survival visual novels, hybrid RPGs, adventure horror, life simulations, sci-fi roguelites, cyberpunk platformers, retro shooters, and classic survival horror.
Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor's upcoming DLC is bringing back the original's seasonally appropriate Egg Hunt mode
Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor is adding a new 'Heavy Duty' expansion later this month, which will include the return of the original game's 'Egg Hunt' mission type. This new version will feature a star-shaped collection pattern where players gather alien eggs and deliver them to a central cargo pod, culminating in a boss fight. The DLC is set to release on April 30th.
Spook-a-Boo & Grim Trials Preview – 2 Standout Indie Games From PAX East
PAX East showcased two distinct indie titles: Spook-a-Boo, a chaotic cooperative ghost-catching game, and Grim Trials, a dark action roguelite. Spook-a-Boo focuses on physics-based multiplayer fun, while Grim Trials offers a Hades-like gameplay loop with satisfying combat and build customization. Both games are slated for release on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch, with demos available on Steam.
Devil Jam Review – Hades Survivors?
Devil Jam offers a fun, chaotic experience blending the art style of Hades with the gameplay of Vampire Survivors, but lacks depth and variety to remain engaging long-term. Despite its low price point, the game suffers from repetitive enemy encounters, limited arenas, and a scattered progression system that hinders its overall momentum.
Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel Conan DLC Launching April 9
Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel is releasing a DLC on April 9 that adds Conan the Barbarian as a playable hero, a new Stygia map, and an Undead Jotunn Boss. A free update will also introduce local co-op. The game is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.