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Sol Shogunate Dev Diary Reveals Its Lunar World and Samurai Clans
The first developer diary for Sol Shogunate, an upcoming samurai space opera action RPG, reveals details about its lunar setting and factions. Game Director Leszek Szczepański and Narrative Director Cindi Knapton showcased locations like Shin-Edo and Tenkyo, as well as the Tennoji and Karasuma samurai clans.
Space Opera RPG 'SOL Shogunate' Reveals First Developer Diary Detailing Setting
Chaos Manufacturing has released a developer diary for its upcoming space-opera action RPG, SOL Shogunate, detailing its unique setting and technologies. The game features an alternate future where a feudal Shogunate rules the solar system, with players taking on the role of an outlaw ronin seeking vengeance. SOL Shogunate is planned for PC and unspecified consoles, emphasizing swift sword combat, extensive customization, and large-scale boss encounters.
Saros Hands On Preview — Coming Back Stronger | Console Creatures
A hands-on preview of Saros, Housemarque's upcoming title for PlayStation 5, reveals a game that builds upon the foundations of Returnal but introduces new mechanics and a narrative focus on a team rather than a lone survivor. Players will embody Arjun Devraj, who awakens in the mysterious planet Carcosa with amnesia and must work with his team, Echelon IV, to escape and uncover the secrets of the Solitari corporation. The game features a 'bullet ballet' combat system with abilities to dodge, absorb, and deflect projectiles, alongside procedurally generated levels that change with each death, offering a blend of handcrafted and random elements.
PS5's Phantom Blade Zero Gets Even Better with Drunken Sword Gameplay, Insane Motion Capture
A new behind-the-scenes video for Phantom Blade Zero showcases its unique drunken sword fighting style, extensive motion capture, and combat gameplay. The video also details the protagonist's 66-day lifespan and the narrative choices players can make in side quests. The game is set for a PlayStation 5 release on September 9th.
Saros Could Be the Game Everyone Talks About in 2026
Saros, developed by Housemarque, is presented as a spiritual successor to Returnal, aiming to refine the roguelike formula with more approachable meta-progression systems and customizable difficulty. While retaining the core elements of frantic, bullet-hell combat and atmospheric exploration, Saros introduces permanent upgrades, biome shortcuts, and modifier systems to cater to a wider audience. The game also features subtle combat refinements like the Soltari Shield and a more direct narrative approach compared to Returnal's ambiguity.
SOL Shogunate Dev Diary Outlines the World of This Space-Samurai Hack and Slash
A new developer diary for SOL Shogunate showcases the game's unique space-samurai setting, blending traditional samurai action with cybernetic enhancements. Players will control Yuzuki, the last scion of a samurai family seeking revenge. The action RPG is planned for PC and PlayStation 5, with no release window announced.
MONGIL: STAR DIVE Now Available on PC and Mobile Platforms
Netmarble's monster-taming action RPG, MONGIL: STAR DIVE, is now available on PC and mobile platforms, including the Epic Games Store, Apple App Store, and Google Play Store. The game features cinematic storytelling, real-time combat with a three-character tag system, and a "Monsterling Collection" system for monster capture and synthesis. Launch events and rewards are available for players.
Wyldheart is a tabletop-inspired co-op action RPG in a ‘rustic fantasy world’ seeking Kickstarter funds
Wyldheart, a co-op action RPG from Wayfinder Studios, is seeking crowdfunding on Kickstarter for its rustic fantasy world. The game allows one to four players to engage in bite-sized campaigns with a classless combat system and shared XP. The Kickstarter campaign is nearing its €150K goal, with beta plans announced for May and June leading up to an early access release.
MONGIL: STAR DIVE LAUNCHES WORLDWIDE ON PC AND MOBILE
Netmarble has announced the worldwide launch of its new monster-taming action RPG, MONGIL: STAR DIVE, for PC and mobile platforms. The game is available on Google Play Store, Apple App Store, Epic Games Store, and the Netmarble Launcher. To celebrate, in-game events are being held for players to earn rewards and obtain new characters.
Frontier Paladin - Your Sword Won’t Be Enough | Launching April 24, 2026 on PC
Frontier Paladin, an action RPG fused with tower defense elements, is set to launch on PC via Steam on April 24, 2026. Developed by Mumbai-based independent studio Singular Scheme, the game features a 10-hour story campaign where players fight enemies and fortify their stronghold. A post-launch rogue-lite mode will also be available.
Crimson Desert is just getting started, even with 5 million copies sold in less than a month
Pearl Abyss announced that its open-world action RPG Crimson Desert has sold over five million copies in less than a month since its March 19 launch. The developer plans to release new content and features, including boss rematches, new difficulty settings, skills, mounts, and outfits, through June. While a portion of the studio is now focused on DokeV, Pearl Abyss is continuing to support Crimson Desert with updates and technical improvements.
Titan Quest II Summons Its Next Content Update Today!
THQ Nordic has released a new content update for Titan Quest II, introducing new summons that can be used passively or actively. This update adds significant depth to character builds and allows players to summon aid without using skill slots. The update is available now for PC players.
Soccer fields and battle hungry orcs collide in the high-energy online PvPvE FIELD OF HEROES Demo!
Independent studio Gamieon has released a demo for its online fantasy soccer brawler, Field of Heroes, on Steam. The demo features six unique heroes, 5v5 PvPvE matches, and customizable online games. Gamieon plans to participate in Steam NextFest in June and release the game into Early Access later this summer.
Mark of the Deep - The Cursed Trials DLC Launch
Light Up Games and Mad Mimic have launched "The Cursed Trials," a paid DLC for their pirate-themed action-adventure game Mark of the Deep. Available on PC platforms, this DLC introduces a challenging boss rush mode with dynamic sequences, gameplay modifiers, and customizable run lengths, offering a new way to test player skills. The expansion also includes unlockable rewards such as weapon skins and cosmetic items for the base game.
PlayStation Plus April 2026 Game Catalog Adds Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, Wild Arms 4, and More
Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced the April 2026 PlayStation Plus Game Catalog additions, featuring Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, The Crew Motorfest, and Football Manager 2026 Console for Extra and Premium subscribers starting April 21. The lineup also includes classic title Wild Arms 4 for Premium members, alongside other games like Warriors: Abyss and The Casting of Frank Stone.
Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred – Lilith Returns in New In-Game Cutscene | IGN First
An in-game cutscene for Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred, the upcoming second expansion for Blizzard's action-RPG, has been revealed. This expansion is the focus of IGN's April "cover story" coverage, with exclusive content being released throughout the month.
Dynasty Warriors Origins DLC Review – Worth It or Not? | Invision Game Community
Dynasty Warriors: Origins Visions of Four Heroes is a substantial DLC pack featuring four new campaigns: Zhang Jiao, Dong Zhuo, Yuan Shao, and Lu Bu. While the DLC introduces new weapons like the bow and rope dart, and a "Strategic battle" mode, gameplay largely remains unchanged from the base game. The quality of the campaigns is inconsistent, with Zhang Jiao's being the most fleshed out, and the overall content value is questionable at full price, making it a recommended purchase only during a sale.
It's been a month since release and I'm still not sure if Pearl Abyss knows what it wants Crimson Desert to be…
A month after its release, the identity of Crimson Desert remains unclear due to rapid post-launch updates from Pearl Abyss. The game has seen significant changes in quality-of-life features, bug fixes, and even core mechanics like difficulty and storage, leading to speculation about the developer's original vision and the impact of its alleged chaotic development history.
Ys X Proud Nordics Review – Definitive But Divisive | Invision Game Community
Ys X Proud Nordics is a definitive edition of Ys X Nordics, bundling all DLC and adding quality-of-life improvements. While it offers new content and a refined single-player experience, it controversially removes the co-op mode present in the original. The game's business model, particularly the timed upgrade discount, has drawn criticism from players who purchased the earlier version.
Titan Quest II Update Adds Summons – Massive Build Variety Boost for Players | Invision Game Community
Titan Quest II has received a major update introducing summons, significantly expanding character build variety for players. This update integrates summons into each mastery, offering both passive and active playstyles and allowing for full summoner or hybrid builds. The patch also includes changes to Epics, aiming to evolve the overall gameplay experience for fans of the Action RPG.
