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This week in PC games: become a magic girl in Kernel Hearts, a dog commando in Fright Train, or a capital class warship in Sublight
This week's PC game releases include a variety of genres. Players can become a magical girl in Kernel Hearts, a dog commando in Fright Train, or command a capital class warship in Sublight. Other notable titles include roguelites like Dunebound Tactics and Fleetbreakers, action RPGs like Dimraeth, and puzzle games like United Heist Facility Zero.
Graveyard Keeper 2 receives Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch demo today, new trailer
tinyBuild and Lazy Bear Games have released a demo for Graveyard Keeper 2 on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch today, with all progress carrying over to the full game. A new trailer was also released, showcasing gameplay that includes managing a medieval graveyard, automating production, and leading an undead army into battle.
Diablo 5 Will Have The Most Classes Of Any Game In The Series
Diablo 5 will launch with more classes than any previous game in the franchise, according to game director Joe Shely. Blizzard aims for nine or ten classes at launch, including familiar ones like the Demon Hunter and new additions like the Plague Knight. This announcement was made during a BlizzCon 2026 panel, which also revealed a Spring 2029 release window for Diablo 5.
Diablo 5 goes back to a pre-Diablo 4 world of "constant discovery" and procedural dungeons: "The only thing beyond the fog of war is more questions"
Blizzard has announced Diablo 5, which will return to procedurally generated dungeons and overworld areas, moving away from Diablo 4's open-world design. The game aims for "constant discovery" with no safe towns and a focus on the unknown. Diablo 5 is slated for release in 2029.
Diablo 5: Everything you need to know about the next era of Diablo
Blizzard Entertainment has officially announced Diablo 5, slated for a Spring 2029 release, aiming to usher in a new era for the franchise. The game will feature a post-apocalyptic Sanctuary where Diablo has already won, with procedural landscapes and a new class called the Plague Knight. Development is in its early stages, with Blizzard planning to involve the community throughout the process.
Marvel’s Wolverine Tips To Know Before You Play
This guide for Marvel's Wolverine offers tips for players before they jump into the action-adventure title from Insomniac Games. It covers key combat mechanics like parrying and the Rage system, how to unlock and utilize Wolverine's Adaptations and Techniques, and the importance of prioritizing certain enemy types. The guide also touches on exploration elements and cosmetic options.
PS5 Getting Promising New Story-Driven RPG, Out 2027
Kiwi Walks, the developer behind the WitchSpring series, has announced Shade of the Marionette: The Story of Piyorita, a story-driven 3D action RPG set in the WitchSpring universe. The game is slated for a 2027 release on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and PC, and will feature a doll named Piyorita as the protagonist.
PS Store Drops Intriguing PS5 Action Game in Time for Halloween
The PlayStation Store has released the VR action game Drop Dead: The Cabin for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation VR2. Originally launched for Meta Quest in early 2023, the game supports solo play and up to four-player co-op, tasking players with surviving waves of creatures in a cabin. It is priced at $24.99 and has received positive early reviews.
A StarCraft open-world shooter that's "Deadwood in space", Diablo 5, and a new classic-ish World of Warcraft branch out this year make up Blizzard of reveals
Blizzard Entertainment revealed several upcoming titles at BlizzCon, including a StarCraft open-world shooter set for 2030, Diablo 5 in 2029, and World of Warcraft: Forever, a new branch of the MMO launching November 4th. The StarCraft game, led by former Far Cry producer Dan Hay, is described as "Deadwood in space," while Diablo 5's announcement aims to gather early fan feedback. Support for Diablo 4 will continue, but no further expansions are planned.
Diablo 4 was basically an MMO, will Diablo 5 follow suit? Blizzard is being coy for now
Blizzard Entertainment has revealed details about Diablo 5, which is slated for a 2029 release. While senior game director Joe Shely confirmed it will support both solo and multiplayer modes, the specifics of its multiplayer structure, which may differ from Diablo 4's MMO-like approach, are yet to be detailed. The game will feature procedural generation for dungeons and the overworld, similar to Diablo 3.
Mer info om Diablo V – inklusive klasser, föremål och karavaner
Blizzard Entertainment provided more details on Diablo V during a BlizzCon panel, revealing it will feature more classes at launch than any previous Diablo title, including the new Plague Knight. The game is set in Westmarch, with players relying on a mobile caravan and facing a constantly present Diablo. The loot system will be inspired by Diablo II, featuring equipment sets, runes, and runewords.
From the WitchSpring series, Shade of the Marionette: The Story of Piyorita announced for Nintendo Switch
Kiwi Walks has announced Shade of the Marionette: The Story of Piyorita, the latest installment in the WitchSpring series, for Nintendo Switch in 2027. This 3D action RPG will feature fast-paced combat, an expansive crafting system, and a story that unfolds based on player choices.
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave overview trailer released
Nintendo released a new overview trailer for Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, scheduled for a September 17, 2026 release on Nintendo Switch 2. The trailer showcases the game's premise, set in the Dagdan Empire where players compete in the Heroic Games, and introduces four key heroes whose stories are central to the time-traveling narrative.
Diablo 5's narrative lead is a BioWare vet who says the new caravan system gives the ARPG the "best elements of traditional RPGs" like Dragon Age and Baldur's Gate
Diablo 5 will feature a new caravan system instead of traditional towns, inspired by BioWare veteran Jennifer Hepler's experience with games like Dragon Age and Baldur's Gate. Hepler, Diablo 5's narrative director, stated this system brings traditional RPG elements to the ARPG formula, allowing interaction with followers who have personalities.
Diablo 4 Won’t Get Any More Expansions Before Diablo 5’s 2029 Release
Blizzard Entertainment has confirmed that Diablo 4 will not receive further expansions before the anticipated 2029 release of Diablo 5. Game director Brent Gibson stated the team is focusing on seasonal content for Diablo 4 and development for Diablo 5, aiming to conclude the 'Story of Hatred' with the upcoming Lord of Hatred expansion. The company plans to support Diablo 4 with seasonal updates for a long time, even after Diablo 5 launches.
Diablo 5 Will Support Multiplayer, Return of Diablo 4’s MMO Features is Unknown
Diablo 5 will feature multiplayer options, allowing players to tackle content solo or with friends, similar to Diablo 4. However, the extent of MMO-like features, such as meeting other players in the world or world events, remains unconfirmed and will be revealed closer to its 2029 release. The game will feature a procedurally generated overworld and will not include towns as hubs, differing from Diablo 4.
BlizzCon 2026: Diablo V previews a world in ruin, game mechanics, and classes during its panel
During a BlizzCon panel, Diablo V developers revealed previews of the game's post-apocalyptic world, where players will navigate in mobile caravans instead of towns. The game will feature procedural generation for its unstable landscape, three classes including the new Plague Knight, and a deep itemization system with runes and runewords.
"Almost all of Diablo 1" has been recreated in a new Diablo 4 activity taking you from Tristram Cathedral all…
Diablo 4's Season of Hell's Legacy will feature 'Waking Nightmares,' activities recreating iconic moments from previous Diablo games, including almost all of Diablo 1. This season celebrates the series' history, with Blizzard also discussing the future of Diablo 5, slated for 2029.
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault Review | TheXboxHub
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault offers an engaging blend of shop management and action RPG combat, building upon the foundation of its predecessor with a shift to 3D visuals and new mechanics. Despite its enjoyable moment-to-moment gameplay and satisfying progression systems, the game is significantly hampered by numerous technical issues including freezes, crashes, and bugs, making the overall experience far from painless.
StarCraft, Diablo 5 and WoW Forever Define BlizzCon 2026
Blizzard Entertainment unveiled a significant lineup of new games and updates at BlizzCon 2026, including a new StarCraft open-world shooter targeting 2030 and Diablo 5 for 2029. World of Warcraft Forever, a remastered version of the original game, will launch November 4. The event also featured new content for Diablo 4, Overwatch, Warcraft 3, Hearthstone, and Heroes of the Storm, alongside a Diablo animated series.
