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Monster Hunter Wilds confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2
Capcom has confirmed that Monster Hunter Wilds will be released on the Nintendo Switch 2, following earlier rumors. The game's expansion, Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, is slated for 2027 and will feature new regions, classic elder dragons, and Master Rank quests. The expansion will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation: 22 New Screenshots Showcasing Its World, Combat, And More
Square Enix has released 22 new screenshots for Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, showcasing its world, combat, and characters like Cloud, Tifa, Cid Highwind, Vincent Valentine, and Sephiroth. The game is set to conclude the Final Fantasy 7 Remake saga in 2027 and will be a multiplatform release including PC, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Barbarian Saga: The Beastmaster confirms Nintendo Switch release date, new trailer
Barbarian Saga: The Beastmaster will be released on September 9, 2026, for the Nintendo Switch. Developed by SelectaPlay and Dormidin Studio, the game features a Metroidvania-style map, creature transformation abilities, and combat mechanics inspired by fighting games. Players will collect items to enhance their character and interact with NPCs to uncover new missions and story arcs.
Blasphemous 2 just shadow-dropped a new expansion, completely for free
The Game Kitchen has released a free expansion for Blasphemous 2 titled 'The Third Sin'. This new content adds a large gothic castle area, a new blade-tipped whip weapon, three Familiars, a boss replay feature, unlockable outfits, music tracks, and achievements. The expansion is available now for all owners of the base game on PC platforms.
Exodus hands-on: "Carries the Mass Effect baton well into deep space with ambitious RPG mechanics that let me get…
Exodus is an upcoming sci-fi action RPG from Archetype Entertainment and Wizards of the Coast, set to release in early 2027 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X. The game features ambitious RPG mechanics, including deep companion interactions and tactical combat with an emphasis on stealth and positioning. Players take on the role of Jun Aslan, tasked with saving their world from a disease called the Rot by salvaging alien technology.
Control: Resonant Creative Director on the Sequel Shifting to an Action RPG | IGN Live 2026
Creative Director Mikael Kasurinen provided insights into Control Resonant at IGN Live, detailing the sequel's shift towards an Action RPG genre. The presentation showcased gameplay elements and explained the design approach for the follow-up to the 2019 title, Control.
Exodus somehow looks even more like Mass Effect than it did before it dropped a big gameplay reveal at the Future Game…
Exodus, a sci-fi action RPG from Archetype Entertainment, revealed extended gameplay at the Future Games Show, drawing comparisons to Mass Effect. The game features a protagonist with unique genetic traits, moral choices impacting alignment, and a cast of companions reminiscent of Mass Effect characters. Exodus is slated for release in early 2027 for PC.
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.
Zenless Zone Zero v3.0 Adds New City, New Form, and Free Pulls on PS5
Zenless Zone Zero's free v3.0 update, launching June 17th, introduces a new city called Roscaelifer, the protagonist's combat alter-ego Pyoris, and new gameplay activities including an auto-chess inspired Bangboo minigame. The update also adds the first Wind-based agent, Velina, and offers players 20 free pulls upon logging in.
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.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation’s New FITS System Lets You Turn Cloud Into A Black Mage
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth will introduce the FITS (Function Integrated Tactical Suitware) system, inspired by classic Final Fantasy jobs. This mechanic allows characters like Cloud to equip new suits that grant unique skills, enabling players to customize their playstyle, such as turning Cloud into a Black Mage. Director Naoki Hamaguchi stated the system aims to evolve the combat while retaining player enjoyment.
"We got Assassin's Creed Hexe before Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Hexe": Everyone is making the same joke about the Assassin's Creed creator's new witchy game 1666: Amsterdam
Players are joking that the upcoming game 1666: Amsterdam, developed by Patrice Désilets (an original creator of Assassin's Creed), resembles the unreleased Assassin's Creed Hexe more than Ubisoft's own game. The comparison arises due to similar aesthetics and themes, with some fans expressing more excitement for 1666: Amsterdam in the absence of official details for Assassin's Creed Hexe.
Everything Announced at Summer Game Fest 2026: Every Reveal, Trailer and Release Date | Invision Game
Summer Game Fest 2026 showcased a vast array of new game announcements, including remakes of Resident Evil: Code Veronica and Assassin's Creed Black Flag, sequels to Alien Isolation and Lords of the Fallen, and new entries in franchises like Guild Wars and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The event featured reveals across multiple genres and platforms, with many titles slated for release in 2027 and beyond.
Path of Exile 2 players are deleting their max-level characters - to make you stronger
Grinding Gear Games has introduced a new mechanic in Path of Exile 2's Return of the Ancients expansion where players can delete their max-level characters to permanently strengthen all future characters in that league. One player, Souaib 'cArn' Hanaf, has already performed this sacrifice, becoming the 'Martyr of the First Edict' and granting a bonus passive skill point to others. The update also includes new ways to craft powerful items and discover hidden passive nodes.
Nintendo eShop reveals Minecraft Dungeons 2 releases September for Switch consoles
The Nintendo eShop listing for Minecraft Dungeons 2 reveals a September 29th release date for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The article also references past news about Minecraft Dungeons receiving cross-platform play and cloud save support from Mojang and Microsoft.
Something for the SGF Weekend – 06/06/26
This week's gaming news roundup covers announcements from Summer Game Fest, Day of the Devs, and other showcases, including reveals for Marvel's Wolverine, Until Dawn 2, and Final Fantasy VII Revelation. Several games received reviews, such as 007 First Light and LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, while previews were offered for Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve and Chivalware.
Final Fantasy VII Revelation revealed as final entry in FFVII remake trilogy
Square Enix has revealed Final Fantasy VII Revelation, the third and final installment in the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy, at Summer Game Fest. The game will conclude the story of the original 1997 JRPG, featuring playable characters Vincent Valentine and Cid, the FITS system for customizable abilities, and an airship for world exploration. Final Fantasy VII Revelation is set to launch in Spring 2027 for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with save data from previous titles unlocking special summons.
Final Fantasy VII Revelation blir den sista delen i remake-trilogin
The final part of the Final Fantasy VII remake trilogy, titled Final Fantasy VII Revelation, has been revealed with trailers showcasing story and gameplay. The game is set to launch in Spring 2027 simultaneously on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC, featuring refinements to the combat system and new abilities.