April Fools' Day
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April Fools' 2026 Roundup I
This article rounds up various April Fools' Day gags from the gaming industry in 2026. It mentions specific examples such as an "April Fools Update" for Fortnite and a gag related to For Honor.
Game developers react to 12 tonnes of stolen KitKats with wave of April Fools jokes
Game developers and companies participated in April Fools' Day jokes, many of which were inspired by a real-world theft of 12 tonnes of KitKat bars. Developers like Chucklefish, Ubisoft, Running With Scissors, and publishers like Activision and Konami created humorous content referencing the chocolate heist.
April Fools’ Day pranks and events around the MMORPG and MMO world, 2026 edition
MMORPGs across the industry celebrated April Fools' Day 2026 with a variety of in-game events, pranks, and humorous patch notes. Titles like Guild Wars 2, World of Warcraft, Star Trek Online, and Final Fantasy XIV participated with unique in-game activities and themed content.
Starfield hits PS5 preorders: Elder Scrolls vibes incom... | TAG
Starfield is now available for preorder on PlayStation 5, with its release set for April 7, offering Standard and Premium editions. Mario Kart World on Nintendo Switch 2 has received a patch that nerfs the blue shell's frequency and speed. Aspyr has released a patch for Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered to address questionable outfit textures after fan criticism.
Sanic the Hedgehog, Knackles, and Shedew Shirts on Sale
Sega is selling limited-edition t-shirts featuring meme characters Sanic the Hedgehog, Knuckles the Echidna, and Shadow the Hedgehog on its official online store for April Fools' Day 2026. The shirts, available in various sizes, are priced between $32 and $36 and will be made-to-order.
Dbrand wants us to "touch grass" again with these Switch 2 skins, but the joke's on them as I'm a…
Accessory maker dbrand is releasing new "Touch Grass" and "Blue Sky" skins for the Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch 2 Pro controller, and other devices like the Steam Deck and Xbox Series X. These skins, announced as an April Fools' Day joke, feature electrostatic flocking to simulate grass texture and are available for $19.95.
No, there isn't going to be a new lovecraftian Nier game with a caked-up tentacle robot, despite cope to the…
A project announced as 'Nier: Cosmic Horror' was revealed to be an elaborate April Fools' joke by Yoko Taro and the Nier X account. Despite initial fan excitement and speculation, Square Enix has confirmed it is not a new game, leading to disappointment among fans of the Nier series.
Minecraft Hacks Away A Major Chunk Of The Game With New Playable April Fools' Joke
Mojang has released a playable April Fools' joke update for Minecraft: Java Edition called 'Herdcraft'. This update removes the inventory system, causing items to follow players like sheep, and alters combat by allowing players to command weapons. The joke update is available via snapshots in the Minecraft Launcher.
Bubsy 4D April Fools Campaign Includes OnlyPaws Parody and Charity Drive
Atari and Fabraz launched an April Fools' Day campaign for Bubsy 4D, featuring a parody OnlyFans website called OnlyPaws and a charity drive for Wildcat Sanctuary. The 3D platformer is set to release on May 22, 2026, for Nintendo Switch, Xbox, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC.
Sega Releases Sanic Meme T Shirts for April Fools Day Limited Time
Sega is celebrating April Fools' Day by releasing limited-edition T-shirts featuring the 'Sanic' meme. The shirts, priced at $32 USD, are available for a limited time on the Sega online shop and depict Sanic in various iconic poses from the Sonic series.
"One stick movement = 10 pushups" - GameSir teases a controller with four back buttons and up to 40kgs of adjustable stick tension for April Fools, but its commitment to the bit is puzzling me
GameSir has teased a hypothetical controller called the Cyclone 4, featuring four back buttons and adjustable stick tension ranging from 4-40kgs, presented as an April Fools' joke. Despite the exaggerated features, the company has shown a willingness to engage with fan requests for more back buttons and adjustable tension, with a cryptic response suggesting future development of such features.
Call Of Duty's April Fools Joke Brings The Franchise's Smallest Map And A Dead Meme
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is celebrating April Fools' Day with a new, extremely small map called GRWM, designed as a limited-time free-for-all mode. Matches conclude when a player reaches 67 eliminations, referencing a dated meme, and are accompanied by a double XP event. This follows a similar April Fools' prank in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare.
Capcom finally confirms the theory that Pragmata is a stealth Mega Man game, just don't look at today's date
Capcom humorously confirmed a fan theory that its upcoming sci-fi shooter Pragmata is secretly a Mega Man game for April Fools' Day. A video showed a character resembling Mega Man, only to reveal it was a joke with a hand-drawn message. The article speculates that a Mega Man costume might be included in the full game as an Easter egg.
Palworld dating Sim is officially real, as PocketPair announced development has begun
PocketPair has announced that the Palworld Dating Sim, initially an April Fools' joke, is now officially in development. The company confirmed that work has begun on the new title.
Capcom Embraces 'Pragmata Is Secretly Mega Man' Conspiracy with Brilliant April Fool Gag
Capcom played an April Fool's Day joke by leaning into a fan theory that their upcoming sci-fi shooter Pragmata is secretly a Mega Man game. The joke referenced protagonist Hugh's android companion Diana, her blue attire, and the game's moon base setting. While debunking the theory, Capcom's gag has led fans to humorously request Mega Man elements be included in the actual game.
Round Up: It's April Fools' Day, Here Are The Best Gaming Gags We've Seen (2026)
This article rounds up various gaming-related pranks and jokes released on April Fools' Day 2026. Notable gags include a fake Mega Man game, a Level-5 theme park announcement, and a PowerWash Simulator spin-off. Real-world tie-ins like a Pokémon Pokopia inflatable item are also mentioned.
Fortnite's Wacky April Fools' Update Adds Big Heads, Rideable Llamas, And Finger Guns For 24 Hours
Fortnite received a 24-hour April Fools' Day update adding features like big heads, rideable llamas, finger guns, and disabling fall damage in unranked and Blitz matches. The update also included balance adjustments and accessibility options, alongside the start of Fortnite OG Season 8. This event follows recent layoffs at Epic Games due to a reported downturn in Fortnite engagement.
Goddess of Victory: NIKKE April Fools’ Trailer Reveals Joke “NIKKE WORLD 2.0” 3D Open-World Update; Worth
Level Infinite and SHIFT UP released a joke trailer for Goddess of Victory: NIKKE, announcing a fictional "NIKKE WORLD 2.0" update that reimagines the game as a 3D open-world experience. Game director Yoo Hyung-Suk outlined a supposed 10-year roadmap featuring exaggerated concepts like open-world exploration, a redesigned 3D combat system, and absurd additions like a "Doro Pet System." A limited-time in-game event with altered combat rules and temporary shop will also be available on April 1st.
Bästa aprilskämten 2026
This article is a collection of April Fools' Day pranks from 2026, inviting readers to share their own discoveries. It also includes various gaming news snippets, such as leaks for The Last of Us season 3, updates on Crimson Desert, and rumors about Switch 2 titles.
NieR Series April Fools’ ‘Teaser’ Is NieR: Cosmic Horror
Square Enix announced NieR: Cosmic Horror on April 1, 2026, in Japan, accompanied by a teaser video and a "coming soon" notation. This announcement is likely an April Fools' joke, similar to a previous joke involving FFVII Ever Crisis. Recent real NieR news includes the completion of the NieR: Automata anime adaptation and hints of a sequel or new project.
