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Rebuilding Brotherhood: How Gears of War: E-Day Renews a Legendary Franchise
Gears of War: E-Day is set to launch on October 6 for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and cloud gaming, with an early access beta starting August 6. Developed by The Coalition using Unreal Engine 5, the game revisits the franchise's origins on Emergence Day, focusing on the formation of Bravo Squad and the initial Locust invasion. The campaign emphasizes a darker, more personal narrative, while multiplayer modes include a new 12-player Horde Siege and refined 4v4 Versus.
Minecraft Dungeons II date announce
Mojang Studios announced that Minecraft Dungeons II will be released on September 29. The game will feature new biomes, enemies, and gear, continuing the Dungeons saga with a new evil threatening the Overworld. Players can pre-order the game to receive exclusive hero skins and a cape.
State of Decay 3 releases 2027, seven years after it was first announced
State of Decay 3 is slated for release in 2027 on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC, and will be available on Game Pass. The co-op survival game from Undead Labs, first announced in 2020, will feature a shared world experience with greater player independence and will not include zombie animals as initially conceived.
Halo: Campaign Evolved Coming To Xbox And PS5 Next Month, Features New Co-Op Mode
Halo: Campaign Evolved, a full remake of the original Halo, is launching on July 7 for Xbox, PlayStation 5, and PC. The remake will feature new missions set after the original campaign, with both two-player split-screen and four-player online co-op modes that support crossplay.
Create Your Own Cult in the Tongue-in-Cheek PS5 Survival Game Join Us
Wolf Haus Games announced that its cult-themed survival game, Join Us, will be released in March 2027 for PC and consoles, including the PlayStation 5. The game allows players to build a cult from scratch, recruit followers, manage resources, and engage in combat, all with a humorous tone. It supports solo play and up to four-player co-op.
State of Decay 3: Answering the Biggest Questions After the First Gameplay Reveal
Undead Labs revealed new gameplay details for State of Decay 3, showcasing its shared world co-op survival experience with up to four players. The game, built in Unreal Engine 5, will feature a map four times larger than its predecessor and introduce new mechanics like Plague Nests and an expanded combat system. State of Decay 3 is slated for a 2027 release on Xbox Series X|S, PC, cloud, and will be available on Steam and PlayStation 5.
CORDURA: Quota Co-Op Survival Horror with Premium Quality that Copies Your Friends' Avatars and Voices Reveals Its Gameplay Trailer and Shows the Evolution of the Friendslop Formula
Garage51 has released a gameplay trailer for CORDURA, a 1-4 player co-op survival horror game for Steam and PlayStation 5. The game features a "Mimic System" where the environment imitates teammates' voices and appearances, and procedurally generated Victorian mansions that shift in real-time.
Teeto Bounces On To PC & Consoles on July 15th!
The 3D platformer Teeto will be released on July 15th, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch consoles. Developed by Eat Pant Games and published by Super Rare Originals, the game features a unique absorb-and-transform mechanic and split-screen co-op gameplay. Players will help Teeto and Nory restore balance to a world where animals and objects have gained consciousness after a mysterious event.
Return to the Paperverse: HELLCARD II Unveils Dark New Adventure and Deep RPG Overhaul in Latest Trailer Reveal
Publisher Skystone Games and developer Thing Trunk revealed a new trailer for HELLCARD II, showcasing the "Blackmail Manor" chapter and expanded RPG mechanics like persistent gear and character stats. The co-op deckbuilding sequel, launching on PC and consoles in Q3 2026, introduces a living storybook experience where player choices influence the narrative.
Marsupalami 2 – Salsa Palombia Shows Rayman How It’s Done
Marsupilami 2 - Salsa Palombia is set to launch on September 3, 2026, for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The sequel builds upon its predecessor with new character-swapping mechanics that significantly alter gameplay, offering a fresh experience with each playable character. The game aims to reach new inventive peaks in its level design, drawing favorable comparisons to titles like Rayman Legends.
Left 4 Dead meets friendslop as you and your pals try to escape 'the galaxy's most-unregulated waterpark'
Lazy River is a new co-op survival crafting game where players must escape a space station waterpark after a pee-related incident turns everyone into zombies. Players will build rafts from scavenged resources, arm themselves with makeshift weapons, and fight through automated defenses and zombie hordes. The game is developed by Mike Boxleiter and is set to enter early access in 2027 for PC.
An Eggstremely Hard Game Announced
BBear Studio and Devotion Interactive have announced An Eggstremely Hard Game, a casual co-op physics game. Players will control a pair of geese tasked with cooperatively transporting a nest.
Into the Unwell gets new Day of the Devs trailer
Into the Unwell, a co-op action roguelite inspired by rubber-hose animation, received a new trailer at Day of the Devs showcasing the character Charcat. Developed by She Was Such A Good Horse and published by Coffee Stain Publishing, the game will now have a full release in 2027 instead of Steam Early Access.
Trine 6: Together in Time announced for Switch and Switch 2
Frozenbyte has announced Trine 6: Together in Time, a new entry in the puzzle-platforming series, set to launch on September 17, 2026, for Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2. The game will feature a new Time-Slow ability and support for 2-4 player co-op, alongside a solo mode. The story follows two young souls who join forces with the series' established heroes to restore a magical imbalance.
Trine 6: Together in Time announced
Frozenbyte has announced Trine 6: Together in Time, the latest installment in their co-op puzzle-platformer series. The game is set to release on September 17th for Windows PC, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5. It will feature five playable characters, including two new additions, and introduce a new Time-Slow ability.
Day of the Devs 2026 - everything announced in the big Summer Game Fest indie showcase
Day of the Devs showcased a variety of indie games, including Blood Dungeon, Tenebris Somnia, Mr. Records, 33 Immortals, Dreadmoor, Threads of Time, N Plus Infinity Times Two, Into the Unwell, Bub, Lazy River, Prove You're Human, Ithaca, Screenbound, Shot One Fighters, Apple Crumble, Slap Out of It, Super Yooka-Laylee Kart, Into the Fire, Trine 6: Together in Time, and When Sirens Fall Silent. Several titles received release dates or new gameplay details, with many heading to PC and consoles.
Trine 6: Together in Time announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, and PC
Cooldown Games and Frozenbyte have announced Trine 6: Together in Time, a puzzle platformer sequel set to release on September 17 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The game features a co-op-first puzzle design for up to four players, a new time-slow ability, dynamic combat, and five unique playable characters.
Day of the Devs 2026: Everything Announced!
Day of the Devs 2026 showcased 20 indie titles, including new entries in the Trine and Yooka-Laylee series. Highlights included the roguelike platformer Blood Dungeon, the retro survival-horror Tenebris Somnia, and the multiplayer roguelike 33 Immortals. Several games announced release dates or windows, with others slated for early access or future updates.
Trine 6: Together in Time announced for Nintendo Switch 2, Switch
Frozenbyte and Cooldown Games have announced Trine 6: Together in Time, a co-op puzzle platformer set to release on September 25, 2026, for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch. The game will feature five playable heroes, a new Time-Slow mechanic, and updated puzzle designs for both co-op and solo play.
Believe or not, this co-op and PvP zombie shooter is 'inspired by true events'
Last Harbor is a co-op and PvP zombie shooter inspired by the developer tinyBuild's experience during the 2020 lockdown on a boat. Players must maintain and upgrade their boats to survive, venturing to islands for resources while avoiding both the undead and other players. The game aims to replicate a feeling of isolation and dread, with safe harbors available for socializing and securing vessels.
