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Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 – The Final Preview
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 is presented as a casual co-op experience that captures the essence of the Aliens universe. While not revolutionary, it offers a fun opportunity to play within that world with friends, with anticipation for further content on LV-558.
Gears of War: E-Day – Open Beta (Xbox and PC) | Alpha Beta Gamer
Gears of War: E-Day, a third-person shooter detailing the origin story of Emergence Day, is launching an open beta for Xbox and PC. The game features a campaign playable solo or with up to four players, alongside reimagined PvE Horde Siege and refined PvP Versus modes with modernized controls.
Splatoon Raiders review: the solo Splatoon I never realized I’d been waiting for
Splatoon: Raiders successfully shifts the franchise's focus to a single-player experience, centering on a mechanic who explores islands, battles Salmonids, and crafts unique weapon and gadget builds. While the story is minimal, the deep customization options and engaging gameplay loop, complemented by optional co-op for tougher challenges, make it a standout entry for players who prefer solo adventures.
Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris Is Coming to Mobile
Feral Interactive has announced that Crystal Dynamics' Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris will be released on mobile platforms on September 8th, 2026, with a 'Try Before You Buy' system. The isometric action-adventure game will feature twin-stick controls, gamepad support, and a story involving Lara Croft battling Set, the God of Chaos. The mobile version will also include solo and multiplayer co-op modes for up to four players.
Nautus Announced for PC
Magic Design Studios, known for Have a Nice Death, has announced its new game, Nautus. This double-sided exploration game features a cozy island surface and a mysterious underwater world accessible via a customizable submarine. Nautus will be playable solo or in four-player co-op on PC.
Big Walk review: A thoughtful puzzle game that takes co-op communication to new levels
Big Walk is a co-op puzzle game developed by House House and published by Panic, focusing on communication and cooperation between players. The game features thoughtful puzzles set on an island, with players needing to rely on each other to solve challenges and collect items. It is available on PC and has a verified status on Steam Deck.
Legends of Aria’s Derek Brinkmann is working on a new co-op survival horror title called Voidwood
Derek Brinkmann, original lead developer of Legends of Aria, is executive producing Voidwood, a new co-op survival horror game from Santa Barbara Games. Up to four players will scavenge by day and survive terrifying nights in a haunted wood, with integrated voice chat and spatial audio playing a key role. The game is projected for a 2027 release and is available to wishlist on Steam.
Job Simulator: Human Relations skippar VR
Farbridge, in collaboration with Owlchemy Labs, has announced Job Simulator: Human Relations, a potential new entry in the Job Simulator series. Unlike its predecessors, this new title will not feature VR support and will instead focus on co-op and competitive gameplay for up to four players on standard screens. The project is currently seeking funding through a Kickstarter campaign with a goal of $150,000, aiming for a release in early 2028.
Halo: Campaign Evolved Review | TheXboxHub
Halo: Campaign Evolved is a faithful yet modernized remake of the original Xbox launch title, celebrating 25 years of the franchise. It features the iconic ten-mission campaign, enhanced visuals using Unreal Engine 5, and new prequel missions focusing on Sgt. Johnson and Master Chief. While PvP is absent, the remake introduces weapons and features from later Halo games and overhauls challenging levels like 'The Library', offering a definitive experience for both newcomers and long-time fans.
A forgotten old co-op Lord of the Rings game has been unexpectedly remastered and re-released, and there's a promise of more to come
Aspyr has released a remastered 'Legacy Edition' of the 2011 co-op action RPG, The Lord of the Rings: War in the North, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, with a Nintendo Switch version to follow. This updated version features 60 FPS support, improved UI, and bug fixes. Warner Bros. has teased that this is the first of several classic Lord of the Rings game re-releases planned from Aspyr.
All Haul The King is a co-op comedy corpse-dragging simulator from the makers of Eclipsium, one of 2025's best horror games
All Haul The King is a co-op comedy game from Housefire, the developers of the horror title Eclipsium. Players team up to drag the large carcass of a goblin king to a resurrection throne, using physics and bizarre items to progress. The game is currently in playtest with a full release planned soon.
2011 The Lord Of The Rings Game Gets Surprise Re-Release Today
Aspyr Media has surprise-released a new edition of The Lord of the Rings: War in the North, originally developed by Snowblind Studios in 2011. The Legacy edition is now available for $20 on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC, featuring updated co-op and solo play options. Embracer Group, which owns the rights, has teased a revival of The Lord of the Rings games.
The Lord of the Rings: War in the North Legacy Edition revealed for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, out today
Aspyr has announced The Lord of the Rings: War in the North Legacy Edition, an updated version of the 2011 action RPG, which is available today for Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. The Legacy Edition includes local split-screen and online co-op, deep RPG progression, and features familiar characters and locations from Tolkien's legendarium.
Job Simulator Is Finally Giving Your VR Headset The Day Off
FarBridge has announced Job Simulator: Human Relations, a co-op VR game that expands the Job Simulator universe. The game is seeking crowdfunding via a Kickstarter campaign to raise $150,000 for development. This new title will allow up to four players to work together, navigating virtual workplaces and appeasing robot overlords.
PS5 Version of Popular 2024 Action Game Out on PlayStation Store
No More Room in Hell 2, a sequel to the Half-Life 2 mod, has launched its full version on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. This eight-player co-op zombie survival game is available for $29.99, with a 20% discount for PlayStation Plus members until August 17.
No More Room In Hell 2 Is The Zombie Co-op Nightmare You Have Been Waiting For!
No More Room in Hell 2 has officially launched its 1.0 version on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PlayStation 5, after a period in Early Access. The hardcore co-op survival horror game features up to 8-player co-op, permadeath, and cross-play, with new modes and maps added for the full release. Priced at £24.99, the game aims to provide a challenging zombie apocalypse experience focused on communication and resource management.
Highest rated game of 2026 sells 1,000,000 copies in six days
The co-op puzzle game Big Walk, developed by House House, has achieved over one million copies sold in just six days. The game, which received a 9/10 review and is currently the highest-rated game on Metacritic, is available on PC, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5, with a significant portion of sales likely coming from PC and Switch platforms.
Big Walk has sold 1 million copies, making it a bigger hit than Untitled Goose Game
Big Walk has sold 1 million copies in its first week, significantly outpacing the sales milestone of House House's previous hit, Untitled Goose Game. Despite being a PlayStation Plus monthly free game for many, Big Walk has also seen success on PC and Nintendo Switch, with its co-op focus being highlighted as a key factor in its popularity.
The Lord of the Rings: War in the North – Legacy Edition is Out Now With 4K/60 FPS Support
Aspyr Media has released The Lord of the Rings: War in the North – Legacy Edition, featuring support for up to 4K resolution and 60 FPS. The updated version is available on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch, offering hack-and-slash combat for up to three players, both locally and online. The game is currently discounted to $17.99 until August 25th.
The vibey offroading game with more than a million Steam wishlists has a release date
The offroad driving game Over the Hill, which has garnered over a million Steam wishlists, will be released on October 14th for PC. Developer Funselektor announced the date, with console releases planned for next year. The game features a chill, vibey atmosphere with a grappling hook and co-op capabilities.
