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Final Fantasy 7 Revelation confirms April release date and story DLC
Square Enix has announced that Final Fantasy 7 Revelation will launch on April 8 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, and PC, with a premium edition offering early access and two story DLC expansions. The first DLC will focus on Sephiroth, and the second on Vincent. The game features an open world explorable by airship, mounted combat, and a FITS system similar to job systems.
The first big Crimson Desert DLC arrives in October, seems to be set in a crimson desert beyond Crimson Desert's existing crimson desert
Pearl Abyss announced that the first major DLC for Crimson Desert, titled Charting the Unknown, will be released on October 15th. The expansion introduces a new region described as a 'second crimson desert' and features new mechanics such as building and decorating a mansion, romance options, and recruiting NPCs. The article expresses skepticism about the game's originality and its potential to retain player interest.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Collector's Edition is $350 and comes with a huge Cloud, Sephiroth, and Zack statue
Square Enix has revealed the Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Collector's Edition, priced at $350 and including a large statue of Cloud, Zack, and Sephiroth. The edition also bundles the Deluxe Edition content, which features two DLC expansions, a mini-soundtrack, artbook, steelbook, and a Magic: The Gathering card. This collector's edition is exclusive to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch players.
Digimon Story: Time Stranger announces A Hero’s Eternal Legacy DLC expansion
Bandai Namco Entertainment has revealed the first look at the upcoming DLC expansion for Digimon Story: Time Stranger, titled A Hero’s Eternal Legacy. This expansion is set to release in 2027 and will continue the story three years after the events of the base game, focusing on themes of courage and friendship. A trailer for the DLC has also been released.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation DLC confirmed: premium Story Expansion Pass covers 2 expansions about Sephiroth and Vincent
Square Enix has officially confirmed story DLC for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, which will be released as a two-part "Story Expansion Pass." The first DLC, titled Sephiroth, is slated for winter 2027 to spring 2028, followed by the Vincent & the Turks DLC within the same vague window. The pass will also be included in new Premium and Premium Plus editions of the game.
FFVII Revelation DLC Feature Sephiroth And Vincent, Extending The Story Into 2028
A new DLC for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, titled 'Revelation', will feature Sephiroth and Vincent Valentine, extending the game's narrative into 2028. This expansion promises to further develop the story beyond the main game's conclusion.
Crimson Desert's first DLC is called Charting the Unknown, and it's out next month
Pearl Abyss has announced Charting the Unknown, the first DLC for Crimson Desert, set to release on October 15th. This new content will add story missions, homesteading, and romance features to the game. The announcement follows the recent "Enhanced" free upgrade and comes as the developer explores multiplayer and live service models, with a Nintendo Switch version also in development.
Monster Hunter Ascendance gets a new gameplay trailer, showing new elder dragons, a floating island region, and a major glow up for a certain character
A new gameplay trailer for the Monster Hunter Wilds expansion, Ascendance, was revealed during a Sony State of Play presentation. The trailer showcases new elder dragons, a floating island region, and a grown-up version of the character Nata. It also teases a new storm-wielding dragon and highlights new weapon skills.
John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando gets a brand new mode in a big free update
John Carpenter's Toxic Commando has received a significant free update introducing a new Retrieval Mode where players must collect relics and extract before being overwhelmed by zombies. The update also adds new enemies like Goblins, weapons such as the Le Clairon assault rifle and Flamethrower, a Dash ability, and improvements to vehicles and AI bots. A separate cosmetic DLC and a promotion involving Fortnite are also available.
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Nintendo Switch 2 launch trailer
Koei Tecmo has released a launch trailer for Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Complete Edition, now available on Nintendo Switch. This edition includes the base game and all three DLC expansions, featuring new weapons, scenarios, characters, and Divine Beasts. The game is a dark fantasy action RPG set in a demon-plagued Three Kingdoms China.
Crimson Desert: Charting the Unknown DLC Announced, Launches on October 15th
Pearl Abyss has announced the first paid DLC for Crimson Desert, titled "Charting the Unknown," set to launch on October 15th. This expansion will introduce players to a new region beyond the desert, featuring underwater exploration, ship sailing, base building, and new boss encounters. The DLC will be available on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
Ghost of Yōtei’s Most Wanted Mode Features the Return of Jin Sakai
Sucker Punch Productions has released a new trailer for Ghost of Yōtei, detailing the upcoming free 'Most Wanted' mode and the paid 'Echoes of Sekigahara' expansion. The 'Most Wanted' mode introduces new playable characters, including the return of Jin Sakai, and offers a rogue-like survival experience. Both content updates will be available on October 1st exclusively for PlayStation 5.
Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance Shows Off Its Fearsome Dragons In New Trailer
A new trailer for Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance showcases the expansion's dragons and new gameplay moments, including aerial combat and new weapon types like the Greatsword. The trailer also hints at a mysterious parasite affecting local fauna. The expansion is slated for a 2027 release on Nintendo Switch.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Story Expansion Pass Announced, Features Sephiroth and Vincent DLC
Square Enix announced a Story Expansion Pass for Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, featuring DLCs for Sephiroth and Vincent Valentine. Director Naoki Hamaguchi clarified these will focus on "untold stories" rather than the main ending. The expansion pass is included with the Premium Edition, which also grants 24 hours of early access. Final Fantasy 7 Revelation is set to release on April 8th, 2027, for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2.
The Bus Gets Bigger With Hamburg City And Ebus 2.2 DLC Packs
Two new DLC packs, Hamburg City Expansion and Ebus 2.2, are now available for the bus simulation game The Bus on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The Hamburg City Expansion adds a detailed recreation of the city with five new bus lines, while the Ebus 2.2 DLC introduces a configurable electric bus with four different configurations.
Monster Hunter Wilds Ascendance is turbocharging combat, and the new Boost Bracer will either save or damn its legacy
The upcoming "Ascendance" DLC for Monster Hunter Wilds introduces the "Boost Bracer," a new combat tool that could significantly evolve the series' gameplay. While the tool promises enhanced moves and defensive options, there's concern it might become an essential crutch, similar to the divisive Clutch Claw from Monster Hunter World: Iceborne. Director Takuro Hiraoka's experience offers hope that the feature will be well-integrated.
PlayStation Users Lose Access to Paid DLC for Popular PS4 Game
PlayStation 4 users are reportedly unable to access paid downloadable content for the original 2018 game Surviving Mars following its delisting and replacement by Surviving Mars: Relaunched. Publisher Paradox Interactive acknowledged the issue, which appears to be specific to the PS4 version, but no resolution has been provided. This situation highlights ongoing problems with Sony's digital storefront and its handling of game and DLC access.
Mario Kart just got an eight-player split-screen mode but not Mario Kart World
Nintendo has released a free update for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, adding an eight-player split-screen mode. However, most of the new features, including split-screen, require the more powerful Nintendo Switch 2 console. The article expresses confusion over Nintendo's development priorities, particularly the lack of DLC for Mario Kart World.
Broken Arrow’s Russian Guard DLC adds 31 new units and two battlefields
Broken Arrow has released its new Russian Guard DLC, adding a new specialization to the Russian faction with eight infantry squads, 31 new ground and air units, and two new maps. The DLC also includes new scenarios and an AI army for Skirmish mode. The base game is currently 25% off on Steam.
The Witcher 3 DLC, Warlock, and open-world anime RPG Ananta gained the most Steam wishlists of everything we saw at…
Steam wishlist data from Gamescom 2026 reveals that The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past DLC garnered the most wishlists, followed by the upcoming RPG Warlock and the anime-inspired open-world game Ananta. The Witcher 3 remaster and the next main installment, The Witcher 4, are also contributing to significant hype for the franchise.
