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Nioh 3 Hell Rising DLC Vol. 1 gets August 2026 release date
Koei Tecmo and Team Ninja have announced that the first DLC for Nioh 3, titled Hell Rising Vol. 1, will be released on August 19, 2026. This paid expansion will return players to the Keian Era, where they will assist Jubei Yagyu and a Spanish envoy named Rodrigo in uncovering a conspiracy involving Spirit Stones and fighting a new demonic threat. The DLC will introduce new spirits, a Sword and Shield weapon class, and expand on existing combat mechanics.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate announced Nintendo Switch 2 physical release, teases new DLC character, more
Super Evil Megacorp announced a physical "Legendary Edition" of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate for Nintendo Switch 2, launching October 27, 2026. This edition includes new DLC characters, an expansion, past free updates, and a digital art book. The studio also teased future content coming later this summer.
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Surprise DLC Drop Brings New Suit
Insomniac Games has released a surprise DLC for Marvel's Spider-Man 2, adding new suits for players to enjoy. The 'Fresh Start' suit, inspired by the upcoming Spider-Man: Brand New Day film, and the 'Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls' suit from an upcoming brawler are now available. This free content drop comes amidst community discussions about the game's lack of story expansions and ongoing rumors about a potential Venom standalone game.
Docked: Contraband Has You Hunting Smugglers In New Port Inspection DLC
Saber Interactive has released Docked: Contraband, a new DLC for their port management simulation game Docked. Available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC, this expansion introduces cargo inspections, a new storyline, and a forklift to help players identify and report smugglers. Contraband is included with the New Horizons Expansion Pack and Deluxe Edition.
Spider-Man 2 Gets Surprise PlayStation 5 Update With Free DLC
Insomniac Games has released a free update for Marvel's Spider-Man 2 on PlayStation 5, adding two new suits for Peter Parker and introducing enhancements for the PS5 Pro. The update also includes a Power Saver mode for base consoles and the Pro. The game is currently available at a discounted price as part of a PlayStation Store promotion.
Nioh 3's Hell Rising DLC will sword thrust the soulslike's yokai-battling action into decimated Keian era Edo when it arrives next month
Koei Tecmo announced that the first major DLC for Nioh 3, titled Hell Rising, will be released on August 19th. This DLC, part of a two-part story, will take players to a decimated Keian era Edo and introduces new weapon combos, a higher difficulty setting, and custom fight options. The article also briefly mentions Nioh 3's comparison to FromSoftware's titles and other soulslike games.
Nioh 3's first DLC hits in August, brings new weapons, a trip to the (sort of) future, and there's a mega-hard…
Team Ninja announced that the first DLC for Nioh 3, titled Hell Rising, will be released on August 19. This DLC will introduce new weapons like the hoko and shield, a new difficulty mode called The Enlightened One's Journey, and will see the protagonist travel to the future year of 1651 Edo.
Nioh 3 Hell Rising DLC: Release Date, Story, New Weapons & Difficulty Mode — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Team Ninja and Koei Tecmo announced that the first major DLC for Nioh 3, titled Hell Rising, will be released on August 19. This DLC introduces a new story set in Edo during the Keian era, two new weapon types, a new difficulty mode, and the Hundred Demon Realms Picture Scrolls system for customizable challenges. Hell Rising is part of the game's season pass, with a second DLC, Bloody Insurrection, planned for a 2027 release.
Space Engineers Prosperity Pack Released
The Prosperity Pack DLC for the sandbox engineering simulation game Space Engineers has been released on Steam. This new content offers players a chance to experience a luxurious lifestyle within the game.
Nioh 3’s Hell Rising DLC Launches on August 19th, Adds New Weapons and Picture Scrolls
Koei Tecmo announced that the first paid DLC for Nioh 3, titled Hell Rising, will be released on August 19th. This expansion introduces new weapons like the Hoko and Shield, new enemies, bosses, Soul Cores, and a New Game Plus mode called The Enlightened One's Journey. It also features Hundred Demon Realms Picture Scrolls for challenging customizable battles that can be played solo or online.
STALKER 2's Cost of Hope expansion, and its free but still hopeful 2.0 update, get an August release date
GSC Game World has announced that the STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl expansion, Cost of Hope, will be released on August 20th. This premium DLC will launch alongside the free Update 2.0, which upgrades the base game to a newer version of Unreal Engine 5. Update 2.0 aims to improve performance, lighting, and stability issues.
Stalker 2's engine upgrade and first story expansion are due out in August
GSC Game World announced that S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl will receive its first story expansion, Cost of Hope, on August 20. Alongside the DLC, the game will also launch its major 2.0 update, which includes a complete upgrade of Unreal Engine 5 from version 5.1 to 5.5.4, along with new free features for all owners.
Resident Evil Veronica Will Also Receive A “Major, Several-Hour-Long” Story Expansion – Rumor
A rumor suggests that Capcom is planning major, several-hour-long story expansions for Resident Evil Requiem and Resident Evil Veronica, potentially as a temporary solution to the lack of spin-off titles. Resident Evil Veronica is slated for a 2027 release on Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC, and Nintendo Switch, while Resident Evil Requiem's DLC currently has no official release date.
Capcom wants Resident Evil to be a yearly franchise
Capcom aims to release new Resident Evil content annually, including remakes and substantial DLC. The company has a history of achieving this with its established franchise, balancing new mainline entries with updated versions of older titles.
Star Wars Zero Company Features Over 150 Planets for Operations, DLC Remains Up in The Air
Star Wars Zero Company will feature over 150 planets for operations and a story playthrough of 30-40 hours. The game launches on August 27th for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC, offering various mission types and an optional permadeath mode. Developer Bit Reactor is currently focused on the launch and has no DLC announcements at this time.
Something for the Weekend – 25/07/26
This week's gaming news includes the release date announcement for God of War Laufey, a delay for Tomb Raider Catalyst, and Xbox testing advert-supported game streaming. New titles like Wreckreation 2 and Modern Warfare 4 were also revealed, alongside reviews for Splatoon Raiders, Granblue Fantasy: Relink, and Halo: Campaign Evolved.
Long-Awaited Aliens Game Gets PlayStation 5 Release Date
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, the co-op third-person shooter from Cold Iron Studios and Daybreak Game Company, will launch on PlayStation 5 on August 25, 2026. The game will be available in a standard edition for $49.99 and a 40th Anniversary Premium Edition for $69.99, which includes cosmetic packs inspired by Ellen Ripley and Herk Mondo.
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game live for Nintendo Switch, but won’t be on Switch 2 until later – plus a look at what’s to come
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game is now available on Nintendo Switch, but a version for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 is not expected until 2026. The game's launch has faced confusion, with a delayed Xbox release and missing features like cross-play and full language localization on the Switch, which are planned for later updates. Free DLC character Tagah is also on the way.
Thwack, the Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls open beta is underway, and, pow, Phoenix Cyclops is coming as a post-launch DLC fighter
The open beta for Arc System Works' Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is now live until July 27th, allowing players to try out 15 of the 20 launch fighters across six locations. Additionally, Phoenix Cyclops has been revealed as the first post-launch DLC character, set to arrive in autumn with a new stage, inspired by his Phoenix Five incarnation.
Fromsoftware visar upp två nya klasser till Elden Ring
FromSoftware has revealed details and concept art for two new starting classes, Heavy Knight and Idus Knight, for the upcoming Elden Ring Tarnished Pack DLC. This DLC, along with the Tarnished Edition for Nintendo Switch, is set to release on August 28 and will also include three skins for Torrent and four new armor sets.