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Street Fighter 6’s Latest Update Adds Arjun to the Roster
Capcom has released a new update for Street Fighter 6, adding the fighter Arjun to the roster. The update includes Arjun's story content, new rewards in Battle Tour and Avatar Arcade, and C. Viper's Outfit 4. Future additions to the Character Pass include Tifa Lockhart and Bosch, slated for 2027.
Metro 2039 Pre-Orders Now Live, Story Expansion Confirmed for 2027
Pre-orders for Metro 2039 are now live, with the game set to launch on February 4th, 2027, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. A story expansion is also confirmed for release later next year. The game will feature ray tracing in its performance mode at 60 FPS on base consoles.
Dave the Divers sista DLC blir ett samarbete med Subnautica 2
Dave the Diver will receive its final DLC in early 2027, featuring a collaboration with Subnautica 2. The expansion will introduce new creatures and a Collector Leviathan, with Dave traveling through a portal to the moon Proteus. A spin-off game, Bancho the Chef, will also expand on the restaurant management gameplay.
Ravenswatch: Kintaro DLC Brings A Bear-Sized Beatdown
The Kintaro DLC for Ravenswatch is now available, introducing a new playable hero inspired by Japanese folklore. Kintaro offers two distinct combat styles by switching between fighting on foot with his axe and riding his companion bear, Kuma. The DLC also includes new abilities, outfits, and memories, alongside a major update that reworks hero talents for all characters.
Sonic Racing CrossWorlds Reveals Year Two Roadmap | Invision Game Community
SEGA has revealed the Year Two roadmap for Sonic Racing CrossWorlds, introducing a new 1v1 Duel Mode, additional gadgets, and six premium DLC packs featuring collaborations with major entertainment franchises. The roadmap begins November 3, 2026, with free character additions like Bayonetta, a McLaren Racing-inspired machine, and Aigis from Persona. The game's standard and deluxe editions have also received permanent price reductions.
Elden Ring Shadow Of The Erdtree Finally Gets A Discount, And Your NG+ Save Isn’t Ready
Elden Ring's expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree, is now available at a discounted price of $35.19/£30.79 on Fanatical, marking a 12% reduction. The DLC, praised for its challenging gameplay and expansive new content, has received a 'Very Positive' rating on Steam and a 10/10 from the publication's own review.
Invincible VS is Adding Agent Spider to its Roster This Winter
Developer Quarter Up and publisher Skybound Games announced Agent Spider will join the fighting game Invincible VS this winter as part of the year one Character Pass. The addition comes amidst significant layoffs at Quarter Up, with reports indicating a large portion of the team was cut following the game's release in May. Despite these issues, the game received a positive review score of 8/10.
Escape the Backrooms is throwing an After Party with three new levels this December
Escape the Backrooms is releasing a new party-themed update called 'After Party' this December, adding three new levels and cosmetic items. The co-op horror game, developed by Fancy Games and published by Secret Mode, has surpassed 12 million players since its Early Access launch in 2022 and is available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch.
Marvel Tokon reveals Venom, Jane Foster's Thor, X-Men's Jubilee and the "Phoenix version of Cyclops"…
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is adding four new playable characters through its Year One DLC: Venom, Jubilee, Jane Foster's Thor, and a Phoenix-infused Cyclops. Developer Arc System Works aimed for a fresh presentation of Cyclops, drawing inspiration from the Avengers vs X-Men storyline. The DLC characters will be released sequentially starting with Phoenix Cyclops in November, followed by Thor in winter, Venom in spring, and Jubilee in summer 2027.
Forza Horizon 6 PS5 Players Face a £110 Early-Access Choice
Forza Horizon 6 will launch on PlayStation 5 on January 26, 2027, with Premium Edition owners gaining early access five days prior on January 21, coinciding with the release of the game's first paid expansion. The game supports cross-platform play and cross-saves with the Xbox and PC versions, which were released in May 2026. The Premium Edition costs £110 and includes the early access and expansion, while a free update is also scheduled for January 21.
Gearbox is doing a much better job with roguelike icon Risk of Rain 2 as its new expansion debuts to "Very…
The Hallowed Concepts DLC for Risk of Rain 2 has been met with a positive reception on Steam, with 84% of user reviews recommending it. Despite some initial bugs, players praise the expansion for its fresh content and ability to reinvigorate the late-game experience. Gearbox Publishing, which acquired the game in 2022, has seen improved fan sentiment after a divisive previous update.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake, Persona, Godzilla, Hello Kitty, and Bayonetta join the increasingly bonkers roadmap for Sonic…
Sega has revealed an extensive Year Two DLC roadmap for Sonic Racing: Crossworlds, set to release throughout 2027. The content includes collaborations with Final Fantasy 7 Remake, Persona, Godzilla, Hello Kitty, Bayonetta, and Evangelion, alongside new tracks and karts inspired by Sega's history.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds year 2 preview – the Fortnite of racing games
Sega has announced extensive post-launch support for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, extending through 2027 with a second year of DLC. This includes new Sega characters, crossover content like Godzilla and Evangelion, and a new 1v1 Duel Rush mode. Despite the game's initial sales not meeting expectations, Sega is investing heavily in content updates and has implemented a significant permanent price cut, making it a more appealing option compared to Mario Kart World.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds' Year 2 DLC includes a City Escape track with Godzilla [Update]
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is launching its second year of DLC, featuring a mix of free and paid content. New characters like Bayonetta, Asuka, Rei, and Aigis will join the roster, alongside iconic crossover tracks such as City Escape invaded by Godzilla and Tokyo-III from Evangelion. The Year 2 premium Season Pass, priced at $29.99 USD, will include Godzilla and Evangelion content, as well as a Hello Kitty and Segaland pack. A new free game mode, Duel Mode, will also be added.
Dave and Bancho Dive Into Subnautica 2’s Proteus
Mintrocket announced a free DLC crossover pack for Dave the Diver, featuring content from Subnautica 2, scheduled for early 2027. The expansion will send characters Dave and Bancho to Subnautica 2's ocean moon, Proteus, introducing new creatures and an encounter with the Leviathan. The DLC can be wishlisted on Steam.
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves reveals Reina DLC from Tekken
SNK has revealed that Reina, a character from Tekken, will be a new DLC character for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. The DLC is scheduled for release in December and features Reina as a student of Mishima Polytechnical School who enters the King of Fighters tournament. The game is also slated for a Nintendo Switch release on October 22, 2026.
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero reveals future plans, including new modes and offline content
Bandai Namco has revealed a year-two roadmap for Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero, detailing upcoming modes and offline content. New features like 'Tower of Power', 'Mission 100 SP', and 'Survival Mode SP' are planned, with some content delayed for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 owners until after next summer. The Super-Limit Breaking Neo DLC and another character are slated for spring releases on these platforms.
Forza Horizon 6's first major expansion will pull up in January, now Playground Games just need to offer any kind of hint whatsoever as to what it'll look like
Playground Games announced that the first major expansion for Forza Horizon 6 will be released on January 21, 2027. While details about the expansion's theme are scarce, it will be included with premium editions of the game. The article also touches on Microsoft's ongoing layoffs and boycott concerns.
Evening Reading - October 8, 2026
This edition of Shacknews Evening Reading covers a variety of gaming news, including reviews for Order of the Sinking Star and Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, discussions on Phantom Blade Zero and Total War: Warhammer 3 DLC, and updates on Ultima IP rights. It also touches on Xbox's new film and TV division, Apple's upcoming event, a Cyberpunk 2077 movie in development, and Sony's AR/VR patent sales to Meta.
ShackStream: Exploring the DayZ Badlands Playtest
Shacknews is providing coverage of the DayZ Badlands DLC playtest, featuring streamer Jan and his friends exploring the new Nasdara map. The article highlights the upcoming release date and encourages viewers to tune into the stream.
