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Halo: Campaign Evolved Codes For Free Armor Sets
Halo: Campaign Evolved is offering players free armor sets through various redemption codes and promotions. These include the Sandstone Ancient and Damascus Prototype armors, as well as sets obtained via Discord, Twitch Drops, and Fanta product QR codes. Players can redeem these codes on the Halo Waypoint website to unlock new cosmetic options for Master Chief's armor.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles pack now available
SEGA has announced that the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are now playable characters in Sonic Racing CrossWorlds. Players can purchase a DLC pack featuring all four turtles, or receive them automatically if they own the Season Pass.
Pokémon Pokopia’s Bubbly Basin DLC Launches on August 5th, Free Update Adds Diving
The first paid DLC for Pokémon Pokopia, titled Bubbly Basin, will launch on August 5th for Nintendo Switch 2, coinciding with a free Version 2.0.0 update. The DLC introduces an underwater town with new activities like deep-sea diving and features new Pokémon and items. A second part of the Expansion Pass is slated for late 2026.
Ball x Pit getting “Naturalist” update
A free "Naturalist" update is coming to Ball x Pit on August 6, 2026, adding two new characters, Ballbearer and The Hoary Hoarder, along with eleven new balls and five new passive abilities. The update aims to expand gameplay possibilities with new character mechanics and items.
Acclaimed 2025 PS5 Action Game 67% Off on PlayStation Store, Brand-New DLC Included
id Software's Doom: The Dark Ages Premium Edition is currently available for 67% off on the PlayStation Store, priced at $32.99, with the sale ending August 13, 2026. This edition includes the base game, the Revelations campaign DLC, a digital artbook and soundtrack, and a Divinity skin pack. The critically acclaimed 2025 title is the eighth main entry in the Doom franchise and serves as a prequel to the 2016 game.
Pokemon Pokopia DLC – Part 1, Bubbly Basin release date announced
The first part of the Pokemon Pokopia Expansion Pass DLC, Bubbly Basin, will be released on August 5, 2026, for Nintendo Switch. This underwater-themed expansion will introduce new Pokémon, furniture, and outfits. A free 2.0 update is also planned for next month, adding the 'Dive' move.
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.