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Everything announced at FGS Live From Gamescom 2026
FGS Live From gamescom 2026 showcased numerous world premieres, trailers, and developer interviews. Highlights include Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 with a Mick Gordon collaboration, the action-adventure Blackwood, and the puzzle game Rivage. Several titles like Neon Abyss 2 and Haunted Paws are coming to PC and consoles, with some also slated for Nintendo Switch.
Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026: Every Major Announcement, Reveal and Trailer | Invision Game Community
Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 showcased numerous game announcements and trailers, with The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered and its new expansion, Songs of the Past, being major surprises. Other highlights included new looks at Final Fantasy VII Revelation, Path of Exile 2, and Gears of War: E-Day, alongside reveals for new titles like Nodus Fall and Afterworld. The event also confirmed release dates for several games targeting 2026 and 2027, indicating a strong lineup for the coming years.
Ubisoft debuts Player Council platform to expand early game development feedback
Ubisoft has launched The Player Council, a new platform designed to gather early player feedback on games in development. Announced at Gamescom 2026, the platform allows players to test concepts and prototypes, offering direct communication with developers. This initiative aims to improve game quality by integrating player input from the earliest stages of development, as seen with the successful delay and subsequent performance of Assassin's Creed Shadows.
Ubisoft starts its own version of Steam Early Access with 4 games available to test, including 2 early prototypes
Ubisoft has launched The Player Council, a new platform for players to test in-development games and provide feedback. This initiative allows direct interaction between developers and their audience, covering new concepts, prototypes, and evolving existing games on PC. Four titles are currently available for testing: Codename Split Point, Codename Rook, Riders Republic, and Altomega.
NBA 2K27 Tips Off Today With Early Access And Season 1
NBA 2K27 has launched its early access period for Deluxe and Ultra Edition owners, with Season 1 also beginning today, August 26th. The Standard Edition will be released on September 4th. Developed by Visual Concepts and published by 2K, the game is available on Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and PC, featuring cover athlete Victor Wembanyama and new content for MyTEAM and MyCAREER modes.
Assetto Corsa EVO 0.9 update adds global leaderboards, pit stops and new cars
Assetto Corsa EVO has released its 0.9 update for PC, introducing a new Special Events mode with global leaderboards and mandatory pit stops for multiplayer races. The update also adds three new cars: the Audi R8 V10 performance quattro, Audi R8 LMS GT2, and Mazda RX-7 FD Spirit R (Type A). Enhancements to force feedback, input, and the racing slick tyre model are also included.
1666 Amsterdam Early Access Details Announced
1666 Amsterdam has launched into Early Access on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store after a 15-year development cycle. Developed by Panache Digital Games, the game allows players to embody a witch accused of starting a plague, using magic and a cat companion to uncover city secrets. Player feedback during Early Access is encouraged to help polish the game further.
BeastLink Drops Battlefield-Scale Warfare Into a Pacific Rim Kaiju Sandbox
BeastLink, a third-person shooter combining Battlefield's scale with Pacific Rim's kaiju chaos, has launched in Early Access on Steam for $19.99, with an Xbox version planned. Developed by Grove Street Games, the game features fully destructible environments, 32-player matches, and the ability to control giant monsters. Despite some anticipated bugs and past controversies surrounding the developer, the game offers a unique experience for players seeking large-scale destruction and combat.
RollerCoaster Tycoon Wonderworks announced at gamescom 2026 — MP3s & NPCs
Atari and Springloaded have announced RollerCoaster Tycoon Wonderworks at gamescom 2026. The new installment aims to blend the classic RollerCoaster Tycoon gameplay with modern design, featuring new systems for emergent storytelling. It will launch on Steam Early Access this winter for $24.99, with a console release planned for after early access concludes.
Control Resonant “Altered State” Trailer Shows More Combat — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Control Resonant's physical release has been delayed to October 15, 2026, but its digital launch remains set for September 24 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, GeForce NOW, and PC. The game will be priced at $59.99, with a Digital Deluxe edition available for $69.99 offering early access and exclusive content. A special collaboration with ZA/UM Atelier has also been announced.
New WARDOGS Gameplay Trailer Showcases Chaotic Multiplayer Battles
WARDOGS has released a new gameplay trailer showcasing its chaotic multiplayer battles ahead of its early access launch on September 10, 2026. The trailer highlights authentic controls, animations, weapons, vehicles, and gear, emphasizing the game's focus on survival in intense war simulations.
1666: Amsterdam Celebrates Early Access Launch With New Trailer
1666: Amsterdam has launched in early access, accompanied by a new trailer. The game features a mix of witchcraft and time travel elements, with players guiding a protagonist named Noa Brooklyn and her companion Aaron through a dangerous city. The article notes the game's past funding issues and expresses anticipation for its development over the coming months.
The highlights of Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026
Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 showcased a variety of new titles and updates, with The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's free remaster and upcoming expansion stealing the spotlight. The event also featured reveals for Nodusfall, Final Fantasy 7: Revelation, Metro 2039, and numerous other games from both established and emerging studios, highlighting a strong international presence. Host Geoff Keighley acknowledged the industry's current challenges, including layoffs and hardware price increases, while celebrating developers' continued innovation.
Gamescom 2026: Path of Exile 2 will finally launch out of early access this December
Grinding Gear Games announced during Gamescom Opening Night Live that Path of Exile 2 will launch out of early access on December 11th. The multiplayer action RPG will be story-complete and free-to-play upon release, with the Duelist class being highlighted as a new sword-wielding archetype.
Gamescom 2026: Aion 2 makes its global debut October 5 following stress test and headstart
NCsoft announced that the MMORPG Aion 2 will launch globally on October 5 for PC. Prior to the official release, the game will undergo a 'Launch Scale Test' from September 17-18, followed by Early Access for Founder's Pack owners starting September 30.
Gravhounds Reveal Trailer Sends Good Boys Into A Sci-Fi Battle
Indie developer Octopus Panic has revealed its new action-builder game, Gravhounds, with a trailer showcasing genetically engineered dogs exploring and colonizing alien worlds. The game will launch in early access on Xbox Series X|S and PC on November 2, and will be available on day one with Xbox Game Pass. The early access period is expected to last at least six months, with plans to expand the game's content and replayability.
Path of Exile 2 is getting its 1.0 update after 2 years in early access and swords are coming
Grinding Gear Games has announced that Path of Exile 2 will officially launch its 1.0 update on December 11, exiting early access after two years. The game will become free-to-play on all platforms, introducing new sword-based gameplay with the Duelist class.
Path of Exile 2 gets a full 1.0 release date, and a sword class
Path of Exile 2 will officially launch out of early access on December 11, 2026, as a free-to-play title. Developer Grinding Gear Games has been actively fixing bugs and improving the game during its nearly two-year early access period. The upcoming 1.0 release will also introduce a new sword-focused class for the Duelist.
Atari is taking another shot at reviving RollerCoaster Tycoon
Atari is reviving the RollerCoaster Tycoon series with RollerCoaster Tycoon Wonderworks, developed by Springloaded. The game was announced at Gamescom and will be released in early access soon. This follows the poorly received RollerCoaster Tycoon World and a decade-long silence for the franchise.
1666: Amsterdam's early access is live now but there's still plenty that needs ironing out before I'd pay…
1666: Amsterdam has launched into early access after over a decade of development by Panache Digital Games. While the game shows promise with its intriguing setting and character designs, the core gameplay mechanics feel poorly integrated and repetitive. The developers are seeking community feedback to help polish the experience before a full release.
