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Everything announced at the Future Games Show Summer Showcase: Every Announcement, trailer and Release date
The Future Games Show Summer Showcase 2026 featured over 70 announcements, including world premieres, gameplay reveals, and release dates for titles like ACE COMBAT 8: Wings of Theve, Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, and EXODUS. The event also highlighted numerous indie titles and provided updates on existing games such as Little Nightmares III: The Backstage and PowerWash Simulator 2. The showcase covered a wide range of genres and platforms, offering a glimpse into upcoming releases for PC and consoles.
Frog Sqwad launches June 11
The physics-based cooperative extraction puzzle platformer Frog Sqwad is set to launch on June 11 for Xbox Series and PC. The game features slapstick humor and cooperative gameplay.
Hit Horror Extraction Tomb Busters Launches in the West Today, Following 200 Million Downloads in China
Giant Games has launched its co-op horror extraction title, Tomb Busters, in the West on iOS, Android, and PC. The game has already achieved over 200 million downloads and 10 million daily active users in China. Tomb Busters features players delving into tombs filled with traps and creatures inspired by Chinese folklore, with a focus on emergent comedy during multiplayer sessions.
Void Diver: Escape from the Abyss is a creepy, aggressive action and extraction RPG
Void Diver: Escape from the Abyss is an action and extraction RPG that blends cute pixel art with gruesome horror elements. The game offers a multi-genre experience that promises an intriguing blend of styles.
An extraction party-based RPG with real-time, ability-driven combat set in a dark fantasy world announces open beta playtest on Steam.
Solo developer Eddie H. Hinestroza has announced an open beta playtest for his party-based extraction RPG, Skills & Raids, which features real-time, ability-driven combat. The game, developed using Unreal Engine, will launch fully in July 2026, with the beta available on Steam. Hinestroza previously worked as a concept artist for titles including Blackmesa and Maquette, as well as AAA studios like Ubisoft Quebec.
Extraction RPG Wildgate’s 1.5 update overhauls its co-op PvE mode
Moonshot and Dreamhaven have released update 1.5 for their extraction game Wildgate, significantly overhauling the co-op PvE mode with five progressive zones that increase in difficulty. The update also aims to improve matchmaking and overall game feel based on community feedback. Wildgate is available on Steam, Xbox, PlayStation, and the Epic Games Store, with a limited-time 75% discount on Steam.
Co-Op Extraction RPG 'Void Diver' Adds Raven to Steam Demo as it Nears 100K Wishlists; New Trailer Streaming
Void Diver: Escape from the Abyss has surpassed 90,000 wishlists on Steam, with publisher LoadComplete and developer Studio Nemo adding the new character Raven to the game's demo. The co-op extraction RPG, set in a city consumed by an Abyss, features shop management and risk-reward gameplay. Updates planned for Steam Next Fest and later in 2026 will introduce new content, features, and environments.
Marathon has made everyone's favourite loot spot harder to access but even more rewarding, and it's got solo…
Bungie has implemented changes to the Marathon Outpost map in patch 1.0.5.2, altering the accessibility and rewards of the central Pinwheel loot spot. These modifications have sparked debate, with some players finding them detrimental to solo play while others acknowledge their potential benefits after further experience.
Vultures - Scavengers Of Death is a turn-based, extraction take on Resident Evil, and it's out next month
Vultures - Scavengers of Death, a turn-based extraction horror game with PS1-style graphics, is set to release on April 28th. The game draws heavy inspiration from the original Resident Evil titles, featuring a bio-hazard incident in Salento Valley and two playable characters with unique abilities.
Tavernlight Games Unveils "Fortune’s Frontier" A New Seasonal Mode Coming Soon to RavenQuest.
Tavernlight Games has announced "Fortune's Frontier," a new seasonal mode for its free-to-play sandbox MMORPG, RavenQuest. This mode aims to level the playing field by removing gear progression and offering advanced characters, with a focus on skill-based gameplay, risk-reward island exploration, and extraction mechanics. The mode also serves as a growth engine for the game's player-driven economy.
‘K-Zombie’ NAKWON: LAST PARADISE Brings in over 275,000 Survivors in Deadliest Alpha Test Yet
NAKWON: LAST PARADISE's latest Closed Alpha Test attracted over 275,000 players globally, highlighting the game's K-Zombie PvPvE survival mechanics. The test generated impressive statistics, including over 32 million infected eliminated and nearly 1.9 million successful extractions, underscoring the game's high-tension tactical gameplay and risk-reward loop.
‘THE CUBE, SAVE US’ Launches Globally in Steam Early Access Today (March 18) as Free-to-Play
XLGAMES announced that its post-apocalyptic extraction action game THE CUBE, SAVE US, developed by Studio Cube, has launched globally on Steam in Early Access as a free-to-play title. The game features PvPvE combat in a devastated Earth setting, with players exploring the 'Cube' for resources and survival. Paid items will be limited to cosmetic customization, ensuring skill-based competition.
Blight: Survival Gets New Trailer to Celebrate 1.5 Million Wishlists, More Details Revealed
Haenir Studio and Behaviour Interactive released a new trailer for their co-op action horror game Blight: Survival, celebrating over 1.5 million wishlists on Steam. Senior creative director Ashley Pannell discussed the game's development, community engagement, and its blend of extraction and round-based elements, emphasizing a focus on risk-reward in combat and exploration. The game is in development for PC with no release date announced.
Blight: Survival Remerges After 1.5 Million Steam Wishlists and a Viral Trailer With a New Look at Gameplay - IGN
Blight: Survival has resurfaced with a new gameplay trailer and a promise of major updates in 2026, following the accumulation of 1.5 million Steam wishlists. Developers Haenir Studio and publisher Behaviour Interactive are planning small-scale playtests to refine the medieval co-op action horror game, which features combat finishers and extraction elements.
The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu is Coming to PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S on July 15th
The co-op horror game The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu will be released on July 15th for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. Developed by ACE Team and published by Nacon, the game features 40-player co-op, a sanity system, and extraction-style gameplay inspired by H.P. Lovecraft's novella 'The Mound'.
