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The Witcher 3 – Songs of the Past, Warlock Earned the Most Steam Wishlists During Gamescom – Rumor
During Gamescom, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Songs of the Past reportedly garnered the most Steam wishlists with 451,000. Warlock: Dungeons and Dragons followed with 379,000, and Ananta with 302,000. Other notable titles included LEGO Skylines and Heroes of Might and Magic 3 Remake.
Genshin Impact devs' new action game Nodusfall feels like Elden Ring Nightreign at home, but don't write it…
HoYoverse's new PvE action game, Nodusfall, offers a darker aesthetic compared to Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail, drawing heavy comparisons to Elden Ring with its mechanics. While it features familiar elements like a steed and bonfire-like rests, Nodusfall aims for a more accessible difficulty and includes dedicated healer roles, making it appealing to a broader audience.
Ananta Developers Are Counting On You Getting Attached To Its Characters
Ananta's developers, Naked Rain, are focusing on building emotional connections between players and characters in their upcoming free-to-play open-world action game. The goal is to encourage players to purchase cosmetic items for characters they grow attached to through in-game interactions and story progression.
ANANTA Promises Co-op, Over 100 Hours of Content, and No Pay-to-Win Mechanics
The upcoming anime-style open-world RPG ANANTA will be free-to-play and offer over 100 hours of content, with co-op multiplayer features. Developers confirmed the game will not include pay-to-win mechanics. ANANTA is planned for PC, PlayStation 5, Android, and iOS.
Asimov’s Foundation Is Getting A Video Game — Just Not The One Fans Asked For
A new game based on Isaac Asimov's Foundation universe, titled Foundation: Galactic Frontier, is set to be released on Steam. This title is a port of a free-to-play mobile game that combines real-time strategy mechanics with base building and hero collection, rather than the RPG that fans had hoped for. Developer FunPlus International AG has not yet provided a release date for the PC version.
GTA-Like PlayStation 5 Console Exclusive RPG Gets Release Date
The PlayStation 5 exclusive open-world RPG Ananta, developed by Naked Rain and published by NetEase, will launch on January 15, 2027. The free-to-play title, also available on PC and smartphones, is set in a modern urban world and focuses on influencer culture and social media influence as a core gameplay mechanic.
Nodusfall isn't a gacha game, Mihoyo confirms, because unlike Genshin Impact you'll unlock characters…
miHoYo has confirmed that its upcoming game Nodusfall will not feature gacha mechanics for unlocking characters, differing from Genshin Impact and Zenless Zone Zero. The free-to-play title will allow players to unlock characters through continued gameplay, with monetization focused on cosmetics. Nodusfall is described as the HoYoverse's answer to Monster Hunter, emphasizing solo and group encounters.
Nodusfall is Free-to-Play, Will Not Use Gacha for Character Unlocks
HoYoverse has revealed that their upcoming game Nodusfall will be free-to-play and will not use gacha mechanics for character unlocks, instead allowing players to obtain them through continued play. The game features a photorealistic art style distinct from the studio's previous anime-inspired titles and draws inspiration from various real-world mythologies for its dark fantasy setting. While platforms and a release date are unconfirmed, the visuals suggest a PC and home console target.
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.
HoYoverse's Nodusfall is free to play but isn't a typical gacha game: 'Characters are not obtained…
HoYoverse's upcoming game Nodusfall will be free-to-play and will not feature random draws for characters, differing from typical gacha models. Instead, characters will be unlocked through gameplay, with cosmetic items being the primary focus for monetization. This approach marks a significant departure for the studio, known for games like Genshin Impact.
Perfect Ten: Subscription-free MMORPGs from before Dungeons and Dragons Online’s free-to-play transition
This article examines ten MMORPGs that operated without subscription fees before Dungeons and Dragons Online transitioned to a free-to-play model in September 2009. It highlights games like RuneScape, MapleStory, and Guild Wars, discussing their business models and impact on the genre's evolution towards free-to-play.
ANANTA confirms its release date for January 2027
NetEase and Naked Rain have confirmed the release date for their free-to-play urban open-world RPG, ANANTA, as January 15th, 2027. The game will be available on PlayStation 5, PC, and mobile platforms. A new trailer showcased Lingyun City and blended urban exploration with martial arts combat, stealth missions, and a premise centered on becoming an internet influencer.
Path of Exile 2 finally has its 1.0 release date and it's coming this year
Grinding Gear Games announced that Path of Exile 2 will launch its 1.0 version on December 11th, becoming a free-to-play title. The release will include a new Duelist class and complete the game's campaign. The game has been available in early access on PlayStation and Xbox.
Path of Exile 2 Leaves Early Access on December 11 — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Path of Exile 2 will launch its 1.0 version on December 11 as a free-to-play title on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. The game features a complex action RPG system with twelve classes, over 240 skill gems, and a new endgame with 100 maps. Players can register for mailing list updates to receive milestone rewards.
Steam’s Free Zombie Survival Games: 5 Picks To Download Right Now
This article highlights five free-to-play zombie survival games available on Steam, including Unturned, Zumbi Blocks 2, Walking Zombie 2, and No More Room in Hell. These titles offer various gameplay experiences from open-world scavenging and crafting to first-person shooting with RPG elements and cooperative survival horror.
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 Is Finally Getting Its Full Release, And It’ll Be Free-To-Play
Path of Exile 2 will launch out of early access on December 11 and will be free-to-play. The action-RPG sequel features deep class customization and extensive endgame content. It is available on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5.
Everything announced at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 — from Heroes of Might and Magic 3 Remake to The Witcher…
Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 showcased numerous game announcements, including a Heroes of Might and Magic 3 Remake and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered with new content. The show featured reveals for Ananta, The Witcher 3 Songs of the Past DLC, Nodus Fall, Rainbow Six Tactics, Gears of War: E-Day, and many more titles across various genres and platforms.
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.
Crimson Desert is Becoming Crimson Desert Enhanced For Free
Pearl Abyss has announced Crimson Desert Enhanced, a new version of the game that will be available for free to all players. This enhanced version will include additional story content.