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After 10 years, cozy RPG Witchbrook finally gets a release date – and PS5 fans will no longer be missing out at…
Chucklefish has announced that the long-awaited cozy RPG Witchbrook will launch on January 28, 2027. The game will be available on PC, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and for the first time confirmed, PlayStation 5. The digital release will be priced at $24.99, with physical editions to follow.
Devs "fear" launching near GTA 6, but one analyst says they shouldn't – a lot of people "are going to want to play other things"
Analyst Mat Piscatella believes that developers' fears of launching games near Grand Theft Auto 6 are overblown, as not all players will be interested in Rockstar's title. He suggests that games targeting different audiences, such as cozy games or life sims, can still find success. Piscatella notes that the widespread fear has left November with a relatively open release window.
Dressmaker Could Change Job Sim Games For The Better
The PC game Dressmaker is poised to innovate the job simulation genre by incorporating cozy elements and focusing on intricate details, moving away from the often anxious, management-heavy experiences. Its success on Steam, with over 11,000 reviews, suggests a potential shift towards more focused and cozy gameplay that could influence future titles in the genre.
Wild West PlayStation 5 RPG Adds Bandit Camps, Robberies, and More in New Update
Playtonic Games has released the Bandits & Bounties update for its PlayStation 5 RPG, Cattle Country. The update introduces new features such as bounties, random store robberies, bandit camps, and expanded customization options, including new outfits and fishing content. This follows the previous Family Life update which added marriage and family mechanics.
This week in PC games: new Ace Combat, Transport Fever 3, and a System Shock-alike set on a disco space station
This week in PC games sees a variety of new releases including the pixelart horror RPG Camp Whittlewood, the cyberpunk restaurant sim Nivalis Nights, and the infrastructure management title Transport Fever 3. Other notable launches include the retro-styled immersive sim RetroSpace and the tactical shooter prologue Intravenous 3: Borderline.
Welcome to Elderfield Potion Recipes Guide - Full List
This guide details all the potion recipes available in the farming sim RPG, Welcome to Elderfield. It lists ingredients for various potions, flasks, and blessings, focusing on crafting rather than cooking. The game, which blends life simulation with horror elements, has received positive player reviews on Steam.
My Time at Evershine Takes Forward the Series after My Time at Sandrock
My Time at Evershine, the third entry in the series from developer Pathea and PM Studios, is a 3D open-world simulation RPG focusing on town management and community building in a post-apocalyptic setting. The game will feature upgraded visuals and expanded gameplay mechanics compared to its predecessors, My Time at Portia and My Time at Sandrock. It is scheduled for a 2027 release on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Starsand Island Leaves Early Access Behind With A Full Launch On Xbox, PC And PlayStation
Starsand Island has officially launched out of Early Access on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. The cozy life simulation game developed by Seed Sparkle Lab now features farming, fishing, crafting, exploration, and multiplayer for up to four players. The full release includes new content such as additional relationship options and a seasonal Autumn Pumpkin Carnival event.
Kynseed Finally Plants Its Roots On Console As Fable Veterans Bring Their Acclaimed Life Sim To Consoles
The acclaimed life simulation game Kynseed, developed by PixelCount Studios, has launched on consoles including Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. The game, which features generational gameplay and a blend of farming, business management, and combat, includes years of major updates from its PC release. PixelCount Studios, founded by veterans of the Fable series, aims to capture a similar spirit of creativity and humor in Kynseed.
Cozy multiplayer life sim Pokémon Pokopia releases the first part of its DLC expansion August 5
The first part of the Bubbly Basin DLC expansion for Pokémon Pokopia is set to release on August 5th for Nintendo Switch. This underwater expansion will introduce a new town, water-based Pokémon, new outfits, and underwater building mechanics. A free 2.0 update will also add the Dive move to the base game.
Coming Out in gaming this week — July 20, 2026
This week's gaming releases include Seed, Scarlet Deer Inn, LIFTED, Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game, Disgaea Mayhem, Tormentum II, Helix: Descent N Ascent, Splatoon Raiders, and Gurei. The titles span various genres including MMORPG, Action, Adventure, Fighting, and Puzzle, launching on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch.
This week in PC games: vert-ramping trains, a retold murder mystery, and Cthulhu’s new gig as an AI Director
This week's PC game releases include the sci-fi action-roguelike Ascend to Zero, the crime scene investigation sim Forensics: Crime Scene Detective, and the Survivorslike Soulforge Lost Path. Other notable titles are the AI society puzzle game D-Topia, the VN remake The Incident at Galley House, and the cooking horror game Happy's Humble Burger Cult. The week also sees the launch of Moss: The Forgotten Relic, a flat-screen version of the VR games Moss and Moss: Book II, and the early access release of the survival game Frozen Ship.
We're not quite done with 2026, but here are 9 videogame bangers that have defined the year so far
This article highlights standout video game music and soundtracks from the first seven months of 2026, despite a challenging year for the industry. It features tracks from games like Arcade, Mewgenics, Crimson Desert, and Paralives, praising their diverse musical styles and emotional impact.
Guide a living landship through a deadly fungal world in Trailblazers, a roguelite colony sim inspired by Rimworld, Moebius, and Darkest Dungeon
Trailblazers: Into The March is a roguelite colony sim where players manage a living landship navigating a dangerous fungal world. Inspired by games like Rimworld and Darkest Dungeon, players must balance crew needs, manage resources, and defend their ship from environmental threats and enemies, all while keeping a sentient fuel source happy. The game is currently in playtest access and does not have a release date.
Find Your Way in a Cyberpunk City This September – September 29 Release Date Announced for Nivalis Nights
ION LANDS and 505 Games have announced that the cyberpunk life sim Nivalis Nights will be released on September 29, 2026, for PC via Steam, with an Epic Games Store release to follow. Players will manage businesses, explore a vibrant city, and build a life in a neon-lit future, with features including business management, exploration, and social interaction.
Exclusive: Fable Dev's Beloved Life Sim 'Kynseed' Blooms On Consoles This August
The life simulation game Kynseed, developed by PixelCount and originally released on PC, is coming to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on August 4th. The game features a generation-spanning story where players control their character's descendants after death, alongside business management, exploration, and farming elements. All previously released PC content updates will be included in the console versions.
New Crimson Desert patch leans further into cozy life sim territory, finally letting players "decorate the area…
Pearl Abyss has released a new update for Crimson Desert that further emphasizes its life simulation elements, allowing players to decorate the areas outside their houses with 58 new furniture items. The update also includes new crafting recipes and improvements to existing features, with more free updates and a "substantively different" DLC planned for the future.
Here Are All The Games Announced During Summer Game Fest That You Can Play Right Now
Summer Game Fest has featured numerous game announcements, with many titles offering playable demos or early access versions immediately. Games like 1666 Amsterdam, Montabi, Gnaw, and Palworld are among those highlighted, with various demos and early access periods available on platforms like Steam and Epic Games Store.
Check out all the Frosty Games Fest 2026 reveals and premieres
Frosty Games Fest 2026 showcased a variety of upcoming and recently released games from Australia and New Zealand. The event featured premieres, announcements, and updates on locally developed titles, including "A Pocket Full of Slagford," "Cloudlings," "Cooking For MA!," and "Echo Zero."
Fields of Mistria 1.0 launch is coming on 5th August
NPC Studio announced that their life simulation game, Fields of Mistria, will officially launch on August 5, 2026, exiting early access. The 1.0 release will include new features such as raised romance caps, additional dungeon quests, expanded town content, and new customization options. The game is also preparing for its first wave of localization languages.
