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Game Pass Goes Huge – Oblivion, Hades II And COD Arrive While GTA V Leaves
Xbox Game Pass is adding several major titles including Hades II, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. Grand Theft Auto V will be removed from the service. New additions span various genres and platforms, including PC, Xbox Series X|S, and cloud.
Coming Out in gaming this week — April 13, 2026
This article highlights new game releases scheduled for the week of April 13, 2026. Titles include the narrative-driven cyberpunk platformer R.E.A.C.H., the fast-paced PvP shooter Last Flag, and the RPG dungeon crawler Regions of Ruin: Runegate. Other notable releases span genres like social simulation with Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream and action-adventure with Pragmata.
The Pines asks what would Alan Wake look like if it was about therapy, and I kind of want to know the answer
The Pines is an upcoming open-world psychological horror RPG that draws comparisons to Alan Wake and Twin Peaks. Players control Edward Walker, who arrives at a secluded retreat for recovery and finds a sinister undercurrent. The game features detective sequences, a "stalker" system where actions have consequences, and incorporates themes of therapy.
Arknights Endfield “At the Wake of Spring” Update Launches April 17
GRYPHLINE announced that Arknights: Endfield will launch its "At the Wake of Spring" update on April 17, 2026, continuing the Wuling storyline and introducing the playable character Zhuang Fangyi. The update expands Wuling with new exploration content, a Test Area for restoration efforts, and puzzle-solving. It also enhances the game's industrial systems with new outposts, resources, and production options, alongside new events and quality-of-life improvements. Arknights: Endfield is available on PlayStation 5, PC, iOS, and Android.
Arknights: Endfield Deepens the Wuling Storyline in ‘At the Wake of Spring,’ Arriving April 17
GRYPHLINE announced that the free update 'At the Wake of Spring' for Arknights: Endfield will be available on April 17, 2026. This update introduces major story developments in the Wuling storyline, including the first direct battle against Nefarith and the playable debut of Zhuang Fangyi. It also expands exploration content and factory-building systems on PC, PlayStation 5, and mobile devices.
Marauding minotaurs, more CloverPit and other new indie games worth checking out
This article rounds up several new and upcoming indie games, highlighting titles like the roguelite Minos, the CloverPit DLC Unholy Fusion, and the battle royale typing game Final Sentence. It also features previews for People of Note, Tamashika, Nippets, Dead As Disco, Call of the Elder Gods, and Long Gone, covering their gameplay, platforms, and release details.
If you are planning to get the new Starfield Terran Armada DLC, here's how to get 15% off
The recently released Starfield: Terran Armada DLC is available at a 15% discount through Fanatical. This story-driven expansion introduces a new faction with ties to Earth, a full questline, new locations, enemies, and gameplay elements like repeatable combat events called Incursions.
ESOTERIC Ebb and All Will Fall
This article provides previews for two games: Esoteric Ebb and All Will Fall. Esoteric Ebb is an RPG praised for its writing and worldbuilding, drawing comparisons to Disco Elysium. All Will Fall is a survival crafting game set on a collapsing ocean rig, noted for its unique physics but currently suffering from bugs in its Early Access launch.
What are we all playing this weekend?
Several gaming news staff members share their weekend gaming plans, ranging from continuing playthroughs of games like Atomfall and Starfield to starting new experiences with Skull Horde and Neverway. Some are revisiting classic Pokémon titles with Nuzlockes, while others are preparing for upcoming releases or enjoying driving simulators.
Game Pass Hidden Gem: Towerborne 💎
Towerborne is highlighted as a hidden gem available on Game Pass, offering a fun online fantasy beat 'em up RPG experience. The game features extensive character customization with various classes and skills, alongside modern 3D visuals and RPG mechanics. Players can engage in cooperative multiplayer for up to four players, with numerous unlockables and cosmetic items to personalize their warrior.
The Pines could be the Alan Wake-type game we’ve been waiting for
The Pines is an upcoming psychological horror RPG developed by Studio Abattoir, drawing comparisons to Alan Wake 2 for its atmospheric setting and narrative focus. The game features RPG elements like dialogue choices and consequences, set in a mysterious town where the protagonist unravels supernatural secrets. Despite some concerns about gameplay mechanics, the ambitious scope and high-quality graphics, utilizing Unreal Engine 5, have generated significant interest.
Esoteric Ebb's creator reckons most players only saw half the game, and that's fine by him: 'You've got to miss stuff in order to feel like the world is bigger'
Esoteric Ebb creator Christoffer Bodegård believes most players only experience about half of the game's content, which he sees as a positive design choice that enhances the feeling of a larger world. He revealed numerous hidden items, locations, and even a character class that players can miss, emphasizing that the game is designed for players to discover content organically rather than through forced completion. Bodegård stated that while 100% completion is possible in a single playthrough, a typical run should only cover 40-60% of the game's offerings, creating an 'illusionary wall of agency' that makes the game feel more expansive.
Indie dev who lives in a village of 1,000 people stunned as over 250,000 Steam users buy his roguelike: "It's…
An indie developer known as Rafa, who lives in a village of 1,000 people, was stunned to see his roguelike game, Dwarves: Glory, Death, and Loot, sell over 250,000 copies on Steam. The game, a mix of RPG, roguelike, and auto-battler elements, gained significant traction after its Early Access launch and has continued to grow in popularity. Rafa, who initially didn't see game development as a viable career path, learned that anyone can release and succeed with a game on Steam.
After selling over 1.5m copies and stealing most of my summer, Fantasy Life i is coming to mobile with cross-save
LEVEL-5 Inc announced that Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time will be released on iOS and Android this summer with cross-save functionality. The game, which has sold over 1.5 million copies on Nintendo Switch, combines life simulation and RPG elements. The mobile version will be a premium title and include all existing DLC and updates.
Decapolice moves from Nintendo Switch to Switch 2
Level-5 announced that the upcoming RPG Decapolice will no longer be released on the Nintendo Switch, but is now planned for the Nintendo Switch 2. The game, which was first revealed in 2023, is a detective story set in a virtual world where players investigate crimes.
Next Week on Xbox: New Games for April 13 to 17
This week's "Next Week on Xbox" feature highlights numerous game releases for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC between April 13 and April 17. Titles include Dosa Divas, Hades II, Replaced, Pragmata, and many more across various genres, with several also available on Game Pass.
Snack World: Reloaded Announced by Level-5 as Remake for PS5, Switch 2, and PC
Level-5 has announced Snack World: Reloaded, a full remake of Snack World: The Dungeon Crawl – Gold, for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC. CEO Akihiro Hino stated that the remake features reworked gameplay systems, controls, and story elements, with enhanced graphics and a new playable character mode.
Level-5 Reveals New Trailer for Ghost Craft RPG 'Holy Horror Mansion,' Next Concept for Yokai Watch
Level-5 has released a new trailer for its upcoming ghost craft RPG, Holy Horror Mansion, which is positioned as the next concept in the Yokai Watch series. While platforms and a release date are unconfirmed, the game centers on a youth who encounters a ghost after finding a camera. Level-5 is also planning cross-media initiatives for 2026, aiming for family-friendly entertainment.
Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter Craft Gameplay Showcase Revealed
Falcom and Dengeki revealed new gameplay footage for The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky Second Chapter, showcasing its Craft animations. The RPG is set to release in Fall 2026 for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC, featuring save data carryover and new combat mechanics.
Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.2 "So Laughed the Masses" will arrive on April 22
HoYoverse announced that Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.2, "So Laughed the Masses," will launch on April 22. The update introduces new characters Silver Wolf LV.999 and Evanescia, along with the Trailblazer on the Path of Elation. The version also features anniversary events with rewards like 20 free pulls and 1,600 Stellar Jades, and reruns of limited characters. The main story will focus on the complicated Phantasmoon Games where the ultimate reward is becoming the permanent Aeon of Elation.
