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Tempus Vitae Announced
Whiteboard Games has announced Tempus Vitae, a new sci-fi metroidvania first-person shooter scheduled for release next year. An official announcement trailer showcases the game's gameplay and vibrant visual style.
I really want to know what the cube is all about in Haex
Haex, the debut game from developer Dead Astronauts, is a 1-4 player co-op survival shooter with a unique sentient cube mechanic that teaches players abilities like double-jumping. The game features open-world exploration with survival elements like temperature and starvation tracking, alongside procedural generation and a focus on narrative progression. No release date has been announced, but the intriguing concept and sci-fi mystery elements have generated interest.
Gundam Rogue Orbit announced
Bandai Namco Entertainment has announced Gundam Rogue Orbit, a new roguelike game set in the Gundam universe. The title is in development for PC (Steam), Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5, featuring a new timeline and protagonist RE-X piloting the Gundam Helix. The game promises fast-paced melee combat against hordes of enemies and bosses in a fight for humanity's survival.
Shadow of the Colossus and Ico creator Fumito Ueda's next game will let us pilot a giant robot head to take over…
Fumito Ueda's studio genDesign revealed more about their upcoming game, gen Atlas, at Summer Game Fest 2026. The trailer showcased a colorful, desolate world with a disembodied robot head that attaches to different mechs, a core gameplay mechanic. The game is set to release on PC as an Epic Games Store exclusive alongside its console versions.
Fumito Ueda, legendary developer behind Shadow of the Colossus and Ico, announces single-player epic Gen Atlas for Xbox, PlayStation, and PC
Legendary developer Fumito Ueda, known for Ico and Shadow of the Colossus, has revealed his next project, Gen Atlas, a single-player, open-world sci-fi action-adventure game. Developed by his studio genDESIGN and published by Epic Games, it is set to release on PC via the Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, though a release date has not yet been announced.
Summer Game Fest Live 2026: All The Biggest Announcements And Games
Summer Game Fest Live 2026 showcased a multitude of new game announcements and trailers. Highlights included reveals for Resident Evil: Code Veronica Remake, Alien Isolation 2, Gen Atlas, Stranger Than Heaven, and the final chapter of the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy, Final Fantasy VII Revelation. Several studios also debuted new titles and updates for existing franchises, covering a wide range of genres.
Hollowbody Brings Fixed Cameras And Fear Back To Xbox And PlayStation
The survival horror game Hollowbody has been released on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5, following its PC debut. Developed by Headware Games, the title features fixed camera angles, resource management, and puzzles, set in a near-future dystopian sci-fi world. The console version includes all updates from the PC release, such as additional puzzles and lore.
GHOSTLESS Blends The Thing, The Terminator and Colony Building Into One Paranoia-Fuelled Adventure
GHOSTLESS is a new sci-fi action-adventure game announced for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. Developed by Coffeenauts, the game blends exploration, combat, colony management, and detective work in a post-apocalyptic world where players must identify and combat disguised machine infiltrators. Inspired by films like The Thing and The Terminator, GHOSTLESS features a unique 2.5D visual style and a paranoia-fueled narrative.
Avantris Entertainment's Neon Odyssey Kickstarter Becomes Most Successful TTRPG Project On Platform
Avantris Entertainment's Neon Odyssey Kickstarter campaign concluded as the most successful TTRPG project on the platform, raising over $16 million. The campaign aimed to produce three hardcover books for a sci-fi space opera fantasy world based on Dungeons & Dragons 5.5e. The company also announced the hiring of Todd Kenreck as Director of Media.
System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster Now Available for Nintendo Switch 2
Nightdive Studios and Atari have released System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster for the Nintendo Switch 2. This updated version of the 1999 classic features high-resolution models, bonus materials, and cross-play functionality. It is also available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Voidling Bound Surpassed 300.000 Wishlists and Will Hatch Next Week on Steam & Epic Games Store!
Voidling Bound, a sci-fi monster-taming Action RPG from ex-Skylanders developers at Hatchery Games, has surpassed 300,000 wishlists ahead of its June 9th, 2026 release on Steam and Epic Games Store. The game will also launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch at a later date. A demo with progress carry-over is currently available on Steam with an Overwhelmingly Positive reception.
Infinity: HexaDome Tactics Will Launch on Steam Autumn 2026
Indie studio Blindspot Games announced that its 1v1 turn-based tactics game Infinity: HexaDome Tactics will launch on Steam in Autumn 2026. The game, set in the Infinity sci-fi board game franchise, has undergone extensive reworks based on community feedback. To build excitement, the studio is launching 'Tournaments,' a series of events offering free access to the game's PvP mode and a chance to win cash prizes.
Breaking Walls Announces Venus: The Last Ascent, a Physics-Based Sci-Fi Survival Game
Breaking Walls has announced Venus: The Last Ascent, a physics-based sci-fi survival game where players pilot a rolling fortress across the surface of Venus. A demo is available now on Steam, with an announcement trailer set for June 2, 2026, and the game to be featured in Steam Next Fest starting June 15, 2026.
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn Interview – Sci-Fi Setting, Companions, Console Performance, And More
Owlcat Games' Leonid Rastorguev discusses the transition to a third-person action RPG with The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, emphasizing the preservation of core RPG elements like choice and consequence, and deep companion systems. The interview also details the challenges of maintaining the series' grounded sci-fi authenticity and outlines target resolutions and frame rates for various platforms, including new options for the PlayStation 5 Pro.
Luna Abyss Review | TheXboxHub
Luna Abyss is a sci-fi action game that blends a grand narrative with intense bullet hell gameplay. Players take on the role of Fawkes, a prisoner exploring a mysterious prison on a red moon, uncovering ancient technology and secrets. The game features a unique story, engaging exploration, and challenging combat, with strong visual and sound design that punches above its AA budget.
Fight or Kite: Down with the Ship is a PvP autobattler where players build lethal spaceships
Down with the Ship is a PvP autobattler where players construct spaceships by strategically placing polyomino pieces to gain bonuses. The game features autobattles against other players' ships, with a roguelite progression system that unlocks new factions and passive benefits over multiple runs. While drawing comparisons to Backpack Battles, Down with the Ship offers more complex ship arrangement and strategic depth.
Frontier: Path of Shadows Public Demo Available on Steam
Oduvan Games has released a public demo for its hard sci-fi tactical RPG, Frontier: Path of Shadows, on Steam. The demo allows players to experience the beginning of the story and core gameplay mechanics, including turn-based tactical combat on procedurally generated maps and the unique crystal symbiont system.
Silent Planet - Elegy of a Dying World
Developer Vertex Zero and publisher Red Dunes Games have released an extended trailer for their upcoming sci-fi adventure, Silent Planet - Elegy of a Dying World. The footage showcases the game's striking vision of a dying future, its evocative environments, and narrative intrigue. The game is described as a gothic sci-fi metroidvania steeped in cosmic horror, set in the year 2997.
No Man’s Sky: The Swarm update launches today
Hello Games has launched 'The Swarm' update for No Man's Sky, introducing a new existential threat known as the Hive of Glass. Players will join one of three factions to cooperate, strategize, and compete in massive community-driven space battles and planetary investigations to save the universe. The update also brings new rewards, including armor and weapons, and features the largest space battles seen in the game to date.
No Man's Sky goes to war as Swarm update brings universe-ending threat, hundred-ship space battles, and a splash of… Splatoon?
Hello Games has released the Swarm update for No Man's Sky, introducing a universe-ending threat from the World of Glass and massive space battles involving hundreds of ships. Players will join one of three factions in a community effort to push back the invading Hive, with rewards including new gear. This update follows previous releases like Xeno Arena and Remnant, and precedes the game's tenth anniversary in August.
