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Angels Fall First is a large-scale sci-fi FPS that just launched after 10 years of early access
Angels Fall First, a large-scale sci-fi combined arms FPS, has officially launched after over 10 years in early access. The game supports up to 64 players in objective-based tactical combat, featuring futuristic weapons, vehicles, and ship piloting. Originally starting as a mod for Homeworld, it later became a standalone title developed by Strangely Interactive.
D-topia Review - A digital slice-of-life
D-topia is a narrative adventure game developed by Marumittu Games and published by Annapurna Interactive, available on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X. Players take on the role of a Facilitator in a futuristic city run by AI, tasked with helping residents with their interpersonal issues. While the game features a beautiful artificial world and satisfying puzzles, its narrative choices are considered unsatisfying and broader science fiction themes remain underexplored.
The Alters: Last Variable Released
11 bit studios has released "Last Variable," a new DLC for their science fiction survival game "The Alters." The expansion is now available for Windows PC on GOG.com and Steam.
End of Oak Street director addresses Cloverfield spin-off rumors: "There are certainly some answers in there"
Director David Robert Mitchell addressed rumors that his upcoming sci-fi film, The End of Oak Street, is a Cloverfield spin-off. Mitchell stated he wrote the script before speaking with producer J.J. Abrams and indicated the film will provide answers about its premise, which involves a family transported to a dinosaur-infested universe.
One of my favorite Warhammer 40,000 books is getting an unexpected sequel
Games Workshop has announced a sequel to the Warhammer 40,000 novel 'The Infinite and the Divine', titled 'The Wicked and the Warped'. The new book will again feature the rival Necrons, Orikan the Diviner and Trazyn the Infinite, working together. The original novel's author, Robert Rath, is returning for the sequel, which does not yet have a release date.
Dune 3 star Timothée Chalamet says filming the final movie felt like "losing a part" of himself
Timothée Chalamet described filming Dune: Part Three as an emotional experience, feeling like he was losing a part of himself upon completion. Director Denis Villeneuve praised Chalamet's performance, noting his evolution as an actor throughout the trilogy. The film is set to release in theaters on December 18, 2026.
New Dune 3 trailer sees Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya at war in the epic conclusion to Denis Villeneuve's sci-fi…
A new trailer for Denis Villeneuve's Dune 3 has been released, showcasing Timothée Chalamet's Paul Atreides at war with Zendaya's Chani. The film, based on Frank Herbert's novel Dune Messiah, concludes Villeneuve's sci-fi trilogy and is set to release on December 18, 2026. It features returning cast members and expands on Anya Taylor-Joy's role.
The Odyssey star says sci-fi mindbender Tenet is one of Christopher Nolan's "underrated" movies
Himesh Patel, star of Christopher Nolan's upcoming film The Odyssey, believes Nolan's 2020 sci-fi film Tenet is an underrated movie. Patel, who also acted in Tenet, praised Nolan's ambition and the unique cognitive experience the film provides. Matt Damon, starring as Odysseus in The Odyssey, also shared his thoughts on the film's nostalgic production.
How do you reconcile your lore-heavy, dark sci-fi MMO with mod tools that might let people get way too goofy? 'Everything's canon,' say the developers of EVE Frontier
Developers of the space survival MMO EVE Frontier discuss how they reconcile the game's dark sci-fi lore with its permissive modding tools, stating that 'everything's canon.' They aim to balance intentional world-building with player expression, allowing for even 'goofy' or memey content to be integrated into the game's fiction. The latest update introduces modular ship building and a free trial.
One of the best sci-fi strategy games of 2004 is free in GOG's Summer Sale
Nexus: The Jupiter Incident, a 2004 sci-fi strategy game, is available for free on GOG as part of its Summer Sale until July 6. The game, which received an 83% from PC Gamer, features tactical fleet simulation and a narrative-driven campaign. The GOG version also includes a mod kit.
The Alters: Last Variable Launches July 13th
The expansion 'The Alters: Last Variable' for the survival game 'The Alters' will launch on July 23rd, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. This twenty-hour expansion, developed by 11 bit studios, introduces new story elements focusing on Jan Scientist's clones, terraforming mechanics, and escalating planetary threats.
Lost Vessel Next Week
Lazy Frog Games has announced that its science fiction-themed idle RPG, Lost Vessel, will launch for Windows on Monday. The game will be free-to-play, with early access available before the official release.
The Ninth Jedi trailer introduces mysterious former Jedi villain in first Star Wars anime show
The first trailer for the new Star Wars anime series, The Ninth Jedi, has been released, introducing a mysterious masked villain who appears to be a former Jedi. The limited series, set a thousand years after Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, follows Kara's quest to find her father and evade Jedi Hunters. The Ninth Jedi is set to premiere on Disney+ and Hulu later this year.
Svenska Frictional Games försenar Ontos till nästa år
Frictional Games has announced that their upcoming thematic sequel to Soma, Ontos, has been delayed to 2027. The studio cited the game's ambitious scope, scale, and narrative depth as reasons for the postponement. Ontos is set in a former hotel on the moon and promises a disturbing journey filled with experiments and moral quandaries.
ONTOS Delayed
Kepler Interactive and Frictional Games have announced a delay for their science fiction narrative mystery game, ONTOS. The game, originally slated for release on PC and consoles this year, will now launch at a later date. Further details regarding the new release window were not immediately provided.
What Makes Ambrosia Sky So Unique?
Ambrosia Sky, a unique cosmic science fiction game from Soft Rains, was a standout at Summer Game Fest 2025. The game involves players cleaning alien mold and burying the dead to uncover mysteries of a lost colony. Studio head Joel Burgess and narrative director Kaitlin Tremblay discussed the game's origins and the team's ambition to push sci-fi boundaries.
Attack on Titan studio reveals new original anime series led by Spy x Family and The Promised Neverland manga veterans…
Wit Studio has announced a new original anime series titled LONA, set to premiere in Spring 2027. Directed by Takashi Katagiri and featuring character designs by Posuka Demizu, the series explores themes of neuroscience and unresolved emotions from the deceased. The plot involves a future where humanity is attacked by those presumed dead, leading to the formation of a special analysis unit.
Terra Invicta: Dark Skies Next Month
Hooded Horse and Pavonis have announced that Dark Skies, the first DLC for their science fiction grand strategy game Terra Invicta, will be released on July 27th for Windows via the Epic Games Store. The DLC introduces new content to the game.
Live-action Ezra Bridger star posts cryptic Ahsoka season 2 tease
Eman Esfandi, who plays Ezra Bridger in the live-action Star Wars series Ahsoka, posted a cryptic quote on Twitter, hinting at the upcoming second season. The tease has generated speculation among fans and even the official Star Wars social media accounts. Ahsoka season 2 is expected to premiere on Disney Plus in early 2027 and will feature the return of Anakin Skywalker and new conflicts.
Fumito Ueda is Rethinking The Companion Relationship That Defined His Career
Fumito Ueda discusses his upcoming game, Gen Atlas, and how it rethinks the companion relationship that defined his previous works like Ico and The Last Guardian. While the game features guns and a sci-fi setting, Ueda emphasizes that it is not a pure shooter and that the companion's role and communication will differ from his past titles. Gen Atlas is being developed using Unreal Engine for a multiplatform release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.