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Beast of Reincarnation – 15 More Essential Details You Need to Know
Beast of Reincarnation will feature a 30-hour playtime with side quests and a unique bond mechanic between the protagonist Emma and her canine companion Koo. The game draws inspiration from Sekiro and Soulslikes, offering features like no consequences on death, persistent world progress, and distinct progression paths for Emma and Koo. It will be a day one release on Game Pass for $59.99, with a Deluxe Edition available for $79.99, and will support PlayStation 5 DualSense features and PC specifications.
Mistfall Hunter Peaks at Nearly 45,000 Concurrent on Steam, Crosses 500,000 Players Overall
Bellring Games' Mistfall Hunter has surpassed 500,000 players overall and achieved a peak of nearly 45,000 concurrent players on Steam. To celebrate, the developers are issuing in-game rewards and plan to release a client update addressing stability issues and introducing new content, including the Mist Lord boss encounter.
Coming Out in gaming this week — August 3, 2026
This week's gaming releases include a variety of titles across multiple genres and platforms. Highlights include "Beast of Reincarnation," an action RPG with unique combat, and "Big Walk," a cooperative adventure from the creators of "Untitled Goose Game." Other notable releases are "Lies of P: Complete Edition" for the Switch 2, "Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls," and the roguelike FPS "Gunstoppable."
Preorder Beast of Reincarnation At A Discount And Get Some DLC For Free
Beast of Reincarnation, an action RPG from Game Freak, is available for preorder on PC at a discount through Fanatical, offering 12% off the regular price. Preordering also includes bonus DLC, such as an Alternate Brown Shiba Skin for the companion Koo and 30,000 in-game currency. The game features a post-apocalyptic Japan setting with a focus on the bond between the protagonist Emma and her dog Koo, incorporating soulslike combat mechanics.
Surprise! After getting over 500,000 downloads on Steam, there's a Mortal Shell 2 beta live right now on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S
A surprise beta for Mortal Shell 2 is now available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, featuring the first three hours of gameplay. The game has already achieved over 500,000 downloads on Steam. Players who participate in the console beta for over 30 minutes will unlock an exclusive cosmetic reward for the full game, which launches worldwide on August 20th.
Här är FZ Play-schemat för augusti!
FZ Play has announced its streaming schedule for August, featuring five games hosted by Wakkaah. The lineup includes a secret Indiespelklubben title, the post-apocalyptic adventure Beast of Reincarnation, a community co-op session in Big Walk, the Souls-like Mortal Shell 2, and the turn-based tactics game Star Wars Zero Company.
Omtyckta soulslike-spelet Wuchang: Fallen Feathers får en uppföljare
505 Games has announced a sequel to the acclaimed soulslike game Wuchang: Fallen Feathers. The new title will be developed by the newly formed studio Indolphinity, led by Xia Siyuan, the director of the original game. The project is currently in its early stages.
The Relic: First Guardian Review - Too big, too fast
The Relic: First Guardian is an ambitious action RPG that attempts to be a souls-like but falls short due to a lack of genre staples and numerous technical issues. The game suffers from weak combat, muddy visuals, confusing narrative, and frequent bugs, making it difficult to recommend in its current state despite a unique Relic system and impressive enemy designs.
The Relic: First Guardian Review – A World Worth Saving
The Relic: First Guardian offers an oppressive yet engaging atmosphere and a compelling narrative delivered through environmental storytelling. While its Soulslike combat mechanics show promise with generous parry windows, the game suffers from clunky traversal, repetitive enemy design, and a slow progression system for abilities and upgrades. Despite technical hiccups and a grindy feel, the melancholy world and its pockets of humanity make it a journey worth undertaking.
WUCHANG Sequel Announced
505 Games has announced plans for a sequel to the soulslike action RPG WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers. The original game was released approximately one year ago. Further details regarding the sequel's development are expected.
Soulslike RPG Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is getting a sequel from its original director, who formed a new studio after his alleged firing following censorship backlash
A sequel to the Soulslike RPG Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is in development at Indolphinity, a new studio founded by original director Xia Siyuan. Publisher 505 Games will return for the sequel, which is in the preparation phase and expected to release in several years. The original game faced backlash in China over its historical portrayals, leading to a retcon and a lower Steam review score.
After dissolution of the original team, a Wuchang: Fallen Feathers sequel has been confirmed with the original creative director at the helm
Despite the dissolution of its original development team, a sequel to the soulslike game Wuchang: Fallen Feathers has been confirmed. Original creative director Xia Siyuan will lead development at his new studio, Indolphinity, with 505 Games providing funding and global publishing. The sequel is in the preparation phase, with a focus on improving quality and player experience based on community feedback.
505 Games and Indolphinity Announce New Chapter in the WUCHANG Franchise | Invision Game Community
505 Games and Indolphinity have announced a new development and publishing agreement for the WUCHANG franchise. Indolphinity will lead development of the sequel, while 505 Games will provide funding and global publishing. This follows the success of WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers, which achieved over 131,000 concurrent Steam players and 5 million players worldwide.
Soulslike game Wuchang is officially getting a sequel developed by its creator's new studio after the original team…
505 Games has partnered with Xia Siyuan, the original creator of Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, and his new studio Indolphinity to develop a sequel to the soulslike game. Indolphinity will lead creative development, while 505 Games will provide funding and global publishing. The sequel is currently in its preparation phase, with the publisher expressing strong belief in Wuchang as a long-term global franchise.
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers sequel officially announced with original creator’s new studio developing it
505 Games has partnered with Xia Siyuan, the original creator of Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, and his new studio Indolphinity to develop a sequel. The game is in its preparation phase, with Indolphinity leading development and 505 Games providing funding and publishing. The original game achieved over five million players across PC and console platforms.
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers sequel in the works from original director's new studio, which bears the wonderful name Indolphinity
A sequel to the Chinese soulslike Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is in development by a new studio called Indolphinity, led by the original game's director Xia Siyuan. Indolphinity, formerly of Lenzee, is publishing the new title with 505 Games, whose parent company Digital Bros acquired the IP rights. The sequel aims to continue the series' narrative rooted in Eastern culture.
The 11 most exciting video game releases of August 2026
August 2026 is set to feature a diverse range of video game releases, including Beast Of Reincarnation from Game Freak, the co-op puzzle game Big Walk, and the Marvel fighting game Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls. Other notable titles include Grounded 2, The Sinking City 2, Mortal Shell 2, Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, Star Wars Zero Company, Resonance: A Plague Legacy, and Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2. The month will also see the Elden Ring Tarnished Edition launch on Nintendo Switch 2.
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Sequel Announced, Led by Original Director
Digital Bros has announced a sequel to the Souls-like action RPG Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, with the original director Xia Siyuan returning. A new studio, Indolphinity, has been established in China with an initial investment of 21.5 million Euros to develop the game. The sequel aims to build upon the original's success, which recently surpassed five million players.
Mistfall Hunter on PS5 Pro is the “Most Refined Version,” DualSense Support Coming Post-Launch
Mistfall Hunter, a Souls-like PvEvP extraction title, is launching today for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC. The game will feature separate Quality and Performance modes, with the PlayStation 5 Pro version promising the most refined console experience. DualSense support with haptic feedback and adaptive triggers is planned for future updates.
Don't let this beautifully-drawn action RPG starring two girls trained in Sekiro-style combat get lost in the sea…
Lunarium is a beautifully drawn action RPG with Sekiro-style combat that aims to stand out on Steam. The game features a hand-drawn art style reminiscent of Nier: Automata and Final Fantasy, with gameplay focusing on the synergy between two characters, Ave and Lune. Lunarium is set to release on Steam on July 28.
