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PlayStation State of Play June 2026: What Actually Matters to Adult Gamers
Sony's June 2026 State of Play showcased numerous upcoming games for the PlayStation 5, with a focus on titles relevant to adult gamers. Highlights include Insomniac Games' Marvel's Wolverine, Moon Studios' No Rest for the Wicked, and Santa Monica Studio's God of War Laufey. The event also featured new looks at Stuntman: Hollywood, Dune: Awakening, and a packed release schedule for Fall 2026, culminating in the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI.
All Major Xbox Games Showcase 2026 Announcements
The Xbox Games Showcase 2026 featured numerous game announcements and trailers. Highlights include Spyro the Dragon 4, Fable, Gears of War: E-Day, Persona 6, and DOOM: The Dark Ages Revelations DLC, with many titles slated for 2027 releases across multiple platforms.
XBOX Games Showcase 2026 Recap: The Return of Exclusives, World Premieres, and Anniversary Hardware
The XBOX Games Showcase 2026 highlighted numerous upcoming titles, including Gears of War: E-Day, Clockwork Revolution, and Senua, with many confirmed as XBOX console exclusives. The event also celebrated XBOX's 25th anniversary with the announcement of limited edition hardware and revealed new trailers and gameplay for games like Fable, Halo: Campaign Evolved, and Persona 6.
Fight demonic enemies for Napoleon in Valor Mortis this September
Valor Mortis, a first-person Soulslike set in a supernatural Napoleonic War era, will be released on September 24. Players control a fallen soldier empowered with supernatural abilities to fight monsters, robots, and conspirators threatening Emperor Napoleon. Developed by the team behind Ghostrunner, the game features roguelike elements where players grow stronger with each death by learning new skills and attacks.
Wo Long 2 announced – one of our favorite Soulslikes is getting a sequel in 2027
Koei Tecmo and Team Ninja have announced Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember, the sequel to their 2023 action RPG Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty. The game is slated for an early 2027 release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, PC, and Nintendo Switch. The sequel will feature evolved Chinese martial arts and a story set in the Three Kingdoms period, battling demons alongside historical heroes.
Video: Wo Long 2 coming to Nintendo Switch 2
Koei Tecmo has announced Wo Long 2: Wings of Ruin, a sequel to the souls-like action game set in ancient China, is slated for an early 2027 release on the Nintendo Switch 2. The game was featured in the Xbox Game Showcase. The article also briefly mentions other unrelated game news including Pokemon Scarlet/Violet updates and Famitsu review scores for Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty and Wild Hearts.
First-Person Soulslike Valor Mortis Adds to PS5's September of Dread
The first-person Soulslike game Valor Mortis is set to release on PlayStation 5 on September 24th. It joins other titles like Control Resonant, Silent Hill: Townfall, and Hot Wheels: Infinite Rush scheduled for the same month. The game's premise involves a soldier resurrected with plague powers during a mysterious European plague.
Everything announced at the Future Games Show Summer Showcase: Every Announcement, trailer and Release date
The Future Games Show Summer Showcase 2026 featured over 70 announcements, including world premieres, gameplay reveals, and release dates for titles like ACE COMBAT 8: Wings of Theve, Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, and EXODUS. The event also highlighted numerous indie titles and provided updates on existing games such as Little Nightmares III: The Backstage and PowerWash Simulator 2. The showcase covered a wide range of genres and platforms, offering a glimpse into upcoming releases for PC and consoles.
Apocrypha codes (June 2026)
Currently, there are no codes available for the Roblox soulslike game Apocrypha, and it is unlikely they will be implemented due to the game's design philosophy emphasizing earned progress and character loss. The developers focus on a challenging experience where players must earn their progression, making codes counterproductive to the intended gameplay loop. Players interested in similar games or potential future updates can follow the developers on Google or join the Apocrypha Discord server.
What are we all playing this weekend?
Several gaming journalists share their weekend gaming plans, ranging from upcoming titles like Clair Obscur: Expeditions 33 and Onimusha to ongoing games such as Satisfactory, Overwatch, and Cyberpunk. Some express a desire to return to game development tinkering in Unity or revisit older titles like Team Fortress 2.
All Major Summer Game Fest 2026 Announcements
Summer Game Fest 2026 showcased numerous game announcements and trailers, including Stellar Blade: BLOOD RAIN, Final Fantasy VII Revelation launching in spring 2027 for multiple platforms, and the Resident Evil Veronica remake. New titles like Alien: Isolation 2, The Wolf Among Us 2, and Virtua Fighter Crossroads were also revealed, alongside updates for existing franchises and new IPs across various genres.
Mortal Shell II Open Beta
Cold Symmetry and Playstack have launched an open beta for Mortal Shell II, the sequel to the soulslike action RPG. The beta is available now for Windows on Steam, allowing interested players to test the game.
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.
Everything announced at Summer Game Fest 2026 — from Final Fantasy 7 Revelation to Resident Evil Code Veronica…
Summer Game Fest 2026 showcased a multitude of game announcements and trailers, including the reveal of Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, a remake of Resident Evil Code Veronica, and new titles like Stellar Blade Bloodrain and Alien Isolation 2. Several existing games also received updates or new content, such as Palworld 1.0 and a new season for Fortnite. The event also featured announcements for upcoming titles across various genres, with many slated for release in 2026 and 2027 on platforms including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2.
As a fan of Lunacid and Bloodborne, I immediately fell in love with this first-person bugborne that cribs the best quick…
Hark the Ghoul is a new first-person dungeon crawler inspired by King's Field and Bloodborne, featuring a unique bug-themed world and a combat system that emphasizes kicking and spellcasting. The game offers deep character customization through background choices that affect NPC interactions. While currently not optimized for Steam Deck, Hark the Ghoul is scheduled for release later this year and has a demo available on Steam.
Captain Victor Stormbeard And The Undead Treasure - An upcoming C64 platformer from KD Software gets a demo
KD Software has released a playable demo for their upcoming Commodore 64 platform adventure game, Captain Victor Stormbeard and the Undead Treasure. The demo allows players to experience the first level, featuring 21 interconnected screens, enemies, secrets, and treasures. The game features a dark narrative with souls-like design elements, where players control a pirate captain exploring a cursed island overrun by the undead.
No Rest for the Wicked 1.0 launches on PS5 and PC in October – Xbox and Switch 2 are still to come
Moon Studios announced that No Rest for the Wicked will launch its 1.0 version in October for PC and PlayStation 5, with Xbox and Nintendo Switch 2 versions to follow. The full release will add over 60 hours of new content, including new areas, bosses, enemies, a horde mode, and a revamped class system. Founders who purchase before July 10th on PC or pre-order on PS5 will receive exclusive in-game items and a custom tag.
'No Rest For The Wicked', The ARPG Soulslike From Ori Dev, Is Officially Coming To Switch 2
Moon Studios has officially confirmed that its action RPG, No Rest for the Wicked, will be released on Nintendo Switch at a later date. The game is launching on PC and PlayStation 5 on October 27th, with the full 1.0 release including over 60 hours of content.
September 2026 Is Packed With Games Trying To Avoid GTA 6
With Grand Theft Auto VI set to release in November, many game developers are strategically launching their titles in September to avoid direct competition. September 2026 is particularly crowded with anticipated releases across various genres, including The Blood of Dawnwalker, Halloween, Phantom Blade Zero, Marvel's Wolverine, Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV, Dune Awakening, Control Resonant, and Onimusha: Way of the Sword.
No Rest for the Wicked confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2, from Ori dev
Moon Studios has confirmed that its dark action RPG, No Rest for the Wicked, is in development for the Nintendo Switch 2. The studio, also known for the Ori series, has not yet provided a release window for the Switch 2 version. The game features soulslike combat, crafting, and a story about a holy order fighting an ancient plague.
