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Off The Grid dishes out 50% bonus XP on accounts and Battle Pass all weekend
Gunzilla Games is offering a weekend XP boost for Off The Grid, increasing both Account and Battle Pass XP by 50% until Sunday at 4 PM CET. This promotion aims to reward players for progress ahead of the game's full launch in October 2026. Off The Grid is a free-to-play cyberpunk extraction royale built on Unreal Engine 5, featuring optional blockchain elements.
Dive into the Magical World, Mechanics and Creatures Coming to Smalland 2: Lost Realms
Smalland 2: Lost Realms, the follow-up to Smalland: Survive the Wilds, is set to launch on Xbox Series X|S later this year. This prequel introduces an expanded world with new mechanics including an evolved crafting system, creature companions, and the ability to swim. Developed using Unreal Engine 5, the game promises a richer survival and exploration experience.
PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium Games For July 2026 Revealed
Sony has announced the lineup of games coming to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers in July 2026. The offerings include titles like Rise of the Ronin, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, and Dying Light, with some games available starting July 15 and others rolling out later in the month. Premium subscribers will also gain access to classic titles such as Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy and Indigo Prophecy.
How The Coalition and NVIDIA are Building Gears of War: E-Day for PC
The Coalition and NVIDIA are partnering to enhance the PC version of Gears of War: E-Day, built on Unreal Engine 5 and DirectX 12. The collaboration will integrate NVIDIA's GeForce RTX technologies, including ray tracing, DLSS 4.5 with Dynamic Multi Frame Generation and Super Resolution, and Reflex for improved performance and visual fidelity. The game will also support AMD FSR, Unreal Engine TSR, Intel XeSS, and Advanced Shader Delivery for broad hardware optimization and reduced load times.
The Witcher Remake’s Open World Will Need Changes for Pacing, Says Original’s Lead Story Designer
Artur Ganszyniec, the original lead story designer for The Witcher, believes the upcoming remake's transition to an open-world structure will require significant adjustments to narrative pacing. He highlights how the original game's linear design allowed for precise control over story beats, a challenge that will need careful consideration in the remake developed by Fool's Theory using Unreal Engine 5.
Pick Your Poison | The Sinking City 2 Opens Pre-orders with New Trailer Ahead of August 18 Launch
Frogwares has opened pre-orders for The Sinking City 2, a Lovecraftian survival horror game launching on August 18, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The game will be priced at $49.99 USD for the Standard Edition, with the studio citing a desire to be fair to players. A new trailer and PC specifications have also been released.
Project Awakening Development Will Now “Really Accelerate”, Says Studio
Cygames announced that development on Project Awakening will significantly accelerate, with staff from Granblue Fantasy: Relink joining the team. The studio is switching from its in-house Cyllista engine to Unreal Engine 5 to achieve "hyper-photorealism." The game's action tempo will be slower and more tactical than Granblue Fantasy: Relink, emphasizing weighty combat and realistic monster behaviors.
MONGIL: STAR DIVE RELEASES MAJOR VERSION 1.2 SUMMER UPDATE FEATURING TWO NEW 5-STAR CHARACTERS
Netmarble has released a major Version 1.2 summer update for its action RPG MONGIL: STAR DIVE, introducing two new 5-Star characters, Francis: Summer Dive! and Verna: Summer Dive!. The update includes a limited-time "An Unforgettable First Summer Dive!" event on a new seasonal map, a new Dispatch System for automated resource gathering, and various gameplay improvements. MONGIL: STAR DIVE is built with Unreal Engine 5 and is the successor to the mobile RPG Monster Taming.
NTE: Version 1.2 “999 Nights” Launches Today
NTE (Neverness to Everness) has launched its Version 1.2 update, titled "999 Nights," across all platforms including PC, PlayStation 5, iOS, and Android. This update introduces a new tabletop-inspired RPG adventure set on the Warren Continent, featuring new characters, limited-time gacha boards for obtaining characters Shinku and Iroi, a new vehicle called the Draco, and new in-game events like "Shadow-n-Seek" and "Going, Going, Gone!" The update also adds new mechanics such as Riichi Mahjong and Sea Angler.
After 8 years and no new releases, Undead Labs' biggest contribution to Xbox is the tech it leaves behind
Despite not releasing new games in eight years, Undead Labs, acquired by Xbox Game Studios in 2018, has made significant technological contributions. Their 'Shared Save' technology, initially developed for State of Decay 2 and later expanded, enabled Obsidian's Grounded and will support State of Decay 3's larger communities. This tech allows for shared world-data as a cloud save, reducing the need for dedicated servers.
10 Best Looking Games of 2026 So Far
This article ranks the 10 best-looking games released in the first half of 2026, highlighting advancements in graphical fidelity and immersive world design. Titles like Resident Evil Requiem, RIDE 6, and Forza Horizon 6 are praised for their stunning visuals, character models, and environmental details, showcasing how current hardware allows developers to blur the line between reality and virtual worlds.
New Playable Demo of ‘Escape From Umbra’ Now Available on GOG and Steam
WildSphere has released a free playable demo for their upcoming psychological horror and puzzle game, Escape From Umbra, on Steam and GOG. The demo offers a 10-15 minute preview of the game's mechanics and story. The full game is set to launch on July 10, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch, with pre-orders available on Xbox consoles.
Japanese Art: How Expeditions: Samurai Is Bringing Nippon to Life
THQ Nordic and Campfire Cabal released a developer diary for Expeditions: Samurai, detailing the game's artistic vision inspired by Japanese art and culture. The video showcases concept art, character customization, and the use of Unreal Engine 5. The upcoming historical RPG will feature fully customized character models in dialogue and dynamic companion facial expressions, and is set to launch on PC via Early Access this summer.
Making a gargantuan game like Borderlands 4
Gearbox Software's creative director Graeme Timmins and global creative executive Andrew Reiner discuss the development of Borderlands 4 on the Game Developer Podcast. They cover managing large teams, using Unreal Engine 5, and Gearbox's candid communication strategy. The conversation also touches on CEO Randy Pitchford's approach to player engagement.
Remothered Is Getting The Unreal Engine 5 Treatment With Two Full Remasters
Stormind Games has announced that Remothered: Tormented Fathers and Remothered: Broken Porcelain are being remastered in Unreal Engine 5 for modern platforms including PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. These remasters aim to enhance visuals and fix legacy bugs while preserving the original gameplay and atmosphere of the psychological survival horror titles.
Ships At Sea’s Biggest Update Yet Launches July 3
Misc Games announced that the significant Early Access update v0.8.7 for its maritime simulator, Ships At Sea, will launch on July 3 for Windows PC via Steam. This update introduces the IMT 9604, a large offshore service ship that acts as a mobile base, and adds new wind farm jobs. The update also increases dedicated server capacity to 16 players and includes various gameplay improvements.
STORMIND GAMES ANNOUNCES REMOTHERED: TORMENTED FATHERS REMASTERED AND REMOTHERED: BROKEN PORCELAIN REMASTERED
Stormind Games has announced remastered editions of Remothered: Tormented Fathers and Remothered: Broken Porcelain, rebuilt in Unreal Engine 5 with significant visual and technical upgrades. These remasters aim to enhance the original gameplay and atmosphere while preserving the core identity of the survival horror series. The company also confirmed that a third installment in the Remothered franchise is planned for release later this year.
Remothered: Tormented Fathers Remastered and Remothered: Broken Porcelain Remastered announced for Nintendo Switch 2
Stormind Games has announced remastered versions of Remothered: Tormented Fathers and Remothered: Broken Porcelain for the Nintendo Switch 2, slated for a 2026 release. These updated titles utilize Unreal Engine 5, featuring significant visual and technical enhancements while retaining the original gameplay and atmosphere of the survival horror series.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered launches for Switch 2 in August
Bethesda has announced that The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered will launch for the Nintendo Switch 2 on August 11th. The port, developed by Virtuos, will feature Switch 2-specific enhancements like motion controls and touch screen support, targeting 900p 30fps in handheld and 1080p 30fps docked using DLSS upscaling. The game utilizes Unreal Engine 5 for its modern visuals.
PS5's latest firmware update just started rolling out, here's what you need to know
Sony has begun rolling out a new PlayStation 5 system software update, version 26.04-13.42.00, which focuses on improving system performance and stability. Separately, The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered is confirmed to release on Nintendo Switch 2 on August 11th, with its physical version containing the full game on cartridge and targeting 900p/30fps handheld and 1080p/30fps docked.
