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Chorus Worldwide and Indie-us Games to Co-Exhibit at BitSummit PUNCH, Featuring Five Titles Including the Just-Released Coffee Talk Tokyo
Chorus Worldwide and Indie-us Games will co-exhibit at BitSummit PUNCH, showcasing five titles including the newly released Coffee Talk Tokyo. The joint booth will also feature three new publishing announcements and exclusive giveaways for titles like UNDEFEATED: Genesis, Flowers for You, Moses & Plato: Last Train to Clawville, and Kernel Hearts.
NBA The Run Officially Launches on June 9 - GameHaunt
NBA The Run, an arcade basketball game developed by Play by Play Studios, is set to launch on June 9, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. Priced at $29.99 for the Standard Edition, the game utilizes Unreal Engine 5 and features true rollback netcode for online play. It aims to blend classic streetball gameplay with modern technology and includes over 30 NBA stars.
Subnautica 2 Achieves 1 Million Copies Sold in First Hour of Launch - GameHaunt
Subnautica 2 achieved over 1 million copies sold within its first hour of launching into Early Access on May 14, 2026, topping Steam's sales charts. The sequel introduces optional 4-player co-op with cross-play between PC and Xbox, a new planet named Zazura, and is built on Unreal Engine 5. It features new tools like the Tadpole submersible and the Biomod upgrade system.
Yoshi And The Mysterious Book Game Engine Seemingly Revealed
Information surfaced suggesting that Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, a Nintendo Switch exclusive, is powered by Unreal Engine 5. This detail was reportedly found within the game's preload licenses, with previous title Yoshi's Crafted World using Unreal Engine 4.
Subnautica 2 Launches Into Early Access After Surpassing 1 Million Sales | Invision Game Community
Unknown Worlds has launched Subnautica 2 into Early Access on PC and Xbox platforms, with the game already selling over 1 million copies and topping Steam's charts. The sequel introduces optional co-op for up to four players, enhanced visuals powered by Unreal Engine 5, and new underwater biomes for exploration. The developers plan to work closely with the community throughout the Early Access period.
Turn down these five Subnautica 2 settings from Epic to High for a massive frame rate boost
Subnautica 2, now in early access, can see significant frame rate improvements by adjusting five key graphics settings from Epic to High. These adjustments, including global illumination, shadows, view distance, shading, and effects, provide a substantial performance boost across various GPUs. The game utilizes Unreal Engine 5's Lumen technology, and while direct toggles are absent, lowering these settings can yield major gains without drastically impacting visual quality.
Subnautica 2 Preview – Co-Op, Bigger Worlds, and a Return to Survival Horror
Subnautica 2 is set to launch into early access on May 14th, building upon the foundation of the original game with larger worlds and a return to survival horror elements. The sequel will feature a completely redesigned base building system, a modular vehicle called the Tadpole, and introduce co-op play for up to four players while maintaining a strong single-player focus. Developed with Unreal Engine 5, the game promises enhanced environmental interactions and a more reactive world.
Subnautica 2 Early Access Might Be An Excellent Follow Up | Console Creatures
Subnautica 2 is launching into Early Access on May 14th with significant new features, including optional 4-player co-op with crossplay between PC and Xbox Series X|S. Developed by Unknown Worlds using Unreal Engine 5, the sequel introduces a more unstable ocean world, a BioMod evolution system for player customization, and enhanced base building. The game will be available day one on Game Pass, with a full release planned around 2027.
Live now: Red Rust Pioneers teaser trailer, 4-player co-op frontier survival
Fish in a Bottle, under its Rusty Robot publishing label, has released a new teaser trailer and development update for its co-operative frontier survival game, Red Rust Pioneers. The game, set in 1842, features 4-player co-op, homestead building, and survival mechanics, and is built with community feedback in mind. Developed using Unreal Engine 5.7, Red Rust Pioneers is planned for Early Access on PC in 2026.
Subnautica 2 Early Access – Everything You Need to Know
Subnautica 2 is set to launch into early access on May 14th for Xbox Series X/S and PC, featuring a new planet called Zezura with unique biomes and a mysterious "tree." The game will include optional 4-player co-op, revamped base-building mechanics, new Leviathans, and is developed on Unreal Engine 5. Unknown Worlds plans for the game to remain in early access for at least two years, with no battle passes or paid subscriptions planned.
Call of the Elder Gods Awakens On Game Pass With Lovecraftian Mystery And Mind-Bending Puzzles
Call of the Elder Gods, a spiritual successor to Call of the Sea, has launched on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch, arriving Day One on Xbox Game Pass. Developed by Out of the Blue Games and published by Kwalee, this first-person puzzle adventure blends Lovecraftian mystery with mind-bending puzzles and themes of grief and sanity, utilizing Unreal Engine 5.
SUBNAUTICA 2 SURPASSES 5 MILLION STEAM WISHLISTS AHEAD OF EARLY ACCESS LAUNCH
Unknown Worlds announced that Subnautica 2 has surpassed 5 million wishlists on Steam ahead of its May 14 Early Access launch. The studio's "First Dive Showcase" livestream drew 70,000 peak viewers and highlighted new gameplay systems, vehicles, and base-building features, including enhanced underwater lighting powered by Unreal Engine 5 and an environmental adaptation system. The game will feature optional co-op for up to four players.
Subnautica 2 Surpasses 5M Steam Wishlists
Unknown Worlds announced that Subnautica 2 has surpassed five million Steam wishlists ahead of its May 14 Early Access launch. The underwater survival adventure will feature Unreal Engine 5 graphics and will offer players a Reaper Leviathan Statue blueprint at launch.
From Passion Project to Paris Games Week: How a Three-Person UK Studio Built a Disney-Inspired 3D Platformer in Six Months
FOXBOY Productions, a three-person UK studio, developed Secrets of the Burrow: Vixoria's Quest, a Disney-inspired 3D platformer, in six months using Unreal Engine 5. The game features dual-character gameplay, a unique momentum-based combat system, and is targeting a 2027 release on PC and consoles. The studio showcased a playable vertical slice at Paris Games Week to positive reception.
Gears of War: E-Day’s AAA Triplemania 34 Sponsorship May Indicate September Release
A sponsorship deal between Gears of War: E-Day and WWE for AAA Triplemania 34, taking place September 11th and 13th, suggests a potential September release for the game. Microsoft and The Coalition are expected to reveal more details, including gameplay and the official release date, during a Gears Direct on June 7th. The game is a prequel set on Emergence Day, featuring Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago against the Locust, and is built in Unreal Engine 5 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Edge of Memories Gameplay Overview Unveiled - GameHaunt
Midgar Studio and Nacon have revealed new gameplay for Edge of Memories, an action RPG launching on PC in 2025, with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X versions to follow. The game utilizes Unreal Engine 5, supports NVIDIA DLSS 4.5, and features a real-time combat system with a "Berserk change" mechanic. The soundtrack includes contributions from Yasunori Mitsuda and Emi Evans.
Acting legend Andy Serkis says video games are art: ‘I don’t see any difference between [games] and acting in films or on stage’
Actor Andy Serkis believes video games are a legitimate art form, drawing parallels between game development and acting in film or on stage. He notes the significant growth of the gaming industry and its increasing integration with filmmaking, citing the use of game engines like Unreal Engine 5 in modern movie production.
Conan Exiles whips out a massive Unreal Engine 5 upgrade that includes an 'enhanced endowment slider' to…
Conan Exiles has received a major update, transitioning the survival game to Unreal Engine 5 with significant graphical enhancements including Lumen global illumination and improved character models. The update also integrates the Isle of Siptah expansion into the base map, overhauls the building and journey systems, and adds support for DLSS and FSR 3 technologies. The game is currently available at a 25% discount.
NACON CONNECT 2026: ALL THE ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CONFERENCE
NACON Connect 2026 showcased a diverse range of upcoming games and accessories. New titles announced include the action-RPG Hunter: The Reckoning - Deathwish, the puzzle game Dracula: The Disciple, and the metroidvania Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Rageborn. The event also featured updates on games like The Mound: Omen Of Cthulhu, Edge of Memories, GreedFall: The Dying World, Hell is Us, Ravenswatch, Endurance Motorsport Series, Tour de France 2026, and Hunting Simulator 3, alongside new NACON controllers and an Aston Martin collaboration for steering wheels.
Next Official WRC Game Being Developed by New Studio Grit Games
A new studio named Grit Games is developing the next official WRC title, utilizing Unreal Engine 5. This marks a shift as KT Racing will not be returning to the series.