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Monthly Video Game Releases: April 1st to 30th | Console Creatures
Console Creatures provides a comprehensive list of video game releases scheduled for April 2026 across various platforms including PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Meta Quest, iOS, and Android. The article details full game releases, DLC, expansions, and early access titles, with a preview of major May 2026 releases.
The Boys Review - Pass the Compound V This Needs Saving | XR Source
Realcast Inc's VR puzzler Le Dino Labo for Meta Quest offers an enjoyable experience, though it is quite short. The game focuses on casual palaeontology and puzzle-solving.
Roblox rival and Deus Ex dev the latest to be hit by video game layoffs
The video game industry is experiencing widespread layoffs, with major companies like Epic Games and Eidos-Montréal reducing their workforces. Even successful titles like Fortnite are not immune, as Epic Games let go of 1,000 employees. Several studios, including Rec Room and Ivy Road, are shutting down entirely due to financial difficulties and a challenging market, particularly in VR.
Biggest Game Releases of April 2026
This article highlights upcoming game releases scheduled for April 2026, including Crimson Desert, Saros, and the official Ken Shiro reveal trailer for Fist of the North Star. It also touches on gameplay overviews for Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game and PAYDAY: Aces High, alongside mentions of Pokemon Champions and Zero Parades.
PAYDAY: Aces High Plans a Quest and SteamVR Heist in 2026
Friendly Fire Studios announced that their survival shooter A Long Survive will launch on PlayStation VR2 and SteamVR in April, featuring crossplay. The article also mentions that PAYDAY: Aces High is planning a Quest and SteamVR release in 2026.
If You See a Cat Brings Atsushi Wada’s Festival-Recognized VR Story to Steam on April 2
The VR story 'If You See a Cat' by animator Atsushi Wada is coming to Steam on April 2, 2026, for $19.99. Developed by Komodo, the experience allows players to view the world from the perspective of a cat observing a boy with mental distress, blending animation, film, and interactive storytelling. The project has previously received recognition at film festivals like Venice and Rotterdam.
All On Board! Expands Its VR lineup with Hamlet: The Village Building Game
All On Board!, a VR board game platform, has added Hamlet: The Village Building Game to its catalog in partnership with Mighty Boards. The game is now available on Meta Quest and Steam, offering a competitive yet cooperative medieval village building and economic strategy experience for 2 to 4 players. A free demo is also available on Steam.
Experience the Award-Winning Dark Fantasy Adventure, The Midnight Walk, Now Available on Nintendo Switch 2™
The award-winning dark fantasy adventure, The Midnight Walk, has launched on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and PC. Developed by MoonHood and published by Fast Travel Games, the game features a unique claymation art style and is also available in VR on PlayStation VR2 and PC. The Midnight Walk is priced at $29.99 USD.
Dimensional Double Shift Sporelando Expansion Launching April 23
Owlchemy Labs is launching the Sporelando expansion for its VR title Dimensional Double Shift on April 23 for Meta Quest and Android XR. The expansion introduces a new suburban swamp setting where players control sentient fungi and engage in tasks like repairing bio-mechanical golf carts and serving local cuisine. CEO Andrew Eiche stated the dimension was inspired by the concept of 'Florida Man' being a sentient mushroom, blending the mundane with the absurd for chaotic co-op gameplay.
VR boxing rhythm game Beat the Beats reaches SteamVR and Quest on April 2!
The VR boxing rhythm game Beat the Beats will be released on SteamVR, Meta Quest, and Pico 4 on April 2. A free content update with new tracks and modes is now available for the PlayStation VR2 version. The game features realistic boxing punches across electronic music tracks.
MMO Week in Review: EverQuest celebrates 27 years and a lawsuit settlement in its favor
EverQuest celebrated its 27th anniversary with a lawsuit settlement that favors Daybreak Game Company, keeping emulators offline. This week also saw layoffs at Amazon for Lost Ark developers, Facebook scaling back VR metaverse ambitions, and discussions around various MMORPG updates and industry trends.
Report: PlayStation's Firesprite Studio Almost Made Breaking Bad VR, as Well as a Sci-Fi Horror Game
A report details two unreleased projects from PlayStation's Firesprite studio: a canceled Breaking Bad VR experience and an unannounced sci-fi horror game. These titles were reportedly in development before being shelved.
Robo Recall: Unplugged Review - Still Robo-Bashing Excellence | XR Source
Robo Recall: Unplugged continues to offer an excellent robo-bashing experience on the Meta Quest platform. The game provides engaging action and remains a strong title for VR enthusiasts.
Orbital Overdrive Lands on Steam with a Brilliant Risk That’ll Make You Sweat
Orbital Overdrive, a roguelite twin-stick arena shooter from Horsefly Games, has launched on Steam. The game features a unique currency system where player score doubles as in-game currency for upgrades or permanent XP. It also includes full VR support via OpenXR and 2-4 player local co-op, with a 10% launch discount.
Death Stranding 2 PC Launch Set for March 19 With New Modes, VR Training, and PS5 Update
Kojima Productions announced that Death Stranding 2: On The Beach will launch on PC on March 19, 2026, with simultaneous updates for the PlayStation 5 version. The PC version will feature enhanced graphics, upscaling technologies, and uncapped frame rates, while both platforms will receive new modes, including a high-difficulty challenge and a VR training area. The game continues Sam's journey to save humanity in an open-world action-adventure setting.
The Mission Is a Go - Unseen Diplomacy 2 Out Today
Unseen Diplomacy 2 has officially launched out of Early Access on Meta Quest and Steam VR, priced at $18.99. The VR spy adventure developed by Triangular Pixels features a 1.0 update adding Quest 2 support, new rooms, climax areas, and the ability to buy health and inventory upgrades. The game also includes achievements, bug fixes, and mixed reality integration for Meta Quest 3 players.
Beloved PSVR2 Rhythm Game Synth Riders Adds Key Features with Free Update
Kluge Interactive has released a free 'Level UP!' update for the PlayStation VR2 rhythm game Synth Riders. The update introduces a new leveling system with detailed stat tracking, player level comparisons, and a more guided experience for new players. While initially delayed, the update is expected to be live for all users.
Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 536: Legendary Cooperation
The Official PlayStation Podcast episode 536 features discussions on upcoming releases like The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin, MLB The Show 26, Crimson Desert, and Death Stranding 2. The episode includes an interview with Darren Bridges, Lead Designer at Sucker Punch, about Ghost of Yōtei Legends, and highlights updates for Helldivers 2, Tomb Raider I-III Remastered, and Little Nightmares: Altered Echoes for PS VR2.
Bootstrap Island VR Survival Game Exits Early Access with Epic Story Conclusion
Bootstrap Island, a VR survival game, has officially exited early access after two years, concluding the narrative arc of its protagonist, Daniel. The full release introduces a local tribe system, enhancing gameplay with communication and trading mechanics, and offers a Custom Mode for adjustable survival parameters. The developers at Bootstrap Studios emphasize the game's commitment to immersive VR storytelling and its potential to influence future narrative design in the medium.
Everything Announced at the Future Games Show Spring Showcase and FGS Live From GDC on March 12, 2026
The Future Games Show Spring Showcase and FGS Live From GDC presented over 40 upcoming games. Highlights included world premieres for Cordura, The 7th Guest Remake, Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns, and ReVamp. New trailers and gameplay were shown for titles like Dave The Diver: In the Jungle, Stupid Never Dies, Project Shadowglass, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, and Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes, among many others across various genres and platforms.