The Adventures of Elliot: The Millenium Tales Feels Set to Be a Winner for Square Enix
Square Enix’s upcoming action‑RPG The Adventures of Elliot: The Millenium Tales impressed reviewers during a PlayStation 5 preview, showcasing era‑shifting dungeons, tighter level design and fresh weapon types like the spear. Quality‑of‑life tweaks now display button‑weapon mappings and faster movement, while the UI highlights shrine‑driven upgrades. The game runs noticeably smoother on PS5 than the earlier Switch 2 demo, hinting at a polished final console version. The title is slated for a June 18 launch on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC and Switch 2.
.hack//G.U. 20th Anniversary Gets Celebrated with a New Illustration and Merchandise
CyberConnect2 is marking the 20th anniversary of the .hack//G.U. series with a new illustration drawn by original character designer Seiichiro Hosokawa. The artwork appears on a 60 × 35 cm mat priced at ¥3,850 (about $28) and will be sold worldwide through the...
Granblue Fantasy: Relink Endless Ragnarok Showcases 22 'Meet the Crew' Character Trailers for New Players
Cygames unveiled 22 new “Meet the Crew” trailers for Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok, introducing each base‑game character alongside its English voice actor. The videos are aimed at Nintendo Switch 2 owners and players who have yet to experience the title....
Where Winds Meet Showcases Second Major Expansion "Imperial Palace" Coming Soon with 1.7
NetEase Games and Everstone Studio announced the second major expansion, “Imperial Palace,” for the open‑world Wuxia ARPG Where Winds Meet, slated for late May. The roadmap also includes a limited‑time Panda cosmetic priced at $0.99, a new Gauntlets weapon, Homesteads...
Monochrome Mobius Summary Manga Published Ahead of Utawarerumono: Past and Present Rediscovered's Release
Aquaplus has posted a 33‑page manga chapter on its Japanese site that recaps the pre‑game storyline of Monochrome Mobius, serving as a narrative bridge to the upcoming title Utawarerumono: Past and Present Rediscovered. The comic is currently only available in...
Blue Archive Will Get Official Steam Deck Support and Controller Support After May 26
Nexon announced that its anime‑style RPG Blue Archive will receive official Steam Deck support and full controller compatibility in an update slated for on or after May 26, varying by region. The game, already playable on iOS, Android, and PC, currently...
Starbites Review
Starbites is an indie turn‑based RPG that starts slowly but grows into a deep, customizable experience. Players guide salvager Lukida and her mech‑riding party through a desert world, unlocking skill trees, mech frames, engines and cores that shape combat tactics....
Battle Suit Aces Is Now Available on iOS and Android via the Crunchyroll Game Vault
Outersloth and Trinket Studios have expanded their sci‑fi card‑battling RPG Battle Suit Aces to iOS and Android via the Crunchyroll Game Vault. The title originally launched on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC in October 2023 after a June 2024 announcement....
The Thaumaturge, Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn, and Enotria Join the PS Plus Game Catalog From May 19
Sony announced that three new titles—The Thaumaturge, Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn, and Enotria: The Last Song—will join the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog on May 19, 2026. The games span turn‑based tactical combat, souls‑lite action, and action‑RPG exploration, broadening the service’s genre mix....
Starshard Brigands Is Coming to PC via Steam in 2027
Zomia Studio announced that its indie dungeon‑crawler *Starshard Brigands* will launch on Steam in 2027 for both Japanese and English audiences. The game features a classless, free‑form character creator, a sprawling non‑linear skill tree, and random equipment affixes. Players can interact...
Echoes of Aincrad Ultimate Edition Exclusive Sword Art Online Unanswered//Butterfly Anime Teaser Released
Bandai Namco released a fresh teaser for the Unanswered//butterfly anime, an exclusive short that ships only with the Echoes of Aincrad Ultimate Edition. The game is slated for a July 10 launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Fans...
Next Stellar Blade to Be Self-Published by Shift Up, Development Progressing Smoothly
Shift Up announced that its upcoming *Stellar Blade* sequel will be self‑published, a shift disclosed in its Q1 2026 earnings. Development of the sequel is on schedule and meeting quality targets, with the studio adopting a first‑party service model for marketing...
Crimson Desert Patch 1.06.00 Is Now Available Bringing in the Extraction Feature, Special Mounts, and More
Pearl Abyss has launched Crimson Desert version 1.06.00 worldwide, adding an Extraction system, a suite of special mounts, a Display Sheath toggle, Night Tone Mode, and numerous quality‑of‑life tweaks. The update is live on PlayStation 5, PC (Steam) and macOS, with...
Path of Exile 2: Return of the Ancients Brings Major Endgame Changes and More on May 29
Grinding Gear Games is rolling out the "Return of the Ancients" update for Path of Exile 2 on May 29, adding more than 50 hours of end‑game content before the full 1.0 launch slated for 2026. The patch introduces a reimagined Atlas tree,...
Get to Know the Major Enemies and Demon Skills in Demon Kill Demon ~Yomi 1984~
Experience has unveiled new details for its upcoming Switch RPG Demon Kill Demon ~Yomi 1984~, slated for a May 28 launch in Japan. The press release outlines four new Demon Skills, including the MP‑draining D Buster Cannon and the equipment‑selecting Pandora Hack....
Control Resonant Will Be Xbox Play Anywhere, Remedy Is Taking Handheld Devices Into Account for Performance
Remedy Entertainment confirmed that Control Resonant will launch as an Xbox Play Anywhere title, allowing a single purchase to grant access on Xbox Series consoles and Xbox on PC. The announcement also highlights that the studio is actively optimizing the game...
Hololive Indie Action-Adventure Game An Automaton's Journey Releases for PC via Steam on June 4
Hololive’s indie label, CCMC Corporation, announced the Steam launch of Xyros Games’ action‑adventure title An Automaton's Journey on June 4. Players control Hololive English –Justice– Vtuber Cecilia Immergreen in a 2D Zelda‑style open world featuring eight dungeons and a cast of...
1985 PC-8801 Version of Hydlide II Gets an EGG Console Port to PC Steam on May 15
D4 Enterprise announced that its EGG Console port of Hydlide II: Shine of Darkness – the original 1985 PC‑8801 version – will launch on Steam on May 15, 2026. The Steam page confirms the release date, while the game will retain Japanese...
Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok Introduces Maglielle and Gallanza in New Character Trailers
Cygames released English and Japanese trailers unveiling two new playable characters, Maglielle and Gallanza, for the Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok expansion. The expansion, which bundles the base game with new content, launches on July 9, 2026 for PS4, PS5, Nintendo...
Pokemon FireRed Version and LeafGreen Version Have Sold over 4 Million Units in Six Weeks of Launching
Nintendo reported that the Switch ports of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen have sold a combined 4 million copies within six weeks of launch. The figure aggregates sales across all languages and regions, reflecting strong demand for classic titles on the hybrid console. The...
Pokemon Legends: Z-A Has Sold 12.79 Million Copies as of March 31, 2026
Nintendo reported that Pokémon Legends: Z‑A moved 12.79 million units worldwide through December 31 2025. The breakdown shows 8.85 million copies on the original Switch and 3.94 million on the new Switch 2 edition. Digital purchases of the Switch 2 version are folded into the overall Switch total,...
ZA/UM Shares Features & Gameplay Trailer for Zero Parades: For Dead Spies
ZA/UM released a new features and gameplay trailer for its upcoming psychedelic espionage RPG *Zero Parades: For Dead Spies*, highlighting 15 character skills and a novel mental‑state system of Fatigue, Anxiety, and Delirium. The game follows burnt‑out spy Hershel Wilk...
Persona 30th Anniversary Jazz Album Vinyl Announced with Pre-Orders Now Live
iam8bit and Atlus have unveiled the Persona 30th Anniversary Jazz Album, a vinyl compilation featuring the Blueshift Big Band’s jazz renditions of iconic Persona tracks. The album is available for pre‑order at $31.99 on iam8bit, with a limited‑edition Blue Butterfly...
Alabaster Dawn Is Now Available via Steam Early Access
Radical Fish Games has released its action RPG Alabaster Dawn on Steam Early Access, offering a launch discount and a special 5% bundle discount for CrossCode owners. The title is Steam Deck Verified, allowing seamless play on Valve’s handheld. A...
Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail - EP8 Mini Album Is Now Available for Purchase Digitally
Square Enix released the Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail – EP8 mini‑album as a digital‑only product, featuring six tracks that total 33 minutes. The collection pulls music from patches 7.41 through 7.5 and includes a Dawntrail rendition of Final Fantasy V’s iconic “The...
Moon: Remix RPG Adventure From Onion Games Is Now Steam Deck Verified
Onion Games announced that Moon: Remix RPG Adventure has received a Steam update that adds full Steam Deck support, earning Valve’s Steam Deck Verified badge. The 1997 PS1 cult classic, previously localized for Switch and later released on PS4 and...
Steins;Gate Re:Boot Launches August 20 for Xbox Series, PS5, Switch 2, PS4, Switch, and Steam in Japan
Mages announced that Steins;Gate Re:Boot will launch on August 20 in Japan across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch 2, Switch, and Steam. The release adds console versions to a title previously confirmed only for PC, creating a simultaneous multi‑platform debut. Subtitle...
Gothic III Classic Launches on November 24 for Nintendo Switch 2 Alongside the PS5 and Xbox Series Versions
THQ Nordic announced that Gothic III Classic will launch on November 24 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. The Switch 2 edition will be sold as a Game‑Key Card, with physical pre‑orders now live on Amazon. All three console releases will feature...
The Music of Square Enix - Magic, Memories and Melodies Is a Confident Celebration of Decades of Live Concerts
Square Enix launched "The Music of Square Enix – Magic, Memories and Melodies," a live‑orchestra tour that showcases music from its entire catalog rather than a single franchise. Produced by the Distant Worlds team, the tour features iconic pieces such as Kingdom...
Archetype Entertainment Shares Gameplay for Exodus Showcasing Conversations, Stealth, and Explorable Locales
Archetype Entertainment released five new gameplay clips for its upcoming title Exodus, highlighting conversation choices, stealth encounters, and diverse environments such as a sprawling city, molten ruins, and a frozen alien world. The footage shows Jun Aslan interacting with companions,...
Creature Collector RPG LumenTale: Memories of Trey Launches on May 26 for Nintendo Switch and PC
Team17 and indie developer Beehive Studios announced that LumenTale: Memories of Trey will release on May 26, 2026 for Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam. The creature‑collector RPG, which began as a 2023 Kickstarter that raised €160,948 (about $175,000), offers...
Quartet 1.4 with New Game Plus, Nightmare Difficulty, and Dev Commentary Targeting End of the Month for PC
Something Classic Games announced that its indie pixel‑art RPG Quartet will receive a 1.4 update by the end of May. The patch introduces a New Game Plus mode, a Nightmare difficulty that unlocks in NG+, and a developer commentary track. Quartet’s...
Crimson Desert Patch 1.05.00 Is Now Available Bringing in the Rematch and Re-Blockade Features
Pearl Abyss released Crimson Desert version 1.05.00 worldwide, adding the Rematch and Re‑blockade systems along with new legendary pets and a mountain boar creature. The update rolls out on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam PC, while a macOS version is pending....
System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster Is Coming to Switch 2
Nightdive Studios confirmed that the System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster will be released for Nintendo’s upcoming Switch 2 console. The announcement was made via social media, but it provided no specific launch window or storefront link, and the eShop currently lists...
Hades II - Behind the Music at Abbey Road Studios Video Showcases Four Songs
Supergiant Games released a new "Behind the Music" video filmed at Abbey Road Studios, featuring four tracks from the upcoming Hades II. The showcase includes "Mountain of the Gods," "Olympus Aflame," "Father of All Monsters," and the end‑theme "Time Belongs to...
Tales of Festival 2026 Will Have Live Performances by Hanako Oku and DEEN
Bandai Namco announced that Tales of Festival 2026 will take place at Yokohama Buntai on July 4‑5, featuring live performances by singers Hanako Oku and the pop group DEEN. Oku will appear on July 4, performing the opening and ending themes of Tales...
Alabaster Dawn Is Steam Deck Verified Ahead of Its Early Access Launch on May 7
Radical Fish Games announced that its action RPG Alabaster Dawn earned a Steam Deck “Verified” rating from Valve ahead of its early‑access launch on May 7. The verification confirms full functionality on the handheld, though the rating notes the absence of...
Kyoto Xanadu Rei and Fuka Character Trailers Published with More Gameplay Details
Nihon Falcom unveiled the first character trailers for Kyoto Xanadu: The Blooming Phantom, spotlighting protagonist Rei Kamiya and heroine Fuka Rikudo. The publisher also detailed the game’s combat mechanics, including combo attacks, parries, flash attacks and elemental bullets, as well...
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era Is Now Available in Early Access for PC Steam and Xbox PC Game Preview
Unfrozen Studio has launched Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era in early access on Steam and Xbox PC Game Preview, pricing it at $39.99 with a 25% launch discount through May 13. The title, the first new entry in the...
Utawarerumono: Past and Present Rediscovered Has More Characters, Battle Features, and Town Features
Aquaplus released an information batch for Utawarerumono: Past and Present Rediscovered, unveiling five new characters and expanded gameplay mechanics. The update highlights exclusive combat commands for Shunya, Oshtor, and Mikazuchi, as well as new battle systems like Soulstones, Okugi skills,...
Eorzean Symphony: Final Fantasy XIV Orchestral Album Vol. 4 Blu-Ray Launches on June 24
Square Enix announced the June 24 release of Eorzean Symphony: Final Fantasy XIV Orchestral Album Vol. 4 on Blu‑ray. The two‑disc set pairs a newly mastered orchestral arrangement album with concert footage from the December 2025 Tokyo International Forum performance. It spans...
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Will Be on PlayStation Plus for PS5 on May 5
Sony announced its May 2026 PlayStation Plus monthly lineup, adding the action‑RPG Wuchang: Fallen Feathers for PS5. The title will be accessible to all three subscription tiers starting May 5, provided users add it to their library. The game, a Souls‑like set in the...
Ariana and the Elder Codex Is Now Available for PC Steam
Idea Factory International announced that the side‑scrolling action RPG Ariana and the Elder Codex is now available on PC via Steam, following its earlier launch on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. The Steam release includes both English and Japanese voice‑overs and...
Tales of Arise - Beyond the Dawn Edition Showcases Alphen in a New Character Trailer
Bandai Namco unveiled a new character trailer spotlighting Alphen for the upcoming Switch 2 version of Tales of Arise – Beyond the Dawn Edition. The enhanced edition will arrive on May 22 and will run at 1080p in both docked and handheld...
Blades of Fire 2.0 Showcases Transmutation and Photo Mode in New Videos
505 Games and MercurySteam have rolled out the second episode of a weekly Blades of Fire 2.0 feature showcase, highlighting the new Transmutation system. The update, arriving on Steam on May 14, also brings DLSS 4, New Game Plus, a Titanium challenge level, additional...
Edge of Memories Soundtrack Preview Album Released on Spotify and Apple Music Featuring Five Tracks
Nacon and Midgar Studio have launched the "Edge of Memories Original Game Soundtrack – Discovery Edition," a five‑track preview album now streaming worldwide on Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer and other services. The EP showcases compositions by Cédric Menendez, Mariam Abounnasr and...
Monster Hunter Outlanders Closed Beta Test 2 Is Now Live, New Adventurers and Radiant Monsters Revealed
Tencent Games' TiMi Studio Group and Capcom have opened the second closed beta for Monster Hunter Outlanders on iOS and Android, covering 11 regions including the United States and Europe. The beta introduces the original continent of Aesoland, new Adventurer...
The Blood of Dawnwalker Launches September 3 for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC
Bandai Namco and Polish studio Rebel Wolves announced that their debut dark‑fantasy RPG *The Blood of Dawnwalker* will launch on September 3 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. Pre‑orders are live, with a standard edition, a Day One edition, an Eclipse edition...
Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta Is Now Available for Nintendo Switch
XSEED Games announced that Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta is now available on Nintendo Switch, bringing the action‑RPG to the console with enhanced visuals and a choice between the original and a newly rearranged soundtrack. The title, originally released on PS Vita...
Guild Wars Reforged Launches This Summer for iOS and Android
ArenaNet announced that Guild Wars Reforged will debut on iOS and Android this summer as a free, ad‑supported client. Players can purchase standalone add‑ons—$6.99 for Prophecies, $9.99 for Eye of the North, and $5.99 for the Bonus Mission Pack—to unlock...