Gudetama Month of Meh Returns to Hello Kitty Island Adventure
Sanrio’s Hello Kitty Island Adventure is launching its recurring "Month of Meh" event from May 1 to May 31, 2026, celebrating Gudetama and Nisetama‑san. The event introduces an Egg Shrine where players can trade collected yolks for new accessories, clothing, and furniture, and adds a Nisetama Snap quest. Owners of the Wheatflour Wonderland expansion can also participate in a Cogimyun birthday celebration from May 5‑11, which offers exclusive cosmetics. The event is available on Switch, Switch 2, PS5, PC, and iOS via Apple Arcade.
Nekomata Okayu Visual Novel Okayu Nyumu R Will Be in English
Entergram announced that the PC version of the Hololive Vtuber visual novel Okayu Nyumu R will launch on Steam with a full English translation. The game follows the original Okayu Nyumu, which received an English release on consoles in August...
A Date With Death 2 Dating Sim Kickstarter Already Fully Funded
Two and a Half Studios launched the Kickstarter for *A Date with Death 2: Remnants* on April 30, 2026, seeking $28,783. Within a day, more than 2,300 backers pledged over $184,000, guaranteeing full funding when the campaign closes on May...
Dead or Alive 6 Last Round Gets KOF XIV Mai Shiranui and Kula Diamond
Koei Tecmo announced that Dead or Alive 6 Last Round will launch on June 25, 2026 with a crossover DLC featuring King of Fighters XIV versions of Mai Shiranui and Kula Diamond. The DLC includes five debut costumes per character—bunny...
Mappa Makes Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo Anime Video for Final Manga Volume
Mappa released a brief anime promotional video to mark the launch of the third and final volume of the Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo manga on May 1, 2026. The teaser highlights new protagonists Tsurugi and Yuka Okkotsu, the alien Simurian Maru,...
NTE: Neverness to Everness Launches Alongside Twitch Drops Promotion
Neverness to Everness (NTE) launched globally on PS5, PC, and mobile, offering a suite of pre‑registration rewards such as the A‑class character Haniel, Officer Whisker glider skin, 30,000 Beetle Coins and an S‑class character box. The game also introduced a...
Persona Music Fes 2013 Concert Now on YouTube
Atlus has uploaded the full two‑and‑a‑half‑hour Persona Music Fes 2013 concert from Nippon Budokan to YouTube, making it freely accessible worldwide. The Japanese‑only broadcast lacks English subtitles and is the first of three planned releases, with Persona Super Live 2015 and Super...
FFXIV Free Trial Now Includes Shadowbringers Expansion
Square Enix announced that the Final Fantasy XIV free trial now includes the Shadowbringers expansion, joining Heavensward and Stormblood. New players can create up to eight characters, reach level 80, and access all jobs and races from the three expansions....
Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy Gets Clive and Rikku, Appears in More Countries
Square Enix announced on April 28 that the mobile title Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy is adding two new characters—Clive from Final Fantasy XVI and Rikku from Final Fantasy X—while expanding availability to seven additional countries. The update also launches a...
Zenless Zone Zero Phaethon Pyrois Agent Teased
HoYoVerse announced the Season 3 3.0 update for Zenless Zone Zero will add a new Phaethon Agent featuring the Belle and Wise avatar siblings fighting alongside the Etheric Other Pyrois. The teaser confirms the unit is an Ether‑type Attack agent with...
Silent Whispers Is a Time Loop Otome Game
Archosaur and Vvanna have unveiled *Silent Whispers*, a new otome title that blends time‑loop mechanics with first‑person exploration. The game targets PC, Android, and iOS and will adopt a free‑to‑play model, though specific monetization details remain undisclosed. Players will navigate...
Xenosaga: Pied Piper Switch Release Date Set
G-Mode has confirmed that its G-Mode Archives+ port of *Xenosaga: Pied Piper* will launch on Nintendo Switch on April 30, 2026, at midnight Japan Standard Time. The game, originally a 2004 Japanese flip‑phone prequel featuring a young Ziggy, is being...
The Hundred Line Manga and Stage Play Announced
To mark the one‑year anniversary of *The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy*, Too Kyo Games announced a stage‑play adaptation slated for August 8‑16 2026 and a manga serialization launching in Winter 2026 on Manga Up. The stage play will feature ten branching routes, offering...
FuRyu’s Project Alice Is Crymelight
FuRyu has unveiled *Crymelight*, the next entry in its *Crystar* series, confirming it as a roguelike titled Project Alice. The game, themed around Alice in Wonderland, will launch on November 5, 2026 for Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and PC, accompanied by a first trailer...
Aerith, Cloud, and Tifa Don Dresses for FFVII Ever Crisis Corneo Cup Event
Square Enix announced the Corneo Cup: Open Bridal Audition for *Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis*, launching on April 29, 2026. The event features Aerith, Cloud and Tifa in the iconic dresses from *FFVII Remake*, each paired with matching weapons. A trailer reveals the trio...
Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin Spin-Off Mobile Game Shutting Down
Sakuna: Hinuka Junreitan, the mobile spin‑off of the acclaimed Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin, launched on Android and iOS in Japan on February 5, 2026 and will cease operations on July 27, 2026. The shutdown cancels the previously announced PC...
Statues: Junji Ito Story Collection Is as Unsettling as You’d Expect
Viz Media’s new anthology *Statues: Junji Ito Story Collection* brings together ten of the Japanese horror master’s early‑1990s manga, ranging from visceral body‑horror to off‑beat Twilight‑Zone‑style tales. The volume opens with the unsettling "Red Thread" and includes stories like "The...
2 Jobs Arrive in FFXIV Evercold Alongside Evolved Mode
Square Enix announced two brand‑new jobs—a DPS and a Tank—for the upcoming Evercold expansion of Final Fantasy XIV, revealed at the 2026 Anaheim Fan Festival. The update also introduces Reborn and Evolved modes for the 21 legacy jobs, allowing players to...
FFXIV Switch 2 Version Coming, PS4 Support Planned Through 8.3
Square Enix announced a dedicated Final Fantasy XIV version for Nintendo Switch 2, slated for August 2026 with a free one‑month early‑access period. The PS4 client will receive support through patch 8.3, roughly until 2028, after which data limits prevent further...
Final Fantasy XIV X Evangelion Raid Series Announced
At the Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival 2026 in Anaheim, Square Enix announced a crossover 24‑person Alliance raid series based on the Neon Genesis Evangelion anime. The project, supervised by Khara, is tentatively called "Ghosts of Desire" and will span...
FFXIV Same-Region Player Matching Arrives in 7.5X
Square Enix announced at the Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival that the 7.5X patch will introduce same‑region player matching, allowing characters from any world within a region to group together via Party Finder. The feature will be tested first in...
Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc Streaming on Crunchyroll Next Week
Crunchyroll announced that *Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc* will debut on its platform on April 30, 2026. The release is timed with the service's Ani‑May 2026 event, which includes special subscription discounts. The film picks up immediately after...
See Rikku From FFX in Her Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy Trailer
Square Enix released a new trailer confirming that Rikku from Final Fantasy X will join the mobile fighting game Dissociation Duellum Final Fantasy on April 28, 2026. The preview showcases her classic costume, a modern Earth outfit, and four signature...
Bleach X LAM Soul Art Showcase Announced
Japanese retailer Kotowari announced the Bleach x LAM – Soul Art Showcase, a limited‑edition merchandise line featuring LAM’s artwork of five Bleach characters. The collection, priced between ¥330 ($2) and ¥7,700 ($48), will be sold online starting April 24, 2026 and through pop‑up stores...
Final Fantasy XIV Manga Chapters Free During 2026 US Fan Fest
Square Enix is offering free access to select chapters of two Final Fantasy XIV manga series on Manga Up during the 2026 US Fan Festival. The alternate‑universe slice‑of‑life title *Eorzea Academy* (chapters 1.1‑4.1) and the realistic mahjong‑club story *Saki &...
8.8 Honkai Impact 3rd Update Adds Bailu Youyun AstralOp
HoYoVerse announced the 8.8 Honkai Impact 3rd update arriving on April 30, 2026, which introduces Bailu Youyun as the sixth AstralOp character. The new unit is presented as a Data Research Institute director and professor, with teasers highlighting her custom uniform, antler accessory, and...
Next New FuRyu Game Dubbed Project Alice
FuRyu has launched a new X account for an upcoming title dubbed “Project Alice” and posted a cryptic teaser video. The company announced a full reveal on April 25, 2026 at 8:30 pm JST (4:30 am PT/7:30 am ET). The teaser shows a...
Monster Hunter Stories 3 and NieR Replicant Soundtracks Streaming
Capcom and Square Enix have made the soundtracks for Monster Hunter Stories 3 and NieR Replicant available for streaming worldwide. Capcom’s album is limited to Deezer, Spotify and Tidal, while Square Enix distributes its OST across five services, including Amazon, Apple Music...
Shonen Jump One-Shot Manga Hitoner Becomes a Series
Shueisha announced that the one‑shot manga Hitoner, which logged 1.95 million views on Shonen Jump+, will continue as a full series. The new title is being released simultaneously in English, Spanish and Thai through Manga Plus, with the first two chapters already...
Dead by Daylight Attack on Titan Crossover and 2v8 Mode Return
Behaviour Interactive announced that the popular Attack on Titan crossover is returning to Dead by Daylight on April 28, 2026, bringing new survivor and killer skins. The update also revives the 2v8 custom mode, now supporting two fresh maps—Ironworks of Misery and...
Zenless Zone Zero Season 3 Update and Additions Teased
HoYoVerse released a 17‑minute dev video outlining Zenless Zone Zero Season 3, slated for the 2.8 patch on May 6 2026. The update will expand the narrative with Helios Academy legacy powers, new factions, and the Roscaelifer airspace zone featuring Bangboo network and...
NTE: Neverness to Everness Will Get Persona 5 Music
Hotta Studio and Perfect World revealed that the upcoming gacha title NTE: Neverness to Everness will feature two iconic tracks from Atlus' Persona 5—“Beneath the Mask” and “Wake Up Your Hero.” The music will be accessible through an avatar’s walkman or...
Goddess of Victory: NIKKE Gets Pop Star Anis and 3.5 Anniversary Event This Week
Shift Up’s 3.5 Goddess of Victory: NIKKE anniversary drops on April 23, 2026, introducing three new SSR units—Anis: Star, Neon: Vision Eye, and limited‑time Avistar—plus fresh costumes for several characters. The update adds Chapters 45‑46 to the main story and launches the Star Anis event, featuring a "Tracing the...
Okami 20th Anniversary Merchandise and Concert Announced
Capcom launched a dedicated 20th‑anniversary site for *Okami* on April 20, 2026, unveiling a Tokyo concert on April 29 and a second show on December 27, 2026. Two merchandise collections were announced, including a ¥18,700 (~$118) framed art print and a ¥495,000 (~$3,115) large foldable...
New Honkai: Nexus Anima Aspect Exploration Project Beta Test Recruitment Opens
HoYoVerse has opened recruitment for the confidential "Aspect Exploration Project" beta of its upcoming title Honkai: Nexus Anima. The small‑scale test will require participants to be 18 or older, sign an NDA, and play on PC plus Android or iOS,...
Granblue Fantasy Relink: Endless Ragnarok Open Beta Starts Next Week
Cygames will launch a four‑day open beta for Granblue Fantasy Relink: Endless Ragnarok from April 24‑27, 2026 on Switch 2, PS4, PS5 and PC, featuring four quests, cross‑play and new combat mechanics. The beta serves as a network‑load test, while the...
Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter Remake Arrives in September
Gungho and Falcom announced that the remake of The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter will launch worldwide on September 17, 2026 for Switch, Switch 2, PlayStation 5 and PC. The reveal includes a fresh English voice‑actor roster for characters appearing for...
Beastmaster PvP Content Might Come to FFXIV
Square Enix’s Final Fantasy XIV director Naoki Yoshida hinted that PvP for the upcoming Beastmaster limited job may be added after player feedback on patch 7.5, slated for April 28, 2026. The proposed mode could let players field up to three summoned monsters...
Hololive Vtuber Akai Haato Returns With Original Song
Hololive’s veteran VTuber Akai Haato is ending a six‑month mental‑health hiatus, debuting an official music video for her 2025 song “Doll” as the first step toward a gradual return. Simultaneously, parent company Cover announced it will scale back support for its...
Petit Planet Character Trailers Introduce Medowlyn, Msafiri, and Yunguo
HoYoverse has rolled out three new character trailers for its upcoming social‑simulation title Petit Planet, building anticipation ahead of the Stardrift closed beta. The videos introduce Yunguo, a red‑panda cultivator who tends gardens; Medowlyn, a sheep‑type plushie designer; and Msafiri,...
Lohen of the Favonius Knights Joins Genshin Impact
HoYoVerse announced Lohen of the Favonius Knights as the latest playable character in Genshin Impact's Luna VII update. Lohen is a Cryo‑type who wields a polearm, reflecting his role as vice captain of the Knights' ranged company, though he rarely uses...
New Tetris Board Game and Rubik’s Cube Revealed
Japanese toy maker MegaHouse unveiled two new Tetris-themed physical games, a board game and a Rubik’s Cube, slated for release in late April 2026. The Tetris Board Game retails for ¥4,620 (about $29) and accommodates up to four players, featuring...
Utawarerumono: Lost Frag Offline Archive Version Confirmed
Aquaplus announced an offline story archive for the mobile title Utawarerumono: Lost Frag, slated to launch before the game’s service ends on April 23, 2026. The archive could feature fully voiced main and event narratives, though details remain tentative. Meanwhile, Capcom and...
Kirby Air Ride City Trial Map Considered for Kirby Air Riders’ Skyah
Director Masahiro Sakurai revealed that Nintendo considered reusing the GameCube’s Kirby Air Ride City Trial map for the new Skyah mode in Kirby Air Riders, but technical hurdles and high development costs made it unfeasible. The team had to redesign...
3.6 Persona 5: The Phantom X Update Adds Goro ‘Crow’ Akechi
Atlassian’s 3.6 patch for Persona 5: The Phantom X drops on April 16, 2026, introducing Goro “Crow” Akechi as a five‑star Sweeper unit with Almighty damage. The addition extends the Crossroads of Fate: Laboratory Arc storyline, continuing the quest that links Phantom X with...
Hexenzirkel Character Nicole Heading to Genshin Impact
HoYoVerse has teased Nicole Reeyn, a Hexenzirkel member also known as N, as the next playable character in Genshin Impact. The voiceless angel‑mage is expected to launch as a five‑star Pyro unit, likely wielding a Catalyst, in the upcoming Luna...
New Sonic and Friends X Sanrio Merchandise Arrives in May
Sega announced a new line of Sonic and Friends × Sanrio merchandise launching in Japanese arcades on May 22, 2026. The collection includes six chibi Sonic characters dressed in iconic Sanrio mascot hats, offered as sub‑three‑inch acrylic standees and slightly larger button‑badge pins. The...
FFII Firion and FFXII Balthier Join Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy Tomorrow
Square Enix announced that Firion from Final Fantasy II and Balthier from Final Fantasy XII will join the mobile fighter *Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy* on April 14, 2026. Players must obtain Character Tickets through events or gacha pulls to unlock...
Wit Studio Will Remove Ascendance of a Bookworm Anime AI Scenes
Wit Studio confirmed that generative AI was used in the opening sequence of season 4 of the anime Ascendance of a Bookworm, but the studio will replace the AI‑generated scenes with hand‑drawn artwork starting with episode 2. The original AI‑enhanced opening was...
Inazuma Eleven RE Remake Coming to Switch 2, Not PS4
Level‑5 confirmed that the Inazuma Eleven RE remake will launch on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5 and PC, while the PlayStation 4 version has been dropped without explanation. The announcement came during the Vision 2026 Craftmanship livestream, which also revealed that Decapolice will follow the same...