Playground Games has released a biome showcase for Forza Horizon 6, which focuses on Tokyo City. The city is described as the largest urban area in franchise history.
The video’s description provides an overview of Tokyo City: “Welcome to Tokyo City: the largest urban area ever made in a Forza Horizon game.</span> Drive through our rendition of Tokyo to discover some of its biggest landmarks like Tokyo Tower, Shibuya Crossing and the Daikoku Parking Area, a must-visit for car enthusiasts. There’s a lot more to find in our rendition of Tokyo City and we cannot wait for you to explore it. See you in Horizon Japan!”
Forza Horizon 6 will launch on May 19 for Xbox Series X|S and PC via Windows and Steam, and pre-orders are available now. A PlayStation 5 version will release at a later date. The game will also be available via Xbox Game Pass. With cross-play and cross-saves, Forza Horizon 6 players will be able to play together on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S while continuing their progress on whichever versions of the game they own.
Pre-orders for Forza Horizon 6 (MSRP: $69.99) are available now with a pre-tuned Ferrari J50 as a bonus. Deluxe and Premium Editions will be available for $99.99 and $119.99, respectively. Premium Edition contents include four days of early access, beginning May 15, among several other bonuses and access to two upcoming DLC expansions.
Lastly, Forza Horizon 6 is available to wishlist now on the Microsoft Store and PC via Steam.
GungHo Online Entertainment and Falcom have announced that Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter will launch on September 17 for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam. The Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PlayStation 5 versions will be available digitally and physically in the west, and in Japan, pre-orders include a digital copy for an HD remaster of The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky FC (not available for Steam).
Alongside the announcement, Good Smile Company revealed that a new POP UP PARADE L Size figure of Renne from Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter will be released in the near future. Pre-orders for the POP UP PARADE Estelle Bright L Size figure and Trails beyond the Horizon Rixia Mao figure will also open on April 23.
GSC Figure Update!
Good Smile Company Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter POP UP PARADE Renne L Size
The Standard Edition will be available for $59.99 ($64.99 for Nintendo Switch 2 Edition). Players can transfer their save data from Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter to receive the “Classic Style SC” outfits for Estelle and Joshua Bright, which are based on the attire they wore in the original The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC.
Standard edition (Steam, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, or Nintendo Switch 2 Edition)
Glorious x Arseille Model Diorama
SteelBook
Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter Artbook
Mini Soundtrack CD
Collector’s Box
Season Pass (digital)
This grants access to a variety of cosmetic DLC
More details about Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter’s characters and setting, along with the game’s physical editions, can be found in English on the game’s official website.
Cygames has announced a GRANBLUE FANTASY: Relink – Endless Ragnarok open beta will be held from April 24 at 7:00 a.m. UTC to April 27 on all platforms. Pre-loading for the GRANBLUE FANTASY: Relink – Endless Ragnarok open beta will be available starting April 23 at 7:00 a.m. UTC.
During the GRANBLUE FANTASY: Relink – Endless Ragnarok open beta, players can try out the Tutorial Mode and Quest Mode (4 available). In addition, the open beta will feature the Summons feature, and local wireless play with up to four players will be supported on Nintendo Switch 2 during the beta, just like in the full game.
The open beta is officially happening!
Jump into cross-platform multiplayer and be among the first to try out the new Summons feature!
GRANBLUE FANTASY: Relink – Endless Ragnarok launches on July 9 for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam. Players returning from GRANBLUE FANTASY: Relink may carry over their save data and continue in GRANBLUE FANTASY: Relink – Endless Ragnarok by purchasing the Digital Upgrade Kit. A CyStore-Exclusive Edition will be available with the full game, a Seven-Star Sword Metal Replica & Showcase Box, an artbook, a roulette keychain, and acrylic art block with an exclusive illustration.
The game features the original Relink story and new story, along with new Chaos-tier Quests and end-game challenges that provide valuable rewards for character growth. Seofon & Tweyen will return with story implications, and there will be new threats, such as Ragnalia and Beelzebub. Players may work with Lyria to harness the power of Summons as well, and there will be over 20 playable characters, including new additions like Beatrix and Eustace.
The game also adds a new roguelike single-player mode called The Conflux, which features randomly generated stages that award mode-specific buffs. Further, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC (Steam) players will be able to play together in co-op with cross-play.
Square Enix has revealed new details about HD-2D action-adventure game The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales highlighting the Age of Magic, the magical city of Weyzn, various new characters, Faie’s Magic Lessons, and so much more.
Get the full details about the Age of Magic in The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales below, courtesy of Square Enix:
Age of Magic
Further back in time than the Age of Reconstruction is the Age of Magic. It is the height of prosperity for humanity, driven by technological advances in magic—so much so as to even drive back the beast tribes. But the future beyond this prosperity is a world of ruin. Doubtless, somewhere in this age, gears are out of alignment.
Weyzn
Weyzn is a nation of magic lined with magnificent buildings, quite out of place in the beastmen-filled Philabieldia familiar to Elliot. The nation’s prosperity is supported by two magical research institutions: Forthewor, which doggedly pursues technological advancement by any means, and Formanit, which follows the enrichment of people’s lives as its lodestar. The lives of the citizens of Weyzn are wholly dependent on magic, and research on it continues unceasingly.
Characters
Fausta (Voiced by: Sayaka Oohara / Elizabeth Maxwell)
Formerly of Forthewor, this erudite researcher went independent to form and head the Formanit Institute. Her earnest and rigorous approach to research has earned her the profound trust of her employees.
Marnie Voiced by: Sayumi Suzushiro / Suzie Yeung
A researcher at the Formanit Institute. She is an expert in magic technology, particularly in the field of mechanical engineering, and carries out field tests of the magical organisms known as thaumata. Marnie looks up to Director Fausta and devotes herself wholly to the institute’s principle of magic research to make people happy.
Hildebrandt Voiced by: Show Hayami / Christopher Smith
Director of the Forthewor Institute. A realist who prioritizes results, the numerous fruits of his outstanding research skills saw him appointed as director at a young age. He is regarded highly by the populace of Weyzn for his breakthroughs in magic development.
Ikarus Voiced by: Yuuya Uchida / Chris Okawa
Head of Weyzn’s nobility. Stern and serious, he spares no effort in fulfilling his responsibility of governing Weyzn. Due to his concerns about Forthewor’s reckless pursuit of progress, he has formed a cooperative relationship with Fausta, to whom he turns for advice.
System: Weapon Enhancements
Elliot can find seven types of weapons to support him on his adventure. Stronger versions exist among weapons of the same type, boasting not simply greater attack power, but stronger special attacks as well. Find the weapons scattered throughout the caves and ruins of the various ages and stay on the leading edge of adventuring.
Some more powerful weapons lie in areas unrelated to the main story. If you come across someplace yet unexplored, a detour may be in order.
With a stronger weapon, the possibilities expand for how it might be combined with other weapons or customized with magicite. Put some thought into new battle strategies whenever you acquire a new weapon.
System: Magicite Enhancements
Magicite, which imparts various effects to weapons, comes in different rarities. Even among magicite with the same effect, rarer versions may boast greater effects. The more magicite you form, the greater chances you have of forming rarer magicite, so form early and form often.
Lightning mallet magicite adds bolts of lightning to hammer special attacks. Rarer versions add more bolts, striking enemies in a wider area.
There is a limit to how much magicite you can equip, with more powerful magicite coming at a greater cost. As rarity goes up, however, down goes the cost, allowing you to enjoy even more flexible customization.
Adventuring Diversion: Faie’s Magic Lessons
Finding new fairy magic for Faie unlocks minigames in the form of Faie’s magic lessons. Make the most of a newly learned magic ability to earn points in that particular lesson. Based on your score when clearing the lesson, you’ll be rewarded with records that allow you to listen to the in-game soundtrack.
Access Faie’s magic lessons from her part of the menu.
Listen to records in the Music menu. In addition to score-based rewards, some records can also be picked up mid-minigame.
Magic Lesson—Sprint
Race along the snowy slope while racking up points. Reach the goal before the avalanche reaches you for an even higher score.
Magic Lesson—Warp
Warp around from platform to platform in this lava-filled stage. Watch out for platforms that move and sink, and walls that are a challenge to warp through.
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales launches on June 18 for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Digital pre-orders for The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales are now available in the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch 2.
A The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales Collector’s Edition will be available for $229.99 with the following contents:
A copy of The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales
If The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales detects that you have save data from Trials of Mana, you’ll earn Laurent’s Decorative Feather, an item that lets players meet Princess Riesz later into the journey. Riesz will give you a “portion of money from the adventure” from the Trials of Mana save. This is in addition to the bonus you receive for having save data from Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster, Octopath Traveler 0, Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake, Various Daylife, and Triangle Strategy.
Kinetic Games and Remedy Entertainment have announced that Phasmophobia will release a collaboration based on Alan Wake 2 on May 12. The event will last until June 2.
In the collaboration, you’ll see the Dark Place of Alan Wake 2 bleed into locations both familiar and unfamiliar from Phasmophobia. The first trailer features narration from Matthew Poretta, the voice of Alan Wake himself, implying that the character’s abilities as a writer are impacting the real world in horrifying ways. Check out the trailer for the upcoming collaboration between Phasmophobia and Alan Wake 2 below:
Sam Lake, Creative Director at Remedy Entertainment, stated the following about the collaboration: “There are many fans of Phasmophobia at Remedy, so it was a thrilling opportunity to bring these two horror worlds together in this dream – or rather, nightmare – collaboration. It was a joy to write this. Our two twisted worlds amplify each other perfectly.” Daniel Knight, CEO of Kinetic Games, also goes on to say the following:
“Working with Remedy has been an incredible experience, and the way these two worlds overlap has opened up some unsettling possibilities that we’re excited for players to explore. It’s a natural crossover, and our art team has been hard at work capturing the atmosphere of Alan Wake 2, bringing the essence of some of the game’s iconic locations into Phasmophobia. We can’t wait for fans of both games to see what the event has in store on May 12th.”
Phasmophobia is available now for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. It will release at a later date for Nintendo Switch 2. Alan Wake 2 is also available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via the Epic Games Store.
Nintendo has announced that it will add Duo Sigurd and Attuned Lachesis to Fire Emblem Heroes on April 17. The update also includes Naoise and Claud, as well as a new story chapter.
Cristina Vee voices Lachesis, who initially made her debut in Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War. Further, Gabriel Michael Mustin voices Claud, Dan Zachs voices Naoise, and both Grant George and Greg Chun voice Duo Sigurd, who also featured in Genealogy of the Holy War. The new story chapter, titled “The Flame Princess,” will highlight characters such as Alfonse and Laegjarn, among others. Check out the trailer showcasing the new update for Fire Emblem Heroes below:
Fire Emblem Heroes is available now for Android via Google Play and iOS via App Store worldwide. The former describes it as follows:
Fight battles customized for touch screens and on-the-go play. Summon characters from across the Fire Emblem universe. Develop your Heroes’ skills, and take them to new heights. This is your adventure—a Fire Emblem that’s like nothing you’ve seen before!
The game features an ongoing, original story where new characters and dozens upon dozens of battle-tested Heroes from across the Fire Emblem universe meet.
There are over 2,900 story stages available as of February 2026! (This total includes all difficulty modes.) Clear these story stages and you’ll earn Orbs, which are used for summoning Heroes. New story chapters are added frequently, so don’t miss out!
Take part in strategic turn-based battles streamlined for on-the-go play with maps that fit in the palm of your hand! You’ll need to think hard about the advantages and disadvantages of each Hero’s weapon…and even evaluate the map itself as you battle. Lead your army with easy touch-and-drag controls, including the ability to attack by simply swiping an ally over an enemy.
Bandai Namco has released a new gameplay trailer for upcoming Sword Art Online action RPG Echoes of Aincrad. The gameplay trailer offers a closer look at the real-time combat and progression system of Echoes of Aincrad as players ascend the deadly floors of the flying castle of Aincrad. Players earn growth points with each new level to increase attributes like stamina, strength, dexterity, and more to fit their playstyle, and there are a range of Special Skills, armor pieces, and weapons to consider.
Echoes of Aincrad launches on July 10 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, and pre-orders are available now for the Standard Edition ($69.99), Deluxe Edition ($89.99), Ultimate Edition ($109.99), and Aincrad Edition (Bandai Namco Store exclusive, $149.99). The Ultimate Edition includes the feature-length promotional anime Sword Art Online: Unanswered//butterfly.
Available in all versions of Echoes of Aincrad and as an early unlock for the Deluxe and Ultimate Editions, the new Death Game Mode is reference to the consequence that players of the in-universe MMORPG experience if they run out of health and dies in the game—permadeath. Upon death, Echoes of Aincrad will delete the player’s save data on the 2nd and 3rd slots, which are the slots that Death Game Mode supports.
The performance specifications per platform were also revealed:
PlayStation 5 – 4K at 60 FPS max frame rate
Xbox Series X – 4K at 60 FPS max frame rate
Xbox Series S – 1440p at 60 FPS max frame rate
PC (Steam) – 720p to 4K supported, unlimited frame rate
The official Japanese website for Echoes of Aincrad confirmed that the single-player game doesn’t support HDR.
During CinemaCon 2026, Paramount Pictures announced that the upcoming live-action film adaptation of Call of Duty will release on June 30, 2028. Pete Berg (Hancock, Battleship) will direct the film, based on a script by Taylor Sheridan (Yellowstone, Sicario).
Currently, no details about the film’s story, or whether or not it’ll be adapting a specific game from either the Black Opsor Modern Warfareseries, are known. However, Berg spoke about the film during the presentation, saying Sheridan and him are prioritizing authenticity among the group of elite soldiers “on a human level.” Further, he promises that the film will bring the series’ trademark large-scale action. This marks the second major video game to film adaptation from Paramount, with the first being the Sonic the Hedgehog series.
The most recent entry in the Call of Duty franchise, Black Ops 7, is available now on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Windows, Battle.net, and Steam. Lastly, here’s an overview of the game, via Steam:
The year is 2035 and the world is on the brink of chaos, ravaged by violent conflict and psychological warfare. David Mason leads an elite JSOC team on a covert mission to the sprawling Mediterranean city of Avalon. While there, they discover a sophisticated plot that won’t just plunge the world into chaos, it will pull them into their own haunting pasts.
Squad up or go solo in an innovative Co-Op Campaign that redefines the Black Ops experience. Take on high-stakes challenges across a wide spectrum of environments, from the neon-lit rooftops of Japan to the Mediterranean coast, and even into the deepest corners of the human psyche.
Multiplayer explodes out of the gate with 16 electrifying 6v6 maps and two 20v20 maps at launch. From futuristic Tokyo vistas to the frozen, unforgiving wilds of Alaska, every environment is brimming with danger and opportunity. Master a cutting-edge arsenal and outmaneuver your enemies with an evolved Omnimovement system.
In Treyarch’s legendary Round-Based Zombies mode, the nightmare begins where reality ends. Trapped in the heart of the Dark Aether, the crew is thrust into a vast, ever-shifting hellscape. This isn’t just survival. It’s a descent into madness.
qureate has released its new romance adventure game Bunny Garden 2 for Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam. Alongside the release, qureate announced that new Bunny Garden 2 figmas are in the works in collaboration with Max Factory. It’s unclear which Bunny Garden 2 characters will be adapted into figmas first, however.
Lastly, here’s an overview of the game, via Steam:
Another unforgettable night is about to begin…
Bunny Garden’s brand-new title finally arrives!
This latest installment in the romance adventure game series is designed for gentlemen of pure heart who frequent the gentlemen’s retreat “Bunny Garden” and connect with its uniquely charming cast.
Reunite with familiar faces while welcoming new additions, delivering an even more immersive experience than its predecessor.
The “gentleman’s games” have evolved further; how you enjoy them is entirely up to you.
Forget the hardships of daily life and indulge in sweet, heart-pounding nights.
Story
Haito Kanda (name changeable) lost his job due to a major mistake at work,
and had fallen into despair over everything.
Just as he was heading to his usual cheap pub to drown his sorrows…
A woman suddenly spoke to him, noticing his dejected expression.
That was the fateful encounter…
Guided by her, he stepped into a sanctuary for gentlemen,
where women as adorable as rabbits welcomed him…
“BUNNY GARDEN.”
What changes will this encounter bring to their lives, and yours?
It’s all up to you…
A new BUNNY GARDEN, set in a different world line from the previous title.
A brand-new story and a cast you have yet to meet await you.
System
With a drink in hand, enjoy sweet and delightful moments with the cast.
Bunny Garden is a social gathering place brimming with relaxation and excitement for gentlemen. Savor an extensive selection of drinks and snacks while enjoying conversation with the uniquely charming cast.
Ordering menu items tailored to a cast member’s preferences might just boost your likability?
Furthermore, as the drinks flow and they become tipsy, they might reveal sides of themselves you’ve never seen before.
Allow your favorite girl’s song to intoxicate your heart.
Each cast member has their own signature song. You might find yourself captivated by that lively girl’s energetic performance!
Plus, when they sing while tipsy, you might just catch a glimpse of a surprising side you’ve never seen before…
Laugh, feel your heart flutter, and get a little excited. Come see the cast’s stage performances with your own eyes.
KOMODO and Crayon Future Media have announced a free update and “Sakura Miku” paid DLC for Hatsune Miku Logic Paint S+. Both will release first on PS5, PS4, and PC on April 21, and will launch at a later date for Switch and Xbox One.
The free update will include new special puzzles which unlock illustrations that can be displayed in your room upon completion, as well as a “Favorites List” for background music. The $4.99 “Sakura Miku” DLC will include new costumes, including a Sakura Miku costume for Miku herself and a new costume for all Piapro Characters. It also adds 24 new Sakura Miku-themed room items, and even more special puzzles.
This new and improved version of Hatsune Miku Logic Paint S includes a variety of new features!
Work alongside Miku and other Piapro characters to solve these unique puzzles!
Hatsune Miku Logic Paint S+ New Features multiple new puzzles have been added to the previous title!
In addition to the Normal Puzzles and all-new illustration-based Special Puzzles, you can also update the appearance of each Piapro character, and even customize your room to your liking.
Try your hand at 10×10, 15×15, and even 20×20 puzzles!
Complete stages with each character to unlock new costumes, room items, and even more gorgeous artwork!
In addition to the 75×75 Special Puzzles from the previous game, this updated version includes even more challenging 100×100 puzzles as well!
There are also more than 30 illustrations from popular illustrators to enjoy!
