Bandai Namco has announced that SYNDUALITY: Echo of Ada Season 4 “Crossroads” is now live with new areas and features. In SYNDUALITY: Echo of Ada Season 4, players can explore the new “Sunny Polluted Forest” map and “Sangiovese Hideout” location, equip new APK weapons (Burst Assault Rifle LE, Grenade Launcher, and Submachine Gun LE), and take advantage of the new Memory Expansion System, which allows you to strengthen your weapons affinities and Magus skills. New story DLC was also teased.
SYNDUALITY: Echo of Ada Season 3 “Ender Busters” launched this past October with the new “East Amasia: Night” location, new quests, enemies, Magus companions Eine and Al, and much more. Season 3 also includes new Hideouts and Relic Recovery, Butcher Bandits, including Shadow Stalker and Heartless Kid, along with modified weapons and Cradlecoffin parts (APK equipment). The Season 3.5 mid-season update introduced even more new content, including new APK Cradles and weapons, along with a new “Amasia Investigation” story chapter.
SYNDUALITY: Echo of Ada is available now for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The digital Deluxe Edition ($69.99) is available now with a Deluxe Drifter Pass voucher, Remake Ticket, and School Uniform. The digital Ultimate Edition costs $99.99 and includes digital Deluxe Edition contents, Ultimate Drifter Pass Voucher, and a Mystere Type Magus Production Ticket and School Uniform (Purple).
Final Weapon reviewed SYNDUALITY Echo of Ada and gave it a 2.5 out of 5 score, stating that the game is a “third-person, mech-based PvPvE with looter and extraction shooter elements. It does have potential, but it’s sadly held back by a live service format and its monetization elements. Although there’s fun to be had online, the game makes it a hassle to actually play with others, and the combat and gameplay loop can become repetitive.”
After weeks of anticipation, Bungie has announced that the endgame zone of Marathon, Cryo Archive, will be available to players on March 20. The game initially released on March 5, 2026.
According to a blog post, the Cryo Archive takes place aboard the UESC Marathon ship itself, which first debuted in the original Marathon game in 1994. In order to access the location, players will need to be in teams of three, be at least level 25, have all six factions unlocked, and have a minimum loadout value of 5,000 credits. This is the highest difficulty zone in the game, and will require you to unlock a higher security clearance as you access vaults, retrieve some of the most valuable loot in the game, and unravel the many secrets of the ancient ship.
The Cryo Archive zone, much like the recently announced ranked mode, will only be available on weekends. Numerous contracts will be available to give “structure with your suffering,” alongside unique rewards in the codex, including cosmetics for all six runners. Check out the trailer showcasing the Cryo Archive in Marathon below:
Bungie describes the story of the Cryo Archive as follows:
The UESC Marathon ship left Mars for the Tau Ceti solar system in 2472. It arrived 300 years later. Then… silence. Contact with the 30,000 colonists who set out to make a new home on an alien world was lost.
Decades later, the Marathon ship still hangs abandoned in orbit, a frozen snapshot of the past promising valuable resources and information for anyone brave enough to make the trek and survive.
Lastly, Marathon is available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.
A PLUS JAPAN and BOKURA have launched a new update for free-to-play MMORPG Blue Protocol: Star Resonance featuring a Shangri-La Frontier collaboration and the all-new Starland map, an island designed for carnival festivities and endless joy. The Blue Protocol: Star Resonance and Shangri-La Frontier collaboration will last until April 22.
The Shangri-La Frontier collaboration brings new items inspired by characters from the anime, including Sunraku’s Staring Bird Mask, Psyger-0’s Antinomy Great Sword, and outfits based on Emul. There’s also special collaboration menu items and collaboration furniture.
Begin your MMORPG adventure in an anime-styled fantasy world!
Explore the Open World
Magna is a vast land full of wonder: mine rare crystals, gather mystical herbs and mushrooms, or stumble into sudden monster stampedes! Between battles, lose yourself in breathtaking vistas.
Be Whoever You Wanna Be
Tank with unbreakable shields, heal with radiant spells, or unleash skillful moves to deal great damage—then swap styles anytime! And combat roles are just the start! In Star Resonance, you can also express yourself with deep customization and various outfits that make you a star in town!
Rally, Raid, and Reap Your Rewards
Assemble multiplayer parties to topple bosses with attack patterns that are easy to learn but still demand teamwork. Keep looting and make yourself—and your guild—legendary.
We Are in This Together
Fish at riversides, dance at the town’s fair, set off fireworks at night, or even meme in guild chat—remember to have fun with friends, because Regnas shines brightest when shared.
Arc System Works has officially opened the website for River City Saga: Journey to the West. The website provides more information about the upcoming game.
The website features an overview of River City Saga: Journey to the West‘s story, gameplay systems, and characters. The characters include Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie, Sha Wujing, Tang Sanzang, Erlang Shen, Maitreya, Chang’e, Avalokiteśvara, Nezha, Golden Horned King, Silver Horned King, Buddha, and Bull Demon King.
The River City Saga: Journey to the West describes the game as follows:
It was the Tang Dynasty era. Demons ran rampant in this troubled world, offering no salvation. Sorrowed by such times, the Buddha established the ‘Journey to Fetch the Scriptures’—a quest to retrieve sacred texts from distant Tianzhu using Buddhist teachings to bring salvation.
Meanwhile, buried beneath a mountain lay a monkey. His name was Sun Wukong. Sealed away by the Buddha for causing chaos in Heaven, 500 years were about to pass.
Appearing before Wukong was the monk Tang Sanzang, who had set out on the Pilgrimage. The skilled Wukong became his disciple, joining the journey to protect Tang Sanzang and atone for his sins. Joined by the pig-like, cheerful and carefree Zhu Bajie and the earnest and serious monk Sha Wujing, Tang Sanzang and his party continue their journey westward today.
The road to Tianzhu stretches a hundred thousand eight hundred miles. Now then, what kind of journey awaits them from here on out…?
System
Blow away waves of enemies in one fell swoop and take on a cast of quirky bosses—
Its appeal lies in the simple yet incredibly satisfying, intuitive controls. Chain combos for flashy attacks, chip away with ranged strikes, or power through with brute force. Every player can enjoy their own unique brawling style!
The layout, enemies, skills, and items you acquire change completely every time, spawning new battle strategies with each playthrough. Even if you fall, it’s not the end—you gradually grow stronger with each run, making you want to challenge it again and again!
Equipped with an “Skill Enhancement” system that lets you freely boost stats using enhancement resources acquired during play.
Bring collected resources back to your base to enhance specialized characters: the power-focused “Sun Wukong,” the tenacious “Zhu Bajie,” and the agile “Sha Wujing.”
Depending on how you combine equipment items and divine arts, you can build your own unique fighting style—your build. The more you play through the game, the more steadily your characters will grow!
Tough bosses with distinct gimmicks and signature attack patterns stand in your way.
Battles offer immense satisfaction as you identify attack opportunities and decipher enemy patterns to break through. Your build drastically changes your approach, ensuring every encounter with the same boss feels fresh.
XD Games has released two new playable characters, Asal and Airon, to Etheria: Restart in a new update. The new additions mark the beginning of Season SS3’s final phase, which will end on April 5.
Check out the character PV showcasing both Asal and Airon below:
Asal is the First Attaché of the Elysian. She’s a boisterous and offensive Animus, hellbent on destruction. She attacks enemies with her giant blade, slashing and suppressing whenever the opportunity arises. Additionally, Asal’s attack can add insult to injury, as her Hunt Chase skill can result in her stealing a target’s buffs. Check out the trailer showcasing her below:
Airon is the noble Inspector of the E.O.S. Security Defense Agency, who prides himself on using his power to protect those that do not have any. He’s a defensive tactician that can transfer buffs and debuffs between friend and foe, creating openings on the battlefield where there previously were none. Check out his gameplay trailer:
Lastly, Etheria: Restart is available now for Android, iOS, and PC via Steam. The store page describes the game as follows:
When a devastating global freeze threatens to extinguish human civilization, humanity transfers their consciousness into “Etheria,” a virtual world, to preserve their legacy.
Within Etheria, humans coexist with beings known as the Animus, who wield mysterious Anima Powers. Their peaceful coexistence shatters when the “Genesis Virus” emerges, corrupting the Animus and driving them berserk, endangering humanity’s survival. In response, the Hyperlinker Union forms to combat this threat.
Take on the role of a Hyperlinker and begin your adventure in Etheria.
Earlier this month, Quillo Entertainment released Apopia: Sugar Coated Tale for PC via Steam. Following its release, we had the chance to speak with Director Onon “Andy” Ng about the influences behind the game, its narrative and emotional moments, challenges faced in development, various gameplay styles, and much more.
What were your main inspirations behind Apopia?
Onon “Andy” Ng (ON): The main inspiration was a dream that has kept daunting me for over 20 years. In that dream, I saw my mother standing there, ignoring my emotional pain, my cries, and my screams. That feeling — that hopelessness — was something I can’t describe with words alone, so I decided to make a game to express that feeling.
Besides my personal experience, there are some game titles that deeply influenced me to create Apopia: Doki Doki Literature Club, Life is Strange, Ib, The Witch’s House, and Fran Bow, to name a few. These titles contain very strong narration and emotion that stuck with me. Such narrative power can only be found in games, and they significantly influenced me in the making of Apopia.
Apopia has been in development for quite some time – what were the biggest challenges you faced and how did you overcome them?
ON: With such a long development cycle, Ricky and I were bound to encounter challenges along the way. We have very different personalities so our differing styles of working and processing things resulted in arguments at first. I think what really helped me overcome them was my fiancée. She inspired me to see things and handle relationships with a new perspective. And eventually, our communication improved and things went much smoother. And I think it was my faith that helped me see my flaws. That’s how real connections are supposed to be built. Like the message from Apopia. You have to open your heart to let others in.
It was incredible to see the variety in dark worlds. What were some inspirations that you had when designing them?
ON: The End of Time in Chrono Trigger.
I remember one summer, my cousin came to my home and stayed for several months. While he was there, I watched him play Chrono Trigger. Out of many different scenes, The End of Time was the one that particularly drew my attention. It’s a scene that literally feels like the end of time. The stillness, the sound, the atmosphere inspired me so much when designing the Dark Worlds.
Mai’s relationship with her mother really stood out and resonated with me. What made you decide to take the game in this direction?
ON: As mentioned previously, it stemmed from a personal experience for me. I felt compelled to do it to help me work through my recurring nightmare that haunted me for many years. I also wanted to help others who may have had similar experiences, if they could relate to that emotion.
Of course, the game is a bit more intense than my own experiences, But the emotions in the game all came from my true feelings. I think that’s why they feel so real and relatable to some people.
What was the most challenging sequence to animate in a way that truly captured the intended emotion? [WARNING: APOPIA: SUGAR COATED TALE SPOILERS INBOUND]
ON: It’s definitely the final scene when Moly and BOSS hug.
I drew several versions of that animation before the final version that you see in game, and the final was finished just a few days before the launch!
It took so long to finish because it is literally the ultimate salvation of Moly. For her entire life, she never admitted / accepted the existence of BOSS, a.k.a. her “negative thoughts”. In the BOSS fight, she successfully conquered BOSS with the support of her friends, but ultimately, the real salvation came from within herself. The only thing she needed to do was accept her other side.
And if you notice in the final shot of that animation, when the camera zooms out, the frame appears around them. It is because that moment when Moly accepted BOSS has now become one of her core memories. BOSS helped Moly overcome a difficult time.
Within the game, there are sections where the gameplay almost switches to different genres. Were there any you wanted to add but couldn’t?
ON: Haha… now thinking back, there’s really a crazy idea I had for one part in the game but didn’t do.
It was the part where Moly “built” the minecart. Initially, I wanted to make something similar to Minecraft / Don’t Starve. I wanted to make Town East a very large environment for Moly and explore and gather different materials… and she’d be able to craft various items, including the minecart of course…
In retrospect, I was grateful that we didn’t try to do it. I think the narration now is more hilarious, which I really like. And execution wise, it was the correct choice.
Curve Games has announced that the Human Fall Flat – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is available now. Additionally, owners of the Nintendo Switch version can purchase a $4.99 upgrade pack to get the Nintendo Switch 2 edition.
In a press release, Curve Games’ Vice President of Publishing, Rich Keen, said the following: “We are delighted to bring Human Fall Flat to the Nintendo Switch 2. Players of this enhanced edition will enjoy brilliant new features such as Gamechat and Gameshare, experience five levels previously unavailable to play on Switch and will be kept up-to-date with all new levels as soon as they land on consoles.”
Check out the launch trailer for the Human Fall Flat – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition below:
Here’s an overview of the new version, via Curve Games:
This enhanced edition brings the full dose of charm, chaos, and creativity fans adore — now optimized for Nintendo’s next-generation console. Players can dive into a delightful mix of brand-new levels, including Dockyard, Museum, Hike, and the sugary sweet Candyland, alongside timeless fan-favorites like Castle, Aztec, and Water. Even better: all future levels will be included.
Whether you’re upgrading from the original Nintendo Switch version or jumping in for the first time, the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition brings the ultimate Human Fall Flat experience.
Players can enjoy:
All current and future levels — from classics to brand-new worlds.
Online multiplayer for up to 8 players — where teamwork, chaos, and laughter collide.
Endless possibilities — push, pull, climb, flop, and fumble your way through ingenious puzzles, solo or with friends.
Lastly, Human Fall Flat is available now for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Mac, and Linux.
While previous demos that have released on PC via Steam give players the ability to transfer the progress to the full game when it releases, it is unknown if that applies to the Switch demo. Check out the latest trailer for Kingdom’s Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster below:
Kingdom’s Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster launches on April 23 for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The new title costs $14.99, and players who own the game on Switch may upgrade to the Switch 2 version for free via an Upgrade Pack. An Azure Striker Gunvolt Character Skin Pack will be available featuring the Gunvolt (Alchemist), Copen (Imperial), Kirin (Zipangu), and Lola (Wizard) skins.
Lastly, here’s an overview of Kingdom’s Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster, via Steam:
Kingdom’s Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster
A kingdom-rebuilding adventure filled with action and strategy!
Kingdom’s Return is an action RPG where you’ll adventure to restore your fallen kingdom. Collect materials in 2D side-scrolling adventure stages, then use them in the strategy part to rebuild your kingdom and power up your characters!
Story
In a world of swords, magic, and fairies, you are a lone adventurer who suddenly becomes tasked to revive the ruined kingdom of Almacia along with the Fairy of Time, Chronos.
Through adventure (action) and revival (strategy), restore the kingdom to its former glory!
Adventure + Strategy
Kingdom’s Return combines action with strategy for an addictive hybrid experience!
In adventure stages, you’ll collect items for construction in the strategy part, all while levelling up your kingdom and characters.
You can approach each side in balance, or concentrate primarily on just one and still clear the game.
Build your kingdom and characters however you like!
When rebuilding your kingdom, the type of castle you select at the start will change how you build.
As you fill the land with buildings, the characters you take on adventures will also grow stronger.
Build the kingdom of your dreams and strengthen your allies!
The playable cast is brimming with personality!
Start your adventure by choosing from “Imperial”, “Wizard”, “Alchemist”, and “Zipangu”.
Each has unique stats, skills and attacks, so choose the one that fits your action style!
You can always change characters while in your kingdom, so you’ll always have a variety of styles to choose from!
Adventure in an idyllic fantasy world!
In Kingdom’s Return, you’ll build your cozy fantasy kingdom and bravely adventure into dungeons.
Get quests from villagers, build up your lands, and play around with powerful bosses!
Gakuen Alice author Tachibana Higuchi’s Champignon Witch manga is getting a magical anime series that will keep fans invested in a world full of emotion and fantasy. Final Weapon has everything you need to know about the Champignon Witch anime, including release dates for new episodes and the weekly schedule.
The story of Champignon Witch follows protagonist Luna, who people believe is a black witch due to all the poisonous mushrooms that grow wherever she goes. She’s earned the nickname of Mushroom Witch as a result, but then, her fortunes seemingly turn around when she begins to feel affection for the local townspeople.
Champignon Witch Release Dates, Exact Premiere Time and Schedule
New episodes of Champignon Witchwill release on Thursdays at 11:00 a.m. PT / 2:00 p.m. ET on Crunchyroll. Champignon Witch will run for 12 episodes this season with English subtitles.
Here are the release dates and schedule for Champignon Witch (subject to change):
Episode 1 – January 8 – OUT NOW
Episode 2 – January 8 – OUT NOW
Double episode premiere
Episode 3 – January 15 – OUT NOW
Episode 4 – January 22 – OUT NOW
Episode 5 – January 29 – OUT NOW
Episode 6 – February 5 – OUT NOW
Episode 7 – February 12 – OUT NOW
Episode 8 – February 19 – OUT NOW
Episode 9 – February 26 – OUT NOW
Episode 10 – March 5 – OUT NOW
Episode 11 – March 12 – OUT NOW
Episode 12 – March 19 – OUT NOW
New episodes of Champignon Witch will premiere at the following times (subject to change):
Pacific Daylight Time: 11:00 a.m. PDT
Mountain Daylight Time: 12:00 p.m. MDT
Central Daylight Time: 1:00 p.m. CDT
Eastern Daylight Time: 2:00 p.m. EDT
Greenwich Mean Time: 6:00 p.m. GMT
OP/ED, Cast and Staff
ROSU
Ms.OOJA
ROSU performs the opening theme song “Maho Tsukai no Nikki (Magician’s Diary),” and Ms.OOJA performs the ending theme song “Kimi wa (You Are).”
The cast of the Champignon Witch anime include:
Haruka Shiraishi as Luna
Yuki Sakakihara as Lize
Jun Fukushima as Claude
Emiri Katō as Minos
Miho Okasaki as Merino
Misato Fukuen as Sisi
Shōya Chiba as Henri
Yōsuke Kubo, known for his work on Dahlia in Bloom: Crafting a Fresh Start With Magical Tools, is directing the anime. Yūko Kakihara is handling the series scripts, while Miki Matsumoto is designing the characters. Typhoon Graphics and Qzil.la are in charge of animation production.
Crunchyroll is streaming the anime in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, CIS and India. In Japan, the anime is airing on the TBS, BS11, and AT-X channels.
What is Champignon Witch About?
Tachibana Higuchi launched the manga in October 2019, and Hakusensha publishes the series in print.
Here’s an overview of the series, via Crunchyroll:
Champignon Witch follows the dark forest-dwelling Luna, who people fear is a black witch because poisonous mushrooms grow wherever she goes. As such, the townspeople call her the “Mushroom Witch.” However, despite never feeling any warmth from them, Luna begins to feel affection for them…? It’s a magical fantasy of love, adventure and emotions!
NEOWIZ has announced that Lies of P has reached 4 million copies sold after initially releasing in September 2023. The game is available now on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam, and Mac via App Store.
In a press statement, a NEOWIZ representative said the following: “Reaching this milestone is an incredibly meaningful moment for the Lies of P team. The enthusiasm and passion the global community has shown for this title continues to inspire us, and we’re grateful to see players around the world discover and embrace our dark, reimagined take on Pinocchio’s story.”
Last year, NEOWIZ released the Lies of P: Overture DLC. In January 2026, the New York Game Awards gave the game the award of “Best DLC” for 2025. Final Weapon reviewed the DLC, giving it a 4/5. We described it as an expansion that “largely retains the quality of the base game, if not improving upon it in some aspects. While it isn’t particularly experimental, it is more Lies of P, and it proves why that isn’t a bad thing in the slightest.”
Lastly, the Steam page describes Lies of P as follows:
You are a puppet created by Geppetto who’s caught in a web of lies with unimaginable monsters and untrustworthy figures standing between you and the events that have befallen the world of Lies of P.
You are awakened by a mysterious voice that guides you through the plagued city of Krat – a once lively place that has been poisoned by madness and bloodlust. In our soulslike, you must adapt yourself and your weapons to face untold horrors, untangle the unfathomable secrets of the city’s elites and choose whether to confront predicaments with the truth or weave lies to overcome them on the journey to find yourself.
