The Biggest Announcements of Summer Game Fest 2026

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June 10, 2026

The Most Exciting Announcements of Summer Game Fest 2026

Summer Game Fest 2026 has come to an end, and with it, ends a week of some of the biggest announcements of the year. The event offered reveals for brand new games and updates for previously announced titles. Regardless of whether you like original IPs or certain pre-existing franchises, there was likely a game for you. However, considering just how many events took place this past week, it may be hard to keep track of everything that was announced. Thankfully, we’ve got you covered: here’s some of the biggest announcements of Summer Game Fest 2026!

God of War: Laufey

God of War Laufey is the next mainline entry in the God of War franchise. Rather than featuring Kratos as the main protagonist, the game instead focuses on Laufey; Kratos’ wife, the mother of Atreus, and the defender of the Giants. Santa Monica Studios revealed the first gameplay trailer for the game, which lasted for a whopping 20 minutes. The trailer teased Laufey’s journey in the Everywhen, known as the Afterlife of the Gods, her conflicts with the Mongolian and Egyptian Gods of War, and her quicker gameplay style, which serves as a staunch contrast to Kratos’ combat. The release date for the game is currently unknown, though it will release on PlayStation 5 when it does. Check out the first trailer for God of War Laufey below:

Rayman Legends: Retold

Back in 2013, Ubisoft released one of the most beloved 2D platformers of the 21st century in the form of Rayman Legends. Since then, the Rayman character has been left on the backburner and limited to rare cameo appearances in other games. Now, finally, the Rayman character will return with a full remake of Rayman Legends. Rayman Legends: Retold reinvents the beloved game with a new 3D visual style, voice acting, new cutscenes, and new music levels, while still keeping the core of the original intact. The game will release on October 1 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2. Check out the trailer for Rayman Legends: Retold below:

Resident Evil Veronica

After the most successful Resident Evil game in history with Resident Evil Requiem, Capcom has more left in the tank for the beloved horror franchise. Resident Evil Veronica is the fifth remake in the franchise, which seeks to recapture the magic of the 2000 survival horror game made for the 6th generation of consoles, Code Veronica. It will feature Claire Redfield in a starring role, not long after the events of Resident Evil 2, trapped on Rockfort Island and forced to fend off against human and viral monsters alike. It will release at some point in 2027 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2. Check out the first trailer for Resident Evil Veronica below:

Alien: Isolation 2

Over ten years ago, SEGA and Creative Assembly released one of the most beloved horror games of the 2010s in the form of Alien: Isolation. Its incredible worldbuilding and horrifying monsters, alongside a truly diabolical AI that made the Xenomorph more terrifying than ever before, made it a cult classic. However, its low sales at the time of its release meant that there were very few chances of it ever getting a sequel. That is, until now, as Alien Isolation 2 finally continues the series with the titular monster being placed upon an unsuspecting colony world. Only time will tell when it will release and how it will compare to its predecessor, but it will be available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2. Check out the trailer for Alien: Isolation 2 below:

gen ATLAS

After years of waiting, Fumito Ueda, creator of ICO, Shadow of the Colossus, and The Last Guardian, has announced his latest game. Titled gen ATLAS, it is a single-player open-world action-adventure game that takes place in a sci-fi universe. The game description states that “as you journey deeper into this strange world, a colossal robot awaits. Its overwhelming power opens paths to places once beyond reach, transforming your conception of the world. Across an endless expanse of time, the remnants of those forgotten constructs begin to move once more.” While details about the game’s release date are scarce, it will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Check out the first trailer for gen ATLAS below:

GUNDAM ROGUE ORBIT

There have been numerous Gundam games over the last few years, but Rogue Orbit promises to be the most ambitious entry to date. The game will introduce a “new direction for Gundam” and feature “explosive fast-paced battles set in sprawling environments, with players taking on enemy hordes, massive bosses, and seemingly insurmountable challenges, set against an engaging Sci-Fi backdrop.” Further, it will feature the incredible talents of Mick Gordon as the composer, who has previously worked on the soundtracks for Killer Instinct, Doom, and Doom Eternal. It will release in 2027 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Check out the trailer for Gundam Rogue Orbit below:

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin

One of the most beloved comics of the 2020s is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin. It’s a dark re-imagining of the Turtles mythos, as one last member of the group is forced to carry on the legacy of his brothers in a dark Cyberpunk future. Now, Platinum Games seeks to recapture the magic of the comic in a new action game releasing for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. While details about the game, such as its release date and gameplay, are few and far between, Platinum will undoubtedly bring its expertise from Ninja Gaiden 4, NieR: Automata, and the Bayonetta series to this new take on the Ninja Turtles. Check out the trailer for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin below:

The Wolf Among Us 2

While not a new announcement, considering how long it’s been since the last time we saw The Wolf Among Us 2, it may as well be a new game. Initially, it was set to release in 2018 before Telltale’s closure, before being planned for a 2023 release, only to be delayed once more. Now, finally, The Wolf Among Us 2 will release in 2027 and continue the story that we’ve been waiting 14 years to see a continuation of. Featuring the return of both Bigby Wolf and Snow White, as well as new characters, Wolf will need to contend against a new conspiracy and decide, once and for all, what kind of Sheriff he wants to be. For those who’re desperate for more Wolf Among Us, a remastered version of the original will release in holiday 2026. Check out the newest trailer for The Wolf Among Us 2 below:

Final Fantasy VII Revelation

After seven years, the unknown journey is about to come to an end as Final Fantasy VII Revelation will conclude the Remake trilogy in 2027. It will expand on every element that previous entries introduced and add new ones, such as new and improved minigames, a fully controllable Highwind, a new FITS system, and bigger and better fights. More importantly, it will serve as the finale to 30 years of storytelling that kicked off with the release of Final Fantasy VII in 1997 and wrap up the character arcs of everyone involved. Furthermore, it will release on all platforms simultaneously upon launch, including Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. So if you’ve been looking for a way to get into the Final Fantasy VII franchise, now is the time, because the end is coming in spring 2027. Check out the reveal trailer for Final Fantasy VII Revelation below:

Crazy Taxi: World Tour

Back in 2023, SEGA announced that it would be resurrecting some of its most beloved franchises. This included Virtua Fighter, Streets of Rage, Jet Set Radio, and notably, Crazy Taxi. Now, after three years, we finally have a good look at the next entry in the Crazy Taxi franchise. World Tour brings back the series’ iconic gameplay style, with new maps and missions, multiplayer modes, a classic arcade mode, numerous customization options, and more new features. Players won’t have to wait too long to get their hands on it, as Crazy Taxi: World Tour will release for Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC in 2027. Check out the trailer for Crazy Taxi: World Tour below:

Spyro: A Realm Beyond

Speaking of long-forgotten franchises, it has been 18 years since the last mainline Spyro game. Sure, there has been the Skylanders games and the Reignited Trilogy, which remade the original three entries in the series, there hasn’t been anything new on the level of Crash 4: It’s About Time. Now, Toys for Bob has returned to bring the purple dragon back into the limelight. Spyro: A Realm Beyond will give the titular character unlimited free flight for the first time in franchise history as he navigates a new world, makes new allies, and do battle against enemies new and old alike. It will release in 2027 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. Check out the trailer for Spyro: A Realm Beyond below:

Persona 6

Considering just how successful Persona 5 has been, the recent release of Persona 3 Reload, and the upcoming launch of Persona 4 Revival, you wouldn’t be blamed for wondering if we would ever get a Persona 6 in the near future. However, ATLUS quickly proved those fears to be unfounded, as it released the first teaser trailer for Persona 6 just a few days ago. Currently, there are very few details known about the next entry of the massive RPG series, but the initial trailer seems to hint towards a darker, more horror-centric tone as the store page alludes towards “strange rumors, unsettling urban legends, and occult incidents.” Hopefully it won’t be long before we hear new details about Persona 6, but for now, we do know that it will release for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Check out the first trailer for Persona 6 below:

Xenoblade Genesis

Nintendo hit Xenoblade fans with a 1-2 sucker punch during the most recent Nintendo Direct. Not only are we getting Nintendo Switch 2 Editions of all of the Xenoblade Chronicles games, but we’re also getting a brand new beginning for the franchise in the form of Xenoblade Genesis. Currently, all we know about Genesis other than what we saw in the trailer, are the staff members. Tetsuya Takahashi will direct, Yasunori Mitsuda is the main composer, Kiyota Manami and Mariam Abounnasr are the additional composers, and Mai Yoneyama and PALOW are the character designers. Thankfully, the game will release in 2027 for Nintendo Switch 2, so it’s only a matter of time before we hear about the next chapter for the Xenoblade series.

Deltarune Chapter 5

The story of Deltarune is almost at an end, and with the imminent release of Chapter 5, that finale looms ever closer. Chapter 5 will continue right where Chapter 4 left off, and take place in the midst of the festival that has been built up since the very beginning. It will also focus on a Dark World themed around flowers, leading many to speculate that Asgore will play a major role. Now that Kris, Susie, and Ralsei know who their true enemy is, they are more determined than ever before. Only you can decide where the story goes next when Chapter 5 releases on June 24 for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC. Check out the trailer for Deltarune Chapter 5 below:

Kingdom Hearts IV

Summer Game Fest 2026 as a whole featured numerous updates for games and franchises we never thought we’d see again, but easily one of the most surprising was the out of nowhere new trailer for Kingdom Hearts IV. Sure, the Kingdom Hearts series is finally making the proper jump to Nintendo Switch 2 in the form of Kingdom Hearts Collection [I~III] on October 8, but the announcement that Kingdom Hearts IV would release on Switch 2 alongside PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC was far from people’s minds. The trailer showed new hints of gameplay, some new characters, several returning characters, and of course, Sora front and center. Hopefully we won’t have to wait too long before we see where his journey goes next. In the meantime, check out the latest trailer for Kingdom Hearts IV below:

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

Even if it was one of gaming’s worst kept secrets as of late, it’s hard to deny how much of a bombshell the announcement of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake was for thousands around the world. A complete reinvention of one of the greatest games of all time with a gorgeous new visual style feels like a match made in heaven that is sure to make the Nintendo Switch 2 more appealing than ever before. While we know very few details about how the game will play, considering it will release in 2026, I guarantee that we’ll see the first proper look at this remake sooner rather than later. For now, check out the first trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake below:

For more information on everything revealed at Summer Game Fest 2026, be sure to check our tags for the event itself, as well as the State of Play, Xbox Games Showcase 2026, and Nintendo Direct!

Fable Gameplay Demo Trailer Released

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Saras Rajpal

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June 10, 2026

XBOX and Playground Games have released a new 30-minute gameplay demo trailer for Fable, which shows off more of the upcoming RPG. The game will release for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on February 23.

The demo showcases more of the world that the game takes place in, the dialogue options, the combat, and the way in which your reputation can grow and evolve. Recently, a new trailer released, which revealed that actress Hayley Atwell (Peggy Carter in Captain America) will play the antagonist Isabel. It also highlighted the return of classic series villain Jack of Blades. Check out the latest gameplay showcase for Fable below:

Fable was originally planned to release in fall 2026, but according to Xbox chief content officer and executive vice president Matt Booty on XBOX Podcast, the company wants to “make sure the game has a window all to its own.” This is in reference to the release of Grand Theft Auto VI. The Steam page describes Fable as follows:

Become the Hero you want to be in an immersive open-world action-RPG where each choice shapes your journey, reputation is everything, and fairytale endings are never guaranteed.

A New Beginning For A Legendary Franchise

Fable returns in a stunning reboot of a beloved franchise. As the first Hero in a generation, explore a living Albion filled with peculiar characters, dark humour, and chickens… lots of chickens. This isn’t just nostalgia — it’s a new beginning set in a beautifully vibrant open world.

Be The Hero You Want To Be

Customize your Hero’s appearance and wield powerful weapons as you weave melee, ranged, and magical combat. Take on bandits, beasts, and creatures — including brand-new enemies and fan-favorites like Hobbes, Balverines, and Trolls. Your power grows right alongside your reputation.

Build An Extraordinary Life

Beyond all the combat lies a living world where you can carve your own identity. Get filthy rich as a landlord or blacksmith, romance a villager (or three), have a bunch of kids, and watch as your reputation precedes you. Being a Hero is a bit like being a celebrity… if celebrities carried swords and occasionally battled giant fire-breathing chickens.

Your Choices Change The World

In Albion, a Hero’s reputation is everything. Your noble deeds and questionable decisions affect your relationship with each villager and can even shape the world around you. Whose opinion matters most? The choice is yours… and so are the consequences. It’s up to you to decide what it means to be a Hero.

Fairytale Ending Not Guaranteed.

Halo: Campaign Evolved Releases Three New Gameplay Trailers

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Saras Rajpal

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June 10, 2026

Halo: Campaign Evolved Reveals New Gameplay Trailers

Halo Studios has released three new gameplay trailers for Halo: Campaign Evolved, titled “Play Your Way,” “Assault on the Control Room,” and “3rd Person” gameplay. Each of which show off more of what fans can expect from the remake before it launches on July 28 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

“Play Your Way” showcases some of the ways that players can spice up their repeat playthroughs. This includes through the many skulls that have been added to the experience, the option of remix missions that change the positioning of certain enemies and adds unique visual effects, and co-op multiplayer with friends. “Assault on the Control Room” is a 28-minute gameplay demo which highlights the game’s fifth mission, while “3rd Person” focuses on one of the newly added skulls, which switches the perspective from first to third-person. Check out all three below:

Play Your Way

Assault on the Control Room

3rd Person

Halo: Campaign Evolved will feature three new levels, which take place a year before the events of the main story. It features Sgt. Johnson and Master Chief on a mission to kill a Prophet, and along the way, they must fight the Covenant, fly ships, and use the best tools in their arsenal to accomplish their mission, which could have devastating consequences. Pre-orders for the game are now live, which has two editions. The standard edition costs $49.99, while the Premium Edition costs $69.99. Pre-orders and purchase of the premium edition will grant both weapon skins and skins for Master Chief, with the latter including 5-day early access.

Lastly, the Steam page describes Halo: Campaign Evolved as follows:

EXPERIENCE WHERE THE LEGEND BEGINS

Halo: Campaign Evolved is a faithful yet modernized remake of Halo: Combat Evolved’s campaign. Experience the original story rebuilt with high-definition visuals, updated cinematics, refined controls, plus a brand-new three-mission adventure featuring the Master Chief and Sgt. Johnson. A broader arsenal of weapons, vehicles, enemies, and gameplay-modifying “Skulls” – optional modifiers that change combat in fun and challenging ways – add fresh tactics and endless replayability.

Play it your way: solo or up to 4-player online co-op with full crossplay and cross-progression support. Whether you’re discovering Halo for the first time or returning to the ring after 25 years, Halo: Campaign Evolved delivers an adventure that feels both timeless and brand new.

Dragon Quest Smash/Grow Adds ‘The Wandering Merchant and the Ruins of Confusion’ Event

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Saras Rajpal

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June 10, 2026

Dragon Quest Smash/Grow Adds 'The Wandering Merchant and the Ruins of Confusion’ Event

Square Enix has launched a new event for Dragon Quest Smash/Grow, titled “The Wandering Merchant and the Ruins of Confusion.” The event will be available until July 21.

The event “brings the killing machine and other miscreants of the machine family to ruinous rifts,” according to a press release. Players will need to delve into these ruins and choose their path at the end of each floor for a unique adventure. Throughout the event, adventurers will gather guardian stones from battles and treasure chests, and trade them for extravagant rewards. Additionally, players can claim up to 1,200 gems through login bonuses.

The event also adds the Killing Machine Set equipment. The new weapon, Bluesteel Lance, features the Coup de Grâce “Killer Cannon.” It deploys a cannon that automatically fires projectiles dealing physical ice damage. Plus, its Enchantment, “Sweeping Salvo,” unleashes a rapid wave of ice-infused arrows that pierce enemies.

Dragon Quest Smash/Grow launched on April 21 worldwide for Android via Google Play Store and iOS via App Store. Here’s an overview of the game, via Square Enix:

Experience fast-paced action in this new roguelite Dragon Quest RPG!

Dragon Quest with fast, intuitive combat!
Embark on a new roguelite RPG adventure!

Smash your way through hordes of monsters, then blow them away with Dragon Quest’s signature Coup de Grâce attacks! Grow your character with random Blessings and adapt your battle strategy to match an ever-changing tactical situation. No quest is ever the same in this unique Dragon Quest experience!

Game Features:

- Blessings – Mix and match Blessings for a unique experience every run! Blessings reshuffle every stage. Race through rifts with luck and strategy!
- Vocations – Forge your party from a variety of classic vocations! Beyond levelling up, unlock vocation tree nodes to enhance each vocation’s abilities!
- Main Story – Embark on a grand adventure to restore order to the world! Navigate dungeons known as rifts that have appeared all over the land with your trusty mechanical ally Roly in tow!
- Co-Op Quests – Join forces with up to 3 other players for exciting co-op quests! Bring your characters together and crush hordes of monsters!
- Packed With Content – Bring your best party to bear in even greater challenges! Smash through swarms of monsters in the Gauntlette, take on formidable bosses in Shrines, and dive into a wealth of content waiting to be explored!

Stupid Never Dies Launches in Fall 2026

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Soul Kiwami

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June 10, 2026

GPTRACK50 has announced that character-driven zombie action RPG Stupid Never Dies will launch in fall 2026 for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam. Several new details about Stupid Never Dies were also released alongside the game’s second official trailer and new screenshots.

Get the latest details below, via GPTRACK50

About Stupid Never Dies

Set in a monster-ruled otherworldly dungeon, Stupid Never Dies puts you in control of Davy, a timid zombie living at the very bottom of monster society. Defeat enemies, level up, and collect strange items to grow stronger on your quest to bring Julia, a frozen human girl, back to life.

Steal enemy abilities, customize your undead body with bizarre upgrades, and experience fast-paced combat packed with innovation.

Developed by GPTRACK50, a new studio formed by veteran action game developers, Stupid Never Dies delivers a single-player 3D action RPG experience unlike anything you’ve played before.

Companions Supporting Davy’s Adventure

Davy and Julia

Davy—the timid zombie protagonist, and Julia—the frozen woman he falls in love with at first sight.

Dr. Frank

A self-proclaimed “supreme intellect of humanity.”

Access Frank’s Database at “Jupiter Target” to check out your acquired styles, defeated enemies, and explored layers. Plus, claim Enemy Statues, Pins, Badges, Stickers, and more, depending on your kills and chomped cores.

Bessie

A tomboyish biker zombie. Tough personality, never tolerating anyone who got in the way of her driving, whether they were the police or the mafia. She is tasked with bringing Davy back to the surface from the dungeon on her bike.

“Bessie Burger” is a burger joint where you can unlock Zombie Skills and boost rarity levels. This will give you new options for the Zombie Skills that you gain when reaching certain levels inside the dungeon.

Goyle

A stone statue monster unable to move even a step on his own.

Possessing clairvoyance and clairaudience, he becomes a researcher who relays information about the dungeon to Davy.

Talk to Goyle in the “Security Room” to access his analytics and see details about your last dungeon dive, materials needed for Bessie Burger orders, Frank’s Database rewards, etc.

Acelino

A Chihuahua man, not a werewolf.

With a sharp mind, he serves as the doctor’s right-hand assistant. He’s also a playboy. Is responsible for Davy’s Body Hack.

Go to “Ink on the Brain,” the tattoo shop where Acelino hangs out, whenever you need to develop and manage your OT (Overtech) Gear, or embed it into Davy.

Boss Battles Revealed

In order to delve deeper into the dungeon, Davy will need to defeat increasingly challenging bosses:

Afreet

Said to have proven their loyalty to ultimate boss KOM (King Of Monsters) by drinking the flames of hell itself, afreets now burn with internal heat that fuels them endlessly. Their fearlessness has earned them high ranks and access to cutting-edge Overtech—such as an enhanced gravity control system that torments foes and even doubles as an exercise machine.

Wyvern

Vanguards of KOM’s army, wyverns fly ahead for recon, but often forget their orders and unleash surprise aerial attacks instead. Allies sometimes wonder if their skulls are hollow to help them fly. Regardless, their ferocity earns them respect and awe, and humans often use their image in heraldry. Classic beasts at heart, wyverns initially resisted Overtech for fear of being labeled “hypebeasts,” but progress soars on.

Other Characters Who Color Davy’s Adventure (?)

Bob Dullahan

A wanderer who’s lived and breathed freedom since time immemorial—one of the very few who dared fight back when KOM seized power. In the end, his head and the glowing core within were devoured. He often sings of liberty, and his style is emphatic, bold, and plainly declares, “I don’t care what the listener wants to hear.” Anyone who objects to his performances he quickly brands as an “enemy of freedom,” and so most have learned to shut up and put up.

Phoenix Zaza Hotfeathers

His grand cosmic duty is to discharge the waste generated by mother earth Gaia’s metabolism; his vibe is someone who doesn’t give a shit. Maybe because next to Gaia’s vastness, individual worries seem too tiny. Or maybe he’s just a moron.

Echoes of Aincrad Preview – Returning to a Familiar World

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Luis Enrique

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June 10, 2026

For more than 15 years, Sword Art Online has been a key franchise that shaped and revolutionized anime to this day. Although Sword Art Online has spanned various VRMMO worlds, the franchise’s initial setting of Aincrad felt like it was neglected and forgotten in subsequent releases. While there were titles like Infinity Moment and Hollow Fragment, fans in the West had to wait a while before getting to play them. By that time, Lost Song had been released, along with additional titles focusing on Alfheim, Gun Gale Online, and Alicization. However, in 2026, Aincrad finally becomes the focus once more with Echoes of Aincrad.

Echoes of Aincrad is a brand-new action RPG that focuses on the early days of the Sword Art Online incident, with a fresh new cast of characters. They fight through the endless hardship of being forced into a frustrating situation alongside 10,000 other players. Thanks to Bandai Namco, Final Weapon got the chance to preview Echoes of Aincrad, experiencing this new rendition of Aincrad firsthand with a myriad of companions and weapons.

Experiencing the Sword Art Online Incident

On November 6th, 2022, ten thousand players were held hostage within the first VRMMO, Sword Art Online. This plot was orchestrated by the creator of the Nerve Gear, Kayaba Akihiko, who forced everyone into a life-and-death game. Among the many victims are beta testers who experienced Sword Art Online’s Closed Beta. Aside from Kirito, Asuna, and Argo, the cast of Echoes of Aincrad are also seasoned beta testers, including you! Instead of creating a virtual character, the character creator is largely the real-life scan through the Nerve Gear. The character creator is largely rudimentary, allowing for an in-depth personalized creation within its cell-shaded art style.

This new cast of survivors rendezvous in the nearest inn to plan how to survive with their knowledge of the game. Along the way, you’ll relive iconic events within Sword Art Online and attempt to survive the tower’s various floors. However, I feel concerned about getting too attached to this new cast of characters. Even though they have experience from the closed beta, these early months are a period of uncertainty. Many players, even beta testers, were not only slain by the many beasts, but also by player killers. On the other hand, this does make me excited to see the Laughing Coffin guild be presented terrifyingly, alongside the infamous beater Kirito.

Surviving in a Wild and Unknown World, Together

Unlike previous titles, Echoes of Aincrad focuses more on a Souls-like combat style. The right bumper and trigger handle both light and heavy attacks, with the signature feature being the available melee weapons. Sword Art Online was primarily a melee-focused VRMMO, and that fantasy is truly alive here. To be blunt: it’s brutal. Simply holding the right trigger deals a very strong attack that will destroy any weaker mob with ease. There are also special Off-Global Cooldown attacks on either the triggers or face buttons that deal even more damage to enemies.

Companions are a core mechanic of Echoes of Aincrad, featuring an original cast of characters and returning Sword Art Online characters. Each companion has their own specialized weapon and set of skills, such as Iori’s healing ward and Argo’s scanning abilities. These abilities are activated by holding the left trigger and pressing the face buttons, and they’re charged by dealing damage to enemies. There are also several ways to counter enemies, including parrying, dodging, and reversing attacks with the heavy attack. Companions also feature different dialogue conversations throughout the various quests, along with different comments when searching or attacking.

It can’t be an offline MMORPG without various mobs to fight against. In this demo, only Floors 1 and 2 were explorable, bringing their fair share of mobs. These mobs are recognizable to every Sword Art Online fan, as players will encounter Kobolds, Giant Boars, and more throughout this journey. They aren’t pushovers, either, and will defeat unsuspecting victims on different floors, especially in Normal Mode. The difficulty curve of Echoes of Aincrad is extremely high when surrounded by a large group of mobs. So it’s best to avoid getting overwhelmed and to pick fights carefully, as there’s not enough stamina to handle the tougher enemies.

Preparations are in Order for the Expeditions

Before setting forth on a quest, preparations are needed in the different safe towns. Each safe town provides different services, such as shops, inns, and a local blacksmith or two. Shops allow players to purchase various consumable potions or crystals that provide different stat boosts. Blacksmiths allow players to craft or upgrade different weapons with materials gathered on the different floors. Inns allow you to upgrade their equipment and stats, as well as their companions’ equipment.

Upon reaching the town square teleporter, quests are selectable, and players are immediately transported to the open zones of the floors. The zones are expansive, making it easy to get lost due to an incomplete map. The only way to fill in a map is to find and activate the various rest points at each point of interest. After activation, the rest points also serve as local teleportation devices that allow players to jump from one point to the next. Additionally, there are field gimmicks that open new areas and are unlocked by defeating the local boss or having an explosive crystal.

The World of Swords is Real

Stepping forth into Aincrad is like a dream come true, even though it isn’t under better circumstances. The threat level is very high as you try to survive within this life-and-death situation. Given that this is a prequel, the status of these characters can vary, and I’m hopeful that some will survive.

However, navigating the different zones is frustrating, especially when surrounded by various mobs. It’s rewarded with the combat and companion systems, as well as the variety of weapons to equip. It makes Aincrad feel more real, just as many imagined it in 2012.

Echoes of Aincrad releases on July 10, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam.

Samson Releases New ‘Welcome to the Pit’ Update

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Saras Rajpal

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June 10, 2026

Samson Releases New 'Welcome to the Pit' Update

Liquid Swords has released a new free update for Samson, titled “Welcome to the Pit,” which focuses entirely on the game’s vehicles. The game is available now on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.

The update adds the following:

New Area: Lowline Circuit Race Track
Free Street Trials
Vehicle Customization
Taxi Gig
New Jobs
- Black Top Renegades
- You Move Me, Man
- Van Diesel
- Bust Out Barry
- The Meter’s Tickin’
- Lowline Circuit Endurance Street Trial
Sandwich Boards
Easier to Escape Enforcement
Combat Updates
- Improved animation fidelity for various combat moves.
- Increased animation coverage and reliability for parries from all directions.
- Improved parry timing to make them more consistent and responsive.
- Smoother motion when stepping up and down on objects.
- Reduced Posture damage slightly on Light and Heavy Attacks, and increased Health damage on them to not make it too easy to bring enemies to a takedown state with e.g. Light Attacks only.
- Increased Posture damage from some hazards to make them more relevant in bringing enemies to a takedown state.
- Fix for ragdoll being “frozen” when you push people over railings.
Performance
- Optimization and better threading as well as budgeting of NPC characters.
- New asynchronous bulk tick system to reduce tick overhead.
- Performance improvement to various AI systems such as behaviour trees, targeting, mic and senses.
- Smoother frame pacing when VSync is disabled and not using frame generation.
- New custom throttling system to improve performance when running faster than 30 fps.
- Various general optimizations in Traffic System UI, WorldQuery, LodSync, StoryDeck and Audio.
- Wide performance improvements that help reduce hitches.
- Updated and added more systems to our custom timeshare system to reduce spikes in the game.

Samson, also known as Samson: A Tyndalston Story, launched on April 8 to mixed reviews. While many appreciated the premise, the numerous bugs and lackluster mechanics were panned by critics and fans alike. The release date for the next major update is currently unknown, though it will release for consoles in fall 2026.

Digimon Story Time Stranger Demo Available Now on Switch and Switch 2

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Theodore Millard

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June 10, 2026

The demo for Digimon Story Time Stranger is available now on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The game will release on July 10 and can be pre-ordered now.

The demo includes the opening chapter of the game. Once completed, the Central Town – Adventure Trial mode will be unlocked, granting players access to select areas in the Digital World: Iliad. It was previously available on other platforms. Progress through the first chapter will carry over into the full game.

The following editions are available (physical copies are Game-Key Card titles):

Standard Edition: Base Game, Uniform of a Certain School costumes, Adventure Item set, Agumon (Black) and Gabumon (Black)
Digital Deluxe Edition: All Standard edition content plus Cyber Sleuth Set Costumes, Season Pass
Digital Ultimate Edition: All Digital Deluxe edition content plus Costume Pack (3 costumes per character, 3 additional side missions), Early unlocks of special Agumon and Gabumon, with their Digivolution conditions to specific Digimon already unlocked, Public Safety Suit Costumes and Special Supplies Set, Cyber Sleuth BGM Pack

Lastly, Digimon Story Time Stranger is available now worldwide for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The game has both Japanese and English voice overs. Final Weapon reviewed Digimon Story Time Stranger and gave it a 4.5/5 score, noting that the game is “the boldest entry in the franchise to date, delivering a thrilling narrative, stunning environments, and over 450 Digimon to collect. Its deep combat system, expansive quality-of-life improvements, and superb English voice acting elevate it alongside the best RPGs of the year. Minor issues aside, this is the definitive Digimon experience fans have been waiting for.”

Dragon’s Dogma 2 Update 3.1 Available Now

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Theodore Millard

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June 10, 2026

Dragon’s Dogma 2 has announced the patch notes for its update 3.1, releasing June 10. Another update is scheduled for end of August, with Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen launching October 9.

The June 10 update is focused on quality of life improvements, and patch notes can be read here:

Added Features and Adjustments

Fast Travel/Movement Adjustments

Added the fast travel item Eternal Ferrystone.
* The Eternal Ferrystone will be automatically acquired after talking to Brant during the quest Seat of the Sovran.
* If you have already completed this quest, the item will be placed in your inventory.
Added Portcrystals to Melve, Checkpoint Rest Town and Volcanic Island Camp.
Added a Portcrystal as a reward for the quest Monster Culling.
* If you have already completed this quest, it will be placed in your inventory.
Added Oxcart Stopovers.
Reduced the time until the Doze Off command becomes available when riding an Oxcart.
If an Oxcart happens to be close by, an Oxcart icon will be displayed on the mini map.
Extended Oxcart Station departure hours. Oxcarts will now depart from morning till evening.
Decreased the amount of stamina used when dashing outside of combat.

Selecting Load from Autosave after defeat will no longer result in loss gauge accumulation.

Improved the stats for some equipment found when exploring dungeons.

Options Additions/Adjustments

Added the Free Camera option to Photo Mode.
Added the option to toggle the display of patterns left on equipment strengthened in wyrmfire.
Added the option to toggle the display of head armor.
Changed the wording of the Set to “Examine” Only option in the Button Mapping settings to make it clearer that it does not include Dash.
Added the option to enable/disable unhired pawns to approach you and offer their services.
Added the option to enable/disable high fives from pawns after battle.

Reward Adjustments

Changed the content of some treasure chests and some enemy item drops.
Increased the rewards (mainly gold) for some quests.

UI Adjustments

Added the option to use a Ferrystone from the map by moving the cursor to a Portcrystal.
Improved the visibility of the player icon on the map.
A notification will now display if your camping kit was destroyed in an ambush.
When shopping, you can no longer purchase more than you can hold of a specific item.
The stat boosts for Pawns inflicted with dragonsplague will now be reflected on the status screen.
Multiple item types can now be transferred at once between the Arisen and Pawns.
The Art of Metamorphosis has now been moved to the top of the Pawn Guild Vendor’s product list.
The order of Lantern and Lantern Oil has been changed at each shop so that Lantern Oil appears first.
An hourglass icon will now appear on timed quest notifications.
Quest progress will now be displayed for priority quests after loading saved data.

Pawn Adjustments

Added Guardian specialization.
* Enables the pawn to prevent oxcart raids from occurring while they accompany the Arisen. Also enables the pawn to singlehandedly repel smaller foes that attack the camp, and to reduce the Health of larger ones before the Arisen joins the battle.
* The Guardian’s Tome can be acquired in the following ways.
– Bought from the Nameless Apothecary in the Nameless Village.
– As a reward for the quests Claw Them Into Shape and Readvent of Calamity.
* If you have already completed these quests, they will be placed in your inventory.
* Added a tutorial for the Guardian specialization.
Adjusted behavior when moving, making it harder to fall from cliffs.
Increased the stamina recovered when Pawns help you after becoming exhausted.

Shop Adjustments

Reduced inn fees for staying at the inn in Melve, Excavation Site, Nameless Village, Borderwatch Outpost, Vernworth and Harve Village.
Reduced fees for all barberie services.
Lantern (Fueled) price changed from 1000 G to 800 G.
Ferrystone price in Normal Mode changed from 10000 G to 5000 G.
Ferrystone sale price changed from 99 G to 900 G.

Text/Tutorial Display Adjustments

Replaced Monotype Fonts
The loading screen has been changed to show tips instead of quest progress.
The tutorial for loading from an autosave has been adjusted to reflect the changes to the loss gauge.
Added a tutorial explaining the “!” symbol that displays on the minimap.

Other Adjustments

Adjusted the camera angle when approaching a pre-existing Portcrystal.
Adjusted the quality of the camera angle when returning from a zoomed view.
Added the Hollow Cape to the product lineup at Celeste’s Smithy in Checkpoint Rest Town.

A variety of bug fixes are included too.

Meanwhile, the update in August will bring engine improvements to enhance performance and the save system. More information can be found through the Dragon’s Dogma website.

Dragon’s Dogma 2 is available now for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The game is a PlayStation 5 Pro Enhanced title with support for PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution. Final Weapon previously reviewed Dragon’s Dogma 2 and gave it a 3.5/5, noting that the game is “a good action RPG with some thrilling monster combat. However, it could be so much more. Technical issues and some poor design choices hold back what could’ve been a truly fantastic game.” The expanded version, Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, will release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam on October 9.

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Complete Edition is Coming to Switch 2

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Soul Kiwami

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June 9, 2026

Koei Tecmo and Team NINJA have announced that Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Complete Edition is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on September 3. Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember, the sequel to Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, will launch afterward in early 2027 for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Windows and Steam.

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Complete Edition is currently available now for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Windows and Steam.

Here’s an overview of the Complete Edition’s contents, via Koei Tecmo:

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Complete Edition features everything included in the game’s three DLC packs – “Battle of Zhongyuan”, “Conqueror of Jiangdong” and “Upheaval in Jingxiang” — along with new endgame content, “The Thousand-Mile Journey”. This includes new characters from the armies of Cao Cao, Sun Ce, and Liu Bei, along with new weapon types (cestus, long sword, and whip), new stages, new Divine Beasts, more challenging difficulty levels, and expanded functions! It also includes a collection of collaboration DLC, highlighted by equipment and stages featured from collaborations with Nioh 2, Naraka: Bladepoint, and Lies of P.

In addition, three in-game items that were included alongside Wo Long’s original release — “Baihu Armor,” “Zhuque Armor,” and “Qinglong Armor” – are now included in the Complete Edition, along with the in-game item “The Records of the Grand Historian”, which shows the location of the Marking Flag on the mini-map.