The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin Releases on March 16 for PC and PS5

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Soul Kiwami
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The Seven Deadly Sins Origin release date

Netmarble has announced that The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin will launch on March 16 for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam. Following the console and PC launch, The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin will come to Android, iOS, and Google Play Games on March 23.

Originally, The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin was planned to launch on January 28, 2026. The developers delayed the release date of The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin in order to have time to make major improvements to the combat system, such as refinements to the burst and dodge systems. The team will also add improvements to exploration convenience, with added options for key mapping, better movement and adventure guidance, and reduced gameplay fatigue. 

Pre-registration is available on the official website, Google Play Store, and App Store with various sign-up rewards up for grabs, including playable character Tioreh, draw tickets, hero upgrade materials, and healing dishes. What’s more, a pre-order package is available in the PlayStation Store featuring various in-game items and bonuses including Draw Tickets, Hero Upgrade Materials, and Weapon Upgrade Materials.

Final Weapon had the opportunity to interview The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin executive producer Do-Hyung Koo to discuss the game’s development, the team’s initial goals, consultation with manga creator Nakaba Suzuki and more. We also had the chance to play an early build of The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin to see what the original story and combat system offered.

DAMON and BABY Pre-Orders Now Available, Limited-Time Demo Announced

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Soul Kiwami
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DAMON and BABY demo

Arc System Works announced that pre-orders for new action adventure game DAMON and BABY are now available in the PlayStation Store, Nintendo eShop, and on PC via Steam. What’s more, a limited-time demo for DAMON and BABY will be available on PC from February 20 to March 3 as part of Steam Next Fest. 

The Standard Edition of DAMON and BABY costs $19.99, which is discounted to $17.99 while pre-orders are live. A Deluxe Edition is available for $24.99 ($22.49 with discount), featuring the game, digital artwork, and the soundtrack. 

DAMON and BABY launches March 26 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam. Lastly, here’s an overview, via the official Steam page:

An unlikely pair, an unforgettable journey.

An exciting new style of action adventure fusing shooting action with exploration.

A New Take on Shooting Action and In-Depth Exploration

Experience a new type of action adventure, featuring a fusion between exploration within an expansive world and highly technical twin-stick shooting. At your home base, power up the demon king Damon and make purchases. During the exploration phase, defeat enemies to complete each area. The story progresses as you alternate between the two phases.

Strategic Battles With a Vast Arsenal of Weapons and Gimmicks

Battles include both close-ranged attacks with handguns and long-ranged attacks with machine guns and more. As you explore, players can find more powerful weapons. Each boss battle allows for a strategic approach with area gimmicks.

Customization and Outfit Changes

Damon grows throughout the adventure, learning to master various weapons and skills. Customize your skills set to match your play style. Change Damon’s appearance with a variety of outfit choices.

Journey Together With Two-Player Co-Op

Take control of Damon’s canine companion to help in combat in various ways like collecting items.

Only available via local (offline play)

TOKYO INDIE GAMES SUMMIT 2026 to Host an Online Showcase on March 16

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Soul Kiwami
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Tokyo Indie Games Summit 2026

TOKYO INDIE GAMES SUMMIT 2026 organizers Phoenixx Inc. have announced that the event will host its first-ever online broadcast program, TIGS 2026 Online Showcase. The stage is set for TOKYO INDIE GAMES SUMMIT 2026 at the IMAGINUS Suginami Science Lab (IMAGINUS) in Tokyo, Japan, from March 20 (business day) to March 21 (public day). 

Hosted by Ryouran Hyakka, the TOKYO INDIE GAMES SUMMIT 2026 Online Showcase will take place on March 16 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. JST on TikTok Live. The program will feature segments showcasing selected games with live gameplay and commentary. More guests will be announced at a later date. 

Further, admission tickets for TOKYO INDIE GAMES SUMMIT 2026 are now on sale. Business day tickets are ¥6,000 (tax included), and ticket holders can use MeetToMatch and conduct business meetings with sponsors and exhibitors. Public day tickets will cost ¥1,000 (tax included), and TIGS Supporter tickets will be available for ¥10,000 (tax included) with entry for both days and additional benefits. 

The sponsors for TOKYO INDIE GAMES SUMMIT 2026 include:

  • Diamond Sponsors
    • Cygames
    • Bandai Namco
  • Platinum Sponsors
    • Thirdwave
    • Xeen
  • Gold Sponsors
    • Parco Games
    • Shueisha Games
    • Happinet Indie Collection
    • Pocketpair
  • Silver Sponsor
    • Bushiroad
  • Bronze Sponsors
    • Asobism
    • BeXide
    • Crafts & Meister
    • room6
    • Shochiku Games
    • VIPO
  • Supporters
    • Make.Ctrl.Japan
    • Beyblade X

Final Weapon is proud to be an official media partner of TOKYO INDIE GAMES SUMMIT 2026 alongside Famitsu, Dengeki Online, Game*Spark, GameWith, GameBiz, Game8, Gadget Tsushin, Enter Jam?, and other talented outlets found at the event’s official website.

Fortnite x Kingdom Hearts Collaboration Reportedly in Development

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Noah Hunter
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Kingdom Hearts Aqua

Tonight, Fortnite leaker AdiraFNInfo has shared that a Kingdom Hearts collaboration is in active development and is set to release in the coming months. This would mark yet another major collaboration between the massive free-to-play game and Disney, following collabs like Pirates of the Caribbean, Marvel, The Incredibles, and more.

In 2024, a rumor that a Kingdom Hearts collaboration with Fortnite was planned spread online, but it has not happened as of now. This new report from notable Fortnite leakers is the first we’ve heard of this collaboration since.

It’s unclear what this collaboration could bring, whether skins, items, music, or a new mode. Until more information is revealed or referenced in the datamines, it’s likely Fortnite reporters will not have any more information to share.

Kingdom Hearts IV is currently in active development at Square Enix. The company shared in May of last year that it “can’t wait to share more about Kingdom Hearts IV when the time is right”, following the cancellation of Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link. Tetsuya Nomura shared in September that the game’s development was “progressing smoothly”.

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Super Monkey Ball Content Drop is Now Available

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Soul Kiwami
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SEGA has released the “Super Monkey Ball Content Drop” update for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds featuring free DLC character AiAi. The Super Monkey Ball Content Drop also includes AiAi’s Banana Cruiser vehicle, four new songs, and special emotes and sounds for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds.

The following four new Super Monkey Ball themed songs were added to the Jukebox:

What’s more, the February roadmap for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds confirms that the AiAi Super Monkey Ball Festival event will be held from February 12 at 7:00 p.m. to February 15 at 6:59 p.m. ET. The Tangle & Whisper Festival follows up from February 26 at 7:00 p.m. to March 1 at 6:59 p.m. ET.

Sonic Racing CrossWorlds February 2026 roadmap

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is available now for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam. The Season Pass is available now for $29.99. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Nintendo Switch 2 Edition will be released at physical retailers on March 26 for $69.99, featuring the full game on the cartridge.

The Season Pass includes the following collaborative content:

  • Minecraft
    • Playable characters: Steve, Alex, and Creeper
    • Minecraft-themed course and vehicle
  • SpongeBob SquarePants
    • Playable characters: SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick
    • SpongeBob SquarePants-themed course and vehicle
  • PAC-MAN
    • Playable characters: Pac-Man and rival ghosts
    • PAC-MAN-themed course and vehicle
  • Mega Man
    • Playable characters: Mega Man and Proto Man
    • Mega Man-themed course and vehicle
  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
  • Avatar Legends

Final Weapon previously reviewed Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds and gave it a 4.5/5 score, noting that “there is very little in the way between the player and the game’s content, making for a refreshing pick-up-and-play experience that will satisfy players of all ages and skill levels. CrossWorlds is a kart racer that deeply understands the appeal of the genre and manages to finish in first place because of that.”

Diablo IV Lord of Hatred Expansion Reveals New Warlock Class

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Soul Kiwami
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Diablo IV Lord of Hatred Warlock

Blizzard has revealed the new Warlock class for the Diablo IV “Lord of Hatred” expansion, which releases on April 28. Several new details about the Diablo IV Lord of Hatred expansion were revealed as well, including the Paladin class, new endgame content, and the Region of Skovos.

Here are the main new tidbits about the Lord of Hatred expansion: 

  • Diablo IV’s upcoming expansion calls players back to Sanctuary to confront Mephisto’s growing influence, pairing an epic fight with the Lord of Hatred himself with major gameplay evolution.
  • Two New Classes: Warlock and Paladin – Experience the heavy-metal might of the Warlock against the divine light of the Paladin. Two heroes stand at opposite extremes in the fight against Mephisto. Diablo IV offers a unique take on the Warlock, defined by its metal chains, flames, and destructive power that turn the wrath of Hell against itself.
    • More information about the Warlock in “Lord of Hatred” will be revealed in a Live Developer Update on March 5 at 11:00 a.m. PT / 2:00 p.m. ET, broadcast on the Diablo YouTube and Twitch channels.
  • Systems and Endgame Evolution – New endgame systems give players greater control over progression and challenge. War Plans introduces customizable activity paths that allow players to shape their endgame experience, while the rare Echoing Hatred encounters push builds to their limits through escalating waves of increasingly difficult enemies.
  • New Region of Skovos – The final showdown with Mephisto takes place in the ancient region of Skovos. New characters, quests, and monsters await players as they explore the ancient Mediterranean-inspired landscapes where humanity first emerged.

Diablo IV is available now for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Battle.net.

Diablo II: Resurrected – Infernal Edition is Now Available on Steam

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Soul Kiwami
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Diablo II: Resurrected – Infernal Edition

Blizzard has announced that Diablo II: Resurrected – Infernal Edition is now available for $39.99 on PC via Steam alongside the newly released “Reign of the Warlock” DLC, which is pre-packaged with this edition. Diablo II: Resurrected – Infernal Edition and the Reign of the Warlock DLC introduce the Warlock class, an overhauled endgame, new mechanics, and more quality-of-life updates. The DLC may be purchased separately for $24.99 if the player already owns Diablo II: Resurrected.

Diablo II: Resurrected is available now for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Battle.net. Here’s an overview of the new Infernal Edition, via Steam:

The Genre-Defining Action RPG, Better than Ever

Diablo II: Resurrected – Infernal Edition includes the critically acclaimed remaster of Diablo II and its Lord of Destruction expansion, together with the brand-new Reign of the Warlock DLC.

Journey through the Hell-scarred land of Sanctuary; faithfully preserved and enhanced with modern 3D graphics, remastered audio, and updated cinematics.

The included Reign of the Warlock DLC expands upon the Diablo II: Resurrected experience with the brand-new Warlock class, an overhauled endgame, fresh mechanics, and modern quality-of-life updates.

Eight Classes, Eight Players, Endless Replayability

 

Experience the story of a world ravaged by eternal conflict between the forces of Heaven and Hell. Obtain powerful items, master over 200 awe-inspiring skills across eight classes, and vanquish the minions of the Burning Hells in 8 player co-op. Dominate the leaderboards, then get a fresh start with seasonal ladder resets that introduce new challenges.

New Class – Warlock

The Warlock arrives in Diablo II: Resurrected, a master of shadow who turns the power of the Burning Hells against itself.

Command forbidden power through three unique paths:

      • Demon focuses on enslaving hellspawn and binding them into loyal, fearsome allies that fight at your command.
      • Eldritch channels searing mental magics into ordinary weapons, transforming them into conduits of devastating force.
      • Chaos unleashes the raw elements of Hell, fire and shadow allowing you to rain elemental destruction upon your enemies from afar.

New Challenges, New Builds

Collect new Unique items, sets, and runewords to create powerful new builds for classic classes.

Take on expanded endgame challenges with Terror Zone updates, the Colossal Ancients fight, reworked enemy difficulty scaling, and new mechanics that reward strategy and class mastery.

Track your progress with the new Chronicle system, which shows all the items you’ve collected account-wide and rewards completionists with exclusive bonuses.

Refined, Not Reimagined

Diablo II: Resurrected – Infernal Edition includes powerful quality-of-life updates without compromising Diablo II’s iconic feel. The new customizable Loot Filter reduces screen clutter, helping you identify the gear that matters most to you. Managing resources across characters is also easier than ever with updated Stash Tabs, including dedicated tabs for gems, materials, and runes for quick sorting.

Feeling nostalgic?  Switch freely between eras and experience Diablo II the way you remember.

Cross-Game Rewards

Celebrate your journey through Sanctuary and beyond. Instantly unlock Kervek the Putrid Pet and the Forbidden Tethers Back Trophy in Diablo IV, giving your wanderer a touch of forbidden flair. You’ll also receive the Horadric Cube Housing Item in World of Warcraft, a timeless artifact to display proudly at your home in Azeroth.

Ninja Scroll Anime Film Gets 4K Restoration

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Soul Kiwami
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Ninja Scroll

Sentai has announced that a 4K restoration of Ninja Scroll, the 1993 anime film written and directed by Yoshiaki Kawajiri, will receive a world premiere screening on February 15 at 10:00 p.m. CET during Berlinale, the 76th Berlin International Film Festival. There will be encore screenings on February 16 and 22. 

The digital 4K restoration of the Ninja Scroll anime film is spearheaded, remastered and produced by Sentai with supervision by Kawajiri himself. According to Sentai, the process involved a 4K scan (3840 × 2160 pixels) of the original 35mm negative, then repairing any damage and lastly performing color correction to create an archival quality digital master of the film.

Ninja Scroll
© 1993 Yoshiaki Kawajiri / Madhouse / FlyingDog / TOHO CO., LTD. / MOVIC INC. All Right Reserved.

“We’re both thrilled and humbled to be able to preserve the original 1993 Ninja Scroll film as a modern digital movie. This is Ninja Scroll at its very best!,” said John Ledford, President of Sentai. “Ninja Scroll in 4K is nothing short of a pristine version of this cinematic masterpiece, presented in stunning high definition, contrast and color. The digital adaptation offers a truly immersive experience. In fact, seeing it is like watching Ninja Scroll for the very first time!”

Fans will have the chance to own the 4K version of Ninja Scroll when Sentai releases the limited edition Blu-ray SteelBook in 4K UHD in early 2027.

Blades of Fire is Coming to Steam Alongside Version 2.0

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Soul Kiwami
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505 Games and MercurySteam have announced that action-adventure game Blades of Fire  is coming to PC via Steam on May 14 alongside the version 2.0 update. A free demo of Blades of Fire is also available now on Steam. 

Here’s a breakdown of the Blades of Fire version 2.0 update, via 505 Games:

Steam / 2.0 Version – Content and Improvements 

The Steam release includes “Version 2.0” of the game, featuring major updates and improvements, plus the Adventurer Pack, the Artbook, and the award-winning original soundtrack by Óscar Araujo.

The Version 2.0 content will release on May 14 as a free update across all platforms and introduces a wealth of improvements:

New Contents

      • New Game Plus
      • New Challenge Level: Titanium
      • New Weapon Parts & Skins (only available in New Game Plus)
      • Elements Transmutation, which allows players to change material types
      • Photo Mode 
      • Boss Revival Mode (a new game mode where you can replay boss fights and earn rewards)
      • Adso’s Spells on weapons for a deeper combat (rewards tied to Boss Revival Mode introducing spells that enhance weapon abilities with special effects)
      • Now you can pet the Ox in Blades of Fire.

Improvements

      • Expanded death and mutilation variations
      • Improved animation transition
      • Nvidia DLSS4 implementation.

Other 

      • Full key remapping for keyboard and mouse control
      • New Achievements
      • Steam Deck Support.

Blades of Fire launched on May 22, 2025 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Epic Games Store.

THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK Launches METAL SLUG 3 Collaboration Update

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Soul Kiwami
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The King of Fighters AFK x METAL SLUG 3

SNK and Netmarble have released a new update for THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK featuring a collaboration with SNK’s own METAL SLUG 3. The collaboration update adds METAL SLUG 3 characters Eri Kasamoto, Marco Rossi, and Fio Germi as new Legendary fighters for THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK.

Players have the chance to obtain Eri Kasamoto and Marco Rossi through special Pick-Up Events from February 11 to March 10, and Fio Germi will join the roster on February 15. The METAL SLUG 3 Collab Check-In event is now available with rewards like Marco Rossi and Legendary pet Pocket SV-001.

The Event Dungeon: Final Mission & Air Defense is available, allowing players to team up with familiar bosses to take down Roots Mars of Disaster, a KOF-style reimagining of METAL SLUG 3’s final boss Roots Mars. Players can earn ranking rewards based on their scores, and daily play rewards grants event currency used in Air Defense. Use the currency to access a special draw event featuring METAL SLUG 3 characters Tarma Roving, Donald Morden, and Aikawa Madoka as Legendary supporters and Ichimonji Hyakutaro as a Unique supporter. 

The Event Dungeon: Assault Mission event is available as a limited-time dungeon with rewards like Fighter Tokens, which can be used to summon collaboration fighters. What’s more, the METAL SLUG 3 Collaboration Event will run from February 17 to March 10 with bonus rewards like Legendary pets Pocket Mars People and Pocket SV-001. Players can also earn bonus rewards by discovering hidden Ichimonji Hyakutaro throughout the game.

THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK is available now for Android via Google Play and iOS via App Store. Final Weapon previously interviewed Netmarble Neo CTO and project director Myeong-hyeon Kim about THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK. In our interview, Myeong-hyeon Kim discusses his role as project director of THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK, the team’s outlook on the game, and even possible collaborations and a PC version.

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