Crystalfall Releases on Early Access in March 2026

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Saras Rajpal
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Crystalfall Releases on Early Access in March 2026

CRG Studio has announced that its upcoming Action RPG, Crystalfall, will release for Steam Early Access on PC in March 2026. Additionally, a demo will be available during Steam Next Fest from February 23 to March 2. 

Crystalfall is inspired by the likes of Diablo and Path of Exile. The upcoming demo will feature the entire opening act of the campaign. Check out the trailer showcasing the gameplay of Crystalfall before it releases on Early Access below:

The Steam page describes the game as follows:

Take on the role of a convict who has been thrown into the dungeons by a powerful ruling organization. Embark on a journey through a world devastated by a mysterious asteroid, scattering powerful crystal shards across distinct world zones brimming with mutated creatures and steampunk enemies.

Delve into post-apocalyptic dungeons that randomize upon each visit and ascend to new heights of power with epic loot, extensive talent tree progression, theorycrafting and lootable skills.

CLASSLESS CHARACTERS

Choose a character from the primary attributes strength, dexterity or intelligence. Specialize in a primary attribute or experiment with various combinations to create your ideal character build.

EXTENSIVE TALENT TREE PROGRESSION

Embark on your path to mastery with an extensive tree of talents. Gain experience and unlock new powers to form synergies with your items and skills.

LOOTABLE SKILLS WITH RANDOMIZED SKILL TREES

Loot skills of different rarities and unlock your path of choice through procedurally generated skill trees. Tailor the skill to your build with the help of unique nodes and quality upgrades. Insert lootable socketables known as skill crests for further customization.

DEEP ITEMIZATION

Loot, upgrade, salvage and trade your skills and items.

In Crystalfall, game mechanics revolve around item strength and theorycrafting to create synergies with skills and talents. Explore different character builds by growing your arsenal of powerful steampunk items.

SEASONS
Seasons offer a fresh start with new content to explore and thrilling challenges to overcome.
ENDGAME

Explore an endless endgame with new maps and challenging bosses. Journey deeper into the world of Crystalfall to uncover its secrets, pushing your hero to their limits.

MULTIPLAYER

Meet, interact and trade items with other players.

Capcom Updates Platinum Titles Sales as of December 31, 2025

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Saras Rajpal
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Capcom Updates Platinum Titles Sales as of December 31, 2025

Capcom has updated its listing of Platinum Titles sales as of December 31, 2025. It highlights multiple games that have reached and exceeded 1 million titles since launch. 

The updated listing is as follows:

The next major game from Capcom, Resident Evil Requiem, will launch on February 27 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam. In June 2025, Final Weapon had the opportunity to experience hands-off gameplay of Resident Evil Requiem at Summer Game Fest. Recently, Capcom released a live-action short film promoting the game, starring Maika Monroe.

A Resident Evil Requiem Deluxe Edition will be available with the Standard Edition ($69.99), alongside a Premium Steelbook Edition ($89.99). A special edition Resident Evil Requiem Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller ($99.99) with designs from the game and a gunmetal-black finish will be available from Nintendo on launch day, and pre-orders are live in the My Nintendo Store. Amiibo for the game will release in summer 2026. 

Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream Adds Undine Asuna

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Saras Rajpal
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Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream Adds Undine Asuna

Bandai Namco has officially released Undine Asuna as a new character in Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream to kick off season 6 of the game. The game is available now on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. 

Undine Asuna initially debuted in Sword Art Online II. Haruka Tomatsu voices the character in both the original anime and in Fractured Daydream. Additionally, she will serve as a support character. Check out the trailer showcasing Undine Asuna in Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream below:

The Steam page describes the game as follows:

Galaxia, a new system allowing players to relive the past, has been added to ALfheim Online; however, Galaxia spins out of control causing players from all over time and space to be displaced! To set the timeline back on track, Kirito must work with fallen friends… and foes.

A total of 21 characters from the SAO series, each with their own unique role, will join him in a battle beyond memory.

In addition to single-player mode, team up with up to 20 players worldwide and stand united against powerful enemies.

Single-Player Mode
    • Story mode
      • A one-player experience featuring an original story. Characters from across time and space, each with their own destiny, gather to confront the anomaly in the VR world.
Online-Only Modes
    • Boss raid
      • An online-exclusive mode where up to 20 players in five parties of four players each challenge a gigantic boss. This mode heralds the return of powerful bosses that once stood against Kirito and his friends. Join players from around the world to overcome these life-or-death battles.
    • Co-Op Quest
      • An online-exclusive mode to challenge up to 20 players in five parties of four-players each. The five parties start separated but gradually unite with one another as the quest progresses. In the last area of the map, a final showdown against the boss awaits, requiring the combined efforts of all participants.
    • Free Roam
      • An online-exclusive mode where players can freely explore a vast map filled with powerful bosses and treasure chests. Up to 20 players can participate in one map, allowing for one-time adventures with randomly selected players.

GRANBLUE FANTASY: Relink – Endless Ragnarok Reveals New Details, Closed Beta Test and CyStore Exclusive Edition

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Soul Kiwami
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GRANBLUE FANTASY: Relink - Endless Ragnarok

During the game’s dedicated showcase, Cygames revealed new details about GRANBLUE FANTASY: Relink – Endless Ragnarok, along with a closed beta test and a CyStore-Exclusive Edition. Not only will GRANBLUE FANTASY: Relink – Endless Ragnarok include major in-game and character balance adjustments, but the game will introduce a slew of new content serving as a major expansion.

GRANBLUE FANTASY: Relink – Endless Ragnarok will feature 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. The Nintendo Switch 2 version of GRANBLUE FANTASY: Relink – Endless Ragnarok features local wireless play for up to four systems.

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.

Before launch, a GRANBLUE FANTASY: Relink – Endless Ragnarok closed beta test will be held from March 13 at 7:00 a.m. to March 17 at 6:59 a.m. (UTC). The closed beta test will test out cross-play functionality across all platforms. Applications for the closed beta test are open until February 27 at 2:59 p.m. (UTC). 

Lastly, you can catch up on the GRANBLUE FANTASY: Relink – Endless Ragnarok showcase below:

Constance is Coming to PS5, Switch and Xbox Series X|S on May 1

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Soul Kiwami
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Constance

btf Games & ByteRockers’ Games have announced that 2D hand-drawn Metroidvania game Constance is coming to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on May 1. Constance first launched for PC via Steam on November 24, 2025.

Lastly, here’s an overview of Constance’s key features, via Steam:

Become Paint

Utilize paint based mechanics to experience a constant state of flow – dive into the ground and walls, slice through the air and enemies!

Wield Your Brush

Become stronger by unlocking new techniques with your brush that aid you in defeating threatening foes, overcoming platform challenges, solving complex puzzles and advancing your progress.

Discover Yourself

Explore more than six unique biomes, countless secrets, multiple paths, characters, side quests and collectibles in Constance’s non-linear interconnected inner-world!

Strive For Balance

Using your brush techniques will corrupt your paint. If you become fully corrupted, negative effects await you, so be wary!

Get Inspired

Use inspirations that you find on your travels to sketch in your journal. Your sketches enhance and customize Constance’s capabilities. By gathering materials, you can upgrade your sketches into even stronger artworks.

Choice In Death

Upon death, choose how to continue your journey. Do you want to persevere through the challenge, for a price? Or do you return to a safe-point and explore other unbeaten paths?

Rich Imagined World

The inner-world is strongly connected to Constance’s mental health journey, with each biome and its unique set of enemies and characters representing different aspects of her psyche and personal history.

Interactive Backstory

Experience playable flashbacks about personal struggle, creativity, work-life-balance, and inner purpose. Step into Constance’s socks to uncover her past!

Chained Soldier Season 2 Gets New Trailer and Cast Member for Yokohama Battle Arc

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Soul Kiwami
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A new trailer for Chained Soldier Season 2 was released to preview the upcoming Yokohama Battle Arc. The trailer also reveals that Ami Koshimizu will play Kuusetsu in Chained Soldier Season 2 when the Yokohama Battle Arc begins. 

New episodes of Chained Soldier Season 2 release on Thursdays at 7:30 a.m. PT / 10:30 a.m. ET on HIDIVE with English subtitles.

Akari Kitō performs the opening theme song “Hikari yo, Boku ni,” Kana Hanazawa performs the first ending theme song “Cipher Cipher,” and Maaya Uchida performs the second ending theme song “LOVE LOVE Beam.” 

The cast of Chained Soldier Season 2 includes:

  • Kana Hanazawa as Ren Yamashiro
  • Akari Kitō as Kyōka Uzen
  • Kana Ichinose as Konomi Tatara
  • Fairouz Ai as Mira Kamiunten
  • Manaka Iwami as Bell Tsukiyono
  • Fūka Izumi as Yakumo Ezo
  • Maaya Uchida as Tenka Izumo
  • Yukana as Fubuki Azuma
  • Sayuri Sadaoka as Riu Myouga
  • Hina Kino as Saki Tokoroyama
  • Anna Yamaki as Kaiko Itsuki
  • Shiori Isawa as Tobera Azuma
  • Yuna Nemoto as Homare Azuma
  • Kaori Maeda as Maia Azuma

Masafumi Tamura is directing the anime at studio Passione and Hayabusa Film. Keiya Nakano is handling the character design, while Kohta Yamamoto handles the music. Yasuhiro Nakanishi, Ohine Ezaki, Takahiro Nagase, and Kyōta Kanō are the scriptwriters.

Additional staff includes:

  • Series Composition: Yasuhiro Nakanishi
  • Concept Composite: Junpei Takatsu
  • Art Director: Shino Ohara
  • Color Design: Sakie Suzuki
  • Assistant Color Designer: Mai Kabatani
  • Director of Photography: Kōji Hayashi
  • CG Director: Takayuki Taba (SANZIGEN)
  • Editor: Ayako Tan
  • Sound Director: Chikako Yokota
  • Sound Production: Dax Production
Chained Soldier Season 2 second key visual
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Here’s an overview of the second season, via HIDIVE:

The fight against the Shuuki continues as Chained Soldier returns with more monsters, supernatural action, and spicy ‘rewards’! In a world where only women can wield the power of supernatural “Peaches,” which grant unusual powers to those who eat them, Yuki (despite his gender) joins the Demon Defense Squad to combat evil demons called Shuuki from destroying human civilization.

Takahiro and Yōhei Takemura released the Chained Soldier manga on Shueisha’s Shonen Jump+ manga website in January 2019.

GKIDS to Screen Labyrinth Anime Film in Theaters in North America

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Soul Kiwami
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Labyrinth anime film

GKIDS has announced that Macross creator Shoji Kawamori’s original anime film Labyrinth will open in theaters for two nights only on May 10 to 11 in North America. The Labyrinth anime film will be playing in Japanese with English subtitles, along with an English dub.

Labyrinth opened on January 1 in theaters in Japan.

The cast of Labyrinth includes:

  • Atarashii Gakkō! group member Suzuka as Shiori Maezawa / Shiori@Revolution
  • timelesz idol group member Takuto Teranishi as Suguru Kagami
  • Taizō Harada as Komori
  • Aoi Itō as Kirara Kurashina
  • Jun Saitō as Kento Yamada
  • Shō Hayami as Keizō Maezawa
  • Maaya Sakamoto as Yoriko Maezawa
  • Tomokazu Sugita as Tōsaka
  • Yūichi Nakamura
  • Yūma Uchida
  • Inori Minase
  • Kana Hanazawa
  • Yōko Hikasa
  • Aya Endō
  • May’n
  • Megumi Nakajima
  • Ami Koshimizu
  • Kiyono Yasuno
  • Minori Suzuki
  • Nao Tōyama
  • Nozomi Nishida
  • Kenjirō Tsuda
  • Yūki Kaji
  • Soyogi Soyogi (the voice synthesis software from Yūki Kaji’s voice AI project)
  • Takuma Terashima
  • Hiroki Nanami

Atarashii Gakkō! performs the Labyrinth film’s theme song “Sailor, Sail On,” which is composed by yonkey.

©GAGA Corporation

Shoji Kawamori directed the anime film at SANZIGEN. Risa Ebata handled the character design, and Taichi Hashimoto wrote the script. Slow Curve, Vector Vision, GAGA, and Fuji Television are credited with the original story concept. Slow Curve is also credited with planning and producing the project.

Additional staff members include:

  • CG Supervisor: Naoya Okugawa
  • Chief Animation Director: Takuya Chanohara
  • Color Key Artist: Mana Watanabe
  • Production Design: Barnstorm Design Labo
  • Background Director: Tatsuki Ooishi, Hirofumi Morikawa
  • Compositing Director of Photography: Shouko Hayashi
  • Editing: Hatsumi Hidaka
  • Sound Director: Fumiyuki Go
  • Sound Effects: Ryūta Nakahara
  • Sound Production: Bit Groove Production
  • Music Producer: Yoshirō Tanemura
  • Animation Producer: Hiroaki Matsuura
  • Development Producer: Shōta Hozumi
  • Production: Tatsumi Yoda, Yōka MAtsuzaki
  • Producers: Ken Teraizumi, Kazuki Ōshima, Masako Iwamoto
  • Creative Producer: Taichi Hashimoto
  • Planning Producer: Toshiaki Obata

The Labyrinth (Meikyū no Shiori) film centers around the life of high school student Shiori Maezawa, who is transported into another world after her smartphone breaks. She then notices strange photos of herself on social media that she doesn’t remember posting and realizes a version of herself is acting independently in the real world. Shiori must now escape the digital labyrinth and confront the impostor.

Hello Kitty Island Adventure Launches Hugs & Hearts Event

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Soul Kiwami
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Hello Kitty Island Adventure Hugs & Hearts

Sanrio and Sunblink have announced the Hugs & Hearts event for Hello Kitty Island Adventure is now live through February 19. To celebrate Valentine’s Day, Hello Kitty Island Adventure players can catch limited-time Lovebugs around the island and collect Bonbons, which can be traded for valuable rewards such as chocolate-themed outfits and furniture during the Hugs & Hearts event.

Meanwhile, the Luck & Lanterns celebration is ongoing until February 17 in Hello Kitty Island Adventure. The event brings new festive rewards to celebrate the Lunar New Year, which is the Year of the Horse in 2026.

Hello Kitty Island Adventure Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is available now in the Nintendo eShop for $49.99. Nintendo Switch users can upgrade to the Nintendo Switch 2 version with an “Upgrade Pack” for $9.99. Hello Kitty Island Adventure Nintendo Switch 2 Edition features higher frame rates, smoother and cleaner visuals with a higher resolution, CameraPlay with GameChat, and Joy-Con 2 mouse controls.

Final Weapon previously reviewed Hello Kitty Island Adventure and gave it a 4/5 score, noting that “it’s the perfect tropical vacation for anyone searching for that next cozy adventure. While I did run into some technical issues on Nintendo Switch, they were minor enough that most players will not be phased by them. If you are looking for a new cozy game to play daily in 2025, Hello Kitty Island Adventure should be at the top of your list.”

Hello Kitty Island Adventure is now available for Apple Arcade, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam.

Birushana: Winds of Fate is Coming to Switch in the West on May 26

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Soul Kiwami
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Birushana Winds of Fate

Idea Factory International has announced that Red Entertainment’s otome visual novel and fan disk Birushana: Winds of Fate is coming to Nintendo Switch in the west on May 26. Birushana: Winds of Fate will be available physically and digitally for Switch, and fans can wishlist the Standard and Plus Editions now in the IFI Online Store.

The physical Standard Edition of Birushana: Winds of Fate ($49.99) will feature a bonus trading card pack consisting of nine trading cards—one per each love interest. One random trading card will have a special holographic finish.

Lastly, here’s an overview of the game, via Idea Factory International:

About Birushana: Winds of Fate

Fifteen years after the Heiji Rebellion, the Heike clan has reached the height of its power, while the Genji clan remains devastated by defeat.

Hidden deep within the mountains of Kurama lives Shanao, the youngest surviving male heir to the Genji name. However, Shanao harbors a deep secret known to very few…

The youngest heir to the Genji name is no man.

Epilogues

With the war over, peace has finally returned to the land.

After our heroine carved out a new fate, these sweet epilogues tell the story of what happened after the events of the first game.

What does the future have in store for a girl who was born to fight?

Main Routes

New stories await our heroine…

The youngest child of the Genji, Shanao,
has been driven out of Kyoto by the Heike.

What fate awaits her as she strives to hide
her identity and live as a man in a world torn apart by war?

Key Features

      • We’re So Back — Beloved protagonist Shanao is back in this highly anticipated fan disc! Explore nine routes in total, including four Main Routes with all-new love interests, and five returning love interests in the Epilogues.
      • What Comes After — Pick up the story where the original Birushana: Rising Flower of Genpei ended in five epilogue routes. With love having bloomed on the battlefield, see what life is like for Shanao and her man of choice after the war has ended.
      • Turning a New Leaf — Return to the time of war in the all-new Main Routes. Featuring four new love interests, including the Sato brothers, relive moments from the first game from new perspectives and maybe even discover new romance.
      • This Action Will Have Consequences — Throughout the new Main Routes, you will have to make tough decisions. These choices will change your affection levels with certain characters and ultimately affect the outcome of your story. Which ending will you receive?

Xbox 2026 Roadmap Includes Halo: Campaign Evolved in Summer

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Saras Rajpal
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Xbox 2026 Roadmap Includes Halo: Campaign Evolved in Summer

A new report from The Verge has outlined Xbox‘s roadmap in 2026. The roadmap includes Halo: Campaign Evolved in summer 2026 and reaffirms that a remastered version of Fallout 3 is in development. 

The main four releases from Xbox in 2026 include Forza Horizon 6, Fable, Halo: Campaign Evolved, and Gears of War: E-Day. Forza Horizon 6 is already confirmed to release on May 19 for Xbox Series X|S and PC via Windows and Steam. It will release later on PlayStation 5. Afterwards, Halo: Campaign Evolved will reportedly release in summer 2026, despite the fact that Halo: Combat Evolved will celebrate its 25th anniversary in November 2026. Fable will release in Fall 2026, while Gears of War: E-Day is targeting a late 2026 launch. 

The report also states that a remastered version of Fallout 3 is still in development and targeting a similar level of polish as the The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion remake. Additionally, Kiln, a game from the Microsoft-owned Double Fine, will release in Spring 2026. Further, Xbox is working on improvements to the “full screen experience” that powers the Xbox Ally devices and the Xbox PC UI. It will also continue to develop its next gen console, which is aiming for a 2027 release. 

Recently, Xbox Game Studios and Playground Games confirmed that Forza Horizon 6 will support cross-play and cross-saves across all platforms. With 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. Lastly, pre-orders for Forza Horizon 6 and its Deluxe and Premium Editions are available now. 

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