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Dragon Ball: Gekishin Squadra adds PS5, PS4, and Switch versions; network test set for June 12 to 16 Free-to-play team-based battle game Dragon Ball: Gekishin Squadra, formerly Dragon Ball Project: Multi, will be available for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Switch alongside its previously…

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Free-to-play oceanic adventure RPG Sea of Remnants announced for PS5, PC, iOS, and Android Publisher NetEase Games and Identity V developer Joker Studio have announced Sea of Remnants, a free-to-play oceanic adventure RPG coming to PlayStation 5, PC via Steam, iOS, and Android in 2026.

Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow announced for PS VR2, SteamVR, and Quest 2 and 3 Publisher Verigo Games and developer Maze Theory, in cooperation with Eidos-Montreal, have announced Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow for PlayStation, SteamVR, and Quest 2 and 3. It will launch in 2025.

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater ‘Gameplay’ trailer Konami has released a new gameplay trailer for Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater.

Ghost of Yotei ‘Gameplay Deep Dive’ State of Play set for July Publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment and developer Sucker Punch Productions will host a Ghost of Yotei "Gameplay Deep Dive" State of Play in July, the companies announced.

PlayStation Plus Classics Catalog adds Deus Ex on June 17, Twisted Metal III and 4 on July 15, and Resident Evil 2 and 3 this summer The PlayStation Plus Classics Catalog will add the PlayStation 2 version of science-fiction simulation game Deus Ex on June 17, Sony Interactive Entertainment…

Sword of the Sea launches August 19 Atmospheric adventure game Sword of the Sea will launch for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on August 19, developer Giant Squid announced. It will also be available via the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog on day one.

Sony Interactive Entertainment announces fight stick Project Defiant Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced Project Defiant, the first wireless fight stick designed by the company for PlayStation 5 and PC. It will launch in 2026.

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC Publisher Warner Bros. Games and Atari-owned developer Digital Eclipse have announced Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch,…

Cairn launches November 5 Survival climbing adventure game Cairn will launch for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam on November 5, developer The Game Bakers announced. A demo is available now for both platforms.

NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound launches July 31 2D side-scrolling action platformer NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam on July 31, publisher Dotemu and developer The Game Kitchen announced. A demo will be available for PC…

ASTRO BOT update to add five new ‘Vicious Void Galaxy’ levels on July 10 Publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment and developer Team Asobi will release five new "Vicious Void Galaxy" levels for ASTRO BOT via a free update on July 10 at 6:00 a.m. PT / 9:00 a.m. ET, the companies announced.

Everybody’s Golf: Hot Shots launches September 5 Everybody's Golf: Hot Shots will launch for PlayStation 5, Switch, and PC via Steam on September 5, publisher Bandai Namco and developer HYDE announced. Pre-orders will include an early unlock of Bandai Namco mascot PAC-MAN as a playable character.

Digimon Story: Time Stranger launches October 3 Digimon Story: Time Stranger will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam on October 3, publisher Bandai Namco and developer Media.Vision announced.

Nioh 3 announced for PS5, PC Publisher Koei Tecmo and developer Team NINJA have announced Nioh 3 for PlayStation 5 and PC (Steam). It will launch in early 2026. An Alpha Demo is available now for PlayStation 5 via PlayStation Store until June 18.

Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, PS4, Switch, and PC Square Enix has announced Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC (Steam). It will launch on September 30.

Grasshopper Manufacture announces ‘ultra-violent sci-fi’ action game Romeo is a Dead Man for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC Grasshopper Manufacture has announced Romeo is a Dead Man, a "ultra-violent science-fiction" action game and the developer's first new intellectual property in 10 years, for…

007 First Light launches in 2026 007 First Light will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store in 2026, developer IO Interactive announced.

Baby Steps launches September 8 Baby Steps will launch for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam on September 8, publisher Devolver Digital and developers Gabe Cuzzillo, Maxi Boch, and Bennett Foddy announced.

Hirogami adds PS5 version, launches September 3 Action adventure platformer Hirogami will launch for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam on September 3, publisher Kakehashi Games and developer Bandai Namco Studios Singapore announced. The PlayStation 5 version is newly announced.

Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC Publisher 505 Games and developer ArtPlay have officially announced Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night sequel Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC (Steam). It will launch in 2026.

Silent Hill f launches September 25 Silent Hill f will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store on September 25, publisher Konami and developer NeoBards Entertainment announced. Pre-orders are available now.

PRAGMATA launches in 2026 PRAGMATA will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam in 2026, Capcom announced.

Lumines Arise announced for PS5, PS VR2, and PC Enhance has announced rhythm puzzle game Lumines Arise for PlayStation 5, PlayStation VR2, and PC (Steam). It will launch this fall.

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Star Racer launches July 28 Retro-inspired combat racer Star Racer will leave Early Access and launch for PC via Steam on July 28, developer Whatnot Games announced.

‘Momentum-fueled’ roguelite first-person shooter Gunstoppable announced for PC CAGE Studios has announced "momentum-fueled" roguelite first-person shooter Gunstoppable for PC (Steam). A release date was not announced.

The Shacknews E4 Indie Showcase 2025 will begin in 30 minutes, featuring new content on upcoming games from more than 15 indie developers. Watch it here: www.gematsu.com/event/shackn...

Maximum Football launches June 17 Maximum Football will leave Early Access and launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam on June 17, Maximum Entertainment announced.

TRIZEAL Remix coming to Switch on June 5 TriangleService will release a Switch version of vertical-scrolling shoot 'em up TRIZEAL Remix on June 5, the developer announced.

MIO: Memories In Orbit ‘Gameplay’ trailer, PC demo now available Publisher Focus Entertainment and developer Douze Dixiemes have released a demo and gameplay for science-fiction Metroidvania MIO: Memories In Orbit for PC via Steam and Microsoft Store.

Stray Children adds PC version, launches in 2025 in the west Stray Children will be available for PC via Steam alongside Switch when it launches in the west in 2025, developer Onion Games announced.

No Man’s Sky ‘Beacon’ update now available alongside Switch 2 version Hello Games has released the "Beacon" (version 5.7) update for No Man's Sky. A native version of the game will also be available for Switch 2 at launch on June 5.

Monaco 2 major update launches June 18 – adds PvP mode, four new levels, and eight new player skins Publisher Humble Games and developer Pocketwatch Gmaes will release a free update for heist simulation game Monaco 2 on June 18, which adds a new player-versus-player mode, four new levels, and…

Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak expansion sales top 10 million Total sales for the Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak expansion have surpassed 10 million units, Capcom announced.

Phasmophobia film adaptation by Blumhouse announced A feature film adaptation of cooperative psychological horror game Phasmophobia is currently in development at horror film studio Blumhouse, developer Kinetic Games announced.

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 has been updated for Switch 2: en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/...

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Football Heroes League launches September 16 for PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC Free-to-play multiplayer soccer game Football Heroes League will leave Early Access and launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on…

Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked launches in late 2025 for PS5, PS VR2, PC, and Quest Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked will launch for PlayStation 5, PlayStation VR2, PC and SteamVR, and Quest in late 2025, developer Resolution Games announced.

Robots at Midnight launches June 19 Following a delay from its previously planned January 29 release date, action RPG Robots at Midnight will launch for Xbox Series and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store on June 19, publisher Snail and developer Finish Line Games announced.

Roguelike clean ’em up game Scrubbin’ Trubble announced for PC Odd Object---a new studio founded by Stevie Hryciw (The Indie Game Legend 3D, Catacomb Kids) and veteran animator and roguelike developer Tyriq Plummer (Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer featuring The Legend of Zelda,…

Shueisha Games and SAYIL GAMES announce sci‑fi boss‑rush action game BAKUDO for PC Publisher Shueisha Games and developer SAYIL GAMES have announced BAKUDO, a science-fiction boss‑rush action game that fuses "high‑octane ball‑sport mechanics with exhilarating combat." It will be available for PC…

Neon Inferno launches October 2 Neon Inferno, a fusion of 2D run-and-gun and gallery-shooter set in New York City 2055, will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam on October 2, publisher Retroware and developer Zenovia announced.

Little Nemo and the Guardians of Slumberland launches in Q1 2026 for PC, later in 2026 for Switch Metroidvania platformer Little Nemo and the Guardians of Slumberland will launch for PC via Steam in Q1 2026, followed by Switch later in 2026, developer DIE SOFT announced.

Billie Bust Up limited-time demo now available A limited-time demo for 3D musical platformer Billie Bust Up is now available for PC via Steam until June 9, publisher Humble Games and developer Giddy Goat Games announced.

Turn-based strategy RPG Never’s End announced for PS5, PC Hypersect has announced Never's End, a turn-based strategy RPG about "possession, sacrifice, and the power to reshape your world." It will be available for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam. A release date was not announced.

The MIX Summer Game Showcase 2025 will begin in ~five minutes, featuring new game announcements, reveals, trailers, gameplay, and more. Watch it here: www.gematsu.com/event/the-mi...

Mirthwood ‘Co-Op Update’ announced V Publishing and developer Bad Ridge Games have announced the "Co-Op Update" for Medieval life simulation RPG Mirthwood, which introduces both local cooperative features and Steam Remote Play compatibility. A release date for the update was not announced.