Title: Square Wants Final Fantasy Resonance To Be Both A Tribute To Its Past And A Gateway To Its Future Date: Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:00:21 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/final-fantasy-resonance-preview-interview-square-enix-2000731035 The retooled version of Final Fantasy Brave Exvius shoulders more than just the responsibility of bringing its previous iteration back from the dead

Title: A Mysterious Internet Setting Has Been Ruining All My Elden Ring Nightreign Games Date: Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:00:15 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/mysterious-internet-setting-ruining-elden-ring-nightreign-2000731028 I do not want to know about any of this

Title: We Now Have An Official 22-Minute-Long Pokérap With All 1025 Pokémon And It’s A Banger Date: Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:00:46 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/pokemon-pokerap-every-song-all-generations-youtube-2000731047 The music video pays tribute to every monster, big and small

Title: Naughty Dog Keeps Distancing Itself From The Last Of Us Season 3 But Says More Projects Are In The Works Date: Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:44:20 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/last-of-us-season-3-hbo-neil-druckmann-craig-mazin-2000731056 I, too, would love to distance myself from HBO’s shoddy adaptation

Title: Elden Ring’s Director Says He Doesn’t Have A Foot Fetish, He’s Just ‘Trying To Depict Human Nature’ Date: Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:30:43 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/elden-rings-director-feet-human-nature-2000731033 Nobody asked!

Title: Monopoly Go x The Simpsons crossover is almost here Date: Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:41:21 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/monopoly-go-the-simpsons-crossover-details Monopoly Go players have been looking forward to a major crossover event for what felt like months, and though most of the details ended up leaking, nothing actually beats official information. Read more

Title: Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.3 will take us deeper into the World in Canvas and make Mortenax Blade playable Date: Fri, 22 May 2026 13:43:44 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/honkai-star-rail-version-4-3-all-details HoYoverse has today delivered full details on the next major update for Honkai: Star Rail. Version 4.3, dubbed The Lethe Below the Living, will be available for all players on June 1. The upcoming update adds a new chapter to the Planarcadia arc, and introduce a new playable character. Read more

Title: Forza Horizon 6 explodes on Steam even before it's officially out Date: Fri, 15 May 2026 11:00:02 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/forza-horizon-6-steam-numbers-big-launch Steam is abuzz this week with a couple of long-anticipated launches, but in Forza Horizon 6’s case, at least, the game isn’t even out for what will be most of its players. The anticipated sequel in the open-world driving game series doesn’t officially launch until May 19, but owners of its most expensive version - the Premium Edition - can play it right now. Read more

Title: Mystic Messenger's most loyal players are getting banned in droves for seemingly playing the game too much Date: Fri, 15 May 2026 10:02:10 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/mystic-messenger-ban-wave-thousands-of-hourglasses-anniversary Mystic Messenger, arguably one of the best dating sims around, has been dormant for about seven years. Despite not receiving new content or any meaningful updates in all that time, the game remains popular with its core fans, many of whom just woke up to some shocking news about their accounts. Read more

Title: Forza Horizon 6 review - The driving game for everyone still can’t seem to escape its car-collecting legacy Date: Thu, 14 May 2026 12:00:03 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/forza-horizon-6-review There is this idea that, for a long-running series to remain as consistently popular as Forza Horizon has been, it needs to diminish itself somewhat with each new entry, gradually losing more and more of its edge in a bid to appeal to the widest possible audience. Read more

Title: Steam Has Generated $15 Billion In Revenue So Far, And New Games Are A Big Part Of It Date: Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:40:02 +0000 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/steam-has-generated-15-billion-in-revenue-so-far-and-new-games-are-a-big-part-of-it/ As the platform that gets the lion's share of PC game sales, Steam naturally makes a lot of money every year from commissions, publishing fees, and more through its storefront. But how much cash has it made so far in 2026? Unsurprisingly, enough dough to buy Valve co-founder Gabe Newell a few more superyachts. According to the head of market analysis at Alinea Analytics, Rhys Elliot, Steam has made $15 billion in 2026, and with a massive period of high-profile game releases around the corner, that number is likely to surge even higher before the year is over. Steam's top releases by gross revenue include AAA games and breakout indie hits, with Forza Horizon 6 leading the charge. The new racing game earned Steam $210.5 million in revenue, while Crimson Desert sales were responsible for $203.3 million, Resident Evil Requiem made just over $200.9 million, and Slay the Spire 2 brought in over $148 million. Rounding out the list is Subnautica 2 at $139.2 million and Meccha Chameleon at $89.8 million. https://twitter.com/superhys/status/2095562045185822951 That's a lot of cheddar, but it only counts for 6.6% of the $15 billion that Steam has made so far. Elliot noted that the top 100 new games by gross revenue make up 15.9% of Steam's total 2026 revenue so far--around $2.4 billion. Crimson Desert is also doing a lot of heavy lifting, as it accounts for about 18% of all new-IP revenue in the top 100. "Of the new-game top 100, 63% were actually new IP, but 52.5% of the revenue ($1.25B) came from established IP," Elliot wrote. "But it’s worth noting Crimson Desert, with its $203M, accounts for about 18% of all new-IP revenue in the top 100. When we take Crimson out of the analysis, the 62 new-IP games make up only about 39%. So yeah, a lot of established IP is doing the legwork, as you'd expect." Looking ahead, Steam's coffers can expect an influx of cash from highly anticipated releases like Phantom Blade Zero, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, and Gears of War: E-Day, just to name a few. Valve gets a cut from whatever is sold on Steam, including the lucrative microtransactions and DLC that accompany most games these days. Elliot also spoke to GameSpot recently about what goes into a game price tag as part of our Cheap Week deep-dives.

Title: GTA 6 Online Could Struggle To Pull Players Away From GTA Online, Says Valve Veteran Date: Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:38:18 +0000 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/gta-6-online-could-struggle-to-pull-players-away-from-gta-online-says-valve-veteran/ What's the biggest question about Grand Theft Auto 6? Easily Rockstar's plans for GTA Online, and how it'll factor into the post-launch plans of GTA 6. Considering just how consistently popular GTA Online has been for the developer, it is strange that Rockstar has yet to publicly comment on the anticipated multiplayer mode, as it has so far only focused on talking about the "single-player experience" of GTA 6. And that could be a major problem for the franchise. As Valve veteran Chet Faliszek pointed out, Rockstar might be caught between a rock and a hard place. GTA Online continues to be a big money-maker for Rockstar and its parent group, Take-Two Interactive, but moving people to a GTA 6 online mode is a challenging prospect. As Faliszek explained, a lot of GTA Online players are heavily invested in the game, and thanks to GTA 5 regularly going on sale--or being given away for free through various programs--access to it has been cheap and easy. "What are they going to do? That's a mess. We can all look through recent history--without pointing fingers--and see some people who did it by total replacement. We can see people who tried to win people over, and when that didn't happen, shut down the other thing," Faliszek said. https://www.youtube.com/embed/21mhuwI60Tk Rockstar and Take-Two would likely want to move people over to the new GTA Online as soon as possible, but forcing people to make a fresh start could be an uphill battle. As people have pointed out, major updates for GTA Online could slow as Rockstar instead focuses on GTA 6, which would be a slow death for the groundbreaking mode. Whatever choice Rockstar makes, it won't please everyone. There are a few approaches Rockstar could take--like making GTA 6 Online a separate experience that exists alongside GTA 5 Online--but there's no one-size-fits-all solution for this brewing problem. In other GTA 6 news, fishing and hunting has been radically changed for the game, there is such a thing as too much crime in the game, and the game is making big changes to how you steal cars. GTA 6 launches for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on November 19.

Title: The Best Co-Op Games To Play Right Now Date: Tue, 09 Dec 2025 04:16:00 +0000 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/best-co-op-games/2900-5361/ While there are plenty of games that deliver a terrific single-player experience, the best co-op games can offer unmatched levels of enjoyment. You and some friends can hop on a game together and make memories that would be impossible to have as a solo player. Co-op games also have a wide amount of replayability, as your experiences in one playthrough can be completely different from the next depending on who you're playing with. These types of games are often the industry at its finest, and co-op titles are only improving as time goes on. Below, you'll find our picks for the best co-op games you can play right now, as well as links to tens of sub-genres of co-op games. This list is in no particular order and highlights games you can easily play with one to several extra people. You'll find a wide range of genres, older and newer games, and plenty of different visual styles. This is not meant to represent the best of all time, but instead, top co-op games that are widely available to play in the modern day. Of course, you'll still see some industry classics as well as top-rated titles. Co-op adventure games Co-op games on Game Pass Nintendo Switch Co-op games Cozy co-op games Four-player co-op games Free co-op games Co-op cooking games Upcoming co-op games New co-op games Funny co-op games Online co-op games Two-player co-op games Co-op horror games Xbox co-op games Open-world co-op games Steam co-op games Couch co-op games PC co-op games Co-op puzzle games Co-op story games Co-op card games Co-op games for couples Portal 2 Developer: Valve Release Date: April 18, 2011 Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Xbox One, PS4, PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 Co-Op Support: 2 Players Crossplay: Yes Portal 2 is arguably one of the best overall games ever made, and while it can be played solo, it's at its best in co-op. The co-op experience is entirely different from the single-player mode, giving you new puzzles, dialogue, and an entire campaign you can't see by playing alone. The witty banter and hilarious hijinks present in the co-op campaign are worth the low price of entry in 2024, but don't be fooled, as Portal 2 still has some extremely difficult puzzles that can give you and a friend a major headache. See on Steam Advertisement Big Walk Big Walk certainly belongs on a list of the best co-op games. After all, in my Big Walk review, I called it one of the best co-op games ever. Though it borrows some currently popular elements like proximity chat and physics-based comedy, it surrounds them with wholly fresh ideas on what a co-op game can be. Big Walk asks you and your group of two to 12 people to solve dozens of puzzles together in a world that offers little instruction, even less overt guidance, and little in the way of traditional story.  In its place, you'll make memories early and often as your crew establishes modes of communication that can overcome the obstacles the game throws at you, like soundproof rooms and treks that'll force you to separate at times. You've never played a game like Big Walk, and though that makes it a novel experience, it's the memories you'll make along the way that make it such an unforgettable one. Advertisement Split Fiction Developer: Hazelight Studios Release Date: March 6, 2025 Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S Co-Op Support: 2 Players Crossplay: Yes Nearly four years after its Game of the Year winner It Takes Two, Hazelight Studios is back with another cream-of-the-crop co-op game. This time it's Split Fiction, which is another mandatory co-op game that sees you team up with a partner in split-screen mayhem. Just like It Takes Two, Split Fiction gives you a Friend's Pass when you buy it, allowing you to invite a friend so they don't have to purchase the game themselves. This can even be done with players on other platforms. Split Fiction takes everything great from It Takes Two and cranks it up a notch. The two main characters are authors who get entangled in a tech company's virtual reality experiment. You and a partner control them as they try to escape their new reality. Split Fiction mixes a plethora of genres together for its levels. You solve puzzles, engage in third-person combat, ride vehicles and dragons, platform through tight spaces, and much more. While Split Fiction doesn't have as many fun minigames as It Takes Two, the game has an overall more mature vibe to it. To top it off, the ending sequence is possibly one of the best in video games that makes your 10-12 hour campaign all worth it. Advertisement Monster Hunter (Wilds, World, and Rise) Developer: Capcom Release Date: February 28, 2025 Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 Co-Op Support: 4 Players Crossplay: Yes Monster Hunter Wilds is the latest monster-slaying game from Capcom. Right out of the gate, Wilds surpassed all expectations, garnering 8 million sales in its first week and surpassing over 1.3 million players on Steam. While the PC performance has left something to be desired, the gameplay is some of the best the Monster Hunter series has ever seen. The core of Wilds is the same as all Monster Hunter games: You gear up with a massive weapon, explore a map, and kill monsters to collect parts used to create better weapons and armor. However, there's been a plethora of additional content added to Wilds that makes it much more replayable. If you play Monster Hunter Wilds with up to three friends, they'll be able to join you on hunts or quests to make hunting monsters more enjoyable and a team effort. Wilds offers over a dozen weapons to use, meaning you can design a party that utilizes different forms of weapons and abilities. While there are no synergized abilities between party members, one player can sit back with a huge bowgun to deal damage from afar while another player can use their greatsword and heavy armor to tank hits and smash a monster repeatedly up close. Skills from your armor can also play into team-centric strategies. Monster Hunter Wilds offers hours and hours of content, but its predecessors are still extremely popular as well. If you're on an older console or PC, you can check out Monster Hunter World, which is jam-packed with content and features similar gameplay to Wilds. If you're limited to a Nintendo Switch, check out Monster Hunter Rise. Both games have solid player bases in 2025 and will keep you busy for hours. Advertisement Minecraft Developer: Mojang Studios Release Date: November 18, 2011 Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Android, iOS Co-Op Support: Game mode dependent, up to 40 players Crossplay: Yes Minecraft offers a co-op experience like no other game, allowing you and an entire server of players to do whatever you want. Whether that's building a custom town fit to your exact specifications, playing minigames, or creating your own challenges to complete, there are few limits when it comes to Minecraft. You can go anywhere, build anything, and take part in everything the game has to offer with dozens of friends or random strangers. Xbox and PC players can get access to Minecraft on Game Pass. See on Amazon Advertisement Sea of Thieves Developer: Rare Release Date: March 20, 2018 Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S Co-Op Support: 4 Players Crossplay: Yes Sea of Thieves was already one of the better co-op titles on the market, but it bolstered its status even more after the recent PS5 release. Now, you can party up with your friends on PS5, or any other available platform, and set sail on the open seas to look for treasure, complete quests, and get into open-water fights with other players. Sea of Thieves is continually receiving content updates in 2024, meaning there's always something new to do for veterans of the game. However, if you're a new player, then you and your friends have hours of content to experience in this open-world sandbox that lets you experience what being a pirate is really like. If you're on Xbox or PC, you can play this on Game Pass. See on Best Buy Advertisement Helldivers 2 Developer: Arrowhead Game Studios Release Date: February 8, 2024 Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5 Co-Op Support: 4 Players Crossplay: Yes Putting aside the recent controversy between Steam players and Sony, Helldivers 2 continues to be an excellent co-op experience. The game forces you to party up with a squad most of the time, so it's a co-op game even if you don't have any friends to play with. If you and a couple of friends are able to link up together, though, Helldivers 2 becomes one of the most enjoyable and engaging games in recent memory. You and your squad have to work as a unit to complete a set objective on an alien planet and you're able to use a variety of weapons to accomplish that job. Not only that, but your squad's efforts affect the world at large, as the entire Helldivers 2 player base is working to eradicate the hostile forces from each planet. Add in friendly fire that can make for a hilarious, chaotic experience, and it's easy to see why Helldivers is such a great game to play with friends. See on Amazon Advertisement Stardew Valley Developer: Eric Barone Release Date: February 26, 2016 Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iOS, Android Co-Op Support: 8 Players Crossplay: No Stardew Valley isn't confined to just one genre, as it's part farming simulator, part survival game, and part RPG. It's also a wonderful co-op title, as you and up to three friends can join the same world and experience the entire game together. However, similar to how Minecraft works, you and your friends don't have to be near each other at all times. You can develop your farm, go on adventures to find resources, head into town to meet people, and do whatever else completely solo. Of course, if you want, your friends can also come along and help you out. While Stardew Valley seems like a peaceful, cozy type of game, it can get fairly difficult in certain locations, so you'll want some assistance if possible, and that's where the co-op elements can come into play. See on Humble Advertisement It Takes Two Developer: Hazelight Studios Release Date: March 25, 2021 Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S Co-Op Support: 2 Players Crossplay: No It Takes Two offers perhaps the purest co-op experience that you can find a game, aside from Split Fiction. Only playable in co-op, the award-winning title from Hazelight Studios sees you take control of a girl's doll. Your co-op partner takes control of the other doll, and you must work together to solve puzzles and overcome obstacles. Set against the backdrop of a rural house, the dolls are actually the girl's parents, who are about to get divorced. You and your partner are working to ensure the parents stay together, and every trial and tribulation you face is about working in unity. While the story and gameplay are fantastic, there are also dozens of minigames you can play at any point as either one of the dolls. See on Amazon Advertisement Valheim Developer: Iron Gate Studio Release Date: February 2, 2021 Platforms: PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S Co-Op Support: 10 Players Crossplay: Yes One of the best survival games on the market, Valheim sees you wake up on an island after being banished by the Norse god Odin. Like any other survival game, your job from there is to scavenge for resources, build a shelter, and explore the world to find more resources so you can craft higher-tier items. The unique parts of Valheim are the randomly generated map with five distinct biomes, the bosses in each biome, and the striking art direction. All of this blends together for a remarkable experience that you can have with several friends on the same server. Valheim is a much better experience when you have friends to aid you on resource missions or when going up against a boss. See on Humble Advertisement Baldur's Gate 3 Developer: Larian Studios Release Date: August 3, 2023 Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S Co-Op Support: 4 Players Crossplay: Yes In addition to being our 2023 Game of the Year and one of our picks for the best RPGs in 2024, Baldur's Gate 3 also features one of the stronger co-op experiences. BG3 is a massive RPG that lets you take control of a character who's been trapped by a creature known as the Mind Flayer. Though the game's story revolves around this plotline, there are dozens of unique questlines to experience that feature some of the best writing ever seen in a video game. The co-op mode in BG3 is essentially the same as single-player, but your party can now consist of additional player-made characters. You and up to three friends can travel the world together as a party and even control different companions in the party. See on GOG Advertisement Vampire Survivors Developer: Poncle Release Date: December 17, 2021 Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, iOS, Android Co-Op Support: 4 Players Crossplay: Yes Vampire Survivors starts off slow, but after making some choices in-game, you can be swarmed by thousands of monsters and other enemies on an open battlefield. Your job is to survive using the weapons you have available, but you can also add couch co-op players to help you fend off the swarms following a free update released in 2023. Vampire Survivors is only available in couch co-op, so you can't play with friends on another system, but this mode is absolutely fantastic if you're looking for a family-friendly co-op experience. See on Steam Advertisement Factorio Developer: Wube Software Release Date: August 14, 2020 Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch Co-Op Support: 60-255 Players Crossplay: Yes Factorio is another odd-looking game that allows you to construct and manage facilities to make more and more advanced items. It's a simulation game at heart, but Factorio is surprisingly deep, as you have to design your factories in specific ways based on certain circumstances around you. For example, some enemies are looking to raid your factories, and you have to protect what's yours or risk losing hours of progress. Factorio offers both couch co-op and online co-op, so you can play with whomever you'd like. The co-op experience in Factorio is all about finding places where you can contribute to the growth of the factories in the world, making it a truly team-oriented experience. See on Humble Advertisement Left 4 Dead 2 Developer: Valve Release Date: November 17, 2009 Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, Xbox 360 Co-Op Support: 4 Players Crossplay: No Left 4 Dead 2 is one of the best co-op games of all time and was plenty of players' first foray into co-op gaming. It's a simple zombie apocalypse game on the surface, but as you look deeper, Left 4 Dead 2 is a game that you can get hundreds of hours out of, even in 2024. You and your friends can travel across a map of the Deep South in the United States where you're simply looking to survive against hordes of zombies. On Xbox or PC, the game also added all the maps and characters from the first L4D, making the sequel a hub of all things related to one of the best zombie games ever made. And if you play on PC, there's essentially limitless content thanks to a modding community that stays busy even all these years later. See on Steam Advertisement Deep Rock Galactic Developer: Ghost Ship Games Release Date: February 28, 2018 Platforms: PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 Co-Op Support: 4 Players Crossplay: Yes, but only between Xbox and PC Designed around co-op play, Deep Rock Galactic allows you and three other players to take on hordes of aliens across procedurally generated caves. These caves feature fully destructible environments, where you can use strategy or brute force to deal with the enemies that are always surrounding you and your team. The FPS is considered a looter shooter where your party gets to pick specific classes that determine their unique abilities. It's clearly inspired by Borderlands, so if you're a fan of those games, Deep Rock Galactic is not a co-op shooter you and your friends should miss. See on Steam Advertisement Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Developer: TT Games Release Date: April 5, 2022 Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 Co-Op Support: 2 Players Crossplay: No Described as the first-ever open-world Star Wars game, The Skywalker Saga is a massive game and a must-play for any fan of the franchise. Set across all nine films of the Skywalker film saga, the game features over 300 characters and 23 unique planets to explore. You and another player in split-screen co-op can experience everything The Skywalker Saga has to offer, but some planets' maps can get a little clunky when traversing them with another player. Overall, though, the co-op experience is terrific and lets you live out life as a Jedi. See on Amazon Advertisement Destiny 2 Developer: Bungie Release Date: August 28, 2017 Platforms: PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 Co-Op Support: 6 Players Crossplay: Yes Destiny 2 is a fully co-op game that you can play with any friend, regardless of what platform they're on. There's plenty on offer to keep you and your friends busy, as you can go through the story quests and participate in raids (the real high point of the game), Dares of Eternity, Gambit, or PvP. There's also new seasonal content and expansions arriving all the time, so you'll always have something new to experience. Destiny 2 is part looter shooter, part RPG in 2024, but it offers enough variety in terms of activities that it can be whatever game you want. Even if you don't have friends to play with, Bungie has introduced more in-game matchmaking options, such as the Fireteam Finder system, allowing you to team up with others to take on the game's most challenging (and rewarding) activities. Best of all, the base game is available for free, letting you get a good taste for what the full experience is like. See on Steam Advertisement Remnant 2 Developer: Gunfire Games Release Date: July 25, 2023 Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 Co-Op Support: 3 Players Crossplay: Yes If you're looking for a Souls-like experience that you can play in co-op, Remnant 2 is among your best options in 2024. While not as difficult as traditional games in the genre, Remnant 2 is still an incredibly hard game that you and your party will struggle to get through, no matter your skill level. The game sees you fight mobs of enemies and bosses across randomized maps, with an emphasis on ranged combat using guns in third-person. Loot and different paths are present regardless of what your map looks like, and it's often rewarding to go off the beaten path to find a new item. You can use guns and melee weapons alike to defeat your opponents, and you'll likely need to use everything at your disposal to get past some of the game's bosses. See on Amazon Advertisement Grounded Developer: Obsidian Entertainment Release Date: July 28, 2020 Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 Co-Op Support: 4 Players Crossplay: Yes Grounded is another survival game that you can experience with up to four players in co-op. You assume the role of a miniature character who has to fight and explore their way through an ordinary suburban backyard. Of course, with you being the size of a grain of sand, everything in the backyard is massive and presents different obstacles. You and your friends can scavenge for items to build a base, discover hidden areas, and fight several enemy types, including ants, spiders, and more. It's available on Game Pass. See on Humble Advertisement Risk of Rain 2 Developer: Hopoo Games Release Date: March 28, 2019 Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 Co-Op Support: 3 Players Crossplay: No After you crash land on an alien planet in Risk of Rain 2, your main job is to survive and eventually reach the final boss. During this massive journey, you can encounter dozens of unique enemies, find loot that can be used to create new and powerful items, and master your character's abilities. There are 11 classes available in Risk of Rain 2, meaning your party can consist of four unique characters. Each playthrough of Risk of Rain 2 is made different depending on what class you use, so there's a ton of replayability if you want to see what each class has to offer. See on Amazon Advertisement Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands Developer: Ubisoft Paris Release Date: February 3, 2017 Platforms: PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 Co-Op Support: 4 Players Crossplay: No Ghost Recon Wildlands is a true co-op experience that relies on sheer strategy, teamwork, and will. You and three other players can team up to attempt to take down the cartel across a gigantic map. Every situation in Ghost Recon Wildlands calls for a different strategy, and if any one of your team members makes a mistake, it could spell the end for your squad. In addition to playing through the game's story mode, you can also compete against other players in online multiplayer and take part in various multiplayer activities on the map. However, Ghost Recon Wildlands is at its best when you and a squad get together to complete objectives using the power of teamwork. See on Humble Advertisement A Way Out Developer: Hazelight Studios Release Date: March 23, 2018 Platforms: PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4 Co-Op Support: 2 Players Crossplay: No The same developers who brought us It Takes Two first delivered A Way Out. The two games are extremely similar in that two people assume the role of a different character in split-screen co-op. Both characters are in the same world and controlled independently by either player. The game starts out with both characters in prison, having never met before. However, after some time, the characters meet and devise a plan to escape the prison. What follows is an endearing tale of the two men and how far they'll go to ensure the other survives. See on Steam Advertisement Palworld Developer: Pocket Pair Release Date: January 19, 2024 Platforms: PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S Co-Op Support: 4 Players Crossplay: Yes Palworld, while taking ideas from another successful franchise, is a blast to play and is only made better by having other players join you. It's essentially a co-op, open-world Pokemon game with survival elements. You and up to three friends can join a world together and go through the entire game as a group. While you're not able to battle your Pals against each other yet, that feature is seemingly coming soon with the Pal Arena. As we wait for that feature, you and your friends can build bases, catch different Pals, and discover a massive map separately or as a group. See on Steam Advertisement Lethal Company Developer: Zeekerss Release Date: October 9, 2023 Platforms: PC Co-Op Support: 4 Players Crossplay: No Lethal Company came out of nowhere in late 2023, skyrocketing to the top of the Steam best-sellers list. The game is a co-op horror FPS that sees you and your party attempt to find resources across different lunar locations. You can then turn around and sell those resources to the company for currency. While the game sounds simple, it's extremely entertaining, as you and your friends can get into all sorts of mischief as you're scavenging the various maps. The horror elements of Lethal Company are solely based around the creatures you can discover, but these encounters can lead to some hilarious moments if you're talking in real-time with your party. See on Steam Advertisement Phasmophobia Developer: Kinetic Games Release Date: September 4, 2020 Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 Co-Op Support: 4 Players Crossplay: Yes Now, if you're looking for more of a classic horror game experience, look no further than Phasmophobia. While it does have its funny moments as well, you won't be laughing much as you hunt down ghosts across a wide variety of dark and mysterious locations. You and a team of up to three other players need to work together to find the paranormal activity that's occurring in a location using various equipment. The graphics and sounds in Phasmophobia make for a chilling and psychological experience that you can share with your friends. See on Steam Advertisement Overcooked 2 Developer: Team17 Release Date: August 7, 2018 Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 Co-Op Support: 4 Players Crossplay: Yes, but only if all players have the All You Can Eat Edition The final spot on the list goes to Overcooked 2, a cooking simulator that you can experience in couch co-op or online co-op with up to four players. You can play with or against other players to try and achieve the highest score possible in the multiplayer mode. Teamwork is the most important element of Overcooked 2; if one team member doesn't do their job, it can ruin the entire flow of your cooking. This is not a relaxing experience, as the stress and tension can get fairly high, but it's especially fulfilling to complete tasks and see your score improve. See on Fanatical Advertisement Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Developer: Saber Interactive Release Date: September 9, 2024 Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 Co-Op Support: 3 Players Crossplay: Yes for single-player, No for PvP Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 turned out to be one of the best games of 2024. The sequel to the 2011 title of the same name, Space Marine 2 is a mix between a few different genres. It's a third-person shooter that features single-player and multiplayer elements as well as full co-op support in both of those modes. In the campaign, you and up to two other friends can join the Ultramarines and fight against waves and waves of alien enemies. You have access to six different classes, an arsenal of weapons, a variety of lethal abilities, and fully customizable armor. All of this allows you to create different builds that can complement whatever the rest of your party is using for maximum Tyranid destruction. There can be hundreds of alien enemies on your screen at the same time and while most of them are easy to kill, the sheer volume of enemies is both fantastic and overwhelming. Advertisement Sons of the Forest Developer: Endnight Games Release Date: February 23, 2023 Platforms: PC Co-Op Support: 8 Players Crossplay: No Sons of the Forest is a sequel to The Forest, which became a cult classic survival-horror game in the mid-late 2010s. Building off The Forest's success, developer Endnight Games released Sons of the Forest, which is a new spin on the same formula. Just like The Forest, Sons of the Forest starts you off on a mysterious island where you have very few resources available to you. You're given some quest objectives to explore the island, forage for supplies, and discover the secrets of the island, which you alone don't inhabit. Sons of the Forest features a few different companions, base building, and some of the best survival elements you'll find in a game. Hiding behind all of that are some fairly intense horror sequences, however, so this game isn't for those who don't enjoy the occasional jump scare. Co-op in Sons of the Forest allows you to have up to eight players in a session at the same time. Playing with friends makes the game much more enjoyable, as you'll occasionally hear a friend scream due to a jump scare, but you can also create some incredible bases together and take on the island together. Advertisement Schedule I Although still in early access and rough around the edges, Schedule I's drug-dealing simulation makes for a great way to hang out with up to three friends. You can team up to min/max your way to producing as much as possible while also hiring NPC employees, managing your limited space, making deals, and generally goofing off, something made easy through the South Park-ish cartoon-style visuals. Exciting-sounding new features are on the way in future updates, but even in its present state, Schedule I is a fun way to spend your game night. See on Steam Advertisement Elden Ring Nightreign Just how much gas is left in the Elden Ring fuel tank, following a critically acclaimed game and expansion? Plenty, as Nightreign surprises you with clever tweaks under its hood. It's still a From Software game at its core--from the challenging boss fights to the fascinating lore--but the emphasis on speed, aggression, and an engaging gameplay loop make this a thrilling new chapter in the Elden Ring saga. See at Amazon Read our Elden Ring Nightrein review. Advertisement Arc Raiders Developer: Embark Studios Release Date: October 30, 2025 Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S Co-Op Support: 3 Players Crossplay: Yes Arc Raiders stormed out of the gate, taking the gaming world by storm near the end of 2025. It's an extraction shooter with elements of both PvE and PvP, but you can mostly engage with one element fully if you wish. The game allows you to party up with two other players, and together, you'll each set your loadout of weapons and items to bring with you as you drop into one of several different maps. Before heading out, you can accept quests from NPCs that you have to complete while on the map. However, your main job in any drop is to loot, survive AI and real enemies, and then extract from the map. Arc Raiders is a thrilling experience that hooks you in with its rewarding gameplay loop, but playing with friends is going to massively amplify your enjoyment. See on Fanatical Featured in this image ARC Raiders View Game Hub Follow Advertisement Borderlands 4 Developer: Gearbox Software Release Date: September 12, 2025 Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2 Co-Op Support: 4 Players Crossplay: Yes The Borderlands franchise offers one of the best single-player experiences in gaming, and the newest title, Borderlands 4, is another action-packed title with hours of content. As with any other Borderlands game, you can play with up to four players in a party and go through the campaign and endgame together. Each player can pick one of the new characters in Borderlands 4, with the characters offering different abilities and traits that make them useful in combat or exploration. As a party, you can explore a giant map, complete main and side quests, and take on the endgame to secure the best loot in the galaxy. See on Best Buy Featured in this image Borderlands 4 View Game Hub Follow Advertisement

Title: GTA 6 Is Completely Changing How You Steal Cars Date: Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:00:00 +0000 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/gta-6-how-to-steal-cars/ Carjacking in Grand Theft Auto games has been, as the title denotes, a staple of the series. Up until now, it's largely been the same. While there have been more details and animations added over the years, the premise has remained that you'll walk up to a car, press Y or Triangle, throw the driver out, get in and drive away. If the car was parked, you'd execute the same button press to smash the window and steal it. With GTA 6, carjacking is getting a complete overhaul. Here, we've got all of the information we know so far on how to steal cars in GTA 6. There are two ways to steal a car: taking one that's stationary, or taking one that someone's driving around in. However, there are more details that make GTA 6 feel more like true simulation gameplay now. How to steal a parked car As we saw in the GTA 6 extended look gameplay, when Jason approached a car, he had multiple options to choose from. The first option is a slim jim--a classic tool used to break into older vehicles. It slides down the window frame to adjust the lock, and in GTA 6, it seems like this is done via a lockpicking minigame. However, based on what we've heard so far, that won't work for every car. Depending on the year and model of the vehicle, you might not be able to use a slim jim. However, newer and more expensive cars might not work with this method. On top of that, there are trackers, meaning that the police can track your location when you steal a car. This changes the whole carjacking aspect of Grand Theft Auto. Normally, if you'd steal a car, you might catch some heat; maybe a nearby police officer sees you and follows you, but it's pretty easy to get away cleanly. This time, that isn't the case. If you do want to get away cleanly, you need an item to disable the tracking device. It seems like that item, along with the slim jim, is not something you start out with, meaning you'll need to progress through the story or complete side objectives to obtain them. Another interesting thing about the tracker is that apparently if you drive fast enough, the cops won't be able to track you. That adds an extra element of tension, because if you slow down and try to play it safe, they'll know exactly where you are and you'll need to get moving right away. Stealing cars isn't as straightforward as it used to be. How to steal occupied vehicles In some cases, driven vehicles aren't locked, so you'll be able to just walk up and open the door. It seems like there's a quick time minigame to complete, which will wrestle the driver out of the car, and then you can drive away. If there is a passenger, they will also try to prevent you from stealing the car. However, just because you steal a car doesn't mean the cops can't track you--the tracker is still there and you will need to find a way to disable it. Vehicle security and impound lots How do you know what kind of security a given car on the street has? The app Waink allows you to scan vehicles, and it'll tell you the security systems on board as well as how much it'll cost to register it as your own vehicle. One other interesting detail about registered vehicles that was in one of TGG's videos is that if you ditch one of your own cars while you are wanted, the police will set up a perimeter around your car so that if you return to it, in theory, they will be waiting for you. If you wait too long, they will impound it. This leads to some interesting gameplay implications. Perhaps you'll have to sneak into the impound lot to retrieve it, or if you have the money, you could show up and pay the fee before driving off. There's certainly something deeper going on with the Grand Theft Auto mechanics we've known for years. Supposedly, when you start the game you won't have access to a lot of these tools. You won't be able to instantly steal cars; you'll have to progress to that point. It seems like better vehicles will slowly be introduced throughout the game. You'll have to pre-plan your robberies a little more. If you want better vehicles, you'll have to work for them, whether that's through stealing or more legitimate means. This also leads to interesting repercussions when it comes to robberies and other activities. You'll want a fast getaway car--previously, you could just acquire the nearest suitable one, but in GTA 6 you'll have to plan ahead. If a nearby car is parked, you might not have the equipment to stealthily steal it. Even if you do, maybe you don't have the gear to remove the tracker, which will bring more heat on you. This means that robberies need to be pre-planned. Perhaps Jason or Lucia will be on watch with a vehicle, so the other character can run out, hop in, and drive away. Maybe you'll choose a vehicle as your getaway car early on, steal it, park it nearby, and then complete the robbery knowing you have a method of escape. GTA 6 is bringing about many more changes for the series. While many thought Jason and Lucia would be in a romantic relationship, it turns out that's not actually necessary. The game has also removed the need to button mash to sprint--something I've been desperate for.

Title: Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA6) – We NEED To Talk About Carjacking Date: Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:00:00 +0000 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/videos/grand-theft-auto-6-gta6-we-need-to-talk-about-carjacking/ Rockstar's next GTA game for the PS5 and Xbox is only a few months away, and the team is dramatically shaking up the formula. This week we're talking about carjacking and how it changes nearly every aspect of Grand Theft Auto as we know it.

Title: 6 Upcoming Steam Games That Need To Be on Your Wishlist Date: Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:00:14 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/wishlister-gamescom-september-4/ Wishlister is a weekly newsletter bringing you a curated list of upcoming Steam games worth adding to your wishlist, sent on Tuesdays and published on the site on Fridays. You can subscribe here.

Title: Xbox Is Putting a Time Limit on Cloud Gaming Date: Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:23:46 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/xbox-game-pass-cloud-gaming-time-limit/ Xbox is watering down Game Pass benefits to cut costs. Starting in November, cloud gaming will receive a major overhaul, and one of the most notable changes is the time limit that will be assigned to each Xbox account depending on its Game Pass subscription tier. Cloud gaming has been one of the subscription's selling points, so it is a shame to see it being downgraded.

Title: Netflix Is About to Lose an Unforgettable Sci-Fi Movie With a Near-Perfect Rotten Tomatoes Score Date: Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:00:14 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/poor-things-emma-stone-leaving-netflix-september-2026/ Frankenstein stories usually treat resurrection as a tragedy. A brilliant, mad scientist violates the laws of nature, creates an abomination, and discovers that playing God ultimately dooms the monster (and its creator) to a life of misery. The resulting creature, desperate for connection, enters a hostile world only to be rejected and persecuted.

Title: 10 New Movies to Watch This Weekend on Netflix, HBO Max, and Hulu (September 4-6) Date: Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:00:14 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/new-movies-streaming-this-weekend-netflix-september-4-6/ Happy weekend! While highly anticipated movies like Coyote vs Acme and Onslaught have hit theaters, there’s plenty to watch from home, whether you’re renting or streaming. Here are some of our favorite picks.

Title: 8 Near-Perfect Anime To Watch if You Like 'Solo Leveling' Date: Fri, 04 Sep 2026 08:00:14 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/8-best-anime-like-solo-leveling-to-watch/ In Solo Leveling, gifted Hunters fight vicious beasts to protect humanity, but the notoriously weak Sung Jin-woo finds himself trapped in a hopeless survival loop. Whereas the power levels of all Hunters are fixed, Jin-woo is chosen by the enigmatic "System" and is given the ability to accrue experience points and level up. In theory, there are no limits to what he can achieve. While no anime shares an exact premise with Solo Leveling — namely, the gamification of power in an urban fantasy dungeon-crawler — these below entries also indulge in high-octane action in a dynamic world inspired by fantasy or video game mechanics. Without further ado, here are the nine best anime worth checking out if you like Solo Leveling.

Title: ‘NBA 2K27’ With NVIDIA DLSS 5 Leads 28 New Games Coming to GeForce NOW Date: Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:00:35 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-september-2026-games-list/ September is here with 28 more games streaming on GeForce NOW this month, led by a slam dunk: NBA 2K27 with the NVIDIA DLSS 5 3D-Guided Neural Rendering feature. Through NVIDIA’s close collaboration with Visual Concepts and 2K, DLSS 5 brings a new level of lifelike lighting and material detail to the court — tuned by developers to support the game’s authentic broadcast-style presentation. Members can also walk the line between human and vampire in Rebel Wolves’ The Blood of Dawnwalker and step into genma-haunted Kyoto in Capcom’s Onimusha: Way of the Sword — part of the 10 games joining the GeForce NOW library this week. Take the Court With DLSS 5 Showcase your moves. NVIDIA, Visual Concepts and 2K have brought DLSS 5 3D-Guided Neural Rendering to NBA 2K27, delivering a new level of sports realism for players streaming from the cloud at launch.  DLSS 5 enhances and tunes lighting and materials to make the action feel even more lifelike — from how light catches hair and skin to the detail preserved in the facial geometry of real-world athletes — achieving new levels of authenticity.  GeForce NOW Ultimate members in NVIDIA-operated regions can stream NBA 2K27 across PCs, Macs, handhelds, mobile devices, TVs and more. DLSS 5 is available when streaming from a GeForce RTX 5080-powered rig in the cloud. Tip off without waiting for downloads or managing storage, and experience NBA 2K27 from the cloud with the visual fidelity of DLSS 5. Walk the Line Between Day and Night Human by day. Vampire by night. Rebel Wolves’ newly launched The Blood of Dawnwalker is streaming from GeForce NOW. The open-world, dark-fantasy action role-playing game transports players to 14th-century Europe, where war, plague and rising vampire powers have reshaped history. Play as Coen, a young Dawnwalker fighting to save his family while caught between his humanity and cursed vampiric strength. His abilities — and the choices available to him — change between day and night, shaping how players explore, fight and uncover the secrets of the world around them. Sink teeth into the fresh adventure from nearly any supported device, with Ultimate members tapping into GeForce RTX 5080-class performance in the cloud. Skip the installs and let GeForce NOW handle the heavy lifting, leaving more time to take a bite out of everything Coen’s new world has to offer. Skip the Downloads and Sharpen the Sword Pick up the Oni Gauntlet. Capcom’s Onimusha: Way of the Sword arrives on GeForce NOW at launch, giving members a way to jump straight into the series’ return instantly from the cloud. Fight across a twisted vision of Edo-period Kyoto as a lone samurai wielding the mystical Oni Gauntlet. Master precise swordplay, unleash powerful abilities and absorb the souls of fallen enemies while battling relentless Genma beneath mysterious clouds of Malice. Ultimate members can stream every clash with GeForce RTX 5080-class performance in the cloud across PCs, Macs, handhelds, mobile devices, TVs, the newly supported Firefox browser and more. Cut to the chase by skipping any downloads and storage management and step into battle. In addition, members can look for the following titles streaming this week: Breathedge 2 (New release on Steam, Aug. 31) Serious Sam: Shatterverse (New release on Steam, Aug. 31) Crimson Moon (New release on Steam, Sept. 1) The Blood of Dawnwalker (New release on Steam, Sept. 2) NBA 2K27 (New release on Steam, Sept. 3) SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed (New release on Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass, Sept. 3) Onimusha: Way of the Sword (New release on Steam, Sept. 4) How to Fish (Steam) Shelves and Sorcery: Tidy Up the Enchanted Shop (Steam) VHOLUME (Steam) And look forward to the games coming throughout the month: Bus Simulator 27 (New release on Steam, Sept. 8) Halloween: The Game (New release on Steam, Sept. 8) Honeycomb: The World Beyond (New release on Steam, Sept. 8) Wanderburg (New release on Steam, Sept. 8) Shroom and Gloom (New release on Steam, Sept. 10) WARDOGS (New release on Steam, Sept. 10) Welcome to Elderfield (New release on Steam, Sept. 10) Active Matter (New release on Steam, Sept. 15) Aniimo (New release on Steam, Sept. 15) Train Sim World 7 (New release on Steam, Sept. 15) The Guild 1 Remake: Europa 1410 (New release on Steam, Sept. 17) CONTROL Resonant (New release on Steam, Sept. 24) Nivalis Nights (New release on Steam, Sept. 29) Mixtape (Steam)  Neon White (Steam)  Outer Wilds (Steam)  Stray (Steam) What Remains of Edith Finch (Steam) All the Extras From August In addition to the 26 games announced last month, 18 more joined the GeForce NOW library.  Cat Mail Co. (Steam) Monster Hunter Wilds Prologue Demo (Steam) Stars Reach (Steam) DIVE or DIE – Children of Rain (Steam) Escape the Backroom (Xbox, available on Game Pass) Hell Is Us (Xbox, available on Game Pass) Parcel Simulator (Steam) The Thaumaturge (Xbox, available on Game Pass) Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered (Epic Games Store) STAR WARS Zero Company (EA app and Steam) Baldur’s Gate 3 (GOG) Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (GOG) Cold Fear (GOG) IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator (Steam) Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (GOG) Mount & Blade: Bannerlord II (GOG) No Man’s Sky (GOG) The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (GOG) Dates listed above reflect when games are released on their respective stores. GeForce NOW availability may vary, as games are onboarded after release and added throughout the week. Keep an eye on GeForce NOW channels and GFN Thursdays for availability updates on announced titles. New to GeForce NOW? Start with a day pass to try premium cloud gaming before committing to a membership. Better yet, the cost of the day pass can be applied toward a first monthly membership — making it easy to try GeForce RTX-powered cloud gaming with the latest releases, then level up for more. What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below.

Title: GeForce NOW Gives Gamers More Ways to Play at Gamescom 2026 Date: Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:00:33 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-gamescom-2026/ NVIDIA’s Gamescom announcements are revealing what’s next for GeForce NOW, with new ways to play, more supported devices and platforms, and even more big PC games headed to the cloud. New NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 technology controls give members more ways to fine-tune gameplay, while expanded support for new Steam devices, GOG single sign-on, Firefox browser support and more Amazon Fire TV devices continue broadening where and how GeForce RTX-powered PC gaming can be enjoyed. Gamescom is also bringing a blockbuster lineup of PC games to GeForce NOW. CONTROL Resonant, Gears of War: E-Day, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, The Blood of Dawnwalker and STAR WARS Zero Company are all coming to the cloud at launch.  For a limited time, members can also get CONTROL Resonant with the purchase of a 12-month GeForce NOW Ultimate membership. The Gamescom extras don’t stop there. To celebrate, GeForce NOW is giving away more than 40 prizes in our Community Giveaway — including gaming hardware and GeForce NOW Ultimate memberships. There’s even more fun to come. Check out the list of 13 games joining the GeForce NOW library this week. Next-Level Cloud Gaming More ways to choose how to play. This fall, GeForce NOW is introducing new NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 controls in the cloud, giving Ultimate members more choice over how supported games look and perform, even without the latest hardware. Powered by NVIDIA RTX graphics, each control offers something different: DLSS Super Resolution sharpens image quality, while Dynamic Frame Generation delivers lower latency and stutter for smoother streaming, and Ray Reconstruction enhances ray-traced visuals. Together, these technologies make it easier to tune supported games for image quality, responsiveness or a preferred balance between the two.  Stay tuned to GFN Thursdays for details about best practices for enabling DLSS 4.5 overrides and how Dynamic Frame Generation can help Ultimate members enable more graphic settings while still getting smooth streaming. Stream full steam ahead with the Steam ecosystem. GeForce NOW is also adding community-requested support for Steam Machine with Steam Controller later this fall, and later for Windows and macOS, delivering more ways to play and making it even easier for longtime Steam players to jump into the cloud using familiar hardware. The additions build on existing Steam Deck support and expand compatibility across the Steam ecosystem. Get your GOG on with one click into the library. Launching GOG games just got even easier. With GOG single sign-on now available on GeForce NOW, members can securely link their account once, automatically sync supported games and launch them without having to sign in to GOG again — all with a single click. With fewer steps between opening the app, skipping any downloads and jumping into gameplay, it’s another way GeForce NOW continues streamlining access to PC gaming libraries, making it easier to play the GOG library of games on TV platforms since gamers are automatically logged into their GOG accounts. Find popular titles, like Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt, in the app in the dedicated GOG row. Or search and filter for GOG games, then jump into supported titles from almost anywhere — all streamed from the cloud. Check back on GFN Thursdays for the latest games joining the GeForce NOW library, including newly supported games streaming from GOG. Outfox nearly any device with GeForce RTX gaming. Plus, GeForce NOW is now officially supported on Firefox, expanding browser access across all major Windows browsers. Members can jump into supported PC games directly from Firefox without downloading a dedicated app. Ultimate members can enjoy GeForce RTX-powered gaming at up to 1440p and 120 frames per second. Simply download the latest version of Firefox and visit play.geforcenow.com to get started. The cloud handles downloads, installs and updates, keeping local storage free while games stay ready to play in the cloud.  Bring the fire to living rooms with GeForce NOW. GeForce NOW is expanding support to additional Amazon Fire TV devices. GeForce NOW first launched on Fire TV devices earlier this year, and will soon expand to the Fire TV Stick 4K Select, a 4K streaming stick that’s ready to game right out of the box. Streaming from the cloud means supported PC games are ready to play using a compatible controller, making it easy to enjoy GeForce NOW on the biggest screen in the house with even more options to play from the comfort of the couch.  And that’s not all the awesomeness from Amazon. Later this year, Fire TV users will be able to purchase GeForce NOW memberships directly through Amazon, creating a more seamless path from device setup to gameplay. These new features will arrive alongside some of the biggest games coming to the cloud throughout the year. Get Ready for Launch Five newly announced and highly anticipated games are coming to GeForce NOW at launch: CONTROL Resonant, Gears of War: E-Day, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, The Blood of Dawnwalker and STAR WARS Zero Company.  Better yet, members can lock in one of them early: For a limited time, purchase a 12-month GeForce NOW Ultimate membership and receive CONTROL Resonant at launch at no additional cost, and be first to experience Faden’s next chapter. The offer is available Tuesday, Aug. 25, through Sunday, Sept. 27. Ultimate members can stream the full lineup with GeForce RTX 5080-class performance in the cloud, including NVIDIA DLSS 4, ray tracing, NVIDIA Reflex and Cinematic Quality Streaming technologies, with up to 5K high dynamic range on supported devices.  Whether diving into new worlds or returning to iconic franchises, GeForce NOW lets members skip expensive hardware upgrades, massive installs and storage management so they can jump straight into the action the moment each game launches. Here’s a closer look at what’s coming: Contain the chaos. Explore a warped Manhattan on the brink of paranatural annihilation in Remedy’s CONTROL Resonant. Harness Dylan Faden’s extraordinary powers to battle the Hiss, the Mold and other reality-bending threats while searching for his sister, Federal Bureau of CONTROL Director Jesse Faden. Emergence begins. Experience the horror and brutality of Emergence Day in the Coalition’s Gears of War: E-Day. Fourteen years before the original Gears of War, join Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago in a gripping origin-story campaign as the Locust Horde first erupt from below, igniting a desperate fight for survival. Rally squads and fight on in multiplayer with a reimagination of Gears’ iconic PvE mode, Horde Siege, or go head to head with a refined versus PvP. Pick up the Oni Gauntlet. Fight across a twisted vision of Edo-period Kyoto in Capcom’s Onimusha: Way of the Sword. Wield the mystical Oni Gauntlet, master intense swordplay and battle relentless demonic Genma beneath mysterious clouds of Malice. Walk the line between day and night. Step into 14th-century Europe in Bandai Namco’s The Blood of Dawnwalker, where war, plague and rising vampire powers have reshaped history. Play as Coen, a young Dawnwalker torn between humanity and cursed strength, and shape his path while fighting to save his family. Command the galaxy’s finest. Lead an elite squad behind enemy lines in STAR WARS Zero Company, a single-player turn-based game set during the twilight of the Clone Wars. Command former Republic officer Hawks and Zero Company through tactical battles and high-stakes missions where strategy, squad composition and player choices shape the fate of the galaxy. More Ways to Win Gaming gear and Ultimate memberships are up for grabs. GeForce NOW is marking Gamescom with a community giveaway featuring more than 40 prizes. Gamers will have a chance to score a MacBook Neo, Steam Deck or Chromebook — each paired with a one-year GeForce NOW Ultimate membership — along with Amazon Fire TV Sticks and GeForce NOW Ultimate memberships ranging from one month to one year. Head over to the GeForce NOW community on Reddit for all the giveaway details and how to enter. The Hunt Is On Squad up and fight for survival in Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, streaming on GeForce NOW this week at launch. Assemble a four-player fireteam of Colonial Marines and battle through swarms of Xenomorphs, deadly new threats and increasingly desperate encounters. With deeper squad mechanics, new and improved classes, smarter enemies and expanded customization, every mission puts teamwork — and nerves — to the test. Members can also look for the following games joining the cloud this week: Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 (New release on Steam, Aug. 25) Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy (New release on Steam and Xbox, Aug. 27, available on Game Pass) STAR WARS Zero Company (New release on EA app and Steam, Aug. 27) Baldur’s Gate 3 (GOG) Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 – Open Beta Weekend (Battle.net, Steam and Xbox available from Aug. 28 10am PDT  to Sep. 1 at 10am PDT. For more information please visit the Call of Duty website). Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (GOG) Cold Fear (GOG) IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator (Steam) Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (GOG) Mount & Blade: Bannerlord II (GOG) No Man’s Sky (GOG) Paradise Killer (Steam) The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (GOG) Dates listed above reflect when games are released on their respective stores. GeForce NOW availability may vary, as games are onboarded after release and added throughout the week. Keep an eye on GeForce NOW channels and GFN Thursdays for availability updates on announced titles. To experience GeForce NOW, gamers can start with a GeForce NOW day pass and try premium cloud gaming before committing to a membership. Better yet, the cost of a day pass can be applied toward a first membership purchase, making it even easier to level up when ready. Check back every GFN Thursday for new games, new features and even more ways to play on GeForce NOW. Which Gamescom announcement has you most excited? Let us know on X or in the comments below.  The future of PC gaming is on display with GeForce NOW. DLSS 4.5 controlsExpanded device support Upcoming AAA games More ways to play Community giveaway Firefox browser support… and more! #gamescom Details https://t.co/Rz6RnX0Pt4 pic.twitter.com/sShKRhzrD3 — NVIDIA GeForce NOW (@NVIDIAGFN) August 25, 2026

Title: Leading Publishers Bring Blockbuster PC Games and Technology to NVIDIA RTX Spark Date: Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:30:48 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/gamescom-rtx-spark-pc-games-technology/ NVIDIA is bringing the next wave of RTX gaming to the Gamescom conference running this week in Cologne, Germany, with support for new games, anti-cheat technologies and increased visual quality.  Electronic Arts, Embark and Ubisoft are among the latest game publishers and developers bringing their blockbuster titles to NVIDIA RTX Spark ahead of its launch this fall. They join the publishers that announced RTX Spark support at COMPUTEX in May, including KRAFTON, NetEase, Riot Games and XBOX.  NVIDIA is working closely with game developers and ecosystem partners to ensure today’s top PC games — including EA’s EA SPORTS F1 25 and Apex Legends, Ubisoft’s Anno 117: Pax Romana and Embark Studios’ ARC Raiders and THE FINALS — run seamlessly on RTX Spark devices. “We’re excited to bring Anno 117: Pax Romana to a new generation of RTX-powered PCs,” said Stéphane Jankowski, Ubisoft executive producer of Anno 117 : Pax Romana. “Our teams build the game to be seen wide: full districts, long sightlines, thousands of details at once. Seeing RTX Spark hold that level of fidelity from a single chip is genuinely impressive.” RTX Spark reinvents personal computing, bringing personal AI agents, advanced content creation and high-performance gaming together in a platform engineered from the ground up for the next wave of Windows PCs. For gamers, RTX Spark combines Windows devices with NVIDIA RTX technologies, including DLSS and Reflex.  Bringing Anti-Cheat to RTX Spark Supporting modern PC gaming goes beyond running the game itself. Many of today’s biggest online games rely on sophisticated anti-cheat technologies, to enable fair play across the multiple platforms these games run on.   NVIDIA has been working with EA to bring native EA Javelin Anticheat support to RTX Spark, including for EA’s biggest multiplayer games, such as EA SPORTS F1 25. RTX Spark launches this fall.  RTX Delivers Next-Generation Gaming RTX Spark is just one part of NVIDIA’s lineup of gaming announcements at Gamescom, including: DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction is available now, featuring NVIDIA’s latest second-generation transformer model to deliver even higher image quality in ray- and path-traced content. It replaces traditional denoisers with an NVIDIA supercomputer-trained AI network to reconstruct higher-quality pixels in the parts of a ray-traced frame where rays were not sampled. Path tracing comes to CONTROL Resonant and 007 First Light to deliver new levels of visual fidelity.  NVIDIA ACE technologies are coming to Aniimo in early 2027, letting players naturally interact with their creatures. Gears of War: E-Day includes RTX Mega Geometry integration, advancing image quality on GeForce RTX GPUs, alongside ray tracing and DLSS 4.5. RTX Remix keeps remastering PC classics, with a major Painkiller RTX mod update available now and The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind RTX coming soon. GeForce NOW gives members more ways to play with new DLSS 4.5 controls, expanded support for Steam Machine and other devices and platforms, plus blockbuster PC games including CONTROL Resonant, Gears of War: E-Day and more coming to the cloud at launch. Find more on NVIDIA’s announcements at Gamescom in this GeForce article. 

Title: Bring the Fire: Play Games on GeForce NOW With New Firefox Browser Support Date: Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:24 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-firefox/ It’s a new way into the cloud.  GeForce NOW welcomes Firefox support to the cloud, opening up another way to jump into high-performance PC gaming straight from the browser, starting today. Whether on a school laptop or everyday PC, it’s now even easier to play supported PC games without downloading a dedicated app. Plus, discover 12 new games streaming from the GeForce NOW library this week, led by Gallipoli.  No Downloads. Just Firefox. This cloud is on fire with new ways to play on Firefox. GeForce NOW is now supported on Firefox, expanding access across even more devices.  Members can outfox big downloads and jump into high-performance PC gaming directly from the browser — no waiting on lengthy game installs or updates. The experience delivers GeForce RTX-powered performance at up to 1440p and 120 frames per second for GeForce NOW Ultimate members.  Simply download the latest version of Firefox, head to play.geforcenow.com and start playing. The cloud handles the heavy lifting, so games are ready to play without taking up valuable storage space on the device. Firefox joins Chrome, Edge and Opera in supporting GeForce NOW on Windows browsers. Deploy the Games Land on the beaches of the Gallipoli Peninsula in BlackMill Games’ Gallipoli, the latest entry in the WW1 Game Series. Fight as soldiers of the British and Ottoman Empires in intense 25v25 objective-based battles across coastal shores, deserts and urban battlefields, with 10 historical classes and over 50 authentic weapons and equipment options. Teamwork is key in its grounded, one-shot-one-kill combat. Take command as an Officer, provide cover as a Heavy Machine Gunner or Sniper, keep the squad going as a Stretcher Bearer and more while navigating challenging campaigns. Head to the frontlines from the cloud with no lengthy game downloads or installs taking up local storage space. Play directly in the newly supported Firefox browser, or take the action across PCs, Macs, Chromebooks, handhelds and more with GeForce NOW cloud saves. In addition, members can look for the following games streaming throughout the week: Stars Reach (New release on Steam, Aug. 18) The Sinking City 2 (New release on Steam, Aug. 18) Gallipoli (New release on Steam, Aug. 20) DIVE or DIE – Children of Rain (Steam) Escape the Backroom (Xbox, available on Game Pass) Hell Is Us (Xbox, available on Game Pass) High on Life (Steam) High on Life 2 (Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass) Parcel Simulator (Steam) Starvester (Steam) The Thaumaturge (Xbox, available on Game Pass) Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered (Epic Games Store) Dates listed above reflect when games are released on their respective stores. GeForce NOW availability may vary, as games are onboarded after release and added throughout the week. Keep an eye on GeForce NOW channels and GFN Thursdays for availability updates on announced titles. To try GeForce NOW in Firefox, start with a GeForce NOW day pass and experience premium cloud gaming directly from the browser. If members later upgrade to a Performance or Ultimate membership, the cost of the day pass can be applied toward the first membership purchase. What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below.

Title: Class Is in Session: GeForce NOW Levels Up Linux, Chromebooks and More Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:00:33 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-linux-native-app/ GeForce NOW is giving cloud gaming an extra-credit upgrade just in time for back-to-school season. The native Linux app for GeForce NOW is officially out of beta. GeForce NOW is also delivering new cloud optimizations that make Frame Generation feel even more responsive while streaming. On top of that, Performance members will see higher frame rates in demanding games thanks to a CPU performance adjustment.  Plus, learn how GeForce NOW can add high-performance GeForce RTX gaming to the Chromebooks students already rely on for school – and how eligible new owners can take advantage of Chromebook Fast Pass. It all adds up to more ways to move from assignments to adventures across nearly any device. The only homework left is to decide what to play. This week, nine new games join the GeForce NOW library. The Cloud Gets Extra Credit GeForce NOW keeps getting better. The native Linux app for GeForce NOW has officially graduated from beta. Built on months of community feedback, the release focuses on performance, stability and polish while continuing to support Ubuntu 24.04 and later. A new Flatpack repository makes getting started and receiving future updates even easier. Visit the download page for more information and instructions. The cloud handles the rendering, so Linux gamers can tap into the latest GeForce RTX performance while staying on their preferred setup — without local hardware upgrades, compatibility headaches or complicated workarounds. Smooth gameplay makes the grade. GeForce NOW has also optimized DLSS Frame Generation in the cloud, reducing latency and making games feel more responsive. The improvements are especially noticeable when streaming at 60 or 120 frames per second in 1440p and 4K, helping every mouse movement and camera pan feel more immediate. Performance members will also enjoy additional server software optimizations to improve frame rates in select CPU-intensive games, helping demanding titles run more smoothly while delivering an even better gameplay experience. The cloud-side upgrade happens automatically, with nothing for members to install or configure, and at no additional cost. From Class Mode to Game Mode Class dismissed. Game on. Chromebooks already in backpacks can double as a PC gaming powerhouse, with GeForce NOW giving everyday school setups extra credit.  Chromebooks handling lectures, group projects and browser tabs can transform into high-performance GeForce RTX gaming PCs in just a few clicks. When class is out, open a supported browser or app and stream more than 2,000 supported PC games from existing libraries, with the cloud handling the heavy lifting. The same flexibility extends to Macs, Surface devices, everyday laptops, Steam Deck and mobile devices. Plus, eligible new Chromebook and Chromebook+ owners can claim a year of GeForce NOW at no cost with Chromebook Fast Pass, with priority access and no ads.  Study. Stream PC games. Same device.  Ready for the Weekend Follow the chain of command, streaming from the cloud. In addition, members can look for the following new games streaming this week: Car Wash Simulator (New release on Steam, Aug. 10) Pax Autocratica (New release on Steam, Aug. 10) Clawed (New release on Steam, Aug. 13) Hell Let Loose: Vietnam (New release on Steam, Aug. 13) Sandustry (New release on Steam and Xbox, Aug. 13) Cat Mail Co. (Steam) Misery (Steam) Monster Hunter Wilds Prologue Demo (Steam) Pratfall (Steam) To cap things off, a creator known as “Madelyn” recently shared how GeForce now makes cloud gaming affordable and accessible across nearly all her devices, calling it “a game changer” in her video: What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below.

Title: PlayStation Store: August 2026’s top downloads Date: Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:59:16 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/09/04/playstation-store-august-2026s-top-downloads/ It’s time to see which PS5, PS4, PS VR2, and free-to-play games topped last month’s download charts. In August, EA Sports Madden NFL 27 and MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls led the PS5 charts in the US. In the EU, Call of Duty: Black Ops II continues to hold the top spot. Check out the full listings below. What titles are you playing this month? PS5 Games US/CanadaEUEA Sports Madden NFL 27Call of Duty: Black Ops IIMARVEL Tōkon: Fighting SoulsMinecraftCall of Duty: Black Ops IIAssassin’s Creed Black Flag ResyncedNo More Room in Hell 2The Lord of the Rings: War in the North – Legacy EditionHell Let Loose: VietnamMafia: Definitive Edition for PS5EA Sports College Football 27Grand Theft Auto VMinecraftHell Let Loose: VietnamHalo: Campaign EvolvedCall of Duty: Black OpsPalworldMarvel’s Spider-Man 2Call of Duty: Black OpsPalworldStar Wars Zero CompanyStar Wars Zero CompanyMarvel’s Spider-Man 2Mortal Shell IIThe Lord of the Rings: War in the North – Legacy EditionNo More Room in Hell 2Grand Theft Auto VForza Horizon 5Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced007 First LightMortal Shell IIHalo: Campaign EvolvedMistfall HunterWaterpark SimulatorMetal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.2Escape the Backrooms007 First LightUFC 6Mafia: Definitive Edition for PS5Beast of Reincarnation *Naming of products may differ between regions *Upgrades not included PS4 Games US/CanadaEUTom Clancy’s Ghost Recon WildlandsAssassin’s Creed OdysseyRed Dead Redemption 2Red Dead Redemption 2Gang BeastsTom Clancy’s Ghost Recon WildlandsBatman: Arkham KnightBatman: Arkham KnightDying LightGang BeastsAssassin’s Creed OdysseyThe ForestTom Clancy’s Ghost Recon BreakpointDying LightThe ForestMinecraftMinecraftCall of Duty: WWIICall of Duty: WWIIA Way OutMortal Kombat XMortal Kombat XCall of Duty: Black Ops IIICall of Duty: Black Ops IILEGO Marvel Super HeroesTom Clancy’s Ghost Recon BreakpointCall of Duty: Black Ops IICall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign RemasteredCall of Duty: Black Ops 4LEGO Marvel Super HeroestheHunter: Call of the WildNeed for Speed HeatNeed for Speed HeatAssassin’s Creed OriginsCall of Duty: GhostsUnravel TwoStar Wars Battlefront IIWatch Dogs 2BullyOvercooked 2 *Naming of products may differ between regions PS VR2 Games* US/CanadaEUSynapseI Am CatI Am CatBeat SaberBootstrap IslandBootstrap IslandBeat SaberJob SimulatorJob SimulatorPavlovAmong Us 3D: VRAmong Us 3D: VRPavlovSynapseArizona Sunshine VR 2Arizona Sunshine VR 2Moss VRGrand Rush VR Highway Car Traffic Racing SimulatorMoss VRSwordsman VR *PlayStation Store purchases only. Game upgrades or games bundled with hardware not included Free to Play (PS5 + PS4) US/CanadaEUFortniteFortniteRobloxRobloxOnce Human (F2P)Once Human (F2P)Marvel RivalsRocket LeagueTom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege – Free AccesseFootballRocket LeagueMarvel RivalsCall of Duty: WarzoneFall GuysApex LegendsCall of Duty: WarzoneFall GuysAsphalt LegendseFootballTom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege – Free Access

Title: (For Southeast Asia) Jin Sakai returns in Ghost of Yōtei: Most Wanted Date: Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:00:58 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/09/03/20260904-goy/ Just revealed in State of Play, Jin Sakai will be one of our playable characters in Ghost of Yōtei: Most Wanted! We are so excited to have the hero of Ghost of Tsushima back for this new mode, complete with all four of his signature stances. Play Video In case you missed our announcement last month, Ghost of Yōtei: Most Wanted is a brand new single-player combat survival mode that’s included in Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition.  Most Wanted is our spin on a roguelike. You’ll choose from four playable characters and accept bounties with escalating difficulty. As you complete runs, you’ll earn perks and upgrades to build out your character, becoming more powerful as you go. It was important to us to make Most Wanted feel like an extension of Ghost of Yōtei’s core combat systems. We want playing through runs to take the familiar weapons and systems you’re used to and turn them into a fresh experience that lets you experiment with characters and builds to find the loadout that works best for you.  View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image So how does it work? To start a run, you’ll select a bounty from the bounty board. Each one features a different member of the Yōtei Six, but to get to them you’ll have to take on waves of enemies and minibosses. As you finish each wave, you’ll unlock perks that help you create a powerful build to eventually take on the final boss of the bounty you’ve selected. Bounties can be replayed at increasing difficulty levels, all culminating in the hardest bounty against Lord Saito himself.  You’ll also earn Mon as you play, which you can spend outside of runs to unlock new techniques, weapon upgrades, charms, and character unlocks. Plus, any cosmetics you earn through playing Most Wanted will also be unlocked in the main game, so you can wear them during Atsu’s original quest for vengeance, or as you take on the new story expansion in Ghost of Yōtei: Echoes of Sekigahara.  Once you’ve unlocked all four characters, you can select between them. Each character will start with a katana, as well as their own additional unique weapons, abilities, Ultimates, and Kill Streaks. We encourage you to try them all as each one brings their own different approach to taking down the enemies standing in your way. Your default starting character will be Atsu, who uses dual katana as well as two Ghost Tools: Metsubushi (Blinding Powder) and a Blind Bomb. Atsu’s Ultimate is “Call of the Pack,” which allows her to summon two wolves to take down nearby enemies, and her Kill Streak is Onryō’s Howl, which will terrify all nearby enemies and force one to flee.  You’ll also be able to play as Oyuki, who fights with the kusarigama, kunai, and the tanegashima (rifle). Oyuki’s Ultimate is “Shadow Killer,” which unleashes smoke to allow her to quickly assassinate two nearby enemies. Her Kill Streak is Shadow Shinobi, which summons a Nine Tails ally to fight alongside her (and execute their own assassinations) for a limited time.  The next playable character is Nagato, who uses the yari (spear), tanzutsu (pistol), yumi (long bow), and hankyu (short bow). His Ultimate is “Gambler’s Mark,” which targets two enemies and fires a guaranteed headshot, and his Kill Streak is Blast Arrow, which refills his Concentration and grants an explosive arrow. Finally, Jin Sakai is our fourth playable character. For Jin, our animation and character art teams worked hard to take his Ghost of Tsushima model and keep it faithful while also applying upgrades for Ghost of Yōtei. Jin can use his katana with all four of the original stances from Ghost of Tsushima, helping to exploit enemy weaknesses. He also starts with a Sticky Bomb and hankyu. Jin’s Ultimate is the “Dance of Wrath” skill from Ghost of Tsushima, which targets multiple enemies and disarms them, and his Kill Streak is, of course, Ghost Stance, which allows him to terrify the enemies around him and kill a limited amount of them in a single hit.  Beyond selecting the character you want to play as, the real way to create your unique build in Ghost of Yōtei: Most Wanted is by selecting perks. As you progress through a run, you’ll frequently select between new perks including weapon mastery, gear loadouts, summons, parries, survivability, and more. These are the cornerstone of crafting the perfect build and lead to some of the most exciting surprises as you find the challenge or unexpected value that comes from mixing and matching perks. Play Video In addition to our Ghost of Yōtei: Most Wanted trailer and Jin Sakai reveal, we also released a new look at Ghost of Yōtei: Echoes of Sekigahara in State of Play Japan today.  Echoes of Sekigahara is split between two periods of Atsu’s life: her time on the mainland in the massive Battle of Sekigahara, and the present day. In Sekigahara, you’ll learn about Atsu’s history with Nagato, a key figure from her past who fought alongside her.  In the present, Nagato has arrived in Ezo and is wanted by the Vipers, outlaws loyal to the Snake left leaderless after his death. The Vipers are a group of vicious poachers who have taken over Ashoro Foothills, a previously unseen area of Ezo that was once teeming with wildlife and has now been left devastated.   Atsu must reluctantly team up with Nagato to find a close ally who’s been taken from her by the Vipers. In Ashoro Foothills, she’ll find new enemy types, new heavy weapons to wield, new mythic tales and abilities, new armor sets and cosmetics, and much more.  View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image If you already own Ghost of Yōtei, you can pre-order the Complete Edition Upgrade for SGD 20.27 / MYR 60.11 / IDR 220,890 / THB 524, which will grant you access to Ghost of Yōtei: Most Wanted and Ghost of Yōtei: Echoes of Sekigahara on October 1 (in Bangkok and Jakarta) / October 2 (in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur), and instant access to all of the in-game content previously included in the Ghost of Yōtei Digital Deluxe Edition, as well as the Charm of Hokkyokusei.1 If you pre-order by September 30, you’ll also receive an early unlock of the Sakai Armor for Atsu to wear on October 1/October 2 without having to unlock it by playing Most Wanted first.1  If you haven’t played Ghost of Yōtei yet, you can purchase Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition digitally now for SGD 97.90 / MYR 299 / IDR 1,142,000 / THB 2,290 for instant access to the original Ghost of Yōtei game, plus our online co-op mode Ghost of Yōtei Legends, all of the content in the Ghost of Yōtei Digital Deluxe Edition and the Charm of Hokkyokusei, and access to Ghost of Yōtei: Most Wanted and Ghost of Yōtei: Echoes of Sekigahara when they launch on October 1/October 2.  Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition also includes new photo mode stamps, additional cosmetics for New Game Plus, and new Trophies for both Echoes of Sekigahara and Most Wanted. If you purchase digitally by September 30, you’ll also get an early unlock of the Sakai Armor on October 1. The physical edition of Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition will launch October 1/October 2.  In case you missed our announcement last month, we’ll also have some updates coming in a free patch for Ghost of Yōtei on October 1, even if you don’t purchase the Complete Edition upgrade.1 All Ghost of Yōtei owners will unlock the free Beauty of Yōtei mode, which allows you to browse the beautiful environments of Ezo and explore them in Photo Mode. All Ghost of Yōtei owners will also receive new tracks for Watanabe Mode that can be experienced anywhere in the game where the mode is enabled, as well as a new option to keep an armor set’s appearance while using a different set’s stats, and a new high contrast accessibility option. With less than a month to go now, we are so excited to celebrate Ghost of Yōtei’s one-year anniversary with the launch of Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition, and can’t wait for you all to play through Ghost of Yōtei: Most Wanted and Ghost of Yōtei: Echoes of Sekigahara. Make sure to tag us in all of your Photo Mode creations and your best Most Wanted builds!  1Available via patch v.2.0 on October 1, 2026 globally and October 2, 2026 in some territories including Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. Internet connection and account for PlayStation required. 

Title: (For Southeast Asia) Until Dawn 2 launches January 28 Date: Fri, 04 Sep 2026 03:45:39 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/09/03/20260904-ud/ Hi everyone! I’m Stu Tilley from Firesprite, and I’m thrilled to say it: Until Dawn 2 launches on PS5 on January 28, 2027. Get ready, because every choice you make is going to matter. Will you guide all the team of fake ghost hunting Youtubers “Dead True” (plus their plucky chicken companion!) safely off Akishima Island? Or will the horrors claim a few… or even all… as you face the chilling horrors of this beautiful yet deadly paradise? Story crafted with AdHoc Studio, creators of Dispatch We’ve partnered with our friends at AdHoc Studio – the brilliant minds behind the acclaimed Dispatch – so you can expect a deeply layered story packed with rich characters, razor-sharp dialogue, fraught relationships, tough decisions, and yes… more than a few gruesome deaths. Every choice, every interaction can ripple with dramatic consequences. Play Video Watch the pre-order trailer Check out our new trailer: you’ll see the Dead True crew investigating Blackwood Sanitorium, shooting an episode about the tragic events that unfolded 12 years ago. Izzy (Sarah Catherine Hook), the team’s new intern, uncovers something she never expected, before upending their plans in chilling fashion. Later, at HorrorCon in Sydney, they meet Yoona (Gia Kim), a survivor of a terrifying supernatural attack—she pulls down her collar to reveal a dark, necrotic scar. Her warning sets the cast on a journey to a remote South Pacific island, abandoned since a luxury resort’s mysterious shutdown in the ’70s. But this island hides secrets, centuries old and hungry for vengeance. And Dead True are walking right into it. It’s your choices that will shape each outcome. In the trailer, Owen (Dacre Montgomery) – Dead True’s cocky star – faces a crossroads: should he follow the signal to help his missing friend Nate (Spence Moore II), or take a detour across a rickety bridge to investigate a strangely lively bar?  Could leaving Nate’s path lead to important clues that might help?  Or does leaving Nate make him vulnerable to whatever it is that lurks in the shadows?  View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Meanwhile, Mina (Camila Senna), Dead True’s conflicted co-host, faces a gut-wrenching demand: the network wants a ritual sacrifice – live, on camera. Will you give in and sacrifice the chicken to please the bosses, or set it free and risk your own blood for the ritual instead. Pre-orders open September 10 Dr. Hill (Peter Stormare) returns, and we’re celebrating his comeback! Pre-order the Standard or Digital Deluxe Editions starting September 10 to unlock exclusive Dr. Hill-themed content: Until Dawn classic outfit Akishima Island holiday outfit Dr. Hill collector’s bobbleheads to discover in-game View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Announcing the Digital Deluxe Edition Want more ways to stand out… and die dramatically? The Digital Deluxe Edition brings more flair and more fright!: Y2K Neon Vibes Pack: Dress all 8 members of Dead True – Owen, Mina, Nate, Reagan, Izzy, Luke, Josie, and Cameron – in vibrant neon costumes. Diorama of Death: Relive every grisly demise with vignettes exploring unique angles of each fatal outcome. Can you unlock every scene? View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Pre Order starts from September 10 with suggested retail price of SGD 64 / MYR 209 / IDR 729,000 / THB 1,690 / PHP 3,023 / VND 1,249,000 for Standard Edition (Disc/Digital) and SGD 77 / MYR 249 / IDR 879,000 / THB 1,990 for Digital Deluxe Edition. See you on Akishima Island, survivors. We can’t wait to see the choices you make, and the consequences you’ll face…

Title: (For Southeast Asia) First look at the Grand Theft Auto VI Limited-Edition DualSense Wireless Controllers Date: Fri, 04 Sep 2026 02:47:41 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/09/03/20260904-gta/ Vice City has a style all its own. From its sun-soaked streets to its bright neon lights, the city will be Leonida’s ultimate destination when players jump into Grand Theft Auto VI on November 19.  At today’s State of Play, we shared a first look at two new limited edition DualSense wireless controllers inspired by Grand Theft Auto VI which capture that unmistakable Vice City energy: DualSense Wireless Controller – Grand Theft Auto VI Black Limited Edition and DualSense Wireless Controller – Grand Theft Auto VI White Limited Edition. The black and white limited-edition DualSense wireless controllers each capture the essence of Vice City, from bright days along the coast to vibrant city nights. Both editions feature a shimmering, color-shifting finish that brings together the hues of a Vice City sunset and the glow of neon lights. They both also feature custom palm tree details molded directly into the controller, adding a unique tactile element alongside official Grand Theft Auto VI branding.   The DualSense Wireless Controller – Grand Theft Auto VI White Limited Edition embodies Vice City at daybreak, from its white sands and pastel skies to all its laid-back glamour. The DualSense Wireless Controller – Grand Theft Auto VI Black Limited Edition captures the energy of Vice City’s iconic nightlife. In Southeast Asia, DualSense Wireless Controller – Grand Theft Auto VI White Limited Edition and DualSense Wireless Controller – Grand Theft Auto VI Black Limited Edition will be available in limited quantities through participating retailers. In Grand Theft Auto VI, the DualSense wireless controller’s haptic feedback and adaptive triggers instantly respond to the action and provide dynamic resistance, bringing the sights, sounds and sensations of Jason and Lucia’s story to life in your hands. Find out more on how Grand Theft Auto VI plays best on PS5 when it launches on November 19 and check out Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look here. Both limited-edition DualSense wireless controllers will launch starting on November 19 for a recommended retail price of SGD 115 / MYR 419 / IDR 1,549,000 / THB 2,890 / PHP 5,411 / VND 2,399,000.* Pre-orders start September 10 at 10:00am Local time. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image *The exact launch date and availability for controllers may vary by country/region

Title: State of Play & State of Play Japan: all announcements, trailers Date: Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:05:55 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/09/03/state-of-play-state-of-play-japan-all-announcements-trailers/ Two shows, over 30 games. Today’s double-sized State of Play brings together creatives from the world over to debut new games, share deep gameplay dives and fresh insights, reveal release dates, and much more. We’ve wrapped up every single announcement into this recap, handily organised in alphabetical order. Watch the trailers, get up to speed on the reveals, and for a select number of games, you can enjoy further information directly from the developers behind them in a series of exclusive PlayStation Blog articles.  State of Play & State of Play Japan Play Video (Re)watch both shows above. CONQ: Crown of No Quarter Play Video CONQ: Crown of No Quarter was revealed with its first trailer, introducing a new warfare experience set in a shared open world. Players can lead armies across land and sea, storm enemy strongholds, build siege engines, and fight for their faction in large-scale battles.  Crimson Desert: Charting the Unknown Play Video The massive action adventure from Pearl Abyss is getting even larger with Charting the Unknown, a mammoth expansion arriving on PlayStation Store October 15. The above trailer, captured on PS5 Pro, gives you a taste of the rich gameplay variety that awaits as Kliff, Oongka, and Damiane set out to discover their purpose and shape their futures.  Daba: Land of Water Scar Play Video Daba: Land of Water Scar, developed by Dark Star Games as part of PlayStation’s China Hero Project, is coming to PS5 in Spring 2027. A new trailer gives us another look at its fantastical world, where players take on the role of a clayman journeying across a land where the waters have run dry.  Digimon Time Stranger: A Hero’s Eternal Legacy Play Video Digimon Story Time Stranger: A Hero’s Eternal Legacy is a new expansion DLC coming to PS5 in 2027. Taking place three years after the main game, it introduces a new protagonist and partner, along with around 50 new Digimon.  Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 Play Video Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 comes to PS5 in 2027. Today’s State of Play trailer offers a look at this new Dragon Ball adventure, where players can create their own hero, develop their own fighting style, and take on powerful opponents.  Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World Play Video A new trailer for Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World offered another look at its two young Monster Wranglers and the monsters they befriend as they journey through a mysterious alternate world. The game launches December 3 on PS5. Echoes of Aincrad: Sword Art Online – Genesis Maidens View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Genesis Maiden, the first DLC for Sword Art Online: Echoes of Aincrad, arrives this winter. The expansion features a new story set on the early floors of Aincrad, with Mito joining the fight alongside new gameplay additions.  Fate/Extra Record Play Video Fate/Extra Record is now confirmed to launch on January 28, 2027, for PS5 and PS4. A new trailer shows off more of the full remake, including its expanded take on the Moon Holy Grail War and the revamped deck-building Command Card battle system, which adds a new strategic twist to combat. Final Fantasy Resonance Play Video Alongside a fresh look at the HD-2D action you’ll experience on October 22, you’ll find two big announcements for Final Fantasy Resonance in today’s State of Play trailer. First, the legendary One-Winged Angel Sephiroth makes his undeniable presence known to players, who will be able to find and challenge him in the hopes of winning and unlocking a special reward. Second: the entire first chapter of the game is available on PlayStation Store today as pre-orders go live, with the demo’s save data carrying over to the full game. Final Fantasy VII Revelation Play Video Mark your calendars, as Square Enix’s ambitious three-part remake project of its legendary RPG concludes next year. Final Fantasy VII Revelation launches April 8, 2027 on PS5. It’s a momentous occasion, so it’s fitting that the game closes out today’s State of Play with an extensive deep dive into its expanded world, as exploration stretches from the Highwind in the skies above to using grapple guns and chocobos to navigate the towns and landscapes below. Get a feel for the FITS combat system and powerful synergies.  Want to know more? Of course you do. Square Enix breaks down what’s shown even further in a dedicated PlayStation Blog article.  Ghost of Yōtei Play Video Play Video Atsu’s hunt is not over. Releasing October 1 as part of the game’s Complete Edition is Most Wanted, a brand-new combat survival mode designed to gauge your strength and test your resilience. Fight off waves of enemies and take on challenging new boss encounters. All sorts of new incentives await; earn everything from new weapons and cosmetics to playable characters you can unlock. State of Play Japan treats us to a new trailer of the Echoes of Sekigahara expansion, which delves into Atsu’s past and her experiences during the Battle of Sekigahara. During the show we hear from Atsu’s Japanese voice actor, Fairouz Ai, to talk about her approach to the character, memorable moments from the role, and returning as Atsu for this new chapter. Echoes of Sekigahara arrives October 1 as part of the Complete Edition.  Read more: Get to grips with the game’s toughest challenge yet with SuckerPunch Productions in a new PlayStation Blog article.   Gran Turismo 7 Play Video As the franchise revs towards its 30th anniversary, it’s rolling out a two-part Spec IV update out later this year. Two new circuits, 12 cars, modes and more, split between October and December launches. This two-pronged drop includes Online Drift Trials (test your control, precision, and style, Shuffle Races (changing the conditions of each race) and a Family mode, welcoming players with different levels of driving experience to the community.  Read more: A further breakdown of the circuits and modes can be found in this PS Blog post from President of Polyphony Digital, Kazunori Yamauchi.    Grand Theft Auto VI Limited Edition DualSense Wireless Controllers Play Video Two new limited edition DualSense wireless controllers inspired by Grand Theft Auto VI captures that unmistakable Vice City energy. The DualSense Wireless Controller – Grand Theft Auto VI Black Limited Edition and DualSense Wireless Controller – Grand Theft Auto VI White Limited Edition launch November 19, with pre-orders opening September 10. Grand Theft Auto VI launches on PS5 November 19. Take a closer look in this PlayStation Blog article.  Gundam Rogue Orbit Play Video Hard-hitting combat is the focus of a new Gundam Rogue Orbit trailer debuting in State of Play, which also revealed that the game will launch on March 5, 2027. Gundam Rogue Orbit producer Yuya Tomiyama also joins State of Play Japan to talk about the game’s fast-paced Gundam combat and deep customization. He shares more about the newly revealed weapon types and Tactical Skills, as well as how different mobile suit parts can change the way your Gundam moves and fights. Players can also customize their unit’s colors or equip a MOD Skin to take on the iconic look of the RX-78-2 Gundam.  Hunter’s Moon Play Video Hunter’s Moon is a first-person historical folk horror game, set throughout one night, and it’s haunting PS5 October 25. Inspired by the true history of English witch hunts, let the secrets of a dysfunctional village on the brink unfold as you embody an accused woman on the run for her life. You are searching for safety. You must not be seen. Under the light of the full moon, eavesdrop on villagers, and flee through a rural village set in an immersive 17th century early modern England. Meet mummers dressed in folk costumes, and escape capture by the witch hunters.  Read more: Twin Swans unpacks the inspirations behind its new horrifying tale in a PS Blog article.  Keeper Play Video From Double Fine Productions, Keeper is a beautiful and surreal third-person, atmospheric, puzzle adventure, and a story told without words. On an island in a long-lost sea, a forgotten lighthouse stands dormant in the shadow of a distant mountain peak. As withering tendrils spread and coalesce, it awakens. Taken with a mysterious sense of purpose and joined by a spirited seabird, it embarks upon a heartening tale of unlikely companionship, an odyssey of mystifying metamorphosis, and an unexpected journey towards the center of the island, into realms beyond understanding. The illuminating adventure launches today on PS5. LEGO PlayStation set Play Video For the first time, players and LEGO fans will be able to create a LEGO replica of the original PlayStation console and PlayStation controller. Brick by brick, this 1,911-piece set represents a near 1:1 scale of the console, measuring 10.5 inches / 26 cm wide when fully assembled. This all-new collaboration with LEGO launches October 1.  Get a closer look at the set, and find out about the hidden details that play homage to PlayStation history, in this PS Blog article.  Maneater 2 Play Video Play an unintended, and definitively deadly, underwater attraction let loose in an ultra-luxury private island theme park in this splash-hit sequel, chomping onto PS5 next year. For the owners, it’s an invite-only preview event to provide aquatic and technological excess to visitors. For the man-eating bull shark that you are, it’s a chance to eat, explore and evolve your way to freedom.  Read more: Tripwire Interactive detail the gameplay and design secrets of a park unwittingly turned lunchbox, and the bioengineered apex predators who swim between you and your next meal.  Marvel’s Wolverine Play Video Marvel’s Wolverine is slashing its way onto PlayStation 5 in just under two weeks! We’re kicking off the countdown with a brand-new Launch Trailer, fresh out of today’s State of Play. Enjoy a deeper slice of the interplay between Logan and his allies, which includes the powerful telekinetic Jean Grey and the members of Team X. Also get a glimpse of new friends and foes that’ll bring intrigue and action to Marvel’s Wolverine when it launches globally on September 15, 2026! Metro 2039 Play Video 4A Games reveals the survival shooter’s first PS5 Pro gameplay. Experience a shocking Metro adventure in a powerful single-player story that weaves exploration, survival, combat and stealth across a hauntingly beautiful-but-deadly world. Join the mysterious Stranger as he journeys into the dark heart of post-apocalyptic Moscow in a harrowing conflict for the very soul of the Metro. Metro 2039 launches on PS5 February 4, 2027. Read more: who is the Stranger, and what skills does he bring to the wastelands? 4A has the answer in a new PS Blo article.   Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance Play Video Hunters, saddle up. The Wilds evolve with the massive expansion, Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, launching on PS5 in 2027. A giant dragon’s sudden siege heralds change in the Forbidden Lands, for both land and sky. Bracing for danger, the Expedition steels themselves as familiar and undiscovered Elder Dragons emerge – and a disturbing new threat prowls the land. New monsters and challenges, evolved hunting actions and mechanics, a new locale, and the next chapter in the Expedition Team’s story await.  Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance producer Ryozo Tsujimoto also joins State of Play Japan to share more about the new Skybound Eyrie area, the new Boost Action, and the Elder Dragons hunters players will encounter, including the newly revealed Gundoraja. Players can get their first hands-on with Ascendance at Tokyo Game Show 2026, where a demo featuring a hunt against the new monster Arakeeta will be playable.  Read more: Capcom breaks down the events that will reshape the landscape of its acclaimed action RPG next year, and what tools will help Hunters adapt to the new frontier.  PlayStation Plus  View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Four games were announced for PlayStation Plus at the show. Mycopunk is a hyper customizable co-op looter shooter for 1-4 players, launching into Game Catalog later this year. You and your squad of ramshackle robots are sent to clean up a fungus-infected planet. Take down and loot mechanical monstrosities and build new weapons. Then coming to PlayStation Plus Premium Classics this year are Mega Man X: Command Mission (in September), and both Dino Crisis 2 and the original Ratchet & Clank*.  Rematch Play Video Rematch is teaming up with Blue Lock for a new collaboration launching September 24 on PS5, bringing Blue Lock’s Egoists to Sloclap’s online multiplayer football game.  Resident Evil  Play Video Opening State of Play was a new look at the Resident Evil film from Zach Cregger (Barbarian, Weapons). Coming to cinemas September 18, this all new story sees medical courier Bryan attempt to make a delivery to Raccoon City General hospital, and unwittingly gets swept up in events beyond his control as a viral outbreak grips the city.  Rev. Noir Play Video Play Video Debuted in February’s State of Play, RPG Rev. Noir makes a welcome return as publisher Konami joined both shows today, bringing new gameplay trailers with them along with confirming a 2027 release. The game follows Asch and Finé on their journey to stop the deadly catastrophe known as the lightfall, offering a glimpse at the fate that awaits them.  Rhapsody in Scarlet Play Video Play Video In Rhapsody in Scarlet, Konami presents an all-new action adventure game that combines 1920s New York, jazz, and magical beasts. Magus Ellie Myers becomes caught up in a mystery involving a shadowy mafia organization.  Producer Takanori Murayama debuts a separate Story trailer in State of Play Japan, and sits down to talk more about the game’s exhilarating combat and stylish, customisable combos as you combine magic and beast abilities. Read more: Meet the cast as Konami introduces the protagonists that will shape the game’s story in a dedicated PS Blog article.  Saros Zenith update Play Video The Saros Zenith update launches later this year, at no added cost for Saros players. It includes Overlord Rush, which sees players battle bosses from the main campaign back to back, while competing with players around the world. A New Game Plus mode called Eclipse Layers brings new modifiers, progression options and other secrets. The update will also introduce new accessibility features, such as a slow game speed option.  SlashZero Play Video A time-limited demo for SlashZero is available today on PS5, featuring three playable characters, boss battles, and more than 10 hours of content. The side-scrolling action roguelike is set to launch in spring 2027, with a new trailer offering another look at its fast-paced action across shattered timelines.  Stupid Never Dies Play Video A demo for Stupid Never Dies is available today on PS5, letting players jump into the opening hours of the game and carry their save data over when the full game launches October 21. A new trailer also showed off more of its wild zombie action, including stealing abilities from powerful monsters to grow stronger. The Eminence in Shadow: Phantom Echoes Play Video Revealing The Eminence in Shadow: Phantom Echoes, the series’ first console game, coming to PS5 in 2027. The first trailer offers a look at roguelite action focused on the Seven Shadows, along with an original story created under the supervision of series author Daisuke Aizawa. Uncanyon  Play Video From shifting scales of perspective and memories to the shift of unparallel realities. Maquette creator Graceful Decay returns with Uncanyon, launching next year on PS5. This puzzle-first adventure is set in a forgotten world that emerged in the folds of converging unparallel universes. Convergences that you can control, blending realities then exploring the mix you’ve just created.  Read more: more on how tinkering with realities works, and the trap-laden ruins you’ll need to puzzle out, in a dedicated PS Blog article by the game’s director.  Until Dawn 2 Play Video Firesprite’s PS5 horror is set to send chills up your spine January 28, 2027. Alongside the release date reveal, today’s State of Play trailer sees the Dead True crew pull double-duty on their hunt for the supernatural: firstly, the franchise return to Blackwood Sanitorium, then on to Akishima Island, and the tough choices lurking within. Get glimpses of the game’s choice-driven narrative…and the consequences that result.  The game sees Firesprite team up with Dispatch’s AdHoc Studio. More on that, plus pre-order bonuses and different editions in this PS Blog post.  Where the Seeds Fall Play Video Cygames introduces CygamesEdge, a new label focused on creating bold, experimental game experiences, alongside its debut title, Where the Seeds Fall. Coming to PS5 on November 5, 2026, the action-adventure follows a soldier and a Fell Child as they descend the World Tree toward the Blight-stricken surface, navigating ruins, wind, and dangerous drops along the way.  World Phasebound Control Authority: WPCA Play Video World Phasebound Control Authority: WPCA is a new action RPG coming to PS5 in 2028. Set in Seoul, players take on the role of a Containment Agent, entering containment zones to confront bizarre supernatural phenomena. *PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup may differ by region. Please check PlayStation Store on release day for more information. PS Plus is subject to recurring subscription fee taken automatically until cancellation. Age restrictions apply. 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Title: Lego Skylines' devs want your city's problems to be visible without digging into a stats screen, which means finding a "family friendly" version of showing homelessness Date: Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/lego-skylines-devs-want-your-citys-problems-to-be-visible-without-digging-into-a-stats-screen-which-means-finding-a-family-friendly-version-of-showing-homelessness As pretty as Cities: Skylines is, getting a read on your city's problems can take some digging. While traffic jams are immediately visible, prompting you to start reorganising the layout of your streets and bypasses, other issues only make themselves known when you switch on overlays or bring up a stats screen. Changing that is one developer Iceflake Studios aims for colourful plastic brick-based spinoff Lego Skylines. "If there's an issue, it should be visible in the world," game director Lasse Liljedahl tells me. "Everything that you need to worry about or manage is something you should see while zooming in and zooming out and not digging deep in statistics or information screens. That's the goal." Read more

Title: I’m an ethical muncher in The Blood of Dawnwalker, which means I’ve forced poor Coen to slurp up nine million rats Date: Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/im-an-ethical-muncher-in-the-blood-of-dawnwalker-which-means-ive-forced-poor-coen-to-slurp-up-nine-million-rats Coen, the half-man and half-vampire protagonist of The Blood of Dawnwalker, doesn’t like chomping down on rats. I know this because he’s told me multiple times, after I’ve made him slurpily drain a rodent like it’s a furry Frube (other brands of tubed yoghurt are available). Sometimes he shudders a bit and makes noises of disgust. Other times he straight up says things like "This is not a nice thing to do". I know it’s not, farmboy whose family needs saving, but what’s the alternative? Read more

Title: Blood of Dawnwalker's first patch offers relief from buggy tutorials and tight-lipped NPCs, but Rebel Wolves are still working on fixes for the stuttering and shader crash problems Date: Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:09:17 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/blood-of-dawnwalkers-first-patch-offers-relief-from-buggy-tutorials-and-tight-lipped-npcs-but-rebel-wolves-are-still-working-on-fixes-for-the-stuttering-and-shader-crash-problems Witcher-flavoured vampire RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker has received its first post-launch patch, with developers Rebel Wolves dipping their fangs into a modest neckful of problems with blocked quest progression and general controller behaviour on PC. They've also taught a blacksmith a new recipe. Alas, the devs are still working on fixes for those problems with stuttering, PlayStation button-mapping, and shader compilation we covered last night. Still, at least your brother Lunka will no longer get hopelessly lost while walking you through the tutorial. Read more

Title: Miami-Dade police outraged by proposals to turn parts of Miami into GTA 6, saying that Rockstar's game embodies what they "work every single day to prevent" Date: Fri, 04 Sep 2026 08:55:01 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/miami-dade-police-outraged-by-proposals-to-turn-parts-of-miami-into-gta-6-saying-that-rockstars-game-embodies-what-they-work-every-single-day-to-prevent The mayor of Miami-Dade, Florida has been pitching Rockstar Games about transforming parts of the county into recreations of areas from Grand Theft Auto 6, in the face of complaints from law enforcement and members of the judiciary. GTA 6 is itself inspired by Miami, so yes, this is one of those "simulation colonising reality" situations. The proposed publicity event would include "an immersive arrival experience" at Miami International Airport. with signs for Vice City and planes coated in GTA 6 livery, together with branded Metromover skytrains and specially designed manhole covers. It's a predictable bid to snaffle a few of those GTA marketing dollars, while driving up the regional circulation of affluent Vice City nuts. Also predictable: a few people, and specifically the cops, find the idea of their neighbourhood being mocked up to resemble a Grand Theft Auto game problematic. Miami-Dade sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz and commissioner Juan Carlos Bermudez have already spoken out against the potential deal, observing in a joint statement that "we should be promoting the Miami-Dade we have worked so hard to build, not a fictional version of our community defined by crime and violence.” Read more

Title: Constantly reshape the world beneath your feet in the reality-bending "puzzle-first" Uncanyon, the next game from the devs behind the trippy Maquette Date: Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:50:42 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/constantly-reshape-the-world-beneath-your-feet-in-the-reality-bending-puzzle-first-uncanyon-the-next-game-from-the-devs-behind-the-trippy-maquette A problem that games have, I find, is that it's quite hard for them to inspire a sense of wonder. The kind of thing that old movies, before CGI, that would make you think, "how did they do that?" But games are all CGI, spiritually anyway, so it's a bit harder for the craft itself to truly wow in terms of not being able to comprehend how something works. However! I felt that today when I saw the reveal trailer for Uncanyon, a puzzle game from the devs behind Maquette set in the seam between unparallel realities where the very shape of the world is constantly in flux. Read more