Title: Saros: The Kotaku Review Date: Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:00:04 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/saros-review-ps5-housemarque-returnal-sony-playstation-2000690119 Housemarque’s spiritual successor to Returnal offers the same thorny, rewarding challenges

Title: A Game Pass ‘Starter Edition’ Bringing Stardew Valley And Fallout 4 To Discord Nitro Just Leaked Date: Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:05:49 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/xbox-game-pass-discord-nitro-stardew-valley-fallout-4-2000690262 The chat platform subscription will seemingly give players access to some games for free

Title: Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Looks Even Better In Side-By-Side Comparisons With The Original Date: Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:57:50 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/assassins-creed-black-flag-resynced-side-by-side-visual-graphics-comparisons-ubisoft-2000690216 Ubisoft's remake of 2013's Assassin's Creed Black Flag is looking pretty damn good, with better textures, improved faces, and other improvements

Title: Overwatch Is Making Good On A Decade-Old Promise Date: Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:50:47 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/overwatch-season-2-sierra-cassidy-ashe-audio-comic-2000690198 The hero shooter’s reboot is getting one thing right

Title: Xbox’s New Boss Lays Out Her Vision For Fixing A Broken Brand: ‘Players Are Frustrated’ Date: Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:50:06 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/xbox-project-helix-next-gen-asha-sharma-exclusives-layoffs-2000690178 Asha Sharma is trying to pivot Xbox, but it's not yet clear to what

Title: Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred review - A compelling conclusion delivered with a panache that proves Blizzard still got it Date: Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/diablo-4-lord-of-hatred-expansion-review Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred has, without question, been one of my most anticipated releases of 2026. Diablo 4 is likely my most played game ever by sheer hour count, so it’s easy to see why this expansion is so high up on my list. However many rakes Blizzard has stepped on over the course of the game’s live service, however many seasons or events it botched, I maintain that no other ARPG matches Diablo 4 in either game feel or production value. Read more

Title: Naval warfare, an actual server browser and more on the way to Battlefield 6 this year as BF Studios reveals 2026 roadmap Date: Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:20:53 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/battlefield-6-2026-roadmap-naval-warfare-server-browser-details It took Battlefield Studios over four months to tell Battlefield 6 players what they can actually expect from the game over the course of this year, in terms of content - but we’re glad to see a plan laid out nonetheless. Read more

Title: The Sims 4's much maligned paid mods have made it to consoles, but Kits are coming back to PC Date: Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:58:17 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/the-sims-4-marketplace-paid-mods-consoles The Sims 4 players on PlayStation and Xbox have now caught up to their friends on PC, at least when it comes to the game’s Marketplace. This new feature is essentially a hub for paid mods and other user-created content. Read more

Title: Blizzard will talk about Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred one last time before the expansion's launch next week Date: Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:22:33 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/diablo-4-lord-of-hatred-last-pre-launch-developer-update-schedule Diablo 4 is mere days away from the launch of its biggest expansion yet, and Blizzard wants to make sure it got one last chance to tell you about it. Lord of Hatred is the follow-up to 2024’s Vessel of Hatred, and it’s set to arrive on April 28. Read more

Title: Metro 2039 goes back to its Metro underground roots, with a story shaped by the war in Ukraine and the people who suffer it Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:16:17 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/metro-2039-reveal-early-details The Metro series is finally, officially back with a new installment. 4A Games has just unveiled Metro 2039 to the world, the follow-up to the outstanding Metro Exodus, released all the way back in 2019. Read more

Title: Saros Video Review Date: Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0700 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/videos/saros-video-review/2300-6466836/ Saros is a phenomenal game that flips Housemarque's roguelite formula on its head and improves upon its spiritual predecessor in every conceivable way.

Title: Saros Review - Return Stronger Date: Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0700 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/saros-review-return-stronger/1900-6418485/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f Saros might be a roguelite, but its definition of a "run" is definitely broader than most. The latest game from developer Housemarque shares plenty of similarities with the studio's previous game, Returnal--both are sci-fi third-person shooters with a bullet-hell tinge--yet Saros takes some bold swings that clearly differentiate the two. By flipping Housemarque's roguelite formula on its head, Saros builds and improves upon its spiritual predecessor in spectacular fashion, seducing you every step of the way with an enthralling marriage of mechanics and story that's not to be missed.You're given very little to go on as Saros begins. On the planet of Carcosa, communication with the colony ships Echelon I, II, and III has been lost. Echelon IV and its emergency crew are sent to investigate. In addition to a pilot, crew commander, and engineer, the team also includes four armed Enforcers for reconnaissance and security purposes. Protagonist Arjun Devraj is one of these Enforcers, though that number has dwindled to two by the time you take control. With thousands of colonists missing, members of the emergency crew losing their minds, and Arjun able to come back from the dead, you're just as lost as the characters are when it comes to figuring out just what the hell is going on.What you do know is that the Echelon program was sent to Carcosa by the Soltari corporation due to the presence of Lucenite, a compound with vast energy potential. Soltari is essentially Alien's Weyland-Yutani in all but name, placing Lucenite extraction above all else in the chase for trillion-dollar profits. This creates friction between the crew and those loyal to the company, especially Arjun, who also has personal reasons for being there. He knows someone who was on board Echelon I, so there's an impassioned determination behind his words and actions, even as he struggles to piece together the mysterious circumstances he finds himself in.Continue Reading at GameSpot

Title: The Official Persona Cookbook Is 38% Off At Amazon Date: Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:00:00 -0700 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-persona-cookbook-deal/1100-6539578/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f If you've played any Persona game from 3 onwards, you may have found yourself wishing you had a bowl of Hagakure ramen or a meaty stack from Wild-Duck Burger. After playing Persona 3 for the first time myself, I trekked all over Miami to find a proper bowl of ramen to satisfy my own cravings. But thanks to Persona: The Official Cookbook, which is currently on sale for $17 (was $28) at Amazon, those dreams can become an (edible) reality. Persona: The Official Cookbook $17 (was $28) Originally released in September 2025, this cookbook features recipes from Persona 3 Reload, Persona 4 Golden, and Persona 5 Royal. That includes Shinjiro's katsudon, Hagukure Ramen's signature shoyu pork ramen, that crazy beef bowl seen in the Mega Beef Bowl Challenge at Chinese diner Aiya, and even LeBlanc's famous coffee. See at Amazon The cookbook has a total of 55 recipes to try out, ranging from beginner to advanced. Each page features colorful illustration and beautiful photography, as well as quotes from the game, making the experience of using the cookbook all the more fun for longtime fans.Speaking of longtime Persona devotees, if you've been a fan of the games since the first Persona, it's worth noting that there's no squid ink sherbet or spaghetti ice cream recipes to be found here. They sound a lot less appetizing than steaming ramen and towering beef bowls, though, so if you want to create those at home, you may just have to wing it.Continue Reading at GameSpot

Title: Capcom's Stellar 2026 Lineup Is Already Heavily Discounted On PC, Including Pragmata And Resident Evil Requiem Date: Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:56:00 -0700 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/capcoms-stellar-2026-lineup-is-already-heavily-discounted-on-pc-including-pragmata-and-resident-evil-requiem/1100-6539555/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f We're just a third of the way through 2026 and we've already seen a stellar lineup of Capcom releases between Resident Evil Requiem, Pragmata, Monster Hunter Stories 3, and Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection--and we've still got Onimusha: Way of the Sword on the way later this year, too. If you're looking to catch up on these games--or pick up PC version of the publisher's older releases--you'll want to check out Fanatical's huge Capcom Publisher Sale. The sale inlcudes big discounts on Capcom's PC lineup, including all the aformentioned big releases of 2026 so far. You can grab Pragmata for $49.17 (was $60), Resident Evil Requiem for $57.39 (was $70), Monster Hunter Stories 3 for $57.39 (was $70), and Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection for $33.19 (was $40). And those are just the discounts on newer games; dozens of other titles and DLCs are also on sale, but only for a limited time. See deal at Fanatical Both the standard and Deluxe Edition of Pragmata are included in this sale. The Deluxe Edition, which includes the Shelter Variety Pack of Hugh, Diana, and weapon skins, bonus music tracks, a digital art library, and even in-game gestures for Diana, is down to $57.37 (was $70). GameSpot's Steve Watts scored the third-person shooter a 9 out of 10 in his review, saying that it's "an excellent shooter with a hacking twist that introduces strategic depth and variety, all in service of a heartfelt story". Regardless of which version you decide to get, you'll get the Early Bird bonus if you purchase before April 24. This is a skin pack featuring Sengoku Period alternate costumes for Hugh and Diana.Continue Reading at GameSpot

Title: This Under-Appreciated Schwarzenegger Action Flick Is Getting A 4K Steelbook Blu-Ray Date: Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:30:00 -0700 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/this-under-appreciated-schwarzenegger-action-movie-is-getting-a-gorgeous-4k-steelbook/1100-6539553/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f Eraser: 30th Anniversary Steelbook Edition (4K Blu-ray) $32 | Releases June 16 Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Walmart Preorder at Gruv Eraser: 30th Anniversary Standard Edition (4K Blu-ray) $30 | Releases June 16 Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Gruv Arnold Schwarzenegger's guaranteed box office draw was starting to fade in the mid to late '90s, but the future Governator was preparing to go out with a bang at the time. Just in time for its 30th anniversary, Eraser is getting a new lease on life with a 4K Blu-ray release on June 16. Fans of the 1996 action movie can choose between a standard 4K Blu-ray for $30 or, for $33, preorder the Eraser: 30th Anniversary Steelbook Edition at multiple online retailers. Eraser: 30th Anniversary Steelbook Edition (4K Blu-ray) $32 | Releases June 16 The new steelbook cover for Eraser keeps things simple with a monochrome photo of Schwarzenegger's face glaring over an action scene with a green "X-ray" filter. This 4K version has been remastered from the original camera negatives and supports HDR10 and Dolby Vision. The audio includes the English soundtrack in Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD 7.1, and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1. A digital streaming code for Eraser is also included.The original Blu-ray release of Eraser was barebones, with no behind-the-scenes documentaries or special features. The good news is this 30th anniversary Blu-ray includes two featurettes: Reinventing the Modern Action Hero - The Evolution of Arnold and '90s Action Thriller Reimagined. It's not much, but something is better than nothing. Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Walmart Preorder at Gruv Eraser: 30th Anniversary Standard Edition (4K Blu-ray) $30 | Releases June 16 The standard 4K Blu-ray cover features a portrait of Schwarzenegger alongside co-star Vanessa Williams. This version also includes a digital streaming code and the two new featurettes. Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Gruv First released in 1996, Eraser starred Schwarzenegger as John Kruger, an elite marshal for the Federal Witness Protection Program who specializes in disappearing people from dangerous forces. After his newest charge--played by Vanessa Williams--stumbles upon a scheme revolving around superweapons and government conspiracies, Kruger finds himself on the run from shadowy forces in the Department of Defense that'll go to any length to keep the existence of a top-secret project.Continue Reading at GameSpot

Title: Saros review: Housemarque's new PS5 game overcorrects for Returnal's difficulty Date: Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:00:19 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/saros-review/ The cycle of failure and redemption is part of the undeniable allure of the roguelike, something Saros struggles to pin down in its visually dazzling iteration of the format. A great roguelike creates empowerment through perseverance and iteration; it’s the very human experience of screwing up and trying to do a little better the next day. That’s a feeling Devraj knows all too well, which should make the format a harmonious fit for the brooding story beneath Saros’ hard sci-fi exterior. But with an overtuned emphasis on progression over skill or experimentation, Saros gives players too many opportunities to reduce Devraj’s personal journey to a numbers game.

Title: Apex review: Charlize Theron gets her own Predator movie Date: Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:00:19 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/apex-netflix-review-charlize-theron/ The “man is the ultimate apex predator” idea is one clear source for the title of the latest movie in this very specific subgenre. Netflix’s survival-thriller Apex stars Charlize Theron as a wilderness thrill-seeker and Taron Egerton as the local predator hunting her for sport through the lush forests and raging rivers of an Australian national park. It’s a back-to-basics movie with minimal frills, apart from a CG-heavy opening sequence set on Norway’s Troll Wall. And while Apex echoes other wilderness survival thrillers, from Deliverance to Cliffhanger to 127 Hours, it most resembles a Predator movie where all the characters happen to be from the same planet.

Title: Event Horizon's sequel comic just brought back a 232-year-old Lt. Starck Date: Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:00:19 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/event-horizon-sequel-comic-inferno-lieutenant-starck/ The next chapter of the Event Horizon saga is officially unfolding in the comics. After the massive success of the prequel miniseries Event Horizon: Dark Descent, IDW has dropped a sequel set 200 years in the future titled Inferno. In its first issue, the series introduces a new super-villain in devil-worshiping billionaire Daniel Durante, along with his crew of impoverished or otherwise desperate hired hands.

Title: New Xbox CEO kills Microsoft Gaming, are exclusives next? Date: Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:33:43 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/xbox-exclusivity-project-helix-microsoft-gaming-asha-sharma/ Xbox's new leadership is rapidly making changes to Microsoft's gaming division. That starts with the end of "Microsoft Gaming" and a reevaluation of the Xbox team's "approach to exclusivity, windowing, and AI," Chief Content Officer Matt Booty and CEO Asha Sharma said in a memo to employees on Thursday.

Title: Free Steam horror game is perfect for Paranormal Activity fans Date: Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:41:28 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/free-steam-horror-game-pc-download-8am/ For a limited time, Steam users can download horror/hidden object game 8AM for free. The 2024 indie PC game is available completely free until April 27 at 10 a.m. PDT/1 p.m. EDT, thanks to Steam's free-to-keep promotion.

Title: Tag, You’re It: GeForce NOW Levels Up Game Discovery With Xbox Game Pass and Ubisoft+ Labels Date: Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:00:51 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-in-app-labels/ GeForce NOW is doubling down on what matters most: gamers. This week’s upgrades bring smarter libraries, making it easier than ever for gamers to turn a PC collection into a cloud-powered flex. It starts with giving existing libraries time to shine. Gamers can bring the games they love to the cloud, stream them with high performance and see the value of a GeForce NOW membership grow with new games, rewards and features. First up, finding something to play gets an upgrade. The new in-app labels, first announced at GDC, are now live — making it simple to spot titles and new releases from connected subscription services like Xbox Game Pass and Ubisoft+. All that sets the stage for six new games rolling onto the cloud this week. Leading the charge is Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard, a chaotic new spin on the fast, unpredictable and packed-with-personality Vampire Survivors universe. Even the vampires can’t avoid the spotlight this time. Round it out with a thunderous new Marvel Rivals skin for Thor, and it’s a lineup fitted to perfection. Just Play It GeForce NOW lets members connect their existing gaming subscriptions to bring more of their games with them on the go, across devices. Today, keeping track of which games can be streamed just got even easier. New in‑app game labels on GeForce NOW make it easy to see which titles are part of Xbox Game Pass or Ubisoft+ game libraries once accounts are connected. Tagged and ready. Clear labels now appear directly on each game’s details — eliminating guesswork and making it simple to see exactly what’s available to play instantly from connected subscriptions. Stream hundreds of NVIDIA RTX-powered titles with a single click. More clarity, less searching — and one more reason the cloud gaming library has never looked better. Feeding Time Make sure to bite hard. Get fired up for the feeding frenzy — Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard is a roguelite horde escape game that stacks absurd power‑ups and turns every run into a highlight reel of close calls. Stay mobile, grab upgrades and try not to become the snack. Every build becomes a delightful walking disaster, with weapons, perks and abilities combining into wild synergies that can turn a run from barely surviving to absolutely steamrolling in just a few upgrades. Dense enemy waves, screen‑filling attacks and unpredictable upgrade paths keep each attempt fresh — and dangerously prone to “one more run.” On GeForce NOW, all that chaos stays razor sharp, with smooth performance for dodge‑heavy moments, crisp effects even when the screen is packed and the ability to jump back into the madness from any supported device. Thunder Drip Thor is striking poses again. The God of Thunder is trading his classic red cape for an umber‑toned, battle‑ready look that can only mean one thing: a serious style upgrade. GeForce NOW Premium members get first access to the Thor Midgard Umber Skin in Marvel Rivals starting today, and those on the free tier can grab it starting Friday, April 24, bringing stormy flair to the battlefield.  Claim the reward by Saturday, May 23 — or before Odin hoards them all. Redeem through the GeForce NOW account portal and enter the code in game on Steam. Then stride forth, majestic and moody, because this look is eternal — at least until the next mythic crossover. Time for Adventures Members can look for the following new games this week: Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors (New release on Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass, April 21) Tides of Tomorrow (New release on Steam, April 22, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) ‘83 (New release on Steam, April 23, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) Diablo III (New release on Ubisoft Connect, April 23) Crimson Desert (Xbox, available to play via Xbox Play Anywhere, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) MapleStory M (Steam) What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below. Settled Systems Pandora Raccoon City Thanks for taking us on a trip through the cloud @airiesummer #GFNShare pic.twitter.com/4XKgnCPl6J — NVIDIA GeForce NOW (@NVIDIAGFN) April 21, 2026

Title: No Need for Space Gear — Capcom’s ‘PRAGMATA’ Joins GeForce NOW on Launch Day Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:00:11 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-pragmata/ Head straight for orbit with GeForce NOW — no space helmet required.  PRAGMATA, Capcom’s long-awaited sci-fi action adventure, touches down on GeForce NOW the same day it launches worldwide. The futuristic journey through a cold lunar station in the near future can be streamed instantly from the cloud to almost any device, no console or heavy hardware needed. That’s only the beginning. Five new titles join the cloud this week, expanding April’s gaming galaxy with fresh adventures and endless possibilities.  Plus, the GeForce NOW Ultimate membership comes to gamers in India for the first time, with the service now available in beta and operated by NVIDIA.                Time to see what’s landing on GeForce NOW. A Mission Gone Wrong PRAGMATA is Capcom’s newest sci-fi action adventure that blends heart, high-tech and a hauntingly quiet world set in the near future. Step into the boots of Hugh Williams, an investigator navigating a lunar research station gone silent and Diana, a young android. Armed with an arsenal of weapons and the ability to hack, every corridor and console becomes part of a cinematic experience filled with tense exploration and fast-paced action. The story unfolds amid the cold vacuum of the moon after a massive quake hits the station researching Lunafilament — a material said to be able to create anything given enough data. Awake, injured and disoriented, Hugh crosses paths with Diana, the mysterious android girl known as a Pragmata. Now, they must work together as they face the rogue station on their way back to Earth. PRAGMATA shines in stunning clarity with ray-traced lighting and NVIDIA DLSS 4 technology boosting frame rates and image quality. Stream it on launch day at full fidelity, even without the latest hardware — no need to wait on a large install or worry about hardware specs. Hugh and Diana’s lunar mystery is ready when the moment strikes. Let’s Play Today Heroes in the cloud don’t have to wait for updates. Fortnite: Save the World is now free and ready to stream instantly on GeForce NOW. The storm hits hard and the heroes hit harder — jump into a co-op adventure that mixes base-building, looting and all-out action against waves of Husks. Craft the ultimate fort, set sneaky traps and team up to protect what’s left of the world — no waiting for updates or patches, just pure fight-and-build mayhem. The storm’s closing in, but thanks to the cloud, the party’s jumping right into the action. “Save the World” isn’t available on mobile devices, including tablets. In addition, members can look for the following: REPLACED (New release on Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass, April 14, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) Windrose (New release on Steam, April 14, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss (New release on Steam, April 16, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) PRAGMATA (New release on Steam, April 16, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) PRAGMATA SKETCHBOOK – DEMO (Steam, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below. You’re loading into a game and can invite ONE person to your squad… Who’s your pick? — NVIDIA GeForce NOW (@NVIDIAGFN) April 15, 2026

Title: Strength and Destiny Collide: ‘Samson: A Tyndalston Story’ Arrives in the Cloud Date: Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:00:57 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-samson-a-tyndalston-story/ A timeless story of grit, faith and rebellion takes center stage as Samson: A Tyndalston Story joins the GeForce NOW library today.  The highly anticipated release from Liquid Swords can now be streamed on nearly any device with GeForce NOW bringing cinematic intensity and mythic storytelling to the cloud. Catch it as part of four new games in the cloud this week. Stream the Power A new legend rises. Tyndalston is a city built on debt, muscle and memory. Samson: A Tyndalston Story from Liquid Swords follows Samson, a former enforcer pulled back to the streets that made him. Violence is currency as every fight is personal, every hit carries history and every escape feels earned in a city that never forgives. Gameplay blends cinematic melee action with choice-driven narrative progression. Every confrontation — from shadowed alley brawls to large-scale set pieces — feels purposeful, reflecting Samson’s internal struggle between vengeance and redemption. Brawls hit fast and close. Cars aren’t set pieces — they’re weapons. Momentum and terrain decide if the player walks away or falls harder. Every job, debt and decision cuts toward freedom or collapse. The game takes full advantage of ray-traced global illumination, reflections and shadows, creating a city that feels cinematic and alive. NVIDIA DLSS 3.5 boosts performance, while NVIDIA Reflex technology cuts down latency to keep controls razor-sharp during split-second fights. With GeForce NOW, the experience streams instantly at maximum fidelity, even without the latest hardware. No waiting around for downloads or worrying about system specs, just dive straight into the grit and glow of Tyndalston. Celebrate New Games No arms, no problem. Celebrate three decades of Rayman with the definitive edition of the platforming classic in Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition, featuring five versions from iconic consoles, over 120 additional levels and an exclusive documentary that explores the creation of the limbless hero. Stream it on GeForce NOW without having to wait around for downloads or updates.  In addition, members can look for the following: Samson (New release on Steam, April 8, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) Morbid Metal (New release on Steam, April 8, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) DayZ (New release on Xbox, available on Game Pass, April 9)  Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition (Steam and Ubisoft) GeForce RTX 5080-ready game this week, in addition to Samson and Morbid Metal: Starfield (Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass) What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below. Who's the most iconic animal from a video game? Drop a pic or gif! (this post isn't just to farm cute animal pics, no idea what you're talking about). — NVIDIA GeForce NOW (@NVIDIAGFN) April 7, 2026

Title: Press Start on April: GeForce NOW Brings 10 Games to the Cloud Date: Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:00:09 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-april-2026-games-list/ No joke — GFN Thursday is skipping the tricks and heading straight into the games. April kicks off with ten new titles, bringing fresh adventures to GeForce NOW, including the launch of Capcom’s highly anticipated PRAGMATA. A dozen new games are available to stream this week, including Arknights: Endfield, which expands the acclaimed series into a full 3D real‑time strategy adventure. On GeForce NOW, every battle flows with precision and every mission looks sharper than ever. So gear up, grab a controller or gaming device of choice, and get ready to stream — another month of great gaming is now underway. Command the Frontier Reclaim the frontier using cloud technology. Arknights: Endfield from Hypergryph expands the acclaimed Arknights universe into a full, 3D, real‑time strategy role-playing game. Blending tactical planning with sleek sci‑fi aesthetics, the title invites players into a world featuring terraformed settlements, advanced technology and looming threats beneath the planet’s surface. Set on the perilous planet Talos‑II, Endfield follows a group of pioneers uncovering lost secrets and battling hostile factions. The game seamlessly merges base‑building, exploration and combat — with squads of operators coordinating in real time to overcome environmental hazards and powerful enemies. Every decision impacts survival, progress and the unfolding mystery of the world. On GeForce NOW, Arknights: Endfield can be played at the highest settings from virtually any device, enabling crisp visuals and high performance without compromise. GeForce RTX rendering brings the game’s metallic skylines and glowing wastelands to life, while ultralow-latency streaming ensures every tactical command lands with precision.  Spring Into April He’s back. Capcom’s Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection includes seven games and additional features, including a gallery of illustrations and music. Eleven‑year‑old Geo Stelar is a grieving boy who isolates himself after the mysterious disappearance of his astronaut father. His life changes when he encounters an extraterrestrial being named Omega‑Xis, granting him the power to become Mega Man. The collection streams instantly with GeForce NOW, turning any device into a Star Force terminal ready to save the world once more. Check out what else is available this week: Hozy (New release on Steam, March 30) Cooking Simulator 2: Better Together (New release on Steam, March 31) Legacy of Kain: Ascendance (New release on Steam, March 31) Subliminal (New release on Steam, March 31) Super Meat Boy 3D (New release on Steam, March 31) I Am Jesus Christ (New release on Steam, April 2) ALL WILL FALL (New release on Steam, April 3, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) Arknights: Endfield (Official Site) Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection (Steam) Nova Roma (Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass) RuneScape: Dragonwilds (Steam) Way of the Hunter 2 (Steam, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) And look forward to the games coming throughout the month: Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors (New release on Steam, April 21) Samson (New release on Steam, April 8) Replaced (New release on Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass, April 14) Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss (New release on Steam, April 16) PRAGMATA (New release on Steam, April 17) Outbound (New release on Steam, April 23) Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era (New release on Steam, April 30) Bus Bound (New release on Steam, April 30) More of March In addition to the 15 games announced last month, a dozen more joined the GeForce NOW library: 1348 Ex Voto (Steam, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) BATTLETECH (Xbox, available on Game Pass) Cooking Simulator 2: Better Together (Steam) Despot’s Game (Xbox, available on Microsoft) Diablo II: Resurrected (Steam) Hozy (Steam) King’s Quest (Ubisoft) Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection (Steam, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) Super Meat Boy 3D (Steam) Warcraft I: Remastered (Ubisoft) Warcraft II: Remastered (Ubisoft) Way of the Hunter 2 (Steam) What are you planning to play this weekend? Check out Crimson Desert on GeForce NOW in Anytime Anywhere Gaming’s YouTube review.  

Title: Game On: Five New Titles Now Streaming on GeForce NOW Date: Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:00:47 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-screamer/ That gaming backlog won’t clear itself — GeForce NOW is here to help. Stream the latest titles straight from the cloud across a variety of devices. This week, five new titles are ready to play instantly in the cloud gaming platform’s library. Screamer drifts onto the scene with retro‑racing attitude and pixel‑perfect speed. Plus, Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.1, “Unraveled for Daybreak,” touches down. Hit the Gas The ‘90s called — it wants the cloud. Screamer from Milestone roars back onto the track as a blistering arcade racer that thrives on speed, precision and pure retro attitude. Tight corners and neon‑soaked straights define a style built for thrill seekers who crave the rush of classic ‘90s racing action. The mix of sharp visuals, snappy handling and roaring engines creates an experience that’s equal parts vintage energy and modern muscle. Running on GeForce NOW, Screamer puts pedal to the metal with ultralow latency and buttery‑smooth streaming. In the cloud, every race launches instantly, every drift hits with full force and every victory feels just a little louder. Let’s Play Today All aboard the Astral Express. Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.1, “Unraveled for Daybreak,” is available now, bringing new adventures aboard the Astral Express. The crew touches down at Star Rail FEST, a grand interstellar celebration packed with new zones, characters and challenges. Detective Ashveil joins as a new five-star Lightning hunter, chasing conspiracies hidden behind the glitz of the Phantasmoon Games. Dive into the new Wispae War Saga, enjoy free Warps and explore fresh Divergent Universe content filled with rewards and events. Play the latest Honkai: Star Rail update instantly on GeForce NOW — no installs, just starlight and action. Members can also look for the following: Screamer (New release on Steam, March 26, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) King’s Quest (New release on Ubisoft, March 25) BATTLETECH (Xbox, available on Game Pass) Despot’s Game (Xbox, available on Microsoft) Diablo II: Resurrected (Steam) What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below. You get a magic wand that can save any character from their death in a video game. But you can only choose one. Who do you save? Beware spoilers in the replies and choose wisely. — NVIDIA GeForce NOW (@NVIDIAGFN) March 25, 2026

Title: Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced: first details, launches on PS5 July 9 Date: Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:31:50 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/04/23/assassins-creed-black-flag-resynced-first-details-launches-on-ps5-july-9/ Has it really been 13 years since we took privateer-turned-pirate and assassin Edward Kenway across the seven seas? Assassin’s Creed Black Flag remains one of the series’ most treasured titles, so whether you’re familiar with its swashbuckling exploits or a new fish to its depths, Ubisoft’s announcement of Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced on PS5 offers the perfect chance to see why it’s hoisted in such high regard. A faithful remake which focuses on the original’s core single-player adventure, the development team haven’t only applied a fresh lick of presentational paint to Assassin’s Creed Black Flag. They’ve also looked at quality of life gameplay improvements, conducting workshops for player feedback to ensure any changes didn’t stray too far from what made the game tick. So, what can we expect? Play Video What’s back from the original Edward Kenway Returns: Of course, Captain Edward Kenway is central to Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, his story remaining the driving force of the game. Performed by Matt Ryan, the character’s original voice actor, Kenway is joined by his iconic cast of notorious real life pirates, including Blackbeard, Anne Bonny, and Charles Vane. Caribbean Setting: As with its story, the luscious locations are all present and accounted for, with its bustling cities, dense jungles, and sun-kissed beaches spread across the likes of Nassau, Kingston, and Havana. Your vessel: Kenway’s ship, the Jackdaw, was a big part of the original game, and rest assured, you can still set sail, engage in boarding parties and raids, and listen to the crew’s jaunty sea shanties. What’s new or improved PS5 Pro Enhancements: Ubisoft is taking advantage of PS5 Pro to deliver an immersive pirating adventure. “We were extremely impressed with the enhanced PSSR. It really redefines the graphics experience in console games. It allowed us to render our dynamic tropical world full of swaying palm trees, violent storms and rogue waves without visible upscaling artifacts, delivering sharp pixel quality and great image stability.” – Jussi Markkanen, Technical Director, Ubisoft Singapore “Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced pushes ray tracing further across all modes on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro. PlayStation 5 brings more consistent lighting, while PlayStation 5 Pro delivers a no-compromise experience with advanced ray tracing performance and enhanced PSSR.” – Nicolas Lopez, Technical Architect, Ubisoft Montréal New Game Engine: Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced uses the latest version of the Anvil engine, which means more detailed character faces, richer animations, and denser crowds. And it shows – the varied environments, on land, across the sea, and beneath the waves all look more vivid, vibrant, and expansive. Expanded Soundtrack: Some new audio tracks join the visuals, with French musician and Assassin’s Creed fan Woodkid contributing. And those sea shanties I mentioned earlier? Well, expect even more to be added to your favourites.  Parkour Improvements: Kenway was always fleet of foot, but now he is even more agile with an enhanced parkour system which includes the ability to perform three jumps along with back and side ejects. The result is smoother traversal movement that flows more naturally, feels tighter, and makes assassinations look even better. And speaking of assassinations… Reworked Combat System: Fighting is faster and more fluid, with an emphasis on making the most of your combos, perfect parry, and up to four chained takedowns. There are also additional destructible elements in the environments to make your attacks feel even more devastating. Better Stealth: Kenway’s covert options have been given a polish, too. Now you can crouch freely – and speedily – to approach targets. Also, failing any tailing or eavesdropping objectives no longer end in an instant desync. Instead of having to restart the mission when you’re discovered, the target reacts to your sloppy stealth and you have to salvage the mission however you can. New Chapters and Storylines: New content has been added to both the modern day sections and the main tale, including a new scene with Edward’s wife Caroline, specifically written by the original’s lead writer, Darby McDevitt. Kenway’s not the only character to benefit from fresh writing, either, with expanded arcs for some of the other crew, such as Blackbeard. New Characters:There are also few fresh faces, via new officers Lucy Baldwin, The Padre, and Deadman Smith. Each one has a unique backstory and special abilities – for example, Deadman can unlock a devastating double shot from broadside weapons on the Jackdaw – but you’ll need to earn their trust to recruit them.  Expanded Naval Arsenal:While we’re talking about the Jackdaw, sea battles are even more spectacular via new alternate fire upgrades for every weapon. Navigating also has a little more spice to it due to the dynamic weather system affecting how the ship handles. And most importantly for animal lovers, you can now recruit a cat or monkey to your crew. And all of this is just the start. There’ll be more info fired across the broadside of the coming months as Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced sails towards its July 9 release on PS5.

Title: Zero Parades: For Dead Spies – Meet the whole sick cast of characters Date: Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:01:22 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/04/23/zero-parades-for-dead-spies-meet-the-whole-sick-cast-of-characters/ Hey everyone! We’re really excited to be back on PlayStation Blog with a brand new trailer for Zero Parades: For Dead Spies. Last year in September’s State of Play, we showed off some of the gameplay features that set Zero Parades apart. Today, we want to shed some first light onto the characters at the heart of our story. Play Video In Zero Parades, you play as Hershel Wilk, alias Cascade, a brilliant but cursed spy for the Operant Bureau who’s been brought back by her controllers for a desperate assignment. Five years ago, your old network — the Whole Sick Crew — was blown to pieces. Now, it’s up to you to put them back together as best you can: Karolina Cryptonym: Kindred  The youngest member of the old crew, as much a younger sibling as an asset. You taught K everything she knows about the shadow arts, from infiltration, to handling interrogations and beyond. When you last saw her, she was undercover inside a highly experimental Dream Study. For all you know, she might still be there. Ramses Cryptonym: Radian  The Whole Sick Crew’s resident circuit-surgeon, Ramses specializes in audio surveillance and forensics. There’s no line he can’t tap, no room he can’t bug. He was also the closest thing you had to a true friend among the old crew, someone you could let your guard down around. You dearly miss sinking into an old couch with one of his meticulously rolled joints. Tempo Cryptonym: Taxman Some people have a huge presence in a room, Tempo has a huge presence in rooms he’s not even in. This larger-than-life character is a major player in the Portofiran underworld. The kind of guy who can get you anything through legal channels and absolutely everything through non-legal ones. He was one of the first to spot the promise of Luzian tech and pop culture before it took over the world, and he’s made a killing for his foresight. You’ll know him by his colourful manner of speaking and the imported Ouroboros Black cigarettes he chain smokes. Vespar  Cryptonym: Virtue Vespar is a member of the carabineros – Portofiro’s elite investigative police. His connections to the city’s authorities and informants within the local mob make him an invaluable source of illicit information.. When he’s off-duty, you’ll find him drinking at the Fogged Mirror. When he’s on-duty, honestly, there’s a fair chance you’ll find him drinking there as well. Eszti Cryptonym: Estoc No-nonsense, venom-tongued, and extremely competent, Eszti found herself deep undercover in the Portofiran government as a liaison with EMTERR – a global development bank and rival intelligence service. It was Eszti who stuck her neck out to warn you that the network had been compromised, but when it came time to leave town, you left her out to dry along with everyone else. Holocene Real name unknown Your enigmatic second-in-command and the crew’s master cryptographer. HOLOCENE has a theory about almost everything, including one about a rival intelligence service run by cats. If you need a cipher decoded, he is your guy. If you need someone to have a normal conversation with, maybe look elsewhere. That’s it – the Whole Sick Crew, aka: The Friends You Left to Die. To pull off your assignment, you’re going to have to get at least some of them back on your side. It’s not just about who you can trust, it’s who can trust you? Zero Parades: For Dead Spies is coming this year on PS5. Wishlist it today.

Title: Saros: gameplay modifiers, accessibility options, and more detailed Date: Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:00:36 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/04/23/saros-gameplay-modifiers-accessibility-options-and-more-detailed/ Today we are thrilled to share our launch trailer for Saros, coming out on April 30 for PlayStation 5 and enhanced for PlayStation 5 Pro. We’re also excited to share new information on gameplay modifiers, accessibility options, and more. Play Video For our launch trailer we wanted to show more mystery, characters, weapons and, of course, more bullet ballet action for you all. The opening features Stack, performed by the brilliant Keone Young (Deadwood) painting images that are being forced into his mind on Carcosa, followed by stunning imagery of the Cathedral. The perfect way to establish the tone and world we are launching you into. We also tease a mysterious future London alley and a hotel corridor that you’ll experience as Arjun. Saros  is more than just a dark sci-fi action game – we can’t wait for you all to experience these story focused liminal spaces during Arjun’s journey on Carcosa. There’s also more twists and turns, but it’s best if they are experienced when playing. Last, but not least, we wanted to show more action, including the main weapons and Power weapons you will use. Two key Carcosan weapons shown in the trailer are Chakram and the Illumine Beam Power weapon. Saros features multiple weapon archetypes and multiple weapon variants which are generated every cycle. The trailer also gives you a glimpse of the incredible boss fights you’ll engage in against the Overlords of Carcosa. This is just a taste of what you will encounter. Carcosan Modifiers allow you to adjust your experience  With Saros we set out to create a challenging and rewarding action game where every death is valuable. So prepare to die, but also come back stronger with every cycle. With Carcosan Modifiers, you can adjust your experience to lower the challenge… or ramp it up. Find a balance that’s more suited to you. Combined with the Armour Matrix, you’ll love upgrading Arjun and adjusting your stats and abilities.  For players who want less challenge to beat that boss or a tough biome, use Protection Modifiers to adjust your experience. Damage Enhancement allows you to increase your damage dealt to hostiles. Shield Power Enhancement makes your Soltari Shield not consume power so you can use your Power Weapon more often. Lastly Overlord Restoration is a game changer which allows you to be at full armor integrity when you face the Overlords on Carcosa. For players who want even more challenge, use the Trial Modifiers. Weapon Decay means your main weapon will decay through usage. Hostile Death Projectiles is pretty self explanatory. Last but not least my two favourites are Growth Incapacitor I, which removes second chance, and Growth Incapacitor II, which removes all Armour Matrix enhancements for even more of a challenge. Expanded accessibility  As well as Carcosan Modifiers, Saros also has accessibility features at launch. It was a goal of our team to build upon Returnal’s accessibility features and expect a deep dive into these features ahead post launch. Today we are happy to share that we will support colour blindness features. For example, we can ensure all players can distinguish between Normal, Corrupted and Nova projectiles. There’ll also be a Dialogue focus mode feature, controller remapping and plenty more. More news on our full feature set coming post launch. Amazing collaborators and gratitude  We have worked with amazing collaborators on Saros at Housemarque and we also wanted to give them a shout out for this launch focused blog. As well as the amazing teams at PlayStation, Nixxes, PlayStation Creative Arts and Xdev, we have also teamed up with lots of brilliant external studios filled with artists and developers that have made Saros what it is today. Thanks to everyone who contributed from these fantastic teams and also to our amazing cast of actors who provided the soul for our characters you will love and lose. We are also happy to announce that award winning graphic novelist and storyteller Ram V, worked with our narrative team at Housemarque on the characters and world of Saros during our pre-production. Ram’s approach to cosmic horror, authenticity and his perspective helped us shape Arjun and Nitya as living and breathing characters.. Come back stronger April 30  As we prepare for launch we also wanted to thank you for following and supporting Saros since our announcement back in February 2025 and to all our Housemarque fans for the past 30 years. Your passion and hype has been amazing and we cannot wait for you to play Saros very soon. Saros is the next gameplay-first, single-player action game from Housemarque and our amazing collaborators. A dream project made by a dream team. Purchase the Digital Deluxe Edition of Saros for 48 hours early access to the game.

Title: Gran Turismo 7 update 1.69 available today, first 2026 Gran Turismo World Series details Date: Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:00:28 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/04/22/gran-turismo-7-update-1-69-available-today-first-2026-gran-turismo-world-series-details/ In this month’s free update, the Polyphony team is dropping the ridiculously fast 1,286-BHP ’24 Yangwang U9 (0-62.1 mph in 2.36 seconds). They are also introducing the practical ’93 Renault Twingo (1.2L inline-4 OHV engine). In addition, the Leichtbau 964, a mix of classic 911 styling and air-cooled ruggedness, is included. It’s considered one of Porsche’s greatest hits, with only 86 produced, making it one of the rarest of this generation.   The update also includes a new menu, three new World Circuits events, move the camera up and down III curation (height adjustability) in Scapes, and Power Pack updates in Update 1.69, which will be available beginning today at 11:00pm PT / April 23 at 7:00am BST / 3:00pm JST*.  Additionally, the new Gran Turismo World Series Season is beginning! Play Video New cars**  Porsche 911 Turbo S Leichtbau (964) ’93  *Can be purchased from Legend Cars  Introduced in 1989, the Type 964 marked the third generation of the Porsche 911, following the 901 and 930. Though familiar in silhouette, it represented a major step forward, with roughly 80% of its components newly engineered and  a more aerodynamic, modernized exterior.  Power came from a newly enlarged 3.6-liter flat-six, while the Carrera 4 debuted Porsche’s first full-time  all-wheel-drive system. Rear-wheel-drive models expanded accessibility with the introduction of the Tiptronic automatic.  For maximum performance, Porsche offered the Turbo and the ultra-rare 1992 911 Turbo S. Featuring upgraded  cams, a special turbine, lightweight body panels, and 375.7 BHP, just 86 examples were ever produced—cementing  its place among the rarest 911s.  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 Renault Twingo ’93  *Can be purchased from Used Cars  Practical yet cute. A breath of fresh air for the A-segment.  When Renault replaced the Super 5 with the larger Clio in 1990, it left a gap at the bottom of its lineup. The answer arrived in 1992 as the Twingo — an A-segment hatchback that challenged convention. Its distinctive three-door  monospace shape featured a single flowing line from nose to tail, instantly setting it apart from its peers.  With its wheels pushed to the corners, the compact Twingo delivered exceptional interior space despite its modest  footprint. Power came from a transverse-mounted 1.2-liter inline-four, modest but well suited to the car’s light weight  and urban mission. Clever features like sliding rear seats added versatility, proving practicality and personality could  coexist. Produced for 14 years, the first-generation Twingo remains one of the most innovative small cars ever made.  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 Yangwang U9 ’24  *Can be purchased from Brand Central  The Yangwang U9 challenges conventional supercar thinking by placing an electric motor at each wheel. Developed by Yangwang, BYD’s luxury performance brand, it rides on the proprietary e⁴ platform, delivering a staggering 960 kW (1,286 BHP). Despite its size and weight, the U9 launches from 0–62 mph in just 2.36 seconds.  Its headline technology goes beyond raw output. The DiSus-X suspension combines hydraulic and pneumatic  systems to actively control body motion, delivering exceptional stability and control, sometimes dramatic in motion, but always purposeful in function. Styled by Wolfgang Egger, the scissor-door coupe looks unmistakably futuristic  while retaining true supercar presence. In 2025, the extreme U9 Xtreme variant even pursued record-setting top-speed performance, positioning the U9 as a bold statement of speed in the electric era.  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 Café/Extra Menus  The following Menu will be added to the Extra Menus section:  Extra Menu No. 53: Muscle Cars (Collector Level 55 and above)  World Circuits (new events)  The following new events have been added to World Circuits:  Schwarzwald League – Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve  Hypercar Parade – Yas Marina Circuit  World Touring Car 900 – Autódromo de Interlagos  Scapes  Move the camera up and down III has been added as a featured Curation in Scapes.  Power Pack / Power Pack Challenges  Power Pack Challenges will be added. In this mode players can receive a variety of rewards according to the number of races completed within the fixed period. Rewards will be updated weekly, and progress can be checked  from the World Map screen or the dialogue in the top right of the Event Select screen.  *Power Pack is a paid add-on for the PlayStation 5 version of Gran Turismo 7 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 2026 Gran Turismo World Series The Online Qualifiers are done, the Gran Turismo World Series 2026 line-up of drivers is decided, and now it’s time for the all-action live events. First up is Milan on Saturday, May 23 at the historic Teatro Lirico, close to the city’s famous Duomo, and tickets are selling fast. The action at the Teatro Lirico will start at 5:00 pm local time with the Manufacturers Cup before the Nations Cup drivers take to the stage at 7:30 pm PT.  Full 2026 Calendar   The 2026 calendar will feature Round 2 taking place at Polyphony Digital Inc.’s Tokyo studio and set for broadcast on August 15.  Round 3 sees the Gran Turismo World Series land in Singapore on Saturday October 3. The Championship decider, the World Finals, sees a return to Tokyo at the new Shibuya Lovez venue on December 5 and 6.  If you can’t make it in person, you can catch all of the action at Gran Turismo’s website, YouTube, or in-game in GT7.  Round 1 | Milano | Saturday, May 23 Round 2 | Tokyo | Saturday, August 15 (no live audience)  Round 3 | Singapore | Saturday, October 3 World Finals | Tokyo | Saturday and Sunday, December 5 & 6 In-game benefits  As ever, the Gran Turismo World Series offers plenty of incentives to get involved on Gran Turismo 7. The World Map will feature GTWS-themed challenges as well as the Predict the Winner and Viewer Campaigns.  Full details of the Gran Turismo World Series 2026 can be found online here.  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 *Internet connection required for update. **Credits (paid or via game progression) required to purchase vehicles.

Title: Palia’s Royal Highlands expansion launches May 12 on PS5 Date: Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:00:19 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/04/21/palias-royal-highlands-expansion-launches-may-12-on-ps5/ Welcome back, cozy gamers, and welcome home to those of you just joining the Palian community on PlayStation 5. First and foremost, I want to thank each and every one of you for supporting Palia since the game launched on PS5 last year. There’s something special about snuggling in on the couch with a cup of coffee, decorating your Home Plot, then casting a line in the fishing pond with the haptic feedback of a DualSense controller! And there’s a whole lot more where that came from. On May 12, we’re opening the gates to Palia’s next major expansion: The Royal Highlands. The upcoming expansion introduces a sprawling, sun-drenched region; a brand-new chapter in Palia’s story; more Villagers to meet; and so many features we’ve been champing at the bit to unveil. And this time… you’ll be hoofin’ it in style. A new frontier awaits in the Royal Highlands The Royal Highlands is our third Adventure Zone, and by far our most ambitious. The massive new map offers an elevated countryside of windswept cliffs, rolling golden fields, and ancient stone structures steeped in quiet, old-world elegance. From the moment you arrive, the space feels refined and regal – but beneath that beauty lies something older, an ancient secret lost to time. As you explore, you’ll meet Eshelon, heir to the Bahari Dukedom, who has been sent to investigate some peculiar occurrences unfolding across the “Highlands.” Together, you’ll dig into the mysteries behind Amber Echo, a strange substance spreading across the region that encapsulates and traps anything – or anyone – caught in its snare. Not much is understood about Amber Echo… only that those confined within are frozen in time for years, decades, maybe a millenia… a sticky situation indeed! Despite the danger, the Adventure Zone is filled with opportunity. New materials to gather, insects to catch, fish to reel in, and creatures to hunt, including the elusive Jaakcat, await across every hill and valley. Saddle up: horses arrive in Palia Exploring a vast new region is no small task. But we’ve made sure you won’t have to go it alone. For the first time, you can meet, tame, and ride your very own horse. Early in your Royal Highlands journey, you’ll be introduced to your first mount, opening up faster, smoother traversal across the world. Riding is designed to feel both responsive and grounded. Horses move through natural gaits, building into speed in a way that feels tactile and intuitive. Whether you’re galloping across open terrain or taking a relaxed trot along ridge-lined roads, the experience is meant to feel calm, immersive, and connected. You’ll be able to choose from three distinct horse types at launch, each with its own look and personality. Horses also tie directly into the Ranching skill, allowing you to raise and breed horses while shaping their traits over time – some favoring speed, others endurance, and a few offering rarer qualities. More ways to build, customize, and express yourself The Royal Highlands also expands how you shape your home and identity in Palia. The expansion introduces the Ancient Human Home Line, inspired by the architecture found throughout the Royal Highlands. Think stone foundations, dramatic verticality, and refined architectural silhouettes that will take your Home Plot to the next level… literally.. A new Capstone allows you to increase the number of stories your home can have, opening the door to unprecedented multi-level designs. Pair your expanded space with the Aristocrat’s Set, a collection of ornate, Renaissance-inspired decor that brings a sense of luxury to your Home Plot. And you can customize beyond your home with an expanded Clothing Dye system, allowing you to apply colors you’ve unlocked directly to your outfits, giving you more control over self-expression. Celebrating 10 million players Before you ride into the Royal Highlands, we have something special to celebrate. Palia has surpassed 10 million players worldwide – a milestone representing millions of stories, homes, and shared moments across the community. To say thank you, we’re kicking off the 10 Million Player Celebration Event, live from today through May 11. During the event, players can earn rewards simply by playing, including up to two free premium Mystery Outfits, alongside event-exclusive Decor, Plushes, a Nameplate, and more. Whether you’ve been with us from the beginning or are just getting started, this is our way of saying thank you for being part of the journey. Your journey continues on May 12 The Royal Highlands expansion launches Tuesday, May 12, on PlayStation 5. It’s our biggest Adventure Zone yet, a new way to explore with your equine companion, and the next step in unlocking even more creativity from Palians across the globe. From all of us at Singularity 6, thank you for being part of this journey with us. We’ll see you in the Royal Highlands.

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