Title: Quantic Dream Is About To Skip An Entire PlayStation Console Generation Date: Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:11:09 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/star-wars-eclipse-quantic-dream-ps6-coming-out-2000685378 Also: another Black Ops 7 oopsie

Title: A Native PC Port Of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess Running At 60FPS Looks Glorious Date: Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:03:33 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/zelda-twilight-princess-pc-60fps-mod-port-2000685391 Twilight Princess: Courage Reborn, a 60fps port of the original GameCube release of Twilight Princess, looks borderline complete in its latest showcase video

Title: The Overwatch Anran Redesign Saga Is Over And Some Fans Are Underwhelmed Date: Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:50:06 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/overwatch-anran-new-face-comparison-cinematic-comic-2000685381 Blizzard altered the hero’s appearance after fans said she didn’t look like she did in previous Overwatch media

Title: A File Cut From Resident Evil 4 Remake Is Fueling A Fresh Leon Wife Theory Date: Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:40:59 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/leon-married-ashley-wife-re9-re4-remake-theory-2000685380 No one thought much about the throwaway image file until now

Title: Overwatch Reveals The Anran Redesign Fans Begged For Date: Mon, 06 Apr 2026 23:35:25 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/overwatch-season-2-anran-face-redesign-fareeha-voice-2000685284 The character looked more like Kiriko and Juno than her brother Wuyang

Title: Heartopia celebrates 30 million downloads with new outfits, permanent price cuts Date: Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:41:05 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/heartopia-30-million-downloads-whimsical-tea-party Heartopia has kicked off a new event to celebrate passing 30 million downloads. Just a couple of weeks after delivering the vintage Hollywood-themed Dreamlight Cinematics event, developer XD Games has revealed The Whimsical Tea Party, a limited-time Gilded Acorn Exhibition. Read more

Title: The Petit Planet beta is coming back with new updates, but you still need to hope for an invite Date: Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:32:03 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/petit-planet-stardrift-test-details It’s been quite a while since we’ve heard anything about Petit Planet, the upcoming game from Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail developer HoYoverse. By most accounts, Petit Planet is the studio’s take on Animal Crossing, though with a few interesting ideas of its own. Read more

Title: Resident Evil fans have adopted a Love & Deepspace character as the son of Leon S. Kennedy and one of his potential spouses Date: Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:47:36 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/resident-evil-fans-have-adopted-a-love-and-deepspace-character-as-the-son-of-leon-s-kennedy-and-one-of-his-potential-spouses In an intersection of my particular interests that I most certainly didn't have on my 2026 bingo card, fans of the Resident Evil franchise – and in particular its recently-released ninth main entry, Resident Evil Requiem – have suddenly become obsessed with a very different favourite of mine: sci-fi otome gacha mobile game Love and Deepspace. Read more

Title: Caleb's third Myth has finally arrived in Love and Deepspace, and it's good news for all the husbandbro fans out there Date: Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:46:11 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/love-and-deepspace-caleb-third-myth Love and Deepspace’s latest update is here, adding a new Memory Pair for Caleb. The event is dubbed Ghosts' Final March, and it’s available now as part of a new Limited Wish Pool, as it has always worked. Read more

Title: Never one to lag behind HSR and ZZZ, Genshin Impact will introduce its own new pink-haired animal-themed girl in Version Luna 6 Date: Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:25:30 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/genshin-impact-luna-6-new-mondstadt-area Today’s Genshin Impact Special Program has wrapped up, and it’s brought us some big news about the next major update. Luna 6 is the next phase in the action RPG’s story, titled Song of the Welkin Moon: Rondo - Augured Homecoming. Read more

Title: Pokemon Champions: The Beginner's Guide To Competitive Pokemon Date: Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:32:00 -0700 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/pokemon-champions-the-beginners-guide-to-competitive-pokemon/1100-6539154/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f EVs, natures, abilities, priority, secondary effects, damage rolls! Learning competitive Pokemon can be overwhelming. Pokemon Champions is the next phase of serious competitive play, and the free-to-play release on Switch and mobile will be used for competitive events going forward. While the core of Pokemon is meant to be approachable for all ages, competitive Pokemon has quite a bit going on under the hood for serious Pokemon masters. This will serve as a primer for getting into the serious competitive scene to take your Pokemon training to the next level.Making A Monster TeamCompetitive Pokemon can be divided into two phases: Team building and battling. Team building is primarily defined by optimizing your Pokemon's base stats. Every Pokemon has six stats: HP, Attack, Defense, Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed. By looking at a Pokemon’s base stats you can get an idea of how they are played. For example, Charizard’s two highest stats are Speed and Special Attack, while Annihilape has high HP and Attack. Generally speaking, this means Charizard is a fast special attacker and Annihilape is a bulky attacker. Of course, players have found many other uses for these Pokemon, but for simplicity we’re going to treat them as such.So what’s the difference between an Attacker and Special Attacker? It largely comes down to its move pool. Moves that deal damage in Pokemon are split into two attack types: Physical and Special. Physical Attacks calculate the users attack stat against the opponent’s Defense Stat. Special attacks calculate the users special attack stat against the opponent's special defense. There is a lot of math that happens here, but the general rule of thumb is that Pokemon with a high attack should only be using physical attacks and a Pokemon with high special attack should only use special attacks. This is denoted by symbols next to the move name. Ideally when team building you’d want to have a mix of attackers and special attackers to cover your bases.Continue Reading at GameSpot

Title: You Could Be In A PlayStation Game If You Write Well, Love PlayStation, Play And Own A Lot, Have Anecdotes, And More Date: Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:30:00 -0700 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/you-could-be-in-a-playstation-game-if-you-write-well-love-playstation-play-and-own-a-lot-have-shareable-and-entertaining-anecdotes-and-more/1100-6539246/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f PlayStation has announced a new contest called The Playerbase, and it will allow winners to have their likenesses scanned to appear in PlayStation games.This begins with Gran Turismo 7, but PlayStation said it will expand the program to include other titles from PlayStation Studios.Here's how it works: You can visit the Playerbase website where you'll need to submit comments on why PlayStation is important to you. "Make it something from the heart," Sony said. The company will then review applications and choose a "limited" number of people for video interviews.Continue Reading at GameSpot

Title: New Game Of Thrones Game Officially Revealed For Mobile Date: Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0700 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/new-game-of-thrones-game-officially-revealed-for-mobile/1100-6539233/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f Warner Bros. Games and HBO have released a new trailer for Game of Thrones: Dragonfire, an upcoming free-to-play mobile game based on the prequel series House of the Dragon.A strategy game set 172 years before Daenerys Targaryen was born, Dragonfire is developed by Warner Bros. Games Boston and takes inspiration from events from the TV series. You play as a Valyrian descendant who has to hatch, raise, and fly dragons in battle to dominate Westeros.The game features familiar characters from the show--including Rhaenyra Targaryen and Alicent Hightower--as well as original characters created for the game, and like the show, players need to strategize and form alliances to come out on top. Check out the trailer below.Continue Reading at GameSpot

Title: New Game Pass Games For April 2026: Hades 2, Kiln, And Vampire Crawlers Headline A Busy Month Date: Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:52:00 -0700 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/new-game-pass-games-for-april-2026-hades-2-kiln-and-vampire-crawlers-headline-a-busy-month/2900-7656/ Get ready for wildcards, ice hockey, and pottery deathmatches in AprilMicrosoft just revealed a new batch of games coming to Xbox Game Pass, and this month is packed. Several day-one releases are on the way, and in between those big launches, you’ll have a chance to catch up on other titles you might have missed.One of the biggest highlights is Hades 2, which was only available on PC and Switch 2 when it launched in late 2025. This sequel builds on the first Hades and adds even more depth, rewarding players who experiment and stick with it as they try to defeat the Titan of Time. Other day-one releases include Doublefine’s pottery-themed brawler Kiln, the long-awaited dystopian adventure Replaced, and the deck-building game Vampire Crawlers.As always, a few games will leave Game Pass on April 15. Check out the full list of April’s upcoming Game Pass titles below. Final Fantasy IVFinal Fantasy IV will be available through Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass for cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S on April 7. DayZDayZ will be available through Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, Game Pass Essential, and PC Game Pass for PC on April 8. Endless Legend 2Endless Legend will be available through Game Pass Premium starting April 8, also available through Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass for PC. FBC: FirebreakFBC: Firebreak will be available through Game Pass Premium starting April 8, also available through Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass for PC. Planet Coaster 2Planet Coaster 2 will be available through Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass for cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S on April 9. Tiny BookshopTiny Bookshop will be available through Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass for cloud, PC, handheld, and Xbox Series X|S on April 10. Football Manager 26Football Manager 26 will be available through Game Pass Premium starting April 13, also available through Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass for PC. Football Manager 26 ConsoleFootball Manager 26 Console will be available through Game Pass Premium starting April 13, also available through Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass for PC. Hades IIHades II will be available through Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass for cloud, PC, handheld, and Xbox Series X|S on April 14. ReplacedReplaced will be available through Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass for cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S on April 14. The ThaumaturgeThe Thaumaturge will be available through Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass for cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S on April 14. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion RemasteredThe Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered will be available through Game Pass Premium starting April 16, also available through Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass for PC. EA Sports NHL 26EA Sports NHL 26 will be available through Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass for cloud and Xbox Series X|S on April 16. Call of Duty: Modern WarfareCall of Duty: Modern Warfare will be available through Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass for cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S on April 17. Little Rocket LabLittle Rocket Lab will be available through Game Pass Premium starting April 21, also available through Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass for PC. Sopa: Tale of the Stolen PotatoSopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato will be available through Game Pass Premium starting April 21, also available through Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass for PC. Vampire CrawlersVampire Crawlers will be available through Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass for cloud, PC, handheld, and Xbox Series X|S on April 21 KilnKiln will be available through Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass for cloud, PC, handheld, and Xbox Series X|S on April 23. New Game Pass Essential gamesGame Pass Essential subscribers can grab Warhammer Vermintide 2 (Cloud and Console) and DayZ (PC), starting April 8.

Title: Best Loadouts In Call Of Duty: Warzone For BO7 Season 3 Date: Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:31:00 -0700 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/best-loadouts-in-call-of-duty-warzone-for-bo7-season-3/2900-7655/ Season 3 of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has arrived in Warzone. The big update brings new guns, more attachments, and some weapon tuning, so you'll likely want to swap out some of the loadouts you used last season. In this guide, we will recommend some of the best weapon builds for Warzone in Season 3.Black Ops 7's Gunsmith includes the weapon build code feature. Weapon build codes are unique to each weapon and a specific set of attachments, making it easy to share and receive custom weapon builds. We'll list the attachments for each build, but also include the unique weapon code for you to easily enter and use.Simply hit L3 to pull up your options while you are in the Gunsmith. This will let you import a weapon build code to use. Additionally, any weapon builds you create in the Gunsmith will have a code generated at the bottom-left corner of your screen.We'll list the attachments for each recommended build and include the unique weapon code so you can easily use it. These recommended weapon builds can be used across standard battle royale and Resurgence mode.However, Warzone's Black Ops Royale doesn't use custom loadouts. Instead, we'll recommend some gun archetypes to consider grabbing in your next match.All of our recommended Warzone loadouts can be viewed below, and we also have suggested multiplayer loadouts for Season 3. MK35 ISRSeason 3's new MK35 ISR is a full-auto assault rifle with low recoil, allowing you to have great accuracy at range. The recommended attachments will boost the gun's bullet velocity and increase the ammo count as well as further reduce the weapon's recoil.Recommended MK35 ISR attachments:Optic: Fang Hoverpoint ELOMuzzle: Monolithic SuppressorBarrel: 16.5" Greaves Bellum BarrelUnderbarrel: Vas Convergence ForegripMagazine: Bowen Siren DrumBuild code: A12-34FK5-DRNJU-11 EGRT-17Another assault rifle option is the EGRT-17. This is a fairly easy-to-handle assault rifle for long-to mid-range gunfights. The recommended attachments will boost the bullet velocity and reduce the gun's recoil.Recommended EGRT-17 attachments:Optic: Fang Hoverpoint ELOMuzzle: Monolithic SuppressorBarrel: 15" Bowen Resistor BarrelMagazine: Fuel Cell-X3 MagStock: Frigate Control StockBuild code: A07-34FBS-SSUGK-11 MK.78If you want a long-range option with plenty of ammo, the MK.78 light machine gun is a solid option for battle royale. The recommended attachments will boost the bullet velocity as well as reduce much of the gun's recoil.Recommended MK.78 attachments:Optic: Fang Hoverpoint ELOMuzzle: Monolithic SuppressorBarrel: 22" Impulse HB-762 BarrelUnderbarrel: VAS Convergence ForegripStock: Shock Shield StockBuild code: L01-2R4XJ-XDNRN-11 Peacekeeper MK1If you're looking for a fast gun to pair with a sniper rifle, the Peacekeeper MK1 assault rifle is a solid pick for sniper support. The recommended attachments will help reduce some of the gun's kick and boost the ammo count.Recommended Peacekeeper MK1 attachments:Optic: Fang Hoverpoint ELOMuzzle: Redwell Shade-X SuppressorBarrel: 19.4" Stimulus BarrelMagazine: Vulcan Reach ExtensionFire Mods: Buffer SpringsBuild code: A06-34FBS-UD7A7-51 Razor 9MMThe Razor 9MM is one of the most-powerful picks for close-range fights for Season 3 of Warzone. The recommended attachments will help reduce recoil as well as improve the gun's ADS speed and sprint-to-fire time.Recommended Razor 9MM attachments:Optic: Lethal Tools ELOMuzzle: Bowen 9MM SuppressorMagazine: Zealot Extended Mag IIRear Grip: Vice GripStock: Constrictor PadBuild code: S03-AUYEX-K3YI-1-1 VSTSeason 3's new VST is a powerful and fast-firing submachine gun, but it does come bundled with some heavy vertical recoil. The recommended attachments will help greatly reduce the VST's recoil and make this a strong choice for close-range fights, especially on the smaller Resurgence maps.Recommended VST attachments:Muzzle: Hawker Series 45Barrel: 10" Bowen Conquer BarrelUnderbarrel: Lateral PrecisionMagazine: Avarice Extended Mag IIRear Grip: VAS Sustenance GripBuild code: S12-2X3RZ-KN11 Strider 300Season 3's new Strider 300 overtakes the Hawker HX as the most popular choice for a sniper rifle. The Strider 300 is a powerful bolt-action sniper rifle, but you'll want the recommended attachments to improve the bullet velocity, as well as increase the gun's ADS time and reload speed.Recommended Strider 300 attachments:Muzzle: Monolithic SuppressorBarrel: 25" Bowen Grooved BarrelMagazine: Carnation Fast MagRear Grip: Hatch Quick GripFire Mods: .300 WM OverpressuredBuild code: R07-2JD6P-5NM5G-6J11 Black Ops Royale best archetypes for Season 3Black Ops Royale doesn't use custom loadouts, so you're limited to ground loot. Each weapon is labelled as a specific archetype, which determines what attachments you'll get when upgrading it up with attachment kits.Here are some recommended guns to look for:MK35 ISR assault rifle: Recon ArchetypeAK-27 assault rifle: Recon ArchetypeMK. 78 LMG: Heavy-Metal archetypeRazor 9MM SMG: Burner ArchetypeRyden 45K SMG: Burner ArchetypeHawker HX sniper rifle: Redacted archetype

Title: MTG's Strixhaven: Omens of Chaos excerpt reveals a multiverse in recovery Date: Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:00:18 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/mtg-strixhaven-omens-of-chaos-book-excerpt/ Written by Seanan McGuire, Omens of Chaos is Magic’s first full-length novel since 2019’s two War of the Spark books, Ravnica and Forsaken. The story takes place in the aftermath of the Phyrexian Invasion, in the streets of New Capenna. Everything changes when a young shield mage named Eula Blue receives an invitation to join the new class of students at Strixhaven. Like many of Magic’s planes, Arcavios (where Strixhaven is located) is still recovering from the invasion. But with omenpaths now making interplanar travel far more accessible, Strixhaven has invited a wide variety of new students to enroll.

Title: TR-49’s Switch release means no excuse to skip one of 2026’s best puzzle games Date: Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:00:18 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/tr-49-nintendo-switch-recommendation/ If you’re the kind of person who tries to keep up with new games, you’ve probably noticed that 2026 has been a little hard to manage. In just a few months, we’ve gotten a pile of beefy games like Crimson Desert, Nioh 3, and Pokémon Pokopiathat have demanded a lot of time. In between those highs, we’ve also seen a steady stream of indie games that deserve the same attention. I can’t blame anyone for missing some excellent games amid that chaos, but allow me to put one of the year’s first hidden gems back on your radar.TR-49is out now on Nintendo Switch, and you don’t want to miss it a second time.

Title: Stephen King compares Donald Trump's Iran threats to his scariest book Date: Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:49:34 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/stephen-king-the-dead-zone-donald-trump/ Stephen King has written a lot of books (77 at last count), so it makes sense that eventually, one of them would come true. Ironically, King's most prescient novel may turn out to be The Dead Zone, about a man who wakes up from a coma with the power to see the future. In the 1979 thriller, the main character sees a future where an unhinged U.S. president threatens to plunge the world into nuclear Armageddon.

Title: Crimson Desert player literally travels to space and it looks stunning Date: Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:27:33 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/crimson-desert-players-travels-to-space/ Crimson Desertis in some ways incredibly impressive, especially visually. The game's world has some gorgeous landscapes, first realized when Kliff crosses the bridge on horseback in the opening hour during the tutorial. Turns out, it looks just as beautiful from the stars.

Title: 3 sci-fi books to grab if you loved Project Hail Mary Date: Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:01:17 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/best-sci-fi-books-read-after-project-hail-mary/ Have you read Andy Weir's Project Hail Mary? Seen the Ryan Gosling movie? Loved either? If you're looking for your next gripping premise, more high-stakes space-based missions, or you just want another story on the wavelength of a sarcastic but ultimately charming middle-school teacher and his brilliant alien companion, this is the book list for you.

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: Smooth Moves: 90 Frames-Per-Second Virtual Reality Arrives on GeForce NOW Date: Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:00:09 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-virtual-reality-update/ It’s a double feature on GFN Thursday. This week, GeForce NOW offers smoother sights in virtual reality (VR) and a sprawling new land to conquer. Streaming at 90 frames per second (fps) comes to supported VR headsets. And Crimson Desert, which recently surpassed 3 million wishlist additions on Steam, debuts in the cloud with GeForce RTX 5080‑class power. Catch it as part of four new games on GeForce NOW VR, but Make It 90 FPS Power levels rising … to 90 fps. VR in the cloud is getting a smoothness upgrade. GeForce NOW is boosting support for Apple Vision Pro, Meta Quest devices and Pico devices to stream at up to 90 fps for Ultimate members, bringing crisper motion and more responsive gameplay straight from the cloud. The app update is starting to roll out to members starting today. Members can transform the space around them into a personal gaming theater with GeForce NOW, playing favorite PC titles on a massive virtual screen. With support for up to 90 fps for Ultimate members, gameplay feels smoother, movement more natural and action more comfortable. All premium members can continue to enhance their experiences with NVIDIA RTX and DLSS technologies in supported titles. Just fire up GeForce NOW on supported VR platforms, step into a virtual big screen and let the cloud handle the heavy lifting. From chill sessions in a virtual theater to high‑octane firefights, 90 fps helps keep every moment looking sharp and feeling responsive. A Storm Brews Into the cloud with “Crimson Desert.” Pearl Abyss’ Crimson Desert, a stunning, open‑world action adventure set in a war‑torn fantasy land, pairs large‑scale exploration with cinematic storytelling and hard‑hitting, combo‑focused combat. One moment is a quiet ride across windswept plains, the next is a chaotic clash against towering foes with mystical power effects lighting up the battlefield. Follow Kliff, a mercenary whose close‑knit group is destroyed in a sudden ambush. The journey centers on exploring a massive, detailed world, taking on story missions, riding mounts, finding supplies and facing dangerous enemies as Kliff works to bring his scattered companions back together. GeForce NOW brings 5080-class power to the game across supported devices, delivering high settings, smooth action and lush visuals without the need to worry about system specs. Members can jump into its cinematic battles and sweeping landscapes on the device of their choice, from low‑spec laptops to compatible TVs and mobile devices. Joining the Family It’s time to make an offer no tank can refuse. World of Tanks is rolling out the red carpet for Battle Pass Special: Mafia from March 19-29, welcoming the respectable family from the fine city of Lost Heaven and bringing their signature mix of loyalty, ambition and firepower to the battlefield. Recruit iconic characters from 2K’s original Mafia game, unlock stylish 2D looks like Little Italy and Lost Heaven Noir, and command the Italian Predatore tank to make sure every deal ends with a bang. Respect is earned — and it’s best earned playing on GeForce NOW, where the action hits fast and smooth — powered by the cloud. In addition, members can look for the following: Everwind (New release on Steam, March 17, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) Retro Rewind – Video Store Simulator (New release on Steam, March 17) Crimson Desert (New release on Steam, March 19, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) Fallout 3 (Steam) Cyberpunk 2077, Forza Motor Sport, Icarus and Ark Survival Ascended — currently available to all GeForce NOW members — will no longer be available on the free tier starting Wednesday, April 1, as the basic rig type does not meet the game’s updated minimum system requirements. Premium members can continue to play these games uninterrupted. For some icing on the cake, the GeForce NOW Reddit community is running a giveaway for a VR headset. Find details on how to enter. Plus, check out GeForce NOW creator Airie Summer’s gaming giveaway on X much love to nvidia for the community giveaways ♡@logitechg pro grade performance gears https://t.co/lRpSTKhQHJ @nvidiagfn entries open @ channel during the following times xoxomarch 12, 19, & 26 from 09:30 a.m. to 05:30 p.m. ethttps://t.co/q67SOJNpbO #nvidiapartner pic.twitter.com/uQ6L1rcVcj — airie (@airiesummer) March 12, 2026 . 

Title: GeForce NOW Raises the Game at the Game Developers Conference Date: Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:00:53 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-gdc-2026/ GeForce NOW is bringing the game to the Game Developers Conference (GDC), running this week in San Francisco. While developers build the future of gaming, GeForce NOW is delivering it to gamers. The latest updates bring smoother performance, easier game discovery and a fresh lineup of blockbuster titles to the cloud. Game discoverability gets a boost with new in‑app labels for connected accounts for Xbox Game Pass and Ubisoft+. It’ll be easier than ever to see titles already available through linked subscriptions, so members can seamlessly jump into games they already own. Virtual reality gets a smooth upgrade — supported devices now stream at 90 frames per second (fps), up from 60 fps, delivering more responsive and immersive virtual reality (VR) experiences. Account linking is also leveling up. Following Gaijin single sign-on announced at CES in January, GOG account linking and game library syncing are coming soon. The GeForce NOW library continues to grow with new releases joining the cloud at launch: CONTROL Resonant and Samson: A Tyndalston Story. Plus, select Xbox titles will join the Install-to-Play library. In addition, there’s a lineup of five new games to catch this week, including Capcom’s Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, on top of the latest update for Fortnite. Gaming Is Buzzing GeForce NOW is rolling into GDC with an easier way to keep track of titles, as well as performance upgrades and a growing lineup of major titles ready to stream at launch. Keeping track of which game lives on which service can be tricky. In‑App labels — coming soon to GeForce NOW for connected subscriptions — will help make it simple for members to know exactly what games they can play on GeForce NOW. Once a member connects their Xbox Game Pass Account or Ubisoft+ account, clear labels will appear directly on the game art inside the GeForce NOW app — eliminating guesswork and making it easy to see exactly what’s available to play from their game subscription services. Set it and forget it. Account linking is expanding too. On top of Gaijin single sign-on, GeForce NOW is adding GOG account linking and game library syncing in the coming months.               Smooth moves. Virtual reality is also getting an upgrade. Starting Thursday, March 19, VR devices that GeForce NOW supports, including Apple Vision Pro, Meta Quest and Pico devices, will stream at 90 fps for Ultimate members, an increase from 60 fps. The higher frame rate enhances smoothness, responsiveness and realism across every session — whether gamers are chasing enemies through neon-lit streets or exploring far‑flung alien worlds. GeForce NOW’s Install‑to‑Play library is also expanding with select Xbox titles, including Brutal Legend from Double Fine Productions and Contrast from Compulsion Games. These additions bring more flexibility for members to download and install their owned games alongside streaming favorites. That’s just the start. Highly anticipated games are headed to the cloud at launch: Bending reality. CONTROL Resonant — Remedy’s upcoming action‑adventure role-playing game (RPG) that blends supernatural powers with a warped Manhattan facing a reality-bending cosmic threat. Unravel a family story steeped in myths. Samson: A Tyndalston Story — the game from Liquid Swords is a gritty action brawler, set in the city of Tyndalston, launching on PC. Free to Save the World Chaos in the cloud. Fortnite’s original adventure is back in the spotlight — and soon, it’ll free to play. Fortnite first launched in 2017 as a story-driven co‑op experience, and on Thursday, April 16, the “Save the World” update will officially be free to play for all players. Pre-registration begins on Thursday, March 12. Join forces against hordes of husks, solo or with the squad, in a player vs. environment action-packed story, complete with gathering, crafting and collecting. Pick a favored playstyle with four distinct classes to choose from, over 150 heroes and weapons to upgrade, and loadout customization options to hone builds even further. With hundreds of updates since its original launch and over 100 hours of content, squads can build, grind gear and engineer elaborate homebase defenses to keep the Storm King at bay. “Save the World” isn’t available on mobile devices, including tablets. On GeForce NOW, Fortnite “Save the World” streams straight from the cloud — no waiting around for updates or patches. Low‑latency streaming keeps building, shooting and trap placement feeling snappy across supported devices. Stay in the action with GeForce NOW. Gear Up for Glory The cloud makes it easy to suit up in style. From chaotic infantry clashes to roaring jet dogfights, every match is an unpredictable explosion of strategy and mayhem in EA’s Battlefield 6.  This week, GeForce NOW Ultimate members can drop into the action with serious style — a new reward, the Advancing Gloom Soldier Skin, gives soldiers a sleek, battle-hardened look fit for the frontlines. Members can claim it in their GeForce NOW account portals, redeem it at EA.com/redeem, then show up ready in true Ultimate fashion. It’s available through Sunday, April 12, or while supplies last. Being a GeForce NOW member pays off. Whether streaming on the go or maxing out graphics in the cloud, members get exclusive rewards to keep and flaunt. Start the Games Twin monsters, one cloud. Twin Rathalos, born in a twist of fate, set the stage for the third entry in the Monster Hunter Stories RPG series, launching on GeForce NOW. Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection is an RPG series set in the Monster Hunter world, where players can become a Rider, and raise and bond with their favorite monsters. Play it instantly on GeForce NOW and take the adventure anywhere, on any device. In addition, members can look for the following: Warcraft I: Remastered (New release on Ubisoft, March 11) Warcraft II: Remastered (New release on Ubisoft, March 11) 1348 Ex Voto (New release on Steam, March 12, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando (New release on Steam, March 12, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection (New release on Steam, March 12, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) This week’s additional GeForce RTX 5080-ready game, on top of the addition of John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando, 1348 Ex Voto and Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection: Greedfall: The Dying World 1.0 (Steam, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below.

Title: NVIDIA Virtualizes Game Development With RTX PRO Server Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:30:07 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/gdc-2026-virtual-game-development/ Game development teams are working across larger worlds, more complex pipelines and more distributed teams than ever. At the same time, many studios still rely on fixed, desk-bound GPU hardware for critical production work. At the Game Developers Conference (GDC) this week in San Francisco, NVIDIA is showcasing a new approach to bring together disparate workflows using virtualized game development on NVIDIA RTX PRO Servers, powered by NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition GPUs and NVIDIA vGPU software. With the RTX PRO Server, studios can centralize and virtualize core workflows across creative, engineering, AI research and quality assurance (QA) — all on shared GPU infrastructure in the data center.  This enables teams to maintain the responsiveness and visual fidelity they expect from workstation-class systems while improving infrastructure utilization, scalability, data security and operational consistency across teams and locations. Simplifying Complex Workflows As game development studios scale, hardware can often sit underutilized in one location while other teams wait to access it for production work. QA capacity is hard to expand quickly. Over time, workstation hardware, drivers and tools diverge, making bugs harder to reproduce. AI workloads are often isolated on separate infrastructure, creating more operational overhead.  The NVIDIA RTX PRO Server helps studios move from workstation-by-workstation scaling to centralized GPU infrastructure. Studios can pool resources, allocate performance by workload and support parallel development, testing and AI workflows without expanding physical workstation sprawl. Centralized GPU infrastructure enables studios to run AI training, simulation and game automation workloads overnight, then dynamically reallocate the same resources to interactive development during the day, improving overall utilization and reducing idle capacity. The NVIDIA RTX PRO Server supports virtualized workflows for 3D graphics and AI across the game development lifecycle for: Artists: Providing virtual RTX workstations for traditional 3D and generative AI content-creation workflows. Developers: Powering consistent, high-performance engineering environments for coding and 3D development. AI researchers: Offering large-memory GPU profiles for fine-tuning, inference and AI agents. QA teams: Enabling scalable game validation and performance testing using the same NVIDIA Blackwell architecture used by GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs. This allows studios to support multiple teams — including across sites and contractors — on one common GPU platform, improving collaboration and reducing debugging issues that can arise from disparate hardware. Supporting AI and Engineering on Shared Infrastructure AI is becoming a core part of everyday game development, spanning coding, content creation, testing and live operations. As these workflows expand, studios need infrastructure that can support AI alongside traditional graphics workloads without introducing separate, siloed systems. With the RTX PRO Server, studios can support coding agents, internal model experimentation and AI-assisted production workflows without spinning up a separate AI stack for every team. The NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition GPU features a massive 96GB memory buffer, enabling developers to run multiple demanding applications simultaneously while supporting AI inference on larger models directly alongside real-time graphics workflows. NVIDIA Multi-Instance GPU (MIG) technology partitions a single GPU into isolated instances with dedicated memory, compute and cache resources. Combined with NVIDIA vGPU software, MIG can help studios securely allocate GPU capacity across users and workloads. In combined MIG and vGPU configurations, a single RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition GPU can support up to 48 concurrent users, maximizing utilization while maintaining performance isolation. Enterprise-Ready Deployment for Game Studios NVIDIA RTX PRO Servers are designed for enterprise-grade data-center operations. Studios can deploy virtual workstations on RTX PRO Servers via NVIDIA vGPU on supported hypervisor and remote workstation platforms. That means RTX PRO Servers can fit into studios’ existing infrastructure and IT practices, rather than requiring one-off deployments. Major game publishers already use NVIDIA vGPU technology to scale centralized development infrastructure and improve efficiency at studio scale. ​Learn more about the NVIDIA RTX PRO Server. See these workflows live by joining NVIDIA’s booth 1426 at GDC or attending NVIDIA GTC, running March 16-19 in San Jose, California.  See notice regarding software product information.

Title: Cyberpunk 2077 PlayStation 5 Pro enhancements detailed Date: Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:00:04 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/04/07/cyberpunk-2077-playstation-5-pro-enhancements-detailed/ The world of Cyberpunk 2077 is all about pushing technology forward, and we like to bring at least some of that Night City energy to our development process too. Players have been asking about this for a long time, so we’re super excited to finally reveal the details of our free Cyberpunk 2077 PlayStation 5 Pro update, available tomorrow, April 8. We wanted to make the most of the PS5 Pro’s cutting-edge technology by bringing 4K visuals, powered-up performance, advanced ray tracing, and more to the Cyberpunk 2077 experience. The goal was to bring the very best out of both the hardware and our game to make Night City shine as brightly as possible. With Cyberpunk 2077 currently available in the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog, anyone who owns a PS5 Pro can experience this enhanced version of our action role-playing game and fight to become a cyberpunk legend. Let’s talk specifically about how this update enhances players’ experience, starting with PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR). This tech goes through each pixel, one by one, and upscales it using advanced artificial intelligence. The result is incredible, with every inch of Night City — every thermal katana, every gonk on the street, every supercharged sports car — coming to life. Next is an upgrade to our ray tracing technology. Lighting is a key pillar of the Cyberpunk 2077 aesthetic — the way Night City lights up as day turns to dusk, when the streets glow under the oppressive neon signage of megacorps, is part of the entire visual identity of this world. With the PS5 Pro Update, we implemented BVH8 (8-way Bounding Volume Hierarchy) support to implement ray-traced lighting, shadows, and reflections, bringing the lighting even closer to our artistic vision for this world. Imagine the sunlight catching off the front fairing of your Yaiba Kusanagi CT-3X as you park up, depart down a mysterious dark alley, and uncover secrets glowing under neon light. Players’ overall immersion in the world of Cyberpunk 2077 gets a serious boost from PS5 Pro. Speaking of ray tracing, more power also means more options. We know players have different priorities while gaming, so are happy to offer three distinct PS5 Pro modes that allow everyone to unlock an experience that suits them. Ray Tracing Pro enables all available ray tracing enhancements, delivering the most visually advanced version of Cyberpunk 2077 on PS5 Pro. This includes ray-traced reflections, ambient occlusion, skylight, shadows, and emissive lighting, all active while Cyberpunk 2077 targets 40 frames per second on variable refresh rate-enabled displays or 30 frames per second otherwise. On the other end of the spectrum, Performance mode focuses on delivering the highest possible frame rate for fast and fluid gameplay. On displays with VRR, Cyberpunk 2077 on PS5 Pro reaches up to 90 frames per second while maintaining high image fidelity. And finally, for those seeking the best of both, we designed Ray Tracing mode as the sweet spot between visuals and performance. It features select ray tracing enhancements while maintaining a smooth 60 frames per second, meaning improvements across the board. We’re incredibly excited to bring this update to our players on PS5 Pro. The Cyberpunk 2077 community has been nothing short of incredible over the last five years, and we know many people have been keeping their fingers crossed for this update. Plus, with Cyberpunk 2077 currently available at no extra cost to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium members through the Games Catalog, we’re hoping to welcome some new legends into Night City too.  Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your continued support of Cyberpunk 2077, and I wish new players the very best of experiences!

Title: Drop Duchy Complete Edition drops April 21 on PlayStation 5 Date: Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:00:23 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/04/07/drop-duchy-complete-edition-drops-april-21-on-playstation-5/ On April 21, Drop Duchy Complete Edition launches on PS5. It’s a strategy game about building a kingdom, making tough choices, and sometimes watching everything fall apart. I’m JB, the game director, and I’d like to tell you how this project grew from a small idea into the game it is today. So, how did the idea start? The initial spark came from the realization that I enjoy playing tile-laying board games but couldn’t find many video games built around such mechanics. I was telling myself: imagine if there was a forest tile, and when you place a “Lumber camp” tile next to it, you gain some wood, which you can then spend to build on another tile. And thus the core of Drop Duchy was born. Once this basic idea was in place, I had ideas for many more buildings and terrains, but it also opened the door to many questions. Figuring out the answers took many iterations in the early phases of the project. I opted for a medieval theme because I love this time period, but that begged the question: how do I fit combat into it? I tried different ideas before landing the final design but one thing that remained throughout was the mechanic of forcing the player to place enemy tiles, too (and making them think about how to negate their effect). Then there were questions about the structure: how do you win or lose? When does it end? What makes each game varied? And the answers came naturally once we started introducing roguelite elements. Mechanics like procedural runs and having to draft your buildings from a random selection were making for diverse runs where you had to figure out a new strategy each time. The tension of losing your progress if you lost a fight added stakes to each decision. From an outside perspective, Drop Duchy looked like a lot of mechanics at once, so we had to playtest heavily the early prototypes to make sure everything was intuitive and flowing smoothly from one part to the next. As a game developer, there is no better feeling than handing a controller to a friend and, instead of politely going “ok, this is a nice prototype,” they can’t stop playing for hours. I knew I had something good in my hands. After pitching and signing with The Arcade Crew, I hired two artists to bring the game to life: Gautier & Tom. They worked in tandem to create the charming atmosphere of *Drop Duchy* while keeping the gameplay readable: we had to make sure you could immediately recognize the different terrains and buildings. One bold choice they made, for instance, was to use 2D trees, giving the game a diorama feel. Meanwhile, the rest of the team and I spent most of the production adding lots of content to the game, new buildings, new game modes, new bosses, etc., and constantly playtesting to make sure the balance was in check. For instance, we put a lot of effort into the design of factions, which are the “characters” you select before starting the run. Each faction brings its unique gameplay twists and specialties: The Republic builds a massive, sprawling city, and The Order can recruit and send crusaders on expeditions. The Complete Edition that comes out on PS5 also includes the two additional factions we’ve added since release: the druids of the Tribe and the Vikings of The North. I’m really proud of how both factions ended up because their apparent “weaknesses” can be turned into fantastic strengths once the player figures out the right strategy. On top of these factions, PlayStation players will be able to start their journey enjoying all the additions we’ve made since launch. We’ve added new bosses (including a mighty one that steals your buildings), a challenging ascension mode to test your skills, and endless runs if you want to push your deck to the limits. We’ve also used player feedback to introduce quality-of-life options (such as a button to undo accidental moves). Looking back, it’s crazy to think that all of this started with a simple tile-laying prototype. I’m incredibly proud of what the team and I built, and I can’t wait for you to experience it on PS5. Drop Duchy Complete Edition launches on April 21, so if you enjoy strategy games that reward experimentation and smart decisions, I think Drop Duchy will be right in your alley.

Title: Introducing The Playerbase, bringing PlayStation’s biggest fans into blockbuster PlayStation Studios games Date: Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:00:03 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/04/07/introducing-the-playerbase-bringing-playstations-biggest-fans-into-blockbuster-playstation-studios-games/ For over 30 years, we’ve continued to look for ways to celebrate our gaming community, which has a vital role in PlayStation’s history and future. Today, we’re excited to offer an opportunity to bring some of our devoted PlayStation fans even closer to the PlayStation experience.   We’re introducing‘The Playerbase, a unique opportunity for PlayStation’s biggest fans to step into some of the biggest game worlds by having their likeness scanned and appear within a PlayStation game. The Playerbase will start with Gran Turismo 7, and we’ll be looking to expand and include fans in additional PlayStation Studios titles in the near future. This community program will be available in select markets in the Americas, Europe, Asia, South Africa, and Australia. For more details, including the official rules, and to submit an application for The Playerbase, you can visit playstation.com/the-playerbase starting today at 7:00AM PT, where you’ll be asked to answer a few questions about your experiences on PlayStation. Players will also be required to sign in with their PlayStation account ID and share additional information to participate.  View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image After reviewing applications, we’ll select a limited number of finalists to participate in video interviews to learn about them and their connection to PlayStation. From there, one PlayStation fan will be selected to be featured in Gran Turismo 7 as part of The Playerbase, where they will have a special limited-time appearance as an in-game character portrait, similar to how characters are presented throughout the game. The selected fan will also help design a custom Fantasy Logo and a one-of-a-kind vehicle livery which will be added permanently to the Showcase menu. They will be invited to a visual arts studio in Los Angeles for a scanning day and to collaborate with a designer to create their Fantasy Logo and vehicle livery. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Over time, we look forward to expanding The Playerbase as additional PlayStation Studios participate, having fans featured in ways that fit each game’s own style and world. Stay tuned for more updates.The Playerbase is our way of saying thank you to the players who make PlayStation what it is today. We can’t wait to meet the fans who will step into the world of PlayStation in a whole new way. Sign up and submit your application for The Playerbase at playstation.com/the-playerbase, starting later today at 7 AM PT. 

Title: Wrath: Aeon of Ruin VR – Brutal Edition launches on PS VR2 April 9 Date: Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:00:03 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/04/06/wrath-aeon-of-ruin-vr-brutal-edition-launches-on-ps-vr2-april-9/ In just a few days, Wrath: Aeon of Ruin VR – Brutal Edition comes to PlayStation VR2. Ahead of this week’s launch, we wanted to give PS VR2 players a closer look at what this project really is, what makes Brutal Edition different, and why this version of Wrath feels so at home on PlayStation. We’re also debuting our new gameplay trailer today, making this the right moment to step inside the Old World before the hunt begins. Play Video Wrath has always carried the bloodline of classic shooters. It was conceived in the same Quake engine lineage that played a major role in Team Beef’s formation, which made the project feel like a natural fit from the start. The speed was there. The old-school structure was there. The sense of pressure, movement, and hostile space was already there. In that sense, it feels fitting that Wrath has become Team Beef’s first officially licensed VR game, rooted in the very same shooter DNA that has defined so much of their work. But what emerged from that foundation has become far more than a straight VR Adaptation. Verify your age to view this content. Verify your age to view this content. Why this is the Brutal Edition This is not just a port of the existing game. Before Team Beef could truly make Wrath feel right in VR, they first had to fix and refine the version they inherited, then rebuild it around the things VR does best: speed, physicality, pressure, and presence. That is what Brutal Edition means. Wrath was not simply moved into a headset. It was sharpened, rebalanced, and rebuilt until it felt like it belonged there. A lot of that comes down to how the game moves and fights now. Wrath is built around momentum, and Brutal Edition leans into that harder than ever. A new slide mechanic keeps you low and aggressive without killing your speed. Blade dash has been turned into a real combat tactic, letting you cut lines, reposition under pressure, and stay on the attack instead of treating movement like a break between fights. Dual wielding is now a major part of the rhythm, giving players tighter control, reduced recoil, and access to alt-fire where it matters. Flick reloads keep the pace intact so the action never loses its bite. The rest of the experience has been rebuilt with the same philosophy. Artifacts are no longer simple screen prompts. They are physical objects you throw, break, deploy, and use under pressure. The UI has been moved onto the hand. The journal is now a physical book you pull over your shoulder and navigate in-world. The Shepherd now speaks, giving the world more presence and atmosphere. Blood, gore, and impact have all been pushed much further, because subtle was never going to be the goal here. Even new additions like slow motion and the way-point guidance system are in service of the same idea: make Wrath feel faster, clearer, more tactile, and more violent in VR. Verify your age to view this content. Verify your age to view this content. Why PS VR2 is the best way to experience it If Brutal Edition is the definitive version of Wrath, then PS VR2 is where that brutality hits hardest. It starts with performance. Wrath is a fast game, full of crowd pressure, violent movement, and split-second reactions, so clean native performance is not optional. On PS VR2, it runs at a smooth native 90Hz, with eye-tracked dynamic foveated rendering helping make that frame rate possible and built-in super-sampling keeping the image razor sharp. The result is combat that stays readable and immediate, even when fights turn into a blur of projectiles, dashes, and close-range chaos. Then there is the way Wrath feels in your hands. Adaptive triggers give every shot more mechanical tension, making each weapon feel closer to a real trigger pull. The refined HD haptics in the DualSense controllers go even further. Each gun has its own feel and pattern, which gives the arsenal more identity the second you pick it up. The haptics here are simply on another level, and in a shooter this physical, that matters. Headset rumble adds to that bodily feedback, making every close-range exchange feel heavier and more present. PS VR2 also gives Wrath the kind of screen it deserves. This is a world of black skies, ruined stone, deep shadows, and decaying atmosphere. HDR OLED visuals give those spaces the contrast and depth they need, making the Old World feel even darker and more oppressive. Sound matters just as much. Wrath uses highly immersive 3D audio, powered by Sony’s Tempest 3D AudioTech, to make threats feel like they are closing in from every direction. In a game where awareness can mean the difference between controlling a room and getting swallowed by it, that kind of spatial sound is not just atmospheric. It is survival. And because this is PlayStation, Brutal Edition also includes a full trophy roster with a Platinum Trophy for players who want to see the hunt through to the bitter end. Verify your age to view this content. Verify your age to view this content. Wrath: Aeon of Ruin VR – Brutal Edition comes to PS VR2 on April 9, which means your time is almost up. In just a few days, you’ll be stepping into a world that does not slow down for you, where the air changes the moment a fight begins and every room can turn hostile in a heartbeat. The Old World is cruel, fast, and very good at draining the life from the unprepared. If that sounds like your kind of pressure, you won’t have to wait much longer.

Title: (For Southeast Asia) PlayStation Store: March 2026’s top downloads Date: Mon, 06 Apr 2026 03:45:03 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/04/05/20260406-top/ It’s time to see which PS5, PS4, PS VR2, and free-to-play games topped last month’s download charts. In March, MLB The Show 26 led the US charts, while Crimson Desert took the top spot in the Asia and ranked among the top three in the US. Meanwhile, The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin dominated the free-to-play charts. Check out the full listings below. What titles are you playing this month? PS5 Games US/CanadaAsiaMLB The Show 26Crimson DesertCrimson DesertResident Evil RequiemResident Evil RequiemEA SPORTS FC 26WWE 2K26It Takes TwoNBA 2K26Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted ReflectionMarathonMLB The Show 26ARC RaidersNBA 2K26Grand Theft Auto VGran Turismo 7Call of Duty: Black Ops 7Forza Horizon 5EA SPORTS FC 26Resident Evil 3MinecraftGrand Theft Auto VEA SPORTS Madden NFL 26UFC 5Resident Evil 4Hogwarts LegacyJohn Carpenter’s Toxic CommandoGhost of YōteiUFC 5Split FictionGhost of YōteiGod of War RagnarökREANIMALSniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2EA SPORTS College Football 26FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKEReady or NotTEKKEN 8Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted ReflectionREANIMAL *Naming of products may differ between regions*Upgrades not included PS4 Games US/CanadaAsiaRed Dead Redemption 2Red Dead Redemption 2RESIDENT EVIL 5Marvel’s Spider-Man Game Of The Year EditionGang BeastsAssassin’s Creed UnityResident Evil 6Watch Dogs 2Call of Duty: Black Ops IIIShadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive EditionDying LightSEKIRO: SHADOWS DIE TWICEMortal Kombat XResident Evil 6Batman: Arkham KnightMetal Slug 3A Way OutGod of War RagnarökThe ForestEA SPORTS FC 26Resident EvilA Way OutMinecraftGod of War III RemasteredTom Clancy’s The Division 2METAL SLUG XXGrand Theft Auto VOvercooked! 2Need for Speed HeatNeed for Speed HeatGod of War III RemasteredDying LightCall of Duty: Modern WarfareBatman: Arkham KnightCupheadTomb Raider: Definitive EditionSTAR WARS Battlefront IIThe Last of Us RemasteredResident Evil 0Bloodborne *Naming of products may differ between regions  PS VR2 Games* US/CanadaAsiaBeat SaberBeat SaberJob SimulatorHorizon Call of the MountainAmong Us 3D: VRMoss: Book IIThe Walking Dead: Saints & SinnersAlien: Rogue Incursion VRAlien: Rogue Incursion VRHubrisSynapseAngry Birds VR: Isle of PigsCreed: Rise to Glory – Championship EditionMaestroArizona Sunshine 2MossCooking Simulator VRArizona Sunshine RemakeDrunkn Bar Fight 2 VRMetro Awakening *PlayStation Store purchases only. Game upgrades or games bundled with hardware not included Free to Play (PS5 + PS4) US/CanadaAsiaThe Seven Deadly Sins: OriginThe Seven Deadly Sins: OriginFortniteWhere Winds Meet (F2P)RobloxDelta Force (F2P)Rocket LeagueeFootballCall of Duty: WarzoneRobloxTom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege – Free AccessPUBG: BATTLEGROUNDSApex LegendsAsphalt LegendsMarvel RivalsArknights: EndfieldFall GuysGenshin ImpacteBaseball: PRO SPIRITFall Guys

Title: Frostpunk 2's next bit of DLC literally turns up the heat with yet another environmental disaster to deal with: volcanoes Date: Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:11:38 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/frostpunk-2s-next-bit-of-dlc-literally-turns-up-the-heat-with-yet-another-environmental-disaster-to-deal-with-volcanoes Frostpunk 2 is, by its very name, a cold game. That's its whole shtick, that the world is covered by an apocalyptic blizzard, and it's on you to figure out how to keep your city running amongst the harsh conditions. This includes keeping everyone warm, so it does tickle me that the game's next bit of DLC, revealed to be titled Breach of Trust, essentially says "no, not that warm." Read more

Title: Beyond Words is Scrabble meets Balatro, and it's left me feeling like I've gone ten rounds with a dictionary Date: Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:17:46 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/beyond-words-is-scrabble-meets-balatro-and-its-left-me-feeling-like-ive-gone-ten-rounds-with-a-dictionary Aiming to do for Scrabble what Balatro did for poker, Beyond Words gives you the same framework of a rack of tiles and a board upon which to make words, and also a set of ridiculous power cards that see your scores explode with each passing turn. As someone who has survived more than three decades of family holidays dominated by word games, I thought I would be more than ready to take on Beyond Words. I was sorely mistaken. Read more

Title: Pillars of Eternity's turn-based mode is finally out in full, and Obsidian have also kindly turned off the invisible treadmills Date: Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:54:32 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/pillars-of-eternitys-turn-based-mode-is-finally-out-in-full-and-obsidian-have-also-kindly-turned-off-the-invisible-treadmills Pillars of Eternity has finally gotten its tenth anniversary gift. Obsidian have been busy beta testing a turn-based mode for the RPG since November last year, and this week's seen them properly whip the cover off it before shouting 'ta-dahhhhhhh'. Read more

Title: This week in PC games: gritty GTA 4-coded brawler Samson, Ancient Greek bull defender Minos, and a wobbly violinist battles some stairs Date: Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:36:12 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/this-week-in-pc-games-gritty-gta-4-coded-brawler-samson-ancient-greek-bull-defender-minos-and-a-wobbly-violinist-battles-some-stairs Didn't expect to see me here, did you? Well, as always there's a new - if slightly abbreviated - week of PC games to dissect. Edwin's away travelling the world and hopefully encountering some tolerable bed and breakfasts, so I've popped in to see what sorts of stuff we can stick in the Maw in order to keep it happy for the next few days. Wish me luck! Read more

Title: "We're not doing zombie animals", says State of Decay 3 studio head, but you can turn a tea kettle into an undead-attracting bomb Date: Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:04:30 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/were-not-doing-zombie-animals-says-state-of-decay-3-studio-head-but-you-can-turn-a-tea-kettle-into-an-undead-attracting-bomb If you have been keeping a candle lit for State Of Decay 3 since its 2020 reveal trailer purely for the prospect of fighting a zombie deer then, I'm afraid, it's time to blow that candle out. Apparently, the CGI reveal trailer was made when the open-world zombie survival game was barely a concept. Six years on from the reveal, Undead Labs have a working build of the game and it doesn't feature the reanimated corpse of Bambi. Though it does let you turn a kettle into an IED. Read more