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CD Projekt Red: Witcher 4, Witcher 3 Remaster & DLC updates

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Latest: CD Projekt RED announces The Witcher 3 Remastered update

Since May 2026, CD Projekt Red has focused on a long-term roadmap to rebuild player trust, centered on the development of Witcher 4 (codenamed Polaris) using Unreal Engine 5. Co-CEO Michał Nowakowski has stated the studi

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Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis release and pre-order info

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Latest: Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis to feature customizable difficulty settings

The full remake of the 1996 title Legacy of Atlantis is confirmed for a 12 February 2027 launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam), and Nintendo Switch 2. Development is being handled by Crystal Dynamics with

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Xbox restructuring and Gears of War: E-Day rollout

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Latest: The Coalition discusses the future of Gears of War following E-Day

Microsoft’s Xbox restructuring and exclusive‑title strategy continued to unfold in August 2026. The Coalition announced that *Gears of War: E‑Day* will launch on 6 October 2026 for PC and Xbox Series X|S. The multiplayer

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HoYoverse Nodusfall announcement

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Latest: HoYoverse unveils Nodusfall as Chinese gaming market grows

HoYoverse has announced Nodusfall, a new free-to-play, cooperative dark fantasy action RPG, during the Opening Night Live event at Gamescom 2026. The project marks a technical and stylistic departure for the studio, movi

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Blood of Dawnwalker RPG: Release and commercial success

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Latest: Rebel Wolves sells 1 million copies of ‘The Blood of Dawnwalker’ in 48 hours

Bandai Namco and Rebel Wolves released *The Blood of Dawnwalker* on 3 September 2026 for PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S. Set in 14th-century Carpathian Europe, the RPG follows Coen

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Halloween video game release and regional restrictions

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Latest: Halloween: The Game launches on PC and consoles

The horror video game ‘Halloween: The Game’, developed by IllFonic and Gun Interactive, features asymmetric multiplayer and a single-player story mode centered on Michael Myers. The game was announced for release on Play

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Mortal Shell II launch and physical media backlash

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Latest: Mortal Shell 2 features dark atmosphere and unique shell-switching mechanics

Cold Symmetry and publisher PlayStack confirmed Mortal Shell II will launch worldwide on 20 August 2026 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. The sequel features a redesigned combat system—notably the total removal of the st

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Video game discounts on Steam and Instant Gaming

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Latest: Steam and Instant Gaming offer various video game discounts

Digital gaming platforms, including Steam and Instant Gaming, have been offering various discounts on PC titles. Initial reports highlighted significant price reductions on existing games such as Demon Slayer: The Hinok

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Beast of Reincarnation launch, reviews and sales performance

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Latest: Game Freak releases update for Beast of Reincarnation

Game Freak released its first non-Pokémon action-RPG, *Beast of Reincarnation* (previously *Project Bloom*), on 4 August 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Xbox Game Pass. Published by Fictions and built on Unreal En

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Exodus RPG development and announcement

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Latest: Archetype Entertainment to use time dilation in Exodus RPG

Archetype Entertainment and Wizards of the Coast have announced Exodus, a science fiction action RPG developed using Unreal Engine 5. The game features a narrative set in a future where humanity has fled a dying Earth, u

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The Sinking City 2 video game release

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Latest: The Sinking City 2 shifts to survival horror

The release of The Sinking City 2 by developer Frogwares marks a significant genre shift for the series. Moving away from the open-world detective adventure style of the first title, the sequel adopts a survival-horror f

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Stalker 2 DLC launch, technical updates and multiplayer news

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Latest: Stalker 2 receives Update 2.0 with bug fixes and engine improvements

On 19 August 2026, GSC Game World released ‘Cost of Hope’, the first major story expansion for *Stalker 2: Heart of Chernobyl*. The DLC, priced at approximately $29.99/€29.99 and included for Ultimate Edition owners, exp

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Stuntman: Hollywood video game reveal

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Latest: Saber Interactive reveals Stuntman: Hollywood at Gamescom 2026

At Gamescom 2026, Saber Interactive revealed a trailer for ‘Stuntman: Hollywood’, a revival of the Stuntman franchise. Developed using Unreal Engine 5, the game allows players to act as a Hollywood stunt driver performin

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Elementa Silver Palace game announcement

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Latest: Silver Palace action-RPG announced for free on PC and PlayStation 5

Elementa has announced its upcoming open-world action RPG, ‘Silver Palace’, which will debut at gamescom 2026 and Anime NYC 2026. Developed using Unreal Engine 5, the game has already exceeded 10 million global pre-regis

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Yesterday's Sandwich game development of The Watcher

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Latest: Yesterday's Sandwich reveals psychological thriller The Watcher

Independent developer Yesterday’s Sandwich announced ‘The Watcher’, a psychological thriller and surveillance simulator built with Unreal Engine 5. The game is set in the City of Z within the totalitarian state of Nodia.

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Hell Let Loose: Vietnam launch and performance issues

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Latest: Hell Let Loose: Vietnam PS5 physical edition set for October 2026 release

Team17 and Expression Games released Hell Let Loose: Vietnam on 13 August 2026 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Shifting the series' focus from World War II to the Vietnam War, the title utilizes Unreal Engine

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Development of Black Myth: Zhong Kui

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Latest: Game Science reveals gameplay for Black Myth: Zhong Kui

Game Science, the developer of Black Myth: Wukong, is developing Black Myth: Zhong Kui, an action RPG inspired by Chinese Taoist mythology. The studio has committed to a handcrafted creative process, intentionally avoidi

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Snail Games video game development

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Latest: Snail Games announces Gamescom 2026 lineup

Snail Games USA initially announced ‘9 Yin Sutra: Immortal’, an open-world sandbox training game developed with Unreal Engine 5. The single-player and co-op title features a 1,600 km² map and mechanics centered on cultiv

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Halo Studios Campaign Evolved remake release

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Latest: Halo: Campaign Evolved receives performance update and new armor

Halo Studios announced the release of a remake of Halo: Campaign Evolved alongside the cancellation of Project Ekur’s multiplayer component. Following the announcement, the remake—rebuilt using Unreal Engine 5—was relea

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