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Amazon Game Studios has confirmed that Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis launches February 12, 2027 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and Nintendo Switch 2. The release date was confirmed in the June 2, 2026 preorder announcement and the State of Play trailer that showed new gameplay. The game was originally announced at The Game Awards on December 11, 2025 with a 2026 release window, making February 2027 an effective delay from the original target. Preorders are now live on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam. Switch 2 preorders will be available later.

Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis Launches February 12, 2027

Detail	Confirmed Info
Release date	February 12, 2027
Regional note	February 13, 2027 in Japan, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand, per PlayStation Blog
Platforms	PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch 2
Developer	Crystal Dynamics and Flying Wild Hog
Publisher	Amazon Game Studios
Engine	Unreal Engine 5
Game type	Full reimagining of the original 1996 Tomb Raider
ESRB rating	Teen: Blood and Violence

February 12, 2027 is the confirmed global release date. Any older sources referencing a 2026 arrival are stale. The June 2, 2026 preorder announcement is the authoritative source.

PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and Nintendo Switch 2 Confirmed

Legacy of Atlantis is confirmed across four platforms at launch:

PS5: includes PS5 Pro Enhanced support, DualSense haptic vibration and adaptive trigger support, and offline single-player.

Xbox Series X|S: optimized for Xbox Series X|S, confirmed by the Xbox store listing and published by Amazon Game Studios.

PC via Steam: Standard and Deluxe editions available, with Deluxe early access beginning two days before the full release date.

Nintendo Switch 2: officially confirmed for day-one release alongside the other platforms. Switch 2 preorders are not yet live and will be available at a later date.

Preorders Are Live, But Switch 2 Preorders Are Coming Later

Preorders are currently open on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam. Switch 2 preorders have not yet launched; the official preorder page confirms they will be available later.

All digital preorders include the Survivor Outfit as a preorder bonus. This applies to both Standard and Deluxe Edition preorders on all available platforms.

Standard, Deluxe, and Collector’s Editions Explained

Standard Edition ($59.99)

• Full game digital download
• Preorder bonus: Survivor Outfit

Deluxe Edition ($69.99)

• Everything in Standard
• 48-Hour Early Launch Access: play two days before the February 12 global launch
• Parisian Fugitive Outfit
• Post-Launch DLC Story Pack

Collector’s Edition (Price not confirmed)

• Everything in Deluxe
• Premium Steel Case
• Lara Croft vs. The T-Rex Statue
• Mini Art Book
• Croft Signet Pin
• Triumvirate Talisman Keychain

The Collector’s Edition is confirmed and will be available through select physical retailers. Availability details are still being announced.

Pricing is confirmed for US digital stores via PlayStation Store, Xbox, and Steam. Regional pricing may vary.

A Full Reimagining of Lara Croft’s 1996 Debut

Legacy of Atlantis is not a sequel. It is a modern reimagining of the original 1996 Tomb Raider, Lara Croft’s debut game, rebuilt from the ground up by Crystal Dynamics and Flying Wild Hog using Unreal Engine 5. The story follows Lara as she searches for the scattered pieces of the Scion across multiple locations: Peru, Greece, Egypt, and a mysterious Mediterranean island.

The core Tomb Raider formula is intact: exploration, platforming, puzzle-solving, combat, and artifact hunting. Crystal Dynamics and Flying Wild Hog describe the project as a rebuild of the original adventure with expanded environments, redesigned puzzles, new surprises, and modern gameplay systems alongside Unreal Engine 5 visuals.

Legacy of Atlantis is a separate project from Tomb Raider: Catalyst, a distinct title also announced for 2027. Catalyst is a new chapter in the series; Legacy of Atlantis is the reimagining of the original.

Lost Valley, Rebuilt Puzzles, and Expanded Environments

The official preorder announcement gives specific details about how the original game has been rebuilt:

Lost Valley: Peru’s Lost Valley has been expanded with rebuilt puzzles and semi-connected environments, replacing the isolated room structure of the 1996 original.

Classic puzzle reimagined: the cog puzzle from Peru has been redesigned as part of the broader puzzle overhaul.

Movement and traversal: Lara uses strength, agility, and a grappling hook to climb, leap, and swing through environments. The grappling hook is a new addition not present in the 1996 original.

Puzzle types: water flow, light beams, pressure plates, and symbol-based puzzles are confirmed across the game’s locations.

Enemies: wildlife, mercenaries, and mythological creatures are all confirmed as enemy types.

PS5 hardware features: DualSense haptic feedback and adaptive trigger support are confirmed for the PS5 version, adding physical feedback to traversal and combat.

What Has Not Been Confirmed Yet

• Switch 2 preorder opening date
• Collector’s Edition pricing and full retailer list
• Full gameplay details for Greece, Egypt, and the Mediterranean island locations
• Multiplayer or co-op features: no announcement made
• Post-Launch DLC Story Pack content beyond its inclusion in the Deluxe Edition

Bandai Namco has confirmed that Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve launches globally on October 2, 2026, with regional timing placing the North American release on October 1. Preorders are live now across all platforms. Deluxe Edition early access begins September 28 at 3 PM PDT in North America, with Bandai Namco Europe listing September 29 for its regional timing. The game was revealed at The Game Awards on December 11, 2025 with a 2026 release window as part of the franchise’s 30th anniversary, before the October date was confirmed at PlayStation’s State of Play June 2026.

Ace Combat 8 Wings of Theve Launches on 2nd October 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC

Detail	Confirmed Info
Release date	October 2, 2026 (October 1 in North America)
Platforms	PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC via Steam
Developer	Bandai Namco Aces Inc. / Project Aces
Publisher	Bandai Namco Entertainment
Engine	Unreal Engine 5
Setting	Strangereal, July 2029

North American players get a precise launch window of October 1 at 3 PM PT / 6 PM ET, which aligns with October 2 at 12 AM CEST and 7 AM JST globally. Ace Combat 8 Wings of Theve is confirmed for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via Steam. No PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, or Nintendo Switch 2 version has been announced.

Deluxe Edition Includes Early Access, Cosmetics, and Premium Ace Pass

Two editions are available at launch:

Standard Edition — $69.99

• Base game
• Preorder bonus: Playable F-14A aircraft
• Preorder bonus: Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War port (version depends on platform)

Deluxe Edition — $89.99

• Base game and all preorder bonuses
• Customizable Cosmetic Set
• Premium Ace Pass Plus Voucher
• 3-Day Early Access (PS5 early access begins September 28 at 3 PM PDT; general Deluxe early access begins September 29)

Physical collector bundles — including the Joker Flight Pack and Premium Joker Flight Pack — are available through the Bandai Namco Europe store in select regions. These include all Deluxe Edition content plus physical extras such as vinyl records, a slipmat, and the ACES at WAR: A HISTORY 2029 artbook.

Ace Combat Zero Returns as a Preorder Bonus

Both Standard and Deluxe Edition of Ace Combat 8 Wings of Theve preorders include a platform-matched port of Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War — PS5 version on PlayStation Store, Xbox Series X/S version on Xbox, and the Steam version on PC. This is confirmed as a preorder bonus — not a separate purchase — and applies to both editions while preorder availability lasts.

Wings of Theve Returns to Strangereal With a New Homeland War

Ace Combat 8 Wings of Theve returns to Strangereal, the fictional world used across multiple series entries. The story is set in July 2029, after the Federation of Central Usea is invaded by the neighboring Republic of Sotoa. The FCU capital, Theve, has fallen. The navy is shattered, civilians are displaced, and the player begins the game after being rescued from the sea by an aging aircraft carrier called the Endurance.

The player carries the symbolic ace identity “Wings of Theve” — a legendary name tied to the FCU capital that Bandai Namco describes as originally a morale-boosting lie. The player must now carry that name into battle to help reclaim the homeland.

Joker Squadron, Land Battleship, and Over 30 Aircraft Confirmed

Squadron: The player commands Joker Squadron, also called Joker Flight. Three confirmed squadmates:

• Ellington Baxter — nicknamed “Professor”
• Tasha Seversky — a former Yuktobanian acrobatic pilot
• William Coster — nicknamed “Noise”

Kate Evans, nicknamed “Little Bee,” is confirmed as Lieutenant Commander and leader of Queen Flight.

Aircraft: Over 30 aircraft are confirmed, spanning fighters, attack aircraft, multi-role aircraft, and electronic warfare aircraft — a mix of real-world fighters and original fictional models.

Land Battleship: The major new large-scale threat is a Land Battleship approximately 450 meters long, capable of destroying skyscrapers in Theve with massive main-gun attacks. Mission types confirmed by PlayStation Blog include air-to-air combat, ground attack, anti-ship missions, and giant weapon battles.

Technology: The game runs on Unreal Engine 5 and uses Bandai Namco’s proprietary Cloudly technology. Cloudly is designed to make clouds and contrails functional as gameplay elements, not just visual improvements — clouds help players judge altitude, and contrails help identify enemy aircraft movement.

Ace Combat Online Promises the Series’ Biggest Multiplayer Mode

Ace Combat Online is described by PlayStation as the largest online mode in series history. Confirmed features include:

• The series’ first online lobby — an air-base space with a customisable avatar
• Multiplayer missions
• Co-op play
• Cross-platform play

Bandai Namco has stated that additional multiplayer details will be revealed closer to launch. The full scope of online modes has not been completely detailed yet.

Premium Ace Pass

Ace Combat 8 introduces an Ace Pass system with free and premium seasonal progression tracks. The premium track — Premium Ace Pass — is available as a separate purchase. The Deluxe Edition includes a Premium Ace Pass Plus Voucher, which adds Premium Ace Pass rewards plus a 30-level skip on top of the standard premium track.

Confirmed seasonal contents:

• Aircraft skins and avatar costumes
• Upgrade items
• Playable ADFX-02 MORGAN -PIXY- additional aircraft (Season 1 premium content)

VR Support

Ace Combat 8 does not support VR. Ace Combat brand director Kazutoki Kono stated that the team considered VR but chose not to pursue it, concluding that making a strong flat-screen game and a strong VR game would effectively require developing two separate products.

What Bandai Namco Has Not Confirmed Yet

• Full breakdown of all online multiplayer modes — PlayStation gives strong details, but Bandai Namco states more information is coming closer to launch
• Complete aircraft roster beyond the confirmed 30-plus count
• Regional pricing outside of PlayStation Store USD listings
• Full Premium Ace Pass seasonal content schedule

Where to Preorder

Preorders are live now on PlayStation Store, Xbox, and Steam. Digital store listings show Standard at $69.99 and Deluxe at $89.99 in the US — pricing may vary by region and storefront. Physical collector bundles are available through the Bandai Namco Europe store depending on regional availability.

Nintendo Music is no longer just a phone app. The latest update expands the service to browsers, tablets, and car displays, while also adding music from Mario Kart World — giving Nintendo Switch Online members more ways to stream the Nintendo game music available through the service.

Nintendo Music Expands Beyond Phones

The headline change in this update is platform reach. Nintendo Music is now accessible through a web browser on PC or laptop, letting users listen, browse, and organize their music on a larger screen. The web version also allows anyone to preview the library without a Nintendo Switch Online membership, though actual use of the service still requires one.

The update also adds proper tablet support, including full-screen browsing in both horizontal and vertical orientation. For users on the road, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support are now available, allowing playback and playlist control directly from a car display. Nintendo says users can listen and control playlists with voice commands while driving, while app-store notes also point to Siri search support on Apple devices and voice-command support through Android Auto.

Nintendo-focused outlets identify the mobile app update as version 1.6.0, with app-side additions such as iPad/tablet support, CarPlay, Android Auto, and voice/search support. The web browser player and Mario Kart World music arrived alongside the broader Nintendo Music update.

My Mix Adds Personalized Playlists

The update introduces My Mix, a feature that generates playlists based on your play history. It works across phone, tablet, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto. Nintendo is specific on one point: My Mix is not available in the web browser version of the service.

It is also worth noting that Nintendo describes this as play history — not listening history. That is the exact language used in Nintendo’s own description of how My Mix works.

Mario Kart World Music Joins the Library

Nintendo has officially confirmed that music from Mario Kart World is now available on Nintendo Music. Secondary reports from Nintendo Life and Vooks put more detail on the release: the current upload contains 130 tracks with a runtime of 4 hours and 13 minutes. Free Roam tracks are planned to be added through future updates and are not part of the current release.

Nintendo’s own wording is careful — it confirms that music from Mario Kart World is now available, without claiming the full soundtrack is present. That distinction matters, and the Free Roam caveat is worth keeping in mind. Nintendo says the browser version of the service offers over 250 hours of music across more than 130 titles in total.

Nintendo Music Is Still Tied to Switch Online

This is not a standalone streaming service. Nintendo Music is included for Nintendo Switch Online members at no extra cost, but a Nintendo Switch Online membership and a Nintendo Account are both required to use it. The web browser preview is available to anyone, but access to the full library is gated behind an active subscription.

It is also not available on Switch or Switch 2 as a console app. The platform additions in this update are web, tablet, CarPlay, and Android Auto — not a native console interface.

Why This Update Matters

Before this update, Nintendo Music was a mobile-only experience with a fairly narrow use case. The changes here push it into everyday listening territory in a meaningful way. Desktop support makes it practical for listening while working. Tablet support gives it a proper big-screen interface. CarPlay and Android Auto bring it into one of the highest-frequency listening environments most people have — the car.

The Mario Kart World addition gives the update a strong Switch 2 hook. But the more durable change is the platform expansion. Nintendo Music is becoming a more practical streaming service, not just a novelty app.

A Reddit discussion has reignited the handheld PC value debate after Steam Deck OLED pricing moved sharply closer to Windows handheld territory. The trigger is real: on May 27, 2026, Valve raised Steam Deck OLED prices by up to $300, citing rising memory and storage costs. That single move narrowed what was once a comfortable price gap between Valve’s handheld and premium Windows devices like the ROG Xbox Ally X to just $50.

Why Reddit Is Suddenly Talking About the ROG Xbox Ally X

Before the price hike, the Steam Deck OLED 1TB sat at $649. The ROG Xbox Ally X was $999.99. That $350 gap made Valve’s handheld a clear value pick for many buyers. Now that the 1TB Steam Deck OLED costs $949, the math looks different.

A thread on r/ROGAlly saw users arguing the ROG Xbox Ally X had quietly become one of the strongest value propositions in the handheld market. One user called it “Hands DOWN the most affordable and most bang for your buck handheld out right now.” Another pointed to the regular ROG Ally X as “the real champ” if you can still find one. A third summed up the display trade-off bluntly: “Better performance and battery mainly, losing OLED sucks but I’m not a huge snob about it and jumping from 1280x800p to 1920x1080p VRR is great so it’s a bit of a mixed bag there.”

These are user opinions, not official verdicts. But the sentiment reflects a real market shift.

What the ROG Xbox Ally X Actually Costs

The ROG Xbox Ally X carries an official US ERP of $999.99. That is confirmed by Xbox’s product page, ASUS’s US store, and Best Buy, which lists the device with its Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme processor, 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD, and a three-month Xbox Game Pass Premium subscription included.

The standard ROG Xbox Ally sits at $599.99 with a less powerful AMD Ryzen Z2 A chip. The Reddit thread mixes both models, so it is worth being clear: the $999.99 figure applies to the Ally X specifically. The standard Ally is a different, cheaper device.

Neither is cheap. The Ally X is only “better value” relative to where the Steam Deck OLED now sits, not in absolute terms.

Why the Ally X Looks Stronger on Paper

The ROG Xbox Ally X launched in October 2025 as a collaboration between Microsoft and ASUS. Its hardware specifications are a clear step above the Steam Deck OLED:

The AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme processor offers stronger raw performance than the older APU inside the Steam Deck. The display is a 7-inch FHD 1080p panel running at 120Hz with VRR and AMD FreeSync Premium, compared to the Steam Deck’s OLED panel running at a 1280×800 resolution. The Ally X carries 24GB of LPDDR5X RAM and a 1TB M.2 SSD, plus an 80Wh battery, which is meaningfully larger than the Steam Deck’s cell. It runs Windows 11 Home, giving access to Steam, the Xbox app, Game Pass, and any other PC storefront side by side.

For players who want to run demanding titles at higher resolutions or need the flexibility of a full Windows environment, those specs represent a real advantage.

Where Steam Deck OLED Still Wins

The Steam Deck OLED is not a bad device that got exposed by a price hike. It is still one of the most refined handheld gaming experiences available.

The OLED display, even at lower resolution, produces better contrast, truer blacks, and more vibrant color than the Ally X’s IPS panel. That matters for players who prioritize screen quality. Many Steam Deck users prefer SteamOS because it offers a more console-like handheld experience than Windows, with fewer driver issues, better sleep/wake behavior, and automatic compatibility checking through Proton. The Steam Deck’s trackpads remain a genuine advantage for strategy games, older PC titles, and anything that benefits from mouse-style input. Valve’s ecosystem is also mature, with years of community support, a large library of verified titles, and a well-established refurbished program.

Users who prefer a console-like experience out of the box, or who run Linux-based alternatives like Bazzite, often still prefer the Steam Deck’s software environment over Windows friction.

The Real Debate Is Price-to-Performance, Not Brand Loyalty

What the Reddit thread is actually saying is not that Xbox beat Valve or that one device is objectively superior. It is that the pricing logic that made the Steam Deck an obvious choice has changed.

At $649, the 1TB Steam Deck OLED was easy to recommend over a $999.99 Windows handheld for anyone who did not specifically need Windows. At $949, that argument requires more justification. The $50 price difference between the two devices now comes down to what you value: OLED and SteamOS simplicity on one side, stronger hardware, 1080p VRR, and Windows flexibility on the other.

Tom’s Hardware noted after the price hike that the ROG Xbox Ally X at $999.99 “doesn’t seem quite as outrageous anymore” — a fair reflection of how quickly the market shifted.

What Buyers Should Watch Before Jumping

A few things are worth noting before making a purchase based on this value shift.

Stock and open-box pricing. The regular ROG Ally X, the non-Xbox-branded predecessor, is harder to find new. Some Reddit users mentioned open-box deals as a better entry point. If you find one, check that the warranty transfers.

Windows update and driver concerns. Some Ally X owners have flagged ASUS driver updates and Windows update behavior as occasional pain points. This is a known trade-off with Windows handhelds in general and worth researching before buying.

Valve’s refurbished options. Multiple outlets report that refurbished Steam Deck OLED models remain available at lower prices than new units, with the 512GB model at $629 and the 1TB model at $759, each with a one-year warranty. If you want a Steam Deck, the refurbished tier is now one of the better value options in the whole market.

A newer ROG Xbox model is on the way. ASUS announced the ROG Xbox Ally X20 at Computex 2026, which carries the same Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme specs as the Ally X but adds a 7.4-inch OLED display and a transforming D-pad. Pricing has not been confirmed, though the bundle format and the included ROG XREAL R1 Edition 20 glasses suggest it could land well above the current $999.99 model. For context, the standard ROG XREAL R1 glasses retail separately for around $849. If OLED was your main reason to hold off on the Ally X, that may change the picture once pricing lands.

The handheld market is shifting fast. Neither device is standing still, and neither is clearly winning.

Gothic 1 Remake is not rolling out at midnight in each region. The remake uses a simultaneous global unlock on June 5, 2026, meaning players in North America, Europe, and parts of Asia and Oceania will all see different local times for the same worldwide release window.

When Does Gothic 1 Remake Unlock?

The listed regional times convert to 17:00 UTC on June 5, which means most players get access on June 5 local time. Here is the full regional breakdown:

Region	Release Time
Los Angeles	June 5, 10:00 AM PDT
New York	June 5, 1:00 PM EDT
Mexico City	June 5, 11:00 AM
London	June 5, 6:00 PM BST
Barcelona / Bochum / Warsaw / Karlstad	June 5, 7:00 PM CEST
Kyiv / Riyadh	June 5, 8:00 PM
Almaty	June 5, 10:00 PM
Beijing	June 6, 1:00 AM
Tokyo	June 6, 2:00 AM
Sydney	June 6, 3:00 AM

Why Do Beijing, Tokyo, and Sydney Show June 6?

Because the unlock is simultaneous worldwide, players in East Asia and Australia hit the same UTC moment after midnight local time. It is the same release — just a different date on the clock. There is no separate schedule for those regions; they are not waiting longer than anyone else.

What Platforms Is Gothic 1 Remake Coming To?

THQ Nordic confirms Gothic 1 Remake releases on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. On PC, the game is available through Steam and GOG.

Pre-Order and Store Differences

The bonus you get depends on where you buy. On PC, pre-ordering through Steam or GOG includes the official digital soundtrack at no extra cost. On PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, console pre-orders include Gothic Classic, the original 2001 game, accessible immediately after purchase.

PC System Requirements

These come directly from the Steam store listing.

Minimum:

• OS: Windows 10 64-bit / Windows 11 64-bit
• CPU: Intel Core i7-7700K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
• RAM: 16 GB
• GPU: AMD RX 6700 XT or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 (8 GB VRAM)
• DirectX: Version 12
• Storage: 60 GB available space (SSD required)

Recommended:

• OS: Windows 10 64-bit / Windows 11 64-bit
• CPU: Intel Core i7-7700K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
• RAM: 32 GB
• GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT (12 GB VRAM)
• DirectX: Version 12
• Storage: 60 GB available space (NVMe recommended)

The GPU is the spec to pay closest attention to. Steam lists specific 8 GB VRAM cards at minimum rather than a generic VRAM target, so older mid-range cards that fall below RX 6700 XT or RTX 2070 may not meet requirements.

Gothic 1 Remake is listed as a single-player game on Steam. No multiplayer mode has been announced. No early access period has been announced ahead of the June 5 launch, and the global schedule points to one simultaneous worldwide unlock, not separate midnight releases by region.

Xbox’s Deals Unlocked Sale is now live on the Microsoft Store, with more than 1,800 games and 2,000+ discounts across the Xbox Store. The sale runs until June 10.

Xbox Deals Unlocked Sale Is Live Until June 10

The Xbox Deals Unlocked Sale 2026 is active now on the Xbox/Microsoft Store. According to Pure Xbox, the sale features more than 1,800 discounted games and over 2,000 individual deals in total — covering games, editions, bundles, and related offers. The full catalog is available through the Deals section of the Microsoft Store app on Xbox consoles, or directly via the Deals Unlocked page on the Xbox website.

The sale runs until June 10. All prices below are in USD. Prices can shift mid-sale — verify the current price on the store before purchasing.

Biggest Deals in the Sale

Game	Sale Price (USD)	Original Price / Discount
EA Sports FC 26 Standard Edition	$20.99	$69.99 / 70% off
Battlefield 6	$38.49	$69.99 / 45% off
GTA V (Xbox Series X|S)	$19.99	$39.99 / 50% off
GTA V Premium Edition	$14.99	$29.99 / 50% off — Xbox One package; includes GTA V and GTA Online-related premium content
Red Dead Redemption 2	$14.99	$59.99 / 75% off
Red Dead Redemption 2: Ultimate Edition	$19.99	$99.99 / 80% off
NBA 2K26 Standard Edition	$10.49; also included with Game Pass	$69.99 / 85% off
WWE 2K26 Standard Edition	$52.49	$69.99 / 25% off
Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate	$8.99	$59.99 / 85% off
Hogwarts Legacy: Digital Deluxe Edition	$11.99	$79.99 / 85% off
Resident Evil Requiem	$55.99	$69.99 / 20% off
Baldur’s Gate 3	$52.49	$69.99 / 25% off
Split Fiction	$34.99	$49.99 / 30% off
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor	$10.49; also included with EA Play	$69.99 / 85% off
Star Wars Battlefront II: Celebration Edition	$9.99	$39.99 / 75% off
Battlefield 2042 Elite Edition	$4.99	$99.99 / 95% off
Need for Speed Heat Deluxe Edition	$6.99	$69.99 / 90% off
Titanfall 2: Ultimate Edition	$4.49	$29.99 / 85% off
Borderlands 4	$41.99	$69.99 / 40% off
It Takes Two – Digital Version	$13.99; also accessible via EA Play	$39.99 / 65% off

All prices are in USD and are based on the official Xbox/Microsoft Store listings. Prices may vary by region, edition, subscription status, and account eligibility. Buyers should check the current Microsoft Store listing before purchasing.

Sports, Shooters, Rockstar Games, and RPGs Lead the Sale

Sports NBA 2K26 Standard Edition at $10.49 — 85% off its $69.99 list price — is the standout sports deal in the sale, and it also remains accessible through Game Pass. EA Sports FC 26 Standard Edition is at $20.99, a 70% discount. WWE 2K26 is at $52.49, a 25% discount — the smallest cut among the major sports titles.

Shooters and Action Battlefield 6 is the strongest current-gen shooter at $38.49. Titanfall 2: Ultimate Edition at $4.49 is one of the best-value shooter deals in the entire sale. Star Wars Battlefront II: Celebration Edition at $9.99 delivers a full multiplayer package at a price that’s hard to argue with. Star Wars Jedi: Survivor at $10.49 is also worth highlighting — subscribers can access it through EA Play, but that price for an outright purchase is still a strong deal.

Rockstar Titles GTA V for Xbox Series X|S is at $19.99 and Red Dead Redemption 2 is at $14.99 — 75% off its regular price. These are strong current discounts for two of Rockstar’s most popular Xbox titles.

RPG, Horror, and Fighting Baldur’s Gate 3 is at $52.49, a 25% cut on a title that rarely goes on deep sale and is still one of the highest-rated RPGs on the platform. Hogwarts Legacy: Digital Deluxe Edition at $11.99 is one of the strongest dollar-per-hour value propositions in the sale. Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate at $8.99 is the sharpest single-title deal in the fighting genre this sale. Resident Evil Requiem sits at $55.99 — a smaller 20% discount that reflects how recently it launched. Need for Speed Heat Deluxe Edition at $6.99 rounds out the list for racing fans.

What Buyers Should Know

Some games in the sale show both a purchase price and subscription availability. NBA 2K26 and Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, for example, each have a sale price for outright purchase and are also accessible through Game Pass or EA Play respectively. Buyers should confirm whether they are buying the game outright or accessing it through a subscription before completing any purchase, as both options may appear on the same store listing.

The 1,800+ games and 2,000+ discounts figure, as reported by Pure Xbox, covers the wider sale across games, editions, bundles, and related offers.

All prices are in USD from the official Xbox/Microsoft Store. The sale runs until June 10.

Bandai Namco’s first mainline Ace Combat sequel in seven years brings carrier-based squad drama, Unreal Engine 5 visuals, and a wartime narrative built around a myth — with multiplayer details and a release date still under wraps. The release date has since been confirmed — see the full October 2 release date and preorder details here.

What It Is and When Ace Combat 8 Wings of Theve Arrives

Full title: ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE
Developer: Bandai Namco Aces / Project Aces
Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam)
Release window: 2026 — no exact date confirmed

Revealed at The Game Awards, Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve is the first numbered entry in the mainline series since Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown launched in 2019. Wishlist pages are live on Steam and console storefronts. The game is confirmed to run on Unreal Engine 5 alongside proprietary technology developed by Project Aces, targeting a more realistic aerial experience without abandoning the series’ arcade-action identity.

The Story: A Legend Built to Survive

The game is set in July 2029 inside the Strangereal universe. The Federation of Central Usea has been invaded and largely occupied by the Republic of Sotoa. Players are stationed aboard the aging aircraft carrier Endurance — the last platform from which the FCU can mount any meaningful resistance.

The player’s callsign is “Wings of Theve,” a title drawn from Theve, the capital city of the FCU. The narrative hook is the revelation that the legend behind that name was fabricated — manufactured to keep morale alive in an occupied nation. That premise positions the game as something distinctly more interested in meaning, myth, and survival than earlier entries tended to be.

Bandai Namco’s developer diary frames the player as the newly appointed leader of a carrier-based squad. The structure moves between daily life aboard Endurance — squad dynamics, carrier routine — and high-stakes combat missions over occupied Strangereal territory. This is the clearest signal yet that Wings of Theve is being designed as a character-led, cinematic war story, not just a mission chain with cutscenes bookending it.

Ace Combat 8 Wings of Theve Gameplay: What’s Confirmed

The officially confirmed feature set covers:

• Fast arcade-style aerial combat — the mechanical DNA of the series is intact
• Campaign Mode — single-player story campaign
• First-person story scenes — a new addition for the franchise; Bandai Namco has confirmed first-person perspective during story scenes, though it has not said every cutscene or narrative moment will use that format
• Dynamic multi-layered cloudscapes — highlighted as a visual centrepiece, built with UE5
• Powerful weapons systems — no specific loadout or weapon roster confirmed yet

The first-person narrative perspective is the most significant structural departure from prior entries. Project Aces has described it as an intentional push toward immersion, though the full extent of how it applies across story sequences has not been specified.

Ace Combat 8 Wings of Theve Multiplayer Confirmed, Not Yet Detailed

Steam lists single-player, online PvP, online co-op, and cross-platform multiplayer, confirming that multiplayer is part of the game. However, Bandai Namco has not yet detailed the mode formats, player counts, progression systems, or exactly how cross-platform play will work across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

VR support has not been listed as part of the official feature set. GamesRadar reported, based on developer access, that Project Aces considered VR but decided not to pursue it for Ace Combat 8. Unless Bandai Namco later announces otherwise, VR should be treated as reportedly absent rather than a confirmed launch feature.

Latest Development Update

The most recent piece of official content is Strangereal Evolution Episode 2, a promotional and worldbuilding video published to the Steam community page on May 15, 2026. It continues the series of pre-launch videos expanding the lore context around Wings of Theve rather than announcing new gameplay systems or a release date.

Steam still displays the game as “not yet available” with a Planned Release Date: 2026. No further specificity has been added.

What Has Not Been Confirmed about Ace Combat 8 Wings of Theve

These are open questions as of the time of publication. Do not treat them as facts until Bandai Namco announces them:

Detail	Status
Exact release date	Unconfirmed
Pricing and editions	Unconfirmed
Demo or beta access	Unconfirmed
Game Pass / PS Plus availability	Unconfirmed
Full aircraft roster	Unconfirmed
Total mission count	Unconfirmed
PC minimum/recommended specs	Listed as TBA on Steam
Multiplayer mode formats	Only broadly confirmed
VR support	Not officially listed; reportedly absent

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve is available to wishlist now on Steam, PlayStation Store, and Xbox storefronts. No pricing, editions, or demo have been announced. Bandai Namco has not specified a release date beyond 2026.

Tomb Raider Legacy of Atlantis remains officially listed for a 2026 release, and the newest credible update comes not from a trailer or a release date announcement, but from a Flying Wild Hog boss-fight designer discussing how the game’s encounter design is being built around clarity and fairness. Trailer 2 speculation is circulating ahead of June showcases, but nothing has been officially confirmed. As of May 31, 2026, the official release window still holds, and no 2027 delay has been announced.

What Is Confirmed About Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis

Legacy of Atlantis is a reimagining of Lara Croft’s original 1996 debut adventure, developed jointly by Crystal Dynamics and Flying Wild Hog, and published by Amazon Game Studios. The game is built in Unreal Engine 5 and is coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.

Alix Wilton Regan voices Lara Croft. The story follows Lara as she searches for pieces of an artifact called the Scion, taking her through confirmed locations including Peru, Greece, Egypt, and a mysterious Mediterranean island. The game is described as a reimagining rather than a straight remake — honoring the structure and spirit of the original while bringing modern gameplay, visuals, and storytelling to the experience.

The Steam page is live for wishlisting. It lists Crystal Dynamics and Flying Wild Hog as developers, Amazon Game Studios as publisher, and still shows the release date as Coming soon, with PC system requirements listed as TBD.

Latest Update Points to Modernized Boss Fights

The most substantive new development as of this week is a report from GamesRadar, published around May 28, 2026, covering comments made by Marcin Matuszczyk of Flying Wild Hog at the Digital Dragons conference in Kraków.

Matuszczyk, who is working on boss fights for Legacy of Atlantis, spoke about what makes boss encounters feel fair versus frustrating. The core of his argument is that players should understand why they died — encounters need clear visual and audio cues so that failure feels instructive rather than arbitrary. He referenced Elden Ring’s Malenia as an example of a boss whose attacks are readable and well-telegraphed, even when she is extremely difficult.

This does not mean Legacy of Atlantis is becoming a Soulslike game. Matuszczyk’s point was about design philosophy — that boss fights should communicate clearly, not punish players through confusion. Applied to Legacy of Atlantis, the implication is that the original game’s boss encounters, which were products of 1996 design conventions, are being rebuilt with fairer pacing, stronger visual feedback, and more readable attack patterns.

It is one of the clearest recent looks at the remake’s boss-fight philosophy, and it carries weight because it comes from a developer directly involved with those encounters.

Trailer 2 Is Still Not Official

Speculation about a second trailer has grown because Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis appeared in Summer Game Fest promotional footage. However, according to GamingBible, the footage used in that teaser was pulled from the existing Game Awards reveal trailer — it was not new material. No second trailer has been officially announced by Crystal Dynamics, Flying Wild Hog, or Amazon Game Studios.

There is additional context worth noting: Alix Wilton Regan, who voices Lara in Legacy of Atlantis, is co-hosting the Future Games Show Summer Showcase on June 6, 2026, alongside Troy Baker. The show has announced world premieres and exclusive trailers. However, Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis is not listed as a confirmed featured title for that event.

Her hosting role creates reasonable speculation, but it does not constitute confirmation. A new trailer may appear in June. It has not been announced.

Release Date Is Still Unannounced

Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis does not have a confirmed release date. What exists is a consistent official release window.

The official Tomb Raider anniversary page states Legacy of Atlantis is slated to launch on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC later this year. The official product page continues to list the game for 2026. The most recent business-side confirmation came from Embracer Group’s Q4 and full-year FY 2025/26 report, published May 20, 2026, which listed Legacy of Atlantis among titles expected in the second half of the year.

That is the current state of the release window: second half of 2026, no exact date.

What Should Not Be Treated as Confirmed

Several claims are circulating that are not supported by official sources as of May 31, 2026.

A delay to 2027 is a rumor. No official announcement of a delay has been made by Crystal Dynamics, Flying Wild Hog, Amazon Game Studios, or Embracer Group. Embracer Group’s Q4/FY 2025/26 report, published May 20, 2026, still places the game in the current fiscal year.

Trailer 2 has not been announced. Summer Game Fest promotional footage reused existing material from the reveal trailer, which does not constitute a new trailer announcement.

A Game Pass launch has not been confirmed. Amazon Game Studios is the publisher, not Xbox Game Studios, and no Game Pass announcement has been made.

A PlayStation Plus launch has not been confirmed.

A Nintendo Switch 2 version has not been confirmed. Announced platforms are PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam only.

PC system requirements remain listed as TBD on Steam.

A price has not been announced.

The Current Picture

As of today, Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis is a confirmed 2026 release with no exact date, a development team actively working on modernizing the game’s encounter design, and a trailer rumor cycle that has not yet been backed by any official announcement.

The most useful thing the June showcase season could deliver is either a release date or a second trailer. Neither has been promised. Until something is officially announced, the Embracer report and the Digital Dragons boss-fight comments are the most current and credible information available.

The delay was subsequently reported before Crystal Dynamics confirmed it — read our delay rumor coverage here.Bandai Namco later officially confirmed February 12, 2027 as the release date alongside preorder details — see the full release date breakdown. A new State of Play trailer was also shown on June 2, 2026 — watch what the trailer revealed.

Sony has launched Days of Play 2026, a two-week PlayStation event running from May 27 to June 10. The event brings PlayStation Store discounts, PS5 accessory deals, PlayStation Plus membership offers, new PS Plus games and trials, free avatars, PlayStation Tournaments, and Sony Pictures Core discounts. Some benefits require a PlayStation Plus membership or a specific PS Plus tier, but Days of Play itself is open to the entire PlayStation community. Offers, prices, and eligibility vary by region throughout.

When Days of Play 2026 Starts and Ends

Days of Play 2026 runs from May 27 to June 10, 2026. The event opens at 12:01 AM and closes at 11:59 PM local time in each region. Sony says it will share regular updates through the official Days of Play 2026 page as the event progresses, so deals and content additions are not all live on day one.

New PlayStation Plus Games and Content

PlayStation Plus is the most content-dense part of Days of Play 2026. Sony confirmed June Monthly Games, a bonus Game Catalog addition, three exclusive member packs, Game Trials for Premium/Deluxe members, and free avatars for all PlayStation players.

June Monthly Games

The following titles are available for all PlayStation Plus members starting June 2:

• Grounded Fully Yoked Edition
• Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 (availability may vary by region)
• Warhammer 40,000: Darktide

Sony separately confirmed that EA Sports FC 26, already part of the May Monthly Games lineup, will remain available as a PlayStation Plus Monthly Game through June 16 — two weeks beyond its standard expiry. EA’s World’s Game update launched May 28, with the 48-team international tournament mode starting June 4, adding new stadiums, international-themed Manager Live Challenges, and new ICONs and Heroes for Player Career.

New Game Catalog Addition

Destiny 2: Legacy Collection (2025), including The Final Shape expansion, joins the Game Catalog for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium/Deluxe members on June 9. Sony says the full Game Catalog lineup for the month will be announced separately.

Exclusive PlayStation Plus Packs

Sony confirmed three exclusive packs for PlayStation Plus members during Days of Play:

Pack	Available from	Contents
EA Sports FC 26 Icons Player Pack	Available until June 16	Gold Starting XI Pack + 3 Iconic Players Picks
World of Tanks: HEAT PlayStation Plus Pack	May 26	Agent Skin, Vehicle Skin, 250,000 Credits
Marathon Null Tempest Digital Bundle	June 2	Vandal Runner shell style, Overrun AR weapon style, profile background, weapon charm

Game Trials

From May 27 to June 10, PlayStation Plus Premium and Deluxe members can access Game Trials for more than 40 indie games. Sony named Baby Steps, Lumines Arise, and multi-award winner Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 among the available titles. The full lineup is accessible through the PlayStation Plus page from May 27.

PlayStation Tournaments and Rewards

Days of Play 2026 includes special PlayStation Tournaments running across the full event window. Sony listed the following tournament games, though availability varies by region:

• EA Sports FC 26
• EA Sports Madden NFL 26
• NBA 2K26
• Tekken 8
• Mortal Kombat 1
• EA Sports UFC 5
• EA Sports College Football 26
• Gran Turismo 7
• Astro Bot
• Asphalt 9: Legends
• Fortnite

Every player who participates in at least one match receives a unique Days of Play PS Avatar and is automatically entered into a sweepstakes.

Sweepstakes Prize Bundle

Sweepstakes winners and the player with the most match wins in their region — crowned Days of Play Champion — can each receive the same grand prize:

• PlayStation Portal
• DualSense Edge wireless controller
• 12 months of PlayStation Plus Premium
• $100 USD PlayStation Store credit

Players in Asia-Pacific regions where PlayStation Plus Premium is unavailable receive a one-year PlayStation Plus Deluxe subscription instead, though country-specific prize restrictions still apply. Tournament and sweepstakes eligibility varies by country. Bracket winners earn an additional sweepstakes entry and in-game prizes.

For a full breakdown of how to enter, eligibility rules, regional restrictions, and prize details, see our guide to the PlayStation Plus 12-month membership giveaway 2026.

Golden Tournaments

Sony confirmed Golden Tournaments in EA Sports FC 26, EA Sports Madden NFL 26, and Mortal Kombat 1. These feature double virtual currency rewards for winners and a unique Golden Tournament avatar for all participants.

Extra Tournament Rewards

All participants in Gran Turismo 7 tournaments earn an exclusive Days of Play livery. Fortnite players compete in the Days of Play Cup for a share of a $200,000 global cash prize pool. Residents of Hong Kong and Taiwan are not eligible for the Fortnite Days of Play Cup.

PS5 Hardware, Accessory, and Game Deals

Sony confirmed the following discounts through direct.playstation.com, participating retailers, and PlayStation Store during Days of Play 2026. Prices and availability vary by region.

Item	Discount
PlayStation VR2	$100 off
PULSE Explore wireless earbuds	$50 off
PULSE Elite wireless headset	$40 off
DualSense Edge wireless controller	$30 off
Access controller	$30 off
DualSense wireless controllers	Up to $20 off

Selected PS5 games are also discounted, with Sony naming Ghost of Yōtei, Helldivers 2, Death Stranding 2, and The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered as examples.

Orders placed directly through PlayStation qualify for free standard shipping and free returns on eligible items. PlayStation Plus members in Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, and the United Kingdom receive an additional 5% discount on PS5 hardware and accessories when ordering directly from PlayStation.

PlayStation Plus Membership Discounts

During Days of Play 2026, new PlayStation Plus subscribers in participating countries can save up to 33% on a 12-month membership. Current members can also save 33% on the remainder of their membership when upgrading from Essential or Extra to Premium or Deluxe.

The discount applies to the 12-month plan. PlayStation Plus is a recurring subscription; charges renew automatically at the then-current PlayStation Store price unless the subscription is canceled before renewal. Discounts, eligible tiers, and participating countries vary by region.

For players currently on monthly or three-month plans, it is worth noting that PlayStation Plus recently raised prices for new subscribers on shorter-term plans, while 12-month plans carry no announced price increase. The Days of Play discount makes the annual plan the clearest value for players who were already considering a membership.

Free Avatars and Sony Pictures Core Offer

Free PlayStation Indies Avatars

Starting June 4, PlayStation is giving away free PlayStation Indies-themed avatars to all PlayStation players — no PS Plus required. Avatars can be claimed through the PlayStation Plus webpage or the PlayStation Plus Days of Play page on console. Sony says these avatars commemorate PlayStation Indies titles featured through PS Plus during Days of Play.

Sony Pictures Core Discount

PlayStation Plus members can get an additional 15% off movies storewide on Sony Pictures Core during Days of Play. Sony listed Caught Stealing, Insidious: The Last Key, Jumanji: The Next Level, and Resident Evil: Death Island among available titles.

This offer is limited to specific markets: the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Spain, Portugal, Mexico, Poland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Ireland, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Italy, Japan, and France.

PlayStation Store Sale

Sony says hundreds of digital games and add-ons are on sale through PlayStation Store during Days of Play 2026, with the sale running from May 27 through June 10. Discounted titles include Ghost of Yōtei, Resident Evil Requiem, Battlefield 6, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Split Fiction, Forza Horizon 5, Baldur’s Gate 3, Dying Light: The Beast, Nioh 3, Hitman World of Assassination, Borderlands 4, Hogwarts Legacy, Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and God of War Sons of Sparta, among others.

The full sale lineup is updated regularly through the official Days of Play 2026 page.

What Players Should Know Before Buying or Joining

Not every offer is available in every country. Sony consistently notes that game availability, prices, discounts, tournament eligibility, and sweepstakes participation all vary by region. The tournament rules specifically exclude Quebec residents, and several countries listed for tournament participation are marked as ineligible for the sweepstakes.

PlayStation Plus is not required for Days of Play overall. The event is open to the entire PlayStation community. However, the June Monthly Games, Game Catalog additions, exclusive packs, Game Trials, member discounts, and Sony Pictures Core offer all require an active PS Plus membership at the appropriate tier.

The 33% membership discount is for 12-month plans and renews at full price. Sony’s terms state that the subscription continues at the then-current PS Store price after the initial period unless canceled. Players upgrading from Essential or Extra will be charged recurring Premium or Deluxe fees at their current billing frequency after their current term ends.

Tournament and sweepstakes eligibility has its own rules. Participation requires a PS5 console, a valid PlayStation Network account, high-speed internet, and an active PlayStation Plus membership for most tournament titles. Astro Bot, Fortnite, and Gran Turismo 7 challenges are exceptions that do not require PS Plus to enter. Players must be 18 or over and a legal resident of an eligible country to qualify for sweepstakes prizes.

Days of Play 2026 runs until June 10, 2026 at 11:59 PM local time. The full event details, regional offers, and tournament rules are available through the official Days of Play 2026 page at playstation.com.

A new round of Resident Evil speculation is pointing toward Summer Game Fest 2026, with leaker Dusk Golem suggesting that a Resident Evil: Code Veronica Remake is “incredibly likely” to be announced during the June showcase. Capcom has not confirmed the remake, and the claim should be treated as a rumor, but the timing has caught fans’ attention: Summer Game Fest takes place on June 5, and Capcom revealed Resident Evil Requiem at Summer Game Fest 2025.

The Summer Game Fest Rumor Comes From Dusk Golem

The speculation originates from AestheticGamer, better known as Dusk Golem, a Resident Evil leaker. Responding to a user on X who asked about the possibility of a reveal, Dusk Golem stated it is “incredibly likely” that the Code Veronica Remake would appear at Summer Game Fest 2026.

The caveat matters. In the same exchange, Dusk Golem said he does not know Capcom’s marketing plans and described his prediction as “pure speculation” and a “gut feeling,” not insider confirmation. Twisted Voxel reported additional comments in which he outlined a broader speculative timeline: a Resident Evil Requiem mini-game update in May, a Code Veronica Remake reveal at SGF, followed by Requiem story DLC announced later in the year.

Capcom has made no announcement. The Code Veronica Remake has not been officially confirmed to exist.

Why Fans Think the Timing Makes Sense

Summer Game Fest 2026 is confirmed for June 5, live from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles at 2pm PT / 5pm ET / 9pm GMT. As ComicBook notes, the timing makes sense because Capcom revealed Resident Evil Requiem at Summer Game Fest 2025 and has used Geoff Keighley-linked showcases for other major announcements, including Onimusha: Way of the Sword and Monster Hunter Wilds at The Game Awards.

That history gives the rumor structural logic, even without a source inside Capcom.

Resident Evil Requiem’s May Update Adds Fuel to the Timeline

The first part of Dusk Golem’s speculated sequence has already happened. On May 8, 2026, Capcom released “Leon Must Die Forever” as a free update to Resident Evil Requiem across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2. The mode unlocks after players complete the main story and challenges players to clear stages as Leon while unlocking exclusive enhancer abilities, with multiple difficulty levels including an extreme high-difficulty option.

That update landing on schedule makes Dusk Golem’s broader timeline look less arbitrary. It does not, however, confirm that a Code Veronica announcement follows. A sequence predicting three events is only as strong as its weakest link, and the remake reveal remains unverified.

Why Resident Evil: Code Veronica Is One of the Most Requested Remakes

Resident Evil: Code Veronica X, still available on PlayStation and Xbox, follows Claire and Chris Redfield after the Raccoon City incident, taking players through Umbrella facilities and Rockfort Island in a classic survival horror structure. It is one of the few major legacy Resident Evil entries that has not received a modern remake.

Capcom has remade Resident Evil 2, 3, and 4. The RE4 Remake surpassed 10 million units sold in approximately two years, which Capcom described as the fastest any Resident Evil title had reached that milestone at the time. Capcom officially confirmed Resident Evil Requiem exceeded 6 million units sold, with later reports suggesting the figure had since passed 7 million — though that higher number came from Koshi Nakanishi’s Instagram rather than a formal Capcom press release. That commercial trajectory helps explain why fans and leakers continue to view Code Veronica as a plausible next remake candidate.

Earlier Dusk Golem leaks, reported by Twisted Voxel, also suggested the Code Veronica Remake may be directed by Kazunori Kadoi and Yasuhiro Anpo — the directors behind the Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 4 remakes respectively — and that a release in 2027 is the target window. None of that has been confirmed by Capcom.

Game Informer separately reported that Resident Evil Requiem director Koshi Nakanishi confirmed additional story DLC is in production, placing Capcom’s near-term Resident Evil roadmap on record — though the Code Veronica project is not part of that announcement.

What to Watch on June 5

Summer Game Fest airs June 5, 2026 at 2pm PT. If a Code Veronica Remake announcement is coming, that is the obvious event to watch based on current speculation. If Capcom does not show the game there, it does not mean the project does not exist — it may simply mean the marketing timeline shifted, which Dusk Golem himself acknowledged as a possibility.

Treat the claim as a rumor until Capcom confirms it. The leaker’s track record is strong, but he was explicit that this is speculation, not a confirmed scoop.

Developer ODIUS and publisher Loopr Partners have confirmed ZOMBUTCHER: Monster Business Simulator will release on PC via Steam on June 11, 2026. A May 21 announcement confirmed the date and said a new trailer had been released, and a playable demo was available during Steam Next Fest. SteamDB lists the unlock as June 11, 2026 at 04:00 UTC. (Steam’s store page may display June 10 depending on your region and time zone; the official Steam community announcement specifies June 11.)

What the ZOMBUTCHER: Monster Business Game Is

ZOMBUTCHER: Monster Business, puts players in the role of a zombie running a butcher shop in a Louisiana town. The core tension is a split existence: by day, you run the shop as a legitimate front — cutting and packing meat, upgrading the store, and serving customers, while the game’s marketing plays with a day-night split between humans and monsters. By night, you head into the streets for “fresh stock,” avoid patrols, gather ingredients, and keep the monster side of the business supplied. The loop is stealth-action resource management inside a dark-comedy wrapper.

Steam categorizes it under Action, Indie, and Simulation. User tags include First-Person, Management, Immersive Sim, Stealth, Shop Keeper, Resource Management, Zombies, Crafting, Dark Humor, Violent, and Gore. Calling it simply a horror game misrepresents the experience — the accurate framing is a stealth-action shop management simulator with dark-comedy tone.

Confirmed Details

Detail	Confirmed Info
Developer	ODIUS
Publisher	Loopr Partners
Platform	PC via Steam / Windows; no console version has been announced
Release Date	June 11, 2026 (UTC unlock: June 11 at 04:00)
Languages	English, French, Italian, German, Spanish (Spain), Simplified Chinese, Russian, Japanese
Steam Features	Single-player, Achievements, Steam Cloud
Mature Content	Stylized violence including killing and dismemberment; no sexual content (per Steam)
Price	Not yet announced

Setting and Game Loop of ZOMBUTCHER: Monster Business

The game is set around a Louisiana town. At night, players move through the environment avoiding police patrols, hiding in shadows, and sourcing “fresh stock” for the monster side of the business. During the day, the shop opens: players handle customer service, manage inventory, process meat, and invest in store upgrades.

The most recent public demo build ran under Patch 0.3.1, which added a Black Market Merchant, necklace and mask crafting, and addressed a range of issues including night visual quality, price balancing, combat, shop UI, NPC behavior, police AI, refrigerators, hooks, tutorial, and music.

What Is Not Yet Confirmed

• Price: No pricing has been posted to the Steam listing.
• Console versions: No PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch announcement exists. PC via Steam is the only confirmed platform.
• Steam Deck: A response from the apparent official Zombutcher_Game Reddit account stated Steam Deck support is “not at the moment,” with intentions to add it later. This has not been confirmed through official Steam or storefront channels.
• Post-launch roadmap: No public roadmap has been announced.
• Reviews: The game had not launched as of this writing; Steam shows no user reviews.

Where to Find It

ZOMBUTCHER: Monster Business Simulator is available to wishlist on Steam. The May 21 announcement included a new trailer covering the shop environment, nighttime hunts, and the broader world of the game.

Bandai Namco has released the Season 17 trailer for My Hero Ultra Rumble, confirming Mirko as the new playable character arriving with the season’s launch. My Hero Ultra Rumble Season 17 goes live on May 27, 2026.

Mirko is the headline addition, but the official Season 17 promotion lists two further confirmed updates: a new Battle Style for Present Mic and a new outfit for Mt. Lady. Those additions sit alongside the season’s expected events, license rewards, and rolling cosmetic updates, though Bandai Namco has not detailed every My Hero Ultra Rumble Season 17 reward in the trailer.

For players who haven’t been following the game closely, My Hero Ultra Rumble is a free-to-play 24-player battle royale based on the My Hero Academia anime. Teams form up and fight to be the last squad standing, with Bandai Namco regularly introducing new characters and cosmetics each season. The game is available on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam.

Season 17’s timing follows the game’s established pattern. Season 16 launched on March 25, 2026, with Star and Stripe as its new playable character. Bandai Namco’s original roadmap described each season as lasting approximately two months and introducing a new playable character, alongside events, Battle Pass content, and limited costumes. Several Season 16 rolls and events were scheduled to end on May 27, making the move into Season 17 line up with the game’s usual seasonal cadence.

Community discussion following the trailer has touched on other possible additions, including speculation around Aizawa, but those details have not been confirmed through official Bandai Namco channels. The confirmed Season 17 additions remain Mirko, Present Mic’s new Battle Style, and Mt. Lady’s new outfit until official patch notes say otherwise.

Mystik’art’s title Mesoké, described by the developer as a solo project, launches on PC via Steam on May 26, 2026. It is a poetic, introspective flying and exploration game in which players guide the spirit of a meditating woman through a floating inner universe built around memory, emotion, and forgotten landscapes. Steam lists it under the Adventure, Casual, and Indie genres.

A Kite, a Meditating Woman, and a World Built from Emotion

You play as Mesoké, a meditating woman whose spirit drifts through a surreal inner world. Carried by the fabric of a kite, her consciousness glides through dreamlike worlds, each shaped by a distinct emotional state — joy, loss, stillness, forgetfulness — while she quietly pieces together a story of lost love and emotional reconstruction. Mesoké is built around a wordless narrative, with its story carried through space, sound, light, and silence rather than conventional exposition. Mystik’art has framed the experience around a no-text, no-HUD design philosophy meant to be understood through movement, sound, color, symbols, and experimentation. Developer discussion around the demo suggests some discreet symbol-based options may be added to address control and sensitivity feedback from playtests.

Chi, Momentum, and the Risk of Flying Too Close

The core mechanic is momentum-based flight. Players must find their rhythm to stay airborne, soaring high or skimming close to surfaces and hazards. A risk/reward system rewards flying closer to danger with greater amounts of Chi — the vital energy players collect to restore Mesoké’s inner palace and recover fragments of her memory. The more precise the flight, the more the world carries the player forward, making the movement system something to be refined rather than simply endured.

Beyond the flight mechanics, Mesoké builds an evolving central hub — described as Mesoké’s inner palace — that grows and changes as players make discoveries across its emotional worlds. The developer describes the broader journey as a quiet exploration of emotion, memory, and reconstruction after the loss of love.

Demo Out Now, but No Reviews Yet

A Steam demo is available ahead of the May 26 launch, described as offering access to the first three worlds and the Inner Palace. The game runs on CryEngine, as confirmed by the licensing credits on the Steam store page. Steam currently lists no user reviews, and Metacritic shows no critic or user scores yet. No published OpenCritic score appears to be available as of this writing. The game’s Steam page also notes that 3 curators have reviewed the product, which is worth distinguishing from the absence of any user review coverage. Mystik’art has confirmed that all in-game content is handmade, though some store page and library images were produced using AI-assisted stylization based on original in-game material and manually edited afterward. No AI-generated content appears during gameplay.

System Requirements, Controller Support, and Steam Features

On the technical side, Steam lists minimum requirements of Windows 10 64-bit, an Intel i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600, 12 GB RAM, an NVIDIA GTX 1060 6GB or AMD RX 580 8GB, DirectX 11, and 5 GB of storage. Recommended specs move up to an Intel i5-10400 or Ryzen 5 3600, 16 GB RAM, and an NVIDIA RTX 3060 or AMD RX 6600. The Steam listing confirms Single-player, Steam Achievements, and Family Sharing support. SteamDB lists full controller support and gamepad-preferred play, consistent with the developer’s own recommendation to use a controller. The game supports interface localization in English and 102 additional languages. Pricing has not been confirmed in available sources.

If you have been waiting for a reason to jump into GeForce NOW Ultimate, NVIDIA just gave you one. The company is including 007 First Light as a Steam redemption with the purchase or upgrade to a 12-month GeForce NOW Ultimate membership for a limited time. Before you get excited, I want to be clear: this is not a free game for every GeForce NOW subscriber. You need to be on the annual Ultimate plan to qualify.

Here Is What the Offer Actually Includes

Starting May 21, NVIDIA is including 007 First Light as a Steam redemption with the purchase or upgrade to a 12-month GeForce NOW Ultimate membership. NVIDIA lists the offer as valid through Wednesday, June 10, 2026.

007 First Light launches on May 27, 2026. NVIDIA says the game will be ready to play on launch day if you redeem it before then, with no preloads or waiting required.

In the U.S., the 12-month Ultimate membership costs $199.99 paid upfront. The standard edition of the game is listed at $69.99 in the U.S., which brings the effective monthly cost of the subscription down to around $10.83 if you factor in the game’s value.

Not Every GeForce NOW Plan Qualifies

This is the part I want you to pay attention to. NVIDIA’s offer only names the 12-month Ultimate membership. Monthly plans, day passes, and lower tiers are not listed as eligible. If you are already on a monthly plan and want the bonus, you would need to upgrade to or purchase the 12-month Ultimate tier by June 10.

Availability and pricing may also vary by region, so I would recommend checking your local GeForce NOW membership page before buying.

How to Claim the Game Once You Subscribe

The redemption process is straightforward. Here is how it works:

1. Purchase or upgrade to a 12-month GeForce NOW Ultimate membership.
2. Open the NVIDIA account portal.
3. Navigate to the “Available to Redeem” section.
4. Sign into your Steam account.
5. Complete the redemption to add the game to your Steam library.

Once redeemed, the game sits in your Steam library. It is not locked exclusively to GeForce NOW.

Yes, NVIDIA Says You Keep the Game After Redemption

NVIDIA says the game is for members to keep after redemption. That is straight from NVIDIA’s official blog, and it is one of the strongest parts of this deal.

You Can Play It on Supported Devices That Could Not Run It Locally

One thing I find genuinely useful about this bundle is what it means for lower-end hardware. As a GeForce NOW Ultimate member, you can stream 007 First Light through NVIDIA’s cloud infrastructure powered by RTX 50 Series GPUs in the cloud. NVIDIA promotes up to 5K HDR, DLSS 4 performance, and Cinematic Quality Streaming, all exclusive to Ultimate members.

That means the bundle works on supported devices that could not otherwise handle a demanding new release: older laptops, Chromebooks, Android phones and tablets, and smart TVs. As long as you have a supported device and a fast enough internet connection, you can access a premium cloud-streaming experience without needing a high-end local gaming PC.

007 First Light on GeForce NOW at Launch

007 First Light launches May 27, 2026, on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. IO Interactive says the Nintendo Switch 2 version is coming in summer 2026. Patrick Gibson voices a 26-year-old James Bond, a promising but rebellious Royal Navy air crewman recruited into MI6, before he earns his 00 status. The cast also includes Gemma Chan and Lenny Kravitz. The official title song is written and composed by Lana Del Rey and David Arnold, and performed by Lana Del Rey. If you want the full breakdown of the game’s story, gameplay, editions, and platforms, we have a complete 007 First Light guide covering everything confirmed ahead of launch.

If you are considering a pre-order, pre-orders include a free Deluxe Edition upgrade, with 24-hour early access limited to digital editions only.

Do Not Confuse This With the RTX 50 Series Bundle

I want to flag this because I have seen people mix the two up. NVIDIA also has a separate hardware bundle running alongside this promotion. Qualifying purchases of select RTX 50 Series GPUs and laptops, including the RTX 5090, 5080, 5070 Ti, 5070, and 5060 Ti, include 007 First Light through a different redemption process. The two offers have different eligibility requirements and terms. They are not the same deal.

Is It Worth It?

Honestly, it depends on how you use cloud gaming. If you were already planning to subscribe to GeForce NOW Ultimate for a year, this is a strong offer. At $199.99 for the year with a $69.99 game included, you are effectively paying around $10.83 a month.

If you were not planning to subscribe at that tier, buying the annual plan purely for the game bonus means paying $130 more than the game’s standalone price. In that case, I would say just buy the game. The deal makes sense when the subscription itself is useful to you, not just the bonus.

Sony has not issued a public blog post or press release on this. What exists is Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier reporting earlier this year that Sony was pulling back from PC ports for major first-party games, then later reporting that PlayStation Studios CEO Hermen Hulst reportedly confirmed the shift during an internal town hall, telling staff the company’s major narrative single-player games will now remain PlayStation console-exclusive. That is the level of confirmation available — strong reporting from credible sources, not a public product announcement.

What it means in practice: the years-long pattern of bringing major PlayStation single-player franchises to PC — God of War, Spider-Man, The Last of Us, Horizon, Uncharted — appears to be ending for future major first-party narrative single-player titles.

What Sony Is Reportedly Changing

According to Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier, Sony reportedly no longer plans routine PC ports for its major internally developed narrative single-player PlayStation games. The report cites people familiar with the plans. Schreier subsequently reported that Hulst communicated the shift directly to PlayStation staff, telling them that narrative single-player PlayStation games would now be treated as PlayStation-exclusive.

The titles named as examples of games expected to remain on console — Ghost of Yōtei, Saros, and Marvel’s Wolverine — have not had their PC status publicly confirmed or denied by Sony on any product page. The framing comes from Schreier’s reporting, not from official cancellation announcements.

The previous approach, as Hulst described it publicly in 2024, was a dual strategy: live-service and online multiplayer games could launch day-and-date on PlayStation and PC, while major single-player narrative titles were handled more selectively and typically arrived on PC later as a way to pull new players into the PlayStation ecosystem. The reported shift is more decisive — not just delayed PC ports, but no routine PC ports for the biggest first-party narrative games going forward.

This Does Not Mean Every PlayStation Game Is Leaving PC

Several things remain unchanged or have been specifically carved out:

Live-service and online games can still come to PC. Sony’s FY25 Gaming and Network Services presentation still describes live-service releases as day-and-date on PlayStation and PC. Games like Marathon fall into this category.

Existing PlayStation PC games are not being removed. PlayStation’s official PC page still lists titles including The Last of Us Part II Remastered, God of War, Returnal, Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, and Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection. None of those are going anywhere.

Already-announced PC releases are not affected. Kena: Scars of Kosmora, published by PlayStation Publishing LLC, is officially announced for both PS5 and PC with a Steam page already live. Calling this policy a blanket ban on every PlayStation single-player game reaching PC would be factually wrong.

The accurate framing is narrower: major internally developed PlayStation Studios narrative single-player games are the titles reportedly being pulled back from routine PC ports.

Why PlayStation May Be Rebuilding Console Exclusivity

The business logic is straightforward even if Sony has not stated it publicly. PlayStation’s position in the console market depends substantially on the perception that owning a PS5 gives you access to experiences you cannot get elsewhere. Every major single-player game that comes to PC within one to two years of its console release weakens that argument.

Some PlayStation PC ports, including major franchises like God of War and Spider-Man, found large audiences on Steam, but the broader PC strategy has had mixed results. But success on individual ports does not automatically mean the overall approach helped PlayStation’s broader business — if a portion of those PC buyers would have purchased a PS5 to play those games otherwise, the ports may have substituted console sales rather than supplemented them.

Sony may also be watching Xbox’s PC-first strategy closely — Xbox has brought all its first-party games to PC day-and-date — though drawing a direct causal line between that approach and Xbox’s console hardware performance would require more evidence than is publicly available. The reporting suggests at least some inside PlayStation believe exclusivity for its biggest titles may be worth more than the additional revenue from PC ports.

Which Games Are Most Likely Affected

Based on Schreier’s reporting, the titles most directly affected by the reported policy shift are:

Ghost of Yōtei — the follow-up to Ghost of Tsushima, one of PlayStation’s major modern single-player franchises. Ghost of Tsushima did come to PC in 2024. Ghost of Yōtei is reported to be staying on PlayStation.

Saros — the new game from Housemarque, the studio behind Returnal (which did come to PC). Saros is reported as a console exclusive under the new approach.

Marvel’s Wolverine — Insomniac’s next major title after the Spider-Man series. The Spider-Man games came to PC. Wolverine is reported to be staying on console.

None of these has a public statement from Sony specifically cancelling a PC version — because none of them had a PC version announced in the first place. The significance of the reporting is that under the previous strategy, games like these would likely have eventually come to PC. The reported policy change suggests they will not.

What PC Players Should Expect Now

The practical picture for PC players breaks down clearly:

What stays available on PC: All existing PlayStation PC releases remain. Live-service PlayStation games, including future titles in that category, can still come to PC. Externally developed or PlayStation-published exceptions may still reach PC on a case-by-case basis.

What is no longer a safe assumption: That major PlayStation Studios single-player narrative games — the ones that drive PS5 hardware sales — will follow the pattern set by God of War, Spider-Man, and The Last of Us and eventually arrive on Steam.

What has not changed: Sony has not publicly confirmed any of this. The reporting is credible and sourced, but it describes an internal strategy communicated to staff, not a public product policy. Things can change, strategies can shift, and individual exceptions can still happen. What has changed is that PC ports of PlayStation’s biggest games can no longer be assumed.

Sony confirmed through the PlayStation Blog that the next PlayStation State of Play 2026 will air on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 2 PM PT / 5 PM ET / 11 PM CEST. The broadcast will stream live on PlayStation’s official YouTube and Twitch channels. If you are in Japan, the broadcast is scheduled for June 3 at 6 AM JST.

The show runs for more than 60 minutes and will include updates, announcements, and gameplay reveals for PS5 games. Sony has confirmed one game so far: Marvel’s Wolverine from Insomniac Games will open the show.

Marvel’s Wolverine Is Leading the Show

Sony says Insomniac Games will kick things off with a closer look at Marvel’s Wolverine, including what PlayStation describes as “brutal and relentless combat” alongside new details about the game. Marvel’s Wolverine is currently set to launch on PS5 on September 15, 2026.

That is the only game Sony has officially named for this State of Play. Everything else is speculation until PlayStation says otherwise.

When and Where to Watch PlayStation State of Play 2026

Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2026 Time: 2 PM PT / 5 PM ET / 11 PM CEST Japan: June 3 at 6 AM JST Runtime: More than 60 minutes Where: PlayStation’s official YouTube and Twitch channels

The broadcast will be in English with Japanese subtitles available.

Sony is also partnering with Alamo Drafthouse for free live watch parties in select US cities including Los Angeles, New York City, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, the San Francisco Bay Area, and Raleigh. Tickets are free but limited, so check your local Alamo Drafthouse for availability.

What Has Not Been Confirmed Yet

Fans are already speculating about other PlayStation Studios and third-party titles, but Sony has not confirmed anything beyond Marvel’s Wolverine for the June 2 show.

The only things confirmed right now are the date, the runtime, where to watch, and that Marvel’s Wolverine is opening the show. Treat anything beyond that as fan speculation until PlayStation makes an official announcement.

What to Expect From a 60-Minute State of Play

Sony says the broadcast will include updates, announcements, and gameplay reveals from studios around the world, so Marvel’s Wolverine will not be the only segment in the show. However, Sony has not confirmed whether the remaining reveals will come from PlayStation Studios, third-party partners, or both.

Sony also warned creators that the broadcast may include copyrighted content, including licensed music, which could affect co-streams, VOD archives, recap videos, or reposted clips.