Team Cherry first introduced Hollow Knight: Silksong back in February 2019, as a mainline sequel to the first entry (2017) in the series. Since then, the independent Australian development studio and publisher has produced a minimal amount of preview material. The last significant chunk was delivered during an Xbox 2022 presentation. Fast-forward to June (2025); many Metroidvania genre enthusiasts were hoping for some newer signs of life—potentially amid a flurry of special preview events. Pre-event SteamDB updates seemed to point to an imminent announcement of sorts. Days later, Sony's State of Play and Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest did not harbor any fresh Hollow Knight series updates.

Thankfully, yesterday's Xbox Games Showcase provided a hint of things to come. Sarah Bond (President of Xbox) discussed the status of Team Cherry's magnum opus during Microsoft's public unveiling of ASUS ROG's Xbox Ally and Ally X gaming handhelds: "the highly anticipated Hollow Knight: Silksong will be available at launch, and on Game Pass, when the Ally releases later this year." Unsurprisingly, Team Cherry did not launch a parallel promotion/hype campaign. Instead, Matthew Griffin—the team's resident PR and marketing expert—headed over to the official Hollow Knight Discord community channel, and disclosed some pleasing news: "I confirmed BEFORE Holiday—we are not tied to a console release." When pressed about a specific launch window, Griffin envisioned a pre-Christmas arrival.

Hello Park Managers, we are excited to announce the next entry in the critically acclaimed Jurassic World Evolution franchise, bringing juvenile dinosaurs, a comprehensive breeding system and modular building to your dinosaur parks for the very first time! Pre-purchase now and receive the Badlands Pack at launch, including a collection of scenery items inspired by the original Jurassic Park film's iconic dig site, five scenery blueprints from the Montana Badlands, and an exclusive Badlands ATV skin for the all-new Maintenance Team.

Fans looking to expand their parks even further can purchase the Jurassic World Evolution 3: Deluxe Edition, featuring four additional spectacular prehistoric family units—Proceratops, Guanlong, Thanatosdrakon and Concavenator—plus a collection of scenery items inspired by a Clark County Campaign level and an exclusive Las Vegas ATV skin. Join us very soon for more details, and a closer look at some gameplay.

Morbid Metal, the fast-paced hack-and-slash rogue-lite developed by Screen Juice and published by Ubisoft will launch in Early Access on August 20. At launch, the game will feature three playable characters, each with their own unique skill sets designed to help you dominate in combat. During each run, you can have up to three characters equipped on your team at once, and you can seamlessly swap between them during combat, creating dynamic attack combos as you play their abilities off one another. Morbid Metal also features distinct biomes, tough trials, and special Deal With the Devil offers that enact massive buffs and nerfs on your gameplay.

To celebrate the Early Access announcement, a free demo for Morbid Metal launched today on Steam. The demo features two of the three playable characters, the first biome, and a taste of the unique movement and exploration the game has to offer.

Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. has announced CODE VEIN II, the next major action RPG from Bandai Namco Studios Inc. and a follow-up to the 2019 hit CODE VEIN. Showcased at Summer Game Fest, the debut trailer introduces a post-apocalyptic world where memories of loss echo across time and the fate of the Revenants and humanity hangs by a thread. Featuring dynamic action with strategic combat, explorable environments, intense boss battles, and memorable characters that drive the rich narrative forward, players are called to wield time itself as a weapon. CODE VEIN II is coming in 2026 to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.

CODE VEIN II features a deep narrative where players and characters are bound by blood, fate, and destiny, set in a future where the last remnants of humanity and Revenants struggle against a world on the verge of collapse. Following the sudden emergence of a threat known as the Luna Rapacis, Revenants have succumbed to madness, transforming into terrifying creatures called Horrors. A Revenant Hunter, guided by a mysterious girl named Lou who possesses the power to travel into the past to rewrite the fate of the world. The player, as the Revenant Hunter, will intervene in key moments of history to alter key revenants' destinies that reveal hidden truths and information to save the future.

If you thought Halcyon was bad, just wait until you visit Arcadia. In the The Outer Worlds 2 Direct, we provided a closer look at The Outer Worlds 2—Obsidian's signature satire and storytelling cranked to eleven. From branching chaos to faction-fueled futures, everything unfolds across Arcadia: a lawless new frontier where your choices cut deeper, the stakes hit harder, and the corporations somehow got even worse. Bigger choices, weirder science, stranger weapons, and even worse decisions. Just the way we like it. Cut off from Earth, Arcadia is a colony cracking under pressure, torn apart by space-time rifts, shifting alliances, and three power-hungry factions locked in a war for control. It's louder, riskier, and more unpredictable than anything the Halcyon system ever threw at you.

You've been sent in as an Earth Directorate agent, but how you handle the mission—who you help, hinder, or exploit—is entirely your call. Build your character with expanded traits, flaws, and backgrounds that shape every decision and unlock new ways to fight, sneak, talk, or blow things up. Arcadia isn't just bigger. It's meaner, messier, and more reactive than ever. The only thing standing between it and total collapse? You. Probably.

Razer, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, announced the integration of Razer Sensa HD Haptics and Razer Chroma RGB features into Dune: Awakening, the highly anticipated open-world, multiplayer survival MMO developed by Funcom. In the latest addition to the Dune franchise, players will do any and all things Dune-related, from building a fortress to mastering the power that lies within the planet of Arrakis for the taking.

Conquer the sands of Arrakis with Razer Sensa HD Haptics and Razer Chroma RGB
Step into the sands of Arrakis like never before with Razer Sensa HD Haptics, delivering over 230 specially curated haptic feedback effects that bring the harsh, immersive world of Dune: Awakening to life. Supported on Razer Sensa HD Haptics-enabled devices like the Razer Freyja gaming cushion, Razer Kraken V4 Pro gaming headset, and Razer Wolverine V3 Pro gaming controller, players can experience ultra-low latency, multi-directional haptic sensations that let them feel every pulse of combat. Whether it is the thunderous rumble of a sandworm erupting behind you to the sharp jolt of a lasgun blast striking from the left, Razer Sensa HD Haptics provides a directional sense of danger and terrain awareness—turning every encounter into a heightened sense of spatial awareness and instinctive experience.

Fresh off Summer Game Fest 2025, Capcom announced a slew of new information on a trio of distinct titles! From the long-awaited announcement of the next Resident Evil to the four characters joining Street Fighter 6 and finally, a deeper look at Onimusha: Way of the Sword, we've got the recap ready just for you. Resident Evil Requiem features a new protagonist Grace Ashcroft, who is given a case to investigate, leading to the terrifying events to follow. While survival horror takes center stage, Resident Evil Requiem will feature high-stakes cinematic action that will take the series in a bold new direction. Stay tuned for more info on this defining entry to the iconic series that will celebrate its 30th anniversary next year. Resident Evil Requiem will be released on February 27, 2026.

Requiem for the dead. Nightmare for the living. Resident Evil Requiem is the highly anticipated ninth title in the mainline Resident Evil series. Prepare to escape death in a heart-stopping experience that will chill you to your core.

MIO: Memories In Orbit's brand-new gameplay trailer offers a first look at the combat and platforming experience, giving a general feel of the unique atmosphere created by French studio Douze Dixièmes. Players can also experience it firsthand through the game's demo, available now on Steam and Microsoft Store.

A mesmerizing journey across danger and wonder
Play as MIO, a nimble robot who awakens alone aboard the Vessel—a vast, drifting spaceship left in ruin. Once maintained by AI caretakers known as the Pearls, the Vessel is now overrun by wild vegetation and malfunctioning machines. With the ship facing imminent shutdown, MIO must explore its labyrinthine depths, recover its lost memories, and uncover the truth behind the collapse… and their own forgotten past.

At Digital Eclipse, we specialize in restoring historic games for modern consoles, giving legendary classics the respect they deserve. As you might imagine, we get a lot of requests from fans, and for many years now, the overwhelming number-one request has been…"MORTAL KOMBAAAAAAAAAT!" That's why we were so excited to reveal in this week's State of Play presentation that we're partnering with our friends Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment to bring Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection to PC and consoles later in 2025.

With multiple 90s and 2000s games from the early days of this groundbreaking fighting game series, Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection will also provide a comprehensive, detailed look at the franchise's history ever assembled. We'll take you back to the glorious 1990s, the days of arcades and tokens, of hidden Fatalities and secret characters, with the original versions of Mortal Kombat, Mortal Kombat II, Mortal Kombat 3, and Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3. But we're not stopping there—many of the home versions of these games from vintage 16-bit consoles and, yes, even handheld systems are also included. And the arcade and console games can all be played online with rollback netcode.

Last March, CD Projekt RED (CDPR) announced the end of developing major content updates for Cyberpunk 2077. Instead, a smaller group would concentrate on pushing out smaller batches post-launch content. At the time, international studio priorities were shifting to next-gen productions—namely The Witcher 4 (Poland), and a Cyberpunk sequel (North America). The last multi-platform patch—version 2.21, consisting mostly of fixes and improvements—arrived on January 23. Almost half a year later, industry watchers have noticed intriguing Virtuos employee activity on LinkedIn—indicating some sort of "unannounced Cyberpunk 2077 DLC" collaboration with CDPR. Lately, this contract developer is best known for its modernization/remastering of Bethesda's classic The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (2006) open world RPG.

During a mid-week "REDstreams—Cyberpunk 2077 on Nintendo Switch 2" live broadcast, Alicja Kozera—a company senior community manager—fielded queries from the community. One individual brought up the subject of rumored future DLC—Kozera responded: "I can tell you right now, we are planning another part for the game. The last one wasn't the (final) one." Yesterday evening, Marcin Momot—CDPR's Global Community Director—outlined a loose schedule, regarding an upcoming preview: "we're not done yet! Stay tuned for more info about the next Cyberpunk 2077 update coming later this month. We'll start spilling the beans closer to the release of patch 2.3 (that's its name), so for now, we ask for a bit more patience. Let the team cook!" Naturally, Virtuos has not been named as a collaborator. CDPR is no stranger to outsourcing; as revealed in a recent CyberPunk 2077 Switch 2 build discussion. Additionally, Saber Interactive was roped in as the primary porter of The Witcher 3 onto the original Switch hybrid console.

The news we've been waiting to share with you all is here! Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement is coming in 2026. Helmed by Creative Director SHUTARO and produced by IGA. Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement is an entirely new 2.5D side-scrolling RPG that will introduce exciting new lore, characters, gameplay and features to the Bloodstained franchise.

THE STORY
16th-century England drowns in the shadow of the Ethereal Castle and its deadly inhabitants. All attempts to fight this evil have been met with failure and death. In a desperate, final attempt, two heroes rise together against the Demon Lord Elias' reign of terror: Leonard Brandon and Alexander Kyteler. Leo is a young fighter with the Church's Black Wolves clan. Alex is a knight of the kingdom's White Stags and the lone survivor of an earlier expedition to fight Elias.

We're getting close to the Xbox Games Showcase, so you still have a little more time to download and play these games before we throw more at your "to be played" wishlist! For now, we have more updates, some day ones, and a few blasts from the past. Let's get to it!

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Baldur's Gate and Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Editions (Cloud and Console) - June 5
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Gather your party; the RPG saga returns. Immerse yourself in an epic RPG series where every choice matters. Play over 100 hours of adventure in enhanced editions of Baldur's Gate and Baldur's Gate II!

One of the greatest games in the entire FINAL FANTASY series is back! FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles releases September 30th for PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. This enhanced version has been created by a team composed of both original team members and new developers, and features everything that made the 1997 PlayStation original so acclaimed. That includes the epic story, the satisfyingly strategic battles and the flexible job system—but it also adds new content and features that make the game even more fun to play. We'll go into those new additions shortly, but first, for those new to the game…

What is FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles?
FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles is a tactical RPG that tells the true history of a troubled land. Following the death of the king, a mere boy of two ascends the throne. That means whoever is named regent essentially rules the land. Two dukes vie for the position—Goltanna the Black Lion and Larg the White Lion. These powerful figures are destined to clash, and the resulting conflict would become known as the War of the Lions.

We are excited to unveil the first wireless fight stick designed by Sony Interactive Entertainment, codenamed Project Defiant. This sleek new controller will give players more flexibility to play their favorite fighting games, whether that is wirelessly with the innovative PlayStation Link technology that provides ultra-low latency, or through a wired connection on PS5 or PC. Project Defiant delivers ultra-low latency wireless connectivity and multiple ways to play.

Custom-designed Controls Controller for Fighting Games
Project Defiant features a high-quality digital stick that's custom designed by Sony Interactive Entertainment. The controller features toolless interchangeable restrictor gates (square, circle, and octagon) for the stick, buttons with mechanical switches, and a touch pad like the one found on the DualSense wireless controller. It's built in a sturdy, ergonomic design for a comfortable feel during intense fight sessions. For convenience and portability, the controller has a storage compartment for restrictor gates and PS Link USB adapter. Project Defiant also supports the ability to wirelessly wake up your PS5 by pressing and holding the PS button.

Hello, our latest update is called No Man's Sky BEACON, releasing today on June 4th, and it's a big one! Not only that but we are releasing a Nintendo Switch 2 version ready for launch of the new console tomorrow on June 5th. Players can become town mayor and take ownership of multiple settlements. You can construct buildings and upgrade each one, with new building types like jukebox bars where you can choose the music, merchants where you can build custom starships or even ponds you can chill and fish at.

One of the coolest additions in BEACON is the arrival of the robotic Autophage settlements. The most recent race introduced to No Man's Sky, these large towns are built in their own image, an identifiable robotic style, all metal and mechanics. Unique Autophage building parts can be constructed in your own base and add a very hard sci-fi style to your dwellings and constructions. For the ambitious Traveller, multiple settlements can now be owned and managed by one Overseer, so for instance you won't need to abandon your existing charges to bring these new robotic citizens under your wing.

Wicked Isle, the first story expansion for Atomfall, is available now. This new pack adds the Midsummer Island location to the game together with a host of new leads, characters, enemies, weapons, items and more for you to discover. You may even uncover new potential endings for the main story. Included as part of the Deluxe Edition, and available for separate purchase on all platforms, Wicked Isle digs deeper into the folk horror elements of Atomfall as you take a boat ride across the dark and lonely waters of the lake in Wyndham Village to reach Midsummer Island.

To access Wicked Isle you need to head to docks on the shore in Wyndham and find Bill Anderson, a boatman who's an expert at navigating the treacherous waters of Lake Wyndhamere. As you approach, Bill will call you over, asking for help locating something he's lost. This is where your journey to Midsummer Isle begins. Once you agree to help Bill, he will take you over to the island and give you your first lead. From hereon in it is up to you to explore as you like.

Plunge into a chilling sci-fi horror experience deep beneath the Atlantic Ocean in Submersed 2: The Hive. Developed by Spanish studio Main Loop Videogames, this first-person action-horror adventure has surfaced on Xbox One and Xbox X|S Series (also available on PC/Steam, Switch and PlayStation platforms). In Submersed 2: The Hive, you are Celeste Brody, a woman who awakens in a strange and seemingly abandoned underwater facility. Stranded and surrounded by unimaginable dangers, Celeste must uncover the hidden secrets of the mysterious station and survive the threats lurking in the depths.

Celeste Brody facing some inhabitants of The Hive
In Submersed 2: The Hive, survival is a constant battle. You'll need to carefully manage your inventory, where every item, weapon, and bullet counts. With resources scarce and dangers lurking around every corner, making smart, strategic decisions is key to staying alive in the depths of the ocean.

Escape the Glitch, Exo. The demo for TRON: Catalyst is now available via Steam! TRON: Catalyst releases on June 17th, 2025 on Steam, Playstation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. The Arq Grid stands on the brink of collapse. With your Identity Disc and Light Cycle, fight to escape by wielding the power of the Glitch loop. Electrifying action and a rich story combine in a new adventure set within Disney's iconic TRON universe.

Defy The Overlords
Play as Exo, a highly resilient and resourceful program wielding an unexpected power known as the Glitch, gaining strength and abilities which the overlords of the Arq Grid's crumbling society seek to bring under control. Ride Light Cycles, engage in Identity Disc combat, and more as you're relentlessly pursued through the city and beyond by Conn, a malevolent program with an agenda of his own, while uncovering more about the glitches that threaten the stability of this World.

Stig Asmussen formed Giant Skull not long after his departure from Respawn Entertainment. In a Spring 2024 announcement, the veteran developer—of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order (2019) and God of War 3 (2010) fame—revealed a main goal: the creation of "gameplay-driven, story immersed" action adventure AAA games. In addition, the new outfit tasked themselves with the building of "captivating worlds." Yesterday, Wizards of the Coast revealed that Asmussen and colleagues were actively working on an unnamed single player experience, under the licensed "Dungeons & Dragons" banner. Unlike a current and very popular D&D title, Giant Skull's project will head down a different path. Since launching around late summer 2023, Baldur's Gate 3 has attracted critical acclaim and healthy sales figures—Larian's RPG partnership with Wizards of the Coast will not continue, as outlined a month and a half ago.

Giant Skull's untitled game remains a largely unknown quantity; early details include an Unreal Engine 5 foundation, and an eventual multi-platform release—on PC and consoles. A larger dose of official information will trickle out "at a later date." Asmussen provided a succinct statement of intent: "our talented and experienced team at Giant Skull is built on creativity and curiosity. Our goal is to craft a rich new Dungeons & Dragons universe filled with immersive storytelling, heroic combat and exhilarating traversal that players will fully embrace." John Hight—Wizards of the Coast and Hasbro digital gaming president—added: "Stig and the team at Giant Skull are exactly the type of exceptionally talented creators we want to work with, and I'm so happy to be reuniting with him on this new project. In our time working together on God of War I got to see firsthand Stig's artistry and expertise, and he and the Giant Skull team are the perfect fit for our new game. World building and storytelling is in our DNA, and this collaboration reflects our evolution and commitment to our Playing to Win Strategy, building a stronger presence in digital play. We look forward to revealing more about this brand-new Dungeons & Dragons game in the future."

Get ready to build, trade, and dominate! Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned industrialist, Rise of Industry 2 introduces new mechanics, a vibrant 1980s art style, a brand-new campaign mode, with 15 unique and challenging scenarios, as well as the returning sandbox mode.

Why not take your experience to the next level with the Deluxe Edition? Check out the full digital art book and a nostalgic, '80s inspired original soundtrack that sets the tone for you rise to the top. You'll also get access to a new sandbox map in Vaporville, a new style headquarters and a collection of new decorations. Start building your legacy now! Rise of Industry 2 is available to play here.

Charles Tremblay, CD Projekt RED's Technology Vice President, has been fielding questions from members of the press—regarding the forthcoming Switch 2 version of Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition. Large portions of the company's Polish and North American/Canadian teams are concentrating on next-gen projects (respectively, Witcher 4 and "Cyberpunk 2"), but a smaller group has worked on porting a current sci-fi title onto Nintendo's NVIDIA Custom SoC-powered hybrid console. Despite arriving almost five years ago, Cyberpunk 2077 has remained a firm favorite—especially as a gauge of hardware capabilities, across PC and home console platforms. Since then, the developer's in-house REDengine has been dropped from primary activities. Epic's ubiquitous Unreal Engine 5 will serve as the technological foundation for future CD Projekt RED IPs.

In an interview conducted by IGN, Tremblay outlined the challenges his team faced when dealing with REDengine 4 and Switch 2: "we have very key people in here that know exactly how to make Cyberpunk run. Cyberpunk is built for x86 with old PC architecture. So, from the beginning this was completely different. Lots of changes had to be done at the engine level, all the shaders (are in a) different language. We had to convert everything, some HLSL to GLSL. (The Switch 2 utilizes) a very, very different architecture." In another Q&A session (with NintendoLife), the Tech VP mentioned a roping in of external assistance (from Hungary and Japan): "all development is being done in-house, with support from Yigsoft when it comes to incorporating the Nintendo Switch 2 specific features, and support from Nintendo when it comes to overcoming all the fun challenges that come with creating for new hardware."

After a brief hiccup on Friday (May 30), Void War has finally launched! Command an ancient starship and fight your way to the heart of a dying Empire. Fend off attacks from demented cultists, craven space pirates, and xenophobic Imperial soldiers. Discover powerful artifacts and use them to build your ship into a fearsome war engine.

In Void War, you take on the role of an outcast starship commander seeking the fabled Vault of Souls. Journey through 6 sectors that test your decision-making skills in a dark, techno-gothic galaxy. Put your ship and crew to the test against one of the multiple available bosses. Void War features a streamlined map interface that focuses on strategic decision-making. Say goodbye to the days of having your run tanked by forgetting to double-check pathing decisions on the star map. Points of interest such as merchants and repair points are telegraphed in advance, so you can always plan your route with maximum tactical awareness.

State of Play returns June 4! Watch live for news and updates on must-play games coming to PS5. The show highlights a selection of great games from creators across the globe. The 40+ minute show begins June 4 at 2pm PT / 5pm ET / 11pm CEST | June 5 at 6am JST on YouTube and Twitch, and will be broadcast in English. See you then!

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On the dawn of the fifth day, 3.5 million Nightfarers took up arms against the Night in ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN. We are ever grateful for your passion. But the Night is far from over. In addition to the DLC releasing later this year, new additions will be gradually implemented, including enhanced fights against existing Nightlords starting this month, as well as Duo Expeditions at a later date.Thank you for your support.

Nightfarers, Thank you for playing ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN. Patch 1.01.1 is out; it includes several bug fixes as well as improvements for solo expeditions. The following improvements for solo expeditions are added to the game:

• The effect "Automatic Revival Upon Defeat", which allows revival once per night boss battle, will be added to solo expeditions.
• The number of runes gained will be increased.

IO Interactive, the independent video game developer and publisher behind, among others, the internationally acclaimed HITMAN franchise, has announced its first IOI SHOWCASE, a live-streamed and in-person event revealing details from the celebrated game creator's properties and its publishing branch IOI Partners, including HITMAN, MindsEye, and 007 First Light.

The event will be live-streamed from Los Angeles on IOI's Twitch, YouTube, and TikTok channels starting Friday, June 6th, at 6:00 pm PDT. The broadcast will feature trailers, announcements, gameplay demos, and a live Q&A with key figures from IO Interactive, Build A Rocket Boy, and more. Alongside announcements pertaining to IO Interactive's game lineup, the studio will also share a look at its proprietary game engine, Glacier.