Supermassive Games is proud to reveal that its sci-fi survival horror narrative adventure, Directive 8020, will launch on 12 May 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam). The game will be available in both physical and digital formats, with pre-orders now live across PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. PC (Steam) will be digital-only, with Steam digital pre-orders coming soon. Pre-orders include a free Deluxe Edition upgrade (while retail stocks last).

Every Choice Has a Consequence
The Comply Pre-Order Trailer explores Directive 8020's paranoia-fuelled decision-making where trust is fragile and every choice can be deadly.

• Choice-Based Gameplay: Cooper, the ship's medic, is fuelled by paranoia and faces a harrowing decision as her crewmate Mitchell pleads for release from behind a sealed door. Cooper, unknowing if he's human or not, has a difficult decision to make. This moment underscores a core theme of Directive 8020: trust no one, as every action has consequences.
• The "Double" Reveal: Based on how the game branches and your previous decisions, Cooper can now possess the gun instead of Commander Stafford. Two identical versions of Cernan (the ship's Engineer) rush into view and you must choose: who is the mimic and who do you allow back into the crew? One choice will prove fatal.
• Planetary Exploration: For the first time, the trailer teases on-planet gameplay showcasing the harsh, alien landscape of Tau Ceti f.
• Talent & Track: The trailer features lead talent Lashana Lynch as pilot Brianna Young, accompanied by the track "Comply" from Brighton-based band, Blood Red Shoes.

Grasshopper Manufacture Inc. (GhM) has today unleashed bloody action adventure ROMEO IS A DEAD MAN for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam, alongside a funky launch trailer which includes music from legendary Japanese rap group Scha Dara Parr, whose music can also be heard throughout ROMEO IS A DEAD MAN.

ROMEO IS A DEAD MAN is the first self-published title by GhM, and the first brand-new IP from the studio and Goichi Suda, AKA SUDA51 (No More Heroes trilogy, The Silver Case, Shadows of the Damned) in more than five years. The game blends the iconic ultra-violent action gameplay for which the studio is acclaimed, with an original story, of love, loss, and lots (and lots) of the gushing red stuff.

Detective Jack Foster rejoins the police department after a traumatic incident to take over the investigation of what appears to be mere political blackmail. Soon, however, he's faced with the discovery of a gruesome ritual murder that took place in a sealed room, from which no one could have gotten in or out without being seen. Along with his new partner, Harvey Whitman, an expert on cults, Foster dives deep into the shadows of the city of Arkham.

The case will get even darker when they find out it is related to three witches that escaped the Salem trials in 1693, and a conspiracy that could put an end to the world as we know it.

Welcome to the second week of February and another packed week of new releases, even though none of them are AAA titles. The major release this week comes from the creators of Little Nightmares and to no surprise, we're talking a co-op horror adventure. The week kicks off with a bad bout of the Monday's, followed by some artifact hunting and a trip to Japan. Next up we have some motorcycle racing, followed by a sequel of a rather crazy game on alien planets. On top of all of that, we have a few extra games that didn't quite make the list, but that we reckon some of you might be interested in.

Reanimal / This week's major release / Friday 13 February
The original creators of Little Nightmares & Little Nightmares II have returned to take you on a more terrifying journey than ever before. In this co-op horror adventure game, you play as a brother & sister who go through hell to rescue their missing friends. Exploring by boat and on land, you must use your wits to survive, work together to escape the hellish island, and the dark secret that haunts you. Steam link

During today's Nintendo Direct, SQUARE ENIX announced PARANORMASIGHT: The Mermaid's Curse, the second installment in the series, following the cult hit PARANORMASIGHT: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo, is coming to Nintendo Switch and other major platforms on Feb. 19. The company also revealed that FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH, the acclaimed sequel and second game in the FINAL FANTASY VII remake series, is coming to Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox on PC on June 3.

In addition to these exciting announcements, the Nintendo Direct also debuted a new trailer for the upcoming action-RPG The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, which is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and other platforms on June 18.

Asthenia is a dark fantasy adventure set in a decaying otherworld plagued by a mysterious corrupting disease. Players step into a bleak dimension ruled by ancient entities, shaped by loss, and slowly collapsing under the weight of an endless war.

You play as Adam, an ordinary man cast into this world alongside other humans. To survive, Adam must confront distorted foes, uncover tainted artifacts, and navigate hostile environments ranging from abandoned towns and industrial ruins to forgotten temples. Resources are scarce, danger is constant, and every decision carries weight as Adam searches for answers, and a way back to the one he loves.

Indie developer The Game Bakers (Haven, Furi) are excited to release their highly anticipated survival climber Cairn today on PlayStation 5, Steam, GoG and EGS. The new launch trailer reveals more of the journey that awaits pro climber Aava as she attempts the first ascent of Mount Kami, and presents Cairn as more than a climbing game: a gripping adventure rich in exploration and suspense for anyone ready to follow a climber on the verge of legend.

With over 700,000 wishlists and a demo rated 99% on Steam after 600,000 downloads, Cairn has resonated with players ahead of today's release. Cairn's regular edition is priced $29.99 and launches with a 10% launch discount. A Deluxe Edition, featuring a Kami travel guide by comic book artist Mathieu Bablet and exclusive keepsakes from Aava's journey, is also available for $36.99 on both platforms.

We've set our coordinates and warmed the lasers; your time is officially up! The INCREDIBLE INVASION OF PLANET EARTH STARTS NOW! EARTH MUST DIE IS OUT NOW! We've been double- and triple-checking the lovely scenery, making sure the aliens all behave themselves at the orgy, and filling the Milkipedia with all sorts of random information, so we're now FINALLY READY to invite you on the biggest space adventure this side of planet Tyryth. It's also FULLY STEAM DECK COMPATIBLE, so you can reclaim your throne from wherever you happen to be—Earth or otherwise!

It sure has been a hectic but amazing 24 hours since we—Size Five Games—launched Earth Must Die, we have been showered with your endless support, so for that we wanted to say a huge thank you! We've had some great reviews so far that have given us a good laugh, and we're super close to 50! If you're enjoying the game, please do leave us a review, and let us know your favorite jokes and gags (why is it the alien orgy?)

Reigns: The Witcher is the latest iteration of the smash-hit swipe-'em up series that puts a fresh twist on the beloved story of monster slayer Geralt of Rivia. Told from the dramatic perspective of famed bard Dandelion, players will reimagine the White Wolf's legendary tales through quick decisions that carry weight across the Continent in thousands of narrative combinations. With a first look at gameplay revealed in the Reigns: The Witcher Reveal Trailer, players swipe left or right to determine Geralt's actions: advise a villager against hunting a beast, or humor them at the risk of their own life? Few choices will have clear consequences, and players must choose wisely to keep the story—and Geralt—alive.

Navigating a moral maze of stories, overcoming combat minigames, and meeting familiar faces like Yennefer of Vengerberg, Triss Merigold, and Vesemir are all part of Dandelion's quest to become a legendary bard. Level up his career to unlock new plotlines, complete Inspirations, and tell a true epic that will live forever.

Max and Chloe changed my life. It's the end of March 2015. Life is Strange Episode 2 has just dropped, to a groundswell of press and player excitement. The shocking, determinant fate of Kate Marsh on the Blackwell rooftop reverberates far and wide. Curious, I pick up the game. The exquisite blend of everyday life, supernatural powers, small-town mystery and indie needle drops enchants me immediately. I fell hard for Life is Strange—and haven't stopped falling since.

I was working at Titan Comics then, and after the first game came to an end, I didn't stop pitching a comic continuation until we launched "Life is Strange" #1 in November 2018—the further adventures of Max and Chloe, down one particular timeline. Max and Chloe changed my life again. From that comic, I unexpectedly got the chance to join Square Enix itself, becoming part of the Life is Strange Brand team, getting to work on the series alongside countless colleagues, developers, and talent from all over the world—some of whom have been on the journey since the very beginning. Many, including the wonderful developers at Deck Nine Games, had a similar story to mine: they met Max and Chloe and were forever changed.

Hey PC and console players! With Escape from Ever After launching fairly soon, we thought now's the perfect time to dive into what makes this game tick. So, if you've ever wondered what happens when classic storybook heroes get stuck in a soul-crushing office job, you're about to find out. Escape from Ever After is a Paper Mario-inspired RPG that takes the hero's journey and tosses it straight into corporate bureaucracy. It's equal parts adventure game, turn-based combat, and workplace satire—and it's weirder than it sounds.

Meet Flynt Buckler, your typical storybook hero out to settle the score with his nemesis, Tinder the dragon. But when he finally reaches her castle, things get weird. The fire-breathing villain he expected? Nowhere to be found. Instead, her once-majestic fortress has been gutted and rebuilt as a soulless office complex, complete with fluorescent lighting, mandatory coffee breaks, and employees trapped in the worst kind of grind.

Greetings, Terranoids! The lasers have been aligned, the coordinates triangulated, and all the go buttons are finally flashing and ready for the INCREDIBLE INVASION OF PLANET EARTH. We will be (crash) landing on Steam—JANUARY 27th, 2026. The whole team—at Size Five Games—has been hard at work making sure jokes land in all our languages, setting up bars for small blue aliens and looping the orgy room (just to make sure it works!), and we're now ready to invite you on the biggest space adventure this side of planet Tyryth.

Want an early peek at what's in store? We have a BRAND-NEW DEMO you can play RIGHT NOW. This is EARTH MUST DIE. These moronic Terranoids think they can just roll in here and take over my beautiful Tyrythian kingdom? The kingdom that I built from the ground up with my bare hands, and only sort of inherited from my dear, sweet, extremely dead father? This is complete bullsh*t, and I'm going to make them very dead.

Ready yourself for war and pre-order Disciples: Domination now! Kalypso Media and Artefacts Studio invite fans to claim their place on the battlefield by securing their digital copy of the dark-fantasy strategy RPG with turn-based combat ahead of the official release on 12th February 2026.

Disciples: Domination will be available as both a Standard Edition (€49.99 / $49.99 / £44.99) and a Deluxe Edition (€59.99 / $59.99 / £54.99). Rulers who pre-order either edition will unlock the Corruption Skins Pack, a set of cosmetics imbued with the corrupted mana surging through Nevendaar.

HI, WE'RE THE ENCLAVE. The GRAND REVEAL is here! We kept our promise, we cooked and now is the time to unveil our "new" project: the dream-like big brother of BLACKSHARD. HYPNOS is a first-person adventure and exploration game set within a new megastructure described in the Maze Chronicles, a Black Shard of Onyx, hidden beneath the roots of the Forest of Destiny. The Enclave is at work, supported by Redlock Studio and once again featuring the talents of ALT236 and AL9000.

This time, you play as a man named Choron, an Other on his quest to the edges of Dream. Those who have not played BLACKSHARD need not worry, as you will be transported to a new world, allowing you to grasp the entire plot. However, walkers of the Labyrinth will recognize the signs, concepts, some characters and intertwined patterns. After all, some of you are already walking the Path of the Eternal Return.

22cans, led by legendary game creator Peter Molyneux, today announced that Masters of Albion will launch on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 18:00 BST, exclusively on PC via Steam. A brand-new release date trailer showcases the game's unique blend of cosy creativity by day and brutal survival by night.

Built by a team that includes legends of the industry, Mark Healey, Russell Shaw, Iain Wright and Kareem Ettouney, who were key in developing Dungeon Keeper, Black & White, and Fable, Masters of Albion reimagines the god game for today. Blending strategy, simulation, town management, and real-time defense, the game gives players extraordinary freedom to play the game the way they want to play it.

Dear Detectives, we are absolutely thrilled to officially announce: Confidential Killings has officially launched! If you have successfully cracked the mysteries in Return of the Obra Dinn, or The Case of the Golden Idol, a brand-new challenge awaits! A series of murders has shocked Hollywood! You will play as a sharp-eyed detective, putting your skills to the test: investigate crime scenes, search for clues, and unravel the mystery. Who is pulling the strings behind these confidential killings?

We are both excited and nervous right now. We built Confidential Killings with a huge passion for deduction games, and we truly appreciate all your anticipation and support! We'll keep polishing and improving the game to deliver the best possible detective experience. Thank you again for being with us.

Hello, friends. Pathologic 3 is out! We've wanted to say these words for so long—and you've wanted to hear them. So here it is. Welcome to the Town-on-Gorkhon. In this psychological horror game, you are a doctor with only 12 days to save a town from a mysterious plague. Make ruthless decisions and diagnose with precision. Shape the town's future and rewrite the past. Hold yourself together while it all falls apart.

Release discount
As we mentioned before, a 20% launch discount is available for the next two weeks. And if you own Pathologic 2 or Pathologic Classic, you can get an additional 15% off by purchasing the game via one of the bundles below.

It'll still be another week until we start seeing some bigger game releases, which means we have another fairly slow week of new games ahead of use. This week's biggest release involves you working as a TSA agent of sorts, except you'll be screening for zombies. If that's not your thing, how about a game about getting turned green and using your tongue to get around? Still not it? What about an RPG with Minecraft style graphics? Maybe being a train conductor is more your style? How about an action JRPG? Regardless, we're ending this week with a psychological horror game, for those of you that are into that kind of thing.

Quarantine Zone: The Last Check / This week's major release / Monday 12 January
Armed with advanced screening tools and your own instincts, you must decide who gets through and who stays behind. One wrong choice could let the infection slip past your post. But holding the line is only the beginning. You'll need to manage scarce resources, reinforce defenses, and keep your camp alive as chaos intensifies with each passing day. Steam link

The January full moon, also known as the Full Wolf Moon, is the ideal time for Rebel Wolves, together with Bandai Namco Entertainment, to share a special video, giving players another taste of what awaits them when the game launches in 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

The latest teaser shows new characters who will play a key role in the adventure, as well as previously unseen locations from Vale Sangora - a mysterious region of the Carpathian Mountains that hides many secrets, waiting to be discovered by players. This video features gameplay captured from the current PC beta version of the game.

Welcome to the first full week of 2026 and we kick off the week with a survival horror game where you have to save a town from a plague as this week's major release. If that's not your thing, then we have a co-op game in a desert world, an alien world base building game, an MMORPG set in an alternative Viking age, some old time farming back in the days of Egypt and finally a team based shooter where you can cloak. Not the worst start we've had to the new year when it comes to game releases, but keep in mind that CES kicks off next week as well, so you might be too busy reading news here on TPU to have time for games.

Pathologic 3 / This week's major release / Friday 9 January
In this psychological horror game, you are a doctor with only 12 days to save a town from a mysterious plague. Make ruthless decisions and diagnose with precision. Shape the town's future and rewrite the past. Hold yourself together while it all falls apart. Steam link

Happy New Year, even though technically almost half of this coming week is still part of the current year. This week we have a very meagre lineup of games for you, but it's still a smidgen better than last year's. We kick off with some carnival fun, then we go modern retro, followed by some sword fighting, some turn based retro JRPG-style and end the week with a 2D/3D adventure.

Carnival Massacre / Monday 29 December
Drawing heavily from classic survival horror tropes, Carnival Massacre takes players on a haunting quest in a cursed theme park. Explore your surroundings, manage your messy inventory, solve puzzles and kill the four ringleaders of the park. Steam link

Welcome to the last full week of 2025 and for once there are actually a few game releases this time of the year, even though there's nothing that really stands out. We kick off the week with an Asian ARPG, which is followed by some space pirate cleansing, some taxi driving, a prison break, some disco and finally a trip to Colombia. Have a great holiday week, although we'll be back before the new year, since week one starts this side of the new year.

Duet Night Abyss / This week's major release / Tuesday 23 December
Duet Night Abyss is a fantasy adventure RPG with a high degree of freedom developed by Hero Games' Pan Studio. The game features "Multiple Weapon Loadouts x 3D Combat" at its core, and tells the story of "Demons" from dual perspectives. Steam link

Hunted Cow Games, the Scottish indie studio behind one of the longest-running browser MMORPGs in gaming history, today announced Fallen Sword II, a cross-platform RPG inspired by their cult classic that has captivated millions of players since 2006. The game is set for release in Q3 2026 on PC and mobile platforms, and is available to wishlist now on Steam.

A Legacy Forged in Scotland
When Hunted Cow launched Fallen Sword from their tiny Elgin office in December 2006, the team could never have predicted its meteoric rise, gaining over 250,000 players in just three months. By the end of its first year, over one million adventurers had signed up to explore the world of Erildath.

Star Wars: Galactic Racer is prepping its engines for launch, bringing a runs-based, high-stakes reinvention of racing to the Star Wars galaxy in 2026. Launching on PlayStation 5 (PS5), Xbox Series X|S, and PC, Star Wars: Galactic Racer is the debut game from AAA development studio Fuse Games - led by former Criterion Games GM Matt Webster - in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games and publisher Secret Mode.

Star Wars: Galactic Racer introduces players to The Galactic League, an unsanctioned racing circuit born in the lawless Outer Rim, where the galaxy's best pilots battle in dangerous races where only the bold survive. Slam, shunt, and takedown rivals as you pilot different classes of repulsorcraft each with distinct physics and playstyles. Speed across new and iconic Star Wars planets, where branching routes and varied environments ensure no two races play the same.

Capcom Co., Ltd. today announced that sci-fi action-adventure game PRAGMATA, a completely new IP, is scheduled for release on April 24, 2026. PRAGMATA is a new type of sci-fi action-adventure game mixing puzzle and action elements. In the game, which takes place on the moon in a near-future world, the spacesuit-clad Hugh and android girl Diana cooperate while fighting their way back to Earth. By bringing the title to Nintendo Switch 2 in addition to PlayStation 5 system, Xbox Series X|S and PC, Capcom looks to further advance its multi-platform strategy and expand its user base. Moreover, a playable demo of the game will be released first on PC starting today, December 12, to further convey the appeal of the title. The company hopes that players look forward to PRAGMATA, which has already garnered acclaim for its playable demos at global events, including Tokyo Game Show 2025, one of the largest game shows.

Capcom remains firmly committed to satisfying the expectations of all users by leveraging its industry leading game development capabilities in order to create highly entertaining gameplay experiences.