PlayStation 5's 2026 indie lineup is stacked! Coffee Talk Tokyo serves calm chats with supernatural patrons. Fishbowl blends heartfelt narrative with puzzles in a coming-of-age tale. Hela offers cozy co-op potion-brewing and village-helping adventures both locally and online.

Replaced's launch has been delayed again, now set for April 14, 2026. Sad Cat Studios says the game is technically done but needs extra polish and stability after player feedback from the Steam Demo. The small team is focused on delivering their full vision with this final tweak.

Despite the Highguard website going dark since February 2026, a developer confirms the game is far from dead. The team is prioritizing new content and updates over the site, pushing back rumors of a shutdown after a rocky launch and staff cuts.

Embark Studios is dropping the Shrouded Sky update for ARC Raiders on February 24, 2026, featuring six new content additions. A cryptic teaser hints at intense wind effects that may alter maps or introduce airborne threats. Get ready for a fresh challenge on launch day!

Escape from Tarkov's early 2026 roadmap teases a fresh boss character arriving in Q2 via a major in-game event. Patch 1.0.4.0 targets fixes and improvements, while 1.0.5.0 brings this mysterious boss to shake up the battlegrounds. More content, including a Scav-focused DLC, is on the horizon.

God of War: Sons of Sparta, a retro side-scrolling Metroidvania on PS5, lands with mixed reviews and a 69 Metacritic score—the lowest in the series. Despite criticism for lacking standout qualities, it's selling strong, hinting at solid player interest beyond the critics.

Highguard's official website went offline amid major layoffs at Wildlight Entertainment, which confirmed cuts earlier this month. Reports also reveal Tencent as a newly disclosed investor in the game. Despite the site outage, Highguard remains playable with updates ongoing.

Bungie's Marathon Collector's Edition is now up for preorder, packed in a hex box with a lenticular poster, LED-lit Runner statue, silkworm miniature, art cards, and patch. No disc included—game comes as a digital code. Priced at $229.99, launches March 6, 2026.

Stalcraft: X kicks off the Order from the Mainland event Feb 18, featuring layered rewards, new side quests, and a Final Season Pack. Score exclusive CheyTac M200 Intervention weapons, animated stickers, and limited charms before regional supplies run out!

Sony may push the PlayStation 6 launch to 2028 or even 2029 due to rising chip and RAM costs fueled by AI demand. This would extend the PS5's lifecycle to 8 or 9 years, with ongoing support and mid-cycle upgrades like a possible PS5 Pro keeping the console relevant longer.

Valve alerts buyers that Steam Deck stock could be spotty as memory and storage shortages impact supply, especially for OLED models with 512GB and 1TB. The LCD model is discontinued, and delays hit new hardware plans, making availability uncertain for the foreseeable future.

Styx returns with Blades of Greed, shifting to a sprawling open world across three regions packed with vertical traversal and secrets. New Quartz powers like mind control shake up stealth tactics, while story threads from before push you deeper into goblin mischief and chaos.

Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile will shut down its servers on April 17, 2026, less than two years after launch. Activision confirmed the end of the mobile battle royale, with no refunds or cosmetic transfers, as the game struggled with performance and player retention.

Tekken 8 just got an emergency update fixing the Season 3 Pass purchase glitch that blocked in-game store access. No gameplay changes, but be sure to save your replays before updating—some replay data might be lost. Bandai Namco confirmed the fix on social media.

Mewgenics smashes records with a peak of 115,428 concurrent players, dethroning Hades II as the top roguelike on Steam. Despite being early in development, the indie hit from Edmund McMillen is off to a flying start. Can it keep the momentum going?

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 will keep its stunning graphics intact across all platforms, says director Naoki Hamaguchi. The team tailors performance to each device but won't sacrifice visual quality, targeting high-end visuals first before optimizing for others. Unreal Engine 4 remains the engine.

Diablo 4 is getting a Solo Self Found mode after the Lord of Hatred expansion drops. This no-trading, no-boosts mode forces players to rely solely on their own loot and crafting. Blizzard hasn't announced when exactly it'll launch but promises it's coming post-expansion.

YAPYAP smashes half a million sales in its debut week on Steam. This co-op horror game lets players cast spells via microphone to siege enemy wizard towers. Developer Maison Bap is now focusing on bug fixes and future content after this explosive launch.

Akali and Senna are joining 2XKO with fresh designs and gameplay tweaks. Akali's model is sleeker, while Senna's Wraith mode turns her into a rushdown fighter. Riot is also testing local duo co-op and boosting competitive support, though no release dates are set yet.

Apex Legends' Ranked mode is evolving with a new system blending Dropships and Drop Zones, set to launch next week. Respawn will monitor feedback closely and tweak the experience over time, promising clearer UI updates and ongoing improvements.

Apex Legends patched a glitch causing missing home-screen tabs and incorrect currency displays for some players. This UI fix comes after recent updates focused on legends and platform tweaks, with no changes to gameplay or balance. Dive back in and enjoy your weekend grind!

Kingdom Come: Deliverance's next-gen update is live on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, boosting visuals and adding 60 FPS. The free upgrade for current owners coincides with the 5 million copies milestone of Kingdom Come 2, plus new anniversary features and a fresh trailer.

Nioh 3's latest patch partly resolves a bug that sometimes blocked elixir use during fights, ensuring you can heal when it counts. The update also fixes weapon switching glitches, a deflection crash, and improves overall stability.

Xbox Game Pass backs Rainbow Six Siege's first official 1v1 tournament in a decade with the 1V1 NOW circuit. Over 3,200 players competed globally for a spot in the Paris finals at Six Invitational, battling for a $5K prize on February 14-15 at the Adidas Arena.

Ghost of Yōtei's free Legends co-op DLC drops March 10 with patch 1.5, introducing 2-player story missions, 4-player Survival mode, and unique Blessings and Curses. April adds a Raid against the Dragon and Lord Saito. Four classes unlock new combat styles—gear up and team up!

Early Access Hotfix 108-1 for Dark and Darker fixes a bug that stopped the Goblin Merchant quest from showing up. If you missed the quest during your run, this update should clear the issue. Stay tuned for more updates on social channels.

Marvel Rivals kicks off Season 6.5 with new hero Elsa Bloodstone, the Monster Kingdom event, and a Valentine's parade featuring Rogue and Gambit. Join the first Monster Kingdom Championship, grab new cosmetics, emotes, and limited-time Twitch Drops starting February 13, 2026.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 dominated the 2026 DICE Awards, snagging Game of the Year and four other wins out of 23 categories. Ghost of Yōtei and Death Stranding 2 also walked away with multiple awards in the ceremony voted on by 30,000 industry pros.

Beast of Reincarnation, Game Freak's new action RPG, hits PS5 on August 4. Play as Emma and her dog Koo in a post-apocalyptic Japan, exploring and battling in a unique one-person, one-dog adventure. Physical and digital editions launch day one.

Konami unveiled Rev. NOiR, a new JRPG for PS5, during Sony's February 2026 State of Play. Produced by Nobuki Kadoi, the game promises classic JRPG themes like friendship and growth. This early teaser hints at more details coming soon.

Remedy confirms full production on Max Payne 1 and 2 remakes but reveals Rockstar controls all updates and marketing. With Rockstar focused on GTA VI, fans should expect scarce news until Rockstar decides to share more. Meanwhile, community mods keep the spirit alive.

EA Sports FC 26's 1.4.3 update fixes delayed timing on Finesse Shots, restoring smooth, precise finishes. The small patch, out now on current and last-gen consoles, tackles slow shot registration to improve gameplay responsiveness. Player feedback drives ongoing tweaks.

Blizzard's latest Midnight pre-patch hotfixes fix accidental PvP flagging from spells like Mage's Ice Lance, bring back the Harvesting Hatchet so players can relearn Find Lumber, and restore proper gold rewards for World Quests—ending unexpected PvP and reward issues.

World War Z's February 12 hotfix (patch 1.73) targets The Walking Dead crossover, patching gameplay, audio, visual, and stability issues. This small update follows earlier crash fixes and arrives after the free Heavy Ordinance content dropped last September.

Arc Raiders smashed expectations with over 14 million copies sold and nearly 1 million players online simultaneously. Since its Oct 2025 launch, it's maintained top spots on Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox, boasting 6 million weekly active users and strong retention.

Crimson Desert drops March 19, promising a rich open world with deep camp building, farming, and dynamic NPC interactions. Manage your base, craft gear, and customize characters and mounts in a sprawling world rivaling The Witcher 3 and Red Dead Redemption 2.

A new DLSS Enabler mod lets any DX12 GPU simulate DLSS 4 Multi-Frame Generation, bringing Nvidia RTX 50-series features to older NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel cards. It won't match native quality but boosts frame rates in supported games like Cyberpunk 2077.

Mewgenics explodes on Steam with nearly 84K concurrent players, smashing Binding of Isaac's peak and closing in on Hades 2's 113K record. After 14 years in development, the roguelike hit half a million sales in 36 hours, making a huge mark in the genre's history.

OpenAI now estimates ChatGPT users' ages based on activity patterns and may ask for ID verification if it can't confirm they're 18+. Verified adults can bypass some safety limits. Italy users must verify within 60 days or lose access to certain features.

Norwegian retailer Komplett will give parents a free copy of GTA 6 if their baby is born on the game's planned release date, November 19, 2026. The offer was teased on Instagram and in a railway ad, linking the due date to babies conceived now.

Widlight slashes most of Highguard's dev team weeks after launch as player numbers nosedive from nearly 100K to just 3,600 on Steam. Rapid content patches didn't stop the exodus, leaving many developers job hunting. No official comment from Widlight yet.

No Man's Sky's 6.2 update Remnant introduces the Gravitino Coil—a gravity gun for magnetizing and launching objects—plus scrap hauling and Waste Processing Plants. New Colossus upgrades and a limited-time expedition bring fresh challenges and rewards.

Embark Studios quickly patched ARC Raiders to shut down an ammo duplication exploit that let players rack up unlimited bullets and grenades. The hotfix also fixes missing Headwinds quests—just restart your game; no download needed.

Marvel Rivals' February 13 patch revamps hero balance with health and damage boosts for Venom, cooldown cuts for Duelists and Vanguards, and a new short flight for Adam Warlock. Expect the Fantastic Four Team-Up gone, replaced by Invisible Woman and Doctor Strange's new Psionic Vortex combo!

The Pokémon GO Truck is rolling into EUIC 2026 at London's ExCeL from Feb 13-15, open all day with swag, meetups, and special raids. No badge needed—just show up for exclusive goodies and community events. Which meetup should we spotlight most?

Black Myth: Zhong Kui's latest Lunar New Year trailer hints at a PS5 release, with Sony tagging the video as a PS5 game. Game Science confirms plans for PC and all major consoles, continuing their multi-platform strategy after Black Myth: Wukong's success. No release date yet.

The First Descendant's Feb 12 patch nerfs Gley's Blood and Iron Rampage, fixing range and wall penetration issues. Dia's skills and controls get smoother for better combos. Weapon buffs and bug fixes also arrive, plus player rewards and a Lunar New Year login event.

Grasshopper Manufacture is gearing up for another game release in 2026. After launching ROMEO IS A DEAD MAN, studio head Suda51 teased a surprise announcement but kept details under wraps, urging fans to stay tuned for more news soon.

Midnight 12.0.1 pre-patch cuts gold rewards from World Quests and other sources like Skyriding purses. Players notice no more gold lines in quest tooltips, only items and tokens remain. It's unclear if this is a bug or intentional economy tweak as the expansion launch nears.

Arc Raiders' Shared Watch event (Feb 10–24) rewards players for focusing on Arc machine combat instead of PvP. Earn Merits by damaging or killing Arc enemies during regular matches to unlock cosmetics, blueprints, and the exclusive Scrappy outfit. Team up and target big Arc spawns to progress fast!