The latest stories from the gaming world
Revealed at the June 9 Nintendo Direct, Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 22, 2026 - a self-contained story that returns the tactics series to classic grid-based, turn-based combat.
In a post-reveal Q&A, producer Yoshiaki Hirabayashi confirmed Capcom will make some story changes to Resident Evil Veronica so it fits cleanly into the modern remake timeline - sitting just after RE2 and RE3 and leading into RE4 - with the acclaimed RE2 remake team developing the 2027 release.
Marvel Rivals Season 8.5 launches today with Cyclops, a 275 HP Duelist whose optic beams ricochet off walls and chain between enemies, an Optic Fury ultimate that removes his visor for a devastating line blast, and a new Blast Slash team-up that supercharges Wolverine's claws.
System Era Softworks and Devolver Digital launch STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions into Early Access on June 11, 2026 - a crossplay co-op sandbox of expeditions to the planet Tephra, on Game Pass day one across PC, Xbox, PS5 and Switch 2 for $29.99.
Unrailed 2: Back on Track exits Early Access on June 11, 2026, launching its 1.0 version on PS5, Switch 2, Switch and PC for $19.99 with six biomes, bosses, Terrain Conductor custom maps and an 8-player Versus mode.
Genshin Impact Version 6.6 'Luna VII' enters Phase 2 on June 9, 2026, debuting new five-star Cryo polearm user Lohen alongside a Mavuika rerun, both running until June 30 on iOS, Android, PC and PlayStation.
Lost Castle 2 hits its 1.0 launch on June 11, 2026, leaving Early Access after 700,000-plus sales. Hunter Studio's hand-drawn beat 'em up roguelite adds the Final Story Ending, Ethereal Nightmare 4 and 5 difficulties and Third Layer Resonance for Inscriptions.
Gran Turismo 7's free Update 1.70 arrives June 11 with five new cars - including the Ferrari 499P, Porsche 963, BMW M Hybrid V8 and Peugeot 9X8 Hypercars - plus a new menu and Le Mans circuit events.
The medieval survival town-builder Bellwright hit PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on June 9, 2026, adding the new 10 sq km Halmare Isles map, fresh quests and a Loyalty and Faction system. It remains in Early Access.
Square Enix revealed Final Fantasy Resonance, the first HD-2D Final Fantasy and a ground-up reimagining of Brave Exvius' opening arc, launching October 22, 2026 on Switch 2, Switch, PS5, Xbox and PC with turn-based combat.
NIKKE's tokusatsu-inspired Ark Ranger update arrives June 11 on PC and mobile, adding new SSR character Ark Black, a fully voiced story event and a new Moran costume.
Firefly revealed Stronghold 4 at the PC Gaming Show - a back-to-basics Unreal Engine 5 prequel with a voiced 22-mission campaign, 8-player multiplayer and a free Steam demo on June 23.