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Bellring Games and Skystone Games released the dark fantasy PvPvE extraction action RPG Mistfall Hunter on July 30 for PC via Steam and Microsoft Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The game is also available on Xbox Game Pass from day one. Players take the role of Gold Hunters, revived by a mysterious girl named Tia, who must collect sand gold and loot from a blighted land consumed by a golden fog while fending off monsters and rival hunters. Death means losing all carried equipment and loot. The game supports solo play or three-player co-op teams. Season 1, Soulhunt, launched alongside the release, tasking players with stopping the Valga tribe's plot to create a false god. The standard edition costs 3,150 yen, and the deluxe edition costs 5,100 yen. A 10 percent off sale runs until August 13. The open beta held in June during Steam Next Fest drew over 430,000 players. At launch, Steam concurrent users peaked around 22,000, but user reviews are mixed, with complaints about server latency, performance stuttering, and crashes.
5d ago
Bethesda Game Studios' labor union, OneBGS, announced on its official Bluesky account that it has taken legal action against the studio over severance terms given to laid-off employees. The layoffs, affecting dozens of workers in Canada who worked on the Fallout and The Elder Scrolls series, were first communicated via video call on July 6, 2026, with employment initially set to continue until September while the union and company discussed severance. However, on July 17, the same day Bethesda announced future developments for both franchises, affected employees received an email notification stating they would receive only the legally minimum severance pay, including pay in lieu of statutory notice and unused vacation pay, without union negotiation. Affected workers also lost group benefits at that point. OneBGS stated that this response violates Canadian labor law and that it has initiated legal proceedings. The union commented that while Xbox and Bethesda generate large profits from their workforce, workers are being discarded, and it aims to end the cycle where employees bear the cost of management's decisions.
5d ago
The week of July 27 to August 2, 2026, sees a slate of major releases across platforms. Leading the lineup is 'Halo: Campaign Evolved', a Unreal Engine 5 remake of the original 2001 campaign, launching July 29 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S at 7,900 yen. It includes 10 original missions plus three new ones, 4-player online co-op with cross-play, and a Campaign Remix mode with randomized modifiers. Early reviews are positive, with Metascores of 81 on PS5 and 84 on Xbox Series X as of July 26, though the lack of competitive multiplayer drew some criticism. Also releasing July 30 is 'Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition', an enhanced version for the new console. The same day sees the extraction shooter 'Mistfall Hunter' on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, along with 'BLUE REFLECTION Quartet: The Miracle of the Girls' (7,480 yen), 'Culdcept the First', 'Volcano Princess', 'TATSUJIN EXTREME', and 'Honoboshi no Niwa'. On July 31, dark fantasy action RPG 'The Relic: First Guardian' arrives on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. The week's releases span genres from FPS and RPG to puzzle and simulation, with several titles also available on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2.
Jul 22
Xplored launched a Gamefound campaign for Hoxfall, a cooperative board game using the Teburu digital-linked system. The 50,000 euro goal was met in under 22 minutes. The game is an original IP, set in a Nevada underground facility where players escape mutant swarms. It does not support Japanese, and shipping to Japan is unconfirmed.
Jul 21
Koei Tecmo Games opened digital pre-orders on July 21 for the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Complete Edition, the dark Three Kingdoms action RPG developed by Team NINJA. The game is set for release on September 3, 2026, priced at 7,480 yen. The Complete Edition bundles the base game with all three DLC packs: Battle of Zhongyuan, Little Conqueror of Jiangdong, and Storm of Jingzhou. It also includes new weapon types (gauntlets, long sword, whip), additional scenarios for Cao Cao, Sun Ce, and Liu Bei's forces, expanded stage difficulty, the endgame content Thousand-Mile Journey of the Demon Realm, and collaboration equipment and stages from NARAKA: BLADEPOINT, Lies of P, and Nioh 2. The Switch 2 version supports both online and local multiplayer for up to three players. Pre-order bonuses include the Azure Dragon, Vermilion Bird, and White Tiger battle armor sets, plus the Historical Records item that reveals flag locations on the minimap. A limited-time Black Tortoise Battle Armor Set will be distributed to Switch 2 version owners until September 30, 2026. The sequel, Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember, is planned for early 2027 on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Jul 17
Bethesda Game Studios released a statement detailing its upcoming projects, including remastered versions of Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas. The studio also confirmed a new Fallout project with Obsidian Entertainment, a prequel expansion for Fallout 76 titled 'Raven Rock', and that Fallout 5 is in pre-production. The Elder Scrolls VI remains the main development focus, using the new Creation Engine 3.
Jul 17
Bethesda Game Studios published a detailed status update on its official X account on July 17, 2026, covering the development pipeline for its major franchises. The studio confirmed that Fallout 5 has entered pre-production and is being built using Creation Engine 3, the same engine powering Starfield and The Elder Scrolls VI. In addition, remastered versions of Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas are in development. Bethesda also announced a new, unannounced Fallout project being co-developed with Obsidian Entertainment, the original creator of Fallout: New Vegas. The Elder Scrolls VI remains the studio's top priority, with development proceeding as planned. For Fallout 76, a major expansion called Raven Rock, set as a prequel to Fallout 3, is scheduled for 2027. The Fallout TV series is in production for a third season, and Fallout Shelter is receiving a new season of content. Bethesda stated that this year's Fallout Day broadcast will not be streamed, but a live event in Washington, D.C. is planned for 2027 to mark the series' 30th anniversary.
Jul 17
At BilibiliWorld 2026, Chinese publisher 4Divinity let attendees play two action games: Sword Sage: Awakening, a Xianxia title with a parry-counter system, and A Whisper of Fall: Jinyiwei, an RPG set in the late Ming Dynasty. Both are pitched as appealing to FromSoftware fans.
Jul 14
A Whisper of Fall: Jinyiwei, a martial arts espionage action RPG set in the late Ming Dynasty, was playable at Bilibili World 2026. The trial focused solely on combat, teaching parry, deflection, and technique switching. Players faced a two-phase boss fight against a Jinyiwei officer who transforms into a fire-wielding enemy.
Jul 13
After roughly ten years in Steam Early Access, the space combat game Angels Fall First has officially launched version 1.0. Developed by Strangely Interactive, the game combines space dogfights, infantry battles, and ship boarding. It supports up to 64 players and has earned a 'Very Positive' user rating on Steam. The game's concept dates back to 2005, and it originally began as a mod for Homeworld before moving to Unreal Tournament. It won third place in Epic Games' Make Something Unreal contest in 2009 and entered Early Access in October 2015.
Jul 13
The 1-on-1 competitive shooter ROUNDS, developed by Landfall, is on sale for 335 yen (half off) on Steam until July 27. The game holds an Overwhelmingly Positive rating from over 35,000 reviews. Its core mechanic gives the losing player an upgrade each round, enabling increasingly absurd gun builds. Landfall is known for TABS and the 2025 co-op climbing game PEAK.
Jul 13
GeekOut has officially released the action RPG 'MythFall' for Roblox on July 11, 2026. Developed in partnership with Dentsu, Kodansha Creator's Lab, and Cosmos Games, the game features an original IP by manga artist Hiji Fujimura. It offers a battle system with parry, guard, and evasion, three weapon categories, and a world that expands in stages from island to island. The game is designed as a long-term operation title with continuous updates.
Jul 12
Bandai Spirits released five new Plano-saurus model kits from the Gachikoseibutsu-bu line on July 11, 2026. The lineup includes Tyrannosaurus 1915 and Spinosaurus 1915, which recreate outdated scientific reconstructions, plus a Pachyrhinosaurus with optional horn parts. Two Tyrannosaurus variants feature tropical rainforest and snowy region color schemes, the latter using a new Mineral Injection technology to simulate snow. All kits are snap-fit, no-tool, and include a display base.
Jul 9
In an interview with Game Spark, Quad Head co-founder Tim discussed the cooperative mining action game Pratfall, released on PC on April 20. The game's success exceeded the developer's expectations, prompting a review of initial plans. Tim highlighted positive player feedback, an active mod community, and plans for incremental updates from the four-person team.
Jul 9
The Steam Summer Sale on Steam includes discounts on multiple Obsidian Entertainment titles. Fallout: New Vegas is 50% off at 550 yen, and its Ultimate edition is 60% off at 879 yen. Other discounted games include The Outer Worlds 2, Avowed, Pentiment, and Grounded. The sale runs until July 10 at 2 a.m. Japan time.
Jul 9
Obsidian Entertainment has laid off 52 employees, about 25% of its workforce, as part of a broader Xbox restructuring. Multiple unannounced projects, including the sequel to the fantasy RPG Avowed, have been canceled. The studio is now redirecting resources toward a new game in the Fallout series, with Josh Sawyer, the director of Fallout: New Vegas, expected to lead development. Bethesda Game Studios is slated to co-develop the project, though the plan is not yet finalized. The layoffs and cancellations follow Microsoft's July 6 announcement of 4,800 company-wide cuts, with 1,600 in the Xbox division. Bloomberg reported that Avowed 2 was progressing smoothly and an announcement was expected within a year. The new strategy prioritizes major franchises, and the Fallout IP is considered a key asset. Other projects, such as downloadable content for The Outer Worlds 2 and Grounded 2, will continue. Obsidian has a deep history with the Fallout series, including the return of writer John Gonzalez in January 2025 and the involvement of co-creator Tim Cain in an unannounced title.
Jul 8
Dark Point Games released a new trailer and opened playtest registration for Brightfall, an open-world survival roguelite set on a cursed 17th-century island. The game supports 1-4 player co-op, features light-based defense mechanics, and is planned for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Jul 6
Microsoft's Xbox division is undergoing a large-scale restructuring that will cut approximately 3,200 jobs over the next year, part of a broader layoff of about 4,800 employees across the company. As part of the reorganization, ZeniMax Media will shift its strategy to focus on major franchises including Fallout, The Elder Scrolls, DOOM, Quake, and Wolfenstein, according to a Bloomberg report cited by multiple outlets. The restructuring has hit id Software, the studio behind DOOM and Quake, particularly hard. Reports from Game Developer and Game Informer, cited by GIGAZINE and GameSpark, indicate that roughly half of id Software's staff has been laid off, with former Bethesda executive Jeff Gardiner reporting 95 layoffs out of an estimated 185 employees. Veteran developers including principal concept artist Colin Geller, animator Chris Street, and principal programmer Dustin Land have confirmed their departures. The quality assurance department was reportedly devastated. Arkane Studios in Lyon is also under review, with Microsoft considering strategic options including a sale or spin-out, though French labor laws may slow the process. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma told employees in an internal memo that no announced first-party titles will be cancelled.
Jul 3
The Game Business reported that Obsidian Entertainment was a target for closure in Xbox restructuring, but the article was corrected and apologized for after journalists Jason Schreier and Jez Corden denied the claim, stating Xbox plans to keep the studio.
Jun 30
Kenville announced on June 28 that the crowdfunding campaign for the Japanese edition of the Slay the Spire: The Board Game expansion Downfall has set a new all-time record for board game crowdfunding in Japan, surpassing 190 million yen as of June 30. The campaign ends at 11:59 PM on June 30.
Jun 29
California-based publisher Crossed Hearts announced four new boys-love manga licenses over the last week, all set for release in December. The titles include The Bird in the Cage Dreams, Until We Fall in Love, The King of Owls and His Troubled Attendant, and a fourth title not detailed in the announcement.
Jun 24
CI Games CEO Marek Tyminski announced on June 24 that the soulslike action RPG Lords of the Fallen II has been delayed from its planned fall 2026 release window to the first quarter of 2027. The delay is intended to move the game outside the competitive holiday period, which includes the November 19 launch of Grand Theft Auto VI. Tyminski also cited ongoing feedback from the Gameplay Feedback Team and the need for additional polish. The game is scheduled for PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. Lords of the Fallen II is a sequel to the 2023 reboot, which received mixed reviews at launch but later recovered to Mostly Positive on Steam. The sequel has approximately 14,000 followers on Steam. However, the Q1 2027 window is also becoming crowded, with titles such as Stranger Than Heaven, Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, Persona 4 Revival, and Fable already scheduled for that period.
Jun 20
Joshua Sawyer, director of Fallout: New Vegas, discussed the difficulty of designing armor systems in 3D RPGs in a YouTube video. He praised Ghost of Tsushima for its simple, three-slot system that allows cool designs, and Kingdom Come: Deliverance for its complex, layered system despite development challenges.
Jun 19
MAPPA announced during its 15th anniversary lineup reveal livestream on June 19 that it is producing a television anime adaptation of Coco Uzuki's shojo manga Fall in Love, You False Angels, set for a 2027 release. Yasutomo Okamoto directs the series, with Mariko Oka handling character design, Yōhei Yamazaki as series script supervisor, and Yuriko Waki as animation producer. The manga, which debuted in Kodansha's Dessert magazine in April 2023, won the 49th Kodansha Manga Award in the shojo category in 2025 and was nominated for the Shogakukan Manga Awards that same year. Kodansha USA publishes the English version. The story follows high school class president Otogi Katsura, who maintains a perfect angelic image while hiding her brash true personality, and her vice president Toki Ninomae, who reveals a hidden side of his own. The seventh compiled volume shipped in Japan on June 12.
Jun 18
Infolens announced on June 18 that the Fallout Pip-Boy 3000 Replica will go on sale in Japan starting at 10:00 AM on June 19. The wearable replica reproduces the Pip-Boy 3000 from Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas at a 1:1 scale. It features a die-cast metal front case, injection-molded ABS body, and memory foam cuff. The device includes an IPS LCD display that shows in-game screens such as status and maps, a clock and alarm function, and an FM radio tuner. It can also play the Fallout 4 minigame Atomic Command. A gimmick simulates monitor distortion that can be fixed by tapping the screen. The product comes with a metal display stand, USB-C charging cable, FM radio antenna cable, size adjustment cuff, spacer bar, and a RobCo hex tool. The price is 77,000 yen including tax. Sales will be conducted through the INFOLENS GEEK SHOP online, at the Ikebukuro Parco store, and at the Fallout Collection in Nagoya PARCO until June 21. The replica was developed in collaboration with The Wand Company based on the in-game 3D model.
Jun 17
Silent Hill: Townfall, developed by Screen Burn (formerly No Code), is a first-person horror game set on the fictional Scottish island of St. Amelia. It follows Simon Ordell, who uses a hand radio to navigate and solve puzzles while avoiding monsters. The game emphasizes realistic puzzles and inner dialogue over spoken lines.
Jun 17
CRG Studio announced the online servers for the free hack-and-slash ARPG Crystalfall will cease operation on July 16, 2026. The game launched in early access on April 10, 2026, after a last-minute provider change, and received a 'Very Negative' rating on Steam. An offline single-player version will remain free-to-play.
Jun 16
Bellring Games and publisher Skystone Games have released a demo for the dark fantasy PvPvE action RPG 'Mistfall Hunter' on Steam. The full game is scheduled for release on July 30, with wishlist registration open on Steam, PS Store, and Xbox Games Store. Set in forbidden lands where gods have fallen and are swallowed by golden mist, players take on the role of a hunter revived by a mysterious girl named Tia. The objective is to collect gold dust to repair the web of fate while competing against other players and AI-controlled enemies. The game features a third-person perspective with a non-targeting combat system, allowing players to aim for enemy weak points while executing combos. Six classes are available, each able to switch between two weapon types or schools, with some changes possible in real time during combat. A talent system, equipment customization via dozens of gems, and over 10 active skills enable varied build options. The game supports solo play and team formation of up to three players. Seasonal updates will introduce new classes, arcane arts, maps, equipment, and treasures. The developers have stated there are no pay-to-win elements.
Jun 13
Microsoft is reportedly planning to accelerate development of the Fallout, Elder Scrolls, and Halo series, with possible budget increases approved by CEO Satya Nadella and CFO Amy Hood, according to sources cited by The Information. The plan is part of a broader 'Xbox Reset' policy outlined by gaming division CEO Asha Sharma, which also includes workforce reductions and a review of investment policies. Budgets have not yet been finalized.
Jun 12
Good Smile Company's PLAMATEA brand is releasing the T-60 power armor from the Fallout series as a snap-fit plastic model in April 2027. The non-scale kit stands about 200mm tall, includes optional parts like a minigun and Nuka-Cola, and comes with water-slide decals for B.O.S. Knight customization. Pre-painted parts reproduce some color coding.
Jun 11
Coco Uzuki's romance manga Fall in Love, You False Angels is getting a television anime adaptation scheduled for 2027. The announcement was made on Friday via a new official X/Twitter account, accompanied by a commemorative illustration from Uzuki. The manga's seventh compiled volume, which shipped the same day in Japan, also carried the anime news on its wraparound jacket cover. The series debuted in Kodansha's Dessert magazine in April 2023 and won the 49th Kodansha Manga Award in the shojo category in 2025. It was also nominated for the Shogakukan Manga Awards that year and has ranked in the top 20 of Takarajimasha's Kono Manga ga Sugoi! guidebook for female readers multiple times. Kodansha USA Publishing has licensed the manga in English. No staff, cast, studio, or broadcast details have been announced yet.
Jun 10
Koei Tecmo Games released Ver1.305 for Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty on June 8, the game's first update since February 2024. The patch further weakens the early-game boss Zhang Liang, reducing his Spirit and HP damage in both human and demon forms while increasing the Spirit damage he takes. Player-side adjustments include easier Divine Beast gauge filling during the fight and full HP and healing item restoration after the battle.
Jun 10
Koei Tecmo Games announced the Switch2 version of Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Complete Edition will release on September 3 for 7,480 yen. The package includes the base game, all three DLC volumes, bonus armor sets, and the endgame content The Thousand-Mile Journey. A limited-time Black Tortoise Battle Armor Set is available for Switch2 owners through September 30.
Jun 8
Konami's upcoming Silent Hill game, Townfall, features a first-person perspective and a 'peek' system that lets players look around corners using a pocket TV called the CRTV. The game follows protagonist Simon Odel on the Scottish island of St. Amelia and is set for release on September 24.
Jun 7
Bethesda Softworks released a trailer for the high-difficulty battle event 'Infestations' in Fallout 76 during the Xbox Games Showcase 2026. The event features dangerous factions taking over locations in Appalachia, elite bosses with unique mutations, and 4-star legendary rewards. Fallout 76 is also coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S in late summer 2026.
Jun 6
Bellring Games announced on June 7 that the dark fantasy escape action RPG Mistfall Hunter will officially release on July 30, 2026, for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. The game is a third-person PvPvE action RPG set in a world where gods lost a war against outer gods, and players take the role of Gold Hunters, resurrected warriors who venture into mist-covered battlefields to collect treasure and survive against monsters and other players. The release date was revealed at the Future Games Show in Los Angeles. Alongside the date, the developer announced an open beta test running from June 15 to June 22 on all platforms. The test will feature the newly revealed class Wizarknight, a two-handed greatsword-wielding warrior with a decay-buff detonation combat loop, alongside five previously available classes. The open beta supports solo play and teams of up to three, offering a game experience comparable to the full version. Previous playtests peaked at around 10,000 concurrent players.
Jun 5
CI Games released the first trailer for "Lords of the Fallen II" during Summer Game Fest 2026 on June 6. The one-minute trailer shows a dark fantasy setting with soulslike combat, featuring enemies including an angel with winged hands, a kimono-clad figure, a giant dragon, and oversized weapons. The game is a sequel to the 2023 reboot of the original Lords of the Fallen. It is scheduled for release in fall 2026 on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Japanese display support is confirmed. The trailer was shown as part of the Summer Game Fest 2026 broadcast, which also included a live Japanese-translated stream on Denfaminicogamer's YouTube channel. The brief footage focuses on fantastical environments and large-scale battles, but does not show gameplay mechanics or story details. CI Games has not yet announced a specific release date within the fall window.
Jun 4
Vawraek Technology is running a 90% off sale on Steam for the open-world MMORPG The Quinfall, dropping the price to 115 yen until June 19, 2026. The game features a 2,016-square-kilometer map with five climate regions, non-targeting combat, a profession system, and regular updates, with the latest patch released June 1.
Jun 4
Distributor KLOCKWORX released a new poster for the survival thriller sequel 'FALL 2: DEADPOINT' on June 4. The film moves from a 600-meter TV tower to a cliff in Thailand, where protagonist Jax is stranded on a plank at about 914 meters. Directors Michael and Peter Spierig take over, with Scott Mann writing and producing. A US release is set for September 2, 2026.
Jun 3
Konami announced during Sony's State of Play livestream that Silent Hill: Townfall, a co-production between Screen Burn and Annapurna Interactive, will launch on PlayStation 5, PC via Steam, and Epic Games Store on September 24. The game is a full-length psychological horror set in Scotland in 1996. Players control Simon Ordell, who returns to St. Amelia and uses a pocket television to tune into signals.
Jun 2
Bethesda Game Studios announced native support for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions of Fallout 76. Public testing begins in June, with an official update planned for late summer 2026. The update targets 60fps, improved draw distance, shadows, and 4K resolution on compatible hardware.
Jun 2
Bethesda will release Update 68 for Fallout 76 on June 3, adding the Infestation endgame event. The event spawns powerful random faction enemies across the map, rewarding players with four-star legendary items and legendary scrip. The event is designed for groups and has a high occurrence rate.
Jun 2
Konami and Annapurna Interactive announced during the June 2 State of Play broadcast that Silent Hill: Townfall, the latest entry in the psychological horror series, will launch on September 24. The game is set on the fictional Scottish island of St. Amelia and is played from a first-person perspective. Players explore a fog-shrouded, silent town using limited items, weapons, and a pocket TV-shaped device called the CRTV. Developer No Code, based in the UK, is behind the project. The game will be released on PS5 and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. Separately, the ESRB published a Mature 17+ rating for the title, citing frequent bloodshed, jump scares, and combat against mutated creatures with pistols, shotguns, and axes. The rating summary also describes a scene where a man is eaten by a monster. The ESRB listing confirms the Scottish island setting and notes puzzle-solving elements.
May 31
The first episode of the anime adaptation of the light novel series "Even a Replica Can Fall in Love" premiered this spring season. The story follows Nao, a replica created to be an identical copy of Sunao Aikawa, who attends school and lives in Sunao's place. Nao begins to develop her own identity after forming a connection with classmate Shuyu Sanada. The episode establishes that replicas are organic beings with identical DNA and personality to their originals, created to fill gaps in the original's life. A visual effect blurs the edges of Nao's existence when she acts as a replica rather than as a person. The premiere does not fully explain why replicas exist in society, but hints that Nao's creation stems from childhood upset. The review from Anime Feminist describes the episode as intriguing rather than impressive, noting that the series raises questions about humanity and digital forms of adapted humanity. The reviewer expresses cautious optimism about the series' potential to explore deeper themes, while also acknowledging that anime adaptations sometimes do not go as deep as viewers hope.
May 19
Detective Conan creator Gōshō Aoyama released an original illustration congratulating the 29th film, Detective Conan: Fallen Angel of the Highway, on earning 10.8 billion yen (about US$69 million) since its April 10 opening. The sketch features Conan Edogawa, Chihaya Hagiwara, Kenji Hagiwara, and Jinpei Matsuda.