Bungie confirms layoffs and a major reorganization following Destiny 2’s final content update, with Sony Interactive Entertainment also reducing staff. Studio head Justin Truman steps down amid restructuring.
K‑pop powerhouse LE SSERAFIM will headline BlizzCon 2026’s closing ceremony on September 13 at the Anaheim Convention Center, marking their second appearance after a standout 2023 performance.
Microsoft confirms a global Xbox console price hike effective August 1, 2026, citing rising component costs. The update includes $100–$150 increases, the end of the 2 TB model, and new financing and trade‑in programs.
SEGA and Cygames confirm a Southeast Asia exclusive bonus for Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok. Physical buyers will receive a limited aluminum card holder when the game launches July 9, 2026.
SEGA announces the Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Southeast Asia Cup, with online qualifiers in July and October leading to an offline finals in Manila this November. A $20,000 prize pool awaits top racers.
A new report claims Grand Theft Auto VI will receive a physical disc release in December 2026, one month after its digital‑only launch, sparking debate over the future of physical game media.
The Esports Nations Cup 2026 confirms 110 VALORANT rosters, with 16 elite teams receiving direct invites — including the Philippines, USA, Korea, and Canada — ahead of the November finals in Riyadh.
SEGA launches Sonic Frontiers Definitive Edition digitally on Nintendo Switch 2, with enhanced visuals, free DLC, and updated budget‑friendly prices across platforms. Physical edition arrives September 17, 2026.
Blizzard launches Diablo IV: Season of Death Awakening on June 30, 2026, introducing Pandemonium Ruptures, Mythic Uniques 3.0, new bosses, and a free Warlock trial.
Rockstar confirms that physical copies of Grand Theft Auto VI will not contain a disc, only a digital download code, signaling a full move toward digital distribution when the game launches November 19, 2026.
Rockstar Games unveils the Grand Theft Auto VI: Ultimate Edition, Vintage Vice City Pack, and free GTA+ month for digital pre‑orders ahead of the November 19 launch on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.