EA SPORTS announces Kylian Mbappé as the cover star for EA SPORTS FC 27 Ultimate Edition and FC Mobile. The Real Madrid striker returns to the franchise cover for the first time in four years.
Microsoft reveals the second wave of Xbox Game Pass titles for July 2026, headlined by Halo: Campaign Evolved, Beast of Reincarnation, and a mix of Day One releases across console, PC, cloud, and handheld.
INFINITY MIND announces Animal Frontiers, a new mobile game featuring animal heroes in line‑pushing battles. A beta test will be held exclusively in the Philippines this August via Google Play.
Deep Silver and KING Art Games unveil the Necron CGI trailer for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV, showcasing the Szerkhan Dynasty’s awakening on Kronus. The RTS launches September 17, 2026, with early access for Commander Edition players.
Warner Bros. Interactive and Drop Fake unveil DCKO, a free‑to‑play DC fighting game for iOS and Android, launching in 2027. Pre‑registration is now open, promising real‑time PvP battles, monthly character reveals, and customizable super moves.
New Line Cinema’s Mortal Kombat II streams globally on HBO Max starting July 24, starring Karl Urban, Adeline Rudolph, Jessica McNamee, and more as Earthrealm’s champions face Shao Kahn.
Paramount Pictures and Activision confirm a live‑action Call of Duty film set in the Modern Warfare universe, directed by Peter Berg with Taylor Sheridan writing. Slated for release on June 30, 2028.
Yostar Games launches Arknights’ 6.5th Anniversary event “First of a Thousand Autumns,” featuring new Operators, free rolls, exclusive rewards, and limited outfits from July 16 to August 13, 2026.
Pearl Abyss introduces Cross‑Save for Crimson Desert, allowing seamless progression across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and Epic Games Store. Players can now link accounts and continue their adventure anywhere.
Xbox executives Matthew Ball and Matt Booty confirm that Gears of War: E‑Day and Clockwork Revolution will be permanent exclusives, with more titles planned, as the brand pivots strategy under new leadership.
Eclipse Glow Games confirms Jennifer English will step down from voicing Gwendolyn in Tides of Annihilation due to health reasons. A new performer is already recording lines for Gamescom 2026.