Team NINJA and Koei Tecmo announce Hell Rising, the first DLC for Nioh 3, launching August 19 with new stages, weapons, enemies, and difficulty modes set in a chaotic future Edo.
GSC Game World announces Cost of Hope, the first major expansion for STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl, launching August 20 alongside the free 2.0 update with Unreal Engine 5 upgrades.
Halo: Campaign Evolved generally delivers on its promise as a love letter to longtime fans and a gateway for newcomers, as it also makes a historic release on PlayStation.
Square Enix unveils a five‑minute extended teaser trailer for Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold, the Patch 8.0 expansion arriving January 2027. The Switch 2 version launches August 4 with subscription discounts, plus Evangelion and Final Fantasy VII Remake crossover events.
Santa Monica Studio confirms at Comic‑Con 2026 that the next Kratos‑led God of War will follow God of War Laufey and connect directly to Faye’s journey. Details remain scarce, but Cory Barlog promises “many more stories to tell” with Kratos.
Sony Interactive Entertainment and Santa Monica Studio confirm God of War Laufey will release worldwide on February 16, 2027 for PlayStation 5. Faye takes center stage in a new afterlife realm, battling gods across mythologies in the Everywhen.
Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia reveals new details for GUNDAM ROGUE ORBIT at SDCC 2026, connecting the game to Mobile Suit Gundam RG XARX‑ZERO through the RG Project. Gundam Helix, Gunpla tie‑ins, and a bold new timeline headline the showcase.
505 Games celebrates the first anniversary of WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers, which has reached 5 million players globally. A special highlight video, anniversary artwork, and World Soundtrack Awards voting spotlight the game’s continued success.
Daybreak Game Company, Cold Iron Studios, and 20th Century Games announce Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, launching August 25, 2026. The sequel expands to four‑player co‑op, introduces new enemies, and celebrates the Alien franchise’s 40th anniversary with premium DLC packs.
Square Enix announces DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Withered World for Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Launching December 3, 2026, the game introduces revamped monster battles, deep synthesis mechanics, and over 500 monsters to befriend.
Arc System Works confirms Phoenix Cyclops as the first Year 1 DLC fighter for MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls, revealed at San Diego Comic-Con 2026. Featuring Phoenix Force powers, anime‑style opening, and Insomniac collaboration costumes.