HoYoverse announces Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.4 “In Ravages Does the Whistle Sound,” launching July 15 with Himeko • Nova, a battle against Lord Ravager Asat Pramad, and the second phase of the Fate/stay night collaboration featuring Rin Tohsaka and Gilgamesh.
Hideo Kojima reacts to Sony’s plan to end PlayStation disc production in 2028, voicing sadness and concern over the future of ownership as cloud gaming rises.
Sony reportedly clarifies that developers can continue making physical discs for older PlayStation games, even as new titles shift to digital‑only releases starting January 2028.
Atlus confirms Abby Trott as Rise Kujikawa’s new English voice and MAPPA as the animation studio for Persona 4 Revival, revealed at Anime Expo 2026.
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls faces global restrictions as PlayStation enforces PSN account requirements, blocking access in 132 countries. The move mirrors the Helldivers 2 controversy and reignites debate over Sony’s PC strategy.
Spike Chunsoft delays Danganronpa 2×2 to early 2027, introducing the new “Slayhem Mode” with expanded content and a revamped 3D world map for modern platforms.
CD Projekt Red’s Cyberpunk 2077 surpasses 40 million units sold worldwide, reaching a huge milestone for the title. Sales include the Ultimate Edition with Phantom Liberty DLC.
Cygames announces cross‑promotional bonuses for Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok, launching July 9, 2026. Rewards include Damascus Ingots, SSR summons, and tie‑ins with Granblue Fantasy and Versus: Rising.
A new Epic Games Store leak hints at a Story Expansion Pass for Final Fantasy VII Revelation, with placeholders for up to nine DLC packs. Fans speculate on narrative additions from Advent Children, Dirge of Cerberus, and Crisis Core.
Capcom moves up the release of Onimusha: Way of the Sword to September 4, 2026, bringing samurai swordplay and dark fantasy battles to PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC.
Bandai Namco announces Mask of Idris, the first paid DLC for CODE VEIN II, featuring new characters, a Wasted World storyline, and a free Ver. 2.0 update.