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.
Xbox is testing ad‑supported game streaming for Insiders, allowing players to stream owned titles for free with ads. Sessions last one hour, with ads shown before play begins, offering a new affordable way to access games.
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.
Gameplay Group and PM Studios delay the Xbox Series release of Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game to September 3 due to backend issues, while PS5, Switch, and PC versions launch July 23 as planned.
Xbox introduces backward compatibility on PC, starting with four original Xbox classics — Blinx: The Time Sweeper, Conker: Live and Reloaded, Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge, and Fuzion Frenzy. Enhanced features include resolution upscaling, graphics customization, and upcoming Achievements support.
2K unveils Victor Wembanyama, Caitlin Clark, and Derrick Rose as the cover stars of NBA 2K27. The game launches September 4, 2026, with early access editions available August 28.
GSC Game World founder Sergiy Grygorovych reveals that Xbox paid more than the full development cost of STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl to secure its timed exclusivity, making the game profitable before launch.