Dark Awakening update brings new modes, car parts and weapons

Gaijin Entertainment announces the release of “Dark Awakening”, a new major content update for the post-apocalyptic online action game Crossout. The update introduces Eclipse, a new high-tech faction made up of former humans from elite military and special forces units who have transformed themselves into robotic war machines. They have retained their minds and free will, but now serve as the ultimate defense system of the Oracle, an artificial intelligence antagonist whose safety they protect by destroying any possible threat.

Eclipse specializes in stealth attacks, ambushes and weakening enemies before the decisive strike. Their signature mechanic, Corrosion allows players to create weak spots on enemy vehicles or even deliberately redistribute damage across their own armor to protect critical components. The new season brings a range of faction-themed parts built around this idea, including the Wayfarer frontal wheel with a sharp side dash, the retractable Extremum shotgun, the dual-mode Vendetta turret cannon, the invisibility-focused Exodus shuriken launcher, the Ark cabin with a combat drone, and the Shroud module, which can temporarily weaken the player’s own connected parts.

The update also adds several limited-time brawls. Test Prototypes lets players try preset vehicles equipped with new season parts, while Squad Battle throws three teams of four into a Mexican standoff that becomes deadlier as a sandstorm reduces the playable area. Contract challenges four players to hunt assigned targets while hiding among their own doppelgangers, and Short Circuit pits attackers against defenders fighting over three generators.

The update also includes sound improvements, a new main theme for the season, improvements to lighting and shadows, and balance changes largely inspired by player feedback.

About Gaijin Entertainment
Gaijin Entertainment is the developer and publisher of the online games War Thunder, Crossout, Enlisted, CRSED: F.O.A.D. and Star Conflict as well as other PC, Mac, Linux, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, iOS and Android titles across several genres. The company’s diverse portfolio has received a range of mass media and game industry awards including such as Gamescom Award and many more. Official website: http://gaijinent.com/

About Crossout
Set in a post-apocalyptic world, Crossout is an MMO vehicle combat game available on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S offering players complete customisation in building and upgrading deadly armored vehicles to destroy enemies in open PvP and PvE battles. Crossout gives players thousands of possibilities to design their vehicle, including shape, armor, weapons, support systems and, of course, cosmetic enhancements. Official website: http://crossout.net/

Navigate spine-chilling environments – or guide your partner from the control van – in this communications-based co-op creepfest!

Paris, France – June 5th, 2026 – Game Atelier, the acclaimed studio behind Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom and Otherskin, are proud to unleash their asymmetrical horror game Follow Us today on Steam Early Access. In this hilarious and horrifying relationship stress test, one player explores a spooky environment, while another guides them remotely from the van, trying to keep their partner alive.

Follow Us is available at $10 / €10 / £9, with a 15% launch discount available for the first 7 days, bringing the price down to $8.50 / €8.50 / £7.65. The game also supports a Friend’s Pass, allowing a second player to join at no additional cost.

Each round begins with players choosing between two roles: 

• The Explorer (EXY): Bravely navigate a deadly, haunted environment
• The Operator (OPY): Hang back safe in the van, hacking the playspace to protect their partner

Built on communication rather than complex mechanics, Follow Us creates tension by combining two different things: isolation and connection. Expect panic, shouting, and miscommunication. One wrong call can get your partner killed, and yes, it will probably be your fault. Each stage offers its own unique mechanics, ensuring that players are tasked with different types of communication-based challenges. 

Available levels

1. Ökaou (from the demo): A maze-like Ikea store. OPY guides EXY through the layout and can trigger light cameras to freeze the mannequins that come to life.
2. A Night with DJ Susan (new): A “spot the difference” puzzle level: OPY and EXY don’t see quite the same thing, and players must communicate to identify the anomalies.
3. Employee of the Month (new): An invincible enemy stalks EXY throughout the entire level. OPY controls doors and tracks the creature’s position through an electrical system to keep their partner alive.

Every mission plays with fear in a different way… but they all end the same way: shared panic, bad decisions, and laughter. The Explorer experiences isolation and danger in the field, while the operator suffers through helplessness and constant pressure. Every swap creates a fresh emotional scenario, making each playthrough completely different with unexpected communication conflicts guaranteed to create creepy co-op chaos! Using lo-fi chunky PSone-inspired graphics, everything in Follow Us aims for a clean, immediately legible aesthetic so anyone can hop right into the action and understand its horrific hijinks!

“You know when you’re watching a horror movie and you’re yelling ‘don’t go in there!’ to the characters on screen? Well imagine if that was an actual person you could communicate with in real time. That’s Follow Us,”said Hugo at Game Atelier.“One part horror game, one part heist movie, and all communications comedy, Follow Us effortlessly flows between high tension terror and hilarious hijinks. This Early Access launch will let players enjoy its first three stages and the game will constantly grow and evolve based on player feedback.”

The game is available in seven languages, with full text and menu localisation in French, German, Spanish, Italian, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, and Turkish.

About Game Atelier: 
Founded in 2010, Game Atelier is an independent studio with AAA-indie expertise, dedicated to crafting player-focused action-adventure games that blend creativity with technical craftsmanship. The team is known for standout titles like Flying Hamster and the acclaimed Monster Boy, alongside commissioned projects such as the UE5-powered Otherskin. With Follow Us, Game Atelier returns to fully independent, self-funded development, embracing creative freedom, in-house production, and the strength of a tight-knit team.

Cardiff, UK (05/05/26) – Curveball Games and the Oxobox Games team are proud to be included in this year’s Latin American Games Showcase. To celebrate, the team put together a brand new trailer announcing limited time additions coming to the Steam Demo, as well as showcase some of the multiplayer content available when the game launches.

With custom game board designs and multiple modes to choose from, Sente’s multiplayer will offer countless hours of customisable entertainment when the title launches in Q3 2026.

DEMO RELEASE

Sente’s Demo already includes a full tutorial system to get you up to speed on the intricate circuit building in the form of the opening portion of Sente’s campaign. Play as Jade as she enters the Robot Bar, determined to prove that humans are just as smart as the robots currently gatekeeping the entertainment sensation of Sente.

The Single Player includes: 

• Tutorials missions to get players familiar with the flow of gameplay.
• Player vs AI matches with one & two simultaneous opponents.
• Introduction to the Story mode and characters.
• The single-player campaign portion of the demo has been updated with complete professional voice-overs, bringing the game’s characters and story to life.
• The demo will be split into three opponents, each designed to teach the player something new about Sente 
• The TV Teacher (TVT) – The objective here is to destroy the enemy core with a basic board layout of pieces. Basic energy flow, laser positioning, and how actions resolve will show beginner chain reaction moves such as pushes and explosion.
• The Claw – Two difficulty modes; Easy is more forgiving, teaches consequences, and allows for recovery. Normal can predict the player’s behaviour better and punish clumsy mistakes forcing the anticipation of moves.
• The Dark Robot – A more in-depth look in the strategic language of Sente rather than a simple one-on-one. There are 23 hand-crafted puzzles to solve such as “Win in 1 turn”, “Win in X amount of moves” etc. Each puzzle has a fixed board state and focuses on the clarity of movements, rather than difficulty. Hints will be available, however, they will not solve the puzzle for you!

The estimated playtime for the single player portion of the demo is between 1-2 hours depending on player skill (and curiosity). However, Player vs AI matches can be completed any number of times.

Multiplayer portion:

• All new Multiplayer tab available on the home page.
• Absolute free-for-all! No team battles, just you, your wits, and up to 5 opponents.
• Randomised Matchmaking – Sente’s servers will connect you with between 1 and 5 other players meaning no two matches will feel the same.
• No private matches (this time) – The team are still hard at work on the invite and system and private modes.

We’re encouraging all players to join the Sente Discord to share their experiences & feedback. Find Sente on Steam.

Check out the limited multiplayer demo running from June 4th to June 22nd. If you’d like to know more about what other multiplayer modes are planned for Sente, reach out either to a member of the development team on Discord or respond to the Curveball Games PR.

About Oxobox Game Studios
Oxobox is a software development firm launching its new game development studio, with its first title, Sente, a simultaneous turn-based strategy board game. For over 15 years, Oxobox has been developing Software as a Service Platforms, and now, the studio wants to bring its 20-year-in-the-making idea of “future chess” to life.

About Curveball Games
Curveball Games operate as the Publishing division of the wider Curveball Leisure Group, providing digital and physical distribution for Indie and AA titles across the globe. Formed in 2025, Curveball Games aims to uplift games that we love and leverage our extensive experience and established networks to help bring them to market.

ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE revealed today its systems walkthrough trailer, offering a deep-dive into the high-stakes aerial combat, robust aircraft customisation, and colossal superweapon battles awaiting players in this new entry in the legendary series of ACE COMBAT.

The trailer breaks down the core systems that players will want to learn and master as they take on the role of an ace pilot, and showcases massive enemy superweapons that dominate the battlefield with overwhelming offensive and defensive capabilities. ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE introduces new gameplay mechanics, such as chain reactions where the wreckage of downed enemy weaponry collides with other weapons as it falls.

Beyond the action in the skies, preparation plays a key role before every sortie, players will have access to a wide selection of real-world aircraft along with original aircraft. They will have to consider the mission objective and their playstyle to pick the best aircraft for the job and can build fighters tailored to each mission by customising with upgrade parts and special weaponry.

ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE is the first mainline entry in ACE COMBAT in seven years, taking players back to the franchise’s fictitious setting of Strangereal and harnesses the power of Unreal Engine 5 and Cloudly proprietary technology to deliver an ultra-realistic aerial thrill ride. The title will take to the skies with Early Access available for Deluxe Edition holders on 29 September 2026, and launch for all players on 2 October 2026. Preorders are available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam in Standard and Deluxe Editions.

For more information on ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE and other titles from Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe please visit: https://www.bandainamcoent.eu.

The curtain rises on a tragedy set in the town of Ueno, as both fiction and reality intertwine…

TOKYO – June 4th, 2026 – MangaGamer has announced the June 25th release of Innocent Grey’s Cartagra remastered in HD exclusively on Steam.

The visual novel masterpiece by the renowned creators of Kara no Shojo, Cartagra, is now available in remastered HD, including the epilogue “Sacrament”!

Several years after the end of the war in Showa era Japan, a man travels alone on a train bound for Zushi—Takashiro Shugo, a retired police officer. Despite his retirement, Shugo is on a mission to investigate the disappearance of a well-to-do family’s daughter as a favor to his former boss, Arishima Kazuma, who is currently heading the Ueno Serial Murder Case.

Upon arriving at the Kozuki residence, the site of the disappearance, Shugo is surprised to encounter Kozuki Kazuna, as she has the same face as his former lover and her twin sister, Kozuki Yura. Kazuna begs Shugo to find her sister, but their father, Kozuki Keiichiro, declares bluntly, “My daughter is already dead.”

And so the curtain rises on a tragedy set in the town of Ueno, as both fiction and reality intertwine…

Key Features:

• Branching choices: This is a multi-enidng visual novel where the choices you make alter the path of the story. As the protagonist Shugo delves deeper into both the Ueno Serial Murder Case and the Kouzuki Disappearance Case, unexpected connections between the two incidents begin to reveal themselves. The choices you make will determine the fate of the characters.
• Multi-language support: Cartagra is presented in both English and Simplified Chinese translations with the original Japanese voice acting.
• Compatible with Steam Deck and touch screen devices!

For more information on Cartagra, and other titles from MangaGamer, be sure to join the discussion on Discord or follow MangaGamer on Bluesky, Twitter and Facebook. You can also check out their blog for comments from the staff and other featured articles!

ABOUT MANGAGAMER.COM
MangaGamer.com is the world’s biggest publisher of English translated Visual Novels. Since its launch in July 2008, it has offered services where fans can download and enjoy popular Visual Novels such as 07th Expansion’s Higurashi When They Cry series,Alicesoft’s infamous Rance series, and Novectacle’s critically acclaimed The House in Fata Morgana right from their homes.

Play as 10-year-old Jimin and navigate classroom politics, family struggles, and growing pains in this heartfelt story. 

[Seoul, South Korea – June 4, 2026] — You’re invited to Jimin’s 10th birthday party! Well, if she can get elected class president, that is. Come to my Party!, the visual novel handcrafted by solo developer SIMSANG YOON and published by LINE Games, just dropped an exclusive new trailer in the Women-Led Games Showcase with a big announcement: the first demo is live now on Steam, fully English translated and localized, marking the first time international audiences can explore this story chock-full of emotions and laughs.

In Come to my Party!, live through the eyes of Jimin, a 10-year-old middle child growing up in late 90s South Korea. Jimin always has to share — from hand-me-down clothes to the rice straight out of her bowl, nothing feels like it’s truly hers. One fateful day, her mother makes a deal: if Jimin can become class president, then she’ll finally get her very own birthday party. Choose from a variety of colorful characters to create bonds with, make decisions that will impact the narrative significantly, and play through immersive mini-games inspired by life growing up in South Korea.

About Come to my Party

• 12 Endings, Your Choice – Every choice shapes Jimin’s friendships, conversations, and path toward one of 12 different endings. Will Jimin be able to have her coveted birthday party? 
• Immerse Yourself in 90s South Korea – Relive late-90s childhood through immersive mini-games, schoolyard gossip, and everyday moments inspired by growing up in Korea.
• Classmates, Secrets, and Drama – Build relationships with classmates, from the shy Eunji to the mysterious Daeun, all carrying their own personalities, struggles, and stories beneath the surface.
• Always Stuck in the Middle – Navigate family pressure, sibling comparisons, and the quiet feeling of always being overlooked.
• Lighthearted Humor, Deeply Rooted Emotions – Experience the bittersweet memories of childhood and tangled emotions, often immediately followed by Jimin’s persevering humor and charm. Experience emotional whiplash as you find yourself tearing up from both laughing and crying.
• Handcrafted with Heart – Come to My Party! is a deeply personal coming-of-age story created by a solo developer, featuring entirely hand-crafted art and storytelling with no AI-generated content.

Ready to begin exploring all the little secrets and pathways that Come to my Party! has to offer? The demo is available now on Steam, with full days of content full of choices, mini games, and major story beats. Wishlist the game today on Steam to stay up-to-date on the latest updates, and join the growing community on Discord.

About SIMSANG YOON
SIMSANG YOON is an independent game developer and visual artist, currently working on her debut title, Come to my party!, a dark comedy visual novel set in a Korean elementary school in 1999. Before moving into game development, she spent over a decade working in visual arts and commercial illustration, collaborating with companies including SM Entertainment, Lotte, Kakao, Devsisters, and HYBE. Her work blends stylized visuals, dark humor, and emotionally grounded storytelling inspired by childhood memories and social dynamics.

About LINE Games
LINE Games, a subsidiary of LINE Yahoo, is a Seoul-based publisher and developer dedicated to creating and publishing games across PC, console, and mobile platforms. With a portfolio spanning action RPGs, narrative adventures, and multiplayer experiences, LINE Games brings distinctive titles from Korea to players worldwide. 

Come face-to-face with some of the most fearsome cryptids based on real Appalachian legends and folklore

[June 4th, 2026] — Are you ready to brave the infamous cryptids of the Appalachian region? This Summer, you can find out! Announced today at the Women-Led Games Showcase, chilling online co-op Blue Ridge Hunting is launching into Early Access this August. 

In the narrative-driven story mode, join the Appalachian Investigation Group (either alone or with up to three players) as you investigate, document clues, and hunt terrifying cryptids based on real legends and folklore. In freeplay mode, explore and hunt the Appalachian region freely with up to five fellow investigators. As you earn money from completing investigations, continue to upgrade your gear so you are well-equipped for greater threats that lurk within the forests. Be careful not to let these creatures hear you, as any small whisper or unusually loud step could be your last.

Field Notes:

• Found Footage: A gritty retro/PSX art style inspired by early 3D horror and analog media
• Always Listening: Creatures react to proximity voice chat and radio chatter — communication is crucial, but dangerous
• Into the Woods, Solo or Together: Explore Appalachia alone or with up to 5 players in online co-op freeplay
• Bump In The Night: A narrative-driven story (1–3 players) following the Appalachian Investigation Group’s hunt for the Mothman
• Experience The Legends: Encounter unique, intelligent creatures based on real Appalachian folklore and sightings
• Dark-Bluegrass Symphony: An original score blending haunting melodies with Appalachian Bluegrass roots

Blue Ridge Hunting is currently in development for PC. Prospective investigators can wishlist the game on Steam and support the Kickstarter campaign now to help bring Appalachian cryptid hunting to life.

About Jade & Company

Jade & Company is an independent game studio founded by Jade Meadows as a creative home for friends and collaborators. What began in January 2023 as a solo multiplayer cryptid-hunting idea has grown into an ambitious debut project rooted in the culture, history, and resilience of Appalachia.

About Six One Publishing

Six One Publishing is a boutique publishing label built for developers seeking a meaningful partner who understands the current industry landscape. With deep experience across game marketing, event production, content creation, and games media, Six One Publishing blends publishing, media, and community into an agile, indie-first platform reimagining what publishing can look like in 2025 and beyond.

A rhythm visual novel about our pets’ unconditional love.

Boulder, Colo. (June 4, 2026) – Today at Women-Led Games, developer and publisher Serenity Forge (Fractured Blooms, BAD END THEATER, To the Moon) announced that Puppergeist, a rhythmic visual novel, will launch July 16, 2026 on Nintendo Switch, XBOX, Steam, and Epic Games Store.The announcement was accompanied by a new trailer, offering a first look at the game while also unveiling a lineup of celebrated guest composers contributing to its soundtrack.

Developed in-house by Serenity Forge, Puppergeist invites players to join a young witch named Claire on her rhythmic journey into the Doggie Underworld as she searches for her lost Pup. Along the way, Claire meets Lunne, her new demon friend, and a cast of doggie spirits whose stories of friendship, love, and loss add warmth and emotional depth to her adventure. Every connection moves the story forward through rhythm-based mini-games and remixes.

Puppergeist also features contributions from creators who helped shape the game’s heartfelt tone and style, including art direction by NomnomNami (creator of BAD END THEATER), composer Kris Wilson (co-creator of Cyanide & Happiness), and music by Kan Gao (creator of To the Moon) and Kawai Sprite (creator of Friday Night Funkin’). Together, they work to create Puppergeist’s playful, heartfelt and haunting atmosphere.

About Serenity Forge

Based in Boulder, Colorado, video game development and publishing studio Serenity Forge prides themselves on the care and dedication they put into their work, creating meaningful games that challenge the way you think. Firm believers in the artistic, cultural, and educational power of video games, Serenity Forge aims to craft unique interactive experiences to broaden players’ horizons and expand their perspectives.

Model-building sim to be published by Mythwright next year, first playtest available today 

London, UK – June 5, 2026 – Step into a model-builder’s paradise to create, paint and pose a variety of mecha models in Model Kit Studio, a relaxing model-building simulator by developer Spooky Rabbits, coming to Steam in 2027. Download the playtest today to get started.

Discover model-making magic by cutting, filing, assembling and customising your mecha piece by piece. Slip into a flow state as you craft a collection of model mechas, personalising each of them with different paints and decals. Once completed, immortalise your models in the photo studio, posing your mechas and creating dioramas. 

Explore the environment and uncover a story stemming from a shared passion for model-building. Meet intriguing characters, learn their individual stories, and immerse yourself in a world of dedicated enthusiasts. 

Model Kit Studio – Key Features: 

• A Realistic Model-Making Experience – Cut, assemble, and customise your mecha pieces in a simple and intuitive, richly crafted experience. 
• Deep Customization To Make Each Model Your Own – Paint with brushes or an airbrush and add decals for extra detail. Personalise each creation to your own tastes and grow your collection as you play. 
• Share Your Creations – Pose and photograph your mecha collection, uploading your favourite models to share with the Model Kit Studio community or gathering inspiration from other designs.
• Original Models – Build a variety of original mecha models, all intricately and lovingly crafted for Model Kit Studio.

Model Kit Studio assembles on Steam in 2027. Download the playtest today and add Model Kit Studio to your Steam Wishlist.

ABOUT SPOOKY RABBITS
Spooky Rabbits is an independent video game developer that aims to offer video games with a refined artistic direction, possessing a narrative component with innovative gameplay.

ABOUT MYTHWRIGHT
Mythwright is the independent publisher of hit Simulation, Management and Strategy games including Thronefall, Going Medieval, Scriptorium: Master of Manuscripts, Bladesong and TerraTech Legion.

Today, Battlefield Studios and EA unveiled a new look at everything coming to Battlefield 6 and Battlefield REDSEC on June 9 as part of our Blastpoint update. This update will bring Cairo Bazaar, our reimagining of the Battlefield 3 map Grand Bazaar, as well as the return of Battlefield 4’s Obliteration mode. In Obliteration, you must secure neutral bombs, escort carriers, and destroy enemy M-COMs.

New arsenal additions include the return of the PP-19 SMG and Handheld Jammer (Recon gadget).
 
You can read all about the process of reimagining Grand Bazaar for Battlefield 6 here.
 
Visit us on Battlefield.com. Join the official Battlefield community channels over at discord.gg/Battlefield. Follow us on @Battlefield to stay informed on the latest updates, and @BattlefieldCom for the rollout of live updates.
 
About Battlefield
Battlefield is a storied franchise renowned for uncompromising combat gameplay, and all-out warfare, for over two decades. 100 million players and 5 billion hours played later, Battlefield Studios is defining the future of the first-person shooter with the biggest launch in franchise history with Battlefield 6, and a new era beginning with Battlefield REDSEC.