London, United Kingdom & Tokyo, Japan (3rd September 2026) –Orbitals, the retro anime-inspired co-op game developed by Tokyo-based studio Shapefarm and published by Kepler Interactive, is available now exclusively on Nintendo Switch™ 2.
In Orbitals, players team up and take on the roles of Maki and Omura, two inseparable explorers working together to brave the perils of space and save their crumbling space station home. Featuring rich, asymmetric co-op gameplay within a stunning world inspired by classic anime of the 80s and 90s, Orbitals invites players to join forces and save the day in an unforgettable journey across the cosmos.
Players can team up together on a single console for local play or connect together across multiple systems using GameShare or the Global Friend’s Pass app. The Global Friend’s Pass (available now as a free download via the Nintendo eShop) also includes a local multiplayer demo of Orbitals, so friends can dive in and start their adventure together before they buy the full game. Learn more about ways to play together on the official website here.
Alongside today’s launch, the full Orbitals original soundtrack, featuring opening and ending theme songs ‘~Accelerating Destiny~ (加速する運命)’ and ‘Heart to Heart’ with vocals by Japanese singer songwriter Mami Ayukawa, is also available to stream and download on major music services at http://lnk.to/orbitals-ost.
Orbitals is out now exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2. A physical edition is available to purchase alongside the digital edition of the game, and fans can also purchase the Digital Deluxe Edition, which includes additional bonuses. For more information about Orbitals, follow the game’s official social channels or sign up for the newsletter at www.orbitalsgame.com
About Shapefarm:
Shapefarm is a Tokyo-based studio comprised of an international team of creative talent turning dreams into games.
United by a deep love of classic Japanese visual design and storytelling, the studio’s first original project, Orbitals, embodies the studios’ passion for creating enduring and universally resonant experiences crafted with the highest level of artistry.
About Kepler Interactive:
Kepler Interactive is a video game company and creative studio headquartered in London. With games like Pacific Drive, Sifu, Rematch and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Kepler curates its partnerships with developers worldwide to showcase some of the newest and most brilliant ideas in gaming that combine experimental game design with unique art direction.
Alongside its game portfolio, Kepler’s creative studio seeks to bring games to life in areas such as art, fashion, music, architecture and design through development of lifestyle products and collaborations with artists like fashion designer Robyn Lynch. Kepler explores the creative spaces that inspire games and the people who make them – challenging perspectives and elevating the medium to a new level.
Join a thriving community for strategic multiplayer action in a game where free-to-play is done right
San Francisco, USA – September 3rd, 2026 – Stoke Games is thrilled to announce that their free-to-play multiplayer tank shooter, Tyr, is available in Early Access on Steam. Tyr’s oldest playtesters have been with the game for more than three years, meaning the game launches with an established and growing community ready to welcome new players to the fold on day one.
Tyr is a free-to-play multiplayer tank shooter where positioning, strategic decision-making, and mastery of unique abilities are the key to victory. There’s a roster of armored vehicles for you to choose from, each with their own armor profiles and special abilities, from cloaking tech, to sonar pulses, to launchable drones. Your choice of tank can help define the role you take on for your team: focus on the vital task of spotting enemies with a mobile light tank, snipe from distance with a deadly-but-vulnerable damage dealer, or rumble into close engagements and brawls with a heavy tank.
Upgrade and evolve each tank to suit your playstyle with individual tech trees, ammo slots, and component upgrades. Tyr’s progression system respects its players’ time and the game’s competitive integrity; there will be no fancy new tanks reserved only for those prepared to fork out huge wads of cash, no pay-to-win weapons, and no game-breaking consumables. Tyr is free-to-play done right.
The Tyr Founder’s Pack for fans who wish to support the game is also available today, offering an exclusive in-game founder title, an exclusive golden Tyr charm, and 3000 Gold to purchase tank styles, charms, or Kill VFX. The pack is aimed at players who really love Tyr and want a little more, so Stoke Games advises new players not to buy it before they’ve played the game. Instead, check out this helpful quickstart guide and go try the game for free first!
TOKYO – September 3rd, 2026 – MangaGamer has opened pre-orders for the third title in ClockUp’s Healthy Hentai series, How I Met My Healthy Hentai Neighbors. The game is slated to release on September 24th, 2026 on the MangaGamer store. Customers can save 10% off the $29.95 MSRP when placing a pre-order.
Meet Ichihashi Jirou, a sex drive scholar at St. Orgies’ Private Academy. He decided to offer up his dick and semen for use in the Perversion Department’s practicums in exchange for all sorts of perks. But as a virgin, he’s very particular about who his very first partner will be.
Living right next door to Jirou is the Maezono household——a family of legendary perverts from the single mother to each of her four daughters. When the eldest Maezono daughter, Chihiro, catches Jirou masturbating one day, it isn’t long before the entire household discovers that he’s a virgin.
Now, an esteemed family of perverts like the Maezonos can’t possibly stand by while a defenseless virgin like Jirou remains unmolested! Now that they’ve set their perverted sights on him…
…It’s fuck or be fucked!
So Jirou decides he’ll have his first time with one of the lovely Maezono ladies, but will that choice really be so simple?
Key Features:
A Healthy Cast of Neighborly Hentais — The cast returns from the previous two Healthy Hentai titles including both the Maezono family and members of the Office of Sexual Affairs.
A Healthy Dose of Hentai Art by Butcha-U – Butcha-U returns again with sensuous and detailed art!
Hentai Scenes Galore! – The quantity and quality of erotic scenes is sure not to disappoint even the most hardened hentai around!
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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.
As the Black Death sweeps through Europe one valley is spared this corruption for something far worse as the supernatural takes hold. We take control of Coen, a young man turned into a Dawnwalker against his will and must fight as a human during the day and as a vampire at night to find allies, discover clues, and antagonize the overlord in an effort to rescue our family in Bandai Namco’s The Blood of Dawnwalker.
The Blood of Dawnwalker – Gameplay
The Blood of Dawnwalker is an open-world dark fantasy action RPG set in 14th-century Europe, where bloody conflicts and the Black Death have created the perfect opportunity for vampires to emerge from the shadows and seize power. Players take control of Coen, a young man transformed into a Dawnwalker who remains human by day but becomes a vampire at night. With his family in mortal danger, Coen must explore the mysterious Vale Sangora, forge unlikely alliances, and decide how much of his humanity he is willing to sacrifice to save those he loves.
Day and night offer two distinct approaches to exploration and combat, with Coen wielding swords and magic as a human before unleashing supernatural powers, claws, and enhanced mobility as a vampire. Time itself also plays an important role, with quests advancing the clock and forcing players to decide which characters and objectives are worth pursuing before it’s too late. With a handcrafted open world, branching narrative, consequential choices, and combat that changes alongside Coen’s dual nature, The Blood of Dawnwalker offers a dark RPG adventure where every action — and inaction — can shape your story.
The Blood of Dawnwalker Developer: Rebel Wolves Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment Platform: Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, PC/Steam Release 3rd September, 2026 Price: $69.99 USD
Recommended – “The Blood of Dawnwalker delivers layered narrative depth, dense worldbuilding, and excellent dual combat that keeps exploration and battles equally engaging in a way that truly shines in today’s age.”
There’s always a bit of charm when a modern developer works on crafting a retro focused project and after the solid success of Aggelos back in 2018, Wonderboy Bobi took their time to take the 16 bit style and jump forward a bit to some slightly smoother and refined 16 bit sprites and expand the scope of the original metroidvania immensely. Compared to the limited first version, Aggelos 2 introduces not only the powers of an angel but a devil as well, alongside both the normal realm and the dark realm, bringing players even more locations to traverse in their adventure. But are all these additions enough to bring the game to a modern age or does it drag with it issues that would have best been left in the past?
Story
Players take on the role of Aggelos, the returning angel from the first entry, to once again seek out the aid of others to try and find a way to defeat the rising forces of darkness. While Aggelos was previously able to defeat the demonic being known as “Deluge” with the help of others, the thousand years that have passed have driven a wedge in-between the celestial gods, including sending the Kingdom of Lumen and their deity into exile. In an attempt to seek aid for the coming battle, Aggelos travels to Lumen only to be shot out of the sky by dark magic, forcing him to the ground long before he is meant to reach his destination.
With only minor aid from the resident angels of Lumen, Aggelos is on his own to find a way forward and uncover the truth behind the rising demonic forces, only to find that the very being that shot him from the sky is the same one attempting to revive Deluge once more and is planning on making Aggelos an obedient demon to wage war against the gods. Thankfully for Aggelos, the attempted corruption backfires onto the warlock, imbuing the warlock temporarily with angelic care and revealing all of their plans to attack not only Lumen but other holy realms as well. At the same time, Aggelos now finds himself capable of wielding both angelic powers and demonic ones, swapping forms and able to travel between realms as need be. And it will take all of these abilities and then some to track down everything necessary to put a stop to Deluge’s revival and more.
Aggelos 2’s storyline is fairly straightforward, as one would expect from a game trying to mimic that of the retro platformers from the ‘90s. It is worth noting that while there are a number of references, including returning enemies, from the first game, it is not necessary to play it to understand what is happening here, mostly because the plot itself is self obtained and rather thin in and of itself. There are a few locations here and there where players can inspect items or talk with villagers who tend to reveal that they now fear angels rather than worship them. That being said, while there aren’t any real notable choices throughout the game, there are different endings depending on how many quest items players obtain throughout the game and track down, since many are tucked away and hidden quite thoroughly, including a few that never are pointed out directly, leaving players to wander and search the map for areas they may have missed.
Gameplay
Aggelos 2 is a metroidvania that puts a bit of a spin on things by making many of the game’s elements that players would usually use to progress to new locations hidden behind collectables and other elements such as spending “orbs” to upgrade the player’s gear, buy or discover hearts and magical vials, and more to try and survive longer. It also focuses heavily on the fact that not too long into the game players will find themselves unlocking Aggelos’ demon form and being able to enter the realm of darkness, a location where the difficulty starts to spike quite a bit.
Combat in Aggelos 2 is fairly straightforward to start with as Aggelos will wield his sword to deal heavy close range damage and also absorb pink energy attacks in angel form and red energy attacks in demon form. Similarly he can fire out blasts for long range damage but this is where the forms feel a little less balanced unfortunately. In his angel form, Aggelos’ blasts fly all the way to the end of the screen while his demon blasts only travel a short distance, meaning players will need to be closer to threats or traps to deal damage to them and even then, the damage isn’t notably different. One thing that is far more noticeable though is that the larger spells that actually make use of the mana gauges, and vary heavily depending on what form Aggelos is in, are far stronger and more unique looking in his demon form compared to the angel form.
The same can be said in regards to the magical vials that players will acquire and the way they work differently depending on the form in which they are used. While in angel form, they heal three hearts worth of damage which is incredibly useful since save points/checkpoints are incredibly spaced out while in demon form they provide a speed boost that also transitions into the angel form if swapped. This speed boost is very useful at times especially when it comes to navigating difficult jumps or trying to bypass areas using faster flying speed but it often feels like the lesser option, especially since they pull from the same stock. Meaning that a spent speed potion will mean one less healing potion and while it is possible to refill vials at certain shrines, it does cost “orbs” to do so.
As mentioned, one of the key aspects to Aggelos 2 is finding various upgrades to make surviving the, kind of ridiculous honestly, level designs and amount of damage the player receives from some enemies, to the point that some standard generic enemies deal far more damage to the player than even a boss would, and almost all of this is done through finding collectables. These include “orb wallets” that expand the amount of orbs the player can carry at once, which is a requirement since purchasing armor upgrades or items from a shop often require a significant amount of orbs and if players’ wallet can only hold 800 orbs, they’ll never be able to buy the first armor upgrade until they expand their wallet more. Similarly it is possible to find hearts that expand the player’s total health pool while exploring a number are also tucked away behind hidden shrines or upgrade paths. The downside here is that not only may players find themselves stuck in a challenging location with simply no way other than to try and brute-force their way through due to lack of useful upgrades and lacking quality of life features, but also some rather tedious and outdated mechanics that Aggelos 2 brings with it from the past.
Despite being a high ranking angel, Aggelos is incapable of aiming or flying in any useful manner initially. While spells can be used to send blasts upwards at the cost of a spell gauge, the flying is downright disappointing. It is understandable that free flying would break the exploration a bit, the fact that he can only glide in a straight line is pathetic. Similarly, one of the first items that players will find that will help in exploring is a grappling hook that… for some reason, can literally only be fired in a horizontal line. This is done so players can use it to climb up walls because, as m mentioned, Aggelos’ flight ability is disappointing. Along these same lines, another disappointing aspect are the mystical eggs that players are encouraged to find. With a hundred scattered throughout the world, the rewards for finding certain amounts of them are always just extra orbs, meaning that if players are already full, then the rewards are useless until they’ve literally found every single one of them.
One point that is nice to mention is that the game makes smart use of its map and level design to help create a unique feeling of exploration regarding the world of light and world of darkness. Some locations can only be found by traveling through the land of darkness, and then venturing through a portal again into the light-side to bring the two-sides of the world together in exploration. It is also nice to note that players can leave up to thirty little pin-points on the map to mark down locations where an item might be that they can’t reach at the moment or where a vial refill station might be, which is quite useful considering how large the map is. Unfortunately though, with how large the map is, the game is incredibly stingy with save points and the fact that, until later in the game, only some work as actual teleportation shrines. Since there is no penalty for death, there were plenty of occasions where it was literally faster to just die and respawn at the last shrine than try and backtrack through the area.
While there are a lot of complaints here, that isn’t to say that Aggelos 2 is a bad game. It’s a challenging one to be sure but it is one that demands that players take it slow and analyze many of the puzzling locations they’ll need to travel through. Making use of Aggelos’ hovering flight to dodge sliding traps only to advance when it is safe, using the grappling hook to climb up and target enemies that can’t be fired upon usually since Aggelos can’t aim. These are areas that make it challenging and feel like it tries a bit too hard to emulate the issues of the older games in the genre, but those looking for a challenge will find it and then some here.
That being said, there were also a number of glitches we experienced throughout Aggelos 2. While some were minor such as Aggelos becoming stuck in an animation sequence as he slid across the screen, others were more problematic such as enemies becoming stuck in the walls and just freezing there. While this wasn’t too much of an issue, the same problem can happen to Aggelos rarely, and there is seemingly no fix or escape from becoming glitched into a wall other than to quit and restart from the most recent save.
Audio & Visuals
Aggelos 2 takes a solid graphical jump compared to the original game. While the first Aggelos was a bit chunky looking and rough with the sprite-work, the full implementation of the 16-bit art style has now been handled excellently here. It also helps that there is a solid amount of variety to locations for players to travel through with different biomes on both the light side and dark side of the maps, including a wide-range of enemy variations in each location. A shockingly high amount in fact. Boss designs are also quite spectacular and Aggelos’ unique spells that players will eventually acquire are quite satisfying looking as well, especially since a few are shown to be quite powerful.
There is no matter of voice work in any kind throughout Aggelos 2, not even gibberish during dialogue. The background music is decent enough and quite varied with the songs changing depending on the biome players are traveling through and some boss fights having their own simple themes.
Overall
Aggelos 2 is a solid metroidvania that tries its best to emulate the retro games of the past both visually and with a number of gameplay elements that make it feel far too dated and troublesome at times to feel actually enjoyable thanks to missing quality of life elements. Thankfully the quality of the spritework and variety of enemies alongside the dual abilities of Aggelos’ angel and demon forms make it an enjoyable title, albeit one that probably tries a bit too hard to cling to the past, making it more for diehard fans of the genre than anything else.
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The mobile battle royale was recognised for bringing NARUTO SHIPPUDEN into gameplay and beyond through immersive community activations and esports
Singapore, September 3 2026 – Garena Free Fire has won the ‘Best Use of IP or Licence’ award at the Pocket Gamer Mobile Games Awards 2026 for its NARUTO SHIPPUDEN Chapter 2: Ninja War collaboration. Held during gamescom week in Cologne, Germany, the ninth edition of the Awards recognised standout games, companies, and talent across the global mobile games industry.
Developed and published by Garena, Free Fire is a mobile-first battle royale game serving more than 100 million daily active users worldwide. Beyond bringing fan-favorite characters and collectibles into Free Fire with close attention to detail, the NARUTO SHIPPUDEN collaboration carried that same level of authenticity into the gameplay itself. Players could wield iconic jutsu and rogue ninja abilities and explore a transformed Hidden Leaf Village within Free Fire’s map, experiencing elements that NARUTO superfans would immediately recognise.
The campaign extended beyond the game through offline community activations and esports across Asia and the Americas. Its centerpiece, Ninja Clash All Stars, brought together top players and creators from across Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Brazil, and Mexico for a two-day tournament in Bangkok. From a championship trophy inspired by the anime’s iconic kunai and scrolls to over 10 interactive themed booths, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN details were woven throughout the tournament, which welcomed nearly 5,000 visitors, generated more than 247 million video views, and trended on YouTube Gaming across six regions.
Locally tailored Free Fire x NARUTO SHIPPUDEN events in Peru, Bangladesh, Malaysia, and Taiwan also brought the collaboration closer to Free Fire communities. On TikTok alone, Free Fire × NARUTO SHIPPUDEN content generated more than 3 billion views, with fans expressing their enthusiasm through their own cosplay, fan art, gameplay videos, and memes.
“We are honoured by this recognition and grateful to our players and fans for embracing the collaboration, and to our partners for trusting us to bring our shared vision to life,” said Harold Teo, Free Fire Global Producer at Garena. “With every collaboration, our teams start by understanding what makes each IP special and design experiences that feel natural to Free Fire while staying authentic to the IP. As we approach our 10th anniversary in 2027, we’re excited to celebrate how far we’ve come with our Free Fire community, and there will be plenty more to look forward to in the year ahead.”
For more information about Free Fire, visit the official website. Stay tuned for more updates and find the latest Free Fire news on Facebook and YouTube.
Garena is a leading global online games developer and publisher. Free Fire, its self-developed mobile battle royale title, is the most downloaded mobile game in its genre for seven consecutive years, according to Sensor Tower App Performance Insights. The title has also ranked as the world’s most downloaded mobile game across multiple years since 2019.
Garena is run by passionate gamers and has a unique understanding of what gamers want. It exclusively licenses and publishes hit titles from global partners – such as Arena of Valor and Call of Duty: Mobile – in selected markets globally. Garena champions social and entertainment experiences through games, enabling its communities to engage and interact. Garena is also a leading esports organiser and hosts some of the world’s biggest esports events.
Garena is a part of Sea Limited (NYSE:SE), a global technology company. In addition to Garena, Sea’s other core businesses include its e-commerce arm, Shopee, and digital financial services arm, Monee. Sea’s mission is to better the lives of consumers and small businesses with technology.
On September 3, Fight School Simulator arrives on PlayStation 5 and XBOX Series X|S, a game that lets players become a legendary martial arts master. The title allows players to create their own dojo, train students, and fight in person. The game was previously released on PC, where it earned positive reviews from players.
The title was created by independent studio Queen from Türkiye. The game currently holds an 88 percent positive rating from players on Steam. Ultimate Games S.A. is responsible for preparing and releasing the console versions.
Open Your Own Dojo and Become a Martial Arts Master
Fight School Simulator is an independent simulator with arcade action elements. Players take on the role of a martial arts master who founds and runs their own school, or dojo.
Gameplay involves recruiting, training, and collecting tuition from students, decorating the interiors, deciding where to place training equipment, taking part in tournaments, and competing against rival schools. Fight School Simulator uniquely blends martial arts school management simulation with dynamic first-person combat.
The game also lets players learn new moves and techniques through mini-games, train students according to specializations such as punches and kicks, and build up the dojo’s reputation. Side missions await too, tied to fighting off the mafia in the city.
Fight School Simulator– Key Features:
Become a martial arts master
Found and run your own dojo
Learn new moves and techniques
Compete against rival schools
Protect the city from the mafia
Fight School Simulator launches on PlayStation 5 and XBOX Series X|S on September 3, 2026. The standard console price is 11.99 USD/EUR or the equivalent of other currencies.
Powered by the support of global football partners, EA SPORTS FC™ 27 captures The World’s Game with unrivalled authenticity
Redwood City, California – September 2, 2026 – Today, Electronic Arts announced an expanded roster of leagues, clubs, partners and stadiums coming to EA SPORTS FC 27, bringing players closer to the football they love through one of the most authentic representations of The World’s Game. Additions include new and renewed partnerships with a number of major European clubs, the highly anticipated return of Liga MX, and the continuation of EA SPORTS FC’s long-term relationship with the Bundesliga, the ROSHN Saudi League and the A-League.
“With EA SPORTS FC 27, we’re building on years of bringing our community closer to football,” said James Salmon, Senior Director Partnership Marketing, EA SPORTS FC. “New and renewed partnerships bring more of the clubs, leagues, players and stadiums fans care about into FC 27, with the authenticity they expect from us. Together, they make The World’s Game feel even more connected to the football our community follows and loves.”
EA SPORTS FC™ continues to expand its authentic representation of European football, with the return of S.S. Lazio bringing the number of officially licensed Serie A Enilive clubs to 17. New and renewed marketing partnerships with Aston Villa and Liverpool FC, respectively, further strengthen EA SPORTS FC’s connection to the English top flight. Fans can exclusively experience the Premier League in EA SPORTS FC™ 27, with all 20 clubs, managers, stadiums, kits, pundit commentary, and more.
“EA SPORTS FC is one of the most recognised and iconic brands in the sports gaming space and has been for many years,” said Francesco Calvo, President of Business Operations at Aston Villa. “We are delighted to be partnering with them to give our supporters a true and representative experience of playing as Aston Villa and are looking forward to exploring ways in which we can work to bring fans closer to the club that they love.”
Liga BBVA MX joins EA SPORTS FC™ 27, bringing all 18 clubs from one of the most passionate and culturally significant leagues in world football to the game in a fully licensed experience.
“EA SPORTS FC has become one of the most important platforms for football fans globally,” said Mikel Arriola, Liga MX Commissioner. “This partnership allows us to continue expanding the reach of Liga BBVA MX, connecting with new generations of fans and showcasing the passion, talent, and identity of Mexican football on a global stage.”
EA SPORTS FC™ also announced a new era in its partnership with the Bundesliga, extending one of the longest-standing collaborations in global sports and entertainment. The partnership brings fans closer to the heart of German football, providing fans with new ways to authentically engage with Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2 in EA SPORTS FC.
Building on their existing collaboration, EA SPORTS FC™ also announced a renewed partnership with the ROSHN Saudi League (RSL). The agreement brings the energy and identity of Saudi football to life, allowing fans locally and globally to authentically experience every RSL club and player in EA SPORTS FC.
EA SPORTS FC™ have also confirmed a renewed partnership with the A-League. The agreement allows fans to authentically experience the A-League across EA SPORTS FC™ and EA SPORTS FC™ Mobile, complete with updated team sheets and kits following the A-League season launch in October.
In EA SPORTS FC™ 27, fans can step onto the pitch in more authentic stadiums, as the iconic arches of AS Monaco’s Stade Louis II have been recreated in FC 27 alongside Real Oviedo’s Estadio Carlos Tartiere and the Legia Warsaw Municipal Stadium. Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium and VfB Stuttgart’s MHPArena have been reconstructed in-game, while players will be able to enjoy all three promoted Premier League clubs’ stadiums: Ipswich Town’s Portman Road Stadium, Hull City’s MKM Stadium and Coventry City’s CBS Arena at launch.
EA SPORTS FC™ 27 delivers unrivalled authenticity to fans across The World’s Game, featuring 21,000+ players across 800+ clubs and national teams, 140 stadiums, and 35+ leagues, all powered by the support of over 300 global football partners.
Only EA SPORTS FC™ 27 brings together the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Conference League, UEFA Women’s Champions League, CONMEBOL Libertadores, Premier League, Bundesliga, and LALIGA EA SPORTS in one game, alongside the Google Pixel Frauen-Bundesliga, Liga F Moeve, Barclays Women’s Super League, Ligue 1 McDonald’s, Arkema Première Ligue, and the National Women’s Soccer League.
PRE-ORDER EA SPORTS FC™ 27 TODAY
Pre-orders are now available for EA SPORTS FC™ 27, which will launch on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2. EA SPORTS FC™ 27 will be available worldwide to play on September 25, 2026 with Ultimate Edition and Ultimate Plus Edition early access beginning September 18, 2026.*
Also starting September 18, 2026, EA Play** members can be among the first to step into The Grounds and experience more true-to-football gameplay in the EA SPORTS FC™ 27 10-hour early access trial. EA Play Pro members get day 1 access to the EA Play Pro Edition, which includes all the content and benefits available with the Ultimate Edition.
All members score recurring Football Ultimate Team™ Draft Tokens and new vanity items in The Grounds. Plus, save 10% on pre-orders, EA digital purchases, including game downloads, FC Points, and DLC. For more information on EA Play, please visit https://www.ea.com/ea-play.
For more information on EA SPORTS FC™ 27, please visit ea.com/fc27 and ensure you’re following our global social channels for all the latest upcoming news and announcements for EA SPORTS FC™.
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About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts is a global leader in digital interactive entertainment. The Company develops and delivers games, content and online services for Internet-connected consoles, mobile devices and personal computers.
Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognised for a portfolio of critically acclaimed, high-quality brands such as EA SPORTS FC™, Battlefield™, Apex Legends™, The Sims™, EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL and EA SPORTS™ College Football. More information about EA is available at www.ea.com/news.
CHELMSFORD, Mass. – Sept. 2, 2026 – NASCAR and iRacing Studios have released a new developer diary trailer for NASCAR 26, the newest game in the franchise launching September 18 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam. Watch today’s new developer video and discover more about the improved career mode featuring weekly strategic planning that follows you throughout your driving career and new details about The Chase, a new customizable standalone mode where you fight for a championship over the last 10 races of the season against the field of your choice. Fans will also find out more about the impact of the new Peak Performance feature, the revamped paint kit, new and improved driver ratings, side drafting, graphical improvements, and more!
ABOUT NASCAR 26
NASCAR 26 will build upon the success of NASCAR 25, developed by iRacing, which launched on PC and consoles last fall. This year’s game, which features NASCAR star Kyle Larson as its cover driver, once again includes four NASCAR series – the NASCAR Cup Series, O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, Craftsman Truck Series, and ARCA Menards Series – with real drivers from each series. This year’s title adds a groundbreaking new dynamic track feature that evolves over the course of every race weekend, cross-platform multiplayer, a new Peak Performance training mode and more, making it the most authentic NASCAR experience ever delivered on console.
Built in collaboration with NASCAR and powered by iRacing Studios’ industry-leading simulation technology, NASCAR 26 continues the franchise’s commitment to delivering an authentic representation of the sport both on and off the track.
Additional features include:
New and improved game modes including an enhanced career mode with a new facilities feature and team upgrades, a standalone mode featuring The Chase, a new training mode, and cross-platform multiplayer
Visual upgrades including improved graphics, skies, and dynamic lighting, plus better replay cameras
More realistic racing with the new dynamic track technology, enhanced calibration tools for controls and force feedback, an improved driving model with overhauled tire and braking models, better driver AI, a particle system that enhances smoke, debris, and rubber buildup, and a 750 HP package
New additions such as burnout celebrations, an all-new Ram truck, a new spotter (Freddie Kraft), and a trophy room
New tracks including the Qualcomm Circuit at Naval Base Coronado, Chicagoland, and St. Petersburg
A host of other improvements with updated driver ratings, an improved paint kit, safety violations, DNFs and much, much more
Fans can pre-order NASCAR 26 at www.NASCAR26.com and choose from a Standard Edition ($59.99) and Gold Edition ($79.99), with Gold Edition owners receiving three days of early access beginning on September 15, four monthly paint scheme DLC packs, 1,000 career mode rep points, a $10,000 career bonus, and more.
About NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 14 of the nation’s major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR sanctions races in three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series™, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series™), four international series (NASCAR Brasil Series, NASCAR Canada Series, NASCAR Euro Series, NASCAR Mexico Series), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour) and a local grassroots series (NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series). The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in five cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races annually in 11 countries and more than 30 U.S. states.
For more information visit www.NASCAR.com and www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, X and Facebook.
About iRacing
The world leader in the online racing simulation and gaming market, iRacing was founded in 2003 by Dave Kaemmer, co-founder of Papyrus Design Group, and John Henry, principal owner of the Boston Red Sox and Liverpool Football Club and co-owner of Roush Fenway Racing. iRacing has developed dozens of formal partnerships in the motorsport industry to help create the most authentic racing simulation in the world, including with NASCAR, INDYCAR, the FIA, Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team, and numerous other car manufacturers, tracks, and racing series. Alongside its PC simulation, iRacing also produces the official console games of NASCAR (beginning in 2025) and the World of Outlaws, as well as the fantasy off-road racing game ExoCross. Learn more at www.iracing.com.
First Fresh Start Server ZERO to Grand Launch on September 15 (UTC+0) with Exclusive Rewards and Growth Support Events
LOS ANGELES – SEPTEMBER 2, 2026 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality games, has opened pre-registration for ZERO, the fresh start server for its dark fantasy MMORPG RAVEN2. Pre-registration is now available through a dedicated website ahead of ZERO’s grand opening on September 15 (UTC+0).
Players who complete pre-registration through the dedicated website will receive the [ZERO] Special Starter Package, which includes Heroic Holy Garment (1) Summon Scroll, Heroic Familiar (1) Summon Scroll, Elite Spec. C Member’s Accessory Selection Chest, +2 Dazzling Relic Chest (4 Types), 200 Spec. C Enhancement Stone Chests, and 5 million Gold.
ZERO is the first fresh start server introduced since the launch of RAVEN2. Designed to ease the burden of character progression, monetization pressure, PK (Player Killing), and competitive stress compared to existing servers, ZERO offers a more accessible environment for both new and returning players. The server will introduce the Farming Crystal system, which allows players to earn Crystals through gameplay and experience significantly increased equipment drop rates and EXP gains.
Exclusive ZERO events will also be available following the server opening. Players can receive up to 550 Summon Scrolls, guaranteed Legendary Holy Garment and Familiar, and weekly Heroic Holy Garment or Familiar rewards for the first month after launch. Level milestone chests will also be provided as players progress, while the Special Corps Growth Event will offer high-grade rewards, including Heroic equipment and skill books, simply through gameplay.
To celebrate the opening of ZERO, special events will also be prepared for players on existing servers. These events will offer rewards including 330 Summon Scrolls and Legendary Holy Garment and Familiar, giving current players additional support alongside the launch of the new server.
An official sequel to Raven (EvilBane: The Iron King), RAVEN2 is a blockbuster MMORPG set in a dark fantasy realm reimagined with unrivaled graphics. As a member of the Special Corps, players will embark on a journey to investigate dangerous and bizarre incidents under royal order, and engage in a large-scale, cruel war.
For more information about RAVEN2, stay tuned to the game’s official forum, YouTube channel and Facebook. Players can also visit the official website to find out more about the game.
About Netmarble Corporation
Founded in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a leading global game developer and publisher. Through acclaimed franchises and strategic partnerships with top-tier IP holders, the company delivers innovative and engaging gaming experiences to audiences worldwide. As a parent company of Kabam, SpinX Games, Jam City, and a major shareholder of HYBE and NCSOFT, Netmarble’s diverse portfolio includes Solo Leveling:ARISE, Seven Knights Re:BIRTH, RAVEN2, MARVEL Future Fight, and The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com.
