Update brings dozens of new vehicles, including World War II legends and the most modern models

Gaijin Entertainment announces that  the “Ninth Wave” major update for the online military action game War Thunder will be released in mid-March. It introduces Rank IX and the most modern generation 4+ aircraft, such as the F/A-18F and Su-30SM2. The major update will also feature Hungarian planes, redesigned classic maps like “White Rock Fortress” and “Ardennes” and dozens of new ground, air, and naval vehicles, including the American destroyer Helm, which was one of the first to fight back against the enemy at Pearl Harbor.

The Australian F/A-18F Super Hornet is a two-seat modification of the renowned fighter-bomber, capable of carrying a large number of AMRAAM active radar-homing missiles for long-range air combat and a vast arsenal of air-to-surface weapons for ground attack. These aircraft were delivered to the Australian Air Force from 2010 to 2012, and were used in Iraq in 2014.

White Rock Fortress, one of War Thunder’s first ground battle locations, was essentially rebuilt from scratch according to modern graphics standards, with an abundance of fine visual details, while maintaining the navigation familiar to veterans. A similar graphical overhaul awaits fans of the Ardennes map, with abandoned gun emplacements, collapsed buildings, and trees covered in autumn gold now look significantly better, while all approaches, bypasses, and terrain layout remain unchanged. There are also some gameplay innovations: abandoned vehicles (bulldozers and tractors) can now be used as temporary mobile cover by pushing them forward.

Hungarian combat aircraft will be added to the Italian aviation research tree, starting with the Héja I and II fighters, based on the all-metal Reggiane Re.2000 monoplane from the Second World War. The Héja I features an 8mm steel backplate, which adds some weight but significantly increases survivability. In the Héja II, Hungarian engineers installed a new domestically produced propeller-engine system, redistributed the fuel tanks, and installed Hungarian Gebauer 1940.M GKM heavy machine guns with a higher rate of fire.

The M1296 Dragoon is an American combat vehicle based on the Stryker platform, featuring a new unmanned turret with a 30 mm XM813 cannon. Its shells can effectively destroy light vehicles and helicopters, and even penetrate the side of any main battle tank. Its fast wheeled chassis allows it to accelerate to 100 km/h on hard surfaces, maneuver quickly, and flank the enemy.

More information about the “Ninth Wave” update can be found on the game’s official website.

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 War Thunder
War Thunder is a free-to-play, cross-platform, massively multiplayer military masterpiece with millions of fans worldwide, that allows players on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Mac and Linux to fight their way across air, land, and sea in the same battlefield. War Thunder offers 2000+ playable aircraft, armored vehicles and ships from the 1900s to the 2010s. The US, Russian, British, German, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Swedish, Israeli, South African and French military vehicles represented in game are carefully researched, historically accurate recreations of their real world counterparts. Fans can expect hundreds more added as Gaijin Entertainment commits to ongoing development via regular updates. Official website: http://warthunder.com

The Atomic Pass’ fourth and final DLC marks the thrilling conclusion to the story of Atomic Heart’s first chapter

PARIS – March 4, 2026 – Focus Entertainment and Mundfish Studio are excited to welcome players back to the beautifully dystopian world of Atomic Heart on April 16, 2026, when DLC 4 – “Blood on Crystal” – releases on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC. Discover the new enemies and locations that await you with today’s new gameplay trailer, and prepare for the climactic conclusion of Atomic Heart’s mind-bending story!

“Blood on Crystal” is an all-out, bloody showdown!

Experience the thrilling, high-stakes conclusion of Atomic Heart with “Blood on Crystal!” P-3, the Twin and their comrades must venture deeper into Facility 3826 than ever before to battle CHAR-les and make a last desperate bid to save humanity from total annihilation. Visit the new Wave Platform and the classified Crystal Complex as you unearth the unspeakable truth behind CHAR-les’ nefarious plans.

Face a new breed of enemies with the full might of your arsenal

Take on the ultimate challenge as you face off against the Polymorphs, a new cast of mysterious beings spawned from the horrific experiments of CHAR-les himself. Harnessing the properties of polymer to assume elemental forms, the Polymorphs will force you to adapt your fighting style on the fly and make the most of your arsenal. You’ll encounter the wildest bosses still lurking in Facility 3826, but thankfully you’ll have access to the mightiest glove abilities and weapons yet to deal with them.

Atomic Heart’s Ultimate Edition unveiled!

In addition to “Blood on Crystal,” this spring will also markthe release of Atomic Heart’s new Ultimate Edition in both retail and digital stores. Pre-orders for the limited physical edition, including a new, exclusive SteelBook, are already available at participating retailers with a release set to March 24. Digital versions will become available on April 16 with the release of “Blood on Crystal.”

Dive back into the strange and dystopian world of Atomic Heart on April 16 when its final DLC – “Blood on Crystal” – debuts on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC!

Lesquin, France, March 4, 2026 – On the occasion of the release of a new story-focused trailer for Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss, NACON and the studio Big Bad Wolf are announcing the opening of pre-orders for the game starting today on consoles. Players will be able to explore the mythical city of R’lyeh for the first time and uncover the multiple endings the game offers starting April 16, 2026, on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. 

Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss takes place in 2053. The player embodies Noah, an agent specializing in occult affairs. Our protagonist is sent to the depths of the Pacific Ocean to investigate the mysterious disappearance of researchers belonging to the Ocean-I company.

Today’s new trailer, with its heavy atmosphere, reveals more about the research conducted worldwide by Ocean-I. A major discovery has led a team of scientists to the gates of the mythical city of R’lyeh.

With no news from them, Noah sets out on their trail and that of Andrew Marsh, CEO of Ocean-I. As he progresses through the city’s winding paths, the line between nightmare and reality blurs under the influence of the most powerful of cosmic creatures: Cthulhu. Between loss of sanity, ancient rituals, and cosmic monsters, this quest for truth comes at a price.

Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss offers an investigation on a razor’s edge, where Noah must maintain his lucidity while thinking outside the box. Solving the puzzles in each chapter involves making important choices and leads players to dive ever deeper into the Lovecraftian mythos.

Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss is a narrative investigation game inspired by the universe of Lovecraft. In this frightening first-person thriller, the player embodies Noah, an agent of the Ancile, an office specializing in occult affairs, investigating the mysterious disappearance of miners in the heart of the Pacific Ocean. His research will plunge him into the depths of the immense labyrinthine prison of R’lyeh, an ancient sunken city where Cthulhu is held captive. The player and their AI companion, KEY, will have to solve complex puzzles, make choices that will influence his destiny, and try to resist the corruption of the mind caused by the influence of Cthulhu.

Pre-orders on PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S are open today!

Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abysswill be available on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and on nacongaming.com on April 16, 2026.

Find more information on the game’s Steam page.

About NACON
A company within the BIGBEN group, NACON was created in 2019 to optimize its expertise and leverage synergies in the video game market. Comprising 16 development studios, AA game publishing, and the design and distribution of premium gaming peripherals, NACON brings 40 years of experience to benefit the world’s gaming community. This unified center of excellence strengthens NACON’s position in the market and creates unique opportunities for innovation and competitive advantages.

About Big Bad Wolf
Big Bad Wolf is a video game development studio based in Bordeaux. Founded in 2014 by industry veterans, they specialize in narrative-driven investigative role-playing games. The studio is best known for its titles The Council and Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong.

Enjoy 36 new trinkets, 6 new Achievements, and an additional cosmetic set – marking the successful delivery of all the Kickstarter promises!

London, England – March 4th, 2026 — “Best Small Studio” indie game developer Spilt Milk Studios is delighted to reveal that their fan-favourite “Very Positive” rated wholesome shopkeeping game Trash Goblin – the winner of the 2025 TIGA “Diversity in Games” Award – has just released its fourth  major update. Now the game has been localized into Japanese, Korean, Thai, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese, so even more goblins around the world can finally enjoy restoring trinkets!

Returning players will have plenty of new content to unpack too, as the New Horizons update features 14 new quests, including returning characters like Hortensius Bandersnatch V, Aimon, Madame Beaufort, and fan favourite romantic fungi Mushromeo. A whopping 36 new trinkets await as well, allowing for more creative combinations than ever!

We’ve also added the New Horizons cosmetic set, for some in vogue seasonal stylings, along with six new Achievements. There’s also 20+ bug fixes, allowing for the most polished Trash Goblin experience to date!

“The Trash Goblin community has been so kind to us and we want to keep the good trash coming with this free update offering several hours of new content to tinker with,” said Andrew Smith, Creative Director at Spilt Milk Studios. “We’re delighted to say with this update the Kickstarter vision – and its various rewards – are all complete! It’s  a momentous occasion only made more incredible knowing that we finally have Asian localization and that all the would-be goblins around the world looking for their next relaxing, cozy game are well-served!”

More about Trash Goblin
Trash Goblin lets you customise your myriad of already-peculiar goods by combining these trinkets together in almost endless ways, upcycling them into even more strange and wonderful new items to meet the eccentric requests of your colourful customers. Get to know your regulars so you can make custom pieces tailored around their desires – which will fetch you even more money! 

Grow your business! Spend your savings to upgrade your shop, buy new and better tools that offer additional ways to restore your trinkets – making them even more valuable – and expand your space, customising it to your tastes.

Trash Goblin’s features:

• 333 Trinkets and Accessories with 1000s of combinations and variations to find, clean, upcycle, sell and collect
• Multiple Tools to buy, upgrade and use across 3 Trinket-care minigames
• Make life easier with the Coffee Pot, Soak Tub, and other handy gadgets
• Expand your shop with shelves, storage, and more
• 4 distinct locations to visit and sell in
• Customise your shop with cosmetics covering bedclothes, wallpapers, and more
• 40 unique NPC characters to get to know and sell to
• 100+ Quests to complete
• 40 Achievements to earn
• 20+ hours of story content
• Endless randomised customers
• Endless gameplay

About Spilt Milk Studios
Spilt Milk Studios is a multi-award-winning independent game developer. We’re focused on delighting players with wholesome games made with a twist, and are dedicated to fostering a diverse community who values curiosity and empathy. We’re making games for a global audience, and are driven by an inexorable moral imperative around how we build our company and the kinds of games we want to make. These pillars guide us as we grow, nurturing people, processes & talent so that we leave the world a better place than how we found it. It’s literally the least we can do.

Tokyo, Japan – March 4, 2026 – Turn it up to 11! Metronomik and Shueisha Games today released an exclusive preview of a brand-new, original track set to be featured in upcoming musical action-adventure NO STRAIGHT ROADS 2.

Available to stream now on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram, ‘vs. Rama Irama’ is an epic new dance track composed by James Landino and performed by singer-songwriter Sara Ryan, that will feature in-game during a mega musical showdown against rival Rama Irama. 

‘vs. Rama Irama (Song Preview) by James Landino and Sara Ryan’ – No Straight Roads 2 below.

Jump into the action as returning rock stars Mayday and Zuke alongside new band members Casey and a yet-to-be-revealed star, in an action-packed adventure that combines rhythm-based combat with an electrifying soundtrack. Hit the road and fight to the beat on an epic world tour, featuring all-new music from James Landino, Falk Au Yeong, Garrett Williamson, Midas Klare (Inverted Silence), and additional guest stars. 

Travel to vibrant new locations to discover rival musicians and communities full of unique musical cultures, including folk music, experimental jazz, rebellious rock, and digital pop stardom. For the bandmates of Bunkbed Junction, this isn’t just a tour: it’s a transformation.

NO STRAIGHT ROADS 2 is currently in development for PC and consoles, and can be added to your Steam Wishlist now.

About Metronomik
Out of their love for music and visual storytelling, Wan Hazmer, Lead Game Designer of Final Fantasy XV, and Daim Dziauddin, Concept Artist of Street Fighter V, formed Metronomik in 2017, with an aim to bring the harmony of music and video games to the masses.

About Shueisha Games
Shueisha Games, founded in February 2022 and headquartered in Tokyo, is an enthusiastic and experienced team responsible for the planning, development, and sales of many titles for consoles, PCs, and smartphones.

SIGONO and Shueisha Games Take the Time to Perfect Every Frame

TOKYO, JAPAN – March 4th, 2026 – Tokyo-based publisher Shueisha Games, alongside developer SIGONO, is announcing a short delay to their new single-player photo adventure OPUS: Prism Peak. The game will now be released simultaneously on PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 on Thursday, April 16, 2026. This extra development period gives the team time to refine the game’s breathtaking art style and emotionally rich narrative to its fullest potential.

“We believe that OPUS: Prism Peak deserves the care and polish needed to meet the expectation of its fans,” said Jonathan Wang, Producer at Shueisha Games. “By giving SIGONO additional development time, we can ensure that the final release truly reflects the heart and craftsmanship behind the project. Players can try the Steam demo now, though it won’t be available for much longer, so we encourage everyone to jump in while they can”.

About OPUS: Prism Peak
In OPUS: Prism Peak, players follow Eugene, a 40-year-old ex-photojournalist turned café owner, who is returning to his hometown when a sudden accident pulls him into the Dusklands, a quiet and surreal realm of fading light and unspoken sorrow. There, his long-abandoned camera is placed back into his hands, and he meets a mysterious young girl who only remembers that she must return to a distant mountain deep within this strange world.

With no clear way home, the two journey together through fragile landscapes and lingering memories, encountering curious spirits along the way. Each spirit reflects a different emotion, memory, or lesson, from the gentle deer who gifts Eugene his camera to the silent unicorn observing from the edges of the path. These encounters guide the pair through forests, towns, and mountain trails while revealing deeper truths about both the Dusklands and Eugene’s inner world.

As a looming murky presence stained in red and black stalks Eugene from the shadows, players use photography to capture breathtaking landscapes, divine spirits, and decisive moments in a world where everything is fleeting. Photography becomes both a tool and a metaphor, preserving fragments of memory while learning to let go, and allowing players to uncover the haunting beauty and hidden stories of the Dusklands.

Wishlist on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1947910/OPUS_Prism_Peak/
Check out the website: https://shueisha-games.com/en/

About SIGONO
SIGONO is an indie game studio with a mission to create heartfelt experiences that connect people. Their OPUS series, which started with OPUS: The Day We Found Earth, has gained recognition for its touching stories and beautiful soundtracks, reaching a combined 10 million downloads. In 2021, the latest entry, OPUS: Echo of Starsong, won international accolades and critical acclaim. SIGONO continues to strive towards creating meaningful storytelling experiences that bring joy to players.

About Shueisha Games
Shueisha Games, founded in February 2022 and headquartered in Tokyo, is an enthusiastic and experienced team responsible for the planning, development, and sales of many titles for consoles, PCs, and smartphones.

Rise to the Challenge in BAKUDO’s First Playable Boss Encounter

Tokyo, Japan – March 4th, 2026 – Shueisha Games is proud to release the first playable demo for its upcoming competitive sci-fi hyperball sports boss-rush action game BAKUDO. Now available on Steam, the demo invites players to dive into high intensity ball-based combat, master its core mechanics, face off against a thrilling early boss battle, and meet key characters who are vital to winning the fights ahead.

In the BAKUDO demo, meet the protagonist Yuria, who enrolls in an elite BAKUDO academy in search of answers about her missing father. Learn the fundamentals of the competitive sport in a streamlined combat tutorial, before stepping into a tutorial boss fight and an early stage boss encounter that puts the game’s boss-rush mechanics to the test. After being exclusive to offline events, this playable demo makes BAKUDO officially accessible to players worldwide. The demo represents an early look at the evolving combat system and will continue to be refined as development progresses, with further updates shared via Steam and official social channels.

About BAKUDO
BAKUDO is a sci-fi boss-rush action game fusing high-octane ball-sport mechanics with exhilarating combat. Enroll at an elite BAKUDO academy and clash with formidable opponents as you uncover a major conspiracy. When determination is put to the ultimate test, you must tip the scales of destiny.

About SAYIL GAMES
SAYIL GAMES was founded in late 2022 by five university friends who came together as an independent game team driven by a shared passion for creating memorable gaming experiences. As both developers and players, we are committed to conveying the emotion and impact of games through our own creative efforts. Our debut title, BAKUDO, is currently in full-scale development.

About Shueisha Games
Shueisha Games, founded in February 2022 and headquartered in Tokyo, is an enthusiastic and experienced team responsible for the planning, development, and sales of many titles for consoles, PCs, and smartphones.

Diablo veterans hit 60% funding for ambitious ARPG that was one of Next Fest’s most popular demos

California, USA – March 4th, 2026 — The Kickstarter for Darkhaven, a new ARPG from  Diablo veterans Philip Shenk, Peter Hu, and Erich Schaefer, has now hit 60% funding, receiving an impressive $300k, with 16 days to go. An unconventionally unfiltered demo for Darkhaven is in the top 20 of Steam’s most-played demos list from the Steam Next Fest, making it among the top 1% of the 3500+ demos in Next Fest. The demo’s success has helped the game surge to 270k wishlists on Steam.

Moon Beast Productions have added new rewards to the Kickstarter and fans can join Peter Hu and Erich Schaefer for a live stream today where the duo will dive into how the new “design your own legendary item” reward will work.

Darkhaven is a dark fantasy isometric ARPG set in the aftermath of a great and final collapse of civilization. Ancient empires have fallen, their ruins reclaimed by wilderness, monsters, and predatory supernatural forces. Players are heirs to a legacy of power that is the last hope for this dying world. As eldritch evil worms its way into the world to feed on its remains, it falls to these few to bring the land back from the brink of death.

Designed for solo play, cooperative adventures, and high-stakes PvP-enabled realms, Darkhaven is set in a procedurally generated, fully dynamic, and persistent world. Terrain and structures are deformable and buildable, allowing players to dig through earth, tunnel through dungeon walls, drain lakes to uncover buried ruins, redirect lava flows to reshape battlefields, or rebuild shattered fortresses. Seasons change, weather alters combat and traversal, and world-altering events leave permanent scars. Every action contributes to a shared, evolving history.

The demo available now on Steam offers several hours of open-ended ARPG gameplay inside a persistent sandbox world. Players can progress the Witch class to level 8, experimenting across three skill trees focused on mobility, positioning, and resource management. Closer to a pre-alpha than a highly polished, bite-sized teaser, Moon Beast have decided not to water down their ambition with a narrow vertical slice, instead allowing players to experience the full, unfiltered version of what they are building as they seek players’ support to realise their vision on Kickstarter.

About Moon Beast Productions
Moon Beast Productions is an independent games developer founded by industry veterans Philip Shenk, Peter Hu, and Erich Schaefer. They have offices in San Francisco, CA, and Austin, TX. Founded in 2021, Moon Beast Productions focuses on innovation in ARPG games.

Stealth-action adventure to release digitally on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, with stunning Physical Standard and Collector’s Editions for PS5 available to pre-order now.

Barcelona, Spain – March 4, 2026. Publisher SelectaPlay and indie developer Baby Robot Games have confirmed that Ereban: Shadow Legacy will launch on 16 April 2026. The acclaimed stealth-action platformer arrives digitally on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, alongside beautifully crafted Physical Standard and Collector’s Editions exclusively forPlayStation 5.

Players can Wishlist the digital editions now and pre-order the physical versions at local retailers ahead of launch.

Step into the shadows as Ayana, the last descendant of a forgotten race, in a gripping sci-fi stealth adventure where light and darkness are weapons, and every choice leaves a mark. Harness mystical shadow powers, deploy high-tech gadgets, and uncover the truth behind a dying universe ruled by the energy empire Helios.

Players eager to experience the shadows early can download the PlayStation 5 demo now live on the PlayStation Store. The demo drops players into the opening prologue, introducing Ereban’s core stealth mechanics, fluid traversal, and Ayana’s signature Shadow Merge ability, offering a first taste of the danger, mystery, and momentum that await in the full adventure launching 16 April 2026.

A Collector’s Edition Worthy of the Legacy

For fans looking to own a piece of the darkness, the PlayStation 5 Collector’s Edition delivers a premium package of exclusive physical content:

• Physical copy of Ereban: Shadow Legacy (PS5)
• Digital Original Soundtrack
• Set of 3 premium art postcards
• Helios iron-on patch
• Forgotten Sun iron-on patch
• Ayana’s mask keychain
• Presented in a premium collector’s box

Both the Standard Edition and Collector’s Edition for PS5 are available to pre-order now at local retailers, while digital players can secure their copy by wishlisting ahead of release.

Watch the release date announcement trailer introduced by Alejandro Márquez, Creative Director at Baby Robot Games, below

Shadow Is Your Greatest Weapon

Ereban: Shadow Legacy is a fast-paced, story-driven stealth platformer that fuses fluid traversal, layered vertical level design, and meaningful player choice. Using Ayana’s signature Shadow Merge ability, players can slip into darkness, phase through environments, scale impossible heights, and strike unseen.

Avoid or assassinate. Spare or consume. Each encounter shapes your path and brings you closer to understanding the fate of your people, and the shadow you may become.

Explore ancient ruins and gleaming industrial complexes where faith, technology, and corruption collide. Move with lethal precision or glide silently through darkness, the world reacts to how you play.

Ereban: Shadow Legacy launches 16 April 2026 digitally on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, with Physical Standard and Collector’s Editions exclusively for PlayStation 5. Download the PlayStation 5 demo. 

Wishlist the digital editions today, pre-order the physical versions from local retailers, and prepare to embrace the shadows.

About SelectaPlay

SelectaPlay is SelectaVisión’s video games publishing branch. The company works with talented studios on unique video games and helps them publish their titles in both physical and digital formats in Europe and worldwide.

About SelectaVisión

SelectaVisión is a video publishing company founded in 1984. Based in Spain, SelectaVisión’s catalog includes anime and live-action feature films, TV shows, and movies.

Our Adventurer Guild is launching on PlayStation 5. This tactical RPG puts players in the role of a guild master. Created by a solo developer, the game combines guild management, questing, and turn-based combat. The PS5 release date is March 3. Previously released on PC, it has 95% positive user reviews. Our Adventurer Guild is also available on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.

Our Adventurer Guild was developed by the one-person studio GreenGuy. First released on PC in 2024, it recently arrived on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. Ultimate Games S.A. prepared and published the console versions.

The game has received strong player reception. On Steam, Our Adventurer Guild currently holds 95 percent positive reviews based on over 2,800 opinions.

Create a Powerful Guild

Our Adventurer Guild is an independent tactical RPG where the player leads a guild of adventurers. The main storyline focuses on rebuilding the guild and restoring it to its former glory.

PlayStation Store – https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10016149

Gameplay centers on managing the guild and completing quests with turn-based combat. The player is also responsible for character progression and crafting.

Our Adventurer Guild features procedurally generated maps for missions, with exploration elements and turn-based combat. Gameplay includes random events, skill checks, and resource gathering. Items obtained during missions can be used to craft equipment.

Turn-Based Combat and Character Development

The turn-based combat system in Our Adventurer Guild uses advanced mechanics. Players face dozens of unique enemies, and battles feature the Bravery system, which allows riskier, more powerful attacks.

The game offers broad options for character development, training, and customization. Players should consider the relationships, moods, and backstories of individual heroes. Proper synergies can positively affect characters during combat.

Our Adventurer Guild – Key Features:

• tactical RPG;
• turn-based combat;
• guild leadership and management;
• character development and customization;
• item crafting.

The release date of Our Adventurer Guild on PlayStation 5 has been set for March 3, 2026.