LOS ANGELES – MAY 28, 2026 – Netmarble, a renowned developer and publisher of high-quality games, has announced an in-game update for its AFK RPG THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK, featuring a new fighter and multiple events. 

A new Legendary Fighter with [Solid] synergy, Nakoruru has been added as part of this update. She is an Ainu priestess with mystic powers who communicates with mother nature. Nakoruru sacrificed herself to protect and become the spirit of nature. Players can check out her signature skills such as “Amube Yatoro” and “Kushinaukke Shikannakki Mutsube” in THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK. 

The Nakoruru Pick-Up Event and the [Solid] Synergy Fighter Summon Event are available until June 10 that give players higher chances to acquire the new fighter and fighters with [Solid] synergy. 

Players will also be able to participate in various in-game events and obtain rewards, including the Lucky Elpy Event and the Green Therapy Event. The Lucky Elpy Event, running from June 1 to June 5, allows players an opportunity to get a Legendary Supporter Shiki. From June 4 through June 17, the Green Therapy Event provides a chance to meet Legendary pets RiRiru and Catra. 

THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK is based on SNK’s “THE KING OF FIGHTERS” IP. The game features iconic fighters from “THE KING OF FIGHTERS” series reimagined in pixel art graphics that gamers are familiar with from THE KING OF FIGHTERS R-2 on NEOGEO POCKET COLOR, allowing players to build their own team of favorite Fighters and enjoy dynamic combats. Players can strategically create their decks by combining at least 5 and up to 25 different Fighters and formations.

For the latest news and information on THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK, visit the official website.

“THE KING OF FIGHTERS” is an iconic fighting game series that led the fighting game craze in the 1990s, with over 15 titles released to date. THE KING OF FIGHTERS and its Fighters have been receiving strong support among fans around the globe for decades as the series’ systems and stories have evolved over time. 

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.

ⓒ SNK CORPORATION ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ⓒ Netmarble Corp. & Netmarble Neo Inc. 2024 All Rights Reserved. 

Featuring new looks at Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School, Servant of the Lake, Echo Weaver, Map Map – A Game About Maps, EMUUROM, and more

Edinburgh, UK – May 28, 2026 – Thinky Games, a grassroots community and website dedicated to cerebral and problem-solving games, today presented Thinky Direct 2026, its second annual puzzle-focused games showcase. The online event featured more than 40 puzzle and thinky games from developers around the world, including world premiere reveals, new demos, launch dates, and updates on highly anticipated upcoming titles.

Highlights include Dittori, a newly announced game from puzzle titans Draknek & Friends, the launch of Map Map – A Game About Maps and EMUURMOM, and new trailers from iam8bit Presents, Rusty Lake, ARTE France, and more.

The showcase also kicks off the Cerebral Puzzle Showcase, organized in partnership with Draknek & Friends, featuring a week of puzzle game demos and discounts on Steam.

Featured games from Thinky Direct 2026 include:

• Clover’s Quadrants (Two-Headed Deer)
• Backpack Boy (Chuck & Niles games)
• Bulbo’s Belief System (Abstract Digital)
• Burn With Me (Nozomu Games)
• Cat Squeeze (Cattery Studio, Pone Games)
• Colorbound (Panpipe Studio)
• Compress(space) (B-Deshi Interactive)
• Deductopia (Nightwell Games)
• DEG (Doseo)
• Dittori (Blookerstein Games)
• Echo Weaver (Moonlight Kids)
• EMUUROM (borbware)
• Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School (Coin Crew Games)
• From Ruins (DigiTales Interactive)
• Funeral for the Sun (Nicolas Cid Delgado)
• Gentoo Rescue (Jagriff)
• He Who Watches (Danga Games)
• Hello Again (Soup Island)
• Light of Atlantis (Duck ‘n’ Run Games)
• Lock In (FLEB)
• Looking for Fael (Swing Swing Submarine)
• Map Map – A Game About Maps (Pipapo Games)
• Memory’s Reach (100 Stones Interactive)
• Mimic Meadows (Threethreethree Games)
• MONOMOON (Gentle Giant)
• Outpour (Andrew Leal)
• Pikku Adventure (Pikku Studios)
• Prophet Margin (Stellar Cartography Interactive UG)
• Red Frame (Basenji)
• Rita (SporkTank)
• Servant of the Lake (Rusty Lake)
• Some Puzzles (FLEB)
• Stretchmancer (Triangle Wave)
• The Granny Detective Society (Team Empreintes)
• The Land Forgotten (Daria Jerjomina)
• Timebound (Michał Kluz, Patrycja Sagan, Fabien Calabria)
• Trifoil
• Trifolium: The Adventures of Gary Pretzelneck (EmptyMatter)
• Trooops! (Le Slo)
• UvsU: You vs You (dietzribi)

“There are such incredible things happening in the world of thinky games – truly some of the best games ever created, made with such a deep love for puzzles and problem solving,” said Joseph Mansfield, manager at Thinky Games. “These games deserve so much more attention, so it’s an absolute privilege to play our part in sharing them with you all. Seriously, they’re so freakin good!”

About Thinky Games

We believe thinky games are for everyone. If you enjoy relaxing with a crossword, figuring out whodunit before the TV detective does, or wrapping your head around an intriguing riddle, we think you’ll love these games. Logic games, detective games, mystery games, strategy games, math games, adventure games – there are so many wonderful thinky games to discover!

LOS ANGELES – MAY 28, 2026 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality games, has released an in-game update for its collectible RPG Seven Knights Re:BIRTH. The new update celebrates the game’s 1st Anniversary with a new Legendary hero, anniversary events, and additional content. 

The update welcomes [The Third Seat of Foresight] Skuld, a Legendary magic-type hero. Her arrival finally brings together all the members of the Celestial Guardians. The Skuld Rate Up Summon is now available, alongside the Skuld Power Up Event, where players can earn rewards such as Pooki Token and Inner Spark by clearing in-game missions.

Also featured is the Awakening update for [Dark Justice] Silvesta, a Legendary magic-type hero from the Dark Knights. With his Awakening, Sylvesta gains enhanced combat potential, including a powerful Awakening Skill and updates to certain existing abilities. The newly added Awakening System allows eligible heroes to unlock Awakening Skills and gain changes to certain abilities, appearances, and effects. 

To awaken heroes, players need to access the Awakening button within the Power Up menu, where exclusive quests for target heroes are available. They can restore an Awakening Fragment each time they complete one of these quests, and once all fragments have been restored, players can complete the target hero’s Awakening. 

A new Dedicated Equipment system has also been introduced that enables players to unlock dedicated equipment slots, obtain exclusive equipment, and add Dedicated Stats through Tuning. The Dedicated Equipment system expands the scope of character growth and provides strategic choices. 

This update also adds a new story event, “The Mage Who Weaves Threads and the Twins Who Share Tomorrow,” where players can dive deeper into the hidden story of Skuld. Running until June 11, this story event provides changes to obtain Legendary Hero Ticket I, Brilliant Skill Enhancement Stones, and more rewards. 

Players can now participate in the Awakening Expedition, which grants Awakening Stones, as well as a check-in event offering Brilliant Skill Enhancement Stones, Pet Summon Vouchers, and Hero Summon Vouchers as part of the 1st anniversary celebration. Additional anniversary missions provide rewards such as Star Crystals, Hero/Pet Summon Vouchers, Dedicated Equipment Wish List Summon Vouchers, and more. 

Seven Knights Re:BIRTH inherits the key elements of the original Seven Knights, Netmarble’s flagship IP that has surpassed 100 million cumulative downloads, including its story, characters, combat systems, and core mechanics while enhancing the gameplay experience with modern gameplay features and the latest trends. 

More details on Seven Knights Re:BIRTH are available on the official website and forum. Fans can also stay up-to-date with the latest information on the game by following official social channels on Facebook and YouTube. 

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.

A new free map and premium cosmetics are here in Update 1.21

PARIS – May 28, 2026 – Focus Entertainment and New World Interactive are thrilled to announce the launch of a new content update for Insurgency: Sandstorm with Update 1.21, “Operation: Breachpoint.”Watch the launch trailer now to discover all the new content available to experience!

Available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam, the Microsoft Store, and Epic Games Store, today’s Operation brings a new free map, new free pistols and additional patches. Newly added premium cosmetic DLC sets are also available in the 4-Year Anniversary Edition and Year 4 Pass, as well as for individual purchase.

FREE CONTENT INCLUDED IN OPERATION: BREACHPOINT

WithOperation: Breachpoint, all players can enjoy a new free map as well as two new pistols: the Fowler Vanta 9 for Security and TK-33 for Insurgents.  

In the new “Hold” map, Insurgents have violently seized a police station and jail complex to break out their comrades and loot gear, creating the perfect ground for close-quarters combat. Responding Special Forces are now laying siege to the multi-level facility, fighting room-to-room to rescue hostages and reclaim control.

• New Map: Hold
• New Pistols: Fowler Vanta 9 for Security and TK-33 for Insurgents

PREMUM CONTENT INCLUDED IN OPERATION: BREACHPOINT

• New Security gear set: Rapid Assault
• New Insurgent gear set: Scavenger
• New Security weapon skin set: Endurance
• New Insurgents weapon skin set: War Torn

Insurgency: Sandstorm is currently available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Steam, the Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store, as well as on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X in 4K 60 FPS, with global crossplay.

Look out, servers! Play by Play Studios, the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) have announced an open beta for NBA THE RUN, playable Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 10am PDT – 6pm PDT on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. This marks the first time the 3v3 streetball game featuring NBA stars will be playable on consoles, with cross-play fully enabled. Check out the new trailer now and download the game on your preferred platform on Saturday – no sign-ups or codes required!

Here’s a breakdown of what’s going to be included in this weekend’s test:

• Game Modes: Play as one player on a team of three in Knockout Squads, or control your entire team of three in Knockout Solos
• NBA Players: In this test, players will have access to the following NBA superstars:Giannis Antetokounmpo, Scottie Barnes, LaMelo Ball, Jalen Brunson, Stephen Curry, Anthony Davis, Luka Dončić , Kevin Durant, Anthony Edwards, Cooper Flagg, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, LeBron James, Damian Lillard, Donovan Mitchell, Ja Morant and Victor Wembanyama
• Street Legends: Destiny “DJ” Jackson
• Advanced Dunks & Tricks: Express yourself on the court, trying out four different advanced dunks and taunts
• New Tricks & Moves: Speaking of expression, you’ll also get to see and feel the initial implementation of style moves in the game – including crossovers, Shammgods, Slip ‘N Slides, and more

NBA THE RUN is launching on June 9 with two editions – the Standard Edition will be available for $29.99, while the Deluxe Edition will be available for $39.99 and includes three additional unlocked playable characters (Stephen Curry Golden State Warriors ‘09 Rookie Variant, Luka Dončić Dallas Mavericks ‘18 Rookie Variant, and Kevin Durant Seattle Supersonics ‘07 Rookie Variant), plus 1000 CRED, the in-game currency that players can use to purchase items in the shop, including alternate jerseys, dunk animations, taunts, badges, banners, and more.

At the heart of NBA THE RUN is the Run the World Tournament, a four-round Knockout tournament where teams of 3 will go head to head on iconic streetball courts around the world. Each tournament ends with a championship game at one of four specially designated finals courts, where you’ll square off for the Run the World trophy and the ultimate bragging rights.

At launch, players will take to the courts as one of 30+ NBA stars, along with 5 fictional streetball legends, each with different playstyles, and each uniquely handcrafted and stylized. Gameplay is fast, fluid and responsive, powered by true rollback netcode, ensuring every crossover, dive for loose ball and alley-oop syncs simultaneously for every player in a seamless online experience.

NBA THE RUN is the first game from Play by Play Studios, a small, independent studio made up of veteran developers who’ve worked on some of the industry’s biggest franchises and have a passion for sports and video games. The game is being built with care and craftsmanship by a team united in their vision to pay homage to the golden age of sports games, made for today’s players.

NBA THE RUN launches June 9 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. For more information, visit the game’s official web site at nbatherun.com.

Bellring Games and Skystone Games Announce Open Beta Date for Dark Fantasy Extraction ARPG Across PC, PlayStation, and Xbox

SAN FRANCISCO – May 28, 2026 – Bellring Games and Skystone Games today announce that Mistfall Hunter, the studio’s debut dark fantasy extraction ARPG, will launch its open beta on June 14 across Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox. 

In the wake of an epic war between gods and outer gods, all deities have fallen. Their blood – the Gyldenmist – has become a corrosive force sweeping across the land, Weavereach warping the souls of the living and driving them to madness and monstrous mutation. Civilization clings to the edges of ruin. But from the shadows emerges hope: a mysterious figure named Dew, who possesses the power to resurrect fallen heroes and grant them immortal bodies. These reborn champions, called Gyldhunters, are tasked with a dangerous mission: venture into the heart of corruption, battle the twisted creatures spawned by the Gyldenmist, and harvest Gyldenblod to heal the world’s broken Web of Fate.

Mistfall Hunter blends the nail-biting tension of extraction gameplay with fluid, precision-based action combat. Players select from five distinct classes: Mercenary, Sorcerer, Blackarrow, Shadowstrix, and Seer. Each has unique weapons, skills, and playstyles. Whether hunting solo or coordinating with up to two companions, every raid is a high-stakes gamble. Enemies emerge from both the corrupted wilderness and rival Gyldhunters seeking the same spoils. Defeat means losing everything you’ve gathered. To secure a safe return to the Windrest camp, Gyldhunters must track down extraction opportunities hidden within the realm and ring the bell known as Soul of Return to escape. However, the Gyldenmist may conceal more than one way out. 

To unleash your full combat potential and gain the upper hand in every fight, target enemy weak points with pinpoint accuracy. Chain devastating combos, customize your build with over 10 skills and talent options, and collect high-level gear to unlock powerful passives. Every match is a test of mechanical skill, adaptability, and nerve. Will you be the hunter, or the hunted?

The open beta on June 14 gives players a chance to experience the extraction loop, test their class builds, and help shape the game before its official release. Bellring Games has spent months refining core mechanics and listening to community feedback from previous beta phases, and the open beta represents a polished, feature-complete experience.

Key Dates:

• Pre-download Starts: June 13 at 8:00 PM PT
• Servers Open: June 14 at 6:00 PM PT
• Servers Close: June 22 at 3:00 AM PT  

Platforms:

Mistfall Hunter will be available on:

• PC (Steam)
• PlayStation 5 
• Xbox Series X|S

About Bellring Games

Bellring Games is an emerging studio dedicated to delivering bold, play-first action games to gamers around the world. The studio is committed to creating best-in-class action experiences that inspire and entertain, with Mistfall Hunter representing their vision of extraction gameplay merged with fluid action combat and dark fantasy storytelling.

About Skystone Games

Skystone Games is a global video game publisher founded by Diablo creator David Brevik and veteran Bill Wang. With a passion for bold ideas and breakout talent, Skystone supports unique projects like Mistfall Hunter, Tiny Bookshop, Crystal of Atlan, HELLCARD, ACECRAFT, and more.

LONDON (May 28, 2026) – Grab your co-pop partner, load up on Pomu Gel and prepare for an all new adventure in POPUCOM, the colorful multiplayer puzzle platforming adventure from publishers GRYPHLINE and Fireshine Games, and developer Hypergryph. Update 1.2 brings a host of new content to the adventure for free, including a sizzling new story level, two fresh minigames and a stylish new outfit to let your fashion sense shine. You can jump in starting today on PC and Nintendo Switch (also playable on Nintendo Switch 2 via backward compatibility): https://store.steampowered.com/app/2543180/POPUCOM/

Update 1.2, which you and a friend can dive into today, brings a brand-new story level to adventure through. The new level, Fallen Laputa, will require clever thinking, teamwork and precise use of your colorful powers and artifacts – as this new level is one of the trickiest in the game. As always, mastering the art of color swapping is essential in combat just as much as puzzle solving and exploration.

Jump ‘n Shoot pits you and a friend in a chaotic duel where you bounce around trying to eliminate the other without the ability to aim, while POPUU-3 offers a clever, competitive spin on the classic fun of match-three gameplay.

Today’s update also introduces more options to freshen up your look with the debut of the Swift Escort helmet, Offroad Pioneer outfit and Neon Streak boots, plus a sticker set unlockable by playing the new Fallen Laputa stage. Complete with a range of gameplay enhancing optimization refinements, Update 1.2 is the perfect reason to dive into POPUCOM’s high-energy fun for the first time or return for encore playthroughs.

Blast off with a friend into the delightful world of POPUCOM, a co-op adventure where the only way to succeed in this unknown alien world is to work together, armed with colorful Pomu Gel and a host of charming artifacts to aid you in your exploration and combat. There’s no need to rush, though. Feel free to kick back, try on some fresh fits and relax with some addictive minigames between missions with your partner. 

Keep up with all things POPUCOM, including an exciting collaboration soon to be revealed,and other Fireshine Games titles at https://fireshinegames.co.uk/.

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About Fireshine Games

Fireshine Games is a global publisher of digital and physical video games based in London, England, with a focus on finding fun and bringing innovative indie gems to players around the world. Originally established in 2014, Fireshine Games has built a portfolio of acclaimed and award winning digital titles, including Core Keeper, Shadows of Doubt, Len’s Island and Popucom, while partnering with studio giants to bring digital hits to physical release, including Atomfall from Rebellion, Balatro from Playstack, and Jurassic World Evolution 3 from Frontier Developments. Fireshine Games is part of the EG7 group of companies. For more information on Fireshine Games and its titles, visit the official website at fireshinegames.co.uk.

About GRYPHLINE

GRYPHLINE is the global publishing brand of HYPERGRYPH, headquartered in Singapore, with branches across multiple countries and regions. Our mission is to bring unique and high-quality gaming experiences to players across the world. As the trusted global publishing partner of HYPERGRYPH, we are responsible for releasing titles including Arknights: Endfield, Ex Astris, and POPUCOM. We are also expanding into more areas of global publishing, launching the official player community SKPORT, and actively engaging in investments and IP licensing, to grow our global business.

Leamington Spa, UK – May 28, 2026: UK publisher Kwalee and solo independent developer Bun Muen are pleased to announce the new release date for the upcoming co-op detective thriller, Shift at Midnight. Players can start working their night shifts from Wednesday, June 17, 2026. 

The game is coming to PC and Xbox Series X|S.  Game Pass subscribers can also play the game on Xbox Series consoles, Xbox on PC, and Xbox Cloud Gaming. 

Developed by Australian solo developer Bun Muen, Shift at Midnight is an online co-op detective horror game for up to three players. Players work together across randomly generated shifts to investigate their customers, some of whom are only pretending to be human. Make one mistake, and you’ll be forced to board up, set traps, and hide.

Players can also dive straight in by downloading the multiplayer demo on Steam, which currently holds “99% Overwhelmingly Positive” rating.

Kwalee and Bun Muen have also released a brand-new gameplay trailer showcasing the different ways players can deal with customers and doppelgangers, as well as what happens when everything starts to go wrong.

Watch the release date reveal trailer below.

About Shift at Midnight 

Managing a gas station is tough work, keep your stock shelves full and sell enough products to meet your quota each night, take deliveries and keep your store nice and clean.

Oh, and make sure to interrogate each customer as you serve – as some are not human and are in fact doppelgangers – miss one and they will return later that shift to try and kill you and your friends… Execute on site if you think they are not human – just be sure to clean up after. If you mess up, be prepared to set traps, barricade the doors and hide as the doppelgangers return as horrible monsters.

Manage your gas station

Stock the shelves, take deliveries, keep your store clean & serve customers. Each shift is randomly generated… meaning no 2 shifts are the same.

Not all customers are human…

Managing a gas station these days also means you have to be a detective… You may ask each customer 5 questions, examine their ID, cross-check their details in the computer, and observe their behaviour. Make sure they are human before you let them leave, or they will come back…

Board Up, Lay Traps and Hide

If a creature manages to leave the store, all hell breaks loose. Barricade the doors, place traps, and find a place to hide. Survival is no longer guaranteed.

Better with friends!

Multiplayer is where the game thrives, work together or at least be together… proximity chat enhances the experience.

Features:

• Multiplayer
• Proximity chat
• Interrogate customers
• Randomly Generated Shifts
• Gas Station Management
• Character customisation

About Kwalee

Kwalee is a multi-award-winning games publisher and developer based in Leamington Spa, UK. The company has built a growing catalogue of PC and console titles, including Wildmender, ROBOBEAT, Voidwrought, In Sink, Hordes of Hunger, The Precinct, Town to City, Don’t Stop Girlypop!, Grime II, Modulus: Factory Automation, Ground Zero, Rune Dice, Call of the Elder Gods and Luna Abyss alongside upcoming releases such as Hark the Ghoul, Retro Space, Lost Hellden, BPM Bitcrushed, Shift at Midnight, Welcome to Elderfield, Lily’s World XD, and Steam to Electric, among others.

Founded by games industry icon and Codemasters co-founder David Darling CBE, Kwalee is supported by a global team of games experts, with studios in the UK, India, and remote locations worldwide. The company is actively seeking high-quality games to publish across all platforms and welcomes developers to get in touch.

Officially recognised as “Best Publisher” at the TIGA Awards 2022, Kwalee is also a committed industry advocate, serving as an ambassador for the non-profit organisation Women in Games and regularly supporting charities such as Safe In Our World, GamesAid, and SpecialEffect.

• FIFA expands into multi-partner digital football ecosystem ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026™
• Diversified portfolio includes partnerships with Roblox, Epic Games, KONAMI, SEGA/Sports Interactive, Gamefam, Mythical Games and Solace Games, enabling FIFA to reach various genres and audiences
• Agreements with Netflix and Delphi Interactive set to deliver intuitive, streamlined and approachable football simulation experience, with FIFA World Cup™ – Launch Edition to lay foundations for future growth across platforms

FIFA has today shared its updated, long-term Digital Football Strategy, providing fans and industry stakeholders with a key insight into FIFA’s priority areas in the football gaming and esports ecosystem.

The strategy enables FIFA to transition from a single-partner model to become a structured, multi-partner ecosystem orchestrator, allowing the organisation to continuously improve reach and relevance across multiple gaming genres, platforms and audiences.

Under the strategy, FIFA is set to expand into various gaming categories. In addition, the institution will create new pathways for participation – from hyper-casual to competitive play – whilst ensuring that FIFA competitions and Member Associations, as well as gaming and esports partners, remain connected. This approach extends across football esports, in which FIFA continues to develop a structured, competition-driven ecosystem around the FIFAe brand, with low barriers to entry, global consistency and long-term direction.

“By establishing a scalable foundation in gaming and esports, we’re creating new opportunities for our 211 Member Associations and our Commercial Partners to participate and collaborate, which in turn will provide fans with greater options to engage with football,” said FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström. “Our ambition is to build a sustainable and adaptable ecosystem that reflects how football is experienced today and how it’ll continue to evolve in the future.”

FIFA’s digital football portfolio is already delivering engagement at scale both geographically and across generations. Together with Gamefam, FIFA operates the largest branded game on Roblox with FIFA Super Soccer, reaching more than 10 million monthly active users and having recorded over a billion plays to date. In addition, FIFA Rivals has surpassed 2.5 million downloads since its launch and has involved FIFA Commercial Partners, including adidas.

Across FIFA’s football esports competitions, more than 120 Member Associations and, over 16 million players have engaged on the road to the FIFAe Finals via Konami’s eFootball™, with more than 1.1 billion views generated last year reflecting both scale and global reach. As a result, FIFA operates one of the largest nation-based esports ecosystems in the world under its competition brand FIFAe, uniquely anchored in its Statutes and the global network of its Member Associations.

Harnessing these foundations, FIFA’s roadmap leading into and beyond this year’s FIFA World Cup™ features several exciting announcements that build on the existing strategy for digital football, as well as opportunities to engage existing and new fans with the game.

Upcoming announcements

• Further details about the reimagined FIFA-branded simulation experience, developed in partnership with Netflix and Delphi Interactive, to be shared ahead of the scheduled release in June, with the FIFA World Cup – Launch Edition to represent the starting point of a new product journey, with continued expansion across  consoles, PC, and mobile planned
• The release of FIFA Heroes across mobile and PC, with the console roll-out to follow
• The continued expansion of non-simulation experiences, introducing new formats that blend football with broader entertainment and cultural intellectual property
• The strategic delivery of five FIFAe Continental Championships as qualifying competitions for the FIFAe Finals 2026
• The Host City of next year’s inaugural FIFAe Festival: the vibrant global celebration that unites digital and traditional football in a new event format

The Anniversary Event launches June 1 — free entry, exclusive rewards, fresh start for all players

May 28, 2026 — Screeps, the world’s first massively multiplayer real-time strategy game for programmers controlled entirely through JavaScript code, marks the tenth anniversary of its Early Access launch on Steam. To celebrate, the studio is launching Season 10 — a free Anniversary World open to all players — running from June 1 through August 1, 2026.

About the Game

In Screeps, players control their units and structures by writing real JavaScript code that run autonomously on the game’s servers — directing units to harvest resources, construct buildings, conquer territory, and expand across the world. The game has earned more than 1,900 reviews on Steam (86% positive).

Unlike many online games, Screeps has never stopped its persistent world. Since entering Early Access in June 2016 on a few servers, the game has expanded continuously — growing from a small map into a vast, sharded universe running across a distributed cluster of more than 40 dedicated servers. The world processes a game tick every few seconds executing players’ JavaScript code, it has been doing so without major interruption for ten years. Structures and colonies that players built in 2016 remain standing today, still running their owners’ code.

Anniversary Event

Screeps’ Seasonal Worlds are separate, temporary game worlds with modified rules that reset every three months, giving new and veteran players equal footing on a fresh map. Season 10 is the Anniversary Edition: the world opens June 1 and runs until August 1, 2026.

To mark ten years, entry to Season 10 is free for the first time — no in-game resources required, with exclusive anniversary rewards available to all participants. Alongside it, Screeps is running its deepest Steam discount ever: 70% off from June 1 through June 15, the lowest price the game has ever been offered at. 

About the Studio

Screeps was founded in 2014 by Artem Chivchalov as a solo project. Over the following years it grew into a team of six, funded entirely by the community — first through a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo, then through Steam sales, with open-source contributors. Originally a Russia-based studio, the team faced severe disruption following international sanctions in 2022 — losing access to services, resources, and infrastructure, and ultimately relocating the business to Armenia. The game world ran without interruption throughout. The studio remains fully operational, with a remote team distributed across multiple countries.