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GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE ANNOUNCES COLLABORATION WITH AWARD-WINNING ANIME LYCORIS RECOIL TO LAUNCH FEBRUARY 12

Lycoris Recoil’s Stars Chisato and Takina Take Aim In this High-Caliber Crossover With the Celebrated Mobile RPG Shooter

PALO ALTO, CA – February 1, 2026 – Global gaming brand Level Infinite and game developer SHIFT UP today announced a major crossover event for the hit mobile RPG shooter Goddess of Victory: NIKKE. Starting Thursday, February 12, 2026, the world of NIKKE will welcome the elite agents of the highly-acclaimed TV gun-fight anime series, Lycoris Recoil.

Highlighting the high-stakes shooting action and appealing visual style of both brands, the NIKKE x LYCORIS collab update will feature:

  • Iconic New Units: Lycoris Recoil agents Chisato Nishikigi and Takina Inoue will transition into the world of NIKKE as playable characters, complete with their signature fighting styles adapted for the battlefield. 
  • Original Narrative Content: A brand-new story event that explores the intersection of the Lycoris agents and the Nikkes as they join forces to face a common threat. 
  • Lively Crossover Visuals: The signature red lycoris flowers and the motifs of Café LycoReco from the anime are seamlessly blended with the gritty style of NIKKE’s combat-heavy world to deliver a unique and engaging art style.

Be sure to look out for more detailed character stats, unique skills, and specific mission rewards as they are revealed on the official NIKKE website and social media channels in the coming days.

To celebrate the collaboration, fans will have the chance to win prizes including official NIKKE original merchandise and Amazon Gift Cards.

How to Participate:

  1. Follow the official Goddess of Victory: NIKKE X/Twitter Account
  2. Repost (RT) the designated campaign post

Official X: https://x.com/NIKKE_en

Fans are encouraged to take part and join the celebration!

Downloaded over 45 million times since launch, GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE is available globally for PC, iOS and Android mobile devices. GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE continues to deliver regular updates and content expansions that keep players immersed in the game’s evolving narrative.
 
Download the game on the iOS App Store, Google Play and Windows PC.
 
To learn more about GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE, go to: http://nikke-en.com

About Level Infinite
Level Infinite is Tencent’s global games brand, dedicated to delivering engaging and original gaming experiences across diverse genres to a worldwide audience, whenever and wherever they choose to play. The brand also provides a wide range of services and resources to a network of developers and partner studios around the world to help them unlock the potential of their games. Level Infinite is both publisher of breakout hit games like Honor of Kings and Goddess of Victory: NIKKE and a collaborative partner in games such as Dune: Awakening from Funcom, Warhammer 40K: Darktide and many more. To learn more about Level Infinite, visit www.levelinfinite.com, and follow on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.For more information about Level Infinite, please visit the official website at www.levelinfinite.com/ja or the official X account at x.com/LevelInfiniteJP.

About Lycoris Recoil
Lycoris Recoil is a hit TV anime series following the daily lives and secret missions of Chisato Nishikigi and Takina Inoue. As agents of the “Lycoris” program, they maintain Japan’s peace by operating out of the cozy Café LycoReco, balancing serving coffee and sweets with battling hidden enemies in the shadows.

Stop Grinding. Start Wrecking: Very First Dev Blog Dives into Wreckfest 2’s Upcoming Career Mode

Sydney, Australia, February 2nd, 2026: No helmets required for this one! The first Wreckfest 2 Dev Blog is here, and the Bugbear crew is popping the hood on how the ultimate alternative motorsports experience is being built from the ground up.

In this first entry, the team dives deep into the all‑new career mode – a complete reimagining of how you’ll carve out your legend in Wreckfest2. No more “win, unlock, repeat” – this time, you define your own path, whether you’re a clean‑driving racer, a full‑throttle crasher, or a chaos‑loving lawnmower aficionado.

Get an inside look at the game’s seven design pillars and the new multi‑discipline structure of Wreckfest2’s upcoming career mode. For the developers, “career” is no longer just a fixed set of events; it’s the whole metagame representing your fantasy motorsports journey.

Ready to see what it takes to build a career worth wrecking? Read the full Dev Blog now and join the community conversation – your input might help shape the road ahead, as Bugbear is creating Wreckfest 2 for players, with players.

Watch Wreckfest 2’s latest Video on YouTube

Visit the official Website: https://wreckfest2.thqnordic.com/ 
The Dev Blog: https://thqn.net/4reQ1qG [thqn.net]

About THQ Nordic

Founded in 2011, THQ Nordic is a global video game publisher and developer. Based in Vienna (Austria), and with subsidiaries all around the globe, THQ Nordic brands include Darksiders, MX vs. ATV, Destroy All Humans, Wreckfest, Titan Quest, Biomutant, Gothic, ELEX, Kingdoms of Amalur and many more.

About Bugbear Entertainment
Bugbear Entertainment is a game studio specialising in action driving. The company has been developing car games for sixteen years, starting with Rally Trophy (2001, PC). With over a decade of development under its belt, Bugbear Entertainment has successfully redefined the genre of action racing and is best known for the critically acclaimed demolition racing series FlatOut (2004-2007, PC, PS2™, Xbox, Xbox 360) and street racing title Ridge Racer Unbounded (2013, PC, PS3™, Xbox 360).

About Wreckfest 2

Ascend to the throne of full-contact racing by breaking the rules – and everything else – on your way to victory! Developer Bugbear went all out, rebuilding its true-to-life physics simulation engine to take full advantage of modern hardware. Wreckfest 2 features even higher crash fidelity, more intricate component damage simulation and many more improvements across the board!

Get ready to witness the absolute best-in-class car destruction and truly epic moments of chaos, all with the signature vehicle handling from Wreckfest!

Features:

Unmatched racing experience: Brace yourself for the most phenomenal full-contact racing action with no rules, just jaw-dropping moments of chaos and destruction, powered by the overhauled physics engine. Race in intense head-to-head fights on courses featuring high-speed circuits, crazy courses with obstacles & jumps, intersections and oncoming traffic, or go for demolition domination in derby mode.

– More and more tracks & arenas will be added during the Early Access phase –

Awesome & customizable cars: Forget pristine supercars: Our cars are old, dented and patched together. Each of them tells a story, and you can tell your own by customising your ride. Over the course of early access, more and more customisation options will be added to the game. They will not only unlock your creative desires, but also contain new armour and component types that support certain playstyles.

– Later during Early Access, you can also share your designs with other racers and wreckers! –

Fully revamped game modes: Launching into early access with the base game modes of Racing, Derby and multiplayer mode. During the Early Access phase, we will add a completely revamped career mode that adapts to your individual playstyle and guides you on your journey to become a true champion! For online racers, there will be a new skill-based matchmaking system and server queues coming as well!

Challenges: Another highlight during the Early Access phase will be special challenges, putting you behind the steering wheel of unconventional vehicles that were definitely never supposed to end up on a racetrack! Various bite-sized scenarios will keep you hooked as you battle for the highest scores.

Mod Support: During the Early Access phase, mod support will be added so you can really mess with this game by installing various mods from the Steam Workshop.

Shipping Store Simulator 2037 Schedules Delivery on Steam for PC This Q3 2026

SayGames, publisher with more than eight billion downloads, reveals its debut PC-first title

Jan. 31, 2026 – Publisher SayGames and developer PLAYSTROM today reveal Shipping Store Simulator 2037, the management sim with robotic employees, coming Q3 2026 to Steam for PC. This release marks the first time SayGames has launched a title as a PC-first experience, following the multiplatform success of My Little Universe and more than eight billion downloads across its portfolio.

Opening up Rocket Post for package pickup and delivery was a risky endeavor, especially when QuickBox dominates the city of Cranelock. At the start, you and you alone have to receive incoming deliveries, label packages for customers to pick up, and then hand them over. It can all seem like too much…thankfully in the year 2037, robots exist and after earning some revenue, can handle the menial tasks at Rocket Post.

Keep Rocket Post running smoothly by purchasing robots to handle key tasks, while also managing the budget, and finding opportunities to expand. Help maintain the robotic staff, as they sometimes need repairs, or can slip on spills in the store. Treat them well, purchase supplies as necessary and enjoy the satisfaction of Rocket Post becoming both a figurative and literal well-oiled machine.

As Rocket Post expands, Cranelock’s VIPs will take notice of its success, and want to do business. Let the robots hold down the fort, while handling deliveries via van, drone, and other methods to try and expand to become Cranelock’s biggest and best shipping store, but only at the pace you want to advance at.

“We aimed with Shipping Store Simulator 2037 to find that sweet spot between something that’s cozy and relaxing to play while providing the fun that comes from grinding and building up your business,” said Ivan Bogdanchuk, CEO and Founder, PLAYSTROM. “If you like to min-max everything possible, or just enjoy unwinding with meaningful progress in a low-stakes environment, our game has something for all fans of the genre.”

“We have enjoyed a very fruitful relationship with PLAYSTROM for many years, and we have each played a significant role in each other’s success,” said Yegor Vaikhanski, CEO & Co-Founder, SayGames. “Shipping Store Simulator 2037 is the kind of easy to pick up but hard to put down fun that we prioritize in our titles, just available first on PC.”

Shipping Store Simulator 2037 releases Q3 2026 on Steam for PC. The game will support English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Polish, Japanese, Korean, and Simplified Chinese language text.

For more information on Shipping Store Simulator 2037, visit the official website, join the official Discord server, and follow SayGames on X (formerly Twitter)InstagramFacebook, and LinkedIn.

About SayGames

SayGames is a leading cross-platform games publisher with 200+ launched games and more than eight billion game downloads globally. They work with developer partners to create delightful experiences enjoyed by everyone. SayGames has offices in Cyprus and Poland.

About PLAYSTROM

PLAYSTROM is a dynamic team with more than 15 successful titles and more than one billion downloads. Unafraid to take risks in a quest to design games with memorable mechanics, PLAYSTROM prepares its first PC title with Shipping Store Simulator 2037.

Party Tycoon Disco Simulator Now Available on PS5

Disco Simulator is now available on PlayStation 5 as of January 29. This party-focused tycoon game centers on running your own music club, offering relaxing gameplay and a high degree of freedom in club management. The game is also available on PC and Xbox Series X|S.

Disco Simulator was developed by Polish studios Games Incubator and Frozen Cave Studio. The game first launched on PC in 2024 and recently arrived on Xbox Series X|S. On Steam, Disco Simulator currently holds 72% positive user reviews. The console versions were published by Ultimate Games S.A.

Build a Disco Empire

Disco Simulator is a nightclub management simulator. This party-driven tycoon lets players build and develop their own venue, featuring dance, techno, and chill music.

At the start, players choose a manager from several candidates, each with unique skills that affect different aspects of club operations. Disco Simulator also offers a selection of clubs with distinct characteristics and locations, ranging from small towns to large cities.

PlayStation Storehttps://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10011821

Gameplay includes a range of mechanics related to running a music club. Players must take care of interior design, including furniture, lighting, and sound equipment. Staff management also plays an important role. Progressing through the game unlocks upgrades and improvements for individual elements.

Success in the nightclub business also depends on maintaining customer satisfaction and the right atmosphere inside the club.

Disco Simulator features several game modes, including a campaign and a sandbox mode.

Disco Simulator – Key Features:

  • Party-focused tycoon gameplay
  • Club design and management
  • Dance, techno, and chill music
  • Hiring and managing staff
  • Multiple game modes

Disco Simulator launched on PlayStation 5 on January 29, 2026.

HeartopiaX My Little Pony Collaboration Event Begins Next Month

New Winter Frost Season Fashionwave kicks off today  

Shanghai, China — January 31, 2026 | XD Games is excited to announce that the HeartopiaMy Little Pony collaboration will officially begin in Heartopia on 14 February 2026. 

The collaboration event sees the Tree of Harmony from My Little Pony appearing on Whale Island, needing to be reawakened by Heartopia players via the Elements of Harmony. By working together, players can ensure the tree returns home to the magical kingdom of Equestria. 

Ahead of the collaboration, a week-long pre-event will begin on 7 February, allowing players to complete a number of daily puzzles in order to unlock an exclusive pet costume based on the My Little Pony character Spike, as well as Time-Limited Exhibition Passes. More details on the Heartopia My Little Pony collaboration, including new activities, collections, and outfits, will be revealed next week.

Additionally, Heartopia’s first season — Winter Frost Season Fashionwave — begins today, bringing new winter-themed content and activities to the game. Players who venture to the top of Onsen Mountain will be rewarded with ice and snow slides, as well as a brand new skating rink that allows townsfolk to perfect their figure skating choreography with friends. Players now also have access to ice rink flooring while in build mode, meaning they can construct their own practice rink at home. 

There’s also some snowman-related fun to be had in this frigid weather. Players can build their own snowmen by shovelling fallen snow, or they can turn into snowmen themselves by interacting with the huge snowmen that can be found dotted around town. 

Players can now purchase and level up their Winter Frost Season Fashionwave Gift Boxes, too. These can contain Exhibition Passes, Heart Diamonds, an exclusive instrument skin for a steel tongue drum, the Fashionwave Penguin set, building materials, and more. 

Heartopia players from all towns can meet one another at the concert venue, which will be hosting week-long opening and closing concerts celebrating Winter Frost Season. At nearby stalls, players can purchase items, like glow sticks, to wave about while watching the musical performances and firework displays.

Winter Frost Season runs from 31 January through 13 March. For a full breakdown of everything in this season, watch the Official Launch Special Program or follow Heartopia on X.

Heartopia is available to play for free now on PC, iOS, and Android.

About XD Games

Founded in 2003, XD Games. is a global video games developer and publisher with extensive experience across development, publishing and operations. As of 2022, XD has 38 free-to-play and paid games with over 50 million monthly active users worldwide. In addition, TapTap — a mobile games community and app store — was launched by XD in 2016 and is estimated to currently have 44 million monthly active users.  XD’s mission is to assemble like-minded talented games industry craftspeople with a common goal of touching the hearts of players around the world. XD produces games of the finest quality with passion, offering a pure gaming experience, and encouraging players of all ages to embrace the unique joy of video gaming.

CODE VEIN II – Gameplay

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After being revived by a mysterious girl named Lou we begin our journey to save the world by traveling to the past to change the future, battling numerous horrors alongside our Revenant allies and exploring an open land in Bandai Namco’s Code Vein II.

CODE VEIN II – Gameplay

CODE VEIN II expands on the brutal, anime-styled action RPG formula with a darker world, deeper combat systems, and a more emotionally driven narrative. Set in a shattered future where Revenants continue to struggle for survival, players explore vast interconnected environments filled with grotesque enemies, towering bosses, and remnants of a collapsed civilization. Precision-based combat returns, blending fast melee attacks, powerful Blood Codes, and supernatural abilities that reward timing, positioning, and aggressive play.

Building on the original, CODE VEIN II introduces refined progression systems, expanded character customization, and enhanced companion mechanics that shape both combat and story outcomes. As you uncover the truth behind the world’s decay, your choices, builds, and alliances will define how the journey unfolds. With its signature anime aesthetic, intense boss encounters, and Souls-inspired design philosophy, CODE VEIN II aims to deliver a more polished and ambitious evolution of the series.

CODE VEIN II
Developer: Bandai Namco Studios
Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Platform: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC
Release Date: 30 Jan, 2026
Price: $69.99 USD

Available here – https://www.bandainamcoent.com/games/code-vein-ii

Summary:

Recommended – “A bold sequel with great combat and character moments, but uneven design choices stop Code Vein II from reaching its full potential.”

Check out our review for CODE VEIN II here!

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“The Best in the World” CM Punk Graces WWE 2K26 Cover as Four New Match Types, Upgrades to All Game Modes, and Unprecedented Roster Ensure The Show Never Stops

Highlights include King of Kings Edition, Attitude Era Edition, Monday Night War Edition, new interactive environments, updated storyline in The Island, expanded customisation features, and more 

Australia – January 31, 2026 – Today, 2K announced WWE 2K26, the newest instalment of the flagship WWE video game franchise developed by Visual Concepts, will be available starting March 6 for PlayStation®5 (PS5®), Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch™ 2, and PC via Steam.

The current World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk strikes a defiant pose on the Standard Edition cover, a position befitting a Triple Crown Champion. One of the most celebrated and subversive personas in WWE history, CM Punk previously appeared on the cover of WWE ‘13, and also headlines WWE 2K26’s 2K Showcase. 

The King of Kings Edition celebrates the in-ring career and ongoing behind-the-scenes legacy of WWE Hall of Famer and current WWE Chief Content Officer, Paul “Triple H” Levesque. 

The Attitude Era Edition evokes nostalgia for one of the greatest eras in WWE history, and larger-than-life personalities including “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, The Rock, Triple H, Shawn Michaels, Stephanie McMahon, Undertaker, Kane, Trish Stratus, Lita, Chyna, Kurt Angle, and The Dudley Boyz. 

An all-new “super-premium” Monday Night War Edition features content tied to WWE stars of the Attitude Era, as well as a collection of WCW’s biggest names of the era, including “Hollywood” Hulk Hogan, Kevin Nash, Scott Hall, Goldberg, Booker T, and Eric Bischoff

King of Kings Edition, Attitude Era Edition, and Monday Night Wars Edition are scheduled for worldwide release on Friday, March 6, 2026, seven days prior to the Standard Edition, which will be available Friday, March 13, 2026.

“As a kid, I could only dream of being on the cover of a video game. Now I join a very exclusive group of WWE Superstars who have done it twice,” said CM Punk. “I enjoyed the experience of narrating the 2K Showcase, which gave me an opportunity to tell fans the straight, unfiltered story of the moments, matches, and controversies in my career. Players will get to step into my boots, relive some of my proudest WWE moments, and take on challenges I never had the opportunity to face.”

WWE 2K26 introduces several new community-requested match types and gameplay features,” said Greg Thomas, President at Visual Concepts. “The team has put a lot of thought into refining the in-ring action and presentation, while also expanding creative options to allow players more freedom than ever before.” 

WWE 2K26 features several updates and improvements to existing features throughout the game:

  • 2K Showcase: Punked – CM Punk’s Personal Journey: CM Punk jumps through time to relive incredible moments from his career. Narrated by “The Best in the World” himself, players will relive iconic matches and battle against WWE Legends in Fantasy Warfare. For those who want to truly prove their mettle, the Showcase Gauntlet looks to push players to their limits! CM Punk’s rise, rebellion, and return make this the most personal 2K Showcase yet;
  • Best in the World Roster of 400+: WWE 2K26 boasts a roster of over 400 playable characters; The biggest in franchise history. A combination of current Superstars from RAW, SmackDown, and NXT, Legends, and WWE Hall of Famers, the massive roster features John Cena, “Macho Man” Randy Savage, Rhea Ripley, Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns, Iyo Sky, Andre the Giant, Drew McIntyre, Bron Breakker, “Rowdy” Roddy Piper, Seth Rollins, Logan Paul, Stephanie Vaquer, Eddie Guerrero, Liv Morgan, Bret “Hitman” Hart, Penta, Charlotte Flair, Randy Orton, new additions and returns including Rey Fénix, Rusev, and Blake Monroe, and many more;
  • Four New Match Types, Offensive Tools, and Gameplay Upgrades: Four new match types, including I Quit, Inferno, Three Stages of Hell and Dumpster, stackable tables, new usable objects including shopping carts and thumbtacks, and larger interactive environments offer new but familiar ways to punish opponents. Intergender Matches are available across core game modes. A revamp of the Reversals and Stamina system adds a layer of strategy and upgraded physics interactions make the action feel more dynamic and dangerous. Interactive entrances and the addition of Booker T and Wade Barrett to the commentary team further refine the audiovisual presentation;
  • Creation Suite – 2X the CAS and Image Slots, Plus Body Morphing: The best-in-class customisation mode now offers 200 Create-A-Superstar save slots, doubling the existing count in response to community demand. Community Creations now features a doubled image capacity of 2,000, deeper body and face morphing tools, and two-tone hair color blending, giving players unprecedented freedom to craft the Superstars, arenas, and other creations of their dreams;
  • MyGM – More Shows, More Superstars Per Match: New Intergender Matches, 5, 6, and 8-man matches, plus support for more match types than ever before, vastly increase the number of possible matches and outcomes. More shows per season pose new management challenges in 2K’s strategic brand management simulation mode;
  • MyRISE – New Theme, Increased Replay Value: Players define their MySUPERSTAR’s journey through two new division-based storylines where villainous or heroic decisions impact MyPLAYERs like never before. Players can now keep playing even after the main stories are complete, with more unlockable content and achievements to earn for increased replayability; 
  • Universe – The Draft is Here!:The WWE Draft comes to WWE 2K’s sandbox mode where players create their own WWE Universe and control match outcomes. Other new introductions include new Universe Creation Wizard, Watch Show mode, improved Money in the Bank cash-ins, and additional Promo types;
  • The Island – New Storyline and Environment, Available on All Platforms: 2K’s WWE-themed world is now bigger and more social than ever, and available for the first time on PC. Players will choose one of three factions and battle for control with a revamped progression system. The new Scrapyard Brawl environment, fresh Towers, new shops and branded gear, an expanded MySUPERSTAR builder with face-photo importing, plus upgraded quests, complete with Superstar voiceovers, cutscenes and dialogue screens, enhance the immersive experience;
  • MyFACTION – Chemistry is Key: The collectible card-battle mode is back with new intergender lineups and Quick Swap matches. Players collect new card designs and boost their performance with the new Faction Chemistry and run-in support. New themed card packs and goals will continue to roll out regularly throughout the year with seasonal content refreshes;
  • Ringside Passes – DLC Gets an Upgrade with More Post-Launch Content Than Ever Before: The all-new Ringside Pass offers players additional incentive to play, earning XP across all game modes, excluding online lobbies. 60 free tiers and 40 premium tiers will be available to reward gameplay, with players who can reach tier 40 of the Ringside Pass Premium Season able to unlock Superstars, cosmetic and customisation items, VC, MyFACTION and The Island content, and more. The Ringside Pass Premium replaces the previous DLC model, rewarding players with all-new playable characters unavailable on the base game roster, including current Superstars, Legends, Personas, and some unexpected names. Six Ringside Pass Seasons are planned to roll out throughout the year, with Ringside Pass Season 1 available at launch and featuring unlockable Superstars and Legends, previously available in the WWE 2K Supercharger, on the free tier.

New Motion-Based Nintendo Switch 2 Features

WWE 2K26 on Nintendo Switch 2 will offer several additional features made possible through Nintendo Switch 2’s unique hardware, including touchscreen and mouse support, GameShare and GameChat, support for single Joy-Con gameplay, and the ability to use mouse controls in Creation Suite for face and body painting. The Nintendo Switch 2 version of the game will also now support Image Uploader and cross-platform Community Creations.

WWE 2K26 Editions

WWE 2K26 features four editions of the game: Standard Edition, King of Kings Edition, Attitude Era Edition, and Monday Night War Edition:

  • The Standard Edition will be available for AUD$119.95 / NZD$129.95;
    • Pre-Order Bonus Offer: Players who pre-order the WWE 2K26 Standard Edition will receive the Joe Hendry Pack*, a bonus pack of content containing playable Superstar Joe Hendry, a Joe Hendry shirt cosmetic item, Joe Hendry MyFACTION EVO card, and Joe Hendry Spin Island Emote. Players who pre-order any edition of WWE 2K26 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, or PC will also receive the WWE 2K25 base game (digital).** Players who pre-order Attitude Era Edition or Monday Night War Edition on PlayStation or Xboxbetween January 30 and February 24 at 3AM AEDT will receive 15,000 VC in WWE 2K26 and 67,500 VC in WWE 2K25;***
  • King of Kings Edition will be available for AUD$159.95 AUD / NZD$169.95. King of Kings Edition includes the Standard Edition, Joe Hendry Pack, Ringside Pass Premium Season 1, and 32,500 VC, plus the King of Kings Pack which includes playable Superstars Triple H ‘98 and Stephanie McMahon ‘00, and a “Triple H Signature Taunt” Emote for The Island. King of Kings Edition will be available from March 6, 2026 – seven days ahead of Standard Edition;
  • Attitude Era Edition will be available for AUD$199.95 / NZD $209.95. In addition to all content included in the King of Kings Edition, Attitude Era Edition includes access to Ringside Pass Premium Seasons 1-4, plus the Attitude Era Edition Pack, which features playable Superstars The Rock ‘99, Kane ‘98, and Chyna ‘97, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin “Rattlesnake” and The Rock “People’s Champ” MyFACTION EVO cards, the Raw is War ‘98 Arena, and Undertaker “Thumb Across the Neck” and Shawn Michaels “DX Crotch Chop” Emotes for The Island. The Superstar Mega-Boost is also included, which grants 200 MySUPERSTAR attribute points for MyRISE plus 100,000 VC. Attitude Era Edition will be available from March 6, 2026 – seven days ahead of Standard Edition;
  • Monday Night War Edition will be available for AUD$229.95 / NZD$239.95. In addition to all content included in the Attitude Era Edition, Monday Night War Edition includes access to Ringside Pass Premium Seasons 1-6, plus the Monday Night War Edition Pack, which features playable Superstars Shawn Michaels DX, Macho Man Randy Savage ‘98, Rowdy Roddy Piper ‘98, the WCW Thunder ‘98 Arena, and a Diamond Dallas Page “Bang!” Emote for The Island. Monday Night War Edition also grants entitlement for the WrestleMania 42 Pack, which includes the WrestleMania 42 Arena and three WrestleMania 42 Superstar Persona Cards to be automatically entitled post-launch.**** Monday Night War Edition will be available from March 6, 2026 – seven days ahead of Standard Edition;

For more information on WWE 2K26, visit the game’s official website.

Visual Concepts is a 2K studio. 2K is a wholly owned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

Access to online or bonus features, content, or services, including MyFACTION, The Island, and Online Multiplayer, may require Internet connection, online account registration, and/or may not be accessible by accounts registered to users below the age of 13 (minimum age varies). See www.take2games.com/legal and www.take2games.com/privacy for additional details. Game includes optional in-game purchases and paid random items. Some in-game content may require download and/or online gameplay to unlock. Online console play may require separate paid platform subscription and account registration. Terms apply.

*Pre-order bonus offer available through March 13, 2026. Joe Hendry Pack is included with WWE 2K26 King of Kings Edition, Attitude Era Edition, and Monday Night War Edition. For digital pre-orders, items will be automatically entitled in-game. For physical pre-orders, items will be redeemed in-game via code provided in-box. Terms apply.

**Digital copy of WWE 2K25 Standard Edition not available on Nintendo Switch 2. Digital copy will be automatically entitled to the platform account used to pre-order WWE 2K26 and available to download within 24 hours following pre-order. Offer is non-transferable and not available to platform accounts that already own WWE 2K25 on the same platform. Canceled pre-orders will result in removal of digital copy of WWE 2K25 from platform account. Terms apply.

***Limited time offer available through February 24, 2026, at 3AM AEDT for pre-orders of WWE 2K26 Attitude Era or Monday Night War Editions on PlayStation or Xbox. Bonus VC for WWE 2K26 will be automatically entitled in-game to the platform account used to pre-order. See console store pages for bonus WWE 2K25 VC redemption instructions. Offer is non-transferable. Internet connection and 2K Account required. Terms Apply.

****Exact release date of the WrestleMania 42 Pack content to be announced post-launch and subject to change. Content will be automatically delivered on release for PC users, available for download in the PlayStation store/Library tile for PS5 users, available for download in Microsoft Store for Xbox users, and available for download in the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch 2 users. WrestleMania 42 Pack will also be available for purchase separately.

About Take-Two Interactive Software

Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher, and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. We develop and publish products principally through Rockstar Games, 2K, and Zynga. Our strategy is to create hit entertainment experiences, delivered on every platform relevant to our audience through a variety of sound business models. Our pillars – creativity, innovation, and efficiency – guide us as we strive to create the highest quality, most captivating experiences for our consumers. The Company’s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO. For more corporate and product information please visit our website at http://www.take2games.com.

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About 2K

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DO THE WORM AND KISS THE GROUND IN THE ARCADE-INSPIRED ACTION OF ‘FREEFALL ’95’; DEMO OUT NOW!

Perform wicked tricks while free-falling to score massive combos in this twisted aviation time loop!

Melbourne, Australia, January, 30th, 2026 –  Indie developer S-Bend Games is excited to announce their debut game, Freefall ‘95, a ‘90s-inspired, fast-falling, adrenaline-inducing experience filled with radical combo-creating action. A demo of the game has made its crash landing onto Steam today. Play as the sole survivor of a mid-air disaster plummeting through the first two levels of the game.

A Doomed Flight

Combine sick tricks, attempt deadly stunts, and collect items, all while dodging various airborne hazards, to build up brain-pleasing highscores. Once you finally kiss the ground, wake up on the plane, realizing you’re stuck in a twisted time loop, and do it all again. Inspired by classic arcade extreme sports games of the ‘90s, Freefall ‘95 takes the player back to simpler times with its nostalgic art style and soundtrack. 

Perform Radical Tricks for Massive Combos

Well, don’t just sit there, do something! Throughout your free fall, make use of the items nearest to you by grabbing broken parts, passenger belongings, or even…snakes? Then, fall with style while performing tricks like backflips, somersaults, and even the Worm. Chain together as many combos as you can before you eat the ground face-first! The demo offers access to the first two zones, each of which presents a checklist of challenges you must complete to advance. Aim for clean, smooth runs as you compete for high scores on the leaderboard!

Meet Your Fellow Passengers

While in the peaceful confines of the plane, interact with your fellow passengers and take on quests to discover what might be causing this aviation nightmare. Spend your hard-earned coins from previous runs on useful items and upgrades that’ll make future falls more fun. The demo features 2 upgradable items and 7 active traits to explore, altering each level in wild new ways.

Mind-Bending Gadgets and Abilities

As you progress through the first 2 levels, collect unique gadgets that change how you play. For example, use the Repulsor to clear your course of obstacles to make sure that your combo doesn’t get broken early. 

Demo Available Now!
Players can get a glimpse of Freefall ‘95 for themselves in the demo that’s live on Steam now. Be one of the first to experience the first two levels and try your hand at the high-falling, combo-flipping fun! 

Demo Features

  • 2 varied levels, each with unique special items, landing locations and hazards to look out for.
  • A deep combo system that allows for MASSIVE brain-pleasing numbers and scores.
  • Arcade-like leaderboard with friends-only and worldwide options to keep it competitive and fun.
  • Get a taste of the rich, time-bending narrative that will keep your brain wracking for answers.
  • 9 total ability items and traits that allow the player to explore and experience levels in wild new ways.
  • Experience unique arcade themed challenges and side quests to help your fellow passengers, including capture the ring, maximum combo challenges, and more!

Interested in the timey-wimey, fast-falling fun? Head over to Steam and try the demo of Freefall ‘95!

About S-Bend Games

S-Bend Games is a three-person indie games studio based in Melbourne, Australia, with a focus on creating unique and fun experiences. Formed in 2024, their first game is due to release in March 2026: Freefall ‘95, an exciting arcade/adventure game about falling from a catastrophic plane disaster!

Stop Grinding. Start Wrecking: Very First Dev Blog Dives into Wreckfest 2’s Upcoming Career Mode

Vienna, Austria / Helsinki, Finland, January 30th, 2026: No helmets required for this one! The first Wreckfest 2 Dev Blog is here, and the Bugbear crew is popping the hood on how the ultimate alternative motorsports experience is being built from the ground up.

In this first entry, the team dives deep into the all‑new career mode – a complete reimagining of how you’ll carve out your legend in Wreckfest 2. No more “win, unlock, repeat” – this time, you define your own path, whether you’re a clean‑driving racer, a full‑throttle crasher, or a chaos‑loving lawnmower aficionado.

Get an inside look at the game’s seven design pillars and the new multi‑discipline structure of Wreckfest 2’s upcoming career mode. For the developers, “career” is no longer just a fixed set of events, it’s the whole metagame representing your fantasy motorsports journey.

Ready to see what it takes to build a career worth wrecking? Read the full Dev Blog now and join the community conversation – your input might help shape the road ahead, as Bugbear is creating Wreckfest 2 for players, with players.

The dev blog on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1203190/view/492715550584078981

THQ Nordic Publisher Sale on Steam February 9th
Wreckfest 2 is included in THQ Nordic Publisher Sale on Steam, which runs through February 9, 2026, at 10:00 AM PT / 1:00 PM ET / 19:00 CET. Grab Wreckfest 2 at 20% off, and if you haven’t played where the mayhem began, the original Wreckfest is also discounted by 50%. Whether you’re jumping in for the first time or upgrading, it’s a great moment to get behind the wheel.
Buy Wreckfest 2 on Steam: https://thqn.net/wf2-steam
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About Bugbear Entertainment
Bugbear Entertainment is a game studio specializing in action driving. The company has been developing car games for sixteen years, starting with Rally Trophy (2001, PC). With over a decade of development under its belt, Bugbear Entertainment has successfully redefined the genre of action racing and is best known for the critically acclaimed demolition racing series FlatOut (2004-2007, PC, PS2™, Xbox, Xbox 360) and street racing title Ridge Racer Unbounded (2013, PC, PS3™, Xbox 360). 

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Track and Trick Legendary Creatures Today in Folklore Hunter, Co-Op Hunting Survival

Bullets can only do so much — think outside the box to outwit mythic creatures

NEW ZEALAND — Jan. 30, 2026 — Keep your head on a swivel crawling through skull-filled caves in Folklore Hunter, the co-op urban legend hunting survival game developed by Liquid Donkey Games, as it fully launches out of Early Access today with its full 1.0 release.

Surviving an encounter with the beastly, horned Wendigo is one thing, but a vampire? Few return from that hunt. Gear up and trek out into dark forests, cavernous dens, abandoned military complexes, and more to track down mythical beasts of legends before they catch onto your scent. Once they sense you, even the best hunters succumb to their otherworldly presence.

Venture out on three major Story Hunts solo or with a group of supernatural stalkers to brave the Wendigo’s lair, investigate the vacant village now home to the vampiric Strigoi, and meet the Mothman eye-to-eye to face off in a battle of telepathic fortitude. Discover hidden secrets that lead to ancient practices meant to detain arcane monsters, and do what must be done to seal them away for the greater good…or free them forever. The choice is yours (so you think)!

Join the collective of hunters all suiting up for the chance to take on Mothman after years of training in Early Access with the full 1.0 launch now fully available. Customize personal loadouts with crucifixes, cameras, explosives, bear traps, batteries, and more to prepare for chaotic Contract Hunts where every pursuit presents randomized puzzle-filled environments to search.

“The Wendigo and Strigoi encounters have grown in scope and mechanics since we launched in Early Access in 2020,” said Jayde Cohen, Founder and sole developer at Liquid Donkey Games. “The community’s requested this hunt for years now. I can’t wait for everyone to take down the Mothman in 1.0, or at least try to — it’s particularly devious compared to the first two hunts, and choosing to free it instead can lead to some unpredictable outcomes I hope you find amusing.”

Folklore Hunter tracks down distant rumblings of surreal monstrosities today on PC via Steam for $17.99 as it launches into 1.0 out of Early Access with full Steam Workshop support for the community to create and share their own custom content and mods. For more information, follow developer Liquid Donkey Games on Twitter and join fellow survivors huddled around the fire over on Discord.

About Liquid Donkey Games

Liquid Donkey Games is an independent game development studio based out of New Zealand, founded and operated by solo developer Jayde Cohen. Creativity and fun fuel Jayde’s creations, and when combined with his passion for the suspenseful and foreboding bring about survival horror experiences like Folklore Hunter supported by the chaotic camaraderie of co-op. Jayde’s storytelling techniques embed themselves into the very worlds he creates, and offer a unique perspective of humanity told through interactive, emergent scenarios.