A Story-Driven WWII FPS Portraying the Fire and Fury of the Mysterious Eastern Battlefield.

For decades, World War II games have returned to the same frontlines – the beaches of Normandy, the deserts of North Africa, the cities of Western Europe. Entire wars have been retold through familiar lenses. 

But World War II was larger than that.

Announced today by publisher 4Divinity, a publishing label of GCL Global Holdings [NASDAQ: GCL] and developer Hoothanes,The Defiant is a story-driven first-person shooter set in the Asian theatre of World War II, placing players in the midst of China’s War of Resistance against Japan,  a vast, brutal conflict that cost the lives of countless Chinese soldiers and civilians, yet has remained largely unexplored in games. The Defiant aims to reframe how the FPS genre approaches history, offering a perspective rarely seen in interactive entertainment.

The Defiant is set to launch for PC via Steam and consoles. 

“The latest trailer for The Defiant captures exactly what 4Divinity represents,” said Sebastian Toke, Group CEO of GCL. “We are building a portfolio of bold, story-driven games that bring fresh perspectives to familiar genres. The Defiant shines a light on an important and rarely explored chapter of World War II, delivering a cinematic, authentic experience that reflects our commitment to supporting ambitious creators and meaningful storytelling.”

The latest trailer, released today, offers an early glimpse at the game’s locations, combat, and overall tone, revealing an experience shaped not only by spectacle but by history and cultural identity.

At its core, The Defiant delivers a cinematic narrative experience. The game unfolds across occupied villages, frozen forests, fortified supply routes, and enemy-controlled urban zones, where every environment is shaped by the realities of guerrilla warfare and survival behind enemy lines.

The combat reflects the nature of the conflict itself. Missions shift fluidly between stealth infiltration, close-quarters firefights, sniping, urban espionage, code-breaking operations, vehicular combat, and sudden large-scale assaults. There are no clear frontlines here, only tension, unpredictability, and moments where careful strategy can be as effective as combat.

Built in Unreal Engine 5 by a veteran team of filmmakers and game developers, The Defiant adopts a restrained yet authentic, human-centred approach to storytelling. The studio’s goal is not only to depict combat, but to convey the emotional weight of resistance and people fighting for survival, identity, and homeland.

Weapons in The Defiant are treated as historical artefacts, not just tools. Players will wield a wide range of firearms rooted in China’s modern wartime history, including the Hanyang Type 88, Mauser C96, Bergmann submachine gun and more. Each weapon is recreated with attention to its origin and role, carrying with it the memory of the era it represents. 

The Defiantis set to launch on PC via Steam and consoles. Wishlist now on Steam.

Legendary Demon Artist, Kazuma Kaneko of Persona and Shin Megami Tensei Fame, Brings His Latest Project to Consoles

Tokyo, Japan (January 29, 2026) – Japanese developer Colopl today announced KAZUMA KANEKO’S TSUKUYOMI for the Nintendo Switch. KAZUMA KANEKO’S TSUKUYOMI combines strategic battle elements of a deck-building RPG, the exploration of a tower dungeon roguelike, and the creative artwork of industry legend, Kazuma Kaneko, into a thrilling experience exclusive to the Nintendo Switch family of systems. KAZUMA KANEKO’S TSUKUYOMI will be available digitally on the Nintendo Switch eShop on April 23, 2026 with a MSRP of $24.99 / £24.99 / €24.99.

In KAZUMA KANEKO’S TSUKUYOMI, the story unfolds within “THE HASHIRA,” a state-of-the-art skyscraper towering over the Tokyo Bay area. Players take on the role of four Jinma Hunters as they make their way through the demon infested floors of The HASHIRA. It has been sealed off by a barrier placed by Noriko Tomi, the owner of the facility. Each of the four hunters come with their own style of gameplay, allowing for players to customize and outfit different decks for the correct situation.

KAZUMA KANEKO’S TSUKUYOMI is a brand new title, reborn from TSUKUYOMI – The Divine Hunters, released in 2025 for mobile and PC platforms. This reborn version of TSUKUYOMI includes a brand-new character, expanded story elements, an updated user interface, rebalanced gameplay, and new card art from Kazuma Kaneko, along with 3,600 cards chosen in collaboration with the community from the original game. The returning cards were created by a generative AI model called AI KANEKO, that would generate new art trained on works from Kazuma Kaneko based on player actions and decisions within the original game. KAZUMA KANEKO’S TSUKUYOMI for the Nintendo Switch is an offline title and does not utilize generative AI to create new cards.

“As generative AI emerged, I had a desire as an artist to create something with this new technology in a similar way when digital art evolved from pen and paper,” said Kazuma Kaneko of Colopl. 

“As this desire took shape we created and released TSUKUYOMI: The Divine Hunter which featured an AI trained on my art where players could create unique cards by playing the game. Through the AI, it felt as if I could connect with everyone around the world, and wondered if we could use these cards to create something new. The result is KAZUMA KANEKO’S TSUKUYOMI, a special game born from the connection between you all and myself through AI.”

For more information on KAZUMA KANEKO’S TSUKUYOMI, please visit: https://tsukuyomi-game.com. 

TSUKUYOMI: The Divine Hunter for mobile and PC has begun sunsetting and will no longer be supported as of April 21, 2026 at 11:00PM PT. Players can bring three randomly selected cards from their favorites list from the mobile and PC version of the game into the Nintendo Switch version by logging into TSUKUYOMI – The Divine Hunters and generating a unique passcode. Please log into the TSUKUYOMI – The Divine Hunters app for complete information. 

About COLOPL, inc.

Colopl provides a wide variety of mobile games that transcend specific genres. From the world’s first location-based game, “Colony Life”, to the authentic action RPG “Shironeko Project” and “Tsukuyomi: The Divine Hunter” which utilizes generative AI, we strive to create new forms of entertainment using cutting-edge technology under our mission of “Entertainment in Real Life.

Discover new music, menu themes, a new hero, and an entirely new way to play!

TOKYO –Jan. 29, 2026 – Asobism is excited today to launch a major new update for ShapeHero Factory, the Factory-Builder Tower Defense Roguelike which launched on Steam, Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 last fall. Today’s update brings new quality-of-life features, additional music and themes, a new hero, and a new mode removing timers and roguelike elements to allow you to optimize your factory to your heart’s content.

ShapeHero Factory’s new update is available on all platforms now – dive in with a 25% discount on Steam today!

Update Features

• New Game Mode – Minions’ Dan Dojo: Minions’ Dan Dojo is a whole new way to play ShapeHero Factory! In this mode, there are no battles or time limits. Instead, use limited resources to optimize your factory to earn in-game achievements. The Dojo is a major new addition sure to catch the eye of traditional factory builder game fans.
• New Hero – Dullahan: The new Minion Master Dullahan joins the factory, using their powers to target the closest enemies. It can summon four clones of itself and apply burn to enemies it attacks. Dullahan’s recipe can be obtained from a Surprise Event in-game.
• Box Selecting: The long-requested box-selecting feature is now here, letting players select facilities in a 12×12 area to move, delete and copy. (Copy and Paste is only usable in Free Control mode for game balance.)
• Lobby Themes: Enjoy four new lobby themes, each available for 100 Arcane Knowledge Points.
• Extended Tracks: Short BGM loops have been extended into full-length BGM tracks. You can swap between short and long music in the options menu!

ShapeHero Factory is available now on Steam, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5 for $23.99. A free demo for the game is also available on Steam!

About ShapeHero Factory

In ShapeHero Factory, you’re the engineer of an ever-evolving paint-fuelled factory that spits out magical, shape-based warriors. Send them into battle – to death or glory – then build an even better factory on your next run. Combining automation, factory building, tower defense, and roguelike genres, ShapeHero Factory is an addicting “just one more run” experience!

ShapeHero Factory hit the top of Steam New & Trending and hit number one on the Nintendo Switch 2 download charts.

About Asobism

Founded in 2005 and based in Tokyo, Asobism Co., Ltd. is a Japanese game developer known for creating engaging and original gaming experiences. The company has produced popular mobile titles such as Castle & Dragon and Dragon Poker, and has since expanded into PC and console gaming with the Steam hits ShapeHero Factory and Vivid Knight.

Visit https://www.asobism.co.jp/en for more info.

Saber Interactive, Paramount and AMC team up to bring you one of the most terrifying, action-packed, co-op crossover events ever!

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Jan. 29, 2026 – Today two of the most terrifying apocalypses meet at last in the new World War Z x The Walking Dead DLC for World War Z, the best-selling co-op zombie shooter from Saber Interactive, based on the blockbuster Paramount Pictures film. This new campaign episode will take players to the legendary world of AMC’s The Walking Dead to experience a new battle for survival against the undead nightmare!

The end of the world will never be the same.

Available today for $9.99 on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, the World War Z x The Walking Dead DLC features three new story chapters featuring some of the most legendary characters and locations from AMC’s iconic franchise.

Play as Rick Grimes, Daryl Dixon, Negan, and Michonne – with the voices of Andrew Lincoln and Norman Reedus reprising their fan-favorite characters – and battle the undead from the Prison to the Alexandria Safe Zone and all the way to Grady Memorial Hospital. You’ll fight to survive against new versions of World War Z’s infamous Zeke swarms inspired by The Walking Dead’s slower-moving – but no less deadly – Walkers.

World War Z x The Walking Dead DLC Features:

• Experience a new story campaign set in the world of AMC’s The Walking Dead
• Take on three new chapters inspired by some of The Walking Dead’s most iconic locations: the Prison, Alexandria Safe Zone and Grady Memorial Hospital
• Four playable survivors: Rick Grimes, Daryl Dixon, Michonne, and Negan
• Two new melee weapons: Michonne’s Katana and Negan’s Bat “Lucille”
• Two new weapon skins: Rick’s Revolver and Daryl’s Crossbow
• New enemies: World War Z’s signature Zekes have been transformed into deadly Walkers
• New special Zeke – Spiked Walkers: An even deadlier variant of Walker with tougher defenses that is impervious to melee until it’s been knocked prone. Force them to the ground with enough damage, then go in for a quick melee kill before they rise again!

Powered by the next generation of Saber’s dynamic Swarm Engine™, World War Z lets you play solo with AI squadmates or in co-op for up to four players with full crossplay between PC and consoles. Take on hordes of ravenous zombies on screen at once in New York, Moscow, Jerusalem, Tokyo, Marseille, Rome/Vatican City, and the Kamchatka peninsula, as well as DLC campaign episodes in Las Vegas, Arizona, and the world of AMC’s The Walking Dead!

For more World War Z, visit WWZgame.com.

About Saber Interactive

Saber Interactive is a worldwide publisher and developer consisting of 15 studios in the Americas and Europe. Creating games for all major platforms based on original and licensed IPs, Saber’s titles include Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando, Jurassic Park: Survival, Turok: Origins, Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival, Road Kings, World War Z, A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead, SnowRunner, Expeditions: A MudRunner Game and RoadCraft. Founded in 2001, Saber is known for two decades of development partnerships with leading developers and publishers, including producing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt for Nintendo Switch, Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Crysis Remastered, and many others. Learn more at https://saber.games.

About AMC Networks

AMC Networks (Nasdaq: AMCX) is home to many of the greatest stories and characters in TV and film and is the premier destination for passionate and engaged fan communities around the world. The Company creates and curates celebrated series and films across distinct brands and makes them available to audiences everywhere. Its portfolio includes targeted streaming services AMC+, Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now, ALLBLK and HIDIVE; cable networks AMC, BBC AMERICA (which includes U.S. distribution and sales responsibilities for BBC News), IFC, SundanceTV and We TV; and film distribution labels IFC Films and RLJE Films. The Company also operates AMC Studios, its in-house studio, production and distribution operation behind acclaimed and fan-favorite original franchises including The Walking Dead Universe and the Anne Rice Immortal Universe; and AMC Networks International, its international programming business.

About Paramount, a Skydance Corporation

Paramount, a Skydance Corporation (Nasdaq: PSKY) is a leading, next generation global media and entertainment company, comprised of three business segments: Studios, Direct-to-Consumer, and TV Media. The Company’s portfolio unites legendary brands, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Television, CBS – America’s most-watched broadcast network, CBS News, Nickelodeon, MTV, BET, Comedy Central, Showtime, Paramount+, Pluto TV, and Skydance’s Animation, Film, Television, Interactive/Games, and Sports divisions. For more information please visit www.paramount.com.

February’s PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup is a bumper one, with four titles available to PS Plus members. Battle to victory in the ring in boxing sim Undisputed, survive an alien world in Subnautica: Below Zero, mix combat and gardening in Ultros, and take to the skies in Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown. All these titles will be available to PlayStation Plus members from Tuesday, 3 February until Monday, 2 March. 

Undisputed | PS5

Become Undisputed and rule the ring in the most authentic boxing game to date! Featuring true-to-life visuals, bone-jarring action, and 70+ licensed fighters, Undisputed gives you unprecedented control to master every inch of the ring. Includes 50 Attributes & Traits to differentiate styles and capabilities of fighters. Play through the epic journey from amateur boxing tournaments, all the way to becoming Undisputed Champion, in the true-to-life Career Mode. Create your own fighter with Character Creator, customising everything from build to tattoos, to shorts and gloves.

Subnautica: Below Zero | PS5, PS4

Submerge yourself in an all-new, sub-zero expedition in an arctic region of Planet 4546B. Arriving with little more than your wits and some survival equipment, you set out to investigate what happened to your sister. Below Zero presents entirely new environments for you to survive, study, and explore. Survive the harsh climate by constructing extensive habitats, scavenging for resources, and crafting equipment. Keep your wits about you: not all creatures in this strange world are friendly.

Ultros | PS5, PS4

Grounded in science fiction, Ultros comes wrapped in both an eccentric art style from the visionary El Huervo, renowned for his work on Hotline Miami, and a mystical soundtrack composed and performed by Ratvader – Oscar Rydelius. Experience brutal, intimate, close-quarter combat with cosmic lifeforms. Yet this intense combat is juxtaposed with cultivating the greenery and tending to plant life in The Sarcophagus, providing precious moments of contemplation and peace. In turn, this grants deeper access to obscured paths. A unique loop-based mechanic will allow you to start over at key moments in the story, providing opportunities to unfold such secrets, unlock different areas of the world and new abilities on a branching skill tree.

Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown | PS4

Strap yourself into the cockpit of some of the world’s most formidable fighter planes and skim through the clouds, engaging in daring aerial stunts and nerve-shredding tactical dogfights. In Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown, you take on the role of an Ace – an elite fighter pilot tasked with patrolling the most open and intimidating space on Earth: the sky. Choose from an array of authentic modern and futuristic aircraft and load them up with an arsenal of cutting-edge super weapons as unfolding events drive you into ever more dangerous aerial face-offs.

Last chance to add January’s PlayStation Plus Monthly Games to your library 

PlayStation Plus members have until Monday, 2 February to add Need For Speed Unbound, Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed and Core Keeper to their game library. 

To learn more about the full lineup, visit the PlayStation Blog.

For the latest PlayStation news, follow PlayStation Australia on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram. 

“Overwhelmingly Positive” Japanese indie gem gets console release after 30,000 reviews across all platforms

TOKYO, Japan — Jan. 28, 2026 — DigDigDrill, the cozy underground mining collectathon developed by Toorai and published by Phoenixx Inc., breaks ground on Nintendo Switch on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, with pre-orders beginning on the My Nintendo Store Feb. 18th.

Excavate treasure-filled earth in search of resources in a world free from enemies and time limits. Build a custom drill, mine away to harvest riches at any pace, and dig through subterranean layers in an attempt to reach the 999th underground floor.

Gather as much raw material, ore, and hidden chests as possible, then return to the surface and exchange ore for upgrades like stronger dirt-destroying powerups, movement speed, and increased haul capacity. Keep an eye out for drill blueprints that fit together like puzzle pieces, connecting them to access new ore types, max out stats for new drills, and discover satisfying abilities.

Craft custom builds to unlock item synergies and activate abilities like explosion-enhancing drill tips that increase the size of a dynamite blast when ignited, decimating chunks of earth with ease. Watch out for mysterious curses haunting the depths, which can hamper the day’s haul. 

“We aimed to make gameplay as meditative as it is immersive, and there’s an element of getting lost underground that adds intrigue to DigDigDrill’s cozy gameplay,” said Toorai, the creator of the title. “Switch users will be able to take their digging sessions on the go very soon!”

DigDigDrill will come to Nintendo Switch on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, with language support in English and Japanese. To learn more, check out Phoenixx Inc.’s official website, and follow Toorai and Phoenixx Inc. on X/Twitter.

About Toorai

Toorai is a solo developer based out of Japan, and the creator of DigDigDrill, which is currently available on PC via Steam with more than 500 “Overwhelmingly Positive” reviews. 

About Phoenixx Inc.

Established in 2019 by industry veterans, Phoenixx Inc. aims to support innovative and creative developers from Japan and around the world. Its mission is to inspire and nurture the human spirit – one creator, one game, and one community at a time.

Nominees Revealed on April 2, Alongside the Start of Global Fan Voting Performances to Include Neon Genesis Evangelion 30th Anniversary Tribute by Yoko Takahashi; Symphonic Suites by the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra

Sydney, Australia (January 29, 2026) – After a breakout year for anime across streaming and on the big screen, Crunchyroll announced the 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards will return to Tokyo, Japan on May 23. The marquis tenth celebration will be punctuated by a global pre-show, star-studded orange carpet, and once-in-a-lifetime performances, all in support of honouring nominees across thirty-two categories of anime.  

Popular voice actress and performer Sally Amaki and renowned entertainer Jon Kabira will return as co-hosts for the fourth straight year.

Crunchyroll also revealed a preliminary music lineup for the 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards. Japanese singer Yoko Takahashi will perform a 30th anniversary tribute to 1995’s seminal anime Neon Genesis Evangelion featuring the renowned theme “A Cruel Angel’s Thesis.” Symphonic suites conducted by Hirofumi Kurita, performed by the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra, and arranged by Kazunori Miyake will accent the ceremony. More to be announced soon!

“For the past decade, the Crunchyroll Anime Awards has been shaped by the fans who show up every year to celebrate the stories and creators they love,” said Rahul Purini, President of Crunchyroll. “What began with a few million votes in 2017 has grown into tens of millions of voices from around the world, reflecting how deeply anime has become part of people’s lives. Returning to Japan is about celebrating where these stories begin and the fans everywhere who make them live far beyond the screen.”

Nominees will be revealed on April 2 alongside the start of global fan voting. Fans are invited to mark their calendars and fight for the series, films, creators and performances they loved, helping determine winners across 32 categories that capture the medium’s contributions to entertainment. The full list of categories can be found on the Crunchyroll Anime Awards Official Website.

The nominees in each category will be selected from eligible titles that premiered between January 1 and December 31 in 2025 by the passionate and independent 2026 Anime Awards judges who represent global creatives, tastemakers, experts, and influencers.

The global pre-show preceding the ceremony will once again be hosted by Crunchyroll’s Lauren Moore and Tim Lyu.

The Crunchyroll Anime Awards is the leading yearly awards program honoring the creators, musicians, and performances powering the global love of anime. Sony Music Solutions Inc., part of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., and Dempsey Productions will support Crunchyroll in the execution of the event. The event will be livestreamed for global audiences.

More information can be found on the Crunchyroll Anime Awards Official Website.

About Crunchyroll

Crunchyroll is the global anime brand that fuels fans’ love of anime. With the ambition to make anime an even bigger part of pop culture, Crunchyroll offers fans the ultimate anime experience and destination centered around a premium streaming service. Crunchyroll has the largest dedicated anime library, an immersive world of events, exciting theatrical releases, unique games, must-have merchandise, timely news, and more. Anime is for everyone and is accessible to stream across territories through Crunchyroll—whether on the go on mobile, through gaming consoles and big-screen devices at home, or on desktops anywhere.

Crunchyroll, LLC is an independently operated joint venture between U.S.-based Sony Pictures Entertainment and Japan’s Aniplex, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., both subsidiaries of Tokyo-based Sony Group.

More Dakka, More Destruction

29th January 2026: Deep Silver and KING Art Games revealed the first of four faction deep dive trailers in Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV, giving viewers their first taste of the Ork´s return to Kronus, the units and their playstyle and the two Warbosses: Gorgutz and Guzcutta.

Watch the Ork Gameplay trailer here to see what makes the Orks one of the most iconic, ferocious, and defining factions in Dawn of War IV:

Dawn of War IV goes green

Get the first full gameplay look at the Orks in Dawn of War IV with the first of the faction deep dive trailers.

Louder dakka, harder choppas, and the boyz charging into war on a massive scale. The Orks are built for relentless, anarchic violence. This trailer showcases their narrative role, brutal playstyle, key units, commanders, and the devastating Waaagh! ability, which can turn the tide of battle through sheer numbers and overwhelming firepower. It’s all about being the biggest and baddest. Dakka, dakka, dakka.

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About Dawn of War IV

Dawn of War IV delivers an unforgettable sci-fi RTS experience set within a faithful recreation of the beloved Warhammer 40,000 universe. Take charge of four factions in an epic story that spans multiple non-linear campaigns, clash with other players in tense multiplayer combat, and enjoy fan-favourite modes including Last Stand, Skirmish and more!

Visit dawnofwar4.com for more details.

About KING Art Games

KING Art is an independent game developer, celebrating 25 years of experience in creating high-quality games for all major platforms. More than 100 employees across several teams are located at the offices in Bremen, Germany and work with about as many freelancers around the globe. Founded in 2000, KING Art has since released more than 50 titles in different genres, with a focus on narrative games, RPGs and strategy games. The company and its games have received multiple prestigious awards, including Best Strategy Game and Best Development Studio, multiple German “Games of the Year” and “Studio of the Year” awards. KING Art is a licensed developer for Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo platforms and a member of Verband der deutschen Games-Branche (GAME).

About PLAION

PLAION is a dynamic and diversified business in the global entertainment sector, masterfully crafting franchises that captivate audiences worldwide. Boasting a vast network of eight game development studios, fifteen regional publishing offices, three game publishing labels, including Deep Silver, and PLAION PICTURES as an independent film publisher and distributor, the company extends its influence with merchandise production and expansive distribution capabilities across the globe. Founded three decades ago, PLAION has firmly established itself within the entertainment arena. With a diverse range of services and solutions, PLAION stands as the premier publishing partner for console and PC games across both physical and digital channels. Moreover, its strong foothold in the Virtual Reality (VR) domain highlights the company’s commitment to varied gaming experiences. PLAION is an Embracer Group company.

About Deep Silver

Deep Silver is PLAION’s flagship publishing label, and the home of captivating gaming worlds from the gripping post-apocalypse of Metro to the twisted paradises of Dead Island to the authentic Medieval landscapes of Kingdom Come: Deliverance. For more information, please visit www.deepsilver.com.

About Games Workshop®

Games Workshop® Group PLC (LSE: GAW.L), based in Nottingham, UK, produces the best fantasy miniatures in the world. Games Workshop designs, manufactures, retails, and distributes its range of Warhammer® Age of Sigmar® and Warhammer® 40,000® games, miniatures, novels and model kits through more than 570 of its own stores (branded Games Workshop® or Warhammer®), the www.games-workshop.com web store and independent retail channels in more than 50 countries worldwide. More information about Games Workshop and its other related brands and product ranges (including our publishing division ‘Black Library’ and our special resin miniatures studio ‘Forge World’) can be found at www.warhammer.com.

The 500,000+ selling hit is shuffling more fun into its enthralling quest – including a beloved returning Clan free to all players

LOS ANGELES (Jan. 28, 2026) – Monster Train 2, one of the decade’s most acclaimed deckbuilders hailed for its innovative style of strategic card battles, will gain its biggest post-launch update yet in Destiny of the Railforged. Big Fan, a Devolver Digital publishing label, and developer Shiny Shoe unveiled and toured the upcoming DLC today in a new trailer while confirming its Feb. 2 launch on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S for $14.99 AUD/NZD. Destiny of the Railforged will launch on Nintendo Switch shortly after. (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2742830/Monster_Train_2/)

Draw your first look at Destiny of the Railforged by watching today’s release date trailer:

Destiny of the RailforgedFeatures

• An All-new Game Mode: Brave the new Soul Savior mode to wrest powerful Souls from the clutches of the unstoppable Lifemother and her twisted children
  • Battle a crew of new bosses in any order you wish, enduring curses with each beast slain in exchange for access to boosted rewards
  • Equip the Souls you free from each boss to cards in your deck to earn a huge array of powerful effects
  • Amass power as you unlock Souls, advancing meta progression and strategic possibilities while conquering a challenge wholly unique from the base game
• Fearsome New Enemies: Soul Savior’s cosmic setting beckons a horde of new monsters keen to wreak havoc in allegiance with some familiar foes
• New Playable Forces: Available for play in all game modes and existing content, the formidable Railforged Clan that built the very trains you battle on throughout the series is ready to join the battle for the first time through two new playable characters:
  • Lead the clan as Herzal, the renowned blacksmith that personally crafted the Rail you ride and the Boneshaker train featured in Monster Train
  • Realise the might of Heph, the hammer-wielding powerhouse who crafted the Covenant Outpost and the Skullcrusher engine central to Monster Train 2

Separately from Destiny of the Railforged, Shiny Shoe will also welcome the Wurmkin Clan into Monster Train 2 on Feb. 2 as an addition free to all players. The Wurmkin’s abilities have been comprehensively refined to align with the feature set and design of Monster Train 2. This mighty Clan rose from the depths of hell in the original Monster Train where they became a name feared by foes across the land thanks to their proficiency in wide-reaching buffs and spells.

Destiny of the Railforged follows a generous cadence of free content updates dealt to tacticians since Monster Train 2’s initial launch, each of which added significant new challenges and strategic opportunities to master.

About Monster Train 2
Monster Train 2 cleverly builds on the original’s innovative, vertical three-floor battle system for a new epic challenge. Wage war in a makeshift alliance between angels and demons against devious world-ending enemy Factions by guiding five playable Clans, each with their own strategic advantages empowering alternative battle styles. Boasting an immense array of cards to create synergies and design unstoppable decks with, Monster Train 2’s robust offering ensures newcomers and experienced strategists alike are in for a tense experience brimming with possibility, excitement, and deadly discovery.

Climb aboard the Monster Train 2 express by purchasing the game (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2742830) and drawing future updates from Big Fan and Shiny Shoe on social media (https://linktr.ee/monstertrain2).

About Shiny Shoe
Shiny Shoe is an independent game developer based in San Francisco, California. They are best known for creating distinctive, genre-defining experiences, including the award-winning title Monster Train, its critically acclaimed sequel, Monster Train 2, and their innovative online co-op roguelike RPG, Inkbound. For more information, visit https://shinyshoe.com/.

About Big Fan Games
Big Fan is a Devolver Digital company. We’re a professional group of fans. We love entertainment in all its forms. We love to discover, and we love to share our discoveries with the idea that we can support the creators and fan communities that we are a part of. Big Fan works with some of the best Indie game developers around the world to explore and expand pop culture’s most iconic characters, worlds, and experiences into new and original games that people are going to love.

Collectively, we’ve published a lot of different games on a lot of different platforms, based on a lot of different brands. Like you, we’re really into games. But when it comes to “licensed games”, we think there’s a new approach. One where Indie developers get to take some risks and explore things in new and exciting ways.

Start Playing for Only AUD$14.95 for a Limited Time

SYDNEY (Jan. 29, 2026)– SQUARE ENIX announced that KILLER INN, the thrilling multiplayer murder mystery action game, will launch into Early Access on Feb. 13^(ANZ), 2026 on PC via Steam®.

As KILLER INN enters the Early Access stage of its development, the development team will actively seek player input to further refine the game ahead of its official release. The game will be available to purchase at the special Early Access price of AUD$14.95 | €9.99 | USD$9.99. The game price will increase upon its official release*, so players are encouraged to take advantage of this special early bird pricing. Optional in-game cosmetic purchases will also be available.

In KILLER INN, 24 players are invited to a mysterious castle by a shadowy organization known as Astra to compete to win unfathomable riches. They will be randomly and secretly assigned one of two roles: Wolves, whose mission is to hunt and kill, and Lambs, who must fight back and survive the mayhem or escape the castle. Players must use every weapon, tool and clue in their arsenal to survive and win. With the killers hiding in plain sight, players will need to question everything, even their closest allies. By the end of the night, all players must kill, be killed, or escape the madness.

KILLER INN is developed by Tactic Studios and published by SQUARE ENIX in collaboration with TBS GAMES. For more information, visit: https://www.square-enix.com/killer-inn/

* Official launch date is still to be announced. Updated pricing will be announced in the future.

About KILLER INN

KILLER INN is a murder mystery action game, fought between the minority team of wolves and the majority team of lambs. Set in a mysterious old castle, 24 players engage in a life-or-death battle of deception. Wolves must disguise themselves amongst the lambs, taking them down one by one. The lambs collect clues (hair, fingerprints, clothing, etc.) left behind at the murder scenes to narrow down the wolves and eliminate them. Enjoy a battle between detectives and murderers as if you have wandered into the world of a mystery drama.

KILLER INN is a collaborative project between TBS GAMES, the game business brand of TBS Television, and Square Enix. Combining the entertainment field know-how of both companies, we will bring a new experience to customers inside and outside Japan with this brand-new IP.

About Square Enix, Inc.

Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX and TAITO branded entertainment content throughout the Americas as part of the Square Enix group of companies. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY, which has sold over 207 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST, which has sold over 95 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS. Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S.-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.