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.
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.
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.
New York, NY (May 28, 2026) – Today, Atari announced that RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic is now available on Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox One and PlayStation 4, bringing the fan-favorite theme park simulation experience to even more players. RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic is now available across all eighth and ninth generation consoles – ensuring both longtime fans and new players can experience the game that helped shape the theme park building genre wherever they play.
Originally created by game designer Chris Sawyer, RollerCoaster Tycoon helped define the simulation genre and inspired generations of players with its deep management systems and creative freedom. With today’s launch, Atari continues to bring these influential management simulations to modern consoles, preserving the gaming experience that has captivated millions of players worldwide.
RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic combines the content from RollerCoaster Tycoon and RollerCoaster Tycoon 2, featuring 95 scenarios and the signature piece-by-piece building tools that allow players to design elaborate roller coasters, manage park operations and create thriving theme park destinations.
The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition at $29.99 USD / €29,99 / £26.99 includes enhanced resolution and Joy-Con™ 2 mouse controls. Players who own RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic on the original Nintendo Switch can purchase an Upgrade Pack for Nintendo Switch 2 for $5 / €5 / £4.50. The game retails for $24.99 / €24,99 / £22.49 on Xbox One and PlayStation 4.
About Atari Atari is an interactive entertainment company and an iconic gaming industry brand that transcends generations and audiences. The company is globally recognized for its multi-platform, interactive entertainment, and licensed products. Atari owns and/or manages a portfolio of more than 400 unique games and franchises, including world-renowned brands like Asteroids®, Centipede®, PONG®, and RollerCoaster Tycoon®. The Atari family of brands includes game developers Coatsink, Digital Eclipse, Early Morning Studios, Implicit Conversions, Infogrames, Nightdive Studios, Stormteller Games, and the community-based sites AtariAge and MobyGames. Visit us online at www.Atari.com.
Atari shares are listed in France on Euronext Growth Paris (ISIN Code FR0010478248, Ticker ALATA) and OTC Pink Current (Ticker PONGF).
Deep space mining/factory sim orbits Steam Early Access later this year
London, UK – May 28, 2026 – Set out on a voyage across the far reaches of space to mine, build, and automate an interstellar industrial empire in Main Sequence, a space-based factory sim soaring onto Steam Early Access later this year. Download the demo on Steam today.
Developed by Tumbling Dumpling Studio and published by Mythwright, the UK publisher behind Thronefall, Going Medieval, TerraTech Legion and more, Main Sequence tasks players with expanding humanity’s footprint among the stars.
Dispatched to the frontier of space in a small mining ship, build and automate your way to become the commander of a fully-automated, interstellar enterprise.
Starting with just the basic mining tools available on your ship, collect and refine resources, unlock new technologies, and widen your capabilities. Expand your base of operations with factories, automate production with machines and conveyor belt systems, and intricately design your ships and stations to optimize your factory and explore the far reaches of space. Seamlessly switch between piloting and walking around your spaceships in first-person, or disembark your ship and coordinate your fleet from the comfort of the stations you build.
Explore a procedurally-generated galaxy filled with allies and enemies alike as a solo voyager or with friends in online co-op. Discover unique phenomena like black holes and neutron stars, engage in thrilling deep space combat, defend your station from interstellar threats, and leave your mark on the galaxy in a resource management and factory sim set across the vastness of space.
ABOUT TUMBLING DUMPLING STUDIO Tumbling Dumpling Studio is the one-person studio of Kaiden Ho. Based in Ottawa, Canada, Kaiden has been working on Main Sequence since 2023. A fan of video games and spaceships since childhood, he was inspired to make Main Sequence by games like Factorio, Satisfactory, Star Citizen, and Subnautica. When not working on the game, Kaiden is a stay-at-home dad, an anime fan, and a classical musician.
ABOUT MYTHWRIGHT Mythwright is the independent publisher of hit Simulation, Management and Strategy games including Thronefall, Going Medieval, Scriptorium: Master of Manuscripts, Bladesong and TerraTech Legion.
Frontier’s iconic animal management simulation returns with customisable wildlife reserves and cosy creativity at its core
Cambridge, UK – 28 May 2026 – Frontier Developments plc (AIM: FDEV), are excited to announce Planet Zoo 2. Building upon the critically acclaimed and beloved Planet Zoo, this sequel features both aquatic and flying species, alongside a deeper conservation focus. Planet Zoo 2 will launch on PC, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S October 13, 2026.
Let creativity soar in Frontier’s most advanced zoo simulation game to date. Planet Zoo 2 introduces new awe-inspiring animals, plus, for the first time aviaries and aquariums! Zookeepers are tasked with constructing beautiful habitats where authentic species can fully interact with their environments. What’s more, players can now take conservation outside of their zoos, restoring natural habitats and releasing animals into Wildlife Reserves. Planet Zoo 2 represents a generational leap forward in animation and animal behaviour.
Watch the Planet Zoo 2 Announce trailer HERE
From high-fidelity fur, feathers, and scales through to authentic behaviour and brachiation, in Planet Zoo 2, players will encounter a wide range of animals, each with their own needs. Meeting these needs will require Zookeepers to craft habitats that mirror species’ natural environments, creating an authentic home for the animals and an amazing experience for the guests.
A new world beneath the water awaits Zookeepers with fully aquatic species making their debut with a splash. Black-tipped Reef Sharks, Hawksbill Turtles, and colourful shoals of fish are just a handful of the fresh and saltwater animals joining Planet Zoo 2. Notably, aquariums are not simply placeable tanks but fully customisable habitats that grant players control over scenery, location, and more. Plus, Zookeepers will have to ensure their aquariums are kept in top condition with filtration and an airlock for staff to enter.
Frequent flyers also enter the fold with aviaries featuring a mix of bright and brilliant fully flying birds, including the vibrant Toco Toucan and majestic Secretary Bird. Like aquariums, aviaries are fully editable, with players able to place scenery as they please. Aviaries introduce support poles which allow players to generate habitat covers at the click of a button. Zoo guests can even walk through suitable aviaries, creating opportunities for guest entertainment.
Conservation in Planet Zoo 2 goes further than ever before. Zookeepers will take on conservation projects across the globe, revitalising expansive Wildlife Reserves and creating living ecosystems by releasing animals into their natural habitats.
From ensuring animals are kept in habitats that mirror their natural environments to creating immersive spaces for zoo guests to interact and learn, Planet Zoo 2 offers players a meaningful management experience. From managing staff morale and training to constructing the perfect habitat, it’s vital for budding Zookeepers to balance guest satisfaction with animal wellbeing in order to boost their rating and ensure their zoo becomes a roaring success as it grows.
From today, players who pre-order will receive the Bonus Content Pack at launch, which includes the Toucan Eat Shop and Signage, three Unique Animal Donation Bins, and the Tiger Photo Stand-In Wall.
Dedicated Zookeepers looking to expand their animal conservation efforts further can purchase the Planet Zoo 2: Deluxe Edition, which bundles the Planet Zoo 2 base game alongside the Planet Zoo 2: Deluxe Upgrade Pack. This introduces an additional six animal species from across the globe, as well as a selection of exclusive animal signs to decorate their park.
Planet Zoo 2 will be available on PC, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S for a suggested retail price of £39.99/$49.99/€49.99 for the Standard Edition, and £54.99/$64.99/€64.99 for the Deluxe Edition.
Zookeepers are invited to tune in for more exciting news about Planet Zoo 2 during the Wholesome Games showcase on June 6 and the PC Gaming Show on June 7.
About Frontier
Frontier Developments plc is a leading independent developer and publisher of videogames, specialising in Creative Management Simulation (CMS) experiences. Headquartered in Cambridge, Frontier builds and supports globally successful CMS franchises such as Planet Coaster, Planet Zoo, and Jurassic World Evolution, using its proprietary COBRA technology. CMS games form the core of Frontier’s strategy and continue to drive long-term growth through strong player engagement, robust back‑catalogue performance, and a focused pipeline of new simulation titles.
Beloved farming/life sim arrives on new platforms alongside free quality-of-life updates and new Sweetheart Costume DLC across all versions
London, UK. — 28 May, 2026 — Zephyr Town is welcoming new residents once again! Marvelous Europe today launched STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar,the latest installment in the beloved farming/life sim series, on PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S systems. The title is currently available for £44.99 / €49.99 as a standard digital edition on both platforms, and physically for PS5™. STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar launches on the new platforms with all prior bug fixes and quality of life improvements since its initial release on 27 Aug 2025, and coincides with the release of the free version 1.5 update and new paid “Bachelor” & “Bachelorette Sweetheart Set” cosmetic DLCs on all platforms.
Available now to download for free on all platforms, the 1.5 update introduces quality-of-life improvements including the White Wonderstone, a new item which players can use to increase windmill performance temporarily, and the ability for organized farmers to stack or group items of different quality levels. The publisher also released new “Bachelor Sweetheart Set,” “Bachelorette Sweetheart Set,” and a combined set of both cosmetic DLC’s featuring outfits based on their favorite romance candidates! These outfits can be worn by all player-characters, regardless of gender, and are available for purchase digitally on all platforms for €4.99 / £4.49 for each set or €7.00 / £6.99 for the bundle.
Watch the STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar launch trailer on YouTube.
Inspired by the classic handheld title, the new STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar builds up and improves on the original in every conceivable way. The world is bigger and more alive than ever thanks to incredible new visuals, new characters, an expanded story, and full character voice work in story events—a series first. Take advantage of Zephyr Town’s unique weather, using the wind to make travel and farm tasks a breeze! The winds of change are coming to deliver a new life in STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar.
STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar Key Features:
Cozy Living Reaches New Heights: The magnificent beauty of Zephyr Town shines with gorgeous graphics while a richly voiced story carries the player on a rewarding journey of farming, friendship, and renewal.
Take the Leap: Harness the power of the wind! Use windmills to create new products to sell, and effortlessly travel across the town on a glider. Use new jumping skills on the farm, or when exploring the town. You never know what you’ll find!
Ring the Bell and Sell, Sell, Sell: Your farm’s produce and goods take on additional importance as the heart of the business at the lively weekly bazaar. Customize the stall and take charge of sales to build up buzz and power up profits.
A Beautifully Cozy Life: Enjoy a rich life amongst a colorful community of characters, from friendly townsfolk to magical Nature Sprites. Build a home, grow relationships, and even find love and start a family.
STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar is available digitally on the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S for £44.99 / €49.99. A physical edition of the PlayStation 5 version of STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar is available exclusively on Amazon for £44.99 / €49.99. Physical editions of STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar are also available on Nintendo Switch™ and Nintendo Switch™ 2 through participating retailers and via the Marvelous Europe Store. The full details of each digital edition and DLC are available below.
STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar Digital Standard Edition (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PC):
STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar Digital Deluxe Edition – £49.99 / €59.99 (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PC):
Includes the contents of the Standard Edition, plus:
“Trunk of Transformation” cosmetic DLC: Chick Costume (Yellow), Chick Headwear (Yellow), Chick Costume (Black), Chick Headwear (Black), Alpaca Costume (White), Alpaca Headwear (White), Alpaca Costume (Brown), Alpaca Headwear (Brown), Ninja Outfit, Ninja Glider, Ninja Bazaar Set, Braid & Flowers, Cat Ear Buns with Highlights, Short Perm, Side Part with Highlights
STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar Super Digital Deluxe Edition – £54.99 / €69.99 (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PC):
Includes the contents of the Digital Deluxe Edition, plus:
STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar digital soundtrack
STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar digital art book
“Trunk of Transformation Bundle” Cosmetic DLC (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PC):
Includes the Chick Costume (Yellow), Chick Headwear (Yellow), Chick Costume (Black), Chick Headwear (Black), Alpaca Costume (White), Alpaca Headwear (White), Alpaca Costume (Brown), Alpaca Headwear (Brown), Ninja Outfit, Ninja Glider, Ninja Bazaar Set, Braid & Flowers, Cat Ear Buns with Highlights, Short Perm, Side Part with Highlights
“Pine Hoverfly Set” Cosmetic DLC (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PC)
Includes the Pine Hoverfly Sweater, Pine Hoverfly Beanie, Pine Hoverfly Glider
All proceeds from this DLC will support Pine Hoverfly conservation efforts in partnership with the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS), helping to protect one of the UK’s rarest insects.
“New You Outfit Set” Cosmetic DLC (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PC)
Includes the “Pastel Flower Set” (Pastel Flower Outfit, Pastel Flower Glider), “Honey Bee Set” (Honey Bee Outfit, Honey Bee Glider), “Turnip Set” (Turnip Outfit, Turnip Glider), “Head Chef Set” (Head Chef Outfit, Head Chef Glider), “Pumpkin Set” (Pumpkin Outfit, Pumpkin Glider), “Paw Print Set” (Paw Print Outfit, Paw Print Glider), and the “Rancher Set” (Rancer Outfit, Rancher Glider)
“Bachelor Sweetheart Set” Cosmetic DLC (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PC)
Includes “Teacher’s Ensemble”, “Café Threads”, “Wanderer’s Robes”, “Atelier Wear”, “Elegant Regalia”, and the “Kitty-Cat Gi”
“Bachelorette Sweetheart Set” Cosmetic DLC (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PC)
Includes “Strawberry Patch Suspenders”, “Classical Apparel”, “Business Casual Fit”, “Autumn Uniform”, “Earthly Garments”, and the “Bazaar Agent’s Suit”
“Complete Sweetheart Set” Cosmetic DLC (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PC) Includes the “Bachelor Sweetheart Set” and “Bachelorette Sweetheart Set” cosmetic DLC
Developed by Marvelous and published in Europe and Australia by Marvelous Europe, STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaarlaunched for the Nintendo Switch™ 2 system, Nintendo Switch™ system, and Windows PC via Steam on 27 August 2025. The title is published in Asia by Marvelous Inc., and in America by Marvelous USA. This title is rated PEGI 3 / USK 0.
Marvelous Europe is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Marvelous Inc., developer of beloved Story of Seasons and Rune Factory games. Established in 2012, Marvelous Europe’s varied portfolio includes both third-party titles such asSakuna: Of Rice and Ruin, Leximan, Cuisineerand Moonlight Peaks in addition to select Marvelous Inc. content.
