SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – October 30, 2026 – Today, Ubisoft shared an update on the Assassin’s Creed franchise from Jean Guesdon, Head of Content, with new information about games currently in development, New Game+ coming to Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, the live-action Netflix series, the upcoming 20^th anniversary of Assassin’s Creed in 2027, and more. You can read the full article here: https://assassinscreed.com/fall-2026-update

BUILDING THE FUTURE OF ASSASSIN’S CREED 

In case you missed it, earlier this year we announced a new Assassin’s Creed Leadership Team, made up of longtime franchise veterans from across the brand. Their role is to shape the future of Assassin’s Creed and ensure a cohesive vision for the years ahead. 

Led by Martin Schelling, the team has spent the past few months laying the groundwork for what comes next, refining the long-term vision and defining key priorities. 

While we’re not ready to talk about specifics just yet, we wanted to reiterate the principles guiding that work: Staying true to what makes Assassin’s Creed unique, continuing to innovate, delivering diverse experiences, and elevating the quality and consistency of our games. 

And as we build that future, we want to keep the conversation going with you. 

WORKING MORE CLOSELY WITH OUR COMMUNITY 

In March, we invited you to share your thoughts on the future of Assassin’s Creed through a Community Survey, and thousands of you took the time to tell us what matters most to you. Thank you for that!  

Three key topics stood out from your responses: 

• Concerns about preserving the unique identity and pillars of Assassin’s Creed 
• A desire for a more coherent narrative that respects and expands Assassin’s Creed’s lore 
• And the need for more regular dialogue between us and you, the community 

That feedback echoed conversations already underway within the Leadership Team. As we shared above, strengthening consistency across the franchise and its universe is a major focus.  

We also remain committed to keeping you informed about franchise news in a variety of ways, starting with updates like this one. 

To keep listening, we’re planning several closed-door workshops this year with dedicated community members and content creators, to bring feedback closer to the development teams. Stay active on our Discord if you’d like to be considered for future opportunities as we’re always looking for new voices. 

While those workshops will help us dig deeper into specific topics, we want to hear from players across the entire community. That’s why our next Community Survey is now live. 

Take a few minutes to share your thoughts and help shape the future of Assassin’s Creed. 

Now let’s look at some of the latest updates on our current games. 

CURRENT GAME UPDATES

BLACK FLAG RESYNCED’S FINAL MAJOR UPDATE

It was the worst-kept secret in history… and now it’s real! Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced launched on July 9, and it’s been incredible to watch so many of you take the helm of the Jackdaw again.  

Over the past months, the team at Ubisoft Singapore has continued improving the experience with quality-of-life updates and new content. Now, the game’s final major update has arrived, bringing New Game+, Nightmare Mode, new rewards, finishers, trinkets, and additional customization options.  

Among the new rewards are special surprises for the Community: Blackbeard’s iconic outfit, Edward’s London attire, and fresh customization options for the Jackdaw and its crew.  

This update marks the end of our current plans for additional major content, and we hope it gives you one more reason to return to the Caribbean and conquer the seas. The team will also follow-up with quality-of-life updates over the coming months.   

Well, there’s actually somewhere else you can set sail soon… 

NEW GAME+ IS COMING TO ASSASSIN’S CREED VALHALLA

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla recently surpassed 40 million players and, to celebrate, we’re bringing one of the community’s most requested features: the (very, very, very) long-awaited New Game+, arriving November 5. 

Whether you want to replay Eivor’s saga, try a new build, or take on England again with your favorite gear, New Game+ lets you start fresh while carrying over much of your progression, with dedicated NG+ scaling. 

This New Game+ update also introduces: 

• An optional progression mode where Gear, Runes, and Masteries all contribute to Eivor’s overall Power 
• New runes, achievements, a stash system, and new rewards, including a Master Assassin outfit inspired by Naoe’s look in Assassin’s Creed Shadows 
• Mithril, a new resource to upgrade Divine Gear and strengthen runes 
• Divine Gear quality for all items 

And that’s not all. We’ll share full details in the upcoming Patch Notes, along with news regarding current-generation console updates in the coming days.  

Make sure to join the conversation on Discord, Reddit and our social channels to share your feedback on this new update, as it will help inform future discussions around bringing similar updates to other Assassin’s Creed titles.

GAMES IN DEVELOPMENT

Across the franchise, our teams continue to make progress on a number of projects currently in development.  

Codename Invictus 

The team behind Codename Invictus, our ambitious Multiplayer project, has had a busy year. A few months ago, hundreds of players joined our first private Insiders Session, got hands-on with an early prototype, and shared feedback directly with the development team. 

The response to the return of PVP multiplayer was very positive. Insiders particularly enjoyed the parkour and verticality of our maps, the dynamic teamplay, and the chance to play as various Assassin’s Creed characters, each with their own skills and playstyles. 

One piece of feedback came through clearly though: players saw great potential in the foundations but wanted more of the pillars that define Assassin’s Creed. The team spent the past months acting on it, and Invictus is now evolving in an exciting direction that better reflects those pillars while staying true to its multiplayer ambitions. 

We’re proud of the work so far and very excited for the year ahead. Invictus is still in development, so information you come across online may be incomplete, outdated, or inaccurate. We’ll keep testing new iterations and update you as soon as we have more to share. 

But multiplayer isn’t the only corner of the franchise taking shape behind the scenes… 

Codename Hexe

We’re making steady progress on this darker Assassin’s Creed experience, though there is still work ahead of us. We know the wait has been long, and we’re grateful for your patience and continued enthusiasm for the project.  

The team remains focused on delivering the unique vision at the heart of this project, and we’ll share our next major update in 2027.  

Until we’re ready to share more, we’ll keep enjoying your theories, discussions, and excitement as this experience continues to take shape. 

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WHAT ABOUT OTHER REMAKES? 

We know the community has had plenty of questions about remakes lately – even more so following Black Flag Resynced. 

As our first-ever franchise remake, Resynced taught us a tremendous amount. Taking on a game that holds such a special place in players’ hearts brought both excitement and challenges. Rebuilding old systems from scratch, adding new elements that fit the experience, and balancing legacy with innovation was a massive undertaking. We’re super proud of what the Resynced team delivered and how well it was received. 

One thing we want to be transparent about today is that we currently have no other Assassin’s Creed remake actively in development. Our teams are already focused on the next chapter of Assassin’s Creed titles, including projects you haven’t heard about yet, featuring new settings and stories. 

But don’t mistake that for a closed door. Like many of you, we love the idea of revisiting our classic titles, and we’ll keep exploring opportunities to bring older titles back. That door remains open because, after all… Nothing is true, everything is permitted. 

OTHER PROJECTS

LIVE ACTION NETFLIX SERIES 

And while we’ve mainly focused on games so far, there’s another project making steady progress behind the scenes. Production of Netflix’s live-action Assassin’s Creed series is nearing completion in Rome, Italy, where Jean visited the set, consulted on the scripts, and met the showrunners. 

We recently shared another exciting update: award-winning composer Hannah Peel (Insomnia, Rogue Agent, Game of Thrones: The Last Watch) has joined the project and will be composing the series’ score. No release date has been communicated yet, but you can check everything revealed to date on Tudum while we remain hidden in the shadows a little longer before stepping into the Roman Empire. 

UPCOMING CELEBRATIONS

Last but not least… Assassin’s Creed turns 20 next year! It is a major milestone for the brand and one we look forward to celebrating with you.  

We’re preparing a year of reveals, updates, rewards, and community moments. Our plans are still tightly wrapped in secrecy, but we can already say we want this anniversary to focus on you, our players. Assassin’s Creed wouldn’t be here without your passion, creativity, and support. 

Keep your eyes on our channels for when the celebrations kick off, in 2027. 

We’ll have much more to share in the months ahead but until then, here’s a look at the logo that will mark 20 years of Assassin’s Creed. 

FINAL WORDS 

That’s all we had for today! 

We won’t always be able to reveal every detail or answer every question, and building great games takes time. But we’re committed to staying connected, sharing what we can, and continuing to listen. 

Thank you for sharing your thoughts, expectations, and love for Assassin’s Creed with us on the day to day. 

Now, it’s time for us to slip back into the shadows… Until next time. 

Long live the Creed! <) 

About Assassin’s Creed

Since it first launched in 2007, the Assassin’s Creed series has sold more than 230 million games worldwide. The franchise is now established as one of the best-selling series in video game history. Recognized for having some of the richest, most engrossing storytelling in the industry, Assassin’s Creed transcends video games, branching out into numerous other entertainment media. 

About Ubisoft 

Ubisoft is a creator of worlds, committed to enriching players’ lives with original and memorable entertainment experiences. Ubisoft’s global teams create and develop a deep and diverse portfolio of games, featuring brands such as Assassin’s Creed™, Brawlhalla®, For Honor®, Far Cry®, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon®, Just Dance®, Rabbids®, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six®, The Crew® and Tom Clancy’s The Division®. Through Ubisoft Connect, players can enjoy an ecosystem of services to enhance their gaming experience, get rewards and connect with friends across platforms. With Ubisoft+, the subscription service, they can access a growing catalog of more than 100 Ubisoft games and DLC. For the 2025–26 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €1.53 billion. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com. 

© 2026 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Assassin’s Creed, Black Flag, Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are registered or unregistered trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the US and/or other countries. Developed and published by Ubisoft. 

About Vantage Studios 

Vantage Studios is a Ubisoft company founded in 2025, bringing together three of the most iconic franchises in the video game industry: Assassin’s Creed™, Far Cry®, and Rainbow Six®. 

Its talented developers, creators, and professionals work across studios in Barcelona, Montréal, Québec City, Saguenay, Sherbrooke, and Sofia, as well as offices in Paris, united by a single ambition: to grow these iconic franchises and craft experiences that players will remember for generations. 

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Explore the frozen north of Arrakis in a new survival adventure, with around 35 hours of progression. Funcom also announces new events, a cosmetics store, and upcoming cross-play and offline single-player.

Developer and publisher Funcom® today announced that the free Blood and Ice expansion for Dune: Awakening will launch December 1 on PC, PlayStation®5 and XBOX. Taking players to Arrakis’ frozen north, the expansion introduces an entirely new map – the Polar Sink – where heat becomes an ally and surviving the cold demands new gear, resources, and strategies.

More than one million new players have joined Dune: Awakening since its console launch, the open-world survival game inspired by Frank Herbert’s Dune and Legendary Entertainment and Denis Villeneuve’s blockbuster film franchise. In a new developer video, Funcom reveals the Blood and Ice expansion and outlines what’s coming to the game over the next three to four months, including new events, offline single-player, character transfers, and full cross-play.

Watch the full developer announcement:

A new frontier, a different fight for survival

The Polar Sink map features two distinct biomes: the tundra and the ice cap. Players begin in the tundra, where wealthy water shipper families defend their lavish strongholds. Beyond lies the heavily guarded ice cap, where securing access to ice becomes a central goal.

Equipment built for the desert heat will need upgrading to withstand the cold. With the action returning to the ground, traversal, temperature management, and combat become essential to progression. Resources found only in the Polar Sink will allow players to craft the gear they need to survive.

The new map offers around 35 hours of progression, with opportunities to return for valuable resources. Harvested ice can cool base equipment and speed up production, while the free expansion also introduces new vehicle modules, augments, and specialization traits. Future updates will add further reasons to revisit the region.

Optional cosmetics to support continued free updates

Funcom also announced a new cosmetics store offering outfits, vehicle variants, and additional ways to customize bases. Purchases of optional cosmetics will help support continued development and free updates.

The store will launch with rotating items, including recognizable looks from the films. A future update will make the full catalog available at all times.

More stories and rewards on Arrakis

Following The Scourge, an event that tasks players with investigating a disease spreading across Arrakis, the Water Crisis event will arrive shortly after the Blood and Ice expansion. Players will fight for scarce water supplies and work to end the shortage.

These are the game’s biggest events yet, introducing new gameplay and locations. A new Events tab, launching with the expansion, will let players track event progress and rewards. Funcom plans to deliver events more frequently, with new stories and free rewards alongside continued gameplay improvements.

Offline play, character transfers, and cross-play

The developer update also announces three much-requested features:

• Offline single-player: arriving in November.
• Character copying from multiplayer servers to single-player, and from single-player to select private servers: arriving in January 2027.
• Full cross-play: arriving in January 2027.

“We’re far from done,” says Funcom CEO Scott Junior. “We have ambitious plans for Dune: Awakening in 2027, with several major free updates that will expand the game with new locations, mechanics, and content to discover.”

Dune: Awakening is available now on Steam, PlayStation®5 and XBOX, and with Game Pass. The Blood and Ice expansion launches December 1, free for all players on all platforms.

ABOUT FUNCOM

Funcom is a developer and publisher of online games for PC and consoles. Funcom has provided outstanding entertainment since 1993 and continues to expand its track record of more than twenty released games. Titles include ‘Conan Exiles’, ‘Metal: Hellsinger’, ‘Aloft’, ‘Dune: Spice Wars’, ‘Secret World Legends’, ‘Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures’, ‘The Longest Journey’, ‘Anarchy Online’, and ‘Dreamfall: The Longest Journey’. For corporate information, please visit www.funcom.com.

ABOUT LEGENDARY ENTERTAINMENT

Legendary Entertainment is a leading independent media studio with film (Legendary Pictures), television and digital (Legendary Television and Digital Media) and comics (Legendary Comics) divisions dedicated to owning, producing and delivering content to worldwide audiences. Legendary has built a library of marquee media properties and has established itself as a trusted brand that consistently delivers high-quality, commercial entertainment and successfully translates the world’s most popular fan-driven IP. In aggregate, Legendary Pictures-associated productions have realized grosses of nearly $21 billion worldwide at the box office. To learn more, visit: www.legendary.com.

ABOUT BANDAI NAMCO ENTERTAINMENT EUROPE S.A.S

Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe is a leading global publisher, developer, and distributor of entertainment content for platforms including, but not limited to, all major video game consoles and PC. Producing intellectual property for a global audience, Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe is building its reputation with franchises such as LITTLE NIGHTMARES™, and production capabilities of Reflector Entertainment. Based in Lyon, France, Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe is known for bringing many of the entertainment industry’s top franchises such as PAC-MAN™, GUNDAM™, TEKKEN™, ACE COMBAT™, DARK SOULS™, and ELDEN RING™ to EMEA and ANZ markets.

Experience the iconic journey once again with the METRO Redux Next-Gen Update, featuring upgraded visuals, enhanced performance and modern platform features ahead of METRO 2039  

Sydney, Australia, October 30, 2026: The award-winning origins of the METRO saga return on consoles today* as the METRO Redux Next-Gen Update launches on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Existing owners of METRO 2033 Redux and METRO Last Light Reduxcan upgrade free of charge, with the update already available on PC via Steam, Windows, Epic Games Store and GoG.

Watch the Next-Gen Update trailer here:

Boasting true 4K at 60FPS and upscaled 4K at 120FPS**, the Next-Gen Update delivers a host of visual upgrades, performance enhancements and platform-specific improvements. The update modernises both acclaimed titles for current hardware, offering players the definitive way to experience the origins of the METRO saga ahead of the launch of the next chapter, METRO 2039 on 5th February 2027.

For long-time fans, the Next-Gen Update offers the perfect opportunity to revisit one of gaming’s most celebrated narrative-driven FPS franchises, while offering the perfect starting point for newcomers to experience the world, characters, and events that defined the series before embarking on the next chapter as The Stranger in METRO 2039.

Full patch notes detailing all technical improvements and platform-specific features are available via the official METRO channels.

For more information on METRO Redux Next Gen Update and the upcoming METRO 2039, visit the official METRO website METRO2039.com, and follow us on X, TikTok Instagram, Facebook, Threads, YouTube and Bluesky with @MetroVideoGame.

* Regional availability may vary

** upscaled 4K at 120FPS requires compatible monitor or TV hardware to enable full experience 

The METRO franchise continues to be developed in Ukraine amid Russia’s ongoing full-scale invasion, and in Malta. 4A Games continues to support its homeland and team members in Ukraine in every possible way.  If you wish to contribute, we can recommend the Official Fundraising Platform of Ukraine: United24: https://u24.gov.ua/ 

About 4A Games:

4A Games is an award-winning, multinational video game development studio known for its immersive, story-driven experiences and technical ambition. Founded in Kyiv, Ukraine in 2005 by industry veterans with a shared passion for AAA-quality games, the studio has established itself with the METRO series, building one of the most acclaimed narrative-led FPS franchises in gaming. 

Now headquartered in Malta, with the majority of the development team still located in Ukraine, 4A Games has over 200+ talented team members from all over the world, with diverse and unique backgrounds that brings countless years of experience and love towards creating deep memorable experiences for our audience. 

To learn more about 4A Games, please visit the official website at www.4a-games.com, follow on Facebook www.facebook.com/4aGames and X www.x.com/4agames. 

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 nearly 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.

TOKYO — Oct. 28, 2026 — The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily, the crowd-controlling turn-based strategy game produced by Alliance Arts, propagandizes PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch on Wed, Dec. 2, 2026.

Can modern technology overthrow an ancient empire? Clear Duchess Scarlet’s name, a royal family member on the run after a false murder accusation. Join forces with Lily, a time-traveler with a few cutting-edge broadcasting technology tricks up her sleeve, and convince the masses of Scarlet’s innocence…or watch her become the murderous villainess commonfolk believe her to be.

As the world’s first livestreamers, sway public opinion while organizing a rebellion in turn-based combat. Launch all-out attacks at key points on the map, or manage long-term sieges with a dash of deception incorporated into Scarlet’s grand war strategy.

Spread distracting messages with various Stream types that can weaken enemy ranks. Halt advancing foes with a Stalling Stream, cut off supply lines with an Interception Stream, convince foes to concede during battle with a Surrender Stream, and spur on ally forces to strike quickly with a Hustle Stream. Capitalize on Lily’s charisma with a Capture Stream, converting enemies to Scarlet’s cause.

Nurture bonds between ally units to increase their strength and unlock special tag-team skills for battle. Seize enemy soldiers to grow Scarlet’s ranks…or execute enemies on the spot. Apprehended admirals introduce new abilities to the team, while executed generals will increase Scarlet’s attack power at the cost of slowly eroding her honor over time.

In celebration of the console release, don iconic outfits from popular protagonists of Alliance Arts’ other titles: tap into Yunyun Syndrome!? Rhythm Psychosis’ modern livestreaming culture with the “Qtie Dress” for Lily, and toast to each battlefield victory while Scarlet wears the “Femme Soule Dress” fromDrunken Goddess Reflux.

The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily will arrive on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2026, with language options in English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Korean, German and French. For more information, visit the Alliance Arts official website and follow Alliance Arts on Twitter and YouTube. The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily is currently available on PC via Steam.

About Alliance Arts

Creating interesting games and delivering them to a large audience is a difficult task for a single company. Alliance Arts is a confluence of independent people joining forces to create a system that delivers interesting games to a large audience. 

Watch launch trailer for terrifying debut title from minds behind music tribute channel JT Music

RALEIGH, North Carolina – Oct. 29, 2026 – Terrible Lizards, the first-person horror platformer with buried secrets from the minds behind the popular JT Music YouTube channel’s new game studio WDR Studios, escapes from Jurassic horrors today on PC via Steam and XBOX PC, XBOX Series X|S (also available on XBOX Game Pass), and PlayStation 5. 

Stranded and alone on Route 66, the only place Jordan sees in the distance is Dalton’s Dinos, a tourist trap that’s seen better days. Clearly deserted, without a soul for miles, his options are limited. Sure, the place seems creepy, and the rundown mascots and dinosaurs on display seem…odd…but what’s the worst that could happen? They certainly won’t come to life, right?

Well, damn. Good news: Jordan’s time on the UCLA track team and studying parkour means that he can deftly escape from the very-much-living creatures chasing him down. The bad news is that there are worse and somehow even stranger things in…and under…Dalton’s Dinos that shouldn’t be discovered.

Use acrobatics and stealth to stay alive in a survival adventure full of reanimated dinosaur exhibits, and enigmatic apex predators. Stay sharp! Dangers always lurk in the shadows as Jordan runs, jumps, climbs, and hides to escape the jaws of danger. Learn to improvise to cross difficult paths and unlock heavily fortified locations to improve the odds of surviving.

Explore the dig site beneath Dalton’s Dinos to unearth deeper mysteries. What happened to Dalton, its mysterious benefactor, his wife Elena, and their son, Dalton Jr.? The answers lie in the depths of the debut title from the minds behind JT Music, who have made musical tributes to their favorite games, and are now crafting their own original horror experience. 

“Christian and I at JT Music are massive horror fans, and as we came up for ideas for songs for our channels inspired by games, we always wondered what it would be like to make our own horror game, and how we would approach things,” said John Gelardi, co-founder of WDR Studios and JT Music, and Producer and Designer on Terrible Lizards. “Ideas kept percolating, we finally took the plunge, and assembled a team to make the kind of game that we hope inspires people to make their own music and games themselves.”

Terrible Lizards is available now on PC via Steam and XBOX PC, XBOX Series X|S (also available on XBOX Game Pass), and PlayStation 5 for $24.99 with a launch discount. The game supports English language text and voiceover, with, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, and Simplified Chinese interface and text. For more information, please visit WDR Studios’ official website, stay up to date by following the game on X/Twitter, and join the studio’s official Discord.

About WDR Studios

WDR Studios is the game development branch of JT Music, whose primary focus is creating action-horror video games that provide high-quality and immersive gaming experiences. They’re guided by their passion for the horror genre and deliver intense storytelling with captivating atmospheres, scenarios, narratives, and sound design. The team is thrilled to deliver their first title with 3D horror platformer, Terrible Lizards.

LOS ANGELES – OCTOBER 29, 2026 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality games, has released a new update for its anime open-world RPG The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin, featuring the original hero Estia, Halloween-themed events, a new raid difficulty and more. 

Created exclusively for The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin, Estia takes on different combat roles depending on whether she equips a Rapier, Wand, or Grimoire. With a Rapier, she serves as a Cold-element attacker, utilizing Weaken stacks on enemies before unleashing a powerful Ultimate Move. A Wand gives her a Holy defense and healing role, helping allies survive through healing over time, area healing, and barrier. With a Grimoire, she becomes a Cold-element Support, boosting allies’ Ultimate Move damage and critical stats while weakening enemies’ defense. 

Players can discover her three combat styles in the Hero Estia Trial Event, available through November 18, and earn rewards including Star Fragments, Supreme Mastery EXP. 

Arriving for the Halloween Season , Mighty Freaky Circus invites players into a horror circus where reality and illusion intertwine. As the Capital of Liones celebrates its harvest festival, Tristan discovers a mysterious circus tent that no one else can see. Drawn inside, he becomes the star of a dangerous show and finds himself in a seemingly endless nightmare. Players can complete event quests and defeat event boss, Star of the Nightmare, to collect currency exchangeable for rewards such as Halloween Chance Basket, Brilliant Engraving Seal, SSR Magic Crystal Shard, and more. 

Also available through November 18 is the new Deadly Sins, Assemble! minigame that lets players earn event currency and can be exchanged for the special title, Halloween Chance Basket, Radiant Potion of Charm, and other rewards. The Update Eve Check-In Event will run from November 4 to November 18, offering Hero Pick Up Draw Ticket, Regular Hero Draw Ticket, and more. 

For players seeking a greater challenge, the update introduces Transcendence difficulty in the Taranis’s Sanctuary raid. Players must defeat the final boss, Black Knighthood Captain Taranis, within a given time to earn the final rewards. 

Based on the hit Japanese manga and anime IP The Seven Deadly Sins, which has sold over 55 million copies globally, The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin lets players explore Britannia in a vast open world. It features tag-based combat, combination skills, and customizable teams using diverse characters and weapons. Multiplayer elements include forming parties for exploration or teaming up to defeat bosses.

To stay updated, follow The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin on its official YouTube, X, Facebook, and Discord channels. 

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About Netmarble Corporation

Founded in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a leading global game developer and publisher. Through acclaimed franchises and strategic partnerships with top-tier IP holders, the company delivers innovative and engaging gaming experiences to audiences worldwide. As a parent company of Kabam, SpinX Games, Jam City, and a major shareholder of HYBE and NCSOFT, Netmarble’s diverse portfolio includes Solo Leveling:ARISE, Seven Knights Re:BIRTH, RAVEN2, MARVEL Future Fight, and The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com.

Sony Pictures’ Screen Gems Picks Up Mouthwashing Film Rights with Scott Derrickson Set to Produce and Karyn Kusama to Direct

BEHIND GOD’S BACK – Oct. 29, 2026 – You can only hide from your sins for so long. Today CRITICAL REFLEX and Wrong Organ launched Mouthwashing, the critically acclaimed space madness psychological thriller, on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, XBOX Series X|S, XBOX One, XBOX on PC, and XBOX Game Pass for console and PC. Explore the rotting shell of your derelict ship and uncover the truth behind each doomed crew member while battling your own fraying sanity.

The terror doesn’t stop there. Today Wrong Organ and Sony Pictures’ Screen Gems production company announced that a Mouthwashing feature film is in the works. Produced by Scott Derrickson (Doctor Strange, The Black Phone), C. Robert Cargill and Vince Cheng under their Crooked Highway banner, the Mouthwashing film adaptation will bring the acclaimed space horror to new audiences around the world. While plot details remain under wraps, the film is set to be directed by Karyn Kusama (Jennifer’s Body, Yellowjackets) and written by Matt Manfredi and Phil Hay (The Invitation).

Mouthwashing – Out Now on Consoles and Game Pass

Mouthwashing earned critical acclaim when it first launched on PC in 2024, garnering an 88 score on Metacritic and Overwhelmingly Positive user reviews on Steam. It also won in the Best Narrative and Players’ Choice categories at the Horror Game Awards, as well as Best Hidden Gem at the New York Game Awards. The game has since sold nearly one million units on PC, earned over 60 million YouTube views and nearly one billion views on TikTok.

When the Pony Express’ interplanetary freighter Tulpar goes off course, its five crew members find themselves stranded with a diminishing supply of resources. As they face the threat of starvation and endure crippling isolation, the crew must fight back paranoia and hallucinations as they come to realize the question is not whether they will survive, but when they will perish… and who is to blame.

Mouthwashing is available now on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, XBOX Series X|S, XBOX One and XBOX on PC for $12.99. The game is also free to download with XBOX Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and PC. In addition, Mouthwashing is on sale on Steam for 40% off for a limited time.

About CRITICAL REFLEX

CRITICAL REFLEX is an indie game publisher obsessed with genre-blending, rule-breaking, brain-melting games. We help devs polish the weird, sharpen the wild, and launch their projects loud. Known for titles like Buckshot Roulette, Lunacid, Mouthwashing and No, I’m not a Human, we champion the unforgettable experiences. Genre is a prison and we ate the warden.

About Wrong Organ

Wrong Organ is an independent game studio based in Stockholm, Sweden, best known for its critically acclaimed narrative horror game Mouthwashing, which has sold nearly one million copies on Steam. The studio is currently developing Carcass Clad, a co-op tank horror game that puts players in the roles of Commander, Driver and Gunner as they fight to escape a war-torn city.

LOS ANGELES – OCTOBER 29, 2026 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality games, has kicked off the 1.5-year anniversary eve celebration for its collectible RPG Seven Knights Re:BIRTH, introducing a new hero and an awakened hero, major PvP improvements, and special events. 

The celebration features a series of special events, led by the 1.5th Anniversary Re:BIRTH Day Eve Ruby Festa Event, which delivers a total of 15,000 Rubies to players’ in-game mailboxes over 14 days. During the 1.5th Anniversary Abyss Chest Event, players can earn Abyss Chests through gameplay and open it to receive generous rewards including equipment and accessory enhancement materials, Tuning Crystals and more. Players can acquire additional rewards based on the number of Abyss Chests opened.

The new story event “Revelation of the Forsaken” is running through November 26, offering rewards including a Brilliant Skill Enhancement Stone, an exclusive equipment for Judas, 6★ Aris and Bai Jiao, and more. 

The newly added hero Judas, a member of Apostles of the Abyss, is a pure dealer designed to overwhelm enemies with heavy firepower. Built to synergize with existing Universal heroes, Judas serves as the core attacker in new team compositions. Judas Power Up Event is now open offering valuable rewards including up to 20 Rate Up Hero Summon Vouchers. 

The update also introduces the awakened version of Li, who serves as a reliable tank, securing the survivability of Guild War defense teams. His active skill grants physical immunity, while his physical damage reduction effect helps protect rear-line allies against teams built around physical attacks.

A major overhaul of Arena introduces a new league system with promotions and relegations alongside existing ranking tiers. Advanced Arena has been rebranded as Event Arena, featuring special rules such as accessory restrictions and bans on certain heroes for a different PvP experience. Arena rewards have also been revamped, rewarding players for reaching specific Arena point milestones and offering players more opportunities to earn Rubies.

Other content updates include the expansion of Infinite Tower from Floor 400 to Floor 450, a Halloween-themed lobby, and a new Halloween costume for Yoongun, “Halloween Night.”

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

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

About Netmarble Corporation

Founded in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a leading global game developer and publisher. Through acclaimed franchises and strategic partnerships with top-tier IP holders, the company delivers innovative and engaging gaming experiences to audiences worldwide. As a parent company of Kabam, SpinX Games, Jam City, and a major shareholder of HYBE and NCSOFT, Netmarble’s diverse portfolio includes Solo Leveling:ARISE, Seven Knights Re:BIRTH, RAVEN2, MARVEL Future Fight, and The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com.

Build barricades, deploy traps, and use the power of rock music to save your town from the undead

LOS ANGELES — October 29, 2026 — The zombie apocalypse just got a whole lot louder, as Radiation Blue and Snail Games USA have launched their 4-player neighborhood defense game Dead Party just in time for Halloween on Steam and Epic Games Store for $19.99 / £17.75 / €20.49, with a 15% discount during launch week. It’s Steam Deck verified, and console versions will follow in the weeks to come. A successor to the zombie barricading and rock-and-roll romp Dead Block, Dead Party builds on its predecessor’s music-fueled mayhem with chaotic co-op action, base defense, improvised traps, and rock-powered zombie destruction. 

Set in the once-peaceful town of Shady Hill, Dead Party begins when UFOs appear overhead on Halloween. Soon, the neighborhood’s dead rise from their graves, leaving four unlikely heroes to defend humanity from an invasion that is as bizarre as it is relentless.

Dead Party is designed around four-player co-op, putting players together to defend buildings against waves of increasingly dangerous undead.

Rather than simply mowing down zombies, players must scavenge their surroundings, break objects for resources, build barricades, deploy traps, and adapt their defenses as the horde closes in. Different zombie types and map layouts force teams to rethink their strategy and make the most of whatever they can find.

And when things get desperate, there’s one weapon the undead can’t handle: Rock music. Players can harness the power of their guitars and music-based abilities to push back the zombie hordes, adding an unconventional twist to the game’s frantic combat.

Across Dead Party’s game modes, teams can experiment with different approaches to surviving the invasion.

The game features four distinct modes, including:

• Stage Equipment – Use stage equipment and the power of music to defend against the undead.
• Antenna – Power generators and unleash jamming radio waves against the invading forces.
• Skull Cannon – Collect zombie skulls and use them to take down UFOs.
• Horde – Forget the escape plan. See how long your team can survive before the zombies overwhelm you.

Players can also follow the adventures of four unique characters through Story Mode, each bringing their own abilities, strengths, weaknesses, equipment, and character storylines to the fight.

With support for online and local co-op, Dead Party is built to turn zombie survival into a chaotic group experience whether players are coordinating a carefully planned defense or watching everything fall apart spectacularly.

About Radiation Blue
We are an independent developer located near Freiburg, Germany. We enjoy working in a small, efficient and creative group. Prior to Dead Party, we worked on different projects and shipped Genesis Alpha One, Hitman Blood Money, Velvet Assassin, RiME, Galaxy on Fire, Gothic, Neocron, Dead Block, Das Schwarze Auge1 & 2, and The Settlers among other things.

About Snail Games USA
Snail Games is a leading global developer and publisher, known for delivering innovative, immersive gaming experiences across a range of genres and platforms. With a legacy of technological innovation and a focus on community engagement, Snail Games is shaping the future of interactive entertainment. https://snail.com/ 

The enigmatic Nameless City reveals its secrets today: Hypnos is out of Early Access and officially in 1.0 on Steam! A megastructure exploration adventure set in a world subtly changing according to your actions, Hypnos is finally complete with all 7 chapters after 5 months in Early Access, and is getting a 40% 1.0 launch discount to celebrate.

Set in the Maze Chronicles universe, following Redlock Studio’s previous title BLACKSHARD, HYPNOS builds on the series’ formula with an eerie atmosphere, mysterious characters, and featuring an original soundtrack by ALT236, while bringing multiple alternate endings to discover, following the different choices you make during your adventure.

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About the game:

Hypnos is a surreal narrative exploration game, set in Redlock Studio’s Maze Chronicles universe, following their previous title Blackshard. Keeping the same atmospheric focus for the series, Hypnos also weaves branching narratives into the formula. The soundtrack for the game is the creation of ALT236, a French multimedia artist and composer, in a blend of ambient, retro and dreamlike electronic music.

Features:

• EXPLORATION: wander a unique semi-open world. Find your own way through the Nameless City.
• BRANCHED DIALOGUES, CHOICES & ALTERNATIVE ENDINGS: Meet the strange inhabitants of the Far Reaches. Your actions influence their destinies.
• A LAYERED WORLD: Interact with your environment. Transform the materia of dreams and the City with it. Lift the veils that conceal reality.

About Redlock Studio:
Redlock Studio is a French company based in Grenoble and Lyon, France, dedicated to bringing the fictional world of The Maze Chronicles series to life. This licence has existed in the minds of its creators for fifteen years, a time spent building worlds and characters; the study of mythologies, religions, novelistic literature and pop culture (with particular influences from H.P Lovecraft, China Miéville, Frank Herbert), scientific fields and role-playing campaigns. Redlock Studio’s extended universe has already proved its value. Its themes and symbols, its propensity to place the player at the heart of the plot and to ask the question of meaning in a multitude of ways are its main assets, along with a strong and ever-expanding visual identity.