Following Successful Launches in Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau and Japan, VAMPIR Prepares to Expand to Additional Countries and Regions Worldwide

Players Can Pre-Register via App Store, Google Play, Official Brand Site and Epic Games Store to Receive Special Rewards

LOS ANGELES – AUGUST 26, 2026 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality games, announced that global pre-registration has opened for its large-scale, vampire-themed MMORPG VAMPIR ahead of its upcoming launch in additional countries and regions worldwide.

VAMPIR brings together the key developers at Netmarble Neo who led the success of Lineage 2: Revolution and Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds, delivering a distinct and innovative MMORPG experience across both mobile and PC platforms with full cross-platform support.

Following its successful debut in Korea in August 2025, VAMPIR topped the grossing charts on both Google Play and the App Store, becoming the longest-running No. 1 title among all new games released in 2025 in Korea. The game further expanded its presence with launches in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau in March 2026 and Japan in July 2026 that continued to build momentum across Asia. Netmarble is now preparing to bring VAMPIR to additional countries and regions worldwide, with global pre-registration now open ahead of launch. 

Pre-registration is now available through the App Store, Google Play, the official VAMPIR brand site and the Epic Games Store. The game’s global Discord and YouTube channels have also opened that give players access to the latest news, community updates and newly released content.

Players who complete pre-registration through the App Store, Google Play, the official VAMPIR brand site or the Epic Games Store can receive various rewards, including a Designated Heroic Mount Summon Ticket, 100 million Gold, a full set of Rare Equipment, and Immortal Portrait Fragments. 

Additional rewards will also be available through the official Discord channel. Players can obtain a Discord welcome coupon code redeemable after launch that will provide character growth materials such as Class Portrait Restoration Kit Chest, Dungeon Magic Bead Chest, and Artifact Enhancement Stone, along with growth support items including Refined EXP Serum, Refined Serum Bundle Chest, and Enhancement Scroll Chest.

To offer players a closer look at the game, the newly opened global YouTube channel features the official teaser video and class introduction videos. The official brand site also introduces VAMPIR’s world, classes and key characters, allowing players to explore the game’s dark fantasy universe ahead of launch.

Set in a universe ruled by blood, desire, and destruction, VAMPIR features a dark vampire motif and richly stylized gothic horror setting that sets it apart in the genre. Players will encounter a cast of distinctive characters and powerful figures who shape the fate of the world, while exploring a deep narrative centered on conflict, ambition, and survival.

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.

The story-driven saga set in alternative Japan debuts new trailer at the gamescom FYNG show

Nicosia, Cyprus (August 26th, 2026) — The wait is nearly over as today, developers Another Angle Games and publisher Owlcat Games revealed the release date for upcoming tactical RPG Shadow of the Road. Launching November 12th on PC, the game received a dramatic new trailer during GameStar’s Find Your Next Game Show at gamescom.

Watch the trailer showing the trials and tribulations awaiting our party of outcasts and eccentrics:

The main party in Shadow of the Road is a group that’s been brought together by the forces of fate: ex-samurai, retainers of the Shogun, and a mysterious child, his mother, and their bodyguard. As the group journeys through war-torn Japan, they encounter all kinds of enemies — bandits, imperial soldiers, and supernatural creatures all doing their best to send the party members to the afterlife. In order to master the game’s tactical combat, players need to carefully build their characters, unlocking and upgrading skills they can then use on the battlefield to turn the tide to their favor or unleash powerful combos. They can also make use of their environment, turning the battlefield itself into a death trap. If things truly become dire, turning into yokai and wreaking havoc on the battlefield is also an option…though, only as a last resort.

Key features of Shadow of the Road:

• Your Story: Join a daring journey led by Tokugawa’s spymaster, who recruits ronin warriors Satoru and Akira to protect a boy with immense, uncontrollable powers. As the adventure intensifies, they are joined by characters, each of whom has their own history and motivation. Together, they confront escalating challenges, striving to reclaim their honor and change the course of the war.
• Your Choices: Every choice guides these characters along unique paths, shaping who they become. Player decisions will determine if they form new bonds, sever lifelong friendships, or mend family ties.
• Your Team: Take on the role of a master strategist and become an elite team of characters with a variety of backgrounds and skills, each with their own motivations, desires, and fears, and set them on unique paths.
• Your Fight: Experience turn-based combat with a samurai tactical vibe. Each team member brings unique abilities to the battlefield, and their personal goals and relationships influence every encounter. Master these dynamics and strategic maneuvers to lead the team to victory.
  
  Shadow of the Road launches on PC via Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store on November 12th, 2026. A demo is available now on Windows PC via Steam.

About Owlcat Games
Owlcat Games is a developer and publisher with a passion for RPGs and narrative-driven experiences. What began as a small team of games industry veterans with a love for tabletop roleplaying has evolved into a truly international studio. Headquartered in Cyprus with over 450 employees worldwide, Owlcat continues to grow, drawing talent from across the globe, and still finds time to roll dice together every week, in person and online.

Previous titles include the critically acclaimed Pathfinder: Kingmaker, Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous, and Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader.

About Another Angle Games
Another Angle Games is a team of seasoned developers with experience spanning both AA/AAA and indie projects, united by a shared passion for crafting ambitious and immersive gaming experiences. Their collective portfolio includes acclaimed titles such as Outriders (People Can Fly), The Witcher series (CD Projekt Red), and Ghostrunner (One More Level).

Five upcoming titles showcase KRAFTON’s push to create new kinds of play across original worlds, distinct creative studios and established franchises

EL SEGUNDO, CALIF. – AUGUST 26, 2026 – KRAFTON, Inc. today hosted KRAFTON Media Day 2026 at gamescom, its third consecutive year holding the event, outlining its vision for building enduring global franchises by connecting bold creative ideas with players around the world.

The presentation featured five upcoming titles spanning across different genres: NO LAW, Project ZETA, Age Twisters, TARAE: The Unbound and PUBG: DED.NET. Together, the lineup reflects KRAFTON’s broader publishing approach of challenging established genre conventions, supporting the unique creative identities of its studios and reimagining existing franchises in new ways.

Opening the presentation, Taeseok Jang, Head of Global Publishing and PUBG Franchise at KRAFTON, reflected on PUBG’s evolution over nearly a decade and the lessons learned from growing the franchise alongside its players. He emphasized that KRAFTON is applying those experiences across a diverse group of creative studios as it looks to reach new kind of players.

“Creating games that are remembered for years is difficult, and it takes time. There are no shortcuts, and there is no easy path. Just as PUBG endured that journey and reached its fans, I hope the games on this stage will ultimately reach theirs and be loved as well,” said Taesok Jang. “We will keep moving boldly forward on that journey, together with our players.”

Highlights from KRAFTON Media Day 2026 include:

• NO LAW – Empowering Players to Create Their Own Stories: Claës af Burén, CEO of Neon Giant, introduced the studio’s immersive open-world FPS RPG set in the lawless city of Port Desire. Built around systems that react to player choices and actions, NO LAW is designed to create different opportunities, threats and stories for every player. Neon Giant is using various latest Unreal technologies to maximize player agency and imagination, creating an immersive world where there is no wrong way to play.
• Project ZETA – Moving Beyond Traditional MOBA Conventions: Namseok Kim, CEO of NIRVANANA, presented the studio’s Multi-team Tactical Arena (MTA) game, which removes the traditional laning structure of MOBAs and puts four teams of three into objective-driven combat from the opening moments of a match. NIRVANANA is focused on finding new forms of tension and fun for MOBA players, while continuing to evolve the game together with its community through global testing.
• Age Twisters – Connecting Generations Through Co-op Play: Jordi Ministral and Alexis Corominas, Co-founders and Directors of Piccolo Studio, introduced the two-player co-op adventure following a grandfather and granddaughter across four stages of life. Different abilities and dynamically changing dialogue bring generational differences directly into both gameplay and narrative, reflecting the studio’s decade-long focus on games that connect with players on an emotional level.
• TARAE: The Unbound – Reimagining Eastern Imagination Through Dark Fantasy: Inyoung Koo, CEO of Boundary, presented the Eastern dark fantasy action RPG inspired by the Buddhist cycle of reincarnation and the concept of karma. Drawing from the mythology, aesthetics and cultural imagination of East Asia, TARAE: The Unbound brings these influences into its world, classes, combat and narrative to offer a distinct alternative to the Western medieval traditions commonly associated with dark fantasy.
• PUBG: DED.NET – Reimagining the PUBG Franchise in a New Form: Dave Curd, Creative Director at PUBG STUDIOS, introduced a new title that builds on the survival and competitive identity established through PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS while moving beyond the traditional battle royale formula. Set in Cascadia in 1996, a world inspired by the Pacific Northwest of the 1990s, PUBG: DED.NET expands the franchise into a new setting and a roguelite run structure, where each session and player choice can shape what comes next.

KRAFTON will showcase all five titles throughout gamescom 2026. Visitors to the KRAFTON booth in Hall 9 at Koelnmesse will have opportunities to experience the lineup through a range of on-site programs.

For more information about KRAFTON at gamescom 2026, visit the official KRAFTON gamescom 2026 website.

Tame otherworldly biomes and set up outposts as you conquer the cosmos

Culver City, USA – August 26, 2026 – Snail Games USA have unveiled all new footage of their upcoming AAA space-themed “open universe” survival title, For The Stars. Playing as an intrepid explorer and scientist, For The Stars invites you to travel from world to world, uncovering the secrets of alien civilizations, seeking out rare and exotic creatures and harnessing resources to tame the treacherous biomes you encounter on a vast array of diverse planets waiting to be explored. Take a sneak peak at its alien exploration and outpost building in this latest trailer.

Playing as an intrepid explorer and scientist, For The Stars invites you to uncover the secrets of alien civilizations, seeking out rare and exotic creatures and harnessing resources to tame the deadly biomes you encounter across the cosmos. 

In For The Stars‘ ambitious persistent multiplayer universe, you will establish and expand outposts. Balance the needs of your colonies with advanced construction options like laboratories, factories and living quarters. Upgrading these outposts, crafting powerful new tools and developing cutting-edge technology will be key to their success and your ability to meet the unique challenges presented by each region and their distinct ecosystems, creatures and resources.

Gathering resources won’t be easy, as you’ll need to make difficult decisions about what sorts of vehicles to take to survive the hazardous climates and creatures you’ll encounter, as well as haul a worthwhile amount of cargo back to your base. Ecosystems are fully organic in For The Stars, so wiping out a nest of alien insects will have a domino effect across the neighboring flora and fauna.

Key Features of For The Stars:

• Diverse Worlds: Each planet you visit offers new challenges and rewards, with distinct ecosystems, creatures and resources. From lush, verdant worlds to barren, rocky landscapes, the variety ensures no two explorations are the same.
• Strange Alien Ruins: Discover remnants of lost civilizations, ancient ruins, and hidden treasures that tell the stories of the cosmos.
• Unique Resources: Collect and harness strange resources found on different planets. Build advanced outposts, craft powerful tools, and develop cutting-edge technology needed to overcome each world’s challenges.
• Advanced Construction: Establish and expand outposts on various planets. Balance your needs with laboratories, factories, and living quarters. Your ingenuity and strategy will determine the success of your colonies and determine if they can withstand the trials of space.
• Extensive Research: Start with advanced technologies that you can innovate on. Unlock new technologies by studying alien artifacts and natural phenomena. Research to help you overcome specific challenges, build more efficient outposts, create advanced equipment, and explore further into the unknown.
• Customizable Spacecraft: Design and build your own spacecraft to travel between planets. Each ship can be tailored to your specific needs using resources and technology you have found, whether it’s for combat, exploration, or resource gathering.
• Dynamic Combat: Engage in fast-paced combat using both futuristic weapons and special abilities with alien origins. Customize your arsenal for counterplay against hostile alien creatures, enemy players, and other threats. 
• Multiplayer Exploration: Team up with friends or make new allies as you explore the galaxy together in a persistent multiplayer universe. Collaborate on building projects, share discoveries, and tackle challenges as a united front. Choose to enter contested regions to fight other players for control of the galaxy.

Be sure to follow For The Stars on its Steam page to be notified of updates and new Dev Diaries as they are released.

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. snail.com

Coyote House Games’ debut title, announced as part of the Xbox Gamescom showcase, invites players to live their best raccoon life – scavenging dumpsters, raiding snacks, and avoiding the clutches of the evil exterminator with their raccoon friends.  

Cologne, Germany, 26th August, 2026 – Curve Games and Coyote House Games have today revealed 1-4 player chaotic co-op sandbox game Dumpster Gang, coming December 2026 to PC for Steam and Xbox on PC, and also available day one as part of Xbox PC Game Pass. Playing as a mischievous raccoon, players will team up with up to three of their friends (also raccoons, obviously) as they live their best raccoon life – scavenging dumpsters, stealing junk, raiding snacks, committing tiny -harmless – crimes, and avoiding the clutches of the evil exterminator. 

Raccoon high-life isn’t all trash and snacks though, players will need to work together to haul loot, solve puzzles, and rescue captured teammates as they nimbly dodge traps set out by the Exterminator. After a full day of causing chaos, players can head back to their hideout to customise it with the junk treasure scavenged from their raids, and can even adorn a selection of adorable hats, each with unique abilities to assist in the next round of nefarious trash panda activities. 

Time to become a furry little felon: 

Jake Ellis, Co-Founder of Coyote House Games, said: “Dumpster Gang started with a pretty simple idea: we thought a bunch of raccoons robbing houses together was really funny. Above all, we wanted to fulfill the fantasy of roaming around as a gang of raccoons with your friends and being little menaces. We fit in as many raccoon-themed mechanics as we could – eating trash, stealing, climbing on everything, making big messes, we have it all!”

Samuel Malone, Co-Founder of Coyote House Games, said: “Curve Games really understood what we were trying to make with Dumpster Gang from the beginning. They have a great history with wacky, physics-driven games that are fun with friends, so it felt like a great home for the game. Curve Games gave us the support we needed to deliver on the premise of the game, and make the ultimate raccoon experience!”

Rich Keen, VP of Publishing, Curve Games, said:  “Here at Curve we love raccoons… and we love Dumpster Gang! We’re so excited to be partnering with Coyote House Games on their debut title, and thrilled to announce that it’s going to be heading to PC later this year.”

Dumpster Gang Key Features

• Become the Ultimate Trash Panda: Scavenge dumpsters, steal junk, raid snacks, commit tiny crimes, and unleash your inner menace
• Chaotic Co-op for 1-4 Players: Work together to carry heavy loot, solve puzzles, and rescue captured teammates
• Escape the Exterminator: Cause enough chaos and the Exterminator will hunt you down. Outsmart his traps, escape capture, and rescue your friends before your gang ends up behind bars. 
• Build Your Hideout: Return home after every mission to customize your raccoon, unlock hats with unique abilities, and decorate your hideout with every ridiculous item you’ve stolen.
• Easy to Learn, Hard to Predict: Simple controls make Dumpster Gang easy to pick up, while dynamic sandbox systems create ridiculous chain reactions, unpredictable moments, and new stories every time you play.

About Coyote House Games

Coyote House is a new studio formed by two college friends united by a love of co-op gaming and raccoons. Sam has extensive experience in multiplayer games, shipped Midnight Ghost Hunt as game director, and worked in the VFX industry. Jake has entered the games industry after nearly a decade of working on animation projects for companies such as Marvel and Warner Music.

About Curve Games

Based in London, Curve Games (a Nazara Technologies group company) is an award-winning publisher across PC, Nintendo, PlayStation, Xbox, and mobile. Curve boasts a uniquely diverse games catalogue of over 50 titles that includes smash hits such as For The King I & II, Bomber Crew, Lawn Mowing Simulator, the 60 million unit-selling Human Fall Flat, and Nintendo Switch chart-topper Wobbly Life.

London, UK – August 26, 2026 – Continue your legacy as a legendary swordsmith in the hit Early Access fantasy RPG Bladesong, with the next major content update ‘Chapter 3: Fire and Thorns’ available today as a free update on Steam and Epic Games Store.

Bladesong – Chapter 3: Fire and Thorns Trailer:

In Chapter 3, players face new challenges to reclaim Astrid from her fate, while famine and riots follow in the wake of the warehouse fire. Continue Bladesong’s story and discover a brand new character joining your crew, Ezrae the Fighter, whose strength and experience enables swordsmiths to expand their knowledge with swords effective against specific kinds of foes.

Away from the fires of the forge, the new Forge Garden lets players grow plants, harvest ingredients and apply recipes to craft mythical blades, while the new Compendium introduces an encyclopedia of foes found in the world. Study the compendium to gather clues and experiment with sword types that exploit enemy weaknesses, helping to lead your fighter to victory and unique loot.

Two new sword part sets also provide new opportunities for swordsmithing. ‘A History of the World in Seven Swords, Vol. 2’ contains parts inspired by Bronze Age swords, while ‘Tribute to Effort’ is a new set based on the Crows’ survival in the wasteland, complete with a tasty grip wrap and a new cloth material.

Additional quality of life improvements, including additional performance optimisations and improved inventory filtering, also feature in today’s update.

Available now in Early Access, Bladesong is the ultimate swordmaking game. Use innovative blade shaping tools and an intricate modular building system to forge any sword you can imagine. Unlock new skills and abilities to master the art of swordsmithing in an RPG/sim that tasks players with perfecting their craft as a master bladesmith. Create swords for Eren Keep’s various factions in Story Mode and forge without limits in Creative Mode. With every detail customizable, and each piece meticulously crafted and adorned, no two creations are ever the same.

For more info on Bladesong, head over to Steam and Epic Games Store.

ABOUT SUN AND SERPENT CREATIONS
SUN AND SERPENT creations are a rising indie studio based in Germany with talent from Moon Studios and Ninja Theory. Founded in 2023, Bladesong is the studio’s debut title with an Early Access release in January 2026.

ABOUT MYTHWRIGHT
Mythwright is an independent publisher founded by industry veterans. Established in 2024, Mythwright has already signed a range of exciting titles including Thronefall, Kaiju Cleanup, TerraTech Legion, TerraTech Worlds, TerraTech, Going Medieval, Cleaner Company, Cozy Marbles, Galacticare, War for the Overworld, Bladesong, Innkeep, Scriptorium: Master of Manuscripts, Deadstick – Bush Flight Simulator and Touch Type Tale – Strategic Typing.

Coming to PC via Steam in 2027

Stockholm, Sweden — August 26, 2026 | Maximum Entertainment today announced Hollywood Hustle, a cozy loot-driven scavenger game developed by Woodpile Studios. The game lets players dig through the abandoned trash of Hollywood backlots and uncover iconic hidden treasures. Coming to PC via Steam, Hollywood Hustle puts a playful twist on the world of movie production, asking one simple question: what happens to movie sets after filming wraps?

Watch the Hollywood Hustle reveal trailer here here:

In Hollywood Hustle, players explore abandoned movie-set backlots and shovel through massive piles of trash in search of valuable and unusual props. Every dig is a gamble, with loot ranging from common finds to legendary treasures. Players can sell what they discover, break rarer items down into crafting resources, and fill their bags with matching loot for bonus rewards.

A demo of Hollywood Hustle will be available to play at Gamescom 2026.

Hollywood Hustle features:

• Dig & Discover: Explore abandoned Hollywood backlot sets and shovel through massive trash piles to uncover hidden treasures.
• Six Studio Districts: Discover six distinct areas, each featuring different props, loot and vibes inspired by different film genres.
• Meet Your Robot Sidekick: A clumsy, lovable helper who hauls your bags, celebrates your wins, and reacts with a personality of its own.

With its mix of exploration, scavenging, collection and crafting, Hollywood Hustle turns abandoned movie sets into playgrounds for discovery. From rummaging through backlot junk to finding a rare piece of movie-set treasure, every pile offers the chance to find something unexpected.

Hollywood Hustle will release on PC via Steam in 2027. For more information, visit maximument.com/games/hollywoodhustle or follow @MaximumEntmt on X.

About Maximum Entertainment 

Maximum Entertainment is a global entertainment company dedicated to crafting indie to AA video game experiences through original content and licensed partnerships. A fully integrated group with a broad portfolio of content, the company emphasizes collaboration and inclusivity in its partnerships to produce the highest level of interactive entertainment. With more than 300 titles in its catalog, Maximum Entertainment has joined forces with talented creators and renowned franchises around the globe to deliver magic to the gamer in everyone. Maximum Entertainment employs experienced professionals across the entire value chain of video games including development, publishing, transmedia, sales, and operations. Visit Maximum Entertainment at www.maximument.com.

About Woodpile Studios

Woodpile is an independent, worldwide game studio founded in 2026. A small team scattered across the world, it makes games the way you’d stack a woodpile: piece by piece, by hand. 

Customize your fighting style and encounter over a thousand NPCs in a dynamic ancient China!

Cologne, Germany – August 26th, 2026 – Snail Games USA are pleased to unveil their upcoming open-world martial arts RPG inspired by ancient Chinese legends, 9 Yin Sutra: Wuxia. Revealed at gamescom, 9 Yin Sutra: Wuxia combines skill-based combat, deep character progression, and the unparalleled freedom to pave a unique path through a world shaped by player choice.

Set in Ancient China, this expansive RPG lets players travel across a living world of remote wilderness, sprawling cities, towering mountain ranges, and hidden strongholds. Each region is full of hidden secrets, dynamic weather, and countless opportunities for discovery.

Become a true martial arts master as you uncover forgotten techniques from diverse martial arts schools. Engage in fast-paced skill-based combat powered by an evolved Feint, Overt, and Block system that rewards timing, precision, and strategic proficiency. Forge your own  fighting style as you pursue your path to Grandmastery.

As you explore this dynamic world you’ll encounter thousands of unique NPCs with their own goals, routines, relationships, and stories. Every encounter has the potential to influence your legend. Through player choice you’ll shape your destiny as a wandering hero, merchant, craftsman, faction leader, or martial arts master for the ages.

Be sure to follow 9 Yin Sutra: Wuxia on its Steam page to be notified of updates as they are released.

9 Yin Sutra: Wuxia: | Steam

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. snail.com

Authentic modern weapons, gear and tactics will meet the unknown threats of the fractured multiverse

Gaijin Entertainment and Matter Team is pleased to announce that hardcore online shooter Active Matter will launch on September 15, 2026 on Steam, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. Players who previously purchased the early version of Active Matter through the Gaijin Store will get access to the similar edition of the game on their Steam account for free. They will also be able to link their progress between the Gaijin Store and Steam versions, allowing them to continue playing on a PC platform of their choice without losing their existing progression.

Active Matter is set in a hostile, unstable multiverse where realistic gunplay collides with twisted environments, gravity-defying anomalies, SCP-style strange objects and monsters. Enemies attack from unexpected angles, and locations like a Soviet closed island, a Central Africa quarantine zone and a dilapidated North American can feel familiar and alien at the same time. Players search for valuable active matter – a substance capable of bending time and space, fight aggressive quantum-unstable zone dwellers and fellow human operatives alike, complete objectives, secure loot, and get back to safety only to plan the next move.

“Active Matter was built around the idea of entering a place on our own Earth where almost nothing behaves the way it should – except your weapon,” said Andrey Zhbannikov, Game Director of Active Matter. “We’re now ready to invite the gamers to the world we were building and polishing for the last few years”.

Early version of Active Matter was extensively tested at Gaijin.Net, with the latest major update featuring a decaying American city and new weapons coming in a few days. After the September launch, new updates will regularly bring even more new content and open doors to the new parts of the multiverse, full of anomalies and monsters that will bend your perception of reality.

Active Matter will be available for purchase in several editions, with the standard one priced at 29.99 USD/Euro in relevant regions.

About Gaijin Entertainment
Gaijin Entertainment is the developer and publisher of the online games War Thunder, Crossout, Enlisted, CRSED: F.O.A.D. and Star Conflict as well as other PC, Mac, Linux, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, iOS and Android titles across several genres. The company’s diverse portfolio has received a range of mass media and game industry awards including such as Gamescom Award and many more. Official website: http://gaijinent.com/

More reasons to compete, more strategy to master and new cars from Audi and Mazda feature in this Competition-Focused Update 

Milan, Italy – 26th August, 2026: Global Publisher 505 Games and world-renowned racing studio KUNOS Simulazioni are delighted to announce the launch of Update 0.9 for their Early Access PC driving simulation, Assetto Corsa EVO. 

Update 0.9 is themed-around the spirit of competition, offering players new opportunities to showcase the variety and depth of their driving skills. The new Special Events game mode offers developer-curated racing scenarios with specific track and car combinations, enhanced by persistent worldwide online leaderboards. The long-requested Mandatory Pit Stops option also debuts in this update, and adds new strategic nuance to multiplayer races, related to fuel optimisation and tyre degradation. 

These new features are bolstered by three new cars from two iconic manufacturers – Audi and Mazda. Namely the Audi R8 V10 performance quattro, Audi R8 LMS GT2 and Mazda RX-7 FD Spirit R (Type A). 

See Update 0.9 in action in the latest Assetto Corsa EVO trailer here:

As well as implementing new force feedback and input improvements, KUNOS has also introduced a new Racing Slick Tyre model in Update 0.9 across GT racing cars, from Mazda MX5 Cup to Ferrari F40. This overhaul offers a clear step forward in the consistency and fidelity of Assetto Corsa EVO’s handling model. 

For a detailed rundown of the standout additions in the 0.9 Update, please see below: 

• NEW – Special Events 
  Special Events are accessible from the main menu and combine specific cars with specific tracks in order to challenge players to achieve clear objectives, with performance uploaded to persistent online leaderboards. This is a new asynchronous method to compete against other players in Assetto Corsa EVO and has been developed with replayability in mind. 

• NEW – Mandatory Pitstops for Multiplayer Racing 
  Long requested by the community, players can now add mandatory pit stops to multiplayer races. Pace alone will not be the only determining factor for success. Tyre condition, fuel consumption and optimising pit stop timing for maximum undercut/overcut potential adds new strategic nuance. Players can automatically set and adjust their strategy during the race via the on-screen MFD including selecting what tyres to fit, at what pressures and how much fuel to add.

• NEW – Three New Cars from Two Iconic Manufacturers 
  Update 0.9 also sees the addition of three highly sought after cars to Assetto Corsa EVO’s growing stable. These are the Audi R8 V10 performance quattro, Audi R8 LMS GT2 and Mazda RX-7 FD Spirit R (Type A). All these new vehicles have been meticulously recreated in-game utilising real world data. 

These are just some of the highlights launching with Update 0.9. For the full list of quality-of-life improvements, performance optimisations and fixes, read the official release notes here. 

KUNOS Simulazioni continues to deliver meaningful and impactful updates to Assetto Corsa EVO in pursuit of creating the ultimate driving simulation experience that upholds the legacy of the Assetto Corsa franchise. 

For more information about Assetto Corsa EVO and to stay up to date on future plans, please visit the official Assetto Corsa series’ website, www.assettocorsa.gg, follow the hashtag #wearesimracing, and stay tuned across Assetto Corsa social channels. To learn about publisher 505 Games and its products, visit www.505games.com

About 505 Games 
505 Games, a subsidiary of Digital Bros, is a global publisher of video games across all major platforms. With a diverse portfolio of critically acclaimed titles, 505 Games is dedicated to delivering unique, high-quality gaming experiences.