The hit real-time strategy game’s powerful third faction joins the battle with a totally new single-player campaign and new multiplayer content

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Sept. 14, 2026 – Tempest Rising, the best-selling real-time strategy game from Saber Interactive’s 3D Realms publishing label, Knights Peak, and developer Slipgate Ironworks, has revealed that the highly anticipated “The Veti’s Wrath” expansion will launch on September 29 on Steam, opening the gates for players to experience the game’s long-awaited third playable faction. “The Veti’s Wrath” DLC will introduce a completely new single-player campaign that continues the saga of Tempest Rising with players in command of a unique force dedicated to conquest, while a free update will unlock the mighty Veti for use in multiplayer for all players.

Starting September 29, Tempest Rising players will be able to purchase “The Veti’s Wrath” DLC expansion on its own or as part of the game’s new “Gold Edition.” The expansion features a totally new, 11-mission single-player campaign from the perspective of the Veti, the mysterious and powerful faction unearthed in the game’s previous campaigns. Determined to reclaim the world they once ruled from humanity, the Veti are a technologically advanced force designed around subjugating and sacrificing its fallen enemies to fuel its armies and armories.

The “Gold Edition” is the perfect way for new players to jump right into Tempest Rising and experience three full single-player story campaigns with three unique factions when the Veti arrives on September 29.

A free update will also go out on September 29 making the complete Veti faction playable in multiplayer, skirmish mode, and custom games for all Tempest Rising owners.

Nominated for Best Sim/Strategy title at The Game Awards, Tempest Rising transports you to a battle-scarred 1997 in an alternate timeline where the Cuban Missile Crisis went nuclear. From epic single-player campaigns to ranked multiplayer and skirmish mode, you’ll experience fast, hard-hitting gameplay with classic RTS base building and unique asymmetrical factions. Take command of the battlefield, lead your armies in all-out warfare, and execute bold strategies to emerge victorious.

For more Tempest Rising, visit https://tempestrising.com.

About Saber Interactive

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

About 3D Realms

Redefining AAA – Action, Attitude, Adrenaline, 3D Realms has rocked the world for almost 30 years by publishing unforgettable, iconic games like Duke Nukem, Terminal Velocity, Shadow Warrior, Death Rally, Max Payne, and more recently, Ghostrunner, Ion Fury, Tempest Rising, CULTIC and RIPOUT.

Led by industry veterans, 3D Realms is a proud member of Saber Interactive, with a mission of publishing games for grownups. Unapologetic and uncompromising, we’re not afraid of being who we are and being damn good at it – for everyone’s benefit. For more information, visit 3drealms.com.

About Knights Peak Interactive

Knights Peak Interactive, a division of MY.GAMES, is a game publisher partnering with diverse developers worldwide. Committed to equality, it supports both emerging and established studios in reaching new heights in global markets and brand development. Knights Peak views games as portals to immersive stories, offering players a multitude of adventures in a welcoming environment. For details, visit: https://www.knightspeak.com.

About Slipgate Ironworks™

Industry veterans with two decades’ worth of indie and AAA experience, Slipgate Ironworks™ has contributed to popular titles, including Ion Fury, Ghostrunner, Phantom Fury, and most recently, Tempest Rising. Proudly old-school, the team all shares the same vision: “Crafting Intense Gaming Experiences: Bold, Thrilling, Unmatched!”

For more information on Slipgate Ironworks™, please visit the official company website.

An early playable technology and graphics demonstration at Tokyo Game Show offers a first look at System 3’s new “What If?” approach to retro gaming

TOKYO, JAPAN — Sept. 14, 2026 — System 3 today revealed a new look at Putty World, an ambitious reimagining of its classic Putty series for Nintendo Switch 2, scheduled for release in Q2 2027.

Retro gaming is more popular than ever, but much of the conversation continues to focus on the pixel art and games of the 1980s. System 3 believes the next wave of retro appreciation will look toward the mid-1990s, an important transitional period when developers began using rendered animation frames to give 2D characters greater depth, detail and expression, shortly before real-time polygonal graphics became the new industry standard.

Putty World is built around a simple question:

What if Nintendo Switch 2 hardware had existed in the mid-1990s?

What would the Putty series have looked and played like if its original creators had access to modern processing power, higher frame rates, greater memory, improved resolution and today’s dual-stick, multi-button controllers?

This concept forms the foundation of System 3’s new “What If?” series, which will explore how classic games could have looked, felt and played if today’s technology had been available when they were originally created.

“With Putty World, we are not simply asking how we can reproduce a game from the past, we are asking what we might have created in the mid-1990s if we had access to the technology available today,” said Mark Cale, founder and CEO of System 3. “The original Putty games were shaped by the imagination of their creators and the capabilities of the hardware at the time. Our ‘What If?’ concept allows us to revisit that same creative vision without those technical limitations, combining the character, humour and personality of the originals with the fluidity, responsiveness and visual detail now possible on Nintendo Switch 2.”

The version being shown at Tokyo Game Show is a very early playable technology and graphics demonstration, created to showcase the evolving controls, recreated visuals, richer animation, improved playability and greater fluidity of Putty World. It is not the finished game and does not represent the final content or complete playable experience. System 3 continues to recreate and update the game’s graphics while developing new enemies, levels, bosses and additional content ahead of its Q2 2027 release. 

Three Putty Worlds Connected in One Game

Putty World brings together the worlds of Putty, Super Putty and Putty Squad in one connected experience. As players progress, they will unlock recreated and updated levels inspired by other games from across the series.

The game is planned to include 75 new or extensively updated levels, with more than 45 new enemies already added. Players will encounter new opponents, expanded enemy behaviours and new ways in which enemies react, attack and fight. Additional surprises are being introduced throughout development, including end-of-level bosses and dedicated boss battles.

Putty himself has also been given considerably more personality and expression. The updated character features more than 50 facial-expression combinations, helping him react dynamically to the world and events around him.

From Nintendo Switch to Nintendo Switch 2

At gamescom, System 3 demonstrated the scale of the transformation by comparing the Nintendo Switch version of Putty Squad directly with Putty World running on Nintendo Switch 2.

The comparison highlighted the completely recreated graphics, more detailed character renders, richer animation, modernised controls, improved playability and substantially greater fluidity made possible by the new hardware.

System 3’s goal is for Putty World to capture the imagination and distinctive character of a special platform game from the mid-1990s, reimagined without the technical restrictions of the era and made possible by Nintendo Switch 2.

The game is being developed with a stable 60 frames-per-second target and is designed to support 1080p resolution in handheld mode and up to 4K when played on a TV.

Putty World is scheduled for release for Nintendo Switch 2 in Q2 2027. Further gameplay, development updates and details about the game’s content will be revealed as production continues.

MLS players will join the game as fully playable characters, each featuring original FreeStyle Moves

Seoul, South Korea — Sept. 14, 2026 — JOYCITY Corp, the MLS Players Association (MLSPA) and OneTeam Partners (OneTeam), today announced an official licensing partnership that will bring MLS players to FreeStyle Football 2.

Through the agreement, JOYCITY has been granted rights to feature the names, numbers, images and likenesses of MLSPA players in FreeStyle Football 2. Select players will be introduced as fully playable characters created specifically for the game.

Rather than appearing solely as part of a traditional team roster, participating players will be reimagined in the distinctive style of FreeStyle Football 2. Each playable character will feature original FreeStyle Moves, inspired by the game’s fast-paced action and expressive approach to football.

“FreeStyle Football 2 is built around personality, creativity and the freedom for every character to make an impact,” said Jay Park, Head of Publishing at JOYCITY. “Working with the MLSPA and OneTeam gives us an exciting opportunity to introduce professional players in a way that feels authentic to our game. We look forward to transforming  MLS players into original, fully playable FreeStyle Football 2 characters.”

“The MLSPA is always seeking to create new opportunities to showcase players’ personalities both on the pitch and off,” said Dan Jones, Chief Operating Officer, MLSPA “This partnership with JOYCITY provides a new platform to connect with soccer fans around the world in an imaginative, engaging new way,”

OneTeam facilitated the partnership on behalf of the MLSPA as its group player licensing representative. OneTeam specializes in connecting game developers and other partners with the collective name, image and likeness rights of professional athletes.

“Gaming creates powerful new ways for athletes to build their brands and connect with fans,” said Ashwin Desai, SVP, Games, Experiences, New Franchises at OneTeam. “JOYCITY is going beyond simply adding players to a roster, reimagining MLS players with their own moves and style in a way that makes this an exciting use of player IP.”

Additional details about the participating MLS players, along with character artwork, gameplay details and their original FreeStyle Moves, will be announced at a later date.

For the latest information about FreeStyle Football 2, visit the game’s official website and follow its official social-media channels.

About FreeStyle Football 2

FreeStyle Football 2 is a team-based action football game from JOYCITY and WOORE that combines competitive football with colorful characters and individualized abilities. Players take direct control of a character and work together to create plays, score goals and express their personal style on the pitch. The game is planned for PlayStation 5, Xbox and Steam.

About the MLS Players Association

The Major League Soccer Players Association (MLSPA) is the labor union and exclusive bargaining representative for all Major League Soccer (MLS) players, ensuring the protection of their bargained-for rights. Established in 2003, the MLSPA serves to promote players’ collective best interests, amplify their voices, and represent them in their group commercial and licensing activities. The MLSPA is a democratic organization, run by and for players. To learn more please visit www.mlsplayers.org.

About OneTeam Partners

OneTeam is a global leader in sports licensing, marketing, sponsorship, and media, specializing in commercializing group licensing rights for professional athletes. Established in 2019, OneTeam is a joint venture between the NFLPA, MLBPA, WNBPA, MLSPA, USWNTPA, and NWSLPA, with backing from HPS, General Atlantic, and Morgan Stanley Tactical. OneTeam represents the exclusive group rights for thousands of professional and collegiate athletes worldwide.

About JOYCITY Corp.

JOYCITY is a premier developer and publisher of online games, renowned for delivering outstanding gaming experiences across console, PC, and mobile platforms. The company has built a strong reputation in sports gaming with the global success of 3on3 FreeStyle, while also achieving acclaim with popular titles such as Gunship Battle: Total Warfare and Pirates of the Caribbean: Tides of War. For more information, visit https://corp.joycity.com/en/game.

About WOORE

WOORE is a game development studio founded by CEO Myungsu Kim and CTO Insoo Song, the original creators of FreeStyle Basketball and FreeStyle Football. Established in 2021, WOORE is led by a team of experts with vast console and online gaming experience, with the studio’s debut effort inspired by a deep passion for football.

Don’t Pick Up sees players making impactful decisions amid a political collapse.

September 14, 2026: Clover Bite, the developer behind the critically acclaimed GRIME and GRIME II, is delighted to announce that fans will be able to play their upcoming title Don’t Pick Up very soon! Developed by Quarter Games, Don’t Pick Up is a unique narrative-driven psychological horror title set in an alternate early 2000s dystopia, and players will be able to check it out for themselves when the demo launches onSeptember 24.

Don’t Pick Up sees players working in a government-certified phone and communication device repair shop in an alternative dystopian 2000s. The authoritarian government’s policies and restrictions shift on a daily basis, changing what the player can legally service, what parts they can use, and which customers they can accept.

The game’s rich world of political intrigue reveals itself as the devices themselves become a source of forbidden discovery. As players go through customers’ phones, they discover information about the various factions, conspiracies, and individuals caught up in the ongoing political collapse taking place in the outside world.

The choices the player makes as they navigate the political intrigue will have a direct impact on how the story plays out – so long as they are prepared to live with the consequences.

Features: 

• Maintain full compliance. A first-person psychological horror set in a dystopian alternate history.
• Repair customer devices. Each phone that comes through your door needs fixing. What else you find inside it is your business – and your responsibility.
• Make sound decisions. Multiple endings. Shaped entirely by the choices you make – who you serve, what you report, what you keep to yourself. Choose carefully.
• Follow the daily directives. New government regulations arrive every morning. Stay compliant or suffer the consequences.
• Handle sensitive information with care. Each device may contain things their owners didn’t intend to share. Things the government doesn’t want people to know. 
• Serve the community.  An escalating political crisis is unfolding more each day, always visible from your window.

Don’t Pick Up will be released on PC via Steam at a later date – Wishlist it today!

About Quarter Games

Quarter Games is a six-person independent game studio founded in 2026. The studio creates unusual, gameplay-driven games with a dark edge. Don’t Pick Up is its debut title.

About Clover Bite

Clover Bite is an independent game publisher and part of Tiltan School of Design and Visual Communication, most known for the critically acclaimed Metroidvania series GRIME and GRIME II. With a passion for deeply crafted worlds and inventive mechanics, Clover Bite publishes games made by teams of students aiming to push the boundaries of what independent games can achieve.

London, UK – September 14, 2026 – Zip up your hazmat suit and prepare to give deep space a deep clean in the first playable demo of Cleaner Company, available to download today on Steam and the Epic Games Store.

Join the Star Wipers crew and blast off for a cosmic cleanup at The Flying Canteen, an intergalactic restaurant once known for its stellar views and cheap food, now home to meddling monsters and a chaotic cluster of unsightly stains. 

Tackle the cleanup in single-player or embrace the mayhem together in 2-4 player co-op, using an array of interstellar equipment to wash away the gore. Tidy up a disaster site, befriend a flock of affectionate (albeit a little mutated) chickens, and survive an alien menace still feasting on the chaos. 

FULL GAME FEATURES:

• Become A Star Wiper – Join the Star Wipers and set off on an intergalactic expedition to clean up the galaxy’s worst disaster sites, using cosmic vacuums, trash grinders, powerwashers and other retrotech to wash away the mess.
• Survive Dangerous Threats (Or Toggle Off For Sci-Fi Serenity) – Remove gore, stains, and spores, and defend yourself against monstrous creatures in the fight to survive your next big clean. Alternatively, toggle the monsters off to enjoy a calmer day at work.
• Give Deep Space A Deep Clean – Climb the ranks of the galaxy’s first orbital infrastructure maintenance company, completing challenges to unlock new gear and locations. Use your earnings to upgrade equipment, health, damage and speed.
• 1-4 Player Chaos – Choose between calm cooperation and absolute mayhem. Profit from either! Complete contracts on spacecrafts, moon bases, orbital restaurants, alien research facilities and beyond as you splash through blood, navigate gravity shifts, and get eviscerated by the occasional meteor.

Cleaner Company launches on Steam and Epic Games Store later this year.

ABOUT WILDFLAME STUDIO
As a specialist in multiplayer titles, Wildflame Studio believes that the best experiences are born when players can enjoy them together. “Together is better!” 

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.

The taskbar idle auto-battler invites players to recruit, battle, and build their ultimate Duelist squad

Hong Kong – September 14, 2026 – One Interactive Studio and Infini Fun today announced that their JRPG-style idle combat game, Duelist: Idle Expedition, is set to launch on Steam on October 8th, 2026.  

Designed to live on your taskbar, Duelist: Idle Expedition lets players build and manage a travelling Guild of hand-drawn Duelists, watching them fight, grow, and adventure across the Continent, even when you step away. The game runs on a dual-progression loop: on the front lines, battles rage on nonstop, while behind the lines, camp life is thriving. With 91 unique roles spanning 7 main classes, over 200 pieces of equipment to grind for, and a deep camp management system complete with a Tavern, Blacksmith, and Shopkeeper, the game blends satisfying idle progression with genuine strategic depth.

In Duelist: Idle Expedition players will build their Guild from the ground up: recruit Duelists, discover powerful role combinations, gear them up, and lead them into battle across the Continent, all while growing camp facilities, unlocking followers, and opening up new Combat Styles and progression paths.

“Whether you’re a nostalgic fan of pixel JRPGs, a hardcore min-maxer obsessed with build-crafting, or a busy professional in dire need of a quality secondary-screen game, you’ll find your fun here!” Said CK, Game Producer at One Interactive. “Head over to Steam and add the game to your Wishlist. We’ll see you on the Duelist Continent on October 8th!”

Key Features

• 91 Unique Duelist Roles: Choose from 7 main classes, each branching into specialized roles with individual abilities and hand-drawn combat animations. Discover the most powerful combinations to build your legendary team.
• Taskbar Idle Battler: Your Guild fights and progresses automatically, making it the perfect companion for your working day. Your adventure continues even when you’re busy.
• Deep Equipment System: Grind for over 200 items, including 60+ class-exclusive Legendary Equipment pieces, and customise each piece through enchanting to perfect your build.
• Camp Management: Run your travelling camp; grow revenue at the Tavern, upgrade your Blacksmith for superior gear, and let your Shopkeeper turn spoils into supplies.
• Followers & Combat Styles: Defeat rival Duelists to earn Followers and unlock regional Combat Styles that add new layers of strategy and progression.
• Multilingual Support: Available in 31 languages, including English, French, German, Japanese, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Korean, and Russian.

About Infini Fun

Infini Fun is a China-based game publisher founded in 2024 with a strong focus on the global market. Specializing in multi-platform titles for PC and consoles, the company provides funding and technical support for developers, while also offering comprehensive services across all stages of game development, including platform porting, localization QA, and design consulting.

Backed by a team with over 15 years of publishing experience, Infini Fun approaches each project with care and passion, aiming to build long-term creative partnerships with developers and serve as a bridge connecting creators and players around the world.

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The recently announced co-op titles will be available to play on the show floor from 17th-21st September. 

Monday, 14th September, 2026 – team17 has today announced physics based 1-4 player co-op puzzle game What Goes Up, and co-op metroidvania Greak 2: Alliance of the Storms will be heading to Tokyo Game Show next week with playable demos available on the show floor with Kakehashi in Hall 2, booth number 02-C18.

What Goes Up Reveal Trailer

Available for hands on for the very first time, What Goes Up will have two demo stations available on the show floor to allow for both singleplayer and multiplayer trash tower fun. With five full levels on offer, players will experience the joy of building their own perfectly precarious trash tower while they dodge slow moving lava and meteor showers, and can even customise their character with a selection of GALACTIC REFUSE CO. rewards.

About What Goes Up

Coming to PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5 later this year, What Goes Up is a 1-4 player co-op puzzle game that sees players employed by GALACTIC REFUSE CO, the galaxy’s most ambitious provider of high-risk junk removal solutions. They are tasked with scouring planets in search of Earth’s finest discarded garbage, cleaning up the mess they find, and then turning it into titanic towers of trash.  

Greak 2 Reveal Trailer

The Greak 2: Alliance of the Storms TGS demo will allow attendees to get hands-on with 10 minutes of the hand-drawn adventure, taking control of the siblings (co-op or singleplayer) as they navigate through parallel dimensions solving puzzles together in a race to save a legendary species from extinction.

About Greak 2: Alliance of the Storms

Launching in 2027 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch, co-op metroidvania Greak 2: Alliance of the Storms is the stunning hand-drawn sequel to multi-award winning Greak: Memories of Azur. Players join siblings Greak and Adara once again as they work together to navigate a hostile new land, explore interconnected worlds, and overcome magic-infused, straw-made creatures. 

About Bossa Games

Bossa Games is a multiple award-winning independent studio based in London, UK, with over a decade of great games made by its team. Bossa is recognized as one of the most creative game companies in the world, with titles such as Surgeon Simulator, I Am Bread, and I Am Fish cementing our reputation for disruption. Bossa Games has a shared mission to ‘Forge the best co-op experiences friends will ever share together’ and their values are their guiding principles and beliefs to get them there.

About Navegante

Navegante is an independent video game studio based in Mexico with collaborators in other countries from Latin America. With focus on creating fun, unique, and artistic experiences for the players, their multi award-winning debut title Greak: Memories of Azur is focused on providing a high-quality experience using traditional hand-drawn animation.

About team17

Founded in 1990, team17 is part of everplay group plc, and a passionate and creative developer and publisher dedicated to its pioneering independent partners and games. Team17 has an extensive portfolio of over 150 titles that players around the world love for a lifetime, including DREDGE, Date Everything!, and Overcooked!, together with multi-award-winning and award-nominated in-house brands such as Hell Let Loose, Golf With Your Friends, The Escapists, and the iconic Worms franchise.

The new Jail level sees the 60 million player platformer join forces with the Roblox hit for a blockbuster prison break level, free on PC today.

14th September, 2026 – London, UK – No Brakes Games and Curve Games have today launched the brand-new Jail level for Human Fall Flat on Steam. Available to download for free, the new level – a crossover with the Roblox Hit BARRY’S PRISON RUN – sees players thrown behind bars as they attempt a jail break with their friends.Marking the 34th level to be added to Human Fall Flat since launch in 2016, the Jail level challenges players to break out of solitary confinement, dodging the steely gaze of the security cameras, navigating fragile walkways, and platforming perfectly to avoid ending up back behind bars. 

The free update also includes two brand-new BARRY’S PRISON RUN skins – Barry Prison Officer and The Prisoner – for players to don as they make their bid for freedom. And, so that fans of both iconic titles can share in the fun, The Human Fall Flat version of these skins are available in BARRY’S PRISON RUN starting today!

“BARRY’S PRISON RUN is the perfect partner in crime for Human Fall Flat,” said Rich Keen, VP of Publishing, Curve Games, “We know players will have a riot making a break for it with their friends.”

“It’s been really exciting working with the Human: Fall Flat team and seeing Barry brought into their world. Barry’s Prison Run has grown far beyond what I originally imagined, so seeing the character cross over into something like this is incredibly cool.” said Osian Taubman (PlatinumFalls), Founder of FatPaps Games Ltd and creator of BARRY’S PRISON RUN on Roblox

Key Features for the Jail level:

• Dress to impress with two brand-new BARRY’S PRISON RUN outfits
• Stealth your way to victory by avoiding the always present surveillance cameras
• Put one step in front of the other (and try not to fall) as you cross fragile walkways 
• Hop, skip, jump your way across platforming puzzles as you race to freedom. 

The Jail level is available now on Steam, with other platforms to follow at a later date. Owners of Human Fall Flat can download the new level and enjoy the crossover content for free.

About No Brakes Games

No Brakes Games are the developers of Human Fall Flat, based in Vilnius. We believe in empowering our team to support and challenge each other to make the best games for our players. Our studios are hard at work on our next titles, including the development of the much-anticipated sequel Human Fall Flat 2. 

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 player Human Fall Flat, and Nintendo Switch chart-topper Wobbly Life.

About Human Fall Flat:

Launching in July 2016, Human Fall Flat is celebrating 10 years of physics-based platforming enjoyed by players worldwide, with more than 60 million players across PC, consoles, mobile and VR.

About FatPaps Games Ltd

FatPaps Games Ltd is an independent game development studio founded by Roblox developer Osian Taubman, also known as PlatinumFalls. The studio is best known for creating Barry’s Prison Run on Roblox and focuses on creating fun, accessible and memorable experiences for players across the platform. 

During BlizzCon® 2026, CD PROJEKT RED announced that Cyberpunk 2077 and Phantom Liberty will launch on Battle.net® later this year.

Snapshot:

• Amelia Korzycka and Miles Tost from CD PROJEKT RED joined the “30 Years of Battle.net With Special Guest CD PROJEKT RED” BlizzCon panel.
• They revealed that Cyberpunk 2077, Phantom Liberty, and the Ultimate Edition are coming to Battle.net, launching later this year.
• In 2027, Overwatch will receive Cyberpunk: Edgerunners and Edgerunners 2-themed content
• This follows the addition of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered and Songs of the Past coming to Battle.net, which can be pre-purchased and wishlisted respectively.
• The Geralt-themed Barbarian skin for Diablo IV was also fully revealed, and will be available to players who pre-purchases Songs of the Past when available, or purchases the expansion when it launches. In 2027, more Witcher-themed content will come to Diablo IV, with more details to be revealed at a later date.

At this year’s BlizzCon, hosted by Blizzard Entertainment, CD PROJEKT RED team members Amelia Korzycka (Expert Community and Social Media Manager) and Miles Tost (Level Design Lead) joined the keynote panel, “30 Years of Battle.net With Special Guest CD PROJEKT RED”, to discuss the recently announced partnership between the two companies. Revealed at the panel was the news that CD PROJEKT RED’s open-world action-adventure RPG Cyberpunk 2077 will be available on Battle.net in 2026. Players will be able to separately purchase the base game and the expansion Phantom Liberty, or opt to purchase Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition, which contains both.

As the panelists discussed the partnership and how bringing Cyberpunk 2077 to Battle.net came about, more news was also revealed regarding the collaboration, with the focus shifting to another cornerstone of the Cyberpunk franchise: the anime series Cyberpunk: Edgerunners. In 2027, Overwatch players can look forward to Cyberpunk: Edgerunners and Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 collaborations coming to the game. This news came on the day of the 4th anniversary of the award-winning series, and just over a month ahead of the release of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2, which premieres exclusively on Netflix on October 20. The BlizzCon panel was streamed live, and is available to watch on demand now.

Cyberpunk 2077 comes to Battle.net in quick succession to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered and its upcoming expansion Songs of the Past. Players can pre-purchase Remastered today on Battle.net in anticipation of its release on September 29, while they can add Songs of the Past to their wishlist ahead of its 2027 release.

For more information on Cyberpunk 2077, visit cyberpunk.net and follow the game on Facebook, X, and Instagram.

THE WITCHER

Also revealed in full during the panel was the Geralt-themed Barbarian skin coming to Diablo IV. The skin will be available to claim by any Battle.net player who pre-purchases Songs of the Past when available, or purchases the expansion when it launches. This skin, taking Geralt’s style into the hellscapes of Sanctuary, is the first piece of Witcher-inspired content coming to Diablo IV, and more is in the works, coming to Blizzard’s action-RPG in 2027. Details will be revealed at a later date.

More information about The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt can be found on its official website as well as Facebook, Instagram, and X.

Battle.net and BlizzCon are registered trademarks of Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.

About Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077 is a narrative-driven, open world RPG set in the most vibrant and dangerous metropolis of the future — Night City. The game follows the story of V, a hired gun on the rise in a world of cyberenhanced street warriors, tech-savvy netrunners and corporate life-hackers. Featuring CD PROJEKT RED’s hallmark concept of choices and consequences, players will face difficult decisions that ripple through the entire game. Winner of over 100 awards at E3 2018, Cyberpunk 2077 is set in the universe of the classic pen & paper RPG system, Cyberpunk 2020.

About Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 is an upcoming Netflix anime series created in collaboration between CD PROJEKT RED and the legendary animation studio TRIGGER. Set in the world of Cyberpunk 2077, it features an entirely new cast of characters and tells a raw story of redemption and revenge. Offering a fresh perspective on the lives of edgerunners in a city consumed by violence and spectacle, it’s set to release on October 20, 2026. Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 is directed by Kai Ikarashi, with a story by Hugo Award winner Bartosz Sztybor, and character designs by Kanno Ichigo.

About The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and Remastered
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is a single-player open-world role-playing game from CD PROJEKT RED. In this acclaimed dark fantasy adventure, players take on the role of Geralt of Rivia, a professional monster slayer, as he searches for his adopted daughter, Ciri. Originally released in 2015, the base game and its first two expansions, Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine, are being modernized and upgraded in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered. By introducing sweeping improvements to visuals, gameplay, and performance, it offers players the most polished and immersive version of Geralt’s adventure to date, all ahead of the release of a third expansion in 2027 — Songs of the Past. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has won over 250 Game of the Year awards and sold more than 65 million copies worldwide.

About The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Songs of the Past
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Songs of the Past is an upcoming expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt from CD PROJEKT RED and Fool’s Theory. Players will once again take on the role of Geralt of Rivia and journey to the brand new region of Letten — a seemingly idyllic land that hides a dark secret beneath its peaceful surface. Equipped with new abilities and a new weapon, the chain, Geralt will face never-before-seen foes, reunite with old friends, and embark on a gripping adventure filled with difficult decisions and meaningful consequences.

About CD PROJEKT RED
CD PROJEKT RED is a video game development studio founded in 2002. Its flagship titles include the futuristic role-playing game Cyberpunk 2077 and its spy-thriller expansion Phantom Liberty, alongside The Witcher series of games including The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and its expansions. In collaboration with TRIGGER, CD PROJEKT RED also created the award-winning Netflix anime series Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, set in the same universe as the game. CD IPROJEKT RED is part of the CD PROJEKT RED Capital Group. CD PROJEKT RED S.A. is listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange (ISIN: PLOPTTC00011).

Team up with two new 5-star playable characters, Vesna and Vodyanitsa, for an intense showdown, and return to Liyue to celebrate the long-awaited Moonchase Festival!

SINGAPORE, September 12, 2026 — Global interactive entertainment brand HoYoverse announced today that Genshin Impact Version 7.1, “A Rekviem for the Underworld,” will launch on September 23. With the situation in Snezhnaya becoming increasingly dire, the nation is drawing up a new plan to stand against the Heavenly Principles. Meanwhile, the growing threat of Ronova, the Ruler of Death, is setting the stage for an inevitable showdown. Two new 5-star playable characters, Vesna and Vodyanitsa, will join the roster, bringing new ways to enhance Stellar Swirl reactions. Players will also return to Liyue for the long-awaited Moonchase Festival celebrations.

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In Version 7.1’s Archon Quest, the crisis in Snezhnaya continues to deepen. Players will finally come face-to-face with the Tsaritsa and uncover the true strategy behind her years-long effort to collect the Gnoses. Meanwhile, Ronova, the Ruler of Death, has used her authority to severely hinder Snezhnaya’s progress, bringing an inevitable showdown ever closer. The arrival of Rhinedottir, the Ruler of Life, only adds further uncertainty to the unfolding situation. Players will head to the front lines and fight alongside Snezhnaya in a climactic battle against Ronova. The Ruler of Death will also appear as a new Weekly Boss, giving players the chance to confront her overwhelming power firsthand. Completing the new Archon Quest will grant Primogems ×620. Starting in Version 7.1, players can also take on special assignments issued by the Tsaritsa’s Confidential Secretary, helping handle matters both great and small while gaining deeper insight into the Tsaritsa’s approach to governing Snezhnaya.

Two new 5-star playable characters, Vesna and Vodyanitsa, will bring their own unique ways to enhance Stellar Swirl reactions. The youngest Commander in Druzhna history, Vesna is known for her unwavering loyalty to the Tsaritsa and joins the roster as a 5-star Anemo Sword wielder. In combat, she can convert Cryo Swirl reactions into Stellar Swirl reactions. Using her Elemental Skill and other abilities, Vesna can summon Spirit Blades and gain a certain amount of “Sword Essence.” She can then consume “Sword Essence” with a special Elemental Skill to command the Spirit Blades to strike enemies. When they attack near a Stellar Vortex, their attacks are treated as Stellar Swirl reaction DMG. Her Elemental Burst summons another wave of Spirit Blades to deal AoE Anemo DMG while restoring “Sword Essence.” Vesna also offers a unique way to explore the open world. As a Vila, she is able to take flight during exploration. Players can also experience a special anecdote featuring Vesna to unlock a unique appearance for her sword spirit companion.

Vodyanitsa is the Prima Donna of Snezhnograd’s Korolevskiy Troupe, as well as a kind-hearted Water Imp and 5-star Hydro Catalyst wielder. In combat, she can transform into her Water Imp form and sustain her song through her Elemental Skill, continuously healing the active character, reducing enemies’ Hydro and Cryo RES, and boosting the active character’s ATK. In this form, she can also move swiftly through the water. Her song further empowers Stellar Vortices, reducing enemies’ Anemo RES and increasing Stellar Swirl reaction DMG. Her Elemental Burst carries her voice across the battlefield, dealing AoE Hydro DMG. While exploring the open world, Vodyanitsa can remain in her Water Imp form and move freely even outside the water. Players can learn more about her through a story featuring Vodyanitsa and obtain a unique appearance for her microphone as a reward.

In the first phase of Version 7.1 Event Wishes will feature Vesna and Vodyanitsa, with Skirk and Escoffier returning in the second phase.

The long-awaited Moonchase Festival returns to Liyue after five years, welcoming players back for another celebration! Yilong Wharf has been transformed for the festivities, but beneath the celebrations lies a mystery from the past that even Zhongli and Zibai have yet to unravel. The festival will also introduce three new mini-games inspired by Liyue thaumaturges, with a variety of rewards up for grabs, including a new 4-star Sword.

Back in Snezhnaya, players can join local children in a seasonal snowball event and take on a host of unusual foes. Meanwhile in Natlan, a tournament prediction event will invite players to predict the final results for 16 competing teams over several days of matches. A variety of rewards will be available for completing these events.

Miliastra Wonderland will also see a range of new updates in Version 7.1. The lobby will be refreshed with an autumn-themed look inspired by traditional motifs such as osmanthus blossoms and the moon, and players can unlock an elegant cosmetic set for free by completing the related event. A special festival event will offer even more rewards, including an exclusive headpiece. The editor is also being expanded with new controls that support client-side scripting, along with collaborative editing tools that give players even more ways to create and experiment.

The new version will also mark Genshin Impact’s sixth anniversary with players around the world, bringing a generous lineup of anniversary rewards. For the first time, players who complete the latest Archon Quest will be able to choose one event-exclusive 5-star character for free from a select lineup at any point during Version 7.1. Players can also select one standard 5-star character for free, along with Primogems ×1,600, Intertwined Fate ×10, and more anniversary rewards.

Genshin Impact Version 7.1 launches on September 23, bringing players into a pivotal moment for Snezhnaya! With cross-progression and Co-Op functions, players can enjoy their adventure across PlayStation®, Xbox, PC, Android, and iOS. The game has been rated T for Teen by ESRB on PS5, Xbox, PC, and Google Play, and 12+ on iOS. For more information, please visit Genshin Impact’s official website (genshin.hoyoverse.com) or follow @GenshinImpact on X, Instagram, and Facebook.

About Genshin Impact
Genshin Impact is a free-to-play open-world adventure RPG that brings players to the visually stunning world of Teyvat. The player takes on the role of the mysterious “Traveler,” who sets off on a journey to discover the fate of their lost sibling. Starting from Version 7.0, Snezhnaya, the seventh nation of Teyvat, is open for exploration. Players can explore each region with unique cultures and vast landscapes, meet a diverse cast of characters, master the art of element-based combat, and unveil the secrets of Teyvat. With cross-progression and Co-Op functions, players can now continue their adventure across PlayStation®5, Xbox, PC, Android, and iOS alone or with friends.

About HoYoverse
HoYoverse is committed to providing immersive virtual world experiences to players around the world. We have brought fans popular games including Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, Honkai Impact 3rd, Tears of Themis, and Zenless Zone Zero, as well as a wide range of entertainment content.

Community is at the heart of everything we do. We are devoted to engaging fans and fostering an enthusiastic and inclusive global community that provides access and encouragement for people to share their passion for ACG (Animation, Comics, and Games) through their own creativity and skills.

Pushing the boundaries of imagination, we consistently explore cutting-edge game development technologies, and have accumulated leading technical capabilities in cel shading, cloud gaming, and other fields.
In the future, we will continue to expand our content production, technology research, and publishing duties through operations in offices in Singapore, Montreal, Los Angeles, Tokyo, Seoul, and other areas.