Test Your Skills by Re-Fighting Major Bosses and Earn Medals to Unlock Powerful Arcana Spells

Milton Keynes, UK, May 5, 2026 – Today, developer MercuryStream and publisher 505 Games are pleased to share the third episode of their weekly feature video series dedicated to their upcoming dark fantasy action-adventure game Blades of Fire – Version 2.0, launching on Steam PC on May 14. Following Episode 1 – Photomode and Episode 2 – Transmutation, this new episode spotlights two new systems coming withVersion 2.0 which introduce new ways for players to dominate the battlefield: Anvil Trials and Arcana. 

Watch the third episode of the Blades of FireFeature Video Series – Anvil Trials & Arcana: YouTube 

With the Anvil Trials, players can re-fight major bosses in dedicated arenas after defeating them in the main story. Once a boss is defeated, a special anvil appears; activating it teleports players to an arena where the boss is revived for another encounter. At the start of each trial, players’ health potions are fully restored. Weapons remain in the condition they had on entry, but any damage taken during the fight is not permanent — both potions and weapons revert to their previous state when players exit, regardless of success. Each boss introduces additional mechanics, and each fight is timed, allowing players to earn up to three medals based on completion time. 

Players can then use the medals granted during the Anvil Trials to unlock Arcana, ancient spells cast by Adso that grant passive buffs to weapons: with higher-tier medals unlocking stronger Arcana. To apply an Arcana, players will need to speak with Adso; each Arcana requires a minimum weapon reputation and consumes one repair star. Players can have only one Arcana active per weapon at a time, but they can replace it freely as long as stars remain. Different Arcana reward aggressive play, survivability, or weapon efficiency, letting players tailor their builds to their preferred combat style. 

The Anvil Trials will offer structured, repeatable boss challenges, while the Arcana will turn those victories into meaningful upgrades players can use on their in-game journey.  

Download the Blades of Fire demo, available now on Steam, and experience the new  features included in Version 2.0 ahead of its official launch. 

Blades of Fire is coming to currently available on PC via the Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Blades of Fire – Version 2.0 will be available on Steam on May 14. 

Starting May 14, the Version 2.0 upgrade will also be available as a free update on all other platforms, including PlayStation 5, Xbox, and Epic Games Store (PC). 

Highly Anticipated Sequel Joins Paradox’s Portfolio of Management-Strategy Games

STOCKHOLM and SCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland – MAY 6, 2026 – Paradox Interactive, a well-trained publisher of games, today announced a publishing partnership with Urban Games, developers of the award-winning Transport Fever game series. Both companies will join forces to publish the latest entry in the series, Transport Fever 3. As announced last year, Transport Fever 3 will launch for PC, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S in 2026, bringing the deepest, most ambitious iteration of the series to date to experienced tycoons and new players worldwide.

Start planning your routes by watching the announcement trailerbelow.

Transport Fever 3 challenges players to design, build, and manage transport empires spanning railways, roads, shipping lanes, and air routes across 4 distinctive environments: temperate, desert, tropical and new sub-arctic. Each environment offers a unique set of challenges and gameplay possibilities thanks to massively upgraded terrain generation, all supporting a dynamic, fully simulated world occupied by settlements and industries that evolve in response to player actions. Players can build their worlds using vehicles covering a century of transport innovation with over 250 authentic trains, buses, trams, trucks, ships, planes, and, for the first time, helicopters.

“We are delighted to partner with Paradox Interactive, a publisher that shares our core values and long-term vision. Together, we will continue on the path we have set for Transport Fever 3 and deliver the greatest possible value to the players, for which this partnership will have nothing but positive effects. We are honored to join forces with such a respected publisher, and Transport Fever 3 is now on an even stronger track to reach its full potential when it launches later this year,” said Basil Weber, Founder and CEO at Urban Games.

Both companies are rooted in a player-centric approach to game development, and have identified a natural overlap in their design pillars and in their fanbases, allowing the game to continue on its current development path, amplified and empowered by Paradox’s expertise in management titles. The agreement represents an ideal fit for Paradox and Urban Games alike, offering benefits to both companies and players as the game works towards its scheduled release in 2026.

“Transport Fever 3 is a perfect fit for the Paradox portfolio and we’re incredibly impressed by what Urban Games has created in this series,” said Mattias Rengstedt, CBO at Paradox Interactive. “The game matches every aspect of what we’re looking for in a new title, offering a deep and endless experience that we think players will love. We’re excited to take this important step for the series together with Urban Games and ship, haul, fly, and truck Transport Fever 3 across the world.”

The partnership pertains to the publishing of Transport Fever 3, but it does not include intellectual property rights.

For details on Transport Fever 3, please visit https://www.transportfever3.com/

About Urban Games

Urban Games is an independent video game developer based in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. Founded in 2013, the studio released its debut title Train Fever in 2014, followed by Transport Fever in 2016. The third entry, Transport Fever 2, launched at the end of 2019 and became both a critical and commercial success, selling millions of copies on PC, PlayStation 4 & 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.

About Paradox Interactive

Paradox Interactive is a leading developer and publisher of management and strategy games for PC and consoles. The company’s games reach six million players every month worldwide, with its largest markets in North America, Western Europe and Asia. The game portfolio consists of popular franchises such as Stellaris, Europa Universalis, Hearts of Iron, Crusader Kings, Cities: Skylines, Prison Architect, the Surviving games, Age of Wonders and Victoria. Paradox Interactive also owns the World of Darkness brand catalog.

Lesquin, May 6, 2026 – Only a few more hours to wait! NACON Connect is back tomorrow, Thursday, May 7 at 8:00 PM CEST / 11:00 AM PST on our official YouTube channel.

This year, we are presenting our new games and accessories with brand new footage and exclusive information on highly anticipated titles such as The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu, Edge of Memories, the latest project from the KT Racing studio, Endurance Motorsport Series, as well as the new project from Teyon studio, Hunter: The Reckoning – Deathwish, which was recently announced. Other announcements will also flesh out our conference.

For racing fans:

Right after the conference, don’t miss the “News From The Pits” show live on our NACON RACING channel. For nearly 30 minutes, dive behind the scenes of our racing projects through exclusive news and features.

Join us on our official YouTube channel on May 7 at 8:00 PM CEST / 11:00 AM PST to follow the #NACONCONNECT announcements.

Find all NACON games and accessories on the nacongaming.com website.

About NACON

A company within the BIGBEN group, NACON was created in 2019 to optimise its expertise and leverage synergies in the video game market. Comprising 16 development studios, AA game publishing, and the design and distribution of premium gaming peripherals, NACON brings 40 years of experience to benefit the world’s gaming community. This unified centre of excellence strengthens NACON’s position in the market and creates unique opportunities for innovation and competitive advantages. https://corporate.nacongaming.com 

Naturalists across the Frontier can earn Triple RDO$, XP, and Role XP on Sample Sales this month alongside 4X RDO$ and XP for participating in Wildlife Photographer or Wild Animal Kills Challenge Free Roam Events.

Races are also rewarding all participants with 4X RDO$, Gold, and XP, with Top 3 finishers receiving the Ruby Buckle, returning from The Outlaw Pass No. 2.

Full details from this month’s update include:

• 4X RDO$, Gold, and XP on Races
• 4X RDO$ and XP on Wildlife Photographer or Wild Animal Kills Challenge Free Roam Events
• Free Ruby Buckle for finishing in the Top 3 in any Race this month
• Free Guerra Poncho for completing a Round of Wildlife Photographer
• Triple RDO$, XP, and Role XP on Sample Sales
• Naturalists who play Red Dead Online anytime through June 1 will receive the black Rushword Shirt
• Complete an Animal Sighting Mission to receive the Chicken Emote
• Free Clairborn Coat for Hunting or Sampling a Legendary Animal this month
• Triple Rewards on the Featured Series:
  • May 5 – 11: Race Series
  • May 12 – 18: Open Target Races and Overrun Series 
  • May 19 – 25: Race Series 2
  • May 26 – June 1: Target Races and Capture Mode Series 
• Returning Limited-Time Clothing: The Benbow Jacket, Carver Pants, Morning Tail Coat, Manteca Hat, and Salter Shoes
• Weekly Challenges:
  • May 5 – 11: Win in the Featured Series to receive 2 Gold Bars 
  • May 12 – 18: Complete 3 Daily Challenges to receive an Offer for 50% off an Established or Distinguished Naturalist Role Item 
  • May 19 – 25: Win in the Featured Series to receive a Reward for a Free Emote 
  • May 26 – June 1: Sell 3 Samples to receive the black Morning Tail Coat 
• Free Community-Inspired Outfit: The Western Homburg Hat, Everyday Shirt (Male) or Iniesta Shirtwaist (Female), Ribbon Tie, Paisley Vest, Padded Saddle Work Pants, and Sportsman’s Boots
• Free Sedative Ammo
• Horse Discounts: 40% off the Arabian and Missouri Fox Trotter Horses and their preferred Saddles
• Additional Discounts: 10 Gold Bars off the Sample Kit, 50% off Naturalist Role Outfits, Potent Predator Bait and Potent Herbivore Bait Pamphlets, Bows, and the Varmint Rifle, 40% off Gus Garment Sets and Trinkets, Hats, Chaps, and Off-Hand Holsters

Please see the Rockstar Games Newswire for more info.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – 6 MAY 2026 – Today, Ubisoft shared more details onkey gameplay elements for Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, with an update from Creative Director, Paul Fu. This deep dive details how ground gameplay in Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced has been rebuilt, while preserving the feel of the original Black Flag. 

“Our goal was to honour the foundations of the original game while enhancing the experience for an action-adventure game,” says Paul Fu.

For the full article and details on Edward’s modernised Parkour, Stealth, Combat and more, head to: www.ubisoft.com/en-au/game/assassins-creed/news

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®. With a Ubisoft+ subscription, players can access new releases, premium editions and extra content on Day One on PC, console and cloud. For the 2024-25 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €1.85 billion. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com. 

© 2026 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are registered trademarks in the US and/or other countries.

Hunt Colossal Monsters as a Human – Then Become the Beast and Raze Cities to Rubble via Groundbreaking SuperDestruction Technology 

GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA – MAY 6, 2026 – Veteran developer Grove Street Games, the technical force behind ARK: Survival Ascended and Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition, today announced its first new IP in over a decade: BeastLink. A large-scale multiplayer destruction sandbox, BeastLink combines tactical human-led missions and vehicular combat with the city-destroying, raw power of colossal Kaiju. BeastLink is monster-sized mayhem on an unprecedented scale coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Steam PC.

BeastLink launches into early access on console and PC this summer, with the first of several upcoming closed beta weekends kicking off Friday, May 8th. Players can sign up now for the closed Playtest on Steam.
 
Built in Unreal Engine 5, the core of BeastLink is Grove Street’s proprietary SuperDestruction system that pushes environmental wreckage to a new level. This fully networked, physics based system lets every player reshape the map as both human or Kaiju. With over 250,000 destructible objects and tens of millions of individual pieces, players can strategically reshape entire city blocks, turning urban environments into tactical rubble. 
 
“Our team has a long history of making great games while tackling complex technical challenges, but at its core, BeastLink stems from one goal: to create the ultimate Kaiju experience,” said Thomas Williamson, CEO of Grove Street Games. “Community is an integral part of building that, beta testing gives players the opportunity to jump in early and help us shape what a modern Kaiju game should be.”
 
Founded in 2007, Grove Street Games has contributed to some of the industry’s most recognizable franchises, with credits spanning titles like Grand Theft Auto, ARK: Survival Ascended, Bully Anniversary Edition, and Max Payne. Across dozens of releases on console, PC, and mobile, the studio’s work has reached more than 100 million players worldwide.
 
BeastLink drops players into massive, urban environments under siege by a variety of Kaiju. Players will navigate collapsing cityscapes on foot or choose from a variety of vehicles. They battle both human forces and roaming monsters to gather resources, which fuel an experimental procedure to Link with sleeping Kaiju. Once the BeastLink is established, the perspective shifts from tactical survival to city-shaking power as players tear through buildings and engage in massive, real-time monster brawls.
 
Each Kaiju offers a distinct playstyle, including the four launch creatures: Horned Lizard, Bull Shark, Vampire Bat, and Mandrill. Whether you prefer brute force, aerial attacks, or speed-based combat, every match changes how you approach both combat and movement across the city.
 
Follow BeastLink development and updates on the website, wishlist on Steam.

ABOUT GROVE STREET GAMES
Grove Street Games has been an influential developer since 2007. Delighting fans of the world’s greatest games with bold interpretations on new platforms, delivering fresh and original games to millions of happy players. Operating out of their studio in Gainesville, Florida, Grove Street Games is an industry leader, dedicated to building incredible and accessible gaming experiences. Grove Street Games work can be found worldwide across all major gaming devices, including consoles, PC, Android, and iOS.

Pixel-perfect developers Doinksoft (Gato Roboto, Gunbrella) and button-mashing publisher Devolver Digital are stoked to reveal that Dark Scrolls launches for PC and Nintendo Switch on May 28! This fantasy-themed action platformer fuses shmup-style chaos with roguelite progression and is packed with charm, challenge, and secrets.

Choose from a hefty cast of playable characters – including an axe-throwing warrior, a spell-slinging magician, a knife-hurling thief, or weirder heroes like a cute dog, an alien, or a rat playing a saxophone – and test your skills solo or in local or online co-op.

FEATURES

• Choose from a cast of 9 playable characters and hurl axes, fling arrows, toss knives, and even flip steaks at a rogues’ gallery of bizarre enemies
• Each character, whether it’s a burly berserker or a saxophone-playing rat, has unique skills, side objectives, and customizable trinkets to experiment with
• Super authentic old school visuals, SFX, and music. Looks and sounds like classic games of yore, but with the sparkle of modern controls and design
• Procedurally generated levels stitched together from hand-crafted rooms. Every run offers new surprises, branching paths, and skill-testing bosses

Sharp reflexes and split-second decisions are crucial to survival. As the intensity ratchets up, each run delivers new surprises, branching paths, and unrelenting bosses to conquer. Gobble up coins to spend at Bruce & Goose’s Shoppe as you take a breath from the action to gain new perks, devastating attacks, and summoned allies. Stack them right, and you’ll unleash screen-filling destruction that is the stuff of arcade legends.

Dark Scrolls brings its crunchy pixel action to PC and Nintendo Switch on May 28. Check out darkscrolls.com for more information.

Foxtel Media launches immersive sports gaming platform to scale fan engagement

Sydney – 6 May 2026: AFL, Cricket Australia and Supercars have launched new immersive gaming experiences on Roblox in the newly unveiled Kayo SPORTS Stadium – a joint venture between Foxtel Media and Livewire, the global leader in gaming marketing, developed by Gamefam.

In a first of its kind initiative, Kayo SPORTS Stadium is the first experience on the platform to see three major codes sign on to create a family-friendly virtual environment. Passionate fans can actively engage with their favourite sports through immersive experiences exclusive to Roblox.

Kayo SPORTS Stadium introduces Australian sport to the Roblox audience, expanding the fan experience into a virtual world that complements live broadcasts. Each code will debut with their own sports zones with two mini-games at launch, creating captivating gaming experiences for fans craving action beyond the whistle:

• AFL: Emulate heroes by taking a specky or slotting a goal from 50 metres
• Cricket: Test skills in a high-intensity net session or pull off a spectacular catch in the catching challenge
• Supercars: Race against the clock to set the fastest lap or prove precision in the pit lane

Australian sport fans are increasingly engaging with sport beyond the matches to bring the codes they love to life. Consuming sport news, playing games, as well as tuning in to expert analysis or documentaries are just some of the ways 54% of sports fans are immersing themselves outside the live game. 7.4 million Australians spend a massive 8 hours per week engaged with sport, 4 of which are beyond the live action. ^[1]

Mark Frain, CEO, Foxtel Media said, “The number of Aussie sport fans has grown dramatically in the past 4-5 years, and the majority of fans actually want more time in sport beyond live coverage. Sport is no longer just a hobby but an identity. Given the huge crossover between sports and video gaming, Kayo SPORTS Stadium is the perfect ground for fans to more actively participate in the epic codes they love, in an environment they make their own.”

Indy Khabra, Co-CEO, Livewire also commented, “We’re seeing strong interest from sports codes that recognise innovative, immersive gaming experiences that deliver deep engagement to complement traditional digital channels. It’s play-powered performance at a time when gaming continues to scale globally.”

Bec Haagsma, Executive General Manager, Customer, Commercial & Technology, AFL said the AFL is excited to be part of Kayo SPORTS Stadium on Roblox.

“We are always striving to make our game accessible and enjoyable to every household in Australia. The Kayo SPORTS Stadium experience adds to our already available AFL experience on Roblox and provides another creative and interactive way that players will be able to enjoy and experience footy within their digital playground.” 

Charlotte Valente, Chief Marketing Officer, Supercars, said: “Supercars is built on adrenaline, precision and unforgettable on-track moments – and this gives fans a new way to be part of it. Through Kayo SPORTS Stadium on Roblox, fans can jump behind the wheel, chase lap times and test themselves in the pit lane, extending the Supercars experience well beyond race day.”

Ed Sanders, Chief Commercial Officer, Cricket Australia, said: “Cricket continues to innovate in how it engages fans across formats and platforms. Through Kayo SPORTS Stadium, we’re offering a fun and accessible way for players to test their skills and interact with the game in a new environment whilst simultaneously inspiring players to pick up a bat and ball.”   

^[1] The Growth Distillery: SPORTING NATION 2025 – Beyond the Live: Unlocking New Arenas for Growth

About Livewire

Livewire is a global gametech media company connecting brands to the world’s 3.4 billion gamers through Play Powered Performance. This unified ecosystem combines the company’s proprietary data platform Gamer.ID, premium gaming media, and award-winning strategy to give brands a single entry point into gaming. From in-game ads and custom integrations to world builds and exclusive IP partnerships with the NFL and Live Nation, Livewire enables brands to reach gamers at scale with precision. Clients include Samsung, Amazon, Netflix, Uber Eats, and L’Oréal. Learn more at livewire.group.

STEELSERIES’ ARCTIS NOVA PRO OMNI HEADSET IS A STATEMENT FORTHE FUTURE OF GAMING AUDIO: A MASTER KEY THAT UNLOCKS HI-RES WIRELESS CERTIFIED* AUDIO AND MULTI-SYSTEM CONTROL

• Precision-engineered and expertly crafted, the Arctis Nova Pro Omni fuses the perfect blend of Hi-Res Wireless Certified Audio, multi-system OmniPlay across PC/Console/Bluetooth, and a Broadcast-Quality Microphone to deliver a new generation of Hi-Res premium gaming headphones –
• Celebrating the brand’s 25^th anniversary of creating industry-defining innovations, SteelSeries expands the luxury category of gaming audio with the introduction of the Arctis Nova Pro Omni –

CHICAGO – May 5, 2026 – Today, SteelSeries, the original esports brand that fuses gaming and culture, unveils a new gaming headset engineered for audiophile-grade performance and designed for all possibilities, for all systems, all at once. Introducing the Arctis Nova Pro Omni, a new wireless, multiplatform, feature-rich instrument of control and statement of Hi-Res fidelity.
 
Modern gamers expect more from their games and the overall experience–embodying everything from better graphics and sound to deeper immersion and intense action, to more engaging entertainment and social connection, to heightening challenges and a sense of mastery, to ultimately just having fun. To get these experiences, they need revolutionary advancements in technology, including next-gen consoles and handhelds, custom PC gaming rigs, and the latest mobile devices. They also need revolutionary advancements in audio and the ability to have the ultimate Hi-Res auditory experience across all their devices, and at the same time, so they can be omnipresent.

2026 marks 25 years of SteelSeries creating industry-defining products. For the brand’s newest innovation, the team set out to design a premium universal gaming and entertainment headset, where gamers can experience Hi-Res Wireless Certified* audiophile-grade sound through 96kHz/24 bit wireless audio over 2.4GHz and Bluetooth, connect up to five devices, and mix up to four audio sources at once through OmniPlay, and chat with friends with a broadcast-quality ClearCast Pro omnidirectional microphone. The result is the Arctis Nova Pro Omni, a new Hi-Res Wireless Certified set of gaming headphones that expands the “luxury” category. *Hi-Res Wireless Certified by the Japanese Audio Society (JAS).
 
To achieve a complete auditory experience in games, entertainment, and music, the Arctis Nova Pro Omni features custom-designed Hi-Res Neodymium Magnetic 40mm Drivers, with an extended frequency range (10Hz-40kHz) necessary to support full Hi-Res Wireless Certification. Two key technologies aid in achieving the ultimate immersion: Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), which allows people to zero in by delivering pure audio from the speakers while blocking out the surroundings, and a microphone with onboard AI Noise Rejection blocks out the chaos and lets voices cut through cleanly. The Arctis Nova Omni ANC blocks up to 40% more background noise versus the competition* through improved processing power and the latest ANC algorithm, and the new ClearCast Pro microphone reduces up to 96% of background noise, which is up to 30x more than other gaming headsets. *Independently lab tested against key competitors. (Oct 2025)
 
Additional features include Omni-Control for real-time audio adjustment from mobile, desktop, or the GameHub. The Arctis App allows live tuning of game audio, Bluetooth audio, and microphone EQ, along with over 200+ game-specific audio presets that can be changed on-the-fly. PC users can also access the same controls on a desktop using the free Sonar App, which features additional advanced mixing and spatial audio controls. The GameHub‘s OLED screen and command wheel provide on-the-fly adjustments through new visual display modes like per-source audio levels, and onboard controls deliver instant adjustments to key settings. To keep the non-stop gaming and entertainment going and going and going, an Infinite Power System provides unlimited battery life via a dual-battery system. 

The Arctis Nova Pro Omni is available in Midnight Blue, White, and Graphite at SteelSeries.com and select retailers worldwide starting on May 5, 2026, for the following MSRPs: AU $879 | NZ $1049 | NA $399.99 | UK £349.99 | EMEA €399.99 |
 
To learn more about SteelSeries, visit steelseries.com, check out the steelseries.com/blog, and join the conversation on Twitter at @SteelSeries, Instagram at @SteelSeries, and TikTok at @SteelSeries.
 
25^th Anniversary
SteelSeries, the original esports brand that fuses gaming & culture, is celebrating its 25^th anniversary as a company and worldwide leader in creating premium gaming products and software. Founded in 2001, SteelSeries was the pioneering supporter of esports and competitive gaming tournaments and continues to inspire and empower gamers through industry-defining innovations and technologies that allow them to push boundaries and feel like a star.

About SteelSeries
SteelSeries is the original esports brand that fuses gaming & culture, leading the way in defining a gaming lifestyle, and we have the power to help gamers through our brand, our vision, and our products.  The role that gaming plays in moving culture forward is essential, and our worldwide brand creates industry-defining gaming and lifestyle peripherals with a focus on premium quality, innovation, and functionality. SteelSeries is obsessed with helping make a difference by enhancing performance through first-to-market innovations and technologies that empower gamers and fans to push boundaries. Founded in 2001, SteelSeries was the pioneering supporter of esports and competitive gaming tournaments and continues to connect gamers and foster a sense of community and purpose. The SteelSeries family of professional and gaming enthusiasts, entertainers, and athletes is the driving force behind the company and helps influence the design, craftsmanship, and engineering in every piece of gear we create, as well as the brand’s software ecosystem (SteelSeries GG, Moments video clip service, and the Sonar Audio Software Suite). The SteelSeries family of brands includes KontrolFreek, the industry leader in high-performance controller accessories, and Nahimic, the leader in 3D sound solutions for gaming. In 2022, SteelSeries joined the GN family, a global leader in innovative and intelligent audio and video communications solutions sold in approximately 100 countries around the globe.

• Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2 series boasts more control and power for better gaming and quality of life  –
• Arctis App provides extraordinary “real-time audio control” for PlayStation/Xbox/Nintendo through precision audio presets for 200+ games, including Call of Duty, Fortnite, Grand Theft Auto, and more –
• Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2 series adds a whopping 40% boosted battery life for gaming, entertainment, & play  –

CHICAGO – OCTOBER 14, 2025 – From the makers of Arctis, the most awarded audio line in gaming,  SteelSeries, the original esports brand that fuses gaming and culture, today introduces the Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2 series headsets.
 
The Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2 series give gamers power: the power of “real-time audio control” through the innovative Arctis App featuring precision audio presets for music, entertainment, and 200+ games; power in the form of  40% more battery than the previous generation Arctis Nova 7 series; the power of simultaneous audio through 2.4GHz and Bluetooth; power through wireless freedom; and power through versatility.
 
The Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2 series builds on the award-winning design and heritage of the SteelSeries Arctis franchise and evolves the breakthrough technology that changed the game in sound and audio for next-gen consoles and PC gaming. Now players can optimize game audio for every system with the new SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2 for PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch/Switch 2 with the addition of real-time audio control via the Arctis App with presets for the Top-3 games on the planet (Call of Duty, GTA, Fortnite), plus a boosted battery with +40% more juice, makes this master of dual-audio multitasking a “must-have.”

Whether it’s chatting on Discord and playing a game on PS5 or Xbox – at the same time, playing Mario Kart World and taking a phone call – at the same time, watching a TikTok video or Instagram Reel while waiting in a lobby for the next game to start – at the same time, or even chatting on Zoom call and watching the World Cup – at the same time, the Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2’s simultaneous 2.4Hz & Bluetooth dual audio mixing provides the versatility needed for those living a gaming lifestyle.
 
Featuring 200+ expertly crafted audio preset profiles for immersive gaming, music and entertainment via the Arctis App, an improved 54-hour battery life with optimized fast charging for 6 hours in just 15-minutes, Neodymium Magnetic Speaker Drivers for outstanding spatial audio, and clear communications through a ClearCast Gen 2 microphone, the Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2 stands out as the perfect choice for multi-platform gaming and multitasking thanks to seamless compatibility, a premium build, and powerful controls.
 
Available at SteelSeries.com and retailers around the world, the Arctis Nova Gen 2 series headsets are available in three colorways (black, white, and magenta) for the following MSRPs:
 

• Arctis Nova 7P Wireless Gen 2 (PlayStation) – AU $429 | NZ $529 | US $199.99 | UK £ 179.99 | EMEA €199.99
• Arctis Nova 7X Wireless Gen 2 (Xbox) – AU $429 | NZ $529 | US $199.99 | UK £ 179.99 | EMEA €199.99
• Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2 (PC) – AU $429 | NZ $529 | US $199.99 | UK £ 179.99 | EMEA €199.99

About SteelSeries
SteelSeries is the original esports brand that fuses gaming & culture, leading the way in defining a gaming lifestyle, and we have the power to help gamers through our brand, our vision, and our products.  The role that gaming plays in moving culture forward is essential, and our worldwide brand creates industry-defining gaming and lifestyle peripherals with a focus on premium quality, innovation, and functionality. SteelSeries is dedicated to making a difference by enhancing performance through first-to-market innovations and technologies that empower gamers and fans to push boundaries. Founded in 2001, SteelSeries was the pioneering supporter of esports and competitive gaming tournaments and continues to connect gamers and foster a sense of community and purpose. The SteelSeries family of professional and gaming enthusiasts, entertainers, and athletes is the driving force behind the company and helps influence the design, craftsmanship, and engineering in every piece of gear we create, as well as the brand’s software ecosystem (SteelSeries GG, Moments video clip service, and the Sonar Audio Software Suite). The SteelSeries family of brands includes KontrolFreek, the industry leader in high-performance controller accessories, and Nahimic, the leader in 3D sound solutions for gaming. In 2022, SteelSeries joined the GN family, a global leader in innovative and intelligent audio and video communications solutions sold in approximately 100 countries around the globe.