Endeavor on a timeless journey through two intertwined destinies in a stunning world  

SHANGHAI, China – 14 July 2026 –Lunarium, the hand-drawn isometric ARPG featuring dual-protagonist gameplay from developer Lunarium Game Studio and publisher Imperfect Games, purifies a broken world on PC via Steam Wednesday, 29 July 2026.

In the grim, crumbling world of Lunarium, embark on a fateful adventure as two young women striving to restore peace to their collapsing homeland. Engage in reaction-rewarded battles as swordmaster Ave, neutralizing incoming attacks with perfectly-timed parries and dodges. Team up with the mysterious sorceress Lune, and cultivate Resonance Points during encounters to weaken foes and synergize the ladies’ powerful onslaughts. 

Equip a robust selection of charms, known as Embroideries, to gain passive advantages to turn the tide in dynamic battles. Gather precious materials along the way and enhance equipment in the Temple, a blessed sanctuary granting a cozy respite from the dark and oppressive chaos enveloping the world.

Lend a light hand with Lune to overcome tricky obstacles while venturing through gorgeously hand-drawn landscapes including the forgotten Forest, ruined Castle, and dreamlike Archipelago. Take down ancient golems, silence mutated creatures, and confront formidable bosses in epic battles to upgrade Ave and Lune’s skill trees and gain advanced abilities. 

Explore themes of memory, self, and meaning in a compelling story of sorrow and resolute determination. Trace the lost origins of both protagonists, discovering the hidden truth behind their converging paths to reach two memorable endings, accompanied by a thematic, evocative soundtrack.

“Lunarium beautifully balances narrative depth with challenging and dynamic combat encounters, appealing to action and RPG fans alike,” said Jixiang, the director of Lunarium Studio. “Players will finally be able to embark on this memorable journey and unfold the intertwined fates of Ave and Lune on 29 July!”

Lunarium will be available for $17.99 | €17.99 | £15.99 with language support for English, Simplified & Traditional Chinese, and Japanese. To learn more, visit the official Steam Page, follow Lunarium Game Studio on X, and search the hashtag #Lunarium on social media.

About Lunarium Game Studio

Lunarium Game Studio is composed of a small indie development team based in Shanghai, China. They are currently crafting their first title, Lunarium, a hand-drawn isometric ARPG.

About Imperfect Games

Imperfect Games is an up-and-coming indie game publisher founded in 2025 by Zodiac Chen. Its talented and passionate team aims to leverage its team’s extensive industry expertise and resources to help outstanding game developers successfully bridge the gap between China and the global gaming market through professional publishing, localization, and marketing support. 

Dark Earth, Warlords IV: Heroes of Etheria, and Soldiers at War also announced alongside SNEG Publisher Sale

London, United Kingdom – July 13th, 2026 – To coincide with its Steam publisher sale through July 27th, boutique publisher SNEG has today revealed that it will be bringing a slew of classic PC titles to Steam and GOG. Following its preservation initiative with Warhammer Classics, SNEG’s upcoming batch of lost gems includes the heritage D&D title Pool of Radiance: Ruins of Myth Drannor, along with British survival horror titles Ecstatica 1 & 2.

That’s not all, as SNEG has also resurrected Kalisto Entertainment’s 1997 cult classic action-adventure game Dark Earth along with strategy stalwarts Warlords IV: Heroes of Etheria and Soldiers at War.

D&D fans will be happy to see Stormfront Studios 2001’s Pool of Radiance: Ruins of Myth Drannor. This homage to the legendary 1988 Pool of Radiance was praised for its faithful, turn-based adaptation of D&D 3rd edition rules. 

Meanwhile, action-adventure aficionados will be delighted by Andrew Spencer Studio’s early survival horror games Ecstatica 1 & 2. Originally published by the iconic Psygnosis in 1994 and 1997 respectively, these put players in the role of a nameless traveler 928 AD Northern Europe, encountering an ominous village overrun by demons.

Another beloved European curio is French developer Kalisto Entertainment’s 1997 cult classic action-adventure game Dark Earth. Set in a post-apocalyptic ruin following a meteor collision with earth, players embark upon a journey as a protector of one of the last remaining bastions of civilization.

Finally, strategy enthusiasts will be delighted by the inclusion of Infinite Interactive’s 2003 outing Warlords IV: Heroes of Etheria, which continued the iconic Warlords strategy series, known for its fantasy setting and tactical 1v1 battles. Rounding out the package is Random Games’ 1998’s Soldiers at War, which offered a tactic-based WWII campaign where players take control of American soldiers across single-player and PvP skirmishes. 

“At SNEG, we love bringing classic games back to life – especially the ones that were ahead of their time, or just unusual in interesting ways,” said Artem Shchuiko, Director at SNEG. “This curated slate of 6 games is a great example of that. Each of them tried something interesting and pushed PC gaming in its own way, with all the creativity, ambition, and even technical limitations of its era. We believe these games deserve to be available again – for players who remember them, for people discovering them for the first time, and hopefully even for creators who may find a spark of inspiration in these lost gems.”

Wishlist SNEG’s upcoming catalogue – or buy their already available titles – during the SNEG Publisher Sale on Steam.

About SNEG

SNEG is a boutique publisher dedicated to reviving classic gaming gems. Driven by a deep appreciation for timeless titles, they aim to bring beloved interactive experiences from across gaming history back to modern audiences.

Build Your Dream Home and Shape Your Corner of Gielinor With Shared Homesteads, Increased Skill Cap, New Customization Options, Flexible Room Layouts, Free Furniture Placement, and More Starting Today.

13th July, 2026, Cambridge, UK – Jagex: The RuneScape Company, is thrilled to share that player-owned housing in RuneScape has been totally reimagined and is ready for players to play today. As part of the game’s ongoing 25th Anniversary Road to Restoration, players are now given a whole new level of control over their Player Owned Houses alongside an overhaul of the Construction skill, allowing them to create a space that is truly their own.

Watch the Player Owned Housing Dev Diary:

With the Player-Owned Housing Update, the Construction skill is now capped at 120; players have access to hundreds of customization options, new ways to showcase achievements, new utility features, form Homestead communities with friends, and more:

A Whole New Level of Customization: With over 650 decorative items, five unique house styles, flexible room shapes and layouts, and free furniture placement, houses can reflect your personality more than ever before. Customize your flooring, interior frame, and furniture skins, and highlight each triumph with unique achievement, boss, and quest decorations to unlock. Then set the mood with your own Music Box or Jukebox, which feature all of your favorite melodies from across Geilinor.  Install a Weather Vane to control the weather and atmosphere around your home, and use the Shroud System to create a visual appearance of the plot surroundings.

Build Your Dream Home Alone or With Friends: Create or join a Homestead with up to five players, move seamlessly between each other’s homes, make use of the facilities your neighbours have built, and shape a community that reflects the achievements of its residents.

A Museum of Achievement: The journey you’ve taken across your adventures deserves a place to be highlighted, and new Achievement and Collection Features will do just that. New display stations and cases allow you to showcase your finest weapons, Boss Trophies, and Archaeological finds, while the Achievement Log Display and Skillscape Stand lets you show off your progress. And finally, a Prestigious Cape Stand gives your prized cape a distinguished place of its own.

New Utility Features: To help you prepare for your journey ahead, new and the most iconic features have been added.

• Travel With Ease: Create your own travel hub for your rune-based teleports with the Teleport Nexus, collect all teleportation Jewellery in the Jewelry Box, reach  your friends with ease with the Player Owned Ports Access Table, and teleport to Daemonheim quickly with the Dungeoneering Monolith.
• Prepare for Battle: Get ready for your next encounter with Potion, Crystal/Combo, and Tea Cauldrons – each with their own added benefits. Install an Armour Repair stand, a Slayer’s Helm stand, Gilded Altars, and a mini War’s Restoration crystal to gear up easily and be ready to take on any challenge.
• More Ways to Store: Never lose track of your most valuable items, collections, equipment, or pets again with new storage solutions, including the Furniture Trunk, Costume and Costume Room Storage, Toy Box, Treasure Chest, Armour Chest, Cape Rack, Menagerie, and Aquarium.
• Skilling Support: Take skilling to another level with useful tools, crafting stations, and special furniture that support a variety of activities,  including new Lecterns and Expanded Lecterns which be added to your home to support tablet creation.

Construction Expanded to Level 120: Completely reimagined, Construction introduces a new progression system, ways to skill up, and rewards. A new furniture crafting system allows you to now directly craft furniture that can be used to decorate your home, either through active or passive training styles – the choice is up to you! As you progress, unlock new recipes, utility upgrades, new room shapes and layouts, additional customization options, new house styles and decorations, shared community benefits, and prestige rewards. 

RuneScape is available now on PC, Steam, iOS, and Android, complete with cross-platform progression and play on PC and mobile.

About Jagex

Headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom, Jagex: The RuneScape Company, is a leader in creating deep and engaging forever games that empower communities across PC and mobile. Our MMORPG franchise, RuneScape, is played around the world and has welcomed over 300 million player accounts.

As RuneScape enters its 25th year in 2026, we are accelerating our strategy to expand RuneScape into a broader ecosystem of forever games and connected experiences, grounded in a renewed commitment to integrity and fair play. This includes the reduction of monetisation mechanics, as well as the launch of RuneScape: Dragonwilds into Steam Early Access in 2025, representing a major step in building a multi-genre future for the RuneScape universe. Jagex: The RuneScape Company remains focused on building enduring worlds, empowering player-led innovation, and laying the foundations for the boldest era in RuneScape’s history.

For more information, visit https://www.jagex.com/.

Be a model student or every teacher’s nightmare in this raunchy 2000’s-era comedy.

[July 13, 2026] – Your back to school list is growing with Agefield High: Rock the School arriving August 12th on Steam. Inspired by the hilarious and chaotic comedies of the early 2000’s, Agefield High is your chance to be the big man on campus. With graduation on the horizon, play as Sam and become a legend!

How you navigate the tumultuous life of a small-town high schooler is up to you, but all roads lead to Sam and his friends rocking the school and ending the year with a bang! Explore the open world of Agefield, stick it to the school bullies, and make some extra cash to look fly while doing it. Just steer clear of teachers and cops if you’re skipping class and being a hooligan!

About Agefield High:

• A Senior Year to Remember (or Regret): Follow Sam’s journey through 30+ main missions filled with humor, rebellion, and teenage drama.
• Raise Hell Across Agefield: Freely roam the school campus, town center, neighborhoods, and countryside in a fully open world.
• Side Hustle Your Way to the Top: Take on side hustles, earn cash, and complete mini missions to become the talk of the school.
• Go to Class…or Don’t: Attend or skip classes while navigating schedules, routines, and consequences.
• Your Look, Your Legacy: Upgrade your look with new clothes, bikes, hairstyles, and more.
• Pop-Punk, Satire, and Zero Chill: A pop-punk soundtrack, vibrant visuals, and satirical tone bring the era to life.

Study up and wishlist Agefield High: Rock the School on Steam now! Then stay tuned for more information as the release date approaches, including an update on when Agefield High will come to consoles.

About Refugium Games

Refugium Games is a garage-band-style indie studio creating games that explore untapped ideas. Their journey began as a solo developer with a vision centered around classic grey alien stories, culminating in the release of Greyhill Incident in 2023. After continuing to grow and learn, the team expanded following the release of Vacant’s Mine, setting its sights on its most ambitious project yet: Agefield High: Rock the School, an open-world game about teenage life and rebellion.

The surreal hand-drawn arcade puzzle challenge confirms its launch date. Wishlist now and play the Steam demo today.

Bologna, Italy – July 13, 2026. Indie developer IV Productions, in collaboration with Power Up Publishing, is thrilled to announce that Spinning Scarecrow will launch for PC via Steam on 4th August, 2026. Players won’t have long to wait before stepping into its surreal, hand-drawn nightmare where precision, timing, and constant motion are the only keys to survival.

Inspired by the classic Game Boy Advance title Kuru Kuru Kururin, Spinning Scarecrow blends familiar arcade precision with a twisted horror aesthetic, challenging players to master a unique gameplay mechanic where your scarecrow never stops spinning. Every level demands razor-sharp reflexes as you navigate claustrophobic environments filled with deadly traps, rotating hazards, grotesque enemies, bizarre minigames, and game-changing power-ups that constantly force you to rethink your approach.

Easy to learn but relentlessly challenging to master, where every failure becomes another lesson as players chase faster times, higher scores, and the perfect run through an increasingly unforgiving world.

Key Features

• Constantly spinning arcade puzzle gameplay where movement never stops
• Deadly traps, rotating hazards, and precision platforming
• Grotesque enemies and bizarre minigames that keep every run unpredictable
• Powerful abilities and game-changing power-ups
• Striking hand-drawn dark comic-inspired visuals
• High replayability with increasingly demanding challenges

Fans don’t have to wait until launch to experience the madness. The Steam demo remains available live, allowing players to test their reflexes, discover the unique spinning mechanics, and get an early taste of the increasingly chaotic world awaiting them on launch day.

Wishlist Spinning Scarecrow on Steam today, download the free demo, and prepare to lose control when the full game launches on 4th August.

July 13, 2026 – The World of Tanks team today announces a partnership with Ubisoft to launch Battle Pass Special: Far Cry, a limited-time event inspired by the wild and lawless spirit of the FARCRY universe.

Beginning July 16, Commanders will leave civilization behind and plunge into a tropical paradise where beauty hides danger, trust is a luxury, and survival is everything. Battle Pass Special: Far Cry runs through July 27, bringing iconic FARCRY characters, unique customization rewards, exclusive 2D styles, and a brand-new tank featuring a jungle-crafted 3D style.

The M-VII-Y takes center stage as a rugged American Tier IX heavy tank built to endure where others fall behind. Available through Chapter Progression, it comes with the exclusive “Twisting Paths” 3D style. Its design reflects the island’s influence, with palm leaves on the turret creating a distinctive silhouette that hints at the madness and instability woven throughout the FARCRY universe, while a cannon inspired by Citra’s Knife features a blade-like shape and carved tribal patterns.

Five authentic FARCRY characters, each featuring unique voiceovers, will join the battlefield. Through Chapter Progression, players can recruit Jack Carver, the hardened ex-Navy officer, and Dr. George Krieger, the brilliant but disgraced geneticist. Additional themed bundles unlock Jason Brody, a reluctant survivor shaped by chaos, Citra Talugmai, the enigmatic and revered Rakyat leader, and Pagan Min, the charismatic yet ruthless self-proclaimed King of Kyrat.

By progressing through Chapter Stages, Commanders can earn FARCRY-inspired rewards across both Base and Improved tracks, including themed 2D customization items. Featured among them are:

• “Trouble in Paradise” 2D style pays tribute to the original FARCRY game through the iconic red Hawaiian shirt worn by Jack Carver.
• “Tatau” 2D style recreates the legendary tribal markings of the Rakyat people, transforming the tank into a canvas covered with the symbols and traditions of the islands.
• “Jungle Fever” 2D style also draws inspiration from the unforgettable visual identity of FARCRY 3, bringing its iconic artwork and the legendary knife of Citra to the battlefield.

Players looking to embrace the full FARCRY experience can grab themed bundles and complete special combat missions to unlock even more franchise-inspired rewards.

For more information, please visit: https://worldoftanks.asia/en/news/general-news/battle-pass-special-july-2026/

About World of Tanks

World of Tanks is the first team-based, massively multiplayer online action game dedicated to tank warfare. Throw yourself into epic tank battles of World War II with gamers all over the world. Your arsenal includes over 800 armored vehicles from 11 nations, carefully detailed with historical accuracy.

Official website: worldoftanks.com

About Wargaming

Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has grown to become one of the leaders in the gaming industry. Millions of players enjoy Wargaming’s titles across all major gaming platforms. Our flagship products include hit free-to-play franchises – World of Tanks and World of Warships.

Official website: wargaming.com

About FARCRY

Since 2004, Far Cry has sold through more than 60M units, and is one of Ubisoft’s most popular franchises. The award-winning Far Cry franchise is known for the exhilaration of the first-person shootouts, organic open world playgrounds, unique stories and memorable antagonists. The latest opus, Far Cry 6, which featured Giancarlo Esposito as the antagonist, Antón, was released on October 6, 2021. Beyond gaming, fans can also experience the Far Cry universe through other entertainment media.

About Ubisoft

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

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

SS13 Afterlight launches 16 July

Shanghai, China — July 11, 2026 | XD Games is thrilled to reveal all the new content and changes coming in Torchlight: Infinite’s upcoming season, SS13 Afterlight, which begins on Wednesday, 16 July.

As outlined in the SS13 Afterlight season preview, this season’s new mechanic allows players to become Night Watchers in the Netherrealm, guiding departed souls onto the underworld in an effort to farm as much loot as possible.

Players will come across unnamed coffins in the Netherrealm, which they can guide through the world after lighting a lantern to begin a funeral procession. The goal is to protect that procession by defeating any enemies lured over by that guiding light.

The lantern’s colour communicates the player’s proficiency in guiding souls: Green means the player’s dispatching enemies at a good speed for the best loot, a yellow lantern means the player’s slowing down and the battlefield is too crowded, and a red lantern signals that the player needs to get rid of the enemies currently attacking the coffin before they can progress. 

Players can also encounter randomly triggered events or special golden enemies and have a chance to escort special coffins like the veteran’s coffin — which has a tighter time limit, denser enemy spawns and a higher kill target — to earn even better loot.

SS13 Afterlight also introduces a new endgame challenge to replace City Defense called the Divine Ascent, which will put Torchlight: Infinite players’ best builds to the test. Here, players tackle maps within a three-minute time limit, clearing enemies or random events to fill Challenge Progress bars. 

A full bar unlocks the floor boss, which has to be defeated within the time limit to allow players to advance to the next map. Like the new core gameplay loop, Divine Ascent will also feature its own special mechanics, and rewards will scale with floor progression. 

As teased earlier this month, SS13 will introduce the Dance of the Deep Hero Trait for Tide Whisper Selena. This new trait dramatically changes her combat style, as she no longer casts spells from a fixed position. Instead, her Terra skills now move with her across the battlefield. Additionally, her different Dance Steps provide a variety of buffs, ranging from movement speed to battlefield control effects.

Afterlight also features a new season progression system that uses a new kind of Divinity Slate: Nether King’s Divinity. Players can slot Nether King Divine Remnant items into their talent grid to unlock new talents from the ancient king that will be useful to players at all skill levels. 

For a full breakdown of all the new content and changes coming to Torchlight: Infinite in the upcoming season, including The Ultimate Belt legendary item, adjustments to Talent Constellations and the Creation Engine, or the addition of a highly-requested One-Tap Level Up button to the Skills screen, watch today’s SS13 Afterlight Season Preview or check out the full patch notes on the Torchlight: Infinite website. 

Torchlight: Infinite is available now on PC, iOS, and Android. SS13 Afterlight begins on 16 July at 7:00pm PDT / 10:00pm EDT and 17 July at 3:00am BST / 4:00am CEST.

About XD Games

Founded in 2003, XD Games is a global video games developer and publisher with extensive experience across development, publishing and operations. As of 2022, XD has 38 free-to-play and paid games with over 50 million monthly active users worldwide. In addition, TapTap — a mobile games community and app store — was launched by XD in 2016 and is estimated to currently have 44 million monthly active users.  XD’s mission is to assemble like-minded talented games industry craftspeople with a common goal of touching the hearts of players around the world. XD produces games of the finest quality with passion, offering a pure gaming experience, and encouraging players of all ages to embrace the unique joy of video gaming.

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Makes a Strong Start, Supported by Positive Critics

Sydney, Australia – July 11, 2026 – Today, Vantage Studios, a Ubisoft company, announced launch day results with the release of Assassin’s Creed™ Black Flag Resynced, the latest installment in the Assassin’s Creed franchise, released on July 9. With 2 million copies of the game sold on its first day, Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced has made a strong start. This trend is expected to continue as players across the world get their hands on the game. The game ranked Top 1 on Twitch on July 9 and reached a peak of 99 451 concurrent players on Steam within 24 hours of launch, making it the highest concurrent player count ever recorded for an Assassin’s Creed title on the platform. 

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is also received positively by critics, with a 85% review score on Open Critic and 84% review score on Metacritic, making it the highest rated Assassin’s Creed game since the launch of the original Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag. This includes reviewers like IGN scoring Resynced 9/10 and declaring it “bigger and better in all the ways that matter”.  The technical achievement has also been praised by specialists such as Digital Foundry, referring to it as “One of the most effective remakes we’ve ever seen.”. The game is also well-received by players with a current rating of 4.76/5 on the Playstation Store, 4.7/5 on the Xbox Store and Mostly Positive reviews on Steam.  

“Black Flag has always held a special place in the heart of the community, and ours.” said Martin Schelling, Head of Assassin’s Creed Brand. ”Bringing it back with Resynced was a promise to that passion for Edward’s adventures, and to the unique sense of freedom players experienced back then. Seeing so many players set sail on day one, along with the great reviews from critics, is the greatest reward we could have hoped for.” 

A testament to Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag, originally released in 2013, Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, led by Ubisoft Singapore*, is a faithful remake rebuilt from the ground up and powered by the latest Anvil engine. The game features stunning updated visuals and enriched gameplay, including parry‑driven combat, improved stealth and parkour, deeper naval mechanics, and new narrative content.  

Set during the Golden Age of Piracy, Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced invites players to sail the Caribbean as Edward Kenway, a rebellious pirate captain drawn into the centuries-old conflict between Assassins and Templars. As Edward pursues glory and fortune, he crosses paths with legendary figures such as Blackbeard, Anne Bonny, and Calico Jack, while the fate of everything the pirates have built hangs in the balance. 

The game is available on Ubisoft+**, PlayStation^®5, Xbox Series X|S, as well as Windows PC through the Ubisoft Store, Steam (Steam Deck verified) and the Epic Games Store.  

For more information on the Assassin’s Creed Franchise, please visit: https://www.ubisoft.com/en-au/game/assassins-creed  

For the latest news on the Assassin’s Creed Franchise and other Ubisoft games, please visit: https://news.ubisoft.com/.   

*Along with the following co-dev studios: Ubisoft Barcelona, Ubisoft Belgrade, Ubisoft Bordeaux, Ubisoft Bucharest, Ubisoft Chengdu, Ubisoft DaNang, Ubisoft India, Ubisoft Kyiv, Ubisoft Montpellier, Ubisoft Montreal, Ubisoft Philippines, Ubisoft Quebec, Ubisoft Shanghai, and Ubisoft Sofia 

**Ubisoft+ Premium is available for AU$23.95 per month. Cancel anytime.  More information at plus.ubisoft.com.  

About Assassin’s Creed      

 Since it first launched in 2007, the Assassin’s Creed^TM series has sold more than 250 million games worldwide. The franchise is now established as one of the best-selling series in video game history. Recognized for having some of the richest, most engrossing storytelling in the industry, Assassin’s Creed transcends video games, branching out into numerous other entertainment media.    

About Ubisoft 

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

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

About Vantage Studios 

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

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

OCTOPinbs, a firefighting social deception game from co-developers tri-Ace, Lasengle Inc., and publisher Aniplex, receives fresh batches of new firefighter skins and expressive emotes on PC via Steam with the COSTUME4 DLC update, available now.OCTOPinbs owners can download the free DLC here. Aspiring rookies can purchase the game during the Steam Social Deduction Fest for a 30% discount until Friday, July 24.

The DLC4 update adds an outfit for nearly every occasion! Add a dash of cuteness to the chaos with a Flapjack Octopus Set. Looking for something more formal while identifying impostors? Wear the Tailored Suit for an air of sophistication while dousing flames. Don the traditional Eastern Octoarmor for a fearsome outfit perfect for PvP battles.  Communicate and coordinate more clearly than ever with five new expressive emotes. Acknowledge orders, ask questions, taunts, and more.

Join the official OCTOPinbs Discord and play alongside the developers during the next “OCTOPinbs TIME” community play sessions, taking place on the following dates:

Friday, July 10th, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM (JST) (developer session)
Saturday, July 11th, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM (JST) (community session)
Sunday, July 12th, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM (JST) (community session)

Dash into danger as a team of firefighters on a two-part mission: extinguishing the spreading fire and unmasking the Artist responsible for the destruction. Watch out for a teammate with a dodgy demeanor – they might be the fire-starting Artist in disguise. Toss shady suspects into the Octojar to reveal their identity, no meetings necessary, but beware — detective work can turn into a PvP deathmatch on the spot if the Artist unleashes their hidden powers!

OCTOPinbs is available on PC via Steam for $9.99 USD with a limited-time 30% discount during the Steam Summer Sale. Language support in Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, Portuguese, German, Korean, Spanish, and French. Learn more about OCTOPinbs by joining the Discord server, visiting the Steam Page, official website, TikTok, making sure to follow the X (Twitter) account, and searching the hashtag #OCTOPinbs.

About tri-Ace

tri-Ace Inc. is a Japanese video game development studio founded in 1995 by former Wolfteam employees, renowned for creating action-packed RPG series. Based in Tokyo, the company specializes in console and PC software development, with a reputation for deep, complex battle and skill systems.

For more information, please visit the official website here.

About Lasengle

Lasengle Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aniplex that specializes in planning, developing, and hosting games. Its previous work includes the multi-million download mobile hit Fate/Grand Order, and the 2D action fighting game MELTY BLOOD: TYPE LUMINA.

For more information, please visit the official website here.

About Aniplex

Aniplex is a comprehensive entertainment company with a global presence, engaged in a wide range of businesses centered on animation. The company operates in various fields, including the planning and production of anime, film, and music; game development; the release and distribution of physical and digital products; theatrical production and distribution; TV licensing; merchandising and licensing; the design and sale of figures and character goods; the operation of the “Aniplex Online” e-commerce store; and the production of live stage plays and events.

For more information, please visit the official website here.

New “Kivu” map, battles for up to 128 players, and troop transport vehicles are coming to the game

Gaijin Entertainment announces that the third stage of closed beta testing for infantry battles in the military online action game War Thunder will begin in July. Participants will be able to try out the new “Kivu” location, designed for large-scale battles with up to 128 players simultaneously.

The new map is four times larger than previous infantry locations and is inspired by the landscapes of Central Africa. It is built around battles for five capture points. During this testing phase, players will encounter a wide range of modern military hardware, including M1A2 SEP V2 and T-90M main battle tanks, AH-64A and Mi-28N helicopters, 2S6 and LAV-AD air defense systems, as well as modern small arms used by the USA and Russia.

To support large-scale engagements on “Kivu,” new gameplay rules for bigger maps are being tested. Players will be able to respawn not only at their base but also at capture points already secured by their team, making movement across the vast battlefield more dynamic. War Thunder will also introduce its first troop transport vehicles — light cars capable of carrying up to five soldiers at once — allowing faster deployment to key objectives. In addition, new UAV control range settings have been added for large-scale battles.

Arcade Battles will return to infantry combat during this third testing phase. The marker display logic has been reworked: markers are now shown only when a player has a direct line of sight to an enemy model, and they disappear when the target is obscured by smoke, explosions, trees, other obstacles, or is at extreme distance. This change improves readability in Arcade mode while preserving the importance of cover and concealment. Movement speed has also been adjusted — heavily equipped soldiers move faster than in Realistic Battles, making the mode more dynamic.

Significant changes have also been made to soldier classes. Weapon presets have been revised, and specialized equipment such as RPGs, MANPADS, and drones is no longer available to every soldier. As a result, players will need to choose more carefully between the four available classes and tailor their loadouts to the situation on the battlefield.

Players who have not yet joined the test can apply for access on the official War Thunder website.

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/

About War Thunder
War Thunder is a free-to-play, cross-platform, massively multiplayer military masterpiece with millions of fans worldwide, that allows players on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Mac and Linux to fight their way across air, land, and sea in the same battlefield. War Thunder offers 2000+ playable aircraft, armored vehicles and ships from the 1900s to the 2010s. The US, Russian, British, German, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Swedish, Israeli, South African and French military vehicles represented in game are carefully researched, historically accurate recreations of their real world counterparts. Fans can expect hundreds more added as Gaijin Entertainment commits to ongoing development via regular updates. Official website: http://warthunder.com