Announced from the PAX West show floor, Pangea Game Studios’ modular château builder arrives with player-requested character creation
[Oregon, USA, September 4, 2026] Pangea Game Studios has put down the hammer, poured a glass of something from the valley, and finally set a date. Cozy Builder arrives on Steam on October 14. Announced today from the PAX West show floor, the two-person family studio also confirmed that character creation, one of the most requested features from players of the game’s demo, will be available when the game launches.
Restoring the valley’s earthquake-damaged châteaux means fitting dormers, arches, and gabled roofs together until the building comes back, a modular system that hands players the parts rather than the finished house. Then decorate every room inside, harvest the vineyard, bottle the wine, and put every coin of the profit back into the house. A greenhouse, better curtains, one more shelf of houseplants. The valley never quite runs out of things worth wanting.
Most games in this space start with a blank canvas. Cozy Builder starts with a damaged house. The restoration is modular, assembled from dormers, arches, gabled roofs, and curved glass walls, and there is no single right answer to any of it. Two players given the same ruin will bring it back as two different houses. Then they move in. Players do not step back from a finished model; they walk into it. Interiors and exteriors are both fully decoratable, from kitchen shelves and hanging plants to the ivy climbing the outside wall, and the château becomes somewhere to live rather than something to look at.
Living there is the point, and the valley makes a case for staying. An earthquake left Cozy Vineyard Valley in quiet disrepair, its houses shuttered and its hillsides gone quiet, and watching a collapsed shell turn back into a lived-in home over the course of an afternoon is the game at its most satisfying.
The valley gives something back as well. Grapes and olives come off the sunlit hills, herbs, wildflowers, and rare plants turn up for anyone willing to forage. What players do with a harvest is the second half of the game. Grapes and fruit become wine, jam, and preserves to sell or gift. The making is the pleasure of it rather than the bottle at the end, and what comes out can be kept, shared or sold. There is no combat, no fail state, and no clock anywhere in it.
Cozy Builder also offers players the option to play in co-op, which is where the game tends to surprise people. Players can take on the same valley together, splitting a single house between them or wandering off to build something of their own, now each with a customizable character of their own to do it in.
All of it is playable at PAX West from September 4 to 7 at the indie.io booth, #316. For anyone not in Seattle, the free demo is on Steam now.
Cozy Builder releases on PC via Steam on October 14, 2026. Players can wishlist the game and download the demo on Steam, and follow development on Discord.
Hailing from Oregon, Pangea Game Studios is a family independent game development studio of two. Guided by a Content First approach to game development, they focus on creating rich, deep gaming experiences, exploring uncharted waters of the imagination to fire it up, by gamers, for gamers.
ABOUT INDIE.IO
indie.io is a games publisher dedicated to bringing exceptional independent games to players worldwide. With a portfolio spanning a wide range of genres, indie.io partners with developers to provide the support, resources, and expertise needed to bring creative visions to life. Developers self-publishing their own games can also use the indie.io Tools Storefront, with marketing and development tools. For more information, visit indie.io.
A ruined American metropolis, new weapons and even more options for realistic weapon customization arrive in the “250 Shades of Freedom” update
Gaijin Entertainment and Matter Team announce the release of “250 Shades of Freedom,” a major update for the hardcore online shooter Active Matter. For the first time, operatives will be able to embark on a full-scale raid through the streets of a ruined North American metropolis, expand their arsenals with new modern firearms, and take advantage of even more options for detailed, realistic weapon customization. The update is available for the early version of Active Matter shortly before the full game launches on September 15 on Steam, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S – with a few more surprises still in store for launch.
One of the update’s biggest additions is the Downtown raid, which takes players into an American metropolis abandoned by its inhabitants. Firefights unfold among crumbling skyscrapers, broad avenues, abandoned school buses and yellow cabs. The city is far from deserted, however: its streets are patrolled by former police officers and SWAT operatives transformed by active matter, who have retained both their weapons and their combat skills
The update expands the arsenal with the American M14, M39 EMR and SCAR-H rifles, the P17-V pistol, and other weapons. Active Matter also now features variable-magnification scopes, new pistol and foregrips, red-dot sights for handguns, laser sights, suppressors and a wide variety of mounting adapters. These allow players, for example, to fit modern Picatinny-mounted optics to weapons equipped with dovetail mounts, or raise a sight higher when the factory front sight obstructs the view. Weapon camouflage is now available as well.
Operatives also have more vehicles at their disposal, including an American armored vehicle, a classic 1978 off-roader and several iconic Soviet vehicles. Car horns and engine noise can scare off certain monsters, while the powerful floodlights mounted on buggies can blind enemies.
On September 15, hardcore shooter Active Matter launches on Steam, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, giving players a proper taste of realistic gunplay. Vaseline not included.
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/
Real actors. Real sets. Real craftsmanship. Inside the HUMANKIND™ 2 Trailer
Paris, France (04 September 2026) – In response to the interest generated by the HUMANKIND™ 2 announcement trailer, Amplitude Studios is releasing a behind-the-scenes video, offering players and media a closer look at the live-action production, practical craftsmanship, and visual effects that helped bring the trailer’s vision to life.
Watch the video making-of video here:
For a deeper dive into the creative process behind the trailer, visit the HUMANKIND 2 page on Amplifiers.
Experiencing history for the first time
Rather than observing civilizations from the outside, the trailer places viewers directly in the eyes of a newborn. Across nine distinct eras, audiences witness humanity’s journey unfold through a series of first breaths, first sights, and first encounters.
Filmed at Nu Boyana Film Studios in Sofia, Bulgaria, the production combined live-action filmmaking, practical sets, custom-made props, costumes, visual effects, and CGI to recreate thousands of years of history in just a few seconds.
Developed with BETC’s expertise
To create the behind-the-scenes trailer, Amplitude Studios once again partnered with BETC, the creative agency behind several previous HUMANKIND trailers. The production took place across multiple practical sets, each designed to represent a different era, with unique costumes, props, lighting, and performances bringing every period to life.
BETC also collaborated with LiveFX, a CGI and visual effects studio, to enhance several key moments in the trailer, such as the tornado, nuclear explosion, and space sequences. These elements were seamlessly integrated into the live-action footage during post-production to help bring the film’s most ambitious worlds to the screen.
Here are a few words from Benjamin Le Breton, Creative Director at BETC, about the creative vision behind our announcement trailer: “Our ambition was to condense the breadth of human history into 73 seconds without losing its emotional weight. Instead of telling a story about civilizations, we wanted audiences to experience them. Seeing the world through the eyes of a newborn allowed us to move across nine different eras and reminds us that while every generation inherits the legacy of those before it, each one also has the opportunity to redefine the future.”
About HUMANKIND™ 2
HUMANKIND 2 is a historical turn-based strategy game in which every age transforms your civilization and the world around it. Found cities, develop technologies, forge alliances, command armies, and guide your people from their earliest settlements to the Modern Age. Building upon the core gameplay mechanics found in the first HUMANKIND game, Amplitude Studio’s sequel enhances the experiences with further ways to rewrite history in brand new ways.
Today is just the beginning of our journey together with HUMANKIND 2. Wishlist now on Steam ahead of release in 2027 and keep an eye on the game’s social channels for more details soon.
Now Available on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch™ 2, and PC
London (September 4, 2026) – Today, Capcom, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, is proud to announce Onimusha: Way of the Sword™ is now available worldwide. The release marks the long-awaited return of the Onimusha™ series, revitalizing the classic franchise with its first new instalment in 20 years. Now, the highly anticipated swordplay action game is finally here. Starting today, players can experience the critically acclaimed adventure for themselves and get absorbed in the intense sword combat on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch™ 2, and PC via Steam, the Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store.
Watch the Onimusha: Way of the Sword launch trailer below.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword transports players to a twisted vision of Kyoto. Set during Japan’s Edo period, the game features real-life locations, local myths, and historical figures within a dark fantasy world. Among the cast of characters is protagonist Miyamoto Musashi, a fierce and striking young samurai, who today we now know as one of the most legendary figures in Japanese history.
Musashi’s likeness in Onimusha: Way of the Sword is also based on a legend, Toshiro Mifune, the late Japanese movie star whose iconic roles include portraying Musashi in “Jidaigeki” period films. In the game, Musashi’s path takes an unexpected turn after a run in with the demonic Genma. He soon finds himself armed with an Oni Gauntlet, a mystical artifact that grants abilities beyond human limits. While this power allows Musashi to slay these monsters from the underworld, he desires to fight with his strength alone. In his quest, he’ll face many gritty, blood-soaked brawls.
The action-packed gameplay of Onimusha: Way of the Sword revolves around satisfying sword-to-sword clashes with a deep arsenal of combat techniques. These manoeuvres include parrying, deflecting, dodging, and more. The series’ signature gameplay features, Issen counterattacks and Soul Absorption, also return and add layers of decision making for players in the heat of battle.
Throughout the game, Musashi will also gain Oni Armaments that offer unique tools to turn the tide in his favour, and Oni Abilities that empower him to perform supernatural feats both in and out of battle. These powers also provide ways to explore previously unreachable areas and take on new challenges that await there, such as duels with formidable bosses. Together, these action elements deliver supreme swordplay combat and a gameplay experience that is uniquely Onimusha.
A free public demo for Onimusha: Way of the Sword is also out now, where players can experience the game’s satisfying action while exploring an early slice of the story. The game’s demo is currently available via the PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, Nintendo eShop, Steam, and Epic Games Store.
The languages featured in Onimusha: Way of the Sword include voice for English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, and Chinese (with Simplified and Traditional text options), plus text support for Latin American Spanish, Polish, Arabic, and Korean.
For the latest updates on Onimusha: Way of the Sword, follow the game’s official social media accounts across X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and Facebook.
About Capcom
Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment for game consoles, PCs, handheld and wireless devices. Founded in 1983, the company has created hundreds of games, including groundbreaking franchises Resident Evil™, Monster Hunter™, Street Fighter™, Mega Man™, Devil May Cry™ and Ace Attorney™. Capcom maintains operations in the U.S., U.K., Germany, France, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore and Tokyo, with corporate headquarters located in Osaka, Japan. More information about Capcom and its products can be found at www.capcom.com or news.capcomusa.com.
Experience balanced two-way gameplay, run the first Co-Ed City featuring new environments, rewrite history in the all-new MyCAREER Eras mode, and more
Executive Summary:
Now Available:NBA 2K27is now available on PS5, XBOX Series X|S, PC via Steam, and Nintendo Switch™ 2 across all three editions: Standard ($119.95 AUD) featuring Victor Wembanyama, Deluxe ($159.95 AUD) featuring Caitlin Clark, and the limited-time Ultra ($239.95 AUD) featuring Derrick Rose, available for a limited time through 4:59 PM AEST on September 7, 2026.*
Community-driven Enhancements:Key enhancements including a co-ed City experience, overhauled and balanced gameplay, a new MyCAREER Eras mode, 100-year MyNBA universe, new MyPLAYER Builder options, the expansive “Fire & Concrete” MyCAREER Story, and so much more.
September 4, 2026 – Today, 2K announced that NBA® 2K27, the latest iteration of the NBA video game franchise developed by Visual Concepts and published by 2K, is now available on PlayStation®5 (PS5®), XBOX Series X|S, PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch™ 2. NBA 2K27 arrives with overhauled gameplay and new depth across every mode, from the court to The City to the front office.
“With overhauled, balanced gameplay at its core, this year’s release introduces a depth of content and features to satisfy every kind of player,” said Greg Thomas, President at Visual Concepts. “From the new MyCAREER Eras mode and the first Co-Ed City in franchise history, to a 100-year MyNBA Legacy and Player XP on every MyTEAM card, every aspect of NBA 2K27 has been built to give players more ways to compete.”
View the World of 2K Trailer below.
What’s New in NBA 2K27
Gameplay – Overhauled, Balanced, and Driven by Skill:NBA 2K27 overhauls both ends of the floor, powered by ProPLAY®. New offensive tools give players the creative freedom to separate from defenders, from step-through up-and-unders to a fully customizable dribbling suite. On the other end, defensive stoppers will experience redesigned hands-up defence, an overhauled shot contest system, expanded defensive cutoffs, and a new collision system while a revamped Takeover system and smarter AI bring every possession to life. Philadelphia 76ers’ guard Tyrese Maxey and Gameplay Director Mike Wang detail the latest gameplay improvements in the NBA 2K27 Gameplay Courtside Report Video.
Welcome to the First Co-ed City: For the first time, players can build a female MyPLAYER to take to The City. Now male and female MyPLAYERs compete side by side across every multiplayer mode in The City – with all MyPLAYERs built on the exact same framework for on-court performance parity. Inspired by community feedback, The REC, The Theater, Ante-Up, and Seasonal Parks all feature brand-new environments. The REC now rotates between five distinct venues each game, a legendary court joins Street Kings, and new Daily Rivals mode puts daily standings on the line. The City also adds the all-new Crew HQ, a dedicated home base for squads to practice, ranked competition, private games, Crew progression, and seasonal tournaments, and Casual Corner, an optional rookie-friendly hub for players to find their footing. Jaylen Brown and Erick Boenisch of Visual Concepts break down the latest updates coming to The City in the NBA 2K27City Courtside Report.
MyCAREER:NBA 2K27 delivers one of the biggest updates to MyCAREER in years giving players unprecedented control over the path they take to the top. Players can run the NBA across one of five legendary eras in the brand-new MyCAREER Eras mode, live out a modern comeback story in “Fire & Concrete,” the most expansive cinematic narrative in the series to date, or team up with a friend in the first co-op* MyCAREER in franchise history.
Back to Basics in MyNBA: MyNBA gets back to basics with a rebuilt core franchise experience: community-requested roster tools, improved CBA contract negotiations, and an all-new GM Trust system that puts a player’s executive reputation on the line. Topping it off is MyNBA Legacy, a brand-new player-locked RPG experience spanning a 100-year universe. Jeff Schrader of Visual Concepts breaks down the latest updates coming to MyNBA in the NBA 2K27MyNBA Courtside Report.
More MyPLAYER Builder Versatility, New Female Builds: The most versatile MyPLAYER Builder in franchise history. Shaped by strategic Badge Tokens, reworked Badge Progression, and the all-new Synergy system. For the first time, players can create female MyPLAYERs and take them into the now co-ed City. San Antonio Spurs’ Centre Victor Wembanyama and Gameplay Producer Bryant Colon break down the biggest MyPLAYER Builder updates in the NBA 2K27 MyPLAYER Builder Courtside Report video.
Level Up In MyTEAM With Player XP And Expanded Exchange: MyTEAM in NBA 2K27 is built around a single idea: that every card has value. An expanded Exchange now accepts any Player Card (Free Agent cards excluded), an all-new Player XP system lets every card level up through play, and the Auction House is unified across PS5, XBOX Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch™ 2, creating the largest pool of community-listed cards in MyTEAM history. Fan-favourite modes Triple Threat Online and Clutch Time Online also return as part of a rotating slate of limited-time modes. San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle and Jonathan Smith of Visual Concepts break down the latest MyTEAM updates in the NBA 2K27 MyTEAM Courtside Report video.
Call the Shots on the Court and From the Front Office in The W and MyWNBA: MyWNBA and The W include dedicated single-player experiences. Updates include a Build-as-You-Go progression model, an updated Game Attribute System, all-new Team Badges and Teammate Badges and tools to run a WNBA franchise. Check out the NBA 2K27The W and MyWNBA Courtside Report.
NBA 2K HQ App. Players can download the NBA 2K HQ app to create builds from anywhere and upload them directly to their console, or share with friends via QR code. The app also includes Crew and friend messaging, daily leaderboards and rewards tracking, improved Face Scan, and mobile-exclusive daily login rewards.
What’s New for NBA 2K27 on Nintendo Switch 2
On Nintendo Switch 2, NBA 2K27 delivers a 60 FPS Performance Mode for the first time, with Fidelity Mode also available. The Switch 2 version adds party-style motion mini-games built around Switch 2 technology, including a 3PT Contest, Blacktop-style games, a Dunk Contest, and Pop-a-Shot. It also supports GameShare, and full mouse support.
Enhanced Visual Fidelity on PC with NVIDIA DLSS 5
NBA 2K27 supports NVIDIA DLSS 5, raising the bar of visual fidelity even further by introducing 3D-Guided Neural Rendering exclusively for GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs. Developed in close collaboration between NVIDIA and Visual Concepts, DLSS 5 boosts the visual quality of materials and lighting to deliver a jump in photorealism across the game all while preserving the integrity of athlete scans. DLSS 5 is optional for those with GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs GeForce NOW Ultimate.
Developed by Visual Concepts, NBA 2K27 is rated M. Visual Concepts is a 2K studio. 2K is a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). NBA 2K27 is officially licensed by the NBA, the WNBA, the WNBPA, and PLYRS UNTD, the consumer-facing, commercial brand of the NBPA. *Prices based on 2K’s suggested retail price. Actual retail price may vary. See local retailers for more info and availability.
**Online play requires an Internet connection and NBA 2K Account. Console online play requires separate paid subscription. Terms apply.
About 2K
Founded in 2005, 2K develops and publishes interactive entertainment for video game consoles, personal computers, and mobile devices, with product availability including physical retail and digital download. The Company is home to many talented development studios, including Visual Concepts, Firaxis Games, Hangar 13, Cat Daddy Games, 31st Union, Cloud Chamber, Gearbox and HB Studios. 2K’s portfolio currently includes several AAA, sports and entertainment brands, including global powerhouse NBA®️ 2K; renowned BioShock®️, Borderlands®️, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization®️ and XCOM®️ brands; popular WWE®️ 2K and WWE®️ SuperCard franchises, TopSpin®️ as well as the critically and commercially acclaimed PGA TOUR®️ 2K. Additional information about 2K and its products may be found at 2K.com and on the Company’s official social media channels.
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PlayStation’s double-sized State of Play featured creatives from around the world to debut new games, share deep gameplay dives and fresh insights, reveal release dates, and much more.
We’ve wrapped up the biggest news into this recap, handily organised in alphabetical order. Watch the trailers, get up to speed on the reveals, and for a select number of games, you can enjoy further information directly from the developers behind them in a series of exclusive PlayStation Blog articles.
(Re)watch both shows below:
Head to the PlayStation Blog to find all the announcements from this State of Play.
Ghost of Yōtei
Atsu’s hunt is not over. Releasing Friday, 2 October as part of the game’s Complete Edition is Most Wanted, a brand-new combat survival mode designed to gauge your strength and test your resilience. Fight off waves of enemies and take on challenging new boss encounters. All sorts of new incentives await; earn everything from new weapons and cosmetics to playable characters you can unlock.
State of Play Japan treats us to a new trailer of the Echoes of Sekigahara expansion, which delves into Atsu’s past and her experiences during the Battle of Sekigahara. During the show we hear from Atsu’s Japanese voice actor, Fairouz Ai, to talk about her approach to the character, memorable moments from the role, and returning as Atsu for this new chapter. Echoes of Sekigahara arrives Thursday, 1 October as part of the Complete Edition.
Watch the Most Wanted Trailer below.
Watch the Echoes of Sekigahara Narrative Trailer below.
As the franchise revs towards its 30th anniversary, it’s rolling out a two-part Spec IV update out later this year. Two new circuits, 12 cars, modes and more, split between October and December launches. This two-pronged drop includes Online Drift Trials (test your control, precision, and style, Shuffle Races (changing the conditions of each race) and a Family mode, welcoming players with different levels of driving experience to the community.
Grand Theft Auto VI Limited Edition DualSense Wireless Controllers
Two new limited edition DualSense wireless controllers inspired by Grand Theft Auto VI captures that unmistakable Vice City energy. The DualSense Wireless Controller – Grand Theft Auto VI Black Limited Edition and DualSense Wireless Controller – Grand Theft Auto VI White Limited Edition launch Thursday, 19 November, with pre-orders opening Thursday, 10 September. Grand Theft Auto VI launches on PS5 Thursday, 19 November.
Both limited-edition DualSense wireless controllers will be available at select retailers starting on Thursday, 19 November for a recommended retail price of $134.95 AUD. Pre-orders start Thursday, 10 September at 10:00am Local time.
Watch the Grand Theft Auto VI Limited Edition DualSense Controllers trailer below.
For the first time, players and LEGO fans will be able to create a LEGO replica of the original PlayStation console and PlayStation controller. Brick by brick, this 1,911-piece set represents a near 1:1 scale of the console, measuring 10.5 inches / 26 cm wide when fully assembled. This all-new collaboration with LEGO launches from Thursday, 1 October.
Marvel’s Wolverine is slashing its way onto PlayStation 5 in just under two weeks! We’re kicking off the countdown with a brand-new Launch Trailer, fresh out of today’s State of Play. Enjoy a deeper slice of the interplay between Logan and his allies, which includes the powerful telekinetic Jean Grey and the members of Team X. Also get a glimpse of new friends and foes that’ll bring intrigue and action to Marvel’s Wolverine when it launches globally on Tuesday, 15 September 2026!
Watch the Launch Trailer below.
PlayStation Plus
Four games were announced for PlayStation Plus at the show. Mycopunk is a hyper customisable co-op looter shooter for 1-4 players, launching into Game Catalogue later this year. You and your squad of ramshackle robots are sent to clean up a fungus-infected planet. Take down and loot mechanical monstrosities and build new weapons. Then coming to PlayStation Plus Deluxe Classics this year are Mega Man X: Command Mission (in September), and both Dino Crisis 2 and the original Ratchet & Clank*.
Saros Zenith update
The Saros Zenith update launches later this year, at no added cost for Saros players. It includes Overlord Rush, which sees players battle bosses from the main campaign back to back, while competing with players around the world. A New Game Plus mode called Eclipse Layers brings new modifiers, progression options and other secrets. The update will also introduce new accessibility features, such as a slow game speed option.
Watch the Zenith Gameplay Reveal below.
Until Dawn 2
Firesprite’s PS5 horror is set to send chills up your spine Wednesday, 28 January 2027. Alongside the release date reveal, today’s State of Play trailer sees the Dead True crew pull double-duty on their hunt for the supernatural: firstly, the franchise return to Blackwood Sanitorium, then on to Akishima Island, and the tough choices lurking within. Get glimpses of the game’s choice-driven narrative…and the consequences that result.
The game sees Firesprite team up with Dispatch’s AdHoc Studio. More on that, plus pre-order bonuses and different editions in this PS Blog post.
Watch the Until Dawn 2 – Choice & Consequence Pre-Order trailer below.
SYDNEY (Sept. 4, 2026)– During PlayStation’s State of Play broadcast, SQUARE ENIX released a new trailer and extensive new gameplay footage for FINAL FANTASY VII REVELATION and revealed the game’s release date. FINAL FANTASY VII REVELATION, the unforgettable, breathtaking finale to one of the most ambitious projects in video game history, launches on April 8, 2027, across PlayStation®5, Nintendo Switch™ 2, XBOX Series X|S and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store and XBOX on PC.
Watch the new Release Date Trailer here:
Watch the new Gameplay Deep Dive here:
Across the new trailer and gameplay footage, witness a world without boundaries. Explore every corner of a truly open planet aboard the iconic Highwind airship. Mount up with Piko, the trusty Chocobo, who grows alongside the party, learning new traversal and combat abilities. Master the perfected version of the series’ acclaimed hybrid combat system, with new playable characters Cid and Vincent and the new FITS system, which bestows new abilities and greater heights of power through the specialized roles of Warrior, Knight, Black Mage and Summoner. See Cid and Vincent wearing the Knight FITS and Summoner FITS, respectively, in the extended gameplay deep dive.
Today’s footage also reveals new gameplay features. Players can freely swap their active, controlled character, as well as their party makeup, at any time while exploring the world. Quickly scale rooftops and nimbly zip through the environment with the new grappling gun. By choosing which party members undertake certain quests, players can customize their narrative experience, impacting how certain events and scenarios unfold.
Physical and digital pre-orders are available now, with digital Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders opening at a later date.
In FINAL FANTASY VII REVELATION, Cloud Strife and his loyal companions face a world that teeters on the brink of annihilation. Grieving a beloved ally, and with their nemesis Sephiroth nearing godhood, the party takes to the skies aboard the airship Highwind in a race against time to stop Meteor, the ultimate destructive magic, and the total obliteration of the planet. The final battle has begun. Everything leads here.
Catch up on the series before FINAL FANTASY VII REVELATION arrives by playing the first two entries, FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE and FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH, out now across PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, XBOX Series X|S and PC. Players can take advantage of the Streamlined Progression feature in both titles, with options such as unlimited HP and MP, always-full ATB gauge and easier weapon ability acquisition to streamline the experience for those catching up. The two titles have together garnered massive critical acclaim, including several The Game Awards nominations and awards, over 140 perfect review scores and numerous Game of the Year accolades.
Players with save data from FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE and/or FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH on their console or PC will also unlock special bonuses in FINAL FANTASY VII REVELATION:
FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE:
Summon Materia: Chocobo & Moogle
FFVII REMAKE Weapon Skin Set
FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH:
Summon Materia: Phoenix
FFVII REBIRTH Weapon Skin Set
FINAL FANTASY VII REVELATION launches April 8, 2027, for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, XBOX Series X|S and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store and XBOX on PC. This title is not yet rated. For more information, visit: https://www.square-enix.com/ffvii/en-us/games/revelation/.
About FINAL FANTASY VII First released in 1997 on the PlayStation® computer entertainment system, FINAL FANTASY VII will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2027. The game is universally regarded as a landmark title of the RPG genre. The original title received high praise for its epic storyline, unique characters, and movie sequences that utilized the most cutting-edge technology of the time. Since then, the game revolving around iconic hero Cloud Strife and his pursuit of the antagonist Sephiroth has sold over 15.7 million copies worldwide and continues to receive widespread acclaim from critics and fans around the world. The popular game has expanded into spin-offs, films and merchandise.
Now, Square Enix’s FINAL FANTASY VII remake project, created by a team of original and new developers, retells the story of the genre-redefining RPG across three distinct games. The first game of the trilogy, FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE, is available for PS4® consoles. The expanded edition, FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE, and the second entry, FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH, are now available for Nintendo Switch 2, XBOX Series X|S, XBOX PC, PS5® consoles and PC. FINAL FANTASY VII REVELATION, the climactic conclusion of the series, will release for PS5 consoles, Nintendo Switch 2, XBOX Series X|S and PC via Steam and XBOX on PC, on April 8, 2027.
About Square Enix, Inc. Ranked as the #1 Publisher of the Year in 2025 by Metacritic. Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX and TAITO branded entertainment content throughout the Americas as part of the Square Enix group of companies. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY, which has sold over 212 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST, which has sold over 97 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS. Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S.-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
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Launch date and Performance Mode, including 4K 60FPS and ray tracing, revealed during State of Play
Sydney, Australia – September 4, 2026: The long-awaited next chapter in the METRO saga, METRO 2039, will launch simultaneously on all platforms on February 5th, 2027.
Revealed during PlayStation State of Play, METRO 2039 premiered console gameplay, captured exclusively on PlayStation® 5 Pro at 4K 60FPS with ray traced visuals. At launch, a Performance Mode with 4K, 60FPS and ray tracing will be available across PlayStation® 5, PlayStation® 5 Pro and Xbox Series X™ consoles. More details about METRO 2039’s technical specs and graphical modes will be revealed in the coming months.
Watch the release date trailer here:
Captured from the same campaign content playable at gamescom, the trailer focuses on raw gameplay, environmental detail, kinetic combat, and the technological advances that have been made to the 4A Engine since 2019’s METRO Exodus. 4A Games’ impressive new gameplay comes just days after METRO 2039 was awarded “Best Visuals” in the gamescom awards and secured more award nominations than any other title at the show.
4A Games is known for its technical prowess as an early pioneer of ray tracing on PC withMETRO Exodus and on consoles with METRO Exodus Enhanced Edition. We’re happy to announce that Metro Exodus is now available in the PlayStation Plus Extra Game Catalogue.
METRO 2039 is available to wishlist now on the PlayStation, XBOX, Steam and Epic stores, with pre-orders going live later this year. Players can also register their interest in the Collector’s Editon – featuring a wearable Replica Spartan Helmet.
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METRO 2039 is developed in Ukraine, amid Russia’s ongoing full-scale invasion, and in Malta. 4A Games continues to support its homeland and team members in Ukraine in every possible way. If you wish to contribute, we can recommend the Official Fundraising Platform of Ukraine: United24: https://u24.gov.ua/
About METRO 2039:
METRO 2039 is the next landmark FPS from acclaimed storytellers, 4A Games. Journey into the dark heart of post-apocalyptic Moscow in a harrowing conflict for the very soul of the Metro. Experience the most shocking METRO adventure yet in a powerful single-player story that weaves exploration, survival, combat and stealth across a hauntingly beautiful but deadly world with unparalleled immersion.
Inspired by the worldwide best-selling METRO book trilogy by Dmitry Glukhovsky.
About 4A Games:
4A Games is an award-winning, multinational video game development studio known for its immersive, story-driven experiences and technical ambition. Founded in Kyiv, Ukraine in 2005 by industry veterans with a shared passion for AAA-quality games, the studio has established itself with the METRO series, building one of the most acclaimed narrative-led FPS franchises in gaming.
Now headquartered in Malta, with the majority of the development team still located in Ukraine, 4A Games has over 200+ talented team members from all over the world, with diverse and unique backgrounds that brings countless years of experience and love towards creating deep memorable experiences for our audience.
Deep Silver is the home of captivating gaming worlds from the gripping post-apocalypse of METRO, to the twisted paradises of Dead Island to the authentic Medieval landscapes of Kingdom Come Deliverance. For more information, please visit www.deepsilver.com
Today, 2K and Gearbox Software unveiled an in-depth look at Loveless the Hacker, the all-new Vault Hunter arriving in Borderlands 4 on September 10 as paid DLC. The latest Gearbox DevCast explores Loveless’ backstory, combat style, and design philosophy, with Game Designer Ryan Bailey detailing her Trait, Action Skills, and three distinct skill trees.
Loveless the Hacker’s Origin and Character Short An ex-Anshin hacker turned assassin, Loveless has achieved a symbiotic fusion of biological and digital power to become a superior lifeform. Her psyche is shared with a digital virus of her own creation, which can digistruct into a physical Wyrm form to act as a deadly extension of her shared, perfection-seeking will.
The new Loveless Character Short, “Uncontainable,” spotlights the shared consciousness of Loveless and her viral alter-ego Wyrm as she recounts a violent dive into the digiverse in pursuit of precious Vault data.
Loveless the Hacker Gameplay Overview In the Loveless Gameplay Overview, witness Loveless throw her Plague Star shuriken to slice through mobs while spreading a withering Contagion, outsmart opponents with the stealthy misdirection of her Visual Paradox Nexus (or VPN for short) that can cloak her and spawns a decoy, and sic her Malignant Construct on targets to eradicate them with its tail whips and toxic breath.
Loveless’ aggressive, agile kit specialises in Critical Hits, Status Effects, and devastating Corrosive and Radiation damage. Her Trait, RAM, charges whenever she scores Critical Hits or inflicts Status Effects. A full RAM bar empowers her next melee strike with amped-up damage as she wields her Techno-Kagi Claws, while its charge level also boosts gun damage. Each Action Skill gains added utility from low-cooldown Functions and high-impact Executables, creating fast, flexible combat loops built around precision, mobility, and relentless aggression. Full gameplay details and Loveless’ complete skill trees are available on the Loveless Vault Hunter page.
Upcoming Version 1.10 Content Details Loveless arrives September 10 alongside Version 1.10, Story Pack 2: FL4K and the Last Resort, and Bounty Pack 5: Amara and the Vile Shadows. Version 1.10 will also raise the maximum level cap by 10 levels and introduce balance adjustments for various Vault Hunters.
Players who own Borderlands 4 Super Deluxe Edition are automatically granted access to all content from the Bounty Pack Bundle (Bounty Packs 2, 3, 4, and 5) and Vault Hunter Pack (Story Packs 1 and 2), while Borderlands 4 Deluxe Edition grants the Bounty Pack Bundle. Bounty Packs and Story Packs are also available for individual purchase.
Get a Head Start on the Adventure and Transfer Save Data to the Full Game When It Launches on Oct. 22
SYDNEY (Sept. 4, 2026)– During Sony’s State of Play showcase, SQUARE ENIX gave fans a new look at FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE, the first HD-2D game in the FINAL FANTASY series. In the action-packed trailer, it was revealed that the iconic Sephiroth will be making an appearance in the upcoming game, with players able to find and challenge him in hopes of winning and unlocking a special reward. Additionally, SQUARE ENIX launched a free FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE demo on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam and Xbox on PC. Players can get a head start on their journey through the Kingdom of Grandshelt by playing the game’s opening through the first chapter (approximately 3-5 hours of gameplay), with save data carrying over to the full game when it launches on Oct. 22, 2026.
Watch the FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE Official Gameplay Trailer here:
The first HD-2D game in the FINAL FANTASY series, FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE is a celebration of classic and modern FINAL FANTASY that evokes the beloved titles of yesteryear. This tale of Crystals features a strategic turn-based battle system with a modern twist, the return of chocobos, espers and airships, in addition to appearances from beloved FINAL FANTASY characters such as Cloud, Tidus and the Warrior of Light – all presented in stunning, retro-inspired HD-2D graphics that push the limits of pixel art. FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE is based on the first story arc of the mobile game FINAL FANTASY BRAVE EXVIUS. Far from just a direct port, it has been refined and extensively rebuilt as a full-fledged console-quality RPG experience.
FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE will be available for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam and Xbox on PC on Oct. 22, 2026. Pre-orders are now available for all platforms. For more information, visit https://www.square-enix.com/finalfantasyresonance.
About FINAL FANTASY
For over 35 years, the FINAL FANTASY series has delighted generations of gamers and millions of players worldwide through beloved role-playing adventures that are built upon the benchmarks of spectacular visuals, highly imaginative worlds, rich stories, memorable characters, and technical and gameplay innovation leading the industry and earning the highest accolades from around the world. Each mainline game in the series is a completely new experience, and an ideal entry-point to the series. Titles of the series have sold over 212 million units worldwide.
About Square Enix, Inc.
Ranked as the #1 Publisher of the Year in 2025 by Metacritic.
Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX and TAITO branded entertainment content throughout the Americas as part of the Square Enix group of companies. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY, which has sold over 212 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST, which has sold over 97 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS. Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S.-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
