Play as Germany in the Blitzkrieg East Scenario, now available in the first preview demo of Kraken Studio’s latest grand strategy title.

Boca Raton, FL, 16th April 2026 | Kraken Studios, known for its WarPlan series and Kingdom Dungeon and Hero, is excited to announce that the preview demo for Total Victory: World Conflict 1939-1945 is now available on Steam. In this first preview, play as Germany in the short Blitzkrieg East Scenario and attempt to invade the Soviet Union in the summer of 1941.

Command Key Players of WWII from 1939 to 1945
Pulling inspiration from classic wargames, such as ADG’s World in Flames, SPI’s ETO, and others, Total Victory is a grand strategy wargame that allows players the chance to experience the entirety of World War II in a variety of different ways. It combines moderate complexity and divisional-level strategy with historically inspired units and production. Play as any major nation from the Axis, Allies, or Comintern. Manage production, military units, and prominent historical commanders. Lead land, naval, and air forces against rival nations.

Realistic World Map and Tile-Based System
In Total Victory, a modified Mercator map with colorful silhouettes highlights military units unique to each nation. Manage the deployment of a wide range of period-based military units used throughout the war, each with unique attributes. Use land units such as paratroopers and marines to engage the enemy from the front lines, and select from a wide variety of aircraft models to attack from above. Capital warships and convoys will also be available in future updates to turn the seaports of trade to your favor. Monitor your nation’s overall manpower and oil, as they could be crucial to the war’s outcome. Ore fuels the industry that produces war materials like weapons, tanks, and support units. Through continued research, explore over twenty technological advances that unlock new units, combat enhancements, and intelligence to enhance your nation’s army.

Strategy-First Gameplay 
Total Victory replaces the pain of endless menu-clicking often found in other popular RTS games with an easy-to-use interface. With an automatic reinforcement and supply mechanic, players can now focus more on making strategic decisions rather than unit upkeep. Players can also enjoy multiple ways to play. Battle against an AI opponent and enable add-on bonuses for rival alliances in readiness, production, and more for an increased challenge. Exchange your latest moves through PBEM or play pass-and-play on a single PC against a friend in Hotseat mode.

Demo Now Live on Steam
Players interested in getting a first look at Total Victory can now try the initial preview on Steam. With more upcoming updates from Kraken Studios, players can get a taste of the land and air mechanics available in this first scenario.

Demo Features:

• Play as Germany in the Blitzkrieg East Scenario, covering the initial stages of Barbarossa from June to September 1941
• Control a wide variety of land and air units, including motorized infantry, armor, and mountain units, with even more unit types available
• Modified Mercator Map with a tile-based hex system, bringing grand strategy to a playable level
• Research 20+ technology slots for new combat units, modifiers, and intelligence

Try the first preview of Total Victory: World Conflict 1939-1945, now available on Steam, and add it to your wishlist to receive all future updates. For more information about Kraken Studios and their other titles, visit their official website.

About Kraken Studios
Our goal is to create strategy games of moderate complexity and high depth in niches that have not been fulfilled. Taking the time to create a good, well-researched game is our priority.

Goblinz Studio launches its fast-paced roguelike sports battler on PC & consoles. Play the demo and grab it now with special launch discounts

April 16, 2026. Step onto the court and prepare for chaos! Smash it Wild, the tactical turn-based sports battler blending volleyball and dodgeball in a vibrant fantasy world, is available now onPC via Steam, Xbox X|S, PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch. Published by Goblinz Studio, the game launches today at $11.99 / €11.99 / £9.99*, with a limited-time 20% discount onSteam and a free demo also available on Steam, PS5, Xbox and Nintendo Switch for players ready to test their skills.

In Smash it Wild, players enter a high-stakes tournament where every match is a tactical showdown. Combining the precision of turn-based strategy with the unpredictability of roguelike progression, each game becomes a battle of positioning, timing, and clever decision-making. Victory demands more than skill; it requires adaptability.

Build your ultimate team from a roster of unique animal champions, each with distinct abilities, playstyles, and strategic potential. Train them, equip powerful items, and discover devastating synergies to outplay opponents and survive the competition. But be warned: in this roguelike tournament, defeat means starting from scratch.

Between matches, players must carefully manage their team, choosing upgrades, navigating random events, and making tough decisions that directly impact their path to victory. Take risks, complete optional challenges for greater rewards, and refine your strategy with every run.

Key Features

• Turn-based tactical matches blending volleyball and dodgeball mechanics
• Roguelike progression where every run is different, and every loss resets the journey
• Unique teams and synergies with diverse animal champions and playstyles
• Deep team management between matches with upgrades, items, and events
• Optional challenges and risk/reward systems for bigger payoffs.
• Colourful sailpunk fantasy world full of charm and chaos

Set in a vibrant sailpunk-inspired universe, Smash it Wild delivers a fresh twist on sports and strategy, where no two runs are ever the same, and every match could be your last.

Smash it Wild is available now on Steam, Xbox X|S, PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch. Buy today, jump into the tournament, or try the demo first, then build your team and fight your way to the top.

* Pricing may differ due to conversion rates. Check locally for exact pricing.  

About Goblinz Publishing Goblinz is an indie game developer and publisher based in France specializing in strategy and management games. The studio’s first title Dungeon Rushers debuted in 2016. Following the game’s successful launch, the studio followed up with Robothorium, released in 2018 and has since worked on numerous other titles such as Legend of Keepers, Hero’s Hour, Shogun Showdown, Microtopia, and more.

Europeans can show pride in their carpark heritage as cult indie hit doubles in size with new tracks inspired by real multistories

Los Angeles, CA – April 16th, 2026 – Parking Garage Rally Circuit – solo-dev Walaber’s cult hit indie title that puts rally racing with Mario Kart-inspired physics into the confines of car parks – is doubling in size when the new European Tour DLC comes to Steam on April 27th. The European Tour doubles the size of the game, adding 8 multistorey car parks inspired by real locations to drift through on top of the original 8 American parking garages, as well as a full new soundtrack from The Holophonics, the band behind the catchy tunes that graced the original. A release date for the console versions of Parking Garage Rally Circuit and European Tour will be announced at a later date. 

Visit multistory car parks in Paris (Art Car Park), York (York Castle Car Park), Turin (Car Factory), Montpellier (Double Loop), Hamburg (Concert Hall), Copenhagen (Power Plant), Geneva (Parking Tour) and Naples (Cave Park) as you drift and boost your way to victory in the single-player mode, or against other players online. These locations are all inspired by real multistorey carparks, though the odd underwater tunnel or falling stalactites may suggest a touch of artistic liberty.

Designed to look, feel and sound like a lost Sega Saturn game that could have been released in 1998, Parking Garage Rally Circuit delivers delightfully fun racing that’s easy to pick up and play with its chainable Mario Kart-style boosts, but requires skill to master as you unlock new car classes and compete to top the leaderboards. Head online to create and join lobbies of up to 8 players and race on any track, with any car class, gaining points after each race. The game also features an arcade-style ‘Endurance’ mode where you keep doing laps until you run out of time and cheat codes to discover that unlock fun modifiers, as well as special cars and tracks.

While players are waiting for the European Tour to hit on April 27th, the base version of Parking Garage Rally Circuit featuring 8 American car parks to race in is available now on Steam for $9.99 / €8.99 / £8.50. If you can’t wait at all, Parking Garage Rally Circuit DX, a version of the game that features the base title plus all the European Tour content, is available now Wavedash for $14.99.

About Walaber
A lifelong and constant creator, Tim found his calling in game development.  Tim got his start in the games industry at Disney, creating the company’s biggest early App Store successes “JellyCar” and “Where’s My Water?”. Tim is now a full-time independent creator, releasing solo games under the name “Walaber” (Pro Gymnast Simulator, JellyCar), and is also half of the two-person game company “Toyful Games” (Very Very Valet).

Enjoy your stay in the worst place on earth!

Madrid, Spain – 16 April, 2026. Meridiem is pleased to announce that I Hate This Place Elena’s Edition will launch for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch on 29th May, 2026. Developed by Rock Square Thunder and digitally published by Feardemic, in partnership with Skybound Entertainment, I Hate This Place is a craft-focused, isometric survival horror game filled with twisted monsters and warped realities, all wrapped in a bold comic book art style and dripping with an ’80s horror vibe.

Meridiem is responsible for designing and manufacturing the physical Elena’s Edition of I Hate This Place for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch, which will be the only physical boxed edition available during the launch period, and will include a copy of the game, a special effect cover, a secret letter from Elena, and an artbook.

I Hate This Place is inspired by Skybound’s Eisner Award-nominated comic book series created by writer Kyle Starks and artist Artyom Topilin.

Players take on the role of Elena, whose fight for survival begins when she and her friend unwittingly summon a malevolent force. Outmatched and hunted in a hostile world, players will need to stay vigilant, loot their surroundings, and pick their battles carefully against formidable foes, many of which hunt you by sound.

Watch the trailer for I Hate His Place here

Features

• Classic craft-based survival horror: scavenge every corner of Rutherford Ranch to stay alive. From haunted forests, a derelict town, to infested bunkers. Explore a world teeming with danger as you gather vital resources, craft essential gear, upgrade your campsite, and rebuild outposts to have somewhere to hide.
• Day prepares you, night hunts you: a dynamic day-night cycle that changes the world. Use daylight wisely to explore, scavenge supplies, craft what you need, and prepare for what’s coming. When night falls, the real nightmares come out to play. More enemies appear, stronger and more aggressive than before. The landscape becomes harder to navigate with just your flashlight. Sometimes your best hope is to find shelter and hunker down till morning.
• Deadly silence goes a long way: stealth and combat go hand-in-hand here as many of the twisted creatures in Rutherford Ranch hunt and stalk you by sound alone. Brute force will often just land you in an early grave. Use sound to your advantage, luring creatures away from your path or cleverly leading them straight into deadly traps you laid.
• 80’s vibes meets coming book flair: inspired by the award-nominated comic book series created by Kyle Starks and Artyom Topilin, I Hate This Place comes to life with bold colors, a punchy retro comic book style, and a heavy dose of ’80s flair. A unique blend of horror, dark humor, and just the right touch of camp and gore where unsettling dread meets stylized charm.

I Hate This Place will launch as a physical edition for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch on May 29, 2026. You can now pre-order the physical edition via specialist stores across Europe and America (Standard Edition).

For more information, visit Meridiem’s I Hate This Place product page here 

ABOUT MERIDIEM

We are Meridiem, a video game publisher and distributor in love with its culture, which we protect and pass on in order to preserve it. We do this by fostering talent through investment in independent projects with potential, bringing back classic titles, promising indies and AAA games while continuing to support the physical format.

When we stop working on video games, we celebrate by playing video games. https://meridiem-games.com/  #PLAYTOREMEMBER.

ABOUT BROKEN MIRROR GAMES 

Founded in 2024, Broken Mirror Games is a co-development horror label under Bloober Team, known for its commitment to pushing the boundaries of the horror genre. With a focus on immersive experiences, innovative gameplay, and captivating storytelling, Broken Mirror Games creates unforgettable, spine-chilling titles that leave a lasting impact on players. 

ABOUT FEARDEMIC

Feardemic is a horror indie game publisher focused on out-of-the-box experiences, driven by creativity… and fear.

The company works with studios across the globe to bring eerie, emotional, and atmospheric experiences to players on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. Founded by Bloober Team, Feardemic is dedicated to bringing horror games that will haunt you for days.

ABOUT SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT 

Skybound is the leading entertainment company built to create, produce, scale, and sustain world-class IP across comics, television, film, video games, audio, merchandise and collectibles. Co-founded by visionary creator Robert Kirkman and CEO David Alpert, Skybound owns and controls a portfolio of hundreds of globally recognized franchises and cultural hits including The Walking Dead, Invincible, Impact Winter, Stillwater and others. Through a creator-first model, Skybound has become the go-to launchpad for original stories across all forms of entertainment.   The company’s video game division Skybound Games, publishes, produces, and globally distributes games across all genres. Its latest expansion includes Skybound’s first in-house game development studio Quarter Up, which will release the highly anticipated tag fighter Invincible VS in 2026.

Pre-order on the Kalypso Media Store for exclusive promotion 

Bracknell, UK – April 16, 2026 – Sudden Strike 5, the highly anticipated Real-Time Strategy WWII game and latest instalment in the Sudden Strike series, is available once again as a playable demo on Steam. The development team has addressed player feedback received during the initial demo earlier this February, resulting in a range of performance and gameplay improvements prior to its full launch on April 23.  

In a news update on Steam, Kite Games has outlined the demo improvements and provides examples of how they tackled performance issues from the initial demo. 

In this demo, command forces from the Soviet and Western Allied factions in two missions, “Attack on Monte Cassino” (Western Allies) and “Defense of Sevastopol” (Soviets). These reworked missions deliver feedback-specific game improvements including higher and more stable framerate, reduced frame drops during combat, reduced stuttering and improved frame pacing, improved pathfinding, and improved responsiveness of AI patrol units. At launch, Sudden Strike 5 will feature a massive 25 mission campaign, multiplayer modes, along with additional balancing, and final refinements.  

The full game will launch on April 23 on PC, Xbox on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation®5. Pre-order Sudden Strike 5 now on the Kalypso Media store to receive an exclusive promotion for the Deluxe Edition on PC for (€49.99 / $49.99 / £44.99).   

Pre-orders are also available now on Xbox on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation®5 in Standard Edition (€49.99 / $49.99 / £44.99) and Deluxe Edition (€59.99 / $59.99 /£54.99) with an additional 10% pre-order discount on Xbox and PlayStation consoles, PlayStation5 discount valid for PlayStation Plus members only. Additionally, first recruits who pre-order the Deluxe Edition on Xbox and PlayStation®5 will enjoy early access to the game 72 hours prior to launch, as an added benefit. 

Sudden Strike 5 Features:  

• Command massive battles: Sudden Strike 5 delivers a truly immersive strategy.  Experience 25 missions across huge, diverse maps and the highest unit counts ever seen in the series, setting the stage for large-scale tactical warfare.  
• Deploy a vast arsenal of WW2 units: Command over 300 authentic units – including more than 190 vehicles and 110 infantry units – such as the Sherman tank for the Western Allies, the Messerschmidt Bf 109 for the German troops, and the T-34 for the Soviet troops.   
• Shape your strategy in dynamic mission gameplay: Utilize unprecedented strategic freedom by choosing your own tactics, units, and objectives to complete the mission goals. Seize and defend key locations like Field HQs, Supply Depots, and Train Stations to gain critical advantages, while using recon, sabotage, alternative routing, and smart unit combinations to outmanoeuvre your enemies.  
• Adapt your tactics with customisable commanders: Choose the Commander that best fits your playstyle and tactics – whether offensive, defensive, or more tactical. Each brings unique skills that can turn the tide of battle, such as deploying smoke grenades to provide cover on the battlefield or boosting the accuracy of your artillery.   
• Take full control of the battlefield: Extended camera options let you zoom out for full strategic oversight or zoom in for a closer look at the frontline action, giving you better control over every aspect of the battlefield.  
• Challenge yourself and others: Test your strategy against real opponents or AI enemies across multiple difficulty levels, offering competitive PvP challenges.  

About the Kalypso Media Group GmbH 
Kalypso Media Group GmbH is an independent publisher, developer, and marketer of interactive entertainment software with over 200 employees at 10 locations across Germany, England, France, Japan, and the USA. The Kalypso Media Group includes Kasedo Games, the digital label of Kalypso Media Group, along with four development studios: Realmforge Studios (Dungeons series), Gaming Minds Studios in Gütersloh and Paderborn (Railway Empire, Port Royale, Tropico 7) and Claymore Game Studios (Commandos: Origins).  
   
Specializing in the development of strategy and simulation games for a global audience on multi-platforms, Kalypso Media Group’s IP portfolio includes full rights to the Tropico series, Commandos, Port Royale, Dungeons, Sudden Strike, and Railway Empire, among others. Kalypso Media’s most recent releases are The Inquisitor, Commandos: Origins and Disciples: Domination. Recent releases from Kasedo Games include Uncle Chop’s Rocket Shop, Sweet Dreams Alex, and Rise of Industry 2, with upcoming titles such as Warhammer 40000: Mechanicus II and Life Below. Find out more at www.kalypsomedia.com. 
   
Kalypso Media Group offers a wide range of merch products and clothing in the newly opened Kalypso Media merch store. The products available include Kalypso Media’s best-known franchises, including Commandos, Railway Empire, Dungeons, and Tropico. More at merch.kalypsomedia.com. 

A tender tale exploring first love, bravery, and a passion for birds

London, April 16th 2026 – Numskull Games and PASSION Games, in collaboration with Hyper Luminal Games, can confirm The Day I Became a Bird, a heartfelt narrative adventure inspired by children’s literature and animated storytelling, launches on PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation today.

The Day I Became a Bird follows Frank, a quiet child with big emotions, as he experiences his first crush on Sylvia, a girl who only has eyes for our feathered friends. This cosy adventure plays out across classrooms, playgrounds, and imagined spaces, as Frank navigates his first feelings of love, shyness, and self-expression. Through exploration, collecting, and light puzzle-solving, he sets out on a simple mission: to win Sylvia’s attention.

Adapted from a storybook by French author Ingrid Chabbert and Spanish illustrator Guridi, alongside an accompanying animated short by Passion Animation, the game carries over its distinctive visual style into an interactive format. With gentle, understated gameplay, it aims to be warm, inviting, and emotionally resonant, offering a more reflective experience in contrast to the fast-paced, high-pressure nature of many games. 

The Day I Became a Bird builds on PASSION’s heritage in animation and storytelling, combined with Hyper Luminal Games’ strength in crafting heartfelt narrative adventures, resulting in a hand-crafted, illustrative experience. The focus is placed on atmosphere, movement, and emotional clarity over traditional mechanics, positioning the title as much as a narrative journey as it is a game.

“The journey to this moment has been incredibly exciting for everyone involved, and we can’t wait to finally share The Day I Became a Bird with everyone,” says Andrew Ruhemann, founder and CEO at PASSION Animation. “From the very beginning, we set out to create something gentle, expressive, and full of feeling, and seeing it arrive in players’ hands on launch day is a proud and emotional milestone for the team.”

“Bringing Frank’s story to players around the world is a truly wonderful feeling,” adds Chabbert. “What began as something small and personal has grown into an experience people can now explore for themselves. We hope that, as they play, they connect with those same emotions – the tenderness, the awkwardness, and the quiet courage of first love – and make the story their own.”

The Day I Became a Bird launches on Steam, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation today and is available in two editions: 

• The standard edition, which includes the base game, is £12.99/€14.99/$19.99. 
• The Feathered Adventurer Edition bundles the base game and film with a digital artbook and original soundtrack on Steam, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation for £17.99/€19.99/$24.49.
• Players who purchase either addition via Steam or PlayStation will also receive the original short film.

The Day I Became a Bird has been selected for the London Games Festival’s 2026 Official Selection, and is playable at the Festival’s New Game Plus event on April 16 and 17.  

About PASSION Games 

PASSION Games is led by MD Lucie Friar with Creative Directors Christian Mills and Jon Saunders. PASSION Games believe every project is unique and requires its own distinctive approach.

Starting with a game’s characters, theme and tone as the foundation, the team builds an aesthetic and narrative that compliments these core concepts using their strong, diverse roster of creative talent.

About Hyper Luminal Games

Hyper Luminal is an indie games studio based in Dundee, Scotland. Everything we make is inspired by our ambition to build high-quality games that create lasting memories and fill our team with pride.

We make games where every team member proudly states: “I built that!”. We put smiles on people’s faces with beautiful, fun experiences that people play and love.

About Numskull Games

Since 2019, Numskull Games has established a worldwide physical & digital game publishing label. Launching & curating games from both new & veteran development studios as well as international games publisher partners, Numskull Games publishes titles across all major gaming platforms. Additionally, by utilising the infrastructure & resources of its sister companies Rubber Road / Numskull Designs, Numskull Games creates unique and compelling Collectors’ Editions for its elite releases.

Acclaimed stealth-action platformer launches digitally today, with physical Standard and Collector’s Editions available now for PlayStation 5

Barcelona, Spain – April 16, 2026. PublisherSelectaPlay and indie developer Baby Robot Games today unleash Ereban: Shadow Legacy, the acclaimed stealth-action platformer, now available worldwide. Players can dive into the shadows immediately with digital editions on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, while stunning Physical Standard and Collector’s Editions are also available now exclusively for PlayStation 5.

Step into the darkness as Ayana, the last descendant of a forgotten race, in a gripping sci-fi stealth adventure where shadow becomes your deadliest tool. Master mystical shadow powers, combine them with advanced gadgets, and uncover the secrets of a dying universe dominated by the cryptic Helios energy corporation.

Move unseen, strike without warning, or choose mercy. Every decision shapes your journey as you traverse ancient ruins and towering industrial worlds, blending fluid movement, vertical exploration, and reactive gameplay into a truly immersive stealth experience.

Physical Editions Out Now

For those ready to embrace the darkness beyond the screen, Ereban: Shadow Legacy is available physically on PlayStation 5 in both Standard and Collector’s Editions.

The Standard Edition offers the complete experience on disc, delivering the full game in a physical format for players who want to own Ayana’s journey in their collection.

For fans seeking something more, the Collector’s Edition delivers a premium selection of exclusive content:

• Physical copy of Ereban: Shadow Legacy (PS5)
• Digital Original Soundtrack
• Set of 3 premium art postcards
• Helios iron-on patch
• Forgotten Sun iron-on patch
• Ayana’s mask keychain
• Premium collector’s box

Both the Standard Edition and Collector’s Edition are available now at local retailers. Check local availability and pricing, and secure your copy while stocks last.

Watch the Ereban: Shadow Legacy launch trailer below

Shadow Is Your Greatest Weapon

Ereban: Shadow Legacy delivers a fast-paced, story-driven stealth platforming experience that blends fluid traversal, layered level design, and meaningful player choice. With Ayana’s signature Shadow Merge ability, slip seamlessly into darkness, phase through environments, scale impossible structures, and eliminate threats before they ever see you.

Choose your path, avoid or assassinate, spare or consume and uncover the truth behind your origins as the fate of your people hangs in the balance.

Ereban: Shadow Legacy is now available to purchase digitally on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, with Physical Standard and Collector’s Editions exclusively for PlayStation 5.

About SelectaPlay

SelectaPlay is SelectaVisión’s video games publishing branch. The company works with talented studios on unique video games and helps them publish their titles in both physical and digital formats in Europe and worldwide.

About SelectaVisión

SelectaVisión is a video publishing company founded in 1984. Based in Spain, SelectaVisión’s catalog includes anime and live-action feature films, TV shows, and movies.

Lesquin, France, April 16, 2026 – NACON and the studio Big Bad Wolf are pleased to announce the release of their new narrative investigation and psychological horror game, Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss.

Players take on the role of Noah, an occult investigator, tasked with unraveling the mystery of the disappearance of miners in the depths of the Pacific Ocean. An investigation that will lead him to the gates of the sunken city of R’lyeh, depicted for the first time in a video game.

With Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss, the studio delivers its most ambitious project to date, now available on PlayStation^®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

A futuristic reimagining of the Lovecraftian universe

The investigation takes place in 2053, in a world where natural resources are depleting, and natural disasters are multiplying. This situation pushes industrial giants to scour the seabed in search of rare materials. Noah, an investigator specializing in occult cases, is assigned a new mission in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, where an underwater mining station is no longer responding.

Noah is accompanied by his personal artificial intelligence, KEY, a true psychological safeguard who, in the face of growing horror, preserves his lucidity and prevents him from sinking into madness.

The fascinating city of R’lyeh in all its cyclopean splendor

In Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss, players enter R’lyeh, the prison-city of Cthulhu, for the first time. Designed as a trap that defies all human logic, its unbelievable architecture bewilders players. As they progress, the player’s sanity is put to the test in this environment that should never have been explored by Humankind.

This palpable tension is reinforced by the encounters Noah has as he advances through the city, such as the Shoggoth that connoisseurs will recognize.

The immersion in this world is perfected by the musical compositions of Nicolas Garcia. Performed notably by cellist Tina Guo. They act as the very pulse of R’lyeh, highlighting Noah’s inexorable progression towards madness.

The player at the center of an investigation game with supernatural dimensions.

In his quest for the truth, Noah uses various tools provided by KEY:

• Clue Analysis: Analyzing or manipulating an object provides Noah with important information thanks to KEY’s knowledge. Each analysis reveals an object’s composition and unlocks new frequencies for the sonar, allowing for the tracking of other elements with a similar composition.
• The Sonar: This multitasking tool allows for progression in the dark by revealing hidden passages. The sonar can exploit discovered frequencies to find new clues by following certain tracks. It also allows the player to reveal the invisible.
• Energy: Analyzing consumes energy. Noah must use this resource carefully: if he runs out while analyzing objects, his corruption gauge increases. Energy recovery is linked to an organic resource scattered throughout the game.
• The Vault: This is where KEY gathers all the clues and documents discovered. It is an essential tool for solving puzzles by unlocking important deductions to advance the investigation.
• Artifacts and Upgrades: The player discovers strange artifacts that can improve some of the investigation tools. But be careful, these upgrades are vulnerable: they can be destroyed depending on the player’s choices.

Noah evolves in a world where Cthulhu’s influence is a constant threat, with each decision potentially strengthening the Great Old One’s grip on his mind. Most chapters also offer alternative resolutions that directly impact his corruption level. The latter is a key element that will alter not only the course of the investigation but also its conclusion.

Find more information on the game’s Steam page

About NACON
A company within the BIGBEN group, NACON was created in 2019 to optimize 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 center of excellence strengthens NACON’s position in the market and creates unique opportunities for innovation and competitive advantages.

About Big Bad Wolf
Big Bad Wolf is a video game development studio based in Bordeaux. Founded in 2014 by industry veterans, they specialize in narrative-driven investigative role-playing games. The studio is best known for its titles The Council and Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong.

This month, burn rubber across Hawaii in The Crew Motorfest, step into a far-future world of machines and mystery in Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, lead your club to victory in Football Manager 26 Console or battle through the merciless trials of hell in Warriors: Abyss. All these titles and more are available in April’s PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue lineup. Meanwhile, PlayStation Plus Deluxe members can enjoy PlayStation 2 JRPG Wild Arms 4. The full lineup will be available to play on Tuesday, 21 April. 

PlayStation Plus Extra and Deluxe | Game Catalogue 

The Crew Motorfest | PS5, PS4 

Race legendary vehicles in a never-ending festival of car culture. Explore the breathtaking Hawaiian archipelago, transformed into a premiere racing destination. From Honolulu’s city streets to rainforest trails, mountain roads and volcanic slopes, discover a wide variety of environments. Experience this motor paradise solo or with your crew, as you take the wheel of hundreds of iconic vehicles and participate in thrilling races, themed events and unique challenges. Whatever aspect of car culture you enjoy, there’s something here for you.

Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered | PS5, PS4* 

Experience the critically acclaimed Horizon Zero Dawn with stunning new visuals and upgraded features. In a far future where colossal machines roam and rule the Earth, pockets of humanity survive in unique tribes among the lush, overgrown ruins of our long-lost civilisation. Take up bow and spear as Aloy, a young machine hunter and outcast of her tribe, as she discovers her origins, the truth of this mysterious world, and her own destiny to save it from impending doom.

*Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered will be available to PS5 players, and Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition will be available to PS4 players to download.

Football Manager 26 Console | PS5

In Football Manager 26 Console, football belongs to you and your vision. Savour the richest Match Day experience in series history with gloriously upgraded visuals and on-pitch details, from lighting to cutscenes and stadiums, that bring new levels of depth and drama. Every attack has more personality thanks to fresh motion capture and volumetric animations, while new controller shortcuts between highlights better empower you to tinker from the touchline. Immerse yourself in football’s most-watched league with the Premier League fully-licensed for the first time. It’s time to change the game.

Warriors: Abyss | PS5, PS4

Take command of historic and masterful warriors in Koei Tecmo’s action roguelite, Warriors: Abyss. Challenge countless swarms of enemies and traverse the merciless trials of hell through victory and defeat. With over 100 heroes to choose from, summon allies and combine their unique traits to create your own powerful parties. Engage in impressive battles, rout endless hordes of enemies, and fight your way through the dead souls of hell.

Squirrel with a Gun | PS5

Squirrel, meet gun. As the neighbourhood’s most obnoxious rodent, develop a knack (and a love?) for crime and mayhem in pursuit of golden acorns in this nutty sandbox shooter and puzzle platformer. Fight tooth, claw, and gun to escape a secret underground facility and defeat the Agents. Discover what an erratic squirrel is capable of with a gun in its paws (or just its paws) and how far this fuzzy fiend will go to collect its acorns. 

The Casting of Frank Stone | PS5 

The storytelling prowess of Supermassive Games meets the Dead by Daylight universe. The shadow of Frank Stone looms over Cedar Hills, a town forever altered by his violent past. As a group of young friends are about to discover, Stone’s blood-soaked legacy cuts deep, leaving scars across families, generations, and the very fabric of reality itself. Every decision you make shapes the story and impacts the fate of the characters within it. Brimming with emotional gut-punches and high-stakes horror, discover how a simple decision can become a truly heart-wrenching dilemma. Filled with spine-chilling twists, this dark original tale is certain to haunt you long after it’s over.

Monster Train | PS5 

Monster Train brings a new strategic layer to roguelike deckbuilding, with a tactical twist: defend not one, but three vertical battlegrounds simultaneously as you fight to protect the final pyre against the forces of heaven. To take back hell, you’ll need to power up. Upgrade your champion, gain Pact Shards, recruit powerful units, upgrade cards, gain passive bonuses, or duplicate any card in your deck. With six monster clans (each with their own distinct gameplay and 10 levels to unlock), 25 covenant difficulty levels, and over 280 cards, you’ll never build the same deck twice. Only you can protect the final burning pyre from the forces of heaven and restore the inferno.

PlayStation Plus Deluxe

Wild Arms 4 | PS5, PS4

Their meeting was fate. Filgaia, a world left in ruins by a brutal war, stands still. Ten years have passed since peace was won — yet true healing has never come. Now, on these scarred lands, a new journey begins. Experience Wild Arms: 4 originally released on PlayStation 2, now enhanced with up-rendering, rewind, quick save, and custom video filters.

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Three new Wasteland personas and a slew of creation parts round out the Season’s offerings

Today, 2K revealed WWE® 2K26’s latest Ringside Report, unveiling full details on Ringside Pass Season 2*. The new content will be available starting today, and as previously announced, players who installed before April 15, 2026, will automatically progress through the first 20 tiers to speed up their progress through Season 2.**

On the Premium Track:

• Ringside Pass Season 2 offers four legendary WWE 2K franchise debuts, as Ax, Smash, and Crush of Demolition, plus Kelly Kelly, make their very first appearances on a WWE 2K roster, bringing a combined 35 new moves and taunts with them;
  • Starting with Season 2, all new Ringside Pass Premium Track DLC characters are unlocked and available to claim immediately in Tier 1;
• Several new Personas are introduced, including three Wasteland versions of popular WWE Superstars, plus an array of new creation parts and moves for character customisation.

On the Free Track:

• An updated version of “The Ruler,” Oba Femi SNME ‘25 is based on his look from his Saturday Night’s Main Event match against Cody Rhodes from December 13, 2025, featuring his highly-requested hair-down hairstyle. Oba Femi SNME ‘25 will be available to all players in Tier 40 of the Ringside Pass Season 2 Free Track.

Making their debut in 1987, Demolition, consisting of Ax and Smash, cut a menacing appearance in studded leather gear and face paint, stomping into the arena to the tune of one of the most iconic entrance themes in WWE history. Their dreaded “Demolition Decapitation” finishing maneuver combined a backbreaker and flying elbow drop, and brought a brutal end to many of their matches. Joined by Crush in 1990, Demolition would capture the WWE Tag Team Championships three times and solidify their status as future WWE Hall of Famers. Their finisher, entrance theme, and both two-man and three-man entrance animations will all be available in WWE 2K26.

Debuting as a dancer tantalising ECW crowds at just 19 years old, Kelly Kelly crossed paths with an array of personalities including WWE 2K26 Standard Edition cover star CM Punk, The Sandman, and Torrie Wilson, before joining the “Extreme Exposé” dance crew and eventually becoming an in-ring competitor. Making her way to Raw, then SmackDown, then back to Raw via the WWE Draft, Kelly Kelly defeated Brie Bella in 2011 to win the WWE Divas Championship. She also captured the WWE 24/7 Championship at the Raw Reunion event in 2019, becoming the first female competitor to hold the title.

Three unique new Personas available in the Ringside Pass Season 2 Premium Track emerge straight from the Wasteland of Kairos: Rhea Ripley “Ripper Queen,” CM Punk “Ripper,” with and without mask, and Becky Lynch “Lilith.” Each of these new Personas comes with unique entrance music and animations that can also be used with other Superstars or Create-A-Superstars, including massive mechanical limbs and flaming wings. A total of 19 customisable parts, including a “Ripper” mask, are also included.

Throughout the Premium Track of the Ringside Pass, players will also find some new Create-A-Superstar parts and moves, including Stephanie McMahon’s black corset and thigh-high boots from WrestleMania 32, and a collection of Ripple Junction shirts.

Four editions of WWE 2K26 are available now, including Standard Edition, King of Kings Edition, Attitude Era Edition, and Monday Night War Edition. Ringside Pass Premium Season 2 is included in the Attitude Era Edition and Monday Night War Edition, as part of the Season Pass, and is also available for individual purchase.

For more information on WWE 2K26, visit the game’s official website.

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Access to online or bonus features, content, or services, including MyFACTION, The Island, and Online Multiplayer, may require Internet connection, online account registration, and/or may not be accessible by accounts registered to users below the age of 13 (minimum age varies). See www.take2games.com/legal and www.take2games.com/privacy for additional details. Game includes optional in-game purchases and paid random items. Some in-game content may require download and/or online gameplay to unlock. Online console play may require separate paid platform subscription and account registration. Terms apply.

*Ringside Pass requires WWE 2K26, internet connection and 2K account. Ringside Pass rewards require unlocking with gameplay. Ringside Pass Premium is available for separate purchase. Paid Premium Passes unlock additional rewards for the Season through gameplay. For more information on Ringside Pass, and Premium Pass offerings, go to wwe.2k.com/2k26/ringside-pass/

**Offer available until 11:59PM PT, April 14, 2026. Requires WWE 2K26, Internet connection and 2K Account linked to WWE 2K26. Please allow 24 hours for RXP to be added to your Ringside Pass Season 2 progress after logging in from April 15, 2026. Terms apply.