Bethesda has dropped the official launch trailer for its latest free update, Fallout 76: Infestations, giving dwellers a gritty, action-packed look at the new chaos taking over Appalachia. If you thought the wasteland was already dangerous, it’s time to stock up on RadAway and grab your best weapons—things are about to get a lot more crowded.
What Is Fallout 76: Infestations?
The Infestations update introduces a dynamic twist to exploration. Familiar locations across the West Virginia map are being overrun by “infested” zones. These areas become hotbeds for high-level, aggressive enemy variants that will test the mettle of even the most seasoned Vault dwellers.
If you’re willing to brave the swarm, the risks come with some seriously massive rewards.
Key Features In The Update:
Infested Zones: Dynamic map events where familiar landmarks are taken over by hordes of high-level foes.
4-Star Legendary Gear: For the first time, players can hunt down elite enemies to secure highly coveted 4-Star Legendary weapons and armour mods.
Free Daily Rewards: To celebrate the launch, Bethesda is offering free daily in-game rewards for players logging in between June 7 and June 15.
The trailer perfectly captures the frantic energy of squad-based combat, showcasing players defending their C.A.M.P.s and raiding infested zones with everything from heavy plasma rifles to modified melee weapons. It’s clear that teamwork—or an incredibly overpowered build—is going to be essential to survive the outbreak.
Gear Up, Dweller
The Infestations update is officially live and free for all players across PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4. Log in this week to claim your daily rewards and start farming that elite 4-star gear before the bugs take over for good!
Are you jumping back into Appalachia to clear out the infestations? Let us know your build strategies in the comments below!
For 25 years, the name RuneScape has conjured up very specific mental images: clicking on willow trees for hours, running away from the Wilderness Zamorak mages, and asking strangers to trim your armour (please don’t fall for it).
But Jagex is doing something wildly unexpected, and it’s officially time to pay attention. Fresh off the massive announcements at Summer Game Fest 2026, the studio has confirmed that its breakout open-world survival crafting spin-off, RuneScape: Dragonwilds, is officially leaving Steam Early Access and hitting a full 1.0 release on September 15, 2026.
Not only is it coming to PC, but it is making history by launching on PlayStation 5 (as a Day One launch on PS Plus Extra/Premium) and Xbox Series X|S. Yes, you read that right—a RuneScape title is finally debuting on consoles.
If you’re wondering whether this is just a reskinned Valheim or another tedious survival grind, here is why Dragonwilds is shaping up to be one of the most exciting departures the franchise has ever taken.
Welcome to Ashenfall: No Nostalgia Required
The absolute best part about Dragonwilds? You don’t need to know your Zaros from your Guthix to play it.
The game drops you (either solo or in a co-op team of four) onto an entirely new, undiscovered continent named Ashenfall. The lore is fresh, the landscape is rich with untamed “anima” magic, and you play as an original character.
That being said, long-time fans will find plenty of brilliant nods to the franchise’s DNA. You’ll be exploring hand-crafted biomes, completing quests, and battling legendary creatures like Zogres, Black Knights, and the fearsome Garou.
“Survival-Light” Meets Sorcery
Let’s be honest: some survival games feel more like a second job. Keeping track of calorie intakes, hydration levels, and body temperature can sometimes suck the fun out of exploring.
Jagex has explicitly pitched Dragonwilds as a “survival-light” experience. There are no tedious hunger bars to baby. Instead, the focus is squarely on gathering, building, levelling up your skills, and using a highly unique magic system called Survival Through Sorcery.
Because Ashenfall is bursting with wild magic, you can harness the environment in incredibly fun ways:
Need lumber? Don’t just chop—summon a spectral axe to fell an entire grove in seconds.
Getting swarmed? Blink out of danger in a cloud of magic.
Need resources? Snap your fingers to explode ore veins, or literally conjure a tornado of fish out of a nearby lake.
It takes the classic RuneScape “skilling” grind and turns it into a fast-paced, magical playground.
What’s Coming at Launch? > When the 1.0 version drops this September, it’s not just the base game. It will include the brand-new Scorned Wilderness update alongside all the content from the upcoming Umbral Sands expansion.
The Ultimate Goal: Slaying the God Eater
You aren’t just building a cosy log cabin to admire the scenery. There is a looming threat over Ashenfall: the dragons have awoken.
Your entire progression loop—brewing potions, forging high-tier gear, and unlocking devastating spells—is designed to help you follow a trail of destruction. Your ultimate target? Kuldra the God Eater, a terrifying Dragon Queen who will require serious co-op coordination (and a lot of high-level food) to take down.
Why It’s Worth Your Time
Having already surpassed 1 million copies sold during its PC Early Access phase, the community-driven roadmap has clearly struck a chord. Jagex has been listening intently to player feedback, polishing the combat, and preparing for a massive multi-platform launch.
Whether you are a seasoned Gielinor veteran looking for a fresh perspective or a survival fan who just wants to blow up iron ore with magic, RuneScape: Dragonwilds deserves a spot on your wishlist before the September madness begins.
The tactical shooter landscape is about to get a major shake-up. Independent AAA studio That’s No Moon—founded by veteran developers behind Naughty Dog and Infinity Ward—has officially pulled back the curtain on its debut game. Fresh from its big reveal at Summer Game Fest, the studio is reimagining Smilegate’s massive multiplayer IP, Crossfire, as a premium, narrative-driven single-player tactical action-adventure.
Even better news for the master race? It is officially locked and loaded for a PC release.
A Radical Departure for the Crossfire Universe
For over a decade, Crossfire has been a titan of competitive, first-person multiplayer matchmaking. But That’s No Moon is throwing the old rulebook out the window. Shifted into a cinematic third-person perspective, this new title focuses heavily on a linear, character-driven campaign.
The story drops players into the treacherous Atlas Mountains, following a mercenary named Layla Qassem (played by Claudia Doumit). After a routine recon mission goes completely sideways, Layla is forced into a fragile, highly unstable alliance with an opposing Tier-One Operator, Delroy Cross (played by Ricky Whittle).
You’ll play exclusively as Layla, navigating a fraught relationship where trust isn’t guaranteed, but cooperating is the only way to survive an overwhelming global threat.
Redefining the Cover Shooter with “Adaptive Cover”
What makes this PC release incredibly exciting isn’t just the pedigree of the storytelling team—it’s the tech powering the gameplay. The developers are using Unreal Engine 5 to introduce a genre-reinventing mechanic called Adaptive Cover.
“With Adaptive Cover, the player character dynamically responds to the complex terrain around her and enemy positions to adjust her stance to maintain cover. This creates a greater sense of immersion and becomes an active skill to refine and master.” — Jacob Minkoff, Game Director
Instead of the traditional, rigid “press button to lock behind a box” mechanic seen in older third-person shooters, Crossfire features a fluid visibility system. Stances and cover adjust automatically based on line-of-sight vectors and uneven geometry.
Hardcore Strategy Meets Cinematic Action
The studio aims to bridge the gap between punishing military simulators and accessible action blockbusters. On PC, players can expect a highly tactical experience where brainpower trumps mindless firepower:
Tactical Stealth: Smart positioning, flanking, and breaking enemy sightlines are essential.
Squad-Based AI: Enemy NPCs won’t just brainlessly rush you; they use suppressive fire, coordinate flanks, and actively hunt your last known location.
Dynamic Companion Mechanics: While Delroy Cross isn’t playable, he acts independently in combat—providing suppressive fire and distracting enemies based on your tactical choices.
The game is being built as a complete premium experience with no paid DLC planned, meaning PC players will get a full, polished narrative right out of the box.
Keep your eyes on TechMash for more updates, specifications, and a release date as they drop!
Move over, Jedi Knights and dogfighting starfighters—it’s time for the boots-on-the-ground tacticians to shine.
Electronic Arts and Bit Reactor (a studio staffed by former XCOM veterans) have officially blown the doors off the Summer Game Fest with a massive gameplay reveal for Star Wars Zero Company™. Launching on August 27, 2026, for PC, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S, this single-player turn-based tactics game is trading high-flying lightsaber duels for cover mechanics, squad synergy, and brutal permadeath.
If you’ve ever wanted to play XCOM in the Star Wars universe, your dream is finally coming true. Here is everything you need to know about your next strategy obsession.
The Premise: Misfits, Mercenaries, and Mythical Cults
Set during the twilight of the Clone Wars, Star Wars Zero Company leans away from the pristine halls of Coruscant and dives straight into the gritty, underworld vibe of Rogue One and Andor.
You step into the boots of Hawks, a former Galactic Republic officer. Your mission? Recruit a rogue crew of specialists, misfits, and mercenaries from across the galaxy to stop a dangerous, Separatist-aligned cult known as the Infinite Coil, led by the mysterious Kundri Fathom.
The story is fully canon, and Aaron Contreras (narrative lead behind Jedi: Fallen Order and Survivor) is at the helm. Expect plenty of political intrigue, high stakes, and even a few heavy-hitting cameos—yes, Anakin Skywalker popped up at the end of the trailer!
? QUICK FACT: You can fully customize Hawks’ gender, appearance, voice, and species. Want to play as a Twi'lek or a Human? The choice is yours.
Gameplay: Deep Strategy Meets Cinematic Action
Bit Reactor is utilising its strategy pedigree to deliver deep, turn-based combat from a top-down perspective, but with a twist. The game seamlessly transitions into cinematic, third-person action cameras when the blaster bolts start flying, giving it the high production value of a major action-adventure title.
Here are the features we are most excited about:
Customizable Squads: Your team will feature a mix of hand-crafted story characters—like a Mandalorian from Clan Verminoth or a rogue Clone Trooper—and custom mercenaries you hire. You can even build and customise your own astromech droids to provide explosive support.
The Permadeath Threat: Just like XCOM, every move matters. Your squad members can suffer lasting injuries or even permanent death. Lose your favourite sniper, and they are gone for good, though the narrative will dynamically adapt to your losses.
The Den (Your Base of Operations): Between tactical strikes, you’ll manage your HQ on the Ring of Kafrene. Here, you will use a holotable to plot missions across a dynamic map of over 150 planets, manage squad conflicts, and research new gear.
Dynamic Timelines: Time moves in “cycles.” Some high-priority target missions are time-sensitive. If you ignore them to gather intel elsewhere, they will expire, allowing the enemy to grow stronger.
How to Get Ready For Launch
Pre-orders are live across Steam, the PlayStation Store, and Xbox. Snagging the game early secures you the Crystalline Astromech Cosmetic Pack. If you opt for the Deluxe Edition, you’ll get two additional exclusive cosmetic packs and five painted weapon themes to make your squad look as lethal as possible.
Mark your calendars for August 27, 2026. May the Force—and a high hit-percentage chance—be with you.
The curtains are pulling back, the lights are up, and a brand-new kind of chaos is coming to the multiplayer arena. Veteran Colombian independent developer Efecto Studios has officially pulled the wraps off their latest project: Bunraku.
If you are tired of the same old cookie-cutter fighters and are looking for something with serious artistic flair and frantic energy, this is one to put directly onto your radar. Destined for Steam, PlayStation 5, and the Nintendo Switch 2, Bunraku blends fast-paced platform brawler mechanics with a gorgeous visual style deeply inspired by the ancient art of Japanese puppetry.
What is Bunraku?
Named after the traditional form of Japanese puppet theatre, Bunraku places players in dynamic, shifting theatre arenas. But don’t expect a polite, quiet stage play. This is a high-octane multiplayer brawler where up to eight players can face off simultaneously—either via chaotic local couch play or online against rival puppeteers.
The core gameplay centres around swift ninja dashing, precise parrying, and environmental mastery. Players can find scrolls scattered across the stage to trigger powerful Jutsu abilities, turning the tide of battle in a single, cinematic stroke.
Key Features at a Glance:
Frantic Ninja Fights: One-hit-strike mechanics driven by precision dashing and split-second parries.
Up to 8-Player Chaos: Bring the whole squad with support for massive local or online PvP battles.
Traditional Aesthetics, Modern Pace: A striking visual style that treats the game arena like a shifting theatre stage.
Next-Gen Ready: In development for PC, PS5, and Nintendo’s highly anticipated Switch successor.
Play Bunraku for Free This Weekend!
You don’t have to wait until launch to get your hands on the strings. Efecto Studios has just launched a free playtest on Steam, open from right now until June 14.
Whether you want to test your reflexes against the community or grab some friends for a chaotic couch-gaming session, the theatre doors are officially open. Head over to the Bunraku Steam store page, click “Request Access,” and start mastering your inner battle puppeteer.
Check Out the Game & Join the Discussion
Steam Store Page: Search for Bunraku on Steam to wishlist and join the playtest.
Step aside, modern management sims. It’s time to throw on your finest linen tunic, sharpen your political wit, and step into the mud and glory of the 15th century.
The Guild – Europa 1410 is officially opening its gates to Steam Early Access on July 16th, and it’s shaping up to be the ultimate medieval life simulator. If you’ve ever wanted to build an economic empire from scratch, scheme your way into high office, or just run a highly successful, slightly shady bakery in the Holy Roman Empire, your time has come.
What is ‘The Guild – Europa 1410’?
For the uninitiated, The Guild series is a unique cocktail of historical life simulation, economic strategy, and role-playing. You don’t just manage a city from a bird’s-eye view; you live in it.
In Europa 1410, you are dropped into the bustling, chaotic cities of Central Europe during a time of massive transition. The old feudal order is fracturing, trade routes are booming, and for the first time, commoners with enough ambition can climb the social ladder.
The Core Premise: Every street corner brings opportunities to make a fortune, gain influence, and create a family dynasty that will last for centuries.
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Strategy, Sabotage, and Success
Success in Europa 1410 isn’t just about supply chains and profit margins—though keeping your business afloat is crucial. It’s about power. Once you’ve secured enough coin from your workshops, the real game begins:
Build Your Dynasty: Marry strategically, produce heirs, and ensure your family name survives through generations.
Play the Politics: Run for public office, vote on city laws, and use your position to make life miserable for your rivals.
Choose Your Path: Will you be an honest craftsman, a wealthy merchant, a devout cleric, or a master of the criminal underworld?
If a competitor is undercutting your prices, you could try to optimise your production… or you could just hire a few thugs to burn their warehouse down. The choice is yours (just don’t get caught by the city watch).
Mark Your Calendars
Whether you’re a long-time fan of the franchise or a newcomer looking for a deep, emergent strategy game, The Guild – Europa 1410 promises a sandbox experience like no other.
The gates open on July 16th. Will you rise to become the ultimate powerhouse of the Holy Roman Empire, or will your family name be forgotten in the mud?
Head over to Steam to wishlist it now, and let us know in the comments below: what’s your opening strategy going to be?
Mobile gaming giants, brace yourselves. One of the biggest tactical PvP shooters on the planet is officially breaking out of your pocket and taking over the big screen.
MY.GAMES has officially announced that War Robots, the smash-hit mech-battler developed by their in-house studio Pixonic, is expanding to consoles. As of today, players can jump into the cockpit and pilot their massive steel beasts on PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®5, with Xbox versions locked, loaded, and set to follow shortly.
The Evolution of a Mobile Titan
For over a decade, War Robots has been a dominant force in the mobile gaming landscape, racking up hundreds of millions of downloads and maintaining a fiercely loyal player base. But Pixonic was never going to stop at touchscreens.
This console launch is the next major step in a gradual, calculated rollout across major gaming platforms, by bringing the game to PlayStation and Xbox, MY.GAMES isn’t just porting a mobile title—they are unleashing a fully optimised, high-fidelity tactical shooter tailored for the console experience.
What to Expect on Console
If you thought managing 6v6 tactical warfare was intense on a 6-inch screen, wait until you experience it on a 4K display with a controller in hand. Here is what console players can look forward to:
Immersive Big-Screen Battles: Witness the gritty, metallic chaos of mech warfare with enhanced graphics and smooth performance optimised for modern hardware.
Precision Control: Swap touch controls for the tactile precision of the DualSense or Xbox controller, making every aimed missile volley and defensive dash feel incredibly satisfying.
A Massive Universe from Day One: Console newcomers are stepping into a rich, deep ecosystem featuring dozens of customizable robots, hundreds of weapon combinations, and deep tactical meta-strategies developed over years of live-service evolution.
The Rollout Strategy: PlayStation First, Xbox Next
The launch strategy ensures that the game scales perfectly to its new environments:
PlayStation 4 & PlayStation 5: Available right now. Head over to the PlayStation Store to download it for free and start dominating the battlefield today.
Xbox Series X|S & Xbox One: The development team is putting the final polish on the Xbox versions, which are scheduled to deploy shortly.
The Verdict: This move proves that the line between high-end mobile games and console experiences is officially gone. War Robots has earned its spot on the big screen, and the console community is about to get a whole lot louder.
Are you downloading War Robots on PlayStation today, or are you holding the line for the Xbox release? Let us know in the comments below!
The countdown to Steam Next Fest is officially on, but indie fans just got an early Christmas present.
The developer behind the highly anticipated Sime Returns has just unleashed its first-ever public demo on Steam! Dropping on June 3, 2026, this sneak peek gives players a head start on the Next Fest madness, offering a hands-on look at what promises to be one of the summer’s breakout hits.
Here is everything you need to know about why you should stop what you’re doing and hit that “Download Demo” button right now.
What is Sime Returns?
If you haven’t had this one on your wishlist yet, let’s get you up to speed. Sime Returns has been turning heads in the indie community for its unique art style, tight mechanics, and immersive world-building.
While details on the full narrative have been kept under wraps, early teasers suggest a perfect blend of nostalgic gameplay and modern, polished execution. Whether you are a fan of punishing boss fights, intricate puzzle-platforming, or rich lore, Sime Returns is shaping up to deliver exactly what modern gamers crave: a game built with passion, not corporate checklists.
Why Drop the Demo Early?
Steam Next Fest is an absolute wonderland for gamers, but let’s be real—it can also be a massive tidal wave of content. With hundreds of playable previews dropping at once, it’s easy for brilliant indie titles to get lost in the noise.
By launching the demo, the team behind Sime Returns is making a brilliant tactical move:
Beat the Rush: Players can dive in, test the mechanics, and fall in love with the game before their Steam libraries get overwhelmed.
Community Feedback: An early demo gives the devs a crucial window to gather player feedback, squash sudden bugs, and optimise performance before the massive Next Fest crowd arrives.
Building the Hype: Word-of-mouth is an indie game’s best friend. Expect your social feeds to be flooded with clips of Sime Returns speedruns and initial reactions over the next few days.
What to Expect in the Demo
While it is a slice of the final product, the dev team hasn’t skimped on the content. The public demo offers a substantial chunk of gameplay designed to showcase the core loop, introduce you to the main characters, and give you a taste of the game’s atmosphere.
TechMash Tip: Keep an eye out for hidden secrets and easter eggs. Indie devs love rewarding thorough players, and Sime Returns seems like exactly the kind of game that hides goodies in the corners of the map!
Get Ready for Steam Next Fest
The Sime Returns demo is just the opening act for what promises to be a massive week for PC gaming. Make sure your drivers are updated, your controller is charged, and your wishlist is ready to expand.
Head over to Steam, search for Sime Returns, and download the demo today to see if the hype is real. Don’t forget to leave your feedback for the developers—your input could help shape the final version of the game!
Have you played the demo yet? Let us know your thoughts, theories, and favourite moments in the comments below!
Get your running shoes on and perfect your wind-up punches, because a gaming icon is making a massive comeback. Ubisoft has officially announced that Rayman Legends Retold is set to launch on October 1!
Whether you’re a long-time fan who remembers saving Teensies on the original hardware, or a newcomer ready to experience one of the greatest platformers of all time with a fresh coat of paint, your autumn gaming schedule just got a whole lot brighter.
Where Can You Play It? (Spoiler: Everywhere)
Ubisoft is making sure absolutely no one gets left out of the glade. On October 1, Rayman Legends Retold will be dropping across an incredibly wide array of platforms, including next-gen hardware and cloud streaming services:
Consoles: PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2™.
PC Stores: Ubisoft Connect, Steam, and the Epic Games Store.
Subscription & Cloud: Available day one on Ubisoft+, as well as GeForce Now and Blacknut.
Whether you want to play natively on a powerful rig, on the go with Nintendo’s next-gen handheld, or stream it directly to your TV via the cloud, Ubisoft has you covered.
Why We’re Hyped for the “Retold” Treatment
While Rayman Legends was already a masterclass in rhythm, level design, and gorgeous 2D art, the Retold edition promises to elevate the experience for modern hardware.
We’re expecting buttery-smooth framerates, crisp modern resolutions, and hopefully some brilliant modern quality-of-life updates to those notoriously chaotic musical stages (looking at you, Castle Rock). Plus, seeing how the game utilises the capabilities of the Nintendo Switch 2™ is going to be a major highlight for handheld fans.
Mark your calendars: October 1 is the day the glade wakes up.
Are you ready to jump back into the musical madness? Let us know in the comments which platform you’ll be picking this up on!
Drift fans, warm up your engines and get your tyres ready. After a series of highly successful Steam playtests, developer Gaming Factory has officially announced that the highly anticipated multiplayer mode for JDM: Japanese Drift Master is almost ready for prime time.
If you’ve been dying to tear up the scenic, winding roads of Guntama with your friends, you won’t have to wait much longer.
Lock In the Date: When Does It Drop?
The multiplayer component is officially scheduled to deploy on June 11, 2026.
The rollout will happen in phases, starting with PC players first:
June 11: PC via Steam
Following Weeks: Epic Games Store and GOG
Q3 2026: PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S
What to Expect on Day One
The initial launch will drop players right into an open-world sandbox designed for community and car culture. You’ll be able to host or join 8-player lobbies—with options for both public matchmaking and private, invite-only rooms.
At launch, it’s all about the ultimate car meet experience. You can cruise the open world, show off your builds, and practice your tandem drifts. While dedicated competitive racing modes are still in development for future updates, the foundation is all about community connection.
Developer Insight: The recent Steam playtests proved incredibly stable. The systems didn’t crash, and community feedback has directly shaped several quality-of-life features being rushed into development for the public launch.
Community-Driven Features in the Works
Gaming Factory is actively working to implement a handful of highly requested features based on player feedback from the Steam tests. These include:
Ghost Mode: A toggleable setting for private rooms that disables car collisions—perfect for practising close-quarter tandem drifting without ruining your friend’s paint job.
In-Session Customisation: The ability to visit the tuning and paint shops without having to back out of your multiplayer session.
Better Communication: Integrated voice chat, colour-coded player indicators, text chat, and a map-marking system to make meeting up on mountainous roads seamless.
But Wait, There’s More…
The multiplayer update is just the tip of the iceberg for June. On June 25, the game will receive its second major DLC, The American Classics ($5.99 / £4.99 approx.), introducing six iconic, muscle-bound American cars to the roster. Even better? Alongside the paid DLC, Gaming Factory is dropping a selection of new JDM cars completely free for all game owners.
It looks like June is officially JDM month. Get your rigs ready, because the mountain passes are about to get a lot more crowded.
After eight months of terrifying players, gathering feedback, and dodging monsters in the dark, the wait is almost over. Independent developer Embers has officially announced that their hit community-driven, co-op puzzle horror title, Storebound, will graduate from Steam Early Access and launch into its highly anticipated Version 1.0 on July 16, 2026.
If you thought the retail shifts were bad before, brace yourselves—the full launch is about to make clocking in a whole lot deadlier.
A Community-Driven Nightmare
Since its initial Early Access debut, Storebound has carved out a unique, terrifying niche in the co-op horror space. It turns the mundane anxiety of working a retail shift into a high-stakes, puzzle-solving survival nightmare.
What has made the game truly special, however, is how Embers handled its development. Instead of retreating into a bunker, the solo developer worked hand-in-hand with the community. Over the last eight months, player feedback has directly shaped:
Smarter, more aggressive AI that adapts to your team’s communication.
Polished puzzle mechanics that require actual coordination (and inevitably lead to screaming at your friends).
Quality-of-life updates that balanced the atmospheric dread with smooth, satisfying gameplay.
“The community has been the heartbeat of this game,” Embers shared in the announcement. “Without the thousands of players who braved the early builds, reported bugs, and shared their genuine scares, Storebound wouldn’t be the polished nightmare it is today. Version 1.0 is as much theirs as it is mine.”
What to Expect in Version 1.0
While Embers is keeping some secrets locked in the backroom until launch day, players can expect a massive influx of content when the clock strikes 1.0. The full release is set to bring:
New Levels & Environments:Explore areas of the store that were previously barricaded, each with its own twisted lore and layout.
Expanded Puzzle Logic: Fresh, randomised puzzles to keep even the most seasoned Early Access veterans on their toes.
The Ultimate Finale: A definitive conclusion to the eerie narrative underlying the store’s haunted existence.
More Monsters: New entities with unique hunting mechanics designed to divide and conquer your squad.
Grab Your Squad and Prep Your Flashlights
Whether you’ve been pulling shifts since day one or you’ve been waiting for the full package before diving in, July 16, 2026, is the day to mark on your calendar.
Storebound proves that indie horror is at its best when developers listen to the people playing in the dark. Gather your bravest friends (or the ones who scream the loudest) and get ready for the ultimate shift.
Storebound 1.0 launches July 16, 2026. Are you ready to clock in?
Virtual pilots, prepare for takeoff. Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe has officially dropped the launch details for ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE™, and the franchise’s highly anticipated return to the skies is closer than you think.
Whether you are a seasoned Strangereal veteran or a newcomer looking to pull off high-G turns, here is everything you need to know about the upcoming release date, pre-order perks, and the franchise’s first-ever Premium Ace Pass.
The Launch Window: When Can You Fly?
Mark your calendars and ready your flight suits. Bandai Namco has confirmed that the global release schedule will roll out in waves depending on how eager you are to get into the cockpit:
Early Access: 29 September 2026 (Available for Digital Deluxe Edition holders)
Official Global Launch: 2 October 2026
The game will be taking flight on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.
Welcome to Joker Flight: What We Know So Far
Developed by Project Aces and Bandai Namco Aces, ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE plunges players back into the beloved fictional universe of Strangereal. The campaign sets a cinematic, high-stakes stage: your homeland’s navy is shattered, the Federation of Central Usea is occupied following an invasion by the Republic of Sotoa, and you must step into the shoes of an elite pilot carrying the legendary, morale-boosting callsign “Wings of Theve.”
You won’t be flying solo. Throughout the campaign, you’ll be leading Joker Flight, a tight-knit squadron featuring:
Ellington “Professor” Baxter (No. 2, Major)
Tasha Seversky (No. 3)
William “Noise” Coster (No. 4, Captain)
Built on Unreal Engine 5 and utilising advanced cloud technology, the game promises photorealistic, multi-layered cloudscapes, intense giant weapon boss battles, and a massive online multiplayer mode featuring custom avatars and interactive air base lobbies.
Pre-Order Bonuses: Nostalgia Takes Flight
Bandai Namco is rewarding players who secure their copy early with a massive nod to franchise history. All digital pre-orders will include:
Playable Aircraft: The iconic F-14A.
A Blast From the Past: A digital port of the 2006 fan-favourite classic, ACE COMBAT ZERO: THE Belkan War (internet connection required to download).
Introducing the Premium Ace Pass
In a franchise first, Bandai Namco is introducing the Premium Ace Pass system to support the game’s expansive live-service elements and online multiplayer infrastructure.
While full seasonal details are still under wraps, the pass is designed to give pilots a steady stream of content, custom cosmetics, and aircraft variations to take into the brand-new cross-platform multiplayer modes.
Deluxe Edition Perk: Players who pick up the Digital Deluxe Edition won’t just get the 3-day early access on 29 September; it also comes bundled with a PREMIUM ACE PASS PLUS Voucher and an exclusive customizable cosmetic set to make your aircraft stand out in the online lobbies from day one.
Are you opting for early access or waiting for the general launch? Let us know which fighter jet you’ll be unlocking first!
