Gaming News Digest — June 20, 2026
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Pragmata — Capcom's Pragmata received a free Father's Day update adding the Scribble Suit for Hugh. The game's director formed an all-female "Diana Police" team to ensure the heroine's voice acting feels natural and not overly cutesy.
Persona 6 — The Steam page for Persona 6 leaked plot details involving occult incidents and urban legends in a modern Japanese city. The game is a standalone story with new characters, coming to PC, PS5, and Xbox Series with no release date yet.
Titan Quest II — Grimlore Games released the biggest update yet for Titan Quest II, Chapter 4: Wild Lands, adding new quests, biomes, dungeons, and a level cap increase to 55. The update also includes Russian localization and a loot filter.
Persona 4 Revival — Atlus detailed gameplay improvements for Persona 4 Revival, including save anywhere in dungeons, shared XP across the party, and a new Prime Time combo gauge. The remake launches February 18, 2027 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series, with 19 minutes of gameplay shown.
State of Decay 3 — 72 minutes of raw early alpha gameplay for State of Decay 3 leaked online, running on Unreal Engine 5. The full zombie survival game is set for a 2027 release.
Escape from Tarkov — Battlestate Games revealed a roadmap for Escape from Tarkov, starting with a Blackout event in July and patch 1.1.0 launching the first season. Later updates include a Lighthouse rework, Unity 6 switch, and FSR 4.0.
Witchfire — Witchfire finally got Russian localization and the massive Revelations update, adding a new region, dungeon, farming hub, and more. The game is in Early Access with a full release planned for this year.
Bloodborne on PS5 — A modder achieved native 4K at 30 FPS or 100-120 FPS at 1080p on PS5 by forcing max clocks and using unused RAM. Digital Foundry confirmed Sony could have done this with a system update.
GTA 6 — The release date of November 19, 2026 disappeared from the GTA 6 website, sparking delay fears, but it's likely just marketing. Pre-orders start June 25, and an 8-second video showed a sunset panorama of Vice City.
Destiny 2 — Insiders revealed that Destiny 2's shutdown after 11 years is due to financial losses, not a Sony vendetta. Up to 50% of Bungie staff face layoffs, and Destiny 3 is impossible for now.
Assassin's Creed Hexe — Assassin's Creed Hexe is reportedly targeting a June 2027 release, featuring witches and sorcery in the darkest entry yet. Development is rough, but horror fans are excited.
11 bit studios — 11 bit studios laid off 20 employees as part of restructuring, but current projects like The Thaumaturge DLC and Frostpunk 2 DLC remain on track. Total staff is now 265.
Crimson Desert — Crimson Desert update 1.12.00 added yard decoration with nearly 60 craftable items, new mounts for Damiana and Unka, and bug fixes. No main story quests, but housing customization is extensive.
inZOI — Life simulator inZOI update 0.9.0 introduced interactive schools, cheating, car crashes, and boutiques. Teens can get expelled, and adults can spark family scandals.
Steam Controller — Demand for the Steam Controller is so high that Valve is pushing some orders to 2027. Pre-orders show wait times extending into next year.
Forza Horizon 6 — Forza Horizon 6 launched the Horizon Decades series, starting with the 80s, offering rare cars like the 1993 Porsche 911 Turbo S Leichtbau as rewards. Players can earn points to unlock vehicles.
Bobby Prince — Bobby Prince, the composer of the original Doom soundtrack, passed away at 81. His work was inducted into the US National Recording Registry in May 2026.
Manor Lords — Manor Lords is getting a massive patch reworking villager behavior, logistics, construction, and battles. Bug fixes and AI upgrades are also included.
Two Point Museum — Two Point Museum got a Dave the Diver crossover, adding a sushi bar, dive spots, and aquarium decor. A free weekend and 33% discount are available until June 22.
Gaming market — The gaming market topped $200 billion for the first time in 2025, reaching $201.6 billion. Mobile dominates with 56% of revenue, while PC saw its biggest growth ever.
Borderlands 4 — Gearbox revealed plans for Borderlands 4, including a paid Bounty Pack 3 on June 25 and a free endgame raid on June 26. A second DLC character arrives in September 2026.
Steam deals
Steam Discounts — Today's Steam deals include The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt at 90% off, Wreckfest at 80% off, Hearts of Iron IV at 70% off, Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition at 70% off, Stellaris at 70% off, and Dragon Age: The Veilguard at 70% off.
Epic — free & deals
Epic Games Discounts — Today's Epic Games deals include Spirit Catcher 93' at 90% off, The Curse 404 at 85% off, Mass Effect 3 N7 Digital Deluxe Edition at 80% off, The Seven Enchantments at 80% off, Schoolteacher Simulator at 70% off, and Dungeons of Hinterberg at 70% off.
Spotlight
Omega Crafter — An open-world survival craft game where you program a sidekick to automate tasks and defeat enemies. The game is in Early Access with a full release planned. Details
Better Payable Upgrade for Kingdom Two Crowns — This mod tweaks upgrade prices, build times, and next-tier items for more reasonable comfort. It now supports co-op and online modes. Details
Marvel Legends Series X-Force X-23 & Warpath — A Best Buy exclusive two-figure set featuring X-23 and Warpath from the Marvel Legends line. Details
KRUM - Edge Of Darkness — A brutal fantasy action game with a unique combat system based on timed strikes and parries. Fight through enemies and bosses to avenge your loved ones. Details
Car Dealership Simulator — A business simulation where you buy, clean, and sell cars while managing customer respect and dealership cleanliness. Details
