Gaming News Digest — June 21, 2026
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Remiella and Sigrid — Remiella and Sigrid have been officially announced as new agents in Zenless Zone Zero, arriving in update 3.1. Remiella is a pink-haired century-old Cavity Hunter with an Anomaly specialization and her own element, while Sigrid is an Ice Attack agent and the face of the Roscliffe Air Guard Department, with power nearly on par with Cavity Hunters.
Drunken Goddess Reflux — Drunken Goddess Reflux, a survival-roguellite mixing booze and Russian roulette, has three potential release dates: October 10, November 11, or December 12. The game features a script by Fuyuki Hayashi and an absurd drinking duel with a demoness named Femme Soule.
GTA 6 — GTA 6 fans are literally counting the alligator's teeth on the cover art, noticing it has only 60 teeth instead of the expected 74-80. Jokes about Cyberpunk 2077 and theories about the water hiding teeth or the gator being young are flooding Reddit.
Persona 6 — Australia has rated Persona 6 M for violence, strong language, and nudity. Atlus is still busy with Persona 4 Revival, so no P6 news is expected soon; the game is set in modern Japan with a calendar system and social sim elements.
Rockstar — Rockstar officially declined to comment on the Trump GTA-style collage, leading to suspicions that Take-Two CEO Zelnick may have bought the 47th US president for free advertising. The White House and Health Secretary RFK Jr. parodied GTA 6's cover art, but Rockstar remained silent.
Wuthering Waves 3.5 — The Wuthering Waves 3.5 stream is set for June 26 at 14:00 MSK on Twitch and YouTube. Kuro Games has already released a teaser showcasing the new 5-star character Yang Yang.
The Witcher 4 — The Witcher 4 is CD Projekt Red's shot at redemption after the messy Cyberpunk 2077 launch. The studio admits trust was broken and is now focusing on active development of The Witcher 4, along with Cyberpunk 2, a mysterious IP Hadar, and a massive expansion for The Witcher 3.
Dune: Awakening — Dune: Awakening is launching a closed beta on PS5 from June 25-29, with sign-ups open to everyone under NDA. The technical test focuses on controls, combat, and progression, with a console release scheduled for September.
Pragmata — In Pragmata, the android girl's cuteness was monitored by an all-female team called Diana Police, ensuring her movement and voice felt natural. The actress was told to sound like a real kid, resulting in a fully alive character that players are already attached to.
Path of Exile — Path of Exile brings back Trial of the Ancestors as a three-week event starting June 26, featuring 19 unique Ascendancy classes, fresh tattoos, and tournaments in the Karui afterlife. All modes are included, and silver coins and tattoos return.
Dark Carnival — Dark Carnival clues and a hidden Axe easter egg have been found in Dota 2 files. A secret buff triggers if Axe and Ringmaster are on opposite teams, though it does nothing yet, hinting at an upcoming event.
DAVE THE DIVER — DAVE THE DIVER devs addressed In the Jungle DLC issues, fixing game-breaking bugs and translation mishaps. They are patching achievements and Chinese localization, promising to keep players updated.
Season 39 — Season 39, "Shadows of the Nephalem," starts in Diablo III on June 26, bringing back the shadow clone mechanic from Season 22. Kanai's Cube gets a fourth slot, and players can earn cosmetics from Season 15, a pet, and an extra stash tab.
MECCHA CHAMELEON — Co-op game MECCHA CHAMELEON sold 5 million copies in 10 days at just $6 each, made by a solo dev with no publisher. The game's painting mechanic has made it a hit with streamers, and the dev promises new content.
Spellcasters Chronicles — Spellcasters Chronicles officially shut down on June 19, just three months into Early Access, with servers going offline.
Stellaris — Stellaris turns 10, and the devs celebrate with a free weekend for newcomers. The game has evolved massively over a decade, with recent patches like 4.0 Phoenix and 4.4 Pegasus adding depth.
Claude Guillemot — Claude Guillemot, co-founder of Ubisoft and Chairman of Guillemot Corporation, died Friday when his light aircraft crashed near La Baule, France. Firefighters confirmed two fatalities.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword — Onimusha: Way of the Sword may launch September 4th to avoid clashing with GTA 6 and other heavy hitters. Retailers leaked the date, but Capcom hasn't confirmed.
Jade Shadows: Constellations — Warframe devs released Jade Shadows: Constellations, a new soundtrack with heavy rock riffs and choir parts, along with a Warframe x UNFD playlist. The music is available on multiple streaming platforms.
Adin Ross — Streamer Adin Ross will pay $250,000 to anyone who leaks him an early copy of GTA 6. He also plans to launch his own GTA Online server where players can earn a full salary, though Rockstar hasn't commented.
Axle — Axle in Apex Legends is getting nerfed in patch 29.1, as devs admit they overtuned the new legend. Other legends like Mad Maggie, Valkyrie, and Conduit are also adjusted, while Pathfinder and Seer are buffed.
Prologue: Go Wayback! — Prologue: Go Wayback!, from the creator of PUBG, has been canceled and is now completely free to grab. The farewell patch adds new systems and items, and the team is looking for partners.
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis — Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis is coming, along with a mini-documentary premiering June 22. The game is a modern reimagining of the classic 1996 title on Unreal Engine 5.
Enlisted — Enlisted dropped its biggest update, Operation Neptune, focusing on the Normandy landings with new maps and vehicles. Tank turrets can fly off, and ray tracing has been optimized.
5.0.16 — Blizzard dropped balance patch 5.0.16 for StarCraft 2, but players are mad because it ignores the demand to revert the starting workers nerf from 12 to 8. Reddit is in an uproar.
sixth — Kenshiro from Fist of the North Star is coming to Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves as the sixth DLC fighter of Season 2, dropping in June 2026. SNK faithfully recreated his classic design and moves.
Halo: Campaign Evolved — Halo: Campaign Evolved is coming to PS5 on December 14, 2026, but it's single-player only with no multiplayer or co-op. The lack of online mode is a disappointment for squad gamers.
God Save Birmingham — Ocean Drive Studio released new details on God Save Birmingham ahead of its closed beta June 22-29. Combat has faster animations and new melee weapons, while survival includes raising chickens and realistic weather.
Call of Duty: Black Ops — Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops 2 are coming to PS4 and PS5 as plain ports, not remasters, in July 2026. Multiplayer fate is unclear, but fans are hyped for the return.
Steam deals
Steam Discounts — Today's Steam deals include up to 90% off on Dead Space, theHunter: Call of the Wild, Sid Meier's Civilization VI, Batman: Arkham Knight, Stellaris, and Oxygen Not Included.
Epic — free & deals
Epic Games Discounts — Today's Epic Games deals include up to 93% off on The Divine Invasion, RPG Maker 3D Character Converter, Burnout Paradise Remastered, The Saboteur, Sim City 3000 Unlimited, and 112 Operator.
Spotlight
Just Hero — A classic platformer about a green man in a hat destined to become a hero, featuring an intricate plot, betrayal, revenge, and memory loss. The game offers many levels, extreme difficulty, and a suffering atmosphere. Details
Simple Realistic mod for Far Cry 5 — This mod tweaks color correction and visual fidelity to keep the game looking simple and realistic. Details
Prusa i3 MK4 — The Prusa i3 MK4 with the Galaxy Black MK4S upgrade is available for purchase. Details
Crazy Buggy Racing — A racing game set in deserts, jungles, snowy peaks, and city streets, where you collect coins, destroy obstacles, and earn bonuses. Features include trampoline jumps, rooftop riding, and a survival challenge. Details
