Gaming News Digest — June 24, 2026
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Capcom Spotlight — A 30-minute Capcom Spotlight stream kicks off June 26 at 00:00 MSK, featuring the Blade's Path DLC for Onimusha and more. Rumors suggest the launch might shift from late September to early September due to competition. The stream will be available on YouTube, Twitch, and X with subtitles in 13 languages.
OD - KNOCK — Hideo Kojima revealed that nobody believed in his horror concept OD - KNOCK except Phil Spencer. Conceived while working on the first Death Stranding, the game was turned down by many until Xbox Game Studios stepped in. Kojima claims the game will push horror beyond its limits.
Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader — Owlcat Games added its launcher to Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader but removed it the next day after backlash. The developers admitted they heard the community and rolled back to the version without the launcher. The launcher is shelved for now.
Krafton — Krafton is bringing five games to gamescom 2026, including a new PUBG Studios title in a cyber-noir setting and an open-world story shooter from Neon Giant. The expo runs August 26-30.
The Elder Scrolls 6 — Todd Howard admitted The Elder Scrolls 6 is "taking its sweet time" amid rumors of layoffs at Bethesda. Most of BGS is working on it, but production has dragged on. A proper reveal is likely at The Game Awards in December.
The Devil Within: Satgat — From the creators of The Devil Within: Satgat comes 7 Trials, a co-op roguelike action game for four players. Developed by Newcore Games, it features procedurally generated trials and epic boss fights. It's coming to PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Nicolas Cage — Nicolas Cage is hitting Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone as part of the Summer of Action event dropping June 25. The premium pass unlocks him as an operator, while the free track brings dual melee weapons and the iconic AN-94.
Deltarune Chapter 5 — Deltarune Chapter 5 launches June 24 with a global simultaneous unlock, meaning everyone returns to Hometown at the exact same moment. Get ready for the chaos.
MUDANG: Two Hearts — Korean studio EVR, maker of MUDANG: Two Hearts, has been declared bankrupt. After massive layoffs and dried-up funding, development has completely stopped. The project nicknamed "Korean Splinter Cell" is dead.
Sea of Thieves — Xbox announced a live-action Sea of Thieves film and a Gears of War origin story from Netflix. Todd Howard also teased new locations in Fallout season 3. Over a dozen projects are in the works.
GTA 6 — The GTA 6 soundtrack rumor turned out to be a lie orchestrated by scammer Dmitry Lavrutov. Meanwhile, pre-orders begin June 25 alongside the third gameplay trailer.
Path of Exile 2 — Path of Exile 2 builds can now be loaded directly from the official website, with automatic sync on PC and consoles. No more manual file downloads needed.
EA — EA hits another round of mass layoffs affecting HR, customer support, security, and IT. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia's PIF is buying a 93.4% stake in EA, with an EU antitrust verdict due by July 22.
GTA 6 Russian translation — GTA 6 will get an official Russian text translation, already in the works according to blogger Andrey Apanasik. Rockstar is hinting with Russian game page and subtitles, but dubbing remains unconfirmed.
Fellowship — Season 3 of Fellowship is here, introducing Gunde, a bleed-stacking hero, the blood-crazed Heskir faction, and a full loot system overhaul. Dungeons have been spiced up with seasonal challenges and Discord integration.
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide — Warhammer 40,000: Darktide just got a massive update with the long-awaited Skitarii class and shielded new enemies. The Relics in Ruins event lets players snatch relics and earn exclusive rewards.
Frostpunk 2 — Frostpunk 2 gets a massive expansion, Breach of Trust, dropping players into New London's fight against a volcano and endless winter. It features a new storyline, five factions, and a Volcano Night mode.
Guilty Gear: Strive — Guilty Gear: Strive has surpassed 4 million players. Arc System Works released a thank-you art, and Season 5 is live with Jam Kuradoberi already in, Robo-Ky coming by summer's end.
Tom Holland and Zendaya — Tom Holland and Zendaya are huge fans of Marvel's Spider-Man, and Insomniac invited them to visit their HQ. Zendaya joked that Holland tries to help her play, but she prefers to go it alone.
MECCHA CHAMELEON — MECCHA CHAMELEON tops the Steam sales chart again for a second straight week. The top 10 includes Cyberpunk 2077, Path of Exile 2, and Forza Horizon 6.
Mortal Shell 2 — 500,000 gamers jumped into the Mortal Shell 2 beta, and the devs are blown away by the response. The demo is still live on Steam, with full launch expected in 2026.
THQ Nordic — THQ Nordic drops its summer showcase on August 7 at 22:00 MSK, featuring Titan Quest II, Wreckfest 2, and long-awaited release dates.
Steam Machine — Analysts say the Steam Machine's high price tag makes it a niche device. The cheapest 512GB model without a controller is $1,049, and experts agree it won't go mainstream due to memory crisis and AI boom.
Cyberpunk 2077 — Cyberpunk 2077 and its DLC Phantom Liberty jumped into Steam's top 10 thanks to their biggest discount ever. Meanwhile, Meccha Chameleon keeps crushing it with 7M+ copies sold.
Stranger Than Heaven — Stranger Than Heaven was originally planned as a trilogy, but RGG Studio crammed all content into one game spanning 50 years and five cities. Release is January 15, 2027.
Cresata — Shatter Flask Games and Rocket Panda Games announced Cresata, a 2.5D fantasy action-platformer. You play as an inventor seeking revenge, with fast-paced combat and pixel art. Release in 2027.
Marvel's Blade — Todd Howard confirms Marvel's Blade is alive, having seen recent builds. Despite rumors, Arkane Lyon is working on it. Release date TBD.
Geltek Cyber Team — Geltek Cyber Team will represent Russia at the MLBB Women's Invitational 2026. The team qualified through regional qualifiers and has only existed since March.
Nicolas Cage in Call of Duty — Nicolas Cage joins Call of Duty as an operator playing himself, dropping June 25 with new maps and weapons. This is the last crossover as devs want to return to a more serious tone.
Skitarius Tech-Priest — The Skitarius Tech-Priest class is now available in Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, with heavy customization and a servo-skull. Available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Game Pass.
Apex Legends — Apex Legends devs declared open season on cheaters with the second half of the Overclocked season. They patched speed-hacks and server-crash exploits, urging players to report suspicious users.
SAW: Genesis — Bloober Team dropped a gameplay trailer for SAW: Genesis, an asymmetrical horror where three players face off against The Judge. The Judge sets traps in a procedurally generated maze. PC-only via Steam.
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 — A decade later, Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 is finally announced. Bandai Namco aims to one-up Kakarot's battles. Details soon.
RuneScape: Dragonwilds — RuneScape: Dragonwilds adds Umbral Sands, quicksand, and the dragon general Fuzan. Survive the deadly sun and grind rare loot.
ExeKiller — The stylish cyberpunk-western ExeKiller is officially picked up by 505 Games. The project is alive after the previous publisher bailed. Release on PC and consoles when ready.
Baldur's Gate 3 — Larian dropped 20 previously PC-only mods on Baldur's Gate 3 consoles, including half-elves, half-orcs, subraces, and new game modes.
CULTIC — The acclaimed boomer shooter CULTIC hits consoles July 23 for $19.98, including both chapters and survival mode. Solo dev Jason Smith delivers one of the best retro shooters.
MUDANG: Two Hearts canceled — Korean action game MUDANG: Two Hearts is officially canceled after studio EVR Studio declared bankrupt. The game promised tactical stealth with a Korean aesthetic.
The Blood of Dawnwalker — The Blood of Dawnwalker got updated system requirements from CD Projekt RED vets. Minimum requires GTX 1060, recommended RTX 4060. Release September 3.
Blue Archive — Ex-Blue Archive devs dropped a new trailer for Astrae Oratio, a "New Urban Magic RPG" with gameplay and swimsuits. Coming to mobile and PC.
SAND: Raiders of Sophie — SAND: Raiders of Sophie just dropped into Early Access on Steam, a PvPvE extraction shooter set in space Austria-Hungary. 21% off for two weeks.
AI hurting game sales — AI is hurting game sales, and numbers prove it. Players are voting with their wallets, and sales are taking a hit.
Kortz Center Heist — Kortz Center Heist is coming to GTA Online this July, a museum robbery in the style of a Guy Ritchie film. Go solo or with a crew.
Ubisoft — Ubisoft scales back new Ghost Recon to hit deadlines. Insider reports Project OVR is in trouble, with features slashed to start beta in November.
Fable Russian localization — The Fable Russian localization petition was nuked by moderation bots after a spam raid. The Xbox Player Voice system proved fragile.
Sonic — Sonic turns 35 today, and SEGA & Jersey Jack Pinball revealed a pinball machine starring the blue blur.
Lords of the Fallen 2 — Lords of the Fallen 2 officially moved from fall 2026 to Q1 2027 to avoid the GTA 6 train wreck. CI Games brought in a dedicated Gameplay Feedback Team.
CD Projekt RED — CD Projekt shareholders voted to rename the parent company to CD Projekt RED, making the studio's iconic name official.
Battlefield — Battlefield devs are betting on a new indie engine, ditching the usual giants.
Fable reboot — Fable reboot launches February 23, 2027, and the collector's edition is already sold out.
Steam deals
STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor — Get STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor at 80% off. Also on sale: EA SPORTS FC 26, Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition, Hearts of Iron IV at 75% off, Blasphemous 2 at 70% off, and Oxygen Not Included.
Epic — free & deals
The Casting of Frank Stone — Epic Games offers The Casting of Frank Stone at 80% off, along with The Saboteur, Rustler - Grand Theft Horse, Poly Plaza ULTIMATE, Mass Effect (2007) at 75% off, and Star Wars Outlaws at 70% off.
Spotlight
Disc Space — Compete in multiplayer Ultimate Frisbee with up to 10 players online. Choose a specialization and throw the disc into the opponent's zone. Details
Elden Ring Wylder PVC statue — A cute collectible model doll for fans of Elden Ring. Details
A Date with Death 2 REMNANTS Demo Japanese Language Pack — Unofficial mod for personal use. Use at your own risk. Details
Share — Left without hope in the backyard of civilization, you find a house on a hill. Give them everything and try to stay alive 'til dawn. Details
