Gaming News Digest — June 30, 2026
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- Tekken 8 — A new gameplay trailer for Tekken 8 focuses on Bob Richards, who drops into the game on August 19, 2026, with three bonus costumes. The Season 3 Pass also includes Roger Jr. (fall) and Yujiro Hanma (winter). A Roger Jr. trailer will hit at EVO France on October 11, 2026.
- God Eater — God Eater creator Hiroshi Yoshimura acknowledged fan demand for a new game during a Famitsu stream, urging players to pester Bandai Namco directly. He said the team knows fans want a new entry, but no announcement yet, and God Eater remains a personal passion IP for him.
- Virtua Fighter Crossroads — A new Virtua Fighter Crossroads trailer reveals Bakunawa's killer Pai Chan hunts them in Vilasapara amid brutal attacks. It's a cinematic single-player adventure with two rule sets: classic standard and "Rebellion" mode with momentum mechanics, plus core systems like Break & Assault, Stun, and Flow Guard.
- The King of Fighters XV — The King of Fighters XV is getting a massive update on July 2, 2026. SNK dropped a gameplay teaser hinting at changes veterans can expect this week. The 2022 classic 2D fighter with 3v3 team battles is available on PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
- Brown Dust 2 — At Brown Dust 2's fan fest for the third anniversary in Taipei, they set up a zone where fans could touch the characters' butts. The main attraction was the interactive "Game Room" with physical character models you could actually touch, and in "Cabin Secrets" you peeked through a door's keyhole.
- Battlefield 6 — Battlefield 6 launches a player hunt with the Wet Work event, where everyone is both hunter and prey. Also added: Tactical Obliteration (a revamped bomb-defuse mode for small squads) and a simplified battle royale with bots for newbies, plus a melee weapon made from a bomb disposal robot's arm.
- EVO 2026 — At EVO 2026, the final fighter team for MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls was revealed: Blade, Loki, and Deadpool. The game now has 20 characters, open beta runs July 24-26 on PS5 and PC, and launches August 6.
- Barony — Pixel roguelike Barony is getting massive secret locations and nearly an hour of new music in a free update. New biomes include Ancient Fortress and Eternals' Keep, each with two secret levels, puzzles, and traps, plus more secrets added to Underworld, Hell, and Crystal areas.
- MARVEL Tokon: Fighting Souls — MARVEL Tokon: Fighting Souls gets an open beta July 24-26, 2026. A new trailer reveals the final Samurai Outriders squad: Deadpool, Loki, Blade, and Ghost Rider. It's a 2D fighter by Arc System Works with tag-team synergy and cinematic assists, launching August 6 on PS5 and PC.
- Rumor: Xbox pauses Game Pass deals — According to a rumor, Xbox has paused Game Pass deals with third-party developers. Head of Xbox Asha Sharma is overhauling business processes to boost profitability, and contract signings to add external games to the subscription have been temporarily halted as internal restructuring takes place.
- Bob rolls into Tekken 8 on August 19 — Bob rolls into Tekken 8 on August 19, bringing his signature speed and power plus his restaurant chain "Bob's Onigiri". Dubbed the "Onigiri Savior", he's now out to stop Kazuya. Season Pass holders get early access starting August 19, everyone else on August 24.
- Robo-Ky — Robo-Ky crashes into Guilty Gear: Strive on July 2 as the first fighter of Season 5, returning with a full body. His gimmick is the Electric Guage meter that powers up specials and ends with a self-destruct AoE blast, and his kit includes homing projectiles, an unblockable attack, and a temporary buff.
- Samsung, SK Hynix, Micron sued — Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron are back in hot water with a class action lawsuit claiming they fixed RAM prices and choked supply during "RAMageddon." Two of them have already pleaded guilty to this exact thing before.
- Lux and Samira coming to 2XKO — Lux and Samira are coming to 2XKO before the year ends, as revealed in a trailer at EVO 2026. Lux shows off her light magic and staff in fully playable form, while Samira only appears in a quick intro with her moveset still in the works. The free-to-play 2v2 fighter is out on PC, PS5, and Xbox without Russian localization.
- Syrian Warfare delisted then restored — Syrian Warfare was temporarily delisted from Steam over an expired digital signature that caused antivirus false positives. It was a pure technical issue, not politics; the devs submitted an updated build and the game was already restored. DLCs and third-party keys work fine.
- 2 hours of State of Decay 3 gameplay — YouTuber Brian Menard leaked early alpha footage of State of Decay 3 showing crafting, base building, and resource runs. Multiplayer is now server-based, allowing players to split up and explore different parts of the map. Launching in 2027 on PC, PS5, and Xbox with Russian text, day one on Game Pass.
- 75-80% of single-player AAA console sales go to PlayStation — According to reports, 75-80% of single-player AAA console sales go to PlayStation in the first month after release (excluding PC). Xbox sees stronger results with multiplayer shooters. Rumors of an 8-to-1 gap in favor of PS5 are likely exaggerated, but Sony is still massively ahead.
- Kenshiro drops into Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves — Kenshiro from Fist of the North Star is the final fighter in the second season pass of Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. He will wreck tyrants in arcade mode and team up with Terry and Mai in his own episode. Season 3 kicks off in July, and the game is available on PC, PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series with Russian text.
- Path of Exile 2 financial report — Grinding Gear Games shared the financial report for Path of Exile 2: 58.7% of revenue came from Steam, direct website sales brought 14%, while Epic Games Store managed a laughable 0.21%. The studio's yearly revenue hit NZ$526M.
- Sony stops selling consoles at a loss — Sony says it will no longer sell consoles at a loss, keeping hardware profitability a top priority despite rising component costs. The company confirmed that market conditions will shape the launch strategy for the next-gen PlayStation, whose price and release date remain undecided.
- Virtua Fighter Crossroads sinister killer revealed — Virtua Fighter Crossroads, developed by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, revealed a new gameplay trailer showcasing the mysterious "Bokunawa Killer", a new playable character key to the main story campaign. The game mixes fighting and beat-em-up genres with a cinematic adventure in the style of Yakuza, releasing in 2027 on PC and consoles.
- Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2 trailer — Trigger and Netflix dropped the first trailer for Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2, a standalone story with new characters in Night City. The new team includes director Ikarashi Kai and character designer Kanno Ichigo, with showrunner Bartosz Sztybor returning. Release this autumn on Netflix.
- Onimusha: Way of the Sword producer not scared — Capcom's producer on Onimusha: Way of the Sword isn't scared of the September release chaos, with the launch date set for September 25 surrounded by tons of AAA titles. The game's big draws are legendary samurai Musashi, fast-paced combat, and the instant-kill Issen mechanic, coming to PC, Xbox, PS5, and Nintendo Switch 2 with full Russian localization.
- Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 teaser — The new teaser trailer for Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 shows explosions, blood, and cyberpsychosis. The anime sequel by studio TRIGGER brings a brand-new story set in Night City, 10 episodes following four characters. Showrunner Bartosz Sztybor returns, with director Kai Ikarashi making his directorial debut. Release this autumn on Netflix.
- Sony says players accepted higher console prices — Sony says players have accepted higher console prices after the "RAMageddon", and sales are still on track despite the hike.
- Blizzard targets WoW freeshard — Blizzard is still on a private server crusade, another WoW freeshard just got slapped with a cease-and-desist. With Classic+ feeling imminent, the timing is wild.
- Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced graphics modes — Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced drops a PS5 Pro trailer and reveals all console graphics modes. On PS5 Pro: enhanced PSSR upscaling, extended ray tracing, and individual hair strands for Edward. On PS5 and Xbox Series: three modes: Quality (30 fps), Performance (60 fps), and Balance (40 fps, needs HDMI 2.1). Launches July 9 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series with Russian text.
- dbrand Companion Cube debacle — dbrand built a Companion Cube, sold it, but never asked Valve for permission. Now every order has been refunded, the whole thing is dead, becoming a case study in how enthusiasm can torch a passion project.
- Media: Destiny 2 killed by expensive support and Bungie's inept leadership — Forbes journalist Paul Tassi, citing an anonymous source, reported that Destiny 2 DLC production was so costly it was nearly impossible to recoup. When Bungie did turn a profit, they stumbled on bad management, with cash flowing into a project incubator (most died early) and a new 19,000 sq m office.
- Persona live-action series — Persona is getting a live-action series on Netflix, with 21 Laps and Story Kitchen teaming up. Christopher Monfette is set as writer, EP and showrunner. Toru Nakahara from SEGA is also producing. No word yet on whether it will adapt one game, several, or create a brand-new story.
- GTA 6 preorders go live — GTA 6 preorders went live this week with no new trailer, no gameplay reveal, no performance breakdown, just a handful of screenshots and the same teaser. People are buying on pure vibes, while analysts worry the game might not run as everyone hopes.
- Netflix's Persona live-action rumored — Netflix's Persona live-action is rumored, with 21 Laps Entertainment behind it. The streamer is reportedly adapting the iconic JRPG franchise, but right now it's all questions, no answers. Fans are already debating if it'll be a masterpiece or another misfire.
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 pre-order bonus digital-only — Physical media collectors, brace yourselves: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 pre-order main bonus is confirmed digital-only. The devs revealed the main pre-order perk will be strictly digital, continuing a tough month for disc lovers.
Steam deals
- The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth — The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is 90% off on Steam. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, HITMAN World of Assassination, Total War: WARHAMMER III, Euro Truck Simulator 2, and Cyberpunk 2077 are also heavily discounted.
Epic — free & deals
- The Curse 404 — The Curse 404 is 85% off on Epic Games Store. Other deals include The Casting of Frank Stone at 80% off, Treasure Hunt: Secret's End at 77% off, Industry Giant 4.0 at 75% off, Dungeons of Hinterberg at 70% off, and 63 Days at 69% off.
Spotlight
- Creatures Village — The adventure starts the moment you hatch your first Norn in the Nestery and explore the giant Creatures Village world together. These cuddly creatures have their own Digital DNA, brains, and biochemistry, they learn and think for themselves. Details
- Remove NC intro for Aion 2 — This mod removes the NC intro that plays when launching Aion 2 from the PURPLE launcher, taking you straight to action with no useless splash screens. Details
- Custom Competition Aliexpress Unique Figure Skating Dresses A — A link to custom figure skating dresses on Aliexpress. Details
- Shades of Sakura — Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of ancient Japan alongside three main heroines. Solve puzzles by drawing lines and connecting balls to progress through the story, with physics-based mechanics and lively Live2D animations. Details
