Gaming News Digest — July 19, 2026
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Final Fantasy 14 Mobile — The mobile version of Final Fantasy 14 is being cancelled before its global launch, with Chinese servers shutting down. The main FF14 continues with the Evercold expansion, but the mobile project failed to gain traction.
StarCraft 2 — Blizzard shocked the StarCraft 2 community with a radical Terran buff after 16 years, reducing the Command Center cost from 400 to 300 minerals. Experts call it the biggest shift since Legacy of the Void, and players are outraged, suspecting the change makes other early-game tactics obsolete.
Arknights: Endfield — Patch 1.4 "Homecoming" arrived on July 16, adding story quests, two new zones, personal gear, gas tech, two new characters (Arcane & Liino), and a seasonal mode.
The Elder Scrolls 6 — Todd Howard is actively working on the game, which already has a playable build being tested. Bethesda switched to Creation Engine 3, but massive Xbox layoffs have raised concerns about quality.
Battlefield 6 — Naval combat returns in Season 4 "REDSEC" starting July 21, featuring the new map Tsuru Reef and a Naval Warfare mode. Update 1.4.1.0 brings hundreds of fixes.
Norland — The colony sim received an Event Director system that dynamically manages events, with over 60 possible events per in-game day. The update also revamped politics, balance, and prices.
Gallipoli — The historical WWI shooter launches August 20 with crossplay, revamped movement, and tactical dust clouds. It includes medic and machine-gunner roles and full cross-platform support.
Fallout 76 — A massive autumn update is on the public PTS, revamping the legendary system with tweaked prices, more Scrip from dismantling, and reduced Legendary Module weight. New seasonal events and challenges are also coming.
Skyrim — Skyrim has sold 65 million copies, tying with The Witcher 3. Todd Howard confirmed the milestone, placing both in the top 10 best-selling games ever.
Marathon — Game director Joseph Ziegler has left the project, with veteran designer Del Chafe III taking over. The game's concept remains unchanged despite the departure and recent layoffs.
Mahou Arms — After six years in Early Access, the anime slash 'em up finally leaves on July 27, 2026. The 1.0 update adds three story chapters, new boss fights, drone racing, cyber-hacking, and full Russian localization.
Vaultbreakers — The isometric extraction shooter is testing PvE and Russian localization for the first time from July 22-26. Two co-op modes are available, with PvP postponed.
Assassin's Creed Shadows — The game has been cracked by hacker voices38 using classic methods, despite rumors of abandonment due to tough DRM. Players can now access the full game for free until a patch.
Mistfall Hunter — The Gylden Rush event returns with real prizes, including a gaming PC (Intel Ultra 9, 64GB RAM, RTX 5080), a Razer Basilisk V3 Pro mouse, and an exclusive badge.
SAND: Raiders of Sophie — Developers answered community questions, revealing an anti-cheat overhaul, Trampler capture return, smarter matchmaking, and no forced wipes. Female characters are still in progress.
Dark and Darker — Season 10 launched with a full wipe and nearly 40 new abilities, including new magic, artifacts, a parry system, and class reworks. The first two weeks are Solo Self Found.
The Midnight Walkers — The extraction shooter is losing players and being reworked into a PvE action game with solo and co-op support, as maintaining live servers became impossible.
Moss: The Forgotten Relic — The complete Quill saga is now available in one game on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. It bundles both award-winning chapters.
Wuthering Waves: Elysium — Kuro Games announced an animated series and a new animation division, aiming to expand the franchise into a global media franchise.
Active Matter — Respawns are being reworked so that secure containers don't vanish instantly, and teammates can revive you with all loot. Portable respawn beacons and rented kits are also coming.
ARC Raiders — Fans are baffled that ARC Raiders refuses to add a PvE mode, despite almost every other extraction shooter doing so. Embark Studios remains committed to hardcore PvP.
Hellraiser: Revival — New details reveal two new factions: the Scarlet Church fanatics and the Unworthy. The game launches October 8 with earthly weapons and Lament Configuration powers.
Deceive Inc — The game survives with community-run servers after Sweet Bandits' shutdown. A new team rebuilt the backend for player-hosted dedicated servers.
Dragonkin: The Banished — Endgame content sends hunters to Purgatory for Ravenous Weapons, accessible only once after the story. Inside, three islands with waves of enemies and deadly curses await.
Solo Leveling: ARISE — The Shadow Era update introduces Shadow Monarch without gacha, new transformation mechanics, and a rotational challenge mode. New heroine Chung Ye-rim is also added.
Jennifer English — The actress, known for Shadowheart in Baldur's Gate 3, has dropped out of Tides of Annihilation due to personal health reasons.
Soulmask — A massive building overhaul next week simplifies construction with a Building Mode that allows instant building if resources are available. Old methods remain.
Cozy Marbles — The cozy marble track builder launches August 20, featuring spiral, trampoline, loop, and anti-gravity tracks. It includes racing mode and Twitch integration.
God of War: Laufey — Actress Deborah Ann Woll responded to haters, saying she's confident in the project's quality and unaffected by criticism. The game will get a physical release.
ARTIUS: Pure Imagination — The colorful platformer launches in early 2027, following four creators restoring inspiration. A demo is available on Steam with Russian text.
Wildgate — The game celebrates its first anniversary but will receive only minor fixes going forward. Freebies and gameplay updates are coming July 22.
Roman Sands RE: Build — The surreal visual novel horror launches September 16, with a protagonist at a resort before a sudden shift to an abandoned lab. A demo is available.
Call of Duty Movie — The director revealed a link to Modern Warfare at Fanatics Fest, shedding light on the project after nearly a year of silence.
Vision Quench — The co-op shooter launches in Q1 2027, with four players climbing a tower in search of the "Raffle Code". Features include procedural worlds and proximity voice chat.
Steam Machine — Valve stated the Steam Machine won't get cheaper soon due to memory crisis and AI demand. The device starts at $1,049, but Valve emphasizes its role in promoting SteamOS.
Epic — free & deals
Epic Games discounts — Today's deals include -95% on Umm Oyoun, -90% on Turbo Rivals The Green Light, -85% on Mega Carrier Simulator, -80% on PLANET ALPHA, and -70% on Maquette.
Spotlight
Space Beast Terror Fright (Steam) — You play as a Marine in a procedurally generated spacecraft infested with Beasts. Retrieve DataCores, overload the reactor, and reach the Airlock within 90 seconds. Smart door management is key. Details
Ukrainian localization for Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power — The third chapter of the beloved series now speaks Ukrainian, a pure win for fans. Details
Daisy Car Heavy Armored Vehicle MOC set — Build your own armored ride with this building block set including figures and bricks. Details
Home Design 3D (Steam) — Update adds dormer windows and 600+ new textures, plus VR export. Draw floor plans, customize, and explore in real-time 3D. Details
Supermarket Together (Steam) — Run a supermarket with up to 16 players or solo. Unlock franchises, manage over 300 products, and handle cleaning and shoplifters. Details
