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Gaming News Digest — June 19, 2026

Top news

GTA 6 — Rockstar confirmed pre-orders open June 25, with the game launching November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series. The cover art was revealed, and analysts predict 45 million day-one sales.

Vampire Survivors — The developers threatened to cancel the Fortnite crossover after Epic Games announced it, citing AI-related drama. Poncle studio hit back hours later, putting the collaboration at risk.

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced — The remake has gone gold and releases July 9, 2026. Ubisoft confirmed no missable achievements, with 49 new ones and no multiplayer trophies.

Grand Theft Auto 6 — Pre-orders open June 25 across all platforms, with a November 2026 release date locked in. The hype is at full throttle as Rockstar revealed the cover art.

Persona 6 — A Steam page went live, allowing wishlisting. The game is described as a perfect entry point for newcomers, launching on PC, PS5, Xbox Series, and Game Pass with Russian subtitles.

Steam Next Fest — Thousands of demos are now available, including DUST FRONT RTS, Valor Mortis, and Первая Blood. These are must-try titles for fans of post-apocalyptic RTS, first-person soulslikes, and unique mechanics.

Warframe — The Jade Shadows: Constellations update dropped, featuring a shonen-anime-style story quest where The Stalker tries to stop a fight between his two sons. New content includes Sirius and Orion.

Star Wars Outlaws — Ubisoft is giving free access for five days via a Ubisoft+ Premium trial from June 18 to 23, 2026. Players can dive into the open-world adventure and hundreds of other titles.

Diablo 4 — Blizzard will address criticism with a stream on Season 14 on June 23, covering class balance, revamped mythic items, the Tower, and leaderboards. Watching 30 minutes on Twitch grants rewards.

The Blood of Dawnwalker — The creator is already planning a sequel, with saves from the first game carrying over and affecting the story. Rebel Wolves is building an epic saga.

Capcom — No plans for a Resident Evil 5 remake, as per insider Dusk Golem. The studio is focused on remakes of Code: Veronica, Zero, and the first game.

Genshin Impact — Sandrone arrives on July 1 as a 5-star Cryo claymore user with the new Stellar Conductor reaction. Her Fagio auto-turret is a powerful addition.

Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era — Update 0.80.24 remembers army formations per hero, auto-applying in neutral fights. PvP remains fixed, making the strategy game smarter.

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 — A suit from the upcoming film "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" will be added on July 28. Insomniac Games announced the collaboration ahead of the movie's July 31 premiere.

Overwatch — Season Into the Tiger's Den introduced Shion, the first playable female omnic with high mobility. Developers had to explain her design after backlash from some fans.

Destiny 3 — Despite a player spike to 160K after the Destiny 2 finale, Bungie has no plans for a sequel. Insider Paul Tassi confirmed the studio is not greenlighting Destiny 3.

Meccha Chameleon — The Japanese indie sold 3 million copies in its first week with zero advertising spend. Peak concurrent players hit 209K+, and the second million came in just two days.

Palworld — The PR head confirmed the studio won't use generative AI, stating gamers don't want it. Artists love their jobs and replacing them with AI is not an option.

Dark Souls 2 — Modder Yui is nearly done with a seamless co-op mod, but admits it's one of the toughest projects due to the game's unique engine. The mod is highly anticipated.

System Shock 3 — Warren Spector said the sequel's fate rests with Tencent after layoffs at OtherSide Entertainment. He no longer controls development.

Once Human — Open beta started on PS5, PS5 Pro, and Xbox Series with crossplay, five scenarios, and hardcore PvP. There is a player cap, so early access is recommended.

Elliot: The Millennium Tales — Square Enix's HD-2D action-RPG released today, scoring 79 on Metacritic. It features deep combat and visuals but a mediocre story.

Dota 2 — Valve limited spectating of high-ranked matches (8500+ MMR) to protect top players' data. The change affects the "Watch Game" option.

Street Fighter 6 — Gameplay of Yasmin, a new fighter from the Philippines using eskrima and silat, was released. She drops on August 3.

Dave the Diver — The In the Jungle DLC was released, sending Dave to a jungle village with a grill bar and freshwater lake exploration.

State of Decay 3 — Over an hour of gameplay was shown, set years into a blood plague outbreak. Players manage a community in a zombie survival world.

Crusader Kings 3 — The By God Alone DLC focuses on theocracy, allowing players to play as the Pope or archbishops. It adds Ecumenical Councils and the Great Schism.

Final Fantasy VII Revelation — The director played the game 40 times and cried every time at a key scene. The game releases spring 2027 on multiple platforms.

Garfield: Escape from Monday — A trailer showed Garfield in a veggie nightmare, with platforming and costumes granting skills. Release is September 24 on PC and consoles, with no Russian localization.

Steam deals

Mass Effect Legendary Edition — 92% off. theHunter: Call of the Wild — 90% off. STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor — 80% off. NBA 2K26, Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition — 70% off. Stellaris — 70% off.

Epic — free & deals

Dragon Age II: Ultimate Edition — 90% off. The Curse 404 — 85% off. Megapolis Poly Plaza ULTIMATE — 80% off. Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare 2: Deluxe Edition — 70% off. Mirrors Edge — 65% off.

Spotlight

The Darkness II — A custom ReShade preset massively improves visuals, using the best shaders for a better experience. Details

Naruto: Shippuden Series Battle Against Akatsuki Themed Figure — A discussion on an Instagram post about an Akatsuki-themed figure. Details

LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 — Based on the last three books and final four films, featuring heroic adventures from Privet Drive to Hogwarts. Details

Eremidia - Archivist's Curse — A grid-based tactical combat game set in the Great Library, where you must beat The Chessmaster. Features two modes and dozens of companions. Details

Gaming News Digest — June 18, 2026: Steam & Epic Deals

Top news

  • Wuthering Waves is backporting Unreal Engine 5.8 tech, upgrading the Rover's model with detailed hair and translucent fabric. source
  • CounterSide is shutting down completely in August but will be reborn in a new form after August 26, 2026. source
  • Zenless Zone Zero update 3.0 is here with Season 3, featuring a massive floating city. source
  • Zenless Zone Zero is now on Steam with the 3.0 update, but the Steam version opens the default launcher. source
  • Diablo Immortal anniversary update "The Bloodied Jewel" adds the Warlock class and the port town Lut Gholein. source
  • Insider: Xbox let Ninja Theory announce Senua to attract investors before selling the studio. source
  • Crimson Desert's big DLC draws on Black Desert MMORPG experience, hinting at an online mode. source
  • Black Myth: Wukong has sold 30 million copies, faster than Elden Ring. source
  • Ghostrunner creators dropped a demo of the horror-soulslike Valor Mortis at Steam Next Fest. source
  • Black Myth: Wukong has sold over 30 million copies, with over half from overseas. source
  • STALCRAFT rebranded to STALZONE after failing to trademark the name. source
  • Marathon faces a disastrous new season, with free weekends and simplified progression. source
  • Luna Abyss entire team laid off less than a month after release. source
  • Luna Abyss dev team laid off, studio Kwalee Labs shutting down. source
  • Ubisoft gave Assassin's Creed Shadows a final update and admitted fan concerns. source
  • The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu demo released at Steam Next Fest, co-op cosmic horror in the jungle. source
  • Forza Horizon 6 drops Horizon Decades Chapter 2 on June 18, with 10 cars to earn. source
  • Capcom celebrates Father's Day with a special stream featuring Pragmata voice actors. source
  • The Guild, Europa 1410 demo is now available on Steam. source
  • Outward 2 delayed to 2027. source
  • The Crew Motorfest hit 10 million players. source
  • Halo: Campaign Evolved on PS5 is shattering console war rules. source
  • Distortus Rex DLC Rebirth for Jurassic World Evolution 3 adds a hyper-aggressive predator. source
  • EU Commission rejects Stop Killing Games initiative but promises dialogue. source
  • Rainbow Six Siege operators will join Delta Force in the next season. source
  • Sister Other Paranoia announced, a grim visual novel from the team behind Needy Girl Overdose. source
  • Death Stranding movie filming planned for 2027. source
  • Owlcat Games showed armor with a cat-like visor from The Expanse: Osiris Reborn. source
  • Media reports summer layoffs will hit Bungie, Quantic Dream, and BioWare. source
  • Overwatch new season "Tiger's Den" Steam peak barely hit 100K. source
  • Final Fantasy Tactics gets a full New Game+ in patch 1.5.0. source
  • GTA V gets a free next-gen upgrade for PS5 and Xbox Series tomorrow. source
  • No Law tech demo on Unreal Engine 5 from Neon Giant. source
  • Gears of War: E-Day debuted at Unreal Fest with cinematic evac and MegaLights. source
  • Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival releases October 8, 2026. source
  • Leafy Corner cozy plant shop sim launches July 30. source
  • Capcom brings demos of Mega Man: Dual Override and Dragon's Dogma II, Dark Arisen to gamescom 2026. source
  • Dispatch devs uncensor the Switch version with HR Violations Pack. source
  • Dead by Daylight adds Jason as a killer who turns invisible. source
  • Mortal Shell 2 open beta drops on Steam Next Fest with more guns and no stamina bar. source
  • Dispatch update loosens censorship on Switch and adds new options on PS5 and PC. source
  • KIBORG indie cyberpunk brawler sells 100,000 copies. source
  • Crusader Kings III gets a religion DLC on September 30. source
  • Final Fantasy tax payments in Japan can score exclusive merch. source
  • Life is Strange devs have a plan to save the studio from cash crisis. source
  • Call of Duty: Black Ops reboot modes confirmed by Treyarch. source
  • Warren Spector's OtherSide canned Argos and laid off 17 staff. source

Spotlight

  • FALCO AXE (Steam) Plunge into a world besieged by an ancient evil as the last hope of a kingdom. source

Mods & community

  • Big Palworld plush doll A 120 cm blue Palworld plushie. source
  • Shardpunk: Verminfall Russian translation Fan translation of the game's entire text. source

Gaming News Digest — June 17, 2026: Steam & Epic Deals

Top news

  • Overwatch 2 kicks off Season 3 "Talon's Reign" with new hero Sion, Neon Station map, and skins. source
  • Assassin's Creed Shadows gets final update 1.1.11 with story quest Black Tides and endgame mode Domain. source
  • Helldivers 2 receives a massive update with new campaigns, vehicle rebalance, and more. source
  • Phantom Blade Zero gameplay clips shown at Summer Game Fest are from side quests only. source
  • The Relic: First Guardian launches July 31 on PC and PS5, with Xbox and Switch 2 later. source
  • Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival launches October 8. source
  • Age of Wonders 4: Secrets of the Archmages expansion detailed with three story worlds and owlkin race. source
  • Valve releases Steam best-sellers list for May, with Forza Horizon 6, 007 First Light, and more in Gold tier. source
  • Path of Exile 2 showcases the "Deer Launcher" build using Beastmaster Ascendancy. source
  • Game Pass adds Call of Duty: Vanguard, EA Sports FC 26, and more in late June. source
  • Meccha Chameleon sells 2 million copies and tops Steam sales chart. source
  • Capcom confirms final Onimusha will be much harder than the demo. source
  • Risk of Rain 2 and 11 other games leave PS Plus on July 21. source
  • The Blood of Dawnwalker devs describe it as like Fallout but with vampires. source
  • Civilization VII gets Hotseat mode and new Archipelago map starting June 22. source
  • Dave the Diver expansion "In The Jungle" drops June 18. source
  • Expedition: Into Darkness public playtest is live on Steam. source
  • Genshin Impact Version "Moon VIII" special stream is June 18. source
  • Devil May Cry 5 sales data shows Dante's enduring popularity. source
  • Going Medieval gets a building replacement feature without demolition. source
  • Ghost of Yotei sells 4.8M copies, triple Death Stranding 2. source
  • The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian releases July 20. source
  • Remedy plans biggest marketing push for Control Resonant. source
  • Faker and BrokenBlade qualify for MSI 2026 for five years straight. source
  • Fortnite players buy rare Sprites on eBay instead of grinding. source
  • Frostpunk 2 DLC "Breach of Trust" story trailer released, out June 23. source
  • Ring Fit Adventure may help with early depression signs, study says. source
  • Meccha Chameleon sells 2 million copies in 5 days, tops Steam chart. source
  • Stellaris: Nomads DLC launches with bugs and broken economy, players furious. source
  • Echoes of Aincrad demo is live with system requirements. source
  • Fallout 76 devs admit players destroyed new challenge too fast. source
  • Halo: Campaign Evolved remake drops July 28 with 42 modifiers. source
  • Fable devs respond to combat difficulty backlash, say demo was on Story mode. source
  • Outward 2 early access delayed to 2027. source
  • ARC Raiders Update 1.33.0 tackles cheaters, item duping, and bugs. source

Spotlight

  • Phantasmagoria (Steam) — A random game pick: a classic horror adventure. source

Mods & community

  • RiffTrax: The Game — The Christmas Tree Pack mod is now available. source

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