Today 2K and Gearbox Software announced that the Borderlands franchise officially crossed 100 million units sold. In celebration of this milestone, titles across the Borderlands franchise are now on sale for a limited time to give both new and returning players the opportunity to experience this global, decade spanning phenomenon. See individual platform stores for details.
The most recent addition to this storied franchise, Borderlands 4, was released just over a year ago with a wealth of content introduced in its first 12 months, and, now with the conclusion of the Year 1 roadmap, Gearbox’s development team is hard at work on even more Borderlands 4 content for players in 2027. Additions over the past year include:
Two Story Packs;
Five Bounty Packs;
Two new Vault Hunters;
Two free Raid Boss encounters and “Takedown” endgame raid;
A slew of additional features, quality of life updates, optimizations, and activities.
Moving forward, Weekly Activity refreshes and Community Challenges will continue. The team is constantly listening to community feedback, and they are exploring additional character arcs, storylines, and an exciting overall direction for the future of the franchise. Players are encouraged to share thoughts on social media and tune into the Gearbox Devcast.
Starting November 6th, Borderlands players will soon be participating in The Hunt. Earlier this year, this long-standing community fundraising event generated a record-breaking $118,995.80 USD to support St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital in its mission to cure and treat childhood diseases. This time, we have a challenge: 2K Foundations and Gearbox will match every dollar donated to The Hunt up to the previous record amount, potentially raising over $230,000 for St. Jude.
Borderlands 4 is now available worldwide for PlayStation 5, XBOX Series X|S, and PC through Steam and the Epic Games Store. For the latest information on Borderlands 4, visit www.borderlands.com, and follow the game across YouTube, Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok.
The killer tomatoes are headed for Sin City, and they’re making a weekend of it. Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence, the fifth film in the cult horror-comedy franchise that has been terrorizing produce aisles since 1978, will screen at Universal Horror Unleashed at AREA15, 3051 S. Rancho Drive in Las Vegas, on Friday, November 6 and Saturday, November 7, with a filmmaker and cast panel following the Friday show.
There’s no separate ticket to buy, as anyone holding a ticket to Universal Horror Unleashed that night can catch the screening, but a Premiere House reservation is required to attend. and a tomato-themed dinner (what else!) is available for purchase. Universal Horror Unleashed tickets start at $14.99 and are available here.
Universal Horror Unleashed opens at 4pm both nights, with the film rolling at 8pm. On Friday, the tomatoes give way at 9:30pm to a panel featuring David Ferino, the noted director who took the reins of the franchise for its first new feature in over three decades, tomato puppeteer Victor Yerrid, and producer Michael Polis, with additional cast members to be announced. Everyone will be out the door by 11pm, which in Vegas terms means the night is just getting started. Fans can also get up close with a display of the film’s puppets and costumes.
Produced by Michael Polis (Yo Gabba Gabba!), directed by David Ferino (Wardcliffe), and written by Killer Tomatoes original creator Costa Dillon, the film’s cast includes comedy legend David Koechner (Anchorman), Eric Roberts (The Dark Knight), Catherine Corcoran (Terrifier), and franchise icon John Astin (The Addams Family), who returns as Professor Gangreen decades after first appearing in the series, Dan Bakkedahl (Veep), Myrna Velasco (Star Wars Resistance), Zachary Roozen (Romeo and Juliet Killers), Samantha Bailey (Just Add Magic), and Noor Razooky (The Old Man).
Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence kicks off when a young, greedy, and rather Elizabeth Holmesesque, corporate prodigy goes rogue while working under her aging mentor Professor Nicholas Gangreen (John Astin).
Director David Ferino notes, “Universal Horror Unleashed is the perfect home for us, because these are people who take their monsters seriously, and our monsters happen to be tomatoes. We can’t wait to see a Vegas crowd scream and laugh at the same time.” Adding, “And if anyone leaves craving marinara, our work here is done.”
Producer Michael Polis says, “We’ve taken these tomatoes from Comic-Con to the deck of the USS Midway, and now they’re rolling into their first Vegas residency. We’re just trying not to let it go to their heads.”
Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence is rated PG-13 and was recently released on VOD. Universal Horror Unleashed is recommended for guests 13 and up. Tickets and dinner reservations are available here.
UK developer and publisher FuturLab, and Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT), a leading global play and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world, are excited to announce the release date for PowerWash Simulator 2 Barbie™ Pack. The new content pack will release on 3 December 2026 for PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch™ 2, and PC.
The colourful new content update invites players into the world of Barbie to make everything sparkle, bringing together the relaxing gameplay of PowerWash Simulator 2 with the colours, textures and iconic style of one of the world’s most recognisable icons.
From a Dream Camper™ to the Barbie® DreamHouse™, players will be able to powerwash their way through five colourful new jobs inspired by Barbie playsets. And what would a Barbie adventure be without the perfect accessories? Get cleaning with a custom Barbie power washer and character, bringing a distinctly pink twist to the PowerWash Simulator 2 experience.
The Barbie™ Pack is designed with bright colours, embossed plastic, smooth surfaces, and playful details that make every clean-up a satisfying experience, with plenty of playful nods to Barbie playsets along the way. Whether cleaning solo or teaming up with friends in co-op, players can take Barbie out of the box and get to work making her world sparkle.
Just when you thought Barbie had tried every job under the sun, this Barbie is a powerwasher!
Step into a model builder’s workshop to build and paint a collection of mecha models in the brand-new playtest for Model Kit Studio, available to download today on Steam.
Playable until November 16th, relax and unwind with model-making magic. Cut and assemble each model piece by piece, following intuitive instructions to build and grow your collection – just like real model kit building!
In today’s playtest, head to the workbench to build two models: MeKS, a flying robo-sidekick known for getting itself into all sorts of problems, and Excavaclaw, a mining mecha designed for planetary and asteroid excavation. Personalize your models with brushes, airbrushes and decals – and don’t forget to use the hand vacuum to clean up any leftover nubs!
Explore your stylish workshop apartment to soak in the cozy vibes. Meet your purring pet cat Donut, take a break with a hot cup of coffee, water your studio’s plants, and unwind to a soothing soundtrack with the jukebox.
Model Kit Studio assembles on Steam in 2027. Download the playtest today and add Model Kit Studio to your Steam Wishlist. For more information, follow Mythwright on TikTok, Instagram, Bluesky and X, and visit mythwright.com.
Wishfully Studios, Thunderful (acquired by Atari in 2025) and Microids have today released a special physical edition of acclaimed adventure Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf for PlayStation 5. Planet of Lana II: Kindred Spirits Edition includes a physical version of the game, exclusive box, 48-page artbook, a sticker sheet, 3 art cards and the supporters pack DLC. The Kindred Spirits Edition is available now on PlayStation 5.
The Nintendo Switch 2 version of Planet of Lana II: Kindred Spirits Edition is releasing on November 12th in European markets and includes a redeemable Nintendo Switch 2 code, exclusive box, 48-page artbook, a sticker sheet, 3 art cards and the supporters pack DLC and will be available.
This news swiftly follows the announcement of iOS and Android versions of Planet of Lana, recently announced. A release date for these versions will be announced at a later date.
As greed and power divide the tribes of their home planet, Lana and her little companion, Mui, must stand together against the forces reshaping their world – struggling not just for survival, but for the soul of their home. Perfect for new players and returning fans, Planet of Lana II features unique companion gameplay, clever puzzling, challenging action sequences and stealth, all set in a stunning and captivating world.
Embark on a journey that will see you conquer snowy mountains, dive into dangerous waters, encounter majestic creatures, meet friendly forest communities and more. Planet of Lana II builds on the original title in every way, offering deeper exploration, a wider array of collaborative physics-based puzzles, spectacular new creatures, thrilling action sequences, new factions and a more expansive story that remains rooted in Lana and Mui’s evolving bond.
What critics are saying
“Positively gorgeous” – PlayStation Universe, 9/10
“A visually intoxicating journey” – 9/10, Nintendo Life
Set in the world of DEATH STRANDING, DEATH STRANDING ISOLATIONS will tell a completely new story, separate from that of the video games. The upcoming series will follow a young man and woman as they set out on an adventure. Told through a traditional, hand-drawn 2D animation style, some of Japan’s top animation talent at E&H production are currently working to bring the series to life.
STORY SYNOPSIS
“My mom became a crater.”
The Death Stranding—a catastrophic series of explosions caused when the dead crept into our world and collided with the living.
In the wake of this cataclysm, many were forced to live in absolute isolation—among them, a young girl. Although this lonely existence was forced upon her, she soon grows to prefer solitude, eschewing all opportunities for real human connection and allowing herself to be strung along by fate.
In DEATH STRANDING, legendary game creator Hideo Kojima brought you a haunting vision of a shattered world. Now, that world expands into new frontiers with a brand-new animation series.
Under the guidance of director Takayuki Sano, world-class hand-drawn animations have been brought to life by renowned studio “E&H production” (NINJA KAMUI, BULLET/BULLET, the Magic Knight Rayearth television series).
The story is set in North America immediately after Sam—the protagonist of the game—reconnects the continent by means of the Chiral Network. However, as America is reborn from the ashes, the renewed connections that bind it together bring about new and unforeseen consequences.
In this tumultuous new landscape, there are some who walk a different path to the one chosen by Sam and his Bridges comrades: a wise old man who connects people through a method that defies all reckoning; a female soldier ensnared in a cycle of war and destruction; a boy who seethes with rage at the absurdity of his life…and of course, the girl who chose to sever all ties with the outside world…Fate has other plans for her, however, and chance encounters see her launched headfirst into a world she does not recognize.
COMMENT FROM DIRECTOR TAKAYUKI SANO
“One of the unique abilities of entertainment is its power to enhance the spirituality of those who consume it, and I think this is something that Mr. Kojima’s works have always achieved. As a result, I approached this production with an exceptionally strong sense of duty and responsibility. I knew that no matter what, I needed to accomplish the same thing,” said Takayuki Sano.
CREDITS LIST
The studio also confirmed today that renowned author Tow Ubukata joins the credited list for DEATH STRANDING ISOLATIONS as the Series Composition & Screenplay writer; full bio provided below.
Executive Producer: Hideo Kojima
Director: Takayuki Sano
Series Composition & Screenplay: *Tow Ubukata
Original Character Designer: Ilya Kuvshinov
Animation by E&H production
Produced by KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS
*TOW UBUKATA – Author
Born 1977 in Gifu, Japan.
Debuted as a writer in 1996 while in university with Kuroi Kisetsu (Black Season), which won Gold at the 1st Sneaker Taisho Award.
He has since expanded his field to span across novels, video games, comics, and animation with an extensive body of literary works.
In 2003, he won the 24th Nihon SF Taisho Award with Mardock Scramble.
In 2010, his history novel Tenchi Meisatsu won the HonyaTaisho: Booksellers’ Award, University Readers’ Award, Yoshikawa Eiji Award for New Authors, Hokuto Writers’ Award, and the Funahashi Seiichi Literature Award.
In 2012, Ubukata won the Futaro Yamada Award with his history novel Mitsukuni-den.
His more recent works include the Mardock Anonymous series (Hayakawa Books & Magazines), Activator (Shueisha), Bone Ash and Project Darkness (KADOKAWA), and My Little Hero (Bungei Shunju).
Every relic hunter knows the feeling: you fight your way past a pack of sharp-eyed archers, uncover a well-hidden treasure stash, open the lid… and find a single, rather pathetic Dogbane inside. Those days are over. Today, Paraglacial and THQ Nordic have released a new update for the first-person action RPG Fatekeeper, currently in Early Access on Steam.
We know the wait has been a long one, so thank you for your patience – here’s what the update brings:
Fatekeeper now features full controller support (with a bit of extra polish for certain menus still to come).
Five new languages join the adventure: German, French, Russian, Ukrainian and Simplified Chinese, with more to follow.
A long list of gameplay tweaks brings new clubs and amulets, a reworked inventory with an alchemy belt, more rewarding chests, roughly 15% faster movement, stronger spells and traps – and enemy archers who no longer hit with quite such uncanny precision.
Bloodier, more visceral melee combat and optional health bars for boss enemies make every fight hit harder.
An Unreal Engine update and improved Medium settings help the game run smoother on more systems.
And yes, this patch is all about polish rather than new content – but the team is already hard at work on the latter, and we can’t wait to share more with you soon.
For the full list of changes check out the latest dev diary.
CI Games SE has signed a EUR 28.6 million syndicated credit facility arranged by Erste Bank Polska and Bank Ochrony Środowiska. The funds fully cover the Company’s financing needs for the completion of production, the global marketing campaign and the launch of Lords of the Fallen II, scheduled for the first quarter of 2027. The financing will also allow the Group to refinance all of its existing bank debt.
“We have secured full financing for the launch of Lords of the Fallen II without issuing new shares. That matters for our shareholders, who keep their full participation in the game’s potential success. The banks’ confidence confirms the quality of our project and its commercial potential,” said Marek Tyminski, President of the Management Board of CI Games SE.
The new financing agreement is an important step in the delivery of CI Games SE’s strategy. The financing structure provides for 80% of the facility to be covered by a guarantee from KUKE, the Polish export credit agency.
The financing matures in August 2027 and is expected to be repaid primarily from sales of Lords of the Fallen II following its launch. The structure allows the Company to focus on completing production and delivering the global marketing campaign.
As part of the arrangements, Marek Tyminski, President of the Management Board and the largest shareholder of CI Games SE, has committed to hold his entire shareholding for the full term of the financing.
“I know how much potential Lords of the Fallen II has, which is why I have committed to hold my entire shareholding for the full term of the financing,” added Marek Tyminski.
Lords of the Fallen II is the sequel to Lords of the Fallen (2023), which sold more than 2.5 million copies and reached over 8 million players on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The new installment is scheduled for release in the first quarter of 2027.
CI Games is preparing the next stage of its promotional activities for Lords of the Fallen II. Early next week the Company will present a new episode of its “Lifting the Veil” series featuring members of the Launch Creative Team, a highly skilled and experienced group hired directly from the soulslike community.
In December 2026 the Company will announce the exact release date of Lords of the Fallen II and begin the game’s main marketing campaign.
When Santa’s (Schwarzenegger) iconic red bag is stolen by a rogue elf with a grudge (Awkwafina), Christmas is suddenly at risk. With his biggest night of the year fast-approaching, Santa recruits a thief (Ritchson) from his ‘Naughty List’ who quickly assembles a crew of criminally skilled misfits — with a little help from elves and reindeer — to pull off the most unexpected heist of their lives.
Packed with holiday magic, big laughs, and plenty of heart, THE MAN WITH THE BAG is a holiday heist adventure about second chances, unlikely friendships, and discovering that sometimes even Santa needs a little help delivering Christmas.
New DLCs for the asymmetrical stealth horror experience developed and published by IllFonic, co-published by Gun Interactive alongside partners Compass International Pictures and Further Front, have emerged from the shadows and landed on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Alongside the new free “Tower Farm” map that takes players from the suburbs to the countryside, the game received additional paid content, including:
DLC: Michael Skins – $9.99 Each
Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers – $9.99
Halloween (2018) – $9.99
The mask design was supervised by Academy Award winner Christopher Nelson, who designed the mask for Halloween (2018), Halloween Kills (2021), and Halloween Ends (2022)
