Lucid Rain Studios is thrilled to debut a horrifying new trailer for INFERIUS, its upcoming horror deckbuilder, as part of this weekend’s Endix digital event. The trailer is accompanied by a new demo that features a mix of first-person horror traversal and creepy card gameplay. Players can also check out the virtual demo of INFERIUS at Endix from May 23rd – 24th, located on the second floor. The Lucid Rain team designed their own custom booth based on INFERIUS for Endix, which was both a chance to let the game’s design shine and a challenge for the team.
“Our goal for the booth was to create a space that is unmistakably INFERIUS before a single gameplay trailer plays. An environment where the theme does the work, where a player can step in and immediately understand the tone, the tension, and the world the studio has built,” said Inferius Game Director Rosche Reeder.
“Building a digital booth meant making real creative decisions, not just slapping up a banner and a monitor, but designing an atmospheric space from scratch. What does this world feel like? What should someone sense the moment they walk in? The horror theme wasn’t a backdrop to work around. It was the foundation on which everything was built,” said Reeder.
You can check out the demo and booth for yourself by downloading Endix on Steam. The Lucid Rain Studios team will be checking in at the booth throughout the day on Saturday and Sunday, along with dedicated time from 3 – 5PM Eastern.
The INFERIUS demo covers the game’s full first dominion, including its branching paths, exploration segments, card battles, and the newly revealed boss encounter. Each run reshuffles encounter types across the map, so no two descents into Limbo play the same way.
TaleWorlds Entertainment today announced the release of a major new patch for both MOUNT & BLADE II: BANNERLORD and War Sails, its naval expansion [WS v1.2 / BL v1.4]. The updates introduce a wealth of new content and improvements across both titles, marking the latest milestone in TaleWorlds’ ongoing commitment to expanding and evolving both Bannerlord and the War Sails experience.
The War Sails expansion launched in November 2025, and player feedback has played a central role in shaping the direction of post-launch development. This update reflects that ongoing dialogue, and TaleWorlds would like to thank the community for their continued support and input. That support has been echoed by the games press, with many outlets praising the expansion’s ambition and impact on Bannerlord’s core experience:
SEABORNE VILLAGE RAIDS (War Sails)
The centrepiece of the War Sails update v1.2 is the introduction of Seaborne Village Raids – a brand new feature that brings the brutal coastal assault tactics of the Viking era to both the Campaign and Mission gameplay.
Players and AI lords can now launch or defend raids on coastal settlements directly from the sea or rivers, requiring shallow draft ships and a crew of at least 15 troops. Village militia will assess the balance of power and either stand and fight – triggering a seaborne village raid mission – or yield, allowing looting to begin immediately. The feature deepens naval strategy, increases lord activity at sea, and introduces new fleet considerations that add fresh layers to campaign planning.
Seaborne Village Raids play out across 16 newly designed coastal scenes that offer a distinct and replayable mission experience for War Sails players. This headline addition arrives alongside a broad range of further updates and improvements to both War Sails and Bannerlord, including:
Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord Updates
HIDEOUTS – Improved hideout gameplay with more flexible stealth options and distinct rewards for stealth and assault approaches.
DIPLOMACY – Overhauled diplomacy featuring smarter wars, deeper alliances, trade agreements, and meaningful consequences that reflect the evolving political landscape.
BATTLES & SIEGES – Refined combat with more forgiving outcomes, smarter AI, and improved unit balance.
ARMY CHANGES – Armies now require a more substantial force to form and will disband more quickly if too weak to attack, resulting in fewer but stronger armies on the map. This also leaves more noble parties free to respond to threats, strengthening settlement defence – while auto-resolved sieges now take twice as long, giving reinforcements time to arrive.
War Sails Updates
SEABORNE VILLAGE RAIDS – Coastal villages can now be raided directly from the sea or rivers, with village militia either standing their ground or yielding – triggering different outcomes across both Campaign and Mission gameplay. INCREASED NAVAL ACTIVITY – Enemy nobles now actively target coastal ports and sea lanes during wartime, while rebalanced AI drives greater naval travel across all factions – increasing the frequency of meaningful encounters at sea. NAVAL BATTLE MISSION CHANGES – Naval battles have been refined for a smoother, more engaging experience. Players can now delegate control of their ship to the crew, freeing them to move and fight independently. NEW ROLES & WANDERERS – Two new naval party roles bring more options to crew management, alongside three new Nord wanderer types. 2 NEW SHIPS – The Battanian Barlinnger, a slower, sturdier vessel built for larger engagements with strong ranged capabilities, and the Nord Battle Knarr, a reinforced ship designed to carry ballistae and larger crews. NEW BODY ARMORS & HELMETS – Two new body armours – the Reinforced Mail Coat and the Nordic Long Heavy Mail – arrive alongside nine new Nord helmets, including the Nordic Spectacle Helmet and the Brass Vendel Helmet.
SNK CORPORATION today announced that Mr. Karate, the fifth DLC fighter for FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves Season Pass 2, will join the roster on May 27, 2026.
Mr. Karate debuted in 1992’s ART OF FIGHTING as the game’s final boss. It was revealed that the man behind the mask was none other than Takuma Sakazaki, founder of Kyokugen Karate. But he wasn’t the only one to do it. Takuma’s son, Ryo Sakazaki, took up the mantle himself in FATAL FURY: WILD AMBITION—and thus Mr. Karate II was born. Now, Mr. Karate sounds… Italian?
The Monstrous Tengu Mask, Mr. Karate
Voice Actors: River Vitae (EN), Go Shinomiya (JA)
Bio: A mysterious martial artist in a tengu mask. His name and visage evoke memories of a fearsome fighter who, long ago, sowed discord throughout South Town. And yet his strength and skill are all his own—a polished practitioner of the Kyokugen style whose sheer might surpasses current head Marco Rodrigues himself. The verdict among all who fall to the mask is brutally clear: what lies beneath is no mere man, but a true tiger unleashed.
Mr. Karate in Arcade Mode and Episodes of South Town (EOST)
Arcade Mode: Mr. Karate encounters hungry wolves on the prowl as he seeks out a secret fighting art—and the peak of his potential. What awaits is the ultimate showdown, and the ultimate test…
Episodes of South Town: Follow Mr. Karate’s lively journey through South Town in search of worthy warriors. Who among them will reach the pinnacle of power?
Players who want to get to know the man under the mask can either pick up Season Pass 2 for $19.99 / €19.99 if they already own the base game, or purchase FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves Legend Edition (Season Pass 1 + 2) for $49.99 / €49.99. Additionally, the Standard Edition of FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves is now available for $19.99/€19.99, and Season Pass 1 is available for $14.99/€14.99.
The Ultramarines, the noble sons of Macragge, stand as the very embodiment of discipline and duty in Warhammer 40,000. Guided by the Codex Astartes and the legacy of Roboute Guilliman, they are the Emperor’s finest: unyielding, methodical, and unwavering in the face of heresy. “Courage and Honour!” is not just a motto, but a way of war.
Slitherine is releasing a major wave of new content for Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector to celebrate this year’s Skulls 2026 Festival, featuring the new Ultramarines DLC, the 1.0 of the Crusade Mode, and a free week to try the base game on Steam for all players.
The Ultramarines Join the Fray
The new faction DLC introduces the iconic Ultramarines to the battlefield, with a comprehensive roster of units, available for all game modes:
HQ Commanders: Captain in Gravis Armor, Primaris Apothecary, and Primaris Librarian.
Troops: Incursors, Heavy Intercessors, and Intercessors.
Elites: Bladeguard Veterans, Terminators, Aggressors, and the Invictor Warsuit.
Fast Attack: Inceptors and the highly versatile Storm Speeder (available in Hailstrike, Hammerstrike, and Thunderstrike Loadouts).
Heavy Support: Eradicators, Eliminators, Redemptor Dreadnought, Ballistus Dreadnought, Gladiator (available in Lancer, Reaper, and Valiant Loadouts), and Hellblasters.
Major Update: Crusade Mode 1.0
A major update brings the roguelite-style Crusade Mode to its full 1.0 version. This challenging new gameplay feature focuses on building a basic army and fighting through waves of enemies to reclaim vital Imperial worlds. The major update includes:
Can select three lengths of Crusade, Short (1 planet), Medium (2) and Long (3);
Each planet has a number of zones, each with a number of battles within it against the same enemy faction;
Each Zone also has its own unique gameplay modifier and completing a zone gives a significant resource bonus and also a one-off choice of additional rewards;
The army starts with 1000 army cap, but only 500-600 points worth of units within it. Players are free to spend some of the initial resources to customize the starting force;
After each battle players earn HQ Tokens and Requisitions equal to the current Income for those two resources. This is shown in red on the strategy map. Income can be increased by some zone rewards.
From the beginning of the Hellraiser saga, fans have come to fear the Lament Configuration: the legendary puzzle box that summons Hell’s demonic beings of torment: Pinhead and the Cenobites. But in today’s new gameplay trailer for Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival, the survival-horror action game coming this year to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Steam from Saber Interactive and Boss Team Games, you’ll witness the awesome power of a totally new box that’s yours to command: the Genesis Configuration!
The Genesis Configuration is a mighty tool for both combat and puzzles in Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival. Outside of combat, players can use the Genesis Configuration to transform parts of the Labyrinth to open paths forward. Manipulating the box will also be invaluable for solving puzzles in the world of mortals.
But the full power of the Genesis Configuration comes alive in combat. Banish your enemies with gruesome executions to gather their Suffering and unleash a variety of abilities with the Genesis Configuration. Use Telekinesis to launch saw blades, rail spikes and more at enemies to maim and dismember them. Wield Pyrokinesis to absorb incandescent fire to burn away foes and the environment. And summon forth the iconic Hell Chains to tear your opponents apart without mercy.
You’ll need these dark gifts to survive the battle against Hell’s armies that awaits in Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival! Descend into the darkest depths of the underworld to rescue your love from the depraved clutches of the Cenobites in a terrifying new story in the Hellraiser universe. Face your deepest fears against deviant monsters, cultists and creatures with the infernal powers of the Genesis Configuration puzzle box and an arsenal of earthly weapons.
Pre-order one of two special Collector’s Editions of Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival featuring a variety of exclusive, licensed collectibles at hellraiser.bossteamgames.com.
Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival is available to wishlist on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. For more info, visit www.HellraiserGame.com, and stay hooked to the latest news and updates on X/Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube.
Alawar is excited to announce that the playtest for Security 51, an atmospheric horror security guard simulator, is now live on Steam. Inspired by Papers, Please and SCP-style paranoia, Security 51 puts players on duty deep inside Area 51, where every shift begins with a simple task: scan the staff, verify their clearances, and decide who can enter the elevator – and who absolutely mustn’t leave.
In Security 51, players work the checkpoint of an underground bunker where the elevator descends miles below the surface into unknown levels filled with laboratories, anomalies, inhumane experiments, and things better left unnamed. Everyone who passes through carries documents, passes, or verbal orders, but even perfect paperwork can hide something deeply wrong.
As each shift unfolds, players must check names, positions, clearance levels, times, and personnel counts while watching for suspicious behavior, incorrect answers, slurred speech, or documents that seem a little too perfect. Over time, new verification methods such as fingerprint checks and blood tests become available, raising the stakes with every decision. Was that employee careless, compromised, or no longer human? If you’re unsure, quarantine may be the safest option – though mistakes can have consequences that only reveal themselves shifts later.
As demand for stylish furniture rises, Chop Chop Inc. is ready to shine. This charming first-person simulation, created by former Endzone developers, invites players to fulfill their dream of building their own furnishing empire. After the title reached 30,000 wishlists on Steam in just two weeks, a brand-new demo of Chop Chop Inc. is now available there.
In Chop Chop Inc., players find themselves forced to make a fresh start after a surprise layoff at Furnox Corp. Armed with nothing but an axe, a few trees, and a thirst for revenge, they have to build a thriving furniture empire from a small workshop. A process that requires plenty of entrepreneurship. Felled trees are processed into planks and furniture pieces that can be sold and further developed. With new tools, machines, and automated production lines, efficiency steadily increases, transforming simple, crude furniture into luxurious interior sets and genuine designer pieces.
This is Chop Chop Inc.:
Extensive value chain – From log to plank, from plank to furniture, and from furniture to profit: this is the cycle players build in Chop Chop Inc.
New Regions and Biodiversity – New regions bring different tree species and character improvements, such as strength or stamina upgrades, while the empire’s unstoppable expansion opens up new, previously unimagined possibilities.
Every Piece of Wood Is Lumber – Whether it’s a sapling or an ancient tree: If it’s made of wood, it can be felled and, of course, processed!
Impressive designs – In Chop Chop Inc., the practicality of a piece of furniture isn’t necessarily questioned, which is why, among other things, there’s a heat-conducting wooden PC (the thermal properties of wood are, after all, unrivalled) and a wooden weight bench that not only builds muscle but also toughens players against splinters.
Chop Chop Inc. is set to release on Steam for PC in 2026.
Publisher Kalypso Media and developer Artefacts Studio have today released the physical retail edition of their hit dark-fantasy title, Disciples: Domination in selected countries. Players can now experience the grim tale of power, war, sacrifice, and corruption in a full boxed edition on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation®5, including all content from the Deluxe Edition.
Step into the fractured world of Nevendaar fifteen years after Avyanna defeated the malevolent gods and ascended to the throne as Queen. As a mysterious force spreads madness throughout the land, players must guide Avyanna through political turmoil, dark conspiracies, and devastating war where every decision shapes the future of the realm — for salvation or ruin.
The Disciples: Domination Retail Edition contains the full base game alongside every Deluxe Edition bonus, including exclusive cosmetic content for Avyanna, her companions, and mount, additional weapon skins, a Resource Starter Boost Pack, digital compendium, and the atmospheric original soundtrack.
Disciples: Domination is available in Standard Edition and Deluxe Edition on PC (Microsoft Store, Steam, Steam MacOS, Epic Games), Xbox on PC, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation®5, along with a retail version available on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation ®5 in selected countries.
Disciples: Domination Features:
Dark & mature story: In Disciples: Domination you continue Avyanna’s journey in a grim tale of power, war and sacrifice. Every decision carves her path – shaping her fate and the future of Nevendaar.
Rule supreme: From your capital, Yllian, you rule your realm and army. Consult your companions for guidance as your choices shape your faction reputation, impacting how others react to your rule, and the whole world around you.
Refined turn-based combat: Lead your army in tactical, grid-based battles with faster pacing, dynamic events and richer interaction. New skills, faction abilities and unit synergies deepen your strategical options along with the unique system of strengths and weaknesses.
Choose your companions: Unlock and choose trusted companions to reflect your playstyle – leveraging their combat prowess and unique world skills to aid your quest to save Nevendaar.
Hold your world together: Recruit and upgrade units from five distinct factions. Build powerful squads by combining unique skills and abilities and train them to defeat your enemies in turn-based encounters.
Real-time world exploration: Travel the dark, living world of Nevendaar in real time. Uncover new regions, meet compelling characters, face terrifying foes, and dive into rewarding quests as the story unfolds.
The Mountain Clans return: The dwarves are back – and they might not be your allies. Will they stand with you, or spark a new fire you’ll be forced to extinguish?
Disciples: Domination – Deluxe Edition: This upgrade package equips you with new looks for Avyanna, her mount, and her companions, along with two new weapon skins and a Resource Starter Boost Pack to aid you during your first steps in this new adventure across a crumbling kingdom. Dive even deeper into the world of Nevendaar with the digital Compendium featuring artworks and detailed concept artworks as well as 3D renders of Avyanna, her companions and some units and bosses, while you listen to the grim, atmospheric tunes of the Original Soundtrack.
The wait is almost over: Fatekeeper, developed by only 13 people at German studio Paraglacial, will officially enter Early Access on June 2nd, inviting players to step into its dark world and help shape the journey ahead.
Release date announcement trailer on YouTube:
Starting June 2nd, players will be able to experience the game’s first Early Access version, with ongoing updates and improvements planned throughout development based on community feedback. More details, including additional updates and features, will be shared soon.
Last night, independent Montreal-based studio HeartLoop Games unveiled bonus stages for its upcoming fighting game Poly Fighter in a new trailer shown at the Canadian Game Awards in Toronto. Following the reveal, attendees at the Anime North anime convention (Toronto, May 22-24) will be able to go hands-on with an updated demo featuring the newly announced bonus stages.
The latest trailer offers players a closer look at Poly Fighter, showcasing fresh challenges, stylish arenas, and the over-the-top action that defines the game’s unique take on the fighting genre. Fans attending Anime North will be among the first to experience these additions firsthand through the newest playable demo build.
