Independent game development studio Aberratic Studios is thrilled to announce that a playable demo for Symbiosis, its upcoming sci-fi cooperative hero-shooter, is officially live on Steam. Blending fast-paced exploration, tactical base-building, and high-stakes survival, Symbiosis delivers a unique hybrid and addictive experience! Watch the official demo trailer now.
Survive, Build, and Evolve Side-by-Side
Set in a shifting, procedurally generated alien world, Symbiosis tasks players – either solo or in close cooperation with a partner – with exploring uncharted biomes, establishing robust defensive bases, and evolving their characters to withstand massive, unrelenting waves of mechanical hybrids. Balancing the split-second precision of a hero-shooter with the macro-strategy of a tower defense game, success relies on resource management, clever base layouts, and harnessing devastating character-specific abilities.
The Lore: Reclaiming Lost Worlds
In the far future, the authoritarian Centralized Human Republic (C.H.R.) ordained that every independent colony relinquish total control to their central rule. This tyrannical decree sparked violent pockets of rebellion across the galaxy, filling the Republic’s deep-space penal colonies to maximum capacity.
To manage the endless tide of new inmates, the C.H.R. now offers the most gifted and dangerous prisoners a grim choice: serve out a lifetime sentence in an overcrowded, maximum-security facility, or work off their debt to society as expendable planetary scouts. Players step into the boots of these selected few, dropped onto hostile worlds to reclaim territory lost to catastrophic, abandoned experiments. They must adapt, build, and fight together – or die trying.
Publisher astragon Entertainment and the weltenbauer. Software Entwicklung developer team are pleased to announce first details regarding the Construction Simulator®: Evolution – Collector’s Edition today. The strictly limited Collector’s Edition for PC (UK) or PlayStation®5 (US and UK) is available for pre-order in retail stores in select countries and includes the main game, the Year 1 Season Pass, three exclusive Majorette vehicle models of Volvo machines, as well as numerous other digital and exclusive physical goodies for fans of heavy construction machinery!
In Construction Simulator®: Evolution, players will get the opportunity to work their way up from a construction worker to the region’s top developer in a city inspired by either the United States or Germany. In this latest installment of the popular game series, players can not only build structures but, for the first time, also demolish them and then construct new ones. Next to this, players will be able to get their hands dirty in manual labor jobs and get to work with heavy vehicles and machinery from newly added brands such as Volvo Construction Equipment and numerous other globally renowned manufacturers. With Construction Simulator®: Evolution, players can look forward to the most immersive construction simulation in the series’ history!
With the strictly limited-edition Construction Simulator®: Evolution – Collector’s Edition, a jam-packed, all-inclusive package is waiting for the fans of the series. In addition to the main game, the Collector’s Edition also includes the Year 1 Season Pass (offering access to all DLC expansions planned for the Year 1 Season), the contents of the Deluxe Upgrade (including the WBuilder Hero UTV vehicle and the STIHL Workwear Pack with additional outfits for the player’s in-game character), as well as the Interior Decor Pack (featuring a wrecking ball mirror charm and three additional decorative objects for the vehicles and machines in the game).
In addition to the digital content, fans of heavy construction machinery can also look forward to a range of physical items! The highlight is the exclusive Majorette Construction Volvo Collector’s Box, which includes three exciting Volvo Construction Equipment models: an articulated dump truck, an excavator, and a wheel loader – all featuring unique and exclusive designs available only in this box! For owners of the Collector’s Edition, the black designs of these three models will also be available as exclusive machines within the game!
And there is even more. The Collector’s Edition also includes additional physical goodies, such as a high-quality stone paper poster featuring the game’s key art, a letter from the developer team, a Construction ID Card with a unique serial number, and a Construction Simulator® keychain!
Construction Simulator®: Evolution – Collector’s Edition (Contents)
Collector’s Edition Box
Main Game: PS5 or PC (PC version as Steam™ code)
Exclusive Majorette Construction Volvo 3 Vehicle Set – Limited Design
Digital Collector’s Edition content: 3 exclusive black Volvo vehicle variants based on Majorette set
High quality stone paper poster
Letter from the developer with envelope
Construction ID incl. unique numbering
Construction Simulator® branded keychain
Digital content included: Year 1 Season Pass / Deluxe Upgrade: WBuilder Hero (UTV) + STIHL Workwear Pack / Digital Day 1 Incentive: Interior Decor Pack with 4 in-game decorations (construction plate, wrecking ball, happy pylon, thermos bottle)
Studio Wildcard today announced the launch of Fantastic Tames Season 1, a premium creature pack for ARK: Survival Ascended available on PC Steam & Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Fantastic Tames Season 1 introduces fresh ways for Survivors to dominate the battlefield, outmaneuver rivals, and adapt to ever-changing threats with a trio of extraordinary creatures forged from ARK’s most mystical anomalies.
With Season 1, today players gain immediate access to the Burrowbuck, a swift and elusive rabbit-like tame who can create underground ‘burrows’ within which players can build bases, along with highly agile jumping and ambushing abilities for guerilla warfare. Two additional Fantastic Tames in Season 1 will be arriving later this year:
Cerberax (Q3 2026) – A towering three-headed frontline beast designed for coordinated multi-rider combat, where each head delivers devastating elemental attacks that can chain together into destructive combo abilities.
Enigmasaur (Q4 2026) – A mysterious shape-shifting entity capable of mimicking nearby creatures and stealing their unique abilities, allowing Survivors to adapt to nearly any situation through deception and disguise.
Skittish but clever, the Burrowbuck is an elusive creature that is quick to vanish when threatened, kicking up blinding dirt before it tunnels away underground.
Also launching alongside the Burrowbuck today is the Araneo TLC Update, a free creature enhancement voted into development by the ARK community during Extra Life 2025 charity livestream. The reworked Araneo spider is now a versatile tactical mount featuring updated hunting mechanics and tactical web abilities which make it a dangerous ambush predator. No longer content to skitter at ground level, these overgrown spiders have begun claiming the high ground, using web-lines to traverse elevated terrain then dropping down from above to wrap up unsuspecting prey in webbing before subduing them with a venomous bite.
The revamped Araneo descends from shadows with enhanced mobility, tactical webbing abilities, and a deadly new role as ARK’s ultimate ambush predator.
Fantastic Tames Season 1 is available beginning today for $9.99 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Epic Games Store and Steam PC.
ARK: Survival Ascended includes access to all of ARK’s worlds, including Scorched Earth, Aberration, Extinction, ARK Genesis Part 1 and Part 2. Available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC and Steam, players will create a Survivor, form a tribe, and then tame, train, breed & ride dinosaurs within a living ecosystem.
Following an explosive, record-breaking launch on PC in February, Mob Entertainment is delighted to announce Poppy Playtime: Chapter 5 – Broken Things will launch on consoles on May 27, 2026, bringing the latest chapter of the hit horror franchise to even more players around the world.
For players on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4/5, and Xbox platforms, the launch marks a highly anticipated re-entry into the depths of Playtime Co., where they can descend deeper into Playtime Co. and uncover the secrets and new faces waiting within.
“We’re excited to finally bring Chapter 5 to console players,” said George Krstic, Senior Director of Creative at Mob Entertainment. “This chapter pushed us creatively in a lot of ways, both narratively and atmospherically, and we can’t wait for a whole new audience to experience what’s waiting inside the factory.”
In Poppy Playtime: Chapter 5 — Broken Things, players will face off against the maniacal puppetmaster behind the horrifying events of Playtime Co’s dark past. Solve devious puzzles, survive deadly encounters, and overcome dangerous obstacles as the true rotten heart at the center of Playtime Co. draws nearer. Traverse this new realm of shadows in a fight for survival (and the truth) with Playtime’s security system, Huggy Wuggy, in hot pursuit and separated from your only allies. Will you finally end this nightmare, or fall victim to The Prototype’s twisted madness?
Features:
Explore a terrifying new section of the Playtime Co. factory hidden deep within The Prototype’s domain.
Encounter twisted new characters lurking in the factory’s underbelly. Some may help you survive… if they can be trusted.
Solve intricate puzzles and overcome environmental hazards using new GrabPack tools and abilities.
Uncover long-buried secrets surrounding the true horrors at the center of Playtime Co.
Backed by a massive and fiercely dedicated community, the Poppy Playtime series has surpassed 50 million players worldwide since the launch of its first chapter in 2021. What began as a modest indie horror project quickly evolved into a global cultural phenomenon, fueled by fan theories and online speculation. Beyond the games, the franchise has expanded through major cross-IP collaborations, a feature film deal, and a fast-growing portfolio of licensed merchandise, firmly establishing Poppy Playtime as a powerhouse entertainment brand. With each new chapter, the series raises the stakes, delivering deeper lore, nerve-shattering jump scares, and unforgettable characters that continue to captivate players around the world.
Thick as Thieves, the stealth action title from OtherSide Entertainment and Megabit Publishing, is out today on Steam. Launching at $4.99/€4.99/£4.99, Thick as Thieves offers a grand introduction to the alternate-history Scottish city of Kilcairn, with the intention to expand the setting and stories across future content.
To celebrate today’s launch, a new Thick as Thieves trailer has been released, check it out:
Playable solo or in two-player online co-op, Thick as Thieves offers immersive and dynamic stealth gameplay. Every heist is different as players take on contracts, find new gear, explore the history of Kilcairn, and seize their fortune to become a master thief. The introductory campaign available at launch offers a minimum of four hours of play and includes two thieves, two dynamic and highly replayable maps, 16 contracts, and 6 unique pieces of gear.
Ahead of launch, OtherSide Entertainment and Megabit Publishing provided a deeper look at the world of Kilcairn in their latest Developer Walkthrough video, take a look:
Key Game Features:
Innovative Stealth Action – Classic stealth taken to new heights as players improvise to find creative solutions to pull off audacious heists in a dynamic world that is out to stop them.
Team Up or Go Alone – Every thief has their own style. Work alone or find a partner in crime and have each other’s backs, even as the best laid plans start to crumble.
Become a Thief – Uncover the secrets of the Constabulary and the mysteries of the nobility while you discover what it takes to become a master thief in the tightly guarded landmarks of Kilcairn.
Curated and Replayable – Undertake contracts, upgrade gear, and showcase skills in short, engaging missions that change with every playthrough.
Thick as Thieves launches today on Steam, step into Kilcairn today and prepare to pull off the ultimate heist!
Since the start of the beta for Founders of The Expanse: Osiris Reborn on April 22nd, more than 20,000 players visited Pinkwater station — now, Owlcat Games has shared a trailer breaking down what players were up to. The team has also collected feedback from the community and published a blog post addressing some of the planned improvements coming to the game.
Currently, the beta has attracted more than 21,000 players who have accrued an estimated 2.5 years of playtime, with 125 days of them spent in open space. The preferred specialization was officer, with more than 60% of players choosing this over hacker. Players were also very generous with their bullets, more than 60 million of them — with about 2.8 million successful headshots. This also led to more than 380,000 bodies now floating in space…
Players who want to add to the body count, or experience the space combat praised by media and community, can still join the beta by purchasing Miller’s Pack or the Collector’s Edition on the website. The beta will stay open until launch.
Owlcat has also used the beta to collect important feedback from the community and has published a blog post detailing some of the improvements the team has planned for the game.
Players and press expressed their love for the atmosphere, the third person shooter mechanics, and the spectacular space combat. However, there are also aspects identified as needing improvement: for example, players were not happy with the male protagonist and his brother’s voice, so now the team is looking for a new voice for both of them. Updates include changes to combat, animations, tone, and more, with the full details listed here.
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn will launch on PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG, and on console via Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. Fans can wishlist the game now.
Comedy Central and Paramount+ today announced that the 29th season of the renowned series, South Park, will premiere Wednesday, September 16th at 10pm ET/PT on Comedy Central. New episodes will be available to stream on Paramount+ around the world, with next-day availability in the U.S., Canada and Australia.
Additional new episodes will premiere on Wednesdays: September 30, October 14, October 28, November 11, and November 25.
The hit animated franchise, which will be celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2027, debuted on Comedy Central on August 13, 1997. Stan, Kyle, Cartman and Kenny were first seen in the animated short “The Spirit of Christmas,” and from there were launched into television history. The show continues to be celebrated three decades after its debut, winning the Primetime Emmy for “Outstanding Animated Program” five times and receiving 20 nominations. South Park was included in the 2026 Television Academy Honors as their first ever animated honoree, as the Producers Guild Awards (PGA) first animated show to be included in Best Episodic comedy, and has also received awards and accolades from the American Film Institute (AFI), the Peabody Awards and the Critics Choice Association. In addition, South Park was the # 1 show on cable in 2025 among P18-49, including the return of S27 delivering the best average P18-49 share in 27 years and most watched season in six years. Co-creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone are executive producers, along with Anne Garefino and Frank C. Agnone II. Eric Stough, Adrien Beard, Bruce Howell and Vernon Chatman are producers. Christopher Brion is the Creative Director of South Park Digital Studios. South Park’s website is SouthPark.cc.com.
Arc Games and Cryptic Studios are excited to announce the launch of Biting Cold, the 33rd module for the long-running free-to-play Dungeons & Dragons MMORPG, Neverwinter! Starting today, PC, Xbox and PlayStation players can explore north of Icewind Dale in the Reghed Edge, a new Adventure Zone where ancient glaciers are melting and frost giants, disturbing omens, and other tundra monsters threaten the beleaguered people of the lands. As adventurers explore the Reghed Edge, they’ll delve into the icy depths of the new dungeon Jotunskar, take on new Heroic Encounters, and brave a deadly storm through a special Zone Mechanic – where greater rewards and an opportunity to face against the Stormbound Reaver await.
In the freezing lands north of Icewind Dale lies the Reghed Edge, where the Reghed Glacier nearly touches the Sea of Moving Ice. There, in a seasonal fishing village, strange events are unfolding. The warm season has stretched unseasonably long, thawing ancient glaciers. Frost giants and other monsters have been seen far closer to the settlement than ever before. Disturbing dreams come to the settlers, driving them to madness. What is the cause of these happenings, and what can be done to stop them?
Neverwinter: Biting Cold introduces the following features:
New Adventure Zone: The Reghed Edge
Gaze upon buried ruins being revealed by shards of blue light.
New Dungeon: Jotunskar
Slide down the icy descent through the slippery Jotunskar, where Frost Giants have succumbed to whispers, mobilizing under a mysterious new authority.
Delve into the darkness, defeat three mighty bosses, and seek the answers.
Avoid the Death Pit at all costs!
Three difficulty grades
Normal (available in Random Queues)
Advanced
Master
New Heroic Encounters
Experience six new Heroic Encounters to take on with other players! Unfreeze the Guardian Spirit, defeat the Stormcaller, and shatter the Yeti’s frozen armor with explosions!
Special Zone Mechanic
The Reghed Edge is under constant assault from a deadly, shifting Encroaching Frost. Taking shelter is possible, but entering the storm and withstanding its debilitating effects is often the wiser choice to eventually reap the great rewards available by opening chests and defeating the Stormbound Reaver.
New Ice Breaker Battle Pass
Play the game to unlock free rewards from our Battle Pass. You can get the Premium Reward Track to obtain even more!
The Premium Reward Track includes the new Companion Wormungandr: A fragment of an ancient doom given a small, coiled form. Though the world-serpent’s true destiny lies forgotten beneath scales and steel, its presence still carries the weight of prophecy. Helm-clad and ever-hungry, Wormungandr slithers onward, heralding an ending yet to be remembered.
MicroProse is pleased to announce that Battleship Command, the immersive World War II naval simulation that places players in command of the legendary German battleship, will launch in Early Access on June 2, 2026, on Steam. Keys are available for press and content creators; just answer this email to get one.
A new release date trailer is available now, offering a fresh look at the atmosphere, naval combat, and commanding presence of the mighty Scharnhorst at sea.
In Battleship Command, players take command of a 30,000-ton Scharnhorst-class battleship in a deeply immersive WWII naval simulation. From walking the ship’s meticulously recreated decks and interiors in first-person to commanding gunnery, radar, navigation, and fleet maneuvers, players will lead operations across the Atlantic, Arctic, and Mediterranean theaters of war.
Hunt merchant convoys, disrupt Allied supply lines, and engage enemy warships in dynamic battles shaped by changing weather, fog, ocean conditions, and a full day-night cycle. Whether issuing commands to the crew or taking direct control of critical stations, every decision may determine survival at sea.
Warner Bros. Games, TT Games, DC, and the LEGO Group today announced LEGO® Batman™: Legacy of the Dark Knight, an all-new open world action-adventure videogame, is available now for early access on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store as part of the Deluxe Edition. The Standard Edition of the game will launch worldwide on May 22.*
Developed by TT Games, creators of the best-selling LEGO games series, including the critically acclaimed LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, and published by Warner Bros. Games, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight features an original story that blends together iconic moments from across the Caped Crusader’s history in film, television, comic books, and games in a unique way, combined with countless DC references and fun-filled LEGO humor.
Introducing a new LEGO Batman combat system, expansive open world Gotham City, customizable Batcave, and much more, players can step into the role of Batman and journey on a heroic campaign from origin to legend, while building a family of crime-fighting allies to take on the most notorious DC Super-Villains in the ultimate LEGO Batman experience.
“We are so excited to launch LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, bringing iconic storytelling, inventive gameplay, and unmistakable humor together in an amazing game,” said JB Perrette, CEO and President, Global Streaming & Games, Warner Bros. Discovery. “The incredibly talented team at TT Games have delivered a standout experience that truly honors Batman’s legacy. The game showcases our strategy in action – pairing iconic franchises with best-in-class development to deliver the best possible gaming experience for players everywhere.”
“On behalf of the entire team at TT Games, we’re incredibly proud to launch LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, our most ambitious LEGO game ever,” said Jonathan Smith, Head of the Development Team and Strategic Director, TT Games. “We’re all huge DC fans, and it’s been an absolute honor to tell the definitive Batman story, drawing on decades of iconic moments in this unique and fun LEGO way. The team has delivered rich gameplay, terrific action, and an open world Gotham City playground that’s nothing less than stunning.”
“LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is a celebration of everything fans love about the Caped Crusader. Batman has evolved through countless eras, creative visions, and cultural moments, yet he’s always our Dark Knight,” said Jim Lee, DC’s President, Publisher, and Chief Creative Officer. “This game lets fans live every version of Batman. You thought you knew the Batman game you wanted, but this is the one you truly need.”
“We’re so excited for the launch of such a highly anticipated title,” said Fredrik Löving, Senior Vice President and Global Head of GAME, The LEGO Group. “LEGO Batman is such a beloved franchise that has captured fans’ imagination for over 20 years. With LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, our partners at Warner Bros. Games, TT Games, and DC have created a rich, innovative and immersive gameplay experience, that feels fresh, while also honoring the legacy of the Caped Crusader.”
The adventure begins with the origins of a young Bruce Wayne training with The League of Shadows, setting him on the path to becoming the Dark Knight. Throughout the story-led campaign, as Batman, players will partner with Jim Gordon, Robin, Nightwing, Batgirl, Catwoman, and Talia al Ghul to help confront an ever-growing threat from The Joker, The Penguin, Mr. Freeze, Poison Ivy, Two-Face, Firefly, Ra’s al Ghul, Bane, and others.
With the new LEGO Batman combat system, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight delivers an authentic expression of Batman’s fighting style with fluid attack chains, over-the-top takedowns, and powerful gadgets. Batman’s Batarangs can distract or stun enemies and the Batclaw can reel them in. Partner characters have their own signature gear, including Jim Gordon’s Foam Sprayer and Rebound Launcher, Robin’s Cable Launcher and Birdarangs, Nightwing’s Electrorangs and Electric Cable Launcher, Batgirl’s Hackarang and drone, Catwoman’s whip and loyal companion kitten, and Talia al Ghul’s Blowdarts, providing a variety of options to approach every enemy encounter and boss battle.
The game takes place against the backdrop of Gotham City, an open world LEGO playground full of crimes to stop, puzzles to solve, rewards to collect, and surprises to discover around every corner. There are varied districts spanning across four densely populated islands, reaching both vertically into the sky and underground. Players can zip from building to building using the Grapple Launcher, soar and glide over the city, or cruise around in style with a range of Batmobiles and Batcycles, while also visiting familiar locations such as Ace Chemicals, Gotham Botanical Gardens, Wayne Tower, and Arkham Asylum.
In LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, the legendary Batcave, located beneath Wayne Manor, has been delightfully reimagined and serves as Batman’s central hub of operations, expanding and evolving as players progress through the campaign. The underground headquarters houses an array of wearable suits celebrating the storied history of the Dark Knight, with 100 different outfits for playable characters, and functions as the ultimate garage for Batman’s impressive lineup of Batmobiles, Batcycles, and other vehicles, all faithfully recreated in LEGO brick form. In addition, players can upgrade gadgets, display trophies, review case files via the Batcomputer, and personalize the environment with a variety of Batcave items.
Fans of all generations can enjoy the game solo or team up with a friend or family member through two-player local cooperative gameplay, as one player takes on the role of Batman and the other as one of his trusted allies. For those looking for a tougher playthrough, the game features a new Caped Crusader enhanced difficulty setting and an even more challenging Dark Knight difficulty level.
The LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Deluxe Edition (physical and digital) is available now for $89.99 (SRP) on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store and includes early access to the game beginning today, along with the Legacy Collection downloadable content (DLC), containing new suits, vehicles, and Batcave items inspired by the Batman: Arkham videogame series, Batman Beyond television series, and a party music themed pack (all available now). Coming in September 2026 as part of the Mayhem Collection DLC, Deluxe Edition owners can play the upcoming Mayhem Mode featuring The Joker and Harley Quinn as playable characters, each with their own abilities, gadgets, and takedowns, along with a new story mission, new suits for the main game playable characters, new Batcave items, and a new Batmobile.
The LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Standard Edition (physical and digital) can be pre-ordered for $69.99 (SRP) on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store and will be available on May 22. All pre-orders will receive The Dark Knight Returns Batsuit, inspired by the acclaimed comic book series.
Players can unlock the Golden Age Batsuit, accessible for eligible users who create a Warner Bros. Games account, as well as those who already have an account.**
Additionally, four new LEGO DC Batman sets are available now***, each including in-game digital content redeemable in LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight. The LEGO® DC Batman™: Batman Logo set unlocks an exclusive gold Batsuit for the videogame, and the LEGO® DC Batman™: The Batman™ Batmobile™, LEGO® DC Batman™ Batman v Superman™ Batmobile™, and LEGO® DC Batman: Batman & Robin™ Batmobile™ sets include an in-game playable version of each respective vehicle, plus an exclusive gold variant of each vehicle, for the videogame. Please note that the exclusive in-game gold Batsuit and gold vehicle variants are only available through purchase of the LEGO sets.
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