In case you missed it, PowerWash Simulator 2 is officially coming to Nintendo Switch 2 this year.
What’s new: a fresh campaign, base-building elements, three new locations beyond Muckingham, plus online and split-screen co-op.
PowerWash Simulator 2 is currently in development for PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, PC and Nintendo Switch, and releases in late 2025
NACON and Eko Software are pleased to announce the release of the second major update for Dragonkin: The Banished, the fantasy medieval Hack ’n’ Slash currently available in Early Access on PC. Available tomorrow, the 16th of September, this new update introduces a brand-new character, an unexplored environment, expanded endgame mechanics, and many other additions inspired both by community feedback and the developers’ vision.
Dragonkin: The Banished is already available in Early Access on Steam and will also launch on consoles at its final release.
A richer endgame and formidable enemies
In order to satisfy both current players and genre enthusiasts, this update significantly expands the endgame with the introduction of new Hunt missions in the Erde-Nor region, including a showdown against the Red Dragon Lord. Chaos Hunts now offer more depth thanks to the new Draconic Tarot system, which lets players influence the conditions of their expeditions with customizable buffs and debuffs. Another major addition is the arrival of a new category of enemies: Champions. Stronger and more challenging to defeat, they enrich combat with fresh mechanics- along with rewards worthy of the effort.
Four playable classes
To give players even more options, the Tracker is now playable and brings her own unique gameplay. This new class will appeal to players seeking dynamism: halfway between an archer and an assassin, she favors playstyles based on anticipation, speed, and decisive combos. Her signature ability is Targeting, a unique skill that allows her to tag enemies and hunt them down.
Since Hack ’n’ Slash fans love customizing their characters, two new abilities have also been added to each of the other classes, further expanding gameplay possibilities. The Knight gains versatility with a ranged basic attack and a defensive skill that heals allies. The Oracle gains new powers that allow her to control distance against enemies or create openings in combat. As for the Barbarian, he now benefits from stronger defensive options. His new basic skill gives him more ranged flexibility, enabling effective mid-range builds.
Explore the volcanic lands of Erde-Nor
In-game content has grown considerably. The arid Erde-Nor region is now open to players, featuring four new maps and a dungeon. This environment promises thrilling battles against the fierce creatures that inhabit it. Among them is the Wyvern, an ancient scorpion transformed by the absorption of Dragon Blood, which will prove a formidable opponent.
A better experience for all players
To better welcome new players, the game’s introduction and Prologue have been completely reworked to deliver a more engaging and fast-paced start to the adventure. The highly requested Loot Filter is now available, letting players automatically sort items according to their preferences. Another awaited feature has also been added: the Death Recap, which allows players to analyse mistakes by reviewing the final seconds before their last fall. Many quality-of-life and interface improvements have also been made to enhance the overall experience.
Finally, Dragonkin is offering a new free cosmetic DLC: Founder Pack 3, now available on Steam.
In Dragonkin: The Banished, players embody one of three available dragon hunters with the objective of freeing humanity from the invading draconic forces. To meet this challenge, the game offers deep theory crafting through various character enhancement mechanics, giving enthusiasts endless build possibilities. Players develop their hero’s abilities through a unique skill system called the Ancestral Grid by associating fragments obtained during their adventure. They also benefit from the City of Montescail, a true hub that allows them to implement their strategy thanks to numerous services. Accompanied by their faithful dragonling, they discover an intriguing story as well as an endgame rich in activities and especially epic battles.
MicroProse is proud to announce that it will publish Darkenstein 3D, a retro-inspired first-person shooter created by a dedicated solo developer.
The game will launch as free to own on October 21st, 2025, bringing brutal, skill-based action to everyone at no cost.
Built as both a tribute and an evolution of classics like Wolfenstein 3D, Doom, and Return to Castle Wolfenstein, Darkenstein 3D blends pure old-school skill-based combat with modern twists in physics, gore, and environmental chaos. It’s fierce, funny, and ferocious — everything fans of retro shooters crave.
“I spent years immersed in games like Return to Castle Wolfenstein and Enemy Territory, making maps for the latter as well as Quake 3. Darkenstein 3D is my way of bringing that same fast, chaotic energy back. It is a raw shooter that lives between the first FPS classics like Doom and Wolfenstein 3D and the modern era. Louder, bloodier, silly, and built to be played hard.” said Rowye, creator of Darkenstein 3D.
For Honor’s latest season, Downfall, is out now bringing a new limited-time game mode, Hero skin for the Nobushi, Cross-Progression, and more. The new Hero skin is Lady Saori, a fierce warrior who once defended her castle from a treacherous attack by any means necessary.
The new mode, Bitter End, is the last phase of Breach, an asymmetric PvP mode where four Defenders must try to keep their NPC Lady Saori ally alive while four Attackers try to take her out. Attackers will have a limited amount of respawns and win by defeating Lady Saori. Defenders can win by depleting the Attackers’ respawns and then killing them one last time. Bitter End will also come with a free Event Pass, called Nightmare’s Dawn, featuring a unique Outfit, Mood Effect, and Ornament and lasts until Nightmare’s Dawn ends on October 2.
Downfall also coincides with the introduction of Cross-Progression in For Honor. Starting today, players will be able to merge all of their accounts and progression into a unified account accessible through their Ubisoft Connect account. This means that if you played For Honor on one platform in the past, but have switched to another, you can pick up your old account right where you left it and keep all the progress you make wherever you decide to play For Honor.
Finally, Centurion, Peacekeeper, Shinobi, and Berserker will all have new feats available in the Testing Grounds and Year 5 Season 3 rewards will be available through the Legacy Pass.
For Honor is available on Ubisoft+, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC through the Ubisoft Store, Steam, and the Epic Games Store.
Today, KOEI TECMO America and developer Team NINJA shocked fans by unleashing the first teaser trailer for the return of one of their most iconic games, the Japanese horror adventure, FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE. Scheduled for release in early 2026, the game is currently in development for PlayStation®5, Nintendo Switch™ 2, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC via Steam®.
Watch the spooky teaser trailer on YouTube:
In FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE, twin sisters Mio and Mayu Amakura find themselves lost in a village that has vanished from the map. Fighting to unravel the mysteries of the supernatural phenomena surrounding them in a village of never-ending night, the twins are hunted by vengeful spirits as they attempt to escape a mysterious ritual. Separated from her sister, Mio attempts to find Mayu and escape, armed only with the Camera Obscura, a device that captures and seals away the impossible. Unbeknownst to her, Mio’s actions will involuntarily reproduce the past and lead her to the deepest reaches of the village, where she will uncover the truth behind the “forbidden ritual that must never be witnessed.”
Featuring breath-taking horror effects and atmosphere alongside intense battles, players will feel the unease and fear of exploring the abandoned buildings shrouded in darkness as the story of a sister’s bond unfolds, guided by a crimson butterfly.
FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE is a full remake of the second game in the horror series which was originally released in 2003 for PlayStation®2 as FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly, one of the most acclaimed games from the FATAL FRAME series. FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE will feature a complete overhaul of the original game, including graphics and audio enhancements, as well as improvements to core gameplay systems and controls. The Camera Obscura, a key mechanism in the series, will offer fans a richer and more captivating gameplay experience both during exploration and combat.
The game is currently in development and is scheduled for release early 2026 on PlayStation®5, Nintendo Switch™ 2, Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC via Steam®. The game will include voices in Japanese with texts in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish.
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Beginning September 26, M3GAN 2.0 and M3GAN 2.0 (UNRATED) will stream exclusively on Peacock. From the original M3GAN creative team, including producer James Wan for Atomic Monster, Jason Blum for Blumhouse, and director Gerard Johnstone, the film stars Allison Williams, Violet McGraw, Ivanna Sakhno, Jemaine Clement and more. For more about M3GAN 2.0 on Peacock, click here.
Universal’s biggest films of the year stream first on Peacock. Peacock subscribers get access to award-winning films and blockbuster favorites from Universal Pictures, Blumhouse, Focus Features, Illumination and DreamWorks Animation, often accompanied with bonus features, extended cuts and unrated versions. In 2025, Peacock is the exclusive home for the subscription debuts of Universal films including THE WILD ROBOT, WICKED, HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON, JURASSIC WORLD REBIRTH, DOWNTON ABBEY: THE GRAND FINALE, NOBODY 2, THE BAD GUYS 2 and more. The Emmy-nominated fourth installment of the fan favorite franchise, BRIDGET JONES: MAD ABOUT THE BOY also premiered exclusively as a Peacock Original film in the U.S. over Valentine’s Day weekend. For the full film offering on Peacock, click here.
Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. announced that ONE PIECE PIRATE WARRIORS 4 is coming soon to PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch™2.
View the Next Gen Update trailer here:
The next gen release brings the beloved pirate adventure to even more platforms, letting players relive the adventures of Monkey.D.Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates with enhanced graphics, larger-scale battles with more on-screen enemies, and an expanded playable roster featuring 18 additional characters via downloadable content.
Developed by KOEI TECMO GAMES, ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS 4 is based on the exhilarating adventure of the popular anime series, ONE PIECE, where the concept entails “a great adventure with great friends.” The game brings together the excitement of swashbuckling through battlefield destruction and enemy engagement with the fun and energetic personalities from the ONE PIECE series.
ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS 4 is available now on PlayStation®4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch™ and PC via Steam®. More info about the game is available here: www.bandainamcoent.com/games/one-piece-pirate-warriors-4
Techland has an exciting update for fans of Dying Light: The Beast. We’ve heard you, we’ve seen the passion, and together we’ve already reached an incredible milestone – more than 1 million players have secured their copy of Dying Light: The Beast ahead of launch. This inspired us to push our boundaries and make the impossible possible.
We’re thrilled to announce that the global launch of Dying Light: The Beast will now take place one day earlier, on September 18, 2025, with players worldwide able to jump in on PC and consoles simultaneously.
Check the updated launch times in the map below.
And that’s not all. As a special thank you to our community, everyone who has pre-ordered and everyone who joins them before launch will receive an exclusive new reward. We’ll reveal the full details during launch week, but it’s our way of showing gratitude to the fans who made this moment possible.
Tymon Smektała, Dying Light Franchise Director, added:
“Seeing the excitement from our community for the return of Kyle Crane in Dying Light: The Beast, and knowing the game is ready, we wanted to do something special for our players. We pushed ourselves to make the impossible possible, and that’s why we’re releasing the game a little earlier. I can’t wait to see players’ reactions when they finally step into the world of The Beast.”
About The Game
You are Kyle Crane. After being captured by the Baron and enduring his painful experiments for years, you escape. Left on the edge of humanity with both human and zombie DNA, you struggle to control your inner beast and the conflict that comes with it. But you’ll need to, if you want to get your revenge on the man who did this to you.
A unique blend of open world and action survival horror, Dying Light: The Beast is set in the beautiful, yet dangerous valley of Castor Woods that’s now overrun with zombies rather than tourists. To take your former captor down, you’ll need to form fragile alliances, as well as utilize all the combat and traversal options in your arsenal.
But be careful: out here, each step is a fight for survival, especially once the sun sets and the tension heightens as the true horrors come out at night!
Dying Light: The Beast will be released on September 18, 2025 for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Pre-order it now and get the Hero of Harran Bundle as an exclusive bonus.
Since its release on Sept. 5, Cronos: The New Dawn has captivated players and critics alike with its atmospheric world, intense survival horror mechanics, and haunting narrative. Now, following a successful global launch across PC (Steam, GOG, Epic), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2, Bloober Team is marking the occasion with the release of a brand-new accolades trailer.
The trailer highlights glowing reviews and critical acclaim from top industry outlets, underscoring Cronos: The New Dawn as a bold new entry in the survival horror genre.
Set against the eerie, post-industrial backdrop of New Dawn — a city inspired by Nowa Huta, the historic socialist district of Kraków — the game spans two haunting timelines: a crumbling post-apocalyptic future and the oppressive, concrete-clad 1980s. This dual narrative fuses retro realism with dystopian sci-fi, creating a retro-futuristic world teeming with psychological dread and environmental storytelling.
A third-person survival horror experience, Cronos: The New Dawn invites players to unravel the mystery of a shattered world, face their fears, and confront the unknown — all while navigating shifting realities, scarce resources, and chilling encounters.
With its unique setting, narrative depth, and a distinct artistic vision, Cronos: The New Dawn signals a new era for Bloober Team — one where emotional horror meets existential terror on an unforgettable scale.
Today, 2K and Gearbox Software announced that Borderlands®4, the definitive looter-shooter and latest entry in the genre-defining Borderlands franchise, is now available worldwide for PlayStation®5 (PS5®), Xbox Series X|S, and PC through Steam and the Epic Games Store. Borderlands 4 for Nintendo Switch™ 2 will be available on Friday, October 3, 2025.
Watch the official launch cinematic on YouTube now.
Initial critical reviews for Borderlands 4 are praising the game as a standout for the franchise, with press saying:
“This is Borderlands perfected.” – CGMagazine
“…a release worthy of this generation.” – GamersRD
“…best shooter I’ve played in 2025.” – GamesRadar+
“…Borderlands 4 is a masterpiece.” – XboxEra
“On September 12, Borderlands 4 puts the mayhem back into the hands of the fans – the people who made Borderlands a worldwide phenomenon,” said Gearbox founder and president Randy Pitchford. “Borderlands has always been a wild ride we at Gearbox take with our fans, and with Borderlands 4 we’ve given everything we’ve got to make it the biggest and best game we have ever created.”
Across the vast and seamlessly connected planet of Kairos, players will face the oppressive Timekeeper. For thousands of years, he kept the planet hidden, controlling its inhabitants with cybernetic implants called Bolts and an army of synthetic soldiers known as The Order.
Players will travel across the planet where they’ll encounter new and returning characters, creatures and inhabitants to battle, and unique factions spread across four distinct regions that seek freedom from tyranny. The friends discovered along the way will be recruited by players to their cause, while enemies will experience first-hand the arsenal of weapons and abilities wielded by the Vault Hunters.
Borderlands 4 is the boldest Borderlands to date, lovingly handcrafted by the development studio that first forged the looter-shooter genre. The title evolves the series’ gameplay and storytelling in new ways, while delivering on the quintessential Borderlands experience fans know and love, including:
Borderlands 4 makes it easier than ever for friends to jump into co-op multiplayer with a new system for players to form parties online and stay together when switching game modes.* Designed for co-op from the ground up, Borderlands 4 features instanced loot for each player, dynamic level scaling, and individual difficulty to keep the party together and having fun through the whole campaign.
Additionally, players can look forward to a robust roadmap of free and paid post-launch content rolling out following the launch of Borderlands 4. More details can be found on www.borderlands.com.
Borderlands 4 offers three editions of the game: Standard Edition, Deluxe Edition, and Super Deluxe Edition.
Once purchased on Steam or Epic Games Store, the game will also be available to play on NVIDIA GeForce NOW. Download NVIDIA’s new GeForce Game Ready Driver to optimize your experience in Borderlands 4.
Borderlands 4 is rated M for Mature by the ESRB.
