Video game

Grounded 2 on PS5: the survival game arrives on Sony's console

Grounded 2, developed by Obsidian Entertainment and Eidos Montréal and published by Xbox Game Studios, will land on PS5 on August 11, 2026. This arrival will align with the Into the Abyss update, which will roll out simultaneously across all platforms.

ENDLESS Legend 2: Version 1.0 lands on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series — our preview

ENDLESS Legend 2 will exit early access on September 17, 2026, with the launch of version 1.0 on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series. Amplitude Studios is expanding its turn-based strategy game with new factions, an updated demo, and a simultaneous launch on consoles.

EA SPORTS FC 27: What's new, the gameplay, and all the details

EA SPORTS FC 27 arrives on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch on September 25, 2026. EA’s new football title revamps its gameplay, expands Career Mode, Clubs, and Ultimate Team, and will be offered in multiple editions with early access.

Monster Hunter Wilds: a new demo is now available, Capcom announces a world championship

Monster Hunter Wilds keeps expanding its content with a new free demo available since August 5, 2026, new editions of the game, and the announcement of a global championship. The game is available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series, while a Nintendo Switch 2 version is in the works.

Genshin Café Paris: the first official Genshin Impact café opens in the Bastille district.

Genshin Impact fans will discover a new venue dedicated to the game's universe with the opening of Genshin Café Paris, featuring dining, activities and exclusive merchandise. The opening is planned for Paris’s 11th arrondissement, starting from August 14, 2026.

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 in an enhanced edition

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, developed by Monolith Soft and published by Nintendo, has been available since July 30, 2026 on Nintendo Switch 2. This new version enhances the RPG’s performance and adds several exclusive features.

Fortnite Festival Season 15: Lil Tecca becomes the new musical icon

Lil Tecca joins Fortnite Festival as the Season 15 headliner from July 30, 2026, bringing a new Music Pass, outfits, accessories, and several playable tracks. The collaboration also brings back Ransom, Dark Thoughts, Love Me, and 500lbs to Epic Games’ Music Mode.

Science Festival 2026: a conference on video games at ISART

ISART Digital joins the 2026 Science Festival in Paris with hands-on activities centered on video games, 3D animation, and special effects. Attendees will get a glimpse of the science, technology, and careers behind digital creation.

Fortnite Reload: The Simpsons return to Springfield with John Wick

The Simpsons are back in Fortnite Reload on July 30, 2026, with an updated Springfield, brand-new quests, and a John Wick crossover. The update adds several iconic locations, a special skin for the famous assassin, and new gameplay elements.

Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 unveils its trailer ahead of release

Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2, published and developed by Konami, is set to arrive on August 27, 2026 for PC, PS5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2. A new trailer spotlights the main games included in this compilation dedicated to the stealth saga.

Paw Patrol: Dino World is available, the family-friendly game starring Paw Patrol and dinosaurs.

Paw Patrol: Dino World is now available on PC and consoles as of July 31, 2026. This family-friendly video game invites kids to join the Paw Patrol on an island teeming with dinosaurs.

Xbox Game Pass August 2026: new titles coming to console, PC and cloud

Xbox Game Pass is adding new games in August 2026 across console, PC, and Cloud, with several titles available from day one. Here are the key additions Microsoft has announced for subscribers to the service.

1666: Amsterdam unveils its gameplay, its two heroes, and its dark fantasy universe

1666: Amsterdam pulls back the curtain further with its dark fantasy world, its two protagonists, and its supernatural investigation mechanics. Panache Digital Games’ narrative action-adventure, led by Patrice Désilets, already offers a free PC prologue ahead of its early access launch later in 2026.

Pokémon Pokopia: a new underwater expansion now available

The Pokémon Pokopia expansion pass will soon unlock access to Fonds-Bulleux, an aquatic city to build and explore on Nintendo Switch 2. The first wave of paid content goes live on August 5, 2026, bringing new Pokémon, buildings, and underwater mechanics.

Fortnite: the new Spider-Man "Brand New Day" skins arrive, featuring Tom Holland, Hulk and the Punisher

New Spider-Man skins are coming to Fortnite to coincide with the release of the Spider-Man film, Brand New Day. Tom Holland reprises his Peter Parker look in Epic Games’ game, alongside Hulk and the Punisher, starting July 31, 2026.

Halo: Campaign Evolved is now available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.

Halo: Campaign Evolved, developed by Halo Studios and published by Xbox Game Studios, has been available since July 28, 2026 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series. This refreshed edition reimagines the Halo: Combat Evolved campaign with updated visuals, new missions, and enhanced features.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 unveils Cost of Hope, its first major scripted expansion.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope, developed and published by GSC Game World, will be released on August 20, 2026 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. This first narrative expansion for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl will arrive alongside the free 2.0 update.

Xbox outage: why can’t players launch certain games today?

Xbox services are experiencing a major outage this Monday, July 27, 2026. Many players can’t launch their games, access their library, or sign in to their accounts. Microsoft has confirmed the incident and is working to restore service.

MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls: Phoenix Cyclops will be the first character in the Year 1 DLC

MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls, developed by Arc System Works and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, is set to release on August 6, 2026 for PC and PS5. Ahead of launch, the fighting game has already revealed its first DLC character: Cyclope Phénix.

Final Fantasy XIV Evercold: Fresh trailer for the FFXIV Online expansion

Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold, the upcoming expansion for Square Enix's MMORPG, is slated to arrive in January 2027 on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. An extended new trailer offers a look at several new areas, the first new job, and the major features unveiled at the Berlin Fan Festival.