Video game releases april guide

Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes — a virtual reality chapter for the saga — our preview

Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes set to launch on April 24, 2026, on PSVR2, PC VR, and Meta Quest 2 and 3. Developed by Iconik and published by Bandai Namco, this latest virtual reality chapter follows Dark Six on a journey intertwined with the world of Little Nightmares.

Outbound: a cozy survival game that lets us experience van-life on PC and consoles, trailer released

Experience a simple life immersed in nature with Outbound, an indie cozy survival game. Scheduled for release on April 23, 2026, it will be available on PS5, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, and PC.

Mouse P.I. For Hire: Fumi Games' Noir Cartoon FPS Delayed

Mouse: P.I. For Hire, a retro-inspired FPS blending 1930s cartoon aesthetics with a film noir vibe, is set to launch on April 16, 2026, on PC and consoles — pushed back from its original release date of March 19. This action game follows a mouse detective on a dark, stylized case, featuring voice work by Troy Baker.

Darwin's Paradox: release date announced for this wild adventure, trailer inside

Put yourself in the shoes of a brilliant octopus and dive into a wild, hilarious adventure with Darwin's Paradox, a game brought to you by Konami and ZDT Studio. Coming to PS5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC on April 2, 2026.

Saros: New Game Trailer Featuring Rahul Kohli Unveiled During State of Play

Saros, the latest action game from Housemarque (creators of Returnal), has officially set its release date for April 30, 2026. The game’s debut trailer, showcased during the PlayStation State of Play on February 12, 2026, hints at an ambitious project filled with thrilling gameplay moments.

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Coming Soon to Nintendo Switch 2

A remaster no one saw coming... The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, developed and published by Bethesda, has been available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series since April 22, 2025. The game is also set to make its way to Switch 2 in 2026. Check out the trailer!

Inkonbini: a cozy game set in a nostalgic Japanese grocery store - trailer

Run a small grocery shop in 1990s Japan, and immerse yourself in the charm of everyday life with Inkonbini, a cozy and meditative game. The title is set to launch in April 2026 across PC, PS5, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch.

Clair Obscur Expedition 33: France’s Sandfall Interactive dives into RPG territory — our take

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, the turn-based RPG developed by French studio Sandfall Interactive and published by Bandai, has been available since April 24, 2025, on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series. This global hit made waves at the 2025 Game Awards, securing nine awards including Game of the Year. Check out our review.

South of Midnight: the captivating game awarded at the Game Awards, coming soon to PS5 and Switch 2

South of Midnight, the new title from Compulsion Games, has been available since April 8, 2025, on PC and Xbox Series. And exciting news: it’s also heading to PS5 and Switch 2 very soon! Check out our review.

Video games: what will we be playing in April 2026? Our selection of gaming releases

What will we be playing in April 2026? Gamer friends, if you're looking for the answer to this question, good news: the editorial team has put together a selection of new video games scheduled for release this April. Grab your controllers!

Days Gone Remastered: our review of the zombie game back on PS5

Days Gone Remastered, a game developed by Bend Studio, has been waiting for you on PS5 since April 25, 2025. This remaster of the open-world action game features graphical enhancements, new modes and DualSense functionality. We've tested it, and we'll tell you all about it!

Mandragora - Whispers of the Witch Tree: the dark fantasy metroidvania now available

Attention dark fantasy fans... The video game Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree awaits you on PC, PS5, Xbox Series and Nintendo Switch from April 17, 2025. A dark fantasy metroidvania by Primal Game Studio, with several editions already available for pre-order.

Steel Seed: the sci-fi infiltration and action game now available

Steel Seed, the new sci-fi action/ infiltration game from Storm in a Teacup, originally scheduled for release on April 10, is finally waiting for you on April 22, 2025 on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series. Update!

Forza Horizon 5 coming soon to PS5

An Xbox racing game coming soon to PS5... Forza Horizon 5 awaits you on Sony's console from April 29, 2025. Pre-order now to take to the roads of Mexico, or preview the game with the Premium Edition on April 25!

The Last of Us Part II Remastered: soon to be released on PC, read our review

The long-awaited remastered version of The Last of Us Part II, available on PS5 since January 19, 2024, also awaits you on PC for April 2025. We've tested it, and we'll tell you all about it!

Sand Land: our review of Bandai Namco's Akira Toriyama-inspired action RPG

Bandai Namco Europe unveils Sand Land, a new action RPG based on Akira Toriyama's cult manga, with a release date finally announced. In this desert universe where water is scarce, players embody Beelzebub, the Prince of Demons, in an epic quest for survival. We've tested it, and we'll tell you all about it!

Stellar Blade: our review of the Shift Up and PlayStation game

Stellar Blade, a video game developed by Shift Up and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, awaits you on PS5 from April 26, 2024, as announced at a Playstation State of Play conference on January 31. This action-adventure title promises an experience rich in combat and exploration, and awaits you for a demo this March 29. Immerse yourself in the post-apocalyptic world of Stellar Blade and get ready to save humanity! We've tested it, and we'll tell you all about it!

Tales of Kenzera - ZAU: our review of EA's new indie game

Discover Tales of Kenzera: ZAU, the independent game from EA Originals and Surgent Studios, a true tribute to a late father in a thrilling adventure. Available April 23, 2024 on PC via Steam, Epic Games Store and EA app, PS5, Xbox Séries and Nintendo Switch! We've tested it, we'll tell you all about it!

Top Spin 2K25: the cult tennis game returns to consoles

Good news for Top Spin fans! 2K Games is resurrecting the tennis franchise with a new game due for release on April 26, 2024. Thirteen years after Top Spin 4, the saga makes a grand entrance with promised improvements on PlayStation and Xbox. We take stock!

Star Wars Jedi - Survivor: our review of the sequel to Fallen Order

Bad news for Star Wars fans! Respawn and Electronic Arts have announced that they have postponed by one month the release of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, the sequel to Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. Initially scheduled for March 17, 2023 on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series, it will now be released on April 28. In the meantime, here's the official story trailer!