#Publishing

Dark Cosmic Fantasy Strategy RPG Myths from the Maw Announced for PC

Half Human Games has announced Myths from the Maw, a dark cosmic fantasy strategy RPG coming to PC via Steam, with a Kickstarter campaign planned for 2027. Players lead mercenaries into the Maw, a colossal spacefallen fortress, where blood sacrifice, kills, and narrative choices accumulate corruption that manifests sinful traits affecting behavior in events, campfire actions, and battle. The game features turn-based tactical combat with permadeath, procedural dungeons, randomized loot, and builds drawn from 12 races and 20 classes.

Naruto mobile game announces international server as MoreFun pushes three titles this year

The Naruto mobile game, licensed by Bandai and developed by MoreFun, announced an international server after ten years of operation in China, alongside a three-year Naruto IP global plan called PROJECT: RASENGAN revealed at a New York Naruto event. No test or launch date has been given, and the first PV ends with both Bandai and MoreFun studio logos, with the Japanese server likely published by Bandai. The article also notes MoreFun's other two titles this year: Rock Kingdom: World announced its overseas release at Gamescom in late August with its first overseas PV passing 4 million YouTube views, and The Outcast is set for December with 34 million pre-registrations.

Usual June Delayed to January 20, 2027

Finji has delayed the supernatural third-person action adventure game Usual June from its previously planned October 28 release date to January 20, 2027. It will be available for PC via Steam.

No Man's Sky Is Coming to iPhone and iPad on October 28

No Man's Sky will arrive on the App Store on October 28, the only one of seven titles in Apple's Indie Games Week not yet available. Hello Games' Sean Murray said the iOS port has been in development for years and was held up by the studio's ongoing free updates, which the team has now caught up with. Players can sync progress from other platforms to their App Store copy, and the game supports controllers, touch controls, or a mix of both on iPhones and iPads released as far back as 2019.

Boltray Games Brings Five Diverse Games to Beijing Fusion 2026

Global publisher Boltray Games will showcase five games spanning survival, action and adventure at Beijing Fusion 2026, including The Walking Dead: Dark Days, Hela: A Mouse's Journey, Tram Riders, This Dragon Carries a Blade and Void Diver: Escape the Abyss. The event runs October 24 and 25 at Shougang International Convention Center in Beijing, with single-day tickets priced at 139 yuan full price and 129 yuan discounted via Bilibili Member Purchase.

Bandai Namco announces global version of Naruto Mobile under three-year Project Rasengan plan

Bandai Namco announced a global version of the MoreFun Studios-developed fighting game Naruto Mobile for iOS and Android, with no release date set. The game first launched in China on May 19, 2016, so the global release comes more than 10 years after its debut. The localization is part of Project Rasengan, a three-year plan for new Naruto media from 2027 to 2029 that also includes the Naruto x Ninku anime limited series, the Naruto Card Game trading card game, and the Naruto: Shadow Rising manga.

Senxin Aleste coming to PS5, PS4, and Switch on March 18, 2027 in Japan

Senxin Aleste coming to PS5, PS4, and Switch on March 18, 2027 in Japan

Jianxia World 4: Infinite sets October 15 open beta, studio posts letter after producer's departure

Xishanju's Jianxia World 4: Infinite is set for a full-platform open beta on October 15, billed as the final entry in the Jianxia World mobile series with a stated plan to run for 20 years starting in 2026. On October 9 the team published a long letter answering questions about monetization and design, describing the game as a pure MMO built on free trading, open-world PvP and large-scale guild GvG, with tighter control of stat gaps than games that claim not to sell stats. After the departure of key figure Guo Weiwei and continued pressure on the company's game business, the announcement sparked a trust crisis in the player community, prompting two letters and closed comment sections.

Magic: The Gathering Announces Darkhold Destiny, Its Third Marvel Crossover Set

Magic: The Gathering announced Darkhold Destiny, its third Marvel crossover set, with a story in which Doctor Strange, Thor, and other heroes face Dormammu and Hela using the Darkhold to invade the multiverse. The set features an in-house story, three spell schools called Arcane, Divine, and Dark, and the return of the Arcane subtype unused since Saviors of Kamigawa in 2005. Products include boosters, Collector Boosters, Bundles, four Commander decks, scene boxes, and promo cards, with the set launching in April 2027 and a comic with Image Comics arriving in February.

Magic: The Gathering Announces Marvel Crossover Set Darkhold Destiny, Launching April 8

Wizards of the Coast announced Magic: The Gathering's Darkhold Destiny, its third Marvel crossover set and the first with an original storyline, at New York Comic Con. The set centers on Doctor Strange, Thor and Ghost Rider fighting Hela and Dormammu's multiverse invasion, and launches April 8 next year as the second set of the year after Nauctis. It includes four Commander decks, Secret Lair drops and new mechanics like Vengeance.

Wizards of the Coast reveals Dungeons & Dragons and Star Wars crossover details, launching in 2027

Wizards of the Coast shared the first concrete details of its Dungeons & Dragons and Star Wars crossover at New York Comic Con, made up of the Star Wars Tyro Squadron: Adventures adventure and the D&D | Star Wars Core Rules book, both set for release in 2027. The adventure is set during the Original Trilogy and casts players as part of a secret Rebel crew fighting the Empire, with cover and concept art also revealed. It is the second major D&D crossover under the Universes Beyond banner, following the World of Warcraft tie-in whose products arrive on Nov. 17.

Shadow of the Road Delayed to March 10, 2027

Publisher Owlcat Games and developer Another Angle Games have delayed the story-driven turn-based RPG Shadow of the Road from its previously planned November 12, 2026 release date to March 10, 2027. It will be available for PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG. The extra time will be used to polish tactical encounters, fine-tune combat balance, and refine the progression systems.

The Galaxies Showcase Returns Next Week: How to Watch and What to Expect

The Galaxies Showcase returns on 15th October with its most ambitious line-up yet, featuring games from more than 40 studios and publishers including Square Enix Collective, Krafton and Embark Studios. Hosted by Jane Douglas, the stream airs at 8pm BST and can be watched on Eurogamer's homepage, IGN, Twitch and other platforms. Organisers promise blockbuster franchises, anticipated sequels and brand-new announcements, though no specific games have been revealed.

Aion 2 hits nearly 400,000 concurrent players on Steam at international launch as Korean MMOs turn to the West

NCsoft's Aion 2 launched globally on October 5, drawing more than 400,000 daily active players and a Steam peak of 398,000 concurrent users, briefly topping Steam's global top sellers. Its Steam rating sits at 64%, with complaints focused on auction house and player trading still requiring a paid membership. The piece argues that scarce high-quality MMO releases in the West explain the early surge, while Korean MMOs have yet to solve long-term retention, and asks whether Chinese studios such as NetEase should follow.

BetaDwarf's Dragon Vault Raiders demo is live on Steam, PvPvE test set for October 15

Dragon Vault Raiders, a multiplayer extraction ARPG from BetaDwarf with Square Enix as global publisher, now has a demo on Steam, with a PvPvE test starting October 15. The demo offers two playable Breakers and two PvE difficulties for solo or co-op play through the first chapter's map and main questline. The PvPvE test adds more Breakers and player-versus-player combat, and the game supports solo and multiplayer PvE as well as PvPvE modes.

Rockbeasts launches on PS5 in January 2027 with Critical Role on board

Lichthund announced that Rockbeasts, a rock and roll management RPG, will launch on PS5 in January 2027. Players take the manager's chair, juggling resources and band personalities. Critical Role is partnering with Lichthund on the creative and publishing side, and Matthew Mercer and Sam Riegel are joining the cast. The game can be wishlisted now.

Team17 and Saltitude announce dark fantasy roguelike action game Little Prince Tyger for PC

Team17 and French developer Saltitude have announced Little Prince Tyger, a dark fantasy roguelike action game coming to PC via Steam in 2027. Players take on the role of a tiny bow-and-arrow hunter battling strange beasts across more than 1,000 hand-crafted, single-screen levels. The game is a reference to William Blake's poem The Tyger.

Trainwatch Launches March 10, 2027

Publisher 11 bit studios and developer Harvester Games announced that the time management mystery adventure game Trainwatch will launch for PC via Steam on March 10, 2027. Players work as a gatekeeper managing the train timetable, gates, hunger, sleep, and hygiene while unlocking new skills. Solo developer Rem Michalski said it may be his most mechanics-heavy game, but its psychological horror core remains.

DAVE THE DIVER announces final DLC 'Subnautica 2 Content Pack', free in early 2027

MINTROCKET announced 'Subnautica 2 Content Pack', the final DLC for DAVE THE DIVER, made in partnership with Unknown Worlds Entertainment and launching free in early 2027. Players will explore the strange waters of Proteus, with Dave and Bancho traveling interdimensionally to unlock exotic recipes and help new friends while facing periodic Leviathan confrontations. DAVE THE DIVER is available now on PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC via Steam, Epic Games Store and Microsoft Store, iOS, and Android.

Lazare's Sacrifice, a Narrative Deckbuilder Made With Gwent's Creator, Launches Spring 2027

Lazare's Sacrifice is a narrative deckbuilder set during the French Revolution, made in collaboration with Gwent lead designer Damien Monnier and published by Curve Games. Players control the real historical figure Lazare Hoche, sacrificing cards, board slots, or health to strengthen their plays while trying to escape Carmes Prison and avoid the guillotine. It is set to release in Spring 2027.

Strange Scaffold Saved This New Tactics Game From Cancellation

Gods With Badges, a narrative-driven tactics game revealed at the Triple-i Initiative showcase, was originally a canceled project called Hard Justice from Devolver Digital-owned studio Artificer before being saved by Strange Scaffold. The El Paso, Elsewhere developer rebuilt the existing work through its Project Share initiative, which encourages studios to share original code. The game follows disgraced police officer Harrow McClellan in the dystopian city of Scarhelm and is set to launch on PC in 2027.

Fast-paced roguelike action game Volatiles announced for PC

Publisher 11 bit studios and developer Team Instant Defeat have announced Volatiles, a fast-paced top-down roguelike action game coming to PC via Steam. A release date was not announced. Each run starts with a single tile and expands as players fight alien hordes, gather experience, and level up, with new tiles offering weapons, upgrades, healing, tools, defenses, and risky synergies.

French Revolution narrative deckbuilder Lazare's Sacrifice announced for PC

Publisher Curve Games and developer Dream Reality Interactive have announced Lazare's Sacrifice, a narrative deckbuilder retelling the French Revolution, launching for PC via Steam in 2027. Players take on the role of condemned General Lazare Hoche, dueling historical figures in psychological card battles within Carmes Prison. It is crafted in collaboration with Damien Monnier, creator of the original Gwent, and features a Story Mode and a Tower Mode.

Apple Crumble Launches December 3

Happy Broccoli Games, the studio behind Duck Detective, announced that its fully-voiced interactive mystery thriller Apple Crumble will launch for PC via Steam on December 3. Set during your grandma's 84th birthday party, the 60 to 90 minute walking simulator tasks players with uncovering which guest is out to kill her.

Unreal Engine 5 3D Survival Horror Game Laica Reveals Steam Page and First Trailer

Santa Sunrise's Santa Studio has opened the Steam store page and released the first trailer for Laica, a first-person 3D survival horror game planned for 2027 with Japanese voice acting and Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese subtitles and interface. Players live alongside the mysterious girl Laica on a space station and travel between daily life and a dark world roamed by alien monsters. It is published by ambr, marking the company's first title as a publisher.

Dead of Darkness 2 Announced for PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC

Retrofiction Games has announced Dead of Darkness 2, an isometric 2D survival horror sequel coming to PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC, with console versions published by eastasiasoft. The game follows Jun Takehara as she searches for help in the sinister town of Goldren Creek, and features a cast of 28 characters plus character switching between up to three characters.

Classic PC-98 Horror Adventure Dead of the Brain Is Coming to Steam

FairyTale, a prolific PC-98 studio from the '90s, has struck a deal with Fakku to bring Dead of the Brain to Steam just in time for Halloween, with additions like autosaves and optional quality-of-life improvements. The game previously only had a fan translation by the group WINE, making this an official release of a fan-translated PC-98 title. Fakku seemingly bought the publishing rights to FairyTale's entire catalog, potentially meaning dozens of PC-98 games could come to Steam in the future.

Springs, Eternal launches November 11

Publisher Serenity Forge and developer Fullbright announced that Springs, Eternal will launch for PC via Steam on November 11. A demo is available now. The lo-fi first-person narrative exploration game is set at a mysterious hot springs in the dead of night and takes around two-to-three hours to fully complete.

Monster Hunter Rise comes to iOS and Android, but requires a Netflix membership

Store listings show Monster Hunter Rise has arrived on iOS and Android, with a Netflix membership required to download and play, and the game runs natively on mobile devices. The mobile version turns Challenge and Event Quests previously offered as paid or temporary DLC into unlocks earned through progression, adds a Recovery Button that picks the most effective item automatically, and rebuilds touch controls for each weapon's scheme. Capcom said yesterday that the game has sold 20 million units worldwide, while Tencent's Monster Hunter Outlanders launches on mobile on 29th October.

Netflix and Supermassive announce The Conjuring: Unspoken, out October 13

Netflix and Until Dawn developer Supermassive Games surprise-announced The Conjuring: Unspoken, launching October 13 through Netflix with no dedicated hardware or controller required. It is an interactive paranormal investigation in which players use their phone to explore the fictional Red Lion Inn as demonologist Francesca Noakes, using an electromagnetic field reader, an infrared camera, and a spirit box while dialogue choices shape the story. Netflix said no prior knowledge of The Conjuring is needed, though fans of the series will get more from it, and the game was made with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment.

Something Is Killing the Children Is Getting a 1v1 Tabletop Card Game

Tiny Onion has announced Something Is Killing the Children: A Gridstorm Game, a 1v1 tabletop card battler based on the bestselling horror comic by James Tynion IV and artist Werther Dell'Edera. Designed by Wayves Creative Co. with art by Dell'Edera, the game is coming to Kickstarter in 2027 and is built around a grid-based battlefield where positioning and character-specific card effects decide who survives. An Erica Slaughter trading card will be included with the Something Is Killing the Children #50 Cover C blind-bag variant on Oct. 7 and at Tiny Onion's New York Comic Con booth this weekend.

Arknights: Endfield version update 'Sanctuary of Ink' launches October 15 alongside Steam release

Publisher GRYPHLINE and developer Mountain Contour announced that Arknights: Endfield's 'Sanctuary of Ink' version update will launch on October 15 alongside its Steam release. The update adds a new main story chapter, two playable Operators, Si and Argent Flow, the Indigo Experimental Operation for Contingency Contract, and a countryside inn management activity. The Steam version supports cross-platform progression so existing players can continue on Talos-II.

Star Wars: Galactic Racer Coming to Amazon Luna at Launch via Prime

Star Wars: Galactic Racer will be available to play on cloud gaming service Amazon Luna at launch as part of a Prime subscription

Star Wars: Galactic Racer Launches on Amazon Luna as Part of Prime Subscription

Star Wars: Galactic Racer, developed by Fuse Games and published by Secret Mode, will be available on Amazon Luna at launch for Prime subscribers at no additional cost. Luna players can access the single-player campaign plus Arcade and Scenario modes, and the game also launches on Windows, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Amazon's Head of Gaming Jeff Gattis said this marks the first time Luna players can jump into a single-player campaign from day one without owning a console or waiting for a download.

Jagex announces RuneScape 4 at RuneFest, a full MMO sequel that began as a Dragonwilds expansion

Jagex announced a new RuneScape MMO with the working title RuneScape 4 at its annual RuneFest event, alongside a brief teaser trailer showing the art style. According to MMORPG.com, RuneScape 4 began as a planned expansion for the survival game Dragonwilds before growing into a full new game. It is being built on Unreal Engine, and the original expansion version had targeted a 2027 release, which the larger scope has likely pushed back.

New RuneScape Game Officially Revealed by Jagex

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Football Manager 27 launches November 10 for PS5, Xbox Series, PC, iOS, and Android

SEGA and developer Sports Interactive announced that Football Manager 27 will launch on November 10. The PC version arrives on Steam, Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store, the console version on PS5 and Xbox Series, and the mobile version on iOS and Android via Netflix, with Game Pass availability as well. SEGA said the game reworks interface navigation and personalization and adds tile customization.

Xbox Disc-to-Digital Program Now Available for All Players

Xbox's disc-to-digital program is now live for all Xbox owners after being rolled out to Xbox Insiders. Inserting an eligible Xbox Series X or Xbox One disc grants a digital license tied to that disc, while the original disc still works normally. A support page states that losing, selling, giving away, or no longer possessing a qualifying disc may limit or revoke access to the associated digital license.

Grave Seasons launches March 9, 2027

Publisher Blumhouse Games and developer Perfect Garbage announced that Grave Seasons, a narrative-focused farming simulation horror game, will launch on March 9, 2027 for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC via Steam, and will also be available via Game Pass. The game currently has over 750,000 wishlists on Steam. Players farm in the town of Ashenridge while investigating a series of murders, gathering clues, crafting protective items, and identifying the next victim, with relationships and choices affecting how the story unfolds.