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Splitgate 2 relaunches as SPLITGATE: Arena Reloaded on December 17

Free-to-play portal-based arena shooter Splitgate 2 will relaunch as SPLITGATE: Arena Reloaded for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store on December 17,…
Splitgate 2 relaunches as SPLITGATE: Arena Reloaded on December 17
Free-to-play portal-based arena shooter Splitgate 2 will relaunch as SPLITGATE: Arena Reloaded for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store on December 17, developer 1047 Games announced.
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December 4, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV ‘Story’ trailer

Publisher Deep Silver and developer KING Art Games have released the story trailer for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV, reveling a playable Dark Angels chapter and Primarch Lion El'Jonson.
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV ‘Story’ trailer
Publisher Deep Silver and developer KING Art Games have released the story trailer for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV, reveling a playable Dark Angels chapter and Primarch Lion El'Jonson.
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December 4, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Occult detective adventure game Inkblood announced for PC

Publisher CRITICAL REFLEX and developer Hey Bird! have announced occult detective adventure game Inkblood for PC (Steam). It will launch in 2026.
Occult detective adventure game Inkblood announced for PC
Publisher CRITICAL REFLEX and developer Hey Bird! have announced occult detective adventure game Inkblood for PC (Steam). It will launch in 2026.
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December 4, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Esoteric Ebb launches in spring 2026

Fantasy CRPG Esoteric Ebb will launch for PC via Steam in spring 2026, publisher Raw Fury and developer Christoffer Bodegard announced.
Esoteric Ebb launches in spring 2026
Fantasy CRPG Esoteric Ebb will launch for PC via Steam in spring 2026, publisher Raw Fury and developer Christoffer Bodegard announced.
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December 4, 2025 at 10:58 PM
*Update* Turn-based dungeon crawler Dungeons of DUSK announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, PC, iOS, and Android www.gematsu.com/2025/12/turn...
December 4, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Narrative-driven 3D adventure game The House of Hikmah announced for PC

Lunacy Studios has announced The House of Hikmah, a fully voiced narrative-driven 3D adventure game exploring grief, legacy, and the search for purpose after profound loss. It will launch for PC via Steam in Q1 2026.
Narrative-driven 3D adventure game The House of Hikmah announced for PC
Lunacy Studios has announced The House of Hikmah, a fully voiced narrative-driven 3D adventure game exploring grief, legacy, and the search for purpose after profound loss. It will launch for PC via Steam in Q1 2026.
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December 4, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Turn-based dungeon crawler Dungeons of DUSK announced for PC

Publisher New Blood Interactive and developer 68k Studios have announced turn-based dungeon RPG Dungeons of DUSK for PC (Steam). It will launch in 2026. A demo is coming soon.
Turn-based dungeon crawler Dungeons of DUSK announced for PC
Publisher New Blood Interactive and developer 68k Studios have announced turn-based dungeon RPG Dungeons of DUSK for PC (Steam). It will launch in 2026. A demo is coming soon.
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December 4, 2025 at 10:05 PM
DAMON and BABY – PC Gaming Show 2025: Most Wanted trailer

Arc System Works has released a new trailer for action adventure game DAMON and BABY as part of today's PC Gaming Show 2025: Most Wanted.
DAMON and BABY – PC Gaming Show 2025: Most Wanted trailer
Arc System Works has released a new trailer for action adventure game DAMON and BABY as part of today's PC Gaming Show 2025: Most Wanted.
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December 4, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Fullbright announces narrative exploration game Springs, Eternal for PC

Fullbright has announced Springs, Eternal, a lo-fi first-person narrative exploration game set in a mysterious hot springs in the dead of night. It is a two-to-three-hours experience, and will launch for PC via Steam in 2026.
Fullbright announces narrative exploration game Springs, Eternal for PC
Fullbright has announced Springs, Eternal, a lo-fi first-person narrative exploration game set in a mysterious hot springs in the dead of night. It is a two-to-three-hours experience, and will launch for PC via Steam in 2026.
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December 4, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Science-fiction puzzle adventure Rivage announced for PC

Publisher Raw Fury and developer Exnilo Studio have announced science-fiction puzzle adventure game Rivage for PC (Steam). It will launch in 2026.
Science-fiction puzzle adventure Rivage announced for PC
Publisher Raw Fury and developer Exnilo Studio have announced science-fiction puzzle adventure game Rivage for PC (Steam). It will launch in 2026.
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December 4, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Starsand Island ‘Advanced Gameplay and High-Level Island Mastery’ trailer, screenshots

Seed Lab has released a new trailer for anime-inspired life simulation game Starsand Island, as well as new information about the game's combat and multiplayer features.
Starsand Island ‘Advanced Gameplay and High-Level Island Mastery’ trailer, screenshots
Seed Lab has released a new trailer for anime-inspired life simulation game Starsand Island, as well as new information about the game's combat and multiplayer features.
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December 4, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Luna Abyss launches in 2026

First-person bullet hell action adventure game Luna Abyss will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store in 2026, publisher Kwalee and developer Kwalee Labs announced.
Luna Abyss launches in 2026
First-person bullet hell action adventure game Luna Abyss will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store in 2026, publisher Kwalee and developer Kwalee Labs announced.
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December 4, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Retro-style fishing mystery game About Fishing announced for PS5, PC

Publisher Playstack and Arctic Eggs developer The Water Museum have announced About Fishing, a fishing mystery game "made out of love for Shenmue and SEGA Bass Fishing." It will be available for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam. A…
Retro-style fishing mystery game About Fishing announced for PS5, PC
Publisher Playstack and Arctic Eggs developer The Water Museum have announced About Fishing, a fishing mystery game "made out of love for Shenmue and SEGA Bass Fishing." It will be available for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam. A release date was not announced.
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December 4, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Roguelite tactical rhythm game Wardrum announced for PC

Publisher Team17 and Fashion Police Squad developer Mopeful Games have announced roguelite tactical rhythm game Wardrum for PC (Steam). A release date was not announced.
Roguelite tactical rhythm game Wardrum announced for PC
Publisher Team17 and Fashion Police Squad developer Mopeful Games have announced roguelite tactical rhythm game Wardrum for PC (Steam). A release date was not announced.
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December 4, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Wired Productions and LKA announce psychological thriller When Sirens Fall Silent for PC

Publisher Wired Productions and developer LKA have announced When Sirens Fall Silent, a dark, investigative, psychological thriller coming to PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. A release date was not announced.
Wired Productions and LKA announce psychological thriller When Sirens Fall Silent for PC
Publisher Wired Productions and developer LKA have announced When Sirens Fall Silent, a dark, investigative, psychological thriller coming to PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. A release date was not announced.
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December 4, 2025 at 9:10 PM
2.5D anime-style adventure game Epoch Reset announced for PC

Publisher Kakehashi Games and developer abnermtj have announced 2.5D anime-style adventure game Epoch Reset. It will launch for PC via Steam in 2027.
2.5D anime-style adventure game Epoch Reset announced for PC
Publisher Kakehashi Games and developer abnermtj have announced 2.5D anime-style adventure game Epoch Reset. It will launch for PC via Steam in 2027.
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December 4, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Lunar Strike launches in May 2026

Science-fiction narrative adventure and exploration game Lunar Strike will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam in May 2026, developer Cognition Europe announced.
Lunar Strike launches in May 2026
Science-fiction narrative adventure and exploration game Lunar Strike will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam in May 2026, developer Cognition Europe announced.
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December 4, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Retro-style first-person shooter Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War! announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC

Publisher Dotemu and Warhammer 40,000: Bolt Gun series developer Auroch Digital have announced Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War!, a retro-style first-person shooter coming to…
Retro-style first-person shooter Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War! announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC
Publisher Dotemu and Warhammer 40,000: Bolt Gun series developer Auroch Digital have announced Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War!, a retro-style first-person shooter coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC via Steam in 2026.
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December 4, 2025 at 8:51 PM
DarkSwitch launches March 12, 2026

Survival city builder DarkSwitch will launch for PC via Steam and GOG on March 12, 2026, developer Cyber Temple announced. A two-hour prologue demo is now available via Steam.
DarkSwitch launches March 12, 2026
Survival city builder DarkSwitch will launch for PC via Steam and GOG on March 12, 2026, developer Cyber Temple announced. A two-hour prologue demo is now available via Steam.
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December 4, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Cellar Door Games announces roguelike strategy RPG Neath for PC

Rogue Legacy series developer Cellar Door Games has announced roguelike strategy RPG Neath for PC (Steam). It will launch in 2026.
Cellar Door Games announces roguelike strategy RPG Neath for PC
Rogue Legacy series developer Cellar Door Games has announced roguelike strategy RPG Neath for PC (Steam). It will launch in 2026.
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December 4, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Soulmask launches in spring 2026 alongside DLC ‘Shifting Sands’

Survival sandbox game Soulmask will leave Early Access and launch for PC via Steam in spring 2026 alongside the Ancient Egypt-themed downloadable content "Shifting Sands," publisher Qooland Games and developer CampFire Studio…
Soulmask launches in spring 2026 alongside DLC ‘Shifting Sands’
Survival sandbox game Soulmask will leave Early Access and launch for PC via Steam in spring 2026 alongside the Ancient Egypt-themed downloadable content "Shifting Sands," publisher Qooland Games and developer CampFire Studio announced.
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December 4, 2025 at 8:36 PM
NUTMEG! launches March 26, 2026

Football management deckbuilder NUTMEG! will launch for PC via Steam on March 26, 2026, publisher Secret Mode and developer Sumo Digital Academy announced.
NUTMEG! launches March 26, 2026
Football management deckbuilder NUTMEG! will launch for PC via Steam on March 26, 2026, publisher Secret Mode and developer Sumo Digital Academy announced.
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December 4, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Cairn launches January 29, 2026

Survival climbing adventure game Cairn will launch for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam on January 29, 2026 for $29.99 with an additional 10 percent launch discount, developer The Game Bakers announced. A $36.99 Deluxe Edition will also be available, featuring a Kami…
Cairn launches January 29, 2026
Survival climbing adventure game Cairn will launch for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam on January 29, 2026 for $29.99 with an additional 10 percent launch discount, developer The Game Bakers announced. A $36.99 Deluxe Edition will also be available, featuring a Kami travel guide by comic book artist Mathieu Bablet and three exclusive keepsakes from Aava's journey.
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December 4, 2025 at 8:28 PM
MIO: Memories in Orbit adds Switch 2 version, launches January 20, 2026

Science-fiction Metroidvania MIO: Memories in Orbit will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store on January 20, 2025, publisher Focus Entertainment and developer Douze Dixiemes…
MIO: Memories in Orbit adds Switch 2 version, launches January 20, 2026
Science-fiction Metroidvania MIO: Memories in Orbit will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store on January 20, 2025, publisher Focus Entertainment and developer Douze Dixiemes announced. The Switch 2 version is newly announced, and the previously announced PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Switch versions are seemingly no longer planned.
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December 4, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Carmageddon: Rogue Shift launches in early 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC

Roguelite racing action game Carmageddon: Rogue Shift will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store in early 2026, developer 34BigThings announced.
Carmageddon: Rogue Shift launches in early 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC
Roguelite racing action game Carmageddon: Rogue Shift will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store in early 2026, developer 34BigThings announced.
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December 4, 2025 at 8:15 PM