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Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve for PS5 is shaping up to be the series’ most ambitious entry, featuring upgraded visuals with cloud tech and Unreal Engine Lumen, a shift to first-person storytelling, more approachable tutorials, a training mode, and the biggest online component yet alongside the main campaign.
Bandai Namco and Project Aces released an eight-minute Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve developer diary that highlights the series’ three decades of flight expertise, the player’s role as squad leader on the Endurance carrier in a Strangereal war, and new immersion features like a first-person perspective in story scenes, photorealistic aircraft and sky rendering, and the Cloudly/Lumen weather system. The diary also explains the game’s inclusive goals for new and returning players and confirms a 2026 release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam.
Bandai Namco and Media.Vision announced a large-scale expansion DLC for Digimon Story: Time Stranger, due in 2027. The developers say not all Digi Referendum results will be included, but some world-building inspired by fan votes will appear in this expansion and future titles. Producer Ryosuke Hara teased more details in upcoming announcements, and Aegiomon's voice actor Mutsumi Tamura will return. The base game is available on PS5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam, with Switch 2 and Switch versions planned for July 9 in Japan and July 10 worldwide.
Type-Moon's Fate/Extra Record remake has been delayed beyond Spring 2026 due to a revised development structure, with Bandai Namco no longer as publisher; a new publisher and release date will be announced later. The game remains in development for PS4, PS5, Switch, and PC via Steam.
Bandai Namco reveals Echoes of Aincrad, a customizable JRPG set in the floating Aincrad, featuring real-time action combat and strong partner synergies. Players create a unique hero, tailor gear and abilities, and explore a vast world with quests and dungeons. The game is planned for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with Deluxe, Ultimate, and Standard editions and Day 1 bonus content; preorders are open ahead of a July 2026 release (listed as 10/07/2026).
Bandai Namco’s Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO on Switch and Switch 2 gets a substantial update: a new limited-time Extreme Warrior Attack mode, Battle Together now allowing all stages to be selected on Switch 2, plus new selectable scenarios, cutscenes, and UI options in Custom Battle; improvements to usability and stability are noted. A major DLC is planned with more characters, stages, and a new single-player mode, and a 2026 roadmap with a 2027 Dragon Ball project tease rounding out the announcements.
Bandai Namco pledged multiple patches for Code Vein 2 to fix frame rate issues, reduce stuttering, and improve combat responsiveness, with adjustments to action balance, enemy behavior, and console performance in Prioritise Action mode; updates will roll out over several patches.
Bandai Namco and Tamsoft announced Captain Tsubasa II: World Fighters for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC, with a 2026 release window. The game promises 110 playable characters, 22 national teams, and over 150 cutscenes, along with enhanced gameplay and new super moves.
Bandai Namco revealed Tales of Arise: Beyond the Dawn Edition for Switch 2, releasing May 21 in Japan and May 22 worldwide, adding a new story set one year after the main game with over 20 hours of additional content.
To mark its 40th anniversary, Dragon Ball returns to Dragon Ball Super with a new Galactic Patrol arc where Goku and Vegeta aid the patrol against the planet-eater Moro; an enhanced remake of Battle of the Gods called Dragon Ball Super: Beerus is planned for this fall, and Bandai Namco teases a 2027 game codenamed ‘Age 1000’ that may feature Akira Toriyama’s final original characters.
Bandai Namco announced Dragon Ball New Game Project AGE 1000, a brand-new Dragon Ball world with entirely original characters, including a never-before-seen character designed by Akira Toriyama, set to launch in 2027 with more details to be revealed at Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour 2026 in Los Angeles.
Ace Combat 7 has sold over 7 million copies since its January 2019 launch, announced by Bandai Namco with a message of gratitude from director Kazutoki Kono and a set of free wallpapers to celebrate the milestone.
Sega expands Yakuza Kiwami 3's retro lineup on Switch 2 and other platforms by adding Game Gear titles from Bandai Namco (Pac-Man, Mappy, Galaga '91), joining Sonic Chaos and other retro inclusions; Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties releases on February 12, 2026 for $59.99 / £54.99.
Bandai Namco’s PS5 action RPG Code Vein 2 is showcased in a dense nine‑minute overview that covers lore, story beats, combat, character customization, progression, and companions, signaling a refined sequel launching January 30.
Bandai Namco released a nine-minute Code Vein II overview trailer highlighting enhanced Revenant combat with Drain Attacks, Formae, and a Partner System, along with new weapons (Twin Blades and Rune Blades), expanded Blood Codes and Jails, and a deep character creator with 64 save slots (Character Creator Demo starts Jan 23, 2026). The game’s narrative traverses post-apocalyptic locales and it launches Jan 30, 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam. Watch the trailer for a look at environments, weapons, and combat mechanics.