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Buckshot Roulette, a indie horror title by Mike Klubnika and Critical Reflex, has unexpectedly dropped on Xbox Game Pass, bringing its tense Russian roulette showdown to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Game Pass tiers, with both a short single-player experience and a multiplayer mode for up to four players after earlier launches on itch.io (Dec 2023) and Steam (Apr 2024).
Nintendo's Splatoon Raiders reveals multiplayer modes: up to four players can team up locally or online in password-protected rooms for treasure hunts, plus a new 'Call for Help' feature that lets solo players enlist online helpers (with cooldown), and players can assist others' raids for rewards; the game launches July 23, 2026 for Switch 2.
Sophie Austin announces ChaosCollage for Minecraft and invites players to submit their best multiplayer chaos to be featured in a community collage.
Jotoyo announced Monster Fantasy for PC via Steam, an action RPG with cozy life-sim elements where an amnesiac hero explores Eldoras to hunt monsters, befriend villagers, fish, cook, gather, and craft while building a home. The game promises over 50 giant monsters, four classes (Warrior, Mage, Archer, Martial Artist), and monster taming/riding, plus online multiplayer. A Kickstarter launches July 15, with no release date yet announced.
First reviews for Star Fox on Nintendo Switch 2 praise a modernized Star Fox 64 remake with upgraded graphics, new cinematic cutscenes and voiced dialogue, a 4-vs-4 Battle Mode, online play, Joy-Con 2 mouse controls, and GameChat; the game revamps routes and missions while releasing on June 25.
Nintendo released a Star Fox Switch 2 trailer highlighting Star Wolf, with Arwing combat, branching missions, a 4v4 Battle Mode, and upgraded visuals, fully voiced dialogue, and a sweeping orchestral score, plus new features like Joy-Con 2 mouse controls and GameChat2.
Season 20 introduces Custom Seas, a standalone Sea of Thieves lobby mode for up to 24 players across six crews, plus a full toolkit (Free Cam, crew/ship customization, creature spawns, fast travel, item spawning, and a new Command Menu) to design and host user-made modes like team deathmatch, boat races, or monster hunts. Gold can’t be earned in Custom Seas, but silver is used for in-lobby scoring and a configurable scoreboard. Players can visit legendary locations (Old Sailor Isle, Tribute Peak, Glorious Sea Dog Taverns, Damned Sea Dog Tavern) and access the map via a Quick Command Menu (Free Cam, Fly, Quick Sail, Quick Spawn). The update also adds three new achievements and a host of lobby presets to jump-start creativity.
UploadVR's Summer Showcase 2026 revealed over 30 VR game announcements across Meta Quest and SteamVR, spanning co-op sci‑fi epics, roguelikes, racers, puzzles, and horror experiences, with many titles slated for early access or launches later in 2026–2027 on Quest, SteamVR, and PSVR2.
Gears of War: E-Day is the upcoming canonical prequel launching October 6 on Xbox Series X/S and PC (early access October 1 with Premium Edition). It features a 14-hour linear campaign with some open moments, faster movement options, and classic cover mechanics; supports 2-player split-screen co-op and up to four players online, plus a new Horde Siege PvE mode for 12 players. The Chainsaw Lancer appears as a prototype later, and an open beta runs in August (early access for pre-orders). It’s not coming to PS5 and ties Marcus and Dom’s origins to the broader Gears saga, with potential future implications for the series.
Nintendo’s European Switch eShop is hosting a “Multiplayer Sale” through June 21, discounting a wide range of multiplayer-friendly titles—from fighters and co-op platformers to roguelikes and shmups—headlined by Absolum, Clockwork Aquario, Enter the Gungeon, Disney Illusion Island, and G-Darius HD. The roundup highlights notable picks and sale prices, emphasizes local/online multiplayer options, and notes how to grab eShop credit for purchases.
Playtonic has announced Super Yooka-Laylee Kart, an arcade racing game headed to PC first with other platforms (likely Nintendo Switch) later. It features a story campaign, online and local multiplayer for up to 8 players, extensive race customization, and a Rage system that enables tactical comebacks, along with a focus on mastery and player expression. A trailer is out and the team says more Nintendo platform updates are coming.
Bloober Team, Broken Mirror Games and Anshar Studios announced SAW: Genesis, a 3v1 multiplayer horror game arriving in PC Early Access on Steam. Players can be The Judge, who manipulates trials from the shadows, or one of three Accused racing to escape on procedurally generated maps. The Judge uses perks, traps and rehabilitation mechanics to steer outcomes while the Accused rely on teamwork to solve challenges before time runs out, with short, replayable matches and lasting, game-wide consequences.
Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack adds Donkey Kong 64 to its N64 Classics library, delivering four-player split-screen multiplayer and five Kong characters (Donkey Kong, Diddy, Tiny, Lanky, Chunky) with the DK Rap. The 1999 Rare-published platformer lets players explore DK Island, collect bananas, and battle King K. Rool, with Japan receiving the same title next week as part of the ongoing library expansion.
Hands-on with Star Fox for Switch 2 shows a faithful remake of Star Fox 64, updated visuals and new cutscenes, plus a standout online 4v4 multiplayer on Sector Y with capture-the-flag-style objectives and weapon pickups. Some voice lines were re-recorded and the maps’ rotation may affect long-term variety, but the preview suggests a strong package ahead of the June 25 launch (digital $49.99, physical $59.99).
Star Fox (2026) for Switch 2 remakes Star Fox 64 with updated graphics, voice acting, and cutscenes, expanding the campaign with branching paths and more context; it also revamps Battle Mode for online or GameShare play with up to eight players across three maps, while preserving classic flight action and adding co-op options and updated character designs. Release is June 25, 2026.