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Dungeons & Dragons game Warlock (2027) received its first proper trailer at Gamescom Opening Night Live, showcasing a primarily single-player, third-person action experience from Invoke with spellcasting, a teleport decoy, and weather effects, scheduled for 2027.
Insomniac's Marvel's Wolverine will be a story-driven, single-player game (not open-world) where Logan hunts resources for new suits, drinks whiskey to power up, and faces Nightmare Doors—psyche trials that explore his past; it also includes combat trials and a New Game Plus mode, with a Sept. 15 PS5 release and a limited Wolverine bundle.
Nintendo says Splatoon Raiders is a standalone, single-player spin-off that reimagines Salmon Run and leverages Switch 2 power, not Splatoon 4, with mainline entries still planned for the future.
Insider Gaming reports that EA added real-money microtransactions to College Football 27’s single-player Dynasty and Road to Glory modes, including a $100 upgrade to max out a Dynasty coach, and removed XP sliders that previously sped leveling; backlash from creators and players has grown under #CFBPlayDontPay, with EA not yet commenting as a dev blog is expected July 9. The move fits EA’s broader monetization push across its portfolio as the company contends with debt from a Saudi-led privatization deal.
Nintendo announces Splatoon Raiders, a single-player-focused action shooter where players score enemies and hunt treasure; the presentation is viewable on Nintendo Today and via the Nintendo Direct Archive, with requirements including a Nintendo Account and a compatible smart device, plus potential data charges and country restrictions.
Rockstar revealed GTA 6 pricing ahead of pre-orders: $79.99 for the standard edition and $99.99 for the Ultimate edition, described as a single-player experience at launch. Pre-orders begin June 25 across PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, Rockstar Games Store, and retailers, with digital pre-loading starting November 12 and physical editions available the same day to support pre-loading. The game launches November 19 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Digital pre-orders come with the Vintage Vice City Pack and a free GTA+ month. No multiplayer or online features were announced for launch in the initial pricing reveal.
Hideo Kojima describes his upcoming single-player horror game as 'something no one has ever seen before,' potentially coming to PS5 but published by Xbox Game Studios. He says it will be scarier than anything before, yet includes a system that lets players continue if it gets too frightening. Development is underway with no release date or confirmed platform, and publishers reportedly thought the concept sounded crazy.
That's No Moon, founded by ex-Naughty Dog and Infinity Ward veterans with $100M in funding from Smilegate, has announced its debut—an immersive, single-player action-adventure built around the Crossfire IP. The game emphasizes a dynamic Adaptive Cover system, real-time terrain use, and lethal, tactical combat set in the Atlas Mountains, following Layla on a survival mission with a wary ally. Published by Team K1, it’s listed as Coming Soon on Steam, with Epic Games Store, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S planned.
Crossfire is a PS5 third-person shooter from former Naughty Dog and Infinity Ward developers that promises a cinematic single‑player experience, pitting operators Layla and Cross against a shared threat; Claudia Doumit appears in the cast, and the trailer evokes Spec Ops: The Line vibes. There’s no release date yet and the footage is pre-alpha, so a launch window isn’t expected soon.
After a string of costly live-service stumbles, Sony’s State of Play pivots back to premium single-player games, opening with Marvel’s Wolverine and closing with God of War Laufey, while signaling a slate of narrative-driven titles and keeping a few live-service projects in the mix (e.g., Marathon Season 2).
Sony reportedly told staff that its narrative single-player PS5 games will remain PlayStation-exclusive with no PC ports, a shift Bloomberg cites to Hermen Hulst and company-wide communications. The move aims to boost PS5 sales and protect the PlayStation brand, potentially affecting titles like Marvel's Wolverine and Intergalactic: The Heretic Project, while some games (e.g., Scars of Kosmora) may still release on PC and multiplayer titles appear unaffected. An official public confirmation hasn’t been issued, with announcements expected at summer events.
Sony Interactive Entertainment chief Hermen Hulst confirmed at a company town hall that SIE will stop releasing its major single-player titles on PC, though some external publishing deals like Kena: Scars of Kosmora will remain PC-accessible; upcoming titles such as God of War Trilogy Remake are expected to stay console-exclusive, while online games like Marathon and MARVEL Tokon: Fighting Souls will still release on PC.
During a press event, Final Fantasy XIV director Naoki Yoshida said Square Enix has considered making a standalone, single-player FF14 set in the same world—perhaps following different characters or a different time period—but cautioned that only the current FF14 team could realistically develop such a game and there’s no official plan or timeline. The article also notes ongoing discussions about bringing Final Fantasy XIV to Nintendo Switch 2 with assurances about frame rate.
Splatoon Raiders is a new single-player Splatoon title arriving July 23 on Nintendo Switch 2. Players take on the role of a mechanic exploring the Spirhalite Islands, customizing gear, and raiding for treasure while battling Salmonids. The campaign features the Deep Cut trio—Frye, Shiver, and Big Man—with one band member joining as a powerful bot. Up to four players can join online or locally, and pre-orders are live on Nintendo eShop, with new amiibo launching alongside the game.
Nintendo confirms Splatoon Raiders, a single-player spin-off for Nintendo Switch 2, arriving July 23. Players take a mechanic through the Spirhalite Islands with returning pals Frye, Shiver, and Big Man from Deep Cut, and can join up to three others online or locally. The game emphasizes customizable gear, gadgets, and ink-based combat against Salmonids as you raid for loot, and a new Amiibo line accompanies the release. Splatoon Raiders is the fourth main Splatoon title, with July also bringing Rhythm Heaven Groove-related news for Nintendo fans.