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Cyan Worlds is releasing remakes of Myst and its sequel Riven for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and the Microsoft Store, including PS VR2 support, ray-traced reflections, and a 60fps Performance Mode. PS5 Pro Enhanced options and a Power Saver mode are included, Xbox supports 4K and HDR, and both titles will cost $35 with a May 19 launch (Myst is already purchasable on Xbox Series X/S).
Eurogamer reports a free Final Fantasy VII Rebirth demo is available now on Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, with progression carry-over to the full game when it launches on June 3 for Switch 2 and Xbox Series X/S; the demo is 45GB on Switch 2 and 91GB on Xbox, includes the first two chapters and early game sections, plus new progression options, and bonus items ('kupo charm' and 'survival set') if you bring demo save data.
In the Invincible Vs Open Beta on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S at 1080p, PS5 shows higher input lag (about 60.36ms or 3.62 frames) than the Xbox Series X (47.97ms, 2.88 frames) and Series S (48.45ms, 2.91 frames); PC beta is unavailable, so the gap is small and players can pick based on preference. The beta runs with 10 of 18 characters, with Universa and The Immortal as DLC and two additional fighters planned for Fall/Winter 2026.
Hades 2 arrives on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Xbox Game Pass on April 14 after launching on Switch/Switch 2 and PC; PS4 and Xbox One are skipped, with Melinoë leading a roguelike sequel.
Pearl Abyss details Crimson Desert's console performance ahead of its March 19 launch: PS5 and Xbox Series X/S offer three modes—Performance (1080p/60, VRR uncapped, RTLow), Balanced (upscaled 4K from 1280p, ~40 FPS, no RT changes), and Quality (4K/30, High RT); PS5 Pro bumps fidelity with native 4K and higher RT options, plus potential 48+ FPS via VRR in Balanced; Xbox Series S is limited to 720p/40 FPS with no RT, while Quality improves to 1080p/30 RT. The developer also covers supported peripherals (ROG Xbox Ally/X) and notes Steam Deck support is unconfirmed as launch approaches on PC, Mac, and consoles.
Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass now includes a remastered version of Fallout 3 for free on Xbox Series X|S, delivering higher resolution visuals, smoother performance, and faster load times without a full remake; it’s an enhanced backward-compatibility upgrade available to Game Pass subscribers to download and play.
Forza Horizon 6 unveils the series’ biggest open world, set in Japan with a mix of rural and urban areas, including a Tokyo City five times larger than previous cities. The game features over 550 cars, new garages, open-world car meets, and a balance of performance classes, plus accessibility improvements. It launches May 19, 2026 on Xbox Series X/S and PC, with a PlayStation 5 release coming later this year.
Fable (2026) has its release window announced at the Xbox Developer Direct, targeting an Autumn 2026 launch on Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC. The open-world RPG from Playground Games will feature a Living Population system and morality-based choices as players explore Albion.
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade is getting a free Patch that adds a Streamlined Progression mode, letting HP/MP stay full and all attacks deal 9,999 damage. The update targets PS5 and PC at launch and arrives in time for Switch 2 and Xbox Series X/S ports on Jan 22, effectively offering a story-focused option that maxes characters and damage. Existing PC/PS5 players can try it, and buyers who purchase digitally before the month’s end get the digital original FF7 included.
Bandai Namco released a teaser for Code Vein II, introducing The Blinded Resurgence Offspring—a swift katana-wielding revenant—as part of a wave of new character reveals. The vampire gothic soulslike is set to launch January 30, 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC (Steam), with pre-orders available; other revealed figures include Holly Asturias and Valentin Voda.
A remaster or port of Kingdom Come Deliverance for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S is reportedly scheduled for February 2026, likely offering upgraded graphics and performance but not groundbreaking changes, coinciding with the game's eighth anniversary and following the release of its sequel.
Fallout 76 will receive a free upgrade to native Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5 versions in 2026, allowing for improved graphics, textures, and loading times, although the exact release date has not been announced yet.
Halo: Campaign Evolved is a visually stunning remake of the original Halo: Combat Evolved, featuring new content, improved graphics powered by Unreal Engine 5, and cross-platform online co-op, set to release in 2026 on Xbox Series X/S, PC, and PS5, with a focus on preserving the original game's essence while enhancing gameplay and visuals.
Yakuza 0 Director's Cut is releasing on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam in December, but existing owners won't receive a free upgrade, and save data cannot be transferred. The game will include a new multiplayer mode via a post-launch update, with cross-play not supported.
A major update for Helldivers 2, titled Into the Unjust, introduces players to the Hive Worlds of the Terminids, featuring new enemies, mission types, and equipment, and is released alongside the game's launch on Xbox Series X/S.