Developers: Bit Reactor, Respawn Entertainment
Publisher: EA
Platforms: PlayStation 5, PC, Xbox Series X (Reviewed)
Release Date: August 27, 2026
Price: $59.99 USD – Available Here

Overview

Sometimes certain ideas manage to click into place that make one wonder why no one ever thought of it before. Especially when certain companies were bleeding talent after some under-appreciated gems were released and picked up by a larger company. Such is the case with Star Wars Zero Company, developed by Bit Reactor and headed by many former members of Firaxis Games best known for their work on XCOM and Midnight Suns. Bringing this type of talent aboard it only seemed like a perfect fit to do something that, somehow, no Star Wars game has done before. Make a tactical shooting RPG set in the very galaxy that fans have come to know and love and what better place to have it set than right in the crux of the Clone Wars. Bringing together all of these ingredients to create a potentially great tactical game seems like a recipe for success, but is this one of those shots with a 90% chance of success that manages to still miss the mark?

Story

As the Clone Wars rage on throughout the Republic, a new threat of Separatists have appeared calling themselves the Infinite Coil. While not an obvious threat at the moment to the grander Jedi Council, a small faction of the Republic is concerned that the cult that is targeting various planets and converting more people to its cause with every conquest is not only a growing threat, but one that might tip the scales in the wrong direction especially since the cult seems to be capable of using a supernatural force beyond the Force itself, infected with the Shadow Plague and growing stronger as the plague infects them more, even as their fellows die, the threat of the Coil is one that a small faction of the Republic refuses to ignore.

Unable to directly send forces against the Coil, the Republic uses some back-roads to contact a disgraced ex-Republic commander known as Hawks who has since formed their own crew of pros from all walks of life, be it a “deserted” clone trooper, a technological wizard that speaks as literally as slowly and literal as possible, and more. That’s if they can get out from the debt they owe to the Hutts first. Players join Zero Company mid-mission as they are tracking down an unknown artifact that they were hired to acquire by a mysterious commissioner and despite the unusual circumstances, their lack of paying customers and ever growing debt means they’ll take on any mission, even if it involves taking on some droids and a very odd looking soldier leading them, resulting in the death of one of their own at his hands.

Upon learning more about the situation, Hawks finds out that it was a lone Republic officer and a former baroness turned soldier whose planet was taken down by the Coil that has hired Zero Company, freeing them from the Hutts’ grip but pointing them down a path that is far darker than anything they could have expected as they find out just how cruel the Infinite Coil cult is, the deranged way they grow their numbers, and the new and unique allies that will join their cause if it means putting a stop to this threat that no one saw coming as the greater war rages on in the background.

Star Wars Zero Company makes a great deal of effort to feel like it is taking place right in the middle of a greater storyline happening in the background and it is all the more perfect for it. As players take on missions here and there, they will return back to “The Den” and hear radio broadcasts from the frontlines of the war, name-dropping famous Star Wars heroes and villains as they maneuver throughout the Clone Wars all while working to make sure that the actual actions of Hawks and the gang never feel like they are breaking out of the canon. First and foremost, players will be able to create Hawks however they want, while they can start as a default male human, players can make Hawks into a Zabrak, a Togruta, or even everyone’s favorite, a Twi’lek, and more as well as making them either male or female, with a voice to match. Each race of alien has a slew of hair and skin choices that vary depending on race as well giving players plenty of ways to customize their own main character.

The core storyline for Star Wars Zero Company is an incredibly interesting one since it is all about seeing new and undiscovered parts of a war that many knew about through other media but are only now seeing other sides of. Combine this with the dangerous new threat of the Coil, some shocking revelations that we won’t spoil here, and of course a handful of twists that the game throws the player’s way, including some involving their own allies, and the fact that the game features a time-based “Cycle” mechanic and there is a whole lot going on that players will be eager to see continue even if it means pushing their squad to the edge. As mentioned, every Cycle works as a day and while players can use intel to take on minor missions that generally reward credits or uncover actual fighting missions on the ground, the missions themselves will advance the Cycle forward and it is impossible to do everything at once. This may mean that players who mismanage their time will simply miss out on random side-missions or an activity to gain a bonus here or there, while it could be as costly as losing a valuable team member.

You see, one thing that Star Wars Zero Company features is a “bond” system of sorts. Fighting alongside allies or taking actions during commissions that they agree with, or even talking with them back at The Den and selecting the right dialogue options will increase their bond with Hawks and even other team members. In fact, players will make all dialogue choices for Hawks when there are any, though some don’t result in any bonuses one way or the other. While generally the reward for this is simply various cross-training boosts or extra skill points, it can also unlock special story missions for these characters. It is worth noting that if permadeath is enabled and one of these main characters die, their storyline is cut off entirely. 

These pre-written team members and Den members are a perfect fit for a rogue backwater group of soldiers that are willing to do nearly anything for credits, but still err on the side of good when it comes to saving the galaxy. This will make players want to stop by each character’s set-up at the Den to hear what they have to say about the latest mission or even a passing comment, especially since they will chat with random characters as well. Characters, or astromechs, that the player hires will have randomly generated personalities or ones that players can set and don’t have storylines of their own and only small comments between missions or talking to proper Zero Company members. 

The only problem is, if players happen to ignore these story missions for the real members of Zero Company, not the random ones players can hire, they may leave temporarily, return injured, or flat out die if the game decides to truly punish the player. Of course, permadeath is an optional choice, but it is one that players will need to be worried about. Though it is worth noting that a teammate will never defect or leave simply because they are unhappy with the way Hawks is running things which is a little disappointing from a narrative standpoint, or if they can then players really have to anger them to the point of no return as we never saw an instance of that throughout our time with the game.

Gameplay

At the core, Star Wars Zero Company is a turn-based tactical RPG where players will need to command their team of up to four dispatched operators (occasionally more in rescue instances) and face off against various members of the Infinite Coil, the Droid Army, and other thugs or smugglers depending on the mission. It is worth noting right off the bat that EA has given players a wide-array of customization options to tailor the game to their experience level, this includes keeping permadeath off, which is the default, or activating it so characters who suffer three injuries without being healed die in combat rather than being able to be revived, to modifying other elements of the game’s tactical combat will be. This includes reducing incoming enemy damage and increasing player damage, accuracy levels, and other things. This is useful since this may be many player’s first brush with the genre, drawn in by the Star Wars brand, and can be adjusted at any time when players are at The Den if things are too easy or suddenly players find themselves losing teammates. 

The Den, conveniently located on the familiar Ring of Kafrene, is the place where players will spend all of their time between missions as it serves as Zero Company’s home base. Here players will get news updates from the frontline, interact and talk with their story and hired teammates, heal teammates that may have gotten injured (downed) in combat, purchase items from the black market, hire new team members, train their squad, and all manner of things. Progressing through the story will unlock additional upgrade points for The Den and construction elements, such as expanding the roster size of Zero Company, giving players more room to hire randomly generated soldiers (that can be entirely customized later just like Hawks), giving team wide boosts or weapon upgrades across blaster types, and more. Though players will want to make sure they have finished everything they want to in The Den before going to the Holotable because doing so will generally trigger players to start taking on operations and missions, and every departure from The Den will involve one Cycle passing.

At the Holotable players will initially be shown a handful of operations that they can take on at the cost of intel with each mission having a certain intel price. These are simple missions that are usually text only and may have choice based results and rewards, such as rewarding extra credits, weapon mods, or even improving the bond with some of the team. Sometimes though players will have operations from their own team members that include extra storyline bits for that character and ignoring it will make them angry or unavailable for a short time. Sometimes these operations also then uncover new tactical missions but more on that in a moment.

As players progress through the Cycles, they’ll notice that every operation has an expiration date and this means that it is impossible to do everything. There is an exception to this rule and that is when Crisis Operations are triggered. Crisis Operations involve Zero Company learning something about The Coil and needing to intervene to prevent one of two options from happening, but no matter what, one will. This usually means players will need to select which buff they do not want Coil members to have going forward in the game, as the operation chosen will remove that from the Coil but as a result they will receive the other one, growing stronger in power the next time players face them.

After players have finished using what intel they have they will then select a tactical mission to set out on. These missions can be story related, be tied to a teammate, or just be a standard skirmish mission as players are occasionally given free time to work with between story events and are allowed some wriggle room. The rewards for these missions vary but almost always reward intel, credits, and various degrees of zone influence, which can provide its own reward when reaching certain levels. They are also the ones players will be departing The Den for and taking their team down into the field and fighting for.

As mentioned earlier, combat in Star Wars Zero Company is an entirely turn-based affair with percentages to hit varying on range, height-advantage, flanking, and cover. At the start of a round every character on the player’s team starts with 3 AP which can be used in a number of ways. Moving around the field costs at least 1 AP with further movement taking extra AP, though using it to properly find at least half-cover to reduce the chance of incoming fire is better than nothing. Attacking an enemy with a blaster depends on the weapon. Rifles are the most balanced and will initially cost 1 AP to fire but then 2 AP for a follow-up attack, pistols deal the least damage but only cost 1 AP per shot, longarm blasters take 2 AP but make up for it in accuracy and damage, while repeaters can burn through a unit’s entire AP but deal more damage the more the unit has and is capable of destroying cover.

Alongside moving and blasting, every character can use AP in a variety of other ways as well. This includes using equipment that is often only available once per battle such as a grenade or healing item, triggering a special skill unique to their class, or even a special unique ability that story based characters possess, such as Kabb’s powerful uppercut melee attack that can restore all of his AP if he slays an enemy with it. There are also certain skills that make use of “Advantage Points” that players gain through combat and dealing damage to enemies and can be used to pull off other special abilities such as class-based sweeping fire-for-effect damage, long range explosives, and more. Finally, there is an important Overwatch ability that takes only 1 AP to activate but not only moves the unit out of cover but ends their turn. Placing a unit on Overwatch means they will fire upon any enemy that moves through that area or attacks in that area and, if they hit, will interrupt their turn which can be a vital tactical play, especially if players can position their team into laying down overwatch on where enemy reinforcements will be arriving.

Not every battle in Star Wars Zero Company is simply a fight to the death and that helps make it feel a bit more unique as different mission types are often popping up here and there. Some may require the player to place a hacking device on a chest and defend it for a set number of turns before retreating to an evacuation place. Others may require placing a bomb and then evacuating, or reaching and rescuing an injured survivor and keeping them alive while enemy reinforcements try to finish them off.

It is also interesting to note that while many enemies players face are lore accurate, including various Droids being inept or stronger than others depending on model and various thugs being stronger than the average droid, The Coil themselves are different beasts entirely. Not only do they gain buffs as players advance through the game as mentioned before, but they will absorb the Shadow Plague from fallen Coil members and receive buffs in return. This may mean that an injured and near-dead standard Coil soldier might receive two essences from fallen allies and suddenly fully heal and gain the ability to turn invisible, making them a new and deadly threat to watch out for and something that players will need to factor in when it comes to taking on Coil forces directly.

Audio & Visuals

Star Wars Zero Company is a rather impressive looking game and manages to replicate the various races that the franchise is known for quite well, especially since it gives players the chance to play as races never playable before in a game such as this. The character models are all highly detailed, with players being able to customize most elements of their character and even selecting how the tendrils of a Twi’lek will lay and the pattern they will have on them. Similarly players can eventually heavily customize astromechs and even change the outfits of various team members slightly if they are a story character or completely if they are a random hire. This means a male human can be converted to a female Togruta without anyone blinking an eye. As for the planet and level designs they are rather impressive and varied for the different biomes with the enemies fitting perfectly with what fans will remember of the Clone Wars. As for The Coil, their unique skin and eerie skin pattern fits their cult-like status perfectly. It is worth noting that in our pre-release build we did see a few instances of clothing glitching here and there as well as some slowdown when traveling back to The Den from a mission, though that will hopefully be fixed for launch.

The voice work throughout the game is handled well enough with players having one male and female voice to choose from for Hawks while all of the storyline characters are portrayed in a fitting manner, including dialect that is auto-translated such as Hutt language with subtitles. It is a bit disappointing that custom characters only have a list of personality types and voices to go along with them, since some personalities only are available to certain genders. The background music for the game is quite exceptional and while it may not feature some of the best music that Star Wars has had, it is fitting for the series.

Overall

Over the decades there have been many different Star Wars games covering nearly every genre, but somehow the most obvious one has never been tried until now with Star Wars Zero Company. Now, not only has Bit Reactor proven that their carried over talent from past works is as successful as ever, it works perfectly when mixed in with the Star Wars lore and setting. Featuring a strong storyline that mixes just enough canon elements that fans know and love with its own unique flare and some great characters alongside strong gameplay mechanics that anyone familiar with the tactical turn-based shooter genre will instantly recognize, Star Wars Zero Company is a successful experiment that proves sometimes thinking outside the box is the best way to move approach a long lived franchise.

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In TEKKEN 8, Bob, comes back from the serious injuries he suffered while fighting with Bryan during the events of the previous title. As he crosses paths with Kazuya Mishima and his world domination ambitions, Bob uses his food chain businesses to help those in need during times of crisis, earning the nickname “Onigiri Saviour”. Guided by his strong sense of justice and his self-proclaimed “perfect body”, Bob sets out to stop Kazuya and restore balance, bringing his own brand of justice to the fight.

Bob is part of Season Pass 3, alongside the already released Kunimitsu and the upcoming Roger Jr. and Yujiro Hanma. Bob can also be purchased separately.

Developed by Bandai Namco Studios Inc., TEKKEN 8 harnesses Unreal® Engine 5 to bring new weight and atmosphere to the game’s battles, with every character remodelled in stunning detail and new dynamic and destructible environments added to the game. Continuing the tragic saga of the Mishima bloodline, filled with father-son grudge matches, the gametakes the story to a whole new level. With the additions of playable characters from the series that weren’t playable before, players must try to stop Kazuya’s reign of terror.

TEKKEN 8 is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.

For more information about TEKKEN 8 and other titles from Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe please visit https://www.bandainamcoent.eu.

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Pre-purchases are available now for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered, which will be released on 29 September and Wishlists are open for Songs of the Past on Battle.net, with the expansion launching in 2027.

“Battle.net has always been about bringing amazing games and worlds to our players, and we’re thrilled to be welcoming one of the best,” said Andrew Guerrero, Vice President, Blizzard Product Management. “We could not be more excited to be partnering with CD PROJEKT RED to share these games with our community, from longtime players to new ones alike.”

“Both CD PROJEKT RED and Blizzard Entertainment have incredible legacies of creating memorable, immersive RPG experiences,” said Jan Rosner, VP Business Development at CD PROJEKT RED. “Bringing Geralt’s legendary story, and his upcoming adventure, to Battle.net feels like a natural fit. I’m really excited that this will give a whole new audience the opportunity to discover the world of The Witcher for themselves.”

This is only the beginning of a broader collaboration between Blizzard Entertainment and CD PROJEKT RED, bringing together more of the studios’ distinctive, enduring worlds over time. To kick things off, players who pre-purchase or purchase Songs of the Past on Battle.net when available will receive a Geralt-themed skin they can equip in Diablo IV. More details on the skin will be shared at BlizzCon.

Even more will be revealed about all that’s in store when CD PROJEKT RED attends BlizzCon 2026 in September. Be sure to catch the team at the Anaheim Convention Center or tune in to the official BlizzCon livestream for more.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – August 26, 2026 – Today, during Opening Night Live, Ubisoft announced Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six® Tactics, a new single-player, turn-based tactical game set in the Rainbow Six universe. The game will be available on Ubisoft+*, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, GeForce Now, and PC through Ubisoft Connect, Steam, and the Epic Games Store.

For the first time in the franchise, players step into the role of Six, commander of the Rainbow unit, and lead elite teams of up to four operators through high-stakes assignments, from strategic preparation at HQ to tactical execution in the field. Built around careful planning, coordinated breaches, and the need to adapt as missions unfold, Rainbow Six Tactics captures the core DNA of Rainbow Six while introducing a new way to experience its iconic operators. 

Developed by Ubisoft Paris, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Tactics unfolds alongside the ongoing Rainbow Six Siege timeline, as a new global threat pushes Team Rainbow to operate on a broader strategic scale. From Rainbow’s headquarters, players assess intelligence, assign operators, upgrade their base of operations, and make the decisions that shape each mission before sending their squad into the field. Once deployed, turn-based encounters challenge them to combine operator abilities, reconnaissance tools, gadgets, and destructible environments to outmaneuver enemy forces. 

At the heart of the experience is a loop that moves players between global command and tactical execution: selecting missions, preparing the right operators, resolving turn-based encounters, then returning to HQ to train the team, review intel, and strengthen Rainbow’s capabilities for the next operation. 

Drawing from a roster of 15 operators from Rainbow Six Siege, players will build squads of four operators tailored to their preferred approach. Each operator brings unique abilities, specialized gadgets, and distinct skill trees, encouraging experimentation and strategic team composition. Rainbow Six Tactics’ campaign features dozens of missions set in diverse locations around the globe, and every operation brings its own challenges and opportunities. Hostage rescue, bomb disposal, target elimination, reaching every objective demands careful preparation, tactical improvisation, and precise execution. Players can break walls to open new lines of sight, remove enemy cover, and create alternate entry points as the situation evolves. The Breach feature builds on this foundation as a decisive tactical moment: a synchronized assault that breaks the turn-based rhythm and lets all operators act at once as they storm a new area by surprise, combining operator abilities with environmental destruction in explosive Rainbow Six fashion. 

With today’s reveal at Opening Night Live, Rainbow Six Tactics offers a first look at a new tactical chapter for the series, combining strategic depth, global stakes, and turn-based gameplay with the planning, precision, and teamwork that define Rainbow Six. 

The game is now available to Wishlist on PC through Ubisoft Connect, Steam and the Epic Games Store, as well as PlayStation^®5 and Xbox Series X|S. It will also be available on Ubisoft+ and GeForce Now at launch.

For more information on Rainbow Six Tactics, please visit: https//rainbowsixtactics.com/store 
For more information about the Closed Test, please visit: https//rainbowsixtactics.com/closed-test 
For more information about other Ubisoft games, please visit news.ubisoft.com. 

About Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege 

Developed by Ubisoft Montreal* and with more than 100 million registered players, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege puts players in the middle of a fast-paced, ever-evolving multiplayer experience grounded in the selection of unique Operators. Using the right mix of tactics and destruction, Rainbow Six teams engage their enemies in sieges, where both Attackers and Defenders have exclusive skills and gadgets at their disposal. 

*Associate Ubisoft studios include Barcelona, Blue Byte, Bucharest, Kyiv, Reflections, Saguenay, Shanghai, Chendgu and Toronto

About Ubisoft

Ubisoft is a creator of worlds, committed to enriching players’ lives with original and memorable entertainment experiences. experiences. Ubisoft’s global teams create and develop a deep and diverse portfolio of games, featuring brands such as Assassin’s Creed®, Brawlhalla®, For Honor®, Far Cry®, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon®, Just Dance®, Rabbids®, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six®, The Crew® and Tom Clancy’s The Division®. Through Ubisoft Connect, players can enjoy an ecosystem of services to enhance their gaming experience, get rewards and connect with friends across platforms. With Ubisoft+, the subscription service, they can access a growing catalog of more than 100 Ubisoft games and DLC. For the 2025–26 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €1.53 billion. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com.

© 2026 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are registered trademarks in the US and/or other countries.   

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Sydney, Australia – 26th August 2026: At Opening Night Live, we revealed our next gameplay trailer delving deeper into the character and motivations of our new voiced protagonist, The Stranger. 
 
Entitled “Renegade”, this action-packed 2-minute trailer is captured entirely in-game from gameplay and custom camera work. The next iteration of the critically acclaimed METRO Franchise, METRO 2039 launches February 2027 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S|X, Steam and Epic Games Store.

Introduced on stage by 4A Games Executive Producer, Jon Bloch, and Co-Creative Director and Audio Lead, Pavel Ulmer, the new gameplay trailer uncovers more of the dark past and mysterious identity of The Stranger as he employs brutal methods to infiltrate a Novoreich-occupied Moscow. Witness hauntingly beautiful hand-crafted environments, from the realities of daily life in Sevastopolskaya station to the deadly irradiated surface of Moscow, and thrilling FPS stealth action gameplay made possible by harnessing the proprietary power of the 4A Engine.

As requested by fans, we also revealed the first details of the METRO 2039 Collector’s Edition, available to pre-order later this year. For the first time in METRO history, the Collector’s Edition will allow you to become a tangible part of the world with an authentic, beautifully crafted replica of the mysterious Stranger’s battle-scared Spartan helmet. Fans can register their interest in the METRO 2039 Collector’s Edition now to be among the first to know when and where you can secure your very own piece of METRO history.

Missed out on the latest METRO news?  Be the first to learn more by registering for updates at METRO2039.com and follow us on X, TikTok Instagram, Facebook, Threads, YouTube and Bluesky with @MetroVideoGame. To find out more about 4A Games, please visit the official website at www.4a-games.com, follow on Facebook www.facebook.com/4aGames and Twitter www.Twitter.com/4agames.

METRO 2039 is developed in Ukraine amid Russia’s ongoing full-scale invasion, and in Malta. 4A Games continues to support its homeland and team members in Ukraine in every possible way.  If you wish to contribute, we can recommend the Official Fundraising Platform of Ukraine: United24: https://u24.gov.ua/

About METRO 2039: 

METRO 2039 is the next landmark FPS from acclaimed storytellers, 4A Games. Journey into the dark heart of post-apocalyptic Moscow in a harrowing conflict for the very soul of the Metro. 
Experience the most shocking METRO adventure yet in a powerful single-player story that weaves exploration, survival, combat and stealth across a hauntingly beautiful but deadly world with unparalleled immersion.

Learn more about METRO 2039 here: www.metro2039.com 

Inspired by the worldwide best-selling METRO book trilogy by Dmitry Glukhovsky.

About 4A Games: 

4A Games is an award-winning, multinational video game development studio known for its immersive, story-driven experiences and technical ambition. Founded in Kyiv, Ukraine in 2005 by industry veterans with a shared passion for AAA-quality games, the studio has established itself with the METRO series, building one of the most acclaimed narrative-led FPS franchises in gaming.

Now headquartered in Malta, with the majority of the development team still located in Ukraine, 4A Games has over 200+ talented team members from all over the world, with diverse and unique backgrounds that brings countless years of experience and love towards creating deep memorable experiences for our audience.

To learn more about 4A Games, please visit the official website at www.4a-games.com, follow on Facebook www.facebook.com/4aGames and X www.x.com/4agames. 

About DEEP SILVER: 

Deep Silver is the home of captivating gaming worlds from the gripping post-apocalypse of METRO, to the twisted paradises of Dead Island to the authentic Medieval landscapes of Kingdom Come Deliverance. 
For more information, please visit www.deepsilver.com

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Infection Free Zone is the work of Polish studio Jutsu Games, also known for 911 Operator, 112 Operator, and Rustler. The game currently holds an 80 percent positive rating on Steam across more than 16,000 player reviews. Ultimate Games S.A. is responsible for preparing and releasing the console versions.

Survive in Your Own City

Infection Free Zone is an independent survival strategy game set in a collapsing world. Jutsu Games’ production combines a classic survival formula with strategy and city-builder elements, along with a unique map mechanic based on real-world locations.

Players take command of a group of survivors. By day, they need to manage shelter, resources, and their people; by night, they defend against hordes of the infected.

Thanks to data pulled from OpenStreetMap, players can pick any town or city in the world and then play on a real map. Notably, individual buildings such as shops, hospitals, and police stations keep their actual location

Xbox Store – https://www.xbox.com/en-us/games/store/infection-free-zone/9pls38pr0fkj
PlayStation Store – https://store.playstation.com/concept/10010589/

Gameplay covers building and managing an infection-free zone, where buildings can be converted into shelters, warehouses, farms, power plants, factories, and research centers. Players must raise walls and watchtowers, manage survivors, and form squads for combat and scavenging. Resource and production management also play an important role in Infection Free Zone, with the goal of achieving self-sufficiency.

Over the course of this post-apocalyptic adventure, players will also encounter other groups of survivors. Some will be hostile, but others will want to trade with them or even join them.

Infection Free Zone Arrives on PS5 and XSX

On PC, the game is still being developed in Early Access. Infection Free Zone, which launches on PlayStation 5 and XBOX Series X|S on August 27, will be available on consoles in the current PC version. Future updates will also be rolled out to the console versions over time.

Infection Free Zone – Key Features:

• Fight for survival in a fallen world
• Play on real-world maps
• Defend against hordes of the infected
• Manage your survivors
• Grow and develop your base

Infection Free Zone launches on PlayStation 5 and XBOX Series X|S on August 27, 2026. The standard console price is 29.99 USD/EUR or the equivalent in other currencies.

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Executive Summary:

• Season 1 Tips Off: NBA 2K27 Season 1 launches Thursday, August 27 at 2:00 AM AEST, headlined by cover athlete Victor Wembanyama.
• The City and MyTEAM Rewards: Players earn XP across The City and MyTEAM with cross-progression, climbing the 40-level rewards ladder to earn MyPLAYER cosmetics, Badge Tokens, Badge Slots, Cap Breakers, and MyTEAM cards from Amethyst to Dark Matter.
• More Ways to Earn: The Season 1 Pro Pass and Hall of Fame Pass offer 40 additional levels of rewards, while the NBA 2K HQ companion app helps players keep up with NBA 2K27 in-game events and pack drops.

Today, 2K unveiled the first Season of NBA® 2K27, the latest iteration of the NBA video game franchise developed by Visual Concepts and published by 2K, arriving on Thursday, August 27. Season 1 features Victor Wembanyama  – San Antonio Spurs superstar, the 2025-2026 unanimous Defensive Player of the Year, and NBA 2K27’s Standard Edition cover athlete – as the headliner. Every game played in Season 1 earns XP toward a new wave of content across The City and MyTEAM.

The Season 1 trailer for NBA 2K27 can be viewed here: 

NBA 2K27 Season 1 Rewards and Updates

• The City: With every game played in Season 1, players earn XP and climb the rewards ladder toward unlocks like Skill Boosts, MyPLAYER cosmetics, Cap Breakers, and all-new Badge Tokens. Featured rewards include the Level 16 Orange Swirl Hoverboard, Level 29 Cyber Robot Eyes, Level 36 ‘Prowl’ – Minnesota Lynx Mascot, Level 39 Ninja Suit: Apprentice, and more.
• Season 1 Events in The City: 2XREP Weekends and other limited-time events are back in Season 1. Players can compete and finish games in Casual Corner, The REC, The Theater, Ante-Up, Proving Grounds, and Crew Divisions in Crew HQ to receive 2XREP rewards. Additional events this Season include Midway, a performance-based game where rewards are tied to different challenges, and Blackout, where players fill out lines on a Bingo card for rewards like VC, Skill Boosts, exclusive apparel, and more.
• MyTEAM: With the Expanded Exchange in MyTEAM this year, players can exchange any Player Cards (Free Agent cards excluded), even cards earned from Season level rewards, for elite rewards. Build a balanced opening roster of dominant bigs, three-point snipers, and shifty scorers. The Season 1 rewards include a Level 1 Amethyst Bam Adebayo (Miami Heat), Level 28 Amethyst Coach Mike Brown (New York Knicks), Level 35 Dark Matter Olivia Miles (Minnesota Lynx), culminating in a Level 40 Dark Matter Derrick Rose (Chicago Bulls). Players can also exchange eligible Player Cards through the Season 1 Premier Exchange to earn an exclusive Dark Matter Tracy McGrady card.
• Season 1 Pro Pass & Hall of Fame Pass*: Players can unlock 40 additional levels of rewards, including automatic unlocks such as a Dragonfire Mask, Dragonfire Sleeveless Tee, and a 91 OVR Diamond Jimmy Butler card. Premium rewards include the Cyber Robot Facepaint at Level 3, ‘Go the Gorilla’ – Phoenix Suns Mascot at Level 30, and a Pro Pass Dark Matter Derrick Rose at Level 40.
• New York Soundtrack: Inspired by the sounds of Rucker Park, Season 1 features a dedicated soundtrack highlighting New York hip-hop icons. Players can experience the court’s unique basketball and hip-hop heritage through a dynamic East Coast soundtrack featuring artists from Busta Rhymes to Mobb Deep and more. Visit the official 2K Beats page to learn more about the full NBA 2K27 soundtrack or stream it all on Spotify and Apple Music.
• NBA 2K HQ Companion App: Players can download the NBA 2K HQ companion app to stay connected to NBA 2K27 and keep up with in-game events and pack drops.

For full details on NBA 2K27 Season 1, check out the latest Courtside Report. NBA 2K27 is available on PlayStation®5 (PS5®), XBOX Series X|S, PC via Steam, and Nintendo Switch 2. Visit the NBA 2K27 official website for more information.

NBA 2K27 launches worldwide on September 4, 2026 on PlayStation® 5 (PS5®), XBOX Series X|S, PC via Steam, and Nintendo Switch 2. Early Access for NBA 2K27 begins August 27 at 2:00 AM AEST for players who purchase the Deluxe Edition or the Ultra Edition, up to nine days ahead of global launch.

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*NBA 2K27 Pro Passes and Hall of Fame passes are available for separate purchase and require base game, internet, and NBA 2K account. Paid premium passes unlock additional rewards for the Season that are earnable through gameplay. Progress and rewards reset at the end of each season.  Availability restrictions apply. For more information on Season Pass, go to https://nba.2k.com/2K27/season-pass-faq/.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – 26 August 2026 – Today, during Gamescom’s Opening Night Live, Ubisoft announced Heroes of Might and Magic III Remake, a modern reimagining of the critically acclaimed turn-based strategy classic. Developed by Ubisoft China studios in Chengdu and Shanghai*, the game will launch in 2027 on Ubisoft+, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation and PC through Ubisoft Connect, Steam, and the Epic Games Store.

Heroes of Might and Magic III Remake offers endless hours of epic adventure, elevating the original’s timeless gameplay to modern standards and delivering its iconic blend of turn-based strategy, RPG hero progression, and tactical grid combat. Building on that foundation, the remake introduces a range of quality-of-life improvements and new features, such as enhanced planning and decision-making tools, making for a more intuitive experience while staying faithful to the original.

Rebuilt from the ground up in Ubisoft’s Snowdrop engine, Heroes of Might and Magic III Remake trades the original’s fixed 2D isometric perspective for a highly detailed 3D world and free camera control. Paired with 4K visuals, dynamic lighting, real-time weather, and shifting seasons, this visual overhaul breathes new life into Erathia’s classic biomes and battlefields for both newcomers and returning fans.

Across these living landscapes, players will join Queen Catherine on her crusade to restore order to her kingdom, torn apart by her father’s assassination and the onslaught of invading factions. Packed with the entire content of the original game and its two expansions: Armageddon’s Blade and The Shadow of Death, Heroes of Might and Magic III Remake includes all nine iconic factions and original campaigns. The entire story is now woven into a single continuous experience, complemented by a new introductory prologue campaign easing players into the world and gameplay, and a new suite of fully produced cinematics.

Playable solo or with up to eight players in a revamped online mode, improved matchmaking and a simultaneous turn system, the game also sees the return of the fan-favorite Hot Seat mode.

“Heroes of Might and Magic III Remake is our way of highlighting the rich legacy of the 1999 original and updating that experience for a new generation of players,” said Xavier Poix, Senior Vice President, Ubisoft, who leads the studios behind the game’s development. “The remake gave us the perfect foundation to expand upon an already beloved game while setting the stage for the franchise’s next chapter.” 

Honouring the franchise’s deep community roots, the remake preserves compatibility with thousands of maps and campaigns created by players over the past 25 years, allowing fans to revisit the community’s rich legacy from day one. Updated editor tools and a new in-game UGC hub will also make it easier than ever to discover, download, and share community-created content.

As players traverse through different Maps, they will be greeted by a modern audio system, featuring voice acting, layered tracks, and rich, ambient sound effects, drawing them deeper into the game’s atmospheric world. New sonic cues tied to gameplay actions, including combat, spellcasting, and morale shifts, reinforce the feel of the original game while striking a delicate balance between nostalgia and modernity, perfectly encapsulating the tone of the remake.

Alongside today’s announcement, Ubisoft revealed that Heroes of Might and Magic III Complete is now available for purchase on Steam, marking the first time the Complete version of the original classic has been released on the platform.

*Associate Ubisoft studios include Paris and Montpellier.

For the latest news on Heroes of Might and Magic III Remake and other games, please visit news.ubisoft.com.  

About Ubisoft

Ubisoft is a creator of worlds, committed to enriching players’ lives with original and memorable entertainment experiences. experiences. Ubisoft’s global teams create and develop a deep and diverse portfolio of games, featuring brands such as Assassin’s Creed^®, Brawlhalla^®, For Honor^®, Far Cry^®, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon^®, Just Dance^®, Rabbids^®, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six^®, The Crew^® and Tom Clancy’s The Division^®. Through Ubisoft Connect, players can enjoy an ecosystem of services to enhance their gaming experience, get rewards and connect with friends across platforms. With Ubisoft+, the subscription service, they can access a growing catalogue of more than 100 Ubisoft games and DLC. For the 2025–26 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €1.53 billion. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com.

© 2026 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Might & Magic, Heroes, Ubisoft, and the Ubisoft logo are registered trademarks in the US and/or other countries.

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SYDNEY (Aug. 26, 2026) – During gamescom Opening Night Live, the annual presentation that kicks off gamescom, SQUARE ENIX debuted a new trailer for FINAL FANTASY VII REVELATION, the third and final entry in the epic, critically acclaimed FINAL FANTASY VII Remake Series. FINAL FANTASY VII REVELATION will release in Autumn 2027^(ANZ) for PlayStation^®5, Nintendo Switch 2, XBOX Series X|S and PC via Steam^®, Epic Games Store and XBOX on PC.

In the trailer, enormous guardians called Weapons emerge to defend a world in crisis. Making no distinction between friend and foe, the Weapons wreak catastrophic destruction upon the planet and its people. Upon desert sands, in mid-air dogfights and at the bottom of the sea, Cloud and his fellow heroes must stand against the colossal Weapons even as they toil to save the world from Sephiroth. A late-game element of the original FINAL FANTASY VII, the Weapons return in reimagined glory as standout battles in FINAL FANTASY VII REVELATION, some of which appear in ultra-challenging endgame battles as an homage to their original forms.

The gamescom trailer also showcased the powerful new Summon Typhon and open-world exploration via parachute, grappling hook and Chocobo mounts, plus Cloud and Tifa in their Warrior and Black Mage FITS. New to FINAL FANTASY VII REVELATION, the FITS system introduces unique outfits that bestow new abilities and greater heights of power, with specialized roles evoking classic FINAL FANTASY jobs.

In FINAL FANTASY VII REVELATION, Cloud Strife and his loyal companions face a world that teeters on the brink of annihilation. Grieving a beloved ally, and with their nemesis Sephiroth nearing godhood, the party takes to the skies aboard the airship Highwind in a race against time to stop Meteor, the ultimate destructive magic, and the total obliteration of the planet. The final battle has begun. Everything leads here. FINAL FANTASY VII REVELATION delivers the unforgettable, breathtaking finale to one of the most ambitious projects in video game history and the culmination of 30 years of FINAL FANTASY VII storytelling.

In the game, the entire planet is freely explorable via the Highwind airship. Players can drop in via parachute anywhere, seamlessly transitioning from air to land. With Meteor descending and the Weapons unleashing terror, the planet’s conflicts are many, and the party will need to divide and conquer. Choose where to go, who to help and in what order as the planet itself fights for survival. Make one last stand alongside a beloved cast of legendary heroes, making decisions along the journey that can impact aspects of their stories. Customize combat by switching between real-time action and Tactical Mode in the series’ acclaimed hybrid battle system, now expanded and perfected with new playable characters and powerful new abilities.

Newcomers and fans alike can catch up on the series before FINAL FANTASY VII REVELATION arrives by playing the first two entries, FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE and FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH, out now across PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, XBOX Series X|S and PC. Players can take advantage of the Streamlined Progression feature in both titles, with options such as unlimited HP and MP, always-full ATB gauge and easier weapon ability acquisition to streamline and custom tailor the play experience. Both FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE and FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH have garnered massive critical acclaim, including several The Game Awards nominations and awards, over 140 perfect review scores and numerous Game of the Year accolades.

Players with save data from FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE and/or FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH on their console or PC will also unlock special bonuses in FINAL FANTASY VII REVELATION:

• FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE:
  • Summon Materia: Chocobo & Moogle

• FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH:
  • Summon Materia: Phoenix

FINAL FANTASY VII REVELATION will be available for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, XBOX Series X|S and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store and XBOX on PC in Autumn 2027^(ANZ). For more information, visit: https://www.square-enix.com/ffvii/en-us/games/revelation/

About FINAL FANTASY VII

First released in 1997 on the PlayStation® computer entertainment system, FINAL FANTASY VII will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2027. The game is universally regarded as a landmark title of the RPG genre. The original title received high praise for its epic storyline, unique characters, and movie sequences that utilized the most cutting-edge technology of the time. Since then, the game revolving around iconic hero Cloud Strife and his pursuit of the antagonist Sephiroth has sold over 15.7 million copies worldwide and continues to receive widespread acclaim from critics and fans around the world. The popular game has expanded into spin-offs, films and merchandise.

Now, Square Enix’s FINAL FANTASY VII Remake Series, created by a team of original and new developers, retells the story of the genre-redefining RPG across three distinct games. The first game of the trilogy, FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE, is available for PS4® consoles. The expanded edition, FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE, and the second entry, FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH, are now available for Nintendo Switch 2, XBOX Series X|S, XBOX PC, PS5® consoles and PC. FINAL FANTASY VII REVELATION, the climactic conclusion of the series, will release for PS5 consoles, Nintendo Switch 2, XBOX Series X|S and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store and XBOX PC, in Spring 2027.

About Square Enix, Inc.

Ranked as the #1 Publisher of the Year in 2025 by Metacritic.

Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX and TAITO branded entertainment content throughout the Americas as part of the Square Enix group of companies. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY, which has sold over 212 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST, which has sold over 97 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS. Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S.-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

More information on Square Enix, Inc. can be found at https://square-enix-games.com

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COLOGNE, Germany – Aug. 25, 2026 – As revealed at Gamescom’s Opening Night Live pre-show, UK-based publisher and developer Dovetail Games has announced Train Sim World 7! The newest entry in the Train Sim World franchise is on track to release on September 15, 2026, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam (including Steam Deck), with pre-orders open now for the Standard Edition ($44.99 after 10% pre-order discount), Deluxe Edition ($71.99 after discount), and Ultimate Edition ($116.99 after discount)!

Jam-packed with new routes, gameplay, controls, and long-awaited trains, Train Sim World 7 will have you going loco with all its new player-requested content, including one of the most highly anticipated locomotives in Train Sim World history, the German ICE 4. Reaching speeds of 265km/h and featuring a 105km track set between Nürnberg and Würzburg, it joins the GP49H-3, BL36PH, DB BR 440, Class 333 and 331 locomotives on a new international adventure across Bavaria, Yorkshire, and Miami. In addition, for PC players, Train Sim World 7 will benefit from an all-new “Epic” settings graphical update which brings an even greater level of visual fidelity to the franchise.

Aside from six brand-new trains to drive, there are also three brand-new routes spanning the quaint hills of Yorkshire (via the Airedale & Wharfedale Network), the low peaks of Bavaria (via the Bahnstrecke Nürnberg – Würzburg line), and the sunshine state of Miami (via the Florida Tri-Rail)! Players can also look forward to:

• Heavy Lifting: Freight Hauler Mode is the new freight-focused gameplay mode where you can marshal freight to its destination free from instructions or schedules.
• Come Rain or Shine: The Live Weather feature syncs your in-game weather to what’s outside your own window, bringing the immersiveness of the game to an even higher level. Driving in Miami? Experience in-game sunshine! Raining in Yorkshire? Experience the best of British weather from wherever you are in the world.
• Upgrade to Epic: For PC players, the new “Epic” settings graphical update improves visual fidelity, lighting and draw distances. Expect faster load times, quicker cameras to keep up with the action, and other improved controls, including NPC guard functionality and enabled safety systems by default.
• Steam Deck Ready: Train Sim World 7 will be available on Steam Deck, a first for the Train Sim World franchise. Take your journey in game to the trains on the real-life tracks!
• So, Think You Can Drive a Train? Well, anyone can with the all-new Simplified Controls option, making driving a breeze! Sit back and enjoy the views as you coast along the tracks, using only your accelerator and brake.

“Train Sim World 7 is the best Train Sim World experience we’ve created yet,” said Rob O’Farrell, Dovetail Games’ Co-CEO. “It builds on everything our existing players love about the series, while making it easier than ever for new players to jump in and discover just how immersive, relaxing and rewarding the world of rail can be.”

Train Sim World 7 launches on September 15, with Early Access from September 10 for those who pre-order the Deluxe or Ultimate Editions. Pre-order the game now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam.

About Dovetail Games

RailSimulator.com Ltd was founded in 2009 and rebranded as Dovetail Games in 2013 before the studio was acquired by PulluP Entertainment in 2023. Today Dovetail Games develops and publishes exceptional rail, transport and digital tabletop video game simulations for leading PC and console platforms, as well as publishing content for other developers. For additional information, visit www.dovetailgames.com

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