D3 Publisher announced a D3P WEB SHOP limited pack for the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Earth Defense Force 5, releasing October 8, 2026. The 6,480 yen pack includes an acrylic diorama recreating the Archelus annihilation scene, plus a first-print bonus DLC code for an Air Raider exclusive gold-coated combat frame.
Publisher 505 Games and developer INGAME STUDIOS released the largest update to date for 'CRIME BOSS: ROCKAY CITY' on June 19. Update #21 adds a new Story Mode with two missions, including an alien-themed level. A 90% off Steam sale brings the game to 230 yen until June 26.
Epic Games released Unreal Engine 5.8 on June 17, 2026, with a new feature that connects the engine to conversational AI models via MCP server support. The tool lets AI generate terrain and buildings from rough sketches directly inside the engine. The update has drawn both praise for efficiency gains and criticism over fears of job displacement and mass-produced content.
Good Smile Company announced a Nendoroid of Hatsune Miku in the main visual costume for Magical Mirai 2025, themed "Seigaiten" (starry sky), designed by illustrator Tiv. The figure includes three expression parts, a microphone, star, and zunda dango. A re-release of the Magical Mirai 2016 Ver. Nendoroid was also announced. Both are scheduled for advance sale at Magical Mirai 2026 and pre-orders open August 31, 2026.
xAI has made its video generation AI Grok Imagine Video 1.5 generally available through the Imagine API, retiring the preview version. The company also launched Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Fast, a model that generates a 6-second 720p clip in about 25 seconds, nearly halving the time of the previous model. The fast model is available in the web, iOS, and Android versions of Grok.
Capcom updated its consumer sales data, reporting record highs for fiscal year 2026. Repeat titles accounted for 83.7% of total sales. Devil May Cry 5 sold 2.7 million units in the year, surpassing its first-year sales, which the company attributes to a synergistic effect from the Netflix anime and ongoing sales. Resident Evil and Street Fighter 6 also outperformed 2025 figures.
ANYCOLOR announced the Blu-ray release for Nijisanji WORLD TOUR 2025 Singin' in the Rainbow! Hiroshima Performance, scheduled for September 16, 2026. The disc includes the main concert, audio commentary by Joe Rikiichi, Sango Suo, and Sho Hoshishiro, and liver camera footage of three songs. Store-specific bonuses include an acrylic stand set, bromide, a cloth poster, and a can badge early reservation bonus.
JoyPix LLC has released two new AI lip-sync video generation models, Motion-2.5 and Motion-2.5-Dialog, as upgrades to its existing Motion-2 model. The tools generate natural lip-sync videos from a single still image and text or audio, supporting single-person and two-person dialogue scenarios. API integration is also available for developers.
Sega announced on June 15 that Persona 5: The Phantom X (P5X) will collaborate with Hatsune Miku as part of the game's first anniversary celebration. To mark the event, the company released an animated movie featuring the P5X Phantom Thieves and Hatsune Miku set to DECO*27's song "Ghost Rule." A key visual for the collaboration, drawn by Persona series character designer Shigenori Soejima, was also unveiled. Soejima's Miku design originally appeared in Persona 4 Dancing All Night. A special program titled "Persona X-stream Extra Edition! Hatsune Miku Collaboration Special Issue" will stream on June 18 at 21:00 JST to share further details about the collaboration. The game is available on iOS, Android, and PC.
Ahead of the July 3, 2026 release of Toy Story 5, a wave of licensed goods has been announced, including Takara Tomy talking figures, Belkin iPad cases, Kenko Tokina kids' cameras, Shimamura T-shirts, ASICS shoes, Kirin Icha tea with character labels, and K.UNO jewelry featuring Lotso and other characters.
Persona 5: The Phantom X has released Ver.4.3, adding Akihiko Sanada as a ★5 character through a collaboration event with Persona 3 Reload. The event, titled "Moon Path・Thunder Fist," runs until June 25, 2026, and includes a pickup contract, login bonuses, and anniversary rewards.
Q-six is releasing a 1/6 scale figure of Arai Minami from Meme50's work Minami no Hajimete, in an ultra micro mini sailor outfit. The figure comes in a regular version and a Sunburn Ver. with different skin and a black sailor and gold bikini. Both versions include removable swimsuit and skirt parts and a tongue-out face part. Pre-orders are open for an October 2026 release at 26,180 yen each.
GPTRACK50, the Osaka studio founded by former Capcom producer Hiroyuki Kobayashi, announced that its debut title Stupid Never Dies will launch for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam in fall 2026. A new key visual and second trailer accompanied the release window reveal. The game is a single-player 3D action RPG starring Davy, a cowardly zombie considered the weakest in the monster world. His goal is to revive a frozen woman named Julia, whom he fell in love with at first sight, and take her on a date. Davy explores dangerous dungeons, using a battle system called Style Eat to defeat and consume enemies, learning their abilities and transforming into 11 forms including werewolf, golem, vampire, and demon. A second growth system, Body Hack, lets players modify Davy's body with OT Gear. The trailer also introduced supporting characters such as Dr. Frank, biker zombie Bessie, stone statue monster Goil, and Chihuahua man Aserino. Boss characters revealed include Ifrit, Wyvern, Bob Dullahan, and Phoenix Zaza Hot Feathers. GPTRACK50 was established in October 2022 by Kobayashi, whose credits include the Resident Evil, Devil May Cry, and Sengoku Basara series.
Capcom announced Devil May Cry 5: Devil Hunter Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 during the June 9 Nintendo Direct livestream. The digital version will launch on June 23, 2026, and a physical edition is scheduled for August 28, 2026, in Europe. This edition includes the base game and all previously released downloadable content, such as alternate character colors, Devil Breaker weapons, and battle tracks. The game runs at 60 frames per second in both docked and handheld modes. Devil May Cry 5 originally launched in March 2019 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC, and received a special edition for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X in 2020. The announcement comes amid renewed interest in the franchise following the Netflix animated series, which premiered in April 2025 and has since been renewed for a second and third season.
Capcom announced a Nintendo Switch 2 version of Devil May Cry 5, called the Devil Hunter Edition, releasing digitally on June 23, 2026, and physically on August 28, 2026. The game runs at 60fps in both TV and handheld modes and includes Vergil and all DLC from the original release.
Square Enix announced during the June 9 Nintendo Direct that the Kingdom Hearts series will receive native Nintendo Switch 2 ports, releasing on October 8. The lineup includes KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX-, KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue, and KINGDOM HEARTS III + Re Mind, as well as a collection bundling all three titles, KINGDOM HEARTS Collection [I~III]. The first title will also be available on the original Switch. Concurrent with the announcement, Square Enix discontinued sales of the cloud versions of these games on Switch as of June 9. Owners of the cloud versions can transfer their save data to the new native ports and purchase the corresponding downloadable versions at a discounted price. The cloud versions will remain playable until June 9, 2027, after which the service ends. The announcement also confirmed that the upcoming KINGDOM HEARTS IV will launch on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.
The film adaptation of Sonoko Machida's novel 52-Hertz Whales, directed by Izuru Narushima and starring Hana Sugisaki, begins streaming on Netflix on June 10. The story follows a woman exploited by her family who meets an abused boy, recalling a past savior she can no longer see. Jun Shison co-stars.
Area 35 exhibited playable demos of Tiny Metal 2, Project Blitz, and Felicity's Door at BitSummit PUNCH in Kyoto. Tiny Metal 2 was delayed from within 2026 to spring 2027 for quality improvements. Representative Hiroaki Yura discussed the anti-war themes behind the Tiny Metal series and the studio's focus on reviving classic game genres.
Kotobuki Solution will release physical packages of Kemco RPG Selection Vol.8 for PS5 and Vol.15 for Switch on September 24, each containing four RPGs. The bundles are priced below the combined cost of the individual digital versions, with pre-orders starting today.
xAI released Grok Imagine 1.5 Preview on June 3, 2026, a video generation AI that turns a single image into a 720p, 15-second clip. It ranked second in the Video Arena with audio and first in the Design Arena's Image to Video category, beating Seedance 2.0 and Google's Veo 3.1 in benchmark comparisons.
The mobile and PC game Persona 5: The Phantom X has received a Ver.4.2 update that adds a collaboration event with Persona 3 Reload. The update introduces Yukari Takeba as a new ★5 character and adds the Polonian Mall area for city life activities. A new NPC side mission and several login campaigns are also included.
AVerMedia showcased the MultiStudio Core GC750 at COMPUTEX 2026, a capture unit with two HDMI inputs and two USB-C ports. It can capture two video sources simultaneously, passthrough to two displays, and connect to one or two PCs. It supports up to 4K60 passthrough and 1080p120 capture, plus uncompressed RGB capture for retro games.
Good Smile Company has announced the figure "Hatsune Miku Symphony 2025 Sapporo Performance Ver.," based on a newly drawn illustration used for the 2025 10th-anniversary concert. The colored prototype shows Miku standing on ice with auroras, rendered in translucent coloring. Further details will come from the official account.
Village Studio announced 'Hack '95' at the PC Gaming Show 2026 on June 8. The game is a hacking adventure set in the 1990s internet golden age. Players use a card game mechanic to hack into systems, searching for a missing hacker best friend. The protagonist operates an OS called 'Navigate '95' and battles perverts, evil tech companies, and government agencies. A demo is available on Steam. The release date has not been announced.
Sega and Atlus announced Persona 6 during the Xbox Games Showcase 2026 livestream on June 8, 2026. The reveal came in the form of a brief teaser trailer with no gameplay or release date shown. The game is confirmed for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store. The announcement was part of a larger broadcast that also included a new limited edition Xbox Series X console. Microsoft revealed the Xbox Series X 25th Anniversary Special Edition, a green translucent console with an engraved "XBOX 25" logo, scheduled for November 2026. A matching Xbox Wireless Controller 25th Anniversary Edition will launch in October 2026. The controller and console incorporate design elements from across Xbox's 25-year history. Sales in Japan have not been confirmed for the limited edition hardware.
A limited-time Toy Story 5 OH MY CAFE will open July 3, 2026, at five locations in Tokyo, Osaka, Aichi, and Miyagi. The cafe offers character-themed food, desserts, and drinks, plus exclusive merchandise and reservation bonuses. All menu items follow Disney nutritional guidelines.
Good Smile Company will release a Nendoroid of Hatsune Miku based on the main visual of the Hatsune Miku Symphony 2025 concert, commemorating the event's 10th anniversary. The figure is scheduled for November 2026 and will be sold exclusively through the Good Smile Company official shop.
Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced three official PlayStation 5 hardware products: the FlexStrike Wireless Fight Stick, a wireless speaker, and a gaming monitor, all set for release this year. The arcade stick is the company's first first-party fighting controller, designed with portability and tournament use in mind, including a lock button and a carrying case.
Sega announced a new DLC for Farming Simulator 25, the SKY Agriculture Pack, releasing June 30. It adds 12 implements from French manufacturer SKY Agriculture, including power harrows, seedbed tools, fertilizer spreaders, and front hoppers. The pack is sold separately or included in the Year 2 Season Pass. A trailer shows the new equipment.
Sega has started a collaboration event between its online mahjong game Sega Net Mahjong MJ and the Lupin III pachislot machine L Shuyaku wa Zenigata 5. The event, running from June 1 to June 21, 2026, includes a nationwide tournament and a gacha with themed items for both the app and arcade versions.
CloverWorks announced a regional tour of its POP UP SHOP 2026 event, starting January 16 in Ebetsu, Hokkaido, followed by Nagoya in February and Kochi in March. The pop-up shops will sell merchandise for series including My Dress-Up Darling, Wind Breaker, Bocchi the Rock!, Spy × Family, Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, and others. Limited quantities of past release goods and books will also be available. Each venue will display reproduction artwork and production materials, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the studio's animation process. The tour begins at Ebetsu Tsutaya Books (January 16 to February 4), moves to TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE Noritake in Nagoya (February 13 to March 2), and ends at Kochi Tsutaya Books (March 27 to April 13). Stock and exhibits may vary by location. The announcement was made on January 9, 2026.
The Deity released the new single 'Rusty 54 Years Old' on May 30, 2026. The track is a real-message song based on the artist's own experiences, contrasting with their earlier fantastical style. All of The Deity's major released works have now surpassed one million streams each.
Sukeban Games revealed a new trailer for .45 Parabellum Bloodhound at INDIE Live Expo in April and announced a summer release window. In an interview with Game Spark, developer Christopher Ortiz discussed the game's development history, its small team, the protagonist's background, and the choice of low-poly graphics.
Ask Corporation opened preorders on May 29 for the NieR 15th Anniv. Gaming Chair, a Seki Furniture collaboration model inspired by Kainé from NieR Replicant. The chair features Emil and Lunar Tear embroidery, a 175-degree recline, and 4D armrests. Preorders run through June 14, with shipments starting in early September 2026 at an estimated price of 70,000 yen.
Online liquor store KURAND will re-release the second original sake collaboration between VTuber Hakui Koyori of Secret Society holoX and the sake brand Rikei Kyoudai. The new version, Rikei Kyoudai No.54 Re, goes on sale May 30, 2026 in limited quantities. The previous 2022 release sold out in about three minutes.
Sega released the 6th free DLC for Farming Simulator 25 on May 27, 2026, adding three John Deere machines: the 6M Series tractor, a front loader, and a round baler. The update also includes performance improvements and texture streaming enhancements. The game features over 400 machines from more than 150 manufacturers.
Piranha Games released the MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries DLC Chaos Reign on May 27, 2026. Overseas players quickly noted its story content matches the 1994 BattleTech: The Animated Series, which was canceled after one season. Comments and reviews call the DLC a de facto sequel to the anime.
The Korean indie daily-life mystery adventure Room 502: Boarding School Youth Mystery was playable at BitSummit PUNCH. Players follow cynical student Shin Heun as she investigates a roommate's disappearance at a boarding school. The game uses a concentric-circle deduction system and is planned for PC via Steam.
AREA35 will debut a playable demo of 'Tiny Metal 2' at BitSummit PUNCH in Kyoto, May 22-24. The turn-based strategy sim adds naval warfare, over ten new characters, and cooperative play. A party game spinoff, 'PROJECT BLITZ,' will also be on display. The Steam release is planned for spring 2027.
Toei Animation is streaming five detective-themed episodes from past Precure series on YouTube, starting with 'Yes! Precure 5 GoGo!' Episode 9, where Cure Mint plays detective over a missing cake. Each episode is available for two weeks.
The six-episode Takopi's Original Sin anime, which premiered in June 2025, is being re-edited into a theatrical compilation film. The project was announced on May 23, 2026, via the anime's official website. The film is titled Takopi's Original Sin -Thank You, See You Tomorrow- and will include newly added scenes alongside the compiled episodes. No release date has been set. The television series was directed by Shinya Iino (Dr. Stone) at studio ENISHIYA, with character designs by Keita Nagahara and music by Yoshiaki Fujisawa. The voice cast includes Kurumi Mamiya as Takopi, Reina Ueda as Shizuka Kuze, Konomi Kohara as Marina, and Anna Nagase as Azuma. The series streamed on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Crunchyroll, and other platforms. The original manga by Taizan 5 ran in Shueisha's Shonen Jump+ from December 2021 to March 2022, spanning two compiled volumes. VIZ Media holds the English license. The anime received seven nominations at the 10th Crunchyroll Anime Awards in 2026, including Anime of the Year.
Sega released the Ver.4.1 update for Persona 5: The Phantom X, adding a collaboration event with Persona 3 Reload titled Walking the Moon Path: The Dazzling Moonlight Artificial Island. The update introduces Makoto Yuki as a new ★5 character, available through a pickup contract until June 25, 2026.
Anime Expo announced it will host the first official North American screening of The Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Do You Remember Love? on July 5. The convention also revealed guests including voice actors Masakazu Morita and Machico, and a Macross panel by BIGWEST on July 2.