Intel has announced the Arc G Series processors for handheld gaming PCs, with two models (Arc G3 and Arc G3 Extreme) based on the Panther Lake architecture, and devices from MSI, Acer, and OneXPlayer are expected to ship starting June 2026.
Intel announced the Arc G Series on May 28, 2026, as a new processor family for handheld gaming PCs. The series includes two models: the Arc G3 and the Arc G3 Extreme. Both chips are based on the Core Ultra Series 3 (Panther Lake) architecture and integrate either an Arc B390 or Arc B370 GPU. The processors feature 2 P-cores, 8 E-cores, and 4 LPE cores, and support ray tracing, multi-frame generation via XeSS 3, AI upscaling, and latency reduction. Intel aims to compete in a market where AMD's SoCs have become standard, following devices like the Steam Deck and ROG Ally.
Two days later, on May 30, Intel provided additional details. The Arc G Series processors have a configurable TDP as low as 8W. Handheld gaming PCs with the new processors are expected from MSI, Acer, OneXPlayer, and others within the next few months, with shipping starting in June 2026. Acer also announced the Predator Atlas 8, a portable gaming PC equipped with the Arc G3 Extreme or Arc G3 processor, featuring an 8-inch 120Hz touchscreen, Predator AeroBlade cooling, and up to 24GB RAM, scheduled for release in October 2026 in multiple regions. Further details will be announced at Computex 2026 starting June 2.
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Oct 9
Arc Games released Thekla's Order of the Sinking Star on PC via Steam on October 9, 2026, priced at 3,400 yen including tax. The game is directed by Jonathan Blow, known for Braid and The Witness, and was developed over about 10 years since The Witness. Steam user reviews exceeded 470 as of the time of writing, with 97 percent positive and a Very Positive rating. The game features more than 1,000 handcrafted puzzles across four worlds, each with its own mechanics, characters, and story. Players control characters on grid-divided stages, solving puzzles by moving objects and using abilities such as pushing, pulling, and teleporting. As the story progresses, worlds merge through a special area called the Gold Room, unlocking combined areas. The demo topped player numbers for single-player demos at Steam Next Fest in June. Japanese PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2 versions are scheduled for release by PLAYISM within 2026, with Japanese display and subtitles supported.
May 30
Intel has announced a new processor family, the Arc G Series, designed for next-generation handheld gaming PCs. Two models will be available: the Arc G3 Extreme and the Arc G3. The series is based on the Core Ultra Series 3 (Panther Lake) architecture and integrates either an Arc B390 or Arc B370 GPU. Intel aims to compete in a market where AMD's SoCs have become the standard, following devices like the Steam Deck and ROG Ally. Handheld gaming PCs with the new processors are expected from MSI, Acer, OneXPlayer, and others within the next few months, with shipping starting in June 2026. The Arc G Series features 2 P-cores, 8 E-cores, and 4 LPE cores. Both GPUs support ray tracing, multi-frame generation via XeSS 3, AI upscaling, and latency reduction. Other features include an Xbox mode for Windows 11, Intel Precompiled Shaders for faster game loading, Thunderbolt 4, Wi-Fi 7 R2, and dual Bluetooth 6. Further details will be announced at Computex 2026 starting June 2. Acer also announced the Predator Atlas 8, a portable gaming PC equipped with the Arc G3 Extreme or Arc G3 processor, featuring an 8-inch 120Hz touchscreen, Predator AeroBlade cooling, and up to 24GB RAM. It is scheduled for release in October 2026 in multiple regions.
May 28
Intel announced the Arc G3 and Arc G3 Extreme processors for portable gaming PCs on May 28, 2026. The chips are based on the Panther Lake architecture with an Intel 18A process, feature up to 14 cores, integrated Arc B390 or B370 graphics with XeSS 3 multi-frame generation support, and a configurable TDP as low as 8W. Acer, MSI, and One-Netbook plan models within months.