Nijisanji unit VOLTACTION will release its first full album 'EVOLVE' on October 28, 2026. Pre-orders opened July 13. The group also announced its second live, 'EVOLVE,' at Pia Arena MM on January 24, 2027. The album comes in three editions with different bonus items.
Furyu Corporation announced on July 2 that the PlayStation 5 version of Beyblade X: Evol Battle has been confirmed for release. The company also released two new DLC packs for the game on the Nintendo Store: Digital Bey Booster VOL.6 and VOL.7, which add a total of eight new Beyblades. VOL.7 is available for free until July 22 at 23:59 JST. The Steam versions of the DLC are scheduled for July 30. Alongside the DLC, Furyu launched Season Pass VOL.2, Special Blader Pack VOL.2, a Super Ultimate Pack bundling previous and current content, and a Super Ultimate Edition that includes the base game. All four bundles are offered at a 15 percent discount during a launch sale. The Steam versions of the Super Ultimate Pack and Super Ultimate Edition also include a soundtrack. The PS5 version's release date has not been announced.
Microsoft has opened pre-orders for the package version of Halo: Campaign Evolved on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The remake of Halo: Combat Evolved includes modernized graphics, revamped cinematics, three new missions, and a pre-order bonus featuring the Mark V Mjolnir armor. The game supports cross-play and cross-progression for up to four players.
Devolver Digital and System Era Softworks released the early access version of STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions on June 12, 2026, for PC, Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. The cooperative action-adventure game is set in the Astroneer universe and has players exploring space from the ESS Starseeker station. A game guide and a Twitch Drops event are also available.
On June 11, new gameplay footage for Halo: Campaign Evolved, a remake of the 2002 original, was released. The video highlights a third-person perspective option, 42 collectible Skulls, a Campaign Remix mode with random elements, and sharper graphics. The game launches July 28 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, with day-one Game Pass availability.
Publisher Devolver Digital and developer Sectordub announced Pikuniku 2, a comedic top-down 3D adventure sequel to the 2019 original. The game launches on PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027 with Japanese text support. Players control Piku again, exploring islands and solving puzzles while uncovering a conspiracy.
Microsoft announced during the Xbox Games Showcase 2026 on June 8 that Halo Studios' remake of the original Halo: Combat Evolved, titled Halo: Campaign Evolved, will release on July 28, 2026. The game is a full remake of the campaign mode, rebuilt in Unreal Engine 5, and will be available on PC (Steam and Microsoft Store), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. It will also be included in Xbox and PC Game Pass from day one. The remake adds three new bonus missions under the operation name 'Operation: Meteorite', featuring Master Chief and Sergeant Johnson, with new environments, gameplay, and enemies. Nine iconic weapons from across the Halo series have been added to the arsenal. Other improvements include higher resolution, revamped cinematics, refined controls, and a completely new sound design with a remastered soundtrack. The game supports solo play and online co-op for up to four players, with cross-play and cross-progression. Japanese text and audio are planned. Pre-ordering the Premium Edition grants early access five days before launch.