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room6 and Game Studio announced that the puzzle adventure game UNDERGROUNDED will launch on Steam on July 3, 2026, priced at 2,480 yen. The game follows Scott, a young man in Manhattan whose marriage proposal is rejected. He drops the engagement ring into a gutter and descends into a labyrinth beneath the city that condenses American history and culture. Players explore dungeons themed around the film industry, space development, the Wild West, and more. A cheerful canary companion offers hints when players are stuck. Bosses appear in the depths, and defeating them requires playing retro arcade games that pay homage to 1980s classics. Clearing these games alters the labyrinth and opens paths to victory. Scott also meets other characters who have lost something; helping them recover their lost items changes his own story. A soundtrack with 25 tracks inspired by 1960s and 1980s music will release on the same day for 980 yen, and a bundle set is planned. A demo is currently available on Steam.
Jun 19
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.
Jun 16
Multiple outlets report that several studios under Xbox Game Studios are at risk of closure, with Ninja Theory, Compulsion Games, and Double Fine named as those facing potential shutdown or forced independence. According to The Verge, Ninja Theory staff were informed of the closure on June 15, 2026, and the studio hopes a buyer can be found. Bloomberg reports that Compulsion Games and Double Fine are in discussions to leave Xbox Game Studios. The reports follow the recent resignation of Xbox Game Studios head Craig Duncan and Chief of Staff Louise O'Connor, as reported by The Game Business. These moves come after Xbox CEO Asha Sharma announced a business reset earlier this year, which included plans for large-scale layoffs and budget cuts. The studios in question were all acquired by Microsoft between 2018 and 2019. Ninja Theory had just announced a new title, 'Senua', at the Xbox Games Showcase days before the reported closure. Microsoft has not officially commented on the reports.
Jun 9
Viking Game Studio officially released 'My Garage' on PC via Steam on June 2, ending a five-year early access period. The game, which simulates realistic car repair with physics-based interactions, holds a 91% positive rating from over 3,800 user reviews. The developer noted they forgot to end early access sooner.
Jun 7
Atlus announced during the Xbox Games Showcase 2026 livestream on June 7 that Persona 4 Revival, a full remake of the 2008 role-playing game Persona 4, will launch on February 18, 2027. The game will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox PC with Xbox Game Pass, and PC via Steam. Pre-orders are now open. The remake modernizes visuals, battles, and events, according to 4Gamer.net. The original Persona 4 followed a student who moves to a rural town, investigates the urban legend of the Midnight Channel, and solves a series of murders. The game later received a Vita port titled Persona 4 Golden and inspired spin-offs including Persona 4 Arena and Persona 4: Dancing All Night. Atlus previously released a remake of Persona 3, titled Persona 3 Reload, in February 2024. The announcement was part of a broader showcase that also revealed a release date for the Fable reboot, set for February 23, 2027.
Jun 7
Xbox Game Studios announced during the Xbox Games Showcase 2026 livestream on June 8 that State of Decay 3 will launch in 2027. The game is the latest entry in the open-world zombie survival series developed by Undead Labs. A new gameplay trailer accompanied the announcement, showing combat against hordes of zombies and narrative scenes. The trailer confirmed that the game will be released on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. It will also be available on Xbox Game Pass from day one of release. The trailer focuses on gameplay footage, including battles against evolved zombie types. Players will lead a survivor community, making decisions about where to live, what to build, and who to welcome into their group. The announcement follows a six-year gap since the initial concept trailer for State of Decay 3, which was shown in 2020. That earlier trailer featured a zombie deer that the developers later said would not appear in the final game. The 2026 showcase provided the first substantial look at actual gameplay and a concrete release window.
Jun 4
NC Corporation announced on June 4 that it is recruiting additional participants for the Steam closed beta test of the action RPG Limit Zero Breakers. The Prologue Beta Test will run from June 11 to June 15 on Steam, iOS, and Android. The additional recruitment period for Steam players in Japan closes on June 8 at 23:59. Mobile platform signups have already ended. During the test, three VTubers will stream gameplay: Kogane Toto of Vspo! will stream solo on June 14 at 19:00, while Neo-Porte members Aruyo Inu and Kohaku Teto will collaborate on a joint stream on June 15 at 19:00. The game is being developed by VIC GAME STUDIOS and marketed by KADOKAWA. It is described as a free-to-play animation action RPG set in the land of Seraphia, where characters seek the God's Library, a legendary artifact said to grant wishes. The game is planned for release on PC via Steam and PURPLE, as well as smartphones.