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VISION is taking orders for six non-scale CHILLfigg trading figures based on the movie Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya: Licht - The Nameless Girl. Illyasviel von Einzbern, Miyu Edelfelt, and Chloe von Einzbern each appear in two versions: magical girl outfit and school uniform. A single blind box costs 3,000 yen, and a six-figure box costs 18,000 yen. Orders close August 19, with shipment planned for December 2026.
GungHo Online Entertainment announced on August 13, 2026 that Ragnarok: Adventures, an auto-battle RPG in the Ragnarok Online series, will launch in Japan. The game is scheduled to begin service in 2026 on iOS and Android through the App Store and Google Play, with a free-to-play model and optional paid items. Pre-registration opened the same day via the App Store, Google Play, or by following the official X account. The title has already been released overseas under names such as Ragnarok Idle Adventure Plus. Unlike previous Ragnarok series MMORPGs, which used horizontal screens and real-time communication, Ragnarok: Adventures uses a vertical screen designed for one-handed play and an idle system where characters grow and collect items even when the game is not running. The game retains series elements including pop characters, a wide variety of jobs, skills, and stat-based character customization. It also includes strategic battles with NPC companions, guild content, town-building in a My Town area, and fishing. A campaign on the official X account runs from August 13 to August 25, 2026, offering 30 winners a 5,000 yen Amazon Gift Card for following and reposting.
GRYPHLINE announced on August 13, 2026 that Arknights: Endfield, the 3D real-time strategy action RPG developed by Hypergryph, will be released on Steam. The store page is now live with the release timing listed as "coming soon," and the official release date will be announced at a later time. The game is set on the moon Talos-II, where players take on the role of the Administrator of Endfield Industries, exploring and developing the frontier alongside operators. Unlike the original Arknights, which was a 2D tower defense game, Endfield is a 3D real-time strategy RPG featuring fast-paced combat with up to four-person squads and an automated production line building system. To mark the Steam version announcement, a wishlist milestone campaign is running from August 13 until the official release. Rewards are tiered by registration numbers: 30,000 registrations grant 8,000 Gold Certificates, 100,000 grant two Low-Grade Recognition Media, 200,000 grant two Weapon Inspection Boxes, and the final goal of 300,000 grants a special commemorative frame. The game is currently available for free on PS5, iOS, Android, and PC via the official website, Epic Games Store, and Google Play Games.
NC Corporation will release the Lineage 2M update SANCTUARY: The Miracle That Revives the Front Lines on August 26. The update includes a class reboot for the Orb weapon type, updates to Origin World and Reserve World, and an INTERLUDE coupon. Details arrive August 20.
Sword Art Online Material 1: Sugary Days releases August 7 from Dengeki Bunko, with a cover showing Kirito and Asuna in wedding attire. The Irregular at Magic High School's latest volume, Meijian Company 12, is due September 10, and its cover also features Tatsuya and Miyuki in wedding clothes, drawing fan comparisons.
Onkyo opens orders July 29 for the third wave of Touken Ranbu ONLINE wireless earphones, model CP-TWS01E. Four swordsmen get models: Kashuu Kiyomitsu, Mutsu no Kami Yoshiyuki, Ookurikara, and Hakusan Yoshimitsu. Each unit includes newly recorded voice guidance, a chirimen-style pouch, and a soft case. Orders run through September 25.
Spike Chunsoft detailed the three Japan-themed add-on content packs bundled with the physical PS5 version of Cities: Skylines Remastered Japan Special Edition on August 10. The package, priced at 6,578 yen including tax, launches September 3 and is currently available for pre-order. The included DLCs are Modern Japan, Railroads of Japan, and Shops of Shibuya. Modern Japan contains over 20 types of Japanese-style buildings and prop parts, including high-rise buildings, ramen shops, and udon shops with Japanese signage. Railroads of Japan introduces Japanese-style railways and buses, with over 30 assets including station buildings, subway stations, and bus terminals to recreate station-front scenery. Shops of Shibuya is themed after the Shibuya district, featuring low and high density commercial area buildings, parks, and unique structures that reproduce storefronts, main streets, and hidden alleys. The remastered version expands buildable areas from 9 tiles to 25 tiles and adds quick selection tools, UX improvements, a map editor, and enhanced graphics performance. The Japan Special Edition is only available as a physical version; the standard download version without the three packs releases the same day from Paradox Interactive.
Automaton's weekly roundup highlights seven notable game stories, including the announcement of Palworld Online, a mobile MMORPG by Garena, and Attack on Titan 3, set for December 10. Other entries cover new titles from veteran creators and indie releases.
Fenris Creations CEO Hilmar Veigar Pétursson reaffirmed the company's 2008 mission to create virtual worlds more meaningful than real life. In an interview during his first Japan visit in 10 years, he said the declaration was serious, arguing that real-world structures like laws and money are themselves a form of game design.
Unitcom, via its iiyama PC gaming brand LEVEL∞, released two recommended PCs for Lineage 2. The desktop LEVEL-M8AM-R96X-RKXB-L2 costs 259,800 yen, and the 14-inch notebook LEVEL-14FHX31-UX7-URSX-L2 costs 329,800 yen. Both support BTO customization and comply with the Green Purchasing Law. Sales pages are live on the PC Kobo special page and product pages.
Automaton played Ragnarok Online 3 at ChinaJoy 2026. The demo opens at Prontera South Gate and keeps the original's mouse-click movement and hotkey skills. Boss fights now use instanced dungeons with telegraphed attacks and cover mechanics, closer to Final Fantasy XIV or World of Warcraft. The closed beta starts August 27 in China via bilibili, with a Japan release also planned.
At ChinaJoy 2026, GRAVITY and JoyMaker showed a playable build of Ragnarok Online 3. Veteran players of the original Ragnarok Online shared their impressions with 4Gamer.net. They noted the game keeps the original's look and feel while updating systems for modern players, with faster pacing and new mechanics like auto-battle.
Bellmaison announced its first collaboration with Touken Ranbu ONLINE, featuring a New Year osechi box and a quilted hanten. The osechi, priced at 17,800 yen, includes 30 dishes and items like a calendar and furoshiki. The hanten comes in five colors based on Touken Danshi. Pre-orders begin August 3 on Bellmaison Net.
Destiny Unchain Online, the light novel and manga series by author resn and artist Yachimoto, is getting a television anime adaptation. The announcement came on Friday, August 6, 2026, alongside the launch of the anime's official X/Twitter account and a commemorative illustration drawn by Yachimoto. The story follows Kou Mitsuki, a middle school gamer known online as Crim the Headhunter, who tests a full-dive VR game developed by his father. A series of bugs traps him inside the game for three months and transforms him into a vampire girl, stranded in a remote forest at the start of the game. The series began as a web novel on Shōsetsuka ni Narō in May 2020, was later removed, and resumed serialization on Kadokawa's Kakuyomu in June 2021. Kodansha released the first print volume in November 2022, and the third volume shipped on May 29. Yachimoto launched the manga adaptation in Kodansha's Magazine Pocket app in July 2022, and the manga's 13th compiled volume released on Friday. The English version is published by Kodansha's K MANGA service.
CCP Games, the Icelandic developer behind EVE Online, has become independent through a management buyout from Pearl Abyss and rebranded as Fenris Creations. The company also announced a research partnership with Google DeepMind, with Google investing as a minority shareholder. Research themes include long-term planning, memory, and continual learning.
MegaHouse began accepting reservations on August 6, 2026 for two new figures in its Rukappu series, featuring Mikazuki Munechika and Kashuu Kiyomitsu from the sword training simulation game Touken Ranbu ONLINE. Each figure stands approximately 110mm tall and uses the Rukappu series' signature looking-up and sitting pose, designed to make eye contact easy when displayed on a desk. The neck is movable, allowing for different expressions. The standard edition of each figure is priced at 5,060 yen including tax, while a Premium Bandai limited edition priced at 5,170 yen includes an original mini cushion as a purchase bonus. Shipping is scheduled for April 2027. The Rukappu series is produced by MegaHouse and features deformed figures in poses that appear to look up at the viewer. The Touken Ranbu ONLINE game is available on PC browser, iOS, and Android platforms.
Crunchyroll announced it is adding an English dub for the television anime of Umiharu's The Daily Life of a Middle-Aged Online Shopper in Another World manga. All 13 episodes debut in English on Tuesday. The dub staff includes director Caitlin Glass, producer Samantha Herek, script adapter James Cheek, mixer Matt Grounds, and engineer Jeremy Woods.
G-MODE held its special YouTube program 'G-MODE NEXT PREVIEW' on August 5, 2026, announcing new information on nine titles. The program revealed three new publishing titles: the Nintendo Switch version of the SNS puzzle mystery adventure 'Mikakutei Jiken no Kansokusha -Demons' Timeline-', whose Steam version has surpassed 10,000 downloads; the Switch version of 'Heart Treasure Stella Journey', a picture-book-like universe exploration game selected for the official 'Bitsummit PUNCH' selection; and 'Call into the Hollow: [2300]', an SF narrative adventure combining voice input and generative AI, scheduled for 2027. Follow-up information was also released for scheduled titles, including the puzzle action game 'Nero & Sci Integral Edition' launching August 18, the public opinion manipulation news novel game 'Commentator' with a newly revealed logo and key visual, the satoyama exploration adventure 'Satoyama no Oto Haru Sanpo' set for spring 2027, and the rhythm adventure 'One Song, One Life' planned for 2026. Two titles begin distribution on August 6: the kanji quiz game 'Nihon Isshu Kanji no Tabi' and the feature phone robot simulation RPG revival 'G-MODE Archives+ Kijin Den STRIKE-G-'. Trial play exhibits of 'Commentator', 'One Song, One Life', and 'Nihon Isshu Kanji no Tabi' are planned at the Tokyo Game Dungeon 13 event on August 8.
Fireline Games released the houseplant shop management game Leafy Corner on July 31 for PC (Steam and Microsoft Store), Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One. The game has quickly drawn attention, with Steam user reviews at 99% positive out of about 120 reviews at the time of writing, earning a 'Very Positive' rating. SteamDB data shows a peak concurrent player count of roughly 2,100 players so far. In Leafy Corner, players run a shop in a corner of the city, starting from a small, empty space. They purchase tables and shelves, arrange products, and sell houseplants to customers. The game includes over 100 types of houseplants, such as aloe vera, moth orchids, and African violets. Players do not buy plants ready-made; they plant seeds, water them, and watch them grow, with value increasing in stages. Each plant type has an appropriate amount of water, and overwatering causes withering. Customers may buy plants they like or ask for recommendations based on conditions like pet safety. A to-do list sets goals, and completing them earns Leaf Coins to unlock new plants, furniture, and decorations. A 20% off sale is currently underway on Steam and the Nintendo eShop, and a demo version is available on Steam.
LINE Games announced on August 3, 2026 that it has started a playtest on Steam for its new PC title QUIET, a cooperative comedy horror game for up to four players. Players take on the role of duck-shaped aliens who crash-land on Earth and must sneak into houses to steal parts needed to repair their spaceship, all while avoiding a supervisor. The game's core mechanic is sound: any noise, such as dropping an object, reveals the player's position, and louder sounds make the supervisor pursue faster and more relentlessly. The playtest lets players challenge the first stage in cooperation with teammates, and LINE Games plans to improve the game's quality based on participant feedback. The full release is scheduled for within 2026, and a play movie showing actual gameplay has also been released. The test includes three difficulty levels: Easy, Normal, and Hard, with Normal as the default. Play data will not carry over to the full version, and controls are currently keyboard and mouse only, though controller support is planned for future updates. The game supports Japanese.
Sega updated Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis ver.2 on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, adding the limited-time quest "Malice Stirring in the Iron Prison '26." The quest is set in the Dreizen Plant and supports up to eight participants. Its format extends the time limit each time a wave is cleared, so players aim for the final wave while managing the clock. Certain waves include gimmicks that offer advantages in combat, and using them well leaves more time for the final wave. Alongside the quest, Sega added title tasks and limited-time tasks. Completing these tasks rewards titles and the basewear "Schwar Noir V2[Ba]" and "Schwar Noir V2/B[Ba]." The update also refreshed the limited-time tasks for the ongoing Costume GET Campaign, making new items available. The quest runs from July 29 at 12:00 until August 5 at maintenance start. Separately, Sega introduced two AC Scratch lines: "Yudi Special Ability Select Jul'26" from July 29 to August 12, and the revival "Rewind Collection Aug'26" from August 1 to August 12. The latter focuses on prizes from past August AC Scratch distributions and brings back the weapon camouflage "*Randornova" as a count bonus.
Garena announced on August 3 that it is developing Palworld Online, a mobile MMORPG based on Pocketpair's Palworld IP, with a release planned within 2026 for iOS and Android. The game is being made under an official license from Pocketpair and will rebuild the original survival crafting experience for smartphones, introducing a new story setting and original side stories alongside the core elements of capturing and raising Pals, exploration, and base management. As an MMORPG, Palworld Online features a seamless open world where players can form groups, build joint bases, engage in PvE and PvP content, challenge bosses in the open world, visit other players' bases, and search for rare Pals together. The mobile version optimizes the UI and controls for touch operations, supporting one-touch play across a range of device specifications. Garena's president, Terry Zhao, said the company aims to maintain the depth, immersion, and freedom of Palworld while delivering a mobile-optimized experience. Pocketpair's CEO, Takuro Mizobe, noted Garena's experience in global expansion, localization, and live service operations for mobile games. Palworld Online is scheduled for release on mobile in 2026, with further details on the service start date to be announced later.
At Wonder Festival 2026 Summer, held in late July 2026, the AmiAmi Hobby Camp booth featured a wide array of new figure displays from multiple manufacturers. Dengeki Hobby Web reported on colored samples of 'DaiBros Core' Rage Nightveil, 'Girls' Frontline 2' 1913 Battlecruiser, and 'NIKKE' Bay, along with prototypes from 'Warship Girls R' and 'Girls' Frontline 2: Exilium' SOP. Other notable exhibits included painted samples of 'Gakuen Idolmaster' Fujita Kotone, 'Sakura Wars' Sakura Shinguji, and 'Evangelion' Rei and Asuka. The Alphamax booth showcased 'Azur Lane' Prinz Eugen and Kansas figures, plus 'Brown Dust II' Frozen Queen Wilhelmina. At the Koi Koi booth, painted samples based on illustrations by Kekemotsu and Michihasu appeared, alongside a prototype of 'To LOVE-Ru' Lala Satalin Deviluke in a swimsuit. Original character figures by DISH, including 'Shibuna Pharaoh' and a tentative 'D-chan', also drew attention. The event featured a mix of licensed properties and original creations from various studios and illustrators.
EXNOA announced a new sword warrior, Momotaro Sukesada, for Touken Ranbu ONLINE. The great tachi is obtainable through a collaboration campaign tied to pre-registration for Touken Ranbu Puzzgiri. Players can acquire a Special Exchange Ticket from a designated page to guarantee the sword. The voice actor and implementation date are to be announced.
Sega has made Star Gems, the in-game currency for the free-to-play online RPG PSO2 New Genesis ver.2, available as a return gift for the furusato tax (hometown tax donation) program of Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo, where the company is based. Starting July 22, donors can contribute through portal sites including Rakuten Furusato Tax, Furusato Choice, and JRE MALL Furusato Tax. Depending on the donation amount, donors receive an item code that grants a set quantity of free Star Gems. The code is sent approximately 10 business days after payment and remains valid until March 31, 2028, at 23:59. The furusato tax system allows taxpayers to deduct donations exceeding 2,000 yen from their income and residence taxes. The return gift's content and specifications are subject to change or termination without notice.
The Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya franchise will conclude with a new TV anime titled Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya Finale, set to air in 2027. The announcement was made on July 20, 2026, alongside a second key visual drawn by returning character designer Kazuya Hirata. The series is a direct sequel to the 2021 film Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya: Licht - The Nameless Girl. Director Shin Onuma returns, with Ken Takahashi serving as series director. Scriptwriters Kenji Inoue and Hazuki Minase, character designer Kazuya Hirata, and animation studio SILVER LINK. are all returning from the previous film. The cast also reprises their roles, including Mai Kadowaki as Illyasviel von Einzbern, Kaori Nazuka as Miyu Edelfelt, and Chiwa Saito as Chloe von Einzbern. Onuma stated that he proposed a TV series format instead of a theatrical film in order to secure enough runtime to adapt the story to its conclusion. The franchise began as a manga in 2007 and has spawned multiple TV seasons and films. The final arc follows Illya, Miyu, and Chloe facing Darius Ainsworth as the world faces destruction.
Alcora Games, the four-person Turkish indie team behind the moonshine simulation The Brewline, spoke with Game Spark about the game's "Very Positive" Steam rating, the player community that created detailed brewing guides, their use of AI tools for textures and music, and a community vote on upcoming features including raccoon sabotage and vehicle customization. The game launched June 4 on PC and supports Japanese.
Touken Ranbu ONLINE is collaborating with bowling and karaoke chain ROUND1 from July 17 through October 18, 2026. The ROUND Ichimonji Campaign features collaboration menus, packs, bowling events with recorded voice by Shunichi Kojima, and limited goods at select stores nationwide.
Developer Leyline released the demo for Guildrun on July 16, and it has already become popular. The PvE roguelike auto-battler draws from Slay the Spire and Teamfight Tactics, with over 100 items, 300 relics, and 25 heroes in the demo. It recorded a peak concurrent player count of 5,640 and a 96% positive review rating. The full game is scheduled for release on PC via Steam in 2027.
Soulbound: Online, an MMORPG blending roguelite dungeon crawling with a shared open world, launches in early access on Steam on July 22. Players can switch between a persistent open world with life skills and procedurally changing co-op dungeons. The developer, SpiderWare, plans a 12- to 18-month early access period focused on community feedback.
The official X/Twitter account for the Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya franchise announced that new information for the planned sequel work to Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya - Licht Nameless Girl will be revealed on July 20 at 6:00 p.m. JST. The sequel was first announced in August 2021, and a visual was revealed at a 10th anniversary event in August 2023. The latest film, Licht Nameless Girl, opened in Japan in August 2021.
The sequel to Tomb Raider King, titled End Line, has launched in English on WEBTOON, Tapas, Tappytoon, and Manta as of July 14. The series continues the story of Jooheon Suh after the original, now involving a multiverse-spanning conflict. The sequel first appeared in South Korea on Kakao Page earlier in July. An animated adaptation of the franchise began airing in Japan on July 8 and is streaming on Crunchyroll.
The smartphone game Touken Ranbu ONLINE has launched a line of nail oils themed after 10 of its sword warriors. The product, called Touken Ranbu ONLINE: Fluffy Flower Dance Nail Oil Vol.1, is sold in sets of two bottles, each set representing a pair of characters. Reservations opened on July 16, 2026 at 12:00 JST and run through August 16, 2026. Each set costs 3,630 yen (tax included) and is scheduled to ship in January 2027. The oils contain real flowers and are scented to evoke each sword warrior: for example, Mikazuki Munechika has a bellflower scent, while Kashuu Kiyomitsu has rose. The bottles are designed with motifs from the characters' attire and family crests, with gold caps. A second volume, Vol.2, has already been announced for production. The game, a sword training simulation, has surpassed 14 million cumulative users since its launch.
LINE Yahoo released LINE Majimaji on July 15 for iOS and Android. The merge puzzle game features LINE FRIENDS characters and a magic card system with over 70 cards. Players combine blocks to fulfill orders and progress a story about saving a magical world. The game includes gacha for cards and a short anime series.
Hiroyasu Kobayashi, CGI director of the Rebuild of Evangelion films, is directing the Tiny Metal: Zero Line anime at studio SAFEHOUSE. The pilot episode premiered at Japan Expo 2026. The anime is based on AREA35's tactical game series. Character designer Yūsuke Kozaki and composer Gō Shiina are attached. The game sequel Tiny Metal 2 is scheduled for spring 2027 on PC.
Sega updated PSO2 New Genesis ver.2 on July 15, 2026, adding the limited-time quest 'Soutei Enshuu: Kodai Ikyou no Jouka-sen' for up to eight players in the Ruins area. The update also includes new limited-time tasks, a costume campaign update, revival SG scratch, a summer AC scratch, and a PSO2 Day scratch with returning items.
GENDA GiGO Entertainment will hold a collaboration campaign with GRYPHLINE's Arknights: Endfield at GiGO stores from July 17 to August 30, 2026, celebrating the game's half-anniversary. The campaign offers exclusive crane game prizes like acrylic photo props, smartphone stands, and clear cards, with a rotating lineup. Collaboration taiyaki and themed drinks with coasters are also available.
GRYPHLINE will release the Wuling Kessen Chapter Core Version 'Mukouyuki' for Arknights: Endfield on July 16. The update adds the largest-ever new maps, two new ★6 operators Okugi and Rino, and a new boss. A collaboration with crane game brand GiGO begins July 17, and a Fortnite collaboration starts August 15, featuring a Perica costume. The update also includes half-anniversary campaigns.
KADOKAWA's online lottery service Kujibikido is running a 'Happy Birthday 2026 Lottery' for the movie 'Fate/kaleid liner Prisma☆Illya: Licht - The Nameless Girl', featuring new illustrations of Illya, Miyu, and Chloe in Chinese dress-style bikinis. Sales open July 16, 2026, with prizes including large acrylic stands, tapestries, and acrylic cards. A repost campaign and purchase bonuses are also available.
Sega released an update for PSO2 New Genesis ver.2 on July 8, 2026, adding Rank.3 to the important target elimination quest "Star Extinction Emblem." The new difficulty features the enemy "Solas Crypt" instead of "Dark Falz Solus," with unique attack patterns. New equipment includes the ★15 "Kaiz" weapon series and special abilities "C/Peta Dryel" and "C/Refas Drye." The 58th Mission Pass and a revival AC Scratch are also available.
Sunborn Japan held the 1.5th anniversary offline event "Summer Front" for Girls' Frontline 2: Exilium on July 4, 2026, livestreaming from Bellesalle Akihabara. The event unveiled the new SSR doll Lorelei, voiced by Yuka Saito, and announced collaborations with Ultraman and SSSS.GRIDMAN. A voting event called "Starry Wish" is also underway.
Fenris Creations has released its proprietary Carbon engine framework as open source on GitHub. The engine, developed and refined for over 20 years, supported Eve Online's single-shard world and its record-breaking 8,825-player battle. The repository includes over 20 modules covering physics, graphics, networking, and more.
Bandai Namco Entertainment released a new trailer for Sword Art Online: Echoes of Aincrad on Tuesday, previewing the game's Death Game Mode. The mode is a permadeath option that deletes the player's save file upon character death, with no respawns. It is normally available only after completing the game once, but early access is included with the Deluxe and Ultimate Editions. The game launches in Japan on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on July 9, and on PC via Steam on July 10. The Western release is July 10 across all platforms. Players create their own customizable avatar and explore Aincrad alongside characters like Kirito and Asuna. Aimer performs the theme song "Live to Survive." The game has four editions: Standard, Deluxe, Ultimate, and Aincrad (Bandai Namco Store exclusive). The Ultimate Edition adds a digital soundtrack, digital artbook, an in-game armor pack, and the bonus anime "Unanswered//butterfly," which follows other characters during the original Sword Art Online story. The Deluxe Edition includes expansion DLC and a starter item pack.
Bethesda and Zenimax Online Studios, the team behind The Elder Scrolls Online, are affected by Xbox's ongoing restructuring. Bethesda's head Jill Braff told staff in an email that the company must focus on its strongest franchises. Kotaku reports that up to half of the ESO development team may be laid off, and the game's roadmap will shift.
A new original theatrical film in the Sword Art Online series, titled Sword Art Online - Integral Domain -, has been announced for a 2028 release. The film is a completely new story that continues after the Alicization arc, which concluded the main television series. Director Shingo Adachi returns, with animation production by A-1 Pictures. A teaser visual drawn by character designer Yumiko Yamamoto and a teaser promotional video were released alongside the announcement. The cast includes Yoshitsugu Matsuoka as Kirito and Haruka Tomatsu as Asuna, both reprising their roles. The project was first teased at the series' 10th anniversary event in November 2022, but the title, release window, and staff details were only revealed on July 6, 2026, following a re-airing of the first season's 14th episode. The film is the first original theatrical entry in the main series since 2017's Ordinal Scale, and the first to directly continue the narrative beyond the Alicization arc. The Sword Art Online franchise has sold over 30 million copies worldwide across its light novel series.
ZeniMax Online Studios announced a review of The Elder Scrolls Online's development roadmap on July 6, the same day Microsoft laid off 1,600 Xbox employees with plans for 1,600 more. The roadmap for Season 1 and beyond will be changed, though Season 1 itself is still set to start July 9. A quest creator at ZeniMax said half her team was cut, indicating the layoffs are already affecting the game's schedule.
At IVS2026, a panel of investors and entrepreneurs from gaming, healthcare, and venture capital discussed the current state and future of AI agents. Topics included the lineage from AlphaGo to potential AI in EVE Online, the gap between sophisticated bots and LLM-based agents, and the challenge of making agents economically viable in live games.
DigitalCats announced on July 3 that Observer of the Mikakutei Incident - Demons' Timeline - has surpassed 10,000 downloads on Steam. The SNS puzzle mystery adventure game, released April 30, holds a 97% positive user rating. Players investigate supernatural cases by analyzing in-game social media timelines.
GungHo Online Entertainment announced that the smartphone RPG Disney Pixel RPG will end service on September 30, 2026, roughly two years after its October 2024 launch. The reason was not disclosed. Paid item sales ended July 1, and gacha draws will end August 19. Unused paid currency will be refunded.
Warner Bros. Japan revealed the first English-subtitled promotional video, key visual, opening theme song artist, and November 6 streaming debut on Amazon Prime Video for Devils' Crest, the television anime of Reki Kawahara's Demons' Crest novel series. The trailer previews the opening theme song "Shinka" (Evolution) by Ado. The anime stars Haruka Shiraishi as Yuma Ashihara and Konomi Inagaki as Sawa Ashihara, with Shinji Ushiro as chief director at Production I.G and Kenichirō Komaya directing.