Spike Chunsoft released the free DLC Genesis Ascended Part 1 for ARK: Survival Ascended on PS5 on July 4, 2026, alongside the paid DLC Tides of Fortune and the early access launch of the large expansion Dragontopia. Some content lacks Japanese localization at launch, with a patch planned for later.
Big Fish, Little Fish Studio launched a Kickstarter for Tideborne Haven, a life simulation game about restoring a tropical island's environment. The campaign, which began June 3, 2026, seeks £85,000 and has already raised over £21,880. Backers at £100 or more can have their pet added to the game.
Aberratic Studios has announced 'Pale Tide', a zombie survival escape game for PC via Steam. Players control survivor Marcus, who explores infected zones with a loyal dog to gather supplies, upgrade equipment, customize characters, and build a bunker for a growing group of survivors. The game features resource management, rescue missions, and tense escape operations.
Eclipse Glow Games released a technical showcase video for 'Tides of Annihilation,' detailing its collaboration with Unreal Engine and NVIDIA. The video covers engine-level optimization, a dedicated Nanite pipeline for giant boss enemies, and driver-level performance work with NVIDIA. The first offline hands-on event is scheduled for summer 2026.
Koji Suzuki, the novelist who created the Ring horror franchise and helped launch the J-horror boom in the west, died in a Tokyo hospital on Friday. He was 68. His 1991 novel Ring spawned films, manga, and spinoffs, and his other works include Dark Water, Spiral, and Loop.