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Amazon shakes up Luna streaming service, removing access to individual games, third-party subscriptions, and its "Bring Your Own Library" feature
Published: April 11, 2026 15:01
Amazon has announced wholesale changes to its streaming cloud service Luna, giving just two months' notice that games and third-party subscriptions purchased before 10th April will be removed from players' libraries by 10th June, 2026. Read more
What we've been playing - "I do not have three thumbs, Nintendo"
https://www.eurogamer.net/what-weve-been-playing-three-thumbs-nintendo
Published: April 11, 2026 07:00
Hello and welcome back to our regular feature where we write a little about the games we've been playing. This week, Kelsey battles a terrifying enemy in real-life letting agents; Marie breaks her personal Jack and Daxter best - bravo!; and Bertie decides…
Professor Layton and the New World of Steam gets a release window and adds PS5 and PC versions
https://www.eurogamer.net/professor-layton-and-the-new-world-of-steam-pc-ps5-release-window
Published: April 10, 2026 15:58
After an early 2023 reveal, Professor Layton and the New World of Steam - the next entry in the long-running puzzle adventure series - hasn't been making much noise. Today's Level-5 showcase event has changed that with a new in-depth look at the game. Read…
Datamined code shows Valve referencing an AI "SteamGPT" tool presumably to help Steam better cope with cheaters and customer support
https://www.eurogamer.net/steam-code-references-steamgpt
Published: April 10, 2026 15:01
So far there's only been hints that game-maker and Steam-owner Valve has been dabbling in generative AI use. But if recent findings are to be believed, it might be working on a "SteamGPT" AI feature to help tackle cheating on Steam and manage account…
After selling over 1.5m copies and stealing most of my summer, Fantasy Life i is coming to mobile with cross-save
https://www.eurogamer.net/fantasy-life-i-is-coming-to-mobile-with-cross-save
Published: April 10, 2026 14:52
Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time was one of last year's most pleasant surprises, successfully managing to suck up most of my summer with its brilliant mix of Animal Crossing-style life sim and swashbuckling RPG adventure. And now it's coming to iOS…
Esoteric Ebb review
https://www.eurogamer.net/esoteric-ebb-review
Published: April 10, 2026 14:42
When I tell people about Esoteric Ebb, I mostly say that I play an idiot, because there's something deeply comforting about being a waylaid government oaf. Sure, I've pledged allegiance to hierarchy and bureaucracy, but there's always the possibility of…
Phantom Blade Zero developer rejects gen-AI and promises "every single piece of content in our game has been crafted by the hands of real artists"
https://www.eurogamer.net/phantom-blade-zero-studio-rejects-generative-ai
Published: April 10, 2026 11:51
Wuxia-inspired action game Phantom Blade Zero is now in the final stages of development ahead of its launch later this year, and developer S-Game has released a statement about its stance regarding the use of generative AI in development. Read more
Dune: Awakening is ditching PvP as a mandatory endgame experience, as over 80% of lifetime players didn't engage with it at all
https://www.eurogamer.net/dune-awakening-ditching-pvp-endgame-experience-80-players
Published: April 10, 2026 11:17
Dune: Awakening is shifting away from its PvP endgame, following on from major changes made in its recent chapter three update. In addition, private server hosting is coming, which should provide additional longevity and community hubs for the game in the…
Crimson Desert is getting boss rematches, difficulty settings, and extra skills in upcoming updates
https://www.eurogamer.net/crimson-desert-major-content-update
Published: April 10, 2026 10:44
Crimson Desert is going to get significant updates soon that are bringing some big features to the game such as the ability to replay boss fights, new difficulty levels, respawning enemy outposts, and new outfits. Read more
"This is not a game that is about to face some sort of imminent shutdown" - Marathon reportedly had a budget of $200m, and while player numbers are dipping, team morale remains good
https://www.eurogamer.net/marathon-budget-over-200-million-dollars-likely-250-million
Published: April 10, 2026 10:00
Marathon reportedly had a development budget of over $200m, and likely over $250m, not including ongoing development costs post-launch on game maintenance and new updates. Read more
Sony Pictures' Metal Gear Solid movie adaptation is resurrected, with the directors of last year's Final Destination: Bloodlines at the helm
https://www.eurogamer.net/final-destination-bloodlines-directors-metal-gear-solid-movie
Published: April 10, 2026 09:19
Serious talk of a Metal Gear Solid movie adaptation has been a thing for over a decade now, with Kong: Skull Island director Jordan Vogt-Roberts attached since 2014. But that iteration has seemingly gone nowhere as Sony Pictures has just closed a deal with…
Don't Starve is back for more darkly whimsical co-op survival in Don't Starve Elsewhere, and this time there's hills!
Published: April 9, 2026 18:12
Klei Entertainment has unveiled a brand-new multiplayer instalment of its gloomily amusing survival series, Don't Starve. As revealed during the latest Triple-i Initiative Showcase, it's called Don't Starve Elsewhere and it promises adventure in a "strange…
Palworld is getting some competition as Pokémon-like Temtem unveils survival spin-off Temtem: Pioneers
https://www.eurogamer.net/palworld-temtem-survival-creature-collector-spin-off-temtem-pioneers
Published: April 9, 2026 16:33
It's the battle of the Pokémon-likes! Sort of. Developer Crema has unveiled Temtem: Pioneers, a new spin-off for its 2022 creature-collecting adventure Temtem that - based on the limited information revealed so far, at least - looks like it's aiming…
Art of Rally studio's Over the Hill gets an alpha playtest this month, and a fancy new trailer with some fresh reveals
https://www.eurogamer.net/over-the-hill-alpha-playtest-new-trailer
Published: April 9, 2026 16:20
Over the Hill, the off-roading exploration game from the studio behind Art of Rally, has received a new trailer during the latest indie-focused Triple-i Initiative showcase. Not only does it reveal a lovely looking new area to explore, it brings news of an…
Highly anticipated pirate survival game Windrose lands a release date, and it's setting sail very, very soon
https://www.eurogamer.net/pirate-survival-game-windrose-lands-a-release-date
Published: April 9, 2026 16:19
Enormously promising pirate survival game Windrose finally has a release date, and - as announced during this year's indie-focused Triple-i Showcase - it's hoisting anchor and sailing into Steam early access next Tuesday, 14th April. Read more
Frostpunk studio reveals dark and twisted farming thriller Crop, which blends Stardew Valley with the eeriness and mystery of Twin Peaks
https://www.eurogamer.net/11-bit-studios-cursed-farming-game-crop
Published: April 9, 2026 16:19
The publishing arm of Frostpunk developer 11 Bit Studios, which has built a reputation for releasing interesting games - such as Indika, Thaumaturge, and Death Howl - has unveiled a new farming sim-slash-narrative thriller called Crop. It's being made by…
Legendary designer Warren Spector's stealthy Thick as Thieves ditches PvP for solo and co-op as May release revealed
https://www.eurogamer.net/thick-of-thieves-ditches-pvp-for-solo-and-co-op-as-may-release-revealed
Published: April 9, 2026 16:12
Perhaps you have fond memories of Deus Ex designer Warren Spector's legendary stealth game Thief: A Dark Project, or perhaps your sneaker of choice is Arkane Studios' more recent immersive sim Dishonored. Either way, you might be intrigued to hear…
Serene climbing hit Cairn gets back On the Trail with free DLC - and a playable Marco - this summer
https://www.eurogamer.net/climbing-hit-cairn-on-the-trail-free-dlc-this-summer
Published: April 9, 2026 16:09
Just when you thought you might get a moment to give your arms a rest, developer The Game Bakers has unveiled On the Trail, a series of free DLC releases for climbing hit Cairn that's set to begin this "summer". Read more
Galaxies Spring Showcase: how to watch and what to expect
https://www.eurogamer.net/galaxies-spring-showcase-how-to-watch-and-what-to-expect
Published: April 9, 2026 16:01
The Galaxies Spring Showcase 2026 is set to take place later this month and will feature announcements and updates for over 50 games, including seven world premieres from some of the biggest publishers, studios, and developers in the games industry. Read…
Crimson Desert now has a detailed female character creator mod so you no longer have to play as "Temu Jon Snow"
https://www.eurogamer.net/crimson-desert-female-player-character-customisation-mod
Published: April 9, 2026 15:29
Divisive yet successful open-world fantasy game Crimson Desert notably does not come with a character creator. The game casts you as male hero Kliff and that's mostly who you are, besides some shorter stints as the characters Damiane and Oongka. You can…
PES successor eFootball has been downloaded an incredible number of times, suggesting Konami isn't perhaps as out of the game as some thought
https://www.eurogamer.net/efootball-one-billion-downloads-in-game-event-and-manga
Published: April 9, 2026 15:23
Despite a shaky start in 2021, Konami's live service successor to football series Pro Evolution Soccer (PES), the online game eFootball, has now been downloaded an incredible number of times. Officially, it's surpassed more than one billion downloads…
"I have big respect for them" - PUBG's boss looks to old foe Fortnite to secure the future of its battle royale
https://www.eurogamer.net/pubg-fortnite-battle-royale-future-taeseok-jang-interview
Published: April 9, 2026 14:00
"When we first started, there was a shooter genre, and there was a subgenre within that which was battle royale," says Taeseok Jang, Krafton's head of the PUBG IP franchise group, as we talk on an upper floor of one of the Korean publisher's many gleaming…
"Stop getting Bond wrong!" - Does the design of the 007: First Light PS5 controller look off to you?
https://www.eurogamer.net/007-first-light-ps5-controller-design
Published: April 9, 2026 13:22
This is a strange thing to write but does the design of the limited edition 007: First Light DualSense PS5 controller look off to you? As in, wrong? Not wrong in the sense that someone made a mistake, but wrong in the sense the design doesn't capture one…
'Severance meets Stranger Things' - brilliant analogue call centre horror Home Safety Hotline is being turned into a movie
https://www.eurogamer.net/horror-home-safety-hotline-being-turned-into-a-movie
Published: April 9, 2026 11:00
Home Safety Hotline, the wonderful analogue call centre horror from developer Night Signal Entertainment, is getting the movie adaptation treatment from Love and Monsters director Michael Matthews. Read more
Xbox Achievements are getting some major changes, including the option to hide embarrassing games that you don't want to show off
https://www.eurogamer.net/xbox-is-overhauling-achievements-hide-embarrassing-games
Published: April 9, 2026 10:05
Xbox is making some major changes to its Achievements, for Xbox Insiders to test out ahead of a wider release. These include customisation options for Achievement pop ups, the ability to highlight certain 100 percent completions you're especially proud of,…
The next new Overwatch hero is Sierra, and we've been given a brief look at what she can do
https://www.eurogamer.net/overwatch-hero-sierra-revealed
Published: April 9, 2026 09:59
Blizzard has announced 51st Overwatch hero Sierra, a damage-role character, who'll be added to the game when Season 2 of Reign of Talon launches next Tuesday, 14th April. She's the first of five new heroes still to come to the competitive shooter this…
"The gender of some Pokémon in the tutorial is incorrect" - Pokémon Champions bug fixes to tackle mega evolution issues and more
https://www.eurogamer.net/pokemon-champions-bug-fixes-announced
Published: April 9, 2026 09:02
Pokémon Champions will be receiving some substantial bug fixes in upcoming patches, developer The Pokemon Works has announced. Read more
Split Fiction developer Hazelight celebrates 50 million games sales, but it's not its newest game that dominates the pie chart
https://www.eurogamer.net/split-fiction-developer-hazelight-celebrates-50-million-units-sold
Published: April 8, 2026 16:16
Hazelight Studios - the developer behind local co-op delights A Way Out, It Takes Two, and Split Fiction - has announced it has passed a surprisingly large sales milestone: more than 50 million sales. Read more
Previously unseen early Tomb Raider: Legend gameplay footage shows unseen areas and different visuals as the game turns 20 years old
https://www.eurogamer.net/early-tomb-raider-legend-gameplay-footage-unearthed
Published: April 8, 2026 15:21
After years of relative silence, Tomb Raider's immediate future is looking busy with Legacy of Atlantis - a remake of the original game - arriving in 2026, and Catalyst following in 2027. Today, however, we're briefly revisiting its past. Read more
Pokémon Champions launches to mixed reception, as performance woes and competitive changes turn some away
https://www.eurogamer.net/pokemon-champions-reception-performance-woes-competitive-changes
Published: April 8, 2026 14:38
Pokémon Champions has been released, a battling focused competitive game hoping to capture the hearts of the series' dedicated players. However, some performance limitations and gameplay choices have a slice of the community feeling disappointed. Read more
James Bond game 007: First Light delayed a bit on Nintendo Switch 2
https://www.eurogamer.net/007-first-light-delayed-nintendo-switch-2
Published: April 8, 2026 14:07
007: First Light is a May release we've been playing close attention to for a long time, yet we now won't get every version at once: the Nintendo Switch 2 version has been delayed. Read more
I am in love with Forza Horizon 6's Nissan Silvia
https://www.eurogamer.net/forza-horizon-6-preview-hands-on-nissan-silvia-ridge-racer
Published: April 8, 2026 13:00
Forza Horizon 6 has learned at least one neat trick from Ridge Racer. It's learned that for a certain kind of racing game, something that's dreamy yet exactingly arcadey by turn, it's quite nice to ghost around a corner every now and then and find…
No Man's Sky goes full-on Pokémon in new creature-battling update - "This is an entire multiplayer game all of its own"
https://www.eurogamer.net/no-mans-sky-goes-pokemon-in-new-xeno-arena-update
Published: April 8, 2026 13:00
With No Man's Sky's 10th anniversary hurtling ever closer, developer Hello Games has returned with another update for its sprawling exploratory space sim, and the big addition this time around is, well, it's basically Pokémon. Read more
The rumoured Switch 2 Star Fox game could be announced this month, trusted leaker says
https://www.eurogamer.net/star-fox-switch-2-announcement-april
Published: April 8, 2026 12:07
One of 2026's hottest gaming rumours came at the end of March when trusted leaker Nate the Hate revealed that a new Star Fox game and a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time are to arrive this year on Nintendo Switch 2. Read more
Call of the Sea sequel Call of the Elder Gods gets a close-at-hand release date
https://www.eurogamer.net/call-of-the-elder-gods-release-date
Published: April 8, 2026 11:17
Publisher Kwalee and developer Out of the Blue have announced a 12th May release date for Call of the Elder Gods, the sequel to 2020's stellar narrative puzzle adventure Call of the Sea. It's coming to Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Steam), PlayStation 5 and Xbox…
Mirror's Edge's pre-release prototype is now playable, and features a brutal arm break and horrible opening monologue
https://www.eurogamer.net/mirrors-edges-prototype-monologue
Published: April 8, 2026 11:06
A prototype for the original Mirror's Edge is now playable, thanks to some hard work from series enthusiasts. In a playthrough uploaded to YouTube, an early look at the beloved parkour game can be seen in all its lighting-less glory, including a truly…
Just Cause developer Avalanche Studios had a Crimson Desert-like game in the works but "every publisher just shut the door"
https://www.eurogamer.net/just-cause-developer-avalanche-cancelled-game-aionguard
Published: April 8, 2026 11:02
Crimson Desert might not be everything we hoped it would be but it has undeniably found an audience and reminded everyone there's still significant interest in sprawling open-world games. A studio that knows a thing or two about such projects is Avalanche,…
Cyberpunk 2077 gets a free PS5 Pro upgrade today that brings PSSR and better ray tracing options
https://www.eurogamer.net/cyberpunk-2077-ps5-pro-upgrade-arrives
Published: April 8, 2026 10:03
Cyberpunk 2077's messy launch is a distant memory, and while public opinion on it has mostly changed, CD Projekt Red isn't ready to move on from the game just yet. Case in point: today's free PS5 Pro update. Read more
We have a zero-tolerance policy around cheating" - Bungie targets Marathon cheaters as it unveils new plans to combat them
https://www.eurogamer.net/marathon-cheaters-statement-anti-cheat-reporting
Published: April 8, 2026 09:22
Marathon's development team has issued a statement about cheating in the game, pledging to improve detection and add better player reporting tools to the game. Read more
When I was eleven, Double Dragon was the only game in the world that mattered
https://www.eurogamer.net/remembering-double-dragon-arcade-classic
Published: April 8, 2026 09:18
If there's one thing I had to tell you about the expectations I held for adult life when I was eleven, I could probably boil it down to a single word: henchmen. Read more
PlayStation hunting for "biggest fans" so it can scan their faces and put them in games, starting with Gran Turismo 7
https://www.eurogamer.net/playstation-hunting-for-biggest-fans-so-it-can-put-them-in-games
Published: April 7, 2026 18:43
If you've ever fancied getting your grinning mug scanned for an official appearance in one of PlayStation Studios' blockbuster titles, your dream its now one step closer to becoming reality: Sony has unveiled its new Playerbase initiative, designed as a…
"It's just unreal" - Frostpunk series passes impressive sales milestone, as a Switch version is announced and major Frostpunk 2 DLC is revealed
https://www.eurogamer.net/frostpunk-sales-milestone-and-dlc
Published: April 7, 2026 17:04
Frozen city building survival series Frostpunk has passed an impressive milestone, creator 11 Bit Studios has announced - 11 million sales (how appropriate). That's across 2018's Frostpunk and its 2024 sequel Frostpunk 2. Read more
Return of the Obra Dinn developer Lucas Pope doesn't feel comfortable talking about new projects because maybe they'll be "slurped up by AI"
https://www.eurogamer.net/return-of-the-obra-dinn-developer-lucas-pope-secretive
Published: April 7, 2026 15:57
Papers, Please and Return of the Obra Dinn are two of the most celebrated indie games around, even to this day, and Lucas Pope, the developer behind them, isn't stopping any time soon, but he's hesitant about revealing anything too early. Read more
The Xbox Game Pass list for April is big and includes Hades 2, FBC: Firebreak, Replaced, and more
https://www.eurogamer.net/xbox-game-pass-april-wave-one
Published: April 7, 2026 15:11
Microsoft has announced the bumper new batch of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in April on consoles and PC, and it includes the long-awaited arrival of Hades 2. Read more
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie surpasses box office expectations to become this year's most successful film
https://www.eurogamer.net/the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-opening-weekend-box-office
Published: April 7, 2026 14:29
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie's early success suggested it was set to become a sensation over the pre-Easter weekend, and it has managed to surpass expectations, though it hasn't quite surpassed the original Mario animated film. Read more
Double Dragon creator Yoshihisa Kishimoto dies, aged 64
https://www.eurogamer.net/double-dragon-creator-yoshihisa-kishimoto-dies-aged-64
Published: April 7, 2026 13:30
Yoshihisa Kishimoto, the influential creator behind legendary beat-'em-up series Double Dragon and River City (Kunio-kun), has died aged 64. Read more
Marathon players are fiercely debating how to best change one of the game's most "present and dominant" weapon attachments
https://www.eurogamer.net/marathon-thermal-sights-nerfs-changes
Published: April 7, 2026 12:32
Marathon players are busy suggesting tweaks and changes to the game's thermal gun optics, which remain a powerful tool in the hands of good players invested in the extraction shooter. Read more
Blizzard reveals Overwatch hero Anran's new "fiery and fierce" look, following player backlash over 'same-face syndrome'
https://www.eurogamer.net/blizzard-reveals-overwatch-hero-anran-reworked-look
Published: April 7, 2026 11:55
Overwatch's big 2026 revamp has largely been seen as a success, yet many players weren't happy with the design of new hero Anran's face. They thought she looked different to how she appeared in a cinematic trailer, more baby-faced, and that she exhibited…
11 years later, Obsidian's Pillars of Eternity gets a turn-based combat mode, making it a little bit more like Baldur's Gate 3
https://www.eurogamer.net/obsidian-turn-based-update-pillars-of-eternity
Published: April 7, 2026 11:09
More than 11 years later, Obsidian's old-school-style role-playing game Pillars of Eternity has added a turn-based combat mode on PC. Read more
Quantic Dream's cinematic Star Wars game Eclipse is reportedly still "years off from completion"
https://www.eurogamer.net/star-wars-eclipse-development-worries-quantic-dream
Published: April 7, 2026 09:48
It's been over four years since Quantic Dream's Star Wars Eclipse was announced with a striking CGI trailer, which told us very little other than it was set in the High Republic era of George Lucas' galaxy far, far away. But following a handful of updates…
State of Decay 3 reveal trailer wasn't reflective of the actual game, says studio head
Published: April 7, 2026 09:17
Studio head of State of Decay 3 developer Philip Holt has confirmed the 2020 reveal trailer was based entirely on "a concept" for the game, and a major inclusion in said trailer won't actually make it into the game: zombie animals. Read more
Arc Raiders improves crafting, says new "streamlined system" is "just the start"
Published: April 5, 2026 18:37
Arc Raiders is reworking its crafting system after acknowledging the "one piece of feedback [that] kept coming up" from players was the "pain point" of gathering missing materials. Read more
Sony's battle against shovelware publishers persists as it purges another load of crap games from the PlayStation Store
Published: April 5, 2026 18:09
Sony has once again delisted a number of games from its storefronts, including the catalogues of alleged shovelware publishers like GoGame Console Publisher, VRCForge Studios, and Welding Byte. Read more
McDonald's new 'Archie' device stops you going AFK while you eat a Big Mac
https://www.eurogamer.net/mcdonalds-new-archie-device-stops-you-going-afk-while-you-eat-a-big-mac
Published: April 5, 2026 17:28
Gamers in Türkiye will be the first in the world to grab a McDonald's 'Archie' device – a controller peripheral that keeps your controller active while you step away, presumably to eat a McDonald's meal. Read more
Slay the Spire 2 beats Crimson Desert and Resident Evil Requiem as March's biggest-selling game on Steam
Published: April 5, 2026 15:13
Slay the Spire 2 was allegedly March's biggest-selling game on Steam, shifting more units than other new releases like Crimson Desert and Resident Evil Requiem, bringing an estimated revenue of around $108 million (ÂŁ81.7 million). Read more
Crimson Desert patch now available – here's what's new
https://www.eurogamer.net/crimson-desert-patch-now-available-heres-whats-new
Published: April 4, 2026 17:52
Pearl Abyss has rolled out another patch for Crimson Desert, adding in the Headgear Visibility option to give you a better look at Kliff, private storage capacity expansion of up to 1000 slots (depending on the Greymane camp's expansion level), and…
Astonishing never-before-seen Elden Ring deleted cutscene discovered
https://www.eurogamer.net/astonishing-never-before-seen-elden-ring-deleted-cutscene-discovered
Published: April 4, 2026 17:23
A new, never-before-seen map file has revealed more secrets about content cut from the final version of Elden Ring. Read more
Take-Two lays off AI team
https://www.eurogamer.net/take-two-lays-off-ai-team
Published: April 4, 2026 15:45
Take-Two Interactive, the parent company of GTA developer Rockstar Games, has reportedly laid off its AI team, including its head of AI. Read more
Mass Effect TV show ordered to rewrite scripts and make them "more appealing to non-gamers"
Published: April 4, 2026 14:58
Amazon has allegedly asked for the TV adaptation of Mass Effect to be rewritten to make it "more appealing to non-gamers". Read more
What we've been playing - "like a seagull by a bin, I decided to have a peck"
https://www.eurogamer.net/what-weve-been-playing-esoteric-ebb
Published: April 4, 2026 07:00
Hello and welcome back to our regular feature where we write a little about the games we've been playing. This week, Victoria strongarms her children into playing Super Mario Galaxy before they watch the rather ropy-sounding film; Bertie discovers a game…
Slay the Spire 2 early access review
https://www.eurogamer.net/slay-the-spire-2-early-access-review
Published: April 3, 2026 08:56
I worried about Slay the Spire 2 before its early access release because everything I saw reminded me of the original. I understood there were differences, but they didn't seem big enough or pronounced enough to warrant a new game. In the back of my head a…