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Elden Ring
Bandai Namco has dated Elden Ring Tarnished Edition for Nintendo Switch 2, giving the complete package an August 28 launch. The Switch 2 version includes Shadow of the Erdtree and new content, while Nintendo lists the game at $79.99.
Halo
Halo Studios has clarified several Halo: Campaign Evolved launch details, including a surprising PS5 split-screen requirement: both local co-op accounts need PlayStation Plus and Microsoft account links.
Steam
Valve has added clearer Steam Controller order estimates after reservation demand beat its expectations. Some buyers now have a 2027 window, while earlier reservations may fall into September or December 2026.
Madden NFL
Nintendo has released an official Madden NFL 27 trailer for Switch 2, confirming the football sim's August 13 launch on the new handheld. EA's current feature list points to Franchise, Superstar and Ultimate Team returning alongside new on-field systems.
PlayStation 5
PlayStation CEO Hideaki Nishino says Sony will treat single-player and live-service games differently when deciding whether first-party releases come to PC.
Invincible
Invincible VS Season 1 starts June 30 with Universa joining the roster as the game's 19th fighter. The DLC fighter is included in the Year 1 Character Pass and can be tried in Training Mode before purchase.
Until Then
Until Then: Afterimages is available now, adding two new story chapters focused on Sofia and Mark. The DLC expands Polychroma Games' narrative adventure across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and PC.
Warframe
Warframe's Jade Shadows: Constellations update is out today on all platforms. The free update continues the Stalker storyline, introduces Sirius and Orion as a dual Warframe and adds more Railjack combat.
Copa City
Copa City is out now on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. Triple Espresso's debut football management sim focuses on stadium logistics, fan routes and matchday pressure instead of on-pitch play.
The Legend of Zelda
Nintendo has changed the official store description for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on Switch 2, removing wording that described it as a full remake with updated visuals and designs. The current page keeps the 2026 Switch 2 release window but says less about how far the remake goes.
The Division
The Division 2: Into the Dark launches with a new Dark Zone-focused season that adds Toxic and Balanced variants, fresh gear, seasonal modifiers and PvP updates.
PlayStationXbox
EA has launched EA Advertising, a platform for bringing brands into its games through dynamic placements, sports ad units and custom in-game content. The company says the integrations are designed to enhance play without disrupting it.
