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Xbox Series X|S
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma is adding several CoreAI veterans and other product leaders to Microsoft's gaming division. The reshuffle comes as Xbox looks to move faster, reconnect with players and developers, and return the business to growth.
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RGG Studio has revealed a fuller look at Stranger Than Heaven, its new action-adventure game spanning five decades of Japanese history. The game is now planned for this winter on Xbox platforms and PC, with Game Pass availability confirmed.
Borderlands
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick says Borderlands 4's paused Switch 2 version is technically feasible. The hold is tied to fixing the game for existing players before expanding to more platforms.
Civilization
Firaxis and 2K will release Civilization VII’s free Test of Time update on May 19. The update adds Time-Tested Civs, reworks Victories and replaces Legacy Paths with Triumphs.
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Grove Street Games has revealed BeastLink, a multiplayer kaiju action game where human squads, vehicles and playable monsters collide across destructible city maps. The game is planned for Early Access in summer 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.
The Legend of Heroes
The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero and Trails to Azure are coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026. NIS America says the Crossbell duology will add upgraded visuals, up to 120 FPS support and Switch 2 mouse input.
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Battle.net's latest Game Deals sale is live through May 18, cutting prices across Call of Duty, DOOM, Diablo, World of Warcraft, StarCraft and more.
Assassin's Creed
Ubisoft says Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is rebuilding Edward Kenway's ground gameplay with manual jump, advanced parkour and a stealth system that gives players more freedom.
Steam
Gamble With Your Friends has passed 500,000 copies in three days, according to TENSTACK, while the co-op casino crawler has moved into Steam's top 50 most-played games after launch.
ARC Raiders
An unverified ARC Raiders datamine lists clans, trading and a new Frozen Trail map among possible future additions. Embark Studios has not announced its post-Riven Tides roadmap, so the leak should be treated cautiously.
Conan Exiles
Conan Exiles Enhanced is now live on Steam as a free Unreal Engine 5 upgrade. The update improves visuals and performance, connects The Exiled Lands with The Isle of Siptah and adds a revamped UI.
The Crew
The Crew Motorfest's RC Frenzy playlist launches May 6, adding remote-controlled cars, a new handling model and top-down events to Ubisoft's live racing game.
