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Frostpunk
Frostpunk 2: Breach of Trust is out now for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The second DLC sends players to New Edinburgh, where a volcanic crisis turns the city's politics and survival systems against each other.
Call of Duty
Recent PC and Xbox store changes suggest Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops 2 could cost $40 each when they return to PlayStation in July. DLC pricing could push the full package much higher if Activision follows the same setup.
Halo
Halo Studios has corrected its Halo: Campaign Evolved PS5 co-op guidance, confirming that local split-screen does not require PlayStation Plus. Players still need PlayStation accounts and linked Microsoft accounts.
Diablo
A reported Taiwan rating for Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred on Nintendo Switch 2 has renewed talk of a possible port. Blizzard has not announced Diablo 4 for Nintendo's console.
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Sony says it plans to grow PlayStation Plus by improving its content, increasing user engagement and encouraging subscribers to move into higher-priced tiers.
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.
