Although all the other biomes in the game are quite impressive, there’s something about Tokyo City that calls to us, and we can’t wait to tear through its streets with a host of cars that include some fan favorites like the 2023 Acura Integra A-Spec and 2022 Acura NSX Type S. You’re going to have to get quite good with a bunch of them if you’re planning to chase down every Achievement on a very extensive list.

Regardless, we’re very eager to dive in on May 19th when Forza Horizon 6 drops for Xbox Series X/S and PC (alongside Game Pass). PS5 players will have to wait till later this year, though, but by then, there should be multiple free content additions and new vehicles to play with.

While the early access title’s first build managed some impressive sales numbers, there’s no denying that there was room for improvement. Fortunately, the studio has taken all of the feedback in the right spirit and implemented quite a few changes to a gameplay loop that has been able to surpass other popular rogue-lite titles with relative ease.

These include a new card for the Ironclad called “Not Yet,” which costs two energy, exhausts and heals 10(13) HP, and five new Relics to accompany a lot of balancing changes for other characters. There’s also improved controller support, fixes for crashes and disconnection issues, and a whole lot more in an extensive list of patch notes, which you can check out in its entirety here.

Of course, the studio has been quick to acknowledge that this is the first step in a long journey to the game’s final build, and notes that none of the changes you’re seeing are permanent. Still, they’re quite interesting to see, and we’re particularly happy about the fact that we can dive in with a controller now.

It joins the announcement that preorders are now open with the horror title retailing for $49.99, and you even get a free upgrade to the Digital Deluxe edition for a limited time. The latter includes a Cinematic Filters Pack, The Dark Pictures Outfit Pack, The Dark Pictures Collectables, a digital artbook and a digital soundtrack.

For those of you who don’t know what this one’s about, it’s set on a ship with a hostile shapeshifting alien that’s out to destroy you and your fellow crew members. You can play through it all on your own, or call in a few friends to share the chills and thrills if things get too hairy.

You’re going to have to keep your wits about you as you navigate the ship, trying to identify which of your comrades is the imposter, as each choice will ripple through the rest of the story. You do get a few do-overs, though, but will they be enough to ensure your survival?

You won’t have to wait too long to find out, although you might want to steel your nerves before you dive in when Directive 8020 launches on May 12th for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC.

Formerly known as the Emperor of Darkness before his supposed demise at the hands of the Legendary Hungry Wolf (read: Terry Bogard), Krauser is dead set on revenge. He might just attain it with a moveset that mixes stabs, slams, overheads, aerial attacks, and grappling moves to keep his opponents guessing. His raw power is offset by his seemingly slower starting animations, although that’s no reason to take this formidable fighter lightly. Alongside other modes, Krauser will also get his own chapter in Episodes of South Town.

If you’re looking to learn more, his April 24 debut will be preceded by a livestream on the 23rd, celebrating the game’s first anniversary while detailing some major changes as part of an update.

Krauser joins a host of new additions like Nightmare Geese, Fist of the North Star’s Kenshiro, and Blue Mary as part of Season Pass 2. Check out some of his moves below in the latest trailer. You can also check out our review for the base game, which is available for PS4, PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S.

Summons allow players to call on mighty beings to wreak havoc on those foolish enough to stand in their way. Alongside a mission to try them out, the open beta will have the same three missions from the closed beta. Progress from the latter will carry over, although you may want to revisit your gear and party composition before you dive in. The open beta’s also going to allow you to test out Lyria’s Primal Burst, a new addition with specific conditions and a devastating payoff that could let you gain an advantage against Beelzebub.

This one’s free for all players on PS4, PS5, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2, with pre-loading beginning on April 23rd. There’s even a new trailer, showcased below, to get you hyped up to join in on the fun and revisit a title that has been quite successful even without the upcoming expansion.

Well, we now have a release date for the game, and we’re going to return to Estelle and Joshua’s adventures on September 17th for PS5, Nintendo Switch 1 and 2, and PC. The new game is all set to bring the first one’s excellent touches to the table, remaining true to the original experience while doing enough to justify remaking it for a modern audience. We were very happy with the first one, and see no reason to expect anything less from the upcoming addition to the franchise.

Of course, those who jumped in with the 1st Chapter will be meeting a lot of new faces this time around, each one bringing distinct backstories, motivations, and skill sets to use in the revamped combat. There are also some exciting pre-order bonuses to grab across all playable platforms for those of you who share our enthusiasm, including (but not limited to) new costumes, music tracks, and even an HD version of the original title on consoles (albeit only in Japan).

For those of you who don’t, maybe a new trailer will change your mind.

Perhaps most notable is the beginning, where a notable amount of shadows accompany the light. The shot of giant chess pieces silhouetted against missile strikes, with a Knight being struck, feels ominous, but it quickly transitions to fireworks and Bond walking out in style, “like a moth to a flame.” Of course, he’s still being watched from the shadows, perhaps hinting at danger even in relatively social situations.

Overall, it’s in tune with previous title sequences for the series, and really leans into IO Interactive’s goal to make you feel like Bond as much as possible (without breaking character).

007 First Light arrives on May 27th for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC, with the Nintendo Switch 2 version recently delayed to Summer. While there’s still plenty we don’t know about the story, including the identity of the rogue 009, the Indonesian Ratings Board accidentally leaked the ending, so beware of spoilers ahead of launch.

While this may not seem very high compared to the company’s heavy hitters like Resident Evil Requiem or Monster Hunter Wilds, it’s solid for what’s essentially a new IP. Furthermore, it’s ahead of the recently released Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection (54,778) and Resident Evil 7: biohazard (20,449). Even Resident Evil 3 Remake is only slightly ahead at 60,293 peak concurrent players.

Capcom hasn’t said anything yet about sales numbers. However, considering Pragmata was announced in 2020 and spent several years in development to nail the gameplay loop, it’s probably happy to see it released and receiving such a positive reception. Where it goes from here with the franchise, if that’s even on the docket, remains to be seen.

Pragmata is available for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2. Check out our review here, where we gave it a nine out of ten. You can also watch the story-focused launch trailer, though it does contain a few spoilers for the plot, so beware.

In the meantime, a new patch goes live on April 22nd, featuring new car variants and improvements to combat. It also features tuning updates for driving on keyboard (alongside a walk button), refinements to Time Trials, adjustments to damage across the board, and more.

Another update on April 29th will address community feedback while further improving stability, polish, and gameplay. The next two patches, one confirmed for May 6th, have yet to be detailed. However, the first content drop is touted as a “combat-focused content update.” In the same vein, the second is focused on vehicles, with more details for both coming soon.

As always, we’ll need to wait for more information, but even if Samson isn’t in the best state, at least Liquid Swords is keeping busy, especially given the difficulties it faced leading up to launch. For more details on the game, check out our review. You can also learn more about its various flaws and problems here.

“I think they’re doing the right thing, going back to give the people what they want. We’ve talked a lot about E-Day, there’s been stories written about it,” said Bleszinski. “But to experience that, I think the possibilities for cinematic moments are tremendous with what they’re doing. I got goosebumps when I saw Marcus falling, reaching out for Dom’s hand — and all the comments online, people just loved it, because they had the ultimate gaming bromance. And to go back to that, as opposed to just putting zombie Dom as a multiplayer option… Come on, man.”

Overall, with Gears of War: E-Day, Bleszinski believes that The Coalition is “righting the ship” by leaving behind “those stupid robots” and the Lambent, and instead going back to the original iconic enemies of the first few Gears of War games. He went on to praise the game’s trailers and the return of Marcus Fenix as the primary protagonist.

“I think they’re really righting the ship,” he said. “You’re not going to be fighting those stupid robots or the Lambent. It’s going to be about making the Locust scary again. And seeing Marcus struggle with just one Locust in that trailer, I think that was brilliant. And showing the hopelessness of life on Sera, the ‘Welcome Home’ banner on the wall — hey, congratulations, the Pendulum Wars are over, but psych. Now you’ve got a bigger, scarier threat to deal with. This is what happens when humans fight too much: a third party comes in and screws everything up. I have high hopes for it, and I can’t wait to see what they put out.”

More details about Gears of War: E-Day are slated to be revealed on June 7th, where Microsoft will host a special Direct showcase specially for the game following its own Xbox Games Showcase. While we don’t quite know what will be shown off during the Direct, it is likely that Microsoft is getting ready to announce a proper release date aside from its general 2026 window.

In a recent interview with the Official Xbox Podcast, Xbox’s chief content officer, Matt Booty, spoke about the upcoming Direct, and while he didn’t give too much away, he confirmed that it will be around 30 minutes in length and dense with information.

“I’ll say that we’ve got the Gears Direct coming, and after seeing that, we’ve probably got like a full 30 minutes, which is really great,” he said. “And I don’t know. I just love everybody in that studio, the work they’re doing. I’m excited about the game, and we’re going to have a fantastic, full 30 minutes of stuff to see.”

Gears of War: E-Day is being developed for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. It will be the first game in the franchise to come to a PlayStation platform.