Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve launches Thursday with a pre-order bonus that has drawn nearly 1,000 negative Steam reviews. Players who bought the game for the included Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War say the store page originally advertised it as a standalone application, but it now requires the full 140 GB install to play the 3.2 GB classic.
Railbreak DX launches today on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Play Anywhere, and Xbox Cloud Streaming with an expanded roster of 18 playable survivors. Developer Dead Drop Studios LLC shares insider tips for maximizing scores in this on-rails shooter, from hidden weapons in Story Mode to character-specific strategies for the new Onslaught endless challenge.
Alive In's promising Soulslike Metroidvania Vapor World: Over The Mind entered early access on August 19 with 100,000 wishlists but quickly drew overwhelmingly negative Steam reviews focused on AI-generated cutscenes. Studio director Young Kim acknowledged the backlash and committed to replacing the cutscenes by the weekend, though the launch reputation has already suffered.
PC Gamer's weekly Steam roundup highlights 32 games releasing on November 19, 2025, the same day as Grand Theft Auto 6's console launch. Lord of Undead leads the PC pack with 2,649 Steam follows, offering a grim third-person RPG where players build zombie armies and raze villages.
Paramount Games Studio has delayed Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game on Xbox Series X and S to September 3, just hours before its scheduled July 23 launch across all platforms. The Nintendo Switch version will also launch without crossplay, non-English language support, or the Deluxe Edition, prompting widespread backlash from the Xbox community over the last-minute announcement and vague explanation.
The Rolling Stones have collaborated with Roblox, launching a game that lets players progress through the band's 60-year history. By shattering crystals set to iconic tracks, players unlock new decades, culminating in a global interactive performance. The unexpected crossover raises questions about its appeal to Roblox's teen audience.
State of Decay 3, originally slated for a Game Pass day-one launch, may no longer join the service due to Microsoft's sale of developer Undead Labs. The game's future on the platform hinges on a new deal between Xbox and the studio's undisclosed buyer. Scheduled for 2027 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S, the game's launch plans have been thrown into uncertainty.
Galactic Catchers: Nova Spira, a sci-fi game drawing comparisons to the Pokémon series, has launched on Steam to overwhelming acclaim, boasting a 94% Very Positive review rating. Players praise its innovative capture mechanics and rich, immersive universe. With its impressive debut, Nova Spira is set to capture the hearts of both sci-fi and monster-catching fans alike.
Citizen Sleeper and its sequel, Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector, are set to launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on June 25th. Existing Switch owners of either game will receive a free upgrade to the Switch 2 edition. The announcement was made by creator Gareth Damian Martin, with the sequel praised for improving the RPG formula.
Fields of Mistria, the highly anticipated RPG, exits early access and officially launches on August 5 for PC via Steam. After a successful early access period, the game is set to bring its unique blend of exploration and combat to a broader audience. Mark your calendars for a deep dive into the world of Mistria this August.
