Mega Man: Dual Override brings Proto Man as a fully distinct playable character with heat-managed buster shots, a boomerang shield, and Override mode for its Spring 2027 release. Our hands-on at Gamescom reveals a vibrant 40th-anniversary entry that respects classic structure while adding modern risk-reward systems.
Koei Tecmo and Team Ninja have announced Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember for a March 4, 2027 release and surprise-dropped a free alpha demo across Xbox Series X/S, PS5, Switch 2, and PC. The demo includes the full Changban level, character creation, and three-player online co-op, with a Fledgling Phoenix Helmet bonus carrying over to the full game.
Blizzard closed the BlizzCon 2026 Opening Ceremony with a surprise reveal of World of Warcraft Forever, a "Classic Plus" MMO built by the Classic team and set during the game's original first year. The new experience launches November 4 on PC with three fresh zones, nine dungeons, over 1,000 quests, and a brand-new playable race.
Blizzard revealed World of Warcraft: Forever at BlizzCon, confirming the long-rumored Classic+ mode set in the game's original timeline. The expansion launches November 4, 2026, with a level 60 cap, three new zones, nine dungeons, and the new Skyborne Elves race.
Level-5 has finally locked in a December 10, 2026 launch for Professor Layton and the New World of Steam, the first mainline entry since 2013's Azran Legacy. The puzzle-adventure series returns across Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and PC after a year-long delay that had fans fearing another postponement.
Pinetrail brings a peaceful twist to the delivery genre with a winged rickshaw truck, hookshot climbing, and boat mode for river traversal. The game launches on PC in Q2 2027 and is available to wishlist on Steam now.
IGN editor Michael Higham went hands-on with an early alpha build of State of Decay 3 at gamescom 2026 and found a survival experience that builds meaningfully on the series' fundamentals. The 30-minute demo showcases improved gunplay, deeper character systems, and expanded base management mechanics. A closed playtest is scheduled for late 2026 ahead of a 2027 release on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
IGN has unveiled 11 minutes of exclusive gameplay footage for Join Us, the upcoming open-world co-op cult simulator from Wolf Haus games. The reveal includes a live-action trailer featuring four real-life former cult members with over 50 years of combined experience. The game launches on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S in March 2027.
Ubisoft showed a hands-on demo of Heroes of Might and Magic III Remake at Gamescom 2026, revealing a top-to-bottom visual rebuild that keeps the 1999 strategy classic's gameplay intact. The remake features entirely new 3D graphics, a modernized UI, and full support for original and community-made maps dating back 25 years.
Grinding Gear Games has confirmed Path of Exile 2 will exit early access with its 1.0 launch on December 11, 2026, arriving on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. The announcement debuted during gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 alongside a new trailer revealing the Duelist class.
