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Xbox Game Pass New Arrivals
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Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4, Minami Lane, Ultimate Chicken Horse, and more will
join Xbox Game Pass in July.
We’re adding more games over time to the Stream Your Own Game collection for Game
Pass Ultimate members.
[ Source: Xbox Wire ]
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Gladio Mori
Released on November 26,
Gladio Mori
is a physics-driven gladiator combat game on Steam Early Access.
Gladio Mori checks yet another big feature from the roadmap, with last few updates
focusing on dismemberment and blunt damage, the game becomes more and more realistic
to play.
Create custom movesets or use community-crafted ones for unique fighting styles.
With realistic weapons and armor, it emphasizes strategy and precision.
[ Source: Plebeian Studio ]
Polterguys: Possession Party
From July 10-13,
Polterguys: Possession Party
is free to play on Xbox during Free Play Days.
Players control mischievous ghosts possessing objects to sabotage opponents in chaotic
multiplayer battles.
With 10 unique levels, 20 costumes, and daily challenges, the game offers spooky fun.
Available on PC and consoles, it supports up to eight players in thrilling chases.
[ Source: Madorium Ltd ]
Dfiance
Free-to-play PvP card game Dfiance will be launching on Steam for PC on July 21st.
Dfiance is a tactical game set in a dynamic fantasy battlefield, where victory comes from
sharp strategy, skillful deck-building, and smart decision-making-not luck or money.
With distinct visuals, no pay-to-win mechanics, and multiple competitive modes, every match
is a test of wit and tactical mastery.
Visit the official Steampage [...]
[ Source: Dfiance ]
Adorable Adventures
Embark on a cozy journey as Boris, a curious baby boar, in
Adorable Adventures,
exploring vibrant forests with a unique scent-tracking mechanic.
Developed by Wild Sheep Studio, this third-person exploration game offers ambient soundscapes
and a heartfelt story told by a Forest Guard.
With handcrafted visuals and relaxing gameplay, it’s designed for all ages by a passionate
indie team in Montpellier, France.
[ Source: Wild Sheep Studio ]
RATSHAKER
Players can now enhance their experience in
RATSHAKER
with two new PS5 DLCs.
The Supporter Pack offers seven new rat skins for customization.
The Ultimate Gamer Pack, exclusive to PlayStation 5, includes four unique
rat skins.
This quirky indie horror game delivers a bizarre, satisfying solution to
virtual rat problems.
[ Source: Sunscorched Studios ]
Flower in Us
In the mystery adventure game
Flower in Us,
players awaken in a dark basement with no memory, tasked with escaping by cooperating
with a bound woman.
Releasing on July 25th, this story-driven puzzle game by Chalkseagull involves cracking
codes and uncovering secrets.
Surreal elements, like hallucinatory flowers, transform the eerie setting as players question
the woman's motives and the shifting reality.
[ Source: Chalkseagull ]
Solo Leveling: KARMA
Netmarble announced
Solo Leveling: KARMA,
a roguelite action RPG for PC, iOS, and Android.
The game explores a 27-year gap in the Solo Leveling universe, featuring Sung
Jinwoo in an original story.
It offers procedurally generated dungeons and dynamic combat with an isometric
perspective.
No release date was confirmed, but it promises to expand the franchise’s narrative.
[ Source: Netmarble ]
Total Chaos
The psychological horror game
Total Chaos,
developed by Trigger Happy Interactive, has been delayed to Q4 2025 for further
polishing.
The game, set in the decaying Fort Oasis, blends survival horror with resource
management and combat.
Players control a Coast Guardsman navigating a nightmarish island, guided by a
cryptic radio voice.
A demo is available on Steam, with VR support planned.
[ Source: Trigger Happy Interactive ]
NIDANA
Explore a surreal dreamscape in
NIDANA,
a first-person walking simulator launching on July 28th on Steam.
Developed by lvl374, this text-free adventure immerses players in a geometric, abstract
world to uncover hidden mysteries.
The game, published by PLAYISM, offers a unique, atmospheric journey through a dreamlike
realm on Steam for PC.
[ Source: lvl374 ]
Cooking Simulator
Out now on PlayStation,
Cooking Simulator
expands with Shelter, Cakes and Cookies DLCs.
The Shelter DLC immerses players in a post-apocalyptic world, cooking with
mutant meat and glowing mushrooms to feed Sector 12 and find family.
Cakes and Cookies introduces a bakery setting, allowing players to bake and
decorate pastries like brownies and cheesecakes, following social media trends
to satisfy customers.
[ Source: Big Cheese Studio ]
Orion's End
Explore the Frontier Sector in
Orion's End,
a pixel art space life sim.
Players pilot a freighter, engaging in roles like trader or pirate across 20
hand-crafted planets.
A new demo is available on Steam, coinciding with a Kickstarter campaign to
fund development.
Backers can join a closed group to playtest until the early access release
in January 2026.
The game offers freedom to forge relationships and uncover planetary stories.
[ Source: Southfog Games ]
Vaultbreakers
BetaDwarf’s action RPG
Vaultbreakers,
a top-down adventure with intense combat, received a major investment from Square Enix
to speed up development.
The game features dynamic world exploration, relic hunting, and PvE/PvPvE modes for solo
or co-op play.
A new gameplay trailer and public playtest ran from July 3–9, 2025, showcasing features
like Solo Queue and base upgrades.
The investment supports BetaDwarf’s community-driven approach, following 15+ tests with
over 50,000 players.
[ Source: BetaDwarf ]
Enlisted
The WW2 shooter
Enlisted
introduces British Commandos and German Werwolf units in its "Burning Sky" update.
The Commandos, elite Allied soldiers, excel in stealth and sabotage, while Werwolf units
specialize in guerrilla tactics.
A new forest mission near Berlin challenges players to secure a train with V-2 rocket
parts.
Enhanced destruction mechanics allow dynamic environmental interactions.
New weapons, vehicles, and improved AI deepen the immersive squad-based gameplay.
[ Source: Darkflow Software ]
Farming Simulator 25
Farming Simulator 25 gets the Fun-Kind of Fishy with the Highlands Fishing Expansion.
Highlands Fishing grants the popular series another requested form of farming: aquaculture.
Available as Expansion and Bundle Edition, Highlands Fishing invites players to build a farm
and man a fishing boat in the Scotland-inspired town of Kinlaig - a lush paradise of
rolling green hills and open water.
The first major expansion brings aquaculture & the highlands map which is set to release
on November 4th for PC & Consoles.
Visit the official Steampage [...]
[ Source: GIANTS Software ]
Fallen City Brawl
Retro-inspired beat 'em up
Fallen City Brawl
launches on August 12th for Steam and GOG.
Players control four characters and a wolf, battling through seven action-packed
stages.
The game features pixel art, deep combat mechanics, and local co-op gameplay.
Animated cutscenes and a soundtrack by Daniel Lindholm enhance the urban mayhem experience.
[ Source: Fallen City Studio ]
Blacksmith: Ignite the Forge
Blacksmith: Ignite the Forge, a unique blend of simulator, strategy, and auto-battler, launches on
Steam
July 14th.
Players manage a forge, crafting weapons with magical runes to equip adventurers.
Send them on missions to gather loot, upgrade your forge, and battle chaos to save
the land.
Daily challenges test your smithing skills, enhancing your team's victory chances.
[ Source: Awaken Realms ]
Valiant Tactics
Valiant Tactics, available for wishlisting on
Steam,
is a tactical turn-based strategy game set for release on August 4th.
Players command heroes in grid-based battles to liberate a fantasy kingdom from
a usurper.
The game features deep strategic gameplay, meaningful choices, and a rich high-fantasy
narrative.
Developed by Felid Entertainment, it promises engaging combat and kingdom restoration.
[ Source: Felid Entertainment ]
Sunset High
Sunset High, a narrative-driven RPG available on Steam,
blends Disco Elysium’s dialogue depth with Donnie Darko’s surreal vibes.
Players guide a teenage amnesiac detective through a mysterious town, unraveling a murder
case.
The game features choice-driven gameplay, quirky characters, and a unique 90s-inspired
aesthetic.
Developed by Turnip Games, it offers a compact yet immersive experience with
a haunting soundtrack.
[ Source: Turnip Games ]
Knock on the Coffin Lid
The dark fantasy tactical RPG Knock on the Coffin Lid
introduces a new Custom Mode, allowing players to craft personalized runs with tailored
challenges.
This mode enhances the game's replayability, complementing its deep narrative and deckbuilding
mechanics.
Players can now customize their experience in the grim world of Midian, where choices shape the
fate of nations.
The update is available now on Steam, inviting players to explore new strategic possibilities.
[ Source: RedBoon ]
La Tale
Side-scrolling MMORPG
La Tale
receives brand-new Emeraldia update.
The update introduces two new regions, Dorothy Town and Oscar Road, packed with fresh NPCs,
monsters, and illustrations.
Players with Ascension Level 8800+ can now embark on 13 new main scenario quests, extending
the world’s lore beyond the Empire’s capital.
Drop tables have been rebalanced, Platinum Hammers and Awakening materials now exclusively
come from the new dungeon, streamlining late-game growth and incentivizing group play.
Charming MMORPG La Tale is now available on
Steam
for PC.
[ Source: Vertigo Games ]
Ruins To Fortress
2D open-world survival game
Ruins To Fortress
receives a massive new update.
The update consists of multiple major expansions, with New Horizons, the game world has been
reimagined.
For the first time, players will explore procedurally generated maps, featuring
a completely revamped biome system.
On the gameplay side, the update introduces dangerous underground bunkers for daring players
to explore.
In addition, new destructible NPC bases offer fresh PvE opportunities and valuable loot.
This free-to-play early access game including the latest update is available on
Steam
for PC.
[ Source: Nimblebeasts ]
Cyberpunk 2077
The anticipated Update 2.3 for
Cyberpunk 2077
has been indefinitely delayed, as announced by CD Projekt Red.
The studio cited the need to ensure quality and address technical challenges as the primary
reasons for the postponement.
No new release date has been provided, leaving fans awaiting further details.
This delay follows ongoing efforts to refine the game, which has seen significant updates
since its 2020 launch.
[ Source: GameTikker ]
Stop Killing Games
The European game publisher group recently addressed the
Stop Killing Games
campaign, which advocates for game preservation by preventing publishers from rendering
purchased games unplayable.
The group argued that the campaign’s proposals could restrict developers’ creative and
operational freedom.
They emphasized the need for balanced solutions that respect both player rights and developer
autonomy.
This response highlights ongoing tensions in the gaming industry regarding game accessibility
and preservation, as the campaign pushes for stronger consumer protections while publishers
defend their control over game lifecycles.
[ Source: GameTikker ]
Project Motor Racing
The Circuit Zolder comes to
Project Motor Racing.
Circuit Zolder has been officially confirmed as a track in Project Motor Racing, a racing
simulator set for release on PC and Consoles in November.
Known for its technical layout and rich history, including hosting the Belgian Grand Prix,
Zolder’s inclusion adds a challenging, iconic circuit to the game’s roster.
Featuring in the career mode, it offers tight corners and intense racing, contrasting
with Spa-Francorchamps.
The racing-sim
Project Motor Racing
is set to release on November 25 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
[ Source: Straight4 Studios ]
Kick’n Hell
Parkour horror precision platformer Kick’n Hell is releasing on Steam in July.
Kick, climb, fall, rage... and rise again. In Kick’n Hell, your only weapon is your foot.
Master the brutal art of self-propelled parkour as you battle gravity, frustration, and
Satan himself in a hellish vertical gauntlet. One wrong move? Down you go.
The Foddian escape from hell kicks off on Steam on July 21st with a heated competition
and fiery prizes.
Visit the official Steampage [...]
[ Source: Fire Foot Studios ]
Sony
Mark Cerny, lead architect for the
PlayStation 5 and
PlayStation 5 Pro,
and AMD’s SVP for Computing and Graphics recently discussed integrating AI into the
PlayStation 6.
The conversation highlighted AI’s potential to enhance future console performance and
gaming experiences.
While specific details remain scarce, the focus on AI suggests Sony is exploring advanced
technologies for its next-generation console, aiming to push boundaries in processing power
and interactivity.
This aligns with industry trends toward AI-driven gaming innovations.
[ Source: GameTikker ]
Zenless Zone Zero
Urban fantasy ARPG
Zenless Zone Zero's
Version 2.1 - The Impending Crash of Waves will arrive in July.
This summer-themed update introduces Season 2 Chapter 2, spotlighting the Spook Shack faction
and introducing two new regions, Sailume Bay and Fantasy Resort.
With abundant events awaiting, Proxies can delve deeper into the coastal mysteries beneath the
waves and embrace an extraordinary summer filled with friendship and adventure.
The summer-themed update for
Zenless Zone Zero
will arrive on July 16 on all platforms.
[ Source: HoYoverse ]
Forza Motorsport
Recent Microsoft layoffs have significantly impacted Turn 10 Studios, developers of
Forza Motorsport.
Former employees report that the sim racing series is being scaled back, raising concerns
about its future development and support.
The layoffs are part of broader cuts at Microsoft, affecting multiple gaming projects.
This news has sparked discussions among fans about the potential impact on the quality and
frequency of updates for
Forza Motorsport,
with fears that the franchise may face reduced resources or prioritization moving forward.
[ Source: GameTikker ]
Desktop Heroes
Web-based idle game
Desktop Heroes
is coming to Steam for PC later this year.
Desktop Heroes is a fantasy idle action game designed in a pixel art style that users can
play in the background while quietly working on their desktop.
The game runs as a small window at the bottom of your screen and continues to progress without
interrupting the player's daily activities such as work, meetings or classes.
The game is scheduled for release on
Steam
in the fourth quarter of 2025.
[ Source: Telazer Games ]
OD
Hideo Kojima’s mysterious game
OD
has reportedly avoided cancellation at Microsoft, despite recent cuts impacting other
projects.
The ongoing uncertainty surrounding Microsoft’s gaming division, with layoffs and studio
closures raising concerns.
The highly anticipated project named
OD
from the creator of Metal Gear and Death Stranding, remains in development, offering relief to
fans.
Details about the game’s content or release remain scarce, but its survival amid Microsoft’s
reported scaling back of projects like Forza Motorsport underscores its significance.
[ Source: GameTikker ]