Veloren, an open-source multiplayer voxel game, uses an Entity Component System architecture for superior scalability, treating players and NPCs identically through shared physics and control systems, and employs innovative data storage approaches like 'Chonks' for terrain management.
Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember, a Three Kingdoms action RPG sequel, launches March 4, 2027 across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC, with an alpha demo available now until September 30. The game features fast-paced combat with evolved actions, dynamic open fields recreating iconic battles, and online multiplayer for up to three players, with pre-orders starting at $69.99.
Veloren, an open-source multiplayer voxel game, uses an Entity Component System architecture for superior scalability, treating players and NPCs identically through shared physics and control systems, and employs a custom terrain storage approach called Chonks to optimize voxel data management.
Steam users can claim the multiplayer arcade game Crystal Crisis for free until September 21. The game blends color-matching puzzles with 1v1 fighting and features characters from other franchises like Astro Boy. It normally costs $20 USD and has mostly positive reviews on Steam.
SEGA and Creative Assembly announced Total War: SHOGUN 2 Complete Edition for PC, launching October 13 across Steam, Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store. The enhanced remaster includes all DLC, over 50 new playable minor factions, improved visuals, full Japanese and Chinese voice-overs, modernized controls, and integrated mod support.
Jujutsu Kaisen Rumble: Survivaton, a multiplayer survival game from Shueisha Games and poncle, has been delayed from 2026 to 2027. The game will launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC via Steam, featuring up to eight players competing as characters from Jujutsu Kaisen against cursed spirits in a survivors royale format.
Sony Interactive Entertainment requested that modder Speclizer cancel a fan-made PvP multiplayer mod for The Last of Us Part 2 PC that was scheduled for release this month. The cancellation follows Naughty Dog's own decision to scrap its official The Last of Us multiplayer project in 2023, disappointing fans of the franchise's online experiences.
SpaceTimeDB is a reactive backend platform that combines database, server logic, authentication, and real-time sync in one unified system, eliminating the need for separate web servers, ORMs, or microservices. Designed for AI agents and game developers, it allows code to run directly inside the database in Rust, C#, or TypeScript, providing automatic client synchronization and simplified deployment.
Sony sent a cease-and-desist letter to PC modder Speclizer, halting the release of a The Last of Us 2 multiplayer mod that had been in development for nine months and was set to launch this month. The mod, which was partially funded through Patreon, recreated Factions-style multiplayer gameplay; Sony likely targeted it due to the modder's monetization of the fan project.
Sony Interactive Entertainment halted the release of an unofficial Last of Us Part 2 multiplayer mod developed by Specizer, which had been in development since January and was set to release this month. The mod featured custom perks, listening mechanics, and new maps, but Naughty Dog and PlayStation requested its cancellation via cease-and-desist letter.
Nintendo added Star Fox Adventures to Switch Online, a 2002 GameCube title that supports native widescreen mode alongside F-Zero GX and SoulCalibur II. Players can enable widescreen through the options menu under 'Screen Ratio'. A free update for the original Star Fox adds new Battle Mode stages and split-screen multiplayer for up to four players.
Wardogs, a 100-player multiplayer first-person shooter with three teams competing for zone control, launched into Steam Early Access on September 10, 2026, and sold over 1.25 million copies with nearly 300,000 concurrent players. The game features destructible environments, vehicle combat, and base-building mechanics similar to Battlefield, with a PS5 console version confirmed for 2028.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe received a free update adding 8-player split-screen, Switch 2 support, and faster load times, despite being 14 years old and having sold over 70 million copies. Nintendo designed Mario Kart World as a separate branch rather than a replacement, allowing both games to coexist as distinct takes on the franchise.
Battle Bot Royale is a multiplayer web game featuring up to 20 players in an arena, with AI bots dynamically filling empty slots. Players queue in FIFO order and are promoted when active players leave.
Wardogs, a new FPS from Bulkhead, launched in early access and achieved over 1 million copies sold with 300,000 concurrent players on day one, causing server queues. The game is currently PC-exclusive but planned for PS5 and Xbox in 2028, positioning itself between mil-sim and casual shooter experiences.
No Man's Sky released the Cosmos update, its largest in 10 years, marking the game's 10th anniversary. The free update adds space stations, customizable bases, asteroid belts, new expeditions, and galactic alliances, representing Hello Games' continued transformation of the initially controversial game into a feature-rich experience.
Konami announced Yu-Gi-Oh! TAG FORCE GX, a remake of TAG FORCE 3 for Switch 2, Switch, and PC launching February 16, 2027 at $49.99. The game features over 3,800 cards, tag dueling with 100+ characters, and marks the first Americas release of the GX TAG FORCE 3 content.
Hello Games released the Cosmos update for No Man's Sky's 10th anniversary, introducing major space exploration features including a Star Map, space hulks, outposts, asteroid belts, orbital bases, and the ability to own space stations and reach stars. The update also includes a new expedition called Our Journey Continues that celebrates the game's 40 major updates since 2016.
Sideout is a multiplayer Pong variant playable over SSH where up to eight players control paddles around an octagon, eliminating opponents by letting balls past their defenses. Eliminated players drop hazards to sabotage survivors, and the game runs in rotating rooms with a leaderboard system based on player-chosen names.