Subnautica 2 developer Unknown Worlds has outlined all the ways its looking to improve on its wildly popular underwater-survival game in the near future, but don't expect to be able to fight or kill hostile alien creatures.

In a new blog post, Unknown Worlds addressed key areas of feedback it's received since Subnautica 2's early-access launch on May 14. One of the key complaints its heard revolves around predator encounters coming off as "more frustrating than tense or exciting," with the game's current tools not doing enough to give players a reliable way out.

That will be changing in the near future, Unknown Worlds said. In addition to adjustments to creature aggression and aggro range, improvements will also be coming to items like the flare and survival tool to give players better options when it comes to surviving encounters. The changes will be rolled out in a series of upcoming patches, Unknown Worlds said.

Going hand-in-hand with those changes is feedback Unknown World received about wanting to be able to fight hostile creatures or even kill them. While Unknown Worlds said it's understandable some players feel that way given the game's existing survival tools don't seem sufficient for handling threats, it emphasized Subnautica is not about combat.

"Subnautica has always been built around vulnerability, exploration, and survival rather than traditional weapon-based combat," Unknown Worlds said. "We believe this is part of what makes the game unique. However, that design only works if creature encounters feel fair, readable, and engaging. Right now, we know we have more work to do to achieve that."

In addition to outlining the above changes, Unknown Worlds apologized for how it communicated with the community following the early-access launch, and said it knows that recent comments from members of the development team made some in the community feel ignored or dismissed. The studio later in the blog post outlined that it views early access as a collaboration between the game's community, and while it might not make every change players ask for, it has a "responsibility" to listen and explain its decisions.

"Early access should be a conversation with our players, not a one-way explanation from the development team," Unknown Worlds said.

The game's early-access launch comes amidst an ongoing legal battle between Unknown Worlds and its parent company and publisher Krafton, the latter of which allegedly ousted members of Unknown World's leadership team based on advice from ChatGPT in an effort to not pay them previously agreed bonuses related to Subnautica 2 sales goals.

Unknown Worlds filed a lawsuit as a result, and a judge ruled in favor of the studio back in March, ordering CEO Ted Gill reinstated and extending the timeframe for the studio's potential $250 million bonus to September. Considering how Unknown Worlds announced Subnautica 2 sold more than 2 million copies in its first 12 hours, it seems like that bonus check will be on the way soon.

Subnautica 2 is currently available on PC and Xbox Series X|S. For more on how to survive Unknown World's alien ocean survival sim, check out our Subnautica 2 guides hub.

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The latest financial disclosures for Ubisoft have been shared by the company, and it included a record €1.3 billion operating loss for its 2025-2026 fiscal year. While Ubisoft doesn't project immediate relief for its problems, the company has high hopes that new Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and Ghost Recon games can help turn things around.

As reported by Reuters, Ubisoft has projected that its top franchises will arrive in the 2027-28 and 2028-29 financial years and give the company a much-needed boost back to profitability. The Assassin's Creed title is believed to be Assassin's Creed Hexe. Far Cry and Ghost Recon haven't had new games since 2021 and 2019, respectively. There's very little to go on about the plans for those two titles, though it appears the Ghost Recon game will be a first-person shooter.

Ubisoft also noted that there will be "targeted premium games based on established Ubisoft brands" slated for release in its fiscal 2026-2027 year. However, the company declined to specify which titles are on deck for the near future.

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World of Tanks developer Wargaming has announced a release date for its new spin-off, World of Tanks: Heat. A standalone tactical vehicle-shooter, the free-to-play game launches on May 26 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, and is designed to be a faster take on the armored warfare of the original World of Tanks game.

The developer says that World of Tanks: Heat has been built completely from the ground up inside of its new proprietary engine, which is designed to offer dynamic gameplay and modern visuals. It's optimized for use across a wide variety of hardware configurations, including Steam Deck for PC players.

The launch day version of Heat will offer plenty of content, including Agents who each have access to two vehicles, three battlefield roles--Defender, Assault, and Marksman--15 vehicles that can be customized through equipment upgrades, and eight maps to battle on. Four PvP game modes will also be available, with players having the option to battle other teams in Hardpoint, Control, Kill Confirmed, and Conquest matches across an alternative timeline set after World War 2.

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Subnautica 2 developer Unknown Worlds has outlined all the ways its looking to improve on its wildly popular underwater-survival game in the near future, but don't expect to be able to fight or kill hostile alien creatures.

In a new blog post, Unknown Worlds addressed key areas of feedback it's received since Subnautica 2's early-access launch on May 14. One of the key complaints its heard revolves around predator encounters coming off as "more frustrating than tense or exciting," with the game's current tools not doing enough to give players a reliable way out.

That will be changing in the near future, Unknown Worlds said. In addition to adjustments to creature aggression and aggro range, improvements will also be coming to items like the flare and survival tool to give players better options when it comes to surviving encounters. The changes will be rolled out in a series of upcoming patches, Unknown Worlds said.

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French studio Quantic Dream is shutting down its first live-service game, but it also gave proof of life to the elusive Star Wars Eclipse.

Spellcasters Chronicles launched in February as the studio's effort to incorporate "community-driven" narrative elements into an ongoing multiplayer game. The free-to-play early-access title, which features MOBA and deckbuilding gameplay mechanics, is shutting down on June 19. Quantic Dream promised refunds for anyone who spent money on the game.

Quantic Dream also mentions that development of Star Wars Eclipse, which was announced all the way back in 2021, is "not affected by this decision and continues as planned."

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The studio cited "today's particularly challenging market environment" for the shutdown and mentions a planned "internal reorganization." Quantic Dream's statement does not make it clear if this reorganization will include layoffs, but it does say that the company will prioritize "internal reassignments wherever possible."

When Quantic Dream unveiled Spellcasters Chronicles in October, the studio insisted that Star Wars Eclipse was still in the works. "Of course, development of Star Wars Eclipse continues, and we are eager to share more with you in the future," wrote Quantic Dream boss David Cage at the time. A report in April cast the title's status in doubt, however, alleging that development was progressing slowly and that Quantic Dream's parent company NetEase would reevaluate the project if Spellcasters Chronicles underperformed.

While the studio's most recent statement about Eclipse might be an attempt to assuage doubts, it's hard to believe anything about the game until we see it. Meanwhile, Spellcasters Chronicles is only the latest addition to the graveyard of failed live-service games.

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March 2026 was a great month for video game spending, and April didn't disappoint either. According to new data by Circana, US video game spending totaled $4.3 billion in April 2026--a growth of 3% when compared to a year ago--with Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream being the biggest winner of the month.

The best-selling game of April--and now the ninth-best-selling game of 2026--Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is estimated to have delivered over $41 million in sales across both physical and digital in the US. Thanks in part to Nintendo's new Switch 2 exclusive, consumer spending on new physical software grew to $96 million in April, a 44% increase when compared to a year ago. According to Nintendo's financial results, Tomodachi Life sold 3.8 million units in the first two weeks of its release.

Coming in hot in second place was Capcom's brand-new Pragmata, which was the best-selling game on PS5, the second-best-selling game on PC via aggregated storefronts, and the third-best-selling game on Xbox for April. Overall, it placed in the top 15 for the month on Switch 2. Crimson Desert continued to rake in sales and finished in third, while the early access launch of Windrose saw the game finish in fifth place.

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As the summer gaming season starts to heat up, Sony has announced a new State of Play Showcase for June 2 at 2 PM PT / 5 PM ET.

This will be one of the bigger State of Play livestreams of the year, clocking in at 60 minutes and kicking off with a new look at Insomniac's upcoming Wolverine game alongside "updates, announcements, and gameplay reveals" from other studios across the world. As usual, the showcase can be watched live through the official PlayStation YouTube and Twitch channels.

Alongside State of Play, June is shaping up to be a busy month for gaming showcases. Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest lands on June 5 and will be followed by Day of Devs, while June 6 has a triple-threat of showcases in the form of Wholesome Direct, the Future Games Summer Showcase, and the PC Gaming Show.

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Yacht Club Games' Shovel Knight is one of the most widely-loved platformers out there. With almost 10,000 "Overwhelmingly Positive" reviews on Steam, it's not hard to see why game developers are pushing their release dates either side of YCG's upcoming action platformer Mina the Hollower, especially games in a similar genre.

Borbware's Emuurom was originally set for a May 29 release date, the same day as Mina, but in a video posted to YouTube, the studio explained that the game will now be released slightly earlier, on May 25. "We have no other choice but to change the launch date," the video says.

Devolver Digital has now also posted a similar video, this time postponing the launch of Dark Scrolls to June 22. "Originally, we were going to release Dark Scrolls on May 28, but it turns out we're going to be a little bit busy playing Mina the Hollower when it comes out on May 29 because we have our priorities in the right place, and I already requested it off from work," the video explains.

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As Yacht Club Games' David D'Angelo explained to GameSpot, though, there was originally supposed to be a little more direct collaboration between the games. "We worked with Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo to try to make sure we picked a date that didn't conflict with anyone, and we landed on 12 AM ET May 29. I guess that didn't help!

"We were already in discussion with Devolver and the Dark Scrolls team for a month or so about how our releases were coming up and a Steam Bundle might be cool to help promote the launches. They announced their date on May 5; we announced on May 6. Then mid email chain discussing the bundles, we realized we had essentially picked the same release date...which I followed up by sending profuse apologies to Doinksoft for screwing up. And they were totally cool with it, talked, and decided to push theirs back.

"They said it was nice to have a little breathing room since they were going to be at Bitsummit anyway. And they wanted to play Mina on day one."

The imminent arrival of Mina the Hollower comes after the game's successful Kickstarter campaign raised over $1.4 million. It was originally set to release in October 2025, but was delayed in order to allow the team to "apply some more polish and balancing."

Yacht Club Games' Shovel Knight is one of the most widely-loved platformers out there. With almost 10,000 "Overwhelmingly Positive" reviews on Steam, it's not hard to see why game developers are pushing their release dates either side of YCG's upcoming action platformer Mina the Hollower, especially games in a similar genre.

Borbware's Emuurom was originally set for a May 29 release date, the same day as Mina, but in a video posted to YouTube, the studio explained that the game will now be released slightly earlier, on May 25. "We have no other choice but to change the launch date," the video says.

Devolver Digital has now also posted a similar video, this time postponing the launch of Dark Scrolls to June 22. "Originally, we were going to release Dark Scrolls on May 28, but it turns out we're going to be a little bit busy playing Mina the Hollower when it comes out on May 29 because we have our priorities in the right place, and I already requested it off from work," the video explains.

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In 2024, developer CI Games signed a deal with Epic Games that would have made the Epic Game Store the exclusive PC outlet for the upcoming Lords of the Fallen 2. Now, the agreement between Epic and Ci Games has been terminated.

CI Games has taken the unusual step of posting its separation agreement with Epic Games, which was apparently settled on April 14. The document explains that the delay in revealing its existence was because it would have "prejudiced the company's legitimate interests" if it had been released any sooner. It also describes the breakup as "conditional in nature," and it doesn't elaborate any further on the reasons Epic and CI Games parted ways.

The separation agreement explicitly states that it won't affect the Epic assets that were used in the creation of Lords of the Fallen 2, including Unreal Engine 5 and any infrastructure that was built into the game to utilize Epic Online Services.

With the original contract now null and void, it seems very likely that CI Games will release Lords of the Fallen 2 on Steam. However, that has yet to be officially confirmed by either Steam or CI Games. Lords of the Fallen 2 doesn't currently have a page on Steam.

The first trailer for Lords of the Fallen 2 debuted last year, and it revealed that players will now have to battle the gods who were potentially their allies in the first game. CI Games also released a 2.0 update for the original Lords of the Fallen just over a year ago, which added several new features to the game.

Lords of the Fallen 2 is expected to be released this year for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC.

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With Forza Horizon 6, Playground Games has finally given many fans of the series what they've been asking for. This latest high-speed playground is the series' largest, featuring a metropolitan area several times larger than any that has become before, as well as a diverse selection of Japan's most eye-catching and picturesque landscape for you to soak in as you explore its hundreds of streets.

Nailing down the exact size of Forza Horizon 6's map is tricky, but several keen-eyed fans have made some good approximations. Driving from one of the map's most southern points all the way to its most northern is around 21 miles long, which is longer than a similar comparison to Forza Horizon 5's approximately 10-mile-long stretch between its most eastern and western points. It took me around 12 minutes and 30 seconds to drive this route, in one of Forza Horizon 6's fastest Toyota Supra variants, just to give you a rough idea of what to expect. Given how each map is laid out differently in each direction, it's hard to get an exact area figure for comparison, but this difference in distance suggests Forza Horizon 6 is considerably larger.

That's true too when comparing its Goliath race distance. These are grueling endurance races where a single lap spans the entire perimeter of the map, giving a good estimation of overall size. Forza Horizon 6's Goliath race features a lap distance of around 50 miles, considerably larger than the 29-mile lap in Forza Horizon 5. Again, this isn't an exact comparison given different road layouts, but it's quite clear that Playground Games has expanded these Japanese regions in as many directions as possible.

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In 2024, developer CI Games signed a deal with Epic Games that would have made the Epic Game Store the exclusive PC outlet for the upcoming Lords of the Fallen 2. Now, the agreement between Epic and Ci Games has been terminated.

CI Games has taken the unusual step of posting its separation agreement with Epic Games, which was apparently settled on April 14. The document explains that the delay in revealing its existence was because it would have "prejudiced the company's legitimate interests" if it had been released any sooner. It also describes the breakup as "conditional in nature," and it doesn't elaborate any further on the reasons Epic and CI Games parted ways.

The separation agreement explicitly states that it won't affect the Epic assets that were used in the creation of Lords of the Fallen 2, including Unreal Engine 5 and any infrastructure that was built into the game to utilize Epic Online Services.

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PowerA Advantage Wired Controller for Xbox Series X|S

Starts at $10 with first-time customer bonus coupon (was $50)

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With video game controller prices higher than ever before, many gamers are hoping to find a deal when they're in the market to buy one--and Woot has a terrific deal on a PowerA model for the next few days, slashing the price from $50 to just $20. You can save even more by using coupon code CONTROL at checkout, which cuts an additional $5 off the price--or, even better, if you're a new Woot customer, you can create a free account and use the coupon code, which cuts $10 off the order. That means you can get this PowerA pad for just $10. Note that the coupon code is only valid through May 22. Since Woot is owned by Amazon, you also get free standard shipping if you're an Amazon Prime member (and that goes for all your orders, not just this one). Another neat perk you get as a Prime member is free express shipping anytime you buy a Woot t-shirt, so you won't have to wait long to wear your new loot.

PowerA Advantage Wired Controller for Xbox Series X|S

Starts at $10 with first-time customer bonus coupon (was $50)

If you prefer your controllers wired and spend a lot of time gaming on Xbox or PC, this is a great controller for you. The PowerA Advantage Wired Controller is licensed by Xbox and is highly customizable thanks to Multi-Zone RGB with four individual lighting zones and three modes, allowing you to set thousands of color combinations. A Built-in IR transmitter also lets you control compatible Lumectra Zone RGB lighting accessories using your controller.

In additional to making the controller light up any way you want, this also comes with mappable Advanced Gaming Buttons, Dual Rumble Motors, 3-Way trigger locks, impulse triggers, dual rumble motors, anti-friction rings, and precision-tuned analog sticks, making it both ergonomically pleasing and highly responsive. And if you're worried about having to sit close to the PC or Xbox, don't be: this controller comes with a 10-foot cable, so you'll still be able to sit back and enjoy playing in comfort.

This controller is compatible with both Xbox Series and Xbox One, as well as Windows 10 and 11. Woot's deal slashes the price on this controller to $15 by using the code CONTROL at checkout, or $10 if you're new to Woot. You can get that price through May 22 at 11:58 PM CT, but at this price, we don't expect this controller to be in stock for long. Grab it now if you want to take advantage of this low price.

PowerA Advantage Wired Controller for Xbox Series X|S

Starts at $10 with first-time customer bonus coupon (was $50)

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While the discounts are not as deep as this one, Woot does have some great deals on other video game accessories, including controllers, headsets, cases, and more. These are the ones worth checking out.

Woot's Best Gaming Deals

• 8BitDo All-Button Arcade Controller for Switch and Windows -- $60 ($91)
• 8BitDo Controller For Switch/Switch 2 -- $47 ($70)
• The C64 Mini: Black Edition -- $70 ($120)
• Controller Gear Xbox Pro Charging Stand -- $15 ($40)
• CRKD Nitro Deck for Nintendo Switch/OLED -- $35 ($60)
• GameSir Super Nova Wireless Gaming Controller -- $35 ($60)
• Hori Wireless Fighting Commander Octa Pro Controller -- $60 ($110)
• Hori Wireless Horipad Turbo For Switch 2 -- $43 ($65)
• JLab Talk Pro USB Microphone -- $35 ($149)
• Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe -- $45 ($60)
• The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening -- $48 ($60)
• Metaphor: ReFantazio Launch Edition -- $18 ($70)
• My Arcade Pac-Man Pixel Pocket Pro -- $20 ($29)
• Numskull Quarter Arcades Burger Time Mini Arcade Cabinet -- $90 ($250)
• PowerA Advantage Wired Xbox Series X|S Controller -- $20 ($45)
• PowerA Enhanced Wireless Switch 2 Controller -- $30 ($60)
• Raidou: Remastered - The Mystery of the Soulless Army Launch Edition -- $25 ($50)
• Super Mario Bros. Wonder -- $47 ($60)
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate Deluxe Edition -- $20 ($40)

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PowerA Advantage Wired Controller for Xbox Series X|S

Starts at $10 with first-time customer bonus coupon (was $50)

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With video game controller prices higher than ever before, many gamers are hoping to find a deal when they're in the market to buy one--and Woot has a terrific deal on a PowerA model for the next few days, slashing the price from $50 to just $20. You can save even more by using coupon code CONTROL at checkout, which cuts an additional $5 off the price--or, even better, if you're a new Woot customer, you can create a free account and use the coupon code, which cuts $10 off the order. That means you can get this PowerA pad for just $10. Note that the coupon code is only valid through May 22. Since Woot is owned by Amazon, you also get free standard shipping if you're an Amazon Prime member (and that goes for all your orders, not just this one). Another neat perk you get as a Prime member is free express shipping anytime you buy a Woot t-shirt, so you won't have to wait long to wear your new loot.

PowerA Advantage Wired Controller for Xbox Series X|S Starts at $10 with first-time customer bonus coupon (was $50)

If you prefer your controllers wired and spend a lot of time gaming on Xbox or PC, this is a great controller for you. The PowerA Advantage Wired Controller is licensed by Xbox and is highly customizable thanks to Multi-Zone RGB with four individual lighting zones and three modes, allowing you to set thousands of color combinations. A Built-in IR transmitter also lets you control compatible Lumectra Zone RGB lighting accessories using your controller.

In additional to making the controller light up any way you want, this also comes with mappable Advanced Gaming Buttons, Dual Rumble Motors, 3-Way trigger locks, impulse triggers, dual rumble motors, anti-friction rings, and precision-tuned analog sticks, making it both ergonomically pleasing and highly responsive. And if you're worried about having to sit close to the PC or Xbox, don't be: this controller comes with a 10-foot cable, so you'll still be able to sit back and enjoy playing in comfort.

This controller is compatible with both Xbox Series and Xbox One, as well as Windows 10 and 11. Woot's deal slashes the price on this controller to $15 by using the code CONTROL at checkout, or $10 if you're new to Woot. You can get that price through May 22 at 11:58 PM CT, but at this price, we don't expect this controller to be in stock for long. Grab it now if you want to take advantage of this low price.

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While the discounts are not as deep as this one, Woot does have some great deals on other video game accessories, including controllers, headsets, cases, and more. These are the ones worth checking out.

Woot's Best Gaming Deals

• 8BitDo All-Button Arcade Controller for Switch and Windows -- $60 ($91)
• 8BitDo Controller For Switch/Switch 2 -- $47 ($70)
• The C64 Mini: Black Edition -- $70 ($120)
• Controller Gear Xbox Pro Charging Stand -- $15 ($40)
• CRKD Nitro Deck for Nintendo Switch/OLED -- $35 ($60)
• GameSir Super Nova Wireless Gaming Controller -- $35 ($60)
• Hori Wireless Fighting Commander Octa Pro Controller -- $60 ($110)
• Hori Wireless Horipad Turbo For Switch 2 -- $43 ($65)
• JLab Talk Pro USB Microphone -- $35 ($149)
• Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe -- $45 ($60)
• The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening -- $48 ($60)
• Metaphor: ReFantazio Launch Edition -- $18 ($70)
• My Arcade Pac-Man Pixel Pocket Pro -- $20 ($29)
• Numskull Quarter Arcades Burger Time Mini Arcade Cabinet -- $90 ($250)
• PowerA Advantage Wired Xbox Series X|S Controller -- $20 ($45)
• PowerA Enhanced Wireless Switch 2 Controller -- $30 ($60)
• Raidou: Remastered - The Mystery of the Soulless Army Launch Edition -- $25 ($50)
• Super Mario Bros. Wonder -- $47 ($60)
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate Deluxe Edition -- $20 ($40)

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Best Buy's 2026 Memorial Day Sale

Now through May 25

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Memorial Day is a week away, but the retail gods know the great majority of folks are ready for a delicious retail therapy session much sooner, so sales are already on. Should you be looking out for good deals on both hardware and games, Best Buy's Memorial Day sale has plenty of both with more than 1,300 products on sale in the gaming category alone. We've broken out some of the best deals in each category for you, so check that out below. The sale runs through May 25, but don't wait to snag what you want, as things do sell out.

Nintendo Switch Deals

Best Buy has some notable Memorial Day deals on both Switch and Switch 2 games, from indie darlings like Balatro to series mainstays like Metroid Prime 4: Beyond.

• Assassin's Creed Rebel Collection + Assassin's Creed III -- $20 ($30)
• Balatro -- $20 ($30)
• Digimon Story: Super Sleuth Complete Edition -- $27.50 ($53)
• Hello Kitty Island Adventure -- $30 ($40)
• Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment -- $50 ($70)
• Just Dance 2026 Edition -- $25 ($50)
• Lego Horizon Adventures -- $28 ($40)
• Madden 26 Standard Edition -- $30 ($50)
• Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree -- $25 ($40)
• Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics -- $25 ($40)
• Metroid Prime 4: Beyond -- $40 ($70)
• Monopoly -- $15 ($30)
• PGA Tour 2K25 -- $40 ($70)
• Read Only Memories: Neurodiver -- $25 ($45)
• Super Mario RPG -- $44 ($60)

PlayStation and Xbox Deals

More than 300 games are on sale across the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/Xbox One categories, so if you want to beef up your collection or pick up games you missed, this is a great opportunity to do so.

• Alan Wake II Deluxe Edition -- $30 ($40)
• Call of Duty Black Ops 7 -- $35 ($70)
• EA Sports FC 26 Standard Edition -- $30 ($50)
• Fortnite Dark Fire & Ice Bundle -- $20 ($30)
• Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut -- $42 ($70)
• God of War Ragnarok -- $36 ($70)
• Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy -- $21 ($60)
• Jurassic World Evolution 3 -- $45 ($60)
• Metaphor: RePhantazio -- $35 ($70)
• Persona 3 Reload -- $25 ($70)
• Resident Evil 4 Remake Standard Edition -- $15 ($20)
• The Rogue Prince of Persia -- $25 ($35)
• Sonic Frontiers -- $18.49 ($40)
• Soul Hackers 2 -- $15 ($60)
• Star Wars Outlaws Standard Edition -- $20 ($30)

Hardware Deals

Best Buy has some terrific deals on controllers, headsets, and even handhelds in this Memorial Day Sale. The Rog Ally is a standout deal at $100 off, taking the price down to $500, but you can also get controllers from Xbox, Sony, GameSir, PowerA, and Turtle Beach at a solid discount. There's also a ton of gaming headsets marked down from JBL, Sony, Razer, and more. If you're a streamer or content creator, you can also get nice discounts on Elgato's products, including the Game Capture Neo and the Key Light Neo.

• Asus Rog Cetra Wireless Gaming Earbuds -- $110 ($200)
• Elgato Game Capture Neo -- $110 ($130)
• Elgato Key Light Neo White -- $60 ($90)
• GameSir Super Nova Wireless Controller -- $30 ($50)
• JBL Quantum Surround Sound Gaming Headset -- $20.51 ($45)
• Next Wireless Rechargeable Pro Controller For Switch And Switch 2 -- $20 ($30)
• PDP Rematch Wireless Controller For Nintendo Switch (Boo Hoo) -- $40 ($60)
• PowerA Advantage Wired Controller For Nintendo Switch 2 -- $30 ($50)
• PowerA Dual Charging Station For Xbox Series X|S --$22 ($33)
• PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controller For Nintendo Switch -- $46 ($70)
• PowerA Protection Case For Nintendo Switch -- $13.49 ($20)
• Razer Kraken V3 X Wired Over-the-Ear Gaming Headset -- $40 ($70)
• Rog Xbox Ally Handheld (Includes Three Months of GamePass Premium) -- $500 ($600)
• Sony DualSense Controller With Silicone Sleeve -- $85 ($136)
• Sony Inzone H9 Wireless Noise Cancelling Gaming Headset -- $228 ($330)
• Turtle Beach Rematch Wireless Controller For Switch 2 -- $40 ($60)
• Xbox Wireless Controller -- $45 ($65)

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Best Buy's 2026 Memorial Day Sale

Now through May 25

See all deals at Best Buy

Memorial Day is a week away, but the retail gods know the great majority of folks are ready for a delicious retail therapy session much sooner, so sales are already on. Should you be looking out for good deals on both hardware and games, Best Buy's Memorial Day sale has plenty of both with more than 1,300 products on sale in the gaming category alone. We've broken out some of the best deals in each category for you, so check that out below. The sale runs through May 25, but don't wait to snag what you want, as things do sell out.

Nintendo Switch Deals

Best Buy has some notable Memorial Day deals on both Switch and Switch 2 games, from indie darlings like Balatro to series mainstays like Metroid Prime 4: Beyond.

• Assassin's Creed Rebel Collection + Assassin's Creed III -- $20 ($30)
• Balatro -- $20 ($30)
• Digimon Story: Super Sleuth Complete Edition -- $27.50 ($53)
• Hello Kitty Island Adventure -- $30 ($40)
• Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment -- $50 ($70)
• Just Dance 2026 Edition -- $25 ($50)
• Lego Horizon Adventures -- $28 ($40)
• Madden 26 Standard Edition -- $30 ($50)
• Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree -- $25 ($40)
• Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics -- $25 ($40)
• Metroid Prime 4: Beyond -- $40 ($70)
• Monopoly -- $15 ($30)
• PGA Tour 2K25 -- $40 ($70)
• Read Only Memories: Neurodiver -- $25 ($45)
• Super Mario RPG -- $44 ($60)

PlayStation and Xbox Deals

More than 300 games are on sale across the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/Xbox One categories, so if you want to beef up your collection or pick up games you missed, this is a great opportunity to do so.

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Crunchyroll Ani-May Discounted Memberships

$2-$3 monthly | Available until May 22

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Nothing beats a well-stocked shelf full of anime Blu-rays, and if you're looking to refresh your collection, then you'll want to check out Crunchyroll's Two-for-One Ani-May Sale. While the brand is known for its massive library of streamable anime, physical media is still a popular option among fans of Japanese animation, and the site is offering hundreds of Blu-rays at a discount as part of the event. Pick three eligible items from the site's shop, and you'll get the lowest-priced item for free in your basket. We've rounded up several great deals below, dividing them between standard Blu-ray releases and collector's edition bundles.

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If you're looking for specific suggestions, you can't go wrong with old favorites like the 1997 adaptation of Berserk or Dragon Ball Super. If you're looking for some fantasy junk food, I Parry Everything and Wistoria: Wand and Sword are great for zoning out with slick animation. We'd also recommend shows like Kaiju No. 8, which is what happens when a midlife crisis involves transforming into a nearly unstoppable mutant bent on stopping rampaging kaiju.

You can also pick up the superb Arcane: League of Legends for a great combo of beautiful animation and emotional storytelling. Lupin the 3rd: Castle of Cagliostro remains an evergreen treasure decades after its release. Feel like spoiling yourself? Grab a limited edition release for popular series like Solo Leveling or Chainsaw Man. These feature-packed editions include extras like exclusive cards, art books, and more, making them ideal as quick and easy gifts for anime fans.

Crunchyroll Two-for-One Blu-rays

• Arcane: League of Legends Season 2 Limited Edition Steelbook (4K) -- $48 ($60)
• Batman Ninja vs Yakuza League -- $27 ($30)
• Berserk of Gluttony: The Complete Series -- $56 ($70)
• Berserk: The Complete 1997 TV Series Steelbook -- $80
• Berserk: The Golden Age Memorial Edition -- $75
• Dragon Ball Super: The Complete Series -- $152 ($190)
• Evangelion 2:22 You Can (Not) Advance -- $25 ($30)
• I Parry Everything: Complete Collection -- $56 ($70)
• Kaiju No. 8: Season 1 -- $56 ($70)
• Lupin the 3rd: Castle of Cagliostro Steelbook -- $50
• Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury Season 1 -- $70
• Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury Season 2 -- $70
• OddTaxi: The Complete Season -- $56 ($70)
• Ragna Crimson: Complete Collection -- $72 ($90)
• Rick and Morty: The Complete Anime Series -- $27 ($30)
• Shangri-La Frontier: Season 2 -- $64 ($80)
• Uzumaki: The Complete Series Steelbook Edition -- $38
• Wistoria: Wand and Sword Season 1 -- $56 ($70)
• Wolf Children -- $22 ($27)

Crunchyroll Two-for-One Special Edition Blu-rays

• Call of the Night: Season 1 Premium Edition -- $144 ($180)
• Chainsaw Man: Season 1 Limited Edition -- $72 ($80)
• The Eminence in Shadow: Season 1 Premium Edition -- $144 ($180)
• Food Wars: The Fifth Plate Premium Edition -- $144 ($180)
• Kaiju No. 8: Season 1 Limited Edition -- $76 ($95)
• Macross Plus: Ultimate Edition -- $190
• No Longer Allowed In Another World: Limited Edition -- $64 ($80)
• Perfect Blue: Collector's Edition (4K) -- $90 ($100)
• Solo Leveling: Season 1 Limited Edition -- $72 ($90)
• Ya Boy Kongming: Complete Collection Premium Edition -- $160 ($200)

Don't forget, you can save big with Crunchyroll's limited-time subscription deal this month. If you sign up before May 26, you get the first three months of the Fan Tier subscription for just $2 per month (normally $10). The Mega Fan tier is also discounted.

Normally $14 per month, it is available for $3 per month for three months when you sign up. You get access to Crunchyroll's anime library plus perks like ad-free viewing, streaming on multiple devices, discounts in the Crunchyroll Store, and more.

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Nothing beats a well-stocked shelf full of anime Blu-rays, and if you're looking to refresh your collection, then you'll want to check out Crunchyroll's Two-for-One Ani-May Sale. While the brand is known for its massive library of streamable anime, physical media is still a popular option among fans of Japanese animation, and the site is offering hundreds of Blu-rays at a discount as part of the event. Pick three eligible items from the site's shop, and you'll get the lowest-priced item for free in your basket. We've rounded up several great deals below, dividing them between standard Blu-ray releases and collector's edition bundles.

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Mortal Kombat 2 Steelbook Edition (4K Blu-ray)

$38 | Release date TBA

Preorder at Walmart Mortal Kombat 2 Standard Edition

$28 | Release date TBA

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While Mortal Kombat 2 only recently premiered in theaters, preorders for the bigger--and bloodier--sequel's Blu-ray release are already live at online retailers. While no release date has been confirmed, multiple home video versions of the movie have been announced, including a Walmart-exclusive steelbook 4K edition that's available for $38, and a standard edition that's available in 4K UHD, regular Blu-ray, and DVD formats. Here's a breakdown of each edition available so far.

Mortal Kombat 2 is currently tearing up the box office with bigger--and bloodier--spectacle, and naturally, preorders for its upcoming Blu-ray release are live. As usual, you'll have the option to choose from several versions of the movie, including a Walmart-exclusive steelbook edition. A release date hasn't been confirmed yet, but here's a breakdown of each edition available to preorder currently.

Mortal Kombat 2 Steelbook Edition (4K Blu-ray)

$38 | Release date TBA

Walmart's exclusive steelbook edition features a striking selection of images, starting with the film's primary antagonist Shao Kahn on the front and his adopted daughter Princess Kitana on the rear. Open the steelbook edition up, and you'll find a screenshot from the film, featuring Liu Kang facing off against the resurrected Kung Lao. At the time of writing, exact tech specs haven't officially been revealed yet for any of the upcoming Mortal Kombat 2 editions, but this version does include a standard Blu-ray copy and a digital streaming key.

Like previous releases, this will likely be a native 4K release with support for the usual features, like Dolby Vision, HDR10, and Dolby Atmos. As for the special features, a handful of them will accompany Mortal Kombat 2. These include documentaries on how the storyline was shaped, the expansion of the realms, and a closer look at each warrior featured in the movie.

Mortal Kombat 2 special features

• A "Boon" to Gamers Everywhere
• Mortal Kombat 2; Evolving the Saga
• Building the Realms of Mortal Kombat
• Mortal Kombat 2: Choose your Fighter
• Klose Quarters Kombat

Mortal Kombat 2 Steelbook Edition (4K Blu-ray)

$38 | Release date TBA

Preorder at Walmart Mortal Kombat 2 Standard Edition

$28 | Release date TBA

Mortal Kombat 2 will also launch in a standard edition available in 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD formats. Like the steelbook edition above, the 4K and regular Blu-ray versions of Mortal Kombat 2 include a digital streaming key and the same selection of special features. Here's where to preorder each version:

Mortal Kombat 2 Standard Edition preorders:

• 4K UHD -- $28
  • Amazon
  • Walmart
  • Gruv
• Blu-ray -- $23
  • Amazon
  • Walmart
  • Gruv
• DVD -- $18
  • Amazon
  • Walmart

Mortal Kombat 2 Standard Edition

$28 | Release date TBA

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Continuing shortly after the events of Mortal Kombat, the sequel sees the battle for Earthrealm finally begin. Outworld emperor Shao Kahn will stop at nothing to win the Mortal Kombat tournament so that he can finally invade Earth, and it's up to a handful of chosen champions to step up and thwart the tyrant's schemes. Mortal Kombat 2 features an expanded cast with new and familiar faces in the roster.

One of the big additions to the roster is Karl Urban--who portrays former Hollywood action star Johnny Cage--and several other fan-favorite characters like Kitana, Baraka, and Noob Saibot also appear in the movie.

If you're looking to complete your Blu-ray collection, you can pick up several more Mortal Kombat movies on 4K Blu-ray. A steelbook edition of the 2021 movie is still available through Amazon for $30, and the classic '90s movie adaptations were recently remastered in 4K and are scheduled to be released on June 30. For all of these and more, you can check out our feature on every Mortal Kombat Blu-ray you can buy right now.

And if you'd prefer some cool collectibles instead? These action figures of Sub-Zero and Reptile in their "Klassic" Mortal Kombat costumes will complement your Blu-ray shelf nicely.

Mortal Kombat Klassic: Sub-Zero

$32 | Releases August 23

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$30 | Releases August 23

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In June 2025, Wizards of the Coast announced a partnership with Giant Skull--the studio founded by Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and God of War III director Stig Asmussen--for a "single-player action-adventure title set in the world of Dungeons & Dragons." Unfortunately, that project has now been canceled just shy of the one-year anniversary of that announcement.

According to Bloomberg, Wizards of the Coast's parent company, Hasbro, and Giant Skull both confirmed that the untitled Dungeons & Dragons game is no longer happening.

"We assess concepts at every stage of development," said Wizards of the Coast in a statement. "While we decided not to pursue an early concept from Giant Skull, we have great respect for Stig Asmussen and his team and value our ongoing relationship." The company reportedly added t,” a spokesperson for Wizards of the Coast said, adding that it is still talking pitches from Giant Skull about new potential projects.

Asmussen told the outlet that "things are good at Giant Skull," and added that the developer is taking with other companies about future publishing deals.

Following the blockbuster success of Larian Studios' Baldur's Gate 3, Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast revealed plans to invest $1 billion in AAA game development in 2024. Since then, Hasbro has closed down Atomic Arcade, the developer of a single-player G.I. Joe game starring Snake Eyes. Last year, Starbreeze also canceled its Dungeons & Dragons game in favor of focusing on its own signature franchise, Payday.

Wizards of the Coast currently has a partnership with developer Archetype Studios for a space-opera RPG called Exodus, as well as a D&D game, Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons, coming from Invoke Studios. Warlock was unveiled at The Game Awards, and it will be a third-person action-adventure game starring a character who can utilize "immersive, expressive magic."