Silent Hill has made a big comeback in recent years, and the current Renaissance of psychological horror isn't over yet. The next game in the series, Silent Hill: Townfall, is out later this year--though it doesn't yet have a specific release date. Nevertheless, if you're feeling brave, you can preorder the $50 physical edition for PS5 through Amazon and Best Buy.

Silent Hill: Townfall $50 | Releases in 2026

Preorder bonuses for Silent Hill: Townfall have not yet been revealed, but a few details on the game have emerged. Set in 1996, players will step into the boots of the game's protagonist, Simon Ordell, and explore the foggy Scottish seaside town of St. Amelia. Haunted by strange monsters, Ordell will have to decide when to fight and when to run, and to aid him, he has a handheld TV that helps him when he uses stealth. Enemies appear on the small screen as blobs of static, and Ordell can use it to uncover the mystery of St. Amelia.

Developed by Scottish studio team Screen Burn and published by Annapurna Interactive, the game is also played from a first-person perspective. This is a big departure from previous Silent Hill games, which were all third-person psychological horror games.

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Project Windless, a new open-world action RPG inspired by a Korean novel series, was announced for PS5 at the recent State of Play event. The game's developers used AI to help create the project, but AI-based elements are not a "central, player-facing feature," the developers clarified.

Speaking to Eurogamer, Krafton said AI was used "during exploratory phases" for the game to help drive efficiency.

"Krafton's studios operate with a high degree of creative independence, enabling each team to select the tools and methods that best suit their projects," a Krafton spokesperson said.

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Castlevania: Belmont's Curse

$40 | Releases in 2026

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Castlevania fans have been waiting years for a new game to be announced, and at long last, the drought is finally over. During the PlayStation State of Play livestream, Castlevania: Belmont's Curse was officially revealed, and the game features some impressive developer pedigree behind it. Priced at $40, physical PS5, Switch, and Xbox Series X versions of the game are now available to preorder through Amazon and Best Buy ahead of its release later this year.

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Just two months ago at The Game Awards, host Geoff Keighley gave a show-closing preview to the raid shooter Highguard. But after struggling out of the gate, Highguard developer Wildlight was hit by massive layoffs, and some are pointing the finger at Keighley for creating high expectations that the dev team couldn't live up to. However, at least one prominent figure in the industry doesn't believe Keighley should shoulder the blame for any of this mess.

"The Highguard layoffs, like many others, are a sad reminder of the economic instability of an industry that asks the world, but promises little," wrote Baldur's Gate 3 director of publishing, Michael Douse on X. "That said, blaming one man for showing a trailer on his telly show is a sophomoric take that shows little understanding of industry!"

The Highguard layoffs, like many others, are a sad reminder of the economic instability of an industry that asks the world but promises little. That said, blaming one man for showing a trailer on his telly show is a sophomoric take that shows little understanding of industry!

— Very AFK (@Cromwelp) February 12, 2026

"If anything, [Keighley] gave Highguard the best chance it could have," added Critical Hits founder Eric Arraché. "The problem was that the game wasn't that good (map too big for 3v3) and I believe it had some server problems on PC on day one. Aside from that, companies seem to be pulling out much faster since the Concord fiasco."

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One of this year's big upcoming games is Saros, the next game from developer Housemarque. A spiritual sequel to Returnal, Saros builds on the foundation of that roguelike action game and is described as the "ultimate evolution" of the company's approach to gameplay-first adventures. Here's everything we know about the game so far, ahead of its arrival in April.

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When will Saros be released?

Saros will be released on April 30, 2026. The game was initially scheduled to launch on March 20, but the third-person shooter was pushed back to this new date.

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Preorders are now open for Saros. A standard edition of the game is priced at $70, and the Digital Deluxe Edition includes 48-hour early access starting April 28 and exclusive Enforcer armor sets. Preordering any physical or digital version of Saros gets you the in-game Hand of Shore Armor as a bonus

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Until recently, Little Saint James--the private island formerly owned by convicted sex criminal and alleged human trafficker Jeffrey Epstein--had a Pokemon Go Pokestop. But following an outcry among players, the Epstein Island Pokestop has been removed by Pokemon Go owner Scopely.

According to Polygon, it's unclear when the Pokestop was added to the island, although Ingress estimates that it was somewhere between 2020 and 2021. Epstein died in prison in 2019, and the island isn't easily accessible to the general public. That hasn't stopped players from fooling the game and letting Pokemon Go virtually place them on the island.

Per Kotaku, the number of virtual Pokemon Go visits to Little Saint James dramatically increased this month as a way to draw attention to the Pokestop that was originally noticed well over a year ago. The release of a new round of Epstein files appears to have spurred that surge, until Scopely quietly removed the Pokestop earlier this week.

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Highguard hasn't even been out a month yet, but the raid shooter has had an epic fall since that time. Earlier this week, a number of developers behind the game were hit by layoffs as the game's developer Wildlight left only a few with their jobs. Now, one of the remaining developers at Wildlight has shared his thoughts on what happened.

Jason McCord--the creative director of Highguard--confirmed on social media that he is still a part of the company. But he added that "yesterday was a kick to the head like nothing you can imagine. I am not affected by the layoffs, besides emotional damage."

McCord went on to offer contacts "for some amazing devs" if any other teams want to hire Wildlight's former employees.

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Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2

$50 | Releases August 27

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Nearly three years on since the first Metal Gear Solid Master Collection, Konami is finally bringing a second batch of Metal Gear titles to console and PC with the Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2. The new collection will include Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots and the HD remaster version of Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker--both of which serve as important entries in the main Metal Gear storyline--as well as the non-canonical (but still awesome) Game Boy Color spin-off, Metal Gear: Ghost Babel. This marks the first time Metal Gear Solid 4 has been available outside its original PS3 release. The package will also include a bunch of bonus archival materials to check out. Fans will be able to pick up the Metal Gear Master Collection Volume 2 for PS5, Switch, Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC when it launches on August 27. Physical edition preorders are available for $50 at online retailers. Preordering ahead of launch ensures you'll receive the limited Day One Edition of the game, which includes some bonus in-game items.

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It might have taken 22 years, but at long last, a brand-new Legacy of Kain game has been announced. Developed by BitBot Media, Legacy of Kain: Ascendance is a pixel-art platformer with plenty of action at its core, and it'll launch for PC and console on March 31.

Set before and during the events of Soul Reaver, Ascendance explores an era of the Legacy of Kain games that has only been briefly referenced--and before time-travel shenanigans started to make things a little confusing. Kain is in the middle of his campaign to conquer Nosgoth, while Raziel appears as a human Seraphan who fights back against the vampire clans.

A third character--Elaleth from the recent Legacy of Kain: Dead Shall Rise comic book mini-series--is also playable, and she's described as a fast-paced brawler who is adept at both combat and platforming. Crystal Dynamics and BitBot estimate that it will take roughly four hours to complete this retro-inspired platformer.

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Announced with a reveal trailer during the February 2026 State of Play, Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is a new 2D action platformer coming from Konami alongside Motion Twin and Evil Empire--those last two being the studios behind Dead Cells and The Rogue Prince of Persia, respectively.

The reveal trailer for Belmont's Curse says the game is coming this year in 2026, but no specifics beyond that. Oddly enough, while both Dead Cells and The Rogue Prince of Persia are roguelite games (good ones, too!), it doesn't seem like Belmont's Curse is. Neither the reveal trailer nor the PlayStation Blog written by Konami promotion planner Moeko Nagaoka states the game is a roguelite. The game could still be one, but it's looking like it might just be an action platformer.

According to Nagaoka, Belmont's Curse is set in Paris in 1499. The game sees you play as the successor to Trevor Belmont (who you can see in the trailer!), who brings both the family whip and a sword into battle. Nagaoka also notes that there "will be more weapons and abilities for you to master."

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The developers at Digital Eclipse have become the go-to experts for museum-style retro collections, and after tackling the likes of Atari and Mortal Kombat, the studio set its sights on Ubisoft's sometimes-ignored mascot: Rayman.

Available tomorrow, February 13, Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition includes five different versions of the original Rayman game across PlayStation, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, Atari Jaguar, and even MS-DOS. Alongside the content included in these versions when they launched, it also features 120 more levels, a playable SNES prototype, and a "faithfully reimagined soundtrack by composer Christophe Héral."

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There are also the usual retro-collection quality-of-life features like rewinding and infinite lives, as well as "over 50 minutes of brand-new interviews with the original developers," according to the official announcement. If you've played Digital Eclipse's previous retro collections, then you'll be excited to see all the new behind-the-scenes material included here.

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During Sony's State of Play presentation, God of War: Sons of Sparta was officially announced. The new title is the first 2D action platformer in the long-running God of War franchise. The story explores Kratos' early years during his brutal training in the Agoge. Players will follow a young Kratos as he trains alongside his brother Deimos, learning the harsh lessons that shape his future--and it's available to play now.

The game's story comes from the team at Santa Monica Studio, known for God of War (2018) and God of War Ragnarok. Original Kratos voice actor TC Carson returns to voice the adult Kratos for the first time in over a decade, serving as the game's narrator. Check out the trailer below.

Developed by Mega Cat Studios, the trailer looks like the game will bring the series' fast and powerful combat into a new 2D style. Kratos fights using his spear and shield and can wield divine relics called the Gifts of Olympus. The game also features hand-drawn pixel animation, classic enemies reimagined in 2D, and new creatures inspired by Greek mythology.

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Silent Hill producer Motoi Okamoto recently teased more games set outside of the infamous small town. As confirmed during Sony's State of Play, the next game in the franchise is following Silent Hill f's example by leaving Silent Hill behind. However, Silent Hill: Townfall is adding its own spin and sending the franchise into first-person survival horror.

Silent Hill: Townfall was previously announced in 2022 and is being developed by a studio called Screen Burn. The new protagonist's name is Simon Ordell, and he's found himself in the seaside town of St. Amelia. Although the place seems to be eerily deserted, Simon won't be by himself for long. As with other Silent Hill games, Simon's personal demons are given physical form here, and he'll have to defeat them to survive.

The biggest shift for this title is the first-person gameplay, as well as the handheld portable TV that Simon uses to detect the monsters in St. Amelia. It's an updated version of the radio that previous Silent Hill games have used for the same function. It's not quite as functional as Solid Snake's Codec Radar in the Metal Gear Solid games, but the TV can be used to help Simon hide from the monsters instead of facing them head on.

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A remake of the original God of War trilogy is in the works, but it's still early days. In any event, Sony Santa Monica announced a trilogy remake, with original Kratos voice actor T.C. Carson making the announcement.

This is a remake of the original Greek trilogy of God of War games. Carson said it will "be a minute" before Sony comes back to share another update, so fans shouldn't expect to play it soon. "Next time we come back, we're coming with something big, baby," Carson said.

In a blog post, Sony said the trilogy remake is "very early in development." And as such, the studio said, "We ask for your patience as it will be a while before anything else can be shared."

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Since its reveal at last summer's Xbox Games Showcase, Game Freak's newest venture, Beast of Reincarnation, has sparked both excitement and curiosity in equal measure. For the past few decades, Game Freak has firmly established its identity as the studio behind the Pokemon series; as such, the realistic-looking action-RPG marks a notable shift from the cartoonish creature-collection series.

In Beast of Reincarnation, players take on the role of Emma, a Purifier tasked with putting a stop to an ever-encroaching and life-threatening blight. Though this is no small task, she's not alone; alongside Emma is her wolf-life companion, Koo, who aids her on her journey through an overgrown, post-apocalyptic Japan. In the game's latest trailer, we saw a bit more about what exploration and combat will look like, and while you'll still be issuing commands to a furry friend, the action-packed RPG is a far cry from what we've come to expect from Game Freak.

So, why the dramatic departure from the studio's tried-and-true visual stylings and formula? That's just one of the questions GameSpot got the chance to ask Beast of Reincarnation's director, Kota Furushima. Ahead of the game's August 4 release date, we spoke with Furushima about the challenges he's experienced during production, what the game's core message is, and why--despite the company's long-standing relationship with Nintendo--Beast of Reincarnation is still not confirmed for Switch.

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Kain is deified. The fans tell tales of him, few know the truth…

…because the last mainline entry in the series was released a depressing 22 years ago and, since then, the franchise has faded into obscurity. Although it reappeared as an ill-conceived multiplayer game called Nosgoth, it was quickly shoved back into Crystal Dynamics' IP catacombs. Fans, meanwhile, were left to sustain themselves on raw burning passion for the world of Nosgoth and little else.

Legacy of Kain has one of the most talented self-sustaining communities I've ever encountered and, as a long-suffering fan, I have been the beneficiary of their passion. If you know where to look, you can find them creating fan art, preserving and restoring cut content, writing fanfic, building out encyclopedias, making texture updates, and producing lore videos. And you can tell just how long they've been at it because most of the websites housing that, to my delight, look like they're trapped in the '90s.

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An open beta for Bungie's upcoming shooter Marathon has been announced, and it starts soon. During the Sony State of Play today, Bungie announced that an open beta on all platforms will take place February 26 through March 2. The "server slam," as it's called, will let players try the game at the low cost of $0 just before it releases on March 5.

During the server slam, players will get to experience an "introduction to Marathon's gameplay." This includes:

• Infil into two zones:
  • Perimeter
  • Dire Marsh
• Take on the opening contracts for five of Marathon’s factions
• Try out all six Runner Shells, plus Rook in scavenger mode
• Solo queue, proximity chat, and more

PlayStation Plus subscribers are getting special bonuses for taking part in the server slam. These include weapon charms based on other Sony games, including Ghost of Yotei, Death Stranding 2, and Helldivers 2. These include:

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Keanu Reeves will take video game form once again in an as-yet-untitled John Wick 3D action game, based on the film franchise. The game's debut trailer during the February 2026 State of Play was mostly a slick, pre-rendered cinematic, but featured some gameplay footage at the end.

Saber Interactive is developing the game, in collaboration with Lionsgate, Keanu Reeves (who appears to be lending both his likeness and his voice), and John Wick director Chad Stahelski. The trailer cuts between the titular assassin trying on a new suit at a tailor, interspersed with Wick besting foes across a variety of locations. In one sequence, he is fighting goons in the kitchen of a Chinese restaurant and beats one man's head in with a frying pan. In another, he swaps gunfire with henchman in a lavish manor. The trailer concludes with a flurry of quick shots of Wick murdering henchman, including, yes, Wick grabbing a pencil from a desk and stabbing a gangster he has got in an arm hold.

It's clear that this John Wick adaptation is a real-time action game, but the trailers provides no hints as to exactly how it will play or how it will be structured. The game will also feature driving, though the trailer featured no footage of that gameplay element.

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Ahead of Resident Evil Requiem's February 27 release date, developer Capcom has shared a new trailer showcasing a healthy amount of Leon as a part of Sony's February State of Play. While we already knew the upcoming survival horror game is sending Leon Kennedy back to where it all began--the Raccoon City Police Department--the latest trailer gave us a closer look at what his former place of employment looks like today. Spoiler: It's not great!

While there's no more Mr. X lurking around the building, the RPD has certainly seen better days. Though there's still no telling how much of the department we'll get to tour this time around--or even how much of it is still left standing--we can't deny that we're positively giddy at the prospect of leading a "hot uncle" Leon through its ruins.

Resident Evil Requiem launches for PC, PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, and Xbox Series X|S on February 27. For more information on its various editions and what they include, be sure to check out GameSpot's Resident Evil Requiem preorder guide.

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Konami is collecting a few more Metal Gear Solid games into the second volume of it Master Collection, and these ones are especially hard to play without their original hardware. The collection includes Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, along with the PSP game Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, and the Game Boy Color game Metal Gear: Ghost Babel.

The trio of games are coming in the Metal Gear Solid Master Collection: Volume 2, which will be released on August 27. The collection was revealed during the PlayStation State of Play. The collection also includes a digital soundtrack.

The first Metal Gear Solid Master Collection included the first three MGS games, along with the original Metal Gear games for good measure.

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