Microsoft has announced the next set of additions to the Xbox Game Pass library, and there are nine games on the way in the first half of June. The list of titles includes games new to Game Pass and games joining different tiers.

The new additions for June include the day-one new releases Solarpunk (June 8), Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions (June 11), and Junkster (June 16).

Also in June, the adventure game from the publisher of Firewatch, Herdling, comes to Game Pass Premium on June 4, joining Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Total Chaos, the first-person survival-horror game, also comes to Game Pass Premium on June 4; it was already on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.

The boxing game Undisputed comes to Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass on June 8, while the turn-based RPG Personal 5 Royal lands on Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass on June 9.

The life sim Beastro hits Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass on June 11, while the co-op puzzle-platformer Frog Sqwad comes to Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass on June 11.

In terms of games leaving Game Pass in June, Microsoft will cut five games from the service on June 15, including Jurassic World Evolution 2.

Microsoft is expected to announce a second wave of additions and removals for Game Pass in June later this month. There may also be some Game Pass surprises during the Xbox Games Showcase on June 7.

Xbox Game Pass June Wave 1 Additions

June 4

• Herdling (Xbox Series X|S, PC, cloud) - Now with Game Pass Premium, joining Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass
• Total Chaos (Xbox Series X|S, PC, cloud) - Now with Game Pass Premium, joining Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass

June 8

• Solarpunk (Xbox Series X|S, PC, cloud) - Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass. Day-one new release.
• Undisputed (Xbox Series X|S, PC, cloud) - Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, PC Game Pass

June 9

• Personal 5 Royal (Console, PC, cloud) - Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, PC Game Pass

June 11

• Beastro (Xbox Series X|S, PC, cloud) - Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
• Frog Sqwad (Xbox Series X|S, PC, cloud) - Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
• Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions (Xbox Series X|S, PC, cloud) - Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass. Day-one new release.

June 16

• Junkster (Xbox Series X|S, PC, cloud) - Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass. Day-one new release.

It's that time of the month once again, as several titles will be leaving Xbox Game Pass in a few weeks. Alongside the new batch of arrivals, subscribers only have until June 15 to play some great retro-inspired beat-'em-ups, dive into an inventive RPG, and set up a dinosaur theme park where nothing can possibly go wrong. As a reminder, if you’d like to keep any of these games, you can buy them at a discount, as Game Pass subscribers can save up to 20% before they’re removed from the service.

Jurassic World Evolution 2 Jurassic World Evolution 2

Welcome to Jurassic World Evolution 2--but not for much longer. The sequel to the original 2018 game introduced some significant improvements, but you don't have too much time to check them out for yourself before it exits Game Pass for cloud, console, and PC.

Lost in Random: The Eternal Die Lost in Random: The Eternal Die

Feeling lucky? Lost in Random combines fairy tale and gothic influences to create a stylish adventure, and with everyone's fate determined by a roll of the dice, you'll have to work hard to keep the odds in your favor. Originally released for Game Pass on cloud, console, and PC, it's one of the five games leaving in mid-June.

Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game

A love letter to 2D beat-'em-ups, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game is exiting Game Pass for cloud, console, and PC this month. Grab it while you can, enjoy the excellent Anamanaguchi website, and defeat the League of Ramona Flowers' Evil Exes. Last year also saw the release of Scott Pilgrim EX, and it's a fine follow-up to this cult-classic brawler.

Warhammer 40K Space Marine: Master Crafted Edition Warhammer 40K Space Marine: Master Crafted Edition

Ever wondered why Warhammer fans were so vocal over their desire to see a new Warhammer 40K: Space Marine game for over a decade? Then check out this enhanced edition of the original game before it leaves cloud, console, and PC later this month.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge

We've seen several Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle games released over the last couple of years, but Shredder's Revenge is still one of our favorites. A combination of coin-munching arcade aesthetics with classic beat-'em-up action enhanced with several modern ideas, it'll exit Game Pass for cloud, console, and PC.

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Crystal Dynamics and Flying Wild Hog have confirmed that Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, the upcoming remake of the 1996 game, was made in part with AI tools.

The game's product page on Steam contains a disclosure about the use of AI, and it says the developers used "AI-assisted tools" to support "some early exploration and temporary development content."

"Any AI-assisted assets were either replaced or refined by humans in order to maintain the creative and artistic vision of the development team," the disclosure states.

One of the newly released images for Legacy of Atlantis shows Lara dual-wielding pistols, while two more pistols remain holstered. People online said this was odd and possibly related to AI. That remains to be seen, however.

In another newly released image, we can see Lara wielding two pistols and the holsters are empty.

The use of artificial intelligence tools in game development has increased, as developers look to find ways to make games more efficiently to help combat rising development costs.

The use of AI has not been without controversy, of course, as people continue to fear that the use of the technology will negatively affect the business of games and the people who make them, and further enrich executives.

Crystal Dynamics, Flying Wild Hog, and the Tomb Raider franchise are owned by Embracer, a behemoth holding company whose CEO is a big believer in AI for helping to increase profits.

Following a delay, Legacy of Atlantis is now releasing in February 2027. It will be followed later in the year by a brand-new Tomb Raider game, Tomb Raider: Catalyst.

Marvel's Wolverine finally got its big gameplay reveal during Sony's latest State of Play showcase, alongside first looks at a variety of new characters from the wider X-Men universe. With mutants being rounded up by Trask Industries and other factions, it begs the question: where are the other X-Men? It turns out, they don't exist in this version of Wolverine's universe.

That's according to creative director Marcus Smith, who confirmed that the mutant-defending team would not feature in Insomniac's Wolverine. Instead, the game will feature Team X, which is described as a globe-trotting group of mercenary mutants who are protecting other mutants in danger. In this universe, most mutants are still living in secret, so the idea of Professor Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters seems a while away.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiBo_NgYI5Q

"In our world, mutants aren’t really that well known throughout the world, so they’re mostly in hiding because they’re pretty vulnerable," Smith explained to Variety. "In our trailer that we set up, Logan is hunting down some mutants who’ve been kidnapped by cybernetically enhanced mercenaries called the Reavers, and that’s when he discovers there’s yet another mutant who is also trying to save them, and that’s where he and Jean cross paths."

That would explain why Logan doesn't seem to recognize Jean Grey in the trailer, but might also give some hints as to why other characters also appear. Mystique is seen fighting Reavers near the end of the trailer, suggesting that she might be another member of Team X. While Omega Red and Sabretooth have also been associated with the group in the past, it's clear here that they're villains you'll have to deal with as Wolverine, and likely not aligned with saving other mutants.

One associate of Team X in the comics has been Lady Deathstrike, who has not featured in a trailer yet. She has also lead the Reavers in the past, who are pominently featured (and torn up) in this latest gameplay trailer. So it's possible Insomniac could be reserving her introduction as a surprise later down the line.

There are many Marvel characters that are making an appearance in Wolverine, in large and small roles alike. Check out our list of everyone you might have missed from the latest trailer before Wolverine launches exclusively on PS5 on September 15.

Last month, Jack Quaid wrapped up his five-season run as Hughie Campbell on The Boys. But during Sony's State of Play event, it was revealed that Quaid's next role is in a new God of War game.

Quaid isn't playing the new lead character. Instead, he's lending his voice to Phranque, who is some kind of gelatinous cube that can speak and move on his own.

"Phranque is ... a cosmic cube that you meet in this world called the Everywhen," explained Quaid in a behind-the-scenes video. "When you start playing this game, you get the feeling that the Everywhen is in trouble and Phranque will stop at nothing to protect all the living creatures that inhabit this world."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKMCqyeBWmU

The video also features some footage of Quaid providing the motion-capture performance for Phranque, which apparently included a cube-like apparatus built around his body. Phranque and the sentient ribbon, Rue (Perlina Lau), are the new companions of Faye (Deborah Ann Woll), the late wife of Kratos and the mother of their son, Atreus. Together, this unlikely trio is going to explore the afterlife of the gods while confronting some dangerous foes.

"To be an original character in a new game in a universe that I love and care so much about, it's really like dream-come-true stuff for me," added Quaid. "The gameplay is unbelievable. The characters are rich and and vibrant, and I think if you're a long-time God of War fan, this is going to be really fun for you because it's taking you in a completely different direction, but still keeping those core pillars of the things that you love."

God of War Laufey will be released on PlayStation 5, but it doesn't currently have a release date.

New games were announced for the PlayStation Plus Classics Catalog at PlayStation's State Of Play 2026, including Gitaroo Man, a PlayStation 2 cult classic rhythm game that has been out of reach for players for more than two decades.

Developed by iNiS, Gitaroo Man is often praised for its storytelling, outstanding visuals, and original soundtrack, as you follow the adventures of an ordinary school boy who transforms into the eponymous Gitaroo Man to take on enemies in musical battles.

Gitaroo Man was also released in low quantities in the West, which means it hasn't been widely available to purchase. Old PS2 copies often fetch high prices on the secondary market. A PlayStation Portable version called Gitaroo Man Lives came out in 2006, but the title coming to the PlayStation Plus Classic Catalog in June will be the definitive PS2 original.

Sony also announced during the livestream that Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy, a third-person action adventure that mixes gunplay with psychic powers, will join the Classic Catalog in July. Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams, the last game in the series until the upcoming Onimusha: Way of the Sword, is coming to the library in August.

The Classics Catalog is part of PlayStation Plus Premium membership tier, although classic PS1 and PS2 games are usually also made available as standalone purchases on the PlayStation Store.

A new trailer for Silent Hill: Townfall is providing a pretty good look at the next entry in Konami's survival-horror series, and alongside a release date, gave a sense that this new Silent Hill could help expand the series the way Resident Evil 7 did for Capcom's storied franchise.

Publisher Konami dropped a new trailer for Townfall during Sony's June State of Play livestream, which included a release date of September 24. The trailer includes a lot of gameplay from Townfall's first-person perspective, ranging from combat to stealth to puzzle-solving. Check it out below.

https://youtu.be/cm1Z1IFTtX4?si=2k0xiy7wPNZgDHkb

In the trailer, the first-person perspective is particularly reminiscent of Resident Evil 7, which reinvigorated that series with a similar perspective. Solving puzzles has also always been a big part of the Silent Hill experience, and Townfall doesn't look like it'll disappoint on that front, if the trailer is any indication. That side of the equation makes Townfall look similar to something like Myst.

For my part, anyway, the prospect of first-person Silent Hill with Myst-like puzzle gameplay is a phenomenal combination.

Silent Hill has had some big wins of late with Bloober Team's remake of Silent Hill 2 and Neobards Entertainment's Silent Hill f. With Silent Hill f in particular, Konami expanded what defines a Silent Hill game. From the trailer, Townfall looks poised to do the same, providing more kinds of horror experiences that still fit within the bounds of the Silent Hill series,.

Developed by Screen Burn and published by Annapurna Interactive, Silent Hill: Townfall is a set in 1996, and it follows Simon Ordell as he explores the Scottish town of St. Amelia. Under siege by strange monsters, Ordell will have to decide when to fight or when to run, and a handheld TV will help him stay one step ahead of his adversaries.

Enemies appear on its screen as blobs of static, and Ordell can also use the device to solve the mysteries of St. Amelia. If you're interested, Silent Hill: Townfall preorders are open, and the game is priced at a modest $50.

The rumors about a new God of War game proved to be true during Sony's latest State of Play event. That's why the reveal of God of War Laufey wasn't unexpected. What was a surprise was its cubic, talking, gelatin-like companion character, Phranque (as voiced by The Boys' Jack Quaid), is the character who turned out to be the breakout star of State of Play.

As seen in the video below, Quaid even provided the motion-capture performance for Phranque.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKMCqyeBWmU&t=102s

Ostensibly, the focus was supposed to be on Faye (Deborah Ann Woll), the late wife of Kratos and the mother of their son, Atreus. The game begins shortly after Faye's death in 2018's God of War, and she soon finds herself in Everwhen, the afterlife of the gods. However, this is no paradise and Pharanque and his talking ribbon companion, Rue (Perlina Lau), may be the only allies that Fay can depend upon.

While Rue is attached to Faye's new sword, Pharanque proved that he's willing to fight alongside Faye. It's unclear what the full extent of Pharanque's abilities entail, but he was formidable enough to take on a few of the on-screen enemies. And his engaging personality appears to be a hit with viewers so far.

"I hope by the end of this, everybody has feelings for some ribbons and a jellied cube," said God of War Laufey director Ariel Lawrence during an interview with IGN.

Sony Santa Monica Head of Creative Cory Barlog also noted that Phranque's presence in the game has been there since its early stages.

"To me it's one of the most important parts of it," said Barlog. "Strip away all of the fanciful and the design and the extra and what you have is this very simple cube, but you imbue inside of it an incredible struggle as well as an earnestness and a real personality."

God of War Laufey doesn't currently have a release date, but it will be available on PlayStation 5.