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01OPENPS Plus adds Avatar and Rise of the Ronin as Sony puts an end date on physical games
Nine additions, different dates by market and one unavoidable fact: from January 2028, new PlayStation games will no longer be manufactured on disc.
02OPENXbox Game Pass in July 2026: every new game, what is leaving and what is worth playing
Gears of War: Reloaded, Palworld 1.0 and The Planet Crafter lead the first wave. Here are the dates, eligible plans and what to finish before July 15.
03OPENHalo: Campaign Evolved launches July 28: price, Game Pass and the PC you need
Master Chief returns with early access on July 23, a full launch on July 28 and three new missions. Here is what it costs, what Game Pass includes and the PC you need before buying it.
04OPENThe Duskbloods network test opens July 22: requirements, Europe times and how to apply
FromSoftware will accept applications from July 22 to July 28 for its Switch 2 exclusive. Places are limited, Nintendo Switch Online is required and five four-hour sessions will run in August; here is the practical schedule and the important fine print.
05OPENFallout 3 and New Vegas remasters are official, but Bethesda is keeping the big details quiet
Bethesda has finally confirmed remasters of both RPGs. The catch: there is still no date, no platforms and not a single image from either new version.