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Fast-paced desert punk action adventure game Fading Echo will launch for Switch 2 alongside its PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series versions in 2026, publisher New Tales and development subsidiary Emeteria announced.

Fading Echo first launched for PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on July 21.

Here is an overview of the game, via New Tales:

About

Explore the surreal landscapes of the floating islands of Corel as a young Legend on a quest to discover her past and secure her future. Unleash chain reactions as you learn to control the elements in a fast-paced desert punk action adventure.

Key Features

Be One With Water – Use water as a weapon in all its forms. Seamlessly transform between liquid and human forms to navigate Corel’s surreal landscapes and battle its dangers. Dissolve into a droplet to slip through cracks and spread water across your surroundings, surge through tubes, crash down as a water bomb, or ascend in a vapor burst.

Exploit the Elements – Water. Lava. Toxic waste. Corruption. Each substance has its own properties, reacting dynamically with the world, its fauna, and with you! Combine and unleash chain reactions to drench, conduct, petrify, explode, and more. Every interaction brings new ways to fight and to explore. Adapt, experiment, and carve your own path.

Shape Water, Shape Fate – Wield the raw power of Æther—cast crushing waves, weave devastating close-combat attacks, and evolve your abilities to fit your playstyle. Master the shift between offense, tactics, and exploration as you unlock new powers.

Step Into the Echoverse – Traverse Corel and its Shadows, distorted realities of the same world, each with its own laws, dangers, and possibilities. Explore landscapes both familiar and alien to unlock precious Ætheric Sources, discover new ways to interact with the world and adapt your approach to each dimension.

Watch a new trailer below.

Switch 2 Announce Trailer

A “Prologue” demo for Rainbow Billy: The Curse of the Leviathan sequel Rainbow Billy: The Book of Fears, offering about 30 minutes of gameplay, is now available for PC via Steam, developer ManaVoid Entertainment announced.

Here is an overview of the demo, via ManaVoid Entertainment:

About

Available for free, the Prologue offers approximately 30 minutes of gameplay, introducing players to the beginning of Billy’s next adventure and the emotional journey at the heart of the sequel to Rainbow Billy: The Curse of the Leviathan. As Billy prepares to leave for summer camp, mysterious events at home threaten to delay his departure. While searching for a way to reach Camp Meteor, Billy must explore his surroundings, solve clever puzzles, and uncover hidden secrets, all while confronting the worries that come with change: the fear of the unknown, the anxiety of fitting in, and the possibility of being rejected before a new chapter of life has even begun. Designed for both returning fans and newcomers, Rainbow Billy: The Book of Fears Prologue offers a first look at the sequel’s colorful world, expanded exploration, charming characters, and brand-new puzzle mechanics, while continuing the series’ tradition of exploring emotional well-being through empathy, friendship, and meaningful conversations.

What to Expect from the Prologue

Discover brand-new puzzle mechanics built around exploration and observation.

Explore Billy’s home and its surroundings in search of clues and hidden secrets.

Help Billy overcome the mysterious events standing between him and his journey to Camp Meteor.

About Rainbow Billy: The Book of Fears

Rainbow Billy: The Book of Fears is the sequel to the acclaimed Rainbow Billy: The Curse of the Leviathan, expanding its colorful universe with a heartfelt adventure about the fears that often accompany growing up. Through exploration, clever puzzle-solving, and meaningful encounters, players are encouraged to face anxiety, embrace change, and discover that talking openly about difficult emotions can be the first step toward overcoming them. From the fear of being rejected to the uncertainty of starting somewhere new, Rainbow Billy: The Book of Fears celebrates empathy, courage, and the importance of supporting one another through life’s biggest transitions.

Watch a new trailer below.

“Prologue” Demo Trailer

Phantom: PHANTOM OF INFERNO NITRO ARCHIVE, the Steam port of NITRO PLUS‘s 2000-released neo-noir visual novel, will launch on September 4 for 3,500 yen, NITRO PLUS and NITRO ORIGIN announced. It will support English, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese language options.

Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:

About

A web of swirling conspiracies. A whirlwind of bullets. Amidst it all, a poignant tale of a boy and a girl unfolds… The neo-noir visual novel Phantom: PHANTOM OF INFERNO, originally released in 2000 as Nitroplus’s (now NITRO ORIGIN) first title, is now on Steam! The Steam port is available in three languages: Japanese, English and Simplified Chinese. *Voiceover is only available in Japanese. *This game features the same content as the 2013 PC version.

Story

A string of assassinations targeting mafia leaders rocks the criminal underworld, giving rise to rumors of a mysterious organization known as Inferno and its deadliest assassin, Phantom. While on a solo trip to the United States, a teenage boy finds himself face-to-face with this so-called Phantom—only to discover that she’s a girl roughly his own age. Stripped of his memories, the boy is taken in by Phantom and trained in the art of killing. As he learns, he grows into an assassin capable of standing alongside her, and is gradually drawn into the organization’s conspiracies. In this ruthless, lawless world, what will become of the two young assassins…?

Characters

Zwei (Reiji Azuma) (voiced by: Irino Miyu)

Ein / Phantom (voiced by Takagaki Ayahi)

Claudia McCunnen (voiced by Hisakawa Aya)

Cal Devens (voiced by Sawashiro Miyuki)

Mio Fujieda (voiced by Koshimizu Ami)

Scythe Master (voiced by Chiba Isshin)

Lizzie Garland (voiced by Watanabe Akeno)

Raymond McGuire (voiced by Chiba Susumu)

Isaac Wisemel (voiced by Ishikawa Hideo)

Game Details

-Summary

A Japanese tourist visiting the United States is kidnapped by a criminal organization and trained to become an assassin.

This is a neo-noir, gun-centric action story presented as a cinematic text-based visual novel.

First released for PC in 2000, it was followed by a DVD-PG version in 2001 and a PlayStation 2 release in 2003. In 2009, the TV anime Phantom: Requiem for the Phantom, featuring additional original episodes based on the PC game’s scenario, was broadcast. In 2012, an Xbox 360 version incorporating elements from the anime was released, followed by a full Windows port of that version in 2013.

-Includes Elements From the TV Anime

All character designs and graphics have been updated to match the TV anime, with the same voice cast reprising their roles. Original episodes added in the anime are also included.

Whether you’ve played the original game, discovered the series through the anime, or are experiencing Phantom for the first time, this title provides a fresh and surprising experience for all.

-Urobuchi Gen’s Debut Work

Marvelous will host the “Story of Seasons 30th and Rune Factory 20th Anniversaries Special Live Stream” on August 24 at 20:00 JST, the company announced. You will be able to watch it on YouTube.

The broadcast will look back on the history of both the Story of Seasons (Bokujou Monogatari) and Rune Factory series, as well as announce the results of a character popularity poll, and the winners of a memories contest, among other viewer participation initiatives.

RS34 has announced Karous: The Blur of Re:venant – New Order, a remake of the 3DS shoot ’em up Karous: The Beast of Re:Eden. It will launch for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Switch in January 2027 in Japan, followed by PC via Steam in March 2027. A Campfire crowdfunding campaign seeking 2.5 million yen (approx. $15,804 USD) in funding, or 2.8 million yen (approx. $17,700 USD) including the PC version stretch goal, will begin on August 8.

The PlayStation 5 and Switch versions will be available both physically and digitally, while the PlayStation 4 version will be a digital-only release. A limited “Bird’s View Edition” will also be available for 12,800 yen, which includes a copy of the game, bonus CD, 36-page art book, four postcards, and an acrylic stand.

The game’s production schedule is as follows:

August 2026 – Crowdfunding campaign launched

September 2026 – Beta version completed

October 2026 – Master version completed

January 2026 – Consoles version released and crowdfunding rewards dispatched

March 2027 – PC (Steam) version released

Rather than a “simple port,” Karous: The Blur of Re:venant – New Order is a remake and rearrangement that adds features and improvements, including the addition of new characters Luik and Teresa, as well as a new world that connects to the worlds of other RS34 shoot ’em ups rather than just Karous.

Karous: The Blur of Re:venant – New Order is described as a game that combines traditional shoot ’em up action with RPG-style progression, where players can advance using either their own skills or by leveling up, upgrading equipment, and learning new sword skills.

Watch a teaser trailer below.

Announce Teaser Trailer

Inside System will release a PlayStation 5 version of party-based dungeon RPG Brave Dungeon: The Meaning of Justice on August 8, the developer announced.

Brave Dungeon: The Meaning of Justice first launched in Early Access for PC via Steam on February 18, 2022, followed by a full release across Switch and PC on April 14, 2023.

Here is an overview of the game, via Inside System:

What is the The Legend of Dark Witch Series?

The first game was developed by Japanese indie studio Inside System in 2014 and released as a 3DS download by CIRCLE Entertainment, and the series has sold over 450,000 copies.

What is Brave Dungeon?

Brave Dungeon, an offshoot of the Dark Witch series, was featured in Nindies, the predecessor to Nintendo’s Indie World, and was exhibited at the Nintendo booth during BitSummit. It has sold a total of 100,000 copies worldwide.

Overview

A sequel that inherits the basic system of the previous Brave Dungeon from the Dark Witch series. You can play in different stories and different systems with the scenarios of the three protagonists.

Al – Walk through the vast Forest of Miracles and look for the exit of the forest. We will proceed with the countless “IvyDoors” that block the way by using the limited number of “GrassKeys.” You can further your exploration by picking up the pieces of Shega scattered throughout the forest and creating Seama Items.

Klinsy – The goal is to get the “Unsealed Books” hidden in the three library stacks. There is a “Sealing Trap” in the library that tests the wisdom of intruders.

Photograph adventure game sequel TOEM 2 will launch for PlayStation 5, Switch, and PC via Steam on September 29, developer Something We Made announced.

In celebration of the announcement, the original TOEM: A Photo Adventure is currently available at a 90 percent-off discount price for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam.

Here is an overview of the game, via Something We Made:

About

Tie those sneakers and ready your camera, it’s time to set off on a new photo adventure in TOEM 2! Head off on a relaxing journey, spurred on by your awakened passion for discovering and photographing mysterious “events” known as TOEMs. TOEM 2 was crafted to be welcoming for both returning fans of TOEM and those who want to jump in for the first time.

Key Features

Explore – Run, jump, and climb your way through all new cozy environments, uncovering hidden paths, scenic viewpoints, and small details waiting to be discovered. The world is built to reward curiosity, so take your time and wander wherever your camera leads you.

Meet – Encounter a cast of new quirky characters and adorable critters along your journey. Lend a hand to new faces, create lasting friendships, and catalogue your memories as you go along.

Snap – Your camera has gotten an upgrade! Not only can you snap pictures to solve puzzles, uncover secrets, and document your discoveries, you can also use it in more unconditional ways with new attachments to solve various problems in each region.

Stamp – Fill your journal with stamps as you complete quests, document discoveries, and expand your critter compendium. Each stamp is not only a reminder of the little wonders you’ve uncovered along the way, they’re also your ticket to unlocking your ticket to the next region.

Set Your Pace – TOEM 2 is built to be experienced at your own pace with no time limits or hard requirements for full completion. Listen to music on a bench, smell the flowers, admire the sights and enjoy.

Watch a new trailer below.

Release Date Trailer

Niji Koshien 2026 'Siren Koshien' stream hosted by Joe Rikiichi, Eli Conifer and Klara Charmwood.

The fan translation group Cabal Translations has released an English patch for the Bandai 1999 Japan-exclusive Japanese PlayStation RPG London Seirei Tanteidan.

Released on GitHub, the patch translates the game under the title London Spirit Detectives. The project has been in development since 2019 and includes full story dialogue across every chapter, item, technique, and location names, newspapers and letters, battle animations, the title screen, and the game’s manual, which is included with the patch.

The patch also fixes an original game bug that could cause an NPC to disappear after being spoken to, preventing players from completing a side quest.

No artificial intelligence tools were used during the creation of the translation.

Originally released for the original PlayStation in 1999, London Seirei Tanteidan is a turn-based RPG set in Victorian-era London. The story follows an orphan recruited as the assistant to a renowned detective, who joins a group of children to investigate supernatural cases across the city. 

The Switch 2 version of Minecraft will launch for Switch 2 on October 27, developer Mojang Studios announced. A digital upgrade path will be available for Switch version owners, with details to be announced.

Here are the details:

Imagine a town crier (me), rolling into a blocky village square with an equally blocky trumpet to announce some joyful news. Queue the fanfare: Minecraft is coming for Nintendo Switch 2 on October 27! Can I get a very enthusiastic Hmmm??

Slice-of-life adventure game Danchi Days will launch for PC via Steam on October 29 for $14.99, with a 10 percent-off discount available at release, publisher Analgesic Productions and developers sandy powder, Melos Han-Tani, mogumu, and gingham games announced. It will support English, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese language options. A 90-minute demo of Chapter 1 is available now.

Here is an overview of the game, via Analgesic Productions:

About

In Danchi Days, 12-year old Hoshino moves back to her Japanese hometown to be with her grandma, now living with dementia. Hoping to cheer her up, Hoshino decides to revive the local summer festival by inviting her quirky neighbors! In this comedic-yet-bittersweet tale, uncover forgotten truths about Hoshino’s neighborhood, overcome opponents who stand against the festival, and explore the everyday world of her danchi (a Japanese mass housing complex).

Invite Quirky Neighbors to a Summer Festival

Danchi Days has neighbors from all walks of life: from friendly seniors who love to chat, to grumpy high-schoolers hoping to escape, to adults just trying to get by. Each neighbor shows a different facet of danchi life, from the thrilling to the mundane.

Browse the Web!

Browse the in-game internet, and discover a thing or two about your neighbors. But watch out! Some websites are darker. Malevolent, even. Not everyone is as enthusiastic as Hoshino about the festival. Anger and sadness are as much a part of the danchi as joy and laughter.

Play Minigames and Explore the Danchi

Hoshino’s kappa sidekick, Moro-Q, will help you find the five offerings needed to revive the summer festival. Along the way, you’ll explore forests and buildings and play “Sense Games”: surprising minigames that might require you to smell trees, hug plushies, or listen to toilets! The world of Danchi Days is full of little surprises and details. Who will you meet? What will you find?

Watch a new trailer below.

Release Date Trailer

Developer NPC Studio has officially released the 1.0 version of their life-simulation RPG Fields of Mistria for PC via Steam, bringing it out of Early Access after two years. The studio also confirmed it will evaluate potential console ports following the full release.

The full patch notes are as follows: