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God of War Laufey Revealed, Wolverine Gets Date, Star Fox Previews

Jun 2, 2026 · 3d ago

Sony just dropped a massive State of Play broadcast that completely reshaped the fall release calendar. Between a shocking new direction for the God of War franchise and a blood-soaked look at Marvel's Wolverine, the showcase delivered on its promises while setting up a brutally crowded September for the industry.

God of War Laufey Replaces Kratos With Faye

Kratos is Out, Faye is In: God of War Laufey Creators Explain Why Kratos' Wife is the New StarThe leaks were real: God of War Laufey is all about Faye, and it's coming to PlayStation 5 'soon'IGNEurogamer Santa Monica Studio revealed God of War Laufey, a new mainline entry that benches Kratos in favor of his deceased wife, Faye IGNPush Square. The PS5 title debuted with 23 minutes of gameplay showcasing Faye fighting her way through the afterlife, though Sony only provided a vague "coming soon" release window EurogamerPush Square. Insomniac Games also took the stage to show off seven uninterrupted minutes of Marvel's Wolverine gameplay, confirming a September 15 release date for the PS5 exclusive EurogamerThe Verge. The footage highlighted an incredibly violent, blood-heavy combat system that stands in stark contrast to the studio's family-friendly Spider-Man titles EurogamerPush Square.

Control Resonant and Silent Hill Townfall Crowd September

Remedy’s Control sequel launches in SeptemberSilent Hill: Townfall has a PS5 release date, and things are getting scary in very foggy Scotland this SeptemberThe VergeEurogamer The State of Play broadcast turned September 2026 into an absolute gauntlet for new releases. Remedy Entertainment announced that Control Resonant will launch on September 24, putting players in the shoes of Dylan Faden as he navigates a paranatural invasion of Manhattan The VergePush Square. Konami's Scottish-set survival horror game Silent Hill: Townfall will release on the exact same day for PS5 and PC EurogamerGematsu. Capcom is also joining the fray, locking in a September 25 release date for Onimusha: Way of the Sword across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S, with a free demo available now EurogamerPush Square.

Rayman Legends Retold and Tomb Raider Remake Hit Switch 2

Rayman Legends Retold out October 1 on PS5'Rayman Legends Retold' Brings The Beloved Platformer Back To Switch 2 This YearPlayStation BlogNintendo Life Ubisoft officially unveiled Rayman Legends Retold, a full 3D reimagining of the acclaimed 2013 2D platformer PlayStation BlogPush Square. The remake launches October 1 across PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and the Nintendo Switch 2, featuring drastically more detailed backgrounds and a dynamic camera Nintendo LifeGematsu. Crystal Dynamics' Unreal Engine 5 remake of the original 1996 Tomb Raider has been pushed out of this year entirely. Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis will now launch on February 12, 2027, though the delay announcement came with confirmation that the game is also headed to the Switch 2 Nintendo LifePure Xbox.

Star Fox Switch 2 Previews Praise Cinematic Overhaul

Round Up: The First Previews Are In For Star Fox On Switch 2Star Fox Hands-On Preview: Like ‘A New Hope’ for the FranchiseNintendo LifeIGN Press previews have dropped for the upcoming Star Fox remake on the Nintendo Switch 2 ahead of its June 25 launch, and early impressions point to a massive tonal shift for the franchise Nintendo LifeVGC. Nintendo has completely overhauled the script and presentation of the original Nintendo 64 game, delivering a surprisingly cinematic retelling of the Lylat Wars backed by strong voice acting IGNNintendo Life. A newly released seven-minute overview trailer also provided a closer look at the game's multiplayer Dogfight mode and its special power-ups Nintendo LifeGematsu.

Valve Faces Antitrust Lawsuit Over Steam Price Parity

Valve antitrust lawsuit reportedly reveals lengths Steam owner is willing to go to prevent cheaper prices elsewhereValve Reportedly Threatened to Delist Rainbow Six Siege on Steam After Ubisoft Offered Cheaper AlternativeEurogamerIGN A new antitrust lawsuit accuses Valve of abusing its dominant market position to force developers into maintaining price parity across all PC storefronts Eurogamer. The legal filings allege that Valve aggressively pursues publishers who offer their games for less on competing platforms, reportedly going as far as threatening to delist major titles like Ubisoft's Rainbow Six Siege from Steam IGNEurogamer. Depositions from Valve employees, including CEO Gabe Newell, feature the company denying the existence of any unwritten policy demanding price parity This Week in Video Games.