God of War Laufey Revealed, Wolverine Dated, Star Fox Previews

Sony just dropped a massive State of Play broadcast that completely reshaped the fall release calendar, while Nintendo is gearing up for its next major Switch 2 exclusive. Between a shocking new direction for Santa Monica Studio and a relentlessly crowded September lineup, the back half of 2026 is looking incredibly stacked.

God of War Laufey Stars Faye in New PS5 Sequel

Push SquareIGNPush Square Santa Monica Studio closed out Sony's State of Play with a 23-minute gameplay showcase for God of War Laufey, the next mainline entry in the blockbuster franchise . Kratos is stepping aside for this installment, with players instead taking control of his deceased wife, Faye, as she battles her way through the afterlife of the gods . The PlayStation 5 exclusive is currently listed as "coming soon" and will explore the mythology of what happens to deities after they die .

Marvel's Wolverine Leads a Packed September Release Schedule

EurogamerIGNPlayStation Blog Insomniac Games revealed seven minutes of uninterrupted, unapologetically bloody gameplay for Marvel's Wolverine, confirming a September 15 release date for the PS5 exclusive . The footage showcased brutal adamantium combat and detailed body damage, though players will have the option to toggle the gore off entirely in the settings .

Wolverine's arrival kicks off a brutally crowded month for the industry. Remedy Entertainment announced that Control Resonant will launch on September 24 for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC, dropping players back into a paranaturally warped Manhattan . Konami's Scottish survival horror entry Silent Hill: Townfall will release on the exact same day .

Rayman Legends Retold Brings the Platformer into 3D

GematsuRock Paper ShotgunVGC Ubisoft is officially remaking its acclaimed 2013 platformer with Rayman Legends Retold, launching October 1 across PS5, Xbox Series, PC, and the Nintendo Switch 2 . Developed by Ubisoft Montpellier and Ubisoft Milan, the remake abandons the original's 2D art style in favor of fully 3D visuals and animations . Early hands-on previews confirm the Switch 2 version targets 60 frames per second with ray-tracing enabled, matching the performance profile of the Xbox Series S .

Star Fox Switch 2 Previews Highlight a Cinematic Remake

Nintendo LifeIGNGematsu Nintendo's upcoming Star Fox reimagining hits the Switch 2 on June 25, and early hands-on previews suggest a massive leap forward for the Lylat system . The game serves as a heavily expanded retelling of Star Fox 64, featuring an overhauled script, extensive cutscene direction, and full voice acting . A newly released seven-minute overview trailer also detailed the multiplayer Dogfight mode and its special power-ups ahead of the launch .

Valve Faces Antitrust Lawsuit Over Steam Price Parity

EurogamerIGN A new antitrust lawsuit alleges that Valve has abused its dominant market position to force developers into maintaining price parity across all PC digital storefronts . According to the filings, the Steam operator aggressively pursued major publishers who offered their games for less on competing platforms . In one cited example, Valve reportedly threatened to completely delist Ubisoft's Rainbow Six Siege from Steam after the publisher offered a cheaper alternative elsewhere .