Xbox Prices Spike, Control Resonant Details, FF7 Sales Surge
Aug 2, 2026
A massive pricing shakeup from Microsoft is catching European and UK players off guard this week, overshadowing a wave of major RPG and action-adventure updates. From unexpected sales surges for Square Enix to fresh gameplay showcases on Nintendo's newest hardware, the industry is gearing up for a busy month ahead.
Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S Prices Spike in UK and Europe
Microsoft has fully detailed its upcoming console price increases for the UK and European markets, revealing dramatic hikes of up to 43 percent . Following an earlier announcement that only specified US pricing, the new regional figures show the 1TB Xbox Series X with a disc drive jumping to £669.99 and €799.99, a massive increase from its previous price points . The 512GB Xbox Series S is seeing an even steeper percentage hike, rising to £429.99 and €499.99 . These adjustments represent a price increase of up to €200 or £170 depending on the model, marking a substantial shift for European consumers .
Control Resonant Campaign Length and Combat Details Revealed
Remedy Entertainment has shared new details regarding the scope and gameplay of its upcoming action-adventure sequel, Control Resonant . The main story campaign is expected to take players roughly 30 hours to complete, while completionists can expect up to 50 hours of playtime to see everything the game has to offer . Alongside these playtime estimates, the developer also shared fresh insights into how the sequel's supernatural combat has evolved from the original game .
Final Fantasy VII Remake and Rebirth Sales Surge After Revelation Reveal
The recent reveal of Final Fantasy VII Revelation at Summer Game Fest 2026 has triggered a massive wave of interest in the trilogy's previous entries . Square Enix reports that both Final Fantasy VII Remake and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth are currently selling "several times better" than internal expectations . This sudden sales spike highlights the growing anticipation for the upcoming final chapter of the high-profile remake project .
Final Fantasy XIV Online Showcases Extended Nintendo Switch 2 Gameplay
Ahead of its highly anticipated launch next week, Square Enix has released an extended gameplay showcase of Final Fantasy XIV Online running on the Nintendo Switch 2 . The MMORPG is scheduled to release on the platform on August 4, 2026 . The development team's recent broadcast featured over two hours of footage, giving players their first in-depth look at how the massive multiplayer game performs on Nintendo's latest console .
Story of Seasons Mobile Cancelled as Marvelous Ends Tencent Partnership
Japanese developer Marvelous has officially terminated its six-year partnership with Tencent, resulting in the cancellation of the long-in-development Story of Seasons mobile game . The mobile adaptation of the popular farming simulation franchise had been in active development since 2019 before being scrapped .
