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Xbox Takes Physint, Metroid Ravenous Gets Date, Wolverine Reviews

Sep 10, 2026

Xbox is now publishing Hideo Kojima’s Physint after PlayStation steps away from the project, while Nintendo’s latest Direct sets dates for Metroid Ravenous, Monster Hunter Wilds, and Stellar Blade on Switch 2 GematsuNintendo LifeNintendo LifeNintendo Life. Reviews for Marvel’s Wolverine and previews for Final Fantasy VII Revelation also arrive, giving two of the year’s biggest PlayStation releases very different receptions Push SquareVGC.

Xbox Takes Over Publishing Hideo Kojima’s Physint

Physint to be published by Xbox Game Studios as Sony Interactive Entertainment steps away [Update]Hideo Kojima’s Physint has jumped from PlayStation to Xbox, after Kojima says Sony tried to cancel itGematsuVGC

Xbox will publish Physint, Kojima Productions’ upcoming action-espionage game, after Sony Interactive Entertainment decided to step away from the project GematsuXbox Wire. The game was originally announced as a PlayStation Studios partnership in 2024, but Kojima Productions says PlayStation unexpectedly notified it in June that the project would be canceled GamesIndustry.bizVGC.

PlayStation describes the change as a decision to end its collaboration with Kojima Productions while maintaining admiration for Hideo Kojima’s vision. Xbox’s expanded partnership also covers the previously announced horror game OD, with Microsoft saying the relationship will extend into film and television projects Push SquareIGN.

Nintendo Sets Switch 2 Dates for Metroid Ravenous and Monster Hunter Wilds

Metroid Ravenous Switch 2 Estimated File Size RevealedMetroid Ravenous On Switch 2 Will Support 120Hz OutputNintendo LifeNintendo Life

Metroid Ravenous launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on January 28, 2027, with preorders open and an estimated installation size of 20.2GB Nintendo Life. The game supports 120Hz output, and Metroid Dread developer MercurySteam appears to be behind the new entry Nintendo LifeEurogamer.

Capcom’s Monster Hunter Wilds follows on Switch 2 on December 4, 2026, including all existing title updates, local multiplayer for up to four hunters, and full cross-platform play; a prologue demo is also planned Nintendo Life. Meanwhile, Stellar Blade: Complete Edition arrives on Switch 2 on November 5 for $59.99, with a physical release on a complete cartridge rather than a Game-Key Card Nintendo Life.

Marvel’s Wolverine Reviews Land on PS5

Review: Marvel's Wolverine is a superbly crafted adventure that plays well on PS5, but best on PS5 ProWolverine PS5 Is One of the Lowest Rated First-Party Sony Games of the GenerationDigital FoundryPush Square

Marvel’s Wolverine is now available on PlayStation 5, with technical analysis praising its presentation and recommending PS5 Pro for the best version Digital Foundry. The broader review picture is less positive: the game sits at 77 on Metacritic based on more than 100 evaluations, while several reviews criticize its uninspired or misaligned gameplay Push SquareThis Week in Video GamesVGC.

Insomniac Games’ single-player adventure takes a more linear and violent approach than the studio’s Spider-Man games. Reviewers still point to strong visuals, narrative moments, and set pieces, but the central combat and mission design do not receive the same level of praise Digital FoundryThe VergeGame File.

Final Fantasy VII Revelation Previews Warn of Another Huge RPG

Final Fantasy 7 Revelation left me with high hopes, even if it’s doubling down on Rebirth’s biggest weaknessPlaying Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Reminded Me of Its Best-in-Class Combat, but It Needs to Stay Focused | IGN PreviewVGCIGN

Early previews for Final Fantasy VII Revelation describe Square Enix’s concluding remake-trilogy entry as enormous, with a large explorable world, strong combat, and prominent character work VGCTechRaptor. The same previews repeatedly identify open-world scale and side-content overload as potential weaknesses, with some writers reporting that they became lost or struggled to see everything in the available demo time EurogamerIGNPush Square.

The game launches on April 8, 2027, simultaneously across its announced platforms, including Switch 2 Nintendo Life. Square Enix also confirms that the physical PlayStation 5 and Xbox editions require a download to play, while the streamlined progression options from Remake and Rebirth will not be available at launch IGNPush Square.