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August 11, 2026

Star Wars Battlefront 2 Secret Easter Egg Found After 20 Years

In 2005, Pandemic Studios and EA released Battlefront 2, a third-person shooter set in the Star Wars universe. On August 9, 2023, modder Iamashaymin revealed an undocumented easter egg in the game: players can create a profile named “Wampa” to unlock a new playable unit on the Imperial side in the “Hunt” mode on the Endor map. This allows players to embody the Wampa, a creature from The Empire Strikes Back. The secret was initially discovered by modder S1thK3nny during code exploration. The Wampa feature is exclusive to the PC version of Battlefront 2, cannot be activated in online play, but can be used in split-screen mode, especially in the Classic Collection version set for release in 2024.

AppWizard

August 6, 2026

Fields of Mistria officially becomes the best farm sim since Stardew Valley with its 1.0 update today

Fields of Mistria 1.0 has been fully released, transitioning from early access and concluding its main storyline while introducing marriage mechanics. The game features vibrant visuals reminiscent of Game Boy Advance graphics and a variety of characters, including a red-headed tsundere boy, an arrogant villainess, a charming rogue, and a blonde protagonist. It is noted for its character development and storytelling, offering substantial contextual dialogue that enhances the gameplay experience. Fields of Mistria has been compared to Stardew Valley and is available on Steam for .59 (£10.61). Console versions are not yet available.

AppWizard

August 1, 2026

ACRODRIFT: FPV Drone Simulator Arrives on PC on August 7

ACRODRIFT: FPV Drone Simulator is set to launch on PC via Steam on August 7, 2026, with console versions for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S expected in 2026 or 2027. Developed by Dueking Studio and published by Ultimate Games S.A., the simulator features realistic flight physics and offers three core gameplay modes: Free Flight, Race, and Collection. Players can engage with over 20 challenges and customize their drones in a workshop with options for pre-built models or scratch builds. The game includes six maps, 11 drone frames, and 13 types of motors. It supports both gamepads and professional drone controllers. The minimum system requirements for PC include Windows 10 64-bit, Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X CPU, 8 GB RAM, and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT GPU.

AppWizard

July 28, 2026

Xbox Owners Get Free PC Copies Of Select Ubisoft Games

Ubisoft is offering Xbox players free PC versions of thirteen select games they own digitally on their consoles, accessible through the Ubisoft Connect app on PC. Most editions and downloadable content (DLC) purchased on console will transfer to PC, but in-game currency and one-time-use content may not be included. Customers purchasing digital versions of these titles will receive both Xbox console and PC versions immediately, while existing owners will have the PC versions rolled out progressively until August 4. The initiative is part of a collaboration between Xbox and Ubisoft to expand the publisher's catalog across platforms. The offer does not apply in reverse; owning the PC version does not grant access to the console version.

AppWizard

July 28, 2026

Xbox players can soon access 13 Ubisoft PC games without buying them again

Microsoft and Ubisoft are enhancing their collaboration with a console-to-PC entitlement program, allowing players who own eligible Ubisoft games on Xbox to access the corresponding PC versions through Ubisoft Connect at no extra cost. This feature will be gradually rolled out, with access expected by August 4. The initial wave includes 13 games such as Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Far Cry 6. Ubisoft has also expanded its catalog in the Xbox PC app, offering more premium editions and downloadable content. However, the program only works one way; PC owners will not receive Xbox versions of games, and consumable items typically do not transfer unless the game supports cross-progression. Players need to update their Ubisoft Connect client to ensure the entitlement is detected.

AppWizard

July 27, 2026

Ubisoft now lets Xbox console players unlock select PC games for free

Microsoft has partnered with Ubisoft to enhance the Xbox gaming ecosystem, expanding the variety of games available through the Xbox app. Ubisoft's popular titles, including Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Star Wars Outlaws, and Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, are now accessible on the Xbox app for PC. Additionally, a new game redemption offer allows players who own select Ubisoft titles on Xbox consoles to access these games on the Ubisoft Connect app for PC at no extra cost. The eligible titles include Assassin’s Creed Mirage, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Far Cry 6, Immortals Fenyx Rising, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Riders Republic, Skull and Bones, The Crew 2, The Crew Motorfest, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Extraction, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege, and Watch Dogs Legion. Customers purchasing a digital version of these titles will receive both Xbox console and PC versions. Existing owners of the Xbox digital versions will gain access to the PC versions by August 4. The offer does not allow for claiming console versions of games owned on PC, and while most downloadable content will transfer, in-game currency and one-time-use content will not. Users should update the Ubisoft Connect client to utilize this feature.

AppWizard

July 27, 2026

Play More Ubisoft Games on PC: New Content Now Available for XBOX on PC, Plus Free PC Redemption

Ubisoft and XBOX are enhancing their collaboration by introducing premium editions and selected add-on content for various Ubisoft titles on the XBOX for PC platform. Notable titles include Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Star Wars Outlaws, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege, Skull and Bones, and Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. XBOX console players can access the PC versions of select games at no extra charge if they own the digital XBOX console versions. The included titles are: - Assassin’s Creed Mirage - Assassin’s Creed Valhalla - Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora - Far Cry 6 - Immortals Fenyx Rising - Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown - Riders Republic - Skull and Bones - The Crew 2 - The Crew Motorfest - Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Extraction - Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege - Watch Dogs Legion To access these, users should update Ubisoft Connect. New purchases will provide both console and PC versions immediately, while existing owners will receive the PC version progressively until August 4. Season Pass or add-on content generally transfers, but consumable items may not. In-game currencies and consumables are excluded from the offering, but cross-progression is supported for select games.

AppWizard

July 25, 2026

Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator are getting some more base map reworks — just in time for their console release?

SCS Software is working on upcoming downloadable content (DLC) and significant base map reworks for Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator. For American Truck Simulator, Nevada will be reworked to revitalize existing locations, introduce new ones, and expand the road network, including new segments of US-95 and additional depots. Euro Truck Simulator 2 will see a transformation in the UK, with new locations such as Inverness, Stonehenge, and Leeds, along with a revamped EuroTunnel. Both games are anticipated to be released on console platforms, with progress being made, although a specific release date has not been provided. SCS Software will participate in Gamescom 2026, showcasing their largest booth to date and partnering with Thrustmaster and Volvo, but details on the console versions remain undisclosed.

AppWizard

July 24, 2026

Four classic Xbox games are now playable with Backward Compatibility on PC

Microsoft is reviving the Xbox Backward Compatibility program by allowing classic Xbox games to be played on Windows PCs. The initiative, originally launched in 2015 for Xbox 360 games on Xbox One, had been effectively concluded in 2019. The new PC offering includes four original Xbox titles: BLiNX: The Time Sweeper, Conker: Live and Reloaded, Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge, and Fuzion Frenzy, which can be played at no extra cost by owners of digital copies and are available to Xbox Game Pass subscribers. The PC versions feature enhancements such as customizable graphics settings, higher rendering resolutions, V-Sync support, fullscreen and windowed display modes, anisotropic filtering, improved anti-aliasing, and additional visual upgrades. Minimum system requirements include a GPU like Nvidia GTX 950 or AMD Radeon RX 550, a CPU with at least 4 cores, 8GB RAM, and Windows 11. Recommended specifications include a GPU like Radeon RX 68005 or Nvidia GTX 1070 Ti, a 6-core CPU, DirectX12 API, 8GB VRAM, and Windows 11. Microsoft plans to add more backward-compatible titles and features, including Xbox achievement support, in the future.

BetaBeacon

July 20, 2026

The Rise of the Golden Idol Re-released on Android and iOS After Removal from Netflix Games

The Rise of the Golden Idol, a sequel to The Case of the Golden Idol, has been re-released as a standalone game on mobile devices by publisher Playstack. The game, set in the 1970s, involves investigating mysterious cases and is available for purchase on iOS and Android for 329 rubles. Players who previously owned the game through Netflix will need to repurchase it and save transfers are not guaranteed.