Screamer is a futuristic racing game developed and published by Milestone, set to be released on March 26, 2026, with a price of £50. The game features a narrative-driven experience with diverse character representation, where racers communicate in their native languages, supported by subtitles. The first team introduced, the Green Reapers, has a storyline involving revenge against the tournament organizer, Mr. A. The game incorporates an ECHO device for speed boosts and combat mechanics, but its handling model, which mimics exaggerated drifts, may be challenging for players. Customization options are available in Gage’s Workshop, showcasing different vehicle designs. The game includes various event types, offering a rich content experience despite potential issues with driving mechanics.
Toby Fox announced that professional testers are currently familiarizing themselves with Deltarune's Chapter 5, with formal testing starting on April 1st. The quality assurance for the Japanese translation is expected to finish in April. Most of the development team is currently focused on fixing bugs and translation issues rather than developing Chapter 5. The testing phase will last an unspecified duration, requiring console approvals and additional preparations before release. The gap between the first and second chapters was three years, and the wait for the dual release of chapters three and four was nearly four years, but the timeline for Chapter 5's release is expected to be shorter. It is speculated that there may be seven chapters in total. The first two chapters are available for free on Steam.
The Epic Games Store is offering two free titles for PC users until March 26 at 3 PM GMT: Electrician Simulator and World of Warships - Epic Anniversary Tachibana Pack. Electrician Simulator, typically priced at .99, allows players to perform tasks like installing sockets and repairing equipment, and has received Mostly Positive reviews on Steam. The World of Warships pack, priced at .99, includes the Japanese Premium destroyer Tachibana and five exclusive Epic permanent camouflages. Next week, new titles Havendock and Hyper Echelon will be available.
Hideo Kojima has announced new features for the upcoming PC port of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, which will also launch on PlayStation 5 on March 19. The PC version will support unlocked frame rates, ultra widescreen formats, and full compatibility with the DualSense controller, along with advanced upscaling and frame generation technologies. A new difficulty mode called To the Wilder will be introduced, alongside new live-action cutscenes, additional scenes with new nightmares for the protagonist Sam, new items, replayable boss fights, a 21:9 ultrawide mode for PS5, a Chiral Cat in Sam’s room, and various gameplay adjustments based on player data. Critics have praised Death Stranding 2, with VGC naming it their Game of the Year for 2025, highlighting its stronger narrative and refined mechanics compared to its predecessor.
Ubisoft's Far Cry Primal is set in the Mesolithic period, allowing players to navigate the Carpathian mountains and face prehistoric creatures. The game faced criticism for reusing elements from Far Cry 4, leading to frustration from Alex Hutchinson, the director of Far Cry 4, who suggested that Ubisoft should have acknowledged the connection. Similarly, Activision's Call of Duty: Ghosts was criticized for reusing animations from Modern Warfare 2, raising concerns about creativity in game development. Hutchinson noted that asset reuse is common in large studios, citing examples from the Assassin's Creed series. He observed a shift in perspectives regarding asset reuse, with some now advocating for its creative merits, particularly in successful Japanese titles like Dark Souls and Yakuza. Hutchinson also speculated on the potential role of AI in game development but expressed skepticism about its ability to significantly change the industry.
Wikigacha is a browser-based card battler game that transforms Wikipedia articles into collectible cards. Players receive a free pack every minute, with cards categorized into seven rarity tiers based on their WikiRank. The game features a sortable database for collections and includes autobattler modes, allowing one-on-one matches or five-card deck competitions. A daily Raid Battle challenges players against a boss card, with each card usable once every 24 hours. The game was developed by a single Japanese developer known as 'harusugi' and has gained popularity in Japan, expanding its player base through social media. Players are drawn to the randomness of card pulls and the excitement of collecting, including special gold packs that guarantee at least one blue 'super rare' card.
Microsoft has released enhancements to Windows 11 in build 26300.7877, including:
- Modern content menu improvements, showing application icons for specific file types when right-clicked.
- Updates to File Explorer with dark mode improvements for the Folder Options dialog.
- Changes to the Settings app for better clarity and usability.
- A redesigned "About" settings page focusing on key hardware specifications.
- Introduction of the Cross-Device Resume feature, allowing users to resume applications from Android devices on Windows 11.
- New customization options for the Narrator tool, enabling users to select which properties are read aloud.
- Windows Hello now supports external biometric fingerprint readers for enhanced security.
- Voice Typing updates allowing users to set a wait time before executing voice commands.
- Redesigned SCOOBE page for a streamlined setup process.
- Expansion of the AI agent in the Settings app to support additional languages.
- Quick Machine Recovery feature enabled by default on Windows 11 Pro editions.
- Camera support for pan and tilt settings accessible from device properties.
- A new network speed test feature available from the Taskbar.
- Improvements to the Widgets dashboard with a new settings page.
Additionally, changes from build 28020.1619 are related to version 26H1, designed for new ARM64 hardware expected in 2026, and the Canary Channel has been divided into two paths for different versions.
Square Enix has opened pre-registration for Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy, a new 3v3 team-based boss battle arena game set to launch on iOS and Android in 2026.
