The Epic Games Store is offering two free games from 4 PM BST on June 11, 2026, until 4 PM BST on June 18, 2026. The first game, The Ouroboros King, combines chess-like strategic gameplay with roguelike elements, allowing players to build armies and explore a world filled with relics. The second game, Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks, is a combat racing game set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe, featuring fast-paced racing with Ork-themed vehicles and intense multiplayer battles.
The Xbox Games Showcase 2026 and the PC Gaming Show 2026 featured several announcements, including:
- A remaster of Thief: The Dark Project by Nightdive Studios, set to release in Winter 2026.
- Empulse, inspired by Titanfall, with early access on June 24, 2026.
- A trailer for Warhammer 40,000: Darktide highlighting the Skitarii class, with a playtest sign-up available on Steam.
- An exclusive trailer for Control Resonant, available for wishlist on Steam, with a demo ahead of its release on September 24, 2026.
- Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions launching in early access on June 11, 2026.
- Cassette Beasts 2002, an open-world RPG where players can collect and fuse monsters.
- Planet Zoo 2 gameplay reveal trailer scheduled for October 13, 2026.
- Arkheron, an isometric battle royale, with a developer interview emphasizing teamwork.
- Rivage, a sci-fi puzzle game releasing on August 13, 2026, with a demo available.
- El Paso, Elsewhere 2, a third-person shooter with over 20 handcrafted levels.
- Beast of Reincarnation, launching on August 4, 2026, from Game Freak.
- Terrinoth: Heroes of Descent, available now, transitioning from board game to PC.
- Armatus, a roguelite shooter set in a burning Paris, with a release window in Winter 2026.
- Dave The Diver: In The Jungle DLC launching on June 18, 2026.
- Total War: Warhammer 40,000, promising a grand strategy experience.
- Valheim 1.0 launching on September 9, 2026.
- Highlights of Exodus showcasing combat and exploration features.
- Remothered: Red Nun's Legacy, the latest installment in the horror series, with a gameplay trailer.
The PC Gaming Show 2026 featured over 60 new game announcements in a two-hour event. Key titles include:
- Wielders of the Essence: Launching on November 5, demo available on Steam.
- Warhammer 40,000: Darktide – Skitarii Class: Debuting on June 23, wishlist on Steam.
- Spellsided: Unique RPG with a demo on Steam.
- Star Trek: Outposts Unknown: Demo available on Steam.
- Hack '95: Demo available on Steam.
- Company of Heroes: Definitive Edition: Wishlist on Steam.
- Red Kiss: Wishlist on Steam.
- Arcane Eats: Demo available on Steam.
- Serious Sam: Shatterverse: Sign up for playtest on Steam.
- Control Resonant: Pre-orders available for September 24 release on Steam.
- Sated: Wishlist on Steam.
- Gone Feral: Wishlist and sign up for playtest on Steam.
- Abiotic Factor – Entropic Break DLC: Coming this autumn, wishlist on Steam.
- There Are No Ghosts at the Grand: Demo available on Steam.
- Ssarseeker: Astroneer Expeditions: Early access begins June 11, wishlist on Steam.
- Virtue and a Sledgehammer: Demo available on Steam.
- Happy Bastards: Combat demo available on Steam.
- Another Door: Demo available on Steam.
- AfterQuest: Wishlist on Steam.
- SlashZero: Wishlist and sign up for playtest on Steam.
- Cassette Beasts 2002: Wishlist on Steam.
- VOID/BREAKER: Major update available on Steam.
- 2 Fights 2 Tight Spaces: Available now on Steam.
- Stronghold 4: Demo available on June 23, wishlist on Steam.
- Wind Runners: Demo available on Steam.
- Wardens of Avalon: Sign up for playtest on Steam.
- Planet Zoo 2: Pre-orders available on Steam.
- Empulse: Early access on June 24, available during Steam Next Feast on June 15.
- Arkheron: Sign up for playtest on the game's website.
- ReVamp: Sign up for playtest via the trailer's QR code.
- Wardogs: Wishlist on Steam and sign up for playtests via the trailer's QR code.
- Shroom and Gloom: New demo available.
- Maximum Thunderness: Coming later this year, wishlist on Steam.
- Rivage: Demo available.
- Time Strike: Wishlist on Steam.
- Signet City: Wishlist on Steam.
- Mr. Magpie's Harmless Card Game: Available now on Steam.
- Ascenders: Beyond the Peak: Demo available on Steam.
- Outward 2: Beta available now.
- Thief: The Dark Project Remastered: Remastering classic stealth game.
- Exo Rally Championship: Off-road racing game.
- Duskers 2.0: Available on Steam.
- El Paso, Elsewhere 2: Wishlist on Steam.
- Beast of Reincarnation: Launching on August 3, pre-order on Steam.
- Terrinoth: Heroes of Descent: Available now on Steam.
- To Kill a God: Demo available now.
- Pipes.exe: Wishlist on Steam.
- Sunset Summit: Available now on Steam.
- Clowntown: Available for wishlist on Steam.
- Armatus: Launching this winter, wishlist on Steam.
- Dave The Diver – In the Jungle DLC: Wishlist on Steam.
- Carcass Clad: Wishlist on Steam.
- Total War: Warhammer 40,000: Beta opportunities to be announced.
- About Fishing: Demo available on Steam.
- Vampire: The Masquerade – Eternal Whispers: Emphasizes meaningful choices.
- Valheim 1.0: Launching on September 9, 2026, download on Steam now.
- P.O.N.: Wishlist on Steam.
- Locator: The Search for Abigail Lidari: Wishlist on Steam.
- Exodus: Features combat and exploration.
- Remothered: Red Nun's Legacy: Third installment in the horror series.
- Into the Wind: Wishlist on Steam.
The PC Gaming Show 2026 featured over 60 games, including more than 20 world premieres. Notable titles include:
- Wielders of the Essence: Available now on Steam.
- Warhammer 40,000: Darktide - Skitarii Class: Debuts on June 23; wishlist available on Steam.
- Spellsided: Demo available on Steam.
- Serious Sam: Shatterverse: Playtest sign-up available on Steam.
- Control Resonant: Releases on September 24; pre-orders available on Steam.
- There Are No Ghosts at the Grand: Demo available; wishlist on Steam.
- Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions: Early access launches on June 11; demo available on Steam.
- Happy Bastards: Combat demo available on Steam.
- AfterQuest: Wishlist available on Steam.
- SlashZero: Wishlist and playtest sign-up available on Steam.
- Void/Breaker: Significant update available on Steam.
- Wind Runners: Demo available on Steam.
- Planet Zoo 2: Pre-orders open on Steam.
- Empulse: Early access launches on June 24; explore during Steam Next Fest on June 15.
- Arkheron: Playtest sign-up available on the game's website.
- ReVamp: Playtest sign-up available on Discord.
- Wardogs: Wishlist and playtest sign-up available via trailer's QR code.
- Shroom and Gloom: Demo available.
- Rivage: Demo available.
- Mr Magpie’s Harmless Card Game: Wishlist available on Steam.
- Ascenders: Beyond the Peak: Demo available on Steam.
- Outward 2: Beta currently accessible.
- Exo Rally Championship: Available on Steam.
- Beast of Reincarnation: Launches on August 3; pre-orders available on Steam.
- Terrinoth: Heroes of Descent: Shadow dropped; available now.
- To Kill a God: Demo available.
- Armatus: Wishlist available.
- Dave the Diver In the Jungle DLC: Wishlist available on Steam.
- Total War: Warhammer 40,000: Beta opportunities forthcoming; wishlist on Steam.
- About Fishing: Demo available on Steam.
- Vampire the Masquerade: Eternal Whispers: Details not specified.
- Valheim 1.0: Launches on September 9, 2026; new update features.
- P.O.N: Wishlist available on Steam.
- Locator: The Search for Abigail Lidari: Wishlist available on Steam.
- Exodus: Wishlist available on Steam.
- Remothered: Red Nun's Legacy: Wishlist available on Steam.
The PC Gaming Show will return this summer, featuring over 50 games. Hosts include Frankie Ward, Mica Burton, Sean 'Day[9]' Plott, and YouTuber Elz. The event will be broadcast on Twitch, YouTube, X, and Steam with localized subtitles in multiple languages and sign language options. It starts on Sunday, June 7, at 12:00 PT / 15:00 ET / 20:00 BST / 03:00 CST. A 30-minute pre-show will precede the main event, and co-streams will be available from popular personalities. Viewers can win a custom PC, and the event will include highlights from the Future Games Show and interviews, including one with Gareth Damian Martin, creator of Citizen Sleeper.
The PC Gaming Show will take place on Sunday, June 7, featuring over 50 games from publishers like Wizards of the Coast, Remedy Entertainment, and Devolver Digital. Highlights include an exclusive look at Total War: Warhammer 40,000 and a new project from the creator of Citizen Sleeper. The show starts at 12pm PT / 3pm ET / 8pm BST, with a pre-show beginning 30 minutes earlier. Viewers can watch on platforms such as YouTube, Twitch, X, Facebook, PC Gamer, GamesRadar+, Steam, Bigo Live, Bilibili, eCLUTCH, Ginx.tv, GameSpot, and IGN International. The event will feature competitions and interactive segments.
John Blanche, a prominent illustrator known for his work in fantasy and science fiction, particularly with Warhammer 40,000 and other Games Workshop properties, passed away earlier this week at the age of 77. His death was confirmed by fellow artist Trish Carden on Facebook. Blanche contributed to video games such as the original Space Hulk and Warhammer: Shadow of the Horned Rat, and received special thanks in titles like Vermintide 2 and Fire Warrior. He retired from Games Workshop in 2023 due to health issues. The art community has expressed admiration and sorrow over his passing, highlighting his significant influence on the genre.
June features a tranquil gaming landscape with both blockbuster and indie titles. Key upcoming releases include:
- June 2: Marathon (Steam) launches Season 2 with a new "PvP-lite" mode called Sponsored Survival.
- June 5: The Gothic Remake (Steam) is released, overhauling the classic 2001 RPG.
- June 8: Solarpunk (Steam) introduces sustainability to survival crafting.
- June 9: Destiny 2 (Steam) receives its final live service update.
- June 10: Burglin' Gnomes (Steam) offers a lighthearted co-op experience.
- June 18: Shift at Midnight (Steam) blends horror with gas station management.
Major updates include:
- June 2: Final Fantasy 14 expands endgame content with a legendary villain.
- June 11: Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader (Steam) unveils its third story expansion, The Infinite Museion.
- June 16: Dead by Daylight adds Jason to its roster; Warhammer 40,000: Darktide introduces a new class.
- June 18: Dave the Diver adds a new freshwater ecosystem and missions in its In the Jungle DLC.
Notable events include:
- Sony State of Play on June 2.
- Summer Game Fest starting June 5.
- Wholesome Direct on June 6.
- PC Gaming Show on June 7.
- Steam's themed sales, including Bullet Fest from June 8 – 15 and the Steam Summer Sale from June 25 – July 9.
The release date for Silent Hill: Townfall is September 24. It follows the revival of the franchise with Silent Hill f nearly a year prior. In September, several other notable titles will also be released, including Blood of the Dawnwalker on September 3, Marvel's Wolverine on September 15, Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 on September 18, Control Resonant on September 24, and Onimusha: Way of the Sword on September 25.
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