Metro 2039 Launches February 4, 2027, and It Is the First Metro Built Around Ray Tracing
Metro 2039 launches February 4, 2027, and 4A Games says it is the first Metro built around ray tracing. Here is what we know about the story and platforms.
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Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Launches October 15 With Trevor’s Daughter Hunting Dracula in 1499 Paris
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse launches October 15 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with a Switch version later in 2026. Play as Rose Belmont, Trevor’s daughter, in Paris in 1499.
Metroid Ravenous Hits Switch 2 on January 28, 2027, and Samus Finally Talks Again
Nintendo revealed Metroid Ravenous at its September 9 Direct, a Switch 2 exclusive 2D entry launching January 28, 2027. It picks up after Metroid Dread with a new energy drain mechanic and a fully voiced Samus Aran.
Mega Man: Dual Override Gives Proto Man His Own Campaign Tools, and Stages Now Have Three Areas
At Tokyo Game Show 2026, Capcom detailed how Proto Man plays in Mega Man: Dual Override, and he is on an entirely separate progression track from Mega Man. The studio also confirmed stages will contain three areas each and more than 50 Custom Chips. The game launches Spring 2027.
Silent Hill: Townfall Reviews Are In, and Critics Love the Fear but Hate the Stealth
Silent Hill: Townfall launches September 24 with an 81 on Metacritic. Critics praise its atmosphere and sound design but call out frustrating stealth sections and harsh checkpoints.
Control Resonant Launches September 24 as the Best-Reviewed Game in the Series
Control Resonant launches September 24 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC with an 84 on Metacritic. Critics praise its level design and story, while noting basic RPG systems and PC optimization issues.
Gears of War: E-Day Reviews Land at 88 on Metacritic Before Its October 6 Launch
Gears of War: E-Day sits at 88 on Metacritic and 87 on OpenCritic ahead of its October 6 launch. Critics love the combat but criticize dull open-world segments and weak bosses.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered Launches Tomorrow as a Free Upgrade for Every Owner
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered launches September 29 as a free upgrade for existing owners on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Switch 2, alongside a newly announced 2027 expansion.
Final Fantasy VII Revelation Lands April 8, 2027, and the Highwind Is Finally Yours
Square Enix used the September 3 State of Play to date Final Fantasy VII Revelation for April 8, 2027 across PS5, Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S and PC. The gameplay deep dive showed Highwind-based open world traversal, a combat-capable Piko, and the new FITS uniform system.
Kirby and the World Beyond Closes the Nintendo Direct With an Open World and a Sword
Nintendo closed its September 9 Direct with Kirby and the World Beyond, a 3D Kirby adventure exclusive to Switch 2. It launches in spring 2027 and appears to trade Forgotten Land’s stage structure for a free-roaming open world.
Overwatch Adds Vampire Support Doctrine, and Sombra Is Becoming a Support Hero
Overwatch revealed Doctrine as Hero 54 at BlizzCon 2026, a vampire-inspired Support playable now in a limited trial. Season 5 lands October 6 with a new Icelandic Escort map, the conclusion of Reign of Talon, and major reworks that move Sombra into the Support role.
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