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Jax is an avid gamer since young. Starting from SUper Mario on NES, he discover his passion for the world of video gaming. Currently a PS3 and Xbox 360 gamer, Jax is actively looking for the 'next better game'. Jax is also the chief editor for GameTrader.SG blog.
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Kingdom Hearts IV Revealed: Switch 2 Launch Title, First Gameplay After 4 Years

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After four years of radio silence, Square Enix just reminded everyone that Kingdom Hearts IV actually exists — and it’s coming to Nintendo Switch 2 as a launch title alongside PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.

KINGDOM HEARTS IV – Teaser Trailer | June 2026 — via Square Enix Asia on YouTube

Kingdom Hearts IV is confirmed — Switch 2 launch title across all major platforms

Square Enix dropped a new trailer for Kingdom Hearts IV at Nintendo Direct on 9 June 2026, finally breaking a silence that had stretched back to the original 2022 tease. The game will arrive day-one on Nintendo Switch 2, with simultaneous launches on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. No specific release date has been given yet, but the multi-platform simultaneous release signals that Square Enix is treating Switch 2 as a full equal launch platform — not an afterthought port.

Built on Unreal Engine 5, the new trailer is the first time we have seen real extended gameplay. The jump in visual fidelity from Kingdom Hearts III is immediately striking: Sora moves through sun-drenched city streets with a weight and fluidity the series has never had before.

Kingdom Hearts IV Sora in Quadratum gameplay screenshot
Image courtesy of Square Enix

Sora is still lost in Quadratum — and the stakes are bigger

Picking up after Kingdom Hearts III and Melody of Memory, Kingdom Hearts IV begins the so-called Lost Master Arc. Sora finds himself stranded in Quadratum, a hyper-realistic city inspired by Tokyo — specifically a fictionalised Shibuya and Minami-Aoyama. Donald and Goofy are searching for him from the other side of reality, while Sora navigates a world where the usual rules of light and darkness don’t apply.

The premise is the inverse of everything the series has done before: the people of Quadratum believe Sora’s world is fictional, and those in Sora’s world believe Quadratum is fiction. That conceptual twist opens up storytelling space that Kingdom Hearts has never explored, and the new trailer teased both Young Xehanort and a character strongly resembling Luxord as players in whatever scheme is unfolding.

New gameplay mechanics — build system, parkour, grappling Keyblade

The action looks unmistakably Kingdom Hearts, but sharper. Confirmed new additions include:

  • Scrap and build mechanic — first shown in detail here, letting Sora dismantle and reconstruct elements of the environment mid-fight
  • Keyblade grappling hook — Sora can launch the Keyblade to traverse large vertical distances, turning the city’s architecture into a playground
  • Parkour traversal — running across building facades and leaping between platforms is seamlessly integrated into both exploration and combat
  • Reaction commands return — a fan-favourite system from Kingdom Hearts II makes its comeback, unlocking doors mid-air and chaining into combo finishers
Kingdom Hearts IV combat and traversal in Quadratum
Image courtesy of Square Enix

Can’t wait? The Kingdom Hearts Collection [I–III] lands October 8

For those who want to catch up before KHIV drops, Square Enix also confirmed the Kingdom Hearts Collection [I–III] for Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC on 8 October 2026. Pre-orders opened on 9 June. The collection is native software (not cloud streaming) and bundles:

  • Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX (KH1, Chain of Memories, Days, KHII, Birth by Sleep, Coded)
  • Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue (Dream Drop Distance, Back Cover, 0.2)
  • Kingdom Hearts III + Re Mind DLC

A free demo for Kingdom Hearts III on Switch 2 — covering the Olympus and Toy Box worlds — is already available to download now.

Last words

For Singapore players who have been holding out hope since the 2022 tease, this Nintendo Direct was the confirmation we needed. Kingdom Hearts IV is real, it is coming to every major platform simultaneously (including Switch 2 from day one), and the first extended gameplay is genuinely exciting. The release date remains unannounced, but with the Kingdom Hearts 25th anniversary landing in March 2027, keep that calendar clear.

In the meantime, the October 8 collection is a perfect reason to replay the whole saga — or start it for the first time. Check out our latest game news for everything else that dropped at the June Nintendo Direct.

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GARRACK x EVANGELION Raden Watches — Pre-Orders Open 12 June

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Japan-made watchmaker GARRACK is bringing Neon Genesis Evangelion to your wrist — and the dial work alone makes this worth your attention. Three automatic mechanical watches inspired by Unit-01, Unit-02, and Unit-00 go on pre-order 12 June 2026, with sales opening 26 June 2026. International shipping is available, so Singapore fans can order direct.

GARRACK x EVANGELION raden watch collection featuring all three EVA units
Image courtesy of GARRACK / Ueni Trading

What Is the GARRACK EVANGELION Raden Watch Collection?

GARRACK is a Japanese character-collaboration watch brand distributed by Ueni Trading. Their speciality is pairing popular IP with traditional Japanese crafts — and for Evangelion they have gone with raden (螺鈿), the ancient technique of inlaying iridescent abalone shell onto lacquerwork.

Each dial is hand-finished by a fourth-generation raden artisan in Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture — one of Japan’s most respected lacquerware regions. Because natural shell is used and every piece is applied by hand, no two watches are identical. The iridescent surface shifts colour with the angle of light, so the watch is never quite the same twice in different lighting.

Three EVANGELION Units, Three Distinct Dials

The collection covers the three lead Evangelion units, each with its unit designation at a unique index position on the dial:

  • Unit-01 (Ref. SMS-EVA-41-1) — ¥77,000 tax-included (approx. SGD 640)
  • Unit-02 (Ref. SMS-EVA-41-2) — ¥79,200 tax-included (approx. SGD 660)
  • Unit-00 (Ref. SMS-EVA-41-0) — ¥79,200 tax-included (approx. SGD 660)

The Unit-01 numeral sits at the 1 o’clock position, Unit-02 at 2 o’clock, and Unit-00 at 12 o’clock. A.T. Field-inspired indices run around each dial, and the see-through case back carries the NERV emblem — a detail that lands especially well in person.

GARRACK EVANGELION Unit-01 raden watch close-up showing handcrafted mother-of-pearl dial
Image courtesy of GARRACK / Ueni Trading

GARRACK EVANGELION Watch Specs

  • Movement: Automatic (MIYOTA)
  • Case: Stainless steel, 41 mm
  • Strap: Calf leather
  • Crystal: Mineral glass
  • Water resistance: 5 ATM
  • Caseback: See-through with NERV logo
GARRACK EVANGELION Unit-02 raden watch close-up
Image courtesy of GARRACK / Ueni Trading

How to Pre-Order from Singapore

GARRACK’s official feature page at WorldWideWatch.jp ships internationally, so Singapore fans can order direct and pay in Japanese yen. Pre-orders open 12 June 2026 and the watches officially go on sale 26 June 2026 (Friday). The collection is also available via the Evangelion Store, Rakuten, and Yahoo Shopping Japan if you prefer a proxy-shopping route.

SGD prices above are approximate at the time of writing — check a currency converter before you order.

Last Words

This is the kind of collab you won’t find at any local counter — a Japan-craft collector watch tied to a franchise that still hits hard here. Evangelion is in its 30th-anniversary year, and appetite for quality EVA merchandise among Singapore fans has never been higher. If you have been hunting for an EVA piece that doubles as a proper automatic watch, this is a strong contender. Pre-orders open in two days — bookmark the page now and check our merch coverage for more picks worth your wallet.

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Five Singapore Games to Watch From SEAGS 2026

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Five Singapore studios took the global stage at the Southeast Asian Games Showcase 2026 this past weekend — and their projects cover everything from a romance visual novel set right here in Singapore to a monster brawler with cendol and you tiao on the menu. If you missed the showcase, here’s your Singapore-focused rundown.

[OFFICIAL PREMIERE] Southeast Asian Games Showcase 2026 (SEAGS) — via SEA Games Showcase (SEAGS) on YouTube

Singapore Game Developers at the Southeast Asian Games Showcase 2026

Now in its second year, the Southeast Asian Games Showcase (SEAGS) is a premium annual online showcase for developers from Southeast Asia and the diaspora. The 2026 edition aired on 6 June as part of Summer Game Fest, streaming live on the official SEAGS YouTube and Twitch channels and simultaneously on The Game Awards YouTube channel. A total of 35 games from studios across the region were featured — five of them from Singapore.

The Five Singapore Games From SEAGS 2026

Merry Crisis (Monsoon Games) — A Visual Novel Set in Singapore

Monsoon Games’ Merry Crisis is the most locally resonant of the five. It is a romance visual novel about returning to Singapore for Christmas after a difficult breakup, navigating a charged reunion with a first love, an unexpected visit from a recent ex, and a new connection with a musician next door. By New Year’s Eve, you have to choose: the life you built abroad, or home.

The game is set between Singapore and New York, and the Singapore sequences draw on local settings and family dynamics. Players can customise gender identity and relationship type (straight or queer), with the story adapting to each choice. Merry Crisis promises over 12 hours of gameplay and is targeting Q4 2026 on PC, with a free extended demo already live on Steam.

Merry Crisis key art — Singapore route — Monsoon Games
Image courtesy of Monsoon Games

HellHeart Breaker (BattleBrew Productions) — Singapore on the Menu

BattleBrew Productions — the Singapore studio behind cooking RPG Cusineer — showed off their next project: HellHeart Breaker. The action game takes players to the Kappa Market, a supernatural food court where the specialities include cendol, you tiao, and durian mango sago. If a game has ever felt more unmistakably Singaporean in its DNA, we haven’t played it. HellHeart Breaker is targeting Q2 2027.

Hoa 2 (Skrollcat Studio) — The Ghibli-Esque Sequel Goes 3D

Skrollcat Studio’s original Hoa built a loyal following with its hand-painted art direction and meditative puzzle-platformer gameplay, drawing frequent comparisons to Studio Ghibli. Hoa 2 preserves that visual identity — the lush hand-painted aesthetic and gentle tone are still front and centre — but makes the move to full 3D environments. No firm release date was given at SEAGS 2026; the studio confirmed it is “coming soon.”

Hoa 2 screenshot — Skrollcat Studio's 3D sequel to the acclaimed puzzle platformer
Image courtesy of Skrollcat Studio

13Z: The Zodiac Trials (Mixed Realms) — Claim the 13th Position

Mixed Realms opened their 13Z: The Zodiac Trials reveal trailer with the line “12 walked this path before” — a nod to the Chinese zodiac as players compete to earn the elusive 13th zodiac spot. Details are still thin, but the trailer suggests an action title with mythological stakes. Mixed Realms is targeting Q4 2026.

Growing My Manhole (SylverDev) — Eat the Universe

SylverDev’s Growing My Manhole is a Q3 2026 roguelike built around progressive upgrades — specifically, consuming more and more of the universe. Unusual premise, potentially very satisfying loop. One to keep an eye on for fans of scale-climbing and incremental games.

The Wider SEAGS 2026 Lineup Is Worth a Watch Too

Beyond Singapore’s five entries, the full showcase was packed. Malaysian studio Metronomik showed a new story trailer for No Straight Roads 2. Passion Republic Games confirmed a 9 July release for the GigaBash: Ultraman Zero DLC. Filipino studio Polychroma Games unveiled Until Then: Afterimages, a DLC expansion for their acclaimed narrative adventure, releasing 18 June. Indonesian and Thai studios rounded out the bill with a strong mix of horror, cosy games, and brawlers.

The full showcase video — all 35 games — is on the SEA Games Showcase YouTube channel.

Last Words

Five Singapore studios on the same global stage at once is a meaningful moment for the local game development scene. From the deeply personal homecoming story of Merry Crisis to the local-food-fuelled spectacle of HellHeart Breaker, Singapore’s developers are making games with a clear sense of place. Keep these studios bookmarked — Q3 and Q4 2026 are shaping up to be busy.

Stay up to date with the latest in Singapore gaming via our Game News coverage on GameTrader.SG.

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UNDERTALE Symphony Adds Second Singapore Night on 22 September

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Singapore Undertale fans who missed out on the first show just got a second chance — UNDERTALE: The Determination Symphony World Tour has announced an additional Singapore performance on Tuesday, 22 September 2026, following the rapid sell-out of its first Singapore show. If you’ve been waiting for the right moment, this is it.

UNDERTALE: The Determination Symphony — 25-piece live orchestra performs the iconic game soundtrack
Image courtesy of UNDERTALE: The Determination Symphony

Two Nights in the Underground, Singapore

The tour’s Singapore leg now spans two consecutive evenings. The original show on Monday, 21 September 2026 was the first to go on sale, and tickets are running extremely low. The newly announced second night on Tuesday, 22 September 2026 was added specifically to meet the overwhelming demand from Singapore fans who couldn’t secure a seat for the first show.

Both performances are ticketed through SISTIC (event code: undertale0926). Given how quickly the first show moved, fans should check availability as soon as possible.

UNDERTALE Singapore seating map showing the newly added second show
Image courtesy of UNDERTALE: The Determination Symphony

What the Concert Is — and Why Singapore Fans Are Losing It

UNDERTALE: The Determination Symphony is not a DJ set or a recorded soundtrack — it is a full 25-piece live orchestra performing Toby Fox’s iconic score with new arrangements, while gameplay footage is projected on a large screen above the stage. Audiences journey through every memorable location from the game in sequence: the Ruins, Snowdin, Waterfall, Hotland, and finally New Home.

Toby Fox himself described the experience with characteristic brevity: “UNDERTALE is a game with a lot of music, it’s good when skilled professionals play the music and people listen to it.”

The concert is produced by SOHO Live, a production of Lambert Jackson Productions in partnership with Materia Music — the same team behind other acclaimed game-music live shows. The 2026 World Tour spans four continents, with Singapore being one of the few confirmed Asia stops alongside other regional dates.

How to Get Tickets for the Singapore Shows

Tickets for both Singapore performances are available via SISTIC. Venue details are listed on the SISTIC event page — check there for the confirmed location, seating categories, and pricing in SGD. You can also follow the official tour account @undertalesymph on Instagram for the latest updates.

For more events and pop-culture happenings in Singapore, keep an eye on GameTrader.SG.

Last words

Singapore gets two nights of UNDERTALE, and that alone tells you something about the fanbase here. Toby Fox’s soundtrack has been part of many local gamers’ lives for over a decade — the Ruins theme, Megalovania, Hopes and Dreams — and hearing them played live by a full orchestra is a completely different experience. Whether you’re a long-time fan or someone whose kid has been obsessed with Undertale for the past year, both shows are worth every dollar. The first night is nearly gone. The second was added today. Move fast.

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Summer 2026 Anime: Your Singapore Streaming Guide

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The summer 2026 anime season is looking unreasonably stacked. Ghost in the Shell gets a manga-faithful reboot by Science SARU, Bleach finally closes the book on the Thousand-Year Blood War, and — yes — there is now an official Sekiro anime dropping on Crunchyroll in September. With shows spread across Crunchyroll, Netflix, Prime Video and Disney+, Singapore fans have no excuse for an empty watchlist this July.

Sekiro: No Defeat | Official Trailer 2 | Crunchyroll — via Crunchyroll on YouTube

Sekiro Gets the Anime Treatment — Exclusively on Crunchyroll

FromSoftware’s 2019 action masterpiece Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is making its first leap into animation. Titled Sekiro: No Defeat, the series is fully hand-drawn 2D by Studio Qzil.la, directed by Kenichi Kutsuna with a screenplay by Takuya Sato and character designs by Takahiro Kishida. The production was developed in close collaboration with FromSoftware, adapting one of the game’s branching narrative paths into a single definitive storyline — so expect Wolf’s story to feel personal and complete rather than a loose game recap.

The anime premieres on 4 September 2026 exclusively on Crunchyroll worldwide (excluding Japan, China, Korea, Russia and Belarus), the same day Japan gets a limited theatrical run. Crunchyroll is fully available in Singapore. This is the first FromSoftware IP ever adapted to another on-screen medium, so it is kind of a big deal.

Ghost in the Shell Goes Back to the Manga — Prime Video, 7 July

The Ghost in the Shell 2026 anime by Science SARU — key visual showing Major Motoko Kusanagi
Image courtesy of Science SARU / Amazon Prime Video

Science SARU — the studio behind Dandadan, Devilman Crybaby and Scott Pilgrim Takes Off — is taking on Masamune Shirow’s original Ghost in the Shell manga. Directed by Mokochan (assistant director on Dan Da Dan) with scripts by EnJoe Toh, it is being billed as the most faithful adaptation of the source material the franchise has ever had, leaning into the manga’s goofier, more eccentric Kusanagi rather than the stoic icon of the 1995 film.

Before the global debut, the first two episodes will world-premiere at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in June. The full series launches on Prime Video on 7 July 2026. Amazon Prime Video is available in Singapore.

Bleach Ends — For Real This Time — Disney+, July

Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity key visual for the final season
Image courtesy of Pierrot / VIZ Media

Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity is the fourth and final cour, completing one of the “Big Three” shonen’s long-awaited animated finale. North American fans get a theatrical preview window — the first three episodes screen in select US cinemas from 25–29 June — before the full season hits streaming in July. For Singapore fans, Disney+ carries the TYBW series; check the Disney+ SG library for local availability and episode schedule.

The Rest of the Summer Watchlist

If three landmark shows were not enough, the rest of the summer 2026 slate is equally strong. Highlights:

  • Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 3 (Studio Bind) — Crunchyroll, 6 July. The acclaimed isekai continues Rudeus Greyrat’s emotional arc.
  • Sparks of Tomorrow (Kyoto Animation) — Netflix, 5 July. KyoAni’s brand-new steampunk original set in an alternate Japan where electricity was never discovered. KyoAni originals are always an event.
  • Goodbye, Lara (Kinema Citrus) — Crunchyroll, 5 July. A fantasy reimagining of The Little Mermaid with a Ghibli-esque visual style from the Made in Abyss studio.
  • Young Ladies Don’t Play Fighting Games (Diomedéa / Capcom) — Crunchyroll, 7 July. A Capcom collaboration that features actual Street Fighter 6 gameplay footage woven into the anime — tailor-made for GameTrader readers who just watched SF6’s Tifa DLC reveal last week.
  • Baki-Dou: The Invincible Samurai — Netflix, 18 June. Already here — the JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure of fighting anime returns with Musashi Miyamoto as the new challenger.
  • One Piece: Heroines (Toei Animation) — TBA, July. A spinoff focusing on Robin and Nami.

Your Summer 2026 SG Streaming Cheatsheet

Anime Platform (SG) Date
Baki-Dou: The Invincible Samurai Netflix 18 Jun
Goodbye, Lara Crunchyroll 5 Jul
Sparks of Tomorrow (KyoAni) Netflix 5 Jul
Mushoku Tensei Season 3 Crunchyroll 6 Jul
Ghost in the Shell (Science SARU) Prime Video 7 Jul
Young Ladies Don’t Play Fighting Games Crunchyroll 7 Jul
One Piece: Heroines TBA Jul
Bleach: TYBW – The Calamity Disney+ Jul
Sekiro: No Defeat Crunchyroll 4 Sep

All four platforms — Crunchyroll, Netflix, Prime Video and Disney+ — are available in Singapore. Streaming rights can vary by region; verify local libraries before subscribing.

Last words

Between a manga-accurate Ghost in the Shell cyberpunk noir, a hand-drawn Sengoku-era Sekiro odyssey and the long-awaited final swing of Ichigo’s Zanpakuto, Singapore anime fans are going to need to clear some calendar space from July onward. Keep it locked on GameTrader’s anime coverage for first-episode impressions and anything else worth talking about this summer.

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Xbox Showcase 2026: Persona 6 Drops, Gears Goes Exclusive

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The Xbox Games Showcase 2026 went live overnight, and Singapore gamers have a lot to unpack. From a decade-in-the-making Persona 6 world premiere to a surprise Gears of War console exclusive, here is everything that matters — and what you can actually play on Game Pass from Singapore.

Persona 6 — Teaser Trailer | XBOX Games Showcase 2026 — via XBOX on YouTube

Persona 6 Is Real — and Coming to Xbox Game Pass Day One

After years of leaks and false starts, Atlus finally confirmed Persona 6 at the Xbox Games Showcase 2026. P-STUDIO director Kazuhisa Wada described it as a bold, new standalone story blending heartfelt daily life with pulse-pounding supernatural adventure — Persona through and through, just brand new.

The teaser is deliberately cryptic: a graveyard full of headstones, a neon green colour scheme replacing Persona 5’s iconic red, and a logo. No release window, no characters, no setting. That green pivot alone set forums alight. Early trailer views hit roughly 146,000 within two hours of the showcase ending — the most-watched reveal of the night by a wide margin.

Where you can play it: Xbox Series X|S, PC (Xbox Game Pass day one), PS5, and Steam. Singapore subscribers on Game Pass are covered. This is the first mainline Persona entry since Persona 5 launched in 2016 — nearly a decade of waiting finally has an official answer.

Persona 4 Revival Also Confirmed — February 18, 2027

Atlus doubled down with a second reveal: Persona 4 Revival, an enhanced remake of the beloved 2008 PS2 RPG, confirmed for February 18, 2027 on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Game Pass. For fans who missed P4 Golden or want a freshly modernised Inaba before P6 arrives, this is the one to bookmark.

Mark your calendar: an official Persona 4 Revival Broadcast Livestream is set for June 18 at 4pm PT — that is June 19 at approximately 7am SGT — on the official Atlus West YouTube channel. Expect a full gameplay deep-dive.

Gears of War: E-Day Is a Console Exclusive — Xbox Only

Gears of War E-Day — Xbox Games Showcase 2026
Image courtesy of Xbox

The big exclusivity play of the night: Gears of War: E-Day, an origin story following a young Marcus Fenix and Dom Santiago on the day the Locust Horde emerged, is a console exclusive to Xbox Series X|S and PC. PS5 players will not be getting it.

It launches October 6, 2026 on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Game Pass. An open beta kicks off August 6, so Singapore Xbox subscribers can get hands-on well before launch. The Coalition built this as a prequel that works for both returning Gears veterans and newcomers — the first game in the series to lean into origin storytelling at this scale.

Halo Campaign Evolved — July 28, With Three New Missions

Halo: Campaign Evolved drops July 28, 2026 — with early access beginning July 23 for eligible Game Pass subscribers. Unlike Gears, this one is multiplatform: Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PlayStation. The launch package includes Operation: METEORITE, a set of three new campaign missions added on day one. It will be on Game Pass day one.

Fable, Spyro, Wo Long 2 and a Full 2027 Lineup

All games announced at Xbox Games Showcase 2026
Image courtesy of Xbox

Beyond the headline acts, the showcase confirmed a strong 2026–2027 slate:

  • Fable — February 23, 2027 (early access February 18). Hayley Atwell plays the villain Isabel; Jack of Blades returns. Xbox Series X|S, PC, cloud, Game Pass.
  • Spyro: A Realm Beyond — Spring 2027. The first all-new Spyro game in nearly 20 years, with true open-world dragon flight. Xbox, PC, Game Pass.
  • State of Decay 3 — 2027. Four-player co-op zombie survival open world on Xbox, PC, Game Pass, and PS5.
  • Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember — Early 2027. Team Ninja’s brutal action-RPG moves to an Eastern Han dynasty fantasy setting — a period with clear SEA gaming appeal. Xbox, PC, Game Pass.
  • Senua — 2027. Ninja Theory’s next chapter in the Hellblade universe, Xbox and PC exclusive.
  • Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse — October 15, 2026. Rose Belmont leads a new 2D action-exploration Castlevania. Xbox, PC, cloud.
  • Minecraft Dungeons II — September 29, 2026. Game Pass day one.
  • DOOM: The Dark Ages Revelations — July 7, 2026. A campaign expansion with the new Chain Spear weapon.
  • Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 — October 23, 2026. Includes a new DMZ extraction mode. Xbox, PC, Game Pass.

Play right now: Where Winds Meet, a free-to-play Wuxia open-world ARPG, went live on Xbox Series X|S and PC during the showcase. No wait required.

Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition Hardware

To mark Xbox’s 25th anniversary, Microsoft unveiled the Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition console in a translucent design that nods to the original Xbox’s aesthetic, paired with a matching Xbox Wireless Controller X25 Special Edition. Both are targeting November 2026 in select markets — no Singapore availability confirmed yet, but limited Xbox hardware has previously landed here through local retailers.

Last words

The showcase leaned heavily into Game Pass value, which works well for Singapore subscribers. The Atlus double-punch — Persona 4 Revival confirmed for early 2027, Persona 6 officially revealed after a decade — makes this one of the most significant gaming nights for local JRPG fans in years. Check our Game News section for ongoing coverage as release dates firm up, and keep an eye out for the Persona 4 Revival broadcast livestream on June 19 at 7am SGT.

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Xbox Games Showcase 2026: Your Singapore Watch Guide

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If you’re a Singapore gamer staying up late tonight, point your browser to YouTube.com/Xbox — the Xbox Games Showcase 2026 kicks off at 1am SGT on Monday, 8 June, followed immediately by the dedicated Gears of War: E-Day Direct. Between Halo finally coming to PlayStation and a Gears origin story running on Unreal Engine 5, there’s a lot on the table.

Xbox Games Showcase 2026: Singapore Watch Times

Xbox officially confirmed the event on Xbox Wire. Here’s when it hits for key time zones:

  • Singapore (SGT): Monday 8 June, 1:00am
  • Japan (JST): Monday 8 June, 2:00am
  • Australia (AEST): Monday 8 June, 3:00am
  • UK (BST): Sunday 7 June, 6:00pm

Streaming on YouTube.com/Xbox and Twitch.tv/Xbox in 4K60 — both are freely accessible in Singapore without a VPN or subscription. The Gears of War: E-Day Direct begins the moment the main Showcase wraps.

Gears of War: E-Day Direct — The Prequel We’ve Been Waiting For

Gears of War E-Day key art showing Marcus Fenix and Dom Santiago
Image courtesy of Xbox

Developed by The Coalition and People Can Fly, Gears of War: E-Day is the prequel that takes the saga back to the beginning — Emergence Day, the catastrophic moment 14 years before the original Gears of War when the Locust Horde first surfaced. You play as a young Marcus Fenix and Dom Santiago as Sera falls around them.

Built in Unreal Engine 5, the game boasts “over 100 times more environment and character detail” than Gears 5, with hardware-accelerated ray tracing, a new destruction system, and rebuilt gore mechanics. It’s confirmed for Xbox Series X|S and PC in 2026. Tonight’s Direct is expected to go deep on gameplay, story and release timing.

Gears of War: E-Day | Official Announce Trailer (In-Engine) — via XBOX on YouTube

Halo: Campaign Evolved — Finally Coming to PlayStation

Halo Campaign Evolved key art with Master Chief
Image courtesy of Xbox

This is the one Singapore’s large PlayStation base has been quietly hoping for. Halo: Campaign Evolved — a ground-up remake of Halo: Combat Evolved’s campaign by Halo Studios — is confirmed for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PlayStation 5. It’s the first time a mainline Halo game has ever launched on a Sony console, and cross-platform play and shared progression between Xbox, PC and PS5 are built in from day one.

What’s New in the Remake

Halo Campaign Evolved gameplay screenshot
Image courtesy of Xbox

Beyond the rebuilt HD visuals and remastered soundtrack, Halo Studios confirmed these additions over the original 2001 campaign:

  • 4-player online co-op (plus 2-player split-screen on consoles)
  • 3 new pre-campaign missions featuring Sergeant Avery Johnson
  • 9 additional weapons, including the Energy Sword and Battle Rifle
  • Enemy vehicle hijacking and a four-seat Warthog
  • “Dozens of Skulls” gameplay modifiers for randomised chaos

The game arrives in 2026 — a specific release date may be confirmed at tonight’s Showcase. It’s available to wishlist now on the Xbox, Steam, and PlayStation storefronts.

What Else Could Drop Tonight

Xbox hasn’t announced a full games list ahead of the show, but reliable leakers have pointed to several other titles making appearances — including Persona 6, State of Decay 3, and updates on other first-party Xbox titles. Take those as unconfirmed until the show airs. Check back here after the showcase for our full breakdown of everything announced.

You can also catch other gaming news from this week’s Summer Game Fest lineup on GameTrader.SG.

Last words

For Singapore gamers who’ve never owned an Xbox, Halo: Campaign Evolved coming to PS5 is arguably the biggest Xbox Showcase story in years — the iconic shooter finally lands on hardware most of us already own. Set your alarm or leave the stream open; the Gears of War: E-Day Direct should give us a proper first gameplay look at one of 2026’s most anticipated Xbox titles. We’ll be back with a full recap once the dust settles.

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Ubisoft Singapore Leads AC Black Flag Resynced — Out 9 July

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Singapore’s own Ubisoft studio is the lead developer behind one of 2026’s most anticipated action-adventure releases, and the wait is almost over. Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, Ubisoft’s first-ever ground-up remake, launches on 9 July 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC — and it was built right here in Singapore.

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced: Official Summer Game Fest Trailer — via Assassin's Creed on YouTube

What Is Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced?

This is not a remaster — Ubisoft is emphatic about that distinction. Black Flag Resynced has been rebuilt from scratch in the latest Anvil engine with zero code carried over from the original 2013 game. The result is a full reimagining of the beloved pirate adventure: ray-traced visuals, Dolby Atmos audio, seamless open-world environments with no loading screens, and a raft of new gameplay mechanics that bring the decade-old classic firmly into 2026.

The story follows pirate-assassin Edward Kenway across the Caribbean, with the original narrative intact and meaningfully expanded. Original voice actor Matt Ryan returns as Edward, while original writer Darby McDevitt has penned brand-new scenes for supporting characters — including a new chapter featuring Edward’s wife.

Ubisoft Singapore at the Helm

Edward Kenway overlooking the Caribbean in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced
Image courtesy of Ubisoft

For Singapore gamers, there is a genuine local-pride angle here. Ubisoft Singapore — a key collaborator on the naval systems of the original Black Flag — was chosen to lead the remake, and the studio has left its mark on the game’s biggest upgrades. Creative directors Richard Knight and Paul Fu have spoken about wanting to “reconnect with the heart of Black Flag”: building something faithful to the original while making it worthy of today’s hardware.

This is also the first ground-up remake in Ubisoft’s entire publishing history, making Black Flag Resynced a landmark release for the company — and, by extension, a major milestone for Ubisoft Singapore.

AC Black Flag Resynced: Combat, Stealth and Naval Overhaul

Combat and Stealth

The original game’s older, button-mashing combat has been replaced by a parry-driven system that rewards timing and delivers more visceral takedowns. Edward can now crouch at any time, opening up proper stealth routes mid-mission. A new Observe Mode lets players scan the environment, tag enemies, and track objectives — a quality-of-life feature the original Black Flag badly needed.

Tailing and eavesdropping missions, often the most frustrating sequences in the 2013 original, have been redesigned: getting spotted no longer triggers an instant mission fail, removing the rage-inducing hard restarts many players remember.

Naval Combat

Naval combat with the Jackdaw in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced
Image courtesy of Ubisoft

The Jackdaw has been given a full overhaul. New secondary weapons expand your options at sea, enemy ships now belong to factions with alliances and rivalries that affect how they behave in battle, and you can recruit three officers, each with unique abilities and dedicated side quests. Ten new sea shanties join the already legendary sailing soundtrack, and ship pets — cats and monkeys — add a welcome dose of character.

The showpiece of the naval rework is the dynamic weather system built by Ubisoft Singapore: storms now affect wave physics, wind direction, and enemy ship behaviour, ensuring no two sea battles play out the same way.

Editions, Pricing and Pre-orders

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced launches globally on 9 July 2026 across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (available via the Ubisoft Store, Epic Games Store, and Steam). Three editions are available at launch: Standard, Deluxe (with additional content), and Collector’s Edition. Pre-orders are live now — head to Ubisoft’s Singapore storefront for local pricing. The game is also included in Ubisoft+ on day one for subscribers.

Last Words

It is not often that a Singapore studio gets to lead a flagship AAA release of this scale. Ubisoft Singapore’s nautical expertise helped make the original Black Flag one of the most beloved games of its era — and with the remake, the team gets full credit for that legacy. For Singapore gamers, this is worth picking up on principle alone, but fortunately the rebuilt mechanics and modern visuals make it worth every dollar regardless of nostalgia. Mark 9 July in your calendar. Check out our other gaming news while you count down.

Game News

Attack on Titan 3 Announced — Full Saga Coming to PS5, Switch 2 and PC

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Koei Tecmo and developer Omega Force have officially announced Attack on Titan 3 — and for fans who have followed the franchise since Eren first set eyes on the Colossal Titan, this one is built to be the definitive game adaptation of the entire saga, start to finish.

What Is Attack on Titan 3?

Revealed at Summer Game Fest 2026 on 5 June, Attack on Titan 3 is described by Koei Tecmo as “the riveting culmination of the action game series,” covering the complete story of Attack on Titan — all four seasons — from the Survey Corps’ early struggles in Shiganshina all the way to the dramatic conclusion of the Rumbling arc. It is the first mainline entry in the series since Attack on Titan 2 in 2018, and Omega Force is framing it as the game that finally lets players experience the whole thing in one place.

Critically, the game will include new story content not found in the anime or manga — meaning even fans who know the ending beat-for-beat will have something fresh to discover. Koei Tecmo has not elaborated on what that content covers yet, but it is likely to expand on side characters and lore that the anime condensed.

Attack on Titan 3 key art showing Survey Corps members in action
Image courtesy of Koei Tecmo

Watch the Announce Trailer

A.O.T. 3 Announce Trailer — via KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD. on YouTube

Platforms and What’s New in the Gameplay

Attack on Titan 3 is confirmed for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. On the gameplay side, Omega Force has highlighted two things:

  • Combat against the Nine Titans for the first time — previous games focused on the standard giant Titans; this entry will put players up against the more powerful individual Titan shifters from the later arcs.
  • Upgraded omni-directional mobility (ODM) gear — the signature 3D movement system gets “acrobatic and intense” improvements, which should make aerial combat feel a significant step up from A.O.T. 2.
Attack on Titan 3 announce trailer screenshot
Image courtesy of Koei Tecmo

No pricing has been announced yet for any region. Players can keep an eye on the Steam page and PlayStation Store for Asia listings once those go live.

Mark Your Calendar — July 1 Scouting Report

Koei Tecmo has confirmed a dedicated reveal event called the “Scouting Report” on 1 July 2026, where more detailed gameplay information will be shared. The presentation will feature Japanese voice actors Yui Ishikawa (voice of Mikasa Ackermann) and Shiori Mikami (voice of Historia Reiss / Christa) as special guests. If you have been waiting for full gameplay footage, this is the date to set a reminder for.

The game is also expected to appear at Anime Expo 2026 (2–5 July, Los Angeles), which aligns neatly with the Scouting Report timing.

Last Words

For Singapore fans, this announcement lands especially well. Attack on Titan’s run — which ended with one of the most debated manga conclusions in recent memory — left plenty of unresolved feelings, and a game that lets you play through the Rumbling and its aftermath on your own terms is genuinely something. The Switch 2 version in particular is worth noting: for Singapore players who picked up Nintendo’s latest hardware, this could be one of the year’s major game news releases to watch.

No release window has been confirmed beyond the 2026 Scouting Report reveal. We will be covering all updates here at GameTrader.SG once Koei Tecmo drops more details on 1 July.