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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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Pokémon Champions Hits 10 Million Downloads — Claim Your Free Dragonite Before 31 August

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It took less than four months. Pokémon Champions, The Pokémon Company’s first dedicated online battle title, has now crossed 10 million cumulative downloads worldwide across Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, and mobile — and to thank players, the developers are handing out a free Pokémon that can Mega Evolve.

Pokémon Champions battle screen showing Gardevoir vs Hydreigon with move selection UI
Image courtesy of The Pokémon Company
Pokémon Champions | World Overview Trailer — via The Official Pokémon YouTube channel on YouTube

Free Dragonite and 100 Quick Coupons for Every Player

To mark the milestone, The Pokémon Company announced on 8 July 2026 that all players who log in and play Pokémon Champions by Monday, 31 August 2026 will receive:

  • Dragonite — the Dragon/Flying powerhouse, ready to battle immediately
  • 100 Quick Coupons — the in-game currency used to unlock moves and Power-Ups

Both rewards are delivered directly to your in-game mailbox. There is nothing to enter; simply log in on any platform before the deadline.

Dragonite using Hydro Pump in a Pokémon Champions stadium battle
Image courtesy of The Pokémon Company

Why the Dragonite Reward Is Worth Claiming

Dragonite is not just a participation trophy. Players who completed the Season 1 Battle Pass already have access to the Dragoninite stone, which lets Dragonite Mega Evolve into Mega Dragonite — one of the most versatile Mega Evolution forms added to the competitive format so far. If you skipped the Battle Pass, the free Dragonite still slots directly into ranked play without any extra grind.

Pokémon Champions team builder screen showing Arcanine stats and moveset
Image courtesy of The Pokémon Company

Singapore’s Stamp on the Milestone

The 10 million figure covers all platforms globally, and Singapore punched well above its weight in that number: when the mobile version launched on 17 June, Pokémon Champions shot to #1 on the Singapore App Store within hours. That chart position was a sign of just how much appetite there is here for a proper competitive Pokémon format on mobile — and it clearly contributed to the worldwide download pace.

The game already doubles as the official platform for Pokémon Video Game Championship (VGC) play, and The Pokémon Company hosts Monthly Challenge Series (MCS) tournaments in-app with Pokémon prizes every month. Singapore trainers have been competing seriously since the Switch launch in April, and the ranked ladder is live on both platforms.

Pokémon Champions post-battle ranked result screen showing Poké Ball Tier Rank 4
Image courtesy of The Pokémon Company

How to Download Pokémon Champions

The game is free to download on the Nintendo eShop (Switch and Switch 2) and on the App Store and Google Play. If you have not played before and want the free Dragonite, just download, log in, and check your mailbox — the reward unlocks without any additional steps.

Check your in-game mailbox before the 31 August 2026 deadline. That is your only window to grab one of the most in-demand Dragon-types in the current competitive format for free. More details on the current season’s events are on the official Pokémon Champions news page. For a guide to everything happening in Game News this week, stay with GameTrader.

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AC Black Flag Resynced Hits 2 Million Sales in One Day

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Ubisoft’s Singapore-led remake of the beloved pirate adventure has made a stunning commercial debut: Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced sold 2 million copies within its first 24 hours of release, making it the fastest-selling entry in the AC franchise in over a decade. The official milestone was confirmed by Ubisoft on 10 July — one day after the game launched on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

As we covered at launch, Black Flag Resynced is a ground-up remake developed primarily by Ubisoft Singapore — the studio with deeper roots in the Caribbean than anyone, having contributed to the original 2013 Black Flag’s ocean simulation and then spent a decade on the ill-fated Skull and Bones. Their full-circle moment has now also become a commercial one.

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced — Edward Kenway overlooking a Caribbean harbour
Image courtesy of Ubisoft

Record Steam Numbers for Assassin’s Creed

On Steam alone, Resynced peaked at 99,451 concurrent players on launch day — the highest ever recorded for any Assassin’s Creed title on the platform, surpassing even Assassin’s Creed Shadows. It also topped Twitch on July 9 by viewer count.

Critics backed up the player enthusiasm. Resynced sits at 85% on OpenCritic and 84% on Metacritic, making it the best-reviewed AC game since the original Black Flag — the very game it remakes. Ubisoft Singapore rebuilt the entire experience from scratch in the Anvil engine, with zero code carried over from the 2013 version.

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced: Official Game Overview Trailer — via Assassin’s Creed on YouTube

A Rare Moment of Transparency from Ubisoft

Ubisoft disclosing concrete sales numbers is itself notable. The company stopped publishing unit-sales figures years ago, making this the first time it has shared a specific number for an AC game since the original Black Flag sold over 11 million copies back in 2013. Whether intentional PR or a sign of renewed confidence, the disclosure reflects just how strong a launch this has been.

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced — Edward Kenway at the Jackdaw's helm
Image courtesy of Ubisoft

The Microtransaction Caveat

The launch has not been entirely smooth. Steam user reviews have landed at Mixed, with a significant number of players unhappy about optional microtransactions bolted onto what is a premium-priced title. Ubisoft has defended the base game as “the full, complete experience” with the paid add-ons sitting outside the core campaign — but the pushback is real, and Singapore players who have already bought into the game report that the optional DLC does not affect the story.

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced — Edward diving through a coral reef wreck
Image courtesy of Ubisoft

Still Worth It for Singapore Players?

The critical consensus and commercial result suggest yes — and the Ubisoft Singapore angle makes it meaningful locally. Few games this generation carry a “Made in Singapore” stamp as prominently as this one, and the studio’s work has clearly resonated globally. If you have been on the fence, AC Black Flag Resynced is available now on Steam and at local game retailers and electronics chains.

For more game news, check out the latest on our game news page.

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Honkai: Star Rail 4.4 — Gilgamesh Is FREE in the Second Fate/stay night Collab

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The next major Honkai: Star Rail update has a date and a headline: Version 4.4 “In Ravages Does the Whistle Sound” launches on 15 July 2026, and it brings something the Fate franchise fanbase has been waiting for — the second Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] collaboration, starring Rin Tohsaka and a completely free Gilgamesh. Whether you are a Star Rail veteran or a Fate fan who has been circling the game since the first collab, this one is worth your attention.

Version 4.4 Trailer: “In Ravages Does the Whistle Sound” — via Honkai: Star Rail on YouTube

Version 4.4 Launches 15 July — Two Phases, One Big Collab

Version 4.4 rolls out in two phases. Phase 1 begins on 15 July with the debut of Himeko Nova alongside reruns for Sparxie, Dan Heng • Permansor Terrae, and Evernight. Phase 2 opens on 24 July and is where the Fate collab Part 2 begins: Rin Tohsaka’s limited banner goes live and Gilgamesh becomes claimable for free. The full version runs until 25 August 2026.

Honkai: Star Rail is available on iOS, Android, and PC globally — Singapore players access the same global server, so all content and timings are identical regardless of region.

Himeko Nova — Himeko Returns as a 5-Star Fire Erudition DPS

Himeko Nova official splash art in Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.4
Image courtesy of HoYoverse

Phase 1 centres on Himeko Nova, an alternate 5-star form of the beloved Astral Express crew member. Nova follows the Path of Erudition and wields Fire, repositioning Himeko as a dedicated ultimate-focused damage dealer with mech synergy. Her banner runs for the entire 40-day version — both Phase 1 and Phase 2 — making her one of the longer-window banners in recent memory, which is useful for Trailblazers who want to save for the Fate collab units and still consider pulling for her.

The version also raises the Currency Wars level cap to 170 and introduces a new weekly boss, Lord Ravager Asat Pramad, who plays a key role in the 4.4 main story.

The Second Fate/stay night Collab — Rin Tohsaka and a FREE Gilgamesh on 24 July

Honkai: Star Rail x Fate collaboration — free character selection between Gilgamesh and Archer
Image courtesy of HoYoverse

The big headline: Gilgamesh — the King of Heroes himself — is available for free to every player during Version 4.4’s Fate collab event. He joins as a 5-star Lightning-element Destruction character whose kit revolves around his Noble Phantasm, Gate of Babylon. Each time an ally takes an action in combat, Gilgamesh accumulates “Interest”, regenerates Energy, and eventually unlocks a barrage of multi-hit damage through his Skill. Players who participated in Fate Collab Part 1 will also be able to choose between Gilgamesh and Archer as their free copy.

The limited-banner character for this phase is Rin Tohsaka, a 5-star Quantum-element Erudition unit. Rin builds “Gem Energy” through combat, then spends it to fire multiple additional instances of damage at a random target, giving her a playstyle that synergises tightly with Archer from the first collab. Her banner, “The Gem Coursing in Red”, opens 24 July and has no fixed end date — consistent with the format of the first Fate collab’s banners.

Gilgamesh’s signature Light Cone is also available free at 200 cumulative rolls on any banner during the event period.

New Story: Planarcadia on the Brink and the Lord Ravager

Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.4 story cinematic battle scene
Image courtesy of HoYoverse

On the story front, Version 4.4 deepens the Planarcadia arc. The Trailblazer confronts Lord Ravager Asat Pramad, a newly-unlocked weekly boss, as Planarcadia faces what the trailer describes as a crisis threatening its very survival. The version title — “In Ravages Does the Whistle Sound” — suggests something a lot darker than recent content, and judging by the trailer’s imagery it looks like a memorable narrative chapter. The Fate collab story event, “Holy Grail War: The Second”, runs in parallel with a Fate-exclusive bond system added alongside it.

Version 4.4 “In Ravages Does the Whistle Sound” goes live on 15 July 2026, with the Fate collab and Rin Tohsaka’s banner opening on 24 July. Check the Game News section for further coverage as the version approaches.

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The Blood of Dawnwalker Launches 3 September — Ex-Witcher 3 Director’s Dark RPG

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The Blood of Dawnwalker — the debut dark fantasy RPG from Rebel Wolves, a studio co-founded by Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, director of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — lands on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC on 3 September 2026. Published by Bandai Namco Entertainment and built on Unreal Engine 5, it has been quietly shaping up as one of the most intriguing action RPGs of the year, and Singapore players should have global-launch access from day one.

What Is The Blood of Dawnwalker?

The Blood of Dawnwalker — Official Gameplay Trailer, via IGN on YouTube

You play as Coen, a young man cursed after being bitten by the vampire lord Brencis, who rules the mountain valley of Vale Sangora in an alternative 14th-century Carpathian Mountains during the Black Death. Brencis has Coen’s family captive. The goal: free them before 30 in-game days run out.

That countdown is not just a story device — every skill you learn, every ruin you explore, every side quest you take burns from the clock. Rebel Wolves calls the structure a narrative sandbox: you can tackle Vale Sangora’s regions in any order, make branching dialogue choices that change what NPCs share with you, and still reach a self-contained ending every playthrough.

Human by Day, Predator by Night

Coen faces a monstrous undead enemy in directional sword combat during daylight
Image courtesy of Rebel Wolves / Bandai Namco Entertainment

The day/night cycle is central to how The Blood of Dawnwalker plays. By day Coen fights as a mortal: a directional sword combat system rewards matching your inputs to the attack angle to conserve stamina, while ignoring the system drains you fast. It is methodical, punishing, and grounded.

At night the vampire half takes over. Coen gains Shadowstep — a teleport-dash that repositions him instantly — plus wall-crawling for verticality, and blood-drain attacks that simultaneously hurt enemies and restore his health. The shift in speed and aggression between the two modes gives the gameplay a rhythm that sets it apart from typical action RPGs.

Brencis, the Villain — and a Self-Contained Story

Vampire lord Brencis — the ancient, pale antagonist of The Blood of Dawnwalker
Image courtesy of Rebel Wolves / Bandai Namco Entertainment

Brencis is the ancient vampire lord who rules Vale Sangora and controls Coen’s family — the pressure behind every decision you make. He is not a background threat; the 30-day timer exists because of him, and his defeat (or survival) shapes the ending.

Rebel Wolves has been clear that this is a complete, standalone story. Game Director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz confirmed in the official Bandai Namco announcement: “Each installment in the series will be a standalone game with its own story, without narrative cliffhangers, unresolved plot threads, or time travel ideas.” A separate CGI teaser hints that future Dawnwalker Saga entries will jump to different centuries and settings, but the first game wraps its own arc fully.

Editions and Pre-Order Details

The Blood of Dawnwalker Collector's Edition contents — PureArts Coen figurine, steelbook, world map and world compendium
Image courtesy of Rebel Wolves / Bandai Namco Entertainment

Four editions are available:

  • Standard — base game on all three platforms
  • Eclipse Edition — adds a digital World Compendium, game soundtrack, and comic book
  • Day One Edition — physical only; includes the game, a steelbook, and a 13”×16” world map
  • Collector’s Edition — all Day One Edition contents plus a 9-inch Coen figurine by PureArts and a 60-page hardcover World Compendium

Pre-ordering any edition unlocks the Sangoran Wayfarer’s Armor Set as an early-unlock — it can also be obtained in-game later.

What Singapore PS5 and PC Players Should Know

Coen and a female companion share a narrative moment by firelight in The Blood of Dawnwalker
Image courtesy of Rebel Wolves / Bandai Namco Entertainment

The Blood of Dawnwalker is a global release from Bandai Namco, so Singapore PS5 and PC gamers should be able to grab it at launch on 3 September. Bandai Namco titles typically land at major game retailers and electronics chains here at or near the global date. An SGD retail price has not been confirmed at the time of writing — check the official Dawnwalker site and local storefronts as launch approaches.

For RPG fans who loved the narrative depth of The Witcher 3 or the demanding combat of Elden Ring, this is a September to watch. It lands a week before Tokyo Game Show 2026, making it one of the last big releases before the convention season kicks off. Keep an eye on our Game News section for pricing updates as they come in.

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Darwin’s Game Gets a Live-Action Film — Opening in Japan 12 March 2027

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The deadly smartphone game is making the leap from manga panels to the cinema screen. Toei and Amazon Content Services have announced a live-action Darwin’s Game film, with a Japanese theatrical release set for 12 March 2027 and the full main cast and first teaser dropping simultaneously.

A High-Powered Cast Steps into the Game

Leading the film is Taishi Nakagawa as Kaname, the protagonist who downloads what looks like a normal mobile game and discovers the battles it stages are lethally real. For the film, Kaname has been reimagined as a university student rather than a high-schooler, sharpening the stakes slightly.

Taishi Nakagawa as Kaname in Darwin's Game live-action movie, wielding the Hinokagutchi fire Sigil
Image courtesy of TOEI COMPANY, LTD.

Rounding out the main cast: Koki, as Shuka (the chain-wielding Queen of Thorns), Mei Hata as Rein, Fuju Kamio as Ryuji, and Koji Yamamoto as Hiiragi. The teaser visual gives each character their own panel — a neat echo of the game-lobby format in the source material — and the ensemble looks ready for a fight.

Watch the Official Teaser

Darwin’s Game official teaser trailer — via 東映映画チャンネル (Toei Movie Channel) on YouTube (Japanese)

What Is Darwin’s Game?

Darwin’s Game is a survival-action manga by FLIPFLOPs, serialised in Bessatsu Shonen Champion (Akita Shoten) from 2012 to 2023 across 30 volumes and clocking over 10 million copies in circulation. The premise: a college student downloads a smartphone game and discovers the duels it sets up are real, each player wielding a supernatural ability — a Sigil — that manifests differently for everyone. It sits comfortably alongside Sword Art Online and Kaiji in the deadly-game subgenre that has always had a strong following in Southeast Asia.

A 12-episode anime adaptation aired in early 2020 and is available on Netflix, so fans who missed it then have a clean way to catch up before the movie arrives.

The Team Behind the Camera

Koki as Shuka with her chain Sigil in Darwin's Game live-action movie character poster
Image courtesy of TOEI COMPANY, LTD.

Director Fumihiko Sori is best known internationally for the live-action Fullmetal Alchemist films, and has confirmed the production will rely heavily on VFX — fitting, given the outlandish Sigil powers on display in the teaser. The screenplay is co-written by Sori and Hayato Miura.

The co-production between Amazon Content Services LLC and TOEI COMPANY, LTD. is worth watching from a Singapore perspective. International streaming distribution has not been confirmed yet, but Amazon’s involvement hints that wider availability beyond Japan theatrical could follow. For now the confirmed date is the 12 March 2027 Japanese theatrical release. Follow the film at @darwinsgame_mov on X and check our anime and manga coverage for any streaming news.

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Palworld 1.0 Is Out Now — Sky Islands, Wing Pack Flight and PvP Mode Go Live

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After more than two years in Early Access, Palworld by Pocketpair has officially launched as Version 1.0 — and it is live right now on Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Game Pass, and Mac. This is the game’s biggest single update, adding new regions, a flight mechanic, expanded combat systems, and a full PvP mode.

Palworld 1.0 — open-world base building and Pal combat
Image courtesy of Pocketpair

World Tree and Sky Islands — Palworld’s New Endgame

The showpiece of Palworld 1.0 is the World Tree endgame zone, a massive new area that brings the main story to a close and serves as the gateway to the floating Sky Islands high above Palpagos. The Sky Islands introduce fresh biomes, new Pals to discover, and a level of vertical exploration that the base game never offered. Getting around up there requires the new Wing Pack — a dedicated gear slot that lets your character glide and fly freely, without taking up a Pal team slot. Some weapons reportedly support aerial combat while using it.

Palworld Sky Islands — floating biomes above Palpagos
Image courtesy of Pocketpair

Weapon-Transforming Pals, PvP, and a Breeding Overhaul

New Pals in 1.0 include a reported “sword-eel-type Pal” that physically transforms into a wieldable blade mid-combat — the kind of creative creature design that made Palworld go viral in the first place. Alongside new Pals, Pocketpair has added a dedicated PvP mode where players can battle each other using weapons, mounts, and Pals. Advanced breeders get Genetic Recombination, a new system for fine-tuning Pal traits and performing legendary Pal fusions.

Palworld 1.0 combat with new Pals and weapons
Image courtesy of Pocketpair
Palworld 1.0 Official Launch Trailer — via Pocketpair Palworld on YouTube

No Price Hike — What It Costs on Steam, PS5, and Game Pass

Pocketpair had originally floated the idea of increasing the price at 1.0, but confirmed ahead of launch that the game would keep its existing price as a thank-you to the Early Access community. On Steam, Palworld is currently S$18.20 (30% off its regular S$26.00 — check Steam for the current price as sales windows can shift). The game is also included with Xbox Game Pass at no extra cost. PS5 and Xbox buyers can find it on the PlayStation Store and Microsoft Store respectively at their regional pricing.

Existing Early Access owners on Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation receive the 1.0 update for free. Your saves carry over, though Pocketpair recommends starting fresh to experience the reworked systems fully.

Palworld 1.0 — base building and crafting systems
Image courtesy of Pocketpair

Palworld launched in January 2024 and became one of the fastest-selling games in Steam history, breaking two million concurrent players in its first week. Whether 1.0 pulls back lapsed players or wins over a fresh audience on PS5 and Mac, it is a notable moment for a game that went from viral phenomenon to a genuine full release — all without the Nintendo lawsuit ending things early. Keep up with the latest at our Game News section.

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Digimon UP: Free Monster-Raising RPG Drops 15 July

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Your next Digimon partner is five days away. Digimon UP, a free-to-play monster-raising RPG from Bandai Namco Entertainment, launches globally on 15 July 2026 for iOS and Android — and the 1,000,000-pre-registration milestone has already been hit, meaning everyone who downloads the game gets Taichi Yagami and Agumon from the classic Digimon Adventure series as a free reward from day one.

【DIGIMON UP】 Coming Soon 2026! Teaser Trailer — via Bandai Namco Entertainment Mobile Games on YouTube
Digimon UP gameplay screenshot showing the pixel art monster-raising interface
Image courtesy of Bandai Namco Entertainment

Choose Your Starter from 15 Rookie Digimon

When you first boot up Digimon UP, you create a custom Tamer avatar and then select your first Partner Digimon from 15 Rookie-level options. The game has confirmed 24 Digimon with new pixel-art designs across the roster — a mix of fan favourites spanning multiple generations of the franchise, from the original Digimon Adventure crew to later series. Agumon, Gabumon, Guilmon, Veemon, Renamon, Terriermon, and Gatomon are all in, alongside less-expected picks like Bakemon, Numemon, and Gekkomon.

Gabumon training scene in Digimon UP pixel art style
Image courtesy of Bandai Namco Entertainment

Raise from Digi Egg All the Way to Mega

The core loop follows the original Digimon virtual-pet spirit: your Partner hatches from a Digi Egg and you feed it, train it, and keep it fighting through Digivolution stages — In-Training, Rookie, Champion, Ultimate, and finally Mega. Feeding uses Digi-Meat, which gives random stat boosts, while each training activity targets specific attributes. The game also has a Support Digimon system that layers additional fan-favourite creatures alongside your main Partner without replacing them, giving you more flexibility in how you build your team.

Equippable skill cards add another dimension to battles, and the game references integration with physical Digivice devices and the Digimon Trading Card Game — though the specifics of how those mechanics work in-game have not yet been detailed by Bandai Namco.

Digimon UP combat sequence with pixel art Digimon battling
Image courtesy of Bandai Namco Entertainment

Pre-Registration Milestone Means Free Tai and Agumon

The community crossed the 1,000,000 pre-registration mark before launch, which unlocks the top reward tier. Anyone who downloads Digimon UP on day one or later will receive Taichi Yagami and Agumon from Digimon Adventure as Support characters — no additional purchase needed. Earlier milestone rewards including Bits, Summon Tickets, and Numemon as a free partner are also stacking up for all players at launch.

Digimon UP battle scene showing two Digimon facing off in pixel art
Image courtesy of Bandai Namco Entertainment

Playing Digimon UP in Singapore

Digimon UP is free to download on the App Store and Google Play globally — Singapore should be part of the main 15 July rollout, but check your regional app store if the game is not appearing on launch day as some regions are on a 28 July schedule. The game includes in-game currency (DigiEmeralds) for premium purchases, but the base experience and all the Digimon on the standard roster are free.

For fans who grew up watching Digimon Adventure on weekend mornings in Singapore, the pixel-art aesthetic and partner-raising loop feel like a deliberate love letter to the original virtual-pet era. Keep an eye on the GameTrader.SG game news page for coverage once the servers go live.

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Apex Legends × Cyberpunk Event Starts 14 July — Night City, Edgerunners Skins and Skippy

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Night City is landing in the Outlands on 14 July 2026. Respawn Entertainment and CD PROJEKT RED have announced the Apex Legends × Cyberpunk Event, bringing a full Night City makeover to E-District, two new Cyberware gameplay mods, and a roster of skins pulled straight from Cyberpunk 2077 and the beloved Cyberpunk: Edgerunners anime. The event runs from 14 July to 4 August 2026 and is free to play on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.

Apex Legends x Cyberpunk Event Trailer — via Apex Legends on YouTube

Night City Takes Over E-District on 14 July

E-District — the neon-soaked map introduced to Apex Legends last year — is getting a full Night City facelift for the event. Towering Arasaka billboards, holographic koi drifting through the skyline, glitched-out corpo signage and the Wildcard game mode label plastered across the skyline all point to one thing: Night City is the vibe, and it lands exactly as described in the official Cyberpunk announcement. The themed redesign applies specifically to E-District during the event window.

Apex Legends Lucy (Axle skin) using Blackwall Breach in the Night City E-District
Image courtesy of Electronic Arts / Respawn Entertainment

Cyberware Mods Change the Way You Fight

The headline gameplay addition is the Wildcard limited-time mode, which drops two Cyberware mods onto every player:

  • Sandevistan — directional dashes that also recharge your shields. You can chain two dashes before touching the ground, making it ideal for closing gaps or breaking out of a tight corner. Edgerunners fans will recognise this one immediately.
  • Blackwall Breach — lets you phase into the Net to reposition, then release an EMP burst that damages shields and reveals enemy locations. A repositioning tool and a scanner in one.

Overuse your cyberware and you risk Cyberpsychosis — you transform into a melee-only berserker with no weapons or abilities, but boosted speed and damage. It’s a risk-reward layer that adds genuine tension to fights and keeps the Cyberpunk fiction intact in a way that feels earned rather than cosmetic.

Eight Legend Skins from Cyberpunk 2077 and Edgerunners

The collab brings eight Legend skins, each mapping a Cyberpunk character to an Apex Legend. The full set of six confirmed skins shown in the official press kit pairs the Edgerunners crew with the Apex roster:

  • David Martinez (Edgerunners) → Sparrow skin
  • Lucy (Edgerunners) → Aksel skin
  • Rebecca (Edgerunners) → Rampart skin
  • Royce (Cyberpunk 2077) → Gibraltar skin
  • Lizzy Wizzy (Cyberpunk 2077) → Ash skin
  • Panam (Cyberpunk 2077) → Loba skin

Lifeline and Crypto also receive skins from the Cyberpunk universe, bringing the Legend skin count to eight. Each skin is priced at 2,150 Apex Coins in the in-game store. Eight weapon skins — for the Wingman, Charge Rifle, Mastiff, L-STAR, P2020, RE-45, R-301, and Kraber — are also part of the Cyberpunk Collection available from 14 July to 18 August.

Apex Legends Cyberpunk event skins lineup — David Martinez, Lucy, Rebecca, Royce, Lizzy Wizzy, Panam
Image courtesy of Electronic Arts / Respawn Entertainment

Skippy Returns as a Mythic Alternator

For Cyberpunk 2077 veterans, the standout cosmetic is the return of Skippy — this time as a Mythic Alternator. The AI-talking gun appears with its two signature modes: Puppy Loving Pacifist and Stone Cold Killer, and it will comment on your gameplay just as it did in Night City. If you played Cyberpunk 2077 and kept Skippy, you know why this one lands differently than a generic weapon skin.

Apex Legends Night City E-District map overview with Arasaka billboards and Wildcard branding
Image courtesy of Electronic Arts / Respawn Entertainment

Free Rewards and How to Earn Them

Not everything costs Apex Coins. During the event, completing challenges earns you Eddies — the in-universe Night City currency — which can be spent in the event Reward Shop. Free earnable items include an Epic Valkyrie skin (Arasaka Flight Protocol) and an Epic Mirage skin (Kang-Tao Specter), plus Battle Pass stars and additional cosmetics. The Reward Shop runs the duration of the event, so there’s no rush to grind it all in a single session.

Youtooz is also releasing limited-edition Nessie plushies in Lucy and Rebecca variants, available for pre-order from 15 July to 18 August for the collectors in the room.

For Singapore players: Apex Legends is free to play on Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S with no region restrictions. The Cyberpunk collection is available in the in-game store from 14 July. If you played Cyberpunk: Edgerunners on Netflix and have been waiting for David and Lucy to show up somewhere playable — this is that moment. Catch more game news here.

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Xbox Game Pass July 2026: Gears of War Reloaded Is Live Today

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Singapore Xbox and PC Game Pass subscribers have a good reason to boot up their console today: Gears of War: Reloaded — a full remaster of the 2006 classic — just dropped into the library, and it is only the start of a stacked July wave.

Gears of War: Reloaded — soldier takes cover as a Locust creature emerges from the street
Image courtesy of Xbox Game Studios

Gears of War: Reloaded — The Definitive Package, Available Now

The Coalition rebuilt the original Gears of War in Unreal Engine, and the results are immediately obvious: 4K resolution, up to 120fps, and visuals that hold up next to modern releases. Every piece of post-launch content is bundled in — the bonus campaign act that never shipped in the original retail box, every multiplayer map, and all cosmetic DLC. Cross-play and cross-progression are included, so Game Pass Ultimate and Premium subscribers can move freely between Xbox Series X|S, PC, and cloud without losing saves or progress.

The game has expanded its tier coverage as well: Gears of War: Reloaded is now part of Game Pass Premium (it previously required Ultimate or PC Game Pass), bringing it within reach of more subscribers in Singapore and across Southeast Asia.

Gears of War: Reloaded | Official Trailer — via Gears of War on YouTube

Why the Timing Matters: E-Day Is Coming 6 October

Gears of War: Reloaded — first-person view of an abandoned ruined hall lit by firelight
Image courtesy of Xbox Game Studios

Microsoft’s scheduling is deliberate. Gears of War: E-Day, a prequel set on Emergence Day — the moment the Locust Horde first erupted from underground and overwhelmed Sera — launches on 6 October 2026, also day-one on Game Pass. The game puts players in the boots of a younger Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago fourteen years before the events of the original.

With Reloaded on Game Pass now, there are roughly three months to experience where the series begins before E-Day rewinds the clock to its origins. For anyone who missed Gears the first time around — or wants a refresher before October — this is a well-timed on-ramp.

The Full July Wave: What Else Is Coming

Gears of War: Reloaded — soldier surveys an overgrown ruined building exterior
Image courtesy of Xbox Game Studios

Beyond Gears, July brings a strong assortment of titles across genres:

  • Gears of War: Reloaded — Cloud, Series X|S, Handheld, PC | Premium / Ultimate / PC Pass | Available now (9 July)
  • Palworld 1.0 — Cloud, Console, PC | Ultimate / Premium / PC Pass | 10 July (full 1.0 release)
  • Ascend to Zero — Cloud, Series X|S, PC | Day-one on Game Pass | 13 July
  • Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 — Cloud, Console, PC | Ultimate / Premium / PC Pass | 21 July
  • The Planet Crafter — Cloud, Series X|S, PC (online co-op) | Ultimate / Premium / PC Pass | 21 July
  • Tamashika (9 July), Mavrix by Matt Jones (16 July), FixForce (17 July), Fogpiercer / PC (17 July)

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 arriving on 21 July is the other headline: the beloved HD remake of the two most iconic skateboarding games, rebuilt with the full pro-skater roster, all original levels, and the classic trick system — one of the best-reviewed remakes of the last decade, and now free with your subscription.

All of the above are available in Singapore on the corresponding Game Pass tiers. For a wider look at what is hitting stores and services this month, check our game news feed.