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Aniimo Launches 16 September Free — Catch 200+ Creatures on PS5, PC and Mobile

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Singapore gamers who love catching, raising, and battling creatures have a big date to circle: 16 September 2026. That is when Aniimo, the free-to-play creature-catching open-world RPG from Pawprint Studio, launches globally on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (via Steam, Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store). The mobile version follows a week later on 23 September for iOS and Android.

With more than 28 million pre-registrations worldwide, Aniimo is one of the most-anticipated creature-collecting games since Pokémon Legends: Z-A — and it is free to download from day one.

Aniimo | Launch Date Announcement — via Aniimo on YouTube

Explore the Continent of Idyll and Build Your Aniimo Team

Set on the sprawling continent of Idyll, Aniimo puts players in an open world teeming with over 200 unique creature types. Weather, time of day, and terrain all affect where and when specific Aniimo appear, so exploration is always rewarding. Capture them using Aniipods, raise them, and assemble a party you can take into battle or show off to the community.

Aniimo open world exploration on Idyll continent
Image courtesy of Pawprint Studio

The Twining System — See Idyll Through New Eyes

Aniimo’s headline mechanic is Twining: players can literally merge with a caught Aniimo, experiencing the world from that creature’s perspective and using its abilities in real time. Glide over cliffs as a winged beast, burrow underground as a tunnelling creature, or dive into rivers with an aquatic companion. It is a traversal and puzzle-solving system that sets the game apart from most creature-collectors.

Aniimo Twining mechanic — merging with a creature
Image courtesy of Pawprint Studio

Multiplayer: Egg Heist and Cross-Platform Co-Op

Beyond the solo adventure, Aniimo ships with cross-platform multiplayer from launch. The signature mode is Egg Heist, a 3-player PvEvP challenge where teams race to collect eggs scattered across a shared map while fending off rival squads and wild Aniimo. There are also co-op PvE zones where players can hunt rare Aniimo together. Because the game is cross-platform at launch, you can team up with friends on PS5, PC, or mobile in the same session.

Aniimo Egg Heist multiplayer mode
Image courtesy of Pawprint Studio

Homeland Customisation and Paid Editions

Each player gets a personal Homeland — an RV-style base that can be parked in multiplayer zones. Farm crops, decorate your space, and show it off to other players passing through. It is a chill counterpoint to the creature-catching action.

The base game is free, but PlayStation Store and Xbox Store are also offering two premium editions for those who want a head start:

  • Advanced Edition — US$9.99: includes exclusive accessories and a battle pass bundle
  • Collector’s Edition — US$19.99: larger bundle with exclusive in-game cosmetics and items

No SGD pricing has been confirmed yet for the premium editions — check the PlayStation Store or Steam closer to launch for local currency rates.

Aniimo Homeland customisation base camp
Image courtesy of Pawprint Studio

When and Where to Get It in Singapore

Aniimo is a global free-to-play launch, which means Singapore gamers can download it from day one on 16 September with no region barriers. Grab it from the Steam page, the PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, or Epic Games Store on PC; mobile pre-registration is open now on the App Store and Google Play. The game supports English, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Indonesian, and Thai, among other languages.

If 28 million pre-registrations are any indication, the servers on launch day are going to be busy — worth pre-loading ahead of time. For more game releases hitting Singapore this month, keep an eye on the blog.

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ANOMALITH: Demo Out Now on Steam, Full Release October 29

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If you’re looking for something creepy to play this weekend, FuRyu has you covered: a free demo for their upcoming survival horror ANOMALITH is live on Steam right now. The full game drops October 29, 2026 on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC — and the creative team behind it is turning heads.

ANOMALITH gameplay screenshot — exploring a distorted Otherworld
Image courtesy of FuRyu

Spatial Anomalies and a Ten-Year Coma

ANOMALITH is set in an alternate version of Japan — timestamped simply as “19**” — where spatial distortions called Otherworlds have started tearing holes in reality across the country. You play as Reona Minazuki, an investigator who wakes from a decade-long coma inside one of these zones (known as the Sarcophagus) with a newly awakened ability to sense and move through these warped spaces.

The driving motivation is personal: Reona’s searching for a friend who went missing inside an Otherworld. The story is penned by Romeo Tanaka — best known internationally as the creator of Humanity Has Declined — lending the script a darkly absurdist flavour that fits the premise well.

ANOMALITH – Announcement Trailer — via Game Channel by フリュー on YouTube

The Elden Ring Composer Is Writing the Music

The headline name for many Singapore gamers will be Yuka Kitamura, the composer responsible for some of the most memorable boss themes in Elden Ring, Sekiro, Bloodborne and Dark Souls III. Her presence here signals genuine production ambition — not the kind of game you casually drop her on.

Rounding out the team: character designs are handled by MON (whose work appeared in NisiOisin’s Legends series), while development sits with Winning Entertainment Group, the studio formerly known as Natsume Atari.

ANOMALITH — inside a twisted Otherworld zone
Image courtesy of FuRyu

Survival TPS in Liminal Spaces

Gameplay mixes third-person shooting and melee combat with survival-focused resource management. The visual setting leans into Showa-era retro aesthetics — think cramped corridors, flickering fluorescent lights and architecture that shouldn’t be able to exist — filtered through the uncanny geometry of liminal spaces. It’s a look that should appeal to anyone who bounced between Silent Hill and Signalis and wished there were more games living in that headspace.

The free Steam demo is available now and gives you a direct taste before committing. It’s the fastest way to find out whether ANOMALITH’s atmosphere clicks with you.

ANOMALITH — protagonist Reona Minazuki
Image courtesy of FuRyu

Release Date, Platforms and Price

ANOMALITH launches October 29, 2026 on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC via Steam — all three platforms that see strong use in Singapore. Pricing on the international Steam store is USD 49.99 for the Standard Edition and USD 69.99 for Digital Deluxe; check your regional storefront for the SGD equivalent.

NIS America has also announced a physical Launch Edition for those who prefer a disc or cartridge — useful to know if you’re planning to grab it from a local game retailer or import. No confirmation on SG retail allocation yet, so check with your preferred games shop as the launch date approaches.

For more upcoming releases on Switch 2 and PS5, see our Game News section.

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TARAE: The Unbound Gets Gameplay Preview at Gamescom 2026

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KRAFTON and developer Boundary dropped a five-minute gameplay preview of TARAE: The Unbound at Gamescom 2026 today, giving the clearest look yet at their Eastern dark fantasy action RPG — and it is shaping up to be one of the more distinct entries in a genre crowded with Western-mythology retreads.

A Dark World Built on Buddhist Cosmology

TARAE: The Unbound is set on Taegwido, a fictional island born from the collapse of the Six Realms of Reincarnation — the Buddhist framework dividing existence into realms from the heavens down to the hells. An entity called Agatha is unravelling the order of reincarnation itself, and six “Seekers” must cross the island’s warped territories to stop her. It is the kind of cosmological scaffolding that will feel immediately familiar to audiences steeped in East and Southeast Asian culture, even if the setting is wholly invented.

The studio behind it is Boundary, a Korean team led by CEO and Executive Producer Koo In-young and formed largely by developers who shipped the action RPG UNDECEMBER. KRAFTON — best known globally as the publisher of PUBG and PUBG Mobile, which has a massive following across Southeast Asia — is publishing the game on PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.

TARAE: The Unbound top-down combat against a giant spider enemy in a dark rocky environment
Image courtesy of KRAFTON / Boundary

Six Classes Rooted in East Asian Archetypes

The six Seekers each correspond to a distinct East Asian combat archetype: Samurai, Chakhogapsa (a Joseon-era royal guard), Tugwi, Kunoichi, Mansin (a Korean shaman figure), and Feng Shui Master. They are not just cosmetic — each brings a different skill tree, and Boundary says builds draw mechanically on Five Elements theory (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water) and Yin-Yang balance, tuned through class skills, traits, support abilities, and equipment combinations.

The gameplay preview shows fast, fluid top-down combat: chained attacks, dodge cancels, and skill combos that look closer to an action game than the stat-heavy pace of older ARPGs. There is both a solo campaign and 4-player co-op for endgame content — a structure that should suit the SEA market, where social and party-based play in ARPGs has always landed well.

TARAE: The Unbound – Gameplay Preview | gamescom 2026 — via TARAE: The Unbound on YouTube

Over 80 Boss Types — Pattern Mastery, Not Stat Grinding

Boundary has been explicit that the game’s difficulty sits in reading and countering attack patterns rather than in outscaling enemies through levels. The preview shows multi-phase bosses with distinct telegraphed moves — players who have put time into games like Hades or Path of Exile will recognise the design philosophy. There are over 80 boss types planned across the full game, including encounter variants tied to the open-world zones of Taegwido and the endgame dimensional rifts.

TARAE: The Unbound boss encounter with fire and lightning elemental attacks
Image courtesy of KRAFTON / Boundary

The single-player campaign runs approximately 40 hours, structured so each of the six Seekers carries their own story thread — complete one and you unlock more context for the others, which should give the game meaningful replay value beyond the endgame loop.

Buy-to-Play, No Stat-Boosting Purchases

Boundary has confirmed a buy-to-play model with DLC characters and seasonal episodes down the line, but no stat-boosting microtransactions — a point worth flagging in a region where the action RPG market is heavily dominated by gacha titles. Singapore gamers looking for deep, skill-driven ARPG systems without a battle-pass treadmill are not spoiled for choice, and TARAE is positioning itself squarely in that gap.

TARAE: The Unbound forest biome combat against a tree creature
Image courtesy of KRAFTON / Boundary

No specific release date has been set beyond a 2027 window for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. KRAFTON has not announced regional pricing for Singapore yet. You can wishlist the game now on Steam, and keep an eye on KRAFTON’s channels for news closer to launch. For more upcoming game previews, see our game news archive.

TARAE: The Unbound fire ring AOE ability clearing multiple enemies in open terrain
Image courtesy of KRAFTON / Boundary

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Lollipop Chainsaw New Game + Anime Head to TGS 2026

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Juliet Starling is picking up the chainsaw again. Dragami Games and NADA Holdings have confirmed a new Lollipop Chainsaw game and anime are both in development — and on 19 September, Tokyo Game Show 2026 will be the stage for “a major announcement regarding a new project.” For Singapore fans who grew up with the cult zombie-slasher on PS3, this is one TGS stage worth setting an alarm for.

New Lollipop Chainsaw Game and Anime: What We Know

Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP gameplay — Juliet in action against zombie horde
Image courtesy of Dragami Games

Dragami Games and NADA Holdings first confirmed that a brand-new Lollipop Chainsaw game and anime adaptation were in the works back in July 2025. Those announcements were light on detail — which is exactly why the TGS 2026 stage matters. It represents the first substantial public look at either project since the initial reveal.

The franchise has strong pedigree to draw on. The original Lollipop Chainsaw — developed by Grasshopper Manufacture and directed by Suda51 — sold more than 1.5 million copies when it launched on PS3 and Xbox 360 in 2012. Dragami Games, which now holds the IP, brought the series back in 2024 with the remaster Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP, updated for current platforms. The follow-up game and anime would mark the franchise’s first full original expansion in over a decade.

What Dragami Is Bringing to TGS 2026

The official TGS 2026 programme lists the stage slot as 19 September, 9:40–10:30 AM JST and names several key figures on stage alongside a cosplayer portraying Juliet Starling complete with a life-size replica of her chainsaw. The event schedule breaks down as follows:

  • Promotional video introducing the world and style of the franchise
  • Juliet Starling cosplayer takes the stage with life-size chainsaw prop
  • IP producer and director Nasu discuss the new game
  • “Major announcement regarding a new project” to close the stage

Hajime Tabata — former director of Final Fantasy XV and current CEO of JP UNIVERSE — is named in the event listing. His involvement in the new project adds a notable JRPG pedigree to Dragami’s team; the combination of Nasu’s IP stewardship and Tabata’s large-scale production experience is an intriguing pairing for a game of this IP’s scope.

LOLLIPOP CHAINSAW RePOP FIRST TRAILER — via Dragami Games on YouTube

How Singapore Fans Can Watch the TGS 2026 Reveal

Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP — Juliet on the hunt against zombie enemies
Image courtesy of Dragami Games

You don’t need a plane ticket to catch this one. TGS 2026 — which runs from 17 to 21 September at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan — streams live and free across YouTube, X, Twitch, and TikTok for international viewers. The Lollipop Chainsaw stage on 19 September starts at 9:40 AM JST (8:40 AM SGT), which puts it squarely in weekend morning territory — easy to catch from Singapore before your day starts.

Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP — in-game story scene with Juliet
Image courtesy of Dragami Games

While you wait, Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC — a solid way to reacquaint yourself with Juliet’s world ahead of the new game announcement. Follow @lpchainsaw_en on X for official updates from the team.

GameTrader will be following every major reveal from TGS 2026 in Singapore time. Browse all our game news for coverage as it drops.

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Serious Sam: Shatterverse Launches Tomorrow — Co-Op Roguelite FPS Out August 31

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Serious Sam: Shatterverse, the multiverse co-op roguelite FPS from Behaviour Interactive and Devolver Digital, launches tomorrow — Sunday, 31 August 2026 — on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store. Singapore players on all three platforms can jump in from day one.

Serious Sam: Shatterverse Gameplay Trailer — via FGS on YouTube

Five Sams Enter the Shatterverse

The premise is entertainingly over-the-top: series villain Uber Mental has fractured the walls between dimensions, and now up to five players each control a different dimensional variant of Serious Sam, forced to work together to repair the multiverse. The game unfolds as wave-based runs through hand-crafted arenas, with procedurally shifted layouts ensuring each session plays out differently from the last.

Serious Sam: Shatterverse — co-op arena combat with Sam variants
Image courtesy of Devolver Digital / Behaviour Interactive

The game was made with the blessing of Croteam, the Croatian studio behind the original Serious Sam series. John Dick, who has voiced Sam for much of the franchise’s run, returns for the role across all five dimensional versions of the character.

How the Roguelite Loop Works

Each run has your squad collecting weapon upgrades, boons, and run modifiers as you push through increasingly dangerous arena waves. Death ends the run — but permanent unlocks and progression carry over between attempts, letting your team build toward tougher bosses over time. Shatterverse features five lieutenants of Uber Mental as mid-run boss encounters, each demanding a different team approach.

Devolver Digital put it simply: “Hold onto your butts, because multiversal multiplayer roguelite Serious Sam: Shatterverse is charging onto PC, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 on Aug. 31.”

Serious Sam: Shatterverse — boss encounter and enemy waves
Image courtesy of Devolver Digital / Behaviour Interactive

The developer behind the game is Behaviour Interactive — the Montreal studio best known for creating Dead by Daylight. This is their first foray into an FPS format and the first major Serious Sam release in several years. The project marks the franchise’s 25th anniversary year.

Where Singapore Players Can Jump In

Serious Sam: Shatterverse is available on PlayStation 5 (online co-op requires a PS Plus membership), Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store. Solo play is supported for anyone who wants to tackle the Shatterverse alone.

Serious Sam: Shatterverse — environment and action gameplay
Image courtesy of Devolver Digital / Behaviour Interactive

Singapore pricing has not been confirmed at the time of writing; the US price is set at approximately US$39.99. Check the Steam store page and the Singapore PlayStation Store for your local price once the servers go live on 31 August. For more upcoming releases worth watching, see GameTrader Game News.

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Final Fantasy X 25th Anniversary Cafe Opens in Japan This September

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Twenty-five years after Tidus first splashed into Spira, Square Enix is marking the milestone the only way a Final Fantasy anniversary can be marked — with an elaborate, character-themed café. Starting September 11, 2026, the Final Fantasy X 25TH ANNIVERSARY CAFE opens its doors across four Japanese cities, running all the way to December 2.

Final Fantasy X 25th Anniversary promotional art
Image courtesy of Square Enix
FINAL FANTASY X 25th Anniversary Special Movie — via Square Enix on YouTube

Four Cities, Nearly Three Months of Spira-Themed Dining

The cafe runs at four Square Enix locations simultaneously — the Officially Licensed SQUARE ENIX Cafe & Shop Shinjuku in Tokyo, plus Square Enix Pop Up Cafes in Yokohama, Osaka, and Nagoya (Yokohama is a new addition to the Pop Up Cafe lineup this year). The event is split into two themed periods:

  • Early Period: September 11 to October 22, 2026
  • Late Period: October 23 to December 2, 2026

Each period brings different menu items, so the most dedicated fans could justify two visits and a different set of random coaster designs each time.

What’s on the Menu

Final Fantasy X 25th Anniversary Cafe -- 25th Anniversary Cake with mango and pineapple
Image courtesy of Square Enix

The full menu details come from Square Enix’s official Final Fantasy portal (Japanese) and Famitsu (Japanese). Highlights include:

  • 25th Anniversary Cake (1,870 yen) — mango and pineapple, with blue ocean-tinted jelly and strawberries echoing Spira’s waters
  • Zanarkand Oyakodon (1,650 yen) — a Tidus-and-Jecht-inspired parent-child rice bowl, topped with a nori stamp of the Zanarkand Abes symbol
  • Dream Zanarkand Tiramisu — dark chocolate and Lulu-sigil decoration; Early Period only
  • Tidus Fish Burger (1,210 yen) and Jecht’s Meat Platter (2,530 yen) — Early Period mains
  • Yuna’s Prayer Anmitsu (1,210 yen) and Wakka’s Salmon Carpaccio (1,320 yen) — Late Period mains

Each city also has a regional exclusive: Yokohama gets a dim sum set, Osaka a blitzball takoyaki, and Nagoya the now-iconic “maybe this is the last time” Ankake Spaghetti (1,870 yen) — a riff on one of FFX’s most-memed localisations.

Final Fantasy X 25th Anniversary Cafe -- Zanarkand Oyakodon
Image courtesy of Square Enix

Reservations, Cover Charges, and Novelty Merch

Final Fantasy X 25th Anniversary Cafe -- Dream Zanarkand Tiramisu
Image courtesy of Square Enix

Walk-ins are permitted if tables are free, but advance reservations are strongly recommended — slots are released one month ahead at noon daily via the Square Enix Cafe booking system. Each session is 90 minutes with a 1,200 yen cover charge that includes one complimentary drink and a random coaster. There are 9 coaster designs per period (18 in total), plus character placemats with different designs each phase.

Minimum one food or drink item per person is required beyond the cover. Mobile QR-code ordering is in use at all venues.

For Singapore Fans Planning a Japan Trip

There is no Singapore or SEA location for the anniversary cafe — this one is Japan-only. That said, with Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster now out on Nintendo Switch 2 in Southeast Asia, the 25th anniversary hype is very much alive here. If you’re already planning an autumn Japan trip or heading over for Tokyo Game Show (September 25 to 28), Shinjuku and Yokohama are easy additions to an itinerary. The Nagoya Ankake Spaghetti is arguably the single best reason to make the detour — you’ll know why if you’ve finished the game.

Reservation links and the full menu are on the official FFX 25th anniversary news page (Japanese). Keep an eye on our gaming news coverage as the celebrations continue.

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BLEACH Mirrors High Pre-Registration Opens — Unlock Ichigo and Rukia at 500K Sign-Ups

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Singapore’s BLEACH community, it’s time to dust off your Soul Reaper badge. BLEACH Mirrors High, Bandai Namco Entertainment’s ambitious mobile action RPG set after the Thousand-Year Blood War, officially opened global pre-registration today (29 August) on iOS and Android — and there’s already a milestone reward worth chasing from day one.

What Is BLEACH Mirrors High?

Announced at Anime Expo 2026 in July, BLEACH Mirrors High is a free-to-play mobile action RPG that picks up the BLEACH story after the Thousand-Year Blood War arc. Series creator Tite Kubo has been involved since the very start — personally handling the title, scenario direction, and the design of five brand-new Soul Reapers. This isn’t a licensed cash-grab; it’s as canon-adjacent as a mobile spin-off gets.

You play as a customisable Soul Reaper protagonist, fielding a squad of three in battle. The combat system blends Action Cards, Chain Attacks, and a signature team finisher called Soul Drive — fast, strategic, and very clearly built for the kind of multi-Bankai moments BLEACH fans love.

BLEACH Mirrors High – 2nd Trailer — via [Global] Bandai Namco Entertainment – Mobile Games on YouTube

New Soul Reapers, Written and Designed by Kubo

BLEACH Mirrors High squad combat gameplay screenshot
Image courtesy of Bandai Namco Entertainment

The two story protagonists are Shirin Migishima (voiced by Chiaki Kobayashi) and Shirane Sanari (voiced by Maria Sashide) — a dual-hero duo that Kubo designed himself. Three supporting new Squad members — Naru Jurinna, Giro Hando, and Maiko Tokishima — round out the fresh cast.

The returning cast is where it gets exciting for long-time fans. Ichigo, Rukia, Renji, Byakuya, Hitsugaya, and Urahara are all present, voiced by their original anime actors. Kubo has described the story as “partly related to the main scenario of the manga” — enough to keep lore fans invested without spoiling whatever is next for the mainline series.

BLEACH Mirrors High full cast ensemble showing both new and returning Soul Reapers
Image courtesy of Bandai Namco Entertainment

Pre-Register Now — 500K Sign-Ups Unlocks Ichigo and Rukia

BLEACH Mirrors High new visual character artwork
Image courtesy of Bandai Namco Entertainment

Pre-registering is free, and a milestone campaign is running right now. Reported by Dengeki Online today (Japanese), hitting 500,000 pre-registrations unlocks Ichigo Kurosaki and Rukia Kuchiki as in-game rewards when the game launches. Sign up directly via the official BLEACH Mirrors High site, the App Store, or Google Play.

Singapore and Southeast Asia players are fully covered: the game launches with English, Japanese, French, German, Traditional Chinese, and Korean language support. No region lock to worry about.

TGS Demo and Late-2026 Launch Ahead

Bandai Namco will be running a playable demo at Tokyo Game Show 2026 (17–21 September, Makuhari Messe). If you’re planning the TGS trip, add this to your booth list alongside the other heavy-hitters this year. For everyone else, an App Store listing currently suggests a 28 November 2026 release window — though Bandai Namco hasn’t officially confirmed that date yet. Keep it pencilled in, not inked.

This one has been on the radar since Anime Expo; the pre-registration opening means launch is genuinely approaching. Get your name on the list and push toward that 500K milestone. Follow our Manga Anime coverage for updates as we get closer to launch.

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Pokémon TCG Pocket Is Getting Its First-Ever Dual-Type Cards in October

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Pokémon TCG Pocket is about to change the way you build decks. The Pokémon Company dropped a major announcement at PokémonXP in San Francisco — a fan convention running alongside the 2026 Pokémon World Championships — revealing that dual-type Pokémon cards are coming to the game for the first time, alongside a new wave of First Partner Pokémon ex cards, all part of the new C series launching in October 2026.

What Are Dual-Type Cards in Pokémon TCG Pocket?

Since the game launched, every Pokémon card in TCG Pocket has carried a single energy type — Psychic, Fire, Water, and so on. Dual-type cards break that rule for the first time, letting a single Pokémon draw on two types simultaneously. In the mainline physical Pokémon TCG, dual-type cards have existed for years; bringing them into Pocket opens up entirely new deck strategies around weakness, resistance, and energy matching.

Mega Mewtwo X ex — the first dual-type card in Pokémon TCG Pocket, Psychic and Fighting
Image courtesy of The Pokémon Company

Mega Mewtwo X ex — The First Dual-Type Card

Leading the charge is Mega Mewtwo X ex, a dual Psychic- and Fighting-type card. As The Pokémon Company confirmed, “Dual-type cards are coming to Pokémon TCG Pocket, starting with Mega Mewtwo X ex — a dual Psychic- and Fighting-type.” Mega Mewtwo X ex is not the only dual-type card planned; the announcement positions it as the preview of a full new series, meaning more dual-type Pokémon will follow.

Dual-Type Cards Are Coming! | Pokémon TCG Pocket | Official Trailer — via The Official Pokémon YouTube channel

First Partner Pokémon ex Cards Join the Roster

Alongside dual-type mechanics, The Pokémon Company also unveiled the first in a new range of First Partner Pokémon ex cards — featuring starter Pokémon from across the mainline games as powerful ex cards. The reveal showcased Fuecoco ex and Piplup ex, with more First Partner Pokémon ex cards expected to follow.

Piplup ex — one of the new First Partner Pokémon ex cards coming to Pokémon TCG Pocket in October 2026
Image courtesy of The Pokémon Company
Fuecoco ex — First Partner Pokémon ex card announced for Pokémon TCG Pocket C series
Image courtesy of The Pokémon Company

What the C Series Means for Singapore Pokémon Fans

Pokémon TCG Pocket has no region lock — Singapore players access the same cards and expansions on the same schedule as the rest of the world, making each new expansion drop a genuine simultaneous-global event. The October C series will be the game’s next major mechanical shift after stadium cards arrived earlier this year, and it is safe to say dual-type cards will upend a good chunk of the current meta. Expect deck-building guides, pull rate discussions, and community tournaments to heat up in the weeks around the October release date.

Keep an eye on the Game News section for the full card list and expansion details when they drop closer to October.

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Zenless Zone Zero 3.2 “Their Secret Histories” Launches September 9

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Zenless Zone Zero’s next major update has a date locked in: Version 3.2 “Their Secret Histories” goes live on 9 September 2026, and HoYoverse has packed it with a brand-new Agent Specialty, two S-Rank characters from Flint Workshop, and story content that pushes deeper into the Shrouded Reef’s growing conspiracy.

Version 3.2 Teaser — "Their Secret Histories" | Zenless Zone Zero via Zenless Zone Zero on YouTube

Claret and Roxy: Flint Workshop’s Finest

Both new S-Rank Agents hail from Flint Workshop, giving the faction its biggest roster expansion yet.

Claret is the workshop’s director and arrives in the first half of 3.2. She is the game’s first Electric Armorer Agent, and her playstyle flips the usual damage formula: Claret scales off her DEF stat as a base damage multiplier, stacking a status called “Gash” on enemies to eventually trigger “Maim” for burst damage. That defensive-offensive loop makes her feel genuinely distinct from existing DPS characters.

Roxy, the workshop’s chief smith, follows in the second half as an S-Rank Wind Stun Agent. Her signature “Eyes of the Storm” mechanic lets players hold down EX Special Attack to summon tornadoes — a crowd-control style that sets up devastating combo windows for the rest of the team.

Zenless Zone Zero combat screenshot featuring an electric-element character
Image courtesy of HoYoverse

The Armorer Specialty — ZZZ’s First New Combat Role

Claret doesn’t just add a new character to the roster — she introduces the Armorer Specialty, the first entirely new Agent role in Zenless Zone Zero since the game launched. Armorers balance offence and defence, unlocking a Counter Assist mechanic that lets them push back against enemy Control Skills. Their combat loop centres on the Maim system and multi-CRIT interactions.

For team builders in Singapore, this matters practically: Armorer-specific W-Engines and Drive Discs are coming, and Claret’s DEF-scaling setup rewards a different kind of min-maxing than the game’s current roster. If you have been hoarding resources, check whether your existing gear aligns before you pull.

Zenless Zone Zero 3.2 combat action in a rain-soaked environment
Image courtesy of HoYoverse

Story: Their Secret Histories

The 3.2 main story continues the Proxies’ treatment for their mutated power at Vyrium, a special zone within the Shrouded Reef explored throughout the 3.x arc. A missing Porcelloy shipment from Flint Workshop draws Claret and Roxy into the investigation, and evidence of TOPS infiltration at the Roscaelifer transfer station — alongside deeper ties to Helios Academy — adds more threads to ZZZ’s long-running mystery.

A massive Hollow boss enemy towers over New Eridu in Zenless Zone Zero
Image courtesy of HoYoverse

Free Rewards and Enigma of Labyrinth

Logging in during the 3.2 patch window earns 10 Encrypted Master Tapes and 10 Boopons for free. The Enigma of Labyrinth mode returns with season divisions (standard and themed), new Z-Rank valuables, character Gear, and the new “Break-Even Beacon” item. The “Angels of Delusion” faction outfits are earnable through event play, and Agent Koleda receives an enhancement that standardises Defensive and Evasive Assist triggers via golden and red flashes respectively.

How to Play ZZZ 3.2 in Singapore

Zenless Zone Zero is free-to-play with no regional restrictions for Singapore players. Version 3.2 will be available from day one on PS5, Xbox Series, PC (Steam and Epic Games Store), iOS, and Android — no VPN required, no queue. The Singapore ZZZ community has grown rapidly; HoYo FEST 2026 sold out locally, and with both Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail running in parallel, HoYoverse’s Singapore player base is as active as it has ever been.

Version 3.2 “Their Secret Histories” launches 9 September 2026. For more game update news, keep watching GameTrader.SG.