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Onimusha: Way of the Sword — The Series Returns After 20 Years, Out 25 September

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Twenty years is a long time to wait. The last major Onimusha entry — Dawn of Dreams — released on PlayStation 2 in 2006, and the series went dark. Now Capcom is finally bringing it back: Onimusha: Way of the Sword releases on PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2 on 25 September 2026, and a free demo is live right now so you can feel the steel before you commit.

Onimusha Way of the Sword combat screenshot
Image courtesy of Capcom

Why This Is Such a Big Deal

For a certain generation of Singapore gamers, Onimusha is a PS2 bedrock title. The original 2001 game was a moody, atmospheric hack-and-slash set in a supernatural feudal Japan, and it became one of the system’s early standout hits in the region. Onimusha 2 and the Samurai’s Destiny sequel deepened the lore, and Onimusha 3 brought in Jean Reno. But after Dawn of Dreams in 2006, Capcom shifted its focus elsewhere, and the franchise fell dormant.

Way of the Sword is the first brand-new entry in nearly two decades. The stakes — and the hype — are real.

Onimusha: Way of the Sword – Official Release Date Reveal Gameplay Trailer — via GameSpot on YouTube

Setting and Story: Musashi vs the Genma

Way of the Sword is set in Kyoto during the early Edo period, in a dark fantasy version of the city where malevolent clouds of Malice have twisted the landscape and opened the gates to the Genma — supernatural creatures from the underworld. You play as Miyamoto Musashi, Japan’s legendary swordsman, who picks up the mystical Oni Gauntlet and gains the power to slay Genma. As he fights through the haunted streets and temples of Kyoto — including a memorable stage set at Kiyomizu-dera Temple — Musashi searches for his reason to fight and unravels the mysteries of the voice that speaks to him through the gauntlet.

Capcom modelled the protagonist’s face on the late, iconic Japanese cinema legend Toshiro Mifune, which gives Musashi an immediately striking, cinematic presence.

Combat: Every Strike Counts

Onimusha’s signature swordplay is back and rebuilt for modern hardware. Core mechanics include parrying and deflecting incoming attacks, the Issen critical strike (a perfectly timed slash that deals massive damage), and the Reflex Combo system that rewards consecutive successful dodges. The Oni Gauntlet unlocks two supernatural modes: Oni Strength lets Musashi break through enemy defences, while Oni Agility enables wall-running and faster traversal through Kyoto’s environments. Absorbing defeated Genma’s souls powers up your Oni abilities and fills your stats — a mechanic series veterans will recognise immediately.

Producer Akihito Kadowaki described the goal as delivering “a wide variety of action sequences, including the ultimate sword-fighting mechanics that realistically capture the impact of every strike,” as detailed in the PlayStation Blog.

Onimusha Way of the Sword Kyoto environment
Image courtesy of Capcom

Free Demo Out Now — Try It Before 25 September

A free demo is available on PS5 right now, offering around 30 minutes of early story content. Completing and saving the demo also unlocks the Charm: Kubi Akari item when you play the full game. There’s no better time to see whether the 20-year wait was worth it — especially if you never played the originals and want to know what the fuss is about. Keep an eye on the Nintendo Singapore page for Switch 2 demo details.

Editions and Pre-Order Bonuses

Three editions are available at launch:

  • Standard Edition — base game (SGD pricing to be confirmed)
  • Deluxe Edition — includes the Deluxe Kit with cosmetic charms, outfits, and weapon skins
  • Premium Deluxe Edition — adds the Premium Kit featuring companion outfits, additional skins, and a digital soundtrack

Pre-ordering any edition unlocks the Charm: Lion Dog and the Sword Appearance: Sealed Curse skin — a clean bonus for day-one buyers.

Last Words

Whether you were there for the PS2 originals or you’re coming to Onimusha fresh, Way of the Sword looks like a serious revival rather than a cash-in nostalgia trip. Capcom has rebuilt the combat from the ground up, set it in a gorgeously moody Edo-period Kyoto, and put 20 years’ worth of franchise ambition behind it. Singapore gamers on PS5 can try the demo right now; Switch 2 owners should expect more info soon. The full game lands on 25 September 2026 — and it’s been worth the wait just to say that sentence. Check out our round-up of other gaming news for more from the Nintendo Direct.

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Final Fantasy Resonance: The First HD-2D FF Game Launches 22 October

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Square Enix just answered a question fans have been asking for years: what would Final Fantasy look like with HD-2D visuals and old-school turn-based combat? The answer is Final Fantasy Resonance, officially announced at the Nintendo Direct in June 2026 — and it looks every bit as nostalgic and fresh at the same time.

FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE – Announce Trailer — via FINAL FANTASY on YouTube

What Is Final Fantasy Resonance?

Final Fantasy Resonance is the first mainline Final Fantasy title to use Square Enix’s beloved HD-2D engine — the same gorgeous pixel-art-meets-3D-depth style that powered Octopath Traveler and Triangle Strategy. The story follows Rain, a knight commander who sets out to protect the world’s crystals after a mysterious armoured figure begins destroying them one by one. He’s joined by his deputy Lasswell and the amnesiac Fina in a tale that wears its classic FF influences proudly on its sleeve.

It’s based on the first story arc of the mobile hit Final Fantasy Brave Exvius — but Square Enix stresses this is no straight port. The game has been extensively rebuilt as a full-fledged console RPG, with a brand-new battle system, voiced cutscenes, orchestral score, and all the production polish you’d expect from a mainline release.

Final Fantasy Resonance logo
Image courtesy of Square Enix

Turn-Based Combat Is Back — and It’s About Time

Here’s the big one for old-school fans: Final Fantasy Resonance brings back a true turn-based battle system, the first time the mainline series has done so since Final Fantasy X back in 2001. You see an action timeline, exploit elemental weaknesses to trigger a stagger gauge, and then unleash devastating Bonus Phase attacks when enemies break. Espers — including Siren and Ramuh — fight alongside your party for three turns and close out with a powerful finale ability.

The party is fully customisable, and the whole thing looks genuinely strategic rather than button-mashy. Singapore gamers who grew up on classic turn-based JRPGs from the PS1 and PS2 era will feel right at home.

The Visions System: Summon Cloud, Terra, and More

Beyond the main cast, Final Fantasy Resonance introduces a Visions system that lets you equip crystallised essences of legendary Final Fantasy heroes. The confirmed roster of Visions reads like a franchise hall of fame: Cloud Strife, Terra Branford, the Warrior of Light, Tidus, Y’shtola, and Shantotto. Each Vision grants stat bonuses, unique abilities, and a signature Resonance technique — a spectacular finishing move tied to that character’s lore. It’s a love letter to the franchise, and it genuinely looks like it has gameplay depth rather than just fan-service.

Chocobos, airships, and summonable Espers round out a feature list that checks every box for fans of the series’ golden era. For more on what’s coming to Nintendo Switch 2, check out our latest news.

Platforms, Release Date, and Editions

Final Fantasy Resonance launches simultaneously worldwide on 22 October 2026 across Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam and Microsoft Store). That global day-one launch means Singapore players won’t be waiting — whatever platform you’re on, you’re in from day one.

Three editions are available:

  • Standard Edition — US$49.99 (SGD pricing to be confirmed)
  • Digital Deluxe Edition — US$59.99, adds the Magitek & Grimoire Deluxe Pack with exclusive in-game items
  • Collector’s Edition — US$209.99, includes a pixel art book, 120-track soundtrack CD, acrylic block set, and a Final Fantasy Trading Card Game promotional card

Pre-ordering nets you the Magitek Airship Passkey and a starter equipment package. Early purchasers also get the Blessed Cuirass armour and Mist Ether consumable after launch.

Last Words

Final Fantasy Resonance checks an extraordinary number of boxes at once: it’s the first HD-2D Final Fantasy, the first turn-based mainline entry since FFX, and it comes packed with iconic franchise characters in a playable Visions system. For Singapore fans of classic RPGs — and there are a lot of us — this could be one of the most exciting releases of the year. Mark 22 October in your calendars, and watch the announce trailer above to see those pixel-perfect visuals in action.

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Xenoblade Genesis: New World, New Hero — Switch 2 Exclusive in 2027

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Monolith Soft and Nintendo landed one of the Nintendo Direct’s most memorable moments: the reveal of Xenoblade Genesis, an all-new entry in the beloved RPG series built exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2 and launching in 2027. From the look of the reveal trailer, this is a deliberate reinvention — same legendary team, completely fresh world.

Xenoblade Genesis – Nintendo Direct 6.9.2026 — via Nintendo of America on YouTube

A Brand-New World: Anshar and the Power of Anima

Xenoblade Genesis is set in Anshar, an annular world bathed in the light of six suns — a setting that immediately signals a break from both the colossal Titans of Xenoblade Chronicles and the Blades and Titans of Chronicles 2. The land is governed by a primordial force called Anima, described as the source of all things, flowing through the world and its creatures.

Warriors who can channel Anima in combat are known as Vesselai. They wield special weapons enhanced by crystalline artefacts called crystones, which amplify their abilities and — notably — record their thoughts and actions, adding an intriguing lore dimension to even the gear system. The trailer hints at sweeping vistas, enormous flying creatures, and a conflict with high stakes: the shadow of “a fallen god’s vengeance” looms over the narrative.

Xenoblade Genesis protagonist Eleanor
Image courtesy of Nintendo / Monolith Soft

Meet Eleanor — and the Academy of Leukos

The protagonist is Eleanor, who enrolls at Leukos, an academy that trains Vesselai. The academy framing immediately evokes Fire Emblem: Three Houses more than the open-world sprawl of Xenoblade Chronicles 3, and that’s clearly intentional — Genesis appears to root its early story in student politics and coming-of-age bonds before expanding into something larger.

Visually, Eleanor and her companions sport elf-like features, and the game’s rideable mounts — creatures that look like a wolf-horse hybrid — are already turning heads. Character designs come from Mai Yoneyama and PALOW, a pairing that brings distinct anime-art sensibilities to the Xenoblade aesthetic.

Leukos Academy in Xenoblade Genesis
Image courtesy of Nintendo / Monolith Soft

The Team Behind It

Tetsuya Takahashi directs, as he has on every major Xeno title from Xenogears (1998) onwards. The musical team is equally formidable: Yasunori Mitsuda — the composer behind Chrono Trigger, Xenogears, and Xenoblade Chronicles 2‘s sweeping original score — returns alongside Mariam Abounnasr and Minami Kiyota, both contributors to Xenoblade Chronicles 3. For JRPG fans, that lineup alone is reason to pay attention.

Switch 2 Editions for the Existing Trilogy

Nintendo also announced Switch 2 Edition upgrades for Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition, Xenoblade Chronicles 2, and Xenoblade Chronicles 3, making the full modern trilogy accessible natively on Switch 2 ahead of Genesis‘s 2027 window. Pricing for those upgrades is to be confirmed.

Last Words

Singapore JRPG fans who have followed Monolith Soft’s work know the studio consistently punches above its weight — each Xenoblade entry has pushed the limits of Nintendo hardware to deliver genuinely massive, emotionally resonant worlds. Xenoblade Genesis looks set to continue that tradition with a fresh cast, a fresh setting, and the legendary Mitsuda back on the score. No price or local eShop listing yet, but 2027 is the window. Follow our News section for updates as they come.

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Kingdom Hearts IV Confirmed for Switch 2 — Plus Native Collection This October

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After years of cloud-only workarounds on Nintendo hardware, Kingdom Hearts is finally coming to Switch 2 the right way — natively. Square Enix used the Nintendo Direct on 9 June 2026 to drop a surprise gameplay trailer for Kingdom Hearts IV and confirm proper, non-cloud releases of the entire series on Nintendo Switch 2.

KINGDOM HEARTS IV Teaser Trailer | June 2026 — via KINGDOM HEARTS on YouTube

Kingdom Hearts IV on Switch 2: What We Know So Far

The new trailer brings our first extended look at Kingdom Hearts IV in years. Sora is back, fighting a colossal Heartless through the streets of Quadratum — the hyper-realistic modern city first glimpsed in the 2022 reveal — with a noticeably sharper, more cinematic art direction and fluid action combat. Square Enix confirmed that the game launches simultaneously on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. No official release date has been announced yet.

This is bigger news than it might look on the surface. Previous Kingdom Hearts games on Nintendo Switch were cloud-streamed — playable only with a live internet connection — which made the experience frustrating for many players. Kingdom Hearts IV confirmed as a native, day-one Switch 2 title is a genuine shift in how Square Enix is treating Nintendo hardware.

Kingdom Hearts IV — Sora battles a Heartless in Quadratum
Image courtesy of Square Enix

Kingdom Hearts Collection [I–III]: Native, October 8, With a Switch 2 Exclusive Keyblade

Confirmed alongside KH IV, KINGDOM HEARTS Collection [I–III] arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 on 8 October 2026. This is the native collection Singapore fans who skipped the cloud versions have been waiting for.

The bundle includes everything:

  • KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX- — covering KH1, Re:Chain of Memories, KH2, 358/2 Days, Birth by Sleep, and Re:coded
  • KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue — Dream Drop Distance HD, 0.2 Birth by Sleep – A Fragmentary Passage, and χ Back Cover
  • KINGDOM HEARTS III + Re Mind (DLC)

All three run natively on Switch 2 — no internet required. Switch 2 owners also receive a platform-exclusive bonus: the “Long Night” Keyblade, unique to Nintendo’s platform.

Confirmed pricing so far: £64.99 (UK) and ¥11,000 including tax (Japan). SGD pricing on the Nintendo Singapore eShop is to be confirmed — check the eShop listing when it appears.

Kingdom Hearts Collection I-III and Kingdom Hearts IV banner
Image courtesy of Square Enix

Cloud Versions Delisted — But Existing Owners Get 50% Off

The original Kingdom Hearts cloud versions for Nintendo Switch were delisted from the eShop on 9 June 2026, the same day as the Direct announcement. If you purchased them before that date, they remain playable until 9 June 2027.

Square Enix is softening the transition: anyone who owned a Kingdom Hearts cloud version on Switch is eligible for a 50% discount on the corresponding native Switch 2 digital versions — including the Collection bundle. Details on how to claim the discount will be available through the Nintendo eShop.

Last Words

For Singapore Kingdom Hearts fans, this is genuinely exciting news. The series has a devoted following across Southeast Asia — many of us grew up with KH1 and KH2 on PS2 — and the prospect of playing through the complete saga plus a brand-new chapter on Switch 2, without streaming lag, is a proper treat. Mark 8 October on the calendar for the Collection. Keep an eye on our News section for a release date on Kingdom Hearts IV as Square Enix reveals more.

Dragon's Dogma 2 Dark Arisen on Nintendo Switch 2 — exploration screenshot
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Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Brings the Full RPG to Switch 2 on 9 October

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Capcom has confirmed that Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on 9 October 2026 — the first time any game in the Dragon’s Dogma series has appeared on a Nintendo platform. The package bundles the base game with a brand-new expansion called Dark Arisen, which adds a snowy new region, a fresh gameplay system, and enough reason to return even if you already cleared Dragon’s Dogma 2 on PS5 or PC.

Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen – Announcement Trailer — via capcomasia on YouTube

What Is Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen?

Dragon's Dogma 2 Dark Arisen gameplay on Nintendo Switch 2
Image courtesy of Capcom

If you missed Dragon’s Dogma 2 when it launched on PS5 and PC in 2024, the short pitch is that Capcom built one of the most reactive open-world action RPGs in years — a game where your party of Pawns actually adapts to what you do, where creature encounters feel weighty rather than scripted, and where exploration rewards curiosity at every turn. Switch 2 owners will get all of that in one box.

The new Dark Arisen expansion adds the Norgan region, a harsh, snow-covered landscape that brings fresh enemy types and environmental challenges distinct from the base game’s varied biomes. Two major systems debut alongside it:

  • Appraisal Mechanic — Players discover mysterious items in the world and bring them to appraisers to unlock new weapons, armour, and skills. It adds a loop of discovery and anticipation that dovetails neatly with Dragon’s Dogma 2’s existing loot systems.
  • Relic Expedition Cycle — A new recurring activity that gives veteran players ongoing reasons to revisit the world alongside the expansion’s story content.

Capcom also noted that Title Update 1 is available now for existing owners on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC — an early taste of improvements landing ahead of the expansion’s October release.

Platforms and Pricing

Dragon's Dogma 2 Dark Arisen Norgan snowy region
Image courtesy of Capcom

Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen launches across all platforms on 9 October 2026:

  • Nintendo Switch 2 — US$49.99 bundle (base game + Dark Arisen expansion included)
  • PS5 / Xbox Series X|S / PC (Steam) — US$29.99 for the Dark Arisen DLC if you already own the base game

Pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 version are open now. SGD pricing has not been confirmed at time of writing — check the Nintendo eShop SG or your local retailer for local pricing closer to launch.

What This Means for Singapore Players

Dragon’s Dogma 2 sat at or near the top of many best-of-2024 lists among RPG players here, but its heavy hardware demands meant it was very much a PS5-or-PC proposition for local fans. The Switch 2 port changes that equation entirely — and at US$49.99 for the full package including Dark Arisen, it is arguably the best value way to experience Capcom’s open-world RPG for the first time.

For Singapore players who already own the game on PS5 or PC, the Dark Arisen DLC adds a meaningful new chapter rather than cosmetic extras, making it worth the return trip. The Norgan expansion in particular looks like Capcom taking the world in a genuinely new direction.

Last words

October 9 is a few months away, but this is one to put on your radar now. Dragon’s Dogma 2 already earned its reputation as one of the standout action RPGs of recent years, and Dark Arisen looks like a worthy expansion rather than a retread. For Switch 2 owners in Singapore, it may well be the biggest RPG release of the platform’s second half of 2026. Follow our game news section for further updates as Capcom shares more details ahead of the launch.

Dave the Diver In the Jungle DLC — Dave and friends in the jungle
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Dave the Diver: In the Jungle DLC Out 18 June — Plus Mobile and a New Spin-Off

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MINTROCKET’s hit indie diving sim is trading salt water for mud on 18 June 2026 — the In the Jungle DLC sends Dave somewhere he has never been before: a freshwater jungle biome full of new creatures, new cooking ingredients, and a surprisingly useful multi-function gun. If you bounced off Dave the Diver after the base game or its earlier Godzilla DLC, this expansion and everything that MINTROCKET announced alongside it make a strong case to jump back in.

DAVE THE DIVER – In the Jungle DLC Official Release Date Trailer — via MINTROCKET on YouTube

What Is the In the Jungle DLC?

Dave the Diver In the Jungle DLC key art
Image courtesy of MINTROCKET

The In the Jungle expansion is a story-based DLC that runs roughly 10 hours from start to finish. Dave and the gang relocate to a quaint jungle village and befriend the locals, unlocking a whole new layer of gameplay built around freshwater exploration, creature taming, and jungle-specific minigames.

The standout new tool is the Jungle Gun — a versatile piece of kit that transforms on the fly between a net gun, shotgun, sniper rifle, and standard firearm, giving players multiple ways to tackle the wildlife and hidden challenges lurking in the undergrowth.

There is also a crossover with the mobile classic Cut the Rope baked into the DLC, though MINTROCKET has kept the specifics quiet ahead of launch. A live-action short film produced by Sharknado studio The Asylum and directed by Anthony C. Ferrante premieres on IGN on 17 June, one day before the DLC drops globally.

More from MINTROCKET: Bancho the Chef, Mobile, and Fortnite

Bancho the Chef cooking RPG from MINTROCKET
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The In the Jungle launch is not the only big MINTROCKET announcement this week. The studio dropped a flurry of news in its latest Dev Dive video on 12 June:

  • Bancho the Chef — A brand-new RPG-meets-cooking simulator set in the Dave the Diver universe, following protagonist Bancho as he explores Asian cuisines across different regions. Revealed at the Sony State of Play on 2 June, the game features DualSense haptics and adaptive trigger support on PlayStation. No release window yet.
  • Dave the Diver Mobile — The full base game is coming to iOS and Android in August 2026, making it accessible to a whole new crowd of Singapore mobile gamers who have been waiting for a legitimate port.
  • Fortnite Collaboration — Dave cosmetics arrive in Fortnite on 25 June at 5 PM PT for players who buy the game on the Epic Games Store.

Platforms, Price, and How to Get It

The In the Jungle DLC launches 18 June 2026 on Steam, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. On Steam, a pre-order discount knocks the price down to US$8.99 (regular US$9.99) — that discount runs until launch day, so there is still time to save a dollar. Console pricing has not been confirmed in SGD; check your regional storefront for local pricing.

If you have not played the base game, Steam is running a 50% discount on Dave the Diver through the DLC launch window — a great entry point before diving into the jungle.

Physical fans can also look forward to a Complete Edition and a Collector’s Edition for PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2, both targeting a Q3 2026 release.

Last words

Dave the Diver already has a strong following among Singapore indie gamers, and everything MINTROCKET is doing here — a meaty story DLC, a mobile port for the mass market, a brand-new spin-off, and Fortnite reach — feels like a studio firing on all cylinders. The In the Jungle DLC in particular looks like the most ambitious expansion yet, leaving the familiar Blue Hole behind for something genuinely different. Mark 18 June in your calendar, and keep an eye out for more game news on GameTrader as the launch approaches.

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Jujutsu Kaisen Rumble: Survivaton — The Vampire Survivors Dev’s Culling Game

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The studio behind Vampire Survivors has partnered with Shueisha Games to bring Jujutsu Kaisen into the survivors genre — and thrown a battle royale twist on top. Jujutsu Kaisen Rumble: Survivaton was announced at the Nintendo Direct on 9 June 2026, and it looks unlike any JJK game before it.

JUJUTSU KAISEN RUMBLE: SURVIVATON – Nintendo Direct 6.9.2026 — via Nintendo of America on YouTube

What Is Jujutsu Kaisen Rumble: Survivaton?

Developed by poncle — the UK studio whose auto-attack game Vampire Survivors kept a generation of players up past midnight — and published by Shueisha Games, Survivaton takes the survivors formula and adds a competitive edge. Up to eight players compete simultaneously on a shared map, mowing down cursed spirits to rack up points. When you hit 100 points, you earn the right to add a new rule to the match. Rules can disable rival players’ attacks, reverse their controls, or steal their accumulated points outright.

It is a direct nod to the Culling Game arc in Gege Akutami’s manga: participants there could rewrite the rules of the game itself to gain the upper hand. The twist is that reaching 100 points is not a win condition — it is a power move. The actual fight for survival continues, now shaped by whatever chaos the leading player has introduced.

Jujutsu Kaisen Rumble: Survivaton gameplay screenshot
Image courtesy of Shueisha Games

Characters and Techniques

The game launches with over 20 playable characters from across the Jujutsu Kaisen roster. Names confirmed from the announcement trailer include Yuji Itadori, Megumi Fushiguro, Nobara Kugisaki, and Satoru Gojo — whose voice rings out in the opening cutscene. Each character brings their own skill set, and additional fighters can be unlocked through in-game conditions as you play.

Controls are deliberately stripped back: you move, your character attacks automatically. The depth comes from levelling up mid-match and choosing from randomised skill options, plus filling a gauge to unleash signature techniques — Domain Expansion and Black Flash among them. Boss encounters spawn on the map to keep things unpredictable, and when the dust settles, the top two survivors face off in a direct duel for the win.

Jujutsu Kaisen Rumble: Survivaton characters and domain expansion
Image courtesy of Shueisha Games

Platforms, Modes, and Release Window

Jujutsu Kaisen Rumble: Survivaton is coming to Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam in 2026 — no specific release date has been confirmed yet. The game supports up to 8-player online multiplayer alongside a solo mode, and the confirmed language list includes English, Japanese, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Korean, French, Italian, German, Portuguese, and Spanish. Southeast Asian players, Singapore included, are covered on all fronts.

As reported by Anime News Network at the time of the announcement, this is poncle’s first collaboration with a major anime IP. The studio’s previous title — Vampire Survivors — shipped to enormous commercial and critical success across platforms, which makes this crossover a serious proposition rather than a branded cash-in. Pricing has not been announced.

Last words

For Singapore JJK fans who felt the Culling Game arc hit differently — a game where you can literally change the rules mid-fight to crush your rivals is built for you. Keep an eye on the official Survivaton site for the release date and pricing as we get closer to launch. For more anime game news, visit our news section.

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Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass: Dive Into Bubbly Basin This August

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Pokémon Pokopia is getting its first major expansion. The Pokémon Company announced the Pokopia Expansion Pass at the Nintendo Direct on 9 June 2026, and the pass went on sale the same day — though the first wave of content doesn’t surface until August.

Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass – Nintendo Direct 6.9.2026 — via Nintendo of America on YouTube

What Is the Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass?

The Expansion Pass is a three-part paid DLC bundle for Pokémon Pokopia on Nintendo Switch 2. One purchase covers all three parts as they roll out through 2026 and into 2027. Here is what to expect:

  • Part 1 — Bubbly Basin (August 2026): A brand-new underwater town full of Water-type Pokémon. Mudkip, Corphish, and other water-dwellers move in as new residents to befriend. The area also introduces underwater-themed furniture and new outfits for your Ditto.
  • Part 2 (Late 2026): New gameplay features are coming, though a second town is not part of this wave — specific details are still to be announced.
  • Part 3 (2027): A second new town arrives to round out the Expansion Pass.

Free Dive Update — No Purchase Required

Alongside the paid Expansion Pass, Pokémon Pokopia Version 2.0 is a free software update also arriving in August 2026. It introduces the Dive move, letting your Ditto plunge beneath the surface and explore underwater sections of the game world. Every Pokopia owner gets this update at no cost — the Expansion Pass is not required to dive.

Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass — Bubbly Basin underwater town
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Price and Purchase Bonuses

The Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass is priced at US$34.99 / £29.99 / ¥4,400 (tax included in Japan). Singapore eShop pricing is to be confirmed — check the Nintendo eShop on your Switch 2 directly. The pass is available to buy right now, even though the Bubbly Basin content itself doesn’t arrive until August.

Early buyers get two bonuses: a recipe for special Ditto-print building blocks and wallpaper to use in-game, plus a code for 30 rare Pokémetal ingots sent to your registered email. The Pokémetal bonus is valid for purchases made through 31 August 2027, so there’s no rush — but no reason to wait either if you’re already hooked on Pokopia.

What Singapore Switch 2 Players Should Know

Pokémon Pokopia launched as a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive and quickly became one of the platform’s standout cosy life-sim titles. The free Dive update alone expands the game world without spending a cent, making August a good moment to return if you’ve been taking a break.

For Singapore players eyeing the full Expansion Pass, the three-part roadmap stretches into 2027 — committing now locks in the early purchase bonuses and guarantees access to Bubbly Basin, Part 2, and the third town as each drops. SGD pricing isn’t confirmed yet, so check the eShop for the local figure before purchasing.

For more Nintendo Switch 2 and Pokémon news hitting Singapore, head to our gaming news section.

Last words

Pokémon Pokopia’s Expansion Pass is live on the eShop today, with Bubbly Basin and the free Dive update both arriving this August. It’s the biggest content update the game has received since launch, and Singapore Switch 2 players have plenty to look forward to before the year is out.

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Pokémon GO Frigibax Community Day: Date, Moves and Bonuses

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The next Pokémon GO Community Day is less than a week away — and this month’s star is Frigibax, the Paldean Ice Fin Pokémon. If you’re hunting for a powerful Ice-type attacker or chasing the shiny, here’s everything Singapore trainers need to know before Saturday.

👀❄️ #PokemonGO — via Pokémon GO on YouTube

Frigibax Community Day — Key Details

Date: Saturday, 20 June 2026
Event hours: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM local time
Extended evolution window: Evolve Arctibax until 9:00 PM to get the exclusive move
Featured Pokémon: Frigibax (Dragon / Ice, Paldea Region)
Shiny available: Yes — boosted shiny odds during the 3-hour window

Frigibax is the 102nd Community Day Pokémon in the game’s history. It evolves into Arctibax and then into Baxcalibur, a dual Dragon/Ice powerhouse that has seen solid use in raids and PvP since its Paldean debut.

Exclusive Move: Glaive Rush on Baxcalibur

The headline reward is Glaive Rush, a Charged Attack that Baxcalibur learns only if you evolve Arctibax during the event window or within four hours after it ends (up to 9:00 PM). According to the official Pokémon GO announcement, Glaive Rush carries 105 power in Gyms and Raids and 90 power in Trainer Battles, making this one of the stronger Dragon/Ice moves available in the current meta. If you already have a high-IV Baxcalibur from a previous evolution, this is a good time to invest Candy and unlock it on a second one with the event move.

All Community Day Bonuses

  • 3× Stardust from catches
  • 2× Candy from catches
  • Increased chance of Candy XL (for Level 31+ trainers)
  • Incense duration extended to 3 hours
  • Lure Modules last 3 hours (place one at 2:00 PM and it covers the full event window); Frigibax also appears near PokeStops with active Lures through 9:00 PM
  • 1 additional Special Trade per day (max 3 during Community Day hours)
  • 50% reduced Stardust cost on trades (2:00 PM to 9:00 PM)

The 3× Stardust bonus is the one to maximise — use a Star Piece to triple it further, and you’re looking at a very efficient afternoon of farming one of the game’s most universally needed resources.

Special Research Ticket

A paid Special Research ticket is available for US$1.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency — check the in-app store for the exact SGD amount). This unlocks Community Day-exclusive research tasks and additional encounter rewards beyond what’s available for free during the event.

Voting Returns for August Community Day

Niantic has also confirmed that Community Day voting returns for August 2026. Fans will be able to pick the next featured Pokémon via the official Pokémon GO YouTube channel. Details on how to vote will be announced closer to August — stay tuned.

Last words

With Glaive Rush making Baxcalibur a proper raid pick and the 3× Stardust bonus sweetening the pot, this is a Community Day worth blocking out your Saturday afternoon for. Singapore’s weather in June can be unpredictable, so have your portable charger and a rain plan ready. Happy hunting, trainers — check out our other events for more of what’s coming up in Singapore’s gaming calendar.