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Black Flag Resynced Out July 9 — Led by Ubisoft Singapore

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Five days from now, Edward Kenway weighs anchor again — and the crew that rebuilt his story is based right here in Singapore. Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced launches on 9 July 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, and it marks the first full remake in Ubisoft’s history.

Black Flag Resynced and Ubisoft Singapore’s Naval Legacy

The decision to assign the remake to Ubisoft Singapore is one with deep roots. The Singapore studio has spent years developing water rendering and naval gameplay systems on the Anvil engine — the same engine powering Assassin’s Creed Shadows — which makes Black Flag’s Caribbean world a natural fit for the team’s expertise.

“Ubisoft Singapore not only has a history of working on water tech through Anvil, we have a history with naval gameplay and stuff,” Creative Director Paul Fu told Game Informer. “When you put all those things together, it’s like, ‘Yeah, why not take a stab at it with Black Flag?’ It actually makes a lot of sense to try.”

Singapore leads a global co-development team spanning Ubisoft studios in Montreal, Barcelona, Belgrade, Bordeaux, Bucharest, Chengdu, Da Nang, India, Kyiv, Montpellier, Philippines, Quebec, Shanghai, and Sofia. The project puts Singapore at the creative centre of what is unambiguously a tentpole release for one of gaming’s biggest franchises.

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

Rebuilt Visuals — What the Anvil Engine Delivers

This is a ground-up rebuild, not a remaster. Ray-traced global illumination, micropolygon rendering, Atmos-driven dynamic weather, and modernised water physics replace the original’s 2013 visuals entirely. On PS5 three display modes are available: Performance (60fps, standard RT), Balance (40fps, enhanced RT), and High Quality (30fps, enhanced RT). PS5 Pro players get enhanced PSSR upscaling across all three. Xbox Series X matches the PS5 options; Xbox Series S runs at 30fps and 1620p. PC requires a 65 GB SSD and Windows 11, scaling from a GTX 1660 at 1080p/30fps up to RTX 4090 for 4K/60fps ultra.

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced — rebuilt visuals on PS5 and PC
Image courtesy of Ubisoft

What’s New in Black Flag Resynced — Stealth, Combat and Naval

The remake adds substantive gameplay changes across the board. Stealth gets crouch-anywhere and dive-anywhere movement plus an observe mode for tagging enemies before moving in. Combat introduces a parry-driven system with new takedown animations. Naval combat expands with shrapnel barrels, 8-pounder cannons, new Jackdaw officers with special abilities, and a reworked Kenway’s Fleet for passive income generation. Ship customisation adds pets and skins to the Jackdaw. Ten new sea shanties have been recorded, and GRAMMY-nominated artist Woodkid is contributing a reimagined track — details due later in 2026.

Naval combat and gameplay in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced
Image courtesy of Ubisoft

Matt Ryan Returns as Edward Kenway

The original voice actor Matt Ryan has returned to record new lines for the remake. Additional missions and scenes expand the story around fan-favourite characters — Blackbeard, Anne Bonny, and Calico Jack all get more to do. The Deluxe Edition (US$69.99, digital only) bundles the Master Assassin Character Pack and Naval Pack alongside the base game. Pre-orders across all editions include Blackbeard’s Crimson Pack: an exclusive Edward Kenway costume with matched swords and a pistol set.

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

Editions, Platforms and Singapore Availability

Three editions launch on 9 July:

  • Standard Edition — US$59.99 (physical and digital)
  • Deluxe Edition — US$69.99 (digital only, includes Master Assassin Character Pack and Naval Pack)
  • Collector’s Edition — US$199.99 (Edward figurine, metal brooch, SteelBook, cloth map)

Platforms: PS5, PS5 Pro, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and Ubisoft Connect. Cloud streaming is available on Nvidia GeForce Now and Blacknut. SGD pricing through the PlayStation Store SG and local retailers is to be confirmed — check major game retailers and electronics chains in the run-up to 9 July. For more upcoming game news, we will have more coverage as the launch approaches.

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced — Caribbean pirate adventure
Image courtesy of Ubisoft

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Pokemon Center Singapore Reopens at Jewel Changi Airport

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Pokémon Center Singapore has reopened at Jewel Changi Airport with its most dramatic transformation yet. Closed since April 1 for a full revamp, the store reopened on 1 July 2026 with a heritage-rooted interior, a new symbol Pokémon, and an exclusive merchandise line you can only get here in Singapore — making it the first full-scale redesign of a Pokémon Center outside Japan.

First look at revamped Pokemon Center Singapore in Jewel Changi Airport — via CNA on YouTube

Solgaleo Steps Up as the New Symbol Pokémon

The biggest visual change is who greets you at the entrance. Solgaleo — the radiant Legendary from Pokémon Sun — is now the store’s symbol Pokémon, standing proudly at the façade alongside Pikachu and appearing on the official logo. Inside, the redesigned space draws on Singapore’s traditional architecture: look out for Peranakan tile-inspired patterns worked into the display fixtures, archway shelving units, and a sweeping interior that feels unmistakably local without losing the warmth of a proper Pokémon Center.

Wide interior view of the revamped Pokemon Center Singapore at Jewel Changi Airport
Image courtesy of The Pokémon Company / Pokémon Center Singapore
Pokemon Center Singapore merchandise shelves with Flareon display and hundreds of plush figures
Image courtesy of The Pokémon Company / Pokémon Center Singapore

First Wave: 12 Singapore-Exclusive Items, Including That Kopi Set

Twelve lifestyle items launched with the reopening on 1 July, all designed specifically for this store. The first wave features original artwork of Pokémon set against a Singapore-inspired cityscape — an illustration that feels like a love letter to local fans. Also in wave one: a Kopi Cup & Saucer Set that is exactly what it sounds like and is already generating a lot of buzz. None of this merch is available at any other Pokémon Center globally.

First wave merchandise for Pokemon Center Singapore reopening, including Solgaleo plush, cityscape artwork frame, kopi cup and saucer, sticker sheets and more
Image courtesy of The Pokémon Company / Pokémon Center Singapore

Second Wave on 7 August: Pikachu Holding Durian, Kopi, and Pandan Cake

The second merch wave lands on 7 August 2026 and leans even harder into Singaporean identity. Coming then: pouches with a Peranakan-inspired Pokémon pattern on the inner lining; Pokémon graphic T-shirts; and a tote bag embroidered with Pikachu and Solgaleo together. The absolute standout is a set of three Pikachu bag charms — each tiny Pikachu clutches a different iconic local treat: a cup of kopi, a slice of pandan cake, and a durian. These are the kind of Singapore-only collectibles that disappear fast.

Three Pikachu bag charms holding kopi cup, pandan toast/kaya toast, and durian, exclusive to Pokemon Center Singapore
Image courtesy of The Pokémon Company / Pokémon Center Singapore

How to Visit: Queue Tickets and Opening Hours

The store is at Jewel Changi Airport, #04-201 & 202 (78 Airport Boulevard, Singapore 819666), open daily from 10am to 10pm. During opening week (1 to 5 July 2026), same-day queue-entry tickets are needed — these are distributed on-site from 8:30am on a first-come, first-served basis, with admission from 1pm. Follow the official Pokémon Center Singapore Instagram for the latest on queue updates and the August merchandise wave. For more Pokemon and pop-culture events in Singapore, check our events archive.

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Rhythm Heaven Groove Drops July 2 on Nintendo Switch

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The wait is finally over. Rhythm Heaven Groove — the first brand-new mainline entry in Nintendo’s beloved rhythm series in over a decade — launches on Nintendo Switch tomorrow, 2 July 2026. If you’ve never played a Rhythm Heaven game before, it is also the best possible time to start.

Rhythm Heaven Groove – Overview Trailer – Nintendo Switch — via Nintendo of America on YouTube

A Decade in the Making

The last mainline Rhythm Heaven title — known as Rhythm Paradise Megamix in Europe — came out in 2015 in Japan and 2016 in the West. Nearly ten years of silence from one of Nintendo’s quirkiest and most charming franchises, broken at last by Groove.

This is not a remake or a compilation. Rhythm Heaven Groove is a completely original game built on the same formula that made the series famous: deceptively simple button-press gameplay, relentlessly catchy original music, and art styles that shift wildly from one stage to the next. One moment you are rolling a hoop down a street; the next you are a stick figure wrestling milk cartons off a conveyor belt. The joy is how quickly each new minigame’s rhythm clicks.

Rhythm Heaven Groove hoop-rolling minigame featuring round characters
Image courtesy of Nintendo

80+ Minigames, One Brand-New Mode

Groove packs more than 80 single-player rhythm minigames and 30 multiplayer games (supporting up to four players), making it the deepest entry in the series by count alone. The breadth of art styles is wider than ever too — ranging from hand-drawn cartoon characters to quasi-realistic cooking scenes.

The headline addition exclusive to this entry is Beatspell, an RPG-inspired mode that is a first for the franchise. Rather than simply clearing stages in sequence, Beatspell sends players into monster-battling scenarios where rhythm is the weapon. It is an ambitious layer on top of an already rich package, and early previews have praised it warmly — TechRadar called Groove “on track to become my favourite Nintendo Switch release of 2026.”

Rhythm Heaven Groove conveyor belt minigame with stick-figure character
Image courtesy of Nintendo

A Beat With Soul: The Tsunku♂ Story

Rhythm Heaven has always been defined by its music, and Groove is no different. Legendary Japanese music producer Tsunku♂ — the creative force behind the series’ entire soundtrack — returns for this new entry. What makes his involvement remarkable is the context: Tsunku♂ was diagnosed with laryngeal cancer around 2014 and subsequently lost his vocal cords. He can no longer sing, yet he has composed the entire soundtrack for Groove without them. The music is as infectious as ever.

Rhythm Heaven Groove kitchen cooking minigame with character chopping vegetables
Image courtesy of Nintendo

Try It Free Right Now

Nintendo released a free demo for Groove on the Nintendo eShop on 22 June, and the best part is that any save progress from the demo carries over to the full game when you buy it. The demo includes five single-player stages and one multiplayer game (Rhythm Tweezers). If you have not tried it yet, it is sitting on the Singapore eShop right now waiting for you — and there is no better way to judge whether you want to pick up the full release tomorrow.

Rhythm Heaven Groove bird formation flying minigame
Image courtesy of Nintendo

How to Get Rhythm Heaven Groove in Singapore

Rhythm Heaven Groove is available on the Nintendo eShop Singapore from 2 July. The US eShop price is USD 39.99 for the digital version and USD 49.99 physical; check the Singapore eShop directly for local SGD pricing. The game is also compatible with Nintendo Switch 2 via backward compatibility, so there is no need to wait for a dedicated Switch 2 version.

For a rhythm game fan, or anyone who remembers losing hours to Rhythm Tengoku on a Game Boy Advance SP, tomorrow is a good day. Keep an eye on our game news for more on what is landing on Switch and Switch 2 this month.

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Halo Comes to PS5: Singapore Pricing and What’s New in Campaign Evolved

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For the first time in gaming history, a Halo game is landing on a PlayStation console — and Singapore PS5 owners can pre-order it today. Halo: Campaign Evolved, developed by Halo Studios and published by Xbox Game Studios, launches on 28 July 2026 globally, with PlayStation Asia regions including Singapore going live on 29 July. The Standard Edition is priced at S$79.90 on the Singapore PlayStation Store, with a Premium Edition at S$109.90 that unlocks up to five days of early access — beginning 24 July in Singapore.

Halo: Campaign Evolved | New Missions Trailer | XBOX Games Showcase 2026 — via XBOX on YouTube

A Historic First: Halo Finally on PlayStation

Microsoft’s flagship shooter franchise has been a cornerstone of Xbox since the console’s debut in November 2001, when the original Halo: Combat Evolved shipped as a launch title. For over two decades, playing Halo meant owning an Xbox or a gaming PC. That exclusivity ends this July. Halo: Campaign Evolved is a ground-up remake of that original campaign — rebuilt with high-definition visuals, updated cinematics, and refined controls — and it is launching natively on PlayStation 5 at the same time as Xbox Series X|S and PC.

For Singapore PS5 owners who grew up hearing about Halo but never had a reason to pick up an Xbox, this is the definitive entry point into one of gaming’s most celebrated storylines.

Halo: Campaign Evolved gameplay screenshot showing the Halo ringworld environment
Image courtesy of Xbox Game Studios

What’s New Beyond the Original Campaign

Halo: Campaign Evolved is more than a visual upgrade. Halo Studios expanded the game to 13 total missions — the original 10, plus three new pre-campaign missions that follow Sergeant Avery Johnson in the lead-up to the ring’s discovery. These additions fill in story beats that fans have wanted for years.

The arsenal is expanded too: nine weapons from across the broader Halo series are now available, including the Energy Sword, Battle Rifle, and Needle Rifle. Vehicle hijacking — a fan-favourite mechanic from later games — is implemented throughout. Dozens of Skulls return to toggle gameplay modifiers. Cinematics have been rebuilt with full motion capture and returning voice actors, and Martin O’Donnell’s iconic soundtrack has been remastered with rebuilt sound design.

Halo: Campaign Evolved Master Chief combat gameplay
Image courtesy of Xbox Game Studios

Co-op, Crossplay, and Game Pass

The game supports two-player split-screen co-op on consoles and up to four-player online co-op across all platforms. Full crossplay and shared progression mean a Singapore PS5 player can team up with friends on Xbox Series X|S or PC without any barriers. Progress carries over if you ever switch platforms.

Xbox Game Pass subscribers get Halo: Campaign Evolved on day one at no extra cost. The game is also coming to PC via Steam for those who prefer that platform.

Halo: Campaign Evolved four-player online co-op
Image courtesy of Xbox Game Studios

Singapore Editions and Launch Dates

Two editions are available to pre-order on the Singapore PlayStation Store now:

  • Standard Edition — S$79.90: The full 13-mission campaign plus the Foundry Armory pre-order cosmetic pack.
  • Premium Edition — S$109.90: Everything in Standard, with up to five days early access (from 24 July in Singapore), the Alpha Halo Armory Pack, and a Digital Story & Art Collection with lore content.

For most Singapore players, the Standard Edition at S$79.90 is solid value for a campaign that comfortably clears ten hours. The Premium Edition is the pick if you want to play the moment early access opens on 24 July, or if the bonus cosmetics and lore collection appeal. The full standard launch for Singapore follows on 29 July.

Stay across all the biggest game releases hitting Singapore as July 2026 shapes up to be one of the strongest months on recent record.

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Hantu and Hunted: Singapore Studio Zeevium Games Drops Gameplay Reveal

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A Singapore studio just put our own folklore on the map — and made it terrifying. Hantu and Hunted (stylised HaH!), an asymmetric horror prop-hunt game built around the legendary ghosts of Southeast Asia, has dropped its official gameplay reveal. Developer Zeevium Games is a local Singapore studio, and the game is now live on Steam for wishlisting ahead of an Early Access launch targeting Q4 2026.

Hantu and Hunted – Official Gameplay Reveal | Southeast Asian Horror Prop Hunt — via Zeevium Games on YouTube

What Is Hantu and Hunted?

At its core, HaH! is an asymmetric game of hide-and-seek — but instead of cowering in a corner, the humans can morph into props to avoid detection. Meanwhile, one or more players step into the role of a Hantu, a Southeast Asian ghost with the sole purpose of sniffing out the living.

There are no guns, no upgrade trees, and no health bars to grind. Your survival depends entirely on how convincingly you can pretend to be a crate. Or a lamp. Or a durian. Yes, a durian.

Hantu and Hunted prop morph gameplay screenshot
Image courtesy of Zeevium Games

A match plays out in three acts. First, The Awakening: players pick their roles — humans scramble for cover while the Hantus lurk in the shadows. Then comes the main phase, Hide or Hunt: humans must move through the map collecting Batuprana crystals and feeding them into Rupavarna Machines to power up their escape. Working together speeds things up, but any noise draws the Hantu’s attention. Finally, The Final Escape: once the machines are humming, portals open — and it becomes a mad dash for the exit before the Hantu reaches full power.

Meet the Hantus — Southeast Asian Folklore in the Spotlight

Hantu and Hunted playable ghost characters from SEA folklore
Image courtesy of Zeevium Games

This is where HaH! stands apart from every Western prop-hunt game on the market. Instead of a generic masked killer or a jump-scare creature, the ghost roster is drawn directly from Southeast Asian mythology — the kind of folklore most Singapore kids grew up hearing about:

  • Pocong — the bound shroud ghost of Malay and Indonesian tradition
  • Kuntilanak — the malevolent female spirit that haunts tropical forests
  • Kuyang — the infamous flying-head entity from Borneo and Sabah lore
  • Hantu Raya — a powerful, commanding ghost rooted deep in Malay belief
  • Amalanhig — a zombie-like pursuer from Filipino mythology

Each ghost has a distinct toolkit designed to flush out hiding humans, so choosing which Hantu to play will shape your entire hunting strategy.

Your Best Weapon Is a Durian

Hantu and Hunted multiplayer prop-hunt action
Image courtesy of Zeevium Games

For the human side, the morph mechanic is everything. Players can transform into hundreds of objects scattered across each map — chairs, crates, barrels, and yes, a durian. Maps include environments like an eerie village and a floating market, both thick with furniture and everyday objects to blend into. The catch: collecting Batuprana crystals requires movement, and movement makes noise.

Tension escalates as the match goes on. Both sides unlock power spikes as crystals are collected, pushing the final moments of each round into a high-intensity finale where the Hantu reaches its most terrifying form. It is designed to be the kind of game where one wrong step triggers a full-volume Discord meltdown.

Built by Singapore, Built for Southeast Asia

Hantu and Hunted eerie village map environment
Image courtesy of Zeevium Games

Zeevium Games is a local Singapore studio, making HaH! a rare local indie production targeting the global PC market. The game launches with proximity voice chat built in — hear the Hantu breathing as it closes in on you — and it is designed explicitly for multiplayer chaos with friends.

Crucially for regional players, the game will support Malay, Indonesian, Thai, Vietnamese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, and Japanese at launch, alongside English and several European languages. That language list reads like the Steam storefront’s own Southeast Asian wishlist, and it signals that Zeevium is targeting the home audience deliberately.

The Early Access launch is slated for Q4 2026 on Windows PC via Steam. No SGD pricing has been announced yet. You can add it to your Steam wishlist now to be notified when it drops. For more local and regional game releases, check out our Singapore Gaming Scene coverage.

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You Are Already Dead: Kenshiro Hits Fatal Fury This June

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The post-apocalyptic heir to Hokuto Shinken is heading to South Town. SNK has confirmed Kenshiro from Fist of the North Star as the sixth and final DLC character in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves‘ Season Pass 2, launching sometime this month — and EVO 2026, which kicked off today in Las Vegas, is your first chance to play him.

Kenshiro character showcase for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
Image courtesy of SNK
FATAL FURY: CotW × FIST OF THE NORTH STAR: HOKUTO NO KEN｜KENSHIRO｜Character Trailer — via SNK OFFICIAL on YouTube

The Kenshiro Fatal Fury Crossover: Why This Pairing Makes Sense

For anyone who grew up watching anime in Singapore in the late 80s and 90s — or encountered the countless memes that followed — Kenshiro from Fist of the North Star (北斗の拳) needs no introduction. He is the protagonist of Tetsuo Hara and Buronson’s seminal post-apocalyptic manga, which ran in Weekly Shōnen Jump from 1983 to 1988 and was adapted into a landmark 1984 anime series. His lethal martial art Hokuto Shinken — targeting pressure points to destroy opponents from the inside — gave the world one of the most quoted anime lines of all time.

SNK’s decision to cross him over into Fatal Fury is not random: both franchises are rooted in the same era of Japanese action culture, and the timing is deliberate. As SNK states in the official announcement, his arrival “coincides with the all-new Fist of the North Star: HOKUTO NO KEN anime, currently airing in Japan and around the world” — the 2026 remake series that premiered on Amazon Prime Video on April 11 and is now running globally.

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves gameplay
Image courtesy of SNK

How Kenshiro Plays in City of the Wolves

SNK describes Kenshiro’s kit as focused on “fast and formidable strikes, channelling point activations and status changes, and impressive combo options.” The character trailer shows a close-range, high-pressure playstyle — rapid blitz combos with body-implosion finishers that are faithful to the source material. He is voiced by Shunsuke Takeuchi in Japanese and Clayton Alexander in English.

Kenshiro is the sixth and final character in Season Pass 2, joining Kim Jae Hoon, Nightmare Geese, Blue Mary, Wolfgang Krauser, and Mr. Karate. Season Pass 2 is available standalone for US$19.99. The Legend Edition — which bundles the base game with both Season Passes 1 and 2 — is currently discounted on Steam until July 9. Check the Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Steam page for current SGD pricing. The game is also on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Xbox Series X|S.

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves fighter showdown
Image courtesy of SNK

Demo Live at EVO 2026 This Weekend

EVO 2026 is running June 26–28 in Las Vegas, and Kenshiro is available on the showfloor as a playable hands-on preview. SNK has confirmed his full launch for “June 2026” without locking a specific date — with EVO underway and the demo already live, a shadow drop during the event window is looking very likely.

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is in the main EVO 2026 bracket alongside Street Fighter 6, Tekken 8, Guilty Gear Strive, and eleven other titles. For Singapore FGC players watching from home, the pools and Showcase streams are free on EVO’s official Twitch and YouTube channels. Evening sessions in Las Vegas (PDT) land in the early morning hours SGT — PDT + 15 hours — so plan accordingly. Find more fighting game and gaming news on GameTrader.SG.

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves action combat
Image courtesy of SNK

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EVO 2026 Starts Tomorrow — What Singapore FGC Fans Need to Know

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The world’s most storied fighting game championship opens tomorrow — and for Singapore’s FGC, this year’s EVO carries bigger stakes than usual. EVO 2026 runs 26–28 June at the Las Vegas Convention Center, and alongside the enormous on-stage moments, we now have official confirmation: EVO Singapore is coming in early 2027.

Whether you are planning to stay up for the livestream or just want to track the reveals, here is what you need to know.

EVO 2026 crowd celebrating at the Las Vegas Convention Center
Image courtesy of EVO

The Lineup: 12 Games Across Three Days

EVO 2026 features 12 titles in open-bracket competition, with the six highest-entered games earning arena stage spots on Finals day. The full roster:

  • Street Fighter 6
  • Tekken 8
  • 2XKO
  • Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
  • Guilty Gear -Strive-
  • Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising
  • Rivals of Aether II
  • Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes
  • BlazBlue: Central Fiction
  • Invincible VS
  • Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage
  • Vampire Savior

A total of 5,774 unique competitors from 50 countries are attending — with Street Fighter 6 leading all entries for a fourth straight year at 2,414, followed by Tekken 8 at 1,354 and the newly launched 2XKO at an impressive 1,080. Rivals of Aether II more than doubled its 2025 entry count, the biggest growth story of the week.

The 2026 Evo Announcement Show — via Evo Events on YouTube

Confirmed Announcements to Watch For

Publishers regularly bank their biggest DLC and new-character reveals at EVO for maximum audience. This year, several are already locked in.

BlazBlue: Central Fiction — First New Character in Nine Years

BlazBlue: Central Fiction‘s first new playable character since 2017 has been confirmed for a reveal at EVO 2026. Nine years between new characters in any fighting game is a long time; for the BlazBlue community this is genuinely historic. Who it is and when they drop: we find out this weekend.

Guilty Gear -Strive- — Robo-Ky Incoming

Arc System Works will premiere the Robo-Ky gameplay trailer at EVO 2026 as part of the Blazing Pass Duel 2 update (Ennui Protocol), which launches on 2 July. If you main anything in GGS, the Sunday showcase is must-watch.

Tekken 8 — Bob Makes His Grand Entrance

Tekken 8 fight at EVO 2026 — Steve Fox vs Law
Image courtesy of Bandai Namco Entertainment

Bandai Namco is using EVO to drop the Bob gameplay trailer, with his release date expected alongside it. Bob is the next confirmed DLC character for Tekken 8. With T8 placing second in total entries at 1,354, this reveal will land in front of one of the biggest audiences of the year.

Street Fighter 6 — Capcom Saving Something Big for Sunday

Street Fighter 6 Metro City World Tour environment
Image courtesy of Capcom

Capcom has confirmed it is withholding its Street Fighter 6 news for the Sunday Top 8 — meaning whatever the announcement is, it drops at peak viewership, during the finals of the game that leads all EVO entries and carries the tournament’s top prize pool of USD $40,000. Speculation is running hot; we will report the moment it breaks.

Schedule and How to Watch

All pools run Friday and Saturday. Finals are split:

  • Saturday 27 June: Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising, Guilty Gear -Strive-, Rivals of Aether II
  • Sunday 28 June: 2XKO, Tekken 8, Street Fighter 6, Vampire Savior, Invincible VS, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
EVO arena stage with player celebrated on the big screen
Image courtesy of EVO

Ten simultaneous streams run across the weekend on EVO’s Twitch and YouTube channels. At GMT+8, Sunday’s SF6 and Tekken 8 Top 8s will fall in the early hours of Monday 29 June — set an alarm or catch the VOD.

EVO Singapore 2027 — It Is Happening

The headline for the local FGC: EVO Singapore has been officially confirmed as part of EVO’s global expansion, now targeting early 2027 after being pushed back from an originally planned 2026 window. No venue or date is pinned down yet, but the commitment is firm.

Singapore joins Brazil, Morocco, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, and China in EVO’s 2027 international expansion — and the fit makes sense. Singapore’s competitive FGC scene has been growing steadily: SEA Major returned, and the city hosted a Capcom Pro Tour offline event at Gamescom Asia. Having an official EVO event here means local players can earn international ranking points without the cost of flying to Las Vegas, and it raises the profile of the region’s entire competitive scene.

Details on EVO Singapore 2027 — venue, date, and game lineup — are expected over the coming months. We will keep you updated as they land. In the meantime, for more gaming events and esports coverage, head to our events section.

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GTA VI Pre-Orders Are Live — What Singapore Gamers Need to Know

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Grand Theft Auto VI pre-orders are now live — or going live today, 25 June — on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, with Rockstar Games officially confirming a 19 November 2026 release date. If you have been counting down since Trailer 1 broke internet records in 2023, the time to lock in your copy is now.

Grand Theft Auto VI Trailer 2 — via Rockstar Games on YouTube

GTA VI Pre-Order Date and Platforms Confirmed

Rockstar Games confirmed via its official Newswire that pre-orders begin on 25 June 2026, opening across the PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, the Rockstar Games Launcher, and selected physical retailers globally. The game launches simultaneously on:

  • PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro
  • Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S

There is no PC version announced for 2026, and a Nintendo Switch 2 edition has not been confirmed. Rockstar historically brings GTA titles to PC 12–18 months after the console release, but no date has been given.

Which Editions Are Available?

GTA VI is available in at least two tiers: a Standard Edition and a Deluxe Edition, per the GamesRadar pre-order tracker. Rockstar has not officially published pricing as of writing — expect that to be confirmed in the storefront listings when pre-orders go fully live. If the pattern of GTA V and Red Dead Redemption 2 holds, the Deluxe tier will likely bundle GTA Online in-game currency and exclusive cosmetics, but details are to be confirmed. We will update this article as soon as official pricing is published.

What Is GTA VI About?

Set across the fictional State of Leonida — built around a sun-drenched, neon-lit reimagining of Vice City — GTA VI follows two protagonists: Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos. Lucia is the first playable female lead in a mainline Grand Theft Auto game, a milestone Rockstar barely had to announce; it simply showed up in Trailer 1 and sent the internet into overdrive. The two are entangled in a criminal conspiracy that spans swamps, beaches, and gleaming high-rises — all rendered in stunning detail on PS5 hardware.

Trailer 2, released in May 2025, clocked more than 475 million views across platforms in its first 24 hours, making it one of the most-watched entertainment trailers in history. A third trailer is widely expected to accompany the pre-order launch.

Grand Theft Auto VI Vice City skyline screenshot
Image courtesy of Rockstar Games

How to Pre-Order GTA VI in Singapore

Singapore players have two main digital routes:

  • PS5: Open the PlayStation Store app or website (Singapore region) and search for Grand Theft Auto VI. SGD pricing will display once Rockstar confirms regional rates — to be confirmed.
  • Xbox: Head to the Microsoft Store on your Series X|S or the Xbox app and search GTA VI.

Physical pre-orders are expected at local gaming retailers such as GameXtreme and major electronics chains — check their websites and storefronts. Physical copies are worth watching for in Singapore, where store exclusives and launch-day bonuses can sometimes differ from digital.

For the latest gaming news including updates as GTA VI pricing and pre-order bonuses are confirmed, stay locked to GameTrader.SG.

Last words

GTA VI is the game Singapore has been waiting years for — and with pre-orders finally live and a November release less than five months away, the hype is entirely justified. Lock in your platform, set aside your budget, and refresh that PlayStation Store or Xbox dashboard. The State of Leonida is almost open for business.

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Elixir Esports CQ Opens 2 July — Their Largest Outlet Yet

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Singapore’s gaming cafe scene just levelled up. Elixir Esports is officially opening its largest outlet to date at CQ, Clarke Quay on 2 July 2026 — bringing its signature blend of professional-grade gaming, food and beverage, and live esports tournaments to one of the most iconic riverside districts in the city.

CQ Clarke Quay revamp key visual
Image courtesy of CQ @ Clarke Quay

What Is Elixir Esports?

Elixir Esports has been part of Singapore’s gaming scene since 2015, building a reputation for premium LAN-cafe experiences that go well beyond the old-school cyber cafe formula. Their outlets at Lavender, Beauty World, Holland Village, and The Cathay each share the same DNA: sleek, futuristic interiors, high-end hardware, and a setup that feels as much like a lifestyle space as a gaming venue.

Stations across their outlets run on ASUS ROG PCs equipped with AMD 9070 XT graphics cards, paired with ZOWIE peripherals and ASUS monitors — including 360 Hz panels in select rooms for the truly twitch-dependent. Pricing starts from S$6 per hour, with VIP rooms, five-person party suites, and an Elixir VIP membership tier for regulars.

The brand also holds a distinctive technical edge: Singapore’s first and only centralised server room, which keeps all the bulky CPU hardware hidden away so each station is cleaner, cooler, and physically roomier than a traditional setup.

Elixir Esports gaming cafe interior setup
Image courtesy of Elixir Esports

Elixir Esports CQ — What to Expect

The Clarke Quay outlet is billed as Elixir Esports’ biggest location to date, and will operate around the clock, 24 hours a day. It will house gaming facilities, a food and beverage section, and dedicated space for esports tournaments — making it one of the most complete gaming destinations in the city when it opens.

The CQ opening lands in the middle of a broader refresh for the riverside mall: CQ @ Clarke Quay announced eight new brands as part of a major tenant revamp in early 2026. Elixir Esports is one of the headline additions, a clear sign that gaming and esports culture has earned a permanent spot in mainstream Singapore entertainment.

Specific details on station count, the full F&B menu, and room configurations are expected to be confirmed around opening day — keep an eye on Elixir Esports’ official site and their Instagram @elixiresports.sg for the final word.

How to Get There

CQ @ Clarke Quay sits along the Singapore River and is a short walk from Clarke Quay MRT (NE5) on the North East Line. The area is well served by buses and taxis, and there’s plenty of dining and nightlife options nearby — ideal if you’re planning a longer outing around the gaming session.

Last words

A 24/7 flagship gaming outlet in Clarke Quay is the kind of thing Singapore gamers have been quietly hoping for. Whether you’re grinding ranked into the early hours, catching an esports final with friends, or just looking for a quality setup away from home, Elixir Esports CQ looks set to be one of the most compelling gaming spaces in the city. Pencil in 2 July.

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