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Mortal Shell II Locks In August 20 Release Date

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Cold Symmetry’s dark open-world follow-up Mortal Shell II finally has a confirmed date: it launches on 20 August 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Publisher Playstack confirmed the date on 9 July alongside a new release date trailer, and a free open beta is already live on Steam right now.

Mortal Shell II – Official Release Date Trailer — via XBOX on YouTube
Mortal Shell II gameplay screenshot showing combat in a dark fantasy setting
Image courtesy of Cold Symmetry

Eight Shells, One Interconnected Open World

The sequel expands well beyond the original’s haunted corridors. Mortal Shell II takes place across a compact but deeply interconnected open world built around more than 60 dungeons — sunken temples, forbidden forests, and stranger locales — all accessible without loading screens between areas. Your main tool is the Shell system: eight distinct dormant warrior forms you can possess, each with its own moveset, abilities, and upgrade paths.

One of the biggest mechanical departures from the first game is the removal of the stamina bar. Cold Symmetry has rebuilt the combat to feel faster and more fluid, centred on breaking enemy posture and landing critical hits by exploiting the right openings rather than watching a draining gauge. Weapons have been redesigned from the ground up with deeper upgrade trees to match.

Mortal Shell II open world showing dark temples and atmospheric ruins
Image courtesy of Cold Symmetry

Hunting the Undermether

You play as the Harbinger, sent into this hostile world to reclaim stolen eggs from a dangerous faction called the Undermether. The story remains deliberately cryptic in the Mortal Shell tradition, but the shift to an open world with 60-plus dungeons gives the environmental storytelling far more room to breathe than the original’s more linear layout allowed. Strange companions and hidden lore are scattered throughout.

Editions, Pricing, and Pre-Order Bonuses

Mortal Shell II launches in three editions:

  • Standard Edition — US$49.99
  • Devout Edition — US$59.99, adds up to 72 hours of early access ahead of the 20 August launch date, plus the full Obsidian skin set for all eight playable Shells
  • Revered Edition (physical PS5 only) — base game, SteelBook case, hardcover art book, fine art prints, and collector’s box packaging

Pre-ordering on any platform also unlocks the Skeletal Harbinger and Obsidian Harbinger cosmetic skins at no extra cost.

Mortal Shell II posture-breaking combat with a Shell warrior
Image courtesy of Cold Symmetry

The Free Open Beta Is Live on Steam Right Now

You can jump into Mortal Shell II on PC today — no purchase or pre-order required. A free open beta is live on Steam, and everyone who downloads and plays during the beta period earns the Flayed Harbinger cosmetic skin that carries into the full release. It is a no-cost way to check whether the revamped stamina-free combat clicks for you before putting money down.

Mortal Shell II dark fantasy world with sprawling ruins and hostile landscape
Image courtesy of Cold Symmetry

Getting It in Singapore

Singapore players can pre-order Mortal Shell II now via the PlayStation Store, the Microsoft Store, or Steam. Local SGD pricing on the PS Store and Xbox is to be confirmed — check each storefront directly for the regional price. The physical Revered Edition for PS5 is available through international retailers for those who prefer a boxed copy.

Soulslike gaming has a dedicated following in Singapore, and Mortal Shell II’s combination of a full open world, eight build paths, and no stamina-gating makes it one of the more accessible entries in the genre for players who found the first game’s rhythm punishing. 20 August is one to mark on the calendar. Browse more upcoming game releases and news on GameTrader.SG.

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Cygames’ Three Long-Awaited Games Are Still in Development

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After years of near-total silence, Cygames has confirmed that three of its most anticipated projects — action RPG Project Awakening, real-time tactics game Lost Order, and fantasy action game Garnet Arena: Mages of Magicary — are all still in active development. The confirmation comes via a Weekly Famitsu interview with Cygames president Koichi Watanabe, published as part of the magazine’s 15th anniversary cover feature on the studio behind Granblue Fantasy and Granblue Fantasy: Relink.

Project Awakening Is Alive and “Starting to Take Shape”

Of the three titles, Project Awakening has the longest waiting list. The action RPG was first announced at Cygames NEXT 2016, resurfaced as a PS4 title at the PlayStation LineUp Tour in 2018, had a demo rated in 2019 that never released, and then went almost completely dark — save for appearing in parent company CyberAgent’s financial reports. That makes Watanabe’s words here genuinely welcome.

“Development [on Project Awakening] is, of course, steadily progressing,” Watanabe said, as reported by Gematsu from the Famitsu interview. “What I can say at the moment is that it is really starting to take shape. Everyone on the team is working each day with a real sense of confidence that things are coming together.”

Asked whether the 2018 trailer still reflects the game’s direction, Watanabe clarified: “If you’re asking, ‘Is it exactly the same?’, I’d say it’s a little different. The overall direction remains largely the same, but as development has progressed, we’ve continued polishing it by adding new elements here and there.” Cygames also shared new Project Awakening footage directly with Famitsu during the interview — none of which has been made public yet.

Project Awakening 2021 Cygames Tech Conference screenshot
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Project Awakening Debut Trailer — via Cygames公式チャンネル on YouTube

Lost Order Enters Its Final Stretch

Lost Order — a real-time tactics smartphone game also announced at Cygames NEXT 2016 — actually had a closed beta back in 2017, raising expectations that a launch wasn’t far off. It then disappeared. Watanabe now says it’s closer than ever: “This one is also deep in development, and is now entering the final stretch.”

The rebuild has been extensive. “We’ve rebuilt everything from scratch since the closed beta test [in 2017], including the character models,” Watanabe explained. “It’s still in development, so the quality is only going to improve going forward. We are gradually beginning to see the path toward launch.” Famitsu’s editors, who were shown new footage during the interview, described the results as being of “astonishing quality” — “a bit unbelievable that this is possible as a smartphone app.”

Lost Order Cygames real-time tactics smartphone game
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LOST ORDER Prologue Movie — via Cygames公式チャンネル on YouTube

Garnet Arena: Mages of Magicary Confirmed Active

The third title, Garnet Arena: Mages of Magicary, was originally announced in 2021 as “Project GAMM” before receiving its full name in 2023. The fantasy action game is produced by Kenichiro Takaki, who joined Cygames after his long tenure at Marvelous. Watanabe confirmed it remains in development and that Cygames shared new gameplay footage with Famitsu during the interview, though none has been released publicly.

Garnet Arena: Mages of Magicary title announcement key art
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Garnet Arena: Mages of Magicary gameplay screenshot
Image courtesy of Cygames

A Studio Built for the Long Game

Beyond confirming the three titles, Watanabe gave a broader read on the company’s health. He said Cygames prefers not to share news on projects while they are still in a “half-finished state” — which explains the long silences. He also noted that teams are “currently firing on all cylinders,” with developers proactively chasing quality improvements on their own initiative. Completing the Cygames NEXT 2016 slate remains the company’s top priority, but Watanabe also confirmed that entirely new projects are in early preparation.

For Singapore and Southeast Asia gamers, this is significant news. Cygames built its regional fanbase through Granblue Fantasy — which still runs regular events and is widely played on mobile across SEA — and last year’s Granblue Fantasy: Relink (which recently brought its Endless Ragnarok expansion to Nintendo Switch 2). Project Awakening and Lost Order have been on the radar of this audience for nearly a decade. No release windows or platforms were announced, and no new screenshots have been released publicly yet — but at least these games are confirmed alive and apparently looking the part. We’ll be watching Famitsu and the Cygames official channels for the next update.

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Sword Art Online: Echoes of Aincrad Is Out Now on PS5, Xbox and PC

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Two years after it was first teased, the Sword Art Online game every SAO fan actually wanted — a proper single-player action RPG set inside Aincrad, with you as the player character — has finally arrived. Sword Art Online: Echoes of Aincrad is out now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Singapore PS5 and Xbox players can dive in today; the PC launch on Steam is live as well.

Echoes of Aincrad | Gameplay Trailer — via Bandai Namco Entertainment America on YouTube

Step Into the Death Game

The premise puts you in the boots of an early beta tester who, like the rest of the 10,000 players logged into the first official launch of Sword Art Online, discovers that logging out is no longer possible — and that dying in-game means dying for real. You start with a slight advantage over most players thanks to your beta access to certain quests and mechanics, but Floor 1 is still a brutal introduction. The story escalates from Floor 2 onwards as a cryptic quest hints at a catastrophe that may only be preventable under very specific conditions.

Sword Art Online Echoes of Aincrad — sword combat against a dungeon boss
Image courtesy of Bandai Namco Entertainment

Echoes of Aincrad is fully single-player — no online multiplayer — but the game replicates the feeling of a massive VRMMORPG through its AI partner system, its layered quest design, and the consistent pressure of the death game stakes. The game covers the first two complete floors of the floating castle, with an expansion DLC confirmed to add more by 31 December 2026.

Six Weapons, One Partner

Combat is built around six distinct weapon types — Sword & Shield, Two-Handed Axe, Dagger, Rapier, Two-Handed Sword, and Mace — each with a different moveset and a roster of Sword Skills (special ability attacks). Weapons can be upgraded and combined for further customisation.

Echoes of Aincrad — the floating castle Aincrad, multiple floors visible
Image courtesy of Bandai Namco Entertainment

For every quest, you bring one partner from a growing roster of characters who each play a different role: some deal damage, others heal, buff, or control crowds. You can direct their positioning and focus mid-fight, which adds a light layer of tactics to what is otherwise a fast, action-forward combat system. Pick the wrong partner for a boss and you will feel it; pick the right one and some of Aincrad’s nastier encounters click into place satisfyingly.

SAO Echoes of Aincrad — partner character supporting player in combat
Image courtesy of Bandai Namco Entertainment

Death Game Mode — For Those Who Dare

Beyond the standard story mode sits the game’s highest-stakes offering: Death Game Mode, where a single death permanently erases your save file. It is available immediately for Deluxe and Ultimate edition buyers, and unlockable after completing the story for Standard edition players. If you have ever watched the SAO anime and wondered what it would actually feel like to play under those conditions, this is as close as games have come to a genuine answer.

Echoes of Aincrad — dramatic boss battle on Aincrad's upper floors
Image courtesy of Bandai Namco Entertainment

Editions and Where to Get It

Three digital editions are available at launch. The Standard Edition (USD 69.99) covers the base game. The Deluxe Edition (USD 89.99) bundles the Expansion DLC Pass, a starter resource pack, and Death Game Mode Early Unlock. The Ultimate Edition (USD 109.99) adds an exclusive bonus anime short, a 141-track digital soundtrack, a 640-page digital artbook, and a special armour set. Pre-order purchasers — the bonus runs until today — receive the Proto-Elucidator Weapon Pack, a set of six jet-black weapons themed on Kirito’s signature blade. SGD pricing is listed directly on the PlayStation Store and Steam for Singapore players. A physical Aincrad Edition (USD 149.99) includes an artbook, soundtrack, and exclusive collectibles.

The game supports English and Japanese audio with subtitles in 14 languages, including Traditional Chinese, Indonesian, Thai, and Korean — making the Asia release a complete, localised package for the region. For more game launch news, head to our Game News section.

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Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok Launches on Switch 2 Today

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Cygames’ acclaimed action RPG just got a major expansion, and it is live today. Granblue Fantasy: Relink — Endless Ragnarok launches on Nintendo Switch 2, PS4, PS5, and PC via Steam, bringing a new story arc, reworked endgame systems, and a fresh reason to pick up one of the best co-op action RPGs of recent years.

Combat action in Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok
Image courtesy of Cygames

What Is Endless Ragnarok?

Granblue Fantasy: Relink launched on PS4/PS5 and Steam in 2024 and quickly became a favourite for its fluid character action and surprisingly robust 4-player co-op mode. Endless Ragnarok is not a minor DLC update — it is a substantial expansion that adds:

  • A new story chapter pitting your crew against mysterious, world-threatening beings called ragnalia
  • A reworked Summon system that gives you direct control over summoned primal beasts, culminating in powerful Primal Burst chain attacks
  • The Conflux, a new solo challenge mode where unpredictable obstacles and enigmatic powers keep each run feeling different
  • New co-op quest tiers and bosses to grind through with friends
  • Master Traits, an expanded progression layer that unlocks new character-specific abilities beyond the base skill trees
Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok | Launch Trailer “Not Forgotten Sky” — via Granblue Fantasy: Relink Official Channel on YouTube

Switch 2 Version: What’s New

This is the game’s Nintendo Switch 2 debut. For Switch 2 owners, the package includes the full base game (Granblue Fantasy: Relink) plus the Endless Ragnarok content in one bundle — no separate purchase needed. The Switch 2 edition also adds local wireless co-op for up to four players, a mode that is exclusive to the Nintendo platform. Online cross-play is supported across all versions (PS4, PS5, Switch 2, Steam), so your party size is not limited by which platform your friends own.

Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok new character in a dramatic outdoor environment
Image courtesy of Cygames

Pricing and How to Get It

On Switch 2, PS5, and Steam, two purchase options are available:

  • New to Relink: The full bundle (base game + Endless Ragnarok) is USD 59.99 — one purchase gets you everything. Check the Nintendo Singapore eShop listing for local SGD pricing.
  • Existing Relink owners: The Endless Ragnarok upgrade is available separately at USD 29.99 on Steam (and equivalent on PlayStation Store). If you already own Relink on PS5 or Steam, you do not have to re-buy the full game.

An early-purchase bonus runs until 31 August 2026 and includes a Supplementary Damage V Sigil and War Elemental Sigil Set — pick it up sooner rather than later if you are planning to dive into endgame content.

Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok gameplay showing new environments
Image courtesy of Cygames

Should Singapore Switch 2 Owners Pick This Up?

If you missed Granblue Fantasy: Relink on PS5 or PC, the Switch 2 bundle is a genuinely strong deal — the base game alone holds up exceptionally well, and Endless Ragnarok adds substantial new content on top. The addition of Switch 2-exclusive local co-op is a real bonus for Singapore players who prefer to game together in the same room. Cross-play means your regular online crew on PlayStation or Steam can still join your session without switching platforms.

Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok four-player co-op action
Image courtesy of Cygames

It is out now on the Nintendo eShop Singapore, PlayStation Store, and Steam. Browse more Switch 2 coverage and game news in our Game News section.

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SAO Echoes of Aincrad Launches 9 July on PS5 and PC

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Sword Art Online’s latest action RPG, Echoes of Aincrad, launches globally on 9 July on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S — and on PC via Steam on 10 July. Developed by Game Studio Inc. and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, it is the first SAO game where you play as a fully custom character rather than Kirito himself, stepping into the original Aincrad death game alongside familiar faces from the series.

Echoes of Aincrad | Gameplay Trailer — via Bandai Namco Entertainment America on YouTube

Create Your Own Hero

Character creation goes deep. You choose from body type presets, then fine-tune individual proportions through sliders — bust, waist, arm width, leg shape, skin tone and facial features — before picking your starting gear and preferred weapon. Your hero is entirely yours; Iori, the original character featured in official story content, serves as a separate NPC companion alongside Argo, Kirito and Asuna rather than a fixed protagonist you are locked into playing.

Echoes of Aincrad character creation screen showing body type sliders and customisation options
Image courtesy of Bandai Namco Entertainment

Six Weapons, Real-Time Combat and Sword Skills

Combat is real-time and stamina-managed. Six weapon types are available — Sword & Shield, Two-Handed Axe, Dagger, Rapier, Two-Handed Sword and Mace — each with its own move set and signature Sword Skills, the series’ charged special attacks that have been a staple since the original light novels. Chaining those skills against groups of enemies in the gameplay footage looks satisfying; the arc of a wide sword slash clearing a room full of flaming opponents gives a sense of how powerful a well-timed skill feels.

Echoes of Aincrad real-time combat with sword skill sweep against fire monsters in a dungeon
Image courtesy of Bandai Namco Entertainment

Partner System and Iconic Boss Fights

You can bring 1–3 AI partners into each quest, with their weapons and skills customisable between runs. Floor bosses return in full action-RPG form — Illfang the Kobold Lord, the Floor 1 boss that anime fans have been waiting to face head-on since 2012, shows up with attack-pattern phases and a proper health bar. Two complete floors of Aincrad are open to explore, spanning plains, dungeons and other environments drawn from the original story.

Echoes of Aincrad boss fight against Illfang the Kobold Lord Lv31 with real-time action combat
Image courtesy of Bandai Namco Entertainment
Echoes of Aincrad party of four characters with glowing weapons inside a dungeon
Image courtesy of Bandai Namco Entertainment

Death Game Mode: Optional Permadeath

For those who want to feel the full weight of Aincrad’s stakes, Death Game Mode introduces permadeath — die in combat and your save is gone. It unlocks after you clear the main story, or from day one if you pick up the Deluxe or Ultimate Edition. It is a smart optional layer that lets casual players enjoy the story at their own pace while keeping the series’ defining tension available for anyone who wants to raise the stakes.

Platforms, Price and Singapore Availability

Echoes of Aincrad launches on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on 9 July with preloads opening on 8 July, and on PC via Steam on 10 July at 03:00 UTC (11:00 SGT). The game ships in 14 languages including Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Thai and Indonesian, making it well-suited for players across Southeast Asia. The Standard Edition is priced at US$69.99; Singapore PlayStation Store and Steam pricing will follow at launch. For the full editions breakdown and pre-order options, visit the official Bandai Namco page. For more upcoming game launches, check out our Game News coverage.

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Digimon Story: Time Stranger Comes to Switch and Switch 2 on 10 July

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Switch and Switch 2 owners in Singapore, your wait is almost over. Digimon Story: Time Stranger — the monster-taming RPG that sold over one million copies on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC — lands on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on 10 July 2026, with an Asia launch on the same date.

Watch the Southeast Asia Launch Trailer

Digimon Story Time Stranger – Launch Trailer — via Bandai Namco Entertainment Southeast Asia on YouTube

The Story: Two Worlds on the Brink

You play as an ADAMAS agent investigating digital anomalies. During a routine operation in Shinjuku, you witness the “Shinjuku Inferno” — an all-out war between Digimon — and get hurled eight years into the past. From there you must prevent the collapse of both the human world and the Digital World, building bonds with over 450 Digimon along the way through turn-based combat and a Digifarm where you raise and evolve your partners.

Digimon Story: Time Stranger gameplay screenshot
Image courtesy of Bandai Namco Entertainment

Switch 2 Performance: Two Modes to Choose From

The Switch 2 version, ported by h.a.n.d. Inc., offers a choice between two display modes:

  • Quality Mode — 4K HDR at up to 30fps (docked); Full HD at up to 30fps (handheld)
  • Performance Mode — Full HD at up to 60fps, both docked and in handheld

The original Nintendo Switch version runs at 1080p docked and 720p handheld at 30fps. For Switch 2 owners who already own the original Switch version, note that save data is not compatible between the two editions — they are sold separately.

Digimon Story: Time Stranger battle screenshot
Image courtesy of Bandai Namco Entertainment

Free Day-One Update: Terriermon Joins the Party

Alongside the Switch launch on 10 July, Bandai Namco is releasing a free update — available for all platforms — that adds:

  • Terriermon Assistant as a fully playable character
  • Photo Mode during field exploration
  • A screen to check Digivolution conditions directly in the Digifarm
  • A graphics mode selection option

If you have been holding off on the PS5 or PC version, this is a solid reason to pick it up now.

Digimon Story: Time Stranger Digimon collection screenshot
Image courtesy of Bandai Namco Entertainment

Editions and Extras

Three digital editions are available on the Nintendo eShop. The Standard Edition includes the base game plus pre-order bonuses (school uniform costumes, an adventure item set, and Agumon (Black) and Gabumon (Black)). The Digital Deluxe adds the Season Pass — three DLC packs, each with five additional Digimon and story episodes — plus Cyber Sleuth costumes. The Digital Ultimate edition bundles in costume packs, additional side missions, early-unlocked special Digimon, and a BGM pack. US pricing starts at US$59.99 for the standard edition; local SGD pricing was not confirmed at time of writing — check the Nintendo eShop for regional details.

Demo Now Available

A playable demo is already live on the Nintendo eShop for both Switch and Switch 2. If you want to test the combat and world-traversal mechanics before committing, download it now — it is the same build that will run at launch. For more game news and upcoming Switch 2 releases, check our Game News coverage.

Digimon Story: Time Stranger Digifarm screenshot
Image courtesy of Bandai Namco Entertainment

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Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance Revealed — G-Rank, Elder Dragons, 2027

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Capcom unveiled Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance at Summer Game Fest 2026, and it looks like the expansion endgame hunters have been waiting for: a floating-island locale, two classic Elder Dragons, a new flagship, and — finally — Master Rank. It is heading to PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC in 2027.

Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance — Official Reveal Trailer via Monster Hunter on YouTube

The Skybound Eyrie: MH Wilds Takes Flight

The expansion’s new locale is the Skybound Eyrie, a region of floating islands laced with ancient ruins drifting above the clouds near Wyveria. Your Seikret — the rideable companion you use for fast travel in the base game — becomes your primary way into the area, taking flight to reach an ecosystem of monsters that live entirely airborne. It is a dramatic shift from the rocky, storm-ravaged biomes of the original game, and Capcom has described the expansion as advancing the Expedition Team’s story as the adventure soars to a new locale set amongst the clouds, as relayed by Video Games Chronicle.

Old Friends Return — and a New Flagship Arrives

Two iconic Elder Dragons are confirmed for Ascendance. Kushala Daora, the wind-wrapped steel dragon that surrounds itself in whirlwinds, and Lao-Shan Lung, the colossal walking fortress of an Elder Dragon that has not appeared in a mainline entry for some time, are both confirmed returns. Their presence signals that Ascendance is treating the sky region as serious endgame territory — both are late-game challenges in every title they have featured in.

Beyond the returning roster, the reveal trailer teased a new flagship: a green, winged creature that appears to summon airborne companions to assist it during hunts. Capcom has not officially named it yet, but it features prominently in the expansion’s key art alongside Kushala Daora.

Monster Hunter Wilds Ascendance — Skybound Eyrie reveal trailer still
Image courtesy of Capcom

Master Rank Is Here — and It Matters

The headline feature for veteran hunters is the arrival of Master Rank quests — the G-Rank equivalent that has been the defining endgame tier of Monster Hunter since Monster Hunter Freedom Unite. Master Rank layers a higher difficulty tier on top of High Rank, with harder monster versions, new move sets, and a separate gear progression track with new weapons and armour. For context, Monster Hunter: World’s Master Rank came in the Iceborne expansion and added hundreds of hours of endgame content. Ascendance appears to follow the same model.

Alongside Master Rank, Capcom showed new Hunter moves and abilities tied to a new piece of gear called the Booster Bracer, a device that temporarily amplifies attack power and unlocks enhanced combos. The story thread picks up with Alma and Olivia from the main game continuing into the new region.

What Singapore Hunters Need to Know Right Now

Monster Hunter Wilds launched in February 2025 as one of Capcom’s fastest-selling games ever, and its player base in Singapore and across Southeast Asia is sizable — the series has a dedicated community here, and many players have been pushing High Rank hunts and waiting for exactly this kind of endgame content drop.

A few things to note for local players: no price has been announced yet (Iceborne was priced at S$49.90 on PS4 at launch — Ascendance could land in similar territory, to be confirmed). To access the expansion you will need to have completed the 7-Star assignment Awaking From a Dream in the base game. A 2027 window is wide — Capcom typically narrows the release quarter at Tokyo Game Show or a subsequent showcase, so keep an eye on the latest game news for a firmer date.

Last Words

Ascendance looks like everything that made Iceborne a worthy successor, rebuilt on the stronger systems of Wilds — with airborne traversal, classic monsters, and a difficulty ceiling for those who have already cleared High Rank and want something genuinely harder. 2027 feels far, but Capcom has historically drip-fed Ascendance content between now and launch. Watch the official Monster Hunter YouTube channel for updates as TGS 2026 approaches.

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Granblue Fantasy Relink: Endless Ragnarok Demo Is Out Now

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Cygames has dropped a free demo for Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok, and it is live right now across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam. The trial arrives alongside a brand-new trailer that recaps the beloved original game ahead of the expansion’s July 9, 2026 launch.

[EN] Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok | Third Trailer “The Journey So Far” — via Granblue Fantasy: Relink Official Channel on YouTube

Three Modes to Try in the Granblue Fantasy Relink Endless Ragnarok Demo

The demo packs three distinct modes:

  • Story Mode — Play through an early chapter of the Granblue Fantasy: Relink main campaign. Clear it to earn in-game rewards redeemable when the full game launches on 9 July.
  • Quest Mode — Tackle four action quests solo or with friends across platforms. Beat the first three to unlock the fourth, “Sephira’s Sanguine Glimmer,” which gives you a first look at the Summons mechanic — an all-new Endless Ragnarok battle system available at Chaos difficulty and above.
  • Tutorial Mode — Brand new to the series? This mode walks you through exploration and combat basics before you dive in.

Crossplay is active from day one, letting PS5 players queue alongside Switch 2 and PC crews. No PlayStation Plus membership is required for PS5/PS4 multiplayer, though Nintendo Switch Online is needed for Switch 2 online sessions.

Granblue Fantasy Relink Endless Ragnarok third trailer screenshot showing Gran and crew in battle
Image courtesy of Cygames

Meet Seofon, the Star Sword Sovereign

One of Endless Ragnarok’s six brand-new playable characters, Seofon — the famed Star Sword Sovereign — is available to try in the demo. He unlocks differently in the full game, so the demo is your best chance to get hands-on time before 9 July. Cygames has also balanced the experience based on open beta feedback: the Aquila Ruby Golem boss in “Sephira’s Sanguine Glimmer” now has reduced HP and ATK values, making it more approachable for newcomers.

What Is Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok?

Released in 2024, Granblue Fantasy: Relink is Cygames’ cinematic action RPG set in a world of sky pirates and floating islands. Endless Ragnarok is a major standalone expansion adding a new storyline, the solo-progression Conflux system, and six new playable characters. It is also the franchise’s debut on Nintendo Switch 2, opening the series up to a whole new wave of players.

To unlock Endless Ragnarok’s story content in the full game, you’ll need to complete “The Tale of Bahamut’s Rage” quest from the base game, which then opens up Chaos-difficulty quests and the Conflux mode — a solo progression track that scales from early chapters all the way through the expansion’s final acts.

Pricing

  • New players (base game + Endless Ragnarok bundle): USD $59.99
  • Existing GBF Relink owners (Endless Ragnarok upgrade): USD $29.99

SGD pricing is to be confirmed — check the PlayStation Store Singapore or Steam Store for your regional price once the game launches on 9 July.

Last Words

For Singapore fans of action RPGs, GBF Relink’s Endless Ragnarok demo is a genuine no-brainer — it is completely free, playable right now, and rewards you with in-game items for the full version. The crossplay support also means your local friends on PS5, Switch 2, or PC can all queue together, which is exactly the kind of feature the Singapore gaming scene needs to make co-op nights frictionless.

Search “Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok” in your PlayStation Store, Nintendo eShop, or Steam to grab the demo now. For more game launches and demos coming to Singapore, head over to our Game News section.

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Adventures of Elliot Launches on Switch 2, PS5 and PC

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Square Enix and Team Asano — the studio behind Octopath Traveler and the Bravely Default series — have launched their latest HD-2D title, The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The PlayStation Singapore store lists the game as available from 17 June, with the global launch officially dated 18 June 2026 — making now the perfect time to jump in at S$79.90 on PS5 or Switch 2.

An Epic That Spans Millennia

The game unfolds on Philabieldia, an untamed continent where the last remnants of humanity huddle behind the walls of the Kingdom of Huther while beast tribes roam the wilds beyond. You play as Elliot, a young adventurer, alongside his fairy companion Faie. Their central tool is the Doorway of Time — a mysterious artefact that lets them travel across four distinct historical eras, each with its own visual flavour and a piece of the world’s forgotten history to uncover.

It is a premise that wears its JRPG heritage on its sleeve. Early critics have drawn comparisons to Chrono Trigger, The Legend of Zelda, the Mana series, and Ys — which makes sense given that the core development team at Team Asano brought a similarly eclectic mix of inspirations to Octopath Traveler and Bravely Default.

The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales — exploration screenshot
Image courtesy of Square Enix

Real-Time Action Combat Built for All Players

Unlike the turn-based systems in previous Team Asano games, Adventures of Elliot goes fully real-time. Players can equip two weapons simultaneously from seven types — including swords, bows, boomerangs, and chains — and weave in shield mechanics and Faie’s fairy magic to shape a personalised combat style. A Magicite enhancement system adds further depth: collectible fragments slot into your gear to unlock additional effects, from currency boosts to extended boomerang throws.

For those wanting company, a second player can take control of Faie in local co-op, assisting with both battles and environmental puzzles. The exploration side of things leans heavily on shrine-based puzzle-solving in a way that fans of action-adventure games will find familiar.

The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales — combat screenshot
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Famitsu Awards It 34 Out of 40

Ahead of launch, Famitsu scored The Adventures of Elliot a strong 34 out of 40, according to TechTimes. That puts it firmly in the “recommended” tier for Japan’s leading games publication — on par with the solid scores earned by other Team Asano releases. The same early wave of coverage has described it as evoking the feeling of a spiritual successor to Chrono Trigger, which is about as high a bar as you can set in this genre.

Watch the Launch Trailer

The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales | Launch Date Announcement Trailer — via Square Enix on YouTube

Singapore Pricing and Editions

All editions are available digitally on PS5 now, with Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam and Microsoft Store) following on 18 June:

  • Standard Edition — S$79.90: The full game across all platforms.
  • Deluxe Edition — S$92.90: Includes the base game and three cosmetic accessories for Elliot — the Fairy Bangle, Cherry Blossom Anklet, and Roselle Ring.
  • Collector’s Edition: A physical bundle combining the Deluxe digital content with a “Faie and the Doorway of Time” tabletop clock and the full original soundtrack. Local retail pricing to be confirmed.

The game carries an IARC 12+ rating (Moderate Violence, Mild Swearing) and supports 1–2 players with full Remote Play on PS5. Language options on PS5 include English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, and Korean.

Try the Free Demo Before You Buy

Not ready to commit S$79.90 just yet? A Prologue Demo is live right now on all platforms, letting you experience the opening hours of Elliot’s adventure before spending a cent. Importantly, your demo save data transfers to the full game, so any progress, magicite, and collectibles you pick up carry over when you upgrade.

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Last words

A 34/40 from Famitsu, comparisons to some of the most beloved JRPGs ever made, a free demo you can download right now, and S$79.90 on the Singapore PS Store today — The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is a hard one to overlook for Switch 2 or PS5 owners who have a soft spot for adventure RPGs. Whether you are a longtime fan of the Octopath or Bravely Default lineage, or just looking for a meaty new game to sink into this week, it is well worth at least trying that demo.