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Valheim 1.0 Launches 9 September — PS5 and Switch 2 Debut

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After more than five years in early access, Valheim is crossing the finish line. Iron Gate AB has confirmed that version 1.0 launches on 9 September 2026, bringing the game’s eighth and final planned biome — the frozen Deep North — alongside brand-new PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2 versions. For Singapore gamers who have been watching from the sidelines because Valheim was PC-only, the wait ends next Tuesday.

Five Years in the Making — Valheim’s Final Chapter

Valheim 1.0 — a Viking warrior stands before a frozen landscape at dusk
Image courtesy of Iron Gate AB

Valheim launched on Steam Early Access in February 2021 and quickly became a phenomenon, selling two million copies by May 2026 and building one of PC gaming’s most dedicated survival communities. Developer Iron Gate AB and publisher Coffee Stain Publishing have steadily expanded the world through biomes like the Plains, Mistlands, and Ashlands — each packed with new enemies, building materials, and progression. The Deep North is the last piece of that puzzle, and 1.0 marks the moment Iron Gate considers the game complete.

No price change has been announced for the 1.0 release. The game remains available on Steam at its standard early-access price; PS5 and Switch 2 pricing will be listed on the PlayStation Store (Singapore) and Nintendo eShop respectively from launch day.

The Deep North — New Enemies, New Gear, and Frozen Secrets

Valheim Deep North biome — icy mesas and abandoned Viking ruins under a grey sky
Image courtesy of Iron Gate AB

The Deep North is Valheim’s coldest and most punishing environment: sprawling snowfields, glacial mesas, and abandoned Viking settlements waiting to be picked through. Three new enemy types call it home. Gammeltrolls are massive troll variants that hurl entire tree trunks; Elakingar are unsettling underground rodent creatures that swarm from beneath the snow; and Viking ghosts haunt the ruins scattered across the landscape.

Surviving — and eventually thriving — in the Deep North means climbing through three new armor tiers and mastering new weapons: Nord-style axes, two-handed swords, bows, a Frostfire crossbow, and a grappling hook that opens up vertical exploration in a way no previous biome has. Two dungeon types await exploration: the Winding Tunnels and the Gates of Mokhalla, both promising the kind of loot and lore drops that Valheim fans live for.

Watch the Official 1.0 Launch Trailer

Valheim – Official Version 1.0 Release Date Trailer — via IGN on YouTube

First Time on PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2

Valheim — Viking longhouse and settlement under the northern lights
Image courtesy of Iron Gate AB

This is the headline for Singapore console players: Valheim has never been on PlayStation or Nintendo hardware before. On 9 September, that changes. The PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2 versions launch simultaneously with the 1.0 PC update, so there is no wait for a console port — every platform gets the complete game, including the Deep North, on day one.

Iron Gate has also confirmed a dedicated PlayStation Announcement Trailer — narrated by Neil Newbon, who voiced Astarion in Baldur’s Gate 3 — signalling that the studio is serious about welcoming console players rather than treating the ports as an afterthought.

Full Crossplay — Every Platform, One Server

Valheim multiplayer — four Vikings sailing a longship through open waters
Image courtesy of Iron Gate AB

Full crossplay is confirmed across PC (Steam/Xbox/Linux/Mac), PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2 from launch. In practical terms: your friend group in Singapore does not need to own the same platform to raid the Deep North together. PC players who have been in Valheim for years can finally bring their console-only friends into their long-running servers without platform restrictions.

For the Singapore gaming community, where friend groups routinely span PC, PS5, and Switch 2 households, this kind of cross-platform co-op removes the single biggest barrier to adoption. A game that once demanded a gaming PC now asks only that you own at least one of the major platforms available here.

Valheim 1.0 launches on 9 September 2026 on PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Linux, and Mac. Check out more game news for everything else hitting Singapore players this September.

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Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered Launches 1 October — Classic Hack-and-Slash Returns

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The hack-and-slash that millions of Singaporeans remember clearing on PS2 is about to land on every current platform — remastered, expanded and ready for a new generation. Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered launches globally on 1 October 2026 on PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam, marking 25 years since the original changed what a Warriors game could be.

Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered – Announcement Trailer — via PlayStation on YouTube

Two games in one package

The Complete Edition bundles both the original Dynasty Warriors 3 and its Xtreme Legends expansion into a single purchase. That means the full base roster plus the extra officers, unique stages, and hard-mode scenarios from Xtreme Legends — more than 40 officers in total — all in one box (or digital download). The remaster updates the visuals and controls while keeping the large-scale battlefield chaos that made the series so compulsively replayable.

Dynasty Warriors 3 Complete Edition Remastered — remastered winter battlefield environment
Image courtesy of Koei Tecmo

New mechanics join the classic formula

Four new systems update the combat without overhauling it. Evasion adds a proper dodge roll — a series first — and a well-timed dodge triggers a Just Evasion counterattack window. Perfect Power Guard replaces the old block timing with a rewarding parry. The new Weapon Fusion system lets you combine gear to transfer skills and elemental effects between weapons, giving the loot loop a light RPG layer that players of Dynasty Warriors: Origins will find familiar.

Dynasty Warriors 3 Complete Edition Remastered — intense melee combat with sparks
Image courtesy of Koei Tecmo

Speaking of Origins: its protagonist Ziluan joins the cast as a guest officer. Ziluan brings a moveset tuned around their unique Twin Pike style, and their presence adds a set of new challenging scenarios designed around that playstyle — a reason to revisit even if you have all the classic officers memorised.

Dynasty Warriors 3 Complete Edition Remastered — archer cutting through a massive enemy force
Image courtesy of Koei Tecmo

Split-screen co-op is back

Offline two-player split-screen returns across Musou, Free and VS modes. For Singapore players who spent school holidays clearing stages side by side on a small TV, that alone is worth the price of entry. True Musou Attacks also make a return, letting you unleash the full-screen super when you need a bail-out against an officer who won’t quit.

Dynasty Warriors 3 Complete Edition Remastered — traversal through an autumn forest battlefield
Image courtesy of Koei Tecmo

Pre-order bonus and TGS demo

Pre-ordering before 30 September 2026 nets you the Retro-Style Red Hare Saddle — a cosmetic item for Red Hare, the legendary mount veterans will remember sprinting across battle maps. The bonus is available on all platforms through the respective storefronts.

If you are travelling to Japan next month, Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered is one of five Koei Tecmo titles confirmed playable at Tokyo Game Show 2026 (17–21 September, Makuhari Messe), alongside Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember and Atelier Karia. The TGS public days run 19–21 September.

Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered is available to pre-order now from the PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, Nintendo eShop and Steam, as well as major game retailers and electronics chains. Keep an eye on our Game News section for more on Koei Tecmo’s TGS lineup and any Singapore-specific pricing confirmations.

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Attack on Titan 3 Sets 10 December Release — Pre-Orders Open

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After more than a decade of anime, manga, and two earlier action games, Omega Force is wrapping up the series in style. Attack on Titan 3 — the concluding chapter of Koei Tecmo and Omega Force’s action-game trilogy — launches worldwide on 10 December 2026, hitting PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam on the same day. Pre-orders are live now across all platforms.

The Founding Titan skeleton looms through the mist in Attack on Titan 3
Image courtesy of Koei Tecmo

The Full Attack on Titan Saga — Survey Corps to the Bitter End

Rather than picking up mid-story, Attack on Titan 3 covers the franchise’s complete narrative arc, from the Survey Corps’ earliest expeditions beyond the walls all the way through to the series’ dramatic conclusion. According to the official Steam listing, players take on the roles of Scout Regiment members and experience the full story through the lens of on-the-ground titan-fighting action.

Singapore fans who followed the Final Season on Disney+ will recognise the battles — and now get to live them firsthand, ODM gear in hand. The game supports Japanese voices with English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish text options.

Watch the Gameplay Reveal Trailer

Attack on Titan 3 – Gameplay Reveal Trailer | Releasing 12/10/2026 — via KOEI TECMO AMERICA on YouTube

Upgraded ODM Combat, Squad System, and Exterior Scouting

The omni-directional mobility gear returns with enhanced aerial mechanics — the kind of swooping, high-speed titan-slaying that made the earlier games click for fans of the anime. New to this entry is a proper squad assembly system: each Scout Regiment member brings distinct skills and signature abilities, letting you mix and match fan favourites and chain their moves during missions.

Scout Regiment soldiers engage titans at night using ODM gear in Attack on Titan 3
Image courtesy of Koei Tecmo

The biggest new system is Exterior Scouting: full expeditions into titan-held territory where you construct supply bases, manage ODM fuel and blade resources, and push the Survey Corps’ frontier outward. It adds a light base-management loop between the action sequences. A new Casual Mode also lowers the barrier to entry for players new to either the game series or the franchise itself.

MAPPA’s Opening Animation Is Coming — Just Not at Launch

Levi Ackerman in a cinematic close-up in Attack on Titan 3
Image courtesy of Koei Tecmo

Omega Force has confirmed that Attack on Titan 3 will feature an animated opening produced by MAPPA — the studio behind Attack on Titan: The Final Season — with direction by Arifumi Imai, who led animation on the Final Season. The catch: this opening will not be in the game at launch and will instead be added as a free post-launch update. Koei Tecmo has not confirmed a timeline for the update.

It’s an unusual move, but given the production pedigree it will be worth the wait. Think of it as a bonus for day-one buyers to look forward to.

Editions, Pre-Orders, and Bonuses

A Scout Regiment member confronts titans in Attack on Titan 3 gameplay
Image courtesy of Koei Tecmo

Three editions are available, with pre-orders live now on PlayStation Store, Nintendo eShop, Xbox, and Steam:

  • Standard Edition — Digital and physical (PS5, Switch 2, Xbox Series, PC)
  • Steelbook Launch Edition — Physical only, includes premium ICONART steelbook packaging
  • Digital Deluxe Edition — Adds a digital artbook, character customisation pack, equipment pack, starter items, and 72-hour early access (effectively 7 December)

All pre-orders include the “Wings of Freedom Earrings” in-game customisation item. Players with save data from previous Attack on Titan games on the same platform will receive additional bonuses — Koei Tecmo has not yet detailed what those will be.

SGD pricing has not been officially confirmed. Check local game retailers and the Singapore PlayStation Store for regional pricing closer to launch.

TGS 2026 Demo: First Hands-On in September

Before the December launch, Attack on Titan 3 will be playable at Tokyo Game Show 2026 (17–21 September) at Makuhari Messe, Chiba. Koei Tecmo has confirmed a dedicated booth and stage event. If you’re travelling to TGS, it’s one of the headlining action-game demos of the show.

Attack on Titan 3 launches worldwide on 10 December 2026. Browse more game news for the latest on Switch 2, PS5, and upcoming releases hitting Singapore.

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Neptunia Unlimited Is Out in Japan — Famitsu 31/40 and First Reviews

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Eleven years is a long wait — and for Neptunia fans, it is finally over. Hyperdimension Neptunia Unlimited (超新時空ゲイム ネプテューヌ∞) launched in Japan on 27 August for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch 2, and Nintendo Switch, marking the first new mainline entry in the beloved gaming-industry satire series since Megadimension Neptunia VII in 2015. As we covered when the launch date was announced, Compile Heart promised a major mechanical overhaul — now the reviews are in, and we can finally say whether the wait paid off.

Famitsu Scores Neptunia Unlimited 31/40

The four new CPU goddesses introduced in Hyperdimension Neptunia Unlimited
Image courtesy of Compile Heart / Idea Factory

Japan’s biggest gaming publication Famitsu put four reviewers on the game ahead of launch, returning scores of 8, 8, 8, and 7 — a total of 31 out of 40. That lands in solidly respectable territory for a niche JRPG series, and the individual comments paint a consistent picture.

All four reviewers praised the meta gaming-industry humour and the new goddess designs. The revamped aerial combat — where CPU forms can fly freely across fields and clash against skyscraper-sized bosses — came in for strong praise from three reviewers, with one calling the high-speed flight mechanics “exhilarating.” The main reservation: without deliberately building out the new Custom Chip upgrade system, combat risks tipping into button-mashing. One reviewer also flagged occasional camera issues during aerial encounters.

A hands-on preview from AUTOMATON WEST echoed the same verdict: the 3D graphics are not at the level of a 2026 AAA release, but Neptunia Unlimited knows exactly what it is — a game built on affectionate industry parody, colourful characters, and the series’ distinct loop-happy charm — and it delivers that reliably.

Big Changes: Flight, New Goddesses, and a Time-Loop Story

CPU goddesses flying across an open field in Hyperdimension Neptunia Unlimited
Image courtesy of Compile Heart / Idea Factory

This is not the dungeon-crawling Neptunia of old. Unlimited pivots to full 3D action RPG territory, with CPU goddess forms enabling free flight across open fields and orbital-scale encounters against massive “Apocalypse” enemies. The shift is significant — and judging by the Famitsu comments, the new aerial dimension is the single biggest upgrade the series has taken in years.

On the story side, Gamindustri faces a world-ending threat, and Neptune’s newly awakened “Retry” power lets her loop back through catastrophic endings in search of the true outcome — a clever meta-framing that plays on the series’ save-scumming heritage. The classic four goddesses (Neptune, Noire, Blanc, and Vert) return in new outfits from veteran series artist Tsunako, joined by three fresh guardians representing modern hardware:

  • Rouge / Red Heart — guardian of Sweenia (the game’s stand-in for Nintendo’s Switch and Wii lineage)
  • Ciel / Blue Heart — guardian of Lastation, channelling the PS5
  • Anna & Lot / Eclipse Heart — a twin duo referencing Xbox Series S and X

The opening theme is “Yuusei no Singularity” performed by nao.

超新時空ゲイム ネプテューヌ∞ (Neptunia Unlimited) — Second PV via コンパイルハート (Compile Heart) on YouTube

Japan-Only for Now — What Singapore Fans Need to Know

Purple Heart battles a massive Storm Shark boss in Hyperdimension Neptunia Unlimited
Image courtesy of Compile Heart / Idea Factory

Neptunia Unlimited is a Japan-exclusive launch with no confirmed global or SEA release date at time of writing. Idea Factory International — Compile Heart’s English-language publishing arm, which localised the earlier mainline entries — has not yet announced plans for a Western release.

Singapore fans who want to jump in now will need to import. The game is available in a standard physical edition, a Galaxy Edition, and several digital configurations via a Japanese PlayStation or Nintendo account. The PS4 version is digital-only. Pricing for importing will vary depending on your preferred retailer, but Japanese new-release Switch and PS5 titles typically land in the ¥7,000–¥9,000 range before shipping.

If you have been a fan of the series and can read Japanese — or are willing to enjoy the game on feel and fanservice alone — there is no need to wait. For everyone else, keep an eye on our game news coverage for any localisation announcement from Idea Factory International. Given the series’ history, an English release seems likely — the question is just when.

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Stellar Blade Complete Edition Playable at TGS 2026 — Nintendo Switch 2 Demo Confirmed

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Shift Up and Nintendo have confirmed that Stellar Blade Complete Edition will be playable on the Tokyo Game Show 2026 show floor — giving Switch 2 players their first hands-on opportunity with Eve’s full adventure before the title’s release. TGS 2026 runs from 25–28 September in Makuhari Messe, Chiba. The demo news follows the action trailer that dropped earlier this month, which we covered on 24 August.

Stellar Blade Complete Edition – Action Trailer – Nintendo Switch 2 — via Nintendo of America on YouTube

What the Complete Edition Brings

Stellar Blade Complete Edition bundles the base game with all released DLC — including the NieR:Automata crossover costumes and Orcal Village content — in a single package optimised for Nintendo Switch 2. Shift Up has confirmed the port carries full HD rumble and gyroscopic aiming support, taking advantage of Switch 2’s Joy-Con 2 controllers.

Stellar Blade Complete Edition – Dance of Blades key art featuring Eve
Image courtesy of Shift Up / Sony Interactive Entertainment

The “Dance of Blades” marketing push has leaned hard into Eve’s expanded move set, which gets an additional showcase in the TGS build. Shift Up has described the Switch 2 port as a chance to introduce Eve to an entirely new audience — a line that underscores how much the developer sees this as a genuine platform expansion rather than a stop-gap release.

Playable Demo at TGS 2026

Stellar Blade Complete Edition TGS 2026
Image courtesy of Shift Up / Nintendo

The TGS demo will be available on the Nintendo booth across all four public and business days. Based on the preview footage, the demo appears to cover an early-game section that showcases both combat and traversal — a smart choice for a first-time Switch 2 audience who may not have played the PS5 original. No appointment system has been announced; it will run as an open queue at the Nintendo stand.

Singapore Release Window

Stellar Blade Complete Edition on Nintendo Switch 2
Image courtesy of Shift Up / Nintendo — via Nintendo Life

Stellar Blade Complete Edition is scheduled for release on Nintendo Switch 2 this year, with a firm date not yet confirmed. Singapore pricing has not been announced, but the Complete Edition is expected to carry a standard new-release price point. The game will be available both physically and digitally via the Nintendo eShop. Keep an eye on the Game News section for any release date announcement coming out of TGS.

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Elden Ring Tarnished Edition Is Out Now on Switch 2 — Reviews Are In (Metacritic 91)

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It’s finally here. Elden Ring Tarnished Edition — the full Soulslike epic, complete with the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion — dropped today on Nintendo Switch 2, and the review scores landed right alongside it. With a Metacritic of 91 and a 100% recommendation rate on OpenCritic, FromSoftware’s masterpiece appears to have made the jump to Nintendo’s portable hardware without losing its soul. If you’ve been waiting to play one of the greatest open-world games ever made on the go, today’s the day.

We covered the initial announcement in July and then broke down every new addition ahead of launch. Now that it’s live, here’s the full picture.

What You Get in the Tarnished Edition

Elden Ring Tarnished Edition is the complete package. For US$79.99 (expect around S$105–110 on the Nintendo eShop SG), you get:

  • The full base game, Elden Ring (GOTY 2022, 30+ million copies sold)
  • The critically acclaimed expansion Shadow of the Erdtree
  • Two brand-new starting classes exclusive to this edition: the Heavy Knight and the Idus Knight
  • Three customisation skins for Torrent, your Spectral Steed
  • Four new armor sets (also available to existing owners on PS5/Xbox/PC as a separate paid Tarnished Pack)

The new classes and Torrent skins are Switch 2 exclusives at launch and a genuine reason to revisit the game even if you’ve already sunk hundreds of hours into it on other platforms.

Elden Ring Tarnished Edition combat — twin-blade warrior strikes against armoured enemies
Image courtesy of Bandai Namco / FromSoftware

Watch the Gameplay Showcase

ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition | Gameplay Showcase — via Bandai Namco Entertainment America on YouTube

How Does It Run on Switch 2?

FromSoftware and Bandai Namco targeted 30fps across both modes — 1080p handheld and DLSS-upscaled 4K when docked — and the majority of reviewers found that target was met cleanly. The download size is 41GB, so clear some space on your microSD card before you buy.

Elden Ring Tarnished Edition — Tarnished on horseback leaping from a clifftop at sunset
Image courtesy of Bandai Namco / FromSoftware

TechRadar Gaming gave it a perfect 5/5, calling it “a major technical achievement on basically every level, resulting in an outstanding port of one of the best games ever.” Game Reactor UK added that there’s a “quite incredible feeling of being able to play a game of this scale and calibre on the go.”

The one honest caveat from The Sixth Axis (8/10): “Performance downgrades may be too much for veterans of other versions.” If you’re coming in fresh, you won’t feel the difference. If you’ve only ever known the ultra-high-settings PC build, you might.

What the Critics Are Saying

Metacritic: 91 (Universal Acclaim, 41 reviews) | OpenCritic: 88, 100% recommended

  • Nintendo Life — 9/10: “One of the finest games you can currently play in the Switch 2 library.”
  • RPG Fan — 95/100: “The complete experience” despite being best elsewhere on raw specs
  • TechRadar Gaming — 5/5: “A major technical achievement on basically every level”
  • Game Reactor UK — 9/10: Praised the sheer magic of Elden Ring in portable form
  • Game Spew — 9/10
  • The Sixth Axis — 8/10: Wonderful for newcomers; veterans may feel the performance trade-off
Elden Ring Tarnished Edition — Tarnished on Torrent charges a giant enemy in an autumn forest
Image courtesy of Bandai Namco / FromSoftware

One Thing to Know: Online Servers Are Separate

Switch 2 owners play on their own server pool — the Tarnished Edition does not share servers with PS5, Xbox, or PC. That means co-op summons and PvP invasions are limited to other Switch 2 players. The pool will likely be thinner than on PS5 at launch, so go in with managed expectations for multiplayer. Solo players are entirely unaffected.

Where to Buy in Singapore

Elden Ring Tarnished Edition is available now on the Nintendo eShop Singapore for Switch 2. A physical edition is also expected at major game retailers and electronics chains islandwide — check your local store for stock. The Tarnished Pack (new classes + Torrent skins + armor sets) is also available as a separate purchase for existing owners on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.

Browse more game news or check our reviews section for deep dives on the latest releases.

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MGS Master Collection Vol. 2 is Out Now — Critics Score It an 85

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After 18 years locked to PS3, Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is finally playable on modern hardware — and from today, 27 August 2026, you can buy it right here in Singapore. Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 is out now on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam, and the critical reception is almost as strong as Naked Snake’s grip.

As we covered when Konami first announced the collection’s launch date, the lineup centres on two titles that never made it out of the PS3 generation on Konami’s own terms.

What’s in Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2?

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots gameplay screenshot
Image courtesy of Konami

The collection bundles three titles:

  • Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots — the 2008 PS3 epic, now running at native 4K and a locked 60fps with no installation breaks between acts.
  • Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker HD Edition — the acclaimed PSP co-op stealth game in full HD, with online multiplayer for up to six players.
  • Metal Gear: Ghost Babel — the Game Boy Color spin-off from 2000, rescued from aging handheld hardware.

Extras include a Digital Soundtrack Vol. 2, Screenplay Books, Master Books covering story and characters, and the MGS4 Database. If you own save data from Master Collection Vol. 1, you unlock the Gold Camouflage for Snake in MGS4.

MGS4 at 4K/60fps — 18 Years Was Worth the Wait

METAL GEAR SOLID: MASTER COLLECTION Vol.2 – Announcement Trailer (4K) — via KONAMI公式 on YouTube

The headline feature is MGS4 running without the notorious chapter-end installation pauses that plagued the original PS3 release. Modern solid-state storage means the game loads as it should — and the bump to 4K/60fps makes Snake’s farewell feel entirely new. DualSense haptic feedback is supported on PS5, adding another layer the original hardware never delivered.

What Critics Are Saying

Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker HD gameplay
Image courtesy of Konami

The collection is scoring 83 on OpenCritic (87% of critics recommend) and 85 on Metacritic for the PS5 version. A selection of scores:

  • PlayStation Universe — 9.5/10
  • DualShockers — 9/10
  • Push Square — 8/10
  • COGconnected — 85/100
  • Hobby Consolas — 74/100 (the outlier)

COGconnected’s Jaz Sagoo called it a masterpiece made better: “MGS 4 is without doubt a masterpiece, and this port improves on the original by adding a locked frame rate.” The Games Machine added that “the overall polish proves Konami is serious about preserving Kojima’s legacy,” while PlayStation LifeStyle summed up the value case simply: “If you’re looking for a way to play through two of the franchise’s best entries without emulators or aging hardware, it’s hard to object.”

How Much Is It in Singapore?

Snake sneaking in Metal Gear Solid 4
Image courtesy of Konami

On the PlayStation Singapore store, the collection is priced at SGD 55.90. Individual titles are also available separately — MGS4 at SGD 35.60 and Peace Walker at SGD 20.30 — though the bundle works out cheaper if you want both. The global base price is USD 49.99.

On PC, the game is live on Steam now. Switch 2 physical copies should be available at major game retailers and electronics chains in Singapore from today.

Should Singapore Fans Double-Dip from Vol. 1?

Metal Gear Solid 4 cinematic cutscene
Image courtesy of Konami

If you played through Master Collection Vol. 1 (MGS1, 2, 3 and Snake Eater), this is the natural completion of the set. MGS4 in particular has no legal digital alternative outside a PS3 — it never received a remaster, never made it to PC, and never left Sony’s ecosystem until now. For anyone who grew up with the PS3 era but no longer owns the hardware, this is the only way in.

Peace Walker is also no slouch: the PSP co-op gameplay holds up well in HD, and online multiplayer for up to six players gives it a reason to revisit that solo runs never did. Ghost Babel is a bonus curiosity for series historians.

At SGD 55.90 for three games — one of which is a genuine all-time classic finally liberated from aging hardware — Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 is hard to argue against for any Singapore fan of the franchise. Check our game news section for more on what’s out this week.

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Onimusha: Way of the Sword Gets Oni Awakening Trailer and Expanded Demo — Out 4 September

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Capcom had one of the stronger Gamescom 2026 showings for a game this close to launch: a brand new trailer for Onimusha: Way of the Sword has revealed Musashi’s ultimate trump card, the Oni Awakening transformation, and the free demo just received a major content update — available now across all platforms, including Nintendo Switch 2 for the first time.

Onimusha: Way of the Sword — 6th Trailer: The Challenges That Await — via Capcom USA on YouTube

What the Gamescom Trailer Reveals

The sixth official trailer, titled “The Challenges That Await,” goes deeper into the supernatural side of Musashi’s journey through Malice-twisted Edo Kyoto. The headline reveal is Oni Awakening — Musashi releasing his inner Oni strength in a fully transformed state, amplifying his combat power against Genma that would otherwise overwhelm a mortal fighter. It’s a defining escalation: Onimusha has always been about the tension between human skill and demonic power, and this mechanic puts that choice directly in the player’s hands.

The trailer also gives us the first proper look at Ifuu and Burai, an electrifying boss duo that conjures wind and thunder in tandem, and a tense duel sequence with the enigmatic Dokyo. Director Satoru Nihei revealed one more detail that’s already making the rounds: players can rescue Lion Dogs trapped by Malice, complete with a dog-petting sequence. Yes, really — and knowing Capcom, those Lion Dogs will probably have some mechanical payoff attached too.

Miyamoto Musashi in close swordplay with a Genma enemy in Onimusha: Way of the Sword
Image courtesy of Capcom

Expanded Demo Out Now — New Boss Daidara + Switch 2 Access

The bigger news for most players right now: the Onimusha demo has been substantially updated across all platforms, adding an entirely new questline. The Oni Refuge area drops Musashi into a surreal stage where reality collapses around him, introducing the Oni Bow — a ranged weapon used for both combat and environmental puzzle-solving. It’s a clear expansion of the game’s mechanical vocabulary beyond pure swordplay.

Waiting at the end of the Oni Refuge is Daidara, a fearsome multi-phase boss that marks a significant step up in scale from the demo’s earlier encounters. Players who finish the updated demo and transfer save data to the full game unlock the “Kubi Akari” Charm plus stat bonuses when the game launches — a real incentive to run it before 4 September.

Daidara boss encounter in the Onimusha: Way of the Sword expanded demo
Image courtesy of Capcom
Onimusha: Way of the Sword — Expanded Demo Trailer — via Capcom USA on YouTube

Launches 4 September — a Franchise Returning After Two Decades

Onimusha: Way of the Sword arrives on 4 September 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC (Steam and Epic Games Store). That release date — three weeks ahead of the original September 25 window — was confirmed back in July, so it’s set in stone. The game joins Capcom’s Gamescom 2026 booth alongside Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen and Mega Man: Dual Override as one of the publisher’s biggest bets of the year.

The franchise hasn’t had a mainline entry in over 20 years, and cumulative series sales stand at 9.1 million units since the first game launched on PlayStation 2 in 2001. For Singapore players on PS5, it’s worth noting the platform features go beyond box-ticking: adaptive triggers simulate the draw tension of the Oni Bow, haptic feedback is synchronised with blade impacts and dramatic cutscene moments, and 3D audio was recorded using impulse responses from actual Japanese temples. Capcom is clearly trying to use hardware as atmosphere.

Miyamoto Musashi overlooking an Edo-era Japanese castle in Onimusha: Way of the Sword
Image courtesy of Capcom

Why You Should Try the Demo This Weekend

The Oni Refuge is free, substantial, and now available on Nintendo Switch 2 — if you’ve been curious about whether Musashi’s blend of Edo swordcraft and supernatural horror is for you, this weekend is the time to find out. Download the updated demo from the PlayStation Store, Nintendo eShop, Xbox Marketplace, or Steam, fight Daidara, and bank that save data bonus. With the full game one week out, you won’t have long to wait either way.

Musashi fighting a large enemy at a shrine in Onimusha: Way of the Sword
Image courtesy of Capcom

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LEGO Skylines Announced — Build Your Dream Brick City on PS5 and Switch 2

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The team behind Cities: Skylines is going full LEGO. Iceflake Studios and Paradox Interactive have officially unveiled LEGO Skylines at gamescom 2026 Opening Night Live — a city-building game that swaps grey concrete for colourful bricks, coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam.

LEGO Skylines city overview with colourful brick buildings
Image courtesy of LEGO

A City Builder That Needs No Instructions

LEGO Skylines blends the deep city-management systems that made Cities: Skylines a long-running favourite among simulation fans with the creative freedom of LEGO bricks. Players will manage all the essentials — electricity, water, food supply, hospitals, garbage collection, sewage — alongside zoning housing, creating jobs, planting parks, and making sure there are enough donut shops to keep residents happy.

The official pitch leans firmly into accessibility: “A cosy, customisable city builder where your choices help bring a thriving metropolis to life. Go big or focus on the details, no instructions needed.” That deliberately casual tone signals this is not just for hardened Cities veterans. The LEGO aesthetic does a lot of heavy lifting here — a sprawling brick metropolis looks as satisfying when you have 30 minutes as when you have three hours.

LEGO Skylines Announcement Trailer — via LEGO on YouTube

The Cities: Skylines Team Behind the Bricks

Development is led by Iceflake Studios — the Finnish team that built Cities: Skylines II — with both Paradox Interactive and the LEGO Group listed as co-publishers. That co-publishing arrangement is notable: this is not a quick licensed spin-off, but a full collaboration between the simulation game experts and one of the world’s most recognisable toy brands.

Post-launch DLC is already confirmed, suggesting Paradox is planning the same long-tail content strategy that turned the original Cities: Skylines into a decade-long seller.

LEGO Skylines skateboard park and leisure district
Image courtesy of LEGO

Switch 2, PS5, and Singapore’s Brick-Building Community

The confirmed platform list — PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and Steam — covers the full range of hardware that Singapore gamers are using right now. Switch 2 support in particular makes sense given the game’s family-friendly design, and it is the kind of title that could sell well at retail alongside a Switch 2 bundle.

LEGO has a strong foothold in Singapore, with stores across the island drawing both families and the dedicated adult-fan-of-LEGO (AFOL) crowd. A city builder that bridges the gap between creative LEGO play and simulation management has natural appeal here. No Singapore or SEA release date has been confirmed — no date has been confirmed anywhere, actually — but with Paradox and LEGO co-publishing, local availability when the game launches should not be a concern.

LEGO Skylines windmill and scenic district in LEGO brick style
Image courtesy of LEGO

No Release Date, But It Is Wishlistable Now

Paradox has not announced a launch window for LEGO Skylines. The game is currently available to wishlist on Steam, which is typically the first step before a release date reveal. Given gamescom announcements from this week are skewing toward 2027 launches, that window seems plausible — though nothing is confirmed.

Check out all the latest Game News from gamescom 2026 as more announcements continue through the week.