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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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State of Play September 3 — Two Shows, 9pm SGT, FF7 Revelation Headlining

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Two PlayStation showcases are streaming back-to-back this Thursday, 3 September — and Singapore viewers can catch both live at 9pm SGT without setting an alarm.

PlayStation State of Play September 3 2026 announcement
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What’s On: State of Play Main Show

The first broadcast is the global State of Play, promising “updates and announcements from PlayStation Studios and third-party partners.” Sony has confirmed one segment outright: an extended look at Final Fantasy VII Revelation, Square Enix’s third entry in the FFVII remake series, still targeting a spring 2027 release across PlayStation, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, and PC.

Beyond that confirmed segment, Sony has kept the full lineup under wraps. The show streams in English with Japanese subtitles available.

State of Play | September 3, 2026 [English] — via PlayStation on YouTube

State of Play Japan — The Asia-Focused Showcase

Immediately after the main show, State of Play Japan takes over, hosted once again by voice actor Yuki Kaji. The segment promises “deep dives into upcoming games from game studios in Japan and Asia, including new gameplay, announcements, and more,” and runs in Japanese with English subtitles.

For Singapore gamers, this is arguably the more interesting window. Japan-adjacent titles — smaller-budget JRPGs, visual novels, action games from mid-tier publishers — rarely get the spotlight in the English-language State of Play, but frequently land on PlayStation and are widely available in Singapore. The Japan broadcast is where that pipeline tends to surface.

PlayStation State of Play and State of Play Japan September 2026
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How to Watch from Singapore

Both shows stream live at 9pm SGT on Thursday, 3 September via the PlayStation YouTube channel and the PlayStation Twitch channel. No account is needed to watch live on YouTube. The shows run sequentially — the main State of Play first, then State of Play Japan immediately after — so budget time for both if you want the complete picture.

State of Play Japan September 3 2026 hosted by Yuki Kaji
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FF7 Revelation: Where It Stands Heading In

Final Fantasy VII Revelation has been shown extensively this year — from the Vincent and Cid reveal at Gamescom to the FITS combat system breakdown — but Thursday’s segment is described as an “extended look at the vast world,” which suggests an open-world or exploration showcase rather than another combat trailer. We’ve followed every reveal including the Gamescom deep dive, and the game is shaping up to be one of the biggest releases of early 2027 for PS5 owners in Singapore. Stay tuned after Thursday’s show for our breakdown. Find more game news here.

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PS Plus September 2026: Four Free Games Available Now

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September 1 marks the start of a fresh PS Plus month — and this time, PlayStation is packing the Essential tier with four titles spanning WWII stealth action, retro JRPG, baseball, and co-op sandbox chaos. All four are available to claim right now, and you have until 5 October to add them to your library.

The Full PS Plus September 2026 Lineup

PlayStation announced the September 2026 Essential line-up on its official blog on 26 August, and all four games go live today:

  • Sniper Elite: Resistance (PS5, PS4)
  • MLB The Show 26 (PS5)
  • Wobbly Life (PS5, PS4)
  • Chained Echoes (PS4)

PlayStation Director Adam Michel summed it up: “Take aim in Sniper Elite: Resistance, shape a diamond dynasty in MLB The Show 26, buddy up for larks and adventures in Wobbly Life, and enjoy some classically-designed JRPG goodness with Chained Echoes.”

Sniper Elite: Resistance — The Headliner

Sniper Elite: Resistance — sniper on rooftop with castle in background
Image courtesy of Rebellion

Rebellion’s latest entry drops you into Nazi-occupied France as an SOE operative working alongside the French Resistance to sabotage a dangerous new weapons programme. If you’ve played Sniper Elite 5, this story runs parallel — more WWII France, not a sequel. The hallmark long-range kill cams are intact, and the game adds Axis Invasion mode where other players can hunt you down mid-mission.

The multiplayer suite is generous: campaign co-op, 16-player competitive matches, and a 4-player Survival mode. If you’ve never touched the series, this is a solid, low-cost entry point.

Sniper Elite: Resistance – Launch Trailer — via Rebellion on YouTube

Chained Echoes — The JRPG Gem You May Have Missed

Chained Echoes official key art — party of heroes in fantasy setting
Image courtesy of Matthias Linda / Deck13

Chained Echoes is the sleeper pick this month. Built almost entirely by solo developer Matthias Linda, this 16-bit-inspired JRPG launched in 2022 to strong critical reception and has been quietly recommended in JRPG circles ever since. Set in the war-torn continent of Valandis, it combines turn-based combat with sky-vehicle battles and a layered story that doesn’t outstay its welcome. Think Chrono Trigger energy with a darker, more complex edge. It’s PS4 only, but runs fine on PS5 via backwards compatibility.

MLB The Show 26 and Wobbly Life Complete the Haul

MLB The Show 26 official cover art featuring Aaron Judge
Image courtesy of Sony San Diego Studio / MLB

MLB The Show 26 is the wildcard — a PS5-only baseball sim landing day-and-date on PS Plus at launch, which is unusual even by Sony’s standards. Singapore PS Plus members can access it on the PlayStation Singapore store. Members also receive an exclusive Jump Start Bundle that gives your Diamond Dynasty team a head start, claimable from 1 September through 6 October.

Wobbly Life rounds out the month: an open-world co-op sandbox for up to four players where you wobble through jobs, races, and general chaos across a cheerful island. Available on both PS4 and PS5, it’s a low-barrier pick for group sessions.

Claim Window and What to Know

All four games are available to claim from today, 1 September 2026. The claim window closes on 5 October 2026, after which a new lineup takes over. Add them to your library now even if you’re not ready to play — claiming is instant and costs nothing beyond your existing subscription.

Check out our gaming news section for more on what’s coming to PlayStation this month.

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

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

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

Aniimo | Launch Date Announcement — via Aniimo on YouTube

Explore the Continent of Idyll and Build Your Aniimo Team

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

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

The Twining System — See Idyll Through New Eyes

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

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

Multiplayer: Egg Heist and Cross-Platform Co-Op

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

Aniimo Egg Heist multiplayer mode
Image courtesy of Pawprint Studio

Homeland Customisation and Paid Editions

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

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

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

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

Aniimo Homeland customisation base camp
Image courtesy of Pawprint Studio

When and Where to Get It in Singapore

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

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

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

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

ANOMALITH gameplay screenshot — exploring a distorted Otherworld
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Spatial Anomalies and a Ten-Year Coma

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

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

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

The Elden Ring Composer Is Writing the Music

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

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

ANOMALITH — inside a twisted Otherworld zone
Image courtesy of FuRyu

Survival TPS in Liminal Spaces

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

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

ANOMALITH — protagonist Reona Minazuki
Image courtesy of FuRyu

Release Date, Platforms and Price

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

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

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

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

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

Serious Sam: Shatterverse Gameplay Trailer — via FGS on YouTube

Five Sams Enter the Shatterverse

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

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

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

How the Roguelite Loop Works

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

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

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

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

Where Singapore Players Can Jump In

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

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

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

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Son of Thanjai — Chola Empire RPG Gets Spring 2027 Date on PS5, Xbox & Game Pass

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A 30-person studio from Chennai just delivered one of the most striking reveals at Gamescom 2026. Son of Thanjai, the cinematic open-world action-RPG set in the ancient Chola Empire, is coming to PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Xbox Game Pass in Spring 2027 — and based on what developer Ayelet Studio has shown, it looks extraordinary.

Son of Thanjai – Official Gamescom 2026 Trailer — via XBOX on YouTube

The Story: A Betrayed Chola Prince Finding His Way Home

Vinnendiran gazes at a Chola temple complex at dusk in Son of Thanjai
Image courtesy of Ayelet Studio / Xbox

Son of Thanjai drops you into an alternate-history 11th-century Thanjavur — the beating heart of the Chola Empire — as Vinnendiran, a young prince who loses everything. Betrayed and exiled from the palace, he must traverse a fractured kingdom gripped by invasion and famine, learning what it truly means to lead rather than simply inherit.

Ayelet Studio has meticulously reconstructed the Chola world through the lens of the ancient Tamil Tinai system — a classical framework that categorised landscapes by mood and ecology. The result is a living open world of rice plains, coastal ports, temple courtyards, arid vassal territories, and market streets, populated by NPCs who respond dynamically to how Vinnendiran presents himself. As the studio puts it: “Life in Thanjai moves with or without you.”

Combat Built on Kalaripayattu — One of the World’s Oldest Martial Arts

The Surulvaal whip-sword spinning in a ring of fire in Son of Thanjai
Image courtesy of Ayelet Studio / Xbox

The signature weapon is the Surulvaal — a flexible, ribbon-like whip-sword rooted in real South Indian martial traditions. Combat draws directly on Kalaripayattu, widely regarded as one of the oldest codified martial arts in the world, weaving acrobatic strikes, finishing chain attacks, and momentum-based combos into a fluid system. Alongside the Surulvaal, players wield the Aruvaal (a curved short blade) and the Valari (a traditional disc-like throwing weapon), each suited to different combat contexts.

Vinnendiran unleashes the Valari in a multi-enemy battle in Son of Thanjai
Image courtesy of Ayelet Studio / Xbox

There are no magical tracking instincts or glowing enemy outlines — stealth, intel gathering, and reading the environment are all part of the toolkit. Open-world traversal includes mounting horses, elephants, and bulls, and the Gamescom trailer shows how the world scales from intimate temple-street encounters to wide battlefield engagements.

Why Singapore Gamers Should Pay Attention

Vinnendiran walks through the bustling streets of Thanjavur in Son of Thanjai
Image courtesy of Ayelet Studio / Xbox

Singapore has one of Southeast Asia’s most vibrant Tamil communities, and the Chola Empire sits at the heart of that heritage. The Cholas were not just a regional South Indian dynasty — at their peak, they were a maritime superpower whose naval reach extended across the Bay of Bengal into the Malay Peninsula and beyond, leaving architectural and cultural echoes across the region we now call home. Seeing that history rendered in Unreal Engine at this fidelity, as the backdrop for a fully realised open-world RPG, is genuinely unprecedented.

For Singapore gamers who have spent years playing through Norse, Greek, Japanese, and Feudal Chinese settings, Son of Thanjai offers something closer to our own cultural orbit — and it arrives day-one on Xbox Game Pass, meaning local subscribers can jump in without an additional purchase. No SGD pricing has been confirmed for standalone copies; we’ll update when that changes.

Explore more game news on GameTrader, including the rest of our Gamescom 2026 coverage.