Revolution Software announced a remastered version of the classic point-and-click adventure game Broken Sword: The Smoking Mirror, titled Reforged, set to release in early 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series, Xbox One, Switch, and PC, featuring enhanced graphics, audio, and gameplay options, with a Kickstarter campaign upcoming.
DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined is a visually revamped remake of the classic RPG, launching on multiple platforms including Nintendo Switch 2 and PS5 on February 5, 2026. It features a charming handcrafted 3D art style, updated battle mechanics, and new content, with various editions and DLC options available for pre-order.
The Order of Giants DLC for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is disappointing due to its weak story, lack of depth, and short length, despite excellent visuals and gameplay. The DLC fails to deliver on its promise of a story-driven experience and leaves players wanting more, making it hard to recommend at its current price.
Star Wars Outlaws on Switch 2 is a well-crafted port of an engaging adventure game set in the Star Wars universe, offering rich exploration, stealth, and combat, with solid performance and features like motion controls and cross-saves, despite some minor rough edges and familiar gameplay mechanics.
The horror adventure game 'Bye Sweet Carole' by Little Sewing Machine is set to launch on October 9 across multiple platforms, featuring new chapters, terrifying enemies, and a story set in early 1900s Britain involving a quest to uncover dark secrets at Bunny Hall orphanage. The game will also have special physical editions for PS5 and Switch with exclusive content.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, developed by MachineGames and published by Bethesda, will be a launch title for Switch 2 in 2026, featuring exploration, puzzles, and action across various global locations, with gameplay combining stealth, combat, and environmental navigation.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, a first-person adventure game developed by MachineGames, is set to be ported to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026, making it the first Xbox-published game for Switch 2. The game features exploration, puzzles, and action set in 1937, with Indiana Jones uncovering ancient mysteries around the world.
Herdling, an adventure game from Okomotive, is set to launch on August 21, 2025, and will be available on Xbox Series X|S and PC through Xbox Game Pass on day one, offering a wordless journey of survival and companionship with Calicorns.
PVKK is an upcoming first-person adventure game that combines elements of Fallout and BioShock, where players manage a planetary defense system from a bunker, make ethical choices, and explore secrets, with a focus on interactive retro-tech cockpit gameplay. It is set to release on Steam but currently has no confirmed date.
South of Midnight, an upcoming adventure game from Compulsion Games and Xbox Game Studios, is set to launch in 2025 on Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. The game, which embraces Southern Gothic themes, features a diverse cast and expert storytelling to bring its fantastical world to life. A documentary has been released detailing the game's development, art, and music. Preorders for an art and music bundle are available, though the game's release date is yet to be announced.
MachineGames has released a 15-minute gameplay video for "Indiana Jones and the Great Circle," showcasing its archaeological adventure elements, including puzzle-solving in ancient ruins and combat using a whip. The game, set to launch on December 9th for Xbox and PC, and on PS5 in spring 2025, promises a mix of exploration and varied combat, reminiscent of "Tomb Raider" and "Uncharted." It is one of Xbox's major releases this year, alongside titles like "Hellblade II" and "Starfield's Shattered Space expansion."
The latest trailer for Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD showcases ghost-hunting gameplay, co-op features, and various mansions to explore. The game, featuring Luigi and his Poltergust 5000, will be released on June 27, 2024, for the Nintendo Switch.
Mega Cat Studios has announced "Five Night at Freddy’s: Into the Pit," a side-scrolling adventure game for multiple platforms including PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC. The game follows Oswald as he navigates a time-traveling adventure filled with puzzles and terror, aiming to save his family and others from animatronic threats. A release date has not been provided.
Adventure game Europa will be launching for the Nintendo Switch in addition to its previously announced PC version, with a demo currently available on the Nintendo eShop. Set on the moon Europa, the game follows an android named Zee as they explore a terraformed paradise, solving mysteries and uncovering the story of the last human alive. With free-flowing movement and a focus on exploration and meditation, Europa offers a peaceful gaming experience.
In Dragon's Dogma 2, there are various methods of fast travel including Oxcarts, Permanent and Temporary Portcrystals, Ferrystones, and Ropeways. Oxcarts are used to travel between towns, but can be raided by enemies. Portcrystals allow for saving locations, with Ferrystones needed to use them. Ropeways are found in specific regions and can be used to travel while being susceptible to enemy attacks. The fast travel system in the game is somewhat complex and limited, so planning your journeys in advance is recommended.