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Blizzard renames Overwatch 2 to Overwatch, declaring it a 'forever game' with year-long narrative arcs, starting Season 1: The Reign of Talon on Feb 10, introducing ten new characters (five at launch), plus subroles, passives, and a comprehensive UI overhaul; the update ties in comics, shorts, and in-game content to a deeper world, while balancing and content pacing remain focus areas.
Ball x Pit's first major update, The Regal Update, arrives January 26 across all platforms, adding two new characters (The Carouser and The Falconer), eight new balls, and new passives, with patch notes to follow.
Ball X Pit announces its first free major update, The Regal Update, arriving January 26 across all platforms. The patch adds two new playable characters—the Carouser and The Falconer—eight new balls, and several new passives to broaden build variety, plus a teased surprise the developers say players will love.
Ball x Pit will roll out its first free major update, the Regal Update, on Nintendo Switch on January 26, adding two new characters (The Carouser and The Falconer), eight new balls, and new passive effects, with a launch-day surprise teased; three more free updates are planned for the year.
Marvel Rivals announces a January 1, 2026 patch with new events like Chrono-Rush to boost Battle Pass progress, new in-store bundles including Lady Loki, and gameplay optimizations and fixes across heroes and emotes, with more updates planned for 2026.
Arc System Works announced a major update for Guilty Gear Strive, Version 2.0, set for 2026, featuring new characters, rebalancing, new moves, and quality of life improvements aimed at refreshing the game experience and addressing gameplay balance issues.
The Balatro update for Vampire Survivors is now available across multiple platforms, introducing four new characters, weapons, a new stage called The Ante Chamber, and online co-op. It also expands on the Ode to Castlevania expansion with additional characters, weapons, and music, and teases upcoming major updates.
Vampire Survivors is receiving a major free update next week, adding 16 new characters, weapons, a new adventure, and more, coinciding with the release of online co-op and a free Castlevania DLC upgrade, set to launch this autumn.
Vampire Survivors is releasing a major update called 'Ode to Castlevania' featuring 16 new characters, new weapons, a new chapter, music tracks, online co-op, and a gambling mode, with some characters limited by licensing issues, and is expected to launch next week on Switch.
Genshin Impact's new user-generated content system, Miliastra Wonderland, launches on October 22nd, offering players new stages and customization options, alongside updates to the Archon Quest, introduction of a new character Nefer, and additional content like The Damselette and a free Collei event, with more updates expected.
ABC's Scrubs revival will feature a mix of original cast members and new characters, including recurring guest stars like Vanessa Bayer and Joel Kim Booster, along with familiar faces such as Robert Maschio as Todd and Phill Lewis as Hooch, while also introducing a new intern class to modernize the series.
The Young and the Restless is returning with core characters, new cast members, and intense storylines including Cane Ashby's comeback, a major mystery involving Noah, and emotional tributes, promising a dramatic fall season with twists, conflicts, and new relationships.
Disney Dreamlight Valley's upcoming Wishblossom Ranch expansion, set to release in November 2025, introduces new characters Snow White and Tinker Bell, along with features like horse mounts, customization, and new storylines focused on restoring the ranch and caring for animals. An announcement trailer and a showcase stream scheduled for October 15 will reveal more details and the official release date.
HBO is developing a 'Harry Potter' series set to premiere in 2027, with Warwick Davis reprising his role as Professor Flitwick and new cast members portraying both students and staff from Hogwarts, including familiar characters like Draco Malfoy and new roles such as Professor Sprout and ghost Professor Binns.
Guilty Gear Strive's producer discussed the upcoming version 2.0 update, set for 2026, which will include new content such as the character Lucy and potentially more characters hinted at in recent teasers, with more details to be revealed soon.