Towerborne, a cooperative side-scrolling action RPG developed by Stoic and published by Xbox Game Studios, is launching its full version on February 26, 2026, on multiple platforms, featuring a major update with new content, reworked systems, and a shift from free-to-play online to a buy-once offline experience, with options for Standard and Deluxe editions.
A free update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons arriving on January 15, 2026, adds amiibo compatibility, allowing players to invite characters from the Legend of Zelda and Splatoon series to visit their islands by tapping compatible amiibo figures.
Arc Raiders has surpassed 12 million copies sold and maintains over 3 million daily active players, demonstrating strong ongoing engagement and growth, aided by updates and holiday discounts, amidst a challenging industry landscape.
Splitgate Arena Reloaded, a revamped version of the arena shooter Splitgate 2, launched on December 17 but has struggled to attract a large audience despite initial player interest and upcoming updates, with its current player numbers significantly lower than the original game's peak. The developers plan a major marketing push and new content to boost engagement, alongside hosting competitive events to generate excitement.
Atlus has launched a special website to celebrate Persona's 30th anniversary, featuring exclusive artwork and announcing an upcoming update on January 8, 2026, with fans encouraged to stay tuned for more news, alongside a potential collaboration with Fitness Boxing.
Samsung has released the One UI 8.5 Beta 3 update for Galaxy S25 series, bringing security patches, performance improvements, bug fixes, and enhanced camera features like advanced Motion Photos control, with a stable release expected soon.
Sony has released a new model of the PlayStation 5 Pro, the CFI-7100B01, which addresses overheating, noise, and power consumption issues of the previous version without sacrificing performance, indicating ongoing improvements and hints at future console developments.
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.
The December 2025 update for Nothing Phone (3) introduces several improvements including better Glyph Toy functionality, visual enhancements, and system stability fixes, along with new options like showing battery percentage and improved pocket detection for Glyph.
Hyprland 0.53, the latest update to the Wayland compositor, introduces a new launcher script with crash recovery and safe mode support, a welcome app, and various improvements including overhauled window rules, color management, HDR fixes, and new customization options.
The Mackinac Bridge was temporarily closed due to an active emergency situation but has now reopened, with authorities advising travelers to stay clear until further notice.
The latest Claude Code update introduces features like real-time diagnostics with LSP, asynchronous sub-agents for multitasking, Ultrathink Mode for complex reasoning, and expanded integrations with Slack, Chrome, and mobile, all aimed at enhancing developer productivity and collaboration.
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.
Arc Raiders' second battle pass, the Goalie Raider Deck, is now available for free, offering cosmetics, gear, and Raider Tokens through daily Feats, and remains a permanent feature allowing players to unlock rewards at their own pace, including a new hockey-themed outfit.
After extensive play and multiple updates, Fallout 76 has evolved into a compelling and community-focused live service game with rich content, creative building, and engaging quests, despite its technical issues and monetization concerns, making it a surprisingly enjoyable experience for series fans and newcomers alike.