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Fellow Traveller will publish Pine: A Story of Loss, a short story-driven game about life after love from Brooklyn-based developer Made Up Games, first funded via Kickstarter back in February 2021. It will launch for Switch, PC via Steam, iOS, and Android in late 2024.

Marco Rodrigues will be a playable character in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, SNK announced.

Roguelite deduction adventure game The Detective Reaper Invites will launch for PC via Steam on May 25 for $9.99, publisher PLAYISM and developer Shizu Kano Umi announced. It will support English, Japanese, Traditional and Simplified Chinese language options.

Inti Creates has announced Inti Creates Gold Archive Collection for Switch. It includes Mighty Gunvolt, Mighty Gunvolt Burst, and PuzzMiX on one physical cartridge. It will launch on August 20 in Japan for 3,278 yen.

Publisher Spotlight by Quantic Dream and developer Sand Door Studio will release hack-and-slash action game Lysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior for Switch via Nintendo eShop on May 14 for $24.99, the companies announced.

Publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment and developer SHIFT UP have released the launch trailer for Stellar Blade, which is due out for PlayStation 5 on April 26.

Nintendo has released a five-minute overview trailer for the Switch version of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door.

Astrolabe Games will publish Patapez Interactive-developed side-scrolling roguelite action game Dunjungle for PC via Steam when it launches, the companies announced. A release date was not announced.

Nintendo 64 – Nintendo Switch Online has added Extreme-G and Iggy’s Reckin’ Balls to its catalog, Nintendo announced.

Hotel construction and tycoon game Hotel Architect will launch in Early Access for PC via Steam in 2024, publisher Wired Productions and developer Pathos Interactive announced.

Publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment and developer SHIFT UP have released the second chapter in its developer diary series “The Journey” for action adventure game Stellar Blade.

Publisher Japanime Games and developers illuCalab. and FLIPFLOPs have released deckbuilder card game HEART of CROWN Online in Early Access for PC via Steam at a 10 percent-off launch discount price of $17.99. The price will change to $19.99 after April 30.

First-person psychological mystery game Thalassa: Edge of the Abyss will launch for PC via Steam on June 18, publisher Team17 and developer Sarepta Studio announced.

Japanese studios ALTERCIWS and Lobstudio have announced mystery adventure game Zombie Police: Christmas Dancing with Police Zombies for PC (Steam). It will launch this summer with English, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese language support.

The second wave of closed beta testing for large-scale multiplayer mech action game Mecha BREAK for PC will run from April 26 at 4:00 p.m. PT / 7:00 p.m. ET to April 28 at 10:00 p.m. PT / 1:00 a.m. ET, Seasun Games announced. Users can register here.

Publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment and developer SHIFT UP have released a new music video for Stellar Blade titled “Eve” in collaboration with Korean pop artist BIBI.

Anji Games has released a new trailer and screenshots for Silly Polly Beast, its upcoming story-driven action shooter about a girl’s fight for freedom.

5 Lives Studios has released a seven-minute walkthrough video for Cozy Caravan, its recently announced game about anthropomorphic characters traveling from town to town as part of a guild dedicated to making people happy.

The second wave of closed beta testing for large-scale multiplayer mech action game Mecha BREAK for PC will run from April 26 at 3:00 a.m. PT / 6:00 a.m. ET to April 28 at 9:00 a.m. PT / 12:00 p.m. ET, Seasun Games announced. Users can register here.

Publisher indienova, and publisher and developer 7th Beat Games will release one-button rhythm game A Dance of Fire and Ice for Switch, the companies announced.

Publisher Nintendo and developer ARIKA have released a five-minute overview trailer for Endless Ocean Luminous.

Lykke Studios has released embroidery-based puzzle game stitch. for Siwtch via Nintendo eShop for $14.99.

Publisher Assemble Entertainment and developer Spellgarden Games have released sticker shop simulation game Sticky Business for Switch via Nintendo eShop for $9.99 as a timed console exclusive, the companies announced. The downloadable content “Plan with Me” is also available for $3.99. Both are currently available at 10 percent off launch discount prices.

Publisher CINEMAX GAMES and developer KO.DLL will release fast-paced side-scrolling platformer BZZZT for Switch this summer, the companies announced.

First-person climbing simulation game Valley Peaks will launch for Switch alongside its previously announced PC (Steam) version in 2024, publisher Graffiti Games and developer Tub Club announced.

Super Evil Megacorp will release roguelike action game Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate for Switch in July as a timed console exclusive, the developer announced.

PlayStation era throwback survival horror game Crow Country will launch for Xbox Series alongside its previously announced PlayStation 5 and PC (Steam) versions on May 9, developer SFB Games announced. A demo is currently available.

Anime-inspired fast-paced first-person shooter Mullet Mad Jack will launch for PC via Steam on May 15, developer Hammer95 announced. It will support English, Portuguese, Spanish, Korean, Russian, and Japanese language options.

Publisher CFK and developer PUMPKIN will release puzzle adventure game SOWON: The Toy Wonderland for Switch on May 2, the companies announced.

Publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment and developer SHIFT UP have released a new trailer for Stellar Blade featuring the game’s Japanese voice-over track.

Publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment and developer SHIFT UP have released the first chapter in a series of developer diaries for action adventure game Stellar Blade. The first chapter is titled “The Journey.”

SUNSOFT‘s Amazing Hebereke, IREM’s SUPER R-TYPE, and Nintendo‘s Wrecking Crew ’98 are now available as part of the Super Nintendo Entertainment System – Nintendo Switch Online lineup, Nintendo announced.

Everybody’s Golf series and Easy Come Easy Golf developer Clap Hanz has announced Ultimate Swing Golf for Quest 2, Quest 3, and Quest Pro. It will launch on May 16 for $29.99 / 2,990 yen with support for up to four players online.

SUNSOFT‘s Amazing Hebereke, IREM’s SUPER R-TYPE, and Nintendo‘s Wrecking Ball ’98 are now available as part of the Super Nintendo Entertainment System™ – Nintendo Switch Online lineup, Nintendo announced.

Full Void developer OutOfTheBit has announced pixel art side-scrolling puzzle platformer Nanuka: Secret of the Shattering Moon. It will launch for PC via Steam in April 2025, followed shortly after by “all major consoles.”

City builder game Laysara: Summit Kingdom is now available in Early Access for PC via Steam, developer Quite OK Games announced. It is available at a 20 percent-off launch discount price of $15.99 until April 24, after which it will cost $19.99.

Survival simulation game sequel Endzone 2 will launch in Early Access for PC via Steam this summer, publisher Assemble Entertainment and developer Gentlymad Studios announced.

Publisher Humble Games and developer Dead Mage have released a new gameplay trailer for Wizard of Legend II focused on combat.

Triband will release car-with-legs racing adventure game WHAT THE CAR? for PC via Steam on September 5, the developer announced. A demo is available now.

Gearbox Publishing and developer Wabisabi Games have announced single-player 3D platformer RKGK / Rakugaki for PC (Steam). It will launch this summer.

Ghost Ship Publishing and developer Northplay have released a new teaser trailer for real-time strategy game Dinolords.

Mega Crit has announced Slay the Spire 2 for PC (Steam). It will launch in Early Access in 2025.

PlaySide Publishing and developer Fumi Games have released a new trailer and screenshots for 1930s noir cartoon-inspired first-person shooter MOUSE.

The PC version of Softstar Entertainment-developed horror game The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication will launch via Steam on May 9, publisher PQube announced. The PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Switch versions will follow later in 2024.

Future-noir adventure game Let Bions Be Bygones will launch for PC via Steam on April 30, publisher MicroProse and developer Bohemian Pulp announced. A demo is currently available.

ProbablyMonsters has announced the establishment of Hidden Grove, a new studio led by former Bungie creative director Chris Opdahl. It is currently working on an “original multiplayer competitive adventure game” built on Unreal Engine 5.

Publisher Good Shepherd Entertainment and developers LEAP Game Studios and Tiny Ghoul will release a Switch version of Dicefolk, a tactical roguelite game that combines monster collection and dice mechanics, the companies announced.

Madrid-based developer Fennec Studio has announced Runa, a turn-based RPG inspired by modern and classic Japanese RPGs. A Kickstarter campaign will launch on April 16.

Roguelike action game Rustil: Eternal Labyrinth Castle will launch in Early Access for PC via Steam on April 26, developer Shinden Games announced.

Publisher Nintendo and developer ARIKA have released a new trailer for Endless Ocean Luminous dubbed “Sounds of the Sea.”

Publisher RapidEyeMovers and developer Wolf & Wood have announced C-Smash VRS: New Dimension, a flat screen version of the currently available virtual reality game C-Smash VRS. It will launch for PlayStation 5 this summer as a free update to the existing PlayStation VR2 version. Pre-orders are available now by means of simply purchasing the PlayStation VR2 version.

Gameloft has announced Divine Rush, a 16-player “platformer royale.” A pre-alpha test is available from today through April 8 for PC via Epic Games Store.

Cosmo Machia will release shoot ’em up game TriggerHeart EXELICA for PC via Steam on April 26 worldwide, followed by Switch on May 2, the developer announced.

The Switch version of TALESshop-developed romance visual novel Some Some Convenience Store will launch on July 25, publisher CFK announced.

LUNARK developer Canari Games has announced Castaway, a 2D retro pixel art action adventure game coming to PC via Steam. A release date was not announced.

Cosmo Machia will release shoot ’em up game TriggerHeart EXELICA for PC via Steam in April, according to its newly opened store page.

Cozy farming simulation game Kamaeru: A Frog Refuge will launch for Switch alongside its previously announced PC (Steam) version in mid 2024, publisher Armor Games Studios and developer Humble Reeds announced.

D3 Publisher has released the debut trailer for Run for Money: The Great Mission, its newly announced video game adaptation of the anime series of the same name.

Dead Cells developer Motion Twin has released the first gameplay trailer for Windblown, its upcoming roguelike action game due out in Early Access for PC via Steam later in 2024.

Publisher eastasiasoft and developer SideQuest Studios have announced shoot ’em up collection Soldner-X Complete Collection for Switch. It includes both Soldner-X and Soldner-X 2: Final Prototype Definitive Edition, and will launch in Q4 2024.

16-bit-style retro-futuristic science-fiction text adventure game OMEGA 6: The Triangle Stars, formerly titled OMEGA 6: The Video Game, will launch for Switch on July 25, publisher City Connection and developer Happymeal announced.

Publisher Spiral Up Games and developer AniYa Games Studio have released the Early Access launch trailer for Pathless Woods, a cozy open-world survival game inspired by ancient China culture and Byron’s poetry, which is due out for PC via Steam on April 3. A demo is available now.

tinyBuild has announced DUCKSIDE, an open-world survival crafting game for PC (Steam). A release date was not announced.

Inti Creates has announced Divine Dynamo Flamefrit, a 2D action game and homage to 90s fantasy and robot anime. Platforms and a release date were not announced.

Square Enix has released a four-party documentary series for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth titled “Inside Final Fantasy VII Rebirth,” which uncovers the stories behind the making of the RPG through the eyes of the development team.

Publisher Kakehashi Games and developer ooze will release open-world sailing simulation RPG Sagres for Switch, the companies announced. A release date was not announced.

Square Enix has released the first episode of “Inside Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, a behind the scenes of the making of the February 29-released action RPG sequel to Final Fantasy II Remake. The first episode is titled “Shaping the World.”

Publisher Future Friends Games and developer Helder Pinto have delayed open-world adventure game Europa from its previously planned April 16 release date to a little later—“probably until summer.” It will be available for PC via Steam, with a console release to follow.

Yellow Brick Games, an independent studio established by Dragon Age creator Mike Laidlaw and Ubisoft veterans back in November 2020, which previously announced it would release its debut game under the publishing arm of Private Division, will now self-publish the title, the company announced. It is a fantasy action adventure game due out in 2025, and will be formally unveiled on April 2 as part of an IGN First takeover scheduled for the month of April.

AMZY has announced puzzle game Hakokoro V for Switch. It is a follow-up to Hakokoro, which was released for DS as a DSiWare title in 2010. It will launch via Nintendo eShop on April 4 for 800 yen in Jpan.

Developers G-MODE and Plus81 have delayed visual novel SHINJUKU SOUMEI from its previously planned April 12 release date to May 24. It will be available for PC via Steam and DLsite for 3,990 yen, with support for English, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese language options. A demo will launch in late April, though it will not have transferrable save data.

Publisher Hero Games and developer PAN STUDIO have released the trailer for the Duet Night Abyss technical test that will begin on March 27 at 7:00 a.m. PT / 10:00 a.m. ET. Accepted applicants should have already received test-related information by email.

Nintendo has released a new trailer for the Switch version of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door dubbed “Our Story Begins.”

The PlayStation 5 version of DC Universe Online is now available, developer Daybreak Game Company announced. The Xbox Series version is coming soon.

Post-apocalyptic point-and-click adventure game Rauniot will launch for PC via Steam and GOG on April 17 for $17.99 / £14.99 / €17.49, developer Act Normal Games announced.

Publisher Headup Games and developer Dvora Studio have announced deckbuilder dungeon defense game Vambrace: Dungeon Monarch for PC (Steam). It will launch in Q4 2024.

Publisher Headup Games and developer Dvora Studio have announced side-scrolling survival horror game The Coma 2B: Catacomb for PC (Steam). It will launch in Q3 2024.

Konami has announced Professional Baseball Spirits 2024-2025 for PlayStation 5 and PC (Steam) in celebration of the series’ 20th anniversary. It will launch in 2024 in Japan.

Publisher Kadokawa Corporation and developer Elemental Craft have released the second official trailer for 3D RPG Re:ZERO – Starting Life in Another World Witch’s re:surrection featuring the theme song “Resurrection,” which was sung by Konomi Suzuki and written, composed, and arranged by Ayato Shinozaki and Ryosuke Tachibana.

Publisher ANIPLEX.EXE and developer iMel have announced Tanetsumi no Uta, a new visual novel written by Kazumi of STUDIO HOMMAGE. It will launch for PC in 2024 with English, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese language support.