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Publisher Entergram and developer Asanoha Factory will release the PlayStation 4 and Switch versions of post-apocalyptic boy meets girl visual novel Memento Memoria: The Abandoned Neverland on August 29 in Japan, the companies announced. The PlayStation 4 version will be available physically for 3,278 yen and digitally for 2,970 yen, while the Switch version will be a digital-only release.

Cozy narrative adventure game Pine Hearts will launch for Switch and PC via Steam on May 23 for $19.99 / £15.99, publisher Little Nook and developer Hyper Luminal Games announced. The Switch version is newly announced.

Open-world RPG Dread Delusion will leave Early Access and launch for PC via Steam on May 14, publisher DreadXP and developer Lovely Hellplace announced.

The Switch versions of Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth1, Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth2: Sisters Generation, and Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth3: V Generation will launch digitally in North America and Europe on May 21, publisher Idea Factory International announced.

Publisher Limited Run Games and developer Christophe Galati will release side-scrolling platfomer Save me Mr Tako: Definitive Edition for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 on May 3. Wishlisting is available now via PlayStation Store.

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.

Cooperative roguelike hack-and-slash game Rotwood is now available in Early Access for PC via Steam at a 10 percent-off launch discount price of $9.89, developer Klei announced. The price will change to $10.99 after May 8.

The PC version of choose-your-own-story multiplayer game Baladins will launch via Steam on May 15, publisher Armor Games Studios and developer Seed by Seed announced. The PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Switch versions will follow at a later date.

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 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.

Publisher Bushiroad Games and developer Frontwing will release visual novel GINKA for Switch on September 19, the companies announced.

Hatsune Miku: The Planet of Wonder and Fragments of Wishes is now available for Xbox One and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store for $27.99, developer Crypton Future Media announced.

Publisher dramatic create and developer MAGES. will release otome visual novel Meiji Tokyo Renka: Full Moon for Switch and PC via Steam in 2024 worldwide with Japanese audio and English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese subtitles, the companies announced.

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.

Steel Wool Studios will release Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2 for PlayStation 5 on June 20, the developer announced.

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.

The Switch version of open-world sailing simulation RPG Sagres is now available via Nintendo eShop for $19.99, publisher Kakehashi Games and developer ooze announced. It is available at a 10 percent off launch discount price of $17.99 until May 1.

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.

Publisher PLAYISM and developer Lizardry will release exploration-based adventure game Refind Self: The Personality Test Game for Switch this summer as a timed console exclusive, the companies announced.

Acclaimed walking simulator game The Exit 8 is now available for Switch via Nintendo eShop for $3.99, publisher PLAYISM and developer KOTAKE CREATE announced.

Short detective adventure game Duck Detective: The Secret Salami will launch for Switch and PC via Steam on May 23, developer Happy Broccoli Games announced.

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.

“Hyper-cinematic narrative adventure” game 1000xRESIST will launch for Switch and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and Humble Store on May 9, publisher Fellow Traveller and developer sunset visitor announced.

Mountain climbing adventure game Surmount will launch now for Switch and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on May 2, one week ahead of its previously announced May 9 release date, developers Indiana-Jonas and Jasper Oprel announced.

Publisher Vaka Game Magazine and developer ImCyan have released PlayStation 4 (PlayStation Store) and Switch (Nintendo eShop) versions of horror game Evil God Korone for $4.49.

The “Next-Gen Update” for Fallout 4 will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC on April 25, publisher Bethesda Softworks and developer Bethesda Game Studios announced.

Entergram will release HOOKSOFT-developed romance visual novel Koi ni wa Amae ga Hitsuyou Desu for Switch on August 8 in Japan for 8,228 yen at retail and 7,180 yen via download, the publisher announced.

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.

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.

The Switch version of Tchia will launch on June 27, developer Awaceb announced.

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.

Powerful Pro Baseball 2024-2025 will launch for PlayStation 4 and Switch on July 18 in Japan for 7,700 yen (8,470 yen with tax), Konami announced. Physical edition pre-orders are now available.

The PC versions of Toaplan classic shoot ’em up games Truxton II, Grind Stormer, Dogyuun, and Twin Hawk will launch via Steam and GOG on April 8, developer Bitwave Games announced.

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

Kill It With Fire 2, the science-fiction-inspired sequel to the first-person spider-hunter game, will launch in Early Access for PC via Steam on April 16, followed by a full release across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC at a later date, publisher tinyBuild and developer Casey Donnellan Games announced.

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.

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

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.

Otome visual novel Cupid Parasite: Sweet & Spicy Darling will launch for Switch on May 28 in the west, publisher Idea Factory International announced.

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.

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.

Game Boy Advance – Nintendo Switch Online will add F-Zero Maximum Velocity on March 29, Nintendo announced.

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 Chucklefish and developer Deadpan Games will release tactical roguelike deckbuilder Wildfrost for iOS and Android on April 11 for £6.99 / $6.99, the companies announced.

The PC version of free-to-play open-world adventure game Sky: Children of the Light will launch in Early Access via Steam on April 10, developer thatgamecompany announced.

Publisher Ubisoft and developer Ubisoft Ivory Tower will release the PC version of The Crew Motorfest via Steam on April 18, the companies announced.

Pathless Woods, a cozy open-world survival game inspired by ancient China culture and Byron’s poetry, will launch in Early Access for PC via Steam on April 3, publisher Spiral Up Games and developer AniYa Games Studio announced. A demo is currently available, and will be updated on March 23 to remove the online multiplayer feature that currently exists.

Dating simulation adventure game Bunny Garden will launch for Switch on April 18 and PC via Steam this spring for $22.99 / 2,980 yen, qureate announced.

Playdigious will publish Kimeria-developed connections-based logic puzzle game Linkito when it launches for PC via Steam this summer, the companies announced. A demo is available now.

Turn-based roguelite strategy game Anomaly Collapse will launch for PC via Steam on April 12, publisher Spiral Up Games and developer RocketPunch Games announced.

The PlayStation 4 version of roguelike action game Ancient Weapon Holly will launch on March 25, publisher Aniplex and developer ACQUIRE announced.

Procedurally-generated voxel factory-building and automation sandbox game FOUNDRY will launch in Early Access for PC via Steam on May 2, publisher Paradox Interactive and developer Channel 3 announced.

The remake of puzzle adventure game Riven: The Sequel to Myst will launch for PC flatscreen and virtual reality platforms via Steam and GOG in 2024, developer Cyan announced.

Otome visual novel Radiant Tale: Fanfare! will launch for Switch on June 27 in the west, publisher Aksys Games announced.

BeXide has released fruit-stacking puzzle game Fruit Mountain for PC via Steam for $8.99. It is available at a 10 percent-off launch discount price of $8.09 until March 31. The PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Switch versions will follow later in 2024.

Ares will release IRODORI-developed Sengoku era romance visual novel Hakkenden for Switch this fall in Japan, the publisher announced.

Mountain climbing adventure game Surmount will launch for Switch and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on May 9, developers Indiana-Jonas and Jasper Oprel announced. A demo is available now for PC via Steam.

Publisher Noodlecake and developer Hildring Studio will release side-scrolling hack-and-slash adventure game Sacre Bleu for Switch and PC via Steam in 2024, the companies announced.

2.5D action adventure platformer The Devil Within: Satgat will launch in Early Access for PC via Steam on April 9, developer Newcore Games announced.

PlayStation era throwback survival horror game Crow Country will launch for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam on May 9, developer SFB Games announced. A demo is currently available.

WitchSpring R will launch for PlayStation 5 and Switch in the second half of 2024, developer KIWI WALKS announced. In Japan, a physical edition will also be available for both platforms. It will support English, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese language options.

Hand-painted hidden object game Sophia the Traveler will launch for Switch and PC via Steam on April 11 for $8.99 / €8.79, publisher Thermite Games and developer Memo Gogo announced. The Switch version is newly announced. It will be available at a 10 percent-off discount price at launch, and Nintendo eShop pre-orders will open on March 21. The game will support English, Italian, German, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, and Korean language options. An 80-page full-color digital comic book will also be available to purchase.

Capcom will release the remastered version of mystery adventure game Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective for iOS and Android on March 28, the company announced.

The Game Boy – Nintendo Switch Online app will add Dr. Mario, Mario Golf, and Mario Tennis on March 12, Nintendo announced.

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door will launch for Switch on May 23, Nintendo announced.

Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD will launch for Switch on June 27, Nintendo announced.

Publisher CFK and developer Indicava Entertainment will release Korean full-motion video game Motesolo: No Girlfriend Since Birth for PlayStation 4 on March 28, the companies announced.

CFK will release a PlayStation 5 version of Fortress S on March 28 worldwide for $29.99, the publisher announced.

Frostpunk 2 will launch for PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG on July 25, followed by PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series at a later date, publisher and developer 11 bit studios announced. It will be available for PC Game Pass and Xbox Game Pass upon release.

Four-versus-four hide-and-seek game Midnight Ghost Hunt will leave Early Access and launch for PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on March 21 for $19.99, Coffee Stain Publishing and developer Vaulted Sky Games announced.

Four-versus-four hide-and-seek game Midnight Ghost Hunt will leave Early Access and launch for PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on March 21 for $19.99, Coffee Stain Publishing and developer Vaulted Sky Games announced.