The remake of Halo: Campaign Evolved launched with moderate player interest and some technical issues, falling behind other major releases in popularity. However, its release on PS5 and inclusion in Game Pass could help expand the game's audience.
New features and filters related to the Steam Frame VR headset have appeared on Steam, suggesting that the device may be launching soon. The official release date and price have not yet been announced.
In the second half of July and early August 2026, six new games will be added to Xbox Game Pass, including Hell is Us, Halo: Campaign Evolved, and Corsair Cove. Subscribers can look forward to fresh gaming experiences across various platforms.
Physical copies of video games may soon disappear from the market: Sony is planning to switch entirely to digital formats. This reflects changing consumer habits, but also raises questions about the rights and accessibility of digital products.
The extraction shooter Marathon from Bungie has received high ratings on Steam, but players note its complex interface and steep learning curve. The developers have already started making changes to make the game more accessible for newcomers.
Over the past year, Steam users have downloaded a record-breaking 100 exabytes of games and updates, which is equivalent to 100 million terabytes of data. The platform continues to grow, and Valve highlights improvements for developers as well as plans to upgrade its hardware.
Analysis has shown a decline in interest among PC gamers for PlayStation exclusives, which could lead to fewer single-player Sony games being released on PC. The company is considering keeping story-driven projects exclusively on its own consoles.
Sony is revising its strategy for releasing PlayStation 5 exclusives on PC: some single-player titles are no longer planned for release on Steam due to declining sales and increased competition. Multiplayer games will remain available on PC, and some independent releases will still appear on the platform.
Square Enix is now focusing on PC as the main platform for Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 to achieve the highest possible graphics quality, although support for Sony consoles will remain. This strategy is driven by both technical and economic reasons.
Nioh 3 has shown impressive results in its first days after release, selling over 700,000 copies and setting new records for player engagement, especially on PC and in China.