Samson: A Tyndalston Story

Growing up is never easy, yet there’s a bittersweet feeling in returning to your childhood town, older and wiser. Not for Samson, though. His goal in Tyndalston is to pay off a debt that increases each day. Time is money, literally – you have limited hours to choose different jobs, whether it’s a getaway driver for a bank job or tuning up some local thugs. With a combat system that’s more about fighting dirty and vehicular mayhem that would make Mad Max proud, Samson promises a lot for its $25 price when it launches on April 8th.

DarkSwitch

Think Against the Storm, but expanding vertically – that somewhat explains Cyber Temple’s DarkSwitch. With a giant tree as your base and a malevolent fog slowly creeping in, you need to build, construct defenses and sometimes venture into the unknown to survive. It probably isn’t a coincidence that Akira Yamaoka is composing the soundtrack, probably hearing the word “fog” and asking nothing more. But with a full-fledged story mode that promises over 20 hours of thrills, DarkSwitch could end up a dark horse when it launches on April 9th.

Replaced

AI trapped in a human’s body, an alternative United States under the thrall of megacorporations, post-nuclear panic – all of this and more await in Replaced, Sad Cat Studios’ long-in-development cinematic platformer, which launches on April 14th. It also features stunning 2.5D graphics and a Free Flow combat system akin to Rocksteady’s Batman: Arkham franchise. Over its eight-hour runtime (11 to 12 if you stay and smell what’s left of the roses), there’s a harrowing, unpredictable experience with more than its fair share of bleak commentary on the world as we know it.

Starfield (PS5) and Terran Armada

Bethesda’s new – and not at all controversial – IP is finally coming to PS5 on April 7th alongside the latest story DLC, Terran Armada. At $49.99 for the base game ($10 for the new DLC), it’s the best time for PlayStation players to explore the Settled Systems, especially with the Free Lanes update. Besides expanding on space travel, it introduces new companions, outpost improvements, new points of interest, more upgrade systems, and more. Meanwhile, Terran Armada promises a more interesting story, its own exclusive Incursions, new ships, and even an HK-47-style companion in Delta.

Regions of Ruin: Runegate

As intriguing as the pixel art style and sheer number of systems could be, I never expected 2018’s Regions of Ruin to get a sequel. Runegate is out on April 14th and follows pretty much the same premise – venturing out into a ruined world, helping your Dwarven brethren, obtaining resources, and ultimately, establishing a place to call home. With more varied locations, sleeker visuals and much more to do, it promises to be the definitive Regions of Ruin experience.

Road to Vostok (Early Access)

If you can’t wait for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2’s first story DLC to hit this Summer, Road to Vostok may tide you over. Entering early access on April 7th, it tasks players with exploring the post-apocalyptic areas between Finland and Russia, ultimately culminating in Vostok. You’ll need to loot supplies and build a formidable arsenal, dealing with changing seasons, rough weather, bandits, and even the military, with death in Vostok causing you to lose everything. It’s a ways off from full release, but those looking for another challenging survival FPS may find it worthwhile.

Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred

Vessel of Hatred was a steaming hot pile of whatever, but Lord of Hatred, Diablo 4’s next expansion, looks more promising. Available on April 28th, it sees the world in peril once more because Mephisto. You’ll likely be the one to lay the smackdown on him after venturing to Skovos, a scintillating new region full of new points of interest and plenty of demons to scour. Two new classes, the Paladin and Warlock, bring even more unique playstyles and build variety than before, while Blizzard is reworking the Skill Tree, bringing back the Horadric Cube, and more. Maybe this will be the release that finally elevates Diablo 4 to the next level. We can only hope.

MOUSE: P.I. For Hire

What if you combine the rubber-hose animation of Cuphead with boomer-shooter-like gameplay? You get MOUSE: P.I. For Hire, a hard-boiled noir adventure focused on Jack Prepper, as he investigates a missing persons case and ends up discovering more than he bargained for. The slick hand-drawn animation is undoubtedly the appeal, as it brings Mouseburg to life in astonishing detail. Of course, this is a shooter as well, with weapons ranging from the grounded – pistols, shotguns, machine guns – to the wacky like freeze rays, corrosive turpentine and more. It’s out on April 16th and promises 12 to 20 hours of gameplay for $30.

Pragmata

Moon’s haunted, but instead of ghosts, there are homicidal robots out to get you. Launching on April 17th, Pragmata isn’t a Resident Evil-style survival horror – it’s the journey of Hugh, investigating a lunar base after lost contact and becoming swept up in the robot uprising. Together with the android Diana, he seeks a way out, providing the firepower while she hacks through an enemy’s defenses. The twist is that you have to do both simultaneously, creating a mix of puzzle-solving and tense shooting. It’s unlike anything we’ve seen before, and after the demo, we only want more.

Saros

Death is only the first step in Housemarque’s latest, and protagonist Arjun Devraj has miles to go before he can sleep. Investigating Carcosa for any sign of previous Soltari expeditions, he and his crew are caught up in the Eclipse, which twists the planet’s surface, culminating in the sun’s death. And yet, death won’t let them escape. Cue close encounters with tentacled monstrosities, discovering new weapons and clues that could help. And while Saros leans much further into rogue-lite progression than Returnal, it’s also expanded on the bullet dodging with a new shield that lets you absorb some damage and send it back with a vengeance. Saros arrives on April 30th, and even if you haven’t played its predecessor, it’s looking like another killer PS5 exclusive.

Invincible VS

Seemingly addressing the lack of 3v3 fighters, Quarter Up’s take on the brutal superhero epic packs 18 playable characters – including favorites such as Invincible, Omni-Man, BattleBeast, and of course, Conquest. And if the prospect of different classes, active and counter tags, and rollback netcode for online play doesn’t interest you, there’s a story mode to experience every bloody skirmish. It’s available on April 30th for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC.

Spark in the Dark (Early Access)

As typical of a dungeon crawler as Stellar Fish’s latest title appears, there’s an inherent charm and grittiness to Spark in the Dark. Maybe it’s the isometric perspective or more methodical pacing, coupled with how inherently dark the endless Dungeon appears (which makes it all the more scary when monsters show up). It’s available on April 7th via early access and only includes the initial tiers of the Dungeon, but we’re keen on plundering its depths.

MotoGP 26

Credit where it’s due to Milestone, as this will be its third consecutive racing game in three months. MotoGP 26 is all about the thrill of competitive bike racing at the highest level, although you can opt between Arcade and Pro Experiences to determine the difficulty. With an in-depth career mode, cross-play between all platforms (Nintendo not included, sadly), and new disciplines like Minibikes, Flat Tracks, Production Bikes, and more, this could be the series’ most feature-packed entry yet.

WILL: Follow the Light

Cropping up more than once during Steam Next Fest and impressing with its visuals, WILL: Follow the Light is a hard-hitting adventure focused on a seemingly simple goal: Returning home. It’s far from easy, however, as Will must brave islands, mountains and even the sea to reach his hometown and save his son. Puzzles and environmental storytelling abound, but it’s all about the atmosphere and how deep you’ll go to learn the truth. WILL: Follow the Light launches on April 28th for PC.

Kiln

Listen, I’m not saying this is exactly what I expected from Double Fine, which has delivered some of the finest platforms to date. But Kiln is…curious in a way that fits the developer’s profile. After all, what other multiplayer title invites you to become a pot, finely sculpted by your hands and scuttling off into an arena for some ceramic destruction? The fact that a pot’s design influences its playstyle is even more intriguing. Whether it figuratively blows up or not, Kiln is out on April 23rd for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC.

While the video starts off by showcasing a standard race in first-person view, we then get to check out more variety in the time of day in the second race. This is then followed up with some third-person racing action in the midst of heavy rains, giving us an idea of how weather will impact the game’s driving physics. The third race, once more in third-person, showcases a different discipline of bike racing, before we go back to the high-speed racing that the sport is known for, with 1000cc production bikes as part of mono-race events.

One of the key features highlighted throughout the video is MotoGP 26‘s new rider-based handling system, which was built on top of a revamped physics model. Players will have more control over their bikes in various situations, and the title features a suite of new animations for rider models. Other features showcased throughout the trailer are the new UK-based location for the returning Race Off game mode, which will include two new tracks where players can ride using Motard, Flat Track, and Minibikes. We also get a good look at tracks like the Circuit of the Americas and the Portimão Circuit in sunny conditions and Silverstone in the rain.

MotoGP 26 was officially unveiled earlier this month with a trailer, where Milestone also announced the new Racing Card feature for each rider. The system revolves around four key attributes – lap time, pace, head-to-head, and reliability – which in turn form a larger rider rating that gives players information at a quick glance before they make decisions. These values will be dynamically updated based on how well the rider performs in real-world races, and will apply to racers across game modes.

Career mode will also be getting some upgrades thanks to the introduction of a fully 3D paddock, where players can hang out or jump between their on-track and off-track lives. The latter includes new Thursday press conferences and a personal manager, with the former allowing players to set long-term and short-term goals like calling out rival racers in public. The personal manager will be the main conduit through which players will manage their progression and contract negotiations, among other things.

MotoGP 26 is coming to PC (via Steam, Microsoft Store and Epic Game Store), PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch and the Switch 2. Interestingly Milestone has also specifically mentioned the ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X handheld gaming systems, indicating that the racing title will also feature some optimizations to be playable on the go. MotoGP 26 is also set to feature full cross-platform multiplayer for 22-player grids across PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. Switch and Switch 2 players, however, will not have cross-play options, and online races on the platforms will be limited to 12 players.

One of the major new features coming to the series with MotoGP 26 is each rider getting a Rating Card built around four key attributes—lap time, pace, head-to-head, and reliability. These attributes will combine to form a larger rider rating, which players can check out before they make any decisions. The values are slated to be dynamically updated based on the riders’ real-world performances, and will apply to racers in and out of Career Mode.

Along with including the official riders and tracks that you might expect from the 2026 season for MotoGP, Moto2 and Moto3 categories, the title is also bringing in an enhanced physics model, referred to as a rider-based handling system. Through this new system, players will be able to control bikes throughout a race by managing how the rider shifts their weight around.

Career mode is also getting enhancements thanks to the introduction of a fully 3D paddock, which will serve as the main hub area for any given race weekend. Players can also jump into off-track life through the paddock with two new features: Thursday press conferences and a personal manager. The former allows players to set their long-term and short-term goals, which can range from calling out rivals in public, or pushing for research and development into faster bikes. The personal manager will be how players manage their progression, contract negotiations, and other important aspects of being a MotoGP rider.

The Race Off game mode will be returning in MotoGP 26 with a new location and the introduction of a new 1000cc bike category dubbed Production Bikes. The category will be available alongside others, like Motard, Flat Track, and Minibikes. Race Off mode will revolve around more relaxed racing sessions, and has been designed to be a good way to enhance training before major championship events.

The Arcade mode, introduced in last year’s entry, is being revised to be even more welcoming to players new to the world of MotoGP racing, offering simplified gameplay and more lenient physics. The Pro experience, on the other hand, will focus much more on offering realistic simulation-driven riding.

Developer Milestone has also confirmed that MotoGP 26 will feature full cross-platform multiplayer for 22-player grids for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S players. Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 will not have cross-play options, and online races will be limited to 12 players. Local multiplayer is also supported thanks to split-screen options.

While you wait for the release of MotoGP 26, take a look at our review of last year’s entry.

MotoGP 26 is expected to come to PC (priced at €59.99), PS5 (€69.99), Xbox Series X/S (€69.99), Nintendo Switch (€49.99), and the Switch 2 (€49.99). The console versions are also slated to get physical releases, with PC only getting a digital version. We will likely get more details about various editions and potential pre-order incentives alongside the title’s official unveiling, where an April 29th release date is also expected to be confirmed.

Last year’s entry, MotoGP 25, was unveiled in February 2025 before coming out at the end of April. This means that, while MotoGP 26‘s announcement is coming a bit later, its release date will fall in the same general yearly window. Much like its predecessor, MotoGP 26 is expected to bring in riders and tracks from the 2026 season of the sport.

The title will also likely see some expansion in key areas over the previous game, such as more options in Training Sessions, where players could ride for fun instead of focusing on competition. MotoGP 25, for instance, also allowed players to work on improving their skills across different disciplines like Motard, Flat Track and Minibikes.

Whether or not we’ll see changes made to the Arcade Experience remains to be seen. In its previous incarnation, it focused on providing franchise newcomers with an accessible entry point into the world of bike racing by stripping away some of the title’s simulation aspects.

For players that might find the end of April to be too long of a wait to get their hands on a new bike racing title, RIDE 6 was released on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S just last month. The title introduced an overhauled career experience that now revolves around RIDE Fest, which is described as a touring festival where players have greater control over what types of events they want to partake in.

For more details about RIDE 6, check out our review, where we gave it a score of 8 out of 10 thanks to its detailed roster, accessible onboarding, and meaningful momentum in progression thanks to the presence of Legendary riders. However, we also found the racing festival framing of the RIDE Fest career mode to be uninspired.

While it might not be available on Nintendo Switch, Milestone had also confirmed before release that RIDE 6 runs at 4K/60 FPS on PS5 and Xbox Series X, and 4K/90 FPS on Xbox Series S. For more on its new features and technical aspects, check out our interview with the developers. Also take a look at our tech deep dive of its PC and PS5 versions.