You might have seen a new name around the homepage this past week: Mark Warren. It might also be that you recognise the name if you’re a reader of RPS sibling site VG247, where Mark has already been plying his trade for several years. Well, we’ve adopted Mark here at RPS, as one might adopt a puppy if the puppy really liked mods, RPGs and Helldivers 2. Come say hello in the comments.
Persona 4 Remake — one of the worst-kept secrets in video games — is reportedly set for an official reveal during Microsoft’s Xbox Games Showcase.
Both Windows Central and MP1st reported that the so-far unannounced game will finally get confirmed at the Xbox showcase this Sunday, June 8.
While Atlus’ Persona 4 Remake will be announced during the Xbox Games Showcase, it’s set for launch across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S. A Nintendo Switch 2 version remains up in the air.
Persona 4 Remake has endured a number of remarkable leaks from voice actors who have said they are not in the game. Last month, three of the original voice actors said they weren’t coming back for Persona 4 Remake — despite Persona 4 Remake not being announced yet.
That includes Yosuke Hanamura voice actor Yuri Lowenthal, who took to BlueSky to say he would not be reprising his role for “the Persona 4 remake.” You know, the one that no one’s officially announced yet.
“And for those who keep asking, no, I will not be returning as Yosuke for the Persona 4 remake,” said Lowenthal in a since-deleted post. “I asked. Maybe I even begged, but they don’t want me to come back.”
Two more actors from the original game subsequently spoke up, saying they wouldn’t reprise their roles. Erin Fitzgerald, the English voice of Chie Satonaka, said she hadn’t been asked to come back. And then Amanda Winn Lee chimed in to say she wasn’t coming back as Yukiko Amagi.
There have been rumors to this tune bubbling up over the last year, with a recent domain registration fueling hope that its announcement might be coming soon.
Xbox Games Showcase 2025 will be livestreamed on Sunday, June 8, starting at 10am Pacific / 1pm Eastern / 6pm UK time.
Xbox Games Showcase 2025 will offer a look at upcoming titles from across Microsoft’s first-party studios, Microsoft said, “in addition to incredible new titles from our third-party partners across the globe.”
It seems likely Persona 4 Remake is among them.
Wesley is Director, News at IGN. Find him on Twitter at @wyp100. You can reach Wesley at wesley_yinpoole@ign.com or confidentially at wyp100@proton.me.
Does Elden Ring Nightreign‘s bird-bodied Guardian have a human face hidden somewhere on his feathery body? It’s a question people have been thinking about, and by “people” I mean a small subset of Elden Ring obsessives who like to watch the game being picked apart 3D model by 3D model.
Thanks to a prolific Souls modder/dataminer, I can provide you with an answer. In their latest video, Zullie The Witch – who’s previously solved various Souls mysteries and modded an Armored Core into Elden Ring – has unmasked Nightreign‘s crop of nightfarers like they’re Scooby-Doo villians. Most of their faces look how you’d expect, but there are a couple of noteworthy cases that I think it’s worth you knowing about.
Here comes the choom-choom train.
It’s more often than not these days that a game released in an underwhelming state is left abandoned in a pool of its own minor updates. On occasion, though, we have a redemption arc like that belonging to 2020’s Cyberpunk 2077.
Originally released in a state that was barely functional and riddled with more bugs than an anteater’s digestive tract, it’s safe to say that CD Projekt Red has not only redeemed its reputation, but the game is now celebrated as one of the strongest RPGs of the decade.
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Welcome to Next Week on Xbox! In this weekly feature we cover all the games coming soon to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox PC, and Game Pass! Get more details on these upcoming games below and click their profiles for further info (release dates subject to change). Let’s jump in!
SEGA Europe
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine – Master Crafted Edition – June 10
Game Pass / Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere
Step into the armor of a relentless Space Marine and use a combination of lethal weaponry to crush overwhelming Ork forces. Immerse yourself in an intense and brutally violent world based on the richest science fantasy ever created. Enjoy quality of life & graphical improvements that take the Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine experience to the next level.
IO Interactive Partners A/S
MindsEye – June 10
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
Play as Jacob Diaz, a former soldier fitted with The MindsEye, a mysterious neural implant that haunts him with fragmented memories of a covert mission that changed his life forever. Fight to uncover the truth in a world where AI, high-tech experimentation, and unchecked military power shape every encounter.
Gray Boss Game Studio
Guardian of the Water Altar – June 11
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
Flyn and his magical bee embark on an epic journey to find the legendary sacred water source, the only hope to restore harmony to this darkened world and free it from the wicked creatures that have taken over. Along the way, he will face challenging enemies, such as flying creatures firing deadly projectiles, treacherous explosions, relentless patrolling slimes, and fire snakes emerging from the depths with devastating attacks.
Eastasiasoft Limited
Keeper’s Toll – June 11
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play Anywhere
An action-packed survival roguelite set within a retro-infused dark fantasy world. Every moment could be your last, but with each setback, you grow stronger. Seize the challenge, overcome daunting foes and purge a callous world in top-down pixel art style. Keeper’s Toll places a heavy focus on skill-based gameplay with action RPG elements. Each run allows you to study your enemies and hone your skills while progressing through the main quest.
Afil Games
Minos Dungeon – June 11
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
Get ready to tackle clever puzzles, slippery blocks, and a very friendly minotaur! Minos Dungeon is a pixel art puzzle game that combines logic, strategy, and a good dose of creativity—perfect for those who love solving problems in a fun way.
ZikWave Studios Inc.
Musical Vibes RX – June 11
Smart Delivery / Xbox Play Anywhere
Get ready to move with Musical Vibes RX, the new version of Musical Vibes—the first-ever dance game to let players use the camera of their smartphone connected to a console or PC. Originally released in June 2023, the original broke new ground—and now RX takes the experience even further!
Take IT Studio! sp. z o. o.
Death Kid – June 12
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery
A fast-paced arcade-inspired arena brawler with meta-progression. Wipe out hordes of daunting foes, master powerful abilities and grow stronger with each attempt. Venture deep inside a treacherous well to put the wheel of life and death back in motion and break the curse of immortality.
Kanuni Games Oyun Yazılım Pazarlama ve Ticaret Limited Şirketi
Super Slime Boy – June 12
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere
Step into the squishy form of Super Slime Boy, a small but determined hero, in this fast-paced, precision platformer set in a dangerous, black-and-white world where every mistake means instant death. Armed with nothing but your reflexes and skill, your mission is simple yet challenging: Survive deadly obstacles and restore the stolen colors to the world.
ESDigital Games
Memory Lost – June 12
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
Welcome to Memory Lost, a thrilling cyberpunk-style third-person shooter with an overhead view. In this exciting game, you will take a deep dive into the depths of Detraxis, a dystopian metropolis full of technological miracles and cruel corporate battles.
Ultimate Games S.A.
God of Weapons – June 12
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery
Embark on a thrilling journey in God of Weapons, an action roguelike where you must ascend the tower of Zhor to reclaim the last light for the world. To survive the monster onslaught on each tower’s level, you’ll need to obtain and carefully organize weapons and accessories in your inventory.
11 bit studios
The Alters – June 13
Game Pass / Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere
The Alters is an ambitious sci-fi survival game with a unique twist. You play as Jan Dolski, the lone survivor of a crash-landed expedition on a hostile planet. To survive, you must form a new crew for your mobile base. Using a substance called Rapidium, you create alternative versions of Jan, each one shaped by a different crucial decision from the protagonist’s past.
Flynn’s Arcade
Freddy Farmer – June 13
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play Anywhere
Freddy’s daughter has been kidnapped by an evil dragon. To rescue her, he must travel across the kingdom, gathering ingredients to make a magic potion. But it won’t be easy. They must be collected in a specific order, and Freddy must navigate the dangers he encounters.
Desert Water Games
Idle Wizard – June 13
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
Ever dreamed of becoming a wizard? Then try Idle Wizard! It’s an Idle/RPG hybrid game about becoming the most powerful wizard the world has ever known. Start as an Apprentice and can choose from a variety of classes, from classic fantasy mages to the exotic sorcerers.
Gametry LLC
Get ready for an adrenaline-charged adventure with Ramp Bike Racing! Hop on your bike and navigate towering mega ramps that challenge your skill and push your limits. Perform daring stunts as you tackle impossible tracks and gravity-defying jumps. Conquer a range of obstacles, from zig-zag paths to blazing fire-lit tracks, all while experiencing addictive, edge-of-your-seat gameplay.
GameToTopDesign
Supermarket Owner Simulator: Business – June 13
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery
Step into the fast-paced world of retail with Supermarket Owner Simulator: Business, the ultimate supermarket management experience! Start from a modest grocery store and transform it into a thriving supermarket empire by making strategic business decisions, optimizing operations, and keeping customers happy. Every detail is in your hands—from store layout and inventory management to pricing strategies and marketing campaigns.
Ratalaika Games S.L.
Tetra’s Escape 2 – June 13
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery
Move the tetras around and use their special ability to transform into different shapes of tetrominoes to create platforms and save them during the 80 levels of the game. Rediscover the mechanics of the first game (transformations, blocks of fire or ice, thin platforms…) and discover new additions such as teleportation, global gravity inversion or ghost blocks.
Dolores Entertainment
Wild Rumble – June 13
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery
A 3v3 roguelike soccer game in which you’ll evolve your team as you score goals through dangerous arenas. Unlock new characters, master their abilities and pick the best upgrades to lead your team to victory! Dive into the roguelike soccer experience that is Wild Rumble as you score goals through dangerours arenas on your mission to defeat the evil Soccer King!
Axyos Games
Y. Village – The Visitors – June 13
Batu, plagued by recurring nightmares of an unknown village, finds his life upended by a mysterious letter left at his doorstep. The next day, the mystery deepens with the arrival of a second note revealing the name of the village: “Y. Village.” Unsure of who beckons him and wary of potential dangers, Batu gathers a group to venture to the village. What has drawn Batu to this village, and what secrets await to be unveiled?
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The Genshin Impact dev team is back with fresh details on Version 5.7, “A Space and Time for You,” dropping June 18. In this update, the Traveler’s sibling will continue to advance their grand plan. As the Traveler unites their allies to confront the Abyss Order in Natlan, more hidden truths about Teyvat will gradually come to light, marking a pivotal turning point in the story.
Meanwhile, two familiar faces from the main story — Skirk and Dahlia — will also become playable characters. As a skilled sword master, Skirk fights without relying on Elemental Energy, dominating in extended battles or with sudden bursts of damage!
While tensions run high in the Archon Quest, there will also be time to enjoy some lighter moments. Test your tactical thinking in a simulated adventure game, reunite with old friends in the next chapter of Travelers’ Tales, and take on challenges in a new permanent combat mode.
The chasm between the Traveler and their sibling remains — their silence hangs like thin ice, fragile yet unbroken. Though their bond persists, the road to reunion stays shrouded in fate’s mist.
With the Loom of Fate complete, their sibling’s grand scheme advances relentlessly. Natlan now faces a full-scale Abyss Order invasion, and its tribes unite and fight under Mavuika’s fiery leadership. Dainsleif reappears, wielding mysterious powers to aid the Traveler. Meanwhile, deep in Natlan’s caverns, an enigmatic girl waits in the shadows…
What secrets drive their sibling’s grand design? What meaning hides behind each reunion and parting? The truth awaits in the new Archon Quest — not as answers to be uncovered, but as a path to be walked.
As the story turns its page, two familiar faces make their return. Skirk, whose icy demeanor matches her frosty blade, and Dahlia, lively and mischievous as a babbling brook, will officially join the playable roster. Though their personalities differ greatly, both are reliable allies with unique combat styles.
Skirk is a 5-star sword wielder who commands Abyssal power disguised as Cryo. Mysterious and aloof, she’s not only Childe’s master, but also once trained under one of the Five Sinners of Khaenri’ah, “The Foul” Surtalogi — said to wield power that could rival the world itself. Her strength is beyond question, yet her past remains buried in silence, like a tale frozen in time, waiting to be broken free from the ice. In her Story Quest, Travelers will encounter Skirk in Liyue, where fragments of her long-lost memories begin to emerge.
In combat, Skirk forgoes the conventional Elemental Energy system, instead using a unique resource known as “Serpent’s Subtlety.” Serpent’s Subtlety can be obtained by absorbing Void Rifts, which appear on the field when your party triggers Frozen, Superconduct, Cryo Swirl, or Cryo Crystallize reactions. Up to three Void Rifts can exist at once, and Skirk can absorb them to gain Serpent’s Subtlety. Skirk fights with two distinct combat styles, enabling her to either maintain relentless pressure through continuous attacks or unleash devastating bursts of damage.
To boost her on-field damage, Skirk can enter a special mode that enhances her Normal Attack DMG. After tapping her Elemental Skill, she enters this mode and can further boost her Normal Attack DMG by unleashing a special Elemental Burst. While in this mode, using Charged Attacks or her special Elemental Burst to absorb nearby Void Rifts grants additional Normal Attack DMG bonuses.
In her burst damage fighting style, Skirk relies on quickly accumulating resources to unleash her powerful Elemental Burst. Holding her Elemental Skill allows her to move swiftly, and even sprint across water, while absorbing nearby Void Rifts to rapidly build up Serpent’s Subtlety. With enough Serpent’s Subtlety accumulated, she can unleash her Elemental Burst, dealing high AoE Cryo DMG in an instant.
Skirk shows even greater potential when teamed up with Hydro or Cryo characters. When the team deals Hydro or Cryo DMG, Skirk gains bonus DMG. Additionally, if all party members are either Hydro or Cryo and if there is at least 1 Hydro and 1 Cryo character, all your characters in the team will have their Elemental Skill levels increased by 1.
The other new playable character, Dahlia, is the dependable deacon of the Church of Favonius and a 4-star Hydro sword wielder who protects his party members with his Shield of Sacred Favor. This shield is initially created by Dahlia’s Elemental Burst and scales based on his Max HP. After casting his Elemental Burst, the shield can be refreshed either by landing Normal Attacks with the active character or by triggering the Frozen reaction. Dahlia’s Elemental Skill summons a Sacramental Shower, which can bounce allies into the air to help them dodge attacks and gain an aerial advantage. When enemies come into contact with it, the Sacramental Shower instead explodes, dealing AoE Hydro DMG.
In Version 5.7 Event Wishes, Skirk and Dahlia both debut along with Shenhe’s rerun in the first half of the version, while the latter half will see the reruns of Mavuika and Emilie.
After diving into intense combat, why not wind down with something more relaxing and fun?
The Sumeru Akademiya has launched a new simulated adventure that puts both your capabilities and luck to the test. Travelers will pick from different Companion Pieces to form teams, power them up, and take on a variety of enemies in a board game-style battlefield. You can choose between the rainforest or desert route — each with its own story and level of difficulty. Unexpected encounters along the way will make the journey all the more exciting. Beyond the combat stages, there are also “research stages” where you’ll guide Paimon to gather fruit. Doing so boosts your Speculation Level and unlocks extra bonuses for your team. Complete the challenges and you’ll not only earn Primogems and other rewards, but also have the chance to invite Sethos to your party.
A familiar breeze brings new stories from old friends. In Travelers’ Tales: Gilded Chapter, you can enjoy cozy moments all across Teyvat. Thoma returns to his hometown in Mondstadt, Neuvillette pays a visit to Merusea Village, and Dori is spotted in Inazuma trying to sell something to Sayu. On your travels, don’t forget to slow down now and then to check in on some old friends!
In addition, this update introduces a new permanent gameplay mode, Stygian Onslaught. Participating in the event will reward Travelers with Primogems, Artifacts, and valuable items for targeted Artifact enhancement. Each update will bring a new challenge with three phases and five difficulty levels. Clear Level 5 to unlock an exclusive solo-only Level 6 difficulty, where the battle is sure to be even more challenging.
There’s still plenty more to explore in Version 5.7 — but we’ll leave a few surprises for you to discover on your own. We hope Skirk and her story bring you a bold, new experience that’s as fresh as it is thrilling!
The bumper State of Play June 2025 showcase set a peak concurrent viewership record for Sony.
Sony kicked off the summer reveal season with a bang, presenting a smorgasbord of new games to whet our appetites going into Summer Games Fest Week, including peeks at 007 First Light, Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles, Romeo is a Dead Man, and Silent Hill f.
According to Streams Charts, this week’s State of Play peaked at over 2.2 million live viewers for the first time in the series’ history. According to data compiled by the website, State of Play now ranks as the third most-popular gaming or tech showcase of 2025 by peak concurrent viewership. Only two Nintendo Direct presentations pulled in bigger numbers (understandably, Nintendo’s Switch 2 reveal is top by a long way).
As spotted by Push Square, the State of Play wasn’t Sony’s most-watched livestream ever — that honor goes to the PS5 reveal event, which currently boasts 44 million views. The Horizon Forbidden West and Horizon Forbidden Dawn presentations were also astonishingly popular, clocking up 15 and 10 million views, respectively. But Tuesday’s livestream remains hands-down the most popular State of Play showing ever.
The State of Play focused on third-party — and particularly Japanese developers — with strong announcements from the likes of Capcom, Grasshopper Manufacture, Konami, ArtPlay, Square Enix, and Team Ninja. There were surprisingly few first-party titles in the presentation.
It also felt very much like this year’s summer presentation was focused on committed gamers, too. There seemed to be a propensity of action games, many of which will likely come with mature/18+ ratings.
Need to catch up? We’ve got you covered — here’s everything announced at PlayStation State of Play 2025 earlier this week.
Vikki Blake is a reporter for IGN, as well as a critic, columnist, and consultant with 15+ years experience working with some of the world’s biggest gaming sites and publications. She’s also a Guardian, Spartan, Silent Hillian, Legend, and perpetually High Chaos. Find her at BlueSky.
Elden Ring Nightreign developer FromSoftware has concluded a fresh round of server maintenance designed to improve matchmaking.
During the game’s launch weekend, FromSoftware acknowledged Elden Ring Nightreign matchmaking issues and offered suggestions to players affected, including restarting the matchmaking process and, specifically on PlayStation 4 and 5, checking their NAT type.
Now, following server maintenance conducted on June 6 “to improve expedition matchmaking with an active Remembrance,” online functionalities have been restored, and fans are hoping for a better experience.
“Thank you for your patience, Nightfarers,” FromSoftware said. “Limveld awaits.”
Despite these issues, Elden Ring Nightreign sold 3.5 million copies after just five days on sale. Elden Ring was a massive hit, selling 30 million since going on sale in 2022, and it seems unlikely that Nightreign will come close to matching that success. For better context, the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion sold 5 million copies within three days of its release in 2024.
Nightreign has also seen its Steam user review rating improve from ‘mixed’ to ‘mostly positive.’ Much of the initial negative sentiment revolved around Nightreign’s brutal solo experience, its lack of duos co-op, lack of voice chat, and other archaic mechanics.
But on Monday, FromSoftware released a patch to make solo play much easier, and has confirmed Duos mode is on the way.
So, what happens next? FromSoftware also said that in addition to the DLC releasing later this year, new additions will be “gradually implemented,” including enhanced fights against existing Nightlords starting this month.
Earlier this week, Elden Ring Nightreign’s director revealed he had soloed every boss without Relics, and wanted players to know it’s “very possible” to see everything.
We’ve got plenty of Nightreign tips and tricks to help you take down all the eight Nightlord Bosses, and if you’re wondering how to unlock the two locked Nightfarer Classes, check out How to Unlock the Revenant and How to Unlock the Duchess, plus How to Change Characters.
Wesley is Director, News at IGN. Find him on Twitter at @wyp100. You can reach Wesley at wesley_yinpoole@ign.com or confidentially at wyp100@proton.me.
Burden Of Command is a lot like me, in that it deserves a lot of love but it’s too frustrating and annoying to get it for long.
The concept is promising: tactical battles with a small batch of soldiers, but as a “leadership RPG” instead of a regular wargame. Occasional glimpses kept my hope alive over its long development, perhaps predisposing me to forgive more than usual when it finally arrived last month. I’m glad I did. But wow, did this game get me yelling for a while.
Snap happy.
With the Switch 2’s new Pro Controller (and the new Charging Grip, actually), one of the biggest changes from its predecessor is the addition of the ‘GL’ and GR’ buttons on the back.
Now, if you’re anything like us, then chances are these buttons probably won’t get a whole lot of use in terms of gameplay. Sure, maybe you could map a jump button to one of them if you’re playing an FPS, but generally speaking, most games will have been optimised to make good use of the standard button layout. You don’t want to alienate those just using the standard Joy-Con, after all.
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