Category: Video Games

New Life is Strange Game Spotted, And Yes, This One Will Finally Bring Back Chloe

A ratings board leak has detailed Life is Strange: Reunion, a new game in the narrative adventure series that focuses on the return of fan-favorite character Chloe.

Details of Life is Strange: Reunion have now been made public by the European ratings board PEGI, which published a now-deleted plot summary for the game online last night.

Reunion’s existance had long been rumored among Life is Strange fans clued into the franchise’s ongoing development at troubled studio Deck Nine Games. The expectation is that Reunion will be made official in the imminent future, and launch not long after.

Life is Strange: Reunion is particularly notable as it appears to revive (or return) the character of Chloe, the original game’s blue-haired best friend (or love interest) that you could sacrifice (or save) depending on your choices.

Deck Nine’s most recent Life is Strange game, Double Exposure, received a negative reaction from many core fans of the series for returning to the story of original main character Max Caulfield in a reality in which Chloe survived the events of the franchise’s first game but did not appear in person. Fans of the pair’s romantic relationship option were particularly upset, as Double Exposure explained that the two characters were now broken up, seemingly permanently.

Purported leaks from within Deck Nine Games amid this backlash painted a picture of a troubled development, but also mentioned a further game being in the works that did feature Chloe. Reunion certainly seems to be this project — and it will be interesting to see whether its final version feels like it has been shaped by feedback to Double Exposure.

“Chloe Price was Max Caulfield’s partner in time,” reads a description of the game published by PEGI. “Losing her is Max’s greatest regret. Now Chloe has come to Caledon University. Haunted by nightmares and impossible memories, Chloe needs Max’s help. But Max is already in crisis: in three days, a deadly inferno will destroy the campus.”

Other plot details include a character hallucinating on mushrooms, and a scene where a building is on fire with people trapped inside. The game will reportedly begin with a recap of previous Life is Strange entries, in which it sounds like we’ll see Chloe during the events of the first game.

A digital deluxe version of the game will also be offered, containing additional outfits.

Life is Strange: Reunion is yet to be officially announced by publisher Square Enix, but it likely won’t be long now. We’ve contacted the company for more.

Tom Phillips is IGN’s News Editor. You can reach Tom at tom_phillips@ign.com or find him on Bluesky @tomphillipseg.bsky.social

Star Wars Outlaws for PS5 and Xbox Series X Is Back to $20 at Amazon

Amazon has been dropping some very nice gaming deals recently to start off 2026. The latest offer to catch our eye is on Star Wars Outlaws for PS5 and Xbox Series X, which have both dropped to $19.99 for a limited time. This marks a return to the lowest price for both PS5 and Xbox Series X versions at Amazon, so this is a great opportunity to grab it. And why not spend these next few winter months journeying to a galaxy far, far away?

Star Wars Outlaws (PS5 and Xbox Series X) for $20

This Amazon Exclusive limited edition release of Star Wars Outlaws comes with some extras alongside the game. This version will set you up with The Rogue Infiltrator Character Pack, which features cosmetics for Kay and Nix that you can use in the game.

Still wondering if this is the game for you? Our review from IGN’s Tristan Ogilvie called it a “fun intergalactic heist adventure with great exploration,” though he noted at the time that it was “hindered by simple stealth, repetitive combat, and a few too many bugs at launch.” However, since launch, it’s received updates to give it a bit of a boost.

As mentioned before, this isn’t the only video game deal to cross our radar over at Amazon. The retailer has had quite a few surprises up its sleeve recently, including a very big discount on Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 and Astro Bot. Outside of Amazon, Walmart’s even offering a great deal at the moment on Battlefield 6, if you’ve been waiting for a good time to add that to your library. For even more discounts on games, have a look at our roundup of the best deals of the day.

Hannah Hoolihan is a freelancer who writes with the guides and commerce teams here at IGN.

Rumour: Bethesda Is Reportedly Reviving Two More Fallout Games

Fallout 4 arrives on Switch 2 this year.

Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition is on its way to the Switch 2 this year, and it might not be the only Fallout game returning in the future. This information comes from the same Windows Central report about “what to expect” from Xbox “this year, and beyond”.

According to the site’s executive editor Jez Corden, Fallout fans can “eventually” expect to see a “Fallout 3 remake in the vein of Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered“, with Fallout New Vegas to also apparently receive the same treatment.

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Final Fantasy Tactics: Ivalice Chronicles Dev Considering Future Game Updates

Sales success has motivated the team.

Square Enix’s Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles recently surpassed one million sales worldwide, and thanks to this success, future updates for the title are now being considered.

This information comes from the game’s director Kazutoyo Maehiro in a press release (shared via Gematsu):

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Wolfenstein 3 Is Reportedly “In The Works” At MachineGames

It’s bringing Indiana Jones to Switch 2 this year.

The Wolfenstein series could be making a return in the future, according to a new report about “what to expect” from Xbox this year, and beyond”.

Windows Central Jez Corden says he’s heard Wolfenstein III is “on the cards” to coincide with Amazon’s new Wolfenstein television series. Although nothing else about this game is mentioned in the report, Kotaku has confirmed “it’s true”:

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(For Southeast Asia) Revealing the Hyperpop Collection with three new designs for PS5 accessories, launching this March

Today, we’re sharing the first look at the Hyperpop Collection, featuring three new striking designs for DualSense wireless controllers and PS5 console covers. With glossy blacks shifting into vivid neons, each finish introduces an all-new aesthetic into your gaming setup. 

With the vibrant Hyperpop Collection, players can choose their track between Techno, Remix, or Rhythm:

(For Southeast Asia) Revealing the Hyperpop Collection with three new designs for PS5 accessories, launching this March

Turn up the beat with Techno Red.  

Stand out with Remix Green. 

Stay locked in with Rhythm Blue.  

To share more about the Hyperpop Collection’s design and creative process, here’s Leo Cardoso and Sae Kobayashi from our Color, Material, and Finish design team:

We’re cranking the volume all the way up with a collection that doesn’t just stand out, it takes over the room. Inspired by the glow of the RGB lights of your impressive gaming setups, these new colors go LOUD in the best possible way.

– Leo Cardoso

A seamless gradient wraps around the front and back of the DualSense, finished in a high-gloss coat that makes the colors POP more than ever. The console covers are also getting the same glow-up, featuring a subtle hint of transparency.

– Sae Kobayashi

The Hyperpop DualSense wireless controllers will be available for a recommended retail price (RRP) of SGD 119 / MYR 419 / IDR 1,549,000 / THB 2,890 / PHP 4,890 / VND 2,399,000.* The matching PS5 console covers will be available in limited quantities in select markets for a RRP of SGD 107 / MYR 369 / IDR 1,359,000 / THB 2,590 / PHP 4,290 / VND 2,099,000.*

The Hyperpop Collection launches starting on March 12, 2026.

*Actual retailer prices and availability may vary.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Call of Duty: Warzone Season 01 Reloaded: All You Need to Know

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Fortnite’s latest collab with an adult animated series that’s somehow still going is none other than South Park

You know what South Park feels like to me? It feels like randomly waking up in the middle of the night, looking around your bedroom as you think “cripes, it’s still not morning yet?” A feeling of waiting for the inevitable, the end, or the beginning. Not so much the contents of the show, none of that needs all that much thought, more so its very existence, which is now apparently transplanting itself into Fortnite.

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Fortnite Meets South Park as Official Trailer Reveals 5-Player Quints Playlist and a Free Mini Pass

The Fortnite South Park trailer is (officially) here, revealing an all-new short as Butters, Stan, Kyle, Cartman, and Kenny all drop in for five-player battle royale matches – a.k.a. Quints.

Epic Games published the full trailer for its South Park crossover content following a leak that wormed its way online earlier today. While the low-quality, unofficial version of the footage did show the Fortnite content in its entirety, there were a few key details saved while players wait for the event to launch this Friday, January 9.

Epic’s official trailer comes in at about two-and-a-half minutes longer than the leaked trailer, with the vast majority of that runtime filled with fresh scenes set in that iconic animated South Park style. The short sees the show’s main quartet back at their computers to play some video games while leaving Butters to sit alone in a lobby, all because he “lowkey” sucks at Fortnite.

“Actually, you just suck at Fortnite,” Cartman quips. “It’s not even lowkey.”

Butters, donning his tinfoil Professor Chaos costume, then uses the power of the Stick of Truth to transform the South Park school bus into a proper Battle Bus that whisks the group away into the world of Fortnite (and Cartmanland). It’s here the group is forced to add Butters to their squad, making for a pretty natural segway for Epic to introduce its big new feature: Quints.

As the fourth graders have proper battle royale mech suit skins built around them, Epic has used the trailer’s description to confirm that Quints is a five-player playlist for players to enjoy until the event concludes February 5. It’s an update that finally brings bigger party sizes to Fortnite after years of calls for increases, though additional details currently remain under wraps.

As for other changes the Fortnite x South Park event brings to the table, the studio has confirmed the crossover’s Born in Chaos pass will be free. This departure from previous mini passes, which typically cost players and included new skins, will now not include the new South Park outfits, instead allowing players to purchase them in the Shop.

The Fortnite South Park event comes to Chapter 7 for one month starting this Friday. While we wait to see how Towelie fits in as a Sidekick and what Easter Eggs Cartmanland has in store, you can see where Epic’s long-running battle royale landed in the list of top-played PlayStation and Xbox games in 2025. You can also check out other recent crossovers, including Kill Bill, Kim Kardashian, and Percy Jackson.

Michael Cripe is a freelance writer with IGN. He’s best known for his work at sites like The Pitch, The Escapist, and OnlySP. Be sure to give him a follow on Bluesky (@mikecripe.bsky.social) and Twitter (@MikeCripe).