Gaming News — 2026-04-03#

Top Story#

Naughty Dog’s creative director is doing “research” at a fort in Trinidad, fueling intense speculation that a long-awaited Uncharted 5 is finally in the works. With cannons and palms in his photo teaser, fans are hoping Nathan Drake or a new protagonist is getting ready for another globe-trotting adventure.

News & Reviews#

[Switch 2 Launch Lineup Revealed] · IGN Nintendo has unveiled a massive slate of titles for the Switch 2 in 2026, including a free-to-play Pokémon Champions and multi-platform heavy hitters like Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. It looks like the new console will have plenty of top-tier experiences to play right out of the gate.

[Hardware Prices Facing Existential Crisis] · IGN IGN dropped a hard-hitting opinion piece on the grim reality of skyrocketing console prices, noting that unlike previous generations, current gaming hardware is actually getting more expensive over time. If this trend continues with $600 base Xboxes and $900 PS5 Pros, the industry risks pricing out the next generation of gamers entirely, threatening the future of the medium.

[Dead by Daylight Overhauling Matchmaking] · IGN As Dead by Daylight approaches its 10th anniversary, Behaviour Interactive is completely reimagining its matchmaking system. The developers want to move away from binary, hyper-competitive modes and instead properly reward players for altruistic, narrative-focused plays that create the chaotic horror moments the game is known for.

[WW1 Gallipoli Preview] · IGN If you’re tired of arcade shooters, the upcoming WW1 Gallipoli looks to deliver brutal, team-based realism. The game uses photogrammetry to accurately recreate trenches and forces players to rely on authentic mechanics like bipod machine-gun setups and careful teamwork rather than lone-wolf run-and-gun tactics.

[Outbound Preview] · IGN Looking for something cozy? Outbound puts you in an electric camper van for a laid-back, open-world crafting adventure that releases on April 23. Players will scour the countryside for materials, upgrade their van’s engine, and explore a stress-free environment to build a highly customizable mobile home.

Free Games & Deals#

Right now, you can score Resident Evil 3 for PC at a ridiculous 91% discount, bringing it down to just $3.59 on Fanatical. If you need a rig to play it on, Dell Outlet has a rare “scratch and dent” deal on an Alienware Aurora RTX 5080 Gaming PC for $1,937, which is a fantastic price for 4K-ready power. Meanwhile, the indie.io Franchise Sale on Steam is offering massive discounts on excellent titles, including 80% off the monster tamer Coromon and 40% off the zombie survival sandbox HumanitZ.

Also Worth Knowing#

• [Petit Planet Closed Beta] (IGN): HoYoverse’s new cozy space sim, described as Animal Crossing meets The Little Prince, kicks off its Stardrift Test closed beta on April 21.
• [RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 Madness] (IGN): A genius player has mathematically manipulated game mechanics to build a rollercoaster ride that takes longer to finish than the lifespan of the universe.
• [Jack Black in RDR3?] (IGN): Jack Black wants to voice a 1920s criminal hobo who is also named Jack Black in the highly anticipated but unannounced Red Dead Redemption 3.
• [McDonald’s Pro Gamer Menu] (IGN): McDonald’s Türkiye released an “Archie” device that holds your analog sticks so you don’t go AFK while eating, but it’s exclusively available in that region.
• [Intravenous 3 Announced] (IGN): Old-school, top-down tactical stealth action is returning to PC with the announcement of the pixel-art shooter Intravenous 3.