Gaming News — 2026-06-02#

Top Story#

Sony’s State of Play dropped a megaton announcement: God of War Laufey is the next chapter in the iconic action franchise, but this time, Kratos is sitting out. Instead, players will take control of his late wife, Faye, as she battles her way through the mythological afterlife known as the Everywhen using both brutal agility and magic.

News & Reviews#

Insomniac’s Wolverine is Brutal, Bloody, and Single-Player Focused Marvel’s Wolverine finally got a massive gameplay reveal at State of Play, showcasing an “unapologetically violent,” M-rated linear action game. Insomniac confirmed it won’t be an open-world sandbox like Spider-Man, but a globe-hopping, story-driven adventure featuring co-op finishers with Jean Grey and an uneasy competitive alliance with Sabretooth. For players who prefer less carnage, the studio has included an accessibility toggle to turn off the gore entirely.

Control Resonant Secures a September Release at a Refreshing Price Remedy Entertainment’s highly anticipated sequel, Control Resonant, arrives on September 24 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. You’ll play as Jesse Faden’s tortured brother, Dylan, fighting supernatural threats that have consumed Manhattan. In a rare win for our wallets, the standard edition will cost $59.99—bucking the industry trend of $70 AAA releases.

Rayman Legends Retold Reimagines a Platforming Masterpiece Ubisoft is bringing back one of the best 2D platformers of the last decade, fully rebuilt in the Snowdrop engine with stunning 3D visual environments while keeping the tight 2D action intact. Rayman Legends Retold drops on October 1 for $39.99, featuring new 3D flight segments, returning local co-op, fully voiced cutscenes, and brand-new musical levels.

Star Fox Remake on Switch 2 Plays Like ‘A New Hope’ With Animals The upcoming Star Fox remake for the Switch 2 isn’t just a fresh coat of paint; it’s a massive, cinematic overhaul of the beloved Star Fox 64. With expanded voice acting, crisp 60 fps gameplay during missions, and a reworked script that heavily leans into the crew’s camaraderie and rivalry, it’s shaping up to be the definitive Lylat Wars experience when it launches on June 25.

Until Dawn 2 Haunts the PS5 Next Year Firesprite has officially revealed Until Dawn 2, shifting the interactive horror franchise from a snowy mountain cabin to a tropical setting. Slated for a 2027 release, the sequel follows a crew of fake paranormal investigators who stumble into real horrors, complete with the return of the life-or-death Butterfly Effect choices.

Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis Delayed to 2027 Lara Croft’s acrobatics will have to wait a little longer, as Amazon listings leaked a February 10, 2027 release date for Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis. While no official reason was given, dodging the massive launch window of GTA 6 late this year makes a lot of commercial sense for the upcoming remake of the 1996 classic.

Free Games & Deals#

Amazon just announced that Prime Day 2026 will run from June 23 to 26, giving us a massive four-day window of savings. You don’t need to wait for Prime Day to snag a great piece of hardware, though: Amazon’s Resale event currently has a “Like New” Asus ROG Xbox Ally handheld gaming PC for just $457.04 (normally $600). PlayStation’s Days of Play sale is also offering fantastic entry points into survival horror, with Resident Evil 2, 3, and 7 all dropping under $20 each on PS5. Finally, if you need a pro-tier PC controller, the premium GameSir G7 Pro is down to $48.11 (40% off) on AliExpress using the promo code “SSUS08”.

Also Worth Knowing#

• Valve Reportedly Threatened to Delist Rainbow Six Siege: Leaked antitrust emails allege Valve threatened to pull Ubisoft’s shooter from Steam over a cheaper $15 starter pack offered exclusively on Ubisoft’s UPlay store.
• PlayStation First-Party Sales Face a 5-Year Decline: Data shows Sony’s first-party game sales have steadily dropped since 2020, highlighting the company’s struggle to maintain a consistent output of new PS5 hits despite total ecosystem sales remaining healthy.
• Toy Story 3 Remaster & Retro Collection Arriving Soon: Digital Eclipse is bringing a 4K, 60fps remaster of the beloved Toy Story 3 game to modern consoles alongside a classic Retro Roundup compilation package on October 15.
• Silent Hill: Townfall Gets September Release Date: The spooky, first-person Scottish horror spinoff Silent Hill: Townfall officially launches on September 24 for PS5 and PC.
• State of Play Chat Hijacked by Destiny 3 Demands: Disgruntled Destiny players spammed the PlayStation Twitch chat demanding a third entry, pushing back against reports that Bungie is shifting focus entirely to Marathon.