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Update 4 for Monster Hunter Wilds added a lot of new content, including the Gogmazios monster and more options for customizing your character’s equipment. Along with an unexpected improvement to PC performance, the update has fixed many player concerns. However, some dedicated fans still point out core problems with the game, particularly its difficulty. They feel older Monster Hunter games offered a more satisfying level of challenge.

Dragonkin: The Banished first launched in Early Access for PC via Steam on March 6, 2025.

Blaidd the Half-Wolf has quickly become one of the most memorable characters in Elden Ring. As a loyal companion to Ranni and often one of the first allies players meet, he’s a fan favorite. Now, there’s a new official release dedicated to this legendary warrior that fans will definitely want to check out.

Capcom announced that a major expansion for Monster Hunter Wilds is coming, with the first details expected this summer. They shared the news with two trailers: one celebrating the game’s anniversary, and another outlining what’s included in the update.

The team is working on a major expansion for Monster Hunter Wilds, similar in scope to the Iceborne and Sunbreak expansions for previous Monster Hunter games, Producer Ryozo Tsujimoto announced in a video. They plan to reveal more details this summer, so fans should stay tuned.

Capcom revealed Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection during the Nintendo Direct in July 2025. This is the newest game in the Monster Hunter Stories spin-off series. Unlike the main Monster Hunter games, which focus on real-time action combat, Monster Hunter Stories uses turn-based battles and plays more like a traditional Japanese role-playing game (JRPG). The Monster Hunter Stories games also prioritize story and character development, and early marketing for Twisted Reflection highlights this focus.

I’m really interested in Horizon Hunters Gathering, which is launching on PlayStation 5 and PC with crossplay. It looks like a complex game, but at its core, it plays a lot like Monster Hunter, but with some unique new ideas.

The remastered version of Oblivion is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026, though a specific release date hasn’t been announced. While a release for other platforms in 2025 was widely expected due to leaks, this Switch 2 version was a surprise reveal. Oblivion Remastered is an open-world fantasy role-playing game set in the Tamriel Empire during a dangerous event called the Oblivion Crisis, where portals to otherworldly planes are appearing across the land of Cyrodiil.

The remastered version of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion became available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC through Steam and the Microsoft Store on April 22, 2025.

In the final part of his article, Jason Schreier explains that Obsidian Entertainment intends to balance working on large-scale projects with smaller ones. This includes entirely new games, as well as updates and expansions for both The Outer Worlds 2 and Grounded 2. While they aren’t planning a third Outer Worlds game, they do intend to continue developing games set in the Avowed universe.