Game releases, announcements, delays, community feedback.
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→ Kentrosaurus lands on the Evrima Public Branch, and Afterthought already reveals the next five playables
The Isle: Evrima's 0.21.720 update adds a playable Kentrosaurus with reflection damage, fixes dozens of bugs and preps the next HordeTest. Dev blog 70 also confirms five upcoming playables after Spinosaurus: Shantungosaurus, Ankylosaurus, Homalocephale, Megalania and Giganotosaurus.
→ The Isle at $17.41, HOI4 at $13.39, Victoria 3 at $20.09 — the Summer Sale hits nearly all our universes, and we checked every price
The Steam Summer Sale 2026 is live: June 25 to July 9. The Isle at -33% ($17.41 CAD), Hearts of Iron IV at -80% ($13.39), Victoria 3 at -70% ($20.09), Space Engineers 2 at -20%. Path of Titans isn't on Steam. Our universes' verified prices, and how to buy at the right moment.
→ Five species are on their way to Evrima — a fishing raptor, a spiked dino, an egg thief. Here's where the roadmap actually stands.
Austroraptor, Baryonyx, Kentrosaurus, Oviraptor, Avaceratops: The Isle: Evrima dev blogs announce five new playable species, with Camarasaurus and Quetzalcoatlus on the way. The real state of the roadmap, no fake dates.
→ Friday night, while you were watching the stream, Capcom and Square Enix dropped two bombshells — here's what you can't miss.
Geoff Keighley's 2-hour show at the Dolby Theatre unveiled 20+ games. Full recap: RE Veronica, FF7 Revelation, Control Resonant, The Blood of Dawnwalker, and more.
→ Shift Up just proved a Korean studio can walk away from Sony — and that changes everything.
Revealed at Summer Game Fest 2026, Blood Rain introduces Evie, a new gauntlet-wielding hero, in a rain-soaked neon city. The bigger news: Shift Up self-publishes, cutting ties with Sony.
→ In one week, Square Enix ported last year's biggest RPG to Switch 2 and dropped the trailer for the Remake trilogy's finale.
FF7 Rebirth lands on Switch 2, Xbox, and PC on June 3 with an 86 Metacritic, while Square Enix unveils FF7 Revelation at SGF — the final chapter of the Remake trilogy, spring 2027.
→ Kentrosaurus, Austroraptor, Oviraptor and a reworked island — recapping dev diary #68
The Isle Developer Diary #68 (May 4, 2026) details Kentrosaurus, Austroraptor and Oviraptor, a full rework of the island's biomes, the new 'hill slides' system that changes slope movement, and progress on the Dome. Overview for our community server.
→ Newtonian physics, reactor heat, asteroid mining and aliens — Starminer is the space Factorio we've been waiting for
Starminer from CoolAndGoodGames hits Steam Early Access on May 27, 2026. This hardcore space mining simulator blends real Newtonian physics, modular fleet management, base-building, and real-time combat against aliens. Campaign, survival, sandbox — all there from day one. We break down what makes this game different.
→ The Utawarerumono saga's final entry on PC — Oshtor returns for a last conflict in the Yamato empire
Utawarerumono: Past and Present Rediscovered launches May 27, 2026 on PC via Steam, published by Shiravune. This JRPG developed by Aquaplus is presented as the saga's final entry. Oshtor, Munechika and their allies return in a conflict shaking the Yamato empire. Action Ring system, large world to explore, English/Japanese/Chinese support — here's everything to know.
→ FPS esports career simulator and FPV drone sim — two very precise niches, two games for underserved markets
In the shadow of 007 First Light, May 27, 2026 also sees two distinct indie releases: Clutch Legend, a solo FPS esports career simulator, and FPV Labs, an FPV drone simulator with precise physics. Neither will make headlines, but each targets an audience with few PC alternatives. We review them.
→ Retro sci-fi RPG + deckbuilding + day-one Game Pass — Echo Generation 2 checks every box for a great surprise
Echo Generation 2 launches May 27, 2026 on PC and Xbox Series X|S, day-one on Game Pass. A sequel to Cococucumber's retro sci-fi RPG, it swaps classic combat for a Slay the Spire-inspired deckbuilding system with cross-character synergies. Very positive early reception, 8–10 hours of gameplay, stunning voxel art direction. We break down why it's the surprise of the month.
→ 40 games, 30 playable demos, live English dubbing — AG French Direct 2026 delivers its strongest edition
AG French Direct returned on May 27, 2026 with its biggest edition: 40+ French and francophone games presented, confirmed release dates, 30+ playable demos, and a world premiere for Maseylia: Echoes of the Past. We break down everything announced.
→ Free-to-play, new engine, 8 agents, cross-platform — and yet Mostly Negative on day one. Wargaming fumbles the launch.
Wargaming launches World of Tanks: HEAT on May 26, 2026 — a free-to-play hero tank shooter. Immediate result: 33% positive reviews on Steam, day-one crashes, broken economy and a furious community. We analyze the botched launch and what it means for the game's future.
→ $79.99 Standard, November 19 release, pre-orders open June 25 — Rockstar made it all official at once
On June 24, 2026 Rockstar made Grand Theft Auto VI's price official: $79.99 USD ($109.99 CAD) Standard, $99.99 USD ($139.99 CAD) Ultimate. Release November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, pre-orders open June 25. The physical box holds only a code. Editions, details and analysis.
→ IO Interactive + James Bond = the most anticipated spy game since GoldenEye
IO Interactive (Hitman) is developing 007 First Light, an action-espionage game recounting James Bond's early days. New actor for Bond, open world, stealth and cover shooting, planned 2026-2027 on PC, PS5 and Xbox. Everything we know as of May 24, 2026.
→ Open world Gotham, 150+ DC characters, local multiplayer — LEGO Batman is back
LEGO Batman Legacy is announced by TT Games for 2026 on all platforms. Open world Gotham, 150+ DC characters, local and online multiplayer, next-gen graphics. We separate what we actually know from rumor as of May 24, 2026.
→ 4-player co-op, new planet, twice the size — Subnautica 2 in Early Access
Subnautica 2 enters Early Access in 2026 on PC (Steam/Epic) and Xbox. Unknown Worlds introduces a new oceanic planet with co-op up to 4 players, brand new biomes and a world scale twice the size of the original. Early Access price estimated at $39.99 USD.
→ An unknown alien on a drifting ship — Dark Pictures goes full space horror
Directive 8020 is the next chapter in Supermassive Games' Dark Pictures anthology. Planned for 2026 on PC, PS5 and Xbox, it takes place on a drifting spaceship with an unknown alien aboard. Moral choices, permadeath, online co-op — everything we know as of May 24, 2026.
→ Wheels, turbines and warheads — VS2.3 takes shape at $40.99 CAD in Early Access
Space Engineers 2 details VS2.3 in two May 2026 Dev Diaries: physics wind turbines, warhead explosion system, wheels with custom Havok friction, 8-slot markdown LCD screens, rotating hangar doors and grass clustering. Price: $40.99 CAD in Early Access.
→ Two HOI4 DLCs in two months — Czechoslovakia in April, Australia/Siam in June
Hearts of Iron IV released the 'Peace for Our Time' Focus Pack on April 22, 2026, centered on Czechoslovakia at $5.99 USD. The next DLC 'Thunder at Our Gates' launches June 11, 2026 with Australia, Siam and Indonesia. Free patch 1.18 included with submarine and German AI rework.
→ 2 million copies in 1 month — the Uzbek studio outpaced Valheim at launch
Windrose crosses 2 million copies sold less than a month after its EA launch on April 14, 2026. The studio announces the volcanic Ashlands biome, 3 patches (SSD, saves, connectivity) and a 1.5–2.5 year Early Access roadmap. Everything we know as of May 18, 2026.
→ Customizable ships, Edo-period Japan and gunboat diplomacy — $39.99 CAD
The Great Wave, Victoria 3's second major expansion, launched April 28, 2026 at $39.99 CAD. Ship Designer, Gunboat Diplomacy, Japan Edo period focus with 90+ historical characters, and free patch 1.13 Matcha with full naval rework. Mixed Steam reviews at launch, rapid hotfixes.
→ Playable Tokyo, day one on Game Pass, $89.99 CAD — May's biggest launch
Forza Horizon 6 lands May 19, 2026 (May 15 for Premium) on Xbox Series X|S, PC and Game Pass day one. First Asian map in the franchise — a Japan centered on Tokyo, five times denser than any prior Forza city, 550+ cars, full ray tracing and DLSS 4 Multi Frame Gen on RTX 50. Here's everything we know as of May 1, 2026, CAD pricing and PC specs included.
La Meute QC publishes verified multi-source gaming news: game releases with Canadian dollar pricing, official announcements, launch delays, and feedback from the French-speaking community. Games covered include The Isle, Path of Titans, HOI4, Space Engineers 2, Victoria 3 and Windrose.
Each gaming news article is verified against multiple official sources (Steam, publisher announcements, Paradox forums, official changelogs) before publication. Prices are converted to Canadian dollars. The publication date is always shown.
Yes — La Meute QC particularly follows Steam Early Access games active in its community: The Isle: Evrima (2015), Space Engineers 2 (Jan. 2025) and Windrose (Apr. 2026). Dev diaries and patches are covered in the dedicated vlog sections per game.
