LEVEL-5 and Gematsu say Professor Layton and the New World of Steam is now headed to PS5 and Steam alongside Switch 2 and Switch. The developer says core gameplay is nearly complete, with localization underway and a worldwide launch planned toward the end of 2026.
A still-active r/gamernews post points to Sony’s March 27 pricing notice, and the headline is unusually broad: PS5, PS5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal all moved up together, with U.S. prices of $649.99, $899.99, and $249.99 respectively from April 2, 2026. The bigger signal is that mid-cycle console pricing is moving upward instead of downward.
The official Mortal Shell II gameplay reveal confirms beta registration, Steam and console wishlists, and a 2026 release window for a standalone sequel built around three warrior Shells and a hostile interconnected open world.
Bethesda says Starfield's Free Lanes update arrives on April 7 with improvements to exploration, customization, combat, and more, landing at the same moment as the game's PlayStation 5 debut.
Capcom says Pragmata has gone gold, giving the long-delayed sci-fi action game a firmer runway into its April 17, 2026 launch on console and PC.
Sony says PS5, PS5 Digital Edition, PS5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal will get new recommended prices on 2026-04-02, citing continued pressure in the global economic landscape.
Asked by Game Informer whether Saros could follow Returnal to PC, director Gregory Louden said the studio is only talking about the PS5 launch, reinforcing reports that PlayStation is leaning back toward tighter console exclusivity.
Automaton reports Pragmata director Cho Yonghee and producer Naoto Oyama said the game's New York-like stage was deliberately built as a fake AI-generated city, with release dates set for 2026-04-17 on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC (Steam), then 2026-04-24 on Nintendo Switch 2.
GamesRadar reports analyst Rhyss Elliott of Alinea Analytics estimates Marathon has sold 1.2 million copies across PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC, with a little under 70% of sales coming from Steam.
Pearl Abyss published Crimson Desert Patch Notes Version 1.00.03 on March 23, 2026, saying the PlayStation build went live at 02:15 UTC and other platforms would follow later. The notes bundle controls changes, 120Hz support, faster travel improvements, Private Storage, and a wide pass on quests, performance, and stability issues.
Insomniac has finally put a date on Marvel's Wolverine, confirming a September 15, 2026 launch and opening PS5 wishlisting. After months of limited updates, the announcement turns the project into one of PlayStation's clearest fall tentpoles.
Kojima Productions has revealed the PC system requirements for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach and confirmed its PC release date of March 19, 2026, via the PlayStation Blog.