Re-Logic has released Terraria 1.4.5, the “Bigger and Boulder” update, worldwide on Jan. 27, 2026, marking the game’s 15th anniversary and capping a three-year development cycle. The expansive patch adds more than 650 new items—bringing the total to over 6,000—new enemies, mounts, music tracks and a major crafting and inventory overhaul. A new official Skyblock world seed, a redesigned world-seed menu that allows seed combinations, and numerous secret seeds broaden replayability. The update also includes crossover content with Dead Cells and Palworld, new QoL features (spectator mode, housing changes, chest-integrated crafting), and platform parity work intended to pave the way for future cross-play. On launch day SteamDB reported a near-165,000 concurrent-player peak on PC; console and mobile figures are not public. Re-Logic said the patch is rolling out across PC, console and mobile, though the China mobile rollout is delayed for technical and localization reasons.

Anbernic has officially revealed the RG Rotate, a pocket-sized Android-based emulation handheld featuring a swiveling 1:1 (square) display and a proprietary ultra-thin alloy hinge. The company published a video demonstration in mid-April 2026 that shows the screen rotating to expose the controls beneath, a design that echoes unusual mobile-phone form factors from the 2000s. The RG Rotate’s body mixes aluminium and ABS plastic and will be offered in Polar Black and Aurora Silver. The device includes basic controls (D-pad and four action buttons), adjustable/swappable L2 and R2 shoulder buttons, and — from on-screen cues — a single USB-C port (no confirmed headphone jack). Anbernic has not disclosed processor, memory, emulation capabilities, price or a firm release date, though outlets say the handheld is expected to ship soon and will likely be cheaper than premium rivals. Coverage by The Verge, Engadget and gaming sites highlights both the novel hinge engineering and consumer concerns about durability and an exposed screen when closed.

Microsoft’s new gaming chief, Asha Sharma, has told staff in a leaked internal memo that Xbox Game Pass “has become too expensive for players” and that the company needs “a better value equation.” The Verge obtained the memo, which was widely reported across outlets on April 13–14, 2026. Sharma, who succeeded Phil Spencer earlier this year, said the current model “isn’t the final one” and signalled short-term price pressure and a longer-term plan to “evolve Game Pass into a more flexible system.” The memo follows large price increases — including a roughly 50% hike to Game Pass Ultimate in October 2025 (to about $29.99/month) — and internal debate about bundling major releases such as Call of Duty (added in 2024). Reports say Microsoft may test lower-cost or ad-supported tiers and is weighing whether to remove Call of Duty from the service. Sharma plans further internal discussion in the coming weeks, but the company has not announced immediate public changes.

Blizzard launched Season 2 of its rebranded Overwatch on April 14, 2026, rolling out a suite of gameplay and platform updates. The season introduces a new damage hero, Sierra, tied to the game's supersoldier lore, plus the Operation: Grand Mesa event, new mythic cosmetics for Soldier: 76 and Genji, and a reworked Antarctica/Antarctic Peninsula map. Gameplay tweaks include map-voting changes that allow an “undeniable majority” to pick maps automatically, adjustments to competitive point losses on new/reworked maps, perk reallocations for heroes such as Reaper and Mercy, and the return of post-match accolades with updated 3D renders. Crucially for Nintendo users, Overwatch is now available as a native Nintendo Switch 2 version with improved visuals, higher-fidelity audio and up to 60 frames per second in both docked and handheld modes. The update continues Blizzard’s year-long “Reign of Talon” narrative push that began with the game's relaunch earlier this year and is accompanied by additional seasonal content and cosmetic collaborations.

Capcom’s Pragmata, released 17 April 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC and Nintendo Switch 2, has drawn positive reviews for its streamlined, third-person sci‑fi shooter gameplay and inventive hacking mechanic. Critics from CNET, GamesRadar+ and IGN highlight a roughly 12‑hour campaign that blends Resident Evil–style combat with a real‑time hacking mini‑game performed by a child‑like android companion, Diana. Reviewers praised the game’s tight combat, satisfying gunplay, level design and visual biomes, and noted the title’s restraint compared with sprawling open‑world releases. Common criticisms include uneven pacing toward the endgame, some outdated UI/pathfinding, weapon progression locked behind minigames or New Game Plus, and storytelling that doesn’t fully explore its setup. Built on the Resident Evil Requiem engine, Pragmata favors focused, high‑quality encounters over expansive scope, offering a shorter but potent experience that reviewers found compelling and replayable for some players.

Bethesda’s Starfield, which arrived on PlayStation 5 on April 7, 2026, is facing widespread stability problems on both the base PS5 and PS5 Pro, with players reporting frequent freezes, crashes, corrupted saves and overheating. Independent testing by Digital Foundry and numerous threads on Reddit and ResetEra documented frequent hard freezes and forced restarts; some users report the console becoming temporarily unusable and save data corruption. The PS5 port’s issues appear inconsistent in cause and unaffected by common troubleshooting steps. By April 12 players were publicly seeking refunds through the PS Store; some consumers have been granted refunds while others have met resistance from store support. Reviewers and analysts note the Xbox Series X/S version and recent Free Lanes update remain comparatively more stable. Bethesda has not issued a public statement or timeline for a fix as of April 12. The problems have left some buyers calling the PS5 release “unplayable” and have generated widespread online backlash during the title’s high-profile PlayStation debut.