Gaming News · Issue #28 · 4 September 2026
TL;DR
- Fragmentary Order: New extraction shooter from Escape from Tarkov’s creator set in space; gameplay revealed.
- State of Play: Marvel’s Wolverine launches on September 15, Final Fantasy VII Revelation slated for 2027, and a new Metro 2039 announced.
- Ready or Not: Mission editor available on consoles; Modern Warfare 4 adjusts time-to-kill pre-launch.
- Nvidia’s DLSS 5: Released but exclusive to RTX 50 cards, leaving RTX 40 users frustrated.
🎯 Extraction Shooters
Fragmentary Order Gameplay Reveal
Fragmentary Order, an extraction shooter announced at the FPS Games Show, allows players to control cloned soldiers in a terraformed solar system in 2251. Players complete contracts and loot for a corporation called Core, trying to extract alive. Built in Unreal Engine 5, more details are expected later in September.
Player impact: The gameplay is a promising evolution of the Tarkov experience; potential players should watch for further announcements.
Battlestate Games Enters Publishing
Battlestate Games announced plans to publish other studios’ titles at the FPS Games Show, aiming to support more hardcore shooters.
Player impact: This could lead to more niche titles, but concerns linger about the focus away from Tarkov.
Gray Zone Warfare Discount
MADFINGER Games announced a 30% discount from September 1 to September 15 on Gray Zone Warfare, alongside teasing a major update.
Player impact: This is the ideal time for newcomers to dive in.
🔫 FPS
Ready or Not’s Mission Editor Update
Version 1.5 of Ready or Not introduces a Mission Editor for all platforms, enhancing gameplay customization.
Player impact: Console players gain access to features previously exclusive to PC modders.
🔜 Coming Soon
Marvel’s Wolverine Trailer
Insomniac Games showcased a final trailer for Marvel’s Wolverine ahead of its launch on September 15.
Player impact: Fans of single-player experiences should prioritize this release.
Metro 2039 Gameplay Trailer
Metro 2039 was announced for February 4, 2027, featuring improved graphics and gameplay.
Player impact: A hard release date will help plan for a busy February.
Final Fantasy VII Revelation
This title drops on April 8, 2027 and introduces a new role-swapping combat system.
Player impact: Multi-platform release broadens access and keeps interest alive in the series.
Maneater 2 Announcement
Maneater 2 was revealed, focusing on a bull shark wreaking havoc in a theme park, slated for 2027.
Player impact: A fun title for casual gameplay but further details are needed.
🖥️ Hardware
Nvidia’s DLSS 5 Controversy
DLSS 5 launched exclusively for RTX 50 cards, leaving RTX 40 users dissatisfied.
Player impact: Recent RTX 40 card owners may feel left out as they miss new features.
📦 Other
Ghost of Yotei Complete Edition
The Complete Edition features a new single-player story and roguelike mode, launching on October 1.
Player impact: Fans of the original will find compelling reasons to return.
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