Netflix’s “Kpop Demon Hunters” will begin a collaboration with Epic Games’ “Fortnite,” which includes characters from Smash-Hit streaming films and the ability for fans to create their own games based on their IP.
According to the epic, “Fans can work with Hunt/X to protect Hon Morne from endless waves of faceless demons between October 2nd and November 1st in a new Devil Rush mode.
Additionally, starting October 2nd, “Fortnite” creators can build and publish their own games using assets inspired by the official “KPOP Demon Hunters” licensed from Netflix.
Check out the trailer for the KPOP Demon Hunters collaboration on Fortnite below.
See more of this week’s game news in the roundup below.
Release date
Cairn, an indie developer survival climbing game, is Game Baker’s Game Baker, late in the first quarter of 2026. The much-anticipated game was originally scheduled to be released by the end of the year.
The game has content completed, but additional time is spent focusing on optimizing, debugging and polishing for distinctive gameplay.
“We’ve done a lot of playtests. The feedback from players is that there’s something really special about ‘Cairns’,” said Emerick Tor, creative director at Gamebaker. We also see all the improvements we can make to make sure the experience is unforgettable after five years of work.
The game will be released on PS5 and PC early next year. The exact release date has not been announced yet.
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“My Hero Academia: Justice for All” is a 3D Fighter Arena game based on the anime of the same name and will be released worldwide on February 6th. BandaiNamcoEntertainment Developed and released by America Inc.
This game also introduces exclusive scenarios such as “Team Up Mode.” This allows characters to collaborate in training exercises within virtual spaces and “archive battles” where players can relive past battles from anime history. Meanwhile, the story mode allows players to explore the iconic world of the new film’s anime.
Justice for All allows you to pre-order PS5, Xbox Series XS, and PC via Starnd, Delux, and Ultimate Editions’ Steam.
Check out the trailer here:
Newly released games
MG Studio, The Lego Group and Fictions have launched “Lego Party!”, a multiplayer party game from the LEGO world. This game is available on Steam for PC, Xbox Series XS, Xbox One, PS5, PS4 and Nintendo Switch.
Up to 4 people can play “LEGO Party!” Soon, compete against each other in over 60 mini-games and challenge the zone to collect the most golden bricks and become champions. The game features iconic sets such as LEGO Pirates, LEGO Space, LEGO Ninjago and more.
Players can customize their own minifigures. Additionally, those who pre-order the retail version available on participating Switch, PS5, and Xbox XS retailers will receive five unique minifigures.
Newly announced games
Wolf Haus Games will launch their debut game, “Join Us” on PC in 2026.
In “Participation,” players can establish an apocalyptic cult in America by recruiting followers with fully written stories that adapt to their choices, designing strange belief systems, defending loyal people from hostile outsiders, and designing strange belief systems while conquering open world environments, working with four friends in solo or cooperatives.
As you conquer the game’s dynamic open world environment, the game can be experienced with up to four player cooperatives.
New venture
On Wednesday, Ubisoft’s new subsidiary opened for business, revealing its name, Vantage Studios. Leading by Co-CEOS Christophe Derennes and Charlie Guillemot, Vantage is made up of more than 2,300 employees working for parts of Ubisoft’s popular “Assassin’s Creed”, “Far Cry” and “Rainbow Six” franchises. The subsidiary is partially owned by Ubisoft stakeholder Tencent.
event
Europe-based distribution company Magic Entertainment (POM) has announced plans for live theater broadcasts for two Riot Games Esports tournaments, Valorant Champions and League of Legends World Championship 2025.
On October 5th, Valorant Champions 2025 Grand Final will be held in Paris, with POM broadcasting live with select film screenings across nine territories. On November 9th, the League of Legends World Championship Finals will air from China, China and POM, bringing cinema experience in over 30 European countries.
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Papaya will host its first Solitaire World Championship at Temple House in Miami in South Beach in February 2026.
The historic solo card game, in which Papaya offers a collaborative competitive experience through online and live tournaments, will finally win the world champion as 400 finalists gather in Miami to compete for the crown. The winner took home $150,000, totaling $300,000.
The championship event will be produced by executives produced by Estars Studios and David Lee.
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“Call of Duty: Next” provided a sneak peak on what to expect from the upcoming release of “Call of Duty: Black Ops 7,” which will be released on November 14th.
The annual livestream event allowed participants to stream “Black Ops 7” multiplayer and zombies, as well as new “Call of Duty: Warzone” content. Additionally, viewers have first seen the upcoming Haven’s Hollow Resurgence Map, along with the all-new signal station and remastered factory POIs that were released in Season 1.
Following the initial look, guests appeared on Mobile about the sixth anniversary ceremony of “Call of Duty: Mobile” and the first celebration of the new DMZ: Recon Mode.
The Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 multiplayer beta begins on October 2nd on all platforms for those who pre-order the game, followed by an open beta on October 5th. Players will learn all the maps and game mode tactics included in the beta, explore how in-game progression works, and discover which rewards will be released in full.
In-game events
The World of Tanks team will be crossover with MachineGames’ Wolfenstein video game series starting October 2nd.
The game player enters the world of William J. Brazkowitz and his resistance allies. The event runs until October 13th and you will have the opportunity to receive exclusive Wolfenstein-themed rewards, including crew members, 2D tank style, various customization elements, and the first German Tia VIII double barrel heavy tank.
Additionally, the in-game bundle gives access to resistance heroines Anya Oriwa and Caroline Becker, and Frauengel. Each comes with three perks and a unique narration. Once you complete all 40 stages of the Base Rewards track, the Commander will acquire weapons for Wolfenstein-themed items such as exclusive decals, inscriptions, 2D styles, and Blazkowicz as Tank Commander.
Wilhelm “Deathshead” Strasse is also available through basic progression. Through chapter progression, players can recruit Blazkowicz along with their nemesis, Scientist Stress.
Players looking for the full Wolfenstein experience can grab a bundle of themes and take on special combat missions, allowing them to unleash even more rewards that reflect the series’ dark yet fortitude.
Data/Sales Statistics
Since its release on September 25th, the Silent Hill F has sold 1 million units worldwide.
The amount of units sold is Sep. Reflecting digital and physical sales of PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X | S, Steam®, Epic Games and Microsoft Windows as of 26.
According to the official game description, “A high school student struggling under the pressure of social expectations, the Hinoki wanders around her hometown ebisugaukaoka until a mysterious mist develops and covers the town. On her journey, Hinata must face a horrifying creature, uncovering the mystery and affecting her destiny.”
Game Update/DLC
Players can now play as Metalhead, the latest DLC character from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate.
As the sixth hero on the roster, Metalhead introduces an entirely new long-distance play style. It will be equipped with laser cannons, contact-triggered landmines, and tactical abilities designed to deal significant damage from afar.
Fans can enjoy the upgrade to the biggest free update of “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate’s.” This includes arcade modes, three new biomes, and over 100 audio, visual and performance improvements across the game.
