The main gaming news of the day
May 27, 2026 turned out to be full of high-profile announcements, unexpected updates and discussed releases. Valve raised prices for Steam Deck OLED, CD Projekt officially confirmed new DLC for The Witcher 3, and Resident Evil Requiem unexpectedly received a full demo. We collected all the most important things of the day in one material.
Valve has increased the prices for Steam Deck OLED
Valve has officially changed the price of all versions of Steam Deck OLED. The basic model has risen in price by about $240, and the older configuration by almost $300.
According to the company, the decision is due to rising costs of components, logistics and currency fluctuations. At the same time, technically the device remained the same: the OLED screen, autonomy and performance have not changed.
For players, this means one thing - portable PC gaming is becoming noticeably more expensive, especially for those who planned to purchase in the summer of 2026.
007 First Light launched with excellent reviews
On Steam, the release of 007 First Light - a new spy action game based on the James Bond franchise.
The first user reviews were extremely positive. Players especially praise:
cinematic production;
variability of missions;
gadgets in the spirit of classic films;
high-quality stealth mechanics;
atmospheric European locations.
Many are already calling the project one of the best games about agent 007 in recent years.
Dragon Quest XII is back in development
After a long silence, Square Enix, according to insiders, has restarted development Dragon Quest XII.
It is reported that the developers are completely reworking the combat system and relying on a larger open world. The inspiration was modern JRPGs and the latest parts of the series.
A full presentation of the project is expected towards the end of 2026.
Papaya Plaza has entered early access
A cute simulator for managing a tourist town Papaya Plaza has become available in Early Access on PC.
Players will:
build hotels;
develop infrastructure;
attract tourists;
manage the resort economy;
take care of cat mascots.
The project relies on relaxing gameplay and cozy visual style.
DLC “Ballads of the Past” was announced for The Witcher 3
CD Projekt has officially confirmed a new story addition for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunttitled “Ballads of the Past”.
The addition will offer:
a new story campaign;
the forgotten legends of the Continent;
additional contracts;
unique armor;
new witcher tasks.
DLC release is expected in the first quarter of 2027 for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Fans of the series are already calling the announcement one of the most unexpected events of the year.
The creators of Forza Horizon are preparing a new racing arcade
Former developers of the series Forza Horizon showed a teaser of a new racing project.
Untitled yet, but it is already known that the game will combine:
arcade control;
realistic graphics;
large-scale tracks;
dynamic weather;
open picturesque locations.
A full announcement is expected later this year.
Saros statistics impressive
The developers of the cooperative shooter Sarosshared statistics a month after release.
Players have already managed to:
spend more than 6 million hours in the game;
die over 13 million times.
Such indicators indicate high community involvement and good potential for the project for long-term support.
The Swarm update has been released for No Man’s Sky
Hello Games has released a major update for The Swarm forNo Man’s Sky.
Main innovations:
space swarms of enemies;
new PvE events;
improved crafting;
additional rewards;
updated expeditions.
The update is free for all owners games.
Mina the Hollower is called one of the best retro games of the year
Critics almost unanimously praised Mina the Hollower.
The project received high marks for:
high-quality pixel art;
atmosphere 16-bit era;
difficult but fair gameplay;
excellent level design;
successful combination of retro and modern mechanics.
Many reviewers have already included the game in the list of the best indie releases of 2026 year.
Lucasfilm is working on a sequel to Star Wars Jedi
Lucasfilm has confirmed the development of new stories about Cal Kestis from the Star Wars Jedi series.
Details are still being kept secret, but fans expect the continuation of events after Jedi: Survivor and the development of the order's storyline Jedi.
Silver Pines showed an atmospheric trailer
The developers of the metroidvania horror Silver Pines released a 12-minute trailer for the game.
The project is inspired by the works of David Lynch and relies on:
psychological horror;
non-linear exploration;
unsettling atmosphere;
surreal plot.
After the trailer was published, the game quickly made it onto the list of the most anticipated indie releases of the year.
Resident Evil Requiem received a demo version
Capcom unexpectedly released a demo version of Resident Evil Requiem on:
PC;
PlayStation 5;
Xbox Series X|S;
Nintendo Switch 2.
The demo includes the first act of the game and allows evaluate:
new fear system;
horror atmosphere;
reworked sound;
story about ancient curses.
Players are already active discuss the return of the classic tension of the series.
May 27, 2026 showed how diverse the gaming industry remains. On the one hand, there is rising hardware prices and increased competition in the device market. On the other hand, there is a huge number of new projects, DLC and unexpected announcements.
The main trends of the day:
the return of cult franchises;
the growing popularity of retro aesthetics;
the development of horror;
active support for service games;
increased attention to story-based DLC.
Players will have a busy 2026 and an even more interesting 2027.
The material was prepared based on open publications and official statements from gaming companies.
