Top Gaming News & Updates for October 16, 2026
A fresh digest covering the latest major gaming developments: Enshrouded 1.0 official launch, Steam's achievement system overhaul, native releases of the Resident Evil remake trilogy on Nintendo Switch 2, seasonal event rewards, and essential software debuts.
1. Steam Achievement Sets Beta: DLCs Will No Longer Break 100% Completion
Valve has officially launched beta testing for Steam Achievement Sets. This feature addresses a long-standing grievance for completionists: developers can now separate achievements into independent groups for the base game, major DLC expansions, and seasonal activities, each featuring its own progress bar and completion ribbon.
Finished base game sets keep their perfected status when new DLC is published;
Outdated or limited-time achievements can now be archived by developers;
The achievement overview UI has been overhauled with friend comparison tabs.
The feature is currently live in the Steam Beta client for supporting games like Portal 2, eerie fishing RPG DREDGE, and grand strategy title Crusader Kings III.
2. Enshrouded 1.0 Full Release: What to Do Before Jumping Back In
Survival action RPG Enshrouded has left Early Access. Version 1.0 introduces the Cinder's Cradle endgame region, high-tier spells, new monstrous foes, and the Sparkworks logic mechanism system for automating doors, traps, and elevators.
The character level cap has been raised to 50, and equipment cap to 55. The 1.0 update is completely free for Early Access owners.
Player tip: Make sure to back up your save files before loading. Skill trees have undergone a full balance reset, so redistribute your skill points before venturing into high-level biomes.
3. Resident Evil 2, 3, and 4 Remakes on Nintendo Switch 2: Tech Analysis
Capcom's acclaimed modern horror remakes have launched natively on Nintendo Switch 2. Digital Foundry's technical breakdown highlights key performance metrics:
Both Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3 maintain a stable 60 FPS target with sharp visuals;
Resident Evil 4 encounters frame dips into the 40–50 FPS range during intense combat encounters while remaining fully playable.
4. Marvel Rivals: All Hallows' Glow Event and Free Rocket Skin
Hero shooter Marvel Rivals kicked off its Halloween-themed event, All Hallows' Glow. Running through November 13, 2026, players can unlock Rocket Raccoon's Trash King costume for free by completing seasonal challenges. A cross-pool discount promotion has also launched for premium cosmetic bundles.
5. New Epic Games Launcher Preview Launches with Native Linux Support
Epic Games debuted a preview of its completely overhauled launcher, rebuilt for rapid start-up, fluid library management, and real-time disk/network analytics. Most notably, the launcher is now available as a native preview client on Linux systems.
