Today, several significant events have been recorded in the gaming industry that may be of interest to readers kupi-ig.ru.
Cross-platform mode in Absolum
An update for the bitmap roguelike Absolum has added support crossplay. Players on PC, PlayStation, Xbox SeriesX|S and Nintendo Switch can now play the campaign together. Developers from Dotemu reported that work on cross-play had been carried out since the release on Xbox in March 2026, and by April the game's audience exceeded 500 thousand people.
SilentHill series records
The circulation of SilentHillf reached 2 million copies, and the remake SilentHill2 already has 6 million registered players. These figures confirm the stable interest in Konami's horror series.
Saros sales analytics for the PS5 exclusive Saros
According to analytical data, the game Saros (a PlayStation5 exclusive) was purchased more than 300,000 times in two weeks after release.
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight trailer
Released a new trailer dedicated to the bonuses of the Deluxe edition of the game: additional costumes, levels and collectibles.
Marvel Rivals: Season Eight
The eighth season of the free fighting game Marvel Rivals will feature two new fighters - Cyclops (from the X-Men series) and Devil Dinosaur (Marvel).
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle on Switch2
The game went on sale on the Nintendo Switch2 console and received a patch that fixes many bugs and improves performance.
New studios and announcements
Katsuhiro Harada announced the creation of a new studio in partnership with SNK, focused on fighting games and dark fantasy.
The shooter Nailcrown has been announced - a fast boomer shooter in a dark fantasy setting, scheduled for release on PC.
Updated popularity indicators
The relaunch of Lords of the Fallen has attracted more than 8 million unique players worldwide world.
According to Steam, Forza Horizon6 and Subnautica2 topped the sales chart over the past week.
Pearl Abyss' MMORPG Crimson Desert provided the company with a record quarter revenue.
Changes in the strategy of major publishers
SEGA announced the termination of work on the project, positioned as a “supergame”, and a strategic transition from a live-service model to more traditional releases.
Playground Games warned that it would apply account bans to those who use unofficial modified versions of Forza Horizon6.
This news reflects current trends: increased cross-platform, stable demand for quality horror projects, the growing popularity of roguelikes and fighting games on consoles, the activity of publishers in partnerships and new studios, as well as tougher policies against piracy and unofficial builds.
Source: StopGame.ru (section “News”, checked 05/13/2026).
