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Video Game News April 28, 2026: Blood of Dawnwalker Release Date & Crimson Desert Sales Milestone

Video GamesTuesday, April 28, 2026

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  • The Blood of Dawnwalker, an upcoming vampire-themed RPG developed by ex-Witcher creators Rebel Wolves, is set to release on September 3, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. This game requires an RTX 5090 GPU to run at max 4K settings, underscoring its demanding technical profile, and has been featured in multiple previews and trailers highlighting its dark fantasy aesthetic and ambitious gameplay design.[IGN][IGN]
  • Diablo 4's latest difficulty tier, Lord of Hatred, has been completed by a highly skilled player in just 17 hours, illustrating the game's continuing challenge and engagement shortly after expansion updates. This showcases player dedication and the game's difficulty scaling on PC.[PC Gamer]
  • Square Enix has significantly expanded access to Final Fantasy XIV's gameplay by including the Shadowbringers expansion in its free trial, allowing new players to explore additional races like Viera and Hrothgar and advanced job classes such as Dancer and Gunbreaker, boosting player onboarding prospects.[Siliconera]
  • Battlefield 6's Season 3 update will feature its largest map yet, a reimagined 'Railway to Golmud' adapted from Battlefield 4’s Golmud Railway. This update revitalizes a classic multiplayer experience for PC and consoles, aiming to attract fans of large-scale battles.[GameSpot]
  • The French developer Spiders, responsible for Steelrising and GreedFall on PS5, faces liquidation and is set to close by April 29, 2026, highlighting ongoing financial pressures in mid-tier game studios despite critical successes.[Push Square]
  • Niantic's Pokémon Go Fest 2026 will be accessible free worldwide from July 11-12, marking the mobile game's 10th anniversary with a global event that invites all players to participate without a fee, encouraging broader community engagement.[Polygon]
  • Resident Evil Requiem will launch a new content update next month featuring a minigame that requires players to have completed the main story, promising additional replay value and expanding on the core combat mechanics in this survival horror title across multiple platforms.[IGN]
  • Square Enix released a demo for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on Switch 2 and Xbox Series X, scheduled to launch fully on June 3, 2026. The demo supports save file transfers to the full version, facilitating continuity for players across both platforms.[Nintendo Life]
  • Crimson Desert, developed by Pearl Abyss, has sold over 5 million copies, prompting the studio to award a $3,400 bonus to each employee. This milestone reflects strong commercial success and a positive outlook amid a competitive action-RPG market on PC and consoles.[Eurogamer]

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