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Star Citizen Crowdfunding Hits $1B, Tekken 8 Baki Crossover & Unreal Engine 6 Reveal - May 24, 2026

Video GamesSunday, May 24, 2026

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  • Star Citizen, developed by Cloud Imperium Games, has surpassed $1 billion in crowdfunding, an unprecedented achievement for a crowdfunded video game. However, some ships, including a $5,000 virtual spaceship, remain unusable in-game, highlighting the ongoing long development cycle without a confirmed release date.[Eurogamer]
  • Fighting games had significant reveals at Combo Breaker 2026, including Tekken 8 announcing Yuujiro Hanma from Baki the Grappler as a guest character set to arrive in early 2027. Other fighting games like Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves and Avatar Legends also expanded their rosters, reflecting an active fighting game scene.[Polygon][Push Square]
  • Epic Games debuted Unreal Engine 6 with a teaser during the Rocket League Paris Majors, showcasing next-generation features and graphical enhancements. Rocket League will be the first game to run on UE6, marking the first engine upgrade for the game in 11 years, and Karmine Corp won the Paris Major 2026 esports tournament in front of their hometown crowd.[Dualshockers][IGN][IGN][Nintendo Life][Polygon][PC Gamer]
  • Take-Two Interactive announced a robust upcoming release schedule, including seven new sequels and six remasters/remakes planned by 2029. This extensive slate highlights the publisher's commitment to leveraging existing IPs while delivering new content across multiple platforms.[Destructoid]
  • Forza Horizon 6 has gained widespread acclaim, potentially securing a Game of the Year award in 2026, with praise centering on its balance of high-fidelity graphics and smooth performance. It has also achieved over 300,000 concurrent players on Steam, placing it among the platform's top five most played games, illustrating its large player base.[Polygon][PC Gamer]
  • Dead by Daylight marked its tenth anniversary by introducing Jason Voorhees as a new playable character, reinforcing its ongoing support for iconic horror IPs and expanding its multiplayer roster. This addition is expected to attract fans of the horror genre and long-time players alike.[Eurogamer]
  • IO Interactive addressed the leak of 007 First Light's first 13 minutes by officially releasing footage of the game's opening mission. The game is preparing for a global launch with details covering worldwide release times, download size, and special free rewards for players.[Eurogamer]

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