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Xbox Restructuring Talks, Persona 6 Revealed, Dragon's Dogma 2 Expansion & More – June 12, 2026 Video Game News

Video GamesFriday, June 12, 2026

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  • Microsoft is intensifying efforts to speed up development of flagship franchises like Elder Scrolls, Fallout, and Halo, while also contemplating a spin-off or sale of its Xbox division amid broader restructuring talks and layoffs.[PC Gamer]
  • Activision and Xbox confirmed that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 players who pre-order the Standard Digital or Vault Edition will gain early campaign access starting October 16, 2026, marking a return of early access after a two-year hiatus.[IGN]
  • Capcom is expanding Dragon's Dogma 2 with the Dark Arisen expansion launching in October 2026, complemented by two major updates and 38 new screenshots highlighting enhanced gameplay and new content.[Push Square]
  • Nintendo announced a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time specifically for the Switch 2 console, continuing their focus on remaking 3D Zelda games but opting not to remake the classic 2D titles.[GameSpot]
  • FromSoftware’s Elden Ring director Hidetaka Miyazaki reassured the community about creative autonomy under parent company Kadokawa, teasing new unannounced projects despite shareholder pressures.[IGN]
  • NetEase debuted its action game Blood Message at Summer Game Fest, impressing audiences with a brutal combat demo and a single-shot presentation style that sets it alongside high-profile action games like God of War.[Polygon]
  • Atlus officially unveiled Persona 6, ending long-standing rumors and starting to provide details and expectations for its impending release, fueling fan excitement.[IGN]
  • Creative Assembly announced Alien Isolation 2, promising a tense horror experience with innovative custom-building mechanics designed to keep players on edge, building upon the original game's acclaimed atmosphere.[GameSpot]
  • Overwatch’s new Damage hero Shion was detailed with full ability reveals, adding fresh hit-and-gun gameplay dynamics that challenge players to dodge and engage with new mechanics.[PCGamesN]
  • Developers of Brigador Killers joked that enabling players to leave the mech cockpit would have added five years to development time, illustrating why such features are rare in the mech game genre.[PC Gamer]
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