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Xbox Restructuring, Resident Evil Veronica Tops Steam, Nintendo Switch 2 Highlights – June 2026 Video Game Update

Video GamesSaturday, June 13, 2026

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  • Microsoft is considering spinning off Xbox as a wholly-owned subsidiary to accelerate development and release of major first-party games such as Fallout, Elder Scrolls, and Halo franchises, with the new Xbox leadership emphasizing rapid production timelines and competitive positioning in the industry.[Eurogamer][Polygon]
  • Nintendo showcased the upcoming Switch 2 at Summer Game Fest, highlighting a strong lineup including AAA titles, multiple ports such as Ocarina of Time, and confirmed broad third-party developer support, building hype for a robust new console launch.[Polygon]
  • Capcom’s Resident Evil Veronica emerged as the most wishlisted game on Steam following its reveal at Summer Game Fest, outperforming other anticipated titles like Guild Wars 3, reflecting high consumer anticipation for this survival horror installment.[Polygon]
  • Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 will offer early campaign access to players who preorder, granting one week’s head start ahead of the official launch, a strategic move by Activision to boost preorder sales and player engagement.[PCGamesN]
  • Evo 2026, a marquee fighting game esports tournament, is experiencing a decline in participant numbers, with Street Fighter 6 and Tekken 8 showing notable year-over-year drops in entrants, raising concerns about decreasing competitive interest in these esports titles.[Polygon]
  • Wild Terra 2: New Lands is currently free to add on Steam for a limited weekend duration, providing players with access to the medieval-themed MMORPG and potentially increasing its player base through this promotional event.[Polygon]
  • Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader's latest PC expansion and patch have improved weak classes and companions, offering gameplay enhancements that aim to balance and enrich player experience in this strategy-focused title.[PC Gamer]
  • Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart on PS5 continues to impress visually and has celebrated its 28th Platinum Trophy since release, maintaining its status as one of the platform’s best-looking and most beloved action games.[Push Square]
  • Nintendo released Splatoon 3 version 11.2.0 update, which includes weapon adjustments and multiplayer tweaks to refine competitive play, with further updates already planned to sustain active engagement on the Switch.[Nintendo Life]

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