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Top Video Game News July 13, 2026: Steam Hits $11.1B, Halo Campaign Evolved PS5 Release, Call of Duty Season 5

Video GamesMonday, July 13, 2026

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  • Steam achieved a record-breaking $11.1 billion in revenue during the first half of 2026, representing a 14.5% year-over-year increase and underscoring its dominant position in the PC gaming market.[GamesIndustry.biz]
  • Thousands of Xbox players protested Microsoft's recent layoffs and studio shutdowns via the official Xbox fan feedback website, reflecting growing community concern over the impact on game development and company stability.[IGN]
  • Ubisoft signaled a period of quieter activity following the release of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced but anticipates significant growth fueled by new titles in the Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and Ghost Recon franchises in the coming years.[GamesRadar+]
  • Halo: Campaign Evolved is set for a July 28, 2026 release on PlayStation 5 after going gold, featuring a mix of original actors reprising their roles along with new cast members, marking a major franchise reboot or sequel development.[Dualshockers][Push Square]
  • Fans are expecting major announcements about Kingdom Hearts 4 following a 25th-anniversary panel at Disney's 2026 D23 event, indicating potential new content or developments for the long-awaited sequel.[Destructoid]
  • Call of Duty Season 5 launches on July 23, 2026, introducing a unique pinball-themed multiplayer map, the revival of Heavy Metal Heroes mode, and the final Zombies map 'Rex Infernus' for Black Ops 7, concluding its narrative arc.[GameSpot][Destructoid]
  • Metacritic's Top 20 games of the first half of 2026 crowned an Xbox game as number one, highlighting the platform's strong critical reception and influence within the gaming industry this year.[Pure Xbox]
  • Korean indie detective game 'No Case Should Remain Unsolved' is scheduled for release on PS5 on August 19, 2026, following overwhelmingly positive reviews on PC and Switch, marking a notable new story-driven adventure addition to the platform.[Push Square]
  • Square Enix announced that Octopath Traveler 1 and 2 will be ported to Nintendo Switch 2, but players must repurchase these $60 titles as there will be no save data transfer or free upgrade paths, creating disappointment among the fanbase.[GamesRadar+]

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