Final Fantasy XIV Evercold and Resident Evil Remakes Lead Gaming News – July 26, 2026

Xbox has enhanced backward compatibility on PC by running original Xbox games through an Xbox 360 emulator, allowing players to enjoy older titles more easily on modern PCs. This emulator setup has also enabled users to run other Xbox 360 games, demonstrating impressive flexibility in the backward compatibility feature.

PS5 emulators are rapidly advancing with recent gameplay clips from Minecraft and Demon’s Souls demonstrating significant progress. These developments suggest that playable PS5 games on PC could become a reality by the end of 2027, marking a major step for console emulation.

Final Fantasy 14 is planning two major overhauls to its housing system to better meet player demands and catch up with competitors like World of Warcraft. These changes are a top priority for the development team, aiming to enhance the in-game housing experience significantly.

Square Enix announced Final Fantasy XIV’s sixth expansion, Evercold, which will launch in January 2027 and introduce a new job, a crossover raid series, and compatibility with the upcoming Switch 2 console. This expansion builds on the ongoing popularity of FFXIV and offers fresh content for players.

Ubisoft revealed that the Black Flag remake exceeded its annual sales expectations within just two weeks of release despite having laid off several developers involved in its production. This strong sales performance highlights the continued appeal of the Pirates of the Caribbean-style action game.

Activision announced that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4’s beta will feature low Skill-Based Matchmaking (SBMM) playlists as part of ongoing efforts to refine multiplayer matchmaking ahead of the full launch. Additionally, a new matchmaking system is planned for Black Ops 7, signaling continued investment in multiplayer improvements.

Capcom aims to release a Resident Evil game every year, leveraging remakes as a strategy to maintain high development output. The company sees annual remakes as crucial to sustaining the franchise’s momentum and enabling investment into new projects like Pragmata.

A major PlayStation game sale features significant discounts on critically acclaimed exclusive titles, encouraging players to build physical game collections. This sale comes amid fan backlash against Sony’s disc drive policies, with concerns that physical discs may soon be phased out.

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers has surpassed five million players despite the collapse of its development team, demonstrating significant sustained player interest and community support for this multiplayer game.

Bandai Namco announced the 'Super Limit-Breaking NEO' paid DLC for Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO, featuring 33 new fighters, alongside a free update. The announcement also teased forthcoming details about the Nintendo Switch version, signaling ongoing support and expansion of the fighting game.