Japanese video game releases for the week are highlighted by Halo: Campaign Evolved for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC, alongside Village in the Shade for PlayStation 5, Switch 2, Switch, and PC, according to Gematsu. Additional titles arriving this week include Gematsu for PlayStation 5, Switch 2, Switch, and PC; Culdcept The First Saturn Tribute and Gematsu for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC; and Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition for Switch 2.
Japanese Game Releases Highlighted by Halo: Campaign Evolved and Village in the Shade
Inside Halo: Campaign Evolved and Its Worldwide Launch
Developed by Forbes (formerly known as 343 Industries), Halo: Campaign Evolved is a modern Unreal Engine 5 remake of the original story campaign. The release brings upgraded visuals, re-recorded dialogue, remastered music, revamped controls, retooled maps, missions, and vehicles, alongside three new prequel missions following Master Chief and Sergeant. The game also introduces a sprint button, traditional car controls for the Warthog, weapon additions from later entries, and the ability to hijack Covenant vehicles. Health packs have been removed in favor of a shield recharge system, and competitive LAN-party multiplayer is absent. The title supports online play for up to four players and two-player split-screen co-op on console ports.
Early access began for buyers of the Halo: Campaign Evolved Digital Premium Edition or Collector’s Bundle across Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Steam. Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers can access the game following its global launch on July 28, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. PDT.
Additional Releases and Digital Lineup
The weekly release schedule features numerous worldwide digital launches across various platforms. Notable additions include:
- Aretha Collection 1993-1995 (PS4)
- Blue Reflection Quartet (Switch 2, PC [Steam])
- BOKURA (Switch 2)
- Constance (Switch 2)
- Culdcept The First Saturn Tribute (Xbox Series, PC [Steam])
- EXSTETRA (PC [Steam])
- Dispatch (Xbox Series, PC [Microsoft Store])
- Dungeon Antiqua (PS5, Xbox Series, Switch, PC [Microsoft Store])
- Forever Skies (Xbox Series, PC [Microsoft Store])
- Go North (Xbox Series, PC [Steam])
- Gothic Classic (PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One)
- Halo: Campaign Evolved (Xbox Series, PC [Steam, Microsoft Store])
- IRA (Switch 2)
- Jurassic World Evolution 2: Complete Edition (Switch 2)
- The King is Watching (PS5, Xbox Series, Switch)
- Kusan: City of Wolves (PS5, Xbox Series, Switch, PC [Steam, Microsoft Store])
PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Switch titles can be acquired through Japanese PlayStation Network and Nintendo accounts using prepaid cards.
