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Every Video Game Prank From April Fools' Day 2026
Happy April Fools' Day! Exciting for some and stressful for others, today is one of the most fun (and treacherous) days to be on the internet, as people and companies on every social media site set out to bamboozle one another. Luckily for the video game community, most developers and publishers are aiming for silly jokes this year most of which are pretty transparently not real. We've gathered some of the biggest gags below, and we'll be updating the list throughout the day, so be sure to check back in as the hours go on for more updates. The Witcher: Project R.O.A.C.H. Roach, Geralt's horse, is one of the best characters in The Witcher franchise. To celebrate that trusty steed, Developer CD Projekt Red is unveiling Project Project R.O.A.C.H., a rideable controller to really immerse yourself in the world of The Witcher. To learn more about the (fake) product, watch the trailer below and check out the controller's official website . Pragmata: A Secret Mega Man Game? Pragmata, an upcoming third-person shooter from Capcom, is a brand new IP, but that hasn't stopped some from theorizing the game is secretly connected to one of the most iconic gaming franchises of all time: Mega Man. The game isn't out, so we have no way of knowing whether or not this fan theory would be confirmed, but with Capcom's April Fools' joke this year, which shows protagonist Hugh in a goofy Blue Bomber suit, we can probably assume the link isn't real. PowerWash Simulator 2: Date the Dirt Fans on the internet can and will fall in love with any fictional character, no matter how barebones their appearances are, which makes wacky dating sims a popular April Fools' prank. PowerWash Simulator is really taking advantage of that idea with Date the Dirt, a fake game where you romance human versions of different kinds of dirt. The trailer below is safe for work, but be warned: it's pretty dirty. Pokémon Pokopia: Copycat Challenge This one is actually a real in-game event. If you open up Pokémon Pokopia today, you can play the Copycat Challenge. Correctly answer enough quiz questions and you'll get an inflatable Sudowoodo decoration. An event is happening now in Pokémon Pokopia – the Copycat Challenge! Event Period ends April 2 at 4:59am PT. Some Pokémon may imitate the way other Pokémon speak and quiz you. Pass the quiz and you’ll receive an inflatable Sudowoodo—so be sure to talk to lots of different… pic.twitter.com/eTJki6uhUg — Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) April 1, 2026 Landfall Day: Peak, Haste, and Content Warning Updates Landfall is an indie studio with a rich history of releasing games on April 1, and most recently did so with Content Warning. As a result, the company has deemed April Fools' Day to be Landfall Day, and hosted a livestream with updates about three of its recent games. First, Haste and Content Warning, two PC exclusives, are coming to consoles (PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Switch), while Peak is getting a special update. The help button, which allows you to reach a hand out to your climbing buddies, is now a kick button, letting you launch your friends to their inevitable doom. 🟦LANDFALL DAY🟦 KICK replaces HELP in Peak 🏔️ Because today is not the day for friends. pic.twitter.com/io1cpJNGmt — Landfall (@LandfallGames) April 1, 2026 SEGA: It's bluer now Sega claims it has made its logo 3% more blue. We can't really see the difference. Can you? We’re excited to announce that we’re making our SEGA logo 3% more blue. We hope you enjoy this upgrade. Please take a moment to familiarise yourself with the new look. pic.twitter.com/6IrI7hdSIS — SEGA (@SEGA) April 1, 2026 Square Enix: Party Chat Square Enix is officially (not) launching a show called Party Chat, which brings together iconic characters from the storied studio's past to talk about their experiences. Unfortunately and hilariously, the series has started with a conversation between Namazu and Moogle, and neither speak a real language. Payday 3: Non Payday Character Mode The Payday developers have unveiled an exciting new mode, where players will be able to live normal, sad, boring lives instead. Even for April Fools' Day, this trailer really goes to some wild places. Cairn: Climb A Human? Short and sweet, this April Fools' prank shows a new climbable surface in Cairn, revealed to a lukewarm response.
Apr 1
Payday 3 Developer Has Been Hit by a New Round of Lay-OffsWhile Starbreeze hasn't yet made any official announcement, word of the lay-offs got out thanks to employees taking to social media.
Jan 22
Payday 3 Update 2.4 Out Now For All Platforms, Brings UI, Gameplay & Heist Changes; Full Patch Notes ListedRead the PayDay 3 update 2.4 patch notes from Starbreeze for the latest fixes and improvements for all platforms.
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Nov 12
PAYDAY 3 Update 2.4 Fixes Weapon Bugs, UI Issues, and Heist ExploitsStarbreeze Studios has released Update 2.4 for PAYDAY 3, addressing a wide range of technical and gameplay issues discovered since the release of the Delivery Charge Heist update. This latest…
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Nov 11
Payday 2 Handed Off to Sidetrack Games, Starbreeze Focuses on Payday 3With Sidetrack Games handling updates for Payday 2, Starbreeze has said that it can "maintain full focus" on the development of Payday 3.
Oct 22
Payday 3’s Offline Mode is No Longer in DevelopmentThe long-awaited feature isn't "feasible" for where Starbreeze is currently going with the game, says general manager Jonas Skantz.
Oct 5
Starbreeze fully acquires Payday 3 publishing rights from PlaionPayday 3 developer Starbreeze Studios has entered into an agreement with publisher Plaion to take on full publishing duties for the game.
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May 7
Payday 3 Developer Gets Full Publishing Rights in Deal Valued at SEK 33 MillionAs part of the deal with Plaion, Starbreeze had to issue a host of new series B shares of the company which would go to Embracer Group.
May 6
Payday 3 Developer Reports Losses For The Year, But a Brighter Future Ahead in Earnings ReportIn its recent earnings report, Starbreeze has revealed high hopes for the future of Payday thanks to collaborations and partnerships.
Feb 21
Payday 3 Update 1.049 Hotfix for Steam, Epic & PS5 Brings Smoother HeistsPayday 3 Update 1.049 has been released as a hotfix for players on Steam, Epic, and PS5. This update introduces several fixes aimed at improving game performance and providing a…
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Feb 13
(For Southeast Asia) PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for February: Payday 3, Sol Cresta, Pac-Man World Re-PacPlan the ultimate heist, team up with talkative weaponry then jump and chomp your way through an island adventure with the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup for February! Payday 3, High on Life and Pac-Man World Re-Pac will be available to PlayStation Plus members from February 4*. Let’s take a closer look at the games. […]
Feb 4
Payday 3 Update 1.048 (Patch 2.0.1) Drops on PS5: Jacket Character Pack, OVERSKILL System, and PS Plus DebutPayday 3 Update 1.048 (Patch 2.0.1) brings exciting new content, including the highly anticipated Jacket Character Pack. This update introduces the OVERSKILL system, a new mechanic that enhances OVERKILL weapons with…
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Feb 3
PS Plus Essential Got 2 Flops in a Row, Members UnhappyPS Plus Essential users are criticizing Sony over its decision to include two widely-panned live service games in the lineup two months in a row. 2025 is off to an arguably poor start in terms of monthly offerings, with subscribers getting Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League in January followed by Payday 3 in February. […]
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Jan 30
Payday 3 and High on Life are Free With PlayStation Plus Essential Starting February 4thPac-Man World Re-Pac will also be playable for PS4 and PS5 players. Subscribers can download all three games until March 3rd.
Jan 30
PS Plus Essentials for February Announced - IGN Daily FixIn today's Daily Fix:Lots of PlayStation news today. February's selection of PS Plus Essentials games have been revealed, headlined by Payday 3. Leadership at Sony is getting a shake-up, with a new Sony CEO announced, and the head of Sony Interactive being confirmed. And finally, for PC gamers who had a real issue signing up for a PlayStation account just to play PlayStation games, Sony is backing off of that a little bit. But PC players who are signed in to a PS account will get special incentives depending on the game they're playing.And our thoughts are with the LA fire victims. Our Humble Bundle charity bundles support @DirectRelief, @WCKitchen, @SavetheChildren, @IMC_Worldwide & @BINCharity, providing medical aid, essential supplies, family support, meals & local business assistance. Help us make a difference during this challenging time. #LAFireRelief #HumbleBundle https://promo.humblebundle.com/lafirerelief
Jan 29
PlayStation Plus Essentials February 2025 freebiesPlayStation Plus Essentials February 2025 freebies have been detailed by Sony and include the likes of Payday 3.
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Jan 29
PS Plus Monthly Games for February 2025 AnnouncedAnother month, another set of free games to check out with a PlayStation Plus subscription. From comedic first-person shooters to early aughts remakes, there is certainly something to catch the interest of every subscriber. Payday 3, High on Life, and Pac-Man World Re-Pac are February 2025’s PS Plus monthly games Available starting February 4, PS […]
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Jan 29
PS Plus Essential February 2025 Lineup Includes Payday 3 & MoreThe PS Plus Essential lineup for the month of February, 2025, has been revealed, and it features Deep Silver and Starbreeze Studios’ Payday 3, and more. The PlayStation Blog has…
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Jan 29
PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for February: Payday 3, High on Life, Pac-Man World Re-PacPlan the ultimate heist, team up with talkative weaponry then jump and chomp your way through an island adventure with the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup for February! Payday 3, High on Life and Pac-Man World Re-Pac will be available to PlayStation Plus members from February 4*. Let’s take a closer look at the games. […]
Jan 29
Payday 3 Will See “Significantly Lower Level of Investment” from Starbreeze Going ForwardThings continue to go from bad to worst for the failed multiplayer first-person shooter, with Starbreeze lowering its investments into its post-launch plans.
Nov 18
PAYDAY 3PAYDAY 3 is a first-person shooter game developed by Starbreeze Studios and published by Deep Silver.
