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Professor Layton and the New World of Steam Release Window Bumped to Late 2026Professor Layton and the New World of Steam is delayed to late 2026, and now it is also heading to the PS5 and PC too. The post Professor Layton and the New World of Steam Release Window Bumped to Late 2026 appeared first on Siliconera .

SiliconeraApr 10

SoulChat Higurashi: When They Cry Chatbot Tells Its Story A LINE chatbot that will let you interact with characters from Higurashi: When They Cry will come out on April 17, 2026, however this is an AI service and costs money to use. It will start from the Onikakushi-hen, and it will have a total of eight chapters based off the arcs from the game, lasting from 2026 to 2028. As such, people who prefer to avoid AI and support human work should check in with the full games, which MangaGamer released PCs on its official storefront and Steam . [Thanks, Denfaminico !] This will be a roleplay chatbot. You can customize your character and interact with versions of the people found within the Higurashi: When They Cry . As you complete quests in your conversations, you’ll advance the story towards an ending. Each character follows their own schedule based on the original work. So if you message them while they’re supposed to be asleep or busy, a response will be delayed. There are three passes for the Higurashi: When They Cry SoulChat: Hinamizawa Tour Pass: 300 JPY - This provides access for 2 days and allows a user to chat with Rena, Mion, and Keiichi. Hinamizawa Visitor Pass: 1,100 JPY - This provides access for 10 days and allows someone to chat with Rena, Mion, and Keiichi. Rena Interaction Pass: 550 JPY - This provides access for 10 days, but you can only chat with Rena. Note that those prices and sets may change when SoulStudio releases Watanagashi-hen. Higurashi: When They Cry is a murder mystery doujin sound novel that first came out in 2002. Arcs have various POV characters and dissect different parts of the mystery and lore. But for the most part, it follows newcomer Keiichi in the small village of Hinamizawa. Hinamizawa celebrates an annual Watanagashi Festival, but Keiichi learns that mysterious deaths and disappearances have been happening on the day of the festival for the past four years. The franchise since spawned several new games, ports, manga, and anime series . The creator, Ryukishi07, also went on to write Silent Hill f . The Higurashi: When They Cry SoulChat bot will come out on LINE on April 17, 2026. The games are available via MangaGamer on PCs. The manga is handled by YenPress outside Japan. The post SoulChat Higurashi: When They Cry Chatbot Tells Its Story appeared first on Siliconera .

SiliconeraApr 9

Don’t Starve Elsewhere Is Klei’s Next Game During the Triple-i Initiative stream, Klei Entertainment announced Don’t Starve Elsewhere . This will be another roguelike RPG along the lines of the original survival game. However, this time around there will be more of a fantasy element with magic involved. There’s no release window yet, but a first trailer did debut to show what to expect whether you play it alone or with others. In Don’t Starve Elsewhere , we see characters in a new fantasy-style world following being teleported through a portal. Returning characters from the original game , like Wilson, Wendy, Willow, and WX-78, all seem to appear. It seems like finding a stable base, gathering resources to help survive, and dealing with monsters when night falls will all be priorities. There’s also a reference to a fog that can be explored on the Steam page, though it will affect sanity if someone does. The Steam page also confirms online co-op multiplayer will be supported, and at one point in the trailer we see up to four people all fighting back against enemies at once. Here’s the first trailer for the new Don’t Starve game. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ycb5mqqGPis And the initial screenshots can be seen below: Images via Klei Don’t Starve Elsewhere is in development for PCs, and the Steam page is already live. The post Don’t Starve Elsewhere Is Klei’s Next Game appeared first on Siliconera .

SiliconeraApr 9

First 3 Resident Evil Games and Breath of Fire IV Head to Steam With DRM Capcom announced that the PC versions of Resident Evil, Resident Evil 2, Resident Evil 3 Nemesis , and Breath of Fire IV are now all available to buy via Steam, however all four games do feature DRM and require EULA consent. Previously, these games first appeared DRM-free on GOG. The Breath of Fire entry in particular was a GOG Dreamlist title . Each of the three Resident Evil games and Breath of Fire IV use The Enigma Protector DRM for the Steam versions. All of the titles are the ones released as part of the GOG Preservation Program. As such, GOG is listed as a developer alongside Capcom on the Steam product pages. As such, the standard pricing is the same on both platforms. However, there is a launch sale in effect for these new storefront releases of Resident Evil and Breath of Fire IV that isn’t mirrored on GOG. All of the games are temporarily 50% off. So instead of being $9.99, they are all $4.99 each . That sale ends on April 15, 2026. The GOG Preservation versions of Resident Evil, Resident Evil 2, Resident Evil 3: Nemesis, and Breath of Fire IV are all now available on PCs via both GOG and Steam, though on Steam Enigma DRM is present. The post First 3 Resident Evil Games and Breath of Fire IV Head to Steam With DRM appeared first on Siliconera .

SiliconeraApr 2

City Connection Made Hololive Baseball Game Moero: Holo Yakyuu As part of the Japanese April Fools’ Day 2026 announcements, Cover, City Connection, and Clover Lab released a browser-based Hololive Vtuber baseball game called Moero: Holo Yakyu that is based on Bases Loaded / Moero: Pro Yakyuu. It can be played on both PCs and mobile devices, with the official site offering an introduction to the game and link to the playable title . There are three options to choose from when you load up Moero: Holo Yakyuu . The first one is a standard mode that gives you 20 tries to hit home runs, with Ookami Mio as the batter and Shirakami Fubuki as the pitcher. On a PC, you use the mouse to position Mio and press the left button to swing the batt. The second option locks Mio into the “bunt” stance and allows you to try to get 20 home runs that way. The final mode is an Endless option that allows you to try and get as many home runs as possible. I wasn’t able to see a way to switch to a different playable character, though Inugami Korone and Nekomata Okayu both appear on the site. This isn’t the first time a Holo Indie baseball game with Hololive Vtubers appeared. There’s also Koro-san’s Home Wan Derby . That’s a To You Games and Wit One game along the lines of Winnie the Pooh’s Home Run Derby . It costs $3.90 on Steam . Moero: Holo Yakyuu is available to play in browsers on PCs and mobile devices as a Hololive Holo Indie April Fools’ Day 2026 game, and it’s unknown how long it will remain online after the holiday. The post City Connection Made Hololive Baseball Game Moero: Holo Yakyuu appeared first on Siliconera .

SiliconeraMar 31

Palworld: More Than Just Pals Dating Sim Is Also a Horror Game Pocketpair’s Palworld: More Than Just Pals dating sim saga continues, as it went from a 2024 joke to a 2025 announcement with Steam product page. Now for April Fools’ Day 2026, there’s a new gameplay video that begins with CEO Takuro Mizobe and Head of Publishing John “Bucky” Buckley discussing the project. This is also paired with an update to the game’s listing that confirms there will be a horror element to the visual novel. The first half of the video is a more lighthearted segment that explains how Palworld: More Than Just Pals started as an April Fools’ Joke that is on its way to becoming an actual game. While Mizobe plays Slay the Spire 2 on a handheld gaming PC, Buckley goes over how they plan to make the game even though the 1.0 version of Palworld will appear this year and it meant hiring additional staff. At the 1:20 mark of the video, actual Palworld: More Than Just Pals gameplay appears. This means seeing some of the human and Pal love interests. Zoe is the first to show up, with Chillet Ignis, Tarantriss, Katress, and Saya showing up after that. This video marks our first peek at the horror elements of the game, as a strange memory seems to surface when discovering a Sphere at the 1:47 mark and a time loop seems to kick in. Here’s the full 2026 Palworld dating sim trailer . While the horror elements are teased, there are no major spoilers in it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtsUVpnBFg0 There are some additional screenshots showing off some of the other characters and romance options too. Here's how all of those humans and Pals look: Images via Pocket Pair Palworld: More Than Just Pals is in development for PCs, and Palworld is in early access for the PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC. The post Palworld: More Than Just Pals Dating Sim Is Also a Horror Game appeared first on Siliconera .

SiliconeraMar 31

Blue Reflection Quartet Game Compilation Announced Koei Tecmo announced the Blue Reflection Quartet, which combines all four games in the series into one package, for the Switch, Switch 2, PS5, and PC. It’ll be a digital release in regions other than Japan. Everyone will see it launch worldwide on July 30, 2026. The trailer and announcement for this first appeared during the 9th anniversary stream for Blue Reflection . You can watch the archive on the official Koei Tecmo YouTube channel. While the trailer starts at around the 47:45 mark in the stream, you can also just watch the trailer video in English here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VvzKSZnvJc This quartet contains the remastered versions of Blue Reflection and Blue Reflection: Second Light . The two new games in this compilation are Blue Reflection: Sun and Blue Reflection Ray . Blue Reflection: Sun is a console remake of the mobile game, and Blue Reflection Ray is a game adaptation of the anime series of the same name. This was a spin-off by J.C. Staff that aired in 2021. Blue Reflection , published by Koei Tecmo and developed by Gust, first came out in 2017 for the PS4, PS Vita, and PC. They’re RPG games that have a day cycle and turn-based combat. The story’s split between the characters going through their usual school life and fighting against enemies in another world. The Blue Reflection quartet compilation will come out on July 30, 2026 for the PS5, Switch, Switch 2, and Windows PC via Steam. The post Blue Reflection Quartet Game Compilation Announced appeared first on Siliconera .

SiliconeraMar 27

Mio Gets Silent Hill f Hinako Costume in Fatal Frame 2 Remake At the end of January 2026 , both Koei Tecmo and Konami announced there would be free crossover costume DLC for Mio Amakura and Hinako Shimizu, and that Silent Hill f add-on is now live in Fatal Frame 2 Remake . There’s also a bundle on Steam that pairs up the PC versions of both games. That lets someone get both games at once for 10% less than usual, making it $107.98. While this Silent Hill f DLC for Fatal Frame 2 Remake is primarily for Mio, her twin sister Mayu can also dress up. The main addition is called the Navy Sailor School Uniform. It is an exact replica of the damaged outfit Hinako wears in her game. Only Mio gets to change into that look. However, grabbing the pack also nets you a Fox Mask a character can wear on their head like a hair accessory, and that can be worn by either one of the two sisters. Here’s the official trailer that shows off both of the items. It’s possible to have both Mio and Mayu wear the Fox Mask at the same time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALohlxeaGuk There are also screenshots of both: Images via Koei Tecmo Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake is on the Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC on March 12, 2026, and its Silent Hill f Hinako style costume and accessory DLC is live for Mio. Silent Hill f is on the PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC. The post Mio Gets Silent Hill f Hinako Costume in Fatal Frame 2 Remake appeared first on Siliconera .

SiliconeraMar 27

Next Desktop Mate DLC Character Is the Gumi Megpoid Vocaloid Infiniteloop announced the newest piece of Desktop Mate DLC, and it will be an add-on of the Megpoid Vocaloid character Gumi. It will launch on April 2, 2026. She will cost $14.99, just like all past full-size characters. The product page is already live on Steam . This Gumi DLC is based on her VOCALOID6 appearance and Nou’s design for the character. The announcement noted some of her animations, like singing and eating cake. It also mentioned her “voice” will be used, but didn’t mention if any songs will be referenced. It did confirm there will be a “carrot” sound effect used if you click on her. Here are the first Desktop Mate Gumi screenshots. There is no trailer that shows her in action or highlights her voice and sound effects. Images via Infiniteloop and Internet Co As an example of what she can sound like, here’s the Kenshi Yonezu (as Hachi) Gumi and Hatsune Miku song “Matryoshka.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOz-9FzIDf0 While there are a wide range of Desktop Mate DLC characters that range from video game icons to Sanrio mascots , the majority of add-ons involve Vocaloids from different companies. Many major Crypton ones, like Hatsune Miku and her variants, Megurine Luka, and Kagamine Len and Rin showed up. There are also TOKYO6 ENTERTAINMENT and VOCALOMAKETS ones like Kizuna Akari, Natsuki Karin, and Yuzuki Yukari. The Megpoid Gumi one is the first Internet Co character to appear in this application. Desktop Mate is available on PCs, and the Gumi Megpoid Vocaloid DLC drops on April 2, 2026. The post Next Desktop Mate DLC Character Is the Gumi Megpoid Vocaloid appeared first on Siliconera .

SiliconeraMar 26

NIS’ Horror Farming Sim Village in the Shade Debuts in 2026 Back during a Nintendo Direct in July 2025 , NIS announced a horror farming sim called Honogurashi no Niwa, and now it confirmed the game will appear worldwide on multiple platforms under the name Village in the Shade. NIS America said it will debut in Fall 2026, months after its July 30, 2026 launch in Japan. In addition to Nintendo’s Switch and Switch 2, it will be on the PS5 and PC too. The Steam page is even live and updated to reflect the reveal. Village in the Shade features the same sort of artistic direction and atmosphere as the previous NIS America horror games in the Yomawari line, and the approach seems similar in the farming sim since night time is designed to be dangerous and it’s set in a small, Japanese town. The company teased that it could be as scary or relaxing as someone would like. As a resident of Kagatsu, your goal is to maintain a farm and (ideally) follow the rules. That means staying in town, getting home before night falls, and being part of the community by taking part in festivals. However, if someone does venture outside of the village or stays up late, they’ll encounter supernatural and scary elements. Here’s the first English trailer that shows what to expect from it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cc_F--CxTq0 Physical copies of the game will be available, and the NIS America online storefront already has a product listing live for a limited edition. It will come with an art book, a soundtrack CD, an acrulic block showing the village gates and town, five pins, and it looks like a sheet of stickers. That costs $89.99. Here’s the preliminary photo of that: Image via NIS America Village in the Shade will come to the Switch, Switch 2, PS5, and PC worldwide in Fall 2026, following a Japanese launch under the name Honogurashi no Niwa on July 30, 2026. The post NIS’ Horror Farming Sim Village in the Shade Debuts in 2026 appeared first on Siliconera .

SiliconeraMar 25