SEGA unveiled a new trailer for the upcoming Ryu Ga Gotoku (RGG) title STRANGER THAN HEAVEN at today’s Xbox Partner Preview.
Additionally, SEGA and Xbox announced Xbox Presents: A special look at STRANGER THAN HEAVEN, a first-of-its-kind standalone broadcast deep diving into the new title, which will air on May 6, 2026 at 4 p.m. PST.
Full details can be found in the press release below.
SEGA has officially launched Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage for Nintendo Switch 2, marking the debut of the beloved 3D fighting series on a Nintendo platform!
This definitive release features full cross-play, rollback netcode support, new moves and combos, balance updates, and key improvements to the training mode.
Additionally, a new free demo is now available today for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, providing access to 6 playable fighters, an opportunity to try out Arcade, Training and World Stage mode (up to Booth 2).
Full details can be found in the press release below.
SEGA officially released the Mega Man Pack for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds! Players can now race as the titular Mega Man or Proto Man inspired by the iconic video game franchise. The Mega Man Pack includes the following:
Mega Man and Proto Man as playable characters
The Rush Roadstar Vehicle
Mega Man Wily Castle Course
New Mega Man-inspired Music Tracks:
Wily Castle
Mega Man Character Select
Mega Man: Result
Six different emotes per character
Players who own the Digital Deluxe Edition will automatically receive the Mega Man Pack as part of the Season Pass. For those who want to take part in the Mega Man action, the entire Season Pass is separately available for $29.99 USD, which includes access to even more exciting characters, vehicles, and courses. Players can also purchase the standalone Mega Man Pack for $5.99 USD.
Players who do not own the Mega Man Pack will still be able to compete online against those who do and will be able to race on the Mega Man course against the Mega Man characters. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is available now both digitally and physically on PlayStation®5 (PS5®), PlayStation®4 (PS4®), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC starting at $69.99 USD and on Nintendo Switch™, Nintendo Switch™- OLED Model, and Nintendo Switch™ Lite starting at $59.99 USD. The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is also available digitally for players at $69.99 USD and the physical version will be available tomorrow, March 26, 2026.
Today, SEGA announced that all three episodes of the live-action drama Yakuza Powered by Nihon Touitsu is now available on the official SEGA YouTube channel. The series is a special collaboration between Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and the creators of the hit Japanese video series Nihon Touitsu, which depicts Japan’s yakuza society.
Yakuza Powered by Nihon Touitsu
Originally released exclusively in Japan, the three-episode drama follows the events leading up to the latest release in RGG Studio’s beloved Like a Dragon & Yakuza series Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties, which launched on February 12 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S and Steam.
The main cast includes Yasufumi Motomiya (Kazuma Kiryu), Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi (Goro Majima), Kazuhiro Nakaya (Akira Nishikiyama) and Kenji Matsuda (Makoto Date).
The stage is set for three epic showdowns! Today SEGA® and Lizardcube officially announced that the SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance™ SEGA Villains Stage DLC will release on April 3, 2026 for PlayStation 4 & 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, Steam and Nintendo Switch. Master of the ninja arts Joe Musashi will face his fiercest battles yet as he takes on three legendary SEGA foes: the ruthless giant Death Adder (Golden Axe™), the “mad dog” of Shimano Goro Majima (Like a Dragon™/Yakuza™) and the evil genius Dr. Eggman (Sonic the Hedgehog™).
The SEGA Villains Stage DLC will take players through exciting new stages featuring stunning worlds inspired by beloved SEGA franchises. The DLC will include:
The SEGA Villains Stage DLC is included with purchase of the Digital Deluxe Edition of the game. Players who own the Standard Edition of the game can get in on the action by purchasing the DLC as a standalone item ($9.99 MSRP USD) or as an upgrade pack ($11.99 MSRP USD) when the DLC releases on April 3, 2026. For more details on pricing and availability, please refer to the respective platform product pages.
Free Update Patch
Alongside the DLC release on April 3rd, SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance will also receive a free update patch. The patch will add a “Hardcore Mode” and combat system adjustments, and includes updates to character outlines, map and tutorial display features.
Sonic Presents: The Chaotix Casefiles reaches its dramatic conclusion with the release of the finale of the audio drama, now available on the official Sonic the Hedgehog YouTube channel and podcast platforms.
After a series of mysterious thefts, close calls, and unexpected twists, the Chaotix Detective Agency finally uncovers the true identity of the shapeshifting thief behind the case. But with time running out and the stakes higher than ever, Vector the Crocodile, Espio the Chameleon, and Charmy Bee must act fast if they hope to stop the culprit before it’s too late.
With the mystery finally coming to a head, the finale of The Chaotix Casefiles brings the investigation to an exciting conclusion that longtime Sonic fans won’t want to miss.
Today, SEGA announced that the multiplayer party game Sonic Rumble, now available on iOS, Android, Google Play, and Steam, will host a limited-time event, The Smurfs Crossover Event, beginning March 16, 2026.
Along with the collaboration event, a major update will be included as well. In addition to introducing the new game mode Party Rumble, the update will also add a new Toy Capsules system and implement various gameplay enhancements to further evolve players’ experience. With this update, the game will officially relaunch under the title Sonic Rumble Party.
During the event period starting Monday, March 16 at 1 AM PT until Wednesday, April 15 at 1 AM PT, exclusive Smurfs collaboration Skins will be available in the Event Pass and Red Star Ring Shop. Players will be able to join battles as Smurfs characters as well as participate in special collaboration stages.
Check for more info on the latest updated features to Sonic Rumble Party here.
Sonic Presents: The Chaotix Casefiles continues to build toward its biggest reveal yet with the release of Episode 7 – “The Case of the Red Specter,” now available on the official Sonic the Hedgehog YouTube channel and major podcast platforms.
In this latest episode, Sonic the Hedgehog and Vector the Crocodile remain trapped just as the mystery reaches a critical moment. Vector believes he’s finally uncovered the true identity of the thief responsible for the recent crimes—but escaping their predicament is easier said than done.
Meanwhile, the rest of the team bands together to rescue their friends before it’s too late. With the situation growing more dangerous by the minute, the question remains: is Dr. Eggman the only obstacle standing in their way, or is there something even more mysterious behind the case? Fans can find out by listening to Episode 7 of The Chaotix Casefiles now.
Following the success of the sold-out 2025 premiere in Japan, the official concert tour of Metaphor: ReFantazio embarks on a world tour spanning 3 continents, 6 countries and 8 cities across the globe.
The concert presents a carefully curated selection of pieces that bring the game’s epic fantasy world to life, all composed by Shoji Meguro—renowned for his work on the “PERSONA” series.
Each performance will feature a 45-piece orchestra, a choir, and multiple vocal soloists performing brand new, epic orchestral arrangements of the most memorable music from the game including “Ode to Heroes”, “King of Destruction”, and “Prelude to a Heroic Tale”, accompanied by a screen above the stage playing synced cutscenes and gameplay from the game.
The full list of tour dates can be found below:
Ticket presales for all US and EU/UK concerts start March 5th at 10am local time. For info, visit www.metaphorconcert.com
Sonic Presents: The Chaotix Casefiles continues its high-stakes storyline with the release of Episode 6, now available on the official Sonic the Hedgehog YouTube channel and podcast platforms.
In this latest installment, the Chaotix Detective Agency finally tracks down the secret lair of Dr. Eggman himself. But infiltrating the base is only the beginning of their problems. Waiting for them inside is Eggman’s AI daughter, Sage, and she’s far from pleased to see unexpected visitors.
With tensions rising and the investigation reaching a critical turning point, Episode 6 of The Chaotix Casefiles pushes the mystery into dangerous new territory. Fans won’t want to miss this explosive chapter as the team faces one of their biggest threats yet.
After a series-first yearlong circuit of tournaments around the globe, the VIRTUA FIGHTER Open Championship series concludes on Sunday, March 1 with the Global Finals! The stakes are high for competitors: first place will receive a $100,000 cash prize.
Ten of the finest Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O World Stage players will meet in Japan for the final showdown, including top Japanese competitors Akani Shiwapo, Tonchan and Isabashi Zangief, as well as North American and European contenders GentlemanThief, HIMA and NERO.
The Global Finals begin with the final playoff stage of the top 4 competitors starting at 12:20 am PST on March 1. The full tournament will be livestreamed via the Virtua Fighter YouTube channel.
Today, SEGA officially released Tangle & Whisper as playable racers for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds! Players can now race around the track as everyone’s fan-favorite duo from the popular IDW comic series!
The free Tangle & Whisper Content Drop includes the following:
Players who own either the Standard (physical or digital) or Digital Deluxe versions of the game will automatically receive the free Tangle & Whisper Content Drop. Please ensure that the game is updated to the latest version for the content to be downloaded properly.
Sonic Presents: The Chaotix Files continues its unfolding mystery with the release of Episode 5, now available on the official Sonic the Hedgehog YouTube channel and major podcast platforms.
In this latest chapter, things quite literally fall out of the sky as the Chaotix Copter crash-lands in a mysterious meadow, leaving Vector the Crocodile, Espio the Chameleon, and Charmy Bee stranded and searching for answers. Just when the team begins to regroup, a mysterious light barrels toward them at high speed—raising more questions than ever. But the real shock comes moments later: could that incoming figure really be Gemerl?
With the investigation spiraling into unexpected territory, Episode 5 of The Chaotix Casefiles delivers another cliffhanger fans won’t want to miss.
A brand-new playable demo of Panzer Dragoon Zwei: Remake is now available as part of Steam Next Fest! In this hands-on preview, you get to experience the second stage of the game and try out two distinct Dragon evolution forms featuring alongside updated visuals, refined gameplay, and enhanced atmosphere of this legendary rail shooter!
Panzer Dragoon Zwei: Remake is a refreshed edition of the second entry in the legendary rail shooter series, taking you into a unique world where ancient ruins, imperial power, and mysterious creatures shape the fate of an entire continent. Step into the role of Jean Jacque Lundi, a young rider who, together with his extraordinary companion – a dragon named Lagi – embarks on a dangerous journey filled with battles, discoveries, and the secrets of ancient civilizations.
The gameplay remains a classic on-rail shooter – fast-paced combat where you strike down enemies with both Lundi’s gun and Lagi’s devastating lasers. With the Berserk Attack at your disposal, even the toughest encounters may turn in your favor.
Panzer Dragoon Zwei: Remake will be available for Nintendo Switch, Steam, GOG, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S with a release date to be announced for $24.99.
Step into the ring as the open beta for Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage will go live later tonight on Nintendo Switch 2! Players can jump in and experience a first look at the legendary 3D fighter’s debut on a Nintendo platform. Check out the latest trailer of the open beta here.
The open beta will run from 7 pm PST / 10pm EST on February 18 through 6:59 pm PST / 9:59 pm EST on February 23 and will be used to test network servers and cross-play performance with other available platforms (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam). Players can download the beta directly from the Nintendo eShop, and they will need an active Nintendo Switch Online subscription in order to participate. Players on Nintendo Switch™ 2 will also be able to join the existing online environment as Steam / PS5 / Xbox Series X|S owners.
Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O World Stage will launch for Nintendo Switch 2 on March 26. Physical and digital pre-orders are now live, featuring the 30th Anniversary Edition (available both physically and digitally), featuring the base game, various DLC packs, a soundtrack collection, and pre-production artwork.