Kingdom Hearts 4 gets full D23 reveal, Switch 2 confirmed, delay ruled out

Kingdom Hearts 4 dominated D23 with an extended trailer that gave the clearest look yet at Square Enix's long-awaited sequel, confirming a late 2027 launch window across platforms including Nintendo Switch 2. Developers also moved to kill off delay speculation directly, stating on record that a slip past that window is "100%" not happening.

Slay the Spire 2 update cadence is slowing, though the team says it's to make room for new modes, an alternate Act 2, and a new character. STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl has its substantial 2.0 update arriving next week, bringing functional fog and a suite of A-Life improvements. And TCG Card Shop Simulator has a firm date — September 15 — across PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC, following a wave of knockoffs that had cluttered storefronts ahead of the real release.

Ron Gilbert discussed the unconventional path he took to fund Thimbleweed Park 2, citing frustrations with modern publishing deals. Simpsons creator Matt Groening appeared to let slip that The Simpsons: Hit & Run is coming back. Xbox Game Pass is adding four new games in September, and Rainbow Six Siege revealed the operator headlining its next season.