Duskbloods Breaks Records, Terranigma Gets Its US Debut, and More

The Duskbloods network test drew more players than Elden Ring Nightreign's equivalent playtest, a striking early signal for FromSoftware's upcoming Switch 2 exclusive — though not everyone came away impressed. Reports from the test flagged lag, stuttering, and PvP that fell short of expectations, leaving the reception decidedly mixed even as the numbers broke records. The game's armored sea creature character Zork has at least captured some hearts, with developers describing his blood-drinking beak in terms that have apparently delighted a corner of the internet.

Thirty-one years after its original release, Terranigma is finally getting its first official North American launch. The cult Super Nintendo RPG will arrive in 2027 and will include a physical PS5 version — a long-overdue homecoming for one of the most celebrated JRPGs never released stateside. Separately, He-Man's PS5 brawler has been pushed to 2027 as well, joining a growing list of titles sliding into that window.

A needle-in-a-haystack game has apparently stolen attention from GTA 6, according to Polygon, which says players are currently obsessed with the premise. How to Fish, another unlikely hit, has added private lobbies, eight-player support, and anti-griefer tools as its Steam co-op audience grows. And a Pokémon-inspired RPG is temporarily free to keep on Steam, though the headlines stop short of naming it.