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Sony has rolled out PS5 system software update version 26.01-12.60.00 on January 28, 2026, introducing optional message read receipts and direct access to friends' games from the Welcome Hub. The update also enhances system performance and message usability. These changes aim to improve social interactions on the console.
DualShockers has released a summary of all new games coming to PS5 and PS4 on the PlayStation Network from February 2nd to 8th. The list covers titles available this week for both consoles.
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Team Ninja's Nioh 3 is set to release on February 6, 2026, as a PlayStation 5 console exclusive for the first six months. The game will also launch on PC simultaneously, with potential availability on other consoles like Xbox afterward. A recent trailer highlighted these details alongside the game's technical features for PS5.
Xbox has confirmed that the long-awaited Fable reboot from Playground Games will launch in fall 2026 on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, PC, and Game Pass. The announcement, made during the Xbox Developer Direct on January 22, 2026, highlights a subjective morality system without character appearance changes, drawing mixed reactions from fans. This marks the series' return after Lionhead Studios' closure in 2016.
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Ubisoft has announced free updates to bring several older Far Cry titles up to 60 frames per second on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. These patches, set to release on January 21, target Far Cry 3 Classic, Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon Classic Edition, and Far Cry Primal. The moves continue the publisher's efforts to enhance its back catalog for modern hardware.
Microsoft has announced a permanent price drop for its action RPG Avowed, reducing the cost to $50 across platforms just before its PS5 release. The game, developed by Obsidian Entertainment, originally launched on Xbox and PC in February 2025. The PS5 version will arrive next month alongside an anniversary update featuring new content.
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The first PlayStation 5 exclusive of 2026, Code Violet, has arrived amid disappointing early reviews. Critics have highlighted a variety of issues with the game, leading to an overall negative reception.
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