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Square Enix Says It Has No Announcement Yet on Octopath Traveler 3

The studio says it will wait to pursue a sequel only if it can deliver a clearly ambitious project rather than a rushed follow-up.

The Blood of Dawnwalker Goes Gold and Keeps September 3 Launch

Beast of Reincarnation Preview Shows Tough, Tactical Combat From Game Freak

Zero Parades Draws Strong Early Reviews as PC Launch Nears

Stupid Never Dies Reveals First Gameplay at Future Games Show

Reigns: The Witcher Launches on PC and Mobile for $5.99

Original Witcher Story Lead Finishes 26‑Episode Commentary, Calls Game’s Twist Ending a Mistake

Dispatch Midseason Shifts to Character Drama as Episodes 3–4 Deepen Choices and Strategy

Supergiant Rolls Out Hades 2 Patch 1 Preview With True Ending Enhancements

Dispatch Debuts on PS5 and PC With Two-Episode Premiere, Weekly Pairs to Nov. 12

Hellblade II Enhanced Hits PS5 With 60fps Performance and Dark Rot Permadeath

Baldur’s Gate 3 Players Uncover Ultra-Rare Scenarios Hidden in Game’s Intricate Design