Exodus positions itself as a "true sci-fi" epic with a 2027 target. In Polygon's narrative-focused preview describing who the game is written by and why it's aimed at serious sci-fi fans, the emphasis isn't just on lasers and starships—it's on the kind of worldbuilding that wants you to think, not merely react. That tone matches the marketing beat from IGN's official Exodus gameplay trailer shown around The Game Awards 2025, which frames the project as cinematic and ambitious rather than a quick "coming soon" drop. If you're tracking release windows, the key detail is simple: the game is set to launch in 2027, with a specific release date still to come.
Exodus earns attention by treating sci-fi like a genre with teeth, not wallpaper. When a preview leans into authorship and theme the way Polygon does, it usually means the studio wants the writing to be a selling point—so expect the eventual marketing cycle to spotlight narrative hooks, factions, and big-choice consequences. If you want to stay ahead of the crowd, the practical move is to wishlist Exodus on your platform of choice (Steam/console store wishlists trigger notifications when pre-orders, release dates, or demos go live) and to keep an eye on major showcase beats where release dates tend to land—especially events like The Game Awards-style reveals that the trailer is already tied to.
Forza Horizon 6 shifts the festival to Tokyo and Mount Fuji in a 2026 release window. In VGC's preview breaking down the setting details and why this entry could be "the best yet", the hook is clear: the series' signature open-road spectacle is being rebuilt around dense city driving and iconic landscape routes. That direction is reinforced by the official Forza Horizon 6 teaser released under the Forza banner around Tokyo Game Show 2025, which leans into the "new place, new vibe" promise the franchise lives or dies on. For search-and-discovery terms, you'll want to remember the essentials: Tokyo setting, Mount Fuji, and release year 2026.
Forza Horizon 6 also signals a big change: Xbox exclusivity won't be the long-term story anymore. VGC frames it as an "end of an era" moment, with the game described as a timed exclusive before it eventually arrives on PlayStation—a shift that matters if you plan where to buy, where your friends list lives, and where your photo-mode collection ends up. If you're the type who downloads on day one, the clean approach is to enable automatic updates and preload when available: on Xbox and PC (Microsoft Store), set your console/app to keep games updated; on PlayStation, turn on auto-download for updates and check for a "preload" button once pre-orders open. Until an exact date is announced, the smartest "download instruction" is simply to wishlist/follow the game on your store platform so the moment a preload or early-access window appears, you get a push notification instead of hearing it secondhand.
Yakuza Kiwami 3 launches on February 12, 2026 with the brand-new Dark Ties DLC. Unlike the other stories, this one isn't a window—it's a calendar date, and it's attached to a clear pitch: Yakuza Kiwami 3 is a remake of Yakuza 3, while Dark Ties adds fresh context rather than simply re-selling old content. The announcement is backed by SEGA's "Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties DIRECT" video presentation and amplified via RGG Studio's post on X confirming the news. Platform-wise, it's also wide: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Yakuza Kiwami 3 becomes easiest to handle when you treat it like a launch-day checklist. If you want the smoothest install, the steps are straightforward: search Yakuza Kiwami 3 in the PlayStation Store / Microsoft Store / Steam / Nintendo eShop, hit Wishlist or Pre-order when available, and then use the store page to start the preload as soon as it unlocks (preloads usually appear a day or two before release, depending on platform policy). On launch day—12 Feb 2026—you'll typically either see the game auto-unlock at midnight local time or at a global release time listed on the store page; if it doesn't, use "Check for update" (console) or "Verify integrity of game files" (Steam) to force the final unlock patch. And because Dark Ties is a DLC, make sure it's actually installed: on PlayStation and Xbox, DLC often appears as a separate add-on toggle; on Steam, it shows under the game's DLC list—easy to miss if you assume it's bundled automatically.
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