All the big video games releasing this week – quick links
Deer & Boy – 23 June
Games Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch
‘Deer & Boy is a narrative cinematic adventure that tells a silent story through stunning visuals and evocative music. With no dialogue to distract, every moment speaks directly to the heart, making it accessible to players of all ages and backgrounds.
‘A runaway boy meets a fragile fawn. Experience their silent bond through stunning visuals and music in this poetic cinematic adventure that speaks directly to the heart. Your companion grows from vulnerable fawn to majestic deer, changing how you play together. Protect your fragile friend early on, then work as equals with evolving abilities.’
Devil May Cry 5: Devil Hunter Edition – 23 June
Games Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
‘With its signature blend of high-octane action and otherworldly characters, Devil May Cry 5: Devil Hunter Edition harnesses the latest Capcom gaming technology to deliver a graphically groundbreaking action-adventure masterpiece at 60FPS in both TV and Handheld modes.’
After releasing and re-releasing on multiple consoles over a number of years, it’s finally time for Devil May Cry 5 to launch for Nintendo Switch 2. Hopefully this release heralds something bigger in the franchise’s future, but stay tuned for what that might be.
Dead or Alive 6 Last Round – 24 June
Games Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
This upgraded version of Dead or Alive 6 comes with new characters – Nyotengu, Phase 4, Tamaki, Momiji and Rachel – alongside new character costumes for Kasumi, Ayane, Marie Rose, Honoka and NiCO. Also included is a new photo mode allowing you to pause the action to take in-game photos (play nice, please) and general updates to ensure the game is smooth and shiny on modern hardware.
Deltarune Chapter 5 – 24 June
Games Platforms:PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2
The long-awaited next chapter in the Deltarune saga officially launches this week on all platforms. For now, developer Toby Fox is staying tight-lipped about what to expect, with very few details about what the chapter entails, and how it follows on from the darker events of Chapter 4.
Here’s the brief, vague description that was released to accompany the initial announcement:
‘In Chapter 4, we saw dark clouds on the horizon… That’s why, let’s not look there for now. Let’s turn around and watch the sun, before it goes down completely. Let’s smile again. Let’s have one more fun adventure, okay?’
Empulse early access – 24 June
Games Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
‘Empulse is a fast-paced 6v6 movement shooter where movement is the weapon. Outmove and outgun your opponents across the post-utopian streets of Freehold, chain wall-runs into grapple swings into mid-air kills, and fight for Crews to control mechs for the ultimate power spike … Grapple into a wall-run, swing into a Holojump, slide into Speed P.A.I.N.T. In Empulse, every move flows into the next.’
Star Fox – 25 June
Games Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
‘Fox McCloud and his wingmen are back in Star Fox, a remake of the Nintendo 64 game Lylat Wars, only on Nintendo Switch 2. Strap in for intense aerial combat as you take the Lylat System back from Dr Andross, one planet at a time!’
ScreenHub: Star Fox 64 is getting a major new remake for Nintendo Switch 2
