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Assassin’s Creed Mirage, Nexus, Codename Jade showcased

Assassin’s Creed expands into new territories

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Ubisoft Forward revealed more details on the three upcoming games under the Assassin’s Creed brand, which gives players a closer look into the franchise’s expansion into new territories and immersive gameplay experiences across all gaming platforms.

Assassin’s Creed Mirage

Assassin’s Creed Mirage features a condensed action-adventure experience with a modern take on the parkour, stealth, and assassinations gameplay elements. That makes it a fitting tribute to the Assassin’s Creed franchise.

Two trailers were released during the conference:

One focusing on the immersive gameplay experience.

And another on the title’s story.

 

The game follows the story of Basim and his journey from street thief to master assassin as players fight against the Order of the Ancients.

It also takes players to ninth-century Baghdad — its golden age — and learn historical information via the “History of Baghdad” feature.

Assassin’s Creed Mirage releases on October 12 on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Amazon Luna, and PC via Ubisoft and Epic Games.

Assassin’s Creed Nexus VR

Set to release in late 2023, Assassin’s Creed Nexus VR is the first AAA VR title of the franchise, allowing fans to play legendary master assassins like Ezio Auditore da Firenze, Kassandra, and Connor, and physically perform their actions through a full-fledged game with an original story built for VR.

Players will have to sabotage Abstergo’s plan of manipulating people’s beliefs after retrieving powerful lost artifacts. They will use real-world motions to fight with their blade, axe, and bow in combat against a variety of enemies.

They will be taken to historical cities like Venice, Athens, and Colonial Boston too, in an immersive way which includes 360-degree navigation which will allow them to climb and parkour freely.

The game will be available on the Meta Quest platform (Meta Quest 2, Meta Quest 3, and Meta Quest Pro).

Assassin’s Creed Codename Jade

Lastly, Assassin’s Creed Codename Jade will take players even farther into the past with its 3rd century BC setting, where the unprecedented era of trade and cultural exchange between East and West is just beginning.

The open world RPG allows fans to climb through cities and parkour from roof to roof in ancient China. Targets can be executed via multiple ways in exciting combat.

The objective is to defend against the hidden dangers of the Xiongnu and work to dismantle their conspiracies. It’s a task that requires great responsibility as one faces new challenges.

It’s available soon on Android and iOS. While waiting for the title’s release, players may already pre-register for the next public beta phase of Assassin’s Creed Codename Jade here.

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Tides of Annihilation opens first public demo at Gamescom 2026

First hands-on

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Tides of Annihilation will make its public playable debut at Gamescom 2026.

Developer Eclipse Glow Games announced that attendees can try an extended demo of the upcoming action-adventure game during the event in Cologne, Germany. Players can find the demo at Hall 6, Booth B-050 inside Koelnmesse.

The studio will also reveal a new trailer during Gamescom Opening Night Live on August 25, before the show floor opens.

Demo offers more exploration and combat

The Gamescom demo gives players a longer look at Tides of Annihilation. It features branching paths that lead to different exploration routes and combat encounters. Players can also explore key locations and experience several of the game’s biggest set pieces.

“Gamescom will be an incredibly important moment for our team since this will be our first global playtest and we’re excited to see how first-time players experience our game,” said Ary Chen, Game Director and Co-CEO of Eclipse Glow Games.

“The team has poured heart, soul, and maybe even a few tears into developing the game over the last few years, and it’s finally our opportunity to share it with players. We’re looking forward to seeing their reaction.”

Members of the press and content creators can also schedule private hands-on sessions with the development team during the event.

Arthurian-inspired adventure

Tides of Annihilation blends fast-paced action with a Neo-Medieval vision of modern London. The story follows Gwendolyn after an Outworld invasion leaves the city in ruins.

Driven by a mission to save her sister, she travels between a shattered London and the mythical realm of Avalon. Along the way, she uncovers the mystery behind her newfound powers. She must also decide the fate of reality itself.

Eclipse Glow Games is developing Tides of Annihilation for PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5.

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Street Fighter 6 adds first Filipino fighter Yasmine to its roster

Eskrima fighter joins battle

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Street Fighter 6 has officially welcomed Yasmine, making history as the first Filipino martial artist to join the franchise’s playable roster. The new character is now available across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2 as part of the game’s Year 4 content.

Yasmine practices Eskrima, having learned the Filipino martial art alongside her older brother under their grandfather’s guidance. She wields Karambit knives in battle and embarks on a journey to find her missing brother.

Players can access Yasmine by purchasing the Year 4 Character Pass or Year 4 Ultimate Pass. Her default outfit features traditional Eskrima-inspired combat attire, while a school uniform serves as her second costume. In combat, she specializes in fast, aggressive attacks that build toward an enhanced Bayani Mode.

Yasmine is the first of four Year 4 fighters, followed by Arjun, Tifa from the Final Fantasy VII Remake series, and Bosch. Her release also arrives alongside battle balance adjustments affecting the entire roster.

Onimusha crossover arrives this week

Capcom also announced a limited-time collaboration between Street Fighter 6 and Onimusha. Running from August 7 to August 31, 2026, the event introduces Oni EX character colors, themed Battle Hub decorations, avatar items, and additional rewards for players who log in during the event.

The update also adds new Avatar Arcade courses, additional ending scenes, a Frame Meter option for Avatar Random Match, and refreshed Master ACT rewards.

Philippine launch event set for August 9

Capcom will celebrate Yasmine’s debut with an official Philippine community launch event on Sunday, August 9, at Salud! by Primera Bar & Restaurant in Palanan, Makati. The event runs from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM and features a double-elimination tournament, gameplay showcases, giveaways, and community activities.

Attendees can also receive limited-edition Yasmine merchandise, including event T-shirts, lanyards, and collectible keychains while supplies last. Special guests and cosplayers are also scheduled to appear. Admission will be on a first-come, first-served basis and is subject to venue capacity.

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Gangstar Mirage City launches on August 20 with SEA localization

Join a faction now for a chance to win rewards

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Gangstar Mirage City is set for a full regional launch on August 20, with localization for the Southeast Asia region.

Published by Level Infinite, the free-to-play multiplayer, urban, open-world action game is available for download on iOS and Android.

The full regional release features an expanded open world, a new PvP Arena mode, and local languages.

In Gangstar Mirage City, players can team up for up to 4-man co-op heists, drive powerful vehicles, customize their arsenal, build an empire, and fight for control of Rooklyn City.

Players can register on gangstarmiragecity.com for in-game rewards.

In Southeast Asia, players can also register as a member of their respective local faction and get an exclusive in-game Avatar to represent their loyalty:

  • Philippines: Manila Brigade
  • Indonesia: War Kanda
  • Malaysia: Taiko Tedung
  • Thailand: SIAM APEX

Factions will be ranked based on how many players join and support them. The winning faction will enable all members to get 300 Diamonds, sent directly to their accounts.

Meanwhile, all players, including those who already began their journey in Rooklyn City with the soft launch last July, are invited to join the Global Vault Heist.

Reaching the final Registration Milestone will unlock the Full Tilt Vehicle Pack. These are the rewards up for grabs per milestone:

  • 5 million players: 100 Diamonds
  • 10 million players: 200 Diamonds
  • 20 million players: Vehicle Upgrade Vouchers x5
  • 30 million players: Full Tilt Vehicle Pack

All Global Vault Heist and Faction rewards can be claimed via the in-game mail system on August 20.

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