Netflix’s ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Launches in ‘Fortnite’ (Gaming News Roundup)
Netflix’s “KPop Demon Hunters” is launching a collaboration with Epic Games’ “Fortnite” that will include characters from the smash-hit streaming film and the ability for fans to create their own games based on the IP.
Per Epic, “Fans can team up with HUNTR/X to protect the Honmoon from the endless waves of faceless demons, in the new Demon Rush Mode – live between October 2 to November 1. All while channeling their inner Rumi, Mira, and Zoey with outfits and accessories (spicy ramyeon included, of course).”
Additionally, beginning Oct. 2, “Fortnite” creators will be able to build and publish their own games using official “KPop Demon Hunters”-inspired assets licensed from Netflix.
Watch the trailer for the “KPop Demon Hunters” collaboration in “Fortnite” below.
See more gaming news from this week in the roundup below.
“Cairn,” the survival climbing game from indie developers The Game Bakers, has been delayed to Q1, 2026. The much-anticipated game was initially meant to release before the end of the year.
Though the game is content complete, the additional time will be spent focusing optimization, debug, and polish for distinctive gameplay.
The Game Bakers’ creative director Emeric Thoa explains, “We have been running a lot of playtests, and the feedback from players is that we have something truly special with ‘Cairn.’ We also see all the improvements we can still do to make the experience unforgettable. After 5 years of work, it makes no sense to rush it, we want to be proud of the game we launch.”
The game will release on PS5 and PC early next year. An exact release date has not yet been announced.
MG Studio, the Lego Group, and Fictions have launched “Lego Party!,” a multiplayer party game from the world of Lego. The game is available on Steam for PC, Xbox Series XS, Xbox One, PS5, PS4 and Nintendo Switch.
Up to four people can play “Lego Party!” at once, competing alongside and against each other in over sixty minigames and challenge zones to collect the most golden bricks and become the champion. The game features iconic sets from Lego Pirates, Lego Space, Lego Ninjago and more.
Players can customize their own minifigures and those who preordered the Retail Edition, available at participating Switch, PS5 and Xbox XS retailers, will receive five unique minifigures.
Nex has unveiled the launch of “NHL Puck Rush,” the first-ever sports league title for Nex Playground. To make the console more accessible, Nex Playground will be expanding retail availability into Canada later this month.
In “NHL Puck Rush,” players will have the opportunity to connect with their favorite NHL teams through a dynamic, interactive game that syncs directly with each NHL season. Players can take on the challenge of scoring as many goals as possible in a limited timeframe.
NHL Puck Rush will launch with the below features, with regular programming to be introduced over time, including for tentpole NHL events, allowing for fans to virtually support and compete on behalf of their favorite NHL teams, opportunities to unlock their favorite team’s jerseys, sticks, pucks, mascots, while allowing players to track wins.
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Wolf Haus Games will launch their debut game, “Join Us,” a co-op survival game, in 2026 on PC.
In “Join Us,” players will be able to establish their doomsday cult in America by recruiting followers and designing bizarre belief systems in a fully authored narrative that adapts to player choices, building a compound and defending the faithful from hostile outsiders, stockpiling resources and lay solo or co-op with up to four friends while conquering the game’s open-world environment.
The game can be experienced with up to four-player co-op as you conquer the game’s dynamic open-world environment.
On Wednesday, Ubisoft’s new subsidiary opened for business and revealed its name, Vantage Studios. Led by co-CEOs Christophe Derennes and Charlie Guillemot, Vantage consists of more than 2,300 employees working across some of Ubisoft’s popular “Assassin’s Creed,” “Far Cry” and “Rainbow Six” franchises into a new unit that will “have full autonomy on the creative direction and business plans for the three franchises, while remaining a part of the Ubisoft group.” The subsidiary is partially owned by Ubisoft stakeholder Tencent.
European-based distribution company Piece of Magic Entertainment (POM) has announced plans for live theatrical broadcasts of two upcoming Riot Games esports tournaments: VALORANT Champions and LEAGUE OF LEGENDS World Championship 2025.
On Oct. 5, the VALORANT Champions 2025 Grand Final takes place in Paris and will be broadcast live in select cinema screenings across nine territories by POM. On Nov. 9, the League of Legends World Championship Finals will be broadcast from Chengdu, China and POM is bringing the experience to cinemas across in more than 30 European countries.
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Papaya will host the first ever Solitare World Championships in February 2026 at Miami’s Temple House in South Beach.
The historic solo card game, which Papaya rendered a communal and competitive experience through online and live tournaments, will finally have its world champion as 400 finalists gather in Miami to compete for the crown. The winner will take home $150,000, with total prizes of $300,000 available.
The championship event will be produced by Estars Studios and executive produced by David Lee.
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“Call of Duty: Next” provided a sneak peek of what to expect in the upcoming release of “Call of Duty: Black Ops 7,” launching on Nov. 14.
The annual live stream event allowed attendees to stream the “Black Ops 7” multiplayer and zombies, as well as new “Call of Duty: Warzone” content. Additionally, audiences received a first look at the forthcoming “Call of Duty: Warzone” Haven’s Hollow Resurgence map alongside the all-new Signal Station and remastered Factory POIs appearing in Verdansk, both launching with Season 1.
Following the first look, guests received intel about the 6th anniversary celebration of “Call of Duty: Mobile” as well as the first look at the new DMZ: Recon mode coming to mobile.
The “Call of Duty: Black Ops 7” multiplayer beta kicks off on Oct. 2 across all platforms for those who pre-ordered the game, followed by an open beta on Oct. 5. Players will learn tactics for every map and game mode included in the Beta, explore how in-game progression works and discover which rewards will carry over to the full launch.
The World of Tanks team will crossover with MachineGames’ Wolfenstein video game series starting Oct. 2.
Game players will step into the world of William J. Blazkowicz and his resistance allies in the upcoming “Battle Pass Special Wolfenstein.” The event runs until Oct. 13 and will give tank commanders the chance to receive exclusive Wolfenstein-themed rewards, including authentic franchise characters as crew members, 2D tank styles, a variety of customization elements and the first German Tier VIII double-barreled heavy tank.
Additionally, in-game bundles grant access to resistance heroines Anya Oliwa and Caroline Becker, as well as Frau Engel. Each comes with three perks and unique voiceovers. Upon completing all 40 stages of the Base Rewards Track, commanders will earn an arsenal of Wolfenstein-themed items, including exclusive decals, inscriptions, a 2D style and Blazkowicz as a tank commander.
Wilhelm “Deathshead” Strasse is also available through the Base Progression. Through Chapter Progression, players can recruit Blazkowicz alongside his nemesis, scientist Strasse, both available with zero perks.
Players looking for the full Wolfenstein experience can grab themed bundles and take on special combat missions, unlocking even more rewards that reflect the series’ dark yet unyielding spirit.
“Silent Hill f” has sold one million units worldwide since its launch on Sept. 25.
The amount of units sold reflects digital and physical sales on PlayStation®5, XBOX Series X|S, Steam®, Epic Games and Microsoft Windows as of Sep. 26. The latest installment in the “Silent Hill” franchise blends Japanese horror conventions with beautiful landscapes to create an intense and gripping atmosphere.
The official game description states, “Shimizu Hinako, a high school student struggling under society’s pressure of expectations, wanders through her hometown Ebisugaoka until a mysterious fog develops and covers the town. On her journey, Hinako must face horrific creatures, uncover mysteries and confront traumatic decisions that will influence her fate.”
Players can now play as Metalhead, the newest DLC character for “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate.”
As the sixth hero on the roster, Metalhead introduces an all-new long-range playstyle, set to be equipped with a laser cannon, contact-triggered landmines and tactical abilities designed to do major damage from a distance.
Fans can enjoy the upgrades coming to “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate’s” largest free update, which includes arcade mode, three new biomes, and over 100 audio, visual and performance improvements across the game.
Per Epic, “Fans can team up with HUNTR/X to protect the Honmoon from the endless waves of faceless demons, in the new Demon Rush Mode – live between October 2 to November 1. All while channeling their inner Rumi, Mira, and Zoey with outfits and accessories (spicy ramyeon included, of course).”
Additionally, beginning Oct. 2, “Fortnite” creators will be able to build and publish their own games using official “KPop Demon Hunters”-inspired assets licensed from Netflix.
Watch the trailer for the “KPop Demon Hunters” collaboration in “Fortnite” below.
See more gaming news from this week in the roundup below.
“Cairn,” the survival climbing game from indie developers The Game Bakers, has been delayed to Q1, 2026. The much-anticipated game was initially meant to release before the end of the year.
Though the game is content complete, the additional time will be spent focusing optimization, debug, and polish for distinctive gameplay.
The Game Bakers’ creative director Emeric Thoa explains, “We have been running a lot of playtests, and the feedback from players is that we have something truly special with ‘Cairn.’ We also see all the improvements we can still do to make the experience unforgettable. After 5 years of work, it makes no sense to rush it, we want to be proud of the game we launch.”
The game will release on PS5 and PC early next year. An exact release date has not yet been announced.
MG Studio, the Lego Group, and Fictions have launched “Lego Party!,” a multiplayer party game from the world of Lego. The game is available on Steam for PC, Xbox Series XS, Xbox One, PS5, PS4 and Nintendo Switch.
Up to four people can play “Lego Party!” at once, competing alongside and against each other in over sixty minigames and challenge zones to collect the most golden bricks and become the champion. The game features iconic sets from Lego Pirates, Lego Space, Lego Ninjago and more.
Players can customize their own minifigures and those who preordered the Retail Edition, available at participating Switch, PS5 and Xbox XS retailers, will receive five unique minifigures.
Nex has unveiled the launch of “NHL Puck Rush,” the first-ever sports league title for Nex Playground. To make the console more accessible, Nex Playground will be expanding retail availability into Canada later this month.
In “NHL Puck Rush,” players will have the opportunity to connect with their favorite NHL teams through a dynamic, interactive game that syncs directly with each NHL season. Players can take on the challenge of scoring as many goals as possible in a limited timeframe.
NHL Puck Rush will launch with the below features, with regular programming to be introduced over time, including for tentpole NHL events, allowing for fans to virtually support and compete on behalf of their favorite NHL teams, opportunities to unlock their favorite team’s jerseys, sticks, pucks, mascots, while allowing players to track wins.
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Wolf Haus Games will launch their debut game, “Join Us,” a co-op survival game, in 2026 on PC.
In “Join Us,” players will be able to establish their doomsday cult in America by recruiting followers and designing bizarre belief systems in a fully authored narrative that adapts to player choices, building a compound and defending the faithful from hostile outsiders, stockpiling resources and lay solo or co-op with up to four friends while conquering the game’s open-world environment.
The game can be experienced with up to four-player co-op as you conquer the game’s dynamic open-world environment.
On Wednesday, Ubisoft’s new subsidiary opened for business and revealed its name, Vantage Studios. Led by co-CEOs Christophe Derennes and Charlie Guillemot, Vantage consists of more than 2,300 employees working across some of Ubisoft’s popular “Assassin’s Creed,” “Far Cry” and “Rainbow Six” franchises into a new unit that will “have full autonomy on the creative direction and business plans for the three franchises, while remaining a part of the Ubisoft group.” The subsidiary is partially owned by Ubisoft stakeholder Tencent.
European-based distribution company Piece of Magic Entertainment (POM) has announced plans for live theatrical broadcasts of two upcoming Riot Games esports tournaments: VALORANT Champions and LEAGUE OF LEGENDS World Championship 2025.
On Oct. 5, the VALORANT Champions 2025 Grand Final takes place in Paris and will be broadcast live in select cinema screenings across nine territories by POM. On Nov. 9, the League of Legends World Championship Finals will be broadcast from Chengdu, China and POM is bringing the experience to cinemas across in more than 30 European countries.
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Papaya will host the first ever Solitare World Championships in February 2026 at Miami’s Temple House in South Beach.
The historic solo card game, which Papaya rendered a communal and competitive experience through online and live tournaments, will finally have its world champion as 400 finalists gather in Miami to compete for the crown. The winner will take home $150,000, with total prizes of $300,000 available.
The championship event will be produced by Estars Studios and executive produced by David Lee.
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“Call of Duty: Next” provided a sneak peek of what to expect in the upcoming release of “Call of Duty: Black Ops 7,” launching on Nov. 14.
The annual live stream event allowed attendees to stream the “Black Ops 7” multiplayer and zombies, as well as new “Call of Duty: Warzone” content. Additionally, audiences received a first look at the forthcoming “Call of Duty: Warzone” Haven’s Hollow Resurgence map alongside the all-new Signal Station and remastered Factory POIs appearing in Verdansk, both launching with Season 1.
Following the first look, guests received intel about the 6th anniversary celebration of “Call of Duty: Mobile” as well as the first look at the new DMZ: Recon mode coming to mobile.
The “Call of Duty: Black Ops 7” multiplayer beta kicks off on Oct. 2 across all platforms for those who pre-ordered the game, followed by an open beta on Oct. 5. Players will learn tactics for every map and game mode included in the Beta, explore how in-game progression works and discover which rewards will carry over to the full launch.
The World of Tanks team will crossover with MachineGames’ Wolfenstein video game series starting Oct. 2.
Game players will step into the world of William J. Blazkowicz and his resistance allies in the upcoming “Battle Pass Special Wolfenstein.” The event runs until Oct. 13 and will give tank commanders the chance to receive exclusive Wolfenstein-themed rewards, including authentic franchise characters as crew members, 2D tank styles, a variety of customization elements and the first German Tier VIII double-barreled heavy tank.
Additionally, in-game bundles grant access to resistance heroines Anya Oliwa and Caroline Becker, as well as Frau Engel. Each comes with three perks and unique voiceovers. Upon completing all 40 stages of the Base Rewards Track, commanders will earn an arsenal of Wolfenstein-themed items, including exclusive decals, inscriptions, a 2D style and Blazkowicz as a tank commander.
Wilhelm “Deathshead” Strasse is also available through the Base Progression. Through Chapter Progression, players can recruit Blazkowicz alongside his nemesis, scientist Strasse, both available with zero perks.
Players looking for the full Wolfenstein experience can grab themed bundles and take on special combat missions, unlocking even more rewards that reflect the series’ dark yet unyielding spirit.
“Silent Hill f” has sold one million units worldwide since its launch on Sept. 25.
The amount of units sold reflects digital and physical sales on PlayStation®5, XBOX Series X|S, Steam®, Epic Games and Microsoft Windows as of Sep. 26. The latest installment in the “Silent Hill” franchise blends Japanese horror conventions with beautiful landscapes to create an intense and gripping atmosphere.
The official game description states, “Shimizu Hinako, a high school student struggling under society’s pressure of expectations, wanders through her hometown Ebisugaoka until a mysterious fog develops and covers the town. On her journey, Hinako must face horrific creatures, uncover mysteries and confront traumatic decisions that will influence her fate.”
Players can now play as Metalhead, the newest DLC character for “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate.”
As the sixth hero on the roster, Metalhead introduces an all-new long-range playstyle, set to be equipped with a laser cannon, contact-triggered landmines and tactical abilities designed to do major damage from a distance.
Fans can enjoy the upgrades coming to “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate’s” largest free update, which includes arcade mode, three new biomes, and over 100 audio, visual and performance improvements across the game.