Major game releases from the biggest publishers right now, exclusive titles going multiplatform, and much more. For those who enjoy gaming, March answered many questions—especially when it comes to massive RPGs with high promises.
We've gathered the best (and not-so-best) news that happened in the third month of 2026. Buckle up; we won't go too far, but there's a series of events to recap.
March 2026 News Roundup
Crimson Desert Didn't Live Up to the Hype
Some updates even brought back what was expected from Crimson Desert, but its launch fell short. The PC version didn't have as many performance issues, but on consoles it was quite a setback—especially on the base PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.
With mixed reviews regarding organization and narrative, Crimson Desert stood out for bringing many gameplay mechanics. However, in practice, they felt a bit scattered. As the developers themselves mentioned, this project was intended to be an MMO, and the narrative—considered shallow—only came into question when the title was already in an "advanced" stage of production. Did you play it?
Pokémon Pokopia Is a Hit
Exclusive to the Switch 2, Pokémon Pokopia arrives with a story about a Ditto in a world where humans no longer exist. It takes care of the monsters in this universe and can take on various forms. The stories and the Minecraft-like building freedom made it one of the most praised titles of the month.
Marathon Shows Sony MAY Have Gotten GaaS Right
At last, PlayStation and Bungie delivered Marathon, the extraction shooter that might break Sony's GaaS (games as a service) curse. After the failure of Concord and other projects like God of War and The Last of Us Factions being shelved, the Destiny developer showed its ability to create great worlds.
The gameplay is captivating for those who enjoy first-person shooters. The PvPvE mix also stood out. However, even with high interest from many fans on social media, the experience isn't very inviting for newcomers to the genre.
PlayStation 5 Price Increased
The shortage of RAM in the market is finally taking its toll on the electronics world. Sony announced that the prices of the PS5, PS5 Pro, PS Portal, and other devices will increase globally. The new prices are $599.99 for the digital version, $649.99 for the base version, and $899.99 for PlayStation 5 Pro.
Nintendo "Lowers" Its Game Prices
While the Nintendo Switch 2 could suffer at any moment from the same price hike effect as the PS5, the Japanese giant came out with something new. Digital games will be cheaper than physical ones after the next Yoshi game is released. The justification revolves around "different production costs," the publisher explained in an official statement.
Death Stranding 2 Is on PC
A Sony third-party title for the PS5, Death Stranding 2 jumps the fence and arrives on computers amid rumors about PlayStation PC being abandoned. With that, the title's sales reached nearly 2 million—1.5 million of them sold on the PS5 itself.
Starfield Announced for PS5
Bethesda, after much speculation, confirmed the Starfield port for PS5. Players got two brand-new DLCs when the Xbox title showed up on Sony's console, with developers promising a high-performance experience.
Saros Previews Are Out!
Saros, the evolution of Returnal and the next PS5 exclusive on the radar, had its first previews released by the specialized press. According to feedback, there's a potential GOTY candidate being prepared for release in April. Rather than bullet hell, Housemarque describes it as a "bullet ballet."
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Remake (Finally) Is Official!
Another rumor that had been lingering long enough in the gaming industry involved the Assassin's Creed Black Flag remake. Now, under the name Resynced, the re-release is official and is being prepared by Ubisoft—quite busy with other projects like the AC series on Netflix.
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