The new Fortnite Pirate Shop Token lets lucky players claim all Item Shop cosmetics for free. Better yet, the reward includes two separate 14-day periods to grab free items. Here is how to find a Pirate Shop Token in Fortnite and how Pirate Shop access works.

Fortnite Pirate Shop Token Explained

In Fortnite Treasure Hunters, the Pirate Shop Token is a extremely rare reward you can get by opening Chests in Battle Royale that gives you the entire item shop for free. If you are doing a double take at that sentence, you are not reading it wrong. In fact, the new feature is even crazier than it sounds.

Finding a Fortnite Pirate Shop Token gives you the shop free for 14-days upon activation in 2026 and another 14-days in 2027. That means four weeks total where you can log in, check the Item Shop, and claim every item in it for free.

Depending on what appears in the shop during those periods, lucky players could walk away with thousands of dollars worth of cosmetics without spending a single cent.

Where to Find a Fortnite Pirate Shop Token

You can get a Fortnite Pirate Shop Token by opening Chests in Battle Royale during the Treasure Hunters mini season. However, receiving Pirate Shop access comes down to luck, as it has an extremely slim chance of appearing.

Here is how to get it:

1. Play Battle Royale mode: Jump into a match during Fortnite Treasure Hunters.
2. Open Chests: Opening a Chest can trigger a free reward for your squad. Most rewards will be Gizmos, but cosmetics and Pirate Shop access are also possible.
3. Get lucky with Pirate Shop access: If your squad finds a Fortnite Pirate Shop Token, every player in your party also receives the rare item.

So, if you are playing with friends, only one of you needs to open the winning Chest for the whole squad to benefit.

How to Activate the Fortnite Pirate Shop Token

Once you have earned Pirate Shop access, you can activate it through the Item Shop. Here is what to do:

1. Return to the Fortnite lobby and open the Item Shop.
2. Select “Plunder the Item Shop” to view your Pirate Shop access.
3. Choose “Activate Now” when you are ready to begin your 14-day period.
4. Visit the shop during that period to claim eligible cosmetics for free.

Your two weeks begin when you activate access. That means you can wait for items you want before starting your 2026 period, rather than using it immediately.

However, the reward does not automatically give you everything that will release that year. You still need to check the Item Shop and claim items while they are available during your active period.

What Does Fortnite Pirate Shop Access Include?

Pirate Shop access lets you claim all Item Shop cosmetics for free during one chosen two-week period in 2026 and another in 2027. However, there are a few restrictions:

• No gifting: You cannot use Pirate Shop access to send free items to other players.
• Sidekick limits: You can only claim one copy of each eligible Sidekick.
• No real-money Packs: Packs sold for cash are excluded.

For One Piece fans, this could be a pretty incredible reward. If you activate Pirate Shop access while the collaboration’s cosmetics are available, you can claim all One Piece Fortnite skins for free without spending your V-Bucks. Just make sure the skins you want are actually in the shop before starting your two weeks!

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Epic Games has added 33 new Fortnite Sprites in the Treasure Hunters update, including Fortune and Cursed variants. Here are all the Fortnite Treasure Hunters Sprites added in the November 1 patch, their powers, and how to find them.

All Fortnite Treasure Hunters Sprites

Fortnite Treasure Hunters has added 33 new Sprites to the battle royale in the November 1 update. The collection includes 11 base Sprites, each with its own Fortune and Cursed variants.

The new lineup of Sprites includes Halfpeel’d, Barry O’Fish, Lil’ Flacko, and plenty of other pirate-themed characters. For your convenience, here is the full list of Fortnite Treasure Hunters Sprites:

Fortnite Treasure Hunters Sprites List

• Halfpeel’d Sprite
• Fortune Halfpeel’d Sprite
• Cursed Halfpeel’d Sprite
• Re-Pete Sprite
• Fortune Re-Pete Sprite
• Cursed Re-Pete Sprite
• Barry O’Fish Sprite
• Fortune Barry O’Fish Sprite
• Cursed Barry O’Fish Sprite
• Exmarks Sprite
• Fortune Exmarks Sprite
• Cursed Exmarks Sprite
• Plundarrgh Sprite
• Fortune Plundarrgh Sprite
• Cursed Plundarrgh Sprite
• Chester Sprite
• Fortune Chester Sprite
• Cursed Chester Sprite
• Wayfinder Sprite
• Fortune Wayfinder Sprite
• Cursed Wayfinder Sprite
• Kelper Sprite
• Fortune Kelper Sprite
• Cursed Kelper Sprite
• Lil’ Squibbly Sprite
• Fortune Lil’ Squibbly Sprite
• Cursed Lil’ Squibbly Sprite
• Lil’ Flacko Sprite
• Fortune Lil’ Flacko Sprite
• Cursed Lil’ Flacko Sprite
• Sweet Dreams Sprite
• Fortune Sweet Dreams Sprite
• Cursed Sweet Dreams Sprite

All Fortnite Treasure Hunters Sprite Powers

Each of the 11 base Fortnite Treasure Hunters Sprites has its own power. Some help you find treasure, while others give you faster reloads, healing, or a way to knock back opponents.

Several abilities also improve as you level up your Sprite. Here is what each base Sprite does:

Sprite	Power
Halfpeel’d Sprite	Marks elims on the map, with detection range increasing at each level.
Re-Pete Sprite	Speeds up reloads and gives you a chance to receive ammo back.
Barry O’Fish Sprite	Reduces stamina use while sprinting in water. Grants the Slap effect at max level.
Exmarks Sprite	Reveals nearby Treasure Maps and Wanted Posters. Spawns a Treasure Map at max level.
Plundarrgh Sprite	Opening Chests boosts your pickaxe and movement speed.
Chester Sprite	Gives Chests a chance to drop extra loot and prevents fall damage.
Wayfinder Sprite	Reveals nearby Sprites and grants extra loot from Buried Chests.
Kelper Sprite	Gradually restores health while you are in water, with stronger healing at higher levels.
Lil’ Squibbly Sprite	Jumping into fishing holes lets you catch fish and obtain bonus loot.
Lil’ Flacko Sprite	Creates a small shockwave when you land, knocking back opponents.
Sweet Dreams Sprite	Grants a random item each time it levels up, with a burst of Mythic loot at max level.

Fortnite Treasure Hunters Sprite Variant Powers

Fortune and Cursed Sprites also have their own effects. Fortune Sprites help you locate nearby Chests, while Cursed Sprites improve your chances of finding rare variants. However, that second power comes with a catch, as water will damage you.

A Gold Sprite variant is also scheduled to arrive on November 12, according to Epic Games. Here are the effects for each variant:

Sprite Variant	Power	Availability
Fortune Sprite	Reveals nearby Chests.	November 1
Cursed Sprite	Increases your chances of finding rare Sprite variants, but causes water to damage you.	November 1
Gold Sprite	Grants bonus XP for eliminating opponents.	November 12

The 33-Sprite list above includes the 11 base Sprites and their Fortune and Cursed variants. The upcoming Gold Sprite is listed separately.

How to Find Sprites in Fortnite Treasure Hunters

Fortnite Treasure Hunters has also introduced a new way to find Sprites. Instead of cheat codes, players will now need to track down Wanted Posters around the map.

However, finding a poster is only the first step. You will then have to follow a treasure map and dig up your reward. Here is how to find Fortnite Sprites in the Treasure Hunters mini season:

1. Find a Wanted Poster: Locate a Wanted Poster on a wall and tear it down.
2. Follow the Sprite Treasure Map: The poster turns into a Sprite Treasure Map, which leads you to a buried Sprite Chest.
3. Dig up the Sprite Chest: Head to the marked location and hit the buried chest with your pickaxe to uncover it.
4. Collect your Sprite: Open the chest to obtain the Sprite inside.

Fortnite Sprite Mastery Rewards Return

Even though Fortnite Treasure Hunters only lasts 35 days, Epic Games has brought back Sprite Mastery rewards. Players can master Sprites to earn Lucky Locators, Golden Fireworks, and other Gizmos, with a new page unlocking every week.

You can find the Sprite Mastery rewards under the Treasure tab in the Lobby. The Sprite Mastery Strongbox Back Bling also upgrades as you progress, giving you another reason to keep tracking down the collectibles.

Finally, mastering 40 Sprites unlocks the Navigator’s Nosedive Umbrella. If you want to collect all the rewards during the mini season, you will want to keep an eye out for Wanted Posters as you explore the island.

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The future is uncertain at Electronic Arts after the surprise shuttering of BioWare, but at least one trusted industry insider suggests that Respawn’s third Star Wars Jedi game is still safe from the chopping block.

Jedi Survivor 3 is ‘Far in Development’ According to Schreier

Respawn released Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order all the way back in 2019 to kick off the Cal Kestis storyline. The game was incredibly well-received and ended up getting a popular sequel in 2023.

Although the sequel, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, ended with a major cliffhanger, the third installment in Cal’s story hasn’t been officially revealed quite yet. That said, Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier suggests that work is still progressing and that the game will be announced very soon.

Schreier recently released an in-depth report on why Electronic Arts shut down BioWare that dug into the strategy and finances behind the controversial decision that sent shockwaves through the gaming industry.

After sharing the EA story, Schreier recently a handful of related questions on social media. In response to one question that asked, “What does this mean for the third Star Wars Jedi from Respawn?”, Schreier explained that:

“That’s still coming, should be officially announced soon.”

Another user asked about Star Wars Jedi 3 being far in development and whether it might be seen as internal competition for Battlefront 3. In response to this question, Schreier explained that:

“Jedi 3 is far in development; Battlefront 3 hasn’t even started yet.”

Although Schreier is a very reliable source whose reporting can be trusted, fans should keep in mind that these are not official announcements and plans can always change behind closed doors.

That said, if Schreier’s information is correct, it seems likely that the 2026 Game Awards could be a logical spot for Star Wars Jedi 3 to be officially revealed.

It should be very interesting to see what announcements arrive before the end of the calendar year and whether or not consumers are willing to overlook EA’s closure of BioWare if they are excited enough about a new project coming out of the publisher.

Be sure to check back soon for lots more Star Wars and other gaming news and updates.

The third installment in the Star Wars Jedi series has not officially been revealed yet and has no estimated release window.

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Magic: The Gathering players can now check out every card in the upcoming Star Trek Klingon Fury Commander deck before it officially arrives.

Every Card in the Klingon Fury Commander Deck

Commander fans have four powerful decks to check out when the upcoming Star Trek-themed Magic: The Gathering set arrives. Fans of aggressive strategies and the Mardu color combination may want to take an extra close look at the Klingon Fury option.

The Red-White-Black Klingon Fury preconstructed deck features a powerful lineup of aggro cards to allow players to build up a powerful army in the 100-card multiplayer format.

“Revenge is a dish best served cold, but this deck is full of plenty of spicy surprises! Wield your aggression alongside Worf, Defiant Commander to trigger the battlefront ability word, ensuring you keep the cards flowing and your opponents’ life totals low. Kor, Cause of Vengeance offers an alternative approach, allowing you to sacrifice creatures to empower your onslaught of Klingons and Warriors.”

Here is the full list of every card included in the Klingon Fury product:

Creature

• 1 Worf, Defiant Commander
• 1 Kor, Cause of Vengeance
• 1 Ambassador K’Ehleyr
• 1 Imperial Hullbreachers
• 1 Indelicate Healer
• 1 Korok, Liberated Rage
• 1 Martok, Hero of the Empire
• 1 Blood-Sport Champion
• 1 Kurn, Son of Mogh
• 1 Voq, Torchbearer
• 1 Ferocious Colonist
• 1 Gagh Slinger
• 1 Galvanizing Tenor
• 1 Gnarling Targ
• 1 Grilka, Widowed Warrior
• 1 Kang, Suspicious Captain
• 1 Koloth, Tribble Hunter
• 1 Qo’noS Quartermaster
• 1 Alexander, Ship’s Fool
• 1 Chancellor Gorkon
• 1 Curzon Dax, Bound by Blood
• 1 Combat Celebrant
• 1 Professional Face-Breaker
• 1 Cha’DIch Investigator

Enchantment

• 1 Glory to the Empire!
• 1 Rite of Ascension
• 1 Sins of the Father
• 1 Concerted Effort
• 1 Duelist’s Heritage
• 1 Shared Animosity
• 1 Warleader’s Call

Artifact

• 1 The Beacon of Kahless
• 1 I.K.S. Negh’Var, Imperial Flagship
• 1 K’t’inga-Class Battle Cruiser
• 1 K’Vort-Class Raider
• 1 The Sword of Kahless
• 1 Sword of Light and Shadow
• 1 Arcane Signet
• 1 Herald’s Horn
• 1 Lightning Greaves
• 1 Mind Stone
• 1 Sol Ring
• 1 Talisman of Conviction
• 1 Talisman of Hierarchy
• 1 Talisman of Indulgence

Instant

• 1 Merciful Mandate
• 1 Right of Vengeance
• 1 Path to Exile
• 1 Return to Dust
• 1 Valorous Stance
• 1 Terminate

Sorcery

• 1 The Promise of Kahless
• 1 Own the Day
• 1 Vanquish the Horde
• 1 Painful Truths
• 1 Disrupt Decorum
• 1 World at War
• 1 Pest Control
• 1 Ruinous Ultimatum
• 1 Vindicate
• 1 Night’s Whisper
• 1 Rite of Oblivion

Land

• 1 Battlefield Forge
• 1 Canyon Slough
• 1 Clifftop Retreat
• 1 Dragonskull Summit
• 1 Eclipsed Steppe
• 1 Exotic Orchard
• 1 Foreboding Ruins
• 1 Furycalm Snarl
• 1 Glittering Massif
• 1 Isolated Chapel
• 1 Radiant Summit
• 1 Shineshadow Snarl
• 1 Smoldering Marsh
• 1 Temple of Malice
• 1 Umbral Expanse
• 1 Vault of Champions
• 1 Command Tower
• 1 Evolving Wilds
• 1 Nomad Outpost
• 1 Path of Ancestry
• 1 Rogue’s Passage
• 1 Shattered Landscape
• 1 Terramorphic Expanse
• 5 Mountain
• 5 Plains
• 5 Swamp

That should be just about everything players need to know about the upcoming Klingon Fury deck. Shoppers who aren’t interested in the aggro strategy may want to check out one of the other three Star Trek Commander decks instead.

Be sure to check back soon for lots more Magic: The Gathering news and updates as the Magic: The Gathering | Star Trek release date approaches.

Magic: The Gathering is available now at local game shops and digitally through Magic Arena. The Magic: The Gathering | Star Trek products are scheduled to launch on November 13, 2026.

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When Batman: Arkham Asylum launched in 2009, Day 1 Studios—the developers behind F.3.A.R.—were already working on their own pitch for a video game featuring the Caped Crusader. In Gotham by Gaslight, players would’ve assumed the role of Batman as he pursued the notorious serial killer Jack the Ripper. Based on the one-shot comic book of the same name (which included an intro from Psycho author Robert Bloch), the game was to be set in 19th-century Gotham City. 

Not much is known about the proposed plot beyond that, but in the comic, Jack the Ripper makes his way to Gotham, and Bruce Wayne is framed for his murders. In January 2012, visual artist Julie Farrell revealed that the project was also intended to have a steampunk vibe. The following month, test footage was uploaded online that showed Batman wandering around the foggy, Victorian-era streets of the city and jumping from rooftop to rooftop. Take a look for yourself below.

A Batman Game Set in Victorian Gotham Was Almost Made, and It Looked Incredible

Gotham by Gaslight was reportedly pitched for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 in collaboration with THQ, but they apparently couldn’t secure the Batman rights and shut the project down shortly after the demo was made.

“Everyone that saw it loved it. There was a spark that I hadn’t seen when working on other games,” Joe van den Heuvel, who designed Batman’s cape for the prototype, told Siliconera in 2012. “When it was canned it was soul destroying. It was a big disappointment.”

But although Gotham by Gaslight still hasn’t been adapted into a stand-alone video game, Batman’s outfit from the original comic eventually made its way into Batman: Arkham Origins, Injustice: Gods Among Us, and Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight. Warner Bros. released an animated film inspired by the story in 2018 as well. You can check out the trailer for the movie right here:

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GOG is giving away a free PC game as part of a 72-hour promotion, giving players another chance to expand their libraries without spending anything. This time, the giveaway is A New Beginning: Final Cut. Here is what you need to know about the GOG free pc game 72 hours giveaway.

GOG Free PC Game 72 Hours Giveaway Explained

The latest GOG free PC game giveaway features A New Beginning: Final Cut, a point-and-click adventure from Daedalic Entertainment. The promotion began on October 30 and runs until November 2, so some of that 72-hour window has already passed.

However, there is one major detail worth pointing out: the game is free to keep once you claim it. The 72 hours refers to the giveaway window, so you don’t have to rush through the adventure before the promotion ends. Thankfully, your growing backlog can survive another addition!

For your convenience, here is a quick breakdown of the offer:

Giveaway Detail	Information
Free game	A New Beginning: Final Cut
Store	GOG
Giveaway ends	November 2, 2026
Deadline	6 AM PT / 9 AM ET / 2 PM GMT
Free to keep?	Yes, once claimed during the promotion

GOG’s official store page lists the offer’s deadline as November 2 at 4 PM EET, which converts to the times above. We’ve also created a countdown clock below that shows you when the giveaway ends.

How to Claim the Free PC Game on GOG

To claim A New Beginning: Final Cut, head to its official GOG store page and select “Go to giveaway.” Sign in to your GOG account and follow the giveaway prompts to add it to your library.

Make sure the game appears in your account before the deadline. You can download and play it later, so there’s no need to install it immediately.

What Is A New Beginning: Final Cut?

If you’ve never heard of A New Beginning: Final Cut, it’s a story-focused adventure with a graphic novel art style. The game follows retired bioengineer Bent Svensson, whose quiet life in Norway is interrupted by a woman claiming to have traveled back from the future.

Her name is Fay, and she believes Bent’s energy research could help prevent a climate disaster. Unfortunately, that research is about to fall into the wrong hands. So much for a peaceful retirement!

If you enjoy puzzles and sci-fi stories, this GOG free PC game giveaway could be worth checking out. Just make sure you claim it before November 2, as the original 72-hour promotion is already underway.

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Epic Games has revealed all of the Fortnite One Piece skins release dates in the Treasure Hunters mini season. Here’s when each Fortnite One Piece bundle will be available in the item shop, what’s included in them, and how much they could cost.

One Piece Fortnite Skins Release Dates Explained

It’s official, One Piece is coming to Fortnite on November 1, with the launch of the new Treasure Hunters mini season! However, there is a major catch. The Straw Hats are being split across multiple bundles with different release dates throughout the month. Some One Piece characters are only obtainable in the Fortnite Treasure Hunters Battle Pass.

The first One Piece Fortnite skins release on November 1, with a bundle featuring Luffy, Nami, and Usopp. The trio will be available as soon as server downtime ends and Fortnite Treasure Hunters begins. The new mini season is expected to go live at around 4 AM PT / 7 AM ET, although that timing depends on downtime.

To keep track of when each Fortnite One Piece skin releases, we’ve created a table below showing when all of them come out:

All One Piece Fortnite Skins Release Dates

Skin / Cosmetic	Release Date	Release Time / Availability
Luffy	November 1	After downtime, expected around 4 AM PT / 7 AM ET
Nami	November 1	After downtime, expected around 4 AM PT / 7 AM ET
Usopp	November 1	After downtime, expected around 4 AM PT / 7 AM ET
Nico Robin	November 1	Treasure Hunters Battle Pass
Ace	November 1	Treasure Hunters Battle Pass
Zoro	November 7	4 PM PT / 7 PM ET
Sanji	November 7	4 PM PT / 7 PM ET
Chopper Sidekick	November 7	4 PM PT / 7 PM ET
Buggy	November 13	4 PM PT / 7 PM ET

As you can see, the One Piece Fortnite skins are getting a staggered release throughout the month. The Zoro, Sanji, and Chopper Sidekick bundle arrives on November 7, with Buggy being the final announced outfit to drop on November 13.

All Fortnite One Piece Bundles and Estimated Prices

Thanks to dataminers, we also have a breakdown of what is included in each One Piece Fortnite bundle, including cosmetic items such as pickaxes and back blings. Here is everything coming in the bundles, along with our estimated pricing:

One Piece Bundle – Luffy, Nami, and Usopp

Release date: November 1, after server downtime ends.

• 3 Outfits: Luffy, Nami, and Usopp
• 4 Back Blings
• 4 Pickaxes
• 1 Emote
• 1 Glider
• 1 Guitar

Estimated price: 4,500 V-Bucks

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Straw Hats Bundle – Zoro, Sanji, and Chopper

Release date: November 7 at 4 PM PT / 7 PM ET.

• 2 Outfits: Zoro and Sanji
• 2 Back Blings
• 2 Pickaxes
• 1 Emote
• 1 Chopper Sidekick

Estimated price: 4,000 V-Bucks

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Buggy Bundle

Release date: November 13 at 4 PM PT / 7 PM ET.

• 1 Buggy Outfit
• 1 Back Bling
• 1 Pickaxe

Estimated price: 1,600 V-Bucks

Note: The above prices are our estimates, not confirmed Item Shop prices. We’ll update this guide once the bundles become available and we have the final numbers.

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Regardless, if you want all the One Piece Fortnite skins, expect to pay a lot. Based on our estimates, the three Shop bundles would cost around 10,000 V-Bucks when combined, with the Battle Pass costing extra for Ace and Nico Robin.

Thankfully, the outfits are getting a staggered release across November 2026, giving players a chance to save up for all of the Straw Hats!

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Another Final Fantasy game is now available on Xbox Game Pass, expanding the franchise from the first game to Final Fantasy VI. Players can now also use the monthly subscription service to play Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, one of more than twenty games recently added to the platform. 

Xbox Game Pass updates twice monthly, and this Final Fantasy offering is part of the second round of updates in October. Other major titles included this month are Gears of War: E-Day and the day-one release of Valor Mortis, along with indie horror hit Mouthwashing and The Seance of Blake Manor. The new games arrived on October 29, just in time for players to choose a new game to play after trick-or-treating or watching a spooky movie this Halloween weekend. 

Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade is a visually enhanced update of the initial remake, which was released in 2020, following the original game from 1997. In Intergrade, players can also dive into a brand-new story with an original character called Yuffie. A young ninja determined to steal the ultimate materia – a highly advanced version of the distilled energy drawn from the planet – from the Shinra Electric Power Company, she is joined by a host of other new characters, including Sonon Kusakabe and Weiss the Immaculate. 

‘Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade’ Is Now Available on Xbox Game Pass

Her story serves as a different perspective on the events of the main game, running parallel to the adventures of Cloud Strife, the main character first introduced in the original Final Fantasy VII. Players see him working with Avalanche, the resistance cell set up to combat the Shinra Electric Power Company. The mission seems simple enough to start with – just blow up an industrial power plant, that’s all – but quickly becomes complicated when a figure from Cloud’s past returns, challenging everything he knows about himself. 

Intergrade offers updated visuals that enhance the player’s journey through the city of Midgar while staying true to the spirit of the original game. There’s also expanded content, including mini games and missions that introduce new characters to interact with, along with new armor, accessories, and the Cacstar weapon. As they play, the audience can also get swept away by the soundtrack, which has also been enhanced in this version. 

Since Intergrade just arrived in Game Pass, players have plenty of time to use their subscription to grab the game. It is included on the Ultimate and Premium tiers, along with Game Pass for PC. 

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Fans of the stellar survival horror game Alien: Isolation have been waiting to hear more information about its sequel, Alien: Isolation 2, since it was announced back in June of this year. A recent Q&A with the game developers revealed plenty of exciting new details, including gameplay, upcoming editions, and more. 

According to the 17-minute video featuring the Isolation 2 dev team, the upcoming sequel will use the player’s microphone, meaning the Xenomorph can hear any sounds they make. Stealth was an important feature of the first game, and now it seems that this mechanic will be turned up a notch. And this isn’t the only way the alien’s hunting style will be different this time around, with the Xenomorph promised to be even more reactive and intelligent than before. 

For one thing, the new setting will affect how the alien tracks the player. Isolation 2 will take place in an industrial mining town on the planet of Kurosaki. Unlike the first game, which took place predominantly on the space station Sevastopol, players will be able to explore both interior and outdoor environments. Developers hope that getting outside will bring the player some measure of relief, before they realize that the Xenomorph is just as dangerous in an open environment. 

In fact, the devs specifically mentioned that the alien will learn to adapt to these exterior locations, changing how it hunts to track the player down outdoors. It will also be able to use the weather to camouflage its sounds and movements, with devs promising terrible storms that will impact the player’s ability to hear and see. Developers also promised that interior spaces will feel “claustrophobic”, adding to the terrifying atmosphere. 

‘Alien: Isolation 2’ Just Revealed a Terrifying New Feature That Lets the Xenomorph Hear You

But players won’t be entirely defenseless. The trailer released earlier this year showed a brief clip of the flamethrower, but that’s not all. In keeping with the stealth mechanic, players can pick up various items and throw them. Hopefully, the noise will distract the alien long enough for the player to sneak away or complete an important task. 

Audiences tuning into the Q&A also heard about Isolation 2’s new protagonist, Charlotte Blake. She was described in the video as a “strong female character”, fittingly enough for Amanda Ripley’s successor, and will also be a Weyland-Yutani employee. Devs also noted they chose a new protagonist to fit the new environment, wanting to tell an original story through a fresh pair of eyes. 

Unfortunately, this Q&A didn’t reveal the release date beyond the 2027 window. But Alien Isolation fans can expect the game to be available on multiple platforms, including PC, PS5, Xbox, and the Nintendo Switch 2. 

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Hideo Kojima has crafted unforgettable gaming experiences, from the Metal Gear and Death Stranding franchises to the infamous P.T., which was intended as a playable teaser for a new Silent Hill game with Kojima at the helm. His upcoming horror project, OD, just received an intriguing new visual, offering a tiny peek into a project audiences still know very little about. 

According to the Kojima Productions account on X, the poster will be part of the Beyond the Strand Exhibition, a showcase celebrating the studio’s tenth anniversary. It features actress Sophia Lillis, who audiences will recognize from her turn as young Beverly Marsh in the It films, gazing up at a mysterious red object. It might be a broom, judging by the cluster of what appears to be crimson straw at bottom – but knowing the minds behind this project, it could be anything. 

The rest of the poster is very simple. Apart from Sophia and the potential broom, the background is white, matching the shirt Sophia is wearing. Above her head, nearly invisible against the background, reads the tagline: “For all players and screamers.” 

◤ #BeyondTheStrand ◢

A new visual for OD – KNOCK has been revealed at the exhibition!

The iconic red door from the teaser trailer has also been physically recreated in the event space!
Come experience the world of OD – KNOCK up close with this special display!… pic.twitter.com/p6JGmrJ2b6

— KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS (Eng) (@KojiPro2015_EN) October 30, 2026

Hideo Kojima’s New Horror Game ‘OD’ Gets a Creepy New Teaser, and Fans Have Questions

OD was first announced in 2023, and since then, Kojima hasn’t given audiences much to go on, though it seems more in the interest of mystery than a lack of news. Back in September of this year, while appearing at the Tokyo Game Showcase, he revealed that production had resumed following the SAG strike, including performance capture and ADR recording. He also praised Sophia’s performance, along with her costar, Hunter Schafer, who will also appear in the game. 

It seems that OD will follow an anthology format, with each playable segment being crafted by a different director, a group that Kojima has referred to as his “horror Avengers”. Filmmaker Jordan Peele is involved with the project, and considering Jordan is behind such horror hits as Us, Get Out, and NOPE, it’s incredibly exciting to hear that he is involved with OD. 

Along with Sophia and Hunter, the cast includes the late actor Udo Kier. Apart from starring as Jules in Euphoria and Tigris Snow in The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, Hunter has explored the horror genre before, including a leading role as Gretchen in Cuckoo. Fans of the horror game genre may recognize Udo from his voice acting as Erich in Martha Is Dead, in addition to his film and television roles. 

An official release window hasn’t been announced yet, but players can expect to dive into the terrifying world of OD on Xbox and PC when the game does come out. 

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World of Warcraft announced the brand-new Talebound game mode at BlizzCon 2026 and, although it’s not ready to launch yet, this weekend players can test out the new experience and all three new classes.

World of Warcraft: Talebound Demo Details

World of Warcraft: Midnight is aiming to deliver a brand-new game mode when 12.1.7 arrives. The upcoming Talebound adventures should bring a unique new gameplay experience to the WoW retail silo.

For those who didn’t see the whole reveal at BlizzCon, here is the pitch:

“Prepare to be drawn into the macabre world of Talebound, where you become part of the dark chronicles of a mysterious Storyteller, chillingly brought to life… You’re a lone traveler, journeying down a darkened road where you’ll encounter a mysterious storyteller who pulls you into a world of his own creation. This is the very beginning of your adventure in Quillgrave.”

The Talebound demo weekend starts today and ends Monday morning (November 2, Pacific Time).

The demo weekend will allow players to try out a large portion of the feature ahead of its launch as part of the Echoes of the Worldcore (12.1.7) update coming later this year. Here is a high-level look at what players can experience if they test out the game this weekend:

• Introduction: Red Hollow
• Three Tales:
  • Darkhaven – Darkhaven, home to Konrad von Sonnesheim, the Lord Marshal, and to Alexandre Dozsenc, the Blood Bishop, is cut off from the rest of the world.
  • Greenthistle Wood – According to the tale, two humble villages—Shady Hollow and Riverton—lie in Greenthistle Wood.
  • Greywake’s Expedition – Greywake’s Hill was once a thriving and prosperous island, but something sinister has happened.
• All Three Classes
  • Slayer – The Slayer’s martial might and monster hunter knowledge give him the rare physical tools to combat the beasts of folklore. Wield a sword to cut down eldritch foes and a gun for when a blade doesn’t suffice.
  • Inquisitor – The Inquisitor’s zeal lights every corner and burns the face of evil, no matter the illusions it uses to hide.
  • Witch – The Witch uses lightning, poison, spiders, moonlight, thorns, and ravens to overwhelm enemies with a darker, spell-driven style.
• Three Difficulty Levels: Normal, Veteran, and Heroic

It should be very exciting to see how this new game mode is received by players and what the experience of playing the Slayer, Inquisitor, and Witch is like.

Be sure to check back soon for lots more World of Warcraft news and updates.

World of Warcraft: Midnight is available now on PC.

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Star Trek fans have a ton of very cool new products to collect thanks to the upcoming Magic: The Gathering | Star Trek set, including some rare Secret Lair Lower Decks cards.

Secret Lair x Star Trek: Lower Decks Cards, Price, and Details

Magic: The Gathering is preparing to celebrate the launch of the upcoming Star Trek-themed set with a special Set Phasers to Superdrop arrives on November 9, 2026.

The upcoming Superdrop includes at least five products that have been revealed so far. Included in that lineup is a special package of five powerful cards featuring Lower Decks-inspired artwork.

Here is a closer look at the full list of cards in the package:

• 1x Inti, Seneschal of the Sun as “Mariner, Breaching Protocol”
• 1x Kambal, Profiteering Mayor as “Boimler, Citing Protocol”
• 1x Silas Renn, Seeker Adept as “Rutherford, Rebuilding the Past”
• 1x Thrasios, Triton Hero as “Tendi, Exploring the Future”
• 1x Weatherlight as “S.S. Cerritos, California-Class”

Shoppers will be able to pick up the Lower Decks product for $29.99 (non-foil) or get the foil version for $39.99.

As always, shoppers should keep in mind that Secret Lair drops tend to sell out very quickly. Star Trek Lower Decks fans who want to pick up these cards should do their best to secure an order through Secret Lair as soon as they go on sale to avoid secondary market prices.

If you plan to try and secure an order, it would be wise to follow these steps ahead of time:

• Create a Wizards Account: For a faster checkout save your shipping and payment info at myaccounts.wizards.com/registration.
• Double-check your address: Make sure your shipping details are current so your order arrives at the right place.
• Enter the pre-queue: The pre-queue opens at 8 a.m. PT, 1 hour before the sale goes live at 9 a.m. PT. To enter the pre-queue, add any product to your cart and proceed to checkout.
• Queue placement: When the sale begins, customers already in the pre-queue are randomly assigned a spot in line. Anyone who proceeds to checkout after 9 a.m. PT enters the queue in the order they proceed to checkout.
• Please note: Adding products to your cart does not reserve them. Products are only secured once checkout is completed.

Be sure to check back soon for lots more Magic: The Gathering news and updates as the release of the Star Trek set approaches.

Magic: The Gathering is available now at local game shops and digitally through D&D Beyond, Roll20, and similar online services. The Set Phasers to Superdrop arrives on November 9, 2026.

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Comic book and video game fans can once again return to Fabletown to help Bigby solve a series of deadly mysteries in a brand-new remaster of one of Telltale’s most popular titles.

The Wolf Among Us Remastered Is Available Now

It may be hard to believe, but The Wolf Among Us originally released all the way back in 2013. Although the episodic interactive drama genre has become less popular in the decade plus since the original launch, there is still plenty of nostalgia for this title and lots of players excited to revisit the Remastered version.

The Wolf Among Us Remastered is available now on PC, PS5, and Xbox consoles, though Nintendo Switch owners will have to wait a bit longer. The game has been rebuilt for modern platforms and welcomes longtime fans back to Fabletown while inviting newcomers to discover the first season of the series.

Based on DC’s acclaimed FABLES comic book series, the game follows a grisly murder investigation that uncovers a far darker mystery lurking beneath the surface. Another exciting announcement confirms that choices made in The Wolf Among Us Remastered will carry forward into the highly anticipated The Wolf Among Us 2.

Players who sign in to their Telltale Account while playing Remastered can carry those defining choices into the next season of Bigby’s story. Those who prefer to jump straight into The Wolf Among Us 2 can establish their past choices at the start of the game, with no previous playthrough required.

Additional new features in the Remastered edition include:

• Players can uncover five fully playable Deleted Scenes, restored from the original episodes that never made the final release, now accessible as special features.
• An optional Noir Mode allows players to experience the adventure in cinematic black and white, offering a striking new perspective on Fabletown’s neon-noir world.
• Fans can also explore an extensive gallery featuring more than 100 pieces of artwork and enjoy over an hour of exclusive developer interviews, offering a deeper look at the creative process and vision that brought Fabletown to life.
• All five original episodes – Faith, Smoke and Mirrors, A Crooked Mile, In Sheep’s Clothing and Cry Wolf – are included, delivering the complete mystery in one definitive experience.

Be sure to check back soon for lots more The Wolf Among Us news and updates.

The Wolf Among Us Remastered is available digitally for PC, PS5, and Xbox consoles. The Nintendo Switch versions will follow at a later date. Physical editions are planned for release on multiple platforms in early 2027.

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The Dungeons and Dragons: World of Warcraft gameplay expansion maps every WoW class and specialization to the tabletop game, but there are two D&D classes that are not used at all.

Which D&D Classes Aren’t Used in the World of Warcraft Gameplay Expansion?

The upcoming Dungeons and Dragons: World of Warcraft gameplay expansion takes on the massive feat of mapping every single WoW class and specialization to a D&D class with either an existing, new, or updates subclass. This gives players the chance to recreate any WoW character at the tabletop.

That said, there are two Dungeons and Dragons classes that weren’t used at all in the mapping process. Dungeons and Dragons Bards and Artificers are not used to recreate any of the WoW classes and specializations.

Although those two classes aren’t used for any of the official D&D classes, players who really want to play a Bard or an Artificer in their upcoming Azeroth-inspired adventures should talk to their DM about their options.

Bards aren’t a playable class in World of Warcraft, but it certainly seems possible that they could still fit into some Azeroth adventures if the DM allows it. Similarly, there are no classes that match at Artificer, but some of the more inventive Goblins and Gnomes could definitely lean into Artificer tropes and seem right at home in Azeroth.

If Wizards of the Coast ever decides to return to Azeroth in a future Universes Beyond expansion, it would be very interesting to see if either of those classes make an appearance or if they stay on the sideline.

Be sure to check back soon for lots more Dungeons and Dragons news and updates as the World of Warcraft gameplay expansion release date approaches.

Dungeons and Dragons is available now at local game shops and digitally through D&D Beyond, Roll20, and other similar services. The Dungeons and Dragons: World of Warcraft gameplay expansion releases on November 17, 2026.

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Square Enix has revealed a new Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Moogle karaoke mini-game, and it’s as adorable as you would expect. The developer released new gameplay showing off the rhythm game, which has players joining a Moogle idol group to perform songs.

Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Moogles Trade Their Shop for an Idol Group

Square Enix has shared new Final Fantasy 7 Revelation gameplay on X, revealing a major career change for the Moogles in the 2027 title. In FF7 Revelation, the Moogle Emporium has gone out of business, and its merchant has decided to form an idol group instead.

In the short clip, the Moogle merchant explains to Cloud why the Emporium had to close up shop: “The Moogle Emporium is no more! The threat of both the meteor and the Weapons scared away all our clientele. Without customers I wouldn’t be able to bring joy to anyone. That’s when I knew I needed to switch gears, kupo! So I decided to form a Moogle Idol Group. Moogle studios, is going to bring smiles to our fans worldwide!”

If you’ve played the previous Final Fantasy 7 remake games, this is quite the plot development for our favorite bite-sized merchants. Hilariously, Square Enix also released a second video showing the Moogle mini-game in action. And well, these fluffy performers are taking their new careers seriously!

How the Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Moogle Karaoke Mini-Game Works

The Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Moogle mini-game looks similar to the karaoke games in Yakuza. Controller button prompts move across the screen, and players have to press the matching buttons in time with the music.

However, the Moogles aren’t just dancing along to a backing track. The idol group performs an original song complete with lyrics encouraging players to dance, shake their pom, and let loose. Naturally, there are plenty of “kupos” thrown in the lyrics as well.

For your convenience, here is the full gameplay clip so you can watch it yourself:

As the world changes in Final Fantasy VII Revelation, the Moogle House finds itself facing financial trouble.

In a last-ditch effort to bounce back, the Moogles are starting an unexpected idol business…! pic.twitter.com/ScMcuKHLoJ

— FINAL FANTASY VII (@finalfantasyvii) October 30, 2026

While Final Fantasy 7 Revelation certainly has a heavy story, Square Enix is continuing to make room for the original game’s lighthearted side. In September, the developer also revealed the new FF7 Revelation hot springs feature, which lets Cloud and his friends take a break in the sauna.

Between spa visits and Moogle karaoke, the party has a few ways to unwind before facing Sephiroth in the final showdown of the remake series.

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Epic Games has revealed the Fortnite Treasure Hunters Item Shop schedule, including when players can pick up Luffy, Zoro, and other One Piece characters. Here are all the confirmed Fortnite Treasure Hunters skins, their release dates, and when they arrive in the Shop.

Fortnite Treasure Hunters Item Shop Release Dates

The first Fortnite Treasure Hunters Shop skins arrive on November 1, when the mini season launches. Players will be able to purchase One Piece characters Luffy, Nami, and Usopp, with additional collabs rolling out throughout November.

However, the Straw Hat crew won’t be the only characters joining the adventure. A$AP Rocky, Lil Uzi Vert, Kasane Teto, and Cap’n Hatsune Miku will also arrive in the Item Shop during the pirate-themed mini season.

Each release is scheduled for 4 PM PT / 7 PM ET, following the Item Shop reset after daylight saving time ends on November 1. For your convenience, here is the full Fortnite Treasure Hunters Shop schedule confirmed so far:

All Fortnite Treasure Hunters Skins Release Dates

Skin	Item Shop Release Date	Release Time
Luffy	November 1	4 PM PT / 7 PM ET
Nami	November 1	4 PM PT / 7 PM ET
Usopp	November 1	4 PM PT / 7 PM ET
A$AP Rocky	November 5	4 PM PT / 7 PM ET
Zoro	November 7	4 PM PT / 7 PM ET
Sanji	November 7	4 PM PT / 7 PM ET
Chopper Sidekick	November 7	4 PM PT / 7 PM ET
Lil Uzi Vert	November 12	4 PM PT / 7 PM ET
Buggy	November 13	4 PM PT / 7 PM ET
Kasane Teto	November 14	4 PM PT / 7 PM ET
Cap’n Hatsune Miku	November 14	4 PM PT / 7 PM ET

Epic Games has specifically listed Chopper as a Sidekick, rather than a playable skin. Which given his tiny size, is perfectly understandable! So, while the adorable One Piece character is joining Fortnite, his release is a little different from the other Straw Hats.

When Do One Piece Skins Release in Fortnite Treasure Hunters?

The Fortnite Treasure Hunters One Piece Shop skins will launch in three waves. Luffy, Nami, and Usopp arrive first on November 1, followed by Zoro, Sanji, and the Chopper Sidekick on November 7. Buggy then joins the lineup on November 13.

That means players hoping to put together the Straw Hat crew will need to check the Item Shop on more than one date. Each wave arrives at 4 PM PT / 7 PM ET on its respective release day.

Here is a quick breakdown of the Fortnite One Piece Shop releases:

• November 1: Luffy, Nami, and Usopp.
• November 7: Zoro, Sanji, and the Chopper Sidekick.
• November 13: Buggy.

Prices and dates for when these cosmetics will leave the Item Shop have not been included in the announced schedule.

Are Ace and Nico Robin Coming to the Fortnite Item Shop?

Ace and Nico Robin are included in the Fortnite Treasure Hunters Battle Pass, rather than the announced Item Shop lineup. Players looking to unlock those two One Piece characters will need to get them through the mini season’s pass.

The Fortnite mini season Battle Pass also features new anime looks for Jonesy, Cuddle Team Leader, and Charlotte. Additionally, players who gift the pass to a friend will both receive a bonus Dark Kawaii Team Leader Outfit style.

Fortnite Treasure Hunters begins on November 1, with new captains and their crews arriving throughout the mini season. The adventure will build toward the Chapter 7 end event on December 5.

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Fortnite Treasure Hunters is bringing One Piece powers, a new Battle Royale island, and pirate crews to the game on November 1. Here is everything you need to know about the mini season, including its new weapons, Sprites, map changes, Battle Pass skins, and upcoming collabs.

Fortnite treasure hunters release date

The Fortnite Treasure Hunters release date is November 1, with the mini season reportedly set to go live at around 4 AM PT / 7 AM ET following server downtime. Here is when Treasure Hunters is expected to launch in major regions, based on that estimated start time:

Fortnite Treasure Hunters Release Times

Region	Expected Start Time	Date
US Pacific (PST)	4:00 AM	November 1
US Eastern (EST)	7:00 AM	November 1
Brazil (BRT)	9:00 AM	November 1
United Kingdom (GMT)	12:00 PM	November 1
Central Europe (CET)	1:00 PM	November 1
South Africa (SAST)	2:00 PM	November 1
United Arab Emirates (GST)	4:00 PM	November 1
India (IST)	5:30 PM	November 1
Singapore (SGT)	8:00 PM	November 1
Japan (JST)	9:00 PM	November 1
Australia — Sydney (AEDT)	11:00 PM	November 1
New Zealand (NZDT)	1:00 AM	November 2

Fortnite Treasure Hunters Map Changes Explained

Fortnite Treasure Hunters takes place on Crossbones Isle, a new 80-player Battle Royale map. The island features locations from One Piece, alongside a battleship belonging to A$AP Rocky. Yes, you read that correctly!

Players will be able to explore Arlong Park and Windmill Village, or climb into cannons to launch themselves across the island. However, the map will also change throughout the mini season as new captains arrive with their own crews and take over POIs.

The adventure begins with the Straw Hat Crew and A$AP Rocky Crew. Lil Uzi Vert, Cap’n Hatsune Miku, and Kasane Teto will then join the hunt in the following weeks.

All Fortnite Treasure Hunters POIs Confirmed So Far

• Arlong Park: A location from One Piece that players can explore on Crossbones Isle.
• Windmill Village: Another familiar One Piece location making its debut on the new island.
• $.$. Rocky: A$AP Rocky’s battleship POI, where players can challenge him for a chance to obtain his Shock Rocket.

There will also be hidden treasures scattered across Crossbones Isle, including Captain X’s mega chest. Although what’s inside the mysterious chest is still being kept under wraps.

Fortnite Treasure Hunters Weapons and Items

One Piece abilities are one of the biggest additions coming to Fortnite Treasure Hunters. Players will be able to use Luffy’s Gum-Gum Fruit, wield Zoro’s Three Sword Style, and fight with other items inspired by the popular anime.

These abilities will be available across the island when the mini season begins. However, players looking for A$AP Rocky’s weapon will need to board his battleship and challenge him.

For your convenience, here is a list of the new Fortnite Treasure Hunters weapons and abilities confirmed so far:

New Fortnite Treasure Hunters Weapons and Abilities

• Luffy’s Gum-Gum Fruit: Use Luffy’s signature rubber powers during Battle Royale matches.
• Ace’s Flame-Flame Fruit: Fight with the fiery abilities associated with Portgas D. Ace.
• Zoro’s Three Sword Style: Slice through opponents using Zoro’s iconic fighting style.
• Usopp’s Slingshot: Take aim with the Straw Hat sniper’s trusty weapon.
• A$AP Rocky’s Shock Rocket: A rocket weapon that players can obtain by challenging A$AP Rocky aboard the $.$. Rocky.

Additional weapons will arrive throughout the mini season during special Captain’s Days events. So, the launch lineup is only the beginning of what players can expect to find on Crossbones Isle.

New Fortnite Treasure Hunters Sprites

New Sprites are confirmed for Fortnite Treasure Hunters, with additional arrivals tied to Captain’s Days. These events will introduce new Sprites, weapons, and other additions to the Battle Royale map throughout November.

However, the announcement does not reveal the individual Sprite names or their abilities yet. As a result, a complete Fortnite Treasure Hunters Sprites list has not been confirmed.

Here is what we know so far:

• New Sprites will arrive during Captain’s Days.
• The first Captain’s Day begins alongside the mini season on November 1.
• Additional Captain’s Days are scheduled throughout November.
• These events will also introduce new weapons and other map additions.

Fortnite Treasure Hunters Captain’s Days Schedule

Fortnite Treasure Hunters will feature several Captain’s Days as new crews join the adventure. The first event begins on November 1 at 9 AM ET, with four more dates announced for later in the month.

Here is the full Fortnite Treasure Hunters Captain’s Days schedule confirmed so far:

Captain’s Day	Start Time
November 1	6 AM PT / 9 AM ET
November 7	6 AM PT / 9 AM ET
November 12	6 AM PT / 9 AM ET
November 14	6 AM PT / 9 AM ET
November 21	6 AM PT / 9 AM ET

Mastery Mondays and Treasure Hours Sundays will also run throughout the mini season. These recurring events will feature bonuses such as Captain’s weapons at the start of matches and boosted drops.

Fortnite Treasure Hunters Battle Pass Skins

Portgas D. Ace and Nico Robin headline the Fortnite Treasure Hunters Battle Pass. The One Piece characters will be joined by new anime versions of Jonesy, Cuddle Team Leader, and Charlotte.

So, if you’ve ever wanted to put together a pirate crew featuring familiar Fortnite characters and One Piece favorites, this is your chance!

All Confirmed Fortnite Treasure Hunters Battle Pass Skins

• Portgas D. Ace
• Nico Robin
• Jonesy – new anime look
• Cuddle Team Leader – new anime look
• Charlotte – new anime look

Epic Games has also revealed a bonus for players who gift the Battle Pass to a friend. Both the sender and recipient will receive the Dark Kawaii Team Leader Outfit style.

Fortnite Treasure Hunters Item Shop Skins and Release Dates

The Fortnite Treasure Hunters collabs extend beyond the Battle Pass. Luffy, Nami, and Usopp will arrive in the Item Shop when the mini season launches, with more One Piece characters following shortly afterward.

A$AP Rocky, Lil Uzi Vert, Kasane Teto, and Cap’n Hatsune Miku will also get Shop releases during November. Here is the full announced schedule:

Skin or Sidekick	Item Shop Release Date
Luffy	November 1
Nami	November 1
Usopp	November 1
A$AP Rocky	November 5 at 7 PM ET
Zoro	November 7
Sanji	November 7
Chopper Sidekick	November 7
Lil Uzi Vert	November 12
Buggy	November 13
Kasane Teto	November 14
Cap’n Hatsune Miku	November 14

Chopper is specifically listed as a Sidekick, rather than a playable Outfit. Exact Shop release times for the other characters were not included in the announcement.

Fortnite Treasure Hunters Finale Date

Fortnite Treasure Hunters begins on November 1, with the adventure building toward a Chapter 7 end event on Saturday, December 5.

Epic Games is keeping the finale’s details a mystery for now, although its announcement teases that time is on players’ side “for now.” Between Captain X’s mega chest and the rotating pirate crews, it looks like there will be plenty to keep players busy before the hunt comes to an end.

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The full McDonald’s Pokémon cards 2026 set list has been revealed, with 15 cards to collect during the upcoming Happy Meal promotion. This year’s collaboration also brings back plastic Pokémon toys. Here is the full card list and when the Pokémon TCG Happy Meals arrive in each region.

McDonald’s Pokémon TCG Happy Meals 2026 Set List Revealed

The McDonald’s Pokémon cards 2026 collection features 15 cards, including seven holographic cards. The lineup includes fan favorites such as Pikachu, Eevee, and Snorlax, alongside Pokémon like Chandelure and Zoroark.

For your convenience, here is every card in the McDonald’s Pokémon TCG Happy Meal set, including its collection number and whether it is holographic:

All McDonald’s Pokémon Cards for 2026

Pokémon Card	Set Number	Holographic
Decidueye	#1/15	No
Chandelure	#2/15	Yes
Palafin	#3/15	Yes
Pikachu	#4/15	Yes
Mimikyu	#5/15	Yes
Lucario	#6/15	Yes
Hawlucha	#7/15	No
Tyranitar	#8/15	Yes
Absol	#9/15	No
Zoroark	#10/15	No
Metagross	#11/15	No
Jirachi	#12/15	Yes
Eevee	#13/15	No
Snorlax	#14/15	No
Wooloo	#15/15	No

That gives collectors seven holographic cards and eight non-holographic cards to track down. Personally, the Mimikyu and Jirachi cards are already calling my name!

McDonald’s Pokémon Happy Meal Release Dates by Region

The McDonald’s Pokémon Happy Meal promotion reportedly begins on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, in the United States. However, Canada and Australia will get the collaboration a little earlier.

According to PokéBeach, which checked the schedule with multiple stores, the promotion starts in Canada on November 3, followed by Australia on November 5. Here is the reported start and end date for each region:

Region	Happy Meal Release Date	Promotion End Date
Canada	Tuesday, November 3, 2026	Monday, December 7, 2026
Australia	Thursday, November 5, 2026	Wednesday, December 9, 2026
United States	Tuesday, November 10, 2026	Monday, December 14, 2026

American collectors will have to wait an extra week compared to Canada. However, the US promotion is also scheduled to run a week longer, continuing through December 14.

McDonald’s Pokémon Happy Meals Also Include Plastic Toys

The Pokémon cards aren’t the only collectibles included this year. Plastic Pokémon Happy Meal toys are returning. This is big news for fans, as its the first time in over eight years since the promotion has included Pokémon toys.

The collection features 15 Pokémon designs made to look like tiny Happy Meal boxes. Each toy includes a pull-out keyring that lets you attach it to a bag or belt loop. Yes, you can now carry a miniature Pokémon Happy Meal around with you. It’s freakin’ adorable – I know!

The toy’s cardboard packaging also contains two randomly selected cards from the 15-card collection. Meanwhile, the full-size Happy Meal boxes feature Pikachu, Umbreon, or Torchic designs.

The toy lineup includes:

• Bulbasaur
• Charmander
• Eevee
• Espurr
• Minccino
• Munchlax
• Pikachu
• Piplup
• Rowlet
• Sobble
• Sprigatito
• Squirtle
• Torchic
• Umbreon
• Weedle

Interestingly, there are also regional differences. PokéBeach reports that Quebec and Norway will receive four-card booster packs instead of the plastic toys. For collectors elsewhere, this year’s promotion offers two collections to work through: the Pokémon cards and their tiny Happy Meal companions.

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Fans of farming sims and cozy adventures were able to jump back into the nostalgic world of Harvest Moon earlier this month with the Nintendo Switch 1 and Nintendo Switch 2 releases of Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea. The game hasn’t been available for long yet, but the developer is already sharing an exciting roadmap for the next few months.

First HArvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea DLC is Available Now

Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea is available now and the game seems to have gained enough followers and positive reception for the developers to commit to a DLC roadmap that leads into the early months of 2027.

The farming sim and adventure game has a ton of new content planned that will expand the story, add new characters, new locations, and lots more.

Here’s a full breakdown of everything that was shared in the DLC roadmap reveal:

• Merus’s Dilemma – Available Now for $6.99
  • Merus’s brilliance is lighting up Maplehill Town—but his electricity is causing unexpected trouble!
  • Help the residents get things running smoothly.
  • Harvest Goddess Tools upgrade
  • Four new refrigerator designs and new cheese and tomato varieties
  • Six new recipes, plus additional requests and story content
• Gorgan’s Family Dispute – Available December 2026 for $9.99
  • Gorgan’s younger brother Zog has returned to Quarrytop Mine, convinced that Gorgan has gone soft on humans. Can you change his mind?
  • Meet Zog, a new bachelor!
  • Unlock extra high-difficulty mine floors
  • Mine discount pass, plus additional requests and story content
• Nera’s Rescue Operation – Available December 2026 for $9.99
  • Nera discovers Emmy, a mysterious girl who washed ashore on a remote island. Help the aspiring actress adjust to life in Teradea!
  • Meet Emmy, a new bachelorette!
  • Explore the new Treasure Island
  • Fishing Zone discount pass, plus additional requests and story content
• Mooberry Cow Pack – Available January 2027 for $1.99
  • Add pink Mooberry Cows and a retro-themed outfit to your adventure!
• Moonana Cow Pack – Available January 2027 for $1.99
  • Brighten up your farm with a yellow Moonana Cow and a retro-themed outfit!
• Lupo Wants to Explore – Available March 2027 for $6.99
  • Lupo dreams of exploring all of Teradea! Help him make his dream come true and take him along for the ride.
  • Ride Lupo as a new mount!
  • Discover legendary animals across different regions
  • Additional story content

For those who aren’t familiar with the new take on Harvest Moon, the game includes the following key features to hook players into the farming life:

• Romance & Relationships: Meet 10 unique romance candidates—5 bachelors and 5 bachelorettes. Build meaningful relationships, experience heartfelt events, and find your perfect partner to share your life with.
• Animal Companion System: Befriend a variety of animal companions, each with unique abilities that help you explore. Break obstacles, reach hidden locations, and uncover secrets throughout Teradea together.
• New Exploration Abilities: Jump, climb ladders, and scale vines to discover previously unreachable areas. Combine your movement skills with your animal companions to fully explore every corner of the world.
• Make Everyone Happilia: Help villagers, complete requests, and contribute to Teradea’s growth to earn precious Happilia. The more Happilia you gather, the more the Harvest Goddess can help restore the land.
• Island Life: Discover remote islands by collecting nautical charts. Hunt for hidden treasures, uncover new locations, and befriend rare animals found nowhere else in Teradea.
• Untamed Wilderness: The wilderness is home to wolves, bears, tigers, and other wildlife. Stay alert and avoid being caught, or you’ll lose your collected items and wake up back at your farm.

Be sure to check back soon for lots more Harvest Moon and Nintendo Switch news and updates.

Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea is available now on PC, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2.

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Magic: The Gathering Commander fans can now check out the full decklist for another upcoming preconstructed deck full of exciting new and returning cards.

Every Card in the Magic: The Gathering Landing Party Commander Deck

Commander fans have four exciting new preconstructed decks to hunt down when the upcoming Magic: The Gathering | Star Trek products release. With decks themed around the Federation, Borg, and Klingons; there’s a bit of something for everyone.

The Landing Party precon is a Green-White-Blue deck that includes either Commander Spock or Captain Kirk, Boldly Going as the two possible commanders.

“Captain, our sensors have detected a strange new world on that planet’s surface! Send down Commander Spock, who lets you draw cards and cast spells for free based on the number of differently named lands you control. If you prefer to soar through the skies, make Captain Kirk, Boldly Going your commander and ensure the Starship Enterprise is always ready to launch into action.”

Here is the full breakdown of every card in the Landing Party decklist:

Creature

• 1 Commander Spock
• 1 Captain Kirk, Boldly Going
• 1 M’Ress, Crew Coordinator
• 1 Tribble Cluster
• 1 Colossal Clone Master
• 1 Fleet Captain Christopher Pike
• 1 Giant Space Amoeba
• 1 Lieutenant Nyota Uhura
• 1 Sam Kirk, Xenoanthropologist
• 1 Amanda Grayson, Logic’s Link
• 1 Christine Chapel, Combat Medic
• 1 Janice Rand, Essential Aide
• 1 Lieutenant Hikaru Sulu
• 1 Chief Kyle, Transporter Tech
• 1 Chief Montgomery Scott
• 1 Lt. Arex, Ever-Adapting
• 1 McCoy, Not a Bricklayer
• 1 Pavel Chekov, First Posting
• 1 T’Pring, Never Parted
• 1 The Guardian of Forever
• 1 Planet Killer
• 1 Sun Titan
• 1 Ancient Greenwarden
• 1 Augur of Autumn
• 1 Lotus Cobra
• 1 Scute Swarm
• 1 Tireless Tracker
• 1 Cold-Blooded Crew
• 1 Syndicate Liquidators
• 1 Satyr Wayfinder

Enchantment

• 1 Balance of Terror
• 1 Exploration
• 1 Guardian Project

Artifact

• 1 Shuttlecraft Galileo
• 1 Command Chair
• 1 Jefferies Tube
• 1 S.S. Botany Bay
• 1 Starfleet Communicator
• 1 Starship Enterprise
• 1 U.S.S. Defiant, Mirror Migrant
• 1 U.S.S. Farragut, Bold Explorer
• 1 Arcane Signet
• 1 Sol Ring

Instant

• 1 Merciful Mandate
• 1 Temporal Tribulation
• 1 Heroic Intervention
• 1 Path to Exile
• 1 Brainstorm
• 1 Reality Shift
• 1 Beast Within
• 1 Growth Spiral

Sorcery

• 1 Austere Command
• 1 Wrath of God
• 1 Echo of Eons
• 1 Ponder
• 1 Cultivate
• 1 Farseek
• 1 Harmonize
• 1 Nature’s Lore
• 1 Rampant Growth

Land

• 1 Shore Leave Planet
• 1 Canopy Vista
• 1 Exotic Orchard
• 1 Fabled Passage
• 1 Fortified Village
• 1 Glacial Fortress
• 1 Hinterland Harbor
• 1 Irrigated Farmland
• 1 Mosswort Bridge
• 1 Mutavault
• 1 Port Town
• 1 Prairie Stream
• 1 Rain-Slicked Copse
• 1 Scattered Groves
• 1 Sea of Clouds
• 1 Sodden Verdure
• 1 Sunpetal Grove
• 1 Temple of Enlightenment
• 1 Temple of Mystery
• 1 Temple of Plenty
• 1 Vineglimmer Snarl
• 1 Earth, Sector 001
• 1 Risa
• 1 Vulcan
• 1 Command Tower
• 1 Evolving Wilds
• 1 Path of Ancestry
• 1 Reliquary Tower
• 1 Seaside Citadel
• 1 Temple of the False God
• 1 Terramorphic Expanse
• 1 Tranquil Landscape
• 4 Forest
• 2 Plains
• 2 Island

If that deck doesn’t sound like a good time, players can also check out the Federation Fleet, We Are the Borg, and Klingon Fury options.

Be sure to check back soon for lots more Magic: The Gathering news and updates as the release of Magic: The Gathering | Star Trek approaches.

Magic: The Gathering is available now at local game shops and digitally through Magic Arena. The Magic: The Gathering | Star Trek Commander decks will be available on November 13, 2026.

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