It’s another wild week on Planet Gamer, and if your backlog wasn’t already a mountain, just wait until you see what dropped and what got announced (or leaked, or thrown into internet chaos) in the last seven days. Strap in, grab your G-Fuel, and let’s get into the headlines that made us rage-quit reality.

Metro 2039 Officially Announced – Underground Hype, Above-Ground Drama
First up, Metro 2039 is real, people! 4A Games revealed the next chapter in their atmospheric post-apocalyptic FPS series, and it’s looking even grimmer than my Steam Deck battery life. New protagonist The Stranger is headed back into the Moscow Metro, which, in classic Metro fashion, is less “cozy subway” and more “nightmare fuel with a side of authoritarianism.” The devs are promising a much darker tone, and the reveal trailer is packed with mutants, psycho dictators, and enough haunting vibes to make you forget Fallout even exists. Release: Winter 2026.

But that’s not all for Metro fans—the Xbox First Look gave us gameplay and a deeper dive into the story, including the return of the Dark Ones and a new Füh rer with actual ‘Hunter’ ties. The devs even got real about how the ongoing war in Ukraine shaped the game’s direction. It’s gritty, it’s political, it’s Metro as hell.

Crimson Desert Hits 5 Million Sales (and a Witcher Shout-Out)
Meanwhile, open-world action-RPG Crimson Desert is flexing hard, clocking 5 million sales in under a month. Even Konrad Tomaszkiewicz (you know, the guy who directed The Witcher 3) gave it the seal of “it’s actually different, not just a copycat.” Pearl Abyss keeps dropping updates like candy, and user reviews have gone from ‘mixed’ to ‘very positive’—which, for a game that launched with a few janky bits, is pretty damn impressive.

Starfield – Lukewarm PS5 Launch & Switch 2 Leak
In space news, Starfield finally touched down on PS5, but according to analysts, sales have been “lukewarm” at best—a polite way of saying “maybe don’t hold off on that Game Pass subscription.” The real spicy bit? A Taiwan ratings board just leaked a Switch 2 version, so prepare for Starfield on-the-go (and presumably at a smooth 30 FPS).

Rockstar Hackers Spill GTA Online Revenue, But GTA 6 Is Safe (For Now)
Rockstar got hit by hackers (again). ShinyHunters leaked a bunch of company data showing that GTA Online is still printing cash at a rate that makes Scrooge McDuck look broke. PS5 is the cash king, PC is lagging, and Red Dead Online is… well, it’s there. Crucially, no GTA 6 details dropped—so you’ll have to keep hunting for those Lucia memes elsewhere.

Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Remake Gets (Another) Leak
If you needed more evidence that Ubisoft can’t keep a secret, Black Flag Resynced is reportedly dropping July 9. Yes, you’ll soon be plundering on next-gen hardware, and yes, Edward Kenway still looks like he smells of rum and bad decisions.

Disney Lorcana: Pixar & Toy Story Cards Arrive, Wilds Unknown Preorders Live
TCG fans, get your wallets ready. Ravensburger’s Disney Lorcana is going full Pixar with its Wilds Unknown set—Toy Story, The Incredibles, Brave, and more. The Sid Phillips and Alien cards are already setting eBay on fire, and the new Toy classification means the meta is about to get as chaotic as Sid’s bedroom. Preorders are open and collectors are foaming at the mouth for those new “Lore Nouveau” Enchanted cards.

Warhammer, Diablo, and D&D Updates (Because Tabletop Gamers Need Love, Too)
More than 20 classic Warhammer PC games just hit Steam (finally, Shadow of the Horned Rat gets the respect it deserves). Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred dropped a new Lilith cutscene, ramping up for the expansion that’ll probably eat your summer. Plus, Dungeons & Dragons is launching an official actual play show, Dungeon Masters, starring Baldur’s Gate 3 voice actors. The Critical Role crowd just felt a disturbance in the Force.

Marathon’s Patch 1.0.6: Bungie Tries Niceness (It’s Weird)
Bungie’s Marathon got a massive patch aimed at making the game less “die-and-cry” and more “make a buddy, maybe don’t shoot him in the back.” The new C.A.R.R.I. protocol rewards you for not being a jerk, and the subreddit is already full of stories about Runners helping each other out. Don’t worry, though—there are still plenty of betrayals and “oops, I shot you anyway” moments.

Other News & Hot Takes:
- Fable devs insist the game is still launching in Fall 2026, despite rumors of a GTA 6-avoidance delay.
- Bloodborne is getting an R-rated animated movie produced by JackSepticEye. No word if the doll is still best waifu.
- Street Fighter’s Alex/Patricia patch made the family situation even messier. Capcom: Please, just let this man live.
- Indie Pass, a new indie games subscription, launched on PC. More choice is great, but my wallet just fainted.

And That’s a Wrap!
If you made it this far, congrats—you’re more up-to-date than most of Twitter/X. Whether you’re prepping for Metro’s mutant hellholes, eyeing those Lorcana preorders, or just trying to keep up with the billionth GTA leak, one thing’s for sure: 2026 isn’t letting up. Now go touch some grass—until next week, this is PixelPulse, logging off.