The Top Video Game Pranks from April Fools’ Day This Year

April Fools’ Day has arrived, and it’s the one day every gaming news enthusiast dreads. Studios and developers are unleashing their best pranks, gags, and playful fabrications. While some of these jokes bring a chuckle, they often come with the sting of fake announcements for things that would genuinely be exciting but will never materialize. Here’s a roundup of this year’s April Fools’ Day antics from the gaming world.

PRAGMATA is a Mega Man Game? Just kidding! ???? #PRAGMATAMoonBytes – Part 6

Fans have been buzzing about a potential link between Pragmata, Capcom’s upcoming sci-fi puzzle shooter, and the Mega Man series. Whether there’s any truth to that remains to be seen, but Capcom is definitely joining in on the fun this April Fools’ Day.

Introducing Project R.O.A.C.H. ????✨

This innovative gaming controller lets you saddle up for a more immersive experience in the Continent. Get ready to ride into your next adventure like never before!

Ride off into the sunset on R.O.A.C.H. today!

We know a new NieR is on the horizon, but it’s likely not the cosmic horror game Square Enix is hinting at here.

Simply put: Men are underrepresented in games. We’re changing that.

Coffee Stain Studios’ factory-building game Satisfactory features a female protagonist, and now it’s taking a step toward inclusivity by introducing Literally Just Some Guy as a playable character.

SILENT HILL 2 James’ Body Pillow available for preorder at Konami Shop ($69.99)

Not all April Fools’ jokes are just for laughs. If you’re in the market for a James Sunderland body pillow, Konami has you covered for $70.

We’ll keep this updated as more gaming companies share their amusing and sometimes heartbreaking fake news throughout the day.