This Week in Gaming: Halo and Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Receive Visual Upgrades

It’s the season of upgrades! This summer, we’re seeing some exciting visual enhancements for games like Halo: Campaign Evolved and Xenoblade Chronicles 2, both benefiting from the Switch 2 upgrade. One title is offering early access for $20, while the other has a $10 option for a smooth 60fps experience. But it raises the question: why enhance graphics without also refreshing the business model? Here’s a look at what else is launching this week:

Forever Skies | Xbox Series X/S

Prelude: Dark Pain (Early Access) | PC

Unbeatable (port) | Switch 2

Forsaken Realms: Vahrin’s Call | PC

Ragnarok: The New World | PC

Endacopia | PC

Broken Reality 2000 | PC

EverQuest Legends | PC

Halo: Campaign Evolved | PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC

Go North | Xbox Series X/S, PC

Gothic Classic | PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One

BloodRayne: Definitive Collection | Switch

Bokura (port) | Switch 2

Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand | PC

Dispatch (port) | Xbox Series X/S

The King Is Watching (port) | PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch

Lunarium | PC

Mistfall Hunter | PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC

Truck-kun Is Supporting Me from Another World?! | Xbox Series X/S, PC

Below, Rusted Gods | PC

Constance (port) | Switch 2

Kusan: City of Wolves | PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, PC

Culdcept The First Saturn Tribute | PS5, Switch, PC

Dungeon Antiqua (port) | PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch

Jurassic World Evolution 2: Complete Edition (port) | Switch 2

Volcano Princess (port) | PS5, Switch, mobile

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (port) | Switch 2

The Ranchers | PC

How Many Dudes? | PC

Machine Party | PC

Sudden Attack Zero Point | PC

Batman: Caped Crusader – Chronicles | Amazon Luna

Corsair Cove | PC

The Relic: First Guardian | PS5, PC

This week in gaming brings a mix of notable releases, so feel free to drop any other game launch dates in the comments!