**Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters Collaborates with Epic Games’ Fortnite**
Netflix’s hit streaming film *KPop Demon Hunters* is launching an exciting collaboration with Epic Games’ *Fortnite*. This partnership will feature characters from the popular film, and fans will also have the ability to create their own games based on the IP.
According to Epic, players can team up with HUNTR/X to protect Honmoon from endless waves of faceless demons in the new Demon Rush Mode, which will be live from October 2 to November 1. Players will be able to channel their inner Rumi, Mira, and Zoey using unique outfits and accessories—including spicy ramyeon!
Additionally, starting October 2, Fortnite creators will have access to official *KPop Demon Hunters*-inspired assets licensed from Netflix to build and publish their own games within Fortnite.
Watch the trailer for the *KPop Demon Hunters* collaboration in Fortnite below.
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### This Week in Gaming
**Releases**
*Cairn*, a survival climbing game from indie developers The Game Bakers, has been delayed to Q1 2026. Originally slated for release by the end of this year, the delay will allow the developers to focus on optimization, debugging, and polishing the gameplay. Emeric Thoa, Creative Director at The Game Bakers, said:
> “We have been running a lot of playtests, and the feedback from players is that we have something truly special with *Cairn*. We also see all the improvements we can still do to make the experience unforgettable. After 5 years of work, it makes no sense to rush it—we want to be proud of the game we launch.”
*Cairn* will release on PS5 and PC early next year, with an exact date yet to be announced.
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**Newly Released Games**
*Lego Party!*, a multiplayer party game developed by MG Studio, the Lego Group, and Fictions, is now available on Steam for PC, Xbox Series XS, Xbox One, PS5, PS4, and Nintendo Switch. The game allows up to four players to compete in over sixty minigames and challenge zones based on iconic Lego sets including Pirates, Space, and Ninjago.
Players can customize their minifigures, and those preordering the Retail Edition (available at select retailers for Switch, PS5, and Xbox XS) will receive five unique minifigures.
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**Newly Announced Games**
Nex has announced *NHL Puck Rush*, its first-ever sports league title for the Nex Playground console. Launching later this month alongside expanded retail availability in Canada, *NHL Puck Rush* offers players the chance to connect with their favorite NHL teams through dynamic, interactive gameplay synced with the NHL season. Players will aim to score as many goals as possible within a limited timeframe.
The game will regularly introduce programming aligned with major NHL events, allowing fans to virtually support teams, unlock jerseys, sticks, pucks, mascots, and track their wins.
Wolf Haus Games revealed their debut title *Join Us*, a co-op survival game set for release in 2026 on PC. In *Join Us*, players establish their own doomsday cult in America by recruiting followers, designing bizarre belief systems, building compounds, and defending against hostile outsiders. The game supports solo and up to four-player co-op play within an open-world environment.
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### New Ventures
Ubisoft recently launched a new subsidiary, Vantage Studios, led by co-CEOs Christophe Derennes and Charlie Guillemot. The studio comprises over 2,300 employees working on Ubisoft’s popular franchises such as *Assassin’s Creed*, *Far Cry*, and *Rainbow Six*.
Vantage Studios will operate with full creative autonomy while remaining part of the Ubisoft group. Tencent, a Ubisoft stakeholder, partially owns the subsidiary.
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### Upcoming Events
European distributor Piece of Magic Entertainment (POM) announced plans for live theatrical broadcasts of two major Riot Games esports tournaments:
– **VALORANT Champions 2025 Grand Final** will take place in Paris on October 5 and be shown live in select cinemas across nine territories.
– **League of Legends World Championship Finals** are scheduled for November 9 in Chengdu, China, with screenings across more than 30 European countries.
Papaya will host the first-ever Solitaire World Championships in February 2026 at Miami’s Temple House in South Beach. The event will gather 400 finalists competing for a $150,000 top prize, with total cash prizes of $300,000. Produced by Estars Studios and executive produced by David Lee, this championship marks a historic milestone for the classic solo card game.
At *Call of Duty: Next*, a sneak peek of *Call of Duty: Black Ops 7* was unveiled, scheduled for release on November 14. The event showcased multiplayer and zombies gameplay, alongside new *Call of Duty: Warzone* content, including the upcoming Havens Hollow Resurgence map and remastered Factory Points of Interest in Verdansk.
The *Black Ops 7* multiplayer beta begins on October 2 for pre-order customers, with an open beta starting October 5. The event also highlighted the 6th anniversary of *Call of Duty: Mobile* and previewed the new DMZ: Recon mode coming to mobile devices.
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### In-Game Events
Starting October 2, *World of Tanks* will team up with the *Wolfenstein* series in a special crossover Battle Pass event running until October 13. Players can experience the world of William J. Blazkowicz and resistance allies while unlocking exclusive Wolfenstein-themed rewards.
These include franchise characters as crew members, 2D tank styles, customization elements, and the first German Tier VIII double-barreled heavy tank. Bundles will feature resistance heroines Anya Oliwa and Caroline Becker, and antagonist Frau Engel, each with unique perks and voiceovers.
Completing all 40 stages of the Base Rewards Track grants access to Blazkowicz as a tank commander alongside exclusive decals and inscriptions. Additional combat missions and themed bundles unlock even more in-game content reflecting *Wolfenstein*’s dark and unyielding spirit.
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### Data & Sales Stats
*Silent Hill f* has sold one million units worldwide since its launch on September 25. This figure includes digital and physical sales across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, Epic Games, and Microsoft Windows platforms as of September 26.
The latest installment in the franchise combines Japanese horror elements with stunning landscapes to create an intense, atmospheric experience. Players follow Shimizu Hinako, a high school student struggling under societal pressures, as she navigates her fog-covered hometown of Ebisugaoka, confronting horrific creatures and uncovering chilling mysteries.
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### Game Updates & DLC
The newest DLC character for *Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate* is Metalhead, a long-range hero equipped with a laser cannon, contact-triggered landmines, and tactical abilities designed to deal heavy damage from afar.
Alongside Metalhead’s arrival, the game’s largest free update introduces arcade mode, three new biomes, and over 100 audio, visual, and performance improvements for an enhanced gaming experience.
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Stay tuned for more updates and news from the gaming world!
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