Operation Backlog Completion 2026

9 R.I.P. Sequel Launches October 27

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Jul 292026
 

Time for some otome news again!

When the 9 R.I.P. Sequel was confirmed for localization, I wondered if it would be released in October for Halloween.

And it will be!

9 R.I.P. Sequel got a release date trailer yesterday confirming that it will be out on October 27, 2026.

Since the story deals with ghosts and spirits, that’s a perfect time of year for it despite it not being a horror game.

(Preorders are available for the physical edition, but I’m waiting on the limited edition. I’m still so happy that this one is getting a real limited edition instead of just a “plus” edition like the last few otome games from IFI.)

Now, games have a tendency to languish in my backlog, but I’ve been looking forward to this time enough that I’ll probably play it at launch. As for the others I still need to get around to… well, we’ll see.

Are you planning to get the 9 R.I.P. Sequel?

God of War Laufey Has a Release Date and the Next Game is Confirmed

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Jul 272026
 

Friday evening, Santa Monica Studio announced the release date for God of War Laufey: February 16.

(The teaser video basically just shows the logo and release date, so there’s no new game details from that.)

God of War Laufey was one of the highlights from June’s State of Play, a new entry in the series that stars Faye after her death in some sort of afterlife for the gods.

Since it was announced with no release window at all, a February release date is sooner than some might have predicted.

On top of that, Cory Barlog also said during a Comic-Con Panel that the next game starring Kratos will be out after Laufey and directly tie to its story.

It’s a little strange to tease the next game like that, but it’s probably both as extra reassurance to fans who were worried there wouldn’t be any more Kratos games, and to entice more fans to play Laufey.

For me, Laufey is in an odd position where I’m intrigued by the story and think the gameplay looks interesting, but between my mixed feelings on Ragnarok and my skepticism toward Phranque the talking cube (I’m sorry, I’m just not convinced that he won’t feel goofy and out of place), I find myself inclined to wait and see what the game’s reception is first.

But who know? Maybe I’ll be convinced between now and February.

What are your thoughts on Laufey’s release date and the other God of War news?

The Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Switch 2 Update Adds MOMO as a New Blade

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Jul 242026
 

Back in the Nintendo Direct where Nintendo announced Xenoblade Genesis, they also announced Switch 2 upgrades for Xenoblade Chronicles 1, 2, and 3.

Each of them adds new things (the first game’s upgrade includes a racing mini-game, which was unexpected), and now the trailer for the upcoming Xenoblade Chronicles 2 upgrade has been revealed.

The additions include new outfits for Pyra and Mythra, a new mode where you play as Blades, and a new Blade… who happens to be MOMO from Xenosaga.

This makes her the third Xenosaga character to exist as a Blade, since KOS-MOS and T-elos were in the base game.

Now, this probably doesn’t mean anything for Xenosaga, but who knows? I’ve been hoping for a Xenosaga remaster for a long time now, and seeing it get another representative in Xenoblade feels like a promising sign!

Additions like this aren’t enough for me to replay the games for the Switch 2 versions, but it’s nice to see the upgrades include some nice new content. What do you think of the upcoming Switch 2 upgrade for Xenoblade Chronicles 2?

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