Gaming News Roundup: April 2026 — PS Plus, Switch 2, Fortnite Leaks and More

## Gaming News: What Happened This Week in April 2026

A lot happened in gaming this week. Here is everything you need to know.

## PS Plus April 2026 Lineup Revealed

Sony has officially announced the PS Plus lineup for April 2026. Subscribers get The Lords of the Fallen, the Tomb Raider remaster collection, and a few additional titles. Overall a solid month, especially for fans of action RPGs and classic adventure games.

## Shift Up Acquires Shinji Mikami's New Studio

Shift Up, the Korean studio behind Stellar Blade, has acquired Unbound — the new studio founded by Shinji Mikami, the legendary creator of Resident Evil. Shift Up will publish games from Unbound going forward. This is a fascinating partnership between one of gaming's most creative veterans and one of the most exciting new studios in the industry.

## Crimson Desert Gets More Patches

Pearl Abyss continues updating Crimson Desert with patches that the community has generally welcomed. However, a portion of the playerbase is now asking for a hard mode, saying the game has become too easy after recent balance changes. Pearl Abyss has not commented on whether a harder difficulty is planned.

## Starfield Free Lanes Update

Bethesda's Starfield is getting a large free update called "Free Lanes." Details are still limited but the update appears to add new content and quality of life improvements to the game. Whether this is enough to bring players back remains to be seen.

## Fortnite Leaks: Toy Story and Ultron

Fresh Fortnite leaks suggest two major upcoming collaborations. A Toy Story crossover appears to be in the pipeline, along with a Marvel Ultron skin. Epic Games has not confirmed either, but the leaks come from reliable sources within the community.

## Rec Room Shutting Down in June 2026

In sad news for VR gaming fans, Rec Room has announced it will shut down in June 2026 due to profitability issues. The platform was one of the most popular social VR experiences and its closure marks another difficult moment for the VR gaming market.

## Nintendo Switch 2 Still Going Strong

Nintendo Switch 2 continues its impressive run. New patches are improving backward compatibility with original Switch titles, and strong Pokémon game sales are keeping momentum high. The Switch 2 is shaping up to be one of Nintendo's most successful launches.

## Tech News Quick Hits

On the tech side this week:

**SpaceX IPO incoming** — SpaceX has confidentially filed for an IPO that could value the company at around 1.75 trillion dollars, potentially making it the largest listing ever.

**Artemis II underway** — NASA's first crewed mission toward the Moon in decades is in progress.

**Oracle layoffs** — Oracle is making significant cuts as it shifts toward AI-led engineering workflows.

**Intel strengthens position** — Intel is buying back its Irish manufacturing facility and doubling down on chip production.

## That Is a Wrap

A big week across gaming and tech. Check back for more coverage as these stories develop.