The announcement, published on X, effectively revealed the release window for the upcoming game. Since Sony has set January 2028 as the deadline for ending the production of physical game discs, the studio's confirmation clearly indicates that the game is scheduled to launch next year.
NAVI player Luis Guadalupe "DarkAngel" Castillo Gomez became the Esports World Cup 2026 champion in Fatal Fury. In the tournament's grand final, he defeated Virtus.pro representative mi2ha4 with a dominant 5–1 score.
Despite ongoing challenges across the gaming industry, Steam continues to post record-breaking financial results. According to estimates by Rhys Elliott of Alinea Analytics, the platform generated $11.1 billion in gross revenue during the first half of 2026. This represents a 14.5% increase compared to the same period in 2025 and marks the strongest first-half performance in Steam's history.
