Beholgar 2
Tesura Games-
Nintendo Switch - 25/09/2026
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PlayStation 5 - 25/09/2026
Advice for consumers
This game has received a PEGI 16 because it features scenes of bloody violence in an arcade setting. Not suitable for persons under 16 years of age.
Brief outline of the game
Beholgar II is a pixel-art Metroidvania platformer inspired by the spirit of the '90s. The barbarian warrior Beholgar returns and players must embark on a quest for a legendary, ancient sword. Players explore an interconnected world, from shadowy dungeons and cursed forests to forgotten temples and the very edge of hell.
Content specific issues
This game contains depictions of arcade style violence containing blood. Players defeat fantastical, human and animal-like enemies in a pixelated dungeon platformer setting. When defeating enemies, bloody effects will be present upon impact. Enemies will instantly disappear when defeated. If the player is harmed, blood effects will also be present, alongside brief pained noises.
Other issues
This game contains disturbing imagery. Players traverse a dungeon environment where blood can be found on the walls and floor, and bloody objects, dead and impaled skeletons can frequently be seen. This game contains infrequent bad language, including the words ‘bastard’ and ‘piss’.
Dave the Diver - Complete Edition
Silver Lining Interactive-
PlayStation 5 - 08/10/2026
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Nintendo Switch 2 - 08/10/2026
Advice for consumers
This game has received a PEGI 12 because it features moderate violence and use of bad language. Not suitable for persons under 12 years of age.
Brief outline of the game
Adventure RPG featuring deep-sea exploration and fishing during the day and sushi restaurant management at night. The complete edition features all previously released DLC’s, including: 'DREDGE', 'Godzilla', 'Ichiban’s Holiday', 'GGST' and 'In the Jungle'.
Content specific issues
This game features infrequent use of bad language, including ‘bastard’. This word is used once in the DLC ‘Ichiban's Holiday’. This game also features depictions of non-realistic looking violence towards pixelated human-like, animal-like and fantasy characters. Players are tasked with catching fish, which they can do with a variety of equipment and weaponry found throughout the game. When attacking fish, bloody effects may be present, alongside damage numbers. Some fish may attack the player when exploring under water, they will swim towards the player causing the player to take damage with bloody effects. If the player is eliminated, either by fish attacking them or by running out of oxygen, the player will be transported back to the boat. Players can also engage in combat against human-like characters throughout the game, when harming human-like characters, damage numbers and bloody effects will be present upon impact. When the player is running out of oxygen, a flashing red light can be seen around the screen with a warning for the player. No injuries are seen when this happens. As soon as the player approaches an oxygen tank, health is restored immediately. Player will also battle against large fantastical fish in boss battles, there will be damage numbers present when harming these enemies.
Other issues
While serving customers in the sushi bar, the player is asked to pour beers. The player is not able to consume the alcohol themselves. Bottles of alcoholic beverages are also visible at the sushi bar. The owner of the bar can, at times, be seen drinking from a bottle which resembles beer when he is on a boat. This game contains scenes that may be frightening to young children. At one point in the game, a large eye of a kraken-like creature will appear. Players will also encounter a large washed up fish on the beach, its belly will explode and it's insides with bones will briefly be seen. Moreover, in the DREDGE DLC, players will be able to catch 'mutated' fish, whose appearances are slightly more frightening and scary.
Chroma Crew
Nex Team Inc.-
Nex Playground - 29/07/2026
Advice for consumers
This game has received a PEGI 3. Suitable for all ages.
Brief outline of the game
Transform the skatepark into your own paint-splattered canvas in 'Chroma Crew'. Grab your board and brush, then hit the park. Splatter the course in Paint Battle, or tidy up the chaos in Cleanup Crew.
Content specific issues
No rating issues.
The Golden Idol Saga
Super Rare Games-
Nintendo Switch - 30/09/2026
Advice for consumers
This game has received a PEGI 12 because it features use of bad language, moderate violence towards human-like characters and disturbing scenes. Not suitable for persons under 12 years of age.
Brief outline of the game
Detective game saga comprising of 2 games and 6 expansions. From the 18th century to the 1970s, players discover clues surrounding strange and gruesome deaths.
Content specific issues
This game contains depictions of moderate violence towards human-like and animal-like characters. Whilst exploring crime scenes to gather clues, some partially animated scenes will show characters engaged in moderate acts of violence, during these particular scenes, there will be no blood or pained noises present. For example, in one scene a character can be seen choking another character. Players will often find and investigate dead, bloodied bodies during crime scenes. Open wounds can sometimes be seen; however, they often lack detail. The game also contains the use of bad language, including ‘shit’, ‘bastard’, ‘piss’, ‘whore’ and ‘bitch’.
Other issues
This game contains references to suicide. Players can often find alcoholic and tobacco products in this game, however the player can never use them and use by in-game characters is not prominent.
Borderlands®4 - Bounty Pack 5: Amara and the Vile Shadows
Take2 Interactive Software Europe ltd-
PC - 10/09/2026
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PlayStation 5 - 10/09/2026
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Xbox Series X|S - 10/09/2026
Advice for consumers
This game has received a PEGI 18 which restricts availability to ADULTS ONLY and is not suitable for persons under 18 years of age. This rating has been given because it features use of strong language and graphic violence.
Brief outline of the game
‘Borderlands 4 - Bounty Pack 5: Amara and the Vile Shadows’ is the next DLC in the Borderlands 4 series.
Content specific issues
This game contains graphic, bloody violence towards human characters. Players can use a variety of weapons and environmental hazards to violently dispatch enemies, with most showing characters being decapitated, dismembered or completely eviscerated and blown to pieces, and all showing a large and exaggerated amount of blood. This game also contains strong language such as ‘fuck’ and ‘motherfucker’. Milder bad language is also present, including ‘piss’, ‘shit’ and ‘asshole’.
Other issues
This game offers players the opportunity to purchase in-game items in the form of cosmetic packs and additional missions which some parents or carers may want to be aware of. Parents, carers or other responsible adults should check to see what is being offered before making any purchase on behalf of a child. It should be noted that the game can still be played without the need to purchase such items. This game contains references to suicide. The game also features infrequent strong sexual references and items.
Freefall Racers
Nex Team Inc.-
Nex Playground - 22/07/2026
Advice for consumers
This game has received a PEGI 3 and features occasional, very mild violence in a comical or abstract context. Suitable for all ages.
Brief outline of the game
Third-person wingsuit racing game themed around flying squirrels.
Content specific issues
This game features very mild forms of violence. Getting hit by a weapon power-up results in characters slowing down and a brief hit animation, but it does not cause any actually harm or hurt. Reactions are cartoon-like and over-the-top.
Last Epoch
KRAFTON, Inc.-
PC - 21/02/2024
Advice for consumers
This game has received a PEGI 16 because it features strong violence. Not suitable for persons under 16 years of age.
Brief outline of the game
Last Epoch is an action RPG set in the world of Eterra, where players travel through different eras of history to uncover the source of a growing threat that could destroy the timeline.
Content specific issues
This game contains depictions of strong, realistic violence to human-like characters. In some sections of the game the player will encounter enemy humanoids dressed in golden suits of armour. When attacking these characters, they can be seen flinching and recoiling on successful attacks, whilst blood effects spray out on the impact of strikes. Blood then spreads onto nearby surfaces such as the floor. Enemy corpses remain in the environment briefly before disappearing.
Other issues
This game offers players the opportunity to purchase in-game items in the form of a premium currency used to buy pets and cosmetic items, which some parents or carers may want to be aware of. Parents, carers or other responsible adults should check to see what is being offered before making any purchase on behalf of a child. It should be noted that the game can still be played without the need to purchase such items. This game also contains the use of bad language, including 'bastard'.
Total War: Shogun 2 - Complete Edition
SEGA-
PC - 13/10/2026
Advice for consumers
This game has received a PEGI 18 which restricts availability to ADULTS ONLY and is not suitable for persons under 18 years of age. This rating has been given because it features graphic violence.
Brief outline of the game
Turn-based strategy and battle game in which players control a faction, recruiting armies and constructing buildings as they aim to take over enough of the campaign map to complete the victory conditions.
Content specific issues
This game contains depictions of graphic violence against human characters alongside sustained, realistic violence towards human and animal characters. Soldiers will use a variety of weapons, such as swords, bow and arrows, and cannons to attack opponents. Realistic pained noises and blood are present upon impact. Bloodied, eliminated soldiers and their horses will remain on the ground when defeated. These can pile up and be surrounded in puddles of blood. When zooming into the soldier’s combat animations, the soldiers can sometimes be seen beheading opposing soldiers. When this occurs, large amounts of blood will spurt out from the site.
Other issues
This game also contains the use of bad language, including ‘shit’, ‘bastard’ and ‘whore’. This game contains references to suicide.
ASYLUM
SOEDESCO Publishing-
PlayStation 4 - 30/10/2026
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PlayStation 5 - 30/10/2026
Advice for consumers
This game has received a PEGI 16 because it features use of strong language, strong violence and scenes of intense and sustained horror or strong gory images. Not suitable for persons under 16 years of age.
Brief outline of the game
First-person psychological horror adventure game in which players take on the role of a former patient returning to the Hanwell Mental Institute. Exploring the labyrinthine facility during a single night, players navigate puzzles and hallucinations to uncover dark secrets and piece together their own past.
Content specific issues
This game contains depictions of realistic violence towards human characters, including scenes of characters being harmed while they scream and yell in pain with some visible blood detail. Much of the violence in the game is implied, such as the audio of a man screaming in pain while being subjected to violence by members of the asylum staff. No images are seen of this. This game also contains the use of strong language, including ‘fuck’. Milder bad language is also present, including ‘bastard’ and ‘asshole’. Strong, gory images are present throughout the game, including a human corpse being cut open revealing their organs. Players must rummage around in her to obtain an item. Disturbing images are found frequently in the game, including blood-stained environments and photos of self-inflicted wounds.
Other issues
There are references to tobacco and illegal drugs during gameplay, though no use is depicted. Sexual references are found in the game. While listening to an audio recording, a woman’s voice says, “when the moron isn’t jerking off, he supervises the construction work”. There are also some instances of non-sexual nudity, including paintings on the wall as well as some of the patients in the asylum walking around nude. This is not sexual in nature. As the game is set in a mental institute, there are sensitive themes throughout, including references to rape, suicide and self-harm.
Escape From Ever After
Super Rare Games-
Nintendo Switch - 30/09/2026
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PlayStation 5 - 30/09/2026
Advice for consumers
This game has received a PEGI 7 because it features non-realistic violence in a child-friendly setting or context and mild violence that lacks any apparent harm or injury to fantasy or mythical characters. Not suitable for persons under 7 years of age.
Brief outline of the game
Adventure role-playing game in which fairytale and storybook characters must fight back against capitalism.
Content specific issues
Violence is cartoon-like in nature, with flashes of light seen on impact alongside number damage. There is no visible harm, and enemies disappear in puffs of smoke when defeated.