Pleased April Fools’ Day! Thrilling for some and tense for others, at the moment is likely one of the most enjoyable (and treacherous) days to be on the web, as individuals and corporations on each social media web site got down to bamboozle each other. Fortunately for the online game neighborhood, most builders and publishers are aiming for foolish jokes this 12 months most of that are fairly transparently not actual. We have gathered a few of the greatest gags beneath, and we’ll be updating the record all through the day, so make sure to examine again in because the hours go on for extra updates.
The Witcher: Challenge R.O.A.C.H.
Roach, Geralt’s horse, is likely one of the greatest characters in The Witcher franchise. To rejoice that trusty steed, Developer CD Projekt Purple is unveiling Challenge Challenge R.O.A.C.H., a rideable controller to essentially immerse your self on the planet of The Witcher. To study extra in regards to the (faux) product, watch the trailer beneath and take a look at the controller’s official web site.
Pragmata: A Secret Mega Man Sport?
Pragmata, an upcoming third-person shooter from Capcom, is a model new IP, however that hasn’t stopped some from theorizing the sport is secretly linked to some of the iconic gaming franchises of all time: Mega Man. The sport is not out, so we’ve no manner of understanding whether or not or not this fan idea can be confirmed, however with Capcom’s April Fools’ joke this 12 months, which reveals protagonist Hugh in a goofy Blue Bomber go well with, we will in all probability assume the hyperlink is not actual.
PowerWash Simulator 2: Date the Grime
Followers on the web can and can fall in love with any fictional character, regardless of how barebones their appearances are, which makes wacky courting sims a preferred April Fools’ prank. PowerWash Simulator is actually profiting from that concept with Date the Grime, a faux recreation the place you romance human variations of various sorts of dust. The trailer beneath is secure for work, however be warned: it is fairly soiled.
Pokémon Pokopia: Copycat Problem
This one is definitely an actual in-game occasion. For those who open up Pokémon Pokopia at the moment, you’ll be able to play the Copycat Problem. Appropriately reply sufficient quiz questions and you will get an inflatable Sudowoodo ornament.
An occasion is occurring now in Pokémon Pokopia – the Copycat Problem!
Occasion Interval ends April 2 at 4:59am PT.
Some Pokémon could imitate the best way different Pokémon communicate and quiz you. Cross the quiz and also you’ll obtain an inflatable Sudowoodo—so make sure to speak to plenty of totally different… pic.twitter.com/eTJki6uhUg
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) April 1, 2026
Landfall Day: Peak, Haste, and Content material Warning Updates
Landfall is an indie studio with a wealthy historical past of releasing video games on April 1, and most just lately did so with Content material Warning. In consequence, the corporate has deemed April Fools’ Day to be Landfall Day, and hosted a livestream with updates about three of its latest video games. First, Haste and Content material Warning, two PC exclusives, are coming to consoles (PS5, Xbox Sequence X/S, and Change), whereas Peak is getting a particular replace. The assistance button, which lets you attain a hand out to your climbing buddies, is now a kick button, letting you launch your pals to their inevitable doom.
🟦LANDFALL DAY🟦
KICK replaces HELP in Peak 🏔️
As a result of at the moment is just not the day for mates. pic.twitter.com/io1cpJNGmt
— Landfall (@LandfallGames) April 1, 2026
SEGA: It is bluer now
Sega claims it has made its emblem 3% extra blue. We won’t actually see the distinction. Are you able to?
We’re excited to announce that we’re making our SEGA emblem 3% extra blue.
We hope you get pleasure from this improve.
Please take a second to familiarise your self with the brand new look. pic.twitter.com/6IrI7hdSIS
— SEGA (@SEGA) April 1, 2026
Sq. Enix: Occasion Chat
Sq. Enix is formally (not) launching a present referred to as Occasion Chat, which brings collectively iconic characters from the storied studio’s previous to speak about their experiences. Sadly and hilariously, the sequence has began with a dialog between Namazu and Moogle, and neither communicate an actual language.
Payday 3: Non Payday Character Mode
The Payday builders have unveiled an thrilling new mode, the place gamers will be capable of dwell regular, unhappy, boring lives as an alternative. Even for April Fools’ Day, this trailer actually goes to some wild locations.
Cairn: Climb A Human?
Quick and candy, this April Fools’ prank reveals a brand new climbable floor in Cairn, revealed to a lukewarm response.
