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The column also highlights teaser footage for 'Acts of Blood,' a release date for 'Shadow of the Road,' early access for 'Shell Soldier,' an 'Alien Breed' 35th anniversary collection, and more.","whyItMatters":"This weekly column aggregates under-the-radar releases and updates, offering a curated snapshot of core and niche gaming news that mainstream outlets often miss.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eGame Spark\u0026#39;s Weekly Treasure Hunt for August 23-29, 2026 rounds up a batch of niche gaming and entertainment news not yet widely covered. The list leads with a 90s-style remake of \u0026#39;Apidya\u0026#39; now available on PC, PS5, Xbox, and Switch, and includes a release date for \u0026#39;Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2\u0026#39; set for October 14. The column also tracks \u0026#39;Escape from Tarkov\u0026#39;s\u0026#39; update plan through the end of 2026 and teases a new boss for the game.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther entries cover new footage for \u0026#39;Acts of Blood,\u0026#39; a release date for \u0026#39;Shadow of the Road,\u0026#39; early access for \u0026#39;Shell Soldier,\u0026#39; a 35th anniversary collection for \u0026#39;Alien Breed,\u0026#39; and an enhanced \u0026#39;Sanitarium.\u0026#39; The roundup frames these as rough introductions, inviting readers to find a treasure among them.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApidya Special\u003c/strong\u003e: 24-bit remake of the 90s shooter, now available for PC (Steam) / PS5 / Xbox / Nintendo Switch\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActs of Blood\u003c/strong\u003e: New teaser footage for the Indonesia-set fighting action game released\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2\u003c/strong\u003e: Retro-style FPS scheduled for release on October 14 for PC (Steam) / PS5 / Xbox Series X|S\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEscape from Tarkov\u003c/strong\u003e: Major update plan through the end of 2026 revealed\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShadow of the Road\u003c/strong\u003e: Youkai x steampunk turn-based tactical RPG, scheduled for release on November 12 local time\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShell Soldier\u003c/strong\u003e: FPS set in a dystopian future, early access scheduled to begin January 22, 2027\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlien Breed series\u003c/strong\u003e: Definitive collection announced for the 35th anniversary, covering early titles and bonus content\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSanitarium\u003c/strong\u003e: Enhanced version of the 90s horror adventure with controller support and unreleased bonus content\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetro 2039 Collector\u0026#39;s Edition\u003c/strong\u003e: Includes a replica helmet\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","blueskyPost":"This week's niche gaming finds: Apidya gets a 24-bit remake, Boltgun 2 hits October 14, and Tarkov's 2026 update plan is out. Full roundup in the column.","twitterPost":"Weekly Treasure Hunt: Apidya remake out now, Boltgun 2 dated Oct 14, Tarkov's 2026 plan revealed. More in the column.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"Game Spark's Weekly Treasure Hunt for August 23-29 rounds up niche gaming news: Apidya's remake is out, Boltgun 2 launches October 14, and Tarkov's update plan runs through 2026. Also spotted: Acts of Blood footage, Shadow of the Road's date, and an Alien Breed 35th anniversary collection.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Game Spark\",\"url\":\"http://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/08/30/171503.html\",\"title\":\"\\\"What If 'War Thunder' Was Released in 1998?\\\" Treasures of August 23-29, 2026 [Weekly Treasure Hunt]\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":5086,"outputTokens":989,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1788080043,"createdAt":"2026-08-30T08:44:05.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-08-30T08:46:44.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-08-30T08:44:05.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_409ed3dcb6b85260e035ed0c","canonicalTitle":"「もし『War Thunder』が1998年にリリースされていたら？」2026年8月23日～8月29日の秘宝はこれだ！【週刊トレハン】","representativeArticleId":"a_3c93497b3c0dc5a023acbf9b","sourceCount":1,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":true,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[\"War Thunder\"],\"studios\":[],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"news\",\"domain\":\"games\",\"is_roundup\":true}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-08-30T08:00:03.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-08-30T08:00:03.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-08-30T08:46:45.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"Game Spark","url":"http://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/08/30/171503.html","title":"「もし『War Thunder』が1998年にリリースされていたら？」2026年8月23日～8月29日の秘宝はこれだ！【週刊トレハン】"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":["War Thunder"],"studios":[],"people":[],"type":"news","domain":"games","is_roundup":true},"keyFacts":null}