Every Video Game Prank From April Fools’ Day 2026
Happy April Fools’ Day! Exciting for some and stressful for others, today is one of the most fun (and treacherous) days to be on the internet, as people and companies on every social media site set out to bamboozle one another. Luckily for the video game community, most developers and publishers are aiming for silly jokes this year most of which are pretty transparently not real. We’ve gathered some of the biggest gags below, and we’ll be updating the list throughout the day, so be sure to check back in as the hours go on for more updates.
The Witcher: Project R.O.A.C.H.
Roach, Geralt’s horse, is one of the best characters in The Witcher franchise. To celebrate that trusty steed, Developer CD Projekt Red is unveiling Project Project R.O.A.C.H., a rideable controller to really immerse yourself in the world of The Witcher. To learn more about the (fake) product, watch the trailer below and check out the controller’s official website.
Pragmata: A Secret Mega Man Game?
Pragmata, an upcoming third-person shooter from Capcom, is a brand new IP, but that hasn’t stopped some from theorizing the game is secretly connected to one of the most iconic gaming franchises of all time: Mega Man. The game isn’t out, so we have no way of knowing whether or not this fan theory would be confirmed, but with Capcom’s April Fools’ joke this year, which shows protagonist Hugh in a goofy Blue Bomber suit, we can probably assume the link isn’t real.
PowerWash Simulator 2: Date the Dirt
Fans on the internet can and will fall in love with any fictional character, no matter how barebones their appearances are, which makes wacky dating sims a popular April Fools’ prank. PowerWash Simulator is really taking advantage of that idea with Date the Dirt, a fake game where you romance human versions of different kinds of dirt. The trailer below is safe for work, but be warned: it’s pretty dirty.
Pokémon Pokopia: Copycat Challenge
This one is actually a real in-game event. If you open up Pokémon Pokopia today, you can play the Copycat Challenge. Correctly answer enough quiz questions and you’ll get an inflatable Sudowoodo decoration.
An event is happening now in Pokémon Pokopia – the Copycat Challenge!
Event Period ends April 2 at 4:59am PT.
Some Pokémon may imitate the way other Pokémon speak and quiz you. Pass the quiz and you’ll receive an inflatable Sudowoodo—so be sure to talk to lots of different… pic.twitter.com/eTJki6uhUg
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) April 1, 2026
Landfall Day: Peak, Haste, and Content Warning Updates
Landfall is an indie studio with a rich history of releasing games on April 1, and most recently did so with Content Warning. As a result, the company has deemed April Fools’ Day to be Landfall Day, and hosted a livestream with updates about three of its recent games. First, Haste and Content Warning, two PC exclusives, are coming to consoles (PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Switch), while Peak is getting a special update. The help button, which allows you to reach a hand out to your climbing buddies, is now a kick button, letting you launch your friends to their inevitable doom.
🟦LANDFALL DAY🟦
KICK replaces HELP in Peak 🏔️
Because today is not the day for friends. pic.twitter.com/io1cpJNGmt
— Landfall (@LandfallGames) April 1, 2026
SEGA: It’s bluer now
Sega claims it has made its logo 3% more blue. We can’t really see the difference. Can you?
We’re excited to announce that we’re making our SEGA logo 3% more blue.
We hope you enjoy this upgrade.
Please take a moment to familiarise yourself with the new look. pic.twitter.com/6IrI7hdSIS
— SEGA (@SEGA) April 1, 2026
Square Enix: Party Chat
Square Enix is officially (not) launching a show called Party Chat, which brings together iconic characters from the storied studio’s past to talk about their experiences. Unfortunately and hilariously, the series has started with a conversation between Namazu and Moogle, and neither speak a real language.
Payday 3: Non Payday Character Mode
The Payday developers have unveiled an exciting new mode, where players will be able to live normal, sad, boring lives instead. Even for April Fools’ Day, this trailer really goes to some wild places.
Cairn: Climb A Human?
Short and sweet, this April Fools’ prank shows a new climbable surface in Cairn, revealed to a lukewarm response.
