Xbox Indie Selects October 2026: Six New Titles Added to the Hub
Microsoft has updated the Xbox Indie Selects collection for October 2026, bringing six new independent titles to the platform's curated discovery hub.
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Crimson Moon, a New PS5 Action RPG from ProbablyMonsters, Launches on PS Store
The independent studio ProbablyMonsters has released its new action role-playing game, Crimson Moon, for PlayStation 5. Available now on the PlayStation Store for $19.99, the title features a gothic high renaissance setting and offers both solo and co-op campaign play.
Double Fine's Amnesia Fortnight Kickstarter Includes Ambitious Brutal Legend 2 Goal
Independent developer Double Fine has launched a Kickstarter campaign for its Amnesia Fortnight 2026 game jam, featuring a notable $100 million stretch goal for a potential Brutal Legend 2.
Gravhounds' Co-op Canine Combat and Game Preview Launch
Gravhounds the debut title from independent studio Octopus Panic, is set to launch into Game Preview on November 2, 2026.
Double Fine Independent Again, Returns to Kickstarter for Amnesia Fortnight 2026
Double Fine has secured its independence following Xbox restructuring and announced Amnesia Fortnight 2026 on Kickstarter, launching August 31.
Double Fine Lays Off 23 Employees Following Studio Independence
Double Fine Productions has laid off 23 employees as the studio adjusts its size following its transition back to an independent company.
Double Fine Lays Off 23 Developers After Returning to Independence
Double Fine has laid off 23 employees following its return to independence, with studio head Tim Schafer stating the cuts were necessary for survival.
Double Fine Lays Off 25% of Staff Following Xbox Separation
Double Fine has laid off 25.6% of its staff as the Psychonauts developer transitions back to an independent company following Xbox's massive restructuring.
DCKO Announced as Mobile Fighting Game from Drop Fake, Inc.
DCKO is an upcoming free-to-play 2v2 mobile fighting game from independent studio Drop Fake, Inc. arriving in 2027.
Indie Developers Face Backlash Over Sony's 2028 Physical Disc Policy
Independent developers are being unfairly targeted by social media users following Sony's decision to cease physical disc production by 2028.
Compulsion Games Now Independent Following Xbox Layoffs
Following recent Xbox Game Studios layoffs, Compulsion Games has confirmed its return to independent status and is now open for co-development opportunities.
Retailer Urges Xbox to Support Physical Games in Open Letter
Independent retailer Video Games Plus has issued an open letter to Xbox CEO Asha Sharma, calling for continued support for physical media in future consoles.
Xbox Confirms 3,200 Layoffs; Double Fine and Compulsion Go Independent
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma announced 3,200 layoffs through FY27, with Double Fine and Compulsion Games becoming independent entities and other studios facing cuts.
IO Interactive to continue Project Fantasy independently after Xbox split
IO Interactive has regained full ownership of Project Fantasy following a split with Xbox, though the developer is now closing its Istanbul studio.
State of Decay 3 Splits from Xbox as Studio Restructuring Continues
Undead Labs is moving independent following a major Xbox restructure. State of Decay 3 will continue development, but may no longer be a Game Pass title.
IO Interactive Shuts Istanbul Studio Following Xbox Funding Pull
IO Interactive is closing its Istanbul studio and laying off staff after Xbox pulled funding for Project Fantasy, which will now continue as an independent project.
Double Fine and Compulsion Games return to independence following Xbox layoffs
Double Fine and Compulsion Games are becoming independent studios again as part of a 3,200-person layoff and restructuring plan at Microsoft's Xbox division.
Umamusume: Pretty Derby Update Adds Background Training Features
Cygames is bringing Independent Training to the English version of Umamusume: Pretty Derby, allowing players to race and train their horse girls while the app is closed.
The Outer Worlds 2: Milverstreet or Kaur? Fairfield Choice Guide
Welcome to the tangled politics of the Halycon system, spacer. As you navigate the vibrant and dangerous worlds of The Outer Worlds 2, you'll inevitably land in the settlement of Fairfield, a town torn between two powerful leaders: the pragmatic, by-the-book Milverstreet and the resourceful, independent Kaur.
The Best Indie Horror Games to Scare You Senseless in 2025
In the vast landscape of video games, a special kind of terror often emerges from the most unexpected places: the world of independent developers.
Abiotic Factor Roadmap: Early Access Updates and Future Content
Deep Field Games, the independent developer behind the breakout co-op survival hit *Abiotic Factor*, has charted an ambitious course for the game's future with a detailed post-launch roadmap.
Ready or Not School Shooting Level Controversy & Publisher Split
Void Interactive, the independent studio behind the tactical shooter Ready Or Not found itself at the center of a major industry controversy that culminated in the developer parting ways with its publisher, Team17, just days before the game's Early Access launch.
Star Birds: Toukana's Avian Mining Sim Soars with Kurzgesagt
Toukana Interactive, the celebrated independent studio behind the serene puzzle sensation *Dorfromantik*, has successfully launched its next major title, *Star Birds*.
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Indie Developers Face Backlash Over Sony's 2028 Physical Disc Policy
Independent developers are being unfairly targeted by social media users following Sony's decision to cease physical disc production by 2028.
Retailer Urges Xbox to Support Physical Games in Open Letter
Independent retailer Video Games Plus has issued an open letter to Xbox CEO Asha Sharma, calling for continued support for physical media in future consoles.
Xbox Confirms 3,200 Layoffs; Double Fine and Compulsion Go Independent
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma announced 3,200 layoffs through FY27, with Double Fine and Compulsion Games becoming independent entities and other studios facing cuts.
State of Decay 3 Splits from Xbox as Studio Restructuring Continues
Undead Labs is moving independent following a major Xbox restructure. State of Decay 3 will continue development, but may no longer be a Game Pass title.