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Studio ZA/UM has officially announced the Zero Parades: Director's Cut, bringing 40,000 words of new content and a PlayStation 5 release to the title this autumn.
Heart Machine has laid off nearly its entire staff after a publishing deal for an unannounced game fell through, casting doubt on the studio's future.
WFS and Studio Prisma have released a playable demo for their time-traveling, turn-based RPG, Another Eden Begins, on Switch 2, Switch, and PC via Steam. Players can transfer their demo progress to the full game, which is set for a worldwide digital release on September 17.
Remedy's upcoming sequel, Control Resonant, introduces Dylan as the protagonist, shifting focus to close-quarters melee combat, deeper RPG systems, and open-ended exploration within a uniquely transformed Manhattan. The game aims to culminate the studio's long-standing design philosophies.
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.
Reports indicate that Bit Reactor, the studio behind Star Wars: Zero Company, furloughed a significant portion of its development team without pay just weeks before the game's release, amidst financial difficulties and an ongoing legal dispute between co-founders.
Ilari Kuittinen, a co-founder and long-time managing director of Housemarque, has announced his departure after 31 years. Sami Hakala has assumed the role of managing director, leading the studio's future strategy and creative vision.
Bytten Studio's retro-inspired monster-collecting RPG, Cassette Beasts 2002, is officially slated for a March 2027 launch.
Rockstar North co-studio head Rob Nelson confirmed that initial development for Grand Theft Auto 6 began in 2015. The game is scheduled for release on November 19th for Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5.
GD Studio's 'cozy organizing mystery,' Whisper of the House, is now available on PlayStation 5, offering players a unique blend of tidying, customization, and subtle narrative discovery, complete with a 20% launch discount.
Gravhounds the debut title from independent studio Octopus Panic, is set to launch into Game Preview on November 2, 2026.
Reports indicate Microsoft's gaming division is preparing for significant staff reductions and potential studio closures starting July 6, 2026.
Netflix announced Cyberpunk: Edgerunners returns in Fall 2026. The new 10-episode season features a fresh crew and a new director from Studio TRIGGER.
Arrowhead Game Studios has indefinitely delayed the upcoming Helldivers 2 Warbond to address player concerns and refine the content following community feedback.
Halo Studios clarifies Halo: Campaign Evolved requirements, including mandatory Microsoft accounts for PS5 players and the absence of Theater and Firefight modes.
Mad Cookies Studio and Hooded Horse confirm the release of sci-fi roguelike deckbuilder Fogpiercer for Linux, Mac, and Windows on July 17, 2026.
Bethesda Game Studios has released the Skyrim Nightblade expansion as a free download. Learn what is included in this new update for PC players on Steam.
Frontier Developments, the studio behind Planet Zoo and Planet Coaster, has confirmed a new, unannounced construction and management simulation game for 2026.
The Alters: Last Variable expansion launches July 13, 2026. Get full details on the 20-hour campaign, new scientist alters, and gameplay features from 11 Bit Studios.
Ayelet Studio confirms Son of Thanjai is coming to Xbox Series X|S and PC. Explore the Chola dynasty in this new action-adventure game set in South India.
Facepunch Studios has released a major update for Rust on PC, introducing a complete overhaul of player models, new customization features, and improved animations.
No Rest for the Wicked launches on PlayStation 5 on October 30, 2026. Moon Studios confirms Xbox and Switch 2 versions are delayed due to optimization challenges.
Wube Software has confirmed Factorio 2.1 as the final major update. Learn about the release date, experimental testing, and the studio's future plans for 2026.
Paralives Studio clarifies stance on adult content mods in 2026. Learn how Steam Workshop guidelines apply to NSFW mods for the life simulation game.
