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Evening Reading - October 26, 2026
This edition of Shacknews Evening Reading covers a variety of industry news, including a review of Phantom Blade Zero, a delay for Emberville's Early Access release, and Skydance launching a voluntary buyout program. It also touches on OpenAI facing a lawsuit from Texas and the bankruptcy of Finnish esports organization ENCE. Microsoft is offering voluntary exit buyouts to employees, while Arrowhead Game Studios is focusing on Helldivers 2 over a potential Helldivers 3.
Shacknews hosts John Romero, Yacht Club Games, and Bohemia Interactive for Extra Life 2026
Shacknews is hosting a 24-hour Extra Life charity stream on November 7-8, 2026, to raise money for Children's Specialized Hospital. The event will feature appearances from developers like John Romero, Yacht Club Games, and Bohemia Interactive, playing a variety of games.
What are we all playing this weekend?
Several members of the team share their weekend gaming plans, including finishing Assassin's Creed 3, trying DayZ Badlands, and exploring horror titles like Haunted Paws. Others are diving into Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, introducing friends to Factorio, or developing a text adventure.
Make My MMO: Loftia’s impending beginning, Ship of Heroes’ inevitable end
This column tracks the status of crowdfunded MMOs, highlighting upcoming early access launches for Loftia and Monsters & Memories. It also reports on the sunsetting of Ship of Heroes, Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen's delay and layoffs, and updates on various other crowdfunded titles.
For Warhorse's 15th birthday, we chatted with its co-founder about the demand for 'grown-up' RPGs, AI, why games are too cheap, and his role in the collapse of communism
Warhorse Studios co-founder Martin Klíma reflects on the company's 15th anniversary, discussing the demand for 'grown-up' RPGs like Kingdom Come: Deliverance, the challenges of game pricing, and the complexities of AI in development. Klíma also touches on his personal history, including his involvement in the Velvet Revolution, and the studio's current projects, including a Lord of the Rings game.
'All roads lead back to Arma'
The Arma series, developed by Bohemia Interactive, has profoundly influenced the PC gaming landscape, serving as the foundation for numerous popular genres and games. Its open-platform approach has fostered innovation, leading to the creation of mods that evolved into standalone titles like DayZ, the entire battle royale genre pioneered by PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, and even influencing Grand Theft Auto 5 roleplaying communities.
Bohemia Interactive acquires a minority stake in Everwind developer Enjoy Studio
Bohemia Interactive has acquired a minority stake in Enjoy Studio, the developer of the multiplayer survival RPG Everwind. This investment signifies Bohemia Interactive's confidence in Enjoy Studio's talent and aims to foster a long-term partnership for future game development.
Bohemia Interactive takes minority stake in Everwind developer Enjoy Studio
Bohemia Interactive has acquired an undisclosed minority stake in Enjoy Studio, the developer behind the co-op FPS survival RPG Everwind. This marks Bohemia Interactive's first investment in a Polish developer, with Enjoy Studio maintaining its creative independence. The partnership aims to foster a closer, long-term collaboration between the two studios.
Bohemia Interactive acquires minority stake in Everwind developer Enjoy Studio
Bohemia Interactive has acquired a minority stake in Polish studio Enjoy Studio, the developer behind the sandbox survival RPG Everwind. Bohemia Interactive, which published Everwind, has been working with Enjoy Studio since 2024 and cited a shared approach to game development and player communication as key factors in the investment. The deal signifies Bohemia Interactive's first investment in a Polish video game company.
Early access sandbox Everwind unveils its next major update: Winds of Creation & Beyond
The early access sandbox game Everwind is set to receive its next major update, 'Winds of Creation & Beyond,' in the latter half of September. This update will introduce the Bandit faction, a Steamer Localizer, new items and enemies, and a significant focus on the Sandbox mode, aiming to provide players with more creative freedom.
14 years on, the creator of DayZ is still searching for a solution to survival gaming's biggest problem: 'I think I am going to die without having solved it'
Dean Hall, the creator of the influential survival game DayZ, reflects on the genre's persistent problem of endgame boredom. Despite the success of DayZ and his studio RocketWerkz, Hall admits he may never find a solution to this challenge, which he believes requires more than just brute-forcing content. His studio has faced financial struggles with games like Stationeers and Icarus, but is now focusing on community-driven models and a new DayZ/ArmA-style project.
Xbox Gamescom 2026 Day Two: 19 Games and Announcements You Need to Know About | Invision Game Community
Xbox's second Gamescom 2026 showcase highlighted a diverse range of upcoming games, emphasizing discovery over blockbuster reveals. The presentation featured new titles like Rogue Fortune, PUBG: DED.NET, Cassette Beasts 2002, and Militsioner, alongside updates for established franchises such as Dune: Awakening, Planet Zoo 2, and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. Many of these titles will be available on Xbox Game Pass, showcasing the breadth of experiences coming to the Xbox ecosystem.
DayZ Badlands expansion gets October 2026 release date on PC & Xbox
Bohemia Interactive has announced that the DayZ Badlands expansion will be released on October 15, 2026, for PC and Xbox platforms. The expansion introduces the new Nasdara map, featuring new weapons, items, challenges, and constructible utility buildings like wells, with a desert theme.
DayZ: Badlands Gets New Trailer Showcasing Survival, Loot, and The Rebuilding System
Bohemia Interactive has released a new trailer for the upcoming DayZ: Badlands expansion, confirming its release date of October 15th. The expansion introduces new survival mechanics like dehydration and scarce water, regional clothing, and enhanced personal radios for decoding loot locations. It also features a rebuilding system allowing players to fortify dilapidated structures. DayZ: Badlands will be available on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
När Operation Flashpoint tog kriget på allvar
Operation Flashpoint, developed by Bohemia Interactive, revolutionized military simulation by focusing on the realistic, often tedious, aspects of soldiering beyond intense combat. Unlike other tactical shooters of its time, it emphasized long transports, waiting, and the feeling of being a small part of a larger conflict. The game's unforgiving nature, lack of saving during missions, and focus on squad survival created a deeply immersive and often terrifying experience that simulated the harsh realities of war.
The new DayZ update will bring home renovation to the zombie apocalypse
DayZ's upcoming expansion, Badlands, will introduce significant changes to base building, allowing players to renovate existing structures on the new Nasdara map. The update will also bring official codelocks to unmodded servers, enhancing base protection. While a release date for Badlands is not yet confirmed, Bohemia Interactive has been providing updates on these new features.
Believe the hype for Wardogs, possibly the next great multiplayer FPS
Wardogs, an upcoming multiplayer FPS from Bulkhead, shows significant promise with its unique blend of milsim and extraction shooter elements. The game features a robust in-game economy where players earn and spend currency for gear, creating a strong incentive for survival and teamwork. Entering early access in September, Wardogs aims to strike a balance between approachable gunplay and deeper logistical gameplay.
Space Tail Returns To Xbox And PC In Definitive Edition Form
Space Tail: Definitive Edition has been released on Xbox Series X|S and PC, offering a second chance to play the emotional adventure game. The title, developed by Enjoy Studio and published by Bohemia Interactive, features Bea, a space-faring dog inspired by animals used in early space exploration. The Definitive Edition includes a new trailer and is available for £12.49.
DayZ Cool Edition getting a Nintendo Switch 2 version [update: release date]
Bohemia Interactive announced that DayZ Cool Edition will be released on Nintendo Switch on August 20, 2026. The survival sandbox game, known for its hardcore multiplayer experience, will launch with a planned price of $69.99.
XBOX and Meta: More Ways to Enjoy XBOX Game Pass
Xbox and Meta are expanding their partnership, integrating a starter edition of Xbox Game Pass into the Meta Horizon+ subscription. Eligible Meta Horizon+ subscribers will now receive access to over 50 games, 10 hours of cloud gaming monthly, and rewards. This builds upon existing access to Xbox and Game Pass on Meta Quest devices.
