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Planet Zoo 2 branding appears on the game’s YouTube channel – is an announcement coming?Branding for Planet Zoo 2 has appeared on the game's official YouTube channel, suggesting an announcement is imminent. The original Planet Zoo launched in late 2019 for PC and received a console port in 2024. Developer Frontier Developments, also known for Planet Coaster and Jurassic World Evolution, is expected to reveal more details soon.
It looks like a Planet Zoo 2 reveal is just around the cornerFrontier Developments has updated the official Planet Zoo YouTube channel with a Planet Zoo 2 logo, suggesting an official reveal is imminent. The sequel to the 2019 simulation game was previously teased and announced last year. The studio hopes to avoid the pitfalls of Planet Coaster 2's rocky launch.- Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Deathwatch AnnouncedFrontier Developments has announced Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Deathwatch, a sequel to Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters. This new entry in the turn-based tactics RPG genre is slated for release next year.
Warhammer Doubles Down With Deathmaster And Chaos Gate: Deathwatch RevealsTwo new Warhammer games were revealed at the Warhammer Skulls showcase: Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Deathmaster, a 2D stealth-action platformer from Dotemu and Old Skull Games, and Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Deathwatch, a turn-based tactical RPG sequel from Frontier Developments and Complex Games. Both titles are slated for release on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC, with Deathmaster also coming to Nintendo Switch.
Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Deathwatch sequel announced for PC, PS5 & Xbox Series X|SComplex Games and Frontier Developments have announced Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Deathwatch, a sequel to Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters. The turn-based tactical combat game is set for a simultaneous release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. It will feature refined combat, new enemy factions, and larger battlefields with the player commanding a Deathwatch Kill Team.
Free Play Days – Warhammer Skulls Takeover 2026Five Warhammer games are available for free this weekend for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and Essential members. The titles include Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine Master Crafted Edition, Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector, Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters, and Warhammer 40,000: Inquisitor – Martyr. The promotion runs from Thursday, May 21 to Monday, May 25 on Xbox consoles and PC.- Make My MMO: Loftia’s cozy beta, Book of Travels’ demiseThis article provides an update on various crowdfunded MMORPGs, noting that Loftia has entered beta while Book of Travels will sunset its MMO version to become a solo offline game. It also covers the status of other titles like Eldramoor, Camelot Unchained, and Ashes of Creation, alongside crowdfunding efforts for an archive of classic MMORPG drama and a movie about The Guild.
- MMO Week in Review: Evercold, Aion 2, and EQ LegendsThis week in the MMORPG genre saw the reveal of Final Fantasy XIV's 'Evercold' expansion for January 2027, alongside confirmations for Aion 2's global launch this year. Several other titles like Embers of the Uncrowned, RF Online Next, Palia, EverQuest Legends, and Loftia also had significant updates or beta launches.
Another long-standing multiplayer space sim just delayed its promising new mode at the last minute, and it's far from the first timeFrontier Developments has delayed the new Operations mode for Elite Dangerous to June, marking another setback for the highly anticipated multiplayer feature. The delay was announced shortly before the original release window, following previous shifts from late 2025 to early 2026 and then April. This postponement has frustrated fans, particularly given concerns about the mode's performance shown in recent developer logs.- Elite Dangerous delays dungeon-like operations to June, makes new ship available for credits April 28Frontier Developments has delayed the "operations" feature for Elite Dangerous to June, citing a need for quality assurance. As compensation, the new Lynx Highliner passenger ship will be immediately available for in-game credits instead of cash shop early access. The "operations" feature will include six types of instanced missions with mercenary and powerplay modes, offering rewards like merc coins for engineering blueprints and modules.
- Elite Dangerous players on Epic Games Store must migrate their accounts thanks to a launcher SNAFUElite Dangerous players on the Epic Games Store are required to migrate their accounts due to a launcher issue that connected them to the legacy version of the game instead of the live version. This error will be fixed in an upcoming update, but players must use the game's transfer portal beforehand. Frontier Developments warns that the migration process may take time and players cannot access their characters during the transfer.
Fast-Paced Roguelite Cinderia Launching in Early Access March 30The fast-paced roguelite Cinderia will launch in Steam Early Access on March 30, featuring extensive skill and equipment customization. The article also briefly mentions upcoming releases and news for Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator, Transport Fever 3, Hotel Barcelona, Necrophosis, Fear of Sleep, and a Planet Coaster giveaway.
Hotel Barcelona “Under New Management” Now Available Across All PlatformsHotel Barcelona has received a major overhaul with the "Under New Management" update, featuring improved combat, redesigned mechanics, and rebalanced enemies. This update, a collaboration between Hidetaka "SWERY" Suehiro and Goichi "SUDA51" Suda, is now available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC. The update also includes five free crossover skins and a 35% discount for a limited time.- Planet Coaster Digiphile Limited-Time Giveaway LiveDigiphile is hosting a limited-time giveaway for Frontier Developments' Planet Coaster, allowing users to redeem the game on their Steam account through March 18. A Digiphile account connected to Steam is required to claim the free base game, valued at $44.99. An optional upgrade including all DLC is available for $13.
- Make My MMO: Epitome made $661K on Kickstarter, Elite Dangerous unveiled the Kestrel Mk IIThe AI-driven MMORPG Epitome successfully concluded its Kickstarter campaign, raising approximately $661,000 from over 20,000 backers. Meanwhile, Elite Dangerous unveiled the Kestrel Mk II ship in early access, and various other crowdfunded MMOs like Pantheon, Star Citizen, and Project Gorgon provided updates on their development progress and upcoming patches.
- No, Elite Dangerous probably wasn’t hacked, but it was down a significant part of the weekendElite Dangerous experienced significant server instability over the weekend, leading to player outages and speculation of a hack. Frontier Developments confirmed the issues were resolved and servers are back online. While a player named Big Chungus 40k was identified as trolling, they denied causing the widespread server problems.