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If you're desperate for more Baldur's Gate 3, here's a 6-hour mini-campaign all about Astarion with 4 different endings and 6 new companions
A new mod for Baldur's Gate 3, titled 'A Dream of Silence: Revamped,' offers a six-hour mini-campaign focused on the character Astarion. This mod, created by Abigail Corfman and developed by lizardphunk, takes place within Astarion's mind and features four different endings and six new companions. While Larian Studios has stated they will not expand Baldur's Gate 3 further, this mod showcases the potential of the game's modding tools, with the possibility of future custom campaigns.
The Expanse RPG gets even more Mass Effect with choices that “define the character you play,” devs say, but you only have “one chance to stay on everyone’s good side”
Owlcat Games has detailed the extensive player choice system in The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, emphasizing how decisions will have long-lasting ripple effects on the narrative and characters. Choices made early on, such as defending a space station or allowing it to be raided, will impact combat encounters, character relationships, and even the fates of factions like Earth, Mars, and the Belt.
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn turns your origin story into more than a character sheet – thankfully
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, an upcoming sci-fi RPG from Owlcat Games, will feature a deep origin system that significantly impacts gameplay, dialogue, and available missions. Player choices will also shape companion development and relationships, with consequences that unfold over time. The game is set to launch in spring 2027 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox, and will be available on Xbox Game Pass from day one.
Developers expect generative AI to impact roles and team sizes in the next three years
A survey of 100 Gamescom Dev speakers indicates that 83 percent expect generative AI to impact team sizes and productivity within the next three years. While 36 percent believe AI will change roles rather than reduce teams, 33 percent anticipate smaller team sizes. Companies like Capcom and Owlcat Games are exploring genAI for production speed, though backlash has occurred for studios like Pearl Abyss, Ubisoft, and 11 Bit Studios regarding disclosure.
Baldur's Gate 3 third anniversary stats reveal most killed NPCs, most used weapons, and Dark Urge players aren't the most murderous playing the game
Larian Studios has released statistics celebrating three years since Baldur's Gate 3's launch, revealing player choices such as the most killed NPCs and most used weapons. Notably, more non-Dark Urge players murdered the NPC Alfira than Dark Urge players, despite the latter having a forced narrative event for her death. The developer has since moved on to a new RPG called Divinity.
Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy will let us recruit a space elf pirate and one of the holy psychics whose lives are nasty,…
Owlcat Games has provided a quarterly update on Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy, revealing two new companions: Laarthyr Cairnareth, an aeldari corsair with psychic abilities, and Saro, a sanctioned psyker. The update also detailed enemy additions like daemonhosts and community-voted customization options for character creation. The game is currently in beta with no release date announced.
Making Baldur’s Gate 4 would be "a great challenge" for Rogue Trader devs Owlcat, co-founder says, as the studio reiterate their commitment to CRPGs
Owlcat Games co-founder Alexander Mishulin stated that developing Baldur's Gate 4 would be a "great challenge" and an "honour" for the studio, while reiterating their commitment to making CRPGs. The studio, known for Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader and The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, is reportedly expanding its staff and working on multiple projects, making a potential Baldur's Gate 4 development unlikely in the near future.
Owlcat co-founder says the studio won't turn its back on hardcore RPGs as it hits 600 employees and preps its own…
Owlcat Games, now with 600 employees, reaffirms its commitment to developing hardcore CRPGs, according to co-founder Alexander Mishulin. The studio plans to explore new approaches within the genre while working on multiple projects, including Warhammer 40,000: Darktide and The Expanse: Osiris Reborn.
One day Owlcat will make an RPG that's perfect out of the box, but 3 years after launch, it's time to get disgustingly into Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader
Three years after its initial launch, Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader has evolved into a highly engaging RPG, particularly excelling in its character-building and turn-based combat systems. While the game suffered from a complex and unguided experience at launch, updates and DLC like Infinite Crusade have significantly improved the gameplay, making it a recommended title for fans of intricate RPGs.
Pathfinder and Warhammer 40K RPG developer Owlcat Games on "speedrunning" its first 10 years and what comes next: "We won't be quitting the CRPG genre"
Owlcat Games, known for its Pathfinder and Warhammer 40K CRPGs, is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Head of publishing Andrey Tsvetkov reflects on the studio's rapid growth, its commitment to the CRPG genre, and future projects including a third-person RPG and potential new IPs. The studio emphasizes its close relationship with fans and passion for its chosen universes as key to its success and rapid development cycle.
"We will continue to make CRPGs because we love them" despite new BioWare-style title, says OwlCat Games' senior lead
Owlcat Games, known for its CRPGs like Pathfinder: Kingmaker and Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, plans to continue developing in the genre despite venturing into action RPGs with The Expanse: Osiris Reborn. Creative director Alexander Mishulin stated the studio's love for CRPGs drives their commitment to the genre, while also seeking to innovate and explore different approaches to RPG design.
Comings and Goings
Owlcat Games, known for Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, is reportedly preparing for its next project. The article hints at the studio's future endeavors following the release of their latest title.
After Pathfinder and One of the Best Warhammer 40,000 Games Ever Made, Owlcat's Next Step Is to Top Them All — and It's Grown to 600 People to Do It
Owlcat Games, known for Pathfinder and Warhammer 40,000 titles, has grown to 600 employees as it aims to surpass its previous successes. The studio is focused on developing its next major project.
'We Are a Little Bit Masochistic' — Developers Are Running Scared of Baldur's Gate 4, but Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader Studio Owlcat Would Consider It a 'Great Challenge'
Developers are reportedly hesitant to create Baldur's Gate 4 due to the high expectations set by Larian Studios' Baldur's Gate 3. Owlcat Games, the studio behind Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, stated they would consider it a 'great challenge' but would aim for innovation rather than replication.
Turn-Based RPG Shadow of the Road Shows off Richly Atmospheric World in New Environmental Trailer
Owlcat Games and Another Angle Games have released a new environmental trailer for their upcoming tactical RPG, Shadow of the Road. The trailer showcases the game's richly atmospheric world, set in an alternate 19th-century Japan where ancient heritage clashes with modernization, featuring steam-powered mechs and mythological creatures. A demo is currently available on Steam for Windows PC.
The most deranged videogame challenge run I've seen: A no-hit playthrough of the 'Unfair' difficulty in a…
YouTuber Davey Gunface has completed a no-hit playthrough of Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous on its 'Unfair' difficulty. This feat is particularly remarkable given the game's heavy reliance on dice rolls, stats, and RNG, which typically make no-hit runs more suited to action games. The challenge involved navigating extreme difficulty spikes and complex buildcrafting over a 100+ hour playthrough.
A Sinner Serving the Inquisition: Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy introduces Saro
Owlcat Games has introduced Saro, a sanctioned psyker companion, to Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy. Saro is available in the game's closed beta and will be a recruitable character upon full release for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Psykers wield powerful abilities but are vulnerable to chaos, with Saro serving the Inquisition despite his dangerous nature.
WH40K: Rogue Trader-ägare på Switch 2 får DLC och expansioner gratis
Owlcat Games is offering all current and future DLC for Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader for free to Nintendo Switch owners as compensation for the game's buggy and poorly performing launch on the platform. The developer has also released an update addressing performance, crashes, and bugs.
Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader on Switch 2: Major Update and Free DLCs
Owlcat Games has released a major update for Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader on Nintendo Switch 2, addressing performance issues and bugs from its December 2025 launch. To compensate for the initial poor state, all future DLCs and Deluxe Edition content will be free for Nintendo Switch 2 players. The game has also surpassed two million copies sold across all platforms.
Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader gets major Nintendo Switch 2 update today, all DLC now free
Owlcat Games is releasing a major update for Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader on Nintendo Switch today to address stability issues and poor performance. The patch includes numerous bug fixes, visual improvements, and performance optimizations. As an apology for the troubled launch, all additional content and DLC expansions will also be made free for Nintendo Switch owners.
