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The best D&D videogame you've never played is one guy's outsider art, personal Baldur's Gate saga
The Neverwinter Nights mod campaign, Swordflight, is highlighted as a masterfully designed, challenging RPG experience created by a single developer over many years. This fan-made module for BioWare's classic game offers a deep Dungeons & Dragons 3E adaptation, emphasizing strategic planning and resource management, and is praised for its reactive storytelling and unique moral system.
Palworld lead on generative AI: Gamers don't want it
Pocketpair, the developer of Palworld, does not use generative AI in its games because players do not want it, according to communications director John Buckley. He stated that while some companies may use AI to save time, its prominence in the industry may not last. Buckley also noted that some developers are proactively clarifying their games are human-made, which he finds a concerning trend.
Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy — A detailed look at the Closed Beta
Owlcat Games has released a detailed preview of the Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy Closed Beta, now available for Founder's Pack owners on PC. The beta features the game's first Act, showcasing its investigation and combat systems, including individual morale and new archetypes. The game is set to launch on PC and consoles, including PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Alongside its new expansion, Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader got a massive patch buffing its weakest classes and companion
Owlcat Games has released a significant patch for Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader alongside its new expansion, The Infinite Museion. The update focuses on rebalancing weaker classes like Operatives and Assassins, as well as buffing the companion Uralon the Cruel. The developer also mentioned ongoing work on other titles like The Expanse: Osiris Reborn and Warhammer 40K: Dark Heresy.
Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader - Infinite Museion Released
Owlcat Games has released Infinite Museion, the third DLC for their Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader role-playing game. The new content is available on PC via Steam, the Epic Games Store, and GOG.com.
Necrons, Augmentations, and a New Companion — Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader DLC 3 is Now Available
Owlcat Games has released the third DLC for Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, titled The Infinite Museion, for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. This new content integrates into the main game, featuring Necron Overlord Trazyn the Infinite, a new companion named Eogunn Februs, and a new augmentation system for players and their crew.
Warhammer 40,000 Dark Trader Preview – Investigate the Imperium
Owlcat Games' upcoming Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy builds upon the success of Rogue Trader with a familiar character creator and deep narrative focus. The game emphasizes investigation and deduction, featuring branching conversations and choices that impact the player's standing within the Imperium's schismatic Inquisition.
Evening Multiplex
This article highlights several game trailers, including a 10th Anniversary Trailer from Owlcat Games. It also features an Aether & Iron Content Update Trailer shown during IGN Live 2026 and a reveal trailer for Another Door at the PC Gaming Show 2026.
Owlcat Games Showcases Gameplay from “Dark Heresy”, “Rogue Trader”, and “The Expanse: Osiris Reborn” at IGN Live
Owlcat Games presented new gameplay videos for Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy, Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, and The Expanse: Osiris Reborn during IGN Live. Dark Heresy's beta received new content and character creation, Rogue Trader showcased its upcoming DLC 3 with an updated combat system and augments, and The Expanse: Osiris Reborn offered a look at its closed beta gameplay on Pinkwater Station.
Happy Birthday, Owlcat! Owlcat Games Celebrates Ten-Year Anniversary
Owlcat Games is celebrating its 10th anniversary, marking a decade since its founding with the goal of developing CRPGs. The studio has released successful titles such as Pathfinder: Kingmaker, Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous, and Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, and has also expanded into third-party publishing. Upcoming titles include Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy and The Expanse: Osiris Reborn.
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis Team Used AI Used to “Iterate on Ideas Faster and More Efficiently”
Crystal Dynamics confirmed the use of generative AI tools for early development and concept art in Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, assuring that all final content is human-crafted. The studio stated AI helps iterate ideas faster and more efficiently, while other companies like Rockstar Games emphasize their handcrafted approach for titles like Grand Theft Auto 6.
The Baldur's Gate remakes should scrap the original combat system and fully embrace superior turn-based fights
This opinion piece argues that upcoming remakes of Baldur's Gate and Baldur's Gate 2 should adopt the turn-based combat system popularized by Baldur's Gate 3, rather than retaining the original real-time-with-pause mechanics. The author believes turn-based combat offers a superior, more strategic, and authentically Dungeons & Dragons experience.
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn Interview – Sci-Fi Setting, Companions, Console Performance, And More
Owlcat Games' Leonid Rastorguev discusses the transition to a third-person action RPG with The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, emphasizing the preservation of core RPG elements like choice and consequence, and deep companion systems. The interview also details the challenges of maintaining the series' grounded sci-fi authenticity and outlines target resolutions and frame rates for various platforms, including new options for the PlayStation 5 Pro.
Warhammer 40k Dark Heresy's beta flexes the game's murder mystery muscles, but exposes its limits too
The beta for Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy showcases its ambitious murder mystery gameplay, which requires players to actively investigate and handle consequences, even if they make mistakes. While the core mechanics are similar to Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, the beta introduces character creation and expands the playable content, including a new murder mystery questline. The game prioritizes player deduction and narrative choices over handholding, which can lead to moments of frustration but also rewarding breakthroughs.
Xbox delays Fable to February 2027 to avoid GTA 6 (and everything else)
Xbox has delayed the release of Fable to February 2027, citing the need to avoid launching alongside major titles like Grand Theft Auto VI. The delay aims to give the role-playing game its own dedicated moment. Fable will be available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC, as well as Game Pass.
Testing the Boundaries of Heresy: “Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy” Introduces Aeldari Corsair Laarthyr Cairnareth
Owlcat Games has released a new trailer for Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy, introducing the Aeldari Corsair Laarthyr Cairnareth. This character, an Anrathe who abandoned tradition for freedom, can be recruited by players in the current closed beta. Laarthyr offers unique insights into the Warp and xenos culture, and excels in close-quarters combat. The game is set to launch on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Dark Heresy’s latest beta is shaping up to improve Rogue Trader’s factions and build options
Owlcat Games' Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy has released a new beta, showcasing significant improvements over its predecessor, Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader. The beta introduces a refined character creator, a more dynamic level-up system with stat caps, and a more purposeful perk system. Faction interactions and rewards have also been overhauled, offering more deliberate gear distribution and easier reputation building.
"The Expanse: Osiris Reborn" Reveals Stats and Highlights from the Beta
Owlcat Games shared beta statistics for The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, revealing over 21,000 players have participated, accumulating 2.5 years of playtime. The developer also addressed community feedback, planning improvements to combat, animations, and voice acting, with a new voice actor being sought for the male protagonist and his brother. The game is set to launch on PC and consoles including Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5.
The Expanse RPG Recasts Its Protagonist After Player Complaints
Owlcat Games announced plans to recast the voice actor for the male protagonist and J in The Expanse: Osiris Reborn following player complaints about a perceived lack of emotion. While the studio is changing the voices, player feedback on Reddit also highlighted desires for dialogue and story adjustments. The game is scheduled for release in Spring 2027 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X.
Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy Closed Beta Beginning Today
The Closed Beta for Owlcat Games' Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy is now available for PC players who purchased a Founder's Pack. This announcement was made during the Warhammer Skulls showcase.