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Free Play Days – Dying Light 2, Riders Republic, Monster Hunter Stories, Let’s Build a Zoo, and More
Xbox is offering Free Play Days for several games including Dying Light 2: Stay Human – Reloaded Edition, Let’s Build a Zoo, and Tropico 6 for Game Pass members from October 22 to October 25. Monster Hunter Stories and Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin are available as three-hour trials for all Xbox players, while Riders Republic is free to try from October 22 to October 26.
Techland CEO Addresses Fans as Dying Light: The Beast Support Comes to an End
Techland CEO Paweł Marchewka announced during a Discord AMA that the company is ending support for Dying Light: The Beast. This news comes as a disappointment to fans of the parkour zombie series.
Ex-Dying Light lead wants to find "the next Kojima" in new role at Bloober Team publishing division
Tymon Smektala, formerly of Techland's Dying Light series, has joined Broken Mirror Games, the publishing division of Bloober Team, as executive director. He aims to discover and nurture new horror game creators, potentially finding the 'next Kojima,' and leverage Bloober Team's expertise in the genre. The division is already working on titles like Onyx: The Dark Grip for the Nintendo Switch.
Jobs roundup: October | Playstack CEO Harvey Elliott voted chair of UKIE
Several key appointments have been made across the UK games industry. Harvey Elliott, CEO of Playstack, has been voted chair of UKIE, succeeding Maria Sayans. Murray Pannell joins Steel City Interactive as head of publishing, while Dean Anderson leads MV&P's APAC partnerships. Catherine Bygrave is the new head of commercial at Code Wizards Group, and Michał Platkow-Gilewski has been promoted to VP of global communications and marketing at CD Projekt Red.
Jobs roundup: October | Code Wizards Group appoints Catherine Bygrave as head of commercial
Several key figures have moved into new roles within the games industry. Michał Platkow-Gilewski was promoted to VP of global communications and marketing at CD Projekt Red, while Catherine Bygrave was appointed head of commercial at Code Wizards Group. Other notable appointments include Daniel Smith as executive producer at Playground Games, Gero Micciché as lead producer at 2K and Hangar 13 Games, and Tymon Smektala as executive producer at Bloober Team's Broken Mirror Games.
Former Dying Light franchise lead joins Bloober Team horror imprint Broken Mirror Games
Tymon Smektala, former franchise director at Techland, has joined Bloober Team as executive director for its horror imprint, Broken Mirror Games. He will oversee creative direction and portfolio for the imprint, assisting with ongoing projects like Saw: Genesis and Onyx: The Dark Grip, while also seeking new horror game partnerships. Smektala previously spent over 13 years at Techland, known for the Dying Light and Dead Island series.
The writer of The Witcher 3's best quest has returned to CD Projekt after a decade away
Writer Karolina Stachyra, acclaimed for her work on 'Family Matters' in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, has returned to CD Projekt Red after a decade. She initially joined as a freelance consultant in February and transitioned to a full-time writer in August. Her return is seen as positive news for RPG fans, though her current projects remain undisclosed.
Jobs roundup: September 2026 | Asmodee appoints Brian Trunk as senior vice president, Route to Market for the Americas
This article rounds up recent appointments and transitions within the games industry. Notable moves include Brian Trunk joining Asmodee as senior vice president, David Scarborough becoming senior manager of EMEA communications at Blizzard Entertainment, and Ilari Kuittinen stepping down as managing director of Housemarque after 31 years. Several other individuals have taken on new roles at companies like CD Projekt Red, Epic Games, and Activision Blizzard.
Jobs roundup: September 2026 | Fandom expands executive leadership team
Several companies in the gaming industry have announced executive appointments and promotions. Fandom expanded its leadership team with new hires and a promotion, while The New York Times appointed Jonathan Knight as chief games officer. Scopely saw two new appointments, and other companies like Arrowhead Game Studios, Epic Games, Blizzard Entertainment, King, CD Projekt Red, and Unity also announced new roles and promotions for their staff.
The Blood of Dawnwalker review: Protect ya neck
The Blood of Dawnwalker from Rebel Wolves offers an ambitious take on the action RPG genre, blending vampire themes with a narrative structure that emphasizes player choice and consequence. Despite some frustrating combat and movement issues, the game's engaging story, strong voice acting, and impactful decisions make it a compelling experience.
PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium Games For July 2026 Revealed
Sony has announced the lineup of games coming to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers in July 2026. The offerings include titles like Rise of the Ronin, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, and Dying Light, with some games available starting July 15 and others rolling out later in the month. Premium subscribers will also gain access to classic titles such as Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy and Indigo Prophecy.
PlayStation Store Refunds Being Issued for Canceled PS4 Game
Techland has announced that Dying Light: The Beast will not be released on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One due to hardware limitations. Players who pre-ordered the game for these older consoles will be eligible for refunds. The game will still be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Highly Anticipated PlayStation 4 Action Adventure Game Canceled
Techland has canceled the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions of their upcoming survival horror game, Dying Light: The Beast. The developer cited technical limitations of the older consoles, stating they could not deliver the intended experience. The game will still be released on current-generation platforms and PC.
Techland cancels PS4 and Xbox One versions of Dying Light: The Beast — 'It became clear that bringing the game to those platforms would require compromises that would prevent us from delivering the experience we set out to create'
Techland has cancelled the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions of Dying Light: The Beast, stating the game was built for current-generation hardware and could not be brought to last-gen consoles without significant compromises. The studio apologized for the disappointment and confirmed that refunds would be available for those expecting to play on the older platforms.
Dying Light: The Beast canceled on PS4 and Xbox One as Techland says the 13-year-old consoles can't handle…
Techland has officially canceled the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions of Dying Light: The Beast, stating that the 13-year-old consoles cannot handle the game's demanding hardware requirements. The developer explained that bringing the game to previous-generation hardware would necessitate compromises that would detract from the intended experience. While Dying Light 2 was playable on these older consoles, The Beast was built from the ground up for current-generation hardware.
Dying Light: The Beast PS4 And Xbox One Versions Cancelled
Techland has canceled the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions of Dying Light: The Beast due to performance issues on older hardware. The developer will provide refunds for pre-orders, and player reactions to the news are mixed.
Techland cancel Dying Light: The Beast for PS4 and Xbox One release
Techland has officially canceled the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions of Dying Light: The Beast due to technical limitations. The studio stated the game was designed for current-generation hardware and could not be compromised for last-gen consoles. Refunds are available for those who pre-ordered the game on these platforms.
Another Game Skips Last-Gen, As Dying Light: The Beast Dumps PS4/Xbox One
Techland has canceled the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions of Dying Light: The Beast, citing that the game's advanced visuals and mechanics are too demanding for last-generation hardware. The studio stated that the game was built for current-generation consoles and PC, and that compromises would negatively impact the player experience. Refunds are available for those who preordered the last-gen versions.
Dying Light: The Beast for PS4 and Xbox One Canceled After Dev Accepts 'The Technical Realities of Development'
Techland has canceled the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions of Dying Light: The Beast due to the technical realities of development. The studio cited these challenges as the reason for the discontinuation of the planned content for the older console generation.
Dying Light: The Beast is No Longer Coming to PS4 and Xbox One Because of Hardware Constraints
Techland has announced that Dying Light: The Beast will no longer be released on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One due to hardware limitations. The game was designed to leverage the power of current-generation consoles, and bringing it to previous-generation platforms would have required unacceptable compromises. Refunds are available for pre-orders on those platforms.
