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Cronos: The New Dawn wins Best Polish Game at the Digital Dragons Awards
Cronos: The New Dawn by Bloober Team was the biggest winner at the Digital Dragons Awards, taking home the Polish Game of the Year award. The event celebrated the best of Polish game development, with other notable nominees including Techland's Dying Light: The Beast and 11 bit studios' The Alters.
Focus Grove releases on June 1st
Focus Grove, a cozy work companion game developed by Little Lantern, is set to release on Steam on June 1st, 2026. The game aims to help players manage their work and lives better by growing a woodland farm alongside real-life progress. The development team includes former employees from CD Projekt RED, Techland, and One More Level.
Dying Light Franchise Director Tymon Smektala leaves Techland
Tymon Smektala, the franchise director for Dying Light, has departed from Techland. Smektala joined Techland in 2013 and was instrumental in the design of the original Dying Light, its expansion The Following, and Dying Light 2.
Dying Light boss Tymon Smektała is stepping down, but "can't wait to experience its next chapter"
Dying Light Franchise Director Tymon Smektała has announced his departure from Techland to pursue new opportunities. Smektała, who served as producer on the first two games and led the series, expressed pride in the franchise's journey and excitement to experience its future as a player. His departure comes after the successful launch of Dying Light: The Beast, with Techland actively hiring for new roles to define the next chapter of the Dying Light franchise.
Dying Light head leaves Techland after 13 years: "The franchise is in great hands, and I'm excited to see it…
Tymon Smektała, franchise director for Dying Light, has departed Techland after 13 years. Smektała expressed pride in the series' development and confidence in its future under new leadership. He joined Techland in 2013 and became franchise director in 2022.
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The director of the Dying Light franchise has stepped down from their role at Techland after 13 years with the company. The departure marks a significant change for the studio behind the popular zombie survival series.
Dying Light Franchise Director Steps Down to Pursue “A New Chapter”
Tymon Smektała, franchise director for Techland's Dying Light series, has announced his departure after nearly 13 years to pursue new opportunities. Smektała expressed pride in the franchise's achievements and confidence in its future under Techland's continued development. He previously served as a producer on the original Dying Light and a designer on Dying Light 2 Stay Human.
Feel the rhythm of Rio – Maracanã and Rio de Janeiro arrive in Copa City
Copa City has been delayed to June 16, 2026, to ensure a simultaneous multi-platform release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The football management simulation will now include Rio de Janeiro and the iconic Maracanã Stadium as part of its launch lineup, with Fluminense FC also added as post-launch paid content. The game's developer, Triple Espresso, cited the need for additional time to address platform certification feedback as the reason for the delay.
Exploring the Future of RPGs: How Rebel Wolves is striving to raise the bar with The Blood of Dawnwalker
Rebel Wolves, a studio founded by former CD Projekt RED veterans, aims to elevate the RPG genre with their upcoming game, The Blood of Dawnwalker. The title emphasizes player agency and meaningful choices within a narrative sandbox, featuring a day/night cycle that impacts the protagonist's abilities and motivations. The Blood of Dawnwalker is set to release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X on September 3, 2026.
Best Zombie Games Of All Time
This guide ranks the best zombie games of all time, highlighting titles that excel in survival, horror, and action. Featured games include '7 Days to Die,' 'Days Gone,' 'Resident Evil 2,' and 'The Last of Us series,' among others, spanning various platforms like PC, PlayStation, and Xbox consoles.
Is Fortnite Toxic? An Honest Answer Backed by Data (2026) | TAG
Data suggests Fortnite's reputation for toxicity is more nuanced than commonly perceived, with lower rates of identity-based harassment compared to other competitive shooters. While age-driven trash talk and skill-gap frustration are prevalent, especially in modes like Ranked, Epic Games has implemented moderation tools and default communication settings to mitigate harm, particularly for younger players.
Dying Light Fan Creates Stunning Kyle Crane Art That’s Going Viral
An artist known as BBMOONXX has created viral fan art featuring Dying Light characters Kyle Crane and Dani, sparking discussion within the gaming community. The artwork highlights the enduring legacy of the original game and the power of fan creations to keep titles alive.
Silent Hill 2 remake studio Bloober Team announces leadership expansion and teases seven games in development
Bloober Team, the studio behind the Silent Hill 2 remake, is expanding its leadership and has seven games in development, including two first-party titles and five co-developed projects. The company aims for strategic growth without overwhelming players with releases, focusing on survivability in the current market. New appointments include Thaine Lyman as head of studio, Katya Baukova as director of business development, and Michał Gembicki as head of publishing.
Bloober Team expands leadership, as studio steps up to seven horror titles in active development
Bloober Team, the developer behind the Silent Hill 2 remake, has expanded its leadership team and is now actively developing seven horror titles, including two single-player games and five in co-development. CEO Piotr Babieno emphasized a focus on sustainable development and financial discipline over rapid, reckless growth. The studio aims for a balanced approach with two core first-party production teams and an expanding co-development label.
Bloober Team Has 7 Games in Active Development
Bloober Team has announced several leadership changes, appointing new heads for studio production, publishing, and business development. The studio currently has seven games in active development, with five being co-developed under the Black Mirror Games label. CEO Piotr Babieno emphasized a strategy of sustainable development and long-term stability, aiming for a balance between ambition and responsibility without reckless growth or layoffs.
Dying Light: The Beast Restored Land Hotfix Makes Kyle Less Hangry, Addresses Multiple Issues
Techland has released a hotfix for Dying Light: The Beast - Restored Land, addressing numerous issues including hunger drain, vendor stock, and inventory management. The update also rebalances night chases and fixes crossplay connectivity between Steam and Epic Games Store versions. The hotfix aims to refine the player experience in the Castor Woods area.
Dying Light: The Beast – Why Now Is the Right Time to Return to Castor Woods
Techland has released the Restored Land update for Dying Light: The Beast, introducing a new mode where zombies do not respawn and resources are scarcer, shifting the gameplay towards a more cerebral experience. The update also adds Roadkill Rallies, new event-based side quests, and improvements to parkour, breathing new life into the game for both new and returning players. PC performance remains strong with the update.
Dying Light: The Beast Restored Land Drops From The Abbey Now | Console Creatures
Techland has released Dying Light: The Beast Restored Land, an enhanced version of the game that functions as a new 'Nightmare Mode' with intensified survival mechanics and permanent consequences. This update includes the base game, new content like Roadkill Rallies, and all previously released updates, with significant gameplay and performance enhancements. The enhanced version is free for existing owners.
Exclusive Look at New Quest Encounters in Dying Light: The Beast Restored Land
Dying Light: The Beast Restored Land introduces 36 new random quest encounters that add narrative depth and reactivity to the game world. These self-contained stories are discovered through environmental details and notes, offering players new ways to experience the game. The enhanced version is a free upgrade for existing players and includes all previous updates.
Dying Light: The Beast's Restored Land update makes everything more permanent
Techland has released a new update for their open-world zombie game Dying Light, titled 'The Beast's Restored Land'. This update aims to increase the game's challenge by making certain elements more permanent for players.