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Reinventing Extraction: Inside Delta Force’s Most Ambitious Map YetDelta Force's new season, Meltdown, introduces the AZ3 map on Xbox Series X|S, aiming to reinvent the extraction shooter experience. Game Director Shadow Guo and Game Design Director Ricky discuss how the map's reactive environment, player-driven narrative, and escalating threats like radiation and the H1000 boss create a dynamic and immersive run. Player actions collectively determine the outcome, whether it's stabilizing the reactor or facing a full meltdown, offering a fresh sense of adventure with each playthrough.
Pokemon Unite 5th Anniversary Update - 4 New LicencesPokemon Unite is celebrating its 5th anniversary starting July 21, 2026, with the addition of four new legendary Pokemon licenses: Yveltal on July 3, Palkia on July 17, Reshiram on August 7, and Solgaleo on August 21. The Pokemon Company and TiMi Studio Group will also host events offering in-game rewards like license art and holowear.
HONOR OF KINGS UNITES WITH INUYASHA TO INTRODUCE EXCLUSIVE SKINS AND NEW GAMEPLAY EXPERIENCES Brothers By Blood, Bound By DestinyHonor of Kings, the world's most-played MOBA, is collaborating with the anime series InuYasha from June 27 to July 26. This event introduces exclusive InuYasha-themed skins, spritelings, and backgrounds, along with various in-game events like a Lucky Draw and a Top-Up event to earn rewards. Developed by TiMi Studio Group, a subsidiary of Tencent Games, Honor of Kings is known for its free-to-play model and thriving esports scene.
Delta Force Announces New Season Meltdown, Launching June 30 with New Maps, Modes and Rainbow Six Siege CollaborationTeam Jade announced Season Meltdown for Delta Force, launching June 30, featuring a new map, AZ3 Nuclear Plant, with escalating hazards and a new boss. The update also introduces a new Operator, N-Two, two new weapons, and a collaboration with Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege. Delta Force is a free-to-play tactical shooter available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, iOS, and Android.- HONOR OF KINGS ROLLING OUT THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE UPDATE OF 2026 HOK Plus 2.0 Is Now Live!Honor of Kings has launched its major HOK Plus 2.0 update, introducing a new Indian-inspired hero named Devara and three Arena of Valor heroes. The update also features a new Super Flow Brawl 2.0 mode, quality-of-life improvements, and various in-game rewards and events, including preparations for the 2026 Asian Games Esports Qualifiers.
Two Tactical Worlds Collide: Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege® Is Coming to Delta ForceTeam Jade has announced a crossover event between Delta Force and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege, set to arrive in Delta Force's next season. This collaboration brings together two prominent tactical shooter franchises for the first time. The upcoming season for Delta Force will also feature new maps and a new Operator, with full details on the Rainbow Six Siege content to be revealed before the season's launch.- HEROES ASSEMBLE FOR THE ULTIMATE FIGHT AS HONOR OF KINGS JOINS FORCES WITH Attack on Titan TO CELEBRATE TEAM SPIRIT Dedicate Your Heart To The Gorge!Honor of Kings, the world's most-played MOBA, is collaborating with the anime series Attack on Titan from May 1 to May 31. This partnership introduces themed hero skins, backgrounds, and a new gameplay mode. The event coincides with Honor of Kings' annual social gaming event, High Five Day, celebrating team spirit and courage.
- Monster Hunter Outlanders Second Closed Beta Now Live with Aesoland and Radiant MonstersTiMi Studio Group has launched the second closed beta for its mobile action RPG, Monster Hunter Outlanders. This update introduces the new continent of Aesoland, new character classes like Assault and Disruptor, and Radiant monster variants of existing creatures. New Buddy companions and expanded crafting and building features are also included.
Enter here for a chance to win a Delta Force R93 - Heavy Duty skinTiMi Studio Group is celebrating the one-year anniversary of Delta Force on mobile with a giveaway of 1000 R93 - Heavy Duty skins. Players have until May 5, 2026, to enter for a chance to win the cosmetic item, which developer Team Jade describes as giving a "rugged, industrial edge" to a player's loadout.
Monster Hunter Outlanders announces second closed betaCapcom and TiMi Studio Group have announced a second closed beta test for the mobile game Monster Hunter Outlanders. While a specific date for the beta has not yet been revealed, registration is now open on the game's official website. Monster Hunter Outlanders is a free-to-play title being co-developed for iOS and Android devices.
New Cyberpunk TCG becomes the most-funded TCG game in Kickstarter history | News-in-briefA new Cyberpunk-themed trading card game has become the most-funded TCG in Kickstarter history, surpassing $8.6 million. Separately, Sony has begun automatically refunding microtransaction purchases for players of the free-to-play hero shooter Highguard, which was shut down earlier this month due to failing to meet player retention metrics.
Sony appears to be auto-refunding Highguard players their microtransaction paymentsSony has begun automatically refunding microtransaction purchases made by players of the free-to-play hero shooter Highguard on PlayStation 5. The game, developed by Wildlight Entertainment and reportedly financed by Tencent subsidiary TiMi Studio Group, was shut down earlier this month due to failure to meet player retention metrics.
Highguard Players on PS5 Are Seemingly Getting Refunds for In-Game PurchasesPlayStation 5 players of the recently shut down game Highguard are reportedly receiving automatic refunds for in-game purchases. While Sony has not officially commented, players on other platforms like PC and Xbox Series X have not reported similar refunds. It remains unclear if this initiative is from Sony or the developer, Wildlight Entertainment.
Tencent Games Showcases Tech Advancements Shaping Future Player Experience at GDC 2026Tencent Games will present its technological advancements at GDC 2026, focusing on AI-powered tools for game creation, engine innovation, and player protection. The company will showcase solutions like VISVISE for 3D animation, MagicDawn for enhanced visuals, and ACE for anti-cheat systems. Tencent Games will also highlight its commitment to sustainable growth and talent development through various sessions and initiatives.- Highguard servers to go offline on March 12, 2026Wildlight Entertainment's game Highguard will cease operations on March 12, 2026, due to an inability to sustain a player base. The studio cited that despite over two million players engaging with the game, it did not meet long-term viability metrics. Reports also suggest layoffs and financing issues tied to Tencent subsidiary TiMi Studio Group.
Report: Fewer than 20 staff remain at Highguard dev Wildlight EntertainmentFewer than 20 employees reportedly remain at Highguard developer Wildlight Entertainment following significant layoffs after the game's troubled launch. Sources indicate the studio ran out of money, despite being initially funded by Tencent subsidiary TiMi Studio Group. The free-to-play shooter lost approximately 90% of its player base within a week of its January 26 release.
Tencent reportedly closes TiMi Montréal studioTencent subsidiary TiMi Studio Group has reportedly closed its Montréal studio, TiMi Montréal, which was founded in 2021 and led by former Assassin's Creed creative director Ashraf Ismail. The studio had not released any games since its inception. This follows the earlier closure of TiMi's Los Angeles-based studio, Team Kajiu, in 2023.
Tencent reportedly shutter open world game studio which had drafted in former Assassin’s Creed directorTencent has reportedly shut down its TiMi Montreal studio, which was established in 2021 with the aim of developing multi-platform open-world games. Despite five years of operation and hiring former Assassin's Creed creative director Ashraf Ismail, the studio did not release any titles. This closure aligns with a broader trend of Chinese gaming giants scaling back Western expansion efforts.
Report: Tencent was Highguard's secret financial backerA report indicates that Tencent, through its subsidiary TiMi Studio Group, was the primary financial backer for Wildlight Entertainment's hero shooter, Highguard. Neither company has officially confirmed the report, though Wildlight CEO Dusty Welch has previously declined to discuss funding sources. Highguard launched as a free-to-play title in January 2026 but reportedly failed to meet internal expectations, leading to significant layoffs shortly after its release.
Tencent's TiMi Studio Group reportedly funded Highguard dev Wildlight EntertainmentTencent subsidiary TiMi Studio Group reportedly served as the lead financial backer for Wildlight Entertainment, the developer of Highguard. Wildlight, formed in 2023 by former Respawn Entertainment developers, has not publicly commented on the funding details. This news comes after Wildlight recently laid off an unspecified number of employees.