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Age of Mythology: Retold DLC ‘Obsidian Mirror’ launches April 21
The downloadable content "Obsidian Mirror" for Age of Mythology: Retold, featuring the Aztec civilization, will launch on April 21. This expansion introduces three new Major Gods, nine Minor Gods, and new gameplay mechanics like Fear and Illusion, alongside a 12-mission campaign. The game is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and PC.
Halo: Campaign Evolved is Being Co-Developed by Halo Studios, Virtuos and Abstraction – Rumor
A new report suggests that Abstraction is co-developing Halo: Campaign Evolved, with Virtuos also involved to an unknown degree. Abstraction's work reportedly includes level and technical design, with development beginning in Summer 2023. The game is rumored for a late 2024 release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, focusing on campaign co-op with new mechanics and weapons.
"There's a million ways that it could have gone wrong": How returning to The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion reshaped Todd Howard's stance on remastering Bethesda's RPGs
Bethesda Game Studios executive producer Todd Howard discussed the challenges and considerations behind remastering classic RPGs, specifically The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion. He explained the studio's approach to modernizing the game while preserving its original art style and gameplay, and revealed that the success of Oblivion Remastered has led them to consider future remasters of their titles.
Resident Evil-Styled Remakes Wouldn’t be Viable for Bethesda’s RPG, Says Former Developer
Former Bethesda developer Nate Purkeypile stated that full remakes on the scale of Resident Evil 2 and 4 are not viable for Bethesda's open-world RPGs due to their complex systems. He also noted that a "from scratch" remake would be prohibitively expensive. The discussion also touched on the possibility of Fallout 5 being developed by an external studio while Bethesda focuses on The Elder Scrolls 6.
Cyberpunk 2077 Not Planned to Receive Additional DLCs or Expansions, Says CD Projekt RED
CD Projekt RED has confirmed that Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, released in September 2023, is the final expansion for the game, with no further DLCs or expansions planned. The studio is now focusing on Project Orion, unofficially known as Cyberpunk 2. Phantom Liberty has sold ten million copies, contributing to the base game's over 35 million sales.
Unannounced Fallout Project Was Being Made by Another Microsoft Studio, Never Coming Out – Rumor
Journalist Jeff Gerstmann reported that an unannounced Fallout project being developed by another Microsoft-owned studio has been canceled and will not be released. He believes Bethesda Game Studios, under Todd Howard's leadership, will continue to develop major Fallout and The Elder Scrolls titles internally rather than outsourcing them.
Everything we know about Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
Konami has announced Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, a remake of the 2004 classic Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, developed with Virtuos. The remake aims for a 1:1 recreation of the original's story and gameplay, featuring updated graphics and sound. It is slated for release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, with a potential release in late 2024 to coincide with the original's 20th anniversary.
