Worms
News, coverage and analysis tracking Worms across the outlets.
How to watch Summer Game Fest 2026 from the UK and what games will be shownSummer Game Fest 2026 is scheduled to begin on Friday, June 5th at 10 PM BST in the UK, running for two hours. The showcase, hosted by Geoff Keighley, will feature gameplay trailers for confirmed titles like Star Wars Zero Company and updates on Fortnite and Among Us. Rumors suggest potential reveals for Resident Evil Code: Veronica remake and a new Hot Wheels game.
Team17 confirms new layoffs following internal restructuringPublisher Team17 has confirmed layoffs impacting its marketing and communications departments following an internal restructuring. This follows a larger restructuring effort in 2023 and highlights ongoing challenges within the video game industry.
Team17 has laid off members of its marketing and communications departmentTeam17 has conducted layoffs within its marketing and communications department, impacting at least the entire internal PR team. A spokesperson confirmed that roles were eliminated following a business operations review, but stated the company's commitment to supporting its games and partners remains unchanged.
Summer Game Fest 2026 and State of Play - every PS5, Xbox, and Nintendo rumourThis article compiles numerous rumors and predictions for upcoming announcements at Summer Game Fest, State of Play, and other gaming showcases. It covers potential reveals for games across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch platforms, including new titles, sequels, remakes, and DLC from major publishers like Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo, Ubisoft, and Capcom.
TEAM17 PARTNERS WITH FIRSTLOOK AS EXCLUSIVE PLAYTESTING PLATFORMPublisher Team17 has partnered with FirstLook, adopting it as its exclusive platform for playtesting and gathering player feedback across its game portfolio. This collaboration aims to enhance game development by providing structured player insights and refining gameplay experiences. The partnership will support upcoming titles, including Hell Let Loose: Vietnam, ensuring a unified approach to player engagement throughout the development lifecycle.- Rumor MillA gameplay leak has surfaced for a new entry in the Worms series, offering a brief glimpse of potential new mechanics. The leak suggests the franchise may be preparing for a future announcement or release.
New 3D Worms Game LeakedA new 3D Worms game has been leaked, with images and details surfacing from a user who claims to have participated in a private playtest. The leak occurred incidentally while another user was leaking information about Assassin's Creed: Invictus. The leaked screenshots suggest a tactics-style game with upgrade mechanics between stages.
Unannounced XCOM-Like Worms Game Unveiled in Leaked Footage, ScreenshotsLeaked footage and screenshots suggest a new Worms game, codenamed Project Arrakis and potentially titled Worms Galactic Tactics, is in development. The game appears to adopt an XCOM-like 3D turn-based tactical gameplay style with destructible environments and potential roguelike elements. Team 17 has not officially announced the title, but the leaks indicate it may be revealed soon, possibly around Summer Game Fest.- An Unannounced Worms Game Has Seemingly Leaked, and It Looks Like It's Returning to 3DA new Worms game, potentially titled Worms Galactic Tactics, has seemingly leaked with screenshots and details suggesting a shift to a 3D, turn-based tactical format similar to XCOM. The game is reportedly codenamed Project Arrakis and is currently undergoing playtesting. While the source of the leak is considered unreliable, the presence of multiple screenshots lends credibility to the possibility of an official announcement soon, possibly around Summer Game Fest.
Leaker reveals new Worms gameA leaker has revealed a screenshot of a new Worms game, codenamed Project Arrakis, currently in playtesting on Steam. The title is expected to be officially announced during the upcoming Summer Game Fest. Team17 has not yet commented on the leak, though the article also mentions Worms Rumble's upcoming release on Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.
Assassin's Creed spin-off leak argument leads to tease of new Worms gameA leaked screenshot from the upcoming Assassin's Creed Invictus has led to a public dispute between a leaker and Ubisoft, with the company accusing the leaker of spreading misinformation and heavily altering the image, possibly with AI. Amidst this controversy, a separate leak has surfaced, suggesting a new installment in the Worms franchise is in development.- Worms Review - My Screeching, Absolved ResignationsWorms is a brief, free visual novel from Sukeban Games, released on April Fools' Day, that offers a haunting meditation on perception and unease. The game follows a businessman's unsettling encounter with a peculiar girl in Osaka, using minimalist prose and atmosphere to convey its themes without player choices or elaborate visuals. Despite its short runtime, the game leaves a lasting impression, proving the power of simple storytelling.
- VA-11 Hall-A Developer Releases Free Visual Novel 'Worms'Sukeban Games, the developer of VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action, has released a free visual novel titled "Worms" on itch.io. The developer also published a blog post discussing the game's creation, their thoughts on the visual novel genre, and the importance of narrative pacing and text presentation.