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Re-Logic celebrate 15 years of Terraria - 70 million sales, cross-play soon and more updates to come
Re-Logic is celebrating 15 years of Terraria, announcing the game has sold over 70 million copies across PC, console, and mobile platforms. The developer also confirmed that cross-play is coming soon and that updates for the game will continue beyond version 1.4.6.
Valorant patch incoming, and it is nerf central – here’s what’s in v12.09
Riot Games has released Valorant patch 12.09, focusing on significant balance changes for agents and weapons. Neon's mobility has been adjusted to reduce her evasiveness, and shotguns are now less accurate while moving, jumping, or using ropes. The Bucky, Judge, and Shorty shotguns have also received specific nerfs. Additionally, the patch includes improvements to the text evaluation system for detecting abusive chat and adds support for AMD Anti-Lag 2 on PC.
Gearbox Studio Quebec founders start new studio
Former leaders from Gearbox Studio Québec, including Sébastien Caisse and Pierre-André Déry, have launched a new independent studio named Studio Ricochet. The studio aims to develop original intellectual property for PC and consoles, focusing on bold creative vision and premium experiences. Their debut title is a co-op action-adventure game.
New Kaiju Game Beastlink for PC and Console Announced
The new game Beastlink has been announced for PC and consoles, featuring gameplay where players can control either monster hunters or the kaiju themselves. The game promises destructible sandbox environments for players to battle in.
Crimson Desert devs shared the wealth of its success with a cash bonus for every single employee
Pearl Abyss CEO Heo Jin-young announced that all employees will receive a bonus of five million KRW (approximately $3,400) to celebrate Crimson Desert selling five million copies in its first month. The open-world action game has achieved critical and financial success, with the company attributing this to substantial post-launch updates. The success has also garnered praise from the South Korean Prime Minister, who highlighted its potential for the domestic game industry.
Here's your next batch of Xbox Game Pass games for April
Microsoft has announced new games coming to Xbox Game Pass in April, including Kiln, Aphelion, and Trepang2. Several titles will also be leaving the service on April 30th. New additions span various genres and platforms, with some games available via Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
New Fortnite updates turns the game into Singstar and introduces Showdown Act 2
Fortnite has received a new update introducing "Mic Vocals" to Fortnite Festival, allowing players to sing along in real-time with microphones, similar to Singstar. The update also launches Showdown Act 2 for the battle royale mode, featuring a conflict between Jules and Dasha, and makes the Save The World mode free-to-play.
How to get Thalamus in Hades II – you are definitely doing it wrong
This guide explains how to obtain Thalamus in Hades II, a crucial resource for the 'Unraveling a Fateful Bond' incantation. Players must find Origin Seeds within Chaos Gates by digging, then plant them at the Crossroads. The seeds mature into Thalamus after approximately one full run.
UK government begins rollout of £30m Games Growth Package
The UK government has launched a £30 million Games Growth Package to support the domestic video game industry. The funding includes £28.5 million for the UK Games Fund, aimed at early-stage developers and studio growth, and £1.5 million for the London Games Festival over three years. The package is divided into tracks for new studios, prototyping, and expansion, with an additional £20 million designated for the Tay Cities region.
TIGA: PC and console continue to drive UK games development
Trade body TIGA reports that PC remains the primary focus for UK game development studios, with 46% of studios and 56% of start-ups concentrating on the platform. Console development accounts for a significant share of industry jobs, rising to 50%, while the proportion of studios working on mobile games has decreased. Despite these platform strengths, the UK development sector is experiencing its most severe downturn on record, with significant job losses.
Xbox Game Pass Adds Hades II, DayZ, Replaced, and More
Microsoft has announced new games coming to Xbox Game Pass in early April, including Hades II, DayZ, Replaced, and Final Fantasy IV. The service will also see the addition of several other titles across various genres, with some games leaving the library on April 15. Specific platforms for each game include PC, Xbox Series X|S, Cloud, Console, and Handheld.
Xbox Game Pass April 2026 Wave 1 Lineup and Departures Announced
Microsoft has announced the first wave of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in March 2026, including titles like Hades II, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. Several games, including Grand Theft Auto V and Ashen, will be leaving the service on March 31, 2026.
Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Kiln, Hades II, Vampire Crawlers, and More
Xbox Game Pass is adding a variety of games throughout April, including Hades II, Replaced, and Kiln available day one. Other notable additions include Final Fantasy IV, DayZ, Planet Coaster 2, and The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered. Several titles are also scheduled to leave the service on April 15.
Star Trek Online’s First Contact Day event is offering a new version of one of its first ships
Star Trek Online is offering players a free T6 Noble Intel Battlecruiser during its First Contact Day event, running from April 7th to May 7th. Players can earn progress towards the ship by completing various in-game tasks, including launching a Phoenix rocket and participating in historical Star Trek scenarios on PC and consoles.
Apex Legends Drops the Hammer: 73K Cheaters Banned in Season 28 Crackdown
Respawn Entertainment announced that over 73,000 Apex Legends accounts were banned for cheating during Season 28, with the vast majority on PC. The bans targeted various infractions, including hardware-level devices like XIM and Titan, as well as DMA devices and HWID spoofers. This crackdown highlights Respawn's ongoing commitment to competitive integrity and suggests a move towards more continuous anti-cheat monitoring.
Mr. Resident Evil signs a deal with Mr. Stellar Blade
Shift Up, the company behind Stellar Blade and Goddess of Victory: Nikke, has acquired Shinji Mikami's new studio, Unbound Inc. Unbound's unannounced games will be supported and distributed by Shift Up, with Mikami expressing confidence in a creative partnership with CEO Hyung-Tae Kim. This acquisition follows the closure of Mikami's previous studio, Tango Gameworks, by Microsoft.
Stellar Blade's Shift Up Buys Shinji Mikami's New Studio Unbound
Shift Up, the studio behind Stellar Blade and Goddess of Victory: Nikke, has acquired Unbound, a new studio founded by Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami. The partnership aims to leverage Mikami's team's expertise to create original PC and console IPs. This acquisition follows the significant sales success of Stellar Blade.
Ustwo Games to keynote Develop:Brighton 2026
Ustwo Games executives Maria Sayans, Daniel Gray, and Peter Pashley will deliver the keynote at Develop:Brighton 2026, discussing the studio's 14-year history and its strategic shift towards PC as a primary platform. The studio, known for titles like Monument Valley and Alba: A Wildlife Adventure, will explore its journey and future direction.
Resident Evil director Shinji Mikami partners with Stellar Blade devs Shift Up to make "smaller, experimental titles alongside a large-scale flagship"
Resident Evil director Shinji Mikami has partnered with Korean studio Shift Up, the developers of Stellar Blade. Mikami's new company, Unbound, will focus on developing smaller, experimental titles alongside a large-scale flagship game. Shift Up has acquired Unbound, and Mikami expressed a sense of synergy with Shift Up's CEO, Hyung-Tae Kim.
Shift Up Acquires Shinji Mikami Studio Unbound
Shift Up has fully acquired Shinji Mikami's studio, Unbound, which focuses on developing original console and PC intellectual properties. This acquisition aims to strengthen Shift Up's global development efforts and expand its PC and console game production. Unbound will continue its focus on creative development with multiple projects in progress, while Shift Up will directly publish their titles.