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Fallout 5 Confirmed, But Bethesda’s Reveal Left Fans Cold — And Honestly, Fair Enough
Bethesda Softworks director Todd Howard confirmed that Fallout 5 is in pre-production and being developed on the Creation Engine 3, alongside remasters of Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas. However, the lack of concrete details, release windows, or visual assets for any of these projects, with The Elder Scrolls VI taking priority, has left fans underwhelmed. Howard's attempt to engage with the community via Reddit also received mixed reactions, with many expressing skepticism due to past announcements.
Square Enix says Kingdom Hearts 4 has “the most detailed worlds we’ve ever created” but amount will be limited, script almost twice as long as KH3, more
Square Enix developers revealed that Kingdom Hearts 4 will feature the most detailed worlds ever created, though the total number will be limited. The game's script is nearly twice as long as Kingdom Hearts 3, and voice recording is progressing well. Development is reportedly going smoothly, with the game planned for a late 2027 release on Nintendo Switch 2.
MetaKing Ships a BLOCKLORDS Animated Series Just Weeks After Pulling the Plug on the Game
MetaKing Studios has released the first chapter of an animated series titled "The Approaching Storm" for their recently shut-down game BLOCKLORDS. The studio pivoted to its AI generation canvas, BLOCKLORE, for production after announcing the game's closure just weeks prior. The game, which launched on Steam in March 2026 after over seven years of development and a $15 million raise, received "Mostly Negative" reviews before its shutdown.
Whatever happened to multiplayer ‘party royale’ game Fall Guys?
A recent patch for Fall Guys has been released, addressing issues with anti-cheat, names, crashes, desync, movement, arrow indicators, and stability, while also reintroducing Blast Ball levels. This update comes after player concerns about the game's development status, fueled by a recent leak and past layoffs at developer Mediatonic following its acquisition by Epic Games.
Portal-Like Shooter Splitgate Died Once, And It’s Dying Again … Kind Of
Developer 1047 Games announced that active development for Splitgate: Arena Reloaded and Empulse is ending due to insufficient revenue to support dedicated servers. Both games will transition to peer-to-peer play starting September 3rd, allowing them to remain playable. Empulse will receive one final update with a new map.
Embers Adrift releases a tiny patch after being defeated by vegetation improvements
The latest patch for Embers Adrift is notably small, as planned performance improvements for vegetation did not yield the expected results and remain disabled. Key updates include tooltip comparison for tools, the ability to learn three professions simultaneously, and a chance for non-standard Blighted spawns. The development team is currently prioritizing work on the upcoming Forgotten Depths III expansion.
The Witcher 3 Remastered: Everything new coming in the big free upgrade
CD Projekt Red has announced The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered, set to launch on September 29, 2026, as a free upgrade for existing owners. This remaster includes significant gameplay overhauls, such as combat, skill systems, and transmogs, alongside technical enhancements like ray tracing and HDR. The original expansions, Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine, are now also free for all base game owners.
1047 Games to end active development of Empulse & Splitgate: Arena Reloaded
Developer 1047 Games is ending active development on Splitgate: Arena Reloaded and Empulse to focus on a new project. The games will transition to a peer-to-peer system in early September with a final update, after which no new content will be released. The studio has teased that its next game will be significantly different from its previous titles.
Rockstar Games Doubled in Size for GTA 6, Hired Real World Professionals for Fashion, Vehicles, and More
Rockstar Games significantly expanded its team for Grand Theft Auto 6, doubling its employee count. The studio also enlisted real-world professionals to contribute to the game's vehicles and fashion elements.
Ubisoft Sold A Game But Forgot To Include The Literal Game Part
Ubisoft's recent Steam re-release of Heroes of Might and Magic 3 was marred by an error where the actual game files were omitted, leaving players with a tiny executable. This issue was later fixed, but not before significant player backlash and negative reviews. The company is planning a full remake of the game for next year.
For GTA 6, Rockstar has more than doubled in size since Red Dead Redemption 2, and has an entire Los Angeles branch…
Rockstar Games has significantly expanded its workforce since the development of Red Dead Redemption 2, with its Los Angeles branch now dedicated almost entirely to pedestrian NPCs for Grand Theft Auto 6. The article highlights the iterative development process and the massive scale of the project, with an estimated budget exceeding $1 billion.
GTA 6 leaker escalates spoilers, releases 4 minutes of Lucia's prologue
A leaker known as Cyberleek has released a 4-minute clip of Grand Theft Auto 6 gameplay, featuring the protagonist Lucia. The leak includes a message criticizing game ownership rights and Rockstar's development practices. This latest leak escalates previous spoilers and comes ahead of a planned reveal by Rockstar Games.
Otherside’s Other Games Crew Books Clubhouse Slot Ahead of Mutant’s Fifth Birthday
The Other Games team, associated with Otherside and Yuga Labs, will host a 'Meet at the Clubhouse' session to discuss their development progress and upcoming plans. The event will also cover preparations for the fifth anniversary of the Mutant Ape Yacht Club, which launched on August 28, 2021. The team has been building within Otherside using the Otherside Development Kit and will share details about their creations and future projects.
Konami wants Silent Hill to have "an annual release of new games," and it's already working on…
Konami aims for an annual release of new Silent Hill games, with producer Motoi Okamoto stating that multiple unannounced projects are in development. The company plans to explore diverse settings beyond the traditional American town to foster creative freedom for developers and prevent player fatigue. While acknowledging concerns about potential dilution of the series, Konami is committed to delivering positive surprises to fans.
Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement delayed to 2027
ArtPlay has announced that Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement has been delayed to 2027. Co-founder Koji Igarashi stated that the extra time is needed for polishing the game, which was originally slated for 2026. The team is dedicated to finishing the game despite the passing of its original director, Shutaro Iida.
Ubisoft debuts Player Council platform to expand early game development feedback
Ubisoft has launched The Player Council, a new platform designed to gather early player feedback on games in development. Announced at Gamescom 2026, the platform allows players to test concepts and prototypes, offering direct communication with developers. This initiative aims to improve game quality by integrating player input from the earliest stages of development, as seen with the successful delay and subsequent performance of Assassin's Creed Shadows.
Rockstar calls GTA 6 leaks 'heartbreaking for our team' and says the game is nearly finished
Rockstar Games has addressed the recent Grand Theft Auto 6 gameplay leaks, calling them 'heartbreaking for our team.' The studio confirmed that the game is nearing completion and will receive an extended look on Netflix.
Humankind 2 devs respond to "AI slop" accusations, assure fans its new Gamescom trailer features "real actors, practical sets, and custom-made props"
Amplitude Studios has responded to accusations that the trailer for their upcoming game, Humankind 2, utilized generative AI. The developers confirmed that the trailer was filmed using real actors, practical sets, and custom-made props, and they plan to release behind-the-scenes footage to support their claims. This comes amidst growing concerns about the use of AI in game development and production.
Ubisoft starts its own version of Steam Early Access with 4 games available to test, including 2 early prototypes
Ubisoft has launched The Player Council, a new platform for players to test in-development games and provide feedback. This initiative allows direct interaction between developers and their audience, covering new concepts, prototypes, and evolving existing games on PC. Four titles are currently available for testing: Codename Split Point, Codename Rook, Riders Republic, and Altomega.
Rockstar Games addresses Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks
Rockstar Games has addressed the recent leaks of Grand Theft Auto 6, apologizing to fans for what they may have seen. Despite the leaks, the game remains on track for its November 2026 release date. Publisher Take-Two Interactive is reportedly investigating the source of the leaks, while pre-order numbers are described as unprecedented.
