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Long-Running PS5, PS4 Multiplayer Game Ending Development
Bungie announced that development on its long-running multiplayer RPG, Destiny 2, will cease after its final live-service content update on June 9, 2026. The studio will shift focus to incubating new games, though the Destiny franchise's future remains uncertain. The final update will include significant changes and story conclusions.
Destiny 2 ending 'live service content updates' in June as Bungie moves on to 'a new beginning'
Bungie has announced that the live service content updates for Destiny 2 will conclude on June 9 with the release of 'The Final Shape'. The studio stated that while their love for Destiny 2 remains, it is time for the universe to live beyond the current game, marking the end of an era for the title.
Destiny 2 final live service content update launches June 9
Bungie will release the final live service content update for Destiny 2 on June 9. This marks the end of new content for the game as the developer shifts focus to future projects.
Bungie Walks Away From Destiny 2, Final Content Update Coming in June
Bungie has announced the end of content updates for its live service shooter Destiny 2, with the final update scheduled for June. This marks the conclusion of new content for the game after nearly nine years since its initial launch.
Forza Horizon 6 Series 1 overview and the Festival Playlist challenges this week
Forza Horizon 6 has launched its first Series, 'Welcome to Japan,' which runs from May 21 to June 18. Players can earn points through the Festival Playlist by completing weekly challenges and events to unlock exclusive cars like the 2008 Mazda Furai and 2010 Nissan 370Z. The Festival Playlist is a set of challenges that resets weekly, corresponding to seasonal weather changes.
'[Marvel Rivals] scared us a bit': Overwatch boss says the explosive success of another hero shooter prompted…
The success of the hero shooter Marvel Rivals prompted Blizzard Entertainment to accelerate its content release schedule for Overwatch 2. Facing its first significant competitor in years, the Overwatch team is now planning to launch major updates, including multiple new heroes and story content, at the beginning of each year.
Pre-Registration Opens for The Walking Dead: Aftermath Ahead of Summer Game Launch
Ares Interactive and AMC Global Media have opened pre-registration for The Walking Dead: Aftermath, a free-to-play roguelite game set in The Walking Dead universe. Players who pre-register will receive exclusive in-game items. The game is set to launch on the App Store and Google Play in Summer 2026, with additional platforms to be announced.
2024 PS5 Open World Adventure Game Just $5.99 on PS Store
Ubisoft's 2024 PlayStation 5 open-world action-adventure game, Skull and Bones, is available for $5.99 on the PlayStation Store, an 80% discount from its original $29.99 price. This limited-time deal, which marks the game's lowest price to date, ends next Thursday, May 28, 2026. Skull and Bones, conceived as a live service spin-off of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag's naval combat, received mixed reviews upon its release.
Destiny 2 Is Getting Last Content Update Soon As Bungie Moves Onto Its Next Big Game
Bungie announced that the final live-service content update for Destiny 2 will be released on June 9, 2026, marking the end of nearly nine years of support. The studio is shifting its focus to its next games, including the extraction shooter Marathon, while ensuring Destiny 2 remains playable. Bungie was acquired by Sony in 2022.
Legendary multiplayer sandbox Terraria celebrates 15 years of live service with over 70M copies sold
Indie sandbox game Terraria is celebrating its 15th anniversary, having sold over 70 million copies worldwide, with 39.6 million on Steam alone. Developer Re-Logic announced that cross-play is coming soon and confirmed that updates for the game will continue beyond patch 1.4.6.
Beyond Good and Evil 2 and Splinter Cell Missing in Ubisoft's Future Plans
Ubisoft's recent fiscal year report and conference call omitted any mention of Beyond Good and Evil 2 and the Splinter Cell Remake, despite their long development cycles. The company is focusing its future content pipeline on major brands like Assassin's Creed and Far Cry, alongside live services for Rainbow Six Siege, while anticipating a financially challenging next year.
Spellcasters Chronicles Ending Next Month
Quantic Dream has announced that the live service MOBA Spellcasters Chronicles will cease operations on June 19th. The game's development will be discontinued, marking the end of its service shortly after launch.
Thick as Thieves Review – The work of a cat burglar
Thick as Thieves is a stealth adventure game that fails to live up to the legacy of its genre pioneers. Despite an interesting setting in 1910s Scotland, the game suffers from a lack of content, repetitive mission design, poor AI, and clunky controls, making it an underwhelming experience.
Hotta Studio Hints at Major Expansions and Possible Nintendo Switch 2 Port for Neverness to Everness - GameHaunt
Hotta Studio has revealed major post-launch plans for its urban gacha RPG, Neverness to Everness, including the addition of entirely new cities and regions beyond the current Hethereau setting. The developer is also actively evaluating ports for the Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox Series X|S, alongside optimizing for PlayStation 5 Pro with advanced ray tracing and higher frame rates. These expansions aim to evolve the game into a growing live-service experience.
For its 24th anniversary, Final Fantasy 11 is getting a free trial upgrade that lets you play it for as long as you like
Square Enix is significantly expanding the free trial for its 24-year-old MMORPG, Final Fantasy XI. The updated trial will remove the 14-day time limit, allowing players to experience the base game indefinitely, though with a level cap of 75 and other restrictions on trading and communication. This move aims to make the long-running title more accessible amidst the current live service landscape.
Forza Horizon 6 will unleash the Wankel-powered Furai to kick off its Festival Playlist car additions
Forza Horizon 6's Festival Playlist begins on May 21st with the "Welcome to Japan" series, featuring new car additions including the Mazda Furai and Nissan 370Z. Subsequent in-game seasons will introduce a variety of other vehicles from manufacturers like Toyota, Mitsubishi, Honda, Nissan, and Subaru, obtainable by earning points through various in-game activities.
Pearl Abyss is making me forget that Crimson Desert is a single-player game, with so many great updates — and it…
Pearl Abyss has released patch 1.07 for Crimson Desert, adding new bosses for rematches and additional skills for the character Damiane. The developer is also exploring DLC and other content expansions to further develop the open-world action-adventure game, which was originally conceived as an MMO. Pearl Abyss is also focusing on its upcoming game, DokeV.
What We Played – Forza Horizon 6, Outbound & Everything is Crab
Several gaming outlets shared their recent playtime, including Forza Horizon 6, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle on Nintendo Switch, and Everything is Crab. Other titles discussed include Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Skull & Bones, and various indie games.
It took a while, but Overwatch's iconic heroes have finally been bitten by the collab slop curse
Overwatch has entered into a collaboration with Fortnite, allowing iconic heroes like Mercy, Genji, D.Va, and Tracer to be featured as in-game skins. This move marks a significant shift for Blizzard's live service title, which previously kept its characters exclusive. The article critiques the trend of character collaborations, suggesting it dilutes the original identity of game universes and turns beloved characters into generic cosmetic items.
Pearl Abyss Q1 2026: Black Desert and Crimson Desert push Pearl Abyss to huge revenues – without CCP Games
Pearl Abyss reported significant revenue growth in Q1 2026, driven by the launch of Crimson Desert and the steady performance of the Black Desert franchise. The company has shifted to an earnings letter format instead of a conference call. Pearl Abyss is also prioritizing development on DokeV and has sold CCP Games.