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Assassin’s Creed Invictus Gameplay Featured Iconic Characters Fighting in Arenas – Rumor
Recent reports suggest Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Invictus, a multiplayer project, will feature arena-based combat with iconic franchise characters rather than obstacle courses. Gameplay footage reportedly shows arenas from Assassin's Creed Mirage and Odyssey, with "several iconic Assassins" as playable characters. Internal feedback from a Ubisoft developer criticized the game's animations, character designs, and sound effects, questioning its target audience and potential for microtransactions.
Multiplayer witchy life RPG Spellfarers makes its full 1.0 release
The multiplayer life simulation RPG Spellfarers has officially launched its 1.0 version, concluding its early access period. Developer Digital Leisure has added features such as four complete seasons with festivals, numerous bug fixes, full story quest cutscenes, and the ability to pet familiars. Post-release updates and additional platform releases are planned, despite mixed user reviews primarily from its earlier access phase.
Rumour: Assassin's Creed Invictus Is So Bad That It Could Get Cancelled
Reports suggest that Ubisoft's upcoming multiplayer Assassin's Creed title, codenamed Assassin's Creed Invictus, is performing poorly in playtests. There is a possibility the game could be delayed or even cancelled due to its current state, despite being in development for several years and reportedly led by the For Honor team.
Craft, Survive, and Build Your Clan in New Cosy Sim In Next Life
In Next Life, a new survival crafting game from Swedish developer Dual Decade, is now available on the Google Play Store. This multiplayer title focuses on players reincarnating and contributing to their clan's progress over generations, with crafting, resource gathering, and societal advancement being key elements. While playable solo, the game emphasizes teamwork and clan building to unlock new technologies and progress through different ages.
Subnautica 2 Coming to Xbox Game Preview on May 14
Subnautica 2 will launch in Game Preview on May 14 for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and ASUS ROG Ally, available day one with Xbox Game Pass. This sequel introduces optional co-operative multiplayer for the first time in the series, supporting cross-platform play. Unknown Worlds Entertainment has focused on optimizing the game for the Xbox ecosystem and controller input.
Kiln Review – Half Baked
Kiln, a new competitive multiplayer title from Double Fine Productions, attempts to fuse creation and destruction through a unique pottery system where players customize pots and then destroy them in PvP matches. Despite its intriguing premise and Double Fine's signature narrative flair, the game suffers from unbalanced abilities, a lack of modes, and performance issues on PC, making its gameplay loop tedious and repetitive. The article suggests that while the art direction and sound design are commendable, Kiln ultimately feels like an awkward experiment with a gameplay loop that quickly becomes tiresome.
Assassin’s Creed Invictus Could Be Delayed Due to Awful Playtest Feedback
Assassin's Creed Invictus may face delays or cancellation due to overwhelmingly negative feedback from recent playtests, according to leaker xj0nathan. Insider Gaming corroborated that playtests occurred and reported similar findings. The multiplayer title has already experienced several delays.
Smalland: Survive the Wilds gets Nintendo Switch 2 release date, new trailer
Smalland: Survive the Wilds has officially announced its release date for the Nintendo Switch 2 as May 29, 2026. The open-world survival adventure will include all post-launch updates and features cooperative multiplayer for up to 10 players. A new release date trailer has also been shared.
Smalland: Survive the Wilds for Switch 2 launches May 14
The open-world multiplayer survival game Smalland: Survive the Wilds is set to launch on Nintendo Switch on May 14. The game challenges players to survive in a world where they are tiny and the environment is vast.
PS5 Port of 2017 PS4 Action Game Possibly Leaked
A PlayStation 5 port for the 2017 PlayStation 4 game Gang Beasts may be in development, as indicated by a recent ESRB rating. Developed by Boneloaf and originally published by Double Fine, Gang Beasts is a multiplayer party game known for its slapstick combat. It is currently playable on PS5 via backwards compatibility, and a native port could potentially offer a free upgrade to existing owners.
Rumored PVP Assassin’s Creed game could be the next one on the chopping block after ‘f**king awful’ private playtest
Ubisoft's rumored PVP Assassin's Creed game, codenamed Invictus, is reportedly facing delays or cancellation following a poorly received private playtest. Sources describe the game, which is said to resemble Fall Guys with an Assassin's Creed twist, as 'fucking awful.' This comes as Ubisoft has been canceling multiple projects amid significant financial losses and a decline in stock value.
Assassin’s Creed Invictus Could Be Delayed Out of 2026 or Cancelled After “Really Awful” Playtests
Reports suggest that Ubisoft's standalone multiplayer title, Assassin's Creed Invictus, may be delayed or canceled due to negative internal playtests. Sources describe the game as "really f****** awful" and "just plain dismaying." While Ubisoft has confirmed the game is still in development and represents a "new approach to multiplayer," its release by the end of the year is uncertain.
Halo Standalone Multiplayer Title “Project Ekur” is Being Co-Developed by Certain Affinity – Rumor
A rumor suggests that Certain Affinity is co-developing a standalone Halo multiplayer title codenamed "Project Ekur" using Unreal Engine 5. The article also mentions alleged remakes of Halo 2 and Halo 3 in early development, alongside a potential announcement for "Halo: Campaign Evolved" at the Xbox Games Showcase on June 7th.
Star Wars: Galactic Racer is going podracing in October
Fuse Games and Secret Mode have announced that Star Wars: Galactic Racer will launch on October 6, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The game is described as a "runs-based Star Wars racing adventure" where players pilot podracers and other vehicles online with up to 12 players. Pre-orders and a Deluxe Edition offer bonus content, with a physical collector's edition also available.
Forza Horizon 6’s Multiplayer Suite is Called Horizon Play
The multiplayer suite for Forza Horizon 6 has been revealed as Horizon Play. This feature will include various competitive modes such as spec racing and drift championships.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City Out Now on Meta Quest, Pico, and Steam VR
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City, the first VR game for the franchise, is now available on Meta Quest, Steam VR, and Pico for $24.99. Developed by Cortopia Studios and published by Beyond Frames Entertainment, this story-based action-adventure game features single-player and co-op multiplayer modes. Players can explore a New York City under factional control and battle classic foes.
Retro strategy games Krush Kill 'N Destroy 1 & 2 to get major updates with online play
Classic 90s strategy games Krush Kill 'N Destroy and Krush Kill 'N Destroy 2: Krossfire are receiving major updates in June 2026, including online multiplayer support via Steam and GOG with crossplay. The updates, developed in partnership with modder Andre 'IceReaper' Mohren, will also introduce higher resolutions up to 4K, improved modding support, additional languages, and bug fixes. An opt-in open beta is scheduled for May 2026.
Forza Horizon 6’s Multiplayer Suite Revealed, Includes Spec Racing and Touge Showdown
Forza Horizon 6's multiplayer suite, "Horizon Play," has been revealed, featuring returning modes like The Eliminator and Horizon Racing, alongside new additions such as Spec Racing and Touge Showdown. The game will launch on May 19th for Xbox Series X/S and PC, with a PlayStation 5 release later in the year.
No More Room in Hell 2 Free Weekend
No More Room in Hell 2, the Early Access multiplayer zombie shooter from Torn Banner Studios, is currently available for a free weekend on Steam for Windows. This event offers players a preview of the game's survival mode.
Roadmaps and Plans
The KKND Series is receiving a major update, including the addition of modern online multiplayer. An announcement trailer was released for the update, which is being fast-tracked 20 years after the game's initial launch.