Naughty Dog confirms two new The Last of Us projects, says Intergalactic reveal now set for 2027
Neil Druckmann used The Last of Us Day to confirm a couple of early-stage projects that will expand the canon beyond Parts I and II, while holding Naughty Dog's
Eurogamer · +14 outlets
The Witcher 3 Remastered launches free for all owners, breaking Steam concurrent player record
CD Projekt Red rolled the Remastered edition out as a free upgrade to every existing version of the game, and it quickly set a new peak for concurrent players o
Ign · +10 outlets
Edinburgh games studio enters administration, 36 jobs lost
A Scottish video game company has gone into administration after a decade of operation, adding to a run of UK studio closures.
Glasgow Live · +5 outlets
World's Edge layoffs halve Age of Empires studios as Xbox cancels next project
The cuts at Microsoft's World's Edge add to a wave of Xbox layoffs and follow the cancellation of another unannounced project.
GameWatcher · +13 outlets
The Witcher 3 Remastered reportedly broken on AMD GPUs, high-end requirements for path tracing
AMD users reported bugs and visual artifacts at launch, while CD Projekt Red's updated system requirements call for an RTX 5080 for path tracing at 4K.
Ign · +4 outlets
Sony to skip CES 2027, first absence since the expo began in 1967
Sony's exit from the show removes a long-running venue for its hardware and PlayStation announcements.
Gamesindustry · +5 outlets
Sony introduces anti-scalping PS5 Pro lottery in Japan as supply shortages persist
Ongoing memory shortages have pushed PS5 Pro demand past supply, prompting Sony to gate purchases on its Japanese store behind a lottery.
Eurogamer · +2 outlets
New PS5 jailbreak exploit works on July 2026 firmware, opening door to piracy
The Relapse exploit is reported to run titles from Marvel's Wolverine to The Witcher 3 Remastered, reviving console piracy concerns.
Kotaku · +4 outlets
Shuhei Yoshida says Sony and Nintendo should keep the current console generation going as long as possible
The former PlayStation executive argues that soaring costs and satisfied PS5 and Switch 2 owners make extended generations the sensible path.
Ign · +14 outlets
GTA 5 for Nintendo Switch mod cancelled days before launch after Take-Two pressure
The modder will release no code or assets and thanked Take-Two for its mercy, weeks after Rockstar published new mod guidelines.
Kotaku · +14 outlets
Games Workshop takedowns and harassment force Warhammer YouTuber to quit after 10 years
The creator cited takedowns of 3D printing designs plus death threats, doxxing, and burnout in ending a decade-long channel.
Ign
Gears of War: E-Day launches October 1 with Hardcore as the intended difficulty
The Coalition's prequel campaign places players in the origins of the Locust, and the studio has named Hardcore the difficulty it was built around.
Eurogamer · +10 outlets
Blizzard says Diablo 4 will keep getting new seasons after Diablo 5 launches
The commitment is aimed at reassuring players that the current game is not being wound down.
Polygon · +13 outlets
God of War Laufey pre-orders open at $70 ahead of February 2027 release
Sony detailed the two PS5 editions for the action game led by Faye, the series' new protagonist.
Pushsquare · +11 outlets
Ace Combat 8 early access sours over Belkan War pre-order bonus being bundled only on PC
Deluxe Edition owners gained early access, but controversy flared because Bandai Namco ties the Belkan War re-release to the new game on PC while it stands alon
Eurogamer · +4 outlets
Marvel's Wolverine holds its own commercially against PlayStation's live-service titles
Insomniac's superhero adventure is posting solid sales despite mixed reviews and a crowded release window.
Gamespot · +14 outlets
Monster Hunter Wilds Ascendance adds Master Ranks and a tougher endgame
Capcom says the update is meant to restore the challenge and depth veteran players expect.
Kotaku
Critical Role announces story-driven management game ROCKBEASTS with studio LICHTHUND for 2027
The actual-play company continues expanding into games publishing with a new collaboration.
Polygon