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GTA 6 Download Size and Pre-Load Details Revealed Grand Theft Auto VI reportedly requires 210 GB of storage space on PlayStation 5, with pre-loading set to begin on November 12 ahead of its November 19 release. The information was shared by PlayStation backend tracker PlayStation Game Size on X.…

twistedvoxel.comGTA 6 Download Size and Pre-Load Details RevealedGrand Theft Auto VI reportedly requires 210 GB of storage space on PlayStation 5, with pre-loading set to begin on November 12 ahead of its November 19 release. The information was shared by PlayStation backend tracker PlayStation Game Size on X. According to the reported details, players will be able to download GTA 6 one week before launch. However, the Xbox Store does not yet list a confirmed download size, showing only an approximate figure that is typically used as a placeholder. GTA 6 Pre-Load Date and Download Size The reported PlayStation details provide an early look at the game's storage requirements and release schedule.
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The Séance of Blake Manor Launches on PS5 and Switch 2 The Séance of Blake Manor is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2, with the supernatural detective game also joining Xbox Game Pass. Publisher Raw Fury and developer Spooky Doorway announced the console…

twistedvoxel.comThe Séance of Blake Manor Launches on PS5 and Switch 2The Séance of Blake Manor is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2, with the supernatural detective game also joining Xbox Game Pass. Publisher Raw Fury and developer Spooky Doorway announced the console release on October 27, bringing the game to new platforms a year after its PC debut on Steam. Set in late 19th-century Ireland, the game follows private investigator Declan Ward as he searches for Evelyn Deane, who has disappeared at the mysterious Blake Manor. Players must question the manor's residents, examine their appearances for clues, and investigate their motives to uncover what happened.
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Saros Patch 02.000.002 Fixes Eclipse Layers Bug and Adjusts Carcosan Modifiers Saros patch 02.000.002 introduces several bug fixes and minor adjustments to Housemarque's action game. The update fixes an issue during Eclipse Layers where the Crown could temporarily disappear, preventing players…

twistedvoxel.comSaros Patch 02.000.002 Fixes Eclipse Layers Bug and Adjusts Carcosan ModifiersSaros patch 02.000.002 introduces several bug fixes and minor adjustments to Housemarque's action game. The update fixes an issue during Eclipse Layers where the Crown could temporarily disappear, preventing players from accessing Visions. It also addresses enemy recovery speed when using the Hostile Regeneration Carcosan Modifier and corrects Slow Game Speed behaviour during certain Overlord fights. The patch also makes a few gameplay and quality-of-life changes. The Fatal Corruption Artifact Corruption Effect has been removed, a confirmation message now appears when switching game slots before installation finishes, and damage caused by the Corruption Integrity Drain Carcosan Modifier no longer resets Adrenaline.
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Nintendo Announces Indie World Showcase for October 28 Nintendo has announced a new Indie World Showcase for October 28, with the presentation set to feature announcements and updates for indie games coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and the original Switch. The broadcast will run for approximately 15…

twistedvoxel.comNintendo Announces Indie World Showcase for October 28Nintendo has announced a new Indie World Showcase for October 28, with the presentation set to feature announcements and updates for indie games coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and the original Switch. The broadcast will run for approximately 15 minutes and begin at 7 a.m. PT. The event is expected to highlight upcoming indie releases, with the potential for new game announcements, release dates and surprise launches. However, Nintendo hasn't confirmed any specific reveals for this showcase. The inclusion of both Switch 2 and the original Switch reflects Nintendo's current console lineup.
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Street Fighter V Online Services Taken Offline Over PHP Security Issue Capcom has taken the PlayStation 4 and Steam versions of Street Fighter V offline due to a security concern involving PHP, the programming language used by the game's online infrastructure. The publisher has also begun…

twistedvoxel.comStreet Fighter V Online Services Taken Offline Over PHP Security IssueCapcom has taken the PlayStation 4 and Steam versions of Street Fighter V offline due to a security concern involving PHP, the programming language used by the game's online infrastructure. The publisher has also begun suspending sales on the PlayStation Store and Steam while emergency maintenance continues. In a notice posted on the official Street Fighter account on X, Capcom said it had disabled all content requiring an online connection to strengthen security. Offline content, including single-player modes, remains playable, but features such as ranked matches, casual lobbies and online hubs are unavailable.
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Three Game Boy Classics Added to Nintendo Switch Online Nintendo has added three more Game Boy games to its Nintendo Classics library on Nintendo Switch Online. Avenging Spirit, Mole Mania and Revenge of the ‘Gator are available now, giving subscribers three different retro experiences to revisit.…

twistedvoxel.comThree Game Boy Classics Added to Nintendo Switch OnlineNintendo has added three more Game Boy games to its Nintendo Classics library on Nintendo Switch Online. Avenging Spirit, Mole Mania and Revenge of the ‘Gator are available now, giving subscribers three different retro experiences to revisit. Developed by Jaleco, Avenging Spirit is an action platformer with an unusual central mechanic. Players control a ghost who can possess enemies and use their abilities to fight through stages while attempting to rescue his kidnapped girlfriend. The possession system sets it apart from more conventional action games on the handheld. Mole Mania takes a different approach, offering a puzzle-adventure overseen by Shigeru Miyamoto.
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Shrek 2 Remastered Download Size and Pre-Load Details Revealed Shrek 2 Remastered download sizes and pre-load details have been revealed ahead of the game's November 10 launch. The game will be available to pre-load from November 8. The PlayStation version requires 5.900 GB of storage space, while…

twistedvoxel.comShrek 2 Remastered Download Size and Pre-Load Details RevealedShrek 2 Remastered download sizes and pre-load details have been revealed ahead of the game's November 10 launch. The game will be available to pre-load from November 8. The PlayStation version requires 5.900 GB of storage space, while the Xbox version is approximately 13.85 GB. The Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 versions are estimated to require 5.1 GB and 5 GB, respectively. The PlayStation release is listed as version 01.000.000. Shrek 2 Remastered Pre-Load Date and Download Sizes The game will be available to pre-load on November 8, two days before its official release.
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Call of Duty Begins Banning Players Over DMZ Item Duplication Exploit Activision is taking enforcement action against Call of Duty players who abused an item duplication glitch in DMZ. The publisher confirmed the crackdown in a post on the official Call of Duty Updates account on X, warning that…

twistedvoxel.comCall of Duty Begins Banning Players Over DMZ Item Duplication ExploitActivision is taking enforcement action against Call of Duty players who abused an item duplication glitch in DMZ. The publisher confirmed the crackdown in a post on the official Call of Duty Updates account on X, warning that exploiting glitches violates the game's Terms of Service. “We’re beginning to take enforcement action,” Activision said, referring to accounts found abusing item duplication glitches and other exploits. The announcement doesn't specify how many players are affected, explain how the glitch worked or detail the penalties being issued. It's also unclear whether duplicated items will be removed from player inventories.
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Kingdom Come: Deliverance Developer Warhorse Studios Investigates Cyberattack Warhorse Studios, the developer behind Kingdom Come: Deliverance and its sequel, has confirmed it was hit by a cyberattack. The Prague-based studio says it is working with cybersecurity specialists to secure its systems…

twistedvoxel.comKingdom Come: Deliverance Developer Warhorse Studios Investigates CyberattackWarhorse Studios, the developer behind Kingdom Come: Deliverance and its sequel, has confirmed it was hit by a cyberattack. The Prague-based studio says it is working with cybersecurity specialists to secure its systems and investigate the incident, but has yet to disclose what happened or whether any data was compromised. “We’re sorry to share that Warhorse Studios has been hit by a cyberattack,” the developer said in a brief statement addressed to its players and friends. The studio thanked its community for its support while it works to understand the full extent of the incident.
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Resident Evil Code: Veronica Remake Has Been Restarted Multiple Times by RE4 Team Capcom's Resident Evil Code: Veronica remake has already undergone two or three small-scale development restarts, according to Senior Managing Executive Officer Jun Takeuchi. The remake of the 2000 survival horror…

twistedvoxel.comResident Evil Code: Veronica Remake Has Been Restarted Multiple Times by RE4 TeamCapcom's Resident Evil Code: Veronica remake has already undergone two or three small-scale development restarts, according to Senior Managing Executive Officer Jun Takeuchi. The remake of the 2000 survival horror game is scheduled to launch in 2027, with the team behind the Resident Evil 4 remake leading development. Speaking in a recent anniversary interview, Takeuchi described the project as exceptionally difficult, pointing to the expectations surrounding a game with such a dedicated fanbase. He explained that fans have a particularly strong attachment to Code: Veronica, leaving Capcom with little room to deliver a remake that falls short of expectations.
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Resident Evil’s First 10-Year Plan Is Complete as Capcom Teases the Saga’s Ending Capcom has completed the first phase of its 10-year plan for Resident Evil, with Senior Managing Executive Officer Jun Takeuchi suggesting that the franchise's overarching story could reach its conclusion within the…

twistedvoxel.comResident Evil’s First 10-Year Plan Is Complete as Capcom Teases the Saga’s EndingCapcom has completed the first phase of its 10-year plan for Resident Evil, with Senior Managing Executive Officer Jun Takeuchi suggesting that the franchise's overarching story could reach its conclusion within the next decade. Speaking in an anniversary interview, Takeuchi identified Resident Evil Requiem, released in February 2026, as a milestone in the series' long-term direction. The plan took shape around the development of the Resident Evil 2 remake. According to Takeuchi, Capcom established a 10-year branding concept at the time, although the story itself wasn't fully mapped out from the beginning.
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PRAGMATA and Onimusha Top Capcom’s New Releases as Older Games Continue Selling Capcom sold 36.86 million game units worldwide during the first half of fiscal 2026, up from 23.85 million in the same period last year, with older releases accounting for most of the total. The company reported sales…

twistedvoxel.comPRAGMATA and Onimusha Top Capcom’s New Releases as Older Games Continue SellingCapcom sold 36.86 million game units worldwide during the first half of fiscal 2026, up from 23.85 million in the same period last year, with older releases accounting for most of the total. The company reported sales across 260 titles in 239 countries and regions between April and September 2026. Back-catalogue games accounted for 32.18 million units, compared with 22.85 million a year earlier. New releases contributed approximately 4.68 million units, up from around 1 million during the previous year's first half. Among its newer titles, PRAGMATA has sold more than 2.7 million units since its April 2026 launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, PC and Nintendo Switch 2.
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Capcom’s First-Half Profit Jumps 54.5% as Full-Year Forecast Remains Unchanged Capcom's operating profit increased 54.5% to ¥60.8 billion in the first half of fiscal 2026, as the company's games business drove strong growth across its financial results. For the six months ended September 30, 2026,…

twistedvoxel.comCapcom’s First-Half Profit Jumps 54.5% as Full-Year Forecast Remains UnchangedCapcom's operating profit increased 54.5% to ¥60.8 billion in the first half of fiscal 2026, as the company's games business drove strong growth across its financial results. For the six months ended September 30, 2026, net sales rose 49% year on year to ¥120.9 billion, while profit attributable to owners of the parent climbed 56.6% to ¥43.1 billion. Earnings per share increased from ¥65.78 to ¥102.99. Ordinary profit grew 67.5% to ¥61.2 billion, partly reflecting a sharp reduction in Osaka Expo-related expenses. Those costs fell from ¥2.44 billion in the previous year's first half to just ¥19 million in the latest period.
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Transformers Reactivate Leaked Trailer Shows Autobots & Decepticons Teaming Up A new leaked trailer for Splash Damage's Transformers Reactivate shows the Autobots and Decepticons teaming up. Twitter/X user EnderGuyZV2 (via TFRArchive), has leaked the last remaining trailer for the now canceled…

twistedvoxel.comTransformers Reactivate Leaked Trailer Shows Autobots & Decepticons Teaming UpA new leaked trailer for Splash Damage's Transformers Reactivate shows the Autobots and Decepticons teaming up. Twitter/X user EnderGuyZV2 (via TFRArchive), has leaked the last remaining trailer for the now canceled Transformers Reactivate. The footage shows both Autobots and Decepticons joining forces to take on a new threat. It's unclear whether it was ever intended for public release, as the video appears to be an internal developer presentation rather than a conventional marketing trailer. According to details shared alongside the video, the music featured in the trailer was released on October 21, 2024, suggesting the footage was created no more than 3 months before the game's cancellation in January, 2025.
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Pokémon UNITE Is Shutting Down on Switch and Mobile in March 2027 Pokémon UNITE will shut down on Nintendo Switch and mobile devices on March 23, 2027, at 9:00 AM JST, The Pokémon Company has announced. The free-to-play multiplayer game will no longer allow players to log in or participate in…

twistedvoxel.comPokémon UNITE Is Shutting Down on Switch and Mobile in March 2027Pokémon UNITE will shut down on Nintendo Switch and mobile devices on March 23, 2027, at 9:00 AM JST, The Pokémon Company has announced. The free-to-play multiplayer game will no longer allow players to log in or participate in battles after its service ends. The game launched on Nintendo Switch on July 21, 2021, before arriving on iOS and Android devices on September 22, 2021. Ahead of the closure, the developers will hold special events to give players more opportunities to enjoy the game and obtain previously released items.
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Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Review – Back Inside Dracula’s Castle Konami has spent the last few years revisiting its back catalogue. Metal Gear Solid and Silent Hill have both received attention, with Silent Hill in particular enjoying a bit of a revival. Castlevania hasn’t been as fortunate when…

twistedvoxel.comCastlevania: Belmont’s Curse Review – Back Inside Dracula’s CastleKonami has spent the last few years revisiting its back catalogue. Metal Gear Solid and Silent Hill have both received attention, with Silent Hill in particular enjoying a bit of a revival. Castlevania hasn’t been as fortunate when it comes to new games. The Netflix series brought plenty of new fans to the franchise, and Konami has released several collections featuring older titles, including the Game Boy Advance games and other 2D entries. An entirely new game, though, has been missing for a while. Belmont’s Curse finally fills that gap, with developer Evil Empire at the helm.
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GTA VI Review Embargo Expected To Lift A Day Before Launch, Codes Are Now Being Sent Out To Media Outlets Details regarding the review embargo for Rockstar Games' open-world action-adventure game, GTA VI, have been revealed. Grand Theft Auto fans will soon be able to find out what critics have to…

twistedvoxel.comGTA VI Review Embargo Expected To Lift A Day Before Launch, Codes Are Now Being Sent Out To Media OutletsDetails regarding the review embargo for Rockstar Games' open-world action-adventure game, GTA VI, have been revealed. Grand Theft Auto fans will soon be able to find out what critics have to say about the upcoming 6th mainline entry. The eagerly anticipated title puts players in the role of the criminal couple of Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos in a Bonnie and Clyde inspired story that takes them across Leonida's open world, which features the Miami-inspired Vice City. What Is the Review Embargo Date for GTA VI? According to reliable insider…
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Romancing SaGa 3 Reveals New Companions and Battle Details Square Enix has shared new details about Romancing SaGa 3: Destinies United, introducing five recruitable companions alongside new information on exploration, equipment crafting, character progression, and battle systems. The RPG is…

twistedvoxel.comRomancing SaGa 3 Reveals New Companions and Battle DetailsSquare Enix has shared new details about Romancing SaGa 3: Destinies United, introducing five recruitable companions alongside new information on exploration, equipment crafting, character progression, and battle systems. The RPG is scheduled to launch on February 16, 2027, for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The newly revealed companions include the Minstrel, a wandering bard, and Tatyana, a mysterious girl who uses a different name whenever players encounter her. Players can also meet Nora, who runs Pidona's smithing workshop, and Muse, the surviving daughter of House Claudius who lives in the town's old quarter.
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Marvel Cosmic Invasion Reveals Castle Doom DLC Mode MARVEL Cosmic Invasion will receive a new game mode with its upcoming The Siege of Castle Doom DLC, publisher Dotemu and developer Tribute Games have announced. The paid expansion launches on November 10 for PC, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch…

twistedvoxel.comMarvel Cosmic Invasion Reveals Castle Doom DLC ModeMARVEL Cosmic Invasion will receive a new game mode with its upcoming The Siege of Castle Doom DLC, publisher Dotemu and developer Tribute Games have announced. The paid expansion launches on November 10 for PC, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The new Castle Doom mode challenges players to fight through Doctor Doom's fortress and stop him from activating the Cosmic Inductor, a weapon originally designed to defeat Annihilus but capable of destroying the cosmos. A new gameplay trailer shows the run-based mode, which requires players to survive encounters, complete challenges, and gather resources to strengthen their fighters.
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Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 Announces 10th Anniversary Event Bandai Namco has announced the Final Festival of Universes for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, celebrating the game's 10th anniversary with returning items, special rewards, and bonuses that will carry over to Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3. The event…

twistedvoxel.comDragon Ball Xenoverse 2 Announces 10th Anniversary EventBandai Namco has announced the Final Festival of Universes for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, celebrating the game's 10th anniversary with returning items, special rewards, and bonuses that will carry over to Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3. The event begins on October 29, 2026, at 5 PM PDT. During the festival, players can increase their camaraderie levels with characters who have accompanied them throughout the game, including Trunks, the Supreme Kai of Time, and Fu. Previously hard-to-obtain items will also return, while players will be able to earn 25 times the usual amount of Star Coins to exchange for rewards.
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Update Adds Squad Fast Travel and Improves A-Life The latest S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl update, titled The Zone Lookout, introduces several gameplay improvements following the major Archmajor 2.0 update. Players can now fast travel with squad leaders, increase the…

twistedvoxel.comS.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Update Adds Squad Fast Travel and Improves A-LifeThe latest S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl update, titled The Zone Lookout, introduces several gameplay improvements following the major Archmajor 2.0 update. Players can now fast travel with squad leaders, increase the visualisation distance for A-Life NPCs, and use updated binocular functionality that supports the expanded streaming distances. The update also improves anomaly rendering and interactions with dead bodies. Combat and artificial intelligence have received numerous fixes, addressing problems such as NPCs and mutants becoming stuck in mid-air, enemies failing to attack under certain conditions, and excessive mercenary spawns at Duga.
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Koei Tecmo Raises Annual Forecast After Strong First-Half Results Koei Tecmo Holdings' net profit rose 38.1% year on year to ¥18.6 billion in the first half of fiscal 2026, with gains from investments helping the company outperform its initial earnings forecasts. The Japanese publisher also raised…

twistedvoxel.comKoei Tecmo Raises Annual Forecast After Strong First-Half ResultsKoei Tecmo Holdings' net profit rose 38.1% year on year to ¥18.6 billion in the first half of fiscal 2026, with gains from investments helping the company outperform its initial earnings forecasts. The Japanese publisher also raised its full-year financial outlook after recording higher sales and operating profit between April and September 2026. Net sales increased 19.4% to ¥37.3 billion, while operating profit climbed 47.4% to ¥11.7 billion. Ordinary profit rose 43.4% to ¥25.5 billion. The results exceeded the company's original expectations, with operating profit beating its forecast by 67.8%. Ordinary profit and net profit both more than doubled their respective forecasts, helped by non-operating gains, including interest income and profits from investment securities sales.
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Sonic X Shadow Generations Sales Surpass 3 Million Copies Worldwide Sonic X Shadow Generations sales have surpassed more than 3 million copies worldwide, marking another commercial milestone for Sega's 2024 release. The game combines a remastered version of Sonic Generations with a new standalone…

twistedvoxel.comSonic X Shadow Generations Sales Surpass 3 Million Copies WorldwideSonic X Shadow Generations sales have surpassed more than 3 million copies worldwide, marking another commercial milestone for Sega's 2024 release. The game combines a remastered version of Sonic Generations with a new standalone campaign starring Shadow the Hedgehog. Released on October 25, 2024, Sonic X Shadow Generations builds on the original Sonic Generations, which launched in 2011 to celebrate the franchise's 20th anniversary. The updated release features Classic Sonic and Modern Sonic's time-travelling adventure alongside a separate story focused on Shadow. The game sold more than one million copies on its launch day.
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PS6 Handheld Could Be the Only Portable With a Custom RDNA 5 Chip Sony may have secured an exclusivity arrangement involving AMD's RDNA 5 graphics architecture for its rumoured PlayStation handheld, according to Digital Foundry's Richard Leadbetter. The reported arrangement could give the portable…

twistedvoxel.comPS6 Handheld Could Be the Only Portable With a Custom RDNA 5 ChipSony may have secured an exclusivity arrangement involving AMD's RDNA 5 graphics architecture for its rumoured PlayStation handheld, according to Digital Foundry's Richard Leadbetter. The reported arrangement could give the portable device an advantage over competing handheld gaming systems, although Sony has yet to officially announce the hardware. During a recent Patreon-exclusive episode of Digital Foundry Direct (via Reddit), the team discussed Microsoft's reported hardware plans and speculation surrounding the next generation of consoles. Speaking about the rumoured PlayStation handheld, Leadbetter said: "There has been some behind the scene discussions that Sony has an exclusive of sorts on RDNA5 for handheld with it's mobile device that's coming".
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Update Fixes DMZ Bugs and Boosts Multiplayer XP Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 has received another update addressing reported issues across Multiplayer and DMZ. The latest changes increase the XP earned per kill in Search and Destroy and Collateral from 100 to 300,…

twistedvoxel.comCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Update Fixes DMZ Bugs and Boosts Multiplayer XPCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 has received another update addressing reported issues across Multiplayer and DMZ. The latest changes increase the XP earned per kill in Search and Destroy and Collateral from 100 to 300, while also fixing a bomb interaction issue in Collateral and a brief freeze when editing a loadout for the first time during a match. The update also resolves several DMZ problems, including mission progression issues, missing vehicles, AI clipping errors, and incorrect Blueprint purchase costs. Additional fixes cover UI issues, weapon classification errors, and the ability to deploy with items still in the Overflow Stash.
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Xbox Physical Game Distributors Are Shipping Covers Upside Down, Packaging May Remove Shrink Wrap Xbox Series X|S physical game distributors are apparently shipping covers upside down, according to a new report. Twitter/X users BirdDogGaming, statesminds and thompson_buddy shared photographs of…

twistedvoxel.comXbox Physical Game Distributors Are Shipping Covers Upside Down, Packaging May Remove Shrink WrapXbox Series X|S physical game distributors are apparently shipping covers upside down, according to a new report. Twitter/X users BirdDogGaming, statesminds and thompson_buddy shared photographs of Xbox Series X|S physical game cases with upside down covers and the disc being located on the right instead of the left side. This is likely due to a packaging error, and flipping over the paper slip inside should bring it back to the way it ought to be. Xbox Series X|S Regular vs Inverted Physical Game Covers Comparison A comparison between the regular (top) and new inverted (bottom) physical game covers for Xbox Series X|S can be seen below.
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Gears of War: E-Day Is Planned As The First Entry In A Trilogy, It Is Claimed Xbox Game Studios and The Coalition's recently released third-person shooter, Gears of War: E-Day, is planned as the first entry in a trilogy, it is claimed. In his latest video, content creator Matty Slop, (also known…

twistedvoxel.comGears of War: E-Day Is Planned As The First Entry In A Trilogy, It Is ClaimedXbox Game Studios and The Coalition's recently released third-person shooter, Gears of War: E-Day, is planned as the first entry in a trilogy, it is claimed. In his latest video, content creator Matty Slop, (also known as MrMattyPlays) discussed the game's reported development costs and the future of its studio in a recent video. During the discussion, he raised questions about the implications of recent personnel changes. “Just saying, Gears of War E-day is planned to be a trilogy,” he said, while suggesting that the story director's departure could complicate the development of the next entries.
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Resident Evil Reaches $384 Million Worldwide as It Becomes Zach Cregger’s Highest-Grossing Film Zach Cregger's Resident Evil continues to show strong staying power at the US box office, earning an estimated $3 million during its sixth weekend in theatres. The horror reboot recorded a relatively…

twistedvoxel.comResident Evil Reaches $384 Million Worldwide as It Becomes Zach Cregger’s Highest-Grossing FilmZach Cregger's Resident Evil continues to show strong staying power at the US box office, earning an estimated $3 million during its sixth weekend in theatres. The horror reboot recorded a relatively modest 44.9% decline from the previous weekend despite losing another 557 theatres, bringing its domestic total to approximately $153.7 million. The latest figures make Resident Evil the highest-grossing film of Cregger's career, surpassing Weapons, which earned $151.6 million domestically. The film is now approaching a projected domestic finish of around $160 million. Sony's Resident Evil also added an estimated $10.3 million internationally over the weekend.
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Clayface Opens at No. 1 at the US Box Office With $24 Million Debut DC Studios' Clayface has opened at No. 1 at the US box office, earning an estimated $24 million during its debut weekend. The R-rated horror film also brought in approximately $19 million internationally, giving it a worldwide…

twistedvoxel.comClayface Opens at No. 1 at the US Box Office With $24 Million DebutDC Studios' Clayface has opened at No. 1 at the US box office, earning an estimated $24 million during its debut weekend. The R-rated horror film also brought in approximately $19 million internationally, giving it a worldwide opening of $43 million against a reported production budget of $44 million. The film earned $10.4 million domestically on its opening day, including $3.5 million from Thursday previews. Its debut falls below the opening weekends of several recent comic book films, but its relatively modest production budget means it does not need to match the box office totals of more expensive superhero releases to have a chance of becoming profitable.
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Street Fighter Movie Suffers 72% Box Office Drop in Second Weekend The 2026 Street Fighter movie suffered a steep decline at the US box office during its second weekend, earning an estimated $8.6 million across 3,575 locations. The Paramount Pictures and Legendary Entertainment production fell…

twistedvoxel.comStreet Fighter Movie Suffers 72% Box Office Drop in Second WeekendThe 2026 Street Fighter movie suffered a steep decline at the US box office during its second weekend, earning an estimated $8.6 million across 3,575 locations. The Paramount Pictures and Legendary Entertainment production fell 72.1% compared with its opening weekend, bringing its domestic total to approximately $46.94 million. The latest figures mark a weaker second-weekend hold than that of Mortal Kombat II. The 2026 fighting game adaptation earned $13.4 million in its second weekend, representing a 65.2% drop from its opening frame. Street Fighter opened with $31 million domestically and approximately $51.1 million worldwide.
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Shenmue III Enhanced Edition Needs More Time as Release Slips to 2027 Shenmue III Enhanced Edition has been delayed to early 2027, with publisher ININ Games and developer Ys Net taking additional time to finalise the upgraded version of the action-adventure game. The announcement confirms that the…

twistedvoxel.comShenmue III Enhanced Edition Needs More Time as Release Slips to 2027Shenmue III Enhanced Edition has been delayed to early 2027, with publisher ININ Games and developer Ys Net taking additional time to finalise the upgraded version of the action-adventure game. The announcement confirms that the release will arrive later than previously planned, although a specific launch date has not been provided. In a statement, the team acknowledged the anticipation surrounding the enhanced release and said development was progressing while the remaining details were being finalised. "We're well aware that you're eagerly awaiting the chance to see Ryo shine like never before, for the first time on several modern consoles," the statement reads.
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Sword of the Sea Could Be Coming to Xbox, According to New Store Listing Sword of the Sea has appeared on the Xbox Store despite developer Giant Squid never announcing an Xbox version of the action-adventure game. The listing appears to be the first indication that the title could be coming to…

twistedvoxel.comSword of the Sea Could Be Coming to Xbox, According to New Store ListingSword of the Sea has appeared on the Xbox Store despite developer Giant Squid never announcing an Xbox version of the action-adventure game. The listing appears to be the first indication that the title could be coming to Microsoft's platform, although its release plans have yet to be officially confirmed. The game originally launched on August 19, 2025, for PlayStation 5 and PC through Steam and the Epic Games Store. It also arrived on PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium on release day, allowing subscribers to access it without an additional purchase.
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Final Fantasy Resonance Sets New Steam Record for Single-Player Final Fantasy Games Final Fantasy Resonance has surpassed 42,000 concurrent players on Steam, setting a new peak for a single-player entry in Square Enix's long-running RPG franchise. The game launched globally on October 22, 2026,…

twistedvoxel.comFinal Fantasy Resonance Sets New Steam Record for Single-Player Final Fantasy GamesFinal Fantasy Resonance has surpassed 42,000 concurrent players on Steam, setting a new peak for a single-player entry in Square Enix's long-running RPG franchise. The game launched globally on October 22, 2026, and has already drawn a substantial audience on PC. The new milestone puts Final Fantasy Resonance ahead of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, which previously held the record for the highest peak concurrent player count among the franchise's single-player games on Steam, with more than 40,000 players. Other recent entries, including Final Fantasy XV and Final Fantasy XVI, recorded lower peaks of approximately 29,500 and 27,500 players, respectively.
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007 First Light Quality Mode Can Apparently Run At 60 FPS On Base PS5 IO Interactive's action-adventure game, 007 First Light, can apparently run at 60 fps in Quality mode on a base PS5. PS5 scene developer _zer0day__ has released an unofficial patch for that unlocks the frame rate in Quality mode…

twistedvoxel.com007 First Light Quality Mode Can Apparently Run At 60 FPS On Base PS5IO Interactive's action-adventure game, 007 First Light, can apparently run at 60 fps in Quality mode on a base PS5. PS5 scene developer _zer0day__ has released an unofficial patch for that unlocks the frame rate in Quality mode on a jailbroken PS5, allowing players to experience the game at up to 60 fps on a base console rather than requiring a more expensive PS5 Pro to do the same. Officially, the console is able to run the game only at 30 fps in Quality mode and at 60 fps in Performance mode.
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Nintendo Switch 2 Firmware Dump Opens New Possibilities For Reverse Engineering & Emulation On PC The Nintendo Switch 2 firmware has reportedly been dumped, opening new possibilities for reverse engineering and emulation on PC. According to content creator Senhor Linguica, the milestone will help…

twistedvoxel.comNintendo Switch 2 Firmware Dump Opens New Possibilities For Reverse Engineering & Emulation On PCThe Nintendo Switch 2 firmware has reportedly been dumped, opening new possibilities for reverse engineering and emulation on PC. According to content creator Senhor Linguica, the milestone will help researchers in better understanding the Nintendo Switch 2 operating system, investigating its differences from the original Switch, and potentially discovering deeper security vulnerabilities. The firmware dump was reportedly made possible by an extraction tool developed by Kurumuz. While some of the extracted files appear to be encrypted, others are accessible for analysis. Researchers can now begin examining the available data to learn more about how the console operates.
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Sony Accidentally Reveals S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Update 2.1 With A-Life Changes and Squad Leader Fast Travel Sony appears to have prematurely revealed S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Update 2.1, with a PlayStation Asia post outlining several changes planned for the free patch. Although the update…

twistedvoxel.comSony Accidentally Reveals S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Update 2.1 With A-Life Changes and Squad Leader Fast TravelSony appears to have prematurely revealed S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Update 2.1, with a PlayStation Asia post outlining several changes planned for the free patch. Although the update has yet to be officially announced, GSC Game World's community manager has confirmed that it is expected to launch across all platforms next week. The PlayStation Asia post described the update as The Zone Lookout Update 2.1. Its listed features include an increased visualisation range for A-Life NPCs, related combat and ballistics adjustments, and the ability to fast travel with squad leaders.
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Halo Studios Reportedly Planned Halo: First Strike Game Before Layoffs Hit Halo Studios reportedly considered developing a game based on Halo: First Strike, the novel that bridges the events of Halo: Combat Evolved and Halo 2. According to a new report from Rebs Gaming on YouTube, the proposed…

twistedvoxel.comHalo Studios Reportedly Planned Halo: First Strike Game Before Layoffs HitHalo Studios reportedly considered developing a game based on Halo: First Strike, the novel that bridges the events of Halo: Combat Evolved and Halo 2. According to a new report from Rebs Gaming on YouTube, the proposed project would have featured at least five missions but was affected by studio layoffs before it could move forward. Rebs Gaming claims that Halo Studios began reconsidering its approach to the franchise's expanded universe after observing community feedback surrounding Halo: Campaign Evolved. The studio had reportedly underestimated how much players wanted to experience important stories from the novels in video games rather than having to read the books to follow the wider narrative.
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Elden Ring Movie Reportedly Has Nearly $200 Million Budget, Making It A24’s Most Expensive Film A24's upcoming Elden Ring movie reportedly has a production budget of nearly $200 million, making it the studio's most expensive film to date. According to The Wall Street Journal, the live-action…

twistedvoxel.comElden Ring Movie Reportedly Has Nearly $200 Million Budget, Making It A24’s Most Expensive FilmA24's upcoming Elden Ring movie reportedly has a production budget of nearly $200 million, making it the studio's most expensive film to date. According to The Wall Street Journal, the live-action adaptation is scheduled for release in 2028 and represents a major investment for the independent film company. The report cites people familiar with the matter as the source of the budget figure. At nearly $200 million, the film would substantially exceed A24's previous record-holder, Marty Supreme, which reportedly had a budget of around $70 million. Directed by Alex Garland, the Elden Ring adaptation brings FromSoftware's dark fantasy universe to the big screen.
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Producer Explains How EA’s Shifting Deadlines Left BioWare Little Time To Rethink Dragon Age: The Veilguard Dragon Age: The Veilguard executive producer Mark Darrah has explained how EA's shifting deadlines left BioWare with little time to rethink the game's development. 2 weeks ago, executive…

twistedvoxel.comProducer Explains How EA’s Shifting Deadlines Left BioWare Little Time To Rethink Dragon Age: The VeilguardDragon Age: The Veilguard executive producer Mark Darrah has explained how EA's shifting deadlines left BioWare with little time to rethink the game's development. 2 weeks ago, executive producer Mark Darrah examined the corporate circumstances behind the troubled development of Dragon Age: The Veilguard at BioWare in the opening episode of his post-mortem series, tracing its shifting release targets back to the developer's attempts to accommodate EA's shifting deadlines. Following its 2008 acquisition, BioWare initially pursued annual releases before switching to a two-year cycle, with Dragon Age: Inquisition targeting 2014, Mass Effect: Andromeda following in 2017, and Anthem in 2019.
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Xbox’s First-Party Handheld Was Planned to Follow Project Helix Microsoft's previous Xbox leadership planned a first-party handheld gaming device, with the proposal reportedly costed and approved by CEO Satya Nadella, according to Windows Central journalist Jez Corden. However, the company's…

twistedvoxel.comXbox’s First-Party Handheld Was Planned to Follow Project HelixMicrosoft's previous Xbox leadership planned a first-party handheld gaming device, with the proposal reportedly costed and approved by CEO Satya Nadella, according to Windows Central journalist Jez Corden. However, the company's current hardware strategy remains unclear following its leadership transition. Speaking on the Xbox Two Podcast, Corden discussed reports suggesting that a new Xbox handheld could arrive before Project Helix, Microsoft's next-generation console. He said his understanding of the previous plan was that the console would launch first, with a handheld potentially following later. "The last I heard about it, and this was before the new regime, was that Helix was first and then handheld if it ever was going to come out was going to be later," Corden said.
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Mass Effect Fans Are Signing A Petition To Save The Franchise After EA Shuts Down BioWare Mass Effect fans are signing a petition to save the franchise after publisher EA shuts down developer BioWare. After EA announced its decision to shut down developer BioWare and cancel the next Mass Effect…

twistedvoxel.comMass Effect Fans Are Signing A Petition To Save The Franchise After EA Shuts Down BioWareMass Effect fans are signing a petition to save the franchise after publisher EA shuts down developer BioWare. After EA announced its decision to shut down developer BioWare and cancel the next Mass Effect game, fans are rallying behind the #SaveMassEffect campaign, urging EA to ensure the franchise has a future. The petition, published on Change.org, argues that Mass Effect holds a special place in the hearts of millions of players worldwide. Its immersive universe and the iconic crew of the Normandy, has delivered some of gaming’s most memorable stories.
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ONE PIECE: Grand Gourmet Review – Cooking Up a Grand Adventure One Piece: Grand Gourmet is a Kairosoft management game published by Bandai Namco. The publisher has released plenty of One Piece games over the years, most of them action-focused. This time, you're running a restaurant alongside the…

twistedvoxel.comONE PIECE: Grand Gourmet Review – Cooking Up a Grand AdventureOne Piece: Grand Gourmet is a Kairosoft management game published by Bandai Namco. The publisher has released plenty of One Piece games over the years, most of them action-focused. This time, you're running a restaurant alongside the crew. It's also priced as a budget release, making it a more affordable way to spend time with the series. I'm mostly familiar with Kairosoft through its PC and mobile games. I often came across its titles during Steam sales, and Game Dev Story was the one that stuck with me. I gave it a try and enjoyed it more than I expected, so I was curious to see how the same formula would work with a One Piece licence.
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Review – A Triumphant Return to Form After a turbulent year, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 feels like a course correction for Activision’s first-person shooter series, with developer Infinity Ward focusing on what the series does best, i.e., cinematic action,…

twistedvoxel.comCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Review – A Triumphant Return to FormAfter a turbulent year, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 feels like a course correction for Activision’s first-person shooter series, with developer Infinity Ward focusing on what the series does best, i.e., cinematic action, satisfying gunplay, and varied multiplayer experiences. The campaign focuses on a North Korean invasion of South Korea, a conflict that escalates into a wider international crisis involving political conspiracies and a mysterious weapon. The story alternates between Private Park Hyun Jun and his squad of young South Korean soldiers caught in the fighting, and Captain Price, whose pursuit of revenge puts him on a collision course with Ghost, Gaz, and other familiar characters.
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Mass Effect 5 Blended John Wick, James Bond & Classic BioWare RPGs In A “Galactic Cold War” Setting The now canceled Mass Effect 5 reportedly blended John Wick, James Bond, and classic BioWare role-playing games in a "galactic cold war" setting. In his new video, content creator Dantics revealed…

twistedvoxel.comMass Effect 5 Blended John Wick, James Bond & Classic BioWare RPGs In A “Galactic Cold War” SettingThe now canceled Mass Effect 5 reportedly blended John Wick, James Bond, and classic BioWare role-playing games in a "galactic cold war" setting. In his new video, content creator Dantics revealed that he was part of the Mass Effect Council, providing feedback to BioWare on Mass Effect 5 during development. According to his account, the game, reportedly titled Mass Effect Universe, was set more than 600 years after the Reaper War, with players controlling a customizable N7 agent equipped with experimental technology that enabled hacking, environmental manipulation, and stealth tactics.
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Xbox Reportedly Looking at Ways to Save Arkane Lyon Amid Closure Talks Arkane Lyon could avoid closure, with Bloomberg journalist Jason Schreier reporting that multiple options are being actively explored to save the French studio. His comments offer a more positive outlook for the developer…

twistedvoxel.comXbox Reportedly Looking at Ways to Save Arkane Lyon Amid Closure TalksArkane Lyon could avoid closure, with Bloomberg journalist Jason Schreier reporting that multiple options are being actively explored to save the French studio. His comments offer a more positive outlook for the developer behind Dishonored and Deathloop, after a report by Le Monde said Microsoft's proposed closure could put 217 jobs at risk. "Let me share some positive news for a change: Despite all the gloomy headlines today, my understanding is that there are multiple paths actively being explored that would save Arkane Lyon," Schreier wrote on Bluesky. He added that negotiations could still take an unexpected turn, but said he would currently be surprised if the studio were shut down.
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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Gets ESRB Rating, Revealing Combat and Story Details The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake for Nintendo Switch 2 has received an ESRB rating ahead of its November 5, 2026 release, with the rating description offering details about its gameplay,…

twistedvoxel.comThe Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Gets ESRB Rating, Revealing Combat and Story DetailsThe Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake for Nintendo Switch 2 has received an ESRB rating ahead of its November 5, 2026 release, with the rating description offering details about its gameplay, combat, and fantasy setting. Nintendo's upcoming remake has been rated E10+ for Everyone 10 and older, with Animated Blood and Fantasy Violence listed as content descriptors. According to the ESRB description, players take on the role of a hero tasked with defeating evil and saving Hyrule. The adventure involves exploring the kingdom, interacting with characters, solving puzzles, and fighting a variety of enemies from a third-person perspective.
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Modern Warfare 4 Adds New RICOCHET DMA Cheat Detections Activision has introduced new RICOCHET anti-cheat detections targeting Direct Memory Access (DMA) cheats in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, with the protections going live ahead of DMZ Early Access earlier this week. DMA cheats use external…

twistedvoxel.comModern Warfare 4 Adds New RICOCHET DMA Cheat DetectionsActivision has introduced new RICOCHET anti-cheat detections targeting Direct Memory Access (DMA) cheats in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, with the protections going live ahead of DMZ Early Access earlier this week. DMA cheats use external hardware to access game data that should remain hidden from players, including the positions of opponents. Since these devices operate outside the PC running Call of Duty, they can evade traditional software-based anti-cheat systems. The Call of Duty team confirmed the new detections in a series of posts on social media, saying the measures were already drawing complaints from cheating communities.
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Steins;Gate RE:BOOT Physical Release Delayed in UK and EU The physical editions of STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT for Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5 have been delayed in the UK and EU, with the new release date set for November 3, 2026. Publisher Spike Chunsoft confirmed the change, citing unforeseen…

twistedvoxel.comSteins;Gate RE:BOOT Physical Release Delayed in UK and EUThe physical editions of STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT for Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5 have been delayed in the UK and EU, with the new release date set for November 3, 2026. Publisher Spike Chunsoft confirmed the change, citing unforeseen circumstances. The delay affects both the physical Standard Edition and SteelBook Edition. Digital versions remain on schedule and will launch on October 29, 2026, for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. North American players will also receive the game on October 29 as originally planned, with both physical and digital editions launching on that date.
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EA Has Reportedly Removed Mass Effect Cosmetics From Battlefield 6 EA has reportedly removed all cosmetics related to BioWare's Mass Effect series from its first-person shooter, Battlefield 6. Twitter/X user BFBulletin has pointed out that EA and DICE have quietly removed all Mass Effect cosmetics…

twistedvoxel.comEA Has Reportedly Removed Mass Effect Cosmetics From Battlefield 6EA has reportedly removed all cosmetics related to BioWare's Mass Effect series from its first-person shooter, Battlefield 6. Twitter/X user BFBulletin has pointed out that EA and DICE have quietly removed all Mass Effect cosmetics from Battlefield 6 after the closure of developer BioWare. This includes player card backgrounds, weapon skins, weapon charms, weapon stickers, sprays, and soldier patches. Examples can be seen in the image below. After the closure of BioWare and the cancellation of the next entry in the Mass Effect series, an alleged EA employee took to Reddit to engage with the community.
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Microsoft Reportedly Plans to Close Arkane Lyon, Putting 217 Jobs at Risk Microsoft is reportedly planning to close Arkane Lyon, the French studio behind Dishonored and Deathloop, putting 217 jobs at risk, according to French outlet Le Monde. Two trade unions have raised concerns about the…

twistedvoxel.comMicrosoft Reportedly Plans to Close Arkane Lyon, Putting 217 Jobs at RiskMicrosoft is reportedly planning to close Arkane Lyon, the French studio behind Dishonored and Deathloop, putting 217 jobs at risk, according to French outlet Le Monde. Two trade unions have raised concerns about the proposed closure as negotiations over redundancies continue, with efforts also underway to find a potential buyer for the studio. According to Le Monde, Arkane management informed employees on July 16 that Microsoft intended to shut down the Lyon-based developer. The proposed closure has prompted opposition from Printemps Écologique and the French Video Game Workers' Union (STJV), which are seeking more time to negotiate a redundancy plan and explore alternatives.