Immersive Sim
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NO LAW demo reveals true player freedom in handcrafted cyberpunk city
NO LAW from Neon Giant stunned at Gamescom 2026 with a live demo showing a seamless open world, persistent NPCs and multiple approaches to every objective in a city with no laws and no AI-generated assets
Militsioner Announced for PC, Xbox Series X|S and Game Pass in 2027
Militsioner, a first-person city exploration game with a surreal twist, has been officially revealed for PC, Xbox Series X|S and Game Pass, with a 2027 release window confirmed during the Xbox @ Gamescom Showcase
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Update 2.0 Brings Engine Upgrade and New Content
GSC Game World has confirmed that S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl will receive its substantial Update 2.0 on 20 August, introducing a new engine version, visual overhaul, additional weapons and gameplay features for all owners
Harvey Smith Launches Black Pony Immersive After Arkane Austin Closure
Harvey Smith, known for Dishonored and Deus Ex, has established Black Pony Immersive, a new studio focused on immersive sims, following the closure of Arkane Austin by Xbox in 2024. The team includes several former Arkane developers