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ONE FENIX DOWN Steam launch moves to November for final polish
Regalcraft Games has shifted the Steam release of ONE FENIX DOWN to 9 November 2026, extending development to refine combat, visuals and narrative for its retro-inspired RPG debut
Bodycam's Locked & Loaded Update Rebuilds FPS Combat on PC
Reissad Studio has launched the v0.8 Locked & Loaded update for Bodycam on Steam, introducing a complete overhaul of character physics, procedural animations, weapon customisation and audio, plus a new map and major technical upgrades
CD Projekt Red Expands Team for Secret Project Hadar as Witcher 4 Takes Priority
CD Projekt Red is actively recruiting for its unannounced Project Hadar, aiming to grow the team to 50 developers by year-end, while The Witcher 4 and a new Witcher 3 expansion remain the studio's main focus
Naughty Dog Completes Performance Capture for Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet
Naughty Dog has announced that performance capture for Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet is now complete, signalling a major milestone for the studio's next game and raising expectations for a possible 2027 release window
Pokémon Designer James Turner Returns as Creative Director for Franchise Art
James Turner, known for his unique Pokémon designs and recent work on The Plucky Squire, has rejoined the Pokémon franchise as Creative Director of Art and Design at The Pokémon Company International, ahead of Generation 10's arrival
Arc Raiders Expeditions Paused Until 2027 as Embark Targets Major Overhaul
Embark Studios has confirmed that all future Arc Raiders Expeditions will be suspended until early 2027, with the team promising significant improvements in response to ongoing player feedback and persistent gameplay concerns
Horizon 3 in Early Planning at Guerrilla, Release Still Years Off
Guerrilla Games is reportedly in the early planning stages for Horizon 3, with only a small team assigned and no release window yet. The next mainline entry in the Horizon series is not expected for several years
Sean Murray Explains Light No Fire's Long Silence and Reveals Ambition
Hello Games' Sean Murray has addressed the near-total silence around Light No Fire since its 2023 reveal, confirming the blackout was unplanned and offering new insight into the project's scale and development approach
House House Pauses on Big Walk Updates as Studio Takes Post-Launch Break
House House has confirmed there are no immediate content updates planned for Big Walk, with the studio focusing on rest after launch and encouraging players to explore the game's open-ended systems
CD Projekt Red Reduces Project Sirius Team as Witcher Spin-Off Faces Layoffs
CD Projekt Red has confirmed a round of layoffs affecting the team behind Project Sirius, the multiplayer Witcher spin-off, as the studio adjusts development resources and continues work on multiple major titles
Light No Fire's Team Size Matches No Man's Sky Launch, Hello Games Confirms
Hello Games has revealed that Light No Fire is being developed by a compact team of 12 to 20 people, mirroring the studio's approach with No Man's Sky at launch and raising questions about the scale and pace of the new survival project
Deltarune Chapter 5 Features Pokémon Artist Hitoshi Ariga's Character Design
Toby Fox has revealed that Deltarune Chapter 5 includes a character designed by Pokémon artist Hitoshi Ariga, with Fox making notable adjustments before its inclusion
That's No Moon Layoffs Impact Crossfire Development Team
Crossfire developer That's No Moon has confirmed a round of layoffs affecting technical and environmental artists, raising questions about the studio's ongoing AAA project and its future release plans
The Ascent Marks Fifth Anniversary With Major Update and Sequel Hints
The Ascent will receive a significant update in November 2026, promising improvements for solo and co-op play. Publisher Krafton and developer Neon Giant have also suggested that a sequel and new platform versions are in development
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Sequel Announced as Original Creator Returns
A sequel to Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is officially in development, led by original creative director Xia Siyuan at a new studio, following earlier reports of the team's disbandment and a transfer of franchise rights to 505 Games
Lightspeed LA Restructures Last Sentinel, Staff Impacted by Creative Shift
Lightspeed LA has announced a major change in the creative direction of Last Sentinel, resulting in staff layoffs and a renewed focus on meeting player expectations for the upcoming open-world action game
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced rebuilt from scratch for 2026 release
Ubisoft has revealed that Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced required a full redevelopment, as the original 2013 codebase was unsuitable for modern platforms and technology. The remake closely follows the original but is fundamentally a new build
ZA/UM Announces Layoffs After Zero Parades: For Dead Spies Launch
ZA/UM, the studio behind Disco Elysium, has confirmed layoffs affecting up to 32 staff members following the release of Zero Parades: For Dead Spies, citing commercial challenges despite critical praise