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Steam Beta Adds Achievement Sets to Isolate DLC Progress
Steam's client beta adds Achievement Sets so developers can group base-game, DLC, and seasonal achievements without resetting existing completion. The redesigned achievements page adds friend comparison and filters, and 17 titles support the feature in beta.
Stuntman: Hollywood Shows Knight Rider K.I.T.T. Gameplay
A gameplay trailer for Stuntman: Hollywood debuted on October 15 and features Knight Rider's K.I.T.T. The single-player stunt game is available to wishlist on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Peak Console Edition Set for October 22 on PS5, Xbox and Switch 2
Peak console edition arrives October 22 on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Switch 2 with crossplay and all content updates. A physical edition that includes a disc, extra code, and Passport kit is also available for pre-order.
Activision Confirms New Call of Duty Sub-Franchise Underway
Activision CMO Tyler Bahl told The Game Business that a future Call of Duty title will launch a new sub-franchise, with groundwork already laid. The company is focused on Modern Warfare 4, which launches next week.
CDL 2027 Schedule Adds UK and Europe Majors
The Call of Duty League (CDL) schedule for 2027 adds Majors in Europe and at DreamHack Birmingham in April. The season ends with Champs hosted by OpTic Texas.
Xbox Nano Controller Goes on Pre-Order for $49.99
Xbox has placed its new Nano controller on pre-order for $49.99. The compact device includes all 18 standard inputs, a rechargeable battery, and programmable buttons while supporting Xbox Wireless and Bluetooth connections.
WARDOGS Season 2 launches October 15 with new weapons and vehicles
WARDOGS Season 2 launches October 15 with four new weapons, four vehicles, new buildables and rain weather. BULKHEAD says the game has passed 3 million sales; player counts are close to 100,000 after nearly 500,000 at launch.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Season 1 Launch Date Announced
Activision confirmed that Season 1 for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 begins November 6. The announcement gives players a clear timeline two weeks after the October 23 launch while holding back further content details.
NVIDIA Schedules October 16 Global Events for RTX Spark Launch
NVIDIA will celebrate the RTX Spark launch with global events on October 16, including in-person gatherings and an Instagram livestream. The systems combine up to 6,144-core Blackwell GPUs and 128 GB unified memory for local AI, creation, and gaming workloads on Windows PCs.
Rockstar Head Says GTA 6 Development Remains Fluid
Rockstar head of development Phil Hooker said GTA 6 is never fully settled and that the team has made changes in recent months. The remarks highlight the fluid nature of the project's final stages.
Helldivers 2 Scope of Authority Premium Warbond Releases October 20
Helldivers 2 Scope of Authority adds the premium Warbond on October 20 with new sniper weapons and stratagems. The update returns focus to in-game content after recent emphasis on the live-action movie adaptation.
Planet Zoo 2 Reportedly Tops Original's Steam Peak
Planet Zoo 2 reportedly surpassed the original game's Steam concurrent player record with over 40,000 players on launch day. The multiplatform release and ongoing growth position the sequel to challenge Frontier Developments' all-time peak of 60,000.
Escape from Tarkov GPS Tool Draws Mixed Player Feedback
Battlestate Games studio head Nikita Buyanov revealed an optional GPS tool for Escape from Tarkov that points players to extraction points. The addition, teased months ago to help new players, has drawn both support for accessibility and strong opposition from some longtime players.
Marvel Tōkon Year 1 DLC Roster Adds Thor, Venom, Jubilee
Arc System Works revealed the full Year 1 DLC roster for Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, adding Jane Foster as Thor, Venom, and Jubilee to Phoenix Cyclops. The characters arrive across staggered 2026-2027 windows, with only the first having a firm November 2 date.
Modern Warfare 4 DMZ Early Access Opens October 20
Activision will open DMZ early access for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 on October 20, three days before the full game release. Pre-ordering any version on any platform grants access to the returning extraction shooter mode.
Xbox Forms XP Division to Grow Franchises Into Film and Events
Xbox has launched a new division named XP to expand its franchises into film, television, products, live events, and partnerships. The unit consolidates existing teams under President Kayleen Walters to support the company's stated aim of becoming the top entertainment company.
PS5 Crunchyroll Anime Hub Launches Spring 2027
PlayStation will launch a Crunchyroll anime hub on PS5 in spring 2027 that links anime discovery, games, and app access. The feature expands an existing Sony-Crunchyroll partnership that already includes memberships and an upcoming Ghost of Tsushima anime series.
Surface Laptop Ultra will launch October 16 starting at $2,599
Microsoft has set an October 16 launch date for the Surface Laptop Ultra with pricing from $2,599. The RTX Spark-powered laptop targets premium creative, gaming, and AI workloads.
Rockstar: GTA 6 Players Can Rob Almost Any Location
Rockstar North development head Rob Nelson said GTA 6 players can rob stores, banks, payday loan offices, and other sites spontaneously. The system forms part of the core gameplay loop and works with or without a partner character.
IGN Releases Full Verbatim GTA 6 Interview Transcript
IGN has published the full verbatim transcript of its interview with Rockstar North's Rob Nelson. The release adds specific details on character switching, side missions, dynamic NPC reactions, and autonomous companion behavior in GTA 6.
Forza Horizon 6 Physical Edition Confirmed for PS5 in Early 2027
Forza Horizon 6 will launch on PS5 in early 2027 with a physical disc edition priced at €69.99 in Europe and £59.99 in the UK. Pre-orders are expected to open soon after an official announcement this week.
AION 2 Hits Nearly 400,000 Concurrent Players on Steam at Launch
AION 2 reached nearly 400,000 concurrent players on Steam at its global launch. The free-to-play MMORPG has drawn strong engagement through its content depth and modernized systems.
Supermassive Games Reportedly Lets Go of More Than 70 Staff
Supermassive Games is said to have dismissed over 70 employees after an August redundancy consultation that anticipated as many as 75 cuts. Insider Gaming reports the reductions hit developers, artists, producers and senior management.
DMZ Extraction Mode in Modern Warfare 4 Gets Hajin Focus in New Trailer
A trailer for Modern Warfare 4’s DMZ mode reveals the Hajin radioactive tripoint map and a new bounty system for PvP. The extraction mode is slated to release with the full game on October 23 across four platforms.
Jagex Sets RuneScape Reignited Launch for December 2
Jagex will launch RuneScape Reignited on December 2 after announcing the refresh at RuneFest 2026 Summit. The character-based update introduces a new economy and ten days of free members access to attract both lapsed and new players.
Poppy Playtime Spin-Off Escape From Playtime Opens Beta Today
Escape From Playtime, the co-op survival horror spin-off of Poppy Playtime, launched its open beta on October 1. The title enters Early Access on October 21 with eight playable characters and a starter zone before further zones and enemies are added.
Former Tarkov Devs Unveil Concept Art for Rush is Real
Nomion Games released the first concept art for Rush is Real, a near-future shooter from former Escape from Tarkov staff, and named 3D artist Space Meerkat as art director.
Fortnitemares Trailer Adds Hollow Knight to Fortnite Collabs
Fortnitemares has launched with a Hollow Knight collaboration revealed in the event trailer. The four-week event runs through November 1 and features additional partnerships with Hazbin Hotel, Predator, and others.
KRAFTON Cancels PUBG: Black Budget Extraction Shooter
KRAFTON has canceled PUBG: Black Budget after an internal review found the extraction shooter would not deliver a long-term enjoyable experience. The project reached nearly 10,000 concurrent players in playtests before being pulled from the pipeline.
EA Sports Hiring for Unannounced AAA Free-to-Play Live Service Game
EA Sports is developing a new AAA free-to-play live-service game, confirmed by a Client Engineer job listing at its Shanghai studio. The project adds to the publisher's existing sports portfolio but carries no confirmed release details.
Football Manager 27 Releases November 10, 2026
Football Manager 27 will release on November 10, 2026. The update adds dynamic crowds, time-of-day lighting, and improved player models to heighten match atmosphere.
Digital Bros Cancels Armed Fantasia After Kickstarter Funding
Digital Bros has canceled Armed Fantasia, the Kickstarter-funded RPG intended as a spiritual successor to Wild Arms, along with the Battle Island sequel. The publisher recorded an 18.7 million euro non-cash impairment in its FY2026 results after multiple gameplay reviews and market considerations.
Bungie Details Marathon Roadmap Through March 2027
Bungie has published a roadmap for Marathon covering updates from October 2026 to March 2027 that expand game modes and player options. The changes aim to support different playstyles while preserving the core PvEvP experience.
The Witcher 3 Remastered Update Launches September 29
The Witcher 3 Remastered update launches September 29, 2026, as a free next-gen upgrade with new features and improved visuals. The staggered rollout occurs on the same day.
Former Naughty Dog Artist Details Amy Hennig's Original Uncharted 4
Former Naughty Dog VFX artist Matt Radford described Amy Hennig's original Uncharted 4 vision, in which Sam functioned as the villain and a different actor held the role. The account comes from an exclusive interview on the Kiwi Talkz podcast and highlights early development differences before Hennig's 2014 departure.
Embark Studios Details ARC Raiders Frozen Trail Update
Embark Studios has detailed the Frozen Trail update for ARC Raiders, which arrives October 8 with a new map, enemies, weapons, and systems. The content drop represents the largest expansion yet for the extraction shooter.
Undead Labs Becomes Independent Studio Once Again
Undead Labs has completed its separation from Xbox to operate independently for the first time since 2018. State of Decay 3 development remains active in alpha, targeting closed beta by year-end and a 2027 multiplatform release that includes Game Pass.
Bungie Plans to Return Vaulted Content to Destiny 2
Bungie will restore vaulted campaigns, destinations, and raids to Destiny 2 as the first step toward preserving the franchise and building a stronger long-term future. The reversal follows widespread fan backlash after the game’s final major update with the Monuments of Triumph.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Demo Launches October 1
Konami will release a demo for Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse on October 1 that includes the opening chapter and allows save data to transfer to the full game on the same platform. The full title launches October 15 on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series, PS5 and PC, running at 60 FPS on all platforms except the Switch.
Bloomberg Report Details Why PlayStation Dropped Physint Project
A Bloomberg report citing anonymous sources claims that disappointing commercial performance of Kojima’s prior Death Stranding titles, missed deadlines, ballooning costs, and limited exclusivity led PlayStation to cancel Physint. Xbox will now partner with the developer on the project.
Microsoft to cut 605 jobs in Redmond
Microsoft has filed notice to permanently lay off 605 workers at its Redmond headquarters effective September 4, 2026. Axios notes 493 Redmond + other WA sites for the 605 total. The cuts are part of a sweeping Xbox gaming division restructure inside a global plan targeting approximately 3,200 roles in FY2027.
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Build 26220.9739 reaches the Beta channel in today's Windows 11 Insider Preview update. • Experimental: 26340.9750 • Release Preview: 26200.9807 and 28000.3351 • Gaming Task View and auto-brightness for Windows Hello also added.
Apple's new App Store head laid out the company's gaming plans to Polygon during Indie Games Week, which brought Vampire Crawlers to iOS and an announced mobile version of No Man's Sky. He wouldn't confirm whether Apple's own data matches a GamesIndustry.biz report that premium mobile game sales rose 77% in 2025.
GTA 6 reviews will be published before the game's November 19 launch, Insider Gaming reports. The exact review embargo date could still change.
$49.99 Xbox Nano Controller works on Xbox consoles, mobile devices, and TVs for cloud gaming.
Former Naughty Dog technical director Ryan Trowbridge discusses his work on Uncharted and Perfect Dark in the new KiwiTalkz episode. The talk is available now to Premium Plus subscribers in the Insider Gaming app.
Elgato's Wave Go clip-on microphone weighs 7 grams and runs up to 8 hours on a charge. The included smart handle extends total battery life to 48 hours while doubling as a traditional interview grip and charger.
OpenAI and Anthropic executives are reportedly war-gaming the political fallout from a major AI-driven cyberattack, including fast-track briefings for Congress.
For the fifth time, Intel is reportedly reusing its Raptor Lake architecture in Core 2000HX processors for budget gaming laptops.