Tencent's Lightspeed LA studio has laid off 80 developers from Last Sentinel, a cyberpunk open-world game positioned as a Grand Theft Auto competitor. The project has burned through six years and hundreds of millions of dollars with little to show for it. Bloomberg reports the studio still cannot define a clear direction for the game.
Apple TV+ has officially dated its long-awaited Neuromancer adaptation for January 22, 2027, with a ten-episode rollout starting with a two-episode premiere. The announcement arrived alongside a gritty first trailer at San Diego Comic-Con 2026, confirming Callum Turner as Case and Briana Middleton as Molly.
Hilltop Works announces a surprise English translation patch for Kowloon's Gate, a cult PlayStation RPG set in the infamous Kowloon Walled City. This surreal cyberpunk epic, inspired by William Gibson and Ghost in the Shell, challenges players to restore spiritual balance as a feng shui expert. The patch launches on June 9th, making this Japanese rarity accessible worldwide.
Get an exclusive look at Urbance, the upcoming manga-style cyberpunk graphic novel series based on Joël Dos Reis Viegas' 2015 short film. Set in Neopolis, where a deadly virus makes intimacy fatal, Urbance follows two teens defying segregation. With its crowdfunding campaign live, Urbance promises to be one of 2026's most stylish comics, offering a deep dive into a society on the brink of explosion.
Brigador Killers boldly shifts from its mech-piloting roots to a cyberpunk sandbox, drawing inspiration from GTA and Syndicate. This ambitious sequel promises a rich, isometric world where players build their own insurgency from the ground up. With customizable vehicles, equipment collection, and open missions, Brigador Killers shows immense potential despite its current rough edges.
