Sony has confirmed it will cease disc production starting January 2028, while Grand Theft Auto 6 will launch as a digital-only title with physical editions containing only a download code. The company also sent an email reminding players that digital purchases grant only a revocable license, not ownership, sparking a community boycott.
Asobo's upcoming action-adventure Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy has reportedly been cracked and shared online a full week before its August 27 launch. The Plague Tale subreddit has responded by permanently banning users who discuss or request leak information, with moderators threatening to lock the entire community if the situation escalates.
Infinity Ward's Joe Cecot and Jacky Reynolds discuss the Modern Warfare 4 beta's new matchmaking system borrowed from Black Ops 7, the first-ever campaign mission included in a Call of Duty beta, and how player feedback will shape the final launch. The developers emphasize data-driven iteration and cross-mode cohesion.
Marvel's Wolverine launches on September 15, and PlayStation is marking the occasion with a wave of limited-edition PS5 hardware including DualSense controllers in Battle Yellow and Adamantium silver, a Digital Edition console bundle, and console covers. Preorders are live now at PS Direct and Smyths Toys UK, though several items have already sold out at the official store.
Sony has reportedly ordered a full reboot of Horizon Hunters Gathering after closed playtests delivered negative feedback on the cooperative multiplayer spinoff. Guerrilla has been stripping live-service elements since June 2024 to reshape the project into a traditional co-op experience with a narrative campaign, facing a December milestone deadline to prove the new direction works.
Leaked Grand Theft Auto 6 gameplay footage has surfaced online, offering an unfiltered look at new mechanics including playable basketball, a Focus stat, Red Dead Redemption 2-style melee combat, and a six-star wanted level. The clips also suggest a morality system with devil icons, vehicle fuel management, and a revamped police awareness system that tracks clothing and vehicle details. Rockstar has not confirmed the footage, but copyright takedowns suggest authenticity.
Insomniac Games delivers a pitch-perfect portrayal of Wolverine with excellent facial animation and Liam McIntyre's gruff performance, but the linear action game's repetitive combat and simple stealth systems raise concerns about long-term engagement. The PS5 exclusive launches September 15.
Square Enix unveiled a new Kingdom Hearts 4 trailer at D23 2026 confirming a late 2027 release window and a Pixar's Coco world. A Disney+ anime series co-developed with Tetsuya Nomura is also in production, with a developer panel set for August 15.
The Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 545 celebrates No Man's Sky's 10-year anniversary and its transformation through over 40 major free updates since launching on PS4. Hosts Sid, Tim, and Kristen reflect on Hello Games' long redemption arc and what comes next for the space exploration title.
IGN's latest weekly preview roundup covers four major upcoming titles, with Insomniac's Marvel's Wolverine taking center stage. The linear action game impressed with violent combat and a clever Rage Meter system during two and a half hours of hands-on time. Star Wars Zero Company, Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, and Job Simulator: Human Relations also received significant preview coverage ahead of their releases.
