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Ark 2 Gets Disappointing Update as Dinosaur Survival Game Optimistically Pushed Back to 2027

Ark 2, the long-awaited sequel to Ark: Survival Evolved, was originally slated to launch as early as 2023, but it was later delayed to late 2024, and shortly after that deadline was missed, the Steam release date was simply changed to "to be announced." Now, however, the studio behind the Ark franchise, Studio Wildcard, says that it is optimistic for a 2027 launch. In an interview with PCGamesN, co-founders of the studio, Jesse Rapczak and Jeremy Stieglitz, said that the studio put Ark 2 on hold partially to make Ark Survival Ascended, which has helped the team further come to grips with Unreal Engine 5 and test out the new capabilities and technologies on offer from the new game engine.

"A small portion of our team continues to refine the mechanics of [Ark 2's] combat... It's very difficult to do soulslike combat in a multiplayer PvP context," says Stieglitz, adding that at least 18 months of focussed development work will be required to turn the existing content for Ark 2 into a playable early access game. Ark Survival Ascended has since launched in the meantime, and in the interview with PCGamesN, the game studio's executives say that it is still looking for the right time to pivot its development efforts from Ascended to Ark 2 without compromising the revenue stream generated by Ark Survival Ascended. Wildcard and prior Ark 2 trailers have made a number of ambitious promises when it comes to Ark 2, including a revamped traversal system, soulslike PVP combat, and a switch to third-person gameplay. The new game will also include NPC enemies—other than the wild beasts usually encountered in current Ark games—further complicating the development of the new game.

MicroProse Announces Spearhead 2

MicroProse is proud to announce it will publish Spearhead 2, the high-action modern tank simulation game and sequel to the cult classic Spearhead. The game's Steam page is now live, complete with a brand-new gameplay trailer showcasing the immersive, explosive action of 21st-century armored warfare.

Built for both solo tacticians and tight-knit multiplayer crews, Spearhead 2 puts players in command of fully detailed, modern armored vehicles across destructible battlefields in Europe and the Middle East. Every mission is a test of coordination, combat instincts, and leadership under fire.

Team Cherry Confirms Late 2025 Launch of Hollow Knight: Silksong

Team Cherry first introduced Hollow Knight: Silksong back in February 2019, as a mainline sequel to the first entry (2017) in the series. Since then, the independent Australian development studio and publisher has produced a minimal amount of preview material. The last significant chunk was delivered during an Xbox 2022 presentation. Fast-forward to June (2025); many Metroidvania genre enthusiasts were hoping for some newer signs of life—potentially amid a flurry of special preview events. Pre-event SteamDB updates seemed to point to an imminent announcement of sorts. Days later, Sony's State of Play and Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest did not harbor any fresh Hollow Knight series updates.

Thankfully, yesterday's Xbox Games Showcase provided a hint of things to come. Sarah Bond (President of Xbox) discussed the status of Team Cherry's magnum opus during Microsoft's public unveiling of ASUS ROG's Xbox Ally and Ally X gaming handhelds: "the highly anticipated Hollow Knight: Silksong will be available at launch, and on Game Pass, when the Ally releases later this year." Unsurprisingly, Team Cherry did not launch a parallel promotion/hype campaign. Instead, Matthew Griffin—the team's resident PR and marketing expert—headed over to the official Hollow Knight Discord community channel, and disclosed some pleasing news: "I confirmed BEFORE Holiday—we are not tied to a console release." When pressed about a specific launch window, Griffin envisioned a pre-Christmas arrival.

Frontier Developments Unveils Jurassic World Evolution 3

Hello Park Managers, we are excited to announce the next entry in the critically acclaimed Jurassic World Evolution franchise, bringing juvenile dinosaurs, a comprehensive breeding system and modular building to your dinosaur parks for the very first time! Pre-purchase now and receive the Badlands Pack at launch, including a collection of scenery items inspired by the original Jurassic Park film's iconic dig site, five scenery blueprints from the Montana Badlands, and an exclusive Badlands ATV skin for the all-new Maintenance Team.

Fans looking to expand their parks even further can purchase the Jurassic World Evolution 3: Deluxe Edition, featuring four additional spectacular prehistoric family units—Proceratops, Guanlong, Thanatosdrakon and Concavenator—plus a collection of scenery items inspired by a Clark County Campaign level and an exclusive Las Vegas ATV skin. Join us very soon for more details, and a closer look at some gameplay.

Bandai Namco Debuts CODE VEIN II at Summer Game Fest

Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. has announced CODE VEIN II, the next major action RPG from Bandai Namco Studios Inc. and a follow-up to the 2019 hit CODE VEIN. Showcased at Summer Game Fest, the debut trailer introduces a post-apocalyptic world where memories of loss echo across time and the fate of the Revenants and humanity hangs by a thread. Featuring dynamic action with strategic combat, explorable environments, intense boss battles, and memorable characters that drive the rich narrative forward, players are called to wield time itself as a weapon. CODE VEIN II is coming in 2026 to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.

CODE VEIN II features a deep narrative where players and characters are bound by blood, fate, and destiny, set in a future where the last remnants of humanity and Revenants struggle against a world on the verge of collapse. Following the sudden emergence of a threat known as the Luna Rapacis, Revenants have succumbed to madness, transforming into terrifying creatures called Horrors. A Revenant Hunter, guided by a mysterious girl named Lou who possesses the power to travel into the past to rewrite the fate of the world. The player, as the Revenant Hunter, will intervene in key moments of history to alter key revenants' destinies that reveal hidden truths and information to save the future.

Capcom Unveils Resident Evil Requiem - Due for Release Early 2026

Fresh off Summer Game Fest 2025, Capcom announced a slew of new information on a trio of distinct titles! From the long-awaited announcement of the next Resident Evil to the four characters joining Street Fighter 6 and finally, a deeper look at Onimusha: Way of the Sword, we've got the recap ready just for you. Resident Evil Requiem features a new protagonist Grace Ashcroft, who is given a case to investigate, leading to the terrifying events to follow. While survival horror takes center stage, Resident Evil Requiem will feature high-stakes cinematic action that will take the series in a bold new direction. Stay tuned for more info on this defining entry to the iconic series that will celebrate its 30th anniversary next year. Resident Evil Requiem will be released on February 27, 2026.

Requiem for the dead. Nightmare for the living. Resident Evil Requiem is the highly anticipated ninth title in the mainline Resident Evil series. Prepare to escape death in a heart-stopping experience that will chill you to your core.

Submersed 2: The Hive Out Now on PC and Consoles

Plunge into a chilling sci-fi horror experience deep beneath the Atlantic Ocean in Submersed 2: The Hive. Developed by Spanish studio Main Loop Videogames, this first-person action-horror adventure has surfaced on Xbox One and Xbox X|S Series (also available on PC/Steam, Switch and PlayStation platforms). In Submersed 2: The Hive, you are Celeste Brody, a woman who awakens in a strange and seemingly abandoned underwater facility. Stranded and surrounded by unimaginable dangers, Celeste must uncover the hidden secrets of the mysterious station and survive the threats lurking in the depths.

Celeste Brody facing some inhabitants of The Hive
In Submersed 2: The Hive, survival is a constant battle. You'll need to carefully manage your inventory, where every item, weapon, and bullet counts. With resources scarce and dangers lurking around every corner, making smart, strategic decisions is key to staying alive in the depths of the ocean.

Devolver Digital Announces Launch of Monster Train 2

Play the long anticipated sequel to Monster Train today! Monster Train 2 has officially left the station! It's up to you to stop the corrupted forces of Heaven. This time, you're taking the fight to THEM! Battle the angels on your own terms by building the ultimate army of banished angels, ethereal fae-like creatures from the great beyond, and…mushrooms? All is possible in Monster Train 2's world!

To celebrate Monster Train 2's launch, we've created a special Supporter Pack! Along with the full game, you can also get the Digital Compendium: an art book, digital wallpapers, printable items, photos from inside our studio, and more. That's just one part of the bundle. You can also get the complete Monster Train 2 Soundtrack, composed by the talented Jordan Chin! If his name sounds familiar, that's because he has been the mastermind for every Shiny Shoe game soundtrack, starting with Monster Train, Inkbound, and now, Monster Train 2!

EA's Battlefield Team Will Welcome More "Labs" Public Participation This Month

In February, we announced Battlefield Labs as our most ambitious community collaboration in franchise history to validate the future of Battlefield. Today, we'll update you on our initial learnings and how we'll continue to scale testing into the future.

Across our four initial play sessions with a small group of core Battlefield players across Europe and North America, we've completed thousands of hours of gameplay, had hundreds of thousands of player spawns, and seen over a million environmental objects destroyed, including walls, windows, crates, and buildings your squad crashed the helicopter into.

Marvelous Games Showcases "Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion" Combat Systems

You've got to have good fundamentals if you hope to survive the battle for humanity's fate in Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion. That's why we're going to be showing off a series of introductory videos filling you in on the basics of this action-packed sequel's gameplay systems. In this teaser, you not only get a good look at several of the weapon types you can equip on your Arsenal, but what benefits they can provide beyond firepower on the battlefield. It's a harsh planet full of deadly threats, and you'll need every advantage you can get if you hope to survive.

Our "Combat Basics" video is the first in a series of gameplay system introduction trailers releasing for upcoming dark sci-fi action game, Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion, ahead of its launch for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC via Steam on 5 September, 2025. Offering a detailed view into the armored suit known as the Arsenal, as well as useful on-field tactics, it provides an exciting look at the fast-paced combat, as well as a glimpse of some of the titanic bosses waiting to challenge your skills. Created and produced by Kenichiro Tsukuda and featuring stunning mechanical designs from Shoji Kawamori, Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion takes the franchise in a dramatic new direction. Join the Reclaimers in their fight against the Axiom. Humanity's battle for liberation begins now!

Hollow Knight: Silksong Will be Exhibited at Australian Museum, Starting This September

Hollow Knight: Silksong's long gestation period has frustrated many Team Cherry fans. The Adelaide, Australia-based independent development and publishing house has only released one title: Hollow Knight (2017). The much-anticipated sequel was officially delayed two years ago; a "planned" H1 2023 launch window was scuppered. Since then, Metroidvania genre fanatics have pored over the slightest of new details or external insights. Team Cherry has maintained a very low profile the ensuing years, but hopes were elevated in March. At the time, Microsoft's ID@Xbox initiative boasted about their empowering (aka supplementary funding) of development on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Descenders Next, FBC: Firebreak, and "of course Hollow Knight: Silksong." Early last month, Team Cherry's PR and marketing chief—Matthew Griffin—confirmed that the team was working on versions of Silksong for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 consoles. Aditionally, two new in-game screenshots emerged via Nintendo of Japan's official website.

Fresh signs of activity were welcomed and celebrated by the upcoming game's intended audience. More good news has turned up this week—eagle-eyed observers noticed that The Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) will be previewing a playable build later this year. As disclosed within a new exhibit description: "Game Worlds transports you inside the levels of 30 unforgettable video games, from global blockbusters like World of Warcraft (Blizzard Entertainment) to pioneer of the life simulation genre The Sims (Electronic Arts), Neopets (World of Neopia) and highly anticipated Australian title Hollow Knight: Silksong, plus more to be announced." The Melbourne-based museum could attract an unprecedented number of paying gamer tourists; playable titles will be showcased until February of next year.

Apple "Vision Air" Mixed Reality Headset Tipped for Late 2025/Early 2026 Launch

A series of April leaks have suggested that Apple's mixed reality headset engineering team is concocting two distinct next-gen solutions. Mid-month, leakers shared alleged early shots of "Vision Air"-related connectors and external parts—hinting at a potential dark blue colorway. Combined with a selection of fairly legitimate-sounding predictions from a notorious industry watcher, so-called Vision Pro sequels are on the way. Apple's Chinese manufacturing partners are reportedly deep into mass production of crucial "Vision Pro 2" components. Mark Gurman's "Power On" newsletter has provided plenty of inside knowledge stories over the past couple of months—his latest article included a section dedicated to fresh VR/AR insights: "I reported earlier this month that Apple is full steam ahead on two new successors to the Vision Pro (2023): a lighter version at a cheaper price point, and a Mac-tethered model aimed at applications that need maximum responsiveness."

He continued: "all signs point to the lighter model arriving between the end of this year and the first half of 2026. Despite the first version selling poorly, the company isn't abandoning ship here. The main uncertainty is whether the lighter version will be considered a replacement for the Vision Pro or a cheaper alternative." In theory, Apple could test "more mainstream" gaming waters with an initial rollout of the claimed cheaper + lightweight "Vision Air" model—perhaps set to do battle with readily available rival devices; e.g. Meta's dominant Quest 3 range. A full-blown Vision Pro follow-up could launch later on in 2026—likely reserved for upper-crust customers, with an increased focus on productivity applications.

Athena Worlds Announces Xenomorph, a Spiritual Sequel to Alien Vs Predator

Athena Worlds, a video games studio founded by video games veterans of titles such as Alien Vs Predator, Forza Horizon, Goldeneye N64, The Sims, Microsoft Flight Simulator and a slew of chart-topping games are proud to announce "Xenomorph."

Alien Vs Predator for Atari, defined Jane Whittaker's career. It also defined a genre, often regarded as the first true survival game, with over 100 awards and recently honored with number 3 in the top 10 scariest games of all-time awards. It spawned an enduring franchise. AvP for the Atari Jaguar was programmed by Mike Beaton (3D engine / gameplay designer) and Jane (AI and gameplay programmer/designer) and produced by James Purple Hampton. It is no exaggeration to say this cult classic changed the face of gaming.

Gedonia 2 Launched into Steam Early Access

The game is out now! Hello everyone! It's hard to believe, but the game is now available on Steam Early Access! After two years of hard work, me and my team are incredibly excited for all of you to finally give this game a try. We poured our hearts and souls into this project, and I can confidently say that this is the best and most ambitious game I've ever produced in 13 years of my game development journey!

But this is just the first step for the long road of Early Access for Gedonia 2. We will constantly improve our game based on your feedback and suggestions, and will try to fully realize our ambitious vision. Right now the game is in fairly solid state, based on our internal testing, but there still might be some bugs and issues in there, especially with multiplayer, which could produce some disconnects and other bugs. We will try to find and fix all of them in the next weeks post launch. Thank you all for your support over these years, and please, leave your feedback, we will read all of it!

Commandos: Origins is Out Now on PC & Consoles, Select Physical Editions Arriving Next Month

It's time to move out, soldiers. Commandos: Origins has been deployed! The latest installment in the legendary real-time stealth tactics series is available now with Xbox Game Pass for console and PC, and on Windows PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. After years of hard work, dedication, and invaluable feedback from the community, the elite unit has returned to tell its origin story. "Mission accomplished," said Jürgen Reusswig, Studio Director at Claymore Game Studios. "With the release of Commandos: Origins, we're taking players back to where it all began, and let them experience firsthand how this special unit was formed and grew into the band of brothers we remember from the old games. Working on this legendary franchise has been a journey of passion, and now, we're very excited to let fans step into the boots of the six original Commandos. The adventure starts here, and we're eager for players to relive the origins of this legendary unit while further improving the game with the feedback of the community."

Commandos: Origins continues the legacy of the legendary real-time stealth tactics series. Step into the boots of the original Commandos squad, a group of highly skilled soldiers forged in the heat of battle during World War II. Thomas "the Sapper" Hancock is entrusted by the top military brass to assemble a team of fearless soldiers, the Commandos. In 14 missions, the game delves into their early engagements, highlighting the challenges they faced and the bond they formed as an elite fighting force. With tactical gameplay and strategic decisions, players guide the Commandos through perilous operations, each one shaping the foundation of what would become one of the most iconic military units in history. Prepare for a deep dive into the origins of a legendary squad.

Apple "Vision Pro 2" Components Reportedly Being Mass Produced in China

Since its summer 2023 launch, Apple's pricey Vision Pro mixed reality headset has not exactly attracted a mainstream audience. Roughly a year later, rumors of a (then) recently canceled successor appeared online—insiders posited that company engineers had pivoted onto the development of a cheaper alternative model. Vision Pro "Version 1.0" arrived with an intimidating $3499 price tag; thus eliminating interest from a wide swath of potential AR/VR headset enthusiast customers. Industry insiders reckon that Apple had "abruptly reduced production" of the current-gen model last October, with further whispers suggesting a complete cessation of manufacturing activities by the end of 2024. Yesterday, an ITHome article cited compelling claims made by supply chain insiders—the initiation of mass production for a speculated second generation "Apple XR/Vision Pro" device.

The online report stated that: "multiple independent sources (have) confirmed that the panels, shells and other key components of the second-generation Apple XR headset are already in production." Very specific leaked information indicates Lens Technology being the exclusive supplier of glass panel pieces, and Changying Precision tasked with the making of the next-gen model's casing. Additionally, several contract circuit manufacturers are supposedly "rushing to complete orders." Secretive figures posit that Apple will release its sequel mixed reality headset later on in 2025. Differing "expert opinions" have not determined whether this incoming set of fancy goggles will be the predicted "cheaper" model, or a proper "M5 SoC-powered" successor.

Xbox Games Showcase 2025 & Outer Worlds 2 Direct Announced - Livestreaming on June 8

Make some space on your calendar—the Xbox Games Showcase 2025 will be livestreamed on Sunday, June 8, starting at 10am Pacific / 1pm Eastern / 6pm UK time. Following in the footsteps of the 2023 Starfield Direct and 2024 Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Direct, this year we will again have a double feature, with the Xbox Games Showcase immediately followed by The Outer Worlds 2 Direct. It all begins with our annual Xbox Games Showcase, bringing you a look at upcoming titles from across our first-party studios, in addition to incredible new titles from our third-party partners across the globe.

This year, the show will be digital-only—our livestream will bring you everything you'll need to know about what's next for Xbox, no matter where in the world you're watching. Immediately following Showcase, The Outer Worlds 2 Direct will bring you inside the walls of Obsidian Entertainment, revealing new gameplay, details, and developer insights, straight from the people making the sequel to the award-winning, first-person sci-fi RPG.

Commandos: Origins Launching Tomorrow on PC & Consoles

Today we have our final Do & Don't Comic—with only one more day to go until the release of Commandos: Origins arrives. Consider it done! We—at Claymore Game Studios and Kalypso Media—thank you for sharing your excitement for Commandos: Origins with us and we wish you lots of fun when you finally get your hands on the game from tomorrow onwards. Commandos: Origins is gearing up for digital release on April 9th, 2025, and will be available on Steam, on day one with Xbox Game Pass for console and PC and on Windows PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5.

ALARM! You have been selected for a mission which will shape the fate of the entire world. Witness the very beginning of the legendary elite WWII force in Commandos: Origins. The long-awaited sequel to the Commandos series brings you right back to the foundation of the real-time tactics genre.

Naughty Dog & Nixxes Celebrate The Last of Us Part II Remastered's Launch on PC

Hey everyone, The Last of Us Part II Remastered is available now on PC! We're excited to bring Ellie and Abby's acclaimed stories and the roguelike survival mode No Return to a new audience. We invite you to join us on the Steam Community forums to discuss the game and share your feedback. If you run into any issues and require support, please reach out to Nixxes Support. The teams at Nixxes and Naughty Dog are closely monitoring player feedback and working on post-launch updates.

Experience the winner of over 300 Game of the Year awards, now on PC. Discover Ellie and Abby's story with graphical enhancements, gameplay modes like the roguelike survival experience No Return, and more.
[Editor's note: Our in-depth performance review of TLOU Part 2 is now live]

This Week in Gaming (Week 15)

Welcome to the first full week of April and this week should be a bit more exciting than last week when it comes to new game releases. In this week's major release, you take command of some isometric WWII commandos. This is followed by an existential dilemma, a folktale from the deep south, some very dark days, being a studio executive and an assault by not so wild animals.

Commandos: Origins / This week's major release / Wednesday 9 April
You have been selected for a mission which will shape the fate of the entire world. Witness the very beginning of the legendary elite WWII force in Commandos: Origins. The long-awaited sequel to the Commandos series brings you right back to the foundation of the real-time tactics genre. And to the days where Jack O'Hara, the Green Beret, and his five companions met to form the infamous unit sent to complete missions which no others would dare to accept. Steam link

"Titanfall 3" Tipped for Reveal at TGA 2025, Data Miner Predicts 2026 Launch

Early last month, video game industry watchdogs posited that Respawn Entertainment's reportedly canceled "unannounced incubation project" was some type of Titanfall IP. Certain insiders believed that the recently scrapped project was a "smaller-scale" multiplayer-focused game, rather than a full sequel to 2016's franchise entry. The long dormant first-person shooter sci-fi series has attracted a cult following, but Respawn pivoted with the IP's universe into producing Apex Legends—an extremely popular free-to-play online shooter. Hopes for a third Titanfall title have been revived once more; courtesy of two notorious Apex Legend data miners—YOROTSUKI and Osvaldatore. Earlier today, the latter figure uploaded a cryptic "Titanfall 3" logo to social media. In a more elaborate follow-up post, YOROTSUKI leaked some alleged "inner circle" info.

They dismissed comments about their collaborator simply playing a prank—too late for April Fool's day. They referred back to December, when they openly discussed Respawn's "development of a secret game." These past Discord conversations are now linked forward to an alleged still alive "Titanfall 3" project. YOROTSUKI predicts an unveiling to the public during The Game Awards 2025—so December, at the earliest. An official launch window is allegedly on the EA release calendar for 2026. As interpreted by MP1st, this new leak should be absorbed with maybe more than one grain of salt—the online publication has spent time sniffing out a Respawn Entertainment-adjacent property. Allegedly "Project Bruno" is Bit Reactor's "Star Wars turn-based tactics game," due for an official reveal later this month.

STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions Announced During Switch 2 Showcase, 2026 Multi-platform Launch Slated

Today in the Nintendo Switch 2 Showcase, we got to announce the big project we have been working on in the background: STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions! STARSEEKER will take players on a multiplayer voyage of discovery, cooperative expeditions, and camaraderie. Exploring deep space on the ESS Starseeker, players will need to work together with the entire crew of the space station to complete planet-wide objectives across a multitude of star systems using cutting edge technology. STARSEEKER is a multi-platform game that is slated to release in 2026.

If you would like to follow development and get your hands on BETA access as soon as it becomes available, make sure to join our Discord; using this link. To answer the biggest question that Astroneer fans: No, STARSEEKER is not a direct sequel or Astroneer 2. STARSEEKER exists within the same universe as Astroneer, but it's a very different game. That being said, Astroneer is still in active development!

Spirit of the North 2 Arrives This May - Embark on a Mythic Nordic Adventure

The call of the North beckons once more! Indie publisher Silver Lining Interactive and developer Infuse Studio are thrilled to announce that Spirit of the North 2 will launch on May 8th, 2025, bringing its stunning world of folklore, adventure and mysticism to PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S/X. In addition to the digital release, an extraordinary physical Signature Edition for PC and PlayStation 5 will offer devoted fans a treasure trove of handcrafted collectibles.

This long-awaited sequel in the critically acclaimed series transports players into a vast and awe-inspiring world where a lone fox and its raven companion must embark on a perilous journey of healing, discovery, and ancient magic deeply rooted in Nordic legend. Wishlist Spirit of the North 2 now on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S/X, and prepare to step into an unforgettable adventure.

CD Projekt Red Anticipates "The Witcher IV" Release Window: After 2026

CD Projekt RED unveiled its primary development project late last year: The Witcher IV. A pre-rendered cinematic trailer—utilizing a highly-customized Unreal Engine 5 build running on mystery NVIDIA GPU—showcased next-generation visuals. As revealed by NVIDIA in the new year, a GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card acted as the processing conduit for CD Projekt Red's fantasy featurette. Months later, company leadership has divulged a very loose timeframe for the highly-anticipated sequel's eventual launch. During a recent call with investors—exploring financial results from 2024, and future forecasts—the company expects profits to climb consistently over the next three years. As highlighted by many news reports, long-term franchise fans will need to remain patient—CD Projekt's calendar for next year seems to be free of forthcoming AAA content: "even though we do not plan to release The Witcher 4 by the end of 2026, we are still driven by this financial goal."

Given the Polish company's flagship branch kicking into a "full production" high gear phase around late 2024, a project on the (triple-A+) scale of The Witcher IV would require a long gestation period. Renewed online theories have placed a potential release window somewhere in 2027, possibly coinciding with the rollout of next-gen consoles. A noted industry soothsayer and veteran games journalist—Jason Schreier (resident at Bloomberg)—weighed in on the matter. He has dismissed many predictive reports about The Witcher IV arriving in 2026, as well as Naughty Dog's "The Heretic Prophet"—commenting on this topic, he stated: "I'm pretty sure I said they were both going to be very early teases. Neither of those games will be out next year." Piotr Nielubowicz—CD Projekt's chief financial officer—did not go into specifics during his firm's recently concluded earnings call: "we are not going to announce the precise launch date for the game yet. All we could share now to give more visibility to investors is that the game will not be launched within the time frame of the first target for the incentive program, which ends December 31, 2026."

CD Projekt Red Partners With Pokemon Go Parent Company for Mystery Mobile Spin-Off

CD Projekt Red, the studio behind wildly popular The Witcher and Cyberpunk 2077 game franchises, is once again entering the mobile gaming scene, this time in partnership with Scopely, the massive publisher that recently made news for buying Niantic, developer behind Pokémon Go. CD Projekt Red announced the partnership in its 2024 financial earnings report, although the announcement is rather vague.

According to the earnings report, CDPR and Scopely will develop "a game set within one of CD PROJEKT's IPs," and nothing more than that. Currently, a Witcher or Cyberpunk spin-off seem equally likely, although with The Witcher 4 expected to launch within the next few years, CDPR may be looking to build up hype around the Witcher universe leading up to that launch. That said, there is also reportedly a Cyberpunk 2077 sequel in the works as well, so a Cyberpunk spin-off is also a possibility. CDPR has already released a number of iOS and Android games set in The Witcher IP, including Gwent: The Witcher Card Game, Gwent: Rogue Mage, The Witcher, Monster Slayer, The Witcher Battle Arena, The Witcher Adventure Game, and Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales. Meanwhile, there has been but one mobile game based on the Cyberpunk universe—Roach Race—so it would not be surprising to see a Cyberpunk 2077 spin-off come out of the partnership.
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