➀ Ubisoft has decided to sunset XDefiant, a free-to-play first-person shooter, due to its unprofitability. The game is no longer available for download or new registrations, but servers will remain online until June 2025. ➁ The game failed to meet internal expectations and struggled with performance. ➃ XDefiant attracted over 15 million players but was not popular enough to turn a profit at the desired rate.

➀ Concord, a major video game flop, may not be dead as its developers update Steam game files; ➁ Sony's decision to refund all purchases and pull the game from the market raises questions about its future; ➂ Speculations are growing that Sony and Firewalk Studios are preparing for a free-to-play re-release of Concord.

➀ Square Enix has relaunched Foamstars as a free-to-play game; ➁ No PS Plus subscription required for online play; ➂ New features include Diamond Chips, new maps, and a new boss battle.

➀ Bungie decided to make Marathon a buy-to-play game last year due to the performance of 'The Finals'; ➁ Bungie hopes its prestige and experience in multiplayer games will convince players to buy Marathon; ➂ Despite being too far along to switch to a F2P model, Bungie plans to introduce cosmetic skins and premium battle passes.

➀ The upcoming Battlefield game is expected to be named 'Battlefield' or 'Battlefield 6'; ➁ It will feature a free-to-play Battle Royale mode developed by Ripple Effect; ➂ The premium version will be set between 2027 and 2030, focusing on a private military versus NATO, with an overhaul of destruction physics and mechanics, and 45 weapons at launch.

➀ Following the success of Genshin Impact, Honkai Star Rail has surpassed 100 million players in 10 months; ➁ Honkai Star Rail is set to get a physical disc release, with a package including holographic character cards, keychains, and more; ➂ The physical release is seen as a move to legitimize the game's success.