➀ Nvidia has added full support for DLSS 4 in Unreal Engine 5.6; ➁ Developers can incorporate advanced AI technologies into their games and apps; ➂ The plugin supports features like DLAA, Ray Reconstruction, and Super Resolution.

➀ Kojima's Xbox game 'OD' is unaffected by recent Microsoft cuts; ➁ The game's status as an Xbox exclusive is uncertain due to Microsoft's pivot to multi-platform releases; ➂ Kojima Productions' deal with Microsoft for 'OD' remains intact despite the cuts.

➀ Romero Games, founded by John Romero, faces closure after losing publisher funding for a new shooter; ➁ The studio is exploring alternative funding options; ➂ The future of the project remains uncertain as the studio rebuilds.

➀ Romero Games cancels a new first-person shooter game after losing funding from its publisher; ➁ The studio, which employed around 75 people, is now evaluating next steps; ➂ The cancellation appears to be part of Microsoft's strategy shift towards supporting larger studios.

➀ Zenimax Online Studios, working on an unannounced MMO for 8 years, was canceled by Microsoft; ➁ The project was said to be 'going well' before it was cancelled; ➂ Developers claim that Microsoft had previously justified the project's increased headcount.

➀ Gregg Mayles, the game director at Rare with over 35 years of experience, has left the studio following the cancellation of Everwild. ➁ Rare has been forced to cut staff and cancel Everwild due to Microsoft's recent layoffs. ➃ This is part of a wider layoff effort at Microsoft affecting various studios, including Zenimax Online, Turn 10, and The Initiative.

➀ Turn 10, the studio behind the Forza Motorsport games, has been hit hard by layoffs; ➁ Approximately half of the team has been let go; ➂ The situation is causing uncertainty about the future of an unannounced game.

➀ Microsoft announced the closure of The Initiative, a first-party studio, and the cancellation of the Perfect Dark reboot. The studio was initially announced in 2019 as a quadruple A studio but was downsized and partnered with Crystal Dynamics. The Perfect Dark reboot has been cancelled, and it is unclear if Microsoft will attempt another revival. ➁ Xbox Studios head, Matt Booty, explained the decisions as part of a broader effort to adjust priorities and focus resources. ➂ The closure and cancellation come after the release of a fake trailer for the game, indicating that the project was not progressing as expected.

➀ The Ace Combat series celebrates its 30th anniversary; ➁ The team is preparing for the next game; ➂ The director Kazutoki Kono teases new developments.

➀ Generative AI has become a significant topic in the video game industry; ➁ Despite Steam's policy, some games like 'The Alters' have used GenAI without disclosure; ➂ The use of GenAI in 'The Alters' includes AI-generated text and Brazilian subtitles.

➀ Ark 2's release date has been delayed again, now targeting a 2027 debut; ➁ Studio Wildcard is focusing on Ark Survival Ascended, which has allowed them to gain a deeper understanding of Unreal Engine 5; ➂ The development of Ark 2 is currently on hold, with only a small portion of the team working on combat mechanics.

➀ Peak has sold 2 million units in just nine days; ➁ Developers Landcrab are working on the first major update based on community feedback; ➂ The team is addressing key issues such as disconnection, performance, and crashes.

➀ Hytale, a game known to many Minecraft fans, has been cancelled after over a decade of development. ➁ Riot acquired the studio behind the game in 2020 but was unhappy with the slow progress and increasing scope. ➃ The founder, Noxy, confirmed the cancellation, stating the need for more time to achieve the ambitious vision for the game.

➀ EA has been actively testing Battlefield 6 with pre-alpha gameplay sessions; ➁ The game has recently transitioned from pre-alpha to alpha, marking a significant development milestone; ➂ New content for the single-player campaign and Battle Royale mode has been revealed through Battlefield Labs; ➃ EA expects the game to launch in the current fiscal year, ending in March 2026.

➀ Ubisoft has confirmed the release of the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake is planned for FY2025; ➁ The game has faced multiple delays and a reboot, with the development team now working diligently on the project; ➂ Initial reactions to the 2020 trailer were critical, but the team is hopeful for a successful release.

➀ CD Projekt Red revealed their console-first approach for The Witcher 4 during the State of Unreal presentation; ➁ The game is being developed for consoles first and then scaled up for PCs; ➂ The team faces challenges in achieving 60fps on the Xbox Series S.

➀ The MindsEye launch faced delays and issues, prompting Sony to offer refunds for the PS5 version. ➁ The developers, Build a Rocket Boy, have apologized and promised fixes and optimizations. ➂ The studio plans to improve performance, fix bugs, and address other issues like missing DLC.

➀ Bend Studio, the developer of Days Gone, has been hit with layoffs after its next live-service game was cancelled. ➁ Approximately 30% of the studio's workforce is being let go. ➃ Sony has confirmed the layoffs but did not comment on the game cancellation.

➀ IO Interactive宣布了备受期待的詹姆斯·邦德游戏《007 First Light》；➁ IO Interactive将展示《杀手：暗影刺客》的最新更新；➂ IO Interactive还将展示由新工作室‘Build a Rocket Boy’开发的MindsEye游戏。

➀ Stig Asmussen, known for directing Star Wars Jedi games, is moving to Dungeons & Dragons with his new studio, Giant Skull. The studio has signed a licensing deal with Wizards of the Coast for an all-new single-player action-adventure title. The game is being developed for PC and consoles using Unreal Engine 5. ➁ Giant Skull is one of several studios collaborating with Wizards of the Coast, following the success of Baldur's Gate 3. ➂ Larian Studios, however, will not be developing a Baldur's Gate 4 due to past disagreements with Wizards of the Coast.