➀ Jade Raymond, the founder of PlayStation's new multiplayer game studio, has stepped down; ➁ Reports suggest concerns about the reception of the game 'Fairgames' following recent playtests; ➂ The game, originally set for a 2025 launch, has been delayed to Spring 2026 and now competes with Grand Theft Auto 6.

➀ Jade Raymond, the founder of Haven Studios, has stepped down ahead of the launch of their first game, 'Fairgames'. ➁ Sony acquired Haven Studios after its closure from Google, and Raymond's departure comes amidst rumors of a failed playtest. ➂ Sony remains committed to Haven Studios and the game, despite the sudden departure.

➀ Square Enix has cancelled the development of Kingdom Hearts: Missing Link; ➁ The game was initially announced as part of the series' 20th anniversary; ➂ Despite efforts, the company found it difficult to provide a long-term satisfactory service; ➃ Kingdom Hearts 4 remains in development.

➀ Leakers have provided details on the next 9 Assassin's Creed games; ➁ Ubisoft has 9 games in development including RPGs, remakes, and multiplayer titles; ➂ The first game to be released is expected to be Assassin's Creed Jade, followed by Invictus and a Black Flag remake.

➀ Codemasters is stepping away from rally racing simulators, focusing on Formula One under EA; ➁ The studio is ceasing development support for EA Sports WRC and ending their WRC cooperation; ➂ Layoffs have been confirmed as part of the transition, with efforts to reassign some employees to other projects.

➀ The game Lost Soul Aside, originally set to launch in May, has been delayed to August 29, 2025. ➁ The delay is attributed to the need for additional development time to ensure a high-quality game experience. ➂ The game has been in development for a decade and has had multiple target release dates.

➀ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has received strong praise and has sold over 1 million copies in its first 72 hours; ➁ The game's lead writer, Jennifer Svedberg-Yen, has expressed that there is a good chance for future DLC based on player demand; ➂ The game's success has been attributed to its debut from a new studio.

➀ CD Projekt Red had ambitious plans for a GTA Online style multiplayer mode for Cyberpunk 2077, but scrapped them due to developmental challenges. ➁ The company is now reviving its multiplayer plans for the sequel, Project Orion. ➂ The development is shifting to Unreal Engine, which may facilitate the multiplayer implementation.

➀ Blizzard has revealed a 10-year roadmap for Diablo 4, including teasers for a new expansion in 2026; ➁ The roadmap is for the future beyond the current two years on the market; ➂ There are concerns about the longevity of the plan and potential changes or cancellations.

➀ FromSoftware, known for its single-player games, is venturing into multiplayer with two new titles; ➁ Elden Ring: Nightreign is a co-op spin-off, and The Duskbloods is a new multiplayer game for Nintendo Switch 2; ➂ Studio boss Hidetaka Miyazaki reassures fans that single-player games are still a priority.

➀ Eidos-Montreal has been struggling to get a new Deus Ex game approved by Embracer Group; ➁ The studio recently announced layoffs, raising concerns among fans; ➂ Eidos-Montreal is actively seeking external partners and publishers for the new game, indicating that Embracer Group is not interested in funding the project.

➀ Nightdive Studios is known for remastering classic titles across PC and old-gen consoles; ➁ The company is preparing to remaster games from the 7th generation of consoles, including PS3 and Xbox 360; ➂ The process involves considering the availability of source code and assets, and the challenges of remastering games from the PS3 era due to its unique architecture.

➀ Starbreeze, the developer of the Payday series, has appointed a new CEO, Adolf Kristjansson, former director of global commercial strategy at EA. ➁ Kristjansson expressed his enthusiasm for the company's current and future projects, including the upcoming Dungeons & Dragons game. ➂ He aims to transform Starbreeze into a 'true multi-title studio'.

➀ Embracer Group has done little with the Tomb Raider and Deus Ex IPs since acquiring them; ➁ Crystal Dynamics has laid off around 17 employees; ➂ Eidos-Montreal, the studio behind Deus Ex, has laid off 75 employees; ➃ It is unclear what Eidos-Montreal is currently working on, as a Deus Ex game was cancelled in 2024.

➀ Sony has provided new details on Sucker Punch Productions' upcoming Ghost of Yotei; ➁ The game is set to release in 2025 and is being developed for PlayStation 5 with enhanced performance and visuals; ➂ New mechanics, gameplay improvements, and weapons are being introduced for the protagonist Atsu.

➀ Naughty Dog has been relatively quiet since the release of The Last of Us Part II in 2020; ➁ it is reported that they are working on a second secret project, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, and another mystery game; ➂ the mystery game has been in development for three years and is being headed by Shaun Escayg.

➀ inZOI has removed Denuvo DRM ahead of its launch; ➁ The decision was made due to growing concerns about the impact of Denuvo on game stability and performance; ➂ The team at inZOI Studio has been transparent about the reasons for the change.

➀ Rocksteady is reportedly developing a new Batman game; ➁ The game is rumored to be a cross-gen title; ➂ The team plans to use Unreal Engine 5 for the new project.

➀ Arm has expanded the accessibility of its ASR upscaling technology; ➁ Pre-built plugins for Unity games are planned for release later this year; ➂ Unreal Engine plugin is now available; ➃ ASR is built on AMD's FidelityFX Super Resolution 2 technology.

➀ The average cost of video game development has increased significantly with each console generation; ➁ Saros, the next game from Housemarque, has a relatively modest budget for a first-party title; ➂ The development cost of Saros is comparable to Remedy Entertainment's Alan Wake 2, which is around $70 million.