Playground Games says Fable's decade-long development was protected because Xbox considers the RPG series vital to the platform's identity. The reboot, announced in 2020 with actual development beginning in 2016, will release in 2027 and features British comedic talent including Richard Ayoade and Natasia Demetriou.
SEGA and Two Point Studios announced the Two Point Museum DLC 'Rides & Relics,' launching October 8. The expansion lets players design custom roller coasters, hire mascots, and reopen an abandoned amusement park at Riquetti Gardens, featuring new expert types, exhibits, and themed decorations.
Wadjet Eye Games' narrative vampire RPG Nighthawks was briefly flagged with an adults-only rating on Steam days before launch, restricting its visibility, but the rating was reversed after developer pushback. The mischaracterization ultimately generated significant publicity for the game, which founder Dave Gilbert called a net positive despite the stressful ordeal.
SEGA and Creative Assembly announced Total War: SHOGUN 2 Complete Edition for PC, launching October 13 across Steam, Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store. The enhanced remaster includes all DLC, over 50 new playable minor factions, improved visuals, full Japanese and Chinese voice-overs, modernized controls, and integrated mod support.
The Nvidia GTX 1650 SUPER is the closest PC equivalent to the Xbox Series S, offering similar gaming performance at entry-level price points. While the 1650 SUPER has slightly higher boost clocks and texture fill rates, the Series S counters with greater memory bandwidth, newer RDNA 2 architecture supporting ray tracing, and optimized closed-environment gaming without driver or setting management. Each offers distinct trade-offs: the Series S provides plug-and-play reliability, while the 1650 SUPER enables upgradability and access to a broader game library.
Sony Interactive Entertainment requested that modder Speclizer cancel a fan-made PvP multiplayer mod for The Last of Us Part 2 PC that was scheduled for release this month. The cancellation follows Naughty Dog's own decision to scrap its official The Last of Us multiplayer project in 2023, disappointing fans of the franchise's online experiences.
Sony sent a cease-and-desist letter to PC modder Speclizer, halting the release of a The Last of Us 2 multiplayer mod that had been in development for nine months and was set to launch this month. The mod, which was partially funded through Patreon, recreated Factions-style multiplayer gameplay; Sony likely targeted it due to the modder's monetization of the fan project.
Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes adds DLC character Zohar on September 15 for PS5, PS4, and PC, with a September 23 Switch release at $4.99. Zohar is a high-speed infighter who uses doppelganger abilities and spike attacks to overwhelm opponents with mix-ups and cross-up techniques.
Wardogs, a new FPS from Bulkhead, launched in early access and achieved over 1 million copies sold with 300,000 concurrent players on day one, causing server queues. The game is currently PC-exclusive but planned for PS5 and Xbox in 2028, positioning itself between mil-sim and casual shooter experiences.