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Copa City Launches on PS5, Xbox and PC as Matchday Sim

Copa City

Copa City Launches on PS5, Xbox and PC as Matchday Sim

Copa City is out now on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. Triple Espresso's debut football management sim focuses on stadium logistics, fan routes and matchday pressure instead of on-pitch play.

Assassin's Creed Shadows Final Update Adds Domains and Black Tides

Assassin's Creed

Assassin's Creed Shadows Final Update Adds Domains and Black Tides

Assassin's Creed Shadows Title Update 1.1.11 launches June 16 with a final free story quest called Black Tides and a new endgame activity called Domains. The update also adds crossover Projects, another Animus Rift and a long list of balance fixes.

Xbox Game Studios Head Craig Duncan Is Stepping Down

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Xbox Game Studios Head Craig Duncan Is Stepping Down

Craig Duncan is stepping down as head of Xbox Game Studios after 20 months in the role. Louise O'Connor is also leaving, while Matt Booty will oversee the studios until a replacement is named.

Dead by Daylight Adds Art the Clown in Packed Year 10 Roadmap

Dead by Daylight

Dead by Daylight Adds Art the Clown in Packed Year 10 Roadmap

Dead by Daylight's 10th anniversary broadcast set out a busy roadmap, led by Art the Clown from Terrifier joining the game in November. Behaviour also detailed new chapters, a 2027 visual overhaul and the movie adaptation's director.

Gears of War: E-Day Budget Report Raises Xbox Stakes

Gears of War

Gears of War: E-Day Budget Report Raises Xbox Stakes

Gears of War: E-Day reportedly has a development budget above $400 million. The claim puts a sharper spotlight on Xbox's decision to launch the prequel on Xbox Series X|S, PC and Steam without a PS5 version.

Former Bungie Manager Says Destiny Was Near Shutdown

Destiny

Former Bungie Manager Says Destiny Was Near Shutdown

Former Bungie community manager Liana Ruppert says Bungie was close to shutting down Destiny before Sony acquired the studio in 2022. The claim lands as Bungie's future looks increasingly tied to Marathon after Destiny 2's final live-service update.

Palworld 1.0 Will Not Force Players to Wipe Their Saves

Palworld

Palworld 1.0 Will Not Force Players to Wipe Their Saves

Pocketpair says Palworld 1.0 will not require players to wipe their existing save data. The studio still recommends starting a new character to experience the July 10 launch update from the beginning.

Modern Warfare 4 Campaign Early Access Starts October 16

Call of Duty

Modern Warfare 4 Campaign Early Access Starts October 16

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 campaign early access begins October 16 for players who digitally pre-order the Standard Digital Edition or Vault Edition. The full game launches October 23 on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2.