If you're into cozy games with crafting, farming, and the like, but also like driving around in an open world, Dutch studio Square Glade Games has announced that Outbound is coming to Switch 2.

Previously announced for the original Switch (don't worry, it's still coming to that console if you're a Switch 1 faithful), the game was a Kickstarter success back in 2024, raising a chunky €265,679 to bring Outbound to PC and consoles in Q2 2026, and that now includes Switch 2.

The trailer above will give you a good idea of the gameplay blend the small team is working up, but it looks to be combining elements of open-world exploration (co-op with up to three other players if you want) with campervan decoration, crafting, farming, cooking, patting the dog - all the cozy things you might want wrapped up in a Firewatch-esque art style.

The Kickstarter broke every stretch goal going, so you've also got fishing, beekeeping, other minigames, and a character editor. Here's the offical blurb and feature rundown, plus a bunch of screenshots showcasing the breadth of options available, not to mention the incredible breadth of your camper's roof that allows for all that customisation:

Outbound is an open-world exploration game set in a utopian near future. Start with an empty camper van and turn it into the home of your dreams - alone or together with your friends. Build and explore at your own pace. Scavenge materials, craft, and build in and on top of your vehicle with modular parts. Advance in technology and efficiently use energy to power your home. Adjust your playstyle to adapt to new landscapes and changing environmental conditions.
Source Energy
Power your electric camper van with energy from the sun, wind, or water.
Build
Build your moving base with a modular building system. Customize your vehicle with paint, decorations, and furniture to create your own perfect cozy place.
Craft
Craft workstations and tools from resources provided by Mother Nature. Research advanced technology to refine and combine them into new materials.
Grow
Create gardens to nurture delicate and delicious plants and mushrooms. Eat them raw or cook delicious meals to refill your needs.
Play together
Explore a colorful open world with a variety of biomes, resources, and secrets, together with your friends. Play Outbound alone or with up to 4 players cooperatively.

Images: Square Glade Games

"A utopian near future..." Yep, we'll have a drop of that, please.

The Kickstarter page still has an estimated delivery date of January 2026, but Q2 2026 is the official word at the moment. Given the ambition (we particularly like the sound of the four-player co-op) of this two-person team indie endeavour, we'll be impressed if it doesn't slip a little.

See? Not a single mention of BOTW visual vibes. Let us know below if you like the look of Outbound and plan on getting away from it all sometime in the first half of 2026.

Genvid CEO Jacob Navok, the former Director of Business at Square Enix, has shared his two cents' worth on the ongoing debate surrounding the use of AI in game development. While it's far from a glowing endorsement of the practice, Navok argues that most players "generally do not care" about it (thanks for the heads up, GamesRadar+).

"For all the anti-AI sentiment we're seeing in various articles," Navok wrote in a recent post on X, "it appears consumers generally do not care".

Alongside the successful launch of ARC Raiders, the source of Navok's argument is Steal a Brainrot, the Roblox game that racked up 30 million concurrent users ("approximately 80x the ARC Raiders concurrents") earlier this year despite being, quote, "named after/based on AI slop characters". The game tasks players with 'stealing' voxel characters modelled on the AI-generated creature meme, 'Italian Brainrot', and, if those numbers weren't telling enough, has proven immensely popular.

"Gen Z loves AI slop, does not care," wrote Navok. "The upcoming generation of gamers are Bane in Dark Knight Rises, saying 'You merely adopted the slop, I was born in it'".

This follows a handful of high-profile cases of AI-generated images appearing in the year's biggest releases, with both Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and ARC Raiders being dragged through the mud at launch, while still putting up huge sales numbers, regardless.

And yet, art and voice work are just "the tip of the spear" when it comes to AI being used in the industry, Navok continues. "Many studios I know are using AI generation in the concept phase, and many more are using Claude for code".

"It will be hard to find a non-indie title that isn't using Claude for code," he concluded, "and ignoring Claude's AI use because it's code while focusing purely on art shows that a lot of AI sentiment is being driven by emotion rather than logic".

Of course, high player counts for the Roblox slop game or ARC Raiders aren't to suggest that everyone is on board with AI implementation. While some studios like EA are diving headfirst into it, we've seen great swathes of studios (big and small) standing opposed to the idea, and our social feeds are constantly awash with disappointed fans after the discovery that their favorite series/franchises/games have hopped on the AI trend.

It was announced a little while back that the Gran Turismo series reached a whopping 100 million copies sold in total, making it comfortably one of Sony's most successful franchises.

In celebration of this milestone, developer Polyphony Digital has announced a couple of things for Gran Turismo 7. The first is a major free update named Spec III, due for release in December.

Additionally, a premium DLC called the Power Pack is also on the way, arriving at the same time as the update.

Now, a less splashy bonus has been unveiled, but rather than rewarding existing fans, it's something only new buyers can enjoy.

As announced on the game's socials, both editions of Gran Turismo 7 now come bundled with a bunch of in-game Credits at no additional cost.

If you buy the standard edition, you'll receive 750,000 Credits, while the Digital Deluxe edition rewards you with 2 million Credits.

In the grand scheme of things, it's not a massive number of Credits, but it's enough to give newbies a little head start in the sim racer.

While this is mainly a benefit for new purchases, fans of the series aren't best pleased about it, asking where their free Credits are for supporting the game at launch.

Indeed, it would be nice for fans to get some sort of perk, even if it is just a boost to their Credits.

Still, it's not a huge issue, really; if you're super into GT, you probably don't need to worry about your Credit count.

Are you tempted to pick up GT7 and gain these bonus Credits? Tell us in the comments section below.

Capcom has announced a new sales milestone for its fan favourite action RPG, Dragon's Dogma 2.

As revealed on its official social channels, the cult hit sequel has now surpassed 4 million copies sold:

Dragon's Dogma 2 launched in March 2024, meaning it's taken around 20 months for it to reach the milestone. The first 3 million sales were within the game's first few months.

While fans are happy to celebrate the news, many responses are asking after some sort of DLC.

The original Dragon's Dogma eventually received the Dark Arisen expansion, and players are hopeful that the sequel will get the same treatment.

However, it's not clear that any such extra content is coming; Capcom has made no allusions to an expansion for Dragon's Dogma 2, though it's of course still possible.

As it stands, though, the game itself received a very positive reception despite some rough edges, and has been getting updates as recently as April of this year.

Today's Xbox Game Pass roundup has delivered some lovely upcoming additions - which we're very grateful to see given that the post-Black Ops 7 XGP lineup was looking a little thin. One game that's really standing out to us here is The Crew Motorfest; Ubisoft's 2023 racer set in open-world Hawaii. At the time of its release, we said that a true Forza Horizon competitor had come to market, and today, we're doubling down on that. Motorfest is a really good open world racing game, and one that's absolutely worth your time on Xbox Game Pass.

If you've played any of the more recent Forza Horizon titles you'll pretty much know what to expect here. Rather than The Crew 1 & 2 which focused on incredible scale and more RPG-like sensibilities, Motorfest strips things back towards something that more closely resembles the Playground Games series. In fact, this The Crew experience even revolves around its own in-game festival (the clue's in the name), and yeah, even the overall vibe is very Forza Horizon.

Having said that, Motorfest does have a few issues. We'd argue that the game's progression isn't as satisfying as it is in Horizon - Playground just has that gameplay loop nailed down. The Crew focuses largely on 'playlists' that are quite similar to Horizon Stories in Forza, and when you have plenty of them dotted around on the map, they're fantastic fun. Down the road though, the amount you can hop into dries up (DLC aside), and then the game becomes a bit more laborious progression-wise. Thankfully just driving around the open world is good fun, and the game is gorgeous too.

Xbox Series X players can experience Ivory Tower's open-world rendition of Hawaii at up to 60FPS, while Series S players are stuck at just 30FPS. However you play though, this is one very good looking racer - it maybe even beats Horizon 5 in the looks department if you ask me. Speaking of Horizon 5, if Xbox's most recent Horizon game feels a bit long in the tooth now, The Crew Motorfest is simply a great alternative, especially before FH6 rolls around in 2026.

So, yeah, The Crew Motorfest is a really good addition to Game Pass Ultimate, we reckon. It's not exactly original as an open-world racer, but it's the closest you'll get to a proper Forza Horizon alternative right now, and its addition to the library later this week (November 20th) will be well worth exploring. For everything else included in today's fresh Xbox Game Pass roundup, check out our coverage on that down below - and we'll chuck our original The Crew Motorfest review underneath that as well.

Right now, it's a pretty good time to be a fan of shoot 'em ups!

Not only did Polygon Bird's Radiant Silvergun and Ikaruga-esque shooter Birdcage recently release on Steam, earning some incredible early reactions from players. But we also have a ton of other exciting indie shoot 'em ups on the horizon to look forward to, with the latest of these to be added to our own personal wishlist being the promising 2D sidescroller, AGGRESTA.

The promising shoot 'em up first came to our attention earlier this week, thanks to the regular Time Extension collaborator, Ashley Day, and is an independent game from the Japanese developer named Tetsu (てつ), who has been sharing updates of the game since the project first began back in 2020.

It mixes Gradius-style arcade shooting with sword-based combat and looks set to include some impressively detailed levels, ranging from verdant cities to underwater stages and enemy strongholds located in the middle of a densely-packed asteroid field.

Right now, details about the game are scant, with Tetsu (てつ) writing online that the reason for this is that they want players to be surprised and to go in with fresh eyes when playing. As a result, we're not even entirely sure of the platform yet, though PC would probably be a safe bet.

Regardless of that, though, the project looks phenomenal from all that the developer has shown so far, with the stages featuring a nice mix of 2D and 3D elements, and some brilliant mechanics such as the ability to flip the ship horizontally to fire backwards at enemies who have managed to slip past you.

We'll be keeping an eye on this one in the future for sure. But you can also stay up to date on the game's progress by following Tetsu (てつ) directly on Twitter/X or checking out the #AGGRESTA tag.

It appears Rockstar Games have introduced some GTA 6 assets into GTA Online before the new game has come out. That’s according to a couple of dataminers who have delved into the game’s files from the Money Fronts update.

Last week, Rockstar launched a series of new mansion teaser missions called the New Listing missions. As part of it, it led dataminer Lucas7yoshi_RS to examine how the missions work. He found some interesting things such as how the pool cover at Devin’s mansion is actually a bunch of fences with tarp, which are existing assets, placed horizontally.

This is a neat trick by the developers at Rockstar to avoid making a brand new asset for this one area. Another dataminer, rollschuh2282, at first thought this was a new asset but could not find it in the game’s files. This led him down a rabbit hole and the discovery of asset textures using the naming convention Rockstar is using for GTA VI and and not GTA V.

GTA 6 Assets In GTA Online Explained

Lucas explains that both GTA VI and Red Dead Redemption 2 use PBR (physically based rendering) and a new character system called “metapeds” unlike GTA V.

Due to this, the file naming scheme is quite different from GTA V to RDR2 and now GTA VI. The names are far longer and include extra suffixes. You can see an example of GTA V, RDR2 and the apparent GTA 6 asset name in GTA Online provided by Lucas below.

The assets in GTA Online with GTA VI’s naming convention are a pair of chinos, love heart underwear and a bra. They are found when exiting a laundry bin during the second Mr Faber mission.
One thing to note is that we do have “Love Heart Boxer Shorts” already in GTA Online. These came as part of the Valentine’s Day Massacre Special update in 2014. It’s possible they were remade for GTA 6 or the naming convention has changed because they will be in GTA 6 and this was a bit of a small mistake.

Lucas thinks an artist could be making the assets using the wrong workflow. There are some GTA Online assets that “inexplicably have pbr texturing, but that could be assets destined for gta 5”. Regardless, these specific boxers now have a new naming scheme. The dataminer continues by saying “The metaped naming is the most explicit confirmation this was intended for GTA 6, as this isn’t even proper clothing its used for”.

Rockstar Have Done This For Quite Some Time

This is not the first time assets that showed up in a GTA VI trailer were added in GTA Online updates. Various clothing items in Trailer 1 and Trailer 2 can be found in GTA Online. There has also been speculation vehicles have been backported. It was explained to us that backporting does not make much sense and rather the assets are improved for GTA VI. So the chances of someone using the wrong workflow as mentioned above for these assets is plausible.

After all of the Pokémon Legends: Z-A: Mega Dimension DLC news earlier this month, The Pokémon Company announced that another trailer drop would be heading our way on 19th November (that’s tomorrow, if you were wondering). Well, with the day almost upon us, we’ve got some more specific details about when we can expect things to get underway.

As brought to our attention by Serebii.net, tomorrow’s new trailer will debut on the official Pokémon Company YouTube channel at 2pm GMT / 9am ET / 6am PT / 3pm CET. Much like the last news drop, this announcement will only be a trailer, but we’re sure that there will be plenty of reveals in store.

You’ll find the precise time that the trailer will drop in your region below:

• North America: 6am PST / 7am MST / 8am CST / 9am EST

• UK/Ire: 2pm GMT

• Europe: 3pm CET / 4pm EET

• Asia/Oceania: 11pm JST / 10pm AWST / 1am (Thu) AEDT

• Your Local Time: 7am, Wed 19th Nov 2025 Mountain Standard Time

The Mega Dimension DLC will arrive on Switch and Switch 2 on 10th December, adding a new dimension-hopping story expansion, fresh Mega evolutions, a boosted level cap, and more.

The last trailer left us feeling slightly underwhelmed by the whole thing, so let’s hope that things are looking brighter tomorrow.

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EA Sports and Codemasters have been churning out yearly Formula One games for a while now, and it looks like it's time for a shake up.

The publisher has announced its plans for the next couple of years of the franchise, and in a nutshell, it's skipping a new, standalone game in 2026, instead opting to overhaul the series for a big return in 2027.

The 2026 season won't go completely unrepresented, however, as a paid expansion for F1 25 will be released in lieu of a full new game.

"Today, EA SPORTS confirms future plans for F1 25, with the game set to represent both the 2025 and 2026 FIA Formula One World Championships," reads the update on the official website. "This news drops alongside an announcement for the future of EA SPORTS F1 as 2027 will see the series return and mark the start of a new and more expansive F1 experience."

The expansion will bring the 2026 season's "new cars, sporting regulations, teams, and drivers" to F1 25. It's not known at this point how much the expansion pack will cost.

"The decision to offer a premium content update for F1 25 is part of a strategic reset for the F1 Franchise," reads the update. "In 2027, a new game will be released that looks, feels, and plays differently, delivering more gameplay choices."

The 2027 game "reimagines the F1 experience [...] to deliver even more for players at every level around the world," says Lee Mather, senior creative director at Codemasters.

Though there have been changes over the years, the F1 games under Codemasters have been broadly the same for a long time, perhaps leading to this decision to spend an extra year revamping the experience.

It's an interesting update, and while some fans might be disappointed by the lack of new game next year, hopefully the 2027 title will make up for it.

What do you think of this? Tell us in the comments section below.

EA has confirmed a free trial for Battlefield 6 will go live for one week on 25th November 2025, allowing anyone access to five multiplayer modes and three maps until 2nd December.

While the Battle Royale mode Redsec is free-to-play, the main game is a full-priced title. Through the free trial, you could get a taste for the action before committing to a purchase if you like what you play.

In addition to the free trial, today marks the second content update for Season 1. There's another new map called Eastwood, a time-limited mode in Sabotage, and an assortment of new weapons, vehicles, and features to try. Then, over in Redsec, you have a fresh Gauntlet mission named Rodeo to test.

If you grab the free trial during the week of access, you'll be able to experience a portion of a game we called "the best Battlefield in over a decade". We awarded Battlefield 6 an 8/10 and said: "Battlefield 6 is a phenomenal multiplayer experience that immerses and impresses with its chaotic mix of tight gunplay, best-in-class audio design, and the cinematic flair that made us love the series in the first place."

Subscribers to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium have less than a month left to revisit Liberty City, as Grand Theft Auto III – The Definitive Edition is set to leave the service on December 16.

This marks the end of the title’s current six-month stint on the platform, following a pattern of rotation common for Rockstar Games titles on subscription services.

A Familiar Departure

This isn't the first time the classic open-world title has cycled out of Sony's game catalog. The game, which has been available to Extra and Premium subscribers since June, has appeared on the PlayStation Store’s "Last chance to play" section.

The departure aligns with previous trends for the Definitive Edition trilogy. Both GTA: Vice City and GTA: San Andreas have seen similar six-month windows on the service before being removed. For instance, San Andreas exited the catalog roughly one year ago.

What Else is Leaving?

GTA III isn't the only notable game making an exit just before the holidays. It joins a list of eight other titles scheduled to leave the service on December 16, including:

• Battlefield 2042

• Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy's Edge – Enhanced Edition

• Sonic Frontiers

Alternative Ways to Play

For players wishing to continue their criminal career in Liberty City after December 16, the game remains available for purchase. Additionally, for those subscribed to Rockstar’s own subscription service, GTA+, Grand Theft Auto III remains accessible on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and mobile devices.

Incoming Rockstar Titles

While one door closes, another opens. As GTA III prepares to leave, other Rockstar heavy hitters are stepping in or have recently arrived. Grand Theft Auto V and GTA Online joined the PlayStation Plus catalog just this week, on November 18. Furthermore, the original Red Dead Redemption—featuring the new PC/current-gen updates—is scheduled to join the service on December 2.

Players looking to complete their run of GTA III are encouraged to do so before the mid-December deadline.

Switch development continues to grow, and thanks to a now properly cemented community, the emulation scene for the Switch can thrive above and beyond where both Yuzu and Ryujinx left off. The current main three Switch emulators as of right now are Citron, Eden and Ryubing, with the first two being based off Yuzu, and the later being based on Ryujinx.

Over the course of several months, a lot of emulation drama has been going on behind the scenes, be it with Switch emulators popping up only to be left in the dust after some initial commits, or some ordeals involving developers disagreeing and leaving projects.

All in all, and despite the hurdles that Switch emulation went through after Nintendo's take down of both Yuzu and Ryujinx, the emulation scene for Nintendo's hybrid console is now on a steady pace once again, and the latest update to one of the main Switch emulators, Citron, is a clear indication that an emulation community can thrive and work together to bring forth the best overall experience to the user that wishes to play their Switch library on their PC or even other powerful handhelds.

With the latest v0.10.0 update, Citron introduces several important bugfixes to its codebase, like implementing Skyline's dependent mod support, and adding compatibility with one of the most famous Switch mods to date, with it being Mario Kart 8 DX's CTGP-DX, now working on Citron thanks to contributions by none other than Eden developers JPikachu and Maufeat, which worked on a proper fix and compatibility for CTGP-DX based on TSRBerry's original code from the Ryujinx's development team.

A Note on Attribution

We continue our commitment to transparent development and proper attribution. This release includes contributions adapted from the Eden emulator project, properly credited above. We believe the entire emulation ecosystem thrives when teams collaborate and acknowledge each other's work.

Additionally, the Citron update also includes the following community notes, with a special mention to the cross-collaboration from all main Switch emulator developers:

Community Notes

This release demonstrates continued cross-emulator collaboration. We're proud to acknowledge JPikachu's work from Eden that enabled CTGP-DX compatibility based on TSRBerry's work from Ryujinx.

Citron remains committed to:

• Proper attribution for all contributions, regardless of source

• Community collaboration over territorial behavior

• Professional development practices

• Stability and accuracy as our core values

We're the emulator that does things the right way, every time.

While Citron just got updated to v0.10.0, Eden's is also about to release its 0.0.4 version, with the latest available version to download of the Eden emulator being its Release Candidate 2, which, if no more important issues arise, it will be moved as the official 0.0.4 release of the emulator after several week of development since its 0.0.3 release last month.

Given all the work being put in all the current Switch emulators, we can only hope that this comradery continues, all with due credit and respect between the development teams, and that further work can be shared between emulators for the betterment of the end-user.

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A North American arcade operator has reported over $25,000 worth of items stolen recently, sparking a heartfelt campaign to recover the missing items.

Charlie Mosley, owner of the Seattle-based Gamecenter arcade, found that his truck was missing one morning last week. Contained within were two arcade machines and a selection of other components, the total worth of which is estimated to be between $25,000 and $40,000.

"On Wednesday, our 26' box truck with tens of thousands of dollars in PCBs, arcade cabs, tools, and more was stolen from us," says the arcade's owner on social media. "With the help of social media, the truck was spotted and retrieved, though almost the entire truck was emptied, which devastated us."

Action Button video producer Christa Lee, who works as fleet manager at the arcade's events division, 100 Yen Life, has posted a plea online for people in the area to be wary of anyone selling arcade components and other related items.

She has highlighted that the stolen items include artwork and PCBs, and that if anyone in the Seattle area sees someone "offloading a ton of CPS2/NAOMI/Neo Geo PCBs, stuff of that nature," they should get in touch.

As noted in the news report above, the items are so obscure that it's unlikely they can be sold via traditional means; only collectors will be aware of their real value.

Publisher Capcom appears to confirm that Resident Evil Requiem won't be receiving a pre-launch demo.

For many of the previous games in the series, Capcom has released some form of playable demo ahead of release, allowing fans to take the latest survival horror title for a spin.

Even going as far back as Resident Evil 6, the company has kept up a streak of demos for the franchise, but it seems Requiem might be breaking the combo.

Speaking during an interview with Stevivor, producer Masato Kumazawa is asked whether one is coming for the next title.

"So, in terms of a demo play, we actually have no plan for one [for the general public] at the stage," he says. "None at all. We just want to focus on finishing off the game. Our development team is just doing its best to make sure that it’s creating the best quality game; to make sure that it’s a fine product."

It would be a shame to see no public demo for Requiem, again because Capcom has previously been so consistent with them in the past.

Requiem is scheduled for release on 27th February 2026, so it's only a few months away, which isn't all that long to wait in the grand scheme of things.

Still, we imagine fans were expecting, or at least hoping, for a playable demo of some kind before launch to get a taste of the upcoming game.

We suppose plans can change, and a demo may appear, but we wouldn't hold our breath.

Were you looking forward to a Resident Evil Requiem demo? Tell us in the comments section below.

Square Enix's excellent release Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles has received a new game update this week, bumping it up to Version 1.4.0.

This update includes "various improvements" which should enhance the overall experience. There are some fixes (including addressing an issue that prevented the Akademy report "Master of All Trades" from being completed), character name fixes, adjustments, and much more.

Below are the official patch notes via the game's Steam page:

Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles (Version 1.4.0)

Update Announcement (version 1.4.0) An update featuring various improvements is now available.

The game will be updated to version 1.4.0.

General

• The version number will now be displayed in the bottom right of the version selection screen and the enhanced version title screen.

Enhanced

• An issue affecting the Japanese voice and text for the ability Northswain's Strike has been resolved.

• An issue that prevented the Akademy report "Master of All Trades" from being completed under circumstances has been resolved.

• In the event that the issue described above has prevented the completion of "Master of All Trades," the check to confirm whether the conditions have been fulfilled will be performed again after loading the saved data and accessing the in-game main menu.

• Minor text issues have been resolved in all languages.

• Certain sound effects have been adjusted.

• Overall stability has been improved. Other minor issues have been resolved.

• An issue wherein the character name ""Helvynya"" was incorrectly displayed as ""Holy"" has now been resolved.

• In the event that a unit recruited under the name ""Holy"" exists in your save data, one of the following will occur:

  • If you have changed the unit's name, the newly assigned name will remain unchanged.

  • If you have not changed the unit's name, it will now be displayed as ""Helvynya"" instead.

    • *Unit names can be changed at the warriors' guild.

This follows the release of Version 1.3.0, which was released across multiple platforms at the end of last month.

If you haven't already checked out The Ivalice Chronicles, you can read our Switch 2 review here on Nintendo Life. Here's brief summary:

"Yes, Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles cuts content from the War of the Lions version, and it's a shame. However, put this one issue aside, if you can, and you've got a fantastic — and fantastically thoughtful — revamp otherwise. Meaningful QoL changes meld with delicate gameplay nips and tucks, CPU enemy tune-ups, and a smoother-flowing experience overall to deliver a game that's pretty much impossible to knock."

Have you tried out this game on the Switch or Switch 2 yet? How are you finding it so far? Tell us in the comments.

While Rockstar Games has yet to officially confirm a PC release for Grand Theft Auto VI, recent comments from Strauss Zelnick, the CEO of Rockstar’s parent company Take-Two Interactive, have reignited hope for players on the platform. In a recent interview, Zelnick suggested that the wider video game industry is trending away from closed console ecosystems and toward the open nature of the PC.

The Industry is "Moving Towards PC"

Speaking to CNBC’s Squawk Box on Monday, Zelnick discussed the state of the gaming market following news of GTA 6’s delay. When asked about the future of hardware, Zelnick offered a bullish take on the PC market.

“I believe the video game industry is moving towards PC and business is moving towards open rather than closed,” Zelnick stated during the broadcast.

He noted that while the traditional definition of a "console"—a device for playing rich, long-form games on a big screen—is not going away, the hardware itself is evolving. To remain competitive and innovative, consoles are increasingly adopting PC-like architecture and features. He also highlighted that mobile gaming is currently outpacing console gaming in terms of growth, further diversifying where consumers spend their time.

What This Means for GTA 6

Historically, Rockstar Games has prioritized console releases, with PC ports often arriving months or even years later. Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption 2 both launched on PlayStation and Xbox long before making their way to PC. However, Zelnick’s comments align with a strategy he has mentioned previously: meeting the consumer where they are.

“Rockstar has an approach to platforms which we’ve seen before, and they’ll make more announcements in due time,” Zelnick had said in a prior statement. “I do believe that the right strategy for our business is to be where the consumer is, and historically what this company has done is address consumers anywhere they are, on any platform that makes sense over time.”

While a PC version of GTA 6 remains unannounced, the CEO’s recognition of the platform's growing dominance suggests it is a question of when, not if.

A History of Optimization

For PC gamers, the wait is often justified by the quality of the final product. While the PC port of Grand Theft Auto IV was infamously plagued with technical issues, Rockstar has since redeemed its reputation with high-quality, optimized releases for GTA V and Red Dead Redemption 2. The company has continued to support these titles on PC with modern features, such as the addition of ray tracing to GTA V, signaling a commitment to the platform's capabilities.

Release Timeline Remains Uncertain

Speculation regarding the release window continues to swirl. Earlier predictions, such as those from Corsair’s CEO suggesting an early 2026 PC launch, appear to have been rendered obsolete by recent delays to the base game.

For now, PC players must wait for an official word from Rockstar. But with the head of Take-Two openly championing an "open" and PC-forward future, the outlook for a GTA 6 PC port is brighter than ever.

Following the recent leaked set footage from the upcoming The Legend of Zelda movie, Nintendo has unveiled the first official look at Link and Zelda via the X platform.

The movie has begun principal photography in New Zealand and is scheduled for a 7th May 2027 release date. Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, known for The Haunting of Bly Manor (2020) is set to play Link, while Bo Bragason (The Radleys, 2024) has been cast as Princess Zelda.

Recent leaked footage which we won't share here showed a glimpse of Bo Bragason (Zelda) in a forest location talking to another character which fans have speculated may be Impa alongside several horses and knights. Zelda is wearing a royal blue outfit reminiscent of her outfit in Breath of the Wild while Link can be seen wearing his traditional green tunic.

Miyamoto took to X/Twitter to share the official first look, saying:

Miyamoto via X said:

This is Miyamoto. We have commenced principal photography on the live-action adaptation of The Legend of Zelda amidst magnificent natural landscapes, alongside Bo Bragason as Zelda and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link. Filming is progressing smoothly, so we would be grateful if you could kindly bear with us. The theatrical release is scheduled for 7th May 2027. Please wait a little longer.

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Following the rumours, Xbox has officially announced its Partner Preview showcase.

The presentation will take place on Thursday 20th November at 10am PT/1pm ET/6pm GMT.

As expected, Xbox Partner Preview will focus on third-party games, meaning this will definitely be worth tuning into regardless of your preferred platform.

In the Xbox Wire post, three games are highlighted as part of the show — 007 First Light, Tides of Annihilation, and Reanimal will all be present.

The post also teases some "brand new reveals", and that Jennifer English, best known as Baldur's Gate 3's Shadowheart and Maelle in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, will narrate the show.

What are you hoping to see during the Xbox Partner Preview? Tell us in the comments section below.

Original Story: It feels a little odd to be talking about a potential Xbox Partner Showcase here on Push Square, but with the company releasing pretty much all its games on PS5 nowadays, it only seems right.

Anyway, yes, it sounds as though Microsoft is planning an Xbox presentation in the very near future.

That's according to known leaker NateTheHate who, responding to a user on X, says a Partner Showcase is being announced "very soon".

NateTheHate doesn't have a perfect track record, but has made accurate predictions and leaked legit information in the past, so there's some precedent here.

On top of that, an Xbox Partner Showcase for November was previously reported on at Windows Central, so this hasn't come from totally nowhere.

It'll likely be worth PlayStation users paying attention, as these presentations typically focus on games from third-party, multiplatform publishers. Saying that, though, any first-party games that Xbox does mention are likely bound for PS5 as well.

We'll keep our eyes peeled for the official announcement.

Yesterday's morning came alongside a couple of interesting reveals, with one huge reveal being the "Super Mario Galaxy Movie" trailer, and another huge reveal that came as a surprise to many, was a brand new video announcement from Valve unveiling a handful of new hardware that they have planned for release in early 2026.

This new announcement came with 3 new hardware reveals by Valve, with the Steam Controller, the Steam Frame and the Steam Machine joining Valve's lineup in the hardware space.

To start off, the new Steam Controller is based on what the Steam Deck's controller scheme is, featuring the following:

• Usual 4 face buttons (A,B,Y,X)

• Two analog L2/R2 triggers alongside the digital L1/R1 triggers

• Two analog sticks with L3/R3 buttons with next generation magnetic thumbsticks and capacitive touch sensors

• 4 additional buttons similar to those from the Steam Deck, with two functioning as Start/Select, and the other two being the Steam button, and the 3-dot Quick Access button for opening the SteamOS menu.

• Four grip buttons, similar to the L4/R4/L5/R5 from the Steam Deck.

• Two trackpads below the sticks similar to those found on the Steam Deck.

• Motion controls

• High definition rumble

• Grip-enabled gyro

• Rechargeable lithium ion battery with up to 35 hours of playtime

• Each Steam Controller will include a "Pluck", which is a wireless magnetic charger for the controller.

Second, we have the new next generation VR headset by Valve, the Steam Frame, which features the following:

• Stream VR and non-VR games

• Wireless 6Ghz adapter for plug-and-play streaming of games into the headset

• Foveated streaming, which focuses details on parts where the eyes are focusing

• Camera-based tracking

• Special Steam Frame controllers, which can be split up and include almost every feature from the Steam Controller, like the magnetic thumbsticks, motion sensors, and works with the user's normal Steam library

• High-fidelity audio with dual stereo speakers

• 2160x2160 optic lenses, one-per eye

• Steam Frame is basically a PC, with it also running SteamOS, so users can play without a host PC

• Expandable storage with microSD.

Lastly, and without a doubt the most attractive part of the presentation, was the reveal of the brand new Steam Machine, which will serve as a main gaming PC running Steam OS with much higher specs than the Steam Deck, with Valve claiming it's about 6 times more powerful than the Steam Deck. The Steam Machine features the following specifications:

• Runs SteamOS 3 with KDE Plasma, games marked as verified for Steam Deck will be automatically verified for Steam Machine as well. However, the Steam Machine will include an exclusive verification system to let players know if a game is fully compatible with the Machine or not.

• Up to 4k 60 fps gaming with FSR.

• Customizable LED strip

• Small-form factor, with the whole hardware fitting into a 6inch cube, that some labeling it the "GabeCube", with 2.6kg in weight.

• Several peripherals:

  • 1 Gigabit ethernet port

  • DisplayPort 1.4 HDMI 2.0

  • Two USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 ports in the front

  • Two USB-A 2.0 High speed ports in the back

  • One USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port in the back

  • One high-speed microSD card slot.

• 2x2 Wi-Fi 6E, plus Bluetooth 5.3 with a dedicated antenna.

• Available in two storage options, 512GB and 2TB, both being NVMe SSDs.

• Steam Machine's power supply is built right into the console.

• Full hardware specifications are as follows:

  • CPU: Semi-custom AMD Zen 4 6C / 12T, up to 4.8 GHz, 30W TDP

  • GPU: Semi-Custom AMD RDNA3 28CUs, 2.45GHz max sustained clock, 110W TDP

  • 16GB DDR5 RAM + 8GB GDDR6 VRAM

Without a doubt the most interesting part is Valve's entry into a main gaming console, or PC as some would like to see it, and most importantly, the operating system featured in the device will also be SteamOS, the same as the Steam Deck, giving users complete freedom over the device to install programs, emulators, or even bring their own PC/ROM/ISO library and play at their hearts content.

What new hardware from Valve are you most interested in? Let us know in the comments below!

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Rockstar Games is giving GTA Online players a chance to boost their in-game bank accounts with a new promotion, signaling that players will need all the cash they can get for the highly anticipated "Mansions" update set to release next month.

The new "Special Offer" is a 40% bonus on select high-value Shark Cards. This promotion is clearly aimed at helping players prepare for the new luxury properties, which are "expected to be extremely expensive."

The 40% bonus applies to the following Shark Cards, with the bonus GTA$ applied at no extra cost:

• Great White Shark Card: Get $2,100,000 instead of $1,500,000 (a $600,000 bonus)

• Whale Shark Card: Get $5,950,000 instead of $4,250,000 (a $1,700,000 bonus)

• Megalodon Shark Card: Get $14,000,000 instead of $10,000,000 (a $4,000,000 bonus)

How to Claim the 40% Bonus

To be eligible for the offer, players must first claim it.

1. Players must go to the official GTA Online page on the Rockstar Games website.

2. Find the section for the "Special Offer" and click the "CLAIM NOW" button.

3. This must be done by 11:59 p.m. ET on December 7, 2025.

After claiming the offer, the 40% bonus will be applied to the first qualifying Shark Card purchased on that account. The purchase can be made any time before 11:59 p.m. ET on January 7, 2026.

Other Ways to Save for Your Mansion

This Shark Card bonus isn't the only promotion Rockstar is running. The company is also offering several in-game methods to prepare for the new update:

• $3M Mansion Discount: Players can complete a new series of "New Listing Missions" from the contact "Raf" to earn a $1,000,000 cash bonus and a $2,000,000 discount on a future mansion purchase.

• Free Executive Office: As part of the current weekly update, all players can claim the Lombank West Executive Office completely free of charge.

These promotions suggest that the upcoming Mansions update, expected to launch in December, will introduce some of the most expensive properties the game has ever seen.

Even as gamers anticipate the newly announced re-release of the original Red Dead Redemption, reliable industry insiders are doubling down on claims that a next-gen version of Red Dead Redemption 2 is still on its way.

The speculation was renewed following Rockstar Games' surprise announcement of an upgraded Red Dead Redemption port for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, the rumored "Switch 2," and even mobile platforms. This led some fans to believe that previous rumors about an RDR2 update might have been mistaken.

However, two credible sources who previously reported on the project have reiterated their claims.

Gaming insider NateTheHate directly addressed the matter on Twitter. When a fan suggested he had confused the two games, he stated definitively, "This doesn't negate RDR2 happening."

Another insider, Reece “KIWITALKZ” Reilly, who had previously claimed to have spoken with multiple developers at Rockstar working on the RDR2 next-gen version, echoed this sentiment. While admitting he has no specific release date, Reilly asserted that the RDR1 re-release "does not mean there is not one coming for the sequel" and that it "will come at some point."

This move could be part of a larger strategy by Rockstar. Red Dead Redemption 2 has been a massive critical and commercial success, selling over 79 million copies worldwide. In contrast, the original RDR1 has sold 28 million copies. This significant gap suggests that a large portion of RDR2's audience may have never played the first game.

By re-releasing the original Red Dead Redemption on modern platforms, Rockstar can introduce the beginning of John Marston's story to a massive new audience. This could, in turn, build even greater anticipation for a visually and technically enhanced version of its prequel, RDR2, on the same consoles.

With the release of Grand Theft Auto 6 pushed back, Rockstar may have a clear window to launch a next-gen Red Dead Redemption 2, giving fans a major AAA release while they wait for the next installment in their flagship series. For now, fans remain hopeful that Arthur Morgan's story will soon get the full current-gen treatment it deserves.

The latest GTA Online weekly update is live, and it’s setting the stage for one of the most anticipated additions in the game's history: Mansions.

Running from November 13th through November 19th, this event week introduces the first in-game teasers for next month's major DLC update, along with a host of bonuses for executives and VIPs.

Mansions Are Finally Coming

Rockstar Games has officially begun teasing the next major DLC, which will focus on high-end luxury properties. Construction crews have appeared in the West and East Vinewood Hills, building what will soon be purchasable mansions sold by Prix Luxury Real Estate.

To prepare for the hefty price tags, Rockstar has added "New Listing Missions." Completing these missions by December 7th will earn you massive rewards to help you buy your dream home next month:

• GTA$2,000,000 off all Prix Luxury Real Estate listings.

• GTA$1,000,000 cash bonus.

• Rockstar Games Varsity Crew Neck Sweater.

Free Properties & VIP Rewards

To get players ready for the high life, the Lombank West Executive Office is completely free to claim this week.

Additionally, anyone who logs in before December 7th will receive a "VIP Program" care package within 72 hours, including:

• Übermacht Revolter (with Sessanta Nove Monogram livery).

• Santo Capra Apparel (Cap, Tee, Coin Pool Sliders, and Mini Dress).

Bonuses & Payouts

It’s a great week to be a CEO or VIP.

• 3x GTA$ & RP on VIP Work and Challenges.

• 3x GTA$ on Associate and Bodyguard Salaries.

• 2x GTA$ & RP on New Listings Missions (4x for GTA+ Members).

• 2x GTA$ & RP on Vehicle Cargo Sell Missions (Import/Export).

• 2x GTA$ & RP on Special Vehicle Work and Community Combat Series.

Discounts

• 50% Off: Executive Offices (plus Upgrades & Garages), Benefactor Schafter LWB/V12 (Standard & Armored), Enus Cognoscenti 55 (Standard & Armored), Gallivanter Baller LE (Armored), and Imponte Nightshade.

• 30% Off: Buckingham Vestra, Declasse Tampa, Dinka Marquis, Karin Hotring Everon, Lampadati Corsita, Maxwell Asbo, Pegassi Monroe, and Pfister Growler.

Featured Vehicles

• Podium Vehicle: Declasse Tahoma Coupe.

• Prize Ride: Annis RE-7B (Place Top 2 in LS Car Meet Series).

• Premium Test Ride (Current Gen): Benefactor Stirling GT.

• Simeon’s Showroom: BF Bifta, Coil Brawler, Dinka Jester, Pegassi Esskey, Vapid Riata.

• Luxury Autos: Übermacht Revolter & Sentinel GTS.

Salvage Yard Robberies

• The Duggan Robbery: Vysser Neo

• The Cargo Ship Robbery: Hijak Ruston

• The Podium Robbery: Karin Previon

Weekly Challenge

Complete three VIP Work Missions to earn the LS Smoking Jacket and a bonus GTA$100,000.

Twelve years after its initial launch, Rockstar Games is offering a free trial for Grand Theft Auto Online on current-gen consoles.

For a limited time, players on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S can jump into GTA Online without needing an active PlayStation Plus or Xbox Game Pass subscription. The free trial period was officially confirmed by Rockstar and is set to run from November 11th through November 17th.

The move was first spotted by community members who noticed the subscription requirement to play online had been disabled. A message from Rockstar Games Support, later corroborated by an official announcement, clarified the situation, stating, "At the moment, if you play on console, you will have access to GTA Online as a free trial... You will also have free access to the game on Story mode."

This trial period conveniently resolves a recent point of frustration for players. Last week, Rockstar added GTA Online to its GTA+ subscription service, allowing members to access the game without purchasing it. However, players quickly pointed out that a separate PS Plus or Game Pass subscription was still required to actually play, adding an extra paywall. For this week, GTA+ members can access the game without any other subscription needed.

The timing of the free trial is strategic, coming just a few weeks before the next major GTA Online update, which is rumored to feature mansions. This trial serves as a way to attract new and returning players ahead of the new content drop, potentially boosting game sales and engagement following the recent GTA 6 delay and a reported decrease in GTA Online revenue.

Just days after Rockstar Games announced the disappointing delay of Grand Theft Auto 6 into late 2026, there's a silver lining for PlayStation fans. According to a new, reliable report, Grand Theft Auto V and GTA Online are set to make their return to the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog this month.

This news comes from the well-known and highly accurate leaker "billbil-kun" of Dealabs, who has a near-perfect track record for revealing PS Plus lineups ahead of their official announcement.

Here’s what you need to know:

When is GTA V Coming to PS Plus?

• Availability Date: Grand Theft Auto V is reportedly scheduled to join the service on Tuesday, November 18, 2025.

• Official Announcement: Sony is expected to officially confirm this as part of its full Game Catalog reveal on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.

Which PS Plus Tiers Get GTA V?

This will NOT be part of the "Essential" monthly games. You will need a subscription to either PlayStation Plus Extra or PlayStation Plus Premium to download and play the game.

This will include the full Grand Theft Auto V story mode and access to Grand Theft Auto Online, available for both the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 versions of the game.

A Consolation for the GTA 6 Delay?

The timing of this move is impossible to ignore. It comes less than a week after Rockstar confirmed GTA 6 was being pushed back to November 19, 2026.

This isn't the first time GTA V has been on the service—it was previously available in December 2023 and again in November 2024—but its return now feels like a calculated move. With a full year to wait for the next installment, adding the 220-million-selling blockbuster back to the service is the perfect way for Sony and Rockstar to keep players engaged in the GTA universe.

If previous appearances are any indication, GTA V will likely remain in the PS Plus Game Catalog for around six months before being rotated out again. For anyone who hasn't yet upgraded to the PS5 version, or for new players who want to see what all the fuss is about, this is the perfect time to jump into Los Santos.

Rockstar Games announced today, November 6, that Grand Theft Auto 6 has been delayed again. The game will now launch on November 19, 2026.

This is a significant push from its previous release date of May 26, 2026, adding another six-month wait for the most anticipated game in history.

The news was confirmed by Rockstar in an official statement on their Newswire and social media, and by their parent company, Take-Two Interactive, during its Q2 earnings call.

Rockstar's Official Statement

In a post to the community, Rockstar Games explained the delay was purely for quality control.

"Hi everyone," the statement begins, "Grand Theft Auto VI will now release on Thursday, November 19, 2026."

"We are sorry for adding additional time to what we realize has been a long wait, but these extra months will allow us to finish the game with the level of polish you have come to expect and deserve. We want to thank you again for your patience and support. While the wait is a little longer, we are incredibly excited for players to experience the sprawling state of Leonida and a return to modern day Vice City."

A Timeline of Delays

This is now the second major delay for GTA 6. The original release window, announced in the first trailer, was a vague "Fall 2025."

1. Original Window: Fall 2025

2. First Delay: May 26, 2026

3. Second Delay (Current): November 19, 2026

The news had an immediate and predictable effect on the market, with Take-Two Interactive's stock price (TTWO) dropping sharply in after-hours trading.

What Does This Mean?

While another six-month delay is a tough pill to swallow for fans, the message from Rockstar is clear: they will not rush this game. The mantra of "seeking perfection" was echoed by Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick, who, despite the delay, noted that the new date is still within the same fiscal year.

This also marks the third major Rockstar title in a row to be delayed from its initial window, following a similar pattern with both Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption 2. Both of those games went on to be two of the most successful and critically acclaimed titles of all time.

For now, the wait continues. GTA 6 is still coming, but we'll have to hold on until the holiday season of 2026.