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Ubisoft Barcelona reportedly cut 51 staff after completing work on Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, despite strong launch interest. Insiders claim project assignments were decided well ahead of completion, the Barcelona team was disbanded soon after, and a canceled launch event reflected broader concerns about workplace culture and workers’ rights.
A Bloomberg Live Q&A via Jason Schreier suggests The Elder Scrolls 6 is at least 2–3 years away, potentially arriving around 2029–2031, which would mark roughly a 20-year gap since Skyrim released in 2011. This long development horizon aligns with prior statements from Bethesda about TES6 being a “long way off,” eight years after the initial 2018 teaser.
Insider Gaming reports that Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and Black Ops 2 are getting PS4/PS5 ports with all four DLC packs for each title. It’s not yet clear whether the DLC is included with the base purchase or must be bought separately, though trophy leaks confirm the DLCs exist. Activision says these are ports, not remasters, and a release appears imminent, but pricing and inclusion details are still unconfirmed.
An Insider Gaming report claims Naughty Dog considered an Uncharted remake (Drake's Fortune) as far back as 2018–2019, even testing a cutscene, but the studio reportedly chose The Last of Us Remake instead, leaving the fate of an Uncharted remake unclear.
A 30-minute, lower-quality clip of Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced leaked on bilibili ahead of its official release, offering a preview of the enhanced remake with updated visuals and new content. Insider Gaming notes patch notes for day one, and reports the remaster includes roughly six extra hours of content beyond the original, with a July 9, 2025 launch window for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Xbox is adding a new emblem on Series X/S dashboards to clearly label games that are exclusive to the platform, starting with titles like Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution, as part of a broader push to reestablish its exclusive-game identity. Xbox officials denied rumors of reversing the exclusivity strategy and reiterated that signature exclusives are expected each year, following coverage of the Xbox Games Showcase.
Summer Game Fest 2026, set for June 5, features six confirmed appearances (Star Wars Zero Company, Guild Wars, Fortnite, Blood Message, Among Us, CLUTCH) with a substantial slate of rumored reveals (Final Fantasy 7 Part 3, Alien Isolation 2, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra, Injustice 3, Metro 2039, Halo: Campaign Evolved, Hogwarts Legacy 2) and potential world premieres (notably Highguard 2) among other possible announcements, highlighting a busy show with big-brand presence from multiple publishers.
Xbox reminded players that disliking a game doesn’t automatically make it bad, a stance that arrives as Mixtape on Game Pass sparks debate over its unconventional design. While some outlets gave it top marks (including Insider Gaming's 10/10), others criticize its structure and accessibility, illustrating gaming’s subjectivity. The piece also notes that personal favorites can divide opinion and invites readers to share titles they love that others hate.
A Playtest report around April 30, 2026 claims Ubisoft’s multiplayer Assassin’s Creed Invictus—led by For Honor developers and pitched as a Fall Guys-style knockout experience—has turned out “really f***ing awful.” Sources say the project, in development for years and currently hit by several delays, could be delayed or cancelled despite an end-of-year release target. Insider Gaming corroborates the claim of a rough state, noting the game has potential but is not meeting expectations; Invictus is among Ubisoft’s broader slate that includes other projects like Emerald and Hexe.
Insider Gaming reports that Ubisoft is considering remaking the original Assassin’s Creed (AC1) as the next title in its remake drive; there’s no official confirmation yet. The move follows Guillemot’s 2024 hint that several remakes are in the works. If true, AC1 would modernize the classic Altair-era game while reportedly excluding DLC and multiplayer.
An Insider Gaming report says Valve is close to finalizing Steam Machine pricing, potentially ending the release-date uncertainty caused by memory shortages; the piece notes a leaked Steam Controller MSRP and signals an imminent hardware announcement, with internal debates over pricing amid DDR5 RAM/storage costs and 8GB VRAM considerations for a premium 4K/60fps living-room PC launch in 2026.
Insider Gaming reports Ubisoft is developing at least one more Assassin's Creed remake besides the Black Flag Resynced project; the specific title isn’t disclosed and nothing is confirmed, and the plan could depend on Black Flag Resynced’s performance. This aligns with prior leaks of multiple AC remakes planned over six years. The Black Flag Resynced reveal is scheduled for April 23, 2026, while Ubisoft has been updating other AC games to 60 FPS on PS5, fueling fan speculation about which titles could be next.
Insider Gaming reports that Matt Ryan is returning to voice Edward Kenway in Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, with the remake featuring new dialogue and mocap while reportedly excluding DLC and multiplayer, per leaked Ubisoft presentations.
A leaked Ubisoft presentation reportedly describes Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced as a solo, character-driven remake that will not pursue RPG elements, with a July 9, 2026 release date; Ubisoft has not commented, and the rumor aligns with Ubisoft’s recent move to trim RPG features in the series.
A listing for Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced appeared on Ubisoft's launcher, featuring Edward Kenway in a new outfit and promoting a Day 1 remake via Ubisoft+ Premium; the listing was removed, fueling speculation that a remake is in development, though no official reveal date has been announced. Rating leaks suggest new content, and Ubisoft's restructuring has raised questions, but insiders say the project remains active.