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The Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, while boosting visuals to 4K/60fps, is marred by audio balance problems (overly loud footsteps and quiet battle music) and a New Game+ bug that can wipe the third driver accessory slot, possibly linked to amiibo rewards; a patch is unclear, so players may want to avoid NG+ for now or use a second profile.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced sold over 3 million copies in its first week (2 million on day one), with Ubisoft confirming a New Game+ mode is in development but offering no release window. The remake earned strong Steam reception and Very Positive reviews after patches, despite criticism over day-one DLC and recent Ubisoft Barcelona layoffs, marking a solid but complicated success for Ubisoft's post-Shadows strategy under Vantage Studios.
Ubisoft announced that Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has sold 3 million copies, a week after hitting 2 million, with Steam seeing ~45,000–60,000 peak concurrent players and the remake staying a top seller. Ubisoft also confirmed a New Game+ mode is in the works, though details and timing are not yet disclosed. While it leads among AC remakes for peak players, total sales still lag some major titles.
Square Enix releases patch 1.5.1 for Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, primarily restoring buried items to be discoverable in New Game+ saves started after the update, with minor Traditional Chinese text tweaks and other fixes; it follows a larger previous update that added New Game+ and Zodiac Compatibility.
Square Enix released the 1.5.0 “Enhanced” update for Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles, adding New Game+ with data carryover, a Zodiac Compatibility feature, and a suite of UI/quality‑of‑life improvements (status screen zodiac checks, removal of equipment option, clearer job unlocks, and camera settings retained in battles). New settings include Maintain Auto‑proceed, Ability Incantations Guaranteed, and Ability Cursor Memory. The update also expands language support (Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean) and improves stability. Available now on PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, PS4, Switch, and PC via Steam.
A&R Atelier has announced Ecco the Dolphin: Complete, a collection that bundles every version of the first two Ecco games (from 8-bit to 16-bit) along with a modern, built-for-the-era new title. The package will feature built-in speedrunning, online leaderboards, achievements, and customizable courses. Platforms and a release date are not disclosed yet, and some titles like Ecco Jr. and Defender of the Future are not included; a Switch 1/2 release remains possible.
A&R Atelier unveils Ecco the Dolphin: Complete, a definitive remaster package that includes all Ecco the Dolphin and Ecco: The Tides of Time versions plus a brand-new contemporary game, built by the original development team; it adds speedrunning features, achievements, leaderboards, and customizable cross‑title courses, with early access via eccothedolphin.com for Earth Day.
CyberConnect2 will announce a completely new game title to commemorate its 30th anniversary on February 16 at 20:09 JST, described as a culmination of the studio's technology, strength, and courage.
Nintendo Life reports that The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy is now marketed as two games in one: the initial 100-day experience titled 'The Hundred Line' followed by a branching sequel accessed via New Game+ (with the title menu already showing 'The Hundred Line 2'). A new trailer and art frame the two narratives, and an official soundtrack releases across streaming platforms in January 2026 with a physical release in April; a Japan-only special edition will also include new artwork.
A&R Atelier, a team including developers who worked on the original Ecco games, has launched a new website and Discord and says several new Ecco the Dolphin titles are in development for unspecified consoles, including remasters of Ecco the Dolphin and Ecco: The Tides of Time along with a third new game.
Fans are excited by a recent social media post from Beenox, hinting at a possible new Crash Bandicoot project, potentially a new game or animation, but nothing has been officially confirmed yet.
PlayStation fans were teased about a new project from Santa Monica Studio by Cory Barlog on Facebook, but the account was later revealed to be fake. The studio is reportedly working on a new IP, possibly a spin-off or a different type of game, with an announcement expected later this year. However, the authenticity of the teaser is uncertain, and Sony has not confirmed any details.
The Assassin's Creed Shadows update 1.0.7 for Xbox, released on July 29, 2025, is a major 19 GB patch introducing New Game+ mode, level cap increase to 80, new achievements, and various gameplay and visual improvements, enhancing the overall player experience.
Massive Entertainment is releasing a free December update for Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora on PS5, adding a third-person mode and New Game+ to celebrate the game's second anniversary, alongside the release of Avatar: Fire and Ash, with improvements to animations, controls, and gameplay experience.
Ubisoft's Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora will receive a free update on December 5th, adding a third-person mode and New Game+ mode, just before the release of the new Avatar film, enhancing gameplay and replayability.