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Rumors from the VGC Podcast suggest Rockstar may move GTA VI’s PC launch up to counter looming console shortages, with factors like DRAM/data-center demand and rising PS5 Pro prices prompting a strategic early PC release to capture eager PC buyers.
Peter Molyneux’s Masters of Albion launches on PC April 22 in early access (about 12 months) with an Xbox version expected later; the game is pitched as a bold reimagining of the God Game genre featuring exploration, town-building, combat, and a 'God Hand' to shape Albion. Molyneux calls this the most significant moment of his 40-year career aside from his son’s birth and suggests it may be his last game; Albion Online is also launching on Xbox Series X|S this week for those seeking a different Albion experience.
Helldivers 2 has become Sony's biggest-ever PC launch, reaching almost 120k concurrent players on Steam, surpassing even God of War. This day-and-date release strategy for PC from PS Studios seems to be working well, with live service titles like Helldivers 2 launching on PC at the same time as PS5. Despite initial issues, feedback for the game has been positive, and it continues to climb the Steam most played charts.
Helldivers 2 has set a new concurrent player record for PlayStation Studios on Steam, surpassing titles like God of War and Horizon Zero Dawn. Despite a rocky start with server issues and crashes, the game's player satisfaction has improved, with around 68% of reviews now positive. The military sci-fi co-op game was released on Thursday after a delay from its initial 2023 schedule.
Helldivers 2 has seen a massive launch on both PS5 and PC, with its Steam numbers surpassing those of God of War and peaking at about 81k players overnight. This simultaneous PC release has raised questions about Sony's future PC launch strategies, as the success of Helldivers 2 may prompt the company to consider releasing all titles on PC at the same time as on PS5. This marks Sony's first step into the live service arena, with plans for future updates and hotfixes to further expand the game's success.
Activision has confirmed the release times for Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3's full game launch, with multiplayer and zombies becoming available on November 9 for PlayStation, Xbox, and PC platforms. The console launch will roll out regionally throughout November 9 and 10, while the PC launch has a fixed time. Modern Warfare 3 is the first Call of Duty game to release after Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, but it won't be available on Game Pass until 2024. Pre-loading is now available, and IGN has provided reviews of the multiplayer and single-player campaign.
Baldur's Gate 3 has become the top-selling pre-order on the PlayStation Network in the US, following its successful launch on PC. Industry analyst Beni-Sales predicts that the PS5 launch on September 6th may not reach the same sales numbers as the PC version, but fans are excited for the game's release on the console. The game, developed by Belgian studio Larian, offers a large, turn-based RPG experience in the style of Mass Effect and Dragon Age.