All articles tagged with #release window
Embracer says Warhorse Studios’ next Kingdom Come game is targeted for fiscal year 2027/28 (April 2027–March 2028), but this is a planning window rather than a firm date, with potential delays; the third game hasn’t been formally announced and its title is unknown, and a roughly three-year gap after Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is plausible due to reuse of the current engine and assets.
CI Games and Hexworks have delayed Lords of the Fallen II from fall 2026 to Q1 2027 to refine with feedback; it will release on PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC via Steam/Epic Games Store.
Despite a flurry of reports about a PS6 delay, an AMD hardware leaker publicly dismisses the idea, aligning with analysts who suggest a 2028–2029 release but acknowledging a plausible late-2027 window if production contracts (like TSMC’s 3nm capacity for 2027) are met. The piece notes Sony’s strategic timing and potential for 4K/120 FPS with advanced ray tracing, while memory pricing and market conditions could still affect timing, leaving delay fears largely unfounded for now.
Dataminers spotted Steam Frame references in the Steam Client Beta as Valve confirms a summer release; the Welcome Tour screens preview the setup flow, including a 6GHz wireless pairing option and a standalone Snapdragon 8 Gen 3-powered frame, hinting at strong performance for Half-Life: Alyx on launch.
A WWE Triplemania promo briefly showing the Gears of War: E-Day logo has sparked speculation that the prequel could launch in September 2026, potentially timed after the Xbox Games Showcase 2026. While ads aren’t a guarantee, the placement points to a late-2026 window and a release ahead of GTA 6’s November launch, though an exact date remains unconfirmed.
Ubisoft says moving staff between projects is standard after Insider Gaming claimed about 50 Hexe developers were reassigned to an interproject team; rumors also allege Hexe will drop magical elements (like cat-based abilities) and target a 2027 release, amid broader leadership changes earlier in the year.
Playground Games has dismissed reports of a delay, confirming Fable (2026) will release in Autumn 2026 across Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC, despite ongoing chatter that GTA 6 could push it into 2027.
Insider Gaming reports that Microsoft’s upcoming Fable reboot is reportedly being delayed internally, but the company still targets a 2026 release for PC and Xbox Series. The delay is thought to be tied to GTA 6’s launch window, with the team allegedly hoping to ship in 2026; if GTA 6 slips or draws closer, Fable could move to December 2026 or even into 2027, though the claim remains unconfirmed and updates are expected as the story develops.
Remed y Entertainment’s CONTROL Resonant, a sequel to the 2019 hit, is planned for release in the second quarter of 2026 after end-2025 investor filings; the game, set in a paranatural Manhattan with Dylan Faden, represents a shift in revenue expectations as Annapurna’s sales share will flow through Remedy. Analysts forecast about 1.8 million copies sold in 2026 and 2.2 million in 2027, building on the original Control’s 5 million copies sold and 20 million players. Insider Gaming notes the release window move from H1 2027 to Q2 2026 and promises further updates as more details emerge, with Alan Wake’s universe still connected to the series.
Replaced, a highly anticipated cyberpunk action game announced in 2021, is finally set for release in Spring 2026, with a trailer showcasing progress and improvements, and will be available on Xbox Series X|S and PC, including day one on Xbox Game Pass.
EA DICE has officially announced Battlefield 6, with a reveal trailer premiering on July 24, 2025, and plans to release the game before April 2026, promising an intense warfare experience and competing with upcoming Call of Duty titles.
During the Xbox Developer Direct, new details about the upcoming grand strategy game Ara: History Untold were revealed, including a Fall 2024 release window. The game aims to challenge pre-conceived notions of the genre with features like a simultaneous turn system and a procedurally generated "living world." Developed by Oxide Games, the title will also feature a Prestige System to measure players' leadership skills and will continue to gather feedback through its Insider program post-release.
Insomniac Games has announced that the next game update for Spider-Man 2 is targeting an early 2024 release window. The update will include highly requested features such as New Game Plus and audio descriptions, as well as the ability to change the time of day and replay missions. Insomniac Games stated that they need more time for testing to ensure the quality meets their standards. Spider-Man 2 has been a popular game since its release, selling over five million copies in just 11 days. The announcement comes shortly after a reported hack on Insomniac Games, with Sony investigating the matter.
Vintage animation shooter game, Mouse, receives a new gameplay trailer showcasing its classic rubber hose animation style and cartoonishly violent gameplay. Developed by Fumi Games, the game follows a private-eye rodent as he cleans up a corrupt city using various weapons and abilities. The trailer reveals a 2025 release window for Mouse, which will be available on PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, and PC.
Remedy has confirmed that the first story expansion for Alan Wake 2, titled Night Springs, is set for release in late spring 2024, with the second expansion, The Lake House, coming at a later date. Night Springs will feature self-contained episodes of the in-game TV show, while The Lake House will take players to a mysterious facility on the shores of Cauldron Lake. Both expansions can be obtained through the game's Expansion Pass, available with the Deluxe Edition. Alan Wake 2 is scheduled for release on October 27, 2022, for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.