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Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 has launched its second Anniversary Update, marking the start of Year 3 support. The update introduces a new Chaos Siege Mode, the Crucible challenge system, and the long-requested One-Handed Thunder Hammer. Paid cosmetic packs for the Space Wolves and Exorcists are also available, while a full roadmap for 2027 was revealed.
Australian anti-porn activists pressured payment processors to drop adult games from Steam and Itch.io, triggering a chilling effect as some titles were banned and others survived; Valve briefly blocked a game for nudity but reversed after public lobbying. Hellraiser: Revival will launch on Steam on Oct 8, and its makers say the crackdown hasn’t changed their approach—being tied to Clive Barker’s Hellraiser helps them weather restrictions, though regional classification hurdles remain in places like Germany and Japan. The team emphasizes they won’t compromise the game’s explicit content to preserve its horror flavor.
Saber Interactive updated the Steam page for Rideshare Stimulator to say that AI is used only for voice generation, localization, and AI-generated music in non-core content, while the main story and dialogue are written by humans, following a public feud between CEO Matt Karch and former writer Stella Sacco over alleged AI replacement. Sacco received death threats amid the dispute; Karch privately apologized and publicly clashed with Portal writer Chet Faliszek, underscoring ongoing tensions about AI’s role in game development.
Saber Interactive added an AI disclaimer to the Steam page for Rideshare Simulator after controversy over replacing a writer with AI. The page now states that the main campaign is written by humans, while AI is used for voice generation, localisation, and AI-generated Free Ride missions and music. CEO Matt Karch had previously commented about replacing the writer with AI and faced backlash, later apologizing for remarks about Stella Sacco, who publicly accepted the apology. The episode underscores ongoing debates about AI’s role in game development.
Following a public dispute over AI use with writer Stella Sacco, Saber Interactive updated the Steam page for Rideshare Stimulator to include a detailed AI disclaimer, clarifying that the main campaign is written by humans while AI tools are used only in an optional mode for voices and localisation; the company’s CEO defended AI usage and apologized to Sacco, who accepted the apology.
Saber Interactive CEO Matthew Karch apologized to writer Stella Sacco for publicly saying he would have been happy to replace her with AI; Sacco accepted the apology but reiterated concerns about AI in games and the impact on workers, while Karch reflected on leadership and the ongoing shift toward AI tools in the industry.
Saber Interactive CEO Matt Karch privately apologized to Stella Sacco, the former lead writer who alleged she was replaced by ChatGPT for Rideshare Simulator. The controversy followed a series of reactions and the game’s Steam AI disclaimer; Sacco said she accepted the apology and will take time to process what it means for her and Saber.
After a public dispute over AI, Saber Interactive updated Rideshare Stimulator’s Steam page to disclose use of generative AI for voice generation and localization, plus AI-generated passenger missions and localized dialogue in the Free Ride mode. The main Campaign remains human-written, and the game includes a mix of human-made and AI-generated music. The disclosure confirms broader AI adoption while Saber claims staff weren’t replaced.
A public spat erupted after Saber Interactive CEO Matthew Karch said he would have been happy to replace a writer with AI, prompting Stella Sacco, a fired writer on Rideshare Stimulator, to publicly allege AI usage and that she was replaced by ChatGPT; Saber denied replacing writers with AI but said AI is used for some experimental features, intensifying debate about AI in game development.
Saber Interactive CEO Matt Karch publicly denies the claim that lead writer Stella Sacco was replaced by AI on Rideshare Simulator, saying Sacco breached a confidentiality agreement and was replaced by a more talented hire who was later terminated for various reasons; he also indicates AI will be used for parts of the game and that the Steam page will be updated. Sacco counters the claims, maintaining she was replaced by AI. The dispute underscores ongoing tensions over AI use in game development.
Saber Interactive is under fire after CEO Matthew Karch publicly acknowledges AI is used in the game Rideshare Stimulator and says he would have replaced a writer with AI in retrospect, even as the company denies hiring replacements; former Saber writer Stella Sacco had accused the publisher of pushing AI involvement, prompting ongoing scrutiny over disclosure and transparency in gaming AI usage.
A former Saber Interactive writer, Stella Sacco, alleges she was replaced by AI (ChatGPT) on Rideshare Stimulator. Saber denies replacing writers and says AI is used only to augment gameplay, with staff having grown since 2023. CEO Matt Karch later issued a controversial post that admitted some AI use and insulted Sacco, fueling a broader debate about AI disclosures and the role of AI in game development.
Sabre Interactive’s first trailer for Rideshare Stimulator includes a Texas license plate gag that appears to mock Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford and a Borderlands 4 dig, which Saber’s Matt Karch says is payback for Pitchford’s shots at Embracer. The Borderlands 4 reference ties to Embracer’s past, and Gearbox declined to comment.
During a Nintendo Direct, Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive announced SnowRunner is now available on Nintendo Switch 2, featuring upscaled 1440p TV mode, working mirrors, and other improvements; existing digital owners receive a free upgrade. The open-world off-road sim includes 50+ maps and over 100 trucks, supports solo or up to four-player co-op, and will gain crossplay with all current platforms (Steam, Epic, PS5/PS4, Xbox) in a few weeks with Season 18.
HITMAN Classic Trilogy Remastered brings updated visuals, improved performance, and a new Photo Mode to Hitman: Codename 47, Silent Assassin, and Contracts on Xbox Series X|S in 2027, with an option to toggle between the original and enhanced graphics, preserving the trilogy’s stealth-focused gameplay in a single definitive collection.