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Silver Pines, a 2D survival horror Metroidvania by Wych Elm, launched on October 8, 2026, to high critical acclaim. The game follows private investigator Red Walker in a decaying town, blending noir mystery with resource management. While praised for its atmospheric rotoscoped visuals and narrative, some reviewers criticize its puzzle design and backtracking mechanics.
Silver Pines, a 2D Metroidvania survival horror title developed by Wych Elm Games and published by Team17, launched on October 8, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and PC. The game has received near-perfect critical scores, including a 91/100 on Metacritic and 87/100 on OpenCritic, positioning it as a strong contender for Game of the Year. Critics praise its atmospheric blend of noir mystery and horror, while players can expect a challenging experience involving resource management and intricate puzzle-solving.
Wardogs, a military shooter by Bulkhead, launched in early access on September 10, 2026, and sold over 1 million copies within 24 hours. The game peaked at 428,000 concurrent players on Steam, though launch servers crashed due to high demand. Bulkhead has since deployed patches to improve server stability and community server features, while outlining a flexible seasonal roadmap that includes new weapons, vehicles, and accessibility updates.
Game development company Team17 has announced a company restructure that is expected to result in multiple job losses, with the QA team likely to be heavily affected. The company has also confirmed the departure of CEO Michael Pattison in an 'amicable' split. The consultation period for the job losses will last until November, with up to 50 roles at risk. This comes after Team17 faced criticism for its NFT project and a damning report on its working environment and business practices.
UK game developer Team17 is set to undergo significant layoffs, with around 50 roles at risk in its quality assurance department. The CEO, Michael Pattison, is also expected to leave the company. Team17 confirmed the layoffs but stated that its Astragon and Storytoys businesses are unaffected. The company has faced concerns about pay, working conditions, and management failures. Team17's shares have fallen steadily throughout 2023, and last month, the company reported "strong" revenue growth for the first half of the year. This news adds to the ongoing challenges faced by the UK video game industry, with other companies like Creative Assembly and Mediatonic also experiencing layoffs.
British game developer and publisher Team 17 is facing a wave of layoffs, including the departure of its CEO, Michael Pattison. The company had previously undergone redundancies earlier this year. The marketing department is reportedly shrinking by 20-30%, and a period of consultation will take place before any jobs are cut. Team 17's development arm may also be affected.
Publisher Team17 and developer Black Salt Games have announced the post-launch updates and downloadable content roadmap for DREDGE, including free updates such as map markers, photo mode, and boat customizations, as well as a paid DLC featuring the mysterious Ironhaven Corporation. The first free update is set to release in Q2 2023.