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God of War Laufey Revealed, Wolverine Dated, PlayerUnknown Layoffs

Jun 3, 2026 · 1mo ago

Sony's latest State of Play showcase dominated the news cycle today, bringing a massive pivot for the God of War franchise and a bloody new look at Insomniac's next superhero outing. Outside the PlayStation ecosystem, the indie scene saw a major triumph for Yacht Club Games, while Brendan Greene's post-PUBG venture faced a harsh reality check.

God of War Laufey and Marvel's Wolverine Lead PlayStation State of Play

'We Have Many More Stories to Tell with Kratos': Sony Confirms New Games with God of War's ProtagonistGod of War Laufey and Wolverine are snubbing PC, as rumoured, but I bet they come crawling back sometime after the launch of PS6Push SquareRock Paper Shotgun Santa Monica Studio is taking its flagship franchise in a new direction with God of War Laufey, a PlayStation 5 title focusing on Kratos' late wife Faye as she navigates an afterlife realm known as the Everywhen Push SquarePush Square. The game abandons the over-the-shoulder perspective of the recent Norse saga, returning instead to the faster, juggle-heavy combat style of the original Greek trilogy Rock Paper ShotgunEurogamer. Franchise veteran Cory Barlog has transitioned to Head of Creative to guide the series' long-term vision, leaving Ariel Lawrence to direct the new entry Push Square.

Over at Insomniac Games, the studio showcased an unapologetically violent, gore-heavy look at Marvel's Wolverine, confirming players can toggle the blood off in the settings if desired The VergeVGCPush Square. The superhero action game will not feature the X-Men, though it does include a fleeting Spider-Man easter egg for eagle-eyed fans Eurogamer. PlayStation collectors were left disappointed, however, by the confirmation that Wolverine will not receive a physical Collector's Edition when it launches Push SquareIGN.

Control Resonant and Silent Hill Townfall Join Crowded September Release Window

GTA 6 Has Turned September Into a Video Game Battle RoyalePS5 Early Access Pre-Orders Truly Are Getting Out of HandIGNPush Square The video game industry is aggressively packing its biggest releases into September 2026, a scheduling pile-up seemingly driven by publishers trying to avoid the looming holiday launch of Grand Theft Auto VI IGNEurogamer. Remedy Entertainment announced a September 24 release date for Control Resonant, though Xbox and PC players are frustrated that the Digital Deluxe Edition's 48-hour early access period is entirely exclusive to the PlayStation 5 Push SquarePure XboxGamingOnLinux. Konami's Silent Hill: Townfall will launch on the exact same day, bringing the franchise's claustrophobic psychological horror into a first-person perspective Rock Paper ShotgunAutomaton West.

The packed month leaves very little breathing room for major titles across all platforms. The gauntlet kicks off with Marvel's Wolverine on September 15, followed by the Nintendo Switch 2 version of LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight on September 18 EurogamerEurogamer. Funcom's survival MMO Dune: Awakening then arrives on Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation 5 on September 22, notably launching without crossplay support Pure XboxEurogamer.

PlayerUnknown Productions Shuts Down Prologue Amid Studio Layoffs

PlayerUnknown's survival game is shutting down 6 months after launch: 'I have reached the limits of how far I can continue to fund this journey' Playerunknown Productions Laying Off Employees, Cancelling Prologue: Go WaybackPC GamerTechRaptor Brendan "PlayerUnknown" Greene is restructuring his independent studio and halting development on its survival game, Prologue, just six months after its early access launch PC GamerGame Developer. The developer is laying off staff and looking into offering refunds to players who purchased the title, which will now be made permanently free TechRaptorVGC. Greene admitted that he has reached the financial limits of funding the project in its current form, forcing the company to operate with a significantly smaller team going forward GamesIndustry.bizGame Developer.

Mina the Hollower Sells 300,000 Copies in Make-or-Break Launch

Critically Acclaimed Mina the Hollower Has Sold Over 300,000 CopiesMina the Hollower sells 300,000 copies in three daysThis Week in Video GamesGame Developer Yacht Club Games has secured its short-term future after its retro-style action game Mina the Hollower sold 300,000 copies in its first three days on the market This Week in Video GamesNintendo Life. The studio previously stated that the title's commercial performance would make or break the company following a lengthy and expensive development cycle Game DeveloperEurogamer. The strong launch across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch platforms has successfully protected the independent developer from having to make internal cuts This Week in Video GamesNintendo Life.

Legendary Warhammer 40,000 Artist John Blanche Passes Away

Legendary Warhammer artist John Blanche has died John Blanche, the Legendary Illustrator Who Defined the Look of Warhammer 40,000, Has DiedPC GamerIGN John Blanche, the iconic illustrator who defined the grimdark visual identity of the Warhammer 40,000 universe, has died PC GamerIGN. His stark, brutal artwork established the foundational aesthetic for the massive tabletop and video game franchise over his decades-long career PC GamerIGN.