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Next God of War Confirmed, Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Switch 2 Size

Jul 26, 2026 · 2d ago

Sony has laid out its long-term roadmap for its flagship franchise, confirming that Kratos will return in a future installment that ties directly into next year's highly anticipated release. The industry also continues to grapple with the impending death of physical media as high-profile figures weigh in on Sony's hardware transition. From massive file sizes on Nintendo's latest platform to surprise indie milestones, today's news highlights a series of major industry shifts.

Sony Confirms Next God of War Starring Kratos Will Follow Laufey

'It's Setting Up for Something So Amazing': Sony Confirms New God of War Starring KratosThe next Kratos God of War game will follow and connect to Laufey, says Cory BarlogPush SquareEurogamer

During San Diego Comic-Con, Santa Monica Studio Head of Creative Cory Barlog confirmed that a new God of War game starring Kratos is currently in the early stages of development Push Square. The upcoming title will directly connect to and follow the events of God of War Laufey, which Sony has officially scheduled for release on February 16, 2027 EurogamerPush Square. While God of War Laufey is slated for current hardware, Barlog's newly announced project is expected to target the next-generation PlayStation 6 console Push Square.

Rockstar Co-Founder Dan Houser Joins PlayStation Physical Games Debate

'If People Want It, Companies Should Provide It': Rockstar Co-Founder Dan Houser Joins PS5 Disc Debate Rockstar co-founder says 'I don't know if I personally care' if games release on disc, adds 'I love physical media' Push SquarePC Gamer

Rockstar Games co-founder Dan Houser has weighed in on the future of physical media following Sony's confirmation that it will stop manufacturing physical PlayStation games in January 2028 Push Square. Speaking on the industry-wide shift to digital-only distribution, Houser stated that while he personally does not mind the transition, companies should continue to provide physical discs if players want them PC GamerIGN. The debate has intensified among PlayStation 5 players as the 2028 deadline approaches, signaling a major shift in how console games will be purchased and preserved Push Square.

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition File Size Revealed

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Estimated File Size RevealedNintendo Life

Nintendo has updated its eShop listings ahead of the launch of Xenoblade Chronicles 2 - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition next week, revealing a massive jump in file size for the upgraded RPG Nintendo Life. The new Nintendo Switch 2 version is estimated to take up 45.8 GB of storage space, a substantial increase from the 13.2 GB required for the original Nintendo Switch release Nintendo Life. Players can purchase the upgraded version as a standalone game or as an upgrade package when it arrives on the platform Nintendo Life.

Wuchang Fallen Feathers Hits Five Million Players Despite Studio Collapse

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers tops 5 million players despite dev team's collapseEurogamer

The dark fantasy action-RPG Wuchang: Fallen Feathers has officially surpassed five million players Eurogamer. This major milestone comes despite the collapse of the game's development team, leaving the future of the title uncertain even as its player base continues to grow Eurogamer.

Meccha Chameleon Suffers Malware Attack After Dominating PC Revenue

Fixes roll out after Meccha Chameleon servers infected with malware, Discord hacked Games industry analyst says Meccha Chameleon's June revenue on PC was second only to Fortnite PC GamerPC Gamer

Developers have rolled out security fixes for Meccha Chameleon after custom map servers were infected with malware and the game's official Discord server was hacked PC Gamer. The security breach follows a massive commercial surge for the title, with industry analysts reporting that Meccha Chameleon generated the second-highest PC revenue in June, trailing only Epic Games' Fortnite PC Gamer.