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Gears of War: E-Day Launches, PS5 Gets QSSR, Nerial Shuts Down

Oct 2, 2026

Gears of War: E-Day enters early access as Sony announces AI upscaling for the standard PlayStation 5. Devolver Digital studio Nerial is also shutting down after 13 years Xbox WirePlayStation BlogGematsu.

Gears of War: E-Day Launches as Developers Reportedly Fear Layoffs

Gears of War: E-Day is Available in Early Access Today, Watch the Launch Gameplay TrailerGears of War E-Day campaign review: An absolute blast, even if it focuses on commotion over emotionXbox WireVGC

The Coalition’s Gears of War: E-Day is available in early access on Xbox Series X|S and PC for Premium Edition owners and Game Pass subscribers with the Premium Upgrade. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass availability begins October 6 Xbox WirePure XboxDigital FoundryPure Xbox.

Reviews praise the action and return to the series’ cover-shooter roots, while takes on the prequel’s story vary; one review describes the campaign as “buried in the past” VGCEurogamerTechRaptorIGN+1.

The launch arrives amid reports that developers fear layoffs after months of crunch and worry cuts could come before bonuses are paid. The studio’s story director was reportedly laid off the previous week IGNVGCEurogamer.

Sony Brings QSSR AI Upscaling to the Standard PS5

Sony brings AI graphics upscaling to the regular PS5AI upscaling is coming to PS5The VergePlayStation Blog

Sony’s Quick Spectral Super Resolution (QSSR) brings machine-learning image upscaling to the standard PlayStation 5, extending technology previously available on PlayStation 5 Pro The VergeIGNPlayStation Blog. QSSR is part of Sony’s graphics work with AMD through Project Amethyst The VergePlayStation Blog.

Marvel’s Wolverine and Ghost of Yōtei are among the first games with QSSR support. Wolverine’s version 1.002 update enables the feature by default Digital FoundryDigital FoundryPush Square.

Devolver Studio Nerial Shuts Down After 13 Years

Devolver Studio Nerial, Developer of Reigns, Shuts DownDevolver Digital Is a Private Company AgainThis Week in Video GamesThis Week in Video Games

Nerial, the Devolver Digital studio behind Reigns, Card Shark and The Crush House, is shutting down after 13 years, with its team seeking new opportunities This Week in Video GamesRock Paper ShotgunGematsu. Separately, Devolver Digital has returned to private ownership after 90% of shareholders backed the move, delisting the company from the London Stock Exchange This Week in Video Games.

Kena: Scars of Kosmora Moves to 2027

Kena: Scars of Kosmora delayed to 2027Kena: Scars of Kosmora launches 2027, Ember Lab shares story overviewGematsuPlayStation Blog

Sony Interactive Entertainment and Ember Lab now plan to release Kena: Scars of Kosmora on PS5 and PC in 2027. Ember Lab says the sequel needs more time for polish GematsuPush SquarePlayStation Blog.

Ubisoft Gives Massive Entertainment Control of More Franchises

The Division developers Massive are now "the global brand" in charge of Splinter Cell and Ghost Recon, alongside a new Ubisoft dieselpunk MOBAThe Division studio Massive expands to take control of Splinter Cell and Ghost Recon, and a new IP, in Ubisoft's most recent reorganisationRock Paper ShotgunEurogamer

Ubisoft has expanded Massive Entertainment’s role, putting the studio in charge of Splinter Cell and Ghost Recon alongside The Division Rock Paper ShotgunEurogamer. Its wider remit also includes March of Giants, a new dieselpunk MOBA Rock Paper ShotgunEurogamer.