Grand Theft Auto VI Leaks, Ubisoft Cuts, Zelda Remake
Grand Theft Auto VI’s leak story escalated from purported development footage to threats to publish an alleged full playable build, while Ubisoft proposed closing RedLynx and cutting positions at Ubisoft Singapore . Nintendo also showed redesigned gameplay for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake ahead of its November 5 Nintendo Switch 2 release, as Epic Games’ AI-first development plans drew attention
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Grand Theft Auto VI Leak Threats Escalate as Rockstar Discusses Its Next Game
A group identifying itself as CyberLeek reportedly threatened to release an alleged full Grand Theft Auto VI build, including its story mode and end credits, after footage attributed to the group circulated online; reports differ on the conditions attached to the threat . Rockstar has separately revealed six radio stations and the ability to listen to radio and podcasts on foot through in-game headphones or earbuds
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A report places the PC release in the first quarter of 2027, but Rockstar has not officially announced that timing . Rockstar leaders say the engine, tools and team developed for GTA VI should help its next game arrive faster than the roughly eight-year development of GTA VI
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Ubisoft Restructuring Puts RedLynx, Singapore Jobs and Rainbow Six Mobile in Focus
Ubisoft proposes closing RedLynx, the Finnish studio behind the Trials series, potentially affecting up to 52 positions, while 70 positions are affected at Ubisoft Singapore; more than 120 jobs are in scope across the two studios . The restructuring also includes the planned shutdown of Rainbow Six Mobile on January 15, 2027, with the free-to-play game remaining available until then and a final season still planned
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Other studios also face changes: Gravity Well laid off more than 40 developers after losing its funding, while Funcom is restructuring around live operations for Conan Exiles and Dune: Awakening, with an undisclosed number of staff affected .
Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Shows Redesigned Switch 2 Gameplay
Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake launches for Nintendo Switch 2 on November 5, with previews detailing redesigned puzzles and miniboss encounters alongside updated controls and new dialogue . Its overview trailer shows the Hall of Fallen Foes, where players can view statues of defeated enemies, and confirms that Zelda amiibo can unlock in-game item bonuses
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Epic Games’ AI Plans Put Development Tools and New Projects in Focus
Epic Games has reportedly delayed its unannounced shooter featuring Marvel and Star Wars characters and directed developers to adopt an AI-first approach using generated code and art; no new release window has been reported . The company has also previewed a rebuilt Epic Games Launcher, which it says loads its library 30 times faster, describes as “vibe coded” with AI, and has brought to Linux
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Xbox is pursuing its own technology and franchise plans: Xbox Labs will test emerging technologies, while CEO Asha Sharma says the company needs to develop new franchises alongside established ones . A separate Xbox division, XP, will expand the company’s franchises through film, television, consumer products and live experiences, led by former Mojang president Kayleen Walters
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Cyberpunk 2077 Gets a Paramount Film as Game Franchises Expand
Paramount Pictures and CD Projekt Red are developing a live-action film set in the Cyberpunk 2077 universe, with no premiere date or story details announced . Konami is considering second and third waves of new Silent Hill games, while SEGA has announced year-two Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds content featuring crossovers with Final Fantasy VII, Hello Kitty and classic Sega properties
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Forza Horizon 6 and No Man’s Sky Set New Platform Dates
Playground Games plans to release Forza Horizon 6 on PlayStation 5 on January 26, 2027, following its May launch on PC and Xbox; the first Premium Expansion is scheduled for January 21 . Hello Games will bring No Man’s Sky to iPhone and iPad on October 28, with the mobile release including almost all content from the PC and console editions
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