Grand Theft Auto VI Trailer, Ubisoft Cuts, Activision Strike Vote
Grand Theft Auto VI’s release campaign moved from threats to leak an alleged full build to Rockstar’s launch trailer, while Ubisoft advanced its plans to close RedLynx and cut positions at Ubisoft Singapore +1. Nearly 600 Activision quality-assurance workers also authorized strike action ahead of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, as Swedish developer Liquid Swords filed for bankruptcy
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Grand Theft Auto VI Launch Trailer Sets Up November Release
A group behind recent Grand Theft Auto VI leaks threatened to publish an alleged full build, including the story mode and end credits; additional footage attributed to leaker Cyberleek circulated, but its authenticity was disputed .
Rockstar later released a 90-second launch trailer showing Jason and Lucia in footage captured on PlayStation 5, including a police chase and heists . The game is scheduled for November 19, 2026, and game-inspired cars have appeared on Miami streets as part of its marketing campaign
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A separate report places the PC release in the first quarter of 2027, a few months after the reported console launch, but Rockstar has not officially announced PC timing +1.
Ubisoft Moves Ahead With RedLynx Closure and Studio Cuts
Ubisoft’s plan to close Finnish studio RedLynx, the developer behind the Trials series, advanced from a proposal to a stated closure, while cuts at Ubisoft Singapore bring the expected total impact across the two studios to more than 120 jobs . The changes are part of the company’s wider restructuring
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Separately, Ubisoft proposed voluntary departures at its Düsseldorf, Berlin and Mainz studios that could reduce its German workforce by about 100 employees .
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Launches After QA Strike Vote
Nearly 600 unionized Activision quality-assurance workers authorized a strike after more than two years of contract negotiations, ahead of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4’s October 23 launch . Campaign early access began for digital preorders, and campaign reviews appeared before the full release
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The Nintendo Switch 2 version includes two graphics upscaling options, including Nvidia DLSS .
Liquid Swords Files for Bankruptcy After Samson Launch
Swedish developer Liquid Swords filed for bankruptcy about six months after releasing Samson, which faced criticism over technical problems and received patches intended to address them . Reports also cited months of unpaid wages to developers
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Epic Games Delays Marvel and Star Wars Shooter Amid AI Push
Epic Games reportedly delayed its unannounced shooter featuring Marvel and Star Wars characters and directed developers toward an AI-first production approach, including generated code and art . The game had been scheduled for March, but no new release window has been reported
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Elsewhere, Sega and Creative Assembly temporarily pulled Total War: Shogun 2 - Complete Edition amid accusations of AI use, with no return date announced . Xbox has formed Xbox Labs to explore emerging technologies, including ways to make games available in more places
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Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Reveals Switch 2 Changes
Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake is set to launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on November 5, with a new overview trailer showing additional gameplay and features . Preview coverage describes redesigned puzzles and miniboss encounters alongside updated controls and added context for combat and navigation
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No Man’s Sky Launches on iPhone and iPad on October 28
Hello Games is bringing No Man’s Sky to iPhone and iPad on October 28, with the release including a decade of updates and almost all the content from the console and PC editions . The version supports touch controls, gamepads, and mouse and keyboard
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Jagex Cancels RuneScape Reignited After Player Feedback
Jagex canceled RuneScape Reignited less than two weeks after revealing the proposed fresh-start mode, following extensive player feedback . Concerns included the mode’s separate economy and the possibility that it could divide RuneScape’s existing player base
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