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Hitman: Absolution will be ported to Nintendo Switch 2 by Feral Interactive, with a release date of October 22. Existing Switch owners can upgrade for free during a limited period; after this period ends, the upgrade will cost $5. The exact start and end dates for the free upgrade window have not been specified.

'Stuntman: Hollywood' unveiled a gameplay trailer lasting under one minute during the Galaxy’s Autumn showcase on October 15. The footage featured a 'Knight Rider'-themed scene, showcasing players performing stunts while driving K.I.T.T.

Bungie has announced its follow-up adjustment plans for Lost Starship: Marathon, preparing to introduce permanent PvE gameplay and experimental Team Deathmatch to offer players more choices. The game currently revolves around high-pressure extraction, and the lack of variety in its gameplay loop is a key reason why these adjustments have drawn attention.

Recently, ekki studio released a new trailer and screenshots for the single-player story-driven action game 'SPINE - This is Gun Fu', showcasing the character appearance customization system. The video reveals four new outfits for the female protagonist: the 'Demon in the Shell' red and white mask ensemble, the 'Extreme Violence' red leather jacket, the 'Deadly Glamour' red evening gown, and the 'Hard Beak' parrot suit. After donning the parrot outfit, the protagonist can even scale buildings and leap between them. The official statement notes that these four skins are just a small fraction of all appearances available in the full version of the game.

Former Valve writer Chet Faliszek questions the announcement of the Epic Games Store launcher redesign, arguing that while the new version emphasizes speed and interface changes, it fails to clarify how community features will evolve. Epic Games states that the new launcher loads faster and is more responsive than the current version, with an updated look, but the initial release will have fewer features.

US Representative Ritchie Torres plans to introduce a federal bill to protect consumers' rights to use digital games after purchase. Under his proposal, games with online features must retain a functional offline mode after their servers are permanently shut down. This bill has not yet officially entered the congressional process.

Following the launch of pre-orders for GTA 6, traffic to the game's product page on the G2A platform increased to 65 times its previous level. Katarzyna Jakubiec, Head of Sales Partnerships and New Business at G2A, stated that PlayStation gift card purchases on the platform hit record highs during the pre-sale period and have continued to grow steadily since.

Alec Dawson, Associate Game Director of Overwatch, stated that the team has no replicable secret to long-term operations; they need to reduce concerns about experimentation and consistently make good decisions in daily development. Game Director Aaron Keller believes that players want to see new content and changes, but these changes should occur within the competitive framework.

The unofficial native PC port of 'The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom', created by mod author NotRexed, is now runnable. The project is built using recompilation methods and currently showcases progress, with no public download available for a completed version yet.

CDPR has released hotfix 5.01b for The Witcher 3: Remastered, addressing blurriness issues on the Xbox Series X|S version. The patch changes the upscaling solution from TAAU to FSR, with the developer stating this aims to improve image quality and performance.

Six games are coming to the Switch 2 on October 16. Three of the Resident Evil titles will run natively on the console without relying on cloud streaming. This lineup mainly consists of ports of older games, with Dark Dreams being the only new title.

Since its release on September 24, "Control: Resonance" has sold 1 million copies. Based on the time taken to reach this milestone after launch, it has surpassed "Alan Wake 2" and is considered Remedy Entertainment's fastest-selling game to date.

The release trailer for GTA 6 showcases its landscapes, characters, and game world, serving as a starting point for a retrospective on Rockstar Games' past trailers. The game is set to launch on November 19; this review examines how Rockstar has gradually shifted its trailer focus from open-world activities to characters and storytelling.

Recently, early gameplay footage of 'Assassin's Creed: Jade' has been leaked. This Qin Dynasty-themed title was co-developed by Ubisoft and Tencent's TiMi Studio Group but has now been cancelled. The leaked materials come from the portfolio of a developer involved in the project, primarily showcasing a prototype created in February 2025, with both visuals and gameplay representing early development stages.

Activision's Chief Marketing Officer Tyler Bahl stated that the team was dissatisfied with the performance of last year's Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 across various aspects, believing it was not what the player community wanted at the time. In response to the feedback received, he mentioned that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is attempting to return to a more realistic military shooting experience.

New York Congressman Ritchie Torres plans to introduce the 'Gamer Bill of Rights', which would require digital games to provide a playable offline mode after online servers are shut down. The bill aims to address players' concerns about whether they will be able to continue playing purchased digital games in the future.

More details have emerged regarding the music lineup for GTA VI. The French electronic music duo Justice has composed the original soundtrack, and the official game album will include 34 tracks created specifically for the game. In addition to the in-car radio stations familiar to series fans, the game also features podcasts.

The promotional video for "World of Warcraft: Infinite" has sparked allegations of using generative AI. Two Blizzard employees subsequently responded publicly, denying that the team used AI in the questioned video and its associated social media content.

Upon the release of Castlevania: Curse of Belmont, developer Evil Empire discussed adjustments to the game's pacing. The team experimented with heavy, slow-paced combat as well as faster action speeds, ultimately aiming to strike a balance between combat feel and exploration.

"Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4" will be released on October 23, launching on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Switch 2. The game will not be available on XGP at launch; subscribers who wish to play it upon release must purchase the base game separately.