The new owners of Undead Labs and Ninja Theory could also be revealed this year (and as early as this Summer for the former).
While id Software and ZeniMax Online Studios aren't shutting down, they're reportedly being hit hard by today's mass layoffs.
Dozens of new equipment pieces, new crafting recipes and much more await players in the latest update for the action RPG.
The end of physical discs for new titles may appeal to current market trends, but it also presents some disturbing possibilities.
Marvel's Blade developer Arkane Studios is undergoing consultation as Xbox reviews "potential strategic options" with its Works Council.
"I had no idea it was going to happen. I don't necessarily agree with it, but I don't work in the business any more," says Shawn Layden.
The reason for the project's cancellation remains unknown, but a new multiplayer Halo is reportedly on track to be revealed this year.
A Wolfenstein TV show is also reportedly coming from the producers behind Amazon's Fallout and will complement the sequel.
The company reportedly cited the same "consumer shift" in preferences when it contacted publishers and partners about the same.
Forza Horizon 5 is also apparently selling quite well, selling 6.2 million units since launching last year on Sony's console.
Players can also look forward to reworked towers, bosses and Sanctuaries, with the latter now having unique ecosystems and materials.
"We would probably even have a few ideas for a worthy conclusion to the trilogy or a spin-off," says studio head Szymon Bryła.
Halo Studios also confirms that recent gameplay is from a pre-release build and that the game will feature improved enemy AI.
Rebel Wolves' Konrad Tomaszkiewicz explains that "This is a role-playing game" and that players need to "adapt to what happens."
Each character receives an extensive number of new armor pieces to equip, while Damiane and Oongka can finally use Kuku gear.
Technical director Jussi Markkanen also promises "little secrets" that add "one more dimension for the player to explore" while diving.
The studio is one of many that could face layoffs reportedly affecting over 1,000 staff across Xbox's studios in the coming week.
CD Projekt RED's Michał Nowakowski praised its "incredible, lasting strength" and called it a "great foundation" for upcoming projects.
Smart Missiles, Unibeams, multi-dashing - Tony Stark can truly do it all and then some in Arc System Works' upcoming fighter.
Giant Bomb's Jeff Grubb claims that Arkane planned to "begin debuting it in some way later this year", with a release planned for 2027.
