Crimson Desert is a title that we're going to keep a sharp eye on over the next few months thanks to a gameplay loop that's looking real good.
The new year kicks off on a high note with heavily anticipated sequels, brand new IPs, and some notable free-to-play options.
The sequel that killed BioWare's iconic role-playing game franchise after years of development trouble is barely relevant.
"It was just a new tool, we tried it, and we didn't like it at all. It felt wrong," said Guillaume Broche when asked about AI use.
Cloud Imperium Games is now working on polishing, bug fixing and optimization for the single-player title as it works on its beta launch.
The DLC expected to be in development at The Witcher remake developer Fool's Theory, and will kickstart The Witcher 4's marketing.
While the title is "fully playable from beginning to end," IOI is taking more time to "further polish and refine the experience."
Players can also learn more about the combat styles for Kiryu and Mine before the title's launch on February 12th, 2026.
After finishing the story, challenge waves of bosses, which become even more dangerous over time, with your strongest troops.
Take on tougher challenges or venture into corrupted regions to accrue better rewards when the free update arrives next year.
Temporal Diver is geared for those players who'd prefer a story-focused experience with a much less punishing difficulty.
The studio noted in a statement that generative AI was briefly used to generate placeholder textures that have since been removed.
The sticker in question has a soldier aiming down the scope of a rifle that happens to have two barrels and strange proportions.
Developers Digital Pack and Collector's Edition pre-orders can access the first alpha for Owlcat's next game now via Steam.
The latest title, Octopath Traveler 0, is available for PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2.
Co-CEO Michał Nowakowski also noted that the studio is using AI in "productivity areas" and that there are tangible benefits there.
Speculations about the setting have begun anew, with some believing it could be Valenwood instead of the long-rumored Hammerfell.
This technical overhaul has reportedly been ongoing thanks to The Coalition's technical director Kate Raynor and her team.
All platforms can access the Story demo, which includes the Prologue, while the Battle demo is exclusive to PS4 and PS5 players.
The Coalition touts the 2026 prequel, which is "entirely built from scratch in Unreal Engine 5", as "a return to our roots."
