Here’s a summary of the most significant events and news from the gaming industry over the past week.
- Todd Howard of Bethesda addressed the delayed release of The Elder Scrolls VI, attributing it to the impact of Skyrim’s fanbase.
- New speculation suggests a potential expansion for The Witcher 3 as CD Projekt Red prepares for an unannounced project release.
- Hardware Unboxed analysts concluded that Crimson Desert suffers from significant graphical issues, failing to be a contender against Unreal Engine 5.
- A look at Crimson Desert’s performance on the Xbox Series S, detailing its two operating modes and necessary compromises.
- The developers of Stellar Blade are drawing inspiration from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 for their upcoming game.
- Escape from Tarkov players received unusual Vaseline airdrops following complaints about a recent in-game event’s conclusion.
- PlayStation 4 owners were advised against installing the March firmware update, despite Sony’s announcement of a critical vulnerability fix.
- Nintendo showcased a wave of potential hits for the Switch 2 console, releasing a list of anticipated major titles.
- Space Marine 2 developers will offer refunds for the “Voice of the Order” DLC following extensive negative feedback regarding its quality.
- Media reports indicate Arnold Schwarzenegger has begun training for the upcoming “King Conan” film.
- A The Sims 4 update introducing a mod store has broken fan-made mods, causing some users’ games to become unlaunchable.
- A paralyzed Arc Raiders player, controlling their character via breath, received a lifetime ban, prompting Embark Studios to respond after community outcry.
- Nvidia issued an official statement in response to widespread criticism following the presentation of its DLSS 5 technology.
- Kingdom Come: Deliverance II showcases impressive visuals, with developers pushing CryEngine to its limits.
- PlayStation 3 exclusives can now be launched directly through the Steam library, thanks to a new update for the RPCS3 emulator.