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Monster Hunter Wilds Update 4 delivers major fixes and new performance plan

Dec 11, 2025, 21:04 Rine Ikarus Gaming News

Title Update 4 will introduce over 100 performance improvements, with a strong focus on distributing processing loads more efficiently.

Monster Hunter Wilds is gearing up for one of its most important updates yet. Title Update 4 arrives on December 16, and while it does add new content, Capcom is placing its biggest emphasis on improving the game’s stability and performance across all platforms. Following months of mixed feedback—especially from PC players—Capcom has now laid out a clear, multi-stage roadmap designed to optimize CPU/GPU usage, reduce load, and enhance overall playability. The update arrives as Monster Hunter Wilds continues to sell...

Mega Dimension DLC eases Shiny Charm grind in Pokémon Legends: Z-A

Dec 11, 2025, 20:58 Rine Ikarus Gaming News

With the launch of Mega Dimension, that heavy grind has finally been lifted.

Players diving into Pokémon Legends: Z-A’s newly released Mega Dimension DLC are getting some welcome relief, as one of the game’s most notorious grinds has finally been eased. The Shiny Charm—an essential tool for boosting Shiny encounter rates—no longer requires the exhausting 1,000-battle milestone that frustrated so many trainers at launch. The Mega Dimension DLC expands the adventure with new areas in Hyperspace Lumiose and a fresh lineup of Mega Evolutions, such as Lucario’s powerful Z form, giving players even...

ARC Raiders faces brief delay, but a new adventure awaits this December

Dec 8, 2025, 22:46 Rine Ikarus Gaming News

The studio encourages players to view the delay not as an interruption but as a clean slate.

ARC Raiders players will need to wait just a little longer before diving into their next expedition. Embark Studios has confirmed a minor delay in the game’s tunnel operations, pushing the Expedition departure window to December 17. While not a major setback, the update has stirred fresh discussion as players prepare their Raiders and caravans for the long-awaited journey out of the Rust Belt. A Short Delay, but a Big Reset for Raiders According to ARC Raiders’ latest announcement, the extra time...

The Witcher 4 won’t be shown at The Game Awards 2025 despite fan anticipation

Nov 30, 2025, 17:53 Rine Ikarus Gaming News

That decision makes sense, considering how early the project still is.

CD Projekt Red has confirmed that The Witcher 4 will not appear at this year’s The Game Awards, even though the game is nominated in the Most Anticipated category. It’s a quiet move for a title many assumed would headline the night—especially after last year’s debut trailer ignited speculation, breakdowns, and months of discussion across the community. Yet the studio seems more focused on building the future of the Witcher era than chasing showcase moments. CDPR Says The Game Awards Will...

Team Cherry confirms Hollow Knight: Silksong DLC is in development

Nov 30, 2025, 17:40 Rine Ikarus Gaming News

Pellen added that the team has already begun working on new ideas beyond what was previously teased.

Team Cherry isn’t finished with Hollow Knight: Silksong just yet. Despite the long road to launch and the immense scale of the final game, the developers have confirmed that new content is already in development. However, exactly when fans will get to play it remains uncertain. Speaking with Bloomberg, co-founders Ari Gibson and William Pellen said the studio is approaching post-launch development with the same philosophy that shaped Hollow Knight: Silksong’s seven-year creation cycle—one that values experimentation, iteration, and letting...

Hogwarts Legacy 2 job listings hint at a return to single-player adventure

Nov 28, 2025, 11:09 Rine Ikarus Gaming News

The new details have also reignited discussion that Warner Bros. and Avalanche may be developing more than one Harry Potter title simultaneously.

Hogwarts Legacy remains one of the most talked-about modern RPGs, thanks to its deeply immersive world and the freedom it gives players to live out their own magical journeys. That ongoing enthusiasm has naturally fueled curiosity about a sequel — curiosity now strengthened by fresh job listings that may give us our clearest hints yet about what Hogwarts Legacy 2 will become. Recent openings on Warner Bros. Discovery’s official careers page suggest that the next game could follow in the...

Cyberpunk 2077 becomes CD Projekt Red’s biggest earner as sales surpass 35M

Nov 28, 2025, 10:57 Rine Ikarus Gaming News

With Cyberpunk 2077 now standing as CDPR’s biggest revenue driver, the studio is entering one of its strongest phases in years.

Cyberpunk 2077 has officially overtaken The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt as CD Projekt Red’s most profitable title, with the futuristic RPG now surpassing 35 million copies sold in under five years. The milestone was revealed in the company’s latest financial commentary, where CFO Piotr Nielubowicz confirmed that Cyberpunk 2077 has become the studio’s “main source of revenue”—a remarkable turnaround following its troubled launch. A Late-Generation Surge Driven by New Platforms and Renewed Interest...

Helldivers 2 reveals Python Commandos Warbond for December 2025

Nov 26, 2025, 21:19 Rine Ikarus Gaming News

December’s Python Commandos drop could mark the beginning of a more confident new phase for the live-service title.

Arrowhead Game Studios has lifted the lid on Helldivers 2’s next premium warbond, Python Commandos, launching on December 2 alongside the game’s upcoming major update. After a rocky mid-year marked by crashes, optimization issues, and player frustration, the studio shifted its focus toward stabilizing the game—a strategy that has slowly but steadily paid off. Now, with performance trending upward, Arrowhead appears ready to deliver fresh content once again. The timing couldn’t be better. Just weeks ago, Helldivers 2 saw a...

Prince of Persia: Sands of Time remake reportedly targeting January 2026 release

Nov 25, 2025, 15:26 Rine Ikarus Gaming News

Since that initial 2020 announcement, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake’s development has been turbulent.

After years of uncertainty and repeated delays, the long-awaited Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake finally appears to have a firm release window. According to a new report from Insider Gaming, Ubisoft is now aiming to launch the remake in mid-January 2026 — marking the first concrete timing update the project has received in years. This follows Ubisoft’s earlier fiscal-year guidance hinting that the game would release before March 2026, but insiders now claim that the window has been...

SHIFT UP begins large-scale recruitment for next Stellar Blade

Nov 25, 2025, 15:13 Rine Ikarus Gaming News

According to SHIFT UP, the upcoming title will inherit the stylish action foundations and narrative-driven world-building that defined Stellar Blade.

SHIFT UP has formally launched a major recruitment campaign to build the next entry in the Stellar Blade franchise, marking the studio’s biggest hiring push to date. The new project is described as a “AAA-class multiplatform action game” that expands the original’s universe and is being developed for both console and PC from the ground up. The company announced on November 21 that applications are now open with no specific deadline, allowing candidates across a wide range of disciplines to...

Resident Evil Requiem producer teases return of familiar characters

Nov 23, 2025, 21:42 Rine Ikarus Gaming News

Resident Evil Requiem aims to revisit the roots of the Resident Evil universe without letting legacy elements overshadow its new cast.

Capcom has confirmed that Resident Evil Requiem will feature some familiar faces from earlier entries, though fans may want to temper their expectations. In new comments shared by the official Japanese Resident Evil account — and reiterated in a recent interview — producer Masato Kumazawa explained that while the team is drawing from the franchise’s legacy, they are doing so with restraint. Early speculation centered on Grace Ashcroft’s connections to Raccoon City, raising hopes that several iconic characters might return....

You will need 100GB of free space to play FF7 Remake Intergrade on the Switch 2

Nov 23, 2025, 21:34 Rine Ikarus Gaming News

Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade’s file size is comparable to its footprint on PS5 and PC.

Square Enix has issued an updated storage estimate for Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade on the Nintendo Switch 2, and the numbers are even higher than early listings suggested. What was already expected to be a large download has now ballooned into one of the system’s biggest file sizes to date. On November 20, the official Final Fantasy VII account clarified that the older listings were inaccurate. The Standard Edition will require between 90GB and 95GB, while the Limited Early Purchase and...

Pokémon Legends: Z-A DLC showcases first look at Mega Zeraora

Nov 20, 2025, 21:35 Rine Ikarus Gaming News

According to newly released trailer, Mega Zeraora won’t be an easy catch.

The Mega Dimension DLC for Pokémon Legends: Z-A has officially revealed Mega Zeraora, giving fans their first full look at the Electric-type’s upgraded form. Set to launch on December 10, 2025, the expansion continues the game’s strong emphasis on Mega Evolution, with multiple new Megas already confirmed — and more expected in the next trailer. Mega Zeraora features a more feral design, with deep black fur accented by pale blue energy protrusions across its body. While it retains its pure Electric...

Silent Hill: Townfall leak points to early 2026 release

Nov 20, 2025, 21:25 Rine Ikarus Gaming News

Fans speculate that if the leak is accurate, Konami may be preparing a double showcase.

Silent Hill fans may not need to wait much longer for the series’ next chapter. A new leak suggests Silent Hill: Townfall—the long-quiet collaboration between Konami, Annapurna Interactive, and developer No Code—could arrive far sooner than expected, potentially landing in March 2026. For a project many assumed was stuck in development limbo, this is a surprising turn. The information originates from a briefly posted listing on E-Shop Liverpool Mexico, which displayed a March 26, 2026 release date before being quickly removed....

Death Stranding Anime arrives 2027 as a Disney+ exclusive

Nov 15, 2025, 17:25 Rine Ikarus Gaming News

Kojima Productions is rapidly transforming its once-niche world into a multi-format franchise.

Hideo Kojima’s haunting universe is expanding once again — this time as a full-length anime series. Disney has officially announced Death Stranding Isolations (working title), an original 2D animated adaptation set to premiere exclusively on Disney+ in 2027. The reveal came during the Disney+ Originals Preview event, where Kojima and series director Takayuki Sano appeared on stage to debut the project along with new concept art by Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045's character designer Ilya Kuvshinov. The anime will be produced...

Helldivers 2 Xbox port boosted PS5 and PC sales, Sony confirms

Nov 15, 2025, 17:01 Rine Ikarus Gaming News

With the success of Helldivers 2’s Xbox port, it’s clear that Sony’s multi-platform strategy is paying off.

Arrowhead Game Studios’ decision to bring Helldivers 2 to Xbox has proven to be a major success — not just for Microsoft’s console, but for PlayStation and PC as well. According to Sony, the August 2025 Xbox launch didn’t simply expand the player base; it reignited interest across all platforms and resulted in a significant year-over-year sales increase. Sony Says Helldivers 2’s Xbox Launch Drove Cross-Platform Growth ...

Dispatch developer says season 2 is on the table following massive success

Nov 12, 2025, 17:57 Rine Ikarus Gaming News

Season 2 isn’t a guarantee yet, but it’s now part of the studio’s discussions.

AdHoc Studio has officially acknowledged the growing fan demand for a second season of Dispatch, saying the team will “have to at least think about it” following the game’s massive critical and commercial success. While no plans have been confirmed, the developer’s comments are the clearest sign yet that more Dispatch could be in the cards. AdHoc Studio Considers a Second Season of Dispatch ...

Red Dead Redemption 2 becomes the fourth best-selling game ever

Nov 12, 2025, 17:44 Rine Ikarus Gaming News

Beyond its commercial success, Red Dead Redemption 2 continues to earn critical acclaim, with many calling it one of the greatest video games ever made.

Rockstar Games has achieved another incredible milestone — Red Dead Redemption 2 has officially become the fourth best-selling video game of all time, surpassing Mario Kart 8 with more than 79 million units sold worldwide. According to Take-Two Interactive’s latest earnings report, the Red Dead series has now reached 106 million total sales, further cementing Rockstar’s dominance in the global games market. Analysts also confirm that Red Dead Redemption 2 is the best-selling title of the last seven years...

Skydance delays Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra past early 2026

Nov 7, 2025, 20:15 Rine Ikarus Gaming News

While there’s no confirmed new release date, it’s safe to expect that Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra will emerge stronger.

Fans eagerly anticipating Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra will need to wait a little longer. Skydance Games has confirmed that the upcoming narrative adventure has been delayed “beyond early 2026,” moving away from its previously expected launch window. The announcement comes shortly after Rockstar revealed that Grand Theft Auto 6 would be shifting its release to November 2026, marking a day of major delays in the gaming world. In an official statement, Skydance explained that the decision was made “to...

Battlefield 6 devs to 'revert' aim assist settings

Nov 7, 2025, 19:18 Rine Ikarus Gaming News

Battlefield 6 continues to evolve rapidly with each patch, and player feedback remains a major driving force behind its updates.

EA and Battlefield Studios are preparing to roll back some controversial changes to Battlefield 6’s controller aim assist — but that hasn’t stopped PC players from taking matters into their own hands. Senior console combat designer Matthew Nickerson confirmed that Battlefield Studios will be “reverting back” to the open beta aim assist settings in a recent post on X (formerly Twitter). It’s a move that many players have been requesting since Battlefield 6 launched for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S...

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