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AppWizard

March 27, 2026

V Rising studio is working on a new game, and it sounds like it’s got teeth: ‘The odyssey of the Vampire continues’

Stunlock Studios has announced the end of content updates for its vampire survival game, V Rising, nearly two years after its launch. The studio is shifting its focus to a new ambitious project that aims to expand the V Rising universe, promising a world with greater depth, danger, and mystery. While details about the new game are limited and it is still in early development, Stunlock reassured fans that V Rising will continue to receive balance adjustments and bug fixes. Additionally, the studio confirmed that official modding support will not be introduced for V Rising due to structural limitations, but insights from this exploration may benefit future projects.

AppWizard

March 27, 2026

Everything you need to know about Star Wars Zero Company

Bit Reactor's tactical game, Star Wars Zero Company, is set in the Clone Wars era and is projected to launch in 2026, though a specific release date has not been disclosed. The game features tactical combat mechanics similar to XCOM and allows players to command a mercenary group made up of former operatives from the Separatist and Republic factions. Players control a custom protagonist named Hawks, accompanied by a clone buddy named Trick, and can choose from a diverse cast of squadmates, each with unique abilities. Character customization is extensive, allowing players to select from various classes and alien species for their mercenaries. Combat involves controlling a squad of four characters with three action points per turn, and players can engage in tactical missions and non-combat operations that affect squad morale and narrative outcomes. The home base, called the Den, serves as a hub for research, gear upgrades, and mission selections. The game will not include player-centric romance subplots. Developed by Bit Reactor and published by Respawn under EA, the narrative direction is led by Aaron Contreras.

Winsage

March 27, 2026

Announcing Babylon.js 9.0

Babylon.js 9.0 has been released, marking the most extensive update to date, featuring new tools and enhancements for web developers. Key features include: - Clustered Lighting: Accelerates per-pixel lighting calculations by grouping lights into screen-space tiles and depth slices, improving performance in scenes with many lights. - Textured Area Lights: Area lights now support emission textures, allowing images to be used as light sources for realistic lighting effects. - Node Particle Editor: A visual tool for creating complex particle systems using a non-destructive node graph interface. - Particle Flow Maps and Attractors: Introduces flow maps for controlling particle movement and gravity attractors for dynamic effects. - Volumetric Lighting: A system for realistic light scattering through fog and haze, with configurable parameters for artistic control. - Frame Graph: A Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG) system for managing the rendering pipeline, optimizing GPU memory usage by over 40%. - Animation Retargeting: Allows animations from one character to be applied to another with different skeleton structures, enabling animation sharing across diverse characters. - Advanced Gaussian Splat Support: Enhancements for Gaussian Splatting, including support for multiple file formats, shadow casting, and the ability to create and modify splat data programmatically. These features enhance the capabilities of Babylon.js for creating immersive web experiences.

Winsage

March 27, 2026

The “Avengers” of Windows app development are assembling to fix Windows 11

Microsoft is forming a team to enhance Windows 11 in response to ongoing criticism, including the trending term "Microslop" on social media. Pavan Davuluri, Executive Vice President of Windows & Devices, is leading the initiative, with Rudy Huyn, a veteran from the developer community, assembling a new team focused on advancing Windows applications. Huyn is inviting developers to join, emphasizing strong product thinking and customer focus over prior experience with the platform.

AppWizard

March 26, 2026

Android 17 Beta 3 lets you control which apps are forced into dark theme

In Android 17 Beta 3, Google introduces a feature allowing users to control the "Expanded" dark theme settings for individual applications. This feature enables apps that do not support dark mode to adopt a darker aesthetic while allowing users to disable forced dark mode for specific apps that may have readability issues. Users can access this feature through Settings > Display & touch > Dark theme > Expanded.

AppWizard

March 26, 2026

V Rising developer is making its “most ambitious” vampire game yet, and players want it to be an MMORPG

Stunlock Studios is transitioning from V Rising to a new project within the same universe, which they describe as their "most ambitious project yet." While they will continue to support V Rising with balance adjustments and bug fixes, the content for the game is complete. The studio is stepping away from V Rising's established architecture due to its restrictive nature for creative iteration. They have introduced a Google Form for players to provide feedback on V Rising, although most of the development team will focus on the new title. Details about the new project are vague, but it promises a deeper and more dangerous experience. There is a strong player desire for an MMORPG experience, with hopes for larger servers in the next iteration. Stunlock is attentive to this feedback and invites community suggestions for the future of the V Rising saga.

AppWizard

March 26, 2026

Extraction shooter Sand delayed from March as Ukrainian developer cites ‘a difficult few months’ with ‘severe power outages and air alert disruptions’

Hologryph announced that their game, Sand: Raiders of Sophie, will not be released in March due to ongoing challenges in Ukraine, such as power outages and air alerts. The developers are focused on refining key features, including enhancements to PvE mobs, server physics and performance, anti-cheat measures, and expanding the weapon arsenal. They plan to use the additional development time to incorporate feedback from playtests. A new release date has not been set, but the team will provide another update soon, including details about a community engagement event.

AppWizard

March 26, 2026

That Hunter: The Reckoning game that was accidentally leaked on Steam is now officially revealed as a new FPS RPG

Hunter: The Reckoning - Deathwish was revealed during the Xbox Partner Preview showcase, set in New York City. Players will take on the role of a hunter in a game that incorporates more RPG elements than previous titles from developer Teyon. The game features a diverse cast of NPCs to enhance storytelling. However, the publisher Nacon has filed for insolvency, which may affect the game's development timeline and could lead to delays or a change in publisher.

AppWizard

March 26, 2026

There are two different Jesus sims launching within a week of each other

Two Jesus-themed simulators are being launched in close succession: Jesus Simulator debuted today, and I Am Jesus Christ will be released on April 2, ahead of Easter. Jesus Simulator features gameplay mechanics like "Holy Spirit Mode" and shrinking abilities, while I Am Jesus Christ is an interactive fiction experience that explores biblical narratives through various perspectives. Both games utilize AI-generated content, with Jesus Simulator using AI for images and I Am Jesus Christ for voice acting. Additionally, a third game, Jesus Take The Wheel, launched two days prior as a co-op racing game with a more lighthearted approach.

AppWizard

March 26, 2026

Serious Sam is being turned into a run-based roguelite multiplayer shooter later this year, and seriously—this one might not suck

Devolver Digital announced Serious Sam: Shatterverse during the recent Xbox showcase, introducing a run-based multiplayer first-person shooter for up to five players, where each player takes on a different version of Sam in a multiverse affected by the villain, Mental. The game features expansive battlefields and a variety of weapons, maintaining the series' tradition of absurdity. Notably, John J. Dick returns as the voice of Sam. Serious Sam: Shatterverse is being developed by Behaviour Interactive, not Croteam, which is focused on Talos Principle. Croteam supports this collaboration, expressing excitement for a fresh take on the franchise. A release date is yet to be announced, but it is expected later this year, and gamers can wishlist it on Steam. The entire Serious Sam franchise is currently discounted during the Steam Spring Sale.