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April 13, 2026

Hades 2, the Award-Winning Sequel, Lands on Xbox Game Pass Soon

Hades 2 has been recognized as one of CNET's best games of 2025, winning Best Action Game at the 2025 Game of the Year awards and Best Game on Steam Deck at the Steam Awards. It will be available on Xbox Game Pass starting Tuesday. Xbox Game Pass offers a library of games for a monthly fee, with the premium Game Pass Ultimate subscription providing access to hundreds of games, including new releases on launch day. DayZ, a multiplayer survival game, is now available on Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, Game Pass Essential, and PC Game Pass. Endless Legend 2, a fantasy strategy game, has been added to Game Pass Premium. FBC: Firebreak, a first-person shooter, is also new to Game Pass Premium. Planet Coaster 2, a park management game, is part of Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass. Tiny Bookshop, a management game, is available on Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass. Football Manager 26 has been added to Game Pass Premium. Hades 2 is set to launch on April 14, continuing the story of Melinoe. Replaced and The Thaumaturge will also debut on April 14. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered will be available on Game Pass Premium starting April 16, along with EA Sports NHL 26. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare will launch on April 17. Little Rocket Lab and Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato will be new to Game Pass Premium on April 21, along with Vampire Crawlers. Kiln will launch on April 23. Game Pass Essential has added two new titles as of April 8. Five games, including GTA 5, will be removed from Game Pass on April 15.

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April 8, 2026

Xbox Game Pass additions for April include Hades 2 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare

Xbox is adding several titles to its Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass offerings in April. Key dates and titles include: - April 7: Final Fantasy IV - April 8: DayZ, Endless Legend 2, FBC: Firebreak, Warhammer Vermintide 2 - April 9: Planet Coaster 2 - April 10: Tiny Bookshop - April 13: Football Manager 26, Football Manager 26 Console - April 14: Hades 2, Replaced, The Thaumaturge - April 16: The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, EA Sports NHL 26 - April 17: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare - April 21: Little Rocket Lab, Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato, Vampire Crawlers - April 23: Kiln On April 15, the following titles will be removed from Game Pass: Grand Theft Auto V, Ashen, Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, My Little Pony: A Zephyr Heights Mystery, and Terra Invicta.

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February 14, 2026

A fraction of the most popular PC games over the past year use hardware-level ray tracing, which is far fewer than I’d predict just 24 months ago

Ray tracing technology has seen a decline in prevalence among popular new game releases as developers prioritize optimized performance due to hardware challenges. In the past year, only a few titles have utilized ray tracing, such as Monster Hunter Wilds for basic reflections and Borderlands 4 using software-based Lumen from Unreal Engine 5. Indie games are increasingly favored for their accessibility and lower development costs, often avoiding high-performance techniques. Unreal Engine 5 has led to a resurgence of software-based ray tracing, though hardware ray tracing can provide better results at the cost of performance. Upcoming titles like Elden Ring: Nightreign and Battlefield 6 have opted out of hardware ray tracing to focus on gameplay performance. Many award-winning games have also chosen not to implement hardware-based ray tracing, emphasizing gameplay experience over graphical fidelity. Despite its reduced prominence, ray tracing remains a valuable tool for enhancing gaming experiences when used thoughtfully. The potential for ray tracing to improve visual storytelling continues as hardware becomes more accessible.

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November 23, 2025

5 months after launch, cooperative shooter FBC Firebreak finally has integrated voice chat, but its Vampire Survivors-style wave mode is delayed until next year

Remedy Entertainment has introduced cross-platform voice chat in its cooperative shooter, FBC: Firebreak, after receiving criticism for the lack of this feature since its launch in June. This update allows players to communicate within the game, improving teamwork without relying on third-party applications. Additionally, a new game mode called Endless Shift, inspired by Left 4 Dead and Vampire Survivors, is set to be added. Despite these enhancements, the recent Breakpoint update did not restore player confidence, resulting in a non-cash impairment of €14.9 million for Remedy.

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November 14, 2025

Even the developers of Steam fave Deep Rock Galactic feel the heat from this year’s popular multiplayer games: ‘Competition is fierce’

Deep Rock Galactic developer Ghost Ship Games is working on a new game called Rogue Core, set for release next year. The multiplayer gaming market has become highly competitive, with notable competitors like Helldivers 2 and Arc Raiders gaining player interest. Casual games such as Peak and RV There Yet? are also impacting the landscape, while some titles like FBC: Firebreak are struggling. Despite these challenges, Ghost Ship Games aims to maintain the unique identity of Deep Rock Galactic and cater to both dedicated fans and new players.

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November 2, 2025

Remedy is ‘not satisfied’ with its Q3 results after FBC: Firebreak’s flop, and has ‘moved development resources’ to other games in production

Remedy Entertainment's cooperative shooter, FBC: Firebreak, launched in June, failed to meet expectations due to missing essential features and a compromised vision. The first major update, Breakpoint, did not attract the anticipated player influx, with current player counts around 25 on SteamDB. Following Firebreak's poor performance, Remedy issued a profit warning for 2025, and CEO Tero Virtala resigned. The Q3 2025 financial results showed a 32% revenue decline compared to Q3 2024 and an operating loss of €16.4 million, primarily due to a non-cash impairment of €14.9 million linked to Firebreak's sales. Interim CEO Markus Mäki expressed optimism about future projects and noted that self-publishing Firebreak has helped establish supportive structures for future titles. Development resources have shifted away from Firebreak, but the company plans to continue investing in it based on long-term sales expectations. Despite the setbacks, Remedy reported an increase in game sales and royalties from €0.8 million to €6 million compared to the same period in 2024, largely due to subscription service agreements and royalties from successful titles like Alan Wake 2 and Control. The studio's cash levels increased by €8.9 million over the previous quarter, and it is focusing on upcoming projects such as Control 2 and the Max Payne remakes.

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October 31, 2025

AMD kills Windows 10 support in its latest Adrenalin update — Battlefield 6 picks up bug fixes and optimizations

On October 29, AMD released the Adrenalin software update version 25.10.2 for Radeon graphics, which includes support for games like Battlefield 6 and Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2, both using DirectX 12. The update supports AMD Ryzen AI 5 330's integrated Radeon 820M graphics, expands Vulkan support, and includes various bug fixes. It is compatible with Windows 10 and requires Windows 11 version 21H2 or later. The update limits new game support to AMD's Radeon RX 7000 and RX 9000 GPUs, dropping support for older RDNA 1 and RDNA 2 graphics cards. The update also introduces "Work Graphs" support for Radeon RX 9000 GPUs, enhancing GPU autonomy. Fixed issues include crashes in several games and stuttering with VR headsets, while known issues persist with Battlefield 6 and other titles. The driver is available for download from the AMD website.

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October 14, 2025

Remedy writes down $17m as FBC: Firebreak continues to disappoint

Finnish game developer Remedy announced a write-down of €14.9 million related to the development costs and publishing rights of its title, FBC: Firebreak. The company has adjusted its financial forecasts, expecting a decline in operating profit despite anticipating a year-on-year increase in revenue. FBC: Firebreak, launched in June, has not met sales expectations, prompting Remedy to implement updates, including a significant one named Breakpoint in September. CEO Tero Virtala confirmed the recognition of a non-cash impairment and stated that the company will continue to develop the game while balancing future investments.

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September 28, 2025

Remedy’s bold gambit to save FBC: Firebreak arrives on Monday, in the form of a massive update that aims to ‘improve everything’ about the underwhelming coop shooter

FBC: Firebreak, released in June, received a lukewarm reception due to simplistic and repetitive gameplay, lack of essential features like a tutorial, and overall execution issues. In response to feedback, Remedy has worked on the Breakpoint update, launching next week, which aims to revitalize the game by reworking core mechanics, introducing a new mission involving a mold epidemic, and adding new adversaries. The update also includes a structured onboarding process with an Orientation level and instructional videos. Additional enhancements feature new weapons, new Hiss enemies, a gun modification system, and a reworked in-game economy. Remedy aims to improve the overall experience and establish a foundation for future updates, with the next major patch expected in November. The success of Breakpoint and the November update is critical for re-engaging the FBC community, especially given concerns about sales and player base.