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December 30, 2025

Warhammer 40k Rogue Trader developer announces its own launcher, but players are already “opting out”

Owlcat Games is developing its own game launcher to serve as a central hub for players, aiming to improve cross-promotion of its titles. Market research indicated that many Pathfinder 2 players were unaware of Rogue Trader. The decision has received mixed reactions, with concerns about the crowded landscape of game launchers and their functionality. Owlcat plans to roll out the launcher gradually, ensuring no mandatory registration or data collection from users. Players in the alpha test for Warhammer 40k Dark Heresy will be the first to use the launcher, which will provide access to all of Owlcat's games and links to social media and announcements. The launcher will allow users to buy, install, or launch games regardless of the original distribution method, but players can bypass it if accessing games through Steam.

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December 21, 2025

My 2026 New Year’s resolution is to finally play these 8 Xbox and PC games in my backlog — mostly because new releases are getting too expensive

As 2025 ends, there is growing anticipation for the gaming landscape of 2026, with a focus on the rising costs of new games and their frequent need for extensive post-release patches. Notable examples include Monster Hunter Wilds and the acclaimed Divinity: Original Sin series, which features intricate turn-based combat and rich storytelling. The original Divinity: Original Sin was released in 2014, while its sequel, Divinity: Original Sin 2, launched in 2017 and introduced new features and character options. Baldur's Gate 3, set in the Baldur's Gate universe, has received numerous accolades for its storytelling and gameplay. Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous involves character customization and narrative choices. The Hollow Knight series, including the upcoming Hollow Knight: Silksong, and the Ninja Gaiden series are also highlighted. Control, with its sequel Control: Resonant, features surreal visuals and unique gameplay. The Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine series includes a remastered version of the original game. Age of Mythology: Retold is set to be released with enhanced graphics and improvements. All mentioned titles are available on various platforms, including Xbox, PlayStation, and PC.

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December 10, 2025

New WW2 strategy game is the latest case of a tabletop classic going digital, but it retains the joy of painting miniatures

The Bolt Action video game, set to release in 2026, aims to adapt the tabletop game into a digital format while staying true to its original mechanics. Players will command soldiers in 3D environments, reenacting World War II events with features like morale tests and line of sight challenges. The game will include a virtual painting desk for customizing armies. It will offer solo and multiplayer modes, a Normandy campaign, and forces from the United States, United Kingdom, and Germany. Slitherine, the publisher, hopes the established brand recognition will help its market entry.

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November 10, 2025

I’ve already been getting my hopes up for The Expanse game from RPG factory Owlcat, and its main theme just skewered my Mass Effect-loving lizard brain

Owlcat Games is set to release a new title, Osiris Reborn, inspired by the Mass Effect series, with its main theme composed by Paweł Perepelica. The game can be wishlisted on Steam, and various "founder pack" preorder options are available on Owlcat's website. The studio is also expanding its portfolio with a publishing arm that will release Rue Valley, reminiscent of Disco Elysium, and is developing Dark Heresy in the Warhammer 40K universe while supporting Rogue Trader.

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November 6, 2025

Here’s how to get over $350 of great Steam games for just $20, if your backlog isn’t already big enough

Fanatical is offering the Movember Game 'Stache Charity Bundle, valued at over £290, for £20. The bundle includes 15 games, such as Schedule 1, Gloomwood, and Chivalry 2. Thirteen of these titles are compatible with the Steam Deck.

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November 2, 2025

Warframe’s latest collaboration is with D&D’s sci fi rival, and I’ve already added those dice to my cart

Digital Extremes announced a collaboration with Paizo to develop a one-shot adventure themed around 1999 for Starfinder, titled Operation Orias, which is now available. The adventure allows players to embody four Protoframes—Amir, Aoi, Arthur, and Lettie—each with unique playstyles, to thwart the Corpus' plans involving Infested Chargers. Operation Orias features fast-paced gameplay and encourages creativity in character creation. The adventure is priced at .99 for a physical copy and .99 for a PDF, with physical editions limited to 2,000 prints. A seven-piece Warframe-themed dice set is also available for .99.

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October 15, 2025

RPG developer Owlcat launches free game dev learning resource: ‘A rising tide truly lifts all ships’

Cyprus-based Owlcat Games has launched the GameDev Learning Drop, a free directory of resources for game developers, in collaboration with several game studios and publishers, including Midwest Games, Fireshine Games, Gaijin Entertainment, and 11 Bit Studios. The initiative features over 350 curated learning resources covering topics like game design, programming, narrative design, and project management. The project originated from Owlcat's internal practice of sharing valuable resources among team members. The GameDev Learning Drop is intended to be a continuously updated resource, allowing other developers and publishers to contribute materials for review and inclusion.

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September 28, 2025

The developer behind one of the greatest RPGs ever has “crazy arguments” about bringing it back

Owlcat Games, known for titles like Wrath of the Righteous and Kingmaker, has shifted its focus to the Warhammer 40k universe, with the release of Rogue Trader in 2023 and another title, Dark Heresy, in development. Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous, released in 2021, received favorable reviews with an 83 on Metacritic and 82% on Steam. Executive producer Anatoly Shestov expressed that there is internal interest in returning to Pathfinder, noting that many team members are eager to explore new stories or evolve existing ones. While he acknowledged the possibility of a new Pathfinder game, he did not make any promises.