Gaming News — 2026-05-29#

Top Story#

Microsoft has officially delayed the highly anticipated Fable reboot to February 2027 to steer clear of the massive launch footprint of Grand Theft Auto 6 this fall. Xbox aims to give the Playground Games RPG the “dedicated moment it deserves,” setting up a major showcase reveal for the broader lineup on June 7.

News & Reviews#

007 First Light Sells 1.5 Million Copies in First 24 Hours, Faster Than Any Hitman Game · IGN IO Interactive has struck gold with 007 First Light, moving an impressive 1.5 million units in just 24 hours to become the studio’s fastest-selling game ever. Earning a stellar 87 on Metacritic and a 9/10 from IGN, the James Bond adventure is already hinting at a sequel that will likely feature the shadowy organization Spectre. It is a thrilling success that proves the iconic spy franchise still has massive commercial power in the gaming space.

Bungie Reportedly Considered Relaunching Destiny as ‘Destiny Infinity’ Before Pulling Plug · IGN In a shocking end to a nine-year live-service run, Bungie has officially confirmed that content updates for Destiny 2 will cease on June 9. Reports indicate the studio considered a major franchise relaunch called Destiny Infinity, but ultimately deemed the costs and risks too high following underperforming expansions like Edge of Fate. Devastated fans are now organizing server-crashing events to prove to Sony that the franchise is still worth saving.

StarCraft 2 Fans Shocked After Blizzard Launches Major Balance Changes · IGN Blizzard has stunned the RTS community by dropping PTR update 5.0.16 for StarCraft 2, marking the game’s first major balance patch in years. The massive update radically alters the early-game meta by reducing starting workers from 12 down to eight, a fundamental shift that has players theorizing about a renewed internal interest in the legendary franchise.

Hollow Knight: Silksong Physical Edition Has Been Officially Confirmed · IGN Team Cherry has officially unveiled physical editions for Hollow Knight: Silksong arriving on October 16, 2026, for PS5, Xbox, and the Nintendo Switch 2. For $45 on Switch 2 and $40 on other consoles, players get reversible cover art, a map of Pharloom, and a manual, giving die-hard fans a premium physical collectible for one of the most acclaimed action-platformers in recent memory.

The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past Expansion ‘Is, in a Way, a Prologue’ for the Series’ Future · IGN CD Projekt has delayed the newly revealed Songs of the Past expansion for The Witcher 3 from this year to 2027. According to joint CEO Michał Nowakowski, the standalone adventure starring Geralt and Dandelion is intended to serve as an indirect prologue for The Witcher 4, making sure the studio achieves the highest possible quality for the franchise’s dedicated fans.

Rayman Legends Remake Leaks Reveal Release Date, Price, and a Clair Obscur Crossover · IGN A reliable leaker suggests Ubisoft is preparing Rayman Legends Retold, a $39.99 remake of the classic platformer set to launch on October 1 for PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2. The fresh version reportedly features new 3D sections, online four-player co-op, and wild crossovers with characters from Astro Bot and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.

New Xbox Boss Asham Sharma Reportedly Warns Staff ‘Hard Choices’ Are Ahead · IGN Asha Sharma, the new head of XBOX, warned staff in an internal memo that the brand must make “hard choices about what we build” as it rebrands to win back core gamers. While fans won’t see any news on the next-gen “Project Helix” console at the upcoming June 7 showcase, Sharma noted that recent Game Pass pricing adjustments and strategy shifts are already improving subscriber retention.

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Year 3 Content Teased, New Class Confirmed · IGN Focus Entertainment has laid out the Year 3 roadmap for the wildly successful Space Marine 2, confirming a highly requested new DLC class is coming in the first half of 2027. Riding the high of over 12 million players, the game will also receive five major updates packed with free missions, weapons, and cosmetics to keep the grimdark co-op action thriving.

Free Games & Deals#

Sony’s massive Days of Play sale is delivering some incredible all-time low prices right now, highlighted by Ghost of Yotei dropping to $49 and the Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut falling to just $29 on Amazon. If you need a new gamepad, the premium PlayStation DualSense Edge controller has received a rare $30 price cut down to $169. Meanwhile, PC gamers looking to take their libraries on the go can score a great mid-tier handheld deal with the Lenovo Legion Go S discounted to $549.99 at Woot.

Also Worth Knowing#

[Helldivers 2 Patch Brings Long-Awaited Upscaling Support and Latency-Reduction Features] (IGN): Update 6.2.5 finally adds FSR 3.1.5, DLSS 4.5, and XeSS 3.0 upscaling, alongside critical bug fixes for broken vaulting mechanics.
[Microsoft Responds to The Outer Worlds ‘Free’ Upgrade Confusion] (IGN): Obsidian and Microsoft have apologized after console players were surprised by backend entitlement restrictions requiring them to own all DLC before accessing the free Spacer’s Choice Edition upgrade.
[Path of Exile 2: Return of the Ancients 0.5.0 Guides for Getting Started] (IGN): The massive 0.5.0 patch completely revamps the endgame, introduces the Runes of Aldur Challenge League, and adds the brand-new Spirit Walker and Martial Artist Ascendancies.
[Crimson Desert’s Latest Patch Finally Adds Controller Remapping] (IGN): Update 1.09.00 answers long-standing fan requests with fully customizable controls and introduces around 30 new species of tameable small animals.
[Alienware S5800 Review] (IGN): Alienware’s $479.99 S5800 gaming chair impresses with its velvety aesthetic and excellent ContourMax auto-adjusting lumbar system, though it lacks an XL option for taller gamers.