Gaming News — 2026-05-26#

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Bungie has shocked the gaming world by announcing the discontinuation of live-service support for Destiny 2 after its final major update this coming June. This decision was reportedly kept secret from the vast majority of Bungie staff until the public announcement, leaving fans and developers alike reeling. The studio is now pouring its remaining resources into its upcoming extraction shooter, Marathon.

News & Reviews#

007 First Light Review So Far · IGN The highly anticipated 007 First Light is shaping up to be the best James Bond game since GoldenEye, featuring a beautifully immersive world and robust gadget-driven gameplay. The IO Interactive title leans into aggressive brawling and run-and-gun combat rather than pure stealth, creating a distinctly Bond-flavored experience. Strangely, the game also features a cameo from TikTok star Khaby Lame, doing his signature deadpan reaction gesture when Bond asks for directions.

Alan Wake and Control ‘Should Have Sold More,’ New Remedy CEO Says · IGN Remedy’s newly appointed CEO, Jean-Charles Gaudechon, recently acknowledged that beloved critical darlings like Alan Wake and Control simply “should have sold more”. The studio hopes that leaning into cross-media adaptations, including their partnership with Annapurna for film and TV, will finally help these iconic franchises reach a much larger, mainstream audience.

PlayStation Delists and Shuts Down Servers for Destruction AllStars · IGN Sony has abruptly delisted and shut down the servers for Destruction AllStars, a PS5 launch window live-service game that suffered a highly mixed reception upon release. The sudden closure happened without prior warning to players, reflecting yet another major stumble in PlayStation’s ongoing live-service push.

Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Deathwatch Interview Reveals Fresh Details · IGN Complex Games has spilled new details on Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Deathwatch, a massive strategy sequel focusing on the xenox-killing Space Marine mashup faction. The game boasts a huge variety of units, from Leman Russ tanks to the Astra Militarum, as players battle across six distinct enemy factions, including Orks and T’au.

Paradox Interactive Making LEGO City Skylines Spinoff, Ratings Board Leak Suggests · IGN A Korean ratings board listing has prematurely revealed that Paradox Interactive is publishing a Cities: Skylines LEGO spin-off. While fans love the thematic fit of a brick-based city builder, many are understandably skeptical about its technical state given the ongoing performance woes and missing features of Cities: Skylines 2.

Free Games & Deals#

Sony’s latest PlayStation Plus lineup for June drops three excellent games for members: Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, Grounded Fully Yoked Edition, and Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2. If you prefer PC gaming, Fanatical is hosting a massive Bethesda bundle where you can snag heavy hitters like Fallout 3: Game of the Year and Fallout New Vegas Ultimate for a ridiculously cheap $6.99 combined. For hardware deal hunters, the PowerColor Reaper AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB GPU is currently sitting at an enticing $130 off, serving up top-tier 4K performance on a budget. Plus, PS5 owners can grab their first decent discount on the recently released Starfield, which is currently 13% off on Amazon.

Also Worth Knowing#

• Official Metal Gear Solid 4 Remaster Retains Classic Real-World Brands and Meta Jokes: Early gameplay footage of the upcoming MGS4 remaster confirms the game is keeping its iconic real-world brand tie-ins, including the Apple iPod and Regain 24.
• CD Projekt Announces Official The Witcher 3: Blood and Wine Special Anniversary Stream as DLC Rumors Swirl: CD Projekt’s announcement of a Blood and Wine anniversary stream has fueled frantic fan speculation that the ten-year-old game might receive an unexpected new DLC drop.
• Take-Two CEO Pushes Back Against Suggestion Red Dead Online Was a Missed Opportunity: Despite a long content drought and a frustrated community, Take-Two’s Strauss Zelnick pushed back on the idea that Red Dead Online was a missed opportunity, praising its ongoing success.
• Florida Man Accused of Using Chainsaw to Steal $12,000 of Pokémon Cards: A Florida man was arrested after allegedly breaking into a trading card shop with a battery-powered chainsaw to steal $12,000 worth of Pokémon cards.
• GTA 6 Was Supposed to Come Out Today, May 26: Gamers spent today memeing the fact that GTA 6 was originally slated to launch on May 26, 2026, before getting pushed back to November 2026.