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Development Troubles

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video-games1 year ago

"Reports Suggest GTA 6 Release Delayed to 2026 Amid Rockstar's Fallback Plan"

Rockstar's highly anticipated GTA 6 may face delays, with reports suggesting a potential release date slip to 2026 due to development troubles. The studio is publicly aiming for a 2025 release, but concerns over falling behind schedule have led to a controversial decision to call staff back to the office, sparking backlash from employees. This move has raised worries about increased crunch for developers and highlights the challenges of balancing game development with the wellbeing of the team.

gaming2 years ago

Insider Reveals Troubles and Secrets of Rockstar's Canceled Game Agent

Former Rockstar Games technical director Obbe Vermeij has revealed details about the development troubles of the long-lost game Agent, which was announced as a PlayStation 3 exclusive in 2009 but never released. Vermeij explained that the pressure from developing Grand Theft Auto 5 led to the game being switched studios and eventually abandoned. Despite leaked images and renewed trademarks, it is presumed that Agent is no longer being worked on by Rockstar. However, fans of spy thrillers can look forward to a new 007 game being developed by Hitman developer IO Interactive.

gaming2 years ago

"Skull & Bones Continues to Lose Creative Directors Amid Union Campaign and Release Date Uncertainty"

Ubisoft's Skull & Bones faces more development troubles as it loses its third creative director, Elisabeth Pellen, who helped pivot the game's creative direction. Pellen left Ubisoft Singapore earlier this summer to serve as Ubisoft Paris' editorial director. The game's development has been tumultuous since its reveal in 2017, with allegations of misconduct at Ubisoft Singapore leading to a labor campaign organized by the Creative Media and Publishing Union. This marks the third labor force to become entangled in Ubisoft's workplace culture this year.