Fans are excited by a recent social media post from Beenox, hinting at a possible new Crash Bandicoot project, potentially a new game or animation, but nothing has been officially confirmed yet.
PlayStation fans were teased about a new project from Santa Monica Studio by Cory Barlog on Facebook, but the account was later revealed to be fake. The studio is reportedly working on a new IP, possibly a spin-off or a different type of game, with an announcement expected later this year. However, the authenticity of the teaser is uncertain, and Sony has not confirmed any details.
The Assassin's Creed Shadows update 1.0.7 for Xbox, released on July 29, 2025, is a major 19 GB patch introducing New Game+ mode, level cap increase to 80, new achievements, and various gameplay and visual improvements, enhancing the overall player experience.
Massive Entertainment is releasing a free December update for Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora on PS5, adding a third-person mode and New Game+ to celebrate the game's second anniversary, alongside the release of Avatar: Fire and Ash, with improvements to animations, controls, and gameplay experience.
Ubisoft's Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora will receive a free update on December 5th, adding a third-person mode and New Game+ mode, just before the release of the new Avatar film, enhancing gameplay and replayability.
Sonic Team boss Takashi Iizuka announced that remakes of Sonic Adventure and Sonic Adventure 2 are not planned due to the extensive workload, and instead, the focus will be on creating new Sonic games.
Naughty Dog's Neil Druckmann has been working on a new game since 2020, though details remain scarce. During a recent online discussion, Druckmann confirmed his involvement in the project, which follows the success of The Last of Us Part II. Despite the lack of specifics, the timeline suggests the game might be nearing completion. Meanwhile, Naughty Dog has faced challenges, including the cancellation of a Last of Us Online project and leadership changes. Fans are also eager for updates on the Uncharted series, which has been dormant since 2017.
With the upcoming release of Elden Ring's DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree, on June 21, players are advised to refamiliarize themselves with the game. Starting New Game+ (NG+) is one way to do this, but it overwrites your save file, so consider your time and goals. NG+ retains your level, Runes, and most items but resets quest progress. Alternatively, creating a new character can help you get back into the game's combat without affecting your main save. The DLC will feature a unique leveling system, making your current level less critical.
Toys for Bob, the developer behind Crash Bandicoot 4 and the Skylanders series, has announced a publishing deal with Xbox for its next game, which is still in early development. The studio recently became independent after splitting from Activision Blizzard, allowing it to work with Xbox while maintaining autonomy.
Toys for Bob, known for Crash Bandicoot 4 and Spyro Reignited Trilogy, announced a partnership with Xbox to publish their next game, which is still in early development. Further details have not been disclosed.
Naughty Dog co-president Neil Druckmann has teased that the developer's next game could be its most thrilling yet and has the potential to redefine mainstream perceptions of gaming. Following the success of HBO's adaptation of The Last of Us, Druckmann is excited about the visibility and potential of their new project, which aims to bridge the gap between gamers and non-gamers. While the specifics of the game remain unannounced, it is confirmed that Naughty Dog is working on multiple ambitious single-player games, possibly including a new IP or The Last of Us 3.
Neil Druckmann, head of Naughty Dog, hints that the studio's next game could redefine mainstream perceptions of gaming. While details are scarce, Druckmann expressed excitement about the project, emphasizing the growing appreciation for gaming across all age groups. This follows the success of The Last of Us TV adaptation, which has helped bridge the gap between gamers and non-gamers. Naughty Dog's last major release was The Last of Us: Part 2 in 2020.
Grounded's Fully Yoked update introduces four new Xbox achievements, New Game+ mode, and a plethora of new content, including Ant Queens, themed buildings, and a baby ant pet. New Game+ offers remixed challenges and rewards, while the update also brings quality-of-life improvements, new items and equipment, and crossplay compatibility. The patch notes detail the addition of Japanese voice overs, new playground features, and numerous bug fixes and optimizations.
Swen Vincke of Larian Studios clarifies his previous comments about the studio's next game, emphasizing that the "very big RPG that will dwarf them all" is not their next project. Instead, they have two big and ambitious games planned after Baldur's Gate 3. Vincke hints at a new game that will be different in tone and style from their previous work, sparking curiosity about what it could be. Additionally, he criticizes studios for laying off critical technical artists and expresses excitement about hiring them.
Larian's next game will have a different tone and style from Baldur's Gate 3, but won't overshadow it, according to studio founder Swen Vincke. He clarified that the upcoming game will be "new in the sense that it is different from the things that we've done before," and addressed a misunderstanding about its size, stating that it won't be a "very big RPG that will dwarf them all." Additionally, Vincke criticized industry layoffs, citing publisher "greed" as a cause.