Former ZeniMax Online Studios founder Matt Firor confirmed that the cancellation of the highly anticipated game Project Blackbird, which he had waited his entire career to create, led to his resignation. The game, a sci-fi third-person shooter set on an exoplanet, was in development for over seven years and showed promising gameplay, but was abruptly canceled due to Microsoft layoffs related to AI investments. Firor expressed respect for the development team and now enjoys the game as a community member, while former team members are working on new projects.
Capcom's upcoming sci-fi shooter Pragmata, set for release in 2026, features a unique puzzle-based gunplay mechanic where players hack enemy defenses to create openings for attack, offering a fresh combat experience. A new trailer and a mini-game demo showcase this innovative system, which combines strategic hacking with traditional shooting, promising an engaging gameplay loop.
End of Abyss is an atmospheric sci-fi shooter with Metroidvania-style exploration, inspired by Alien, featuring scanning mechanics, combat, and a dark, spooky atmosphere, coming to PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Sony's Firewalk Studios has unveiled Concord, a 5v5 sci-fi shooter for PC and PS5, with a beta in July and full launch on August 23rd. The game, inspired by Guardians of the Galaxy, features 16 characters from a group called the Freegunners, each with unique abilities. Weekly story vignettes will provide deeper insights into the game's characters and narratives.
PlayStation has released merchandise for the popular game Helldivers 2, including shirts with in-game quotes and a mug featuring the phrase "liber-tea." The initial offerings also include shirts with the game's logo and an orbital precision stratagem icon. More products are expected to be released in the coming months, with hopes for weirder and funnier items. The merchandise is now available on Amazon, Insert Coin, and the official PlayStation Gear store.
Arrowhead Game Studios has revealed the PC specs and crossplay support for the upcoming satirical sci-fi shooter sequel Helldivers 2, set to launch on PlayStation 5 and PC on February 8th. The game will feature crossplay between PlayStation 5 and PC, and the PC version will support resolutions of up to 4K, mouse/keyboard and controller, with system requirements ranging from a GTX 1050 Ti for 30fps at 1080p to an RTX 4070 Ti for 60fps at 4K.
GOG.com is offering a free download of the sci-fi shooter game, Hell Division, for a limited time. Set in a cyberpunk metropolis, players pilot lethal drones to take on dynamic air battles and uncover the story behind the conflict of two greedy corporations. The game has received mixed reviews, but it costs nothing to try. Additionally, Steam has added many new free games recently, including retro-style action-adventures, narrative exploration games, and arena fighters.
