Supermassive faces layoffs, Zelda Switch 2 leaks, and Stop Killing Games sues Sony

Supermassive Games, the studio behind Dark Pictures and Until Dawn, is set for a significant round of layoffs following the mixed reception to its latest release. The cuts mark a rough stretch for a developer that built its reputation on narrative horror, and come at a time when several mid-tier studios are feeling the pressure of underperforming titles.

A reported leak of a Legend of Zelda 40th anniversary Nintendo Switch 2 console has been making the rounds, with images circulating online and drawing an eager response from fans. Stop Killing Games, the preservation campaign, has taken more direct action by joining a lawsuit against Sony over what it describes as total control of PlayStation Store pricing. The Lord of the Rings: War in the North Legacy Edition got a shadow drop on modern consoles and PC, while Fortnite is giving away a free skin ahead of the Control Resonant launch. Elden Ring has also surfaced in a new story trailer for Switch 2, suggesting FromSoftware's RPG is making the jump to Nintendo's hardware.

Oblivion Remastered has had an optimisation update confirmed, good news for players who have been waiting on performance improvements. Pearl Abyss spoke about its ambitions beyond Crimson Desert, signalling openness to sequels, multiplayer expansions, and DLC, while also confirming that the Pokemon-inspired DokeV is targeting a launch in the second half of 2028 — nearly a decade after it was first shown. A report that a game called Rideshare Stimulator replaced its lead writer with ChatGPT drew attention to the ongoing conversation around AI in game development.