Xbox goes disc-to-digital, GTA 6 leaks on, and Elden Ring hits Switch 2

Xbox has officially confirmed its disc-to-digital conversion program, launching next week, which the company frames as a commitment to game preservation. The announcement comes directly in the wake of Sony's decision to end physical discs for PlayStation, and reactions are mixed — some coverage calls it a genuinely good idea while flagging concerns about what the program's fine print might mean long-term. Separately, Xbox also confirmed a new $899 hardware release with pre-orders now live, and the most expensive Xbox on the market is picking up an additional perk.

GTA 6 leaks continue to surface despite Rockstar's response characterizing the situation as heartbreaking — the latest footage purportedly shows a Lucia prologue. Reviews for Star Wars Zero Company are in and landing very positively. Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition on Nintendo Switch 2 has also drawn its first wave of critical attention, with the general verdict being that it's a meaningful technical compromise that holds up better than expected.

The PlayStation Plus September 2026 lineup has been officially revealed, highlighted by what's being called a great retro RPG. Persona 4 Revival surfaced a story trailer packed with new footage. Mihoyo's CEO discussed Nodusfall, a Monster Hunter-style game the CEO describes as very un-Mihoyo — a characterization that has some players hoping for a lighter gacha footprint. The Before Crisis Final Fantasy VII storyline is set to conclude within FFVII Ever Crisis, and Shadow of the Road has locked in a November 12 launch date.