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Video Games Update: Roblox Forecast Drop, Final Fantasy XIV Evercold, Xbox Project Helix Reveal – May 1, 2026

Video GamesFriday, May 1, 2026

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  • Roblox's stock dropped sharply after a Q1 report showing strong revenue but slower new user growth due to mandatory age-checks, leading to a $1 billion reduction in 2026 revenue forecast. These changes highlight the financial impact of regulatory safety measures on the platform's growth trajectory across PC and consoles.[GameSpot][GamesIndustry.biz]
  • Final Fantasy XIV's Evercold expansion brings new factions, characters, and shard travel options, enhancing the MMORPG's immersive experience ahead of its release. The expansion promises significant gameplay additions for the community on PC and consoles.[Dualshockers]
  • Subnautica 2 enters early access on May 14, featuring a massive squid monster and promising expanded content with upcoming updates introducing its lair. This launch follows a legal dispute with Krafton, showing how legal issues can affect game release schedules.[Rock Paper Shotgun]
  • Xbox prepares to disclose further details on its next-generation Project Helix console in a Game Dev Update session next week, generating anticipation among developers and fans for potential innovations and platform capabilities.[Pure Xbox]
  • Konami greenlit Castlevania: Belmont's Curse DLC after approving Evil Empire’s pitch for a Dead Cells crossover, illustrating publisher support for ambitious and large-scale DLC projects despite developer reservations.[GamesRadar+]
  • Battlefield 6's community is polarized over EA's early pre-order availability for the Season 3 Battle Pass, intensifying debates about monetization timing and player sentiment in live-service shooters.[IGN]
  • Warhorse Studios, makers of Kingdom Come, denied shutdown rumors and revealed work on a massive Lord of the Rings RPG, indicating ambitious plans amid industry competition over Tolkien intellectual properties.[Kotaku][Rock Paper Shotgun]
  • Okayu Nyumu R, a PC visual novel starring Hololive VTuber Nekomata Okayu, will receive an English localization, expanding its reach to Western audiences and reflecting the growing international interest in VTuber-themed games.[Siliconera]

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Castlevania: Belmont's Curse exists because Konami loved Evil Empire's Dead Cells crossover pitch, even though the devs thought the DLC was "too big" and the publisher would "never say yes"

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Konami approved the Castlevania: Belmont's Curse DLC after positively receiving Evil Empire's crossover pitch with Dead Cells, despite initial developer doubts about the DLC’s size and likelihood of approval. This DLC exemplifies successful collaboration between publishers and developers.

GamesRadar+ · 5/1/2026, 9:54:04 PM