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Latest Video Game News: GTA 6 Console Launch, Steam Controller Sells Out & Pragmata Hits 1M Sales - May 2026

Video GamesMonday, May 4, 2026

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  • Valve’s new $100 Steam Controller launched on May 4, 2026, selling out instantly and creating a scalper market with resale prices reaching up to $300. The extreme demand overwhelmed Steam's servers, highlighting the community's strong interest and Valve’s successful hardware revival after a decade since the original design.[Kotaku]
  • Grand Theft Auto 6 will release exclusively on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in November 2023 without a simultaneous PC launch, as confirmed by Rockstar and Take-Two’s CEO. The strategic decision focuses on core console audiences despite PC potentially representing up to 50% of total sales, delaying PC availability to a later date.[GameSpot]
  • Activision announced that the upcoming Call of Duty game will forgo support for last-gen consoles PlayStation 4 and Xbox One as of 2026, marking a shift to newer hardware. This reflects an industry-wide trend towards focusing development resources on current-generation platforms.[GameSpot]
  • Subnautica 2 is launching on May 14, 2026, on Xbox Game Pass for Xbox Series X|S and PC simultaneously with an early access release on Steam, demonstrating Microsoft's continued emphasis on Game Pass as a key platform for new releases.[GameSpot]
  • Warcraft 3: Legacy returned to Battle.net as a standalone client on May 4, 2026, allowing players to enjoy the classic RTS without the need to download Warcraft 3: Reforged. This move restores fan access to the original game following Reforged's criticized launch in 2020.[GameSpot]
  • EA’s Star Wars Battlefront continues to be the best-selling Star Wars video game in the United States, dominating the top ten sales ranking as of 2026. This sales dominance highlights EA’s successful stewardship of the Star Wars gaming license.[GamesRadar+]
  • Apex Legends achieved its highest player count in 18 months amid 2026, with Respawn identifying recent game updates and upcoming features as drivers for this player resurgence, reigniting interest in the popular battle royale.[PCGamesN]
  • Reports confirm Halo Studios is actively developing remakes of Halo 2 and Halo 3 following the success of the original Halo: Campaign Evolved remake, signaling Microsoft's dedication to updating iconic franchises for modern consoles.[Pure Xbox]
  • Capcom’s new IP Pragmata sold over one million copies within just two days of its 2026 release, rapidly establishing itself as a significant new franchise for the publisher with strong market impact.[Nintendo Life]
  • eFootball’s recent Naruto crossover event launched in May 2026 to attract new players received mixed feedback, underscoring the challenges of integrating popular media into established free-to-play sports games.[Push Square]

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