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GTA 6 Development Hits $1.5B, Star Fox 64 Remake on Switch 2 & Mina the Hollower PS5 Release — May 2026 Games Update

Video GamesWednesday, May 6, 2026

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  • Stranger Than Heaven, revealed during an Xbox showcase, is set for a Winter 2026 release on Xbox Game Pass. The title acts as a Yakuza prequel and features a star-studded cast including Snoop Dogg, with gameplay spanning five eras and cities.[Pure Xbox][GameSpot]
  • Nintendo announced a full remake of Star Fox 64 exclusively for the Switch 2, slated for release on June 25, 2026. The remake modernizes graphics and gameplay with cinematic storytelling, renewing enthusiasm for the franchise after over two decades.[Nintendo Life]
  • Take-Two's GTA 6 has become one of the most expensive games ever developed with costs reaching between $1 billion and $1.5 billion to date. Industry insiders like a Baldur's Gate 3 publishing lead forecast GTA 6 may sell 45 million copies on PS5 in its first week, demonstrating immense market anticipation.[IGN][GamesRadar+]
  • Supercell expanded its portfolio by acquiring Metacore, the developers behind Merge Mansion, as part of broader moves in the casual mobile market focusing on live game operations and sustained player engagement.[GamesIndustry.biz]
  • NetherRealm Studios is officially pursuing another Mortal Kombat game, according to creative director Ed Boon. This confirms ongoing franchise development alongside circulating rumors regarding Injustice 3.[Push Square]
  • Sid Meier’s Civilization VII will receive its significant free 'Test Of Time' update on May 19, 2026, enabling players to continue using the same civilization across different Age transitions. This update aims to reinvigorate the strategy dynamics of the popular franchise.[Nintendo Life]
  • Mina the Hollower, an action-adventure game inspired by Game Boy Color aesthetics and developed by Yacht Club Games, has gone gold and is scheduled for release on PS5 on May 29, 2026, priced at $19.99. It will simultaneously launch on Nintendo Switch 1 and Switch 2, broadening its accessibility.[Push Square][Nintendo Life]

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