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Video Game News: Steam Deck Price Spike, Witcher 3 DLC & Mina the Hollower Top Ratings (May 27, 2026)

Video GamesWednesday, May 27, 2026

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  • Bungie announced the end of Destiny 2 after nine years, thanking its community for their stories and emphasizing the continuation of other ongoing projects. Concurrently, Bungie is offering its other shooter, Marathon, as free-to-play on PS5 for one week starting June 2, aligned with a new Season 2 launch featuring a new map and character shell, seeking to boost player engagement.[GamesRadar+][Push Square]
  • CD Projekt RED announced a significant new expansion for The Witcher 3, 'Songs of the Past', set for 2027 release. The DLC features a full Geralt storyline but controversially drops Windows 10 support and excludes Nintendo Switch, highlighting shifting platform priorities 12 years after the original game launched.[PCGamesN][GameSpot][Polygon]
  • Valve implemented a drastic price increase on Steam Deck OLED models, with the 512GB version now costing $789 and the 1TB model rising from $650 to $950, surpassing the price of a PS5 Pro. Refurbished units remain at prior prices, but the hike of over 40% amid a global RAM shortage raises concerns regarding the handheld's competitiveness and affordability.[Push Square][Dualshockers][GameSpot][Polygon][Kotaku][PC Gamer]
  • Epic Games revealed Rocket League running on the new Unreal Engine 6 in a teaser showcasing enhanced graphical fidelity and physics. This marks a significant technical update for the popular vehicular soccer franchise, promising improved gameplay experiences.[GamesIndustry.biz]
  • Mina the Hollower, developed by Yacht Club Games, has become the highest rated game of 2026 on Metacritic, surpassing big titles like Forza Horizon 6 and Resident Evil Requiem. The game is praised as a retro-inspired Souls-like with challenging combat and a unique fusion of Zelda and Bloodborne design elements.[GameSpot][GamesRadar+][Polygon]

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