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Steam has an estimated 200 million monthly active users, making it over 50% larger than PlayStation's reported 125 million monthly active users, according to an industry expert. This highlights Steam's dominant position in PC gaming compared to console platforms.
Zenimax Online Studios, developer of The Elder Scrolls Online, has been severely impacted by Xbox layoffs that have 'decimated' the team. This situation casts uncertainty on ongoing development and future roadmap plans for the MMO.
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma conceded that Xbox Game Pass has underperformed, currently holding about 30 million subscribers, far short of the expected 77 million. The statement confirms Microsoft’s difficulties in scaling its flagship subscription service.
Pearl Abyss confirmed that their game Crimson Desert is in development for the upcoming Switch 2 console, with basic gameplay already operational. This marks a new platform entry for the title, expanding to Nintendo's next-generation hardware.
PlayStation is launching a 27-inch gaming monitor featuring a DualSense charging hook, available for preorder now at Best Buy and PlayStation Direct. The monitor is set to release on August 27, targeting PlayStation gamers seeking enhanced display options.
Activision will release native PS5 and PS4 versions of Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2, as confirmed by new Trophy lists on Sony's servers. These ports bring classic first-person shooters to current-generation consoles to leverage improved hardware.
Pre-orders for Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed Black Flag remake on Steam have already exceeded the lifetime sales of Skull & Bones. Analysts predict significantly higher launch sales for the remake compared to recent franchise installments.
Subnautica 2 is receiving its first major update tomorrow, introducing improved creature behavior and other gameplay enhancements. This update aims to refine the player experience for the much-anticipated underwater exploration sequel.
Obsidian Entertainment, owned by Xbox and developers of The Outer Worlds, has cut approximately 25% of its staff—between 60 and 70 employees—as part of Microsoft’s mass layoffs. The cuts raise concerns about the studio’s ability to sustain ongoing and future projects.
Respawn and CD Projekt Red announced a new Apex Legends event featuring characters from Cyberpunk 2077 and Cyberpunk Edgerunners. This crossover update expands Apex Legends’ roster and content, tapping into the Cyberpunk universe.