Top Video Game News July 15, 2026: Black Flag Resynced Hits 2M Sales, Tony Hawk Removed from Game Pass

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•Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced had a highly successful launch, selling 2 million copies on Steam on day one, the best launch in the series' history, supported by Ubisoft with a 2.44GB patch releasing July 16, 2026 to improve the PS5 version.[Push Square][Eurogamer]
•Sony’s July 2026 PlayStation Plus Game Catalog includes major titles like Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Rise of the Ronin, and two PS2 classics, expanding subscriber access to both new releases and nostalgic games across PlayStation platforms.[IGN]
•The Sims 4 is finally receiving an autosave feature, coming July 21, 2026, after 12 years without it; this update specifically addresses players' frustrations with frequent crashes and lost progress in the long-running life simulation game.[GamesRadar+]
•Microsoft removed Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2 from Xbox Game Pass in July 2026 without any official explanation, leaving many subscribers disappointed as the popular skateboarding game is no longer available in the subscription service.[GameSpot]
•FromSoftware plans to showcase gameplay of their new multiplayer-only game for the first time in August 2026, signaling progress on the anticipated project from the studio known for Soulsborne titles and raising excitement among fans.[Polygon]
•Quantic Dream’s Indigo Prophecy (Fahrenheit) is receiving a PS5 remaster release and will be available in the PS Plus Premium tier in July 2026, giving players a chance to revisit the classic narrative adventure with improved technology on modern consoles.[Push Square]
•Activision unveiled Modern Warfare 4’s innovative Kill Block map, which dynamically changes its layout between matches by merging iconic Call of Duty maps to create a constantly evolving multiplayer experience, revealed in a recent gameplay video.[GameSpot]
•The GTA Online community is abuzz over a major update introducing new paintings believed to contain Easter eggs or lore clues pertaining to GTA 6, fueling player speculation in anticipation of the next main installment in the Grand Theft Auto series.[Kotaku]
•An enthusiastic modder successfully ported the classic FPS Counter-Strike to Sony’s PSP handheld console from 22 years ago, showcasing impressive technical ingenuity by reviving a renowned PC shooter on vintage hardware.[PC Gamer]

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'Yes, that's Counter-Strike on a PSP!': Modder gets favorite PC FPS working on Sony's 22-year-old handheld console

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A modder successfully ported the classic PC first-person shooter Counter-Strike to the 22-year-old Sony PSP handheld console, showcasing technical creativity by running the popular game on this vintage platform.

PC Gamer · 7/15/2026, 1:59:25 PM

AC Black Flag Resynced Update 1.04 Live Tomorrow, Patch Notes Revealed

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Ubisoft will release the first major post-launch update 1.04 for Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced on July 16, 2026, including a 2.44GB patch for PS5 with detailed patch notes to improve the game experience.

Push Square · 7/15/2026, 8:00:00 PM

GTA Online’s Big Update Added New Paintings And Yup, Fans Think They Are Filled With GTA 6 Clues

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GTA Online received a major content update adding new in-game paintings that fans interpret as containing clues about the upcoming GTA 6, generating renewed speculation within the game's community.

Kotaku · 7/15/2026, 7:59:50 PM

PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for July 2026 Confirmed

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Sony confirmed the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for July 2026, featuring titles such as Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Rise of the Ronin, and two PlayStation 2 classics, providing subscribers with notable new gaming options.

IGN · 7/15/2026, 3:44:00 PM

EA finally admits adding autosaves to The Sims 4 is a good idea after 12 years, slapping a band-aid on over a decade of heartbreak from crashes and lost progress

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After 12 years, EA announced autosave functionality will be added to The Sims 4 starting July 21, 2026, addressing long-standing player complaints about crashes and lost progress.

GamesRadar+ · 7/15/2026, 4:27:34 PM

See CoD: Modern Warfare 4’s Constantly-Changing Kill Block Map In Action

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Activision revealed Modern Warfare 4's new Kill Block map, a dynamic multiplayer map that changes its environment after each match by combining various classic Call of Duty maps, aiming to keep gameplay fresh and engaging.

GameSpot · 7/15/2026, 4:05:25 PM

Heavy Rain Dev's PS2 Classic Indigo Prophecy Getting PS5 Re-Release

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Quantic Dream's cult classic Indigo Prophecy (Fahrenheit) is getting a re-release on PS5 this month and will be added to PS Plus Premium, offering upgraded visuals and playability of this beloved narrative adventure.

Push Square · 7/15/2026, 4:30:00 PM

Elden Ring developer's next game will be playable for first time next month

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FromSoftware announced their next multiplayer-only game will be playable for the first time in August 2026, marking an important milestone and generating anticipation among fans of the developer's challenging titles.

Polygon · 7/15/2026, 3:21:28 PM

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 Has Disappeared From Game Pass Without Explanation

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Microsoft unexpectedly removed Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2 from Xbox Game Pass in July 2026 without explanation, disappointing subscribers who no longer have access to the popular skateboarding title.

GameSpot · 7/15/2026, 1:17:50 PM

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced enjoys the best launch of any AC game on Steam, making avast sum of money there

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Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced sold 2 million copies on launch day, marking the best Steam launch in the franchise's history and underscoring the game's strong market success.

Eurogamer · 7/15/2026, 12:56:00 PM