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GTA 6 Preorders Top $400M Amid Leaks; Sony Ends Disc Production From 2028 – Aug 2026 Gaming News

Video GamesWednesday, August 19, 2026

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  • Grand Theft Auto 6 continues to dominate gaming news with multiple gameplay leaks despite Rockstar's efforts to contain them, and has impressively amassed over $400 million from preorders with 4.38 million copies sold as of August 18, underlining its anticipated blockbuster status.[GameSpot][Eurogamer][GameSpot]
  • Sony is making a significant shift by ending physical PlayStation game discs production from 2028, moving fully to digital-only distribution, which marks a major transition in how PlayStation games will be purchased and played.[Push Square]
  • The Horizon live service co-op game by Sony was reworked after negative player feedback, starting in June, with the company scrapping original plans for the live game to refocus on a smaller, story-driven experience, delaying the next mainline Horizon installment by several years.[PC Gamer][Rock Paper Shotgun][Eurogamer][GameSpot]
  • Naughty Dog’s cancelled standalone online multiplayer sequel to The Last of Us's Factions mode was the principal focus of much of the studio before its cancellation in late 2023, highlighting the scale of the project that was abruptly shelved.[Push Square]
  • Subnautica 2’s latest early access update adds key cooperative gameplay features such as proximity chat and player revival systems, while developers have pledged upcoming new story elements and a new region, reinforcing support for the game's community.[Dualshockers]
  • Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4’s beta is set to implement fixes for persistent gameplay problems that have troubled the franchise for nearly ten years, promising improvements that may revitalize player experience ahead of the official launch.[IGN]
  • Ledgerbound, a newly released tactical RPG on Steam, combines Fire Emblem-style combat with a unique narrative focusing on insurance adjusters investigating heroic deaths, and has drawn attention for its innovative storytelling and gameplay approach.[Polygon]
  • Microsoft’s Xbox announced two extensive broadcast events for Gamescom 2026, scheduled for August 26, featuring a slate of gameplay reveals, interviews, and new trailers, signaling a major week of announcements and marketing for upcoming releases.[Pure Xbox]
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