Top Video Game News April 13, 2026: GTA 6 Hack Threats, Pragmata Success, Xbox Game Pass Price Talks

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• •Rockstar Games is under repeated cyberattack by hacker group ShinyHunters, with the latest breach threatening to leak GTA 6 development data if ransom demands are not met by April 14, 2026. Despite this, Rockstar claims the incident has no impact on GTA 6 development, while leaked data reveals the company generates over $1 million daily from GTA Online revenue, underscoring its financial strength.[Destructoid][Kotaku]
• •Xbox Game Pass faces internal critique over its pricing, with the new CEO acknowledging the service has become too expensive for many players. Leaked memos and multiple reports in April 2026 suggest upcoming adjustments to pricing or service structure to improve accessibility and value for users.[GamesRadar+][GameSpot][Dualshockers]
• •Capcom enjoys a golden year in 2026, with Pragmata, Resident Evil Requiem, and Monster Hunter Stories 3 all placing among the top 10 highest-rated games on Metacritic. Pragmata's release on PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2 further cements Capcom's successful expansion into new IPs and advanced platform capabilities.[GamesRadar+][Nintendo Life][GamesRadar+][Push Square]
• •The Warhammer Classics initiative revitalizes over 20 vintage Warhammer and Warhammer 40k games, releasing them on Steam with seven titles making their Steam debut. This collection honors three decades of games across RTS, FPS, and fantasy sports genres, reflecting an effort to preserve and celebrate the franchise’s history.[GameSpot][Rock Paper Shotgun][PCGamesN]
• •Bleakmill confirmed the PC release date and time for INDUSTRIA 2 in April 2026, building anticipation for this next entry in their indie horror shooter lineup.[Destructoid]
• •Overwatch’s upcoming debut on Nintendo Switch 2 promises better visuals and a crisper gameplay experience compared to its original Switch release, enhancing the game’s appeal on the new console platform.[Destructoid]
• •Bethesda’s Starfield suffers significant technical problems on PS5, with widespread reports of crashes and unplayability leading to refund requests. These issues highlight challenges in porting major Xbox-led releases to PlayStation platforms, potentially affecting the title’s reception in the PlayStation market.[GamesRadar+][Kotaku][Push Square]
• •Intrepid Studios refutes allegations claiming Ashes of Creation’s Kickstarter funds were misappropriated on luxury items such as Magic: The Gathering cards and a personal chef. The company categorically denies these financial misuse claims amid ongoing scrutiny.[IGN][GamesRadar+]
• •The video game industry continues engagement with high-profile conferences, as ESA’s iicon conference expanded its speaker list for 2026 to include leaders like EA’s Andrew Wilson and Ubisoft’s Yves Guillemot, emphasizing focus on industry leadership and collaboration.[GamesIndustry.biz]
• •The Bully-inspired game Agefield High is scheduled for PC release in summer 2026, with Xbox and PS5 versions planned later in the year. The title generates notable interest due to its homage to classic school-based open-world games.[Pure Xbox]

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