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🎮 PlayStation, Xbox, Multi-platformAnother Game Skips Last-Gen, As Dying Light: The Beast Dumps PS4/Xbox One
Dying Light: The Beast was released last year for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, with developer Techland promising a last-gen version of the game as well. That's no longer the case, as the studio says it has made the "difficult decision" to cancel the PS4 and Xbox One versions, due to the game's visuals being too advanced for those systems to handle. "Dying Light: The Beast was built from the ground up to take full advantage of current-generation hardware," Techland said(https://x.com/DyingLightGame/status/2077000243455906018) in a statement. "Its open world, advanced visuals, and fluid combat and traversal all depend on processing power and memory that previous-generation consoles simply cannot provide." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZ17PvGRgF0 Techland added that while development progressed on the last-gen versions, it came to the conclusion that the games would need to be technically compromised in a way that impacted the experience the studio sought to offer players. The developer added that it wasn't a matter of leaving those older platforms behind, but that they could not keep up with the demands of the game. Anyone who was expecting to play Dying Light: The Beast on PS4 or Xbox One and preordered the game will be eligible for a refund. Dying Light: The Beast isn't the only game to pull the plug on a last-gen release. The last few years have seen numerous titles focus purely on current-gen tech and PC, like Gotham Knights(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/gotham-knights-will-not-offer-performance-mode-on-console-runs-only-at-30-fps/1100-6508324/) and Hogwarts Legacy(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/hogwarts-legacy-last-gen-ports-delayed/1100-6512076/), while Cyberpunk 2077's major updates and Phantom Liberty expansion skipped the older consoles(https://www.gamespot.com/videos/cyberpunk-2077-reveals-dlc-ditches-last-gen-consoles/2300-6459403/) as well--likely due to the game suffering from severe performance issues on those platforms. The world of Dying Light: The Beast expanded with a free update(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/new-dying-light-the-beast-update-makes-your-choices-actually-matter-for-once/1100-6539002/) back in March that put much more emphasis on survival. The new mode allowed players to permanently clear out zombies from zones and repopulate them with people, but the catch with the Restored Land update was that supplies would be harder to find due to them no longer respawning, containers weren't as plentiful with goodies, and shops would charge a premium for their stock. "Techland's expansion turned standalone sequel winds up being the most enjoyable Dying Light so far, because it dials back the power fantasy," Mark Delaney wrote in GameSpot's Dying Light: The Beast review(https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/dying-light-the-beast-review/1900-6418407/).
🟩 Xbox, Multi-platformEverQuest’s biggest fans are leading its revival
Live-service games and the companies that run them are in big trouble. Games and their developers are getting shut down and gutted, and publishers' huge promises are dubious. Meanwhile, EverQuest, one of the original live-service games, is thundering back more than 25 years later. EverQuest Legends is currently in preorder beta with an upcoming release &8230;
🖥 PlayStation, Xbox, Mobile, VR, PCMini War codes
!(https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/roblox-mini-war-codes.jpg?width=690&quality=85&format=jpg&auto=webp) Mini War is a Roblox(https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/games/roblox) tycoon game that’s like a cross between Civilization and Grow a Garden. You’re put in charge of an entire country, and as you expand your country’s economy through exports, you’ll unlock upgrades, build new resources on your plot, and even attack other countries. Read more(https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/roblox-mini-war-codes)
🖥 PlayStation, Xbox, Mobile, VR, PCBuild a Soccer Squad codes
!(https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/build-a-soccer-squad-0.webp?width=690&quality=85&format=jpg&auto=webp) Build a Soccer Squad is a Roblox(https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/games/roblox) RNG game where you’re put in charge of building your very own football teams. You’ll roll for various real teams, and then you’ll draft the strongest players into your own dream team. As a little bonus, you also get to walk around a hub world to flex your strongest team members to other players. Read more(https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/roblox-build-a-soccer-squad-codes)
🖥 Xbox, PCid Software producer says 'you'll never get another WoW or Morrowind in the current climate' in the wake of Xbox layoffs
"These large publishers and monopolies have proven themselves terrible stewards."
🟩 Xbox, Multi-platformHow to get pure quartz in Palworld
Pure quartz is a valuable resource needed to make circuit boards and electrical goods. Find out where the best locations to mine pure quartz are in Palworld.
🖥 Xbox, PC, Multi-platformPalworld Technology tree Pal equip unlock list
In Palworld, your Technology tree is obscured with question marks until you catch certain Pals. We list out all the Pal equip unlocks in our guide.
🖥 Xbox, PC, Multi-platformHow to get high quality Pal oil in Palworld
Any Palworld players who want to craft guns will need high quality Pal oil. Our guide explains where to find it.
🟩 Xbox, Multi-platformHow to get polymer in Palworld
Polymer is a valuable resource in Palworld as it is needed to create circuit boards and powerful guns. Find out when you unlock polymer and how to make it.
🖥 Xbox, PCOne week after going independent in the Xbox bloodbath, South of Midnight developer Compulsion Games is looking for work
Compulsion says it's open to working with studios "across the games and entertainment industry."
🖥 Xbox, PC, Multi-platformHow to get wheat seeds in Palworld
If you’re looking to upgrade your base in Palworld, you’ll need wheat seeds to build a wheat plantation. Our guide explains where to find wheat seeds.
🟩 Xbox, Multi-platformGod Of War Laufey Will Be On A Disc, And That Tells Us When It Could Launch By
Sony will stop supporting physical game discs beginning in January 2028, and that news has not gone over well, even if it makes good business sense(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/your-loyalty-to-sony-or-xbox-means-nothing-analyst-says/?thumbnailid=1814257). Following that announcement, Sony's own Santa Monica Studio has confirmed that its high-profile upcoming game, God of War Laufey, will be available on a disc, and this is sparking some theories as to when it could release. "We can confirm God of War Laufey will be available on disc," the developer said(https://x.com/SonySantaMonica/status/2075664837095674340). Given that Sony's plan to kill game discs begins in January 2028, people are taking this statement to mean Laufey will launch before then. That wouldn't be surprising, as reporter Jason Schreier has already said Laufey is targeting a release in February or March 2027(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48JxW-UN4M). Another big-name PS5 game, Marvel's Wolverine, will be released on a disc as well(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/unlike-gta-6-marvels-wolverine-will-ship-with-a-disc/). Laufey is the next big God of War game, but instead of telling another Kratos story, this one focuses on his wife, Faye(https://godofwar.fandom.com/wiki/Laufey). Joining Faye on her journey is a gelatinous cube played by Jack Quaid(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/god-of-war-laufeys-director-talks-fan-skepticism-new-ideas-and-phranque-the-cube/). A lot of people have had a lot of things to say about Sony's decision to abandon physical game discs in the wake of increasing digital game sales. The decision to ditch discs is all about Sony making the most money possible(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/why-is-sony-killing-discs-its-all-about-profitability-and-control-expert-says/). Sony has legions of fans who collectively continue to buy many millions of physical game discs(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/playstations-disc-based-game-sales-have-dropped-dramatically-in-recent-years/) every year, but your loyalty to Sony means nothing(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/your-loyalty-to-sony-or-xbox-means-nothing-analyst-says/?thumbnailid=1814257). For what it's worth, people are theorizing that the next Xbox system, Project Helix(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/next-xbox-release-date-specs-display-price/1100-6525379/), will back away from discs as well. That's not happening yet, however, as Microsoft just recently announced that Halo: Campaign Evolved will be on a disc for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S(Campaign Evolved will be on a disc for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S).