Switch 2, The Witcher 4, Intergalactic... - This week's top stories #6
, by Thibaut
This week was marked not only by an impromptu Nintendo Direct, but also by a host of rumors. So, without further ado, let's get to the bottom of it!
1 The Witcher 4 won't be released until 2027...
You'll have to be patient before you can play The Witcher 4. CD Projekt RED has confirmed that the game will not be released until 2027 at the earliest.
2 And Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet won't do any better
The same goes for Naughty Dog's next game, which began development in 2020. According to Jason Schreier, Intergalactic won't make it next year.
3 In the end, Hogwarts Legacy won't get a Definitive Edition
Warner Bros. has once again trimmed its catalog of games in development, cancelling Hogwarts Legacy Definitive Edition. This was to have been a large expansion adding an extra 10 to 15 hours of gameplay.
4 Kratos could get a side story in Greece
In the end, God of War is set to return to Greece with a new game in its own right. Presented as a mere side story, this title, less ambitious than the main entries, could land as early as this year.
5 Switch 2 could come out in June
The Nintendo Direct dedicated to the Switch 2 will be held on April 2. In lieau of that, we are getting many rumors. One of them is that the console will be released in the second half of June.
6 GTA VI delay threatens gaming industry
As we await an announcement from Rockstar, the WHOLE gaming industry is holding its breath. According to several analysts, a delay of GTA VI would have severe consequences for other games in development at various studios.
7 European Union tackles virtual currencies
The premium currencies used to purchase in-game items in certain game stores will now be scrutinized by the European Commission. The Commission is calling for greater transparency and the display of real prices.
8 Assassin's Creed Shadows passes 3 million player milestone
One week after its release, the latest Assassin's Creed has managed to gather over 3 million users. This is the second-best start for the saga, just behind Valhalla.
9 The archaeology-focused update for No Man's Sky is out now
The Relics patch is now available for download for Hello Games' title. Explorers can now unearth bones, display them in a museum and encounter fearsome new creatures.
10 Indiana Jones and the Great Circle lands April 17 on PS5
Developed by MachineGames, a Bethesda studio now owned by Microsoft, Indy's latest adventure is coming to PlayStation on April 17.
11. Ubisoft and Tencent reveal plan for new subsidiary
The French publisher has teamed up with the Chinese giant to create a new structure that will encompass its main licenses (Assassin's Creed, Far Cry and Rainbow Six). Tencent will own 25% of this subsidiary, estimated to be worth 4 billion euros.
12 Metroid Prime 4 is back at the latest Nintendo Direct
At this week's Nintendo Direct, the Japanese firm presented several games expected on the first Switch. We were able to admire some gameplay for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, still due for release this year.
13 NVIDIA launches an AI assistant for its GPUs
This assistant is now available on RTX 30, 40 and 50 cards, and can be used to optimize graphics card settings, manage peripheral lighting, recordings and fan profiles.