Xbox Showcase, The Outer Worlds 2, Oblivion and Mafia... - This week's top stories #8
, by Thibaut
After the big Switch 2 presentation, the gaming industry has calmed down a little. But that doesn't mean nothing happened this week. Xbox has some great news, and there all rumors of all kinds!
1 The Oblivion remake could be announced and released at any time now
This rumor is almost a running gag: hardly a week goes by without hearing something about Oblivion. According to Jeff Grubb, the remake can now be made official at any time and released immediately.
2 Square Enix could be teasing a Final Fantasy IX Remake
To mark the 25th anniversary of the saga's ninth opus, Square Enix has opened a website and published a quote from the game on social networks. Fans see it as a possible teaser for a remake. It has to be said that the rumor has been circulating for some time...
3. The Xbox Games Showcase 2025 will be held on June 8
Here it is! Xbox's summer conference will take place on Sunday June 8 at 7pm. It will be followed by a Direct dedicated to The Outer Worlds 2. Early rumors point to the presence of Gears Collection, Hollow Knight: Silksong, Minecraft Dungeons 2 and Ninja Gaiden 4.
#4. Death Stranding 2 is almost done
Expected on June 26 for PS5, the sequel to Death Stranding is almost ready. That's what Hideo Kojima said on his radio show. Development is about 95% complete.
5. The Last of Us series has been renewed for season 3
While the second season has yet to air, HBO and PlayStation have decided to approve a Season 3 for The Last of Us series. Sony has also announced The Last of Us Complete on PS5, an edition that includes both games.
6. The Switch 2 won't have achievements of any kind
Trophies and digital successes are a delight for hunters of virtual rewards on all media. Alas, we'll have to do without them on Switch 2, as Nintendo has confirmed their absence.
7. A Minecraft Movie 2 is already in the works
With over $300 million in box-office receipts over the weekend, the Minecraft movie is an undeniable phenomenal success. So much so that its director has announced that discussions are currently underway for the production of a second installment.
8. Star Citizen gets more and more money
While version 1.0 is still undated, Star Citizen has quietly passed the $800 million mark on its participatory funding. The billion-dollar mark before launch is more likely than ever.
9. Here's a long gameplay video for The Outer Worlds 2
Although it will be the star of a Direct on June 8, Obsidian's title hasn't waited to show itself off in 11 minutes of gameplay. There's no revolution here, but rather a sort of continuity with the first one.
10. Titanfall 3 may not exist after all
Once again, it's a rumor that's being repeated. Some were claiming that the third Titanfall was almost finished and would be released in 2026. Alas, generally well-informed insider Jeff Grubb says it's all false and the game doesn't exist.
11. The next Mafia could land on August 8
Mafia: The Old Country is due out this summer, and 2K Games seems to have spilled the beans on the exact release date. An article published on the title's Steam page mentioned August 8, 2025 for the title's arrival on consoles and PC.
12. A premium subscription for Battlefield 6?
A new Battlefield is in the works, and gamers have even had the chance to test it out. According to dataminers, EA will take advantage of this iteration to sell an optional paid subscription to its users. This should include bonuses and other rewards.
13. There's a Rainbow Six strategy title in the works
To end on a high note, Ubisoft is set to tackle the strategy genre with Rainbow Six. The gameplay is said to be similar to that of the XCOM, and the title could see the light of day in a year or two.