The new installment, officially named .hack//ZERO, will be a completely new beginning for the long-running series. While the platforms haven’t been announced yet, it’s likely this won’t be a simple mobile game remake.
Recent rumors suggest Sony is thinking about delaying the release of its next PlayStation console, potentially until 2028 or 2029, sources say.
Here are the first details, via the game’s official website:
It’s still unclear exactly how this will affect game developers and players, especially since newer GPUs often support the latest features anyway. However, one NeoGaf user, AdamsApple, pointed out that differences in GPU architecture were noticeable in the 2024 game Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 when comparing the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S versions.
Currently, the top five games of 2026—excluding the fifth-ranked title—aren’t playable on Xbox Series X. This means Xbox fans are having a particularly slow start to the year.
Fans on Reddit are buzzing with theories about how Secret Wars will impact the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and many believe the movie will essentially restart the franchise. Interestingly, their reasoning centers around Doctor Doom – who we haven’t seen yet – and the surprising casting of Robert Downey Jr. in the role. Several users point to Downey Jr.’s age, suggesting he won’t play the villain long-term, and that the film will instead pave the way for a fresh start with new actors taking on familiar roles.
Even though his review still contains strong language, he does offer more detailed thoughts and provides specific examples of what he enjoys and dislikes about the game.
Will Powers, marketing director at Pearl Abyss America, explained on the Dropped Frames podcast that the game’s system is constantly changing. It figures things out based on the in-game weather and temperature. Things like how high up you are, the time of day, wind, and whether it’s snowing or raining all play a big role.
According to Krogh, 007: First Light focuses on fast-paced action, unlike the more deliberate, stealth-focused gameplay of Hitman. The developers aim to keep the Bond game moving quickly by giving players plenty of options, so they can make decisions much faster than in a typical Hitman level.
Following last week’s State of Play announcement for its sequel, Scars of Kosmora, PlayStation has increased its support for the game by adding it to the PS Studios family. Although the developer, Ember Lab, will still operate independently, the game will now be treated as a first-party title, similar to games like Lost Soul Aside, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, and Stellar Blade.