Announced last summer, this game immediately seemed packed with content. It’s a sprawling adventure you can play solo or online, featuring a large open world. You’ll engage in strategic, turn-based battles on land, fast-paced naval combat, tons of side activities, and the responsibility of managing your ship’s crew.
Urquhart explained that recent challenges weren’t catastrophic setbacks, but rather learning opportunities. He described them as frustrating, but valuable for growth. At the same time, the game Grounded 2 has become quite popular, and a recent major update, ‘The Toxic Tangle,’ has made it even better.
If you follow designer toys, you’ve probably noticed Labubu, with its unique and slightly creepy smile. Pop Mart has cleverly created high demand by releasing limited-edition figures and using the excitement of blind box collectibles. This strategy has worked incredibly well – what began as a fun, unusual character has become a major collecting craze.
Obsidian Entertainment has confirmed it won’t be making a third game in The Outer Worlds series. This decision follows disappointing sales for The Outer Worlds 2, which launched in October 2025, according to Microsoft. Obsidian’s studio head, Feargus Urquhart, stated the franchise is being put on hold indefinitely, with no current plans for future installments.
I’m so excited for the digital release! To get us hyped, the team partnered with Cineverse, a really cool entertainment studio, and they’re sharing a special sneak peek clip from the thriller – I can’t wait to see it!
The new series The Acolyte quickly gained a fan favorite in Manny Jacinto’s character, the Stranger, who seemed to be a powerful Sith Lord. However, his appearance created a puzzle, as he existed during the same time as Darth Plagueis, and the Sith typically follow a ‘Rule of Two’ – meaning only two Sith Lords exist at once. Since the Stranger wasn’t connected to the line of Sith established by Darth Bane (as Plagueis later trained Palpatine), viewers wondered how he fit into the larger Sith story. While The Acolyte has already connected to the Knights of Ren, recently revealed concept art suggests an even more exciting development.
Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:
Digital pre-orders are available now in the following editions:
Interest in the game likely began when the release date was revealed at last year’s Tokyo Game Show, but the first in a three-part video series definitely helped build excitement. That’s where we got a deeper look at the story, learning about the main character Kliff, his quest to bring the Greymanes back together, the mysterious Abyss, and those who want to control its power. Pearl Abyss also announced two additional playable characters who will explore the world of Pywel.
The true story of Highguard isn’t about its initial negative reception. It’s about how dedicated players are responding to the criticism and how the developers are listening. These early problems have sparked important discussions about what players want from ongoing, evolving shooter games, and the Highguard team is already making changes. As we’ve seen with games like No Man’s Sky and Cyberpunk 2077, a difficult launch doesn’t always mean a game will ultimately fail.