https://nxarc.net/news/ Confirmed launches, patches, platform changes, business moves, and player-community stories organized with clear dates and source context. en-US Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://nxarc.net/news/2026/playstation-physical-disc-production-ending-2028/ https://nxarc.net/news/2026/playstation-physical-disc-production-ending-2028/ Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Sony says new PlayStation games will be digital-only from January 2028, ending physical disc production while leaving existing discs unaffected. https://nxarc.net/news/2026/pewdiepie-odysseus-explained-what-is-known-about-the-ai-release/ https://nxarc.net/news/2026/pewdiepie-odysseus-explained-what-is-known-about-the-ai-release/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT PewDiePie Odysseus is best understood as an open-source, self-hosted AI workspace connected to Felix Kjellberg’s broader creator-led AI experiments. https://nxarc.net/news/2026/crimson-desert-patch-10100-adds-mounts-and-improves-input/ https://nxarc.net/news/2026/crimson-desert-patch-10100-adds-mounts-and-improves-input/ Sun, 29 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Pearl Abyss detailed Crimson Desert patch 1.01.00 as a large post-launch update aimed at some of the game’s loudest early complaints. https://nxarc.net/news/2026/sword-art-online-echoes-of-aincrad-set-for-july-launch/ https://nxarc.net/news/2026/sword-art-online-echoes-of-aincrad-set-for-july-launch/ Sat, 07 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT The action RPG is now available, and the story has been updated from pre-release timing to the launch state and subsequent support. https://nxarc.net/news/2026/until-then-announces-afterimages-dlc-expanding-narrative-content/ https://nxarc.net/news/2026/until-then-announces-afterimages-dlc-expanding-narrative-content/ Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Until Then: Afterimages launched on June 18, 2026 with two new story chapters following Sofia and Mark. https://nxarc.net/news/2025/steam-store-down-minutes-after-hollow-knight-silksong-launch/ https://nxarc.net/news/2025/steam-store-down-minutes-after-hollow-knight-silksong-launch/ Thu, 04 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT Steam’s storefront began failing for many users shortly after Hollow Knight: Silksong launched, with store pages returning “Something Went Wrong” messages and E502 L3 errors. https://nxarc.net/news/2025/fantasy-life-i-update-150-arrival-packed-with-new-features/ https://nxarc.net/news/2025/fantasy-life-i-update-150-arrival-packed-with-new-features/ Wed, 20 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT Level-5’s version 1.5.0 update for Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time is built around the kind of features that make a long-running life sim easier to keep playing. https://nxarc.net/news/2025/final-fantasy-tactics-the-ivalice-chronicles-remaster-introduces-full-voice-acting-and-modern-enhancements/ https://nxarc.net/news/2025/final-fantasy-tactics-the-ivalice-chronicles-remaster-introduces-full-voice-acting-and-modern-enhancements/ Fri, 06 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT Square Enix’s tactical RPG revival is now available across modern consoles and PC, with later updates expanding language support and adding features such as New Game Plus. https://nxarc.net/news/2024/legend-let-me-solo-her-conquers-shadow-of-the-erdtrees-boss/ https://nxarc.net/news/2024/legend-let-me-solo-her-conquers-shadow-of-the-erdtrees-boss/ Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT GAMING – July 1, 2024: Renowned Elden Ring player Let Me Solo Her has achieved a significant milestone by defeating the final boss of the highly challenging Shadow of the. https://nxarc.net/news/2024/palworld-breaks-records-and-sets-new-horizons-on-steam/ https://nxarc.net/news/2024/palworld-breaks-records-and-sets-new-horizons-on-steam/ Sun, 28 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT Palworld, the sensational new game from Pocketpair, has taken the gaming world by storm, reaching an unprecedented milestone of over 2 million concurrent players on Steam. https://nxarc.net/news/2024/old-school-runescape-introduces-scurrius-the-rat-king-in-latest-pvm-update/ https://nxarc.net/news/2024/old-school-runescape-introduces-scurrius-the-rat-king-in-latest-pvm-update/ Sat, 27 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT In a thrilling update to the world of Old School RuneScape, players are now faced with a new and daunting challenge: Scurrius, the Rat King. https://nxarc.net/news/2023/gamers-are-already-complaining-that-gta-vi-is-woke/ https://nxarc.net/news/2023/gamers-are-already-complaining-that-gta-vi-is-woke/ Mon, 04 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT The early culture-war reaction said more about online outrage cycles than the game. GTA VI is currently scheduled for November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. https://nxarc.net/news/2023/sony-faces-7point9-billion-playstation-store-lawsuit-november-2023/ https://nxarc.net/news/2023/sony-faces-7point9-billion-playstation-store-lawsuit-november-2023/ Thu, 30 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT LONDON, Nov 21, 2023 - Sony Group Corp is embroiled in a massive legal battle as it faces a lawsuit worth approximately 6.3 billion pounds ($7.9 billion) in the United Kingdom. https://nxarc.net/news/2023/the-witcher-4-half-of-cdpr-working-on-project-polaris/ https://nxarc.net/news/2023/the-witcher-4-half-of-cdpr-working-on-project-polaris/ Thu, 30 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT NOV 28, 2023: CD Projekt Red is channeling significant resources into the development of The Witcher 4, codenamed Project Polaris. https://nxarc.net/news/2023/final-fantasy-16-claims-top-spot-in-uk-sales-charts-a-delightful-blend-of-tradition-and-innovation/ https://nxarc.net/news/2023/final-fantasy-16-claims-top-spot-in-uk-sales-charts-a-delightful-blend-of-tradition-and-innovation/ Tue, 27 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT Final Fantasy 16, the highly anticipated sixteenth installment of the beloved role-playing franchise, has made its exclusive debut on the PlayStation 5. https://nxarc.net/news/2023/super-mario-rpg-remake-announced-in-nintendo-direct-a-classic-returns-with-a-modern-twist/ https://nxarc.net/news/2023/super-mario-rpg-remake-announced-in-nintendo-direct-a-classic-returns-with-a-modern-twist/ Thu, 22 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT The Nintendo Direct announcement became a finished release in November 2023, bringing the classic Mario RPG to Switch with rebuilt visuals and quality-of-life changes. https://nxarc.net/news/2023/diablo-iv-blizzard-takes-action-against-rampant-xp-farming-shaking-up-the-meta/ https://nxarc.net/news/2023/diablo-iv-blizzard-takes-action-against-rampant-xp-farming-shaking-up-the-meta/ Fri, 16 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT Blizzard Entertainment is shaking things up in the world of Diablo IV with their latest update! https://nxarc.net/news/2023/diablo-4-review-bombing-fans-voice-concerns-after-highly-anticipated-release-is-it-worth-the-hype/ https://nxarc.net/news/2023/diablo-4-review-bombing-fans-voice-concerns-after-highly-anticipated-release-is-it-worth-the-hype/ Sun, 11 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT Diablo 4, the highly anticipated latest installment in the beloved franchise, has unfortunately fallen victim to review bombing as frustrated fans take to the internet to. https://nxarc.net/news/2023/street-fighter-6-joins-exclusive-gaming-club-with-perfect-score-in-famitsu-magazine/ https://nxarc.net/news/2023/street-fighter-6-joins-exclusive-gaming-club-with-perfect-score-in-famitsu-magazine/ Sat, 10 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT Street Fighter 6 has achieved a remarkable milestone, joining the exclusive ranks of games that have received a perfect score in the renowned Japanese magazine Famitsu. https://nxarc.net/news/2023/playstation-5-stock-issues-finally-resolved-gamers-rejoice/ https://nxarc.net/news/2023/playstation-5-stock-issues-finally-resolved-gamers-rejoice/ Sun, 02 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT After months of waiting and disappointment, it seems that PlayStation 5 stocks are finally on their way to normalcy. https://nxarc.net/news/2023/cd-projekt-red-to-offer-its-female-employees-menstrual-leave/ https://nxarc.net/news/2023/cd-projekt-red-to-offer-its-female-employees-menstrual-leave/ Fri, 31 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT The company later received a diversity and inclusion award for the program, which remains listed among employee wellbeing benefits in current job materials. https://nxarc.net/news/2023/armored-core-6-to-be-released-before-elden-ring-dlc/ https://nxarc.net/news/2023/armored-core-6-to-be-released-before-elden-ring-dlc/ Fri, 03 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT The original timing rumor proved directionally correct: Armored Core VI arrived in August 2023, while Elden Ring’s major expansion followed later. https://nxarc.net/news/2023/video-game-publisher-giant-square-enix-to-replace-its-ceo/ https://nxarc.net/news/2023/video-game-publisher-giant-square-enix-to-replace-its-ceo/ Fri, 03 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT The planned leadership change became official in 2023, and Square Enix’s current executive biography continues to list Kiryu as president and representative director. https://nxarc.net/news/2023/a-nintendo-switch-joy-con-featuring-gamecube-layout-has-been-released/ https://nxarc.net/news/2023/a-nintendo-switch-joy-con-featuring-gamecube-layout-has-been-released/ Tue, 10 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT A new controller for the Nintendo Switch, called the NYXI Wizard Wireless Joy-pad, has been released that aims to solve the issue of stick drift, a common problem with the. https://nxarc.net/news/2023/elden-ring-starts-2023-at-the-top-of-the-charts/ https://nxarc.net/news/2023/elden-ring-starts-2023-at-the-top-of-the-charts/ Tue, 10 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT Elden Ring, the new action role-playing game developed by FromSoftware, has started off the year at number two on the Steam charts. https://nxarc.net/news/2022/watch-the-witcher-3s-next-gen-trailer-side-by-side-comparison/ https://nxarc.net/news/2022/watch-the-witcher-3s-next-gen-trailer-side-by-side-comparison/ Sun, 25 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT The Witcher 3, CD Projekt Reds biggest hit and one of the greatests RPGs ever made, will receive a next-gen update. https://nxarc.net/news/2022/fortnite-addiction-lawsuit-filed-by-parents-in-canada/ https://nxarc.net/news/2022/fortnite-addiction-lawsuit-filed-by-parents-in-canada/ Sun, 11 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT Parents in Quebec alleged that Fortnite had become harmful for their children, claiming that long play sessions affected sleep, eating habits, hygiene, and daily routines. https://nxarc.net/news/2022/more-server-issues-and-yet-another-rollback-for-old-school-runescape/ https://nxarc.net/news/2022/more-server-issues-and-yet-another-rollback-for-old-school-runescape/ Sun, 11 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT Jagex reported the issue just before 11:15 on December 9, 2022. Engineers quickly shut down the servers in order to fix them and return them to their original state before. https://nxarc.net/news/2022/new-content-added-to-nintendo-switch-online-expansion/ https://nxarc.net/news/2022/new-content-added-to-nintendo-switch-online-expansion/ Sun, 11 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers received Nintendo 64-themed profile icons tied to games like F-Zero X, Yoshi’s Story, and Ocarina of Time. https://nxarc.net/news/2022/diablo-4-release-date-announced/ https://nxarc.net/news/2022/diablo-4-release-date-announced/ Fri, 09 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT A historical look at Diablo IV’s release-date reveal, the June 2023 launch that followed, and why the announcement mattered to Blizzard’s return to Sanctuary. https://nxarc.net/news/2022/armored-core-vi-confirmed-at-the-game-awards/ https://nxarc.net/news/2022/armored-core-vi-confirmed-at-the-game-awards/ Fri, 09 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT FromSoftware confirmed Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon during The Game Awards 2022, ending years of speculation about whether the studio’s mech-combat series would return. https://nxarc.net/news/2022/gamestops-revenue-continues-to-drop-sparking-fears-of-bankruptcy/ https://nxarc.net/news/2022/gamestops-revenue-continues-to-drop-sparking-fears-of-bankruptcy/ Fri, 09 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT GameStop’s quarterly report in late 2022 showed how difficult the physical-game retail business had become. https://nxarc.net/news/2022/minecraft-operating-company-in-china-awarded-7-million-for-copyright-infringement/ https://nxarc.net/news/2022/minecraft-operating-company-in-china-awarded-7-million-for-copyright-infringement/ Tue, 29 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT NetEase, the authorized operator of Minecraft in China, was awarded 50 million yuan, roughly $7 million, in a copyright case connected to Mini World. https://nxarc.net/news/2022/power-rangers-actor-jason-david-frank-dead-at-49/ https://nxarc.net/news/2022/power-rangers-actor-jason-david-frank-dead-at-49/ Mon, 21 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT Jason David Frank, best known for playing Tommy Oliver in the Power Rangers franchise, died at 49. https://nxarc.net/news/2022/smite-gets-extra-grindy-with-this-runescape-collaboration/ https://nxarc.net/news/2022/smite-gets-extra-grindy-with-this-runescape-collaboration/ Mon, 21 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT Smite’s RuneScape collaboration brought Old School RuneScape references into the mythological MOBA.