Tag: Rumours
Rumour Ubisoft Cancels Animal Crossing Competitor After 3 Years in Development
Crossed off
Ubisoft has reportedly canned 'Alterra' — an Animal Crossing-style life sim game that had been in the works for roughly three years. No doubt another victim of the company's extensive structural overhaul, the project was apparently shut down just this week. According to Insider Gaming, staff were informed of the cancellation while at...
News Tekken 8 Fans Furious as Tifa Tipped for Street Fighter 6 Instead
Don't go breaking my Lockhart
Tekken 8 fans have been in a bloody brawl with maker Bandai Namco for years now, but if these Street Fighter 6 rumours come true, blood is going to boil. Many of you will know that Tifa Lockhart from Final Fantasy 7 has been one of the most requested Tekken 8 characters ever since its release in 2024. And now in what...
Rumour Ubisoft Working on Another Assassin's Creed Remake Besides Black Flag
Black Flag remake success could fuel even more
The official reveal of Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced is scheduled to take place this week, as Ubisoft brings back the pirate classic for PS5. However, according to new reporting from Insider Gaming, that's not the only entry it plans to remake for the modern era. Without saying which Assassin's...
Rumour Suspicions of Persona 1 and 2 Remasters Grow Stronger as Soundtrack Reappears
Keep dreaming of butterflies
Is Atlus really cooking up some kind of Persona and Persona 2 re-release? Some fans are becoming more and more convinced that it's happening. A couple of weeks back, series enthusiasts — including ourselves — caught on to a new line of merchandise, suspiciously focused on the first two Persona titles. Sold through...
Rumour A God of War PS5 Prequel Not Starring Kratos Will Take Us to Multiple Mythologies
Myth busters
There have been a lot of rumours circulating about the future of the God of War franchise, and one concerning a spinoff prequel refuses to die down. Outlet MP1st has reported several key details about a supposed new game in the series, one that has previously been described as "a new franchise within the God of War universe"...
Rumour Xbox Debating Whether to Make Its Games Exclusive Again
Internal talks at Microsoft reportedly underway
Microsoft is reportedly weighing up the idea of making Xbox games exclusive to its platform again, as fresh leadership evaluates the brand and looks to release Project Helix onto the market. Jez Corden of Windows Central makes the claim, stating on a recent podcast there's a "very very very big...
News Fable PS5 Reportedly Delayed, GTA 6 Could Push It to 2027
Jeff Grubb hears of an internal delay at Microsoft
Microsoft might have made the decision internally to delay Fable out of its Autumn 2026 release window, journalist Jeff Grubb of Giant Bomb claims. Speaking on his podcast earlier this week, Grubb said he's "heard that Fable has been pushed internally". A release this year still sounds like it is...
Rumour Call of Duty's $300 Million Xbox Game Pass Gambit Could End
Xbox owners may soon have to buy the game like on PS5
Game Pass subscribers may have to prepare to pay for this year’s Call of Duty like PS5 owners, if off-the-cuff comments made by Windows Central reporter Jez Corden come to fruition. Microsoft obliterated sales of the FPS on its own platform by adding the previous two entries to its...
News State of Play with Third-Party PS5 Reveals Tipped for Next Week, According to Notorious Snoop
16th April could be the day
Sony is planning to host its next State of Play livestream within the next seven or so weeks, according to reliable leaker Nate the Hate. In a social media post, he responded to a user questioning whether there'll be a YouTube video regarding PlayStation's future plans. The leaker said a video will arrive following the...
News Assassin's Creed Black Flag Remake Touted to Anchor PS5's Summer, Reveal Next Week
Sail away
What’s your favourite Assassin’s Creed game? The excellent Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag, a PS4 launch game, has got to be up there, right? Edward Kenway’s adventure had a cool mix of traditional stealth action and nautical adventuring, and who doesn’t like pirates at the end of the day? In this One Piece obsessed world, we...
Rumour Naughty Dog 'Floated' the Idea of Uncharted 5 Before COVID
A thief's continuation
Naughty Dog, the studio behind Uncharted, has apparently been toying with the idea of a new entry for years. That's according to reliable insider Tom Henderson. Speaking on the Insider Gaming podcast, Henderson briefly touches on the Uncharted series, stating that the studio has "floated" a new game more than once. Recently,...
Rumour Persona 1 and 2 Re-Release Hinted at by New Merchandise
Now it's Personal
Oh no, Atlus is doing that thing again where it gets everyone's hopes up with weirdly vague naming conventions! As you probably already know, 2026 marks the 30th anniversary of Persona as a series, with developer Atlus having already teased a number of "updates" that'll be shared throughout the year. The new hope is that one such...
News PS5 Power Saver Yet Again Tipped as PS6 Handheld 'Trojan Horse'
More smoke
Hands up if you’re using PS5’s Power Saver mode? We’re not seeing many raised palms. Sony implemented this feature in a recent firmware update, linking it to its carbon neutral goals. And as we’ve seen from various implementations, enabling it
Rumour Halo's PS5 Debut Launches in June, According to Fanta-Related Fan Theory
Fanta-sy?
In case you needed a reminder, Halo will soon no longer be an Xbox-exclusive franchise, as a remake of the original is plotting a course to PS5 later this year. Halo: Campaign Evolved brings the seminal first-person shooter (sans its beloved multiplayer) to Sony's console as Microsoft's gaming company continues its multi-platform push...
News Hardware Snoop Tips Rumoured PS6 Handheld to Be a Beast
Too hot to handle
Who knows what’s happening with Sony’s next-gen hardware plans at this point? The platform holder is going to have some big decisions to make if it really is still targeting a 2027 release. That’s because everything is getting more expensive, particularly in the tech space. A squeeze on components caused by AI companies, in...
News New Lord of the Rings Game Comes from Tomb Raider Dev, It's Claimed
Crystal Dynamics at the helm
Tomb Raider outfit Crystal Dynamics is reportedly leading the development of an all-new video game set in The Lord of the Rings universe. First reported on last year, the new game from the Embracer Group is apparently being pitched as a Hogwarts Legacy competitor.
Rumour Anticipated PS5 Sequel Lords of the Fallen 2 Locked for August Release
Lords have mercy
A 2026 release window has been attached to Lords of the Fallen 2 since the game's initial reveal last year, but now, we may have been handed something a little more precise. The action RPG is apparently targeting an August launch. That's according to the game's lead systems designer, who, on his own website, stated that the title...
Rumour Final Fantasy 9 PS5 Remake Development Is 'On Ice' Right Now
Square Enix casts Blizzara
The long-rumoured remake of fan-favourite RPG Final Fantasy 9 is currently "on ice", according to a well-known leaker. NateTheHate, speaking on the latest episode of his podcast, reveals what he claims to know about Square Enix's still-unannounced project. "The last update I had on it is that the game is still on ice,"...
News PS6 Could Be Cheaper Than Expected, Despite $1,000 Concerns
Leaker shares latest insight
In the aftermath of the PS5’s price hike, there’s been some discussion from industry analysts about whether Sony’s next-gen console could cost as much as $1,000. While the figure previously seemed unthinkable, an increasingly challenged economy will pu
Rumour Dramatic PS5 Price Increases Incoming, Potential Announcement Tomorrow
But is it true?
A French source believes a PS5 price hike is imminent. In a post on X (or Twitter), the account GyoJvFR warns prospective PlayStation purchasers to brace themselves for a “drastic” increase. According to his message, prices will increase as follows: PS5 Slim: From €549.99 (~$634) to €649.99 (~$749) PS5 Pro: From €799.99...
News Bizarre PlayStation PC Launcher Rumours Rubbished as Reporter Doubles Down on No More PS5 Ports
"At some point, Sony will confirm it"
There’s a weird rumour doing the rounds claiming Sony is working on its own launcher for PC games. While we haven’t been able to track down the original source, the X (or Twitter) post below gained a lot of traction by regurgitating the story: The speculation suggests that PlayStation will deploy its own...
News Sony to Drop PSN Branding Later This Year, New Report Claims
Just a visual change, nothing more
Sony shall phase out its PlayStation Network and PSN branding by September 2026, according to an internal email seen by Insider Gaming. This will supposedly be purely a visual change for the online service, rather than introducing any "technical alterations". The two names will be removed from all Sony assets by...
Rumour PlayStation Fans Could Be Building a LEGO PS1 Console This Christmas
LE(t's)GO
If you're a fan of LEGO, you're probably aware that the company has been looking to video games for some of its premium sets. Thus far, the majority of gaming builds have revolved around Nintendo, although there have been a couple of Horizon sets in the past, of course. Anyway, according to a LEGO leaker, one upcoming set from the...
News 'There Is Nothing to See Here': Dev Denies Fallout: New Vegas Remaster Rumours
Please (don't) stand by
Developer Iron Galaxy appears to be teasing something to do with Fallout, sparking plenty of speculation from franchise fans. A few days ago on LinkedIn, the studio posted a rather eyebrow-raising image, which was largely overlooked until now. The photo shows two work monitors, both of which are adorned with the classic...
Rumour GTA 6 Pre-Orders Incoming as Game IDs Are Finally Added to PS5 Database
Lock and load
Pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto 6 could be going live in the near future, as per fresh information from a reliable leaker. Said leaker is PlayStation Game Size, who regularly takes to X (formerly Twitter) in order to share details taken from the PS Store's database. The account claims that title IDs for Rockstar's hugely anticipated...
Rumour Starfield PS5 Release Date Locked in for April as Xbox RPG Targets Lower Price Point
Space race
We've marked this one down as a rumour, but it looks like Starfield really is gearing up for an April release date on PS5. The RPG, previously an Xbox console exclusive, will launch for Sony's system on the 7th April. You may recall that this same date was leaked a few weeks back, but it's now being reported on by the incredibly reliable...
News More God of War PS5 Details Leak, Out in 2027 with New Protagonist
Expect a reveal this year
Following this past weekend's posts of Santa Monica Studio's next game being "a new franchise within the God of War universe", insider NateTheHate2 has leaked details surrounding the project. Given their reliability, you'll find the claims after the image below. Potential spoilers could follow. According to the leaker,...
Rumour God of War Dev Working on 'A New Franchise Within the God of War Universe'
God of more
You know that rumoured God of War project that's supposedly been in development at Santa Monica Studio for a good few years now? The one being headed by veteran director Cory Barlog? Well, if a fresh leak is to be believed, it'll signal the start of an expanded universe for the legendary PlayStation property. A now-deleted LinkedIn...
Rumour Sony Backtracking on PC Strategy, Shifting Towards PS5 Exclusivity Again
For single-player games, at least
There's currently a lot of noise surrounding Sony's PC strategy, and how the company is supposedly set to back away from its stance of releasing key first-party titles on PC as well as PS5. Over on ResetEra, the ever-reliable Jason Schreier has strongly suggested that such a move is in motion. Speaking on the
News For Some Reason, Sony Apparently Got Gran Turismo 7 Running on Switch 2
Polyphony with a potential epiphany
Sony allegedly has a functioning Switch 2 build of tentpole exclusive Gran Turismo 7. Word comes by way of Giant Bomb’s Jeff Grubb, who’s broken stories regarding the inner-workings of PlayStation in the past. He rarely misses on a State of Play date, for example, and even seemed to be aware of the shadow...
News Sony Considering PS6 Delay to 2028 or Even 2029, New Report Says
Thanks to chip demand and RAM prices
Sony is considering delaying the launch of the PS6 to 2028 or even to 2029, a new Bloomberg report claims. Adding to growing speculation of the past few months, the outlet states Sony is "considering pushing back the debut of its next PlayStation console to 2028 or even 2029, according to people familiar with...
Rumour Insane Monster Hunter Wilds Expansion Teaser Spotted by Eagle-Eyed Fans
Take a look in the mirror
If this really is some kind of teaser for Monster Hunter Wilds' upcoming expansion — which is being revealed this summer — then Capcom's outdone itself. We say that because it's a frankly insane way to hide a potential hint. In the game's latest media renders, which showcase what's included with February's big update,...
News Some PS5 Fans Believe a New God of War Game Could Shadow Drop This Week
Atheeena
There’s a wild rumour doing the rounds that a new God of War game could shadow drop during this week’s State of Play. While it seems unthinkable, it’s worth underlining that, if true, this is almost certainly the Greek-themed Metroidvania-style 2.5D side scroller, which is allegedly in development at Mega Cat Studios. This game w
Rumour Starfield PS5 Port Skips State of Play, Set to Be Announced in March
Twinkle twinkle
There's been a bit of speculation that Starfield's inevitable PS5 version will finally be announced at this week's State of Play, but that is, apparently, not the plan. Instead, the latest rumour is that there's some kind of reveal set for next month. This is according to known insider
News PS5's First State of Play of 2026 Tipped for Later This Week
Keep an eye out for confirmation
As we reported previously, a February State of Play is imminent, and it’s tipped for later this week. Reliable rumourmongers Nate the Hate and Jeff Grubb have both teased a 12th February livestream from Sony, and while plans can always adjust internally, these are two of the industry’s top snoops. Obviously,
News Microsoft Targeting Halo PS5 Release in the Summer
Gears of War: E-Day in second half of 2026
Microsoft is planning to put out Halo: Campaign Evolved on PS5 during the summer months, according to a new report from The Verge covering Xbox's plans for 2026. Sources speaking to the outlet claim Microsoft is "tentatively targeting release over the summer". It then has Fable in autumn, and Gears of...
Rumour Starfield PS5 Release Date Is Set for 7th April
So says Polish leaker
It's basically a case of when, not if, Starfield is ported to PS5. And, according to Polish retail leaker Graczdari, the "when" is 7th April 2026. A new report from the leaker claims Starfield will get its PS5 version on that date, with a standard and Premium Edition on offer. The elephant in the room is this is the same...
Rumour Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 Skips PS5 Exclusivity, Will Be Multi-Platform Straight Away
Square Enix will "target everything" for Part 3
The final part of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy will not have any kind of PlayStation exclusivity tied to it whenever it comes out, a new report claims. Square Enix is in the process of bringing Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth to Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox Series X|S, following...
Rumour Kingdom Come: Deliverance PS5 Version to Release Within a Week or So
Kingdom Coming
The release of the rumoured PS5 port of Kingdom Come: Deliverance could be right around the corner, if fresh evidence is to be believed. As pointed out by PlayStation Game Size — the account that leaked the existence of this version in the first place — it seems highly likely that the PS5 edition will launch within the next week...
Rumour MindsEye Dev Splits From Hitman Publisher, Seeks to Fix 2025's Biggest Flop
Hitman crossover cancelled
We honestly didn't think that we'd still be writing about MindsEye here in 2026, but apparently, the drama surrounding one of last year's most prominent flops simply never ends. According to an Insider Gaming scoop, MindsEye developer Build a Rocket Boy will soon announce that it's parting ways with IO Interactive — the...
Rumour Ace Combat 8 Online Beta Test Inbound, Pre-Order May Include a Whole Other Game
Flight of fancy
Real ones will know that Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve is one of the most exciting games of 2026, and it seems fans of the franchise will be in for a treat. Bandai Namco announced the latest entry in its arcadey fighter jet action series during The Game Awards 2025, and we've yet to hear much else about it. However, eagle
Rumour PS Portal OLED Version Coming This Year
Seeing (better) is believing
Sony is planning to release a new model of its PS Portal streaming device with an upgraded OLED screen, according to the latest online speculation. Via KeplerL2, who has shared various reports in the past, Sony is apparently looking to put out a PS Portal OLED version later this year. It's not stated whether there'll be...
News The Division: Definitive Edition Might Not Be the Big PS5 Upgrade You're Hoping For
Apparently more of a Gold Edition replacement
A new Definitive Edition of PS4 game The Division very much seems to be real, but new findings and leaks now suggest this may not be a huge, native PS5 enhancement as first expected. Currently, on the PS Store, Ubisoft sells a Gold Edition of the original game. This packages the base game with its three...
News PlayStation State of Play Is Locked in for February, It's Claimed
So says NateTheHate2
Sony has hosted a State of Play livestream every February for the past five years, so the chances it would have another for next month were always high. However, the reliable leaker NateTheHate2 has now shared word one is indeed taking place in February 2026. In response to a simple question of whether there'll be a State of...
News Classic Assassin's Creed Games Could Get 60FPS PS5 Upgrades Next
Sounds like Unity is the first
Now that Ubisoft has enhanced a handful of Far Cry games on PS5, making them run at 60 frames-per-second, it is now reportedly turning its attention back to the Assassin's Creed franchise. Insider Gaming leaker Tom Henderson shared on the outlet's weekly podcast that he believes the publisher will give old Assassin's...
News All Signs Point to Resident Evil: Code Veronica PS5 Remake in 2027
First half of next year, says NateDrake
It increasingly looks like Resident Evil fans can safely expect a Code Veronica X remake to be next in line from Capcom, as reliable leaker NateDrake has added to the claims of the project being in active development. In fact, the leaker has gone one step further and claimed Capcom is currently targeting a...
News Rumoured Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas Remasters Not Expected to Be Out Any Time Soon
No imminent shadow drops planned
There are now fairly strong suggestions that Bethesda will one day have Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas remasters to put out, but you shouldn't expect them to launch soon, and especially not in relation to any current countdown timers. Off the back of last year's Oblivion Remastered "exceeding internal goals and...
Rumour Xbox's Cancelled Cyberpunk RPG from ESO Dev Emerges in Leaked Video
Project Blackbird returns
Supposedly leaked footage from Project Blackbird — the sci-fi, cyberpunk-style project that was in development at ZeniMax Online — is doing the rounds online. Said footage looks pretty much conceptual from where we're sitting — this certainly isn't gameplay or anything like that — but it gives a decent impression...
News Marathon's PS5 Release Date Looks Like It's Leaked
It's a Marathon, not a sprint
Marathon, the extraction shooter from Bungie, is just weeks away. While the Washington-based Sony subsidiary had previously committed to a March release window, we can now be fairly confident the extraction shooter will, well, extract on 5th March. Word comes by way of a release date trailer erroneously – and...
Rumour PS5 Pro's Big PSSR Update Releasing by March, Improves Graphics and Performance
Pro-pare yourself
If fresh rumours are to be believed, Sony's big PS5 Pro update should be right around the corner. This is the PSSR enhancement that's been talked about for a couple of years now. The update will improve the AI-driven tech, which already allows for better image quality without sacrificing performance in certain PS5 games. Much of...
