Video game news digest: Friday, October 30, 2026

FromSoftware pushes The Duskbloods to 2027, Crimson Desert heads out to sea with its expansion and Ubisoft has no other Assassin's Creed remake in the works: here's what mattered on Thursday.

The Duskbloods slips to 2027

FromSoftware has moved The Duskbloods, its Switch 2-exclusive multiplayer game, from 2026 to 2027, with no more precise date. August's network test showed strong player interest in its combat and strategic depth. The studio wants time to fine-tune the rules and balance, and the game's Nintendo page now lists 2027.

Crimson Desert sets sail with Charting the Unknown

The paid Charting the Unknown expansion has been out since Thursday evening on PC, Mac, PS5 and Xbox Series, with the Mac App Store version following later. Kliff, Oongka and Damiane each get a new quest, unlocked once the main story is done. You can build or buy a ship to reach uncharted islands, then dive to search sunken ruins and earn the trust of underwater mounts. Some liberated strongholds become yours to run, down to a smithy or a restaurant, and a reworked building mode lets you place every wall of your house. On Xbox, the base game has a five-hour free trial running until January.

Ubisoft has no other Assassin's Creed remake in development

After Black Flag Resynced, Ubisoft currently has no other Assassin's Creed remake in development, though it says it will keep looking at ways to bring older games back. Assassin's Creed Valhalla gets New Game+ on Thursday, November 5, with an optional progression mode where gear, runes and masteries all count toward Eivor's power. Codename Hexe, the darker entry in the series, gets its next major update in 2027. Codename Invictus, the multiplayer project, is changing direction after prototype playtesters asked for more of what defines the series.

Xbox content and services revenue down 2% for the quarter

From July to September, Xbox content and services revenue fell 2% year over year (1% in constant currency), according to Microsoft's results as covered by GamesIndustry.biz. Over the same period, Microsoft's total revenue rose 19% to $92.3 billion.

Metro Redux goes 4K on current consoles

After PC on October 22, the free update for Metro 2033 Redux and Metro Last Light Redux arrived Thursday on Xbox Series, the same date scheduled for PS5. Both games run in native 4K at 60fps or upscaled 4K at 120fps, with sharper textures and reworked lighting. On Xbox, the controller's Impulse Triggers add tactile feedback that ramps up the tension. The sequel, Metro 2039, launches on Thursday, February 4, 2027.

Football Manager 27 is free to play until November 3

The Football Manager 27 Launch Preview is free on PC and Mac until 6 PM GMT on Tuesday, November 3, on Steam, the Epic Games Store and the Microsoft Store, as well as for PC Game Pass and Game Pass Ultimate subscribers. Any career started during the trial carries over to the full game, out Tuesday, November 10. Pre-purchasing keeps you playing between the end of the trial and launch.

GTA VI: Justice's score arrives December 11

Composed by French duo Justice, the Grand Theft Auto VI original score comes out on Friday, December 11 on streaming services, CD and vinyl, with 30 tracks plus digital bonus tracks. The game itself is due on Thursday, November 19: platforms and editions are on its game page.