A cluster of Starfield fans say they've gained an early glimpse at improvements coming to Bethesda's sci-fi role-player, though have suggested the changes are relatively modest in scope. The fans claimed Bethesda invited them to take a look at the upcoming content, with one saying they were "stoked" by what they saw, while another suggested they were "excited for the future of Starfield." For now, the details of what was shown remain under embargo, to be properly revealed at a later date. But there's also a note of caution here, regarding the scope and scale of what Bethesda is actually working on. Another content creator, who said they had been contacted by several Starfield fans either at the event or who helped put it on, suggested this "probably isn't a Cyberpunk 2.0-scale update," referencing the major additions that helped improved CD Projekt's RPG. Word that Bethesda is working on more content for Starfield is unsurprising — indeed, Bethesda boss Todd Howard said back in August that the company had "free updates and features the players have been asking for, as well as a new DLC story" in the works. "I can't go into all the details just yet, but I will say part of the team has been focused on space gameplay to make the travels there more rewarding," Howard noted. "We're also adding some new game systems, and a few other smaller delights. There's also some really interesting stuff coming down the pipe from our verified creators. There's some fun stuff." This tease followed a long ******* of radio silence on Starfield's future, and the discovery of datamined references to a still-unannounced "Cruise Mode" that suggested players would finally be able to actually travel in your spaceship from one planet to another. Firm details from Bethesda itself remain thin on the ground, however, with the game's second anniversary in September passing with just a simple social media post and the vague tease of something named "Terran Armada." Bethesda's vagueness around future plans for Starfield has long been a point of discussion among fans, with a sense that the company has pulled back on its previous ambitions for the game following its mixed response and amid a clamoring for the company's two ******* franchises, The Elder Scrolls and Fallout. In August it was reported that Bethesda had delayed Starfield's second expansion due to "weak sales" of its first, Shattered Space, which launched in September 2024 to a 'Mostly Negative' Steam user rating. Todd Howard had previously talked of Starfield expansions releasing annually. Another reported reason for the delay was Bethesda's plans to launch Starfield on PlayStation 5, with both the second expansion and the game's multiplatform rollout potentially happening simultaneously. Here's hoping 2026 provides a clearer sense of the game's future. Tom Phillips is IGN's News Editor. You can reach Tom at [email protected] or find him on Bluesky @tomphillipseg.bsky.social View the full article
Star Path events are filled with all kinds of vague missions you need to tackle to earn Tokens in Disney Dreamlight Valley. Usually, these duties aren't too hard, but their wording can be confusing, as is the case with the collect itty bitty rocks quest. Since the only information you're given for this task is to find some small rocks, it can be pretty tricky figuring out what you need to do. If this duty has you stumped, here's how to collect itty bitty rocks in Disney Dreamlight Valley. Table of contentsWhat are itty bitty rocks in Disney Dreamlight Valley?Collect itty bitty rocks in Disney Dreamlight ValleyWhat are itty bitty rocks in Disney Dreamlight Valley? Screenshot by Destructoid Itty bitty rocks are Pebbles in the Winter Warmth Star Path event. There are lots of different rocks you can find around the valley, both in the main village and across DLC worlds, such as Stone, Coal Ore, and Gravel, but for the purposes of this quest, Pebbles are the only item that counts. Pebbles are one of the easier items to stock up on in DDV, as they can be found just about everywhere. You might be tempted to equip your Royal Pickaxe and go mining for them, but you actually need to use your Royal Shovel to do some digging around any of the following areas. Dazzle BeachForest of ValorSunlit PlateauForgotten LandsWishing Alps (Wishing Way, Wishblossom Ranch, Delver Dale, Silver Summit, and Ranch Highlands)Ancient's Landing (The Docks, The Courtyard, The Overlook, and The Ruins) Kristoff also sometimes has Pebbles for ***** at his stall, where you can purchase them for 10 Star Coins. The Star Path mission asks you to collect them yourself, though, so buying them won't help you make progress in this duty. Collect itty bitty rocks in Disney Dreamlight Valley Screenshot by Destructoid To complete the collect itty bitty rocks task, you need to dig up a total of five Pebbles with your Royal Shovel. When you do find Pebbles, you'll usually get a stack of two or so, which means this task goes fairly quickly once you understand what needs to be done. Before you start digging, be sure to ask a villager who specializes in the digging role to hang out and equip two digging Companions. Having both at your side means your chances of finding extra Pebbles while digging are boosted. Any bonuses they find won't count for the Star Path duty, but you're going to be digging either way, so you might as well stock up on some extra supplies to sell, gift, store, or craft with. Successfully completing this task gets you 25 Tokens to spend in the Star Path event. It's a decent prize, but not enough to get the majority of the best rewards you can claim, so you may want to tackle some additional missions next, like harvesting an orange vegetable from the ground, crafting cloth, and planting vegetables that make great coaches. The post How to collect itty bitty rocks in Disney Dreamlight Valley appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
The senior art director of Marathon has left Bungie, ahead of the game’s release in March. The Game Post originally spotted that the LinkedIn page of Joseph Cross listed his role as senior art director in the ‘experiences’ section of his page, but that rather than “March 2018 – present” it said “March 2018 – 2025”. The site also noted that Cross’s X profile bio used to read “Franchise art director, Marathon @ Bungie”, but now reads “Art director and artist – Marathon, Dune, Destiny”. Read More... View the full article
League of Legends 2. It's almost like World of Warcraft 2, or Dota 3: a specter, a flicker of hope, something that could be. Well folks, it's real: Riot is working on an enhanced version of its flagship MOBA, and while it claims this new and improved game isn't LoL 2 in the traditional sense, it sounds like it may as well be. I'm getting flashbacks of Dota 2's colossal New Frontiers update from back in 2023, and I don't think I need to explain how excited I am. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: League of Legends is giving every role a transformative rework as part of the best slate of changes I've seen in years After four years, two of the most requested Fortnite skins are finally back on the menu, but fans are screaming for more Elon Musk wants Grok AI to challenge League of Legends' best esports team, and Riot's founder is interested View the full article
Doomed Xbox blockbuster Perfect Dark had "entire chapters" of performance capture work in the can before its shock cancelation this summer, according to Joanna Dark actress Alix Wilton Regan. In an interview with TheGamer, the voice behind Dragon Age's Inquisitor and Cyberpunk 2077's Alt Cunningham says she recorded scenes for The Initiative's Perfect Dark reboot over the course of several years, beginning in 2023. "Lots" was done in 2024, with work continuing in early 2025. "To my knowledge, we were pretty far along, I'd done entire chapters of this universe," Regan said, adding that she was shocked to learn that Microsoft was pulling the plug, with The Initiative itself also set to be closed down as part of a wave of funding cuts and layoffs. "I was as shocked, surprised, and devastated as everyone else was when the funding was pulled, and the studio was closed," Wilton-Regan continued, saying she learned the studio's fate at the same time as it was announced publicly. "I did not see it coming. I was absolutely blindsided when the project was defunded," she added. "It was devastating. So many people lost their jobs. An entire workforce was disbanded." A further blow would come as last-ditch talks to salvage the project also fell through — a process Wilton-Regan admits she had insider knowledge of. Interestingly, the actress mentioned that Perfect Dark may have changed in scope had it been saved, with a "slimmed-down" version ultimately seeing the light of day instead. "I couldn't say too much about it because I knew The Initiative was in talks to keep Perfect Dark up and running in some shape or form," Wilton-Regan revealed. "Possibly a slimmed-down version, possibly something slightly different. But certainly, everyone was working really hard behind the scenes to bring Perfect Dark back. And then one day, I heard from the creative director that the deal hadn't gone through, and that really everything had fallen apart, and production was fully stopping." A report from Bloomberg, which IGN corroborated from its own sources, previously revealed that there had been a plan to keep Perfect Dark alive via the team working on the project at Tomb Raider studio Crystal Dynamics, which had been serving as a co-developer. Leadership from both Crystal and The Initiative reportedly spent two months looking for a new publisher and funding source. While multiple parties expressed interest, the most likely candidate turned out to be Take-Two Interactive. However, the two groups couldn't come to an agreement, at least in part due to disagreements over long-term ownership of the property. As a result, the deal fell through, resulting in layoffs at Crystal Dynamics as all hope of the project being reinstated vanished. Earlier this month, it was reported that Perfect Dark studio head Darrell Gallagher and director Brian Horton had now been hired by 2K to start a brand new outfit. No details have yet emerged as to what the new studio will work on, or if any other former Perfect Dark employees joined them. As for Wilton-Regan, while she may have lost the Joanna Dark gig, this month's big Tomb Raider reveal at The Game Awards revealed that the actress was now the official new video game Lara Croft. She'll star in next year's reimagining of the original Lara Croft adventure, Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, as well as all-new blockbuster Tomb Raider: Catalyst, due in 2027. Tom Phillips is IGN's News Editor. You can reach Tom at [email protected] or find him on Bluesky @tomphillipseg.bsky.social View the full article
The Expedition window is officially live in ARC Raiders, and it's a crucial time for you to decide whether you want to join the party. Taking part in the Expedition project is optional: it's up to you if you want to sign up or not. However, this project isn't as straightforward as the Flickering Flames event, where you just sacrifice resources to proceed across different stages. If you're still in a dilemma over whether to take part in the Expedition project or not, this guide will help you with your decision-making process. Table of contentsWhat do you gain, keep, and lose from the Expedition project in ARC RaidersShould you join the Expedition project in ARC Raiders?What do you gain, keep, and lose from the Expedition project in ARC Raiders Joining the Expedition project comes at a high cost since you'll be losing plenty of items that you have collected since October. However, you'll retain some of your progress, while you'll also gain temporary buffs along the way. Image via Embark Items you lose All skill points and character levelsComplete inventory and gearStash upgradesBlueprints and workshop progressAll event progressAll types of resources. Items you keep All workstation unlocks and upgradesPremium currency like Raider TokensAll your trial results and progressAll cosmetics (irrespective of the acquisition process)Unlocked stash slotsCodex information and completed quests Items you gain 10% repair buff5% xp boost6% more materials from Scrappy While these buffs are temporary, here are some permanent rewards that you'll also unlock. The Patchwork Raider outfitScrappy Janitor CapExpeditions Indicator iconSkill points (depending on Stash value)+12 Stash spaceShould you join the Expedition project in ARC Raiders? If you're someone who has already reached level 75 or is very close, you should join the Expedition project. If you managed to reach the endgame stage by now, chances are that you're in for the grind. The Cold Snap update launched on Dec. 16, and it's going to be a significant time before we get the next expansion. While you'll lose all your inventory and items, you can grind for them once again. While having endgame loadouts in your hand is highly beneficial, it will eventually get boring. Resetting your inventory will give you a fun guide. Additionally, the permanent boosts, like the extra stash spots and skill points, will allow you to take your build to the next level. If you're still in the mid-game stage, I recommend staying put. It's beneficial for you to wait and keep playing with your existing loadouts rather than starting afresh. The Expedition project strongly feels ideal for those who are in ARC Raiders for the long haul. The post Is the Expedition project worth doing in ARC Raiders appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
Our guide covers how to unlock everything in the Monster Hunter Wilds Festival of Accord Lumenhymn Seasonal Event including how to get tickets, Lumenhymn Catalog, and more. View the full article
World of Tanks players, starting today on Dec. 19, can get a fresh addition to their garage in the form of the Fantome, and they can do so for free. December has already been a great month with the commencement of the Holiday Ops program. You can now make it even better with a new premium French medium. Thankfully, Wargaming has kept things simple so that you can get the freebie easily. Table of contentsHow to claim the Fantome in World of TanksAll World of Tanks Holiday Ops rewardsHow to claim the Fantome in World of Tanks The Fantome can be claimed by simply logging into your game between now and Dec. 31. When you log in to the game during the correct dates, you'll find a 'Claim Gift' option on the top right. Confirm, and the Fantome is all yours. There are no extra missions or requirements to complete. The gift is available for all. If you're a brand-new player, you can get a direct promotion to Tier IX with the Fantome. The gift also includes a Wrapped to Perfection 2D style camo that can be equipped for all map conditions. [Hidden Content] The French medium boasts an automatic suppspection that activates when your speed drops below a specific limit. You'll enjoy a greater gun depression angle, making it an excellent tank for hull-down tactics. Additionally, you get to enjoy more credits with this tank (since it will always have the premium bonus). All World of Tanks Holiday Ops rewards While the Fantome is available (will be available later today on the NA/EU servers) on Dec. 19, you can gain more rewards well into the new year. Well-Deserved Reward is available for all and waiting in your garage. It includes tokens, a free Tech Tree branch of your liking, and more.If you missed out on the earlier update 2.0 gifts, you can get them back once again. This includes plenty of credits, a free tech tree branch (double for new players), and more. Hence, it's the best time to play World of Tanks, irrespective of whether you're starting new or a returning veteran. The post World of Tanks Holiday Ops 2025: How to claim the Fantome for free appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
Genshin Impact has officially unveiled the Event Banners for the second half of Version 6.2, as Gaming, Chevreuse, and Iansan will join Xilonen and Varesa in a stacked lineup of reruns. With Genshin Impact entering the second phase of Version 6.2, there is a growing excitement in its community: a new map expansion for Nod-Krai is on the way, and it brings Columbina with it. As the region's equivalent to an Archon, Columbina is expected to elevate Nod-Krai characters to a whole new level. View the full article
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II's full extended soundtrack featuring nearly 400 songs and the artbook with hundreds of pages is now available on Steam and GOG for $9.99 each. View the full article
Разработчики Hogwarts Legacy сообщили о 40 миллионах проданных копий на всех платформах. Данными авторы экшен-RPG по «Гарри Поттеру» поделились в соцсетях, поблагодарив поклонников за проявленный интерес. View the full article
3 декабря 2025 года в Warface стартовал зимний сезон «Бастион», который привнёс крупный набор обновлений для любителей плотного PvE и прямолинейного прогресса. Разработчики сделали ставку на сюжетные задания, переработку оружейной системы и стабильную линейку наград. View the full article
Square Enix обновила данные о продажах Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster, отметив, что сборник переизданий классических частей японской ролевой серии разошёлся тиражом в 6 миллионов экземпляров. View the full article
Saber Interactive анонсировала кроссовер World War Z с «Ходячими мертвецами». Авторы кооперативного зомби-шутера выпустили трейлер сюжетного дополнения, разработанного совместно с AMC. View the full article
Как сообщают источники портала Windows Central, в 2026 году Bethesda и Microsoft собираются выпустить Starfield на PlayStation 5 и Nintendo Switch 2. Одновременно с этим ролевая игра получит серию улучшений и изменений в геймплее — это будет своего рода Starfield 2.0. View the full article
Overwatch 2 just rolled out a patch for December 18 that included nerfs to Vendetta, hero balance changes in Stadium, and adjustments to Winter Wonderland and Aim Assist. This update is separate from the Overwatch 2 mid-Season 20 patch, and is likely going to be the last one of the year. View the full article
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