Summary Rayman Legends Retold could be more than a nostalgia release for Ubisoft. With new content, a $40 price point, and rumors of early plans for Rayman 4, its performance may show whether the franchise still has enough strength to return with a proper new entry.
Summary Saber’s reported roadmap and talk of a possible 2026 or early 2027 showing suggest the Old Republic project may be gaining momentum again. Whether it appears at The Game Awards or Star Wars Celebration, the next look needs to prove the remake has a real direction after its rocky development.
Summary NieR:Automata’s 10 million sales milestone has brought new attention to the future of the franchise. While Square Enix has teased that Automata is “to be continued,” it is still unclear whether that means a full new game, a smaller project, or another way of keeping one of its most important modern IPs alive.
Summary Rumors of a Dino Crisis remake are gaining traction, fueled by claims from Team Biohazard that the project has been in development since 2022. Past hints from insiders like DuskGolem and Jeff Grubb, along with Capcom re-releasing the original games on Steam, suggest the series could be making a comeback.
Summary A new Crash Bandicoot game may have reportedly been greenlit by Xbox, and the timing lines up with the series’ 30th anniversary. With an official tease pointing toward September 9, fans may see a celebration first, but a bigger announcement could also be possible if Activision and Xbox are ready to bring Crash back.
Summary A rumored Resident Evil 1 Remake may still be very early, but returning to the Spencer Mansion could be a major moment for Capcom’s remake timeline. With Chris, Jill, Wesker, Barry, and Rebecca at the center, the challenge would be modernizing the original without losing the atmosphere that made it legendary.
Summary 1666: Amsterdam has a fascinating vision, with witches, time, investigations, and a dark historical fantasy setting from Assassin’s Creed creator Patrice Désilets. But with Xbox reportedly pulling funding and the Steam prologue receiving mixed reactions, the game still needs to prove that its bold concept can become a strong gameplay experience.
Summary Reports around Xbox’s next layoff wave are becoming more alarming, with George Broussard warning the cuts could be devastating for Microsoft’s gaming division. As studios like Undead Labs are reportedly at risk, the future of Xbox’s smaller creative teams looks increasingly uncertain.
