Tag: Rumours
News PS Plus Essential Game for May 2025 Possibly Leaked Early
Perfect product promotion
The landing page for PS Plus on PS5 may have accidentally leaked an upcoming game addition for its base tier PS Plus Essential. The PS5 remaster of Until Dawn has been spotted as being promoted as a "Monthly Game", which means it's coming to PS Plus Essential. The PS Plus Essential lineup for May 2025 is scheduled to be...
Rumour Until Dawn Dev's Unannounced Blade Runner PS6, PS5 Game Cancelled
Time... to die
Until Dawn developer Supermassive Games was apparently working on an unannounced PS6 and PS5 game based on the Blade Runner universe — but the project has now been cancelled. According to a fresh scoop from Insider Gaming, the title entered pre-production back in September of last year, and the plan was to get everything up and...
Rumour Ubisoft Still Chasing Live Service with New Battle Royale Now in Development
Scouting things out
Ubisoft has a new battle royale game in development, reportedly. According to Insider Gaming's Tom Henderson — who, we must reiterate, has an immaculate track record when it comes to the French publisher — this project is "heavily inspired" by Respawn Entertainment's Apex Legends. Its working title is apparently 'Scout',...
Rumour New PlayStation Portable Capable of Playing PS5 Games at Lower Resolutions
The whole world in your hands
As you may have already heard, rumour has that Sony is working on two new pieces of hardware: the inevitable PS6 and a new portable platform capable of natively playing your PS5 library. While the latter certainly sounds pie in the sky at first blush, it’s actually a story with credibility. Various well-connected...
News PS5's Worst Kept Secret Could Now Be Days Away
Bitter Oblivion
You’ve already heard about Bethesda’s Oblivion remake because we’ve written about it several times at this point. Several relatively reliable industry insiders have teased an April release for the title, and now Giant Bomb’s Jeff Grubb has said we can expect it at some point during the week commencing 21st April. That’s...
Rumour Gears of War Could Finally Be Revealed for PS5 at the Xbox Showcase
Fenix rising
PS5 fans who’ve spent generations itching for some active reload action on the DualSense may finally get their wish at the Xbox Showcase, as connected leaker extas1s says he expects a bundle featuring the original Xbox 360 trilogy to be announced during the event. We’ve been hearing for quite some time tha
News Oblivion PS5 Remake Rumours Are Relentless, Claims of April Shadow Drop
Reveal and release all at once
Claims of a PS5 remake for RPG classic The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion simply won't go away, as another rumour adds to the speculation of an April 2025 announcement and release all at once in the form of a shadow drop. Discussing on his daily gaming news podcast, Giant Bomb member Jeff Grubb (via VGC) added to the...
Rumour New Deus Ex Game Pitched, But Publishers Aren't Biting
Ex'd
Deus Ex: Human Revolution and Deus Ex: Mankind Divided developer Eidos Montreal has apparently been pitching a new Deus Ex title to various partners and publishers — but no one's taken it on yet. This is the story from Insider Gaming, who say that the downsized studio was (and possibly still is) putting this project forward on a regular...
Rumour An XCOM-Like Rainbow Six Spin-Off Is in the Works for PS5
Breach
Ubisoft's Rainbow Six franchise exists almost exclusively as the evergreen Rainbow Six: Siege these days, but the publisher is reportedly gearing up to branch the property out into an entirely new genre. According to Insider Gaming's Tom Henderson — who quite clearly has credible sources at Ubisoft — a tactical, turn-based Rainbow Six...
Rumour Oblivion Remake About to Be Revealed as Old Oblivion Listings Are Updated
Here we go
We've going to be very happy when the supposed Oblivion remake is finally announced. Not because it's actually real, but because we won't have to cover these increasingly tedious rumours. The latest 'insider' information to do the rounds originates on social media (of course). A user by the name of Detective Seeds — who, to be fair,...
Rumour New Trails Game Announcement Incoming as English 'Trails Beyond the Horizon' Name Is Leaked
NIS one
Falcom enthusiasts have reason to believe that a localisation announcement for Kai no Kiseki: Farewell, O Zemuria — the sequel to Trails through Daybreak 2 — is imminent. Kai no Kiseki has been available in Japan since last year, and its localisation here in 2025 would mean that the west will actually be caught up with the series. As...
Rumour New God of War PS5 Game Returns to Greece This Year
Said to be a "side-story project"
Sony has a completely new God of War PS5 game up its sleeve that sees Kratos return to Greece, and it's releasing later this year, new claims suggest. As the franchise's 20th-anniversary (22nd March) comes and goes with just God of War Ragnarok armour and skins, a tribute video, and merch, Jeff Grubb of Giant Bomb...
Rumour Oblivion PS5 Remake Releasing Next Month Appears More and More Likely
Update: Original leaker shares more
A PS5 remake of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion from Bethesda appears to be an inevitability at this point, and according to leaker NateTheHate and VGC, we won't have to wait long to play it. Rumours surrounding the project from earlier this year pointed towards a June 2025 launch, but in a new VGC report, it is...
News PS6 Could Be the Only High-End Next-Gen Console, As New Xbox Touted to Be a 'PC in Essence'
Update: Massive report reveals Microsoft's plans
Recent comments from Windows Central's executive editor Jez Corden have sparked discussion about when Xbox's next-gen console will emerge, and more interestingly, what exactly it will be. Speaking on an episode of the Xbox Two Podcast, Corden responds to rumours that Call of Duty studios already have...
Rumour Gears of War's PS5 Debut May Be Missing Multiplayer Modes
Fenix down
Gears of War is almost certainly set to make its PS5 debut this year, with multiple rumourmongers claiming some kind of remastered trilogy will be announced for Sony’s system this summer. However, there could be a catch: it may be missing competitive multiplayer. Writing on X (or Twit
Rumour Far Cry Multiplayer Shooter Has Been 'Rebooted' as Ubisoft Turmoil Continues
Far Crying
Ubisoft has effectively pulled the plug on a yet-to-be-announced Far Cry project — a multiplayer extraction shooter that's apparently been "rebooted" following an internal review. This leak comes via the ever-reliable Insider Gaming, and suggests that, once again, Ubisoft is really struggling to align its business at present. We first...
News Could the Next Xbox Get a Head Start on PS6?
Rumourmonger claims devkits are already out
A rumour doing the rounds on social media today claims the next Call of Duty is currently in development at Infinity Ward, and will release in 2026 on various platforms – including a supposed next-gen Xbox. The rumourmonger, TheGhostofNoHope, is said to be well-connected when it comes to the...
Rumour Gears of War Collection Will Be Revealed for PS5 This Summer
Launching day and date on Sony's system
A collection of classic Gears of War games will introduce PS5 owners to the franchise this year, according to well-connected Spanish tipster eXtas1s. The snoop also accurately revealed Forza Horizon 5 for Sony’s system, among others, so clearly has some knowledge of Microsoft’s plans. In a
News God of War Remasters Could Be Coming to PS5 as Series Celebrates 20th Anniversary
News next month?
God of War will celebrate its 20th anniversary next month, as the inaugural game in the storied series first launched on PS2 all the way back on 22nd March, 2005. It’s almost certain Sony will mark the occasion in some way, and some fans believe ports of Kratos’ classic Greek escapades could be imminent. Currently, only God of...
Rumour Rocksteady's Next Single-Player Game Based on Batman Beyond, May Be a PS5 Exclusive
Sounds too good to be true
A rumour linked to allegedly accurate leaker Lunatic Ignus has started spreading. It follows a report from Bloomberg's Jason Schreier that developer Rocksteady is looking to return to the world of single-player Batman. Word on these lawless, unverified stree
Rumour Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 Will Launch on PS5 During Xbox's Summer Showcase
Shadow drop incoming?
There's no smoke without fire, and it seems the blaze is getting bigger. We're now hearing rumours about the unannounced Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4, which will allegedly be simultaneously announced and released in June. This comes from known leaker eXtas1s, speaking in a recent YouTube video. According to eXstas1s, Tony...
Rumour One of Sony's Last PS5 Live Service Games Fairgames Out in 2026
Will it get a fair shot?
Following numerous cancellations, we're probably now at a point where you could count the number of PS5 live-service games Sony has in the works on one hand. Fairgame$ from Haven Studio and Bungie game Marathon are two of them, but it's been suggested the former needs more time. According to Giant Bomb journalist Jeff Grubb,...
News New Bungie Game Targeting PS5, PC, and Switch Skips State of Play Reveal
Despite rumours, it wasn't confirmed
With the next State of Play livestream now less than 12 hours away, rumours and speculation are rampant as to what Sony will have to share during the digital showcase. The likes of Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, Lost Soul Aside, and Hell Is Us all seem like locks, but a fresh rumour suggests another game...
Rumour God of War Is Taking a 'Younger' Kratos Back to Greece
My life is yours!
Apparently, the next God of War game is going back to the series' Greek origins, and will star a "younger" Kratos. That's according to reliable insider Tom Henderson, speaking on his weekly Insider Gaming podcast. Rumours have been swirling around a new God of War title for ages, with the most recent whispers suggesting that the...
Rumour Devil May Cry Remake Supposedly Outed by Vergil Voice Actor
But the evidence is shaky
Rumours of a Devil May Cry remake have just been given a significant boost, thanks to comments made by Vergil voice actor Daniel Southworth. Southworth was part of a Devil May Cry anniversary panel at Power Morphicon 2024, which took place in August of last year. However, as spearheaded by The Nerd Stash, the footage is...
News Ex-PlayStation Boss Says Sony 'Can't Get Away' with a PS6 That Has No Disc Drive
Company has an obligation and responsibility
Beloved ex-PlayStation executive Shawn Layden doesn’t believe Sony can “get away” with an all-digital PS6. There has been concerns, since it released the PS5 Pro without a disc drive included, that the Japanese giant may be abandoning physical media. To be fair, it’s released all of its major...
News MultiVersus Director 'in Deep Mourning', Calls Out Player Threats After Shutdown Announcement
That's all, folks
New internet scuttlebutt has surfaced about WB Games' free-to-play platform fighter, MultiVersus, and it's not sounding great. AusilMVS, a known leaker of information about the game, has said the upcoming Season 5 "may be the final season depending on how it performs". They claim to have heard this from a "notable source",...
News Sony Could Be Plotting a PS5 Livestream Around Valentine's Day
"What does your heart tell you?"
Leakers trade in credibility and are usually only as good as their last prediction. Considering veteran leakster Nate the Hate, in a spectacularly public fashion and coming right down to the wire, correctly predicted the exact date of the Nintendo's Switch 2 reveal in January, we're inclined to listen. Doubling down...
Rumour Gears of War to Make PS5 Debut with Full Crossplay in Trilogy Collection
Order of the Fenix
Another day, another rumour of a tentpole Xbox exclusive coming to PS5. We appreciate these stories aren’t particularly surprising at this point, but this speculation comes courtesy of Spanish tipster eXtas1s, who previously revealed the PlayStation version of Forza Horizon 5, which was offi
Rumour Xbox's Fable, Killer Instinct, More to Join Forza Horizon 5 on PS5
Just a matter of time?
It seems the floodgates may have well and truly opened, as a new report has claimed knowledge of even more Xbox first-party games heading to rival platforms, including PS5. Spanish site Vandal recently posted a story about Microsoft's multi-platform strategy, and according to its sources, Killer Instinct and St
News Halo PS5 Rumours Intensify in Aftermath of Forza Horizon 5 Reveal
Master Chief Collection imminent
Xbox boss Phil Spencer has already indicated that Microsoft is going all-in on third-party publishing, so it was no real surprise to see the long-rumoured Forza Horizon 5 announced for PS5 overnight. Of course, the confirmation has led to inevitable speculation that it’s only a matter of time before the remainder...
Rumour God of War Will Tackle Egyptian Mythology in Next Game
Anubis-ginning
Now that God of War’s Norse storyline has come to a close, the question on every fan’s mind is: which mythology will Kratos intermingle with next? According to one report, the answer is Egyptian. As spotted by Insider Gaming, DanielRPK has posted on his paywal
News Switch 2 Reveal Indirectly Adds Credence to Halo PS5 Rumours
Loving Nate the Hate
After countless leaks and rumours, Nintendo's Switch 2 has finally been officially announced, and the industry is now patiently awaiting further information in a few months' time. It's always exciting when a new console is on the horizon, and as mentioned, they usually bring a lot of rumours and leaks with them. Notably,...
Rumour Next State of Play Showcase Set for Next Month
So says Nintendo Switch 2 leaker
Sony's next State of Play livestream will take place next month in February, the leaker who just correctly suggested the Nintendo Switch 2 will be announced today has hinted. Responding to a user on Twitter asking about the next possible State of Play showcase, NateDrake responded: "How's February sound?" A State...
Rumour Oblivion Remake Isn't Just a Graphics Upgrade, It's a Full Gameplay Overhaul
By Azura, by Azura, by Azura!
The Oblivion remake rumours just refuse to dissipate, and so it's starting to seem more and more likely that the project is real. Indeed, a whole new report is doing the rounds today, which says that this isn't just some graphical upgrade — it's a proper remake, with overhauled gameplay systems and mechanics. This...
Rumour Gears of War, Hellblade 2 Both Set for PS5 This Year
In addition to Halo and Age of Mythology
Following claims from gaming insider NateDrake that Halo: The Master Chief Collection and Microsoft Flight Simulator will both receive PS5 versions this year, it appears the floodgates have opened as other games media members share what their sources have told them concerning Micro
Rumour Halo: The Master Chief Collection Coming to PS5 This Year
So too is Microsoft Flight Simulator
One of the questions PlayStation owners are looking to have answered in 2025 is how Microsoft's multi-platform efforts will evolve after its initial batch of PS5, PS4 ports. Future titles like DOOM: The Dark Ages and The Outer Worlds 2 have been confirmed for Sony systems, but what about the back catalogue games?...
Rumour PlayStation Is Working on Reviving Some of Its 'Deep Cut' Franchises
"At least a couple" in development
It's been freshly claimed that Sony is currently working to bring back some of PlayStation's dormant first-party game franchises. This comes from VGC's Andy Robinson, speaking on the outlet's latest podcast episode (time stamped above). As the conversation turns to Sony's recent statement about considering...
Rumour The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Is Getting an Unreal Engine 5 Remake in 2025
Stop right there criminal scum!
Before the all-encompassing juggernaut that was and still is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, there was The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. A classic open world RPG experience — which has been the source of countless internet memes over the years — Oblivion is still great fun to actually sit down and play, despite its...
Rumour The Far Cry Series May Finally Be Switching Things Up in Next Two Games
Here's hoping
Ubisoft's open world shooter series, Far Cry, has stayed in more or less the same place since the immensely successful Far Cry 3 launched back in 2012. According to a new report, though, it seems the next couple of games will try something different at last. Insider Gaming claims that there are currently two Far Cry titles in...
Rumour Kadokawa Employees Eager for Sony Buyout and Change in Management
Tarnished
Sony's potential buyout of Kadokawa — which has been widely reported on over the last few weeks — is apparently being encouraged by Kadokawa employees. That's according to a fresh article by Japanese publication Bunshun (as covered by Automaton). An anonymous "veteran" employee
Rumour Forza Horizon 5 Is Ready to Roll on PS5, But Release Has Been Delayed
Vroom for improvement
Once again, the rumour mill surrounding Xbox's multiplatform plans has spun back into action. This time, it's claimed that Forza Horizon 5, Playground Games' acclaimed open world racer, is prepared for launch on PS5, but its release has been pushed back. The statement comes from eXtas1s, a known leaker who's hinted in the...
Rumour Black PS Portal Part of New PS5 Accessories Refresh
In addition to Helldivers 2 PS5 pad
A black PS Portal is rumoured to be part of a PS5 accessories refresh that Sony has planned for the near future. A new report from Dealabs insider Billbil-Kun suggests the current PS Portal model will soon be available in a black colourway, and will retail at the same price as the design already on the market now...
Rumour Mortal Kombat 1's Future DLC Cancelled After Poor Sales of Khaos Reigns
Mortal wound
Mortal Kombat 1 has had its ups and downs since it arrived in 2023, but NetherRealm Studios has been supporting it regardless with new DLC fighters and more. If a new rumour is to be believed, however, it looks like the team's post-launch work on the game may come to an abrupt stop. Over on the Mortal Kombat Leaks subreddit, "verified...
News PS5 Handheld Device in the Works at Sony, New Report Claims
Update: Dev apparently started after PS Portal launch
Sony is currently in the "early stages of developing" an all-new handheld PlayStation device that would allow users to play PS5 games on the go, a report from Bloomberg claims. Sources speaking to the outlet under anonymity said the device is "likely years away" from release and warned it may...
Rumour PlayStation Event Could Be Incoming, Sony's Very Busy 'Behind the Scenes'
Don't you dare mention 'showcase'
We're now a couple of months removed from the last State of Play — the one with Ghost of Yotei — and so we're starting to see eager PlayStation fans clamouring for another event. The good news is that we might be getting one. While there hasn't been any official word on the subject — what else do you expect...
Rumour Next-Gen AMD Tech to Power Supposed Sony Handheld as Well as PS6
UDNA architecture for PlayStation GPUs
An otherwise fairly dry rumour has brought up the possible existence of another Sony handheld gaming device. A Chinese hardware leaker who goes by zhangzhonghao has posted some supposed information about Sony's next-gen PlayStation consoles, which are already rumoured to be a handheld machine as well as the...
Rumour Dragon's Dogma 2 Datamine Reveals Potential Multiplayer Plans
By the light of the moon
A new Dragon's Dogma 2 datamine has supposedly unearthed some interesting details regarding potential plans for the open world RPG. While these tidbits don't necessarily mean that significant updates are incoming, they do suggest that the developer was at least considering one or two eyebrow-raising additions. The headline...
News Sony Reportedly in Talks to Acquire Elden Ring Dev's Parent Company Kadokawa Corp
Includes FromSoftware and more manga control
Sony has reportedly entered talks with Elden Ring maker Kadokawa Corporation with a view to acquiring the company, Reuters claims via two sources. Discussions are said to be ongoing, and if they're successful, a finalised deal could be signed within the coming weeks. The firm's stocks are estimated to be...
Rumour FromSoftware Classic Getting the Remaster Treatment
Give the people what they want
While Bloodborne fans continue to writhe in agony, it appears that the Bandai Namco-published, FromSoftware-developed modern classic, Dark Souls III, could be getting the remaster treatment. That's if the rumour mill is to be believed. This one comes to us by way of insider Nick "Shpeshal_Nick" Baker, so take it with...
