Mansi Chavan
News Writer
Mansi Chavan focuses on the latest news in gaming and esports at Zero1Gaming. With a strong foundation in journalism, she specializes in breaking news, industry analysis, and research-driven articles, delivering accurate and engaging stories that keep gamers informed about the industry's biggest developments and emerging trends.
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NewsBethesda’s late Fallout 3 anniversary post sparks remaster confusion
Bethesda resurfaced the original Fallout 3 trailer on November 4, but the post had no news on the already-confirmed remaster.
NewsGod of War Laufey delayed to May 2027 as Santa Monica adds finishing touches
Santa Monica Studio has delayed God of War Laufey by just over three months, moving the PS5 exclusive to May 20, 2027.
NewsDragon’s Dogma 2 launches Delicious in Dungeon crossover with Laios and Marcille
Capcom’s Delicious in Dungeon collaboration brings Laios and Marcille to Dragon’s Dogma 2 as recruitable Pawns, plus free outfits based on both.
NewsPS Plus Premium adds one-hour trial for 007 First Light
PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers can now try the full 007 First Light for one hour on PS5, and their progress carries over to the full game.
NewsBaldur’s Gate 3 console mod gives Origin characters powerful new abilities
Unnerfed Origins, a community mod now in the curated console library, gives 10 Baldur’s Gate 3 companions passives tied to their pasts.
NewsMetal Gear Master Collection mod cuts MGS2 loading times and restores classic sprites
MGSHDFix 5.0 improves Metal Gear Solid 2 loading, adds early raw mouse support and restores classic Metal Gear 2 sprites.
NewsUbisoft reportedly bids to buy Arkane Lyon as Xbox weighs studio sale
Ubisoft has reportedly bid to acquire Arkane Lyon from Microsoft as Xbox considers selling the Dishonored studio amid restructuring.
NewsXbox Game Pass November lineup adds Warhammer Survivors on day one
Xbox Game Pass adds Warhammer Survivors on November 10 alongside Escape Academy 2, Thronefall and other November 2026 releases.
NewsGTA 6 pre-load begins November 10 with up to 212GB required
GTA 6 preloading begins November 10 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, with up to 212GB of storage needed before its November 19 launch
NewsBarbie Rewind brings 16 classic games to modern platforms on November 12
Barbie Rewind launches November 12 with 16 classic games, an unreleased title, DreamHouse customization and modern console support.
NewsWilderdark turns a dinosaur island into a first-person survival horror nightmare
Wilderdark combines dinosaur survival horror, stealth, crafting and exploration on a parasite-infected island. A free Steam demo is available.
NewsNagoshi Studio officially shuts down, leaving Gang of Dragon in limbo
Yakuza creator Toshihiro Nagoshi's studio has been dissolved following reported NetEase funding cuts, leaving Gang of Dragon's future uncertain.
NewsBorderlands crosses 100 million sales as Gearbox gives away free Golden Keys
Borderlands passes 100 million copies sold worldwide as Gearbox celebrates with a SHiFT code offering up to 100 Golden Keys across five games.
NewsBend Studio’s next game reportedly features co-op without live-service design
Bend Studio's next game reportedly features third-person co-op without live-service design, with a possible reveal and release planned for 2027.
ArticleDark fantasy card game Grim Siege is now permanently free on Steam
Dark fantasy card battler Grim Siege is now permanently free on Steam, with existing players receiving 1,500 Mithril after the pricing change
NewsApex Legends Season 31 reworks Crypto and adds Akimbo Wingman and Strongholds
Apex Legends Season 31 introduces Crypto's rework, Akimbo Wingman, Strongholds, Revenant and Lifeline buffs, and Ranked Legend Bans.
NewsXbox October Update Adds Mythic Achievements and 1440p Remote Play
Xbox's October 2026 update adds Mythic Achievements, 1440p Remote Play, customizable startup animations and improved storage management.
NewsModern Warfare 4 Season 1 adds new maps, modes and DMZ content on November 6
Modern Warfare 4 Season 1 launches November 6 with three multiplayer maps, new weapons, returning modes, DMZ's X01 Black Site and Warzone integration.
NewsUbisoft says no new Assassin’s Creed remakes are currently in development
Ubisoft confirms no new Assassin's Creed remakes are in development after Black Flag Resynced, with Codename Hexe and Invictus remaining priorities.
NewsThe Duskbloods delayed to 2027 as FromSoftware adjusts game balance
FromSoftware delays The Duskbloods to 2027 as it refines PvPvE combat, multiplayer balance and game rules following its August network test.
NewsSilent Hill: Townfall Gets Hard Mode and DLSS Ray Reconstruction in Update 1.6.0
Silent Hill: Townfall Update 1.6.0 adds Hard difficulty, DLSS Ray Reconstruction on PC, improved map navigation and rebalanced enemy behavior.
NewsWorld of Warcraft Patch 12.1.5 adds more than 200 housing decor items
WoW Patch 12.1.5 introduces over 200 housing decorations, cheaper crafting costs, Blueprint improvements and new rewards from Midnight activities.
NewsARC Raiders Update 2.3 adds Souls Offering Project and buffs Heavy Shield
ARC Raiders Update 2.3 introduces the Souls Offering Project, buffs the Heavy Shield and Flame Spray, and adjusts weapon blueprint and loot drops.
NewsNo Man’s Sky Forsaken update brings seamless warping and spooky ship parts to Switch
No Man's Sky Forsaken Update 7.10 brings seamless interstellar warping, new corvette parts, space courier missions and spooky collectibles to Switch.
NewsDiablo IV Patch Increases Prime Evil Splinter Stack Limit From 1 to 99
Diablo IV Patch 3.2.4 raises Prime Evil Splinter stacks from 1 to 99, improving inventory management during Season of Hell's Legacy.
NewsCyberpunk 2 job listing points to multiplayer quests in CD Projekt Red sequel
A Cyberpunk 2 job listing references multiplayer networking and quest synchronization, suggesting CD Projekt Red is exploring connected gameplay features.
NewsPhantom Blade Zero preload is live ahead of October 29 launch
Phantom Blade Zero preloads are live ahead of its October 29 launch. Check global unlock times, PC storage requirements and the delayed PS5 physical edition.
NewsPokémon Unite is shutting down in March 2027 after nearly six years
Pokémon Unite servers will shut down on March 23, 2027. A final event and downloadable Library will preserve selected player records and cosmetics.
NewsCastlevania: Belmont’s Curse makes its reduced RPG systems work through movement and combat
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse reduces RPG progression while emphasizing whip-based traversal, exploration, fast combat and ability-driven upgrades.
NewsModern Warfare 4 adds Shipment just days after launch
Modern Warfare 4 brings back Shipment on October 27, expanding its 6v6 map lineup to 13 ahead of Season 1 and upcoming multiplayer modes.
NewsAssassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced gets final major update with New Game Plus and Nightmare Mode
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Update 1.0.8 adds New Game Plus, Nightmare difficulty, classic takedowns and new rewards on October 27.
NewsMasters of Albion’s New Beginnings update rebuilds Peter Molyneux’s god game
Masters of Albion's New Beginnings update overhauls performance, nighttime battles, progression and God Hand interactions in Peter Molyneux's game
NewsFortnite’s One Piece teaser appears to reveal Luffy and Ace skins
Fortnite's One Piece crossover appears to feature Luffy and Ace skins after wanted posters emerge in London ahead of the November 1 mini-season.
NewsGhost of Yotei studio Sucker Punch reportedly lays off 24 developers
Sucker Punch Productions reportedly cuts 24 jobs after Ghost of Yōtei as the PlayStation studio reviews staffing needs for its next project.
NewsThe Wolf Among Us Remastered launches October 29 with new Noir Mode and lost scenes
The Wolf Among Us Remastered launches October 29 with Noir Mode, five lost scenes, upgraded visuals and new content. Nintendo Switch is delayed.
NewsStalker 2 Update 2.1 leaks early with major A-Life and fast travel changes
Stalker 2 Update 2.1 reportedly adds longer-range A-Life NPC visibility, combat adjustments and squad-leader fast travel, according to an early leak
NewsKnightmare returns as a free officially licensed PC game in 2027
Knightmare returns in 2027 as a free, officially licensed PC adventure with original cast members, hand-drawn artwork and point-and-click puzzles.
NewsSword of the Sea appears on Xbox Store, pointing to Series X|S port
Sword of the Sea appears on the Xbox Store with Series X|S support, 4K and 60 FPS features, but Giant Squid has not announced a release date.
NewsPokémon Pokopia datamine reportedly leaks 24 Pokémon for DLC Part 2
A Pokémon Pokopia datamine reportedly reveals 24 Pokémon for upcoming content, including Turtwig, Fennekin, Cresselia, Dipplin and Hydrapple.
NewsShigeru Miyamoto says Super Mario Bros.’ biggest invention was avoiding the Bowser fight
Shigeru Miyamoto says avoiding a traditional Bowser boss fight was a major Super Mario Bros. innovation, as he receives Japan's Order of Culture.
ArticleXbox Free Play Days offers six games, including two Monster Hunter RPGs
Xbox Free Play Days offers six games, including Monster Hunter Stories, Dying Light 2 and Riders Republic, with free trials and Game Pass access.
NewsZenith: Nexus servers shut down permanently on December 18
Zenith: Nexus permanently shuts down December 18, 2026, ending access to its VR MMO worlds without offline play or community-hosted servers.
NewsBreath of the Wild gets an unofficial native PC port through Savage Wind
Zelda: Breath of the Wild gets an experimental native PC port through Savage Wind Recomp, supporting the Great Plateau, 60 FPS and 4K resolution.
NewsLeaked Mass Effect: Universe trailer reveals BioWare’s cancelled final project
Zelda: Breath of the Wild gets an experimental native PC port through Savage Wind Recomp, supporting the Great Plateau, 60 FPS and 4K resolution.
NewsEpic drops mandatory AI rule from its 2026 AI MegaJam
Epic Games removes mandatory AI usage from its 2026 AI MegaJam, allowing developers to enter without AI while retaining AI-focused prizes.
NewsStar Wars Battlefront 3 reportedly in development at DICE and Respawn
EA confirms DICE and Respawn are collaborating on a project reportedly identified as Star Wars Battlefront 3, though the publisher has not announced the game.
NewsElder Scrolls Online makes Greymoor and Wolfhunter free as Echoes of Skyrim launches
ESO's Echoes of Skyrim season makes Greymoor and Wolfhunter free, adding access to Western Skyrim, Antiquities and new solo dungeon versions.
NewsWorld of Warcraft: Forever beta extended as players prepare to lose their characters
Blizzard extends the World of Warcraft: Forever beta until October 23, giving players two extra days before character wipes ahead of the November 4 launch.
NewsEA closes BioWare and cancels the next Mass Effect game
EA closes BioWare and cancels its next Mass Effect game amid restructuring and reportedly 400 job cuts, months after its $55 billion acquisition
NewsHelldivers 2 hit by Steam backlash after anti-cheat update breaks major mod
Helldivers 2 faces thousands of negative Steam reviews after Easy Anti-Cheat disables Custom Galactic War and other mods following Update 7.2.0.