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Hello, friends. The air is getting crisper and the holiday decorations are appearing earlier each year — and we’re all for it. It’s been a long, eventful year: Baldur’s Gate 3 added twelve new subclasses, implemented full cross‑play, and introduced a photo mode in what we’re calling the final patch. We also launched Larian: Channel...

Hello everyone, On December 2, 2025 we’ll bring Battlefield Labs back online. Previous Labs phases gave us rapid, focused feedback on ideas before they arrived in the live game. Now we’re expanding that approach—refining how we test together as part of our commitment to deliver the most ambitious Battlefield live service in franchise history. Up...

Officials wanted a scare story for the public, but they couldn’t craft it from Hollywood or musicians. Rockstar Games co‑founder Dan Houser told Chris Evans on The Chris Evans Breakfast Show how the success of Grand Theft Auto III and the subsequent titles led to a campaign against the studio by U.S. authorities, who used...

Development Update Hello everyone, Roughly a week and a half after launch we’ve rolled out several patches and remain focused on post‑release support. We’re steadily working through community‑reported issues, and here’s what you can expect before we pause for the winter holidays. 1.17.2 patch (this week): Includes the changes discussed in the previous “Coal Update”...

Efforts to curb AI-generated content are escalating. In early 2025 Valve required every developer on Steam to state in their game’s description whether generative AI was used at any point during development. The rule lets players make an informed choice and opt out of purchases if they object to AI involvement. In practice, though, the...

Dan Houser argues that artificial intelligence can never fully replace people because it lacks a soul. Former Rockstar Games lead writer and studio co‑founder Dan Houser leveled sharp criticism at figures leading the generative AI sector during an interview on The Chris Evans Breakfast Show on Virgin Radio UK. Discussing his new audiobook, A Better...

Through the lens of photographer Maria Vishnevskaya, models Masha Vsemudrova and Glasha Klimova are transformed into Malenia and Miquella from Elden Ring — celestial figures bound to tragic destinies and once destined to forge a new Order in the Lands Between. The cosplayers show no intention of leaving the breathtaking expanse of the Lands Between,...

Developer Diary — Skyscrapers Creator Pack (by REV0) Hello everyone — I’m REV0. This developer diary walks through the design goals, artistic direction, and technical choices behind the new Creator Pack: Skyscrapers. Overview Skyscrapers contains a collection of 15 signature buildings inspired by renowned towers and city landmarks. Most signatures include upgrade paths that convert...

SCS Fan Day — November 14 What an incredible day. On November 14 we opened our doors to fans from across the globe — including visitors who flew in from South Korea — for our third SCS Fan Day. The event was a heartfelt celebration of community, creativity, and everything that brings our players together....

The developers admitted they themselves weren’t really certain when their game would be finished. Team Cherry described it as “disheartening” that the September launch of Hollow Knight: Silksong disrupted the release schedules of other indie titles. In an interview with Bloomberg, studio co‑founder Ari Gibson said the team was “racing” to complete development and didn’t...