Failed Highguard servers closing in March, Command & Conquer: Renegade successor released — Top news for March 3rd

A concise daily roundup of the latest developments and major shifts across the global entertainment industry.

• After two decades, the spiritual successor to the cult-classic shooter Command & Conquer: Renegade has finally arrived.
• The “power of AI”? Latest NVIDIA drivers reportedly caused significant frame rate drops in Resident Evil Requiem.
• New leadership at Xbox is already pivoting the brand’s core strategy—here is what players can expect moving forward.
• Following a month of backlash over performance issues on PC, Capcom has officially removed the controversial DRM from the Resident Evil 4 remake.
• “We aren’t here to nickel-and-diming players”: Saber’s CEO clarifies why Space Marine 2 avoids the live-service trap.
• Going free-to-play wasn’t enough: Highguard servers are scheduled for permanent shutdown as early as next week.
• Ubisoft unveils a teaser for a major new Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 expansion, showcasing upcoming features.
• Limited-time offer: A survival-crafting title with tower defense elements is currently free to claim on Steam.
• Beyond the console: Epic Games continues to dominate the film and automotive sectors with Unreal Engine.
• A massive DLC-scale mod for Cyberpunk 2077 has launched, introducing dozens of entirely new explorable locations.

Source: iXBT.games