Jun 16
Multiple outlets report that several studios under Xbox Game Studios are at risk of closure, with Ninja Theory, Compulsion Games, and Double Fine named as those facing potential shutdown or forced independence. According to The Verge, Ninja Theory staff were informed of the closure on June 15, 2026, and the studio hopes a buyer can be found. Bloomberg reports that Compulsion Games and Double Fine are in discussions to leave Xbox Game Studios. The reports follow the recent resignation of Xbox Game Studios head Craig Duncan and Chief of Staff Louise O'Connor, as reported by The Game Business. These moves come after Xbox CEO Asha Sharma announced a business reset earlier this year, which included plans for large-scale layoffs and budget cuts. The studios in question were all acquired by Microsoft between 2018 and 2019. Ninja Theory had just announced a new title, 'Senua', at the Xbox Games Showcase days before the reported closure. Microsoft has not officially commented on the reports.
Jun 7
Atlus announced during the Xbox Games Showcase 2026 livestream on June 7 that Persona 4 Revival, a full remake of the 2008 role-playing game Persona 4, will launch on February 18, 2027. The game will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox PC with Xbox Game Pass, and PC via Steam. Pre-orders are now open. The remake modernizes visuals, battles, and events, according to 4Gamer.net. The original Persona 4 followed a student who moves to a rural town, investigates the urban legend of the Midnight Channel, and solves a series of murders. The game later received a Vita port titled Persona 4 Golden and inspired spin-offs including Persona 4 Arena and Persona 4: Dancing All Night. Atlus previously released a remake of Persona 3, titled Persona 3 Reload, in February 2024. The announcement was part of a broader showcase that also revealed a release date for the Fable reboot, set for February 23, 2027.
Jun 7
Xbox Game Studios announced during the Xbox Games Showcase 2026 livestream on June 8 that State of Decay 3 will launch in 2027. The game is the latest entry in the open-world zombie survival series developed by Undead Labs. A new gameplay trailer accompanied the announcement, showing combat against hordes of zombies and narrative scenes. The trailer confirmed that the game will be released on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. It will also be available on Xbox Game Pass from day one of release. The trailer focuses on gameplay footage, including battles against evolved zombie types. Players will lead a survivor community, making decisions about where to live, what to build, and who to welcome into their group. The announcement follows a six-year gap since the initial concept trailer for State of Decay 3, which was shown in 2020. That earlier trailer featured a zombie deer that the developers later said would not appear in the final game. The 2026 showcase provided the first substantial look at actual gameplay and a concrete release window.