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NARAKA: BLADEPOINT Servers Under Maintenance for Major Update
Servers suspended from March 31, 23:00 UTC to April 1, 04:00 UTC for a new Showdown Mode: Nirriti's Ruins Innerworld with global effects like Golden Ticket and Soaring Tiers. New effects include upgraded Rapid Cooldown (28% skill cooldown reduction) and PlayStation tournaments starting April 1.
PlayStation Sky-high Racing #25 event runs until April 28.
Mass Layoffs Hit Eidos Montreal: 124 Roles Cut
Embracer-owned Eidos Montreal cuts 124 roles and studio head David Anfossi exits. Polyarc, developers of Moss VR games, lays off staff after failing to secure funding.
Wanderstop studio Ivy Road closes due to lack of funding for next game.
Epic Games CEO Apologizes for Layoff of Terminally Ill Employee
Tim Sweeney apologizes for handling of programmer with terminal brain cancer layoff, who lost life insurance. Epic is now contacting the family to resolve insurance issues.
Krafton Shuts Down PUBG Spin-off Blindspot After 53 Days
PUBG Blindspot, a top-down tactical spin-off, shut down just 53 days after early access launch. Similar to Highguard, pulled 45 days after launch, highlighting short lifespans for 2026 releases.
Nexon Announces Fewer Bets with More Conviction on Projects
Publisher of MapleStory and Arc Raiders tells investors it will take fewer bets but invest more conviction in each. Part of capital markets presentation.
Capcom's Pragmata Goes Gold, Ready for Shipment
Sci-fi action-adventure Pragmata has gone gold, confirming production complete and physical copies prepared. Announced in Twin Galaxies daily digest for March 31.
Sony Raises PS5 Prices by at Least $100 Starting April 2
All PS5 models increase by at least $100 from April 2, 2026, as announced in Sony blog post. Impacts pricing across models.
Starfield PS5 Port Launches April 7 with Updates
Bethesda's Starfield, once Xbox/PC exclusive, releases on PS5 on April 7 alongside updates. Part of weekly game release highlights.
New Releases: People of Note and ChainStaff This Week
Musical RPG People of Note releases April 7 on PC, PlayStation, Xbox. Visually intense side-scroller ChainStaff and Pokémon Champions launch April 8.
RAM Prices Drop as OpenAI Deal Collapses, Benefits PC Gamers
DDR5 and DDR4 prices falling due to collapsed OpenAI RAM deal and AI bubble bursting. Google's Turboquant reduces AI RAM needs; advice for gamers on buying now or waiting.
SHIFT UP Teases Upcoming Announcement on April 1
SHIFT UP official channel announces upcoming reveal on 2026.04.01. Video highlights the event timing.
ESO Seasons Direct Reveals Guild Housing and More
Elder Scrolls Online Seasons Direct covers guild housing, exciting fans for community features. Highlights how guilds sustain player engagement.