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BioWare veteran and Dragon Age: Origins co-director Mark Darrah has played Factorio for 832 hours and Riven for three minutes, PC Gamer reports. PC Gamer published those details in its Disk Cleanup feature, which profiles the PC game libraries of industry figures. The article says Darrah guided readers through the games on his PC and recalled an early impression from Command & Conquer. The story appeared on PC Gamer on 20 September 2026.

Polygon reports Fortnite is officially collaborating with Persona 5, with Joker and other Persona 5 characters set to arrive in the game this Friday. The collaboration has been known previously, and Polygon says a release date was finally confirmed. Polygon also reports the crossover is part of Fortnite's current Gaming Legends-themed season. The article was published by Polygon on Sep 20, 2026.

Polygon writer Rebecca Corgan reports that Baldur's Gate 3 is an incredible game but argues it should not automatically be considered the best Baldur's Gate title ever made. Corgan says BG3 is one of her personal favorites and notes tens of thousands of players were still playing the game three years after its release. The piece frames BioWare’s original Baldur’s Gate as a lasting blueprint, which the author describes as “still unbeaten.” The assessment appears as an opinion column published by Polygon on Sep 19, 2026.

IGN reports Insomniac released an update for Marvel’s Wolverine that nerfs the game's scent trails and reduces audio 'sense' indicators and may add an option to turn the scent trail off completely. IGN says the change follows online backlash after The Washington Post journalist Gene Park described the scent trail as "fart gas." The outlet also reports there was confusion about whether accessibility options already let players disable the effect, noting Insomniac’s accessibility list includes a "Chase Assist" entry. Details on exactly how the toggle or nerf works have not been confirmed in the report.

GameRant reports that Diablo 5 opens with the series’ long-avoided “worst-case scenario.” The claim appears in a GameRant article by LB Beistad published September 18, 2026. The supplied evidence includes only the article headline and author metadata and does not provide specifics about what that scenario is or how it affects the game's story or systems. No official confirmation or additional reporting is included in the provided evidence.

Push Square reports director Naoki Hamaguchi estimated the upcoming Final Fantasy 7 Revelation will be around 200GB on PS5. The estimate was shared in an interview with VGC, according to Push Square, as Hamaguchi discussed the game's scale and file size. Push Square also notes an earlier confirmation that the physical edition will require a download on all platforms, a detail that has drawn criticism from some enthusiasts. Hamaguchi said “things are still getting worked out,” indicating the 200GB figure is approximate and may change.

GameRant reports that the labels for The Witcher 3 Remastered and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake appear to be reversed. The piece was written by Josh Cotts and published on September 17, 2026 on GameRant. The article's headline frames the issue as the two releases 'seem[ing] to have their labels backward.' The supplied evidence does not include any official confirmation or developer response.

Polygon reported that Revelations: Persona, the first game in the Persona spinoff that launched for the original PlayStation in Japan, quietly transformed role-playing games about 30 years ago. Polygon's piece says that Revelations: Persona paved the way for later series success, including Persona 3, which originally debuted in Japan on July 13, 2006. The outlet also noted that the Persona franchise's growth secured a steady audience for subsequent entries and that many players are now awaiting Persona 6 roughly 20 years after Persona 3. The article is an opinion retrospective published by Jason Venter on September 16, 2026, and presents this evolution as a historical claim rather than newly reported primary evidence.

GameRant published a ranked list of the best open-world RPG trilogies and highlighted series such as Mass Effect and Dark Souls. The piece was written by Vlad Mazanko and published on Sep 16, 2026. GameRant notes that trilogies are a popular format across mediums and says some RPG trilogies are considered acclaimed masterpieces with few weak links. The article narrows its focus specifically to open-world RPG trilogies and also mentions Fable and Baldur’s Gate as examples.

GameRant reports that Battle.net is becoming something Blizzard says it doesn't want to be. The article carrying that claim was published Sep 16, 2026 and credited to Ollie Tuscarny. The provided page includes the author's bio and editorial context but does not include details of the specific changes or Blizzard's prior statements. The evidence supplied here does not confirm what concrete changes have occurred or any response from Blizzard.

PCGamesN reports Minecraft Dungeons 2 replaces the series' linear quest structure with an open-world map, giving players more freedom to explore biomes and play with friends. In a hands-on preview at Gamescom, PCGamesN's writer said the sequel alters the game's structure while keeping most of the ARPG formula intact. The outlet described the game as more welcoming to new players and a more family-friendly option that includes some new biomes and opportunities to practice combat.

Eurogamer reports that Diablo 4's Season of Hell's Legacy 30th‑anniversary update was delayed for several hours after players encountered login errors. Players reported error codes 300006 and 300008, and the Diablo account on X said the team was actively investigating and working to resolve the issue. Two hours after the first post the Diablo account announced the season launch delay, and Eurogamer says Diablo 4 was inaccessible during that period and for hours afterward. Eurogamer's coverage also says the rough launch gave Switch 2 players a bad first impression.

Polygon reports that, over a year after launch, the Nintendo Switch 2’s software lineup is looking healthier, with additions such as Splatoon Raiders, Switch 2 editions of Xenoblade, and Nintendo 64 remakes like Star Fox. Polygon notes the platform still lacks Nintendo’s biggest first-party platformers, with no Zelda or Mario platformer released yet. The piece also reports broad third-party support, saying almost all indie developers have committed to the system alongside several large publishers. Polygon adds there’s another N64 remake on the way, but provides no further detail on that title’s timing.

Nintendo Life reports Diablo IV's Age of Hatred Collection arrived on the Switch 2 alongside the new Season of Hell's Legacy but players ran into login problems and a temporary season delay. Blizzard posted a forum notice on September 15, 2026 acknowledging an issue preventing some players from logging in and saying the team was investigating. Nintendo Life says the Diablo team deployed a hotfix and that the worst of the problems appear to have been resolved. The report notes Blizzard thanked players for their patience and promised further updates on the forum.

Polygon reports Blizzard told a BlizzCon 2026 panel that Diablo 5 will use procedural generation for its overworld and will include BlizzCon overlay maps from day one. The report says Diablo 5’s design moves away from Diablo 4’s mostly static open world, which Polygon described as controversial. Polygon attended a group Q&A where Diablo 5’s game director and executive producer discussed the team’s approach and framed it as learning from Diablo 4. Specific technical details, release timing, platforms, and rollout plans were not detailed in Polygon’s account.

PCGamesN reports Wizards of the Coast says Warlock is "fundamentally a linear story" with no branching narratives. PCGamesN's Gamescom coverage says Invoke told the outlet the game's narrative will not branch. The report says Warlock is set in Darkon, a sprawling open-world realm in D&D's Ravenloft setting, but that protagonist Kaatri's story is more confined than in games such as Baldur's Gate 3 or the Dragon Age series. PCGamesN frames this as a contrast with recent RPGs that emphasize player choice and branching outcomes.

CD Projekt Red unveiled a Geralt-themed Barbarian skin coming to Diablo 4 and said Cyberpunk: Edgerunners will crossover with Overwatch in 2027, Polygon reported. Polygon reported CD Projekt Red argued the Witcher collaboration could only work for one Diablo 4 class — the Barbarian — shaping that design choice. The publisher also explained why the Overwatch crossover focuses on Cyberpunk: Edgerunners rather than Cyberpunk 2077, according to Polygon. Polygon did not report firm release dates or pricing for the Diablo 4 skin or additional specifics beyond the 2027 timing for the Overwatch crossover.

Blizzard told PC Gamer that Diablo 5 will fully support multiplayer and that players should be able to play all of the game’s content with friends, senior game director Joe Shely said. PC Gamer describes Diablo 5 as a 2029 action RPG. Shely framed the title as playable solo or multiplayer similar to Diablo 4, according to PC Gamer. PC Gamer reports Blizzard has not yet disclosed specific multiplayer details — including whether open-world player encounters will mirror Diablo 4’s endgame — and said more information will come closer to release.

Polygon reports that CD Projekt Red confirmed at BlizzCon that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered and Cyberpunk 2077 will be available on Blizzard's Battle.net, and Blizzard told Polygon it does not plan to turn Battle.net into a Steam competitor. According to Polygon, Blizzard cautioned against expecting a large influx of third-party games on the launcher. The details were revealed as part of BlizzCon 2026 coverage compiled by Polygon. Polygon is the reporting source for both the CD Projekt Red confirmations and Blizzard's statements.

Blizzard revealed Diablo 5, scheduled for 2029, and a new open-world StarCraft shooter, scheduled for 2030, at its BlizzCon event. Push Square reports Diablo 5’s teaser frames it as another traditional Diablo experience, while the new StarCraft entry departs from RTS roots into an open-world shooter. Push Square also notes that Blizzard is now owned by Microsoft, which makes native Xbox Helix versions a given, but Blizzard has not confirmed target platforms. As a result, availability on PlayStation 6 remains unconfirmed.

PC Gamer reported Blizzard announced StarCraft Returns is slated for 2030 and Diablo 5 for 2029. The outlet said the StarCraft reveal—announced as an open‑world shooter—ended with “STARCRAFT RETURNS 2030,” a detail that tempered initial excitement. PC Gamer called the Diablo 5 date surprising and noted there were 11 years between Diablo 3 and Diablo 4, while Diablo 5 would arrive six years after Diablo 4. The report also quoted Blizzard as saying it wants to “convey confidence in some of our biggest bets coming forward,” and described announcing titles years ahead as increasingly uncommon.

GameRant reports that Blizzard has said Diablo 5 will borrow several ideas from Diablo 2. The claim appears in a GameRant article by Dominik Bošnjak published on Sep 12, 2026. The article includes images credited to Blizzard. GameRant presents the connection as reported by Blizzard rather than as independently verified.

Polygon reported that BlizzCon 2026 is expected to bring announcements across Blizzard franchises and that rumors have surfaced of a new StarCraft game. Polygon said the event will be held at the Anaheim Convention Center with in-person attendance available and online streams for those watching remotely. PC Gamer highlighted ongoing speculation about whether any new StarCraft title would be a traditional RTS or a new FPS take on the franchise. Both outlets pointed to the BlizzCon opening ceremony as a focal point for major reveals this weekend.

IGN reports Blizzard will use the BlizzCon 2026 Opening Ceremony to present "major game announcements," with President Johanna Faries joined by leaders of all Blizzard franchises. IGN is live-blogging the event, which it says has more buzz than perhaps any previous BlizzCon. The outlet notes fans are especially hopeful for a StarCraft-related reveal after weird glitches were spotted on the official StarCraft website and follow-up reports suggesting Blizzard is working on something. Specific game details or confirmed announcements beyond the promised "major game announcements" have not been published yet.

A large Steam leak revealed achievement lists and story details for numerous upcoming titles. Steam confirmed that 15 of the entries were previously unannounced. Leaked items include major franchise entries such as Kingdom Hearts 4, Persona 6, Fable, and Xenoverse 3, and the leak covered hundreds of upcoming games. The disclosures blended unannounced projects with story-related information for some high-profile releases.

A remastered edition of The Witcher 3 is set to arrive later this month and will be provided free to owners of the existing game. A new expansion called Songs of the Past is scheduled for 2027, and The Witcher 4 is slated for 2028. The remaster comes 11 years after the original game's release. Together these announcements lay out the short- and long-term release timeline for the franchise.

Entropy is an early access post‑apocalyptic RPG from the team behind Dread Delusion. It pairs JRPG‑inflected presentation likened to Final Fantasy X and Lost Odyssey with tactical systems such as large party battles, permadeath and locational damage. The design also borrows Fallout‑style called shots and tactics associated with the Warhammer spinoff Mordheim, yielding a hybrid of turn‑based tactics and PC‑style reactive storytelling. Its storytelling and reactivity are described as leaning more toward PC RPG traditions than classic PS2 JRPGs.

A writer describes carrying video game music into everyday routines, keeping roughly six playlists for activities like workouts, relaxing, and focused work. They and friends have turned Final Fantasy XIV tracks into karaoke moments that created lasting personal memories. The writer also shared a friend who enjoys game music only within games and does not seek it out outside play, highlighting different listening habits. The writer asked readers to say when and why they listen to game soundtracks outside of games, inviting community responses.

At a PAX West panel, Final Fantasy 7 Remake game director Naoki Hamaguchi and battle director Teruki Endo detailed the portrayals of Cid and Vincent and introduced FITS, a new combat system in Final Fantasy 7 Revelation. They said the game's ending is intended to be experienced and interpreted by players, and urged audiences not to spoil it or look to others for a definitive explanation. The developers framed this approach as central to preserving the story's impact.

BlizzCon dominated the week for RPG news as Blizzard officially pegged Diablo 5 for 2029 and StarCraft Returns for 2030 and laid out early design intentions for Diablo’s future. Around that hub, live-service troubles, platform moves (Battle.net and Switch 2), and a mix of design trends — from open-world pivots to deliberately linear narratives — shaped a busy week for RPG fans.