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• Call of Duty: Warzone adds cosmetic toggle to disable legacy character skins

  PC Gamer reported that Warzone will add a client-side "cosmetic toggle" that disables legacy character skins. The outlet said that when the toggle is enabled, players will instead see operators from Modern Warfare 4, which PC Gamer described as making the game stylistically cohesive. PC Gamer noted the toggle exists only within Warzone and that Modern Warfare 4 itself will not carry forward cosmetics from past games. The report also recalled that the company committed last year to a clean break with Black Ops 7 by not carrying old skins forward.

• Probably Stolen demo appears on Steam, PC Gamer reports

  PC Gamer reported that a demo for Probably Stolen is available on Steam. The outlet described the game as a cyberpunk shopkeeper sim where players can deal in rat meat, counterfeit cigarettes, and contraband weapons. PC Gamer called the demo "surprisingly hefty" and reported the sim is due out next month. The article includes an image credited to tinyBuild.

• Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake's new map 'drew a line,' GameRant says FF7 Remake crossed it

  GameRant reported that Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake's new map "drew a line" that Final Fantasy 7 Remake was willing to cross. The story was published by Josh Cotts on September 24, 2026, at GameRant. The article frames the matter as a comparison of remake design choices between the two remakes, according to the GameRant headline. Josh Cotts is identified in the piece as GameRant's Lead Features and Lists Editor.

• Rainbow Six Siege director warns GTA 6's Nov 19 release could affect R6 Major Osaka reveal

  Insider Gaming reported Joshua Mills, the new Creative Director of Rainbow Six Siege, said Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto 6 releasing on November 19 could draw attention away from Siege's BLAST R6 Major Osaka and Ubisoft's planned November 15 reveal. The report notes BLAST R6 Major Osaka runs from November 6 to 15 and that Ubisoft intends to reveal new maps, modes, operators, quality-of-life improvements, and other features during the November 15 final. Insider Gaming characterizes GTA 6 as a major, highly anticipated release that might reduce attention for other live-service multiplayer games, a concern Mills discussed. The report does not present any confirmed audience or commercial effects, only Mills' assessment as reported by Insider Gaming.

• The Legend of Zelda: Planned Ganondorf-starring game cancelled

  TheGamer reports Nintendo cancelled a planned The Legend of Zelda game that would have starred Ganondorf. TheGamer says the project was described as one of the series' most ambitious entries and will never see the light. TheGamer places the reveal alongside Nintendo's recent commitment to physical releases and the upcoming remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. TheGamer does not confirm whether Nintendo will revisit the concept or release further details.

• Valheim mods reported 1.0-ready, PC Gamer lists top crafting and building mods

  PC Gamer's Andrea Shearon reported on 24 September 2026 that many Valheim mods are 1.0-ready and compiled a list of recommended mods for crafting, building, quality-of-life, and visual changes. The article says the author found favorite mods working again after the game's 1.0 launch and highlights mod manager options. PC Gamer names Gale Mod Manager and R2ModMan as mod manager choices for Valheim. The piece is presented as a guide to notable community mods that have been updated to function with Valheim 1.0.

• Dressmaker reaches Steam Top Sellers top 10, IGN reports

  IGN reported that Dressmaker, an indie boutique dressmaking game, reached tenth place on Steam's Top Sellers list mere days after its release. The publisher noted Dressmaker had an Overwhelmingly Positive rating of 96% from 2,177 user reviews in its Sep 24, 2026 update. IGN said stitch-by-stitch gown design clips from the game have been widely shared on gaming Twitter and that Dressmaker briefly ranked above large releases such as Diablo IV and Marvel Rivals. IGN also mentioned gameplay options including the ability to "sabotage" your boutique's clientele.

• PC Gamer: Thief Remastered includes The Tarnished Mirror; writer urges Thief 2 Gold

  PC Gamer's Ted Litchfield reported that Nightdive's upcoming Thief Remastered includes a Nightdive-developed expansion campaign called The Tarnished Mirror. Litchfield wrote that Nightdive's access to archives and former personnel could allow the studio to responsibly recreate concepts from Looking Glass for future projects. He reported that old Looking Glass documents suggest a Thief 2: The Metal Age GOTY edition would have contained five new missions. Litchfield described Nightdive's Thief remaster as a "well-judged but deceptively transformative treatment" and said it is one of his most anticipated games.

• GameRant: Wild West Pioneers applies cozy-game design to city building

  GameRant reporter Josh Cotts wrote that Wild West Pioneers treats a city builder through the lens of cozy-game design, reframing how the genre can feel. The feature was published on GameRant on September 24, 2026. Cotts is identified in the piece as GameRant's Lead Features and Lists Editor and draws on his experience with city-builder titles. The supplied evidence is a headline, author metadata, and a short excerpt; fuller article details are not included in the evidence provided.

• World of Warcraft: Fraser Brown's first MMO character Zarwulf (Orc Hunter)

  PC Gamer reports that Fraser Brown's first MMO character was Zarwulf, an Orc Hunter created in 2004 who Brown says still exists "frozen in time" in World of Warcraft. Brown writes that he played World of Warcraft, Star Wars Galaxies and Guild Wars while at university. He describes Zarwulf as having a big sword, an impressive grimace and probably a pet wolf. The piece appears as installment #5 of PC Gamer's "My first MMO character" series and was published 24 September 2026.

• Xbox says its share of GTA 6 preorders matches its console market share

  Xbox Chief Strategy Officer Matthew Ball told IGN that Microsoft’s share of Grand Theft Auto VI preorders matches the company’s share of the console market. Ball also said, as reported by IGN, that GTA VI is “breaking records for XBOX” and that the company expects more records to be broken throughout the fall. The statement was issued after The Verge’s Tom Warren reported that GTA 6 preorders appeared heavily skewed toward PlayStation 5 and connected that skew to recent Xbox layoffs and studio reorganization. IGN noted that Sony publicly reports PS5 sales while Microsoft has not disclosed a cumulative Xbox Series X and S sales number in years.

• Iron Bramble preview: grappling-hook metroidvania set in a cyber-gothic megastructure

  Rock Paper Shotgun reported that Iron Bramble is a pixel‑art metroidvania featuring rapid grappling‑hook traversal and a setting described as a "cyber‑gothic megastructure." The outlet said the player character appears to be a story‑eating demon(?) woman and that the game's world frames humanity as having lost flesh bodies, with souls residing in metal robotic husks. Rock Paper Shotgun noted the game comes from the devs behind Rusted Moss and praised the "crunchy, deep pixel art." The reviewer also cautioned that traversal will be divisive, calling it a potential "Marmite situation," and stated they had not played Rusted Moss.

• Saw: Lionsgate hires Mike P. Nelson to direct next film

  IGN reports Lionsgate has hired Mike P. Nelson to direct the next Saw movie. IGN says the new film is being written by Gregory Weidman and Geoff Tock and produced by James Wan, Jason Blum, and Leigh Whannell. IGN reports Wan and Whannell created the Saw series and that Wan is expected to have a much more significant role in this installment. IGN also notes Nelson's previous directing work includes the Wrong Turn reboot and Silent Night, Deadly Night.

• Control Resonant: free in-game cosmetic skin now available, TheGamer reports

  TheGamer reported on Sep 24, 2026 that Remedy is offering a free in-game cosmetic for Control Resonant that players can claim now. The article, by Steven Garrard, says Control Resonant has a range of cosmetics that can be unlocked through play. TheGamer also characterises the game as being praised for its creative aesthetic and satisfying gameplay. The report states Remedy is offering a unique skin in addition to the cosmetics obtainable by playing.

• Silent Hill: Townfall shifts to first-person and moves action to St. Amelia

  IGN reports Silent Hill: Townfall is the series' first full-length first-person experience and relocates the story to St. Amelia, a remote Scottish island abandoned by its residents. The game follows a protagonist named Simon, who begins armed only with a handheld CRTV that IGN describes as an evolution of familiar Silent Hill concepts. IGN also reports the title features a cast that includes acclaimed actors from film, television, and games and says the game continues the franchise’s psychological-horror focus. IGN’s article is presented by Annapurna Interactive.

• PC Gamer quiz asks readers to identify games from achievement milestones

  PC Gamer published a quiz by Andrea Shearon on 24 September 2026 asking readers to identify which games specific achievement milestones come from. Shearon wrote that she enjoys achievements that encourage trying new features and dislikes repetitive milestones such as 'do the same XYZ thing 100,000 times.' The article includes an image credited to Capcom and notes that purchases through the site may earn an affiliate commission. PC Gamer frames the piece as part of its quizzes collection and invites readers to try more quizzes and subscribe to its newsletter.

• SAW: Genesis Early Access delayed to Q1 2027

  Insider Gaming reports SAW: Genesis' Early Access launch has been delayed to Q1 2027. The game's developers announced on the title's official social media that they are using player feedback and additional testing to improve performance and the multiplayer experience. Insider Gaming notes the team said it wants more time to polish the game because the SAW property matters to many fans. SAW: Genesis is described in the report as a 3-on-1 horror game in which one player controls the judge and the others control accused characters who search for challenges, keys, and escape routes.

• Arc Raiders to test PvE-only mode during Oct 13–20 test

  PC Gamer reported on 24 September 2026 that Arc Raiders will run an in-game test of a PvE-only matchmaking toggle from October 13–20, 2026. During the test, players will be able to switch between the classic PvPvE mode and a PvE experience in which there is zero player-to-player damage and sessions focus on the ARC threat and co-op social dynamics. PC Gamer states PvE sessions in the test will include Solos, Duos and Trios, and that the system is being designed for seamless switching between modes. The publication also noted this test does not guarantee a permanent PvE mode.

• Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave — where to find bitter leaves

  Polygon published a guide listing the map nodes where bitter leaves can be found in Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, a material needed to complete Leda's perform quest "Popular Drink Recipes." The guide reports bitter leaves are not a rare material but only appear at a few locations across the game's four corners. Polygon says visiting at least one of those nodes is worthwhile to finish the quest. The article provides a full list of the specific nodes where bitter leaves spawn.

• PC Gamer's Hyperfeed beta goes live

  PC Gamer has launched a live beta test of a new homepage called the Hyperfeed at pcgamer.com/hyperfeed. PC Gamer describes the build as a "very early, pre-pre-proto-alpha" minimum-viable version intended for early data gathering and experimentation. The publisher warned users they may encounter bugs as it iterates and asked for feedback. PC Gamer said the change is part of an effort to modernize its homepage in response to what it called the impact of Google’s coercive integration of AI on the online publishing ecosystem.

• Pokemon TCG Pocket confirms Deluxe Pack: Mega and annual Deluxe tradition

  TheGamer reports Pokemon TCG Pocket confirmed that Deluxe packs will be an annual tradition and that Deluxe Pack: Mega will close out its second year. TheGamer says Deluxe Pack: Mega will give players the chance to pull from every expansion released during the previous 12 months, from Mega Rising to Ruler of the Skies. TheGamer frames the pack as a way for players to plug gaps in their collections. TheGamer published this information on Sep 24, 2026.

• Path of Exile 2 is Steam Deck Verified ahead of its 1.0 launch

  PCGamesN reports Grinding Gear Games confirmed Valve has classified Path of Exile 2 as Steam Deck Verified, enabling play on Steam Deck ahead of the game's 1.0 launch. The article says Path of Exile 2's 1.0 release will conclude the main campaign, introduce swords with the Duelist class, and mark the game's transition from paid early access to full free-to-play. PCGamesN also reports the verification is timed with the wider push to make PoE 2 an approachable entry point compared with its predecessor, which has over a decade of content.

• Silent Hill: Townfall — PC Gamer ranks coworkers by likelihood to survive St. Amelia

  PC Gamer writer Elie Gould published a feature on 24 September 2026 ranking their coworkers by whether they could survive the horrors of Silent Hill: Townfall's St. Amelia. Gould said they had recently finished the game and used a TierMaker template to order colleagues, giving extra points to those who've played Townfall or similar Silent Hill entries. The piece is presented as an opinion-based staff feature to mark Townfall's release and notes PC Gamer may earn affiliate commission from site links. Gould also wrote that the PC Gamer team includes several horror aficionados, which informed the ranking.

• Valor Mortis rewards risk and exploration, hands-on at Gamescom

  PCGamesN's Tom Hopkins reports that Valor Mortis rewards players for taking risks, exploring an alternate path, and experimenting after a second hands-on at Gamescom. Hopkins said his earlier 30-minute session at Summer Game Fest focused on basics, while the Gamescom visit revealed a different side of the game. He noted practical mechanics that reinforce that approach, including conserving pistol ammo, watching shadows for hidden enemies, and timing parries against Napoleonic foes in the game's alternate-history setting. Hopkins also wrote that One More Level has not overhauled everything between sessions, but the later playtime highlighted deeper incentives for cautious, exploratory play.

• Quake Champions: Bethesda ends free-to-play model with patch 1.31

  Polygon reported on Sep 24, 2026 that Bethesda Softworks and id Software released patch 1.31 for Quake Champions and removed the game's free-to-play model. Polygon says the patch notes state "no additional content updates are planned at this time" and that the game is moving into a "new chapter." The outlet characterizes patch 1.31 as likely the game's last update. The report attributes these details to Bethesda/id Software patch notes rather than independent confirmation.

• Fortnite: Morgana Sprite available in-game a day before Persona Bundle arrives

  GameRant reports Fortnite added the Morgana Sprite in-game one day before the Persona Bundle is set to arrive in the Item Shop on September 25. GameRant says the Persona collaboration will bring characters including Joker and Ann Takamaki into the Item Shop. According to GameRant, players could already obtain the Morgana Sprite before the bundle's Item Shop release. GameRant's guide explains where to find the Morgana Sprite and describes the effect it grants when equipped.

• Capcom announced a VR port of the fifth Ace Attorney game, Polygon reports

  Polygon reports that Capcom announced a VR port of the fifth game in the Ace Attorney series. The report says the announcement came after this year's Tokyo Game Show, where many fans had been hoping for an announcement of Ace Attorney 7. Polygon describes fan reaction as objection and disappointment toward Capcom's choice to port the fifth game to VR instead of revealing a numbered sequel. Polygon published the story on September 24, 2026.

• PC Gamer asks readers to pick the worst graphical effect: motion blur vs lens flare

  PC Gamer published a reader poll by Jacob Ridley on 24 September 2026 asking users to choose whether motion blur or lens flare is the worst graphical effect in games. The article frames the vote as a knockout-format bracket that pairs effects head-to-head across multiple rounds. It notes prior coverage of effects including chromatic aberration and bloom and includes an image credited to Crytek and CD Projekt Red. The page discloses that purchases through links may earn an affiliate commission and invites readers to "join the conversation."

• GTA 6 Collector's Edition revealed, priced at $400 and excludes the game

  TheGamer reported that Rockstar Games' GTA 6 Collector's Edition was officially revealed and listed at $400 but does not include the game. TheGamer's article, published Sep 24, 2026, frames the announcement as following hours of speculation and leaks. TheGamer notes the story is developing and that further details may be added to the report. The article was written by George Foster for TheGamer.

• 39 Stardew Valley-style farm sims reported planning launches in 2026

  PC Gamer reported that 39 Stardew Valley-shaped farming simulation games were still planning to launch in 2026. The article's author, Lauren Morton, estimated she has 234 hours of gaming time remaining to play those titles, based on an assumed schedule of 2 hours on weeknights and 4 hours on weekend days. Morton noted the count was compiled manually because Steam's upcoming-games view allows sorting but not filtering by release date, and she cautioned the tally is fallible and that delays can still happen. The piece lists example projects and Morton's individual playtime estimates for some, including Songs of Glimmerwick (40 hours) and Nivalis Nights (500 hours).