The Ashes of Creation Debacle, Explained
Ashes of Creation, a crowdfunded medieval MMO, entered early access in 2025 after raising over $3 million, but shut down in February 2026. Intrepid Studios laid off roughly 210 employees and failed to deliver final paychecks. Co‑founder Steven Sharif faces accusations of diverting up to $1.4 million of Kickstarter funds, including $40,000 on personal luxuries, while he alleges a hostile board takeover. Ongoing legal disputes keep the controversy alive and damage confidence in game‑crowdfunding models.
All Rocket League Rivals and Rockets Rewards: How to Get Havoc Car
Epic Games’ Rivals and Rockets crossover, running from April 17 to the end of the month, links Rocket League and Fortnite with shared challenges and rewards. Players complete five Rocket League tasks for 10,000 XP each and a Drippy Player...
How to Get Tumbaga Ingots in Windrose
Windrose players can obtain the rare Tumbaga Ingot only by looting chests inside Ancient Ruins, which appear at random locations on the procedurally generated map. The ingot cannot be smelted or crafted, making it a scarce resource tied to weapon...
Daredevil: Born Again Actor Who Played Gustave in Expedition 33 Says He’s Finally Played the 2025 Game of the Year
Charlie Cox, known for his role as Daredevil on Disney+, finally sat down to play the 2025 award‑winning JRPG *Clair Obscur: Expedition 33*, the game in which he voiced the character Gustave. He discussed his early impressions during a GamesRadar interview...
How to Get Faction Reputation Points in Windrose
Windrose’s early‑access campaign introduces four factions, each with a reputation meter that unlocks gear and bonuses. Players must first locate and unlock a faction’s base, then trade specific items with its Bounty Agent for reputation points. Items include four tiers...
Capcom’s Pragmata Debuts to Overwhelmingly Positive Reviews on Steam: ‘Most Fun I’ve Had in a AAA in Forever’
Capcom’s new IP Pragmata launched today and instantly earned an "overwhelmingly positive" Steam rating, with 96% of roughly 1,800 early reviews praising the title. Reviewers highlight the game’s hybrid hack‑and‑shoot mechanic and the emotional story of protagonists Hugh and Diana....
This Gorgeous Underwater City-Builder Just Got a Release Date. Here’s Why I’m Already Hooked
Life Below, a coral‑reef‑themed city‑builder from Kasedo Games and Megapop, is slated for a May 26 PC release on Steam. The game tasks players with restoring a devastated marine ecosystem, managing fish populations, and confronting real‑world threats like oil spills and...
Rockstar Games Is Reportedly Opening a Whole New Office Just for Regional GTA 6 Marketing
Rockstar Games is establishing a new permanent office in Madrid dedicated to regional marketing for Grand Theft Auto VI. The role targets Portuguese‑language audiences in Portugal and Brazil, reflecting the franchise’s strong revenue in Spanish‑speaking markets. The office launch comes as...
How to Find the People of Tortuga Faction in Windrose
The guide explains how to locate the People of Tortuga faction in the procedurally generated world of Windrose. Players must first obtain the Buccaneers quest, which becomes available at level 3. After delivering 50 bags of gunpowder to Henri Boucher, the...
All Weapons and Tier Upgrades in Mouse P.I. For Hire
Mouse P.I. For Hire offers a comprehensive arsenal that players can fully unlock by completing every mission. Each weapon—ranging from the rapid‑fire Micer to the explosive Kiss Kiss—features three tiered upgrades that boost damage, ammo capacity, and special effects such...
Phasmophobia Is Getting Its First-Ever Collab—And It’s a Perfect Fit
At the Galaxies Showcase on April 16, Kinetic Games announced that Phasmophobia will host its first-ever collaboration, teaming up with Remedy Entertainment’s Alan Wake. The limited‑time event drops on May 12 and introduces the Dark Place, a signature Alan Wake location that will overlay...
Battlefield 6 Will Introduce a Server Browser, Proximity Chat, and More Updates in 2026
EA released a 2026 roadmap for Battlefield 6, outlining new content through Seasons 3‑5, including Battle Royale solo, ranked play, naval warfare, and core features like a server browser and proximity chat. The first two seasons fell short, delivering limited maps, weapons,...
PlayStation’s Long-Lost Fairgame$ Reportedly Pivoting to Include an Extraction Mode After Years of Silence
PlayStation’s Haven Studios is reportedly revamping its long‑shelved title Fairgame$ by adding an extraction‑shooter mode, a genre that has surged in popularity since 2020. The game, first unveiled in 2023 as a competitive heist experience, remains in development three years...
Call of Duty Movie Locks in Summer 2028 Release
The live‑action *Call of Duty* film has secured a June 30, 2028 theatrical release, announced at CinemaCon. Directed by Pete Berg and co‑written by acclaimed screenwriter Taylor Sheridan, the movie aims to blend blockbuster action with the gritty, human‑focused storytelling seen in...
ARC Raiders’ Blazing Marathon Is Rapidly Slowing Down. Is It Finally Time to Start Worrying About Its Future?
ARC Raiders launched in October and quickly became a flagship live‑service extraction shooter, regularly hitting new player‑count peaks. By January 2026 it reached a record 481,966 concurrent players, but the average has since fallen to roughly 92,000, an 80% decline....
How to Fast Travel in Windrose
Windrose introduces a fast‑travel system in its early‑access build, letting players zip between discovered locations. To unlock it, players must complete the opening quest, craft a Fast Travel Bell from 10 copper ingots and three ropes, then build Fast Travel...
How to Get and Use Silver Ingots in Windrose
Windrose players can acquire Silver Ingots, a mid‑tier crafting material, either by purchasing them from the Tortuga Goods Seller for 20 Piastre (approximately $0.20) or by looting them after finishing the “Revenge is Best Served Cold” quest. The ingots are...
Windrose Might Have Cemented Its Place Among Standout Indie Survival Games with a Jolly Opening Day, Matey
Windrose, a pirate‑themed survival indie, launched early access in February 2026 and immediately logged just under 70,000 concurrent players on Steam, more than triple its demo peak of 22,000. The launch was amplified by marquee streamers such as Asmongold and...
INDUSTRIA 2 Release Countdown: Exact Date and Time
Bleakmill confirmed that the narrative‑FPS adventure Industria 2 will launch worldwide on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. The Steam release goes live at 7 am PT (10 am ET, 3 pm UTC). The sequel continues Nora’s story, adding crafting, weapon upgrades and a pre‑launch demo. A SteamDB‑based...
All Acquisitions (Weapons and Armors) in Skull Horde and How to Get Them
Skull Horde’s acquisition system ties powerful weapons and armor to specific in‑game achievements, turning each run into a strategic milestone hunt. Unlocks range from simple luck thresholds, like the Rabbit’s Foot, to demanding feats such as 999 corpuscles for Carrion...
Remember when Pokémon Teamed up with Post Malone? Yeah, Well the Music Collabs Are About to Get More Electric
Pokémon is returning to live music with "Pokémon Night Out," featuring EDM headliners Marshmello and Alison Wonderland. The two‑city event will debut at Los Angeles' Intuit Dome on October 24 and later at London’s O2 Arena on November 10. Tickets go on...
All FC 26 Ultimate Gauntlet 15 Rewards and Tasks
EA Sports FC 26 has launched Ultimate Gauntlet 15 as part of the Trophy Titans promotion. The mode features ten distinct tasks, of which players must complete any nine to unlock the full reward set. Rewards range from multiple Rare Gold player packs...
Overwatch Season 2 Reign of Talon Patch Notes
Blizzard’s Overwatch 2 launches Season 2, titled “Reign of Talon,” introducing the DPS hero Sierra and a three‑week Grand Mesa event that ties into her backstory. The update also reworks the Antarctica map, adds new Mythic skins for Soldier 76 and Genji, and...
Overwatch Landing on Switch 2 with Better Visuals, and a ‘Better, Crisper’ Experience
Overwatch is set to launch fully on Nintendo Switch 2 alongside Season 2: Summit, bringing upgraded visuals and a stable 60 fps experience in both docked and handheld modes. The upgrade leverages the new hardware to deliver crisper graphics while introducing the new...
Tap Tap Loot Release Countdown: Exact Date and Time
Tap Tap Loot, an indie click‑type game from Turtle Knight Games, is set to launch globally on Monday, April 13, 2026. The release will go live at 6 am ET (11 am UTC), matching Steam’s early‑morning launch window. A free demo on...
If You Like Unusual Genre Mixes, This Horror Racing Game Might Be Just for You
Distance is an indie title that fuses arcade‑style racing, parkour platforming, and sci‑fi horror into a single experience. Developed by Refract Studios, it evolved from the Digipen student project Nitronic Rush and launched on PlayStation 4 and 5 in 2024....
Best Players for FC 26 Velocity Touch Evolution
EA Sports’ FC 26 introduces the Velocity Touch Evolution, a new card‑enhancement system unlocked by completing a dedicated SBC that consumes roughly 15,000 in‑game coins. The evolution imposes strict player caps—max 88 overall, 10 PlayStyle, 2 PlayStyle+, and 98 Defending—while excluding...
Best Players for FC 26 Backline Boost Evolution
EA Sports has launched the free Backline Boost Evolution for FIFA 26 Ultimate Team, allowing defenders to receive two tiers of defensive stat upgrades up to ten times per card. The evolution applies only to players with an overall rating of...
REPLACED Release Countdown: Exact Date and Time
Sad Cat Studios’ upcoming indie title REPLACED will launch worldwide on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. The game drops simultaneously on PC and as an Xbox exclusive at 6 am PT, 9 am ET, and 2 pm UTC, according to SteamDB. REPLACED is a...
All Enlistments (Units) in Skull Horde and How to Unlock Them
Destructoid’s guide outlines every Enlistment unit in the roguelike Skull Horde and details the specific in‑game actions needed to unlock each one. Unlocks range from simple feats—such as killing an enemy with a critical hit for the Sharpshooter—to demanding challenges like...
How to Find Oil Samples and Unlock School Room in Road to Vostok
The School Room shelter in Road to Vostok unlocks only after collecting three Oil Samples hidden on the Terminal map, a location inside the game’s permadeath zone. Players must travel from the Outpost through the Minefield and Apartments, navigating mines...
Imminent Removal of CoD From Game Pass Will Show ‘Cracks’ in Microsoft’s Gaming Strategy, Leaker Suggests
Leaker Jez Corden warned that Activision’s flagship Call of Duty franchise may be pulled from Xbox Game Pass’ Day One program, ending its release‑day availability for subscribers. The potential removal could expose strategic gaps in Microsoft’s subscription model, especially as...
Best Players for FC 26 Bottom Corner Evolution
The Bottom Corner Evolution feature is now live in FC 26, costing 15,000 in‑game coins and usable twice per card. It offers three upgrade levels that boost key attacking attributes such as Finishing, Curve, Shot Power and add specialized playstyles...
All Shelters in Road to Vostok and How to Unlock Them
Road to Vostok introduces six shelters across three map zones, each serving as a safe house for saving progress, resting, and storing loot. The default Cabin is available from the start, while the Attic, Classroom, Tent, Bunker, and Apartment require...
Windrose Release Countdown: Exact Date and Time
Sea‑faring pirate adventure Windrose is set to hit Steam Early Access on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. The launch follows a February demo that pushed the title past one million Steam wishlists, signaling strong indie interest. Players will explore procedurally generated islands, build...
Best Crystalfall Graphics for No Lag and Max FPS
Destructoid outlines a set of graphics and UI tweaks that eliminate stutter and lock Crystallfall at a smooth 60 FPS on a mid‑range PC. The author, using an AMD Ryzen 5 5600G, 16 GB DDR5 and an RTX 3060, disables VSync, caps the frame rate,...
Battlefield 6 Makes Big Changes to Progression and Revives, but It Might Be Too Late for some Fans
EA announced the Battlefield 6 1.2.3.0 update for April 14, introducing Operation Augur, the LTV vehicle, and the Ripper 14" weapon. The patch overhauls progression by granting weapon and vehicle XP for active use and increasing overall XP rates. Revive mechanics are rebalanced: defibrillators...
Pokémon Champions Singles Battles: Best Pokémon to Use
Pokémon Champions’ Singles mode pits players in 1‑v‑1 battles where you select three of six Pokémon. The Destructoid guide highlights the top contenders—Hippowdon, Garchomp, Meowscarada, Archaludon, Greninja and Hydreigon—detailing each one's strengths, weaknesses, and optimal item choices. Speed, stall tactics...
Never Too Late for Censorship: Doki Doki Literature Club Gets Deplatformed by Google Play a Decade After Release
Doki Doki Literature Club, the 2017 indie horror game known for its unsettling exploration of mental illness, has been removed from Google Play after nine years on the store. Google cited violations of its terms of service concerning depictions of...
Best Players for FC 26 Into the Spotlight Evolution
EA Sports’ FIFA 26 (FC 26) has rolled out a free Ultimate Team add‑on called Into the Spotlight Evolution, which lets players evolve a chosen card through five distinct upgrade tiers. The evolution imposes strict caps—overall 87, strength 90, and excludes centre‑backs...
Friendslop and Attack on Titan Intersect in This Upcoming Co-Op Indie
Titan Hunters is an upcoming indie co‑op tower‑defense game that lets up to four players defend a castle against giant titans. Its visual style and monster design are heavily borrowed from the Attack on Titan manga, complete with exaggerated, comedic...
Best Players for FC 26 Il Capitano Evolution
EA Sports’ FC 26 introduces the Il Capitano Evolution, a paid upgrade path that turns a qualifying centre‑back into a 91‑rated item for 125,000 in‑game coins. The evolution imposes strict caps—overall 89, pace 90, and excludes World Tour Silver Stars—while...
Incredible Pirate Indie Windrose Is Setting Sail Next Week
Indie pirate adventure *Windrose* enters early access on April 14, 2026, after a highly praised demo that amassed over one million wishlists. The full version expands the open‑world experience with upgraded graphics, additional outfits, weapons, and the ability to build...
Best Replica Team Codes in Pokémon Champions and How to Use Them
The Destructoid guide compiles several top replica team codes for the mobile title Pokémon Champions, listing each creator and the full Pokémon‑item lineup. It walks users through importing these codes via the Train section, emphasizing the need to own the...
How to Get More VP Fast in Pokémon Champions
Victory Points (VP) are the primary currency in Pokémon Champions, required for most in‑game actions. The guide notes that completing all tutorials awards a one‑time 20,000 VP boost without spending money, while daily and weekly activities can add tens of...
How to Do Creature Battles in No Man’s Sky? Xeno Arena Mission Guide
The Xeno Arena update adds a creature‑battle system to No Man’s Sky, letting players pit tamed fauna against each other. After completing early quests, the Xeno Arena mission unlocks a tutorial fight against Oceanus at the Anomaly. Defeating Oceanus rewards a Retroviral...
Pokopia’s Latest Update Stops Homeless Pokémon From Disappearing Into the Abyss
Nintendo released Pokopia version 1.0.3 on April 8, fixing a critical bug that caused Pokémon without habitats to vanish from towns and the Pokédex. The patch also resolves story‑progression glitches in the Bleak Beach and Sparkling Skylands chapters, eliminates a clock‑change...
All Sarter Lineups in Pokémon Champions
Pokémon Champions launched on Nintendo Switch, offering players ten distinct starter lineups each paired with five free supporting Pokémon. After completing the tutorial, users select one starter—Pikachu, Charizard, Tyranitar, and others—without any cost. The guide highlights that Pikachu provides the...
How to Use Cruise Mode in Starfield? Free Lanes Encounters and More
Bethesda released the Free Lanes update for Starfield, introducing a real‑time Cruise Mode that lets players pilot their ships across space instead of instant jumps. Players activate Cruise Mode on their ship with L1/LB, expand the view, and accelerate using...
All The Lost Outpost Event Rewards in Black Ops 7 and Warzone
Activision has launched the Lost Outpost live event in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone, replacing traditional task‑based challenges with a beacon‑collection system. Players earn beacons from eliminations in Zombies, Multiplayer, Endgame or Warzone supply caches, then trade them...