Tingyun's potential return in Honkai: Star Rail could revolutionize team strategies with a rumored permanent Super Break DMG effect, offering an alternative or complement to the Harmony Trailblazer, though details remain speculative and unconfirmed.
PlayStation 5 users anticipate the arrival of Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, a co-op shooter known for its intense combat and diverse character archetypes, following its successful PC and Xbox releases.
Anticipation builds for a major PlayStation 5 State of Play event rumored for September 24, potentially unveiling exciting new games like "Ghost of Tsushima 2" and a "Venom" standalone, in an effort to address the console's criticized game lineup.
The upcoming PlayStation 6 is rumored to offer backwards compatibility, thanks to Sony's decision to use AMD processors, maintaining a longstanding partnership that simplifies supporting older PlayStation games. This move could enhance the PS6's appeal, especially in light of recent feedback about the PS5 Pro's pricing.
A potential 60fps upgrade for Assassin's Creed: Syndicate could rejuvenate interest in the game, highlighting its unique 1868 London setting and engaging characters, Evie and Jacob Frye. Despite its middle-ground status in the franchise, this enhancement may attract both returning fans and new players, offering a fresh opportunity to explore its inventive open-world experience.
Flappy Bird returns with a revamped version, featuring new characters and locations while retaining its challenging gameplay. Relaunched by The Flappy Bird Foundation Group, the game will debut as a web browser version in October 2023, with a mobile release planned for 2025. Despite the evolution of mobile gaming, Flappy Bird's simplicity might still captivate audiences.
In Stardew Valley, dedicated players can uncover hidden features like shortcuts by investing time in upgrades and community tasks, enriching their experience with new pathways and enhancements.
Tony Hawk and Activision are in talks to potentially revive the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater series for its 25th anniversary, with hints of a possible remake of the canceled Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4, although the specifics remain undisclosed.
Metaphor: ReFantazio, launching October 11, offers Persona fans a new adventure with familiar gameplay elements, crafted by key creators from the Persona series, easing the wait for the next Persona installment.
Microsoft is reintroducing Friend Requests on Xbox Series X|S, addressing player dissatisfaction with the current Followers system and enhancing social interactions to resemble the simpler, more efficient Xbox 360 era.
