CD Projekt Red Can't Guarantee Cyberpunk 2077's PS5 Version Will Make It Out This Year

Cyberpunk 2077 might not make it onto the PS5 this year with a native version as CD Projekt Red previously planned is the latest and most unsurprising news from the developer.

A new report from website VGC details that while updating their shareholders in their last call, the company's senior vice president of business development spoke about how they "lessons learned" when it comes to speaking on release dates.

He does reiterate that the target is to still get the PS5 version out by the end of the year, but they also can't promise that won't change. In any case, a delay wouldn't be a surprise, and if we've learned anything since Cyberpunk 2077's original launch, it's that if CD Projekt Red is just better off delaying it until its finished.

Part of the reasoning as to why it could be delayed is due to the fact that not only are they aiming to get the PS5 version of Cyberpunk 2077 out by the end of the year, they're hoping to do the same for The Witcher 3, and have thus split their resources accordingly, and despite working with Saber Interactive who is apparently doing a large portion of the work, CD Projekt Red can't confirm either The Witcher 3 PS5 version or Cyberpunk 2077 PS5 version will make it out this year.

While fans are definitely looking forward to a next-gen version of The Witcher 3, there are most likely many who would think their most immediate fire ought to be their full priority, rather than giving a game people already love another layer of polish.

Source – [VGC]

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Blue Box Studios Have Released An FAQ In An Attempt To Answer Any Remaining Questions

Hopefully, we're nearing the point where this can be properly put to bed. Abandoned developers Blue Box Game Studios announced today that they have released an FAQ on their website which answers many questions still lingering in the minds of players.

This FAQ does answer many questions directly, but it's in fact a lot of things we already knew, like how they spoke about only being able to showcase the same clip we saw on Twitter in the Abandoned Realtime Experience App due to technical issues and a lack of time in an attempt to just put "something" out.

We do however get another confirmation of the release window being 2022, though they do clarify multiple times that the game isn't ready for the public eye, plus we don't even know the real name. A lot could change from now until launch, but it would be no surprise to find it still delayed, either due to issues with the pandemic or any other reason. You can check out the whole FAQ for yourself, right here:

Blue Box Studio – Frequently Asked Questions

When will we learn more about Abandoned?
We are working hard to reveal Abandoned ASAP. As of now the game is not ready for the public eye.
Why is there a 5 second footage in the app with a size of 5GB?
As a result of technical issues we made it very hard for us last minute. We had to trim the opening teaser. The 5GB is the actual size of the full length. We will release the full teaser soon. We sincerely apologize for this.
When will we see new content in the Realtime Experience PS5 app?
Unfortunately we can't provide an ETA just yet but we are working to release new content ASAP.
What is the Playable Prologue?
The Playable Prologue is a standalone game with its own set of Trophy's on PS5.
What is the release date for Abandoned?
Abandoned is set to be released in 2022 while the Prologue will be available soon.
Will Abandoned be available in a physical form?
Yes. Abandoned will be available both digital and physical. The Prologue is only in digital form.
Is BLUE BOX Game Studios in any way linked to Kojima Productions or Hideo Kojima?
No. BLUE BOX Game Studios is a small independent studio based in The Netherlands.
Is The Haunting in any way linked with Abandoned?
No. Abandoned is a new different game. The game has been created from scratch and does not include references to The Haunting.
Why isn't Abandoned shown so far?
Abandoned was announced too soon. Also, we received a bigger audience than we initially had, so we had to polish the game even more. Even now, the game isn't ready for the public eye to see. We will release all media inside the Realtime Experience app and web for actual gameplay reveals and cinematic trailers.
What makes Abandoned unique and stand out from other games?
Abandoned has a new narrative, presented in realistic gameplay with a cinematic experience, Abandoned emulates a realistic approach to survival.
Is Abandoned a horror game?
Abandoned is a horror shooter/survival game. While the primary focus isn't entirely horror.
Is Abandoned the actual IP name?
No Abandoned is a codename. The marketing title name will be announced with the gameplay reveal.

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Beyond A Steel Sky PS4 Release Date Set For Nov. 30, Is Also Coming To PS5

Revolution Software and Microids have staple-gunned a November 30 release date Beyond A Steel Sky on PS4, PC, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One. In addition, the companies confirmed that the game will also be hitting PS5 and Xbox Series X/S on the same day.

Those of you looking to pick up Beyond a Steel Sky can also grab the Beyond a Steel Book limited edition, which includes a copy of the game, a SteelBook featuring Dave Gibbons' comic book art, a digital soundtrack, and sticker sheet.

You can check out the new Beyond a Steel Sky trailer below via IGN.

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Beyond a Steel Sky takes place 10 years after the events of the original game, and immerses players in the dystopian metropolis of Union City, which is ruled by AI-driven social controls. A story of loyalty and redemption await you as you step into the sprawling city as Robert Foster, uncovering puzzle solutions and interacting with AI-driven characters.

Beyond a Steel Sky is due out on November 30 for PS5, PS4, PC, Switch, Xbox Series X/S, and Xbox One.

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PlayStation Plus September 2021 PS4, PS5 Free Games Announced

PlayStation Plus Free September 2021 PS4 Games, PlayStation Plus Free September 2021 PS5 Games PS Plus September 2021 – What are the PS Plus September 2021 free PS4 and PS5 games?

You can also catch the complete listing which details every PS Plus title announced to date right here. For further reading, you can also see every PS5 PlayStation Plus game released this year in our handy guide. Furthermore, you can see every PS4 PlayStation Plus title released this year as well.

In this guide of PlayStation Plus September 2021 free games:

PlayStation Plus PS5, PS4 September 2021 Free Games

The PlayStation Plus September 2021 PS4 and PS5 free games:

PlayStation Plus PS5, PS4 Free Games September 2021 Predictions

PS4, PS5 PS Plus Free Games September 2021 Predictions:

Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate (2020) – PS5

One of the best fighting games of the PS4 generation has also become one of the best fighting games on PS5 too with Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate – the definitive version of one of the best fighting games of the last decade. With a massive, sprawling roster of completely different combatants and enough content to rival most RPGs, Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate would make a stellar addition to the PlayStation Plus September 2021 free games line-up.

You can catch up with our review of Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate on PS5 here.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019) – PS4

A frankly stunning and full tilt remake of one of the best Call of Duty games ever, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare pushes the PS4 and PS4 Pro consoles to their absolute limit, showcasing stunning visuals and easily one of the finest and most cinematic Call of Duty campaigns ever. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare as part of the PlayStation Plus September 2021 free games line-up? Yes please.

You can read our Call of Duty: Modern Warfare PS4 review right here.

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Shovel Knight (2015) – PS4

Shovel Knight is an arresting love letter to the 8-bit platformers of old, combining stunning retro visuals and audio presentation with pixel-perfect platforming to fashion of the best retro platformers of the current era. Shovel Knight as part of the PlayStation Plus September 2021 free games line-up? We'd have some of that, thank you very much.

What PlayStation Plus Games Were Available Last Month?

The August 2021 PS Plus free games have been confirmed and were available from August 3, 2021, to September 6, 2021.

Sony also officially announced as part of the PS Plus games for November 2020 the debut of the PlayStation Plus Collection for PS5 owners only. The following PS Plus Collection games have been confirmed for the PS Plus November 2020 line-up are available to download now:

Don't forget to check out our PS5 complete guide too for everything you need to know about Sony's PlayStation 5 console in the meantime.

If you're thinking of joining PS Plus, it's also worth taking note that Sony has increased cloud storage for the saving of PS4 and PS5 game files. With a boost from 10GB up to 100GB, there's plenty of space to save your games in the cloud on both PS4 and PS5.

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Additionally, you also get access to exclusive games for free each month, alongside special discounts, full game trials and the ability to play online multiplayer games too.

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Rumor – Retailer Leaks Battlefield 2042 Beta Release Date

Italian retailer Media World has apparently leaked the Battlefield 2042 Beta release date ahead of an official reveal by publisher Electronic Arts.

According to the listing, the Battlefield 2024 Beta will kick off on September 6, 2021. The full promo text reads as follows: "Pre-order this product by September 3 and you will receive access to the early beta of the game from September 6 to September 11."

To be fair, this does tie in with EA's previous comments which confirmed that the Beta would take place in September. To gain early access, you simply need to preorder Battlefield 2042 (any edition will suffice) or be an existing EA Play member. For now, we'll have to wait for EA to announce an official date for the Beta, but it can't be far off.

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Battlefield 2042 is the next instalment in the venerable first-person shooter franchise, and is scheduled for release on October 22, 2021 for PS5, PS4, PC, Xbox Series X/S, and Xbox One.

The game eschews a traditional single-player campaign in favour of massive multiplayer battles, with next-generation version of the game allowing for 128 players. The biggest addition is Battlefield Portal, allowing players to create unique scenarios with assets from previous titles in the series.

[Source – Media World via VGC]

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Rumor – Overwatch 2 Release Targeting Q2 2022

Blizzard Entertainment is reportedly looking to launch the highly anticipated Overwatch 2 in Q2 2022, according to a report on Dexerto that cites sources close to the game's publisher.

Two anonymous sources at Activision Blizzard made it clear that the studio is looking to get Overwatch 2 out just in time for summer next year, although right now an official announcement has not yet been issued. You know the drill by now — get the salt shaker handy.

Anyway, it's still promising to hear that Overwatch 2 may be out sooner than expected. It's also in strike contrast to what we heard in early August, when it was suggested the game may not even make it out next year.

Here's the full quotes from the Dexerto report:

We're more than aware we need to get it out, so the word is the dev team has been told to lock in the features the game has, get it fixed, and get it shipped. We're looking to get it out before the Summer of 2022.

We've all been told that the aim is Q2 of next year. The timing of the release will factor in the league schedule because obviously they don't want to switch game versions in the middle of a season.

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Overwatch 2 was announced at BlizzCon 2019 alongside Diablo IV, which is another project at Blizzard that is taking its time to arrive on the scene.

[Source – Dexerto]

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Iron Harvest Complete Edition Confirmed For PS5 Release In October 2021

Iron Harvest Complete Edition is hitting PS5 and Xbox Series X/S on October 26, 2021, KING Art Games has announced as part of the game's one-year anniversary celebrations.

This re-release of Iron Harvest will feature the main game in addition to the previously released expansions Rusviet Revolution and Operation Eagle. This will be joined by a new update that adds an extra multiplayer map, new buildable defensive structures, quality of life enhancements and various other tweaks.

All in all, the Iron Harvest Complete Edition will include the following content:

  • Four single-player campaigns representing the four factions in Iron Harvest
  • 12 playable Heroes
  • 18 multiplayer maps
  • Over 30 Missions
  • Online co-op
  • The complete PC experience redefined and optimized for consoles

Elsewhere, KING Art Games will launch the Iron Harvest Extended Soundtrack, which adds 70 minutes of additional music from the main experience and the accompanying Operation Eagle DLC. It will be available on Spotify, YouTube, and other music platforms.

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Iron Harvest Complete Edition is pencilled in for a PS5 and Xbox Series X/S release on October 26, 2021.

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No Man's Sky Update 3.6 Brings Planetary Settlements, New Base Parts, And Bug Fixes

Hello Games has lifted the wraps off the No Man's Sky update 3.6 patch notes, which is otherwise known as the Frontiers update. This is a major patch for the space exploration title, adding planetary settlements, over 250 new base parts, a host of bug fixes, and much more.

Read up on the No Man's Sky Frontiers update below.

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SETTLEMENTS

  • Procedurally generated planetary settlements can be now found on inhabited planets all across the universe.
  • Settlements are found naturally via a new mission that occurs after a small amount of post-tutorial progress.
  • Settlements can also be found with maps purchased from the Space Station Cartographer.
  • Mission Board missions that involve locating NPCs can also take players to settlements.
  • Players may submit their credentials to the monument at the heart of the settlement. If accepted by the citizens, they will become Overseer of the settlement and may choose its name.
  • Every settlement and its layout is unique. Each building is procedurally generated, using only parts available for player base building.
  • Settlement status can be seen and managed from the central monument. Once players have constructed their Overseer's Office, they can also manage the settlement from the terminal in their office.
  • Settlements have five key stats: productivity, population, happiness, upkeep costs, and Sentinel alert level.
  • Improve their stats by researching new technologies, attracting new settlers to the town, constructing new buildings, setting settlement policies, and more!
  • Settlements where productivity is higher than its upkeep will generate valuable products for its Overseer to claim for themselves. Higher class settlements will produce more valuable goods.
  • Settlements can fall into debt, for example after commissioning an expensive new piece of technology. Debt is automatically repaid from surplus production. While settlements are in debt, the Overseer may not claim the extra products.
  • Key stat bonuses are awarded in the form of settlement features.
  • Strong features will replace weaker ones. Once the settlement is at the feature limit, weaker features will be awarded as stat bonuses and will not replace a better feature.
  • Over time, the Overseer will be called upon to make decisions. A new Settlers mission has been added to the log to help keep track of these requests. This mission will alert Overseers whenever they are required.
  • Every few hours, the Overseer may be requested to make a decision. These range from greeting strangers, to resolving crimes, to setting settlement policies and research goals.
  • These decisions will help shape your settlement into a thriving town. However, be sure to monitor the Sentinel alert level. This will rise slowly over time, and may trigger an attack on the settlement. The Overseer must be ready to defend their people!
  • The settlement's citizens will wander the town according to their routines. Their mood is influenced by the overall happiness of the settlement, as well as their own reactions to your decisions.
  • Any settler may be inspected to glimpse a view at their current thoughts.
  • Other settlers will display their thoughts as they wander, allowing the Overseer an insight into the inner lives of their citizens.
  • Opportunities to choose a new building to construct will arise frequently. Choose which buildings to prioritise and make your settlement unique.
  • Once a decision has been made at the terminal in the Overseer's Office, a construction site will be placed in the settlement. Visit the site and supply resources to fuel construction.
  • Completing the construction of buildings will also award stat bonuses.

BASE BUILDING

  • The base building menu has been replaced by a new grid of all available parts.
  • The grid allows a quick and easy preview of all existing parts, as well as offering quick access to part selection.
  • From the grid, players can select a part to place or go straight to edit mode.
  • In placement mode, players now have quick access to scale, colour, material and rotation options.
  • In placement mode, players can quickly cycle between related parts, or can return to the parts grid to choose their next construction module.
  • A new 'free placement' mode has been added. This disables snapping and allows parts to intersect with each other and still be valid to place. It also allows players to freely place parts in mid-air.
  • From placement mode, or direct from the parts grid, players can enter Edit mode and adjust any existing parts. Simply target the part and select the appropriate option.
  • From edit mode, parts can be duplicated for rapid construction.
  • Or, pick up a part to fine tune it before putting it back in place.
  • Over 250 new base building parts have been added, from decorative to structural.
  • Three new construction sets have been added – timber, stone, and alloy. While still versatile and easy to snap, these new sets are much higher detail and more visually diverse than the previous basic sets.
  • These sets replace the old wood, concrete and metal sets. The older sets are no longer available to learn, but will be kept for existing players.
  • Players who have already researched pieces from the old sets will be awarded parts from the new set for free. The new sets are significantly larger, so be sure to visit the Construction Research Station on the Space Anomaly to browse the full set.
  • The new sets are context-aware and will automatically adjust their visuals to suit their position within a building. For example, walls placed at the top of a multi-storey building may add extra trim to their tops, while walls placed at the bottom may feature extra support beams.
  • The Exocraft signal boosters can now locate Trade Outposts.
  • Fixed an issue that prevented the Galactic Trade Terminal from being placed on basic wall pieces.
  • The Galactic Trade Terminal no longer needs power to function in player bases.
  • A number of deprecated and unusable base parts have been removed from the research trees.
  • Signal Boosters are no longer limited to one per region.

VISUAL IMPROVEMENTS

  • Space skies have been significantly improved, with all-new visuals for generating nebula effects.
  • Visual effects across the entire game have been significantly improved – destruction, environmental, combat and much more.
  • The mode select screen has been updated with a new set of images from the community. Thank you to all the dedicated No Man's Sky photographers!
  • Fixed an issue that caused a single black frame during a teleport.
  • Fixed a number of rendering issues with stars in VR.

SAVE STREAMING

  • The save/load system has been overhauled.
  • On console, each save is now treated as its own object, rather than all five save slots being bundled together.
  • All existing saves have been automatically backed up.
  • A number of crashes that could occur when saving or loading large and lengthy savegames have been fixed.
  • The number of possible save slots has been increased from five to fifteen. The save select screen now supports scrolling to see additional slots/start a new game.
  • The number of discoveries that can be saved locally without uploading has been doubled.
  • Any non-consumable Quicksilver rewards, such as gestures and base building parts, are no longer save slot specific and can be used across all save slots once purchased.
  • Cross-save Expedition rewards, Titles, and Catalogue data will now be cloud synced along with other save data.
  • Multiple users on the same PC and Windows login will no longer share Expedition rewards, Titles, and Catalogue data.

OTHER IMPROVEMENTS

  • On the Discovery screen, improved the clarity of the button that is used to register completion of all creature discoveries on a planet.
  • The reward for discovering all creatures on the planet has been significantly increased.
  • The clarity of the end-of-expedition countdown has been improved.
  • Season Three will begin soon, and will bring an exciting range of new rewards…

BUG FIXES

  • Fixed a number of mission issues related to other players discovering the target creatures/plants/minerals.
  • Fixed a number of issues where matchmaking with players who had adjusted their clocks would cause the Expedition to end prematurely.
  • Fixed a number of issues that could prevent players from landing despite the location being valid.
  • Fixed an issue that made it difficult to hover-select the final Expedition patch.
  • Fixed an issue that caused the text on the expedition start splash screen to overlap in VR.
  • Fixed an issue that allowed players to start a new Expedition without updating their client to the correct version.
  • Fixed a number of mix issues with Bytebeat and background music.
  • Fixed an animation issue that could occur when stroking a companion immediately before mounting them.
  • Fixed an issue that caused the collision detection for biological horrors to be far too small.
  • Fixed an issue that prevented jetpack trail names from appearing if they had not been unlocked.
  • Fixed a number of camera issues that could occur when using a planetary chart while inside an Exocraft.
  • Fixed an issue that caused some buildings and bases to be labelled incorrectly when entering them.
  • Fixed an issue that could cause players to take hazard damage if their hazard protection was drained but they were no longer in the active hazard.
  • Fixed an issue that caused some markers to have a "time to walk here" estimate despite being on another planet.
  • Fixed a rare crash on Xbox that could prevent players from loading into the game.

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DiRT 5 Update 6.00 Out Now With Wild Spirits Content Pack And More

The DiRT 5 update 6.00 patch notes have been unveiled by Codemasters today, revealing slew of fresh content for the racer is now available to grab across PS5, PS4, PC, Xbox Series X/S, and Xbox One. Read up on the latest DiRT 5 patch notes below.

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  • Wild Spirits Content Pack: Two new cars (Ford Bronco Wildtrak 2021, ProDrive Hunter), 25 new Career events, two new Player Sponsors, more liveries and additional customisation items. This pack is included in DIRT 5 Amplified/Year One Edition or purchasable separately
  • Two new Morocco Stampede circuits, Ait Ojana and Tinghir, with reverse variants
  • Five additional iconic liveries
  • Overhauled opponent driver AI to increase challenge and excitement all modes and scenarios
  • New Rewards Multiplier tied to chosen vehicle rankings. Players will receive greater rewards for succeeding in events with lower-ranked cars within a vehicle class.
  • Resolved instances of irregular object snapping in Playgrounds at Papoose Lake
  • Resolved instances of missing ambient audio for multiple Playground arenas on objects
  • Fixed environment bug allowing players on Greece events to fall out of the world
  • Fixed instance of incorrect label for second place in Playgrounds Weekly Challenges
  • Resolved issue causing players to be reset to track incorrectly on Brazil's Rio Seafront, Turn 8
  • Resolved rare instances of crashes during online play

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Bethesda's Pete Hines On Starfield Xbox Exclusivity "I Don't Know The Answer To That Right Now"

UPDATE (September 1, 2021): The situation around Starfield has cleared up, with both Aaron Greenberg and Pete Hines clarifying that neither of them meant that there's a possibility Starfield will come to PlayStation, it's not a timed exclusive, and in Greenberg's words "it's just where the game is being made."

Pete Hines chose to respond with a meme, saying that people hoping what he meant was Starfield coming to PlayStation were grasping at stars.

So it once again seems clear, Starfield will not be coming to PlayStation, though what is still true is that Pete Hines could have very likely been referencing other games within Bethesda's catalogue, so while some games like Starfield will remain exclusives, that doesn't mean everything will.

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The announcement that Starfield would be an Xbox exclusive upset many PlayStation fans who felt their concerns about future Bethesda titles not coming to PlayStation since the Microsoft acquisition have now been made real, though Bethesda's own Pete Hines says that he would hold the brakes on that kind of thinking.

The topic came up in conversation during Gamescom where Pete Hines and Aaron Greenberg address the question directly, reports website Gamespot.

"Starfield, it was announced as a thing that's an Xbox exclusive, I don't know if I would go so far as to say you're done every playing stuff on PlayStation" he said, "but again, I don't know the answer to that right now."

While it seemed like the question of Starfield coming to PS5 or not was clear, it now seems murkier, though while Hines does mention Starfield, it is entirely possible that the rest of the quote could be related to other titles.

Even if that wasn't the case, it seems that hope should not be lost for those fans adamant to wait to play Starfield until they can do so while earning trophies instead of achievements.

Source – [Gamespot]

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