GTA VI Budget Rumors, Microsoft Exclusive on PS Plus, and More: Gaming News Digest for March 30
Here's a concise digest of the most significant happenings across the global entertainment industry over the past day:
- The creator of Kingdom Come: Deliverance II explained why the sequel surpasses the original, attributing it to a different development approach.
- A major Microsoft title is rumored to be joining Sony's PS Plus subscription service, according to an April leak.
- Is GTA VI the most expensive game ever? Speculative details regarding Grand Theft Auto 6's budget have emerged.
- Warhammer 40,000 is preparing for pre-orders on 'Eye of Terror' battalions and 'Iron Warriors' combat patrols.
- A developer stated that creating small-scale games is currently unfeasible, unless working on a project like 'Clair Obscur'.
- Players of Crimson Desert are reportedly experiencing 'psychological trauma' due to a quarry quest, with many completing it 'incorrectly'.
- A limited-edition Legend of Zelda-themed Switch 2 is rumored to launch alongside a remake of Ocarina of Time.
- Microsoft has reportedly set a date for Xbox Games Showcase 2026 and plans a separate presentation specifically for Gears of War: E-Day.
- According to an insider, the PS6 will feature half the memory of the PS5 Pro and will entirely lack a disc drive.
- The sci-fi RPG Stellar Tactics has officially launched on Steam after a decade in Early Access.
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