Harry Krueger, the game director behind Returnal, has founded Cosmic Division, a new independent studio based in Finland. The compact team will focus on single-player games that emphasize gameplay, atmosphere and emotional storytelling.
Krueger spent nearly 15 years at Housemarque before leaving the Sony-owned studio in 2023. Cosmic Division starts small with a lean approach and plans to build ambitious projects that celebrate his past work while exploring new ideas and talent.
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Following its delay to April 30, 2026, Housemarque's roguelike shooter Saros saw reviews go live on April 24 after a restrictive embargo lifted, earning acclaim for combat evolutions beyond Returnal while critics decried limits on narrative discussion. The PS5 title follows protagonist Arjun Devraj on the eclipsed planet Carcosa.
Bloober Team, the Polish horror game developer behind the Silent Hill 2 remake and Cronos: The New Dawn, has appointed three new leaders as it transitions to managing multiple projects. The studio is now working on two first-party single-player horror games and five co-developments. CEO Piotr Babieno emphasized the move supports long-term stability without overextending.
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Solo creator Kimmo Lahtinen has recouped a living wage from Sektori following its Nintendo Switch 2 release last week. The Geometry Wars-inspired shooter reached about 30,000 total sales after launching on the new console.
Four months after ending mandatory overtime for a demo on its upcoming PS5 sci-fi game Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, Naughty Dog is reportedly still relying on extended hours. Former senior game designer Benson Russell revealed the studio's internal acceptance of crunch in an interview with YouTuber Kiwi Talkz.
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Sony has decided to stop releasing its biggest PlayStation 5 single-player narrative games on PC, PlayStation Studios CEO Hermen Hulst told staff during a May 18 town hall. The shift, first reported in March, begins with titles such as Ghost of Yōtei and Saros.
Brian Clarke has confirmed that work on the licensed Paranormal Activity game Paranormal Activity: Threshold is over. The solo developer behind The Mortuary Assistant sought more time from Paramount but the request was denied.
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Publisher Sega and developer Creative Assembly released the first teaser for the sequel to 2014's Alien: Isolation on Alien Day 2026. The short trailer depicts a dark, oppressive atmosphere in a rainy space colony setting outside a space station. Sega has launched a website for the project, though no further details such as release window or platforms are available.