Thursday, 18 September 2025
Game News Round-Up
Daily curated games-industry news digest for 18 September 2025.
General6 stories
Lasombra and Toreador Clans added to Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 base game following fan backlash to original premium DLC plans
Another Dragon Quest RPG has been announced, as Square Enix capitalises on renewed series success - Dragon Quest Smash/Grow is a roguelite RPG coming to mobile devices globally next year.
Netflix’s Splinter Cell animated series gets full trailer ahead of October premiere
New Elder Scrolls Online co-lead says studio 'really doesn't use' generative AI
Randy Pitchford calls Borderlands 4 "pretty damn optimal" amidst PC performance complaints
Free Games / Subscription1 story
Games leaving PS Plus next month
- Battlefield 1 (PS4)
- Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed (PS4, PS5)
- Tour de France 2023 (PS4, PS5)
- The Last Clockwinder (PSVR2)
Business2 stories
Rumors3 stories
Rumour
Battlefield 6 Battle Royale Will Reportedly Release on October 28, 2025
Rumour
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag remake is reportedly adding extra content and RPG mechanics, aiming for a March release - Remake not yet confirmed/revealed
Rumour