Daily Gaming Briefing: GTA 6 PC Rumors, Xbox Labs, and Industry Losses
Today's headlines cover a potential release window for GTA 6 on PC, Microsoft's new AI-focused initiative, the closure of Legacy Games, and the passing of a legendary level designer.
GTA 6 PC Release Window Rumored
A new report from GamesBeat suggests that the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6 is slated for a PC release in Q1 2027.
The report cites sources familiar with the matter, though this release window remains unconfirmed by Rockstar Games.
Xbox Labs and Legacy Games Closure
Xbox has formed a new division called 'Xbox Labs' in response to the rapid rise of AI-powered mods and game ports, which the company believes has shifted expectations for game development.
Meanwhile, the casual game storefront Legacy Games is shutting down. Despite previous marketing promises of 'keep forever,' the company confirmed that users will lose the ability to download or install their purchased games after February 2027.
Remembering Richard 'Levelord' Gray
The gaming industry is mourning the loss of legendary level designer Richard 'Levelord' Gray.
Gray was a significant figure in the FPS genre, known for his early work on Duke Nukem 3D and for co-founding Ritual Entertainment.
Sources
- GTA 6's PC release date is set for "Q1 2027", per a new report (eurogamer.net)
- Asha Sharma forms ‘Xbox Labs’ in response to explosion of AI-powered mods and ports (videogameschronicle.com)
- Casual game store Legacy Games is shutting down, purchases won’t be re-downloadable despite ‘keep forever’ slogan (videogameschronicle.com)
- Legendary level designer Richard 'Levelord' Gray has died (pcgamer.com)