A Steam-related leak may reveal achievements for upcoming PC titles, while Don't Nod faces financial uncertainty beyond 2027.
Today’s PC gaming news is a mixed bag, with potential leaks about upcoming releases grabbing attention alongside concerns over the future of a well-known game developer. On the technical side, Linux users face varied fortunes, from improved support to new issues.
Potential Steam Leak Unveils Future Achievements
A major story originating from PC Gamer highlights a potential leak of achievements for yet-to-be-released games, possibly including major titles like “Persona 6” and “Ace Combat 8.” This leak comes through the site Exophase, known for its achievement-tracking services. While such leaks are often speculative until confirmed, the presence of plausible data for “Persona 6,” a title with little official information thus far, could hint at substantive upcoming announcements within the industry. However, until these details are verified, they should be taken with caution.
Don’t Nod’s Future Remains in Question
Meanwhile, Rock Paper Shotgun reports on the financial struggles facing Don’t Nod, the developers known for “Life is Strange.” The company has begun negotiations with their staff union over potential job cuts, marking an uncertain path past January 2027. With up to 90 jobs potentially on the line as part of their transformation strategy, the studio’s ability to sustain operations is under scrutiny, posing questions about the future of their creative projects.
Technical Updates: Linux Support and Issues
On the technical front, Linux and macOS users can now benefit from the Beam Eye Tracker’s new platform support, broadening the utility of this tool for gamers using these operating systems. However, it’s not all good news for Linux players, as the latest update for “Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2” has led to crashing issues on SteamOS / Linux, reports GamingOnLinux. Users experiencing these problems may have to seek workaround solutions until an official patch addresses these compatibility issues.
Other Notable Mentions
- Valheim enthusiasts might find the item spawn codes on sites like PCGamesN useful for bypassing some of the more taxing elements of survival gameplay, although many prefer to keep to the spirit of the game’s challenge.
- After legal pressure, a copy of “Tetris” in a politically-themed virtual arcade by The White House was removed, following a copyright warning from the original game’s creators, as noted by PC Gamer.
- Everspace 2 players can enjoy the benefits of a final tech update, which now certifies the game for both Steam Deck and Steam Machine, broadening the horizons for portable and Linux-based gameplay.
