It's November 7, N7 Day, a day BioWare and its community of fans celebrate the developer's sci-fi RPG series, Mass Effect. Sometimes, we get big updates; other times, small teases of things to come. This year, BioWare is using N7 day to announce that Amazon's Mass Effect TV adaptation will be a "brand-new story" set after the events of the original Mass Effect trilogy, meaning Commander Shepard likely won't be involved. 

BioWare also gave a minor update on its in-development untitled Mass Effect game, which amounts to: still working on it. 

"The next Mass Effect game is in development, and EA and BioWare remain committed to telling more stories in this universe," series executive producer Mike Gamble writes in the N7 Day blog post. "The truth is, the last few years have been an incredibly busy time at BioWare. But the team is heads-down and focused exclusively on Mass Effect. We have a lot of universe to cover, lots of features to build, and lots of romances to figure out. We're excited by what we're building, and we promise you: when we're ready, it'll be a lot of fun to show." 

On the Amazon adaptation side of Mass Effect, Gamble writes that "the show will explore a brand-new story within the universe's timeline, and will be set after the original trilogy. It won't be a retread of Commander Shepard's story – because after all... that's YOUR story, isn't it?"

Though Gamble says today's N7 Day blog post doesn't feature any hidden meaning or messages, there are various letters in the text in italics, suggesting he might be telling a little white lie. We're sure the Mass Effect community will have it figured out in no time. 

For more, check out this trailer for the in-development Mass Effect game that teases a new trilogy, Andromeda, and maybe a new protagonist. 

Are you happy that the Mass Effect TV show will be an original story? Let us know in the comments below!

One of the most exciting superhero games on the horizon is Marvel 1943: The Rise of Hydra. Set during World War II, it shows Captain America crossing paths with an early Black Panther (Azurri, T'Challa's grandfather) to stop the villainous Marvel faction Hydra. While we were excited to play it early next year, we've now learned that won't be the case, as it's been delayed indefinitely.

The news came via a post on developer Skydance's social media, which announces that the delay will push the game "beyond early 2026," but doesn't clarify anything more than that. It could come later next year, or be delayed even further. You can read the full message in the image below, or in plain text below that.

At Skydance Games, our goal is to deliver unforgettable, premium games that honor the characters and worlds we're fortunate to work with. MARVEL 1943: Rise of Hydra is an ambitious project, and we are committed to ensuring it meets the level of quality that our team, players, and fans expect.

To fully realize our vision for MARVEL 1943: Rise of Hydra, we've made the decision to shift our release window beyond early 2026.

We're grateful for the passion and support from the community and players around the world. The team is working hard to create something truly special, and we look forward to sharing more with you as development progresses.

Skydance Games

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra is being developed by Skydance Games, a studio led by Amy Hennig, best known as the creator/writer of the Uncharted series. Originally set to launch this year, it was delayed to 2026 this May. For more upcoming games, check out our list of every superhero game on the horizon. For more information specifically on games set for early 2026 that had announcements about their delays released on the afternoon of November 6, I have bad news about GTA VI.

Grand Theft Auto is one of the most successful franchises in the history of gaming, so it's only natural that people are eager to see the newest entry. "Eager" is putting it mildly, however, due to the fact that it's been 12 years since the series' last entry and developer Rockstar's most recent game, Red Dead Redemption 2, came out seven years ago. When the game's second trailer dropped, it took the internet by storm, and currently has over 137 million views, but was accompanied by a delay into May 2026. Today we learned it would be delayed even further.

Grand Theft Auto VI is now launching November 19, 2026, according to Bloomberg, which got a look at publisher Take Two's quarterly earnings report. The report included a statement about the delay, which Rockstar later put on their website. You can read it below.

Hi everyone,

Grand Theft Auto VI will now release on Thursday, November 19, 2026.

We are sorry for adding additional time to what we realize has been a long wait, but these extra months will allow us to finish the game with the level of polish you have come to expect and deserve.

We want to thank you again for your patience and support. While the wait is a little longer, we are incredibly excited for players to experience the sprawling state of Leonida and a return to modern day Vice City.

Sincerely,
Rockstar Games

This delay ultimately pushes the game a full year past its original projected release date of fall 2025.

Rockstar has been in the news for other reasons this week. According to Bloomberg, after firing between 30 and 40 employees, the Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain accused the developer of union busting, claiming that all the employees involved in the incident were part of a private union Discord server. Rockstar has since claimed that the employees were fired for leaking confidential information, stating, "This was in no way related to people's right to join a union or engage in union activities." 

For more GTA VI, check out our breakdown of its characters and locations revealed in the game's second trailer earlier this year.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is one of the year’s most celebrated games, and if you’ve been on the fence about diving in, this weekend is your perfect opportunity. Beginning today, November 6, and until Monday, November 10, players can jump into the critically acclaimed medieval RPG free of charge on Xbox and Steam. 

The full 50+ hour game will be made available, and any progress made during this free weekend can be transferred to the purchased version, should players opt to buy it. This free weekend coincides with a sale with savings of up to 40 percent off. This sale lasts until November 13 on Steam and November 19 on Xbox.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II launched on February 4 and serves as a direct sequel starring protagonist Henry as he endures new trials in 15th-century Europe. The game has been widely praised for its immersive (and challenging) gameplay, exploration, and storytelling. We awarded the game a 9.5 out of 10 in our review, with editor Wesley LeBlanc saying, “KCD2 is challenging, demanding, and often unforgiving. But, like the sharp blades I smithed in-game, through fire, it forges an exciting, surprising, and unforgettable fable.” 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. 

 Update: November 6, 2025

Last week, Grand Theft Auto VI developer Rockstar Games laid off 30 to 40 people across its various offices in the UK and Canada, citing "gross misconduct." However, the Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain (IWGB) said these firings were a union-busting effort, noting the affected employees were part of a private union Discord chat group and were either already union members or attempting to organize one at Rockstar.

Now, Bloomberg reports that Rockstar says the employees it fired last week were let go for leaking confidential information. 

"Last week, we took action against a small number of individuals who were found to be distributing and discussing confidential information in a public forum, a violation of company policies," a Rockstar spokesperson told Bloomberg. "This was in no way related to people's right to join a union or engage in union activities." 

Game Informer will continue to follow this story as it learns more. 

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Original story: November 3, 2025

The Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain (IWGB) has accused Grand Theft Auto VI developer Rockstar Games of union busting after the company fired between 30 and 40 employees across its various offices in the U.K. and Canada last week, as reported by Bloomberg. The report says all the employees laid off were part of a private union Discord chat group and were either already union members or attempting to organize one at Rockstar. 

"Rockstar has just carried out one of the most blatant and ruthless acts of union busting in the history of the games industry," IWGB president Alex Marshall said in a statement to Bloomberg. "This flagrant contempt for the law and for the lives of the workers who bring in their billions is an insult to their fans and the global industry." 

Take-Two Interactive, which publishes the Grand Theft Auto series and owns Rockstar Games, told the publication that the firings were for "gross misconduct" and no other reason, noting that the company supports how the developer handled the layoffs. 

IWGB has not stated whether it will pursue judicial action against Rockstar Games regarding its accusation of union busting, but Game Informer will update this story if it learns more. 

Grand Theft Auto VI launches on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S on May 26, after it was delayed out of 2025 earlier this year. 

[Source: Bloomberg]