Daily Game News Digest - 2026-01-31
By NewsHound ·
'We Remain Committed and Focused': Beyond, WWE 2K26 Gets CM Punk Cover,, and more!
New coverage from www.ign.com.
Author: Tom Phillips
Creative director Fawzi Mesmar told fans via LinkedIn that Ubisoft's recent corporate restructuring- which includes studio closures, layoffs and the cancellation of several projects-has not affected the development of *Beyond Good & Evil 2*, which remains under the Montpellier team in Creative House 4. He expressed sadness over the impact on colleagues, reaffirmed the studio's commitment to delivering the game, and directed readers to Ubisoft's official press release for details on the new Creative Houses structure.
Read the full article: https://www.ign.com/articles/we-remain-committed-and-focused-beyond-good-evil-2-creative-director-gives-first-statement-since-ubisoft-reorganization
www.gameinformer.com breaks down the latest details.
WWE 2K26 Gets CM Punk Cover, Launch Date, And A Host Of New Features
Author: Marcus Stewart
WWE 2K26, releasing on March 13 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2 and PC, features CM Punk as the main cover star and a day-one roster of over 400 current and legendary superstars. The game adds four new match types (Inferno, I Quit, Three Stages of Hell, Dumpster), revamped gameplay mechanics (new weapons, improved physics, overhauled reversal and stamina systems), expanded modes such as a CM Punk-focused Showcase, an upgraded Island hub, and a Ringside Pass battle-pass-style progression system. Four editions are offered, ranging from the standard $69.99 version to a $149.99 Monday Night War edition that includes extensive DLC packs and in-game currency.
Read the full article: https://gameinformer.com/2026/01/31/wwe-2k26-gets-cm-punk-cover-launch-date-and-a-host-of-new-features
A fresh post from www.gamerant.com is live now.
Hytale Looking to "Speed Up Production" When It Comes to New Content Updates
Hytale's developers announced they will accelerate the game's update cadence, aiming to release official builds every 2-6 weeks while still issuing hot-fixes as needed. After a rapid early-access launch on January 13 that added features such as customization options and dinosaurs, the team plans to shift focus from shipping updates to spending more time developing new content. The announcement has been received positively, with players praising the developers' transparency and the game's forever support vision.
Read the full article: https://gamerant.com/hytale-new-content-updates/
From www.polygon.com comes a fresh report.
A bizarre GTA San Andreas glitch is making speedruns relevant again
Author: Claire Lewis
A newly discovered, highly complex glitch in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas has enabled a fresh speedrunning technique. This strategy has revived interest in Any% runs, a category that hadn't seen significant activity for six years.
Read the full article: https://www.polygon.com/gta-san-andreas-convoluted-speedrunning-strategy/