Daily Game News Digest - 2026-06-01
By NewsHound ·
Factorio Set for Its Last Major, Red Dead Redemption 2 Mod Uses, and more!
www.ign.com takes a closer look at the latest development.
Factorio Set for Its Last Major Update, a Decade After Launch
Author: Wesley Yin-Poole
Factorio's developer Wube Software announced that the upcoming 2.1 update-expected as an experimental release at the end of June with subsequent bug-fixes through July-will be the game's final major update, focusing on quality-of-life tweaks, small features and modding improvements rather than new planets, enemies, or research trees. The update marks the end of active gameplay development for the title, which launched in early-access in February 2016 and fully released in August 2020, as Wube shifts its resources to other projects.
Read the full article: https://www.ign.com/articles/factorio-set-for-its-last-major-update-a-decade-after-launch
From www.gamerant.com comes a fresh report.
Red Dead Redemption 2 Mod Uses Jack as a Sled Dog
A recent Red Dead Redemption 2 mod by creator Blurbs transforms the child NPC Jack Marston into a sled-dog that pulls a sled for Arthur, adding a whimsical yet chaotic element to the game. The modder is known for other humorous alterations, such as making NPCs replay their memories on death, turning Jack into a tomahawk, and causing characters to become extremely drunk.
Read the full article: https://gamerant.com/red-dead-redemption-2-mod-jack-sled/
From www.polygon.com comes a fresh report.
The Pokémon TCG's sick new 30th anniversary will sell out immediately
Author: Patricia Hernandez
The Pokémon Trading Card Game is releasing a commemorative set on September 16 to mark the franchise's 30th anniversary. The worldwide launch introduces a new rarity featuring a tactile foil finish, with six special holofoil cards-including fan-favorite Mew and Mewtwo-expected to sell out quickly.
Read the full article: https://www.polygon.com/pokemon-tcg-30th-celebration-anniversary-pikachu-artists-rarity-foil/
A new article is up at www.gameinformer.com.
Author: Wesley LeBlanc
PC Gamer reports that Wizards of the Coast is planning a remake of Baldur's Gate II, with former BioWare lead designer Kevin Martens returning to the project while also consulting on Wizards' upcoming sci-fi RPG Exodus. The outlet also says a remake of the original Baldur's Gate is likely, though no release timeline has been announced, and notes that Larian Studios, which created Baldur's Gate III, is no longer involved with the IP.
Read the full article: https://gameinformer.com/2026/06/01/baldurs-gate-2-is-reportedly-getting-the-remake-treatment-with-one-of-the-original