The OpenTTD Team says that as of March 14, 2026, OpenTTD is no longer directly available as a standalone game on Steam or GOG and is instead bundled with Transport Tycoon Deluxe for $9.99, while existing owners keep access and direct downloads from openttd.org remain free.
Mechanistry says Timberborn 1.0 launched on March 12, 2026, one week later than first announced, bringing the beaver city-builder out of a four-year Early Access run that already passed 1 million copies sold and seven major updates.
PC Gamer reports that at GDC 2026 on March 12, Rob Pardo urged executives to slow the industry's layoff cycle, arguing that the team behind a successful game is often more valuable than the game itself because it is the team that can build the next one.
Remedy said on March 13, 2026 that Control Ultimate Edition and Alan Wake 2 will support the upgraded PSSR on PlayStation 5 Pro, extending Sony's newer AI upscaler rollout beyond its first showcase title.
Insider Gaming reports Bethesda says it will share more Starfield news during the week of March 16, 2026, following creator previews of an overhaul and renewed attention on the RPG’s next phase.
GamesRadar reports Xbox plans to bring Gaming Copilot from beta on PC, mobile, and ROG Xbox Ally to current-generation consoles later in 2026, widening the reach of its AI game-assistance features.
AUTOMATON reports Japan's METI has opened IP360 startup support to individuals and unincorporated indie teams, offering up to 10 million yen at a 50% subsidy rate for new IP development, localization, and promotion aimed at overseas rollout.
PC Gamer reports Jeff Kaplan says escalating revenue demands around Overwatch League and pressure from Activision Blizzard leadership pulled resources away from the game and contributed directly to his eventual departure.
Embark CEO Patrick Soderlund says Arc Raiders now contains fewer AI voice lines than it did at launch after some lines were re-recorded with human actors, framing AI more as a production tool than a full replacement for performers.
Riot says Brazil players will begin seeing age-verification prompts ahead of March 17, 2026 ECA requirements, with under-18 access changes for several titles and parental consent rules for VALORANT players aged 12 to 17.
Megacrit says Slay the Spire 2 sold 3,000,000 units and logged over 25,000,000 runs in its first week, while outlining the next Early Access priorities without committing to a rigid roadmap.
Steam now lists Transport Tycoon Deluxe as a March 12, 2026 release from Atari and Chris Sawyer, turning one of PC simulation’s classic gray-market staples back into an officially sold product.