If you enjoy exploring Spaceport in Arc Raiders, we have a quest for you. And if you've already worked through most of the game's initial questline, you've certainly been to the Rocket Assembly before. In the Worth Your Salt quest, you'll be headed there once again--but this time you'll be in search of the Battery Prototype.

Unlike some quests, you won't need to extract with anything in your possession to complete the Worth Your Salt quest. With that in mind, you can come well-equipped or with a simple free loadout, depending on your preferences. If you have aggressive lobbies, we'd recommend the latter to avoid any unnecessary loss of resources if you get in an unexpected firefight.

When you're ready to tackle Worth Your Salt, follow the steps below.

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With the Decima Engine powering it, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach was one of the best-looking games of 2025 on PS5 consoles. PC gamers will get to see that visual splendour for themselves soon, as the game launches for that platform in March, and you can see if your PC is capable of smoothly rendering all of those post-apocalyptic frames thanks to the release of the official PC specs.

Nixxes is once again handling the PC port, and the studio says it's aiming for the game to run on a wide variety of systems and hardware configurations. The good news is that you won't have to worry too much about RAM, as 16GB of memory will be enough to run the game at its highest settings. Gamers have been hit hard lately with increasing prices for RAM modules, as rapid investment in AI has seen prices for memory skyrocket, and there's no sign that this trend will reverse anytime soon.

For anyone who uses handheld gaming PCs, Nixxes says it has also added a "Portable" preset designed specially for those devices. The PC version of Death Stranding 2 will also support upscaling technologies like Nvidia DLSS 4, AMD FSR 4, and Intel XESS 2, as well as the "Progressive Image Compositor" developed by Guerrilla for its Decima engine. PICO is the same upscaling technology that's used for Death Stranding 2 on PS5, can be used with all supported graphics cards, and it can be combined with the various options for frame generation offered in the game.

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A massive sale is happening over at Sony's official PlayStation Direct online store, offering steep discounts on a slew of PS5 games, accessories, and other PlayStation gear. If you're yet to pick up the system, you'll even find a PS5 Fortnite Flowering Chaos Bundle for $399--which features a bunch of digital cosmetics and saves you $100 compared to buying the standalone console. We've rounded up a few more of our favorite discounts below. The sale is live through March 9, so be sure to swing by and check out all the great offers.

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PlayStation Direct's sale is the perfect opportunity to add games to your PS5 library. The highly reviewed Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is just $30 (was $70), Death Stranding 2 is $50 (was $70), and Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is $30 (was $70). You'll also find both The Last of Us Part I and The Last of Us Part II Remastered for $30 apiece, both of which earned impressive reviews when they launched years ago. Tons of other iconic games are seeing a discount until March 9--check out PlayStation Direct's full games section for more.

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You'll find a treasure trove of PS5 gear on sale this week, as PlayStation Direct is running a massive sale through March 9. Many of these deals are being price-matched by other retailers, giving you an easy way to snag items at their lowest price in months. And if you're a fan of Death Stranding 2, the Death Stranding 2: Collector's Edition is now just $130 (was $230), offering a digital copy of the game alongside collectibles like a 15-inch Magellan Man Statue, a 3-inch Dollman figurine, art cards, and a letter from Hideo Kojima. Folks still in the market for an actual PS5 console can also take advantage of a new bundle that discounts prices by $100.

Here's a look at the best PS5 deals for the week of February 25, 2026, including price cuts on games, accessories, and consoles.

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The adorable platformer, Astro Bot, walked away with our Game of the Year Award in 2024--and now you can pick it up for just $33 (was $60). Offering a family-friendly adventure with plenty of nods to past PlayStation icons, it's highly recommended at this new low price. You'll also find the cooperative hijinks of Helldivers 2 for $30 (was $40), the tactical stealth action of Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater for $30 (was $50), and the chaotic multiplayer of Battlefield 6 for $40 (was $70). And if you're excited for Saros, check out Returnal for $30 (was $70)--developed by Housemarque, it offers a similar bullet-hell experience with boss battles that'll test your reflexes. For even more game deals, check out the dedicated PS5 Games hub on PS Direct.

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Heading to Stella Montis in Arc Raiders is always a risky endeavor due to potentially hostile raiders roaming the tight corridors within. This is especially true when visiting the lobby, which is exactly where you're headed if you're working on the Stable Housing quest. But you've got to do what you've got to do, so that's why we're here to help.

If you have particularly aggressive lobbies, you'll definitely want to come prepared with a decent loadout and a safe pocket for the Stable Housing quest, as you'll have to extract with some blueprints to complete the task. Once you're ready to get started, you can follow the steps below to get in and out quickly.

How to complete the Stable Housing quest in Arc Raiders

The first step of the Stable Housing quest sends you to the Security Bridge in Stella Montis. You'll need to go to the third floor of the lobby and head to the point on the map below, which is a small room containing a safe.

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Asha Sharma was a name the gaming industry was unfamiliar with a week ago, but now, she's in charge of Xbox. This has led to questions about Sharma's background in AI and whether she uses AI on social media. In fact, even Xbox founder Seamus Blackley has concerns and advice for the new Xbox CEO. But there's one thing we do know: Sharma has a black belt in taekwando.

The Wall Street Journal interviewed Sharma in late 2023 about her "ridiculously busy week" as COO of Instacart at that time. Sharma conveys a workaholic personality, but she also "has a second-degree black belt in taekwondo," starting the martial art as a kid. In addition, Sharma said at the time she began boxing "after five years of dabbling." Needless to say, it's likely she can kick a lot of our butts.

When not working or exercising, Sharma shared that she enjoyed "playing board and card games and watching sports" with her family and friends. Though "most important, I identify as a partner and as a mom," she said.

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The Zombies game mode in the Call of Duty series has become a phenomenon of its own since it first shambled into the franchise in 2008, practically begging for its own standalone game. After a report claimed that a separate Call of Duty Zombies title is in the works, Activision issued a rare public denial on social media.

Dexerto reported on a purported leak by X user TheGhostOfHope, who is described as a "Call of Duty Leaker/Insider" in their bio. The leaker claimed that a potential delay for the next-generation Xbox console would throw off marketing plans for the next Call of Duty game, ostensibly a fourth Modern Warfare title. According to the leak, this led to the idea of two Call of Duty titles launching with the new Xbox, one being a standalone Zombies game.

Replying to a Dexerto X post sharing the outlet's report, the official Call of Duty account bluntly stated: "The rumor factory working overtime. This ain't it."

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Asha Sharma, the new Microsoft Gaming CEO, has commented again on her vision for the Xbox brand going forward. Posting on social media, Sharma also reacted to what people have had to say about her gamer cred.

Sharma recently shared her Gamertag online, and people had a lot of things to say about that. She clarified that the account was created somewhat recently so she could "learn and understand" the world of gaming. "I don't pretend to be the best gamer and even though I'm playing, that's still not my goal," she said.

Instead, Sharma said she is focusing on making "Xbox the best place to play," with a promise of helping Xbox to "return to our roots." She added that she wants to "ship great things and become stronger for the future." She also pushed back yet again on the claim that AI is writing her posts. "Yes, I'm writing my own posts," she wrote.

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Daniel Vavra, an industry veteran known for the Mafia and Kingdom Come franchises, has announced he is changing roles at his company, Warhorse Studios, and will now focus on helping to make a Kingdom Come film.

Following Czech media reports, Vavra himself confirmed that the news is true. He jokingly added that the "gaming world is finally saved from my controversies." That is likely a reference to Vavra's comments in the past about GamerGate and "historical accuracy" in video games with respect to depictions of diversity. More recently, Vavra spoke enthusiastically about generative AI, which led to further controversy.

Warhorse CEO Martin Frývaldský told CzechCrunch that Vavra "made three games that were a global success; he has been wanting to try something different for a long time."

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Resident Evil Requiem's PC system requirements have been revealed ahead of the game's release on February 27. It's good news for anyone gaming on an older rig, as the survival horror's recommended specs are relatively low-end--meaning no expensive upgrades in an era of ballooning hardware prices.

In what seems to be an ongoing trend for AAA titles on PC, both Resident Evil Requiem's minimum and recommended specs should be pretty easy for most PC gamers to meet.

Looking at the graphics card, generally the most demanding part of a PC build, Requiem's minimum specs list the GeForce GTX 1660 or Radeon RX 5500 XT, both lower-end cards that launched over six years ago. The recommended specs list the GeForce RTX 2060 Super, another 2019 card, or the Radeon RX 6600. Even if your PC hasn't been upgraded in a while, buying an older graphics card to meet these specs won't require a huge investment.

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The issue of AI in game development remains thorny, but Alistair McFarlane--the COO and company director of Rust developer Facepunch--doesn't see it as a detriment to in the industry. Instead, he embraces it as "another tool" that's "for the better, not the worse."

"[AI is] powerful, it's efficient, and at the end of the day, it's just another tool, one that helps people move faster and focus on the creative stuff," McFarlane told Sky News. "Sure, it's disruptive, no question about that. Every major shift in tech is. But used properly, AI doesn't replace creativity, it amplifies it. It removes busywork, speeds up iteration, and gives teams more space to experiment."

Last year, the 2025 CESA Video Game Industry Report shared the results of a survey that revealed over 50% of Japanese video game developers use AI in some way. Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto has said that the company won't rush into AI, while Sony's approach to AI emphasizes it as a support tool rather than an attempt to replace human creativity.

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What better way to fight off that Valentine’s Day hangover than with a bunch of new games on Steam? Fanatical’s Platinum Collection Bundle for February includes 18 games to choose from--the more you add to your bundle, the deeper your discount gets. Add all 18, and you're picking up $376 of games for just $51. This month’s selection even includes 12 games that are making their Fanatical debut.

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One of the titles included is a dark fantasy RPG, Pale Coins. Blending old-school combat with an atmospheric and moody setting, in Pale Coins, you’ll crawl dungeons, gather loot, craft gear, experiment with different builds, and die. A lot. The punishing but deliberate combat--a familiar vibe for anyone who’s spent more than a few hours in Dark Souls or Elden Ring--doesn’t hold your hand, and that’s one of its strengths. If you’re a glutton for punishment, this one’s well worth checking out.

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It seems like more and more live-service games are dying or being put on life support within mere months of launch. The latest casualty is Amazon Game Studios and developer Glowmade's online multiplayer dungeon-crawler/party game King of Meat.

While King of Meat launched on October 7 of last year on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5 in a massive marketing blitz--including prominent showcases by well-known streamers and YouTubers like Mr. Beast--the game found itself struggling to maintain a strong playerbase. Records on SteamDB show King of Meat struggling to hold a low double-digit player count over the past month. Today, an announcement was posted on the game's official website stating that the game's servers will be shut down on April 9, with refunds for purchases being given to all players.

"Despite the creativity and innovation Glowmade brought to King of Meat, the game has unfortunately not found the audience we hoped for," says the post. "As a result, we have made the difficult decision to conclude our investment in the game, and King of Meat's servers will close on April 9, 2026. Players will be able to access and play all existing content until then, so we encourage you to enjoy your remaining time in the game with your fellow Contenders." The statement further goes on to clarify that refunds for the game will be coming from players' "platform provider" (digital storefront of purchase).

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Diablo isn't a franchise known for frequent new releases, with only five games in 30 years, but that could change in the future.

In an interview with Variety, Diablo 4 executive producer and VP Gavian Whishaw teased Blizzard is looking to release more than five Diablo games in the next 30 years. While Whishaw dodged a question about whether a new entry in the series could be announced at BlizzCon 2026 in September, he did talk about Blizzard's long-term plan for the franchise.

"It's kind of complicated when you're talking about titles that have been around for 20 years and people are still dedicated to and still playing and still going to get excited about new content," Whishaw said. "I'll say at a high level, I think over 30 years of Diablo, we've done five titles. So I would hope that over the next 30 years we do a few more than that, maybe we get some out faster."

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The upcoming Shrouded Sky update for Arc Raiders ushers in the next evolution of the game, and that includes facial hair. Developer Embark Studios has announced that the update, which releases on February 24, allows players to "become feared with a beard," as the studio put it.

Players will be able to deck out their solider with stubble when the update arrives at no extra cost, but to get a full beard, players will need to spend real money. Players will be able to get a full beard with the Surgeon Raider Deck, or the Stubble Beard or Thick Moustache from the in-game store. Pricing was not announced, but with the update going live this week, that information should become clear soon.

You can see a pretty epic full beard in the image below.

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Matt Booty, who just got promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Content Officer at Xbox, has signaled in a memo that the recent upheaval at Xbox may not lead to any layoffs at the company's collection of nearly 40 game development studios.

He said in his memo, "To be clear, there are no organizational changes underway for our studios."

The new Xbox CEO, Asha Sharma, comes from a background of AI, prompting fears by some that further investments into the technology at Microsoft's studios could result in layoffs. That isn't happening, at least not for now, but the Xbox Game Studios family has faced challenging times of late. Microsoft made deep cuts to the Xbox teams in July 2025, leading to many layoffs and canceled games, along with the closure of Perfect Dark reboot studio The Initiative.

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Thomas & Friends: Wonders of Sodor Deluxe Edition

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The beloved classic children's show, Thomas the Tank Engine, returns later this year in video game form with Thomas & Friends: Wonders of Sodor. The new game will let players explore a corner of Thomas the Tank Engine's idyllic world from the conductor's seat, piloting iconic characters like Thomas, Diesel, and more. Thomas & Friends: Wonders of Sodor will launch in physical and digital formats on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC sometime this year, though at the time of writing, no concrete release date has been announced. However, fans eager to get their hands on the game can preorder the physical Deluxe Edition for $50 at Amazon. This version is available for PS5 and Switch and includes a selection of exclusive bonus content.

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Marathon's official launch is just over a week away, and Bungie has a strong message for any would-be cheaters. Anyone caught cheating in the game will be immediately banned from Marathon by Bungie.

"Anyone found to be cheating will be permabanned from playing Marathon forever, no second chances," wrote Bungie on X. Despite the promise of "no second chances," Bungie has also said that "no system is perfect, so we will have an appeals system to monitor for any issues in detection and if you do suspect foul play, please report in game or through our online report form."

Bungie has also laid out some of the actions and features it's created to catch cheaters. The "Fog of War," for example, will limit the regions of a map that individual players are aware of in order to reduce wall hacks, ESP cheats and "loot revealers."

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James Bond has never been shy to get his knuckles bloody, and in IO Interactive's 007: First Light, the rookie MI6 agent will have the opportunity to get into several scraps. This makes for a big departure from IO's work on the Hitman: World of Assassination trilogy--where combat was always seen as a last resort--as the studio has been inspired by some of the greatest action games of all time for its Bond origin story. Taking a few pages from the Arkham and Uncharted playbook, the studio is aiming to create a combat system that's fast, furious, and flows into cinematic setpieces.

"What are our references here? What are the other games that do this well, on the same scale and the same kind of scope as this game? Obviously, we have some references there in the approach to close combat," gameplay director Andreas Krogh said to Game Informer.

"I think you see the Arkham games, you see those games in it. You also see some modern takes on destructibility in the environment that are not necessarily from the Arkham games, but newer takes like Uncharted. We have a deeper system than that because we want to do more of it, and from shooting, you see references that are also from modern games."

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World of Warcraft players posting screenshots of their virtual homes on Pinterest as part of an official promotion are being banned from the social media site for spam.

Blizzard is hard at work promoting WoW's new player housing feature, and social media site Pinterest is another area where Blizzard is hoping players will find housing inspiration. Those who link their WoW account to Pinterest will unlock an achievement and receive an in-game toy, the Pin-o-Matic Camera. That camera can then be used to automatically post in-game screenshots to Pinterest.

Unfortunately, players attempting to participate are being banned or suspended for violating Pinterest's spam policies, despite players on Reddit and the WoW forums reportedly having only posted a single in-game screenshot.

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