After what was an incredibly strong start, EA / DICE have not been able to maintain Battlefield 6’s momentum, with the game’s first Season seeing a lukewarm reception and Season 2 being delayed by nearly a month. In the lead up to BF6’s second Season the team have detailed some of what players can expect when it goes live on the 17th of February.
Publishing a community update blogpost, the team at Battlefield Studios offered some details on BF6’s Season 2 content. While still a bit early for the full roadmap, DICE spoke on the return of their Battlefield Labs program, writing:
“We’re using Labs to further polish and refine Season 2 content, validating changes and making final tuning adjustments ahead of launch while continuing to apply what we learn as we evolve the experience. In this next session, we’ll be testing content on one of Season 2’s new maps: Contaminated.”
Though we did not get a full breakdown of the map, it was confirmed to be similar in size to that of St. Quentin Scar from Battlefield 1 or Arras from BFV. Other aspects of Season 2 set to be tested first in Labs include the upcoming AH-6 Little Bird vehicle – “allowing us to evaluate how it fits within the broader vehicle ecosystem and how it performs across different combat scenarios.”
Beyond this, the team confirmed that they will continue to monitor “aircraft and vehicle combat systems” alongside “adjustments to weapons such as RPGs and TOW launchers”. Most importantly however the game’s “hit registration and overall combat consistency” will be seeing notable improvements.
Though not explicitly stated to be launching in Season 2, the team confirmed that Battlefield 4’s Golmund Railway will be coming to BF6 at some point in the future (beginning with Labs testing).
Last but not least, the team is said to be “continuing internal and exploratory testing around Battle Royale Solo play, as we evaluate how different player configurations impact pacing, balance, and the overall Battle Royale experience.”
Described as being “part of our ongoing effort to make informed decisions about how Battle Royale is structured and presented over time, rather than committing to a single permanent configuration” it appears as though solo queuing will make its way into RedSec eventually; though the question of when remains unknown.
Battlefield 6 came swinging out of the gate, but unfortunately they have so far been unable to capitalise on its success. Hopefully the team at Battlefield Studios are able to find a workflow which allows for consistent and high quality updates. Don’t expect too much from Season 2 however. The full blogpost can be found HERE.
KitGuru says: What did you think of BF6 at launch? Have DICE / BF Studios fumbled their post launch support? Let us know your thoughts down below.
The post Battlefield Studios detail upcoming additions coming to BF6 in future Seasons first appeared on KitGuru.AOC has officially expanded its B3 series lineup with two new QHD monitors: the 23.8-inch Q24B36X and the 27-inch Q27B36X. These displays bridge the gap between standard office work and gaming, ensuring that everyday tasks like scrolling through documents feel fluid, while gaming remains crisp.
Both monitors use IPS panels to provide accurate colour reproduction and wide 178-degree viewing angles, making them well-suited for professional multitasking and media consumption. In addition, both offer a 2560×1440 resolution at a 144 Hz refresh rate and a claimed 0.5 ms MPRT response time.
The 27-inch Q27B36X provides a pixel density of 109 ppi with wide colour coverage reaching 118.5% of the sRGB gamut, whereas the more compact 23.8-inch Q24B36X offers a sharper 123 ppi. Both models support Adaptive-Sync to eliminate screen tearing, while they accept HDR10 signals too. For long-term comfort, AOC has included Flicker-Free technology and a Low Blue Light mode to reduce eye strain.
Connectivity options include a single HDMI 2.0 port and a DisplayPort 1.4, ensuring compatibility with modern desktops, laptops, and consoles. These monitors are scheduled for release this month, with the Q24B36X priced at £109.00 and the Q27B36X at £129.00.
Discuss on our Facebook page HERE.
KitGuru says: AOC is making high-refresh QHD displays more accessible than ever with these new additions to the B3 series. By providing gaming-grade motion performance at an office-friendly price point, these monitors offer a compelling “all-in-one” solution for users who do not want to spend too much.
The post AOC expands B3 series with QHD 144Hz monitors for work and play first appeared on KitGuru.The latest addition to Seagate's large range of external hard drives is the Astro Bot Limited Edition Game Drive, designed for use with PS5 (storage only), PS4 (playback) and PC. It's got a 5TB capacity and is priced at £150/$170. We find out if it's worth buying.
The limited-edition drive is covered in artwork inspired by Astro Bot, winner of the Game of the Year award at The Game Awards 2024.
Using the CrystalDiskInfo utility, we see that the drive inside the 21.5 x 81 x 122.5mm plastic enclosure is a 5TB Seagate Barracuda (ST5000LM-2U8170) 2.5in hard drive. The ST5000LM-2U8170 has a spin speed of 5,400rpm with 128MB of cache. The transfer rate for the drive is quoted as up to 140MB/s, and the drive uses a USB 3.0 Micro B interface.
Seagate backs the drive with a 3-year warranty.
Physical Specifications:
Firmware Version: 0003
The post Seagate Astro Bot Limited Edition Game Drive 5TB Review first appeared on KitGuru.AMD has introduced a major update to its software ecosystem with the AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition AI Bundle, a new stack designed to remove the technical hurdles associated with setting up a local artificial intelligence environment. Historically, developers and creators have had to manually configure complex stacks involving graphics drivers, Python environments, and various frameworks. This new bundle integrates directly into the Adrenalin Edition application as an optional install, allowing users to deploy a fully functional AI development environment with a single click.
The bundle includes a selection of essential tools, most notably bringing PyTorch to Windows as a native part of the AMD software suite for the first time. It also features ComfyUI for visual image generation workflows, Ollama for running LLMs locally, and LM Studio for easy model parameter tuning. Additionally, the bundle includes Amuse, a text-to-image application optimised for AMD hardware. By hosting these workloads locally on the user's hardware, AMD is positioning it as a cost-efficient, privacy-focused alternative to subscription-based cloud AI services.
Hardware compatibility is centred on AMD's latest architectures to ensure optimal performance with the ROCm platform. The AI Bundle is supported on systems equipped with an AMD Radeon RX 7700 series graphics card or newer, as well as the latest generation of processors, including the Ryzen AI 300, 400, and AI Max series. By leveraging the dedicated AI accelerators found in these RDNA 3 and RDNA 4 GPUs, users can build, train, and run models without the latency or security concerns typically associated with off-system processing.
To begin using these tools, users need to download the latest version of AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition and select the AI Bundle option during installation (or update). Once installed, applications such as Ollama and PyTorch can be launched directly from the software interface.
Discuss on our Facebook page HERE.
KitGuru says: Even if you're not that into AI, given how easy it is to set up a local environment using the new AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition AI bundle, it might be worth trying it out. That is, of course, if your system meets the requirements.
The post AMD streamlines local AI setup with AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition AI bundle first appeared on KitGuru.Throughout 2025 we saw an increasing number of leaks and rumours surrounding Ubisoft’s long-awaited Prince of Persia The Sands of Time Remake, with recent reports claiming that the title is scheduled to launch as early as this month. While this may have been the case at one point, Ubisoft have now announced “a major organizational, operational and portfolio reset” which includes the cancellation of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake and 5 other projects.
Making the surprise announcement via a press release, Ubisoft unveiled the details of their “major organizational, operational and portfolio reset” designed “to reclaim creative leadership and restore sustainable growth.”
While there is of course plenty to dig into with this press release (including details on the publisher’s “accelerated investments behind player-facing Generative AI”) by far the most surprising part of the announcement was the fact that half a dozen in-development projects have now been cancelled as a result of this restructure, with them writing:
“Ubisoft has discontinued 6 games that do not meet the new enhanced quality as well as more selective portfolio prioritization criteria at Group level. These include Prince of Persia The Sands of Time remake as well as 4 unannounced titles, including 3 new IP’s, and a mobile title.”
As mentioned, many were expecting Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake to be released this month, with various leaks and rumours late last year indicating as much. Additionally, just last week the ESRB published a listing for the game alongside an official content rating; suggesting that its release was indeed imminent.
Given the fact that Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake was delayed multiple times, changed studios and rebooted in order to ensure a quality product, the news of its sudden and unexpected cancellation is highly disappointing to see.
KitGuru says: Were you looking forward to The Sands of Time Remake? Did you have high hopes for the project? At this point, would you have rather the original remake been released back in 2021 when it was initially planned? Let us know down below.
The post Ubisoft unceremoniously cancels 6 games including Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake first appeared on KitGuru.Fractal Design has officially unveiled the Pop 2 Air, the next generation in its Pop series. Engineered with a focus on high-performance cooling and modern aesthetics, the new chassis features an open-mesh front with a cubic pattern, a ventilated top, and an integrated GPU air guide that directs cool air to the centre of the main chamber.
Out of the box, the Pop 2 Air comes equipped with three swept-blade fans to ensure airflow through the interior. The exterior maintains a sleek profile, detailed with a fabric tab and decent front I/O, including USB-A/C (5 Gbps) and audio ports.
The case is built to accommodate modern enthusiast hardware, supporting graphics cards up to 416 mm long, PSUs up to 180 mm long, CPU towers up to 175 mm tall, and top-mounted radiators up to 360 mm. Motherboard support ranges from Mini ITX to ATX. Lastly, there's space for a 3.5-inch drive, up to 3x 2.5-inch drives, and 7x 120 mm fans.
The building experience has been further refined with tool-free panels, dedicated cable routing spaces, and bracket-free SSD mounts for a cleaner, more straightforward setup. Fractal is offering the Pop 2 Air in multiple variants, including solid, tempered glass (TG), and RGB models, the latter of which features dedicated on-case lighting control buttons in the front I/O.
We will have a review of the Pop 2 Air in the coming weeks so stay tuned for that.
Discuss on our Facebook page HERE.
KitGuru says: The original Pop series was a standout for its value and unique features, such as the hidden storage drawer. With the Pop 2 Air, Fractal is improving upon its predecessor with some adjustments, improving a winning recipe with new features. Depending on its price point, it could easily become the new go-to for mid-range and high-end airflow builds.
The post Fractal Pop 2 Air series launches with integrated GPU air guide first appeared on KitGuru.
Yesterday on X/Twitter, GameStop was forced to "gently remind everyone that our stores are not designed to function as infinite money printers." This statement was a response to a GameStop promotion that allowed shoppers to buy a Nintendo Switch 2, then trade it in for more than they paid, as long as they included a used game as well. If the 
Who makes CPUs? Well, you've got AMD, Intel, Apple, Qualcomm, and Mediatek as the major players in consumer devices, with companies like Samsung, Broadcom, Google, Huawei, UNISOC, and Rockchip each making up smaller slices of the market (even if their portfolios are often much larger). NVIDIA's there too, though; while everyone knows about 
Arc Raiders development studio Embark has big plans for the game in 2026, after upon realize it became a smash hit in 2025. And now the developer hopes to attain the success of long running online games such as Fortnite. This includes potentially making changes for players who join raids that are already underway, even though it notes these 
Amidst rising AI discontent, some tech CEOs have formed somewhat of a united front insisting that critics of AI are somehow incorrect. In an interview on Decoder with Nilay Patel (a podcast produced by The Verge), Razer CEO Min-Liang Tan has chimed in with some curious, conflicting statements regarding generative AI. These statements particularly Following a roughly 6 months delay, Bungie’s extraction shooter Marathon is finally set to officially launch on the 5th of March. While questions remain regarding how the live-service title will be received, PS5 Pro users are seemingly in for quite the visual treat, with Sony confirming that the PS5 Pro version of Marathon will run at an internal resolution of 5K.
Following the official announcement of Marathon’s new release date (that being the 5th of March), PlayStation have now started to share a bunch of ancillary details pertaining to the upcoming extraction shooter.
While some games struggle to render at a native 1080p even on the PS5 Pro, Marathon looks to be operating with plenty of spare power, with the team confirming via its store page that:
“PS5 Pro Enhanced PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) blends 5K internal rendering into a clean, stable 4K image so your Runner’s view stays sharp, even when the action gets hectic.”
Typically, PSSR is used to upscale games to a higher perceived resolution, but in this case, the technology is actually downsampling the internal resolution from 5K to 4K; which will make Marathon’s sleek visual design even cleaner looking.
Unfortunately, there has been no word on whether the game will offer a 120fps mode, with the store page only confirming “a sharp, smooth 60 FPS” for now.
Regardless, it is interesting to see PSSR used to downsample from higher resolutions, as opposed to being a bit of a clutch to eke out some extra frames. Hopefully Bungie has plans to introduce some sort of high framerate option.
Discuss on our Facebook page HERE.
KitGuru says: Are you looking forward to Marathon? Has Bungie done enough to convince you? Is a locked 60fps enough for you? Let us know down below.
The post Marathon on PS5 Pro runs at a native 5K resolution first appeared on KitGuru.With Sony’s PlayStation Plus Extra / Premium titles for the month of January now out and available for subscribers to claim, the console maker has confirmed the list of games which will be removed from the service next month. Covering a wide spectrum of genres, February’s departees include the hit dungeon-crawling rogue-like Cult of the Lamb, Rez Infinite and WWE 2K25 among others.
In going to the last chance to play section on the PlayStation 5’s PS Plus tab, subscribers can find a list of 9 titles which are set to be removed from the service next month (likely mid-February):
While the likes of Cult of the Lamb and Rez Infinite being removed is sad to see, Amazon’s New World Aeternum was already being delisted from all storefronts as servers are being taken offline – and so its departure is not surprising. Regardless, you still have roughly a month to check out / complete the games above before they are removed from the service come mid-February.
In case you missed it, January’s PlayStation Plus Extra / Premium additions include the likes of Resident Evil Village, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth and Darkest Dungeon II. Full details on this month’s line-up can be found HERE.
Discuss on our Facebook page HERE.
KitGuru says: What do you think of February’s departees? Will you try to complete any of the listed games before their removal? Let us know down below.
The post 9 titles are set to leave PlayStation Plus Extra next month first appeared on KitGuru.
Dell UltraSharp 52 Thunderbolt Hub Monitor (U5226KW) MSRP $2899.99 (W/ Stand), $2799.99 (Without Stand) The Dell UltraSharp 52 (U5226KW) is a massive, beautiful, gently curved Thunderbolt Hub-enabled monitor featuring a 6K2K resolution, 120Hz variable refresh rate and IPS Black panel technology. It's ideal for analysts, creators... Prior to the game’s launch last year, the team at Gearbox confirmed that the then-upcoming Borderlands 4 would be landing on the Nintendo Switch 2 alongside all other platforms. Right at the last minute however, the Switch 2 version was delayed indefinitely citing the need for “additional development and polish time”. While we’ve yet to get an updated timeline, a Portuguese retailer seems to have confirmed Borderlands 4’s launch date prematurely.
As discovered by Reddit user ‘Venom_daemon', the Portuguese retailer GamingReplay recently went live with their listing for the Switch 2 version of Borderlands 4, with the title reportedly arriving on the 27th of February.
While this of course should be taken with a pinch of salt until confirmed by Gearbox themselves, Borderlands 4 over the past few months has made a bunch of strides when it comes to ensuring a more consistent and performant experience, meaning its arrival shouldn’t be too far away.
That said, early impressions of the Switch 2 version prior to release left plenty to be desired, and so it will be interesting to see exactly what changes/optimisations have been made to ensure a smooth experience.
Despite a solid start, Borderlands 4 sales have been lower than expected, with 2K blaming performance issues on PC for the “softer” reception. With a majority of these woes across PC and consoles now resolved, it will be interesting to see how the Switch 2 version performs – both in terms of stability and sales.
Discuss on our Facebook page HERE.
KitGuru says: What do you think of Borderlands 4? Did the early performance problems dissuade you from getting the game? Will the Switch 2 version include an FOV slider? Let us know your thoughts down below.
The post Borderlands 4 Switch 2 release date leaked by gaming retailer first appeared on KitGuru.
Forget Thing T. Thing from The Addams Family (yes, that's the full name); modern science has officially brought us a detachable robot hand that can actually skitter across the floor, grab you a beer, and creep the heck out of your guests.
In an engineering development that straddles the line between revolutionary and nightmare fuel, researchers IO Interactive has slowly but surely been transforming HITMAN: World of Assassination into the perfect stealth-assassination series, collating the recent trilogy into one neat package while adding new content; modes; features and more. 5 years on from the original launch of HITMAN 3, IOI have announced a highly-welcome update – with full cross-progression set to be added early next month.
Making the official announcement on their blog, the team at IO Interactive unveiled the next update coming to HITMAN: World of Assassination, writing: “On this day, exactly 5 years ago, HITMAN 3 launched worldwide for our players to experience, as the final chapter of the World of Assassination trilogy. As part of that special milestone, it was also important for HITMAN to equip its players with a sense of continuity by allowing everyone to bring forward their established progression from previous parts.”
In furthering these efforts, IOI have now confirmed that “Cross-Progression is coming to HITMAN World of Assassination” with the update set to go live on the 3rd of February. Unlike some games which use cross-progression, HITMAN: WOA will allow you to carry your progress over to all platforms which the game is available on – mobile and VR included.
Being tied to your IOI account, the following will be tracked and synced across devices:
Despite starting its life as a separate trilogy, IOI have successfully turned HITMAN into a highly-popular live-service adjacent experience; minus many of the downsides which such titles typically experience.
Considering the fact that the team are hard at work on the upcoming 007: First Light, it is encouraging to see them continue to support HITMAN: WOA in a bunch of consumer-friendly ways.
Discuss on our Facebook page HERE.
KitGuru says: Are you still playing HITMAN World of Assassination? What else is there left for the team to add? Let us know your thoughts down below.
The post HITMAN: World of Assassination update brings full cross-progression support next month first appeared on KitGuru.
New data and analysis are rewriting the biography of the Red Planet as evidences suggest that Mars could have held more water (and potential life) than previously thought, where it once hosted a vibrant, blue world dominated by a massive northern ocean.
Delta deposits that appeared on the images of Mars with the coastline. (Credit: ESA/ExoMars,TGO/CaSSIS/Ignatius 
ASUS is rolling out a new Wi-Fi 7 router with a comparatively subdued design aesthetic from past models we've seen, trading the aggressive headcrab design found on the ROG Rapture GT-AX11000 we reviewed (as well as some newer models) for more of a block-shaped profile. Make no mistake though, new ROG Strix GS-BE7200 still stands out for a 
The 'Never Settle' spirit is facing its most existential crisis yet as reports emerge that OnePlus, the revered flagship killer, is being systematically dismantled by its parent company, Oppo. OnePlus has denied the claims, but signs have been pointing to some kind of downsizing or eventual exit from certain markets.
OnePlus 15 In Sandstorm Back in 2022, the team at 1047 Games announced that they would be shutting down their popular Halo-like arena shooter Splitgate in order to focus work on a dedicated sequel. After years of waiting, Splitgate 2 officially launched last year to plenty of complaints, leading the team to unlaunch the sequel. Now back as Splitgate: Arena Reloaded, 1047 Games have unveiled the first big update coming in the wake of its return.
Splitgate: Arena Reloaded update 2.2 has been officially announced and is set to go live tomorrow on the 22nd of January. Described as a “big” update which “builds on everything we learned from launch,” the patch focuses primarily on overhauling the game’s controversial battle royale mode.
Now known as Arena Royale, this revised BR mode is “designed to bring our previous Battle Royale closer to the speed and intensity of Arena Reloaded” featuring 24 players across 6 teams “built to play at a similar pace and length to a traditional arena match.”
Unlike the original BR mode, this new version takes place within a single biome in order to keep “the experience tight and focused” – though players can vote for which of the 4 biomes the match will take place in.
Beyond this, looting has been streamlined and sped up, with buy stations being removed as “upgrades are handled directly through your inventory, allowing you to make quick decisions without breaking the flow of the match.”
Full details on all the changes made to Arena Royale can be found HERE, but outside of the BR mode, patch 2.2 also brings with it some other welcome additions, including creator maps; new limited time modes and perhaps most excitingly a new mastery camo to unlock for your weapons.
Splitgate: Arena Reloaded has been off to a slow start since its return, with player numbers on Steam in particular being less-than-stellar. That said, Splitgate as a game does offer plenty of fun, and so it will be interesting to see whether this update helps to bring new / returning players into the fold.
Discuss on our Facebook page HERE.
KitGuru says: Have you checked out Arena Reloaded since its relaunch? How does it compare to the original Splitgate 2? Is the OG Splitgate still the best? Let us know your thoughts down below.
The post Major Splitgate update overhauls Battle Royale mode and more first appeared on KitGuru.
As Willie Nelson once said, "Turn out the lights, the party's over, they say that all good things must end." Those lyrics date all the way back to the 1950s, and so it's safe to say he was not referring to solid state drive (SSD) storage. He might as well have been, though, because now Kioxia is singing the same tune about the days of cheap 
Most of the monitor announcements we see these days are targeted towards gamers, and for good reason—gaming is an ideal outlet for innovations like ultra-fast refresh rates, adaptive sync, and so forth. At first glance, you might assume that BenQ's new RD280UG is another one of those displays, but in a surprise twist, it's built specifically Twice a month, Microsoft updates its Xbox Game Pass library, announcing which titles will be arriving over the coming weeks and which will be departing. With the line-up for the first half of January now all available to download and play, Microsoft has unveiled the remaining titles set to land between now and the end of the month – including Death Stranding, Space Marine 2 and more.
As always, Xbox’s Game Pass line-up is being released in a staggered form, with the first set of games joining the service from today:
Unfortunately, Microsoft giveth and Microsoft taketh away, with a total of 7 titles set to depart from the service on the 31st of January:
While the departure of Citizen Sleeper is unfortunate to see (especially as it was a day-one addition), Game Pass subscribers have plenty to check out and look forward to – with Death Stranding in particular being a major boon for the service. Full details on the list of upcoming additions can be found HERE.
Discuss on our Facebook page HERE.
KitGuru says: Are you subscribed to Xbox Game Pass? Have they justified the service’s price hike yet? Let us know your thoughts down below.
The post Death Stranding, Ninja Gaiden and more join Xbox Game Pass this month first appeared on KitGuru.
Connexion