Today’s Top Gaming News: April 25, 2025
Brace yourselves for an exciting round-up of today’s gaming news. This includes fresh insights from game developers, the latest releases on the Nintendo Switch, and buzzing updates about a much-awaited superhero game.
- There is speculation that Rockstar may consider removing the auto-aim feature in GTA 6, but the gaming community hopes this won’t be the case.
- In an exciting update, Steam is reportedly planning to allow users to filter games by accessibility features soon.
- Unexpectedly, Oblivion is facing difficulty in achieving 60 fps on the high-end RTX 5090.
With this overview, let’s now look in detail at the exciting developments in the world of gaming today.
Potential Removal of Auto-Aim in GTA 6: Eurogamer Expresses Hope For Its Retention
Source: Eurogamer – April 25, 2025
The complexity of carjacking in GTA 3, as described by Ken Levine, might not be a familiar topic of discussion. In his 2010 interview on the esteemed Irrational Games podcast, Levine detailed the intricate steps involved in the process. “Running alongside the car, opening the door, pulling out the driver, getting in, and closing the door behind you – each step is a task in itself,” he explained. Eurogamer suggests that if such a mechanic were to be implemented today, it could be as simple as pressing the Shift, Y, or X key to run.
Read the full article at Eurogamer →
Steam to Introduce Accessibility Feature Filters for Games
Source: Rock Paper Shotgun – April 25, 2025
Soon, Steam users will have the ability to filter game results based on accessibility features, as reported by Valve in a recent Steamworks update post. Slated for launch later this year, these filter options will include checkboxes for alternative color options, adjustable difficulty, menu narration, and subtitle options, among other beneficial categories. Upon browsing the store, users can utilize the typical filter sidebar—commonly used to filter by genre—to “narrow by accessibility feature.” Some of the selectable options will include “adjustable text size, “camera comfort,” and “mouse-only option.”
For more information, read the full article at Rock Paper Shotgun.
Oblivion Remastered Struggles to Maintain 60 fps on the RTX 5090
Source: PC Gamer – April 25, 2025
Oblivion Remastered is the unexpected game that has pushed PC Gamer’s Nvidia RTX 5090 to its limits in 2025. When the system requirements were initially reviewed, PC Gamer found them to be surprisingly moderate, not requiring excessive GPU resources. However, with the RTX 5090 now operating at 99% load and struggling to maintain 60 fps in the expansive world outside the Imperial City, PC Gamer is reconsidering its initial assessment. This strain on the system reportedly occurs when all game settings, from view distance to hair quality, are cranked up to Ultra. To achieve a more comfortable frame rate, PC Gamer had to allow both DLSS and Frame Generation.
Read the full article at PC Gamer →
PC Gamer Explores the Value of Water in Dune: Awakening Beta
Source: PC Gamer – April 25, 2025
According to PC Gamer, the survival game Dune: Awakening, developed by Funcom, uniquely emphasizes the importance of water and hydration. After spending about 25 hours playing the beta version over the past few weeks, it was clear to the PC Gamer team that water scarcity is a significant challenge from the outset on the desert planet of Arrakis. Each time the hydration problem is solved, a new level of complexity arises in the system. Upon crash-landing on Arrakis without any water, the only initial option is to drink from sparse desert plants, which provide a mere third of the hydration capacity.
Read the full article at PC Gamer →
Capcom’s Breath of Fire 4 Now Available Digitally on GOG, even with Its Faithfulness to the Original 22-Year-Old Port
Source: PC Gamer – April 25, 2025
Since its launch in November of the previous year, GOG’s game preservation program has been working tirelessly. The initiative, which currently includes over 100 games, aims to make Good Old Games accessible on modern hardware, provide ongoing maintenance, and even offer tech support to purchasers. This commitment extends to a wide range of games, from the esteemed ’80s Ultima series to the grisly 3D delights of System Shock 2 and Silent Hill 4 from the 2000s. Capcom’s Breath of Fire 4, a highly regarded but often overlooked PC port of the popular PlayStation RPG, is the latest addition to this impressive roster. The game has a compelling storyline, exquisite art, menacing adversaries, and a fishing minigame that everyone can enjoy, except perhaps PC Gamer’s own Lauren Morton.
Read the full article at PC Gamer →
Insights on Marathon Alpha: What Was Admirable and What Wasn’t
Source: Kotaku – April 24, 2025
With less than six months to go until the release of Marathon, many unknown elements about the game remain. However, thanks to the ongoing closed alpha, the team at Kotaku was able to experience Bungie’s first new project in over a decade, and the latest live-service game to join PlayStation’s roster. Initial impressions have been mixed, leaving the Kotaku team with more questions than answers. For instance, the newly introduced web wings in Spider-Man 2 give it a more sequel-like feel, as demonstrated in the following video (insert hyperlink here).
At this stage, Marathon presents a fascinating science-fiction concept, but it is cloaked in a rather familiar and somewhat forgettable extraction shooter framework.
To examine in more detail, read the full article at Kotaku →
Sydney Sweeney Confirmed for Lead Role in Split Fiction Film, Directed by Jon M. Chu
Source: GameSpot – April 25, 2025
GameSpot has reported that Sydney Sweeney, known for her role in Anyone But You, is set to star in the upcoming film adaptation of Split Fiction. The film will be supported by Chu’s production company, Electric Somewhere.
Split Fiction’s adaptation, too, boasts an impressive writing team, with Deadpool and Wolverine writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick on board. The pair is no stranger to adapting video games for the screen, having previously contributed to the development of Peacock’s Twisted Metal TV series.
Read the full article at GameSpot →
Upgrades for Kirby And The Forgotten Land, Super Mario Party Jamboree on Switch 2, Priced at $20
Source: Game Informer – April 24, 2025
During the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct livestream in early April, viewers were introduced to Nintendo Switch 2 editions of games that originated from the original Nintendo Switch. When Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom were the highlights for numerous viewers, the option to upgrade existing copies of Kirby and the Forgotten Land and Super Mario Party Jamboree was also revealed. With the launch of pre-orders, it was discovered that the upgrade costs for these two games were higher than their Zelda counterparts, with each game upgrade priced at $20. Retailer Best Buy listed upgrade packs for the announced Switch games available for Switch 2 upgrades, as spotted by Nintendo Life.
Read the full article at Game Informer →
Reader Discussion: Success in Pre-Ordering the Nintendo Switch 2?
Source: Game Informer – April 24, 2025
The anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 was publicly introduced around three weeks prior. At its unveiling, Nintendo announced that pre-orders would commence in the subsequent week. However,, because of the uncertain nature of the impending tariff plans from the Trump administration, the company had to postpone these plans. Eventually, Nintendo announced the commencement of pre-orders on April 24, reporting that demand was already surpassing supply. This led to the official opening of pre-orders at noon ET last night at retailers such as Walmart, Target, and Best Buy. Members of the Game Informer staff were prepared, credit cards at the ready, to secure their consoles, and some were successful in doing so.
Read the full article on Game Informer →
PC Gamer Experiences Tool Envy Over Hard Drive Converted Into Variable Speed Disc Sander
Source: PC Gamer – April 25, 2025
PC Gamer reveals a certain intrigue towards power tools that aren’t immediately necessary but might prove helpful in the future. This fascination extends to PC hardware, making the idea of a hard drive converted into a variable disc sander quite appealing. PC Gamer suggests that such an invention could be a practical addition to any tech enthusiast’s workbench. The straightforward nature of the idea surprises PC Gamer, as they had expected to have encountered it sooner (via Hackaday). The process is as follows: take an old HDD, remove the actuator assembly and circuit board, wire in a battery and potentiometer, cover the platter with sandpaper, and you have the technical sander that PC Gamer dreamed of.
Read the full article at PC Gamer →
Kojima Cast Margaret Qualley in Death Stranding After Seeing Her in a Perfume Ad
Source: GameSpot – April 25, 2025
Hideo Kojima, the creator of the PlayStation game Death Stranding, has shared an interesting fact about the casting of one of the game’s characters. According to a social media post, Kojima offered actress Margaret Qualley a role in Death Stranding after he saw her performance in a 2016 Kenzo perfume advertisement. The ad, directed by Oscar-winning Spike Jonze (Being John Malkovich, Her), features Qualley performing a series of intricate moves. “The only direction I received was to move like a tree,” Qualley recounted. Kojima was so impressed by this performance that he offered her the role of Mama (Lockne) in Death Stranding.
Read the full article at GameSpot →
Act quickly to secure a set of these exquisite artisan keycaps in a variety of enticing combinations
Source: PC Gamer – April 25, 2025
PC Gamer, not usually one to use phrases like “hurry up!” in headlines, believes the urgency is justified in this instance. Jelly Key’s Sweet Theory artisan keycaps are on sale for the next five hours only, and PC Gamer recommends considering them. The selection includes delectable designs, ranging from appetizing croissants to blue choco pop doughnuts. All can be affixed to MX stem-style mechanical keyboard switches.
PC Gamer notes that each keycap has been crafted “entirely by hand and tool,” prompting speculation about alternative methods for creating artisanal keycaps.
Read the full article at PC Gamer →
Predator: Badlands Director Confirms ‘Death Planet’ Name, the New Predator’s Name, and Reveals Inspiration From Shadow of the Colossus
Source: IGN – April 25, 2025
Predator: Badlands’ debut trailer has certainly sparked numerous questions among fans, not least about the design of the new Predator himself. In an interview with Bloody Disgusting, director Dan Trachtenberg revealed several new details about Predator: Badlands, including his fresh take on the famous sci-fi hunter. The new Predator is called Dek and is played by Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi. Dek is described as an underdog Yautja “runt” in the protagonist role. Predator movies typically feature Yautja (the name given to the race of alien hunters) in antagonist roles. Play Dek selects his hunting ground, a “Death Planet” called Kalisk, and it’s here he fights to prove his worth to his father and for acceptance within his own clan.
Read the full article at IGN →
Frostpunk Is Getting An Unreal Engine 5 Remake With New Content And Mod Support
Source: GameSpot – April 24, 2025
The 2018 city-building survival simulator Frostpunk is being remade in Unreal Engine 5 as Frostpunk 1886, developer 11 bit Studios has announced, and it will include new content and official mod support. In a press release, 11 bit Studios explained that when its 2024 sequel, Frostpunk 2, will continue to receive new content updates, it wanted to lay a new foundation for the original now that the studio’s proprietary Liquid Engine, which was used to build the first Frostpunk, is no longer in development. That led the team to use Epic Games’ Unreal Engine 5 for its upcoming remake, but 11 bit makes clear that Frostpunk 1886, which is slated for release in 2027, won’t be just a visual update.
Read the full article at GameSpot →
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