WaperChina approved 195 games in October, while Silver Palace set a December global launch with more than 15 million preregistrations.
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Elsewhere, Activision committed to removing disaster footage from Modern Warfare 4, and Yacht Club Games reported renewed financial stability.
China approves 195 games in October, bringing annual total to 1,766
China approved 183 domestic and 12 imported games in October, down from 209 total approvals in September. Tencent, NetEase and Perfect World were among the companies with titles approved.
Why it matters: The approvals expand publishers’ permitted release pipelines in China, with imported titles accounting for a larger share than in September.
Silver Palace sets December 14 global launch after 15 million preregistrations
乐元素’s《白银之城》will begin its global open beta on December 14, 2026, across PC, PlayStation 5, Android, and iOS, with global preregistrations exceeding 15 million. Built with Unreal Engine 5, it combines detective investigations in a Victorian-inspired city with urban exploration and action combat.
Why it matters: The announcement sets a firm cross-platform open beta date and reports substantial preregistration interest ahead of release.
Activision will remove Itaewon disaster footage from Modern Warfare 4
Activision apologised to families of victims of the Itaewon crowd crush and confirmed it will remove real footage of the tragedy from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. The footage appears in the game’s introduction.
Why it matters: The response requires a content change to a major franchise following objections from victims’ families.
Mina the Hollower gives Yacht Club financial stability as development shifts to 3D
Yacht Club Games said Mina the Hollower performed well enough to provide financial stability for now. Most of its developers are now working on a new 3D game.
Why it matters: The release has supported the studio’s continued operations and its transition to another major project.
Crimson Desert adds five-hour console demo after surpassing six million sales
Crimson Desert Enhanced Edition has received a five-hour demo on PlayStation and Xbox, with save progress carrying over. The game sold more than six million copies in three months, and Pearl Abyss employees received $3,400 bonuses.
Why it matters: The demo creates another route to attract buyers following an already substantial commercial launch.
Netflix develops live-action PUBG series with Donald Glover
A live-action PUBG series is in development at Netflix. Donald Glover is set to direct, write, executive produce and star.
Why it matters: The adaptation extends PUBG beyond games through a major streaming platform and a prominent creative partner.
Pikmin 4 Switch 2 Edition launches November 12, with demo November 2
Nintendo announced Pikmin 4 Switch 2 Edition for November 12, 2026, with a demo arriving November 2. Its Pikmin Day presentation also included a new short and a Pikmin Bloom update.
Why it matters: The release adds another established Nintendo title to Switch 2’s catalogue, supported by a broader franchise promotion.