A GTA Game Is On Hold Indefinitely, And Black Myth Wukong Sets New Steam Record

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Steam has been all over the gaming news headlines, and for a good reason. With Black Myth Wukong releasing and One Piece being reintroduced, it’s no wonder that the platform has been so popular. Find out about the latest Steam-related news as well as why a GTA title has flopped before it reached its launch date. Continue reading for all the important bits. Also, keep scrolling to find our highlights of next week’s new game releases.

Black Myth Wukong Is Breaking Steam Charts 

Black Myth Wukong had been on the Steam scene for all of 12 hours before it had reached number 2 of peak concurrent users on the charts, booting Palworld to third place. With an over 96% recommendation rating, the stats coming in show that players clearly worship the monkey king! Black Myth Wukong has taken the title of the biggest release in 2024, and it’s clear why. For more info on why this game is breaking the charts and whether or not it’s already reached number one, head here.

GTA San Andreas VR is on the Chopping Block 

Meta confirmed the indefinite delay of GTA San Andreas VR in a statement to IGN on Aug. 15. It’s been three years since the announcement that a VR version of the title was in the pipeline, and we haven’t had many updates since then. Meta recently announced the financial trouble they’ve been in, losing 13 billion US dollars in 2023. So, we suspect GTA VR didn’t make the cut and has been placed on the sidelines while the business reshuffles. Find out more about this not-so-sudden change here.

Steam to Reintroduce One Piece: Bounty Rush 

One Piece: Bounty Rush is finally coming to Steam, and we can’t wait! Originally known for being a 4v4 capture the flag mobile game, the game never really reached its full potential. With clunky controls for a mobile phone, the mechanics of it all unfortunately stunted its enjoyability. Despite this, the game still obtained over 10 million Google Play downloads and still finds its popularity at various tournaments.  With the newer, larger and more mechanically sound version coming to Steam, we’re expecting a further boost to its playerbase. Find out about the upgrades and extra packages available with this version here.

Pokémon Unite Is Getting Chaotic With New Mode

Casual battle? More like a frantic free-for-all. The new Pokémon Unite update is set to hit the scene in 2025 and will be a race to 500 points instead of a timed match. The game is set to take place in Remoat Stadium, but there have been a few upgrades and renovations to the usual map. Players will be able to upgrade their characters with various bonuses, making the game far more multi-layered and combat-focused than before. Find out about the upgrades here.

Fallout Showrunner Teases with New Vegas

The latest Fallout TV series instalment is in the works, with rumors of a new and exciting location for gaming fans to enjoy. Based on the well-known travelling game Fallout, the TV show follows a similar format with a ‘road trip’ idea when choosing locations. Graham Wagner recently announced that the show would continue in New Vegas, but he also hinted at a few new locations. Read here to find out more about the new season. 

We’ve had the biggest game of 2024 come out this week, as well as some more groundbreaking news about well-known favorites such as GTA San Andreas VR and Pokémon Unite. It’s been another big week for the gaming world. It’s only a matter of time before Black Myth Wukong becomes one of the most-played Steam games ever. Check in next week to hear if it manages to grab the top spot, as well as the other big news in the gaming world.

New Game Releases Highlights - Week of Aug. 26