… With Mega Man: Dual Override set for 2027 and the franchise's 40th anniversary approaching, Capcom aims to revitalize the series and maximize its IP value through games and media. Capcom apparently doesn't want fans waiting 9+ years in between big Mega Man game releases any more. …
… Ubisoft has yet to announce or confirm any new major games in these three franchises, but that could change with a premiere or two during its summer-timed gaming showcase. …
… Details remain scarce, but hints and past planning suggest the franchise's return is underway. …
… Mentioned in that briefing was a so-called "franchise flywheel," which is basically a cyclical model where CD Projekt uses transmedia to help keep its brands alive, exciting, and relevant in between major game releases. …
… The company isn't trying to replicate Activision's success, but adapt the $35 billion+ mega-hit franchise into a more flexible ecosystem of long-term spending. …
… The success highlights the growing AA game market, with more Clair Obscur titles planned as a franchise. …
… Ubisoft had outlined up to nine releases for 2026 and 2027, but with Splinter Cell and Far Cry 7 reportedly delayed, that roadmap now looks increasingly uncertain. The rest of the releases, including an Animal Crossing-style project, Beyond Good and Evil 2, and more, may also face similar setbacks. …
… Rumors of a new God of War spin-off game emerged early last month , when a screenshot from a LinkedIn page of a Senior Writer at Sony Interactive Entertainment confirmed that they assisted in creating a new franchise within the God of War universe. …
… Nintendo plans no new Mario 3D game in 2026 but may release a major Ocarina of Time remake for the franchise's 40th anniversary. …
… After that, CD Projekt is expected to release Hadar, while also continuing its 'franchise flywheel' to produce more content in between major releases. Here's what the CD Projekt co-CEO said in the call: We have an important development update regarding our third franchise, Hadar. …