PlayStation Is Getting Completely Broken Open & GTA VI Full Build Leak Being Threatened | News

Summary

Phantom Blade Zero

Preview impressions are reportedly very positive, with some reviewers calling the game a potential Game of the Year contender and praising its action gameplay. Play Asia reportedly cancelled physical PS5 pre-orders, but developer S-Game has not confirmed whether a disc edition will be released. The host speculates that a physical version could arrive later, while noting there is no evidence to support that possibility.

Forza Horizon 6

The PS5 version is scheduled for January 26, 2027, and a physical disc edition has been confirmed. However, a download will be required, and it is unclear how much game data will be included on the disc. The video also mentions a premium digital edition priced at around $120, which includes early access and additional content.

Console hardware sales and prices

Citing Circana figures, the video says U.S. PlayStation hardware sales are down 25% year over year for 2026, despite the PS5 being the only system to increase its dollar sales in August. The average PS5 selling price is reportedly $597, up 20% from the prior year. Xbox prices and PC shipments are also described as under pressure.

The host argues that rising costs could make consoles increasingly unaffordable, while noting that GTA VI might help boost sales.

PS5 modding and backward compatibility

The video says some PS5 consoles that have not been updated to version 13.0 can be jailbroken. It highlights reports of jailbroken systems running PS3 games through RPCS3 and playing PS2 discs. The host expresses concern about the pace of development and speculates that Sony’s decisions around physical media may have drawn more attention to modding.

Physical sales of Marvel’s Wolverine

Ampere estimates that the game sold 2.16 million units in September, with 35% of sales on disc. The reported physical share in Europe is 51%. The host argues that these figures raise questions about Sony’s apparent move away from physical releases, including for future games such as Marvel’s Venom.

GTA VI build leak threat

A group identified as Cyble Leak is said to have posted gameplay footage and threatened to release a playable GTA VI build if its cryptocurrency reaches a $30 million market cap. The group claims the build would include the completed story mode and credits.

The video cautions that any leaked version would be a development build, not the final release. It also warns viewers seeking to avoid spoilers to stay away from online discussion.

Gears of War: E-Day sales

Analyst Reese Elliott of Alumia reportedly estimates 230,000 paid copies sold across Steam and Xbox: 168,000 on Steam and 62,000 on console. The estimate also includes 1.7 million Game Pass players and about 722,000 early-access purchases at $30.

Alumia estimates roughly $37 million in revenue, though the video notes that the methodology is unclear and the figures are disputed. The host argues that day-one Game Pass availability may be limiting full-price sales and suggests a PS5 release could be considered.

Games, people, and sources featured

Games and platforms: Phantom Blade Zero, Black Myth: Wukong, Forza Horizon 5, Forza Horizon 6, Marvel’s Wolverine, Marvel’s Venom, GTA VI, Gears of War: E-Day, Gears of War Reloaded, PS2 and PS3 games, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, Game Pass, and RPCS3.

People, companies, and sources: MBG, S-Game, Play Asia, Push Square, Circana, Matt Piscatella, Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo, Apple, Ampere, Insomniac Games, Rockstar Games, Take-Two Interactive, Cyble Leak, The Coalition, Summer Game Fest, Reese Elliott, and Alumia.