Fortnite Returns, Elden Ring Movie, and More: Gaming News

Fortnite is making a huge comeback on Apple platforms following a lengthy legal struggle between Epic Games and Apple. Following their settlement, Fortnite is now playable on Mac devices via cloud platforms such as Xbox Cloud Gaming and Nvidia GeForce NOW. A full re-release on the App Store is coming soon, marking a significant milestone for fans who have been anxious to play on Apple devices again.

Epic Games has added an AI-powered Darth Vader persona to the Fortnite universe. This version employs powerful conversational AI and even includes the legendary voice of James Earl Jones, which was generated using AI technologies. While many people are impressed by the realism and deep experience this provides, it has also raised questions regarding the ethical usage of AI in gaming, particularly in terms of voice duplication and behavioral unpredictability.

Xbox Game Pass is increasing its roster in May, delivering some interesting titles to users. Notable additions include Metaphor: ReFantazio (coming May 29), Gears of War: Reloaded (coming August 26), S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, Tales of Kenzera: Zau (published May 22), and Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 (available today, May 27). These updates keep Game Pass one of the most value-packed gaming subscriptions.

Fans of dark fantasy may look forward to a significant film project: a live-action Elden Ring adaptation is in the works. Alex Garland directs the film, which is produced by A24 in partnership with Bandai Namco. With Elden Ring’s rich lore and expansive universe, this adaptation might be one of the most ambitious video game films ever made.

On the console front, PlayStation is expected to hold a large State of Play event in June, presumably coinciding with Summer Game Fest. While Sony has not confirmed the roster, there is widespread speculation about major announcements such as Ghost of Tsushima 2 and Wolverine. Fans are impatiently waiting for formal confirmation.

Finally, there are several intriguing game releases scheduled for the following days. Cattle Country and Sonic Wings Reunion will be available on PC and consoles this week, followed by Elden Ring: Nightreign, F1 racing title F1 25, and the action-packed Lost Soul Aside on May 30.