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enWed, 08 Jan 2025 10:37:16 +0000Former Annapurna staff reportedly found new studio to rescue sold-off Private Division projects, including new Game Freak gamehttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/former-annapurna-staff-reportedly-found-new-studio-to-rescue-sold-off-private-division-projects-including-new-game-freak-gameEdwin Evans-ThirlwellWed, 08 Jan 2025 10:37:16 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/former-annapurna-staff-reportedly-found-new-studio-to-rescue-sold-off-private-division-projects-including-new-game-freak-gamePrivate DivisionPCAction AdventureThird personSingle PlayerXbox OneAnnapurna InteractivePS4Kerbal Space Program 2Multiplayer Competitive

In a fairly exciting case of two major industry stories meeting in the middle, former members of downfallen indie publisher Annapurna Interactive have reportedly joined forces to take control of several game projects previously published by Take-Two Interactive's label Private Division, which has itself been sold off amid layoffs. The game projects in question include the Kerbal Space Program series and an unannounced project from Pokémon developer Game Freak.

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DayZ creator reveals a "Kerbal Space Program killer" with kittens and challenges license owners to sue himhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/dayz-creator-reveals-a-kerbal-space-program-killer-with-kittens-and-challenges-license-owners-to-sue-himEdwin Evans-ThirlwellThu, 31 Oct 2024 12:35:09 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/dayz-creator-reveals-a-kerbal-space-program-killer-with-kittens-and-challenges-license-owners-to-sue-himMMORPGPCAction AdventureRPGMultiplayer CooperativeSingle PlayerXbox OneKerbal Space Program 2First personSimulationThird personPS4Private DivisionShooterDean "Rocket" HallModDayZIndieBohemia InteractiveMultiplayer Competitive

Stationeers and Icarus developers RocketWerkz are making a spiritual successor to beloved space sim Kerbal Space Program, which is currently titled "Kitten Space Agency" in a flagrant display of adherence to wholesome internet trends. It's based on an actual Kerbal Space Program 2 pitch the studio threw at Take-Two subsidiary Private Division back in the day. RocketWerkz CEO and original DayZ creator Dean Hall has hired several former KSP and KSP2 developers to work on the game, and is describing it on social media as a "KSP killer".

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Kerbal Space Program 2 producer confirms mass layoffs, contradicting CEO's remarkshttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/kerbal-space-program-2-producer-confirms-mass-layoffs-contradicting-ceos-remarksBrendan CaldwellWed, 29 May 2024 11:16:46 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/kerbal-space-program-2-producer-confirms-mass-layoffs-contradicting-ceos-remarksPCAction AdventureSingle PlayerXbox OnePS5Kerbal Space Program 2PlatformerSimulationSportsInterceptThird personTake-Two InteractivePS4Private DivisionOlliOlli WorldNintendo SwitchShooterXbox Series X/SRoll7ArcadeIndieMultiplayer Competitive

A producer on Kerbal Space Program 2 has confirmed that those working on the space flight sim are being laid off en masse. We already knew that the developers at Intercept Games would be losing their jobs thanks to a closure announcement from Washington State. Until remarks from Strauss Zelnick, the CEO of Take-Two Interactive, muddied the waters. Zelnick refused to acknowledge that the studio was being closed when asked by a reporter, even going so far as to claim the opposite. "We didn't shutter those studios," he told IGN. But it seems clear from one producer's testimony that Zelnick's remarks are inaccurate.

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Kerbal Space Program 2 feared cancelled as 70 layoffs reported at Take-Two's Seattle officeshttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/kerbal-space-program-2-feared-cancelled-as-70-layoffs-reported-at-take-twos-seattle-officesEdwin Evans-ThirlwellWed, 01 May 2024 16:00:21 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/kerbal-space-program-2-feared-cancelled-as-70-layoffs-reported-at-take-twos-seattle-officesPrivate DivisionPCAction AdventureThird personSingle PlayerXbox OnePS4Kerbal Space Program 2Multiplayer Competitive

Last month, GTA 6 publishers Take-Two Interactive announced plans to "rationalize" their "pipeline" by laying off five per cent of their workforce - around 580 people - and cancelling various games. As part of that, they're reportedly now doing away with 70 positions at their Seattle offices - Seattle being the home of the Take-Two-owned Intercept Games, the current developers of space sim Kerbal Space Program 2.

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Kerbal Space Program 2 is getting a performance patch this week, plus a fix for the "Kraken drive" bughttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/kerbal-space-program-2-is-getting-a-performance-patch-this-week-plus-a-fix-for-the-kraken-drive-bugKatharine CastleMon, 13 Mar 2023 15:33:10 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/kerbal-space-program-2-is-getting-a-performance-patch-this-week-plus-a-fix-for-the-kraken-drive-bugPrivate DivisionIntercept GamesScience FictionKerbal Space Program 2Simulation

You don't need a degree in rocket science to know that Kerbal Space Program 2 didn't exactly launch in the best of states last month. From its astronomically high PC requirements to the numerous bugs identified in our early access review, it's been a rough ride for developers Intercept Games, but hope is on the horizon. In a new development update, creative director Nate Simpson has announced the first major patch will be arriving on Thursday March 16th, primarily focusing on "performance improvements and bug squashing".

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Take-Two confirm layoffs affecting Private Division, despite "exponential growth in recent years"https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/take-two-confirm-layoffs-affecting-private-division-despite-exponential-growth-in-recent-yearsKaan SerinWed, 08 Mar 2023 11:30:52 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/take-two-confirm-layoffs-affecting-private-division-despite-exponential-growth-in-recent-yearsPrivate DivisionManagementBusinessTake-Two InteractiveKerbal Space Program 2Simulation

Grand Theft Auto publisher Take-Two have confirmed layoffs at the company, primarily affecting their corporate and publishing efforts. The news originally spilled yesterday via a Tweet from Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier, who claimed the cuts would impact Private Division - the publishing label behind The Outer Worlds and Kerbal Space Program 2 - and other unnamed divisions. Take-Two later confirmed the news in a statement to PC Gamer, saying the layoffs would affect “corporate operations and label publishing.” Take-Two haven’t clarified the number of employees that have been laid off, but the cuts to development teams would be “minimal.”

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Kerbal Space Program 2’s system requirements are as harsh as they lookhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/kerbal-space-program-2s-system-requirements-are-as-harsh-as-they-lookJames ArcherTue, 28 Feb 2023 16:37:36 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/kerbal-space-program-2s-system-requirements-are-as-harsh-as-they-lookearly accessPrivate DivisionSandboxInterceptSimulationKerbal Space Program 2Hardware

I know we’ve been bleating on about PC system requirements lately, but the spec demands of Kerbal Space Program 2 also demand a special, visibly uncomfortable mention. This game, fresh into early access and the sequel to one that needed a mere 512GB of VRAM, lists the formidable RTX 3080 among its recommended hardware. That’s a £600-plus graphics card, and for the bare minimum of Low quality at 1080p? That’ll be either a GTX 1070 Ti or a Radeon RX 5600 XT.

Consternation at the star-high starting specs prompted Private Division community lead Michael Loreno to pen a forum post explaining the requirements, suggesting they were subject to change as further optimisations are added and that "the game is certainly playable on machines below our min spec." Sadly, I’ve been finding that several of the most-used GPUs among Steam users – including the immensely popular GTX 1060 – are likely to face serious performance woes in KSP2’s current state.

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Kerbal Space Program 2 early access review: a catastrophic re-entryhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/kerbal-space-program-2-early-access-reviewSteve HogartyMon, 27 Feb 2023 16:02:20 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/kerbal-space-program-2-early-access-reviewearly accessPrivate DivisionSandboxInterceptScience FictionWot I ThinkKerbal Space Program 2Simulation

Oh no, poor Kerbal Space Program 2. The extremely anticipated sequel to everyone’s favourite rocket-building space exploration game is a hot mess. A list of bugs longer than a Saturn V reads like a terrible medical diagnosis: quivering periapsis, unpredictable methane leakage, late-stage separation anxiety, loose payloads, non-stop burning, and sensitive nodes.

The developers, smiling bravely in circumstances presumably beyond their control, describe the launch as like dropping a kid off for their first day at school. Well the kid forgot their lunchbox, their uniform, their books and their pencil case. They showed up at the wrong school, on a Saturday during half-term. If you were stranded on a desert island and had to recreate Kerbal Space Program from memory using nothing but coconuts and string, it would look something like Kerbal Space Program 2. The game is nowhere approaching finished, it barely resembles the promotional videos, and it isn’t ready, even by Early Access standards.

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Kerbal Space Program 2 Early Access roadmaphttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/kerbal-space-program-2-early-access-roadmapRebecca JonesFri, 24 Feb 2023 16:03:36 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/kerbal-space-program-2-early-access-roadmapPrivate DivisionExplorationInterceptSquadScience FictionKerbal Space Program 2Simulation

When will multiplayer arrive in Kerbal Space Program 2? Kerbal Space Program 2 has now launched into Early Access on PC, but there's a way to go before this sequel to 2015's hit space flight simulator will gain all of its eventual features. Flagship new features like multiplayer aren't in the game just yet, but thanks to a roadmap provided by the dev team, we have an idea of what's in the game right now and what's still to come.

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Beginner's tips and tricks for Kerbal Space Program 2https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/beginners-tips-and-tricks-for-kerbal-space-program-2Rebecca JonesFri, 24 Feb 2023 14:00:00 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/beginners-tips-and-tricks-for-kerbal-space-program-2Private DivisionExplorationInterceptSquadScience FictionKerbal Space Program 2Simulation

What do you need to know when starting Kerbal Space Program 2? Kerbal Space Program 2, the sequel to 2015's smash hit space flight simulator, has just launched into Early Access. Whether you're a long-time Kerbal Space Program fan curious about what the sequel has to offer or an absolute beginner to the series, there are a few things that are worth knowing right from the start as you embark on your KSP2 journey.

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How to build your first rocket in Kerbal Space Program 2https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/kerbal-space-program-2-how-to-build-your-first-rocketRebecca JonesFri, 24 Feb 2023 14:00:00 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/kerbal-space-program-2-how-to-build-your-first-rocketPrivate DivisionExplorationInterceptSquadScience FictionKerbal Space Program 2Simulation

How do you get to space in Kerbal Space Program 2? In Kerbal Space Program 2, almost any combination of components counts as a rocket, inasmuch as the game will totally let you take it out onto the launchpad to see what happens. However, failure is not only an ever-present possibility in KSP2, it's actually rather likely, especially when you're new to the game.

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Watch Kerbal Space Program 2's new trailer ahead of its early access launchhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/watch-kerbal-space-program-2s-new-trailer-ahead-of-its-early-access-launchKaan SerinFri, 17 Feb 2023 10:59:27 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/watch-kerbal-space-program-2s-new-trailer-ahead-of-its-early-access-launchearly accessExplorationInterceptScience FictionTake-Two InteractivePrivate DivisionKerbal Space Program 2Simulation

Space exploration sim Kerbal Space Program 2 is crash landing into early access on February 24th, just under a week, and developers Intercept Games are celebrating with a new gameplay trailer. The trailer begins at the Kerbal Space Center, on the planet Kerbin, as the cute little aliens attempt to build a working spaceship and rocket off into the Kerbolar System. Genuine question: does this make the green minions Kerbites, Kerbals, or Kermen?

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Our 101 most anticipated games of 2023https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/our-101-most-anticipated-games-of-2023Katharine CastleFri, 06 Jan 2023 13:30:04 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/our-101-most-anticipated-games-of-2023Warhammer 40,000: BoltgunOctopath Traveler 2Hades 2Shadows of DoubtMars First LogisticsVenbaKnuckle SandwichThirsty SuitorsDredgeStarfieldThe Wolf Among Us 2NightingaleAtomic HeartStar Wars Jedi: SurvivorThe Great War: Western FrontEchostasisSchimNaiadSystem ShockBaldur's Gate 3The 22nd Is Serda. f0a178RomancelvaniaSilent Hill 2 RemakeWo Long: Fallen DynastyGossamer MatrixMask Of The RoseStorytellerAnger FootThe Plucky SquireLorn's LureDemonschoolLike a Dragon: IshinCompany Of Heroes 3Wild HeartsMinecraft LegendsWarhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2Cassette BeastsForever SkiesCyberpunk 2077: Phantom LibertyLittle Kitty, Big CityDordogneStreet Fighter 6The Texas Chain Saw MassacreResident Evil 4Silent Hill: TownfallInescapableLayers of FearBirthMen Of War IIPepper GrinderCoffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & ButterflySkate StoryGoodbye Volcano HighTerra NilDeliver Us MarsDreamsettlerBramble: The Mountain KingJumplight OdysseyDead Island 2Frostpunk 2Homeworld 3ReplacedLike a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His NameGranblue Fantasy: RelinkRedfallToroaStory Of Seasons: A Wonderful LifeS.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of ChornobylA Space For The UnboundThe Milk LakeSherlock Holmes: The AwakenedMythwrecked: Ambrosia IslandThe Pale BeyondWildfrostPlanet Of LanaPaper TrailIndieLies Of PFriends Vs FriendsGunbrellaVideoverseSnufkin: Melody of MoominvalleyTiny LifeSuffer The NightKerbal Space Program 2The Settlers: New AlliesAnemoiapolis: Chapter 1Assassin's Creed MirageSucker For Love: Date To Die ForAfter UsDead Space (remake)Himbo Harem HomicideTchiaCocoonReturnBlockbusterOPUS: Prism PeakElation For The Wonder Box 6000Bomb Rush CyberfunkSorry We're ClosedDead SpacePayday 3Another Crab's Treasure

Happy New Year, folks! Crikey, there are a lot of games coming out this year, aren't there? When I first asked the team to put together their most anticipated games for 2023, I was thinking we'd have a reasonably sensible number of things we were all looking forward to, you know, somewhere in the region of the 43 games we highlighted at the start of 2022. Very quickly, though, it became apparent that, actually, there are simply loads of games the RPS Treehouse is personally excited about this year, and cor, it would be rude not to include every last one of them. I'll be upfront: there are a fair number of TBA games on here that probably aren't going to come out in 2023, but as ever, we remain hopeful and optimistic all the same. So let's dive in.

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Kerbal Space Program 2 rockets into early access in Februaryhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/kerbal-space-program-2-rockets-into-early-access-in-februaryCJ WheelerFri, 21 Oct 2022 15:19:16 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/kerbal-space-program-2-rockets-into-early-access-in-februaryComedyPrivate DivisionSquadScience FictionKerbal Space ProgramKerbal Space Program 2Simulation

Space flight simulation sequel Kerbal Space Program 2 will finally get to take off in early access on PC on February 24th, 2023, devs Intercept Games have announced. The early access version of the game will allow you to fully travel around the Kerbolar system - can’t quite believe I typed that - which has been given a major overhaul since the first game. There’ll also be more than 350 new parts to build your spacecraft with. You can watch a lengthy chat with the Kerbal team about their early access mission below.

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Stare into the Mun's lovely craters in this Kerbal Space Program 2 footagehttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/kerbal-space-program-2-lovely-cratersCraig PearsonTue, 29 Jun 2021 15:30:59 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/kerbal-space-program-2-lovely-cratersPrivate DivisionSquadIndieKerbal Space ProgramKerbal Space Program 2

This is delightful. Most games struggle through the tangled thorns of PR, marketing, and that one dude who spots errors from seven miles away, before getting a single screenshot to you. But this little glimpse into Kerbal Space Program 2’s progress is via their show and tell sessions on the official forums, where the team gathers up what they’ve been working on and shares it with the community. In April and May, the clouds got fluffier, the terrain more specular, and the Mun really embraced its impact craters.

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Here's how Kerbal Space Program 2 will use cartoons to get you into orbithttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/kerbal-space-program-2-will-use-cute-cartoons-to-get-you-into-orbitCraig PearsonFri, 14 May 2021 16:08:27 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/kerbal-space-program-2-will-use-cute-cartoons-to-get-you-into-orbitKerbal Space Program 2Private DivisionKerbal Space ProgramSquad

Space knower and Iain M. Banks reader (check his bookshelf) Scott Manley says Kerbal Space Program is a "gateway drug to physics", which I sort of agree with. For me, the rocket sim was an education in things like "apoapsis" and "periapsis", and I felt slightly more informed for having played it. But it’s not a good teacher, really, which is one of the things Kerbal Space Program 2 hopes to remedy. The game will still be tough, the processes still hugely complex, but you’ll hopefully be able to play it without needing to consult a smart friend or a YouTube playlist.

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Kerbal Space Program 2 postpones take-off, again, until 2022https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/kerbal-space-program-postpones-take-off-again-until-2022Natalie ClaytonThu, 05 Nov 2020 20:59:28 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/kerbal-space-program-postpones-take-off-again-until-2022Private DivisionIntercept GamesIndieKerbal Space Program 2Simulation

T-minus another year 'til takeoff, astronauts. Spacefaring simulator sequel Kerbal Space Program 2 has delayed its launch once more, and now won't shoot for the starts until 2022 at the earliest. It's the third time the game's been delayed, but the devs reckon they'll need the extra time to make sure their cobbled-together starship is built for the long haul.

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Report: Kerbal Space Program 2 switched developers after Take-Two poached Star Theory's teamhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/report-kerbal-space-program-2-switched-developers-after-take-two-poached-star-theorys-teamLauren MortonWed, 03 Jun 2020 17:00:34 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/report-kerbal-space-program-2-switched-developers-after-take-two-poached-star-theorys-teamPrivate DivisionIntercept GamesTake-Two InteractiveSimulationKerbal Space Program 2Star Theory

Catastrophic space flight sim Kerbal Space Program 2 has been in the lab for some time. Earlier this year  Last month (wow, time's a thing), it announced a delay until autumn of 2021 for the spaceflight sequel, a lengthy setback even by the standards of other coronavirus delays.

Based on a new report by Bloomberg, it seems the extra year and a half may have less to do with the pandemic and a lot more to do with a big studio shakeup orchestrated by KSP2's owners Take-Two Interactive that's ultimately resulted in Star Theory shutting down.

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Kerbal Space Program 2 has been delayed until autumn 2021https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/kerbal-space-program-2-has-been-delayed-until-autumn-2021Imogen BeckhellingThu, 21 May 2020 12:26:30 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/kerbal-space-program-2-has-been-delayed-until-autumn-2021delayPrivate DivisionCoronavirusKerbal Space Program 2Star TheorySimulation

Unfortunately, yet another game is being delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. This time it's space flight sim Kerbal Space Program 2 that's been grounded - now we'll be waiting until autumn next year to launch those little green men into the great beyond.

"With everything going on in the world today due to the Covid-19 outbreak, we're facing many unique challenges that require more time to safely iterate, create, test, and make KSP2 as great as it can be," yesterday's statement said.

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Kerbal Space Program 2 is grounded until after April 2020https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/kerbal-space-program-2-is-grounded-until-after-april-2020Craig PearsonFri, 08 Nov 2019 14:23:52 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/kerbal-space-program-2-is-grounded-until-after-april-2020Kerbal Space Program 2Private DivisionTake-Two InteractiveSimulation

Luckily for Kerbal Space Program 2, there’s no equivalent of a Cold War enemy in games to force it to take dangerous risks with its development process. As such, they can take their time with the space-race sequel, keeping the Kerbals safe for at least another year. The launch of KSP2 has received a “no go” order, leaving it grounded until after April 2020.

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Kerbal Space Program 2: Everything we know so farhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/kerbal-space-program-2-release-date-trailer-analysis-new-ksp-2-gameplay-featuresOllie TomsWed, 28 Aug 2019 14:35:53 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/kerbal-space-program-2-release-date-trailer-analysis-new-ksp-2-gameplay-featuresGuidesPrivate DivisionAction AdventureFeatureKerbal Space ProgramKerbal Space Program 2Star TheorySimulation

Kerbal Space Program 2 was not an announcement that we expected to appear with this year's Gamescom Opening Night Live event, but it's certainly one that caught everyone's eye. This sequel to the much-beloved spaceflight simulator looks to improve upon its predecessor in a great many ways, from multiplayer support to colonisation and interstellar travel.

We'll go through everything we know about the upcoming Kerbal Space Program 2 below, from release date information to in-depth trailer analysis, confirmed new gameplay features, and more.

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Kerbal Space Program 2 is coming with official multiplayerhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/kerbal-space-program-2-is-coming-with-official-multiplayerAlice O'ConnorMon, 19 Aug 2019 19:00:43 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/kerbal-space-program-2-is-coming-with-official-multiplayerPrivate DivisionGamescom 2019Kerbal Space ProgramKerbal Space Program 2Star TheorySimulation

A sequel is coming for silly-yet-serious space build-o-exploration sim Kerbal Space Program. Blasting off next year, Kerbal Space Program 2 will add fancy and far-flung features including interstellar travel, space colonies, and official multiplayer support. This announcement seemed sudden to me until I remembered that the first game officially left early access in 2015. Four years ago! Goodness me. Come watch the sequel's announcement trailer below.

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