Battlefield 6 Breaks Records, Amazon Exits Gaming, and 2026’s Top Games So Far

Welcome back to Digital Coffee: Gaming Brew! In this episode, Brett Deister dives into the biggest gaming stories and shakeups as 2026 kicks off. From Amazon Game Studios shutting down and Battlefield 6 topping the sales charts, to new updates on Dune Awakening and fresh RPGs like Dark Haven from the original Diablo creators—this episode covers the highs, lows, and surprises facing gamers right now.

Brett Deister breaks down what made Battlefield 6 the year’s best-selling game, discusses the drama behind studio layoffs and botched launches like High Guard, and shares the latest news on much-anticipated releases, including Crimson Desert’s sprawling open world and Helldivers 2’s new war bond. There’s also a look at how community feedback is shaping game updates, and some real talk about developers learning from past mistakes.

Grab your favorite drink and join Brett Deister for insights, opinions, and a pulse check on the gaming landscape as we sprint into the first quarter of 2026. Whether you’re excited for what’s ahead or disappointed by what’s been left behind, this episode has everything you need to stay up to speed in the world of gaming.

Three Fun Facts:

1. Battlefield 6 became the best-selling game of 2025 in the United States—the first time a Battlefield game has topped the annual charts.
2. Crimson Desert’s open world is larger than both Skyrim and Red Dead Redemption 2, and features advanced traversal like missile-firing mechs and dragons.
3. Helldivers 2’s upcoming War Bond includes a breaching hammer that explodes on impact, plus armor that regenerates stamina when taking damage.

Key Themes:

1. Battlefield 6’s successful launch and issues
2. Studio layoffs and industry pivots
3. Grinding and instant gratification in gaming
4. Upcoming releases: Crimson Desert, Resident Evil
5. Changes and updates in Dune Awakening
6. Action RPG innovations: Dark Haven preview
7. Problems and feedback on High Guard