Ubisoft reorganization headlines this episode as the team breaks down major changes at the publisher, growing concerns around PS6 delays, and the rocky launch of Highguard.

In this episode of the Day One Patch Podcast, Matt kicks things off with a Video Game Fun Fact on the history of Xbox Live Arcade and how it helped shape modern digital gaming on consoles. From there, the crew breaks down reports suggesting Sony may extend the PS5 lifecycle and delay the PlayStation 6, debating when the market will truly be ready for next-gen hardware and whether rising component costs could slow things down even further.

The conversation then turns to Ubisoft’s ongoing struggles, including major layoffs, studio closures, canceled projects, and a controversial return-to-office mandate. Finally, the team discusses Highguard’s rocky Game Awards reveal, the risks of putting smaller games on massive stages, and whether some launches are better left out of the spotlight. As always, the episode wraps with what everyone’s been playing lately.