In this horror-themed special, we also examine the relentless rise of scary games, preview Sleep Awake, chronicle the making of The Outlast Trials, and revisit the original Resident Evil. Edge 417 is available from UK retailers now and online here: bit.ly/buy-edge

(And here's the exclusive subscriber edition, which we've been told should actually be referred to as the "John Player Special edition". A reference for slightly older readers, perhaps.)

Also inside: Peter Molyneux on triumphs, mistakes and his final game; behind the scenes of ARC Raiders at Embark; the making of Blue Prince; and reviews including Ghost Of Yotei, Silksong and Silent Hill F. Available from UK newsagents now and online here: bit.ly/buy-edge

Also inside: Game censorship in 2025, the making of Expelled, Strange Scaffold profiled, a return to It Came From The Desert, and reviews including Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater and Shinobi: Art Of Vengeance. Edge 415 is available now from UK stores and online: bit.ly/buy-edge

This issue also tells the story of Dynasty Warriors: Origins, profiles music-game specialist Ichigoichie, and features reviews including Donkey Kong Bananza, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers and Killing Floor 3. Edge 414 is available now from UK stores and online: bit.ly/buy-edge

Also inside: What Xbox Ally means for Microsoft’s gaming strategy, the making of STALKER 2, an exploration of open worlds, and reviews including Death Stranding 2, Mario Kart World and MindsEye. Edge 413 is available to buy now from UK stores and online: bit.ly/buy-edge

Also inside: The Collected Works of Remedy’s Sam Lake, 25 years of Havok, Playdate Season Two, previews including Hell Is Us and Dreams Of Another, and reviews including Elden Ring: Nightreign. Edge 412 is available to buy now from UK stores and online: bit.ly/buy-edge

We did receive one of these but unfortunately it arrived splintered into eight million pieces, which spoilt the effect somewhat.

It was a solid hired out of ten, albeit ultimately with one of our sister magazines at the time.

The person is on Bluesky and we'll leave them to identify themselves, if they'd like to do so. Was hired around that time, but not for Edge. Contributed lots of freelance work, though.

Also inside: Hands-on with Switch 2 and the games leading the way for Nintendo’s new generation, the making of Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory, and reviews including the astonishing Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. E411 is available now in UK stores and online: bit.ly/buy-edge

Also inside: Sloclap’s Rematch, Magic: The Gathering’s Richard Garfield on game design, the making of Amnesia: The Bunker, and previews including FBC: Firebreak, Blades Of Fire and Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound. Edge 410 is available now from UK stores and online: bit.ly/buy-edge