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Apex Legends Drops the Hammer: 73K Cheaters Banned in Season 28 CrackdownRespawn Entertainment announced that over 73,000 Apex Legends accounts were banned for cheating during Season 28, with the vast majority on PC. The bans targeted various infractions, including hardware-level devices like XIM and Titan, as well as DMA devices and HWID spoofers. This crackdown highlights Respawn's ongoing commitment to competitive integrity and suggests a move towards more continuous anti-cheat monitoring.- Apex Legends Back Online After Brief Matchmaking OutageApex Legends experienced a brief matchmaking outage on April 2nd, preventing players across all platforms from joining multiplayer games. Respawn Entertainment quickly acknowledged the issue and resolved it, restoring normal service. The incident highlights the importance of rapid communication and fixes in the live service game model.
Ustwo Games to keynote Develop:Brighton 2026Ustwo Games executives Maria Sayans, Daniel Gray, and Peter Pashley will deliver the keynote at Develop:Brighton 2026, discussing the studio's 14-year history and its strategic shift towards PC as a primary platform. The studio, known for titles like Monument Valley and Alba: A Wildlife Adventure, will explore its journey and future direction.
Best Free PS5 Games To Play In 2026This guide highlights the best free-to-play games available on PlayStation 5 in 2026, offering a variety of genres from battle royales to tactical shooters and sandbox worlds. These titles provide polished experiences without mandatory purchases, making them accessible for all players. The list includes enduring favorites like Astro's Playroom and Fortnite, alongside newer additions and evolving live-service games.- Best Free PS5 Games To Play In 2026This guide highlights the best free-to-play games available on PlayStation 5 in 2026, offering a variety of genres from battle royales to tactical shooters and sandbox worlds. These titles deliver polished experiences without any upfront cost, with optional in-game purchases typically being cosmetic or convenience-based. The list includes popular titles like Astro's Playroom, Marvel Rivals, Overwatch, VALORANT, Apex Legends, and Fortnite, among others, showcasing the breadth of quality free gaming options for PS5 owners.
Star Wars: Zero Company Brings Fire Emblem-Style Consequences To Its BattlesStar Wars: Zero Company will feature a permadeath mode inspired by Fire Emblem, where accumulating three battlefield injuries will result in a character's permanent removal from the game. Narrative lead Aaron Contreras revealed this feature was added midway through development, emphasizing the Star Wars theme of loss. The protagonist, Hawks, is the only character exempt from permadeath.
Everything you need to know about Star Wars Zero CompanyStar Wars Zero Company, a tactics game from Bit Reactor, is set during the Clone Wars and features squad-based combat with RPG elements. Players lead a mercenary company investigating a new Dark Side faction, with gameplay blending third-person exploration at a home base with turn-based tactical missions. The game is expected to launch in 2026 and is being published by Electronic Arts.
The latest Star Wars Zero Company details tease Mass Effect DNA, hardcore turn-based tactics, permadeath, and new Clone Wars loreStar Wars Zero Company, developed by Respawn Entertainment and Bit Reactor, will feature hardcore turn-based tactics, permadeath, and new Clone Wars lore. The game draws inspiration from XCOM and Marvel's Midnight Suns, with a story set during the Clone Wars and introducing a mysterious Dark Side cult. It is slated for a tentative 2026 release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
After leaving Respawn to work on Highguard, a former Apex Legends developer has been rehired by EAFormer Apex Legends developer Derek Bentley has been rehired by Respawn Entertainment at EA after his previous studio, Wildlight Entertainment, shut down its hero shooter Highguard. Bentley will return as a principal environment artist for Apex Legends. This news comes as Apex Legends prepares to end its season updates on the Nintendo Switch.- Apex Legends Soldiers Get Their Gear Back in Season 28 Split 2 HotfixRespawn Entertainment released a hotfix for Apex Legends Season 28 Split 2 on March 24th to address several critical bugs. The update fixes an issue where players would respawn with weapon attachments, resolves Season 28 Split 2 badge calibration problems, and addresses various crashes. The Galactic Guardian Horizon skin was temporarily disabled due to causing crashes.
Star Wars Zero Company will kill story characters, Fire Emblem-style: Narrative lead says "I lost an argument about…Star Wars Zero Company will feature permadeath for its story characters, a decision narrative lead Aaron Contreras embraced after initially losing an argument against it. This mechanic, inspired by games like Fire Emblem, aims to emphasize the theme of loss inherent in the Star Wars universe and discourage save scumming.
Star Wars Zero Company is more than just 'Star Wars XCOM'—it feels like Mass Effect but with turn-based…Star Wars: Zero Company, developed by Bit Reactor and published by Lucasfilm Games and Electronic Arts, blends turn-based tactics with RPG elements and a strong narrative. The game features third-person exploration and customizable characters, reminiscent of Mass Effect, alongside deep tactical combat inspired by XCOM. Developers emphasize high production values and an authentic Star Wars aesthetic, with a focus on character relationships and permanent consequences, including permadeath for squad members.
Star Wars: Zero Company Breaks Its Silence With New Artwork Ahead of Hands-On CoverageRespawn Entertainment has released new artwork for their upcoming game, Star Wars: Zero Company. The article suggests that the game upholds a tradition within Star Wars games that future titles should move away from.- Dimensional Double Shift Sporelando Expansion Launching April 23Owlchemy Labs is launching the Sporelando expansion for its VR title Dimensional Double Shift on April 23 for Meta Quest and Android XR. The expansion introduces a new suburban swamp setting where players control sentient fungi and engage in tasks like repairing bio-mechanical golf carts and serving local cuisine. CEO Andrew Eiche stated the dimension was inspired by the concept of 'Florida Man' being a sentient mushroom, blending the mundane with the absurd for chaotic co-op gameplay.
- Dollar Shave Club x Call of Duty: Warzone “Shave Off” Happening TodayCall of Duty: Warzone is collaborating with Dollar Shave Club for a live "Shave Off" event featuring streamers, with the loser shaving their beard. The event supports the Call of Duty Endowment, with Dollar Shave Club matching donations and providing razors to veterans. The article also briefly mentions upcoming releases and events for MOUSE: P.I. For Hire, Star Trek Online, Golden Tides, Crimson Desert, Apex Legends, and Dread Delusion.
- Apex Legends Breach Update Rewrites the Rules of the OutlandsRespawn Entertainment has released mid-season designer's notes for Apex Legends' Breach season, detailing significant character updates for Gibraltar, Wraith, Watson, Octane, and Fuse, alongside a new Hemlok Breach AR. These changes aim to disrupt dominant team compositions and are framed as narrative developments within the game's lore, reflecting the Syndicate's desire for unpredictable entertainment.
- Apex Legends Aftershock Event Beginning March 31Respawn Entertainment and EA are launching the Apex Legends Aftershock Event on March 31, running until April 21. The event introduces the Vortex Shield, a new weapon mechanic, and new cosmetic items for several Legends. Apex Legends is available as a free-to-play title on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
- Apex Legends Goes Nuclear on Cheaters with 10,909 Bans in One WeekRespawn Entertainment has banned over 10,900 Apex Legends accounts in one week for cheating, targeting players using expensive hardware like Xim, DMA devices, and HWID spoofers. This crackdown focuses on hardware-based cheating, which is more costly for offenders to replace than software cheats. The company is also implementing a new detection model, suggesting this ban wave is just the beginning of enhanced anti-cheat measures.
- Evening Gatherings and EventsRespawn Entertainment, PlayStation Studios, and Electronic Arts are among the first announced speakers for Develop-Brighton 2026. Additionally, Sea of Thieves has launched its Season 19 "Birthday Bonanza" event.
Remedy rolls out last FBC: Firebreak content update, affirms the game will be online "for years to come"Remedy Entertainment has released the final major content update for its multiplayer game FBC: Firebreak, which includes new content and a Friend's Pass to encourage new players. Despite this being the last update, Remedy assures the game will remain online for years to come. The studio also reduced the game's price to improve accessibility.