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Fortnite's Next Gaming Crossover Is Super Meat Boy
Fortnite is set to feature a crossover with Super Meat Boy, as announced by the Epic Games Store Twitter account. While the exact nature of the collaboration is unclear, it is likely tied to Epic's initiative to bundle Fortnite cosmetics with purchases from its storefront, specifically for the upcoming Super Meat Boy 3D, slated for release in 2026.
Roblox And Minecraft Players Don't Really Care About "Traditionally Good" AAA Games, Study Finds
A study by data firm NewZoo suggests that players of Roblox and Minecraft are less interested in traditional AAA games with high-fidelity graphics. These players are more likely to engage with popular live-service titles like Fortnite, Grand Theft Auto 5, and Call of Duty, indicating a shift in player preferences away from graphical realism.
The Live-Service Graveyard Just Added Another Fortnite-Like Shooter
The live-service shooter Hawked will be shutting down its servers later this year, with developer My.Games disabling all in-game purchases. PC servers will close on June 9, while console servers will remain operational until September 7. The game, which launched in 2023 for PC and in 2024 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, struggled to maintain player numbers in a competitive market.
PEGI revises its age ratings system with considerations for loot boxes, daily quests
The Pan-European Game Information (PEGI) organization is updating its age rating system to include specific game features like loot boxes and daily quests, effective June. New classifications will consider in-game purchases, paid random items, communication features, and daily rewards, aiming to enhance online safety for parents. Games with loot boxes will now be rated PEGI 16 or 18, while those with daily quests will be PEGI 7 or 12, depending on whether they reward or punish players for returning.
Fortnite Responds to Fan Uproar Over V-Bucks Changes, as Players Say They'll Skip the Next Battle Pass and Cancel Subscriptions - IGN
Epic Games has responded to significant player backlash regarding changes to Fortnite's V-Bucks pricing and availability. Players are upset about receiving fewer V-Bucks for their money and in the Fortnite Crew subscription, leading some to cancel their subscriptions and vow to skip the next battle pass. Epic Games cited increased running costs as the reason for the price adjustments.
Efter 9 år blir Fortnites första spelläge gratis
Epic Games announced that Fortnite's original cooperative survival mode, Save the World, will become free to play on April 16th, mirroring the popular battle royale mode. This shift aims to make the game accessible across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch platforms.
PEGI's loot box rule changes are welcome, but they should be retrospective | Opinion
This opinion piece discusses PEGI's new rule requiring games with paid random items to be rated PEGI 16, noting that the rule only applies to newly submitted titles. The author argues that this non-retroactive approach fails to protect players of popular existing games with loot boxes and raises anti-competition concerns. The article also touches on the varying international approaches to loot box regulation and the importance of monitoring implementation.
Europe's game rating agency takes aim at in-app purchases, loot boxes, and 'unrestricted communication' with new 'interactive risk categories'
Europe's game rating agency PEGI is introducing new 'interactive risk categories' to address loot boxes, in-app purchases, and unrestricted in-game communication. These changes will affect game age ratings, with some titles potentially seeing significant increases, such as EA Sports FC moving from PEGI 3 to PEGI 16 due to randomized card packs. The new criteria are set to be implemented in June.
Epic is increasing the cost of V-Bucks to “pay the bills” as the cost of “running Fortnite has gone up a lot” – sure, sure.
Epic Games is increasing the price of V-Bucks in Fortnite, citing rising operational costs. The price adjustments will take effect on March 19, 2026, with subscribers to Fortnite Crew receiving fewer V-Bucks per month.
PC will overtake console revenue by 2028, says Newzoo
Newzoo projects that PC gaming revenue will surpass console revenue by 2028, with PC expected to grow at a 6.6% compound annual growth rate compared to 4.4% for consoles. The overall PC and console market is forecast to reach $103.7 billion by 2028, marking the first notable expansion since the pandemic slowdown. Premium games are driving PC growth, while console revenue remains dependent on blockbuster hits and hardware, with subscription services like Xbox Game Pass influencing sales figures.
Morning Multiplex
This article highlights recent official trailers for several games, including Crimson Desert's launch trailer and Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2's cinematic trailer. It also features a trailer for Gobby Gang and a developer playthrough of Going Medieval's 1.0 version.
Epic Games increases Fortnite V-Bucks "to help pay the bills"
Epic Games is increasing the price of Fortnite's in-game currency, V-Bucks, starting March 19, 2026, citing increased operational costs. Several V-Bucks pack sizes will be reduced, and the Fortnite Crew membership will offer fewer V-Bucks. The main battle pass price is also decreasing. This change follows Epic's successful dispute with Google over app store fees.
PEGI Rating Changes Will See Loot Box Games Classified Much Higher
PEGI is updating its rating system to classify games featuring loot boxes and similar randomized microtransactions at PEGI 16. Games with battle passes or time-limited systems will be rated PEGI 12, with an option to lower to PEGI 7 if in-game purchase toggles are available. These changes, aimed at closing loopholes and addressing concerns about predatory monetization, will take effect in June.
After six years, Fortnite’s original Save the World mode will be going free-to-play on April 16
Epic Games announced that Fortnite's original Save the World mode will become free-to-play on April 16th, six years after its initial release. Players will still need to access the mode within the broader Fortnite platform, which will also be available on Nintendo Switch. This move aims to bring new players to the co-op wave survival shooter.
GeForce NOW Raises the Game at the Game Developers Conference
NVIDIA's GeForce NOW cloud gaming service is introducing several updates at the Game Developers Conference, including smoother virtual reality streaming at 90 fps and improved game discovery with labels for Xbox Game Pass and Ubisoft+ subscriptions. New titles like Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection and CONTROL Resonant are being added to the library, with Fortnite's "Save the World" mode becoming free-to-play. Account linking with GOG is also planned.
How to get all Save the World Community Goal rewards in Fortnite
Fortnite is offering free in-game rewards for its Save the World mode through a pre-registration Community Goal campaign. Players can earn a spray, banner, and outfit by pre-registering before April 16, with a total of 1,000,000 registrations needed for all rewards. The Snowstrike Hero outfit will be granted after completing the tutorial for new players or immediately for existing ones after the campaign ends.
How to register for Fortnite Save the World
Fortnite's Save the World mode will become free to play on April 16. Players can pre-register on the official website by linking their Epic Games account to receive special community rewards. The game will be available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC, NVIDIA GeForce NOW, and Amazon Luna, but not on smartphones or tablets.
Fortnite Save the World will be free to play from April 16th
Epic Games announced that Fortnite Save the World will become free to play on April 16th. Players who previously purchased the PvE mode will receive several in-game rewards, including Superchargers and recruitment vouchers. Pre-registration is open for all players, with rewards unlocked based on registration milestones.
Fortnite: Save the World is going free to play
Epic Games announced that Fortnite: Save the World, the co-op survival game released in 2017, will become free-to-play on April 16, 2026. The game will be available on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X. Players who previously purchased the game will receive in-game rewards upon its free-to-play re-release.
Fortnite Save the World Poised for Free-to-Play Release - GameHaunt
Fortnite Save the World will become free-to-play on April 16, 2026, after eight years as a paid title. Epic Games is also launching the mode on the Nintendo Switch 2, while continuing support for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. Original founders will retain their perks, including earning V-Bucks, while new players will have access to the co-op PvE experience against AI Husks.
