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PUBG Xeno Point Streamer Challenge Hits Console – $100,000 Prize Pool Up for Grabs | Invision Game Community
KRAFTON has launched the PUBG Battlegrounds Xeno Point Streamer Challenge for console players, featuring a $100,000 prize pool. The event, which follows a successful PC phase, includes a new 4-player co-op PvE mode called Xeno Point. Console players can register until April 21st, with the competition running until April 23rd, and prizes awarded based on both in-game performance and streaming hours.
S8UL Makes History with 13-Game EWC 2026 Lineup, Most by Indian Org
Indian esports organization S8UL has made history by announcing participation in 13 different titles at the Esports World Cup 2026 in Riyadh. This marks the largest lineup by an Indian organization at a global esports tournament, which boasts a $75 million prize pool. S8UL's extensive participation spans various genres including FPS, battle royale, fighting games, sports, mobile titles, and even chess, showcasing their broad competitive reach.
The MOP Up: Crimson Desert previews upcoming features and improvements
Pearl Abyss has outlined upcoming improvements for Crimson Desert, including boss rematches, optional difficulty settings, new character skills, and UI updates. This preview also touches on other MMO news, such as Hearthstone Battlegrounds Season 13, Sky: Children of Light's "Days of Nature" event, and server merges for Uncharted Waters Origin.
PUBG College Royale Finals: 16 Teams Battle for $15K Scholarships Tomorrow
The PUBG College Royale Finals will feature 16 North American college teams competing for $15,000 in scholarships and ASUS ROG gear. The tournament, organized by PlayVS and KRAFTON, will consist of six matches to determine the champions. This event highlights the growing landscape of college esports and the opportunities it presents for skilled players.
Vague Patch Notes: No, Epic Games is not the bellwether of the game industry
This article critiques the notion that Epic Games is a bellwether for the game industry, arguing that its success is primarily tied to the battle royale mode of Fortnite, a cash-in on a trend rather than a creative vision. The author contends that Epic's over-reliance on Fortnite and the underperformance of the Epic Games Store, coupled with questionable business strategies, led to recent layoffs, contrasting this with more diversified companies like Blizzard and Square Enix.
How PUBG is trying to win back the West
Krafton is implementing a two-pronged strategy to revitalize PUBG: Battlegrounds' appeal in Western markets, aiming to transform it into a content platform and a cultural icon. This involves expanding gameplay with new modes and user-generated content, alongside collaborations with Western artists. The company is also focusing on rapid prototyping for new games in the PUBG universe, learning from early access experiments.
"I have big respect for them" - PUBG's boss looks to old foe Fortnite to secure the future of its battle royale
Taeseok Jang, Krafton's head of the PUBG IP franchise group, expresses respect for Fortnite's success in evolving the battle royale genre into a platform for user-generated content and diverse experiences. Despite challenges faced by Fortnite and the broader live service market, Jang believes PUBG: Battlegrounds is well-positioned for future growth by embracing a similar platform model and unique gameplay.
Road to Vostok's hot start on Steam has "secured the entire production budget" the Finnish survival shooter needs for "years to come", dev says
Road to Vostok, a solo-developed survival shooter, has achieved a highly successful early access launch on Steam, with its developer Antti Leionen stating that the initial sales have secured the game's production budget for years to come. The game is currently a top seller in multiple countries, including Finland, and has received positive player ratings. Leionen plans for approximately 2-4 years of early access development, with future updates including more maps, traders, tasks, weapons, and complex features like mod support.
Esports Nations Cup confirms 16 titles for inaugural edition; over 100,000 qualifier participants across 100 nations and territories including India to compete
The Esports Foundation has confirmed a 16-game lineup for the inaugural Esports Nations Cup 2026, set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Over 100,000 players from 100 nations will compete in titles including Apex Legends, Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, and VALORANT. NODWIN Gaming will serve as India's National Team Partner.
The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin Ranks #1 on PlayStation’s F2P Charts for March 2026
Netmarble's anime open-world RPG, The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin, ranked first on the PlayStation Store's free-to-play charts for March 2026 across major regions including the US, Canada, EU, and Asia. The game also performed well on PC via Steam, reaching the global Top Sellers chart, and is available on mobile platforms.
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Update 41.1 Live
PUBG: Battlegrounds Update 41.1 is now live, introducing the co-op PvE roguelite mode Xeno Point and a crossover with Stellar Blade, featuring its protagonist EVE. The update also includes Destructible Terrain on Erangel and new attachments. Additionally, the article mentions trailers and releases for MOUSE: P.I. For Hire, Samson: A Tyndalston Story, Zombuds, Super Alloy Crush, and a collaboration between KPop Demon Hunters and CookieRun: Kingdom.
PUBG and Stellar Blade come together in the unlikeliest collab, and it'll make your wallet cry
PUBG Battlegrounds has collaborated with Stellar Blade, adding Stellar Blade protagonist Eve as a new cosmetic character. Players can unlock Eve's outfits and hairstyles through a gacha system, which is noted for its high potential cost. The update also introduces a new game mode called Xeno Point and other map and attachment changes.
PUBG: Battlegrounds' new PvE mode is all about fighting off an alien invasion, and/or hiding in a big man-made dirt hole
Krafton has launched a new PvE mode for PUBG: Battlegrounds called Xeno Point, where players team up to fight an alien robot invasion. The mode features roguelike elements with increasing difficulty and new "supers" and "blue chip skills." Additionally, the 41.1 update introduces destructible terrain to Erangel and includes crossover content with Stellar Blade and Aespa.
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Launches Xeno Point
PUBG: Battlegrounds has launched a new game mode called Xeno Point as part of its version 41.1 patch. This update introduces fresh gameplay elements to the popular battle royale title.
Danger Zone
PUBG: Battlegrounds has issued a notice detailing the number of accounts banned between March 30th and April 5th for violating terms of service. The notice aims to inform players about ongoing efforts to maintain fair play.
Morning Esports and Competitions
The Xeno Point Streamer Challenge for PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS is set to take place. This event highlights the competitive esports scene within the popular battle royale title.
PUBG Update 41.1 Adds Xeno Point PvE Mode, Stellar Blade Crossover and aespa Return | Invision Game Community
PUBG BATTLEGROUNDS Update 41.1 introduces the new Xeno Point PvE roguelite mode, a crossover event with Stellar Blade featuring protagonist EVE, and the return of the aespa collaboration. The update also includes gameplay enhancements like destructible terrain on Erangel and new strategic options for players on PC and consoles.
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Update 41.1 Adds New Xeno Point Mode, Stellar Blade Crossover, and aespa Return
KRAFTON has released Update 41.1 for PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, introducing a new co-op PvE roguelite mode called Xeno Point with an alien threat. The update also features crossover content from the action game Stellar Blade, including protagonist EVE, and brings back in-game items from the K-pop group aespa.
Morning Patches
This article provides a brief overview of recent game updates, including patch notes for EA SPORTS FC 26 version 1.5.3, Marathon update 1.0.5.3, and PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS update 41.1. It also mentions NVIDIA APP version 11.0.6.383.
(For Southeast Asia) PlayStation Store: March 2026’s top downloads
PlayStation has revealed the top downloaded games for March 2026 across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation VR2. MLB The Show 26 led in the US and Canada, while Crimson Desert topped the charts in Asia. The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin dominated the free-to-play category.
