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The Best April Fools' Day Gaming Jokes Of 2026 (So Far)
This article rounds up April Fools' Day gaming jokes and in-game events for 2026. PUBG: Battlegrounds features a limited-time 'Prop Hunt' mode where players disguise themselves as objects, while Pokemon Pokopia introduces a wacky waving inflatable arm flailing tube Sudowoodo item.
PUBG-spinoffen Blindspot nedlagd – efter 2 månader
The top-down tactical shooter PUBG: Blindspot has been shut down less than two months after its Early Access launch on February 5. Developer Arc Team cited an inability to sustainably provide the desired player experience as the reason for the closure, with the service ending on March 30. Despite sharing a name with the popular PUBG: Battlegrounds, the game struggled to attract a significant player base.
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach sales top 2 million | News-in-brief
New Alinea Analytics estimates suggest Death Stranding 2: On the Beach has sold over 2 million copies, with 425,000 units sold in its first week on PC. In separate news, Krafton is shutting down its free-to-play PC spin-off PUBG Blindspot after only two months in Early Access, citing an inability to sustainably provide the intended player experience.
Krafton shutters free-to-play PUBG spin-off after two months, in line with policy of using Early Access to "quickly validate a game’s potential"
Krafton has shut down its free-to-play PC spin-off PUBG Blindspot after only two months in Early Access due to declining player counts. Despite the PUBG franchise achieving record revenues, the company is adhering to its policy of using Early Access to quickly validate game potential. The decision was made after player numbers dwindled significantly since its January launch.
'We Understand This May Not Be the Outcome Many of You Were Hoping For' — PUBG Spinoff Shuts Down Before Leaving Early Access
PUBG: Blindspot, a spinoff of PUBG: Battlegrounds, is shutting down on March 30, 2024, after only 53 days in early access. The game will not officially launch, disappointing players who were anticipating its full release.
The MOP Up: Fortnite becomes Game of Thrones’ biggest fanboy
Fortnite is launching a Game of Thrones crossover event, featuring new ice areas and skins for Jon Snow, Daenerys Targaryen, and the Night King. The article also rounds up other smaller MMO news, including updates for Diablo IV, DC Universe Online, Crossout, and Wartales, alongside announcements from Ankama and clarifications regarding Stardew Valley leaks.
Krafton cancels F2P PUBG spin-off PUBG: Blindspot after just 2 months
Krafton has announced the shutdown of its free-to-play PUBG spin-off, PUBG: Blindspot, after only two months of early access. The servers will be closed on March 30th due to the inability to sustainably provide the intended player experience. The Arc Team expressed gratitude to players and indicated a potential return with new experiences in the future.
PUBG: Blindspot is going offline forever after just two months in early access, despite Krafton's record Battlegrounds revenues
The free-to-play tactical shooter PUBG: Blindspot will be shut down on March 30th, just two months after its early access launch on February 5th. Developers Arc Team cited an inability to sustainably provide the intended player experience. This comes despite Krafton, the publisher, reporting record revenues from PUBG: Battlegrounds.
Kingdom Builder RAEV: Kingdom on the Distant Shores Closed Beta Test Live
RAEV: Kingdom on the Distant Shores, a kingdom builder from RAVINE Games and V Publishing, is currently in a closed beta test on PC via Steam, running until March 30. The beta allows players to develop settlements into cities, manage governance, and send out expeditions. The article also briefly mentions other game releases and updates, including Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage for Nintendo Switch, GRIDbeat!, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS' 2026 roadmap, a Call of Duty: Warzone charity stream, and Johnny Gioeli's upcoming tour.
Mega Man and Proto Man Now Available in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
Mega Man and Proto Man, along with the Rush Roadstar Vehicle, are now playable characters in SEGA's Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds. The Mega Man Pack includes a new Wily Castle Course and six emotes per character, with music tracks also featured. The pack is available for $5.99 or free for Digital Deluxe Edition owners. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS 2026 Development Roadmap Released
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS has unveiled its 2026 development roadmap, introducing features like destructible terrain, a new roguelite mode called Xeno Point, and a co-op heist collaboration with Starbreeze's PAYDAY. The updates aim to enhance gameplay with evolving weapon metas, interactive environmental elements, and refined ranking systems.
Danger Zone
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS has issued a notice regarding weekly bans for the period of March 16th to March 22nd. This notice highlights the ongoing efforts to combat cheating within the game.
Great Britain at the Esports Nations Cup 2026: British Esports, Esports Wales, Fnatic, Scottish Esports, The FA via England Gaming and UKETC unite to represent GB
British Esports, along with partners Esports Wales, Fnatic, Scottish Esports, The FA via England Gaming, and UKETC, has been selected as the Official National Team Partner to represent Great Britain at the inaugural Esports Nations Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from November 2-29, 2026. Jeff Simpkins has been appointed National Team Manager, tasked with forming national teams across multiple game titles. The Esports Foundation is backing the event with significant funding for prize money, club incentives, and national team development.
MOBA Game Golden Tides Secures $3.5M in Funding
Psychedelic Games has secured $3.5 million in funding for its innovative MOBA game "Golden Tides," which focuses on treasure collection rather than traditional lanes and towers. The investment round included strategic partners KRAFTON, FlyQuest, and Arbitrum Gaming Ventures. The game is set for release on PC and aims to integrate blockchain technology.
Danger Zone
PUBG: Battlegrounds has revealed its anti-cheat roadmap for 2026. The update outlines the developer's plans to enhance security measures and combat cheating within the game.
4v4 PVP Adventure MOBA Golden Tides Secures $3.5M Funding Round
Psychedelic Games has secured a $3.5 million funding round for its pirate-themed 4v4 MOBA, Golden Tides. The investment, led by KRAFTON, FlyQuest, and Arbitrum Gaming Ventures, will support continued development and the game's upcoming launch. CEO Devin Richman aims to innovate the MOBA genre with a focus on freedom and naval combat, while FlyQuest CEO Brian Anderson highlights the potential for new esports collaboration models.
Roadmaps and Plans
The director of Marathon has indicated that the development team will explore ways to make the Cryo Archive raid more accessible in the endgame. Separately, PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS has revealed its roadmap for 2026, following mixed reviews on Steam.
PUBG Battleground 2026 Roadmap features destruction, map changes, meta shifts, and all new for fun modes
Krafton has revealed the PUBG: Battlegrounds 2026 roadmap, which includes significant updates such as destructible terrain on Erangel and Ranked Mode, seasonal weather themes, and new attachments. The roadmap also details meta shifts every four months, regular balance patches, and the introduction of new modes like Arcade, Rumble, Xeno Point, and PAYDAY, alongside a mysterious new genre project for Winter 2026.
KRAFTON UNVEILS PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS 2026 DEVELOPMENT ROADMAP
KRAFTON has unveiled the 2026 development roadmap for PUBG: Battlegrounds, focusing on gameplay evolution and live service advancements. Key features include destructible terrain on Erangel, new tactical systems, a seasonal weapon meta rotation, and enhancements to ranked mode. The roadmap also introduces new experiences like a co-op roguelite mode called Xeno Point and a co-op heist mode in collaboration with Starbreeze for PAYDAY, alongside a full-scale expansion of User Generated Content tools and a dedicated UGC hub.
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS HEADS TO COMPLEXCON HONG KONG 2026
KRAFTON, Inc. announced that PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS will participate in ComplexCon Hong Kong 2026 as part of its 9th anniversary celebrations. The event will feature a collaboration with streetwear brand Thug Club, an immersive booth, and live performances by artists connected to the PUBG brand. This initiative aims to expand the PUBG IP into broader cultural spaces.