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Inside the Heist: How PUBG Teamed Up with Payday to Evolve Beyond Battle Royale
PUBG: Battlegrounds has launched a limited-time collaboration with the Payday franchise, introducing a new heist mode developed in partnership with Starbreeze Studios. This mode aims to demonstrate PUBG's potential as a platform for diverse gameplay experiences beyond its core battle royale offering. The Payday mode features cooperative heists with distinct player classes and the choice between stealth or direct combat approaches.
Morning Patches
This article provides a brief overview of recent official patches and updates for several games. It mentions updates for The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire, PUBG: Battlegrounds, and Tom Clancy's The Division 2, highlighting new content and fixes.
Top 10 Best-Selling Video Games Of All Time, Including New Heights For Mario Kart 8
This list ranks the top 10 best-selling paid video games of all time, excluding free-to-play titles. Sales figures include pack-in games, with Tetris leading at over 520 million units sold, followed by Minecraft at 300 million and Grand Theft Auto V at over 225 million. The ranking also highlights significant sales for games like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Wii Sports, and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
(For Southeast Asia) PlayStation Store: April 2026’s top downloads
Sony has released the top downloaded games for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation VR2 in Southeast Asia for April 2026. Pragmata led the PS5 charts in Asia, while Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes and NTE: Neverness to Everness debuted on the PS VR2 and free-to-play charts respectively.
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PUBG: Battlegrounds has issued a notice regarding the number of cheaters banned between April 27th and May 3rd. The article details the ongoing efforts to combat cheating within the game.
PUBG comes out with another collab, one that can net you thousands of dollars if you're popular enough
PUBG: Battlegrounds has launched a new collaboration with Payday, introducing a cooperative heist game mode and a streamer challenge with a £100,000 prize pool. The event is available on PC and consoles, with specific dates for each platform. Participants in the streamer challenge must meet certain streaming hour requirements to be eligible for prizes.
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS INTRODUCES “PAYDAY” HEIST MODE WITH NEW TRAILER FEATURING 070 SHAKE
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS has launched a new limited-time cooperative heist mode called "PAYDAY," developed in collaboration with Starbreeze Entertainment. Available from May 12 to June 10, the mode features stealth and combat gameplay with five distinct player classes and missions set in urban environments. A new cinematic trailer for the mode includes an original track by artist 070 Shake.
Krafton Q1 revenue up 56.9% to $931m, driven by mobile content
Krafton reported record first-quarter results with revenue up 56.9% to $931 million, driven primarily by its mobile segment and the PUBG franchise. The company also reaffirmed its AI-first strategy, emphasizing its use of artificial intelligence for game development and enhanced player experiences.
PUBG Global Series Circuit 2 Kicks Off May 20 With $500K Prize Pool | HappyGamer
The PUBG Global Series Circuit 2 is set to begin on May 20 in Seoul, featuring 24 teams competing for a $500,000 prize pool, with the top 8 teams qualifying for the Esports World Cup. The tournament will incorporate points from Circuit 1 and introduce significant map changes with terrain destruction now available on all major competitive maps, fundamentally altering tactical gameplay.
KRAFTON ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER 2026 RESULTS
KRAFTON announced record-breaking first quarter 2026 financial results, with revenue reaching KRW 1.3714 trillion and operating profit at KRW 561.6 billion. The PUBG IP franchise saw significant growth, contributing to the company's success. Future growth drivers include the scaling up of inZOI, the early access launch of Subnautica 2, and advancements in their AI for Game initiative.
When is the next PUBG update?
PUBG: Battlegrounds generally receives major updates on a two-month schedule, with the next significant patch expected in June 2026. The recent 41.1 update introduced a new co-operative PvE mode called Xeno Point, new weapon attachments, and destructible terrain on Erangel, alongside a crossover with Stellar Blade.
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PUBG: Battlegrounds has issued a notice regarding its weekly ban statistics for the period of April 20th to April 26th. The notice details the number of players banned for cheating during that week.
Gamescom Latam opens today and we will be there to bring you all the good stuff
Gamescom Latam, formerly the Big Festival, has opened in São Paulo, Brazil, marking the expansion of the Gamescom brand into South America. The event will feature over 210 publishers, 100 partner institutions, 91 booths, and more than 60 confirmed game launches. Notable guests include composer David Wise, voice actor Maxence Cazorla, Remedy Entertainment's Mikael Kasurinen, and Brendan Greene, creator of PUBG: Battlegrounds.
Vampire The Masquerade Bloodhunt is officially dead. I should be sad, but instead, I'm just thankful for the memories
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodhunt, a World of Darkness battle royale game developed by Sharkmob, has officially shut down after a four-year run. Despite its struggles with player count and balance issues, the author reflects fondly on the game's gorgeous visuals, smooth parkour mechanics, and deep character customization, highlighting the positive memories and community it fostered.
PUBG PAS1 Finals Begin Today: 16 Teams Fight for Global Series Spots
The PUBG Americas Series 1 Finals have begun, featuring 16 teams competing over three days for a chance to qualify for all Global Series events this year. The tournament format consists of fifteen matches, with the top two teams earning direct entry into future global competitions. Viewers can earn in-game rewards by watching the streams.
The Esports World Cup 2026 Sets a Record-Breaking Prize Pool
The Esports World Cup 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, will feature a record-breaking $75 million prize pool across 24 games and 25 tournaments. Over 2,000 players and 200 clubs from more than 100 countries will compete in a variety of genres including battle royales, first-person shooters, MOBAs, and fighting games.
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PUBG: Battlegrounds has issued a notice detailing the number of bans issued between April 13th and April 19th. This weekly report highlights the ongoing efforts to combat cheating within the game.
'It's really hard to succeed every time' says PUBG director on failure of games like Concord and…
PUBG: Battlegrounds director Taeseok Jang acknowledges the difficulty of achieving success with live-service games, citing recent failures like Concord and Highguard. He views these setbacks as valuable learning opportunities for developers to avoid repeating mistakes. Despite Jang's perspective, PUBG Corporation itself experienced a short-lived live-service title with PUBG: Blindspot.
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PUBG: Battlegrounds has announced improvements to its anti-cheat system. The update aims to enhance the integrity of the game and provide a fairer experience for players.
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PUBG: Battlegrounds has issued a notice regarding its weekly ban statistics for the period of April 6th to April 12th. This notice highlights the ongoing efforts to combat cheating within the game.