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Sunday Esports and Competitions
The final stage of the PUBG Global Series 3 continued on Day 3, featuring intense competition in PUBG: Battlegrounds. This event is part of a larger series of esports competitions.
PUBG’s Final Anniversary Mission: 1,000 G-Coin Up for Grabs
PUBG Studios is concluding its 9th anniversary celebration with a final mission offering 1,000 G-Coin to 45 lucky players. To enter, participants must play PUBG during the anniversary weekend and comment on a post sharing their favorite anniversary moment, along with their in-game name (IGN) and platform. The mission runs from April 2nd to April 5th, with winners selected randomly.
PUBG's new co-op PvE mode, Xeno Point, offers a strange vision of a post-battle royale future
PUBG Battlegrounds is introducing a new co-op PvE mode called Xeno Point, separate from its core battle royale experience. This mode features squad-based gameplay with progression systems, crafting, and upgraded weapons. While the preview suggests the mode is manageable even on higher difficulties, its long-term appeal and originality remain a question.
Krafton, Flyquest, Arbitrum invest $3.5M in Psychedelic Games' MOBA Golden Tides
Psychedelic Games, the developer of the upcoming MOBA Golden Tides, has secured $3.5 million in funding from Krafton, FlyQuest, and Arbitrum Gaming Ventures. The company aims to build a sustainable competitive ecosystem through strategic partnerships rather than traditional venture capital. This investment will support the development and launch of Golden Tides, which seeks to innovate within the MOBA genre.
Danger Zone
PUBG: Battlegrounds issued a notice regarding weekly bans for the period of March 23rd to March 29th. This notice addresses the ongoing efforts to combat cheating within the game.
April Fools’ Day pranks and events around the MMORPG and MMO world, 2026 edition
MMORPGs across the industry celebrated April Fools' Day 2026 with a variety of in-game events, pranks, and humorous patch notes. Titles like Guild Wars 2, World of Warcraft, Star Trek Online, and Final Fantasy XIV participated with unique in-game activities and themed content.
Starfield hits PS5 preorders: Elder Scrolls vibes incom... | TAG
Starfield is now available for preorder on PlayStation 5, with its release set for April 7, offering Standard and Premium editions. Mario Kart World on Nintendo Switch 2 has received a patch that nerfs the blue shell's frequency and speed. Aspyr has released a patch for Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered to address questionable outfit textures after fan criticism.
Call Of Duty's April Fools Joke Brings The Franchise's Smallest Map And A Dead Meme
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is celebrating April Fools' Day with a new, extremely small map called GRWM, designed as a limited-time free-for-all mode. Matches conclude when a player reaches 67 eliminations, referencing a dated meme, and are accompanied by a double XP event. This follows a similar April Fools' prank in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare.
Fortnite's Wacky April Fools' Update Adds Big Heads, Rideable Llamas, And Finger Guns For 24 Hours
Fortnite received a 24-hour April Fools' Day update adding features like big heads, rideable llamas, finger guns, and disabling fall damage in unranked and Blitz matches. The update also included balance adjustments and accessibility options, alongside the start of Fortnite OG Season 8. This event follows recent layoffs at Epic Games due to a reported downturn in Fortnite engagement.
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS INTRODUCES “PROP HUNT” AS A LIMITED-TIMED APRIL FOOLS’ EVENT
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS has launched a limited-time April Fools' event called "Prop Hunt" in its Arcade mode. This mode divides players into Props who disguise themselves as objects and Hunters who must find and eliminate them. The event is available from March 30 to April 7 on multiple maps.
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.