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When does Fortnite Season 4 in Chapter 7 start?
Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4, titled "Override," is set to launch on August 20, 2026, with the tagline "Break the rules. Change the game." The season will introduce new map areas, characters, and mechanics, alongside a Sprite Garden feature for collected Sprites. Leaked teasers suggest major crossovers with Tetris and Sonic the Hedgehog, and a new "Recap" website will allow players to view and share their seasonal stats.
RIFT brings back the Legion of Corpses battle pass for a ‘rerun’
RIFT has brought back its Legion of Corpses battle pass for a limited time rerun until November 2nd. Players can progress through the reward tracks by completing daily and weekly quests, with subscribers having access to additional missions. The rerun includes rewards such as a Corpse Lord mount and Voidless Tegulisk. Additionally, RIFT recently implemented a character naming purge for inactive accounts, requiring players to log in by September 11th to secure their names.
When the Reward Becomes Part of the Game
Modern games increasingly integrate rewards systems, such as Battle Passes and subscription perks, that can become as engaging as the core gameplay. These systems, exemplified by Fortnite and Battlefield 6, offer layered progression and visible unlocks, turning the pursuit of prizes into a significant part of the player experience. Even store credit and betting promotions come with complex conditions that players must understand to gauge their true value.
How Battle Passes and Seasonal Events Are Changing Online Casino Games
This article analyzes how battle passes and seasonal events are transforming online casino games, moving beyond traditional bonuses and game libraries. It highlights the importance of turnkey solutions and robust casino software development for global expansion, emphasizing features like regional payment options, regulatory readiness, and a unified player experience to build brand identity and ensure long-term success in diverse markets.
Overwatch's huge "battle pass revamp" is out tomorrow and makes things a lot more complicated but,…
Blizzard Entertainment is revamping the Overwatch battle pass system, introducing a new structure with five shorter tracks that players can choose from each season. This change aims to allow players to unlock desired rewards, such as specific skins, more quickly. The total number of tiers and the effort required to complete the pass remain the same, with an added "Tier Hack" feature in the premium version allowing players to swap certain track-ending skins for others.
Valorant Season 2026 Act 5 start date
Valorant Season 2026 Act 5 is scheduled to begin on August 17, 2026, following the conclusion of Act 4. This new act will introduce a fresh Battle Pass, updates to the competitive map rotation, and potential balance adjustments for existing agents in Riot Games' tactical shooter.
Overwatch’s Battle Pass Overhaul Will Let You Swap Out Skins You Don’t Want
Overwatch is overhauling its battle pass system for Season 4, introducing a multi-track system that allows players to replace unwanted legendary skins. Product director Chris McCabe explained that players can "hack" one legendary skin per premium battle pass purchase to replace it with a curated selection of past shop and loot box skins. This change aims to give players more control over the rewards they unlock, with the battle pass being divided into six choosable tracks instead of a single linear progression.
Overwatch's old battle passes are finally coming back permanently starting next month, but some of the rewards will…
Blizzard Entertainment is permanently reintroducing old battle passes into Overwatch starting next month, aligning the game with other live service titles. While specific details are pending, a past battle pass will become available halfway through each season, though premium currency, player titles, and Mythic skins will be excluded. This change aims to reduce FOMO and allow players to unlock cosmetics for heroes they actively play.
Battle Pass Season 3 lands in Parallel, headlined by Universal upgrade Eckrel’s Blade
Parallel has launched Battle Pass Season 3: Die By The Blade, introducing the Universal upgrade card Eckrel's Blade and two new card backs. Universal cards can be used in any deck, making Eckrel's Blade accessible to all players. The Battle Pass features both Free and Premium tracks, with the Premium track offering exclusive items and a playable card at Level 1.
Olderfall launches Season 6 ‘A Matter of Instinct’ with the Blackfang Recurve up for grabs
Olderfall launched its sixth season, "A Matter of Instinct," on July 31, introducing a new Battle Pass headlined by the exclusive Blackfang Recurve weapon. This season follows "Auric Dominion" and continues the game's focus on web3 integration with elements like Gems and Void Relics. The auto-battler, developed by Anubika, emphasizes a "fun first" approach to blockchain gaming.
Escape From Tarkov is adding a battle pass - but don't panic, you won't have to pay
Battlestate Games has announced that Escape From Tarkov will introduce a free battle pass system called Kord Breach with its upcoming patch 1.1 on August 3. The battle pass progression and rewards will be available across all game modes and can be earned through normal gameplay by collecting 'TerraGroup documentation' found during raids. The update also includes new weapons, gear, and various quality-of-life improvements.
Gears of War: E-Day Won’t Have Battle Passes: “No Tour of Duty, No Gimmicks, No B******t
Gears of War: E-Day will not feature battle passes or "gimmicks," with The Coalition stating that almost all cosmetic items will be earnable through gameplay, challenges, achievements, and in-game currency. While premium currency "Iron" will be available for seasonal packs and collaborations, the developers emphasize a fair system focused on player enjoyment rather than an arduous grind.
How To Unlock All Season 5 Weapons In Black Ops 7 And Warzone
Season 5 of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone, launching July 23, introduces four new weapons: an assault rifle (FG42), dual SMGs (Gremlin), a light machine gun (Mammoth), and a melee weapon (Mace). These can be unlocked through the battle pass, events, or weekly challenges, with missed weapons becoming available in the Armory.
Evening Multiplex
Activision released new trailers for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, showcasing Season 05 multiplayer maps and the BlackCell Battle Pass for Call of Duty: Warzone and Black Ops 7. Additionally, SEED has launched in Early Access.
Call of Duty Season 5 Battle Pass Adds New Guns And A Familiar Operator
Call of Duty Season 5 for Black Ops 7 and Warzone launches on July 23, featuring a new battle pass with over a hundred items. The pass includes two new weapons, the return of the operator Spectre, new skins for operators like Richtofen and Dempsey, and the premium BlackCell bundle with exclusive content. The season also introduces new multiplayer maps, a Zombies map, and battle royale content.
Off The Grid dishes out 50% bonus XP on accounts and Battle Pass all weekend
Gunzilla Games is offering a weekend XP boost for Off The Grid, increasing both Account and Battle Pass XP by 50% until Sunday at 4 PM CET. This promotion aims to reward players for progress ahead of the game's full launch in October 2026. Off The Grid is a free-to-play cyberpunk extraction royale built on Unreal Engine 5, featuring optional blockchain elements.
Evomon Boltonia [Strengths, Weaknesses and Type Chart]
This guide details the Evomon Boltonia, an Electric-type creature exclusive to Season 1 of the Battle Pass, obtainable at level 10. It outlines Boltonia's strengths against Water, Flying, and Steel types, its weaknesses to Ground and Rock, and its resistances to Flying and Steel. The article also lists effective Evomon to use against Boltonia and suggests other Electric-type Evomon like Arcub and Arcapex.
Black Ops 7 Season 05: Full Intel
Season 05 for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Call of Duty: Warzone launches on July 23, introducing new maps, modes, weapons, and a Battle Pass. The update includes new multiplayer maps like Jubilee, a new Zombies Survival map, and the Drone Labs POI in Warzone. Ranked Play seasons for both Multiplayer and Resurgence will also begin, offering new rewards.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone Season 5 launches July 23, full details
Season 05 for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Call of Duty: Warzone launches on July 23, introducing new maps, modes, weapons, and events. Black Ops 7 will feature new multiplayer maps like Jubilee and Frequency, along with new Zombies survival maps and a mid-season round-based finale. Warzone adds a new Verdansk POI, Drone Labs, and introduces the HKDs Killstreak and Quickdrop Kit, alongside Resurgence Ranked Play.
CoD: Black Ops 7 And Warzone Season 5 Release Date And Details
Activision has revealed details for Call of Duty Season 5, launching on July 23 for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Call of Duty: Warzone. The update will include the return of the Frequency map and Spectre operator, new DLC weapons, and the final Zombies map to conclude the Black Ops 7 storyline. Midseason updates are expected to bring further content, including potential new killstreaks for Warzone.