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Arc Raiders devs spent 3 years fighting "on a daily basis" over whether it was "a battle royale," "a hero looter shooter," "a co-op Soul game," or "a co-op Shadow of the Colossus game"
Developers at Embark Studios spent three years internally debating the core genre of Arc Raiders, with discussions ranging from battle royale to a co-op Shadow of the Colossus-like experience. After a significant reset and focusing on its foundation as an extraction shooter, the game has achieved significant commercial success, selling 14 million copies in its first three months.
Battlefield 6 is free to play next week as second season two update arrives
Electronic Arts is offering a free week-long trial for Battlefield 6 starting March 17 to boost player numbers, coinciding with the release of its second season update. The trial, accessible via the Battlefield Redsec battle royale spin-off, includes new playlists like 'Nightfall' with a new map and modes, alongside existing All-Out Warfare and Casual Breakthrough options.
Co-op Shadow of the Colossus and hero looter shooter: the genres Arc Raiders devs' thought it was during development
During development, the genre of Arc Raiders was unclear, with team members considering it a battle royale, a co-op Shadow of the Colossus-like game, a hero looter shooter, or even a co-op Souls game. This lack of a defined genre allowed for creative freedom but also led to imbalances. Ultimately, the team reset and focused on the game they had, solidifying it as an extraction shooter.
Black Ops Royale map explained: What are all of the Avalon POIs?
The Black Ops Royale map, Avalon, features a new layout with increased water areas compared to Verdansk. The guide details all Points of Interest (POIs) across five distinct zones: Northwest, Northeast, Southwest Coast, South Central, and East/Southeast. Despite the removal of mechanics like loadouts and buy stations, the introduction of the grapple hook is expected to maintain a fast-paced gameplay flow.
Battlefield 6 is getting another free trial, set your reminders for March 17-24
Battlefield 6 is offering a free trial from March 17 to March 24, allowing players to experience the second wave of Season 2 content, including the Hagental Base map and Contaminated content. Players can access the free trial by downloading the Battlefield REDSEC client, which is the free-to-play Battle Royale mode. This trial comes amidst recent layoffs at EA and DICE, with ongoing efforts to improve player engagement and game stability.
After Jujutsu Kaisen's flowchart-geddon, Yuji's actor says "not grasping" the Culling Game rules is…
The rules of the Culling Game in Jujutsu Kaisen have been a point of confusion for fans, particularly with their rapid on-screen presentation in anime adaptations. Voice actor Kayleigh McKee, who plays Yuji, acknowledges the complexity but suggests the intent was to introduce the rules early for later understanding.
How to play Black Ops Royale: Do you need Warzone or Black Ops 7?
Black Ops Royale is a new permanent mode within Call of Duty: Warzone, often referred to as Blackout 2.0. Players do not need to own a separate Call of Duty title to access this mode, as it is integrated directly into Warzone. This update aims to revitalize the battle royale experience within the Call of Duty franchise.
Call of Duty Black Ops Royale Gameplay
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Black Ops Royale Is The Shake-Up That CoD: Warzone Needs
Call of Duty: Warzone has received a new "Black Ops Royale" mode, which aims to provide the futuristic Black Ops 7 experience that was missing from its initial integration. This mode draws inspiration from the original Blackout battle royale, featuring mechanics like grappling guns, wingsuits, and advanced movement on a new map called Avalon. Developers Pete Actipis and Yale Miller discussed the year-and-a-half development process, emphasizing the dual design of Avalon for both this mode and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7's Endgame mode.
Black Ops Royale is Warzone's spiritual successor to Blackout
Call of Duty: Warzone's latest season introduces a new mode that serves as a spiritual successor to the original Blackout Battle Royale experience. This update aims to honor the legacy of the initial Call of Duty Battle Royale.
All challenges and rewards in BO7 and Warzone’s Altitude Tactics event
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Call of Duty: Warzone are featuring the Altitude Tactics event, offering players free rewards through XP progression. The event includes a new Black Ops Royale mode in Warzone and culminates in unlocking the Voyak KT-3 assault rifle.
PUBG Turns 9 With Month-Long Cross-Platform War Games
PUBG is celebrating its 9th anniversary with a month-long, cross-platform event called "All Day Party" running from March 12 to April 7. The campaign features continuous missions and rewards across Discord, Steam, and Reddit, with over 400,000 G-Coin available. This sustained engagement model aims to keep the community active across PUBG's ecosystem, highlighting the game's longevity in the battle royale genre.
Fortnite Save The World goes free-to-play, with pre-registrations now open
Epic Games is making Fortnite Save The World free-to-play starting April 17, with pre-registrations now open and offering in-game rewards. The original cooperative mode of Fortnite, which launched in 2017, will become accessible to a wider audience across multiple platforms including PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch.
2017’s Biggest Hit Game Unexpectedly Going Free on PS5, PS4
Epic Games announced that Fortnite: Save the World, the original looter shooter version of Fortnite, will become free-to-play on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 starting April 16. This change comes as Epic Games also increases the price of V-Bucks in the main battle royale mode due to rising operational costs.
Can you only play Black Ops Royale in a squad, or does it have solos?
Call of Duty: Black Ops Royale will launch exclusively with quad-sized squads, with no solo or trio modes available at release. Raven Software stated this decision was made because quads are the most popular squad size in Call of Duty: Warzone. The studio has acknowledged player feedback and indicated that additional squad sizes may be introduced post-launch if the mode proves successful.
The Mode That Almost Killed Fortnite Is Free-to-Play from Next Month
Epic Games announced that Fortnite's original PvE mode, Save the World, will become free-to-play starting April 16, 2026. Previously a paid product, this mode involves building forts and fighting monsters, similar to tower defense games. Players who previously purchased Save the World will receive in-game rewards as compensation.
Learn when you can dive into Blackout 2.0 with these Black Ops Royale release times
Black Ops Royale, a new battle royale mode described as a "Blackout 2.0," is set to launch on March 12, 2026, at 9 PM PT (March 13, 4 AM GMT) on the Avalon map. This mode aims to revitalize the Call of Duty battle royale experience for players seeking a return to the original Blackout gameplay.
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS CELEBRATES 9TH ANNIVERSARY WITH NEW IN-GAME EVENTS, UPDATE 40.2, AND ALLDAY PROJECT COLLABORATION
KRAFTON, Inc. is celebrating the 9th anniversary of PUBG: Battlegrounds with new in-game events, the release of Update 40.2, and a music collaboration with ALLDAY PROJECT. The update includes improvements to the Vikendi map and Arcade modes, alongside anniversary-themed content and rewards for players.
Epic Games needs Fortnite players to "help pay the bills" as the multi-billion-dollar company raises V-Bucks prices while making Battle Passes and Crew way worse in value
Epic Games is increasing the price of V-Bucks and reducing the value of Battle Passes and other in-game purchases for Fortnite, citing rising operational costs. Despite the company's high valuation, players will see reduced V-Bucks amounts in packs and subscriptions, with Battle Passes offering less overall value.
Epic Hikes Fortnite V-Bucks Prices "to Help Pay the Bills"
Epic Games is increasing the price of V-Bucks bundles in Fortnite starting March 19th, citing rising operational costs. While V-Bucks will cost more, the price of the Battle Pass will decrease. Fortnite Crew memberships will also provide fewer V-Bucks.
