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Silent Hill’s James Sunderland and Pyramid Head Coming to Fortnite
Fortnite is collaborating with the Silent Hill franchise, bringing characters James Sunderland and Pyramid Head to the battle royale. This unexpected crossover is seen as a strategic move by Epic Games to leverage horror content and by Konami to promote upcoming Silent Hill projects like the Silent Hill 2 Remake. The collaboration is expected to drop in the coming weeks and could pave the way for other horror franchises to appear in Fortnite.
"It needed a little bit of a rework" - Battlefield 6 producer speaks on shooter's unloved in-game unlocks
Battlefield 6 producer Alexia Christofi discussed the game's meta-progression system, which underwent a rework due to player feedback shortly after launch. The team adjusted unlock requirements to be less daunting and more rewarding, influencing subsequent game updates and the battle royale mode, RedSec.
Fortnite x Solo Leveling Crossover Brings Sung Jinwoo to Battle Royale
Fortnite has officially launched its highly anticipated crossover with Solo Leveling, introducing the character Sung Jinwoo to the battle royale island starting February 20, 2026. The event, which also features skins for Cha Hae-In and Igris, is a limited-time offering available until March 2, 2026, and serves as a strategic promotion for Netmarble's mobile game, Solo Leveling: Arise.
Most Popular Game Genres in 2026
In 2026, game genres are more important than individual titles as players gravitate towards styles that fit their play habits. Action, Shooter, and RPGs lead on PC and consoles due to immediate engagement, skill progression, and meaningful choices, respectively. Mobile gaming sees dominance from Puzzle and Casual genres, while Battle Royale, Simulation, and others maintain popularity through replayability, low-pressure gameplay, and flexibility.
Battlefield 6 sets out to rally flagging player numbers with a big dose of hallucinatory gas
Battlefield 6's Season 2 update introduces a new map called Contaminated, new modes for its battle royale component, and a limited-time mode called VL-7 Strike where players must wear gas masks to avoid hallucinatory gas clouds. The update aims to revitalize player numbers for the EA shooter, which have declined since its release. The article also humorously suggests other potential gas effects.
Krafton surpasses $2bn in revenue for the first time in its history
Krafton has achieved a record-breaking year, surpassing $2.05 billion in revenue for the first time in its history, driven primarily by its PUBG franchise which saw double-digit growth. The company also reported a significant increase in operating profit and detailed revenue breakdowns across mobile, PC, and console platforms. Krafton plans to focus on expanding its intellectual properties and transitioning into an AI-first company, with 15 projects in development.
Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.0 brings a new world, and a Fortnite collaboration
Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.0, titled 'No Aha at Full Moon,' launches February 13 and introduces the new planet Aha's Planarcadia, featuring new characters General Yao Guang and Sparxie. The update also includes a collaboration with Fortnite, adding skins for Kafka and Blade to the Fortnite Item Shop starting February 26.
Battlefield 6’s first big map in months is coming to Labs soon, but I'm more excited about BF4's Golmud Railway making its way to BF6
Battlefield Studios is bringing back Battlefield Labs to preview upcoming Season 2 content for Battlefield 6, including the new Contaminated map and the AH-6 Little Bird helicopter. The developer also confirmed that the popular Golmud Railway map from Battlefield 4 is in development for Battlefield 6 and will be the largest map in the game. Additionally, testing for a Solo mode in the Redsec battle royale mode is ongoing.
PUBG Mobile 2026: Still Top-Notch or Time for Warzone?
The author discusses returning to PUBG Mobile, praising its recent updates like Erangel 2.0 and recon drones, while noting the random loadout system. The article questions if PUBG Mobile is still relevant compared to Call of Duty: Warzone and Fortnite, despite its core Battle Royale experience remaining compelling on platforms like PlayStation 4.
Best Switch 2 Ports - The Most Impressive Third-Party Games On Nintendo Switch 2
This article highlights the most impressive third-party games adapted for the Nintendo Switch 2, showcasing how the console handles demanding titles. It features a curated list of games that offer a full experience despite the hardware's limitations, with specific mentions of titles like Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Apex Legends, and Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition.
Battlefield 6's latest update dubbed the game's simultaneously best and worst patch as it runs into all kinds of issues
The latest update for Battlefield 6, version 1.1.3.0, has been met with mixed reactions due to significant technical issues despite praised gameplay additions. Players are experiencing severe stuttering, unselectable menus, and issues with the battle pass tier skipping, with developers investigating fixes.
New Fortnite map - All Chapter 7 Season 2 locations
Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 introduces a new map with several updated and replaced Points of Interest (POIs). New locations like Squibbly Shores, New Sanctuary, Dark Dominion, and Frigid Fortress have replaced older ones, with the season's theme focusing on a conflict between The Foundation and the Ice King.
All Fortnite NPC locations this week - C7S3 NPCs
This guide details the current locations of all Non-Player Characters (NPCs) in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3. These NPCs can be hired to assist players in matches by providing weapons, items, or tactical support like pinging enemies or offering rifts for quick escapes. Their services and locations can vary, so players are advised to check the map within their respective Points of Interest.
Battlefield 6 is getting a free trial next week with... a questionable selection of maps, but at least the modes are good
EA announced that Battlefield 6 will receive its first free trial starting November 25 and lasting one week on all platforms. The trial will include three maps and five modes, excluding the free-to-play Redfall's battle royale and Gauntlet modes. This trial coincides with a significant patch that has improved XP progression, weapon dispersion, and fixed various bugs, making the game feel closer to its 1.0 state.
Battlefield 6 gets a new map today alongside major changes to controller aim assist, and even more weapon dispersion tweaks
Battlefield 6 has received a major update, version 1.1.2.0, introducing the new Eastwood map and the Sabotage limited-time mode. The patch also brings significant changes to controller aim assist, resetting it to open beta settings for more consistent infantry targeting, alongside improvements to input latency and stick response. Further adjustments have been made to weapon dispersion to fix unintended behavior.
Battlefield 6 patch finally ends the menace of the Lock-Guided Missile, shuts down the Recon Drone Sledgehammer exploit and more
A new patch for Battlefield 6 addresses several infuriating bugs and exploits, including the Lock-Guided Missile issue and a Recon Drone Sledgehammer exploit. The update also brings quality of life tweaks and fixes for the Redsec battle royale component, improving match flow and consistency.
Everything new in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4
Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4, themed around gaming culture, is set to launch on August 20th. The season will introduce new skins and map elements inspired by classic video games like Sonic the Hedgehog, Pac-Man, and Mega Man, alongside original characters and a new battle pass. The update will also bring content to Fortnite's Battle Royale, Festival, and Lego modes.
Battlefield 6 tweaks Challenge rerolls so you don't get ones you can't - or don't want to - complete
Battlefield 6 and its free-to-play component, Battlefield Redsec, have updated the Challenge reroll system to better align with the game modes players own or prefer. Players who own the full game will now more frequently receive multiplayer challenges, while Redsec players will get battle royale or Gauntlet challenges. A new Casual Breakthrough mode with fewer real players and more AI bots has also been introduced for a more relaxed multiplayer experience.
Battlefield Redsec boosts Battlefield 6's Steam numbers, but not enough to get anywhere close to those launch heights
Battlefield Redsec, the free-to-play battle royale mode for Battlefield 6, has seen an increase in concurrent players on Steam since its launch, reaching approximately 550,000. However, this number falls short of the game's initial launch peak and does not appear to be attracting the same level of attention as other popular battle royale titles like Warzone.
Battlefield 6’s battle royale mode is called… Redsec and it’s coming out today
EA and Battlefield Studios have officially announced that Battlefield 6's battle royale mode is named Redsec and will launch today alongside Season 1. Redsec is a free-to-play title that incorporates elements from traditional Battlefield gameplay, such as destruction and vehicles, alongside battle royale staples. The mode has undergone testing in Battlefield Labs and is expected to compete with titles like Call of Duty: Warzone.
