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New Weapons In Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3: What You Need To Know
Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3 introduces a new arsenal of weapons and items to the Battle Royale experience. Epic Games has added four new weapons, including a pistol inspired by John Wick, and a new movement item, alongside returning favorites. The article details the Extending Focus Shotgun, Chaos Exploder Rifle, Surgical Burst Rifle, and Lancehead Pistol, as well as the new Seven Sliders boots that enhance sliding mechanics.
Fortnite’s Chapter 7 Season 3 Map May As Well Be Brand New
Epic Games has significantly altered the Fortnite Battle Royale island for Chapter 7 Season 3, introducing a new map called Shattered Coast. This overhaul includes remixed existing Points of Interest (POIs) and entirely new locations, dramatically changing the geography and feel of the game world.
Everything New In Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3
Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3 introduces a new map called Shattered Coast, featuring remixes of existing locations and a completely new geography. The season's core gameplay mechanic revolves around collecting and banking 'sprites' which grant abilities and can be leveled up. New additions include a battle pass with eight skins, including a John Wick collaboration, four new weapons, and a new movement item called Seven Sliders. An upcoming 'Extraction' mode is also teased, where teams can win by boarding the Battle Bus before it rifts out.
Everything Announced at Summer Game Fest 2026
Summer Game Fest 2026 showcased a multitude of game announcements, including Resident Evil: Veronica Remake, Alien Isolation 2, and a new Cuphead game. Fumito Ueda's GenAtlas, a new Mortal Shell sequel, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin were also revealed. The event also featured updates and release dates for titles like Stranger Than Heaven, Palworld, and Final Fantasy VII Revelation, with a surprise appearance by Tifa in Street Fighter 6.
Battlefield 6 2026 roadmap brings back Wake Island and naval warfare
EA has revealed the 2026 roadmap for Battlefield 6, focusing on player-requested features like larger maps, returning classics such as Wake Island, and the reintroduction of naval warfare. The year will include content updates across Seasons 3, 4, and 5, alongside improvements to the free-to-play battle royale mode, REDSEC.
"The haters were right," RPG devs decide after spending 3 years on a battle royale only to cancel it and pivot on Steam: "It's not quite an MMO, but it's also more than a co-op game"
Funktronic Labs has canceled its battle royale game, Scramble Knights Royale, after three years of development, admitting that the genre was not viable for an indie studio. The game will pivot to a "Monster Hunter-inspired MMO-lite experience" titled Scramble Knights Online, described as a multiplayer adventure RPG focused on cooperative questing and PvE encounters. An early access release is planned for fall with a $15-$20 price point.
Naruka Bladepoint gets a huge new patch – here’s what’s new
Naruka Bladepoint has received a significant update introducing new limited-time events like Dreamlit Whispers and Isle of Rising Tides, along with adjustments to heroes, modes, and client-side features including NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 and Intel XeSS 3 support. The patch also adds a match replay function for Rift Traversal mode and addresses various bug fixes and balance changes across the game.
Playerunknown Productions Laying Off Employees, Cancelling Prologue: Go Wayback
Playerunknown Productions is undergoing a studio restructure that includes layoffs and the cancellation of its early access game Project: Go Wayback!. The studio will focus on its Melba technology, which aims to generate 'Earth-sized' virtual worlds. The team plans one final update for Project: Go Wayback! and is investigating refund options for players who purchased the game.
GTA 6 Has Turned September Into a Video Game Battle Royale
The upcoming release of Grand Theft Auto 6 has caused numerous other major game publishers to shift their launch windows to September, creating a highly competitive release month. This strategic avoidance of Grand Theft Auto 6's potential release window has turned September into a 'video game battle royale'.
Funktronic Labs Drops Battle Royale PvP Focus, Reimagines Scramble Knights as "Scramble Knights Online”- an online adventure RPG with bite-sized Zelda-inspired quests in a shared world.
Funktronic Labs has announced a significant pivot for their title, formerly "Scramble Knights Royale," which will now be known as "Scramble Knights Online." The game is dropping its Battle Royale and live-service focus to become an online multiplayer adventure RPG featuring Zelda-inspired quests and PvE content. The studio aims to create a shared world experience with co-op gameplay for up to four players, focusing on character progression and crafting.
PlayerUnknown Productions is laying off staff and halting development on Go Wayback
PlayerUnknown Productions, founded by Brendan Greene, is undergoing a restructuring that involves staff layoffs and halting development on Prologue: Go Wayback. The studio plans to push the game out of early access and make it free-to-play, while investigating refund options for existing purchasers. Krafton, which holds a minority stake in the studio, was previously involved with Greene on PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds.
New games in June 2026: It's a big month for Bungie and showcase reveals, but we're missing a key part of the…
June 2026 is shaping up to be a slow month for major new game releases, with a focus on updates for existing live service titles like Destiny 2 and Final Fantasy 14, alongside the start of Season 2 for Marathon. The month will also feature numerous industry events and showcases, including Summer Game Fest, the Xbox Games Showcase, and the PC Gaming Show, alongside various Steam sales and themed events.
Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3 start date
Fortnite's next season, titled Runners, is set to begin soon. The article provides information on the start date for Chapter 7 Season 3.
Fortnite Fans Are at War Over a Controversial Streamer's Inclusion, and the Toxic Backlash It's Created
Fortnite players are engaged in a conflict over the inclusion of a controversial streamer in the game's upcoming season. This decision has sparked a toxic backlash within the battle royale community.
Blood Strike × Tokyo Revengers Collaboration Available Now!
NetEase Games has launched a collaboration event between its battle royale game Blood Strike and the anime Tokyo Revengers, running from May 29 to June 14. Players can unlock free rewards, collaboration skins, and weapons inspired by characters like Manjiro Sano and Ken Ryuguji. The event is available on Android, iOS, and PC.
Call Of Duty: Warzone is being shut down on PS4 and Xbox One
Activision is ending support for Call Of Duty: Warzone on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, with the game being delisted on June 4 and the in-game store removed on June 25. Players who have downloaded the game can continue to play until the start of Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Season One. Warzone will remain playable on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Call of Duty: Warzone is Being Delisted on PS4, Xbox One on June 4th, Servers Live Until Late 2026
Activision is delisting Call of Duty: Warzone from PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on June 4th, though servers will remain active until the end of Season 6 for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 in late 2026. In-game purchases will be removed from the previous-generation versions, but progression and purchased content will carry over to current-gen consoles and PC if the same account is used. This news follows the official unveiling of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, which will feature a new story, the return of DMZ mode, and enhanced gunplay.
Fortnite Is Giving Out A Bunch Of Free Stuff, But Only On Saturday
Fortnite is hosting a "community day" event on Saturday, May 30, offering free in-game cosmetics to all players who log in. Additional rewards, including a pickaxe and weapon wrap, can be earned by winning Battle Royale matches. The event also introduces temporary gameplay changes and teases upcoming content for Chapter 7 Season 3.
Popular Free PS4 Shooter Being Delisted Soon, Shutting Down
Activision announced that Call of Duty: Warzone will be delisted from PlayStation 4 and Xbox One digital storefronts on June 4, 2026, and will cease to be playable after the conclusion of Season 06 for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. The in-game store will also be removed on June 25, 2026. Warzone will remain available on newer consoles, with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 set to release later this year.
Warzone to Be Delisted, Taken Offline on PS4 as Modern Warfare 4 Goes Current-Gen Only
Activision will be taking the PlayStation 4 version of Call of Duty: Warzone offline on June 25, 2026, with the game being delisted from the PlayStation Store on June 4, 2026. This decision is to allow full support for the upcoming Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, which will be current-gen consoles only. Purchases made on PS4 will transfer to a PlayStation 5 if players upgrade their accounts.
