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Can Season 2 Turn Bungie's Marathon Around?
Bungie's extraction shooter Marathon has struggled with sales and player retention since its launch, despite positive reception from its core fanbase. With Season 2 on the horizon, featuring new content and improvements, the developer is looking to re-energize the game. Bungie must focus on community engagement and continuous delivery to build upon the game's strong foundation and ensure its long-term success.
Escape From Tarkov Icebreaker Update and New Story Chapter
Battlestate Games has released a major update for Escape From Tarkov, introducing the 'Icebreaker' PvE event and a new story chapter. This update adds a new map where players can team up with two friends to explore the story of the trapped Paradigm Shipping Icebreaker and battle a new boss. The update also includes a new mechanic for locating in-raid items and adjusts the chance of death from Obdolbos injections.
Destiny 3 not in development claims report as Bungie faces more layoffs
Bungie has announced that updates for Destiny 2 will cease on June 9, 2026, with the studio shifting focus to new projects, including potential future Destiny titles, though a direct sequel, Destiny 3, is reportedly not in immediate development. This news comes amidst reports of further layoffs at the company, following previous rounds and a significant financial impairment loss for Sony Interactive Entertainment related to Bungie's acquisition and the launch of Marathon.
Destiny 2 Is Getting Last Content Update Soon As Bungie Moves Onto Its Next Big Game
Bungie announced that the final live-service content update for Destiny 2 will be released on June 9, 2026, marking the end of nearly nine years of support. The studio is shifting its focus to its next games, including the extraction shooter Marathon, while ensuring Destiny 2 remains playable. Bungie was acquired by Sony in 2022.
Break In is a New Trademark Filed by Sony
Sony Interactive Entertainment has filed a trademark for a new video game titled 'Break In,' potentially indicating a rebranding of Haven Studios' upcoming heist shooter, Fairgame$. The trademark filing, along with recent reports of negative playtest feedback for Fairgame$, suggests a possible re-evaluation of the game's direction. This news comes as Haven Studios has experienced several high-profile departures, including studio founder Jade Raymond and game director Daniel Drapeau.
ARC Raiders Developer Buffs Underperforming Augments For Future Updates
Embark Studios is buffing underperforming augments in ARC Raiders, including significant improvements to the Tactical Mk. 3 (Healing) augment, to bring them in line with popular options. The recent update also introduced a new weapon, the Rascal, and the Nomadic Envoys faction. Nexon reported that ARC Raiders has sold over 16 million copies worldwide, making it the company's most successful new product release.
Raiders of Blackveil Introduces a Massive New Content Update
Raiders of Blackveil, currently in Early Access on Steam, is releasing "The Ghoulag" content update on May 19. This update introduces a new biome, new enemies including a final boss named Wanda, new equipment, champion perks, and offline play. The game, developed by Wombo Games, blends MOBA-inspired champions, RPG loot, and PvE extraction mechanics.
Arc Raiders turns to Denuvo to finally squash the extraction shooter's cheating problem, but Embark won't use DRM and is "working to ensure minimal impact on performance"
Embark Studios has implemented Denuvo's Anti-Cheat measures in the latest Arc Raiders patch to combat cheating. The studio assures players that this implementation will not involve DRM and is being optimized to minimize performance impact. This update also includes new weapons, a trader, and balance adjustments.
ARC Raiders Gets Grenade Launcher Sidearm, New Traders, Denuvo Anti-Cheat in Latest Update
Embark Studios has released a new update for its extraction shooter ARC Raiders, introducing a new faction called the Nomadic Envoys and a new trader named Ermal. The update also adds a new sidearm grenade launcher called the Rascal, along with various gameplay and balance changes. Additionally, Denuvo Anti-Cheat has been implemented in the game for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Eldritch Escape Lovecraftian Extraction Bullet Heaven Opens Steam Playtest Sign-Ups Today
Krystone Games and Human Qube have announced that Eldritch Escape, a Lovecraftian extraction shooter with bullet heaven elements, is opening sign-ups for its Steam playtest starting May 22. Players can form squads to explore void-consumed worlds, manage resources, and extract loot before being claimed by the void. The playtest will offer 20-minute expeditions showcasing core mechanics and meta-progression.
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EVE Vanguard, an extraction shooter spinoff of EVE Online, will allow players to salvage destroyed ships and sell the parts back to their original owners. The article also briefly mentions Lego Batman.
Extraction shooter spinoff EVE Vanguard will let you salvage ships destroyed in EVE Online, then flog the parts back to their owners
EVE Vanguard, a first-person shooter spinoff of EVE Online, is preparing for its first alpha playtest, Operation Avalon, from July 7th-20th. The game will feature an economic bridge to EVE Online, allowing players to salvage parts from destroyed player ships in Vanguard and sell them back in the MMO. Vanguard will also serve as the ground warfare component for EVE Online's upcoming Military Campaigns.
Arc Raiders tops 16 million sales and could be heading to China
Arc Raiders has surpassed 16 million sales worldwide, with publisher Nexon reporting significant playtime and revenue contributions from the extraction shooter. Nexon has also secured an ISBN license for China and plans closed beta tests, indicating a potential expansion into the lucrative market. The company is also restructuring its development efforts, cancelling some projects and reallocating resources to others, including a mobile title being co-developed with Tencent.
The Best PC Games To Play In 2026
This guide highlights the best PC games available in 2026, spanning various genres and including both recent releases and enduring live-service titles. The list emphasizes games that run well on PC, with considerations for hardware and accessibility, and notes that many titles are also playable on devices like the Steam Deck.
MMO Week in Review: The Only Way to the Cradle of War
This week's MMO news roundup covers major announcements from EVE Online's Cradle of War expansion and Star Citizen's alpha 4.8 Tactical Strike. Guild Wars 2 launched The Only Way update, while Amazon's Lord of the Rings MMORPG fate remains uncertain. NCsoft and Pearl Abyss reported strong financial quarters, and various other MMOs like Farever, EverQuest Legends, and Subnautica 2 were discussed.
Fenris Creations Unveils EVE Vanguard’s Alpha Playtest: Operation Avalon, Launching July 7 | Console Creatures
Fenris Creations announced the first alpha playtest for EVE Vanguard, titled "Operation Avalon," running from July 7-20, 2026. This extraction-adventure FPS, connected to EVE Online, will feature rebuilt combat, new enemies, weapons, and an expanded risk-and-extraction loop. The playtest will be available via Steam and the EVE Launcher, with the full game releasing into Alpha in November 2026 on PC.
EVE Fanfest 2026: EVE Vanguard opens Steam signups for Operation Avalon alpha test
EVE Vanguard, a new first-person shooter from Fenris Creations, has opened signups for its Operation Avalon alpha test on Steam, running from July 7th to 20th. This alpha will showcase the game's lore and core extraction shooter gameplay loop, with plans for future integration with the sci-fi MMO EVE Online.
Eldritch Escape – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Eldritch Escape is a new Lovecraftian extraction bullet heaven game where players form a three-person squad to navigate twisted realities and battle creatures for 20 minutes per expedition. The game features an extraction mechanic where dying means losing all collected loot, meta-progression systems, and procedurally generated worlds with hidden areas and bosses. Beta sign-ups are currently open.
Marathon's future includes duo queues, more PvE modes and better onboarding
Bungie has outlined future plans for its extraction shooter, Marathon, which include the addition of duo queues and more Player vs Environment (PvE) modes. The developer also aims to improve the game's onboarding experience for new players.
Killing Marathon would be self-sabotage for Sony
Despite financial losses and player count concerns, Sony should not abandon Bungie's Marathon, as it is a critically acclaimed title that contrasts with the failure of Concord. The game's positive reception and community engagement demonstrate its potential value as a flagship first-party title for PlayStation's ecosystem.
