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Space Marine 2 is shadowdropping a free campaign mission and giving Siege Mode progression some much-needed love
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 has released a free PvE campaign mission and significant updates to its Siege Mode as part of the Purgation Update. The game is also available for free this weekend on PC and consoles, featuring a trial of the first few campaign missions and all PvP modes.
Get Tomb Raider I-III Remastered and Down in Bermuda for Free
The Epic Games Store is offering Tomb Raider I-III Remastered and Down in Bermuda for free as part of its weekly giveaway. Players can claim these titles until next Thursday. This promotion coincides with a sale event on the platform.
GOALS Announces Global Launch Date
Independent studio GOALS AB has announced that their free-to-play competitive football game, GOALS, will officially launch on June 4th. The game features responsive gameplay powered by custom-made SENTEC netcode technology and will not include real football stars, instead focusing on unique player characters.
Pre-Registration Opens for The Walking Dead: Aftermath Ahead of Summer Game Launch
Ares Interactive and AMC Global Media have opened pre-registration for The Walking Dead: Aftermath, a free-to-play roguelite game set in The Walking Dead universe. Players who pre-register will receive exclusive in-game items. The game is set to launch on the App Store and Google Play in Summer 2026, with additional platforms to be announced.
World of Tanks: Heat drar åt hero shooter-hållet
Wargaming is releasing a new free-to-play title, World of Tanks: Heat, next week, which shifts towards a hero shooter-like experience. The game features eight unique agents with special abilities and fifteen distinct tanks, drawing comparisons to Overwatch and Apex Legends. It will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X.
World of Tanks: Heat drar år hero shooter-hållet
Wargaming is releasing World of Tanks: Heat next week, a new free-to-play title that incorporates hero shooter elements. Players can choose from eight agents with unique abilities and utilize fifteen distinct tanks. The game will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X, featuring fast-paced matches and new game modes.
Free-to-Play Steampunk ARPG Crystalfall Is Getting its First Content Update While Addressing Key Player Concerns
CRG Studio announced that its free-to-play steampunk ARPG, Crystalfall, will receive its first content update on June 4, 2026, alongside addressing player feedback from its Early Access launch on Steam. The update includes new content, progression mechanics, quality-of-life improvements, and monetization adjustments, aiming to resolve concerns about content depth and monetization.
Soulbound: Online Coming to Steam
Spiderware has announced that Soulbound: Online, a standalone version of its free-to-play browser-based MMORPG with over one million players, will soon launch on PC via Steam. Further details about the new content are expected shortly.
Spellcasters Chronicles to end service on June 19
Quantic Dream will be shutting down its free-to-play team-based third-person shooter, Spellcasters Chronicles, on June 19. The developer has ceased further development and will end all game services on that date.
Quantic Dream shutting down Spellcasters Chronicles this summer
Quantic Dream announced the discontinuation of development for their free-to-play game Spellcasters Chronicles, which will shut down on June 19, 2026. The studio cited the challenging market environment and insufficient audience for the decision, leading to an internal reorganization. Development on Star Wars Eclipse remains unaffected.
World Of Tanks’ New Arcade Spin-Off Launches On May 26
Wargaming has announced that World of Tanks: Heat, a free-to-play tactical vehicle shooter spin-off, will launch on May 26 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Built on a new proprietary engine, the game features cross-play and cross-progression, offering various game modes, Agents, and customizable vehicles.
World Of Tanks’ New Arcade Spin-Off Launches On May 26
Wargaming has announced that World of Tanks: Heat, a free-to-play tactical vehicle shooter spin-off, will launch on May 26 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Built on a new proprietary engine, the game features cross-play and cross-progression, offering various game modes, Agents, and customizable vehicles.
World of Tanks: HEAT Launches May 26, 2026
World of Tanks: HEAT, a new standalone free-to-play tactical vehicle shooter, is launching on May 26, 2026, for PC, Steam Deck, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and NVIDIA GeForce NOW with full cross-platform play. Developed by Wargaming on a new proprietary engine, the game features an alternate post-WWII setting with hero-enhanced tanks, multiple agents and vehicles, eight maps, and four PvP modes.
World of Tanks: HEAT, Wargaming's new standalone and free-to-play tactical vehicle shooter, officially launches…
Wargaming Group has announced that World of Tanks: HEAT, its new free-to-play tactical vehicle shooter, will officially launch on May 26, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Series S. The game features cross-platform play and progression, set in an alternate post-WWII era with four PvP modes and eight maps.
Find Out What's Next for PS5's GTA-Like Anime Open World Later This Week
The free-to-play open-world gacha game NTE will reveal details about its upcoming v1.1 update during a Special Program livestream on May 23rd. This update is expected to introduce new characters, quests, and potentially a Porsche collaboration. The author also hopes for quality-of-life improvements and better in-game events for the PlayStation 5 version.
World of Tanks: HEAT launches May 26
World of Tanks: HEAT, a free-to-play alternate post-World War II tactical vehicle shooter, is set to launch on May 26. The game focuses on strategic vehicle combat.
Nintendo Announces Photo-Based Mobile Game Pictonico! for iOS and Android
Nintendo has announced Pictonico!, a free-to-play mobile game for iOS and Android launching May 28, 2026. The game allows players to turn real-life photos into silly minigames, with a portion of minigames available for free and the rest unlockable via paid volumes.
My Little Pony: Magic Princess Gallops Onto The Xbox Store For Free
My Little Pony: Magic Princess, a free-to-play city builder and adventure game from Gameloft, has been released on the Xbox Store for PC. While playable on PC, it is not available on Xbox consoles like the Xbox Series X|S or Xbox One. The game features hundreds of unlockable characters and locations from the My Little Pony franchise.
Sea of Remnants Announces Q3 2026 Launch Window in China - GameHaunt
NetEase Games has announced that its free-to-play pirate RPG, Sea of Remnants, will launch in China during the third quarter of 2026. Developed by Joker Studio, the game will feature real-time naval combat and turn-based land battles with a unique art style. A closed beta test is currently underway for players to provide feedback.
Imperial Faction Launches in Gladiator Mayhem with Expanded Roster by Lightning Forge Games
Lightning Forge Games has launched the Imperial Faction in their free-to-play action RPG, Gladiator Mayhem, completing the game's four distinct factions. The Imperials are designed for precise mobility, making them accessible to new players and crucial in the ongoing quest for the Forge Key. The game, developed on the Avalanche platform, also features NFTs, AI teammates, and an 'AFK-and-Earn' system, with a new rewards season underway.