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'We know exactly where we are going and exactly what we want to do' — The Division 3 senior producer suggests fans shouldn't worry about the departure of the game's executive producer, confirming its roadmap has been 'planned and secured for some time'
Ubisoft has confirmed that The Division 3's development roadmap is secure and planned, despite the recent departure of its executive producer. Senior producer Fredrik Brönjemark stated that the team knows exactly where they are going. The creative director also revealed that the studio considered a free-to-play model for The Division 2 but decided against it, finding their current monetization strategy effective.
A Ridiculous Waste of Time Launches Free on Steam With Five Mini-Games
A Ridiculous Waste of Time, a collection of five mini-games, has launched for free on Steam for a limited time. Developed by Ridiculous Games, the title features a variety of genres and supports solo and local pass-and-play modes. Additional platforms and mini-games are planned for future updates.
All About Newly Launched Card Battler Wild Cards
Wild Cards, a new card battler from Avid Games, has launched on Android and the App Store. It is a spiritual successor to Cards, the Universe and Everything, featuring faster matches and a focus on diverse card types including historical figures, gods, and animals. The game is free-to-play with optional in-app purchases and player-to-player trading.
The 14 most exciting new video game releases of April 2026
April 2026 is set to be a busy month for new video game releases, with at least 14 titles catching the eye of critics. Notable releases include Darwin's Paradox, a Starfield PlayStation 5 port, Pokémon Champions, and the highly anticipated Saros. The month also features new entries in various genres, from stealth platformers and roguelikes to party games and fighting games, across multiple platforms including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Game Pass Is Adding A New Bonus Soon
Microsoft is adding new perks for Wargaming's free-to-play titles to Xbox Game Pass subscribers over the next 12 months. These bonuses will be available for games like World of Warships, World of Tanks: Modern Armor, and World of Tanks Blitz across PC and Xbox platforms, starting April 9 with World of Warships.
The Division: Resurgence Review in Progress – Mobile agents
The Division: Resurgence offers a full-fledged looter shooter experience on mobile devices, set in a familiar snowy New York City. While the core gameplay loop and tactical combat are present, the game struggles with a cluttered UI, typical free-to-play mechanics, and technical compromises in its transition to mobile platforms, despite being built in Unreal Engine.
Myth of Empires: Throne - Development Roadmap Preview
Myth of Empires: Throne, a standalone seasonal version of Myth of Empires, has released its development roadmap for Seasons 1 to 3. The free-to-play title will introduce new systems like Legendary Warriors, Apocalypse Orbs, and Battlefield Destiny modifiers, alongside cosmetic updates and expanded warfare features including naval combat and flying mounts.
Free-to-play spinoff The Elder Scrolls: Blades is being shut down
The free-to-play game The Elder Scrolls: Blades will be shut down on June 30, 2026. The title was originally released in 2019 as a mobile-first experience.
Best Free PS5 Games To Play In 2026
This guide highlights the best free-to-play games available on PlayStation 5 in 2026, offering a variety of genres from battle royales to tactical shooters and sandbox worlds. These titles deliver polished experiences without any upfront cost, with optional in-game purchases typically being cosmetic or convenience-based. The list includes popular titles like Astro's Playroom, Marvel Rivals, Overwatch, VALORANT, Apex Legends, and Fortnite, among others, showcasing the breadth of quality free gaming options for PS5 owners.
Free-to-play spinoff The Elder Scrolls: Blades is being shut down
Bethesda Softworks is shutting down the free-to-play game The Elder Scrolls: Blades. The game, which is a side-story set between The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, will cease operations on a future date. The article also includes a review of the Nintendo Switch version of the game.
Free-to-play spinoff The Elder Scrolls: Blades is being shut down
Bethesda is shutting down its free-to-play action RPG, The Elder Scrolls: Blades, on June 30, 2026. The game, which launched in early access on mobile in 2019 and later on Nintendo Switch, has already been delisted from digital storefronts.
The Elder Scrolls: Blades Has Been De-Listed From Stores, Servers Shutting Down on June 30
Bethesda is shutting down the free-to-play RPG The Elder Scrolls: Blades, with servers going offline on June 30th, 2026. The game has also been de-listed from all platform stores. Players are being given a bundle of in-game currency to enjoy the remaining content.
Krafton cancels F2P PUBG spin-off PUBG: Blindspot after just 2 months
Krafton has announced the shutdown of its free-to-play PUBG spin-off, PUBG: Blindspot, after only two months of early access. The servers will be closed on March 30th due to the inability to sustainably provide the intended player experience. The Arc Team expressed gratitude to players and indicated a potential return with new experiences in the future.
Gaming’s Getting Expensive AF — Are We Headed for a Rich vs Free Market Split?
An analyst report suggests the gaming industry is splitting into a premium market for wealthy players and a free-to-play market for the masses, driven by rising AAA game prices. Games like Fortnite, Minecraft, and Roblox are gaining significant traction as players opt for accessible, free experiences over expensive new releases. This trend is reshaping gaming culture and forcing developers to reconsider their monetization strategies.
Step Aside, Pokémon! This Ambitious PS5 Creature Catcher Swaps Pokéballs for Pokécubes
Pawprint Studio has announced Aniimo, a free-to-play, next-gen creature-catching open-world RPG for PlayStation 5. Players will capture and battle creatures called Aniimo, combining their elemental powers in squad-based combat. The game will be playable at PAX East, though a release date has not yet been announced.
Winds of Valen is an old school-styled F2P MMORPG that leans on progression through effort
Winds of Valen is a free-to-play MMORPG from Fiery Dog Games that emphasizes player effort for progression, featuring skills like combat, mining, and smithing. The game, available on PC since November, has a 'mostly positive' Steam user score and has received updates including new skill lines and a PvP zone, with future updates planned for magic and high-level content.
FIFA Heroes: Everything We Know
FIFA Heroes, a free-to-play 5-v-5 arcade football game developed by Enver Studios, is set to release on April 28, 2026, for Android, iOS, and PC (Steam), with console versions to follow. The game features a mix of real-world football legends and mythological gods, offering superpower-based gameplay and a monthly season pass for monetization. Early access is currently available in select regions.
Neverness to Everness Global Launch Scheduled for April 29 - GameHaunt
Neverness to Everness, a supernatural urban open-world RPG, is set to launch globally on April 29, 2026, as a free-to-play title. Developed by Hotta Studio and published by Perfect World Games, it will be available on PC, Mac, PlayStation 5, iOS, and Android with full cross-platform save support. The game utilizes Unreal Engine 5 and offers optional in-game purchases, including a starter pack for PlayStation 5 users.
Wuthering Waves coming to Xbox Series in July
Kuro Games announced that the free-to-play open-world action RPG Wuthering Waves will be released on Xbox Series consoles in July. The game is already available on PC and mobile platforms.
This week's Epic Games Store freebies are two games you probably haven't heard of, but will instantly want to try
The Epic Games Store is offering two games, Havendock and Hyper Echelon, for free this week. Players can claim these titles as part of the platform's ongoing tradition of providing free games to its users.