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What Makes Crimson Desert a Strong Contender for Game of the Year
Crimson Desert is positioned as a strong contender for Game of the Year in 2026, aiming to make a significant cultural and critical impact as a new IP. The game emphasizes a traditional premium experience without microtransactions, focusing on cinematic action, large-scale battles, and emergent open-world gameplay inspired by titles like Elden Ring and Breath of the Wild. Its unique genre positioning as a single-player, open-world, action-heavy RPG with deep progression systems could attract a broad audience, differentiating it from other upcoming releases.
Ghost of Yotei's Free Legends PS5 Update Looks Generous in the Live Service Age
Sucker Punch is releasing a free multiplayer expansion called Ghost of Yotei Legends for Ghost of Yotei on March 10, 2026, for PlayStation 5. This expansion, developed alongside the main game, features new boss characters, classes, and replayable missions with unlockable cosmetics through gameplay, avoiding season passes or additional purchases.
EA Lays Off Staff Across All Battlefield Studios Following Record-Breaking Battlefield 6 Launch - IGN
Electronic Arts has laid off an unknown number of employees across its Battlefield studios, including Criterion, Dice, Ripple Effect, and Motive Studios, as part of a "realignment." This follows the record-breaking launch of Battlefield 6 in 2025, which has since faced criticism for its live service support, monetization, and declining player counts. The company states these layoffs are unrelated to its pending acquisition by an investor group.
Marathon First Weekend Impressions – A Brutal Extraction Shooter That’s Hard to Put Down — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Marathon's first weekend impressions reveal a compelling extraction shooter experience with deep gameplay loops and strategic combat. Bungie's signature gunplay is effectively blended with the genre, offering exhilarating encounters and a sense of unpredictability. Despite its challenging nature and acquired taste for some, the game shows significant potential, especially with ongoing community-driven storytelling and the upcoming Cryo Archive map.
Sneaky trademark filing suggests id Software might be working on a long-awaited Quake sequel
A new trademark filing by ZeniMax Media, parent company of id Software, suggests a potential new Quake game is in development. While Quake Champions has seen little activity, the filing for the 'QUAKE' name could indicate a reboot or sequel for the influential first-person shooter franchise.
ARC Raiders Update: New Threats, Nerfs and What’s Next | Invision Game Community
Embark Studios' extraction shooter ARC Raiders has received several updates, including the Shrouded Sky seasonal content with new enemies and environmental hazards like hurricanes. The game has also seen controversial changes to blueprint farming rates and the integration of the Expedition system into core progression. Future updates like Flashpoint and Riven Tides are planned to introduce new maps and content.
GTA Online Players Cash In on Massive Salvage Yard Bonuses This Week
Rockstar Games is offering Grand Theft Auto Online players doubled income and scrapping speeds at Salvage Yards this week, turning the activity into a significant money-making opportunity. The update also includes premium robbery targets with unique vanity plates and a weekly challenge for completing Salvage Yard robberies. This focus on existing businesses with boosted payouts is part of Rockstar's strategy to maintain player engagement in the decade-old title.
Marvel Rivals Unveils New Game Content, Collaborations, and More at Marvel Rivals Assemble Fan Event - GameHaunt
NetEase Games and Marvel Games revealed the 2026 roadmap for Marvel Rivals at the Marvel Rivals Assemble event. The "Avengers: Doomsday" update is set for December 2026, with movie-themed events planned for April, June, August, and October. A new "Loki Mode" will pit one player controlling Loki against six heroes, and new skins for Psylocke and Captain America are launching March 6.
Two genres and seven years on, Remedy attempt to define what a Control game even is in the lead-up to Resonant
Remedy Entertainment is defining what makes a 'Control' game for its upcoming sequel, Control Resonant. Creative leads Sergey Moho and Mikael Kasurinen discussed the challenges of establishing the game's identity, emphasizing an interplay between weapon attacks and combat abilities with an aggressive playstyle, differentiating it from the original's shooter mechanics.
Marathons framtid: gratis säsonger, "väsentliga skillnader"
Bungie has outlined the future of its upcoming game Marathon, detailing a seasonal content model that will offer new gameplay, zones, events, and equipment for free every three months. Each season will reset player levels and gear, but achievements and cosmetics will be retained. The first season, 'Death is the First Step,' begins at launch and will run until June, with the second season starting in July.
Assassin's Creed Shadows 'Moving Into Its Final Phase of Support,' Though Ubisoft Promises a Final 'Few Surprises' - IGN
Ubisoft is winding down support for Assassin's Creed Shadows, with the game entering its final phase of updates after its first anniversary. While no major new content or expansions are planned, the company has promised a few surprises. Development focus is now shifting towards future Assassin's Creed titles, including Codename Hexe and the multiplayer Codename Invictus.
The Division 2's new Realism Mode chops back the HUD, ammo and health regen, and is free for a month
Ubisoft has introduced a new Realism Mode for Tom Clancy's The Division 2, which is available for free for one month and is included with the Warlords of New York expansion. This mode removes HUD elements, disables health regeneration, limits ammo, and increases enemy lethality. The update coincides with the original Tom Clancy's The Division's 10th anniversary and a significant price cut for The Division 2.
Marathon Seasons Explained
Bungie has detailed how seasons will function in their upcoming extraction shooter, Marathon. The game will feature three-month seasons that are free to access or earn, introducing new gameplay elements, gear, and in-game events.
Highguard Closes Its Doors Just Weeks After Launch - GameHaunt
Wildlight Entertainment's free-to-play raid shooter Highguard will shut down its servers on March 12, 2026, just 45 days after its late January launch. Despite attracting nearly 100,000 peak concurrent players on Steam and over 2 million total players, the game failed to retain daily active users due to harsh feedback on its format and loot systems. Tencent reportedly pulled funding, leading to significant layoffs at Wildlight Entertainment.
Highguard Permanently Shuts Down on 12th March
Wildlight Entertainment has announced that its live service shooter Highguard will permanently shut down on March 12, 2026, just 46 days after its release. Despite initial player interest, the game failed to maintain a sustainable player base. A final update will add new characters, skill trees, and weapons before servers go offline.
"We now have a clear vision for how Sumo fits into the new world" - inside the slimmed-down Sumo Group
Sumo Group, now co-led by Gary Dunn and Andy Stewart, is refocusing exclusively on co-development and work-for-hire services for partners, moving away from self-funded IP. This strategic shift follows staff reductions and the divestment of several studios, with support from parent company Tencent. The company aims to leverage its expertise in working with established IPs and offers flexible funding models, including co-funding, to collaborate on projects across various platforms like PC, consoles, and Roblox.
Marathon Confirms Seasonal Resets, Which Means Everyone's Gear, Contract and Faction Progression, and Player Level Wipe Every Few Months - IGN
Bungie has confirmed that its upcoming extraction shooter Marathon will feature seasonal resets, wiping player gear, contracts, faction progression, and player levels every few months. While achievements and cosmetics will be retained, these resets aim to keep the game fresh and provide new opportunities for players. The game launches on March 5 with Season 1: First Step, followed by Season 2: Nightfall, introducing new content and systems.
Bungie lay out their Marathon season plans, which yes, includes forced resets for everybody
Bungie has outlined the seasonal plans for their upcoming shooter, Marathon, which will feature three-month-long seasons with new content and gameplay features. Unlike other games, Marathon will implement forced resets at the start of each season, requiring all players to begin with no gear and face the threat of death. While cosmetics and codex progression will carry over, players will need to re-earn stats and gear each season. The first season, 'Death is the First Step,' will focus on a gold rush on Tau Ceti and introduce a new end-game zone, Cryo Archive, later in the season.
Bungie Confirms First Two Marathon Seasons, Both Adding Free Content
Bungie has detailed the first two seasons for its upcoming shooter Marathon, both of which will offer free content updates. Season 1, launching with the game on March 5, 2026, will include a new end-game zone and a Ranked Mode. Season 2 will follow in June and introduce a new zone variant and customization system, with all post-launch updates confirmed to be free for all players.
Bungie lays out the plan for Marathon seasons: updates will be free for everyone, and the game will feel "meaningfully different" as seasons progress
Bungie has detailed the seasonal content plan for its upcoming game Marathon, which launches on March 5th. Seasons will be free for all players, last approximately three months, and introduce meaningful changes to the game. Season 1 will include a new zone called Cryo Archive, a ranked mode, new events, and a new weapon, with further narrative content and features planned for subsequent seasons.
