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Mycopunk Achievements Guide - How to 100% on Steam
This guide details how to achieve 100% completion in the looter shooter Mycopunk, focusing on all available achievements. It lists specific tasks required for each achievement, such as completing missions on various threat levels, collecting upgrades, and defeating specific enemies.
I know you probably don't have mushroom in your backlog, but fungus looter shooter Mycopunk is now out in 1.0 and looks like the opposite of a shiitake time
The co-op looter shooter Mycopunk has officially launched its 1.0 version, featuring a new playable character called the Mycologist with unique abilities. The update also introduces a new 'population control' mission, a special sofa rescue assignment, new weapons like the diffraction driver and snowball grenade, and a new region on New Atlas' moonlet. The game is currently available at a 50% discount.
The Division 2 brings lunatic enemies and Halloween goodies in its Red Moon Unleashed event
The Division 2 has launched its Red Moon Unleashed Halloween event, featuring moon cultist enemies with a 'lunatic' modifier that increases their damage and rate of fire. Players can earn spooky gear, masks, and weapons by participating in the event, which runs until November 3rd. The update also includes fixes and adjustments to game modes and weapon balancing.
Here are our PS Plus Premium and Extra games for October
Sony has announced the lineup of games available for PlayStation Plus Premium and Extra subscribers in October, featuring a mix of new releases and older titles. Highlights include Horizon Forbidden West, Mafia: The Old Country, and the day-one launch of the co-op looter shooter Mycopunk.
First Impressions: The Division 2’s Echoes of Central Park might be great, but it doesn’t show its hand very fast
First impressions of The Division 2's Echoes of Central Park DLC reveal a strong horror atmosphere and intriguing narrative setup, but concerns remain about underdeveloped gameplay features like companions and potentially unfinished mechanics. While the spooky vibes and story hooks are promising, the core gameplay loop and companion AI felt uninspired in the preview build.
Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 Rolls Out Crossplay on November 10th, But Console Players Need to Wait
Tom Clancy's The Division 2 is rolling out crossplay on November 10th, but it will be implemented in stages, with PC players initially playing only with each other. Console players will be integrated later once stability is confirmed. The update also coincides with the release of the "Echoes of Central Park" expansion, which adds new campaign content, areas, gear, and three new companion types.
The Division 2’s Echoes of Central Park DLC gets a release date of November 3
The Division 2's Echoes of Central Park DLC will launch on November 3rd, featuring a horror-themed story in Central Park and the Upper West Side. The expansion introduces new NPCs, skill variants, gear, and a roguelite-inspired endgame experience.
The Division 2's Echoes of Central Park is frighteningly familiar, for better and worse
The upcoming DLC for The Division 2, Echoes of Central Park, introduces a darker, horror-tinged narrative set in New York City. While the core gameplay loop remains familiar, the expansion promises new story beats, overhauled endgame content, and six new skill variants. Cross-play is also set to launch in November.
The next Division 2 expansion, Echoes of Central Park, will be twice the size of Battle for Brooklyn, feature a brand-new endgame, and is the game's 'darkest, most harrowing chapter' yet, according to Ubisoft
Ubisoft has announced "Echoes of Central Park," the next major expansion for Tom Clancy's The Division 2, set to launch on November 3. This expansion will be twice the size of the "Battle for Brooklyn" DLC, feature a new endgame with roguelike elements, and introduce a darker, horror-infused narrative set in Central Park and the Upper West Side. The company also confirmed that full cross-play is coming to the game in the future.
The First Descendant releases Ultimate Hailey, adds new dungeon and high-tier weapon trading
The First Descendant has released Ultimate Hailey, a new variant of the character featuring enhanced skill modules and a new questline. The update also introduces the Cradle of Evolution dungeon, high-tier weapon trading, and various balance changes.
Once Human is buffing a machine gun and a set of named armor next week
Netease's Starry Studio is releasing a patch for Once Human next week that will adjust the MG4 – Conflicting Memories machine gun and the Treacherous Tides armor set. The machine gun's shrapnel effect will occur more frequently and grant super armor, while the armor set's damage boost will be tied to HP instead of sanity.
Popular PS4 & PS5 Shooter Game Gets 90% PlayStation Store Discount
Gearbox Software's Borderlands 3 is currently available for 90% off on the PlayStation Store, priced at $5.99 for the base game and $11.99 for the Super Deluxe Edition. This limited-time offer, which includes digital upgrades and PS5 optimization, ends on September 10, 2026. The game features single-player, online co-op, and local split-screen modes.
Splatoon Raiders: 5 Habits Veterans Must Unlearn
This article advises veteran Splatoon players on habits to unlearn when approaching Splatoon Raiders, a new looter-shooter with RPG elements. It highlights key differences in mechanics like sub-weapons (gadgets), the value of losses for progression, the strategic importance of inking, and the role of the Bot Buddy, suggesting these changes offer a deep and fresh experience.
PlayStation Plus Extra October Game Revealed Early and It’s a Good One
Sony Interactive Entertainment has revealed that Mycopunk will be the first game added to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium in October 2026, launching day-one for subscribers. The cooperative looter shooter has been well-received in early access on Steam. Additionally, three classic titles, Mega Man X: Command Mission, Dino Crisis 2, and Ratchet & Clank, are coming to PlayStation Plus Premium.
People Are Spamming Sony's State of Play Chat With Destiny 3 Requests
Destiny fans are flooding Sony's State of Play livestream chat with requests for Destiny 3 and more content for the looter shooter franchise. The hashtag #WeWantDestiny is being used to express the community's desire for a new installment and continued support from developer Bungie.
The Division 2 outlines changes to next season’s test build, teases Central Park DLC details at Gamescom
Ubisoft Massive has outlined upcoming changes for The Division 2's next season and its test build, incorporating player feedback on elements like the Determined perk and weapon balancing. The studio also teased further details about the Central Park DLC, which will be revealed at Gamescom.
Borderlands 4 Story Pack 2, Bounty Pack 5 Get September 10th Release Date
Gearbox Entertainment announced that Borderlands 4's Story Pack 2, FL4K and the Last Resort, and Bounty Pack 5, Amara and the Vile Shadows, will be released on September 10th. These packs introduce new story content, characters like FL4K and Amara, and enemies from the Tediore corporation. A free update will also increase the level cap by 10, and a new Vault Hunter, Loveless the Hacker, will be revealed soon. Borderlands 4 is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
A Canceled Mandalorian Looter Shooter Just Surfaced, and Star Wars Fans Are Devastated
Footage has emerged from the defunct studio Echtra Games showcasing a canceled Star Wars looter shooter set in The Mandalorian universe. The game, which featured a Jedi and a Mandalorian protagonist, appeared to be in an advanced state of development, sparking disappointment and discussion among fans about what could have been.
Review – Splatoon Raiders (Switch 2)
Splatoon Raiders offers a fresh single-player and cooperative looter shooter experience for the Nintendo Switch, building upon the franchise's signature paint-based combat. While the narrative is light, the gameplay loop of collecting gear and upgrading characters is highly addictive, though boss fights can be a low point. The game features simplified yet deep RPG mechanics and a vibrant art style, but its music is a notable departure from the series' usual quality.
Canceled Star Wars RPG surfaces 1 year after it was officially scrapped, revealing Jedi and Mandalorian combat, looter shooter gameplay, and more we'll never get to experience ourselves
Footage has surfaced online of a canceled Star Wars action RPG, reportedly codenamed Star Wars: Magellan, which was in development at Echtra Games before the studio's closure. The leaked gameplay showcases playable Mandalorian and Jedi characters engaging in combat, featuring looter shooter mechanics and a multiplayer ARPG focus. The game was intended for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S before its cancellation.
