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Dead by Daylight's new chat wheel for Survivors is already better thanks to feedback
Behaviour Interactive is introducing a new 'Player Intent' chat wheel for Survivors in Dead by Daylight, allowing for quick communication of actions and intentions. The system will feature customizable preset messages with a cooldown to prevent spam. Players will have the option to disable the feature entirely or mute individual users who misuse it.
Halo Studios Reportedly Cancels New Multiplayer Project
A new Halo multiplayer game has reportedly been canceled, according to sources familiar with the project. The cancellation marks a significant shift for the franchise's development.
PROJECT ZETA UNVEILS NEW HERO ‘MIKA MIST’ AT FIRST GLOBAL COMMUNITY TEST
KRAFTON, Inc. is holding the first global community test for its upcoming multiplayer tactical arena game, Project ZETA, from June 25 to June 28. The test introduces a new hero named 'Mika Mist' and is accessible to anyone worldwide via the Project ZETA Steam page. The game, developed by NIRVANANA Studio, is planned for an Early Access launch in the second half of the year.
Hold out for a little longer FromSoft fans — The Duskbloods will get a closed network test this summer, but a release date for the full game has yet to be announced
FromSoftware has revealed a new trailer for their upcoming multiplayer game, The Duskbloods, and announced a closed network test for summer 2026 exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2. While a release date for the full game has not yet been announced, director Hidetaka Miyazaki shared that the game was initially conceived for the original Switch before development shifted to the more powerful successor.
The Duskbloods Trailer Reveals Closed Network Test for Summer 2026
FromSoftware revealed its new multiplayer game, The Duskbloods, during the June 2026 Nintendo Direct. A closed network test for the game is scheduled for Summer 2026.
Crashout Crew Achievements Guide - How to 100% on Steam
This guide details how to achieve 100% completion in the driving-focused multiplayer game Crashout Crew on PC. It lists all achievements, including tasks like completing shifts without crashing, upgrading forklifts, and shipping specific quantities of boxes.
Looks like The Witcher 4 work isn't holding back multiplayer spinoff Project Sirius — it just picked up the narrative lead of one of Destiny 2's best expansions
Kwan Perng, formerly the narrative lead for Destiny 2: The Final Shape, has been appointed as the lead writer for CD Projekt Red's multiplayer Witcher spin-off, Project Sirius. Perng announced his new role on LinkedIn, expressing his immersion in The Witcher universe. This hiring suggests that development on Project Sirius is progressing, even as CD Projekt Red prioritizes The Witcher 4.
Narrative lead of Destiny 2's best expansion joins The Witcher multiplayer game Project Sirius at CD Projekt Red
Kwan Perng, a narrative lead on Destiny 2's The Final Shape expansion, has joined CD Projekt Red as the lead writer for the upcoming multiplayer game, Project Sirius. Perng previously worked on Destiny 2 expansions and Guild Wars 2: End of Dragons. Project Sirius is one of several Witcher-related projects in development at CD Projekt Red.
Ubisoft responds to Assassin’s Creed: Invictus leak with a flat ‘Nice Try’
Ubisoft responded to a leaked screenshot of its upcoming multiplayer Assassin's Creed spinoff, Invictus, with a "nice try." The company confirmed the image was altered, likely with AI, but acknowledged that "something is happening" with the title and promised more information when appropriate.
Horizon Hunters Gathering's Next Test Starts Soon, Here's How To Sign Up
The second closed playtest for the upcoming multiplayer game Horizon Hunters Gathering will run from May 22-25 on PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam. Players can sign up through the PlayStation Beta Program website for a chance to participate. This test includes new characters, a playable narrative episode, and more challenging difficulty modes for existing modes.
Assassin’s Creed Invictus Playtester Find The Game Awful
Recent leaks suggest that playtesters found the upcoming multiplayer game Assassin's Creed Invictus to be in poor condition, with one report describing it as "awful." The game, which is being developed by Ubisoft Montreal, has reportedly faced delays and may be pushed back from its initial 2025 release window. This follows a trend of live service games failing to meet expectations, raising questions about Assassin's Creed Invictus's future.
We're Sure This Petition to Release the PS5 Last of Us Online Multiplayer Game Will Work
A petition has been created on Change.org urging Naughty Dog and PlayStation to release the cancelled The Last of Us online multiplayer game, citing fan dedication and market potential. Despite former developers claiming the game was 80% complete and highly praised, the article suggests the petition is unlikely to sway the companies' decision to focus on single-player titles.
The new Arc Raiders update gives us a glimpse into the beforetimes, and it turns out people were rude then, too
The latest update for Arc Raiders introduces a new map called Riven Tides, featuring a dilapidated resort setting that offers a glimpse into the game's past. The update also includes new collectible trinkets and a new Arc threat known as the Arc Turbine, which presents a more contemplative, slow-moving danger compared to previous enemies.
The Last of Us Online was "the best multiplayer game" many Naughty Dog devs had "ever played," ex…
Former Naughty Dog developer Vinit Agarwal stated that the canceled multiplayer game, The Last of Us Online, was considered by many ex-colleagues to be the best multiplayer game they had ever played. Despite being approximately 80% complete, the live service title was canceled, leading Agarwal to vow that future projects he works on will be released.
The Last of Us Online Was 'the Best Multiplayer Game' Devs Ever Played
Former Naughty Dog developers reportedly considered the cancelled "The Last of Us Multiplayer" to be the best multiplayer game they had ever played. The game director, Vinit Agarwal, stated the project was 80% complete after seven years of development before Naughty Dog chose to focus on "Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet" instead. Sony has since released other multiplayer titles with varying success.
Cancelled The Last of Us Online director says it was 'the best multiplayer game' the team had ever played
Former game director Vinit Agarwal described the cancelled multiplayer game The Last of Us Online as 'the best multiplayer game [the team] ever played.' Agarwal revealed the project was approximately 80 percent complete before its cancellation, which was reportedly made to prioritize another game directed by Neil Druckmann.
Vampire Crawlers, Peter Molyneux's return and other new indie games worth checking out
This article rounds up several new and upcoming indie games, highlighting Vampire Crawlers, Masters of Albion, Snap & Grab, Indoor Baseball, Crashout Crew, Kick, Elfie: A Sand Plan, and Clockwork Ambrosia. It also touches on hardware limitations and the creativity fostered by the Playdate console.
Ubsioft confirms that it canceled its multiplayer cozy RPG, Alterra
Ubisoft has canceled its multiplayer cozy RPG, Alterra, after three years of development. The company stated that the decision was part of its ongoing portfolio management and project assessment. This cancellation follows a period of significant challenges for Ubisoft, including layoffs and studio closures, though no employees are being laid off due to Alterra's discontinuation.
2025 PS5, PS4 Multiplayer Game Shutting Down Already
Sociable Soccer 25, a multiplayer game for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 developed by Jon Hare's Tower Studios, is shutting down its servers on September 28, 2026. The game was delisted less than a year after its launch, and players are experiencing issues with trophy syncing and the game's PS4 version not properly connecting to PlayStation servers. Tower Studios is now focusing on its next title, Sociable Soccer Champions.
The Last of Us multiplayer game director learned of the game's cancellation a day before the public
Vinit Agarwal, the game director for the canceled The Last of Us multiplayer project, revealed in a recent interview that he learned of the game's cancellation just one day before the public announcement. The project, developed by Naughty Dog, was officially scrapped earlier this year.