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Spirit Crossing changes some friendship mechanics and friendship gems with its latest patch
The latest patch for Spirit Crossing introduces several changes to its friendship mechanics and Friendship Gems. Players can now earn more Friendship Gems daily through various activities, and the daily offering limit has been increased. Additionally, Proximity Chat is now unlocked earlier, and new Waystation Bounties have been added as community objectives.
State of Decay 3 – Alpha Sign Up (Xbox & PC) | Alpha Beta Gamer
Players can now sign up for an upcoming playtest of State of Decay 3, an open-world survival game set in a zombie-infested world. The game, announced in 2020, features persistent choices, resource management, and cooperative multiplayer for up to four players. Sign-ups require a Discord account and are available for both Xbox and PC.
The Best of Humble: Fight 4 Your Friends game bundle brings multiplayer madness
The Humble Bundle 'Fight 4 Your Friends' bundle is now available, featuring multiplayer-focused games like Zombie Army 4, The Anacrusis, and Zombie Army Trilogy for PC. The bundle offers these titles at a discounted price, with links to Steam for more information on each game's positive reception.
Black Ops 7 may earn about $30,000 for each negative review
Season 03 of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Call of Duty: Warzone is launching on April 2, bringing new maps like Beacon and Abyss for Multiplayer, and Ashwood Survival Map for Zombies. The update also includes a new Launch Pad POI in Verdansk and a limited-time free play period for Endgame.
Battlefield 6's transformative new creation tool makes Portal much more powerful: "no more compromises"
Battlefield 6 is introducing a new Portal Gadget with the upcoming Hunter/Prey update, significantly enhancing its creation tools for user-generated content. This update, part of Season 2, also brings improvements to the core multiplayer progression system and team communication features, including spotting reliability. Battlefield Studios is also evaluating feedback from recent battle royale solo tests.
Stormgate Losing Multiplayer Support
Frost Giant Studios has announced that multiplayer modes and features for their game Stormgate will be shut down at the end of the month. The decision comes after a period of reflection on the game's development and support.
New Dead by Daylight Publishers Game "It Has My Face" Leaves Early Access With Discount
NightByte Games and Behaviour Interactive announced that their game, It Has My Face, is leaving early access with a 20 percent discount, maintaining its $10 price point. The update includes two new final chapters, new monsters, mutators, environments, and an expanded eight-player multiplayer mode with Team Deathmatch and Free for All options. Dead by Daylight players who participated in testing will receive exclusive banners.
Here’s how Slay The Spire 2’s co-op works, so you can play with others
Slay the Spire 2 features a co-op multiplayer mode that allows players to team up on PC via Steam friends lists. While each player manages their own deck, relics, and gold, enemies are shared threats, and combat actions occur simultaneously. Co-op saves are tied to the host, and the mode has its own separate Ascension progression.
Super combat 3 - An Amiga multiplayer game was lost and now recovered thanks to emulation.
The lost Amiga multiplayer game Super Combat 3, originally developed in 1995, has been recovered and made public through modern emulation techniques. This intense two-player action title features local combat with objectives such as hostage rescue and base destruction.
HoYoverse’s cozy multiplayer sim Petit Planet opens signups for April 21 closed beta
HoYoverse has opened signups for a closed beta test for its cozy galactic life simulation game, Petit Planet. The "Stardrift Test" will begin on April 21 for PC, iOS, and Android, introducing new Neighbors, enhanced Starsea Voyage experiences, and activities at the Galactic Bazaar. Players will act as Planet Tenders, managing their own planets, farming, fishing, cooking, and interacting with other players and characters.
How to ride on a player’s shoulders to gather intel on their movements in Fortnite Chapter 7, season 2
This guide explains how to complete the Fortnite Chapter 7, Season 2 mission that requires riding on a player's shoulders to gather intel. The process involves selecting a match with multiple players, landing on the main island, having a teammate initiate the 'Shoulder Ride' social interaction, and then accepting the ride. This mechanic is crucial for completing specific in-game quests.
You’re a cat, your purpose is to mow catnip, and it only costs $1.
Developer sorryaboutyourcats has announced Mow Meow, a multiplayer catnip mowing experience set to release on March 4, 2026. The game will support up to 20 players, featuring activities like acquiring catnip to purchase items, exploring environments, and interacting with NPCs. Players can customize their cats with different fur, hats, and shoes.
Marathon Review – Bungie Nails the Extraction Shooter Loop
Bungie's Marathon successfully revitalizes the extraction shooter genre, offering a compelling gameplay loop that respects player time. Despite initial hesitation towards the genre, the game's smart design, engaging faction system, and satisfying gunplay make it a standout experience. However, effective communication with teammates is crucial, especially in later maps, which can be a challenge with random matchmaking.
Warren Spector's Thick as Thieves gets a bit less interesting as it ditches PvPvE for solo and co-op play
OtherSide Entertainment's upcoming immersive sim, Thick as Thieves, is shifting its focus from PvPvE to single-player and two-player co-op. Director Warren Spector's studio decided to pivot after finding more enjoyment in cooperative play during development. A gameplay trailer is expected at the upcoming Triple-I Initiative showcase.
HoYoverse’s Cosmic Life Sim Petit Planet Stardrift Test Beginning April 21
HoYoverse's new cosmic life simulation game, Petit Planet, will begin its "Stardrift Test" closed beta on April 21 for PC, iOS, and Android. This test will introduce new characters, enhance gameplay experiences, and add new activities. Players can sign up via the official website for this immersive, cozy multiplayer experience.
Little Crossroads Is an Upcoming Multiplayer Life Sim That’s Part Webfishing and Part Runescape
Little Crossroads is an upcoming multiplayer life simulation game developed and published by Red Merle Games. This debut title features sandbox exploration, skill progression, and activities like fishing, mining, and bug-catching. Players can cooperate with friends in real-time multiplayer to build homes, explore biomes, and unravel mysteries about the game's world.
Sword Art Online Fractured Daydream Adds Single-Player Mode as Bandai Namco Refines Its Online Approach
Sword Art Online Fractured Daydream is introducing a single-player mode, a significant shift for the online-focused game. Bandai Namco Entertainment is also refining its approach to online experiences with titles like Sword Art Online Echoes of Aincrad, which offers a more solo-driven RPG experience with optional social elements. This indicates a broader trend for the series towards greater flexibility between single-player and multiplayer playstyles.
Black Ops 7 multiplayer camo challenges list – All BO7 weapon camos
This guide details all multiplayer camo challenges for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, including Military and Mastery camos. It breaks down the specific requirements for unlocking each cosmetic for assault rifles, SMGs, shotguns, and more.
Slay the Spire 2 dev teases 3 new modes: something "very competitive," one for players who don't "have the time" for "the Slay the Spire experience," and a new multiplayer setting
Mega Crit co-founder Casey Yano has teased three new game modes for Slay the Spire 2, including a competitive mode, a mode for players with less time, and a new multiplayer setting. The studio is exploring these additions to expand the roguelike deckbuilder experience beyond its current offerings.
PS5's Brilliant Ghost of Yotei Legends Expands with 'Hardcore' Raid Next Week
Sucker Punch Productions has announced that a new endgame raid for Ghost of Tsushima: Legends will be released on April 10th. This challenging raid requires four players and features a battle against the Dragon and Lord Saito. The raid will be included in the game's next patch.
