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Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls Is Getting A New ″Less Serious″ Multiplayer Mode
Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls will feature a new, less serious multiplayer mode designed for new players, according to the game's developers. This unannounced mode aims to provide a more accessible online experience.
Marvel Rivals Has Reportedly Been Confirmed For Switch 2
Marvel Games executive producer Danny Koo has confirmed that Marvel Rivals is in development for the Nintendo Switch 2. While an official announcement date has not been set, Koo stated that the team is actively working on the port and will share news when it is ready. The 6v6 multiplayer title will feature cross-platform support.
How multiplayer works in Slay the Spire 2
This guide explains how multiplayer and co-op modes function in Slay the Spire 2. It details how to host and join games, emphasizing that players must be Steam friends. The article also covers changes to game mechanics, save files, battle systems, map progression, and Ascension levels in multiplayer.
Marvel Rivals is coming to Nintendo Switch 2
Marvel Rivals is confirmed to be in development for the Nintendo Switch 2, according to Marvel Games executive producer Danny Koo and producer Weicong Wu in separate interviews with IGN. While development status is unclear, the team is actively communicating with Nintendo and will share news when available.
I built the biggest, ugliest vase Double Fine's Kiln would let me and immediately got bullied by better potters
Kiln is an upcoming multiplayer game from Double Fine where players control pots that fight and interact with each other. During a preview event, the author created a large, aesthetically unappealing pot that proved slow and ineffective in combat against more nimble opponents. The game is set to release on April 23, 2026, for Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5, and PC, with an open beta planned for PC from April 9-11.
Snooker Blitz – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Snooker Blitz, a competitive online snooker game for PC, is opening beta sign-ups. The game features realistic ball physics, precision controls, and real-time multiplayer matches. Players can compete in one-on-one games or tournaments, climb leaderboards, and customize their cues and balls.
Hello Kitty Island Adventure invites players to a colorful metropolis with its April 16 DLC
The multiplayer life simulation RPG Hello Kitty Island Adventure is releasing its second DLC, City Town, on April 16th. This new content introduces a "rainbow metropolis" with new characters like U*SA*HA*NA, over 90 quests, new shops, and the ability to design an Imagination Cafe.
Dimensional Double Shift Sporelando Expansion Launching April 23
Owlchemy Labs is launching the Sporelando expansion for its VR title Dimensional Double Shift on April 23 for Meta Quest and Android XR. The expansion introduces a new suburban swamp setting where players control sentient fungi and engage in tasks like repairing bio-mechanical golf carts and serving local cuisine. CEO Andrew Eiche stated the dimension was inspired by the concept of 'Florida Man' being a sentient mushroom, blending the mundane with the absurd for chaotic co-op gameplay.
Kill your clone in It Has My Face with the expanded 1.0 release in April
NightByte Games announced that It Has My Face will receive its 1.0 release on April 3rd, featuring new multiplayer modes like Team Deathmatch and Free For All for up to 8 players, two new single-player story chapters, public and private multiplayer lobbies, new maps, mutators, and a final boss fight. The game is described as a blend of Hitman and hide-and-seek where players hunt their own clones. The game will also feature native Linux support.
Pokemon Champions launches in April
The Pokemon Company and The Pokemon Works have announced that Pokemon Champions, a new multiplayer-focused Pokemon battling game, will launch on Nintendo Switch on April 8th, with iOS and Android versions to follow in 2026. The free-to-start game features online battles, team building, and various monetization options including a Premium Battle Pass.
It Has My Face, my favourite sci-fi assassination sim about being stalked by a clone of yourself, has a 1.0 release date
The roguelite assassination game It Has My Face will launch its 1.0 version on April 3rd, 2026, exiting early access. The update will include new multiplayer modes like Team Deathmatch and Free For All for up to 8 players, expanded story mode with two new chapters, additional clone abilities, and a new final boss. A Steam demo is currently available.
War Thunder Infantry gets a new trailer and test event
War Thunder Infantry is nearing release with a new trailer and a closed testing period featuring Domination modes for 64 vs 64 and 20 vs 20 battles. This update introduces solo players to forming squads and adds native Linux support, with a public release date yet to be announced. The expansion is expected to be a major addition to the base game, incorporating elements similar to the Battlefield series.
"Most North Americans and Europeans don't understand the frustrating feeling of waiting 10 minutes to find a match" - Bungie steps into help Marathon players from "isolated geographical regions"
Bungie has implemented a matchmaking update for Marathon to address long queue times experienced by players in "isolated geographical regions" outside of North America and Europe. The change aims to balance faster matchmaking with low-latency gameplay, and initial reports indicate improved connection times for affected players. Additionally, a fix is being implemented for loot vaults on the Cryo Archive map.
New Devlog Reveals Progress on The Apocalypse
The indie open-world survival game The Apocalypse has released a new development log detailing progress on technical optimization and core system development. Recent work has focused on large-scale world loading, multiplayer synchronization, and AI behavior improvements. The developer aims to provide transparency by showcasing internal build testing footage.
Era One build 0.11 available news - Era One
The developers of Era One have released build 0.11, which addresses all reported issues and incorporates community suggestions. While further improvements to the current release will continue, the team is now shifting focus to build 12, scheduled for June, which will introduce full multiplayer functionality and new features.
Gummies in Kirby Air Riders were in the early planning stage, initially was an online-only feature
Kirby Air Riders director Masahiro Sakurai revealed that the Gummies feature was initially planned as an online-only component during the early stages of development. Further details about the game's planning were shared on Nintendo's official website.
Evening Consolidation
Online multiplayer servers for Battlefield Hardline are scheduled to shut down in June. Additionally, Worshippers of Cthulhu is launching on Xbox Series X on March 27, and Rival Stars Horse Racing will be available on Xbox on April 28.
Co-op shooter FBC Firebreak releases final update, will stay online and let friends play for free
Remedy Entertainment has released the final major update for its co-op shooter FBC: Firebreak, titled Open House. While no new playable content will be added, the game will remain online and is now permanently priced at $20, with a free "friend's pass" available for cross-platform play. The update includes balance tweaks, bug fixes, and changes to in-game conditions.
Cool Story Bro! – A friendslop game about writing stories
Cool Story Bro!, a party game developed by solo developer Mateo Covic (ZoroArts), challenges players to write short stories using four random words. The game features fast-paced typing mechanics, player sabotage, and a voting system for story presentations. It is scheduled to launch in April 2026 on PC and is available to wishlist on Steam.
Back from the cold: Snow War - Multiplayer FPS in Early Access 3rd April 2026!
Finnish indie developer Gnomecraft announced that their multiplayer first-person shooter, Snow War, will launch on Steam Early Access on April 3rd, 2026, for PC. Originally a Half-Life mod, the standalone version will be priced at $9.99 with a 30% launch discount. The game supports up to 16 players online and features character customization and power-ups, built on Unreal Engine.