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Brave a procedural world of alien monsters and mysteries in Haex
Haex, an open world survival shooter from Dead Astronauts, has been revealed. The game features a procedurally generated sub-arctic world filled with monsters, robots, and mysteries, and is set to launch in 2027 with an Early Access release. Players will explore, gather alien abilities, and uncover the fate of a previous science expedition.
2017's Ghost Recon Wildlands is a gloriously chaotic shooter that's more than the sum of its parts
Ghost Recon Wildlands, released in 2017, is a gloriously chaotic open-world tactical shooter that offers a sprawling world and engaging gameplay loops. Despite some repetition in missions and a lack of deep stealth mechanics, the game's emergent chaos and satisfying tactical moments make it a worthwhile experience. The article highlights the game's strengths in its early missions and its ability to create memorable, unplanned scenarios.
STALKER 2 Sealed Truth update is live – explore the mysterious X-Lab in free new quest
GSC Game World has released the 'Sealed Truth' update for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, adding a new quest to explore the mysterious X-Lab. This free update serves as a thank you to players and a celebration of the upcoming 'Cost of Hope' DLC, which will introduce new regions and continue the story.
Popular Open-World Shooter Game Is 85% Off on PS Store
Tom Clancy's The Division 2 is available for 85% off on the PlayStation Store, priced at $4.49 until April 9, 2026. This online-only action RPG, originally released in 2019 for PlayStation 4, features third-person shooter gameplay with MMO and RPG elements. The game has seen a recent resurgence with new content, including the Battle for Brooklyn DLC, and a third entry is confirmed to be in development.
Blizzard continues to hire for what appears to be its StarCraft open-world shooter with Nexon
Blizzard Entertainment and Nexon are continuing development on a StarCraft open-world shooter, with Blizzard actively hiring for a Lead Designer, Innovation role for the Unreal Engine title. This collaboration was confirmed earlier this year, suggesting a potential revival for the StarCraft franchise beyond its traditional real-time strategy roots.
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A job listing suggests Blizzard Entertainment is working on a new AAA open-world shooter. Rumors about this project have been circulating for over a year.
Blizzard’s new game hints that a UE5 open world shooter, with a focus on cinemetic storytelling is on the way
Blizzard Entertainment is actively hiring for an unannounced AAA open-world shooter project utilizing Unreal Engine 5. Job postings reveal a focus on cinematic storytelling, advanced combat mechanics, and potentially a new intellectual property or a revival of the StarCraft franchise. The game is in early pre-production, with a potential reveal possibly at BlizzCon in 2026.
Starcraft? Blizzard anställer för en AAA-shooter i en öppen värld
Blizzard Entertainment is reportedly hiring for a new AAA open-world shooter, potentially utilizing Unreal Engine. While unconfirmed, speculation suggests this project could be related to the StarCraft franchise, with previous rumors pointing to a StarCraft shooter. The company is also hiring for a 'lead designer, innovation' role, further fueling these rumors.
Blizzard is hiring for an 'open-world shooter' using Unreal Engine, which is more evidence that a new Starcraft game could be on its way
Blizzard Entertainment is hiring for a new AAA open-world shooter project, which is reportedly being developed using Unreal Engine. This marks a departure from the studio's typical use of in-house engines. While the project is unnamed, speculation suggests it could be a new Starcraft game, though past canceled projects and industry layoffs cast uncertainty on its future.
Overwatch co-creator Jeff Kaplan's new open-world FPS probably won't be free-to-play because "you need 8 billion players and 2 thousand devs cranking out f***ing keychains like a sweatshop"
Jeff Kaplan, co-creator of Overwatch, stated that his new open-world FPS, The Legend of California, will likely not be free-to-play. He expressed skepticism about the model, citing the immense player base and development resources required. Kaplan made these remarks during a livestream of the game.
"Shut the f*ck up, no one cares" - former Overwatch boss Jeff Kaplan slams "nerd baby rage"
Former Overwatch boss Jeff Kaplan has criticized what he calls "nerd baby rage" from game communities, urging players who dislike a game they haven't played to "shut the f*ck up, no one cares." Kaplan, now working on his new game The Legend of California, stated that developers often ignore overly hostile feedback, finding it unproductive.
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Wildlands Review | Giant Bomb
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Wildlands is best experienced as a co-op multiplayer game, as solo play with AI companions or public matchmaking can be a less engaging experience. While the game features a standard open-world shooter formula with tactical elements and a variety of weapons, its repetitive mission design, underdeveloped story, and uninspired audio detract from its potential. The game looks decent on PlayStation 4 Pro, but its core enjoyment hinges on playing with friends and overlooking its shortcomings.
