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Rust gets even more cutthroat by adding its own version of apartment rentals
Facepunch Studios has introduced apartment rentals as a new feature in Rust, allowing players to rent rooms with various perks. The update also includes player-run shops within the apartment complex, and maintains the game's cutthroat PvP elements with eviction policies and a master key for burglary. Additionally, changes to softcore mode, a new clan system, and improved animations are part of the latest update.
Lord of the Rings Online plans a big expansion reveal at this month’s Gen Con
Standing Stone Games has outlined the next two quarters for Lord of the Rings Online, with Update 49 focusing on PvP enhancements, a new class, and quality-of-life improvements. The studio will reveal the name, setting, and details of the major expansion planned for the fourth quarter at Gen Con on July 31st.
Rage Bait Opponents In New Tower Rush Social Update, Now It’s Personal!
Solar Forge Games announced the 'Now it's Personal' update for their PvP tower defense game, Tower Rush. This update introduces Emotes for player expression, monthly Battle Skins for cosmetic customization, and Competitive Leagues for seasoned players to climb ranked ladders. The update aims to enhance sociability and provide new ways for players to style their in-game presence and progress.
Lord of the Rings Online tests its new PvP class and Delving of Frór open dungeon
Lord of the Rings Online's Update 49 is currently being tested on the Bullroarer server, introducing the new Angmarim Sorceress PvP class and reopening the Delving of Frór PvP dungeon with adjusted bosses and quests. The update also aims to improve relic capture, artifact capture, and player-earned infamy systems, with new equipment designed for Ettenmoors combat. Separately, Update 48.7 unlocks the third tier of the Pagru-kirít, the Garden of Corpses instance.
The Last of Us Part 2 Multiplayer Lives On as PvP Mod Due Out Later This Year
Although Naughty Dog canceled its official multiplayer project for The Last of Us Part 2, a new player-versus-player mod is expected to be released for PC later this year. This mod aims to fill the void left by the canceled Factions mode.
Guild Wars 3 isn't the only new Guild Wars on the way: ArenaNet just announced a Guild Wars card game
ArenaNet, alongside its parent company NC and with involvement from bilibili, has announced Mistbound, an official Guild Wars card game. This new title expands the franchise into the collectible card game genre, featuring a dynamic tactical grid where cards can reposition. Studio head Colin Johanson stated the game aims to offer a new way for fans to play together, inspired by the franchise's card game roots and the world of Tyria.
Does Stolen Fruit Count Towards Guild KG in Grow a Garden 2?
In Grow a Garden 2, stolen fruit does not count towards the weekly Guild KG competition; only crops grown by the player contribute. The article details how to grow large crops using sprinklers and explains the rewards for guild rankings, including the rare Ice Serpent pet. It also touches on guild mechanics and player-versus-player interactions like stealing.
The Division 2 brings PvP updates and PvE dark zones in its latest season
The Division 2's Year 8 Season 2 update introduces significant changes to its Dark Zones, including rotating variants like 'classic' PvPvE, 'balanced' with disabled stat benefits, and 'toxic' purely cooperative PvE for up to 12 players. The update also brings other PvP enhancements, new gear, a season pass, and global modifiers.
Old School RuneScape overhauls Trouver Parchment system in June 17th patch notes
Old School RuneScape has updated its Trouver Parchment system to change how untradeable items are handled upon death in the Wilderness. The rework categorizes untradeables into tiers, with higher-tier items now retaining their parchment permanently after a repair fee, rather than consuming it on each death.
All About The Grow A Garden 2 Stealing Mechanic
This guide details the stealing mechanic in Grow A Garden 2, explaining how players can steal crops from others during nighttime and how to defend their own gardens. Unlike the original, the sequel allows all players to engage in thievery without requiring Robux, though it introduces risks like being chased by other players or their hired gnomes.
Grow a Garden 2 Mushrooms Guide – Understanding What They Do!
This guide for Grow a Garden 2 details the various mushrooms available for purchase, their effects, and strategic uses, particularly during the PvP-enabled night cycle. Mushrooms offer temporary buffs like increased jump height, movement speed, invisibility, and size changes, aiding players in stealing crops or evading capture.
What Do Gnomes Do in Grow a Garden 2
In Grow a Garden 2, Gnomes are an Epic rarity item that can be purchased for 50,000 C$ and deployed to attack and steal from thieves who visit your garden at night. This mechanic is crucial for protecting your crops when you are not on your plot, as other players can raid your garden. Gnomes are considered a worthwhile investment for their preventative and retaliatory capabilities against other players.
Enginefall Steam Next Fest demo goes live until June 22nd
Red Rover Interactive has released a free demo for their post-apocalyptic PvP crafting shooter, Enginefall, on PC as part of Steam Next Fest. The demo, available until June 22nd, introduces new features like customizable mobile train bases and Dagger vs Dagger PvP mode, with a full launch planned for later in 2026.
Mortal Online 2 grants a look at the desert realm of Sarducaa as it heads to PTR June 17
Star Vault has provided a preview of the desert region Sarducaa for Mortal Online 2, with public testing scheduled to begin on June 17th. The update will also introduce a third character slot and a new lockpicking skill. The full release date for Sarducaa has not yet been announced.
Modern Warfare 4 is bringing back DMZ, and it's got some serious upgrades
Modern Warfare 4 will feature an upgraded DMZ mode developed by Infinity Ward, aiming to improve upon the extraction shooter genre. The new iteration will include story and dynamic missions, a scaling AI threat system with helicopters and tanks, and a bounty system that creates a wanted level for players.
LOTRO Legendarium: Could LOTRO’s PvP monster classes cross over into PvE?
This opinion piece discusses the potential for Lord of the Rings Online to bring its Player versus Player 'creep' classes into the main Player versus Environment game. The author explores the design and lore challenges of such a crossover, considering the effort already invested in the new Angmarim Sorceress class for PvP.
Having now fully acquired the Gloria Victis license, Gamigo will relaunch it on June 17
Gamigo has fully acquired the license for the PvP MMORPG Gloria Victis and will relaunch the game on June 17, 2026. The publisher aims to bring back the popular title featuring strategic territory control and a high-stakes looting system. Past players will be able to recover their paid skins, and a post-launch update called State of War is already in development.
Elder Scrolls Online’s Vengeance PvP campaign is finally launching with next week’s update 50
ZeniMax Online Studios is launching the Vengeance Player vs Player campaign permanently into The Elder Scrolls Online with Update 50 on June 8. This mode features massive battles with up to 900 players, modified abilities, and unique perks, with campaigns lasting 30 days. Players level 10 and above can access the campaign through the Alliance War menu.
Steam Demo - Available Now (Single Player, Coop, PvP, Bots) news - Obscurity: Unknown Threat
A playable demo for the horror shooter Obscurity: Unknown Threat is now available on Steam. The game features both symmetrical FPS modes and asymmetrical battles against a hidden enemy, with options for single-player missions, cooperative scenarios, and online battles with bot support.
Throne and Liberty talks up the new ‘small-scale’ but ‘high-stakes’ PvP zone arriving in Frozen Divide
Throne and Liberty is introducing a new 'Remnants of Nix' PvP zone with the upcoming Frozen Divide update. This area will feature small-scale, high-stakes free-for-all combat where players can find powerful gear and materials, but risk losing them upon death. The update also includes various bug fixes and adjustments to weapon abilities and the cooking system.