Player versus Player
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Dune Awakening is finally splitting Hagga Basin up into separate PvP and PvE versions
Funcom is splitting the Hagga Basin area in Dune Awakening into separate Player vs Player (PvP) and Player vs Environment (PvE) versions due to player feedback. With over 80% of players exclusively engaging in PvE, the developer is making PvP optional and incentivized rather than required for progression. Self-hosting options are also being tested.
Lord of the Rings Online’s Q2 and Q3 roadmap includes Elf housing and the return of a PvP dungeon
Lord of the Rings Online's roadmap for Q2 and Q3 includes Update 48, featuring a new endgame zone, Elven housing, and a six-player dungeon. Update 49 in Q3 will focus on PvP improvements, the Angmar Sorceress class, and the return of the Delving of Fror dungeon. The studio also teased a new expansion planned for late 2026.
Dune: Awakening Is Finally Removing PvP Areas And Making PvE The Focus
Dune: Awakening is shifting its focus to Player vs Environment (PvE) gameplay by making Player vs Player (PvP) areas optional and introducing separate PvE and PvP zones for its endgame. Developer Funcom cited that 80% of players exclusively engaged with PvE content. The game will also introduce self-hosted servers, with changes coming in patch 1.3.20.0.
Here’s how indie MMO Profane is trying to revive Ultima Online’s ‘hardcore, vanilla experience’
The indie MMORPG Profane aims to revive the 'hardcore, vanilla experience' of early Ultima Online, incorporating features like open PvP, mounted combat, and build-anywhere housing. Developed by Brazil-based Insane Game Studio, Profane is currently in alpha and promises a single-server experience with territorial PvP and underwater exploration, differentiating itself from its inspiration.
PlanetQuest Outposts: Previewing New Features and Mechanics
PlanetQuest has launched its Outposts Game Preview, introducing a significant rework of early game systems. This preview allows players to build specialized structures on dwarf planets, manage hero cards for production boosts, and engage in enhanced player-vs-player combat. The two-week preview period is designed to gather community feedback for further refinement before the final release.
How to battle your friends in Pokémon Champions
Pokémon Champions is now available on Nintendo Switch, allowing players to battle friends online. The guide details how to add friends using user IDs and set up private rooms for battles. Currently, there is no offline local PvP option, and all friendlies require an internet connection.
Albion Online prepares for another round of the Crucible on April 17
Albion Online is preparing for the return of its player-versus-player event, The Crucible II, starting April 17th and running until May 4th. This iteration introduces a new Guild Journal system for gaining points, a faster competition format, and expanded prize pools beyond just the champions. The event will see creators rallying their communities to compete for dominance and rewards.
Thousands of players gathered in EVE Online last night for a keepstar fight and start of a new war
A massive player-versus-player conflict occurred in EVE Online's Germinate system, involving over 10,000 capsuleers. The battle centered around a keepstar structure owned by TEST and marked the beginning of a new war between the Imperium and Winter Co. The 21-hour engagement resulted in significant losses and server strain.
Marathon’s Recon Shell Will Get a More Aggressive Tracking Drone, Improved Ping in Mid-Season Patch
Bungie's upcoming mid-season patch for Marathon, scheduled for April 14th, will introduce significant balance changes, particularly for the Recon Shell. Updates include an improved Tracker Drone with more aggressive targeting and an enhanced Echo Pulse ability that clearly marks enemies. The patch aims to address meta tactics and provide more viable options for players.
Indie MMO Drakantos reveals its hella ambitious PvP modes ahead of May beta
Indie MMORPG Drakantos is preparing for a May beta test that will focus on its ambitious Player versus Player (PvP) modes. The game will feature duels, battle royales, extraction-style PvPvE hellgates, MOBA arenas, and 'adventure invasions' that can disrupt PvE activities. Developer Wingeon aims to make PvP a core, rewarding experience while ensuring players are not overly punished for invasions.
PvP indie golf game with 93% "very positive" reviews hits 1 million copies sold on Steam in just over a month:…
The indie PvP golf game Super Battle Golf has sold over one million copies on Steam in just over a month since its release. Developed by Oro Interactive, the game has achieved a "very positive" review score of 93% on the platform.
Arc Raiders lead was surprised The Last of Us players really liked the game, "they just didn't like to have…
Embark Studios production director Caio Braga revealed that players of The Last of Us were surprisingly receptive to Arc Raiders' PvP elements during early playtests. The studio analyzed player feedback based on their preferred game genres, noting that PvP enthusiasts generally had higher enjoyment scores. This data influenced Embark's decision to implement split matchmaking to cater to different player preferences.
Pokemon Champions producer had a "heated discussion" with one of Game Freak's original battle designers about removing a complicated mechanic after 30 years to make PvP more accessible
Pokemon Champions will remove the IV stat system to make competitive play more accessible, a decision producer Masaaki Hoshino discussed with an original Game Freak battle designer. This change aims to lower the barrier to entry for players interested in the Player vs Player aspect of the series. The free-to-play title will serve as the official game for the Pokemon Video Game Championships.
Pokemon Champions could run "forever" if the series does, producer says, even if that means cramming "10,000 Pokemon" into the PvP battler as part of the process
Pokemon Champions producer Masaaki Hoshino stated the game is planned to be updated indefinitely, potentially including "10,000 Pokemon" in the future. He expressed a goal to include as many Pokemon as possible in the player-versus-player battler.
Pokemon Champions producer "really enjoyed" the Pokemon Stadium games, and used them as a "reference" to help more players get into PvP
Pokemon Champions producer Masaaki Hoshino discussed the game's focus on accessibility and simplifying high-level PvP battles for a wider audience, drawing inspiration from the Pokemon Stadium series. The game will serve as the official hub for the Video Game Championships, integrating various mechanics like Mega Evolution and Z-Moves, and is planned to evolve over time with new Pokemon and content.
This Slay The Spire 2 PvP mod lets you battle friends mid-run to see who's made the better deck
A new mod for Slay the Spire 2, named SlayThePlayer, introduces a Player vs Player mode where two players compete in a best-of-three match at the end of each act. The mod allows players to start on the same seed, navigate independent maps, and battle each other, with special relics to ensure fair play and a unique turn-based combat system for PvP.
Not So Massively: The Overwatch PvE issue is about accessibility
This opinion piece argues that Overwatch 2 should reintroduce accessible Player vs. Environment (PvE) modes to cater to players with disabilities or those who find Player vs. Player (PvP) too stressful. The author suggests a minimal PvE mode using existing assets could allow more players to enjoy the Overwatch universe and progress their battle passes, aligning with the game's inclusive ethos.
Star Savior PvP Tier List and Team Build Tips
This guide provides a tier list and team building tips for the Player vs Player mode in Star Savior. It emphasizes the importance of a balanced team composition, recommending two DPS characters, one Tank, and one Support, and advises focusing on SSR rarity characters for optimal performance.
Digimon Alysion Updates Detailed With UI Improvements, PvP
New development details for the free-to-play mobile game Digimon Alysion were revealed at Digimon Con 2026. Updates include a revamped battle screen with improved card readability and pacing, UI redesigns, and the addition of player-versus-player functionality. New visual elements and story details set in the Digimon Liberator manga's world were also showcased.
Refreshed Faction Fighting Ignites in Sea of Thieves Season 19
Sea of Thieves Season 19 introduces refreshed Faction Battles with features like Battle Bounds and reduced downtime, alongside the return of the Fight Nights event for increased Allegiance rewards. The season also brings significant changes to Doubloons, including a currency reset and new markets, and introduces the "Last Ship Standing" mode for Sloop crews. Additionally, the game celebrates its eighth anniversary with freebies, an Xbox Free Play Weekend, and new challenges and rewards through the Seasonal Renown track and Plunder Pass.
