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Hands On: Marathon's New Season Is Impressive, But Probably Not Enough
Bungie's Marathon has launched its second season, Nightfall, introducing a new night version of the Dire Marsh map and several quality-of-life improvements. While the new content may not be enough to fully revitalize the game, significant enhancements to the progression system, including easier credit acquisition and a streamlined skill tree, make the game more approachable. The season also brings new weapons and a defensive Runner shell, aiming to refine the existing gameplay experience.
Here’s how the prestige system works in Forza Horizon 6
Forza Horizon 6 features a prestige system that allows players to show off their dedication by earning prestiges after reaching certain rank milestones. The first prestige is unlocked at rank 200, with ten prestiges available in total, requiring players to reach rank 9,999 to max out the final prestige.
Chainers Season 1 Pass Launch Featuring Peacock Domination Content
Chainers has launched its first Season Pass, "Peacock Domination," as part of its "Golden Summer" campaign, running from May 19 to June 29, 2026. The season introduces a new Peacock animal line with varying rarities and a comprehensive progression system, offering rewards like $CFB and seeds for both free and premium pass holders.
Arc Raiders won't get a major update until October as Embark announces Frozen Trail and shifts to twice-a-year release schedule, promising "the largest map in the game"
Embark Studios has announced that Arc Raiders will shift to a bi-annual major update schedule, with the next significant update, "Frozen Trail," planned for October. This change aims to allow for more impactful and transformative updates, moving away from the initial plan of monthly releases. "Frozen Trail" will introduce the game's largest map to date, a new Arc, progression systems, lore exploration, and improved skill trees.
All unlocks in Far Far West and how to get them – Emotes, Mounts, and more
This guide details all the unlockable cosmetic items in Far Far West, including mounts, emotes, and titles. It outlines the requirements for obtaining each item, whether through in-game purchases with Gold or by completing specific quests and challenges.
Skull and Bones previews new mastery skill tree, world tiers, and three new ships in Year 3
Skull and Bones revealed details about its upcoming Year 3 updates, including three new ships: the Galleon, Junk, and Fluyt. The updates will also introduce a seasonal mastery skill tree for permanent stat bonuses and customizable seasonal perks, alongside new world tiers to increase challenge.
Embark Studios is looking to rework Arc Raiders' skill trees in future updates
Embark Studios plans significant reworks for Arc Raiders' skill trees in future updates, acknowledging current shortcomings in their design. Design director Virgil Watkins stated that while specific changes are not yet revealed, the studio aims to improve the progression system beyond minor statistical adjustments.
Embark tells Arc Raiders players to expect "significant changes" to the skill tree, admitting many skills kind of suck: "I don't think by any means we nailed it"
Embark Studios is implementing significant changes to Arc Raiders' skill tree, with design director Virgil Watkins admitting that many skills are currently underperforming. The game's next Expedition, starting April 28, will also alter how players earn skill points, shifting from accumulated wealth to dealing a certain amount of damage.
TurretGirls Update Adds Raven, New Shop System, and Expanded Customization
DANGEN Entertainment and NANAIRO ENTERPRISE have released a free update for TurretGirls, adding the new playable character Raven, a shop system for meta-progression, and expanded customization options. Raven offers a mobile, high-damage playstyle with a chargeable crossbow. The update also includes quality-of-life improvements and notes potential mod incompatibility.
Hades II Testaments – everything you need to know about getting every single one of them
This guide explains how to obtain and utilize Testaments in Hades II, a key progression resource tied to difficulty scaling and advanced upgrades. Testaments are earned by completing runs under specific conditions using the Oath of the Unseen system, with each weapon offering its own set of challenges.
Marathon mid-season update adds C.A.R.R.I. protocol and new rewards – here’s what’s in the latest patch
Bungie has released a mid-season update for Marathon, introducing the C.A.R.R.I. protocol to enhance player rewards and progression. The update includes balance tweaks, new weapons and implants, and refreshed Season Pass rewards for both free and premium tracks.
Marathon Mid-Season Update Is Live Now, Introducing the C.A.R.R.I. Protocol
Marathon has released its first mid-season update, introducing the C.A.R.R.I. protocol, balance adjustments, and new rewards. The update includes buffs to the Recon shell, new weapon chips and implants, and earnable Arachne faction styles. A new Displate collection and Collector's Edition are also available.
ARC Raiders Flashpoint Update: Shredders Invade, New Map Conditions, and What’s Next | Invision Game Community
Embark Studios has released the Flashpoint update for ARC Raiders, introducing new threats like Shredders across multiple maps and addressing issues such as PS5 crashes and duplication exploits. This mid-tier update focuses on gameplay shifts, including blueprint farming nerfs and changes to the Expedition system, while setting the stage for the upcoming Riven Tides expansion which will add a new map and boss.
2026 Paradox Hollow Progression Guide – Becoming An Arrancar!
This guide details the progression system for the Hollow race in Paradox Hollow Progression, outlining the requirements for each evolution stage including Fishbone, Menos Grande, and Vasto Lorde. It also explains how to become an Arrancar by removing the Hollow Mask at various points and provides information on subsequent quests and objectives within the game.
Etheria: Restart Season SS4 Begins Today, Adding New Progression System, Characters, And More
XD Games has launched the new season for Etheria: Restart, titled SS4 Loong’s Thunder: Shattered Dawn, which will run until June 10, 2026. This update introduces the Tactical Imprint progression system, new Components, and the Hyper Kernel factory system for resource gathering. Five new characters, Xuan Chi, Rimeheart Dinah, Luvia, Qano, and Sharon, will be added throughout the season, alongside balance adjustments for existing characters. Etheria: Restart is available for free on PC, iOS, and Android.
Etheria: Restart Season SS4 Begins Today, Adding New Progression System, Characters, And More
XD Games has launched the new season for Etheria: Restart, titled SS4 Loong’s Thunder: Shattered Dawn, which will run until June 10, 2026. This update introduces a new Tactical Imprint progression system, a Hyper Kernel factory system for resources and imprints, and five new characters, with more arriving throughout the season. The update also includes balance adjustments to existing characters and a dedicated Sprint Server for new players.
A decade ago, Call of Duty sidelined its iconic progression system to dabble in gacha instead, and I was glad I'd…
A decade after Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare introduced weapon variants tied to gacha mechanics through Supply Drops, the article reflects on how this monetization strategy impacted the game. While the variants offered unique gameplay tweaks, their acquisition was heavily reliant on RNG, a system that has persisted in various forms throughout the Call of Duty franchise.
Battlefield 6’s Hunter/Prey is Live on April 14 Alongside Progression Updates and Ping Improvements
Battlefield 6 is releasing its Hunter/Prey update on April 14, 2026, which includes progression system improvements and ping enhancements. The update will make the VL-7 Smoke and Night Mode permanent additions from the previous Nightfall update and marks the final phase of Season 2.
Why Resource Planning Matters in Online Games
Resource planning has become crucial in modern online games, extending beyond core gameplay to encompass rewards, currencies, and progression systems. Players often struggle with slow progress not due to difficulty, but due to poor prioritization and scattered attention across multiple in-game goals. Effective planning enhances player engagement by providing clarity, structure, and a better sense of accomplishment, leading to a more rewarding overall experience.
Mining Wizards Launches on Steam with 300+ Skill Nodes for $4.99
Indie developer TMA has launched Mining Wizards on Steam for $4.99, featuring over 300 skill tree nodes and 90+ artifacts. The game offers significant content depth for its price, with additional discounts available for existing owners of TMA's previous title, Orbcraft Survivors. The developer is also offering a 14-day launch discount and utilizes Steam regional pricing for global accessibility.
