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Battlefield 6 Redsec is borrowing yet another mode from Call of Duty: Warzone - Resurgence
Battlefield 6's Redsec mode is introducing Rapid Royale, a new game mode heavily inspired by Call of Duty: Warzone's Resurgence. This faster-paced battle royale variant will feature smaller maps, a reduced player count, and quicker circle movements. Rapid Royale is set to launch with Season 5, which also plans to introduce proximity chat to the game.
Big Walk is a new co-op puzzle game classic
Big Walk is a co-op puzzle-adventure game for up to 12 players that emphasizes built-in proximity chat for communication. Players explore a mysterious island, solve puzzles by matching symbols or communicating non-verbally, and collect 'nubbins' to power a mysterious orb. The game's unique communication mechanics and engaging exploration lead to memorable moments and a strong ending, making it a potential Game of the Year contender.
Subnautica 2 'Buddy System' Update 1.2 adds multiplayer features including proximity chat
Unknown Worlds has released Update 1.2, the "Buddy System" update, for the early access game Subnautica 2. This update introduces several multiplayer enhancements, including proximity chat, player revives, improved item trading, and emoting. The new features aim to make cooperative play more engaging and immersive for players exploring the underwater world.
Subnautica 2's latest 1.2 update is friend focused—finally adding the key mechanic to any great multiplayer…
Subnautica 2's upcoming 1.2 update, focusing on friend-oriented features, will introduce proximity chat, allowing players to communicate locally with voice chat that degrades with distance. The update also includes player emotes for expressing emotions, improved inventory sharing for easier loot access, and player revives to help downed teammates.
Subnautica 2 Adds Proximity Chat, Inventory Sharing, and Tracking Tags on August 19th
Subnautica 2's upcoming Update 1.2, launching August 19th, will introduce several new co-op features and quality-of-life improvements. These include proximity voice chat, inventory sharing, player emotes, revives, and tracking tags. The update also enhances HUD icons and hints at future content like a new vehicle and region in Update 2.0.
Big Walk patch addresses voice volume complaints with restraint: 'We consider it an important part of the game's design that you can only hear players who are close to you'
Developer House House has released a patch for Big Walk to address player complaints about quiet proximity voice chat. The update aims to increase the volume for players with quieter microphone setups without altering the game's core design of limited voice range. The studio considers this a significant fix but will monitor feedback for potential future adjustments.
Does Big Walk have couch co-op?
The game Big Walk, developed by House House, does not currently feature couch co-op, offering only online multiplayer. This design choice is intentional, as the game's core mechanics rely on proximity chat and in-game audio for communication, which would be compromised by local co-op.
Communication is the biggest puzzle piece in chill co-op game Big Walk, so don't take any shortcuts by using…
Big Walk is a chill co-op puzzle game where communication is key to solving its challenges. The article emphasizes using the game's built-in proximity chat over external voice services like Discord to fully experience the intended gameplay, which includes creative solutions and humorous mishaps. The game is set to release on August 4th for PC.
With upcoming PS Plus game Big Walk, Untilted Goose Game developer House House's co-op puzzle quest takes the hangout game to a new peak - here's our review
Big Walk, the latest co-op puzzle game from House House, offers a deeply rewarding multiplayer adventure that emphasizes communication and shared experiences. While it shares the playful spirit of Untitled Goose Game, Big Walk focuses on cooperative challenges and the joys and frustrations of human interaction, particularly through its aggressive proximity chat implementation.
Battlefield 6 Roadmap Details Custom Lobbies and Spectator Mode, Season 5 Arrives This Winter
Battlefield 6 is rolling out new features, including Custom Lobbies and Proximity Chat, with Custom Lobbies set to arrive on August 18th. Season 5 is scheduled for a Winter launch and will introduce three new maps, one focused on infantry combat and two designed to blend various warfare styles. The developers are also planning to release these features in Battlefield Labs for testing before their full implementation.
CORDURA: Quota Co-Op Survival Horror with Premium Quality that Copies Your Friends' Avatars and Voices Reveals Its Gameplay Trailer and Shows the Evolution of the Friendslop Formula
Garage51 has released a gameplay trailer for CORDURA, a 1-4 player co-op survival horror game for Steam and PlayStation 5. The game features a "Mimic System" where the environment imitates teammates' voices and appearances, and procedurally generated Victorian mansions that shift in real-time.
Unknown Worlds outline a bunch of incoming small Subnautica 2 updates including predator behaviour adjustments and proximity chat
Unknown Worlds has outlined upcoming updates for Subnautica 2, including adjustments to predator behavior, the addition of proximity voice chat, and improvements to the biomods system. The developer also teased the return of the Prawn Suit from the original game in a future region update.
How to use the Walkie-Talkie in R.E.P.O.
This guide explains how to use the Walkie-Talkie item in the horror game R.E.P.O., which was added in the Cosmetics Update. The Walkie-Talkie allows players to communicate outside of proximity chat, with each pack containing two units. It functions as both a phone and a camera, enabling players to coordinate with teammates, lure monsters, or scout areas remotely.
AneeMate Reveals Q2 2026 Playtest with Survival Mode and Proximity Chat
QORPO Game Studio's AneeMate will feature a survival mode with proximity chat in its Q2 2026 playtest, focusing on resource gathering and co-op against robotic enemies. The game integrates creature-collecting with extraction shooter mechanics, player customization, and NFT-based ownership of in-game items facilitated by the TOY Chain blockchain.
Battlefield 6 will introduce a server browser, proximity chat, and more updates in 2026
EA has outlined a 2026 roadmap for Battlefield 6, detailing upcoming features such as a server browser, proximity chat, and naval warfare. This announcement follows a period of player dissatisfaction with the game's post-launch content and persistent bugs. The roadmap includes additions like Battle Royale Solos and Ranked Play in Season 3, with further updates planned throughout the year.
Spirit Crossing is changing friendship gems and proximity chat access in its next update
Spirit Crossing is updating its social features in the upcoming 14.9 patch, including earlier access to proximity chat unlocked at friendship level one. The update also adjusts friendship gem earnings, offering daily gems and increased rewards from co-op activities and world events, while removing the cap on gem offerings. Spry Fox confirmed the patch is expected this week.
An eight-player horror friendslop replaced monsters with a tornado and it might actually be a good game
Funnel Runners is an upcoming eight-player co-op horror game where players must survive an incoming tornado by managing limited time and resources. Unlike traditional horror games, it replaces monsters with environmental threats and emphasizes cooperation without diminishing the tension. The game is set to release in the second quarter of 2026.