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Valefor 2 – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Valefor 2, an asynchronous PvP strategy game, is opening beta sign-ups. Players draft mercenaries, stack synergies, craft relics, and claim perks to form formations that battle against other players' saved teams. The game emphasizes strategic theory-crafting over real-time action, with upcoming demo content including new races, classes, and biomes.
Does Windrose have PvP, or is it PvE only?
Windrose is a PvE-only survival game where players embody pirates, focusing on resource gathering and base building rather than player-versus-player combat. While the game initially started as a full MMO-like pirate experience, it evolved into its current PvE format. The developers have not ruled out the possibility of adding optional PvP in the future if community demand is high enough.
Dune: Awakening to get self-hosted servers, plus they're splitting PvE and PvP
Funcom is implementing major changes to Dune: Awakening, including the introduction of self-hosted servers and a split between PvE and PvP experiences. The developers are making PvP more optional due to over 80% of players exclusively engaging with PvE content, disabling PvP zones in Hagga Basin and offering separate PvE and PvP instances.
Marvel Rivals creative director says it's going to become 'a comprehensive Marvel "moving anime" experience' and no, I don't know what that means either
Marvel Rivals creative director Guangyun Chen stated the game aims to be a comprehensive Marvel 'moving anime' experience, shifting beyond its current hero shooter identity. The game will expand beyond standard 6v6 PvP to include new PvE modes and a movie tie-in event inspired by the Infinity Saga.
28-year-old Ultima Online begins testing a brand-new mushroom event, craftables, and rewards
The 28-year-old MMORPG Ultima Online is introducing a new seasonal event called "Spritelight" with its upcoming Publish 123 update. This event involves players harvesting magical mushrooms for rewards, and also includes new craftables, truffle resources, and expanded content for PvP and PvE encounters. The patch is currently in testing on the test server.
Marvel Rivals will become a "'moving anime' experience" by 2027, says creative director, as devs evolve past PvP with PvE, Infinity Saga updates, and more game modes
Marvel Rivals creative director Guangyun Chen revealed plans to evolve the game beyond its current PvP shooter format into a comprehensive 'moving anime' experience by 2027. The roadmap includes new PvE content, five MCU-inspired Infinity Saga updates with new game modes, and a continued focus on adding characters and context.
Inside 3on3 Freestyle’s New Career Mode: A New Way to Learn, Play, and Progress
3on3 Freestyle has introduced a new PvE Career Mode designed to help players learn game mechanics, progress characters, and prepare for competitive PvP. This mode features character-specific progression, roguelike elements for replayability, and exclusive resources, while ensuring all progression is confined to solo play to maintain competitive balance. The game is available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC.
Bless the Maker, Dune: Awakening devs have answered our prayers and are turning the survival MMO into a "PvE-first" experience, as "over 80%" of us already play it that way
Funcom is shifting Dune: Awakening towards a PvE-first experience, acknowledging that over 80% of players primarily engage with PvE content. PvP will become optional and incentivized rather than required for progression. The developer also announced upcoming features like character migration, server merges, and self-hosted servers.
Dune: Awakening is finally making Deep Desert and shipwreck PvP fully optional
Funcom is making PvP optional in Dune: Awakening, disabling all PvP zones in Hagga Basin and introducing separate PvP and PvE instances for endgame players. This change comes after feedback indicated a strong preference for PvE content. The game will also introduce self-hosted servers for players to customize their game experience.
Black Desert tweaks the Red Battlefield on PC and sees cherry blossoms bloom on mobile
Black Desert is receiving different updates across its platforms. The PC version is tweaking its Red Battlefield PvP instance with improved rewards and an automatic match finder, alongside other UI and accessory drop updates. Black Desert Mobile, however, is focusing on seasonal aesthetics with cherry blossom blooms and gear advancements. BDO Console players are being directed to a class-specific tournament.
World of Warcraft player housing was sorely lacking PvP so Blizzard is dropping its own version of prop hunt
Blizzard Entertainment is introducing a prop hunt mode to World of Warcraft's player housing system in patch 12.0.5. This new feature will allow players to disguise themselves as household objects to hide from others, adding a PvP element to the existing housing tools.
Throne & Liberty’s delayed spring 3.28 patch is finally live with a new PvP map and two dungeons
The delayed spring update for Throne & Liberty is now live, introducing new content for western players. The update includes a new PvP map called Floating Elf Harden, two new co-op dungeons (Hellfire Crucible and Deathless Queen's Lair), a brooch equipment slot, PvP stat rebalancing, and a new battle pass. Dungeons have been reclassified into Epic, Elite, and Normal tiers, with currency rewards adjusted accordingly.
Publisher gamigo Announces Public Playtest for Open-World MMORPG Gloria Victis, Live from April 20 until April 27
Publisher gamigo has announced a public playtest for the medieval open-world MMORPG Gloria Victis, running from April 20 to April 27. The playtest will feature realistic combat, massive faction PvP battles, and a player-driven economy, with participants receiving in-game rewards. This marks the first time players can access the game since it went offline in 2023.
Exterminate Even More Spiders In Kill It With Fire 2, Coming Soon To Switch
Kill It With Fire 2, described as the ultimate co-op spider-hunting experience, is set to launch for the Nintendo Switch on May 7, 2026, for $14.99. The game will feature a story campaign playable solo or with up to four players online, as well as a Humans vs. Spiders PvP mode. The game is also noted to be supported on the Switch 2.
Exterminate Even More Spiders On Switch In Kill It With Fire 2, Out Next Month
Kill It With Fire 2, the co-op spider-hunting sequel, is set to launch on Nintendo Switch on May 7, 2026, for $19.99. The game will feature a story campaign for solo or up to 4-player online co-op, as well as a Humans vs. Spiders PvP mode. It is also noted to be supported on the upcoming Switch 2.
2-D MMORPG Kakele Online opens up a new FFA PvP server that forces everyone to start fresh
The indie 2-D MMORPG Kakele Online has launched a new "SA-Open PvP Black Server" featuring full-loot PvP with a focus on balanced combat and tactical targeting. This fresh start server resets all players to level one and includes adjustments to combat mechanics and map design to encourage territory battles.
Why Star Wars Galaxies May Have Been Closer to George Lucas’ Vision Than Most People Realized
The Star Wars Galaxies Restoration project is releasing its Shatterpoint update, which overhauls the Galactic Civil War with new PvP systems and prestige progression. This update aims to enhance the dynamic sandbox gameplay experience for PC players.
The Best Fruits in Blox Fruits: Beginner, PvP & Grinding Guide - Walkthrough, Tips, Review
This guide provides recommendations for the best Devil Fruits in Blox Fruits, categorized for beginners, PvP battles, grinding experience, and trading. It details the strengths of various fruits like Light, Magma, Ice, Buddha, Dough, Dragon, Leopard, and Venom, explaining their utility in different gameplay aspects and offering tips for acquiring and trading them.
Albion Online details Radiant Wilds’ new arena map, armory system, and big battle optimization
Sandbox Interactive has detailed upcoming additions to Albion Online's Radiant Wilds update, including a new arena map, an armory system for equipment builds, and significant performance optimizations for large-scale PvP battles. The update aims to improve graphics, reduce stutters, and enhance the overall gameplay experience. The Radiant Wilds update is scheduled to launch on April 13th.
Active Matter expands with Gigastructure
The hardcore online shooter Active Matter has received a major update titled "Gigastructure," introducing massive new locations like Gigastructure and Park, and a new Hired Ops PvP mode. The update also adds new monsters, expanded weapon customization, and implements permadeath mechanics where players lose game progress upon death, with even harsher penalties planned for future game editions.