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Dune Awakening has officially split the Deep Desert into PvE and PvP instances with this week’s patch
Dune Awakening has implemented a PvE and PvP split for its Deep Desert instances with the 1.3.20 patch. This change allows players to choose between PvE-focused or PvP-enabled areas, addressing player preference for PvE content. The update also includes adjustments to boss health, drop rates, and performance optimizations.
Bungie has raised the stakes with the Destiny 2 Commander Challenge
Bungie has introduced a new challenge for Destiny 2 players following their success in crushing 15 million PvE enemies. The company has issued a new challenge with a new reward for players to pursue.
What do Marathon and The Lord of the Rings have to do with each other? PvPvE gameplay, apparently
Bungie game director Joe Ziegler compares the PvPvE gameplay of the upcoming game Marathon to classic adventure stories like The Lord of the Rings. He explains that the balance between predictable PvE challenges and the unpredictable nature of other players creates compelling experiences. Ziegler believes this dynamic is crucial for the success of extraction shooters.
Marathon boss says extraction shooters are like The Lord of the Rings and that's why they need PvP
Joe Ziegler, game director for Bungie's Marathon, compares the extraction shooter genre to The Lord of the Rings, arguing that the inclusion of unpredictable player-versus-player (PvP) elements is crucial for creating memorable and suspenseful experiences. He believes this PvPvE balance is key to the genre's appeal, contrasting it with purely PvE-focused games.
Star Wars Galaxies Legends is launching a new decoration mode tool for May the Fourth
Star Wars Galaxies Legends is launching a significant update for the May the Fourth weekend, introducing a new decoration mode for player housing with enhanced free-cam controls. The update also includes features like a galactic blacklist system for player bounties, intra-guild PvP for space and ground combat, new PvE dailies for Bespin and Mustafar, and various quality-of-life improvements.
ARC Raiders Explained – What the Game Is and How It Works in 2026 | Invision Game Community
ARC Raiders is a multiplayer extraction shooter where players gather resources and loot from hostile environments, fighting both AI-controlled ARC machines and other players. The core gameplay loop involves entering maps with limited gear, collecting items, and extracting safely to keep loot, with failure resulting in the loss of all collected items from that run. The game continues to be an active live-service title in 2026 with ongoing updates and a focus on risk, survival, and resource management.
Free Kit Frenzy rids Marathon of most of its stress, but risks tossing out tension and teamwork too
Bungie's new limited-time 'Free Kit Frenzy' mode for Marathon aims to reduce stress by providing players with basic starting gear, removing the risk associated with bringing personal equipment into matches. While this mode offers a more accessible experience and can facilitate certain contracts, it may also diminish the game's core tension, teamwork, and the unique appeal of its extraction shooter mechanics.
"It's a slippery slope to try and build a game for an audience": Marathon, Arc Raiders, and Last Flag devs dig into the trend-bucking evolution of multiplayer shooters
Developers from Bungie, Embark Studios, and Night Street Games discuss the evolving landscape of multiplayer shooters, particularly the rise of extraction shooters like Arc Raiders and Marathon. They emphasize the importance of creative vision over trend-chasing and the challenges of launching live service games in a competitive market.
Project S.U.N.D.I.A.L – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Project S.U.N.D.I.A.L is an upcoming online PvPvE extraction shooter featuring hardcore survival mechanics in a post-apocalyptic setting. Players will face rival players, raiders, and mutated creatures across procedurally generated maps with dynamic weather and anomalies. The game emphasizes high-stakes combat where death results in losing all gear, and survival requires managing radiation, hunger, thirst, and temperature.
Cambria Eyes May Launch for Dungeons Mode, Previews Gold Rush Update Before Genesis Mainnet
Cambria is preparing to launch its Diablo-inspired roguelike mode, Dungeons v0, on the mainnet in May, offering a quick deposit-to-play experience. Future updates include a PvPvE expansion called Hardcore Dungeons and a rebuilt Gold Rush mode focused on resource extraction and crafting within seasonal leagues. The game has also received technical enhancements and community-driven localization into Chinese and Korean.
How to beat Dracula boss in Marvel Rivals Blood Hunt
This guide details how to defeat Dracula, an endgame boss in Marvel Rivals' Blood Hunt PvE mode. It breaks down Dracula's four phases, his abilities including bloodstain stacking and sword summons, and provides tips such as prioritizing dodges, utilizing the sunlight zone in phase four, and communicating with teammates.
How to play Blood Hunt mode in Marvel Rivals
This guide explains Marvel Rivals' limited-time PvE Blood Hunt event, which features vampire bosses and special challenges. Players can choose from six unique heroes, upgrade their abilities through Gear, Traits, and Arcana, and tackle various difficulty levels. The event runs from April 23 to July 30.
How to get Kingpin Accessory in Marvel Rivals Blood Hunt
This guide explains how to obtain the Kingpin Dethroned Accessory and its gold variant within the Blood Hunt event in Marvel Rivals. The standard accessory is unlocked by defeating the hidden boss on Extreme difficulty, while the gold version requires collecting 100 Accessory Shards through Nightmare difficulty gameplay or event achievements.
WARPED UNIVERSE - SCI-FI PVE LOOTER-SHOOTER - NEW SPACE FLIGHT TRAILER
Warped Universe, a free-to-play sci-fi PvE looter-shooter, will launch its Early Access on Steam and Epic Games on May 6, 2026. A new trailer showcases expanded space flight gameplay, including new environments, debris fields, and refined controls. The game features community-driven progression where player actions permanently impact the game world.
Splatoon Raiders Isn't Single-Player-Only After All
Nintendo announced that Splatoon Raiders, a spin-off title for the Nintendo Switch 2, will launch on July 23. Despite being marketed as single-player focused, the game will support online and local wireless co-op for up to three additional players. The title will also feature gameplay elements similar to Splatoon 3's Salmon Run mode, including gear crafting and upgrading.
EVE Vanguard admits to ‘brutal’ but appreciated testing feedback and changes for its extraction gameplay
CCP Games is actively incorporating player feedback for its PvPvE extraction shooter, EVE Vanguard. Despite 'brutal' testing comments, the developer appreciates the input, particularly regarding the extraction mode's end-of-session telegraphing. The game's lore and clone background are also discussed in a recent video digest.
Grab Wildgate and six other underappreciated shooters for just over $2 each in this Humble Bundle
A new Humble Bundle, titled the Sharp Shooters Bundle, offers seven shooter games for just over $2 each, including the underappreciated PvPvE title Wildgate. The bundle also features Outriders, Earth Defense Force 5, and other titles, providing a cost-effective way to expand a PC game library.
The Daily Grind: What’s the most ‘no duh’ moment you can think of from an MMO developer?
The article discusses the "no duh" moments in MMORPG development, using Dune Awakening's announcement that players prefer PvE over PvP as an example. It questions how developers might overlook obvious player preferences and invites readers to share their own examples of surprising developer discoveries.
Marvel Rivals Season 7.5 – New Hero, PvE Mode And The Hunt Begins
Marvel Rivals Season 7.5, titled 'The Hunt is On,' introduces a new hero, Black Cat, and a PvE mode called Blood Hunt. The update, available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, also features new events like the Hellfire Gala and sets the stage for future content with the Path to Doomsday mode. PC players also benefit from an optimization that frees up significant storage space.
You Got A Problem?! – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
You Got A Problem?! is a chaotic party brawler where players use everyday objects as weapons and answer trivia questions to gain IQ and unlock stronger gear. The game supports PvP matches for up to four-versus-four combat, as well as PvE challenges. Early Access development will focus on expanding content based on player feedback, with beta sign-ups now open.
