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Marvel Rivals Season 7.5 adds Black Cat and PvE Blood Hunt mode – everything we know so far
Marvel Rivals Season 7.5, titled "The Hunt is On," introduces Black Cat as a new Duelist character with a focus on mobility and stealing buffs. The update also adds a new PvE mode called "Blood Hunt" with boss fights and a progression system, alongside returning events and a new asymmetrical Avengers mode centered around Loki. Additionally, the PC version now offers an option to remove the high-resolution texture pack to save storage space.
About 30% of Arc Raiders players focus on PvE, and Embark's happy with that: 'We want to instil hope in the…
Embark Studios is pleased with the player engagement in Arc Raiders, noting that approximately 30% of players focus on PvE and another 30% on PvP, with the remaining 40% engaging with both modes. Executive producer Aleksander Grøndal expressed surprise at the strong PvE community and the rapid co-operation observed during in-game events, highlighting the game's design intended to instill hope.
Micromort god rolls and how to get them in Destiny 2
This guide details the best "god rolls" for the Micromort rocket launcher in Destiny 2, focusing on PvE effectiveness. It outlines optimal perk combinations for damage and utility, such as Envious Arsenal paired with Bait and Switch. The article also explains how to obtain the Micromort during Iron Banner events and its potential return.
Reghusk’s Pledge god rolls and how to get them in Destiny 2
This guide details the optimal "god rolls" for the Reghusk's Pledge Void auto rifle in Destiny 2, focusing on PvE and PvP performance. It outlines recommended barrel, magazine, and perk combinations to maximize the weapon's effectiveness in various combat scenarios. The article also explains how to acquire the Reghusk's Pledge during the limited-time Iron Banner event.
Marvel Rivals Season 7.5 Adds Black Cat, PvE Mode, and Hellfire Gala Event on April 17; New Trailer Streaming Now
NetEase Games announced that Marvel Rivals Season 7.5 will launch on April 17, 2026, introducing Black Cat as a new playable character with a focus on mobility and stealing fortune. The update also includes a new PvE mode called 'Blah Hunt' with boss encounters and a progression system, alongside the Hellfire Gala event featuring themed costumes. The season continues the narrative with new supernatural threats and introduces team-up abilities and future modes like 'Path to Doomsday'.
Marathon Dire Marsh Sponsor Experimental queue offers some late season catch up mechanics
Bungie is introducing experimental queues for its upcoming game Marathon, including a limited-time 'Experimental Dire Marsh' mode. This mode aims to provide players with catch-up mechanics and low-risk environments to learn the game's systems. The experimental queues are designed to test new modes and features, gather player feedback, and contribute to the game's longevity.
Marathon Review | TheXboxHub
This review of Marathon expresses conflict due to the game's strong emphasis on PvP, which the reviewer personally dislikes, despite appreciating developer Bungie's past work. The game features an extraction shooter loop with PvPvE elements, where players must gather gear and extract, risking loss upon death. While visually similar to Destiny, the reviewer finds the high barrier to entry and reliance on uncooperative random teammates to be significant drawbacks for non-PvP players.
Windrose gets off to an Early Access flyer as reborn pirate game sets sail on the High Seas
The pirate game Windrose has experienced a successful Early Access launch on PC, attracting thousands of players and achieving a "Very Positive" rating on Steam. Originally conceived as a PvP experience named Crosswinds, the game was reworked into a PvE-focused title based on alpha feedback, a change that appears to have resonated well with players.
Bungie’s Marathon Gets Dark New Trailer Showing Tau Ceti IV Colony
Bungie has released a new trailer for their upcoming extraction shooter, Marathon, showcasing the dark and desolate colony of Tau Ceti IV. The trailer emphasizes survival horror elements, rival Runners, and environmental storytelling. Marathon is confirmed for PC and PlayStation 5, with proximity chat and PvPvE mechanics highlighted as key features.
Far Far West is a chaotic co-op FPS where robots fight magical horrors that’s hitting early access April 28
Far Far West, a PvE co-op first-person shooter featuring robots in a Wild West setting battling magical horrors, is launching into Steam early access on April 28th. The game allows up to four players to team up for bounty hunts and survival against hordes of undead enemies, with character progression through weapon and spell upgrades. A positive reception was noted from its Steam Next Fest demo.
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.
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.
Checking In On ‘Marathon’ A Month After Launch
Bungie's new extraction shooter, Marathon, is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X. The game is set in a futuristic failed human colony and features a PvPvE style of gameplay.
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.
Viral pirate survival game Windrose has a release date, and it's very, very soon
The viral pirate survival game Windrose has announced its early access release date for April 14. The PvE survival adventure allows players to build bases, grow crews, and explore dungeons solo or with up to four friends. The game has gained significant traction, ranking high on Steam's Most Wishlisted chart.
How PUBG is trying to win back the West
Krafton is implementing a two-pronged strategy to revitalize PUBG: Battlegrounds' appeal in Western markets, aiming to transform it into a content platform and a cultural icon. This involves expanding gameplay with new modes and user-generated content, alongside collaborations with Western artists. The company is also focusing on rapid prototyping for new games in the PUBG universe, learning from early access experiments.
