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WARPED UNIVERSE - EARLY ACCESS LAUNCHES MAY 6, 2026 - FREE TO PLAY
Warped Universe, a free-to-play cooperative PvE looter shooter, will launch its Early Access on Steam on May 6, 2026. The game features community-driven progression where player actions contribute to seasonal goals and unlock new planets. Players can choose between real-time action or turn-based tactics for both ground and space combat, with support for up to four players.
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Update 41.1 Live
PUBG: Battlegrounds Update 41.1 is now live, introducing the co-op PvE roguelite mode Xeno Point and a crossover with Stellar Blade, featuring its protagonist EVE. The update also includes Destructible Terrain on Erangel and new attachments. Additionally, the article mentions trailers and releases for MOUSE: P.I. For Hire, Samson: A Tyndalston Story, Zombuds, Super Alloy Crush, and a collaboration between KPop Demon Hunters and CookieRun: Kingdom.
PUBG: Battlegrounds' new PvE mode is all about fighting off an alien invasion, and/or hiding in a big man-made dirt hole
Krafton has launched a new PvE mode for PUBG: Battlegrounds called Xeno Point, where players team up to fight an alien robot invasion. The mode features roguelike elements with increasing difficulty and new "supers" and "blue chip skills." Additionally, the 41.1 update introduces destructible terrain to Erangel and includes crossover content with Stellar Blade and Aespa.
PUBG Update 41.1 Adds Xeno Point PvE Mode, Stellar Blade Crossover and aespa Return | Invision Game Community
PUBG BATTLEGROUNDS Update 41.1 introduces the new Xeno Point PvE roguelite mode, a crossover event with Stellar Blade featuring protagonist EVE, and the return of the aespa collaboration. The update also includes gameplay enhancements like destructible terrain on Erangel and new strategic options for players on PC and consoles.
PUBG Update 41.1 Adds Xeno Point Mode & Crossovers – everything you need to know about the latest patch
PUBG Update 41.1 introduces Xeno Point, a new co-op PvE roguelite mode set on Miramar with alien-infested zones and a boss called The Architect. The update also features a crossover with Stellar Blade, adding the character EVE, and a return of the aespa collaboration. Gameplay enhancements include destructible terrain on Erangel and new tactical options for supply drops.
Warren Spector’s Thick as Thieves Drops PvPvE for Co-op Focus
Warren Spector's upcoming stealth game, Thick as Thieves, has shifted its development focus from PvPvE multiplayer to a co-op and singleplayer experience. This pivot aims to recapture the essence of classic stealth games like Thief, with the development team at OtherSide Entertainment believing this direction better suits the genre and player expectations. While the original PvPvE concept was intriguing, the team is now prioritizing a more traditional stealth experience that can be enjoyed with a friend or alone.
PvPvE zombie MMO Persist Online dates its next pre-alpha playtest for April 7
CipSoft has announced that the pre-alpha playtest for its PvPvE zombie MMO, Persist Online, will take place from April 7 to April 12. This build will include a reworked tutorial, new and expanded areas like the Harbor and Industrial District, a new resource nodes system, and various graphical and quality-of-life updates.
Marathon Review - Bungie Nails the Extraction Shooter Loop - MonsterVine
Bungie's new extraction shooter, Marathon, offers a PvPvE experience set in a futuristic failed human colony. The game, available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X, successfully captures the core loop of the genre.
Thick As Thieves Dropping PvPvE
Otherside Entertainment announced a change in plans for their upcoming stealth game, Thick As Thieves, designed by Warren Spector and Paul Neurath. The game will no longer feature a PvPvE component.
PUBG's new co-op PvE mode, Xeno Point, offers a strange vision of a post-battle royale future
PUBG Battlegrounds is introducing a new co-op PvE mode called Xeno Point, separate from its core battle royale experience. This mode features squad-based gameplay with progression systems, crafting, and upgraded weapons. While the preview suggests the mode is manageable even on higher difficulties, its long-term appeal and originality remain a question.
Marathon Review - Thumb Culture
Bungie, the studio behind Halo and Destiny, has entered the extraction shooter genre with Marathon, a PvPvE first-person shooter set on a future human colony. The game is now available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X.
"Players shouldn't feel fully safe" in Arc Raiders even in friendly lobbies, production director says, and after Flashpoint I definitely do not feel safe
Embark Studios production director Caio Braga discussed the recent Flashpoint update for Arc Raiders, emphasizing that players should not feel safe even in friendly lobbies. The update aims to reintroduce a challenging difficulty and address player feedback from both aggressive and cautious playstyles. Braga highlighted the studio's focus on understanding community problems without necessarily implementing their proposed solutions, aiming for a balanced PvPvE experience.
EverSiege: Untold Ages Review – A solid MOBA, but without the salt
EverSiege: Untold Ages is a PvE MOBA that allows players to team up with friends to progress towards objectives, level up characters, and build bases. While the co-op progression system has some flaws, the core match-to-match experience is fun, and the single-player mode offers a satisfying action strategy feel. The game features solid visuals and sound design, though some voice acting is noted as jilted.
Elder Scrolls Online Season 0 brings new Night Market zone – Skyrim teased for 2027
The Elder Scrolls Online is launching Season 0: Dawn and Dusk on April 2nd, introducing a new format for content updates. This season includes the Night Market event zone, Challenge Difficulty for overland encounters, and updates to PvP progression. Future seasons will bring back the Thieves Guild, introduce ship battles, and hint at a return to Skyrim in 2027.
Studio Ellipsis Launch New Nightholme Gameplay Trailer | Console Creatures
Studio Ellipsis has released a new gameplay trailer for their upcoming multiplayer PvPvE horror game, Nightholme, which is set to launch on PC and consoles this summer. The trailer showcases the Grimrunners, teams of three players who transform into feared forms to hunt other players in a high-risk, high-reward environment. The game will feature a hub area called the Last Ground, where players choose their transformation archetype and abilities. A closed beta sign-up is now available.
Marathon boss cryptically suggests the game is too hard, outright confirms "we have some iterations / big balance…
Marathon game director Joe Ziegler cryptically suggested that significant balance changes are coming to the game, referencing Nirvana's 'Smells Like Teen Spirit.' Bungie is brewing major iterations and balance adjustments that could impact weapons, items, factions, and the loot economy. The discussion around Marathon has often focused on its demanding difficulty, particularly in PvP and PvE encounters, and Ziegler's comments hint at potential shifts to make the game more approachable.
Black Desert PC begins testing PvE buffs and preparing an esports event for next Heidel Ball
Black Desert on PC is testing PvE buffs for certain class skill combos and skills with long cast times on its Global Lab server. The live game has seen recent adjustments to classes and combat mechanics. Additionally, an NA vs. EU esports tournament is scheduled to culminate at the game's Heidel Ball event.
Marathon 2026: Bungie's Extraction Shooter — Is It Succeeding? | Invision Game Community
Bungie's new extraction shooter, Marathon, launched on March 5, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, featuring intense PvPvE combat and permanent gear loss. While critically praised for its gunplay and visuals, the game has seen mixed commercial results with approximately 1.2 million units sold globally. Its long-term success hinges on retaining players in a competitive market and addressing its niche appeal.
The Duskbloods Will Allegedly Launch Late This Year
According to leaker NateTheHate, FromSoftware's upcoming PvPvE title, The Duskbloods, is allegedly set to launch in late 2026 for the Nintendo Switch 2. Hidetaka Miyazaki previously revealed that the game will feature twelve playable characters with unique abilities and customizable roles for players.
PvE in Deadlock? Leaker suggests it’s right around the corner and it’s ‘1:1 Risk of Rain’
A leaker suggests that Valve's upcoming game Deadlock will feature a PvE mode that is heavily inspired by Risk of Rain. This mode would allow players to defend against waves of enemies and collect items. The leaker also indicated that this PvE mode might be tied to the game's lore and skins, and is not expected in early builds for several months.