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No Man's Sky Players Face a Whole New Threat in Yet Another Free Major Update
Hello Games has released a new free update for No Man's Sky titled 'The Swarm,' introducing a new enemy faction called the Hive of Glass that threatens the entire universe. Players will join one of three factions to combat this threat, with progress tracked at The Nexus. The update also includes new planetary activities and in-game rewards.
Is Icebreaker PvP or PvE in Escape from Tarkov?
The article discusses whether the new Icebreaker activity in Escape from Tarkov is a Player versus Environment (PvE) or Player versus Player (PvP) experience. It aims to clarify the nature of this endgame content for players.
Marathon Season 2 Cinematic Teases the Assorted Horrors of Night Marsh
Bungie has released a cinematic trailer for Marathon's upcoming Season 2: NIGHTFALL, which begins on June 2nd. The trailer depicts Runners entering the Night Marsh, facing mutated creatures and brutal encounters, suggesting death may not be an escape. A full reveal later this week will detail new gameplay systems like the Cradle, new weapons, and experimental PvE modes.
Marathon’s Night Marsh “Plays Like a Survival Horror Experience”, Warns Bungie Ahead of Season 2
Bungie is introducing a nighttime variant of Marathon's Dire Marsh map, designed to play like a survival horror experience with reduced visibility and increased environmental challenges. New mechanics like flashlights, special ammo, and Darksight scopes will aid players in navigating the darkness. The "Nightfall" season, featuring this new mode, begins June 2nd, with Marathon being free to play for its first week.
LumenTale: Memories of Trey Out Now on PC and Nintendo Switch
LumenTale: Memories of Trey, a colorful monster-collecting RPG developed by Beehive Studios and published by Team17, is now available on PC and Nintendo Switch. The game features over 140 creatures to collect and train, with both PvE and PvP battles, alongside crafting, trading, and customization options. Both Standard and Deluxe Editions are available, with a Steam-exclusive Lumen Edition and an Early Adopter DLC for purchases made within the first month.
Escape From Tarkov Icebreaker Update and New Story Chapter
Battlestate Games has released a major update for Escape From Tarkov, introducing the 'Icebreaker' PvE event and a new story chapter. This update adds a new map where players can team up with two friends to explore the story of the trapped Paradigm Shipping Icebreaker and battle a new boss. The update also includes a new mechanic for locating in-raid items and adjusts the chance of death from Obdolbos injections.
Re:Rite Announced
Buffalo Buffalo has announced Re:Rite, a PvE game where players control a Kaiju. The game features a mechanic where the player character physically grows throughout a match, starting as a small monster and evolving into a larger form.
[Reveal Trailer] From tiny scrapper to robot Kaiju! Outgrow your enemies in the chaotic PvE game, Re:Rite
Buffalo Buffalo has revealed Re:Rite, a chaotic PvE game where players grow from small scrappers into giant Kaiju to battle swarms of enemies. The game features seamless switching between melee and ranged combat, customizable builds with Shells and Seeds, and modulated proximity chat for up to four players. Re:Rite is scheduled for release later this year on PC, with a cinematic reveal trailer shown at the SixOneIndie Showcase.
Space Marine 2 is shadowdropping a free campaign mission and giving Siege Mode progression some much-needed love
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 has released a free PvE campaign mission and significant updates to its Siege Mode as part of the Purgation Update. The game is also available for free this weekend on PC and consoles, featuring a trial of the first few campaign missions and all PvP modes.
Velocide Overdrive : Le jeu d'Arcade Arena Survival survolté dévoile son Mode Boss en Co-op le 29 mai !
Velocide Overdrive is releasing its major 1.3.0 update on May 29, introducing a new co-op Boss Mode and unlocking all cosmetic content. The update adds new strategic PvE boss encounters like Galleon and Synthetic, alongside new power-ups, arenas, and player skins. The developer has also removed grinding for cosmetics to allow immediate enjoyment of the game's content.
Pixel MMO Drakantos gets second closed beta this week
Indie developer Wingeon Game Studios announced that the second closed beta for their free-to-play pixelated MMORPG, Drakantos, will launch on May 22nd and run through May 24th. This beta will offer players a first look at the game's PvP modes, featuring 13 maps and 3 different game modes, alongside continued focus on PvE content and early game progression. Drakantos is currently in development for PC.
ARC Raiders’ latest patch adds a new vendor NPC and Denuvo anti-cheat – without the DRM
ARC Raiders has received a new patch that introduces a vendor NPC called the Nomadic Envoy, who offers cosmetics, blueprints, and other items for barter. The update also controversially adds Denuvo anti-cheat to a limited player pool, though the developers state it will not include DRM and they are working to minimize performance impact. Additional changes include a new grenade launcher, adjustments to enemy detection, weapon buffs, and various bug fixes.
Type Soul Flame Of Blitz Essence Guide
This guide details the Type Soul Flame of Blitz essence, an obtainable universal essence in the Roblox game Type Soul. It can be acquired through Clan Wars or the Battle Royale mode and offers a damage boost along with a unique self-healing ability that scales with nearby players. The essence has a 50-second cooldown between uses.
Fight or Kite: Gods Death and Reapers turned me into a grimdark extraction ARPG gamer
Gods, Death, and Reapers is a new grimdark extraction ARPG that offers a fresh take on the genre with PvPvE combat and a rewarding gameplay loop. Developed by Wolcen Studio, the game features a classless system based on weapon and gear loadouts, smooth WASD movement, and a persistent lobby that grows with player progression. While currently in playtest, the game shows promise with its engaging combat and risk-reward mechanics.
EVE Frontier Cycle 6 Debuts June 25 with Latest Updates
Fenris Creations will release the Sanctuary update for its space survival game EVE Frontier on June 25, marking the start of Cycle 6. This update introduces modular ships, dynamic enemies, new environmental hazards, and enhanced exploration features like dormant gates. The update aims to increase player agency in a dangerous and evolving universe, with a full player progress reset for the new cycle.
EVE FanFest 2026: EVE Vanguard Is Getting A Brand-New Overhaul Update & Alpha Playtest Window
EVE Vanguard, a spinoff of EVE Online, is receiving a major overhaul with the 'Operation Avalon' update, which includes revamped combat, new enemies, and an expanded risk-and-extraction loop. An alpha playtest for Operation Avalon is scheduled from July 7th to July 20th, with the full alpha release planned for November 2026. This update aims to lay the groundwork for integration with EVE Online.
Bungie outlines plan to save Marathon with Steam player count at less than 15% of launch day peak
Bungie game director Joe Ziegler has outlined plans to revitalize the game Marathon, which has seen a significant decline in its Steam player count since launch. The developer aims to address player pain points by reintroducing duos in Season 2, improving the onboarding process, and introducing new PvE and PvP-lite experiences. These changes are intended to make the game less grindy and more rewarding, with further updates planned for subsequent seasons.
Marathon's Game Director admits it's "overwhelming to learn" and too sweaty
Marathon's Game Director Joe Ziegler admits the extraction shooter can be an overwhelming and overly competitive experience for new players. Bungie plans to introduce new PvE-focused modes and more sci-fi elements in Season 2 to offer more relaxed ways to play, alongside improvements to onboarding and matchmaking.
What Got Removed In The Type Soul Update?
The latest Type Soul update introduces significant changes, with a new development team leading the game. Several features, including Hell, Boss Raids, Devil Trigger, Ancient Vastocar, True Modes, and Vows, have been removed or altered. New maps for Wandenreich and Hueco Mundo have been implemented, while PvP modes like Culling Games and Soul Wars are temporarily unavailable. Compensation is being provided for some removed features.
Marathon is getting a dedicated PvE and lite modes in Season 2
Bungie announced that its upcoming extraction shooter Marathon will introduce new PvE and PvP Lite modes in Season 2. These experimental modes aim to improve player onboarding and reduce the game's steep difficulty curve. Bungie also plans to address faction grinding and improve the overall player experience.
