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Bungie’s plans for growing Marathon’s ‘strong core community,’ including a PvE-only mode, sound like just what the game needs
Bungie is implementing significant changes to its extraction shooter Marathon to grow its player base, including a less grindy experience, improved UI/UX, and a new PvE-only mode. Game director Joe Ziegler detailed plans for multiple seasons of content and revisions to the early game experience to make it less overwhelming for new players.
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 – Full-Mission Gameplay (Prologue) | IGN First
This preview showcases the entire Prologue mission gameplay for Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, the upcoming four-player PvE third-person shooter. The footage offers a look at the Xenomorph-hunting sequel in action.
PUBG partners with PAYDAY for a new heist game mode
PUBG: Battlegrounds has introduced a limited-time PvE heist mode in collaboration with Starbreeze Entertainment, inspired by the Payday franchise. This co-op experience allows up to four players to infiltrate locations, steal loot, and fight off security waves, featuring distinct player classes and unlockable skills. The mode is available on PC and consoles until mid-June.
Call of Duty legend returns after losing NetEase funding with plans for a new FPS game that isn't a CoD "killer," but more like "if David Lynch made shooters"
David Vonderhaar, a veteran developer known for the Call of Duty: Black Ops series, has confirmed his studio BulletFarm is developing a new first-person multiplayer/co-operative shooter. Despite previously losing funding from NetEase, the studio has secured new backing from GreaterThan Group. Vonderhaar described the project as a creative experience, likening it to 'if David Lynch made shooters,' and aims for a three-year development cycle.
PUBG teams up with PAYDAY for limited-time PvE heists in latest patch update
PUBG: Battlegrounds has introduced a limited-time PvE heist mode called PAYDAY, a collaboration with Starbreeze Entertainment. Available on PC from May 13 to June 17 and on consoles from May 21 to June 25, the mode features four-player co-op missions with loot, class-based builds, and security forces, inspired by the PAYDAY series.
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS LAUNCHES “PAYDAY” CO-OP HEIST MODE IN COLLABORATION WITH STARBREEZE ENTERTAINMENT
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS has launched a new limited-time PvE mode called "PAYDAY," developed in collaboration with Starbreeze Entertainment. This four-player co-op experience, available on PC and consoles, features class-based gameplay and heist missions inspired by the PAYDAY franchise. The update also includes a new Event Pass with PAYDAY-themed cosmetics.
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 – Meet the Xenomorphs and Other Enemies You'll Be Up Against | IGN First
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 will feature nine distinct enemy types, not all of which are Xenomorphs, for players to face in its four-player PvE cooperative mode. The third-person shooter is set to release this summer on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
CoD Veteran's New Shooter Is "Not A Call Of Duty Killer," Inspired By David Lynch
David Vonderhaar, a veteran Call of Duty developer, is creating a new shooter at his studio BulletFarm, funded by GreaterThan Group. He stated the game is not intended to compete with Call of Duty but is inspired by David Lynch's surreal style, featuring cooperative and player-vs-player elements. Vonderhaar aims for a three-year development cycle with a small team.
Marathon Review
Bungie's reboot of its 90s franchise, Marathon, is an extraction shooter that struggles to stand out in a crowded genre. While the gunplay is solid and reminiscent of Destiny, the game's narrative is poorly integrated, and its visual aesthetic, particularly the neon colors and blocky gear design, is an acquired taste. Server issues and a lack of map variety also detract from the experience, making it unlikely to be a memorable title for long.
A New Halo Job Listing Points to ‘Halo Next’ as Halo Infinite Drops Firefight: Gauntlet
A new job listing for a Narrative Design Director at 343 Industries suggests the development of a new Halo title, tentatively named 'Halo Next'. Concurrently, Halo Infinite has received a significant update introducing the challenging Firefight: Gauntlet mode. While 'Halo Next' is not officially confirmed, the job description indicates a focus on narrative and campaign experience.
Overwatch has a new custom Zombies mode, so crack open a cold Jugger-Nog, lock in, and go wild
A new custom PvE Zombies mode for Overwatch, created by 'Kanzuki', allows up to four players to battle waves of undead heroes on various maps. The mode incorporates power-ups inspired by Call of Duty's Zombies, such as Jugger-Nog and Speed Cola, along with custom weapons and boss rounds.
Extraction RPG Wildgate’s 1.5 update overhauls its co-op PvE mode
Moonshot and Dreamhaven have released update 1.5 for their extraction game Wildgate, significantly overhauling the co-op PvE mode with five progressive zones that increase in difficulty. The update also aims to improve matchmaking and overall game feel based on community feedback. Wildgate is available on Steam, Xbox, PlayStation, and the Epic Games Store, with a limited-time 75% discount on Steam.
Major Update for The Midnight Walkers adds Hardcore Mode, Tutorial, Daily Missions, and More, ahead of Free Play weekend Event
Oneway Ticket Studio and Wemade Max have released a major update for The Midnight Walkers, introducing Hardcore Mode, a new tutorial, daily missions, and various balance adjustments. This update precedes a free play weekend event on Steam starting May 8th, allowing players to experience all in-game content. The developers are incorporating player feedback from Early Access to refine the experience ahead of the full release within the next year.
When is the next PUBG update?
PUBG: Battlegrounds generally receives major updates on a two-month schedule, with the next significant patch expected in June 2026. The recent 41.1 update introduced a new co-operative PvE mode called Xeno Point, new weapon attachments, and destructible terrain on Erangel, alongside a crossover with Stellar Blade.
Cheap as Dirt Thick as Thieves Next Month
OtherSide Entertainment's stealth game, Thick as Thieves, will launch next month, following the decision to remove planned PvPvE gameplay. The game is from the studios of Warren Spector and Paul Neurath.
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.