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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.
Multiplayer PvE survivalbox ICARUS makes its official console launch
The multiplayer survival sandbox game ICARUS has officially launched on consoles as ICARUS: Console Edition for PlayStation 5 and Xbox. This edition includes the base game and the New Frontiers expansion, offering over 128 square kilometers of explorable content for up to four players. The console version is available in standard and ultimate editions, with the latter including additional region content and cosmetics.
Sand: Raiders of Sophie postpones March launch, citing Russia’s ongoing attacks on Ukraine
Sand: Raiders of Sophie, a multiplayer PvPvE sandbox game developed by tinyBuild and Hologryph, has been delayed from its planned March release. The developers cited frequent power outages and air alert disruptions in Ukraine as major complications that have caused delays in finalizing key features like mob AI, optimization, and anti-cheat.
'We want more for them': Arc Raiders' lead dev reassures players that balance and end-game content are a…
Embark Studios' production director Caio Braga addressed player concerns regarding Arc Raiders' balance and lack of endgame content. He acknowledged the challenges of balancing PvE and PvP elements and stated the team is focused on delivering impactful updates and more engaging endgame experiences for players.
Marathon Review - Gamer Social Club
Bungie's Marathon offers a tense PvPvE extraction experience on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Players act as cybernetic Runners on Tau Ceti IV, completing contracts and battling AI and other players while trying to successfully exfiltrate.
Cute But Dangerous - ALTERA Penguin Soldier Gameplay
Vulkanic is releasing a new trailer for their upcoming military survival sandbox game, ALTERA, showcasing penguin soldiers. The game is planned to launch on Steam on March 31st, 2026, with over 2000 people already requesting access to the playtest. Key features include a large explorable world, territory capture, base building, and seamless first-person/third-person perspective switching.