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Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game 2.5 update announced, patch notes – Ranked Mode, ragequit jail, more
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game has released update version 2.5, introducing a new Ranked Mode where players can earn and lose rank standing. The update also includes a 'Ragequit Jail' feature for players with high disconnect rates, new character colors, and various gameplay adjustments and fixes.
Valve finally gives Deadlock a proper ranked mode, warns that matches will be 'very rocky' to start
Valve has introduced a new ranked mode for their game Deadlock, featuring a significant overhaul to matchmaking and a new ranking system with 11 tiers. Players must win 15 matches on three different heroes to qualify for ranked play. Valve warns that the initial rollout may be 'very rocky' due to a thin player pool and potential bugs.
Guilty Gear Strive 2.00 and Season 5 Overview – Jam Returns and Wild Assault Is Gone
Arc System Works announced Guilty Gear Strive's 2.00 update and Season 5, featuring the return of fan-favorite character Jam Kuradoberi and the removal of the Wild Assault mechanic. The update also introduces Robo-Ky, a new stage, and various cosmetic items. A new Starter Edition and Battle Pass system are also being implemented, with the game available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, though the Nintendo Switch version will remain on season four.
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS 2026 Development Roadmap Released
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS has unveiled its 2026 development roadmap, introducing features like destructible terrain, a new roguelite mode called Xeno Point, and a co-op heist collaboration with Starbreeze's PAYDAY. The updates aim to enhance gameplay with evolving weapon metas, interactive environmental elements, and refined ranking systems.
PUBG Battleground 2026 Roadmap features destruction, map changes, meta shifts, and all new for fun modes
Krafton has revealed the PUBG: Battlegrounds 2026 roadmap, which includes significant updates such as destructible terrain on Erangel and Ranked Mode, seasonal weather themes, and new attachments. The roadmap also details meta shifts every four months, regular balance patches, and the introduction of new modes like Arcade, Rumble, Xeno Point, and PAYDAY, alongside a mysterious new genre project for Winter 2026.
Players unlock Marathon’s Cryo Archive end game zone and trailer by solving alternate reality game (ARG)
Players have unlocked Marathon's new end-game zone, Cryo Archive, and its accompanying trailer by solving an alternate reality game. This high-intensity PvPvE zone features six wings and seven Vaults, requiring players to be Level 25 with specific loadouts. The article also details the upcoming Ranked Mode, its mechanics, and rewards, alongside information on the Marathon Collector's Edition and recent game updates.
Marathon community crushes Cryo Archive puzzle, unlocks release date, and learns the map is only playable on weekends
Bungie has announced that the Cryo Archive map for Marathon will launch on March 20, coinciding with the release of its ranked mode. This new map features complex, raid-style puzzles and is only playable on weekends, similar to Destiny 2's Trials of Osiris. The Cryo Archive is described as a significant challenge with lucrative loot and a labyrinthian design.
Marathon's competitive mode is so complicated that Bungie made a literal maths test to figure it out, and it…
Bungie has detailed the complex scoring system for Marathon's upcoming ranked mode in an extraction shooter format. To help players understand the intricacies of score targets, loss penalties, and potential gains, the developer has created a 'ranked calculation worksheet' with mathematical problems based on in-game mechanics.
What is the start & end time of Ranked Mode in Marathon?
Marathon's Ranked Mode is currently in beta for a limited time. Players are encouraged to participate in the beta to help shape its development.
Marathon Season 1 Ranked mode countdown: Exact release date and time
Bungie is launching the Ranked mode for Marathon Season 1 on Saturday, March 21, available on PC and consoles. This mode will be a weekend-exclusive beta experience, requiring players to reach Runner level 25 and offering distinct matchmaking queues based on gear and rank.
How does Ranked mode work in Marathon?
Bungie's upcoming extraction shooter Marathon will feature a unique Ranked mode that emphasizes gear acquisition and extraction over traditional kill counts. Players will use Holotags to enter matchmaking pools with varying stakes, and success is determined by extracting with valuable gear after reaching a target score. The mode will be available on weekends, similar to Destiny 2's Trials of Osiris, with seasonal rewards for reaching different ranks.
Marathon's Ranked Mode Is Coming Soon - Here's How It Works
Bungie is launching a new Ranked mode for its game Marathon later this week, requiring players to reach level 25 to access it. The mode will be available on weekends and features six ranks with three tiers each, offering in-game rewards based on the highest rank achieved per season. Players will earn or lose Ranked Points (RP) based on meeting score targets and successfully extracting, with a new gear item called Holotags influencing match parameters.
Marathon prepares ranked mode with its latest patch, a pricey loot-a-thon with a catch
Bungie has released a new patch for its extraction shooter Marathon, introducing a ranked mode that will be available this weekend. Players must meet specific loadout value requirements to enter and progress through tiers by extracting with a target amount of loot value. Rewards for ranking up include unique cosmetics, with some unlocked immediately and others at the end of a season.
