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World of Tanks brings new German heavies, updated matchmaking, and prettier battlefields
World of Tanks has released a new update introducing four new German heavy tanks, spanning tiers VIII to XI, featuring a shell calibration system. The update also includes visual and sound enhancements, improved matchmaking with fewer repeated maps, and the start of the Year of the Phoenix seasons.
This week's Epic Games Store freebies are perfect for chess connoisseurs and vehicular combat thrillseekers
The Epic Games Store is offering two free games this week: The Ouroboros King, a chess roguelike, and Warhammer 40k Speed Freeks, a vehicular combat game. Both titles can be claimed permanently between May 11 and May 18. Warhammer 40k Speed Freeks recently received a WAAAGH! update that added crossplay functionality.
Return Fire FRONTLINE Announced
Reef Entertainment has announced Return Fire FRONTLINE, a new entry in the vehicular combat series that originally debuted on the 3DO in 1995. Further details regarding the release date and target platforms have not yet been disclosed.
War Thunder goes big and goes home with its next update, Heavy Calvary
Gaijin Entertainment has announced the upcoming 'Heavy Cavalry' update for War Thunder, which will introduce the M1A2C and Australian M1A2 Abrams battle tanks. The update also features graphical overhauls for several maps, including Ash River, 38th Parallel, and Ardennes (Winter).
PS5, PS4 Players Surprised With 2009 Action Game for Free
The 2009 multiplayer vehicular combat game Tanki Online has been unexpectedly released on the PlayStation Store for PS4 and PS5. As a free-to-play title, it does not require a PlayStation Plus subscription, though subscribers can claim exclusive in-game rewards. The game features tank battles, vehicle customization, and competitive multiplayer across various arenas.
Sony is officially shutting down Destruction AllStars
Sony is shutting down servers for Destruction AllStars on November 25, 2026, and has removed the game and its microtransaction currency from the PlayStation Store. While single-player challenges will remain, multiplayer services have been offline since 2024 due to ongoing technical issues. The game, which was intended as a PlayStation Plus launch title, did not achieve significant success and its developer, Lucid Games, was later acquired by Tencent.
Destruction AllStars Has Been De-Listed, Servers to Shut Down on November 25th
Sony is shutting down servers for the PlayStation 5 exclusive Destruction AllStars on November 25th, and the game has already been delisted from the PlayStation Store. Players who already own the game can still access single-player modes until the shutdown date. The game, developed by Lucid Games, was noted for its vehicular combat and responsive controls.
World of Tanks Heat is here, and the hero shooter-esque spin-off has five free tanks in it for you
World of Tanks Heat, a free-to-play PC spin-off blending hero shooter and vehicular combat elements, has launched with a rocky start, experiencing crashing and technical issues. Despite these problems, Wargaming is offering free Season 0 battle passes with cosmetic rewards and unlockable tanks, including the XM1V. The game is set in an alternate post-WW2 timeline and features 5v5 and 10v10 modes with agents possessing unique abilities.
Destruction AllStars Delisted From PlayStation Store, Servers Reportedly Shut Down
Destruction AllStars has been delisted from the PlayStation Store, and its servers have reportedly been shut down. The vehicular combat title, launched in February 2021 for PlayStation 5, struggled to gain a significant audience despite being free for PlayStation Plus subscribers initially. Lucid Games, the developer, was acquired by Tencent subsidiary Lightspeed Games in 2023.
r:STRIKE – Open Beta | Alpha Beta Gamer
r:STRIKE is an action racing game that combines shooter gameplay with high-speed racing to defend Shard City from a drone invasion. The game features 12 missions, customization options for vehicles, and in-game leaderboards for competitive play. An open beta is currently available for players to sign up for.
Truck-kun is Supporting Me From Another World?! arrives in 2026 — MP3s & NPCs
Strange Scaffold has announced their new anime-inspired title, Truck-kun is Supporting Me From Another World?!, which combines vehicular action and visual novel elements. The game is set to release in 2026 for PC and Xbox Series X/S, featuring a story where the protagonist uses truck-kun to send pedestrians to another world to gather power.
Destructible Car Combat Game Mad Metal Adds Online Multiplayer to Updated Demo
Mad Metal, a destructible car combat roguelite from Mad Mechs Inc., has received a significant update adding online multiplayer. The update, revealed at the Second Wind Games Showcase, includes quick-match, ranked play, and custom lobbies, alongside a full vehicle builder and Steam Deck support. The game features precision targeting of vehicle components and dynamically destructible arenas.
World of Tanks adds three new Tier XI tanks and revamps three maps with update 2.2.1
World of Tanks has released update 2.2.1, introducing three new Tier XI tanks: the Fauteur, Gorilla, and Executor, each with unique abilities. The update also revamps three maps—Serene Coast, Pearl River, and Klondike—and adds new navigational tips. Additionally, a Welcome Back program for returning players and the Onslaught mode are featured.
RACE: Rocket Arena Car Extreme heading to Nintendo Switch
Smokoko announced that RACE: Rocket Arena Car Extreme will launch on Nintendo Switch on June 25, 2026, featuring local split-screen multiplayer for up to four players. The game offers over 20 hours of combat racing in its career mode, with 21 unique cars, three classes, and a variety of weapons and abilities across eight distinct locations.
Jack’s 510 Racing – Open Beta | Alpha Beta Gamer
Jack's 510 Racing is an open-world arcade racer featuring street racing, alien invasions, and vehicular mayhem across nine islands. The game includes four modes: street races, death races, alien chases, and free drive, with over fifty upgradeable vehicles. It boasts a dynamic day-night cycle, weather effects, and support for force feedback steering wheels, developed as a passion project by a solo developer.
Samson: A Tyndalston Story – Here’s Everything We Know So Far
Samson: A Tyndalston Story, developed by Liquid Swords, is an upcoming single-player game blending vehicular combat and street brawling. Players control Samson McRay in the city of Tyndalston, facing debt and using a combination of fistfights, environmental weapons, and car combat. The game features skill trees, an action point system for mission prioritization, and will launch on PC on April 8th for $24.99, with PC technical features including raytracing and DLSS.
Narrative RPG Aether & Iron Out Now on Steam, Bringing an Alt-History filled with Power and Corruption to 1930s New York
Seismic Squirrel has released Aether & Iron, a narrative RPG set in an alternate 1930s New York powered by anti-gravity technology, on PC via Steam. The game features fully voiced characters, tactical turn-based vehicular combat, and player choices that impact the city's fate. It includes contributions from writers of Mass Effect and Far Cry, and a score by Christopher Tin and Alex Williamson.
Dying Light: The Beast Restored Land Drops From The Abbey Now | Console Creatures
Techland has released Dying Light: The Beast Restored Land, an enhanced version of the game that functions as a new 'Nightmare Mode' with intensified survival mechanics and permanent consequences. This update includes the base game, new content like Roadkill Rallies, and all previously released updates, with significant gameplay and performance enhancements. The enhanced version is free for existing owners.
World of Tanks previews three new Tier XI tanks rolling out in Update 2.2.1
World of Tanks is introducing three new Tier XI tanks in its upcoming Update 2.2.1. These new additions include the Gorilla with a sustained barrage capability, the Fauteur with a propellant afterburner for increased damage, and the wheeled Executor which can activate a nitro burn for a speed boost.
War Thunder Infantry Closed Beta
War Thunder is preparing to launch a closed beta for its new Infantry mode, which will introduce ground forces to the existing vehicular combat gameplay. The announcement was accompanied by a new trailer, and player feedback in the comments primarily focuses on two recurring themes.