First-Person Shooter
26 storiesThe boundary around First-Person Shooter remains mechanical rather than thematic or platform-specific. Coverage can compare representative releases, genre boundaries and technical trends across First-Person Shooter.
Take-Two Confirms Borderlands 4 Support Continues Despite Mixed Launch
Take-Two has reaffirmed its commitment to ongoing Borderlands 4 content, stating that the game's commercial performance and technical issues have not changed its post-launch support plans as players await details on the Year 2 roadmap
Doom Developer Criticises Xbox After Major id Software Layoffs
id Software's lead services programmer has publicly criticised Xbox following July's layoffs, raising concerns about the studio's future and Microsoft's approach to game development after significant staff reductions
id Software Faces Uncertainty as Xbox Layoffs Reshape Studio
A lead developer at id Software has raised concerns about Xbox's approach to game development after significant layoffs, questioning whether the studio can maintain its creative standards and technical output with a reduced team
Datamine Reveals Cut Vehicle Combat Plans for Call of Duty: World at War
Newly surfaced datamined content suggests Call of Duty: World at War once aimed for a much greater emphasis on vehicle combat in multiplayer, including customisable tanks and dedicated maps, before these features were scaled back or removed
Quake Remaster Adds Free 19-Level Campaign for 30th Anniversary
id Software and MachineGames have released a substantial new campaign for the 2021 Quake remaster, offering 19 fresh levels, new weapons, and expanded replayability to mark the franchise's 30th anniversary
Halo: Campaign Evolved Faced Major Development Issues and Project Cuts
A new report suggests Halo: Campaign Evolved's development was hampered by technical and management challenges, leading to the cancellation of a multiplayer project and significant changes to the remake's features
Rogue Point leaves Early Access with new map, weapons and mod support
Crowbar Collective and team17 have launched Rogue Point out of Steam Early Access, adding a new map, extra weapons, a fire-wielding boss and full mod support for the four-player co-op shooter
Cyber Rail demo brings high-speed FPS roguelike action to Steam
Torn Ace Studios has launched the first public demo for Cyber Rail, a fast-paced roguelike first-person shooter set on a flying diesel train, now available for PC players to try on Steam
The House Dreams Along With Them demo launches on Steam for PC and Steam Deck
Solo developer Jeffrey Nordin has released a playable demo for The House Dreams Along With Them, a dark first-person puzzle adventure now available on Steam for PC and Steam Deck, offering players a first look at its enigmatic dream-based mechanics
Battlefield 6 Drives EA CEO's £38m Payday After Record Sales
EA's CEO has received a substantial pay rise following Battlefield 6's record-breaking launch, but the developers behind the game were laid off just months after release, raising questions about industry priorities
The Defiant Brings Story-Driven WW2 Shooter Action to China's Frontlines
The Defiant, developed by Hangzhou Hoothanes Entertainment, is a single-player shooter set during the Second Sino-Japanese War, offering a rare look at China's role in World War II with a campaign spanning multiple perspectives
Call of Duty: Mobile Season 7 brings Terminator 2 event and new modes
Call of Duty: Mobile Season 7 - Terminated launches 5 August, introducing a Terminator 2: Judgment Day event, refreshed Nuketown map, new multiplayer and battle royale modes, and exclusive T-800 and T-1000 Operator Skins
Halo: Campaign Evolved Modding Scene Adds Iron Man and CJ Playable Mods
Halo: Campaign Evolved has launched with a rapidly growing modding community, introducing both quality-of-life improvements and playful character swaps such as Iron Man and Carl Johnson from Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
Map Voting Frustration Grows Among Call of Duty: Black Ops Players
Players revisiting Call of Duty: Black Ops are voicing concerns over repetitive map selections, as the community struggles to agree on variety in online matches. The issue has reignited debate about the impact of map voting on gameplay diversity
No More Room in Hell 2 launches 11 August with full cross-play
Torn Banner Studios has confirmed No More Room in Hell 2 will leave Early Access and launch on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S|X on 11 August 2026, introducing new modes, cross-play and platform parity for the first time
Guns of Eschaton extended gameplay reveals apocalyptic West combat
4Divinity and Eschatology Entertainment have released the first extended gameplay footage for Guns of Eschaton, showcasing its Soulslike gunfights and occult Western setting ahead of launch on Steam, PlayStation and Xbox platforms
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope expansion launches 20 August 2026
GSC Game World has announced S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope, the first major story expansion for Heart of Chornobyl, arriving 20 August 2026 on PC, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5, alongside a free Unreal Engine 5 update
Cut Zombies Mode Uncovered in Call of Duty: Black Ops PS4 Port
A previously unknown Zombies tower defence mode has been discovered in the PlayStation 4 port of Call of Duty: Black Ops, offering a rare look at an abandoned experiment from the franchise's early days
Stalker 2: Cost of Hope Expansion and 2.0 Update Arrive August 2026
GSC Game World has set 20 August 2026 for the release of Stalker 2: Cost of Hope, the game's first major story expansion, alongside a significant 2.0 update for all platforms, promising new content and technical improvements
Secret Halo: Campaign Evolved Ending Points to Possible Halo 2 Remake
A hidden cutscene in Halo: Campaign Evolved's Legendary ending has sparked speculation that Halo Studios may be preparing a full remake of Halo 2, though no official announcement has been made
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam crossplay playtest launches with new Đắk Tô map
Team17 and Expression Games have opened the first crossplay playtest for Hell Let Loose: Vietnam, running this weekend on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, with a new map and developer Q&A revealing fresh gameplay details
Halo: Campaign Evolved Remake Delivers Familiar Combat and Subtle Tweaks
Halo: Campaign Evolved returns with a full Unreal Engine 5 rebuild, adding new prequel missions and visual upgrades while largely preserving the original's structure and gameplay. Here's how the remake stands up in 2026 and what's actually changed
Marathon adds Vault Breaker PvE mode and balance changes in new update
Marathon's Mid-Season 2 Update is now live, introducing the experimental Vault Breaker PvE mode, new progression features and a range of balance adjustments across weapons and equipment
Modern Warfare 4 Beta Dates Set for PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Switch 2
Activision and Infinity Ward have officially announced the beta schedule for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, confirming early access and open beta dates across PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2 platforms
Inde Navarrette Receives Sealed Modern Warfare 2 Copy at Fanatics Fest
Obsession star Inde Navarrette was presented with a rare, sealed copy of Modern Warfare 2 by a fan at Fanatics Fest in New York, highlighting her reputation as a dedicated gamer and sparking discussion about the value of classic games
Doom: The Dark Ages Revelations DLC Expands Combat and Raises Challenge
The Revelations DLC for Doom: The Dark Ages introduces the Chain Spear, restores the Slayer's dash, and delivers a more demanding combat experience, building on the base game's arsenal and difficulty