Third-Person Shooter
22 storiesThe boundary around Third-Person Shooter remains mechanical rather than thematic or platform-specific. Coverage can compare representative releases, genre boundaries and technical trends across Third-Person Shooter.
Gears of War: E-Day Targets 4K at 60 FPS with an RTX 5070 Ti
The Coalition's final PC requirements list 4K at 60 FPS for an RTX 5070 Ti and 1440p at 60 FPS for an RTX 3060 Ti. With upscaling enabled, Gears of War: E-Day looks more accessible than many recent Unreal Engine 5 releases.
The Expanse Osiris Reborn demo reveals high-stakes monster hunt mission
Owlcat Games has unveiled a full mission from The Expanse Osiris Reborn at gamescom 2026 highlighting RPG-driven choices and a tense hybrid monster encounter as the studio targets a Spring 2027 release
Aliens Fireteam Elite 2 Delivers Four Player Co-op and Specialist Class
Aliens Fireteam Elite 2 brings four-player squads and a new Specialist class to its co-op shooter formula. The sequel builds on the original with expanded mission variety and customisation but keeps its focus on action over narrative depth
Cinder City sets PC launch with premium price and Q4 alpha window
NC has locked in a premium price and PC-first launch for Cinder City, with the first public alpha scheduled for Q4 2026 and a new demo revealing four-player co-op dungeons and hundreds of concurrent players
A2K: Jet Strikers Announced for PC with Fast-Paced Arena Combat
A2K: Jet Strikers has been officially revealed as a third-person arena shooter for PC, drawing inspiration from Soldat and Quake, and promising a range of classic and experimental multiplayer modes ahead of a planned Q1 2027 release
State of Decay 3 Preview Shows Progress Amid Xbox Studio Changes
State of Decay 3 has resurfaced with a promising early alpha demo, revealing expanded community management and improved combat, as Undead Labs navigates ownership changes and prepares for a 2027 release on Xbox, PlayStation 5 and PC
The Division 2 Red Horizon Brings Cleaners to D.C. and Confirms Crossplay
Ubisoft has launched Year 8 Season 3 for The Division 2, introducing the Cleaners faction to Washington D.C., new modifiers, permanent Toxic Dark Zones, and a crossplay update scheduled for later this year
Gears of War: E-Day Preview Reveals Classic Combat and New Features
Gears of War: E-Day has been previewed, offering a first look at its campaign structure, evolved combat mechanics and technical performance on Xbox Series X. Here's what's confirmed and what remains to be seen
GRIT Launches on Steam With Updated Wild West Battle Royale Features
Team GRIT has released GRIT on Steam, bringing a third-person Wild West battle royale for up to 100 players with new gameplay improvements, updated mechanics and expanded customisation options for PC players
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 Preview Highlights Expanded Co-op and Class Options
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 has been previewed ahead of release, showcasing its expanded four-player co-op, deeper class customisation and a stronger narrative focus as players return to the Xenomorph-infested world of LV-558
Helldivers 2 Patch 1.007.001 Targets Crashes and Stratagem Issues
Arrowhead Game Studios has released Helldivers 2 update 1.007.001, addressing crash problems and stratagem display bugs. The patch is now live and arrives one week after the previous major update, with a list of known issues still under review
Helldivers 2 Update Adds Illuminate Enemies, New Biome and Level Cap Rise
Arrowhead has released Helldivers 2 update 7.0.0, introducing new Illuminate enemies, a fresh biome, and a level cap increase, alongside gameplay tweaks and technical fixes for PlayStation and PC players
GunZ: The Duel Remaster Arrives on Steam Worldwide This August
Masangsoft has confirmed GunZ: The Duel will launch globally on Steam on 13 August 2026, featuring remastered visuals, a modernised UI, expanded customisation and the removal of pay-to-win mechanics
Gears of War: E-Day Beta Sets Franchise Record for Steam Players
The Gears of War: E-Day open beta has delivered the highest Steam concurrent player peak in series history, with early access numbers already surpassing previous entries ahead of the full October release
That's No Moon Layoffs Impact Crossfire Development Team
Crossfire developer That's No Moon has confirmed a round of layoffs affecting technical and environmental artists, raising questions about the studio's ongoing AAA project and its future release plans
Ubisoft Confirms New Ghost Recon Game and Opens Closed Test Sign-Ups
Ubisoft has officially announced a new Ghost Recon game and is inviting players to register for closed tests, offering fans a chance to influence development as the series returns after several years away
Gears of War: E-Day Beta Headlines Xbox Game Pass August 2026 Additions
Xbox Game Pass will introduce a wave of new titles in early August, led by the open beta for Gears of War: E-Day, alongside several notable indie and sports releases for subscribers on console and PC
Capcom Suggests Pragmata Sequel Likely After Strong Launch Sales
Capcom has indicated that a sequel to Pragmata is now highly probable, following robust early sales for the sci-fi action-adventure. The publisher's latest financial results highlight the game's rapid commercial momentum and growing franchise potential
WARSHIFT 2 Release Date Set for July 2026 on Steam
Solo developer Cyril Megem has announced WARSHIFT 2, a large-scale sci-fi RTS-action hybrid, will launch on Steam on 30 July 2026. A free demo is already available, offering a first look at its combined strategy and action gameplay
Space Marine 2 Confrontation Update brings new PvP maps and DLC
Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive have released the Confrontation Update for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, adding new PvP arenas, enemies, weapons, and cosmetic DLC for Salamanders and Raptors across all major platforms
Helldivers 2 Reveals Bolt Pistol for Warhammer 40,000 Crossover Warbond
Sony has confirmed that Helldivers 2's Warhammer 40,000 crossover will be revealed on 30 July, with the Bolt Pistol officially joining the Legendary Warbond. Further details on weapons, armour and content remain unannounced
Cliff Bleszinski Reflects on LawBreakers Failure and Considers Return
Cliff Bleszinski, known for Gears of War, has discussed his personal struggles and the impact on Boss Key Productions, revealing he is now sober and weighing a possible return to game development