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61 storiesArticles assess backend maintenance, customer-support escalation and content roadmap against the named game, build and platform instead of assuming universal support. For readers, login federation and data portability clarify the likely benefits, constraints and commitment involved. It follows the continuing operation and updates of an active game; Live Service Model examines the underlying publishing framework.
Shop Titans Puts Inventory at the Center of October Event
Kabam's October update sends Pharoway Caravan into Shop Titans, where players pack limited grids for visiting merchants and spend event vouchers before the store closes.
Marvel Rivals Season 10.5 turns Infinity War into a team brawl
Marvel Rivals Season 10.5 launches on 9 October at 09:00 UTC with a randomised 2v2 mode based on Avengers: Infinity War. A 50-player PvE battle against Thanos follows on 22 October.
Legend of Edda: Pegasus ends Alpha with final wipe
Legend of Edda: Pegasus held its final Alpha wipe on October 2 before the Beta phase. Players could test any +10 weapon and use unlimited Platinum Coins until the reset.
PUBG MOBILE Brings B.Duck Back for a Playful Battle Royale
PUBG MOBILE has reunited with B.Duck for a limited collaboration running until November 1 2026. The event adds themed cosmetics, World of Wonder assets, a Lucky Spin and an interactive TikTok filter.
Fallout 76 plans its biggest map expansion yet
Bethesda has mapped out free Fallout 76 updates through Summer 2027. The plan includes travelling pets, tougher bounty hunts and Raven Rock, a seamless map expansion towards Fallout 3's Capital Wasteland.
Delta Force Maps Out Its Second Anniversary
Team Jade has laid out Delta Force's second anniversary plans, including a new Operations map for 2027, a global 5v5 Detonation beta, and new rewards in Season Reorientation.
NARAKA: BLADEPOINT Opens Golden Triumph Week With Free Rewards
NetEase Games has started Golden Triumph Week in NARAKA: BLADEPOINT, offering 2,000 Gold, limited-time cosmetics and three Seasonal Choice Chests. The Devourer Season will also add Kael, underwater combat changes and more October content.
Destiny 2 will restore its vaulted campaigns and raids
Bungie says vaulted Destiny 2 campaigns, destinations, and raids will return after the studio admitted that removing them damaged player trust. The company is also reshaping Marathon around deeper survival play.
GTA Online Will Continue After GTA 6, While Separate Multiplayer Points to 2027
Take-Two says GTA Online will continue after GTA 6 launches on November 19, 2026. Twitch CEO Dan Clancy has pointed to a possible 2027 window for separate multiplayer, but Rockstar has not confirmed that date.
GTA Online support continues as GTA 6 multiplayer targets 2027 launch
Take-Two Interactive has confirmed ongoing support for GTA Online after GTA 6 launches as a single-player title this November while Twitch's CEO has suggested a new multiplayer mode for GTA 6 is planned for next year
Genshin Impact Version 7.1 brings Snezhnaya conflict and new characters
Genshin Impact Version 7.1 launches 23 September with a high-stakes Snezhnaya showdown, two new 5-star characters, a returning festival, and the most generous anniversary rewards yet
Warframe Iceblade of Narin update brings six-player squads and Tau event
Digital Extremes has detailed major free updates for Warframe and Soulframe this autumn, including a new Warframe, six-player squad missions, a community event, and fresh content for Soulframe's alpha build
Vivian Arrives in MONGIL STAR DIVE with New Story and Event Content
Netmarble has introduced Vivian as a new 5-star character in MONGIL STAR DIVE, alongside a limited-time event, new story quests and a detailed update roadmap for the coming months
No Man's Sky Cosmos update rebuilds space with player stations and alliances
Hello Games has released the Cosmos 7.0 update for No Man's Sky, transforming outer space gameplay with player-owned space stations, alliances and new base-building options as the game reaches its tenth anniversary
The Outlast Trials Season 7.1 launches with Chemical Leak event
Red Barrels has released The Outlast Trials Season 7.1 on PC, PlayStation and Xbox, introducing the Chemical Leak limited-time event, new MK-Challenges, a fresh event catalogue and a round of gameplay improvements
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
Riot Games Faces Doubt as League of Legends MMO Remains in Development
Riot Games has reaffirmed its commitment to the long-awaited League of Legends MMO, but player scepticism is mounting after years of resets, leadership changes and the recent end of support for 2XKO
TimTheTatman Rejects Six-Figure Arc Raiders Deal Over Gameplay Frustration
Streamer TimTheTatman has publicly refused a lucrative Arc Raiders sponsorship, citing his negative experience with the game-even as the live-service shooter faces declining player interest and delayed updates
Rainbow Six Siege Year 11 Season 3 Launches Operation Split Fire
Ubisoft has released Operation Split Fire for Rainbow Six Siege Year 11 Season 3, introducing new Defender Noor, targeted map changes, operator balancing, and the debut of the Legend Division ranked playlist
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
Lee Joohee Joins Solo Leveling: ARISE With Prism-Based Combat Update
Netmarble has released a major update for Solo Leveling: ARISE, introducing Lee Joohee as a new SSR hunter, new story difficulties, and the Hall of the Monarchs challenge, alongside balance changes and a new weapon for Sung Jinwoo
Myth of Empires: Throne Season 3 launches 3 September with new map
Myth of Empires: Throne Season 3 arrives on 3 September 2026, introducing the Shattered Isles map, new siege weaponry, Legendary Warriors, and a range of gameplay and quality-of-life changes for PC players
Where Winds Meet Hits 100 Million Players, Hidden Mountain Finale Dated
NetEase Games and Everstone Studio have confirmed Where Winds Meet has surpassed 100 million players globally, with the final chapter of the Hidden Mountain storyline set to launch on 16 September
Arc Raiders Expeditions Paused Until 2027 as Embark Targets Major Overhaul
Embark Studios has confirmed that all future Arc Raiders Expeditions will be suspended until early 2027, with the team promising significant improvements in response to ongoing player feedback and persistent gameplay concerns
Starship Troopers: Extermination Update 12 Expands X-11 and Adds Meteor Showers
Offworld and Knights Peak have released Update 12 for Starship Troopers: Extermination, expanding the X-11 map, introducing meteor showers, new missions, and bringing back The Galactic Front event with additional rewards
THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK marks first anniversary with Fighters Festa event
Netmarble has launched the Fighters Festa event for THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK, introducing new fighters, expanded team battles and limited-time rewards as the mobile RPG celebrates its first year since release
StageTime Adds StagePass Subscription With Monthly Rewards and Desktop Streaming
Virtuware has introduced StagePass, a paid monthly subscription for StageTime on Meta Quest, offering in-game currency, exclusive outfits and a consent-based desktop streaming feature while keeping the core platform free
The First Descendant Season 4 Update Adds New Story, Dungeon and Features
NEXON has released the Season 4 Episode 1 update for The First Descendant, introducing a new main story, mega dungeon, additional character and weapons, plus balance changes and in-game events
Riot to End Active Development on 2XKO in December 2026
Riot Games has confirmed that active development on 2XKO, its League of Legends fighting game, will cease in December 2026 due to low player retention, though online servers and offline play will remain available for the foreseeable future
PUBG MOBILE x NARUTO SHIPPUDEN Crossover Adds Ninjutsu and PvE Battles
PUBG MOBILE's collaboration with NARUTO SHIPPUDEN introduces playable Ninjutsu, iconic anime locations, and a major PvE event. Tencent and Studio Pierrot detail how the crossover was designed to go beyond cosmetics and engage both fanbases
Redfall's Final Patch Released After Arkane Austin Closure
Harvey Smith has revealed that Arkane Austin was allowed to deliver one last Redfall patch after the studio's closure, following negotiations with Microsoft, in an unusual move for a cancelled live-service project
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
Fortnite Adds Disneyland-Exclusive Star Wars Forsworn Trooper Skin
Epic Games has introduced the Forsworn Trooper skin in Fortnite, but players can only unlock it by visiting Disneyland Park in California or Disney's Hollywood Studios in Florida, highlighting a new level of in-person exclusivity for the game
Fortnite Overdrive Season Reveals 32-Bit Skins and Sonic Crossover
Epic Games has unveiled the Overdrive season for Fortnite, featuring a 32-bit themed trailer, new character skins inspired by classic games, and a Sega-approved Sonic the Hedgehog crossover, with the season launching on 20 August
Aeris Collection Announced for VALORANT Season 2026 Act 5
Riot Games has revealed the Aeris Collection for VALORANT, introducing magical card-themed weapon skins and animations as part of Act 5, with new melee transformations and a fresh Battlepass launching on 18 August 2026
Xbox and McDonald's Team Up for In-Game Rewards Across Major Franchises
Xbox and McDonald's have announced a partnership bringing in-game rewards to players of Halo, Forza, Fallout, World of Warcraft and more, with themed menu items and digital bonuses available in the UK and Ireland
Blizzard Removes Mythic L'ura Mount Amid World of Warcraft Ban Wave
Blizzard has launched a new round of bans in World of Warcraft, targeting real-money transactions and removing the rare Mythic L'ura mount from some accounts, including players not directly involved in prohibited activity
Overwatch Battle Pass Revamp Splits Progression Into Five Tracks
Blizzard has announced a major overhaul of the Overwatch battle pass, introducing five selectable tracks and a new Tier Hack system for premium skins, with the update launching tomorrow and aiming to give players more control over their rewards
Battlefield 6 Steam Refund Granted After Key Modes Pulled From Quick Play
A Battlefield 6 player has received a full Steam refund after over 400 hours of play, following the removal of core multiplayer modes from quick-play matchmaking by Battlefield Studios. The decision highlights ongoing frustration with live-service changes
No Man's Sky Cosmos update shifts focus to deep space exploration
Hello Games has announced the Cosmos update for No Man's Sky, signalling a renewed emphasis on space exploration beyond planetary surfaces as the studio continues to support the game a decade after its original release
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