Apex Legends Season 27 amps up Valkyrie with major buffs—jetpack recharge slashed to 3 seconds, missile immunity during VTOL, and faster ultimate launches. She now controls the skies like never before, forcing new team strategies and fresh counters in every fight.

ARC Raiders surges past 416,000 concurrent players on Steam, a 17.5% jump from its launch peak. This rare growth for a new IP in a niche multiplayer genre signals strong player interest and positive momentum beyond its initial release hype.

After a rocky showing at IEM Chengdu, Falcons are tackling their mental game head-on with a coach to ease pressure and sharpen focus. The squad aims to stay calm and perform consistently, turning tense moments into routine plays.

Diablo 4's Season 11 revamps Tempering and Masterworking crafting to cut frustration and RNG overload. Players can now directly choose affixes, making early crafting rewarding again. Upcoming tweaks aim to balance risk, choice, and excitement in gear progression.

Delta Force's 'Ahsarah' season drops Nov 18 with console-only crossplay and native keyboard-and-mouse support. New maps, weapons like the MK4 SMG and Adage melee, plus deluxe skins and a season pass bring fresh action tailored for console players.

A leaked Xbox Game Pass ad shows cover art for the 2009 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, hinting the classic shooter might join the subscription. While it could be a mix-up with the 2022 reboot, this could signal that legacy CoD titles are finally coming to Game Pass.

BioWare confirms a new Mass Effect is actively in development, reassuring fans amid recent rumors and corporate uncertainty. The team is fully focused on crafting the next chapter in the saga, though details like release dates and gameplay features remain under wraps for now.

Gray Zone Warfare is testing a new China Mainland server region to slash ping and cut lag for players in China. Using a proxy (not mainland servers), the update drops median ping by about 110ms and smooths out match performance, reducing packet loss and rubberbanding.

Take-Two's shares tumbled 10% after Grand Theft Auto 6 was delayed to late 2026. CEO Strauss Zelnick insists the extra time is crucial for perfecting the game, saying rushing risks bigger issues. He's confident this will be the final delay, prioritizing quality over speed.

Arc Raiders reinvents extraction shooters with relentless AI threats and less punishing PvP, making it perfect for loot lovers who shy away from hardcore PvP. Short runs, stash persistence, and unpredictable player encounters deliver tense, fresh raid experiences every time.

With GTA 6 now set for November 19, its late release may force other studios to reshuffle launch dates to dodge competing against Rockstar at the 2027 awards. Palworld's manager warns this ripple could push many major game releases into a crowded, delayed cycle.

F1 25's v1.14 patch drops November 10, prepping for Season 4 on November 12. The update officially adds Franco Colapinto to Alpine alongside Pierre Gasly, matching real-life changes—except in existing Career saves and story modes. Gear up for the new season!

Arc Raiders on Steam is plagued by frustrating audio dropouts during matches. But adding the -norhithread launch option has stopped the stutters for many players. It's an easy fix worth trying if your game's sound keeps cutting out mid-play.

Skopje '83 crashes onto Steam as a mutant-infested rogue-lite shooter set in an alternate-history Balkan city. Navigate shifting streets, upgrade your mobile base, and battle horrors in a gritty comic book world. Ready for chaotic FPS action with Eastern European flair?

Square Enix is slashing over 100 jobs worldwide, with up to 137 cuts in the UK alone. The global shakeup hits marketing, publishing, QA, IT, and support teams as the company restructures its overseas publishing to boost efficiency. Remaining staff face tighter office rules.

Dying Light 2's Hotfix 1.25.2 is live, tackling Halloween item glitches, Tower Raid FPS issues, and various gameplay bugs. Available on PC, PS5, and Xbox, the update aims to smooth out the experience ahead of future patches.

Arrowhead is extending Helldivers 2's final polishing phase to avoid last-minute feature chaos. The studio aims to fix ongoing bugs by giving engineers and QA more time, raising quality standards, and cutting down on rough, unfinished content showing up in updates.

Grey Zone Warfare just got a massive boost with its Unreal Engine 5.5 upgrade. Patch 0.3.5.0 slashes shader stutters, cuts RAM/VRAM use, adds AMD FSR 4, updated DLSS, revamped recoil and AI aiming, plus a handy internal benchmark tool for tweaking settings.

Xbox Free Play Days returns November 6-9 with five games to try without buying. Dive into Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, Wild Bastards (2-hour trial), Crime Boss: Rockay City, Trailmakers, and Big Helmet Heroes. Achievements and progress carry over if you decide to buy!

The new label behind Palworld teased a final 2025 announcement, sparking excitement for a potential spotlight on a small studio or a surprise project. Stay tuned for updates in the coming weeks.

Ubisoft reveals how it overcame the fierce backlash against Assassin's Creed Shadows by shifting focus from online battles to delivering a polished game. Delays, extra creator access, and doubling down on gameplay helped turn criticism into fan support ahead of launch.

Square Enix plans to automate 70% of its game QA and debugging by 2027, teaming up with the University of Tokyo to leverage AI for tasks like regression testing and bug triage. The move aims to boost development efficiency but leaves staffing impacts unclear.

Blizzard dashes hopes for a World of Warcraft console release, confirming there's no current plan to bring Azeroth to PlayStation or Xbox. Despite Microsoft's takeover, WoW remains a PC-exclusive live service, with a console version still a distant, uncertain dream.

Battlefield 6 uses two types of bots: seeded bots fill empty lobbies after a 3-minute wait to kick off matches, then vanish as real players join. Onboarding bots stick around in games with newbies to keep teams balanced. Devs are tweaking timers to avoid long waits without too many bots.

ARC Raiders rolls out its 1.1.0 patch packed with bug fixes, QoL tweaks, new map conditions, and a preorder emote. Player numbers soar past 300K on Steam with rave reviews, boasting an 87 Metascore and 93 on OpenCritic, cementing its place among top multiplayer shooters.

Peak's hotfix 1.42.a cuts down on zombie spawns and dials back their aggression to stop matches from ending too abruptly. Zombies now appear less often, move slower, and can even target skeletonized players, dialing up the tension without overwhelming runs.

Marvel Rivals' November 6 patch 20251106 brings big changes with an extended Marvel Zombies event, hero blessing tweaks, replay bug fixes, and a new Wolverine in-store bundle—all rolling out without any server downtime. Jump back in and dominate!

ARC Raiders launched with an impressive Metascore of 87, making it the highest-rated multiplayer-only shooter in nearly a decade, just behind Overwatch. This third-person extraction shooter is winning over fans and critics alike, with strong long-term support planned.

The First Descendant Update 1.3.9 drops new Hard Infiltration, introduces playable Descendant Harris, fresh Ultimate weapons, and kicks off Season 3 Episode 2: Assemble. Plus, new events, challenges, and shop items hit Steam, Xbox Series X|S, and PS5 now.

Rockstar denies union-busting claims after firing 30+ GTA 6 staff, blaming leaks of confidential info instead. The studio calls it "gross misconduct," but union reps argue many dismissed were union members or organizers. The controversy heats up ahead of GTA 6's May 26 launch.

A Battlefield 6 PC player got banned from Steam forums for sharing a config tweak that disables crossplay with consoles. Editing your PROFSAVEprofile file to add Gstgameplay.CrossPlayEnable 0 turns off crossplay, but posting it stirred controversy and a questionable ban by moderators.

Battlefield 6 lead producer David Sirland returned from vacation to tackle player complaints head-on. He promised fixes for pesky bot-filled servers and a drone-riding exploit that lets players boost to unfair heights, with patches arriving in the next update.

Rematch Chapter 3 Season 1 hits Steam with Soundwave AR, flashy Soul Train celebrations, and a wild Fireball mode set for November 2025. Dive into new gameplay twists and groove-themed goal party moves now, with chaotic fiery fun coming later.

Throne and Liberty's Update 3.7.0 rolls out with ranked Battlegrounds, a new party and guild ping system, lifeskill tweaks, item changes, and extensive balance and bug fixes. Servers will be down for about three hours starting 10:30 p.m. PT on November 5.

Gray Zone Warfare's Patch 0.3.5.0 upgrades to Unreal Engine 5.5, boosting performance with less RAM and VRAM use, smoother gameplay, and AMD FSR 4 support. New AI tweaks and revamped recoil make firefights smarter and more realistic, especially for players on older rigs.

Hell Let Loose Update 18 caused crashes and instability, prompting two hotfixes and a third on the way. Instead of rolling back, devs are tackling issues with targeted fixes, boosting server DDoS defenses, and delaying Update 19 to December for thorough testing via a public test environment.

Halls of Torment just dropped a hotfix squashing crashes and fixing trait and DLC display bugs, smoothing out gameplay in the Boglands and beyond. The devs acknowledged player feedback and promised ongoing improvements to stability and quality of life.

Football Manager 26 stumbles out of the gate with Mostly Negative Steam reviews, as players slam widespread bugs, broken UI, freezes, and poor optimization. While the revamped match engine earns some praise, longtime fans call it the worst entry in decades.

The Outlast Trials hotfix tweaks Invasion mode matchmaking, fixes stealth and audio bugs, and adds anti-stalling measures. This quick patch is just the start—more anti-griefing features are on the way soon.

Modder Darko P reveals over 8 minutes of new Max Payne 2 gameplay powered by an RTX Remix path-tracing mod. The revamped lighting brings stunning realism, though some textures and reflections still glitch. A promising fan project, but not a polished remake yet.

Shooter fans dominated October on PlayStation Store as Battlefield 6 and Ghost of Yōtei topped the PS5 download charts. Meanwhile, Battlefield REDSEC was the go-to free-to-play hit across regions, proving intense action and icy mysteries drew players in big time.

Heroes of Newerth: Reborn kicks off its open beta on November 11, 2025, via the Juvio launcher on PC. Revived by Kongor Studios with Garena's support, it promises modernized gameplay and tech updates, bringing back the classic MOBA with fresh community-driven revival efforts.

Leaked AMD Ryzen AI Max+ might boost handheld gaming with a full 40-CU Radeon iGPU and fewer CPU chiplets. This graphics-first Strix Halo variant promises better visuals, cooler temps, and lower cost than current top-tier 395 models—potentially a game-changer for portable PCs.

Battlefield 6 cuts down grind by streamlining over 90 challenges, syncing tasks with typical play sessions. Rerolls no longer dish out REDSEC-only challenges to non-REDSEC players, making progression smoother. Changes kick in immediately with progress auto-updated in your next match.

Battlefield 6 is rolling back console aim assist to its open beta setup, promising a looser, less clingy feel for controllers. Player-custom settings stay intact as DICE fine-tunes aim, movement, and weapon balance based on community feedback. Patch details coming soon.

Blizzard is considering adding an official Solo Self-Found mode for Diablo 4, letting players prove they've found every item solo without trading or groups. The feature won't hit Season 11 but could tie into future Tower leaderboards and competitive play.

Steam Deck now downloads games with the screen off! A new firmware update lets downloads run in low-power mode while the display sleeps, so you can charge and chill without keeping the screen awake. Available first in Beta and Preview, coming soon to all users.

Counter-Strike 2's latest update introduces TrueView demo playback, offering a more accurate player perspective by re-running client-side prediction. It also fixes surfing and demo bugs, improving match reviews and gameplay analysis. TrueView is off by default if versions mismatch.

YouTube Shorts now generate more ad revenue per watch hour in the U.S. than traditional long-form videos, making them a bigger money-maker. With Shorts hitting 200 billion daily views, creators are pushed to churn out quick clips over lengthy content to cash in.

Splitgate 2's November playtest drops Nov 8-9 with big sandbox changes: portal wall overcharging, three new LMGs, map power-ups, EMP tweaks, and playlist multi-selection. Jump into the beta branch on Steam for revamped, action-packed fights!