News &amp; Updates

Jul 7, 2026 #path-of-exile-1

Path of Exile 3.29 Curse of the Allflame: July 24 release

Grinding Gear Games announced Path of Exile 3.29 Curse of the Allflame: release on July 24 PDT, with the full reveal on GGG Live on July 16 via Twitch. What's known and what it means for software users.

Rust Common Ground: apartment complex, clans and shops

Rust's Common Ground update adds a new monument — an apartment complex with rentable rooms — plus clans and in-game shops. Breaking down Facepunch's patch and what it means for software users.

Jul 7, 2026 #rust

Jul 6, 2026 #arena-breakout

Arena Breakout: Infinite — Season 5 Security Report

B.D.C. released the Season 5 Security Report for Arena Breakout: Infinite: rolling ban waves, tighter detection and a promise of clean raids. Here's what changed and what it means for players using software.

Jul 6, 2026 #marvel-rivals

Marvel Rivals July 2 patch: cross-pool promo and new content

The latest Marvel Rivals patch from July 2, 2026 dropped with no downtime: the Pop & Win cross-pool promo, new skins and balance tweaks. Here's the update and what it means for players using software.

Jul 6, 2026 #meccha-chameleon

Meccha Chameleon: 15 million sales and a Japanese star collab

Meccha Chameleon crossed 15 million sales and announced a collaboration with a famous Japanese star. Here's what the game is, why it's growing and what's in the catalog for it.

Jul 6, 2026 #path-of-exile-2

Path of Exile 2 heads to gamescom 2026 — exclusive demo

Grinding Gear Games confirmed Path of Exile 2 at gamescom 2026 in Cologne: an exclusive demo, a stand and merch. Here's what to expect from the ARPG and what it means for players using software.

Escape from Tarkov 1.0.6.0 — groundwork for the Expansion Hub

Patch 1.0.6.0 for Escape from Tarkov lays the technical foundation for the upcoming Expansion Hub. TarCoins aren't converted yet, but the client is already updated. Here's what's inside and how software users should play it.

Jul 5, 2026 #eft

Once Human is adding a First Person Mode

Once Human's developers confirmed the long-awaited first-person view: more immersion and more direct control in firefights. Here's what FPP changes for surviving the world of Star, and how it affects software users.

Jul 5, 2026 #once-human

PUBG: PEC Fall and PAS2 return — the road to PGC 2026

PUBG EMEA Championship: Fall and PUBG Americas Series 2 are back — EMEA and Americas teams will fight for PGC Points and slots at the PUBG Global Championship 2026 in Istanbul. What it means for players and the esports meta.

Jul 5, 2026 #pubg

Jul 5, 2026 #the-first-descendant

The First Descendant: ban wave results (June 26 – July 2)

Nexon published the results of a week-long ban wave in The First Descendant for June 26 – July 2. Here's how the studio catches offenders, what it says about the anti-cheat, and what software users should keep in mind.

Battlefield 6: DICE 'accidentally' fixed XP Boosters, then took it back

An in-game message in Battlefield 6 announced XP Boosters would only tick down during matches instead of real time. Players loved it — then DICE said the message was sent in error. For the second time in a month.

Jul 2, 2026 #bf6

DayZ 1.29 Road to Badlands — experimental with the SCR-17 rifle

Bohemia launched the experimental phase of the Road to Badlands update for DayZ 1.29: the .308 SCR-17 battle rifle, Nasdara convoy wrecks, new desert-camo gear and a batch of exploit fixes.

Jul 2, 2026 #dayz

Jul 2, 2026 #hunt-showdown

Hunt: Showdown 2.8.1 — shotgun ammo rework and Berthier nerf

Update 2.8.1 for Hunt: Showdown 1896 rewrites reserve ammo across the entire shotgun arsenal, buffs the Springfield 1866 and trims the Berthier 1892. Road to Hell: Chapter 2 with the Cargo Balloon starts tomorrow.

Jul 2, 2026 #naraka-bladepoint

Naraka: Bladepoint — 160 bans in a week and rewards for reports

NetEase published the weekly Naraka: Bladepoint ban list: 160 cheaters blocked between June 22 and 28. A report-reward program runs in parallel — up to the Legendary Righteous Polearm spear skin.

Jun 29, 2026 #arena-breakout

Arena Breakout: Infinite — Season 6 White Nights Arrives

Season 6 White Nights is arriving in Arena Breakout: Infinite with a big set of rewards. We break down the bonus roadmap and the login gifts on offer.

GTA 6: PS5 vs Xbox Sales Dispute — Microsoft Responds

Microsoft has refuted reports that the PS5 version of GTA 6 is outselling Xbox, citing record orders. We unpack the latest round of the platform war.

Jun 29, 2026 #gta-5

Jun 29, 2026 #meccha-chameleon

MECCHA CHAMELEON 2.3.0: Ammo Limits for Hunters

Update 2.3.0 for MECCHA CHAMELEON adds an ammo limit for Hunters — a miss burns a round, a hit restores one. We break down how it shifts the balance.

Jun 28, 2026 #apex-legends

Apex Legends: Wildcard map rotation now 90 minutes

Respawn moved the Wildcard mode's map rotation to a 90-minute timer based on community feedback. Here's the game-mode tweak and what it means for cheat users.

DayZ Badlands: Dev Blog 73 — Nasdara PvP and environment

Bohemia detailed the Nasdara PvP zone for the upcoming DayZ Badlands expansion: how locations are built, what close and long-range combat will feel like, and what cheat users should keep in mind before launch.

Jun 28, 2026 #dayz

Dota 2: Dark Carnival — story chapter and 5 personas

Dota 2's Dark Carnival event is live: a big story chapter following Legion Commander and Hoodwink, plus five automaton hero personas. Here's the event and what it means for cheat users.

Jun 28, 2026 #dota-2

Jun 28, 2026 #hunt-showdown

Hunt: Showdown — Road to Hell Chapter 2 and Twice a Renegade DLC

Hunt: Showdown's Road to Hell event continues with Chapter 2 and the Twice a Renegade DLC hunter. Here's the event and what it means for cheat users in the PvPvE shooter.

Jun 28, 2026 #path-of-exile-2

Path of Exile 2: ExileCon 2026 race qualifiers

Grinding Gear Games will run competitive PoE 2 races on the ExileCon main stage in November. The finals follow a series of four qualifier events. Here's the format and what it means for cheat users.

PUBG Nations Cup 2026: Seoul Grand Finals, $500K prize pool

The PUBG Nations Cup 2026 Grand Finals played out in Seoul: 24 teams, a $500,000 base prize pool plus crowdfunding. Here's the tournament and what it means for cheat users.

Jun 28, 2026 #pubg

Jun 28, 2026 #the-first-descendant

The First Descendant: Hotfix 1.3.32b — what got fixed

Nexon shipped Hotfix 1.3.32b for The First Descendant: a fix for the Valby Tidal Wave crash plus stability tweaks. Here's the patch and what it means for cheat users.

Battlefield 6 1.3.3.0: gunplay overhaul and the June 30 patch

On June 30 Battlefield 6 gets a major 1.3.3.0 update: weapon and vehicle tuning, netcode improvements, and the start of a sweeping gunplay overhaul. Here's what changes and what software users should watch for.

Jun 27, 2026 #bf6

Jun 27, 2026 #delta-force

Delta Force: the 'Meltdown' season launches June 30

On June 30 Delta Force launches the 'Meltdown' season — its biggest update of the year. We cover the non-stop rollout timing, the rank reset, and what software users should watch at season start.

Jun 27, 2026 #the-first-descendant

The First Descendant: ban wave results for June 19–25

Nexon published its weekly crackdown report for The First Descendant. We break down how the game's ban waves work and what they mean for players running software.

Jun 26, 2026 #arc-raiders

ARC Raiders: Fourth Expedition reworks the rewards

ARC Raiders' Fourth Expedition brings a new reward structure: Raider Tokens and blueprints instead of skill points, plus the new Zenith Outfit. We break down the changes and the role of ESP/loot on a fresh start after the wipe.

Jun 26, 2026 #delta-force

Delta Force: new-season rewards and Ranked Sprint

Delta Force has opened new-season pre-registration with rewards and a Season-End Ranked Sprint before the rank reset. We break down the dates, bonuses, and what players running software should note at the season turnover.

PUBG hardens anti-cheat: permanent bans for Cronus & XIM

PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS' new Dev Letter brings permanent bans for cheat devices (Cronus, XIM, recoil-control controllers) on consoles and changes account-unban rules. We break down what it means for players running software.

Jun 26, 2026 #pubg

Jun 26, 2026 #rainbow-six-siege

R6 Siege Y11S2.1: Dokkaebi nerf and four attacker buffs

Ubisoft shipped the Y11S2.1 patch for Rainbow Six Siege: Dokkaebi gets a cooldown and four attackers get buffs. We break down the balance changes and what players running software should note after the client update.

Jun 23, 2026 #arena-breakout

Arena Breakout Infinite: Season 6 'White Nights' starts June 30

The extraction shooter Arena Breakout Infinite announced its sixth season, 'White Nights,' starting June 30. We break down why a new season is a demand spike and how radar and ESP help in extraction games.

Jun 23, 2026 #black-ops-7

Black Ops 7: the popular Classic mode is here to stay — plus four new maps

Treyarch is making Black Ops 7's beloved Classic mode permanent and adding four new maps. We break down what it changes for the meta and for players running software.

CS2: a fan-favorite map returns in Premier Season Five — the pool gets shuffled again

With the new Premier season, one of the community's favorite maps is back in the CS2 competitive pool. We break down how pool rotation reshapes ranked and what players running software should keep in mind.

Jun 23, 2026 #cs-2

GTA 6: pre-orders open — and 'VIP access' scam sites are already spreading

GTA 6 pre-orders open this week, analysts debate an £80–100 price, and scam sites promising 'VIP early access' are already popping up on the hype. Malwarebytes warns — here's how not to fall for it.

Jun 23, 2026 #gta-5

Jun 17, 2026 #arc-raiders

Embark is cracking down on cheaters and item duplication in ARC Raiders

Embark Studios is intensifying its anti-cheat efforts in ARC Raiders, targeting both cheaters and an item-duplication exploit. We break down what the crackdown means for players using private software and why an HWID spoofer matters more than ever.

Jun 17, 2026 #dead-by-daylight

Dead by Daylight: Jason Chapter Is Live — Patch 10.0.0 and an All-Time Peak

Jason Voorhees is finally in Dead by Daylight: the Friday the 13th chapter went live with patch 10.0.0. The game hit an all-time peak concurrent player count the same day, marking its 10th anniversary in style. What the chapter means for lobbies and for players running software.

Dota 2: Best Hero Picks for the June 2026 Meta

PCGamesN published their roundup of the strongest Dota 2 heroes for the June 2026 meta. We break down how the meta shifts each patch and what that means for your ranked games — including a note for players using scripts.

Jun 17, 2026 #dota-2

Once Human 2.4.2: maintenance patch shores up stability ahead of the next season

Starry Studio shipped Once Human version 2.4.2 on June 16 — a stability and bug-fix update. Here's what the patch means for the live service and for players running software.

Jun 17, 2026 #once-human

Jun 15, 2026 #ark-survival-ascended

ARK: Survival Ascended — Tides of Fortune and Genesis June 25

Studio Wildcard has announced two content updates for ARK: Survival Ascended on June 25 — Genesis Ascended Part 1 and Tides of Fortune — plus a new companion, the Tidepup. What's inside and what it means for players using software.

Jun 15, 2026 #dead-by-daylight

Dead by Daylight: 10 years and a big systemic overhaul

Dead by Daylight marks its tenth anniversary with its biggest broadcast ever — but the real story is a game-wide systemic overhaul announced for next year. What was shown and what it means for players using software.

Jun 15, 2026 #black-budget

PUBG Black Budget: second playtest dates announced

Extraction shooter Black Budget — a PUBG-universe spin-off and a direct Tarkov rival — has dates for its second closed playtest. What the game is and why the extraction genre is back in the spotlight.

Battlefield 6: Season 3 mid-season patch brought bugs with the ideas

After a confident Season 3 start, Battlefield 6's latest mid-season update added good ideas but also a record number of bugs. We break down what changed and what it means for players running software.

Jun 14, 2026 #bf6

Deadlock: anti-snowball update and Holliday buffs

Valve's fresh Deadlock patch strengthens comeback mechanics against snowballing, nerfs Graves and Silver and pushes Warden toward tankiness. We break down the meta shift and what it means for players running software.

Jun 14, 2026 #deadlock

SCUM brings back free-roaming animals in Into The Wild 2

SCUM's second Into The Wild update goes live on June 29 and brings back free-roaming animals. A public alpha is already open. We break down what it means for survival and for players running software.

Jun 14, 2026 #scum

Jun 11, 2026 #dark-and-darker

Dark and Darker Hotfix #117: Firedeep treasure rooms and economy rebalance

Ironmace shipped Hotfix #117 for Dark and Darker: new treasure rooms and mining ores on the Firedeep floors, rare items are worth more, and AP gains for kills and floor descents were retuned. What it means for players and software users.

Escape from Tarkov: BSG explains TarCoin and the Expansion Hub

TarCoins have already started appearing in Escape from Tarkov raids. BSG explains: it's a new in-game currency used exclusively within the Expansion Hub. What we know so far and how to prepare for the farm.

Jun 11, 2026 #eft

Jun 10, 2026 #arc-raiders

Arc Raiders: x22 dupes, RMT and cheaters — how bad it is

Streamer TheBurntPeanut showed how broken the Arc Raiders economy really is: item duping up to 22 copies, mountains of duped weapons and loot traded for real money. Embark admitted a design flaw and started handing out penalties.

Jun 10, 2026 #hunt-showdown

Hunt: Showdown 2.8 — Road to Hell and inventory rework

Crytek shipped Update 2.8 for Hunt: Showdown 1896 (June 9, 2026): the Road to Hell event, the Stronghold compound, the Maxim M1895 machine gun, a full inventory overhaul and a fresh Fair Play Task Force ban wave.

Jun 9, 2026 #marvel-rivals

Marvel Rivals: the June patch and Season 8 in full swing

NetEase released the Marvel Rivals June 4, 2026 update — a service patch inside Season 8 (launched May 15, Devil Dinosaur's debut). What's in it and what it means for players using software.

Rust "Built Different": the June 4, 2026 update and wipe

Facepunch released the Rust "Built Different" update (June 4, 2026): the M16A2 rifle, new player models, reworked animations and a force wipe. What's new and what it means for players using software.

Jun 9, 2026 #rust

Battlefield 6: update 1.3.2.0 and the Season 4 roadmap

EA released Battlefield 6 update 1.3.2.0 (June 5, 2026) and revealed the 2026 roadmap with Season 4 details. We break down what changes and what it means for players using software and anti-cheat.

Jun 8, 2026 #bf6

Deadlock: Valve reworks the Soul Urn yet again

Valve has reworked Deadlock's Soul Urn once more (June 5, 2026) — it's now a King of the Hill–style mode. We break down how the match rhythm shifts and what it means for players using software.

Jun 8, 2026 #deadlock

Black Ops 7 and Warzone: Season 04 is live

Season 04 has launched in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone — new content, weapon rebalancing and a fresh DMZ zone in Modern Warfare 4. What shifts in the meta and why the first days of a season are a risky time for your account.

Jun 7, 2026 #warzone-2

BTG v31: new loader, server switch and Windows 11 26H1 support

A major BTG private cheat update: partial loader redesign, a full server switch (often no VPN for Russia), launch without third-party software (Discord, Overwolf) and support for Windows 10 (2004) through Windows 11 (26H1). What changed and who it affects.

Jun 7, 2026 #rust

Palworld 1.0 launches July 10 — leaving early access

Pocketpair has set a date for Palworld's full release: version 1.0 arrives July 10, 2026, with a cinematic trailer reveal. What it means for progress, servers and players who run software in PvE.

Jun 7, 2026 #palworld

Dota 2 7.41d: buffs, nerfs and the Axe mystery

Dota 2's 7.41d gameplay patch (June 5, 2026): buffs for Nature's Prophet and Arc Warden, nerfs to Legion Commander and Ember Spirit, a cheaper Dagon — and one cryptic Axe line that players read as a tease for a new hero or event.

Jun 6, 2026 #dota-2

Rust 'Built Different': new player models and armor

Facepunch rebuilt Rust's player models from scratch for the first time in nearly 10 years — new shaders, hairstyles, eyelashes and re-rigged clothing. Plus the Ballistic armor set, the BDU and the M16A2 rifle. What's in the update and what it means for players running software.

Jun 6, 2026 #rust

Jun 4, 2026 #marvel-rivals

Marvel Rivals: June 4 patch — new content, no downtime

On June 4, 2026 Marvel Rivals shipped an update with no server downtime: the Mantis 'Mandy Celestine: The Greeter' bundle, an Iron Man 'Iron Samurai' set and an emoji pack. What dropped and what it means for players using software.

Jun 4, 2026 #the-first-descendant

The First Descendant 1.3.30: Descendant rebalance and fixes

On June 4, 2026 Nexon shipped Patch 1.3.30 for The First Descendant: Descendant rebalance (Esiemo, Valby), clearer skill tooltips and targeted fixes. Here's what changes in the meta and what it means for players running software.

Jun 3, 2026 #arena-breakout

Arena Breakout: Infinite — new ban wave and a 0% policy

On June 3, 2026 the Arena Breakout: Infinite security team restated its zero-tolerance policy and rolled out another ban wave — including bans for 'teaming up' with cheaters. What gets you banned and what it means for players using software.

Jun 3, 2026 #hell-let-loose

Hell Let Loose Update 20 is live: Juno Beach and Canadians

On June 3, 2026 Team17 released Update 20 for Hell Let Loose for the 82nd anniversary of the Normandy landings: the new Juno Beach map, a Canadian Forces faction and a vehicle rework. Here's what changed and what it means for players running software.

May 31, 2026 #arma-reforger

Mason for Arma Reforger — private cheat with BattlEye bypass

A breakdown of the new Mason private cheat for Arma Reforger: ESP, Aimbot, Radar and a BattlEye bypass. How it works, where it runs and who it's for in 2026.

TTCL HWID Spoofer: return after an EAC, BattlEye or ACE ban

Two new TTCL spoofers: one for Easy Anti-Cheat and BattlEye (RUST, DayZ, PUBG), the other for ACE in Arena Breakout: Infinite. How HWID spoofing works and when you need it.

May 31, 2026 #rust

May 30, 2026 #apex-legends

Apex Legends May 29 patch: Axle and Conduit nerfs

Respawn pushed a focused Apex Legends balance update: Axle's Nitro Gate and Conduit's Radiant Transfer both got nerfed. We break down the changes and why this patch is safe for visual software.

Battlefield 6 Season 3: Cairo Bazaar map and BR Solos

Battlefield 6 Season 3 ships the Blastpoint update: a new close-quarters map Cairo Bazaar, a solo Battle Royale mode, Ranked BR, plus soldier visibility and vehicle tweaks. What it means for software users.

May 30, 2026 #bf6

May 30, 2026 #path-of-exile-2

Path of Exile 2: Return of the Ancients league goes live

Grinding Gear Games launch a major Path of Exile 2 expansion — Return of the Ancients: a new Hiveborn faction, the Genesis Tree mechanic and a free weekend from May 29 to June 1. What's new and what software users should watch for.

May 29, 2026 #apex-legends

Apex Legends: Power Trip event and fresh Wildcard fixes

Apex Legends kicked off the Power Trip event with mutating round modifiers in Wildcard and bio-enhanced cosmetics. A same-day bugfix also landed: Vantage pings, Seer ultimate, Axle's grenade and Wildcard crafting. A breakdown and what software users should note.

Counter-Strike 2: May 29 update fixes Ancient boosts

Valve shipped an overnight CS2 update: removed some boost spots on Ancient, refreshed Sanctum from the Workshop, added a spectator flashbang opacity convar and Cologne 2026 sticker bookmarks. What it means if you play with a radar.

May 29, 2026 #cs-2

May 29, 2026 #delta-force

Delta Force: new G.T.I. Security penalties report and mid-season update

On May 28 Delta Force published a fresh G.T.I. Security notice of penalties for violations alongside mid-season content (Mid-season Supplies, Iron Dame Lucky Draw). What changed in anti-cheat and why public Delta Force builds stay in the red zone.

May 29, 2026 #naraka-bladepoint

NARAKA: BLADEPOINT — public ban list from May 26, 2026

24 Entertainment dropped another public banhammer for NARAKA: BLADEPOINT — a May 26 list broken down by reason. How their anti-cheat model works, what going public means, and what players with software should keep in mind.

May 29, 2026 #the-first-descendant

The First Descendant: May 22–28 ban report and Patch 1.3.29

Nexon published another weekly 'Crackdown on Abusive Users' report for The First Descendant covering May 22–28 and shipped Patch 1.3.29. We break down what it means for players with software and why the first 24 hours after a patch are the riskiest.

May 28, 2026 #arma-reforger

Arma Reforger 1.7: FIA becomes playable in Conflict

Bohemia shipped Arma Reforger Update 1.7: the FIA insurgents are now a third playable faction in Conflict. Asymmetric gameplay, scarce gear and what it means for players running tactical software.

The International 2026: tickets, invites and qualifiers open

Valve has opened The International 2026 ticket sales and announced direct invites and regional qualifiers. We break down the format of Dota 2's biggest tournament and what it means for the software audience.

May 28, 2026 #dota-2

May 28, 2026 #marvel-rivals

Marvel Rivals May 28 patch — hero balance and anti-cheat

NetEase shipped Marvel Rivals version 20260528: hero balance tweaks, bug fixes and ongoing quiet anti-cheat work. What it means for players running software and why the first day after a patch is a risk zone.

THE FINALS Update 10.9.0 — what's new and software risks

Embark shipped THE FINALS Update 10.9.0: weapon tweaks, store content and background improvements. We break down the meta shift and why EAC players shouldn't load a cheat on day one.

May 28, 2026 #the-finals

Call of Duty 2026 — a new Modern Warfare from Infinity Ward, November release

Activision has confirmed CoD 2026 is a new Modern Warfare. Infinity Ward promises a 'definitive' entry, marketing push starts this summer. What it means for the tactical shooter market and CoD/BF6 cheat users.

May 27, 2026 #bf6

CS2: VACNET replaces classic VAC — what the May 2026 anti-cheat update changes

Valve quietly switched Counter-Strike 2 to a new detection system — VACNET. Matches now show who got banned in real time. What this means for VAC-bypass users and why Valve is moving to ML-based detection.

May 27, 2026 #cs-2

May 27, 2026 #dead-by-daylight

Dead by Daylight: Jason Voorhees is in — PTB 10.0.0 with invisibility and a hook-toss power

Behaviour Interactive confirmed what the DBD community has waited for since 2014: Jason Voorhees is officially a killer in Dead by Daylight. PTB 10.0.0 is live on test servers, the killer gets invisibility and throws hooks. We break down the kit, the meta and the risks for DBD software users.

Sony silently shuts down Destruction AllStars — no warning, no notice

On May 26, Sony delisted Destruction AllStars from the PS Store and killed multiplayer servers at the same time. No PS Blog post, no warning period. Single-player stays until November 25, 2026. What this means for PS Plus 'collection' games.

May 27, 2026

GTA Online: Take-Two shuts down Rage:MP — the last major GTA 5 multiplayer mod

Take-Two has forced Rage:MP, one of the last two surviving GTA 5 multiplayer mods, offline. It's part of community consolidation ahead of GTA 6's release. What it means for FiveM, RP servers and GTA Online software users.

May 27, 2026 #gta-5

Marathon Season 2 NIGHTFALL — June 2 launch, new Night Marsh zone

Bungie dropped the Season 2 cinematic for Marathon. NIGHTFALL launches June 2, 2026, with Night Marsh as the new main zone — full of horrors and more Tau Ceti IV lore. Why the extraction crowd is paying close attention.

May 27, 2026

MechWarrior 5: Chaos Reign — May 26 launch, Sunder and Guerrilla Warfare

Piranha Games shipped Chaos Reign — the biggest expansion yet for MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries. New campaign, Guerrilla Warfare mode, 10 new chassis including Sunder, Kodiak and Ebon Jaguar, plus Clan-era weapons. Full content breakdown.

May 27, 2026

May 27, 2026 #path-of-exile-2

Path of Exile 2: Return of the Ancients — league launch, Twitch Drops and an updated item filter

GGG has officially launched Path of Exile 2: Return of the Ancients. New skills, a league-specific item filter, Twitch Drops and a Discord Quest at launch. What changes for solo players, currency farmers and SSF audiences.

PUBG: May 18–24 ban wave — what Krafton's weekly report actually shows

Krafton published its weekly PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS bans notice for May 18–24. We break down Zakynthos anti-cheat trends, the new alt-account policy and what it means for PUBG software users.

May 27, 2026 #pubg

May 25, 2026 #arc-raiders

Arc Raiders: the hatch key race against the timer is the most underrated side quest

A 567-upvote r/ArcRaiders thread surfaced a mechanic that guides rarely cover: scrapping together a hatch key before the round timer hits zero. What it is, why it works in Arc Raiders, and the parallel meta-mode it creates.

May 25, 2026 #dark-and-darker

Dark and Darker accepted into Korea's e-Sports Title Program (PlayX4)

IRONMACE announced Dark and Darker has been included in Korea's national e-Sports Title Support Program. The studio exhibited at PlayX4 in KINTEX on May 21–24, 2026 — what this means for the game and the extraction-dungeon scene.

May 25, 2026 #dead-by-daylight

Dead by Daylight: Jason's power revealed, codename is The Slasher

Behaviour Interactive shipped the power reveal for Jason Voorhees. His DBD codename is The Slasher, he has two mini-moris and a full mori, and his kit includes a teleport clearly riffing on FT13TG and MKX. Community reaction is split.

Fecurity for EFT and EFT: Arena — May 25 update: one key for two games, Unity 6 support, Secure Boot Native

Fecurity shipped a major release for EFT and Arena after a 9–16 hour ETA: cheat aligned with the latest patch for both games, a shared two-game key (1 key = EFT + EFT Arena), Unity 6 support added, Secure Boot Native, new launch architecture. An Arena Only build is announced for upload within 16 hours. Minimum build date: May 25, 2026.

May 25, 2026 #eft

May 25, 2026 #hunt-showdown

Hunt: Showdown — Crytek tease the next event, Past the Devil's Trail

Crytek dropped a teaser for the next Hunt: Showdown event season — Past the Devil's Trail. The poster references the 26th Regiment and the line 'where the dead walk and outlaws rumble.' What to expect after Beware the Shadow and From the Ashes.

May 25, 2026 #marvel-rivals

Marvel Rivals: NetEase declares zero tolerance on cheats

NetEase officially escalated Marvel Rivals' anti-cheat stance: expanded ban scope, HWID flags by default, no appeals on confirmed detections. What it actually means in practice and how the community is reacting.

May 25, 2026 #naraka-bladepoint

NARAKA: Bladepoint published their ban list — May 20, 2026

24 Entertainment continue the public ban-hammer practice — the latest list contains around a thousand accounts broken down by reason. What stands out in the list, how their anti-cheat model works, and what public disclosure means for the community.

May 25, 2026 #path-of-exile-2

Path of Exile 2: content update 0.5.0 Return of the Ancients

Grinding Gear Games shipped the largest Path of Exile 2 content update since release — the Return of the Ancients league. New endgame zone, uniques rebalance, trade system rework and big QoL fixes. What to know before logging in.

May 24, 2026 #ark-survival-ascended

ARK: Survival Ascended — Community Crunch 508: Side by Tide, Burrowbuck, and the Araneo Rework

Studio Wildcard rolled out Community Crunch 508. Behind the Burrowbuck dust-up and the Araneo rework, the headline tease is a new ocean companion lining up to make waves on the ARK. IVSOFTE breaks down the digest.

May 24, 2026 #the-first-descendant

The First Descendant: May 15–21 Ban Wave and Hotfix 1.3.28b — Nexon Keeps Tightening

Nexon published the weekly May 15–21 ban-wave report for The First Descendant and shipped Hotfix 1.3.28b in parallel. What's inside the report and why it matters for cheat buyers — IVSOFTE breaks it down.

May 24, 2026 #hell-let-loose

Hell Let Loose Dev Brief #218: Update 20 Experimental — Juno Beach, the Canadians, and Armor Rework

Team17 opened the Update 20 experimental branch for Hell Let Loose: Juno Beach map, Canadian Forces faction, and a pass on armor. The test server is live this weekend.

Once Human Season 4 'Gravity Abyss': Rewritten Physics and a Behemoth From the Deep

Starry Studio teased the fourth Visional Wheel season of Once Human — Gravity Abyss. Weightlessness, a new zone and a colossal boss replace Aberrant Progeny. Launch follows the May 23 dev blog by two to three weeks.

May 24, 2026 #once-human

Battlefield 6 Game Update 1.3.1.5: Quality-of-Life Patch Lands May 26

DICE announces Battlefield 6 Game Update 1.3.1.5 — a focused quality-of-life pass across Battle Royale, Portal, maps, gadgets, vehicles, weapons and UI. Live May 26, 2026 at 08:00 UTC.

May 23, 2026 #bf6

CS2 Update May 22, 2026: IEM Cologne 2026 Major Hub, Viewer Pass, Pick'Em Goes Live

Valve's May 22, 2026 Counter-Strike 2 update opens the IEM Cologne 2026 Major Hub: Viewer Pass, upgradable Cologne 2026 Coin, Pick'Em Challenge, team and player autograph stickers — and a few quiet client tweaks alongside.

May 23, 2026 #cs-2

May 23, 2026 #dead-by-daylight

Dead by Daylight: Jason Voorhees Confirmed as New Killer, Live June 16

After a 13-hour livestream that tested player patience, Behaviour Interactive finally confirmed Jason Voorhees as the next Dead by Daylight Killer. Release date: Tuesday, June 16, 2026.

Deadlock Gameplay Update 05-22-2026: Soul Urn Rework, Lower Base HP, Faster Early Pressure

Valve's May 22, 2026 Deadlock patch rebuilds the Soul Urn around melee pickup and a comeback aura, drops base HP across the roster, and reshuffles neutrals, midboss and shrine timings to push earlier aggression.

May 23, 2026 #deadlock

May 23, 2026 #arc-raiders

Fecurity for Arc Raiders: May 23 update — stability on new motherboard BIOS, overlay fixes

Fecurity rolled out MAJOR TECHNICAL UPDATE #2 for Arc Raiders: continued startup stability work, this time for users on new motherboard BIOS versions. Plus another round of overlay fixes. This is the second hotfix this week on the same build branch. Minimum build date: May 23, 2026.

May 23, 2026 #dark-and-darker

Fecurity: May 23 update for Dark and Darker, Unturned and Delta Force — joint May wave on the new core

Fecurity shipped a simultaneous update for three products: Dark and Darker, Unturned and Delta Force. This is a continuation of the May wave on the new core — the same changes Apex and Arc Raiders received recently: Secure Boot Native, new launcher with UI, Discord/Medal.tv overlay requirement. Update your launcher build date before launching.

May 23, 2026 #apex-legends

Fecurity: May 23 update for Apex Legends, PUBG, Arena Breakout Infinite and Deadside — May wave continues

A few hours after the Dark and Darker / Unturned / Delta Force wave, Fecurity rolled out the second half of the synchronous update: Apex Legends, PUBG (PYBG), Arena Breakout Infinite (ABI) and Deadside. Same new launcher generation, Secure Boot Native, Discord/Medal.tv overlay requirement. Build date: May 23, 2026.

May 22, 2026 #apex-legends

Apex Legends Anti-Cheat Update — 139,697 Bans Across Season 28

On May 21, 2026 Respawn's Anti Cheat Team published the Season 28 recap: 139,697 ban actions across all platforms over the February 10 – May 5 window, framed as one of the most secure seasons to date.

Counter-Strike 2 Update — IEM Cologne 2026 Major Hub Goes Live

On May 22, 2026 Valve shipped a Counter-Strike 2 update that opens the IEM Cologne 2026 Major Hub: tournament items, the Pick'Em Challenge and a Viewer Pass with an upgradable Cologne 2026 Coin.

May 22, 2026 #cs-2

May 22, 2026 #arc-raiders

Fecurity for Arc Raiders: May 22 hotfix — BlackScreen fix for MSI and Gigabyte, overlay fixes

Fecurity shipped a MAJOR TECHNICAL UPDATE for Arc Raiders: an incorrect startup issue was fixed that primarily affected MSI and Gigabyte motherboard owners (BlackScreen instead of game launch). Plus overlay fixes. This is a hotfix on top of the May 19 build, installed via the same launcher. Minimum build date: May 21, 2026.

Fecurity for CS2: May 22 update — alignment with the fresh Valve patch, technical core update

Valve shipped a CS2 update — Fecurity caught up immediately. The May 22 build aligns with the latest game patch and ships a technical core update. IMPORTANT: using an old build after this patch will BSOD, the update is mandatory. Minimum build date: May 22, 2026.

May 22, 2026 #cs-2

May 22, 2026 #path-of-exile-2

Path of Exile 2: Content Update 0.5.0 — Return of the Ancients Announced

On May 21, 2026 Grinding Gear Games announced Path of Exile 2 Content Update 0.5.0 — Return of the Ancients: a new league, an Endgame overhaul with six new storylines and two new Ascendancy classes.

CS2: Valve Officially Comments on Loot Boxes — "People Love Surprises"

On May 21, 2026, a Valve spokesperson publicly addressed the company's stance on Counter-Strike 2 loot boxes for the first time. The phrase "people love surprises" sparked waves of reactions — we unpack the wording, the 2025–2026 class-action context, and what this means for the skins market.

May 21, 2026 #cs-2

May 21, 2026 #marvel-rivals

Marvel Rivals: Patch 20260521 — Magneto Nerf, Punisher Exploit Fix, New Anti-Cheat Mode

On May 21, 2026, NetEase released Marvel Rivals patch 20260521 — hero balance changes, a fix for one of the most frustrating exploits of the season, and an announcement of a new Anti-Cheat Mode system. We break down what this changes for team play, cheaters, and NetEase's infrastructure.

May 21, 2026 #the-first-descendant

The First Descendant Update 1.3.28: New Accelerate Research Event for Returning Players

On May 21, 2026, Nexon released patch 1.3.28 for The First Descendant — balance fixes, new in-game events including "May New/Returning Player Accelerate Research," and store updates. We break down what's changing, what it means for the meta, and how the anti-cheat behaves after the update.

May 20, 2026 #arena-breakout

Arena Breakout: Infinite — May 20 Ban Wave, Zero Tolerance for Plugins and Cooperating with Cheaters

On May 20, 2026, the Arena Breakout: Infinite security team published its latest ban summary. Sanctions hit not only plugin users, but also teammates who cooperate with them. How their anti-cheat works, what patterns it catches, and what to do as a player running DMA software.

CS2: Valve Files Motion to Dismiss Gambling Lawsuit Over Cases — Response to New York Attorney General

On May 20, 2026, Valve filed a motion to dismiss the New York Attorney General's lawsuit accusing Steam and Counter-Strike 2 of promoting unregulated gambling through loot boxes and third-party skin sites. What's in the suit, Valve's arguments, and what it means for the skin market and players.

May 20, 2026 #cs-2

Escape from Tarkov: Unheard Edition Now on Steam — What's Inside, Price, and Whether to Buy on Day One

On May 20, 2026, BSG released the top tier of Escape from Tarkov on Steam — The Unheard Steam Edition. 10×72 stash, 3×3 Gamma container, EFT: Arena Ryzhy Edition access, +20% XP group-wide. Full breakdown of contents, pricing, and context after the 2024 scandal.

May 20, 2026 #eft

Fecurity for Unturned: May 20 update — new launcher, updated requirements, stability boost

Fecurity rolled out a technical Unturned cheat update: new launcher, refreshed system requirements, major stability and security improvements. This isn't a game-patch alignment — it's a port of the Unturned build to the fresh Fecurity core, same generation as Apex / Delta Force / Arc Raiders got over the past week. Launch requirement — Discord or Medal.tv overlay. Minimum build date: May 20, 2026.

May 20, 2026 #unturned

May 19, 2026 #apex-legends

Apex Legends: Ranked premades capped at one-tier gap starting May 19

Respawn launches a Ranked test on May 19 at 10am PT — premade squads can only include players within a one-tier gap, down from two. Aimed at tighter lobbies and curbing boosting.

May 19, 2026 #arc-raiders

Fecurity for Arc Raiders: May 19 update — new game build-system support, DPI font size fix, unique build

Embark updated Arc Raiders' build-system — Fecurity rewrote its logic for the new patch within hours of the announcement. The May 19 build ships a font size fix when DPI changes (after the VO update the field wasn't being applied), a new launch architecture without BSODs, plus a Unique Build Ready tag. Launch requirement — Discord or Medal.tv overlay. Minimum build date: May 19, 2026.

Forza Horizon 6 Is Out: Japan, 550+ Cars, Tokyo 5x Bigger Than Guanajuato — Review and Where to Buy

On May 19, 2026, Playground Games and Xbox Game Studios released Forza Horizon 6 on Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Store and Steam), and Game Pass Ultimate. Japan map, 92/100 Metacritic, 172K-player Steam franchise record. Pricing, features, and where to buy from any region — inside.

May 19, 2026

Once Human: NetEase publish Meta Pass compensation rules — here's what you get back after the May 13 rework

After overhauling Meta Pass on May 13, NetEase explained how remaining days and unclaimed rewards from the old version are handled. 1:1 day conversion, rewards reissued via in-game mail.

May 19, 2026 #once-human

May 19, 2026 #path-of-exile-2

Path of Exile 2: GGG reveal two new Uniques for Return of the Ancients — Auspex and the legendary Facebreaker

GGG teased two Unique Items shipping with the May 29 Return of the Ancients patch: the new Auspex, and a PoE 1 classic returning to PoE 2 — Facebreaker. Bare-fist builds are back on the menu.

Battlefield 6 / REDSEC: Season 3 'Pax Armata' — Railway to Golmud and Ranked Battle Royale

DICE and EA launched Battlefield 6 and REDSEC Season 3: the franchise's largest map Railway to Golmud, Ranked Battle Royale, the return of Dagger 1-3, and two additional content drops on June 9 and 30.

May 18, 2026 #bf6

May 18, 2026 #delta-force

Delta Force: G.T.I. Security Banned Nearly 4,000 Accounts in a Week and Expanded Compensation

Delta Force's security team published its weekly report: 3,953 users got 10-year bans during May 4–10, including 176 DMA bans and real-time interceptions. Cheat-kill compensation now also covers 30-day bans.

May 18, 2026 #marvel-rivals

Marvel Rivals Season 8 'Sins of Alchemax': Devil Dinosaur, Cyclops Mid-Season, and a Major Balance Pass

NetEase launched Marvel Rivals Season 8 on May 15, 2026. New Vanguard Devil Dinosaur is the game's 50th hero, Cyclops drops in S8.5 in June, and the balance pass reworked Deadpool, Iron Fist, Phoenix, and Magneto.

May 18, 2026 #rainbow-six-siege

Rainbow Six Siege: 'Operation System Override' — Calypso Casino, Dokkaebi Remaster, Ranked 3.0

Ubisoft revealed Y11S2 Operation System Override: the first brand-new map since Deep Freeze, a Dokkaebi remaster with the XK23 rifle, Ranked 3.0, and a two-speed Zofia. Test Server is live, launch hits June 2, 2026.

Cyberpunk 2077: Dark Future 2.0 Mod Turns the Game Into a Full Survival — Hunger, Sleep, Tremors, Heart Attacks

A massive Dark Future update for Cyberpunk 2077 adds a full needs system: V has to eat, drink, sleep and relax. Skip the care and you get shortness of breath, hand tremors and even heart attacks. Russian localization included.

May 17, 2026

May 17, 2026 #arma-reforger

Arma Reforger Collector's Edition: Everon Deployment Kit with real M1025 model and Field Journal

Bohemia Interactive released the Arma Reforger Everon Deployment Kit — a collector's edition of the tactical shooter with a physical 1:32 M1025 model, military canteen and Field Journal. Digital copy of the game included.

Counter-Strike 2: May 14 Update — Cache Fixes, New Window Grates, Grenade-Cancel Bug Killed, Stability Tweaks

Valve shipped a rolling CS2 update on May 14, 2026: holes in Cache patched, window grates added, the late-pin grenade-cancel bug finally fixed, plus player clipping tweaks and general stability passes. What it means for matchmaking and for players running software.

May 17, 2026 #cs-2

DayZ Badlands: Dev Blog #67 — terrain obstacles, traversal tools and why wishlisting matters now

Bohemia Interactive released the 67th Dev Blog for DayZ Badlands — a standalone game in the DayZ universe. This time it's about open-world obstacles: rivers, cliffs, swamps, and the new tools players will use to deal with them.

May 17, 2026 #dayz

May 17, 2026 #apex-legends

Fecurity for Apex Legends: May 17 update — Secure Boot Native, new launcher architecture, team-based health bar

Fecurity shipped a major Apex Legends build for the latest game patch: the new launcher runs with Secure Boot enabled (Native), launch architecture was rewritten (no more BSODs on load), a team-based health bar was added and team check was improved for Mixtape modes. Launch requirement — Discord or Medal.tv overlay in Borderless/Windowed. Minimum build date: May 17, 2026.

GTA 6: Pre-Order Leaks Lock In November 2026 Release — Third Delay Unlikely

Fresh GTA 6 pre-order page leaks point to a final November 2026 release. After two delays, Rockstar appears to be locking the date — a concrete deadline for the industry and for players running software to prepare for.

May 17, 2026 #gta-5

GTA Online: Two Weeks of Motor Madness — Quadruple Rewards on Land Races, Free LS Car Meet and Showroom Prizes

Rockstar kicked off a two-week Motor Madness event in GTA Online: 4x rewards on racing modes May 14–20, free LS Car Meet membership, prizes at Premium Deluxe Motorsport and podium vehicles. What it means for players using mods and money-method software.

May 17, 2026 #gta-5

May 17, 2026 #naraka-bladepoint

NARAKA: BLADEPOINT — May 13 Ban Wave: Developers Publish Latest List of Banned Accounts

24 Entertainment have released another public list of NARAKA: BLADEPOINT account bans — public sanctions for cheating and bug abuse. What's inside the list, how their anti-cheat actually works, and what players using third-party software should do before and after the wave.

Once Human v2.3.8: Chef class overhaul, new weapons and Ember Conclave Lightforge crate

Starry Studio rolled out a heavy Once Human update — version 2.3.8. Chef class fully reworked, fresh weapons and armor, Tech System optimizations and the new Lightforge Loot Crate: Ember Conclave. Servers were down for two hours on May 13.

May 17, 2026 #once-human

May 17, 2026 #the-first-descendant

The First Descendant: May 8–14 Ban Wave — Nexon Publishes Results of the Quarter's Biggest Cheater Sweep

Nexon reported the results of The First Descendant ban wave for May 8–14, 2026. Public IDs, a breakdown by violation type, and the community reaction. What's inside, how their anti-cheat works, and what software-using players should do.

May 16, 2026 #ark-survival-ascended

ARK: Survival Ascended — Community Crunch 507 'Tunnel, Tear, and Transform', New Tweaks and Roadmap

Studio Wildcard published Community Crunch 507 for ARK: Survival Ascended — a tour of upcoming content, tame tweaks, community events, and the spotlight on Season 1 Fantastic Tames.

Battlefield 6: Season 3 — Golmud Railway Returns as the Biggest Map in the Game, Ranked Battle Royale in REDSEC

DICE published the official gameplay trailer for Battlefield 6 Season 3. Golmud Railway returns as the largest map ever, with massive tank shootouts, an industrial zone, and Ranked Battle Royale in the REDSEC mode.

May 16, 2026 #bf2042

May 16, 2026 #delta-force

Fecurity for Delta Force: May 16 update — Secure Boot Native, experimental Disable Encryption, new launcher

Fecurity shipped a major Delta Force build: new launch architecture with UI, Secure Boot Native support (no more disabling it in BIOS), and an experimental Disable Encryption option — a significant FPS gain on AMD processors because the cheat no longer spends cycles decrypting the game stream. Launch requirement — Discord or Medal.tv overlay in Borderless/Windowed. Minimum build date: May 16, 2026.

IEM Atlanta 2026: Natus Vincere End 4-Year Losing Streak vs Vitality — w0nderful Drops 1.87 on Inferno

Natus Vincere snapped a 17-match losing streak against Vitality in the IEM Atlanta 2026 Quarter-Finals. w0nderful closed Inferno with a 1.87 HLTV rating to push NaVi into the semis. Match breakdown and what it means for the CS2 cheat scene.

May 16, 2026 #cs-2

May 16, 2026 #rainbow-six-siege

Rainbow Six Siege: Y11S1.3 Patch Notes — Targeted Operator Tuning and Quality-of-Life Fixes

Ubisoft shipped Y11S1.3 for Rainbow Six Siege: micro balance tweaks without shifting the meta, gameplay polish, and consistency improvements. A breakdown of the changes and what they mean for ranked play.

Steam Top New Releases April 2026: 12 'Gold' Newcomers — From Olden Era to s&box and PRAGMATA

Valve published the monthly chart of the best Steam releases for April 2026. The 'gold' category by revenue in the first two weeks includes 12 games: Heroes of Might and Magic Olden Era, PRAGMATA, REPLACED, s&box, Road to Vostok, and others.

May 16, 2026

DayZ Badlands — Dev Blog Week 67: Wishlist Open, New Setting, and the Roadmap to Release

Bohemia Interactive published Dev Blog Week 67 for the upcoming DayZ Badlands DLC: the Steam wishlist page is open, the new setting and core mechanics are revealed. What the survival community can expect.

May 15, 2026 #dayz

May 15, 2026 #path-of-exile-2

Path of Exile 2: 'Fate of the Vaal' Becomes a Core Mechanic — GGG Rewrites the Endgame

Grinding Gear Games officially announced: the 'Fate of the Vaal' league is moving into core Path of Exile 2. Vaal Side Areas, temporal altars, and Vaal skill combinations are permanent endgame. What it means for builds.

Albion Online: Mid-Season Invasion Day — Race for the Top Alliances of Season 32

Season 32 in Albion Online passes its halfway mark. The final phase with double scoring kicks off soon — Sandbox Interactive runs an exclusive broadcast of the key PvP day on AlbionTV.

May 14, 2026 #albion

May 14, 2026 #dead-by-daylight

Dead by Daylight 9.6.2: Amanda's Letter Returns, 2v8 Fixes, and Audio Repairs

Behaviour Interactive rolled out the 9.6.2 bugfix patch for Dead by Daylight. The big news — re-enabling The Pig's Amanda's Letter add-on, plus 2v8 mode fixes and sound-engine repairs.

Escape from Tarkov: TarkovTV Reveals Icebreaker, Prestige Rework, and the New QBZ-191 Rifle

BSG ran a fresh TarkovTV podcast — they teased Icebreaker, reworked Prestige tiers 1 through 4, showed Tarkov Arena with a new rifle, and previewed tarcoin (WIP).

May 14, 2026 #eft

May 14, 2026 #hunt-showdown

Hunt: Showdown — Legacy Chronicle 'Beware the Shadow' Goes Live

Crytek launched a new Legacy Chronicle for Hunt: Showdown — 'Beware the Shadow.' The dev team ran a live stream playing through the new content, with giveaways for the community.

May 14, 2026 #marvel-rivals

Marvel Rivals: Season 8 'Sins of Alchemax' Drops May 15 — Devil Dinosaur, Balance, Optimization

NetEase announced Marvel Rivals Season 8 'Sins of Alchemax' featuring new hero Devil Dinosaur, roster-wide balance tuning, and a major PC storage optimization. Launch on May 15, 2026 UTC after a two-hour maintenance window.

May 14, 2026 #path-of-exile-2

Path of Exile 2: 'Return of the Ancients' Launches May 29, Campaign Streamlining Detailed

GGG officially confirmed the launch date for Path of Exile 2's major update — Return of the Ancients ships May 29, 2026. They also showed exactly how they're reworking campaign navigation.

Subnautica 2 Hits Early Access — Sequel to the Cult Underwater Survival Launches Worldwide

On May 14, 2026, Unknown Worlds opened Early Access for Subnautica 2 on Steam and Xbox Series X|S, with Game Pass support on day one. The sequel crossed 5 million Steam wishlists right before launch.

May 14, 2026

THE FINALS: Store Update 10.7.0 — Shop Refresh, Golden Tickets, and Season Tuning

Embark Studios published Store Update 10.7.0 for THE FINALS: store rotation, refreshed Golden Tickets pool, minor balance tweaks, and quality-of-life fixes in the first week of May. What matters for active players.

May 14, 2026 #the-finals