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Bethesda Is Exploring Fallout 76 Crossplay, but It Isn’t Coming Soon

Developers cite major technical hurdles across platforms.

UK Court of Appeal Rules RuneScape Gold Is Property, Reviving Theft Case Against Ex-Jagex Developer

Embark Weighs Changes to Arc Raiders Late-Spawn System After Player Frustration

EA Shuts Down Anthem as Former Producer Details $10 Million Single-Player Revival Plan

Helldivers 2 Revives Killzone Gear as Permanent Legendary Warbond on Dec. 18

Embark Confirms Stealth Nerf to Arc Raiders’ Security Breach, Weighs Skill Resets

Megabonk Tops Steam Roguelikes With 117,000 Peak Players and Over 1 Million Sold

Dune: Awakening Launches 10‑Hour Free Trial as Chapter 2 and $12.99 ‘Lost Harvest’ DLC Set for Sept. 10