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Arc Raiders’ Frozen Trail Update Goes Live Oct. 8 in Major Soft Relaunch

Embark Studios is using the update and a timed free-to-play weekend to reset the game’s live-service schedule and draw back players.

Overwatch Season 5 Launches With Vampiric Support Hero Doctrine

Kotaku Report Reignites Outrage Over China-Only Overwatch 'Defiled Anthem' Skins

NBA 2K25 Delisted October 30 and Online Servers Closed January 1, 2027

Sony Adds Destiny 2: Legacy Collection to PS Plus on June 9

Dead Space’s Isaac Clarke Arrives in Skate as a $30 Limited-Time Cosmetic Bundle

EA Dates Free-to-Play 'Skate' Early Access for Sept. 16 on Console and PC