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Arc Raiders' Frozen Trail Update Introduces Paid Battle Pass and New Map
gaming16 days ago

Arc Raiders' Frozen Trail Update Introduces Paid Battle Pass and New Map

Embark Studios is launching the 'Frozen Trail' update for Arc Raiders on October 8, introducing a new map, enemies, and a hybrid battle pass system. While the update is free, a new 'Reward Pass' includes a premium track costing 1,150 Raider Tokens (approx. $10) for cosmetic-only rewards. The update also features a new outpost system, weapon amplification, and a grappling hook, marking a significant shift in the game's live-service roadmap.

Overwatch Introduces Flexible Battle Pass Tracks and Unvaulted Rewards to Ease FOMO
news2 months ago

Overwatch Introduces Flexible Battle Pass Tracks and Unvaulted Rewards to Ease FOMO

Blizzard is revamping Overwatch's season-based battle passes for Season Four with multiple tracks so players can prioritize the cosmetics they want, along with plans to unvault past passes and a skin-slot swap option to borrow a missed legendary from a select group—moves designed to reduce grind and curb FOMO for casual players while keeping the Battle Pass system intact.

Pokémon Champions Price Leaks Outline Free-to-Start, Paid Perks
gaming6 months ago

Pokémon Champions Price Leaks Outline Free-to-Start, Paid Perks

Price details for Pokémon Champions surfaced at PAX East, outlining a free-to-start model on Switch with paid add-ons: Starter Pack ($9.99) expands box space (30 to 80) and includes an exclusive song and Training/Quick Tickets; Battle Pass options include a free tier and a Premium tier ($6.99) with extra rewards and clothing; a $49.99 12‑month membership adds more box space, more Battle Teams, and membership-only content; Nintendo/Nintendo Life have not officially confirmed these prices, and a Switch 2 update to boost visuals is planned.

Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2: Rivalries Ignite Showdown and a Fresh Loot Pool
gaming6 months ago

Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2: Rivalries Ignite Showdown and a Fresh Loot Pool

Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 launches with a refreshed loot pool, a Battle Pass featuring Bugs Bunny and The Foundation, Rivalry Screens to declare personal enemies, and a season-long Showdown between Ice King and Foundation with cosmetics awarded for weekly challenges (top players can win prizes). The update adds new movement tools (Overdrive grenade, Skyline Deployer), three new weapons (Vector 7 DMR, Chaos Reloader, Bouncing Boomstick), four renamed named locations (Squibbly Shores, Dark Dominion, New Sanctuary, Frigid Fortress), and a Battle Bus flight mini-game.

Epic Price Shakeup Hits Fortnite's V-Bucks
gaming7 months ago

Epic Price Shakeup Hits Fortnite's V-Bucks

Epic Games is raising Fortnite V-Bucks prices with changes effective March 19, including a Battle Pass that costs 800 V-Bucks and pays out 800 on completion (no Bonus Rewards), a 2,600-V-Bucks Battle Bundle, and reductions for Fortnite Crew (now 800 V-Bucks and included with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate) as well as lower prices for OG, Music, and Lego Passes. Epic Rewards still offers 20% back on eligible purchases.

Fortnite Hikes V-Buck Prices, Cuts Rewards to Pay the Bills
news7 months ago

Fortnite Hikes V-Buck Prices, Cuts Rewards to Pay the Bills

Epic Games is raising V-Buck prices and trimming rewards to cover rising costs: Fortnite Crew monthly V-Bucks drop from 1,000 to 800, the main Battle Pass loses its 500 bonus V-Bucks, and 50-VB increments will cost $1. Meanwhile, the main Battle Pass and two other passes see price reductions (OG 800 VB, Music 1,200 VB, LEGO 1,200 VB) with the changes taking effect March 19.

Pokemon Champions storage caps and paid options teased ahead of April launch
gaming7 months ago

Pokemon Champions storage caps and paid options teased ahead of April launch

Pokemon Champions will offer 30-slot free storage, with a Starter Pack lifting storage to 80 and a planned paid subscription to increase storage, add more teams, unlock premium missions, and play extra battle songs. A premium Battle Pass will speed up access to Mega Stones and certain Pokemon. The game releases on Nintendo Switch in April, with a mobile release later in the year; pricing for paid options hasn’t been announced yet.

Arc Raiders Rolls Out Free Surgeon Raider Deck in February Update
gaming7 months ago

Arc Raiders Rolls Out Free Surgeon Raider Deck in February Update

Arc Raiders’ February update adds two new ARC types, a new Dam Battlegrounds area, and fresh quests, plus a free Surgeon Raider Deck filled with cosmetics and Raider Tokens. Earn Creds by completing daily challenges to buy items from the Surgeon Deck and other cosmetics, with Creds also usable on previous Raider Decks (no expiration noted). The full Surgeon Deck rewards are previewed in the gallery.

BF6 Season 2 Expands Arsenal with Three Weapons and Two Gadgets
gaming7 months ago

BF6 Season 2 Expands Arsenal with Three Weapons and Two Gadgets

Season 2 of Battlefield 6 adds three new weapons (GRT-CPS DMR, M121 A2 LMG, VCR-2 Assault Rifle) and two gadgets (9K38 IGLA anti-air launcher and HTI-MK2 hardware suppression) spread across the Battle Pass tracks. Each item unlocks at specific track levels (5, 14, 17, 21, 22) after completing the Recruit track (50 Battle Pass tokens). Unlocking can be done via XP and weekly challenges, or players can spend Battlefield Coins to skip the grind, though the items are free to unlock through progression for everyone.

Battlefield 6 Season 2 Expands with a 110-Tier Battle Pass and New Guns
gaming7 months ago

Battlefield 6 Season 2 Expands with a 110-Tier Battle Pass and New Guns

Season 2 is live for Battlefield 6 (and Redsec) and introduces a 110-tier Battle Pass with free and premium tracks. The premium pass costs 1,100 Battlefield Coins and can grant a full refund after completion. It uses seven Paths (intro, four reward paths, and two final paths) to unlock rewards, including new weapons (GRT-CPS DMR, M121 A2 LMG, VCR-2 AR), operator skins, vehicle camos, XP tokens, and more. Progress is earned via XP and weekly challenges, with Career XP boosting Battle Pass Tokens to level faster. Season 2 also teases new maps, more vehicles, and the VL-7 psychoactive smoke.

Deadpool Leads Marvel Rivals Season 6 with Night at the Museum Battle Pass
gaming8 months ago

Deadpool Leads Marvel Rivals Season 6 with Night at the Museum Battle Pass

Marvel Rivals Season 6 introduces Deadpool as the first hero able to take any of the three roles with a swap option at selection, and launches a Night at the Museum-themed battle pass. The base pass costs 990 Lattice (~$10) and includes 10 skins plus MVP animations, emotes, and sprays; a premium version costs 2,100 Lattice (~$21) and adds Chrono Tokens, token boosts, plus items like Units and Unstable Molecules, with 600 Lattice included in the premium bundle. The season also adds notable skins such as Bucky (Winter Soldier), Vampire Slayer (Blade), Black Panther, Storm, Moon Knight’s King of Clubs, and Human Torch’s Jack of Hearts, with several card-themed skins expected in the in-game shop.