looter shooter Archives

BetaBeacon

February 20, 2026

New game digest: Marvel Mystic Mayhem and Warzone Mobile close, Warframe hits Android, new Cookie Run, more

- Marvel Mystic Mayhem will end new content updates on April 1 and servers will go offline - Warzone Mobile servers will go offline on April 17 - Warframe is now available on Android with cross platform play - CookieRun: OvenSmash is a real time battle action game with pre-registration available - The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin is coming to iOS and Android on March 23 - Horse Racing Solitaire has launched worldwide on iOS and Android - STPPL, a minimalist color puzzle game, will launch on Google Play next week - Hatch Dragons, a dragon nurturing game, launches worldwide on March 4 - Takeoff: Unlimited, a 2D arcade dogfighter game, is available on the App Store

AppWizard

January 13, 2026

Anthem is finally, officially dead

At approximately 2:05 PM EST today, players of Anthem were unexpectedly disconnected from EA's servers, marking the official end of the game after nearly seven years since its launch. The game had struggled with live service management and received a lukewarm reception, with a review rating of 55 in February 2019. Development issues and a lack of creative direction plagued Anthem, leading to abandoned plans for reinvention in February 2021. EA announced the game's closure in July, and in its final hours, the community engaged in a nostalgic farewell. Players expressed mixed feelings about the game's experience, highlighting both the thrill of combat and frustrations with its design.

AppWizard

January 9, 2026

Ubisoft says The Division 3 is “a monster” and believes it can have “as big an impact” as the first game

Ubisoft and Massive Entertainment are developing a third installment in The Division series, referred to as The Division 3, which executive producer Julian Gerighty describes as "shaping up to be a monster." The Division 2 continues to offer a rich looter-shooter experience with extensive PvE content and PvP Dark Zones. An upcoming expansion for The Division 2, titled Survivors, will reintroduce the extraction experience with a new twist, although a release date is not confirmed. Gerighty has indicated that The Division 3 will maintain the series' core elements, including online co-op gameplay and RPG mechanics. The franchise's tenth anniversary next year may provide an opportunity for early reveals of both The Division 3 and the Survivors DLC. An exclusive preview event for community members is scheduled for February at Massive HQ in Sweden. Further insights into The Division franchise are expected in 2026.

AppWizard

November 23, 2025

New dark fantasy looter shooter mixes dungeon crawling, corporate greed, and the co-op magic of Peak and Lethal Company

Vision Quest is a dark fantasy looter shooter game developed by Wizmud Games, set in a consumer goods conglomerate mega dungeon. Players embark on an online co-op adventure to investigate "data mining used for dark rituals" and redeem the legendary Sweepstakes Code. The game supports squads of up to four players and features a mix of medieval and modern weapons. It includes 3D in-world voice chat and a unique loot-carrying mechanic. Players face various threats, including monsters and illness, and can assist each other with items. If a player dies, they can control a plastic toy called a 'Freakopop' for additional vision. Wizmud Games has partnered with Pocketpair for marketing and promotions, and Vision Quest is set to launch in 2026, with a wishlist available on Steam.

AppWizard

November 22, 2025

From Borderlands 4 to Expedition 33, Fanatical’s Black Friday prices are cheaper than Steam

Steam is not hosting its own Black Friday sale, but Fanatical is offering a Black Friday sale with various game discounts. Notable titles include: - Borderlands 4: .99 (£41.99, 30% off) - Dynasty Warriors: Origins: .59 (£41.59, 36% off) - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33: .23 (£30.23, 28% off) - V Rising: .23 (£11.23, 62% off) - Marvel's Spider-Man 2: .49 (£35.49, 29% off) - Ghostrunner 2: .59 (£5.59, 84% off) - Horizon: Forbidden West - Complete Edition: .39 (46% off) - The Precinct: .74 (£13.74, 45% off) - Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater: .49 (£38.49, 45% off) Fanatical's Flash Deals will feature three discounted titles daily from November 21, 2025, to November 30, 2025.

AppWizard

October 24, 2025

A true co-op gem, 96%-rated Steam looter shooter is free for the weekend, and cheap to keep if you love it

Gunfire Reborn is a run-based looter shooter available for free on Steam from October 24 to October 27. The game features a new expansion, Echoes from Primal Grove, which introduces two new characters, Yoyo and Cang Jue, as well as new weapons like the Drift Shard bow and Jackpot shotgun. An update adds the Twilight Grove zone, accessible after clearing the Duo Fjord five times. The base game is currently discounted by 45% until November 6, priced at .99/£8.51, while the new DLC is available for .99/£4.67 with a 10% discount until November 5. Gunfire Reborn is Steam Deck Verified.

AppWizard

October 16, 2025

Already flying on Steam, this new duck-based shooter is Tarkov-like by name, but not by nature

Escape From Duckov is a newly released top-down looter shooter that features ducks instead of mercenaries, diverging significantly from its namesake, Escape From Tarkov. The game has seen nearly 35,000 concurrent players on Steam on its launch day. It includes customizable difficulty modes and will receive free content updates based on community feedback. A hotfix has been released to address bugs, and players may need to start a fresh save to progress in the full game. Escape From Duckov is available on Steam for .83.

AppWizard

September 23, 2025

Report: Borderlands 4 has sold 1.3m copies on Steam

Borderlands 4 has sold over 1.3 million copies on Steam and more than 2.5 million units overall since its launch on September 12th. The game generated over million in revenue on Steam and exceeded 0 million across all platforms. Over half of its players are from the United States, with China, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Canada as the next largest markets. The Borderlands franchise is approaching 100 million copies sold across all titles. There have been reports of technical issues with the game, prompting discussions about the public relations strategy of Gearbox's CEO, Randy Pitchford.

AppWizard

September 18, 2025

As Borderlands 4 PC performance woes continue, Gearbox says “we’re reading every piece of feedback” and it’s “our top priority” to make improvements, with one patch coming today

Borderlands 4 has received favorable reviews and set new records for concurrent players on Steam, but some players are frustrated with its performance, especially on PC. Gearbox has stated that addressing performance issues is their top priority and is actively engaging with player feedback. A primary concern is a potential memory leak affecting console gameplay, for which a temporary workaround has been suggested by Randy Pitchford. Gearbox is committed to improving the player experience and is working on solutions.

AppWizard

September 18, 2025

Here’s How To Improve Borderlands 4’s Performance On PC

Borderlands 4 for PC has faced performance and stability issues since its launch, prompting a response from Gearbox Software president Randy Pitchford. The game, built on Unreal Engine 5, has been challenging for players to run satisfactorily, despite being designed for high-end hardware. Performance can be improved by lowering lighting settings, which reduces the impact of ray-traced lighting, and players can see performance gains exceeding 25% by switching from Very High to Medium settings. Other settings like shadow quality and volumetric cloud quality can also enhance performance, potentially yielding over 50% improvement in average frame rates. Gearbox may address issues by improving shader compilation processes and fine-tuning engine settings. GameSpot rated Borderlands 4 7/10, highlighting its loot and chaotic gameplay but noting it struggles with humor.