All articles tagged with #pve
Originally Published 9 days ago — by Eurogamer
Embark Studios has confirmed that Arc Raiders now uses aggression-based matchmaking, pairing players based on their tendency towards PvP or PvE gameplay, leading to tougher encounters for players who prefer PvP modes.
Originally Published 10 days ago — by Beebom
ARC Raiders uses an unconventional aggression-based matchmaking system that pairs players based on their gameplay preferences, such as PvE or PvP tendencies, rather than traditional skill-based metrics, aiming to enhance player experience and game longevity.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Pokémon GO Hub
The Into the Wild 2025 event in Pokémon GO runs from November 10-14, offering increased wild Pokémon encounters, Max Battles with Dynamax Pokémon like Ralts and Toxtricity, and special raid opportunities including Shadow and Necrozma forms. It's a prime time for trainers to level up their PvE skills, catch key Pokémon like Ralts for future events, and prepare for the upcoming Wild Area: Global launch.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Kotaku
Escape from Duckov, a humorous yet highly engaging PvE looter-shooter inspired by Escape from Tarkov, has sold a million copies in its first week due to its approachable gameplay, charming duck-themed characters, and compelling progression loop, despite its silly appearance.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Gematsu
Marvel Rivals is launching its first PvE mode, 'Zombie Mode,' on October 23, where players can fight endless waves of zombies and bosses like Zombie Namor and The Queen of the Dead, using unique hero abilities. The game is available on multiple platforms including PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, and PC.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by PCGamesN
Dungeon Stalkers, an extraction RPG dungeon crawler focusing on PvE, is running its final public playtest before launch, featuring a unique Witch's Curse system that introduces unpredictable spells to balance gameplay and appeal to both casual and hardcore players. The game offers new characters, a rune system, and a crafting camp, with rewards for active participation, and emphasizes dungeon combat over PvP, aligning with recent trends in the genre.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Sportskeeda
Annihilape with Rage Fist debuts in Pokemon GO during Mankey Community Day on November 10, 2024. In PvP, Rage Fist is a 50 base power move that boosts the user's Attack, making Annihilape more viable in battles after previous nerfs. It offers better results compared to its old moveset. However, in PvE, Rage Fist doesn't significantly improve Annihilape's performance due to its limited Fast Attacks. To obtain Annihilape with Rage Fist, evolve Primeape during the event or use an Elite Charged TM later.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Eurogamer
League of Legends is introducing a new temporary PvE mode called Swarm, inspired by the wave survival genre popularized by Vampire Survivors. Set in the Anima Squad universe, Swarm features various maps and enemy types, offering a more relaxed, zen-like gameplay experience compared to the main game. Players can choose from a selection of champions, each with unique abilities, and engage in co-op or solo play. The mode aims to provide a casual, engaging alternative to the intense MOBA matches, with meta-progression and no monetization, enhancing player retention and engagement.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Eurogamer
Blizzard is removing the Hero Mastery Gauntlet PvE mode from Overwatch after just three months due to lack of player engagement. The mode will be unavailable from Season 11 starting June 18, but individual Hero Mastery Solo Courses will remain. This follows a series of setbacks for Overwatch's PvE content, including the scrapping of the anticipated Hero Mode and other PvE content earlier this year.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by IGN
The official reveal explainer trailer for Jump Ship, an upcoming PvE mission-based co-op FPS for up to 4 players, provides a detailed look at the gameplay, including on-foot exploration, space battles, and ship management. Set to release on PC (Steam Early Access) and Xbox, the game emphasizes teamwork for survival and victory.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by VG247
Blizzard's Overwatch 2 reportedly abandons PvE content entirely in favor of PvP, following the scrapping of the PvE Hero Mode and poor sales of PvE story missions. Layoffs at Blizzard have affected the PvE team, with no intention to finish PvE content in development. The Overwatch 2 team also received 0% of their bonus targets due to a policy change, leaving the game in a questionable state as it transitions away from its original sequel concept.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Forbes
Palworld, a game that has maintained a high player count despite a significant drop in initial players, is set to introduce its first raid featuring a new Pal named Bellanoir. The raid will involve summoning Bellanoir with a currency and engaging in a boss fight, potentially requiring multiplayer collaboration. This addition creates a new endgame challenge for players, offering the opportunity to catch and breed multiple Bellanoirs for stronger versions. While some may have hoped for a more elaborate raid, the introduction of new content is still a welcome development for the game.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Dexerto
Foamstars, the latest release from Square Enix, offers a colorful and fun gaming experience with PvP modes including Bubble Battle, Bubble Blitz, and Bubble Brawl, as well as PvE missions where players defend Bath Vegas from Bubble Beasties either solo or with friends. The game is currently available on PS4 and PS5, and features a roster of unique characters to choose from, adding depth to the gameplay experience.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Dexerto
Destiny 2 players are frustrated with the dominance of Void Titans in PvP, which has led to nerfs that have negatively impacted the subclass in PvE. The lack of a separate sandbox for PvP and PvE balancing has caused issues, with players calling for separate balancing for the two modes. The zone-based PvP in Trials of Osiris has made the Void Titan's Bubble Super a cornerstone, further exacerbating the problem. Bungie has not yet addressed these concerns.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Forbes
Bungie has announced a series of weapon buffs and nerfs for the upcoming season of Destiny 2. The buffs include increased damage for auto rifles, pulse rifles, glaives, and sniper rifles, as well as improvements to specific weapons like Vex Mythoclast and Thorn. Class glaives also receive enhancements. On the other hand, some weapons, such as Osteo Striga and Salvation's Grip, will be nerfed. Overall, there are more buffs than nerfs, with a focus on improving PvE gameplay.