First-Person Shooters

Focus Entertainment and New World Interactive are thrilled to announce the launch of a new major content update for Insurgency: Sandstorm with Update 1.19, “Operation: Shell Shock.” Available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC via Steam, the Microsoft Store, and Epic Games Store, this Operation delivers new weapons, the “ChadTeam666” limited-time game mode, and additional patches. Newly added premium cosmetic DLC sets are also available in the 4-Year Anniversary Edition, the Year 4 Pass, or for individual purchase.

Watch the Insurgency: Sandstorm – Operation: Shell Shock Launch Trailer HERE.

FREE CONTENT INCLUDED IN “OPERATION: SHELL SHOCK”

With “Operation: Shell Shock,” two new free shotguns are coming to the game: the highly requested S12K for Security and the US12 for Insurgents. Brace for intense close-quarters combat as the battle for control escalates!

The latest update introduces a new Challenge system, offering Daily, Weekly, and Static goals that reward players with credits for completing in-game objectives.

For a spooky turn of events, ChadTeam666 has joined the pool of limited-time game modes. Fully loaded and undead, your squad of vampiric special forces will take on waves of zombified enemies in this high-intensity checkpoint mode. Operate under cover of darkness against overwhelming opposition.

PREMIUM CONTENT INCLUDED IN “OPERATION: SHELL SHOCK”

Visit the official Insurgency: Sandstorm website for more game information, or check out the games Steam page.

Today, Electronic Arts Inc. and Battlefield Studios has launched Battlefield 6™, the ultimate all-out warfare experience. Battlefield 6 takes the fight to an unprecedented level, with brand new multiplayer modes, a thrilling blockbuster Single Player campaign, the return of Portal offering powerful creator tools, and a host of enhancements that have created a remarkable sandbox where every fight, vehicle, and strategy leads to victory. Battlefield 6 is now available on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC (Steam™, EA App, Epic Games Store).

Battlefield 6: Official Launch Hype Trailer

The year is 2027, and the world is on the edge of chaos. The once unshakeable NATO alliance is crumbling, its foundations cracked by distrust and uncertainty. Financial instability, proxy wars, and political disputes have left some countries adrift in a sea of geopolitical turmoil. Amidst this chaos, a formidable force emerges – Pax Armata – A massive private military corporation unafraid to cross lines, with deep pockets and the latest tech, seizes the opportunity to step into the power vacuum.

Check out the official Battlefield 6 Website for more game information.

Blue Dot Games is excited to announce that ’83 will be taking part in Steam Next Fest next week, showcasing our Cold War–gone–hot tactical shooter to players around the world.

Ahead of the festival, they are opening up the demo for a series of limited-time play sessions this week. This is your first opportunity to get hands-on with a pre-release build of ’83 and experience the core gameplay, factions, and mechanics before the event officially begins.

’83 – Official Steam Next Fest Demo Launch Trailer

To gain access to the ’83 Demo, navigate to the Steam store page and click “Download Demo”.

What is ’83?

’83 is a Cold War–gone–hot, combined-arms, first-person tactical shooter that pits two teams of players against each other in massive battles across sprawling maps, fighting over objectives designed to reward the team with better strategy, coordination, and teamwork to seize the day.

Designed with accessible realism for the most enjoyable experience that gets you to the action fast without losing that realistic feel and depiction of the true lethality of war.

Blue Dot Games has just unveiled the latest in their Developer Tapes series showcasing different aspects of ‘83, their upcoming 40v40 squad-based tactical first-person shooter set in an alternate 1983 where the Cold War escalated into an all-out warzone. This latest video highlights the two factions in this conflict: The United States Army and the Soviet Ground Forces.

‘83 Developer Tapes #2 – Factions

Each faction is based on years of research, utilising military archives, historical photographs, re-enactment groups, Cold War museums, and direct consultation with military history forums.

The US Army is built for structure, coordination, and precision. Utilising period appropriate weapons like M16A1, The M60 LMG, and the MP5SD, this army is designed for accurate fire and tactical versatility. US Special Forces bring even more specialisation, like shotguns tuned for close quarters combat. Their uniforms are standardised, with machined components, and plastics and polymers commonly utilised in weapons and gear; equipment that can be efficiently mass produced to adapt to the everturning tide of war. Adopt the strategies of fire discipline, coordination, and role-based tactics to emerge victorious.

Soviet forces are designed for relentless forward pressure, implementing iconic weaponry like the AK074, RPK-74, and the RPG-7. Deploy Soviet tactics in ‘83 using movement in numbers, with waves of infantry supported by armored vehicles, and overwhelming firepower. Donning repurposed uniforms of canvas and leather, the soviet battle fatigues reflects the resourcefulness of the Eastern Bloc and their reliance on repurposed stock from earlier decades. Blitz through your opponents’ defenses with offensive pressure and volume of fire.

‘83 was built on the idea of “accessible realism”, with an aim to make everything as realistic as possible, until the point where it stops being fun, then it gets ratcheted back one notch. Taking you to the action fast, matches average around 30-40 minutes, and whilst dying only takes you out of the match for a short while, before allowing you to respawn, don’t underestimate this seemingly low-stakes penalty, as that time-out is enough to turn the tide of battle since ‘83 requires thorough communication and teamwork, with Team Commanders guiding their faction through strategic organisation and nail-biting calls.

Players can choose from a variety of roles: from frontline riflemen to vehicle operators and support units – each with their own loadouts and strategic value. ‘83 features era-authentic weapons and equipment with realistic handling and lethality, with each armament meticulously designed and animated according to its real life counterpart. Every weapon behaves in a realistic way, with barrels and suppressors overheating when rapid firing, machineguns require a stable surface for accuracy, and bullets don’t magically teleport in between magazines when you reload a half-empty one. ‘83’s focus on realism, coordination and large-scale immersion offers players a gritty, boots-on-the-ground experience in a world teetering on the edge of nuclear war!

’83 is coming to Steam Early Access later this year.

Gallipoli drops players deep into the Middle Eastern campaigns of World War 1

BlackMill Games, the studio behind the highly regarded WW1 Game Series, is proud to reveal Gallipoli, the next major game in its historically authentic FPS saga. Launching on PC (Steam, Microsoft store and Epic Games), PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, Gallipoli takes players to one of the most overlooked but dramatic theaters of the First World War, the Middle Eastern Front.

Watch the new trailer now!

From the windswept beaches of the Dardanelles to the scorching deserts of Lower Mesopotamia, Gallipoli delivers the series’ most immersive and intense depiction of WW1 combat yet. Players can battle from the beaches, clash through ruined cities and sandstorms, or engage in desert warfare to hold and reclaim strategic ground as either British Empire or Ottoman forces.

“With Gallipoli, we’re highlighting a front that’s often overlooked, despite its importance,” said Jos Hoebe, founder of BlackMill Games. “Others have explored it before, but this game lets us go deeper, offering a more accurate and complete portrayal in line with the rest of the WW1 Game Series.”

A New Front in the Great War
Gallipoli expands the scope of the WW1 Game Series, offering a dramatic shift in setting, tactics, and terrain. Inspired by the expeditionary warfare of real historical Gallipoli and Mesopotamia campaigns, this is the most diverse battlefield yet in the series.

Key features:

More than a battle, it’s a campaign
Gallipoli is the fourth standalone entry in the WW1 Game Series, following Verdun, Tannenberg, and Isonzo. Each title focuses on a different front of the war, offering grounded and historically inspired FPS gameplay that fosters tactical cooperation and authenticity.

With Gallipoli, the series moves beyond the trenches and Alpine warfare of Europe to spotlight the lesser-known Middle Eastern campaigns. This entry captures the strategic ambitions of both the Allied and Ottoman expeditionary missions, and the soldiers who fought far from home under extreme conditions.

Add Gallipoli to your wishlist now on Steam to stay informed as we march toward launch. It’s also available on the Epic Games Store here.

Source: Steam

Get to the frontline. Battlefield’s biggest Open Beta ever is LIVE for two-weekends only, August 9-10 and 14-17. Jump in today and experience ultimate all-out warfare.

Drop into intense urban combat on the streets of central Cairo, take to the skies in an aerial dogfight along Tajikistan’s glorious mountainside, and sprint through Gibraltar’s winding streets, stalk its alleyways, dodge heavily-armored tanks, and tear through buildings.

Rally your squad for Weekend 1 modes.

Watch the Battlefield 6 Open Beta Trailer HERE.

Players can join the Beta on Steam or Epic Games Store.

Blue Dot Games are proud to reveal the latest trailer for ‘83, their upcoming 40v40 squad-based tactical first-person shooter set in an alternate 1983 where the Cold War escalated into an all-out warzone. Coming to Steam Early Access later this year, ‘83 is a spiritual successor to Rising Storm 2: Vietnam, which much of Blue Dot Worked on. This latest trailer, Cold War Gone Hot, shows off ‘83’s horrific “what if” scenario where players take the side of NATO or Warsaw Pact forces in sprawling, period accurate battles.

Watch the ’83 – Cold War Gone Hot Trailer HERE.

This offers the first look at the Fulda Gap map. Set in Germany between the Hesse-Thuringian border, the Fulda Gap was a strategically important region during the Cold War, as its two narrow corridors of lowlands offered the Warsaw Pact a potential path for its tanks to initiate a surprise attack. That makes it the perfect playground to enact this invasion that very well could have been. ‘83 puts players in the boots of a soldier in this shadow history, wherein massive 40v40 matches feature authentic Cold War-era weapons, vehicles and squad-based objectives. Coordinate with teammates, capture critical points and dominate the battlefield with smart tactics and teamwork.

Join a core group of community members currently helping shape ’83 behind the scenes. Sign up today at the games official website to become an Alpha Tester.

Today, Electronic Arts Inc. and Battlefield Studios unveiled the reveal trailer for Battlefield 6, providing the world’s first full look at the ultimate all-out warfare experience.

The trailer offers a first look at Pax Armata, a Private Military Corporation bankrolled by former NATO states whose agenda threatens to throw the world into global conflict. This sets the scene for what players can expect on the battlefield – both in multiplayer and the return of the series’ single player campaign.

In Battlefield 6, the series’ incredible blend of visceral combat, epic warfare, and player freedom returns. Blow through walls and bring down buildings for a tactical advantage or take to the skies in white-knuckle dogfights. Take part in a war filled with tanks, fighter jets, and sweeping combat at a grand scale but remember: the deadliest weapon is your squad.

You won’t have to wait long to learn more about Battlefield 6.

On Thursday, July 31 at 11:30 AM PDT / 14:30 PM EDT, a blockbuster multiplayer reveal event will be held live with the developers from Battlefield Studios. This is the biggest moment in Battlefield history, and it’s one you won’t want to miss.

This epic showcase will lift the curtain on Battlefield 6’s much-anticipated multiplayer features and demonstrate why this is the most ambitious title in the series’ history, with an explosive showcase of some of the jaw-dropping maps players will battle across, the suite of modes both new and returning, and much much more.

Check out the official Battlefield 6 Website to set up a reminder for the event.

Source: Blue’s News

A Call of Duty Update on X announces that the Microsoft Store edition of Call of Duty: WWII is currently offline while Activision “investigates reports of an issue.” There’s an update from X’s Grok AI saying: “The PC Microsoft Store version of Call of Duty: WWII is offline due to Remote Code Execution (RCE) exploits, allowing hackers to remotely control players’ PCs and install malware. Activision’s official statement cites “an issue” under investigation, but community reports and news outlets confirm the security vulnerability. Avoid playing until patched.” IGN has more details on the situation via Cloudflare:

This isn’t about PC players cheating in-game via wall hacks and aim bots. Rather this is about unsuspecting Game Pass players losing control of their PCs through a security exploit.

According to Cloudflare, a remote code execution (RCE) attack is where an attacker runs malicious code on an organization’s computers or network: “The ability to execute attacker-controlled code can be used for various purposes, including deploying additional malware or stealing sensitive data.”

Rebellion, one of the world’s most successful independent video game developers and publishers, has today launched the Mud and Thunder Pack for Sniper Elite: Resistance, the latest entry in the smash hit Sniper Elite franchise. The Mud and Thunder Mission, Weapons and Skin Pack extends the game’s story by adding a new mission, as well as additional weapons and a weapon skin.

All Sniper Elite: Resistance players can also download the additional Wrath of the Resistance Weapon & Skins Pack for free from today.

A new trailer showcasing the new content is available HERE.

Mud and Thunder Mission, Weapons and Skin Pack $15.99/€15.79/£13.49

A new mission awaits you in this Mud and Thunder pack. A Resistance contact has gone missing following reports that Axis forces have invaded the region. It is now down to you to locate and save the contact to uncover their valuable intel.

Also included in this pack are the MAS 36, a reliable bolt action rifle which was designed to replace the French Berthier and Lebel rifles, and the Auto-5 shotgun, which was the first mass-produced semi-automatic shotgun on the market. The Auto-5’s mechanism provides a faster rate of fire compared to manually operated shotguns.

Finally, you will also receive the Golden Hex Weapon Skin, which will give your firearms an opulent golden finish.

The Mud and Thunder Pack includes:

The Wrath of the Resistance Weapon and Skins Pack (Free)

The Wrath of the Resistance Weapon and Skins Pack is free to all players. It includes the fully automatic Mod.712 pistol which has an incredible rate of fire, but also makes it hard to control. Also included are the Marie Chevalier character skin and the Lady of Liberty Skin for Marie. A respected and accomplished member of the Resistance, Marie is tactically skilled in the art of stealth and willing to do whatever it takes to liberate her country from tyranny.

Finally, players will also receive the Brushstroke Camo Skin for their weapons. One of the earliest camouflage designs formulated by the British Ministry of Defence as an effective camouflage for British Army Paratroopers, the design is created with wide swathes of colour applied with a large brush.

The pack includes:

The latest Sniper Elite: Resistance update will also add three additional maps to the multiplayer roster: Siege (Survival), Trident Beachhead (No Cross) and Alpine (Survival).

The Windows edition is available on the Epic Games Store and Steam. For the latest news and updates, please visit sniper.com.