The challenges system is seeing quite a few adjustments, with less reliance on mode-specific challenges and more assists being counted.
As NATO ventures to recapture a base from the Pax Armata, chaos erupts. A full gameplay reveal is set for February 12th.
Electronic Arts reported $3 billion in preliminary sales, with the shooter contributing to the majority of net bookings.
Zooming in at sales figures for just December, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 took the crown, with Battlefield 6 instead being ranked at third.
The developers have also confirmed that one of the new maps, dubbed Contaminated, will feature new, unique gameplay mechanics.
The extraction shooter beat out the likes of Counter-Strike 2, Battlefield 6, Helldivers 2, and more to command player attention.
Going live on January 20th, the patch also improves the UI and HUD while ensuring that melee attacks no longer interrupt sprinting.
It's also extending Season 1 past January 20th and offering the new Frostfire Bonus Path with fresh Weapon Packages and other rewards.
The long-awaited mainline title exploded onto the scene last year but has seemingly petered out after a series of issues.
CEO Patrick Söderlund spoke about not wanting to grow the team too quickly, and instead focusing on building development pipelines.
"When we spoke about whether we should move the game, the first dialogue we had was obviously centred around GTA," said CEO Patrick Söderlund.
Despite an explosive debut, complaints around netcode, hit registration, monetization, and more have soured fans on the shooter.
Xbox had a surprisingly strong 2025. Between its first-party releases and reliable third-party support, gamers had a lot to enjoy.
As revealed by concurrent player numbers on Steam, ARC Raiders has retained about 90% of its players, while Battlefield 6 has retained 16%.
The extraction shooter was followed by the Steam Deck, along with other games like Battlefield 6 and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
2025 was a great year for shooters, putting us behind the barrels of powerful weapons as we took down a wide range of foes with efficiency and style. But which of these games has truly stayed with us ...
From awe-inspiring vistas and surreal scenarios to superb performance and technical wizardry - these titles excelled above all else.
If you're looking for your next big PC title, we've lined up some of this year's best ones for you to check out. Each one of them's a winner, and definitely worth a shot.
The sticker in question has a soldier aiming down the scope of a rifle that happens to have two barrels and strange proportions.
NBA 2K26, Monster Hunter Wilds, Borderlands 4 and Madden NFL 26 occupied the remaining top five slots according to Circana.
