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Concord took years to develop and, according to press reports, cost hundreds of millions of dollars. The shooter’s servers shut down just 14 days after launch, and its peak concurrent player count on Steam was only 697. Sony announced refunds for buyers, then closed Firewalk, the studio behind the game, which employed around 170 people. Concord is the most striking example, but far from the only one: expensive live-service games are increasingly shutting down just weeks or months after launch. We look at the cost of these failures, why publishers keep investing in the model, and what sometimes forces them to reconsider their plans.

The best FPS games range from story-driven campaigns and genre classics to tactical and co-op shooters — here are 67 first-person shooters worth playing on PC, PS5, Xbox and Switch. The best first-person shooters on PC and consoles deliver a sense of adrenaline, precision, and control, where every well-placed shot can decide the outcome of a fight. For this list, we have gathered the truly best FPS games — titles with compelling stories, cinematic action, deep co-op gameplay, and competitive multiplayer. Here you will find classic shooters, current online games, the best shooters for low-end PCs, and modern hits that every fan of gunplay should try.

At the same time, we are not chasing arbitrary numbers or filling out empty lists with a hundred entries: every game in this ranking of first-person shooters was selected for its specific mechanics, atmosphere, and player reception. Some people value story-driven shooters with memorable characters and a well-developed world; others prefer realistic military simulators, tactical online shooters, or fast-paced arena action. The list includes both the best first-person shooters on PC and recent shooters from 2024–2026 that are only beginning to build their audience. Throughout the article, we will also highlight games for low-end computers, co-op games, free online shooters, and unconventional indie action games, helping you quickly find the format that suits both your hardware and your mood.

Looking for games like PUBG on Android and iOS? Here are 20 mobile battle royales that are actually alive in 2026 — PUBG clones, lightweight picks for low-end phones, and extraction shooters. All free to play.

The best battle royale games in 2026 are still led by PUBG, Fortnite, Apex Legends and Warzone — here are 20 picks for PC, console and mobile, from the giants to fresh and casual takes. A shrinking circle keeps closing in, loot is scattered across the map, and there's almost no room for error. The genre has been through an explosive boom and a quiet slump, but it never went away: veterans like PUBG and Fortnite keep evolving, big newcomers keep landing, and mobile battle royales pull in hundreds of millions of players. We've rounded up twenty of the best battle royale games for every taste and device.

Playing on PlayStation consoles does not mean you constantly have to buy new releases at full price. PS4 and PS5 offer plenty of free games, ranging from major online shooters and RPGs to sports titles and cooperative adventures. Some have been receiving updates for years and now offer as much content as many paid releases. This article brings together the 17 best free games for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 that remain relevant in 2026. Yes, they may offer paid cosmetic items, battle passes, and other optional purchases, but you can start playing without spending any money.

The first half of 2026 has already dropped a stack of strong releases, and with GTA 6 still to come, there's plenty to keep you busy in the meantime. This is our running list of the best games to play right now across PC, PS5, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch 2 — some brand-new, others a few years old but still at the top of their genre thanks to regular updates. We've split everything by genre, so jump to whatever you're in the mood for. One thing to set straight up front: this is a "what to play now" list, not a "came out this year" one. A few entries are older, but they keep pulling players back with new seasons, expansions and patches.

50+ of the best free PC games to play in 2026 — from big online hits to small indie projects and browser games that launch in a couple of clicks. This list focuses only on free-to-play PC games people actually play right now: with stable player counts, fair monetization, and fresh updates, not dead servers and temporary giveaways. Inside you’ll find shooters, MMOs, strategy games, RPGs, survival sandboxes, co-op titles, and browser hits, so there’s something here both for competitive PvP fans and for anyone who just wants a relaxed evening at the PC.

Late December is the best time for online gaming: developers traditionally create the most generous and packed events of the year for the holidays. Holiday events aren't just cosmetics and decorations, but full-fledged modes, quests, accelerated farming, and rare rewards that may not return for years afterward. We've compiled the most interesting and genuinely worthwhile holiday events in popular games that are live right now — so you know where it's worth spending your time and where the celebration was limited to a token giveaway of hats.

On December 21, 2025, a car accident in Los Angeles claimed the life of Vince Zampella. He worked on games for EA Games and Activision, with his last project, the acclaimed Battlefield 6, released this year. In this article, we highlight the highlights of his thirty-year career in the industry.

Some particularly successful virtual entertainment titles leave a lasting impression not only on gamers but also on developers. When an excellent game pushes an entire genre forward, it sometimes sets trends for the industry, inspires studios, and becomes a model for imitation. This article will focus on such projects — those that have influenced many modern games.

Yesterday, EA revealed the first gameplay footage of the upcoming Battlefield. "Revealed" might be a bit of an overstatement, considering we got less than 10 seconds of chaotically spliced scenes. While there's not much to analyze yet, the debut of the new Battlefield is a perfect opportunity to compile the key features fans have been longing for over the years.

In this list, we've rounded up the best games like Call of Duty — military first-person shooters set during World War II, in the modern era, and in the future. Naturally, genre heavyweights such as Battlefield 6, Delta Force, and Halo take center stage, but we've also included several smaller yet equally impressive titles, including some that are completely free to play.