MapleStory: Idle RPG adds Eternity weapon tier and Pink Beans Raid for first Anniversary
Nexon’s anniversary update introduces the Eternity weapon tier starting October 15 and a limited-time guild raid starting October 16.
PC Platform News
Steam, Epic, GOG and handheld‑PC (Steam Deck, ASUS ROG Ally, etc.) platform updates, store changes and client features.
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Acclaim and Wabisabi Games announce PC demo for HYPERyuki: Snowboard Syndicate
The demo will arrive on Steam soon, with no exact release date given.
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EA makes Battlefield 6 Season 5 free on Steam for limited time
IGN says the Dead Space crossover starts October 20, 2026, while Inven Global says it begins October 21, 2026.
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Valve introduces Achievement Sets splitting single-player and multiplayer on Steam
The update lets developers archive obsolete achievements and adds set-specific progress bars and trophies.
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Activision Blizzard confirms Modern Warfare 4 won’t launch on Game Pass
It will join Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass in the 2027 holiday season, a year after its October 2026 release
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DeNA and Pokémon Company slow Pokémon TCG Pocket set releases to six weeks
DeNA hopes the upcoming changes will reduce set fatigue and counteract the game’s declining player base.
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Agent A free on Epic mobile until Oct 22 for EU Android iOS
The free promotion runs from Oct. 15 at 8 a.m. PT to Oct. 22 at 8 a.m. PT and includes all five chapters.
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Valve introduces Steam Achievement Sets for live‑service games
The feature is available for testing in the Steam client beta as of October 2026.
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Battlefield Studios reverts Season 5 XP rate after player outcry
The studio said backend configuration changes caused the unintended XP reduction, which players testing showed capped earnings at 300 XP per minute.
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Valve adds Achievement Sets to Steam Client Beta
The feature lets developers group achievements into base game, DLC, and other collections.
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Dell launches Alienware AW3226Q 4K gaming monitor with RGB stripe tandem OLED
Dell says the Alienware AW3226Q features a 32‑inch 4K RGB Stripe Tandem OLED panel with up to 1,000 nits of peak brightness.
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ProbablyMonsters announces free Steam demo for Nekome: Nazi Hunter
The demo is part of October's Steam Next Fest, giving players their first chance to play the game.