Developer Battlestate Games today announced that Escape from Tarkov, its realism-focused hardcore FPS/MMO hybrid, will be entering its official Closed Beta phase (CBT) in July. The Closed Beta, which will be available to all current and new pre-order owners, introduces new features, content and optimizations - a new map, weapon parts, new loot, economy rebalancing, and an insurance system. Also... more.

Bluehole announced today that PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds has generated $100 million in revenue and sold more than four million copies since its Early Access launch on March 23rd, 2017. PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds has attracted players from around the world with 24% of them based in the US, 19% in China, 6% in Germany, 6% in Russia and 4% in the U.K. The game has seen further popularity... more.

Battlestate Games, developers of the ultra-realistic military FPS/MMO game, Escape from Tarkov, today unveiled a partnership with military equipment maker, WarTech, whose gear will be featured in the game when it launches later this year. Wartech produces high quality, special purpose tactical gear. The company ensures that all its equipment meets both special-purpose and military needs through... more.

Bluehole announced today from the Microsoft press conference at E3 2017 that PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, the first standalone Battle Royale video game with more than three million units sold on Steam, will launch exclusively on Xbox One’s Game Preview Program later this year. The final game will launch in 2018 across the Xbox One family of devices, which includes Xbox One, Xbox One S, and X... more.

Seeing purple? Bluehole Inc. and PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds announced today a new line of skins exclusively available for Twitch Prime members. On June 9th, 2017, Twitch Prime members around the world can redeem in-game Twitch themed items including an exclusive t-shirt, jeans, balaclava and shoes in PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds. Kill or be killed in Twitch gear during your fight to be ... more.

Daybreak Games today announced the Elite Series, a new esports circuit focused on bringing together the top-performing players of the single-elimination, massive arena shooter H1Z1: King of the Kill. This professional circuit will host in-person gaming tournaments around the world, including in the North American, European, APAC (Asia-Pacific) and LATAM (Latin America) regions. Each event in the E... more.

Battlestate Games, developer of Escape from Tarkov, the realism-focused hardcore FPS/MMO hybrid, have released screenshots and concept artwork for the new location - The Shoreline. The Shoreline closely neighbors the Tarkov evacuation point, and is characterized by a noticeably larger map footprint than any other Tarkov locations. The Shoreline houses a partially abandoned village, modern priva... more.

PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds first Charity Invitational and livestream extravaganza to raise money to benefit Gamers Outreach, to help aid in hospitalized children’s recovery. We’re happy to report that the event raised almost $225,000! To commemorate this achievement the team put together a quick video to highlight the event. PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds – Not Just a Game. This ... more.

Bluehole announced today that PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) has sold more than two million copies on Steam. In celebration of this milestone, Bluehole has committed to matching all donations up to a total of $100,000, benefiting Gamers Outreach. This organization provides equipment, technology, and software to help kids cope with treatment inside hospitals through the power of video ga... more.

H1Z1: Fight for the Crown, the first official team-based tournament for Daybreak Games’ massive competitive shooter, H1Z1: King of the Kill, came to an action-packed finish as Obey Alliance fired the last shots to win the tournament.   The one-hour primetime special, which aired last night on The CW Network*, featured one of the single largest esports fights with 15 teams made up of... more.