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Weapon Adjustments Skill Allocation Weapon Performance Meta Changes Hero Balancing Multiplayer Limitations Character Classes Character Design Halfpipe Shots Cheating Issues Time to Kill Preferences Patch Notes Progression Wipes Progression Systems Combat Lethality Endgame Content Matchmaking Quality Assurance Mitigation Tools

Funcom Pivots Dune: Awakening to PvE First, Disables Hagga Basin PvP on Official Servers

Player data showing most users avoid PvP drives a redesign that leaves combat optional for endgame rewards.

Pillars of Eternity’s Turn-Based Mode Enters PC Public Beta Nov. 5

ARC Raiders Drops Mandatory Wipes in Favor of Opt-In Expedition Resets