The past week was a carnival for gamers. Across online showcases like State of Play, Summer Game Fest Live, Xbox Games Showcase, and Nintendo Direct, plenty of exciting game announcements arrived. Yet one thing left many players confused or even disappointed: no new trailer for GTA 6 appeared at any of these events. Even so, looking at the release schedule for this year, no studio dared to challenge GTA 6. Most titles are clustered between September and October, leaving November through December nearly a vacuum. Why was GTA 6 absent? Its absence from Summer Game Fest was certainly a major letdown. Many fans expected at least the third trailer to drop at State of Play, especially since the game is believed to be a PlayStation exclusive for one year. But nothing happened. A fairly simple explanation for GTA 6 skipping the event is that it simply does not need a platform like Summer Game Fest to capture players' attention. The studio clearly has no intention of stealing the spotlight from other games, which is good news for other publishers as well. Moreover, the developers behind GTA 6 almost never attend major gaming showcases to promote their work. The last time they participated in such an event was when they announced the port of GTA 5 to the then-new generation of consoles (PlayStation 4). When re-releasing GTA 5 for PlayStation 5, the game did appear at an event, but fans were hoping for news about the next title, only to see GTA 5 logo again, which triggered considerable disappointment. Therefore, players should not expect to see any GTA 6 news at large gaming showcases. The studio prefers to control its own marketing rhythm. The third trailer for GTA 6 is likely to drop at some point within the next month or two, because the full-scale marketing campaign will not begin until summer, which officially starts on June 21. Gamers will not have to wait too long. September is packed with games Although the official PlayStation team has a marketing agreement with GTA 6, which benefits PlayStation's long-term prospects, all game studios are terrified of November window. Almost everyone is actively avoiding that period, while September is seen as the safest month. Hence you see many blockbusters crammed into September: September 3, 2026: Blood of the Dawn Walker September 15, 2026: Marvel‘s Wolverine (PS5 exclusive) September 17, 2026: Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 September 17, 2026: The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 2nd September 17, 2026: Fire Emblem: Countless Threads (Switch 2 exclusive) September 22, 2026: Dune: Awakening (PS5/XSX|S) September 24, 2026: Silent Hill: Townfall September 24, 2026: Control: Resonance September 25, 2026: Onimusha: Way of the Sword Fewer great games in October The number of titles scheduled for October has been somewhat affected. Even so, there are still some promising releases to look forward to: October 1, 2026: Xenoblade Chronicles 2 (Switch 2 edition) October 9, 2026: Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen DLC October 22, 2026: Final Fantasy RESONANCE October 23, 2026: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 October 29, 2026: Phantom Blade Zero Even for October, these studios feel the pressure. For example, Phantom Blade Zero will launch just over ten days before GTA 6, which is very unfavorable for its promotion. Games delayed to 2027 Fable, already postponed from 2025 to 2026, has now been pushed back again to February 2027. The development team clearly stated that this is to avoid GTA 6's impact. Also rescheduled to February 2027 is Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis. Furthermore, Songs of the Past expansion for The Witcher 3 was originally planned for this year but has also been delayed to 2027. While this may be due to development and polishing, it is undeniable that for equally great works, avoiding each other can lead to better results. No one wants to be near GTA 6 Why are developers so afraid to release their games close to Grand Theft Auto 6? There are two main reasons. Limited time and attention from players An average player has only a limited budget and energy for acquiring and playing games over a given period. If a game launches at the same time or near GTA 6, many players will choose to focus on GTA 6 first. Even players who are not particularly interested in GTA 6 know that this title will completely dominate online discussions. Overwhelming marketing dominance The influence of GTA 6 extends beyond players and seeps into content creators and media. When the game releases, the vast majority of streamers, video makers, and gaming websites will shift all their attention to GTA 6. This means other titles launching in the same window will struggle to gain any exposure. Creators who might have made videos for those games will almost certainly prioritize GTA 6 content instead. Rather than being overshadowed by GTA 6 and fading into silence, developers prefer to schedule their games for September or October, squeezing together with many other titles. In their view, competing for attention among several ordinary games is far wiser than facing a phenomenon like GTA 6 head-on. Although GTA 6 looms like a thundercloud over November, the anticipation from players is real. It is rare to encounter a year with such an explosion of great games. Enjoy them. Countless players have already taken time off work to prepare for GTA 6's release on November 19th. IGGM GTA 6 store can provide money and resources you need for your Vice City crime adventure, if you want the best online experience with your friends.

In ARC Raiders Week 7 Trials (June 8-14), players will face five challenges of varying difficulty. These Trials don't require top-tier skills or extreme scores, but test your understanding of map mechanics and enemy spawn patterns. This ARC Raiders Trials cover five mission types: Damage Snitches, Deal as much damage as possible using a Heavy Fuze Grenade, Open ARC Probes, Damage Bastions, and Damage ground-based ARC enemies on Stella Montis. The three-star requirements vary significantly across missions, but most challenges can be improved by choosing the right map, prioritizing targets, and understanding enemy spawn patterns. The following will break down the specific completion methods for each mission type. Damage Snitches Compared to other kill-based missions, Snitches rely more on map vision and spawn point knowledge than on firepower intensity. Quantity Requirements and Point Distribution Destroying a Snitche earns approximately 300 points. To reach 3,000 points required for three stars, you need to destroy around ten. While collecting ten Snitches in a single ARC Raiders match isn't consistent, utilizing high vantage points can significantly improve efficiency. The top of Buried City Town Hall offers almost full map visibility, allowing you to observe multiple Snitches spawn points simultaneously. Dam Battlegrounds and Spaceport also have similar high vantage points. Key Practical Tips Snitches move quickly but don't attack proactively. It's recommended to use high-accuracy weapons to eliminate them at mid-range, avoiding entering the detection range of other ARC enemies. If you notice another player attacking a Snitche, don't give up entirely; participating in the final hit will still earn you full points. Deal as much damage as possible using a Heavy Fuze Grenade This is one of the fastest challenges to complete this week; usually, a single grenade is enough to finish the mission if you find the right target. Ideal Goal and Score Threshold Deal damage to Bombardier with Heavy Fuze Grenade. A single correct throw will earn you over 3,800 points, instantly achieving three stars. This mission is the fastest to complete among all Trials in ARC Raiders Week 7, provided you find a Bombardier. Bombardiers usually appear in open areas and do not actively move away from projectiles. How to Improve Efficiency A single Bombardier is usually enough to achieve three stars. To increase your margin for error, try gathering multiple ARC enemies together. First, throw a Lure grenade to attract Bombardier, Leaper, or Shredder together, then throw Heavy Fuze Grenade. Each additional enemy hit will add approximately 300 to 400 points. However, be aware that Heavy Fuze Grenade has a short explosion delay; retreat immediately after throwing to avoid self-inflicted damage. Open ARC Probes Unlike combat-based Trials, this mission tests map traversal efficiency and the utilization of special weather mechanics. Scoring Mechanism and Optimal Maps Each ARC Probe searched earns 667 points, requiring only five for three stars. Dam Battlegrounds map during Electromagnetic Storm has the highest ARC Probe density, often featuring more than eight in a single match. Gameplay After you enter an Electromagnetic Storm match in ARC Raiders, prioritize finding ARC Probes marked with blue beams on the map. Each ARC Probe has a search time of approximately three seconds, during which movement is impossible; it's recommended to clear nearby smaller enemies first. Spaceport map is also a good choice, but ARC Probes are more scattered. If other missions have already been completed, you can dedicate the remaining time to collecting five, usually taking only three to four minutes. Even if an ARC Probe has already been activated by another player, you will still receive full points as long as you interact with it once. In other words, rushing to be the first opener is unnecessary - you can calmly collect them after the storm clears. If you're still short on consumables or key gear for faster Probe collection, free ARC Raiders giveaways on IGGM Discord can help you stock up without wasting time in-game. Damage Bastions Although Bastions give the highest points, their spawns are rare, making them a frequent point of contention among players. Score Requirements and Spawn Areas Completely destroying a Bastion grants many points, so usually two are needed to reliably achieve three stars. It's recommended to prepare two for a complete kill. Bastion spawn points are typically in fixed areas within ARC Raiders. Two may spawn on Spaceport map, and there's a higher probability in Hidden Bunker and Locked Gate areas. Coping with Competition and Time Management Since Bastions are the highest-scoring targets among all ARC enemies, multiple players often contest them. If you can't monopolize a Bastion, you can use a "finishing blow" strategy: attack Bastion's core until it's low on health, then wait for another player to deliver the final blow. As long as you deal enough damage, you can still get most of the points. Another method is to use ARC Raiders Wolfpack grenades for rapid damage output, destroying Bastion before it deploys its shield. Damage Ground-Based ARC Enemies in Stella Montis This challenge covers a variety of enemy types, but the score efficiency varies greatly depending on the target. Enemy Classification and Score Efficiency Ground ARC enemies on Stella Montis in ARC Raiders are divided into three categories: Pops (20 points each), Shredders (approximately 385 points each), and Bastions (over 2,000 points). Clearly, focusing on killing Shredders is the most efficient option. Eight Shredders are enough to achieve three stars, while one hundred Pops are needed to reach the same score. Recommended Equipment and Spawn Routes Using Bettina weapon allows for quick takedowns of Shredders, whose weak point is in the abdomen. The open areas in the east and south of the map have a higher Shredder spawn rate. If you're lucky enough to encounter a Bastion spawn, prioritize dealing with it, as a single Bastion can replace the score of four Shredders. It's not recommended to waste time on Pops unless other targets have been cleared. The five trials in ARC Raiders Week 7 are of moderate difficulty overall. Prioritize completing Heavy Fuze Grenades and Open ARC Probes, then use map selection to tackle the remaining challenges. You can usually get the full three-star rewards in two runs. Avoid wasting time on low-scoring enemies and fully utilize the resource density advantage provided by Electromagnetic Storm to reliably obtain all rewards.