WillyB Field Reports

When Is the GTA 6 Extended Look on Netflix?

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Thursday 27 August 2026. Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look premieres on Netflix at 3pm ET (8pm BST), then hits Rockstar's YouTube channel and the official GTA 6 site six hours later at 9pm ET (2am BST on the 28th). It is not Trailer 3. Here is how to watch it, what is actually confirmed, and what is still guesswork.

Is STALKER 2 Cost of Hope Worth It?

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Yes, if you already like the Zone. Cost of Hope is the paid story expansion that landed with free Update 2.0 on 20 August. I treated it as free roam, not a campaign recap, and the new ground is denser, meaner, and properly alive. Buy it for Iron Forest and the plant. Skip it if you only wanted the free patch.

The Only Weapon You Need in STALKER 2 Free Roam

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Yes. In STALKER 2 free roam the only weapon I actually need is the Rhino. It is a six-shot 9x39 revolver that hits like a hunting rifle and reloads like a bad idea. Here is why I run it, where to get one, and the one caveat that will get you killed if you ignore it.

Is Ghost Recon Wildlands Last Rites Worth Playing?

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Yes, if you already like Wildlands or you want a free excuse to go back to Bolivia. Last Rites is a free 25th anniversary mission update, not a new game and not paid DLC. I finished it. Here is what you actually get, and whether it is worth the evening.

Is Ghost Recon Breakpoint Worth It With Mods in 2026?

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Yes, on PC, if you let the community finish the game Ubisoft shipped. Vanilla Breakpoint is playable. Modded Breakpoint, the Spartan Protocol stack I run, is a different shooter. The split, what you need, and who should stay on console vanilla.

Best Days Gone Mods 2026: My Free Roam Survival Stack

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Vanilla Days Gone is fun and can be dangerous. This stack turns Free Roam into a fear-inducing human and zombie survival game: bigger hordes, denser humans, smarter freakers, then the cascade where a firefight pulls another horde. Here is every mod I run, why it is there, and what is optional.

The Best Way to Play Gray Zone Warfare (Solo PvE)

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The best way to play Gray Zone Warfare is solo PvE extraction: one gun, almost no kit, missions, loot, extract alive. Not a stacked raid. Not a squad. Here is the loop I actually run, why it works, and the catch when other players get there first.

Gray Zone Warfare Update 0.5: Hideout, Crafting and What Comes Next

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The next major Gray Zone Warfare update, 0.5, adds two things solo players have wanted for ages: a hideout base of your own and a proper crafting system. MADFINGER has confirmed both, framed crafting as income pipelines rather than survival busywork, and there is no release date yet. Here is exactly what is coming, what is already in from the 0.4 cycle, and whether it fixes the late-game grind.

Ground Branch 1.0: What's New, and Is It Actually Worth It?

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Ground Branch is out. After eight years in early access, the hardcore tactical shooter hit 1.0 on 16 July 2026 with a returning campaign, a real AI overhaul and a new Extraction mode. But is two missions and a couple of reworked maps really a 1.0? Here is what actually landed, both sides of the reception, and my honest verdict now I have played it.

Best Sandbox Games to Play in 2026 (Solo Chaos)

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Sandbox games are not quite the same as open-world games. A sandbox hands you a box of toys and systems and gets out of the way, and that is exactly the itch these scratch. Here are the best sandbox games to play solo in 2026, all played on the channel, from pure explosive chaos to the hacking playground.

Can You Play Delta Force Solo? Yes, Campaign and Extraction

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Yes, you can play Delta Force solo, but it depends heavily on the mode. The free Black Hawk Down campaign has a proper solo mode built for one player, while the Operations extraction mode lets you queue alone but still drops you against full squads. Here is exactly how solo works in each part of the game.

Can You Play Ghost Recon Breakpoint Solo?

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Yes. Ghost Recon Breakpoint is a full solo game: campaign, open world, AI teammates, no required squad. Here is how solo actually works, which settings make it good, and why I have hundreds of hours on Auroa without a human fireteam.

Is Escape from Tarkov Worth It in 2026? A Solo Verdict

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Escape from Tarkov is still the deepest, most punishing extraction shooter there is, and in 2026 it is finally on Steam with a real story campaign. But the base game is PvP only, PvE costs extra, and it is brutal on a solo player. Here is my honest worth-it verdict for the PvE crowd.

Is Road to Vostok Worth It in 2026? The Solo Extraction Dream

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Road to Vostok is the single-player, offline, no-PvP extraction shooter that solo players have been begging for, built almost entirely by one Finnish developer. It hit Early Access in April 2026 to a Very Positive reception. Here is the honest verdict, who it is for, and the early-access catch to weigh first.

Does GTA 6 Have Multiplayer at Launch? What Rockstar Has Confirmed

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Short version: no. Rockstar has called GTA 6 a single-player experience, and there is no word on GTA Online arriving on day one. GTA 5 launched the same way and its online mode followed about two weeks later, so history says multiplayer comes after, not with, the 19 November 2026 launch. Here is exactly what is confirmed, what is not, and what it means if online is the reason you are buying.

Best Games Like Red Dead Redemption 2: What to Play After Arthur's Story

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Nothing is exactly like Red Dead Redemption 2, but five games get genuinely close to different parts of it: Days Gone for the open road, Ghost Recon Wildlands for the living wilderness, Cyberpunk 2077 for the story, Mad Max for the lonely brooding, GTA 5 for the Rockstar sandbox. Honestly ranked, all played on the channel.

Ghost Recon Wildlands Definitive Edition: PS5 Upgrade and New Content Leaked

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

A Ghost Recon Wildlands Definitive Edition has leaked via Steam and PlayStation Store listings, with two brand new content packs dated August 2026 and a native PS5 version on the way. Nothing is announced yet, but the listings are real. Here is what is actually in the leak, what is still guesswork, and why Ubisoft is suddenly dusting off a nine year old game.

Is There a New Ghost Recon Game Coming in 2026?

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Ubisoft has officially confirmed a new Ghost Recon is coming, and the leaks are the most interesting part: a grounded, mil-sim, Ready or Not style tactical shooter on Unreal Engine 5. Here is what is confirmed, what is only rumour, and why a Breakpoint fan should care.

Can You Play Watch Dogs 2 Co-op?

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Yes. Watch Dogs 2 has online co-op in San Francisco, plus later four-player free roam. The main story is still a single-player game. Here is what co-op actually is, what it is not, and why I still play this one alone.

Is Watch Dogs Worth It in 2026?

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Short answer: yes, with eyes open. The original Watch Dogs is the grittiest, most serious game in the trilogy, its Chicago still feels lived-in, and the hacking sandbox holds up. The story is flat and Aiden is dull. Here is who should actually buy it.

Can You Play Far Cry 5 Co-op? Yes, With One Catch

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Yes. Far Cry 5 has two-player online co-op across almost the whole campaign, and it is a riot. But only the host makes story progress. The guest keeps money, XP and weapons, and loses every mission and outpost. Here is exactly how it works and how to play it so nobody wastes an evening.

I Played Incursion Red River Like Gray Zone Warfare

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

I love both games, so I stopped comparing menus and played Incursion Red River like it was Gray Zone Warfare: Quarry, two missions, a shopping list, and I refused to extract. The AI hunted me. That is the difference the vs page cannot show you.

Is Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Worth It? An Honest Verdict

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced lands 9 July 2026, a full remake in Ubisoft's latest Anvil engine. It is genuinely brilliant and it pulled me back to a series I had walked away from. Here is everything new, and the honest case for and against buying it at full price.

Delta Force Season Break: Release Date, Tide Prison Map and Everything New

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Delta Force's new season, Break, lands on 9 July on PC and mobile, with console versions following on 19 August. It adds two maps including the Tide Prison extraction map, a new operator called Tempest, and swimming and diving for the first time in the series. Here is everything in Break, split by mode, and what it means if you play solo.

Arc Raiders Update 1.36: THE FINALS Crossover, New Solo Matchmaking and Expedition 4

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Arc Raiders update 1.36 is live today, and the headline is not the crossover cosmetics. It is matchmaking: solo, duo and trio are now tracked separately, so playing alone no longer drags you into the squad pool. Here is everything in 1.36, the THE FINALS crossover dates, Expedition 4, and the honest state of the game right now.

Is Midnight Sapphire the Best Loot in Gray Zone Warfare?

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Midnight Sapphire is one of the richest corners of Lamang, and it will humble you for thinking so. I walked in with a fresh M1A, died at the golf club, clawed the kit back, and dropped Yen for his M700. Here is what the place actually is, and whether the loot is worth the walk.

Best Open World Games to Play in 2026 (While You Wait for GTA 6)

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The best open world games to play in 2026, ranked and honest. Big sandboxes worth your time right now, all played solo on the channel, and the perfect way to fill the wait until GTA 6 lands on 19 November. From Red Dead to Watch Dogs 2, here is where to start.

Is Watch Dogs 2 Worth It in 2026? The Free Roam Verdict

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Yes, Watch Dogs 2 is absolutely worth it in 2026, and it is dirt cheap. It is one of the most fun and most underrated open-world sandboxes going: a bright, playful San Francisco, hacking that turns the whole city into a toy, and zero forced grind. Here is the honest verdict, who it is for, and how it holds up.

When Is the Next Arc Raiders Update? The October Major Update Explained

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The next major Arc Raiders update, Frozen Trail, lands on 8 October 2026. Embark says it is the biggest since launch. Monthly updates are gone: two big drops a year. Here is the date, what they have promised, and what to do in the meantime.

Why Watch Dogs 2 Is Having a Massive Resurgence in 2026 (and Why I Love It)

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Watch Dogs 2 just hit its highest player count in nearly ten years, driven by a 95 percent-off sale and a GTA 6-shaped hole in everyone's schedule. This game was huge on my channel, so here is the full story: the resurgence, why it is happening, why WD2 holds up, and the discourse around it.

Incursion Red River vs Gray Zone Warfare: the two best PvE extraction shooters compared

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Incursion Red River vs Gray Zone Warfare in 2026, compared in full. One is a gorgeous big-budget mil-sim that is now officially PvE-first, the other a pure no-PvP PvE machine built for solo players. Here is the verdict, a full comparison table, pricing, and which one you should actually play, or whether to own both.

Delta Force x Rainbow Six Siege Crossover: Skins, Free Rewards and Release Date

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Delta Force is crossing over with Rainbow Six Siege on 10 July as part of Season 10. You get Siege operator skins, the iconic Black Ice weapon camos, and a pilotable R6 drone, and a chunk of it is free. Here is everything in the collab and exactly how to unlock the free rewards.

Gray Zone Warfare is Officially PvE-First Now: What That Actually Means

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

MADFINGER has officially repositioned Gray Zone Warfare as a PvE-first tactical shooter, putting the solo and co-op experience front and centre and keeping PvP as the secondary layer. Here is what the rebrand actually means, what changes for you, and why it matters for the whole genre.

Arena Breakout Infinite Season 6 White Nights: a new PvE mode and the ABI 2.0 era

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Arena Breakout Infinite drops Season 6, White Nights, on 30 June, and it is a big one: a brand new PvE mode, new weather, a Mastery system and the start of what the devs are calling ABI 2.0. Here is everything coming and why the PvE addition matters most for solo players.

The Best Extraction Shooters on PS5 and Xbox in 2026

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Most of the big extraction shooters are still PC-only, but the console list is finally growing. Here are the best extraction shooters you can actually play on PS5 and Xbox in 2026, plus the big ones still stuck on PC and the one worth waiting for.

Delta Force's new season goes nuclear: operator, maps and a Terminator boss

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Delta Force drops its biggest season of the year on 30 June: a cryo-specialist operator, a radioactive extraction map, a chaos arena, two new guns and a Terminator-style boss enemy hunting you in Hazard Operations. Here is everything coming, split by mode, and what it means if you play solo.

Gray Zone Warfare 0.4.5 is here: squad task sharing, a PvP overhaul and 1.5 million sold

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The full Gray Zone Warfare 0.4.5.0 patch notes are live. Squad task sharing finally lands, Warfare mode gets a real PvP rework, DLSS 4.5 arrives, and MADFINGER announced the game has passed 1.5 million copies. Here is what actually changed and what matters if you play solo or PvE.

Helldivers 2 loadout guide: how to build for solo and duo after Update 6.3

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Helldivers 2 is balanced around a four-player squad, so dropping solo or as a duo changes everything about what you carry. Here is how to build a loadout that survives without a full team, the stratagem roles that actually matter, and how Update 6.3 shifted the maths.

Is Arena Breakout Infinite Worth It in 2026? A Free-to-Play Extraction Verdict

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Arena Breakout Infinite is a free, gorgeous, hardcore Tarkov-like, and with a permanent PvE mode now arriving it is more tempting than ever. Is it worth your time in 2026? Here is the honest verdict, the catches, and who it is actually for.

Can You Play STALKER 2 Co-op or Multiplayer? (2026)

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Can you play STALKER 2 with a friend? The honest answer: no, STALKER 2 is single-player only. There is no official co-op or multiplayer, and here is the full picture, including what the community is doing and whether co-op might ever come.