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Paladins

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Hero Shooter

Paladins

Free objective-based hero shooter with decks and big personality.

Free to playPEGI 12

Players

1–5 players

Session

~30 min

Platforms

PC · PS5 · Xbox · Switch

Mood

competitive, casual

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Why it's a game-night pick

Got 1–5 players? Paladins lands a competitive / casual mood and plays in flexible sessions you can pick up and drop anytime on PC · PS5 · Xbox · Switch. It's free to play, so the whole group can jump in without anyone buying in. It's tagged Hero Shooter, in the same lane as Marvel Rivals, Overwatch 2, Elden Ring. Tell GGWhatNext who's online, what you're playing on and how long you've got, and we'll rank Paladins against everything else for your exact group — with the reasoning behind every pick.

Paladins — game-night FAQ

How many players is Paladins?

Paladins supports 1 to 5 players, so it scales to a group game night.

What platforms can you play Paladins on?

Paladins is available on PC · PS5 · Xbox · Switch.

Is Paladins free to play?

Yes — Paladins is free to play, so nobody in the group has to buy in.

How long is a session of Paladins?

Paladins is flexible — play a quick round or a long session, whatever your group has time for.

Is Paladins good for game night?

Paladins suits a competitive / casual mood for 1–5 players. Run GGWhatNext to see exactly where it ranks for your group's size, platforms and time.

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