Recent News, 2026

GameMaker unlocks access to its acclaimed game development engine for more developers 

GameMaker is making its next-generation runtime, GMRT, free for commercial use while offering developers more possibilities to modify and adapt the technology to their specific needs. OSLO, Norway, 23 October 2026: GameMaker, the game development engine used to create award-winning indie hits including Spelunky, DELTARUNE, and UFO 50, today announced that its next-generation runtime, GMRT, […]

Opera Air. Less, on Purpose.

Meet Opera’s new minimalist browser Oslo, Norway – 15 October 2026 – Opera (NASDAQ: OPRA) has never been shy about adding features to its browsers. With Opera Air, however, the challenge is a different one: knowing when less is enough. Opera Air is minimalist by design. It is built to help people focus on what […]

Basic digital hygiene shouldn’t be complicated: Opera’s free, built-in VPN now protects your browsing automatically on public Wi-Fi

As near-80% of internet users worldwide have no VPN protection on public networks, Opera reaffirms its commitment to free, zero-friction browser privacy. OSLO, Norway, 24 September 2026: Opera (NASDAQ: OPRA) has pioneered the native browser VPN category for ten years. Making basic online privacy accessible to everyone is a core belief at Opera. This means […]

Opera GX Suits Up Overwatch®’s Heroes With World Cup Battle Pass Through Blizzard Entertainment® Collaboration

The Bundle Gives Overwatch Players Access to a Custom Esports Hub, New Mods, and 21 Rewards Redeemable Only Through Opera GX  Oslo, Norway – 20 August 2026 – Opera GX, the gaming browser from Opera (NASDAQ: OPRA), is teaming up with Blizzard on an array of exclusive Overwatch Esports rewards that let players customize how […]

Opera’s mobile growth accelerates 48% across the UK and the US as more users seek Android and iOS browser alternatives 

Oslo, Norway – July 14, 2026 – Opera [NASDAQ: OPRA], the global browser and AI agent company, today announced that combined monthly active users (MAUs) of its Android and iOS browsers during the second quarter grew 66% in the UK and 40% in the US, year over year. The growth signals Opera’s increasing popularity in […]

Opera launches Paste Protect, the first native defense against clipboard-based attacks in a browser

Opera’s latest built-in feature automatically protects the user’s clipboard from hijacking attempts. OSLO, Norway, 2 July 2026: Opera (NASDAQ: OPRA), a leading global browser and AI agent company, has launched Paste Protect, an all-around clipboard protection solution to head off clipboard-based attacks such as hijacking and pastejacking.  With Paste Protect, Opera becomes the first major […]

MiniPay launches Visa debit card to connect stablecoin users in emerging markets to global spending

The digital Visa debit card connects MiniPay’s millions of wallets to merchants in 46 countries, built on Gnosis Pay’s infrastructure with no crypto knowledge required at the point of sale. Oslo, Norway – 23 June 2026 – MiniPay, Opera’s self-custodial stablecoin wallet built on the Celo blockchain, today launched the MiniPay Card in collaboration with […]