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Battlefield 6 Beta Challenge Rewards Weapon Skin If Players Can Deal $1 Trillion Worth of Damage Over the Weekend

by Alex Co

August 12, 2025 4:15 pm in News

If you’ve played the Battlefield 6 open beta this past weekend or saw gameplay of it, chances are you’ve noticed how DICE has scaled up the destruction. Not only do walls crumble, but structures come crashing down with repeated explosives fired and more.

Publisher Electronic Arts has totaled the damage done, and according to the publisher, Battlefield 6 open beta players destroyed nearly $70 billion of in-game real estate and equipment!

Not only that, but the publisher has also announced a new challenge for players for this week’s incoming beta, and if completed, players will be rewarded a weapon skin that can be used once the game launches.

Battlefield 6 Beta Challenge Will Ask Players for Destruction Receipts

EA has announced “Destruction Receipts,” which tallies the chaos players unleash in the game. According to EA, “the more chaos players unleash on the battlefield, the bigger their receipt tally. Each receipt itemizes destruction based on real-world figures down to the dollar, providing a concrete record of every shattered wall, demolished tank, destroyed jet, and leveled building.”

Players will have a new challenge to face starting Thursday, and will last throughout the weekend of the beta. If players break enough real estate, equipment and whatnot, and it totals $1 trillion, we’ll then be rewarded with the “Community Destruction Skin” for the M/60!

If you want to participate, players will need to post a 30-second destruction gameplay clip on X (formerly Twitter) or Instagram,and use the hashtag #BF6Receipts and tagging the official Battlefield X/IG accounts. The receipts will be available at EA’s destruction portal within 24 hours.

To help with the computation of damages made, Battlefield Studios have enlisted the help of Carlos Diemer, an architecture and engineering expert with more than 55 years of experience around the world (including in Cairo and Brooklyn), that will asses and calculate the real-world cost of Battlefield 6’s in-game destruction.

Hopefully, you’ll do your part for the cause, since I know I will. I’ll be jumping on a tank the first chance I get, and just lay waste to everything I see.

Speaking of destruction, DICE explained how the destruction damage works, and it’s not as straightforward as you think.

Battlefield 6’s next open beta will kick off on Thursday, August 14, and will last until the weekend. If it manages to attract as much players as the first open beta weekend, it could potentially break more records since it already broke Call of Duty’s all-time concurrent peak player count.

Tags: Battlefield Battlefield 6

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Minecraft Preview Update 1.82/1.065 Houses Block Bug Fixes via Version 1.21.110.23

by Alex Co

3:22 pm in Title Updates and Patches

The Preview/beta branch of Minecraft just got update today, and it adds a slew of bug fixes. If you’re on console, you’ll see this appear as Minecraft Preview update 1.82/1.065, which should appear as a small download on all platforms.

Even with today’s patch, there’s still a known issue that wasnt’t resolved with today’s update.

Head on below for the complete patch notes straight from the developers.

Minecraft Preview Update 1.82/1.065.000 Brings Fixes on Aug. 12

Features and Bug Fixes

Blocks

Pick block now works on all variations of LightBlock, light_block_0 through light_block_15 (MCPE-135298)
Added “oak_planks”, “spruce_planks”, “birch_planks”, “jungle_planks”, “acacia_planks”, and “dark_oak_planks” definitions to blocks.json (MCPE-177977)
Added “mossy_stone_brick_double_slab”, “smooth_quartz_double_slab”, “normal_stone_double_slab”, “cut_sandstone_double_slab”, and “cut_red_sandstone_double_slab” definitions to blocks.json
Shelf comparator signal now works from the back of the Shelf in all orientations (MCPE-225226)
Interacting with an unpowered Shelf while in Creative Mode now replaces the Shelf item with the Player’s selected item instead of swapping them
Items on the Shelf have been repositioned to sit on the Shelf

Copper Decorations

Added Copper Torch
- A green variant of the Torch crafted from a Copper Nugget, Coal, and Stick
- Functionally identical to the Torch
Added Copper Bars
- Functions like the existing Iron Bars block
- Made from copper and oxidizes over time
Added Copper Chain
- Functions like the existing Chain block (now renamed to Iron Chain)
- Made from copper and oxidizes over time
Added Copper Lantern
- Crafted similarly to a regular Lantern but uses Copper and a Copper Torch
- The lantern itself oxidizes, changing its look as it ages
- Functionally identical to the Lantern

Copper Chests

Fixed the Copper Chests playing default sounds when walking, jumping and landing on them (MCPE-223737)

Copper Golem Statue

Fixed the pose of the statue not always updating in multiplayer and split screen
The statue is now popped when pushed by a piston like other non-full cube decorative blocks
Fixed the statue not being able to be waterlogged (MCPE-225241)

Lightning Rods

Fixed only unoxidized Lightning Rods emitting a Redstone signal when struck by lightning
All Lightning Rods now flash white when hit by lightning like in Java

Mobs

Fixed Wolf Armor only appearing visually after they take damage not when equipped (MCPE-225471)
Foxes now consider Honey Bottle to be a food item and will prioritize picking it up the same way it does other food items

Copper Golem

The Copper Golem will now only count blocks towards its maximum of searching if it could have actually made a path to it (MCPE-223837)
When leashed the Copper Golem will no longer try and transport items
Fixed not being able to leash Copper Golems to other entities
Fixed position when sitting in boats
Fixed the Copper Golem cloning its item when turning into a statue (MCPE-225251)
Fixed the Copper Golem attempting to pathfind to any block below a floating Copper Chest that is too far for it to open
Fixed the Copper Golem sometimes placing two statues when it turns into a statue (MCPE-225259)
Reduce the collision box so the Copper Golem can fit through doors properly like other mobs
Fixed the step4 sound file being called step4_ so never actually playing (MCPE-223857)

General

Improved blending around frozen river chunks (MCPE-189996)

User Interface

Using the /hud command to hide touch controls now correctly hides all touch buttons. (MCPE-184856)
Action bar messages now have a text shadow. (MCPE-186346)
The /hud command to hide the progress bar now also hides the horse and camel bars, and also the locator bar. (MCPE-184858)

Accessibility

Text to Speech support has been added to all dressing room pages

There are also several technical changes that may be worth examining too.

Tags: Minecraft Preview

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Destiny 2 Update 9.0.0.6 Now Available as Download Version 3.70/ 1.165

by Alex Co

1:39 pm in Title Updates and Patches

As expected given today’s downtime, Bungie has released a new Destiny 2 update today, and this is for developer version 9.0.0.06. This brings a long list of bug fixes, gameplay adjustments and more, which affect combat, technical aspects and more.

A significant number of changes have been applied to the Crucible, armor, weapons and more. Most of the changes made are due to community feedback, so if you have an issue that hasnt’ been resolved, there’s a chance it’s fixed in this title update.

For the complete list of changes, head below for the patch notes for what console gamers should see as Destiny 2 update 3.70/1.165.

Destiny 2’s Update for Aug. 12 Applies Long List of Fixes via Patch 3.70/1.165

Activities

The Portal

Portal training tiers are now disabled for players upon reaching Power 200.
- Modifier reloading in Solo and Fireteam Ops is now possible after reaching Power 200 even if the training tiers were never completed.
Fixed an issue where the reward multipliers in the reward forecast and in the activity complete post-game carnage report were not correct (in different directions) when under Fireteam Power, unless a loadout changes mid-activity.
Fixed an issue where players could not reconnect in Grandmaster Portal activities if they were disconnected.
Fixed an issue where players at exactly 450 Power who received grade A scores would receive no scored rewards.

Crucible

Trials

Fixed an issue where the Trials by Firing Squad seasonal challenge was not rewarding Trials gear when claimed.
Fixed an issue where Lighthouse chest rewards were sometimes giving lower gear tier than expected.
Fixed an issue where Trials gilding Triumphs were not counting medal progress.
Fixed an issue where the efficiency display was displaying incorrect stats on the scoreboard for Trials.
Fixed an issue where special ammo was being refreshed each round in Trials.

Crucible Ops

Fixed an issue where bonus focus rewards would sometimes not drop.
Fixed an issue where the featured reward would sometimes not drop.
Updated competitive weapon drop chance to now trigger on activity completion instead of victory.
Updated additional reward chance to now be earned by all players, instead of only one player on each team.
Increased the gear tier earned by B+ grade at reward ranks bronze and silver.
C+ and B-grade thresholds have been lowered for reward rank copper and bronze.
- This improves the chances that players will receive a bonus drop and bonus focus drop.

Vanguard

Fixed an issue where the daily Nightfall playlist activity would sometimes not be available.

Raid and Dungeon

Reduced incoming Strand grenade damage on Atheon in Vault of Glass.
Fixed an issue where some players could not access specific dungeons after picking up their associated quests.
Fixed an issue where the Decoherence Imminent debuff in The Desert Perpetual would sometimes disappear.

UI/UX

We’ve restored the Director’s vibrancy to its pre-9.0.0 visuals, with additional minor aesthetic enhancements to complement post-The Final Shape layout changes.

Gameplay and Investment

Exotic Armor

Titan

Wishful Ignorance

Reduced maximum damage bonus in PvE activities from 200% to 120%.

Warlock

Verity’s Brow and Spirit of Verity

Updated to give Strand’s grapple melee an additive damage increase instead of a multiplicative one.
Increased the maximum grapple melee damage bonus from 100% to 170%.

Armor Mods

Fixed an issue where some ammo generation chest mods were not working in the Crucible.
Fixed an issue where tuning mods were not properly saved to loadouts.

Weapons

Bows

Fixed an issue where Fortunate Star had the wrong intrinsic perk of Precision when it was intended to have the Lightweight intrinsic.
- This Bow was built to be a lightweight with those animations, visuals, and stat/perk combos.
- Players should see this update on their previously acquired versions of the weapon.
Fixed an issue where Fortunate Star, when dropped at Gear Tier 2 and higher, would drop with a non-enhanced version of Eye of the Storm.
- Players should see the perk become enhanced on previously acquired versions of the weapon that were Gear Tier 2 and higher.

Hand Cannons

Fixed an issue where the Aureus Neutralizer Trials Spreadshot Hand Cannon had a lower-than-expected stat package.
Fixed an issue where Phoneutria Fera’s zoom was set to 14 instead of 12, and the hip fire reticle was displaying when aiming down sights.

Exotic Weapons

Vigilance Wing

Fixed an issue where the weapon was not correctly improving health recovery when Last Stand was active. Now grants +100 Health stat when the perk is active.

Dead Messenger

Reduced wave damage against players so it can no longer kill in a single shot if all three waves impact.

Weapon Perks

Burning Ambition

Reduced the Scorch stacks applied by Primary ammo weapons to already Scorched players by 6. Unchanged against combatants.

Enhanced One-Two Punch

Fixed an issue where the buff text was not displaying when the perk was active on primary ammo weapons.

Abilities

General

Movement

Default player movement speed and jump height is now equal to pre-9.0.0 tier 3 Mobility for Titans and Warlocks, and tier 4 Mobility for Hunters.

Kepler

Final blows while in Matterball now grant Special and Heavy ammo progress.

Solstice

Fixed an issue where the Solar Flare orb had no HUD melee icon.
Fixed an issue where Solstice Scorched Crucible Ops matches were not progressing the first step of the Celebrating Solstice quest.

Titan

Flechette Storm

Fixed an issue where Flechette Storm could be used indefinitely when holding a Solstice Solar Flare orb.

Hunter

Tempest Strike

Damage now correctly procs Combination Blow.

Warlock

Handheld Supernova

Increased damage vs. combatants by 20%.

Seasonal Artifact

Updated the Artifact Perk “Shieldcrush” to give Strand’s grapple melee an additive damage increase instead of a multiplicative one.

Quests and Pursuits

Fix an issue where some players could not restart the Altar of Relativity after performing the Rite of Ignition for Step 11 in The Edge of Fate quest.
Fixed an issue with the Portal’s “Body Counting” daily challenge was not progressing faster with Guardian kills.

General

Fixed an issue where the Tier 5 Giver’s Blessing from the Altar of Relativity required completing more Triumphs than were available in the Kepler Title.
- Note: The Title only requires 24 of the 29 triumphs, but this weapon requires ALL 29.
Reduced the frequency of Eververse messaging appearing when logging in or returning to orbit.
Music will now play as expected when multiple Guardians interact with the Life of the Party multiplayer emote.

With a patch this big, don’t be surprised to see a hotfix released next week. If one does get pushed out by Bungie, expect it here on MP1st.

Tags: Destiny Destiny 2

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73% of Gamers Are Willing to Share Their Personal Data With Companies to Protect Against Cheaters

by Taha

1:00 pm in News

Cheating has been a persistent problem in nearly every genre of video game for years, with shooters being the most affected by exploits such as wallhacks, aimbots, and similar techniques, which provide players with unfair advantages.

High-profile games tend to attract those looking to exploit them — for example, just a day after its beta launch, Battlefield 6 already had cheaters, even though it uses an upgraded and enhanced version of the Javelin anti-cheat system.

80% of Gamers Face Cheaters, Many Ready to Quit

According to the PlaySafe ID platform, 80% of players regularly encounter cheaters, and many are even ready to quit their favorite games because of this issue.

The platform has published the results of its study “Gaming’s Cheating Crisis,” which surveyed more than 2,000 gamers from the UK and the US.

The research revealed serious consequences for game studios’ revenues: 55% of gamers have reduced or completely stopped spending on in-game purchases due to cheaters. Additionally, 42% of players have considered quitting the game entirely due to this issue.

This frustration has fueled a demand for change — 83% of respondents said they would be more likely to play a game that is credibly promoted as being cheat-free, 73% are willing to verify their identity to ensure fair play, and 79% believe cheaters should be punished across all games, not just the one where they were caught.

Ultimately, players see strict anti-cheat measures as essential to reducing cheating. What do you think about giving personal data to fight cheaters? Do you believe it will help? Let us know in the comments.

It’s because of cheaters that EA is mandating the use of Secure Boot on PC for Battlefield 6, which is something Activision is forcing as well if players want to load Call of Duty: Black Ops 7.

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Helldivers 2 Crossover With Halo Teased

by Taha

11:47 am in News

The developers of Helldivers 2 have released a new trailer ahead of the shooter’s upcoming launch on Xbox Series consoles, which will happen later this month.

Most of the trailer shows typical gameplay of the Helldivers: lots of shooting, explosions, destruction. But in the final part of the video, there is a teaser connected to Halo 3.

Helldivers 2 May Get Halo Content Later This Month

As spotted by Tom Warren on X (formerly Twitter), the ending features a drop pod landing in the middle of a rain-soaked city. The background music is taken from a track featured in the standalone expansion Halo 3: ODST. Since the Halo franchise belongs to Microsoft, and with Helldivers 2 releasing on Xbox, it’s safe to expect a collaboration with Halo. Previously, Helldivers 2 had a crossover with the Killzone franchise.

If that’s the case, the crossover might happen at the end of this month, as Helldivers 2 arrives on Xbox Series X/S on August 26. It would be a perfect opportunity for the developers to celebrate the game’s debut on the platform with Halo themed content.

Given that, the trailer does not show any new content. Based on past updates and the Killzone collaboration, players will likely receive the usual set: themed armor, capes, weapons, and more.

In other news, The Chinese Embassy praised Helldivers 2’s “Heart of Democracy” update for promoting global unity, as players from China, the US, and beyond join forces to defend cities like Shanghai from alien invasions.

Tags: Halo Halo 3 Halo 3: ODST Helldivers helldivers 2

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The Alters New Update 1.000.010 for Version 1.2.0 Fixes Story Issues, Spoiler Warning in Effect

by Alex Co

11:36 am in Title Updates and Patches

Developer 11 bit studios has released the latest patch for The Alters, and this applies changes made to version 1.2.0! For console gamers, you’ll see this download appear as The Alters update version 1.000.010.

Before diving into the patch notes, take note that there are a ton of unmarked spoilers, given the fixes are related to story/quests.

There are also various other bug fixes, which we’ve listed first, so readers can see what improvements were made without the story being spoiled.

The Alters Update on August 12 Includes Story/Quest Fixes via Patch 1.000.010

Other Bug Fixes

The game not starting properly on specific machines with more than one GPU.
Licensed music still being audible in streamer mode in certain conditions.
Twitch localization issues.
Improper player positions during some exploration dialogues.
Jan standing on a table after finishing a Beer Pong match.
Critically injured and radiated Alters attending a funeral.
The deep deposit grid disappearing after loading a save.
The Beer Pong trajectory line not being accurate enough.
Base supports not being connected properly on the highest tier.
Adjustments to the size of Chinese fonts.
Anomalies VFX issues with upscaling enabled.
The Call icon being visible on the Game Over screen.
Multiple collision issues during exploration.
Over 40 other less severe issues with SFX, VO, UI and performance.

Before reading on, just one last reminder that the list below contains spoilers for the game’s story. Got that? Good! Now proceed at your own discretion.

Story / Quests: Fixes (SPOILER WARNING!)

Alters not being properly healed of radiation after starting a Journey.
Edge-case issues after progressing to a new Journey with an active rebellion.
Crash after the Miner cuts off his arm.
The Womb being non-interactable in Journey 3 due to an active funeral or wake.
Alters refusing to work indefinitely if the player progresses from ACT 2 to ACT 3 while they are temporarily in that state.
The “Better Treatment” rebellion being unsolvable after a final decision on ACT 2 under certain conditions.
One of the beds in the infirmary being unusable in ACT 3 if a rebel Alter was assigned to it at the end of ACT 2.
The Miner having two dialogues about the accidents at the same time.
The meeting with the Technician happening too soon before the “Into the Wild” storyline.
An out-of-focus camera during some scenes with the Stranger.
The “Sound Mind in a Sound Body” flow breaking if the Gym is built and destroyed.
An armless Miner performing activities as if he had an arm when a Personal Cabin was assigned.
The “As Good as Feast” quest soft-locking if the Feast is created during the night.

Once 11 bit studios releases another patch, expect it here on MP1st.

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Elden Ring Nightreign New Update 1.11 Applies Storm Ruler Balance Changes and Bug Fixes

by Alex Co

11:24 am in Title Updates and Patches

Console gamers should see Elden Ring Nightreign new update 1.11 available for download today, and this applies balance adjustments to the Storm Ruler skill, as well as a host of bug fixes.

Players will know the patch has been applied, as they will see version 1.02.1 on the start screen.

For the complete list of changes, read on for the official patch notes.

Elden Ring Nightreign Update 1.11 on August Applies Bug Fixes

Balance Adjustments

Increased the performance of the skill “Storm Ruler”
- Reduced the time to charge the storm effect
- Increased the speed of the blade unleashed by the attack
- Increased the attack power when not charged with the storm

Bug Fixes

Fixed a bug where, under certain conditions, using dropped items would prevent any actions other than moving and camera operation.
Fixed a bug where effects triggered by successful guards would not activate for certain guard actions.
Fixed a bug where target lock would immediately be released on eggs or insects parasitizing the player character when Duchess’s Ultimate Art “Finale” effect is active.
Fixed a bug where some attacks by Everdark Sovereign “Maris, Fathom of Night” would cause stagger damage when negated with the Executor’s Skill.
Fixed a bug where, under certain conditions, the relic effect “[Executor] While Character Skill is active, unlocking use of cursed sword restores HP” would not activate.
Fixed a bug where the skill “Storm Ruler” could be used without consuming FP by specific steps.
Fixed a bug where the damage dealt to enemies by the passive effect “Frostbite Produces a Mist of Frost” was higher than intended.
Fixed a bug where using a Flask would not heal the player’s own HP when equipped with relics that have the effect “Flask Also Heals Allies”.

Note: We have identified a bug where healing is not distributed or the amount of healing distributed changes for allies who have acquired the passive effect “Gradual Restoration by Flask.” This will be fixed in a future update.

Fixed a bug where the displayed effect value of “Extended Spell Duration” differed from the actual effect value.
Fixed a bug where the color of effects generated by certain Passive Effects was different than intended.
Fixed a bug where some attacks of the Everdark Sovereign, “Caligo, Miasma of Night,” would not hit playable characters.
Fixed a bug where the framerate would drop during battles with Everdark Sovereigns “Caligo, Miasma of Night” and “Maris, Fathom of Night” under certain conditions.
Fixed a bug where the number of displayed relics did not match the actual number shown when sorting by “Order by Size” or “Order by Color” in the Relic Rites menu.
Fixed a bug where certain relics could not be equipped when using specific filter functions in the Relic Rites menu.
Fixed a bug where, under certain conditions, audio may not play correctly.
Fixed a bug where continuous use of Sorceries and Incantations would degrade game performance for other players.
Fixed a bug where activating certain passive effects or continuous use of Sorceries and Incantations could impact network stability.
Corrected some texts in Brazilian Portuguese.

Only for PS5 Bug Fixes

Fixed an issue where the UI, including the HUD, would disappear and the game might unexpectedly terminate if play were continued.

That’s about it for this update. There’s no indication yet whether FromSoftware has added new content to this update, although that should become clear in the coming days and weeks.

Tags: Elden Ring Nightreign

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Rainbow Six Siege X Update 3.07/1.000.112 Improves ShieldGuard

by Alex Co

11:13 am in Title Updates and Patches

Ubisoft has released a new hotfix for Rainbow Six Siege X today, and it’s to shore up ShieldGuard, and to plug an exploit. Console gamers will see this appear as R6 Siege X update 3.07/1.000.112, and this should be a small download given it’s a minor patch.

Alongside today’s patch, Ubisoft has also provided a sneak peek at the mid-season update coming to the game in September.

Rainbow Six Siege X Hotfix for August 12 Improves ShieldGuard via Patch 3.07/1.000.112

Per Ubisoft, “This patch includes updates to ShieldGuard and exploit fixes,” and that’s about it. It’s understandable that the ShieldGuard improvements weren’t shared, given that the developers do not want to give more ammo to cheat makers.

As for the Y10S2 mid-season update that’s set to hit in September, Ubisoft has given us a thorough look at what to expect.

Here’s a rundown:

[OPERATOR] NEW DEFENDER
[OPERATOR] NEW DEFENDER
[MAJOR FEATURES] NEW MODERNIZED MAPS
[MAJOR FEATURE] SIEGE CUP: SCHEDULED EVERY WEEKEND + SQUAD STATS
[BALANCING] MULTIPLE UPDATES
[PLAYER COMFORT] ESPORTS TAB UPATE
[R6 SHIELDGUARD] SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS
[ANTI-TOXICITY] VOICE CHAT MODERATION
[ANTI-TOXICITY] PRIVACY SETTINGS
[ANTI-TOXICITY] ABANDONMENT PENALTY IMPROVEMENTS
[ANTI-TOXICITY] ADDITIONAL REPUTATION SYSTEM ACTION DETECTIONS

All these items are confirmed to be included in the mid-season update, with the full reveal for it set for August 17.

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Destiny 2 Down on Aug. 12 for Server Maintenance and Patch 9.0.0.6 Roll Out

by Alex Co

10:36 am in News

Guardians unable to connect to the Destiny 2 servers, it’s not just you. Bungie has taken the game’s servers offline for a few hours to apply patch 9.0.0.6 on all platforms.

Expect the game’s downtime to take a few hours, with servers going up in the afternoon (ET).

For the schedule for todayy’s Destiny 2 downtime, read on below for the details.

Destiny 2 Offline on Aug. 12 to Bring Patch Version 9.0.0.6

Update: The complete patch notes for today’s update is now available via the link.

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 — Update 9.0.0.6

6:00 AM PDT	-7 UTC	Destiny 2 will undergo maintenance. Sign-on and game integration features will be unavailable on web, mobile, third-party apps, and the Bungie Store. Players who observe issues should report to the #Help forum.
8:35 AM PDT	-7 UTC	Destiny 2 and all APIs will be brought offline for expected maintenance. Players will be removed from activities. Destiny 1 may be impacted.
10:00 AM PDT	-7 UTC	The latest Destiny 2 update will be available across all platforms and regions. Players will be able to log back into Destiny 2. Players logging into the game may be placed in a queue and may experience sign-on issues as background maintenance is still ongoing. The Destiny 2 API will be brought online. Clan features may remain offline until maintenance is complete.
12:00 PM PDT	-7 UTC	Destiny 2 maintenance is expected to conclude. Console players who encounter issues updating should restart their console and try downloading the update. Players who observe issues should report to the #Help forum.

Once the patch notes are up, expect it here on MP1st. If the maintenance period exceeds the scheduled downtime mentioned above, we’ll update the article to reflect it.

In the meantime, read a book, play another game, or check out the other articles we have here no MP1st.

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Phasmophobia New Update 1.000.021 Applies Grafton Farmhouse Rework via v0.14.0.0

by Alex Co

9:36 am in Title Updates and Patches

Kinetic Games’ latest update for horror game Phasmophobia not only delivers quality-of-life improvements, but also a major rework of Grafton Farmhouse. Client-side patch Phasmophobia update version 1.000.021 implements a complete visual overhaul with new assets and adjustments to the layout.

There are also fixes implemented, although some known issues remain unaddressed, as well as changes to camping stoves and more.

For the latest changelog from Kinetic Games, read on below.

Phasmophobia’s Latest Update on Aug. 12 Reworks Grafton Farmhouse via Patch 1.000.021

New

Grafton Farmhouse: The Grafton Farmhouse location has received a complete visual overhaul with new assets, slight adjustments to the layout as well as new environment features such as weather being visible inside the location due to open walls/roofs and more;
- Rethemed and resized rooms
- A new top floor (attic) added to the map.
- New interactions can be found throughout the map – happy exploring, Ghost Hunters.
With the addition of mannequins in Grafton Farmhouse that can be interacted with by the ghost, the mannequin found in Bleasdale Farmhouse is now also interactable.
Grafton Farmhouse and Bleasdale Farmhouse now have unique Key models in the Truck.
The new ‘’Farmhouse Fieldwork’’ challenge has been added to the Event Board.
- Ghost Hunters will be tasked with identifying ghosts in both Grafton Farmhouse and Bleasdale Farmhouse.

Changes

Challenge mode for the week starting 11th August will be Do As I Command but for Grafton Farmhouse instead of Sunny Meadows.
Camping stoves are now turned on and off via the switch on the front of the stove, rather than the stove itself.

Fixes

Fixed an issue that caused recording the Obake shapeshfiting was harder than intended.
Fixed an issue that prevented the ghost from being able to interact with hanging light bulbs in Farmhouse maps.
Slight performance improvements on Bleasdale Farmhouse.

There are also known issues regarding the mannequins in Grafton Farmouse, collision issues with the piano, and more, which we’re expecting to be resolved in a hotfix that should be released by Kinetic within the month.

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Elden Ring Nightreign’s Latest Update 1.002.001 Adjusts Storm Ruler, Fixes UI Problems on PS5

by Damien Seeto

7:40 am in Title Updates and Patches

FromSoftware has released Elden Ring Nightreign’s latest update version 1.002.001 and this slots in a lot fixes to the game. For those playing the game on PS5, the developer has fixes an issue with the UI disappearing for no reason. It also eliminates the game from crashing.

Read on for the patch notes below, which detail the complete list of fixes.

You’ll know the patch has been applied if you see version 1.02.1 on the start screen on all platforms.

Elden Ring Nightreign Update 1.002.001 Fixes Disappearing UI

Balance Adjustments

Increased the performance of the skill “Storm Ruler”
- Reduced the time to charge the storm effect
- Increased the speed of the blade unleashed by the attack
- Increased the attack power when not charged with the storm

Bug Fixes

Fixed a bug where, under certain conditions, using dropped items would prevent any actions other than moving and camera operation.
Fixed a bug where effects triggered by successful guards would not activate for certain guard actions.
Fixed a bug where target lock would immediately be released on eggs or insects parasitizing the player character when Duchess’s Ultimate Art “Finale” effect is active.
Fixed a bug where some attacks by Everdark Sovereign “Maris, Fathom of Night” would cause stagger damage when negated with the Executor’s Skill.
Fixed a bug where, under certain conditions, the relic effect “[Executor] While Character Skill is active, unlocking use of cursed sword restores HP” would not activate.
Fixed a bug where the skill “Storm Ruler” could be used without consuming FP by specific steps.
Fixed a bug where the damage dealt to enemies by the passive effect “Frostbite Produces a Mist of Frost” was higher than intended.
Fixed a bug where using a Flask would not heal the player’s own HP when equipped with relics that have the effect “Flask Also Heals Allies”.

Note: We have identified a bug where healing is not distributed or the amount of healing distributed changes for allies who have acquired the passive effect “Gradual Restoration by Flask.” This will be fixed in a future update.

Fixed a bug where the displayed effect value of “Extended Spell Duration” differed from the actual effect value.
Fixed a bug where the color of effects generated by certain Passive Effects was different than intended.
Fixed a bug where some attacks of the Everdark Sovereign, “Caligo, Miasma of Night,” would not hit playable characters.
Fixed a bug where the framerate would drop during battles with Everdark Sovereigns “Caligo, Miasma of Night” and “Maris, Fathom of Night” under certain conditions.
Fixed a bug where the number of displayed relics did not match the actual number shown when sorting by “Order by Size” or “Order by Color” in the Relic Rites menu.
Fixed a bug where certain relics could not be equipped when using specific filter functions in the Relic Rites menu.
Fixed a bug where, under certain conditions, audio may not play correctly.
Fixed a bug where continuous use of Sorceries and Incantations would degrade game performance for other players.
Fixed a bug where activating certain passive effects or continuous use of Sorceries and Incantations could impact network stability.
Corrected some texts in Brazilian Portuguese.

Only for PS5 Bug Fixes

Fixed an issue where the UI, including the HUD, would disappear and the game might unexpectedly terminate if play were continued.

MP1st will alert its readers when the next Elden Ring Nightreign update appears very soon.

That’s abotu it for this update. There’s no clue yet whether FromSoftware has snuck in new content in this update, though that should become clear in the coming days and weeks.

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Elden Ring Nightreign New Update 1.28 Applies Balance Adjustments, Bug Fixes

by Alex Co

7:35 am in Title Updates and Patches

FromSoftware has a new update for Elden Ring Nightreign available for download on all platforms today, and this applies balance adjustments alongside your standard list of fixes. Console gamers on last-gen will see this as Elden Ring Nightreign update 1.28, and this is a small download.

The balance changes made are to adjust the Storm Ruler skill, slotting in buffs.

For the complete list of changes, read on for the official patch notes.

Elden Ring Nightreign Update on August 12 Applies Bug Fixes via Patch 1.28

Balance Adjustments

Increased the performance of the skill “Storm Ruler”
- Reduced the time to charge the storm effect
- Increased the speed of the blade unleashed by the attack
- Increased the attack power when not charged with the storm

Bug Fixes

Fixed a bug where, under certain conditions, using dropped items would prevent any actions other than moving and camera operation.
Fixed a bug where effects triggered by successful guards would not activate for certain guard actions.
Fixed a bug where target lock would immediately be released on eggs or insects parasitizing the player character when Duchess’s Ultimate Art “Finale” effect is active.
Fixed a bug where some attacks by Everdark Sovereign “Maris, Fathom of Night” would cause stagger damage when negated with the Executor’s Skill.
Fixed a bug where, under certain conditions, the relic effect “[Executor] While Character Skill is active, unlocking use of cursed sword restores HP” would not activate.
Fixed a bug where the skill “Storm Ruler” could be used without consuming FP by specific steps.
Fixed a bug where the damage dealt to enemies by the passive effect “Frostbite Produces a Mist of Frost” was higher than intended.
Fixed a bug where using a Flask would not heal the player’s own HP when equipped with relics that have the effect “Flask Also Heals Allies”.

Fixed a bug where the displayed effect value of “Extended Spell Duration” differed from the actual effect value.
Fixed a bug where the color of effects generated by certain Passive Effects was different than intended.
Fixed a bug where some attacks of the Everdark Sovereign, “Caligo, Miasma of Night,” would not hit playable characters.
Fixed a bug where the framerate would drop during battles with Everdark Sovereigns “Caligo, Miasma of Night” and “Maris, Fathom of Night” under certain conditions.
Fixed a bug where the number of displayed relics did not match the actual number shown when sorting by “Order by Size” or “Order by Color” in the Relic Rites menu.
Fixed a bug where certain relics could not be equipped when using specific filter functions in the Relic Rites menu.
Fixed a bug where, under certain conditions, audio may not play correctly.
Fixed a bug where continuous use of Sorceries and Incantations would degrade game performance for other players.
Fixed a bug where activating certain passive effects or continuous use of Sorceries and Incantations could impact network stability.
Corrected some texts in Brazilian Portuguese.

Only for PS5 Bug Fixes

Fixed an issue where the UI, including the HUD, would disappear and the game might unexpectedly terminate if play were continued.

That’s abotu it for this update. There’s no clue yet whether FromSoftware has snuck in new content in this update, though that should become clear in the coming days and weeks.

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Alex Co

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EA Sports FC 25 Update 1.000.028/1.28 for Patch #20 Includes Updates on Internal Processes

by Damien Seeto

5:58 am in Title Updates and Patches

EA has released a rather small update for EA Sports FC 25 today for patch #20. If you download the game on console, the update shows up as version number 1.000.028/1.28.

The patch in question only has some updates to internal processes. Read on for the official announcement from EA down below.

EA Sports FC 25 New Patch Updates Internal Processes

The Title Update 20 will soon be available and includes updates to some internal processes.

Thanks to those who’ve provided and continue to provide feedback. Throughout the course of the EA SPORTS FC 25 season, we’ll provide you with more information and updates if and when they become available. Be sure to follow @‌EASFCDIRECT on X as well as WhatsApp, and check out the EA SPORTS FC Tracker for the latest news and updates.

That’s all the news for today’s update. MP1st will update its readers when more patches for EA Sports FC 25 are released in the near future.

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Battlefield 6 Beta Pushes EA’s Stock to All-Time High

by Alex Co

5:32 am in News

It looks like the Battlefield 6 hype is the real deal, and it has cascaded to publisher Electronic Arts’ stock surging on Monday, when trading opened. The publisher and parent company of DICE has seen its market capitalization rise thanks to the very positive reception the Battlefield 6 open beta has gotten from streamers, press and the general gaming public.

The Battlefield 6 open beta kicked off its first weekend trail on August 9, with the second beta weekend planned to start this Thursday, August 14.

EA Stocks Surge Thanks to Battlefield 6 Beta Hype

EA’s shares rose as much as 4.7%, the stock’s biggest increase since July 30, which pushed the price to $176.11 per share, bringing the video game publisher’s market capitalization to $41.94 billion.

According to Jefferies analyst James Heaney (via SeekingAlpha), “This weekend’s beta test for Battlefield 6 was a success for EA,” and added, “Importantly the server performance was stable, and the player reception screened positive.”

Electronic Arts stock rose 32% in the last six months. YTD, the stock is trading up 20%, compared to the broader S&P 500 market, which is up 8.4%.

During the beta’s first full weekend, it managed to surpass Call of Duty’s all-time Steam concurrent player high, reaching over 500,000 players on Steam alone. The overall player number is surely higher, given that this doesn’t even factor in the player counts for the EA app launcher, Epic Games Store, the PS5, and Xbox Series X|S player bases. With news that a server browser is set to be tested soon, which is one of the most requested features from the community, more good news might be on EA’s horizon if player sentiment continues to go up.

The second beta weekend is kicking off later this week, adding a new map, new modes, and more. Players interested in trying it out, there are beta rewards you can earn for the full retail version when it launches in October.

Speaking of the beta, the publisher appears to have struck an unannounced marketing deal with PlayStation, as PS5 beta participants are not only getting double XP, but will also receive a PlayStation-exclusive beta reward at launch.

For those who played the beta, if you’re wondering why your enemies aren’t getting killed when you drop a building on them, DICE has explained why they changed it from Battlefield 3 and BF4.

Battlefield 6 will be released on October 10 on the PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.

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The Division 2’s New Update Version 2.09 Extends the Season Pass via Y7S1.3

by Alex Co

4:34 am in Title Updates and Patches

The latest major update for The Division 2 is live, and this is for Y7S1.3. While this doesn’t bring any new content, it does extend the Season Pass.

Those on consoles will see today’s updater as The Division 2 update 2.09, and alongside the Season Pass extension, there are also a set of fixes improving the Battle for Brooklyn DLC, and other issues are resolved too.

Read on for the Season Pass details and list of changes.

The Division 2’s Y7S1.3 Patch Is Out on Aug. 12 via Update 2.09

Here’s what’s new per the official The Division Trello board.

Stretch Goals: Summer Swarm – Season Pass Extension

Stretch Goals returns on August 19, giving you another shot at high value rewards beyond Tier 100, including hard-to-obtain Exotics and, for the first time, event-limited Named Items like Lexington AR and Turmoil Kneepads.

This limited-time extension adds a bonus page (Page 11) with 10 looping reward tiers that repeat for as long as the event is active. It’s all on the free track – no premium pass needed. Once you reach Tier 100, no level purchases are available beyond that point. Stretch Goals progression can only be earned through gameplay.

Progress comes from your usual Season Pass XP sources: Manhunt Scouts, Seasonal Journey, Priority Objectives, Weekly Projects, Missions, Living World activities, and more. Keep in mind that the 2X Season XP bonus only applies up to Tier 100, Stretch Goals follow normal XP rates.

REWARDS

Each Summer Swarm Cache contains guaranteed seasonal items and crafting materials, with additional chance-based drops:

Vanity Items – 50% chance per cache until supply runs out.

Wasp Warrior Outfit – 5 pieces
Arm Patches – 4 pieces
Weapon Skins – 2 pieces
Wasp Warrior Trinket Backpack Trophy

Seasonal and Special Exotics – 10% drop chance with each cache.

Pakhan LMG – 10%
Nimble Holster – 10%
Nemesis MMR – 10%
Liberty Pistol – 10%
Chatterbox SMG* – 40%
Dodge City Gunslinger’s Holster – 10%
Ridgeway’s Pride Chest Piece – 10%

*Chatterbox SMG has a slightly increased drop chance during this event.

Named Items – 10% drop chance with each cache.

Lexington AR* – 30%
Turmoil Kneepads – 5%
Caretaker AR – 5%
Shield Splinterer AR – 5%
Hunter-Killer Chest Piece – 5%
Huntsman AR – 5%
First Sight AR – 5%
Sleigher SMG – 5%
Slingshot SMG – 5%
Oh Carol MMR – 5%
Handbasket MMR – 5%
The Harvest Pistol – 5%
Chill Out Mask – 5%
Festive Delivery Backpack – 5%
Snow Machine Kneepads – 5%

*Lexington AR has a slightly increased drop chance during this event.

Exclusive Exotics – 0.5% drop chance with each cache.

Regulus Pistol – 14.2%
Eagle Bearer AR – 14.2%
Ravenous Rifle – 14.2%
Bighorn AR – 14.2%
Ouroboros SMG – 14.2%
Provocator Chest Piece – 14.2%
Birdie’s Quick Fix Backpack – 14.2%

The Division 2 Y7S1.3 Fixes

Fixed the issue in the Battle for Brooklyn DLC’s Art Museum mission where the recover intel loading sequence would not stop when a player in the loading area became unconscious.
Fixed the issue with the Oxidizer Chem Launcher Skill where killing an enemy while the Golden Bullet Global Event was active would refill the magazine to full.
Fixed the issue where the “Nutcracker Merit” Commendation couldn’t be completed.
Fixed the issue where the container would drop multiple times or appear already lowered before falling again when reaching the beat 5 objective in the Potomac Event Center mission.
Fixed the issue with communication collectibles not autoplaying after players completed a Scout to unlock them.
Fixed the issue with the “Switch Weapon” button in the Bundles category redirecting the player to the previously selected bundle on the PC platform.
Fixed the issue with the Silver Lining skin not matching its preview image when equipped on the AUG A3 Para XS.

While it sucks there’s no new content, we are getting a snow update at some point as teased by the developers, and chances are, it’ll be aimed for the holidays.

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The Division 2 Down for Maintenance and to Roll Out Patch Y7S1.3

by Alex Co

3:42 am in News

Agents having issues logging in to The Division 2, it’s not just you. Ubisoft has taken the game’s servers down for maintenance on August 12, to usher in patch Y7S1.3.

Compared to past maintenance periods, this lasts longer than normal, which is most likely due to the patch being implemented.

For the list of fixes and schedule, head on below.

The Division 2 Downtime on Aug. 12 Schedule and Confirmed Fixes

Downtime begins: 9:30 AM CEST, 3:30 AM EDT, 12:30 AM PDT, 3:30 PM HKT

Expected duration: 5 hours

Compared to past maintenance periods that only last three hours, this one is extended to five, and don’t be surprised if it goes on much longer than that, which sometimes happens.

This extends the Summer Swarm Season Pass, so agents have more time to snag those rewards. There’s also a set of fixes included in the update per the official The Division Trello board.

The Division 2 Y7S1.3 Fixes

Fixed the issue in the Battle for Brooklyn DLC’s Art Museum mission where the recover intel loading sequence would not stop when a player in the loading area became unconscious.
Fixed the issue with the Oxidizer Chem Launcher Skill where killing an enemy while the Golden Bullet Global Event was active would refill the magazine to full.
Fixed the issue where the “Nutcracker Merit” Commendation couldn’t be completed.
Fixed the issue where the container would drop multiple times or appear already lowered before falling again when reaching the beat 5 objective in the Potomac Event Center mission.
Fixed the issue with communication collectibles not autoplaying after players completed a Scout to unlock them.
Fixed the issue with the “Switch Weapon” button in the Bundles category redirecting the player to the previously selected bundle on the PC platform.
Fixed the issue with the Silver Lining skin not matching its preview image when equipped on the AUG A3 Para XS.

That’s about it. No word yet on when we’ll finally hear about The Division 3. After its announcement two years ago, Ubisoft has remained silent about the sequel, though gamescom is looming so perhaps we’ll hear about it then.

We are getting a snow update at some point as teased by the developers, and chances are, it’ll be aimed for the holidays.

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No, Battlefield 6 Is Not Forcing Players to Uninstall Valorant in Order to Play

by James Lara

12:16 am in News

Word on the street is that EA and DICE aren’t liking the fact that you’re playing another game outside of their own. While there might be some truth to that, what isn’t entirely true is the recent discovery made by players during the Battlefield 6 beta, where the game was prompting users to uninstall Valorant in order to play the beta.

It seems that people have been intentionally misled, as DICE and EA aren’t forcing you to uninstall another game. But why is it asking some users then? Well, there’s a good explanation, one that isn’t likely to be a growing issue in the future.

Before the misinformation spreads even further, read on for the technical explanation as to why this is happening.

Valorant and Battlefield 6 Don’t Play Well Together If You Try to Play Them at the Same Time

A few days ago, the Battlefield 6 subreddit saw a post from a user who claimed that Battlefield 6 was asking them to uninstall Valorant. While the wording of the message is factual, many have run with this as EA and DICE taking a shot at Riot Games, when the reality is, it’s Battlefield 6’s anti-cheat working as intended.

So what’s the deal with that message then? The answer is that this specific user was attempting to run both games simultaneously, but Battlefield 6 was unable to launch because Valorant was already utilizing the processes required by its anti-cheat system.

Sort of think about those times whenever someone brings up whether or not they should be running more than one antivirus on their PC. It’s fairly common knowledge that having more than one active process can lead to more issues, as the two will compete with each other to perform their intended tasks. Performance issues, crashes, and other oddities are things you’ll likely notice, and overall, it just doesn’t make sense to run two at once. On top of that, you’re taking resources away from your hardware, so unless you hate your CPU, it’s never wise to run more than one antivirus.

So why would anyone think it would be a good idea to run two games at once that each has kernel-level security? Specifically, security that requires access to the deepest levels of your operating system. The answer is, you wouldn’t. Battlefield 6’s anti-cheat software, like Valorant’s Vanguard, operates at the kernel level. When two kernel-level programs with similar functions are active simultaneously, they can conflict with each other, leading to system instability, crashes, and other errors.

But don’t take my word for it, take the word of Riot Games’ antichate, Phillip Koskinas:

Vanguard is compatible with Javelin, and you don’t need to uninstall one anti-cheat to use the other.

However, BF6 does not currently allow the VALORANT client to be running simultaneously, because both drivers race to protect regions of game memory with the same technique.
— Phillip Koskinas (@deteccphilippe) August 11, 2025

And to confirm, I went ahead and installed Valorant on my PC. Battlefield 6’s open beta launched perfectly fine, up until the point that I decided to boot up Valorant. As expected, Battlefield 6 gave me this error.

It Won’t End Here

Unfortunately, with more and more games wanting secure boot and TPM 2.0 enabled, this error isn’t going to stop with Valorant and Battlefield. Eventually, you’ll see this become a widespread occurrence in multiplayer games, as more and more add the requirements. It’s a joke today, but tomorrow it’ll likely grow into a much bigger issue. Realistically, it shouldn’t be; once you stop a game, all of its processes should end with it, but that isn’t always the case with every game out there. Several titles tend to continue running in the background, even after you close them.

With anti-cheat software trying to gain deep access into gamers’ systems, you can sure as hell bet that this is going to be a problem down the road. There isn’t much we can do about this, as it seems to be the future of games. Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, for example, has already been confirmed to be mandating secure boot and TPM 2.0 when it releases later this year.

It won’t be the last either, as more games will eventually start pushing for this as they continue their endless war against cheaters.

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Embark Confirms No More Arc Raiders Tech Tests, as They Focus on Final Polishing Before Launch

by James Lara

August 11, 2025 11:59 pm in News

Raiders hoping for one last tech test for Arc Raiders will be disappointed to learn that Embark Studio has no plans to do so, but for a good reason.

With a few short months left before release, the team has confirmed that it is putting all its focus on ensuring the game is polished and ready for its October release.

Arc Raiders Fans, Don’t Expect Any Big Surprises at gamescom

Taking to their socials (X and Discord), Embark Studios has confirmed that they will not be attending gamescom this year. It may not be the news players wanted to hear, but the team explained that the main reason is to use their remaining time to polish Arc Raiders. This announcement aims to set expectations, as they seek to avoid repeating the mistake made at Summer Game Fest, where many felt misled by the hype surrounding the event and the game.

To help avoid any potential confusion, Embark has confirmed that there will be no more tech tests or open betas before launch, and that you shouldn’t expect to see such an announcement during gamescom.

Embark states, “The team here in Stockholm is in full gear, getting ready for release on October 30! Our focus is now on polishing and expanding the experience, and putting all the learnings from TT2 into action ahead of release. Just so you know, we’re not planning additional public tests before launch. We’ve learned from our last announcement that it’s crucial to keep expectations in check, so we also want to be clear that we won’t be at Gamescom. But don’t worry, our launch campaign will kick off before you know it!”

A bit of a bummer on both fronts, but at least the studio is letting us know now rather than having us guess whether they’ll be at Gamescom or not. Still a bit of a bummer we won’t get to play a little bit before launch, but thankfully, the wait isn’t too long as Arc Raiders launches on October 30, 2025, for the PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

In other Arc Raiders news, Embark has said they are looking to change the hatch mechanics, and that’s to increase tension.

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Palworld Latest Update 1.077.287 Once Again Applies PS5 Save Data Fixes

by Alex Co

11:54 pm in Title Updates and Patches

Last month, Pocketpair released a Palworld patch that aimed to resolve PS5 save data issues once and for all. This has been a recurring issue for the game for several months now, and we hope that it can be fully resolved.

Today, a new Palworld update has been released as v0.6.5 , and this once again is aimed at PS5 save data issues. Players on PS5 will see it as Palworld update 1.077.287, and this is a small download.

Given the huge patch we got two weeks ago that added a different version of the Moon Lord Master, don’t expect this to be a huge patch.

Palworld PS5 Save Issues Targeted Again With Patch 1.077.287

Per Pocketpair, today’s patch includes the following:

Bug Fixes

Fixed an issue on PS5 where save data became unstable when playing multiplayer for extended periods under certain circumstances.
Fixed an issue where missions would unintentionally pop up when playing as the host in single player or co-op mode.

That’s it for today’s changelog. The last patch released before this applied a good chunk of fixes, which included balance adjustments such as:

Fixed an issue where the partner skill “Trigger Happy” had unintendedly high power.
Increased the drop rate of legendary blueprints from the chests at the end of the Terraria dungeon.
Adjusted the selling price of the Terraria monsters.
Added Heat Resistance Lv1 / Cold Resistance Lv1 to Hallowed Plate Mail.
Adjusted the breeding results when using Eye of Cthulhu.
Changed the raid boss reward logic so that players can receive rewards even if they didn’t deal direct damage to the boss.
Increased the drop quantity of “Ancient Civilization Parts” from certain Alpha Pals.
Increased the amount of Overheat Rifle ammo crafted from 5 to 10.
Increased swimming speed for some Pals.
Adjusted the map placement of certain mission NPCs so that they can be accessed by players at more appropriate levels.

For the complete list of changes made in that patch, which is more gameplay-focused, read the patch notes.

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Battlefield 6 Destruction Damage and Why You Don’t Die at Every Falling Debris Explained

by Alex Co

6:53 pm in News

If you’ve played the Battlefield 6 beta this past weekend, you might have noticed how DICE seems to have upped the destruction. Buildings crumble, walls gets smashed and so on.

However, unlike in past Battlefield games, the walls crumbling or even buildings falling on enemies do not seem to kill them. What gives? Has DICE removed destruction-based damage? Is destruction just for show? The answer is no, but it’s a lot more complicated than that.

Yes, you can die from destruction in Battlefield 6, but DICE has intentionally made it different from Battlefield 3 and BF4.

Battlefield 6 Destruction Damage Explained by DICE

On X (formerly Twitter), former DICE developer Jaqub Ajmal commented that the destruction didn’t do any damage in the Battlefield 6 beta, and how DICE needed to add destruction 2.0 in the game in order to make destruction have more gameplay significance.

Seems like the destruction doesn’t do anything in damage in Battlefield 6. I should have been crushed. They need to add destruction 2.0 back otherwise the destruction has less gameplay relevance. pic.twitter.com/0GfplHFcwZ

— Jaqub Ajmal (@JaqubAjmal) August 10, 2025

Answering Ajmal was none other than David Sirland, Lead Producer of the franchise, who explained, “It does do damage – just not instantly – because that is not fun and too random. Stay under rubble falling and youll see. Most for bigger parts. Will be tuned more too of course.”

This explains a lot, as I also wondered why I didn’t kill enemies that I swear were crushed by debris I caused using my RPG. While it was fun dropping slabs of concrete on enemies in Grand Bazaar in Battlefield 3, DICE’s reasoning for destruction damage not being instant does make sense from a gameplay-balancing perspective.

If you know someone who was wondering the same thing, now you know why the debris didn’t instantly kill enemies.

In other Battlefield 6 news, DICE has confirmed that server browser testing will be arriving soon, and we’re hoping that it’ll be in the second week of the beta, which kicks off this Thursday.

With the first beta weekend now over, we discussed which was better: the closed or open weapon playlist. Check out our thoughts about it and leave a comment to let us know yours.

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