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Deep Rock Galactic Update 1.000.006 Shoots Out This January 21 (Update)

  by   Alex Co  
January 21, 2022 8:11 am in News

Ghost Ship Games has released the Deep Rock Galactic update 1.000.006 (PS4 version 1.06) this January 21! This is the second patch for the game this week (read the week’s first patch here), which continuous the developers’ excellent post-launch support for the game.

Deep Rock Galactic Update 1.000.006 Patch Notes | Deep Rock Galactic Update 1.06 Patch Notes:

Update: Ghost Ship has released the patch notes for today’s update!

We’ve squeezed out another hotfix for PlayStation:

– Implemented a Save backup system to the local save file that can restore your progress if your save game becomes corrupted

– Fixed an issue that prevented players from equipping the bottom row of weapon modifications if they had an overclock unlocked
– Fixed an issue that caused perk cooldown to not display properly in the HUD
– Improved the error messages of specific connection issues

– The back button shown in the class selection view during a late join is now bound to Circle correctly
– You can now refresh the Deep Dive server list by pressing Square

One Reddit user has noted that there is a charge indicator for dash availability added with today’s patch!

New PS5 patch introduces charging indicator for Dash availability
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Ghost Ship Games has not released the official patch notes just yet, but there was a patch released on January 19 tagged as Season 1: Patch 10. Here’s the message from the devs via Discord:

Season 01: Patch 10

Hello Miners,

Deep Rock has finally invested in some pesticides and eliminated a bug where squashing a Fester Flea would sometimes cause a game crash. I guess Management was right when they warned us they are capable of clogging up costly mining equipment… Pest control, out.

— PATCH NOTES —

– Fixed a crash related to the particle effects when squashing a Fester Flea or a Glyphid Swarmer
– Improved crash reporting

Once the devs have released the full patch notes, we’ll be sure to update the post. If you spot any gameplay-related changes or technical fixes, leave a comment below to let the other players know.

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PUBG Update 1.96 Patch Notes; Released This January 21

  by   Damien Seeto  
4:13 am in News

PUBG Corp has now released PUBG update 1.96 for PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds today. Bear in mind today’s update is exclusive to the PlayStation and Xbox versions of the game. Check out the PUBG January 20 patch notes below. The version number is 1.96 on PlayStation consoles, although the patch should have the same function for Xbox platforms too. It does not appear as if this update is available for the PC version.

PUBG Update 1.96 Patch Notes | PUBG Update January 14 Patch Notes:

“[Console] A hotfix has been released without downtime which resolved the following issues.

– Players became invincible when flying a drone while auto running.
– Wearing the Manhunter Pants caused players legs to become transparent.”

PUBG Corp already released patch 1.95 last week and you can read the details of that update by clicking here. It’s also worth mentioning you will need to download all of the latest updates if you want to keep playing the game online.

PUBG is out now on all platforms and it’s now free-to-play.

Source: PUBG: Battlegrounds Support Twitter

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Horizon Forbidden West Meet the Cast Video Released by Guerrilla Games

  by   Tim Villasor  
January 20, 2022 7:43 pm in News

One of the most anticipated sequels gets a new behind the scenes feature. as a Horizon Forbidden West “Meet the Cast” video has been released by Guerrilla Games, showing off the diverse talents who are bringing to life the characters you’ll meet in the game!

Led by Ashly Bruch who once again plays Aloy, here’s the rest of the cast for Forbidden West!

Some pretty solid Hollywood stars lend their voices to this game, including John Wick films star Lance Reddick who reprises his role as Sylens from the first game, and Carrie-Anne Moss of The Matrix film franchise who debuts in this sequel as Tilda. The video also shows some behind-the-scenes footage of the actors not just providing the dialogue, but also performing some motion capture work and stunts to bring their characters to life as well.

Picking things up after the events of 2017’s Horizon Zero Dawn, here’s the overview of the plot of Forbidden West from PlayStation.

The land is dying. Vicious storms and an unstoppable blight ravage the scattered remnants of humanity, while fearsome new machines prowl their borders. Life on Earth is hurtling towards another extinction, and no one knows why.

It’s up to Aloy to uncover the secrets behind these threats and restore order and balance to the world. Along the way, she must reunite with old friends, forge alliances with warring new factions and unravel the legacy of the ancient past – all the while trying to stay one step ahead of a seemingly undefeatable new enemy.

Check out the new story trailer for Horizon Forbidden West here if you missed it. The game comes exclusively to PS4 and PS5 this February 18.

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FIFA 22 Team of the Year Players Revealed by EA Sports

  by   AJ Macalagay  
4:15 pm in News

Electronic Arts has finally announced the long-awaited FIFA 22 Team of the Year! The Team of the Year player items will be live in the FIFA Ultimate Team game mode, starting with attacking players on January 21, 2022.

Without further ado, here are the players for Team of the Year:

EA SPORTS FIFA 22 TEAM OF THE YEAR

Attackers:

  • Kylian Mbappé (FRA) – Paris Saint-Germain: In March 2021, Kylian Mbappé became the youngest player to reach 100 goals in Ligue 1 (all-time), and in December 2021 he became the youngest to reach 100 goals with a single club (Paris Saint-Germain).
  • Robert Lewandowski (POL) – Bayern Munich: Robert Lewandowski scored the most league goals of any player in Europe’s big five leagues in 2021 (43), setting a new Bundesliga record in the process.
  • Lionel Messi (ARG) – Paris Saint-Germain: Lionel Messi was named Best Player at the 2021 Copa America, winning the award for the second time, after the 2015 edition. He’s only the fourth player to win the award on two occasions, and the second Argentinian after Manuel Seoane (1925 and 1927).

Midfielders:

  • Kevin De Bruyne (BEL) – Manchester City: Kevin De Bruyne created 3.7 chances per 90 minutes in the Premier League across 2021, the best rate of any player in the competition (min. 500 mins played).
  • Jorginho (ITA) – Chelsea: Jorginho made 25 interceptions with Italy in the summer, the most on record by any player at a single edition of the tournament.
  • N’Golo Kanté (FRA) – Chelsea: N’Golo Kanté averaged 1.8 interceptions per 90 minutes in all competitions for Chelsea in 2021, the best mark of any player with at least 2000 minutes played for the club over that period.

Defenders:

  • João Cancelo (POR) – Manchester City: João Cancelo completed the most passes of any full-back in Europe’s big five leagues in 2021 (2403).
  • Rúben Dias (POR) – Manchester City: Rúben Dias finished on the winning side in 32 league matches in 2021 (out of 39 played), the most of any defender in Europe’s big five leagues.
  • Marquinhos (BRA) – Paris Saint-Germain:  Marquinhos completed 2901 out of 3131 attempted passes in all competitions for Paris Saint-Germain in 2021, more than any other player at the club.
  • Achraf Hakimi (MAR) – Paris Saint-Germain: Achraf Hakimi had 151 touches in the opposition box in league matches in 2021, comfortably the most of any defender in Europe’s big five leagues over the course of the year.

Goalkeeper:

  • Gianluigi Donnarumma (ITA) – Paris Saint-Germain: Gianluigi Donnarumma was named Player of the Tournament for Italy in the summer- the only goalkeeper to win the award.

In case you missed it, Electronic Arts also unveiled the EA Play January 2022 rewards for Battlefield 2042 and Apex Legends, and you can check those out here.

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King of Fighters 15 Elisabeth Blanctorche Character Trailer Completes Team Ash Roster

  by   Tim Villasor  
3:50 pm in News

Ash Crimson’s childhood friend officially joins the next KOF tournament! The King of Fighters 15 Elisabeth Blanctorche character trailer brings back the French noblewoman and completes the Team Ash roster!

Here’s the character trailer released by SNK and showing off the new fighter’s skills in the ring.

Making her first appearance way back in KOF 11, Elisabeth has been friends with the mysterious and deceptive fighter Ash Crimson since they were children growing up in France. Her last appearance was at the end of the Ash Saga storyline in KOF 13, but it looks like the revival of her childhood friend has reunited the two once more, and this time as teammates.

Here’s Elisabeth’s official bio description from the KOF 15 website.

A childhood friend of Ash, Elisabeth is part of the Blanctorche bloodline, a family tasked with stopping Those from the Past.
She joins this KOF to honor her debt to Kukri. Elisabeth is far more strict with herself than others, and maintains a righteous and principled mindset that refuses to make concessions. Controlling light, her fights tend to dazzle any onlookers lucky to catch a glimpse of her in action.

Besides Elisabeth Blanctorche, the last new fighter introduced for King of Fighters 15 was Krohnen, and you can check out his character trailer right here.

The King of Fighters 15 will be out for PC and consoles this February 17, 2022.

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LEGO Star Wars The Skywalker Saga Release Date, Game Overview Trailer Revealed

  by   AJ Macalagay  
2:56 pm in News

LEGO Group and Lucasfilm Games revealed a new game overview trailer for LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga alongside its much-awaited release date.

The trailer gives an in-depth look into the gameplay and the freedom offered to players by showcasing the new combat mechanics, a wide range of characters and character classes, a vast galaxy to explore. It also features Mumble Mode, an option that fans of the classic LEGO Star Wars games can toggle to replace all voices with mumbles.

Check out the trailer for the LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga.

FEATURES:

  • Explore the Saga in Any Order – Players can dive into the Skywalker saga and access any of the nine saga films right away in any order they choose. They can direct where to go and how to play.
  • Laugh Out Loud LEGO Humor – All the unforgettable moments from the entire saga have been retold in new, fun-filled, hilarious LEGO humor.
  • Play as Iconic Heroes and Villains – There are hundreds of playable characters from throughout the galaxy and every era of the saga. Players can play as Luke Skywalker, Rey, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Finn, BB-8 and a legion of other heroes, or turn to the dark side as Darth Vader, Emperor Palpatine, Kylo Ren, and more.
  • Discover Legendary Locales – Players can visit legendary locales from their favorite Star Wars films such as the desert of Geonosis, to the swamps of Dagobah and the snowfields of Starkiller Base. They can then travel through space and revisit any planet at any time. Expansive hub areas based on memorable settings from the films offer fun quests and more to explore.
  • Powerful Player Experiences – Players can play on the light or dark side of the Force, master combat, and take control of ships and vehicles for empowering adventures throughout the galaxy.
  • Always Family Friendly – This is an imaginative and funny LEGO gaming experience appropriate for kids of all ages. It is an accessible entry point into the Star Wars galaxy that is easy for a younger audience to pick up and play while still deep enough for anyone to enjoy.

LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is set to launch this April 5 for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One consoles, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC. To pre-order LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, click here.

In other news, a new trailer for Shemue: The Animation has debuted, and you can check that one out here.

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Dauntless Update 1.75 Out for Patch 1.9.0 This January 20

  by   Alex Co  
2:04 pm in News

Phoenix Labs has released the Dauntless update 1.75 patch, which is for title update 1.9.0! This includes a new Hunt Pass, bounty system update, bug fixes, a new reward cache and more! Read on for the cmplete Dauntless January 20 patch notes below.

Dauntless Update 1.75 Patch Notes | Dauntless Update 1.9.0 Patch Notes | Dauntless January 20 Patch Notes:

NEW HUNT PASS: LAWLESS SKIES

The Lawless Skies Hunt Pass is brand new for 1.9.0 with a full armour set, two weapon transmogs, and more. If you’re looking to flaunt your skullduggery, this is the pass for you.

Starting in 1.9.0, purchased Hunt Passes will never expire! They will be yours to keep, and you can complete them at your leisure.

NEW DAWN SEASON

The New Dawn season brings new weekly challenges, story quests, platinum store offerings, and Reward Cache items. Collect Shady Coins to unlock a pirate’s plunder of new cosmetics. Work with Lady Luck to win over the pirates of the Shattered Isles and bolster Ramsgate’s forces.

BOUNTY UPGRADE SYSTEM

The Bounty system has received a tune-up to allow you more control over how you spend your bounty tokens and the bounties you draft. Using one additional bounty token, you can upgrade your bounties once from bronze to silver, or from silver to gold.

Furthermore, after patch 1.9.0, bounty tokens will no longer expire at the end of a season, and your free and premium bounty tokens are now combined into a single currency to help streamline the system.

BALANCE

Gameplay

GAMEPLAY

  • Reduced Tough Hide’s unwounded damage penalty from -50% to -40%.
  • Reduced Tough Hide’s currently wounded damage boost from +25% to +15%.
  • Reduced Tough Hide’s post-wounded damage boost from +50% to +30%.
  • Shield amount granted from Cascade and Guardians now caps at 600 each.
  • Slightly reduced size of boosted orbs from Cascade. Purple orbs always appear at larger sizes. Ponder the orbs, Slayer.

Trials

TRIALS

  • Increased the per-player core health scaling on Behemoths from +59% to +75%. This means players will see an increase in Behemoth core health when playing in groups.

The Chronovore

THE CHRONOVORE

  • Decreased The Chronovore’s level from 23 to 22 in the Temporal Anomaly event on The Paradox Breaks.

Frostwülf

FROSTWÜLF

  • Now has its own collision parameters instead of using Embermane’s.
  • Slightly increased the amount of part health on the back legs.
  • Slightly decreased the amount of part health on the tail.

Island Events

ISLAND EVENTS

We’ve rebalanced many island events in 1.9.0 to either reduce their time to complete, reduce chaos, or keep them narratively cohesive. We want all events to be enjoyable experiences that make sense in the world of Dauntless, and we have even more island event balance changes coming in 1.9.1.

  • Wait between rounds reduced from 4 to 2 seconds for all events.
  • Loot phase increased from 15 to 25 seconds for all events.

Shatterstorm Island Event

SHATTERSTORM ISLAND EVENT

This encounter was way overtuned, and these fights took much too long for the island they appear on. The time between crystal spawns and the duration of the buffs increasing keeps Slayers fighting longer while pulling away to refresh their buff less often.

  • Behemoth health multiplier reduced from 3.0 to 1.5.
  • Behemoth part health scale reduced from 3 to 1.
  • Behemoth elemental health scale reduced from 3 to 1.
  • Crystal spawn time increased from 45 to 60-75 seconds.
  • Crystal buff duration increased from 45 to 90 seconds.
  • Timer removed from the event and now only uses the danger meter instead of both.
  • Stage two is now a solo Behemoth encounter instead of a duo.
  • Shatterstorm crystals now spawn throughout Iron Falls at random even when the Shatterstorm event is not active.

Firewatch Island Event

FIREWATCH ISLAND EVENT

Firewalls have just a few too many strange collision issues, and we’re pulling it out of these events until we can address them. While this event is on a Shock focused island, we have reframed the event to emphasize Blaze.

  • Firewalls modifier removed from all stages of the event.
  • All rounds now feature only Blaze Behemoths: Bloodfire Embermane, Flameborn Quillshot, Flameborn Gnasher, and Firebrand Charrogg.
  • Stage one modifier is now Blaze Danger Zones.
  • Stage two modifier is now Blaze Danger Zones and Splitting Lava.
  • Stage two is now a solo Behemoth encounter instead of a duo.

Lightning Warfare Island Event

LIGHTNING WARFARE ISLAND EVENT

This event was far too chaotic — stacking Behemoths, a lesser Behemoth, additional lightning towers, and shock zones all at once in its second round. These changes smooth this event down to a focus on the impact of having the smaller Nayzaga’s involved at every stage. We’ve extended it to a third round to provide a finale with additional rewards.

  • All Behemoths no longer have increased health and damage.
  • Stage one now spawns Firebrand Charrogg instead of Charrogg.
  • Removed the Tesla Tower modifier from stage one.
  • Removed Tesla Tower and Danger Zone modifiers from stage two.
  • Stage two Behemoth pool is now identical to stage one.
  • Added a stage three, containing a fight against Shockjaw Nayzaga and Nayzagas.

Slice and Dice Island Event

SLICE AND DICE ISLAND EVENT

This event had a few random Behemoths in it that didn’t feel like they quite hit the theme. We’ve adjusted the pool to keep this event to the ‘point’. The styxians that spawn have been reduced in frequency to make it feel like a meaningful moment. Finally, this event now ends in a solidly thematic fight against Kharabaks.

  • All Behemoths no longer have reduced health and modified damage.
  • Stage one and two spawning pools now pull from Kharabak, Ragetail Gnasher, Moonreaver Shrike, and Deadeye Quillshot.
  • Stage two is now a solo Behemoth encounter instead of a duo.
  • Styxians in stage one spawn 6 at a time.
  • Styxians in stage two spawn 8 at a time and do not respawn for at least 60 seconds after being killed.
  • Styxians removed from stage three.
  • Stage three no longer pulls from a random Behemoth and spawns a level 9 Kharabak and a level 12 Razorwing Kharabak instead.

Cold Snap Island Event

COLD SNAP ISLAND EVENT

Cold Snap is the lowest level event that features fauna as part of the round structure (outside of Aether Surges). The implementation felt like it didn’t have a narrative thread, and it no longer fit the desire for Slayers to have a meaningful reason to engage fauna. This event now finishes with a big fight against Boreus, while introducing you to its fauna as you go. This means less total fauna spawns, ensuring that they give the Boreus buffs.

  • All killed fauna now give a buff to a Slayer’s next attack.
  • Stage one is now a single Behemoth encounter with the Frigid Touch modifier and spitters that respawn after 60 seconds.
  • Stage two is now a single Behemoth encounter with the Frigid Touch modifier, spitters, and bombers that respawn after 60 seconds.
  • Stage three is now a Dreadfrost Boreus and another Behemoth from the content pools of stage one and two with the Frigid Touch modifier.

Shrike Strike Island Event

SHRIKE STRIKE ISLAND EVENT

This event added quite a lot of chaos for the island level it occurs on, with elemental attacks on the Shrikes, multi-Behemoth fights, and fauna. We’ve streamlined this event down to be a straightforward test for a fresh Slayer’s understanding and mastery of Shrike, finishing with a confrontation with Dire Shrike a few islands earlier than a player might normally meet it.

  • Stage one is now two level 6 Shrikes with no modifiers.
  • Stage two is now two level 8 Shrikes with no modifiers.
  • Stage three is now a single level 9 Moonreaver Shrike with additional weaker Shrikes.
QUALITY OF LIFE

Chain Blades

CHAIN BLADES

  • Lacerating Onslaught has new animations for the first 2 attacks.
  • Players can move or dodge sooner after performing either light or heavy follow-ups with Reaper’s Dance and Insatiable Dance specials.

Audio

AUDIO

  • New Nikola armour set now plays jingling bells audio. The holidays may be over, but the spirit lives forever.
  • Glider audio has been revised to call for a more immersive gliding experience. You will now hear a burst whoooooooooooooooooosh when diving, a breaking whoosh when pulling up, and the glider travelling audio now matches the velocity of the glider more accurately.

UI

UI

  • Players can now salvage 1 or 5 cells at once at the Middleman.
  • Quest objectives requiring specific items will now display the description of the item.
  • The chat box will now display who interrupted Behemoths. Let them know you appreciate them!
  • Huntpass automatically opens when purchased.
  • The skip cinematic button will now fade when it’s not being pressed.
  • Ramsgate map now has a tutorial.
  • Destroyable projectiles now show damage numbers.
BUG FIXES

Gameplay

GAMEPLAY

  • Timed objectives that involve killing Behemoths now properly count the combat time instead of time spent on the island.
  • Poisoned debuff visual effects now correctly disappear.

Audio

AUDIO

  • Fixed issue where Kharabak bee swarm audio would continue to play after its death. Not the beeeeeees!
  • Explore music now plays on Aulric’s Peak hunting grounds.
  • Music in Frost Escalation no longer overlaps.

Axe

AXE

  • Flight of Ruin no longer causes the camera to hitch.
  • Turning while using the Axe charge is no longer slowed.

Chain Blades

CHAIN BLADES

  • Momentum is now correctly granted when the meter is filled.
  • The HUD now uses the correct ability icons when using Cruel Riftstrikes.

Sahvyt

SAHVYT

  • Sahvyt now heals once it returns to an aether vent and not before.

The Chronovore

THE CHRONOVORE

  • Slaying The Chronovore now counts towards Radiant quests and bounties.
  • Shock effect is now correctly applied to The Chronovore.
  • Severed parts now spawn in the right place.

Thrax

THRAX

  • Players can no longer stagger Thrax during the portal train attack when at the edge of the arena. This will prevent some cases of Thrax turning invisible.

Cosmetics

COSMETICS

  • The Benson Basher will keep its textures after an Aetherslam.
  • Player arrival landings have better foot placement with less hovering.
  • Fixed cases of armour clipping on Sahvyt and Malkarion armour pieces.

The Hunting Grounds

THE HUNTING GROUNDS

  • Fixed cases of the supply crate leaving persisting visual effects behind.
  • Slayers who leave the area of an island event after it ends will no longer see a blue glow in the arena when they return.
  • The Behemoth health widget now only re-animates for players re-entering the combat arena.

UI

UI

  • Replaced incorrect cell dusting amounts for Omnisurge, Pulse and Tactician cells.
  • The experience bar in the HUD no longer stops updating its visuals.
  • Behemoth parts that are no longer available will be removed from the objective tracker.
  • The Charged Swordfocus description in Slayer’s Path now correctly matches the description of the mod.
  • Players can now properly interact with other players’ quick menu on islands while out of combat.
  • Evasive Blast is now on the Training Grounds movement list.
  • Cell fusion screen no longer shows incorrect information.
  • Text that still mentions “cell dust” now states “aetherdust”.
  • The background menu can no longer cycle while selecting a bounty.
  • Users will no longer see Moyra behind the Crafting screen. Let it go, Moyra.
  • Island Event phase progress text is now always visible.
  • Players’ level in their name plate now correctly updates when they level up.
  • The skip quest using platinum button in rumours is now working again.
  • The Insatiable Dance now shows how to obtain it when viewed in the loadout menu.
  • Grammar corrections for specific Behemoth journal entries and tips.
  • Fixed cases of UI information breaking out of bounds.

Source: Dauntless

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COD Vanguard Playlist Update for January 20 Released

  by   Alex Co  
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Sledgehamer Games might have delayed the release of Season 2 into mid-February, but there is a playlist update now. The COD Vanguard playlist update for January 20 is now live! Check out the details below, and nope, there are no gameplay-related adjustments for this week’s playlist update.

COD Vanguard Playlist Update for January 20:

Featured Playlists have been updated in #Vanguard!

➕ Zone Blitz
➕ Trifecta TDM (Red Star, Gavutu, Oasis)
➕ Patrol (Combat Pacing: Assault)

Ship Haus 24/7 and Champion Hill Duos/Trios remain.

For those who still haven’t gotten the game yet, go read our review here, where we state, “Vanguard comes at an awkward time for Activision, and into a sea of competition. While the campaign is decent, it’s nothing to write home about, and the Zombies experience probably should have been delayed altogether. For Call of Duty, multiplayer is where it counts though and they’ve managed to put together a solid offering this year. Kudos to the teams at Sledgehammer Games and the other COD studios for managing to do so on such a tight deadline, in the midst of a global pandemic.”

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COD Warzone Playlist Update for January 20 Now Live

  by   Alex Co  
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Raven Software has rolled out the COD Warzone playlist update for January 20, which is a server-side update. Unfortunately, those looking for bug fixes or gameplay adjustments, there’s none included in this one. Read up on what to expect in Warzone in the next few days.

COD Warzone Playlist Update for January 20:

Your weekly #Warzone Playlist is now live!

Adding:
• VG Royale – Quads
• Plunder – Trios

Keeping:
• BR – Solos, Duos, Trios, Quads
• Rebirth Resurgence – Trios, Quads

Removing:
• Rebirth Resurgence – Duos
• VG Plunder – Trios

In other Call of Duty news, in case you didn’t know, Season 2 of Vanguard and Warzone has been delayed! Read up on it right here. Also of note, don’t forget, Microsoft has bought Activision-Blizzard, which means Call of Duty on PlayStation platforms might be coming to an end, but not anytime soon per Sony.

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Destiny 2 Update 1.034 Rolled Out This January 20 for Patch 3.4.0.3

  by   Alex Co  
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Guardians, a new title update is available for Destiny 2! Bungie has released the Destiny 2 update 1.034 patch for last-gen and next-gen platforms, and this includes gameplay improvements! Read on for the full hotfix 3.4.0.3 patch notes below.

Destiny 2 Update 1.034 Patch Notes | Destiny 2 Hotfix 3.4.0.3 Patch Notes:

ACTIVITIES

Dares of Eternity 
  • Fixed a rare crash that could occur during the Crota boss encounter.
Dungeon – Grasp of Avarice 
  • Improved responsiveness of Phryzhia (Ogre boss) becoming vulnerable when the cursed idol buff is activated.
Gambit 
  • Fixed an issue where defeating enemies with a finisher could cause a crash.
  • Note: The team is continuing to investigate general crashes in Gambit. Please continue to report issues to the #Help forum on Bungie.net.
Crucible 
  • Fixed an issue where invisible geometry could block bullets or movement on some curved surfaces.

MISC.

Weapons
  • Fixed an issue that was preventing the ability to equip Exotic Ornaments to the Wish-Ender bow.
Abilities 
  • Fixed an issue where Hunter class ability cooldown times would increase if the player’s Mobility stat was over 100.
    • Players may now increase their Mobility to whatever value over 100 that they desire without detriment to their cooldown timers, even if it provides no real benefit.
    • Seriously, go ahead.
    • Max that stat out.
    • We dare you.
    • Show us how high you can get your Mobility.
General 
  • Reverted a change to Deuteranopia, Protanopia, and Tritanopia Colorblind Modes default colors to address community feedback.
  • Improved Roster grouping and sorting algorithms to generally improve Roster performance.

Source: Bungie

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Destiny 2 Update 2.39 Patch Notes; Drops for Hotfix 3.4.0.3 This January 20

  by   Alex Co  
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Bungie has released the Destiny 2 update 2.39 patch this January 20, and this is for hotfix 3.4.0.3, and includes fixes for activities, weapon changes and more. Read up on the full Destiny 2 January 20 patch notes below.

Destiny 2 Update 2.39 Patch Notes | Destiny 2 Update 3.4.0.3 Patch Notes | Destiny 2 January 20 Patch Notes:

ACTIVITIES

Dares of Eternity 
  • Fixed a rare crash that could occur during the Crota boss encounter.
Dungeon – Grasp of Avarice 
  • Improved responsiveness of Phryzhia (Ogre boss) becoming vulnerable when the cursed idol buff is activated.
Gambit 
  • Fixed an issue where defeating enemies with a finisher could cause a crash.
  • Note: The team is continuing to investigate general crashes in Gambit. Please continue to report issues to the #Help forum on Bungie.net.
Crucible 
  • Fixed an issue where invisible geometry could block bullets or movement on some curved surfaces.

MISC.

Weapons
  • Fixed an issue that was preventing the ability to equip Exotic Ornaments to the Wish-Ender bow.
Abilities 
  • Fixed an issue where Hunter class ability cooldown times would increase if the player’s Mobility stat was over 100.
    • Players may now increase their Mobility to whatever value over 100 that they desire without detriment to their cooldown timers, even if it provides no real benefit.
    • Seriously, go ahead.
    • Max that stat out.
    • We dare you.
    • Show us how high you can get your Mobility.
General 
  • Reverted a change to Deuteranopia, Protanopia, and Tritanopia Colorblind Modes default colors to address community feedback.
  • Improved Roster grouping and sorting algorithms to generally improve Roster performance.
Don’t forget, Xur and Trials of Osiris is due tomorrow, so make sure to bookmark our Destiny 2 hub to know it the moment it’s out.

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PlayStation 2021 Wrap-Up Report Lets Users Check Out Their Gaming Stats & More

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2021 has been a very big year for gaming, and Sony is looking to let their players know just how awesome it was with the PlayStation 2021 Wrap-Up report! This nifty site tracks down all of the achievements, stats, trophies, playtime, and more, all of which amount to your PlayStation 4 and/or PlayStation 5 experiences in 2021.

Detailed more over on the PlayStation Blog, the Wrap-Up report celebrates your biggest gaming moments in 2021 across a number of games. There are also a number of special stats for the exclusives released on the platform last year, such as the most popular weapon in Returnal, total number of wrecks in Destruction AllStars, and the percentage of players who have met Kit in Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart. These stats are compiled from players across the world, so you can compare your own stats with other PlayStation users.

Besides the these, Sony is also offering four free avatars that will be available to both PS5 and PS4 users who access their PlayStation 2021 Wrap-Up report. Check out the official page of the Wrap-Up report for more.

In case you missed it, Sony has issued a statement on Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard, and you can read all about it here.

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Report: Ghostwire Tokyo PSN Page Updated With March Release Date

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It would appear that Ghostwire Tokyo may have had its official release date revealed, as its PSN page has suddenly been updated with a March 24 release date! Check out our screencap of the page below, and see for yourself if this is when this game from Tango Gameworks is indeed releasing this March.

Check out the screenshot of the Ghostwire Tokyo PSN page with the possible March release date:

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We’ve reached out to see if this is an error on the part of Bethesda or Sony, but at the time of writing we’ve yet to receive a response. As is the case with everything unconfirmed, take this one with a grain of salt until officially confirmed.

In the meantime, check out the last trailer of Ghostwire Tokyo here. This one debuted at the last PlayStation Showcase stream and revealed more of the game’s gameplay, so it’s sure to hype up everyone waiting for the latest from legendary creator Shinji Mikami.

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Battlefield 2042 Renewal Map Pulled From PS4, Xbox One Rotation Due to “Decreased Stability”

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Following today’s Battlefield 2042 3.2 title update, it seems to have affected the game negatively on some platforms. For those on last-gen (PS4, Xbox One), DICE has announced that Battlefield 2042 Renewal map has been pulled from rotation due to issues.

Over on Twitter, the official Battlefield Direct Communications account states that the Renewal map was pulled due to “decreased stability” for PS4, Xbox One gamers playing on the map.

We’re seeing decreased stability for players on Xbox One, and PlayStation 4 when playing on Renewal

As a temporary measure, we’ve removed this map from rotations on affected platforms and will keep you updated on when we’re able to add it back in

Hopefully, this is sorted as soon as possible, and can be fixed server-side so that no patch needs to be released for it.

If you notice any other game-breaking bugs or issues that stemmed from today’s patch, leave a comment below to let us know, or send us an email (tips@mp1st.com). We’ll credit you if we do run it.

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Aliens Fireteam Elite Update 1.16 Out for Various Fixes This Jan. 20

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Cold Iron Studios has released the Aliens Fireteam Elite update 1.16 (PS5 version 1.016) patch this January 20, and this one is for various changes and fixes. Check out the Aliens Fireteam Elite patch notes for December 17 below.

Aliens Fireteam Elite Update 1.16 Patch Notes | Aliens Fireteam Elite Update 1.016 Patch Notes | Aliens Fireteam Elite January 20 Patch Notes:

PATCH 1.0.2.92826

We have implemented the following changes:

LOSS OF PROGRESS
  • Xbox & Game Pass:

    Fixed an issue where Xbox and Game Pass players might lose progress when swapping profiles, or if they loaded into a game without first loading the title screen. If any issues do persist, please let us know via our Bug Report channel on our official Discord server.

WEAPONS & ATTACHMENTS
  • The DT-57 Medved, Type 21 Tactical Shotgun, and Type 76 Auto Shotgun now use fixed spread patterns, instead of a rotating spread pattern.
  • Priming Magazine now refreshes itself on subsequent reloads, instead of needing the duration to complete before it can be reapplied.
  • Fixed an issue with explosions that would cause them to deal the same damage to all targets. The damage dealt by explosions now properly falls off based on each target’s distance from the explosion.
  • Fixed an issue where the Extended Flash Hider and Overloaded Rounds Attachments dealt friendly damage.
  • Fixed muzzle flash visuals when using the Anti-Material Brake Attachment.
  • Fixed an issue with many automatic weapons that could cause them to have additional delay between bullets when firing them single shot/semi-automatically. Firing these weapons semi-automatically should now be much more responsive. The following guns were affected by this change: M10 Auto Pistol, Rapid Responder, M39 SMG, X43 Barrage, PPZ-49 Vol, Type 76 Auto Shotgun, M41A2 Pulse Rifle, Kramer Assault Rifle, L36 Halberd, Type 88 Heavy, EVI-81 Zvezda Plasma Rifle, and the Microburst.
  • Fixed an issue where double clicking to fire would skip the spin up time on the L59 Minigun.
  • Hardened Incendiary Sentry Guns should now correctly deal damage over time.
ANIMATION
  • Fixed an issue where using Emotes with the Phalanx Class Kit while their shield is deployed would cause the animations to clip.
  • Fixed an issue with the reload animation for the Frontier Revolver.
  • Fixed an issue where some weapons would play the reload animation twice before actually reloading.
AUDIO
  • Doc’s Anesthesiologist Perk will no longer trigger a negative beep SFX when a player was hit by Spitter acid.
  • Adjusted weapon audio to be more impactful
  • Deploying multiple turrets will no longer cause audio issues.
  • Made various audio optimizations and adjustments.
  • Added SFX for Challenge Card completion or failure in the mission end screen.
  • UI SFX will no longer be dropped as a result of audio prioritization
  • Players will no longer say ‘Rebooting’ when reviving Hoenikker.
  • The audio notification for a player joining the queue will now only play once when two or more players join at the same time
  • Intercom announcements in the hub will now be inaudible when the Sound fx volume setting is set to 0.
CAMPAIGN
  • The Only Way to be Sure: Search: AI companions should no longer run ahead by themselves at the start of the Mission.
  • Priority One: Rescue: Players should no longer get stuck when vaulting over cover into a maintenance synth.
ENEMIES
  • Fixed an issue where elite enemies would sometimes instantly die after grappling a player.
ENVIRONMENT
  • Optimized the Point Defense map.
  • Fixed minor visual issues on the terrain in the Point Defense Map.
  • Fixed an issue where elite enemies could not attack players in a specific area of the Horde Mode map.
  • Point Defense: players should no longer see an unintentional cube when interacting with defense points.
  • Made environment improvements in the “The Only Way to Be Sure” campaign.
GAME MODES
  • Addressed an issue where some players were unable to access Point Defense and Horde Mode when offline.
  • Attachments introduced in Season 2 will now also drop from Point Defense and as bonus rolls from successfully completing Challenge Cards. All 13 Season 2 Attachments are now obtainable by completing Point Defense on Intense difficulty or higher.
  • Point Defense: Players should no longer be able to trigger the cave-in before all players have loaded into the mission.
  • Point Defense: Adjusted difficulty on Extreme and Insane levels by reducing the number of Elite enemies that spawn during phases 2 and 3. Increased the health of the defense points in higher difficulties.
KITS
  • Technician: Fixed an issue where the Technician’s Flame Turret wouldn’t fire at critters through animated doorways.
  • Technician: Real-Time Resource Reclamation Perk now works properly with Ability Recharge bonuses. Additionally, the delay before it explodes on death has been reduced.
  • Gunner: Incendiary Burst Ability now visually scales with Radius increases.
  • Phalanx: Shock Pulse and Concussion Pulse Abilities now visually scale with Radius increases.
  • Doc: Suppression Station Ability now increases size correctly when combined with radius perks.
UI
  • Fixed an issue where the Egress point at the end of a Point Defense mission would show the wrong icon on the Motion Tracker.
  • Fixed an issue where Weapon Colors would not apply if a player exited the menu from the Weapon Appearance screen.
  • Fixed an issue where the Sidearm UI prompt would still show in instances where Sidearms are disabled, like when certain Challenge Cards are in use.
GENERAL
  • Fixed a crash that would occur when using the Smooth Bore Barrel Attachment with specific weapons.
  • Fixed an issue where enemies would sometimes fall through the floor.
  • Firing weapons while on the Endeavor should no longer track toward Lifetime Stats.
  • Made performance improvements.

That’s about it for the patch.

Source: Steam

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GTA Online Weekly Update January 20 Reset

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Rockstar Games has rolled out the GTA Online weekly update January 20 reset of actvities and discounts! Check out the complete highlights and recap in one handy list below.

GTA Online Weekly Update January 20 Reset:

GTA Online welcomes a new stylish all-electric SUV with this week’s release of the Obey I-Wagen, now available for all to purchase at Southern San Andreas Super Autos.

Also, players that team up with the Families and Ballas gangs to recover Dr. Dre’s stolen music from the Vagos in The South Central Leak Finale – featuring the Dr. Dre song, Black Privilege – will score Double Rewards, with full details for this week below:

  • New Vehicle: The Obey I-Wagen is now available for purchase at Southern San Andreas Super Autos
  • Double GTA$ and RP for securing Dr. Dre’s stolen music in The South Central Leak Finale, featuring the Dr. Dre song, Black Privilege
  • Triple GTA$ and RP on all Simeon Contact Missions, including Premium Deluxe Repo Work
  • Double GTA$ and RP on Hardest Target
  • A GTA$200K Bonus for all players who have unlocked and purchased an Agency Weapon Finish from the Agency’s Armory by completing Payphone Hits, Short Trips, and helping Dr. Dre resolve his data leak
  • The Declasse Drift Tampa is this week’s top prize at the Lucky Wheel
  • This Week’s Prize Ride is the Karin Calico GTF, to be scored by any player who wins a Pursuit Series race five days in a row this week
  • Test Rides: The Karin Previon, Emperor Vectre, and the Pfister Comet S2
  • Agency Discounts: 30% off both the cost of upgrading an Agency with an Armory, and the exclusive weaponry within the Armory
  • Vehicle Discounts: 60% off MTL Wastelander, 50% off Nagasaki Blazer Aqua and the Annis Elegy Retro Custom, 40% off Progen Itali GTB/GTB Custom, the Invetero Coquette D10, JoBuilt Hauler Custom, Brute Armored Boxville, HVY Barrage, plus 30% off the Emperor Vectre
  • Prime Gaming Bonus: Players who connect their Social Club account with Prime Gaming will receive a GTA$100K bonus for playing any time this week

Discounts:
In addition to the Armory discounts mentioned above, there is a veritable fleet of vehicles on sale this week. Whether you’re looking for the adrenaline rush of the amphibious Blazer Aqua, the double-thick protection of an Armored Boxville, or the sinuous curves of the Coquette D10 – there’s something in there for every kind of motorhead. See below for the complete list.

Vehicles:

  • 40% off HVY Barrage
  • 50% off Nagasaki Blazer Aqua
  • 40% off Brute Armored Boxville
  • 30% off Emperor Vectre
  • 40% off Progen Itali GTB/GTB Custom
  • 50% off Annis Elegy Retro Custom
  • 40% off Invetero Coquette D10
  • 40% off JoBuilt Hauler Custom
  • 60% off MTL Wastelander

Tune in next week for the next GTA Online weekly update.

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Fortnite Update 3.43 Deployed for Color Blind Settings Fix This Jan. 20

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Epic Games has released the Fortnite update 3.43 (PS5 version 1.000.053) patch this January 20, and this is for a fix, which should be expected given we just got the v19.10 title update earlier this week. Check out what’s new in the Fortnite January 20 patch notes below.

Fortnite Update 3.43 Patch Notes | Fortnite Update 1.000.053 Patch Notes | Fortnite January 20 Patch Notes:

Here’s the announcement straight from Epic Games:

We’re aware that color blind mode settings are reset and no longer saved. We’re working on a fix and will update you when we have more information to share.

This issue is now resolved for players on PC! Your color blind settings can be saved again and will not reset.

We’ll let you know when this issue is fixed for players on console, too.

This issue is now resolved on PlayStation and Xbox consoles.

We will let you know when this issue is fixed on Nintendo Switch.

For those gaming on the Nintendo Switch, aim assist has been fixed as well!

We are aware of and investigating an issue with aim assist while using motion controls on Nintendo Switch. We will update you when we have more information.

The issue with aim assist while using motion controls on Nintendo Switch is now fixed!

If there are other fixes in this patch not mentioned above that players discover, feel free to leave a comment below to let us know.

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WWE 2K22 Features, Different Editions Revealed, Release Date Confirmed for March 11

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Just a few days ago, we reported on the WWE 2K22 release date leak which turned out to be legit. Today, 2K has revealed the WWE 2K22 features, the different editions players can buy, and more!

Set to launch this March 11 for the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC, WWE 2K22 will feature a redesigned game engine, new controls, improved visuals, and all-new game modes! Check out more details straight from the press release.

WWE 2K22 Features:

  • VISUALS & GAMEPLAY – Throw down with the biggest and most realistic-looking WWE Superstars and Legends like The Rock, Sasha Banks, Brock Lesnar, and more. WWE2K22 hits different – including an all new visual effects engine, never seen before camera angles, rescanned and realistic Superstars, unique environments and more!

From the redesigned gameplay engine to new controls and upgraded visuals, WWE 2K22 is set to look, feel, play, and “Hit Different.” The engine, coupled with WWE 2K’s most stunning graphics to date, ensures an unprecedented level of realism for the franchise. Alongside an updated and intuitive control scheme, as well as an immersive presentation and varied camera angles, players will feel the pressure and reward of every punch, kick, and slam.

  • 2K SHOWCASE – 619 your way to Superstardom and celebrate pivotal moments in Rey Mysterio’s iconic career in 2K Showcase. Booyaka!

Popular game modes including the returning 2K Showcase – starring Rey Mysterio – incorporate new features and updates, allowing players to relive the iconic moments behind Mysterio’s most famous matches. In MyRISE, players chart their own paths to superstardom. With Universe Mode and the upgraded Creation Suite, WWE 2K22 offers players the ability to fully customize their WWE experience down to the smallest details. From taking control over brands, premium live events, match results, rivalries, and more – or creating the ultimate custom Superstar personas, arenas, and championships – players can share all their creations with the global WWE 2K22 community with first-time-ever, cross-platform sharing.

  • MyFACTION – In a franchise-first, the all-new MyFACTION lets you build a faction that rivals the nWo. Collect, manage and upgrade WWE Superstars, with weekly events and regular updates!

In addition, WWE 2K22 will introduce new modes to the WWE 2K experience: MyGM and MyFACTION. In MyGM, players step into the role of a WWE General Manager and call the shots on their way to building the biggest brand in the WWE Universe. From drafting the ultimate roster of WWE Superstars and Legends to developing iconic rivalries and championship showdowns, players will get the chance to take the reins and prove themselves on sports entertainment’s biggest stages. With the franchise-first MyFACTION mode, players can collect and manage their dream faction with weekly events and regular updates, providing tremendous challenges and replay value.

  • CREATION SUITE – Build for Yourself, Share with the World! The Creation Suite is back and better than ever. Be yourself or someone else. Then step in the ring anytime, anywhere in the world.

WWE 2K22 Different Editions Breakdown and Pre-Order Bonus:

WWE 2K22 features four editions of the game: Standard Edition, Cross-Gen Digital Bundle, Deluxe Edition, and – in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the New World Order faction – nWo 4-Life Digital Edition:

  • The Standard Edition will be available for $59.99 on previous-gen platforms (PlayStation® 4, Xbox One consoles and PC) and for $69.99 on current-gen consoles (PlayStation® 5 and Xbox Series X|S) in both physical and digital formats;
  • The Cross-Gen Bundle will be available for $79.99 and includes the digital Standard Edition and the Starrcade ’96 Rey Mysterio Pack across previous and current-gen within the same PlayStation and Xbox consoles;*
  • The Deluxe Edition will be available for $99.99 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S in both physical and digital formats, and on PC in digital format. The Deluxe Edition includes the Standard Edition plus the Undertaker Immortal Pack; a Season Pass to all five post-launch DLC content packs; the MyRISE Mega-Boost and SuperCharger packs; limited edition WWE® SuperCard content** (included in-box for physical copies only). The Deluxe Edition will be available from March 8, 2022 – three days early!*** Players who purchase the PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S edition will also receive the Starrcade ’96 Rey Mysterio Pack;
  • The nWo 4-Life Digital Edition will be available for $119.99 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Celebrating 25 years of the faction that turned the sports entertainment world on its head, in addition to the Standard Edition, and all bonus content included in the Deluxe Edition, the nWo 4-Life Edition comes with MyFACTION EVO Cards and alternate nWo attires for Hollywood Hogan, Scott Hall, Kevin Nash, and Syxx plus a playable Eric Bischoff character, WCW Souled Out 1997 and WCW Bash at the Beach 1996 arenas, and the nWo Wolfpac Championship. The nWo 4-Life Edition will also be available from March 8, 2022 – three days early! ***;
  • Pre-Order Bonuses: Players who pre-order the Standard Edition and Cross-Gen Digital Bundle will also receive the Undertaker Immortal Pack, which includes three additional Undertaker personas, MyFACTION EVO cards for Undertaker, plus MyFACTION Perks and Bonuses, including an Undertaker MyFACTION Logo Card, Undertaker MyFACTION Wallpaper Card, and Undertaker MyFACTION Nameplate Card****. This pack is also included in the Deluxe Edition and nWo 4-Life Edition at launch.

After a year’s break, are you going to check out WWE 2K22 and give it a chance? Hopefully, this one kickstarts the franchise anew.

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Hitman 3 Update 1.09 Patch Notes; Kicks Off Year 2 This Jan. 20

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IO Interactive has released the Hitman 3 update 1.09 (PS5: 1.009) January 20 patch, which brings Year 2 content and more! For the new content and patch notes, head on below.

Hitman 3 Update 1.09 Patch Notes | Hitman 3 Update 1.009 Patch Notes | Hitman 3 Year 2 Patch Notes:

HITMAN 3 Year 2 starts today, with the release of the Year 2 Patch (3.100)! This update will prepare the game for the arrival of new content, which was recently revealed in our HITMAN 3 Year 2 blog post, as well as bring improvements and bug fixes.

Year 2 will launch with a brand new game mode: Elusive Target Arcade, support for PC VR, and welcomes new players to the World of Assassination through Steam and Game Pass releases. Read on for more practical information on all of that, as well as the full list of fixes for this patch.

HITMAN 3 – Year 2 Patch Overview

HITMAN 3 will be updated to version 3.100 on all platforms; PS5, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC, Stadia and Switch. You can check the current game version that you are playing, by looking at the bottom of the Options menu.

Patch Release Time: Thursday 20th January 2022, 1pm UTC aka 2pm CET
Patch size: Between 2GB and 3.5 GB on all platforms.

HITMAN Trilogy / Game Pass Release Time: Thursday 20th January 2022, 1pm UTC aka 2pm CET
(Please be aware that the H3 servers will be in maintenance when HM Trilogy launches)

Steam Release Time: Thursday 20th January 2022, 6pm UTC aka 7pm CET
(The Steam release is set to 7pm CET to enable us to coordinate the release with Valve in Seattle.)

Maintenance: We will take the HITMAN 3 servers offline one hour before the release of the patch in preparation of the release. Once the patch is available, players will be able to download and install it. The game servers for each platform will come back online once they’ve been checked and verified. Updates will be posted to the official @IOInteractive Twitter account.

Cloud: Stadia and Switch players do not need to download or install the patch. They will get access to the latest version when they launch the game after the above time.

HITMAN 3 – Year 2 Patch New Content

Elusive Target Arcade

Elusive Target Arcade is a brand new game mode that takes the Elusive Target concept to the next level, mixes up the formula and introduces new challenges and unlockable rewards – all whilst keeping the essence of what makes Elusive Targets exciting and interesting to play.

On January 20, our launch batch of 3 Arcade Contracts will be added to HITMAN 3, one for each game in the trilogy. Across the launch batch of Arcade Contracts, you’ll be able to revisit 11 different ETs across 10 locations. The three contracts will be permanently available via the Arcade, whether you succeed or not. If you succeed in all missions of a given Arcade Contract, you’ll be able to ‘reset’ the contract and immediately play from the start. Failure at any point is met with a 12-hour lockout. Read more about Elusive Target Arcade in our Year 2 Reveal blog post.

Elusive Target Arcade will also bring new rewards to the table and the first one available is the Krugermeier 2-2 Dark. Complete any one of the Arcade Contracts in the launch batch to add it to your inventory.


HITMAN VR on PC

HITMAN VR arrives for HITMAN 3 on PC and all supported PC platforms: Epic Games Store, Steam and Windows PC (Microsoft Store). Plus, we’re supporting the entire World of Assassination trilogy. If you can access HITMAN 1 and HITMAN 2 within HITMAN 3 (Standard, Deluxe or Trilogy) on your PC, you can play it all in VR. Read more about it in our Year 2 Reveal Blog.

For details about supported hardware and minimum specs, see our PC VR Player Support Page.

HITMAN 3 on Steam

At 7pm CET on January 20, we’ll manually be pressing the buttons to release HITMAN 3 Standard Edition, HITMAN 3 Deluxe Edition and HITMAN Trilogy on the Steam Store. This will allow us to coordinate the release at a time that fits with IOI in Copenhagen and Valve in Seattle. There won’t be any ‘coming soon’ page before this time, so we’ll be going from 0-100 once those buttons are pressed. The expected download size for HITMAN 3 is 65GB.

We’re releasing with support for Steam Achievements and Trading Cards – plus we’ll be including the Trinity Pack (the HITMAN 3 pre-order bonus) for free with all editions of HITMAN 3 mentioned above for the first 30 days.

If you’ve already played HITMAN 2 on Steam, the locations that you can access in that game will automatically be converted into an ‘Access Pass’ for HITMAN 3. These will be applied to your account and the locations should be available and ready to play from the first time you launch the game. Plus, you’ll be able to carryover progress from HITMAN 2 on Steam into HITMAN 3, but this process is not automatic. More details about progression carryover is on our Progression Carryover Player Support page.

HITMAN Trilogy

HITMAN Trilogy brings together the World of Assassination trilogy into a single package as a way for new players to get started in Agent 47’s universe. HITMAN Trilogy will be available digitally, starting at 2pm CET on January 20 for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Epic Games Store, Steam (7pm CET), Xbox Game Pass, PC Game Pass and Game Pass Ultimate. More details are on our HITMAN Trilogy Player Support Page.

HITMAN Trilogy is available digitally on January 20 for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Epic Games Store, Steam, Xbox Game Pass, PC Game Pass and Game Pass Ultimate.

HITMAN 3 RESOLVED ISSUES (Year 2 Patch: 3.100)

PS5hhhhhhhh
We’ve resolved an issue where audio could abruptly cut out or become muted during gameplay. This issue was especially prominent on PlayStation 5.

Xbox Access
We’ve resolved an issue where some Xbox players could intermittently lose access to content. After an investigation, we’ve identified that players who owned a lot of different Hitman content on the same console were most likely to be affected.

Improved Stability
We’ve made back-end changes to ensure a smoother online experience and reduce the number of ‘disconnection’ issues encountered by players.

Epic Achievements
We’ve added support for Epic Achievements and Avatars. More details can be found on the Epic Games Blog.

Windows PC Support
In addition to Epic Games Store and Steam, HITMAN 3 and HITMAN Trilogy are now available on Windows PC (Microsoft). Players on this platform (including PC Game Pass players) will have access to their existing HITMAN 3 progression that was earned playing HITMAN 3 on any Xbox console. That progression will also be synchronised between Xbox consoles and the Windows PC (Microsoft) versions of the game. Also, any Contracts created on this PC platform will be shared with Xbox console players and vice versa. These features are possible because Xbox Live is the central service that brings the two platforms together.

Shoulder Swap Controller
We’ve implemented a permanent fix for the ‘Shoulder Swap’ option, so that it’s now available when playing in Offline Mode with a controller.

Target Down Dialogue
We’ve implemented richer NPC dialogue that triggers when certain NPCs discover a target or VIP has been pacified, eliminated, or otherwise hurt. They will refer to them by name in several ways, such as when reporting their knowledge to a guard.

Lens Flare Reduction
We’ve resolved a handful of issues that could result in an excessively strong lens flare when certain light sources met reflective surfaces.

2 Easy 2 Silent
We’ve tweaked the unlock conditions for the ‘Silent Assassin’ trophy so that it unlocks more consistently according to the requirements.

Challenge Display
We’ve fixed an issue that could cause the menu UI to incorrectly display the mission that a challenge could be completed on. Now, the game will be more accurate when displaying what mission is best suited to complete a given challenge.

Glass Smash
We’ve resolved an issue where several glass panes were missing SFX when being smashed.

HUD Flash
We’ve resolved an issue where some HUD icons and messages would repeatedly flash during gameplay, depending on specific player actions.

We Use This To Fix
We’ve resolved an issue where the Versatile Assassin challenge on ‘The Author’ (H1 Patient Zero campaign mission) did not unlock, despite completing all the requirements. To ensure that the challenges are completed and tracked accurately, we recommend players complete all objectives and end the mission.

Dubai: Deadly Elevator
We’ve resolved an issue where NPCs that were attacked and thrown down an elevator shaft in Dubai would be pacified rather than killed. Now, only death awaits.

Dartmoor: Outdoors, Indoors
We’ve resolved an issue where 47 could see through a specific wall from outside the mansion in Dartmoor.

Chongqing: You’re Dead to Me
We’ve made changes to several areas in the Chongqing, so that any NPCs that find themselves outside of the playable area are classified as ‘killed’ and the bodies are ‘hidden’.

Chongqing: Table, No Table
We’ve tweaked the properties of an ‘invisible table’ in the Gluttony Gobble Escalation. Basically, it’s gone.

Mendoza: No Soup For You
We’ve resolved an issue where Agent 47 would be unable to move without being spotted, when starting as the Asado Chef.

Mendoza: Overly Persistent Prompt
We’ve removed a ‘prompt’ icon from near one of the persistent shortcuts in Mendoza.

Mendoza: Rich Harvest
We’ve made the Rich Harvest trophy/achievement slightly easier to unlock by not requiring the completion of a ‘hidden’ mission story on Mendoza. This should remove confusion amongst players who appeared to have fulfilled the requirements but did not receive the trophy/achievement.

Mendoza: Diana Dialogue
We’ve resolved an issue that could cause Diana’s dialogue not to trigger at the start of the Mendoza campaign mission.

Bangkok: Unusual Identity
We’ve resolved several issues where NPC names and images did not match up with the actual NPC in Bangkok.

Credit Where It’s Due, 3.100
We’ve updated the in-game credits where needed to reflect work done since the last patch, including new members of the team that have joined.

That’s about it for this major patch.

Source: IO Interactive

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Sony Expects Microsoft to “Ensure Activision Games Are Multiplatform”

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The whole gaming industry is still reeling in from the massive announcement of Activision Blizzard’s purchase by Microsoft, and we are now beginning to see what other major publishers think of this historic deal. Sony and PlayStation, Microsoft’s longstanding competitor in the gaming space, have released a statement expecting the Xbox company to “ensure Activision games are multiplatform,” which should clue in people of Sony’s current deals with Activision’s Call of Duty franchise.

As reported by the Wall Street Journal, the PlayStation publisher issued a statement on the massive gaming deal, and it says volumes despite being quite brief:

“We expect that Microsoft will abide by contractual agreements and continue to ensure Activision games are multiplatform,” a Sony spokesperson states.

This statement seems fair, and Microsoft will most likely honor these “contractual agreements.” Deathloop, a Bethesda title, was part of an exclusive deal to release it first on PlayStation consoles, and despite Microsoft’s purchase of the publisher, they have honored this exclusivity. It’s highly likely that Sony has exclusive deals with Activision’s Call of Duty series as well.

All of that said, there’s no telling what will happen once those “contractual agreements” end. As proven by both Elder Scrolls 6 and Starfield, these Microsoft acquisitions were made in order to secure exclusives, and it should not be a surprise to many if Call of Duty in two years or so will be exclusive to both PC and Xbox.

In case you missed it, here is a list of all the known IPs acquired by Microsoft after its historic purchase of Activision Blizzard.

Source: The Wall Street Journal

Tags: Microsoft Sony

MP1st Staff

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