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Marvel’s Avengers Update 1.000.032 Flies Out This Jan. 6

  by   Alex Co  
January 6, 2022 12:35 pm in News

Crystal Dynamics has released the Marvel’s Avengers update 1.000.032 patch for both last-gen and next-gen platforms this January 6! This is an unannounced title update, and seems to be a a hefty download, though gamers shouldn’t expect new content. Check out what’s new below in today’s patch below.

Marvel’s Avengers Update 1.000.032 Patch Notes:

Size: 5GB (Steam)

Update: Crystal Dynamics has mentioned in the game’s Discord channel that the patch called 2.2.1a is for minor improvements.

Crystal Dynamics has not released any official patch notes for the game just yet. However, a new Shipment is coming in hot doay, and it’s none other than the MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe) Civil War outfit for Hawkeye!

Speaking of Outfits, check out MCU bundle available in the game right here. As for new content, it looks like we’ll be getting a new hero in She-Hulk sometime this year! Read up on that right here in our report.

Once we know the official patch notes, we’ll be sure to update the post. If you spot any gameplay-related or technical-related improvements or changes, let us know what you find down in the comments below. For those who haven’t read or heard of the studio’s reimbursment plan for the lost Units and Fragments, head on over here.

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Marvel’s Avengers Update 1.57 Rolled Out This January 6 (Update)

  by   Alex Co  
12:29 pm in News

Crystal Dynamics has released the first title update for Marvel’s Avengers this 2022! The Marvel’s Avengers update 1.57 has been rolled out on all platforms this January 6, which is an unannounced title update. This is a hefty download it seems, though gamers shouldn’t expect new content.

Marvel’s Avengers Update 1.57 Patch Notes:

Size: 5GB (Steam)

Update: Crystal Dynamics has mentioned in the game’s Discord channel that the patch called 2.2.1a is for minor improvements.

For now, Crystal Dynamics has not released any official patch notes for the game just yet. However, a new Shipment is coming in hot doay, and it’s none other than the MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe) Civil War outfit for Hawkeye!

Speaking of Outfits, check out MCU bundle available in the game right here. As for new content, it looks like we’ll be getting a new hero in She-Hulk sometime this year! Read up on that right here in our report.

Once we know the official patch notes, we’ll be sure to update the post. If you spot any gameplay-related or technical-related improvements or changes, let us know what you find down in the comments below.

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Dead Cells Update 1.31 Out for The Queen & The Sea DLC This Jan. 6

  by   MP1st Staff  
11:58 am in News

Motion Twin has released the Dead Cells update 1.31 patch this January 6, and this one is for the long-awaited The Queen & the Sea DLC! Check out the full patch notes below for everything new.

Dead Cells Update 1.31 Patch Notes:

So what exactly is in it?

We’re adding two late-game biomes, which are alternative paths to High Peak Castle and Hand of the King, plus a boss biome.

The Infested Shipwreck

If the name of this biome didn’t already give you a clue, you’ll be fighting your way through the bowels of a rotten shipwreck with eldritch horrors lurking behind every corner. We’ve introduced some quirks to make it fresh for you guys.
There are platforms and floor sections that enemies can break, disrupting your movement and even dumping you onto the spikes below. Armoured shrimps chase you down and can move vertically and horizontally with ease, letting them attack you from any direction. Anchor throwers…throw anchors at you, who’d have thought it!

To combat this terrible threat, you’ll gain access to a formidable arsenal of nautical weapons such as a trident, a pirate hook and a… shark?

We’re also introducing another pet in the form of the Leghugger, a not-so-cute armoured shrimp thing with an insatiable hunger for flesh and a tendency for sudden growth spurts.

Finally, no journey into a shipwreck is complete without a treasure hunt! Collect the pieces of the torn-up treasure map and put it back together to find the mythical booty…

Lighthouse

Find your way through the shipwreck and you’ll reach the base of the lighthouse. We promised you something different with one of the biomes and now it’s the time to reveal what that is: the lighthouse is more or less a vertical chase scene & several miniboss fights combined, complete with rope pulleys, breakable barriers and deadly flames!
Scaling this soaring tower will be no easy task, as you’ll need to outrun rising flames from below. While fending off a trio of highly skilled warriors. At the same time. Just another day on the island!


Opportunities for rest will appear, but they will be short-lived. You are being chased by relentless killers after all…

The Crown

If you manage to make it through all of that unscathed (or at least alive) you’ll end up at the summit of the lighthouse in a bid to light the beacon and escape the island. However, to accomplish this feat you’ll need to triumph in a final duel against a familiar foe…

Beat the final challenge to discover a brand new ending…

  • New DLC : The Queen and the Sea!
  • Find your way to and explore two new coastal biomes, which are alternatives to the High Peak Castle and the Throne Room :

    – Infested Shipwreck, an unlikely amalgation of driftwood, home to unfortunate sailors who couldn’t escape the malaise in time, as well as… shrimps?

    – The Lighthouse, which seems to be your last hope of finally leaving this cursed island. Climbing to the top and lighting up that beacon can’t be a bad idea, right?

  • Two new bosses!

    Fight against the alternative to Hand of the King, guarding the Lighthouse and trying to prevent you from reaching the top of it, where someone seems to be watching your every move.

  • This DLC also brings you 10 new items to unlock and add to your arsenal!

    6 Melee Weapons :

    – Abyssal Trident, which lets you charge towards your enemies and impale them, to inflict critical damage.

    – Hand Hook. Grab your foes and throw them behind you, for easy kills off the side of platforms, as well as that little bit of crowd control.

    – Maw of the Deep. A literal shark. And you can throw it. Yep. No, for real, where did the Beheaded find this.

    – Bladed Tonfas, whose damage scales upon your running capacity, with a big critical jump when at max speed.

    – Wrecking Ball, the heaviest weapon of them all. Quite hard to throw, but it will tear through crowds of unsuspecting mobs with ease.

    – Queen’s Rapier. Tear through reality (and your enemies) with the favorite weapon of the so-called Queen of the island!

  • 2 Ranged Weapons :

    – Throwing Cards. Shoot cards in various patterns and stick them in your enemies, before recalling them all to deal major damage!

    – Gilded Yumi, the heaviest bow of them all, with the heaviest arrows, and the heaviest hits. So heavy, in fact, that those arrows might just pick mobs up off the ground, and bring them along to their inevitable death.

  • 2 Skills :

    – Leghugger. A new pet, a baby evil shrimp, although this one seems to be quite more friendly. Let it free and it’ll quickly bite the life out of your opponents.

    – Scavenged Bombard. The Beheaded took inspiration from those pesky pirates and made his own automatic turret-cannon. The reloading is quite slow, but the damage it deals makes up for it.

  • As well as 15 new Outfits!

Balancing

  • Nerfed the attack power of Legendary Pets.
  • Pets now ignore lava and cannot die to it.
  • Increased Machete & Pistol‘s attack speed
  • Hard Light Sword‘s mark damage is now weaker at low marks and stronger at high marks.
  • Face Flask doesn’t grant recovery anymore. Note that the in-game description has only been updated for a few languages for now, with all other coming in the next patch. Sorry for the inconvenience.
  • Some weapons now destroy breakable grounds if the Ram rune has been obtained.

Bug fixes

  • Fixed a softlock when interacting with an object while in the Pollo Power transformation.
  • Fixed Armadillopack not parrying some of Spoiler Boss‘ attacks.
  • Fixed Lightning Bolt / Flamethrower not stopping when triggered from the backpack. For real this time.
  • Fixed the Blowgun‘s animation not stopping when shot from the backpack.
  • Fixed the Beheaded’s head disappearing during some cinematics.
  • Fixed the transition to Morass of the Banished not showing on the World Map.
  • Fixed a softlock when quitting the game while in the Binoculars‘ view.
  • Fixed the parallax elements showing incorrectly behind Undying Shores‘ ZDoors
  • Fixed The Giant‘s hands not doing anything after getting interrupted by the Giant Whistle.
  • Removed an unused pathfinding system, that was causing unnecessary long loading times.
  • Various visual and collision optimizations.

That’s about it for the patch

Source: Dead Cells

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GTA Online Weekly Update January 6 Reset

  by   MP1st Staff  
11:34 am in News

Rockstar Games has rolled out the GTA Online weekly update January 6 reset of actvities and discounts! Check out the complete highlights and recap in one handy list below.

GTA Online Weekly Update January 6 Reset:

GTA Online players can now add a brand-new car to their collection, the enviable Pfister Comet S2 Cabrio, available to purchase at Legendary Motorsport.

In addition, this week brings Double Rewards in the Nightlife Leak Finale and the challenging Specialist+ Security Contracts – both of which debuted as part of The Contract. 

Highlights from today’s update include:

  • New Vehicle: The Pfister Comet S2 Cabrio, available at Legendary Motorsport
  • Returning Modes: Every Bullet Counts, Hardest Target, Kill Quota, and Power Play, with the latter paying Triple GTA$ and RP
  • Double GTA$ and RP on the Nightlife Leak Finale and Specialist+ Security Contracts
  • A free Orange DJ Pooh Tee for any player who meets with Dr. Dre at the Los Santos Golf Club and completes the intro to The Data Leaks
  • A free Rockstar Studio Colors Sweater for visiting Record A Studios this week
  • Weapon Discounts: Free Minigun, plus 50% off all Mk II Weapons Mods
  • Vehicle Discounts: 50% off the HVY Insurgent, 40% off the Rhino Tank, Anti-Aircraft Trailer, and Pfister Neon, 30% off the Överflöd Imorgon, and 25% off the Enus Deity and TM-02 Khanjali
  • The Coil Raiden is this week’s top prize at the Lucky Wheel
  • Prize Ride and Challenge: Placing in the Top 3 across nine different Pursuit Series races this week will earn the Annis Euros
  • Test Rides: The Vapid Dominator ASP, Dinka RT3000, and Übermacht Cypher
  • Prime Gaming Bonus: Players who connect their Social Club account with Prime Gaming will get a GTA$100K bonus for playing any time this week

Discounts:

Close quarters usually means a more intimate form of combat — but you can always blow the door down with a free Minigun, if that’s your preferred MO. Speaking of weapons and combat, step your armament game up — all Mk II Weapons Mods are half off for the next week.

In addition to the above, there are a range of vehicles both weaponized and not on sale this week:

  • 25% off Enus Deity
  • 50% off HVY Insurgent
  • 25% off TM-02 Khanjali
  • 40% off Rhino Tank
  • 40% off Anti-Aircraft Trailer
  • 30% off Överflöd Imorgon
  • 40% off Pfister Neon

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

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Apex Legends Upcoming Event “Dark Depths” Out This Jan. 11, Here’s What to Expect

  by   MP1st Staff  
11:24 am in News

Respawn Entertainment has just revealed their latest upcoming event for Apex Legends called “Dark Depths,” and this one is releasing a few days from now, on January 11! Check out more details on the event below, including a trailer that gives players a rundown on what to expect.

Here is an introduction on the event, as detailed on the YouTube teaser:

The waters of Storm Point may look clear, but the Legends know that danger lies within. Channel the might of the seas in the Dark Depths Event! Duke it out on the new Habitat Arenas map. Leviathans have survived there for decades: how long will you last? Grab new limited-time skins for Ash, Horizon, Lifeline and Fuse, and complete daily and weekly challenges to earn more rewards inspired by myths and legends of the deep.

EA has also released a blog on the Dark Depths event, and here is a rundown of everything new:

New Arenas Map: Habitat

Storm Point is just one of many islands in the New Antillia archipelago. Habitat 4 is one of the smallest islands in the chain, and is best known as a Leviathan breeding ground. Early IMC research groups were surprised to find that a large population of local Leviathans gravitated toward the island, and designated Habitat 4 as an ethology base to study the creatures’ behavior. It’s been over a century since then, and while the IMC is gone, the gentle giants they studied here remain.

Habitat 4 was inspired by Leviathans and how it would feel to fight in their breeding grounds. It represents our vision of an arena established in a natural environment, while holding true to the tentpoles of arena design. With that being said, one of Habitat 4’s key features is a large waterfall. Through the passage of time it has eroded the landscape, forming trenches and terraces of varied elevation. Making this island a paradise for slides and quick getaways.

Flash Events

Flash Events during Dark Depths are essentially individual prize tracks per week. So each week there will be a new set of unique prizes + 1 unique badge players can earn by completing challenges. Here’s a look at some of the rewards that will be available each week.

  • January 11th to January 18th 
    • Key prizes include: Apex Packs, Epic Holospray, Load Screen
  • January 18th to January 25th
    • Key prizes include: Apex Pack, Valkyrie Epic Holospray, 1 Dark Depths Pack
  • January 25th to February 1st 
    • Key prizes include: Epic Revenant Holospray, Epic Alternator Skin, Epic Revenant Skin

These are just some of the rewards you’ll be able to earn!

Unlock themed cosmetics that turn the Legends into terrors from the deep. Purchase Legendary skins for Ash, Horizon, Lifeline and Fuse – or get a guaranteed new themed item in a Dark Depths Pack* and unlock cosmetics, weapon charms, trackers and more. Buy bundles or themed packs* to complete matching cosmetic sets for each Legendary skin, and complete daily and weekly challenges to earn prizes on the rewards track.

Dark Depths Pack

New to this event are special limited time Dark Depths Packs. For 400 Apex Coins, players can get an Event Thematic Pack that’s guaranteed to have a non-dupe event-limited item.

  • Dark Depths Packs are available for a limited time during the Dark Depths Event, but the items will always be available in the standard Apex Pack pool of items
  • Dark Depths Packs however, guarantee you one non-duplicate Dark Depths Thematic Event item
  • The new thematic event will introduce 40 new items around the Dark Depths theme
  • Dark Depths items can always be crafted with crafting metals. After two seasons, crafting metal costs of Dark Depths Items may be reduced.
  • To preview/view what the new items are, players can go to the thematic event tab in-game
  • For more information around event thematic packs please visit our FAQ page https://www.ea.com/games/apex-legends/about/frequently-asked-questions

The Dark Depths Event for Apex Legends is releasing on January 11 across platforms. In case you missed it, Respawn has recently shared more of Bangalore’s backstory in a new Stories from the Outlands trailer which you can check out here.

Source: EA

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Red Dead Online Weekly Reset and Monthly Schedule for January 2022

  by   Alex Co  
11:04 am in News

It seems Rockstar has shaken up how it dishes out the weekly reset for Red Dead Online, as we now have a full slate of highlights for the month in one go, as well as what’s new for the week! With this in mind, MP1st is here with the Red Dead Online weekly reset and monthly schedule for January 2022!

Here’s what’s coming per Rockstar’s press release:

Red Dead Online Weekly Reset and Monthly Schedule for January 2022:

Highlights for the month include:

  • Double RDO$, XP and Gold on A Land of Opportunity Missions, plus an Offer for 5 Gold Bars off the Butcher’s Table, Collector’s Bag, Moonshine Shack, Sample Kit, or either of the Bounty Hunter Licenses for completing the finale “Destroyed By Grief”
  • Triple Ability Card XP on Call to Arms, and Double RDO$ and XP on all Featured Series
  • Double RDO$ and XP for clearing any Gang Hideouts, plus increased chances of finding Capitale when looting enemies downed at Gang Hideouts
  • A free “Hell Yeah” Emote for all Persistent Posse leaders that log in before February 1, plus waived Persistent Posse fees during the same period
  • Select Provisions are free all month long, including Tender Pork Loin, Mature Venison Meat, Prime Beef Joint, Cheese Wedges, Salted Beef, Barlett Pears, Fresh Peaches, Local Carrots, Hand Picked Corn, and Orchard Apples
  • A free Kneller Dakota Saddle for reaching a 3-day role challenge streak (in any role)
  • Returning Limited-Time Clothing: The Irwin Coat, Salter Shoes, Cossack Hat, Furred Gloves, Darned Stockings, Tied Pants and the Fanned Stovepipe Hat are now available at local Tailors and the Catalogue
  • Waived rank requirements on the Lancaster Repeater, Double Action Revolver, and Semi Auto Shotgun, at local Gunsmiths and the Catalogue
  • New Discounts: 50% off the cost of an Appearance Change, plus 30% off all Hats, Mustang Horses, and Nokota Horses
  • Prime Gaming Benefits: Players who connect their Social Club account to Prime Gaming through January 17 will get Rewards for a free Bolt Action Rifle and Coat, while doing so between January 18 and February 14 will net a Reward for a free pair of select Pants and an Offer for 30% off an Arabian Horse

All Featured Series will be dishing out 2X RDO$ and XP throughout the month. See below for a timeline detailing what’s available in each upcoming week and gear up accordingly

January 6–10:

  • A Reward for 2,000 XP for playing with a Persistent Posse
  • An Offer for 30% off any Revolver for winning a Featured Series match
  • A Reward for a free Ability Card for completing both a standard Bounty and either a Legendary or Infamous Bounty
  • Team Shootout Series (Hardcore) will be the Featured Series all week

Discounts

Step your armaments up by taking advantage of waived rank requirements on the Lancaster Repeater, Double Action Revolver, and Semi Auto Shotgun at local Gunsmiths and within the pages of the Catalogue.

Provisions often make the difference between surviving and thriving out in the elements. Don’t make your next adventure an exercise in lean living, especially when the following fresh food items are free for the next four weeks: Tender Pork Loin, Mature Venison Meat, Prime Beef Joint, Cheese Wedges, Salted Beef, Bartlett Pears, Fresh Peaches, Local Carrots, Hand-Picked Corn, and Orchard Apples.

Turning over a new leaf and finding a new lease on life is as easy as visiting the Character Creator and taking half off the cost of an Appearance Change for this first month of the New Year.

Is your old, reliable steed skewing older than it is reliable these days? Visit your local Stables to take 30% off the price of all Nokota and Mustang Horses and find a new mount to suit your needs. Reaching a 3-day role challenge streak (in any role) this month will also land you the Kneller Dakota Saddle, as an added bonus.

In addition to the limited-time-only clothing items listed previously, all Hats are 30% off at Tailors and in the Catalogue.

In the spirit of gathering with friendly faces to start new beginnings, all Persistent Posse fees are waived until February 1. Meanwhile, all Persistent Posse leaders will receive the “Hell Yeah” Emote for logging in to play Red Dead Online at any point before February 1.

We’ll be back next week, with the new set of new activities and more.

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Dying Light 2 Dying 2 Know Final Episode to Air on January 13

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Dying 2 Know has been quite the insightful look into Techland and their development of Dying Light 2, and now the developer has announced that the final episode is upon us. The series finale of Dying 2 Know is airing on January 13, and Techland has shared some early details on the upcoming video.

Announced over on the official Dying Light 2 Twitter account, the final episode preview was accompanied by a short video preview of everything players can expect in the series finale:

In keeping up with the usual Techland antics, the studio also shared a fun joke fact on the game’s development:

Fun fact:

Our Voice Actors, when recording dying scenes had to die in real life, luckily we hired group of necromancers on-site so no harm was done to anyone while keeping the most realistic voice acting standards

This tweet seems to imply that this last episode will have something to do with the game’s voice acting, but until it airs on January 13, we can’t be 100 percent sure. Of course, there’s also the chance that this may be the episode in which we finally see last-gen gameplay, as announced a couple of days ago.

In other Dying Light 2 news, you can check out the last episode of the Dying 2 Know series here which goes over UX/UI, and revealing to the fans that you can actually hide the HUD in the game for a much more immersive experience. If you’re interested to know how the game plays, go read our three-hour gameplay impression from the latest build of the game. We also posted loads of raw gameplay footage of our play session, too.

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Cricket 22 Update 1.14 Out for Stadium Creator Patch This Jan. 6

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8:48 am in News

Big Ant Studios has released the Cricket 22 update 1.14 patch notes this January 6, and this one is for a host of changes and fixes across platforms, including the much awaited Stadium Creator. Head down below for the complete patch notes.

Cricket 22 Update 1.14 Patch Notes:

PS4 Build: Patch EU-1563 US-1565

  • Added Stadium Creator
  • Added ability to use Stadium Creator stadiums in game
  • Improved save system to reduce chance of data loss
  • Balanced pull shot and drives
  • Adjusted bounce and carry on standard pitches
  • Improved general stability

In case you missed it, the last Cricket 22 patch also addressed a number of issues like:

  • Moved Western Australia 5th test to Blundstone Arena in Tasmania
  • Added ability to edit both home and away lineups in Competition mode
  • Adjusted sound within Career mode
  • Added music into Career Hub
  • Corrected Academy date of birth entry issue
  • Improved general stability

That’s about it for the latest Cricket 22 update.

Source: Twitter

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Team17 Announces Acquisition of Hell Let Loose IP

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Black Matter Studios has made quite the entry into the industry with their first-person shooter Hell Let Loose, but now it appears that they have parted with the IP with the acquisition by the game’s publisher, Team17. Announced via a press release, the acquisition involved of nearly 31 million UK pounds (42 million US dollars) plus a sizeable contigent for one of the surprise FPS breakouts in the consoles and PC platforms.

The press release opens with the details of the acquisition of the Hell Let Loose IP, stating:

Team17, a global games entertainment label, creative partner and developer of independent (“indie”) premium video games and developer of educational entertainment (“edutainment”) apps for children, is pleased to announce the acquisition of all rights and assets of HLL, an existing 3rd party title to our 1st party family for an initial consideration of £31 million plus a contingent earn out consideration of up to a maximum of £15 million (“the Acquisition”).

The Acquisition’s initial consideration will be satisfied through a combination of [£19.75] million in cash from existing reserves and the issue of 1,531,780 consideration shares, valued at £11.25 million, based on an issue price of 734.44 pence which are subject to a lock-in period of 12 months from the date of the Acquisition. Subject to meeting revenue performance targets over the next two years, an additional £5 million, rising to a maximum of £15 million, satisfied in cash, will become payable.

With this acquisition, Hell Let Loose is now a first-party title under Team17. Max Rea, founder and CEO of Black Matter Studios, had this to say:

“This is a wonderful opportunity for our fans and a logical next step-up in the development of Hell Let Loose as a brand. Team17 love our brand and community as we do, which has expanded across multiple platforms successfully. We’ve worked very closely with our good friends at Team17 over the last several years and firmly believe that this Acquisition is the next logical step to enable us to further deliver great content to the highly passionate HLL community, as well as find new ways to engage and entertain in the future.

“We are really excited to continue to work with Team17 on the next stage of growth for Hell Let Loose.“

Hell Let Loose is now available to play on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series consoles. Check out our full archives for the game here.

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AC Valhalla Update 1.041.200 Deployed for TU 1.4.1.2 This January 6

  by   Alex Co  
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Ubisoft has released the (Assassin’s Creed) AC Valhalla update 1.041.200 patch this January 6 for both last-gen and next-gen! The patch is a minor one, and those on last-gen will see this as version 5.12, and this seems to be for a particular fix for the Yule Festival which kicked off last December 14!

AC Valhalla Update 1.041.200Patch Notes | Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Title Update 1.041.200 Patch Notes:

Ubisoft has made the following announcement regarding this patch:

We will be deploying Title Update 1.4.1.2 tomorrow, January 6th to resolve issues blocking players from progressing in the Yule Festival. Thank you for your patience!

Note that the festival will end on January 27th.

If Ubisoft releases a more detailed list of changes, we’ll be sure to update the post. If you spot anything that changed in the game or got fixed, leave a comment below to let us know.

For those who still haven’t picked up the game, our review gave it a favorable score, and said, “There is a lot to love about Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, and personally it’s amongst my favorite in the series now. Enjoyable gameplay that lightens up on the RPG elements for the better, encased in a world with sights that are to be behold, Valhalla may have a slow start to it’s story, but the pay-off is well worth it. You just have to cope through the bugs and potential crashes, though we’re sure the developers are already hard at work with fixing these issues.”

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Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Update 5.12 Slices Out for Title Update 1.4.1.2 This Jan. 6

  by   Alex Co  
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Ubisoft has released the first Assassin’s Creed Valhalla (AC Valhalla) title update of 2022 with Title Update 1.4.1.2! The Assassin’s Creed Valhalla update 5.12 patch this January 6 is live now, and this seems to be for a particular fix for the Yule Festival which kicked off last December 14!

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Update 5.12 Patch Notes | AC Valhalla Update 5.12 Patch Notes | Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Title Update 1.4.1.2 Patch Notes:

For now, this is the only announcement and acknowledgement made by Ubisoft regarding the patch:

We will be deploying Title Update 1.4.1.2 tomorrow, January 6th to resolve issues blocking players from progressing in the Yule Festival. Thank you for your patience!

Note that the festival will end on January 27th.

If Ubisoft releases anything more other than what’s mentioned above, we’ll be sure to update the post. If you spot anything that changed in the game or got fixed, leave a comment below to let us know.

Regarding future content, Ubisoft announced the Dawn of Ragnarok DLC last month, which sees Eivor become Odin! Check out the trailer and details of it here.

For those who still haven’t picked up the game, our review gave it a favorable score, and said, “There is a lot to love about Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, and personally it’s amongst my favorite in the series now. Enjoyable gameplay that lightens up on the RPG elements for the better, encased in a world with sights that are to be behold, Valhalla may have a slow start to it’s story, but the pay-off is well worth it. You just have to cope through the bugs and potential crashes, though we’re sure the developers are already hard at work with fixing these issues.”

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Battlefield 2042 Weekly Reset Challenge #5 (Jan 6 – Jan 13) Reward: Hostile Takeover Weapon Skin

  by   James Lara  
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It’s Thursday and you know what that means? Another new weekly reward to be earned in Battlefield 2042! Here’s all the requirements to unlock the Battlefield 2042 Weekly Reset Challenge #5 (Jan 6 – Jan 13) reward.

Battlefield 2042 Weekly Reset Challenge #5 (Jan 6 – Jan 13) (Preseason)

How to Unlock the Battlefield 2042 Weekly Reset Challenge #5 (Jan 6 – Jan 13) (Preseason) Reward: Hostile Takeover Skin

  • Kill 30 enemies while on foot – Reward 5000 XP
  • Kill 1 enemy with a takedown – Reward 5000 XP
  • Kill 5 enemies with a headshot – Reward 5000 XP

The weekly challenges this week is all about performing kill actions, and judging from the requirements above it shouldn’t take too long to unlock the Hostile Takeover Skin, which can be equipped to every weapon (as far as we can tell). You should be able to complete these challenges naturally (as with five headshots) with the 30 kills being the only real time consuming one.  As for the one takedown just be on the look out for enemies that are alone and can be easy to sneak up on. Any game mode should be fine as well as using any class/specialist type. Not as challenging or tedious as last week’s weekly, which required 30 revives.

Once you’ve finished all the weeklies and gotten the 15,000 XP bonus you will unlock the Hostile Takeover Skin! Not bad.

Every week on Thursday at 4:00am PT/6:00am CT/7:00am ET the Battlefield 2042 weekly challenges refresh, revealing a new weekly reward. If you are interested in staying up-to-date on when these rewards and weekly challenges drop, be sure to follow MP1st on Twitter, or keep a watchful eye on our guide page for Battlefield 2042.

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Splitgate Update 1.17 Reverts Splitmas Event & More This Jan. 6

  by   Alex Co  
4:48 am in News

1047 Games has released the first title update for Splitgate this year, though it’s not much and mostly for bug fixes. The Splitgate update 1.17 patch for January 6 is out on all platforms, and this reverts the Splitmas event to the normal Splitgate beta season 0 user interface, and more! Check out what’s new via the devs’ announcement.

Splitgate Update 1.17 Patch Notes | Splitgate Update Jan. 6 Patch Notes:

Here’s the announcement from the devs via the game’s Discord channel:

That’s about it. If the devs release another set of patch notes that goes into specifics, we’ll be sure to update the post. In case you missed it, 1047 Games announced the Splitgate 2021 stats year in review, and they are mighty fine!

  • Over 15 million downloads
  • Cross-play and cross-gen on consoles
  • Top trending free to play game on Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation
  • Launched Splitage Pro Series with total prize pool of $100K
  • 6,167 years in time played
  • 6,256,001,828 enemies fragged in total
  • 108,042,975,502 shots fired in total
  • Total headshot accuracy of 4.39 percent
  • 7,626,832,327 portals spawned in total
  • 163,011,470,780 meters in total distance traveled with portals (equal to 3x the distance between Earth and Mars)
  • 2,384,575 portal kills in total

If there’s another Splitgate update released this week, we’ll be sure to let our readers know.

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Days Gone Sold 8 Million Copies in 1.5 Years; Studio Felt It Was a “Big Disappointment” From Local Management

  by   James Lara  
January 5, 2022 9:28 pm in News

With news breaking earlier today of Ghost of Tsushima hitting a massive eight million copies sold, Days Gone Game Director Jeff Ross took to Twitter to comment on the matter, confirming that Sony Bend had hit this milestone within two years with Days Gone, though local studio management viewed it as a disappointment.

Check out Ross’ candid statement on Twitter:

At the time I left Sony, Days Gone had been out for a year and a half (and a month), and sold over 8 million copies. It’s since gone on to sell more, and then a million+ on Steam. Local studio management always made us feel like it was a big disappointment. – Jeff Ross, Days Gone Director

A pretty large contrast between both Sucker Punch and Sony Bend, as both titles were able to hit the eight million mark within almost the same timeframe. However, it is important to note that there are a number of unknown factors to account for when determining if something is successful or not. 

While Days Gone has had a recent resurgence in popularity, at the time of launch, the title had mixed critical reaction. Still, despite the critics, the Days Gone did have a more favorable reaction from the larger audience of players who played it shortly after launch. Definitely enough to have hit the eight million copies sold mark in the 1.5 year window. Other factors, however include overall budget, though that is hard to determine for Days Gone since the budget was never officially disclosed. A work history profile for a senior financial analyst at Sucker Punch lists Ghost of Tsushima’s budget at roughly $60 million. 

But the biggest factor when it comes to a title’s sale is the selling price itself. While both titles launched at $60, the time it took them to have a price reduction was considerably longer. Days Gone, according to PSPrices, had dropped to $40 within the first six months via promotional sales, with it dropping to $20 almost a year (11 months) with the game constantly being on sale from its permanent $40 price point. 

Ghost of Tsushima, on the other hand, took far longer to hit $40, with an even lower price for brand-new hitting a low of $30 recently (via VG247) before the drop of the Director’s Cut. In comparison between the two titles, Ghost of Tsushima was selling at a higher price for a longer period of time. 

So while both titles sold eight million copies within the same timeframe, that number does not equate to the same revenue earned. This is something to keep in mind when comparing the two and determining if they had hit the same height of success.

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COD Warzone Update for January 5 Includes Bug Fixes; “Many Updates” Being Worked On

  by   Alex Co  
6:33 pm in News

Raven Software has released the first Call of Duty Warzone update of 2022, and it’s a server-side update! The COD Warzone update for January 5 includes a short list of fixes, as well as one gameplay-related change that’s detailed in the Warzone Jan. 5 patch notes below.

COD Warzone Update for January 5 | COD Warzone Update Today Patch Notes:

GAMEPLAY:
  • In Vanguard Modes, the Firesale Public Event will now last for the entire duration of the respective Circle that it starts with.

BUG FIXES:

  • Fixed collision issues with various elements across Caldera allowing Players to exploit/peek/shoot through them.
  • Fixed an issue causing every Loadout Drop to spawn at the exact same XY coordinates.
  • Fixed an issue causing the “Awoken” Francis Operator Skin to appear invisible beyond a certain distance.

In addition to that, Raven Software has announced that there are “many updates” being worked on, which players should see in the coming weeks!

In other, COD Warzone news, Activision is suing one of the largest Warzone cheat makers in the world! Read up on what’s happening to EngineOwning right here to brighten up your day.

Source: Raven Software

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Ark Survival Evolved Update 2.72 Released This Jan. 5 (Update)

  by   Alex Co  
4:28 pm in News

Studio Wildcard has released the Ark Survival Evolved update 2.72 patch this January 5, and this is the game’s first title update for 2022! This seems to fix some exploits, crashes, and other gameplay improvements, which are all listed in the Ark Survival Evolved January 5 patch notes.

Ark Survival Evolved Update 2.72 Patch Notes | Ark Survival Evolved January 5 Patch Notes:

PC Patch Notes:

Current Version: v342.2- 01/05/2022 – Major version for servers and clients

  • Fixed some exploits
  • Fixed some holes in lost island
  • Fixed some crashes
  • Addressed some overspawning issues on lostisland
  • Can no longer place dermis of creatures in taxidermy/training dummy if that creature is not transferrable to a given map (Wording?)
  • Fix loot crate spawns of Massive/Devious artifacts
  • Fix for fertilized voidwyvern eggs not decaying
  • Reduced fog while underwater
  • Fixed some clutter & foliage
  • Adjustments & fixes to Amargasaurus
  • Fixes to Sinomacrops
  • Adjusted respawn map and global LAT/LON coords to be more accurate on Lost Island
  • Fixed large beaver dams being invisible for some clients on Lost Island
  • Fixed an issue where some dinos were marked as not tameable in caves on Lost Island

PS4 Patch Notes:

Current Version: v698.25 (client) – 01/05/2022 – Minor version for clients

  • Fixed an issue where creature textures (LOD’s) were not loading correctly on Lost Island
  • Removed ability to host player-dedicated Lost Island server
  • Fixed a crash

Note that the changelog listed above is for the PC version, but once we have the console patch notes (if they are different from the ones listed above), we’ll be sure to update the post.

Source: Survive the Ark

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The Elder Scrolls Online 2022 Cinematic Teaser Is Here; Twitch Reveal Set for Jan. 27

  by   MP1st Staff  
3:25 pm in News

It looks like Bethesda has quite a lot in store for this year, as the developer has released a new The Elder Scrolls Online 2022 cinematic teaser for the long-running MMO. In addition to this, a special ESO 2022 Global Reveal has also been announced, set to be streamed live on Twitch this January 27. Check out the teaser and details below.

The Elder Scrolls Online 2022 cinematic teaser seems to imply something related to High Rock, a region in Tamriel mainly populated by the Bretons. In any case, we have a few more weeks to speculate, as the reveal is not until January 27:

A brand-new Elder Scrolls adventure is coming. Tune in to the ESO 2022 Global Reveal live on Twitch.tv/Bethesda on Thursday, January 27 at 3PM EST/9pm CET to get a first look at the upcoming Chapter and DLCs that make up this year’s exciting releases.

Check out our The Elder Scrolls Online archives for more, and stay tuned this January 27 for our coverage of the Twitch reveal for ESO 2022.

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Far Cry 6 Pagan: Control DLC Release Date Set for January 11

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2:44 pm in News

The newest DLC for Far Cry 6, Pagan: Control, finally has a release date, and Ubisoft has set it to launch across platforms on January 11. It will be available on the Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Stadia, as well as Windows PC through the Ubisoft Store and the Epic Games Store. Players can also subscribe to Ubisoft+, the publisher’s subscription service, on PC, Stadia and Amazon Luna.

In Pagan: Control, Far Cry 6’s latest DLC, players will embody Pagan Min, the iconic villain from Far Cry 4, in a brand-new experience inspired by the roguelite genre taking place in the depths of the villain’s troubled psyche. Blending intense action and storytelling, Pagan: Control will provide a unique opportunity for players to explore Pagan’s mind, learn more about his past, and face off against familiar faces as he struggles to break free from his cycle of guilt and regrets.

Last year, the game’s first DLC, Vaas: Insanity, was released. A major theme of the Season Pass DLCs is letting the player take control of the series’ major villains, with the season culminating in Joseph: Collapse, starring the titular antagonist of Far Cry 5. Joseph: Collapse is releasing sometime later this year.

Check out our review of Far Cry 6 here, where our own AJ wrote, “While Far Cry 6 is not the huge revamp many have been asking for, it is a great time nonetheless. The extensive weapon customization, and new additions like the Supremo weapons and Amigos add even more flexibility to the tried and true formula. The story starts off excellent, and remains solid throughout, although it does start to overstay its welcome towards the latter half of the game. There’s a huge cast of characters, highlighted by yet another iconic Far Cry villain in Anton Castillo.  It’s not going to win over any Far Cry naysayers, but fans of the series should thoroughly enjoy what Ubisoft have done here. It is, in my opinion, the best Far Cry title since 2012’s Far Cry 3.”

Once the title update for the DLC is out, we’ll be sure to let our readers know. If Ubisoft follows the usual trend for patches, expect the title update to drop on January 10.

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Deep Rock Galactic Update 1.02 Patch Notes; Includes Server & Crash Fixes This Jan. 5

  by   Alex Co  
2:42 pm in News

Ghost Ship Games has released the Deep Rock Galactic update 1.02 (PS5 version 1.000.002) patch this January 5, and this includes crash fixes, and other improvements that should benefit PlayStation gamers given that the game is now free for PlayStation Plus members. Read on for the full patch notes below.

Deep Rock Galactic Update 1.02 Patch Notes | Deep Rock Galactic Update 1.000.002 Patch Notes:

Here’s the announcement from the official Deep Rock Galactic Twitter account:

First hotfix have been deployed on PlayStation, and should be available anytime soon.
Fixed:
– Crash caused by impatient dwarves spamming X on the start screen
– Serverlist pretending every game is in the US
– US players not getting the sign-on bonus from Starter/Ultimate DLC

Also of note, those who are having connection issues on PlayStation platforms, Ghost Ship Games is aware of it, and has made the following announcement:

IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS CONNECTING TO GAMES: This is a fairly known but annoying bug for all PS games, you can try and fix it by turning your modem/router off then on again. We will continue to investigate a possible solution. Possible DIY fixes:

As mentioned before, Deep Rock Galactic is now free for existing PS Plus members. You can read up on the rest of the January PS Plus freebies here.

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Ubisoft+ Is Headed to Xbox; Rainbow Six Extraction Will Be Part of Xbox Game Pass

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12:51 pm in News

Ubisoft has confirmed that its upcoming title, Rainbow Six Extraction, is headed to Xbox Game Pass, and that its Ubisoft+ service is also making its way to the Xbox platform! This is big and exciting news to players who are subscribed to one of the biggest gaming platforms on consoles and PC, with Ubisoft+ offering tons of games for players to enjoy.

As part of the announcement, Ubisoft+ brings players more than 100 Ubisoft games — including the latest releases, DLC and classic games — and rewards which include customization items, boosters and other in-game perks. Ubisoft+ is currently available on PC, Stadia, and Amazon Luna, and soon will be available on Xbox. Rainbow Six Extraction will also be releasing as a Day One title for Xbox Game Pass on both Xbox consoles and PC.

Chris Early, Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Business Development at Ubisoft, had this to say:

“By making Rainbow Six Extraction available to Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass members on the day and date of its launch, we’re demonstrating that we believe in the value and choice that game subscriptions offer to players. Rainbow Six Extraction for Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass members is just the beginning. Ultimately, we will offer the Ubisoft+ subscription service to Xbox owners so that they can enjoy the full extent of our Ubisoft+ game library, including new releases, on their consoles.”

Ubisoft+ is not the first third-party subscription service that will be available on Xbox, as Electronic Arts’ own EA Play is also now available on the platform.

Rainbow Six Extraction is releasing for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One consoles, Xbox Series X|S, Amazon Luna, and Google Stadia on January 20, 2022.

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