PUBG Corp. has released the PUBG update 1.74 patch, and this is for 13.1 update on consoles! This includes multi care packges drop rate tweaks, Sanhok updates, and loads more.
PUBG Update 1.74 Pushed Out for 13.1
Metal Slug Tactics Getting 2022 Release Date, Nintendo Switch Version Announced
The Metal Slug series is coming back in a whole new way next year, as Dotemu and Leikir Studio confirm that Metal Slug Tactics is getting a 2022 release date — and a Nintendo Switch version has been announced as well!
Along with the announcement, here’s a brand new gameplay trailer showing the game in action!
If you’re used to seeing these guys do run n’ gun and are wondering what turned Marco, Eri, Fio, and Tarma in a different direction — here’s the overview of this unique entry to the series via press release!
Metal Slug Tactics is both a respectful homage to an all-time classic and an imaginative new way to celebrate the renowned series, channeling its timeless aesthetic through gorgeous pixel art and fluid animation. The game’s highly replayable battlefields pair shuffled layouts from hand-crafted terrain tiles with subtle roguelite elements, challenging fighters to adapt and overcome unpredictable clashes as they master dynamic, strategic combat. Players wield classic METAL SLUG weaponry, leveraging skill trees, perks, and a super attack-fueling adrenaline system to outwit and demolish flanks of the series’ signature villains.
We covered Metal Slug Tactics since it was announced a couple of months ago here, and hearing that it’s getting a Switch release is definitely great news!
Metal Slug Tactics will be released on PC and Switch in 2022!
Almost Two Years Later, Eastward Finally Has a Release Date
Making a surprise resurface during Nintendo’s Indie Showcase, developers Chucklefish and Pixel finally announced a Eastward release date, and spoilers, it’s next month!
To celebrate this announcement, the developers have released an all-new trailer showing off Eastward gorgeous visuals, music, and some exciting gameplay. Have a watch!
EastWard Release Date Trailer
About Eastward:
Eastward is a beautifully detailed and charming adventure game, from Shanghai-based indie developers, Pixpil.
In the near-future, society is starting to collapse, and the human population is at an all-time low. A deadly toxic presence has spread across the land, destroying and devouring everything in its path.
Those who could escape the miasma flocked to underground villages to start a new life. But for a hardworking miner and a mysterious young girl, the hope of a thriving outside world beckons…
Escape the tyrannical clutches of Sandfill’s subterranean society and join Eastward’s unlikely duo on an exciting adventure to the land above! Discover beautiful yet bizarre settlements and make new friends as you travel across the world by rail.
Eastward will be releasing on September 16 as a timed console exclusive for the Nintendo Switch as well as PC.
Diablo 4 Loses Game Director & Lead Level Designer
Amidst the current on-going investigation and lawsuit that Activision Blizzard is facing over alleged sexual conduct and “frat boy” culture, it would seem that some key staffers are beginning to be let go, as it has been confirmed that Diablo 4 has lost its Game Director and Lead Level Designer.
In a report issued by Kotaku and later confirmed by Activision, Diablo 4’s Director Louis Barriga and Lead Level Designer Jesse McCree are no longer with the company. Additionally, World of Warcraft’s Jonathan LeCraft has also been let go of.
“We can confirm Luis Barriga, Jesse McCree, and Jonathan LeCraft are no longer with the company,” an Activision Blizzard spokesperson said, “We have a deep, talented roster of developers already in place and new leaders have been assigned where appropriate. We are confident in our ability to continue progress, deliver amazing experiences to our players, and move forward to ensure a safe, productive work environment for all.”
No reason was provided, though this does come during the pending lawsuit. Jesse McCree specifically has been identified as one of the people appearing in the shocking “Cosby Suite” hotel photo which included a number of other people (some staff,) as well as a portrait of Bill Cosby.
At the center of it all is Alex Afrasiabi, who allegedly owns the portrait and has been a named figure in the lawsuit, with many accusing that he has been sexually harassing the female workers at the company.
In other Diablo news, the Diablo 2 Resurrected early access and open beta schedules have been revealed! Read up on that and the other details right here.
Battlefield 2042 Tech Test Pre-Load Has Begun for Invitees; Client Uses Easy Anti-Cheat
Remember when we reported last week that EA has sent out Battlefield 2042 Technical Test invites to a select list of people? Well, those who are in, the Battlefield 2042 Tech Test pre-load is now live! It clocks in at 17GB on PC!
This has been posted on the game’s subreddit by user Breezy2G, which we’ve been tipped off to by other participants from the Tech Test as well. Note that the file size is for the Tech Test only, so don’t expect the full game to be that small in size.
Another thing that has surfaced is the confirmation that Battlefield 2042 on PC will use Easy Anti-Cheat to combat cheaters! Those who play Apex Legends will be familiar with Easy Anti-Cheat, and this is definitely good news for those hoping that cheaters won’t be rampant in DICE’s upcoming shooter.
Chances are high that we’ll be seeing more leaks from the Battlefield 2042 Tech Test, so make sure to bookmark our BF2042 game hub!
For something more official, the Battlefeild 2042 standalone short film titled “Exodus” will air tomorrow! The latest entry in the Journey of the No-Pats series has been released earlier, and includes new screenshots once again.
More Battlefield 2042 Reading:
- Battlefield 2042: Despite “Clear Strength of Player Interest” EA Not Raising Sales Expectations & They Explain Why
- Battlefield 2042 Rent a Server Won’t Be Available at Launch, All Content in Battle Passes to Be Available in BF Portal
- Battlefield 2042 Ranked or eSport Mode Not Available at Launch, Devs Want to Hear From Community About It First
Life Is Strange Remastered Collection Delayed to Early 2022
Looks like Life is Strange fans looking forward to the remaster of the older installments will have to wait next year, as Life is Strange Remastered Collection is delayed to early 2022 for all platforms.
Here’s the trailer for the remaster collecting the first game and the follow up Life is Strange: Before the Storm.
Releasing a statement at the official Life is Strange Tumblr page, the development team made the difficult decision to delay the game to give the team more time to work and polish the remaster while also focusing on the new installment coming out next month in Life is Strange: True Colors.
However, due to the ongoing challenges of the worldwide pandemic, we want to alleviate any additional pressure on the Life is Strange team by giving more time between the release of Life is Strange: True Colors and the Life is Strange Remastered Collection.
For this reason, we made the difficult decision to delay the release of the Life is Strange Remastered Collection for all platforms — PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Stadia, and Switch — until Early 2022.
We featured Life is Strange: True Colors when it was announced, and you can find out more information about the series by visiting the official website.
Report: First Call of Duty 2021 Images Leak Out (Update)
While Activision has oddly not announced or mentioned anything about Call of Duty 2021 this year (and we’re in August!), it seems the first few details and more are starting to surface! It looks like the first Call of Duty 2021 image has surfaced today, though there’s not really a lot to go on.
Update #2: Activision has emailed us to take the images down. However, Reddit and other users there have uploaded it on the link here, and in these links (1, 2, 3, 4) too.
Update #3: Call of Duty: Vanguard spotted in the Black Ops Cold War Season 5 data files! Check it out here where the different editions and more have been outed!
Original Story:
Notable Call of Duty leaker, TheGhostOfMW, has posted alleged Call of Duty 2021 images online while tagging “Vanguard” with both. In case you didn’t know, Call of Duty: Vanguard has been rumored to be the title of this year’s Call of Duty!
Tom Henderson has also commented on these images being legit as well, given he’s started drawing it to share. Note that for Battlefield 2042, Henderson drew a lot of the stuffthat was in the leaked internal trailer that turned out to be legit.
Not only that, but it seems something COD 2021 related is set for this August 19! Not only did Tom Henderson, ModerWarzone and other reliable leakers have shared it, but we also got a message about it as well (pertaining to the date).
See you guys at 1:45 PM EST on the 19th 👋🏻
— Hope (@TheGhostOfHope) August 11, 2021
Note: Tom Henderson was requested by Activision to delete his tweets pertaining to Vanguard, hence why it’s a screenshot)
August 19th 📰✅👀#CallOfDuty l #Vanguard
— ModernWarzone (@ModernWarzone) August 11, 2021
Same as with every rumor no matter who it comes from, treat it with a grain of salt for now. That said, these are reliable leakers, and have, for the most part, pretty much been spot-on when it comes to Call of Duty info.
If true, the wait won’t be long now, as August 19 is next week!
In other Call of Duty news, Activision has debunked the rumors about Modern Warfare 3 Remastered, so don’t get your hopes up.
Update: Better and more complete images have been leaked too!
Black Ops Cold War Season 5 Patch Notes Released
While Season 5 of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War isn’t due to start until tomorrow, Treyarch has released the Black Ops Cold War Season 5 patch notes today! Check out the gameplay fixes, weapon tuning changes and more. For those on PlayStation, the pre-load has rolled out today, though in a rolling fashion (in waves).
Season 5 Start Date and Time: August 12 at 9PM PDT/12MN EDT/12NN HKT.
Black Ops Cold War Season 5 Patch Notes:
GLOBAL
Battle Pass
- Season Five
- New 100-Tier Battle Pass available.
- Operators
- Kitsune
- New “Kitsune” Operator available at Tier 0 in the Season Five Battle Pass.
- “Kyubi” Operator Skin for Kitsune included with Battle Pass Bundle purchase before August 31, 2021.
- Kitsune
- Weapons
- EM2
- EM2 assault rifle available for free at Tier 15 of the Battle Pass System.
- TEC-9
- TEC-9 SMG available for free at Tier 31 of the Battle Pass System.
- EM2
- War Tracks
- Four Treyarch music tracks available for the Music Player in the free “World at War Mixtape” War Tracks in the Battle Pass System:
- “Black Cats”
- “Dog Fire”
- “Hell’s Gate”
- “Wild Card”
- Four Treyarch music tracks available for the Music Player in the free “World at War Mixtape” War Tracks in the Battle Pass System:
Weapon Unlock Challenges
- Cane
- New Cane melee weapon available via in-game challenge in Multiplayer or Zombies, or via unique Blueprint version in the Store at the start of Season Five.
- C58
- Unlock Challenge available for the C58 assault rifle in Multiplayer and Zombies.
- MG 82
- Unlock Challenge available for the MG 82 LMG in Multiplayer and Zombies.
Features
- Challenge Tracker
- Pause menu now displays and tracks Operator Mission Challenges in Multiplayer and Zombies.
Operator Missions
- New Season Five Operator Missions available in Multiplayer and Zombies.
Challenges
- Addressed an issue where previous season Weapon Unlock Challenges could stop progressing.
- Addressed an issue where certain hacked Field Upgrades would not contribute to Season Challenges.
- Addressed an issue where previously unlocked Weapon Challenges would continue to display in the Challenges section of the After-Action Report.
Prestige Levels and Rewards
- Added four new Prestige Levels (20-23) and Prestige Rewards:
- Level 50: New Prestige, Emblem, Prestige Key, Weapon Blueprint, and Battle Pass Tier Skip
- Level 100: New Prestige, Emblem, Prestige Key, and Battle Pass Tier Skip
- Level 150: New Prestige, Emblem, Prestige Key, and Battle Pass Tier Skip
- Level 190: All Season Challenges Available
- Level 200: New Prestige, Emblem, Prestige Key, Battle Pass Tier Skip, Master Prestige Calling Card
- Levels 250 – 1,000: New Prestige Key every 50 levels
Prestige Shop
- New “Dream Crasher” Pistol Weapon Blueprint added to the Prestige Shop.
- New Legacy Calling Cards added to the Prestige Shop, including the Level 50 Animated Calling Card from Black Ops 4.
Barracks
- Added information to unlocked Calling Cards and Emblems in the Player Identity section of the Barracks that lets players know how the item was unlocked.
Main Lobby
- Updated main lobby theming for Season Five.
PC
- Addressed an issue where PlayStation 5 controller haptics would not be disabled when setting Trigger Haptics to Disabled on PC.
Weapon Tuning
- New Season Five weapon tuning includes changes for a selection of assault rifles, SMGs, and Dual Wield pistols. Starting with assault rifles, we’ve reduced Suppressor attachment Bullet Velocity penalties for all ARs to better focus on their potential for damage at long ranges.
- Assault Rifles (All)
- Reduced Bullet Velocity penalty on Agency Suppressor attachment from -30% to -15%.
- Reduced Bullet Velocity penalty on Suppressor attachment from -15% to -8%.
The XM4 is getting several new adjustments to assist with its handling, as well as a unique attachment. As one of our more popular weapons, the XM4 sees plenty of usage from experts and less experienced players alike, so we’ve made changes to specific attachments to appeal to players of all skill levels. Players may want to experiment with new attachment combinations after this update to find the sweet spot that works for them.
- XM4
- Increased Reload Quickness from 2.6 sec to 2.5 sec.
- Increased Vertical Recoil Control bonus on Infantry Compensator from +12% to +15%.
- Reduced Horizontal Recoil Control penalty on Infantry Compensator from -8% to -5%.
- Increased Reload Quickness on Jungle-Style Mag from +20% to +30%.
- Removed ADS Time penalty from 40 Rnd Speed Mag.
- Reduced extra ammo of 40 Rnd Speed Mag from +10 to +5.
- Changed Salvo 50 Rnd Fast Mag attachment to 45 Rnd Fast Mag.
- Reduced ADS Time penalty on 45 Rnd Fast Mag from -25% to -12%.
- Replaced SAS Mag Clamp with unique “B-Ops Mini Clamp” attachment. This attachment increases Reload Quickness by 50%, improves ADS Time by 10%, and provides an additional starting magazine, but reduces magazine ammo from 30 to 25.
Though the QBZ-83 is a solid performer, it’s been underused compared to the rest of its class. We’ve reduced its recoil to help more players explore this weapon, develop a feel for it, and find success with it in-game.
- QBZ-83
- Reduced vertical recoil by 10%.
As the fastest-firing AR, the FFAR 1 should be serviceable in a more aggressive, close-quarters play style. To accomplish this, we’ve given the weapon additional high-damage potential at short range while retaining its original damage values for mid- to long-range combat. Hip fire has also been improved to help with short-range encounters. As a result, several of its Barrel attachments have also been adjusted. These changes allow a skilled player to leverage the FFAR 1’s shorter-range capabilities for a more versatile play style.
- FFAR 1
- Now deals 30 damage out to 12.7 meters for higher damage at short range.
- Increased Hip Fire Accuracy by 14%.
- Reduced Sprint to Fire Time penalty on Tiger Team Spotlight from -10% to -5%.
- Reduced Aim Walking Movement Speed penalty on 21.2” Ranger Barrel from -20% to -5%.
- Reduced Effective Damage Range bonus on 19.5” Reinforced Heavy Barrel from +100% to +40%.
- Reduced Effective Damage Range bonus on 19.5” Task Force Barrel from +50% to +20%.
- Reduced Effective Damage Range bonus on 20.3” Takedown Barrel from +150% to +80%.
With the Groza, handling speed is key. We’ve made visual improvements to help players take better advantage of this weapon’s quick handling, as well as attachment changes to lean into the Groza’s unique personality as a bullpup AR.
- Groza
- Reduced vertical recoil by 15%.
- Reduced weapon movement when walking in ADS.
- Moved Iron Sights view farther away from the player camera.
- Increased Horizontal Recoil Control bonus on Spetsnaz Grip from +17% to +25%.
- Increased Vertical Recoil Control bonus on Spetsnaz Grip from +7% to +15%.
- Increased ADS Time bonus on Spetsnaz Field Grip from +15% to +30%.
- Reduced Flinch Resistance mitigation on Spetsnaz Field Grip from +80% to +70%.
- Increased Sprint to Fire Time bonus on KGB Pad from +30% to +50%.
- Reduced Hip Fire Accuracy penalty on KGB Pad from -30% to -20%.
Mid- and long-range combat are important factors for the FARA 83. Currently boasting the best range of any AR as well as a fast fire rate, this weapon requires consistency for success. As such, we’ve improved recoil and visibility while firing. While this AR was originally concepted to fill more a marksman-like role on larger maps, it has proven to be reliable in most game modes. Developing a sense for controlled firing will lead to even more success with this weapon.
- FARA 83
- Reduced initial recoil when firing the weapon.
- Moved Iron Sights view farther away from the player camera.
While the C58 is a powerful weapon in capable hands, some of its handling characteristics initially created a high barrier for proficiency. We’ve addressed this by improving the recoil, feel, and visibility while firing the weapon. The C58 isn’t recommended for close quarters, but with proper ammo management, this weapon can perform much like an LMG with the handling of an AR.
- C58
- Overhauled recoil system.
- Improved weapon visibility when initially firing.
- Increased Effective Damage Range from 25.4m to 30.48m.
- Reduced Effective Damage Range penalty on Suppressor attachment from -15% to -8%.
Moving onto SMGs: the KSP 45 has recently overperformed at ranges we feel are better suited for other weapons. We’ve made slight adjustments to its burst fire speed and effective damage range to alter the feel of the weapon just enough that focused players won’t feel much of a difference, but others won’t feel as “lucky” with this weapon.
- KSP 45
- Reduced Effective Damage Range from 25.4m to 22.86m.
- Slowed burst fire delay from 0.066 to 0.083.
In the weapon lore of Black Ops Cold War, the LC10 is an SMG created by a sniper rifle manufacturer. Accuracy – specifically at range – is part of its personality. The LC10 also features very little damage drop off to create a very consistent time to kill over a large distance. With the launch of Season Five, we’re making slight adjustments to recoil and range to raise the skill level required for success.
- LC10
- Reduced medium damage range from 50.8m to 45.72m.
- Increased recoil on the first and 12th bullets.
Dual wielding pistols now has a slight movement speed penalty. While not being able to aim down sights is a sizeable trade-off, movement speed has always been a top factor for success with short-range weapons. Lowering the movement speed while dual wielding creates more of a liability regarding range and positioning.
- Pistols (All)
- Dual Wield
- Reduced movement speed by 5%.
- Reduced strafe speed by 5%.
- Dual Wield
MULTIPLAYER
Maps
- Echelon (6v6)
- New map added to Multiplayer rotation in 6v6 modes.
- Slums (6v6)
- New map added to Multiplayer rotation in 6v6 modes.
- Showroom (2v2, 3v3)
- New map added to Multiplayer rotation in Gunfight and Face Off modes.
Modes
- Double Agent
- New mode added to Multiplayer.
- Operatives and the Investigator must find clues and eliminate all Double Agents to win. Double Agents must eliminate all Operatives and the Investigator, or detonate all bombs to win.
- Gunfight
- Addressed an issue where health could show as 0 for all players while spectating.
- Search & Destroy
- Addressed an issue where the player could not consistently plant the bomb.
- Multi-Team: Elimination
- The party host can now bring their party back to the lobby if the team has been eliminated from the match.
Scorestreaks
- Flamethrower
- New Scorestreak available in Multiplayer.
Season Challenges
- 20 new Multiplayer Season Challenges available to be revealed and unlocked with exclusive Calling Card and XP rewards.
- Reveal a new Challenge every 10 Season Levels. Complete all 20 Season Challenges to unlock the Season Five Multiplayer Master Animated Calling Card.
Vehicles
- Dirt Bike
- Wheelie mechanic added in Combined Arms and Multi-Team modes.
Best Play
- Fade to black before Best Plays will now only occur in Multi-Team modes.
Featured Playlists
- Double Agent [NEW]
- Echelon 24/7 [NEW]
- Showroom Gunfight [NEW]
- NukeJacked 24/7
- Gunfight (Now includes Showroom)
- Face Off 6v6 (Now includes Showroom)
- Snipers Only Moshpit
- Party Games
- Multi-Team
LEAGUE PLAY
UI
- Map and mode will now only be shown once all players have been found and the lobby has been locked in. Our intention is to show the map and mode that you will be playing and not to provide this info earlier to allow for “lobby shopping.”
ZOMBIES
Perks
- Death Perception
- New upgradeable Perk now available in the Der Wunderfizz machine in all round-based maps and Outbreak.
- Obscured enemies are keylined.
- Skill Tier I – Mini-map update rate is increased.
- Skill Tier II – Enemies give danger indicators when behind the player.
- Skill Tier III – Gain 20% more looted Salvage and High-Grade Salvage.
- Skill Tier IV – Increase armor penetration damage by 25%.
- Skill Tier V – Nearby chests, resources, and item drops are keylined through walls.
- Tombstone
- Players now take 25% less damage in shadow form.
- Cost has been removed from the Tombstone stash.
Field Upgrades
- Tesla Storm
- New Field Upgrade now available in all round-based maps and Outbreak.
- For 10 seconds, lightning connects to other players, stunning and damaging normal enemies.
- Skill Tier I – Double the damage dealt to enemies stunned by Tesla Storm.
- Skill Tier II – Increase the duration to 15 seconds.
- Skill Tier III – Special enemies can be stunned and damaged by Tesla Storm.
- Skill Tier IV – Players generating a field gain 25% increased movement speed.
- Skill Tier V – Elite enemies can be stunned and damaged by Tesla Storm.
Support
- Flamethrower
- New Flamethrower Support Weapon available in all round-based maps and Outbreak.
Outbreak
- Regions
- Collateral Region now available.
- Objectives
- Transport Objective added.
- Vehicles
- Tank vehicle added to several Regions.
- Equipment
- Grapple Gun added as new Equipment available at the Crafting Table.
- Enemies
- Disciple added to Outbreak.
- Addressed an issue where fire FX were not being applied to Special enemies when using Napalm Burst.
- Addressed an issue where the Mimic could appear to have two overlapping heads.
- Intel
- New Season Five story Intel added throughout Outbreak.
- Gameplay
- Omega Helicopter added.
- Playlists
- Endless
- Standard Outbreak experience with the option to Warp or Exfil in all Regions.
- 3 Region
- New playlist added. The first two Regions only have the option to Warp, while the third Region will only have the Exfil option.
- Endless
Round-Based Maps
- “Mauer Der Toten”
- Gameplay
- Added a couple of hidden surprises. 😉
- Main Quest
- Addressed an issue where the boss could become stuck when players quickly moved to the next arena during the Main Quest boss fight.
- Closed an exploit that allowed infinitely charging and activating the Field Upgrade for the canister during the Main Quest.
- Support
- Addressed an issue where the screen was too dark when using the Cruise Missile Support, making it difficult to aim.
- Stability
- Fixed various stability issues related to Klaus, the Main Quest, and Ammo Caches.
- PC
- Addressed an issue where the dials on the safe were not legible when playing at Low or Lowest texture quality settings on PC.
- Gameplay
- General
- Reduced max Essence for respawning players in round-based maps to 25,000. This will now cap out at Round 25 instead of Round 50.
Dead Ops Arcade 3
- Bonus Map
- Added Ikari EggXit bonus map to The Wild.
Onslaught (PlayStation)
- Maps
- Echelon added to Onslaught map rotation.
- Intel
- Added new Dark Aether story Intel to discover in Onslaught.
- Modes
- Onslaught maps can now be selected when playing in Local.
Season Challenges
- 20 new Zombies Season Challenges available to be revealed and unlocked with exclusive Calling Card and XP rewards.
- Reveal a new Challenge every 10 Season Levels. Complete all 20 Season Challenges to unlock the Season Five Zombies Master Animated Calling Card.
Blueprints
- Addressed an issue where applying a Blueprint to a weapon that had been Pack-a-Punched to Tier II or III would reset it to Pack-a-Punch Tier I camo.
- Addressed an issue where Blueprint weapon skins were not retained when warping to the next Region in Outbreak.
- Addressed an issue where attachments were being removed from weapons when applying Blueprints with Mule Kick.
Featured Playlists
- Outbreak (Endless and 3 Region) [NEW]
- Mauer der Toten
- Firebase Z
- Die Maschine
- Dead Ops Arcade: First Person
- Dead Ops Arcade
- Onslaught (PlayStation)
- Onslaught Echelon (PlayStation) [NEW]
- Onslaught Accelerated (PlayStation)
- Onslaught Containment (PlayStation)
For the Warzone Season 5 patch notes, that’ll be released by Raven Software tomorrow. You can check out the Season 5 Battle Pass details right here.
Source: Treyarch
New Overwatch Update 3.16 Released This August 11
Blizzard Entertainment has released the new Overwatch update 3.16 patch this August 11! This includes bug fixes, as wellas a new options for text chat! Head on for the full patch notes below.
New Overwatch Update 3.16 Patch Notes | Overwatch Update Today Patch Notes:
GENERAL UPDATES
Feature Update: Social Options Menu: Text Chat Settings
New Options
- Group Text Chat – On / Off
- Team Text Chat – On / Off
- Match Text Chat – On / Off
- General Text Chat – On / Off
Developer Comments: Players will now have the ability to turn off text chat individually for Group, Team, Match and General chat channels effectively muting them separately. These options can be found within Text Chat settings on the Social Options menu.
Maps
Junkertown
- Fixed a bug that allowed players to stand on top of a building panel near the initial attacker’s spawn location
Heroes
Ana
- Fixed a bug that caused golden weapon textures to appear missing when equipping the Haroeris skin
Pharah
- Fixed a bug that caused her rocket launcher to disappear after using the Rocket Guitar emote
Tracer
- Fixed a bug that caused her pistol muzzles to not always return to their proper position after firing
If there’s a new Overwatch patch, we’ll be sure to let our readers know about it, so make sure to bookmark our Overwatch game hub.
Black Ops Cold War & Warzone Season 5 Battle Pass Trailer and Overview
With Season 5 of Black Ops Cold War and Call of Duty Warzone hitting tomorrow, this means that we’ll be seeing a new Battle Pass as well! If you’re curious what’s going to be in the Black Ops Cold War & Warzone Season 5 Battle Pass, then let this trailer and overview satisfy your curiosity!
Black Ops Cold War & Warzone Season 5 Battle Pass Trailer and Overview:
New Free Base Weapons
Stock up on weapons when a new assault rifle and SMG arrive, free to earn via the Battle Pass system.
EM2: Assault Rifle (Tier 15)
The British EM2 full-auto assault rifle adds another hard-hitting bullpup option to a category already overflowing with versatility.
In traditional Multiplayer environments, the EM2 demands your attention to keep its improved accuracy true to its word. With an optional Task Force Barrel, it can become a reliable three-shot elimination at ranges up to at least 50 meters; otherwise, a headshot needs to be mixed in for a faster down.
Don’t let the weapon’s slow fire rate deter you. With a built-in low-optic zoom, it is a force at range, calling upon marksmen to use it and defend their allies with all their might.
TEC-9: SMG (Tier 31)
The semi-auto TEC-9 is one of the most unique SMG options yet in Black Ops Cold War, given that its action mechanism is the first of its category across all games.
On its own, the TEC-9 can eliminate targets in three shots anywhere within 10 meters. Its blowback nature allows Operators to place their shots more accurately, differing dramatically from a category filled with more traditional spray-and-pray options.
But it doesn’t have to be semi-auto — Operators can outfit it with one of two unique attachments that change its fire type to either three-round burst or fully automatic. These attachments also come with built-in position concealment, making it great for stealthy infiltrations. And for the fully auto modifier specifically, it makes this SMG more viable when considering hip-fire rushing tactics.
Both options increase fire rate, but in exchange, Operators must exercise more recoil control with those faster follow-up shots. The choice is yours.
Tier 0 — Instantly Unlock Kitsune, 10% Seasonal XP Boost, and More…
Tier 0 rewards are immediately unlocked when you purchase the Season Five Battle Pass, starting with Kitsune, the self-taught cybersecurity expert joining Perseus’s forces, plus a new Operator Skin for Garcia, a Watch, and a 10% XP boost for the entire season.
New Operator — Kitsune: The daughter of Kobe’s most feared Yakuza boss, Kitsune earned respect on her own, becoming a savant in cybersecurity systems and a phenomenal mercenary. Unlock Kitsune — and her default Operator Skin — instantly at Tier 0.
Kitsune also comes with two Operator Missions that can be completed to unlock new customization content. Other tiers of the Battle Pass, such as Tier 20 with Hunter’s “Visionary” Skin, have Operator Missions for Multiplayer and for Zombies, which double up on new content you can earn by completing objectives.
Complete Kitsune’s “Security Expert” Operator Mission in Multiplayer to unlock her “Fiber Optic” and “Sunset” Operator Skins among other rewards, or the “Dimensional Anomaly” Operator Mission in Zombies to earn an additional four items, including Kitsune’s “Critical” and “Fragment” Operator Skins.
Garcia Operator Skin and Mission: The ruthless Garcia prepares to lead the next revolution. At Tier 0, get his Epic “Rebel Leader” Operator Skin along with extra rewards for completing his Operator Mission, including two additional Operator Skins — “Ranchero” and “Vaquero.”
Crimson Oni Watch: Call upon the power of the oni and keep your eye on the time while you’re at it using the Epic “Crimson Oni” Watch.
Seasonal XP Boost: Purchase the Season Five Battle Pass and enjoy a 10% increase in all XP earned during the season.
LIMITED TIME OFFER — Get the “Kyubi” Kitsune Skin with the Battle Pass Bundle During Season Five Launch Window
Those who want to get the job done right in Double Agent, other Black Ops Cold War Multiplayer modes and Zombies, or within Warzone will want to consider picking up the Battle Pass early.
For the first time in Call of Duty®, those who purchase the Battle Pass Bundle before August 31 will receive a bonus Legendary Operator Skin for Kitsune — “Kyubi.” A fitting gear set for an Operator whose namesake translates to “fox,” this exclusive Operator Skin combines a traditional festival mask with classy-yet-tactical attire complete with a black tie and cape.
New Operator Skins and Finishing Move
It’s more than just Kitsune and Garcia who are gearing up for the battle ahead. The Season Five Battle Pass introduces a wide collection of new Operator Skins, including one for Baker that’s perfect for oceanic operations.
“Payback” Woods Skin (Tier 10): When business starts to get personal, Woods is ready to get even, gearing up for the fight with his “Payback” Operator Skin. Complete his Operator Mission to earn his “Resilience” and “Vigilance” Operator Skins, as well as an Epic Calling Card and Emblem.
“Scuba Diver” Baker Skin (Tier 50): Hit the high seas and board enemy craft with Baker’s “Scuba Diver” Operator Skin, outfitting him in full tactical scuba gear. Complete his Operator Mission to earn the “Sand Dab” and “Underwater” Operator Skins.
PLUS, the “Mind Games” Finishing Move (Tier 19): Knock your enemies off their feet, then finish the job with this combat reversal, which can be equipped by all Operators through the Operator menu in Warzone or through the Weapons menu in Black Ops Cold War.
Which weapons will these Operators wield in combat this season? In addition to the 100+ existing armaments in Warzone, two more are being added to the table, and both are available via the Battle Pass for free:
New Weapon Blueprints
A total of 20 custom Weapon Blueprints, including over a dozen Legendary weapons and an Ultra-rarity version of the new assault rifle, are available to you in the Season Five Battle Pass. Here are some of the highlights:
“Great Emperor” Assault Rifle Blueprint (Tier 5): Deploy in royal fashion with this gold and blue Legendary Weapon Blueprint fit for the most ruthless, stylish Operators. This beauty shoots with excellent precision, too, using the Agency Suppressor for a huge boost to vertical recoil control and the Field Agent Grip for added horizontal control. The Raider Stock helps you snap onto targets, and that’s just three of its five attachments.
“Red Torpedo” Assault Rifle Blueprint (FREE Tier 55): Launch your next amphibious assault using this aquatic Legendary Weapon Blueprint. It’s not just about its incredible design, either. The “Red Torpedo” is fast and versatile; its five attachments include the Raider Stock, which boosts your movement speed while aiming, as well as the Airborne Elastic Wrap for rapid Aim Down Sights (ADS) speed.
“Death Angel” Tactical Rifle Blueprint (Tier 85): Bring death on wings with the new “Death Angel” Legendary Weapon Blueprint. If you’re look for fast handling, this is it. First, the SOCOM Eliminator reduces muzzle flash for easier targeting in combat, and the invaluable Salvo 35 Rnd Fast Mag provides a vast pool of ammo and lightning-fast reloads. And with the Raider Stock, you can move around sights-up so you’re prepared for whatever lies ahead.
Tier 95 — Edge Out the Competition with “Geomatik,” An Ultra-rarity Reactive Weapon Blueprint
Get all the way to Tier 95 in Black Ops Cold War and Warzone to unlock the lethal “Geomatik” Ultra-rarity Assault Rifle Weapon Blueprint, based on the new functional weapon unlocked earlier in the Battle Pass.
Turn every angle to your advantage with this high-damage, low-profile configuration stocked full of ammo. An SFOD Speedgrip will help control horizontal recoil, but it’s up to you to keep this weapon’s shots — fully suppressed, thanks to a Suppressor Muzzle — from kicking too much.
Watch for this weapon’s sci-fi-inspired animated Reactive property — the “Geomatik” glows with increasing geometric power as you earn kills in Multiplayer, Warzone, or Zombies. The lines are perfect, ideal for the surgical Operator ready to dissect the competition for their side.
Tier 100 — Kitsune Ultra-Rarity Operator Skin and More
For the most accomplished Operators — those who complete all 100 Tiers of the Season Five Battle Pass — glory awaits. Here’s to you:
“Samurai” Ultra-rarity Kitsune Skin and Operator Mission: When she really means business, Kitsune dons her “Samurai” Ultra-rarity Operator Skin, blending the old and the new with light patterns flashing over her armor and face mask. Complete the included Operator Mission to unlock the “Warlock” and incredibly auric “Goldleaf” Operator Skins in addition to extra cosmetic items.
“Microchip” Legendary SMG Blueprint: This tech-savvy Blueprint Weapon is the first available for the new SMG found for free earlier in the Battle Pass. With attachments like the Ember Sighting Point for improved reveal distance and hip-fire accuracy, and the 6.7” Ranger for a 100% increase to bullet velocity, you’ll be turning armies of 1’s into 0’s.
FAV, Tac Rover Vehicle Skins, and Season Five Emblem: Close out the Battle Pass in style with the “Spoiled Envy” FAV Vehicle Skin in Black Ops Cold War, the “Carbon Envy” Tac Rover Vehicle Skin in Warzone, and the Season Five animated Emblem, showcasing your well-earned accomplishment of unlocking all 100 Tiers of content.
For the bundles set to become avalable, as well as the War Tracks and other stuff, head on over here.
Speaking of Season 5, we are giving away COD Points on all three platforms! Check it out on our Twitter!
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Battlefield 2042 Journey of the No-Pats Part 7 “Rerouted” Now Out, Here’s the New Screenshots
EA has posted the last entry in the Battlefield 2042 Journey of the No-Pats series, and in Part 7 titled “Rerouted,” we’re brought to Sierra Leone! Same as before, expect an entry from Kayvan Bechir, as well as a slew of new screenshots!
Battlefield 2042 Journey of the No-Pats Part 7:
The culmination of all these Journey of the No-Pats entries will be revealed tomorrow, as that’s when the Battlefield 2042 standalone short film titled “Exodus” will air! Once it’s out, we’ll be sure to let our readers know.
Battlefield 2042 will be out this October 22 on the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC.
Source: EA
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Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Expansion The Siege of Paris Releases Tomorrow
Prepare to raid the capital of France in the world of Assassin’s Creed with your Viking forces, as the Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Expansion in The Siege of Paris releases tomorrow for PC and Consoles!
Here’s the launch trailer from the folks at Ubisoft showing the DLC content to come for AC Valhalla players!
For those wondering where this adventure takes Eivor and players on, here’s the overview via press release.
Set in Francia, this new adventure will set Eivor on a dangerous path full of gripping questlines across the Frankish countryside towards one of the most infamous battles in Viking history. Players will get their hands on new weapons, abilities, gear, and skills to take on new enemy types. The Siege of Paris will also mark the return of Infiltration Missions, directly inherited from long-time, fan-favorite Black Box Missions. Here, players will have the liberty to choose the best way to eliminate their designated target. The Siege of Paris will be available for all Season Pass owners or as a separate purchase for $24.99 by all owners of the main game.
In case you missed the notes on AC Valhalla’s last big update in 4.00, you can read the details here.
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is available for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Google Stadia, Amazon Luna, and PC.
Red Dead Online Update 1.29 Shoots Out – August 11 (Update)
Rockstar Games has released a new Red Dead Redemption 2 update today! Given how Red Dead Online is the one usually update, we’re tagging this as the Red Dead Online update 1.29 patch for August 11! This is an unannounced patch, and clocks in at 200MB on some platforms (PC), while at over 2GB on others.
Red Dead Online Update 1.29 Patch Notes:
Update: Rockstar has released the full patch notes!
[August 11, 2021] – General
- Fixed an issue where some players would get stuck at 50% during the loading screen into Red Dead Online
- Fixed an issue where some players were losing their 25 Capitale setup fee if they were disconnected during the Covington Emerald Opportunity on Ruthless difficulty
- Fixed an issue that could have caused players to be disconnected from the game
- Fixed a number of crashes
Unfortunately, Rockstar Games has not shared anything pertaining to today’s patch just yet. Thankfully, the community has shared feedback on what they noticed after the patch!
Reddit user polyphenus mentioned that the 50% loading bug he experiences on PS5 has been fixed after the patch!
After installing on PS5, upon my first launch of the game, I was able to get right into camp without experiencing the 50% load bug.
I stumbled upon the update after I got disgusted with the 50% load bug earlier this morning and decided to try loading up once again.
Outside of that, there’s also the Red Dead Online weekly update which we posted yesterday. For reference, here’s what’s new:
- New Discounts: 5 Gold Bars off the Moonshine Shack, 40% off all Moonshine Shack Upgrades, Moonshine Bar Photographs, and all Sniper Rifles, plus 30% off all Emotes, Norfolk Roadster Horses, and all Moonshiner Cosmetic Role Items
- Prime Gaming Benefits: Players that connect to Prime Gaming before August 30 will receive a Reward for a free Hat up to Rank 15, plus separate Offers for 50% off the Rolling Block Rifle and 30% off select Camp Equipment at Wilderness Outfitters
- Login Bonuses: All players will receive a free Ability Card and 10X Gun Oil for playing this week
- Returning Outlaw Pass Items: The Clelland Outfit, as worn by John Marston, and the Rafferty Eyepatch are now available for purchase from Madam Nazar
- Blood Money Bonuses: An extra RDO$100 (received within 72 hours) for those that visit all four Blood Money mission-givers this week (Sean Macguire, Joe, James Langton, and Anthony Foreman), while Capitale has an increased chance of being discovered while committing Crimes
- The Quick Draw Club No. 2 is now available, featuring rare items and bonuses that include 25 Gold Bars to recoup its full cost, plus purchasing all four installments of the Quick Draw Club will earn you a Reward to claim the upcoming Halloween Pass 2 for free
- Bonuses for Quick Draw Club No. 1 members that purchase the second pass within the next two weeks will receive RDO$300 and 2,000 Character XP (within 72 hours)
- New Crime Contract: The Cornwall Contract, targeting the notorious magnate Leviticus Cornwall
- And the New Survival-Based Mode, Call to Arms, is now available with triple RDO$, XP, and Gold for all who play this week, plus an Offer for 30% off any Novice or Promising Role Item (received within 72 hours)
Once Rockstar releases the official patch notes, we’ll update the post.
RDR2 Update 1.29 Sneaks Out This August 11 (Update)
Rockstar Games has released a new Red Dead Redemption 2 update today! This RDR2 update 1.29 patch for August 11 is an unannounced patch, so don’t expect anything major from it. The patch is a small one, clocking in at just 200MB on PC, though some have reported it to reach even 2GB on different platforms.
RDR2 Update 1.29 Patch Notes | Red Dead Redemption 2 Update 1.29 Patch Notes:
Update: Rockstar has released the official changelog!
[August 11, 2021] – General
- Fixed an issue where some players would get stuck at 50% during the loading screen into Red Dead Online
- Fixed an issue where some players were losing their 25 Capitale setup fee if they were disconnected during the Covington Emerald Opportunity on Ruthless difficulty
- Fixed an issue that could have caused players to be disconnected from the game
- Fixed a number of crashes
Unfortunately, Rockstar Games has not shared anything pertaining to today’s patch just yet. Thankfully, the community has shared feedback on what they noticed after the patch!
Reddit user polyphenus mentioned that the 50% loading bug he experiences on PS5 has been fixed after the patch!
After installing on PS5, upon my first launch of the game, I was able to get right into camp without experiencing the 50% load bug.
I stumbled upon the update after I got disgusted with the 50% load bug earlier this morning and decided to try loading up once again.
Outside of that, not much else has been discovered so far. Once Rockstar releases the full patch notes (if they do), we’ll be sure to update the post. We’ll also be updating it with whatever stuff the community finds as well.
Also, there was the Red Dead Online weekly update yesterday too! There’s a new horde mode-like mode “Call to Arms” that was introduced. You can read about that here.
Final Fantasy XI August 2021 Update Now Live, Here’s What’s New
Square Enix has released the Final Fantasy XI August 2021 update, and there’s the Voarcious Resurgence update.new missions, as well as new quests, items and more! Check out the complete info below.
Check out the details straight from the press release.
Final Fantasy XI Update August 2021 Patch Notes | Final Fantasy XI August 2021 Update Patch Notes:
- Voracious Resurgence Update – Protect the Aht Urhgan landscape from a malevolent force alongside new characters, including Ghatsad, Megomak, and Ramuh.
- New Ambuscade Content – Challenge the iconic sage Ramuh in a new challenge, as well as the Citrullus, who returns to the fold this month.
- Sunbreeze Festival and Green Festival – Between now and August 31, players can participate in exciting shows and parties in several locations throughout Vana’diel, as well as receive awards and items.
- Bulk Up This Summer Campaign – Starting August 12, players can look forward to several campaigns, which will award players double to triple the normal amount of chain experience and capacity points, as well as improvements to players’ alter egos’ stats and many other bonuses to help quickly strengthen and level up characters.
- Summer Alter Ego Extravaganza – For the month of August, special alter ego ciphers are making an epic comeback for a limited time so players can flesh out their rosters.
- August Login Campaign – Players can receive numerous awards that they may have missed from May to July through the new login campaign, including Red Raptor Mount, Silver Gun and Leafkin Bed.
- Return Home to Vana’diel – From Friday, August 13 and through Monday, August 23 at 1:00 a.m. (PDT), players who are taking a break from FINAL FANTASY XI are invited to come back and experience the August update at no cost. Additional details are available here: http://www.playonline.com/
ff11us/campaign/wcb/index.html - Discount Campaign – From Friday, August 13 through Tuesday, August 31 at 1:00 a.m. (PDT) the Vana’diel Collection 4 is available at a discounted price. Similarly, the World Transfer Service will have reduced prices for players to take advantage of joining their friends who reside on different worlds. Additional details are available here: http://www.playonline.com/
ff11us/campaign/discount/ index.html
Here’s more info straight from the game’s forums:
Mission and Quest-related
| Implementation Timing | Update Task and Details | In-Progress Task | Details |
| August | Record of Eminence | ・Update monthly objectives | – |
| August | The Voracious Resurgence | ・Add new quests | – |
Content and System-related
| Implementation Timing | Update Task and Details | In-Progress Task | Details |
| August | Ambuscade | ・Add new notorious monsters ・Replace reward items ・Add new reward items |
– |
Item-related
| Implementation Timing | Update Task and Details | In-Progress Task | Details |
| August | Items | ・Add new items | – |
| August | Porter Moogle | ・Add to list of supported items | – |
Those still playing XI, enjoy the new content!
Latest Aliens Fireteam Elite Trailer Wants You to Survive the Hive
Cold Iron Studios has released the latest Aliens Fireteam Elite trailer today, and it’s titled “Survive the Hive.” As one might expect, the trailer features how overwhelming the odds are for our space marines, as they take on waves upon waves of Xenomorphs!
Aliens: Fireteam Elite releases August 24 – Check out the Deluxe Edition, pre-order for even more content, and prepare for the Xenomorph threat
The thrilling, action-packed cooperative third-person survival shooter from Cold Iron Studios is charging head with a release slated for August 24th on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. Check out today’s trailer giving a glimpse at the game’s rendition of the iconic Alien universe, and be ready for a year of post-launch content with the Deluxe Edition!
The complete Deluxe Edition including a year of post-launch content
Two editions of the game are available for pre-order: the Standard Edition, and a content packed Deluxe Edition.Players who pre-order the Deluxe Edition will receive the Endeavor Pass, which contains the game’s upcoming 4 seasons of post-launch content, with tons of new cosmetics for their Marines and their weapons, from head accessories to weapon decals, weapon paints, armor skins, emotes and much more. They will also receive for free the Endeavor Veteran Pack containing additional customization content.
Finally, any pre-order of the Standard or the Deluxe Edition in digital stores and at participating retailers also gives players free access to the Hardened Marine Pack, that includes extra kit skins and accessories to further customize their Marines and weapons.
Make sure to read our hands-on impressions of the game right here. We also ran a feature on what we learned playing the game’s first 10 hours, and it includes loads of infon on enemies, abilities and more.
Aliens Fireteam Elite will shoot its way out this August 24 on the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Disco Elysium Update 1.11 Dances Out for Memory & File Fixes – August 11
Studio ZA/UM has released the Disco Elysium update 1.11 (PS5 version 1.011) this August 11, and this is for some much-needed fixes in terms of memory optimization and file management. If you had issues with saves and whatnot, then this should fix ’em.
Disco Elysium Update 1.11 Patch Notes | Disco Elysium Update 1.011 Patch Notes:
- Memory optimisations for PlayStation 4 and 5.
- File management refactoring and save game optimisation.
- Controller and player interaction improvements.
That’s about it per the studio. Same as before, if you notice any gameplay-related changes not mentioned above, let us know down in the comments. If there are updates to this patch, we’ll be sure to update the post as well.
You can read our past Disco Elysium posts right here for reference.
Disco Elysium is out now on PS4, PS5m Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch , and PC.
Black Ops Cold War Update 1.21 Pre-Load for Season 5 Now Live (PS5 Version 1.021)
As one might expect, Treyarch has released the Black Ops Cold War update 1.21 pre-load for PlayStation gamers today, and this is for Season 5! While the season won’t be starting until tomorrow, August 12, the data is available now for select Call of Duty gamers on PS4 and PS5. Check out the file size and what to expect below.
Black Ops Cold War Update 1.21 Patch Notes | Black Ops Cold War Update 1.021 Patch Notes:
File size: 20GB
Update: Official patch notes are now available!
GLOBAL
Battle Pass
- Season Five
- New 100-Tier Battle Pass available.
- Operators
- Kitsune
- New “Kitsune” Operator available at Tier 0 in the Season Five Battle Pass.
- “Kyubi” Operator Skin for Kitsune included with Battle Pass Bundle purchase before August 31, 2021.
- Kitsune
- Weapons
- EM2
- EM2 assault rifle available for free at Tier 15 of the Battle Pass System.
- TEC-9
- TEC-9 SMG available for free at Tier 31 of the Battle Pass System.
- EM2
- War Tracks
- Four Treyarch music tracks available for the Music Player in the free “World at War Mixtape” War Tracks in the Battle Pass System:
- “Black Cats”
- “Dog Fire”
- “Hell’s Gate”
- “Wild Card”
- Four Treyarch music tracks available for the Music Player in the free “World at War Mixtape” War Tracks in the Battle Pass System:
Weapon Unlock Challenges
- Cane
- New Cane melee weapon available via in-game challenge in Multiplayer or Zombies, or via unique Blueprint version in the Store at the start of Season Five.
- C58
- Unlock Challenge available for the C58 assault rifle in Multiplayer and Zombies.
- MG 82
- Unlock Challenge available for the MG 82 LMG in Multiplayer and Zombies.
Features
- Challenge Tracker
- Pause menu now displays and tracks Operator Mission Challenges in Multiplayer and Zombies.
Operator Missions
- New Season Five Operator Missions available in Multiplayer and Zombies.
Challenges
- Addressed an issue where previous season Weapon Unlock Challenges could stop progressing.
- Addressed an issue where certain hacked Field Upgrades would not contribute to Season Challenges.
- Addressed an issue where previously unlocked Weapon Challenges would continue to display in the Challenges section of the After-Action Report.
Prestige Levels and Rewards
- Added four new Prestige Levels (20-23) and Prestige Rewards:
- Level 50: New Prestige, Emblem, Prestige Key, Weapon Blueprint, and Battle Pass Tier Skip
- Level 100: New Prestige, Emblem, Prestige Key, and Battle Pass Tier Skip
- Level 150: New Prestige, Emblem, Prestige Key, and Battle Pass Tier Skip
- Level 190: All Season Challenges Available
- Level 200: New Prestige, Emblem, Prestige Key, Battle Pass Tier Skip, Master Prestige Calling Card
- Levels 250 – 1,000: New Prestige Key every 50 levels
Prestige Shop
- New “Dream Crasher” Pistol Weapon Blueprint added to the Prestige Shop.
- New Legacy Calling Cards added to the Prestige Shop, including the Level 50 Animated Calling Card from Black Ops 4.
Barracks
- Added information to unlocked Calling Cards and Emblems in the Player Identity section of the Barracks that lets players know how the item was unlocked.
Main Lobby
- Updated main lobby theming for Season Five.
PC
- Addressed an issue where PlayStation 5 controller haptics would not be disabled when setting Trigger Haptics to Disabled on PC.
Weapon Tuning
- New Season Five weapon tuning includes changes for a selection of assault rifles, SMGs, and Dual Wield pistols. Starting with assault rifles, we’ve reduced Suppressor attachment Bullet Velocity penalties for all ARs to better focus on their potential for damage at long ranges.
- Assault Rifles (All)
- Reduced Bullet Velocity penalty on Agency Suppressor attachment from -30% to -15%.
- Reduced Bullet Velocity penalty on Suppressor attachment from -15% to -8%.
The XM4 is getting several new adjustments to assist with its handling, as well as a unique attachment. As one of our more popular weapons, the XM4 sees plenty of usage from experts and less experienced players alike, so we’ve made changes to specific attachments to appeal to players of all skill levels. Players may want to experiment with new attachment combinations after this update to find the sweet spot that works for them.
- XM4
- Increased Reload Quickness from 2.6 sec to 2.5 sec.
- Increased Vertical Recoil Control bonus on Infantry Compensator from +12% to +15%.
- Reduced Horizontal Recoil Control penalty on Infantry Compensator from -8% to -5%.
- Increased Reload Quickness on Jungle-Style Mag from +20% to +30%.
- Removed ADS Time penalty from 40 Rnd Speed Mag.
- Reduced extra ammo of 40 Rnd Speed Mag from +10 to +5.
- Changed Salvo 50 Rnd Fast Mag attachment to 45 Rnd Fast Mag.
- Reduced ADS Time penalty on 45 Rnd Fast Mag from -25% to -12%.
- Replaced SAS Mag Clamp with unique “B-Ops Mini Clamp” attachment. This attachment increases Reload Quickness by 50%, improves ADS Time by 10%, and provides an additional starting magazine, but reduces magazine ammo from 30 to 25.
Though the QBZ-83 is a solid performer, it’s been underused compared to the rest of its class. We’ve reduced its recoil to help more players explore this weapon, develop a feel for it, and find success with it in-game.
- QBZ-83
- Reduced vertical recoil by 10%.
As the fastest-firing AR, the FFAR 1 should be serviceable in a more aggressive, close-quarters play style. To accomplish this, we’ve given the weapon additional high-damage potential at short range while retaining its original damage values for mid- to long-range combat. Hip fire has also been improved to help with short-range encounters. As a result, several of its Barrel attachments have also been adjusted. These changes allow a skilled player to leverage the FFAR 1’s shorter-range capabilities for a more versatile play style.
- FFAR 1
- Now deals 30 damage out to 12.7 meters for higher damage at short range.
- Increased Hip Fire Accuracy by 14%.
- Reduced Sprint to Fire Time penalty on Tiger Team Spotlight from -10% to -5%.
- Reduced Aim Walking Movement Speed penalty on 21.2” Ranger Barrel from -20% to -5%.
- Reduced Effective Damage Range bonus on 19.5” Reinforced Heavy Barrel from +100% to +40%.
- Reduced Effective Damage Range bonus on 19.5” Task Force Barrel from +50% to +20%.
- Reduced Effective Damage Range bonus on 20.3” Takedown Barrel from +150% to +80%.
With the Groza, handling speed is key. We’ve made visual improvements to help players take better advantage of this weapon’s quick handling, as well as attachment changes to lean into the Groza’s unique personality as a bullpup AR.
- Groza
- Reduced vertical recoil by 15%.
- Reduced weapon movement when walking in ADS.
- Moved Iron Sights view farther away from the player camera.
- Increased Horizontal Recoil Control bonus on Spetsnaz Grip from +17% to +25%.
- Increased Vertical Recoil Control bonus on Spetsnaz Grip from +7% to +15%.
- Increased ADS Time bonus on Spetsnaz Field Grip from +15% to +30%.
- Reduced Flinch Resistance mitigation on Spetsnaz Field Grip from +80% to +70%.
- Increased Sprint to Fire Time bonus on KGB Pad from +30% to +50%.
- Reduced Hip Fire Accuracy penalty on KGB Pad from -30% to -20%.
Mid- and long-range combat are important factors for the FARA 83. Currently boasting the best range of any AR as well as a fast fire rate, this weapon requires consistency for success. As such, we’ve improved recoil and visibility while firing. While this AR was originally concepted to fill more a marksman-like role on larger maps, it has proven to be reliable in most game modes. Developing a sense for controlled firing will lead to even more success with this weapon.
- FARA 83
- Reduced initial recoil when firing the weapon.
- Moved Iron Sights view farther away from the player camera.
While the C58 is a powerful weapon in capable hands, some of its handling characteristics initially created a high barrier for proficiency. We’ve addressed this by improving the recoil, feel, and visibility while firing the weapon. The C58 isn’t recommended for close quarters, but with proper ammo management, this weapon can perform much like an LMG with the handling of an AR.
- C58
- Overhauled recoil system.
- Improved weapon visibility when initially firing.
- Increased Effective Damage Range from 25.4m to 30.48m.
- Reduced Effective Damage Range penalty on Suppressor attachment from -15% to -8%.
Moving onto SMGs: the KSP 45 has recently overperformed at ranges we feel are better suited for other weapons. We’ve made slight adjustments to its burst fire speed and effective damage range to alter the feel of the weapon just enough that focused players won’t feel much of a difference, but others won’t feel as “lucky” with this weapon.
- KSP 45
- Reduced Effective Damage Range from 25.4m to 22.86m.
- Slowed burst fire delay from 0.066 to 0.083.
In the weapon lore of Black Ops Cold War, the LC10 is an SMG created by a sniper rifle manufacturer. Accuracy – specifically at range – is part of its personality. The LC10 also features very little damage drop off to create a very consistent time to kill over a large distance. With the launch of Season Five, we’re making slight adjustments to recoil and range to raise the skill level required for success.
- LC10
- Reduced medium damage range from 50.8m to 45.72m.
- Increased recoil on the first and 12th bullets.
Dual wielding pistols now has a slight movement speed penalty. While not being able to aim down sights is a sizeable trade-off, movement speed has always been a top factor for success with short-range weapons. Lowering the movement speed while dual wielding creates more of a liability regarding range and positioning.
- Pistols (All)
- Dual Wield
- Reduced movement speed by 5%.
- Reduced strafe speed by 5%.
- Dual Wield
MULTIPLAYER
Maps
- Echelon (6v6)
- New map added to Multiplayer rotation in 6v6 modes.
- Slums (6v6)
- New map added to Multiplayer rotation in 6v6 modes.
- Showroom (2v2, 3v3)
- New map added to Multiplayer rotation in Gunfight and Face Off modes.
Modes
- Double Agent
- New mode added to Multiplayer.
- Operatives and the Investigator must find clues and eliminate all Double Agents to win. Double Agents must eliminate all Operatives and the Investigator, or detonate all bombs to win.
- Gunfight
- Addressed an issue where health could show as 0 for all players while spectating.
- Search & Destroy
- Addressed an issue where the player could not consistently plant the bomb.
- Multi-Team: Elimination
- The party host can now bring their party back to the lobby if the team has been eliminated from the match.
Scorestreaks
- Flamethrower
- New Scorestreak available in Multiplayer.
Season Challenges
- 20 new Multiplayer Season Challenges available to be revealed and unlocked with exclusive Calling Card and XP rewards.
- Reveal a new Challenge every 10 Season Levels. Complete all 20 Season Challenges to unlock the Season Five Multiplayer Master Animated Calling Card.
Vehicles
- Dirt Bike
- Wheelie mechanic added in Combined Arms and Multi-Team modes.
Best Play
- Fade to black before Best Plays will now only occur in Multi-Team modes.
Featured Playlists
- Double Agent [NEW]
- Echelon 24/7 [NEW]
- Showroom Gunfight [NEW]
- NukeJacked 24/7
- Gunfight (Now includes Showroom)
- Face Off 6v6 (Now includes Showroom)
- Snipers Only Moshpit
- Party Games
- Multi-Team
LEAGUE PLAY
UI
- Map and mode will now only be shown once all players have been found and the lobby has been locked in. Our intention is to show the map and mode that you will be playing and not to provide this info earlier to allow for “lobby shopping.”
ZOMBIES
Perks
- Death Perception
- New upgradeable Perk now available in the Der Wunderfizz machine in all round-based maps and Outbreak.
- Obscured enemies are keylined.
- Skill Tier I – Mini-map update rate is increased.
- Skill Tier II – Enemies give danger indicators when behind the player.
- Skill Tier III – Gain 20% more looted Salvage and High-Grade Salvage.
- Skill Tier IV – Increase armor penetration damage by 25%.
- Skill Tier V – Nearby chests, resources, and item drops are keylined through walls.
- Tombstone
- Players now take 25% less damage in shadow form.
- Cost has been removed from the Tombstone stash.
Field Upgrades
- Tesla Storm
- New Field Upgrade now available in all round-based maps and Outbreak.
- For 10 seconds, lightning connects to other players, stunning and damaging normal enemies.
- Skill Tier I – Double the damage dealt to enemies stunned by Tesla Storm.
- Skill Tier II – Increase the duration to 15 seconds.
- Skill Tier III – Special enemies can be stunned and damaged by Tesla Storm.
- Skill Tier IV – Players generating a field gain 25% increased movement speed.
- Skill Tier V – Elite enemies can be stunned and damaged by Tesla Storm.
Support
- Flamethrower
- New Flamethrower Support Weapon available in all round-based maps and Outbreak.
Outbreak
- Regions
- Collateral Region now available.
- Objectives
- Transport Objective added.
- Vehicles
- Tank vehicle added to several Regions.
- Equipment
- Grapple Gun added as new Equipment available at the Crafting Table.
- Enemies
- Disciple added to Outbreak.
- Addressed an issue where fire FX were not being applied to Special enemies when using Napalm Burst.
- Addressed an issue where the Mimic could appear to have two overlapping heads.
- Intel
- New Season Five story Intel added throughout Outbreak.
- Gameplay
- Omega Helicopter added.
- Playlists
- Endless
- Standard Outbreak experience with the option to Warp or Exfil in all Regions.
- 3 Region
- New playlist added. The first two Regions only have the option to Warp, while the third Region will only have the Exfil option.
- Endless
Round-Based Maps
- “Mauer Der Toten”
- Gameplay
- Added a couple of hidden surprises. 😉
- Main Quest
- Addressed an issue where the boss could become stuck when players quickly moved to the next arena during the Main Quest boss fight.
- Closed an exploit that allowed infinitely charging and activating the Field Upgrade for the canister during the Main Quest.
- Support
- Addressed an issue where the screen was too dark when using the Cruise Missile Support, making it difficult to aim.
- Stability
- Fixed various stability issues related to Klaus, the Main Quest, and Ammo Caches.
- PC
- Addressed an issue where the dials on the safe were not legible when playing at Low or Lowest texture quality settings on PC.
- Gameplay
- General
- Reduced max Essence for respawning players in round-based maps to 25,000. This will now cap out at Round 25 instead of Round 50.
Dead Ops Arcade 3
- Bonus Map
- Added Ikari EggXit bonus map to The Wild.
Onslaught (PlayStation)
- Maps
- Echelon added to Onslaught map rotation.
- Intel
- Added new Dark Aether story Intel to discover in Onslaught.
- Modes
- Onslaught maps can now be selected when playing in Local.
Season Challenges
- 20 new Zombies Season Challenges available to be revealed and unlocked with exclusive Calling Card and XP rewards.
- Reveal a new Challenge every 10 Season Levels. Complete all 20 Season Challenges to unlock the Season Five Zombies Master Animated Calling Card.
Blueprints
- Addressed an issue where applying a Blueprint to a weapon that had been Pack-a-Punched to Tier II or III would reset it to Pack-a-Punch Tier I camo.
- Addressed an issue where Blueprint weapon skins were not retained when warping to the next Region in Outbreak.
- Addressed an issue where attachments were being removed from weapons when applying Blueprints with Mule Kick.
Featured Playlists
- Outbreak (Endless and 3 Region) [NEW]
- Mauer der Toten
- Firebase Z
- Die Maschine
- Dead Ops Arcade: First Person
- Dead Ops Arcade
- Onslaught (PlayStation)
- Onslaught Echelon (PlayStation) [NEW]
- Onslaught Accelerated (PlayStation)
- Onslaught Containment (PlayStation)
Here’s the new content for an easy read:
Black Ops Cold War Content:
- Become a Double Agent in the newest Multiplayer game mode
- Demolition returns in-season
- Five new Multiplayer maps
- New Scorestreak – The Flamethrower
- New Zombies content – new perk. field upgrade, support weapon and more
- New Outbreak content – new region, objective, tank, grapple gun and intel
- New Onslaught content (PlayStation) – new map and intel
Warzone Content:
- New perks – Combat Scouting and Tempered
- New Points of Interest – Broadcast Stations and
- New Gulag – Rush
- Clash debuts in-season
- The Red Doors grow unstable – mid-season event coming soon
Black Ops Cold War and Warzone Content:
- Three new Operators
- Four New weapons
- New Prestige levels
Once the official patch is out on all platforms, and the actual patch notes that include the gameplay changes are out, we’ll be sure to let our readers know.
In other Call of Duty news, if you’re hoping to see Modern Warfare 3 Remastered anytime soon, don’t hold your breath, as Activision has confirmed that it does “not exist.”
Black Desert Online Update 1.94 Sails Out for Corsair Awakening
Pearl Abyss has released the Black Desert Online update 1.94 this August 11, and it’s for the Corsair Awakening title update! There’s a ton to dive into, so check out the complete patch notes below.
Black Desert Online Update 1.94 Patch Notes | Black Desert Online Corsair Awakening Patch Notes:
Corsair Awakening
● The Captain and her crew have finally arrived, as Corsair’s Awakening has been released!
-To awaken your Corsair, you will need to be Lv.56 or higher and complete the questline “[Corsair Awakening] Call of the Crow.” This questline is available from Black Spirit – Main Quest if their Corsair completed the succession questline.
– After completing the Awakening quest on a Season Character, you will be rewarded a PRI Tuvala Patraca.
● You can now accept the ‘[Valencia] Dawn of a New Age’ on Corsair, awarding you with a 7-day outfit of your choice.
– The ‘[Valencia] Dawn of a New Age’ is available after completing the Valencia I storyline with a character that is over level 56.
● Added “[Awakening Weapon EXC] Patraca, the Heart of the Sea: PRI~PEN(V) quests through which you can exchange PRI(I) or higher enhanced Serenaca to a Tuvala Patraca of the same enhancement level through the Crow Merchants Guild Chief Manager, Fughar.
※ These quests can only be accepted by a season character or a season graduate.
※ You can only accept and complete one of the following quests per family. You must also have a Tuvala Serenaca of the required enhancement level to exchange it for a Tuvala Patraca of the same enhancement level.
– [Awakening Weapon EXC] Patraca, the Heart of the Sea: PRI (I)
– [Awakening Weapon EXC] Patraca, the Heart of the Sea: DUO (II)
– [Awakening Weapon EXC] Patraca, the Heart of the Sea: TRI (III)
– [Awakening Weapon EXC] Patraca, the Heart of the Sea: TET (IV)
– [Awakening Weapon EXC] Patraca, the Heart of the Sea: PEN (V)
※ Any PEN(V) name engraving, item branding or dye information will be removed when exchanges a PRI to PEN Tuvala Serenaca to a PRI to PEN Patraca through these quests.
● Due to Corsair’s Awakening, we have changed the quests, ‘[Enhancement] Even Stronger Tuvala Awakening Weapon I~II’ to be acceptable from Fughar with a Season Corsair.
● As Corsair now has her Awakening, the 100% damage from the Main Hand Weapon has been changed to the normal ratio of damage between the Awakening and Main Hand weapons.
Summer Season – Graduation
● Fughar, the Crow Merchants Guild Chief Manager, has unveiled the Graduation benefits of the Summer Season, for adventurers looking to take the next step into the world of Black Desert.
– Graduating allows you to transition your Season Character into a regular character before the end of the season. Regardless of when you choose to graduate, you will still be eligible for the rewards.
| Graduation Period | August 11th 2021 ~ End of the Summer Season |
| Graduation Requirements | Adventurers who have not purchased the [Event] Black Spirit Pass must complete the Season Pass and receive all the rewards
Adventurers who have purchased the [Event] Black Spirit Pass must complete the Season Pass and receive all rewards. |
– Graduating the 2021 Summer Season is detailed below
| Quest Name | Quest Giving NPC | Objectives | Target NPC |
| [Season Server Graduation] At the Crossroad | Crow Merchants Guild Scribe Leyla, located at the workshop in Velia | Complete the quest ‘[Season] Fughar’s Special Timepiece’ and talk to Fughar | Fughar |
| [Season Server Graduation] Into the Big Wide World | Fughar | Use the Honorable Adventurer’s Certificate. | Fughar |
– The Honorable Adventurer’s Certificate can be obtained from Fughar when completing the ‘[Season Server Graduation] Into the Big Wide World.’ Using this certificate will convert your season character into a regular character.
– Once you have completed these quests, you will receive a Tuvala Conversion Stone Box, Gift Box Full of Memories, and Fughar’s Letter of Encouragement.
– The Box Full of Memories contains the following items:
| [Season] Boss Gear Exchange Coupon
Graduation Cap Golden Graduation Gown Advice of Valks (+60) Cron Stone x100 [Event] Secret Book of Old Moon (7 Days) [Event] Elion’s Tear x10 [Event] Item Collection Increase Scroll x5 [Event] Giovan Grolin’s Support Scroll x5 Blessed Message Scroll x5 Premium Elixir Box x3 Finto’s Filling/Sweet/Fresh Juice x10 |
※ Golden Graduation Gown can be sold for 10,000,000 Silver to NPC’s.
※ [Event] Giovan Grolin’s Support Scroll gives the following buffs.
| [Event] Giovan Grolin’s Support Scroll |
| Consume to obtain the following effects
Life Skill Mastery +100 Life EXP +20%
Duration : 60 minutes Cooldown : 60 minutes |
* Graduation Notices
– In order to graduate, you must receive all the rewards from the [Season] Black Spirit Pass. You will not be able to graduate if there are any outstanding rewards to collect.
– If you have purchased the Summer Season Pass but have not used it, then graduate, you will be unable to receive the rewards from the Season Pass. Make sure to use the item (if you have it) before graduating.
– The ‘Honorable Adventurer’s Certificate that is obtained during the graduation quest can be used on the normal server.
– You will be unable to obtain the Fughar’s Timepiece after you graduate. If you intend to use this item, please complete the quest and use the item before graduating.
– You cannot graduate with a Fughar’s Timepiece in your inventory.
● The Crow Merchants Guild Chief Manager’s former Lover, Perilla, appears to have left the Perilla’s Star as a parting gift after leaving Fughar.
– You can obtain quests relating to the story of Perilla and Fughar from the Black Spirit.
– [Perilla’s Star] Fughar’s Woe can be obtained with a season character or a normal character that is level 51 or above.
-You can obtain the ‘Seasonal Special Gift exchange’ after completing the ‘[Perilla’s Star] Fughar’s Woe’ questline.
– The ‘Season Special Gift Exchange’ does not appear as an item in your bag, can can be proceeded by talking to the Fughar NPC. When talking to him, you can collect one of the following items
PEN(V) Capotia Earring
PEN(V) Capotia Ring
Perilla’s Star
PEN(V) Capotia Belt |
● On top of the Tuvala Conversion Stones that will allow you to change your Tuvala gear into gear that can be used on regular characters, you also have the possibility of earning 2 Boss Exchange coupons, which will allow you to convert a Tuvala piece of gear into a boss item that is one enhancement level below the Tuvala enhancement. I.e. PEN(V) Tuvala Helmet changes into a TET Giath Helmet.
You can obtain the Boss Exchange Coupon in the following ways:
– [2021 Summer Season] Boss Gear Exchange Quest
– [Swell Sea Shell] Boss Gear Exchange Quest
– You can exchange Tuvala gear for boss gear through the aforementioned quests upon receiving them from Fughar after completing the graduation quests while having the [Season] Boss Gear Exchange Coupon.
– You can only accept and receive one quest per equipment part.
– Boss items that are exchanged cannot be sold on the Central Market, but can be enhanced further.
– Tuvala Gear that is exchanged to be used on a normal character through the Tuvala Conversion Stones cannot be sold on the Central Market or enhanced.
| For Example, PEN(V) Tuvala Armor can be exchanged for a TET(IV) Dim Tree Spirit’s Armor through the quest, ‘[2021 Summer Season] Boss Gear Exchange’ Quest. If you decide to follow this, then you can exchange another Tuvala equipment piece with the ‘[Swell Sea Shell] Boss Gear Exchange’ quest. |
● Changed requirements for accepting the quests, “[Season Pass] Crow Merchants Guild Gift” and “[Black Spirit Pass] Crow Merchants Guild Gift.”
| Before | After |
| Can accept with a Season Character who has completed the Season Pass that has a Crow Merchants Guild Contribution Certificate I or II | Can accept with Crow Merchants Guild Contribution Certificate I or II |
Graudation for Season characters begins now!
As a precaution, if you have the item ‘Fughar’s Timepiece’ on your character you will not be able to proceed with Graduation. This failsafe is intended to prevent those who were planning on using the item from accidentally graduating, making the ‘Fughar’s Timepiece’ unusable. If you don’t wish to use the item, you can feel free to delete it!
We look forward to supporting your adventures after the season servers end.
Monster Changes
● Changed Apex Urukios at Vaha’s Cradle, Atoraxxion Vahmalkea, to enter phase 3 while invincible when its HP drops to a certain point while a statue.
● Added Camera effects for Apex Urukios when it enters phase 2 and phase 3.
● Changed Apex Lucretia at Vaha’s Cradle to prioritize synchronizing when it’s Hit Points get low.
● Reduced the damage of falling rocks and rock attack patterns of Apex Urukios at Vaha’s Cradle for Atoraxxion. This applies to both Season and Regular Atoraxxion.
Character Changes
● Improved the way that the sound of characters outputs when moving around.
Ranger
● Cold Blade I~IV – Changed the Ranged Accuracy Rate increase effect in the description to match the actual effect.
| Before | After |
| Ranged Accuracy Rate increase on hit | Ranged Accuracy Rate increase on 2nd hit. |
Guardian
● Prime: Frostbitten Axe I~V – Fixed an issue where the critical hit increase effect wasn’t being applied.
Corsair
● Prime: Wave Lash – Fixed an issue where the skill was not using MP when used while on cooldown.
● Wave Breaker – Fixed the issue where Stamina was being consumed twice when using this skill
● Fixed an issue where corsair would move abnormally in the Pearl Shop and Customization Window.
● Overflow I – Fixed an issue where the enemy was too far away in the skill preview window.
● The camera effects when using the Black Spirit Training have been modified.
● The skills in the Corsair’s Skill Guide have changed.
| Removed | Added |
| Mareca: Sea Stroll
Storm Surge Ocean Melancholy Wipe Out |
Storming Gale
Wave Lash Sea Prowler Wave Put |
● Intermittent issues with the Pearl Shop having items disappear has been fixed.
● Fixed an issue where the Forward Guard applied when moving backwards would intermittently stop working.
● Fixed an issue with abnormal movements at the end of movement animations.
● Smooth Sailing I ~ Absolute: Smooth Sailing – Now recovers +10 MP on hits.
● Added Rabam’s Enlightenment – Skill Enhancement skills.
– The first enhanced skill can be learned at Lv.56 or higher, the second can be learned at Lv. 57 or higher, and the third can be learned at Lv. 58 or higher.
– You must learn the preceding skills in order to learn the Skill Enhancement skills.
– You can only learn one of the two enhanced skills for each level.
Item Changes
● Increased the drop rate of the item ‘Dragon Scale Fossil’ in the following monster zones: Tshira Ruins, Blood Wolf Settlement, and Sherekhan Necropolis (Day, Night)
● Changed the appearance rate of Old Drieghanese Crates (in the Drieghan monster zones: Sherekhan Necropolis, Blood Wolf Settlement, Tshira Ruins) to always appear when Garmoth does her fire attack.
– the amount of ‘Dragon Scale Fossils’ dropped by old Drieghanese Crates has increased from 1 to 5 to 10.
We have adjusted the amount of “Dragon Scale Fossil” dropped in Drieghan. Not only can you get more scales from each of the monster zones, but also from the random event where Garmoth attacks.
Additionally, we have been keeping a close watch over each of the servers after we increased the drop rate of Caphras Stones for each of the monster zones. We will continue to keep close watch moving forward. So, there could be changes made to how Caphras Stones are obtained, Gathering, Blackstar defense gear, and the various rewards.
● The upper limit of the price of Value Packs on the Central Market has been increased.
● The amount of Valks Cry and Cron Stones that can be extracted from outfits has been increased.
| Valks Cry | Cron Stones | |||
| Extracted Item | Before | After | Before | After |
| Headpiece | 14 | 16 | 42 | 48 |
| Armor | 32 | 36 | 96 | 108 |
| Gloves | 12 | 12 | 36 | 36 |
| Shoes | 12 | 12 | 36 | 36 |
| Main Weapon | 21 | 22 | 63 | 66 |
| Off-Hand | 10 | 14 | 30 | 42 |
| Awakening Weapon | 23 | 28 | 69 | 84 |
| Total | 124 | 140 | 372 | 420 |
● Your family name will now be engraved on items that are enhanced to PEN(V) enhancement levels!
– Items that hit PEN(V) before the update will not display the name of the person who enhanced. .
– On the Central Market, you will not be able to see who enhanced the item to PEN(V), however once purchased and pulled out of the Central Market, you will see the name of the person who enhanced the item.
● In the description of the ‘Eye of Anguish’ item, we have removed the line that states that armors can be heated to create it.
● Dehkima: Token of the Oath, Seal of the Undying and Crow’s Black Jewel have been changed so they can now be placed in the Family Inventory.
Content Changes
● Changed the exchange of ‘Dragon Scale Fossils’ for Advice of Valks to be available outside of Calpheon.
– The item ‘Dragon Scale Fossil’ can be exchanged for the following items.
| Required Items | Exchanged items |
| Dragon Scale Fossil x30 | Advice of Valks (+20) x1 |
| Dragon Scale Fossil x350 | Advice of Valks (+40) x1 |
– Dragon Scale Fossils can now be exchanged at the following NPCs
| Region | NPC Name |
| Velia | Tachros |
| Heidel | Cruhorn Wyrmsbane |
| Altinova | Abdul Jaum |
| Valencia | Rabam |
| Grana | Hazel Azealia |
| Duvencrune | Akasak |
| Sand Grain Bazaar | Amir |
● The priests that cleanse gear of their darkness were dispatched to each of the blacksmiths in their towns and cities. Through their teachings, certain NPC’s can now cleanse gear.
| Region | NPC Name |
| Velia | Tranan Underfoe |
| Heidel | Techthon |
| Calpheon | Grandus |
| Altinova | Mevo Muranan |
| Valencia | Elfa |
| Grana | Dikzipo |
| Duvencrune | Hughol |
● When attempting to exchange accessories gained fro them ‘Old Moon Guild’s Trade Offer’ for other accessories within this quest line, the description of the exchange quest will now mention that any Item Branding will be removed.
● The PEN(V) accessory exchange quest has been modified to award you with a TET(IV) accessory plus a Dancing Moonlight Black Stone (required to enhance back to PEN).
| Before | After |
| Basic Rewards
Contribution EXP 50
Select one of the following PEN: Ring of Crescent guardian PEN: Narc’s Ear Accessory PEN: Tungrad Earring |
Basic Rewards
Contribution EXP 50 Dancing Moonlight Black Stone x1
Select one of the following TET: Ring of Crescent guardian TET: Narc’s Ear Accessory TET: Tungrad Earring |
● In Atoraxxion Vahmalkea, if the ‘[Atoraxxion] Forgotten Vow’ quest started with players standing on each of the platforms, the quest could not be continued. This issue has been fixed.
Quest and Knowledge Changes
● Fixed the issue where completing some of the main quests before becoming a season character by using the item ‘Fughar’s Timepiece’ would prevent completion of certain Season Pass Objectives.
– The objectives that could not be completed before can now be completed by summoning the Black Spirit and talking to it.
● Two new challenges have been added to Atoraxxion: Vahmalkea
– The rewards for these challenges can be collected once per family.
– These Challenge rewards can be collected by logging in with a character that has the Knowledge that is learned after defeating Apex Urukios in Atoraxxion Vahmalkea
– The following Challenges can be completed on the Season and regular servers.
| Challenges | Objectives | Rewards |
| [Season] On the Lucretia Dagger! | Defeat Apex Urukios in Atoraxxion Vahmalkea to learn the Knowledge ‘On the Lucretia Dagger’ | Vahmalkea: Rift Chest x1 |
| On the Lucretia Dagger! | Vahmalkea: Aakmah Chest x1 |
* These Challenges can be completed by defeating Apex Urukios and learning the Knowledge ‘On the Lucretia Dagger’ either on the season server or regular servers.
* The Challenge ‘[Season] On the Lucretia Dagger!’ can only be completed by a season character, therefore it must be completed within the Season Server period.
* You can complete both these Challenges by learning the Knowledge from either the normal or the Season Server.
● The Slippery Scallywags have finally shown themselves on a deserted island near Oquilla’s Eye. These rookie Scallywags have been waiting impatiently for the return of the old guard, as their thirst for adventure is matched only by their appetite for fish. Unfortunately for the captain of the Slippery Scallywags, these rookies have no idea what their Captain looks like, as all they have are some paw-ly drawn art to go by.
– New quests can be accepted on the island.
| Quest | Starting NPC | Preview |
| Pirates Take the Low Road, Queek! | Slippery Scallywags Recruit | Here I am, without a fish in either paw! Queek! I wonder if it’s too late to try and catch some fish now. Queek! |
| Remember the Name, Queek! | Miruo | This is quite the serious pickle indeed. Queek! Go and teach them the name of the Slippery Scallywags. Queek! |
– The Slippery Scallywags have appeared with the following new Knowledge.
| Category | Knowledge | Hints |
| The Great Expedition V | Solution to Low Supplies | Talk with the scallywag that is being questioned. |
| Rundown Slippery Scallywag Outpost | Talk with the scallywag that is destroying the outpost | |
| Roasted Starfish | Interact with the Roasted Starfish in the Slippery Scallywag den. | |
| Ugly Cap’n | Interact with the pawly-drawn portrait in the Slippery Scallywag den | |
| String Tied with Conches and Clams | Talk with the scallywag that is standing in front of the tent. | |
| Empty Fishing Trap | Talk with the scallywag that is fishing. | |
| Flag Full of Ambition | Talk with the scallywag that is behind the flag | |
| Warning Conch Shell | Talk with the scallywag that is land sick | |
| Slippery Scallywags Raft | Talk with the scallywag that is looking at the raft if you have a long lost connection with the scallywags. | |
| Empty Box of Emergency Rations | Talk with the scallywag that is staring at the crate. | |
| Matao’s Grunt | Talk to the scallywag that is standing on the stairs if you have a long lost connection with the scallywags. | |
| My Favorite is Seaweed | Talk with the scallywag that is rummaging through a net if you have a long lost connection with the scallywags. | |
| Cap’n’s Favorite | Talk with the scallywag in charge of the recruits if you have a long lost connection with the scallywags | |
| Plundered Treasure | Talk with the scallywag standing in front of a box if you have a long lost connection with the scallywags. | |
| Empty Tent | Talk with the scallywag that is standing in front of a tent next to a portrait if you have a long lost connection with the scallywags. | |
| Use for Rafts | Talk with the scallywag that is standing in front of a tent next to the portrait if you have a long lost connection with the scallywags. | |
| How I met Me Cap’n | Talk with the scallywag that is standing angrily in front of the raft if you have a long lost connection with the scallywags | |
| Learned How to Fish | Talk with the scallywag that is shaking a fishing rod in a secluded place if you have a long lost connection with the scallywags | |
| Slippery Scallywags Food Supply | Talk with the scallywag that is holding a harpoon if you have a long lost connection with the scallywags | |
| The Fastest Mermaid | Talk with the scallywag that claims that a mermaid is their captain if you have a long lost connection with the scallywags | |
| Slippery Scallywags Memories | Interact with the portrait if you have a long lost connection with the scallywags |
● Added a new title ‘Sussin’ the Slippery Scallywags’ that can be obtained by learning all the Knowledge under the category “The Great Expedition V”.
NPC, Background, and Sound Changes
● Changed the background music for Hystria Ruins and Aakman Temple.
As Hystria Ruins and Aakman Temple are both located in the desert regions of Valencia, we composed their new background tracks with traditional Instruments of the Middle East. We also added string instruments to add dramatic elements for Adventurers who may suddenly find themselves in combat situations in these zones.
● Fixed an issue where Grace Lauren’s voice lines would overlap in the Atoraxxion Main Quest Line.
● The awkward positioning of various Lake Flondor NPC’s has been corrected.
● The Slippery Scallywags Den can now be seen on the map as their the fame is on the rise.
– You will be resurrected at the Slippery Scallywags Den if you choose to resurrect at the closest town when you die near the area.
– Waruo has appeared at Slippery Scallywags Den for Corsair.
– Waruo runs both a potion shop and a wharf.
UI
● Changed the line break of the message displayed when the duration of the Value Pack will expire before the item is listed due to the waiting time on the Central Market.
● Improved the quest item scrolls that load up on screen by improving the aspect ratio and fonts for texts.
● Selecting Caphras Stones in your inventory will automatically open the Caphras Enhancement Window.
● Changed the interaction UI to be displayed when you go near a Dream Horse with your season character.
– You will be able to view menus such as it’s inventory and equipment.
– However, you will not be able to ride a Dream Horse with your season character.
– If you attempt to ride a dream horse, a system message saying ‘Season Characters cannot ride Dream Horses’ will appear on screen.
● In the disconnect window, when looking at the inventories of your other characters, inaccessible characters will automatically be skipped when scrolling through each character.
● In the Central Market window, the ‘Inventory’ ‘Pearl Inventory’ and ‘Storage’ words have been changed into icons.
● Fixed an issue where the quest selection window did not automatically appear when completing the ‘Sage of Velia’ quest on a season character.
● The ability to go back after searching has been added to the Central Market. Pressing △/Y will now go back one screen.
● Added the ability to search for items in your Inventory, Pearl Inventory and Central Market Warehouse.
● Improved moving items through the Central Market Directors and Storage Keepers to be able to move 20 non-stackable items at a time.
– However, only gear of the same enhancement level can be moved together. As for PEN(V) gear, only one of them can be moved at a time like before.
– Maids/Butlers will be able to perform this action too.
This is another improvement suggestion we have been receiving from Adventurers for a long time. We really wanted to get this changed, but the system structure made it a fairly difficult task. We regret making you wait so long, but we’ve found a solution. You aren’t able to move all the items at once, but we still hope this will lessen the inconvenience for our Adventurers.
● Added more detailed information about the current character to the inventory and My Stats page.
– First, open the My Stats window, or open it with the ‘View My Stats’ option in the inventory. Then press the ‘Battle Stats’ button displayed on the right section of the window to see detailed stats.
– Damage Reduction and Evasion will be displayed in detail (split into Melee/Ranged/Magic.)
Now, you will be able to see all the stats for your character in the Inventory window and View My Stats window. You will also be able to see all the effects that affect them (extra damage, equipped crystals, food, elixirs, and all other buffs) in real-time.
※ However, the skills Yianaros’s Light, Pilgrim’s Steps, and Knight’s Defense that only apply in Node Wars will not be applied.
We have also received additional feedback that Adventurers would like to see even more stats then the ones listed right now after this feature’s release on Global Lab. These are currently being developed. When we are done, it will be released on Global Lab.
Node War/Conquest War Changes
● Improved the guild skill ‘Command to Gather’ so that Guild Advisors can activate the skill as well as Guild Leaders.
● Changed ‘Command to Gather’ so that, if it was used before the start of Node/Conquest War, it cannot be moved after the war begins.
● Made the following changes for the requirements to use the skill ‘Command to Gather’
| Before | After |
| The skill can be used when all the Guild Advisors and Guild Master are online on the server where the Node/Conquest War is held. | The skill can be used when the Guild Advisor and Guild Master are on the server where the Node/Conquest War is held. |
Many of our Adventurers asked for the ‘Command to Gather’ skill to be changed so that other ranking guild members can use the skill. We actually planned to implement this change when the Guild Advisor role was created, but unfortunately ran into some structural issues in development. This took quite a bit longer than anticipated, and we apologize for the delay.
● The total attack and defensive stats for Tier 1 Node Wars has been modified. (Note, this includes attack and defenses from sources including; Crystals, Food Buffs, Church Buffs etc.)
| Restrictions on Tier 1 Node Wars | ||||
| Node Level | Attack Cap | Evasion Cap | Evasion Rate Cap | Damage Reduction Cap |
| Tier 1 Easy | 261 | 755 | 15% | 181 |
| Tier 1 Medium | 300 | 787 | 15% | 215 |
| Tier 1 Hard | 318 | 805 | 15% | 225 |
We have lowered the stat caps for attack and defensive stats so that Adventurers that are earlier in their progression can join in on Node Wars. You will be able to see the details of each Node War in the world map by checking out tier 1 nodes. We will be keeping the annexes and fortresses the same as they are currently, as we feel that their current stats were in a good place. We will also be putting restrictions on Accuracy and Resistances in future patches. We are also considering putting restrictions on the amount of HP that can be reached through buffs too.
● Fixed an issue where the added DP from Node/Conquest War character skills ‘Yianaros’s Light’, ‘Pilgrim’s Steps, and ‘Knight’s Defense’ were not calculated into the tier 1 node war restrictions.
● Changed the World Map to display the attack and defense restrictions for tier 1 node wars, and compare them to your highest stats.
– Added the detail that the stats shown in the restrictions UI are equal to total stats (which is shown in the My Stats UI).
– For the attack related stats, the numbers will show main weapon and awakening weapon attack stats separately.
-For the defense related stats, the numbers will show Evasion, Evasion Rate, and Damage Reduction separately.
– Each of the stats that are under the restriction of Tier 1 Node Wars will be shown in red on the UI. Stats above the restriction will be shown in green.
We have changed how the stat restrictions work in Level 1 Node Wars. It will no longer be limited to the simple AP/DP figures. It is now based off the total stats. The total stats can be seen on the new View My Stats window and Equipment window. We did consider the use of gear with bonus AP, food, elixirs, and various buffs, however, a method of dealing with this issue was overlooked. Therefore, we would like to apologize for showing only the simple AP/DP numbers and creating confusion in the community. We will continue to improve on our internal process to not overlook issues like these in the future. Furthermore, we are considering putting restrictions on Accuracy, Damage Reduction Rate, and Resistance to level 1 nodes to make it even more befitting of the original vision to make level 1 nodes a good staring place for guilds preparing to get into Node Wars.
System Changes
● Fixed the issue where enemy ships were not highlight red during Siege War in Calpheon.
Pearl Store
● As the sales of the ‘Head Storage Butler’ have ceased, the function of this item has been changed to now be available at all times for maids and butlers. This includes both Storage and Central Market Maids/Butlers.
-If you have a maid or butler, you can activate the group command for both Storage and Central Market functions from the UI.
– For those who purchased the ‘Head Storage Butler’, you can find the pearls/discount coupons that were used to purchase the item in your Mail after the August 11th Maintenance.
Other Changes
● Fixed the issue where when fishing and catching a treasure fish, the final key of the input could not be entered.
● Fixed the issue where equipment set effects would be saved into the skill presets, and can be applied by loading the previously saved skill preset, even though you no longer meet the set effect conditions.
● Fixed the issue where guild passive skills would be saved into the skill presets, and can be applied by loading the previously saved skill preset, even though you have left the guild.
● Fixed the issue with abnormal message appearing when attempting to purchase items under the “Volatile Price Items” category on the Central Marketplace.
● Fixed the issue where monsters’ HP in the season Atoraxxion dungeon would be set abnormally when they are first hit.
● Fixed the progression issue that occurred when accepting Black Spirit quests with a character that has completed all the main quests.
● Fixed an issue where the title, ‘Chosen by Khan’ would show in the title list even though it was unobtainable.
Source: Black Desert
Minecraft Dungeons Update 1.20 Mines Out for 1.10.3.0 (Spoiler Warning)
Mojang has released the Minecraft Dungeons update 1.20 patch this August 11. and before you dive in to the patch notes, just a little spoiler warning since it contains several spoilers to the Echoing Void DLC released two weeks ago! If you haven’t played it yet, you might not want to check the entire list out.
Minecraft Dungeons Update 1.20 Patch Notes | Minecraft Dungeons Update 1.10.3.0 Patch Notes:\
Fixes:
Gameplay
- Daily Trials now appear for Echoing Void missions (MCD-6351)
- Fixed Shulker projectiles failing to travel up stairs (MCD-6328)
- Fixed excessive popping that occurred when gliding with Elytra in local co-op so now it’s a smooth flight
- Added a short delay to the opening Echoing Void cutscene so it can’t be skipped by mistake
- The End Tower sub dungeon can now only generate once on End Wilds
- Fixed a chest that could not be reached on Cacti Canyon due to the collisions on the tile
- It’s no longer possible to skip past the diamond gate in the End Wilds mission, which caused the mission to be incompletable
- Fixed an arena fight that could be skipped on Broken Citadel so it can no longer be skipped
- Fixed an arena fight in The Stronghold that couldn’t be completed if Silverfish fell off the edge
- The Wind Pillar arena on Gauntlet of Gales can no longer be skipped
- Fixed the large Stronghold door not appearing for clients in online multiplayer sessions
- Fixed an area of Broken Citadel that was blocking player view and navigation
- Fixed the Vengeful Heart of Ender’s pinwheel attack when the player is not in the arena
- Fixed the ‘Burning Up’ achievement not being unlocked by clients in online multiplayer sessions
- Fixed the ‘Burning Up’ achievement being unlocked after only meeting one of the unlock criteria
Localization
- Subtitles now appear for all supported languages in intro cutscenes for Jungle Awakens, Creeping Winter, and Flames of the Nether
- Fixed the final Echoing Void cutscene subtitles not being translated to all supported languages
- “Slow” status effect’s text is now localized for all supported languages
- Fixed some text strings for mission objectives that weren’t appearing properly
Graphical
- Fixed a couple of issues with players clipping through the
- Arrows no longer flicker when stuck in walls of the Old Town Hall on Pumpkin Pastures
- Rain once again appears on Soggy Swamp when playing on Nintendo Switch
- Water in the Endersent Sighting area of Soggy Swamp now appears correctly when playing on Nintendo Switch
User Interface
- A strange blue background no longer appears on the Download/Upload Hero screens (MCD-6336)
- The Ender Eye count on the map screen no longer disappears until the Eyes have been placed in the End Portal
- Fixed clients being unable to interact with the Ancient Hunt mission vote prompt on second and every subsequent voting while using a controller
- Scuttling Torment now gets its very own icon on the Ancient Hunt screens
- The icon for Vexing Chant now appears correctly when viewing mission rewards
- Fixed the objective marker disappearing in certain areas of The Stronghold mission
- Getting kicked from an online session while watching the Echoing Void intro cutscene no longer causes graphical issues on the Hero Select screen
- The stun icon no longer appears indefinitely when fighting Blight Eye Endersent
- The Void Quiver arrow icon is now consistent across all platforms
Previous Updates
These changes were fixed in previous updates but not listed in previous patch notes
- Added five new Ancient Mobs to Ancient Hunts (for Hidden Depths and Echoing Void)
- Fixed an issue where item power on end-of-mission rewards would sometimes be lower than intended (the max item cap was raised slightly)
Source: Minecraft