While Activison hasn’t said anything about this year’s Call of Duty other than confirming that it’ll be out later this year, and that it’s not expecting it to sell as well as Black Ops Cold War, a new rumor has surfaced stating that Call of Duty 2021 will be going back to World War 2.
Over on Twitter, reliable Call of Duty leaker Victor_Z teased an image of a hammer emoji coupled with an image of Call of Duty: WWII! The hammer seems to be an indication that Sledgehammer Games is once again helming a new Call of Duty game, and that it’ll continue with its World War 2 setting!
Mind, this is still a rumor until verified by Activision and/or Sledgehammer Games. Those who don’t play the franchise every year, Call of Duty: WWII was released back in 2017, and was developed by Sledgehammer Games. It went through an odd post-launch cycle wherein major components of its gameplay and class system were changed, following the departure of studio heads Michael Condrey and Glen Schofield to more “executive duties” in Activision, before leaving the company completely without much fanfare.
If Activison continues its Warzone marketing gimmick, expect this year’s Call of Duty reveal to happen with a lot of teases stemming from Warzone, like it was last year with Black Ops Cold War.
Get ready to slice and dice with some classic Team Ninja and Koei Tecmo works that are finally getting bundled together, as the newest Nintendo Direct has revealed that the Ninja Gaiden series is coming to Nintendo Switch collectively as the Ninja Gaiden: Master Edition — which will be released for the hybrid console as well as PS4, Xbox One, and PC this June.
Here’s the new trailer showcasing the classic trilogy in action.
Ninja Gaiden: Master Edition Reveal Trailer
Originally released as an Xbox exclusive in 2004, Ninja Gaiden saw the return of master ninja Ryu Hayabusa for a new generation following his appearance in the original trilogy of Ninja Gaiden games for the Nintendo Entertainment System. Set in the same universe as the Dead or Alive fighting game series, the game was critically acclaimed — and saw a reworked version released called Ninja Gaiden Black in 2005, while Ninja Gaiden Sigma was an enhanced port that was released for the PS3 in 2007. A true sequel called Ninja Gaiden 2 was also released for the Xbox 360 in 2008, which would later get a heavily altered release for the PS3 in Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2. Ninja Gaiden 3 would simultaneously release for both PS3 and Xbox 360 in early 2012, with an updated release called Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor’s Edge hitting the Wii U later that year.
The updated versions in Ninja Gaiden Sigma, Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2, and Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor’s Edge are the versions that will be ported to current gen consoles and PC.
Announced during today’s Nintendo Direct is none other than the Switch port of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword! Curious how it’s looking now? Check out The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD gameplay below!
Here’s info straight from Nintendo:
About Skyward Sword:
One of the most storied franchises in history soars to new heights.
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword boasts realistic sword combat, turning every encounter into a challenge of both brains and brawn. Soar, dive, and battle as Link™ in an epic quest that lays the foundation for the events in the critically acclaimed The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
Explore a massive, multilayered world that seamlessly blends soaring exploration in a sea of clouds with intense ground-based adventuring that blurs the line between the main world and traditional Zelda dungeons. Link™ soars through the skies on the back of a noble bird and dives beneath the clouds to the continent below in an epic quest that lays the foundation for the events in the critically acclaimed The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
Prepare for intense puzzle-solving as only The Legend of Zelda games can deliver. Exploration of the forests, volcanoes and deserts requires players to think on their feet as they solve puzzles, overcome obstacles and escape deadly traps. Once they find their way to each dungeon, they are confronted by even more puzzles guarded by fiendish enemies.
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword redefines the traditional Zelda framework and introduces an arsenal of items, upgrades and rewards unlike any game in the franchise to date. The adventure guides players into, out of and back to dungeons and areas they’ve already completed. Along the way, Link gathers a massive inventory of peculiar items and resources that can be used to upgrade many of his weapons and equipment
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD will be available this July 16.
At long last, the long awaited Wii exclusive comes to Nintendo’s latest platform, the Nintendo Switch. Watch the The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD trailer now!
Debuting during today’s Nintendo Direct event, down below you’ll find the full trailer for the HD rerelease of Skyward Sword.
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Trailer
Controls on the Switch will be more responsive and smoother and also use the Joycon controller motion functionality. Additionally, the game can be fully played in handheld mode along with a controller.
About Skyward Sword:
One of the most storied franchises in history soars to new heights.
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword boasts realistic sword combat, turning every encounter into a challenge of both brains and brawn. Soar, dive, and battle as Link™ in an epic quest that lays the foundation for the events in the critically acclaimed The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
Explore a massive, multilayered world that seamlessly blends soaring exploration in a sea of clouds with intense ground-based adventuring that blurs the line between the main world and traditional Zelda dungeons. Link™ soars through the skies on the back of a noble bird and dives beneath the clouds to the continent below in an epic quest that lays the foundation for the events in the critically acclaimed The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
Prepare for intense puzzle-solving as only The Legend of Zelda games can deliver. Exploration of the forests, volcanoes and deserts requires players to think on their feet as they solve puzzles, overcome obstacles and escape deadly traps. Once they find their way to each dungeon, they are confronted by even more puzzles guarded by fiendish enemies.
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword redefines the traditional Zelda framework and introduces an arsenal of items, upgrades and rewards unlike any game in the franchise to date. The adventure guides players into, out of and back to dungeons and areas they’ve already completed. Along the way, Link gathers a massive inventory of peculiar items and resources that can be used to upgrade many of his weapons and equipment
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD will be available on July 16 this year for the Nintendo Switch.
A gamer at heart, James has been working for MP1st for the last decade to do exactly what he loves, writing about video games and having fun doing it. Growing up in the 90's gaming has been in his DNA since the days of NES. One day he hopes to develop his own game.
During today’s Nintendo Direct, Nintendo unveiled Star Wars Hunters, a free-to-play (F2P) game being developed by Zynga (yes, that Zynga).
Check out the trailer below. It’s coming later this year, and Nintendo says it’s a “competitive, online game set between Episodes 6 and 7,” and will be a third-person shooter.
During Nintendo’s presentation today (or otherwise known as Nintendo Direct), a Monster Hunter Rise new story trailer was released, which gave us a glimpse at some of the characters that will be present in the game, as well as a peek at some of the monsters we’ll be hunting.
In addtition to that,there’s the Monster Hutner Rise Deluxe Edition system as well, which features a game-themed Switch (and dock!), and controller!
Straight from the press release:
As hunters investigate the source of the incoming Rampage, they will encounter the fearsome Rakna-Kadaki. The Rakna-Kadaki covers its body in thread, masking its appendages in a white shroud. This thread is also used to hinder hunters’ movements, rooting them in place before Rakna-Kadaki spews a combustible gas from its maw. While Rakna-Kadaki alone is a fierce predator, it is also known to carry its Rachnoid larvae in tow to support its movements and help capture its prey. Rakna-Kadaki and its brood make their home in the cracks and crags of the Lava Caverns’ once molten stone. The massive caves of the Lava Caverns were built over centuries by two competing forces: the slow, scorching flow of lava, and a steady torrent of clear and cold water. Hunters must stay alert for Rakna-Kadaki, and any number of threats, while exploring this dangerous, yet picturesque, locale.
Spurred by the Rampage, the normally remote Almudron has descended from its mountain home to wreak havoc on the settlements near Kamura. This monster covers its body in mud to deflect incoming attacks, and flings the sticky slurry at any approaching hunters to bog down their movements. The golden liquid it secretes from its tail dissolves sand and stone alike, allowing Almudron to stop prey in their tracks by creating an instant pit of sinking sand. Almudron is an incredibly invasive threat to the barren wilderness of the Sandy Plains. There, the sun-scorched sands radiate an oppressive heat during the day, and at night, the area is beautifully illuminated by moonlight that offers no concealment from nocturnal predators.
Hunters will also have to contend with a number of returning monsters while braving the Lava Caverns and Sandy Plains, including the “Queen of the Land” Rathian, territorial Diablos, easily enraged Rajang, the “Rock Wyvern” Basarios, and rapidly rotating Volvidon.
In addition to a glimpse of the twin Quest Maidens Hinoa and Minoto lending a hand, fans received a first look at an Apex monster spurring the horde towards Kamura. More information on the incoming Rampage will be shared soon.
Monster Hunter Rise will stampede its way to Nintendo Switch this March 26, 2021!
During today’s Nintendo Direct, the big N announced a new entry in the Mario sports franchise with Mario Golf Super Rush!
Not only did we get an announcement and a trailer, but we even got the release date too, which is set for June 25! Pre-orders start today. Check out gameplay featuring Mario & Co. playing golf in familiar environments below.
During today’s Nintendo Direct, the company announced the new fighters entering the ring in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate! Announced with a new trailer is Xenoblade’s Pyra and Mythra!
Check out the trailer below which features gameplay, with the characters dropping this March!
It’s almost here, Nintendo fans! The first Nitnendo Direct in over a year is almost upon us! Starting in just a few short minutes (2 p.m. PT/5 p.m. ET), you can watch the Nintendo Direct February 17 stream right here below.
As mentioned previously, this will last 50 minutes and will have a announcement regarding Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (most likely a new character), and the Nintendo Switch games coming in the first half of 2021!
MP1st will have the relevant announcements up on the site, so stay tuned!
While we’ve seen actual games made in Media Molecule’s Dreams, Cyber Sheep Film has crafted “Noguchi’s Bell,” which is an animated TV show made in Dreams!
The first episode has been released by the dev team, and you can watch it below as well/
Run time is 20 minutes, with synopsis as follows:
A young samurai called Noguchi Michio embarks on a journey into a dangerous desert, the only place that will end his long search.
You can check out more details of Noguchi’s Bell right on its Dreams page, where you can also check out the credits and even follow its progress.
Not bad for an animated episode developed within a game, no? Speaking of Dreams, don’t forget to check out the winners of the second Impys Awards right here.
During today’s Panel From Hell livestream, Larian Studios announced details regarding Baldur’s Gate 3 Patch 4! Called “Nature’s Power,” this will be the biggest patch the game will get to date, and will introduce a new class, the Druid, into the RPG!
Check out the trailer below, as well as the huge info dump for both Baldur’s Gate 3 Patch 4, and the Druid class!
Big Changes in BG3’s Patch 4
Along with Druids, Patch 4: Nature’s Power will bring a number of changes to the game, many of which have been requested by the community or influenced by community feedback, including (naturally) fixes, but also major overall improvements like:
Optional Loaded Dice: This optional change will help smooth out the extremes of the bell curve. It retains the core elements of RNG, ensuring a player can no longer be unlucky or super lucky with several dice rolls in a row. The system also runs in two parts: dice rolls in dialogue are different to those in combat, and this change only impacts the d20, not damage rolls.
Improved Cinematics: Narrative cinematics will be given a new lease on life thanks to major improvements in lighting and animation, resulting in some truly spectacular story sequences.
Speak With Dead Cinematic Functionality: Cinematics in special cases like Speak with Dead will get huge improvements, along with the ability to join conversations as an animal. The patch will also add improved animations with the Druids in the Grove as they cast spells and use their abilities.
Multiplayer: Those embarking on their adventure together with friends will be able to see other players’ equipment, spells, inventory and character sheets (as well as the ability to take and place items to and from). There is no lock function — that will come in a future patch. As a result, your friends could, for example, steal your items. But don’t worry. They’re your friends. They wouldn’t do that to you, would they?
Quality of Life: A series of much-requested features will be implemented. Players will be able to target friends and enemies with spells and equipment by clicking on their portraits. As an alternative to clicking on a character in the world, players will also be able to easily select and attack whoever they want from the UI. We’ll also be adding a flee button for the errr… tacticians among us. And using torches will be easier thanks to the long-awaited addition of the torch button!
The Druids
The Druid class comes with over 30 spells and abilities, including Wild Shape. New dialogue and voice-over have also been recorded so that playing a Druid delivers the same deeply narrative experience as the other classes (Humans, Elves, Half-Elves, Halflings, Dwarves, Tieflings, Drow, etc.). We won’t spoil them, but those who visit Druid’s Grove as a Druid may enjoy a game of spot-the-difference. And of course, as a game that reacts to who you are, there will be new rewards, options, story moments, and interactions scattered throughout Act 1.
With the power of the wilderness at their fingertips, Druids can transform their shape to adapt to different situations. Crunch bones and slam into enemies as a Dire Wolf or Polar Bear. Spin your silken thread over the environment as a Spider. Soar above Faerun as a Raven. Sneak into hostile spaces unnoticed as a Cat. Burrow under the earth and ambush opponents as a Badger. Or temporarily embrace the tadpole that the Mindflayers have implanted inside you, discovering a new, mysterious Aberrant Shape.
There will be eight Shapes available: Deep Rothé, Cat, Raven, Dire Wolf, Badger, Spider, Polar Bear, and Aberrant. NPCs will react to your animal form in procedural ways. Bear blocking your path? Assume Bear Shape and speak his own language!
D&D fans will know that Druids traditionally come from one of a number of Circles. Druids will be able to choose from one of two Circles to inform how they play:
Circle of the Land: Keepers of the Old Faith, these Druids are connected to arctic wastelands, sunny coasts, scorching deserts, fair forests, green grasslands, tall mountains, treacherous swamps and even the vast, otherworldly realm of the Underdark. Based on what type of geography they’re connected to, they gain additional power.
Circle of the Moon: Changeable as the moon, these stewards of nature haunt the deepest parts of the wilderness. Transformation is no problem for most Druids, but those who keep the ways of the moon gain the ability to morph into more powerful combative Wild Shapes like the Polar Bear.
For further information on Druids in D&D, be sure to check out the VOD version of the Panel From Hell 2, where Lead Systems Designer Nick Pechenin and D&D Principal Rules Designer Jeremy Crawford explored the ways in which Larian has incorporated the versatile character class into the game. With the aforementioned Wild Shape ability taking center stage, the panel talked through many more spells, abilities and character interactions that the Druid has enabled.
Sadly, there’s no release date set for Baldur’s Gate 3 Patch 4 just yet. Once we know when, we’ll make sure to let our readers know.
Those looking to play more of their back catalog from Xbox One to the Xbox Series X|S, Microsoft annouced the “FPS Boost” feature that boosts the frame rate of certain games.
Xbox Senior Program Manager Paul Eng posted a detailed look into this feature over on the Xbox Wire website. Eng mentions that there is no added work for devs for this new feature, and in some instances, they can even quadruple the original frame rate!
As we detailed in October, with the increased CPU, GPU and memory from our new consoles, all of your existing games look and play better. With certain titles, we can make the experience even better, all with no work required by the developer, and no update needed by the gamer. To that end, the backward compatibility team has developed FPS Boost, which employs a variety of new methods for nearly doubling (and in a few instances, quadrupling) the original framerate on select titles. Higher, steadier framerates make games visually smoother, resulting in more immersive gameplay. We partnered closely with developers to enhance the experience while maintaining the game’s original intent. And while not applicable to all games, these new techniques can push game engines to render more quickly for a buttery smooth experience beyond what the original game might have delivered due to the capabilities of the hardware at the time.
The first games to support this FPS Boost feature has been announced and they are:
Far Cry 4
New Super Lucky’ Tale
Sniper Elite 4
UFC 4
Watch Dogs 2
According to Eng, these titles were chosen to highlight the several different ways that FPS Boost can improve the experience for gamers. An example given was how New Super Lucky’s Tale can now run up to 120 frames per second (fps), and UFC 4 can deliver an improved frame rate performance and can now run at 60fps.
More titles featuring FPS Boost will be announced soon, as new menu icons, and system settings will be delivered in an upcoming system update this spring.
Daybreak Games has released the PlanetSide 2 update 2.30 February 17 patch, which should be live on PC and PS4. Note that according to the devs, the PC version is the one getting a new patch during today’s maintenance period, though it looks like a patch for the PS4 just went as well.
For now, we’re assuming that the update notes for PC also applies to PS4. We’ve reached out to the devs and see what the patch houses.
PlanetSide 2 Update 2.30 February 17 Patch Notes:
AF-34 Mattock (NC MAX Anti-Infantry Weapon)
Reverted pellet count from 4 to 3.
Max damage from 100 to 112.
Min damage from 75 to 92.
Dev Note: Overall this walks back some of the damage that was given in the last update, while still leaving it in a better state than it was prior to that.
Misc. Changes, Fixes, and Additions
Fixed a potential zone crash related to character resource management.
Flash XS-1 Schematic can no longer be purchased multiple times.
Ammunition Towers no longer repair MAX units or deployables.
Fixed a typo in the “Matchmaker: Adventure” mission.
Outfit Wars Cleanup
Resolved a UI bug causing queued Outfits to shuffle their placement when pending enlistment to Outfit Wars.
“Regular Season” now shows as “Qualifiers” on the Outfit War screens.
Outfits who no-show during Outfit Wars will no longer receive points for placement.
Fixed some scheduling issues for various servers.
Fixed a UI bug that could prevent a valid Outfit Wars participant from using the Join Match button immediately.
The first Outfit Wars matches will take place either Friday or Saturday, and match times for this first round will become visible the morning of the 19th on each server. Subsequent matches will have about a week’s worth of leadup with match times displayed, and the transition from Enlistment→First Round will be resolved in the next season.
Qualifiers and playoffs have the potential match times below, server time:
Friday – 6:00pm
Friday – 6:30pm
Saturday – 3:00pm
Saturday – 3:30pm
Championships have the potential match times below, server time:
Saturday – 3:00pm
Saturday – 3:30pm
Saturday – 4:00pm
If we get any update, we’ll make sure it’s reflected in the post.
Just yesterday, Crystal Dynamics announced that the Marvel’s Avenger’s Hawkeye DLC titled “Future Imperfect” would be released on March 18. In addition to that, the studio also announced that the next-gen versions will also be out on the same day! If you’re curious how it looks on next-gen consoles, we have over five minutes of Marvel’s Avengers PS5 gameplay for you to chew on.
In other Marvel’s Avengers news, Crystal Dynamics has shared the next-gen enhancements coming to the PS5 and Xbox Series X versions of the game!
What do you think of the PS5 gameplay for the superhero action game so far? A big leap or not that noticeable? Let us know your thoughts down below.
Once the patch is out for Future Imperfect, we’ll let our readers know about it ASAP.
Lucid Games has once again released a new patch for combat racing game, Destruction AllStars! The Destruction AllStars update 1.002.004 Feb. 17 patch is also tagged by the studio as patch 1.2.4. though PS5 owners will see the longer numbered version.
In case you didn’t know, Control: Ultimate Edition is out now as a freebie for members of PlayStation Plus! This means that PS5 gamers are getting the upgraded version for free. Remedy Entertainment has released the Control update 1.000.002 February 17 patch, which should be live now for both PS5 and Xbox Series X.
Control Update 1.000.002 February 17 Patch Notes:
No official patch notes has been released other than what Remedy Entertainment Communications Director Thomas Puha has shared:
Expect an update for Control Ultimate Edition on Wednesday for PS5 and Series X|S. It fixes some of the crash issues on X|S and mission related bugs.
Expect an update for Control Ultimate Edition on Wednesday for PS5 and Series X|S. It fixes some of the crash issues on X|S and mission related bugs.
If we get any other details from the devs, we’ll be sure to update the post accordingly. For those who are playing it on PS5, if you notice any fixes and other changes, let us know what you find down in the comments.
Control honestly feels like a perfect fit for the PS4 library. It’s filled with awesome action, greater mysteries, and feels like Remedy at their best. Proving once again they can deliver with interesting narratives, unique ideas, and backed up with their trademark stellar action their known for since day one. This feels like a culmination of all their prior titles rolled together. It has me absolutely excited to continue following Remedy’s future releases.
Sony has launched the new PlayStation Store sale February 17 listings today and it’s live now, which is a bit earlier than when the company pushes it out. This week’s sales is called “Double Discounts” and has over 400 games for sale! Head on below for the complete list.
Marvel’s Avengers PS5 & Xbox Series enhancements have officially been detailed by Crystal Dynamics, with the next-gen versions coming this March 18.
While the team only showed a brief trailer and shared some light details on the Marvel’s Avengers enhancements for the PS5 version (due to marketing agreement,) a newsletter from the official PlayAvengers website that we received features a full breakdown of the PS5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S enhancements that players can expect come next month.
Marvel’s Avengers PS5 & Xbox Series Enhancements
What makes this a bit interesting is that there is no mention of any real-time ray-tracing that the developers had originally confirmed last year. No mention of different lighting either (just improved,) and as for reflections it will opt to use stochastic screen-space reflections (SSR). For those who don’t understand the difference between SSR and ray-traced reflection, SSR technique renders only what’s viewable within the player’s screen, versus ray-tracing reflection being able to render objects even off screen from any angle. Basically if you look at a reflection of say a mirror with an object in view of the player, it’ll reflect, but as soon as you move out of view of the object (moving camera) it will begin to disappear. Here’s a video demonstrating the two.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCXVG0Qw7Fo
I’ll say personally it’s not that big of a deal for Marvel’s Avengers, especially when considering the current performance on last-gen consoles. The added load from real-time ray tracing reflection has proven to be quite demanding in many titles before Avengers, so the lack of the feature is probably for the best all things considering. Plus, this isn’t to say that SSR can’t be impressive in it’s own way, it’ll really just depend on how Crystal Dynamic utilizes it.
Of course this could be a printing mistake, so to be sure we went ahead and reached out to Square Enix and Crystal Dynamic for any possible comment. We’ll be sure to update if we hear anything back.
A gamer at heart, James has been working for MP1st for the last decade to do exactly what he loves, writing about video games and having fun doing it. Growing up in the 90's gaming has been in his DNA since the days of NES. One day he hopes to develop his own game.
Hello Games has released the latest title update for No Man’s Sky today! The No Man’s Sky update 3.20 February 17 is now live on all platforms (including next-gen). For PS5 gamers, this will show up as the version 3.020 patch. Head on below for more details.
The patch file size on PS4 is reported to be 12GB, while it’s only at 2.9GB on PS5. On Xbox One, it’s at 6GB.
UPDATE: Hello Games has released the official changelog for what it calls the “Companions Update.”
No Man’s Sky Update 3.20 February 17 Patch Notes:
Here are the official details from Sean Murray and the description of what’s in this new major update:
No Man’s Sky: Companions
🦝Adopt Pets 🐹Raise Cute Babies 🐣Breed Creatures 🦑Trade Eggs 🤖Customise your pets 🐕🦺Train creatures to do chores 🐬Talk to your pet 🦋UI Improvements 🦅Faster PS4 Load Time 🧠Fauna Improvements 🦕Ride giant creatures
The infinite and varied creatures you find roaming the universe can now be tamed and adopted as your companions. Once bonded to you, your new friends can be summoned anywhere – even aboard the Space Anomaly.
Raise a new generation
Creatures that have been well-cared for will lay eggs! Incubate the egg in your Exosuit until it’s ready to hatch into a brand-new lifeform.
Explore together
Creatures can be trained to perform chores like scanning for resources, marking hazards, providing torchlight, hunting hostile creatures, locating buildings, digging up valuable treasures or even deploying their own shoulder-mounted mining lasers.
Play together
Use specific command gestures to issue orders to your co-explorer. When your companion meets other players, creatures or companions they might become inquisitive, playful – or even aggressive, depending on their personality.
Unique personalities
A creature’s personality is unique and shaped by their species and ecosystem role. Their personality influences how they behave as well as how they think and communicate.
Alien neuro-translation
The creature harness has a neural link with the Exosuit, enabling rudimentary translation of their thoughts and wishes. Finally, you can talk to the creatures you meet!
Form your bond
Nurture your companion by playing with them, feeding them, and giving them attention.
Companion customisation
Accessorise your companion with a range of functional and decorative adornments. Accessories can be recoloured and customised with decals.
Nurture the young
Baby creatures will inherit looks and traits from their parent – but they are never exactly the same! They will need your care as they grow from spawn to maturity…
Gene re-sequencing
Genetic material can also be taken to the new Egg Sequencer aboard the Space Anomaly. The Egg Sequencer allows players to remix the genetic material of their growing eggs to produce unique, never-before-seen creatures.
Genetic trading
Players who have found particularly rare or desirable creatures may wish to trade eggs from their prized companions with other players.
Performance optimisations
On top of all the new features, the Companions update will bring significant improvements to load and warp times for PlayStation 4 players.
Currently, Hello Games has not announced any official changelog for the game, which is a given since the studio posts it a few hours after the patch is out in the wild. Oddly enough, the Experimental Branch notes have not been updated as well, with the most recent change only as:
Fixed a visual issue when using the terrain manipulator.
According to people in the community, this is the Pet update!
Nonetheless, we’re keeping our eyes peeled and will update the post once Hello Games releases the official notes. Same as before, if you notice any gameplay-related or technical fixes/changes from today’s patch, let us know your findings down below in the comments.
UPDATE: Post has been updated with the official trailer, and details from Hello Games!
Those who bought Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered on the PS5, Insomniac Games has released the Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered update 01.004 February 17 patch. Same as with other patches by the studio, this was released without any previous announcement.
UPDATE: Official patch notes for the 1.004 update has been listed below.
Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered Update 01.004 February 17 Patch Notes:
Insomniac has finally revealed the official patch notes for the Feb. 17 update!
Fixes & Updates
Addressed an issue where Spider-Man’s directional throw would not respect player input
Improved stability
That’s about it.
For now, the studio has not released the official patch notes, though we’re expecting that to change later in the day.
Listed below are the 1.003 changes released last month:
Fixes & Updates
Addressed an issue where the “Power and Responsibility” Trophy would not unlock under certain conditions during a New Game+ playthrough
Addressed various animation issues during gameplay and while using Photo Mode
Addressed various issues related to suit selection while using Photo Mode
Addressed various progression stoppers
Addressed various audio issues
Improved stability
Again, that’s for the last update, and not for this one released today. We’re keeping an eye out on whatever changes have been made. If the community shares something new, we’ll update the post with it. If you spot any technical or gameplay-related change, let su know what you find down in the comments below.
