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Modern Warfare Season 2 Weapons, Operators, and More Leaked

  by   Alex Co  
February 8, 2020 5:37 pm in News

While Call of Duty: Modern Warfare’s Season 2 isn’t set to start until February 11 next week, it seems a lot of the content included in it has been leaked — and by Activision themselves, no less. Some of the stuff that got leaked includes the Modern Warfare Season 2 weapons, Operator skins, Battle Pass and more!

Note that the leaked info for Season 2 comes directly from the Call of Duty website (via Reddit) which accidentally published the content, though it’s been pulled now. Check out the GRAU 5.56 assault rifle and the Striker 45 submachine gun (SMG).

As you can see, the GRAU is the Sig 552, and the Striker is the LWRC SMG 45 (though it looks like the UMP 45).

In addition to that, while we already know Ghost is coming in Season 2, we have our first look at him and he has a new look!

Here’s a look at one of the new Blueprints coming, as well as a look at the some of the other Operator skins set to come in the Season 2 Battle Pass (or sold per set/item): 

Also of note, there will be over 80 items in the new Battle Pass, and it will once again be priced at 100 COD Points ($10); what’s more, it will feature COD Points as part of the rewards, which means that if you buy this pass, you’ll have enough points to buy the next one too (in theory, at least).

Aside from the new weapons, the other big addition to Season 2 is the confirmed inclusion of fan-favorite map, Rust.

Thanks to YouTubers Xclusive Ace, inkslasher, and eColiEspresso for some of the images included in this article.

Don’t forget, Activision mentioned that we’re going to see “entirely new experiences” set within the Modern Warfare universe at some point as well, which could very well be the long rumored battle royale mode.

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Modern Warfare Rust Map Returning in Season 2 Confirmed

  by   Alex Co  
2:19 pm in News

Shipment not chaotic enough for you in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare multiplayer? If youre’ looking for more mayhem without needing to run or walk a lot, then you’ll be getting it as the Modern Warfare Rust map has been confirmed for Season 2!

This was spotted by our fiends over at CharlieIntel where the AR (Augmented Reality) Card sent back in July 2019 has been updated, and it shows a teaser for Rust!

In case you need a reminder how chaotic Rust is, watch the video below. While the map does have cover, there’s also lots of open areas, which means that whomever pulls their ‘streaks first, usually dominates.

Season 2 of Modern Warfare is set for February 11, and we’re expecting new guns, new gameplay changes, a new Battle Pass and more to be included when the inevitable patch is rolled out.

In other Modern Warfare news, Activision has mentioned that “entirely new experiences” set within the Modern Warfare universe is incoming.

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Destiny 2 Crimson Days 2020 Event Announced

  by   Alex Co  
February 7, 2020 6:12 pm in News

Are you lonely this Valentine’s Day? You a Destiny 2 player? Fret not, Guardian! Bungie has your back! The Destiny 2 Crimson Days 2020 event has been announced and it’s full of activities to keep players occupied.

Starting this February 11 and lasting until February 18, 2020, players will be able to partake in Crimson Doubles in the Crucible, where 2v2 combat will take top priority. Bungie will be pushing for togetherness even in PvP as you’ll have heightened ability regen if you stick close to your partner! If you stray too far, enemies will be able to see your every move.

Not a fan of PvP? PvE players will have something too. Shaxx will offer bounties for two-person fireteams to complete. Daily and Weekly bounties will offer double XP and Bright Dust will also be rewarded for completing weekly bounties.

Of course, this can’t be an in-game event without event-themed rewards! There are two new Exotic Sparrows (decked in red for the occasion), which you can see in the image above. If this is your first time participating in a Crimson Days event, you’ll be glad to know that previous event rewards will be available to earn alongside the new Sparrows being offered.

Additionally, spare Confectionary Hearts may be exchanged for Warmhearted Gift packages containing Glimmer, with a slight chance for legendary loot. Once you’ve collected both Sparrows and claimed the associated Triumph, an exclusive emblem will become available through Bungie Rewards.
Eververse will also feature items from previous events that players can purchase via Bright Dust, which includes two new items exclusive to Crimson Days! One new item will be available for Silver only, and it’s the Heartfelt Union Multiplayer Emote. Check out the emote in action below as well as the items Eververse will feature during the event.

Not a bad event for Valentine’s Day, no? If we get a patch for this, we’ll be sure to let our readers know once it’s available.

In other Destiny 2 news, make sure to check out Xur’s wares today.

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Warframe Acolytes 2020 Event Starts

  by   Alex Co  
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If the latest game update for Warframe isn’t enough development this week, the Warframe Acolytes 2020 event has started! This in-game event is available until February 14 at 2 p.m. ET. which is just in time for Valentines Day!

Same as before, players can expect these to appear randomly on the Star Chart. Ridding the Acolytes will earn the player rare mods. For the collector in you, there’s also Acolyte Noggles that players can purchase.

ACOLYTE NOGGLES

Need trophies as proof of your pursuit? Pick up the Acolyte Noggle Pack and display them proudly on your Orbiter! (Noggles can also be purchased separately.)

The Acolyte Noggle Pack includes:

Noggle Statue – Torment
Noggle Statue – Misery
Noggle Statue – Violence
Noggle Statue – Malice
Noggle Statue – Angst
Noggle Statue – Mania

Once we hear more news regarding Warframe, we’ll be sure to let our readers know. In the meantime, go get crackin’, Tenno!

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Battlefield 5 Core Gameplay Designer Moving on to Next Project

  by   Alex Co  
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Following news that Battlefield 5 Multiplayer Producer David Sirland is moving on from the game and DICE to a new studio, it seems another core developer is moving on from Battlefield 5.

Over on Twitter, Battlefield 5 Core Gameplay Designer Florian Le Bihan (username: Drunkkz3) casually mentioned that the Lunge Mine that’s available in Chapter 6 is one of the last things he has worked on for the game.

When prodded by YouTuber DannyOnPC, Le Bihan confirmed that he’s assisting with “a few things” but that’s about it in terms of his involvement.

Note that Le Bihan has not left DICE, but rather, has moved on to another project, which we presume is the next Battlefield game that’s been confirmed for next-gen machines.

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Given how active Le Bihan has been with the Battlefield 5 community on gameplay design decisions, let’s hope that doesn’t change even if he’s working on another game at the studio. If you want to see Le Bihan (who’s a former pro player) slaying people in a shooter, check out his skill in Black Ops 4 where he got accused of being a cheater for being too good.

Is this a cause for concern for Battlefield 5 players or not at all?

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Destiny 2 Xur Location Today and Items – February 7, 2020

  by   Alex Co  
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Guardians, it’s once again time to break out your Strange Coins and get ready to buy some exotics! Here’s the usual Friday Destiny 2 Xur location today and items post here on MP1st!

Destiny 2 Xur location today and items – February 7, 2020

Xûr, Agent of the Nine

Description:

A peddler of strange curios, Xûr’s motives are not his own. He bows to his distant masters, the Nine.

Location:

The Tower Hangar

Exotic Gear:

Name Type Armor Perk Perk 1 Perk 2 Cost
Black Talon Heavy Sword 29 Legendary Shards
Knucklehead Radar Hunter Helmet 23 Legendary Shards
Lion Rampant Titan Leg Armor 23 Legendary Shards
Aeon Soul Warlock Gauntlets 23 Legendary Shards

Consumables:

Name Type Cost
Five of Swords Challenge Card

What’s a Xûr?

Xûr, Agent of the Nine, is a strange vendor who randomly appears in a Public Sector in each of the Worlds, depending on the current Flashpoint. Xûr sells Exotic equipment and only takes Legendary Shards in exchange for them.

TL;DR: He’s the Santa Claus of Destiny and every weekend is Christmas. Sometimes he brings you what you want, sometimes he brings you coal. Mostly it’s coal.

When does Xûr visit?

Xûr visits every Friday at 17:00 UTC and departs at 

Don’t forget to check out this week’s reset of activites, Nightfall and more.

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Battlefield 5 February Survey Now Up

  by   Alex Co  
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Battlefield 5 players, if you’re not happy with how the game has shaped up so far, here’s your chance to be heard directly by DICE! The Battlefield 5 February survey is here, and same as before, it touches on the maps, gameplay and more.

Battlefield 5 February survey link

Included in the survey are ratings on how well DICE communicates with their player base, how you grade each map available, how you tackle Tides of War chapter challenges, and even the core gameplay and damage (time-t0-kill talk).

In other Battlefield 5 news, there’s a crocodile in the new Chapter 6 map and his name is Max! Watch him in action here. In case you want to see the latest changes made to the game, the 6.0 patch has just been released a few days ago which you can read about here.

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Activision Teases “Entirely New Experieces” Set Within Modern Warfare Universe

  by   Alex Co  
8:55 am in News

Last year’s Call of Duty, which was a soft reboot of the Modern Warfare saga, brought in familiar faces to the franchise, and of course, the familiar “boots on ground” multiplayer fans have been clamoring for since jetpacks outstayed their welcome.

Well, it seems we’re in for something more and something new — at least according to Activision. In last night’s quarterly earnings call, Activision Chief Operating Officer and President Coddy Johnson teased that a “new experience” that’s set within the Modern Warfare universe is incoming.

The Call of Duty franchise has never been better positioned for growth and there is more to come, including entirely new experiences within the Modern Warfare universe. – Coddy Johnson, Activision Chief Operating Officer and President

If I had to hazard a guess, I’d say this “new experience” Johnson is referring to is the long rumored battle royale mode that’s supposed to launch early this year. Heck, we even have an outline of its map already leaked in one of the patches.

If it’s not battle royale, then I don’t have a clue what it could be. That said, let’s hope the player base embraces it since we can all use “new experiences” when it comes to Call of Duty.

In other Call of Duty news, Activision has mentioned that this year’s Call of Duty game is already being playtested.

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Call of Duty 2020 Is Already Being Play Tested

  by   Alex Co  
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While we’re expecting Call of Duty 2020 to make it out sometime in late October or early November, it seems development of the game is already farther along than expected.

In Activision’s earnings call last night, Coddy Johnson, Activision Chief Operating Officer and President, mentioned that this year’s Call of Duty is already being play tested, and what’s more is generating “excitement” from those who have had chances to experience it.

In Q4 of this year, a new premium Call of Duty release, which is already generating excitement in our play tests. – Coddy Johnson, Activision Chief Operating Officer and President

Of course, this could mean a lot of things. The Call of Duty 2020 play tests could mean for the campaign (if it does have one), or for the multiplayer component.

There’s nothing concrete known about this year’s Call of Duty just yet, but rumors have pointed out that it’ll be helmed by Treyarch, and that it’ll be Black Ops 5. This rumor has seemingly been confirmed by Treyarch boss David Vonderhaar, who also confirmed that it won’t feature jetpacks. If this year’s Call of Duty is indeed being handled by Treyarch, we should be in for  treat, as the studio’s last few Call of Duty titles are so good that it ranked high in our Call of Duty multiplayer ranking list for the decade.

Are you surprised that this year’s Call of Duty is already being playtested this early on or not at all? Hopefully, this means we’ll get a few nuggest of info surface very soon.

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For Honor Update 2.17 Out, Here’s the Y4S1 “Hope” Changes

  by   Alex Co  
February 6, 2020 2:54 pm in News

Those playing For Honor, Ubisoft has released a new For Honor update today and it’s the big Year 4 Season 1 (Y4S1) patch called “Hope.” Console gamers will see this as For Honor update 2.17, and this brings a new Battle Pass, as well as a slew of gameplay changes. Check out the full For Honor update 2.17 patch notes below.

For Honor update 2.17 patch notes:

Y4S1 BATTLE PASS

 

  • The Truce of Wyverndale has begun! Bring your customization to a whole new level with 100 Tiers of free and premium rewards for all heroes.
  • Free Pass rewards are available for all players without the need to purchase.
  • Premium Pass rewards are only available for players that purchased the Battle Pass of the current season on their platform of choice. Completing matches, arcade mode quests and daily orders gives you Battle Points. Getting Battle Points will unlock higher Tiers in the Battle Pass.
  • You can speed up your progression and unlock tiers using steel.
  • Free rewards include embossings, ornaments, an emblem outline, color swatches, paint patterns and more.
  • Premium rewards include executions, weapon sets, outfits, and dragon themed items for all heroes. The Premium Pass also grants a 10% Battle Points boost from completed matches.
  • Battle Pass rewards are all cosmetic items and do not affect gameplay. Gears that are part of the pass drop according to your hero reputation level, as any other gear earned by playing matches.

Developer Comments: With our first battle pass, we want to give players more reasons to engage on the content of the season and get the best from the time invested in the game. All original options for players in terms of acquiring new items will be kept in-game. This includes content of the week available via steel as well as sales and scavenger crates /drops at the end of the matches.

 

NEW GEAR

 

  • New Armor for Wu Lin Heroes:
    • Tiandi
    • Shaolin
    • Jiang Jun
    • Nuxia
  • New Armor Variations for Original Heroes and Year 3 Heroes:
    • Warden
    • Conqueror
    • Peacekeeper
    • Lawbringer
    • Raider
    • Warlord
    • Berserker
    • Valkyrie
    • Kensei
    • Shugoki
    • Orochi
    • Nobushi
    • Black Prior
    • Hitokiri
    • Jormungandr
    • Zhanhu
  • One new Rare weapon set for all Heroes

 

RANKED

 

  • Added new Effects (Idle/Emote/Execution) to all Heroes. This reward can only be obtained during Season 13

 

SPECTATOR CAMERA

 

  • We release the new ‘Catch-Up’ feature for all Spectator Mode users. You’ll now be able to spectate the selected match from the last current position (close to real-time but with a minimum technical delay of 15 seconds) or from the beginning.
  • Added a User Interface feedback (with a loading icon and text) to inform the player that we are currently waiting for more data to restart the simulation

 

OTHER

 

  • Starting from Y4, we will have completely new visual of minions that will replace the old ones

 

IMPROVEMENTS

 

FIGHTERS

Charged Heavy Opener Adjustments

Developer’s comment: The following 3 Heroes (Conqueror, Highlander, and Shinobi) were able to attempt parrying Heavies by holding their Heavy Charges and, if the attack was feinted, cancel the Charge almost immediately. This particular option select allowed them an extremely powerful defense – but we would like them to take some risk to attempt a parry. So here, we reduced the “charged heavy option select” for all 3 of these charge heroes (Conqueror, Highlander, and Shinobi).

 

Conqueror

  • [Adjustment] Can now only cancel a Charged Heavy at a minimum of 233ms into the Charge (from 33ms)
  • [Adjustment] Now allowed to block in any stance 200ms in the 300ms clip when cancelling a Heavy Charge (only had defense in the current stance for the whole 300ms)

 

Shinobi

  • [Adjustment] Can now only cancel a Heavy Charge at a minimum of 233ms into the Charge (from 33ms)
  • [Adjustment] Now allowed to block in any stance 200ms in the 300ms clip when cancelling a Heavy Charge (used to not have the ability to)
  • [Adjustment] Can now only cancel a Heavy Charge with a Dodge at a minimum of 400ms into the Charge (up from 0ms)

 

Highlander

  • [Adjustment] Can now only cancel holding Heavy to go into Offensive Form at a minimum of 333ms into the Charge (from 33ms)
  • [Adjustment] Feinting Offensive Form now has 200ms of vulnerability to Guard Break (from 0ms)

 

FIGHT ADJUSTEMENTS

Conqueror

  • [Adjustment] Increased Charging Heavy state forward movement to 1.5m/s (from 1.25m/s).
  • [Adjustment] Increased Opener Lights forward movement to 1.50m (from 1.25m).
  • [Adjustment] Increased Infinite Top Light forward movement to 1.25m (from 1.00m).
  • [Adjustment] Increased Infinite Side Light forward movement to 1.25m (from 0.50m).

 

Developer’s comment: Conqueror Lights would often miss opponents, so we gave them a bit more forward movement here. On the Charged Heavy state, even though we nerfed the option select (see previous entry “Charged Heavy Opener Adjustments”), we still like Conquerors to be able to pressure opponents by Charging and holding forward – so we make it a bit faster in forward movement.

 

Lawbringer

  • [Adjustment] Decreased Light Riposte damage to 15 (from 20)
  • [Adjustment] Decreased “Blind Justice” damage to 30 (from 38)
  • [Adjustment] Decreased “Swift Justice” Finisher damage to 10 (from 12)
  • [Adjustment] Decreased “Impaling Charge” and “Impaling Riposte” damage to 5 (from 10)
  • [Adjustment] Decreased “Impaling Charge” and “Impaling Riposte” stamina cost to 15 (from30 stamina)

Developer’s comment: Landing “Blind Justice” is now a confirmed 40 damage (was 38+12), “Impaling Riposte” into Wall Stagger is now 35 (was 10+30), and “Impaling Charge” or “Impaling Riposte” no longer put the Lawbringer Out of Stamina after getting parried (and nearly Out of Stamina on block).

 

Warlord

  • [Adjustment] Increase Top Light Opener speed to 500ms (from 600ms)
  • [Adjustment] increased Forward, Left and Right Throws duration by 100ms

Berserker

  • [Adjustment] Improved the Berserker input comfort on their “Skilled Slash” parry follow-up

Kensei

  • [Adjustment] Increased “Nature’s Wrath” forward movement to 5.0m (from 4.5m)

Gladiator

  • [Adjustment] Increased Dodge Forward Light forward movement to 3.25m (from 2.75m)
  • [Adjustment] Increased “Fuscina Ictus” Revenge gain to 30 Revenge gain (from 10)

 

Developer’s comment: “Fuscina Ictus” was quite strong as a ganking tool when it caused 10 Revenge gain. While we want it to be a useful tool (to guarantee an ally’s Heavy attack, for example), here we set it to 30 Revenge gain, which is the value that most Melee attacks cause.

 

Shaolin

  • [Adjustment] Increased “Lotus Leap”, from Qi Stance, forward movement to 3.75m (from 3.0m)

Tiandi

  • [Adjustment] Forward dodge now branches to Top “Tiger Dodge” from 100ms-400ms (from 100ms-300ms). Top “Dragon Dodge” was and still is 200ms-400ms.
  • [Adjustment] Zone Attack now has a stamina cost of 30 on the first strike, 10 on the second, and 10 for feinting.
    • Zone Attack: 40 stamina cost (from 60)
    • Zone Attack Feint: 50 stamina cost (from 60)
    • Zone Attack Cancel into Dragon Kick: 60 stamina cost (from 80)

 

Developer’s comment: Tiandi uses quite a lot of Stamina to perform the Zone Attack and its branchings, which prevents Tiandi from utilizing this attack to strike below half of the Stamina bar (or even 2/3rds if you are in a group fight and want to threaten a ledge with a Dragon Kick). This new change reduces Tiandi’s Stamina Cost for all Zone Attack options, which we expect will increase the scenarios in which it is useful.

 

Nuxia

  • [Adjustment] Improved the Nuxia input comfort on their “Mirror Raid” Parry Punishes

Black Prior

  • [Adjustment] Increased “Tenebris Thrust” forward movement to 3.75 (from 3.25m)

Hitokiri

  • [Adjustment] Forward, Left, Right Throws now push the opponent 0.25m further than before
  • [Adjustment] Decreased “Mangetsu” damage to 28 damage (from 30)

 

Developer’s comment: We already reduced the “Endless Myriad” uncharged Heavies to 28 (were 30) in Patch 2.15.0. The intention was to increase the number of attacks a Hitokiri needs to kill an opponent (especially at the 120 HP level of many opponents). While this appears to have reduced the overall Win Rate for Full Population in Duel and Dominion somewhat, Hitokiri is still performing at the top of the pack (and is performing in tournament play as well). This suggests that we should apply the same change to the “Mangetsu” Openers to have them also slightly less effective (especially at that 120 HP level).

 

Jormungandr

  • [Adjustment] Decreased “Jotunn Surge” stamina damage to 35 (from 40)
  • [Adjustment] Decreased “Jotunn Farewell” stamina damage to 45 (from 55)
  • [Adjustment] Decreased “Jotunn Gift” stamina damage to 40 (from 45)
  • [Adjustment] Decreased “Jotunn Grudge” stamina damage to 10 (from 15)
  • [Adjustment] Decreased “Hamarr’s Favor” shield to 40 (from 45)

 

Developer’s comment: In our Year 3: Season 3 Survey, players identified the Stamina Damage and the “Hamarr’s Favor” shield value as the most frustrating attributes on the Jormungandr. When comparing to the Full Population Win Rates for Duel, our expectation is that this should reduce this frustration aspect, and the Duel Win Rate. We also expect that the Full Population Win Rate for Dominion shouldn’t be negatively affected. While we recognize that the Jormungandr is not performing at a tournament level, here we expect to improve the experience for opponents in a Full Population environment.

 

  • [Adjustment] Wall Stagger on Throws now occurs 100ms later
  • [Adjustment] Side Heavy Finisher Wall Stagger occurs 300ms later

 

Developer’s comment: Wall Staggers now always guarantee Top Heavy Opener (even if the Jormungandr has to change Stance). Before, at certain timings and distances the Jormungandr couldn’t land any Heavy.

 

FEATS

Stun Trap / Qi Trap / Bear Trap / Fire Trap / Nail Bomb

  • [Adjustment] All traps now visually appear above the ground (instead of under it)

Haymaker

  • [Adjustment] Decreased Haymaker damage to 5 (from 10).

Developer’s comment: With the Gladiator now dealing Haymaker damage with “Fuscina Ictus” and with the possibility of 30 damage Zone Attacks from Heavy Parries, we hope to tone down the damage output potential with these changes. Centurion is also a Hero we’re keeping an eye on with these nerfs, as we expect the future fight improvements on the Hero would be best matched with a 5 damage Haymaker.

 

CUSTOM MATCH

 

  • We changed the Custom Match menu structure. Former Rules and Options are now regrouped under a same page and can be changed when selecting a Game Mode

 

CUSTOMIZATION

 

  • [Adjustment] Improved the player expression of the Kensei to make outfits look better

 

BUG FIXES

 

FIGHTERS

Raider

  • [Bug Fix] Fixed an issue that caused the “Raider’s Fury” to allow a guaranteed Guard Break from the opponent on Hit
  • [Bug Fix] Fixed an issue that caused the “Storming Tap” animations to spins and skip animations frames

Kensei

  • [Bug Fix] Fixed an issue that could allow the Kensei Right Heavy Attacks to become Unparriable at a certain range

Centurion

  • [Bug Fix] Fixed an issue that caused the Centurion’s Left Stance Light Attacks to hit walls on the right side before hitting an opponent standing in front of him.
  • [Bug Fix] Fixed an issue that allowed the Centurion’s to get bumped out of their Unbalanced animation
  • [Bug Fix] Fixed an issue that caused the Centurion’s “Eagle’s Talons” to bind allies and opponents standing in between him and his intended target

Shinobi

  • [Bug Fix] Fixed an issue that allowed the Shinobi’s to get bumped out of their Unbalanced animation
  • [Bug Fix] Fixed an issue that caused Out of Stamina opponent to prioritize Wall Stagger instead of Unbalance after a throw

Highlander

  • [Bug Fix] Fixed an issue that allowed the Highlander to get his guard back in Offensive Stance for a short time while dodging

Gladiator

  • [Bug Fix] Fixed an issue that caused the Gladiator to be unable to block attacks that are faster than 500ms after a blocked “Bee’s Sting” or “Crowd Pleaser”

Jiang Jun

  • [Bug Fix] Fixed multiple issues that caused the Jiang Jun’s Out of Lock attacks to cause camera shakes during Heavy attacks and allowed him to slide a large distance during Light attacks.
  • [Bug Fix] Fixed an issue that was preventing Jiang Jun’s Zone Attack to properly target opponent after an Emote
  • [Bug Fix] Fixed an issue that could allow the Jiang Jun Right Heavy Attacks to become Unparriable at a certain range

Zhanhu

  • [Bug Fix] Fixed an issue that was caused the Zhanhu to move backward when performing “Subduing Counterblow” near a wall

 

FEATS

 

Punch Through

  • [Bug Fix] Fixed an issue that caused Punch Through to cause 200% increased chip damage

Fiery Breath

  • [Bug Fix] Fixed an issue that caused the visual symbol on the Zhanhu’s shoulder to be upside down

 

TESTING GROUNDS

 

  • [Bug Fix] Fixed an issue that prevented map voting on the rematch screen in testing grounds

 

MAP

 

Overwatch

  • [Bug Fix] Fixed an issue that allowed the player to be thrown out of world through the spikes beside capture point C

Canopy

  • [Bug Fix] Fixed an issue that allowed the player to go out of the playing area after getting Guard Break near the fire at the Temple spawn point in Duel

 

SPECTATOR CAMERA BETA

 

  • [Bug Fix] Fixed an issue that caused players to sometimes remain stuck on the “processing” screen
  • [Bug Fix] Fixed an issue that caused the game to either freeze in an infinite loading or crash when two players try to spectate another player at exactly the same time

 

CUSTOMIZATION

 

  • [Bug Fix] Added the “Theft of Fire” Effect the Jormungandr and the Zhanhu.
  • [Bug Fix] Fixed an issue that caused the “Ao Qin’s” visual effect to loop after an execution
  • [Bug Fix] Fixed an issue that caused the Players are unable to cancel the “Sumo” Combat Emote for Shugoki by simply moving
  • [Bug Fix] Fixed an issue that caused the Male Raider’s left hand to not move while performing the ‘Yes, You’ Combat Emote
  • [Bug Fix] Fixed an issue that caused the Warden to spin when performing the Emote “Seriously?”
  • [Bug Fix] Fixed an issue that caused the Warden’s ”Leonhard Blade” weapon to be held backwards
  • [Bug Fix] Fixed an issue that caused the Female Shinobi “Throwing Stars” to sometimes be offset
  • [Bug Fix] Fixed an issue that caused the customization to replicate on both gauntlets of the Female Black prior. This issue affected these pieces of equipment:
    • Vessago Arms
    • Queen’s Pawn Arms
  • [Bug Fix] Fixed an issue that caused the “bare-chested” chests armors of the Shugoki to zoom in on the paint patterns, symbols, etc. This issue affected these pieces of equipment:
    • Ryutora Chest
    • Kiku no Sekku Chest
    • Namazu Chest
    • Uminami Chest

We’ll keep a closer eye on For Honor moving forward.

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Broomstick League Beta Launches Today, Early Access Coming to Steam in March

  by   James Lara  
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Broomstick League Beta has officially started it’s closed trial today, giving fans a taste of some competitive Quidditch style matches.

Down below you can find the official closed Beta Schedule along with a new trailer announcing the official early access release date on Steam. We should note, Broomstick League is in no way affiliated with the Harry Potter franchises or Warner Bros, though the similarities can easily be drawn.

Closed Beta Test Timing: Thursday, February 6 – Saturday, February 8 from 4:00pm – 9:00pm Pacific time daily

Broomstick League Gameplay Features:

  • Fast Paced Matches: Play 1v1, 2v2 or 3v3 with friends or matchmake online with opponents from around the world. Form the best team to dominate the arena!
  • Reflexive and Fantastical Gameplay: Pick up speed while dive bombing to fly past a defender. Cast a spell on your opponent to blast the ball away or use the blink spell and teleport to a more favorable position. Well timed casting can make the difference between a buzzer beating goal or a soul crushing defeat.
  • Character Customization: Personalize the look of your witch or wizard with a deep pool of creative options. Unlock new broomsticks, wands, and perform a variety of taunts and dance moves to rattle your opponents in the arena!
  • Mystical Arenas: Experience high flying sports action within fantastical arenas brimming with magic! Battle it out with giant trolls lurking in the background or score impressive goals while floating on the back of massive flying creatures.
  • Player Progression and Stats: Track your progress with leaderboards, stat tracking and player levelling system to prove you are the most spellbinding broomstick pilot in the land!

Broomstick League comes to Steam Early Access on March 5th. If you wish to get the chance to participate in the closed beta, you can sign-up using the Broomstick League official beta Sign-up form.

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Marvel’s Avengers Hulk Profile Video Shows Powers and Character History

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1:25 pm in News

While Marvel’s Avengers might have been delayed to September, that means Crystal Dynamics has more time to give us an overview of the upcoming game, and that’s just what we got today with this Marvel’s Avengers game Hulk overview video.

In the three-minute video, we get to see Crystal Dynamics talk about the Hulk’s powers (as well as a brief showcase of it via gameplay), as well as how this game’s Bruce Banner is different from what we’ve seen before.

While there’s no demo or new footage for Marvel’s Avengers, there is a prequel comic that gives us more details surrounding the game.

For those interested in the multiplayer aspect of the game, check out some of the cusomization elements in this gameplay video.

Originally set for a May 15, 2020 release, Marvel’s Avengers is now scheduled to be available on September 4, 2020 on the PS4, Xbox One, and PC.

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Rainbow Six Siege Registered Players Over 55 Million, Daily Average Revenue Per User Reaches New Peak

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Ubisoft has released its third-quarter 2019-2020 earnings report, and it mentions how Rainbow Six Siege, a game that’s now in its sixth year, is still pulling in players both new and veterans alike, and the Rainbow Six Siege registered players count is sitting at over 55 million!

As part of its report, Ubisoft announced the 55-million figure, as well as announcing that this past December, Rainbow Six Siege reached a record-high when it comes to MAUs (monthly active users)!

Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six® Siege:

  • Over 55 million registered players
  • Record-high MAUs² for a month of December
  • Acceleration of PRI1 growth in the third fiscal quarter
    • New peak in DARPU²
  • Ranked 7th most impactful PC game by The Esports Observer (calendar Q3 2019)

Those curious, “PRI” stands for Player Recurring Investment, which is a fancier way of saying players buying digital stuff (ie: microtransactions).  As for DARPU, it means “Daily Average Revenue Per User,” which translates to: Ubisoft is cashing ’em in!

Aside from the fantastic business the shooter is bringing in, the publisher has been fantastic when it comes to post-launch support so far, with the latest game update just hitting consoles and PC a week ago.

Surprised at the results or not at all given how well Ubisoft has dished out post-launch support for the game?

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GTA Online Update This Week – New Pickup Truck, Double Rewards & More

  by   Alex Co  
11:09 am in News

Would-be gangsters and robbers, Rockstar Games has released a new GTA Online update this week! For the first week of February 2020, Rockstar has a new pickup truck, a bunch of discounts and double rewards!

GTA Online update this week – February 6, 2020:

  • A new classic pickup truck, the Declasse Drift Yosemite, is now available at Southern San Andreas Super Autos
  • Double Rewards in all: Rockstar Created Stunt Races, Southern San Andreas Super Sport Series Races, RC Time Trials, and Business Battles
  • This week’s Lucky Wheel top prize is the Grotti Furia
  • Discounts on a variety of vehicles, vehicle upgrades, and garages
  • Ongoing Twitch Prime Benefits, such as rebate for a free Pixel Pete’s Arcade property, 80% off the price of the Buckingham Pyro and Rhino Tank, and an extra 10% off this week’s listed discounted items

The Declasse Drift Yosemite

The Declasse Drift Yosemite turns a classic pickup truck into some kind of nightmare beast with an insatiable appetite for asphalt. Arrive on the track and other racers will run in fear. Drive it on the road and watch mouths open in awe. 

Rockstar is also dishign out double rewards on racing modes! There’s 2x GTA$ & RP on all Rockstar-created Stunt Races, all Southern San Andreas Super Sport Series Races, and on all RC Time Trials!

As for the list of discounts this week, check ’em out below.

  • Principe Deveste Eight – 35% off
  • Annis S80RR – 35% off
  • Annis RE-7B – 35% off
  • Truffade Thrax – 35% off
  • Grotti Itali GTO – 35% off
  • Progen GP1 – 40% off
  • Emperor ETR1 – 40% off
  • Vapid GB200 – 40% off
  • Declasse Hotring Sabre – 40% off
  • Obey Omnis – 40% off
  • Liveries – 40% off
  • Brakes & Handling – 40% off
  • Engine Upgrades – 40% off
  • Turbo – 40% off
  • Transmission – 40% off
  • Suspension – 40% off
  • All Garages – 35% off

In case you didn’t know, Rockstar gave away free in-game gifts last week as part of GTA Online and Red Dead Online’s big record-breaking holiday.

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Xbox’s Real Competition Are Amazon and Google Says Phil Spencer

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10:29 am in News

Phil Spencer, the head of Microsoft’s gaming division discusses the future of Xbox with technology publication Protocol, stating that both Nintendo and Sony won’t be the company’s primary competition going forward as they look to cloud gaming.

It’s no surprise hearing this come from Microsoft, as over the last decade the company has invested billions in cloud services that’ll be used for upcoming projects, and integrated into the next-generation of Xbox. While both Sony and Nintendo have proved to be giant obstacles for Microsoft, there is one area that they have over them as of now, and that’s their Azure cloud services.  It’s for this reason that Phil Spencer believes that both Amazon and Google will be their primary competitors as those companies have invested just as many resources going into their own cloud services.

“When you talk about Nintendo and Sony, we have a ton of respect for them, but we see Amazon and Google as the main competitors going forward,” Spencer told Protocol. “That’s not to disrespect Nintendo and Sony, but the traditional gaming companies are somewhat out of position. I guess they could try to re-create Azure, but we’ve invested tens of billions of dollars in cloud over the years. I don’t want to be in a fight over format wars with those guys while Amazon and Google are focusing on how to get gaming to 7 billion people around the world. Ultimately, that’s the goal.”

Phil did state that Microsoft would be willing to cooperate with both Nintendo and Sony on allowing gamers to play with and against one another, though didn’t expand further on this. We should note we wrote up a report last year about Sony and Microsoft striking a partnership to improve cloud gaming, so this cooperation could very well be underway.

This news has certainly stirred up a lot of talk on the internet, we would love to hear what you guys think about this.

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Battlefield 5 Crocodile Easter Egg Spotted, Watch It in Action

  by   Alex Co  
February 5, 2020 4:17 pm in News

With yesterday’s big Battlefield 5 patch, not only did we get a new map, a few new weapons, gameplay fixes and the like, but it seems that a new Battlefield 5 crocodile Easter egg was also part of the package!

Spotted in the Chapter 6 new map Solomon Islands is a crocodile named “Max” and shared on the Battlefield 5 subreddit!

The crocodiles name is Max on the new map 😳😳🤯
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Max the Crocodile is apparently the pet of Senior Designer Niklas Astrand who advises people to not shoot it, nor get too close.

If you think Max is just there for show, think again! Come close enough to it, and it’ll gnaw at you and deal damage! Check it out below.

https://twitter.com/BF_ShOoTeR_85/status/1224781308821413897

Yep, definitely don’t get too close lest you want to deduct a ticket to your team’s side by way of a crocodile chomping!

I admit, this brings back memories of Battlefield 3 and Battlefield 4 dinosaur Easter eggs. Of course, this one is a lot less smaller, and with less fanfare, but it’s appreciated all the same.

In other Battlefield news, don’t forget that the Chapter 6 Rank rewards are already available now for everyone!

If you spot any other Easter eggs in Battlefield V, don’t hesitate to contact us and we’ll credit you for the find!

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PlayStation Plus February 2020 Free Games Download Links (US, EU)

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2:54 pm in News

For those unaware, Sony announced this month’s free games for PlayStation Plus members, and they’re BioShock: The Collection, The Sims 4, and Firewall: Zero Hour (PSVR required). Well, if you want to snag them, now you can! Below are the PlayStation Plus February 2020 free games download links for US and EU!

PlayStation Plus February 2020 free games download links (US & EU):

BioShock: The Collection – 60.33GB

Description:

Return to the cities of Rapture and Columbia and experience the award-winning BioShock franchise like never before. BioShock: The Collection retells the epic journeys of the BioShock universe beautifully remastered in 1080p. BioShock: The Collection contains all single-player content from BioShock, BioShock 2, and BioShock Infinite, all single-player add-on content, the “Columbia’s Finest” pack, and Director’s Commentary: Imagining BioShock, featuring Ken Levine and Shawn Robertson.

The Sims 4 – 11.08GB

Description

New Look, Same Great Content
Unleash your imagination and create a unique world of Sims that’s an expression of you! Explore and customize every detail from Sims to homes, and much more.

Create Unique Sims – A variety of Sims are yours to personalize, each with distinct appearances, dynamic personalities, and inspiring aspirations

Build the Perfect Home – Effortlessly build and design ideal homes for your Sims using Build Mode

Explore Vibrant Worlds – Travel between locations, discover amazing and distinctive neighborhoods, and encounter captivating venues

Play with Life – Control the rich and entertaining moments of your Sims’ lives from their relationships to their careers

Add New Experiences – Use the Gallery to find inspiration from a community of players just like you, where you can add content to your game or share your own creations

Firewall: Zero Hour – 10.41GB

Description

PlayStation®VR is not for use by children under age 12.

PlayStation®VR and PlayStation®Camera are required.

In Firewall Zero Hour, choose from one of 12 contractors hired by anonymous contract handlers and work as a team to either protect or obtain valuable data, housed on a laptop and located in dangerous locations around the globe.

Each team’s anonymous contract handler acts as their ‘eye in the sky’ and guides each match by providing objectives and critical information along the way. Accomplish your objectives through highly coordinated teamwork, taking advantage of an arsenal of modern weapons and equipment to succeed.

● The power of the PlayStation®4 system and PlayStation®VR come together to deliver a realistic strategic shooter brought to life with the added immersive power of virtual reality.

● Choose from 12 playable contractors from around the globe – each with their own individual starting perk. Compliment your chosen contractor with a variety of upgradable weapons, equipment, and skills.

PS4 Pro features vary from title to title. Enhanced play with 1 PS Aim controller.

Not a bad list of games to get for free, no? If that’s not enough, don’t forget that there’s a big sale going on right now on the PlayStation Store too.

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Monster Hunter World New Variant Monsters Reveal Postponed, Resident Evil Crossover Comng to PC

  by   Alex Co  
12:50 pm in News

In case you didn’t know, Capcom was set to unveil two Monster Hunter World new variant monsters on February 6 at the Taipei Game Show. Unfortunately, the majority of world is now undergoing the big  coronavirus  scare, which has put the kibosh on the event itself.

Over on Twitter, Capcom announced that the reveal has been postponed for a later time, though nothing’s been set yet in terms of schedule.

Hunters, we have a quick update on the upcoming 2 Variant Monster reveal: Since Taipei Game Show has been postponed, our planned Feb. 6 reveal will be released at a later time. We are currently looking for the best opportunity to share the news with you. Stay tuned!

The original plan was for a new trailer and info drop, which we’re hoping is still the case.

Also of note, while console gamers might have already enjoyed the big Monster Hunter World X Resident Evil crossover event last year, PC gamers will be getting it this month! Check out the new trailer where we see a Mr. X skin for the Handler!

No definite yet other than “February 2020” for the Resident Evil content’s release on PC. Unless something drastic happens, PC players can expect a little bit more frights in their fights soon!

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PlayStation Store Sale “Critic’s Choice Sale” Now Live, Here Are the Games

  by   Alex Co  
11:56 am in News

Sony has once again released a new PlayStation Store sale, and this one is full of heavy hitters! Called the “Critics’ Choice Sale,” the games on hand are the ones that rated quite highly (when they were released).

PlayStation Store Sale “Critics’ Choice” – Ends February 9, 8 a.m. PST:

Game Price % Off
A Plague Tale: Innocence $24.99 50%
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey Legacy of the First Blade $12.49 50%
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey Season Pass $19.99 50%
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey The Fate of Atlantis $12.49 50%
Assassin’s Creed® Odyssey $14.99 75%
Assassin’s Creed® Odyssey Deluxe Edition $19.99 75%
Assassin’s Creed® Odyssey Gold Edition $24.99 75%
ASTRO BOT Rescue Mission $17.99 10%
Battlefield 4™ $17.99 10%
Battlefield™ 1 Revolution $35.99 10%
Battlefield™ Hardline Ultimate Edition $15.99 60%
Battlefield™ V Year 2 Edition $24.99 50%
Blasphemous $14.99 40%
Blood and Truth $19.99 50%
Borderlands 3 $29.99 50%
Concrete Genie $17.99 40%
Concrete Genie – Deluxe Bundle $6.00 40%
Control $35.99 40%
Control Digital Deluxe Edition $47.99 40%
Control Season Pass $14.99 40%
Crash™ Team Racing Nitro-Fueled $23.99 40%
Days Gone $19.99 50%
Days Gone Digital Deluxe Edition $24.99 50%
DEAD OR ALIVE 6 $23.99 60%
DEATH STRANDING Digital Deluxe Edition $47.99 40%
Deluxe Kit $6.69 33%
Detroit: Become Human $14.99 25%
Detroit: Become Human Digital Deluxe Edition $22.49 25%
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided $4.49 85%
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided – A Criminal Past $2.39 80%
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided – Assault Pack $1.24 75%
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided – Digital Deluxe Edition $6.74 85%
Devil May Cry 5 – In-game Unlock Bundle $7.99 20%
Devil May Cry 5 Deluxe Upgrade $7.49 50%
DiRT Rally 2.0 – Super Deluxe Edition $49.99 50%
DiRT Rally 2.0 Digital Deluxe $23.99 70%
DRAGON BALL FIGHTERZ – FighterZ Edition $23.74 75%
EA Family Bundle $9.99 75%
EA SPORTS™ FIFA 20 $23.99 60%
EA SPORTS™ FIFA 20 Champions Edition $31.99 60%
EA SPORTS™ FIFA 20 Ultimate Edition $39.99 60%
F1® 2019 $23.99 60%
F1® 2019 Legends Edition Senna and Prost $27.99 60%
FAR CRY 5 $14.99 75%
Far Cry New Dawn Complete Edition $29.99 70%
Grand Theft Auto V: Premium Online Edition $14.99 50%
GRID Launch Edition $17.99 70%
GRID Ultimate Edition $25.49 70%
JUMP FORCE – Ultimate Edition $49.99 50%
Just Cause 4 – Complete Edition $24.49 65%
Just Cause 4 – Expansion Pass $14.99 50%
Just Cause 4 – Gold Edition $20.99 65%
Game Price % Off
Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite – Avenging Army Costume Pack $4.79 60%
Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite – Black Panther $3.99 50%
Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite – Black Widow $5.59 30%
Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite – Cosmic Crusaders Costume Pack $4.79 60%
Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite – Deluxe Edition $23.99 60%
Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite Character Pass $9.89 67%
Marvel’s Spider-Man: Game of the Year Edition $19.99 50%
Marvel’s Spider-Man: Silver Lining $4.99 50%
Marvel’s Spider-Man: The City That Never Sleeps $12.49 50%
Marvel’s Spider-Man: The Heist $4.99 50%
Marvel’s Spider-Man: Turf Wars $4.99 50%
Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite – Monster Hunter $3.99 50%
Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite – Mystic Masters Costume Pack $4.79 60%
Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite – Sigma $3.99 50%
Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite – Stone Seekers Costume Pack $4.79 60%
Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite – Venom $5.59 30%
Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite – Winter Soldier $5.59 30%
Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite – World Warriors Costume Pack $4.79 60%
Mass Effect™: Andromeda – Deluxe Recruit Edition $35.99 10%
Mass Effect™: Andromeda – Standard Recruit Edition $7.49 75%
MHWI – Character and Palico Edit Voucher: Three-Voucher Pack $6.69 33%
Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ $14.99 70%
Mirror’s Edge™ Catalyst $4.99 75%
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Digital Deluxe $37.49 25%
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Master Edition $40.19 33%
Monster Hunter: World – Complete Gesture Pack $21.24 15%
Monster Hunter: World – Complete Handler Costume Pack $11.99 20%
Monster Hunter: World – Complete Sticker Pack $7.99 20%
MONSTER HUNTER: WORLD™ $14.99 50%
Need for Speed™ Deluxe Edition $22.49 10%
Need for Speed™ Payback $17.99 10%
Overwatch® Legendary Edition $19.79 67%
Pillars of Eternity: Complete Edition $12.49 75%
Project CARS 2 $14.99 75%
Red Dead Redemption 2: Special Edition $35.99 55%
Resident Evil 2 All In-game Rewards Unlock $1.99 60%
Resident Evil 2 Extra DLC Pack $11.24 25%
Sea of Solitude $7.99 60%
Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice $38.99 35%
SOULCALIBUR VI Deluxe Edition $22.49 75%
South Park: The Video Game Collection $23.09 67%
South Park™: The Fractured but Whole™ $14.99 70%
SUPERHOT $9.99 60%
SUPERHOT VR $14.99 40%
SUPERHOT VR BUNDLE $15.99 60%
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege Gold Edition $24.49 65%
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege Ultimate Edition $38.49 65%
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege Year 4 Pass $14.99 50%
Unravel Yarny Bundle $11.99 60%
Wolfenstein® II: The New Colossus™ $13.19 67%
Wolfenstein® II: The New Colossus™ Digital Deluxe Edition $31.99 60%
Wreckfest Deluxe Edition $38.99 35%

In other PlayStation news, a new report has surfaced that claims Sony is prepping a new Ratchet & Clank game for the PS5!

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Fortnite Update 2.55 Now Out, Here’s What’s in v11.50

  by   Alex Co  
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While we’re a few weeks away from the start of Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 2, Epic Games is continuing with the Fortnite updates. Today, Fortnite update v11.50 is released, which console gamers will see as Fortnite update 2.55.

Fortnite update 2.55 changes and issues fixed:

Battle Royale:

New console players may have matchmaking issues when first linking their account

Description
When a new player on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, or Nintendo Switch first links their Epic account, they may have trouble finding a match.

Platforms
PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch

Workaround
Restarting the game and returning to the lobby should resolve the issue.

Progress for “Earn Gold Scavenger Medals” Rippley vs. Sludge Overtime Challenge not tracking.

Description
Progress for the “Earn Gold Scavenger Medals” Rippley vs. Sludge Overtime Challenge may not track at times.

Platforms
All

Completion not saved for “Search Chests in a single match” Challenge.

Description
If a player completes the “Search Chests in a single match” Chaos Rising Challenge after completing the “Save yourself from fall damage by landing in a Hideout” Trick Shot Challenge, their completion of the former may not be saved.

Discussion Thread
Reddit thread

Platforms
All

Sidegrading feature present in competitive playlists.

Description
We’re aware that the Sidegrading feature is present in competitive playlists. This is unintentional — the feature will be disabled in competitive playlists in our next major release.

Platforms
All

Creative:

During round-based games, players may be unable to shoot their weapons or aim down sights after respawning

Description
Players may be unable to shoot weapons or aim down sights after new round starts in Creative games.

Workaround
Resetting the controls or keybinds back to “Old School” will allow players to shoot again.

Platforms
All

Unable to aim down sights after being eliminated

Description
Some players are unable to aim down sights after being eliminated in a Creative match.

Platforms
PC

Work Around
Resetting the controls or keybinds back to “Old School” will allow players to shoot again.

Mobile:

Mobile swipe-up feature may close app on players.

Description
The swipe-up feature on my has been reported to be interfering with buttons near the bottom of the screen or closing the app on players.

Platforms
iOS

PlayStation gamers will have something to look forward to next week with the Fortnite Celebration Cup! Read up on that here.

In case you haven’t seen it yet, Fortnite made our list of top multiplayer shooters of the decade, and we explain why.

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