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Star Wars Squadrons Pre-Order Bonuses Revealed

by Alex Co

June 15, 2020 11:32 am in News

Following today’s Star Wars Squadrons reveal, EA has also revealed the Star Wars Squadrons pre-order bonuses! As one might expect, these bonuses are custom character skins, and won’t affect gameplay at all — at least as far as we know.

Star Wars Squadrons pre-order bonuses:

New Republic Recruit Flight Suit:

Imperial Ace Flight Suit:

New Republic Recruit Starfighter Skins:

Imperial Ace Starfighter Skins:

New Repubic Recruit Decal:

Imperial Ace Decal:

In addition to the Star Wars Squadrons pre-order bonuses, EA has also revealed a few more details regarding the action-flight sim. We know it’ll be 5v5 in terms of matches, and yes, will fully support PSVR and VR units for PC!

PROTECT THE GALAXY

Plan every skirmish with your squadron in the briefing room before taking off to the evolving battlefields across the galaxy. Pilots will triumph as a team in known and never-before-seen locations, including the gas giant of Yavin Prime and the shattered moon of Galitan.

MASTER LEGENDARY STARFIGHTERS

Take full control of different starfighter classes from both the New Republic and Imperial fleets, such as the X-wing and TIE fighter. Modify your ship, divert the power between its systems, and destroy your opponents in strategic space dogfights.

STAY ON TARGET

Compete in intense 5v5 dogfights, unite with your squadron to tip the scales in monumental fleet battles, and take off in a thrilling Star Wars™ single-player story. Immerse yourself in the pilot’s seat completely with the option to play the entirety of Star Wars™: Squadrons in virtual reality (VR) on PlayStation®4 and PC with cross-play support.

The gameplay reveal for Star Wars Squadrons will take place this June 18 during EA Play, while the game itself will fly out on October 2 for the PS4, Xbox One, and PC.

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Star Wars Squadrons Trailer Flies Out, Out October 2

by Alex Co

10:59 am in News

As expected given last week’s leak via the Microsoft Xbox store, EA has officially announced the new Star Wars title from their stable, and it’s Star Wars Squadrons! A Star Wars game entirely based on air and space combat! Check out the Star Wars Squadrons trailer reveal below.

According to EA, Star Wars Squadrons will be out this October 2 for PS4, Xbox One, and PC, and even support VR for PS4 and PC! For those curious, the game will feature both a single-player and multiplayer mode, and the latter will feature crossplay!

About the game:

Master the art of starfighter combat in the authentic piloting experience STAR WARS™: Squadrons. Buckle up, feel the adrenaline of first-person multiplayer space dogfights alongside your squadron, and learn what it means to be a pilot in a thrilling STAR WARS™ single-player campaign.

Update: According to the Xbox store listing this is indeed Project Maverick

While unconfirmed by EA, we reported on the existence of Star Wars Squadrons internal playtesting within EA just last month when it was codenamed “Project Maverick.” We’re going to go out on a limb here and guess this is one of EA’s big announcements at this week’s EA Play digital event, but given its existence has been leaked, they went ahead and announced it today.

EA Play is set to take place this June 18 at 4 p.m. PDT/7 p.m. EDT.

Are you excited for Star Wars Squadrons or would you prefer we get a new shooter like Star Wars Battlefront 2?

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Black Desert Online Update 1.45 June 15 Patch Released

by Alex Co

6:45 am in News

While we just got a Black Desert Online patch for consoles last week, Pearl Abyss has released the Black Desert Online update 1.45 June 15 patch for consoles today. Same as with before, given this is an unannounced patch, don’t expect any new content but rather, this is for fixes mainly.

Black Desert Online update 1.45 June 15 patch notes:

As far as we’re aware, this Black Desert Online update today is for fixes on some quests not showing up as finished, and the boat issue. That’s basically it.

No official notes have been released just yet, but once Pearl Abyss releases ’em, we’ll update the post accordingly. Same as always, if you find changes and fixes, please share them below or send us an email so we can update the post. We’ll credit you for the find, of course.

If you want us to cover a game — regardless if it’s free-to-play or not — let us know via Twitter, Facebook or by email. We’re always interested in covering what our readers are most interested in, regardless if they’re big games or not.

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Godfall PC Gameplay Revealed

by Alex Co

June 14, 2020 8:15 pm in News

In case you didn’t know, Gearbox (Borderlands franchise) is publishing a game for Counterplay Games, and it’s called “Godfall.” Set for release this holiday on PC and PS5, we have our first look at Godfall PC gameplay this weekend!

Watch the Godfall PC gameplay below where Game Director Keith Lee talks about the world of Aperion, Valorplates, and how loot and fast-paced combat will be the cornerstone of the game.

Take your first look at in-development PC gameplay of Godfall and the world of Aperion—a world on the precipice of ruin. You are the last of the Valorian knights, god-like warriors able to equip Valorplates, legendary armor sets that transform wielders into unstoppable masters of melee combat. Tear through foes as you climb through each of the elemental realms and challenge the mad god, Macros who awaits you at the top. Ascend in Godfall, the first-of-its-kind, looter-slasher, melee action-RPG.

Godfall is being developed using Unreal Engine 4, and will be out this holiday for the PS5 and PC.

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Remnant From the Ashes Next DLC Release Date Set, Titled “Subject 2923”

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7:39 pm in DLC and Expansions

While Remnant From the Ashes players might still be enjoying the latest content drop for the game called Swamps of Corsus, Gunfire Games isn’t stopping there as the Remnant From the Ashes next DLC release date has just been announced!

Called “Subject 2923,” it will be out on August 20 for the PC, Xbox One, and PS4! Check out the trailer for it below.

Survivors will continue the fight for humankind and put an end to the dreaded Root, the evil force plaguing Earth, in Remnant: From the Ashes – Subject 2923. In a brand new campaign mode, players will discover the origins of the Dreamer Program and its connection to the Root. Following the downfall of the Dreamer, the streets have grown quieter, and more humans are braving the city. Hope has been rekindled, but Earth is not rid of the Root just yet. As players seek out the location of the remaining Root, they will meet unexpected allies, traverse unfamiliar zones and dimensions and overcome new threats to put an end to this evil force, once and for all. This thrilling new adventure will span across the rugged wilderness of Earth and beyond, where players will experience new quests to complete, new gear to acquire, along with new enemies and bosses to conquer.

Below is a detailed list of features for Subject 2923:

New Campaign Mode: Subject 2923: Players will discover the origins of ‘The Dreamers’ and how they connect to the dreaded Root in this brand-new campaign – continuing the story of Remnant: From the Ashes with an expedition to Ward Prime, and several new locations.
New Zones, Bosses, and Quests: From rural lands and an abandoned military base on ruined Earth, to the frosty and unforgiving heights of the mountainous world Reisum, players will take on intense new challenges as they continue their fight for survival.
Superior Firepower: Players will outfit their character in order to survive these dangerous new experiences, choosing from a host of new weapons and modifications, new armor sets and skins, and new trinkets.
Survival, Adventure, and Hardcore Mode Updates: New threats emerge in Survival Mode and Adventure Mode, as monsters, dungeons, and bosses from Reisum are added to the rotation – while Survival Mode and Hardcore Mode receive a suite of new rewards.

Once this new update is out, we’ll be sure to let our readers know.

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Report: Call of Duty Warzone 200-Player Mode & More Hinted at Warzone Splash Screen

by Alex Co

7:21 pm in News

With Infinity Ward launching Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Season 4 last week, a new map was introduced along with new cosmetics and more. While a Call of Duty Warzone 200-player mode wasn’t part of the roll out, it seems it’s coming to the free-to-play battle royale mode soon.

Upon booting the Modern Warfare mulitplayer free weekend menu via Call of Duty Warzone, players will be greeted with the following screen:

As you can see from the left-most image, it lists “BR 200,” “Plunder 200,” “BR Duos,” and “BR Juggernaut” as Call of Duty Warzone modes. If this is the case, Activision or Infinity Ward has accidentally confirmed a 200-player mode for Call of Duty Warzone. To further add credibility to this menu listing and how it’s not an error from Infinity Ward’s part, BR Juggernaut has already been mentioned in the Modern Warfare Season 4 roadmap.

Odds are, this should be a surprise playlist update from Infinity Ward, and I think one that should be seen as a welcome addition by the community.

Once we know more about this, we’ll let our readers know.

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Divinity Original Sin 2 Update 1.13 June 14 Adds The Four Relics Of Rivellon Content

by Alex Co

3:21 pm in News

RPG fans, Larian Studios has released a new title updat for Divinity: Original Sin 2 (or otherwise known as Divinity 2), and it adds a ton of new stuff! Players will see this as the Divinity Original Sin 2 update 1.13 June 14 patch, and it adds “The Four Relics Of Rivellon” content!

Divinity Original Sin 2 update 1.13 June 14 patch notes:

“The Four Relics of Rivellon” is the fifth free DLC drop to be added to all versions of Divinity: Original Sin 2 across PlayStation®4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC. It is the largest Gift Bag for the game so far, adding brand-new quest lines, stories and enemies. It has been developed in collaboration with Anshar Studios and Fool’s Theory.

Players can set out on a new adventure, featuring new voice recording and narration, as well as dastardly new fights and the Undead Dragon boss. Players will be rewarded for completing these new quests with four armor sets scattered all over Rivellon and imbued with magical properties.

The four sets of armor include:

Captain Armor: A set of armor that can dominate the minds of those around it. Each piece also boosts Lucky Charm, Persuasion and Bartering.
Vulture Armor: A light set of armor that, when complete, gives the wearer permanent vulture-like wings. Full set enhances range and damage dealt from higher ground.
Contamination Armor: An ancient set of armor created from magic thought lost long ago. Each piece offers resistance to poison, and the entire set grants immunity to poison along with a special ability to spawn exploding spores that will damage enemies in combat.
Devourer Armor: Said to make its wearer almost invincible. In combat, the armor will mark a certain target in range. Any attacks on this target cannot miss and will deal extra damage.

As ever, the contents of each Gift Bag are accessible via the in-game menu, where players can independently enable or disable each individual feature. These are compatible with all prior Gift Bags (“Beauty Salon” and “Song Of Nature”), and players are free to enable as many or as few as they’d like. Please note that once enabled, these features will roll over to your saves on PC, or vice versa on Switch if you have cloud save transfers enabled. These new features come free and are automatically downloaded to the game.

Aside from the new content, this Divinity Original Sin 2 update 1.13 June 14 patch might also include gameplay fixes, and once we know more, we’ll update the post.

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Baldur’s Gate 3 Early Access Targeting August, New Trailer Released

by James Lara

June 13, 2020 2:52 pm in News

Larian Studios has announced that Baldur’s Gate 3 early access is currently being planned for this August on both Steam and Stadia.

Baldur’s Gate 3 early access window is currently set for this August on PC, though Larian Studios does warn fans that this can change, as the wording used in both the press release and even the trailer itself states “maybe.” As we inch closer to the target window, Larian will have a more definite date set. For now, enjoy the trailer down below.

In addition to the announcement of the early access, Larian has also given us a new development update where they discuss some of the key development and lead up-ups to the release of Baldur’s Gate 3. Have a watch below!

About Baldur’s Gate 3 and Larian Studios

Baldur’s Gate III will push the boundaries of the RPG genre and offer a rich narrative with unparalleled player freedom, high-stakes decisions, unique companion characters and memorable combat. It is Larian Studios’ biggest production ever and will be playable together with friends or as a single-player adventure.

Larian Studios is an independent RPG developer founded in 1996 in Ghent, Belgium. Over 200 people work between the five worldwide studios in Ghent, St. Petersburg, Quebec, Dublin and Malaysia. Larian is best known for the Divinity universe, which they introduced to the world with Divine Divinity in 2002. In 2014, Larian launched Divinity: Original Sin, a classic CRPG that won over 150 awards and nominations. The company released its critically acclaimed sequel Divinity: Original Sin 2 on Sept. 14, 2017, followed by the Definitive Edition in August 2018 for PlayStation®4 and Xbox One to a 93 Metacritic rating. The Nintendo Switch version released in September 2019 featuring cross-save progression between Nintendo Switch and Steam. Divinity: Original Sin 2 won a BAFTA for Best Multiplayer Game. The studio is now the developer and publisher of Baldur’s Gate 3.

We’ll be sure to keep an eye out when more news becomes available for the title, so keep a watch on our official Baldur’s Gate 3 news hub.

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Warframe The Deadlock Protocol is Now Available on PC, Protea Trailer Released

by James Lara

1:39 pm in News

Warframe The Deadlock Protocol update has finally launched on PC, giving players a whole new tileset for early game levels along with a handful of new goodies, including the new Warframe Protea.

The big beef of this update comes with the updated tileset for the Corpus ship, which has remained the same since the launch of Warframe back in 2012. This new tileset offers a graphical overhaul, from colors to even the environment itself to help it feel more on par with the rest of the game. The Jackal has also been upgraded to what the devs are called the “Jackal 2.0” with a special seven-day launch campaign running for it. You can see the Jackal 2.0 in action below.

And of course, as they teased before, the Protea Warframe is now available in this new update. Down below you’ll find a list of her abilities along with a video to show her in action.

GRENADE FAN
Activate to throw a cluster of shrapnel grenades, damaging and staggering nearby enemies. Hold to emit sticky shield grenades that latch onto allies and restore a large amount of shields.

BLAZE ARTILLERY
Place a temporary rapid-fire turret that automatically targets enemies. Each successful hit increases its damage, causing projectiles to pierce enemies and hit multiple foes with a single shot.

DISPENSARY
Deploy a cycling supply cache that can generate health, ammo and energy pickups periodically.

TEMPORAL ANCHOR
Activate to drop an anchor point that records Protea’s state. Any damage dealt to Protea during the Ability will be emitted back to your foes upon deactivation. Deactivating Temporal Anchor will rewind Protea back to the activation point restoring all ammo, energy, shields and health. If Protea is downed while Temporal Anchor is active, Protea will automatically rewind to safety!

Definitely a Warframe worth checking out! The Deadlock Protocol update is now available on PC, but for you console players you’ll have to wait just a bit as the patches are still being prepared for certification. It shouldn’t be long though, as the typical wait is usually around one week. For now, enjoy the two videos above!

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No Man’s Sky Update 2.52 June 13 Brings Crossplay Fixes

by Alex Co

5:46 am in News

While we just got the big No Man’s Sky update that brought in crossplay and other changes, it wasn’t one without bugs. Today, Hello Games has released the No Man’s Sky update 2.52 June 13 patch that’s purely for fixes.

Note that this patch has been deployed earlier for PC, and is now available for consoles too.

No Man’s Sky update 2.52 June 13 patch notes:

Fixed a number of crashes related to cross-platform matchmaking.
Fixed an issue that could cause Space Station NPCs to become desynchronised.
Fixed a network issue that could occur when looking up cross-platform profile data.
Fixed a number of issues with Steam lobbies not correctly syncing between friends.

Adding a friend from the Nearby Players list now requires a confirmation.
The /invite command now works with cross-platform players.
Improved the error messages used when text commands fail to work.
Fixed some minor text issues in the chat messages that are displayed when joining or leaving a group.
Fixed an issue with the text displayed on empty crossplay sessions on the multiplayer frontend.
Improved the display of whisper messages.

Fixed a number of issues relating to the network replication of creature bait.
Players can no longer throw creature bait aboard the Space Anomaly.

Fixed an issue that could caused Xbox-specific options to appear on other platforms.
Fixed an Xbox-specific issue that caused several languages to default UK English.

If there are any gameplay changes included in this No Man’s Sky update 2.52 June 13 patch that’s not listed, let us know what they are in the comments below.

Source: No Man’s Sky

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Star Wars Squadrons Leaked via Xbox Store (Update)

by Alex Co

June 12, 2020 7:28 pm in News

Over on the Xbox Store, the existence of “Star Wars Squadron” has just been leaked! Check out the leaked image below. While nothing has been announced, we’re guessing this game is being made by Criterion Games, who recently announced that they are now moving on from Need for Speed Heat.

Update (6/12/20 – 7:25 p.m. EDT): EA has sent us an email announcing that the official reveal for Star Wars Squadron is happening this Monday, June 15 at 8 a.m. PDT/11 a.m. EDT on the official EA Star Wars YouTube channel!

Pilots Wanted. Tune in for the reveal trailer of #StarWarsSquadrons this Monday, June 15th at 8:00 AM Pacific Time: https://t.co/ULwkIhQy2y pic.twitter.com/L0Z3jC2c3j

— EA Star Wars (@EAStarWars) June 12, 2020

As the image suggests, this game will be about dogfights based in the Star Wars universe,and if Criterion is indeed developing it, isn’t surprising given the studio developed the Starfighter Assault game mode (arcade flight PvP) in Star Wars Battlefront 2.

From what we’ve gathered, Star Wars Squadrons is codenamed “Project Maverick” and is undergoing internal playtesting within EA as per our previous report.

Odds are, Star Wars Squadrons will be one of the games set to be announced by EA during next week’s EA Play digital event. While we know it exists, we might be getting our first glimpse of gameplay then, so it’ll still be a surprise.

EA Play is set for June 18 at 4 p.m. PDT/7 p.m. EDT.

(Image used is from Star Wars Battlefront 2’s Starfighter Assault)

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Modern Warfare Error 8192 Happening, Activision Investigating

by Alex Co

4:39 pm in News

Heads up, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare gamers! With the other day’s Season 4 patch, it seems to have brought on a new issue with the game. A Modern Warfare error 8192 is happening to a lot of people right now according to reports.

Multiple people on the Modern Warfare subreddit have reported the issue and here’s a sample of it:

Does anyone else’s game constantly do this? It kicks me out of games and it’s not my connection because I can play any other game perfectly. Started when I updated to season 4
byu/EvasiveCookies inmodernwarfare

Error 8192?
byu/JJ_Wet_Shot inmodernwarfare

It seems this Modern Warfare error 8192 is happening to gamers regardless of platform. Fret not though, Activision is checking it out per the official Activision Support account:

We're actively investigating an issue where some players are experiencing an error 8192 connecting to #ModernWarfare. Stay tuned for updates.

— Activision Support (@ATVIAssist) June 12, 2020

We’re actively investigating an issue where some players are experiencing an error 8192 connecting to #ModernWarfare. Stay tuned for updates.

Once the issue is sorted, we’ll update the post. If you find a fix, share ’em in the comments or send us an email to help other gamers out.

In other Modern Warfare news, go check out the Season 4 roadmap right here. We’re on the lookout for datamined info and other leaks from Season 4, so make sure to stay locked in here on MP1st!

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Destiny 2 Trials of Osiris Rewards This Week June 12, 2020

by Alex Co

1:13 pm in News

While Destiny 2 player are busy with Season of Arrivals and today’s Xur random roll items, those who prefer to be rewarded greatly for PvP, the Destiny 2 Trials of Osiris rewards this week June 12 post is now live!

Destiny 2 Trials of Osiris rewards this week June 12:

Same as always, we’ll be updating the post as we know what rewards are tied to which wins.

Trials of Osiris Map

Javelin-4

Rewards

Rotation not known yet, please let us know!

3 Wins (Powerful): Rocket Launcher (Tomorrow’s Answer)
.5 Wins (Powerful): Auto Rifle (The Summoner)
7 Wins (Pinnacle):
(Pinnacle): Shotgun (Astral Horizon)
Flawless (Pinnacle): Surprise! (beep boop please report)

Bounties

Name	Description	Cost	Requirement	Reward
End Game	Complete matches and rounds. Wins in the Trials of Osiris grant the most efficient progress.	1000 Glimmer	100 Progress	XP & Glimmer & 35 Valor Rank Points & 5 Trials Token & 1 Trials Engram
Trial of Decryption	Collect Trials Engrams before Trials ends this week.	1000 Glimmer	3 Progress	XP & Glimmer & 35 Valor Rank Points & 5 Trials Token

Passages

Name	Perk	Cost
Passage of Mercy	Forgives one loss per run.	25000 Glimmer & 15 Legendary Shards
Passage of Ferocity	With zero losses, your third win grants a bonus win.	25000 Glimmer & 15 Legendary Shards
Passage of Wealth	Increased tokens from reaching 3, 5, and 7 wins on a ticket.	35000 Glimmer & 25 Legendary Shards
Passage of Wisdom	Grants bonus XP from Trials wins, scaling with the number of wins on a ticket.	35000 Glimmer & 25 Legendary Shards
Passage of Confidence	Grants bonus rewards from Flawless Chest.	50000 Glimmer & 50 Legendary Shards

Don’t forget to check out the upcoming expansion “Beyond Light” out this September!

Source: Reddit

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Destiny 2 Xur Location Today June 12

by Alex Co

1:05 pm in News

It’s Friday, and while a ton of stuff happened regarding Destiny 2, which includes the introduction of the Season of Arrivals, one thing remains constant and that’s Xur! MP1st is back once again with the weekly Destiny 2 Xur location today June 12 edition post!

Destiny 2 Xur location today June 12:

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:

Calus’ Bridge, Nessus, Watcher’s Grave

Exotic Gear:

Name	Type	MOB	RES	REC	DIS	INT	STR	Cost
Black Talon	Heavy Sword							29 Legendary Shards
Raiden Flux	Hunter Chest Armor	9	13	12	7	6	15	23 Legendary Shards
Synthoceps	Titan Gauntlets	2	11	20	14	13	2	23 Legendary Shards
Promethium Spur	Warlock Leg Armor	9	10	12	9	14	6	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 reset. If you would like to see all the live conversions of Time Zones, please follow this link here.

In other Destiny 2 news, make sure to check out the first trailer and details for the upcoming expansion called Beyond Light. Bungie has also revealed the future content for 2021 and 2022!

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EA Cements the End of Battlefield V Marketing With Removal of Social Media References

by Alex Co

12:39 pm in News

Battlefield fans will most likely already know that DICE has moved on from Battlefield V (Battlefield 5), and has given fans one last content drop. While that doesn’t mean the studio won’t be releasing any patches for the game to fix stuff, BFV players shouldn’t expect anything new for the shooter, either.

Well, it seems EA has moved on as well. Over on Twitter and on Facebook, the official Battlefield account for both has taken the Battlefield V-related profile and cover photos out, and with Twitter, the “BattlefieldV” username has been subbed out to just say “Battlefield.”

For Battlefield V players, this is a bit jarring to see that EA has removed that game’s branding this fast — and we don’t even know any details regarding the next Battlefield game, even.

It looks like the #SaveBFV movement started by fans hasn’t done anything to postpone the inevitable. Let’s hope the next Battlefield game has longer legs. On the upside, a bunch of legacy Battlefield titles are no available on Steam!

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Predator Hunting Grounds Update 1.10 June 12 Free Content & Changes Listed

by Alex Co

10:53 am in News

Illfonic has released the Predator Hunting Grounds update 1.10 June 12 patch, and it includes free content, gameplay fixes and lots more. Clocking in at 4.9GB, you can check out the huge list of changes below.

Predator Hunting Grounds uodate 1.10 June 12 patch notes:

Free Update
- Increased max level to 150
- New unlockable Predator – Elder Predator (At Level 150)
- New unlockable cosmetics (Full list at end of Patch Notes)
- Hammerhead now unlockable by leveling up
- Dutch’s Knife now unlockable by leveling up
General
- Smoke Grenades now appear in low and medium video settings
- Fixed an issue where the perk loadout may be incorrect in the lobby
- Fixed an issue where the Predator’s hand would sometimes be in the Fireteams face in the Main Menu
- Fixed an issue where the chopper was missing during the Fireteam escaped outro cinematic on Backwater
Fireteam
- General
  - Added reinforcement mission timer to Fireteam HUD
  - Fixed a bug where Fireteam members would not die from stealth kills if they have the OWLF perk equipped
  - Can no longer open the weapon wheel while exchanging weapons with the weapon crates
  - Fixed an issue where Fireteam members would be unable to interact with the same item twice in a row unless they look away from the item
  - Fixed an issue where Fireteam members continue to have standing collision boxes while they’re downed
  - Fixed an issue that caused the animation to not play properly when spam throwing grenades
- Weapons
  - S-R3D
    - Fixed an issue where Fireteam members would A-pose when the player would equip the S-R3D in certain locations
Predator
- General
  - The Predator will no longer be marked from spotting if they are completely invisible and haven’t been damaged recently
  - Reduced duration that spotting marks predators
  - Predator’s leap slam can now destroy foliage
  - Reduced leap slam damage through walls and roofs
  - The Predator is no longer able to switch weapons during mid leap
  - Fixed a bug that caused the Predator to sometimes get stuck in Predkour mode
  - Fixed an issue where auto aim was being affected by players behind the Predator
  - Fixed a bug where backing out of the customization menu for Predator weapon shaders would bring you to the wrong menu
  - Fixed a bug where the Predator Mask would sometimes be missing the glowing eyes
  - Fixed a bug where The Predator would sometimes not enter second wind if killed by an explosive barrel
- Weapons
  - Smart Disc
    - Fixed a bug where Host Fireteam members are able to see a cloaked Predator after the Predator throws a Smart Disc

New Unlockable Cosmetics:

Lvl 100 Platinum tints for Predator
Lvl 150 Gold tints for Predator
Lvl 10 Unique Fireteam Weapon skins

Predator Gear Tints

Net Gun Obsidian Tint
War Club Obsidian Tint
Hand Held Plasma Caster Obsidian Tint
Smart Disc Obsidian Tint
Elder Blade Obsidian Tint
Yautja Bow Obsidian Tint
Combistick Obsidian Tint

Predator Mask Tints

Default Mask Obsidian Tint
Journeyman Mask Obsidian Tint
Eclipse Mask Obsidian Tint
Prophet Mask Obsidian Tint
Inferno Mask Obsidian Tint
Plague Mask Obsidian Tint
Phoenix Mask Obsidian Tint
Phalanx Mask Obsidian Tint
Nocturne Mask Obsidian Tint
Immortal Mask Obsidian Tint

Predator Armor Tints

Crimson Scout Armor Tint
Crimson Hunter Armor Tint
Crimson Berserker Armor Tint
Sage Scout Armor Tint
Sage Hunter Armor Tint
Sage Berserker Armor Tint

Predator Skin Pattern Tints

Scout Default Skin Pattern Ivy Tint
Hunter Default Skin Pattern Ivy Tint
Berserker Default Skin Pattern Ivy Tint
Scout Raptor Skin Pattern Hydra Tint
Hunter Raptor Skin Pattern Hydra Tint
Berserker Raptor Skin Pattern Hydra Tint

Fireteam Weapon Skins

Stalker – Dutch’s Knife
Butcher – Dutch’s Knife
Rival – Dutch’s Knife
JunkYardDog Skin – Hammerhead
Drip Skin – Hammerhead
Monarch Skin – Hammerhead
Blue Viper Skin – 2XL
Blue Viper Skin – Z-06
Blue Viper Skin – DJL-33
Blue Viper Skin – SAWZ-50
Blue Viper Skin – 1011-12
Blue Viper Skin – PDW-Z
Blue Viper Skin – D34-D
Blue Viper Skin – Grim19
Blue Viper Skin – G-ROW
Blue Viper Skin – RP-103
Blue Viper Skin – KR-55
Blue Viper Skin – AR-W
Blue Viper Skin – 7EN
Blue Viper Skin – CS-12
Blue Viper Skin – GOSL-R
Blue Viper Skin – S-R3D
Blue Viper Skin – XDB-12
Blue Viper Skin – QR-4
Blue Viper Skin – ABR-Z
Green Skin – HammerHead
Tan Skin – HammerHead
Blue Skin – Hammerhead
Brown Skin – Hammerhead
Gray Skin – Hammerhead
Woodland Skin – Hammerhead
Desert Skin – Hammerhead
Green Tiger Skin – Hammerhead
Sandstorm Skin – Hammerhead
Digital Skin Skin – Hammerhead
Green Shatter Skin – Hammerhead
Red Tiger Skin – Hammerhead
Charcoal Skin – Hammerhead
Blue Viper Skin – Hammerhead
Green Hexagon Skin – Hammerhead
Silver Skin – Hammerhead
Golden Skin – Hammerhead
Viridian Skin – Hammerhead
Aurora Skin – Hammerhead

Fireteam Outfit Tints

Fireteam Assault “Digital Camo” Camo Tint
Fireteam Recon “Digital Camo” Camo Tint
Fireteam Support “Digital Camo” Camo Tint
Fireteam Scout “Digital Camo” Camo Tint

Aside from the Predator Hunting Grounds update 1.10 June 12 patch, there’s also a new Predator coming to the game! Read on how you can get the Alpha Predator, right here.

Source: Illfonic forums

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Alpha Predator Is Coming to Predator Hunting Grounds

by James Lara

9:45 am in News

Illfonic has announced that the Alpha Predator, an original NECA figure design, will be making its way into Predator Hunting Grounds!

This news comes from an official Instagram accounts of both NECA and Illfonic.

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In collaboration with 20th Century Studios, and game developer IllFonic, the National Entertainment Collectibles Association (NECA) today announced the Alpha Predator, an original design by the toy company, as a playable class in Predator: Hunting Grounds for the PS4™ system. The initial run of the Alpha Predator action figure in the US will see a limited release, with each box including a downloadable content (DLC) code. Players on the PS4™ system can redeem the code online to unlock the Alpha Predator in-game.

Beginning with 2010’s Predators movie, NECA has rapidly expanded its toy line to include a variety of characters seen in the Predator universe (films, comics, video games, etc.). Ten years later, NECA is celebrating Predator as one of its most successful licenses by fully realizing their own original design that pays homage to the franchise’s early days. Complete with a backstory to fit in with the lore, the Alpha Predator commemorates the 100th action figure release in the toy manufacturer’s Predator line. “We have been working closely with the great team at IllFonic. When the opportunity presented itself to allow for the inclusion of Alpha Predator into the game we jumped at the chance. It’s so gratifying to see our original action figure design come to life as a playable character in the game. The whole NECA studio was elated to see the character model and we cannot wait to play as Alpha this Summer” said Randy Falk, NECA Director of Product Development.

As the post explains, the only way for players to get their hands on the Alpha Predator is by purchasing the NECA figure. No details on whether this skin would be available down the line to other users, though hopefully, that becomes the case as the figure alone costs a hefty $60. Additionally, one of the winners from a recent giveaway hosted by Illfonic was granted an early code for the Alpha Predator, giving us our first look at how the skin looks in-game.

Pretty neat! As mentioned, we aren’t sure if this skin will become available for everyone or if it really is an exclusive for the NECA line, though perhaps we will see later this month or next as the next wave of content (free and paid) from the roadmap will be revealed very soon. We’ll be sure to update you all when that happens, so stay tuned!

Tags: Predator: Hunting Grounds Illfonic Games

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Demon Souls Comparison: Remake vs Original

by James Lara

8:58 am in News

An early direct Demon Souls comparison between the original PlayStation 3 release and the newly announced remake is now out online for those curious how much has changed visually.

Down below you can watch the direct comparison, created by YouTuber ElAnalistaDeBits. The comparison was made using both direct screenshots from the actually PlayStation 3 build of Demon Souls and the original reveal trailer for it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnN9aA6ZxEQ

I have to say, the remake is looking pretty dam good though there are so noticeable character design changes that may not sit well with the fans. Personally, I kind of prefer the grimier look that the original Demon Souls had in some scenes, but watching this comparison video you can clearly see a massive generation leap between the two titles.

About the Demon Souls remake:

From JAPAN Studio and Bluepoint Games comes a remake of the PlayStation classic, Demon’s Souls,” reads the official description.

This remake invites players to experience the original brutal challenge, completely rebuilt from the ground up and masterfully enhanced with a new ‘Fractured Mode’.

In addition to beautiful shadow effects and ray tracing, players can choose between two graphics modes while playing: one focused on fidelity, and one focused on frame rate. Coming to PlayStation 5.”

Demon Souls Remake will be launching exclusively for the PS5. No release window has been given by Sony, Japan Studio or Bluepoint Games.

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The Last of Us 2 Reviews Roundup

by Alex Co

3:22 am in News

While gamers around the world are waiting for The Last of Us 2’s release next week, the reviews are now in! We’ve compiled the most reliable sites we know for our The Last of Us 2 reviews round up complete with scores and links to each review.

Related Reading: The Last of Us 2 Multiplayer Leak Gives Us an Early Look at the Crafting System

The Last of Us 2 reviews roundup:

COGconnected 100/100

Critical Hit – 10 / 10

Game Informer – 10 / 10

Hardcore Gamer – 5 / 5

PlayStation Universe – 10 / 10

Push Square – 10 / 10

VG247 – 5 / 5 stars

Easy Allies – 9.5 / 10

GamesBeat – 95 / 100

Press Start – 9.5 / 10

Wccftech – 9.5 / 10

Gamerheadquarters – 9 / 10

Shacknews – 9 / 10

USgamer – 4.5 / 5 stars

Video Chums – 9 / 10

Destructoid – 8.5 / 10

GameSpot – 8 / 10

Stevivor – 8 / 10

Game Revolution — 3.5 / 5 stars

It seems to be on track to become another Naughty Dog instant classic, no?

Our own review is still being written up, and should be up by tomorrow, so stay tuned! We’ll also be posting guides, and more once we’re allowed to. Don’t forget, people are posting spoilers regarding the game, so I suggest avoiding YouTube and other areas where people spoil stuff for now.

Tags: Naughty Dog The Last of Us Part II

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Gran Turismo 7 Announced for PS5

by James Lara

12:12 am in News

Well, it seems our assumption regarding the trademark filing timing was right! The next chapter in the acclaimed driving simulator series has been announced. Here’s our first look at the PS5 exclusive, Gran Turismo 7.

Down below you’ll find the trailer for Gran Turismo 7, which shows off many of the staple franchise features, and some returning areas such as Trial Mountain. The first half of the video is a trailer, while the second half gives us some actual gameplay footage, and we have to say it looks absolutely spectacular.

Details from Sony:

From classic vehicles and tracks to the reintroduction of the legendary GT Simulation Mode – Gran Turismo 7 brings together the best features from past installments of the series alongside the future. An even more realistic driving experience awaits thanks to haptic feedback, which brings to life what it’s like when the tires hit the road. PS5’s immersive 3D audio allows players to sense the position of other cars and drivers around them. Coming to PlayStation 5.

No release window was given for Gran Turismo 7, though we expect to hear more on the title once the PlayStation 5 has been released later this year. Be sure to keep an eye on out official GT7 Hub page for any updates concerning the title.

Tags: Polyphony Digital Gran Turismo Gran Turismo 7