Insomniac Games and Nixxes Software have released Patch 8 for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 on PC, and this ushers in a new set of technical improvements and bug fixes. PC players will see this as Marvel’s Spider Man 2 update version 1.408.0.0, and this should be a small download.
The funny thing here is, now with the patch installed, Spider-Man (both heroes) can now swing and not be affected by trees as much.
A new PC mod for Marvel's Spider-Man 2 just dropped, and while most mods typically involve new suits, performance fixes, and visual changes, this new one completely changes the way people play.
Fixed a crash that could occur when exiting the game during vehicle chases.
Resolved a bug where AMD users could see rainbow pixelated artefacts when raytracing was enabled.
Fixed a bug that could cause character hair to appear blurry.
Addressed flickering on character hair when using Ray Reconstruction.
Fixed a bug that could cause the Greenwich Mural Photo Op to be invisible when the Level of Detail setting was set to Very High.
The transition between the wet and dry parts of Spider-Men suit no longer appears pixelated.
Fixed a bug that caused the mouse to become unresponsive after canceling the change character pop-up.
Various user interface related bug fixes.
Various stability improvements.
Expect more patches to be released, though those will be focused on tech improvements as well. Don’t expect any story-related DLC or content to be added to the game.
As if NetEase doesn’t have enough of the console playerbase with Marvel Rivals, the company is about to release first-person free-to-play shooter FragPunk later this month.
The 5v5 hero shooter will even feature cross-progression, so PC players can carry over their data to the console of their choice come April 29.
Marvel Rivals Season 2 is almost upon us, and to help get you ready, Marvel Games and NetEase Games have unveiled everything that is coming.
FragPunk Finally Hitting PS5, Xbox Series X|S
To make up for the delayed console launch, NetEase and developer Bad Guitar Studio is offering “substantial rewards” for console players. This includes rewards gained through exclusive time-limited events from the start of Season 1 until April 29. When the console version goes live, players who purchased the Pioneer Bundle on consoles will be eligibile to claim additional gifts after the console launch.
Console Launch Key Features to Expect:
Crossplay and Cross Progression: The console version will feature both crossplay and cross-progression with the PC version, enabling players to enjoy FragPunk together across platforms. More detailed information about these cross-platform features will be shared ahead of launch.
Aim Assist & Optimized Controls: To ensure balance and a smooth gameplay experience, the console version will include enhanced aim assist for controller players. This feature is designed to minimize the disparity between controller and keyboard/mouse input and provides an equally competitive environment for all players.
If you haven’t been keeping tabs about the game, here’s a quick overview of its features.
FragPunk Features:
Shard Cards & Power to Bend the Rules: No two rounds of FragPunk are ever the same thanks to over 70 shard cards to play with! These unique cards can amplify jump height, reverse the roles of attackers and defenders, engulf bullets in flames or turn them into chain lightning, and even resurrect players! And since the card selection changes every round, this creates new and unique combinations, with infinite gameplay possibilities!
Frantic 5v5 Hero Shooter Action: Each round lasts about 2.5 minutes, so get a move on! This frantic match time means players have to aim true and react fast to win the fight. Choose between a varied cast of heroes with diverse abilities, customize weapon combinations, pick the best cards and get ready for a lightning-fast fight!
Endlessly Replayable: With its varied selection of heroes, weapons, shard cards and maps to play in, FragPunk can look forward to discovering several combinations which will result in a fresh new experience for each new round as they develop their personal combat style.
Immersive Maps and Vibrant Visuals: FragPunk features complex and varied map designs mixed with visual effects including collages, graffiti and a blend of realistic and stylized textures. Players can feast their eyes on bold colors, sharp shapes and dynamic lines that provide an amazing visual experience while the bullets fly.
Will console gamers embrace another F2P shooter? We’ll know for sure come later this month.
In a rather surprising and unexpected reveal, Jason Langiven, or as the internet more commonly knows him as, JayzTwoCents, has revealed a new technology-focused brand to bring together Southern Californians, from fans to creators and even businesses, to celebrate all things related to technology.
To kick this new brand off, a two-day fair, dubbed SolCalTech Fair, will be hosted this May for all.
Fans of popular VTuber Hoshimachi Suisei are in for a treat as HYTE continues its collaboration with Hololive to deliver yet another new colorway for their popular HYTE Y70 PC gaming cases.
From Panels to Gaming and Even Some Friendly Competition
In partnership with iBUYPOWER and its sister company HYTE, SoCalTech Fair will be hosted in iBUYPOWER’s headquarters from May 3-4. It will feature a variety of activities, as well as some of the biggest technology-focused content creators who will be attending the event for greet and meet sessions.
“One thing I learned from making tech content over the last twelve years – SoCal’s tech enthusiasts, both young and old, are extremely dedicated in bringing new people to support the community, and to continue building it up year after year,” said Jason Langevin, otherwise known by his YouTube Channel JayzTwoCents. “One of my goals is to give back to this community with the launch of SoCalTech, and to make our first event a success that leads into bigger plans, events, and more.”
A breakdown of what you can expect from the event can be found below.
Dedicated stage for on-site panels, raffles, presentations, and meet & greet sessions for SoCalTech Fair’s headline influencer talent – JayzTwoCents, Austin Evans, and BitWit
Free-Play Sim-Racing Game Stations and PC Stations to play the latest video games
Tech-themed activations, including a “Speed PC Building” competition, a “Tower of Power” motherboard stacking competition, and much more!
Discounted sales from iBUYPOWER and HYTE’s product inventory, and event-exclusive merchandise
Tickets are now live on EvenBrits and will cost you only $20 for a day pass.
For those living or planning to be near the area (13164 East Temple Avenue City of Industry, CA 91746), it might be a perfect time to get some expert advice. Both HYTE and iBUYPOWER will be there, offering a wide array of PC components for sale, and even at a discounted price. The HYTE Y70, one of HYTE’s best PC dual-chamber cases, will likely be on sale there, so for those wanting to see this monster of a case in person, now might be a good opportunity.
As Jason says, this is only the start, and we cannot wait to see how the event grows in the years to come.
Although it has been a year since Persona 3 Reload was released, Atlus isn't quite ready to move from it, as their latest collaboration with PC components and peripherals maker HYTE sees an all-new Persona 3 themed PC gaming case.
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.
Maestro, the VR game where you take on the role of a conductor, conducting music, just got a whole lot more epic as its latest DLC pack sees the arrival of not one but two collaborative tracks.
What happens when you take id Software's DOOM and blend it in with a bit of BioShock, sprinkle some rogue-lite elements, and then pair it all up with four-player co-op? You get Abyssus, a debut title from DoubleMoose that trades fighting against the forces of hell for a more aquatic, deep-sea setting that sees you taking on ancient beasts and even gods.
One Ring to Rule Them All, and Only One True King of the North
The DLC pack, which is dubbed “Doom Bound,” features five new playable tracks, and as you can listen above, two of the new tracks are from Game of Thrones and The Lord of the Rings. The pack is now live via the Horizon Store, and features the following tracks:
Ramin Djawadi – Main Theme (Game of Thrones)
Howard Shore – The Bridge of Khazad-dûm (The Lord of the Rings)
Jacques Offenbach – Orpheus in the Underworld
Franz Liszt – Totentanz (up to minute 4)
Dmitri Shostakovich – Symphony No. 10, 2nd Movement
To help set the mood, the theatre setting featured in the game has been completely transformed to match the darker fantasy experience that the music brings to the game.
Cinematic soundtrack: Powerful, epic music drawn from Game of Thrones and The Lord Of The Rings OSTs
Dark fantasy aesthetic: A brutal world inspired by colossal temples and barbaric sacrifices.
Theatrical performance: A more physical and expressive approach, embodying music as a living force.
For those wondering, Maestro isn’t you’re traditional VR rhythm experience. It takes full advantage of hand tracking, meaning the movement and gestures you perform in-game, are your very own, rather than done through a controller. It’s a unique experience, and though it’s not exactly Beat Saber, the experience feels pretty similar in a lot of ways.
Maestro is now available at the Horizon Store, along with the Doom Bound pack. At the moment, there is no news on whether the title will come to PSVR2.
The team at Digital Foundry has published a preview of the graphics performance seen in games running on the new Nintendo Switch 2, suggesting that the new console offers graphics similar to the PlayStation 4, with some improvements.
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.
Codemasters is shaking things up with the upcoming entry of F1 25, as the racing sim’s My Team mode is getting an overhaul. In the first deep dive featurette, Codemasters gives us a peek at the improvements headed to My Team 2.0.
Codemasters explains the new direction My Team takes, allowing players to step into the shoes of a team owner. This is said to be the biggest overhaul for the mode since F1 2020.
F1 25 My Team 2.0 What’s New
A Redefined Team Owner Role
Unlike previous iterations where players juggled the roles of driver and owner, My Team 2.0 sees players take on a more authentic, management-focused role. In addition to handling the day-to-day running of the critical facilities that make an F1® team tick, team owners will be responsible for recruiting and managing a pair of drivers to represent their team. Then, during race weekends, they will be given the choice as to which driver they would like to race as.
Facility Management
Three key Facilities have been introduced, each with a unique responsibility:
Engineering: Research and Development are now separated for the first time, allowing for more flexibility when manufacturing new parts and choosing how to apply them. Now, players will have to balance cost, development timings, and sometimes one driver over another, which can impact the driver’s perception of your team in future contract negotiations.
Personnel: F1® 25 introduces a dynamic driver contract system. To shape the team’s future lineup, owners can meet multiple drivers face-to-face to discuss terms, though leaked conversations can sabotage deals. Beyond drivers, owners must manage their Workforce. Its size will impact both costs and efficiency: more hires accelerate R&D and facility upgrades, but overexpansion risks breaching the Cost Cap.
Corporate: The Corporate facility centralices financial strategy, requiring players to manage seasonal spending to avoid deficits. A new Decal Editor allows for greater customization options for livery designs and defining a team’s visual identity (more of this on Deep Dive 2), while an updated sponsor system helps players build relationships with title sponsors over time.
Enhanced Team HQ environment
My Team 2.0 introduces an all-new Team HQ, an evolving space that will grow in scale, population, activity, as the owner builds their team’s staff and reputation. Players must strategically decide how to expand their facilities and grow their team, completing upgrades and training courses that allow them to specialise their owner’s skills.
Revised Progression System
Accolades, first introduced in Driver Career, also return and are now integrated into My Team. Earning Accolades and outperforming rival teams boosts a team’s Fan Rating, unlocking valuable perks, new sponsorship opportunities, and the chance to sign more prestigious drivers.
New Possibilities for Driver Career and My Team
F1® 25 also brings significant updates to the Driver Icons system, allowing AI teams to recruit iconic drivers for the first time in both My Team and Driver Career modes. Additionally, players can now add an 11th team to the grid – either Braking Point’s Konnersport or, for those who get the Iconic Edition before July 11, the APXGP team from the new Apple Original Films’ F1 – with its respective Driver Icons, in both game modes.
My Team 2.0 will let players call the shots in an environment where every decision can impact their future and legacy in the sport.
Saber Interactive has released the latest major content drop for SnowRunner as update 1.60, and this is for Season 15! This brings new maps, new vehicles and of course, gameplay improvements.
For a look at the new content, check out the trailer and official patch notes.
SnowRunner Season 15 Update Released via Patch 1.60
– The Harbor: Head to the coast where an oil drilling platform, shipyard, small towns, and even a lighthouse await.
– The Lac Ribière: Venture into a bustling city hosting a fish festival, with construction sites and plenty of local charm.
Two new vehicles
– The Sleiter ST816 “Elephant”: a massive 6-wheeled beast designed to haul the heaviest semi-trailers.
– The Mercer K520: agile and reliable, ideal for exploration and rescue missions.
New missions & activities
This season is packed with content! Build an oil platform, organize a fishing festival, construct a highway, and even set up a climber’s lodge high in the mountains.
Get ready for a real challenge.
Free content for all players
Everyone gets a treat! 10 new vehicle stickers to customize your fleet and make it your own.
New add-ons and trailers
– SLEI-64 Loading Crane
– Maintenance Frame Addon for Mercer
– Mercer Sideboard Bed – Fishing Trailer
– Oil Platform Anchor
– Short Flatbed Semi-Trailer Loaded with Parts
– Flatbed Semi-Trailer Loaded with Parts
Vehicle improvements
Fixed: Issue where short and medium logs couldn’t be auto-loaded on the Aramatsu Forester addon
Fixed: KOLOB 74760’s ventilation grille didn’t reset to default black when repainting from a DLC skin
Fixed: Front 51″ wheels clipped into fenders when suspension was broken on Kenworth C500
Fixed: Mack Pinnacle mudguards didn’t reinstall after removing an addon
Fixed: Black graphical artifact on roof of TUZ 16 “Actaeon” in cockpit camera
Fixed: Trailers couldn’t be installed if ‘Heavy Trailer Hitch’ addon was removed
Developer ponce has teamed up with Square Enix to deliver the free “Emerald Diorama” DLC for Vampire Survivors and it’s out today! This brings new characters, weapons and more. Console gamers will see this as Vampire Survivors update 1.13, and we have the full details on what this new content drop brings to the vampire table.
Those on current-gen platforms such as the PS5, this will show up as Vampire Survivors update version 1.013.107. Alongside the content drop, the studio also shared details on the planned PlayStation cross-save feature.’
In recent years, Sony PlayStation have started bringing their games to other platforms, whether by choice or out of need.
Vampire Survivors Free DLC Update on April 10 Ropes in Emerald Saga Franchise
Free Vampire Survivors expansion ‘Emerald Diorama’ is out now
A DLC based on the Square Enix fantasy RPG franchise SaGa
Featuring 12+ characters, 16+ weapons, and 9 new music tracks
A New World-Weaving Stage
Character parties, because no JRPG is complete without a squad!
Free Vampire Survivors update ‘The Coop’ is out now, plus 2 new adventures
A chicken-themed update called The Coop
New relic that lets you speed up the game!
New stage, character, weapon, darkana
8 new Achievements
2 new Adventures with 6 chapters each:
“To End an Ice Age” for the base game
“Tides of the Foscari” for the Tides of the Foscari DLC
How to Unlock the Vampire Survivors Emerald Diorama Free DLC:
– To unlock the content of Emerald Diorama: find the new merchant in Moongolow and buy the Emerald Disk for 50k gold coins. Proceed with the chain of unlocks that starts in the new stage, Emerald Diorama.
– Banish/seal 80 items to unlock the final Seal power-up
– Complete once the adventure To End An Ice Age to unlock the new skin for She-Moon
– Collect a lifetime total of 500 Floor Chickens to unlock The Coop
– Find a Parm Aegis and the new relic on the right end of The Coop
– Don’t kill enemies at the start of The Coop, for one minute, to unlock the Gaze of Gaea
– Evolve the Gaze of Gaea with Parm Aegis to unlock Gazebo
– Pickup A LOT of food items with Gazebo, until there are no more bonuses appearing, to unlock Darkana III
Cross -Save and an Update on PlayStation’s Situation
Now available on PC, Xbox, Android, and iOS, please check out the Accounts & Cross-Platform Saves page for info and instructions!
Unfortunately, PS4 and PS5 cross-save is not part of today’s update. Here’s an explanation by the devs:
Last month, we told everyone that Cross-Save would be available on PlayStation 4/5, PC, Xbox, Android and iOS alongside our next free VS update in April. But at last minute, we’ve run into a legal issue on PlayStation we weren’t aware of that requires us to share info on our partners that we’re unable to
The chances of Cross-Save coming to PlayStation consoles are now very slim, but not impossible, so we’re going to keep working alongside PlayStation to resolve these problems. We’re so sorry to build up any anticipation for this feature on PlayStation only to change plans at the last minute
Cross-Save will still be available on PC, Xbox, Android and iOS in the next few weeks, with Nintendo Switch following at a later date (plus Apple Arcade if we can do so without breaching any privacy commitments)
PS: for anyone wanting Cross-Save just to unlock trophies, it’s worth noting that PS Trophies are automatically disabled on a platform level for all games when using a save file from another platform, or at least that’s the policy we’ve been given to agree to if we ever manage to bring the feature on PS in the first place.
Are you done with Diablo 4's Vessel of Hatred? If so, you'll be glad to know Blizzard has a lot of content planned for the game, and there's more story expansions on the way.
Bug Fixes in Today’s Patch
Bug fixes and improvements
– Improved visiblity of merchant and pickup icons
– Fixed characters with no cart/bike breaking racing stages
– Fixed Sealed/Unsealed status not saving after leaving Collection Screen
– Fixed not being able to scroll fully in options with a controller
– Fixed getting Candyboxes in chests even when they have been Sealed
– Fixed Flames Of Misspell and Ashes of Muspell not working with Heart Of Fire
– Fixed spellsomething/spellwhatever/spellwhichever not unlocking their weapons
– Fixed options in Adventures resetting after returning to base game or exiting a stage
– Fixed Crystal Cries causing savefile size bloat
– Fixed Heart of Fire gives Tri-Bracelet a Twilight Requiem effect without Twilight Requiem
– Fixed Hide Pickups not changing to Show Pickups in Adventure Mode
– Fixed La Borra/Santa Water not always spawning damaging zones
– Fixed page selection buttons not working with mouse on recap page
– Fixed Quick Start only showing the first 5 stages
– Fixed Fixed weapon evolution achievements
– Fixed various issues relating to skin unlocks on new characters
– Fix for certain achievements triggering even if the required character check failed
– Various general localisation and text updates/fixes
– Improved resume and quit button navigation
– Fixed rare issue where guarded pickups could re-spawn guards
– Updated credits
– Fixed Xbox failing to enter stage on first boot with no save
– Fixed Adventures splash screens aspect ratio on Nintendo Switch
Ode to Castlevania
– Fixed typo in unlock code for Charlotte & Jonathan
– Fixed Chaos in portrait mode (mobile)
– Fixed being unable to purchase weapon from merchant if it is used by a Familiar
– Fixed Intermittent flashing light on OTC stage when Flashing VFX are disabled
– Fixed Dario unlock not working with weapon selectors
– Fixed game breaking when using the Iron Ball weapon with negative projectile speed
– Fixed Ebony and Crimson Stones not being able to be Sealed
– Fixed Nduja Fritta Tanto breaks Dmitri’s cloning skill
– Fixed Master Librarian spawning outside of the map in Hectic Highway
– Fixed Twilight Requiem not working with Jet Black Whip
– Fixed Dragon Water Whip and its evolution not being affected by Jail of Crystal arcana
– Fixed Limit Break level ups not accurately displaying current weapon level when both base and evolved Fulger are equipped
– Fixed Dominus Anger description
– Fixed Master Librarian spawning when Trouser wasn’t spawning
– Fixed duo characters can get duplicate passive weapons From Arma Dio
The team at Digital Foundry has published a preview of the graphics performance seen in games running on the new Nintendo Switch 2, suggesting that the new console offers graphics similar to the PlayStation 4, with some improvements.
DOOM + DOOM 2 update 2.000 is available for download on consoles now, and this is the latest major update for the game. Oddly enough, for those on PS5, you might have been prompted to download version 1.005 earlier, and then a new file was released not even an hour after that brought the game to version 2.000.
Those on last-gen, the patch version is 1.05, which makes this all the more confusing. No word if another download will be released on PS4, Xbox One to bring it up to the same version as the current-gen consoles.
In terms of what’s in the patch, it’s a good one, as SIGIL 2 is released alongside a host of improvements.
It has been over four years now since we’ve seen a new mainline DOOM game, but the day is almost upon us, with DOOM: The Dark Ages due for release this coming May.
SIGIL II is now officially included as part of the DOOM + DOOM II package. It is available from the game select menu at startup. Note: Save games from the Mods version are not compatible with the officially included version. However, the existing Mods version will remain online to users subscribed to it.
Improvements
When viewing a match running a mod, you will now be directed to the Mods page if you do not have the mod
Fixes
Fixed a crash that could occur when using the automap
Fixed sound issues with ceiling sounds on DOOM II MAP04 and TNT MAP04
Fixed a crash when playing BTSX Episode 2 in multiplayer
Fixed a crash that may occur when downloading or deleting many mods during the same launch
Custom menu logos appear at the top of the menu again when playing a mod
Mod Compatibility Fixes
Fixed a crash that occurred when a WAD contains a zero length sound
Fixed fast doors making double sounds for mods running in Boom or MBF modes
Additional Mod Fixes
PlayStation 4
Increased amount of space for downloaded mods to 5GB
PlayStation 5
Increased amount of space for downloaded mods to 20GB
The next DOOM game set for release is DOOM: The Dark Ages, set to hit consoles and PC on May 15. There are different editions that will be available at launch.
What happens when you take id Software's DOOM and blend it in with a bit of BioShock, sprinkle some rogue-lite elements, and then pair it all up with four-player co-op? You get Abyssus, a debut title from DoubleMoose that trades fighting against the forces of hell for a more aquatic, deep-sea setting that sees you taking on ancient beasts and even gods.
Bethesda has released Patch 3 for DOOM + DOOM 2 on consoles and PCs, and this is more than a bugfix patch. Players will see this as DOOM + DOOM 2 update 1.05, and slots in improvements across the board.
The big new addition here is SIGIL II, which is its own game that comes free once you’ve downloaded the patch.
It has been over four years now since we’ve seen a new mainline DOOM game, but the day is almost upon us, with DOOM: The Dark Ages due for release this coming May.
DOOM + DOOM 2 Update 1.05 Brings Significant Improvements and More Mods Space
SIGIL II is now officially included as part of the DOOM + DOOM II package. It is available from the game select menu at startup. Note: Save games from the Mods version are not compatible with the officially included version. However, the existing Mods version will remain online to users subscribed to it.
Improvements
When viewing a match running a mod, you will now be directed to the Mods page if you do not have the mod
Fixes
Fixed a crash that could occur when using the automap
Fixed sound issues with ceiling sounds on DOOM II MAP04 and TNT MAP04
Fixed a crash when playing BTSX Episode 2 in multiplayer
Fixed a crash that may occur when downloading or deleting many mods during the same launch
Custom menu logos appear at the top of the menu again when playing a mod
Mod Compatibility Fixes
Fixed a crash that occurred when a WAD contains a zero length sound
Fixed fast doors making double sounds for mods running in Boom or MBF modes
Additional Mod Fixes
PlayStation 4
Increased amount of space for downloaded mods to 5GB
PlayStation 5
Increased amount of space for downloaded mods to 20GB
The next DOOM game set for release is DOOM: The Dark Ages, set to hit consoles and PC on May 15. There are different editions that will be available at launch.
What happens when you take id Software's DOOM and blend it in with a bit of BioShock, sprinkle some rogue-lite elements, and then pair it all up with four-player co-op? You get Abyssus, a debut title from DoubleMoose that trades fighting against the forces of hell for a more aquatic, deep-sea setting that sees you taking on ancient beasts and even gods.
What happens when you take id Software’s DOOM and blend it in with a bit of BioShock, sprinkle some rogue-lite elements, and then pair it all up with four-player co-op? You get Abyssus, a debut title from DoubleMoose that trades fighting against the forces of hell for a more aquatic, deep-sea setting that sees you taking on ancient beasts and even gods.
If that sounds right up your alley, then the good news is that there’s now a playable PC demo (via Steam) for you to try out yourself. MP1sat was fortunate enough to be given early access to the demo a little over a week ago, and the short of it is, yeah, this game freaking rocks!
Rogue-lite Doom
Looking at the trailer, there’s no denying the DOOM-inspiration, as it oozes in it with its fast-paced, classic arena-like combat against hordes of enemies. It’s a fair comparison, and in reality, it’s very Doom-like in many aspects. That’s not a bad thing, especially if you’re a fan of the Doom franchise. But Abyssus shakes things up because, despite having over 60 hand-crafted levels, the game is a rogue-lite experience where players must reach the end of procedurally sequenced stages, taking on waves of enemies and even boss fights in between it all.
These stages are set up similarly to modern DOOM, with plenty of horizontal and verticality in the combat. You’ll find yourself moving around in the environment a lot as you attempt to dodge the volley of bullets and energy blasts that enemies fire. In general, the movement feels great, very reminiscent of old ’90s arena shooters, though with a much more modernized feel to it. The gunplay is fantastic, with each weapon having alternative firing modes and customizable mods.
In the demo, we got access to three guns: The Energy Rifle, the Shotgun, and the Brine Revolver. You can only take one of these guns with you for a run, which might seem like an odd decision, but considering this can be played with three other friends for four players, it builds an interesting “class”-like setup players can fill. But I did want to talk about the guns themselves, as this is often something many tend to get wrong, in a sense that they don’t know how to have fun with their designs, despite the fantasy, or “brinepunk” setting going on. That’s not the case here, as DoubleMoose has made each available weapon feel rather unique to the game’s world. You recognize them for what they are, such as the revolver looking like a revolver. But that revolver has other stuff going on when you look at it, such as its chambers being on fire and other cool little details. Every gun has some unique design matching the brinepunk setting (it’s brine, a saltwater solution, but the general theme is aquatic, docks, wet, cold, submarine suit- almost Bioshock-like) that just looks pleasing to the eye in a way that makes you go, oh yeah, this is going to be fun to use, and they are. As I mentioned, the gunplay feels fantastic.
Now, the general loop of the game follows that of practically any other rogue-lites out there. Start a run, make your way through hordes of enemies, and defeat bosses. Completing each stage will even reward you with a selectable boon with different benefits to make you even more powerful.
As a solo experience, the game can be pretty challenging, with the quantity and difficulty of enemies increasing the deeper you go into the world. Luckily, you can play this entirely in co-op with four players. This is probably Abyssus’ standout feature, making what already feels like an excellent experience even better. It’s like playing with an army of Doomslayers by your side, and as you’d expect, the chaos is utterly fun.
So far, Abyssus has left a pretty good impression on me. I know we have rogue-lite games coming left and right, and it’s becoming increasingly hard to keep up with them as of late, but I will say that Abyssus is definitely one worth checking out. Even if you aren’t a fan of the rogue-lite genre, the fact that there’s co-op, with up to four people total, already sets the game apart from most experiences. At the end of the day, it knows what it wants to be and does a fantastic job of it, and from a player perspective, it’s just sheer fun.
Abyssus has no release date yet, but it due for release on PC later this year.
It has been over four years now since we’ve seen a new mainline DOOM game, but the day is almost upon us, with DOOM: The Dark Ages due for release this coming May.
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.
MachineGames has a new major update for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle this April 10 that adds new features quality-of-life improvements and of course, bug fixes.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle’s Update 4 patch notes are a pretty long read, so get started now, adventurer.
Last month, Lucasfilm Games announced that we would be getting our first look at a new Star Wars turn-based tactics game at the upcoming Star Wars Celebration set to be held in Japan later this month.
India Jones and the Great Cricle Update 4 Lists Several Improvements and Bug Fixes
You can learn a lot from reading, and in Update 4 we’ve added two new Adventure Books that give Indy some whip-tastic options in combat!
With the “Open Season” Adventure Book, hitting an opponent with the whip temporarily causes them to take more damage from subsequent attacks
“Sleight of Hand” lets Indy pull an enemy’s weapon towards him after disarming them with the whip
Quality of Life Features
Based on community feedback, we’ve added tons of new options and features in this update:
You can choose to disable the center dot on the HUD (if you’re prone to motion sickness, we recommend leaving the dot enabled)
We’ve added an “Always Allow Skipping Cutscenes” option, letting you skip cutscenes even if you haven’t watched them
Players can disable the “Stealth Vignette” around the edge of the HUD while Indy is crouched in stealth
You can cycle between local maps and level maps when viewing the journal in “lowered” mode
Players will now see slightly more of the map while the journal is in “lowered” mode
Some of you have told us that you don’t have much use for Repair Kits. Well, now you can throw them at your enemies!
We have added a timer to the combat HUD around Indy’s health that lets you know how long it will take for alerted enemies to call off a search
The PC version now supports the PlayStation DualSense Wireless Controller for advanced haptic feedback and adaptive triggers
If you are using PlayStation or Steamdeck controllers in the PC version, they will now show up in the controller configuration menu
You can now bind a key to toggle High Contrast Mode on PC
Several new tutorials have been added:
Tutorials are now given explaining how to unlock/activate Adventure Books after you’ve collected them
Tutorials are now given about how to buy Health or Stamina upgrades after collecting multiple medicine bottles
We’ve added a tutorial on how to blow away scorpions at the end of the Gizeh level
The menu to purchase or unlock Adventure Books and map information booklets has been improved to give clearer information about unlock costs and to better subdivide the categories
We’ve recorded new one-liners for Indy during fights, for extra variety
We’ve improved Ray-traced Global Illumination on all platforms at no performance cost; contact shadows have been improved, helping objects appear more “grounded” in the scene
The team at Digital Foundry has published a preview of the graphics performance seen in games running on the new Nintendo Switch 2, suggesting that the new console offers graphics similar to the PlayStation 4, with some improvements.
Bug Fixes
General
Made Indy’s transition from ledge hanging into whip attach and swing look smoother
Fixed an issue where some medicine bottles could not be picked up in various locations in the game in specific circumstances
Dogs move their legs more naturally when turning while walking
It’s now much easier to throw defeated soldiers over ledges when carrying them
Fixed issue where Gina would use here her standing conversation ‘gesture’ animations while she’s crouching
Prevented merchant items from disappearing if you trigger a cutscene with them immediately after holding one of their books
Fixed an issue where you could get stuck in third-person camera if using a zipline while inspecting an item
Fixed an issue where you could loot multiple items from downed opponents by spamming the interact button
“Parry” tutorial stays on screen longer, giving you more chance to read it
Whipping the air near an enemy soldier is now always considered an offensive action even if you are in a soldier disguise
Missions and Quests
Marshall College
Interaction marker for the Cat Mummy photograph is now shown from farther away
Pendant Marker is now visible when you are in the exhibition hall
Markers are now shown on the cabinets when you pick up the exhibits in the Cat Mummy puzzle
The Vatican
Fixed an issue where the marker for Giuseppe could not be shown if he left Section F (for example if he came to investigate gunfire sounds). The marker on Giuseppe will always be shown now (if you have ‘Objective Location Markers’ set to ‘On’ in the ‘Adventure Experience’ section of the ‘HUD and Gameplay’ menu). Also prevented the “Search Giuseppe” marker from disappearing if you leave Section F before searching him
Fixed an issue where you could not open the “Bulls of Blood” secret door when revisiting the Castel Sant Angelo. Also prevented the “search area” for this mystery from appearing on your map if you the mystery was started on your first visit to the area but not completed
Fix for priests appearing behind the sealed ‘demon door’ in the Tower of Nicholas V in the Vatican
Fix to prevent speedrunning players running under the gate before it closes in the Silver Path Trial in the Vatican, and finding themselves stuck
Fixed an issue where player may get stuck in a death loop in the flames of the Silver Path Trial in the Vatican
Fixed issue where Gina would not exit the Silver Path Trial rooms if you lingered on the whip-swing beams
Solved an issue where Indy’s animations broke if you tried to inspect a photo with the magnifying glass in the Vatican at the same time as equipping another item.
Fix to prevent player falling out of world when vaulting through a fireplace in Castel Sant Angelo
Objective marker for rescuing Sidney from the barracks no longer shows permanently if player hasn’t actually enabled the ‘Objective Location Markers’ feature in the Adventure Experience menu
Gizeh
Fixed issue where it was not possible to track the Remedy for All activity in Gizeh if the guidebook was collected before speaking to Dr. Kafour
Fixed issue where Gina would only escort you across the first scorpion-filled room in Sanctury of the Guardians if you picked up a specific one of the three staffs
Fix for “Parked Car” photo opportunity marker in Gizeh Village appearing before the car is actually present
Fixed an issue where player may be able to survive falling into pits in the temples near the Nazi Dig Site in Gizeh, getting stuck
“Gantz’s Orders” and “Gantz’s Journal” note marker is changed to be a Search Area instead of a point marker
Added some extra grabbable ledges around the pit where you collect the Selek Stele, to allow for more graceful swing failures!
Shanghai
Fixed issue where you might see enemy planes frozen in the sky
Sukhothai
Updated how objective markers are displayed in the “Royal Army Transmissions”. Markers appear by the radio closest to Gina when you have frequencies to return to her, and the marker appears on Gina when you have returned all of the frequencies
Fixed issue where it was not possible to complete the Royal Army Transmissions mission despite having turned in all radio frequencies
Fixed an issue where player could not swim to escape from the flooding temple in Sukhothai
“Fried Egg” note can now be obtained even if player does not start the “Trapped in the Past” mission by talking to Sunan before travelling to the cave. Players who did not speak to Sunan will receive the note when exiting the dream sequence. Players who have already completed this mission should also receive the note
Fixed an issue where Gina would be repeating her startled and worried voice lines from the ambush when you revisit Sukhothai. Update 3 prevented new players from experiencing this issue, and in Update 4 we’ve been able to fix this for players who are already encountering this bug
Fixed issue where Gina may be missing when exiting the flooding temple in Sukhothai
Fixed issue where Gina might stay at Wat Mahathat when you return to Sukhothai in a revisit, making it seem like she has “disappeared.” Gina now returns to the Village correctly
Fixed an issue where the game may crash after being eaten by the Giant Snake while swimming underwater
Fixed an issue whereby changing your outfit outside of the Sukhothai village might have prevented you from performing certain actions, such as punching
The Mystery Guide bought from Tongdang now shows the marker on the May Yek mystery.
Removed the duplicated marker for “Fascist’s Journal” in Sukhothai shown in the Sukhothai Notes guidebook after you have collected it
Fixed an issue where the Serpent’s Chest mystery would not start when opening the chest in a specific scenario
Fixed another issue where the keys for Serpent’s Chest mystery would not spawn in very specific circumstances
Fixed an issue where you could re-use the same key multiple times to open the Serpent’s Chest
Fixed an issue where the Demon’s Tomb quest could get stuck if using dynamite to prematurely open the weak wall in the sarcophagus room
Made it easier to hit certain giant mushrooms with the Khmer spears after the snake fight in the Nephilim Archive
Fixed an issue where player couldn’t whip-climb up a wall in Sukthothai when escaping the flooding temple if you were using saved games made in the initial launch of the game
Fixed an issue where you could get permanently stuck in the spiked-walls trap room in the Demon’s Tomb if you tried to run straight through the spikes
Fix for “Exploded Opening” photo opportunity marker appearing before you can take the photo
An autosave now occurs after you complete “The Kid Who Vanished” mission
Fix to prevent players from being able to start The Demon’s Tomb mission before you have purchased the rebreather in certain circumstances
Map marker is now shown correctly for “Painted Message” photo opportunity in Path of Tigers
Sukhothai Mysteries guide now points to correct location for A Game of Wits mystery
Map markers are incorrectly shown for “A Game of Wits” mystery when the player is actually tracking Field Notes
Fixed issue where you would die instantly if picking up Indy’s fedora from the wrong side of the podium in “Trapped in the Past”
Iraq
Updated the Iraq level so the gates to the camp should now be open when you revisit the level, making for easier backtracking
Gina will no longer walk in front of Indy while you are solving the final Nephilim puzzle in Iraq
Fixed issue that could stop the Lower Elevator button from working
Iraq’s chapter summary now increments correctly with progression
“Grab Gina’s Hand” marker is now more visible in the final stages of the last fight with Voss
Fixed issue where player could fall down the elevator shaft in Iraq without dying, getting permanently stuck
Removed camera jerkiness when the player gets control at start of the fight with Voss in Iraq
Player will now respawn at their last saved checkpoint when revisiting Iraq, rather than always appearing in front of the Nephilim Vault
When Helldivers 2 launched, it reached heights never-before-seen by a PlayStation game on PC.
UI
When inspecting notes, the icon shown on the description text is now of the correct category
Fixed issue where mission objectives would still appear on screen even when there in is no main mission available
Fixed issue where combat state stayed active on the HUD when entering or exiting the Sukhothai boat while in combat
Prevented overlap of some “interact” and “waypoint” markers in various locations through the game
Solved issue where books tracked in “A World of Knowledge” do not have their objective markers cleared if you bought the book in another game level
The Gizeh dig site local map is now better aligned
Fixed an issue where player could get into a broken animation state when inspecting Adventure Books while quickly switching between different books
Colors used in “High Contrast Mode” now more closely match the colors shown in the menus
Fixed several letters and notes not giving an Adventure Points notification on the HUD
Fixed several photo opportunities giving zero Adventure Points as reward
Fixed several photo opportunities having no star rating
Fixed several controls so they can be set as toggleable when bound to LT; Aim Firearm, Aim Photo, Camera, Raise Lighter and Whip Free Climb
New objectives now appear more quickly when they change in the HUD
Onscreen objective text for several Discoveries now updates in real-time correctly
Audio
Made the voice lines from Captains to be more audible from distance when they are spotting Indy in disguise, to give you a better idea that they’re suspicious of you. Also increased their subtitle range
Added audio for when you are whip-punching, or kicking, a blocking enemy
Fix for subtitles not appearing in parts of the “Path of Tigers” mystery
Gina will remind Indy to pull her up into the ship when first entering the Kummetz in Nepal
Added engine sounds for the enemy boats, and fighting sounds for Locus, in the boat chase in Sukhothai
Fixed issue that could result in Locus’ whistling be silent near the beginning of Iraq
Made sure all of Gina’s lines play when racing to reach her at the end of the Sukhothai level
Made sure all of Annika’s lines play in the Demon’s tomb if you interrupt her by talking to her
Fixed some missing lines of VO from Indy at the start of The Kid Who Vanished quest in Sukhothai
Added sound for Gina opening the door in the Borgia Tower in the Vatican
Improved reverb on the rifle shots in echoing environments
Added sounds to when Indy moves the banana crates in Gizeh
Effort sounds added when Indy and Gia rotate the fountain of confession in Vatican
Fix for several sounds that were looping incorrectly
Cinematic Music Volume option now controls the volume of the music in cutscenes in the Peru level correctly
Solved missing waterfall sounds in Sukhothai
Fixed several instances of Indy or Gina repeating their lines if the player repeats the same action
Graphics
Reduced the shimmering on the horizon of Lake Hammar in the cinematic reveal
PC-specific Fixes
Additional fixes for being able to use Xbox cloud saves on the Steam release. You can now enable these correctly even if you have never played the game on an Xbox console or the Xbox App PC release
Localization
Several text corrections; and updates to menu text and subtitles across all languages
Various fixes to voiceover localization, including sync issues
Aligned HUD notifications for Arabic localization after picking up items
Fix for rare crashes when scrolling through the game manual tabs in Arabic
Fixed issue where, on occasion, multiple items would be highlighted in the option menus in Arabic
Fixed some issues where Indy would repeat his lines every time he interacted with certain props
River Duuro is now correctly named in the travel montage when flying to Rome
Don’t forget, the action game will be available on PS5 starting next week, and it even adds new content.
It’s that time again, as Rockstar Games has pushed ou the GTA Online new update for April 10, and this will bring the latest round of activities, rewards and discounts for the week.
Read on for the summary and the complete list of discounts for the week.
In recent years, Sony PlayStation have started bringing their games to other platforms, whether by choice or out of need.
GTA Online New Weekly Update for April 10
Here’s an overview of everything new this week:
Double GTA$ and RP on all Classic Heists, Pizza Delivery, and Hasta La Vista
Triple GTA$ and RP on the Community Series featuring a new lineup of player-created jobs on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC Enhanced
GTA$100,000 Bonus for completing any two Heist Finales this week
30% off High-End Apartment Properties
This Week at Simeon’s Premium Deluxe Showroom: The Declasse Tulip, Western Rat Bike Lampadati Michelli GT, and Coil Raiden
On Display at the Luxury Autos Showroom: The Vapid Clique Wagon and Canis Terminus
Lucky Wheel Top Prize: The Karin Previon
LS Car Meet Test Rides: The Vapid Peyote Gasser, Progen GP1, and Western Wolfsbane
LS Car Meet Prize Ride: Place Top 5 in the LS Car Meet Series for two consecutive days to win the Übermacht Cypher
HSW Premium Test Ride: Bravado Buffalo EVX
Gun Van Discounts: Free El Strickler Military Rifle for GTA+ Members, 40% off the Heavy Rifle (GTA+ Members), and 50% off the Military Rifle
Vehicle Discounts: 30% off the Karin Kuruma (Armored), RUNE Zhaba, HVY Insurgent Pick-Up, Vapid Winky, Dewbauchee Vagner, Mammoth Squaddie, Dinka Kanjo SJ, Pfister Neon, Dinka RT3000, Bravado Greenwood, Karin Boor, Vysser Neo, and Bravado Half-track
GTA+ Members: A free Bollokan Envisage (Sports) with an exclusive Full Futurism livery, a free LD Organics 420 Hockey Jersey and matching Cap, and much more
Get 30% off High-End Apartments and More
Nothing says success like a luxury apartment so high up, no one can hear you brag about it. Snag a High-End Apartment Property on the Dynasty 8 website at 30% off through April 16 — not just a status symbol, but a gateway to bigger opportunities.
Additional Discounts
Karin Kuruma (Armored) (Sports) – 30% off
RUNE Zhaba (Off-Road) – 30% off
HVY Insurgent Pick-Up (Off-Road) – 30% off
Vapid Winky (Off-Road) – 30% off
Dewbauchee Vagner (Super) – 30% off
Mammoth Squaddie (SUV) – 30% off
Dinka Kanjo SJ (Coupe) – 30% off
Pfister Neon (Sports) – 30% off
Dinka RT3000 (Sports) – 30% off
Bravado Greenwood (Muscle) – 30% off
Karin Boor (Off-Road) – 30% off
Vysser Neo (Sports) – 30% off
Bravado Half-track (Military) – 30% off
Gun Van Inventory and Discounts
El Strickler Military Rifle (Free for GTA+ Members) | Heavy Rifle (40% off for GTA+ Members) | Military Rifle (50% off) | Stun Gun | Heavy Sniper | Marksman Pistol | Knife | Molotovs | Grenades | Tear Gas
Premium Deluxe Motorsport Showroom
Declasse Tulip (Muscle) | Coil Voltic (Super) | Western Rat Bike (Motorcycle)| Lampadati Michelli GT (Sports Classic) | Coil Raiden (Sports)
Premium Test Ride (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC [Enhanced]): Bravado Buffalo EVX (Muscle)
Prize Ride: Place Top 5 in the LS Car Meet Series for two consecutive days to win the Übermacht Cypher (Sports) with the limited-time Fleeca Circuit livery.
On the Test Track: Vapid Peyote Gasser (Muscle), Progen GP1 (Super), and the Western Wolfsbane (Motorcycle)
The Lucky Wheel: Karin Previon (Coupe)
GTA+ for This Week
GTA+ Members can now claim a free Bollokan Envisage (Sports) at The Vinewood Car Club with an exclusive Full Futurism livery. Members also get the free LD Organics 420 Hockey Jersey and matching Cap to celebrate the high holiday.
GTA+ Members can also still claim the Classics Collection through May 28, and always have access to the selection of classic Rockstar Games titles in the GTA+ Games Library.
Tune in next week for the latest GTA Online update.
If you missed the animated wallpapers on the PS4, Sony seems to be bringing it back, though without much fanfare, as some PS5 owners are stating they are now seeing animated backgrounds on their console's Welcome tab.
Rebellion has released Atomfall update 1.005 (complete version 1.005.00), which is a minor patch that addresses the audio issue some players have been experiencing.
Thise still playing on last-gen platforms, the patch is also available there as Atomfall update version 1.05, and it also fixes the same issue. This is a pretty small download and doesn’t hold any new content.
Following the launch of the PlayStation Store Spring Sale last month that saw a ton of great games get discounted, Sony has now updated the list with more games! By our count, there are over 2,000 items added to the entire list, with some great offerings (and some not so great).
Atomfall Audio Bug Patched via Update 1.005
Per Rebellion, here’s what got fixed today:
Fixes
Resolved issues with audio dropping out
While that’s the only issue tackled by the studio, there are a lot of known issues being worked on, which we’ve included below.
Atomfall Known Issues and Bugs as of April 10:
General
Subtitles disappear too quickly for some languages
The map sometimes gets stuck on one region
Using Molotov cocktails occasionally causes a crash
Location Specific Issues
Wyndham Village – Players struggling to leave The Bakery
Interchange – Robotics – Door is inaccessible after exiting and returning
Quest Specific Issues
Interchange – Dr Holder – Some players unable to leave Medical Tunnels due to lack of health and health items
No release date has been given for the next update, but expect it out within the month or by May.
If you’ve yet to try Atomfall, go read our review where we state, “For a studio that has been mostly known for the Sniper Elite franchise for the last decade, Atomfall is a drastic departure from anything Rebellion Games has done. It’s unfamiliar territory for the studio, and yet they manage to show that sometimes taking risks can lead to something truly exceptional”
Giants Software has a new major patch download for Farming Simulator 25 that’s out now on console and PC. Console players will see this as Farming Simulator 25 update 1.110 (complete version 1.110.000), and is tagged as patch 1.7 by the developers.
This is a major patch for the farming game, as it not only introduces new items, but a host of gameplay improvements too.
The team at Digital Foundry has published a preview of the graphics performance seen in games running on the new Nintendo Switch 2, suggesting that the new console offers graphics similar to the PlayStation 4, with some improvements.
Crytek has dropped patch 2.3.0.1 on consoles, which players will see as Hunt Showdown update 1.000.024. This implements a short list of bug fixes to the PS5, Xbox Series X|S version of the multiplayer game.
Following the launch of the PlayStation Store Spring Sale last month that saw a ton of great games get discounted, Sony has now updated the list with more games! By our count, there are over 2,000 items added to the entire list, with some great offerings (and some not so great).
Increased Loading Times and More Issues Resolved in Hunt Showdown Update 1.000.024
Fixed an issue that was causing increased UI loading times
Fixed an issue that was preventing Xbox`s “recently played with” list from populating
Fixed an issue where the “Supply Tour” achievement does not unlock for some players in Lawson Delta
Fixed an issue where Skull Taker’s straw ornaments were glitching or jittering in lobby or during gameplay
Fixed an issue where stopping the bleeding and burning did not immediately work
Fixed an issue where certain pistols equip speeds were inconsistent with others in the arsenal. The following weapons should now be consistent with other pistols:
Scottfield Family
New Army Family
Sparks Pistol Family
LeMat Pistol
Haymaker
Fixed an issue where the map could no longer be zoomed in using a controller
Fixed an issue where the background and Hunter disappear from the “My Active Roster” screen if the player switches tabs multiple times
Fixed validation issues with large-spread shotguns, as well as the Derringer Pennyshot.
That’s about it. Once another patch is out, we’ll let our readers know.
There’s a new patch download for No Man’s Sky today, April 10, and this is another minor update that fixes a few issues related to the game. Players will see this as No Man’s Sky update 5.064, and should see this minor patch as a small download.
Those on PS4, Xbox One, this download should appear as No Man’s Sky patch version 5.64, and it brings the same fixes.
Bug Fixes From the No Man’s Sky Patch Released on April 7:
Bug Fixes
Fixed an issue which occurred during multiplayer when interacting with a wandering NPC.
Fixed an issue which could result in very long load times when loading onto a planet.
Fixed a crash that could occur when using the mining laser while in an exocraft.
Fixed an issue that prevented the planetary class (e.g. “planet” or “moon”) from displaying in the scanned planet details for a marked planet in the Discoveries page.
Fixed an issue in Abandoned Mode that prevented some products and technologies, including the Atlantid Drive, from appearing in the constructable Research Stations.
Fixed a rare blocker in In Stellar Multitudes, which caused players to learn the incorrect Reality Anchor recipe for their first purple star system.
Fixed an issue that could cause the notifications for “An Arm for a Leg” in the Relics expedition to flicker in an empty star system.
Fixed a lodding issue with relic skulls.
Fixed an issue that caused the pick-up icon to fail to display when looking at individual placed fossils.
Fixed an issue that caused relic decorations to be lost when deleting a wall that had a relic attached to it.
Fixed an issue that could cause a marker to appear above the hologram on the ship communicator.
Fixed a minor text issue in the Mission Log during the fossil construction milestones in the Relics expedition.
Prevent duplication of single fossil decorations without the requisite fossil being in the player’s inventory.
Moving and duplicating fossil decoration no longer have a chance of losing the fossil model.
Fixed an issue which caused wonders and the catalogue to appear empty.
Fixed an issue that could allow items other than bones to be traded with the Fossil Collector.
Fixed an issue that could cause players to be spawned in an invalid location when joining a multiplayer game in an inaccessible RGBP system.
Fixed an issue which caused placeholder text to appear in the catalogue.
Fixed an issue that caused UI elements attached to fossil plinths to be hard to read in VR.
Improved texture streaming on PS4.
Improved stability of fossil exhibits when viewed by a remote player.
Fix for rare crash when generating a settlement after a warp.
Fixed a number of other crashes.
Expect more patches by Hello Games to be released in the coming weeks and months leading to the next major content drop.
IO Interactive has released Hitman 3 update 1.028.000 today to fix some bugs for the recently released PSVR 2 patch that came out a few weeks ago. This patch fixes saves/loads, aiming, and loads more.
For those playing on last-gen, this is Hitman 3 update 1.28. Check out the list of fixes below.
Following the launch of the PlayStation Store Spring Sale last month that saw a ton of great games get discounted, Sony has now updated the list with more games! By our count, there are over 2,000 items added to the entire list, with some great offerings (and some not so great).
Hitman 3 Update 1.028 Fixes the PSVR 2 Patch
The full patch notes have not been released just yet, but IO Interactive posted some details over on Twitter/X.
– Fixed crashes related to save/load
– Improved audio and haptic feedback for holsters
– Minimize “Fade to Black” in certain situations
– Fixed issue where remote explosives didn’t work
– Tweaked aiming for firearms
– Fixed previous listed PS VR2 known issue
– Over +100 bug fixes and improvements
We will update this post as soon as possible when the full patch notes are revealed later today.
If you missed the animated wallpapers on the PS4, Sony seems to be bringing it back, though without much fanfare, as some PS5 owners are stating they are now seeing animated backgrounds on their console's Welcome tab.
In recent years, Sony PlayStation have started bringing their games to other platforms, whether by choice or out of need. One big example of this is when PlayStation acquired Bungie, a studio that still makes games for multiple platforms, including for its upcoming titles.
Bungie’s next title, Marathon, will be released not only on PlayStation but also on Xbox and PC. This raises an important question: since Marathon is a PlayStation game, will it require a PSN account to play on other platforms like PC or Xbox?
While Bungie has yet to announce whether Marathon is a paid title or one that's going free-to-play, their reveal teaser already hints that it won't be the latter.
Will Marathon Require a PSN Account to Play on PC or Xbox?
Bungie responded to this question through their official Discord account (thanks, Okami13)!, clearing up any confusion. They said, “Marathon will not require a PlayStation account for players on PC or Xbox Series X|S.”
However, players will need to have a Bungie account, since the game is cross-platform and supports cross-save. This isn’t much different from what you might already know if you’re a player of Destiny, as you may already have a Bungie account. In that case, there’s no need to create a new one.
Many players were concerned about the PSN requirement because, similar to PlayStation’s earlier decision with games like Helldivers 2 by Arrowhead Game Studios, which required a PSN account even for the PC version linked to Steam, Marathon could follow suit. This move sparked a backlash, with the Helldivers 2 Steam page receiving review bombs and its rating dropping sharply. However, Sony later removed the PSN requirement for PC players, improving the situation.
Remember, Marathon is a new first-person shooter from Bungie, though details are still scarce. A gameplay reveal is set for April 12, so we’ll likely learn more in just a few days’ time.
God of War Ragnarok has received mixed reviews on Steam, and many of them are due to one main issue: Players must log in with a PlayStation Network (PSN) account to play the game (though some are not being required to do so, for unknown reasons).
Following the big Fire Support patch last month, Bohemia Interactive has released ARMA Reforger minor update 1.030.144 on all platforms, which is tagged as version 1.3.0.144 by the studio (and should appear as that version on PC).
While this doesn’t bring in any new content, the patch does have changes and fixes to assets, performance, mods and more. Read on for the complete changes made to the game in the patch notes.
While Battlefield Labs isn't the final name of the new Battlefield game in development, the game client being used for testing is an early representation of the in-development Battlefield.
ARMA Reforger Update 1.030.144 Deployed for Fixes Affecting Technical Issues
Here are the complete patch notes straight from Bohemia:
Assets
Changed: Tweaked ballistic properties of armor materials
Changed: Increased time to live of Hydras and S5 rockets to 65 seconds
Changed: LAV-25 sight cover more opened
Tweaked: LAV-25 reticle should be more aligned with projectile trajectory
Tweaked: LAV-25 wreck cannon and physical colliders
Tweaked: First-person commander and gunner camera in LAV-25, BTR-70, and BRDM-2
Tweaked: SSh68 game material – helmet should now offer protection against PM rounds
Fixed: Getting in and out animations for Šárka 105 were misplaced
Fixed: Hiding of part of mesh of RDG2 smoke grenade
Fixed: BTR-70 turret light portals
Fixed: Issue with destruction of nearby building leaving floating assets
Fixed: Door angles for both M998 variants. Character was getting stuck between them
Fixed: Interior light of UAZ-452 could not be switched on
Fixed: Removed Ammo UI from the commander turrets
General
Changed: Added VON notification to GM, photo, build, admin modes
Changed: Changed behavior of “-autoreload X” CLI parameter where X>0 means mission will restart after X seconds, X=0 immediate restart, while x=disabled means that mission will not restart. The server will fully shut down after the scenario ends and relaunch as a same instance.
Tweaked: Explosion fragmentation computations
Tweaked: HDR settings
Fixed: Glowing window frames
Fixed: Mortar shell (HE) decals were not fully rendered when impacting at an angle
Fixed: Rain was disappearing on PS5
Fixed: Max player count in some menus did not match the max player count in server config
Playable Content
Fixed: Combat Ops Arland: Eliminate target objective located on Farm sometimes spawned 2 officers
Stability and Performance
Fixed: Crash when starting a vehicle action without a valid animation graph
Fixed: Crash when accessing signals after deletion of entity
Fixed: Crash when attaching non-weapon entity to a weapon slot.
Fixed: Crash when destroying/unstreaming a turret with an occupant in ADS
Fixed: Crash when interrupting a switch seat when the vehicle gets deleted
Fixed: Crash when spawning a prefab through inventory storage
Fixed: Multiplayer desync related to hit effects being deleted locally
Fixed: Grenades and missiles no longer crash the game when their physics is deleted
Modding
Changed: Powerline Entity now inherits from Destructible Entity
Tweaked: World editor: Camera movement limit increased to world outer bounds
Once another patch is out, we’ll let our readers know. There’s still a long list of known issues affecting all platforms, so expect more updates in the future.
Following the launch of the PlayStation Store Spring Sale last month that saw a ton of great games get discounted, Sony has now updated the list with more games! By our count, there are over 2,000 items added to the entire list, with some great offerings (and some not so great).
The Finals update 1.000.078 is here and this includes the Bunny Bash. The Bunny Bash is a new Spring event with new rewards taking place across many different maps. There are also lots of balance changes too.
For those playing on last-gen, this will show up as The Finals update 1.17, and has the same changes as the current-gen versions and PC.
Following the launch of the PlayStation Store Spring Sale last month that saw a ton of great games get discounted, Sony has now updated the list with more games! By our count, there are over 2,000 items added to the entire list, with some great offerings (and some not so great).
The Finals Update 1.000.078 Features the Bunny Bash Event
Our egg-cellent spring event is back! For the next two weeks, you’ll be hopping into a version of Power Shift with locked loadouts, hand-crafted for chaos. Each class brings a different flavor of mayhem, from Miniguns and Mesh Shields to Glitch Grenades and Thermal Bores. Time for some seasonal fun,and a chance to rack up some amazing rewards!
Bunny Bash takes place across:
SYS$Horizon
Monaco
Skyway Stadium
Kyoto
Bernal
Las Vegas Stadium
You’ll play through two circuits, each with five rewards. The first is live now, and the second hops into action next week!
Weapon Skins – Rapid Scrambler for the CB-01, ARN-220, and M134
Goo Grenade Skin – Tama Easter Fling
Spring Twitch Drops are LIVE!
Watch any THE FINALS creator on Twitch for 3 hours total to earn the Green Shoot skin for the ARN-220, CB-01 Repeater, and M134 Minigun. Cute, springy, and just a little too fresh for your enemies.
Ruby Rank is now unlocked!
Think you’ve got what it takes to stand with the best? Ruby Tier is now open in Ranked Tournaments, climb your way into the Top 500 and prove it. The grind just got steeper.. and a whole lot sweatier.
ENGIMO takes the stage!
ALFA ACTA have ended their generous sponsorship in the World Tour, and now the seasoned veterans over at ENGIMO takes the stage!
They’ll kick off their sponsorship with some Standard Cashout.
Pure Competition, Perfectly Broadcast, Perfectly Connected – just the way ENGIMO wants you to see it!
On the gameplay side, Update 6.3 brings a nerf to the Sword’s secondary attack, aiming to reduce the frustration many players have felt when facing this very sharp stick.
We’ve also rolled out a wide slate of bug fixes and improvements across UI, animations, performance, and more.
Finally, Balance-wise, the meta’s looking more stable than it has in a while, but we’re still keeping a close eye on standout contenders like the Cerberus, Pike-556, FAMAS, and the Season 6 newcomers: M134, CB-01, and ARN-220.
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Balance Changes
Dev Note: This week’s balance changes are fairly light as right now, the overall meta is looking more stable than it has for a while. We are monitoring several items based on their performance at present though and are likely to make some adjustments to them in the coming weeks. These include the Cerberus 12GA, Pike-556 and FAMAS, as well as each of the three new weapons, the M134 Minigun, CB-01 Repeater and the ARN-220.
Additionally, we’re continuing to monitor the performance of the respawn system in Cashout mode and expect to have some refinements to make to the system in the 6.6 update.
Weapons
Sword
Decreased secondary attack damage from 140 to 105
Dev Note: The Sword has increasingly become a source of frustration for a lot of players, especially Light players, who feel its ‘one-shot’ potential when combined with Quick Melee is too oppressive. Over time, we’ve been trying to reduce the potential for one-shots in a lot of places in the game and we feel it’s time to address that here. We believe the sudden rise in frustration with the Sword is also partially due to the removal of the Stun Gun, which was many Light players’ answer to a fast lunging Sword user in the past. This change removes the essentially one-shot potential of the Sword.
Longer term, we’re going to continue to monitor the Sword and explore some alternative changes that might allow us to nudge the lunge damage back up, but that will take more time and we’d rather try to address this issue now than wait. We’ll also need to see how things change once the re-worked Stun Gun returns, which should be around 6.6.
Additionally, there are several exploits and bugs we’ve become aware of related to performing extra or ‘phantom’ attacks, which we’re aiming to fix in the near future
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Content and Bug Fixes
Animation
Fixed an issue on the standard reload for the AKM where the magazine was flicked in the wrong direction, it now flicks forwards as intended
Fixed an animation issue where the Haptic Reload animation for .50 Akimbo looked broken from another player’s perspective
Fixed an animation issue where cancelling the Wild Draw inspect animation for the Throwing Knives by attacking looked broken from another player’s perspective
Added missing shell eject for the CB-01 Repeater lever action animation
Updated the M26 Matter reload animations to move the reticle less when aiming down sights
Fixed a rare issue where the upper body on the third person contestant could become out of proportion
Fixed the recurve bow’s animation breaking when swapping to another item while the bow is charged
Fixed an issue where the Dual Blades was offset from the contestants hands in third person while sprinting
Fixed the left arm looking broken in third person when equipping the breach charge while crouching
Fixed an issue where the hammer for the CB-01 Repeater changed position when sliding and aiming down sights
Badges
Removed faulty tier indicator number from the Ruby Badge
Characters & Customization
Fixed a lighting issue on the contestant cards
Fixed a lighting issue with some of the hairstyles
Reduced the frequency of Moolah charm mooing, with a lower chance of the sounds playing on eliminating an enemy
Updated frontend size of riot shield, making it easier to preview skins on shields
Clubs
Browse Clubs screen now hides full clubs by default
Filter toggle added to include full clubs
Controller
Fixed an issue where the controller rumble was turned on when spectating other players
Gadgets
Barricade
Fixed an issue with the text looking wrong on certain skins
Game Modes
General
Fixed an issue that would previously lead to incomplete information when inspecting your teams loadout at the start of the match
Cashout Modes
Cashboxes that are hidden, due to being carried, are now briefly visible when a contestant spawns
Team Death Match
Fixed a rare issue where the wrong loadout was selected in TDM when entering the round
Fixed an issue where if backfilling into a Team Death Match game the user would not have all their loadout options available
Fixed an issue that would make backfilling not work after the first round in team deathmatch and further tweaked the rules for backfilling
Adjusted map borders for the OSPUZE and ENGIMO locations on Las Vegas Stadium so they no longer cut-out the jump pads on the street next to the spawns
Fixed an issue on Kyoto where you could bump your head against invisible collision above the Hillside building
Practice Range
Fixed an issue so that bots that got respawned by players now always show their correct animations
Changed so that bots in the practice range stops firing against each other if the player is too far away from them
Improved the responsiveness of bots reacting to player and dynamic behavior
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Gameplay
Fixed an issue where Goo could unintentionally launch the cashbox and player when wedged between them
Added more thorough environmental kill tracking for winch claw, attributing kills when the pulled object pushes another player out of bounds
Fixed an issue where gateways could be used to end up outside the Arenas boundaries on several locations in Team Death Match
Fixed a rare issue where picking up an interactable item would cause the mouse to be blocked for the rest of the session
Fixed an issue where picked up objects could sometimes drop inside geometry in an incorrect way
Prevent items from being teleported infinitely when gateways are placed closely together in a confined space
Fixed an issue with ammo showing up as 0/0 after respawning
Fixed a rare issue where after an elimination the flow would not proceed beyond the kill-cam, the contestant can now respawn while stuck in kill-cam if it were to happen
Fixed another issue that could cause sights and scopes to appear misaligned
Fixed issue where the first person weapon would cover the screen after teleporting through the gateway while holding a carriable
Fixed an issue where players could vault onto obstacles while holding interacts
Arenas
Bernal
Fixed a staircase in the Hotels (ISEUL-T) area being slightly too steep, causing odd movement behavior when jumping into it in specific ways
Monaco
General polish on collision, materials, and destruction
Fixed an issue with missing polygons in attic floor in one of the Monaco House
Removed tree from path that players often got stuck on
Improved and fixed some minor issues with ground collision
Las Vegas Stadium
General polish on collision, materials, and destruction
Fixed an issue with decals on Las Vegas Stadium that covered jump pads
Kyoto
Fixed an issue where paper walls in Kyoto would sometimes not get destroyed right away
Fixed issue with missing holes in Kyoto Temple floor leading to basement
Simplified some collision on Kyoto to reduce memory cost and increase performance
General
Fixed an issue with streaked lines appearing on billboards based on customization
Reworked billboards to be more cosmetic accurate and less error prone from visual artefacts
Performance & Stability
Optimized GPU performance in high-load destruction scenarios
Fixed some of our more common crashes
Private Matches & Spectator
Added global kill-feed to spectator slots
Fixed an issue with VOIP where players in a party could still hear each other through VOIP in a private match when placed in different teams
Allow for opting out of game show events in private matches
Fixed distant outlines not showing up in spectator mode
Fixed an issue in the Lobby when too many players joined at the same time they could start duplicating
Fixed the spectator keybind info not being accessible in Power Shift.
Added Original Las Vegas as a selectable map in private matches
Rendering
Fixed an issue where volumetric effects appeared black on lower quality settings
Settings
Added support for NVIDIA DLSS 4, including multi-frame generation, and the latest SuperResolution models. See the updated DLSS related options in the Video settings.
Added an option to choose between “CNN” and “Transformer” models for NVIDIA DLSS in the Video settings.
“CNN” is the model coming from DLSS 2 and 3 versions. It’s a fast and high quality method.
“Transformer” is the new model introduced with DLSS 4. It’s even higher quality, but more GPU intensive.
UI
Fixed a rare issue where the scoreboard could be viewed in an incomplete state at the start of the match
Fixed an issue where the reload times were incorrect for ARN-220 and CB-01 Repeater in the weapon overview screen
Improved the frontend equipping functionality to ensure the correct parts are selected and equipped when purchasing a bundle
Fixed an issue where you could scroll the text area of a player card
Fixed issue where some in-game UI elements could get drawn on top of menus
Rich presence status now correctly displays ‘Editing Contestant’ while in the Contestants menu
Fixed an issue with the “My Outfits” tab where the inspect action would sometimes preview the incorrect customizations
Fixed an issue with outfits created after you have reached the limit of allowed outfits
When renaming outfits there’s no longer a warning message when the name of the outfit is the same name as you started with
The tiles in My Outfits feature a new hover icon for better visibility of the options menu
The expressions tab no longer resets to the top category when re entering the screen from inspect/battlepass/store
Removed Quit button from “game summary screen” and improved the skip/next flow in the end of round/reward flow
Fixed badges getting cropped incorrectly in the reward card
Fix player cards sometimes not updating after editing outfits
Weapons
Minigun
Winding up the minigun no longer uses the secondary fire input action. Instead winding up the minigun uses the same keybind as aim down sight (Hold or Toggle)
SR-84
The scope movement when aiming down the scope is now toned down to more accurateLy reflect where the shots will land when firing
Improved the camera motion when crouchiNg or stopping after moving while aiming down the scope
Fixed first person sniper scope visuals flicKering when going into crouch
Revolver
Fixed an issue where the Horizon Hammer skin was slightly misaligned when aiming down sights
Security and Anti-cheat
Improved messaging for forbidden tools
Refined detection systems
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