Given how popular our weekly PS4 deals are, it’s time we rolled out the same for the Xbox One! Note that these are the best online deals available in North America presently, and there is a chance that the game/console sale will already be over by if you aren’t fast enough to get ’em.
In case you didn’t know, Treyarch encountered quite a bit of a snag with Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 and its player base, as it has been revealed that the servers gamers are playing on right now have been downgraded compared to the servers available during the beta. While Treyarch addressed the issue and said that it will be improved, it’s not enough for some people.
Over on Reddit, the Black Ops 4 community are now asking for Treyarch to be transparent and to lay down a Black Ops 4 server roadmap given that the studio has withheld some info regarding the network configuration update it has done.
In case you can’t see the Reddit post, here are some of the things Treyarch is requested to share:
what was the nature of the change? (i.e. tick-/simulation rate increased from 20Hz to 30Hz)
what is the change trying to achieve?
which platforms are affected by that change?
which regions are affected by that change?
While Treyarch has not responded to the call out, let’s hope the studio gives in even for a tiny bit since some users have reported worse experiences after this network “upgrade.”
Have you noticed any changes in Black Ops 4’s servers? Do you think Treyarch will cave in and share a roadmap and actual changes to the community?
As part of DICE’s on-going communications with the player base, the studio does a weekly “debrief” of info that got revealed, and what’s set to come the following week.
Battlefield Global Community Manager Dan Mitre posted this week’s debrief, and it includes another Q&A, as well as the focus for next week, which will be more Tides of War info, and a look at the game’s maps.
First up, here are some of the need-to-know info that got announced this week.
Video – Battlefield V Dev Talks #5: Tides of War – We sit down with DICE Developers as we discuss the Battlefield V live service.
Blog – The Progression System and Economy of Battlefield V – Learn about ranks, rewards, and the currencies of Battlefield V.
Focus – PC Week – More details on PC support including how to play, early access, and PC minimum and recommended specs.
Focus – The Maps of Battlefield V – We showcase the maps available at launch.
Blog Feedback – Battlefield V: Launch is Just the Beginning
Chapters
Will we see more chapters after the first three?
Ryan McArthur (Producer): The plan is to keep adding chapters throughout the multi-year live service we’ve committed to.
Weapons
Can you detail how many weapons we’ll get with each new chapter?
RM: It will depend on the chapter focus. We want to add new hardware to support the theme. We can’t commit to specific numbers yet. We will confirm numbers as we get closer the start of each season.
Vehicles
Can you detail how many new vehicles we’ll get with each new chapter?
RM: Same as above. We can’t commit to specific numbers yet. We will confirm numbers as we get closer to the start of each season.
Factions
Can you detail how many new Factions are introduced through the first 3 chapters?
RM: Battlefield V only has two factions (Axis/Allies) through the first chapters. We will add new cosmetics and hardware from various armies in each faction and will provide more detail as we get close to the launch of that content.
Maps
Will every new location drop one or two new maps? Such as, does Belgium get 2 new maps with its Grand Operations? Does Greece get two new maps with its Grand Operations?
RM: Players will get one map currently for the ones we have planned (Belgium and Greece). We’ll provide more details about Grand Operations attached as we get closer to launching the content.
How many maps are being introduced throughout the first 3 chapters?
RM: You will get two: Panzerstorm in Chapter 1 and Greece in Chapter 3.
Modes
Can we get any more details on what to expect with Squad Conquest?
David Sirland (Producer): If you’ve played 16 player conquest in Battlefield 2, or liked playing 8v8 in BF4, this is the mode for you. A smaller, slower paced, more tactical 2x squad vs 2x squad mode including one specific vehicle per side and layout.
Will Grand Operations be available at launch?
DS: Yes, all our locations will have their respective Grand Operations available at launch (4 total).
Can you explain how the new Grand Operations for the second chapter will work if we only received one additional map at this point?
DS: With the flexible system in place for Grand Operations, we will be able to do cool stuff here. We’ll get into more details on exactly what this means, and what it changes in terms of gameplay as we get closer to it.
Netcode
What tickrate are servers launching with?
DS: PC: 60hz, Console 30hz.
Blog Feedback – Pre-Order Battlefield V and Outfit Your Company
Origin Access Premier
I already have Origin Access Premier. Does that count as a pre-order? Do I get the Enlister Offer extras or do I have pre-order Battlefield V specifically to get those?
RM: Yes!
Sets
When will we get a sneak peek at the Paratrooper sets?
Dan Mitre (Global Community Manager): Working on it! We’ll get you a screenshot of what to expect soon.
If I have Origin Access Premier for 1 month, what happens to the skins I had access to? Do I get to keep the skins or am I “renting” them out?
RM: Once you have the items in your inventory they are yours.
Airlift Items
I still don’t understand how that 20 weekly items will work. Does that mean we’ll have access to 20 new items every week? Or just 1 item for 20 weeks?
RM: You will get one item each week, for 20 weeks.
Same as before, check back here on MP1st for the latest Battlefield V news.
It seems what we see below is not an actual hack but an exploit of the Skulker perk being stacked. Word of caution though, Treyarch has mentioned that penalties will be levied for those who use it. Here’s what Treyarch had to say about it (via Reddit):
Lastly, before we dig into today’s full notes: we are currently tracking players implementing an exploit that allows multiple copies of the same Perk to be equipped in Multiplayer. We are clearing those players’ Create-a-Class entries as a warning and will be banning repeat offenders after this point. This exploit will be resolved in an upcoming update.
Console Black Ops 4 gamers, no hacks yet, but don’t use any exploits since Treyarch is watching, alright?
Original Story:
One of the things console gamers have over against PC players is that it’s supposed to be much, much harder to cheat in multiplayer games given the closed platform consoles have. I’m not talking about cheating by using a keyboard and mouse, but actual cheating. Well, it seems Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 hacks have found their way into the PS4, and there’s proof of it too.
Thanks to Reddit user , we get to see a video of someone playing with what looks to be super speed, and their character is even crouched while doing it!
Hopefully, Treyarch sees this and nips it in the bud fast. If you find any other cheaters on Black Ops 4 on Xbox One and PS4, don’t forget to let us know via tips@mp1st.com!
In other Black Ops 4 news, a major update is hitting next week which will bring the first balance pass for weapons. Speaking of weapons, we posted our current top five best guns in the game, which might be old news once the weapon re-balancing patch kicks in.
Just yesterday, we posted that Battlefield 1 is less than $5 on the US PlayStation Store. If you manage to snag that, or you’re thinking twice about it, then maybe this will sweeten the deal: the Battlefield 1 Premium Pass is free on PS4 right now!
Yep, that means you can get all four expansions, with the new maps, new guns, new Assignments and whatnot, all for free! Of course, you need the base game in order to capitalize on the Battlefield 1 Premium Pass free PS4 deal.
If you have Battlefield 1 already, you can download the Battlefield 1 Premium Pass for free on PSN right here.
If you’re planning to pick up Battlefield V this November, you can buy Battlefield 1 and work on your progression for Battlefield V! Here’s DICE’s official description on the Road to Battlefield V:
As we prepare for the launch of Battlefield™ V on November 20, we wanted to celebrate the players who love Battlefield by giving them opportunities to unlock various rewards while experiencing the best of Battlefield 1 and Battlefield 4.
Over the course of the summer, we’re giving away expansions from both Battlefield 1and Battlefield 4 to base game owners for free*. Battlefield 1 players can also earn gear for later use in Battlefield V, such as an exclusive paratrooper gear and weapon skins.
Weekly Rewards*:
You should also mark your calendars for weekly in-game rewards in Battlefield 1. When logging into Battlefield 1, a new menu lists daily tasks that will go toward earning various rewards, like weapon and equipment skins, Dog Tags, and Squad XP Boosts. The available rewards unlock weekly and can be earned during that window. Don’t worry if you missed some, you can still earn those too!
Frequent in-game missions based on the expansions and zodiac star signs.
Just like last week, we’re here to bring you a new set of the best PS4 deals of the week! While the PlayStation Store didn’t have a sale this past Tuesday, nor a flash sale today, don’t fret! We’re here to help you so you can nab some great games at a cheap price!
Games:
Red Dead Redemption 2 (game cover is in Spanish, but game itself is in English) $49.41 (use coupon PICKUPTEN – ebay)
It’s the weekend, but that hasn’t stopped Treyarch (via Reddit) from rolling out yet another Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 game settings update, which is now out on all platforms! As expected, this latest hotfix, server-side update brings with it, Operation: First Strike, and the Black Market!
The Black Market is also now live across all platforms starting today, granting all players access to hundreds of cosmetic items by progressing through our first Contraband collection, Operation: First Strike. Earn your way across a full season of rewards in Multiplayer and Blackout, including new Signature Weapons, Gestures, Outfits, Calling Cards, Tags, Stickers, Blackout characters, and more.
Here are the list of changes that are reflected on the game today.
General
Black Market
Black Market and Operation: First Strike now live on all platforms.
Resolved a delay in displaying Black Market reward images in the After Action Report.
Miscellaneous
General stability fixes and improvements across Multiplayer, Zombies, and Blackout.
Zombies
Gameplay
Doubled the bleed-out timer on the last zombie per round from 5 to 10 minutes.
Increased the XP earn rate in solo and 2-player matches.
Reduced frequency of Hellhounds that spawn on mixed rounds in Blood of the Dead and Classified.
Elixirs
Increased maximum unique Elixir usage per round from 3 to 4.
Decreased cooldown time on Common, Rare, Legendary, and Epic Elixirs.
Decreased effective time on Aftertaste Elixir.
Reduced effectiveness of Head Scan Elixir.
Increased cooldown time on Classic Elixirs to balance increased last zombie bleed-out time.
Adjusted cooldown for all Elixirs in Rush Mode.
Corrected the Elixir cooldown reduction effect granted by the Time Slip Perk.
Challenges
Resolved an issue preventing players from completing the “Coming Through” Challenge.
Resolved an issue where the “Up Close” and “Death Slider” Prestigious Challenges would reward the same Calling Card.
Miscellaneous
Resolved a crash that occurred when triggering Brain Rot on underwater Zombies.
Multiplayer
Miscellaneous
Resolved an issue where joining a match after a round switch would record a Loss if your team lost the match.
Create-a-Class
Resolved an issue preventing the Reactive Camo for the GKS Damascus from properly unlocking.
Resolved an issue allowing the Access Denied Camo for the Strife to display as brighter than intended.
We’ve also made the following update specific to PC:
General
Improved connection stability during loading screens.
We’re also working on the following items for future updates:
Zombies Nebulium Plasma
The Zombies team is planning to increase the earn rate for Nebulium Plasma across the board in an upcoming game update. Keep an eye on the patch notes soon!
Zombies XP Earn Rates
The earn rate for Zombies XP on Hardened and Realistic difficulties will also be increased in a future update, to help ensure our most intrepid zombie slayers are rewarded for their efforts.
Splitscreen Pausing in Zombies
We have heard the whispered prayers of high-round couch co-op players in need of a bathroom break! The ability to pause a local Zombies match in splitscreen is in the works.
Mastery Camos in Zombies
As mentioned previously, we’re working on enabling Mastery Camos unlocked in Multiplayer to be applied to weapons in Zombies. Stay tuned.
In addition to the changes, the Black Ops 4 Halloween event will go live tomorrow across platforms, which will add a time-limited second stream to the Black Market with seasonal cosmetics.
While Battlefield V will be released on November 20 officially, there are a few ways for people to play DICE’s upcoming shooter, a tad earlier than its retail release. In a new post on EA’s website, the publisher has outlined just how people will get to play Battlefield V early.
Play on PC? Here Are Your Options:
1) Play the Full Game First with Origin Access Premier – November 9
Want to skip the trials and barriers and get right to all-out war as soon as possible? One of the best ways to play Battlefield V early is with Origin Access Premier for PC**. Not only will you get to play the full game first, but you’ll also score all the Deluxe Edition extras like five Sets of Paratrooper Outfits and the chance to take on Special Assignments and Starter Assignments, 20 weekly Airlifts, the Firestorm Ranger Set, one additional Special Soldier Set, and immediate access to five Battlefield 1Weapons*.
Here’s what you’ll get when you join:
Full access to the Battlefield V Deluxe Edition, starting November 9
Early access to upcoming games such as Anthem (coming February 15, 2019)
An instant (and growing) library of over 125 games like EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 19, EA SPORTS™ FIFA 18, and more
A 10% discount on all Origin digital purchases
2) Ten-Hour Play First Trial – November 9
Want to try Battlefield V for ten full hours starting on November 9? Origin Access Basic** will give you the chance. You’ll be able to access all multiplayer modes and maps available at launch plus the Prologue and Under No Flag single-player War Story. And if you decide to buy the game, you’ll save 10% and your progress carries over. Get the details about subscription by clicking here.
Here’s what you’ll get when you join:
A ten-hour trial of the Battlefield V Standard Edition, starting November 9
Ten-hour trials of upcoming games such as Anthem
An instant (and growing) library of over 125 games like Battlefield 1, Star Wars™ Battlefront™ II, and more
A 10% discount on all Origin digital purchases
3) Pre-order the Battlefield V Deluxe Edition* and Play November 15
Five Sets of Paratrooper Outfits plus a sixth Set with your pre-order
The chance to take on Special Assignments and Starter Assignments to test your skills and earn rewards
20 weekly Airlifts with vital supplies and customization items
The Firestorm Ranger Set
Immediate access to five Battlefield 1 Weapons
Play on Xbox One?Here Are Your Options:
1. Ten-Hour Play First Trial – November 9
Try out Battlefield V for ten hours starting on November 9 with the EA Access Play First Trial**. You’ll be able to access all multiplayer modes and maps available at launch plus the Prologue and Under No Flag single-player War Stories. And if you decide to buy the game your progress carries over. You can learn more about EA Access here
Membership gives you:
A ten-hour trial of the Battlefield V Standard Edition, starting November 9
Ten-hour trials of upcoming games such as Anthem
An instant (and growing) library of over 50 games such as Battlefield 1, EA SPORTS™ FIFA 18, and more
A 10% discount on all EA digital purchases on Xbox One
2. Pre-order the Battlefield V Deluxe Edition and Play November 15
The Battlefield V Deluxe edition* gets you on the front lines days before launch. There’s still time to pre-order for early access and all the extras. Xbox One players can visit the store here.
In addition to early access, you’ll get:
Five Sets of Paratrooper Outfits plus a sixth Set with your pre-order
The chance to take on Special Assignments and Starter Assignments to test your skills and earn rewards
20 weekly Airlifts with vital supplies and customization items
The Firestorm Ranger Set
Immediate access to five Battlefield 1 Weapons
Play onPlayStation®4?Here Are Your Options:
1. Pre-order the Battlefield V Deluxe Edition* and Play November 15
Be among the first to enter mankind’s greatest struggle when you pre-order the Deluxe Edition. There’s still time to secure early access and all the extras. Pre-order it here.
In addition to early access, you’ll get:
Five Sets of Paratrooper Outfits plus a sixth Set with your pre-order
The chance to take on Special Assignments and Starter Assignments to test your skills and earn rewards
20 weekly Airlifts with vital supplies and customization items
The Firestorm Ranger Set
Immediate access to five Battlefield 1 Weapons
So in effect, if you pre-order Battlefield V, you’ll be able to play it five days early, which might not sit well with some people. If you’re curious what extras the different editions include out of the (digital) box, we published a guide yesterday for it.
If you’re interested what’s coming to Battlefield V post-launch, check out the roadmap which stretches up to March 2019.
Are you playing Red Dead Redemption 2 right now? Are you playing on your PS4? Want to have something free? If the answer to the last two questions is a yes, then you’ll want to download this free Red Dead 2 PS4 theme!
In other Red Dead Redemption 2 news, make sure to check out the reviews the game has gotten so far in our review round up. Don’t forget to download the companion app for iOS and Android devices well.
We’ll get our review of Red Dead Redemption 2 up once we finish the game.
Since launch, Treyarch has been rather generous when it comes to updating Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 via server-side hotfixes. While most of the time it goes over without a hitch, there’s bound to be an instance where it might show Black Ops 4 game settings stuck screen.
Fortunately for you, we’ve encountered it and there’s a way to remedy it, and it’s super easy! This Black Ops 4 game settings stuck fix doesn’t involve any technical know-how whatsoever, too. If you see the “downloading” screen refresh itself after a few percent has been downloaded, and seems to be in a loop, just turn off your console, change your connection Wi-FI (or wired if it’s in Wi-FI), run the “set up internet connection” feature in your console’s system setttings, connect again, and that’s it! It should let you connect normally again. Note that this works the other way around too. If your console is connected to the net via Wi-Fi, use a LAN cable, run the necessary steps in order for your console to recognize the connect, boot up the game and it should work normally again.
Hopefully, this will resolve one of the technical issues you might encounter when connecting Black Ops 4 online.
Got another method to fix it? Share it in the comments and we can even add it in the article and credit you for it.
If you’ve already decided that you’re getting Battlefield V, you might be wondering what you can get for pre-ordering the game. Thanks to EA, we now have a “guide” for all the extras that come with the different editions of Battlefield V.
There’s the Battlefield V Deluxe Edition and the Battlefield V Standard Edition, and both editions will get the Enlister Offer, which includes six Paratrooper Sets, the Firestorm Ranger set, in-game Assignments and more.
At launch, the Deluxe Edition will grant players 20 weekly items with Airlifts, and if you have Battlefield 1, tackle the Road to Battlefield V missions to unlock two additional Paratrooper sets!
Pre-order and Deploy with the Battlefield V Enlister Offer
The Battlefield V Enlister Offer is for all players who pre-order Battlefield V or the Battlefield V Deluxe Edition. Players get extra soldier customization options, as well as access to Special Assignments and their rewards, starting the week of launch. Enlist today and get:
Paratrooper Outfit: Once Battlefield V launches, choose one of eight Special Soldier Sets available in the game to customize your troops
Firestorm Ranger Set: Usable across multiple modes, you’ll get to wear this custom look, inspired by Battlefield V‘s battle royale mode, Firestorm
Special Assignments: Earn rewards and get an edge over the competition when you complete Special Assignments
Immediate Access to Five Battlefield 1 Weapons: Unlock some of the Great War’s most modern weapons for use in Battlefield 1, as you bridge the interwar period on the road to Battlefield V.
Battlefield V Deluxe Edition
For players that want to enter Battlefield V early and with more outfits, customization items, and Special Assignments, let me introduce you to the Battlefield V Deluxe Edition. Pre-order it and get the above extras from the Enlister Offer, plus:
Early Access to the Battlefield V Base Game on November 15: Be among the first to dictate the fight and play the Battlefield V base game
Five Sets of Paratrooper Outfits: Choose Special Soldier Sets from the eight available when deploying as the British Special Air Service or German Airborne troops
Special Assignments: Get rolling with Assignments inspired by the British Special Air Service’s true-to-life raids on German air bases, and ones based on the defense of airfields on the North African coastline by the German Fallschirmjäger troops, as well as Starter Assignments providing more ways to test your skills on the battlefield and earn rewards
20 Weekly Items with Airlift: Receive vital supplies with 20 weekly Airlifts, each containing one customization item.
Finally, EA has listed down how you’ll be able to get all the Soldier Sets that you can customize your Company with.
How to Get Every Soldier Set
There are a total of nine Soldier Sets you can use to customize your Company. Here’s how to get them all:
One Paratrooper Soldier Set is available when you pre-order either the Battlefield V Deluxe or Standard Edition
Five Paratrooper Soldier Sets are included as part of the Battlefield V Deluxe Edition
Announced in September, the Firestorm Ranger Set is an additional pre-order bonus to drop into the battlefield with a tactical look inspired by the Firestorm — battle royale reimagined for Battlefield— and usable across multiple modes.
Or you can subscribe to Origin Access Premier for PC and get all this now, plus immediate access to EA’s growing library of games.
Confused? Hope not. Just get the version that you want and that’s it. Unless cosmetics are that important for you, then, in which case, go ahead and choose which version you want.
It seems there’s a good reason for the Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 downtime earlier today, as Treyarch has rolled out a new Black Ops 4 game settings update (server-side hotfix) and it’s live now on all platforms!
The list of changes today are minimal, but don’t fret, as the Black Market will be live tomorrow across all platforms with Operation: First Strike!
We’ve made the following updates to the game today (Global):
General
Miscellaneous
Added some missing translations for Black Market and Playlist tiles.
Zombies
Playlists
Created two new Public playlists: Classified and Blood of the Dead.
Removed Aether Playlist.
We’ve also made the following updates specific to PC:
Blackout
Resolved an exploit that allowed players to activate the Wingsuit frequently using a key from the numerical keypad.
Resolved an issue that allowed bullets to pass through certain rocks.
Multiplayer
Resolved an issue that caused a crash when changing weapon Decals in Paintshop.
On Saturday, the free Halloween Event content stream will be live across all platforms bringing with it spooky seasonal cosmetics!
It seems there’s an issue with Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, as the servers seem to be not working. Yes, multiplayer fans, Black Ops 4 down for undisclosed reasons. While I can confirm it’s happening currently on the PS4, it might be happening the same on PC and Xbox One.
Oddly enough, the Activision Support site mentions that all three versions of Black Ops 4 is working properly. The official Treyarch Twitter makes no mention of it as well. But a quick hop on the Black Ops 4 subreddit will show that it is indeed happening to a lot of people. You’ll see all the menus grayed out like in the image above.
Is this tied in to another network configuration update? Given that Treyarch has publicly mentioned that it will make changes when it was revealed that the Black Ops 4 servers were running at just 20hz tick rates, compared to the Black Ops 4 beta’s 60hz tick rate.
We’ve reached out to Activision and will update the post if and when we get a response. Once we know more, we’ll update the post as well.
In the meantime, go check out our review of Black Ops 4, we also wrote a feature on the top five best guns in the game currently, which might be obsolete once Treyarch does a weapon tuning pass this coming week.
Is Black Ops 4 working for you? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
As is the norm with games these days, Red Dead Redemption 2 will have a day one patch. It will weigh in at 3.3GB on PS4, and 3.2GB on Xbox One. While you can launch the game without the Red Dead 2 day one patch, it’s highly recommended that you do since it includes a host of bug fixes and the like.
The Day-One Title Update includes a range of across-the-board improvements and bug fixes for optimal performance. We strongly recommend making sure you have downloaded the Title Update before launching the game, to ensure the best possible gameplay experience.
Red Dead Redemption 2 is out now in some parts of the world (hello, Australia!), so this Red Dead 2 day one patch should be ready to be downloaded. In case you’re buying the game on disc (physical) don’t forget that it’ll take a long time for it to install.
If you still haven’t bought Battlefield 1, then now might be the perfect time to do so even if Battlefield V is just a month out from release. Why? Well, there’s a Battlefield 1 PS4 sale on the North America PlayStation Store right now!
If you click the PlayStation Store link, it will direct you to the page where Battlefield 1 is only at $4.79 for the base game! Best hurry though, the deal only lasts until October 30, 2018. And yes, you’ll need an active PlayStation Plus membership to play online multiplayer.
Don’t forget that there’s a “Road to Battlefield V” weekly challenge in Battlefield 1, that when completed, will grant the player rewards for both BF1 and BFV! And it’s not a bad idea to get this just in case Battlefield V isn’t your cup of tea, right? At least you’ll have an alternative Battlefield game that still has a healthy player base.
Curious how this year’s biggest game, Red Dead Redemption 2, has fared in terms of review scores? We got you covered. Below is a compiled Red Dead 2 reviews for your perusal! As one can expect, it’s reviewing very, very well.
As for MP1st’s review, we’ll be taking our time with the game and will put it up once it’s good and ready. Of course, the site focusing on multiplayer, expect us to go deep with Read Dead Online once it’s in beta.
YouTuber GeekALoud seemingly has an early copy of the game, and livestreamed the entire installation process, and yeah, it will take a while. It’s going to take a long while! So long in fact, that you can watch an entire movie before it’s done! Nope, I’m not kidding. It’s close to an hour and 20+ minutes just to install the game via the “data” and “play” discs that it comes in!
Note that install time isn’t the same as the download size, so it shouldn’t matter how fast your internet speed is. Aside from the Red Dead 2 install time, there’s also a day one patch that’s around 3GB that players will need to download as well. Well, at least now you know, so maybe prep a movie to watch or go out for a bit or something before you get lost in Red Dead Redemption 2’s world.
In other Red Dead Redemption 2 news, Rockstar Games announced that a companion app will come on release day that will act as the game’s map, and display key info about the game! You can also check out the game map leaked in full right here if you want to see how big the land area is.
Set for release this Friday (tomorrow!), you can keep tabs on all our Red Dead Redemption 2 stories in the game’s hub page.
If you’ve been following Star Citizen closely (or even from a distance) over the last few months, there’s no doubt you’ll be aware of the controversies surrounding “Macro” transactions.
Players have been able to purchase ships in order to support the game since the kickstarter began in 2014 – with some of the more expensive items clocking in at thousands of dollars.
With the latest update to the PTU (Public Test Universe) it is now possible to purchase ships directly through in-game stores, with currency earned in the game.
New Features
Universe
Activated Teach’s Ship Shop functionality.
You can purchase a ship via interacting with ships on the shop floor (similar to store displays). Ships on the shop floor can be opened, explored, but not flown. Players have been given additional funds to test this feature.
The new patch also focuses on some technical improvements to the Face Over IP (FOIP) system already implemented into the game, which allows players to use a webcam in order to track and record their faces, then translating that into the game.
This feature has already attracted the attention of content creators, AShogunNamedDavid recreated homage to the great David Bowie which you can watch on YouTube
You can find the full patch notes for the PTU 3.3.0t update below
Patch Notes
Major Known Issues:
Starfarer derelicts currently lack lighting.
Mission givers may not be functioning correctly.
Inviting someone to party via the mG causes a client crash. W/A: Invite via interaction mode.
Ships rented from the front-end do not show up in ship selection list.
Ships are able to quantum travel to locations they do not have enough fuel to reach.
New Features
Universe
Activated Teach’s Ship Shop functionality.
You can purchase a ship via interacting with ships on the shop floor (similar to store displays). Ships on the shop floor can be opened, explored, but not flown. Players have been given additional funds to test this feature.
Feature Updates
General
Enabled FOIP hotkeys “7” for lookback camera and “8” for quick calibrate.
Universe
Added shop inventories to the rest stop.
UI
Updated UI for destroy mission.
Ships and Vehicles
Updated the landing flight tunings for the Valkyrie.
Bug Fixes
Fixed an issue where scramble race starting areas and patrol missions could end up overlapping.
Fixed comms remaining open at the the end of a mission.
NPCs should now be correctly moving about Port Olisar and GrimHex.
Delamar rocks should no longer disappear as the player approaches.
Battaglia missions should now work correctly.
Missiles should no longer stick in place and cause the ship to shake after launch.
The Sabre’s engine trails should no longer be off-center.
The Freelancer’s engine glow should now show at idle.
The Sabre’s engine glow should now vary properly with thrust values.
Emotes should no longer work from the pilot seat.
Ship audio should no longer say “missiles dry” when the player still has missiles left.
Fixed an issue with derelict based missions where the wrong ship would spawn and disable the mission.
Admins should now be standing at their desks at outposts.
Fixed Valkyrie bed logout interactions being at an odd angle.
The doors on the Hammerhead should now be working properly.
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Treyarch once again rolled out a new Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 game settings update, and it fixes a few bugs in multiplayer and Blackout. Check out the full Black Ops 4 game settings update notes below.
General
Black Market
Resolved an issue where the incorrect animation played after a match in which the player did not rank up.
Miscellaneous
General stability improvements across Multiplayer, Blackout, and Zombies.
Multiplayer
Scorestreaks
Increased Thresher fire rate and projectile speed.
Increased Sniper’s Nest fire rate and duration.
Gear
Slightly reduced Acoustic Sensor detection range.
Maps
Fixed an exploit on Morocco where the player could end up under the map.
Create-a-Class
Resolved an issue where Reactive Camos were not appearing correctly in Create-a-Class.
Updated unlock requirement text for the MX9 Reactive Camo.
Miscellaneous
Long playlist names now display properly on the Multiplayer menu.
Blackout
Equipment
Reduced inventory stack size for 9-Bang and Cluster Grenade from 2 to 1.
Increased charge time for 9-Bang.
Increased fuse time before detonation for 9-Bang.
Perks
Reduced Dead Silence duration to 120 seconds to match Awareness.
Miscellaneous
Resolved an issue where Multiplayer Custom Games were not working properly after leaving a Blackout match and opening a custom Multiplayer lobby.
The Beenox team has also made the following updates specific to PC:
Zombies
Resolved an issue that caused the neon numbers in Blood of the Dead to disappear when Model Quality was set to Low.
Blackout
Resolved an issue that enabled players to start with 200 Health if a Trauma Kit was used as a Blackout match was starting.
Treyarch has also mentioned that the next “major update” (meaning patch) is scheduled for next week and will include a “major” multiplayer weapons tuning pass based on the data collected since launch! Here are some of the other issues the studio is tracking.
Prestige Custom Classes
We’re aware that Custom Class 8 and beyond are currently not functioning properly for players who have reached Prestige 2 or higher, and we’re working to fix this in an upcoming update.
MP Challenge Bugs
We’ve seen reports of a handful of Multiplayer Challenges that aren’t tracking progress properly. We’re investigating and will resolve this in a future update.
Zombies Stability
While the team has tracked down and fixed the majority of crashes in Zombies since launch, we know there are still some particularly tricky ones still out there and we’re dedicated to squashing the rest of them soon. Keep an eye on our bulleted notes with each game update, as “stability improvements across all modes” often includes various crash fixes in Zombies. Thanks for your patience while we continue to nail these down.
