Bungie is about to deploy a patch for Destiny 2 today, but before that happens, the servers need to be taken down for maintenance for a few hours. If you can’t log in, it’s not just you. Go read up on today’s downtime scheduled for December 10, 2024.
Destiny 2 Downtime for December 10 Brings in Patch 8.1.5.1
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 — Update 8.1.5.1
6:30 AM PST
-8 UTC
Destiny 2 will undergo maintenance.
Sign-on and game integration features will be unavailable on web, mobile, third-party apps, and the Bungie Store.
Players who observe issues should report to the #Help forum.
7:45AM PST
-8 UTC
Destiny 2 and all APIs will be brought offline for expected maintenance.
Players will be removed from activities.
9:00 AM PST
-8 UTC
The latest Destiny 2 update will be available across all platforms and regions.
Players will be able to log back into Destiny 2.
Players logging into the game may be placed in a queue and may experience sign-on issues as background maintenance is still ongoing.
The Destiny 2 API will be brought online.
Clan features may remain offline until maintenance is complete.
11:00 AM PST
-8 UTC
Destiny 2 maintenance is expected to conclude.
Console players who encounter issues updating should restart their console and try downloading the update.
Players who observe issues should report to the #Help forum.
As one might expect, the official patch notes aren’t available yet, but once it’s out, we’ll update the article to reflect it. Expect the patch download and the patch notes to be available from 1 pm ET/10 am PT/2 am HKT.
Stay tuned for more Destiny 2 coverage here on MP1st.
Doug Cockle, the English voice of Geralt in The Witcher series, has apparently gotten into trouble after comments he made about the upcoming game in August.
CD Projekt RED Responds to Doug Cockle for Saying Geralt Will Be in The Witcher 4
However, CD Projekt RED is far from pleased with the actor’s statement, as the company has not officially confirmed anything about Geralt’s role in The Witcher 4.
Earlier, Cockle had hinted that Geralt might appear in some way in the next game. However, during his appearance at MCM Comic Con in Birmingham, he backtracked and said he has no idea what will happen to Geralt in the new game.
I did go online and say something about it, and then I got slapped by CD Projekt because I didn’t know how true it was. I went off a rumor; I thought I’d seen someone from CD Projekt say that Geralt would be in The Witcher 4, but he wouldn’t be the main character. Now, I’m not sure if that’s true because they came back and told me, ‘We haven’t put anything out there, don’t say anything.’ So the truth is, the answer to your question is, I don’t know what it’s going to be. I had an idea of what it was, but then I was basically told, ‘We haven’t told anybody what it is, so where you got that information, we don’t know.’
While this doesn’t confirm or deny Geralt’s role in the game, it shows that the voice actor shouldn’t have shared unverified information with such confidence. Because of his connection to the game’s creators, his words were taken as credible, making the situation more complicated.
Relentless Game Studios has released New World: Aeternum update 1.000.007 on consoles and PC, and this is for patch version 1.1.4! This brings the game’s winter event alongside various bug fixes connected to combat, Hive of the Gorgons and more.
New World: Aeternum Update 1.000.007 for Patch 1.1.4 Welcomes the Winter Convergence Festival
Winter Convergence Festival
The Winter Wanderer has returned, spreading joy and tasks across Aeternum. Visit Winter Villages in Everfall, Monarch’s Bluffs, Weaver’s Fen, and Brightwood to exchange Winter Tokens for unique seasonal rewards. Take on festive daily quests, discover scattered gifts, and defeat the wintry Frigid Folk to collect rare items.
Winter Villages: Explore festive hubs in key territories.
Winter Wanderer Quests: Assist the Wanderer in restoring seasonal balance.
Hive of the Gorgons
Fixed an issue that allowed the Nagas in Hive of Gorgon’s maze to be killed with the contagious upheaval perk.
Fixed an issue that would occasionally prevent Typhon from properly transitioning from phase one to phase two.
Fixed an issue that allowed Echidna to be pushed by the wind chill ability from Ice Gauntlet.
Fixed an issue where Fungal Infection could be transferred to enemies.
Combat
Fixed an issue in which occasionally the effects from a prior ability would appear the next time the ability was performed.
Fire Staff: Fixed an issue that allowed looping abilities to loop indefinitely.
Hatchet: Fixed an issue that could lead to a faster than intended attack speed.
Heartrunes: Fixed an issue where Heartrunes could allow abilities to reset their start up.
Heartrunes: Fixed an issue that allowed faster attacks than intended.
Blunderbuss: Fixed an issue that allowed the Blunderbuss basic attack to fire faster than intended.
Fixed an issue where the elemental band Artifact perk could trigger off of damage over time.
Fixed an issue where the Corrupted Acolyte’s summoned corruption mines sometimes wouldn’t deal damage.
World Experience
Fixed an issue that caused the Gleamite Meteor to not provide enough Gleamite chunks and shards.
Fixed the daily reset for the quests Long Live the Queen and They Dryad Promenade in Reekwater, as those quests had been set up in such a way that they were not properly gating players who had already completed them on the same day.
Notable Fixes
Fixed a rare startup crash in the renderer when game settings data was not successfully loaded.
Fixed a crash that could occur when transitioning between Expeditions and game worlds.
Fixed an issue in the PC DX12 Beta that could cause a framerate drop after changing video options.
Mounts
Mounts now consume stamina when jumping while dashing.
Fixed an issue that allowed mount jump from stopping to increase speed.
Economy, Progression, and Gear
Re-enabled the ability to mass-salvage Azoth Vials.
Fixed an issue that caused the Deckhands Promotion Earring to have the weapon functionality of the Jasper gem’s retaliate effect instead of armor.
UI/UX/Social
Fixed an issue that caused platform invites to fail when sent cross region.
Fixed an issue that blocked social features.
Entering a game mode from within a house will no longer leave you in a broken house state when you exit the game mode.
Changed the world transfer purchase in the store to no longer refer to region transfers.
Once the developers release another patch, we’ll let our readers know.
EA Sports College Football 25 update 1.019 is live on all platforms, and this patch comes alongside server downtime. Based on what’s in it, players will see new player uniforms added, and some old ones updated as well.
College Football 25 Update 1.019 Adds New Game Uniforms for Various Teams
Update: EA has released the official changelog, and it’s not much.
Stability fixes and updates including a fix to the CPU QB’s ability to pitch.
Tuning to overtime AI Logic.
Introducing new uniforms for over 40 teams including Colorado, Texas A&M, LSU, Army, Navy, and more!
Yep, that’s about it. Thankfully, the community has more info about it than EA.
As one might expect, the official patch notes aren’t out yet, but we do know some of the confirmed new items thanks to the community.
When the player is in the main recruiting page, prior to going back to the main page to play the game, the player will now be asked. “Are you sure you want to exit recruiting?”
Selecting uniforms, the players have dark visors on
We’ll be adding more info as we spot ’em, so refresh the article from time to time. Expect the official patch notes to be available later today, and we’ll slot that in once it’s out.
As we reported yesterday, Rocksteady’s Season 4: Episode 7 patch for Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League will be the game’s final content drop. While servers will remain active, the game will not have any new major pieces of content released outside today due to the game’s lackluster commercial performance
In terms of new content, the title update released this December 10 brings Deathstroke to the roster, and also, the addition of an offline mode. With this feature, players will be able to enjoy the game even if the servers get pulled.
Episode 8 of Season 4 will be released sometime in January 2025, though don’t expect anything major from this, as that patch will be the last one planned for the game. We’d love to be proven wrong though.
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League ‘s Final Content Drop Arrives in Update 1.021
Deathstroke
Though few who meet him live to talk about it, you might recognize the newest playable character: Deathstroke, available December 10 when Season 4 Episode 7 releases. Also known as Slade Wilson, Deathstroke is a cold-blooded mercenary and one the world’s deadliest assassins. As a tactical genius armed with unparalleled swordsmanship, and a few extra toys thanks to a deal with A.R.G.U.S., Deathstroke is a one-man-army with a single objective: put an end to Brainiac’s invasion once and for all.
Being a master strategist, swordsman, and sharpshooter, Deathstroke can tackle an engagement in any number of ways, and this is reflected in the three playstyles of his Talents: Assassin, Mercenary and Strategist.
Assassin turns Deathstroke into the ultimate duelist, amping up the power of his Melee Strikes, Shield Harvesting, and Suicide Strikes. The Blood Splatter Talent causes Melee Kills to make all nearby enemies bleed, losing a percentage of their health over time, whilst Sowing Dissent gives all Melee Hits a 50% chance to craze enemies. Combo these with Deathstroke’s incredibly agile style of traversal and you can be dodging in and out of groups of enemies, leaving them isolated and confused before you move onto your next target.
Mercenary powers up Deathstroke’s Firearms, Grenades, and Traversal Attacks to the point where he could even give Deadshot a run for his money. Muscle Memory increases your Critical Hit damage by 50% and makes Critical Kills instantly reload your Firearm, so after a little synergizing with the rest of the loadout, once the bullets start coming, they won’t stop. Air Power causes Airborne Kills to generate 10% Traversal Attack Resource, so if you can manage to stay up in the sky, you’ll be sure to put your enemies in the dirt.
Strategist is about afflicting and weakening your enemies, softening them up before you go in for the kill. Bio-Warfare causes Critical Kills on Afflicted enemies to spread the Affliction to all nearby enemies, while Electro-Shot empowers your Shotguns with Electrifying shells after a Critical Reload. Strategist also improves your fluidity of combat, with Talents like the insanely fun One Smooth Motion that causes you to instantly reload when Ground Bouncing or Ground Sliding.
Medieval Twin
This Elseworld completely reconceives Superman’s hometown of Smallville as a medieval village, completely stripped of the advanced technology that empowers the modern day Justice League. While fighting against Brainiac during Incursions, you’ll be able to see the remnants of the locals’ battle against Brainiac, windmills and homes from a complete medieval village, and even the Hall of Justice reimagined as a feudal castle.
Offline Mode
Offline mode will allow players to experience content released for the game, including the main story campaign and all seasonal story mission content, without an internet connection.
To access Offline mode, you can either create a new profile by starting from the beginning of the game or create a copy of your existing Online profile, allowing you to jump in with all of your progress. All earned and purchased cosmetics will also be available in Offline mode.
New Notorious Items in Season 4 Episode 7:
Brain’s Teaser – This weapon does extra damage to Afflicted enemies and, as an Alt-Fire, gains a powerful bonus effect depending on the Affliction of the enemy killed. Kill an Electrified enemy to get half your Suicide Strike resource back or kill a burning opponent to burn all other enemies nearby.
Turtle’s Still Force Focus – Offering you bonus damage and damage reduction for each second you spend standing still.
Talia Al Ghul’s Punisher – Each enemy hit by this Firearm gains a stack of Assassinate, which increases the damage they take on the next Melee hit by 100%.
Orphan’s Heartseeker (melee) – Whenever you hit an enemy with Orphan’s Heartseeker, you apply a mark to their heart, signalling that their end is near. Upon your next Suicide Strike, all nearby enemies will take a portion of the damage, and any marked enemies will become Electrified, no matter where they are
That’s about it. If there are any gameplay-related changes, we’ll add them to the article once Rocksteady makes them public. While Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League’s content flow might be stopping, Rocksteady’s work isn’t, as the studio is rumored to be working on a new Batman game.
Fatshark has released a new update for Warhammer 40K: Darktide today and this is patch 1.6.2. For console players, this is update version 1.063.271 and it’s hotfix number 55. Several audio and cosmetic fixes are in store for those who download today’s update.
Bug Fixes Galore in Warhammer 40K: Darktide Update 1.063.271
Audio Fixes
Fixed an issue that caused audio stutter and performance degradation when using virtual surround functionality on Console and PC (e.g. the audio crackling).
Merged fixes for the audio stutter and stall issues that were first introduced in the “Path of Redemption” update. These were made much worse recently with the issue introduced in 1.6.1. These specific fixes were the ones we tested on the experimental branch on Steam.
Fixed priorities for file reader queues, meaning audio will have higher priority than other file reads.
[Audio System] Removed code for cancelling a read request since it could stall/deadlock for some users.
[Audio System] Made “open” and “cancel” async so the audio thread is NOT blocked if open is slow.
Improved reporting of stalls.
Proper initialization of BypassIO support for direct storage. We are now checking properly for Win11, NVMe and NTFS in order to support it.
Deadlock detection for all platforms (Previously only active on PC).
General Fixes
Fixed an issue where the “Purging Flame” Penance didn’t increment correctly.
New items marker now properly shows in the inventory for emotes.
Fixed a crash which could occur when a cosmetics vendor UI got forcibly closed (e.g. while browsing cosmetics in the Commissary asa mission was about to start).
Fixed an issue where the Penance icons for the Dark Communion mission used a fallback icon.
Fixed an issue where the Heat UI indicator for the Munitorum Mk X Relic Blade remained displayed also when the weapon was not wielded.
Fixed an issue where some visual effects were missing for the Munitorum Mk II Relic Blade.
Fixed an issue where the Munitorum Mk II Relic Blade had an incorrect chain-timing from Block to Special activate/deactivate. Chain-time has now been changed from 0.68 to 0.35.
Fixed an issue where the Munitorum Mk II Relic Blade played the incorrect Special activate animation when activating the weapon after performing a Push follow-up attack.
Fixed an issue where equipping the Munitorum Mk X Relic Blade or Munitorum Mk II Relic Blade in the Inventory applied an offset on other weapon animations when switching between weapons and loadouts.
Havoc Fixes
Players on the Mourningstar that are stuck with an ongoing Havoc mission can now cancel it from the Havoc terminal, at the expense of a deployment charge.
If a player cancels an ongoing deployment and no more attempts remain, the player will get demoted One Assignment Rank and get a new assignment.
Dev Note:Cancelling a Havoc deployment will provide a refund of the charge used to start the Assignment if it’s done in the first 60 seconds of attempting to start a deployment. Afterwards, a player will not receive a refund for the charge spent.
Players can demote an Assignment Rank to get a new Assignment that is one rank lower.
Havoc mission participants now appear on the Havoc menu when a player starts a mission session. No participants outside of that list can be in the party for the mission to take place.
Updated the “Cry Havoc!” event text to fully match properly across all languages.
Fixed remaining overlapping text in multiple languages in the Havoc menu.
Unobtained Havoc cosmetic items will now show up in the corresponding list in the Cosmetics menu.
Cosmetic Fixes
Fixed the Veteran “Lucius Mk IV Death’s Head with a Skull Mask (Krieg 143rd).” headgear cosmetic being incorrectly assigned another name.
Fixed an issue where the cosmetic item rewards from an event would not show up in the Inventory until after logging out and back in again.
When the next update arrives, our readers will be the first to know about it.
A lawsuit settlement won by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has forced Epic Games to issue millions of dollars in refunds to numerous Fortnite players who made accidental in-game purchases.
The FTC has secured a refund of over $72 million, which will be distributed to approximately 629,000 players who requested compensation following a class action that emerged in 2022.
The settlement concludes a lawsuit in which the FTC found Epic Games guilty of “unlawful billing practices” that led players to make unintended purchases through Fortnite microtransactions.
The 2022 lawsuit, filed by the FTC, accused Epic Games of violating the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), with the court ruling in favor of the Commission.
The lawsuit alleged that Epic Games used “dark patterns”—design tricks intended to manipulate users—causing millions of players to make purchases they didn’t intend to.
Players who qualify for compensation can receive an average of $114, provided they submit a request via the online form currently available. Eligible players will need to demonstrate that they meet the requirements specified in the case.
How to Apply for a Refund in Fortnite
If you believe you are eligible for a refund, the process is straightforward. You can apply online at www.fortniterefund.com/file-a-claim. To file a claim, you will need either a claim number or your Epic Account ID. If you haven’t received an email containing a claim number, you can easily find your Epic Account ID by following the instructions provided on the website.
Currently, the refund process is only available to Fortnite players in the United States. Epic Games has not yet extended this offer to international players, but further announcements may follow in the future.
Players interested in receiving compensation must submit their claims by January 10, 2025. Be sure to file your claim well before the deadline to ensure you don’t miss out on the refund.
Patch 5.0 has been released for Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 and this is update 1.005.000 for console players. Players can expect to see the Dark Angels Chapter Pack featuring a new operation and the new Tzaangor Enlightened enemy type. Read on for the full details down below.
Space Marine 2 Update 1.005 Includes New Missions and a New Enemy Type
In this new Operation, you’ll be sent to Demerium and your mission is to rotate a replica of the obelisk to disrupt the flow of energy protecting the Aurora device. This operation takes place in parallel to the final events of the campaign.
To reach the console control of the obelisk, you’ll have to make it through a tomb plunged into darkness.
New Enemy: Tzaangor Enlightened
A new Majoris enemy can spawn in all Operations featuring the Thousand Sons.
Note from our Game Director: “The Tzaangor Enlightened is a disk-flying, melee/ranged-hybrid unit. They are fearsome opponents, especially when met in greater numbers. However, catching them after parry or during a long animation makes them an easy target.
We strongly advise you to use Target Lock to face this enemy!”
New Season Pass Content: Dark Angels Chapter Pack
Added: Dark Angels Successor Chapters cosmetics
Added: Dark Angels Champion skin (Bulwark)
Added: Dark Angels–themed weapon skins for:
Auto Bolt Rifle
Plasma Pistol
Power Sword
Bulwark’s Storm Shield
GAMEPLAY & BALANCING TWEAKS
Melee
Note from our Game Director: “The melee system has been our main focus recently. The issue that we saw is that, on higher difficulties, the melee combat relied too heavily on the “Parry -> Gun Strike” flow. This also made Fencing Melee Weapons a universal choice for almost all situations, and we want to give players more options. To try and achieve that, we’ve made the following changes.
First, normal Melee Damage has increased across the board, so there will be more options instead of just Parry -> Gun Strike.
Second, we are drastically changing how Blocking Weapons work. In short, by blocking enemy attacks, the player will accumulate up to 3 stacks of Melee Damage buffs. Attacking while having those stacks of buffs will spend them and will result in massive AoE Damage discharge.
With these changes, Fencing Weapons will still be great versus limited numbers of enemies, Balanced Weapons will be good versus big crowds, and Blocking Weapons will become ‘damage dealer’ type weapons.”
Perfect Block
All Block Weapons have been reworked with a new mechanic: Perfect Block and Adrenaline Surge Perfectly timed blocks grant up to 3 Adrenaline Surge stacks. Adrenaline Surge stacks greatly increase Melee Damage and are consumed after the next melee attack.
Attacking with 3 stacks of Adrenaline Surge deals massive AoE Damage, staggers enemies, and restores 1 Armour Segment.
Note from our Game Director: “We are quite happy with recent updates to firearms. Pretty much all firearms are viable on the hardest difficulties now, and our win rate/pick rate data shows drastic improvements.
Still, there are a few weapons that are better than the others, and minor tweaks will be coming with Patch 6.
Further into the future, with Patch 7, we are planning to focus on reworking Weapons Perks. Weapons Perks are underwhelming compared to Class Perks right now, and the issues with some weapons are actually a result of them having a bad Perk tree rather than their basic stats.
The other big outstanding problem that we have is the Grenade Launcher. There are quite a few bugs/misconfigurations that make it the way it is.
Due to a bug, a certain Perk restores its full Ammo when it shouldn’t.
Due to a misconfiguration on our side, its Artificer and Relic versions deal 4x more damage than the Master-crafted version, which was not intended.
Due to a bug, Perks that increase Auspex Scan damage stack buffs inconsistently. Normally all damage stacks buffs additively, thus providing consistent and predictable results. This bug results in crazy damage numbers with Auspex Scan Perks depending on the order they were activated. This is why bosses get erased by Grenade Launchers with certain builds.
If we approach this directly and fix all 3 bugs, it will make the Grenade Launcher useless and will hurt the entire Tactical class. We will be very careful with how we address this issue. We do want to keep the fun element of destroying entire waves of enemies with the Grenade Launcher. At the same time, no other weapon can match a Grenade Launcher with potentially unlimited Ammo.
Because of these complications, we want to take the time to carefully analyse and make the best decision possible about the Grenade Launcher, so we’re not modifying it in this patch.”
Neo-Volkite Pistol
Note from our Game Director: “We unified enemy sensitivity to Volkite Damage with Bolter Damage. This means a massive damage buff to certain Majoris and Extremis enemies that were more resistant to Volkite Damage than others.”
Volkite Damage sensitivity has been increased from 1 to 1.5 for these enemies:
Devourer Tyranid Warrior
Barbed Strangler Tyranid Warrior
Venom Cannon Tyranid Warrior
Rubric Marine
Flamer Rubric Marine
Zoanthrope
Bolt Carbine:
Max Ammo of all SMG-type Bolt Carbines increased by 1 magazine
EXTERMINATION BONUS
Note from our Game Director: “This change simply increases the amount of XP players are getting in Operations mode if they are zealously exterminating enemy waves.
This aims to:
incentivise players to not skip encounters, without punishing those who want to skip, and
makes the game less grindy in preparation for new features coming down the line (e.g., Prestige Ranks).”
Added a new feature that increases the amount of XP players gain based on % of enemies killed during an Operation:
Rank A: killing more than 85% spawned enemies grants +120% XP pre-patch value.
Rank B: killing more than 60% spawned enemies grants +110% XP pre-patch value.
Rank C: killing less than 60% spawned enemies grants +100% XP pre-patch value.
*The rank is common to the party, everyone gets the same.
GAMEPLAY QOL
Dodge invulnerability logic is now client sided, meaning that Dodges will be responsive and more accurate with higher ping.
Players are now invulnerable to new instances of damage while in Knockback animation.
Added 10 frames of invulnerability at the start of Jump Pack launch animation (Campaign and Operations only).
Dodge and Parry sound notification clarity has been greatly improved.
Heavy’s Barrier can be activated in more player states (e.g., during stagger animation).
Player controls are slightly more responsive after using Vanguard’s Grapnel Launcher.
Added spawn protection in PvP.
Added Neo-Volkite Pistol in PvP.
AI
Zoanthrope:
Shielded Zoanthrope will now attack much less frequently.
Enemy Spawn Director:
You will no longer fight Extremis-level enemies on your first encounter right after the start of a Mission.
Lots of minor animation fixes for various enemies.
CUSTOMISATION
Added: Lenses colour customisation.
Fixed shading of Balthasar Gold and Ushabti Bone colours.
Fixed a number of small bugs with certain armour pieces not applying colours correctly.
OPERATIONS
Fall of Atreus:
Made adjustments to scripting to make this level shorter and more in line with the duration of other levels:
The second sequence with the Dreadnought (Repel the Assault) is randomised now and may not happen.
The fusion battery needs to be charged only once in the final sequence.
Large amounts of small fixes in level geometry collision and Terminus enemies getting stuck in some areas.
PERKS
Note from our Game Director: “In this patch, we are only fixing bugs with existing Perks, but trust me, we are seeing the issues with them. A lot of the Class Perks are not as good as we wanted them to be, and some Perk tree choices are really more efficient than others. With Patch 6, we are planning to massively rework a bunch of lacking Perks to make more builds viable.”
GENERAL FIXES
Getting kicked out of a session will still grant kicked player XP rewards based on checkpoint completion.
Exiting the Turret Charging Wheel in the “Termination” Operation is now quicker.
Improved a few enemies counting for Purge Them All Achievement.
Fixed a bug where Combat Knife charged attacks would occasionally Heavy Hit every time without charging.
Fixed a bug where Heavy’s Primary Weapon was not shooting after joining in progress.
Fixed a bug where party leader could get stuck on a loading screen in rare cases.
Fixed Hierophant’s damage sensitivity to certain weapons (it can still be damaged by normal weapons, but the damage is reduced).
Fixed a bug where Heldrake was not taking any damage from shots in rare cases.
Fixed a bug where Heldrake could be knocked off its pedestal by shots from an under-barrel Grenade Launcher.
Fixed a bug where Imurah would not take any damage from shots in the final mission in rare cases.
Fixed a rare bug where players were shown a long black screen instead of death screen in PvP.
Fixed a bug where players could not see each other’s customisation in rare cases.
Fixed a bug where the Neo-Volkite Pistol would deal damage further than its actual visual FX.
Fixed a bug where enemies were able to pierce Block stance with double attack.
Fixed a bug with Bulwark’s Armour of Contempt Perk not triggering correctly and dealing friendly fire.
Fixed an issue where the Neo-Volkite Pistol would sometimes trigger a chain of explosions and cause performance issues.
Fixed a rare bug with Vanguard’s Zone of Impact Perk not triggering correctly.
Fixed Perks that grant player immunity to Heavy Hits and Knockback during charging melee attacks not working with charged attacks unlocked via Weapons Perks.
Combat Knife charged attack buffs from other Perks (e.g., Sniper’s Shadow Stab) are now correctly applied on both damage instances.
Large number of minor fixes in Perks, how they stack, and how they trigger in rare cases.
Minor UI fixes and improvements.
Localisation fixes.
TECH
Added: FSR 3 / DLSS 3: Support of “Frame Generation” component for DLSS and FSR. For more details about FSR and DLSS, check our FAQ.
Crash fixes and general stability improvements.
General connectivity improvements.
Slightly improved performance.
Slightly improved texture streaming speed.
Improved Anti-Cheat.
Mod Support
Please note that starting from 5.0 update, mods will no longer be supported in public lobbies. You can find the complete explanation here.
This is the game’s last patch for the year, though don’t be surprised to see a hotfix released for any bugs or whatnot that surfaces from this update.
Rockstar Games has rolled out Grand Theft Auto V update 1.008 on PS5/XSX and PC, and this is for the “Agents of Sabotage” content drop for GTA Online! Expect a new story mission, new vehicles, weapons and more.
Read on to check out the new stuff with today’s patch that also includes improvements to different areas of gameplay./
Grand Theft Auto V Update 1.008 Available Now on Consoles and PC for GTA Online’s Latest Content
Download Size: 2.8GB (PS4), 2.1 GB (PC)
As one might expect, the official patch notes aren’t available yet, but thanks to the press release and the community, we do know some of the new features and even enhancements incoming with the update.
New Content
Properties
Darnell Bros Garment Factory
Vehicles (Bold indicates Day One Vehicle – Others are dripfeed)
Banshee GTS ($1,989,500)
Jester RR Widebody ($2,290,000)
Chavos V6 ($1,420,000)
Caracara Pursuit ($4,001,250 – $5,335,000)
Terminus Police Version
Police Predator (Boat) Free
Uranus Lozspeed
Firebolt ASP
Coquette D5
Duster-300 H (Plane)
DH7-IRON (Helicopter)
Titan 250D (Plane)
Weapons
El Strickler Rifle
In addition to that, players can expect features such as:
Dispatch Work missions
New rides
Job Creator updates
New upgrades for your Benefactor Terrobyte, including a Collectible Scanner to help pinpoint a wide range of treasures whenever they are in close proximity such as Action Figures, Movie Props, G’s Cache drops and more.
For the gameplay enhancements planned, they are:
Body Armor stock automatically refilling when launching missions
New updates to The Vinewood Club for GTA+ members such as the ability to access Hao’s Special Works, Benny’s Original Motorworks, Drift upgrades inside The Vinewood Car Club Garage’s Vehicle Workshop
Once the complete patch notes are available, expect us to update the article with the info.
As promised by Rockstar Games, Grand Theft Auto 5 just got an update for GTA Online’s “Agent of Sabotage” content drop. Console gamers will see this as GTA 5 update 1,52, and this brings a bunch of new stuff to the online component for free, and also various improvemetns.
GTA 5 Update 1.52 for GTA Online’s Agent of Sabotage Patch Now Live
Download Size: 6GB (PS4), 2.1 GB (PC)
Update: Rockstar has released the complete patch notes for today’s title update.
[December 10, 2024] –PS5 / PS4 / Xbox Series X|S / Xbox One / PC
The Agents of Sabotage Title Update adds new Freemode content, a new business for players to manage, Vehicles, and a range of experience improvements and Creator additions.
Darnell Bros Garment Factory
Purchasing the Garment Factory from Maze Bank Foreclosures opens up The FIB Files, a series of new multi-stage scores where you’ll master your hacking, infiltrating, and technical sabotage skills. You’ll also get access to Bureau Tech upgrades for the Terrorbyte, and a number of other amenities:
Garment Factory owners can complete new FIB Files, sourced via new contact Jodi and launched from either a computer or via the new Darnell Inc. phone app in Freemode
Each week the Priority File can be completed once for an increased reward
Jodi’s connections also grant Garment Factory owners access to a suite of Bureau Tech upgrades for an owned Terrorbyte:
Master Control Terminal – Allows access to a range of owned businesses from the rear of the Terrorbyte
Collectible Scanner – Nearby collectibles will be displayed while driving the Terrorbyte
Silent Running – While stationary, the Terrorbyte will be removed from the map for other players
Missile Lock-On Jammer
The Garment Factory grants 10 additional vehicle storage spaces in the basement
The Garment Factory basement grants underground access to various exit points spread around Los Santos that can also be used to enter the Garment Factory while in Freemode
Garment Factory staff will gradually accumulate additional income, adding cash to the owner’s safe
This property will come with new Awards as well as Career Progress Challenges on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles
Additional Dispatch Works
New Dispatch Work has been added to the existing pool that can be accessed while driving an owned Law Enforcement personal vehicle in Freemode
Dispatch Work cannot be accessed when part of an Organization or Motorcycle Club
Vehicles
Six new vehicles have been added:
Bravado Banshee GTS (Sports) – With Hao’s Special Works Upgrade (PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S)
Dinka Jester RR Widebody (Sports)
Karin Chavos V6 (Sedan)
Canis Terminus Patrol (Emergency) – Law Enforcement Vehicle
Vapid Caracara Pursuit (Emergency) – Law Enforcement Vehicle
Police Predator (Boat)
The following vehicles are returning for general sale and can now be upgraded with the Imani-Tech Missile Lock-On Jammer upgrade inside an owned Agency Workshop:
Available via the Legendary Motorsports website:
Annis RE-7B
Gallivanter Baller LE
Gallivanter Baller LE (Armored)
Benefactor Stirling GT
Pfister Comet SR
Grotti Stinger GT
Pegassi Infernus
Enus Cognoscenti 55
Enus Cognoscenti 55 (Armored)
Obey 9F
Obey 9F Cabrio
Annis Savestra
Ocelot XA-21
Annis S80RR
Truffade Z-Type
Pegassi Zorrusso
Lampadati Tigon
Coil Cyclone
Vysser Neo
Ocelot Locust
Available via the Southern San Andreas Super Autos website:
Pegassi Bati 801RR
Maibatsu Sanchez (Livery)
Maibatsu Sanchez
RUNE Cheburek
Dinka Double T
Bravado Buffalo S
PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S Exclusive Weapon
GTA+ Members will gain early access to a new weapon , the El Strickler, which can be claimed from the Gun Van for free
The El Strickler will be made available for general purchase at a later date
Economy Updates
Base GTA$ payout rates for both Drag and Drift Races have been increased
Cosmetics
More than 100 pieces of male clothing have been added to clothing stores
More than 100 pieces of female clothing have been added to clothing stores
One new male and one new female hair style have been added to barber shops
Experience Improvements
Several changes have been made to GTA Online as part of this update.
Owned Law Enforcement Vehicles can now activate Emergency Lighting independently from Sirens
When launching certain missions, like Salvage Yard Robberies, Project Overthrow, or The First Dose and The Last Dose from Los Santos Drug Wars, players will be granted one unit of Body Armor to use (based on highest quality unlocked)
A range of updates have been made to the Passed Out VIP and Troublemaker events that can occur in owned Nightclubs:
Both events can now occur while in Passive Mode, however players will need to leave Passive Mode to interact with them
The spook threshold of the Passed Out VIP has been increased, allowing players to drive at higher speeds
PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S players will now receive Help Text if they have any unclaimed Career Progress Rewards
A new Safety and Alerts space has been added in the Pause > Online menu
Added new notifications that appear for remote players when a player is suspended from voice or text chat while in session
Players will now see Help Text alerting them how to turn off PC text chat when first sending or receiving a message
GTA+ Updates
The Vinewood Club App
GTA+ Members can now claim any Destroyed Vehicles for free via the in-game Vinewood Club phone app
The Vinewood Club Garage
GTA+ Members can now access the following options from inside The Vinewood Club Garage:
Hao’s Special Workshop Upgrades
Benny’s Original Motor Works Supermod Upgrades
Drift Tuning Upgrades
Arena War Headlights
Creator Updates
Several updates have been added to the Race Creator as part of this update.
Race Creator
The default catchup setting for newly created races is now set to Advanced Medium
Creators of races can now choose what the default catchup setting of their race will be in lobbies
A setting has been added to the Stunt Race Creator that allows players to choose weather settings in lobbies
Fixes
The Agents of Sabotage update brings a range of fixes to various issues.
Game Stability and Performance
Fixed multiple crashes and issues affecting stability that occurred in GTAV
Matchmaking and Networking
Fixed multiple issues that affected network stability in GTA Online
Content
Fixed an issue that resulted in PC players crashing with a corrupt game data error if voice chat was enabled
Fixed an issue that resulted in The Prison Break Heist Finale failing unexpectedly
Fixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to claim the Ocelot Virtue after completing all First and Last Dose missions
Fixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to complete the ‘Source all types of Special Items’ Career Progress Challenge for Further Adventures in Finance and Felony
Fixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to complete ‘The Cluckin’ Bell Farm Raid’ Platinum Award
Fixed an issue that resulted in players not being awarded the Gooch outfit when expected
Fixed multiple issues affecting Assault on ATT-16
Fixed an issue that resulted in players not progressing through ‘Planning Work: Elevator Key’ during The Union Depository Contract
Fixed an issue that resulted in the health bar of the transporter not updating during The Superdollar Deal Contract
Fixed an issue that resulted in the ‘Playlist Rank Best First’ Starting Grid option not functioning as intended
Fixed an issue that resulted in the ‘Advanced Catchup’ setting not functioning as intended
Fixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to fly an owned Thruster into the hold of their Avenger while it hovers
Fixed an issue that resulted in players getting stuck while putting targets in handcuffs during Bounty missions
Fixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to access the weapon wheel during Repo – Sasquatched
Fixed an issue that resulted in players becoming out of sync during Last Dose 2 – Unusual Suspects
Fixed an issue that resulted in players getting stuck during Last Dose 5 – BDKD, preventing progression
Fixed an issue that resulted in Drag Race leaderboards not updating as expected
Fixed an issue that resulted in Jenette sending the same target image multiple times during Bounty missions
Fixed an issue that resulted in players getting stuck during Bounty missions
Fixed an issue that resulted in the convoy stopping unexpectedly during Most Wanted – Thompson Fixed an issue that resulted in the player teleporting unexpectedly during Most Wanted – Thompson
Fixed an issue that resulted in players being shown securing the target underwater during Most Wanted – Thompson
Fixed an issue that resulted in Brock Thompson spawning under the map and shooting players during Most Wanted – Thompson
Fixed an issue that resulted in players briefly seeing under the map during Most Wanted – Lieberman
Fixed an issue that resulted in players not being placed in vehicles when expected during Most Wanted – Garcia
Fixed an issue that resulted in the wrong vehicle being used during Most Wanted – Garcia
Fixed an issue that resulted in Nightclub troublemakers appearing briefly after being kicked out
Fixed an issue that resulted in the Treasure Hunt introduction email not being sent to players while in Freemode
Fixed an issue that resulted in The Bogdan Problem – Setup: Rescue ULP failing unexpectedly
Fixed an issue that resulted in Street Dealers moving unexpectedly
Fixed an issue that resulted in SFX looping while playing Story Mode Parachute Jumps
Fixed an issue that resulted in enemies not spawning and preventing progression during The Prison Break Finale
Fixed an issue that resulted in the radar disappearing during the Nightlife Leak
Fixed an issue that resulted in muggers interrupting Nightclub DJ missions, preventing progression Fixed an issue that resulted in objects not appearing during Liquidize Assets missions
Fixed an issue that resulted in enemies not appearing on the radar during The Cayo Perico Heist Finale
Fixed an issue that resulted in Pavel not sending the safe combination to players during The Cayo Perico Heist Finale, preventing progression
Fixed an issue that resulted in P Moss not entering the Avenger at the start of Project Overthrow – Unconventional Warfare, preventing progression
Fixed an issue that resulted in the Avenger flying away from players during Project Overthrow – Unconventional Warfare, preventing progression
Fixed an issue that resulted in the Avenger appearing in the wrong place during Project Overthrow – Falling in
Fixed an issue that resulted in enemies respawning unexpectedly during Project Overthrow – Falling In
Fixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to intimidate the golfer during The Contract – On Course
Fixed an issue that resulted in the Brickade spawning in the wrong place during First Dose 6 – Off The Rails
Fixed an issue that resulted in players respawning constantly during First Dose 4 – Uncontrolled Substance, preventing progression
Fixed an issue that resulted in players getting stuck under the Facility during The Doomsday Scenario – Marked Cash
Fixed an issue that resulted in no music playing during the High Society Leak
Fixed an issue that resulted in players spawning under the map during Assault on Cayo Perico
Fixed an issue that resulted in teams being given the incorrect match result during Arena War – Carnage
Fixed an issue that resulted in the client not entering the escape vehicle during Special Vehicle Work – Escape Escort, preventing progression
Fixed an issue that resulted in the time of day being updated unexpectedly during MC Deathmatches
Fixed an issue that resulted in enemies struggling to attack players in the Smuggler – Steal Cargo mission
Fixed an issue that resulted in the Drag Race leaderboard displaying incorrect GTA$ rewards when playing multiple rounds
Fixed an issue that resulted in players being wrongly considered AFK during Drag Races, denying them rewards
Fixed an issue that resulted in Drift Race leaderboards appearing out of sync for multiple players
Fixed an issue that resulted in Random Transform leaderboards containing information in the wrong columns.
Fixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to use the Axe of Fury Arcade Machine
Fixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to access the online leaderboard for a Job while in the lobby
Properties
Fixed an issue that resulted in players getting stuck inside the Bail Office holding cell
Fixed an issue that resulted in players being able to drive personal vehicles inside the Bail Office
Fixed an issue that resulted in Jenette’s phone screen copying the player’s phone screen inside the Bail Office
Fixed an issue that resulted in secured targets not appearing in the Bail Office holding cell
Fixed an issue that resulted in the Bottom Dollar Bounties ‘Step Two: Profit’ Platinum Award not unlocking
Fixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to leave properties while On Call
Fixed an issue that resulted in players being able to enter the Bail Office in a non-personal vehicle Fixed an issue that resulted in players getting stuck when moving to the cab of the Terrorbyte inside an owned Nightclub
Fixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to access the Personal Interaction menu after entering another player’s apartment
Fixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to enter an owned Hangar while in a Pegasus aircraft
Fixed an issue that resulted in some inputs losing functionality after entering an owned Hangar with a Pegasus aircraft
Fixed an issue that resulted in players getting stuck when driving their Acid Lab into the Freakshop Fixed an issue that resulted in the Motorcycle Club introduction playing incorrectly
Vehicles
Fixed an issue that resulted in multiple drift tuned vehicles missing updated camera functionality
Fixed an issue that resulted in the emergency lights on the Bravado Greenwood Cruiser not functioning
Fixed an issue that resulted in players adding Turbo tuning to the Överflöd Pipistrello
Fixed an issue that resulted in players being kicked from a session for being idle while modifying vehicles
Fixed an issue that resulted in the Ghosts Exposed Albany Brigham livery being removed from players’ unlocks
Fixed an issue that resulted in the camera moving erratically when aiming out the side of various helicopters
Fixed an issue that resulted in the RM-10 Bombushka’s armor upgrade levels being scaled incorrectly
Fixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to claim destroyed vehicles from Mors Mutual Insurance
Fixed an issue that resulted in the drift tune upgrade price for the Übermacht Sentinel Classic Widebody being incorrect
Fixed an issue that resulted in players getting stuck while modifying their vehicle inside the LS Car Meet
Fixed an issue that resulted in spoiler prices being changed unexpectedly while modifying a vehicle inside the LS Car Meet
Fixed an issue that resulted in players not modifying their Avenger inside an owned Facility
Miscellaneous
Fixed an issue that resulted in highway paddles not bending as expected when being walked or driven over
Fixed an issue that resulted in players’ crew ranks being incorrectly displayed as level one
Fixed an issue that resulted in players’ preferred default action choices not persisting
Fixed an issue that resulted in the Battle Rifle having a black outline around it on the weapon wheel
Fixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to store the Candy Cane or Snowball Launcher weapons inside Gun Lockers
Fixed an issue that resulted in weapons that had been hidden via the Gun Locker appearing during missions
Fixed an issue that resulted in custom Gun Locker Loadouts being overridden when collecting dropped weapons
Fixed an issue that resulted in the Mechanic not delivering personal vehicles to the LS Car Meet
Fixed an issue that resulted in personal vehicles being delivered far away from the player when requested while on Elysian Island
Fixed an issue that resulted in players getting stuck in the LS Car Meet Test Track after entering on foot
Fixed an issue that resulted in players getting stuck dancing inside The Music Locker
Xbox Specific
Fixed an issue that resulted in some players being unable to connect to GTA Online on Xbox Series X|S
Fixed an issue that resulted in players not receiving property invites from other players
Fixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to accept an invite from other players
Fixed an issue that resulted in players with insufficient permissions for online play were not directed to the Xbox store when trying to access GTA Online
PC Specific
Fixed numerous issues relating to stability and security
PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S Only
Fixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to navigate through the Career Progress menu
Fixed an issue that resulted in the Tier 1 Original Heists challenge requiring a High-End or Custom Apartment not unlocking when expected
Creator
Fixed an issue that resulted in empty options appearing inside the Survival Creator
Fixed an issue that resulted in numerous driver units not functioning as expected
Fixed an issue that resulted in incorrect instructions being given during the Deathmatch Creator Tutorial
Fixed an issue that resulted in Community Series Jobs being credited to Rockstar Created instead of the original creator
Fixed an issue that resulted in players losing functionality when testing a mode in the Creator
As one might expect, the official patch notes aren’t available yet, but we do know some of the new features and even enhancements incoming with the update thanks to the press release, and the community.
New Content
Properties
Darnell Bros Garment Factory
Vehicles (Bold indicates Day One Vehicle – Others are dripfeed)
Banshee GTS ($1,989,500)
Jester RR Widebody ($2,290,000)
Chavos V6 ($1,420,000)
Caracara Pursuit ($4,001,250 – $5,335,000)
Terminus Police Version
Police Predator (Boat) Free
Uranus Lozspeed
Firebolt ASP
Coquette D5
Duster-300 H (Plane)
DH7-IRON (Helicopter)
Titan 250D (Plane)
Weapons
El Strickler Rifle
In addition to that, players can expect features such as:
Dispatch Work missions
New rides
Job Creator updates
New upgrades for your Benefactor Terrobyte, including a Collectible Scanner to help pinpoint a wide range of treasures whenever they are in close proximity such as Action Figures, Movie Props, G’s Cache drops and more.
For the gameplay enhancements planned, they are:
Body Armor stock automatically refilling when launching missions
New updates to The Vinewood Club for GTA+ members such as the ability to access Hao’s Special Works, Benny’s Original Motorworks, Drift upgrades inside The Vinewood Car Club Garage’s Vehicle Workshop
Once the complete patch notes are available, expect us to update the article with the info.
Talesworlds has released Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord update 1.21 on last-gen consoles, while those on PS5/XSX will see this as version 1.021. This is for patch v1.2.12, released on PC last week, and ushers in fixes to single-player and multiplayer.
Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord Update 1.21 Delivers Various Crash Fixes and More
Singleplayer
Crashes
Fixed a crash that occurred when parties entered a settlement to exchange troops.
Fixed a crash that occurred when the player rescued an imprisoned companion and gave them to a new party, while having a custom filter on the Party screen.
Fixed a crash that occurred when riderless mounts tried to find a retreat position.
Fixed a crash that occurred due to a deprecated policy being referenced in map notifications.
Fixed a crash that occurred when assigning traits to teen heroes.
Fixed a crash that occurred when talking to someone through the Clan screen while being in a settlement.
Fixed a crash that occurred when trying to attack the besieger party after accepting a peace offer from that same enemy faction.
Fixed a crash that occurred when a raid of a village that had no notables finished.
Fixed a crash that occurred when a settlement claimant decision was canceled.
Fixed a crash that occurred when entering missions or the campaign map.
Fixed a crash that occurred when ending the mercenary contract through dialogue.
Fixes
Fixed a bug that prevented the player from leaving a siege after making peace with the enemy as an independent clan.
Fixed a bug that caused party roles to be reset after the Rival Gang Leader quest battle.
Fixed a bug that caused the town’s security to increase on success rather than decrease (and the other way around) during the Bounty Hunter quest.
Fixed a bug that caused the courtship to end due to the player being in an army.
Changes
Certain Aserai helmets that were previously unavailable in shops have been made accessible.
Multiplayer
Crashes
Fixed a crash that occurred when exiting the lobby as the News items were loading.
Fixes
Fixed a bug that prevented the player from speeding its mount up after dying and taking control of another unit in Captain mode.
Fixed a bug that prevented the LogOutputPath launch argument from working for Dedicated Servers – now replaced with LocalOutputDir.
Changes
A multiplayer refactor that represents a deeper technical change towards a more scalable infrastructure has gone Live over a week ago. We expect it to provide greater flexibility in the backend development, help with our long-term server support, and resolve several issues with services not scaling appropriately during heavy load – i.e. it should help with lobby connectivity during a sudden increase in player numbers during f.e. an event.
That’s it for the changes. Expect the next patch to be released sometime next year, as the devs seem to have moved on to other projects given the cadence of support.
Epic Games released the next major update for Fortnite on all platforms this December 10, for v33.10! Players can expect new LEGO Fortnite content, the “Brick Life” social platform that launches on December 12.
Players can also try out a new and improved chat experience. Below are full details on that and the various improvements made available in the Forntnite new update 4.50 summary and patch notes of new content.
Fortnite New Update 4.50 Ushers in New LEGO Content
From the dusty sands to the frozen wildlands — the enemy difficulty has now been equalized across biomes, giving you the freedom to take your adventure anywhere you choose! To improve balance further, the health and damage of enemies have also been adjusted across the board.
Component-based Crafting
Build your way out of any situation, with whatever you’ve got to hand. The Storm Chasers Update introduces Component-based crafting, meaning you’ve now got more flexibility to decide which materials you’d like to use to build your favorite weapons and tools. But think carefully, as the quality of the materials you decide to use when crafting will affect the attributes and rarity of the end result.
Several improvements have also been made to resource-gathering to make it more intuitive. Wood, Stone, Metal, Gem, and Rift are each assigned a Power Tier that conveys their rarity, with Wood being the lowest (Common) and Rift being the highest (Legendary).
The Legendary Forge
Build your ultimate end-game weapon! The Legendary Forge is an upgrade station you can build to boost your gear to new heights. Imbue a Tier 4 weapon or Tool with Rift Crystals, unlocking its yet-untapped potential. You must then use the Rifted item to increase the Rift energy flowing through it, until it evolves into its final form, unlocking hidden stats! The Storm King won’t know what hit him.
Down but Not Out
Peely is down, someone help him up! When you run out of health, other players and NPCs can now revive you and get you back into battle.
Vehicle-Guided Builds
Travel the world in style with these new guided Builds! The Lil’ Barge is just the thing for minifigures who prefer to keep dry while navigating the waters, while the speedy Storm Chaser will get you from A to B in no time. You can unlock these Builds by progressing through the Storm King’s Questline.
Couch Co-Op Introduced
The Storm King will fall twice as fast with two heroes! LEGO Fortnite Odyssey is fully compatible with split-screen on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One.
Here’s a quick reminder on how to access split-screen in LEGO Fortnite:
Start Fortnite and go to the LEGO Fortnite Lobby.
Connect the second controller.
Select the second player’s console account. (Note: Guest and Quick Play console accounts are not supported.)
After picking a console account, Fortnite will automatically ask the player to link their Epic account. (If they link their Epic account, they can access their Locker Outfits, Passes, Quests, and other progress.)
After the second player is logged into Fortnite, they will appear in the Lobby.
Hold onto your bricks… Split-screen mode will automatically begin when you start LEGO Fortnite!
Quality-of-Life Improvements
Gameplay & Exploration Enhancements
All melee attacks now have increased range.
Jump height has been slightly increased.
Stamina consumption has been reduced while sprinting and swimming.
Player inventory size has been increased.
Text chat support has been added
Caves and Bus Stations will now appear on your Minimap from further away.
You can now use Stations in the rain.
More goals and locations are now marked on the Map.
You’ll no longer take damage from Cold or Warm. However, you will still take damage while Freezing or Burning.
Added the Slurp Launcher! Use it to heal yourself and your friends.
Balancing & Progression Improvements
Run for your life! Enemies way above your current power level will now be marked with a Threat Indicator.
One Shot Protection has been reworked to make it more forgiving.
Increased the maximum durability of many items.
Increased starting health on new worlds from three to five hearts.
Village upgrade rewards and villager job rewards have been reworked to streamline progression.
Chests will now reward loot better aligned with your in-game progress.
You’ll now encounter tougher foes after making significant progress in the game.
Brutes now inflict less damage but have more health.
Damage and health of enemies in Expert worlds have been reduced.
Enemies in Cozy Worlds now inflict less damage and have less health.
Storm Wild enemies now inflict less damage.
Knockback on player weapons and enemy attacks have been adjusted
Crafting Additions & Tweaks
All max item stack sizes have been increased to 80.
The cost of crafting Storage Chests has been reduced.
Simple, Powered, and Steerable Wheels are now lighter, resulting in improved buoyancy in water.
Coconut and Banana trees now drop wood.
Metal Plates have been added for use in several recipes. Craft them from any type of metal ore.
Consuming Storm Fruit and Storm Smoothies will allow you to stay in Storms longer without being teleported back.
Storm Runes have been added. Acquire these via Storm Rune Tomes.
Soil Plots have been added, which can be made with Snow and Sand.
Amber has been swapped with Obsidian in the Desert cliffs, and Amber has been added to Grassland caves along with Copper.
Bug Fixes
Fixed an issue with the reward display in the Rebel Village Square.
Addressed some server crashes that occur while in caves.
Fixed a rare crash that occurs when enemies are deciding who to target.
Corrected cases where the player gets out of sync with flying vehicles.
Fixed some rare crashes when loading into worlds and generating terrain.
Fixed cases where players lose some control inputs after riding Klombo.
Addressed some instances of NPCs and animals spawning beneath the ground.
Fixed a bug where a number of prefab building pieces were not being unlocked in Survival Worlds.
Fixed the naming of a number of building pieces so they’re clearer.
Addressed the looping collision audio involving Dynamic Objects and Swivels.
Fortnite’s New Update Also Introduces “Brick Life” Launching Dec. 12
What Is Fortnite LEGO Brick Life?
Pack up your bricks and pieces and step into an ever-evolving city, where you can build your own stories by interacting with both the environment and your fellow residents.
Gather your friends (and make new ones!) as you explore vibrant locales, like sunset-drenched beaches and the mysterious Mourndale Academy, alongside 31 other players. Become the ultimate socialite and hang out in restaurants, house parties, and rooftop clubs. Activities in LEGO® Fortnite Brick Life are better together too; host a band practice down the beach, grab a bite to eat with friends, or race through the streets on hoverboards.
Start your dream job
First things first, you’re going to need to make a living — which means you’ll need to get a job! Whatever you fancy, there’s a profession for everyone in Brick Bay. Here are just a few of the different roles you can take:
Courier – Deliver parcels to other Brick Bay residents!
Academy Professor – Share your knowledge with the class at Moundale Academy.
Security Officer – Make sure crime doesn’t pay.
Scoundrel – Prank fellow city-goers.
Sushi Chef – Serve up the tastiest fish in Brick Bay!
Fortune Teller – What does your future hold? New furniture!
When it comes to LEGO bundles, Epic notes: “While most Decor Bundles and Builds from LEGO Fortnite Odyssey are cross-compatible with LEGO Fortnite Brick Life, a small selection of especially large Builds will not be available for use at launch. However, these will be supported in the near future, so stay tuned for updates!”
How to Access and Play Fortnite LEGO Brick Life
Wondering where you need to go to start your city life? When you head into Discover — Fortnite’s main menu — you’ll now find LEGO Fortnite listed as its own unique category within Fortnite.
There, you’ll find LEGO Fortnite Brick Life, as well as LEGO Fortnite Odyssey (the original LEGO Fortnite survival experience, now with all-new features, characters, an electrifying villain, and a new name!) and any creator-made or LEGO Fortnite Islands. Simply select “LEGO Fortnite Brick Life” to start building your new city lifestyle!
There are three ways to text chat in Fortnite – in a Party Channel, Game Channel or in a Direct Message. Here’s how it works:
Party Channel: When you join a party, you will automatically be connected to a Party Channel and can chat with all of your party members across any Fortnite island you’re playing. Party Channel chat persists for as long as you’re in Fortnite and in that party.
Game Channel: When you join an island that supports Game Channel text chat, you’re in a public conversation with other players who are on the same instance of the island, regardless of their location on the island. Game Channel chat persists for as long as you’re on the island. It will be up to creators to decide whether they support Game Channels in their islands, and whether the channel includes all players on the island or just teams.
Direct Messages (DMs): You can send one-on-one messages to other players on your friends list. To DM friends, you can hit the “+” button when text chat is open, or you can click the ‘DM’ button from your friend’s profile. Direct Messages persist for as long as you’re in Fortnite. Note: you can only send or receive DMs from players on your Fortnite or platform friends list who are online.
Fortnite Datamined Content From Patch v33.10 Reveals What’s Incoming
NEW FORTNITE CHAPTER 6 NERFS & BUFFS ‼️
• Void Oni Mask distance & speed NERFED
• Holo AR Damage nerfed from 28/29/31/33/34 to 27/29/30/32/33
• Holo AR Headshot Damage nerfed too
• Surgefire SMG Fire Rate Charge increased
• Oni Shotgun Damage BUFFED from 77/82/86/91/95 to… pic.twitter.com/OPMTZCRVXe
Epic Games has released Fortnite update 1.000.161 for version 33.10 today. The biggest addition today includes new modes to Lego Fortnite. This includes Lego Fortnite: Odyssey as well as a new open-world experience called Lego Fortnite: Brick Life. Check out the full details down below.
New Lego Modes Are Here in Fortnite Update 1.000.161
LEGO Fortnite Brick Life: Build your life in the big city!
Make new friends, explore the sights, move into your dream home, and start building your lifestyle in LEGO® Fortnite Brick Life! It’s an all-new social roleplay experience in the LEGO Fortnite world, launching on December 12!
At launch, LEGO Fortnite Brick Life will be available on all platforms and regions where Fortnite is supported, with the exception of South Korea.
What is LEGO Fortnite Brick Life?
Pack up your bricks and pieces and step into an ever-evolving city, where you can build your own stories by interacting with both the environment and your fellow residents.
Gather your friends (and make new ones!) as you explore vibrant locales, like sunset-drenched beaches and the mysterious Mourndale Academy, alongside 31 other players. Become the ultimate socialite and hang out in restaurants, house parties, and rooftop clubs. Activities in LEGO® Fortnite Brick Life are better together too; host a band practice down the beach, grab a bite to eat with friends, or race through the streets on hoverboards.
You’ll also decorate your own home with a wide range of LEGO furniture, afforded by taking on an assortment of jobs — from a mystical Fortune Teller to a hard-working Sushi Chef.
Start your dream job
First things first, you’re going to need to make a living — which means you’ll need to get a job! Whatever you fancy, there’s a profession for everyone in Brick Bay. Here are just a few of the different roles you can take:
Courier – Deliver parcels to other Brick Bay residents!
Academy Professor – Share your knowledge with the class at Moundale Academy.
Security Officer – Make sure crime doesn’t pay.
Scoundrel – Prank fellow city-goers.
Sushi Chef – Serve up the tastiest fish in Brick Bay!
Fortune Teller – What does your future hold? New furniture!
Fancy a career change? Go right ahead! In Brick Bay, you can take up a new job whenever you feel like it — no interview required! Try out all the different professions until you find your favorites. Keep an eye on your in-game Phone too, as businesses will occasionally send out calls for help.
Own your dream home
Where will you go to relax after a hard day’s work? There are several empty lots found throughout the city where you can place a home — ranging from cozy suburban houses to sleek apartments and luxurious penthouses. Pick and purchase your very own home, then customize it to your heart’s content!
But before you get to that, you’ll need some stuff to decorate it with. Open up your Phone to access the Furniture Catalogue, where you’ll find a huge assortment of items you can use to personalize your new place! If you’re looking for something more unique, stop by the Furniture Shop right down the block, which regularly has brand-new items.
Already got some Decor Bundles and Builds boxed up and ready to go? Then you can use these in LEGO Fortnite Brick Life too — just look for the cross-compatible icon in your Locker.
Please note: While most Decor Bundles and Builds from LEGO Fortnite Odyssey are cross-compatible with LEGO Fortnite Brick Life, a small selection of especially large Builds will not be available for use at launch. However, these will be supported in the near future, so stay tuned for updates!
Explore and meet new residents
After a hard day’s work, unwind with your friends! There’s absolutely tons to see and do across Brick Bay, so grab your best pals and see what’s out there. As you get to know the city, you’ll meet new LEGO faces as well as other players. Say hello to those you meet who are out and about using text chat. You can choose who you chat with in Fortnite’s Settings.
You can also interact using any Emotes or Jam Tracks (including the use of Jam Loops — a first for LEGO Fortnite!) in your Locker, providing they are compatible with the LEGO Fortnite universe. Don’t forget to show off your style using your existing Outfits, too.
Explore everything Brick Bay has to offer
There’s something for everyone in Brick Bay; you’ve just got to know where to find it! This bustling bricktropolis is full of interesting locales to explore, landmarks to admire, jobs to try out, and so much more. Not sure where to head first? Here are a few recommendations:
Town Square
There’s nothing square about this Town Square. As the center of Brick Bay, it’s the ideal place to meet your friends for a coffee and then head out for your urban adventures.
The Beach!
The purr-fect place to catch the sun! Head to the beach and get a tan on the sunbed, zip along the coast on a hoverboard, visit Cozy Paws Cafe, work out at MeowSwole’s Gym, or listen to tunes by the stage.
t might be dark, but it’s full of bright ideas. Explore Brick Bay’s home of mystery and spellcasting. Be sure to stop by the school and check out a potion class!
The Rooftop Club Grand Opening!
Have you noticed some construction going on in the city? The Rooftop Club will have its grand opening on December 18, and you’re all invited! Pick out your best Outfit for when the doors open and prepare for a party overlooking the entire city. The Rooftop Club will be the first of many new additions opening up in Brick Bay. Stay tuned for more info!
How to play LEGO Fortnite Brick Life
Wondering where you need to go to start your city life? When you head into Discover — Fortnite’s main menu — you’ll now find LEGO Fortnite listed as its own unique category within Fortnite.
There, you’ll find LEGO Fortnite Brick Life, as well as LEGO Fortnite Odyssey (the original LEGO Fortnite survival experience, now with all-new features, characters, an electrifying villain, and a new name!) and any creator-made or LEGO Fortnite Islands. Simply select “LEGO Fortnite Brick Life” to start building your new city lifestyle!
Unlock the Chord Kahale and Mr Dappermint Outfits!
Planning to head to Brick Bay on mobile? Then you’ll be able to unlock the Chord Kahele Outfit, which comes with both LEGO and Fortnite Styles! All you have to do is earn XP in Fortnite while playing through the Fortnite Mobile App, downloaded via the Epic Games Store or other supported storefronts, by February 21.
Please note: The Chord Kahele Outfit is not exclusive to this promotion and may appear in the Shop at a later date.
Connect your LEGO and Epic Games accounts together beginning December 10 and you’ll also automatically unlock the Mr Dappermint Outfit! Already linked your accounts? Then this Outfit will be waiting for you in your Locker when the promotion begins. Players who are linking their accounts for the first time will also unlock the Explorer Emilie Outfit.
Be whoever you want to be in LEGO Fortnite Brick Life. The city gates open December 12!
LEGO® Fortnite Becomes LEGO Fortnite Odyssey with the Storm Chasers Update!
The world of LEGO® Fortnite was first assembled one year ago, and it’s grown a lot since then. We’re excited to share that LEGO Fortnite has a new name — LEGO Fortnite Odyssey!
When you head into Discover, you’ll see LEGO Fortnite is now its own unique category within Fortnite. There, you’ll find LEGO Fortnite Odyssey, LEGO Group-made islands, creator-made LEGO islands, and LEGO Fortnite Brick Life, a new social roleplay experience launching on December 12!
In LEGO Fortnite Odyssey the Storm King has thundered onto the scene in the survival mode’s latest update: Storm Chasers! With his storm-wild legion, led by Raven, the Storm King has everything he needs to complete his sinister quest to consume all. It’s up to you and your friends to stop him!
Find the Storm Chaser Village, meet new friends, and build up the strength to take down this electrifying evil. As you go about your journey, battle all-new foes, brave perilous dungeons, and build powerful new weapons using improved crafting mechanics.
Your Journey Begins With the Storm Chaser Village!
You’re not the only one trying to fight back against the Storm King… so are the Storm Chasers! You’ll find this heroic ensemble of do-gooders, including their determined leader Carl Ruckus and the big-brained Meteorologist Dr. Borrasca, taking cover in the Storm Chaser Village.
As you get to know the crew, they’ll give you goals to complete while you’re out on your adventures that’ll help you progress toward your ultimate goal of defeating the Storm King. Got various requests to complete? Keep track of your progress using your handy Journal! From here, you can also pin goals to your HUD to easily track them from across your current world.
Head Out Into the Storm
You’re gonna need more than an umbrella to deal with these storms. The Storm King’s invasion has warped the very fabric of reality, causing enormous storm systems to appear at random locations across the map!
There are tons of secrets waiting for those brave enough to venture into these shrouded areas… just try not to get zapped by Lightning Strikes as you explore.
You’ll find a Storm Dungeon at the center of the storms, each of which holds a fragment of the Storm King’s electrifying power at its core. Navigate your way through the dangers to strike a blow to his almighty influence, and get one step closer to liberating your world. Just be careful as the closer you get to the end, the bigger the dangers you’ll have to contend with!
Once you conquer a Storm Dungeon, the surrounding storm will disappear – meaning you’re free to explore the area without fear of being zapped. But it won’t take long for the Storm King’s thunderous might to recharge. After 24 hours, conquered Storm Dungeons are reborn with new pathways, dangers, and puzzles. Be prepared to conquer a new challenge every time!
Introducing the Villains!
Prepare to take on the Storm King’s Acolytes! This ferocious faction of fanatics is causing havoc throughout the worlds of LEGO Fortnite Odyssey. Keep your eyes peeled for the Acolyte’s most Elite units, who have special abilities granted to them by the villainous king himself. Be wary of the Storm Crawlers too, they give a nasty shock!
Raven
The Storm King’s right-hand man! Raven will appear somewhere within the world after you’ve helped the Storm Chasers significantly advance their village. Defeat this fearsome foe, and you’ll be able to break the arcane lock keeping a mysterious gateway at the centre of your world’s largest storm closed…
The Storm King
Send this menacing monarch back to his own dimension! Step through the gateway after taking down Raven and you’ll be teleported to the Storm King’s lair. This multi-stage boss battle will be the ultimate test of your wits, battle skills, and survival instincts — bringing along some friends for reinforcements is highly recommended.
Emerge victorious, and you’ll be well-rewarded for your heroic efforts with epic loot! Drops include the Thunderclap Blade, Cyclone Pickaxe, and Shatterhorn Fragments, which you can use to craft powerful weapons and improved tools. But the fight isn’t over just yet… After 24 hours, the Storm King will power back up! Gather your friends and take him down again to earn more rewards.
New Adventure? New Gameplay Mechanics!
The Storm Chasers Update comes with an electrifying number of gameplay improvements, from an overhaul of progression systems to all-new crafting systems.
Progress your adventure anywhere, anytime
From the dusty sands to the frozen wildlands — the enemy difficulty has now been equalized across biomes, giving you the freedom to take your adventure anywhere you choose! To improve balance further, the health and damage of enemies have also been adjusted across the board.
Component-based Crafting
Build your way out of any situation, with whatever you’ve got to hand. The Storm Chasers Update introduces Component-based crafting, meaning you’ve now got more flexibility to decide which materials you’d like to use to build your favorite weapons and tools. But think carefully, as the quality of the materials you decide to use when crafting will affect the attributes and rarity of the end result.
Several improvements have also been made to resource-gathering to make it more intuitive. Wood, Stone, Metal, Gem, and Rift are each assigned a Power Tier that conveys their rarity, with Wood being the lowest (Common) and Rift being the highest (Legendary).
The Legendary Forge
Build your ultimate end-game weapon! The Legendary Forge is an upgrade station you can build to boost your gear to new heights. Imbue a Tier 4 weapon or Tool with Rift Crystals, unlocking its yet-untapped potential. You must then use the Rifted item to increase the Rift energy flowing through it, until it evolves into its final form, unlocking hidden stats! The Storm King won’t know what hit him.
Down but Not Out
Peely is down, someone help him up! When you run out of health, other players and NPCs can now revive you and get you back into battle.
Vehicle-Guided Builds
Travel the world in style with these new guided Builds! The Lil’ Barge is just the thing for minifigures who prefer to keep dry while navigating the waters, while the speedy Storm Chaser will get you from A to B in no time. You can unlock these Builds by progressing through the Storm King’s Questline.
Bring along a friend with Couch Co-Op!
The Storm King will fall twice as fast with two heroes! LEGO Fortnite Odyssey is fully compatible with split-screen on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One.
Here’s a quick reminder on how to access split-screen in LEGO Fortnite:
Start Fortnite and go to the LEGO Fortnite Lobby.
Connect the second controller.
Select the second player’s console account. (Note: Guest and Quick Play console accounts are not supported.)
After picking a console account, Fortnite will automatically ask the player to link their Epic account. (If they link their Epic account, they can access their Locker Outfits, Passes, Quests, and other progress.)
After the second player is logged into Fortnite, they will appear in the Lobby.
Hold onto your bricks… Split-screen mode will automatically begin when you start LEGO Fortnite!
LEGO Pass: Chill & Thrill
Taking down the Storm King is thirsty work, so grab a refreshment at Peely’s Juice Bar! This Decor Bundle is just one of the oddities you’ll find to add to your Odyssey in the Chill & Thrill LEGO Pass!
The Chill & Thrill LEGO Pass will use the newly announced progression system. That means it’ll be included as part of Crew and will be progressed using XP acquired from any source across Fortnite! This pass will also have only one track, including free and premium rewards.
There are five Decor Bundles you can grab for free in the Chill & Thrill Pass, as well as two Loading Screens, three Player Banners, and the Raven’s Mausoleum Build. They say it’s where villains like to roost.
You’ll be able to unlock an additional 11 Decor Bundles by purchasing the Premium Reward Track upgrade for 1,400 V-Bucks, including the Lounge Tent and Arcade Tent! There are also extra Builds up for grabs, including the Main Stage Build as the final Premium reward in the Pass.
After purchasing the Premium Reward Track upgrade, you’ll instantly unlock the Raven Team Syd Outfit. Whether you’re using its LEGO Style or Fortnite Style, it’s hauntingly cheerful.
Heads-up! The LEGO Chill & Thrill Pass will be available to progress until March 11 at 4 AM ET. Its free rewards, premium rewards, and the Raven Team Syd Outfit reward are not exclusive to the Pass, as you may be able to purchase them in the Fortnite Shop later.
Unlock the Mr Dappermint Outfit!
Want to look minty fresh during your battle against the Storm King? Connect your LEGO and Epic Games accounts together from December 10, and you’ll automatically unlock the Mr Dappermint Outfit, as well as the Explorer Emilie Outfit!
Already linked your accounts? Then the Mr Dappermint Outfit will be waiting for you in your Locker when the promotion begins.
Quality-of-Life Improvements
Here are some of the other gameplay improvements you can expect to see when the Storm Chasers Update launches on December 10:
Gameplay & Exploration Enhancements
All melee attacks now have increased range.
Jump height has been slightly increased.
Stamina consumption has been reduced while sprinting and swimming.
Player inventory size has been increased.
Text chat support has been added
Caves and Bus Stations will now appear on your Minimap from further away.
You can now use Stations in the rain.
More goals and locations are now marked on the Map.
You’ll no longer take damage from Cold or Warm. However, you will still take damage while Freezing or Burning.
Added the Slurp Launcher! Use it to heal yourself and your friends.
Balancing & Progression Improvements
Run for your life! Enemies way above your current power level will now be marked with a Threat Indicator.
One Shot Protection has been reworked to make it more forgiving.
Increased the maximum durability of many items.
Increased starting health on new worlds from three to five hearts.
Village upgrade rewards and villager job rewards have been reworked to streamline progression.
Chests will now reward loot better aligned with your in-game progress.
You’ll now encounter tougher foes after making significant progress in the game.
Brutes now inflict less damage but have more health.
Damage and health of enemies in Expert worlds have been reduced.
Enemies in Cozy Worlds now inflict less damage and have less health.
Storm Wild enemies now inflict less damage.
Knockback on player weapons and enemy attacks have been adjusted
Crafting Additions & Tweaks
All max item stack sizes have been increased to 80.
The cost of crafting Storage Chests has been reduced.
Simple, Powered, and Steerable Wheels are now lighter, resulting in improved buoyancy in water.
Coconut and Banana trees now drop wood.
Metal Plates have been added for use in several recipes. Craft them from any type of metal ore.
Consuming Storm Fruit and Storm Smoothies will allow you to stay in Storms longer without being teleported back.
Storm Runes have been added. Acquire these via Storm Rune Tomes.
Soil Plots have been added, which can be made with Snow and Sand.
Amber has been swapped with Obsidian in the Desert cliffs, and Amber has been added to Grassland caves along with Copper.
Bug Fixes
Fixed an issue with the reward display in the Rebel Village Square.
Addressed some server crashes that occur while in caves.
Fixed a rare crash that occurs when enemies are deciding who to target.
Corrected cases where the player gets out of sync with flying vehicles.
Fixed some rare crashes when loading into worlds and generating terrain.
Fixed cases where players lose some control inputs after riding Klombo.
Addressed some instances of NPCs and animals spawning beneath the ground.
Fixed a bug where a number of prefab building pieces were not being unlocked in Survival Worlds.
Fixed the naming of a number of building pieces so they’re clearer.
Addressed the looping collision audio involving Dynamic Objects and Swivels.
Introducing a New Text Chat Experience in Fortnite
How to Text Chat in Fortnite
There are three ways to text chat in Fortnite – in a Party Channel, Game Channel or in a Direct Message. Here’s how it works:
Party Channel: When you join a party, you will automatically be connected to a Party Channel and can chat with all of your party members across any Fortnite island you’re playing. Party Channel chat persists for as long as you’re in Fortnite and in that party.
Game Channel: When you join an island that supports Game Channel text chat, you’re in a public conversation with other players who are on the same instance of the island, regardless of their location on the island. Game Channel chat persists for as long as you’re on the island. It will be up to creators to decide whether they support Game Channels in their islands, and whether the channel includes all players on the island or just teams.
Direct Messages (DMs): You can send one-on-one messages to other players on your friends list. To DM friends, you can hit the “+” button when text chat is open, or you can click the ‘DM’ button from your friend’s profile. Direct Messages persist for as long as you’re in Fortnite. Note: you can only send or receive DMs from players on your Fortnite or platform friends list who are online.
Fortnite v33.10 Houses New Datamined Content
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Ubisoft has released a new update for Riders Republic today which brings in Season 13 content to the game. This is update 1.26 (PS5 version 1.026) and it includes five new ‘Mass Races’. New items are also available to unlock. Check out the content down below.
Check out Riders Republic Update 1.26 Season 13 Content this Winter:
From December 11 to March 12, immerse yourself in a season packed with thrilling content, festive events, and gameplay that brings the winter spirit alive. With dazzling decorations, challenging races, and creative new features, it’s the perfect lead-up to Riders Republic’s epic Year 4!
What’s New in Season 13
Patch Highlights
Launch & Maintenance: Season 13 kicks off December 11, following TU 26 maintenance on December 10. This update isn’t just about bug fixes—it’s loaded with fresh features and improvements inspired by community feedback.
New Mass Races
Five brand-new Mass Race tracks debut this season, including two releasing at the start. These courses are designed to test even the most skilled riders, featuring daring twists, unexpected obstacles, and non-stop thrills. The remaining 3 Mass Races will arrive one per season for the rest of Year 4! Time to learn some new lines!
Seasonal Highlights
Winter Hub Transformation
From December 20 to 27, Riders Ridge will transform into a winter wonderland, complete with festive decorations and holiday lights. Ring in the new year with a New Year’s Eve celebration and in-game fireworks lighting up the night sky!
New Season Progression
Progress through an updated seasonal system. Complete challenges to earn unique rewards and climb the winter ranks!
The Lunar New Year Festival Returns to Riders Republic!
Celebrate two weeks of Lunar New Year excitement! This year there is a special outfit designed for the festival and a promotional bundle of outfits from previous seasons created in collaboration with the Shanghai studio!
We’ll also have two LIVE events and a LIVE area, both featuring the For Ya track and the festive outfit. Finally, a weekly challenge with a lunar themed helmet as a reward!
Live Events
Talking about Live Events, season 13 brings a packed lineup of winter-themed live events filled with challenges and competitions that keep the action fresh week after week.
More Borgirs for your boxes!
For our veteran riders, we’re adding a little extra to the mix! This season, expect more surprises tucked into our Burger Boxes. Keep an eye out—you never know what exclusive rewards might be waiting inside!
New Store Outfits
Stay stylish on the slopes with an all-new selection of outfits. From rugged winter gear to eye-catching accessories, there’s something for every rider this season.
User-Generated Content (UGC) Improvements
Enhanced Creation Tools: Season 13 introduces upgraded event creation tools, adding options for custom music, thumbnails, and layout testing to help creators bring their visions to life.
Sorting Filters: New filters make it easy to find your perfect event, whether you’re in the mood for racing, trick challenges, or casual play.
Want a sneak peek at even more Event Creator tools coming in Year 4? Check out our latest article!
Year 4 Pass Content
To celebrate the start of Year 4 in the Republic and the end-of-year festivities, the Cartoon Pack is available for 4 Bucks only for the first two weeks of the season! No need to get RC— grab it with in-game currency and celebrate in style!
Join the Winter Adventure!
Winter Season 13 has something for everyone—whether it’s holiday cheer, fresh outfits, or new challenges. So gear up, embrace the snow, and dive into Riders Republic’s ultimate winter celebration!
When the next update is out, our readers will be the first to know.
NetEase has released Marvel Rivals’ first post-release patch on all platforms, and while this doesn’t include any balance changes, it does resolve a good number of bugs. Console players will see this as Marvel Rivals update 1.000.003, and it’s a small download, though those on PC can expect it to be much bigger.
Most notable fixes include improvements on having heroes stuck in various map areas. Crashing issues have been mitigated, though we suspect that won’t be gone completely. There’s a lot to take in, as there are even platform-specific changes made too.
Marvel Rivals Update 1.000.003 Now Out and Brings a Load of Fixes
Download Size: 830MB (PS5), estimated 8-9GB (PC)
All Platforms
General
· When playing highlights and recordings, crosshair deviation would be significant, and there was a possibility for lag. This issue has been resolved.
· Changing where Highlights were saved would cause the game to crash. This issue has been resolved.
· Players joining a Quick Match as a replacement may not be able to see heroes’ equipped costumes. This issue has been resolved.
· Mission progress on the Season Event screen would not display correctly. This issue has been resolved.
· Fixed some textual errors. More fixes will be coming in a future update.
· After a crash, the game had a chance to freeze for a long period of time before closing. This issue has been resolved, and now the game will close after crashing.
· Fixed some relatively common crash issues.
Maps & Game Modes
· On certain maps (particularly Hydra Charteris Base: Hell’s Heaven and Klyntar: Symbiotic Surface), special collisions on the edges would cause the player’s character to become stuck or clip through and enter strange areas. These issues have been largely resolved, but as this affects multiple maps and areas, this bug may be present elsewhere. We will work to continue fixing such issues and develop a solution to thoroughly prevent them.
· In the foggy areas of Intergalactic Empire of Wakanda: Hall of Djalia and Intergalactic Empire of Wakanda: Birnin T’Challa:
– Fog would disappear from Hela and Storm’s perspectives when they activated their Ultimates. This issue has been resolved.
– After Jeff the Land Shark was revived while in the fog, his teammates and enemies would not be able to see the special effects of Joyful Splash. This issue has been resolved.
· In Hydra Charteris Base: Hell’s Heaven – Frozen Airfield:
– In Competitive, if a player was KO’d while moving near a target area, it would cause the lightings to behave abnormally. This issue has been resolved.
– During matches, disconnecting and reconnecting could cause desynchronization of some doors (i.e., a door looked to be closed, but the player could walk through; a door looked to be open, but the player couldn’t walk through). This issue has been resolved.
· Hydra Charteris Base: Hell’s Heaven – Eldritch Monument:
– When the target area is ascending or descending, if Adam Warlock used his Ultimate, his teammates would potentially revive and be stuck beneath the terrain if they were right on the target area platform. This issue has been resolved.
– When the target area is ascending or descending, if Thor or Loki were revived by Hela’s team-up ability, they would potentially revive and be stuck beneath the terrain if they were right on the target area platform. This issue has been resolved.
– When the target area is ascending or descending, if Jeff the Land Shark used his Ultimate to devour characters, they would potentially become stuck beneath the terrain if they were right on the target area platform. This issue has been resolved.
– When the target area is ascending or descending, if Winter Soldier hit an enemy with his Ultimate and they landed right on the target area platform, damage may be lost. This issue has been resolved.
· When switching between rounds in Competitive, if the destination was not the last stage of a map, it would cause the vehicle’s effective range to not display when it approached the destination, impacting determination of the effective occupation range. This issue has been resolved.
· Upon reaching the third round in Competitive Convoy or Convergence, heroes had a chance to carry over their Ultimate energy from the second round. This issue has been resolved, and heroes will no longer inherit their Ultimate energy.
Heroes
· When Wolverine had his Deadpool & Wolverine costume equipped, no ability voice lines other than the Undying Animal ability’s line would play. This issue has been resolved.
· After Star-Lord’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’s MVP animation played, sound effects would not be played in the results screen. This issue has been resolved.
· When Iron Fist used pings, the corresponding voice lines would not be triggered. This issue has been resolved.
· The description for ADS sensitivity in Black Widow’s settings was incorrect. This issue has been resolved.
· In certain situations, Black Widow’s Ultimate would not recover energy as intended. This issue has been resolved.
· In certain extreme situations, Captain America’s Ultimate wouldn’t end as intended. This issue has been resolved.
· When Doctor Strange’s portals triggered terrain KOs, they would mistakenly restore Doctor Strange’s Ultimate energy. For now, we have disabled the portals’ terrain KO attribution to temporarily fix this issue (i.e., terrain KOs will not count toward Doctor Strange’s own KOs). Rest assured, this bug will be resolved in a future update, at which time we will restore the portals’ KO attribution.
PC
· Using FSR 3 frame generation technology to modify the resolution could cause memory leaks, resulting in blurry models. This issue has been resolved.
Console
· After equipping the PlayStation bundle’s Scarlet Spider costume, restarting the game could cause the costume to not display as correctly equipped. This issue has been resolved.
We expect a bigger patch to be released before the year ends, and this one should include a few balance changes to some heroes. Once NetEase releases info about it, we’ll be sure to let our readers know.
After the release of Season 4 last month, Ubisoft has come out with Skull and Bones update 1.000.022. This is tagged as patch Y1S4.1 and it comes with additional increase to warehouse space, a new matchmaking tab, gameplay improvements and more. Check out the patch notes down below.
Here’s What’s New in the Latest Skull and Bones Update Version 1.000.022:
Update 4.1 brings a host of gameplay improvements, including an additional increase to warehouse space. This update also sees plenty of bug fixes, addressing many of the key issues reported by the Skull and Bones community.
What’s New?
Call to Arms
The Shadow Legion spreads their dark influence over the region, unleashed by the pirate lord, Vikram Rajan, now even stronger than ever before. Rise and push back against the wave of threats lest the region fall under the weight of tyranny.
The new “Matchmaking” tab is available in the journal for players to view available high-difficulty events.
Players can look out for the Season 4 Mythic World Event “The Great Shadow” and start matchmaking via “Start Call to Arms“, which has a cost of 5 Pulsing Schaduw Remnants.
Matchmaking via “Start Call to Arms” extends across different servers.
Obtain “Pulsing Schaduw Remnant” by defeating Vikram in these world events: “Curse of the Schaduw” and “The Looming Shadow“.
Once 6 players have been found, they will be transported to another instance where the Mythic World Event takes place.
Matchmaking may take place in groups, but all group members are each required to own the 5 Pulsing Schaduw Remnants to queue together as a group.
While the event is active with 6 players, participants will not be able to invite other players to join the event unless an existing participant drops out.
Note: Should a player invite another player when there are already 6 players in the Mythic World Event, the invited player will only successfully be able to join if there is an empty slot or upon completion of the Mythic World Event.
Following the conclusion of the Mythic World Event the instance will open, and other players will be able to join that instance.
Rewards:
Complete Wanted: Vikram Rajan (deadly) five times to complete the achievement: “Redeemer” and obtain the Ship Aura “Mournful Shades“.
Obtain Vikram’s Strongbox and gain Crystalized Tainted Wood, Pieces of Eight, a guaranteed Epic equipment, more Vikram vanities, and more!
Megafort Oosten
“Start Call to Arms” is now available on Megafort Oosten.
Increased Warehouse Storage
The maximum capacity has been increased by 10 storage slots.
Improved Resources of Trade Routes
Added more Secondary Material loot drop to various Trade Routes across the map.
Note: This applies to regular trade routes and not Merchant Convoy events.
Improved Rewards from Treasure Map Hunts
Increased Secondary Material amount looted from Treasure map hunts.
Note: Live since S4 release.
Improved Rewards from Cutthroat Cargo
Added Secondary Material and Ammunition as an obtainable reward.
Increased base silver amount earned.
Note: Live since S4 release.
Gameplay Updates
Jettison upon Subsequent Death
The jettison loot that was dropped upon sinking the first time will not disappear upon subsequent deaths.
The jettison loot will disappear if player does not pick it up:
If the player changes servers
Within 60 minutes
Improvements to Recommended Activities Menu
Added new categories of activities to be recommended to players, including activities like Time-Limited Events and Smuggler Marks.
Weapons
Updated projectile of the Hellepoort to regular culverin ammunition visual effects.
Improvements & Bug Fixes
Equipment and Perks
Fixed an issue where the gear score of Agni’s Fury is lower than intended.
Fixed an issue where the “Phoenix Talons“cannon triggers ‘Taunt‘ on friendly players while in PVE mode.
Fixed an issue that affected perks with the “increase charge rate” function:
Decoy Deck – Increases the Charge Rate of the Taunted status effect on enemy targets by 7%.
Rifled Barrel Workship – Increases Charge Rate of the Flooded status effect on a target by 6%.
Cannonball-Charging Station – Increases Charge Rate of the Punctured status effect on enemy ships by 6%.
Debris Locker – Increases Charge Rate of the Torn Sails status effect on enemy ships by 6%.
Langrage Barrels – Increases Charge Rate of Torn Sails status effect on enemy ships by 8%.
Quick-Igniting Powder – Increases Charge Rate of Ablaze status effect on enemy ships by 8%.
Amber Coating Station – Increases Charge Rate of the Stormstruck status effect on enemy ships by 8%.
Density Furniture – Increases Charge Rate of the Flooded status effect on enemy ships by 8%.
Volatile Fuel – Increases Charge Rate of the Ablaze effect on enemy ships by 10%.
Hostile Takeover
Fixed an issue where the Solo Hostile Takeover opportunity included multiple players in the same opportunity.
Contracts
Fixed an issue where the contract objective for “Cutthroat Secrets” did not update even after sinking “Scurlock’s Traitors” present near ‘Jiwe’ capital.
Updated the contract objective from “Sink Phoenix Talon warships with Electric Damage” to the intended “Sink Phoenix Talon warships with Stormstruck“.
Fixed issue where the contract “A Delicate Alliance” did not update to Plunder step if player travelled to location from the north of Fara capital.
Fixed an issue where the bounty contract “Jaws of Retribution” was automatically failed upon accepting the contract.
Fixed an issue where group members’ salvage of Auxiliary weapons did not count towards objectives of the job board contract “Salvage Auxiliaries“.
Fixed an issue where the NPC was not visible for group members at the second step of the contract, “Voices from the Past“.
Fixed an issue where the hourglass icon was not appearing on the HUD while playing as a group at the last step of the contract “Voices from the Past“.
Fixed an issue where the group members were able to “Search for Clue” when ship is not present on the location while progressing in the contract “Grim Tidings“.
Fixed an issue where the rogue reinforcements spawn repeatedly during the contract “Blood-Soaked Silver“.
Fixed an issue where the out of bounds timer duration is too short, players may end up experiencing mutiny if the player leaves the contract area in contract “A Prized Possession“.
Loot & Resources
Fixed an issue where the Cosmetic Chest did not unlock when player is about to receive the item which they already own.
Fixed an issue where players were able to jettison the “Empowered Schaduw Fragments“.
Fixed an issue where the floating loot was not highlighted after completing the Cross-Continental World Event.
World Events
Fixed an issue where the damage dealt by ships from the Rempah faction is lower than intended.
Fixed an issue where players can damage Vikram through barrier by using Crew Attack during “Curse of the Schaduw” event.
Fixed an issue where Vikram Rajan’s barrier resets when a player respawns at an outpost after the player was sunk during the event “The Looming Shadow“.
Fixed an issue where the torpedoes launched by “Wolvenjager” deals less damage than intended.
Achievements and Challenges
Fixed an issue where the value in the achievement’s description did not match with the value displayed on the objectives for the achievement, “Mortar Mastery II“.
UI/UX
Fixed an issue where the “Store” button is missing after the player views the rules menu in the Smuggler Pass.
Fixed an issue in the codex where the values within the text descriptions of multiple furniture perks were different from the actual function.
Fixed an issue where the Remaining Distance displayed did not convert to countdown timer for the World Event “The Plague King” after La Peste’s Elite Warship reaches its destination.
Fixed an issue where the item refresh timer on the outpost vendors was stuck at 0s.
Fixed an issue where the incorrect subtext was displayed on certain upgradeable vanities in the Store.
Fixed an issue where the tutorial for the upgradeable figurehead did not appear upon obtaining the upgradeable vanity for the first time.
Fixed an issue where the player was unable to accept multiple contracts from the job board while using a controller.
Fixed an issue where players are unable to use the ‘A’ and ‘D’ keys view other rewards after using the mouse to navigate the Smuggler’s Reward.
Fixed an issue where the mysterious orb is not visible when the players are more than 230m away from the orb location in the contract “Wolves in the Water“.
Fixed an issue where ‘INVALID‘ text was appearing in the objective of the contracts “The Spice Must Flow” and “Twilight Keeper“.
Fixed an issue where a persistent loading screen is present after the player interacts with the options button after starting Vikram’s cutscene.
Updated the description of the “Wicked Harvest” booster to include the duration of the booster effect.
Fixed an issue where the effect from “Teuling’s Guidance” furniture would show up as an empty icon on player’s ship when it was active.
Fixed an issue where “Invalid” text is present on the “Lestari” Bounty while performing view in map from bounty selection page.
Fixed an issue where the countdown timer for “Teuling’s favor” was not removed upon re-entering the game after it expired.
Fixed an issue where overlapping text was present when previewing Smuggler Pass bundle while playing in the Japanese language.
Fixed an issue where the “Call-for-Help” button is covered due to extended text regarding event information when playing in the Japanese language.
Fixed an issue where achievements were not visible on player card after another participating player hovers on the other participants in Cutthroat Cargo.
Fixed an issue where the mark of gaining the item “Destroyed Beacon” is not displayed during the contract “Sable Refrain“.
Fixed an issue where players were unable to select and accept the last contract in the list of job board contracts after accepting all other contracts present in list without exiting the Job Board menu.
Fixed an issue where Asnah’s dialogue is captioned as Crew’s dialogue for the dialogue at the end of the contract “Grim Tidings” in English subtitles.
Fixed an issue where the Achievements icon was overlapping with the ship nameplate “Helmlord” after equipping all 3 achievements while playing in the Russian language.
Fixed an issue where the hourglass icon was missing on the objective of the contract “Harrowing Whispers“.
Fixed an issue where the “reactive” tags were missing from the upgradeable figureheads.
Fixed an issue where the Emote UI at the Cosmetics Shop does not update even after the player equips emote on Action Wheel in the Vanity Atelier.
Fixed an issue where the option for “Call-For-Help” is cut off while in the map view of the world event “The Spoils of War“.
Fixed an issue where the “Preview Exclusives” button in the Azure Solstice event menu is not functional via mouse click.
Fixed an issue where the “Talk” option is present instead of the ‘Interact’ option when interacting with the Azurite Lodestone.
Fixed an issue where the “Requires Infamy” prompt persists even when the player has higher infamy for the contract “Call of the Azure“.
Fixed an issue where the text “Choose ship list to access your fleet” overlaps with the items transfer window between the player’s warehouse and cargo.
Fixed an issue where the main contract icon was not displayed on the Sacred Gems in the player’s cargo while the contract “A Forgotten Past” is empty.
Fixed an issue where the Smuggler Pass bundle description is not clearly visible again a light background image.
Fixed an inaccurate description for emergency sails in the French localisation.
Fixed an issue with the text display of the “Sky Goddess” captain vanity set.
Fixed an issue where some pets are displayed twice in the Helm Offices.
Fixed an issue where the text in the contract “Destroy Dutch Towers” reads “Destroy Holland Towers” in German.
Camera & Graphics
Fixed an issue where the fire effects from “Head for Trouble” headwear blocked the view of the player when using first-person view on the ship.
Fixed an issue where the Sails Pattern did not match with the preview image when multiple sail patterns were equipped on Garuda Ship.
Fixed an issue where the visual effects of Vikram’s Monolith persist after the player defeats Vikram Rajan during world event “The Looming Shadow“.
Fixed an issue with camera angles clipping with player ships while sailing on rough seas.
Fixed an issue where an unintended black smoke effect was present when a random world event was active.
Fixed an issue where “The Great Shadow” captain vanity set was displayed in low resolution when previewing the set.
Fixed an issue where the wings of pet parrot Leif and Biru load with a delay when player releases aim while sailing.
Fixed an issue where the preview of Sail Patterns can be observed in Smuggler Pass rewards.
Game Stability & Optimization
Fixed a crash that occurred when players travelled to an event while the event is expiring simultaneously
When the next update is out, our readers will be notified.
It’s clear that GTA 6 will mark a pivotal moment in the video game industry. The gaming community is closely watching every move from Rockstar, with former developers of the Grand Theft Auto series predicting that players will be talking about this title “for years.” As a result, publishers are holding off on releasing more information, waiting to see what Take-Two has planned.
Game Publishers Avoiding Fall 2025 Releases to Avoid Competing with GTA 6
The reason? It’s well known that most publishers are avoiding a fall 2025 release to prevent their titles from competing with the highly anticipated GTA 6 launch. After all, such a move could seriously impact their sales. The need for caution is so strong that many companies around the world are putting their decisions on hold until they get more information about GTA 6.
Bloomberg journalist Jason Schreier recently reported that GTA 6 will dominate the video game landscape throughout 2025. Given the immense success of GTA V and GTA Online, which has sold over 200 million copies and is the second best-selling game of all time, along with the sky-high expectations for GTA 6, it’s no surprise that other publishers are adjusting their 2025 release plans around Rockstar’s new title. Sources close to Schreier have confirmed this, further highlighting the massive impact GTA 6 is expected to have on the industry.
“Anticipation is so high that some competing game publishers are waiting as long as possible to commit to their release dates for the fall,” Schreier writes in his article. “The publishers want to see whether GTA 6 will make its deadline or slip into 2026, these people say, and they’re determined to keep their own games far, far away.”
But will GTA 6 be delayed? This question emerged from a rumor in early September suggesting a possible date change for Rockstar’s open-world game. However, Schreier quickly dismissed the rumor, tweeting: “Good news is that six Rockstar employees all told me they have not heard of any delay.” Given Schreier’s reputation as one of the most reliable insiders in the industry, this statement carries significant weight.
If you can’t log in to Fortnite, it’s not just you, as Epic Games has taken the Fortnite servers down this December 10, 2024, and this is to usher in a new major patch in v33.10 on all platforms,
Players can expect the servers to be taken down 4 am ET/1 am PT/5 pm HKT, with downtime expected to last for at least 2-3 hours.
While the patch notes aren’t available yet, we know some of the upcoming new stuff. LEGO Fortnite players will see a massive change, as the mode will become known as LEGO Odyssey after applying today’s update.
LEGO Fortnite will feature “Brick Life” very soon, as it’s kicking off on December 12.
This patch will also introduce the “glow up” of text chat in Fortnite, which you can read about here.
Expect Marvel-themed shenanigans to take place again, as Fortnite is collaborating with NetEase with recently-released hero shooter, Marvel Rivals. There will be new Marvel cosmetics in the in-game shop and more.
Capcom has sprung a surprise patch for Resident Evil 4 on the PS5 on December 10, which players can download now. We can confirm that this patch is only available on PS5, as the we checked the last-gen versions, and didn’t get any download — at least for now.
Resident Evil 4 Update 1.410 Out This December 10
Capcom has not shared any patch notes just yet, though given we did get the PS5 Pro enhancement patch a month ago, it might be connected to that.
Outside of that, we aren’t expecting any gameplay-related changes, or this patch will be released on last-gen versions as well. We’ve reached out to Capcom to see if there’s anything the publisher has to say about today’s patch.
We’re not expecting anymore patches for Resident Evil 4, but if we do get one, we’ll let our readers know.
Developer Fatshark has released Warhammer: Vermintide 2 update 1.57 on consoles and PC. This update delivers a brand new mission for free called “The Forsaken Temple,” the first map of three from the new campaign, “Verminous Dreams.” .
Read on for the patch notes, details on the return of the Gifts of the Wolf Father event, and new stuff incoming to Versus next week.
Warhammer: Vermintide 2 Update 1.57 Brings New Free Mission
Features & Tweaks
Added the new free map: The Forsaken Temple.
This map is the first mission in the new Verminous Dreams campaign. More maps coming later!
Added Okri’s Challenges & rewards related to The Forsaken Temple
Added a new set of Premium Cosmetics: the Mythical Masquerade.
The Gotrek Gurnisson hero skin and hat, equippable by Bardin’s Slayer career.
The Naieth the Prophetess hero skin and hat, equippable by all of Kerillian’s careers.
The Felix Jaeger hero skin and hat, equippable by Kruber’s Mercenary career.
The Isabella Von Carstein hero skin and hat, equippable by Sienna’s Pyromancer and Necromancer careers.
The Count Boris Todbringer hero skin and hat, equippable by Saltzpyre’s Bounty Hunter career.
Minimum and maximum power level for items in chests and crafting increase by one for every level above 30 (added across all characters), before limiting it to its original max value.
Increasing the minimum means that at a certain level, all items are guaranteed to be max power.
Increasing the maximum and then reducing it to the cap means that you are more likely to roll a maximum power item as you increase levels, even before your minimum power gets high enough to be equal to the cap.
Enabled the Gifts of the Wolf Father advent calendar! Log in every day and check the calendar to unlock gifts!
Purchasing a DLC while in the keep now requires a game restart.
Fixes
Fixed an UI issue where Shillings and Helmgart Sellsword Marks would overlap with the store interface when looking for a match.
Fixed an issue causing Saltzpyre’s animation to not take a cool step forward when shooting the rapier’s pistol. Now he does his fancy move again!
Fixed a bug where Bardin could sometimes respond with a Kerillian voice line when Victor gets knocked down too many times
Upcoming playable monster: Rat Ogre – December 17
Coming December 17th: the Pactsworn are going to get another fun toy to torment the Hero team: The Rat Ogre will be a playable monster before the end of the year!
Gifts of the Wolf Father
How it works: Starting today and until January 3rd, every day you jump on Vermintide 2, you can access Lohner’s Emporium to claim that day’s Gift*. There’ll be cosmetics, illusions, coins, frames, and all sorts of goodies!
There might even be a very, very special hat that makes its long-awaited, fishy return!
You can check out the new cosmetics included in this patch right here.
Once another patch is released, we’ll be sure to let our readers know.
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