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Helldivers 2 Update 1.001.201 Out to fix Crashes and More This October 29

  by   Damien Seeto  
October 29, 2024 6:31 am in Title Updates and Patches

Arrowhead Game Studios has released Helldivers 2 update 1.001.201 for PS5 and PC today. Many crash issues have been fixed and they have fixed ragdolling when diving and crawling too. Read on for the full and official patch notes down below.

Helldivers 2 Update: 1.001.201 Patch Notes:

Overview

Balance changes

Fixes
  • Resolved Top Priority issues
  • Crashes & Soft Locks
  • Helldiver Fixes
  • Weapons & Stratagems
  • Enemies
  • Missions & Difficulties
  • Social Issues & Galactic War Map
  • Miscellaneous Fixes
Balancing

Stratagems

Shield Generator Relay

  • Increased lifetime from 30 to 40 sec
Primary Weapons

SG-8P Punisher Plasma

      • In response to popular Helldiver demand, General Brasch has issued an administrative order to revert the production changes made to the SG-8P Punisher Plasma (from Patch 01.001.104)
      • We have reverted the latest changes so the SG-8P Punisher Plasma will now have a more noticeable arc in its projectile path, starting off slower and maintaining speed longer. This will affect its recoil, fire rate, and projectile behavior
      • To further improve its effectiveness, the magazine capacity has increased from 8 to 10
Fixes
Resolved Top Priority issues:
      • Fixed an issue where encounters would not end and enemy spawning was turned off for the rest of the mission
      • Fixed a bug where the hive breaker drill would become inaccessible when called in
      • Fixed an issue where terminals would lose functionality preventing completion of a mission
      • Dead bodies of Chargers no longer launch Helldivers into the air
      • Supply packs are no longer used when pressing the d-pad down button whilst calling in a stratagem
      • QWERTY keyboard numpad bindings now save correctly after the game restarts
      • The Service Technician is no longer mourning the death of her beloved pet goldfish “Goldie” and can now be interacted with again. Goldie received a dignified funeral and was laid to rest gracefully in a waste capsule, ejected towards the nearest planets atmosphere where the friction between the air and the capsule caused it to heat up, violently explode, and disintegrate
      • Fixed an issue so that other players can now join a lobby via Quickplay after any member of a 4-player party leaves
      • Fixed an issue where the social menu was stuck on ‘Please Wait Democratically’ for some players
      • Friends “Invite only” games can no longer be seen on the Galactic War Map and cannot be joined
      • Fixed an issue where uninvited friends could join Invite-Only games via the Social Menu
      • Invite-only lobbies are no longer shown in the hologram
Crashes & Soft Locks:
      • Fixed a crash on Difficulty 1 (Trivial) when approaching certain bug holes
      • Fixed a potential soft-lock when abandoning the mission with the squad while fighting bugs
      • Fixed Geological Survey mission soft-locking when players joined/left the mission
      • Fixed a soft-lock that could occur if you hot-joined a game in mission summary and all peers left
      • Fixed a rare crash while browsing the Armory or the Warbond store
      • Fixed a crash that could happen when fog was destroyed
      • Fixed a rare crash related to Flamethrowers and Gas weapons
      • Fixed a crash when repeatedly entering and leaving the tutorial
      • Fixed an issue where the Nuke Nursery could not be progressed if two players called down the drill at the same time
      • Resolved an issue where opening the menu while the Emote wheel was active would prevent players from moving
      • Fixed the Nuke Nursery terminals sometimes not being interactable
Helldiver Fixes:
      • Fixed an issue causing excessive ragdolling when diving or crawling on uneven terrain
    • We’re currently working on further solutions to address the ragdolling issues.
Weapons & Stratagems:
      • Fixed stim pistol incorrectly affecting the STIMS USED statistic in the mission end screen
      • Fixed dead corpses setting off the rockets from the RL-77 Airburst Rocket Launcher
      • Fixed an issue with the stratagem cooldown that allowed players to call down multiple resupplies or Hellbombs at the same time
      • Fixed an issue where switching to holding a grenade and picking up an artillery shell at the same time caused the artillery shell to become stuck in the Helldivers hands
      • The LAS-5 Scythe scope is now fully operational and can zoom in and out correctly
      • Empty expendable weapons cannot be picked up nor holstered anymore
      • The AR-23A Liberator Carbine now has the 0.5 sec shorter reload duration properly implemented, from 3 to 2.5 sec. It also has the correct magazine unit
      • Fixed a missing mesh for the P-11 Stim Pistol’s syringes
      • The MG-43 Machine Gun now has the 0.5 sec shorter reload duration properly implemented
    • We mistakenly wrote that the MG-43 Machine Gun was lowered from 4 to 3.5 sec when in reality we lowered it from 5 to 4.5 sec.
Enemies:
      • Disabled the gas confusion effect on the Impaler due to odd behavior with its tentacles
      • Fixed an issue where the Impaler tentacles would sometimes not impact its target
      • Adjusted Shriekers pathing in tight spaces. They should now prefer to move around tall obstacles instead of trying to fly over them
Missions & Difficulties:
      • Fixed Nuke Nursery drills getting dropped on top of bug corpses
      • Lowered the amount of Retrieve Data objectives spawning on the mission for Automatons to match the amount that spawns for the Terminids
      • The Escape Pod objective will now appear on difficulties 1-2 instead of 2-3
      • The Terminid eggs on Purge Hatcheries objectives are now tagged as objectives with correct VO and icons
      • Fixed an issue with Hellpods landing deep underground on edges of Bug Nurseries during the ‘Nuke Nurseries’ missions
Social Issues & Galactic War Map:
      • Resolved an issue in the Blocked Players tab where attempting to add a player via the search functionality would incorrectly indicate that the user was blocked
      • Can no longer join blocked players via the Galactic War hologram
      • Resolved an issue that allowed blocked players to continue speaking in voice chat
      • Fixed Emote, Drop and Comms wheel mouse sensitivity not being applied
      • PC players can now use left click to select radial menu options in the Emote and Comms radial menus
      • Resolved an issue where the maximum number of friends displayed in the social panel was limited to 100
      • Fixed an issue that was preventing the friend request widget from popping up
      • Fixed the display of sender names for session invitations that were not showing properly when multiple invites were received at the same time
      • Emotes can no longer be triggered while airborne, ragdolling or sliding. We are monitoring this change and appreciate your feedback for it!
      • Fixed multiple issues in the social system and improved its reliability
Miscellaneous Fixes:
    • Added information in the loadout boosters menu screen showing which player has equipped what specific booster
    • Fixed an issue where unbound key/button bindings would stay unbound and not revert back to what they were by default
    • Fixed an issue that caused players to sometimes join the wrong friend when joining during a social menu refresh
    • Disabled the third-person player camera while navigating the map
    • Decreased the chances of player clients from attempting to join lobbies that are already full when using Quickplay
    • Fixed an issue where the host’s player Title was incorrectly assigned to Helldivers who joined their session
    • Fixed an issue where changing the stamina width in the settings during a mission would not properly resize its frame
    • Fixed a case where carriables could no longer be picked up if they were picked up and dropped on the same frame
    • Fixed an issue of not being able to pick a new first stratagem if it had already been selected
    • Fixed Helldiver character customizations resetting after closing the game
    • Fixed an issue where certain Asian language characters were displayed as question marks in the Major order texts and briefings
    • Fixed an issue where an incorrect platform icon was shown when opening the report popup
    • Fixed missing “-” character in multi-line texts
    • Fixed a bug with camera getting disjointed if entering ADS (Aim Down Sights) as you ragdoll
    • Lowered the resolution of planets when space quality is set to Low and introduced a Medium space quality setting that matches the previous Low setting
    • Light intensity slightly reduced during the Fire Tornado weather effect
    • Fixed an issue where the visual appearance of the Stratagem Hero minigame terminal’s arrows lost their colors if a player moved too far away from the terminal
    • Fixed dispatches sometimes showing as question marks for non-Latin language characters
    • Fixed an issue where encounters would still attempt to spawn even after being disabled due to reaching certain spawn limits
    • Fixed an issue where scrolling messages would move the camera
    • Fixed several issues related to Booster descriptions
    • Planets are now properly sorted behind effects like the aurora in the sky during missions
    • Fixed an issue where the crash reporter sometimes wouldn’t show up
    • General Brasch and Jane Helldiver to award Patriotic Medal for Excellence in Patriotism to the members of the Freedom Alliance. Due to budget cuts, these brave Helldivers will receive an extra 3 seconds of R&R which has now been used reading this note. Get back to work Helldivers
    • General performance optimizations, Cubemap, reflections och rendering performance improvements

When the next update is out, MP1st will let our readers know of all the details.

[Source: Steam]

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Armored Core 6 Update for October 29 Missiles Out for Balance Adjustments

  by   Alex Co  
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FromSoftware has released a new Armored Core 6 update for October 29, and this is a server-side patch that requires no download. This will bring the game to version 1.70.2, and playes can expect balance adjustments as part of the changelog.

What’s New in the Armored Core 6 Update for October 29 Patch Notes:

MAJOR ITEMS INCLUDED IN THE LATEST REGULATION PATCH

Balance Adjustments

Weapon Units

HANDGUN “HG-004 DUCKETT”   

  • Decreased Attack Power; increased Recoil / Reload Time

CORAL RIFLE “IB-C03W1: WLT 011”   

  • Increased Impact / Accumulative Impact

MISSILE LAUNCHER “BML-G2/P03MLT-06”   

  • Decreased Weight

DETONATING MISSILE LAUNCHER “45-091 JVLN BETA”   

  • Increased Reload Time

PLASMA MISSILE LAUNCHER “Vvc-706PM”   

  • Decreased Weight

Inner Parts

BOOSTER “BST-G2/P04”    

  • Increased Upward Thrust

BOOSTER “BUERZEL/21D”    

  • Increased Upward Thrust

BOOSTER “BC-0600 12345”    

  • Increased Upward Thrust

BOOSTER “IA-C01B: GILLS”  

  • Increased Upward Thrust

GENERATOR “AG-T-005 HOKUSHI”  

  • Increased Post-Recovery EN Supply

GENERATOR “VP-20D”    

  • Increased Supply Recovery

That’s about it. Given there’s no DLC on the way for the game, we’re not expecting a lot of updates for it in hte future.

[Source: Bandai Namco]

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The Division 2 Update 1.80 Deployed for Y6S2 “Shades of Red” This Oct. 29

  by   Alex Co  
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Ubisoft has released the next major update for The Division 2’s Year 6 Season 2 called “Shades of Red.” This brings Seasons 2.0, a load of reworks and more. Players can now download The Division 2 update 1.80, and we have the jam-packed patch notes available below all sorted out by a handy table to make reading it much, much easier. Simply click to the section you want to read up on, and it’ll deliver you straight to the info.

Players can expect new exotic items, new rebalances, and even a Season Pass, which is entirely optional, and consists of cosmetic items. There’s a lot to take in, so read on for everything new in The Division 2’s big Y6S2 content drop.

The Division 2 Update 1.80 Complete Patch Notes for Y6S2 Shades of Red:

SEASONS 2.0

Seasonal Journey

The new Seasonal Journey introduces a structured progression system with 7 sequential missions, each containing 8 objectives. It is designed to guide players through the early stages of each new season, offering a mix of challenges and goals that introduce key mechanics. Available from level 1, even new players can jump right into the current season’s content.

The entire Seasonal Journey unlocks at the start of the season. As you complete each mission and objective, you’ll earn various rewards, including XP, Season Pass XP, progression-boosting items, resources, and active modifiers. Completing the entire journey will grant you a unique cosmetic item.

Seasonal Modifiers

The Seasonal Modifiers are central to each season’s unique gameplay, spicing up the usual rules and mechanics of the game. There are four distinct types of modifiers, each playing a crucial role in shaping player experience:

  • Global Modifiers set the overall theme of the season and are active at all times while the system is enabled, affecting the core gameplay loop.
    • This season, the theme is “range.” The Global Modifier, “Point Blank,” grants a bonus damage based on distance from enemies.
  • Active Modifiers function like “ultimate” abilities, giving your character a short burst of power.
    • Players can choose from a selection of Active Modifiers, but only one can be equipped at a time. This season, they manipulate the range zones set by the Global Modifier.
  • Passive Modifiers work in conjunction with the Global Modifier, adding extra bonuses.
    • Players can equip up to three Passive Modifiers simultaneously. In the first season, these modifiers provide additional benefits based on the range zones from the Global Modifier.
  • Hostile Modifiers: These represent how the enemies adapt to your new abilities.
    • As players progress through the season, enemies will gradually gain new abilities linked to specific enemy types, forcing you to use the Global, Passive, and Active Modifiers strategically to counter them.

The modifier system can be disabled at any time and is mutually exclusive with global events, allowing players to control how they engage with the seasonal challenges.

Priority Objectives

The Priority Objectives system offers a variety of short-term objectives, enhancing the way players can farm for items and resources in the game. The Priority Objectives system becomes available upon reaching level 30.

Players can choose from three objectives, selecting one based on limited information such as duration, reward category, and mission type. Once a selection is made, it is locked in, and the full details of the objective and its rewards will be revealed.

If none of the objectives appeal to the player, the system allows for rerolls and has an Abandon Objective feature. Players can earn reroll points by completing Priority Objectives, with a maximum of three rerolls stored at any time.

There is no limit to the number of Priority Objectives a player can complete, and rewards include XP, Season Pass XP, items, resources, and passive modifier unlocks.
Manhunt Scouts

Manhunt Scouts is a new system that drives the game’s narrative by requiring players to complete weekly activities that reward them with equipment, XP, materials, and, most importantly, new collectibles.

Each week, players can tackle a Scout, which consists of three different activities. These activities will vary, and players must solve a small riddle to complete each one. Activities should be completed in order, and once all three are finished, players will receive the Scout Reward.

Once all activities in a Scout are completed, players will receive a bigger reward, including a unique collectible. However, new Scouts cannot be accessed until the current one is completed.

By the end of the season, completing all Scouts unlocks the Manhunt Climax Mission, and finishing that unlocks the Master Climax Mission, so make sure to stay on track each week.

GEAR, WEAPONS & TALENTS

This season introduces two new Named Weapons and several new Talents, along with a new Gear Set and Brand Set. Exotic collectors can look forward to a new Exotic Assault Rifle, an Exotic Holster, and an exclusive Exotic Chest Piece awarded for completing the Climax Mission.

NEW EXOTIC WEAPON

Strega
Exotic AR		 Talent Unnerve
Killing and enemy will apply a mark on every enemy within 20m of it. Multiple marks can be applied on the same enemy. Deal 15% Amplified Damage per mark to marked enemies.Weapon Mods
Magazine: +20 Rounds
Muzzle: +5% Critical Hit Damage
Optics: +5% Critical Hit Chance
Underbarrel: +10% Weapon Handling


NEW EXOTIC GEAR

Centurion’s Scabbard
Exotic Holster		 Talent Counter
Swapping weapons will give the following groups of bonuses one by one, in order.For PvE:
1. 20% Rate of Fire, +20% Weapon Damage
2. +50% Magazine Size, +50% Reload SpeedThe bonuses remain active for 12s or until the next weapon swap. Swapping to your sidearm will not trigger the next group of bonuses.For PvP:
1. 10% Rate of Fire, +10% Weapon Damage
2. +25% Magazine Size, +50% Reload SpeedThe bonuses remain active for 10s or until the next weapon swap. Swapping to your sidearm will not trigger the next group of bonuses.

NEW GEAR
Virtuoso
Gear Set		 2 Pieces equipped give +15% Weapon Handling, +15% Magazine Size

3 Pieces equipped give 15% Weapon Damage

4 Pieces equipped unlock a new unique talent.

Talent Symphony

Killing an enemy further than 25m will provide +40% Weapon Damage to Shotguns, SMG’s and Pistols, +20% Weapon Damage to AR’s and LMG’s and 25% Bonus Armor for 15s.

Killing an enemy within 25m will provide +40% Weapon Damage to MMR’s and Rifles, +20% Weapon Damage to AR’s and LMG’s and +30% Headshot Damage for 15s.

Intermittently killing enemies from both ranges will build up stacks. At 4 stacks, all bonuses are multiplied by 1.5 and triggered at the same time for 15s. No stacks are acquired while these bonuses are active.

Chest and Backpack Talents:

Chest Bonus – Talent “Fortissimo”

Double the Weapon Damage bonuses of Symphony.

Backpack Bonus – Talent “Accelerando”

Decrease the number of stacks needed to proc the Symphony double buffs from 4 to 3.
Legatus S.p.A.
Brand Set		 1 Piece equipped gives +30% Swap Speed

2 Pieces equipped give +70% Optimal Range

3 Pieces equipped +15% Weapon Damage

Named Gear Pieces:

Named Backpack “Vigil” – Talent “Perfect Versatile”

Amplifies total weapon damage for 10s when swapping between your primary and secondary weapons if they are different.

45% to enemies within 15m for Shotguns and SMG’s.

For PvP: 35% to enemies within 15m.

45% to enemies further than 25m for Rifles and MMR’s.

For PvP: 35% to enemies further than 25m.

20% to enemies between 15-25m for LMG’s and AR’s

At most once per 5s per weapon type.

Named Mask “Visionario” – Perfect Attribute

+50% Optimal Range

Players can obtain the Virtuoso Gear Set through seasonal caches, by progressing through the final three chapters of the Seasonal Journey, or by exploring the Open World. It can also be farmed through targeted loot for those looking to complete their set.

Players can obtain the Virtuoso Gear Set through seasonal caches, by progressing through the final three chapters of the Seasonal Journey, or by exploring the Open World. It can also be farmed through targeted loot for those looking to complete their set.

NEW NAMED WEAPONS & TALENTS
The Drill
Carbine 7		 Talent “Perfect Precision Strike”
Killing enemies farther than 20m builds up stacks. Max stack is 2.
Hitting an enemy within 20m will use all stacks to provide +35% Amplified Damage to enemies within 20m for 5s.
Cricket
GR9		 Talent “Perfect Precision Strike”
Killing enemies farther than 20m builds up stacks. Max stack is 2.
Hitting an enemy within 20m will use all stacks to provide +35% Amplified Damage to enemies within 20m for 5s.
Talent “Precision Strike” Killing enemies farther than 20m builds up stacks. Max stack is 3.
Hitting an enemy within 20m will use all stacks to provide +20% Amplified Damage to enemies within 20m for 5s.

NEW DIFFICULTY: MASTER

The Master Climax Mission introduces a brand-new difficulty level, exclusively available for Manhunt Climax Missions. This level is designed for the most hardcore players seeking an extra challenge. Expect tougher enemy scaling and the inclusion of seasonal modifiers that will push your skills to the limit.

Those who rise to the occasion will be rewarded with special bonuses, such as additional XP, high-quality loot, resources, in-game currencies, and unique vanity items. Additionally, successfully completing the Master Climax Mission grants players the Exotic Chest “Provocator”, as a special reward.
Provocator
Exotic Chest		 Talent Challenger
Receive +35% Damage Resistance from enemies within 15m.

REWORK AND UPDATES

BALANCING EXISTING GEAR
Sledgehammer
Weapon Talent		 Dealing damage with a grenade applies a mark on target. Targets with marks will take 15%(20%) more damage to armor and have a -20% movement speed. Mark disappears after 10 seconds.

Previously: Dealing damage with a grenade applies a mark on target. Targets with marks will take 30% more damage to armor and have a -20% movement speed. Mark disappears after 10 seconds.
Mosquito Song
Exotic Pistol		 Hitting an enemy applies a stack. Stacks are shared between players. At 5 stacks, the enemy will forcefully target the last player to apply a stack for 5s and take 25% more damage to armor. Stacks deplete every 5s. Activating the effect on an enemy will remove all stacks from other enemies.

Previously: Hitting an enemy applies a stack. Stacks are shared between players.
At 10 stacks, the enemy will forcefully target the last player to apply a stack for 5s. Stacks deplete every 5s. Activating the effect on an enemy will remove all stacks from other enemies.

The following Rifles and MMR’s will become fully automatic:
Rifles ACR, UIC15, The Ravenous, M1A, Lightweight M4, LVOA-C, MDR, Resolute Mk47, Mk17, SIG 716, USC.
MMR’s G28, Mk20, SVD.

UPDATED LOOT POOL

Named Weapons

In TU22, a fresh batch of Named Weapons will be added to the loot pool for missions and mission bosses. While the original loot tables remain unchanged, they now offer additional opportunities to obtain these new items.

Although these weapons have a higher drop rate, they are not guaranteed rewards and may require multiple attempts to acquire. The likelihood of these weapons dropping increases with the difficulty level of the mission.

These new loot drop chances are exclusively available for characters at level 40 or above and are limited to regular versions of missions – they do not apply to “invaded” missions.

  • Camp White Oak: Pyromaniac, Mechanical Animal, Kingbreaker.
  • The Pentagon: New Reliable.
  • DARPA Research Labs: Lefty.
  • Roosevelt Island: White Death.
  • Manning National Zoo: White Death.
  • Coney Island: Burn Out, Born Great.
  • Tidal Basin: Dare, Big Show.
  • Coney Island Ballpark: Tabula Rasa, Carnage.
  • Bank Headquarters: Cabaret, Grown Great, Swap Chain.
  • Capitol Hill: Safety Distance, Emeline’s Guard, Cold Relations.
  • Viewpoint Museum: Cuelebre, Tsunami
  • Disctrict Union Arena: Baker’s Dozen, Stage Left.
  • Space Administration HQ: Ekim’s Long Stick, Designated Hitter, Scalpel.
  • Air & Space Museum: Prophet.
  • Jefferson Plaza: Invisible Hand, Glory Daze, Test Subject.
  • Jefferson Trade Center: Quiet Roar.
  • Federal Emergency Bunker: Boomstick, Backup Boomstick, The Mop.
  • American History Museum: Surge, Artist’s Tool.
  • Potomac Event Center: Relic, Commando.
  • Grand Washington Hotel: Lightning Rod.

Other

  • General performance enhancements have been implemented to provide a smoother gaming experience on PC.
  • Balaclavas now conceal player ears, allowing for better-fitting designs and a more realistic appearance.
  • Moved Chest, Backpack, Gloves and Kneepad Appearance Mods from the Inventory Modding Menu to the Apparel Menu. They can be found by scrolling down in the Apparel Menu and can be dyed by selecting the Dye option in the Buttons Bar, at the bottom of the menu.
  • Updated Recurring Projects pool for all Level 40 Players.
  • Fixed an exploit that allowed players to earn double Scavenger Points

SEASON PASS


The optional Season Pass is available for all The Division® 2 players starting at Level 1, priced at 1000 Premium Credits ($9.99 or your regional equivalent) in the in-game store and does not require ownership of the Warlords of New York DLC. While accessible from Level 1, please note that the rewards remain locked until Level 40.

Additionally, players can opt for the Premium+ option, available for 3000 Premium Credits ($29.99 or your regional equivalent), which bundles the Premium Season Pass with multiple rewards, offering even greater value.

Players with the Season Pass can gain access to the following premium track rewards:

  • 10 gear dyes
  • 10 weapon skins
  • 2 outfits
  • 2 new Prestige Arm Patches

Moreover, players can earn 400 Virtual Currency by progressing through the Season Pass on the premium track.

But that’s not all! Free players now can receive cosmetics in the Season Pass. The free track includes 1 outfit and 1 weapon skin, allowing every Agent to gear up and stand out in the streets of D.C.

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Given the scope of a patch like this, don’t be surprised to see another update released to fix any bugs that surface from this update. This is the last major update for The Division 2 this year, though we have new story DLC to look forward to in 2025 and more per the game’s roadmap.

[Source: Ubisoft]

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The Division 2 Down for Maintenance, as Y6S2 Is Set to Be Released This Oct. 29

  by   Alex Co  
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The last major update for The Division 2 of 2024 is finally upon us! Before that, though, Ubisoft has to take The Division 2 servers down this October 29, and this is to roll out the big Year 6 Season 2 “Shades of Red” patch that brings Seasons 2.0, new exotic items and a lot more changes to existing talents, and more.

The Division 2 Down for Maintenance Schedule for October 29:

Update: Ubisoft has confirmed that maintenance has been extended.


Per Ubisoft, servers will be offline starting:

  • 9:30 AM CET
  • 4:30 AM ET
  • 1:30 AM PT
  • 4:30 PM HKT

Duration: 3 hours

Players can expect the big Seasons 2.0 change to be ushered in alongside new exotic items, new talent reworks and a lot more.

Here’s ta round up of the new stuff incoming with today’s title update:

  • Seasons 2.0
  • Gear, Weapons & Talents
  • Rework and Updates
  • Friend Referral
  • Season Pass
  • One Time Offer

For the complete patch notes, head on over here.

Outside of the Year 6 Season 2 update, there’s new story DLC set to be released next year, and once that’s done, we should be hearing more about The Division 3.

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Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Update 1.011 Delivers Fixes This Oct. 29

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Ubisoft has released Avatars: Frontiers of Pandora update 1.011 this October 29 on consoles and PC, and this is for Title Update 1.11. While this doesn’t include any new content, it does house some important bug fixes.

Note that for PC players, the issues with 24H2 Windows update is still not resolved, though the studio is looking into it and will provide more info once it’s available. The complete patch notes are available below, as well as the file sizes of the download on each platform,

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Update 1.011 Patch Notes:

TU 1.11 Patch Sizes:

PS5 – 2.8 GB
Xbox Series X/S – 4 GB
PC – 5.28 GB

Notable Fixes:

  • [PS5][XBOX] Fixed various issues preventing players from accessing The Sky Breaker story pack.
  • [All Platforms] Owners of The Sky Breaker will no longer be locked out of their saves.
  • [All Platforms] Adjusted UI elements to more accurately indicate requirements for starting The Sky Breaker story pack.
  • [PC] Custom key binding settings will no longer reset on game restart.
  • [All Platforms] A Match Made in Pandora quest is no longer impossible to complete.
  • [All Platforms] Familiar Echoes: Part 4 quest is no longer impossible to complete due to a missing NPC.
  • [All Platforms] Remedied issues where players had not received their Ubisoft+ monthly cosmetic rewards. Those eligible should now have the Upper Plains Rider Weapon Set, Rebellion Weapon Set and Resistance Scavenger Weapon Set available in-game.
  • [All Platforms] Fixed additional crashes and issues.

General Improvements:

  • [All Platforms] Updated the menu visuals ahead of our new story pack, Secrets of the Spires.

Once a new patch is released for Avtar: Frontiers of Pandora, we’ll let our readers know.

[Source: Ubisoft]

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Battlefield 2042’s Latest Update Released This Oct. 29 Brings You to the Circle of Hell

  by   Alex Co  
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As promised, DICE has released a new patch for Battlefield 2042 this October 29, and this is for the Circle of Hell event! While the Halloween-themed fun set to go live today. Those on consoles will see this download as Battlefield 2042 update 1.61 on PS4/XB1, version 1.000.064 on PS5/XSX, and 8.2.0 on PC.

For the rewards and event details on Circle of Hell, head on over here.

Battlefield 2042’s Latest Update Patch Notes for Oct. 29:

Versions:

  • 1.61 (PS4/XB1)
  • 1.000.064 (PS5/XSX)
  • 8.2.0 (PC)

All-Out Warfare

Hardcore

Hardcore Modifiers – These Modifiers will affect gameplay in official Hardcore servers and matches. All modifiers listed below apply to official Hardcore playlists, so make sure you check them out to avoid any surprises (hint, hint, Friendly fire).

Infantry:

Dev Comments: “Hardcore brings back most traditionally anticipated modifiers to achieve high-risk, high-reward gameplay with an emphasis on portraying the perils of combined arms warfare.

Some additional tweaks to control the pacing and speed of combat for Battlefield 2042 are also in effect. 

Our main goal for Hardcore on Battlefield 2042 is to emphasize positional play, increase reliance on friendlies, squadmates, and cover, as well as maximize time spent on the frontlines in chaotic engagements that are still a few steps short of FUBAR.

Additionally, players are heavily rewarded for situational awareness and level knowledge.

Be warned: Friendly Fire is enabled, killing more than the grace amount of friendlies will enable friendly fire damage reflection, which returns 100% of damage back to the offender, regardless of the offender being on foot or deployed in-vehicle.

When using high explosives or vehicle weaponry, stay frosty at all times, especially when engaging in high activity areas.”

  • Soldier Maximum Health set to 60%.
  • Friendly Fire Enabled (also affects vehicles).
  • Friendly Fire Damage Reflection enabled (triggers after repeat Friendly Fire Kills). Zero-tolerance policies in effect.
  • Crawling State Enabled on man-down. Double-tap your targets to eliminate surprises.
  • Traversal Sprint (Double-tap sprint button) disabled.
  • Slide (Crouch during sprint button) disabled.
  • Soldier Redeploy Delay Halved. Boots on the ground twice as fast.
  • Soldier Health Regen Rate set to 0.1 / 10% for default (1.0 by default). Battlefield medics note an increased need for assistance.
  • Mandatory Uniform Applied – in official Hardcore servers, Specialist uniforms will now respect the Specialist’s team via the following visual makeups: Team 1 set to “Green / Beige” palette, Team 2 set to “Red (Tier 1)” palette.
  • AI in official Hardcore matches will respect all modifiers set for infantry.

Weapons:

Dev Comments: “The prime directive here is to double down on the fantasy of playing an Assault, Support, Engineer, or Recon. Some tweaking tools have been implemented to ensure we can respond to feedback on the fly as players learn the ropes and build ideal strategies, keep your eyes peeled to BattlefieldComms for any further updates or changes.”

  • Magazine Discarding is now enabled, if you reload a magazine the bullets remaining within that magazine will be discarded. To all Support Players: note the increased need for munition resupplying.
  • Strict Class Identity is in play within Official Hardcore with the Assault Class primary weapon classes being ARs, Shotguns, DMRs, and the Ghostmaker Crossbow. Engineer Class primary weapon are LMGs, Lever Action Rifles. Support Class primary weapon classes are SMG-PWDs, Shotguns, and finally, Recon Classes are Sniper Rifles, Shotguns, DMRs, the Ghostmaker Crossbow and Lever Action Rifles.
  • Assault Rifle Class damage multiplier added, set to default. High Lethality at all ranges.
  • SMG-PDW Class damage multiplier added, set to 0.8 from default 1.0, to offset the effectiveness of High RoF weapons in Hardcore.
  • LMG Class Damage multiplier added, set to default. Eyes open for friendlies in the line of fire, you will be punished!
  • Bolt Action Rifle Class Damage multiplier added, set to 0.8 from default 1.0, to offset effectiveness at longer than intended ranges.
  • Shotgun Class Damage multiplier added, set to default. Blow. them. away.
  • Sidearm Class Damage multiplier added, set to default. Small form factor, big punch.

Interface:

Dev Comments: “The goal here is the simplest one: Minimize non-diegetic information (out of world elements like the HUD and minimap, or soldier name tags) and bring the focus to more diegetic information instead (elements gleaned from the world like soldier uniforms, audio, hit effects, etc). 

We’ve added some additional features (like the inventory widget being dynamically visible) to make sure that some information can be acquired intentionally if needed, and to minimize frustration. Where the choice was between player comfort and immersion, we have chosen player comfort for this implementation of Hardcore, but remain open to feedback as always. 

Let the penguins know your thoughts as we continue to monitor your reactions and feedback to this update.”

  • Show only icons when seeing friendlies, name tags disabled.
  • Added and enabled a setting to remove the minimap entirely (as opposed to showing a disabled minimap widget).
  • Added and enabled a setting to allow players to access the Big Map (default input “M”) even if the minimap is disabled. Orient and coordinate.
  • Added and enabled a setting to move the Squad List to the minimap’s original position.
  • Added and enabled a setting to show a “minimal” version of the squad list with reduced information.
  • Added and enabled a setting that causes the inventory widget to be invisible.
  • Added and enabled a setting that causes the inventory widget to become visible when the player interacts with their loadout (and certain other actions), and subsequently become invisible again 2 seconds later.
  • Disabled crosshairs and hit markers for all infantry (hit confirmation audio remains active). Confirm your targets.
  • Added exceptions to crosshair disabling (Repair Tool retains its overheat element despite crosshairs being disabled).
  • Enabled a “Realistic Audio” mix that modifies the base audio environment (Slightly reduced ambiance, world sounds, soldier movement sounds. Slightly increased weapon audio, bullet passbys, impact loudness, explosions)

Vehicles:

Dev Comments: “We’re trying to make vehicles terrifying, especially for unprepared groups and non-Engineer players, while ensuring their power fantasy is intact for pilots and passengers. This is largely achieved through survivability increases that synergize well with the faster Time To Kill in Hardcore.

To counter the increased kill potential, vehicle weak points are more vulnerable than ever to well-positioned engineers, and the SOFLAM / Launcher team-up remains the gold standard for eliminating armor of all shapes and sizes (we see you, SOFLAM Recon mains).“

  • Vehicle Maximum Health set to 1.4 (from default 1.0). Vehicles gain increased survivability in all engagement scenarios.
  • Vehicle Health Regeneration is disabled. Vehicles can now only be repaired using the Engineers’ Repair Tool, or with equipped Repair Systems.
  • Added and enabled a setting that causes vehicle Weak Spots to take increased damage from all sources (Doubled from default, leading to potentially devastating damage). Watch your six!
  • Increased velocity required to road-kill friendly teammates. Set to (15f) from default (0.5f). Enemies will still be roadkilled at the originally intended velocity.
  • Disabled the ability to trigger Anti-Tank Mines with friendly vehicles.
  • Added and disabled a contingency setting to completely remove the ability to road-kill friendlies.

Hardcore Mode rules:

Dev Comments: “Hardcore games, due to their increased rate of attrition, and our goal to provide more “in the trenches” combat close to objectives, have been assigned longer capture timers, more tickets, and increased time limits.”

  • Increased match time limit for all Hardcore Modes to 60 minutes.
  • Doubled available tickets for both teams in all Hardcore Modes.
  • Flag Capture Time doubled. Die with your boots on.
  • Flag Neutralization Time doubled.

Battlefield Portal

New modifiers available in Portal that are not used in official Hardcore servers:

Dev Comments:“In the process of developing Hardcore, we’ve experimented with a number of additional settings that didn’t make the cut for our intended offering. We will ship these settings regardless, and they can be seen below, and accessed by players when creating their own Battlefield Portal experiences.

The reasons for any exclusion, regardless of the setting itself, are largely the same: The modifier was deemed to be too difficult to understand / clearly explain during the natural flow of gameplay, or it damaged immersion without any commensurate addition to player comfort or quality of life.

Some may have had an outsized impact on game balance, and were hence set to default.”

These settings are available for use in Custom Experiences within Battlefield Portal and are not actively used on Official Hardcore Servers and matches.

  • Added a setting to award tickets on kill.
  • Added a setting to award tickets on downing an enemy.
  • Added a setting to award tickets for reviving friendly players.
  • Added a setting to award tickets for destroying vehicles.
  • Added a setting to penalize tickets when friendlies are sent to the downed or crawling state (as opposed to when they return to the deploy screen).
  • Added a setting to enable Ascension Points. This is a system that awards players points for in-game actions beneficial to their team. AP must then be spent to meritocratically access vehicles, instead of deploying them directly from the call-in menu or deploy screen. Vehicles have predefined AP prices, based on their combat effectiveness and utility.
  • Added a setting that subtracts Ascension Points on returning to the deploy screen after being downed.
  • Added a setting that awards players an amount of Ascension Points upon initial entry to the server.
  • Added a setting that sets a cap on how many Ascension Points players can hold at one moment in time.
  • Added a setting that can multiply recharge timers for infantry and vehicle skills that are able to self-replenish. These values are currently set to default within the builder.
  • Added a setting that can multiply the delay before weapons and abilities can automatically self-replenish. These values are currently set to default within the builder.

Additional Changes:

  • Equipped badges are now shown first in the badge list.
  • Return to Sender – Now gives a score when the player interacts with an enemy grenade and throws it back.
  • Scoreboard – When a player causes Friendly Fire they will now lose points in the scoreboard and will receive a notification on the XP feed to indicate a loss of points.
  • Fixed an issue causing Javelin Mastery to show in the stats tab.

Gameplay Flow & Social:

  • Player card customization screen:
    • Gameplay hints have a higher chance of showing on loading screen
    • There will now be an in-game notification when you enter the deploy screen when saving of loadouts or weapon customization is disabled.

Dev Comments: “It has always been the case that when you play on a server where weapons or weapon attachments are restricted, we don’t save any customization changes you make since you are forced to play with things you maybe normally don’t want to and we don’t want this to override your saved customization for normal matches.

For example, if you’re playing on a shotguns-only server we don’t want that to override your recon loadout in normal matches. We’ve now added a UI element to tell you when that is the case.”

  • Customization / Deploy screen:
    • Fixed a bug where input hints were misplaced on the event pass reward preview.
    • Improved UI feedback when doing friendly fire. The kill skull has been replaced with a red X in that case and the kill log will also say when friendly fire damage reflection is enabled to show when you will start taking damage if you continue damaging friendlies.

Characters & Gadgets:

  • Fixed a bug where the armor plate animation would loop if you tried to equip it while crouching in a CAV-Brawler open seat.

Dev Comments: “You’re not allowed to use the armor plate gadget while crouching, just like you’re not allowed to shoot while crouching in that open seat.”

Vehicles

  • UH 60 1P Camera FOV no longer changes with Soldier FOV.
  • You can no longer use zoom on 3P cam on UH-60.
  • Bradley IFV now gets spotted when driver or passenger fire any of the guns.
  • Adjusted vehicle radio volume depending on distance.
  • Fixed an issue where players could equip armor while sitting on the back seat of CAV-Brawler and get stuck on a looping equip animation.
  • RAM now uses the same repair system recharge time like the rest of tank categories, upped from 10 to 20.
  • UH-60 freelock sensitivity is now consistent with the rest of All Out Warfare Helicopters.
  • UH-60 repair system is now more efficient, heals 25hp in 5 seconds, from 10 hp in 8.6.
  • The gravity pull when UH-60 is near the ground has been lowered to be consistent with the rest of All Out Warfare Helicopters from 5m to 0.8m.
  • UH-60 miniguns have been tweaked to allow for effective burst fire, under constant fire this weapon will lose accuracy.
  • UH-60 minigun damage increased from 18 to 20.
  • UH-60 minigun damage drop off starts at 200 instead of 250.

Weapons

  • Fixed issues where zoom level stats in the collection screen were not showing correctly on Vault Weapons.
  • Improved reload sound effect on M1 Garand.
  • Added M1 Garand from Battlefield Portal.

M1 Garand has seen various changes to fit in All Out Warfare including:

  • Adjustment to recoil, you will notice a much more aggressive recoil that becomes more manageable on crouch or prone stances.
  • Increase  dispersion when firing while moving, jumping or sliding.
  • Increase in total magazines that you’re able to carry with the M1 Garand.
  • Adjusted damage model over distance to fit with rest of All Out Warfare weapons of the same category.
  • The M1 Garand clip now ejects to sides and not towards player camera.
  • Tightened the weapon alignment within center of screen during recoil and movement.

That’s about it. Once another patch is released, we’ll be sure to let our readers know. For those looking for more Battlefield gaming, Steam has a massive sale on the franchise now for a limited time.

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Bungie Gives Update on Marathon; Expanded Playtest Planned for 2025

  by   James Lara  
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Though Bungie isn’t quite ready to show us what they’ve been cooking with Marathon, the studio has issued a developer update to confirm that the project is still very much alive, with a few concept pieces shown off for some characters, and the confirmation of an expanded playtest planned for next year.

Marathon Developer Update Reveals the Game is Still Alive, But Little New Information

In the lengthy 9-minute video, Marathon’s new Game Director Joe Ziegler reiterates much of the known details that we’ve had on the game since its initial reveal, once again reaffirming that it’ll be a shooter based on the extraction shooter genre. He goes on to discuss the general game loops, confirming an expanded playtest slated for 2025 and revealing two Runner archetypes, Thiief and Stealth. 

Despite the video’s length, it adds little new information to what we already knew about the title. 

Though I do suppose the news that Marathon is still alive is great for those who may have been interested in seeing Bungie’s take on the extraction shooter genre. Earlier this year, Bungie had faced layoffs, and soon shortly after, Marathon’s original game director, Chris Barrett was fired due to inappropriate behavior that several women accused him of. Just last month, we saw the news that many employees had begun transitioning to Sony Interactive Entertainment, leaving many concerned for Bungie’s future. 

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Dave the Diver Gets a Hotfix for PC and Consoles to Fix Mission Issues

  by   Alex Co  
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Studio Mintrocket has pushed out Dave the Diver update 1.17, which shows up as version 1.017 on current-gen platforms. This is a minor patch that aims to resolve some mission-related issues, which are detailed below.

What’s New in Dave the Diver Update 1.17:

Update Version:

  • Win: v1.0.3.1522
  • Mac OS: v1.0.3.508

Update Content

  • Bug fixes

[Bug Fixes]

Missions

  • Fixed an issue where some newly added missions would cause graphical errors with the game background
  • Fixed an issue where completing some newly added missions would cause an infinite black loading screen

Other

  • Improved some text errors

That’s about it. In case you didn’t know, there was a collaboration patch released last week, which you can read about here.

[Source: Steam]

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Tekken 8 Update 1.009.001 Released and Includes Fighter Changes

  by   Alex Co  
12:18 am in Title Updates and Patches

While not as big as other patches released previously, the latest Tekken 8 update released this October 28 (Oct. 29 outside the US), is still significant, as it features fighter changes and more. Players can now download Tekken 8 update 1.009.001 on consoles, with the complete patch notes available below.

Tekken 8 Update 1.009.001 Patch Notes:

Yes it is and this is for maintenance. Here’s the schedule:

Maintenance Date and Time
[JST] Tuesday, October 29 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM
[CEST] Tuesday, October 29 3:30 AM – 7:00 AM
[PDT] Monday, October 28 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
[EDT] Monday, October 28 9:30 PM – 1:00 AM

Impact of the Update
The application of the update data will affect the following modes and features:

– “DOWNLOADED REPLAYS” / “MY REPLAY & TIPS”
Replay data from before the update will no longer be playable.

– “ONLINE REPLAY”
All replay data from before the update will be deleted.

– “SUPER GHOST BATTLE” / “GHOST MATCH”
The behavior and performance of characters after the update will be reflected in ghost data. There will be no loss of data.

Tekken 8 Update 1.09 Patch Notes:

The details of the update are as follows:

# “TEKKEN SHOP”

* “Mishima Armor Pack” and “Shrine Maidens Armor Pack”
– Common costumes for playable characters, available for “400 TEKKEN COINS” each.

– “Parker (TEKKEN 30th) Set”
– Customization item for a playable character, available for free.

* “Vampire Set” and “Angel Set”
– Avatar customization item sets, available for “300 TEKKEN COINS” each.

# “TEKKEN FIGHT LOUNGE”
Defeating Special Ghosts appearing in the Entrance allows players to obtain customization items. Details are as follows:

* “Revived Tekken King” (Heihachi avatar)
– Character customization items “Azure Dragon Mask,” “Vermilion Bird Mask,” “Tekken Monk’s Robe,” “Tekken Monk’s Staff,” “Tekken Monk’s Hat”

* “Harada_TEKKEN” (Harada avatar)
– Character customization items “TEKKEN 30th Anniversary” (Hit Effect), player customization item “TEKKEN 30th Anniversary Plate” (Title Plate), and title “TEKKEN 30th Anniversary”

# “RANKED MATCH” / “QUICK MATCH”
* Changed matching specifications
– Before: If a match was not established with a found opponent, the search range widened to find the next opponent.
– After: If a match was not established with a found opponent, the search range will no longer widen.

# “BATTLE UI”
* Added “HUD Display in Foreground” Setting
– To make it easier to view health status and remaining heat time, a setting was added to prevent health gauges and heat timers from being hidden behind characters.
– This can be toggled in OPTIONS > Screen Settings > HUD Display in Foreground.

# “PLAYABLE CHARACTERS”
* Adjusted Movements and Performance for Certain Characters’ Moves
– In addition to bug fixes, this small balance adjustment aims to temper some overpowered moves, as previously announced in the last update notice.

BUG FIX”
Fixed an issue where following specific operations after selecting ‘Go to Replay List’ on the online match result screen could cause errors.

—

For details on the game’s server maintenance, head on over here.

[Source: Tekken]

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Tekken 8 Down for Server Maintenance, Patch Notes 1.09 Released

  by   Alex Co  
12:09 am in News

Bandai Namco has pulled the Tekken 8 servers down this October 28/October 29, and this is for maintenance, as patch 1.09 is set to be released. We have the complete downtime schedule and patch notes available below.

Is Tekken 8 Down This October 28/Oct. 29?

Yes it is and this is for maintenance. Here’s the schedule:

Maintenance Date and Time
[JST] Tuesday, October 29 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM
[CEST] Tuesday, October 29 3:30 AM – 7:00 AM
[PDT] Monday, October 28 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
[EDT] Monday, October 28 9:30 PM – 1:00 AM

Impact of the Update
The application of the update data will affect the following modes and features:

– “DOWNLOADED REPLAYS” / “MY REPLAY & TIPS”
Replay data from before the update will no longer be playable.

– “ONLINE REPLAY”
All replay data from before the update will be deleted.

– “SUPER GHOST BATTLE” / “GHOST MATCH”
The behavior and performance of characters after the update will be reflected in ghost data. There will be no loss of data.

Tekken 8 Update 1.09 Patch Notes:

The details of the update are as follows:

# “TEKKEN SHOP”

* “Mishima Armor Pack” and “Shrine Maidens Armor Pack”
– Common costumes for playable characters, available for “400 TEKKEN COINS” each.

– “Parker (TEKKEN 30th) Set”
– Customization item for a playable character, available for free.

* “Vampire Set” and “Angel Set”
– Avatar customization item sets, available for “300 TEKKEN COINS” each.

# “TEKKEN FIGHT LOUNGE”
Defeating Special Ghosts appearing in the Entrance allows players to obtain customization items. Details are as follows:

* “Revived Tekken King” (Heihachi avatar)
– Character customization items “Azure Dragon Mask,” “Vermilion Bird Mask,” “Tekken Monk’s Robe,” “Tekken Monk’s Staff,” “Tekken Monk’s Hat”

* “Harada_TEKKEN” (Harada avatar)
– Character customization items “TEKKEN 30th Anniversary” (Hit Effect), player customization item “TEKKEN 30th Anniversary Plate” (Title Plate), and title “TEKKEN 30th Anniversary”

# “RANKED MATCH” / “QUICK MATCH”
* Changed matching specifications
– Before: If a match was not established with a found opponent, the search range widened to find the next opponent.
– After: If a match was not established with a found opponent, the search range will no longer widen.

# “BATTLE UI”
* Added “HUD Display in Foreground” Setting
– To make it easier to view health status and remaining heat time, a setting was added to prevent health gauges and heat timers from being hidden behind characters.
– This can be toggled in OPTIONS > Screen Settings > HUD Display in Foreground.

# “PLAYABLE CHARACTERS”
* Adjusted Movements and Performance for Certain Characters’ Moves
– In addition to bug fixes, this small balance adjustment aims to temper some overpowered moves, as previously announced in the last update notice.

BUG FIX”
Fixed an issue where following specific operations after selecting ‘Go to Replay List’ on the online match result screen could cause errors.

That’s about it. Once another patch is released, we’ll let our readers know.

[Source: Bandai Namco]

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Valorant Update 1.000.019 Released on Consoles, While Servers Remain Down This Oct. 28

  by   James Lara  
October 28, 2024 9:28 pm in Title Updates and Patches

Riot Games has released Valorant update 1.000.019 across consoles, though as of right now, the servers remain down.

Valorant Update 1.000.019 Patch Notes

At the moment there are no patch notes, though we do know from the recent update a bug was introduced around Jett’s dash that the team did say that they would try and resolve quickly.

We aren’t sure if this update addresses that issue, though it is likely.

Valorant Servers Down for October 28

Sadly we won’t know for sure if this patch addresses that issue as Valorant servers have gone down for some unplanned maintenance. Riot Games has yet to even acknowledge the server issues that have been plaguing console players all day today, which is rather odd given their activity on socials and how many players have been having issues. Hopefully, with the release of the new patch, we’ll be seeing some sort of update from the team on the server status.

Should any official patch notes be released, we’ll be sure to update the info above.

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Silent Hill 2: Maria’s Head Size Reduced and Bust Size Gets Bigger in Latest Update

  by   Alex Co  
6:56 pm in News

Just last week, Bloober Team released a patch for the Silent Hill 2 remake that fixed a few nagging issues, and it seems, also slotted in some unlisted changes. While nothing major, it looks like the developers reduced Maria’s overall head size, and even increased her bust size.

Don’t believe me? Check out the comparison images below to see the before and after images.

Silent Hill 2 Remake’s Maria Has Her Bust Size Increased

While the noticeable thing is Maria’s head, the bust area has definitely been increased as well, as the cleavage is now deeper. Not that it affects gameplay or anything, but it seems Bloober has heard the outcry of people on how big her head seems in the game. It’s not the most important thing but fans should appreciate it nonetheless.

Fortunately, Maria’s head size didn’t factor in our review, as we think the game is excellent as it is, and said, “Regardless if you’re a horror fan or not, you owe it to yourself to brave the fog, paint the town bloody red in Silent Hill 2.”

While we’re not expecting new content for the game, the PC version is getting mods! One of the mods released is a GTA San Andreas mode that turns protagonist James into CJ. Did you notice any other changes made? If so, leave a comment below and let us know.

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Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Marketing Replaces Local Minnesota Annoyance

  by   James Lara  
6:07 pm in News

Minnesotans, you can all probably relate to what I am about to say. Every day for the last two years, I have gone to work and driven back home, bombarded by billboards as I entered and exited the city. Usually, I’d drive through them, paying no attention to them whatsoever, but for the last two years, a local realtor decided to buy up most of these billboards, plastering them with himself holding a big smile and arms at the ready for a hug. While that seemed innocent and was funny the first time he started to do them, it quickly became more of an annoyance, as countless stretches of billboards, all advertising different things, would soon be replaced with his giant smug face. Well, it seems that Activision has caught wind of this, and in a rather brilliant and clever marketing ploy for Black Ops 6, he has now been replaced by the Replace

Everywhere I Go… I See His Face…

For those who have no idea what I’m talking about, the billboards many of us Minnesotans have been seeing on the daily comes from a man named Kris Lindahl, advertising his own realtor company. I can’t speak on his business personally, but I will say that the billboards have become aggressively annoying in the months since he started to do them.

Look at that stupid grin and those stupid arms, I don’t know the guy, but I feel like I want to punch him after seeing so many of these scattered all over Minneapolis and local townships. I get it, you have money and you want my house, but that smile says not to trust you.

I joke as I can’t tell you from any experience about how he runs his business, but you could probably imagine mine, and the hundreds of thousands of other Minnesotans during our daily commute, when we were pulling double takes to realize that it was no longer Kris on several of these Billboards, but instead, actor Peter Stormare, reprising his role as The Replacer for Call of Duty Black Ops 6.

I don’t know, I think it’s pretty cool all things considering that it feels like such a random thing for Activision to do, especially in a state that doesn’t really have any massive gaming events like the ones on the East and West Coast. I found it pretty humorous myself when I saw it during my drive, and it does feel like a nice little acknowledgment from the studio to do for the state I live in. I don’t know, there’s not a lot of major gaming events here despite us having some pretty cool attractions, and gaming has become more of an online attraction compared to how massive marketing and launch events were in the early 2000s, so it’s nice to see a bit of that return around here. That may be because we do have an Activision QA and Publishing building, as well as the Minnesota Rokkr, an esports team part of the Call of Duty League.

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Grounded Latest Update for October 28 Brings the Halloween Content

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2:01 pm in Title Updates and Patches

Adventure game Grounded just got a new update this October 28, and this brings the Halloween content into the game. Those on consoles will see this as Grounded update 1.14 on last-gen devices, while those on PS5/Xbox Series X|S will be prompted to download patch version 2.000.013.

Grounded Update 1.14 Patch Notes | Grounded New Update 2.000.013 Patch Notes:

Halloween Time:

  • The Scarecrow building is now available for purchase in the Science Shop (through October only!)
  • The porch Jack-o-Lantern properly shows up when loading a world that was started prior to October.

Pet Baby Ants Buffs:

  • Red Ant Pet: Bonus hauling capacity increased from 10 to 15.
  • Black Ant Pet: Damage resist increased from 10% to 50%.
  • Fire Ant Pet: +10% Acid damage changed to +25% all damage.

REMIX.D Yard – Changes:

  • Sour Orb Infusion
    • Dramatically Reduced AOE Damage
    • Removed the Stun from the AOE Attack
      • If the Sour Orb Attack hits you directly it will still do high damage and stun
    • Sour Orb attack can be Perfect Blocked
  • Creature damage scaling reduced from 40% to 20% per REMIX.D level.

Playgrounds:

  • Additional items that can only be found in REMIX.D yards can be placed in Playgrounds Mode.

Bug Fixes:

  • Koi Armor Set bonus defense down effect works correctly against creatures resistant to “Acid” status effects.

[Source: Grounded]

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Huge Battlefield Sale Now Live on Steam – Up to 92% Off

  by   Alex Co  
1:39 pm in News

For PC gamers who want to complete their collection of Battlefield games, or you simply just want to try out a particular game in the franchise, you can do so now, and at a discounted rate, as Steam is holding a huge Battlefield game sale up to November 11!

Aside from games, the “shortcut” bundles are on sale as well, so you can easily unlock some of the important progression items, so you won’t be at a disadvantage against other veteran players.

Battlefield Sale on Steam – Ends November 11

Battlefield™ 2042 is a first-person shooter that marks the return to the iconic all-out warfare of the franchise.

(Read the MP1st Battlefield 2042 Review)

This is the ultimate Battlefield V experience. Enter mankind’s greatest conflict with the complete arsenal of weapons, vehicles, and gadgets plus the best customization content of Year 1 and 2.

(Read the MP1st Battlefield V Review)

Battlefield™ 1 takes you back to The Great War, WW1, where new technology and worldwide conflict changed the face of warfare forever.

Embrace unrivaled destruction in Battlefield 4™. Revel in the glorious chaos of all-out war packed with rewarding, tactical challenges in an interactive environment.

(Read the Battlefield 4 MP1st Review)

Enjoy total freedom to fight the way you want. Explore 29 massive multiplayer maps and use loads of vehicles, weapons, and gadgets to help you turn up the heat. Every second of battle gets you closer to unlocking tons of extras and moving up in the Ranks. So get in the action.

(Read the MP1st Battlefield 3 Review)

Strategy. Speed. Story. These are the core pillars of Battlefield™ Hardline, a cops vs. criminals experience unlike any other.

(Read the MP1st Battlefield Hardline Review)

For the shortcut bundles for all the games, you can check it out here.

While the next Battlefield game is still untitled, EA has started talking about it recently. We got our first concept art from it, and a confirmation of the game going back to a modern setting.

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Minecraft Update 3.01 Released for Bedrock 1.21.43 and Fixes Console Issues

  by   Alex Co  
12:43 pm in Title Updates and Patches

Mojang has seemingly went out of schedule, and has releaed Minecraft update 3.01 today, which is odd given we usually get patches on a Thursday. This follows the Bundles of Bravery patch that was released by the studio just last week, which was followed up by an emergency patch.

Minecraft Update 3.01 Patch Notes:

Fixes:

  • Fixed an issue that prevented items being used or consumed when looking at a Copper Block (MCPE-187188)
  • Fixed an issue that prevented some Trophies from being unlocked on PlayStation®5
    • To ensure players receive all missing Trophies, certain objectives that didn’t unlock previously may need to be completed again. Sorry for the inconvenience and we thank you for your patience!
  • Fixed an issue that prevented some notifications from appearing on Xbox

Don’t be surprised to see another smaller patch be released in order to fix other nagging issues brought in by the new major update. Once we know of that, we’ll be sure to let our readers know.

If you notice any other changes, leave a comment below and let us know.

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Nintendo Stock Rises Over 2% Amid Switch 2 Announcement Rumors

  by   Taha  
9:16 am in News

On Monday, October 28, in Japan, Nintendo’s stock on the Tokyo Stock Exchange rose by 2% from Friday’s close, likely due to rumors of an anticipated Switch 2 console announcement.

Over the weekend, multiple insiders suggested that Nintendo could reveal the Switch 2 on October 28 or 29, leading some to expect an announcement early this week. PH Brazil, a well-known insider and former journalist, shared in a stream that he expects an announcement between Monday and Tuesday this week.

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Nintendo stock rises by 2.39% amid Switch 2 announcement rumors.

While some might doubt this prediction, another insider, Pyoro, has added weight to the rumors. Pyoro hinted at the upcoming reveal by updating his social media banner to an image speculated to tease the announcement.

Having said that, these leakers are not as reliable as someone like bilibili-kun, so their claims should be taken with a grain of salt, as there’s no certainty if or how their hints align with Nintendo’s actual plans.

Some fans may feel they’re running out of hope for the Switch 2 to be revealed before 2024 is done, but Nintendo might surprise everyone by announcing a Nintendo Direct today with a teaser tomorrow. This could finally unveil the long-awaited successor to the Switch. As of now, there’s no direct confirmation, only consistent hints from insiders who claim to have knowledge of Nintendo’s activities.

The market also seems to be responding well to these developments, with Nintendo stock rising alongside these rumors. It seems that a Switch 2 announcement is indeed near, and, according to recent reports, development for the Switch 2 is rumored to be complete, with a release targeted for March or April 2025.

Furthermore, the new console is rumored to have updated features, including magnetic Joy-Con attachments and redesigned analog sticks, though these claims remain unconfirmed and should be taken with caution. The price could also be higher than the current Switch but still lower than current generation consoles, though these details are yet to be confirmed.

In other news, Playtonic Games has recently confirmed the platforms for its upcoming remaster of Yooka-Laylee, titled Yooka-Replaylee. Interestingly, the Switch isn’t directly named; instead, Playtonic lists the release for “Nintendo Platforms.” This could mean a general release across the Switch lineup, or perhaps a hint that Yooka-Replaylee will launch on Nintendo’s upcoming hardware.

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Alan Wake 2 Update 1.200.003 Shines the Shadows for Trophy Fixes and More This Oct. 28

  by   Alex Co  
9:15 am in Title Updates and Patches

Following the big Anniversary Update and the release of The Lake House DLC for Alan Wake 2 last week, Remedy Entertainment has released Alan Wake 2 update 1.200.003, which is now live for consoles and PC. This patch aims to resolve issues tied to trophies/achievements, various technical issues connected to The Lake House DLC and more.

Alan Wake 2 Update 1.200.003 Patch Notes for Oct. 28:

PlayStation 5 (1.200.003)
Xbox Series (1.2.0.3)
PC (1.2.3) 

The Lake House:

General

  • Balanced the amount of health items, so that there are more to be found. Stay healthy!
  • Reduced the damage caused by the Painted’ s grapple

Fixes

  • Fixed the ‘Shape of a Man’ achievement/trophy not unlocking
  • Fixed adaptive triggers so that they do not cause continuous vibrations after equipping trauma pads or carrying a power core
  • Fixed an issue where the holstered shotgun would hover when the Classic Alan Wake Outfit was equipped. The shotgun was confused due to so many layers.
  • Fixed the “Locate Your Team on Floor -1” objective so that it does not disappear after loading the latest save on floor -2
  • Fixed an issue where players could control agent Estevez during her reaction after teleporting to the Oceanview Motel, causing her to do some weird yoga
  • Added one missing French translation for an email on floor -2 (RE: Holy shit/RE: Putain de merde)
  • Various fixes with localized subtitles and subtitle syncing

Aside from fixes, don’t expect any other content drop for Alan Wake 2, as Remedy has moved on to other projects, and the horror game is now feature-complete. Speaking of other projects, Remedy’s next game is the multiplayer action game titled FBC: Firebreak, which is connected to the Alan Wake and Control universe.

[Source: Alan Wake]

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Minecraft Update 1.008 for Bedrock Version 1.21.43 Fixes Trophies Issue and More

  by   Alex Co  
9:08 am in Title Updates and Patches

Those booting Minecraft up, it seems 4J Studios and Mojang have pushed out a new update this early and on a Monday. Players can now download Minecraft update version 1.009, and this is for Bedrock 1.21.43. At the time of this writing, the patch isn’t out on last-gen platforms.

Minecraft Update 1.009 Patch Notes for PS5:

Fixes:

  • Fixed an issue that prevented items being used or consumed when looking at a Copper Block (MCPE-187188)
  • Fixed an issue that prevented some Trophies from being unlocked on PlayStation®5
    • To ensure players receive all missing Trophies, certain objectives that didn’t unlock previously may need to be completed again. Sorry for the inconvenience and we thank you for your patience!
  • Fixed an issue that prevented some notifications from appearing on Xbox

Just last week, we got the Bundles of Bravery patch, which was followed up by an emergency update the same day. The PS5 version got more updates in the following days, though Mojang didn’t specify what each one did in terms of fixes.

If the patch is released for last-gen platforms, we’ll let our readers know.

[Source: Minecraft]

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Call of Duty on Steam Sees 300K Concurrents Buoyed by Black Ops 6’s Launch; Highest Since Warzone’s Release

  by   James Lara  
October 27, 2024 8:28 pm in News

Though despite being available on Xbox Game Pass PC, it seems that Call of Duty Black Ops 6 has drawn in a hefty amount of players over on Steam during its launch, with the Call of Duty app soaring to over 300K concurrent players, the highest it’s almost seen in nearly two years.

Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Looks to Be Doing Pretty Good Sales Wise on Steam

Though we don’t have official sales data for Call of Duty Black Ops 6, it does seem that the title is doing pretty well on PC, specifically the Steam version as it saw a concurrent peak of 306K players during its launch weekend according to SteamDB. A pretty large uptick in players, considering the Call of Duty app typically averaged around 60K daily before the launch of Black Ops 6. 

Now it’s important to point out that the game isn’t a single title, as the Call of Duty app is considered to be more of a launcher, containing Modern Warfare 2, MW3, Cold War, and Warzone all under the same application. This means that while the title saw over 300K concurrent players, it does not mean that all of those were for Black Ops 6. Though considering what the title was averaging before the release of Black Ops 6, I think it’s safe to say the title has brought in a massive amount of new and returning players.

That’s more impressive considering that the title is available for “free” for Xbox Game Pass PC subscribers, which can be had for $12 a month. A much cheaper alternative than fleshing out a full $70, though that does mean you do have to stay subscribed to the service to maintain access to the game. Which could ultimately end up costing more after 5-6 months than outright buying the game, if you solely subscribed for Call of Duty. It’s still a cheaper alternative at the moment, and to see Steam still managing to pull in these numbers for a premium experience. 

To further put that into perspective, that 491,670 all-time peak was a number achieved by the application when Warzone 2.0 launched (2022), a free-to-play Call of Duty that required no payment whatsoever to play. Call of Duty Modern Warfare III (2023) launched the following year, with Steam reaching 190K concurrent players. So as of now, it seems that the launch of Black Ops 6 has been the biggest one the franchise has seen on Steam so far under the Call of Duty app umbrella.

Activision and Xbox have yet to release any statistics to tell us how many players have played during the opening weekend launch, nor have they released any sales data, though we do expect to hear about one of those sometime this week. Nonetheless, I think it’s a safe bet to say that the title has garnered quite the player base at launch, giving how successful it looks to be doing on Steam at the moment. 

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A gamer at heart, James has been working for MP1st for the last decade to do exactly what he loves, writing about video games and having fun doing it. Growing up in the 90's gaming has been in his DNA since the days of NES. One day he hopes to develop his own game.

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