Originally set for a November 15 release, Assassin’s Creed Shadows has been delayed by Ubisoft for a few months, and will now see the light of day on February 14, 2025. According to the publisher, the delay will help the devs with more time to polish and refine the experience.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows is a dream project for us; finally bringing the series to Feudal Japan with many features developed with our community in mind, such as parkour or the renewed stealth, brought by new technology, all set in a beautiful and immersive world.
This is an ambitious addition to the franchise, a rich experience that can be lived through the eyes of two unique protagonists – but we realize we need more time to polish and refine the experience, pushing further some of our key features.
As such, we’ve made the decision to postpone the release date to February 14, 2025. The game will release on a broad range of platforms, including Steam at launch. Additionally, preorders will be refunded and all future preorders will be granted the first expansion for free.
We understand this decision will come as disappointing news, especially to those who’ve been waiting patiently for an Assassin’s Creed game inspired by Feudal Japan, but we sincerely believe this is in the best interest of the game, and ultimately your experience as a player.
Rest assured we are looking forward to the moment you will embark on a memorable adventure with Naoe and Yasuke.
Until then, we thank you for your ongoing support.
Marc-Alexis Côté, on behalf of all teams working on Assassin’s Creed Shadows.
This news comes after the game’s producer states that a four-year development cycle is is the “ideal” time for a new Assassin’s Creed game. I guess four years isn’t enough time, then. The game has recently seen controversy as well, as Ubisoft was allegedly caught using bots to farm engagement for the game.
Mojang has released Minecraft Preview update 1.40 for last-gen consoles, while current-gen will see this as version 1.025. This once again implements various fixes, experimental features and so on.
Minecraft Preview Update 1.40 Patch Notes for Sept. 25:
Experimental Features
Items
Bundle icon now matches Java Edition (MCPE-185519 )
Empty Bundle no longer shows fullness bar when selected (MCPE-185481 )
Bundle dye recipes are now unlocked when getting dye instead of undyed variant
The Bundle has been de-experimentified and is now available during normal gameplay
The “minecraft:bundle_interaction” item component has been de-experimentified
The “minecraft:bundle_interaction” item component has been de-experimentified
Known Issues
Items placed in Bundle cannot be selected or removed on touch
Stability and Performance
Worlds created with Experimental Custom Biomes before Caves & Cliffs update will have their Custom Biomes in Chunks replaced with a default Biome (Ocean for Overworld)
Features and Bug Fixes
Accessibility Features
Added text-to-speech voiceover for items in Marketplace Pass Content tab and Realms Content tab
Blocks
Fixed a bug where a block could be placed on a Vault block, causing weird block behaviors (MCPE-186627 )
Updated references to old block names in remaining behavior pack files
Commands
Issue where some commands did not recognize certain block or item names has been fixed
Graphical
Data driven items are no longer misplaced in screenshots (MCPE-185132 )
Trading
Fixed a crash when attempting trades using only the second slot (MCPE-186676 )
User Interface
Added support for unread Realms Stories badge notifications on the new Play Screen (Preview Only) (ADO:1266867)
Non-empty Bundles now have a fullness bar when inside of a Bundle (MCPE-185457 )
Added the possibility to edit the thumbnail of a world in the new OreUI Edit World screen
Technical Updates
Add-Ons and Script Engine
New Beta options in “minecraft:looked_at” and “minecraft:home” entity components now properly require that “use_beta_features” is specified in the root JSON object
API
Fixed a crash that could occur with getDimension when called within onBeforeActorRemove on an entity that was invalid
Components
The “minecraft:damage_sensor” component’s “deals_damage” field now supports three values:
“yes”, received damage is applied to the entity
“no”, received damage is not applied to the entity
“no_but_side_effects_apply”, received damage is not applied to the entity, but the side effects of the attack are
This means that the attacker’s weapon loses durability, enchantment side effects are applied, etc.
Pre-existing content will be automatically updated to maintain its original behavior
Editor
Added a new air block image to visualize when air blocks are selected in the Editor.
Updated the block picker modal to better communicate the currently selected block and the block that is replacing it.
Fixed Navigation Panel action bar icon and missing localization text
Fixed a bug where certain icon theme colors were not applied correctly
Entities
Horse armor now correctly renders on horses when using resource packs with a minimum engine version of 1.17.0 or lower (MCPE-185316 )
Stability and Performance
Custom biome ids are now assigned with values starting at 30,000 and are stored in ‘BiomeIdsTable’ in world data so their id assignments persist for the duration of the world
Experimental Technical Features
Add-Ons and Script Engine
Added “replace_block_item” field to the “minecraft:block_placer” item component. This field allows you to specify that this item should replace the default item created for the data-driven block it places. To use this field, the identifier of the item must match the identifier of the block it places. This field is optional and defaults to false.
Cameras
Added horizontal and vertical rotation limits to the Focus Target Camera experimental toggle
Added “continue_targeting” bool to the Focus Target Camera experimental toggle for tracking entities outside of set rotation limits
Graphical
Fixed a bug with point light shadows that would cause circles to appear on nearby surfaces. As a consequence, the edges of point light shadows are now jagged. This will be resolved in a later update.
Added the ability to data-drive the ambient light in the Deferred Technical Preview. The ambient light is used as the indirect specular contribution when SSR and IBL are not available or when they are insufficient to illuminate metal objects in low light conditions. It is also used as the minimum value that ambient contribution can have, thus avoiding scenes from being completely black if no light sources are present. See updated documentation on the Creator portal for more information.
Made a breaking schema change to JSON files associated with the Deferred Technical Preview to hoist the "format_version" field out to the root level. Documentation on the Creator portal will be updated accordingly. The following files are affected:
"atmospherics/atmospherics.json"
"color_grading/color_grading.json"
"lighting/global.json"
"pbr/global.json"
"point_lights/global.json"
"water/water.json"
For example, the previous schema for "lighting/global.json" was:
Respawn has released the Apex Legends new update for September 25 on all platforms, which appears as update version 2.68 on last-gen, and version 1.000.082 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S! This brings a short list of fixes to the battle royale shooter, and we’ve also included the known issues the dev team is tackling as well.
Apex Legends New Update 2.68 | Version 1.000.082 Patch Notes:
Here’s what’s new with the patch according to Respawn:
Support and Assault Perk Bins will now correctly display icons and will be visible on the map only when they have not yet been opened
Lighting issues on the Thunderdome map
Fast mouse movement on DirectX 12 causes the cursor to move outside of the game window
Battle Pass’s Level 50 reward of 100AC not clearly being marked as “free”
Sony has kicked off the PlayStation Store “Big Games, Big Deals” sale this September 25, and could very well be the PlayStation 30th anniversary sale. We’re saying “maybe” since there is a chance the company can spring a surprise sale before the month ends, but we’re not holding our breath for it given this sale has over 3,000 items and includes FromSoftware games, and a bunch of deep discounts on new-ish titles as well.
Read on for the complete list of deals and our recommendations!
PlayStation Store “Big Games, Big Deals” Sale List of Games – Ends 10/9:
Note: We have enabled a collapsible table for the games given the huge list. To see the games in each list, click on the black arrow and/or the letters (A – E, F – J, K – O, P – T, U – Z).
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth (-33%, $46.89) – For those looking forward to this before dipping, here you go! Go play FF7 Remake first before this but if you already have, then jump into this GOTY contender at a discounted price.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake & Rebirth Digital Deluxe (-33%, $80.39) – If you haven’t played Remake, then go pick this up, so you’ll understand why people wax on and on about FF7.
AC Mirage (-50%, $29.99) – If you want to play last year’s AC game before Shadows drops, then this is the lowest I’ve seen it on sale on PSN.
Dragon’s Dogma 2 (-43%, $39.89) – The lowest this game has been on sale so far. Follow up to Capcom’s successful action-RPG. Uses the Pawn system and has that quirky Japanese feel.
Persona 3 Persona Reload PS4 & PS5 (-40%, $41.99) – Last DLC drop The Answer was released this month. Persona fans will want to pick this up.
Bloodborne (-50%, $9.99) – DLC is also on sale for the same price. Get this now since we aren’t getting a remaster/remake or even a proper patch for PS5 for this until after Sony remasters every first-party IP.
Street Fighter 6 (-50%, $29.99) – Terry Bogard entered the roster yesterday! Loads of support on the way. The versions with the Character Pass are also on sale as well.
Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition (-20%, $39.99) – Includes the Separate Ways premium DLC and another DLC pack. Well, worth the purchase. Possibly the best RE game of all-time remade and improved in every single way (except maybe for Salazar).
AC Mirage & Valhalla (-65%, $34.99) – Prefer Valhalla to Mirage, but at this price, the game time associated with both games make it worth it. Just be mindful that Valhalla kind of overstays its welcome given its so long.
Resident Evil Village Gold Edition (-60%, $19.99) -Includes Winters’ expansion that ends the story started in RE7 and also includes Resident Evil Re:Verse that you probably won’t even try.
Dark Souls 3 (-50%, $29.99) – The DLCs are also on sale. If you like From’s games, then this is a no-brainer pick up.
Batman: Arkham Collection: (-90%, $5.99) – Yes, yes no 60fps whatever. But at that price and the quality of the gameplay? Yeah, definitely worth a go. \
Remnant 2 Ultimate Edition (-50%, $34.99) – Badass action game. This bundle includes the three story expansions, and The Dark Horizon was released just yesterday. Ingenious puzzles, deep combat system. Doesn’t matter if you haven’t played the first one.
The Witcher 3 Complete Edition (-75%, $12.49) – This has been updated for PS5. Includes the two expansion packs, and this is one of my fave games of all-time, and is just so well made. Side missions are brilliantly well made, combat lets you choose how to fight. Just an amazing game that you need to play regardless if this is your first Witcher game or not.
Cyberpunk 2077 (-25%, $53.24) – Launched as a disaster and now the game CDPR envisioned it to be. Do NOT play this on last-gen given it’s still crap. Amazing RPG with CDPR’s familiar care into each facet.
UFC 5 Ultimate Edition (-$50%, $49.99) – The only MMA game in town. EA supporting this with free fighters almost every month.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade (-62%, $15.19) – If you want to save up and get a feel if FF7 is your game, then this is as low as I’ve ever seen it on PSN. Cloud & Co’s first adventure and kicks off one of the best Final Fantasy games of all-time.
Texas Chain Saw Massacre (-45%, $10.99) – Lowest I’ve seen it on PSN. Asymmetrical multiplayer game (think: Dead by Daylight). Still getting support which is a good sign.
Crash Bandicoot 4 – (-60%, $47.99) – Have not played this, but if it’s similar to the past Crash games, then platforming fans are in for a treat. But, the quadrilogy bundle is on sale, so…
Crash Bandicoot Quadrilogy Bundle – (-60%, $35.99) – If you dig the Crash games, then this is a super good deal. Just don’t forget it’s much harder than you remember.
Crash Team Racing Nitro Fueled (-65%, %13.99) – Support for this has ended, but when you don’t have Mario Kart, this is the next best thing since we aren’t getting a new Modnation Racers anytime soon.
CTR + Spyro Bundle (-65%, $26.24) – Includes CTR and the Spyro Triple Play Bundle.
RoboCop: Rogue City (-50%, $29.99) – Underrated action game, and not your usual licensed cashgrab. Makes you feel like you’re playing as Alex Murphy without the severed limbs and whatnot.
Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (-67%, $16.49) – If you still haven’t played Skyrim, then this is probably the lowest it’ll ever get. Still getting support with updates from time to time surprisingly.
Dark Souls Remastered (-50%, $19.99) – The remaster of the game that started it all.
Wo Long (%35, $25.99) – Team Ninja’s Souls-like. The Season Pass is also on sale.
Horizon Forbidden West (-50%, $19.99/$29.99) – Lowest I’ve seen it here. PS5 version is $10 more. If you’re planning on playing HZD Remastered, then this is the next logical step if you haven’t already unless you’re prepared to wait for Horizon Forbidden West Remastered in a few years’ time.
Mount & Blade 2 (-40%, $29.99) – PS5 version is $6 more. Support is ending soon if I’m not mistaken, but this kind of games have their own cult following. YouTube it to see if it’s something you’ll dig or not.
Cult of the Lamb Heretic Edition (-50%, $17.49) – Just went free on PS Plus recently, no? For those familiar, this is an awesome game that lets you build your own cult! Who doesn’t want to be loved and worshipped, right? Only game that lets you be worshipped and scoop poop!
Bully (-40%, $8.99) – GTA in high school! Nope, we aren’t getting a re-release it seems.
Uncharted Legacy of Thieves Collection (-60%, $19.99) – Uncharted 4r and its DLC. Nathan Drake’s swan song. Naughty Dog at their finest. Cinematic story-telling, non-stop action. Indiana Jones but with a higher kill count.
Nobody Wants to Die (-25%, $14.24) – Was just released this July, and reviewed fairly well. This is a detective game and not an action game even if the screenshots state otherwise. Minority Report as a game? Maybe. I suggest watching gameplay first to see if it suits your style. Short game as well, and a slower pace than what you’re probably used to.
Demon’s Souls (-58%, $29.39) – Doesn’t go on sale often, and a remake of From’s beloved game. If you dug Bloodborne and haven’t played this yet, now’s your chance.
Metal Gear Solid V Definitive Experience (-40%, $11.99) – The only MGS game I have never finished. This is Snake in an open-world setting. Graphics still look amazing.
Hitman World of Assassination (-55%, $44.99) – Includes Hitman 1+2+3 campaigns, DLCs and more. If you dig Hitman’s gameplay, this is a steal.
Resident Evil 7 Gold Edition + RE Village Gold Edition (-63%, $29.59) -Houses two excellent RE games. Starts and ends the Winters storyline since this also includes the Winters’ Expansion DLC.
Atomic Heart (-60%, $27.99) – First-person action game by Mundfish. It kind of has that BioShock vibe but not as polished and not on the same level of quality.
Alan Wake Remastered (-67%, %9.89) – Remake of the first game which, while not as awesome as Alan Wake 2, is still a solid game that has you scrounging for batteries.
DOOM Eternal Deluxe Edition (-75%, $17.49) – Includes the Ancient Gods campaign. Gory, full-on action.
Resident Evil Raccoon City Edition (-75%, $14.99) – Includes RE2 and RE3 remake. While the RE3 remake is OK, RE2 is my fave RE remake and just a great way to experience the horror franchise. Loads of improvements, upgraded graphics. Buy it for RE2!
Dark Souls 2 (-$50, $19.99) – Includes all the DLCs. If you’ve skipped this or want another Souls game, then go right ahead.
Monster Hunter World (-50%, $9.99) – My fave Monster Hunter game. Loads of stuff to do even without the Iceborne DLC. Better with friends. Kill monsters, farm their carcasses, make new equipment to hunt even bigger monsters!
Hazelight Bundle (-67%, $19.79) – It Takes Two + A Way Out. Co-op partner required or you literally cannot play this. If you can find someone, well worth the buy since it will test your patience between each other.
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order (-75%, $12.49) – Cal’s debut game. Prepare for loads of backtracking, Cal running like a wookie is up his ass. Good story, and is an easier Souls-like game with a Star Wars coating.
Battlefield V – (-85%, $7.49) – Don’t know the player base now, but DICE managed to bring this to acceptable levels. Plus side it has a classic Op Metro map.
Little Nightmares (-75%, $4.99) – Amazing little dark platforming game. Horror vibe but not too scary. Just charming and fun.
Crysis Remastered Trilogy (-75%, $12.49) – Crysis but with no multiplayer. This was the benchmark for graphics decades ago on PC.
Octopath Traveler 2 (-40%, $35.99) – Doesn’t go on sale often. Old school RPG, quite long and has you playing different characters. RPG fans will want to give this a go given how charming and has that classic feel to it. Doesn’t matter if you haven’t played the first game.
Saints Row (-75%, %7.49) – Lowest it’s ever been. YMMV on your interest. Don’t expect GTA quality and it tries a bit too much most of the time. But cheap open world game.
Days Gone (-60%, $19.99) – Zombie game that lets you kill off mobs in different ways. Buy this so you can buy the remastered version for $10 in the future.
Streets of Rage 4 (-50%, $12.49) – Awesome beat-em-up with updated gameplay mechanics. Perfect game to play with friends or your SO.
Sea of Stars (-35%, $22.74) – Acclaimed RPG that feels like old-school in a good way. Haven’t finished it but liked what I played so far. Reviewed very well too.
Forspoken (-70%, $28.40) – Underrated or overrated depending on your POV. Not as bad as some say it is, but just be prepared for quips.
Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy (-80%, $11.99) – Severely underrated game and didn’t get enough recognition when it launched. Go play this to see what a good Marvel game is that’s not made by Sony.
Crash Team Rumble + Crash 4 (-55%, $35.99) – Support has ended for Rumble just this year. But if you want to play the Crash characters in multiplayer but not in racing, then this might be your thing.
Amnesia The Bunker (-55%, $11.24) – Latest Amnesia game and has more combat than its predecessors. Reviewed well, and worth a buy for horror fans.
Outriders (-50%, $9.99) – Criminally underrated and one of Square’s non-JP games that worked. Loads of depth, awesome co-op experience and even has an endgame even if this isn’t a live service title.
The Evil Within 2 (-80%, $7.99) – Play Mikami’s — father of Resident Evil — last horror game.
Deathloop (-50%, $9.99) – Arkane’s best, second best, third best game depending on who you ask. Time bending mechanic that won’t make you hate the people behind it.
Outlast Trinity (-90%, $5.89) – Includes Outlast, Whistleblower and Outlast 2. Amazing horror experiences that doesn’t let you fight back which adds to the tension.
Star Wars Battlefront II (-75%, $9.99) – Not sure on playerbase now but does this look good. Lets you play Star Wars characters and use their powers to lay waste in multiplayer. No support but servers are still up. Underrated and was mauled by gamers given its MTX-heavy plans before it launched.
The Evil Within (-75%, $7.49) – Not Resident Evil but way harder and gorier than Mikami’s previous works.
Mass Effect Andromeda (-80%, $7.99) – Not played through this outside of the opening section. Not sure if they patched the funny faces out. This game sunk an entire franchise with just one game.
Mirror’s Edge Catalyst (-75%, $4.99) – First-person parkour game. Don’t play if you get dizzy easy. Made by DICE, and is probably the last game in the franchise.
SOMA (-90%, $2.99) – Super cheap for a horror game with awesome atmosphere and didn’t get the love it should have gotten at launch.
Infamous First Light (-50%, $7.49) – Even if old, rarely goes on sale. Standalone game to Infamous Second Son.
FIST (-60%, $11.99) – Play as a rabbit that kicks ass. China Hero Project that made it big.
Fort Solis (-30%, $20.99) – Horror game though don’t expect too much scares. Make sure to bring comfy sneakers since there’s loads of walking. Hey, if it worked for Kojima…
Amnesia Collection (-85%, $4.49) -Includes Dark Descent, A Machine for Pigs. Horror at a discount.
Mega Man X Legacy Collection 1+2 (-62%, $15.19) – All eight Mega Man X games at a discounted price! If you dig the X games, this is a good pick up.
Zombie Army 4 (-90%, $4.99) – Third-person shooter by the Sniper Elite devs. Support has ended but this is an underrated multiplayer game.
Heavy Rain & Beyond Two Souls (-60%, $15.99) – If the killer of Heavy Rain hasn’t been spoiled for you, I recommend playing it. Not a bad deal, but just remember this is more of a narrative game like Supermassive’s titles.
Which games are worth nabbing? Leave a comment below and let us know. If we do get a 30th Anniversary Sale, MP1st will let our readers know.
Madden NFL 25 new update 1.009 is now available for download on consoles and PC, and this is another unannounced patch, which we’re expecting game fixes and improvements. For those having issues connecting to the game, EA did announce server maintenance,, which seems to have led to some people seeing their Franchise and League data disappear.
Madden NFL 25 New Update 1.009 Patch Notes:
Update: After hours of waiting, EA has finally released the complete patch notes.
Gameplay
Introducing the ability to Save Custom Audibles across all modes.
Dev Note: As you change audibles in your formation at play call, they will save automatically and will not change from game to game. You will be able to do this for up to 32 playbooks. To change audibles, press LT/L2 after choosing a formation in play-call.
Tuning to increase the chances of AI controlled defenders attempting interceptions rather than swats on catchable passes.
Tuning to make AI controlled WRs play more aggressively to the catch point when targeted.
Tuning to improve WR’s feet staying in bounds on a catchable pass near the sideline.
Fixed an issue where AI-controlled QBs would check the ball down to a receiver coming out of the backfield too frequently when they were not under pressure.
Fixed an issue where AI-controlled QBs were considering receivers open on Curl routes when they were covered resulting in too many interceptions being thrown.
Fixed an issue preventing defensive backs from matching press animations when running the Cover 1 Robber Press defensive play against streak, curl, and inside-release dig routes.
Fixed an issue causing the QB to keep the ball on a run play when using multiple preplay adjustments at the same time.
Fixed an issue preventing pass blockers from handing off pass rushers to other blockers vs defensive line crash inside.
Fixed a rare issue causing the ball to warp through a defender’s body when attempting to make an interception.
Fixed a rare issue sometimes causing a tackler to freeze after a hit-stick vs. a ball carrier.
Tuning to improve the preservation momentum in physics-based tackles.
Tuning to improve collision on dive tackles that make contact with the ball carrier’s upper leg.
Tuning to improve player-falls on collisions between ball carriers and defenders.
Superstar Mode (PS5, Xbox Series X|S & PC only)
General stability improvements.
Online H2H Ranked
General stability fixes.
Presentation
Tuned pre-snap field of view in Standard gameplay camera to more closely resemble MADDEN NFL 24.
Added gameplay camera called Standard Alternate that resembles the default gameplay camera in EA SPORTS College Football 25.
Art
Texans Uniform and field fixes
Chiefs Uniform updates to pants stripes
New Facemasks added:
Speedflex Robot Jagged
Speedflex JR Cross
Axiom 2 Bar Jagged
Axiom 3 Bar Double
Axiom 3 Bar Jagged Double
Axiom 3 Bar LB Jagged Double
Axiom Robot Jagged
Axiom Robot RB Jagged
F7 Robot Jagged
F7 Robot Jagged 2
F7 Robot Jagged 3
F7 JR Cross
F7 808
F7 Robot 808
F7 2 Bar Jagged
Vicis Zero2 Robot Jagged
Vicis Zero 2 Robot 808
Vicis Zero 2 808
Vicis Zero 2 Robot Trench
Audio
Added new commentary from Brock Huard, Kate Scott, and Mike Tirico.
Fixed an issue where commentary would incorrectly reference the game location.
Fixed an issue where commentary would mention a missed PAT for every subsequent kickoff by that same kicker.
Fixed an issue where commentary would not be interrupted by a successful 2-point conversion.
Fixed an issue where commentary would incorrectly mention how the previous drive concluded coming out of super sim.
Fixed an issue where incorrect commentary would be heard for a single season receiving touchdowns record.
Fixed an issue where commentary would incorrectly reference the score differential at the end of a game.
Fixed an issue where MADDEN theme song would continue to play after selecting Resume Activity on the PlayStation 5 home screen.
Note that EA has not mentioned whether the last-gen version and the current-gen version of the game are getting the same changelog, though we’ll be sure to communicate that when the actual patch notes are out.
Expect new stuff for Ultimate Team and more, which has been confirmed by EA.
Those seeing their Franchise data erased, it seems this is connected to the maintenance and you should see the data available again:
Looks like the madden leagues are up. They just gated. #madden25
For now, the last changelog released was for the patch released two weeks ago, though once EA releases the official patch notes in a few hours, we’ll add it to the article.
EA has released Madden 25 update 1.06 on last-gen platforms, and while this title update brings in new adjustments and other improvements, it seems to have deleted all the Franchise mode data for players affecting all platforms.
Madden 25 Update 1.06 Patch Notes:
Update: After hours of waiting, EA has finally released the complete patch notes.
Gameplay
Introducing the ability to Save Custom Audibles across all modes.
Dev Note: As you change audibles in your formation at play call, they will save automatically and will not change from game to game. You will be able to do this for up to 32 playbooks. To change audibles, press LT/L2 after choosing a formation in play-call.
Tuning to increase the chances of AI controlled defenders attempting interceptions rather than swats on catchable passes.
Tuning to make AI controlled WRs play more aggressively to the catch point when targeted.
Tuning to improve WR’s feet staying in bounds on a catchable pass near the sideline.
Fixed an issue where AI-controlled QBs would check the ball down to a receiver coming out of the backfield too frequently when they were not under pressure.
Fixed an issue where AI-controlled QBs were considering receivers open on Curl routes when they were covered resulting in too many interceptions being thrown.
Fixed an issue preventing defensive backs from matching press animations when running the Cover 1 Robber Press defensive play against streak, curl, and inside-release dig routes.
Fixed an issue causing the QB to keep the ball on a run play when using multiple preplay adjustments at the same time.
Fixed an issue preventing pass blockers from handing off pass rushers to other blockers vs defensive line crash inside.
Fixed a rare issue causing the ball to warp through a defender’s body when attempting to make an interception.
Fixed a rare issue sometimes causing a tackler to freeze after a hit-stick vs. a ball carrier.
Tuning to improve the preservation momentum in physics-based tackles.
Tuning to improve collision on dive tackles that make contact with the ball carrier’s upper leg.
Tuning to improve player-falls on collisions between ball carriers and defenders.
Online H2H Ranked
General stability fixes.
Presentation
Tuned pre-snap field of view in Standard gameplay camera to more closely resemble MADDEN NFL 24.
Added gameplay camera called Standard Alternate that resembles the default gameplay camera in EA SPORTS College Football 25.
Art
Texans Uniform and field fixes
Chiefs Uniform updates to pants stripes
New Facemasks added:
Speedflex Robot Jagged
Speedflex JR Cross
Axiom 2 Bar Jagged
Axiom 3 Bar Double
Axiom 3 Bar Jagged Double
Axiom 3 Bar LB Jagged Double
Axiom Robot Jagged
Axiom Robot RB Jagged
F7 Robot Jagged
F7 Robot Jagged 2
F7 Robot Jagged 3
F7 JR Cross
F7 808
F7 Robot 808
F7 2 Bar Jagged
Vicis Zero2 Robot Jagged
Vicis Zero 2 Robot 808
Vicis Zero 2 808
Vicis Zero 2 Robot Trench
Audio
Added new commentary from Brock Huard, Kate Scott, and Mike Tirico.
Fixed an issue where commentary would incorrectly reference the game location.
Fixed an issue where commentary would mention a missed PAT for every subsequent kickoff by that same kicker.
Fixed an issue where commentary would not be interrupted by a successful 2-point conversion.
Fixed an issue where commentary would incorrectly mention how the previous drive concluded coming out of super sim.
Fixed an issue where incorrect commentary would be heard for a single season receiving touchdowns record.
Fixed an issue where commentary would incorrectly reference the score differential at the end of a game.
Fixed an issue where MADDEN theme song would continue to play after selecting Resume Activity on the PlayStation 5 home screen.
EA has not released the official patch notes just yet, though we’re expecting that to change within the day. Before that happens though, loads of players have taken to social media and forums to announce that their Franchise data has been deleted (yes, ALL of the data).
Here’s a thread on the Madden subreddit where multiple gamers chimed in:
There’s more of that but you get the gist. So far, EA has not said anything about the data just yet, though the game’s servers did go under for maintenance a few hours ago which could be the reason for the data missing.
Once the patch notes are out (no clue whether the last-gen and current-gen patch notes are the same) we’ll update the article with the info. There was a patch released two weeks ago, which you can read about here for the fixes implemented.
For those looking for the next major content drop for XDefiant, it’s finally here! Season 2 of the free-to-play shooter is now available for download on all platforms this September 25. Shooter fans will see this as XDefiant update 1.000.022, and this is a hefty download bringing in new maps, weapons, a new faction and loads more.
XDefiant Season 2 Update Version 1.000.022 Patch Notes:
Download Size: 6.3GB (PS5)
Season 2 New Content:
New Faction: The Highwaymen
Based on: Far Cry
Passive – Revved – Increases fire and reload rate for consecutive kills
Abilities:
M79 Grenade Launcher – The M79 is as straightforward as it is devastating; simply point it at your target, whether that’s an enemy or their ability, and blow it up. Two shots before it goes into cooldown.
Scrap Turret – Mounted machine gun provides 360-degree coverage from wherever you place it.
Ultra: Saw Launcher – Blasts ricocheting buzzsaws to effectively dominate any close-quarters space
New Weapons:
PP19 SMG – Stands apart from other SMGs in the game by focusing on damage and accuracy over movement speed and rate of fire, with the highest headshot-damage multiplier in the group. It boasts a large magazine, increased range, and a more consistent recoil pattern.
L86 LSW – Designed to allow runners to run, aim, and shoot faster, functioning almost as a middle ground between the AR and LMG classes. To balance out its boosted speed, the L86 deals less damage and carries fewer ammo than other LMGs it has the fastest time to kill in 30-45 meters.
SPAS-12 – A new semi-automatic shotgun, a combination of the AA-12 and the M8-70. It has the capability to one-shot kill, but can quickly finish the job with a second shot if the first one wasn’t enough
New Maps:
Waterfront (Available at S2 launch) – Inspired by the post-apocalyptic Hope County, Montana in Far Cry: New Dawn. Waterfront is big, holding both a skate park and music stage area, and favors long- to medium-range playstyles (sorry, SMGs).
Fixed an issue preventing some players from sliding after a jump if they selected the Hold option instead of Toggle for Crouch and Sprint in the Settings menu.
Corrected a control issue that stopped players from sprinting if they fired while quickly switching to ADS in mid-sprint.
Victims of melee attacks now suffer a movement penalty of half speed for a quarter of a second, exactly enough time to say, “Ow, hey!”
Updated the six Preset loadouts in the Loadout menu so they offer full sets of attachments for the primary and secondary weapons, along with devices that complement the primary weapon in each Preset. The goal of these new loadouts is to offer attachments that support each weapon’s strengths while also letting players experience a variety of attachments and devices.
Tuned Major and Daily Challenges.
Now when you complete a Major Challenge, the next one is automatically activated so you don’t need to select it yourself.
Fixed a weapons-progression glitch that wasn’t granting weapon XP points for kill assists.
Factions
Highwaymen
Straight out of Hope County 2035, the Highwaymen are cutthroat survivors with a high-octane attack style. They’re all about dealing maximum damage in a minimum amount of time, thanks to deployable assault turrets, speedy reload and rate-of-fire bonuses, and lethal makeshift tech like their signature saw-blade launchers, wielded with complete disregard for power-tool safety. Highwaymen fight for their comrades and their leaders, Mickey and Lou, and fully expect to go out in a blaze of gory glory.
GS-Kommando
GS-Kommando’s Active Defense System was kind of a pain to deploy in tight corners but now it’s not.
Players can now cancel their Active Defense System after deploying it, similar to how Libertad players can cancel El Remedio. Also fixed a bug that allowed the Active Defense System to shoot through soft cover.
Fixed a glitch preventing the Active Defense System from doing its job against enemy proximity mines.
Fixed a camera-resetting bug caused by running into GS-Kommando’s Shock Wire.
DedSec
Spiderbot deployment is no longer canceled if the deploying DedSec player immediately activates their ultra. Also, Spiderbot movement sounds have undergone a tune-up to address player complaints that the little facehuggers were getting the drop on them because they couldn’t hear them coming. To that end, we’ve increased the volume of Spiderbot footsteps, as well as the radius within which the footsteps are audible.
Decreased the duration of DedSec’s Lockout ultra from 25 seconds to 20 seconds.
Death no longer offers a release from DedSec’s Lockout ultra. Although the duration of Lockout has been reduced to 20 seconds, it now affects enemies who die and respawn during that period.
Fixed a glitch that was disabling DedSec’s Hijack ability after using it on moving devices such as the Incinerator Drone or Spiderbot.
Phantoms
Removed an exploit allowing some Phantom players to respawn with invincibility if they managed to trigger the AEGIS ultra moments before death.
Fixed the Phantoms’ Mag Barrier so it’s no longer impervious to the AEGIS’s electro-scattergun if hit anywhere except dead center.
Restored controller force feedback when blocking damage with the Blitz Shield. Also added sound effects to indicate when the Blitz Shield takes damage.
Libertad
The effective range of Libertad’s healthful BioVida Boost has increased to match its visual effect.
Libertad’s Médico Supremo soothing health mist no longer disperses in midair if players deploy it while landing from on high.
Fixed a bug locking Libertad players in a zoomed-in ADS state when deploying the Médico Supremo while using ADS.
In other Médico Supremo news, enemies no longer earn Ultra Cancel points for taking out the deploying player if the late player managed to complete deployment of Médico Supremo as their final heroic act.
The Cleaners’ Incinerator Drone and Phantoms’ Mag Barrier no longer launch facing the wrong direction when deployed under a bad network connection.
Maps
Waterfront
Run for the high ground in Season 2’s new Arena map, Waterfront. Storm surge has ravaged this seaside skatepark, where players can grind down adversaries or ollie up to the boat house for some close-quarters combat.
Mayday
The Mayday map has been removed from CTF Unranked mode playlists because it’s just not a well-balanced map for that mode.
Fixed various map-geometry issues that were leading to exploits, such as players standing in midair or seeing enemies through walls. Affected maps include Attica Heights, Clubhouse, Emporium, and Pueblito.
Tweaked objects in the Emporium and Times Square maps that were preventing GS-Kommando’s Active Defense System from deploying.
Game Modes
Bomb!
Two bombs and zero respawns define the high-stakes, fan-requested new game mode with the objective right in the name: Bomb! Attackers attempt to plant a Detonator on one of two Bombs stationed across the map and keep it ticking until the Bomb goes boom. Defenders try to stop attackers from planting it, or, failing that, they must defuse the Detonator. Attacker success or defender failure yields predictably explosive results.
Escort
Corrected a visual issue distorting the Package path on inclines and making the Package icon appear all jittery when viewed through walls.
Team Death Match
Team Death Match had overtime when matches ended in a tie, but it wasn’t supposed to, and now it doesn’t.
Team Death Match mode now has a Daily Challenge.
Capture The Flag
Completing a CTF session now counts toward earning the Grand Tour achievement.
XP scores for accomplishing Escort and Zone Control objectives have been doubled.
If you thought you weren’t earning Cleanse points for killing the last enemy in Domination, Occupy, or Zone Control, you thought right and it has been fixed.
Same goes for Checkpoint-assist points for helping push the Package in Escort.
As additional encouragement to finish matches, we’ve added Medal Challenges for completing Arena modes and completing Linear modes (both named “Complete Game”). These new medals bump up Battle Pass momentum by granting a lump sum of XP upon match completion, making player stick-to-itiveness the primary driver for Battle Pass progression.
Ranked
Season 2 also debuts Ranked Loadouts, a new loadout category with 10 slots. Ranked Loadouts allow players to create custom loadouts from all launch weapons, attachments, and devices in Ranked play even if they haven’t unlocked them. The tradeoff is that if a player selects a weapon for their loadout that they have not yet unlocked, they will receive no XP progression on that weapon. (Owned weapons will progress normally.) This system doesn’t apply to skins, faction characters, or any post-launch weapons/attachments/devices that players have not unlocked.
Corrected an issue in Ranked mode preventing PC keyboard users from confirming their pre-selected Ability if a teammate has the same faction pre-selected.
Ranked mode now uses the party’s average Ranked level to find new players (with the average weighted toward the highest-level player in the party).
Weapons
New for Season 2
PP-19: Despite its lower rate of fire, this heavy-hitting SMG is lethal if you can rein in its recoil.
SPAS-12: This semi-auto shotgun may have slow handling, but it packs a wallop when wielded up close.
L86: A quick reloader and among the most nimble of the LMGs thanks to its bullpup design (magazine behind the trigger), although its per-shot damage is on the low end.
Added the Extended Mag Tube, a shotgun-only attachment that increases ammo capacity.
Tweaks for Existing Weapons
M44: Players wielding the M44 sniper rifle can no longer aim down its sights before the weapon’s reload animation finishes.
686 Magnum: Removed a half-second-weapon-sway delay when switching to ADS after triggering the jump/crouch penalty.
M870: Corrected a timing issue on the M870 shotgun so spent shell casings eject when the slide is racked back rather than when the player fires, which is purely a cosmetic matter but, hey, it’s the little things.
MDR: Removed aiming obstructions when equipped with the Skeletonized cosmetic skin. Also, like to the M870 tweaks above, corrected some mechanical animations to match the real-life weapon: charging handle no longer reciprocates, and spent casings now eject toward the front of the weapon rather than the side.
Slight reduction in duration of the sniper hit-flinch penalty from .7s to .5s for the M44, L115, and TAC-50.
Tuned some barrel and muzzle attachments for balance. Here are the changes:
Muzzle Booster
Added short/medium range penalty of 12.5 percent.
Removed horizontal/vertical recoil penalty of 10 percent.
Added ADS speed penalty of 7.5 percent.
Rapid Fire Barrel
Added short/medium range penalty of 25 percent.
Removed horizontal/vertical recoil penalty of 20 percent.
Added ADS speed penalty of 15 percent.
Lightweight Barrel
Added short/medium range penalty of 10 percent.
Removed horizontal/vertical recoil penalty of 10 percent.
Reduced shakiness and other visually distorting issues while using a scope and crouching or spamming crouch in crouch-only areas.
Added a new Mastery skin, Pyroclastic, unlocked at Weapon Level 500 — but only if several other weapons in your arsenal have reached Weapon Level 400.
Reflex and Holographic optics now display enemy outlines as intended.
Fixed a slight aiming wobble caused by jumping while in ADS.
Eliminated a convoluted exploit in which players could bequeath the damage inflicted by a high-recoil, low rate-of-fire weapon (such as a sniper rifle) to a low-recoil, high-rate of fire secondary weapon if they swapped these weapons and fired moments before getting face-hugged by a Spiderbot. Kudos to anyone who figured out that exploit. Now kiss it bye-bye.
Devices
Fixed a glitch causing EMP grenades to disable conventional grenades (such as Frag and Sticky) if those grenades were deployed just as the EMP was about to activate.
Exploding Sticky grenades now damage enemies when you lob them onto ceilings.
Netcode
Improved an issue where dying players who squeezed off final shots at an enemy weren’t inflicting damage on that enemy (despite evidence to the contrary, such as hearing damage-inflicting sound effects and seeing crosshair-damage confirmation).
Social
Quick Chat is now in the game. This feature lets players select predefined messages from an icon-based Quick Chat menu (such as “group up” or “Attacking A”) and send them to teammates for lightning-quick comms.
Audio
We’ve made significant changes to footstep and clothing sound effects to address community concerns, starting with…
Balancing all enemy and ally footsteps to be at the same audio levels for sprinting, running (standard movement), and walking (moving while ADS). Crouch-walking is silent.
Improving the distances at which players can hear these sounds and how naturally they fade in and out with distance.
Improving SFX quality in general, such as footsteps increasing/decreasing with movement speed and sounding muffled on another floor or room.
The player’s own steps and clothing sounds have been reduced in volume. (Incidentally, all friendlies 180 degrees behind you are muted.)
Enabled text-to-speech in voice chat on Xbox platforms while fixing its volume setting on all platforms.
Tuned the conditions that trigger a “deathstreak” VO line (dying multiple subsequent times without killing an enemy player) from three deaths with a 30-second cooldown to four deaths with a 60-second cooldown.
Eliminated an issue causing low game volume when Windows Spatial sound is enabled.
Audio fixes, various.
Miscellaneous
Players can now skip intro videos when starting the game.
Added custom framerate-limit options for various features (gameplay, menus, and out-of-focus settings) to the Settings menu.
Corrected some graphical and interface weirdness related to PC players changing their window size while in Windowed mode.
Fixed 120hz graphics mode so it persists after reloading the game.
Eliminated a game-crashing bug occurring when Sticky grenades were deployed close to the Phantoms’ AEGIS shield.
Crash fixes, various.
Aside from the mid-season patch, don’t be surprised to see a title update released for balancing changes and bug fixes
EA Sports has released Title Update 1 for EA Sports FC 25 for those who have early access to the game today. This should show up as EA sports FC 25 update 1.000.003 on current-gen, and version 1.03 on last-gen. Changes have been made to Ultimate Team and some stability issues have been fixed. Read on for the September 25 patch notes down below.
EA Sports FC 25 Update 1.000.003 | Version 1.03 Patch Notes for September 25:
The latest EA SPORTS FC 25 Title Update will soon be available for PS5/PS4/PC/XBSX|S/XB1 and includes the changes below.
Ultimate Team
Addressed the following issues:
Players could have gotten stuck on the Objectives screen after shortcut switching from the Store.
Addressed instances of a stability issue that could have occurred following a penalty shootout.
General, Audio, and Visual
Addressed the following issues:
Addressed several instances of stability issues that could have occurred in match highlights and tournaments.
The standard release for EA Sports FC 25 is September 27, 2024. We will post our own review of the game later this week so stay tuned for that. We will also let our readers know when the next update for the game is out. For all our EA Sports FC 25 coverage, head on over here.
Developer crea-ture Studios has rolled out Session: Skate Sim update 1.16 (PS5 version 1.016) and this brings the new Prague DLC pack. The update is out now, but the DLC itself will be released on September 26, 2024. Check out the details down below.
Session: Skate Sim Update 1.16 Patch Notes for Sept. 25:
While no patch notes have been posted about the update just yet, the developer did mention on X what the DLC will contain. Check out the announcement below.
Introducing the Prague DLC clothing variants, coming Sep 26 to Session: Skate Sim! pic.twitter.com/EhYSkPdEk2
Sadly, no new map has been added but hopefully, one is added in the near future. We will update this post as soon as possible if proper patch notes are released soon.
Those looking for the next thing to do in Stellar Blade, you’ll be able to do that soo, as Sony has announced the Stellar Blade x Nier: Automata DLC! Alongside this, an update will be released to all players featuring Photo Mode.
Check out the trailer to see what’s incoming to the action game:
No word yet on when this will be out, but we expect that won’t be that far out given we’re about to hit October next week.
Alongside the DLC announcement, Stellar Blade’s Eve will also be making her way into Astro Bot as part of that game’s free DLC! This was confirmed not only in the trailer for Astro Bot’s free add-on, but also by the official Stellar Blade Twitter/X account:
This announcement basically confirms the unreleased Astro Bot crossover content incoming outed by the game’s credits. Once we know the date when Stellar Blade’s DLC will be out, we’ll be sure to let our readers know. Shift Up has been good in communicating what’s new with their debut PS5 game, so keep an eye out for our Stellar Blade page to see the latest updates.
Amid all the hype and announcement from Sony’s State of Play, some might have missed the announcement of the PlayStation Plus October 2024 free games which will be available on October 1. It’s a great time to be a PS Plus member, as the October offerings are possibly one of the best the service has ever seen.
The sci-fi survival horror classic returns, rebuilt to offer a deeper and more immersive experience. Isaac Clarke is an everyman engineer on a mission to repair a vast Planet Cracker-class ship, the USG Ishimura, only to discover something has gone horribly wrong. The ship’s crew has been slaughtered and Isaac’s beloved partner, Nicole, is lost somewhere on board. Now alone and armed with only his engineering tools and skills, Isaac races to uncover the nightmarish mystery of what happened aboard the Ishimura in hopes of finding Nicole. Trapped with hostile creatures called Necromorphs, Isaac faces a battle for survival, not only against the escalating terrors of the ship but his own crumbling sanity.
A celebration of 40 years of WrestleMania, featuring iconic superstars past and present, playable across a vast array of game modes. Join the biggest superstars in sports entertainment as WWE 2K24 presents a retelling of WrestleMania’s greatest moments from the last 40 years. Take part in some of wrestling’s most unforgettable and career-defining matches, choosing from the likes of “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, Undertaker and Andre the Giant, alongside current contenders “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes, John Cena, Rhea Ripley and Roman Reigns.
Doki Doki Literature Club Plus! | PS4, PS5
Enter the psychological horror experience of Doki Doki Literature Club. You play as the main character, who reluctantly joins the Literature Club in search of a romantic interest. With every poem you write and every choice you make, you’ll charm your crush and begin to unfold the horrors of school romance. Do you have what it takes to crack the code of dating sims and get the perfect ending? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.
Are those great games or what? Dead Space’s remake is quite possibly one of the best we’ve ever seen and is certainly in line with Capcom’s Resident Evil remakes.
Combination Secret Technique: Apocalypse – Sasuke Uchiha x Madara Uchiha x Indra Otsutsuki
Matching Voice x 12
Ninja Info Card Image x 5
The contents above will be available for players who have purchased DLC Pack 5 or the Season Pass, which includes DLC Pack 1 – 5.
The contents of DLC Pack 5 will become available on September 26, 2024.
Battle Balance Adjustments
The following adjustments have been made to the overall battle mechanics:
Ninja Dash
Reduced guard damage.
Chakra Dash
Reduced guard damage.
Charge Chakra Dash
Reduced guard damage.
Cancel Chakra Dash
Increased amount of Chakra consumption required to activate it.
Individual Character Adjustments
The following adjustments have been made based on the overall balance:
Sakura Haruno
Increased defense.
Neji Hyuga
Increased recovery time when hit by ground combos.
Rock Lee
Made cancel timing for the dashes faster when activating Ninjutsu 1 “Leaf’s Combo Attack!” in mid-air.
Jiraiya
Increased defense.
Increased advancing distance of Ninjutsu 1 “Rasengan”
Reduced guard damage of Special Support “Verbal Binding”.
Reduced damage and guard damage of Special Support “Water Slash”.
Young Kakashi Hatake
Increased recovery time when hit by ground combos.
Increased advancing distance of throws and reduced their damage.
Young Obito Uchiha
Increased defense.
Rin Nohara
Increased damage of Ninjutsu 1 “Wind Style Trap” when activated as support.
Increased damage of Ninjutsu 2 “Summoning: Rolling Logs” when activated as support.
Naruto Uzumaki (THE LAST)
Reduced defense.
Sasuke Uchiha (THE LAST)
Increased defense.
Karin
Made the healing speed of Ninjutsu 2 “Perfume Spray” slower when activated as support
Raikage: Ay
Increased recovery time when hit by ground combos.
Killer Bee (Shark Skin)
Increased defense.
Mifune
Increased defense.
Reduced Chakra consumption when activating Ninjutsu 1 “Dancing Blade Hazard”.
Kaguya Otsutsuki
Reduced damage of the initial phase ofg groud combos and increased damage for their ending phase.
Nagato
Increased defense.
Increased character’s turning degree for Ninjutsu 2 “Shura Attack: Distance”.
Deidara
Made the start-up frames of the throws faster, extended their active frames and decreased the step back at the beginning.
Sakura Haruno (Part 1)
Reduced Chakra consumption when activating Ninjutsu 1 “Maiden’s Step”.
Increased damage of Ninjutsu 2 “Booby Trap”.
Made the start-up frames of the throws faster.
Neji Hyuga (Part 1)
Increased defense.
Hinata Hyuga (Part 1)
Increased recovery time when hit by ground combos.
Sakura Uchiha (BORUTO)
Increased defense
Rock Lee (BORUTO)
Made the cancel timing for the dashes faster when activating Ninjutsu 1 “Leaf’s Combo Attack!” in mid-air.
Delta
Increased defense.
Others
Added more elements to the collection of items that can be obtained through the “Exchange Tickets” earned from Ninja Battle.
Improved some of the effects used on the Combination Secret Technique “Six Paths: Shinsu Rasen Shuriken” (Naruto Uzumaki x Hashirama Senju x Ashura Otsutsuki) included in DLC Pack 3.
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As Zenless Zone Zero servers go down for planned maintenance, miHoYo has begun rolling out the Tour de Inferno update, adding new characters, story missions, events, and much more. Here’s everything included in Zenless Zone Zero Update version 1.2 patch notes.
Caesar combines the ability to stun with survivability while also providing shields and buffs for all squad members.
She activates Perfect Block when she performs her EX Special Attack while being attacked by an enemy. This allows her to block the incoming DMG and counterattack with her shield dealing significant Physical DMG.
*The time-limited S-Rank Agent Caesar (Defense – Physical) can be unlocked by Signal Searching on the Ember-Crowned Overlord channel.
S-Rank Agent Burnice (Anomaly – Fire)
Burnice is a powerful Anomaly character who quickly builds up Fire Anomaly by launching EX Special Attacks, which accumulates Heat. Once enough Heat is generated, Burnice enters the Nitro-Fuel Cocktail state, which applies Scorched to enemies. Fire DMG and Fire Anomaly Buildup continues when she is off-field.
*The time-limited S-Rank Agent Burnice (Anomaly – Fire) can be unlocked by Signal Searching on a future channel.
2. New W-Engines
S-Rank W-Engine Tusks of Fury (Defense)
*The time-limited S-Rank W-Engine Tusks of Fury (Defense) can be unlocked by Signal Searching on the Dissonant Sonata channel.
S-Rank W-Engine Flamemaker Shaker (Anomaly)
*The time-limited S-Rank W-Engine Flamemaker Shaker (Anomaly) can be unlocked by Signal Searching on a future channel.
3. New Bangboo
S-Rank Bangboo Red Moccus
*Can be obtained via An Outstanding Partner channel.
4. New Story
Chapter 4: Tour de Inferno
In the wilderness far from the city, new legends rumble and roar.
Availability: Permanently available after Version 1.2 goes live
Requirements: Complete the special episode Undercover R&B
Burnice’s Agent Story: A Stroke of Luck
Get rich quick with Burnice~
Duration: Permanently available after 2024/10/16 12:00 (server time)
Requirements: Complete Leisurely Lull: Unexpected New Customer
Agent Trust Events
Agent Trust events added for Caesar, Burnice, Lucy, and Piper
Availability: Permanently available after Version 1.2 goes live
Requirements: Unlock the corresponding Agent and complete Leisurely Lull: Unexpected New Customer
5. New Area
Blazewood: Unlocked during Main Story Chapter 4 “Tour de Inferno.”
Located in the Outer Ring of New Eridu, Blazewood is where the Sons of Calydon are most active.
6. New Events
New Release
Login for 7 days total to get Encrypted Master Tape x10!
Event Duration: Starts when Version 1.2 goes live and ends on 2024/11/05 03:59 (server time)
Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 8 and unlock the Events function during Main Story Prologue – Intermission
Overlord’s Feast
Heroes set the wasteland ablaze. The following fiery feast won’t fail to amaze.
Requirements: Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 15 and complete Agent Story “Mole in the Hole (I)”
8. New Gameplay
New HIA Investigator Training Course Available
Aside from combat skills, what else do you need to survive the Hollows?
“Investigator Training Course” will provide Agents with the most practical experience and the best rewards!
Event Duration: Permanent
Requirements: Complete Main Story Chapter 2 Interlude “Mission Unthinkable”
Blitz Mode Added to Hollow Zero – Withering Garden
1. A new Blitz mode has been added to Hollow Zero – Withering Garden, “Withering Garden: Seedbed”. Clear Ether Activity 3 from “Withering Garden: Core” one time to unlock.
2. In Blitz mode, you can attack enemies directly without having to explore Hollows via the Monitor Array. Earn Investigation Points upon completion.
3. In Blitz mode, you can choose the intensity of Ether activity. You can earn more Investigation Points completing combat with high-intensity Ether activity.
9. New Systems
Back in Business
Proxies who meet return conditions can select one A-Rank W-Engine and also claim Polychromes, Master Tapes, and other rewards.
Event Duration: Date of activation until 16 days after at 04:00 (server time).
Return Conditions:
1. Completed the Chapter 1 commission “Earlybird Ticket to Safety.”
2. Haven’t logged in for 14 days or more.
3. Have not participated in Back in Business for at least 40 days.
New Backup Battery Charge System
In Version 1.2, when your battery charge reaches its maximum limit or higher, the Backup Battery Charge kicks in: 1 point is restored every 18 minutes, up to a maximum of 2,400.
Additional Notes:
1. If a Proxy has < 240 Battery at the time of maintenance, the charge will recover to the max of 240 over time. After Battery Charge exceeds 240, it will recover charge proportionally;
2. If a Proxy has ≥ 240 Battery Charge at the time of maintenance, the Backup Battery Charge will begin to recover over time.
Adds New Fairy-Auto Explore Mode to HDD
1. Use Fairy to explore for you after clearing Exploration and Story commissions for the first time;
2. Fairy can keep exploring after Proxies go offline;
3. Once Fairy has finished exploring, Proxies can claim all rewards from the commission.
Adds city “Character Select” function
After switching to the corresponding character in the top-left corner, you can free roam in the city using the selected character.
(In this version, Proxies will be able to switch between Belle and Wise. Obtain the Agents Caesar and Burnice to freely roam around the city as these Agents.)
10. Other New Content
1. New Commissions
New series of combat commissions added: Night Rain’s Request. Complete certain prerequisite commissions to take them on;
New series of Rally commissions added: Cactus Flower’s Invitation. Complete certain prerequisite commissions to take them on;
After progressing the main plot in Chapter 4: Tour de Inferno, accept new commissions in all in-game areas and via Inter-Knot notifications;
After progressing the main plot in Chapter 4: Tour de Inferno, Officer Mewmew will arrive at Blazewood. Chat with Officer Mewmew to get Mewmew’s Blazewood Notes, and complete Mewmew challenges to earn each corresponding medal. Challenges consist of City side missions, Bangboo repairs, finding mini cargo trucks, and earning commemorative coins.
2. New Content
Adds new dynamic wallpapers for Caesar, Burnice, Piper, and Lucy. Unlock a corresponding Agent and increase their Trust level to a certain threshold to unlock an Agent’s dynamic wallpaper.
Adds new chat emojis for Caesar and Burnice.
Adds new function for checking Agent equipment “Stat Bonuses.” Select “Stat Bonuses” from the Agent equipment screen to view.
Adds new “Skill Enhancement Suggestions.” Go to the Agent Skill Enhancement screen and tap on Suggestions to view.
Adds new visuals for the enemy Doppelganger – Jane.
Adds new Swap Squads function to Shiyu Defense, letting you swap out the order of the first and second squads from a frontier at the press of a button.
Adds new Preset Config function: Edit your squad from the main screen – “More > Preset Config” to quickly apply a preset lineup while not in story mode.
License Level for Hollow Zero has been increased from 60 to 90. This takes effect at 04:00 on the first Monday after the update (server time).
Adds ability to tap any part of the screen when exploring Hollow Zero via Monitor Array to skip animations such as Resonium collection and catalysis (Press “Confirm” in controller mode to skip some animations).
Adds new items “Reserved Relics” and “W-Engine Chip” to Casper’s Outpost Logistics store at Scott Outpost. Use Reserved Relic to select one precious relic (core skill enhancement item).
Adds new Pursuit to the Depths function in Notorious Hunt. After completing 3 challenges without Battery Charge in one week, spend 60 Battery Charge to repeat the challenge for partial rewards.
Adds new challenge Corrupted Overlord – Pompey to Notorious Hunt.
Adds new challenge Doppelganger – Jane to Expert Challenge.
Adds new challenge Hunter and Beast to Routine Cleanup; challenge to earn the all-new series of Drive Discs, Chaos Jazz and Proto Punk.
Adds new Arcade game Bizarre Brigade launched alongside Don’t Walk Alone.
Adds UI hide feature to the dynamic wallpaper screen. Tap “Hide” button to view the dynamic wallpaper in fullscreen.
Adds new visuals related to the Blazewood area.
Adds a new TV show “Attack on Cyberz” to the game login screen and Random Play TV.
Adds new dialog and supplemented some street encounters in Lumina Square.
Adds new Social Media Settings function to the Inter-Knot Friends screen where you can choose whether to disclose your personal info and whether to accept Friend requests.
Adds new Manual Lock-On Switching Sensitivity option to “Options > Input.”
Adds new Global Illumination screen setting to “Options > Graphics.”
(Default setting is Medium; set to High to apply high-fidelity light rendering effects in areas new to Version 1.2 and areas from previous versions.)
Adds a new trophy set to the PlayStation®5™ platform: Zenless Zone Zero – Tour de Inferno.
3. Shiyu Defense
Ambush Node
Adds new node during Version 1.2: Ambush Node. Ambush Node has five Frontiers and is no longer time-limited. Gain two Ether Dewdrops before challenging each frontier (which automatically restores Agent health after a defeat); ratings for each challenge are based on total defeats for an Agent.
Requirements: Complete Chapter 2 Interlude: Mission Unthinkable and clear the Stable Node: Tenth Frontier to unlock.
Node ends at 04:00 (server time) on 11/6/2024.
Critical Node
After Version 1.2 updates, buff effects of Critical Node are:
Phase I:
Increases Agent ATK and DMG taken by 20%.
When receiving a shield, all squad members recover 10 Energy while increasing ATK by an extra 20% for 20 seconds. Can trigger at most once every 20 seconds.
Phase II:
When bearing a shield, Agent Anomaly Buildup Rate increases by 25%.
When hitting an enemy that is afflicted with Attribute Anomaly, Agent DMG increases by 35%.
Phase III:
Increases Agent DMG dealt by 25%.
Increases Agent ATK by 20% for 15 seconds when inflicting Burn or Shock on an enemy. Instantly grants 20% Daze if the enemy is not Stunned when triggered.
[Adjustments & Optimizations]
Agents
Optimizes 3D model for Agent Zhu Yuan without her weapon in city areas.
Optimizes parts of 3D models for Agents Caesar, Burnice, and Hoshimi Miyabi.
Optimizes some animations for some Agents.
Optimizes camera visuals for some Agents on the deployment screen.
Optimizes mission guidance for Agent Seth’s Trust event. The Lumina Square noodle shop Trust event for Agent Seth can be viewed and tracked via the Schedule.
Optimizes the text description for Mindscape Cinema 06 “Break the Limit” for Agent Anton, which is textual only and does not impact actual skill effects.
Enemies
Optimizes visuals of Twin Marionettes battlefield.
Optimizes 3D mode for Doppelganger – Jane;
Optimizes logic of enemy target lock for Chain Attacks launched by Agents’ Perfect Assists.
Optimizes text description for “Heavy Striker,” which is textual only and does not impact gameplay.
Systems
Raises the level cap for New Eridu City Fund. Adds rewards for City Fund Levels 51–60.
Optimizes W-Engine Recycle function. Proxies do not need to spend Dennies to recycle W-Engines. After the update, Proxies can claim the Denny cost for recycling W-Engines in previous updates via Mail.
Adds a new option to “Drag to Switch to Previous Character” on mobile devices via “Options > Other.”
(Option is deactivated by default. Enable it to Drag to Switch to Previous Character by holding “Switch Characters” and dragging the button outwards.)
Adds new Claim All function to Hollow Zero – Bounty Commissions screen.
While playing out the main plot, Bangboo level for some trial Bangboo can increase as Inter-Knot Reputation increases.
Optimizes information display for some screens in Storage.
Optimizes prompt details when dismantling Drive Disks.
Optimizes the interface of Drive Disc main stats at the music store.
Optimizes logic of teleporting to the corresponding store from “Obtain Via.”
Optimizes UI effects for Character Details screen
Adds access to Character Details when combat is paused.
Directly opens store business screen when teleporting to the Sixth Street coffee shop and newsstand after clearing Errands – Daily.
Optimizes display for Agent Info Panel during combat. The exclusive icon for off-field characters during battle is now displayed below the corresponding Agent’s avatar.
Optimizes time system. Proxies can now adjust in-game time freely.
Optimizes red dot display logic for Friend requests.
Optimizes Edit Friend Notes function, which can now be left blank.
Optimizes UI position of Camera function.
Optimizes Agent Invite function. After inviting an Agent you can switch to and invite a different Agent directly from the Contacts interface.
Adds new achievements for A Ridu Journey, Phaethon’s Story, Agent Trust, Hollow Zero, Enemy Target, Combat, and Hollow Exploration Guide, including some hidden achievements.
Adds new categories of achievements: When Opportunities Converge, Inter-Knot Hot Topic, and Zero Key.
Shifts Hollow Zero hidden commission achievements from “A Ridu Journey” to “Zero Key” without changing unlock conditions. Shifts some “Enemy Target” achievements to “Combat Skills” without changing unlock conditions.
Corrects some names and descriptions of achievements without changing unlock conditions.
Gameplay
Adjusts weekly bounty commission for Hollow Zero from Special Commission ×1 and Common Commission ×3 to Common Commission ×4 which is subdivided into S, A, B, and C tiers. Earn the corresponding number of Investigation Points to complete weekly Common Commissions. This adjustment takes effect at 04:00 on the first Monday after the update (server time).
Adjusts the unlock criteria for Hollow Zero’s “Withering Garden” Exploration Mode. Proxies who have reached Inter-Knot Lv. 42, cleared Old Capital Metro: Edge, and completed the “Enchanting and Stunning, Withering Away” commission can unlock Exploration Mode for Withering Garden.
Optimizes regular rewards for Hollow Zero “Withering Garden: Core”: Select by Ether activity effects and increase intensity to earn more Investigation Points upon completing the challenge.
Optimizes interaction logic between Hollow Zero and some systems when exploring Hollows and events via the Monitor Array: Now you can interact quickly and directly with events.
Speeds up some animations when exploring Hollows via Monitor Array with accelerated playback enabled.
When your reputation reaches “Certified Proxy,” Tin Master Specials go on sale at the coffee shop while New Eridu Specials is discontinued. Drinking a Tin Master Special restores 80 Battery Charge;
After the update, all coffee will not cost Dennies when ordering in the coffee shop.
Mouse & Keyboard and Controller Optimizations
Optimizes UI and controller controls for the Partner Archive screen.
Optimizes display and controller controls for results screen at the Arcade. Buttons corresponding to “Confirm” and “Cancel” functions in the Arcade screen will follow system options.
Optimizes controls for redemption code screen when using a controller.
Adds new button display for events on the HDD screen when using a controller.
Adds ability to skip animation playback during Signal Search by pressing any button when using a controller.
Due to additional functions being added to combat and city exploration gameplay, the default layout for functions has been adjusted for controllers. If your custom control layout conflicts with the newly added controls, the custom layout will be restored to default after the update.
Optimizes display method for controller buttons on some screens.
Adds a new controller-keyboard-mouse hotkey to some system screens to quickly switch between controller/keyboard/mouse on the Agent, Plot, Signal Search, Store and other screens by pushing Escape on keyboard or the Menu button on controller.
Adjusts button layout UI for the Dismantle and Tuning screens at the music store, as well as the Drive Disc Lock and Discard buttons on the Agent Equipment screen while in controller mode.
Optimizes logic of the “Return” function at the music store while in controller mode.
Adds a new Match Details button to the Co-Op screen inside Arcade games.
Others
Optimizes triggering rules for Chain Attacks: The same skill can only trigger one Chain Attack against the same enemy.
(If a skill that deals continual damage triggers a Chain Attack and then cancels it, it will not be triggered again.)
Optimizes the traffic light environment at Lumina Square.
Optimizes 3D model visuals of some NPCs.
Optimizes English, Japanese, and Korean voiceovers for some parts of the story.
Adjusts playback section of the song “60% Daily” in the playback device.
Adjusts requirements for Soul Hounds III “Straight Ahead” achievement from “Dive for 100 meters while invulnerable” to “Dive for 40 meters while invulnerable.”
Adjusts, improves, and fixes the in-game text for some languages. These changes will not affect gameplay or functions.
[Issue Fixes]
Agents
Fixes an issue where, after awakening Agent Lucy’s Mindscape Cinema 06 Fierce Fangs of Fire, the Burn DMG is abnormal when the Guard Boars explode.
Fixes an issue where the 3rd move of Agent Ellen’s Basic is visually displayed incorrectly after connecting to a special attack.
Fixes an issue where Agent Lucy’s Interrupt Level for Chain Attacks is abnormal.
Fixes an issue where Agent Qingyi’s animations sometimes display incorrectly after performing a Perfect Assist.
Fixes an issue that occurs when Agent Ellen is using Charged Scissor Strike and knocks back an enemy, then immediately triggers “Basic Attack: Flash Freeze Trimming,” there is a chance that the first part of the attack fails to hit the enemy.
Fixes an issue where other squad members sometimes do not correctly receive buffs when entering combat via a Chain Attack triggered by Agent Soukaku’s Fly the Flag.
Fixes an issue that occurs when Agent Ben is in combat and triggers EX Special Attack: Cashflow Counter, then follows up for another attack, there is a chance that some DMG dealt is lost.
Enemies
Fixes an issue where, under certain circumstances, there is a chance that enemies cannot be locked on to.
Fixes an issue where, under certain circumstances, some of Rampant Brute’s attacks have an abnormal interrupt level.
Systems
Fixes an issue that occurs when scrolling on the Drive Disc enhance screen, there is a chance that the currently selected Drive Disc’s info may be displayed incorrectly.
Fixes an issue where, under certain circumstances, some sound effects may play incorrectly.
Fixes an issue where selecting SMAA anti-aliasing from Options > Graphics causes some scenes to display incorrectly.
Gameplay
Fixes an issue where, under certain circumstances, Agent Trust events sometimes cannot be progressed normally.
Corrects the incorrect text description for achievement “Root Eradication”, which is textual only and does not affect completion requirements.
Fixes an issue where, under certain circumstances, there is a chance that the player is unable to respawn in Snake Duel – Clash.
Fixes an issue where, during the Exploration Commission “Scientific Explosion,” the player is unable to control their character as normal.
Fixes an issue where, under certain circumstances, there is no way of collecting the Lost Item “Button” from Hollow Zero.
Environments
Fixes an issue where NPC models sometimes disappear in some environments.
Fixes an issue where teleporting to the HDD sometimes causes the environment to display incorrectly.
Fixes an issue where NPC models are sometimes displayed incorrectly in some environments.
Fixes visual issues present in some environments.
Others
Fixes an issue where an NPC disappears during Lycaon’s Agent Trust event.
Fixes an issue where, under certain circumstances, the 3D models for Belle and Wise are displayed incorrectly.
Corrects typos in some text content.
Whew, a big update with lots of lots of content included with it. As a reminder, as with any major update with Zenless Zone Zero, servers are currently down for maintenance with them expected to be up roughly five hours after the maintenance time (06:00(UTC+8)). 300 Polychrome will be given as compensation for the downtime.
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.
Tribute Games has released (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge update 1.10 (current-gen version 1.010), and this is for the newly announced Radical Reptiles premium DLC, though there’s also something for base game owners too/
TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge Update 1.10 | Version 1.010 Patch Notes:
NEW CHARACTERS
Radical Reptiles Mondo Gecko and Mona Lisa are finally joining the fray as fully playable characters! Whether it’s by dealing righteous damage on a skateboard or launching deadly chemical concoctions, this powerhouse duo is ready to rumble with the Foot Clan!
FREE OST UPDATE
And that’s not all!
A free update
is also available for all players: a rockin’ Remix mode of the official soundtrack featuring the following amazing guest artists:
Lead Remixer: Sean Bialo
Guest Remixers
Anamanaguchi – Panic In The Sky!
Button Masher – Rumble In The Zoo
Jake Kaufman – It Won’t Fly!
Keiji Yamagishi – The Lost Archenemies
Tomoya Tomita – A Few Screws Loose
Alongside that, Tribute Games has confirmed this is the final DLC for the game, and issued a statement about ending development for it:
This DLC marks the final addition to TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge, closing this chapter on the highest of notes. The team is proud of this project and excited to see how players will enjoy the new characters. The developers hope players will revisit the game and enjoy the expanded roster, now complete with a broad array of mutants and humans, each with their own gameplay style. The new retro soundtrack, along with the characters, offers an excellent reason to replay the game. The Radical Reptiles DLC promises to bring fresh excitement and fun to TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge.
You can read more about the DLC’s conception here.
GungHo Entertainment has announced the Lunar Remastered Collection, a compilation featuring two legendary JRPGs: Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete and Lunar 2: Eternal Blue Complete. This collection will include updated graphics, enhanced sound, and new quality-of-life improvements.
The remastered edition will bring several upgrades, such as widescreen support, enhanced pixel art, HD animated cutscenes, and new English voice acting. Players will be able to choose between the original visuals or the remastered version for a more modern experience. Additionally, a new feature will allow players to speed up battles, offering more control over the gameplay pace, while enhanced strategy settings will make combat more accessible. For the first time, Lunar will be available in German and French, in addition to English and Japanese.
Watch the Lunar Remastered Collection trailer here:
Stay tuned to MP1st for more coverage from the State of Play event.
The Lunar Remastered Collection will be available for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam in Spring 2025.
Sucker Punch Production has just announced the long-awaited sequel to Ghost of Tsushima, Ghost of Yotei. To the surprise of many, it’ll feature an entirely new protagonist, which has left many wondering where in the world is Jin Sakai? Well, the quick and short answer, which isn’t a spoiler to the first game, is that he’s dead.
Will Jin Sakai Be in Ghost of Yotei?
For those wondering, the chances of Jin Sakai, the main protagonist of Ghost of Tsushima, appearing in Ghost of Yotei are slim to none. Why? Well, because he’s dead, and no, not because of how things ended in the last game or because he somehow was killed off-screen. I mean, he could have been killed, but anyone paying attention to the settings of each game will know that the game took place during the Mongol invasion in 1274. Jin, during this time, was 30 years old, and by the time Ghost of Yotei (1603) is set to happen, he will be well over 300 years old.
Though the game looks similar to the first, this is an entirely different era in which it takes place, meaning the only time we’ll probably see or hear about Jin Sakai is from some legends or maybe a possible lineage.
Not only that, but Sucker Punch has also given a reason why they moved away from Jin for the sequel:
“We also wanted to continue to innovate. To create something fresh but familiar, we looked beyond Jin Sakai’s story and the island of Tsushima, and shifted our focus to the idea of the Ghost instead. At Sucker Punch we love origin stories, and we wanted to explore what it could mean to have a new hero wearing a Ghost mask, and uncovering a new legend. This led us to Ghost of Yōtei: a new protagonist, a new story to unfold, and a new region of Japan to explore.”
So, to help set some expectations early, don’t go in expecting Jin Sakai to make some random cameo appearance in the sequel. Unless he found the secret to eternal life, he’s long dead, either slain in combat or of old age.
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.
During the recent State of Play event, Sony officially announced the release date for Lego Horizon Adventures. The game is set to launch on November 14, 2024, and will be available for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Pre-orders for the game begin on October 3, 2024. If you pre-order any physical edition from participating retailers or any digital edition on your preferred platform, you will receive a LEGO version of the iconic Shield-Weaver outfit to use in the game.
The Digital Deluxe Edition of Lego Horizon Adventures comes packed with exclusive content:
Roller Coaster Customization | No need to choose between roof or coaster; you can have both and bring some theme park fun to Mother’s Heart!
Three iconic Horizon outfits | Pay homage to Aloy’s adventures in the icy north with the Banuk Armor, channel your inner Eclipse with the Shadow Stalwart outfit, or fight metal with metal as “Alloy” Aloy!
Ratchet and Rivet outfits | Join the thrilling journey as intergalactic super-mechanic Ratchet or trans-dimensional Resistance fighter Rivet.
Sackboy outfit | Trading cloth and stuffing for bricks and studs, LittleBigPlanet’s Sackboy is available to join the party!
The Standard Edition will also be available in both digital and physical formats.
Watch the trailer here:
About Lego Horizon Adventures
In a far future, where giant mechanized beasts roam a landscape reclaimed by nature and humans live in primitive tribes, an ancient evil seeks to destroy the world…
Join hunter Aloy as she leads a colourful crew of heroes on a quest to save the meadows, forests, and mountains of Earth from a man called Helis, who leads a gang of sunworshippers that follow an Ancient Evil shrouded in mystery.
Dive into a thrilling adventure alone, or with friends with couch co-op or online play, customize your home in true LEGO style, and uncover stunning secrets from Aloy’s mysterious past along the way.
Earlier this month, a leak suggested that Palworld would be coming to PlayStation 5. Now, those rumors have been confirmed. At the recent State of Play event, Sony officially announced that the game is launching on PS5—and it’s available starting today.
This launch comes as the developer faces a legal dispute with Nintendo and The Pokémon Company over the game’s resemblance to Pokémon. Despite the ongoing lawsuit, Palworld has made its way to PlayStation 5, giving Sony users the chance to explore its unique world.
Watch the PS5 launch trailer here:
Stay tuned to MP1st for more coverage from the State of Play event. Expect us to include the PS5 version in the game’s update articles moving forward.
At Sony’s State of Play digital event today, Capcom announced that Monster Hunter Wilds will be released this Feb. 28, 2025! Alongside that, we get a spiffy new trailer as well.
Mark your calendars, Hunters. The expedition commences in Monster Hunter Wilds on Feb. 28, 2025! The fearsome new main monster awaits you in Capcom’s new trailer, packed with story teases, monsters, Scarlet Forest details, & more.
Expect more from Monster Hunter Wilds at Capcom’s show at TGS later this week! Don’t forget, the game isn’t exclusive to the PS5, and will be released on the Xbox Series X|S and PC on the same day.
Capping today’s State of Play is a huge one, as Sony officially announced Ghost of Tsushima 2 and it’s titled “Ghost of Yotei.” Not only that, but we even get a trailer for it that shows a few shots of gameplay!
If there’s one trailer you need to watch in the entire show, this is it!
In 1603, a new Ghost named Atsu sets out on a journey in the lands surrounding Mount Yōtei, an area filled with sprawling grasslands, snowy tundras, and unexpected dangers. Ghost of Yōtei comes to PS5 in 2025.
As you can see from the trailer, we have a new hero this time around named Atsu. We’re going to be digging more about this game as soon as we can given how much we loved the first one. In case you haven’t played it, go read our review of it here where we gave it a 9.5/10!
