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Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord Update 1.20 Swings Out for Crash Fixes This Aug. 9

by Alex Co

August 9, 2024 2:05 pm in Title Updates and Patches

Taleworlds Entertainment has pushed out Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord update 1.20 (PS5 version shows up as 1.020), and this seems to be for consoles only, This helps mitigate a known crashing issue during combat missions that should be a welcome fix by the community.

This is also tagged as patch version 1.2.11 by the devs for those wondering.

Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord Update 1.20 Patch Notes for Aug. 9:

Consoles

Fixed a crash that occurred during combat missions (such as siege and battle) due to the corruption of agents’ positional data.

That seems to be it. There was also a patch released on consoles last month which housed the following fixes:

Singleplayer

Crashes

Fixed a crash that occurred in encyclopedia when switching between characters quickly.
Fixed a crash that occurred when assigning a commander to a formation during the Order of Battle phase.
Fixed a crash that occurred due to a multithread issue during siege and hideout missions.
Fixed a crash that occurred during a conversation with a freed prisoner if multiple prisoners had been saved from the enemy party.
Fixed a crash that occurred when assisting a settlement under siege while a peace vote was under way between the factions.
Fixed a crash that occurred during the destruction of cloth meshes.
Fixed a crash that occurred when trying to drag two objects at the same time (as a result of Alt+Tabbing).
Fixed a crash that occurred when refreshing texts.
Fixed a crash that occurred when refreshing map nameplates.
Fixed a crash that occurred when pressing the “Click to continue” button during the very first frame of a map conversation.
Fixed a crash that occurred when setting a hotkey in Options.
Fixed a crash that occurred when refreshing battle menus after a peace declaration.
Fixed a crash that occurred when entering a battle against bandits.
Fixed a crash that occurred when loading a save file that contained an item from a deleted crafting template.
Fixed a crash that occurred when using the “Manage Prisoners” game menu option in castles.
Fixed a crash that occurred when leaving a settlement while having the town management menu open.
Fixed a crash that occurred while hovering over highlightable rich texts.
Fixed a crash that occurred when a kingdom tried to make a decision related to an eliminated kingdom.
Fixed a crash that occurred when trying to “Sell All” on an equipped item.
Fixed a crash that occurred when declaring peace via the Kingdom screen and doing the Save & Load immediately after.
Fixed a crash that occurred when assigning a hero to a claimed alley.
Fixed a crash that occurred when loading a save file.
Fixed a crash that occurred when sieging a settlement as an army member.
Fixed a crash that occurred when joining an army through the conversation with the army leader inside a settlement.
Fixed a crash that occurred when starting a conversation via the “Visit” button.
Fixed a crash that occurred when visiting the target village during the “Snare The Wealthy” issue quest.
Fixed a crash that occurred when using the “Wound all enemies” cheat.

Fixes

Fixed a bug that caused donated troops and prisoners to stay in your party.
Fixed a bug that prevented certain crafting recipes from producing legendary items.
Fixed a bug that caused some clans to have heroes of other clans as their leaders in older saves.
Fixed a bug that caused parties to abandon their army when the army leader was inside a settlement under siege.
Fixed a bug that caused parties/armies to continue besiegeing the settlement even in the presence of a larger threat nearby or when that was otherwise no longer logical.
Fixed a bug that prevented the “Coming of age” notification from appearing.
Fixed a bug that prevented some companions from being listed on the party role selection list.
Fixed a bug that prevented the “Preventive Medicine” perk from healing you after performing some hostile actions against villages.
Fixed a bug that prevented the assigned governor from teleporting to the target settlement.
Fixed a bug that caused the brother and sister to spawn when they reached 18, even if they were not rescued.
Fixed a bug that caused the game to get stuck after finishing a siege while having an active “Lord Needs Horses” issue quest.
Fixed a bug that caused numeric input fields to be unresponsive to a certain digit, if that digit was the last remaining one and was previously erased.
Fixed a bug that prevented the “campaign.add_attribute_points_to_hero”, “campaign.declare_peace”, and “campaign.declare_war” cheats from working correctly.
Fixed a bug that caused a defending army in a siege to disperse without a valid reason.
Fixed a bug that caused breakout mechanics calculations to use player army count instead of the player party count when the player is not the army leader.

Changes

Reduced the loading time on consoles.

Multiplayer

Crashes

Fixed a client crash that occurred when you switched sides.

Fixes

Fixed a bug that prevented the lobby screen friends list from being updated correctly.
Fixed a bug that caused taunts and cheers to still receive inputs when holding the cheer button even after the radial menu had been closed.
Siege Scene Fixes
- Ayzar Stronghold
  - Fixed a bug that allowed you to use the right-side ballista while in cover behind the palisade.
  - Fixed a bug that allowed players to walk on top of a destroyed wall near the attackers’ spawn.
  - Fixed a bug that caused players to get stuck inside the wooden columns on some castle walls.
- Castle of Fen Altai
  - Fixed a bug that allowed you to climb the big rocks on the right-side in order to back cap the G flag.
  - Fixed a bug that allowed players to walk on top of the well.
  - Fixed a bug that allowed players to reach the warehouse roof by jumping on the shelves.
- Baravenos Encirclement
  - Fixed a bug that allowed players to walk into the castle windows.
  - Fixed a bug that allowed players to reach spawn and character selection locations.
- Skala Landings
  - Fixed a bug that allowed players to walk through an inaccessible door.
  - Fixed a bug that caused players to get stuck on the castle walls.
TeamDeathMatch Scene Fixes
- Tsagaan Castle
  - Fixed a bug that caused players to get stuck between a barrel.
  - Fixed a bug that allowed players to jump over barrels to reach inaccessible locations of the castle wall and roofs of certain buildings.
  - Fixed a bug that allowed players to jump and get stuck between the walls and props.
  - Fixed a bug that caused players to get stuck between carts and walls.
  - Fixed a bug that caused players to get stuck between the barrels and fences.
  - Fixed a bug that allowed players to walk on the castle walls via the props near them.
  - Fixed a bug that allowed players to walk through a scene prop.
  - Fixed a bug that allowed players to jump and bypass the map barrier near the edge of the map.
  - Fixed a bug that caused players to get stuck between the castle merlons.
  - Fixed a bug that allowed players to attack other players while inside of a tent (outside the castle).
- Harbour of Ovsk
  - Fixed a bug that allowed players to walk on top of the roof of a building.
- Nord Town
  - Fixed a bug that allowed you to fire your bow/crossbow from an unreachable spot inside a house.
  - Fixed a bug that caused players to fall in between the walls and the props.
  - Fixed a bug that allowed players to walk inside of an inaccessible building through a window.
  - Fixed a bug that caused horses to get stuck between the small planks located on the road.
  - Fixed a bug that allowed players to reach the top of the shelves and get stuck.
Skirmish Scene Fixes
- Zendyar
  - Fixed a bug that allowed players to jump and walk through some cliffs.
  - Fixed a bug that caused players to drop through the map while on a mount.
  - Fixed a bug that caused players to walk unevenly over some props.
  - Fixed a bug that allowed players to walk on top of some rocks.
- Xauna
  - Fixed a bug that allowed players to walk and climb the tower walls.
- Trading Post
  - Fixed a bug that allowed players to drop down and walk on top of some walls.
  - Fixed a bug that allowed players to jump down and not take any damage on some locations.
  - Fixed a bug that caused stray mounts to get stuck and block the stairs on Flag B.
  - Fixed a bug that caused mounts to get stuck between stair walls while jumping.
- Port at Omor
  - Removed an object located outside of the playable area that was causing a graphical glitch.
  - Fixed a bug that caused players to get stuck while jumping with a horse on some props.
  - Fixed a bug that prevented players from accessing the wooden walkway near the beach.
  - Fixed a bug that allowed players to walk near the camera location where classes are selected.
- Town Outskirts
  - Fixed a bug that allowed players to jump and get stuck inside a wall.
  - Fixed a bug that allowed players to jump glitch through some prefabs on the map.

Once another patch is pushed out, we’ll let our readers know.

[Source: Taleworlds]

Alex Co

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Report: Sony Implementing Steam-Like Written Review Feature for Some Games on PlayStation Website

by Alex Co

1:45 pm in News

While the PlayStation Store on consoles has allowed gamers to leave their reviews or feedback on games via its five-star rating system, that seems to be changing soon, as the company has been testing implementing a way for players to leave a written review on some games just like on Steam — at least on the PlayStation website,.

The feature isn’t available to everyone just yet (we checked), but images of it have surfaced recently:

Note that various gamers have commented that Sony has been sending out emails with an invite to ask gamers to leave a written review, and it’s done on the PlayStation webpage and not on the console PSN Store (just imagine how cumbersome it would be to write a full review using your DualSense!). Based on users who have access to it. the reviews are even dated, and for now, it seems this only applies to games that you own digitally. Don’t forget, this is being tested currently, and chances are, if it does get a full roll out, we’ll hear more about it soon. Hopefully, these same reviews can be read on the console PSN Store for reference as well.

Of course, there’s a lot of things that can go wrong here, so we’re hoping Sony only sends these stuff out to those who actually own or at least logged in significant playtime with the games they’re asked to review. Hopefully Sony has anticipated that and we don’t see a lot of review bombing happen on games.

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New Destiny 2 Xur Location Today August 9, 2024 (And What Xur Is Selling)

by Salman Haider Zaidi

1:02 pm in News

Xur has returned to Destiny this Friday with a fresh set of Exotics, Engrams, and Legendary gear, all on sale only in exchange for Legendary Shards. For those seeking the eccentric merchant’s wares, MP1st’s new Destiny 2 Xur location today August 9, 2024 post lists both his location and full inventory until the next Weekly Reset.

New Destiny 2 Xur Location Today August 9, 2024 (And What Xur Is Selling):

Xûr, Agent of the Nine

A peddler of strange curios, Xûr’s motives are not his own. He bows to his distant masters, the Nine.

Location:

Bazaar, Tower, The Last City

SGA: Check Xûr’s three inventories online to ensure he is offering items at the lowest prices!

Exotic Weapons

Name	Type	Column 1	Column 2	Column 3
The Jade Rabbit	Kinetic Scout Rifle
Hard Light	Energy Auto Rifle
D.A.R.C.I.	Heavy Sniper Rifle
Hawkmoon	Kinetic Hand Cannon	Hammer-Forged Rifling	Hip-Fire Grip	Polymer Grip

Note: Fixed perks on weapons are not displayed

Exotic Armor

Name	Type	MOB	RES	REC	DIS	INT	STR	Total	Cost
Raiju’s Harness	Hunter Chest Armor	20	6	6	10	11	9	62	41 Strange Coin
Mk. 44 Stand Asides	Titan Leg Armor	13	8	14	14	2	14	65	41 Strange Coin
Getaway Artist	Warlock Gauntlets	11	11	11	14	2	12	61	41 Strange Coin

Exotic Ciphers

Name	Description
Xenology	Complete Vanguard or Exotic playlist activities, or win matches in Crucible or Gambit. Extra progress is awarded for more challenging activities and for succeeding with clanmates.

Currencies & Engrams

Name	Description	Cost

Other

Name	Description
Wardcliff Coil Catalyst	When upgraded to a Masterwork, this weapon will obtain enhanced capabilities, such as increased stats and/or additional perks.
Hard Light Catalyst	When upgraded to a Masterwork, this weapon will obtain enhanced capabilities, such as increased stats and/or additional perks.
Upgrade Module	A collection of universal components that can be used to infuse power between gear items. Can be purchased from the Gunsmith or acquired from special reward sources.
Exotic Engram	An engram with a predestined outcome. Contains a new Exotic if any of the possible rewards remain to be collected.

Materials

Ascendant Shard (1 for 23 Strange Coin)
Enhancement Core (3 for 5 Strange Coin)
Enhancement Core (11 for 11 Strange Coin)
Glimmer (30307 for 5 Strange Coin)
Glimmer (70717 for 11 Strange Coin)

Legendary Weapons

Name	Type	Column 1	Column 2	Column 3	Column 4	Masterwork
Bad Omens	Heavy Rocket Launcher	Volatile Launch // Linear Compensator	High-Velocity Rounds // Implosion Rounds	Auto-Loading Holster	Quickdraw	Tier 4: Handling
Seventh Seraph CQC-12	Energy Shotgun	Smallbore // Full Choke	Steady Rounds // Light Mag	Auto-Loading Holster	Vorpal Weapon	Tier 2: Handling
Dire Promise	Kinetic Hand Cannon	TrueSight HCS // HitMark HCS	Alloy Magazine // Flared Magwell	Auto-Loading Holster	Osmosis	Tier 5: Reload Speed
Hoosegow	Heavy Rocket Launcher	Confined Launch // Quick Launch	High-Velocity Rounds // Implosion Rounds	Auto-Loading Holster	Kill Clip	Tier 2: Velocity
Crown-Splitter	Heavy Sword	Hungry Edge // Enduring Blade // Honed Edge	Relentless Strikes	Vorpal Weapon	Tier 2: Impact
Scathelocke	Kinetic Auto Rifle	Chambered Compensator // Full Bore	Accurized Rounds // Steady Rounds	Subsistence	Eye of the Storm	Tier 2: Handling
Brigand’s Law	Energy Sidearm	Hammer-Forged Rifling // Polygonal Rifling	Tactical Mag // Extended Mag	Threat Detector	Voltshot	Tier 2: Stability
Strange Weapon Engram	Weapon Engram

Note: Fixed perks on weapons are not displayed

Legendary Armor

Name	Type	MOB	RES	REC	DIS	INT	STR	Total	Cost
Kairos Function Gauntlets	Titan Gauntlets	14	7	10	2	16	16	65	17 Strange Coin
Kairos Function Plate	Titan Chest Armor	18	6	7	16	14	2	63	17 Strange Coin
Kairos Function Mark	Titan Mark	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	17 Strange Coin
Kairos Function Helm	Titan Helmet	18	6	7	20	11	2	64	17 Strange Coin
Kairos Function Greaves	Titan Leg Armor	14	7	10	10	10	12	63	17 Strange Coin
Kairos Function Wraps	Warlock Gauntlets	6	10	16	20	11	2	65	17 Strange Coin
Kairos Function Robes	Warlock Chest Armor	2	18	11	15	7	10	63	17 Strange Coin
Kairos Function Bond	Warlock Bond	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	17 Strange Coin
Kairos Function Crown	Warlock Helmet	16	16	2	16	6	10	66	17 Strange Coin
Kairos Function Boots	Warlock Leg Armor	20	2	10	2	10	19	63	17 Strange Coin
Kairos Function Grips	Hunter Gauntlets	2	25	6	11	20	2	66	17 Strange Coin
Kairos Function Vest	Hunter Chest Armor	10	21	2	2	7	24	66	17 Strange Coin
Kairos Function Cloak	Hunter Cloak	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	17 Strange Coin
Kairos Function Mask	Hunter Helmet	11	10	10	6	6	18	61	17 Strange Coin
Kairos Function Boots	Hunter Leg Armor	7	10	15	2	15	15	64	17 Strange Coin

–

What’s a Xûr?

Xûr, Agent of the Nine, is an eccentric merchant who randomly appears in a Public Sector on one of the Worlds. Xûr offers Exotic equipment and only takes Legendary Shards as payment.

TL;DR: He’s the Santa Claus of Destiny and every weekend is Christmas. Sometimes he brings you what you want, sometimes he brings you coal. Mostly it’s coal.

When does Xûr visit?

Xûr visits every Friday at 17:00 UTC and departs at Weekly Reset (Tuesday 17:00 UTC). If you would like to see all the live conversions of Time Zones, please follow this link here.

(Thanks as always, /r/DestinyTheGame!)

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Control 2 Reaches Production Readiness Stage and Max Payne 1 & 2 Remake Enter Full Production

by Taha

8:23 am in News

Aside from the upcoming Alan Wake 2 DLC, Remedy Entertainment seems to be making a lot of headway into its other projects, asthe studio has provided updates on the development of Control 2, the Max Payne 1 & 2 remake, and Project Condor.

In their latest quarterly financial report, Remedy confirmed that Control 2 has entered the “production readiness stage.” The game has already showcased several important features in playable form, indicating substantial progress.

Meanwhile, the Max Payne 1 & 2 remake has moved beyond the “production readiness stage” and is now in the full production stage. Remedy focuses on creating an early functional state of the game, ensuring key gameplay features stand out. Therefore, this development marks a crucial step forward for fans eagerly awaiting the return of these iconic action titles.

Additionally, Project Condor, Remedy’s multiplayer spin-off, has entered full production as well. The development team has worked on multiple maps and mission types, and internal and limited external playtesting is underway to gather feedback and validate features.

Overall, with these projects in various stages of development, it’s clear that Remedy Entertainment is fully committed to delivering high-quality experiences for its fans. Although the timelines for these games suggest they are still a few years away, but the progress is promising. As for Alan Wake 2, the last expansion for the game, The Lake House, is expected to launch in October.

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Palworld Servers Down Due to “Critical Errors” This Aug.9, Taken Offline and Won’t Be Fixed This Weekend

by Alex Co

8:14 am in News

Those playing Palworld and can’t connect to official servers, it’s not just you, as there’s a major issue affecting it, and it seems it won’t get fixed before the weekend due to a holiday in Japan. If yuu’re seeing Palworld down reports surface this August 9, this is the rason why.

Why Are Palworld Servers Down and Having Connection Issues This August 9:

Here’s the announcement from Pocket Pair regarding the server situation:

Hello everyone,

We have identified a critical error with the servers, and as a result, have had to take them offline while we work on fixing the problem.

Unfortunately, due to national holidays in Japan, we will be unable to fix them before the weekend. We will try our best to resolve this problem as soon as we can, and we apologize to those who will be unable to play on the official servers for the time being.

Thank you for your continued support

No word yet on how long this will take, but based on the messaging, it’ll be a while. If your friends are having issues, direct them to this article. We’ll be updating it as more news develops, so stay tuned.

If a patch is released to fix this, we’ll let our readers know. Speaking of which, there was a patch released a few days ago that housed bug fixes.

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Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess Update 1.20 Rolled Out for New Additions

by Alex Co

1:42 am in News

Capcom has released Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess update 1.20 (PS5 version 1.200), which slots in various bug fixes, and even adds new stuff! Read on for what’s new in the game’s official patch notes.

Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess Update 1.20 Patch Notes:

ALL PLATFORMS:

The Okami collaboration Mazo Talisman: Amaterasu has been added.
Mazo Talisman: Jubilee and Mazo Talisman: Dancing Crane have been added.
A new sorting category has been added to the Mazo Talisman screen in the text. It is now possible to sort by “Obtained” Mazo Talisman.
Other minor bugs have been fixed.

That’s about it. The previous patch released last month was also a minor one, which had the following changes:

PS5

The controller speaker volume has been adjusted.

Windows/Steam

“Exit” has been added to the in-game pause menu, allowing you to close the game.

All Platforms

A function to change some game effects have been added to the Accessibility tab in the Options menu.
Other minor bugs have been added.

Once another patch is released, we’ll let our readers know.

[Source: Capcom]

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GTA 5 Sales Over 200 Million Units, Red Dead Redemption 2 at 65 Million Units; GTA+ Grew “Strong Double Digits” Over Last Year

by Alex Co

August 8, 2024 7:07 pm in News

The Grand Theft Auto 5 train keeps on chugging! Six months ago, Rockstar Games parent company Take-Two Interactive announced that GTA 5 sales have hit a staggering 195 million units. Well, that number has climbed exponentially once again, as Take-Two has announced that Grand Theft Auto 5 sales have now hit the 200-million mark!

This announcement was made during the company’s quarterly financials report, where Take-Two touted how GTA+ — GTA Online’s paid subscription service — also grew “strong double digits” over the last year.

The Grand Theft Auto series exceeded our expectations, as momentum continues to build ahead of the launch of Grand Theft Auto VI in Fall 2025. Unit sales for Grand Theft Auto V continue to grow, and to date, the title has sold-in over 200 million units. Grand Theft Auto
Online also surpassed our projections, led by its Summer content pack, Bottom Dollar Bounties, which launched June 25th. The audience for Rockstar’s premium membership service, GTA+, grew strong double digits over last year, with Rockstar Games offering its members an array of valuable benefits that range from enhancing the in-game experience to providing access to their classic titles, including the recent addition of L.A. Noire.

In addition to that announcement, Take-Two also announced Red Dead Redemption 2 sales are now at 65 million, which is four million units more than what it was six months ago.

We are pleased with the performance of Red Dead Redemption 2, which has sold-in more than 65 million units to-date. In addition, Red Dead Online continued to engage its audience during the period with new monthly bonuses and free outfits inspired by top content creators within the Red Dead community.

At this point, who else doesn’t own GTA 5, right? With GTA 6 set to be unleashed next year, chances are, this number will even climb. Congrats for skiing in your mountain of money, Take-Two!

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Risk of Rain 2 New Survivor “Seeker” Announced

by Alex Co

6:49 pm in News

Hopoo Games has revealed that Seeker is the first new survivor coming to Risk of Rain 2 expansion, Seekers of the Storm. There’s a trailer alongside info about the character alongside info but no release date just yet.

Risk of Rain 2 New Survivor “Seeker” Details:

Seeker channels a mythical power to bring a strong combination of damage and healing to the iconic roguelike. Players who learn how to seamlessly flow between them will be rewarded with one of the most versatile Survivors to ever grace a drop pod.

Seeker has harnessed an incredible energy that allows her to use:

Meditate – allowing Seeker to unleash a powerful short-range blast that not only damages enemies, but provides a handy heal for allies;
Spirit Punch – a two-punch combo that propels Seeker forward and is then followed up by an explosive third punch making Seeker a strong AOE bruiser;
Unseen Hand – gives Seeker a bit of range by throwing out a giant phantasmal hand from the ground to slow, knock back, and drain health from all that are in range.
Sojourn – take self damage while flying high in the air before colliding into enemies dealing damage and stunning those in range.

Details on the second new Survivor will be out “soon” according to publisher Gearbox. Once we have more info on that, we’ll let our readers know.

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Warner Bros. Considering Licensing Harry Potter, DC, Batman, and More Franchises to Other Studios

by Taha

5:25 pm in News

Warner Bros. is exploring the idea of licensing its franchises to other game developers. This strategy aims to boost the company’s performance and revenue, especially after the disappointing release of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, which led to a $200 million revenue hit for Warner Bros.

During a recent Q2 earnings call, Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav discussed the potential benefits of licensing their IPs.

Zaslav said:

One of the strategic advantages of owning all our IP is, as the world has changed, it used to be you launch a movie or you launch a TV series, then you do a game. But one of the reasons that Hogwarts Legacy was so successful and the #1 game last year, you went to Hogwarts Legacy and you entered the game and you were able to become part of that world. That ultimately I think is a big piece of where this industry is going. That we’ll create a movie, whether it’s Batman or Superman or Harry Potter, and maybe there’ll be a TV show, but the ability to go in that world and have that experience of spending time with all the characters is something that we still own. We have 11 studios here, and we have a lot of IP. And there’s also a lot of interest among others in coming to take advantage of some of that IP for gaming, which we’re looking at. Because as JB said, we need to get bigger, and the IP that we own and the value that it has in the gaming space is something we’re looking to take advantage of.

He emphasized the interest from other developers in using Warner Bros.’ IPs for gaming.

Warner Bros. has already seen success with Hogwarts Legacy, which sold over 22 million copies. This success story contrasts sharply with the failure of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.

This move could lead to a variety of new games from different studios, much like how Disney licenses out its properties like Star Wars and Marvel. By licensing out their IPs, Warner Bros. hopes to see more successful titles without the financial risk of developing games in-house.

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Vampire Survivors PlayStation Release Targets Aug. 29 for PS4 and PS5. as PSN Page Goes Up

by Alex Co

4:43 pm in News

One of the most addictive games of 2022 is finally making its way to PlayStation platforms this month! Luca Galante’s (aka. poncle) rogue-like shoot-’em-up Vampire Survivors finally has a PlayStation release date and it’s August 29 for both PS4 and PS5.

Check out the release date trailer:

Alongside the release date announcement, the game’s PlayStation Network page is now live, too!

Not familiar with Vampire Survivors? Don’t let the simplistic graphics fool you, as this is one deep action game. Here’s the game’s official description that doesn’t do it justice: Vampire Survivors is a time survival game with minimalistic gameplay and roguelite elements. Hell is empty, the devils are here, and there’s no place to run or hide. All you can do is survive as long as you can until death inevitably puts an end to your struggles. Gather gold in each run to buy upgrades and help the next survivor.

According to poncle, they are working on cross-platform save, which isn’t verified now whether it will be part of the game’s PS4 and PS5 release.

As someone who’s played this a lot on Steam Deck, I cannot recommend this game enough. Barring anything major to screw up the gameplay, this is an insta-buy especially at its super low price.

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The Sims 4 Update 1.97 Released for Consoles This Aug. 8, and Here Are the Patch Notes

by Alex Co

3:32 pm in Title Updates and Patches

Maxis has pushed out The Sims 4 update 1.97 on consoles (PC version 1.108.349.1020), which brings a significant number of fixes and tweaks to the life sim game. Read on for everything new in The Sims 4’s August 8 patch notes.

The Sims 4 Update 1.97 Patch Notes for Aug. 8:

PC: 1.108.349.1020 / Mac: 1.108.349.1220

Console: 1.97

Sul Sul, Simmers!

This update includes a range of improvements, such as expanding the options to romance Ghosts and Vampires in Lovestruck and adding the ability to preview songs when “Safe for Streaming” is toggled.

As part of our continued commitment to tackling technical issues, please follow @TheSimsDirect for the most up-to-date information on the deployment of these fixes. As always, if you have any issues, please share with us on AnswersHQ.

Base Game / Multipack

[AHQ] Error Code 121 no longer occurs when moving in a household for the “Finding Love After a Breakup” Scenario.
[AHQ] Error Code 123 no longer occurs in certain circumstances when traveling to another location.
[AHQ] Cost of living just went back up: Sims once again can pay bills when they are due.
[AHQ] Previously distorted glasses are back in shape.
Improved interface for the Safe for Streaming Music options. Songs that aren’t safe to stream should be grayed out, while available songs can now be previewed.
Sims rejected from being asked on a date through the Relationship Panel now are firmly rejected with a Notification. Just to make it official.
“Start a New Relationship“ is no longer a Want for Sims with the Noncommittal Trait.
You might have seen the option to “Lecture About Responsibilities“ twice in the interaction menu when a parent is talking to their teen Sim. It should now just appear once, so enough with the nagging.

Seasons

With Lovestruck…

The Dr. June’s Weather Control Device no longer offers snow in Ciudad Enamorada. Winters are warm here!

High School Years

Married Sims no longer propose to other Sims.

Growing Together

With Lovestruck…

Sims asked on a date from Cupid’s Corner only have three Traits now, leaving room for new Traits through Self Discovery. Sims found previously through Cupid’s Corner still will have more Traits than average – overachievers.
The text for the Self Discovery moment of swapping the Unflirty or Romantically Reserved Traits to Lovebug now accurately reflects the traits being swapped.

Lovestruck

Live Mode

[AHQ] Gallery Sims are available again in Cupid’s Corner and the game no longer sometimes infinitely loads when traveling after adding one to your Sim’s contacts.
[AHQ] Sims from Cupid’s Corner whose location was listed as “Not Shared” now can be socialized with on a Lovestruck Date or Hangout.
Ghost partners can go to Cupid’s Counseling. Their partners could see through their excuses and are ready to remedy their relationship!
Ghosts are available for Seductive Dances and “Watch Stars/Sky with…”.
Sims no longer stargaze indoors at Rattlesnake Juice Bar in Oasis Springs.
These interactions have more versions of Simlish for variety: “Play Woo-Who!? With…” on Who’s Up Party Games, “Steal from Fountain” on the Fountain of Dreams, and “Rub Ring”. Look for Sammy The Ring Bear around that fountain for more information.
[AHQ] A Sim who was met on a Blind Date and then canceled on (rude!) now can be asked to Create a Date. Previously, the interface was blank.
Sims no longer read “Seduction by the Sea” indefinitely. Must be a real page-turner!
Sims now autonomously seek sleep when they are low on energy.
Flowers given to a Sim now show up in the recipient’s inventory.
When selecting a single flower for “Give Flowers…”, the Sim now bestows a single flower instead of a whole bouquet. Sometimes a single bloom says more than an entire bouquet!
When selecting “Cuddle in Bed” multiple times in a row on a bed, Sims no longer lock up with their arm outstretched.
When selecting “Cuddle in Bed” multiple times in a row on different beds, the Sim now successfully reaches the first bed.
“Ask to Create a Date…“ with a new Sim from the Gallery now results in that Sim showing up properly at the edge of the Date or Hangout location.
The Unflirty Trait icon looks clearer.

Create a Sim

Lovebug and Romantically Reserved Traits are available as Likes and Dislikes plus Turn-Ons and Turn-Offs in Create a Sim.
[AHQ] The short, curly beard (ymFacialHair_EP16BeardCurly) no longer changes the shape of the Sim’s jaw.

Build Mode

Spot-tangle Light (lightWall_EP16SULTuplight) no longer steals the spotlight by turning off all other lights within a room when placed.
Couples Crest Bench (sitLoveseat2x1_EP16GENartistic) now has collision and cannot be placed where there is no space.

Ciudad Enamorada

The camera moves more freely now around Calle del Ensueño in Plaza Mariposa.
[AHQ] The door of the Nadir household’s penthouse office has returned, so poor Aziz can get back to his writing.
Casita del Amor’s Lot now shows the correct view when saving to the Gallery.
A missing curtain in Mirador del Amor has been re-added to the venue.
The rooftop of the López household now has all of its walls painted.

Dine Out

Waiters bring out food and clean tables more reliably without resetting.

Vampires

[AHQ] Teen Vampires now can complete a regular Date. They deserve a chance to find love, too!

With Lovestruck…

Vampires without Sun Resistance now can go to Cupid’s Counseling regardless of the time of day. No more using the sun as an excuse to get out of the hard work of a relationship.
All Vampires are available for Seductive Dances, not just Vampires with Sun Resistance. Non-sun-resistant Sims deserve Seductive Dances, too!

Realm of Magic

[AHQ] Sims are once again able to read Magic Tomes. Time to get back to the spellbooks!

My Wedding Stories

[AHQ] Just a Spot of Tea now stays put instead of disappearing when returning to a rental lot from a wedding venue.

[Source: EA]

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Cat Quest 3 Devs Next Game to Be a New Game in a Different Genre Before Continuing Franchise

by Alex Co

3:14 pm in News

For those playing Cat Quest 3 that launches today, are you looking forward to the next entry already after finishing this one? If so, you’ll be waiting for quite a while, as developer The Gentlebros will be working on a different project after the third game in the action-RPG franchise.

This was revealed by Desmond Wong, who’s not only the co-founder of The Gentlebros, but also the art direction and game design for Cat Quest 3! Speaking to MP1st, Wong confirmed that they want to make a new game in a different genre before they come back to the Cat Quest franchise.

MP1st: The big obvious is how each game ends with being part of a larger story, with the third game being teased throughout as the “last” part before we get what is called the “Catpocalypse.” Do you think it’s safe to say the next game will finally tell the story of that? Are there any hints of what we can expect from it? I picture Mad Max, but with cats, “wink, wink.”

Wong: Yes, the next mainline Cat Quest game will be about the Apawcalypse. Before that though, we want to make a new game in a different genre before we come back to the Cat Quest series. As for hints to what the next Cat Quest game will be about, why would we want to spoil the surprise! 😉

If you’re not familiar with Cat Quest, the franchise debuted back in 2017 on consoles, PC and even mobile devices. After that, Cat Quest 2 was released in 2019 for the same platforms, and today, Cat Quest 3 was released. If you’re thinking of picking it up, our review of it was very favorable stating, “Cat Quest 3 is a game that won’t break any new ground, shake up the industry, or earn GOTY awards. But it’s such a charming, quirky, enjoyable good time that anyone who knows what to expect will simply love it to bits.”

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Darkest Dungeon 2 Update 1.04 Brings Black Screen, Gameplay Fixes This Aug. 8

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2:55 pm in News

Red Hook Studios has released Darkest Dungeon 2 update 1.04 on consoles this August 8, and this brings a bunch of fixes touching on gameplay, technical issues like the black screen bug happening on all platforms, and more. Read on for what got tweaked by the studio in the patch notes below.

Darkest Dungeon 2 Update 1.04 Patch Notes for Aug. 8:

General

Fix for the black screen on obtaining relationship at Embark screen
Fixed the missing input for back button after character selection Encounters
Fixed the bug where players couldn’t continue after return to the main menu
Resolved the issue where Resistance Encounters didn’t reduce Loathing
Reverted changes to Man-at-Arms that were an early WIP version for our upcoming PC patch

Console Specific Issues:

PS4/PS5

Bug Fixes:

Resolved the scenario where players could not proceed past any character selection sections – Assistance encounters, Oasis etc. (SIEJA specific blocker)
Fixed the stagecoach rotating around its axis when it is standing still
Resolved an issue where 3 Trophies were not unlocking

Xbox One/Series

Fixed the save bug which resulted in progress loss
Fixed the error where DLC appeared to be missing after using Quick Resume
Fixed shaking that occurred while driving in a long game session

It doesn’t seem this patch has fixed all the issues, and with the PC version just getting the Dark Side of the Mountain beta update, expect another major patch for the game at some point in the future.

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Black Ops 6 Zombies New Features, Upcoming Quality-of-Life Features Revealed

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1:40 pm in News

With Treyarch spearheading this year’s Call of Duty, you just know this year’s iteration of Zombies will be special. I mean, Treyarch is the studio that created the mode, and it seems for Black Ops 6, the studio is pulling no punches! First off, Black Ops 6 Zombies will once again be round-based! There will be two launch maps for players, with more features listed below.

Black Ops 6 Zombies New Features:

Here’s the condensed (tl;dr) version:

Round-based Zombies action is back, allowing 1-4 players to squad up to take down hordes of the undead.
The two launch maps include Terminus, set in the Philippine Sea, and Liberty Falls, set in West Virginia.
While Treyarch is focused on making Main Quests more challenging, they also adding an all-new Guided Mode in-season after each map’s launch to welcome more players into the world of Zombies.
Omnimovement is across all Black Ops 6 game modes, allowing players to sprint, slide and dive in any direction.
Fan-favorite Zombies features return, including GobbleGums, deep weapon customization, global progression and mode-specific systems.
Players will encounter various types of Zombies and grotesque evolving enemies like the new Vermin and Parasites.
Zombies players can also choose to play in third-person perspective and toggle HUD elements such as enemy health bars and zombie damage numbers in Settings for the first time in a Black Ops Zombies game.
And much more!

There’s a lot to take in, and you can read the in-depth version of it on the official Call of Duty blog.

In addition to the stuff mentioned above, Treyarch even revealed some of the quality-of-life features planned for the mode:

Join a friend’s match in-progress, even if you disconnect
Toggle Pack-a-Punch camos in Settings
Change your Field Upgrade mid-match
Switch GobbleGum packs at any time
Option to keep playing after completing the Main Quest
Rampage Inducer available at launch + more

In case you didn’t know, a ton of gameplay footage from the multiplayer of Black Ops 6 has surfaced, and it’s due to Activision’s upcoming patch for Call of Duty HQ! Read up on that here alongside footage of the “human meat shield” gameplay mechanic.

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Borderlands 3 Update 1.32 Delivers Quality-of-Life Improvements This August 8

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1:25 pm in News

Following last month’s free cosmetics rollout for Borderlands 3, Gearbox Software has now rolled out a new patch that introduces quality-of-life features on all platforms. Console gamers will see this as Borderlands 3 update 1.32 (BL3 update version 1.923 on PS5), with the complete patch notes available below.

Borderlands 3 Update 1.32 Patch Notes | BL3 Update 1.923 (PS5) Patch Notes:

The update contains these quality-of-life features:
Players are now able to create a Max Level Character from the main menu once they have beaten the game and have at least one max level character!
Added an option to auto-sell gear based on rarity from the main menu:
This auto-sell feature automatically sells gear below your set rarity when picked up. Cosmetics will not auto-sell.
A note for Mission Gear: Once a mission has ended, any mission reward items offered as a pickup could be automatically sold if auto-sell is enabled. Before completing a mission, the auto-sell option can be set to “None” to avoid possibly losing a mission reward.
On Steam Deck: Increased font size of text in the Options Menu.

The patch released last month had the following cosmetics for all gamers to receive:

our NEW Player Heads
Four NEW Player Skins
Four NEW Trinkets
Two NEW ECHO Skins
One NEW Global Weapon Skin

You can read more about that here.

This is definitely a surprising move by Gearbox, though one that’s not that strange given the movie of the game is set to launch, and chances are, the developers are banking on gamers jumping into the latest game in the franchise due to the hype.

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God of War Ragnarok PC Requirements Listed

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12:28 pm in News

In case you didn’t know, God of War Ragnarok is headed to PC next month! This brings Kratos and Atreus’ journey to those who do not own PlayStation platforms, and boy, are you in for a treat! To make sure your rig is up to the task, Sony has revealed the God of War Ragnarok PC requirements.

God of War Ragnarok PC Requirements:

	MINIMUM	RECOMMENDED	HIGH	PERFORMANCE	ULTRA
GRAPHIC SETTINGS**	1080p @ 30 FPS AVG Low Settings	1080P @ 60 FPS AVG Medium Settings	1440P @ 60 FPS AVG High Settings	4K @ 60 FPS AVG High Settings	4K @ 60 FPS AVG Ultra Settings
GPU	NVIDIA GTX 1060 AMD RX 5500 XT	NVIDIA RTX 2060Super AMD RX 5700	NVIDIA RTX 3070 AMD RX 6800	NVIDIA RTX 3080 Ti AMD RX 6900 XT	NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti AMD RX 7900 XT
CPU	Intel i5-4670k AMD Ryzen 3 1200	Intel i5-8600 AMD Ryzen 5 3600	Intel i7-7700K AMD Ryzen 7 2700X	Intel i7-7700K AMD Ryzen 7 2700X	Intel i5-11600K AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
RAM	8 GB	16 GB	16 GB	16 GB	16 GB
OS	Windows 10 64-bit	Windows 10 64-bit	Windows 10 64-bit	Windows 10 64-bit	Windows 10 64-bit
STORAGE	190 GB SSD	190 GB SSD	190 GB SSD	190 GB SSD	190 GB SSD

Alongside the info, Sony also confirmed that the game will support all major graphics card manufacturer tech including:

Nvidia DLSS 3.7
AMD FSR 3.1
Intel XeSS 1.3
Frame generation for all technologies utilizing that feature

Don’t forget, chances are if you get God of War Ragnarok on PC, you will still need to create a PlayStation Network (PSN) account based on recent reports.

God of War Ragnarok will be available on PC this September 19, and you can read up on the pre-order bonuse and other goodies here.

[Source: PlayStation Blog]

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Turkey Bans Roblox to Protect Children

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Turkey has banned Roblox over issues related to child safety. The Turkish government took this step after reports of inappropriate content on the platform which is primarily used by children and young adults.

Minister of Justice Yılmaz Tunç announced on Twitter, “It is everyone’s duty to look out for, protect and support the best interests of our children.” He emphasized Turkey’s commitment to using technology positively and not accepting its misuse.

Roblox has faced criticism for not safeguarding its young user base. The Turkish Directorate of Communications said, “Türkiye’s Roblox ban was primarily motivated by reports of inappropriate sexual content on the platform, which was perceived as exploiting children.”

In response, Roblox said, “We are aware that Roblox is currently unavailable in Turkey and have contacted the relevant authorities to find out why and to ensure we are back online as soon as possible.” The company stressed its commitment to user safety and cooperation with local laws.

It remains to be seen what Roblox’s next move will be. We will keep you updated with any further news as it emerges.

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GTA Online Weekly Update for August 8 – Bottom Dollar Bounties Bonuses and More

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10:13 am in News

Rockstar Games has pushed out the GTA Online weekly update for August 8 where Bottom Dollar Bounties bonuses are to be expected, double rewards on Wildlife Photography and more.

GTA Online Weekly Update for August 8:

Bounty hunting will be even more rewarding this week, as players will earn a GTA$100,000 bonus for bringing in three Most Wanted Targets and another GTA$100,000 for apprehending five Standard Bounty Targets.

Double GTA$ on Bail Enforcement Office Staff income
A GTA$100,000 bonus for apprehending three Most Wanted Targets, and another GTA$100,000 bonus for bringing in five Standard Bounty Targets
Weekly Challenge: Fulfilling eight total Bounties will earn players GTA$100,000
Double GTA$ and RP on Wildlife Photography and Overtime Rumble
HSW Premium Test Ride: The Declasse Vigero ZX (Muscle)
LS Car Meet Prize Ride: Win in the LS Car Meet Series for three days in a row to receive the Vapid Dominator GTX (Muscle)
LS Car Meet Test Rides: The Annis S80RR (Super, 30% off), Ocelot XA-21 (Super, 30% off), and Dewbauchee Massacro (Racecar) (Sports)
Lucky Wheel Top Prize: The Declasse Drift Yosemite (Muscle)
Premium Deluxe Motorsport Vehicles: The Annis Savestra (Sports Classic), Declasse Lifeguard (Emergency), Vulcar Nebula Turbo (Sports Classic), Western Cliffhanger (Motorcycle), and BF Bifta (Off-Road)
Luxury Autos Vehicles: The Declasse Yosemite 1500 (Off-Road) and Annis Euros X32 (Coupe)
Gun Van Discounts: 40% off the Advanced Rifle, and 30% off the Military Rifle for GTA+ Members
Vehicle Discounts: 30% off the Vapid Stanier LE Cruiser (Emergency), Annis S80RR (Super), Ocelot XA-21 (Super), Buckingham Alpha-Z1 (Plane), Übermacht Rebla GTS (SUV), Albany Brigham (Muscle), Bravado Youga Classic 4×4 (Van), Declasse Granger 3600LX (SUV), and Karin Futo GTX (Sports)
GTA+ Members: Last month to get an additional GTA$1,000,000 bonus alongside the standard GTA$500,000, plus a free Benefactor Vorschlaghammer (Sedan), a Drift Tuning Upgrade for the Vorschlaghammer, free clothing, and more

DISCOUNTS

Warstock Cache & Carry is offering a 30% discount this week on the Vapid Stanier LE Cruiser Law Enforcement Vehicle. Unlock the ability to purchase your own off-the-books version of this LSPD pursuit fleet staple after scoping out the Police Station during The Gangbanger Robbery. Get the Stanier LE Cruiser’s trade price by finding a piece of evidence at a Crime Scene.

Vapid Stanier LE Cruiser (Emergency) – 30% off
Annis S80RR (Super) – 30% off
Ocelot XA-21 (Super) – 30% off
Buckingham Alpha-Z1 (Plane) – 30% off
Übermacht Rebla GTS (SUV) – 30% off
Albany Brigham (Muscle) – 30% off
Bravado Youga Classic 4×4 (Van) – 30% off
Declasse Granger 3600LX (SUV) – 30% off
Karin Futo GTX (Sports) – 30% off

Gun Van Inventory and Discounts

GTA+

August is the last month for GTA+ Members to get an additional GTA$1,000,000 bonus automatically deposited alongside the standard GTA$500,000 into their Maze Bank account. Members can also claim the following through September 4:

Free Benefactor Vorschlaghammer (Sedan)
Free Drift Tuning Upgrade for the Vorschlaghammer at the LS Car Meet
Bonuses on Nightclub Management and Casino Story Missions
Free Cobalt Jackal Racing Jersey and Pants and The Diamond Jackpot Tee

Tune in next week for the latest GTA Online update.

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Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn Update 1.002.300 Fires Out This Aug. 8

by Alex Co

9:49 am in News

A44 Games has released Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn update 1.002.300, which is the game’s first post-release patch. This doesn’t house any new content but was pushed out to resolve some issues plaguing the game on all platforms.

Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn Update 1.002.300 Patch Notes for Aug. 8:

Update: Complete patch notes have been added.

PC:

– Advanced graphics settings have been moved to the bottom of the list for better visibility (ALL PC platforms)

– Improved Chinese translations have been added to the game (Steam Only)

– Fixed crashes when using Windows + D or Alt + Tab (ALL PC platforms)

– Resolved crashes occurring when the game is left idle (ALL PC platforms)

– Addressed stuttering issues during gameplay (ALL PC platforms)

– DualSense controllers are now supported (ALL PC platforms)

– Players can now adjust their resolution in both fullscreen and borderless modes (ALL PC platforms)

Xbox

– HDR has been disabled to fix issues with the game appearing too dark or too bright

– Fixed an issue where hover panels in the map and inventory would get stuck behind other objects. They should now properly follow the cursor

All Platforms (PC, PlayStation and Xbox):

– The game credits have been updated

– Fixed issues where subtitles were missing or lacked drop shadows.

– Improved visibility for the “Defeat the enemy” quest step in the Powder and Steel Quest

– Added an additional marker for Jung after defeating the revenant in the Powder and Steel Quest

– Fixed an issue preventing progression after defeating Rammuha in the Powder and Steel Quest

~~The studio has not released the complete patch notes just yet,~~ but the devs did release a non-complete list of fixes they are aiming to push out to the game.

Crashes on Windows PC when using Win+D
NVIDIA Reflex causing stuttering on Windows PC
PlayStation controller compatibility for PC
Various progression blockers covering all platforms
HDR issues on the Xbox platform
Making the Advanced Settings section more clear within graphics options
Translation issues (incorrect languages being shown)

Again, this is not an exhaustive list, but simply some of the high-value items the dev team is looking into. Hopefully, the studio also patches in a way for players to earn some achievements/trophies even if they decide to play the game on the easiest difficulty setting. Yep, you read that right! You currently cannot earn any achievements if you play on the game’s story mode.

Once the official patch notes are out, we’ll update the article.

[Source: Steam, Twitter ]

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Hunt: Showdow 1896 New Content to Introduce Hellborn, Scorched Earth Event and More Once It Releases on Aug. 15

by Alex Co

9:21 am in News

Crytek’s game engine upgrade to Hunt: Showdown is happening this August 15, which means that those on last-gen (PS4, Xbox One), the game will stop working to make way for its newer, shinier sibling. Called “Hunt: Showdown 1896,” the title update will not only bring graphical improvements, but a slew of new content as well.

Hunt: Showdow 1896 New Content:

Highlights:

New event: Scorched Earth
New Wild Target: Hellborn
New Map: Mammon’s Gulch
New Weapons: 1865 Carbine, Infantry 73L base rifle with a sniper variant
New Tools: Bear Traps, Crossbow Deadeye scoped variant
New Weekly Challenge System – Better supports players joining the action mid-Event
Battle Pass: Will feature both free and premium rewards

In the press release, Crytek has announced the latest in-game event titled “Scorched Earth.” Alongside it, there’s also a new Wild Target called teh Hellborn. This new target will be prowling the “tortured peaks” of the brand-new map Mammon’s Gulch.

Hellborn

An amalgam of fire and flesh and a source of immense heat, the Hellborn can be tracked audibly by listening in Dark Sight.

Boiled up from the depths of Mammon’s Gulch, this new Wild Target can be found at multiple locations, stalking the land until provoked into explosive response.

Posing an entirely new threat, the Hellborn moves frantically to slag trespassing Hunters , scorching everything in its considerable reach.

Be warned—the Hellborn is best dispatched quickly, as its raging howls attract the attention of other Hunters across the Gulch, multiplying the threat minute by minute

Event Pacts

Attempting to impose order, The Lawful Pact look to establish Hunter authority in the Gulch under Wyatt Preston’s command.

Making their first appearance, The Wilderness Pact puts no trust in the law. They have stepped out of their wild and remote haunts to defend the integrity of the mountain ranges and punish those who corrupt or exploit them.

Meanwhile, The Demented Pact have resurfaced under the cover of darkness, following signs of this new Corruption with twisted hearts. They seek to nurture and multiply the new wonders the Sculptor has wrought.

Players are able to pledge to their chosen Pacts at the Supply Points, which grants them an exclusive Trait enabling fresh gameplay opportunities. Some existing Traits also gain bonus Conditional Trait Effects for Hunters who pledge to specific Pacts.

The Wilderness Pact Traits
Surefoot (New)—sprint with primed throwables or while using a First Aid Kit
Beastface (Conditional Trait Effect)—avoid triggering animals or breaking branches
Frontiersman (Conditional Trait Effect)—gain an extra Pledge Mark for the first 30 Event Points collected per Mission

The Lawful Pact Traits
Peacekeeper—restore an empty Health Chunk after looting a dead Hunter
Packmule (Conditional Trait Effect)—find extra ammo when looting dead Hunters
Vigilant (Conditional Trait Effect)—double the range of Dark Sight

The Demented Pact Traits
Berserker – boost melee damage
Adrenaline (Conditional Trait Effect) – 25% speed boost for 20 seconds when at critical health
Ghoul (Conditional Trait Effect)—restore health when damaging a Boss Target or Wild Target

Hunters will also be able to earn Event Pledge Marks and acquire additional boons and rewards, with the ability to carry up to 4 Pledge Marks at a time.

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Once the patch is live, we’ll be sure to let our readers know. Don’t forget, this will replace the last-gen versions, and once the patch is out, only the current-gen versions (as a free upgrade to existing game owners) will be playable.

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