Baldur’s Gate 3 has been a huge success and has won multiple awards since its release, with Larian Studios’ RPG remaining highly regarded ever since.
Read on for what’s new and the issues that have been listed down by the developers.
F1 25 Receives New Update 1.017 on Consoles and PC
Here are the known issues acknowledged by the developers:
INVESTIGATING
A significant number of people have reported this issue occurring. The development team is currently investigating the issue to understand how, or if, this can be resolved.
Career | XP drop in all stats following v1.11
Graphics | Incorrect specular highlight in drivers eyes (PC Only)
📸 Graphics | Light under wheels in Photo Mode when Path Tracing is enabled
Peripherals | ‘Max Wheel Rotation’ Issue with Thrustmaster T598
AWAITING PATCH
A fix/adjustment has been made and will be issued in a future patch. Items marked as 🆕 in here may have previously been in the Investigating section.
Tracks | Small bump on exit kerb of Turn 4, Bahrain
If we receive a proper changelog of what got changed in today’s patch, we’ll update the article with the info.
Bandai Namco Entertainment has revealed the next slate of characters set to enter the Tekken 8 roster as part of Season 3! Same as in other fighting games, expect to pony up some real-world dough to experience the new characters.
Bandai Namco Entertainment has revealed the next slate of characters set to enter the Tekken 8 roster as part of Season 3! Same as in other fighting games, expect to pony up some real-world dough to experience the new characters.
To help drum up hype, Bandai Namco has revealed the Season 3 trailer as well.
Baldur’s Gate 3 has been a huge success and has won multiple awards since its release, with Larian Studios’ RPG remaining highly regarded ever since.
Tekken 8 Season 3 Fighters Revealed
Here’s what Tekken 8 players can expect from the upcoming season, which kicks off later this month.
Season 3 Release Date and Time
Season 3 Pass launches February 9th / 10th (depending on PST / CET time zones)
Pass owners get 120 hours (5 days) of early access
Season 3 Content
4 playable characters + 1 battle stage
Characters release roadmap:
Late Spring – Kunimitsu
Summer – Bob
Autumn – Roger Jr.
Winter – ??? (unannounced character)
Stage:
Winter – ??? (new battle stage, not revealed yet)
Bonus content
Aurora Outfit Pack (character costumes)
Available upon purchase of the pass
Expect the new character rollouts to include a game update that houses bug fixes and fighter balance changes. Once we get wind of the next set of gameplay adjustments, we’ll let our readers know.
Resident Evil Requiem is set to release later this month, and with launch getting closer, many fans are wondering whether the game will focus only on Leon S.
If you’re wondering what that content was all about, you now have a chance to experience it.
A new mod now makes that possible, allowing players to experience content that was removed before the final release, including deleted scenes, NPCs, and more.
Larian Studios, the team behind Baldur's Gate 3, has surprised fans with a strange story about the release of their successful RPG.
Baldur’s Gate 3 Players Can Revisit Early Access Thanks to a New Mod
The mod is the work of a creator known as “HyperspaceTowel”, who restored a large amount of content that never made it into the final version of Baldur’s Gate 3.
According to the modder, the project brings back over 100 conversations and more than 1,000 fully voiced dialogue lines that were cut from the game. It also adds content that fits naturally into the full story, giving players more NPC encounters and additional camp events.
Companion reactivity has also been expanded, especially for Astarion, Gale, Lae’zel, and Shadowheart. There is also a smaller amount of restored content for Karlach and Wyll, and they can now react to several events during Act 1.
Most of the restored scenes are almost a 1:1 recreation of how they appeared during Early Access, although some were slightly changed. Content that could not be fully recovered, such as Shell Kid, was rebuilt from the ground up based on the scraps found by the modder.
On top of that, HyperspaceTowel reworked some cinematics to improve camera work and timing. The modder started by restoring trimmed Early Access lines in the full game and then added new ones where needed. Interestingly, new scenes were also created for Wyll and Karlach so they would match the increased dialogue of the other companions.
All of this content can be viewed and downloaded online, and the modder has also released trailers showcasing the project, which you can find on the official mod page.
Larian Studios, known for its work on the Divinity RPG franchise, and of course, Baldur's Gate 3, nearly developed Baldur's Gate 4 before deciding to cancel the project.
Ace Combat 8: Wings of the Theve is releasing this year, and while details are still under wraps, it seems two surprise announcements for the game have just leaked.
If Ace Combat 8 is going to have a similar launch as Ace Combat 7, then that might mean that it’s getting a free Ace Combat game as one of its pre-order bonuses.
In case you missed the news, Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve has officially been announced, and it's releasing sometime next year.
Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War PC Port May Be on the Way
As spotted by X account Ace Combat Wiki, Ace Combat 8’s Steam page has received several updates to its database. According to its history update on SteamDB, a reference for Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War has been added, a game that has not officially released on PC.
That’s not the only thing the SteamDB history update has revealed, either, as there are several references to “Ace Combat Online” with a “CNT” tag. For those wondering, “CNT” stands for “Closed Network Test,” which may suggest we may be getting a playtest of sorts before release. Of course, this could be internal testing on the development side, so take this with a grain of salt.
As for Ace Combat Zero, we’re not surprised, given that Ace Combat 7 did include Ace Combat 5 as one of its pre-order bonuses before it released. We can see Bandai doing something similar, though, like the closed network test, also take that bit of news with a grain of salt. At the very least, it is promising to see the game being mentioned on a PC client.
Ace Combat 8: Wings of the Theve is set to release sometime this year on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
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Resident Evil Requiem is set to release later this month, and with launch getting closer, many fans are wondering whether the game will focus only on Leon S. Kennedy and Grace Ashcroft, or if other familiar faces from the series will also appear.
A well-known insider close to Capcom’s franchise has returned to social media to shut down new rumors claiming that two characters from the franchise would also be part of the game.
Resident Evil Requiem, the next main entry in Capcom’s long-running horror franchise, was once planned to include a multiplayer mode.
Insider Shuts Down Rumors About Chris Redfield and Ada Wong in Resident Evil Requiem
This information comes from AestheticGamer, better known as Dusk Golem, who recently addressed claims circulating on social media that were falsely linked to him.
In those rumors, it was said that Chris Redfield and Ada Wong would appear in Resident Evil Requiem. Unfortunately for many fans, the insider says this is not true.
Addressing the rumor directly on his account, he said, “I’m gonna’ snip this in the bud since people love applying fake rumors to me, I never said this, it’s a misc fake leak floating around. I don’t believe Chris or Ada are in Resident Evil Requiem at all either from what I’ve heard, at least in any meaningful way.”
He made this statement after another account suggested that Dusk Golem had hinted at possible appearances, either in the main story or in future DLC.
When another user asked if he was referring to Chris or Ada, the insider replied: “Both aren’t in from what I’ve heard.”
It’s disappointing to hear that Ada Wong and Chris Redfield likely won’t appear in Resident Evil Requiem, but at least fans now have clearer expectations and won’t be misled by false rumors. That said, this is in no way an official announcement, so take it iwth a grain of salt.
Simulator fans, there’s a new game arriving this year that might just pique your interest. Have you ever wondered what it might be like to run a UPS/FedEx store? Well, wonder no more, as Shipping Store Simulator 2037 puts you in the center of your own shipping store.
Finally, you can be the guy who ruins someone’s day by throwing their package at their door.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake has finally arrived on the Xbox Series X|S, as well as Nintendo's latest console, the Nintendo Switch 2.
Be the Shipper You Were Born to Be
Interesting idea for a simulator game, though we’ve had quite our share of out of nowhere simulators over the past years. It’s certainly a genre that has grown beyond its “realistic” takes.
The year is 2037. Your journey from humble pickup point to logistics center begins now.
Hire robots, expand your warehouse, automate routines, and take over your business competitors one by one. Pick the right strategies to get more orders, and more profit.
Robot helpers
Robots will do the grunt work for you, like unloading boxes, stocking shelves, and serving customers. Keep an eye on their status, and your warehouse will run like clockwork.
Air and land delivery
Hop behind the wheel and deliver big orders while exploring the picturesque streets of Cranelock. When you’ve got mini packages that need to be delivered ASAP, use drones for speed!
Perfect order
Accept deliveries, sort packages, and build your own storage system that only you understand. Expand so that no customer is left behind.
Battle for Cranelock
Run your competitors out of town by filling the city with your ads, luring key clients, and snagging exclusive VIP orders. Become an urban delivery legend!
Developed by PLAYSTROM studio, Shipping Store Simulator 2037 arrives on PC in Q3 2026.
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In case you missed it, AMD released a brand-new CPU this week, the 9850X3D. As a refresh of the 9800X3D (one of the best gaming CPUs on the market), the 9850X3D delivers even greater performance, though it comes at the cost of higher power consumption. While it may not be the upgrade current 9800X3D users are seeking, it is an excellent option for those looking to move into the Ryzen 9000 family of CPUs, as well as those looking to jump into PC gaming for the first time.
Fortunately, prebuilt and custom PC manufacturer iBUYPOWER has just added the new CPU to its lineup, making it easier to get into PC gaming.
The Borderlands 4 roadmap for 2026 has been officially revealed, outlining the post-launch content that Gearbox plans to release throughout the year.
iBUYPOWER New PC Gaming Beasts Come Equipped With 9850X3D
With the release of AMD’s 9850X3D, iBUYPOWER has announced it is now offering new PC configurations equipped with the CPU, as well as configurations for both AMD’s 9000 Series and Nvidia‘s 5000 Series GPUs. Currently, the CPU is only available for custom builds, with pre-built versions coming soon.
Per the press release:
“By boosting clock speed to up to 5.6GHz for faster single-threaded performance and responsiveness, AMD’s Ryzen 7 9850X3D CPU is the new king of PC gaming processors that is backed by unrivaled longevity thanks to the CPU being designed for AMD’s Socket AM5 platform. Built on 2nd Gen AMD 3D V-Cache technology, the 9850X3D has been re-engineered to give direct cooler access to the processor cores, and is fully enabled for overclocking out of the box. This enables accelerated performance for everyday productivity tasks and even higher gaming performance.
Custom iBUYPOWER PCs can now be built with AMD’s Ryzen 9000 processors, including the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D. Starting options from iBUYPOWER’s custom configurator include a premium system with the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D CPU, an NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti – 16GB GPU, 32GB of DDR5-6000MHz RAM, 2TB of NVMe SSD storage, and a 1000 Watt PSU for $2,699. For those who prefer a guided building experience, iBUYPOWER’s PC Lab service lets customers easily build a computer using AMD’s 9850X3D CPU from the ground up, with each step validated for maximum compatibility and ease of use.”
Custom builds are now available and include iBUYPOWER’s extensive three-year labor and two-year parts. For those who live near a Microcenter, you’ll also be glad to know that iBUYPOWER has partnered up with them so that you can now take their PCs into a Microcenter for warranty repairs. No more having to ship it around and wait days for it to come back!
Pearl Abyss has just released a new deep dive for their upcoming new IP, Crimson Desert, which shows off plenty of new gameplay, some new story details, as well as the many activities that players can do while roaming its open world.
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.
While Kinetci Games doled out some pretty nice post-release content for Phasmophobia last year, the developers aren’t done just yet, as the horror game will receive another slate of content in 2026, as it transitions to its 1.0 release.
There’s also the Switch 2 version release set to add more players to the multiplayer experience.
It's another year, and that means another entry in the WWE 2K franchise! As part of its official unveiling, 2K revealed the WWE 2K26 cover athlete, different editions, and even what's new compared to last year's version.
Chief among the new content and features set to rolled out include the player character overhaul update, map reworks, the return of fan-fave seasonal events and more.
Phasmophobia Roadmap for 2026 Content Planned
MAJOR UPDATES
PLAYER CHARACTER OVERHAUL
UNITY 6 & NETWORK UPDATE
NINTENDO SWITCH 2 RELEASE
1.0 RELEASE HORROR REWORK & LORE UPDATE
MAPS
TANGLEWOOD REWORK
WILLOW REWORK
NEW MAP
EVENTS
NEW ONE TIME EVENT
CURSED HOLLOW
CRIMSON EYE
WINTERS JEST
No word yet on when the Q1 2026 update is dropping, but once we know more, we’ll let our readers know. One thing’s for certain: more horror goodness is on the way for Phasmophobia players.
Expect MP1st to cover the game’s updates same as before.
Another live service game that recently got its roadmap revealed is Borderlands 4, and we cover that in depth too.
Sony has released the first system update for the PS5 in 2026, and this isn't your usual stability update, as this actually adds new features to the console.
It’s another year, and that means another entry in the WWE 2K franchise! As part of its official unveiling, 2K revealed the WWE 2K26 cover athlete, different editions, and even what’s new compared to last year’s version.
WWE 2K26 is set to be released on March 6 on the PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2 and PC. Yes, you read that right, there won’t be last-gen versions available, which means the game won’t be hampered by old tech.
The Borderlands 4 roadmap for 2026 has been officially revealed, outlining the post-launch content that Gearbox plans to release throughout the year.
For details on the game’s features, different editions and more, read on.
WWE 2K26 Improvements and Features From Last Year’s Version
2K Showcase: Punked – CM Punk’s Personal Journey: CM Punk jumps through time to relive incredible moments from his career. Narrated by “The Best in the World” himself, players will relive iconic matches and battle against WWE Legends in Fantasy Warfare. For those who want to truly prove their mettle, the Showcase Gauntlet looks to push players to their limits! CM Punk’s rise, rebellion, and return make this the most personal 2K Showcase yet;
Best in the World Roster of 400+: WWE 2K26 boasts a roster of over 400 playable characters; The biggest in franchise history. A combination of current Superstars from RAW, SmackDown, and NXT, Legends, and WWE Hall of Famers, the massive roster features John Cena, “Macho Man” Randy Savage, Rhea Ripley, Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns, Iyo Sky, Andre the Giant, Drew McIntyre, Bron Breakker, “Rowdy” Roddy Piper, Seth Rollins, Logan Paul, Stephanie Vaquer, Eddie Guerrero, Liv Morgan, Bret “Hitman” Hart, Penta, Charlotte Flair, Randy Orton, new additions and returns including Rey Fénix, Rusev, and Blake Monroe, and many more;
Four New Match Types, Offensive Tools, and Gameplay Upgrades: Four new match types, including I Quit, Inferno, Three Stages of Hell and Dumpster, stackable tables, new usable objects including shopping carts and thumbtacks, and larger interactive environments offer new but familiar ways to punish opponents. Intergender Matches are available across core game modes. A revamp of the Reversals and Stamina system adds a layer of strategy and upgraded physics interactions make the action feel more dynamic and dangerous. Interactive entrances and the addition of Booker T and Wade Barrett to the commentary team further refine the audiovisual presentation;
Creation Suite – 2X the CAS and Image Slots, Plus Body Morphing: The best-in-class customization mode now offers 200 Create-A-Superstar save slots, doubling the existing count in response to community demand. Community Creations now features a doubled image capacity of 2,000, deeper body and face morphing tools, and two-tone hair color blending, giving players unprecedented freedom to craft the Superstars, arenas, and other creations of their dreams;
MyGM – More Shows, More Superstars Per Match: New Intergender Matches, 5, 6, and 8-man matches, plus support for more match types than ever before, vastly increase the number of possible matches and outcomes. More shows per season pose new management challenges in 2K’s strategic brand management simulation mode;
MyRISE – New Theme, Increased Replay Value: Players define their MySUPERSTAR’s journey through two new division-based storylines where villainous or heroic decisions impact MyPLAYERs like never before. Players can now keep playing even after the main stories are complete, with more unlockable content and achievements to earn for increased replayability;
Universe – The Draft is Here!: The WWE Draft comes to WWE 2K’s sandbox mode where players create their own WWE Universe and control match outcomes. Other new introductions include new Universe Creation Wizard, Watch Show mode, improved Money in the Bank cash-ins, and additional Promo types;
The Island – New Storyline and Environment, Available on All Platforms: 2K’s WWE-themed world is now bigger and more social than ever, and available for the first time on PC. Players will choose one of three factions and battle for control with a revamped progression system. The new Scrapyard Brawl environment, fresh Towers, new shops and branded gear, an expanded MySUPERSTAR builder with face-photo importing, plus upgraded quests, complete with Superstar voiceovers, cutscenes and dialogue screens, enhance the immersive experience;
MyFACTION – Chemistry is Key: The collectible card-battle mode is back with new intergender lineups and Quick Swap matches. Players collect new card designs and boost their performance with the new Faction Chemistry and run-in support. New themed card packs and goals will continue to roll out regularly throughout the year with seasonal content refreshes;
Ringside Passes – DLC Gets an Upgrade with More Post-Launch Content Than Ever Before: The all-new Ringside Pass offers players additional incentive to play, earning XP across all game modes, excluding online lobbies. 60 free tiers and 40 premium tiers will be available to reward gameplay, with players who can reach tier 40 of the Ringside Pass Premium Season able to unlock Superstars, cosmetic and customization items, VC, MyFACTION and The Island content, and more. The Ringside Pass Premium replaces the previous DLC model, rewarding players with all-new playable characters unavailable on the base game roster, including current Superstars, Legends, Personas, and some unexpected names. Six Ringside Pass Seasons are planned to roll out throughout the year, with Ringside Pass Season 1 available at launch and featuring unlockable Superstars and Legends, previously available in the WWE 2K Supercharger, on the free tier.
Alongside the features, 2K has also revealed the game’s different edition contents and prices, too.
Sony has released the first system update for the PS5 in 2026, and this isn't your usual stability update, as this actually adds new features to the console.
WWE 2K26 Different Editions Content and Prices
WWE 2K26 features four editions of the game: Standard Edition, King of Kings Edition, Attitude Era Edition, and Monday Night War Edition:
The Standard Edition will be available for $69.99;
Pre-Order Bonus Offer: Players who pre-order the WWE 2K26Standard Edition will receive the Joe Hendry Pack*, a bonus pack of content containing playable Superstar Joe Hendry, a Joe Hendry shirt cosmetic item, Joe Hendry MyFACTION EVO card, and Joe Hendry Spin Island Emote. Players who pre-order any edition of WWE 2K26 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, or PC will also receive the WWE 2K25 base game (digital).** Players who pre-order Attitude Era Edition or Monday Night War Edition on PlayStation or Xbox between January 29 and February 23 at 8AM PT will receive 15,000 VC in WWE 2K26 and 67,500 VC in WWE 2K25;***
King of Kings Edition will be available for $99.99. King of Kings Edition includes the Standard Edition, Joe Hendry Pack, Ringside Pass Premium Season 1, and 32,500 VC, plus the King of Kings Pack which includes playable Superstars Triple H ‘98 and Stephanie McMahon ‘00, and a “Triple H Signature Taunt” Emote for The Island. King of Kings Edition will be available from March 6, 2026 – seven days ahead of StandardEdition;
Attitude Era Edition will be available for $129.99. In addition to all content included in the King of Kings Edition, Attitude Era Edition includes access to Ringside Pass Premium Seasons 1-4, plus the Attitude Era Edition Pack, which features playable Superstars The Rock ‘99, Kane ‘98, and Chyna ‘97, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin “Rattlesnake” and The Rock “People’s Champ” MyFACTION EVO cards, the Raw is War ‘98 Arena, and Undertaker “Thumb Across the Neck” and Shawn Michaels “DX Crotch Chop” Emotes for The Island. The Superstar Mega-Boost is also included, which grants 200 MySUPERSTAR attribute points for MyRISE plus 100,000 VC. Attitude Era Edition will be available from March 6, 2026 – seven days ahead of StandardEdition;
Monday Night War Edition will be available for $149.99. In addition to all content included in the Attitude Era Edition, Monday Night War Edition includes access to Ringside Pass Premium Seasons 1-6, plus the Monday Night War Edition Pack, which features playable Superstars Shawn Michaels DX, Macho Man Randy Savage ‘98, Rowdy Roddy Piper ‘98, the WCW Thunder ‘98 Arena, and a Diamond Dallas Page “Bang!” Emote for The Island. Monday Night War Edition also grants entitlement for the WrestleMania 42 Pack, which includes the WrestleMania 42 Arena and three WrestleMania 42 Superstar Persona Cards to be automatically entitled post-launch.**** Monday Night War Edition will be available from March 6, 2026 – seven days ahead of Standard Edition;
If WWE 2K25 is any indication, Visual Concepts has the winning formula, though we hope the game’s post-release support would be more transparent this time around.
ARPG fans rejoice! A new game in the genre has just been announced, and while that alone may not bring too much excitement, the team leading it might, as it's being helmed by gaming veterans who previously worked on the Diablo franchise.
ARPG fans rejoice! A new game in the genre has just been announced, and while that alone may not bring too much excitement, the team leading it might, as it’s being helmed by gaming veterans who previously worked on the Diablo franchise.
Introducing Darkhaven, a new ARPG that aims to return the genre to its roots, while also pushing it forward to new heights.
Pearl Abyss has just released a new deep dive for their upcoming new IP, Crimson Desert, which shows off plenty of new gameplay, some new story details, as well as the many activities that players can do while roaming its open world.
Darkhaven Brings the ARPG Genre Back to Its Roots, While Offering Living Worlds
Developed by Moon Beast Productions, which was founded by Diablo veterans Philip Shenk, Peter Hu, and Erich Schaefer, Darkhaven sets out to return to the genre roots while bringing new innovative ideas to it. Set in a procedurally generated, fully dynamic, and persistent world, players will be able to play solo, co-op, and even participate in high-stakes PvP, all with destructible and buildable structures and environment, and dynamic weather that alters the field.
“From the very beginning, we wanted Darkhaven to feel good to play,” said Erich Schaefer, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer. “Movement is fun. Being able to jump over attacks, climb cliffs, dash out of danger, or swim across a lake that may or may not be infested with riverfangs changes how combat feels in this kind of game. It’s not just about numbers fighting numbers anymore. It’s much more engaging. For me, it becomes more about skill, finding flow, and making smart decisions in the moment. I’ve never had more fun making and playing an ARPG.”
“Great itemization is about possibility,” said Peter Hu, Co-Founder and President. “In Darkhaven, we want items that open doors, gear that makes you stop and rethink your build, your strategy, or even how you play the game. Finding something powerful should be exciting and inspiring, not something that gets smoothed out into tiny percentage gains.”
“We’re incredibly excited to finally reveal Darkhaven and open its Steam page,” said Philip Shenk, CEO and Co-Founder. “This project represents everything we’ve learned about ARPGs over the last two decades, and what becomes possible when those ideas are combined with modern technology. We’re building a world that remembers what you’ve done, bears the scars of your victories and failures, and tells stories that only your playthrough can create. With the community’s support, we’re ready to bring Darkhaven to Early Access, which will allow us to continue to build the game into the incredible experience we all want it to be.”
At the moment, there is no release date, though the game is available to wishlist on Steam, with a planned demo launching alongside its kickstarter soon.
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Zenless Zone Zero‘s next major update has a release date! Arriving on February 6, Zenless Zone Zero version 2.6 is set to introduce the Angels of Delusion.
The idol group of agents will be making their full debut next week, along with new events, story chapters, and much more.
Yakuza Kiwami 3, the remake of Yakuza 3, and Yakuza Dark Ties, a new included side story revolving around Yakuza 3's protagonist, Yoshitaka Mine, are set to launch in a couple of weeks.
Encore for an Old Dream Arrives Next Week in Zenless Zone Zero
As announced earlier this week, here’s a breakdown of everything talked about in the teaser video above:
Version 2.6 “Encore for an Old Dream” launches February 6
Interlude update focused on Gilded Carrot Day and a return to Sixth Street
Angels of Delusion idol group debuts, central to the story and events
New S-Rank agents:
Sunna – Physical Support with team-wide Attack buffs
Aria – Ether Anomaly DPS with dual-form combat
Bangboo Biggest Fan provides healing and Attack boosts
New outfits for Sunna and Aria; Yixuan and Yuzuha rerun banners
Main event “A Harmony of Delusions” features idol management and rhythm gameplay
Hollow Zero adds Operation Matrix mode and Sweep function
Rewards include Inter-Knot Membership, 3,300 Polychromes, and a 4 billion Polychrome lucky draw event
Global fan campaign “Sugar Rush: Cuteness Saves the World” launches
Zenless Zone Zero Version 2.6 launches on February 6 on PC, mobile, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Pearl Abyss has just released a new deep dive for their upcoming new IP, Crimson Desert, which shows off plenty of new gameplay, some new story details, as well as the many activities that players can do while roaming its open world.
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.
Developer Wildlight Entertainment has released a major content update for Highguard, and it adds a new experiemental 5v5 playlist, a new base and more.
Console gamers will see the download appear as Highguard update 1.004 (complete version 1.004.000), and this also includes a performance boost.
The Borderlands 4 roadmap for 2026 has been officially revealed, outlining the post-launch content that Gearbox plans to release throughout the year.
For the complete details, reead on.for the patch notes.
Highguard New Update Adds New Content and Performance Improvements via Patch 1.004
5v5 Raid Mode – Experimental Playlist
For the weekend, we are experimenting with a 5v5 Raid Mode. This is a separate playlist and not meant to replace 3’s. 3v3 Raids are still there for people who enjoy it!
The lobby has been updated to allow for parties of 5 while the mode is live. Grab 4 friends and jump into some hectic raids!
A few small tweaks for this mode:
Raids are now 10 lives instead of 6
Respawns are slightly longer during raids to allow generators to be planted/defused
Dev note: As most of you know, we are working on optimizations across the game. Many are in this patch and 3v3 should see good improvements! But… adding 4 more players to the game is not going to improve performance, right? Please keep that in mind as you try 5v5!
Dev note 2: Firing Range does not support 5v5 at this time, so the Play button will be grayed out if your party is over 3.
New Base – Soul Well
Optimizations
This patch contains several optimizations that touch on animation performance, projectiles, draw submission times, and other gameplay systems. These optimizations benefit console and PC, but every PC is different, so the exact speedup to overall framerate is dependent on GPU, CPU, and other factors.
Quality of Life
Enabled these visual settings on PC and consoles
Motion blur toggle for PC and consoles
Anisotropic materials toggle for consoles (PC has this already)
Expect more patches to be released for Highguard soon.
With the tragic death of Respawn Entertainment CEO and head of the Battlefield franchise Vince Zampella, in December 2025, Publisher Electronic Arts is shoring up Battlefield Studios with another games industry veteran from Ubisoft's Massive Entertainment.
Expect player movement fixes, technical issues to be sorted and more. Thankfully, we don’t need to wait until next week to know what got changed, as the complete patch notes have been revealed today.
Battlefield 6 Next Update Due on Feb. 3 as Version 1.1.3.6
Major Updates for 1.1.3.6
Fixed player movement issues, including cases of excessive sprint-jump momentum and unintended movement behaviour. This won’t impact player movement at a large scale and is meant to target those specific edge cases.
Resolved a set of destruction-related visual and lighting issues on Eastwood that could result in lighting artifacts, blackouts, or incorrect colour rendering.
Fixed a handful of UI, audio, and stability issues, including crashes related to challenges, minimap accuracy, unintended gadget audio playback, and platform-specific problems.
CHANGELOG
PLAYER:
Fixed an issue where sprint-jump momentum could behave inconsistently and grant higher or lower momentum than intended.
Updated the Objective Ace and Winter Warning cosmetics to better align with Battlefield’s visual identity.
MAPS & MODES
Fixed an issue on Eastwood where destroying a building near the A flag could cause unintended green or purple visual effects across nearby structures.
Fixed an issue on Eastwood where destroying a building near the B flag could cause a complete lighting blackout across the map.
Fixed an issue on Eastwood where destroying the villa near the B flag could cause excessively bright lighting artifacts to appear.
UI & HUD:
Fixed an issue where downed squadmates were shown on the minimap for classes unable to revive them.
Updated legal text to reflect current policies and requirements.
AUDIO:
Fixed an issue where UAV Drone enemy detection audio could be heard by all teammates instead of only the operator.
PERFORMANCE & STABILITY:
Fixed an issue on PlayStation 5 where ownership validation could fail during system lifecycle events, causing connectivity issues.
Fixed an out-of-memory crash on Xbox Series S that could occur when loading Daily and Weekly Challenges.
Former Activision CEO Bobby Kotick has shared his opinion on the recent performance of Call of Duty titles, as it has fallen far below the company’s expectations.
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Fixed an issue where Battle Royale Initiation matches did not end after eliminating the final AI opponent.
Fixed an issue where parachute deployment could remain linked to the jump leader after breaking off.
Fixed an issue where players could become stuck mid-air during insertion after progressing through the pre-deploy sequence.
UI & HUD:
Fixed an issue where the Second Chance redeploy icon could incorrectly transfer to a living teammate.
Fixed an issue where the Second Chance redeploy timer refreshed each time the map was opened.
Once the patch is live, we’ll be sure to let our readers know. In other Battlefield 6 news, the cinematic trailer for Season 2 has leaked, and it confirms the first new map and more.
Capcom has released a new Street Fighter 6 update, which will show up as version 1.27/1.000.027 for console players. This is a minor patch that doesn’t include any gameplay balance changes.
For more info regarding the title update, read on.
The Borderlands 4 roadmap for 2026 has been officially revealed, outlining the post-launch content that Gearbox plans to release throughout the year.
Street Fighter 6 New Update on January 30 Applies Minor Patch
Per Capcom, today’s update “was released to prepare for future feature additions to the Battle Hub. Please note that this patch did not include any changes to the battle balancing.”
This means that players can expect zero gameplay changes in this update, and chances are, it’s set to introduce new cosmetics and other content in the coming weeks and months. Of course, we do know one character that’s incoming soon, and that’s Alex from Street Fighter 3.
Set to be part of the roster on March 17, Alex brings his wrestling moves to SF6!
Hailing from the Big Apple, it’s the brawler who puts the bomb in Power Bomb! Coming in at 245 pounds and with enough muscle to bench press the entire stadium, this New York native will show he’s the undisputed champion when he enters the Street Fighter 6 ring on March 17. Let’s hear it for ALEEEEEEEEEEEX!
Expect a patch to be released alongside Alex’s debut, and based on the data released today, chances are we’ll see one drop before that too.
Pearl Abyss has just released a new deep dive for their upcoming new IP, Crimson Desert, which shows off plenty of new gameplay, some new story details, as well as the many activities that players can do while roaming its open world.
Borderlands 4 launched this past week, and although it has received general praise from audiences, many have pointed out the technical issues surrounding it.
Borderlands 4 2026 Roadmap
During the first quarter, players will also receive Bounty Pack 2, titled Legend of the Stone Demon, along with another major update that includes additional free content and the introduction of the Pearlescent rarity tier. Also planned for the first quarter is the release of the first major story DLC, called Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned.
In the second quarter, the focus will shift to endgame content. This includes free additions such as new bosses and a new Takedown-style update. Borderlands 4 will also receive Bounty Pack 3 during this period, which will be paid content.
The third quarter will bring more paid content, including Bounty Pack 4 and Bounty Pack 5.
Closing out the roadmap, the game will receive a second story DLC. While it has not yet been named, Gearbox has confirmed it will be a major update.
Additional features planned for the future include new endgame activities, cross-save support, and more limited-time events. Borderlands 4 will also feature recurring weekly endgame activities, including weekly missions.
With this roadmap, Gearbox makes it clear that Borderlands 4 will receive strong and ongoing support throughout 2026, with regular updates and new content to keep players engaged.
If you still haven’t played the game and are still wondering if it’s worth trying, read our review of Borderlands 4, where we gave it a score of 8.5 out of 10, stating: “Borderlands 4 delivers on exactly what it sets out to do: give players countless hours of fun killing enemies and picking up loot while surrounded by an interesting enough story.”
Pearl Abyss has just released a new deep dive for their upcoming new IP, Crimson Desert, which shows off plenty of new gameplay, some new story details, as well as the many activities that players can do while roaming its open world.
Yakuza Kiwami 3, the remake of Yakuza 3, and Yakuza Dark Ties, a new included side story revolving around Yakuza 3's protagonist, Yoshitaka Mine, are set to launch in a couple of weeks.
Crimson Desert Dives Deep Into Its World With New Features Overview Video
Here’s a breakdown of what was shown in the deep dive (via Press Release)
“Players take on the role of Kliff, a warrior of the Greymanes, a faction from the northern region of Pailune known for its commitment to peace and unity. Crimson Desert begins in the aftermath of that peace being shattered, tasking Kliff with reuniting the Greymanes and reclaiming their homeland. As the journey expands, players discover that the fate of the entire continent is at stake.
A central threat emerges from the Abyss, a mysterious realm whose growing imbalance sends fragments crashing into Pywel. There are those who would exploit these remnants, pushing the world toward chaos. Restoring balance to the Abyss and confronting those who exploit its power become key elements of the narrative.
The featurette also outlines Crimson Desert’s open-world structure. Pywel is divided into five distinct regions: Hernand, Pailune, Demeniss, Delesyia and the Crimson Desert, each offering its own stories, environments and challenges. While the main quest follows Kliff’s journey, players are free to explore the world in any order, taking faction-driven quests, large-scale battles, fortress sieges and smaller, character-focused missions.
As the story progresses, two additional playable characters join Kliff. Each character features unique combat styles, skills and weapons, allowing players to experience exploration and combat in different ways.
Exploration plays a major role, with players able to traverse Pywel on horseback, climb terrain, glide across distances and later access advanced traversal options such as a missile-firing mech and a dragon. The world is filled with hidden treasures, ancient mechanisms, puzzles and points of interest designed to reward curiosity and discovery.
Combat encounters range from enemy soldiers and sorcerers to ferocious beasts and machines, testing players’ adaptability and skill. Powerful artifacts and equipment can be earned through quests, combat or exploration, while knowledge gathered from the world and its inhabitants provides clues and guidance, or even opens paths to acquire new skills. “
Crimson Desert arrives on March 19, 2026, on the Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and PC. The good news, in case any of you missed it, is that it should be locked in for that release, as the game also went gold this month (meaning it’s finished and ready to ship)! So we’re expecting plenty of more deep dives as we inch closer to launch day.
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Studio Wildcard is back with another Ark Survival Ascended update this January 29, and this aims to resolve a few issues once again. Console players will see the download appear as Ark Survival Ascended update 1.078.036, and this new minor patch fixes some annoying gameplay issues.
To know what exactly changed, read on for the official patch notes straight from the developers.
Sony has released the first system update for the PS5 in 2026, and this isn't your usual stability update, as this actually adds new features to the console.
EA has released College Football 26 update 1.018 (complete version 1.018.000). and this is the game’s second patch released this month. Given we are almost at the tail end of the game’s lifecycle, don’t expect much from the title update.
To learn which issues persist and other details, read on.
Yakuza Kiwami 3, the remake of Yakuza 3, and Yakuza Dark Ties, a new included side story revolving around Yakuza 3's protagonist, Yoshitaka Mine, are set to launch in a couple of weeks.
College Football 26 Receives Second Patch of January 2026 via Version 1.018
So far, EA has not released any official patch notes, and we don’t think that will be changing anytime soon (just like the patch earlier this month). Chances are, the title update is tied to game stability and performance with no player-facing additions or changes.
That said here are some of the known issues plaguing the collegiate football sim,
Field Pass objectives not tracking properly
Dynasty in Team Builder not saving
Game crashing issues (still)
Delay of game penalty randomly happening (post-update)
Lag in penalty kicking
RTG mnetal abilities not working
Scoring bug after hitting 255 points
Various gameplay-related bugs in Ultimate Team H2H
Againm we are not expecting a proper changelog from EA given the latest iteration in the series should be revealed soon. That said, if anything changes, we’ll update the article with the info.
Sony has released the first system update for the PS5 in 2026, and this isn't your usual stability update, as this actually adds new features to the console.
A new minor update for Apex Legends is now out on consoles and PC, and this targets a few known issues affecting gamers. Those on last gen will see this as Apex Legends update 3,02, while current-gen gamers will see this download appear as version 1.000.116.
Given this is a minor patch, don’t expect any sweeping changes when it comes to legends or how the game’s items work.
Yakuza Kiwami 3, the remake of Yakuza 3, and Yakuza Dark Ties, a new included side story revolving around Yakuza 3's protagonist, Yoshitaka Mine, are set to launch in a couple of weeks.
Following a minor update a day after release, Wildlight Entertainment has today rolled out a beefier patch for Highguard, which brings the game to version 1.0.4 (visible on the start screen).
For console players, this will appear as Highguard update 1.003 (complete version 1.003.000) and includes gameplay settings improvements.
Sony has released the first system update for the PS5 in 2026, and this isn't your usual stability update, as this actually adds new features to the console.
Read on for the official patch notes to see what got changed today.
Highguard’s First Significant Update Released on January 29
Settings Improvements
Note: in an effort to release these changes to our players as quickly as possible, a number of menu options are not yet localized in languages other than English. Properly localized settings will be prepared for a future patch.
Game Input Settings
Added the ability to set Crouch to Hold or Toggle for all platforms.
Added the ability to set Aim Down Sights to Hold or Toggle for PC only (for now).
Toggling into ADS then tapping Sprint (shift on PC, left stick on controller) will swap your scope. This is disorienting on controller. PC players are recommended to rebind scope swap if using Toggle ADS. We will continue to look into adding this for console players who can’t rebind buttons yet, but we will need more time.
Video Settings
Console users can now adjust FoV to 110.
Low scalability settings for shadows and reflections are tuned for even more performance at the cost of some image quality.
Low shadow setting now also disables volumetric fog.
Added a new “View Distance Quality” setting that controls skeletal mesh LODs, which can be another useful control to tune GPU and CPU usage.
Players now have the ability to toggle the following features on or off, irrespective of other quality options:
Anisotropic Materials
Chromatic Aberration
Bloom
Motion Blur and Depth of Field need more testing to disable safely. Look for these options very soon.
DLSS users now have the ability to select a DLSS preset. More presets and better descriptions are coming in the next patch.
Players can now select Off to disable Global Illumination entirely.
Resolved an engine bug which could inadvertently throttled laptop users to 60 FPS regardless of frame rate settings.
Crash and Bug Fixes
This patch resolves crashes that could occur in the following scenarios
Leaving a match on PS5 with an unexpected input state.
Loading into matches on machines with slower storage devices.
A number of other bugs related to online user presence and matchmaking were also resolved.
Friends now appear online correctly after accepting requests, and Xbox presence updates properly. Major crash fixes have reduced crashes by 90%, significantly improving stability.
Friend status is fixed – players now appear online correctly and Xbox presence updates reliably. Our top crash issues are gone resulting in a 90% crash reduction.
Expect more patches for Highguard to be released in the coming weeks, and once we see one drop, we’ll have it up on the site.
While ARC Raiders was released in the latter half of 2025, developer Embark proved to players that even if the game released near the holidays, they wouldn't shirk on providing excellent post-release support.
