Rare has released Sea of Thieves update 1.300.363 today and this is to address several issues with the game. One issue is to address game stability while the other affects passive Megalodons. Check out the details down below as posted by Rare this May 7.
Sea of Thieves Update 1.300.363 Patch Notes: FIXED ISSUES
Gameplay
Crews engaging a Megalodon should no longer find that it suddenly becomes passive and leaves the encounter. Be prepared to fight!
Players are no longer able to get into a state where they can rapidly throw many throwing knives faster than intended.
Shooting a ranged weapon at a player holding a Gunpowder Barrel should now consistently hit and detonate the barrel first, rather than sometimes hitting the player behind it.
The War Chest
Players firing a Bone Caller at Skeleton Ships should now progress the Skeleton Squared Commendation.
Pirate Emporium
The Blow Bubbles Emote has now had its price corrected from 249 to 149 Ancient Coins. Players who purchased the emote at the incorrect price will be reimbursed 100 Ancient Coins.
Performance and Stability
Players on Xbox attempting to play Sea of Thieves before the full game package has been installed should no longer experience instability during play.
KNOWN ISSUES
To learn more about known issues in Sea of Thieves currently being tracked and their status, head over to our Known Issues support site article.
FULL RELEASE NOTES
These release notes cover a hotfix. For full details on recently added game features, see the release notes on our latest content update.
DOWNLOAD AND INSTALLATION
Download size:
Xbox Series X: 2.3 GB
Xbox Series S: 1.88 GB
Xbox One X: 2.3 GB
Xbox One: 1.88 GB
Microsoft Store: 2.4 GB
Steam: 1.25 GB
PlayStation®5: 0.56 GB
Rare has not posted the full patch notes yet, but they did post that a hotfix is out today on the game’s official Twitter/X page. You can read the announcement below.
Attention, pirates! The Sea of Thieves servers will be offline from approximately 9am UTC tomorrow, May 7th, for essential maintenance to address a number of issues including passive Megalodons and game stability. Please plan your Voyages accordingly. pic.twitter.com/FMCDxQ6D9s
Attention, pirates! The Sea of Thieves servers will be offline from approximately 9am UTC tomorrow, May 7th, for essential maintenance to address a number of issues including passive Megalodons and game stability. Please plan your Voyages accordingly.
We will update this post as soon as we can when the official patch notes are revealed later today. The game will be back online when maintenance finishes very soon.
After last-gen platforms got it last week, current-gen (PS5, Xbox Series X|S) gamers will now see EA Sports FC 24 update 1.000.017 available for download, and this is also for Title Update 14.
EA Sports FC 24 Update 1.000.017 Patch Notes for May 7:
Ultimate Team
Addressed the following issue:
Addressed a rare situation in which a Contract did not apply to a Player Item as intended.
General, Audio, and Visual
Addressed the following issues:
Updated instances of incorrect text, UI, and ad boards displaying.
Updated some gloves, balls, and kits.
Addressed instances of stability issues that could have occurred.
That seems to be it for this title update, and there doesn’t seem to be any fixes or changes exclusive to the current-gen versions. You can keep track of all our EA Sports FC 24 articles here.
Arrowhead Game Studios has released Helldivers 2 update 1.000.302 on PC and PS5 this May 7, and this brings weapon and enemy balancing alongside other fixes. This should also bring in the Polar Patriots Warbond data before it’s released to everyone this May 9.
Helldivers 2 Update 1.000.302 Patch Notes:
Overview
For this patch, we have made improvements and changes to the following areas:
Some weapon and enemy balancing
Crash fixes
Social Menu issues
DoT damage fix
Misaligned scopes fix
General fixes and improvements
Balancing
Primary, Secondary, & Support Weapons
R-9 Eruptor
Increased explosion damage by 40 and removed shrapnel from the explosion
This is to avoid cases in which players would randomly one-shot themselves or their teammates in a huge radius around the explosion
Enemies
Increased Shrieker sight and hearing range slightly.
Increased Gunship hearing range slightly.
Fixes
Gameplay
We have fixed issues with the way Damage-over-time effects were being applied. This should fix issues where only the network session owner could apply them, and other cases where they would be applied inconsistently.
Firing the Punisher Plasma while wearing a shield backpack no longer damages the Helldiver
Fixed issues with some weapon scopes not being aligned in First-Person-View.
The sound when stimming no longer plays while being interrupted
Major orders with the “Kill task” now track score correctly. Previously it counted the entire squad’s kills once for each player, meaning it would multiply the score by the number of people on the mission; this is now amended.
Helldivers can no longer land on tall rocks in the “Horde Defend Missions”
Helldivers can no longer land on top of bug pillars in Deactivate Terminid Control System missions
Fix for the reinforce stratagem not being present if a Helldiver leaves the session before readying up and then hot joining the active session
Crashes
Fixed a crash that could occur when all players were dead on the “Deactivate Terminid Control System” mission
Fixed a crash that could occur on game shutdown
Fixed a crash that could occur when leaving the mission and rejoining
Fixed a crash that could occur at the end of cutscenes
Fixed a crash that could occur when diving into missions
Fixed a tutorial crash that could occur on PC when ALT+Tabbing
Fixed a rare crash that could occur when using beam weapons
Fixed a rare crash that could occur for players on startup when using VPN
Fixed a soft lock that could occur if the player would open the text chat while having the stratagem menu open
Other general crash fixes
Social Menu fixes
PC players adding friends through friend codes can no longer show up as “Unknown”
Fixed overlapping footers inside menus
Steam friends should now be visible in Social Menu, even though Friends List is not set to Public in Steam Privacy Settings
Recent Players list will now include hot-joining players
Players are now able to unblock players that were not in their friends list beforehand
Fixed issue with empty friend-names in Social Menu
Lobby privacy mode text updates immediately when changed
Player names longer than 26 characters should now update properly in the Social Menu
Fixed issue where non-host players could kick others indiscriminately including the host
Other
Total purchased counter on the right side of the Robotics Workshop section no longer displays 7 / 8 despite all stratagems being purchased
Resolved some edge cases related to Steam AppId related errors on login
Known Issues
These are issues that were either introduced by this patch and are being worked on, or are from a previous version and have not yet been fixed.
Players may not have the option to send, accept or decline friend requests.
Blocked players are not added to the Blocked Players list and are not prevented from joining games.
Reinforcement may not be available for some players who join a game in progress.
Helldiver may be unable to stand up from crouching when surrounded by enemies.
Game may crash if the player changes the text language while on a mission.
Players may experience delays in Medals and Super Credits payouts.
Enemies that bleed out do not progress Personal Orders and Eradicate missions.
Arc weapons sometimes behave inconsistently and sometimes misfire.
Spear’s targeting is inconsistent, making it hard to lock-on to larger enemies.
Stratagem beam might attach itself to an enemy but it will deploy to its original location.
Explosions do not break your limbs (except for when you fly into a rock).
Area around Automaton Detector Tower makes blue stratagems such as the Hellbomb bounce and be repelled when trying to call them down close to the tower.
Planet liberation reaches 100% at the end of every Defend mission.
Some weapons in the tutorial have missing parts presenting as question marks in some cases.
Square Enix has released Final Fantasy XIV update 10.46 (PS5 version 1.000.244) for several important hotfixes. This hotfix fixes some login issues with the game and more. Read on for the Final Fantasy XIV May 7 patch notes posted down below.
Final Fantasy XIV Update 10.46 Patch Notes:
PS5 Update Version: 1.000.244
Update Details
FINAL FANTASY XIV Hotfixes (May 7, 2024)
■The following issues have been addressed:
・During the instance battle in the “Worthy of His Back” main scenario quest, the movement speed of Thelema and Thelema Agape would increase.
・In “The Epic of Alexander”, Heavy would not be applied to “True Heart” even when the conditions were met.
・The login server would go down under certain conditions related to data center travel beyond the Physical Data CentersWe will let you know in the near future when other Final Fantasy XIV patches are released. Today is just a small hotfix, but other major patches feature new content and a whole lot more.
Polyphony Digital has released Gran Turismo 7 update 1.47 (PS5 version 1.470) today to fix some minor car settings and issues. Read on for the May 7 patch notes for GT7 below.
Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.47 Patch Notes:
PS5 Update Version: 1.470.000
A new update for Gran Turismo 7 has been released. The following is a list of adjustments introduced.
Improvements and Adjustments
1. Car Settings - Fixed an issue where car settings could be changed even when car settings are prohibited in event regulations.
2. Cars
– Fixed an issue wherein some wheels could not be equipped on the following cars after Update 1.46 was installed:
・Lexus LFA ’10
We will update you in the near future when other patches are released for Gran Turismo 7 very soon. The game is constantly getting updated with free cars and events so stay tuned for all of the latest news about the game.
Konami has released Yu-Gi-Oh Master Duel update 1.19 (PS5 update version 1.019), which is for to usher in the v1.09 fixes. This is a small download, and the changelog isn’t that long but houses important quality of life additions and fixes..
Yu-Gi-Oh Master Duel Update 1.19 Patch Notes:
PS5 Update Version 1.019 | PC Version 1.09
The following updates have been made
– Card activation during duels has been added.
– The UI of the Duel Log has been improved.
– UI of various functions has been improved.
– Other bug fixes have been made
ABOUT THIS GAME Finally, the “Yu-Gi-Oh!” digital card game you’ve been waiting for!
The definitive edition of the competitive card game that has been evolving for over 20 years! Duel at the highest level against Duelists from all over the world.
Get ready: it’s time to Duel
Yu-Hi-Oh Master Duel is out now on consoles and PC.
Ubisoft has released Skull and Bones update 1.000.008 on all platforms today, and this is to bring a minor fix involving a firework. This patch has been rolled out during the game’s server outage, which lasted for an hour.
Fix deployed for the firework ‘Plague Eater’ not displaying correctly upon triggering.
As far as we’re aware, that’s about it. No word if this brings crashing fixes which has been an issue on all platforms, but mostly affecting Xbox gamers.
For new content, we just got patch 1.5 last month, which introduced a host of fixes as well. There are also events players can look forward to, which we’ve included below for reference.
The Blighted Bastion – 16th April – 28th May
Take on La Peste as he makes his last stand in Blighted Bastion. Thanks to William Blackwood, the location of La Peste’s stronghold has been revealed.
The Opwelling – 30th April – 7th May
The DMC have deployed the Opwelling, a powerful warship. Designed to enable the DMC to cement their supremacy in the Indian Ocean. Do you have what it takes to take it on?
The Mizerja – 14th May – 28th May
The Fara’s formidable warship has reappeared in another effort to impair the Sea People. Are you brave enough to take on this challenge?
Jaws of Retribution – 21st May – 28th May
A mysterious create has returned once again to the East Indies. Its time to take on the Zamaharibu. And as we’ve said before, no it is most definitely not a pet.
Anguish from the Abyss – 21st May – 28th May
Once a new patch is released, we’ll let our readers know.
Bethesda (or should I say Microsoft), has revealed the QuakeCon 2024 schedule and ticket pricing today! For this year, the BYOC (Bring Your Own Computer) gathering is back as well. Read on for the pricing details, and what to expect from this year’s show.
QuakeCon 2024 Info:
When: August 8 to Aug. 11, 2024
Where: Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas
Registration
Registration is opening soon, so be prepared to grab your BYOC spot. This year, your seat selection will be available at the same time as registration. QuakeCon 2024 will be a ticketed-only event with limited admittance to pre-registered BYOC ticket holders and QuakeCon Fan Ticket purchasers.
QuakeCon Fan Ticket
Participate in Tabletop, tour the BYOC, sign up for a tournament, and participate in the fun over the weekend with the newly introduced QuakeCon Fan Ticket. Access for fan tickets is from 8 A.M. – 1 A.M. Thursday – Saturday, 8 A.M. – 3 P.M. Sunday.
Monday, May 6 – BYOC Elite Drawing Submissions Open
Submit for a chance to purchase one (1) of these coveted ultra-premium tickets. If selected, you will have the opportunity to purchase this top-tier ticket and unlock all the perks, exclusive swag, and priority privileges. Enter for an opportunity to purchase one of these elite tickets on May 6 from 1 P.M. ET – May 10 at 10 A.M. ET.
4 P.M. ET on Tuesday, May 21– BYOC Full Registration Opens with Same Day Seat Selection!
Premium and Standard BYOC tickets include access to the BYOC, Tabletop Village and BYOC community events. This year, you won’t have to wait to select your seat. Choose your seat as you register and you’re ready to go!
For those that can’t attend, don’t fret, as Bethesda will be streaming the weekend QuakeCon programming.
PC players are in for a treat, as Supergiant Games has stealth dropped Hades 2 today! Yes, you read that right, the sequel to the indie hit is now available via early access to PC players.
“We designed the original Hades for Early Access from the ground up, and the same is true for Hades II, our first-ever sequel. We believe everything about this game benefits from ongoing feedback, from the balancing to the storytelling.”Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?
“We expect Hades II to be in Early Access development at least through the end of 2024. Given the nature of Early Access development, we don’t have a specific end date planned at this time.”How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?
“We expect the full version of Hades II to include a more-complete, more-polished set of features and content in comparison to the Early Access version, along with Steam Achievements and the true ending to the story.
During Early Access, our plan is to release a Major Update every few months containing new features and content, followed soon after by patches to shore up any issues. We are looking to release the first of these Major Updates later this year.
An in-game Development Roadmap provides more context on where we’re at in development and our current priorities.”What is the current state of the Early Access version?
“Hades II in Early Access already has more environments, foes, and fully-voiced characters than the full version of the original Hades game. But it isn’t complete, and key areas, characters, foes, narrative events, and systems are still to come.
We have been actively working on the game for more than three years already. For our Early Access launch, we wanted Hades II to be far enough along that as many players as possible could have a good experience right away, yet not far enough along that it’s too late in development for us to act on the feedback we receive.
You may reach certain points in the game where it becomes clear that you’ve reached the end of the current content. Furthermore, various interface screens, HUD icons, and character art are still temporary or work-in-progress, along with various other aspects of the presentation.”Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?
“Depending on the duration of Early Access and the scope of additional content we add to Hades II over time, we may raise the retail price at a later point.”How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?
“Much like with the Early Access development of the original game, we will be actively monitoring feedback from our player community as we continue building and improving every aspect of Hades II.
Our official Discord server, linked from the game client, offers a place to leave feedback, and we will also be checking feedback here in our Steam discussion forums, and wherever else we can find public discussion about the game. We expect to make many changes and improvements inspired by our player community, and reflect these in our patch notes.
Furthermore, players may improve this game simply by playing, as anonymous gameplay data can optionally be transmitted to us, which we plan to take into account while making improvements. The combination of our impressions as a development team, feedback we’re hearing from our player community, and gameplay data we’re collecting from players all should help us form a more-complete picture of how we can make Hades II the best it can be.”
Game Features:
ABOUT THIS GAME
The first-ever sequel from Supergiant Games builds on the best aspects of the original god-like rogue-like dungeon crawler in an all-new, action-packed, endlessly replayable experience rooted in the Underworld of Greek myth and its deep connections to the dawn of witchcraft.
BATTLE BEYOND THE UNDERWORLD
As the immortal Princess of the Underworld, you’ll explore a bigger, deeper mythic world, vanquishing the forces of the Titan of Time with the full might of Olympus behind you, in a sweeping story that continually unfolds through your every setback and accomplishment.
MASTER WITCHCRAFT AND DARK SORCERY
Infuse your legendary weapons of Night with ancient magick, so that none may stand in your way. Become stronger still with powerful Boons from more than a dozen Olympian gods, from Apollo to Zeus. There are nearly limitless ways to build your abilities.
MINGLE WITH (MORE) GODS, GHOSTS, AND MONSTERS
Meet a cast of dozens of fully-voiced, larger-than-life characters, including plenty of new faces and some old friends. Grow closer to them through a variety of new interactions, and experience countless unique story events based on how your journey unfolds.
EVERY RUN IS ITS OWN ADVENTURE
New locations, challenges, upgrade systems, and surprises await as you delve into the ever-shifting Underworld again and again. Reveal the mysteries of the Arcana Altar, tame witchy familiars, and gather reagents using Tools of the Unseen to get closer to your goal.
THE PERKS OF IMMORTALITY
Thanks to a variety of permanent upgrades and the return of God Mode, you don’t have to be a god yourself to experience what Hades II has to offer. But if you happen to be one, you can brave escalating challenges for greater rewards, and prove just how divine you really are.
SIGNATURE SUPERGIANT STYLE
Rich, atmospheric presentation and storytelling fused with responsive action is the hallmark of Supergiant’s titles. Vivid new hand-painted environments, even smoother real-time 3D characters, and an electrifying original score make this mythic world burst with life.
BUILT FOR EARLY ACCESS
The original Hades was designed for Early Access from the ground up, and the same is true of Hades II. Player feedback will help shape a number of Major Updates that introduce new features, characters, environments, and more as the game gets closer to completion
Hopefully, console players will be able to join in on the fun soon.
Ahead of the new season’s start tomorrow, Respawn Entertainment has revealed the complete Apex Legends Season 21: Upheaval patch notes! This includes the abilities of incoming legend, Alter, as well as the changes to Care Packages and more.
Apex Legends Season 21: Upheaval Patch Notes:
NEW LEGEND: ALTER
Alter is an agent of chaos, primarily concerned with having fun and bringing about the end of the world. Everything is a game to her, and she is always looking for an advantage. Her kit adds an entirely unique dimension to the Apex Games, allowing her to create void passages through geo or escape through the Void to her Nexus when her enemies believe they have the upper hand. Her ability to craft unsuspecting rotations through the world will sow new levels of disorder in the ring and she can’t wait to watch the whole place burn.
PASSIVE: GIFT FROM THE RIFT
Can remotely interact with a deathbox to claim one item. Cannot be a shield core.
TACTICAL: VOID PASSAGE
Creates a portal passageway through a surface.
ULTIMATE: VOID NEXUS
Create a regroup point that all allies can remotely interact with to open a phase tunnel back to that location.
UPGRADES
Level 2 Upgrade Options
Ultimate Cooldown
Reduce Ultimate cooldown by 30s.
Void Vision
Extend highlights and see health bars after exiting Tactical.
Level 3 Upgrade Options
Eternal Nexus
Void Nexus no longer times out.
Tactical Cooldown+
Reduce Tactical cooldown by 10s.
SOLOS TAKEOVER
In case you missed it, Solos will be taking over Duos from May 7, 2024 to June 24, 2024. We’ve taken aspects of some of our most popular modes and integrated them to keep things interesting: use your Battle Sense to detect nearby enemies, tear things up with pre-kitted weapons and attachments, and keep the fight going with auto heal and Second Chance mechanics.
UPHEAVAL MAP ROTATION
The following maps will be available in Pubs and Ranked for the first half of this season:
Broken Moon
Kings Canyon
World’s Edge
BROKEN MOON MAP UPDATE
Read the full breakdown of the Broken Moon updates in our Upheaval Highlights blog here.
APEX ARTIFACTS
The pantheon of Apex Artifacts is expanding. Check out our dedicated blog for all things Apex Artifacts including lore connections and customizations.
PATCH NOTES
BALANCE UPDATES
Care Package
Wingman returns to the floor
Projectile size reduced to pre-care package values
Damage reduced to 45 (was 50)
Skullpiercer Elite removed
Hipfire accuracy reduced
Now takes Boosted Loader Hop-Up
No longer takes magazines as an attachment
Devotion enters the Care Package
NEW Reverse Hipfire: sustained hipfire will tighten accuracy instead of widen
The first loot bin opened by an unarmed player will always contain a weapon
Dev Note: Bringing knuckles to a gunfight isn’t the most engaging gameplay, so we’re improving weapon acquisition consistency in the early game. When completely unarmed, opening a bin will guarantee at least a low tier weapon.
Retrieving Banners from Death Boxes
Collecting a banner will no longer lock the player out of critical gameplay actions
Running, shooting, punching and reviving will all break out of the banner collect animation while still registering as a successful collection
Players can immediately interact with a Death Box a second time while the animation is playing or continue holding the interact button to collect and enter a Death Box in one flow
Dev Note: It’s happening, it’s finally happening! I’ve died, you’ve died, we’ve all died trying to help our allies get back in the fight, but at least now we can’t blame grabbing the banner! Collecting banners is a positive action in Apex and for too long we’ve punished that action with a brief moment of pure helplessness. We’re putting your gun quite literally back in your hands, so get out there and save some Octanes and Wraiths!
Survival Items + Support Bins
Survival items now only spawn from a support bin’s tray if the team is in need
Dev Note: Survival items have been feeling abundant lately so we’re reducing their frequency in support bins by only spawning them when players meet specific requirements (like needing a Mobile Respawn Beacon when you’ve got eliminated allies)
WEAPONS & ATTACHMENTS
30-30 Repeater
Skullpiercer Hop-Up removed
Dev Note: The 30-30 has been dominating the mid-long range for a few seasons and our recent adjustments weren’t quite enough to dethrone it. Removing the Skullpiercer should create some space for other Marksman and Sniper rifles to shine.
Charge Rifle
ADS recoil improved and stabilized
Dev Note: The Charge Rifle remains a high risk-reward weapon, however the risk slightly outweighs the reward. We’ve taken a smoothing pass at its recoil so it shouldn’t be quite so unwieldy when firing.
Longbow DMR
Skullpiercer Hop-Up removed
Barrel Stabilizer attachment removed
Base recoil significantly improved
Projectile gravity reduced
ADS in and out time reduced
Dev Note: We’ve always considered the Longbow a great entry level sniper that’s easy to run. Over time, we’ve come to realize that being a good entry level weapon and requiring lots of attachments to come online are at odds with one another. Simplifying the Longbow’s loot chase to make it more base level approachable is intended to improve its early game effectiveness and overall consistency as a sniper.
Triple-Take
Now takes Boosted Loader Hop-Up
Dev Note: The Triple-Take is a strong weapon on paper, but it can feel a bit sluggish to maximize damage output. Providing quick reloads and extra ammo in the mag allows players to keep pressuring for longer with more chances to punish.
Hop-Ups
Skullpiercer removed from the loot pool
Boosted Loader added to the loot pool
Reloading while near empty will speed up reloading and overload the next magazine with extra rounds
1x Digital Threat Optic
Removed from loot pool and all locked set weapons
Dev Note: The Digi represents a sharp power spike in Apex—a single loot item that both counters and synergies with a specific Legend. Its power ebbs and flows with the Legend meta in a way that proves very difficult to tune. We’re giving the 1x Digi a hiatus while we investigate healthier optic based perks.
LEGENDS
Ash
Arc Snare
Changed to left-hand cast
No longer stows weapons or interrupts consumable use when launching
Phase Breach: inspired by some Alter tech, nearby enemies will be highlighted for players traveling through the Void
Dev Note: It’s about time, huh? Allowing Ash to fire her Arc Snare with her off-hand has been something we’ve wanted to do for a while now. Holstering and redrawing her weapon to use the snare put Ash at a disadvantage in combat and minimized a lot of her play options. Ash should now be able to be much more active with her snare and apply pressure more aggressively when successful.
Ballistic
Whistler: damage from a planted smart bullet increased to 10 (was 5)
Upgrades
Care Package Insight: removed
NEW Sling-Shot: improves Ballistic’s base sling weapon to a blueset at Level 2 and a purpleset at Level 3
Dev Note: We’re replacing a lackluster perk with something more interesting, especially for those Ballistic players that like tapping into their sling weapons in non-Ult scenarios. Three Tac related upgrades is plenty, let’s make some room for that third weapon.
Breakout: Level 2
Lasting Bullet
Smart Bullet duration in-world is tripled.
Care Package Insight
Reveal Care Packages.
Upheaval: Level 2
Lasting Bullet
Smart Bullet duration in-world is tripled.
Sling-Shot
Sling weapon levels up with each upgrade selection.
Bloodhound
Beast of the Hunt
Cooldown increased to 4m (was 3m)
Knocks with Ult active no longer extend duration
Upgrades: Level 3
Tactical Cooldown: removed
Taste of Blood: buffed HP gain on knock to 50 (was 25)
NEW Long Hunt: knocks extend Beast of the Hunt duration
Dev Note: Beast of the Hunt has a lot of power baked into it considering perfect vision through smoke, increased move speed, and a generous extension timer. We wanted to break that down to see if players lean into a specific playstyle and ax the uninteresting hidden power of a decreased Tac cooldown. Bloodhound synergizes very well with two of the most popular Legends at the comp level, but we want to be mindful of their appeal across skill bands. We’re not doing anything big to this approachable Legend until we gauge their place at the top-end in a digi free world.
Breakout: Level 3
Taste of Blood
Gain 25 hp on knocks while Ultimate is active.
Tactical Cooldown
-5s Tac Cooldown
Upheaval: Level 3
Long Hunt
Knocks extend Beast of the Hunt duration.
Taste of Blood
Gain 50 hp on knocks while Ultimate is active.
Catalyst
Piercing Spikes
Cooldown decreased to 20s (was 25s)
Long Cast upgrade integrated into base Tactical
Dark Veil
Dark Veil length increased to 45m (was 40m)
Upgrades
Long Cast: removed
Long Veil: moved to Level 2
NEW Ferro-Door: fully rebuild and reinforce missing doors with Passive.
Dev Note: Catalyst could use some love after her Ult nerfs, and Sister Spikes needed some competition. Hopefully making Tac charges more available with a baseline cooldown buff and creating a situationally strong alternative via passive upgrade helps strike a balance. Now that the Ult upgrades are decoupled, there are some difficult choices to make at both levels that we suspect are influenced by match flow. Will you hunker down with a friendly zone pull, or will you need an upgraded wall to help with rotations?
Breakout: Level 2
Sister Spikes
Increase max number of active Spikes by one.
Long Cast
Increase Spike throw range by 40%.
Upheaval: Level 2
Long Veil
Increase Ultimate length by 15m.
Sister Spikes
Increase max number of active Spikes by one.
Breakout: Level 3
Resilient Veil
Increase Ultimate lifetime by 5s
Long Veil
Increase Ultimate length by 15m
Upheaval: Level 3
Ferro-Door
Fully rebuild and reinforce missing doors with Passive.
Resilient Veil
Increase Ultimate lifetime by 5s.
Caustic
Gas damage and slow now stops immediately after Caustic’s squad is eliminated
Gas damage ramps from 4 → 10 max (was 5 → uncapped), damage on knocked players down to flat 4 (was 5)
Conduit
Radiant Transfer
Can no longer target a Revenant while Forged Shadows is active
When Revenant activates Forged Shadows, any temporary shield generation ends immediately. Revenant will keep any temporary shields generated before activating his Ultimate.
Upgrades
Battery Collection: removed
NEW Battpack: can stack up to 3 Shield Batteries per inventory slot (doesn’t stack with Gold Backpack)
Dev Note: Conduit maintains a healthy pick rate and has cemented herself as a strong Support pick even after her last round of nerfs. We don’t want to hit her effectiveness as a Legend that pushes the tempo in combat. This is a targeted nerf to one of her synergies that felt more exploitable than we’d like.
Breakout: Level 2
Battery Collection
See Battery Count of death boxes.
Bigger Jam
Jammer damage radius increased by 20%.
Upheaval: Level 2
Battpack
Stack up to 3 batteries per inventory slot.
Bigger Jam
Jammer damage radius increased by 20%.
Crypto
Neurolink
Network Traffic upgrade now integrated into base kit
Squadcount banners are now visible anytime the drone is in a deployed state
Upgrades: Level 2
Tac & Ultimate Cooldowns: removed
Network Expansion: moved to Level 2
NEW Quick Ping: improved drone handling (faster accel/decel)
Upgrades: Level 3
NEW Satellite Imagery: drone scan persists for an additional 1.5s
NEW Hackathon: cut the drone cooldown in half, gain a speed boost anytime he uses his Ult or the drone is destroyed
Dev Note: Crypto’s upgrades at the start of Season 20 left a lot to be desired. We hope this suite of changes resonates with a couple different playstyle types—particularly when it comes to players’ affinity to pilot the drone more actively vs. passively.
Breakout: Level 2
Tactical Cooldown+
Reduce Tactical cooldown by 10 seconds.
Ultimate Cooldown
Reduce Ultimate cooldown by 20%.
Upheaval: Level 2
Network Expansion
Passive & Ult range increased by 25%.
Quick Transmission
Improved drone handling.
Breakout: Level 3
Network Expansion
Passive & Ult range increased by 25%.
Network Traffic
Deploying the drone calls out squads in the area.
Upheaval: Level 3
Hackathon
Double drone recharge rate; gain speed boost when it explodes.
Satellite Imagery
Drone scan persists for 1.5 seconds.
Fuse
Upgrades
Big Bang: removed
NEW Ring Master: gain access to Ring Consoles
Scar Tissue:
Simplified and buffed damage mitigation to remove lingering burn effects
Take a flat 20 damage when crossing The Motherlode instead of 37 (50% of 75 hp) over time
Wreckless: fixed explosive damage mitigation not being applied on continuous Knuckle Cluster hits (should only take about 32 damage from a full Knuckle Cluster now with Wreckless)
Dev Note: Fuse is destruction and chaos. The goal of these changes, whether it be a new strategic-level upgrade or a simplification of a convoluted damage model, is to bring some method to the madness.
Breakout: Level 2
Big Bang
See ordnance through walls & death boxes.
Scar Tissue
Take 50% damage and ignore slow effects of The Motherlode.
Upheaval: Level 2
Ring Master
Gain access to Ring Consoles.
Scar Tissue
Take 20 damage and ignore slow effects from The Motherlode.
Newcastle
Mobile Shield: throw anim speed increased (~2.5x faster)
Castle Wall
Will now destroy incoming projectiles headed towards the front of the wall while energized. It will not destroy projectiles fired from behind the wall nor bombardments from other Legend’s Ultimate projectiles.
Castle Wall energized duration increased to 1m (was 30s)
Upgrade – Stronghold: increased energized duration to 3m (was 2.5m)
Dev Note: The Castle Wall’s in-game strength rarely matches the grandeur of its presentation. More often than not, the wall serves as a grenade beacon to surrounding threats knowing that Newcastle just jumped to an ally in distress. An Ultimate-level wall should not fail as much as it does, especially on a Support Legend that’s built around turning the tide when his squad starts losing the advantage. The wall now requires more calculated counterplay and makes the Stronghold upgrade a more compelling option. We were also finding the long wind-up when tossing his Mobile Shield left him pretty vulnerable trying to get back to his weapon, so we’ve sped up the animation to let him be more reactive with it.
Octane
Upgrades
Wreckless: removed
Mad Hops moved to Level 2
Thick Skin: now Level 2 and 3, updated to take 5 less Stim damage to reflect that it can be selected twice (was -25%)
Dev Note: Octane has a “Plus Ultra” tattoo, so we shouldn’t inhibit his ability to double down on his tac or ult. While Wreckless was thematically fun, Octane already has one of the best forms of explosive damage mitigation that’s less hidden: stim away.
Breakout: Level 2
Thick Skin
-25% Stim damage
Wreckless
-50% Explosive damage
Upheaval: Level 2
Mad Hops
Gain an extra Launch Pad charge.
Thick Skin
Take 5 less Stim damage.
Breakout: Level 3
Mad Hops
Gain an extra Launch Pad charge.
Airborne Agility
Change directions with Launch Pad double-jump.
Upheaval: Level 3
Airborne Agility
Change directions with Launch Pad double-jump.
Thick Skin
Take 5 less Stim damage.
Wattson
Upgrades
Falling Stars: Pylons will stop spawning Arc Stars when her squad is eliminated
Split Circuit: no longer reduces shield regen capacity
Wraith
Into the Void and Dimensional Rift: nearby enemies will be highlighted for players traveling through the Void
MAPS
Broken Moon shattered
New POIs: Cliff Side, Experimental Labs, Solar Pods, Space Port, Quarantine Zone, Underpass
Breaker Wharf updated
New rotations to switch things up and keep squads on the move
Added new possible Ring Console, Survey Beacon, and Crafter spawn locations to World’s Edge and Storm Point, and further evened out the probability of a prop spawning at any specific location
World’s Edge
Added possible Ring Console spawn locations to Mirage à Trois and Survey Camp
Added possible Survey Beacon spawn locations to Survey Camp and The Geyser
Storm Point
Added possible Crafter spawn location to Command Center
Added possible Survey Beacon spawn locations to The Wall, and the unnamed POIs Northeast of Checkpoint and at the edge of the map East of Storm Catcher
MODES
Solos
Six week Duos takeover
50 players
Second Chance Respawn
Automatically respawn once if you die in the first 4 rounds
Second chance converted to EVO if unused by the round cutoff
Battle Sense: HUD indicator when enemies are within 50 meters
Auto Heals
Health regenerates out of combat
Auto heal starts after each kill
Additional adjustments to loot pool, circle sizes, and round times to accommodate solo play
Mixtape
Lockdown added to rotation: Zeus Station, Monument
Mixtape Map Rotations
Default rotation
Control: Production Yard, Thunderdome
Gun Run: The Core, Wattson’s Pylon
Lockdown: Monument, Zeus Station
TDM: Skulltown, Zeus Station
Mixtape rotation (5/24-5/28)
Gun Run: The Core, Wattson’s Pylon
Lockdown: Monument, Zeus Station
TDM: Skulltown, Zeus Station
1st Week of Pride Month (6/1-6/7)
Control: Barometer
Gun Run: Wattson’s Pylon
Lockdown: Zeus Station
TDM: Zeus Station
Mixtape Rotation (6/11-6/17)
Control: Barometer, Caustic Treatment
Lockdown: Monument, Zeus Station
TDM: Skulltown, Zeus Station
TDM 24/7 (6/18-6/24)
Rules
Scorelimit: 35
Time Limit: 10 minutes
Increased health regen
Skull Town, Zeus Station, Monument, Thunderdome, Wattson’s Pylon, Fragment
LTM Rotations
5/24-5/28 Control: Production Yard, Thunderdome, Caustic, Barometer, Lava Siphon
5/31-6/3 Control: Production Yard, Thunderdome, Caustic, Barometer, Lava Siphon
6/11-6/17 Gun Run: Skull Town, Zeus Station, Thunderdome, Wattson, Fragment, The Core
RANKED
All players in a premade Ranked squad must be within 3 Rank tiers of each other or they will not be allowed to progress to matchmaking
No tuning changes to be made to ranked scoring for the launch of Upheaval
Dev Note: While we are happy with how Breakout Ranked was received, there is some feedback that we want to address for the start of Upheaval. As always, we’ll be monitoring feedback and data for any required tuning changes during the season and any major updates required for the future.
Season Reset
Where you ended in your last season of Ranked will determine where you start in Upheaval
If you ended your last season in Rookie, you will be reset to 1 RP
If you ended your last season above Rookie, you will be reset to Bronze IV
Split Timing
Split 2 will take place at the same time as the .1 patch, not a week after like in previous seasons
Upheaval Ranked Rewards
Your end-of-season rewards will now be determined by the highest Rank tier you achieved during the entire season
Split Rewards: your season-end reward badge will be animated if you match or surpass your Split 1 Rank in Split 2
If you do not achieve this, you will get the normal version of your badge
WORLD SYSTEMS
Improved end ring generation system
BUG FIXES
Equipping an Evac Tower or Mobile Respawn Beacon will no longer close the inventories of all other players in the match
Firing Range: fixed some edge cases where Legend change was available when it shouldn’t be
Fixed occasional crash when interacting with an enemy’s crafted banner
“Mischief Medic” no longer appears as “Highlighted Healer”
Olympus: players can no longer enter/exit Vault without key
Survey Beacons and Ring Consoles should now be pingable again from the map
When hip firing with the Devotion, it will now properly track its reticle
LEGENDS
Ballistic: duration of speedy whistler restored to 2s
Bloodhound
Passive markers no longer appear for teammates not on player’s squad
Players can once again be scanned by two Bloodhounds at the same time
Catalyst: fixed Dark Veil not charging for a short duration off of spawn
Crypto:recall audio when the drone is far away from you is audible once again
Maggie: Removed drill burn audio for players in the area of effect while phased
Removed Wraith Shadows from the void if you aren’t playing as Wraith
Wattson: resolved bad spawn points for Arc Stars generated from the Falling Stars upgrade
QUALITY OF LIFE
Additional security improvements
Airdropping Replicators now project a beam upwards as they are descending to help differentiate them from other airdrops
Back by popular demand, you can requeue at the end of Pubs BR and Mixtape matches
Ballistic: can now add any locked-set weapon into the sling where it will be converted to the proper locked-set tier and restored to its original state when being moved out (red-tier still not allowed)
Death Box Flyers: option to automatically ping the location of the Death Box will be prompted when knocking it from a Flyer’s grasp
Improved the choice of consumables that are auto-selected when either reaching full health, reaching full shields, or when dropping your last selected item. The new choice should more intelligently select shield consumables or prioritize syringes for quick healing. These changes were made to help new players have more optimal outcomes.
Improved use interactions with doors when self res is available
Map spawn audit for all Mixtape Modes: Phase Runner, Habitat, Thunderdome, Zeus Station
Upgraded to the latest version of Easy Anti-Cheat
Pings
Should now go through all translucent surfaces like windows
Players can now request for Grenades (Arc Stars, Frag Grenades, and Thermites)
Works similar to healing items: hold the Grenade button to open the Ordnance Wheel, hover on an ordnance item, select Ping to request
Thunderdome
Airdrop location adjustments
Control
Moved C capture point to landing pad
Adjusted spawns attached to B capture point
GRAPHICS
Added new “Map Detail” PC video setting to adjust the amount of environmental decoration and set dressing (this may improve performance for players with low-spec PCs and those targeting high framerates)
Changed the way players opt-in to the DX12 beta: if you’re playing via the DirectX 12 beta now, the launch argument “-eac_launcher_settings SettingsDX12.json” should be changed to “-anticheat_settings=SettingsDX12.json”
Improved accuracy and visual fidelity of baked environment lighting for static outdoor objects
Improved accuracy of baked lighting for dynamic objects, to avoid situations where Legends would appear unlit
Significantly improved CPU performance of the Rendering Hardware Interface (RHI), mostly benefitting the PC DirectX 12 beta
Nessie Note: Nessie would like to congratulate everyone on the success of finally finding Blue Nessie. Our girl is finally free! The Nessie Army is now complete!
Once the patch is live tomorrow, we’ll be sure to let our readers know. Those on PlayStation, expect the preload to be available hours before the patch is live for other platforms.
Behaviour Interactive has pushed out Dead by Daylight update 3.14 on all platforms, and it is tagged as bugfix patch 7.7.1, which ushers in fixes. Those on current-gen, this should show up as patch version 7.700.100, and has the same patch notes as its last-gen brethren.
Dead by Daylight Update 3.14 Patch Notes for May 6:
PS5 Update Version 7.700.100 | PC Version 7.7.1
Content
Modifiers
Modifier: Chaos Shuffle opens at May 16th at 11:00:00 AM Eastern Time.
This Modifier also features an event tome, opening at the same time.
Perk Updates
Ultimate Weapon
Now causes Survivors within 32 meters of the locker to scream and show their position (was based on the Killer’s position) then gain Blindness for 30 seconds (as before).
Bug Fixes
Audio
Fixed an issue that caused sound issues in the Mori Preview after previewing The Nightmare or the Wraith.
Fixed an issue that caused Naughty Bear to have overlapping voice lines in the Mori Preview.
Fixed an issue that caused the Huntress Inhuman Brute cosmetic sounds to be too low.
Characters
Potential fix for an issue that caused rubber-banding when moving.
Fixed an issue that caused a stutter at the end of several interactions.
Fixed an issue which allowed Victor to be recalled sooner than 30 seconds after latching onto a Survivor.
Victor now glows red after downing an injured Survivor with a Pounce attack, properly indicating he can be Crushed.
Victor can no longer latch on to survivors with the Endurance status effect.
Fixed an issue that caused Victor to be unable to move after switching to Victor while a Bot is crushing him.
Fixed an issue that may cause Survivors to be unable to wiggle out when a Hook interaction is denied by the server.
Fixed an issue that caused The Xenomorph to be unable to hit a Survivor placing a turret with their tail attack.
Fixed an issue that caused The Nurse to not be affected by pallet stuns.
Fixed an issue that caused the Survivors’ left arm to jitters when in downed state
Fixed an issue that caused The Legion’s post-Frenzy hand to snaps upwards before entering the self-stun animation.
Perks
Toolboxes now properly lose charge when used to charge the Potential Energy perk.
UI
Fixed an issue when going back to the Main Menu from a “Play as Killer” offline Lobby causing the bottom button prompts to overlap.
Fixed an issue in the Killer tutorial where two prompts could sometimes overlap.
Fixed an issue in the Archives where the menu became invisible after watching a Journal’s Entry cinematic.
Fixed an issue where the Killer name would be missing from the daily ritual “The Hunt Ritual”
Environment/Maps
Fixed an issue in the Nostromo map where the Nurse could blink and get stuck in the hull of the Spaceship
Fixed an issue where The Blight didn’t bounce of wall properly in the Raccoon PD map
Fixed an issue in Greenville Square where the traps could be placed under the ground next to the shack window
Fixed an issue in Shattered Square where both pallets of the main building would spawn at the same time
Fixed an issue in the RPD where the survivors could land on top of a door frame
Fixed an issue in Lery’s Hospital where the killer could not interrupt a survivor from one side of a generator
Fixed an issue in Autohaven Wreckers where Victor could jump though a sheet of metal in the shack
Fixed an issue in Greenville Square where the double pallet tile didn’t spawn
Fixed an issue that may cause Meg to be unable to unhook Dwight during the Survivor Tutorial.
Fixed an issue in Dead Dawg Saloon where the player camera could clip into a rock
Fixed an issue in Coldwind Farms where the Cow Tree’s vault tarp was missing
Fixed an issue in Crotus Prenn Asylum where Trapper could hide beartraps inside the rocky edge of the hill
Fixed an issue in Eyrie of Crows where Trapper could hide beartraps inside some roots at the stone gazebo
Fixed an issue in Hawkins Laboratory where superfluous collisions were affecting player navigation near some closed doors and causing rubber-banding
Fixed an issue in Hawkins Laboratory where players could hide items in the floor near the storage room doors
Fixed an issue in Haddonfield where players would collide with the car mirrors and experience frustrating navigation issues
Fixed an issue in Haddonfield where the End-Game Collapse Cracks would appear on the ceiling of the balcony from one of the large houses
Fixed an issue in Midwich Elementary School where Killers’ vision could clip into a destroyed wall and see outside of the map
Fixed an issue in Raccoon City Police Department West Wing where Trapper could hide beartraps inside a pile of debris in the library
Fixed an issue in Raccoon City Police Department where players could climb on top of a duffle bag
Fixed an issue in Raccoon City Police Department East Wing where players could climb onto the toilets
Fixed an issue in Toba’s Landing where the central computer console from the main base was popping with distance
Graphics
Fixed an issue that caused bright flashes in the basement and in the end game screen.
Store
Fix: Auric Cell Offers cards now can be clicked entirely without players needing to click on the button.
Misc
Fixed an issue where items and add-ons would not get equipped automatically after previously running out of them
While we usually get patches on a Tuesday, it seems Behaviour Interactive managed to have this new title update for Dead by Daylight pass certification ahead of time.
In XDefiant’s Year 1 Roadmap, it mentions “Player Protection” as one of the main things players can look forward to during the game’s first four seasons. For those thinking that this means that SBMM (Skill-Based Matchmaking) will come into play after launch, don’t be.
Over on Twitter/X, Executive Producer Mark Rubin confirmed that the XDefiant player protection being mentioned there is about cheaters, toxicity and the like, and not about SBMM.
Player protection refers to cheaters and toxic players. We don't use sbmm in casual play unless you play in the welcome playlist.
As you can see, Rubin confirmed that SBMM won’t be available unless you’re in the “welcome” playlist. This alone should make a lot of games enjoyable and less predictable.
What Is SBMM?
Skill-based matchmaking, or more commonly known as SBMM, is a matching system a game uses to find other players for the player to compete against.
While different factors are considered, the chief priority of this seems to be matching you with the same skill level thus making sure each match is a competitive one. While this is fine in theory, it does lead to a predictable experience, and one that has leads to all games being “sweaty,” which can be very tiring on gamers.
The Call of Duty franchise has been chastised by fans with how strict the SBMM has been for the last few releases, which means almost every game you play in feels like you’re competing for the world championships.
If you did play the XDefiant server test session and felt that matches felt a bit sweaty or that you were playing against some damn good enemies, then you probably were. Rubin adds that in beta, it’s usually the “top players” who are participating rather than casuals, which is understandable.
XDefiant will launch this May 21 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, with the PS4 and Xbox One versions now officially cancelled. You can check out the launch content for the F2P game here.
Stay tuned for coverage of the shooter here on MP1st, as we’ll be hosting gun guides, opinion pieces and more about it.
The next character dropping for Mortal Kombat 1 is none other than The Boys’ TV show’s Homelander. NetherRealm Studios has now given us a sneak peek at the superhero, and as one might expect, he uses his powers to good use.
The Mortal Kombat 1 Homelander sneak peek doesn’t really showcase raw gameplay, but we do see some of the superhero’s fatalities in action.
As an added bonus, you can even see Homelander drink milk at the start of the clip, which is something The Boys fans should be familiar with (though not in good taste).
For those that didn’t know, Antony Starr, the actor playing Homelander in the TV show, won’t be providing voice work for the character in-game. Hopefully, that won’t be too jarring for the show’s fans who use the character.
When Will Homelander Be Available in MK1?
No release date or timeframe has been given yet, though the trailer description does mention The Boys Season 4 starting on June 13, so could NetherRealm be scheduling the DLC to be available on that day as well? We wouldn’t be surprised if so, but that’s still over a month away. We can also see the studio pushing out the character sooner given we’re getting teases now.
Stay tuned to more Mortal Kombat 1 news here on MP1st. Once we know what changes are incoming with the title update that brings in Homelander, we’ll let our readers know.
In other Mortal Kombat 1 news, NetherRealm boss Ed Boon mentions that a “lot more” stuff are planned to be released for the game. Given how well NetherRealm has supported past Mortal Kombat titles, we’re included to agree, and if the datamine from last September is any indication, we should be getting a lot more crossovers soon.
Visual Concepts has released NBA 2K24 update 1.013 and as far as we can tell, this is for current-gen (PS5, Xbox Series X|S) versions only. Read on for the NBA 2K24 May 6 patch notes posted down below.
NBA 2K24 Update 1.013 Patch Notes for May 6:
Visual Concepts has not posted the official patch notes just yet, but they did mention a small change to MyTeam over on the game’s Discord page. You can read the announcement down below.
MyTEAM UPDATE
2K strives to deliver the very best NBA 2K24 MyTEAM experience to the community. Please note that a change to a reward has occurred. Players who achieve the top Collector Level will now receive an Option Pack for two picks out of ten previously released 100 OVR Cards. We appreciate that players have dedicated time and effort throughout the year to achieve this reward and 2K is committed to ensuring players continue to earn valuable content as their reward.
We will update this post soon when the official patch notes are revealed. 2K Sports usually likes to reveal its patch notes later in the day. Stay tuned when more NBA 2K24 patches are released later this year.
After a ton of backlash, Sony has finally caved, as Helldivers 2’s PSN account linking requirement for PC players has been rescinded! This announcement was made just now, with the game’s publisher (Sony) stating that they are “still learning what is best for PC players.”
Helldivers fans — we’ve heard your feedback on the Helldivers 2 account linking update. The May 6 update, which would have required Steam and PlayStation Network account linking for new players and for current players beginning May 30, will not be moving forward.
“Helldivers fans — we’ve heard your feedback on the Helldivers 2 account linking update. The May 6 update, which would have required Steam and PlayStation Network account linking for new players and for current players beginning May 30, will not be moving forward.
We’re still learning what is best for PC players and your feedback has been invaluable. Thanks again for your continued support of Helldivers 2 and we’ll keep you updated on future plans.”
This puts an end to this controversy where even the Helldivers 2 devs at Arrowhead Game Studios came under fire for snarky responses, and players losing access to the game due to PSN being unsupported in certain countries.
Hopefully, this puts an end to this issue, and players can move forward to just playing the game. Moving forward, let’s hope Sony is more aware of the challenges in forcing players to sign up for a PSN account, and perhaps make it available in more countries as well.
While we already know that a new legend is on the way this coming week for Apex Legends, we now know just what Alter can do on the battlefield. Respawn Entertainment has revealed the Apex Legends Alter abilities, new events and more incoming this May 7.
There’s also a gameplay trailer available as well, and as one might expect, it features Alter.
Apex Legends Alter Abilities:
PASSIVE: GIFT FROM THE RIFT
Alter can see and remotely interact with nearby death boxes to claim a single item. While she cannot take shield cores through the void, any other prize can be snatched from afar.
TACTICAL: VOID PASSAGE
Alter fires a void blast from her tail that shatters against a surface to open a dimensional gateway through from one side to the other for a short time. Crossing through the portal is instantaneous, and can be done from either direction, but travelers will remain phased briefly after exiting.
The angle of this shot determines what surface the exit will open on and can be used to open passages through ceilings and ledges, allowing Alter to place her passages creatively through the environment.
ULTIMATE: VOID NEXUS
Alter can deploy a Void Nexus that allies can remotely interact with to open a phase tunnel back to that point. When a tunnel is opened, that player will phase walk from their location to the Void Nexus and leave behind a portal that any player can follow through. The Nexus can be used even while downed, and it is an incredible way for Alter and her squad to regroup to a position of power for a reset, provided interlopers do not pursue…
Alongside Alter, there are a slew of updates set to be rolled out! Solos iks coming back and replacing Duos from the beginning of the season alongside other stuff.
Solo Takeover – Players will dive into Solos Takeover, replacing Duos at the beginning of the season. It’s every Legend for themselves out there.
Broken Moon Shatters – A lunar nightmare becomes a reality as Olympus crashes into Cleo’s stasis node, reshaping the battlefield with new POIs and a streamlined map, ripe for spreading havoc.
Apex Artifacts – Legends can customize each variant’s Theme, Power Source and more with Exotic Shards – mixing and matching to craft a player’s own calling card of destruction.
You can check out the map changes to Broken Moon and more here.
Once the title update for Upheaval is available, we’ll let our readers know. We expect it to drop this Monday, May 6, with the new legend and other new stuff available on May 7.
While we posted a leaked cinematic that spliced in cutscenes with what seemed to be gameplay three months ago, we more info to share today, as leaked Marvel’s Wolverine PS5 test gameplay has surfaced, and they give us a sneak peek at some of the game’s mechanics.
There’s a lot of videos to take in, so if you’d rather experience this all the way Insomniac Games wants you to, best not to watch any of the videos.
Leaked Marvel’s Wolverine PS5 Test Gameplay Footage:
There are a lot of videos showcasing Wolverine’s Rage Mode (think: God of War’s Kratos’ Spartan Mode), wall run testing, and one featuring combat. Before diving in, note that the footage below is from an early build not meant to be seen by the general public, and as such, the game shouldn’t be judged based on it at all.
If you want to watch all the footage, best to do it ASAP, as Sony will no doubt take these down soon.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-izgy0gQJMg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRF5g0bpWes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPnhnZ5mTMw
As you can plainly see, the animations, graphics, environments are all in very, very early stages of production. Heck, the Rage Mode sound is even that from Kratos from God of War, which we’re presuming is placeholder given Insomniac Games i just testing stuff.
In addition to that, there’s footage where Wolverine is fighting a Sentinel, Wolverine doing a stealth kill and more!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEGUNt4LKHA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J62ftuvVlpA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEhwXqrTKXw
There’s even one of the opening cutscene (incomplete, of course), alongside footage of Logan at home, and an epic boss fight!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1l3YmSFKkU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5ecObxS-RI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnZR_Un9pYY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoTf0AgqqeU
Now, that’s a lot to take in for a game that doesn’t even have an official gameplay trailer yet. All of the footage and info comes from the massive Insomniac Games ransomware attack, which Insomniac gave a statement about back in December 2023.
Following the recent change to the game requiring players to link a PlayStation account in order to play, the Helldivers 2 PSN controversy has received a deeper response from the devs. After apologizing for some insensitive comments, Arrowhead’s confirmed they’re on the same side as the players and are trying to work with Sony to get the requirement changed.
When players first began complaining about the change in the game’s official Discord server, Community Manager Spitz responded with comments that many found to be snarky. These comments have since been removed from the Discord but are still available to view in a tweet from Helldivers 2 Media:
— Helldivers 2 Media (@Helldiversmedia) May 3, 2024
“It’s not like this is the first or even the fourteenth mainstream game to require a third-party account that takes a couple minutes to create, but if it’s a dealbreaker to have to take 120 seconds out of your day to enter an email and password and then forget about it, change your Steam review and make your displeasure known on a platform where it matters.”
Since then, Spitz has apologized for their response and emphasized Arrowhead’s sympathy for players, stating that the team is highly displeased with the changes as well. You can see the responses summarized in a post from Navar4477 on the Helldivers subreddit:
The CM, or Spitz, had the following to say regarding the recent account changes:
“Internal discussions are ongoing about the mandatory linking change and while I can’t reveal details, the response from our dev teams has been pretty universally negative and we’re looking for better options.
If a better solution isn’t provided for players who are in regions without PSN coverage, I’m assured that we won’t be making the requirement mandatory for those players. We’re not going to force people to either break Sony terms of service (TOS) or not play the game. That change, the Steam announcement, and the FAQ are all coming from Sony and not our team at Arrowhead.
Players making their displeasure known through reviews, refunds, etc. gives us more pull in the discussions with Sony. They don’t read our Discord. It hurts to see the game’s popularity suffer in ratings, but discussions are ongoing and our team is on the side of the players in this fight. It’s unrealistic to expect people to make PSN accounts in different regions to get past the account linking requirement. We’re aware of that. Discussions are ongoing.”
Spritz also apologized for the inflammatory statements they made yesterday in response to the initial outrage which criticized players for complaining about a fairly easy account creation process:
“Yeah, I was completely unaware how many countries didn’t have the ability to make a PSN account when I made that statement. I deeply regret implying that it was so easy for everyone to just sign up and not have to worry about it. It’s absolutely not our intention to force people to break Sony TOS or just not play the game if they’re in a restricted region. There needs to be a better solution.”
Helldivers 2’s been very well-received and has had record-breaking player counts for Sony on PC in couple of months since launch. It’s a bummer to see the game get hammered down so suddenly, but it’s entirely fair for players to be upset about the new requirements, especially those in countries where they literally have no choice. Hopefully, Sony listens and makes necessary changes in the next couple of days.
Following the announcement that Helldivers 2 players will need to link their Steam account to a PlayStation Network account, it seems the unthinkable happened: someone lost access to play Helldivers 2 due to linking their Steam account to a newly created PlayStation Network account,
This happened to a player based in China, who saw their account access revoke and is being asked to contact PlayStation Support. For those unaware, PlayStation Network accounts are not supported in China, and the player used a VPN (Virtual Private Network) to create it.
For those in China, you can technically create a PSN account via Hong Kong, though again, there is a chance of issues happening, but it’s worth a shot.
Currently, the PlayStation Network is officially available in only 69 countries. While players can use VPNs, or sign up for another region, there are complications associated with it, and don’t forget, it is in the TOS (Terms of Service) that Sony can terminate your account because of this. One example of this complication? In other countries it is mandatory that you show your face in creating an account/ID, which I don’t think everyone is fine with.
It's also the fact I'm forced to hand over a phone number, ID or facial scan just to MAKE the bloody account in the UK. XBOX doesn't ask you for that sort of stuff when you make it. Also the fact they've had so many data breaches so I doubt said information is safe in their hands
While Arrowhead Game Studios’ boss has already said that they are discussing things with Sony for a possible solution, there’s no timeframe on this or if we’re even going to see an actual solution crop up. I honestly see a lot of people asking for refunds because of this, or heck, even a lawsuit? It looks like things are going to turn ugly (if it hasn’t already) real fast.
Have you encountered issues connecting your Steam to PSN in Helldivers 2? We’ll keep a close eye on what’s happening and let our readers know of future developments.
It will be interesting to see if this affects the player base significantly, and how it will affect this coming week’s new Warbond, Polar Patriots,
While Capcom has not released any details or even announced Resident Evil 9, we all know it’s coming given how well the franchise’s main entries sell. If recent rumors are to be believed, it’ll be revealed very soon and will be released in the early part of 2025.
The rumor comes from DuskGolem, developer and known leaker of things (though his hit rate isn’t as flawless, they generally come from somewhere in the know as opposed to guesswork). In a series of tweets, DuskGolem mentioned that Resident Evil 9 has been in development since 2018, and that it was in development alongside Resident Evil 8 (or more properly titled as Resident Evil Village).
(3/5) Just to explain something, RE9 started early dev in early 2018 as a possible RE8. Village has started dev as RE8, then became a spin-off title, then ultimately became RE8 again. This game became RE9 ultimately, & yes, RE8 & RE9 were in dev at the same time. RE games are
— AestheticGamer aka Dusk Golem (@AestheticGamer1) May 3, 2024
For the sake of an easier read, we’ve compiled DuskGolem’s tweets into text below.
“I have good news/rumors to deliver on Resident Evil 9. The possible delay I had heard murmurs about can be pushed aside. RE9 should be revealed pretty soon & release next year. If what I heard previously holds true, should be in January. It’ll have had about 7 years in dev.
January 2025 I hadn’t heard now, just been a date I’d heard previously they probably are still aiming for, but never know in game dev.
I won’t leak/rumor any other details of the game, just let Capcom do their thing & let them surprise people.
Just to explain something, RE9 started early dev in early 2018 as a possible RE8. Village has started dev as RE8, then became a spin-off title, then ultimately became RE8 again. This game became RE9 ultimately, & yes, RE8 & RE9 were in dev at the same time. RE games are
usually greenlit in batches & planned out for a few years to keep the series “near annual”. As I’ve said a few times before, there was this funny period in 2018 that RE:2, RE:3, RE:4, RE8 & RE9 were all in dev at the same time. There’s something kinda’ similar that happened
recently as another batch of RE games were greenlit in early 2023. RE9 has the biggest budget & longest dev time of any RE game to date, & I’ve described previously as “ambitious”. None of this last part is new, it’s stuff I’ve been reiterating for years.”
Of course, this goes without saying that this news is in no way official, and should be treated with a huge bag of salt. That said, if Capcom surprises gamers with a Resident Evil 9 announcement this June, don’t be that surprised, alright?
If DuskGolem’s RE9 rumor is true, then gamers are in for something special. I mean, an RE game with the biggest budget and longest dev time? Yeah, sign me up! There’s no way it’ll be as bad as Resident Evil 6, right? Right?? (Someone please agree with me here).
For now, Capcom has not announced or confirmed Resident Evil 9 or any Resident Evil game for that matter, which we’re expecting to change soon. Other than RE9, we’re also expecting Resident Evil Code Veronica and/or Resident Evil 5 to get the remake treatment as well. If it’s the same quality as Resident Evil 4’s remake, then by all means, Capcom, go ahead.
