With Elden Ring’s success, it’s very much surprising that we haven’t gotten any paid expansions for it outside of the incoming Shadow of the Erdtree set for release this June. While what we’re about to get is a meaty expansion, don’t expect anything more in terms DLC after that, as FromSoftware has confirmed that it’s the “first and only” DLC planned for the hit action-RPG.
This was mentioned by Mitazaki Hidetaka, game director of Elden Ring. Speaking to Chinese publication zhuanlan-zhihu (via Google Translate), Hidetaka states that Shadow of the Erdtree is the first and last DLC, and they are no plans to add more content to Elde Ring.
Q: Is “Shadow of the Golden Tree” the only DLC for “Elden’s Ring”? If not, are there any other arrangements that can be disclosed?
A: It is the first and last DLC. We have no plans to add more content to “Elden Ring”. But it has not yet been decided whether the entire story of “Elden’s Ring” will be the focus. Fromsoftware’s style of doing things is that it generally does not allow the future of an IP to be easily locked, but it is better to leave some possibilities. But as far as “Shadow of the Erdtree” is concerned, it is the only DLC.
In terms of the DLC’s narrative, Hidetake confirmed that whatever ending you got for Elden Ring won’t affect the narrative of the DLC. Also regarding endings, don’t expect the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion to feature as many endings as the base game, though players will still face “choices” during the game.
Q: Will the ending chosen by the player in the main story have a different impact on the narrative of the DLC? Does the DLC have multiple endings?
A: DLC is an independent existence, so the player’s choice in this article will not affect the DLC story. As for the ending, there is actually no so-called “end” or “end”. Of course, the DLC will not have as many endings as the main body, but players will still have to face some “choices” during the game.
Earlier today, Arrowhead Game Studios and Sony announced that very soon, all Helldivers 2 players on PC will need to create a PlayStation Network (PSN) account that they will need to link to their Steam ID in order to continue playing the game.
Naturally, this hasn’t sat well with the current playerbase, as the Helldivers 2’s Steam page has been review bombed, and instead of sitting at a positive rating, it is currently now at “Mixed,” with multiple gamers citing the account linking requirement as the cause of the downvote.
Over on Twitter, Arrowhead Game Studios boss Johan Pilestedt is aware of the backlash, and has mentioned that they are “discussing” with Sony on a possible solution to this.
We are discussing that question with our partners at PlayStations and trying to find a solution.
That Twitter/X user (Randouglas) does make a fair point: what will you do if you can’t make a PSN account? Just refund the game? What about the hours upon hours of lost progress then? Hopefully, Sony finds a middle ground to this (perhaps linking a player’s Steam to PSN seamlessly without giving out more info and whatnot?), or it will be a very long month for Helldivers 2 players.
With how this situation is heating up, we’re keeping a close eye on it. Interesting to see how the upcoming Polar Patriots Warbond will be received this coming week given all this drama.
While XDefiant was announced as coming to last-gen, current-gen consoles and PC, multiple tests have been conducted, and not once was it available on last-gen. As it turns out (and as expected), the XDefiant PS4 and Xbox One versions have been cancelled.
This was confirmed by the official XDefiant Twitter/X account in answering a fan who asked about the PS4 version after yesterday’s release date announcement.
Thanks for the question! We wanted to keep a consistent standard of quality for the game, so we made the decision to focus only on current gen consoles. Appreciate the understanding!
This is the first direct confirmation from Ubisoft of XDefiant’s last-gen future. Originally, the company mentioned how they are pushing for current-gen (PS5, Xbox Series X|S) and PC versions first, and once that’s out, the last-gen console versions will be released. However, given the multiple tests, and not even mentioning the last-gen versions at all in any capacity in over a year, we now have confirmation that if you want to play XDefiant, you will need a current-gen console or capable PC.
Honestly speaking, I am not surprised. Given how the shooter had multiple bumps even before nailing a release date, optimizing the game and making sure it runs smoothly on five platforms instead of just three seemed liked a huge undertaking. Not to mention that last-gen consoles are now over 10 years old, and would probably gimp the current-gen versions if Ubisoft forced the situation given that parity is needed for game balance and whatnot.
Xur has brought his wares again to Destiny this Friday carrying a fresh set of Exotics, Engrams, and Legendary gear, available for purchase in exchange for Legendary Shards. For those looking for him, MP1st’s new Destiny 2 Xur location today, May 3, 2024 post lists both his location and full inventory until the next Weekly Reset.
New Destiny 2 Xur Location Today May 3, 2024 (And What Xur Is Selling):
Xûr, Agent of the Nine
A peddler of strange curios, Xûr’s motives are not his own. He bows to his distant masters, the Nine.
Complete Vanguard or Exotic playlist activities, or win matches in Crucible or Gambit. Extra progress is awarded for more challenging activities and for succeeding with clanmates.
Engrams
Name
Description
Cost
Exotic Engram
An engram with a predestined outcome. Contains a new Exotic if any of the possible rewards remain to be collected. Preview contents for possible rewards.
Xûr, Agent of the Nine, is an eccentric merchant who randomly appears in a Public Sector on one of the Worlds. Xûr offers Exotic equipment and only takes Legendary Shards as payment.
TL;DR: He’s the Santa Claus of Destiny and every weekend is Christmas. Sometimes he brings you what you want, sometimes he brings you coal. Mostly it’s coal.
When does Xûr visit?
Xûr visits every Friday at 17:00 UTC and departs at Weekly Reset (Tuesday 17:00 UTC). If you would like to see all the live conversions of Time Zones, please follow this link here.
For the new players joining the Helldivers 2 party on PC (via Steam(, you’ll have to connect your Steam account to a PlayStation Network account starting May 6.
This was announced by Arrowhead Game Studios today where the studio explained that due to “technical issues” at the launch of the game, they made the linking requirements for Steam entirely optional.
Current Steam players who are already playing Helldivers 2, you will see a mandatory login from May 30 and will also be required to have linked a Steam and PlayStation Network account by June 4. According to the studio, this is being done as a requirement as account linking is a “critical role in protecting our players and upholding the values of safety and security provided on PlayStation and PlayStation Studios games.”
Arrowhead adds that this is their “main way to protect players from griefing and abuse by enabling the banning of players that engage in that type of behaviour.” Furthermore, it also allows those players that have been banned the right to an appeal.
For those who want to create a free PlayStation Network account, you can do so here.
Not sure how the PC player base will receive this news, but at the very least, it’s a minor inconvenience, no? That said, I can still see some people getting bummed at this requirement. Now, imagine if the rumor that Helldivers 2 will land on Xbox and this is also a requirement? Now that would be hilarious.
In other Helldivers 2 news, a new Warbond called the Polar Patriots is dropping next week, and here’s what it contains.
Epic Games has released Fortnite update 4.24 today for version 29.40. You can expect to see a ton of new Star Wars content in today’s update to celebrate May 4th. Please read the official patch notes for May 3 posted down below.
Fortnite Update 4.24 Patch Notes for v29.40:
LEGO® FORTNITE | STAR WARS BEGINS IN V29.40!
The Fortnite Team
Builders,
LEGO® Fortnite | Star Wars begins May 3 with the v29.40 update! In this update, the Rebellion and Galactic Empire will rift into your LEGO Fortnite world. The Empire won’t be coming in peace, but the Rebels will!
Help the Rebels survive by building up the Rebel Village and using tools like Lightsabers, DL-44 Blasters, and Thermal Detonators to deal with any foes you may encounter.
While aiding the Rebellion, make progress in the LEGO Pass: Rebel Adventure which has free and premium rewards inspired by Tatooine!
START YOUR REBEL ADVENTURE
The Galactic Empire is in hot pursuit of a band of Rebels, who need your help! The Empire and Rebels are unknowingly heading to a rift to your world, which will lead them to a new island in your world. This island will stick around even after v29.40!
REBELLION BUILDIN’
Before investigating the Empire crash site, you should check on your Rebel allies. You’ll receive a pair of Macrobinoculars after the crash, which will point you to the Rebel Village! This rinky-dink shelter on “Star Wars Island” needs your help becoming a full-on Rebel headquarters.
The Rebel Village can level up all the way to Level 10. How to level it up? Complete objectives like supplying resources and constructing Rebel buildings!
If you plan to become a local hero, don’t worry about saying goodbye to your Rebel neighbors anytime soon — the Rebel Village will remain beyond v29.40!
CRASH THE CRASH SITE
Be warned — the crash of the Empire’s Star Destroyer isn’t the Empire’s end. Instead, the Empire will try to make your world their home. They’ll be surrounding the crash site with camps, and it’s up to you to infiltrate them and take back your world! After spending some time with the Rebels, find these bases with the help of your Macrobinoculars.
You can also make Macrobinoculars yourself. Unlock the recipe by adding Plastoid to your inventory!
Like the look of Imperial architecture? You can choose not to damage the camps, and keep them and their inhabitants beyond v29.40! The crash site will stay too so you can admire the remains of the Star Destroyer. (Or hey, you can destroy that too.)
GEAR FROM A GALAXY FAR, FAR AWAY
LIGHTSABERS
Are you civilized, or secretly on the dark side? Whatever your answer, different-colored Lightsabers are waiting for you in your world! You don’t get these in LEGO Fortnite by crafting them. Instead, you’ll unlock yours by helping the Rebels build up their Village! With your Lightsaber in-hand, you can collect even more.
Lightsabers are powerful tools in LEGO Fortnite. In fact, they’re so powerful they need time to recharge after combat. Use them when the time is right!
BOWCASTER, DETONATOR, BLASTERS
Don’t just bow out when a foe is near. Defend yourself with these new Star Wars items craftable at a Rebel Workbench:
Bowcaster: Launches a quarrel that deals damage then explodes in the area.
Unlock the recipe for the Bowcaster by adding Durasteel to your inventory.
DL-44: There’s no substitution for a good blaster at your side.
Unlock the recipe for the DL-44 by adding Durasteel to your inventory.
E-11: Standard-issue blaster for Imperial Stormtroopers.
Unlock the recipe for the E-11 by adding Scrap Durasteel to your inventory.
Thermal Detonator: The bounty hunter’s detonator of choice! This thrown explosive affects a wider area than Dynamite.
Unlock the recipe for the Thermal Detonator by adding Durasteel to your inventory.
But wait, how do you build a Rebel Workbench? You’ll unlock the recipe by adding Plastoid to your inventory! Craft in the name of the Rebellion.
Keep your Lightsabers, Bowcasters, DL-44s, E-11s, Thermal Detonators, and Rebel Workbenches even after v29.40!
THE REBEL ADVENTURE IS BUILDING
Just by assisting the Rebels, you can make progress in the LEGO Pass: Rebel Adventure. This Pass has unlockable in-game rewards like the “Tatooine Turret and Tanks Bundle,” “Mos Eisley Blue Milk Bar Bundle,” and more!
Here’s how the LEGO Pass: Rebel Adventure works:
After selecting the LEGO Fortnite experience in Fortnite, go to the LEGO Pass button in the top navigation.
Here is where you’ll see the LEGO Pass and a button to view Quests. These Quests are about helping the Rebels. Complete them to earn Studs!
The more Studs you collect, the further you’ll progress in the LEGO Pass! Unlock in-game rewards from the free reward track as you progress. If you want, you can also unlock in-game rewards from the purchasable Premium Reward Track.
The free reward track has ten Decor Bundles and the Mos Eisley Marketplace Build as the final reward!
The Mos Eisley Marketplace.
The Premium Reward Track costs 1,400 V-Bucks and has 11 more rewards you can unlock while unlocking rewards from the free reward track. You don’t need to complete extra Quests to get these rewards. (The Rebels recognize good work!)
This track has four Decor Bundles and seven Builds, including the Dusty Durrr Burger Build as the final reward. Their service is out of this world.
The Dusty Durrr Burger.
Just for upgrading to the Premium Reward Track, you’ll instantly unlock the Chewbacca Outfit. This Wookiee co-pilot of the Millennium Falcon has a LEGO Style and a Fortnite Style!
Chewbacca’s LEGO Style. RAWRGWAWGGR.
Heads-up! The LEGO Pass: Rebel Adventure is available to progress in until July 23, 2024, at 8 AM ET. Its free rewards, premium rewards, and Chewbacca Outfit reward are not exclusive to the Pass, and you may be able to purchase them in the Fortnite Shop at a later date.
“THE WAY I REMEMBER YOU IN MY DREAMS” – NEW LEGO STYLES IN V29.40
v29.40 brings LEGO Styles for some past Outfits. These include a few Star Wars Outfits that haven’t gotten a LEGO Style yet! (Help out the Rebels as… Darth Vader?)
Here are all the Outfits getting a LEGO look:
Aerial Assault Trooper
The Ageless
Barrett
Beach Jules
Bone Ravage
Bonejamin
Carbon Commando
Catrina
Centurion
Chiara
Chromium
Corrupted Arachne
Corrupted Shogun
Crimson Scout
Curdle Scream Leader
Dahlia
Daring Duelist
Dark Red Knight
Darkheart
Darth Vader
Desperado
Dizzie
Erisa
Facet
Farmer Steel
Field Surgeon
Flapjackie
Flatfoot
Fresh Aura
Funk Ops
Glumbunny
Goldie
Graven
Growler
Gutbomb
Havoc
Hybrid
The Ice King
Indigo Kuno
Instinct
Joey
Jules
Kimiko Five-Tails
Krrsantan
LLion
Loveless
Ludwig
Mad Mochi
Maki Master
Mandalorian
Master Minotaur
Mecha Cuddle Master
Mincemeat
Moniker
Mullet Marauder
Myna
Nara
Nolan Chance
Orin
Payback
Piper Pace
Radiant Striker
Ravina
Reflex
Renegade Runner
Rian
Robo-Ray
Rook
Scourge
Shot Caller
Sidewinder
Sleuth
Southpaw
Special Forces
Starlie
Stealth Reflex
Summer Fable
Sushi Master
Swamp Knight
Synth Star
Tactics Officer
Taro
Teknique
Thunder
Trooper
Tropical Punch Zoey
Unpeely
Veronika
X-Lord
Zoe Clash
MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS AND BUG FIXES
Optimizations, v29.40 will also add:
IMPROVEMENTS
Starting in v29.40, you’ll be able to view LEGO Fortnite Quests without having to return to the Lobby!
Made it easier to exit Driver’s Seats that are flipped over.
BUG FIXES
Fixed an issue where players would sometimes not receive expected gifts from Villagers.
Fixed a crash that happened rarely when getting out of bed.
STAR WARS LANDS IN THE FORTNITE UNIVERSE THE EVE OF STAR WARS DAY!
The Fortnite Team
Fortnite and Star Wars are crossing over again, but not in the same way as before! On May 3 with v29.40, galactic adventure comes to different parts of the Fortnite universe: LEGO® Fortnite, Battle Royale, Fortnite Festival, and Rocket Racing.There’s something for every Star Wars fan in this vast crossover. Head to LEGO Fortnite to unlock Star Wars Builds and Decor, or fight off enemies with a Wookiee Bowcaster by your side in Battle Royale. Rock out in a Mos Eisley Cantina-inspired area at the Festival Jam Stage, and unlock a Podracer and Darth Maul Decal in Rocket Racing!REBEL AGAINST THE EMPIRE IN LEGO FORTNITEThe Empire and Rebels are coming to your LEGO Fortnite world… Side with the Rebels by building up the Rebel Village and using tools to keep the Empire at bay: Lightsabers, Bowcasters, DL-44 Blasters, E-11 Blasters, and Thermal Detonators!
Make progress in the LEGO Pass: Rebel Adventure as you help out the Rebellion. This Pass has unlockable rewards including Star Wars Builds and Decor, and the Chewbacca Outfit you’ll get just for upgrading to the Pass’ Premium Reward Track! There’s so much to see and do in LEGO Fortnite that there’s a whole ‘nother blog post fans can read 👀
CHEWBACCA BRINGS HIS BOWCASTER TO BATTLE ROYALE!
CHEWBACCA JOINS THE FIGHT
Millennium Falcon co-pilot Chewbacca has been captured and it’s up to you to rescue him! To save him from the claws of the Empire, you’ll need to head to a specific Imperial Roadblock. (The one he’s at changes each match!) Chewbacca will cheer after being liberated, then follow you into battle with his trusty Bowcaster.
“RRRaarrRRRagh!”
Who says Wookiees should have all the fun? Chewbacca will hand you your own Wookiee Bowcaster as a thanks for rescuing him! You can also find one inside Imperial Chests at Imperial Roadblocks across the Island. With this weapon equipped, shoot individual quarrels quickly or charge up a heavier, explosive shot.
You’ll like this thing.
WIELD DARTH VADER’S LIGHTSABER ONCE AGAIN!
Don’t underestimate the power of the dark side.
Darth Vader and the Stormtroopers will be returning to the BR Island in the Lambda Shuttle! Defeat Vader in battle and you’ll be able to pick up his lightsaber. Use Darth Vader’s Lightsaber to block incoming fire and swing at enemies, and even throw it at your opponents!
With Stormtroopers come their E-11 Blasters. Grab these returning weapons from defeated Stormtroopers or from Imperial Chests at Vader’s landing sites.
Try not to miss.
A GALAXY FULL OF QUESTS
Put your Bowcaster and Blaster skills to the test to complete Battle Royale’s Star Wars Quests! You’ll receive a Battle Pass Level Up for completing five of these Quests, and the AWR Pack Back Bling for completing ten.
Battle Royale’s Star Wars Quests will be released in two phases during the crossover: the first on May 3 at 9 AM ET and the second at 9 AM ET on May 7.
The Star Wars bash in Battle Royale, including the Quests, will end May 14 at 9 AM ET!
TOURNAMENT NOTES
The Star Wars crossover gameplay features are not included in tournaments.
GET THE GALAXY GROOVIN’ IN FORTNITE FESTIVAL
PLAY SOME MUSIC WITH A MOS EISLEY CANTINA-INSPIRED SETTING
Jam just like they do on Tatooine! An area inspired by Mos Eisley’s famous Cantina will be coming to the Fortnite Festival Jam Stage on May 3. Create your own version of the famous cantina band by getting up on stage with your friends, or just chill out and appreciate some sandy songs.
UNLOCK THE SEVEN-STRING HALLIKSET GUITAR!
Pick up a Naboo classic. You can unlock the Seven-string Hallikset Guitar by completing seven of Fortnite Festival’s Star Wars Quests! These Quests go live 9 AM ET on May 3. For completing just four, you’ll unlock a Battle Pass Level Up!
Fortnite Festival’s Star Wars festivities, including the Quests, will be available until May 14 at 9 AM ET!
“KEEP AWAY FROM THOSE ENERGY BINDERS” – STAR WARS IN ROCKET RACING
Ready your hyperdrive — it’s ‘bout time to boost to the Quest tab! Keep a lookout forStar Wars Quests flipping into Rocket Racing on May 3 at 9 AM ET, and more at 9 AM ET on May 7. Complete seven of these Quests to unlock a Battle Pass Level Up and 14 to unlock the podracing-inspired Energy Binders Trail!
Starting May 3 at 9 AM ET, Rocket Racing will also have May the Fourth Quests. Complete four to unlock Anakin’s Podracer Decal and eight to unlock the Darth Maul Decal! Drive over to the dark side of the track.
Both sets of Quests will be available in Rocket Racing until May 20 at 9 PM ET!
STAR WARS COMES TO THE SHOP!
A starship-load of items will be entering the Shop — here’s a preview of some of the new offerings that’ll be available:
NEW OUTFITS: DAGOBAH LUKE, LANDO CALRISSIAN, AND AWR TROOPER
Take your pick from a Jedi apprentice, a smooth-talking smuggler, and one of the Empire’s most covert soldiers! The Dagobah Luke, Lando Calrissian, and AWR Trooper Outfits will be in the Shop starting May 3 with the release of v29.40.
It doesn’t matter if you’re from a swampy planet, Cloud City, or the Empire, it’s always nice to have options — that’s why all three of these Outfits also have a LEGO Style!
Dagobah Luke and Lando Calrissians’ LEGO Styles.
AWR Trooper’s LEGO Style.
BOBA FETT, HAN SOLO, KYLO REN, AND MORE RETURN
Looking to fill in the gaps in your Star Wars squad? A bunch of Star Wars Series Outfits will be returning to the Shop throughout this crossover:
Original Trilogy era:
Boba Fett
Han Solo
Imperial Stormtrooper
Leia Organa
New Trilogy era:
Finn
Kylo Ren
Rey
Sith Trooper
Zorii Bliss
A RIDE FIT FOR A BOUNTY HUNTER
Cruise in a car crafted from Mandalorian Steel. The Beskar Car Body is the toughest ride in the galaxy and is available in the Fortnite Shop starting May 3 with the release of v29.40. This Car Body is part of the Beskar Bundle, which includes:
Beskar Car Body
Beskar (Din Djarin) Wheels
The Armorer Beskar Decal
Beskar (Armorer) Wheels
Boba Fett Beskar Decal
Beskar (Boba Fett) Wheels
Bo-Katan Kryze Beskar Decal
Beskar (Bo-Katan Kryze) Wheels
Sabine Wren Beskar Decal
Beskar (Sabine Wren) Wheels
All the items in the bundle are usable in Rocket Racing, Battle Royale, and creator-made islands where Car items can be used. They’re also eligible for cross-game ownership with Rocket League!
PLAY AN ICONIC STAR WARS SONG!
Take the cantina band’s catchiest song with you across the Fortnite universe with the “Cantina Band” (a.k.a. “Mad About Me”) Jam Track. (You can probably already hear it, can’t you?)
Give “Cantina Band” a go with new intergalactic Instruments. Play like an Ewok percussionist with the Endorian Drum Kit, or if you’re the lead, become a Nalargonist with the Nalargon Keytar.
The “Cantina Band” Jam Track, Endorian Drum Kit, and Nalargon Keytar will be in the Fortnite Shop starting May 3 with the release of v29.40 — take them on tour to Fortnite Festival, Battle Royale, and creator-made islands where jamming’s all good!
Epic Games has released Fortnite update 29.40 (PS5 update version 1.000.136), and this is the celebrate Star Wars day this May 4. Lots of new Star Wars content and Lego Star Wars content is forcing its way into the game. Read the patch notes now for Fortnite this May 3.
Fortnite Update 29.40 Patch Notes for May 3:
PS5 version 1.000.136
LEGO® FORTNITE | STAR WARS BEGINS IN V29.40!
The Fortnite Team
Builders,
LEGO® Fortnite | Star Wars begins May 3 with the v29.40 update! In this update, the Rebellion and Galactic Empire will rift into your LEGO Fortnite world. The Empire won’t be coming in peace, but the Rebels will!
Help the Rebels survive by building up the Rebel Village and using tools like Lightsabers, DL-44 Blasters, and Thermal Detonators to deal with any foes you may encounter.
While aiding the Rebellion, make progress in the LEGO Pass: Rebel Adventure which has free and premium rewards inspired by Tatooine!
START YOUR REBEL ADVENTURE
The Galactic Empire is in hot pursuit of a band of Rebels, who need your help! The Empire and Rebels are unknowingly heading to a rift to your world, which will lead them to a new island in your world. This island will stick around even after v29.40!
REBELLION BUILDIN’
Before investigating the Empire crash site, you should check on your Rebel allies. You’ll receive a pair of Macrobinoculars after the crash, which will point you to the Rebel Village! This rinky-dink shelter on “Star Wars Island” needs your help becoming a full-on Rebel headquarters.
The Rebel Village can level up all the way to Level 10. How to level it up? Complete objectives like supplying resources and constructing Rebel buildings!
If you plan to become a local hero, don’t worry about saying goodbye to your Rebel neighbors anytime soon — the Rebel Village will remain beyond v29.40!
CRASH THE CRASH SITE
Be warned — the crash of the Empire’s Star Destroyer isn’t the Empire’s end. Instead, the Empire will try to make your world their home. They’ll be surrounding the crash site with camps, and it’s up to you to infiltrate them and take back your world! After spending some time with the Rebels, find these bases with the help of your Macrobinoculars.
You can also make Macrobinoculars yourself. Unlock the recipe by adding Plastoid to your inventory!
Like the look of Imperial architecture? You can choose not to damage the camps, and keep them and their inhabitants beyond v29.40! The crash site will stay too so you can admire the remains of the Star Destroyer. (Or hey, you can destroy that too.)
GEAR FROM A GALAXY FAR, FAR AWAY
LIGHTSABERS
Are you civilized, or secretly on the dark side? Whatever your answer, different-colored Lightsabers are waiting for you in your world! You don’t get these in LEGO Fortnite by crafting them. Instead, you’ll unlock yours by helping the Rebels build up their Village! With your Lightsaber in-hand, you can collect even more.
Lightsabers are powerful tools in LEGO Fortnite. In fact, they’re so powerful they need time to recharge after combat. Use them when the time is right!
BOWCASTER, DETONATOR, BLASTERS
Don’t just bow out when a foe is near. Defend yourself with these new Star Wars items craftable at a Rebel Workbench:
Bowcaster: Launches a quarrel that deals damage then explodes in the area.
Unlock the recipe for the Bowcaster by adding Durasteel to your inventory.
DL-44: There’s no substitution for a good blaster at your side.
Unlock the recipe for the DL-44 by adding Durasteel to your inventory.
E-11: Standard-issue blaster for Imperial Stormtroopers.
Unlock the recipe for the E-11 by adding Scrap Durasteel to your inventory.
Thermal Detonator: The bounty hunter’s detonator of choice! This thrown explosive affects a wider area than Dynamite.
Unlock the recipe for the Thermal Detonator by adding Durasteel to your inventory.
But wait, how do you build a Rebel Workbench? You’ll unlock the recipe by adding Plastoid to your inventory! Craft in the name of the Rebellion.
Keep your Lightsabers, Bowcasters, DL-44s, E-11s, Thermal Detonators, and Rebel Workbenches even after v29.40!
THE REBEL ADVENTURE IS BUILDING
Just by assisting the Rebels, you can make progress in the LEGO Pass: Rebel Adventure. This Pass has unlockable in-game rewards like the “Tatooine Turret and Tanks Bundle,” “Mos Eisley Blue Milk Bar Bundle,” and more!
Here’s how the LEGO Pass: Rebel Adventure works:
After selecting the LEGO Fortnite experience in Fortnite, go to the LEGO Pass button in the top navigation.
Here is where you’ll see the LEGO Pass and a button to view Quests. These Quests are about helping the Rebels. Complete them to earn Studs!
The more Studs you collect, the further you’ll progress in the LEGO Pass! Unlock in-game rewards from the free reward track as you progress. If you want, you can also unlock in-game rewards from the purchasable Premium Reward Track.
The free reward track has ten Decor Bundles and the Mos Eisley Marketplace Build as the final reward!
The Mos Eisley Marketplace.
The Premium Reward Track costs 1,400 V-Bucks and has 11 more rewards you can unlock while unlocking rewards from the free reward track. You don’t need to complete extra Quests to get these rewards. (The Rebels recognize good work!)
This track has four Decor Bundles and seven Builds, including the Dusty Durrr Burger Build as the final reward. Their service is out of this world.
The Dusty Durrr Burger.
Just for upgrading to the Premium Reward Track, you’ll instantly unlock the Chewbacca Outfit. This Wookiee co-pilot of the Millennium Falcon has a LEGO Style and a Fortnite Style!
Chewbacca’s LEGO Style. RAWRGWAWGGR.
Heads-up! The LEGO Pass: Rebel Adventure is available to progress in until July 23, 2024, at 8 AM ET. Its free rewards, premium rewards, and Chewbacca Outfit reward are not exclusive to the Pass, and you may be able to purchase them in the Fortnite Shop at a later date.
“THE WAY I REMEMBER YOU IN MY DREAMS” – NEW LEGO STYLES IN V29.40
v29.40 brings LEGO Styles for some past Outfits. These include a few Star Wars Outfits that haven’t gotten a LEGO Style yet! (Help out the Rebels as… Darth Vader?)
Here are all the Outfits getting a LEGO look:
Aerial Assault Trooper
The Ageless
Barrett
Beach Jules
Bone Ravage
Bonejamin
Carbon Commando
Catrina
Centurion
Chiara
Chromium
Corrupted Arachne
Corrupted Shogun
Crimson Scout
Curdle Scream Leader
Dahlia
Daring Duelist
Dark Red Knight
Darkheart
Darth Vader
Desperado
Dizzie
Erisa
Facet
Farmer Steel
Field Surgeon
Flapjackie
Flatfoot
Fresh Aura
Funk Ops
Glumbunny
Goldie
Graven
Growler
Gutbomb
Havoc
Hybrid
The Ice King
Indigo Kuno
Instinct
Joey
Jules
Kimiko Five-Tails
Krrsantan
LLion
Loveless
Ludwig
Mad Mochi
Maki Master
Mandalorian
Master Minotaur
Mecha Cuddle Master
Mincemeat
Moniker
Mullet Marauder
Myna
Nara
Nolan Chance
Orin
Payback
Piper Pace
Radiant Striker
Ravina
Reflex
Renegade Runner
Rian
Robo-Ray
Rook
Scourge
Shot Caller
Sidewinder
Sleuth
Southpaw
Special Forces
Starlie
Stealth Reflex
Summer Fable
Sushi Master
Swamp Knight
Synth Star
Tactics Officer
Taro
Teknique
Thunder
Trooper
Tropical Punch Zoey
Unpeely
Veronika
X-Lord
Zoe Clash
MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS AND BUG FIXES
Optimizations, v29.40 will also add:
IMPROVEMENTS
Starting in v29.40, you’ll be able to view LEGO Fortnite Quests without having to return to the Lobby!
Made it easier to exit Driver’s Seats that are flipped over.
BUG FIXES
Fixed an issue where players would sometimes not receive expected gifts from Villagers.
Fixed a crash that happened rarely when getting out of bed.
STAR WARS LANDS IN THE FORTNITE UNIVERSE THE EVE OF STAR WARS DAY!
The Fortnite Team
Fortnite and Star Wars are crossing over again, but not in the same way as before! On May 3 with v29.40, galactic adventure comes to different parts of the Fortnite universe: LEGO® Fortnite, Battle Royale, Fortnite Festival, and Rocket Racing.There’s something for every Star Wars fan in this vast crossover. Head to LEGO Fortnite to unlock Star Wars Builds and Decor, or fight off enemies with a Wookiee Bowcaster by your side in Battle Royale. Rock out in a Mos Eisley Cantina-inspired area at the Festival Jam Stage, and unlock a Podracer and Darth Maul Decal in Rocket Racing!REBEL AGAINST THE EMPIRE IN LEGO FORTNITEThe Empire and Rebels are coming to your LEGO Fortnite world… Side with the Rebels by building up the Rebel Village and using tools to keep the Empire at bay: Lightsabers, Bowcasters, DL-44 Blasters, E-11 Blasters, and Thermal Detonators!Make progress in the LEGO Pass: Rebel Adventure as you help out the Rebellion. This Pass has unlockable rewards including Star Wars Builds and Decor, and the Chewbacca Outfit you’ll get just for upgrading to the Pass’ Premium Reward Track! There’s so much to see and do in LEGO Fortnite that there’s a whole ‘nother blog post fans can read 👀
CHEWBACCA BRINGS HIS BOWCASTER TO BATTLE ROYALE!
CHEWBACCA JOINS THE FIGHT
Millennium Falcon co-pilot Chewbacca has been captured and it’s up to you to rescue him! To save him from the claws of the Empire, you’ll need to head to a specific Imperial Roadblock. (The one he’s at changes each match!) Chewbacca will cheer after being liberated, then follow you into battle with his trusty Bowcaster.
“RRRaarrRRRagh!”
Who says Wookiees should have all the fun? Chewbacca will hand you your own Wookiee Bowcaster as a thanks for rescuing him! You can also find one inside Imperial Chests at Imperial Roadblocks across the Island. With this weapon equipped, shoot individual quarrels quickly or charge up a heavier, explosive shot.
You’ll like this thing.
WIELD DARTH VADER’S LIGHTSABER ONCE AGAIN!
Don’t underestimate the power of the dark side.
Darth Vader and the Stormtroopers will be returning to the BR Island in the Lambda Shuttle! Defeat Vader in battle and you’ll be able to pick up his lightsaber. Use Darth Vader’s Lightsaber to block incoming fire and swing at enemies, and even throw it at your opponents!
With Stormtroopers come their E-11 Blasters. Grab these returning weapons from defeated Stormtroopers or from Imperial Chests at Vader’s landing sites.
Try not to miss.
A GALAXY FULL OF QUESTS
Put your Bowcaster and Blaster skills to the test to complete Battle Royale’s Star Wars Quests! You’ll receive a Battle Pass Level Up for completing five of these Quests, and the AWR Pack Back Bling for completing ten.
Battle Royale’s Star Wars Quests will be released in two phases during the crossover: the first on May 3 at 9 AM ET and the second at 9 AM ET on May 7.
The Star Wars bash in Battle Royale, including the Quests, will end May 14 at 9 AM ET!
TOURNAMENT NOTES
The Star Wars crossover gameplay features are not included in tournaments.
GET THE GALAXY GROOVIN’ IN FORTNITE FESTIVAL
PLAY SOME MUSIC WITH A MOS EISLEY CANTINA-INSPIRED SETTING
Jam just like they do on Tatooine! An area inspired by Mos Eisley’s famous Cantina will be coming to the Fortnite Festival Jam Stage on May 3. Create your own version of the famous cantina band by getting up on stage with your friends, or just chill out and appreciate some sandy songs.
UNLOCK THE SEVEN-STRING HALLIKSET GUITAR!
Pick up a Naboo classic. You can unlock the Seven-string Hallikset Guitar by completing seven of Fortnite Festival’s Star Wars Quests! These Quests go live 9 AM ET on May 3. For completing just four, you’ll unlock a Battle Pass Level Up!
Fortnite Festival’s Star Wars festivities, including the Quests, will be available until May 14 at 9 AM ET!
“KEEP AWAY FROM THOSE ENERGY BINDERS” – STAR WARS IN ROCKET RACING
Ready your hyperdrive — it’s ‘bout time to boost to the Quest tab! Keep a lookout forStar Wars Quests flipping into Rocket Racing on May 3 at 9 AM ET, and more at 9 AM ET on May 7. Complete seven of these Quests to unlock a Battle Pass Level Up and 14 to unlock the podracing-inspired Energy Binders Trail!
Starting May 3 at 9 AM ET, Rocket Racing will also have May the Fourth Quests. Complete four to unlock Anakin’s Podracer Decal and eight to unlock the Darth Maul Decal! Drive over to the dark side of the track.
Both sets of Quests will be available in Rocket Racing until May 20 at 9 PM ET!
STAR WARS COMES TO THE SHOP!
A starship-load of items will be entering the Shop — here’s a preview of some of the new offerings that’ll be available:
NEW OUTFITS: DAGOBAH LUKE, LANDO CALRISSIAN, AND AWR TROOPER
Take your pick from a Jedi apprentice, a smooth-talking smuggler, and one of the Empire’s most covert soldiers! The Dagobah Luke, Lando Calrissian, and AWR Trooper Outfits will be in the Shop starting May 3 with the release of v29.40.
It doesn’t matter if you’re from a swampy planet, Cloud City, or the Empire, it’s always nice to have options — that’s why all three of these Outfits also have a LEGO Style!
Dagobah Luke and Lando Calrissians’ LEGO Styles.
AWR Trooper’s LEGO Style.
BOBA FETT, HAN SOLO, KYLO REN, AND MORE RETURN
Looking to fill in the gaps in your Star Wars squad? A bunch of Star Wars Series Outfits will be returning to the Shop throughout this crossover:
Original Trilogy era:
Boba Fett
Han Solo
Imperial Stormtrooper
Leia Organa
New Trilogy era:
Finn
Kylo Ren
Rey
Sith Trooper
Zorii Bliss
A RIDE FIT FOR A BOUNTY HUNTER
Cruise in a car crafted from Mandalorian Steel. The Beskar Car Body is the toughest ride in the galaxy and is available in the Fortnite Shop starting May 3 with the release of v29.40. This Car Body is part of the Beskar Bundle, which includes:
Beskar Car Body
Beskar (Din Djarin) Wheels
The Armorer Beskar Decal
Beskar (Armorer) Wheels
Boba Fett Beskar Decal
Beskar (Boba Fett) Wheels
Bo-Katan Kryze Beskar Decal
Beskar (Bo-Katan Kryze) Wheels
Sabine Wren Beskar Decal
Beskar (Sabine Wren) Wheels
All the items in the bundle are usable in Rocket Racing, Battle Royale, and creator-made islands where Car items can be used. They’re also eligible for cross-game ownership with Rocket League!
PLAY AN ICONIC STAR WARS SONG!
Take the cantina band’s catchiest song with you across the Fortnite universe with the “Cantina Band” (a.k.a. “Mad About Me”) Jam Track. (You can probably already hear it, can’t you?)
Give “Cantina Band” a go with new intergalactic Instruments. Play like an Ewok percussionist with the Endorian Drum Kit, or if you’re the lead, become a Nalargonist with the Nalargon Keytar.
The “Cantina Band” Jam Track, Endorian Drum Kit, and Nalargon Keytar will be in the Fortnite Shop starting May 3 with the release of v29.40 — take them on tour to Fortnite Festival, Battle Royale, and creator-made islands where jamming’s all good!
Epic Games has taken the Fortnite servers down this May 3, and this is for server maintenance to bring a ton of Star Wars content to the game. Players will be prompted to download patch version 29.40 during the server outage.
Fortnite Server Status for May 3:
Here’s the announcement from the official Fortnite Status Twitter account:
Prepare to go back to a galaxy far, far away… Star Wars is entering the Fortnite universe soon!
Prepare to go back to a galaxy far, far away… Star Wars is entering the Fortnite universe soon! Downtime begins at 4 AM ET with matchmaking ending shortly beforehand.
We will update this post as soon as we can to let you know of the full and official patch notes for today’s huge update.
A lot of Star Wars content is coming to both the main game as well as LEGO Fortnite. You can expect to see new weapons, skins, and a whole lot more. Even Star Wars content is coming to the Rocket Racing portion of the game too.
Be sure to stay tuned for more news about Fortnite in the near future.
Rocket League update 2.39 has been pushed out by developer Psyonix, and this fixes a few small issues regarding cosmetics, and doesn’t include any new content or any major gameplay changes per the official patch notes.
Fixed the Wolverine Slash Goal Explosion so the background behind the goal does not overlap and obscure the explosion.
Fixed a bug preventing Monstercat Antennas from being used on third-party Car Bodies.
For those that didn’t know, there’s an ongoing X-MEN ’97 crossover content event in the game. It is ending tomorrow, so if you’re interested in nabbing those, best to get a move on.
“Welcome to the next stage in Soccar’s evolution! From April 23 at 9 AM PT to 9 AM PT on May 3, 2024, Rocket League will mutate as items based on some of the most powerful characters from X-Men blast onto the arena. Carry on Professor X’s legacy by completing Challenges to unlock Toppers, Player Banners, and other items inspired by Marvel Animation’s X-Men ’97 on Disney+. Also, items based on iconic heroes like Cyclops, Wolverine, and Storm have swiped into the Item Shop. Make a pit stop to check out these Decals and more!”
Once a new patch is pushed out, we’ll let our readers know.
Atlus has pushed out Persona 3 Reload update 1.04 on all platforms after the PS5 version got an update yesterday. Those on last-gen and PC, you should be getting a small download today. Read on for what got fixed by the developers this May 2.
Persona 3 Reload Update 1.04 Patch Notes:
Fixed an issue where during cutscenes, the lip sync would not match audio when set to English audio
Minor bug fixes
File optimization
That’s about it. While this patch only housed fixes, we are getting something new later this month and in September 2024 per the game’s roadmap.
If you haven’t played the game yet, go read our review where we state, “After almost two decades, this is a nice jumping in point for Persona newcomers, and a lovingly-crafted remake for fans.”
Following the massive Lords of the Fallen content drop titled “Master of Fate” last week, developer HexWorks has today pushed out Lords of the Fallen update 1.045, and as one might expect, this has been released primarily for fixes from issues and feedback from the previous big patch. Those on PC will see this as LOTF patch version 1.5.36, and the official patch notes are available below.
Lords of the Fallen Update 1.045 Patch Notes for Version 1.5.36:
Greetings Lampbearers,
With the first update after releasing VERSION 1.5 ‘Master of Fate’ we are reacting to findings from both our own and community-led investigations to improve the overall gameplay experience.
Coffer
Fixed an issue that prevented players from transferring items from their Coffer into their Inventory.
Environment
Fixed a visual glitch caused by a mud asset near Shrine of Adyr.
Fixed an issue that allowed players to escape an invasion area by jumping on environment assets near the cemetery close to the Shrine of Adyr.
Performance
Increased the Shader Compilation timer to 10 minutes to allow for longer shader compilation one lower end hardware. We also updated the Shader Compilation text to indicate that this process can happen on every game start.
Crash
Fixed a rare crash that could occur in multiplayer invasions under special circumstances.
While nothing has been confirmed by HexWorks just yet, it seems that after Master of Fate, the studio is moving on to their next project, which is rumored to be the sequel for LOTF titled “Death of the Fallen.”
After months of waiting, Ubisoft has finally (finally!) nailed down the XDefiant release date and it’s on May 21 on the PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. This is called the pre-season of the free-to-play shooter, and players can expect a plethora of weapons, modes and more to be part of the initial launch.
Date: May 21 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (via Ubisoft Connect)
The tl;dr version:
Five different game modes
14 maps
24 weapons
44 attachments
Five factions
Five Game Modes:
Domination – Teams fight to control three fixed zones
Occupy – Teams fight to control one zone that periodically moves around the map<
HotShot – Players fight to get the most KOs. However, in HotShot, points are only granted (or denied) when players collect tags from fallen foes (or allies)
Zone Control – The attacking team works to secure five zones in a progression across the map, and the defenders fight to stop them
Escort – The attacking team must bring a package to its final destination across the map, while the defenders attempt to stymie their progress, and even push the package back
14 Maps:
Arena
Attica Heights
Dumbo
Echelon HQ
Emporium
Liberty
Mayday
Meltdown
Midway
Nudleplex
Pueblito
Showtime
Times Square
Zoo
24 Weapons:
Assault Weapons
M4A1 – This full-auto M16 variant is a solid all-rounder with minimal recoil, so it’s easy to put multiple shots on target.
AK-47 – The AK-47 is a challenging weapon to use and combines best-in-class damage with a low rate of fire and relatively poor handling. At longer ranges, only skilled hands and burst fire can tame its recoil.
M16A4 – A burst-fire assault rifle that’s easy to wield but tricky to master, the M16A4 excels at long-range engagement — although skilled shooters can aim its bursts to great effect for up-close skills.
ACR 6.8 – The ACR 6.8 is a great pick for those who like to engage at longer ranges and offers a good mix of damage and handling. Watch out for horizontal recoil.
SMG
MP5A2 – All SMGs excel at close-range battles, but if you want something more flexible, the MP5A2 is best-in-class for medium-range effectiveness.
Vector .45 ACP – A high-risk, high-reward pick with an insane rate of fire and damage potential. Handling is tough, so you’ll need to get up close. Keep an eye on your ammo count because it goes fast.
P90 – A well-rounded SMG. The P90 hits harder than the MP7, is easier to control than the Vector, and has the largest default magazine capacity.
MP7 – The quick-handling, high-rate-of-fire MP7 is ideal for flankers who want to get in close and unload a hail of bullets.
Shotguns
M870 – Extreme stopping power, good mobility, and the low rate of fire you expect from a pump-action shotgun. Get up close and don’t miss.
Double Barrel – Packs a punch even at long range, but that reward comes with risks. It holds just two shells, and it’s easy to fire them quickly in the heat of the moment. Make ’em count; reloading is not a fast process.
AA-12 – The full-auto AA-12 shotgun may be a handful, but nothing clears a room faster. Hopefully the threats are gone when it’s time to reload
LMG
M249 – This versatile light machine gun can accept both belt-fed and box magazines, offering the choice between large ammo capacity or improved mobility and reload times.
RPK-74 – Like the M60, the RPK-74 hits hard. It’s your pick if you want to deliver fully auto damage at long range without sacrificing much move speed or reload time. Recoil can be a handful.
M60 – This hard-hitting LMG can mow down groups of enemies with its 100-round magazine, but the tradeoff is slow movement speed and reloads that last an eternity.
Marksman
MK 20 SSR – This semi-auto cousin of the ACR rewards accurate players with good mobility and headshot potential. Straddles the gap between assault rifle handling and sniper rifle lethality.
SVD – Think of the SVD as a lightweight sniper rifle. It’s more mobile, has a higher rate of fire, and it’s easier to put multiple shots on a target, but then it also takes more hits to kill.
Sniper
M44 – The bolt-action M44 has been around forever thanks to good range and handling. But modern snipers like the TAC 50 do more damage per shot.
TAC-50 – This hard-hitting sniper rifle is one-and-done if you land a body shot. It’s also heavy, with slow aim-down-sights time, low mobility, and major recoil.
Note: Pistols and secondaries not listed
Factions Available at Launch:
Cleaners – Pyro Technicians (The Division)
Echelon – Super Spies (Splintercell)
Libertad – Freedom Fighters (Far Cry 6)
Phantoms – Future Soldiers (Ghost Recon Phantoms)
Dedsec – Cyber Attackers (Watch Dogs)
In addition to the info above, Ubisoft has also revealed the game’s Year One Roadmap stating that players will get one new map every season and more.
Based on what we’ve played so far during the server test from last month, arcade shooter fans will have something to get excited about later this month. Expect a host of XDefiant coverage here on MP1st!
Developer Rabbit & Bear Studios has released Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes update 1.05 (PS5 update version 1.005), and this is for what the studio calls patch version 1.03. Read on for the patch notes for consoles and PC (including the Nintendo Switch), and also known issues acknowledged by the devs,
In addition to that, here are the fixes for the Switch version per the game’s official Japanese Twitter account:
Text translated by Google Translate
【Fixes】
– A bug that prevents “Ram” from joining the team under certain conditions.
– A bug in which the favorite foods of some characters do not match the results of the cooking contest.
– A bug where you enter “Noah’s Room” in the nighttime home town, and then go outside, and you return to the daytime home town, so the next events in the nighttime home town do not occur and you cannot proceed.
Here are the known issues affecting all platforms that were acknowledged by the devs on April 30, with fixes confirmed to be in the works.
[Target platforms]
PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC Game Pass, Switch Japanese version, Switch Asian version
[Confirmed issues]
– A bug where if you enter “Noah’s Room” in the home town at night and then go outside, you will be returned to the home town at daytime, meaning the subsequent events in the home town at night will not occur and you will be unable to progress.
[Additional Notes]
– This issue does not affect saved data.
-This issue does not occur on the PC version, North American Switch version, or European Switch version.
Hopefully, this patch fixes the Noah’s Room issue on all platforms. If the developers release more notes, we’ll update the article to reflect it.
Age of Wonders 4 update 1.092.576 is now out, and this is the download to usher in the game’s first anniversary. Expect new mounts and more, and we also have a blow out of the game’s roadmap as welll.
Age of Wonders 4 Update 1.092.576 Patch Notes and First Anniversary New Content:
An adoptable Dire Penguin plushie! Watch the video on the Dire Penguin here.
Standard and exotic Raptor mounts.
A Dragon Scale interface skin.
Age of Wonders 4 Roadmap:
Development for additional Age of Wonders 4 free updates and premium content is in the works.
The next major expansion for the game, Eldritch Realms, launches in June 2024!
There’s also an infographic detailing the choices players made and more.
That’s about it. If there are any other fixes or changes in this patch that surfaces, we’ll update the article with the info.
Ubisoft has released (Rainbow Six Siege) R6 Siege update 1.000.078 on last-gen and current-gen platforms, and this brings the Y9S3.1 changes to the game. This title update includes operator and item balancing changes and more, which are listed in the official patch notes below.
R6 Siege Update 1.000.078 Patch Notes for May 2:
Y9S1.3 PATCH SIZE
Find the download sizes for each platform below.
Ubisoft Connect: 935 MB
Steam: 860 MB
Xbox One: 1.1 GB
Xbox Series X: 10.73 GB
PlayStation 4: 1.4 GB
PlayStation 5: 1.34 GB
OPERATOR BALANCING
AZAMI
Increased damage from High caliber Handguns and Revolvers by 10%.
Increased damage received by Medium caliber SMGs and ARs by 10%.
Increased damage received by High caliber ARs and LMGs by 5%.
IANA
Added Impact EMP Grenade.
Removed Stun Grenades.
LESION
Gadget refill increased to 25 seconds (from 20).
Initial damage reduced to 3hp (from 5).
Added Observation Blocker.
Removed Impact Grenades.
NØKK
HEL Presence Reduction duration and cooldown increased to 30 seconds (from 20).
ORYX
Remah Dash destroys Deployable and Talon Shields.
SENS
R.O.U. Projectors increased to 4 (from 3).
GADGET BALANCING
IMPACT GRENADE:
Damage reduced to 40hp (from 60).
Reduced explosion radius to 2 meters (from 3).
BALLISTIC SHIELDS:
Explosion threshold to trigger the Guard Break reduced to 30hp (from 50).
That’s about it. Once Ubisoft releases a new Rainbow Six Siege update, we’ll be sure to let our readers know.
Ubisoft has released Rainbow Six Siege update 2.74 (PS5 version 1.000.078), and this is for Y9S1.3. Players can expect a host of operator balancing changes and a few item tweaks too. Read on for the complete patch notes for the R6 Siege update release this May 2.
Rainbow Six Siege Update 2.74 Patch Notes for Y9S1.3 Patch Notes:
R6 Siege Update Version 1.000.078 on PS5
Y9S1.3 PATCH SIZE
Find the download sizes for each platform below.
Ubisoft Connect: 935 MB
Steam: 860 MB
Xbox One: 1.1 GB
Xbox Series X: 10.73 GB
PlayStation 4: 1.4 GB
PlayStation 5: 1.34 GB
OPERATOR BALANCING
AZAMI
Increased damage from High caliber Handguns and Revolvers by 10%.
Increased damage received by Medium caliber SMGs and ARs by 10%.
Increased damage received by High caliber ARs and LMGs by 5%.
IANA
Added Impact EMP Grenade.
Removed Stun Grenades.
LESION
Gadget refill increased to 25 seconds (from 20).
Initial damage reduced to 3hp (from 5).
Added Observation Blocker.
Removed Impact Grenades.
NØKK
HEL Presence Reduction duration and cooldown increased to 30 seconds (from 20).
ORYX
Remah Dash destroys Deployable and Talon Shields.
SENS
R.O.U. Projectors increased to 4 (from 3).
GADGET BALANCING
IMPACT GRENADE:
Damage reduced to 40hp (from 60).
Reduced explosion radius to 2 meters (from 3).
BALLISTIC SHIELDS:
Explosion threshold to trigger the Guard Break reduced to 30hp (from 50).
That’s about it. Once Ubisoft releases a new Rainbow Six Siege update, we’ll be sure to let our readers know.
Windows Central’s Jez Corden (who has made predictions correctly in the past), has now mentioned how he believes that “all” Xbox first-party games like Halo, Forza are headed to PlayStation! In the XB2 Discord channel (spotted by ResetEra’s Tommi813), Corden mentions how in the future, Xbox will likely be more “Steam-like” in the sense that games will be more affordable, more sales, and will be more open to devs.
As for the future of Xbox hardware, Corden mentions how he thinks it’ll be more niche like the Steam Deck, and future Xbox consoles will be for fans who want it. In addition to that, Corden also believes that the next Xbox will also side-load Steam. Allegedly, Microsoft might go this route since they don’t think they will “ever grow in hardware.” Corden adds, “Nobody wanted to give Xbox a chance, so this is what they get with a Sony monopoly.”
Now, keep in mind, this is just one man’s opinion, and it’s not to be taken as any sort of leak or confirmation of Xbox’s plans. Still, Corden has been pretty on-the-nose in the past about Xbox’s future, and has even leaked some things accurately himself, so we thought it might be worth sharing.
If Xbox really were to change their strategy this significantly, I personally think it’d be to their benefit. While they’ve still seen some success with their own console line, their lack of compelling exclusives has been a talking point for years now. In recent years, Xbox seems to have changed their tune to be more about bringing gaming to as many people as possible, and that’s a respectable goal. This could be their way of “falling on the sword” in their competition against Sony and taking the big step of sharing their platform-specific titles.
It remains to be seen whether Xbox will ever actually take the actions that Corden thinks they will. Still, we’ll be sure to let our readers know the second they do.
It’s another week, and that means another GTA Online weekly update! For this week of May 2, Rockstar is offering triple rewards on Open Wheel and RC Bandito Races and more! Check out the discounts, rewards and activities for the week below.
GTA Online Weekly Update for May 2 – Activities, Rewards, Discounts:
Full highlights from this week’s update include:
Triple GTA$ and RP on Open Wheel and RC Bandito Races
Free Rockstar Racing Suit and GTA$100K bonus for winning three Open Wheel Races
4X GTA$ and RP on Taxi Work
HSW Premium Test Ride: The Karin Vivante
Test Rides: The Grotti Stinger, Pegassi Infernus, and Albany Alpha
Win a free Willard Eudora by placing Top 3 in the LS Car Meet Series three days in a row
Lucky Wheel Top Prize: Benefactor BR8
Salvage Yard Robbery Targets: The Grotti Itali GTO Stinger TT, Vapid Dominator GTT, and Dinka Blista Kanjo
This week at Simeon’s Premium Deluxe Motorsport: The Übermacht SC1, Dundreary Landstalker XL, Übermacht Zion Classic, Schyster Deviant, and Western Wolfsbane
On Display at the Luxury Autos Showroom: The Gallivanter Baller ST-D and Declasse Vigero ZX Convertible
Vehicle Discounts: 40% off the Progen PR4, Declasse DR1, and Ocelot R88, 30% off the FH-1 Hunter, Sea Sparrow, Buckingham Maverick, Grotti Stinger, Übermacht SC1, Übermacht Zion Classic, Dundreary Landstalker XL, Shitzu Squalo, and Bravado Banshee
This week’s Gun Van Discounts: 30% off the Machine Gun and 40% off the Up-N-Atomizer (GTA+ Members)
GTA+: L.A. Noire is now available as part of the Games Included with GTA+ lineup, plus, Members can get a free Överflöd Entity MT, Cinco De Mayo Tee and Mask, new Chameleon Paints, Bonuses on Junk Energy Skydives & Air Races, and much more
GTA+
Clean up the streets of post-war Hollywood as Detective Cole Phelps in L.A. Noire, now available as part of the Games Included With GTA+ lineup. Members also get a GTA$1,000,000 bonus every month from April through August automatically deposited alongside the standard GTA$500,000. You can also claim the following through June 5:
Free Överflöd Entity MT (Super)
Cinco de Mayo Tee and Mask, and Black LS Customs Tee, Neck Gaiter, and Cap
New Chameleon Paints
2X GTA$ and RP on A Superyacht Life Contact Missions, Junk Energy Skydives, and Air Races
Arrowhead Game Studios is primed to bring players another stream of content in Helldivers 2 next week! Bug slayers will be getting the Helldivers 2 Polar Patriots new Warbond on May 9, and it contains new weapons, cosmetic items and more.
Helldivers 2 Polar Patriots New Warbond Content:
NEW WEAPONS:
AR-61 Tenderizer
A real tentacle-tearer. This high calibre assault rifle has awesome stopping power but limited magazine size, so make each shot count. Unpatriotic “banter” shots are not advisable.
SMG-72 Pummeler
A slower rate of fire than your other SMGs but these concussive rounds will leave your enemies dazed, confused, and still very ugly. Good things come to Helldivers who wait.
PLAS-101 Purifier
Set the trap. Hold the trigger. Let them charge at you. Smile. They’re getting closer. Smile again. Closer. Smile. Closer. Smile. Closer… and release the trigger. S.P.L.A.T. The longer you can hold your nerve, and the trigger, the bigger the damage.
NEW SECONDARY WEAPONS/UTILITY BOOSTER:
G-13 Incendiary Impact
Don’t waste time reading the instructions, lob it at the enemy and run. This thing detonates on impact and ignites the area in white phosphorus, so make sure you – and your allies – are not standing around having a chat.
P-113 Verdict
The guys in R&D love this one. Gas-operated, semi-automatic, and chambers the largest centrefire cartridge of any lunpistol of its kind. “Rapid Deliberation”, they call it. Quick-draw to look cool in front of your squad.
Motivational Shocks
Literally shocks Helldivers back into action after being hit and slowed by sneaky, unjust attacks like the revolting bug acid vomit. Won’t help you much with area effects like EMS strikes, though.
ARMOR:
CW-36 Winter Warrior
Blend into snowy environments with perfect camouflage. The enemy will never see you coming, until it’s far too late. Ah the sweet smell of stealth. Passive boost – Serve-assisted.
CW-22 Kodiak
Thoroughly pressure-tested by patriotic volunteers as part of the Test Subjects for Super Earth Citizen Advancement Programme. Their sacrifice shall not be forgotten. Passive boost – Fortified.
CW-4 Arctic Ranger
Features a nifty utility belt boasting handy pockets that can be filled with any number of things – pocket knives, mementoes, interesting rocks, Terminid tentacles, bits of bots, etc.
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Dissident’s Nightmare
Scientifically proven to be “terrifying” to dissent-afflicted citizens during extensive testing in Patriotic Rehabilitation Centres.
Pinions of Everlasting Glory
All but ensures ascension to the immortal ranks of those enshrined in the Super Earth Digital Archive of Valorous Acts.
Order of the Venerated Ballot
Adorned with the insignia of the Order of the Venerated Ballot – a Ministry-sanctioned Patriot’s Club for citizens pledging to preserve the sanctity of voting.
Players can also expect new emotes! The Mime Instrumentation, Call the Helldivers and Distribute Ballots emotes will be available with the new Warbond as well.
Expect a game update for the new Warbond to be released, unless Arrowhead included the data for it in today’s title update.
With today’s release of Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone’s Season 3 Reloaded, some dataminers have found new files in the game that may reference several crossovers. Most notably is the potential of a Call of Duty x Fallout crossover, which would be very timely considering the show’s recent success.
The post notes crossover files for Gundam and The Crow, which are exciting. However, the most intriguing part is the reference to Fallout within the files. These files are prepped for Season 4, which is set to arrive in a few weeks, meaning that we could see them very soon.
In terms of potential content for a Fallout crossover, we imagine vault suits or Brotherhood of Steel armor would pair pretty nicely with other cosmetics from the game. Alternatively, we could see characters like The Ghoul from the Prime TV adaptation make an appearance. There’ll likely also be weapon blueprints to mimic some of the game’s more popular firearms or melee weapons, such as the iconic 10mm pistol.
As always, take this news with a grain of salt. Until we see the official announcement, it’s possible that these could be placeholder files or that the Fallout file specifically could be referring to a more general concept. Only time will tell what actually makes it to the game.
Of course, if this is legit, we wouldn’t be surprised. Given that Microsoft now owns both franchises (among countless others) with the acquisitions of Bethesda and Activision-Blizzard, we would be shocked if they didn’t capitalize on more crossovers in the future. Can you imagine how much cosmetics and other in-game items Microsoft can sell? Yeah, the sky’s the limit (not saying it’s a good thing).
Xbox also recently teased a Call of Duty presentation set to follow their June Xbox Games Showcase. You can read about that at this link.
