Insomniac Games has spun out Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 update 1.002.003, and this aims to fix the (The Amazing Spider-Man 2) TASM2 suit alongside other issues. For those that prefer donning Andrew Garfield’s suit in the game, you might have noticed that there was a visual bug affecting it where masks and lenses would appear “wavy.” Well, that shouldn’t be an issue anymore.
Addressed an issue where masks and lenses on certain suits would appear wavy, notably on the Amazing 2 Suit
Addressed an issue where the webbing on the Classic Suit appeared blurry
Addressed an issue where Peter’s Hellfire Gala would have glowing lights around the mask
Addressed an issue where an orb of light would appear on Peter’s Iron Spider Suit
Game
Addressed an issue where some users’ save data would disappear, notably after v. 1.002.000
Addressed an issue where the game would prompt users to start a new game instead of continuing their current NG+ save file
Addressed an issue where the sun would move across the sky when using the “Sunset” Time of Day setting
Addressed an issue where the Charge Jump tutorial prompt wouldn’t show up when avoiding the security guard in the “Roll Like We Used To” flashback mission
Addressed an issue where the L1+R1 prompts wouldn’t show up to pick up Dima’s steak in NG+
Addressed an issue where the duffle bag would show skin/suit damage
General
Addressed environmental textures/bugs in the open world
Add general stability improvements to address common crashes and performance hiccups
Accessibility
Addressed an issue where accessibility presets would reset any additional customizations on death, restart, or reloading checkpoint
Addressed missing High Contrast shaders during the EMF Prospect Park Bee Drone mission
Addressed an issue where the screen reader would automatically turn off when selecting a New Game save slot
Addressed an issue where the screen reader would not properly read certain text, including confirmation windows, the initial shortcut menu on setup, 120hz display mode confirmation, and more
Added Skip Puzzle option to the tether puzzle in Make Your Own Choices
Just like clockwork, Rockstar has pushed out the (Grand Theft Auto) GTA Online weekly update for the week of April 18! Listed below are the activities, bonuses, rewards and more for 4/20 week.
GTA Online Weekly Update for April 18 – 4/20 Week:
GTA Online goes all in for 4/20 this week with an array of themed bonuses, including a free Green 4/20 Dress, double rewards on Street Dealer Weed Sales, and more.
Plus, stepping into the shoes of Franklin and Lamar in the surreal Short Trips will earn players the Black High Brass Tee and double GTA$ and RP.
Full highlights from this week’s update include:
4/20 Bonuses:
The Green 4/20 Dress for playing anytime this week
Snacks will be automatically replenished upon logging in to play this week
Double GTA$ for supplying Street Dealers with Weed
The Black High Brass Tee for completing any Short Trip
The White High Brass Tee for successfully completing a single Biker Business Sell Mission (including Weed sales)
Double GTA$ and RP on Short Trips, Biker Sell Missions, MC Clubhouse Work, Challenges, and Contracts, Bar Resupply, and Overtime Rumble
Double GTA$ and Quadruple RP on Lamar Contact Missions
Weekly Challenge Reward: Earning over GTA$100,000 from selling Product in Biker Business Sales will earn players an extra GTA$100,000 and the Black 4/20 Cap
A Coil Earth Day Tee for logging in this week
Salvage Yard Robbery Targets: The Canis Kamacho (Off-Road), Übermacht Cypher (Sports), and Grotti Furia (Super)
Premium Deluxe Motorsport Showroom Vehicles: The Överflöd Imorgon (Sports), Coil Raiden (Sports), Coil Voltic (Super), Penaud La Coureuse (Sports), and Obey Omnis e-GT (Sports)
Luxury Autos Showroom Vehicles: The Declasse Impaler LX (Muscle) and Karin Asterope GZ (Sedan)
LS Car Meet Prize Ride: Place Top 4 in the LS Car Meet Series for four days in a row to win the Dewbauchee JB 700W (Sports Classic)
LS Car Meet Test Rides: The Pegassi Tezeract (Super), Obey I-Wagen (SUV), and Pfister Neon (Sports)
HSW Premium Test Ride: The Coil Cyclone II (Super)
Lucky Wheel Top Prize: The Invetero Coquette D10 (Sports)
30% off Biker Clubhouses and Businesses, their Upgrades and Modifications, plus free Motorcycle Club Abilities
Vehicle Discounts: 30% off Western Powersurge (Motorcycle), Nagasaki Chimera (Motorcycle), Western Zombie Chopper (Motorcycle), Penaud La Coureuse (Sports), Obey I-Wagen (SUV), and Coil Cyclone II (Super), plus 40% off the Coil Raiden (Sports) and Obey Omnis e-GT (Sports)
Gun Van Discounts: 40% off the Grenade Launcher for GTA+ members, and 30% off the RPG
GTA+ Members: An additional GTA$1M bonus every month from April through August, a free Progen Itali GTB (Super), free Clothing, Double GTA$ and RP on Motorcycle Club Work, Challenges, and Clubhouse Contracts, and much more
2X GTA$ and RP on Overtime Rumble
Glide, parachute, and use the heft of your Ruiner 2000 to jostle and win prime position in Overtime Rumble to earn 2X GTA$ and RP.
GTA+ GTA+ Members receive an additional GTA$1,000,000 bonus every month from April through August that is automatically deposited alongside the standard GTA$500,000 into their Maze Bank account. Now through May 1 you can also claim:
Free Progen Itali GTB (Super)
Fooligan Tee and Vest, Coil Cyclone Tee, Black Los Santos Cap
New Chameleon Paints
2X GTA$ and RP on MC Club Work, Challenges, and Clubhouse Contracts — boosted to 4X Rewards during this week’s event
DISCOUNTS
Biker Clubhouse Properties, Upgrades and Modifications – 30% off
PUBG Studios has released PUBG update 2.60 for PlayStation and Xbox consoles today. This is for patch 29.1 and this includes new content for the Rondo map and also features balance changes. Read on for what’s new in the PUBG April 18 patch notes posted down below.
Rotations featuring Deston will have a 20% probability for each map. For Weeks 1, 3, and 5, fixed and favored maps will each have a 22% probability and etc. maps will be 11% each.
The map service for Ranked is updated on a season-by-season basis.
Please note that the features and updates described below are subject to change or removal due to issues such as bugs, in-game problems, and community feedback. The images used are intended as visual references only; the actual game may look different as the builds are continually developed and refined before release.
World: Rondo
The following features are available only in Rondo.
New Feature: Destructible Terrain
Unveiling the Destructible Terrain feature, the first chapter of the environmental destruction feature we’ve announced in our 2024 Roadmap.
You can now destroy terrain to create cover when engaging in a battle within open areas.
Terrain made of concrete, cement, rock, or stone is not destructible.
The Frag Grenade, Mortar, Panzerfaust, Sticky Bomb, C4, vehicle explosion, and Pickaxe can be used to destroy terrain.
The maximum depth of destruction is 1.3m.
If you destroy terrain near an externally located wall, the terrain beyond the wall will also be destroyed.
Objects within the destruction range will only be destroyed if they were previously destructible.
Items in the area of effect will not be destroyed, and installed items will be converted into dropped items.
Folded Shields installed within the destruction range will have their durability reduced, and deployed Emergency Pickup will not be canceled.
< Dev’s Comment >
We’ve all had moments of frustration when we faced enemies in areas with limited cover. The Destructible Terrain feature we’re introducing with this update was designed to provide a breakthrough in such situations. As outlined in our roadmap, our goal is to go beyond mere environmental destruction and open up new strategies and tactics. Through this addition, we aim to infuse PUBG with greater dynamism and unpredictability, fostering advanced strategy. Furthermore, we will continue to develop and expand upon the environmental destruction feature, including this update’s destructible terrain feature.
New Weapon: Pickaxe
Introducing Rondo’s new melee weapon, the Pickaxe! Looks quite perfect for destroying terrain, doesn’t it?
Inventory slot: Melee Weapons
Damage: 60
Weight: 40
Can be used to destroy terrain.
World spawns.
EMP Zone
The following changes have been made to the EMP Zone to enhance the overall gameplay experience.
The frequency of occurrence has been reduced.
Will not be created after Phase 2.
The time it takes for the EMP Zone to activate after the warning message has increased.
The explosion sound upon creation has slightly decreased.
Emergency Cover Flare
Modifications have been made to the Emergency Cover airdrops deployed when you throw an Emergency Cover Flare.
Emergency Cover airdrops per Emergency Cover Flare: 3 → 2
The size has been slightly reduced.
Both the distance between each airdrop and its descending speed have been reduced.
In-Game Challenges
We’ve improved the In-Game Challenges in response to player feedback.
Challenges
Some challenges have been removed or modified due to their misalignment with the difficulty level, being too challenging to complete, or overlapping with the rewards. Additionally, new challenges have been added.
e.g., Loot 1 Self-AED
The challenges that require you to travel a certain distance or deal a certain amount of damage have been modified.
Rewards
Rewards that overlap with the challenges or have low acquisition rates have been removed or changed.
The number of Emergency Cover Flares available as rewards has decreased.
Area Modifications
Taking into account player feedback and thorough gameplay analysis, we’ve enhanced some of the terrain, objects, and environmental elements within Rondo that were hindering active engagements or increasing the difficulty beyond our intentions.
Lo Hua Xing
Reduced the height of the railings in front of the antennas.
The statues behind the buildings near the river have been replaced.
The railings and windows on the Market’s second floor have been removed.
Improved environmental objects that obstruct the player’s view.
Modified specific objects that discourage active gameplay and added new objects.
Other Areas
A bridge has been added to the South of Rai An.
Added new objects and ridgelines to areas with limited cover while also improving the terrain in these areas.
Enhanced the textures and resolution of some environmental elements.
Minimap
Minimap has been updated to mirror the above changes.
Gunplay
Based on player feedback, we’re making the following gunplay adjustments.
SCAR-L
Rate of fire: 625 RPM → 650 RPM
Horizontal recoil decreased by approximately 4%.
Vertical recoil decreased by approximately 4%.
AKM
Damage: 47 → 48
Panzerfaust
An equipping animation has been added.
The spawn rate at the Cable Car spot has been reduced, while the general world spawn rate has been increased.
Mk12
The sound of gunfire when equipped with the Suppressor has slightly increased.
Firing From the Driver’s Seat
Limited the angle at which you can aim when firing from the driver’s seat of vehicles other than the Motorbike/Dirt Bike/Mountain Bike/Quad.
Increased bullet dispersion when firing from the driver’s seat of all vehicles.
< Dev’s Comment >
In this gunplay update, we’ve incorporated some of the insights you shared with us, focusing on minor adjustments and balance tweaks rather than significant shifts in the meta.
After considering player feedback highlighting the limited usability and low win rates of the SCAR-L and AKM, we’ve implemented adjustments to enhance their performance. Firstly, we’ve introduced a slight damage boost for the AKM to provide it with a competitive edge in terms of damage output, among other ARs. Additionally, we’ve made alterations to the SCAR-L, which include a slight increase in its rate of fire and a reduction of both vertical and horizontal recoil by 4%. These recoil adjustments aim to offset the perceived increase in recoil resulting from the rate of fire adjustment. The revamped SCAR-L, now boasting reduced recoil and a slightly higher DPS, is available in Update 29.1.
Many of you probably have been eliminated in a flash by the Panzerfaust in hot drops or close-quarter combat. As an explosive weapon, the Panzerfaust is intended to deliver significant firepower. However, we’ve recognized that its current state, allowing for rapid firing with limited opportunity for opponents to react, has posed a challenge. Feedback on the Panzerfaust has been diverse, ranging from player sentiments to input from Esports leagues. As a response, we’re introducing a new equipping animation for the Panzerfaust, which prevents firing immediately after picking up or equipping the weapon.
The Mk12 currently stands as the prevailing choice among DMR weapons, and we’ve received significant feedback about the difficulty in discerning its firing sound when equipped with the Suppressor, especially in comparison to other DMRs. This has raised concerns about the weapon potentially being overpowered when both the Suppressor and the Lightweight Grip are attached. Consequently, although we are keeping the Mk12 unchanged for now, we are slightly increasing the gunfire sound when the Suppressor is attached. This adjustment aims to enhance its visibility during mid-range engagements.
While not commonly utilized, we’ve noticed that firing from the driver’s seat can be remarkably effective in Solo mode, posing a challenge for opponents. This tactic can provide a significant advantage in specific directions since the driver can take cover within the vehicle and fire from multiple angles. To address this, we’ve implemented adjustments to make it more realistic. By considering arm positioning and the vehicle’s structure, we’ve restricted firing angles to prevent shooting excessively far to the rear. Additionally, we’ve increased bullet dispersion to reflect the inherent difficulty of firing one-handed.
Collaboration: Ducati
Experience unparalleled speed and sophistication with the new Ducati Special Vehicle skins.
Ducati Container
An exclusive Ducati container is available on the starting islands of Erangel, Miramar, Sanhok, Vikendi, Taego, Deston, and Rondo.
The container can only be unlocked by players who own Ducati skins.
Only the player who unlocks the container and their teammates can operate or ride in the Ducati vehicle.
This feature can be utilized from the start of the match until players board the plane; once they do, the previously positioned container and the Ducati vehicle will disappear.
Available in Normal Match, Ranked, and Casual Mode.
The Ducati containers are available for one month.
Misc.
Customize – Vehicle – Special Skins – Edit Skin
Even after the conclusion of the sales/rewards period, unacquired items will remain visible, distinguished by a lock icon.
Stay tuned for an array of exciting updates related to our collaboration with Ducati! Be sure to check out the upcoming PUBG x Ducati announcement to learn how to obtain the exquisite Ducati skins, navigate the fresh Ducati Crafting page at the Workshop, participate in events, and much more!
Ranked
Season 29
Rondo has been added to the map pool with a 10% matchmaking probability.
Number of players: 64
Weather: Sunny
The Emergency Cover Flare and Stun Gun have been added as world spawn items, and Additional Starting Planes are available.
The Market, In-Game Challenges, Pickaxe, Self-AED, Spike Trap, and C4 are not available.
The Pico Bus has been added.
The Esports version of Blanc will spawn at the Blanc’s fixed vehicle spawn spot.
The leaderboard will reset after the live server maintenance.
Check out your final Tier from the previous season through your Career page.
Season 28 Rewards
Below are the rewards you’ll be receiving based on your final Tier from the previous Ranked season.
Tier
Rewards
Bronze
Bronze PUBG ID Emblem
Silver
Silver PUBG ID Emblem
Gold
Gold PUBG ID Emblem
Ranked Parachute Skin
Platinum
Animated Platinum PUBG ID Emblem
Ranked Parachute Skin
Platinum Medal
Diamond
Animated Diamond PUBG ID Emblem
Ranked Parachute Skin
Platinum, Diamond Medal
Master
Animated Master PUBG ID Emblem
Animated Master Nameplate
Ranked Parachute Skin
Platinum, Diamond, Master Medal
Top 500
Bonus rewards for Top 500 players:
Animated Top 500 PUBG ID Emblem
Animated Top 500 Nameplate
TheParachute skin and Medals are permanent rewards. The rest of the obtainable rewards are available for use during a single Ranked season.
Rewards can be found in your Inventory/Edit Profile page once Season 29 starts.
Once Season 29 is over and the server undergoes maintenance, every reward but the Parachute and Medal will be withdrawn.
World: Erangel
Hall of Fame
Erangel’s Hall of Fame has been updated to commemorate the winning team of PGC 2023, Danawa e-sports. The Hall of Fame includes:
Photos
Trophy
Crest
Uniform
Honor Board
Poster
Misc.
The festive 7th anniversary venue, cafeterias, and decorations have been removed from Erangel. Thank you again for all your heartwarming birthday wishes!
Gameplay
Bot Refinement
To make players’ interaction with bots a meaningful experience, we’ve enhanced bots’ movement and behavior patterns to make them smarter.
Survivor Pass
System Updates
UX
Single click on the mission area within the Pass lobby banner takes you to the mission page.
A new yellow dot notification will keep you informed on new weekly missions.
A confirmation dialogue appears when claiming rewards.
Entering the rewards page automatically highlights the highest available reward track.
A bulk claim feature has been added for claiming multiple rewards.
Rewards
The 20% BP Boost is now available as a free reward for all players, while an additional 30% BP Boost reward has been added to the Premium Pass.
Therefore, Premium Pass holders can maximize their gains with a cumulative BP Boost of up to 60%.
Players opting not to upgrade their Pass can now obtain more free rewards: an outfit set and 100 G-COIN.
Note: The overall G-COIN reward for Premium Pass holders remains unchanged at 500 G-COIN.
A Polymer (x600) reward has been added to the Premium Pass.
From Lv. 30 onwards, each level-up grants Premium Pass holders an additional 1500 BP.
A new Survivor Pass: Comic Chaos is prepared for the 29.1 update. Read more details on the April Store Update announcement!
Workshop
Special Crafting
Introducing the new Special Vehicle skins – craftable only through Special Crafting at the Workshop! Check out the full details on the upcoming PUBG x Ducati announcement.
Special Crafting Closing Date
※ The Special Crafting – Ducati tab will be accessible only until the following dates. Make sure to use up your Ducati Tokens before the closing date!
PC
UTC: May 13, 12 AM
Console
UTC: May 21, 1 AM
Artisan Crafting
Two new costume sets have been added to Artisan Crafting.
Chrono Retro Commando Set – 100 Artisan Tokens
Clockwork Carnage Set – 100 Artisan Tokens
Mastery Medal
Eleven new Combat and Survival medals that can be obtained through gameplay have been added.
New Medals
Take the Wheel
Drive 1 km in any land-based vehicle.
1/10/100/300
Only achievable once per match in BR mode.
Wet Work
Swim {0} m in total.
10/100/1000/3000
Only achievable in BR mode.
Lifesaver
Revive 2 downed teammates.
1/10/100/300
Only achievable in BR mode.
Bird’s Eye View
Fly 1 km in a motor glider.
1/10/100/300
Only achievable once per match in BR mode.
Out of Stock
Call in supplies with a Flare Gun.
1/10/100/300
Only achievable in BR mode.
Emergency Exit
Use the Emergency Pickup item and relocate to another area of the map.
1/10/100/300
Only achievable once per match in BR mode.
Four-midable
Kill 4 enemies in Team Deathmatch.
1/10/100/300
Only achievable in Arcade mode.
No Gun, No Fun
Kill an enemy by using or throwing a melee weapon.
1/10/100/300
Only achievable in BR mode.
Sending My Love
Kill an enemy with a Panzerfaust.
1/10/100/300
Only achievable in BR mode.
Death from Above
Kill an enemy with a Mortar.
1/10/100/300
Only achievable in BR mode.
Just a Little Bit Closer…
Kill an enemy with a C4.
1/10/100/300
Only achievable in BR mode.
Newly earned medals will be visible on the End of Match page.
The general kill condition applies to the medals obtainable through killing enemies with specific weapons.
Supplies for the Out of Stock medal include BRDM and Care Package.
The Four-midable medal is obtainable for every four kills per match.
The condition for the Bird’s Eye View medal includes ground movement.
Performance
Enhanced performance stability in situations where multiple players are gathered.
Bug Fixes
Gameplay
Fixed an issue where the Chicken Dinner medal is not awarded if you leave the match immediately after killing the last enemy of the session before the WWCD screen.
Fixed an issue where, under specific circumstances, removing AR Extended Magazines would not retrieve loaded ammo.
Fixed an issue where the Tutorial mission – ‘Make a Team and Start a Match’ – fails to complete.
Fixed an issue where players in vehicles are unable to obtain items from Weapon Crates in the Intense Battle Royale mode or the rewards from Rondo In-Game Challenges.
Fixed the zeroing discrepancy in the Beryl M762’s Iron Sight.
Fixed an issue where clicking the Holster Weapon or Change Weapon button while throwing C4 would cause an abnormal increase in the C4’s throw distance.
Fixed an issue where, following a Ranked match, the Ready button is disabled for all party members except for the last player to return to the lobby.
(PC) Fixed an issue where the Emergency Cover airdrops are not displayed correctly in Replays.
(PC) Fixed an issue where clicking the ‘Reload Previous Equipment’ button on the Training Ground would equip the character with the deleted Utility Belt.
(Console) Fixed an issue where it was possible to enter the Arcade during game installation under a specific condition.
World
Fixed collision, texture, performance, and some other general Paramo and Rondo issues.
Fixed an issue where some trees in Rondo are floating in the air.
Fixed an issue in Paramo where the character falls beneath the ground at a specific spot.
Fixed an issue where parts of the wind turbines in Rondo are missing.
Fixed a typo on the Chinese letters on a specific building in Rondo.
Fixed the issue of undamageable zombies spawning in Erangel.
UX/UI
Fixed an issue where the ‘Notice Before Pass Ends’ text overlaps with the mission list when you enter the lobby.
Fixed translation errors of the Tutorial missions in the Ukrainian language setting.
Fixed an issue where the Female Face 16 is incorrectly labeled as male in the Traditional Chinese language setting.
Fixed an issue where the progressive levels of the [PROGRESSIVE] White Tiger – Pan skin are missing on the Career – Overview page.
Fixed an issue where the notes are missing from the thumbnail of the Victory Dance 118 Emote.
Items & Skins
※ Clipping issue: Graphics that are shown outside the visible part of an image/object.
Fixed the clipping issue that occurs when you equip specific female faces and the Bunny Academy Sailor Eyepatch together.
Fixed the clipping issue on the female character’s feet when wearing the Happy 7th Anniversary Boots.
Fixed the issue where footstep sounds are incorrectly output as barefoot sounds when wearing the Queen’s Guard Outfit.
Fixed the clipping issue on the arms when wearing the Haven Leather Jacket (Black) and Tang Sanzang’s Top together.
Fixed the issue where, despite crafting a specific Emote in Regular Crafting, the same Emote remains craftable through Special Crafting.
Fixed the issue where the lightning effect was absent from the muzzle of the [PROGRESSIVE] Azure Dragon – Beryl M762 skin when applying the Chroma skin and previewing Lv. 8.
Fixed the clipping issue on the nose when equipping a specific male face, Inquisitor Gas Mask, PCS1 Mask, and Helmet together.
We will let you know when the next patch for PUBG drops soon.
Techland has pushed out Dying Light 2 update 1.47 (PS5 version 1.047) today on all platforms, and this is for the Nightmare Mode addition! According to the studio, this is the “most challenging way” to play Dying Light 2: Stay Human, so expect to fight tooth and nail to survive. Read on for the complete patch notes and details on the new mode for the game.
Dying Light 2 Update 1.47 Patch Notes for April 18:
PS5 Version 1.047
Nightmare Mode
If you like challenges, we’ve got what you need. Nightmare Mode is our new highest difficulty for those wanting to truly experience the nightmarish reality of the Dying Light universe. Enemies are most cunning and brutal. They will put up even more of a fight now, which is important, as you’ll now realize everything you’ve relied on in previous playthroughs aren’t so reliable! And survival becomes essential with limited information and UI elements. To sum up the Nightmare Mode experience:
Level 5 Chase with Tyrants
Being in a menu no longer stops the game — Watch out as you are crafting stuff in real-time! Luckily for you, the Pause menu works as normal though
Flashlight now dims and flickers when in constant use, and can even cut out
Lower immunity from each inhibitor
Higher chance of looting rare quality items
Survivor Sense shows only weapons and quest items
Tactical Stamina — Regeneration takes longer to kick in, and when exhausted, you’ll only be able to shove until your stamina is full once again
Player armor and resistance reduction
Higher stamina drain when paragliding at night
Volatiles have shorter sight, but Chases trigger faster
Stamina regenerates at a slower rate
Health does not regenerate automatically
A larger amount of Legend Points is awarded
Players lose all Legend Level XP towards the next level up on death at Level 50 and above
Efficiency of Boosters has been reduced
Moreover, if you manage to finish the game (or NG+) on this difficulty, you’ll unlock the exclusive Waltz Outfit. Please note: This reward requires you to complete the entirety of the main story on Nightmare difficulty! Are you brave enough to enter the Nightmare?
Night Changes
The Nightmare Mode Update will also incorporate various changes to the night itself. We grouped these changes into two sections: all difficulties and Easy/Normal.
Changes made in all difficulties:
Lowering the number of Volatiles, mostly on the rooftops
Volatiles are also receiving these nerfs:
Vision arc decreased to from 100 °to 90°
Recognition time changed for 1-6s (min-max)
Lowering the number of Spitters in the night population on Difficulty Ranks 1-6
Reduced range of hearing player’s footsteps for Biters
Reduced visibility of flashlight for Biters by 50%
Reduced vision range of Spitters and Suiciders
Changes made only for Easy and Normal: Increasing the recognition time for Volatiles:
2 secs, if player is very close to a Volatile; up to 7 secs if player is 20 meters from Volatile
Removal of Volatiles from Chase Level 1:
No additional Volatiles spawn during Chase Level 1
Co-op for Community Maps Grab your friends and wreak havoc together on maps created by you, our community, because co-op is here! Try to prove yourself as the best Pilgrim amongst your pals or just enjoy the crazy scenarios designed by our players as a group!
But what’s co-op on Community Maps without the Community Maps? That’s why we’re adding a whole bunch of new DevTools functionalities, so our creators can come up with even more creative, challenging and diverse maps. Your toolbox has been expanded with:
Pixelated visual filter
Additional prefabs in the Editor
More gameplay scripts to be overridden
Colorful rubber skins for meshes
Bloody Ties assets!
Gear Loadout System
In response to your requests, we are introducing the Gear Loadout System to Dying Light 2! In the Inventory menu, you can now switch between 4 customisable loadouts to quickly equip the gear, weapons, consumables and accessories that suit your current needs and playstyle.
Cutscene Improvements
With the Nightmare Mode Update, we’ve updated over 70 scenes and dialogues to improve the overall quality of the cinematics. There’s a lot of changes in terms of improved lighting, smoother (or more advanced) animation, special effects, and many other qualitative changes that should be visually noticeable to the player!
What’s changed?
Character animation improvements
Refinement of camera animations
Improved dialogue lighting
FX upgrade
Improved transition from dialogue to combat
Numerous qualitative improvements to dialogue
Interaction with some NPCs will be more immersive
Power Shot Skill Rework
We reworked the Power Shot skill to give players more agency. Now, when you charge a power shot, your reticle will begin to shrink. Release it at the right moment to fire a perfect shot for extra damage!
Tactical Stamina Management Mode
We’ve added a new stamina management mode – Tactical Stamina! An intrinsic part of Nightmare mode, with this turned on, stamina regeneration takes longer to kick in, and when exhausted, you’ll only be able to shove until the bar is full again. This preset can be selected via the Game Options panel. And no, you can’t switch it off on Nightmare difficulty!
Main Menu Redesign
The latest update will refresh the design of the Main Menu by enriching its visual layer. Now, the character outfit will be better presented here. Additionally, we want to make the Events & Alterations, Special Offers, and Community Maps more visible by introducing a new information panel on the right side of the screen.
Scalable Player FOV Correction
After the Firearms update, many of you started asking about more FOV (field of view) flexibility and we’ve delivered. With the Nightmare Mode Update, we are adding a slider allowing you to reverse the distortion of the player character when changing the FOV. When set to the default (100%), the player character appears the same regardless of the FOV value and when set to zero, the player character scales accordingly to the FOV.
Grappling Hook Customization
The update also introduces a new skin type, a bespoke one made for one of the most important tools in a Nightrunner’s arsenal: their Grappling Hook! Be sure to visit the Pilgrim Outpost to grab the First Pilgrim Grappling Hook skin for free and swing through the Villedor in style!
Game Updates
Apart from all the big news from the Nightmare Mode Update above, we’ve also introduced the following fixes and improvements to the game:
CO-OP
Fixed the issue disabling joining multiplayer via Quick Join
Fixed the issue in the “Ferry Tale Endings” quest causing the generator to turn off and on when attacked by multiple Biters, resulting in failing the mission
Fixed the issue where blunt attacks to the head counted towards the “Off With Their Heads!” Survivor Mission Bounty
Improved accuracy of online status information in the Friends section of the Online menu
Player icons on HUD are now differentiated with different colors
Player icons on HUD are now properly hidden if the Immersive HUD option selected
Player icons on HUD are now visible while using the extended HUD option
Fixed and tweaked several TPP animations
Fixed the issue with the “Boss Raid” bounty only progressing for the player who last hit the boss when in a full party in any Elite Survivor Mission
Fixed the animation for Wall Run Kick in TPP
Fixed the animation of swinging the weapon while the camera is pointed towards ground
Fixed the missing swing animation upon attacking with the Grubby Bat
Gameplay
Fixed Virals being able to successfully perform jump attacks by turning in mid-air towards players, even if they dodged. Additionally, the frequency of Viral jump attacks has been lowered
Increased Firearms damage values:
+25% of base damage on all Firearms
Sniper Skill (Legend Levels) will now give +2% damage per each point, instead of +1%
Addressed the issue with the Bounties tracker being stuck on 3/6 or 6/6 Bounties
Fixed the Renegades not spawning properly during the “A Place to Call Home” main quest, blocking further progress
Fixed the blocked by a car transition to the Central Loop
Fixed the camera while unlocking a windmill cutscene
Fixed the game still running underneath the credits after the alternate ending from the new story path
Fixed the Adaptive Triggers sometimes not working unless a weapon with Adaptive Triggers was held just before
Fixed the issue causing kills with explosive knives counting towards the Improvised Weapons Bounty progression
Fixed the Alpha Demolisher not having damage resistance to headshots
Fixed the issue with the “Drive By” Bounty completing by hitting Infected instead of killing them
Added Combat and Parkour XP to the Firearms quest rewards
Fixed the issue sometimes blocking the player from climbing the lamp poles
Fixed the missing VFX fire for Molotovs when thrown from higher places in a certain location
Fixed the prolonged black screen sometimes happening at the end of the “Now or Never” quest
Fixed an issue where animations sometimes did not blend correctly after performing a vault jump with crossbow equipped
Fixed the issue with Lawan sometimes changing her position right after the dialogue in the “A Place to Call Home” quest
Fixed the issue where the Banshee’s jump attack cannot be dodged in the Prologue
Fixed the issue where perfect dodge sometimes didn’t work during fights with Demolishers, causing player to get stunned
Fixed the despawning NPC after finishing “The Black Widow” quest
Technical
Fixed several rendering issues present on the ground, concrete, and lights in the Prologue
Fixed the error that sometimes failed to load the audio voice-over metadata file after launching the game in the Bazaar
Fixed the bug causing internal memory running out after a few minutes of gameplay
Fixed the improper rendering encountered during ‘Priceless’ Elite Survivor Mission
Fixed the graphical corruption occurring when several HUD icons aligned
Fixed the graphical glitches that sometimes showed after changing video quality and the upscaler
Fixed the textures that sometimes improperly rendered in a specific room of Central Loop
Fixed the mural collectable clipping through the roof of a kiosk in Central Loop
Fixed the projectiles’ trails sometimes being improperly displayed
Fixed the game sometimes crashing on the loading screen when starting NG+
Fixed an issue that sometimes did not play death screams on enemies’ deaths
Fixed the inconsistent LOD0/LOD1 materials in R02 overpass
Fixed an issue blocking the selection of any sfx in audio prefabs in the DevTools Editor
UI
Redesigned the Audio Output menu to make it more clear
Fixed the text on “Bacon’s Cipher” going outside the UI frames
Added the “Buy Max” feature, allowing players to buy all the available items without choosing the amount
Corrected typo in the “Split The Marrow” Bounty description
Fixed the issue sometimes incorrectly showing negative values or previous statistics during the Survivor Missions ending screen
Fixed an issue sometimes incorrectly showing a death screen when dying by leaving the mission area and due to lack of immunity
For more on the future of Dying Light 2, go read our recent interview with game director Tymon Smektala right here.
DIsney Speedstorm update 1.25 (PS5 update version 1.025) is now available for download, and this brings Season 7 into the game! Racers can expect new events, UI improvements, new customization options in the form of Deluxe Karts and more! Read on for the official patch notes available below for this new season titled “Sugar Rush” and was inspired by Wreck-It-Ralph.
Disney Speedstorm Update 1.25 Patch Notes for April 18:
PS5 Version 1.025
UI IMPROVEMENTS
The Main Menu has been updated with a new layout.
The sections break down in the following way:
World Map will include the Season Tour and Tournaments.
Ranked Race will include Ranked Multiplayer.
Special Events will include time-limited events and Regulated Multiplayer.
Friendly Race will include Private Track and Local Freeplay.
The garage has been given a fresh new look! Players will now also be able to rotate and zoom in to their selected Racer from the garage.
The Golden Pass menu has received a visual revamp, giving a better visualization to the rewards and adding clear Season goals.
NEW CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS – DELUXE KARTS
We are introducing Racer-specific karts and premium decorations for several Racers. This season those Racers will be Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, Mulan and Ralph. This list will grow in future Seasons.
These new customization options include new kart liveries and two types of decorations: antennas for the back of the kart, and ornaments for the front.
LIMITED EVENTS
Time-limited event objectives will now appear in the race pause menu.
RACER BOOST
Elsa, Anna, Olaf, Oswald, Ortensia, WALL•E, Eric and King Triton are now available to select.
RACER VOICEOVER
Starting this Season, only a select number of Racers will have voice lines added in the game. This Season, those Racers will be Ralph, Vanellope von Schweetz, and the yet-to-be-announced mid-Season Racer.
GENERAL FIXES AND IMPROVEMENTS
Various game crash occurrences fixed across all platforms.
A new type of reward is being added to the game – Reward Capsules will automatically pull a reward from a pre-determined pool of items.
Push notifications have been added to iOS and Android for various types of in-game refreshes.
That’s it for Season 7. If there are any bug fixes released for this, you can check it out on our Disney Speedstorm hub page.
Don’t Nod Entertainment has released Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden update 1.004 on all platforms this April 18, and as far as we’re aware, this is the game’s first post-release patch. Expect fixes to the game’s various bugs rather than any new piece of content.
Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden Update 1.004 Patch Notes for April 18:
Size: 3.7GB (PS5), 2.7GB (PC)
Update: Complete patch notes are now available courtesy of Focus Home!
Combat and Enemies
Adjusted the behavior of certain enemies and bosses that could make combat much easier in rare configurations.
Fixed cases where enemies could not reach the player or remained invisible.
Addressed a bug where the “Unable to change equipment” warning was displayed incorrectly, and adjustments to ensure that UI indications accurately reflect the current state of potions and skills.
Progression et Quests
Solved issues blocking progression in certain missions, corrected missing quest markers, and adjustments to ensure the correct triggering of story events.
Environment and Navigation
Fixed issues where the main character could fall through the ground or get stuck in the environment, notably at the entrance to Fort Jericho’s barracks and on certain isolated rocks.
Corrected certain navigation interactions that were difficult to access or could block the player if interacted with from a specific angle (rope, jump, narrow path).
Removed several invisible collisions that could block player movement.
Adjusted navigation zones to prevent movement anomalies like falling animations of the hero.
Resolved issues with invisible collision preventing the destruction of a soul grabber or a creeping ivy node.
Cinematics and Dialogues
Fixed issues affecting the playback of cinematics and the consistency of dialogues: facial animation problems, overlapping voice-overs, adjustment of the audio volume of certain dialogues or music, camera adjustments hidden by a decor element.
Visuals
Fixed issues related to the display of certain textures, missing or persisting visual effects, and improved the visual integration of environmental settings (rocks, vegetation, snow, etc.).
Addressed an animation issue where NPCs like Danniel Keayne and Antea would become invisible under certain conditions.
Photomode
Fixed various bugs related to photo mode (display of interaction input, HUD elements remaining visible, etc.).
Addressed issues with camera control in photo mode between AZERTY and QWERTY setups.
Fixed a white filter appearing on screenshots in photo mode on Steam.
Interfaces and Menus
Corrected button overlays and visual adjustments to improve readability and interaction.
Fixed interface issues, such as skill texts not updating correctly.
Audio
Adjusted the frequency of dynamic dialogues to reduce the excessive repetition of certain lines (e.g: Antea calling for a switch)
Resolved issues where music would abruptly cut off in various situations, such as approaching the graveyard at the start of the game, in combat, during certain cinematics, and when using the PS5’s share feature.
Stability and Performance
Fixed various crashes and freezes on PC and consoles.
Improved overall stability across different platforms, especially concerning framerate drops in dense areas, when moving from one region to another, or during certain player actions.
Addressed issues causing delays in opening the in-game menu after long sessions, particularly on PS5.
Achievements
Fixed an issue that could prevent the completion of the “Full Potency” achievement.
AI
Fixed an issue where certain NPC routines did not occur as expected, leading to incorrect visual interactions.
Localization and Translations
Corrected various subtitle and voice-over problems, including gender errors, typos, and narrative inconsistencies in several languages.
Control Options
Fixed an issue affecting key reconfiguration.
Don’t Nod has not released the patch notes just yet, though we expect that to change within the day. Hopefully, this fixes the game’s numerous bugs including the following:
Master Banishers Achievement Bug (Sometimes it doesn’t pop as intended due to an issue)
After Haus and it’s latex-ridden cult of severed heads, Dead Island 2 returns with the second DLC, SoLA Festival. Is this worth the ticket price, or are the fans going to be disappointed by the concert beats? As long as you’re not expecting anything remarkably different from what the main game offers, you may be in for a bloody good time, emphasis on blood.
Beat to the Beat
The SoLA Festival area can be accessed after completing the main story quest The Giant Slayer. Going in around that player level isn’t recommended however, unless you bring a few friends along for cooperative play, as this expansion will put you into some challenging and often annoying boss fights. Some battles will drag along for several minutes, and dying means you have to do it all over again – and you will die a lot –, a punch in the gut that kills part of the sense of progression and enjoyment of this festival. With a playtime of around four hours, it’s not without its walls and repetitive moments.
But Dead Island 2 was never about brains, unless we mean the splattered ones. It’s a fun game with a fantastic melee combat system that throws some simple fetch quests for good measure, but if you own the original, you know what you are getting into with SoLA Festival. Only this time, it’s more one-note than ever, making Haus even seem extremely diverse by comparison.
SoLA Festival is about bloody beats, concert stages, pool areas, and lots of zombies. More often than not, there are some smaller areas or hubs to complete before you can unlock the next one, and you’re going to the stage to turn up the beat and draw the attention of waves of zombies. There are a few new zombified faces, along with a couple of new weapons: the Ripper is a mix of baseball bat and circular saw, and the Sawblade Launcher is a ranged tool of decapitation.
Clearly, it’s not huge in content, but it’s still fun in a familiar way. The areas are vibrant and always worth exploring right up to the last corner, and if you decide to take a breath and look around, you can see that this looks like a fantastic place for a festival, minus the corpses all over the place. A few set-pieces are entertaining, such as the wind turbine to which you feed zombies, but others are more on the bothersome and repetitive side, the orgone ball from the mood speakers being the highlight for all the negative reasons.
The Same Old Tunes
This SoLA Festival DLC isn’t going to change anything about your love for Dead Island 2. It’s more of the same in a different setting, it looks great as always, and combat remains exciting, pulpy, and crunchy. The lore is disposable, although you’ll meet a new face and a familiar persona that I’m going to keep undisclosed as to avoid spoilers, but the bulk of this content expansion is the action – run, crush, repeat, a loop that is as predictable as it is satisfying.
Nintendo has released Splatoon 3 update 7.2.0, a massive update focusing on multiplayer changes. Here’s everything included in today’s Splatoon 3 update.
Splatoon 3 Update 7.2.0 Patch Notes
Changes to Multiplayer
The terrain in Undertow Spillway has been changed in all modes.
Specifications for some main weapons have changed.
Weapon
Change Details
Sploosh-o-matic
Neo Sploosh-o-matic
Slightly expanded shots’ collision detection with players to make it easier to hit opponents.
Splattershot Pro
Forge Splattershot Pro
Maximum damage has been increased from 42.0 to 45.0.
Splattershot Nova
Annaki Splattershot Nova
Reduced the shot spread while on land by approximately 8%.
H-3 Nozzlenose
H-3 Nozzlenose D
Maximum damage has been increased from 41.0 to 44.0.
Luna Blaster
Luna Blaster Neo
Order Blaster Replica
Increased the radius of the ink splatter at the point of impact with terrain or when detonated midair by approximately 20%.
S-BLAST ’92
S-BLAST ’91
Increased the radius of the 50.0-damage explosion for long flight-range shots by about 11%.
Painbrush
Painbrush Nouveau
Increased inking width when holding the ZR Button to ink while moving forward by approximately 18%.
Shortened the time before ink starts recovering after holding the ZR Button to ink while moving forward by approximately 1/6th of a second.
Dapple Dualies
Dapple Dualies Nouveau
Movement speed while firing is now about 5% faster.
Specifications for some special weapons have changed.
Special Weapon
Change Details
Big Bubbler
Reduced damage dealt to the inner device and top section by approximately 22%.
Splattercolor Screen
Increased the damage dealt to opponents who touch the screen from 30.0 to 40.0.
Triple Splashdown
Reduced the amount of time it takes for the player and ink fist to start dropping after they rise up by about 1/6th of a second.
Decreased the radius of the 60.0-damage explosion by approximately 13%.
Kraken Royale
Made it so that Super Jumping to an ally using Kraken Royale will Super Jump to the location where that ally started using Kraken Royale rather than the ally’s current position.
Points required for some special weapons have been changed.
Weapon
Before
After
Neo Splash-o-matic
210
200
N-ZAP ’89
180
170
Carbon Roller
170
160
Gold Dynamo Roller
190
180
Splat Charger
Order Charger Replica
200
190
Splatterscope
200
190
Dapple Dualies
180
170
Splattershot
Hero Shot Replica
Order Shot Replica
200
210
Squeezer
210
220
Range Blaster
200
210
Snipewriter 5H
200
210
This update focuses on making changes to multiplayer.
For some main weapons, we’ve strengthened their unique characteristics or made them easier to handle.
For the Big Bubbler, we’ve changed it to increase the amount of time you can safely act by making it harder to destroy, even from positions that make it easy to attack the weak points.
For the Splattercolor Screen, we’ve changed it to make it easier to control opponents’ movements by increasing the risk of touching the screen.
For the Triple Splashdown, while it is difficult to time its use when opponents actively attempt to shoot the player down, it is extremely powerful when opponents don’t shoot the player down. Therefore, we have simultaneously changed it to make it harder to shoot down and narrowed the area of effect.
For the Kraken Royale, we changed it to ease an issue where, from the perspective of opposing players, it felt difficult to stop countdown progression when combining Kraken Royale with Super Jump in certain modes.
We plan on releasing the next update at the end of the current season. It will focus primarily on weapon balance adjustments and adding features for Sizzle Season 2024.
The next update is also planned to change it so that when a player’s rank in any mode is within rank 1,000 for the previous season’s X Rankings, the rank change due to the season switch will become S+0.
This change is to alleviate a problem making matchmaking in X Battles difficult immediately after the season switch for players with particularly high X Power.
Bug Fixes
Fixed an issue where charger shots sometimes hit the ground at the player’s feet feet when changing direction while quickly firing after swimming.
Fixed an issue causing brella canopies to disappear roughly 16/60th of a seconds sooner when launched at the same time that they ran out of durability compared to when not launched.
Fixed an issue with the Recycled Brella 24 Mk I that sometimes prevented it from firing if the canopy was destroyed at the same time as attempting to fire immediately after closing it.
Fixed an issue in which, after using Killer Wail 5.1 and performing a command that emptied the special gauge during a Super Jump, the next time the player used Killer Wail 5.1, the special gauge would instantly emptied empty the moment it was used.
Made it so that the New Squiffer’s aim would not become unstable by fixing an issue with the Zipcaster where, when the player took damage while jumping after clinging to a wall, their upper-body posture would become unintentionally unstable.
Fixed an issue in which, when defeating an opponent at the same time that they used Triple Splashdown, the sound effect indicating the activation of Triple Splashdown would sometimes not play even though the ink fists from Triple Splashdown would occur.
Fixed an issue in which the effects of the Respawn Punisher gear ability would be applied if a player was defeated by an opponent equipped with Respawn Punisher and then fell off the stage or into water before being defeated by another player.
Fixed an issue where sometimes, when a player participates with an unstable wireless environment, defeating that player while they were using a special weapon would cause the next special weapon that that player uses to not be displayed correctly.
Fixed an issue in Tower Control mode where the tower would sometimes not progress when a player was submerged in ink in the corner of the top surface of the tower.
Fixed an issue in Marlin Airport where players would sometimes land in a different location when using Super Jump to go to certain locations near the spawn point.
Adjusted the display position of the Turf War map to Ffixed an issue at Marlin Airport where players inside the Spawner would sometimes not fit on-screen by adjusting the display position of the Turf War map.
Fixed an issue at Marlin Airport where, when using the Zipcaster near moving terrain, the player would sometimes end up clipping into the terrain when the effect ended.
Fixed an issue at Marlin Airport that allowed players to get from certain inkrails onto fences that they were not intended to be able to get on.
Fixed an issue in which, when launching a brella’s canopy while standing on a rising terrain in Bluefin Depot and Marlin Airport, the canopy would sometimes not move straight forward.
Fixed an issue where, if a Golden Egg was thrown off the stage after transferring between inkrails, the Golden Egg would sometimes reappear far away when returning to the stage. Instead, it will now return to the base of the last inkrail ridden.
Fixed an issue in which, when a Fish Stick was standing in a Flipper-Flopper’s area, the inking status of the top of the Fish Stick affected the determination of whether the area had been inked back.
Fixed an issue causing some terrain to not be displayed correctly at Inkopolis Square when a Splatfest or Big Run is taking place
Fixed an issue where, when trying to join a room with a password and accidentally entering an incorrect password, matchmaking would sometimes be started alone without a message informing players that the password was incorrect.
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According to a recent article from The Verge, Sony is looking to developers to create PS5 Pro “Enhanced” versions of their games that support 4K upscaled resolutions, 60fps frame rates, and even ray-tracing. Other improvements that Sony deems worthy of the Enhanced label have been revealed ahead of the console’s rumored holiday release, as well.
As reported early yesterday, Sony is supposedly asking developers to add a PS5 Pro-specific graphics mode to their titles. This mode will use PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) to upscale titles to 4K resolutions and run them at a targeted 60fps. The graphics mode will also enable ray-tracing for enhanced visuals.
While these are the standards Sony is shooting for, there are other modes that could qualify for the PS5 Pro Enhanced label as well. For example, 30fps games that run at a specific resolution can target higher resolutions, such as 1440p games being upscaled to 2160p (4K). Boosting the frame rate separately is also a viable strategy for earning the Enhanced tag, so if a game runs at 30fps at 1440p, enabling it to run at 60fps at the same resolution would qualify as a sufficient enhancement. Even just enabling ray-tracing could be enough, meaning that any of these three qualifiers can also satisfy the requirements on their own.
Sources did clarify that the game’s resolutions will have to see some sort of maximum improvement in order to be considered Enhanced, however. If a game runs at a variable resolution and the maximum potential resolution doesn’t change from, say, 2160p, then the game won’t be labeled as Enhanced. They could, however, still see improvements as part of the PS5 Pro’s rumored “ultra-boost” mode, which will work to help VRR modes run at better frame rates and higher resolutions. Fixed resolution/frame rate modes won’t see a change without developer updates, however.
As always, until we have full confirmation, take this information with a whole bucket of salt. The PS5 Pro has been heavily rumored to be arriving sometime during the holiday season this year, and these enhancements make sense, but things could always change.
To keep up to date on all things PS5 Pro, stay tuned in to us here at MP1st.
Team Ninja has released Rise of the Ronin update 1.004, which is another unannounced title update for the game. Read on for what got fixed (and what hasn’t), in the patch notes below.
Rise of the Ronin Update 1.004 Patch Notes for April 17:
Size: 1.2GB
Update: Team Ninja has released the patch notes and this is a huge patch.
Adjustments to Weapons
Adjusted Martial Skills to be better across the board, while also toning down a couple of over tuned skills.
Katana: Adjusted damage of Martial Skills of each style.
Yagyu Shinkage-ryu
– Martial Skill “Swallow Slash”: Adjusted timing of blade becoming ablaze to be earlier, and added invincibility immediately after activating this skill.
Mugai-ryu
– Martial Skill “Firecracker”: Reduced Ki consumption, increased damage and max. Ki damage. Reduced Ki damage, and Ki damage when blocked.
Tatsumi-ryu
– Martial Skill “Swift Showdown”: Adjusted so the skill is easier to land on enemies.
– Martial Skill “Cardinal Rend” and “Cardinal Wreck”: Adjusted so the skill is easier to hid enemies. ●Aisu
Kage-ryu
– Adjusted so you can now Blade Flash earlier after normal attacks and Martial Skills.
Spear: Adjusted and lowered Ki consumption of Martial Skills.
Hozoin-ryu
– Martial Skill “Devil’s Sweep”: Chain attack triggered by additional button presses is now easier to hit.
Jitokuin-ryu
– Martial Skill “Torrential Thrust” and “Indomitable Torrent”: Now activates earlier, and is now easier to perform the follow-up attack on enemies with depleted ki.
Paired Sword: Adjusted balance of each of the styles and Martial Skills of each of the styles.
Mumyo-ryu
– Martial Skill “Twin Dragons” and “Twin Dragons II”: Increased damage, reduced max.
Ki damage and Ki damage when blocked.
Niten Ichi-ryu
– Martial Skill “Glowworm” and “Unearthly Flame”: Increased damage, decreased Blood Gauge gain and max. Ki damage.
– Martial Skill “Glowworm” and “Unearthly Flame”: Enemies will no longer stagger after the first hit,
when hit when the enemy is panicked.
– Martial Skill “Unearthly Flame”: Decreased damage of the flames on the ground, and reduce the status
ailment “Burn” effectiveness.
Kyoshin Meichi-ryu
– Adjusted so you can Blade Flash earlier during normal attacks.
Odachi: Adjusted Martial Skill of each Style, with focus on max. Ki damage.
Nodachi Jigen-ryu
– Martial Skill “Quickdraw Slash”: Downward slash, triggered with additional button press is now easier to land on enemies. – Martial Skill “Simian Scream”: Follow up strikes with additional button presses, is now easier to land on enemies.
Jigen-ryu
– Martial Skill “Wood Chopper” and “Wood Chopper II”: Additional slashes adjusted to perform faster with button presses.
– Martial Skill “Wood Chopper II”: Mighty blow, perform by holding button, is now easier to land on enemies.
Tennen Rishin-ryu
– Martial Skill “Aurora Fist”: Adjusted so the skill starts earlier, and follow up attack is now easier to land on enemies. – Martial Skill “Roaring Blade” and “Dragon King’s Roar”: Adjusted so the skill starts earlier.
Saber: Adjusted Martial Skill damage to be fair with Ki consumption.
Mumyo-ryu
– Martial Skill “Kubira Whirl” and “Kubira Vortex”: Now easier to hit enemies afar.
Polearm: Lowered Ki consumption across the board for all styles.
Mumyo-ryu
– Martial Skill “Will-o-the-wisp Purge”: Now easier to hit enemies afar.
Bayonet: Reduced Ki consumption of Martial Skills, and adjusted damage.
Mumyo-ryu
– Increased max. Ki damage of shooting attacks.
Greatsword: Adjusted each style with a focus on charge attacks.
Mumyo-ryu
– Martial Skill “Rock Crusher”: Changed so that attack will slam enemy when hit, when activated by holding button.
Oxtail Blade: Adjusted and lowered Ki consumption of Martial Skills and non-weapon attacks.
Mumyo Kaishin-ryu
– Martial Skill “Beast Thrasher”: Reduced the time needed for charging the charge attack.
Unarmed: Reduced Ki consumption and adjusted Martial Skill damage.
– Martial Skill “Raven’s Claw”: Added invisibility briefly right after activating the skill.
Character Control Adjustments
– Adjusted input buffering of Martial Skills during normal attacks. – Adjusted to make Flash Attack and Violent Gale trigger faster during normal attacks. – Adjusted so that grappling hook triggers faster during normal attacks.
– You can now cancel Flash Attack and Violent Gale, to perform an Martial Skill. – Adjusted input buffering of normal attacks during Flash Attack and Violent Gale. – Flash Attack and Violent Gale animations are now faster.
– Adjusted so that actions after staggering an enemy with counterspark responds better. – Mid-air counterspark is now triggered earlier. – Increased Ki recovery on successful mid-air countersparks. – Adjusted so that transitions to another action upon an successful mid-air counterspark is faster.
– Adjusted input buffering of normal attacks during Blade Flash.
– Heavy Weapon (Odachi, Polearm, Greatsword) and Normal Weapons (Katana, Spear, Bayonet): Reduced Blood Gauge loss when blocking enemy attacks.
– During combat and locked on to enemy, Combat Style window is now displayed faster.
– Can now guard during pick up motion.
– Grapple motion adjusted slightly.
– Other adjustments to animations of actions.
Enemy Adjustments
On “Midnight” difficulty, some bosses now use items.
Adjusted action selection of bosses on “Dusk” and “Twilight” difficulty.
– Mission “The Way of the Warrior”
– Mission “The Seed of Doubt”
– Mission “Chopped Liver”
– Mission “The Battle of Toba-Fushimi”
Mission “The Physician’s Request” “A Vow of Steel”
Adjusted so that there is now sufficient time to guard/counterspark/dodge in between 1 boss’s attack and the other boss’s follow up attack.
– Adjusted so that it is less likely that both bosses will use their Martial Skill at the same time.
Mission “The Last Shogun”
– Adjusted to not place flames near the boss when they move, and shortened duration.
Adjusted general accuracy of Boar enemies when targeting player, as well as adjusting movement when in places where there are height differences.
Other Adjustments
– Adjusted camera work when nearby walls to now better angles where you can see the character and your opponent better. – Adjusted Auto-run mechanic when the destination is set to an Unruly Area. Player will now stop running as soon as they reach the Unruly Area instead of the exact marker location. – Can now dismount horse while in Auto-run.
– Adjusted enemy placement of Unruly Area in “Midnight” difficulty.
– Removed some flags that show up during Horseback Archery at the Military Academy in Edo.
– Can now change/swap Veiled Arts at Equipment Screen and equipment presets.
– Can now join the same room, even when each player has different difficulty settings during Cooperate.
– Adjusted so that certain Black Marketers will sell “Firefighter’s Cowl”.
– Post ending, Pilgrim Dogs will now bring back higher rarity items. – Adjusted the amount of Silver obtained when petting other player’s pilgrim dogs.
– Adjusted motion blur of graphics mode “Graphics” and “Raytracing”.
– Now able to play music on PS5 while playing.
Bug fixes
– Fixed an issue where Veiled Arts set to different combat styles had different specs when compared to its original style. – Fixed an issue where switching styles during specific action will result in an unintended action being triggered. – Fixed an issue where you could receive damage during Handgun Critical Hit or praying at shrines. – Fixed an issue where the horse would stop moving when circling around on stairs or slopes. – Fixed an issue where horses would have strange angles. – Fixed issue in Combat Training where Kogoro Katsura, Yukichi Fukuzawa, Eiichi Shibusawa would recover Ki during attack sequences. – Fixed issues where enemy and NPC will loop in unintended action/behavior. – Fixed issue where you will be stuck in crouch when entering storehouse, after clearing a Unruly Area in a specific way.
– Fixed rare instances where enemies will get buried underground. – Fixed issue where once in a while, Combined Critical Hit would fail. – Fixed unnatural transitions of specific movements.
– Fixed issue where in “Midnight” difficulty, an already restored Unruly Area would return to being unsolved. – Fixed issues where an unintended score was obtainable during Gliding Training. *Rankings will now be based on scores obtained from this version and onwards. *High-scores obtained on previous versions will be re-calculated to its correct value after the update.
– Fixed bug where the same user’s character and pilgrim dog would appear excessively.
– Fixed bug where the fourth accessory would not save properly in presets.
– Fixed bug where in origin “Unsharpened”, if Charm is over 101, luck would decrease. – Fixed bug where Blade Repairing after selecting “Unsharpened” would keep the luck status even after resetting. – Fixed bug during Bond Mission “The Seed of Doubt”, where after selecting a specific dialogue choice, Kogoro Katsura’s stats would not increase.
– Fixed some background texture that looked rough. – Fixed issue where in graphics mode “Prioritize Graphics”, some shadow shapes would change suddenly. – Fixed performance issues in certain stages. – Fixed issues where in certain stages or circumstances, models would suddenly pop or switch appearance. – Fixed issue where when equipping certain equipment would cause the model to extend.
– Other minor fixes.
Same as in the last patch, Team Ninja has not acknowledged what got fixed in today’s update just yet. though it seems this patch hasn’t improved the game’s performance.
Significant performance increase in “Prioritize FPS” mode (via fs2d)
Once we get the official patch notes, or find more fixes and adjustments from the community, we’ll update the article with the info.
If you find anything that got fixed or adjusted, leave a comment below and let us know what they are in the comments.
While we already know that Black Myth Wukong is set to be released this August 20 on consoles and PC, most — if not all — the gameplay we’ve seen so far seems to be just for the PC version of the game. That might be changing soon, as the game’s official PlayStation Store page is now up!
The Black Myth Wukong PlayStation Store page lists the release date, but it’s currently not available for purchase, which means gamers can’t pre-order it for now.
Besides that, there are screenshots and info from the PSN Store page.
“Black Myth: Wukong is an action RPG rooted in Chinese mythology and based on Journey to the West, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature.
You shall set out as the Destined One to venture into the challenges and marvels ahead, to uncover the obscured truth beneath the veil of a glorious legend from the past.
As the Destined One, you shall encounter powerful foes and worthy rivals throughout your journey. Fearlessly engage them in epic battles where surrender is not an option.
Aside from mastering various staff techniques, you can also freely combine different spells, abilities, weapons, and equipment to find the winning strategy that best suits your combat style.”
Black Myth Wukong Key Features (via PSN Store page):
Explore a land of vast wonders
A world unseen, where new sights rise with every stride. Enter a fascinating realm filled with the wonders and discoveries of ancient Chinese mythology!
Confront mighty foes, old and new
Heroic Monkey, might and fame, adversaries rise, to test his name. One of the major highlights of Journey to the West is its diverse cast of adversaries, each with unique strengths.
Temper your mastery of varied spells
Spells unbound, knowledge’s flight, infinite abilities take their height. Spells, transformations, and magic vessels in all manifestations, complementary yet adversarial, have long been iconic combat elements of Chinese mythology.
Discover heartfelt tales behind every facade
Uncover the stories behind a variety of characters. Beneath the ferocity of your foes is an engaging tapestry of their origins, personalities and motivations waiting to be revealed.
Hopefully, this means more news regarding the action game will be on the way soon.
Black Myth Wukong is currently slated for an Aug. 20, 2024 release on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.
Baldur’s Gate 3 was a massive success, both critically and commercially, and rightly so. It was a phenomenal RPG experience with a truly tremendous amount of finely crafted content. While developer Larian has already confirmed that they won’t be working on the series in the future, D&D parent company Wizards of the Coast is already talking to other studios in an effort to start on the next Baldur’s Gate game.
In an interview with PC Gamer following the BAFTA awards, Wizards of the Coast senior vice president of Digital Strategy and Licensing Eugene Evans briefly discussed the company’s efforts to continue the Baldur’s Gate franchise:
“We’re now talking to lots of partners and being approached by a lot of partners who are embracing the challenge of, what does the future of the Baldur’s Gate franchise look like? So we certainly hope that it’s not another 25 years, as it was from Baldur’s Gate 2 to 3, before we answer that. But we’re going to take our time and find the right partner, the right approach, and the right product that could represent the future of Baldur’s Gate. We take that very, very seriously, as we do with all of our decisions around our portfolio. We don’t rush into decisions as to who to partner with on products or what products we should be considering.
Larian created a much-loved cast of characters, who were even celebrated by their nominations, the voice actors behind them and the talent behind them was celebrated at the [BAFTAS]. And they are now essentially part of D&D canon. I think it’s too early to express specifics and I think that there’s a much bigger question about how we approach Baldur’s Gate in the future. But I would like to think that all of those characters, for the sake of the fans, could potentially appear in future products.”
It makes perfect sense that Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast would be hungry to capitalize on the overwhelming success of Baldur’s Gate 3. Whether they’re able to do so without Larian is a different story entirely, but they’ve already begun working on other D&D video game projects in the interrim, says Evans:
“So first of all, the level of engagement doesn’t surprise us in some ways, because D&D fans are just so engaged with the hobby. They love every expression of it, whether it was the movie that was greatly celebrated by the fanbase, or Baldur’s Gate 3. But certainly it has demonstrated, or confirmed if you like, the voracious appetite the fans have for content around D&D, in particular video games. Which is good, because we have been investing in new D&D game development ourselves.
Those games will appear over the next five years, and they will cover all genres, all platforms. And I think there’s room within the D&D universe for many expressions of what D&D is all about, as long as we remain true to the things that people love about D&D and keep it authentic to the IP. And we’re committed to doing that.”
Whatever the future holds for Baldur’s Gate, we hope it continues to reach the highs of Larian’s own behemoth. It’ll take a truly talented studio to maintain the same standard of quality. We can only hope that Wizards of the Coast picks a willing and capable studio to further the great foundation that’s already been set.
Nixxes has revealed the upcoming Ghost of Tsushima PC requirements today ahead of the game’s May 16 launch. In the same announcement, Sony also revealed that Ghost of Tsushima will have full cross-play functionality and be the first title to feature PlayStation PC trophies support thanks to their new in-game overlay.
The PlayStation overlay will include players’ Friends list, Trophies, Settings, and Profile, and can be easily accessed by pressing SHIFT+F1 on the keyboard. This means that PlayStation trophies can now be earned in PC games that feature the PlayStation overlay! As of now, Sony hasn’t announced whether the overlay will retroactively be added to existing PC titles like God of War or the Horizon games.
Ghost of Tsushima PC will also feature full cross-play compatibility with PS4 and PS5 for its multiplayer mode, Legends. This means that players on all platforms will be able to connect and party up with each other to take on the unique Legends PvE content.
The most intriguing part of today’s post, however, is the section about the required specs, so let’s dive into those.
These required specs are pretty hefty, just like PlayStation’s other PC ports, but players should still be able to enjoy the game at very low settings on pretty outdated systems. Additionally, Nixxes’ other ports have been well-optimized for Steam Deck, so it’s likely that Ghost of Tsushima will be a great game to take on-the-go if you have one.
Dambuster has released Dead Island 2 update 1.09 (PS5 update version 1.000.009) and this brings the SoLA premium DLC into the game. Read on for what’s new in today’s Dead Island 2 title update for April 17.
Dead Island 2 Update 1.09 Patch Notes:
PS5 Update Version 1.000.009
Update: Official patch notes for Update 5 is now available via Dambuster
General
Fixed Out of Memory crashes on Gen 8 consoles
Implemented a variety of fixes for crashes and to further improve stability
Fixed an issue where the ‘Legendary’ challenge may not mark as complete upon fulfilling requirements
Fixed an issue where the ‘Ooh Shiny’ Achievement may not unlock upon fulfilling requirements
The ‘Heavy Hitter’ skill card will now correctly increase the players heavy attack damage
The ‘Big Shot’ weapon will now properly activate on hit/kill perks and skill cards
Uncommon elemental mods damage has been slightly increased
Fixed an issue with ‘Rallying Cry’ showing the wrong buff icon to clients
Balanced the damage output of the ‘Ground Pound’ & ‘Quake’ combo
Balanced the damage output of the ‘Dash Strike’ & ‘Hammer Fist’ combo
Haus
Fixed a hard lock caused by saving and quitting twice during the ‘Dinner Date’ quest
Dambuster hasn’t released any patch notes just yet, but we do know what to expect from the paid expansion.
Dead Island 2 SoLA Features:
New Story: A deadly virus sweeps through The Valley, turning its inhabitants into ravenous zombies as a chthonic rhythm calls from beyond: The Beat of the Autophage. Lured to the festival by an enigmatic warning message, players must explore SoLA’s ruins and put a stop to this otherworldly menace.
New Location: A visceral, gore-drenched music festival in LA echoing to the sound of The Beat which threatens to turn the living into zombies, and with the potential to be heard across the world.
New Enemies: Including the Whipper, a new apex variant enemy, driven mad with self-loathing by the Autophage. Their compulsion to self-mutilate has turned them into a horrific nightmare of disemboweled intestines, allowing them to lash out at range. Next up, the Clotter, an unsettling apex variant that can decompose into a revolting pile of gore, making it immune from damage in that form, and then reform elsewhere to continue the fight. As if that wasn’t enough, they are also capable of firing a powerful jet of putrid blood from its heart.
New Legendary Weapons: Introducing the Ripper – a deadly fusion of a baseball bat and circular saw, turning it into a percussive machine of dismemberment – and the Sawblade Launcher, a heavy weapon firing rotary sawblades; the perfect weapon for ranged decapitation and dismemberment.
Chances are, this patch also includes bug fixes and whatnot, and once we know more about it, we’ll update the article with the info.
Stay tuned to our review of SoLA hitting the site very soon.
EA has released Madden 24 update 1.16 (PS5 version 1.018) on consoles and PC, and this is to usher in Season 6 this April 17. Expect new items, events and more, with the details listed in the patch notes below.
Madden 24 Update 1.16 Patch Notes for April 17:
PS5 Update Version: 1.018
Update: EA has released what’s in Season 6.
ULTIMATE TEAM PROGRAMS
NFL DRAFT
The NFL Draft is where college stars land themselves a well-earned roster spot on an NFL team. The big event, highlighted by spontaneous last-minute trades and dramatic storylines, is coming to Madden NFL 24 Ultimate Team during Season 6. Log in starting on 4/18 to claim the NFL Draft giveaway player (91 OVR Tyler Lockett) and an entry to the Draft H2H event where you can compete for Draft Night players. Then, get involved on the first night of the NFL Draft and complete Draft Night Sets to earn rewards as picks get made.
THEME TEAM ALL-STARS
Gather your theme team with players across the NFL that have previously played together to get a boost and earn new player items from every NFL team that can be boosted to 99 OVR with custom earned currency. Make trades to get the right players for your team, earn a 99 OVR player through the H2H event, and more.
AANHPI HERITAGE
The AANHPI Heritage program highlights players like Josh Jacobs, Talanoa Hufanga, and Younghoe Koo via Challenges that highlight their stories and reward you with their new player items. Snag the giveaway player (92 OVR Marcus Mariota) just for logging in, upgrade all AANHPI Heritage player items via tokens on the Field Pass, and complete weekly themed objectives with all AANHPI player items in your lineup to earn the Max Upgrade Token that can boost one player to a 99 OVR.
ALL-NEW PROGRAMS
We’re also introducing two brand-new Ultimate Team events packed with fresh, exciting ways to upgrade your roster.
FIELD PASS
EA has not released the patch notes just yet but we can confirm this is for Season 6. Here’s the info revealed so far:
Expect the patch notes to be available later today, and that should include info about the gameplay adjustments, new content and more Refresh this article from time to time to know when it’s update
Update: Article has been updated with the Season 6 info from EA.
Square Enix has released Final Fantasy 16 update 1.003.001 for PS5 players today. The patch is tagged as update 1.31 and it comes with several gameplay adjustments. Not only are there bug fixes, but you should see improvements in many other areas of the game. Read on for the Final Fantasy 16 patch notes down below.
Final Fantasy 16 Update Version 1.31 Patch Notes:
PS5 Update Version: 1.003.001
The following content is available to all players:
Additional In-game Content
Orchestrion rolls added to regional shops.
Rolls available depend on main scenario progress.
Battle Adjustments
Player ATK increased outside of select Eikon battles.
Quality of life UI additions made in certain Eikon battles.
Eikonic Ability & Feat Adjustments
Two instances of ball lightning will fire when exacting Ramuh’s Eikonic Feat Blind Justice.
Ball lightning affixed to enemies is now detonated via the feat button rather than attacking.
Clive now moves faster while using Blind Justice.
Clive can now dodge while using Blind Justice.
Clive recovers poise more quickly after exacting Blind Justice.
When canceling Bahamut’s Eikonic Feat Wings of Light, the Megaflare charge will only deplete to the next gauge level.
A dodge is conducted when initiating Wings of Light.
Successfully dodging an enemy attack when initiating Wings of Light will trigger a Megaflare Dodge.
Parry animation when using Odin’s Eikonic Feat Arm of Darkness has been changed.
The minimum jump height for initiating Stomp has been lowered.
The direction Clive faces after using Swift Recovery has been adjusted.
Limit Break attacks now lift enemies instead of knocking them back.
Gouge damage is increased.
Gouge will damage is increased.
Gouge recast time is reduced.
Aerial Blast now dispels certain ranged magic attacks.
Aerial Blast will damage is increased.
Windup area of effect is increased.
Earthen Fury recast time is reduced.
Flare Breath now dispels certain ranged magic attacks.
Flare Breath now lifts enemies instead of knocking them back when canceling the ability.
Flare Breath damage is increased.
Satellite damage is increased.
Satellite recast time is reduced.
Satellite will damage is increased.
Ice Age damage is increased.
Ice Age will damage is increased.
Ice crystal generated when using Rime will now better draw in nearby enemies.
Rime will damage is increased.
Gungnir recast time is reduced.
Gungnir will damage is increased.
Heaven’s Cloud chained follow-up attacks can now be focused on a single enemy by locking on to the enemy.
Heaven’s Cloud will damage is increased.
Heaven’s Cloud recast time is reduced.
Accessory Adjustments
Effectiveness of the following accessories has been improved:
Favor of Wind (Gouge)
Favor of Wind +1 (Gouge)
Breath of Earth (Earthen Fury)
Breath of Earth +1 (Earthen Fury)
Breath of Darkness (Gungnir)
Breath of Darkness +1 (Gungnir)
Breath of Darkness (Heaven’s Cloud)
Breath of Darkness +1 (Heaven’s Cloud)
Cavall’s Fang
Cavall’s Fang +1
Cavall’s Bite
Other Changes to Actions
Alleviated rare issue of Clive jumping when accessing objects under certain conditions.
Made adjustments to when Torgal can be petted and lowered time before re-petting.
Made adjustments to calculations for amount of damage taken when near death.
Quests
A “Quick Complete” function has been added, giving players the option to warp directly to a quest-giver upon completing a quest’s final objective.
A new quest icon has been assigned to quests which reward collectables.
Ability Point awards for certain sidequests have been increased.
Additional cutscenes have been added to certain sidequests.
Minor changes have been made to cutscene staging.
New NPCs have been added to certain settlements.
System
Added “Custom” controller type.
Go to Controller Layout on the System tab in the Main Menu to freely assign functionality to the buttons on your controller.
Skill Sets have been added.
Players can now save up to 5 skill sets. Swap between sets with L1/R1.
The following functionality has been added to Photo Mode:
Focal Distance adjustability in Depth of Field setting
Tone Correction
Screen Effects
Portrait Mode
90-degree rotation in Roll functionality
Minor updates and additions to the Thousand Tomes.
Visual updates to the State of the Realm timeline slider.
Updates and additions to the UI and various menus.
Bug Fixes
The following issues have addressed:
Graphics not appearing correctly in certain cutscenes
Incorrect character motion in certain cutscenes
Inability to progress in certain quests
Progression markers not displaying properly
NPC names not properly updating in conjunction with game progression
Problems with menu functionality when speaking with NPCs
Enemies not acting properly in certain battles under certain conditions
Issues with camera work in certain battles
Enemy effects not displaying properly in certain battles under certain conditions
Enemy names not appearing properly under certain conditions
Certain abilities not hitting targets properly
Precision sic not executing properly with certain abilities
Certain ability effects not displaying properly under certain conditions
Issues with camera work during certain abilities
Instances of limit break/ability effects not properly triggering
Auto Torgal not functioning properly in the Hall of Virtue (training mode)
Issues with party ally AI
Collision detection in certain stages and fields
Issues with character motion
State of the Realm menu icons not updating or displaying properly
Slight discrepancies in State of the Realm content
Rare instances of past State of the Realm content being unavailable for viewing
Graphics not displaying properly in Photo Mode when using certain photography methods
Text and Icons not displaying properly on the world map under certain conditions
Instances of current location not displaying properly on world map
Instances of region map icons not displaying properly
Instances of controller vibration and adaptive trigger functionality not working properly
Menu layout not displaying when switching between languages
Config settings not changing properly when restoring defaults
Incorrect screenshots and videos in certain tutorials
Tutorials not appearing at proper times
Inability to obtain certain redeemable items when starting New Game+
Notices not appearing at proper times
Instances of sound effects not playing at proper times
Various spelling and grammar mistakes
Various instances of game crashes
We will let you know in the near future when the next update for FF16 drops.
EA has pulled the Madden 24 servers down this April 17, and this is for planned maintenance to release a new title update. During this time, the game will be down which means only offline modes will work. Check out the full Twitter/X announcement below.
Madden 24 Down for Scheduled Server Maintenance for April 17:
Title Update server maintenance for Madden NFL 24 is scheduled for 6:00 AM ET tomorrow, Wednesday, April 17th.
📌 During this time, all online modes will be brought offline.
Title Update server maintenance for Madden NFL 24 is scheduled for 6:00 AM ET tomorrow, Wednesday, April 17th. During this time, all online modes will be brought offline. MUT & Solo Battles will be gated at 5:30 AM ET.
We will let you know the details of the game’s next patch when info is released sometime later today. We will also let you know once the servers for the game are back online. Server maintenance usually lasts for a few hours.
Starbreeze Studios announced that the servers for Payday 3 are currently down due to an outage today. They are hoping to restore the game’s services really soon. Check out the Twitter/X announcement posted down below.
Payday 3 Server Outage Announcement for April 17:
There is currently an outage for PAYDAY 3’s services. While we work to restore this, you may experience slow matchmaking and server errors. We apologize for the inconvenience.
There is currently an outage for PAYDAY 3’s services. While we work to restore this, you may experience slow matchmaking and server errors. We apologize for the inconvenience.
We will update this article as soon as we can when the servers are eventually restored later today. Hopefully, you don’t have to wait too long!
Capcom has released Exoprimal update 1.40 (PS5 update version 1.004), and this brings in a special Mega Man collaboration. Aside from Mega Man, a ton of other new content is released for Season 4 too. Read on for the complete Exoprimal Title Update 4 patch notes for April 17 below.
Exoprimal Update 1.40 Patch Notes:
PS5 Update Version: 1.004.000
Space Required for Download
Xbox Series X|S : Approximately 5.6 GB
Xbox One : Approximately 5.7 GB
Windows : Approximately 6.2 GB
PlayStation®5 : Approximately 5.9 GB
PlayStation®4 : Approximately 17.1 GB
Steam® :Approximately 3.6 GB
Note: This amount only applies to the Title 4 update.
Please ensure that you have extra space before downloading the data.
The New Season Begins
Exoprimal Season 4 will begin alongside the release of Title Update 4.
Survival Pass rewards for this upcoming season will be changed.
Also, you can purchase the Premium Tier to receive special rewards with your Season 4 Survival Pass.
There will also be Rabbit and Memorial Campaigns taking place during this season, as well as a limited-time Double EXP Campaign.
Season 4 Start and End Dates
From the launch of Title Update 4 until
July 11th, 2024 (Thu) 3:00 a.m. UTC
July 10th, 2024 (Wed) 8:00 p.m. PDT
July 10th, 2024 (Wed) 11:00 p.m. EDT
Note: Date and time are subject to change.
Mega Man Collaboration Busting In!
Mega Man content is coming to Exoprimal alongside Title Update 4 as our third Capcom Collab!
The Mega Man Collaboration will be available for a limited time.
The initial period is as follows.
April 19th, 2024 (Fri) 3:00 a.m. UTC – May 14th, 2024 (Tue) 2:59 p.m. UTC
April 18th, 2024 (Fri) 8:00 p.m. PDT – May 13th, 2024 (Mon) 7:59 p.m. PDT
April 18th, 2024 (Fri) 11:00 p.m. EDT – May 13th, 2024 (Mon) 10:59 p.m. EDT
New Content and Features
Beta Variant Exosuits
・Zephyr β: Boost Claws
・Vigilant β: Bowhunter
・Krieger β: Blitz Cannon
・Murasame β: Windcaller
・Witchdoctor β: Plasma Shot
・Nimbus β: Wild Bomb The weapons equipped to these β variant series sport different attributes from conventional exosuits, changing up the way you fight.
These Beta variant series can be purchased with BikCoins once the Alpha variant series suit reaches level 10.
New Rigs
・Mortar
These new rigs can be purchased with BikCoins once you reach the required player level.
New Modules
Base Modules
Exotic Module
When an Overdrive is activated, the player triggering it and Friendly Exofighters equipped with this Module will both receive a temporary boost to attack strength.
This module is built with Overdrives in mind.
Since this module also activates among team members with the same module equipped, mindful coordination with your allies is key to making the most of it.
Ace Module
The Ace Module is for those who never stop fighting.
When a fighter equipped with this module has the highest score among all fighters upon reaching a set score threshold, that player will receive every buff. However, they’ll remained detected by hostile Exofighters.
This module lets you power up based on your performance.
As long as you have the highest score, your attack, defense, and movement speed will increase.
Aim to get the highest score before anyone else.
Action Modules
Z – Impact Strike
Reduces the damage of Linear Strike and the like in exchange for emitting a shockwave upon activation.
This shockwave will explode after reaching a distance, blowing back the enemy considerably.
This module alters the properties of the Zephyr Series’ Linear Strike.
The shockwave has the capability of snagging Hostile Exofighters and small enemies, making it easy to link with other skills.
K Enhance Dome
Reduces the cooldown time for all skills for both the player who activates it and any allies while in the Dome Shield.
This module alters the properties of the Krieger Series’ Dome Shield.
This increases the fighting capability of your team by allowing you and your allies to use skills more frequently.
Various other Modules have also been added.
The new Base Modules and Action Modules
change how the Exosuits fight.
These new Modules are being added to Player Level Rewards and Beta Variant Series Suit Level Rewards.
Neo Triceratops Savage Gauntlet Boss Battle
Try to finish the excruciatingly difficult 5-person PvE Missions.
Boss battles will be regularly added into the Savage Gauntlet schedule so you can enjoy a variety of gameplay encounters.
* Check the information site for details on the Savage Gauntlet.
New Mode: Time Loop Rebellion
The Time Loop Rebellion is new high-difficulty PvE content that remixes the final battle against the Leviathan.
Play repeatedly to earn Rebellion Points, which are used to obtain rewards.
Work in groups of up to 10 fighters to win the battle.
Time Loop Rebellion is only available for a limited time.
The initial period is as follows.
April 26th, 2024 (Fri) 3:00 a.m. UTC – April 30th, 2024 (Tue) 2:59 a.m. UTC
April 25th, 2024 (Thu) 8:00 p.m. PDT – April 29th, 2024 (Mon) 7:59 p.m. PDT
April 25th, 2024 (Thu) 11:00 p.m. EDT – April 29th, 2024 (Mon) 10:59 p.m. EDT
New Mode: Custom Match
We’ve added Custom Match mode, letting you send passcodes to other players to take on the dino menace together!
Enjoy wargames with friends across platforms, playing in game modes, missions, and fields of your choice.
New Awards For the Glory
This special award is obtained by reaching Level 3 for a certain number of Medal Awards.
High-end Exofighter
This special award is obtained by achieving an extremely high score in one game.
Legendary Pilot
This special award is obtained by reaching Suit Level 50 for 30 Exosuits.
Other Awards have been added.
Game Balance Adjustments
Exosuit Adjustments
Exosuit: Zephyr α
There was a disparity between the Primary Attack range and the Skill attack range, making it difficult to inflict instantaneous damage. As a result, the Primary Attack damage reduction has been reduced to allow damage to be dealt even when in closer than optimum range.
Also, there were many cases where, when fighting against shooting-type exosuits, you would lose before doing any damage. Because of this, its health has been reexamined.
Health has been increased from 350 to 400.
The distance-based damage reduction for the Dragon Chakram Primary Attack has been softened.
Exosuit: Barrage
Out of all of the exosuits, this exosuit was designed to excel at dealing massive damage amongst many targets. However, due to Burning Heart’s instant firepower, it was able to deal massive damage to one enemy target.
As a result, Burning Heart’s damage has been decreased. The risky health reduction trade-off in exchange for that instant firepower has also been made more severe to adjust its practical applications during gameplay. Additionally, the default Barrage’s Health has been reexamined, as well.
Furthermore, the Stun Grenade’s cooldown has been extended, as when paired with the B – Boost Grenade, it had a high rate of preventing Hostile Exofighters from moving. Additionally, to make it more effective against enemy dinosaurs, each hit will deal a higher stun value, making it much easier to stun medium-size dinosaurs and above.
Reduced Health from 500 to 450. (Default suit only.)
The damage of the Burning Heart Overdrive has been decreased. VS Dinosaurs: From 5000 to 4000. Versus Fighters: From 1600 to 1000. (Applies to all Barrage Series.)
The health reduction of Barrage when using the Burning Heat Overdrive has been increased. (Applies to all Barrage Series.)
Stun Grenade’s cooldown time has been increased from 10 to 14 seconds. (Applies to all Barrage Series.)
Hitting a dinosaur’s head with a Stun Grenade is much more likely to stun them. (*Applies to all Barrage Series.)
Exosuit: Krieger
Due to the long length of Dome Shield’s cooldown, it was difficult to protect allies as a Tank Suit immediately after its destruction.
By reducing the cooldown of Dome Shield, we expect that it’ll be quick to recover after it has been destroyed, making it both easier to use and giving Tank Suits more opportunities to shine in combat.
Dome Shield’s cooldown has been reduced from 23 to 19 seconds.
RIG
On Rigs with high durability, shields can frequently be used in combination with the Rig Loading Module.
However, it was easy to defend against attacks from both Dinosaurs and Hostile Exofighters, making this Rig used more frequently than others.
As a result, we have increased the Shield’s cooldown in order to change when it’s selected. We expect this to make other Rigs more viable options to choose, as well as enabling Tank Suits to flourish more often.
The cooldown of Rig Shields has been extended from 17 to 24 seconds.
Dominator
Sometimes Triceratopses summoned by Dominators had difficulty in defeating enemies due to reasons such as there being few locations for Hostile Exofighters to fall.
To account for this, the damage that Hostile Exofighters take when hitting a wall is increased. These adjustments make it so that the Dominator is both reliable and viable to use on any field.
Increased damage when a Triceratops summoned by a Dominator knocks a Hostile Exofighter into a wall: From 400 to 600.
Game Mode Adjustments
In Dino Survival, when PVP Priority is selected for the Final Mission Priority Setting, rules for Escape, Neo T. Rex Battle, and Neo Triceratops Battle rules will not be included.
The conditions for Capcom Collab Missions have been lowered.
The required Score and Suit EXP for certain Medals has been increased.
A wider variety of contributions will now be commended more often on the results screen.
when a time-out occurs during Savage Gauntlet matching, The game will start with a Bot replacing The player who timed out.
Bug Fixes
Exosuit Adjustments
Exosuit: Vigilant
Fixed a bug where the firing speed of Vigilant α’s Primary Attack would sometimes vary based on framerate.
Exosuit: Roadblock
Fixed a bug where after a counter blast is fired while equipped with the R03 – Road Forger module for the Roadblock β and the exosuit is then unequipped, the counter blast damage would increase.
An issue was fixed where the effect of R – Intimidation for the Roadblock series would not sometimes work properly depending on the target’s distance.
Exosuit: Murasame
Fixed a bug where damage would not accumulate under specific circumstances even when blocking while using Vajra Counter.
Exosuit: Skywave
Fixed a bug where when Skywave α’s lightning bolt is blocked, the blocking player’s damage would incorrectly vary based on the direction they were facing.
Other
Fixed a bug for some Action Modules where the damage-boosting effect would not correctly apply to α and β series exosuits.
Fixed a bug where the controller would not vibrate when taking certain attacks.
Increased the number of anti-aliasing options.
Enemy Adjustments
Fixed a bug for Rathalos and Neo Triceratops battles where enemies would sometimes become transparent.
Fixed a bug for the Neo Triceratops battle where players could become stuck in certain positions.
Fixed a bug where incorrect damage values would be displayed when a Kinetic Rock would reflect off of a Neo Triceratops’ shield.
Fixed a bug where deploying a shield with Roadblock β while near a Sniper Neosaur could sometimes trigger a self-destruct.
UI Adjustments
The text for how to obtain The The Influence Emote was fixed.
Other typos in the game text have been fixed.
Achievements/Trophies
Fixed a bug where the “Cretaceous Eradicator” achievement/trophy wouldn’t be awarded despite the Battle Records listing 100,000-plus dinosaurs being defeated.
Other minor bugs have also been fixed.
We will let our readers know when the next Exoprimal update is out in the near future.
Embark Studios has released The Finals update 2.5.0 (PS5 update version 1.000.026) for several balance changes. The team also plans to fix the the effects of the Stun Gun in a future update. You can check out the April 10 patch notes posted down below.
The Finals Update 2.5.0 Patch Notes:
PS5 Update Version: 1.000.026
Today, we’re bringing you an update with some balance changes and dev comments on future changes to both the Stun Gun and the Cloaking Device!
The second Community Challenge has come to an end. Congratulations on reaching the goal! We were never worried (maybe a little worried), enjoy your brand new Boombox — and special shout out to player “Goo and Sledge” for pushing the platform an astounding 185km!
Also, you may have noticed that we have switched to using Embark ID as our main Display name in-game. You can change your Embark ID display name by visiting the Embark Portal.
Now! Let’s get into the changes included in Update 2.5.0:
Balance Changes
Gadgets
Data Reshaper
Range increased from 5m to 15m
Target FOV decreased from 25 degrees to 12 degrees
Dev note: to account for the increased range.
Stun Gun
Dev Note: We’re aware of player frustrations around being stunned by the Stun Gun and are planning some changes to get it to a better place. However, these changes require more testing before we deploy them so it will be update 2.6 before these arrive.
Specializations
Cloaking Device
Increased the activation cost from 14.2% to 33%.
Dev Note: This does not change the maximum sustain time, but makes it drain faster when toggling it on and off too frequently.
In addition to this change, we’re also investigating changes to the visibility of cloaked players, but these will not be deployed until the 2.6 update as they require more testing
Mesh Shield
Decreased health from 1000 to 750
Weapons
KS-23
Bullet dispersion reduced when jumping, sprinting, or zoomed in, to make the weapon more accurate
Security
AFK/Idle rule enhancements
Added detections for software such as cheat tools and injectors, leading to suspensions
Be on the lookout when the next patch for The Finals is released very soon.
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