With the holidays in full swing, Activision is once again joining in the festivities as the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone Christmas event kicks off for the year! Otherwise known as “CODMAS 2023,” this brings holiday-themed maps, modes and more.
Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone Christmas Event 2023 – CODMAS 2023 Details:
Schedule: Starts today (December 19, and runs until January 3, 2024 at 8 am PT/11 am ET/12 am HKT.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Santa’s Slayground (Multiplayer, Zombies, Call of Duty: Warzone)
Themed Maps and Limited Modes in Multiplayer
CODMAS in Modern Warfare Zombies
Slay Ride Resurgence comes to Call of Duty: Warzone
New Year, new event: Face the Vortex
Santa’s Slayground (Multiplayer, Zombies, Call of Duty: Warzone)
Season’s Eatings! Santa Gnaws is here to terrorize all who would disobey him. Prove your worth by completing up to eight challenges in the Santa’s Slayground in-game event to earn prizes more impressive than a lump of coal. Get rewards like consumable items and cosmetics such as the “Christmas Skulls” Calling Card, the “Elfsecution” Finishing Move, and the Weapon Blueprint/Operator Skin.
Play across new themed maps and modes as you complete the challenges in Multiplayer, Zombies, and Call of Duty: Warzone.
Themed Maps and Limited Modes in Multiplayer
Shipmas
Pack your ugly sweater and deploy to the frozen sea in this cold-weather version of Shipment. Keep your head on a swivel to avoid joining the other corpses in cold storage.
Hangover
Toast to the New Year in this winter-themed Highrise decked with lights, garlands, and festive flair. The battle takes place at night for a new gameplay experience, so bring your best and celebrate in the victory screen.
New Limited-Time Modes
Infectious Holiday
Play Infected in a lobby full of Santa Claus Operators. Infected players will transform into the Zombie Santa Skin. Combine cheerfulness with combat prowess to retain those rosy cheeks against the undead menace.
Snowfight
In this Gunfight iteration, the first two rounds are decided by a snowball fight. These snowballs hit hard, so stay light on your feet. Capture the suspiciously yellow snowball in the center of the map for a one-hit elimination. After regular Loadouts return in the third round, players can still loot snowballs placed throughout the map.
CODMAS in Modern Warfare Zombies
Encounter new seasonal enemy models and updated infil music and collect snowballs around the map, which can be used to launch deadly attacks.
Slay Ride Resurgence Comes to Call of Duty: Warzone
Play the limited-time Slay Ride Resurgence Playlist during the CODMAS event for the chance to earn high-quality loot by decorating trees and taking on Santa in an ambush on the seasonal train.
Slay Ride
Take the fight to Santa aboard the train traveling through Urzikstan. Succeed in toppling the king of Christmas to earn powerful in-game loot and an Emblem proving your prowess.
Deck the Halls
Deploy to one of six Deck the Halls tree-themed capture points marked on the Tac Map in Slay Ride Resurgence, and loot up with high-tier gear right at the start of the match. Standing near the tree with no opponents nearby will begin the festive decorating. The tree can be upgraded to Tier 2 or become fully decorated at Tier 3, improving the value of the loot. The more decorated your tree, the better the weapons, Killstreaks, and in-game Cash you’ll earn in return.
New Year, New Event: Face the Vortex
Schedule: The Vortex event kicks off January 3 after CODMAS 2023, and runs until January 17.
Enter the flames of the Vortex to fight for cataclysmic rewards. In this event, players will progress through the 15 available rewards by playing in the Vortex-themed maps Tetanus, Satan’s Quarry, and Sporeyard.
Tetanus
In this otherworld version of Rust, Operators find themselves in an otherworldly desert during a planetary storm. Strips of neon-green light attached to the infrastructure enhance the sci-feel feel of the fight.
Satan’s Quarry
Enter this pit of fire and brimstone only if you dare. Huge chains piercing the skies signal a hellish destination in which only the bold stand the chance to survive.
Sporeyard
The iconic boneyard shows signs of fungal infestation as glowing blue flora spreads throughout the map, dispensed by the towering toadstools surrounding the borders.
Enjoy the holiday festivities! Once a new info drop on the mid-season update is revealed, we’ll let our readers know.
As part of the massive hack that stole tons of data from Insomniac Games, an upcoming games roadmap has leaked. The roadmap reveals plans for a Venom spinoff, Spider-Man 3, a new Ratchet and Clank game, and perhaps most intriguingly, an X-Men game.
The data come from a few slides that have been circulating on the internet, though most material is available on the GamingLeaksAndRumours subreddit. You can view them below:
There are a few big takeaways from these slides. For starters, the Venom game is apparently set to release near the end of 2025, or at least that was the plan at some point. Furthermore, the game’s full title is apparently Venom: Lethal Protector, which is the name of a Venom comic run from the 90s that’s often used as a nickname for the symbiote anti-hero. The Venom game will also feature multiple playable characters and an 8-10 hour playtime, complete with 12 main missions and a handful of side content.
We can also see a slot for Spider-Man 3, which should come as no surprise. After the massive success of Spider-Man 2, it makes sense for Insomniac to want to continue the series. Creative Director Bryan Intihar has already teased a potential for epic scope from Spider-Man 3, which is currently slated for late 2028 according to the roadmap.
Finally, we can see that a new Ratchet and Clank game and a new X-Men title are on the slate for 2029 and 2030, respectively. While we don’t know much about X-Men beyond some licensing terms, it’s clear that Insomniac is hoping to make a series out of it. In terms of Ratchet and Clank, there’s a few pieces of concept art that give us a peek at the game’s general tone. These games are far off, so we’re probably not going to hear about them for a long time.
This is all very compelling news. As always, keep in mind that there’s no telling when any of these slides originated, meaning that Insomniac’s entire plan could have changed between then and now. Nonetheless, we’re optimistic about the studio’s future, as they always do great work, and these IPs are all pretty exciting.
We’ll be sure to keep our readers in the loop as we learn more.
Sabotage Studio has released Sea of Stars Update 1.005.001 today, December 19. Here’s everything we know included in today’s Sea of Stars patch notes.
Sea of Stars Update 1.005.001 | Sea of Stars December 18 Patch Notes |
While the studio hasn’t released full patch notes on the update, we know from an announcement on their discord this past week that this update replaces one of the in-game NPCs.
“A small patch will be going live on Steam and be submitted to consoles soon to replace the builder NPC in Mirth.
We arrived at this decision after carefully monitoring events over the past few weeks, and while it is not our place to pass judgment, we do make it a priority to maintain a positive and optimistic space that reflects the spirit of our intentions, be they creative or otherwise.
As always, we appreciate your support and trust you to respect our decision while keeping the tone of the conversation in line with the essence of what makes our games and our community what they are. Thank you.”
For those unaware of what NPC this is referring to, it’s Jirard the Constructionist, who is based on Jirard Khalil The Completionist. As for the reason, it’s been alleged by two YouTubers, Karl Jobst and Mutahar of ‘SomeOrdinaryGamers,’ that Jirard’s Open Hand Foundation, a charity built to meet the needs of people, has been withholding more than $600,000 since it was first registered back in 2014. That funding was meant to go to charities. Jirard issued the following statement, saying the funds have been donated, though many have been quick to point out that it only happened when this was brought to light.
Hey everyone. I know you all have had questions. I want to assure you all that the funds we have raised together through IndieLand and The Open Hand Foundation are safe, accounted for, and have been donated. $600k went to a leading charity that specializes in FTD, and was… pic.twitter.com/GQjhptwxsA
Whether he’s guilty or innocent, the decision to remove him from Sea of Stars was a completely understandable one, as it’s one issue that Sabotage Studio probably wants to deal with later.
If there are more changes included in this update, we’ll be sure to let you all know. For now, assume this is the only change.
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It’s a new Tuesday, bringing yet another store refresh for Fallout players. That’s right, the items for sale in Fallout 76’sAtomic Shop have been updated!
As usual, MP1st is here with the new Fallout 76 Atomic Shop weekly update today, December 19’s list of items for sale. Check out this week’s best Atomic Shop items and bundles below.
New Fallout 76 Atomic Shop Weekly Update for December 19:
Notable Items This Week:
Light Em Up Weapon Bundle – 1800
Life Above Ground Bundle – 1200
Bundle: Comin’ To Town – 910
Vault-Tec Holiday Village Bundle – 1200
Sam Nguyen Bundle – 1800
Under The Tree Bundle – 840
Valorous Alistair Bundle – 1050
Drive-In Dolly Bundle – 980
C.A.M.P. Signs Bundle – 525
High Stakes Shelter – 2000
Santa’s Warriors Bundle – 1800
Naughty Elf Paint – 1200
Santatron Station – Free
What is the Fallout 76 Atomic Shop?
The Atomic Shop is an in-game store in Fallout 76 offering cosmetics, C.A.M.P. objects and more in exchange for a special currency called Atoms. Most purchases are unlocked account-wide, and may be accessed by any character on the account.
Some objects require an in-game plan to be learned in order to gain access, while other items are only unlocked for a single, specified character. All exclusive items are character-bound, and cannot be dropped or traded with other players. The Atomic Shop is accessible at any time from the main menu, as well as the pause screen after leaving Vault 76 for the first time.
That’s it for this week’s refresh. Is there anything in particular that interests you?
If not, there’s always next week, which we’ll have covered, so be sure to check again next Tuesday!
There may be a good reason why Sunset Overdrive hasn’t gotten a sequel yet, as the latest info from the Insomniac Games’ ransomware attack has revealed the game’s budget and how much Insomniac Games earned on it.
As posted on ResetEra, the Xbox and PC exclusive title, Sunset Overdrive, reportedly cost the studio roughly $42.6 million dollars to make, with a net profit hitting over $49.7 million. Approximately $7 million past the breakeven point, though for the studio, their shared cut was only a measly $567 dollars. No, you’re not reading that wrong. Insomniac Games’ cut for Sunset Overdrive is barely more than a single PS5.
Ultimately, the title reached 1.9 million units sold across Xbox and PC.
Even if the PlayStation fanbase is far more significant than what is on Xbox, the reward may not outweigh the risks. That’s not to say it can never happen, but with this information now public, it may be time to keep those expectations in check.
However, that’s not the worst of it, as while there are some titles that earned the studio no money, their biggest commercial failure appears to be EA’s Fuse. The studio earned no money on that, with a $36.2 million budget and net sale of $4.8 million. We are looking at about a $31.5 million loss, which is their biggest reported loss on the sheet.
Looking at this from a bigger picture, one could understand why Insomniac Games finally decided to sell to Sony. The Spider-Man franchise has certainly seen a major turnaround for the studio, which may also be why they’re working on a Wolverine game, and reportedly X-Men next.
Expect plenty of more news to surface throughout the day, as more and more information is uncovered from the breach.
As Xur departs from Destiny until next Friday, a new set of weekly activities and Eververse offerings have rushed in to keep players busy. The new Destiny 2 weekly reset December 19, 2023 refresh of activities is now live, fully detailed below along with the new Eververse inventory.
Shielded Foes: You will face combatants with [Arc] Arc, [Solar] Solar, and [Void] Void shields.
Increased Vanguard Rank: All Vanguard Rank point gains are increased!
Hero Modifiers: Extra Shields Maximum Effective Level 1765
Champion Foes: You will face [Shield-Piercing] Barrier and [Stagger] Unstoppable Champions. Visit the Character or Mod Customization screen to view your active anti-Champion perks.
Arc Threat: 25% increase to incoming Arc damage.
Empath: Enhanced radar. Take increased damage from melee.
Overcharged Weapons: Weapon overcharges from the Seasonal Artifact are active in this activity. Kinetic weapons do increased damage when your subclass element matches an active surge.
Strand Surge: 25% bonus to outgoing Strand damage.
Solar Surge: 25% bonus to outgoing Solar damage.
Overcharged Machine Gun: 25% bonus to Machine Gun damage.
Galvanized: Combatants have more health and are more difficult to stun.
Nightfall: Legend
All previous modifiers
Legend Modifiers: Locked Loadout Extra Shields Maximum Effective Level 1815
Equipment Locked: You will not be able to change your equipment after this activity starts.
Nightfall: Master
All previous modifiers
Master Modifiers: Extra Champions Locked Loadout Extra Shields Maximum Effective Level 1820
Famine: All ammunition drops are significantly reduced.
Nightfall: Grandmaster
All previous modifiers
Grandmaster Modifiers: Extinguish Limited Revives Contest Join In Progress Disabled Extra Champions Locked Loadout Extra Shields Maximum Effective Level 1815
Extinguish: If your fireteam falls in a Restricted Zone, everyone is returned to orbit.
Limited Revives: Limited fireteam revives. Gain additional revives by defeating Champions.
Scorched Earth: Enemies throw grenades significantly more often.
Chase down a Shadow Legionary wreaking havoc in the VexNet.
Vex Incursion Zone: Límíng Harbor
The Vex are testing CloudArk defenses in this region. Reality fractures as the VexNet bleeds through into Neomuna.
Legacy Activities
Savathûn’s Throne World
Campaign Mission: The Ritual: Disrupt Savathûn’s ritual to steal the Traveler by revealing a lost secret from her past.
Europa
Eclipsed Zone: Cadmus Ridge
Empire Hunt: The Technocrat: Hero: Defeat Eramis’s technology expert, Praksis, the Technocrat.
Exo Challenge: Simulation: Safeguard: Simulated Skill-Set Training: Test your defensive abilities amongst a Vex onslaught.
Moon:
Campaign Mission: In the Deep
Wandering Nightmare: Nightmare of Xortal, Sworn of Crota (Sorrow’s Harbor)
Trove Guardian is in Hellmouth
Dreaming City: Strong Curse
Petra is at Rheasilvia.
Weekly Mission: Dark Monastery – Provide recon for Petra’s forces by investigating strange enemy activity in Rheasilvia.
Ascendant Challenge: Ouroborea, Aphelion’s Rest
Blind Well: Taken, Plague: Inomina
Miscellaneous
Ada-1’s Wares
Name
Description
Cost
Bergusian Night
Apply this shader to change the color of your gear.
10000 Glimmer
Kairos Black
Apply this shader to change the color of your gear.
10000 Glimmer
New Monarchy Regalia
Apply this shader to change the color of your gear.
10000 Glimmer
Upgrade Module
A collection of universal components that can be used to infuse power between gear items. Can be purchased from the Gunsmith or acquired from special reward sources.
Modifications for your ship’s transmat systems, so you’ll always arrive in style.
Transmat Effect
450 Bright Dust
Weekly Bounties
Eva Levante, Charming Old Lady
Name
Description
Cost
Requirement
Reward
The Spirit of Giving
Deliver holiday treats to recipients all over the system.
1000 Glimmer
5 Gifts delivered
XP++ & Bright Dust & Random Ingredient & 30 Essence of Dawning & 40 Essence of Dawning & 10 Dawning Spirit
Snowball Fight
Defeat combatants with snowballs. Snowballs spawn when combatants are defeated with abilities or Dawning weapons.
1000 Glimmer
50 Targets
XP++ & Bright Dust & Random Ingredient & 30 Essence of Dawning & 40 Essence of Dawning & 10 Dawning Spirit
Petra Venj, The Dreaming City
Name
Description
Cost
Requirement
Reward
Ascendant Challenge
“The Awoken have long practiced the art of walking between worlds.” —Techeun Kalli
1500 Glimmer
1 Ascendant challenge completed
XP++ & Dark Fragment & Legendary Gear
Gateway Between Worlds
“The Blind Well can split wide the veins that run between realities.” —Techeun Sedia
40 Dark Fragment
10 Activity completions
XP++ & Offering to the Oracle
Eris Morn, Moon
Name
Description
Cost
Requirement
Reward
Slow-Wave Disruption
Complete waves of Altars of Sorrow in Sorrow’s Harbor.
1000 Glimmer
7 Waves completed
Hymn of Desecration
Lunar Spelunker
Loot chests in 3 of the Moon’s Lost Sectors.
1000 Glimmer
1 K1 Communion Lost Sector looted & 1 K1 Logistics Lost Sector looted & 1 K1 Crew Quarters Lost Sector looted
1 Firewall Data Fragment
Lectern of Enchantment, Moon
Name
Description
Cost
Requirement
Reward
Nightmare Hunter
Defeat Nightmares in Nightmare Hunts.
5 Phantasmal Fragment
100 Nightmares
XP++ & 1 Phantasmal Core
Nightmare Sojourner
Defeat Nightmares in Lost Sectors across the solar system. Nightmares defeated on the Moon only grant reduced progress.
5 Phantasmal Fragment
100 Nightmares
XP++ & 1 Phantasmal Core
Variks, Europa
Name
Description
Cost
Requirement
Reward
Courageous Expedition
On Europa, complete Lost Sectors, public events, and patrols.
1000 Glimmer
15 Progress
XP++
Controlled Experiment
During the Empire Hunt “The Technocrat,” defeat Praksis and earn points by defeating combatants with precision final blows. Higher difficulties grant more efficient progress.
1000 Glimmer
50 [Headshot] Precision & 1 Praksis, the Technocrat defeated
XP++
Shaw Han, Cosmodrome
Name
Description
Cost
Requirement
Reward
Public Disturbance
Complete public events on the Cosmodrome. Heroic public events grant the most efficient progress.
1000 Glimmer
3 Public events
XP++ & Glimmer
Full Spectrum
Defeat combatants on the Cosmodrome with Arc, Void, and Solar damage.
1000 Glimmer
25 [Arc] Arc & 25 [Void] Void & 25 [Solar] Solar
XP++ & Glimmer
Starhorse, Eternity
Name
Description
Cost
Requirement
Reward
Sticky Situation
Complete the following objectives in a single run of Dares of Eternity. Objectives will reset if not completed when the activity ends. Defeat combatants with attached grenade abilities, defeat combatants with grenades, and complete the activity with an impressive score.
Complete the following objectives in a single run of Dares of Eternity. Objectives will reset if not completed when the activity ends. Defeat combatants with grenade abilities or Grenade Launchers, rapidly defeat combatants, and complete the activity with an impressive score.
Complete the following objectives in a single run of Dares of Eternity on Legend difficulty. Objectives will reset if not completed when the activity ends. Defeat combatants while using abilities of any type, defeat combatants while using Energy or Power weapons, and complete the activity with a incredible score.
7 Strange Coin
80 Ability & 80 Energy or Power weapons & 1 300000 Points
In the Vex Incursion Zone, defeat combatants using Strand to obtain Shellcode Fragments. Open a Terminal Overload Key Chest to obtain a Polymorphic Engine.
1000 Glimmer
8 Shellcode Fragments & 1 Polymorphic Engine
XP++ & Polymorphic Shellcode
Seasonal Challenges
Name
Description
Objectives
Rewards
Wishseeker IV
Complete Week 4 of “Wishing All the Best.”
1
Challenger XP+
Wishing Well
Open chests in Riven’s Lair and The Coil.
25 Chests
Challenger XP++
Foes of the Dragon: Vex
Defeat Vex anywhere in the system. Defeating Vex in Riven’s Lair or The Coil grants additional progress. Additionally, break pots in The Coil.
125 Vex & 10 Pots broken
Challenger XP+
Classified
Keep it secret. Keep it safe.
Gotta Win Them All
Complete activities in Vanguard, Gambit, or Crucible playlists. Bonus progress is granted for completing Vanguard playlist activities at Hero difficulty or higher, or for winning Gambit or Crucible matches.
30 Progress
Challenger XP++ & Bright Dust
Grandmaster
Complete any Nightfall strike on Grandmaster.
1 Nightfall
Challenger XP+++ & Bright Dust
Notable Armor Rolls
Only notable rolls (stat total >= 59 or single stat >= 26) are listed here.
As part of the recent massive Insomniac Games leak following a ransomware attack, the total Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 budget has been revealed. The number was revealed as part of an Insomniac return on investment (ROI) sheet, which also shows budgets for Spider-Man 3 and Wolverine.
The chart was posted on the GamingLeaksAndRumours subreddit by user Bartman013. The post includes a link to the following image on imgur:
This image reveals some interesting numbers for Insomniac. Firstly, we can see that the total costs listed for Spider-Man 2 is a whopping $315 million. The image also lists Spider-Man 2 as having an estimated $75 million profit. Given that the game has sold five million copies in its first month, it’s likely to far surpass that number.
We can also see some other compelling budgeting numbers on this chart. Spider-Man 3, which isn’t due for several years, is estimated to cost a total of $385 million. Furthermore, Wolverine is actually estimated to have a smaller budget than both of these games, coming in at only $305 million. Both of these games are expected to hit a pretty significant profit, with Spider-Man 3 hoping to hit $170 million and Wolverine aiming for $85 million.
The data breach also revealed some work-in-progress gameplay of the unreleased Wolverine game, which you can check out here. Keep in mind that it’s likely an early build and that it will probably change significantly before release.
Remedy Entertainment has released Alan Wake 2 update 1.000.014 (Xbox version 1.0.0.14, PC version 1.0.14) and this unannounced patch comes after the huge The Final Draft title update was released last week. Don’t expect any new content from this outside of fixes. Read on for the Alan Wake 2 new update patch notes for today.
Alan Wake 2 Update 1.000.014 Patch Notes:
Xbox Version: 1.0.0.14
PC Version: 1.0.14
Size: 420MB (PS5), 1.6GB (Xbox)
Update: Complete patch notes have been added.
Global
Fixed an issue where players were unable to pick up inventory capacity upgrades as Saga at Cauldron Lake shore and at the Bright Fall’s fishing pier.
New Game Plus
Removed duplicate Charms from the player’s inventory.
Prevent players from getting duplicate Charms.
New Game Plus now tracks players unlocks from all the previous games, not just from the first playthrough.
If you already have unlocked New Game Plus, you need to load any checkpoint from a non-New Game Plus session before starting a New Game Plus.
Note: You also need to start a completely fresh New Game Plus save file for the unlocks to take effect, after loading in an old checkpoint from a non-New Game Plus session.
Stubborn “Bright Falls” manuscript page in the bunker forest shack has been taught some manners and is now ready to be picked up by the players.
While Remedy hasn’t said anything about today’s patch, chances are it’s. for the missing items bug that surfaced in New Game+ for a lot of players. You can read up on what that issue is causing right here.
Another issue that hasn’t been resolved with The Final Draft patch is the bugged Echo outside the Oceanview Hotel. Hopefully, with today’s patch, those two issues will be resolved.
Once Remedy releases the official patch notes, we’ll update the article to reflect the changes, so refresh this page from time to time.
Update: Remedy has released the official patch notes, and we’ve updated the article to reflect it.
Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord update 1.16 has been released this December 19, and this is following the big 1.2.7 patch released last week. Note that for Xbox owners, the 1.2.7 patch has been made available today. Read on for what’s new in the Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord new update patch notes for December 19.
Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord Update 1.16 Patch Notes | Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord New Update Patch Notes:
Update (Dec. 21):Talesworlds has released the changelog for patch version 1.2.8, which we suspect is what is in this patch.
Singleplayer
Crashes
Fixed a crash that occurred when hovering on the settlement overlay tooltip while leaving the settlement.
Fixed a crash that occurred when the mercenary player became a vassal of the same kingdom.
Fixed a crash that occurred when a caravan or villager party tried to donate/sell hero prisoners.
Fixed a crash that occurred when closing the game.
Fixed a crash that occurred when trying to skip the initial video.
Multiplayer
Crashes
Fixed a crash that occurred when clicking the lobby Clan button using the GOG build.
Both
Fixes
Fixed a bug that caused high FPS to reduce the turn speed of mounted troops with couched lances.
Modding
Fixed a bug that prevented C# side assertions from showing up in the Modding Kit.
So far, Talesworlds has not released any patch notes just yet. However, the studio did announce the Xbox patch is now available.
Hear ye! 📯 The v1.2.7 patch is now out on Xbox as well!
For reference, here are the patch notes for update 1.2.7:
Singleplayer
Fixes
Fixed a bug that prevented player-lead armies from donating troops to a settlement after capturing it.
Changes
Decreased the accuracy penalty applied when using a ranged weapon while mounted and having the riding skill level lower than 100.
Multiplayer
Fixes
Fixed a bug that prevented the “Join as Admin” menu action from opening the Map Downloader.
Fixed a bug that caused the same map to be displayed on the Map Downloader multiple times if used multiple times in the config.
Both
Fixes
Fixed a bug that caused throwing weapons to be too accurate during the readying phase.
Changes
Reduced the Head and Neck pierce damage multiplier from 1.5 to 1.25 for all melee thrust attacks (reduction mentioned in v1.2.4 patch notes introduced no actual change).
Modding
Removed the readonly parameter from the Multiplayer Compression Info classes.
Once a new set of patch notes are released, we’ll update the article.
A new set of weekly missions and store items has now arrived in Battlefield! Our Battlefield 2042 Season 6 Week 11 weekly missions, store bundles, and Portal Modes post details the new missions, modes, and store items for this week below.
Techland has released Dying Light 2 update 1.43 (PS5 version 1.043), which is the game’s big Winter Update! This update includes new finishers, new animations, and more. Read on for the official Dying Light 2 December 19 patch notes now.
Get ready for Winter Tales as Villedor becomes covered in winter’s frost. Baka is back with new bounties and rewards for an upcoming event. Remember to write a letter to Santa because he is probably near the city, and gifts are falling from the sky. However, be wary, as they might be protected by Naughty Infected, who are invading the city again.
This year, snow has arrived in Villedor, so remember to visit your favorite spots in the City and prepare your camera for festive snaps.
Be sure to check out the Bazaar, where survivors have started decorating the Christmas Tree. They may need some help with that.
Event will be available to you till 5th January New Enemy Variants
With the Update, a new wave of enemy variants will show up on the streets of the City.
Watch out for biters, carrying the deadly gas tanks on their backs. You can encounter three new variants:
Don’t get too close to the Toxic one – he will release a deadly cloud around himself
Stop your enemies where you want them – Freezing biter will prevent them from moving
Watch incinerating biter throw fire puddles around him – but not from too close, or you will be engulfed in the fireball he turns into!
Virals also turn more vicious – some of them will spit in your direction to keep you away. You may also encounter them carrying gas tank.
Don’t get surprised by the new Goon variant – their scream will alert banshees, waiting in the dark corners to attack you.
New Weapons – Polearms
Diversify your battlefield tactics with the arrival of Polearms! This new weapon type offers extended reach, allowing for strategic engagements and versatile playstyles. Pick them up from the cold dead hands of enemies that carried them before, or visit weapon vendors.
Don’t forget to visit Shen Xiu (Chapter 2 Agent) and Pilgrim Outpost! And of course, the new weapon type comes with its unique finisher.
Nocturnal Weapons
We are introducing a new type of weapon specifically designed for better effectiveness during night fights. Nocturnal Weapons come only in higher rarities – from unique to exotics, so just because of that they’re already quite formidable. But what sets these weapons apart are their special affixes (triggered during the night) and cool, fluorescent appearances. Some of these weapons are designed to focus on handling specific types of infected, so choose wisely which one you will bring into the night. However, keep in mind that, as powerful as they are, they also drain your immunity faster, so using them is a classic risk-and-reward mechanic. Participate in Night Encounters, and fight Volatiles, Backpack Biters, and several others to obtain them. Make sure to visit Harper and Pilgrim Outpost. Explore the night and discover your first Nocturnal Weapon.
Throwable Weapons
New Throwing Knife – Want to wreak havoc among hordes of enemies while slashing through them? We have the perfect solution: throw a new PK tool, an exploding knife, at your enemies, watch out for a short beep beep beep, and enjoy the small explosion, giving yourself much-needed space in tight situations.
Shurikens – What’s better than one shuriken? Three thrown simultaneously. Combine them with a katana, and you can be the one and only ninja in Villedor.
PS5 Cross-Gen Save
Cross-generation saves between PS4 and PS5 have arrived
If you play the previous generation your save will travel with you onto the next one – and your progress comes along for the ride.*
*Cross Gen transfer save will not transfer “Can’t Touch This”, “Lightning Reflexes” and DLC Trophies automatically to have them with you on the new console you have to follow additional steps:
open your PS4 version of the game and install the latest update
change an option in your profile – can be any change of video/audio options in the main menu
turn off the game on ps4 and download the update on the PS5
use save transfer functionality – this should ensure you get all your Trophies!
New Finishers
Your enthusiasm for new features doesn’t go unnoticed; we’ve heard you clearly.
Get ready for a fistfight and check 2 new hands finishers, waiting to be mastered in the midst of battle.
In addition, you can now get a chance to perform a finisher after successfully performing Perfect Dodge, Perfect Parry, X-Ray attack, and even when you release yourself from the Biter grab.
Nightrunner Tools in NG+
After completing a game and entering New Game+, all your Nightrunner Tools will stay with you. Players who already were in New Game + before this Update will receive missing Tools on level 2*
*The tools will be accessible in Open World free roaming, meaning several missions will prevent you from using them to ensure a smooth experience. Adequate information will be shown in those cases.
Game Update
We’ve also introduced the following fixes and improvements to the game:
Gameplay
• [PC] Players can now choose another key to bind the Expert grappling hook
• We adjusted Korek Charm to 40% damage buff at 25% of weapon durability
• Fixed an issue where Skullface will remain idle
• Fixed issue when objective marker displays improper information
• Fixed an issue where players could lure infected into Stamma’s Room
• Carnage Manica Shield blueprint accessible from the vendor, Manica can now be dismantled.
• Added new visual and audio effects showing elemental damage affecting the player
• Adjusted knuckledusters attack animation to look more natural
Co-op
• Fixed issue when Steam players couldn’t join players that were using Epic Games Launcher
• Fixed issue when Epic Players couldn’t join Steam Players
• Fixed the issue of the game crashing after joining coop sessions
• Fixed an issue when the objective disappeared after a short time after starting the generator in the “Bridge the Gap” Mission
• Fixed an issue when some infected could be seen walking in the air by the host in “Bridge the Gap” Mission
• Fixed an issue when the objective won’t progress after killing all enemies
• Fixed an issue where Volatile would ignore flashlights
Dev Tools
• Over 600 Hellraid assets are added to the DevTools library
• Implementation of LODs
UI
• Fixed an issue where an unknown key appeared in the tutorial when toggle crouch was turned off
• Fixed an issue where the challenge weapon had a red background icon and was shown as worn out in certain challenges
• Implemented cosmetic changes to the Tooltip in the Inventory UI
Technical
• Fixed issue with improper lighting on Howlers when they were standing in the sunlight
• Updated animations for various aspects of the game (including cutscenes, NPC animations, and more) with re-mocap involved
• Fixed issue with invisible collisions during “Kill the Renegades” objective
• Fixed Infected noises
• Fixed game crash after performing a quick resume
• Fixed graphical issue after entering the hospital
• Fixed issue for not getting trophies related to map activities
• Fixed Volatile AI and patrolling routes near VNC Tower, Highway, and Hills
• Fixed an issue with when GRE Aberration could be one-shot in spawning animation
• Fixed Cricket Bat icon during challenges
• Fixed Opera Machete balancing
• Fixed VFX during the fights in the Opera Arena
• Fixed an issue where a player could get stuck between textures
• Fixed issue where AI was not reacting to players
• Fixed an issue where the camera clips through the Kensei Outfit when healing
• Fixed an issue where the Mission Canceled title does not appear after canceling the mission
• Fixed visual effect of torches at the opera building entrance
• Fixed sound when players are under the influence of ongoing elemental damage
• Fixed an issue where players could get stuck on top of the ceiling near the Bazaar entrance
• Fixed an issue where Anomaly could be seen passing through the environment when leaping
• Fixed an issue where Cricket Bat, Scrapper Hammer, or Buccaneer failed to appear in the weapons wheel
• Fixed gaps between buildings in the city
• Fixed an issue where the map was blurred and shook while being affected by the howler’s scream
• Fixed an issue where a dot indication of a new item reappears on all items in the stash
• Fixed an issue where the trophy “Into the Unknown” was not chained to the rest of the main quest
• Fixed an issue where the camera would jitter while opening certain doors in a Dark hollow zone
• Fixed an issue where players were able to cut the enemy in half with knives
Improved Far-jump animation making it more immersive
You can read about the Winter update below from the official Twitter/X page.
Winter adventures in Villedor are beginning! Welcome the new update!
The Winter Tales update contains a bunch of improvements, one of the biggest being new mocap animations for cutscenes, NPC animations, new finishers, new enemy variants, and even more!
Winter adventures in Villedor are beginning!
Welcome the new update!
The Winter Tales update contains a bunch of improvements, one of the biggest being new mocap animations for cutscenes, NPC animations, new finishers, new enemy variants, and even more!
Check out more here and enjoy the winter, ho ho ho
If you want to read more details about the Winter update, you can click here to see the Pilgrim Outpost post. Enjoy the holiday content, zombie slayers
CyberConnect2 has released Naruto X Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections update 1.01 today to add new voiceover languages to the game. This update is out now for all platforms. Below are the patch notes for today’s Naruto update.
Naruto X Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections Update 1.01 Patch Notes | Naruto X Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections Update December 19 Patch Notes:
PlayStation®5 and PlayStation®4
Update Data Ver. 1.01
Added “French” to the voiceover language setting
Minor bug fixes
Xbox Series X|S and Xbox ONE
Update Data Ver. 1.02
Added “German” to the voiceover language setting.
Added “French” to the voiceover laguage setting.
Minor bug fixes
Nintendo Switch™
Update Data Ver. 1.01
Minor bug fixes
Voiceover for the following languages are available for free on eShop for Nintendo Switch™:
Neutral Spanish
Brazilian Portuguese
French
STEAM
Voiceover for the following languages are already implemented in the base game:
Neutral Spanish
Brazilian Portuguese
French
French
German
Online Custom Matchmaking
In addition, online custom matchmaking will be implemented at a later date.
FromSoftware Inc. has released Armored Core 6 update 1.005 today for both current-gen and last-gen platforms. This update brings in ranked matchmaking and more. Read on for the December 19 Armored Core 6 patch notes below.
“Ranked Match” and “Name Plate” features added to “NEST” menu
Added HUD elements for switching weapons with the Weapon Bay
New HEAD, CORE, ARMS and LEGS frame parts, as well as 4 new weapons
*Note: new parts unlock at the SHOP according to MISSION progress
▼Ranked Match
In Ranked Match, automatic matchmaking is used to allow players of similar ability to compete against one another.
Ranking System
Ranks are divided into UNRANKED, D, C, B, A and S. Players can aim for promotion to the next rank by earning RP (Rank Points).
Once players reach S-Rank, they receive a rating based on their ability. The top 100 rated S-Rank players will have this distinction displayed on their rank icon.
Rules
Ranked Matches employ Single (1v1) and Team (3v3) rulesets.
RP is earned through victories in Single matches, while in Team matches RP is earned through both victories and individual contribution.
The time limit is 2 minutes for Single matches and 3 minutes for Team matches. Maps are selected at random for each match.
Promotion
Once a player has earned the required RP for their current rank, they will enter a “Promotion Phase”.
During Promotion Phase, players will have a set number of matches to achieve good results and become eligible for promotion to the next rank.
Leaderboards
The top 100 rated Rank-S players will be posted to the leaderboards.
Information about each player such as their rating, name plate and AC configuration can be confirmed from the leaderboards.
Rank and Leaderboard Reset
Player ranks and leaderboards will be reset periodically.
Upon rank reset, players half-way up B-Rank and above will be relegated one rank according to their current rank and RP.
*Note: the next reset is scheduled for 29th February (Wed) 2024.
Name Plates and NP (Nest Points)
Some Name Plates are acquired by achieving good results in Ranked Matches, while others can be bought rom the Plate Shop.
Name Plates at the Plate Shop are purchased using NP (Nest Points) earned from Ranked Matches.
▼Balance Adjustments
【Weapon Units】
ASSAULT RIFLE “RF-024 TURNER”
: increased Accumulative Impact / Ideal Range / Effective Range, decreased Recoil. Reduced sway caused by accumulated Recoil
ASSAULT RIFLE “RF-025 SCUDDER”
: increased Accumulative Impact / Ideal Range / Effective Range, decreased Recoil. Reduced sway caused by accumulated Recoil
BURST ASSAULT RIFLE “MA-J-201 RANSETSU-AR”
: increased Accumulative Impact / Ideal Range / Effective Range. Reduced sway caused by accumulated Recoil
MACHINE GUN “MG-014 LUDLOW”
: increased Ideal Range / Effective Range. Reduced sway caused by accumulated Recoil
MACHINE GUN “DF-MG-02 CHANG-CHEN”
: increased Ideal Range / Effective Range. Reduced sway caused by accumulated Recoil
BURST MACHINE GUN “MA-E-210 ETSUJIN”
: increased Ideal Range / Effective Range. Reduced sway caused by accumulated Recoil
BAZOOKA “DF-BA-06 XUAN-GE”
: reduced explosion AOE
BAZOOKA “MAJESTIC”
: reduced explosion AOE
BAZOOKA “LITTLE GEM”
: reduced explosion AOE
LASER RIFLE “VE-66LRA”
: decreased Attack Power / Cooling, increased ATK Heat Buildup / Charge Time
: increased Guidance. Missile payloads now split closer to target
SPLIT MISSILE LAUNCHER “BML-G2/P16SPL-08”
: increased Guidance, decreased Homing Lock Time / Reload Time. Missile payloads now split closer to target
SPLIT MISSILE LAUNCHER “BML-G2/P17SPL-16”
: increased Guidance. Missile payloads now split closer to target
CLUSTER MISSILE LAUNCHER “WR-0999 DELIVERY BOY”
: improved tracking trajectory, making it less likely for missiles to collide with terrain
PLASMA MISSILE LAUNCHER “Vvc-70VPM”
: decreased Guidance. Adjusted firing interval so timing of each missile hit is less spread out
【Frame Parts】
ARMS “AR-011 MELANDER”
: increased Recoil Control
BIPEDAL “06-041 MIND ALPHA”
: decreased Weight
TETRAPOD “VP-424”
: increased speed limit while hovering. Decreased acceleration when using QB while hovering
TETRAPOD “LG-033M VERRILL”
: decreased acceleration when using QB while hovering
TANK “EL-TL-11 FORTALEZA”
: decreased AP / AB Thrust, increased AB EN Consumption. AC weight now has more impact on movement and boost speed
BOOSTER “BUERZEL/21D”
: increased QB EN Consumption, decreased AB Thrust
ACs with Tank legs will now perform a “readying” action at the moment of firing bazookas or grenade launchers
ACs with Bipedal, Reverse Joint or Tetrapod legs now have a longer period after performing a Boost Kick before being able to cancel into another action
ACs with Tetrapod legs now have reduced movement due to recoil when firing a weapon with high recoil while in mid-air
▼Bug Fixes and Other Improvements
【Player AC related fixes】
Added visual effect to LINEAR RIFLE “LR-036 CURTIS” and “LR-037 HARRIS” when overheating
Ascend input now accepted while using Quick Turn in mid-air
Queued input now accepted for melee weapon attacks while switching weapons with the Weapon Bay
*Note: excludes “44-143 HMMR” and “WB-0010 DOUBLE TROUBLE”
Scan visual effect radius now reflects the scan distance of that Head part
Mitigated attack performance disparity due to leg type with melee weapons, for enemy tracking angles, weapon trajectory, etc.
Fixed a bug that resulted in unintended enemy tracking when using a melee weapon while charging a back weapon
Mitigated a lingering tracking effect that would occur when performing a melee attack against certain large enemies, even after the initial approach
Fixed a bug that caused reduced accumulative recoil when firing two of the same weapon simultaneously from both hands
Fixed a bug that prevented shield deployment while firing a weapon on full-auto under certain conditions
Fixed a bug that caused reload-type weapons to have a slightly longer reload time when equipped to the left hand compared to the right
Mitigated the impact of frame rate fluctuation on rapid fire performance of certain weapons
Mitigated an issue that occurred when back weapons such as cannons were equipped to both back slots and fired simultaneously, where the right back weapon would fail to fire under certain conditions
Fixed a bug with certain back weapons, where firing the weapon during Assault Boost just after passing an enemy would cause the attack to veer away from the enemy
Fixed a bug that prevented display of the attack warning alert when firing missile lock weapons such as NEEDLE MISSILE LAUNCHER “EL-PW-01 TRUENO” while using Manual Aim
Fixed a bug with weapons that trigger a “readying” action when fired, where the action could be unintentionally cancelled with Assault Boost or Quick Boost
Mitigated an issue with LASER LANCE “VE-67LLA” where the camera would become unstable when firing
Fixed a bug when using PLASMA THROWER “44-143 HMMR” with Tank legs, where attacks made towards the rear side of the legs would fail to deflect even if they hit walls or terrain
Fixed a bug with PLASMA THROWER “44-143 HMMR” where attacks would be flagged as deflected if they made contact with walls or terrain immediately after hitting an enemy
Fixed a bug with PLASMA THROWER “44-143 HMMR” where performing a regular attack immediately after using Assault Boost would fire the weapon without stopping Assault Boost as normal
Fixed a bug with NAPALM BOMB LAUNCHER “MA-T-222 KYORAI”, JAMMING BOMB LAUNCHER ”MA-T-223 KYORIKU” and STUN BOMB LAUNCHER “WS-1200 THERAPIST” when the same weapon was equipped to both hands and charged to fire simultaneously, the right hand attack would fail
Fixed a bug with NAPALM BOMB LAUNCHER ”MA-T-222 KYORAI”, JAMMING BOMB LAUNCHER “MA-T-223 KYORIKU” and STUN BOMB LAUNCHER “WS-1200 THERAPIST” where the charge shot animation would not play correctly when performed after certain actions
Fixed a bug with STUN BOMB LAUNCHER “WS-1200 THERAPIST” where rounds would fail to explode after the time delay when fired directly beneath the player AC
Fixed a bug with CORAL RIFLE “IB-C03W1: WLT 011” that allowed Quick Turn to be used during a fully charged attack
Fixed a bug where regular attacks from MULTI ENERGY RIFLE “44-142 KRSV” would not collide with certain objects
Fixed a bug when using CORAL SHIELD “IB-C03W4: NGI 028” where a full-auto weapon equipped to the left hand would fail to fire after reloading even if the attack input was continually pressed
Fixed a bug with BULLET ORBIT “BO-044 HUXLEY” and LASER ORBIT “45-091 ORBT” where attacking with these weapons while the player AC has its back turned to the enemy would result in the initial shot to veer away from the enemy
Fixed a bug that prevented the core expansion “Pulse Protection” from reaching its full potential against charged attacks from CORAL OSCILLATOR “IB-C03W2: WLT 101” and fully charged attacks from CORAL RIFLE “IB-C03W1: WLT 011”
Fixed a bug that prevented cancellation of Boost Kick recovery by using Assault Boost
Fixed a bug with Tetrapod and Tank legs that reset the time required for EN recovery with jump/ascend input when EN is fully used up
Fixed a bug with Tetrapod and Tank legs when using Assault Boost or Quick Boost to cancel attack recovery from ranged weapons that trigger a “readying” action such as charged attacks, bazookas, grenade launchers, etc., where cancelling would cause the attack to veer off target
Fixed a bug with Tetrapod and Tank legs when using PLASMA THROWER “44-143 HMMR” where boost movement would be disabled when attacks from this weapon would hit the terrain and deflect
Fixed a bug with Tetrapod and Tank legs that nullified the guard state of CORAL SHIELD “IB-C03W4: NGI 028” if a ranged weapon that triggers a “readying” action such as charged attacks, bazookas, grenade launchers, etc. is used while the shield is deployed
Fixed a bug with Tank legs that prevented the use of weapons (excluding some charge attacks) while turning on the spot
Fixed a bug with Tank legs where the guard state of a shield would remain for a very short time after releasing the deploy input
Fixed a bug that caused charged attack inputs to fail, and attack animations to play incorrectly during landing recovery after falling from high altitude without boost movement
Fixed a bug that prevented boost movement from toggling on after using Assault Boost if it was previously in the off state
Fixed a bug that caused excessive visual effects for charging an attack with a hand-held weapon under certain conditions
Fixed a bug that removed the booster visual effect if a weapon switch was performed with Weapon Bay during Assault Boost
Improved usability of core expansion input during Assault Boost
【Mission/enemy related fixes】
During certain missions with dialogue events, the appearance of an event branching choice will no longer cause charged attacks to fire prematurely
Fixed a bug during missions such as “Ocean Crossing” that feature the “AM06: WATCHER” enemy, where some of the enemy’s attacks fail to stagger the player AC even when the ACS Strain limit is reached
Fixed a bug during the mission “Attack the Refueling Base” that prevented mission progress beyond defeating the boss AC
Fixed a bug during the mission “Eliminate “Honest” Brute” that prevented acquisition of credit reward or combat logs if the Tetrapod MT is defeated due to a fall
Fixed a bug during the mission “Tunnel Sabotage” that prevented mission progress beyond destroying the objective under certain conditions
Fixed a bug during the mission “Prisoner Rescue” that prevented progress due to an event not triggering
Fixed a bug that prevented the game from loading completely at the start of certain missions
【Online match related fixes】
Fixed a bug with Custom Matches that prevented keywords from functioning correctly when creating a room
In Single online matches, slow-motion effect upon defeating an opponent is now visible for all players including spectators
Mitigated sync issues between players for projectile impact timing with attacks from certain weapons, such as bazookas and plasma rifles
Fixed a bug with LIGHT WAVE CANNON “IA-C01W3: AURORA” where the energy balls released from an attack weren’t all being rendered
Attacks from LIGHT WAVE CANNON “IA-C01W3: AURORA” now trigger hit detection based on the player on the receiving end of the attack
Fixed a bug with CONTAINER MISSILE LAUNCHER “BML-G1/P29CNT” and LASER TURRET “VP-60LT” that caused attacks from these weapons to de-sync between players when manual aim mode was used
【System related fixes】
Added “SYSTEM” menu to the top of the “NEST” menu
Changed the default ordering of some parts in the Assemble menu
Motion Blur option restored in Photo Mode. Players can now switch between Camera Blur and Motion Blur
【Other】
Other bug fixes and improvements
【Steam】
Fixed an issue that prevented Tank leg ACs from ascending when the game is running at a high frame rate under the 120 FPS setting
▼Penalty for altering game content
As of this update distribution, illegal violations of the terms of use, such as alterations, falsifications, etc. made to the game’s programming or character data, will be met with a warning/penalty. Please do not play the game under illegally altered conditions.
The official patch notes have not been posted just yet, but FromSoftware did post highlights. Read on for the rest of the announcement below.
Major Features:
Ranked Match – NEST is getting an upgrade! Pilots will now be able to choose Ranked Match in order to compete with other foes and rivals as they clash, fight, and blast their way to the top of the leaderboards, one pile of scrap metal after the other. Fight all the way up to S-Rank in 1-on-1 and 3-on-3 matches.
Customizable Nameplates – In Custom and Ranked Matches, players will be able to customize a Name Plate, which will display their emblem and other information about their ranked skill. New Name Plates can be earned with Nest Points, which are received from participating in Ranked Matches, or depending on the results of the Ranked Matches.
We will update this post as soon as we can when the official patch notes are revealed later today. Stay tuned for all the latest news and updates.
Epic Games has released Fortnite update 1.000.121 today for some gameplay adjustments on all platforms. Check out the December 19 patch notes and details for Fortnite below.
Since The Big Bang, we’ve cooked up some improvements to Fortnite Battle Royale, LEGO Fortnite, Rocket Racing, and Fortnite Festival. Today’s update hits key areas that we want to address before our next update planned for early 2024.
FORTNITE BATTLE ROYALE
MOVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS
Movement speed has been increased when crouching, and running. We also reduced camera movement and adjusted the change in view while sprinting to encourage a smoother experience. Plus, we updated the movement animations to better match the adjustments in speed.
To help you get adjusted to these updates, we’ve reset everyone’s “Custom Diagonal Movement” settings, so please log in and reconfigure your settings to what feels best.
MEDALLIONS READABILITY
Society Medallion icons now stand out more on the map and should be easier to spot at a glance. We also reduced the visual noise present in the minimap when several Medallion zones are near one another, especially in the later Storm circles.
NIGHT VISIBILITY
We’ve brightened certain areas of the map where it was a little too dark during night.
STORM VISIBILITY
The visibility of the Storm’s edge has been improved so it’s more apparent how close it is, as we heard from the community it could be difficult to see.
WEAPON ICONS
We’re aware of feedback that the Frenzy Auto Shotgun and the Thunder Burst SMG weapon icons were too similar, making it hard to differentiate them. These icons have been updated to be more visually unique and legible.
RECENT BALANCE CHANGES
Last week, we also released a lot of balance changes to Battle Royale. Here’s a recap!
Flowberries now grant more Shield.
Increased damage for the Ranger Pistol, Shield Breaker EMP, and Ballistic Shield’s pistol.
Snowball Launcher mag size reduced.
Thunder Burst SMG mag size increased.
Reduced the drop rate of the Reaper Sniper Rifle.
Striker AR deals less damage.
The circle indicating a Society Medallion holder is smaller.
Society Medallions now have a brief delay before Shield regen begins. They also have slightly reduced regen rates and no longer refill 100% Shield (unless you have all five).
LEGO FORTNITE
Hungry? More Filling Snacks!
We heard feedback that food in LEGO Fortnite wasn’t reducing hunger very much, so we made adjustments to make your snacks more filling!
ELIMINATION WHILE CAVIN’
We fixed a bug that might have made you lose your items after being eliminated in the transition between aboveground and belowground. Thanks for your patience as this was being worked on — we understand it was frustrating to lose your items (we were losing our items too!).
ICYMI, last week we also made the following changes before today’s update:
DURABILITY
The durability of non-Rare/non-Epic tools and weapons has increased by 30%. For Rare/Epic tools and weapons, the durability has increased by 60%!
DAMAGE
Reduced damage of the Brute’s Poison area for all three Brutes.
Reduced damage of the Frost Scorpion explosion.
CRITTER CHANGES
Sand Scorpions, Scorpions found in caves, regular Scorpions, Crabs on the shoreline, Sand Spiders, and Alpine Frost Spiders are slightly easier to defeat.
Rams now give Heavy Wool.
OTHER TWEAKS AND IMPROVEMENTS
Grapplers now hold 30 charges.
Spiders won’t jumpscare you as often when turning over rocks.
ROCKET RACING
LONG QUEUE TIMES
We heard feedback that high-ranked racers have been experiencing long queue times in Rocket Racing, and our team is working on incremental improvements to help you get into your races faster. We’ll continue to monitor queue times and make adjustments if necessary.
CAR COLLISIONS
Car-on-car collisions have been a major topic among players, especially when a bump from behind spins your car 180 degrees. Today’s update will make those collisions a bit less punishing, and should help keep your car facing the finish line. We’ll continue to work on collision improvements for future updates too.
JACKIE OUTFIT QUEST
The Reach Gold rank in Rocket Racing Quest to unlock the Jackie Outfit was rewarding players for reaching Gold II instead of Gold I. We’ve patched this so that racers who have hit Gold I now just need to complete one full race to complete the Quest and receive the Jackie Outfit.
FORTNITE FESTIVAL
MISSING SONG LIBRARY
We fixed an error that caused players to see an empty song library in the Main Stage after suspending Fortnite on their device. This should also improve the pauses some players were encountering before a song starts.
FALL DAMAGE DISABLED
Fall damage has been disabled in the Main Stage’s Backstage. Jump off all the balconies you’d like, rockstars!
RESTART SONG
We’ve disabled the “Restart Song” functionality (available to Solo players) temporarily while we fix an error that was causing the game to become unresponsive.
INCORRECT POSTING TO LEADERBOARDS
We fixed an issue where some scores may have been posted to the wrong leaderboard. We will continue to monitor (and potentially audit) leaderboards moving forward to ensure their accuracy.
While the patch notes for this update have not been listed yet, here are some general issues that are being fixed from the official Fortnite Trello board.
GENERAL TOP ISSUES:
Players may get stuck in build mode
The Fire button may be missing for some new players on Android
BATTLE ROYALE TOP ISSUES:
Ranker’s Tags, Competitor’s Skyblades, and Competitor’s Time Brella may show an incorrect Rank.
Ranked Solo Zero Build activation schedule is 1 hour behind of what is stated in the game.
Characters are temporarily not able to be hired.
LEGO FORTNITE TOP ISSUES:
Error Creating Worlds
Starting Location sometimes far away from resources.
Keybinds Not Saving
Mobile – Players can’t eat after throwing or pushing a crate
Other players may spawn into your world far away from you
“Joining from the lobby” may appear to be Disabled.
Villagers not working at the Metal Smelter
ROCKET RACING TOP ISSUES:
Occasionally after skipping the Rocket Racing trailer, screen turns black and is unresponsive.
Ranked quests show incomplete after reaching the next rank.
Tracks sometimes have unexpected collisions
Player may be forced back to lobby from Post Match when a friend attempts to Late Join Players Ranked Races
Default outfit will not update/change when selecting other experiences upon returning to lobby
Painted OEM wheels only display the base OEM wheels when previewing them in Giftbox
Vehicle appears blurry at start of race
Console and Mobile players may experience hitches while navigating Discover Menu
PS5 Controller vibration may feel intense for some players.
FORTNITE FESTIVAL TOP ISSUES:
Jam Stage Mixers – Players need to equip Jam Tracks before hopping into the Jam Stage to access songs and start making music.
Audio Stuttering On Switch After Extended Play
Not seeing any songs available upon launching Fortnite Festival Main Stage.
‘Toggle’ custom keybind interfering with ‘Open Songlist’
SAVE THE WORLD TOP ISSUES:
Increase in crashes in Save the World
Preset does not appear as equipped
View Distance Rendering
The headshot explosion perk may not be working as intended
LOCKER TOP ISSUES:
Shuffle Loadout option missing
The Lights on Omegarok’s second outfit style can disconnect from the outfit
Epic Games has released Fortnite update 4.10 on all platforms this December 19, and while this doesn’t seem to be a major patch, it still brings in bug fixes and other adjustments to the game. Read on for what’s new in the Fortnite new update patch notes for today.
Fortnite Update 4.10 Patch Notes | Fortnite New Update Patch Notes for Today:
Hey all!
Since The Big Bang, we’ve cooked up some improvements to Fortnite Battle Royale, LEGO Fortnite, Rocket Racing, and Fortnite Festival. Today’s update hits key areas that we want to address before our next update planned for early 2024.
FORTNITE BATTLE ROYALE
MOVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS
Movement speed has been increased when crouching, and running. We also reduced camera movement and adjusted the change in view while sprinting to encourage a smoother experience. Plus, we updated the movement animations to better match the adjustments in speed.
To help you get adjusted to these updates, we’ve reset everyone’s “Custom Diagonal Movement” settings, so please log in and reconfigure your settings to what feels best.
MEDALLIONS READABILITY
Society Medallion icons now stand out more on the map and should be easier to spot at a glance. We also reduced the visual noise present in the minimap when several Medallion zones are near one another, especially in the later Storm circles.
NIGHT VISIBILITY
We’ve brightened certain areas of the map where it was a little too dark during night.
STORM VISIBILITY
The visibility of the Storm’s edge has been improved so it’s more apparent how close it is, as we heard from the community it could be difficult to see.
WEAPON ICONS
We’re aware of feedback that the Frenzy Auto Shotgun and the Thunder Burst SMG weapon icons were too similar, making it hard to differentiate them. These icons have been updated to be more visually unique and legible.
RECENT BALANCE CHANGES
Last week, we also released a lot of balance changes to Battle Royale. Here’s a recap!
Flowberries now grant more Shield.
Increased damage for the Ranger Pistol, Shield Breaker EMP, and Ballistic Shield’s pistol.
Snowball Launcher mag size reduced.
Thunder Burst SMG mag size increased.
Reduced the drop rate of the Reaper Sniper Rifle.
Striker AR deals less damage.
The circle indicating a Society Medallion holder is smaller.
Society Medallions now have a brief delay before Shield regen begins. They also have slightly reduced regen rates and no longer refill 100% Shield (unless you have all five).
LEGO FORTNITE
Hungry? More Filling Snacks!
We heard feedback that food in LEGO Fortnite wasn’t reducing hunger very much, so we made adjustments to make your snacks more filling!
ELIMINATION WHILE CAVIN’
We fixed a bug that might have made you lose your items after being eliminated in the transition between aboveground and belowground. Thanks for your patience as this was being worked on — we understand it was frustrating to lose your items (we were losing our items too!).
ICYMI, last week we also made the following changes before today’s update:
DURABILITY
The durability of non-Rare/non-Epic tools and weapons has increased by 30%. For Rare/Epic tools and weapons, the durability has increased by 60%!
DAMAGE
Reduced damage of the Brute’s Poison area for all three Brutes.
Reduced damage of the Frost Scorpion explosion.
CRITTER CHANGES
Sand Scorpions, Scorpions found in caves, regular Scorpions, Crabs on the shoreline, Sand Spiders, and Alpine Frost Spiders are slightly easier to defeat.
Rams now give Heavy Wool.
OTHER TWEAKS AND IMPROVEMENTS
Grapplers now hold 30 charges.
Spiders won’t jumpscare you as often when turning over rocks.
ROCKET RACING
LONG QUEUE TIMES
We heard feedback that high-ranked racers have been experiencing long queue times in Rocket Racing, and our team is working on incremental improvements to help you get into your races faster. We’ll continue to monitor queue times and make adjustments if necessary.
CAR COLLISIONS
Car-on-car collisions have been a major topic among players, especially when a bump from behind spins your car 180 degrees. Today’s update will make those collisions a bit less punishing, and should help keep your car facing the finish line. We’ll continue to work on collision improvements for future updates too.
JACKIE OUTFIT QUEST
The Reach Gold rank in Rocket Racing Quest to unlock the Jackie Outfit was rewarding players for reaching Gold II instead of Gold I. We’ve patched this so that racers who have hit Gold I now just need to complete one full race to complete the Quest and receive the Jackie Outfit.
FORTNITE FESTIVAL
MISSING SONG LIBRARY
We fixed an error that caused players to see an empty song library in the Main Stage after suspending Fortnite on their device. This should also improve the pauses some players were encountering before a song starts.
FALL DAMAGE DISABLED
Fall damage has been disabled in the Main Stage’s Backstage. Jump off all the balconies you’d like, rockstars!
RESTART SONG
We’ve disabled the “Restart Song” functionality (available to Solo players) temporarily while we fix an error that was causing the game to become unresponsive.
INCORRECT POSTING TO LEADERBOARDS
We fixed an issue where some scores may have been posted to the wrong leaderboard. We will continue to monitor (and potentially audit) leaderboards moving forward to ensure their accuracy.
According to Epic Games, this patch will address “key areas” before the next content update, which will most likely drop next month, January 2024.
In case you missed it, a server-side patch was released last week that brought in changes to Battle Royale, which you can read about here.
For now, Epic Games hasn’t released the patch notes just yet, but we will update the article once the changelog is made public. In the meantime, here are the known issues being looked into by the dev team (via the official Fortnite Trello board) with some of these most likely fixed by today’s patch.
GENERAL TOP ISSUES:
Players may get stuck in build mode
The Fire button may be missing for some new players on Android
BATTLE ROYALE TOP ISSUES:
Ranker’s Tags, Competitor’s Skyblades, and Competitor’s Time Brella may show an incorrect Rank.
Ranked Solo Zero Build activation schedule is 1 hour behind of what is stated in the game.
Characters are temporarily not able to be hired.
LEGO FORTNITE TOP ISSUES:
Error Creating Worlds
Starting Location sometimes far away from resources.
Keybinds Not Saving
Mobile – Players can’t eat after throwing or pushing a crate
Other players may spawn into your world far away from you
“Joining from the lobby” may appear to be Disabled.
Villagers not working at the Metal Smelter
ROCKET RACING TOP ISSUES:
Occasionally after skipping the Rocket Racing trailer, screen turns black and is unresponsive.
Ranked quests show incomplete after reaching the next rank.
Tracks sometimes have unexpected collisions
Player may be forced back to lobby from Post Match when a friend attempts to Late Join Players Ranked Races
Default outfit will not update/change when selecting other experiences upon returning to lobby
Painted OEM wheels only display the base OEM wheels when previewing them in Giftbox
Vehicle appears blurry at start of race
Console and Mobile players may experience hitches while navigating Discover Menu
PS5 Controller vibration may feel intense for some players.
FORTNITE FESTIVAL TOP ISSUES:
Jam Stage Mixers – Players need to equip Jam Tracks before hopping into the Jam Stage to access songs and start making music.
Audio Stuttering On Switch After Extended Play
Not seeing any songs available upon launching Fortnite Festival Main Stage.
‘Toggle’ custom keybind interfering with ‘Open Songlist’
SAVE THE WORLD TOP ISSUES:
Increase in crashes in Save the World
Preset does not appear as equipped
View Distance Rendering
The headshot explosion perk may not be working as intended
LOCKER TOP ISSUES:
Shuffle Loadout option missing
The Lights on Omegarok’s second outfit style can disconnect from the outfit
FromSoftware Inc. has released Armored Core 6 update 1.05 (PS5 update version 1.005) and this is a major patch that brings Ranked matchmaking into the game, new PvP maps and more. Check out what’s new in the Armored Core 6 new update patch notes for December 19.
“Ranked Match” and “Name Plate” features added to “NEST” menu
Added HUD elements for switching weapons with the Weapon Bay
New HEAD, CORE, ARMS and LEGS frame parts, as well as 4 new weapons
*Note: new parts unlock at the SHOP according to MISSION progress
▼Ranked Match
In Ranked Match, automatic matchmaking is used to allow players of similar ability to compete against one another.
Ranking System
Ranks are divided into UNRANKED, D, C, B, A and S. Players can aim for promotion to the next rank by earning RP (Rank Points).
Once players reach S-Rank, they receive a rating based on their ability. The top 100 rated S-Rank players will have this distinction displayed on their rank icon.
Rules
Ranked Matches employ Single (1v1) and Team (3v3) rulesets.
RP is earned through victories in Single matches, while in Team matches RP is earned through both victories and individual contribution.
The time limit is 2 minutes for Single matches and 3 minutes for Team matches. Maps are selected at random for each match.
Promotion
Once a player has earned the required RP for their current rank, they will enter a “Promotion Phase”.
During Promotion Phase, players will have a set number of matches to achieve good results and become eligible for promotion to the next rank.
Leaderboards
The top 100 rated Rank-S players will be posted to the leaderboards.
Information about each player such as their rating, name plate and AC configuration can be confirmed from the leaderboards.
Rank and Leaderboard Reset
Player ranks and leaderboards will be reset periodically.
Upon rank reset, players half-way up B-Rank and above will be relegated one rank according to their current rank and RP.
*Note: the next reset is scheduled for 29th February (Wed) 2024.
Name Plates and NP (Nest Points)
Some Name Plates are acquired by achieving good results in Ranked Matches, while others can be bought rom the Plate Shop.
Name Plates at the Plate Shop are purchased using NP (Nest Points) earned from Ranked Matches.
▼Balance Adjustments
【Weapon Units】
ASSAULT RIFLE “RF-024 TURNER”
: increased Accumulative Impact / Ideal Range / Effective Range, decreased Recoil. Reduced sway caused by accumulated Recoil
ASSAULT RIFLE “RF-025 SCUDDER”
: increased Accumulative Impact / Ideal Range / Effective Range, decreased Recoil. Reduced sway caused by accumulated Recoil
BURST ASSAULT RIFLE “MA-J-201 RANSETSU-AR”
: increased Accumulative Impact / Ideal Range / Effective Range. Reduced sway caused by accumulated Recoil
MACHINE GUN “MG-014 LUDLOW”
: increased Ideal Range / Effective Range. Reduced sway caused by accumulated Recoil
MACHINE GUN “DF-MG-02 CHANG-CHEN”
: increased Ideal Range / Effective Range. Reduced sway caused by accumulated Recoil
BURST MACHINE GUN “MA-E-210 ETSUJIN”
: increased Ideal Range / Effective Range. Reduced sway caused by accumulated Recoil
BAZOOKA “DF-BA-06 XUAN-GE”
: reduced explosion AOE
BAZOOKA “MAJESTIC”
: reduced explosion AOE
BAZOOKA “LITTLE GEM”
: reduced explosion AOE
LASER RIFLE “VE-66LRA”
: decreased Attack Power / Cooling, increased ATK Heat Buildup / Charge Time
: increased Guidance. Missile payloads now split closer to target
SPLIT MISSILE LAUNCHER “BML-G2/P16SPL-08”
: increased Guidance, decreased Homing Lock Time / Reload Time. Missile payloads now split closer to target
SPLIT MISSILE LAUNCHER “BML-G2/P17SPL-16”
: increased Guidance. Missile payloads now split closer to target
CLUSTER MISSILE LAUNCHER “WR-0999 DELIVERY BOY”
: improved tracking trajectory, making it less likely for missiles to collide with terrain
PLASMA MISSILE LAUNCHER “Vvc-70VPM”
: decreased Guidance. Adjusted firing interval so timing of each missile hit is less spread out
【Frame Parts】
ARMS “AR-011 MELANDER”
: increased Recoil Control
BIPEDAL “06-041 MIND ALPHA”
: decreased Weight
TETRAPOD “VP-424”
: increased speed limit while hovering. Decreased acceleration when using QB while hovering
TETRAPOD “LG-033M VERRILL”
: decreased acceleration when using QB while hovering
TANK “EL-TL-11 FORTALEZA”
: decreased AP / AB Thrust, increased AB EN Consumption. AC weight now has more impact on movement and boost speed
BOOSTER “BUERZEL/21D”
: increased QB EN Consumption, decreased AB Thrust
ACs with Tank legs will now perform a “readying” action at the moment of firing bazookas or grenade launchers
ACs with Bipedal, Reverse Joint or Tetrapod legs now have a longer period after performing a Boost Kick before being able to cancel into another action
ACs with Tetrapod legs now have reduced movement due to recoil when firing a weapon with high recoil while in mid-air
▼Bug Fixes and Other Improvements
【Player AC related fixes】
Added visual effect to LINEAR RIFLE “LR-036 CURTIS” and “LR-037 HARRIS” when overheating
Ascend input now accepted while using Quick Turn in mid-air
Queued input now accepted for melee weapon attacks while switching weapons with the Weapon Bay
*Note: excludes “44-143 HMMR” and “WB-0010 DOUBLE TROUBLE”
Scan visual effect radius now reflects the scan distance of that Head part
Mitigated attack performance disparity due to leg type with melee weapons, for enemy tracking angles, weapon trajectory, etc.
Fixed a bug that resulted in unintended enemy tracking when using a melee weapon while charging a back weapon
Mitigated a lingering tracking effect that would occur when performing a melee attack against certain large enemies, even after the initial approach
Fixed a bug that caused reduced accumulative recoil when firing two of the same weapon simultaneously from both hands
Fixed a bug that prevented shield deployment while firing a weapon on full-auto under certain conditions
Fixed a bug that caused reload-type weapons to have a slightly longer reload time when equipped to the left hand compared to the right
Mitigated the impact of frame rate fluctuation on rapid fire performance of certain weapons
Mitigated an issue that occurred when back weapons such as cannons were equipped to both back slots and fired simultaneously, where the right back weapon would fail to fire under certain conditions
Fixed a bug with certain back weapons, where firing the weapon during Assault Boost just after passing an enemy would cause the attack to veer away from the enemy
Fixed a bug that prevented display of the attack warning alert when firing missile lock weapons such as NEEDLE MISSILE LAUNCHER “EL-PW-01 TRUENO” while using Manual Aim
Fixed a bug with weapons that trigger a “readying” action when fired, where the action could be unintentionally cancelled with Assault Boost or Quick Boost
Mitigated an issue with LASER LANCE “VE-67LLA” where the camera would become unstable when firing
Fixed a bug when using PLASMA THROWER “44-143 HMMR” with Tank legs, where attacks made towards the rear side of the legs would fail to deflect even if they hit walls or terrain
Fixed a bug with PLASMA THROWER “44-143 HMMR” where attacks would be flagged as deflected if they made contact with walls or terrain immediately after hitting an enemy
Fixed a bug with PLASMA THROWER “44-143 HMMR” where performing a regular attack immediately after using Assault Boost would fire the weapon without stopping Assault Boost as normal
Fixed a bug with NAPALM BOMB LAUNCHER “MA-T-222 KYORAI”, JAMMING BOMB LAUNCHER ”MA-T-223 KYORIKU” and STUN BOMB LAUNCHER “WS-1200 THERAPIST” when the same weapon was equipped to both hands and charged to fire simultaneously, the right hand attack would fail
Fixed a bug with NAPALM BOMB LAUNCHER ”MA-T-222 KYORAI”, JAMMING BOMB LAUNCHER “MA-T-223 KYORIKU” and STUN BOMB LAUNCHER “WS-1200 THERAPIST” where the charge shot animation would not play correctly when performed after certain actions
Fixed a bug with STUN BOMB LAUNCHER “WS-1200 THERAPIST” where rounds would fail to explode after the time delay when fired directly beneath the player AC
Fixed a bug with CORAL RIFLE “IB-C03W1: WLT 011” that allowed Quick Turn to be used during a fully charged attack
Fixed a bug where regular attacks from MULTI ENERGY RIFLE “44-142 KRSV” would not collide with certain objects
Fixed a bug when using CORAL SHIELD “IB-C03W4: NGI 028” where a full-auto weapon equipped to the left hand would fail to fire after reloading even if the attack input was continually pressed
Fixed a bug with BULLET ORBIT “BO-044 HUXLEY” and LASER ORBIT “45-091 ORBT” where attacking with these weapons while the player AC has its back turned to the enemy would result in the initial shot to veer away from the enemy
Fixed a bug that prevented the core expansion “Pulse Protection” from reaching its full potential against charged attacks from CORAL OSCILLATOR “IB-C03W2: WLT 101” and fully charged attacks from CORAL RIFLE “IB-C03W1: WLT 011”
Fixed a bug that prevented cancellation of Boost Kick recovery by using Assault Boost
Fixed a bug with Tetrapod and Tank legs that reset the time required for EN recovery with jump/ascend input when EN is fully used up
Fixed a bug with Tetrapod and Tank legs when using Assault Boost or Quick Boost to cancel attack recovery from ranged weapons that trigger a “readying” action such as charged attacks, bazookas, grenade launchers, etc., where cancelling would cause the attack to veer off target
Fixed a bug with Tetrapod and Tank legs when using PLASMA THROWER “44-143 HMMR” where boost movement would be disabled when attacks from this weapon would hit the terrain and deflect
Fixed a bug with Tetrapod and Tank legs that nullified the guard state of CORAL SHIELD “IB-C03W4: NGI 028” if a ranged weapon that triggers a “readying” action such as charged attacks, bazookas, grenade launchers, etc. is used while the shield is deployed
Fixed a bug with Tank legs that prevented the use of weapons (excluding some charge attacks) while turning on the spot
Fixed a bug with Tank legs where the guard state of a shield would remain for a very short time after releasing the deploy input
Fixed a bug that caused charged attack inputs to fail, and attack animations to play incorrectly during landing recovery after falling from high altitude without boost movement
Fixed a bug that prevented boost movement from toggling on after using Assault Boost if it was previously in the off state
Fixed a bug that caused excessive visual effects for charging an attack with a hand-held weapon under certain conditions
Fixed a bug that removed the booster visual effect if a weapon switch was performed with Weapon Bay during Assault Boost
Improved usability of core expansion input during Assault Boost
【Mission/enemy related fixes】
During certain missions with dialogue events, the appearance of an event branching choice will no longer cause charged attacks to fire prematurely
Fixed a bug during missions such as “Ocean Crossing” that feature the “AM06: WATCHER” enemy, where some of the enemy’s attacks fail to stagger the player AC even when the ACS Strain limit is reached
Fixed a bug during the mission “Attack the Refueling Base” that prevented mission progress beyond defeating the boss AC
Fixed a bug during the mission “Eliminate “Honest” Brute” that prevented acquisition of credit reward or combat logs if the Tetrapod MT is defeated due to a fall
Fixed a bug during the mission “Tunnel Sabotage” that prevented mission progress beyond destroying the objective under certain conditions
Fixed a bug during the mission “Prisoner Rescue” that prevented progress due to an event not triggering
Fixed a bug that prevented the game from loading completely at the start of certain missions
【Online match related fixes】
Fixed a bug with Custom Matches that prevented keywords from functioning correctly when creating a room
In Single online matches, slow-motion effect upon defeating an opponent is now visible for all players including spectators
Mitigated sync issues between players for projectile impact timing with attacks from certain weapons, such as bazookas and plasma rifles
Fixed a bug with LIGHT WAVE CANNON “IA-C01W3: AURORA” where the energy balls released from an attack weren’t all being rendered
Attacks from LIGHT WAVE CANNON “IA-C01W3: AURORA” now trigger hit detection based on the player on the receiving end of the attack
Fixed a bug with CONTAINER MISSILE LAUNCHER “BML-G1/P29CNT” and LASER TURRET “VP-60LT” that caused attacks from these weapons to de-sync between players when manual aim mode was used
【System related fixes】
Added “SYSTEM” menu to the top of the “NEST” menu
Changed the default ordering of some parts in the Assemble menu
Motion Blur option restored in Photo Mode. Players can now switch between Camera Blur and Motion Blur
【Other】
Other bug fixes and improvements
【Steam】
Fixed an issue that prevented Tank leg ACs from ascending when the game is running at a high frame rate under the 120 FPS setting
▼Penalty for altering game content
As of this update distribution, illegal violations of the terms of use, such as alterations, falsifications, etc. made to the game’s programming or character data, will be met with a warning/penalty. Please do not play the game under illegally altered conditions.
here are some of the major additions incoming per FromSoftware’s announcement.
Major Features:
Ranked Match – NEST is getting an upgrade! Pilots will now be able to choose Ranked Match in order to compete with other foes and rivals as they clash, fight, and blast their way to the top of the leaderboards, one pile of scrap metal after the other. Fight all the way up to S-Rank in 1-on-1 and 3-on-3 matches.
Customizable Nameplates – In Custom and Ranked Matches, players will be able to customize a Name Plate, which will display their emblem and other information about their ranked skill. New Name Plates can be earned with Nest Points, which are received from participating in Ranked Matches, or depending on the results of the Ranked Matches.
We do expect this patch to also come with several bug fixes, perforamnce improvements, and possibly even balancing. The trailer description on Youtube and the game’s Twitter account also makes mention of new PvP maps, and new parts.
Battle other players in ranked online matchmaking
Carve your name into the ranked leaderboard
Enhance your AC loadout with new parts
Take the fight to new places with new PVP maps
Personalize your nameplate to make your mark on the battlefield
Once the official patch notes are out, we’ll update the article with the info, so stay tuned.
If you’re having a hard time connecting to Fortnite or seeing matchmaking issues, it’s not just you, as Epic Games has taken the Fortnite servers down this December 19, and this is for standard maintenance where we will also see a patch be released.
Fortnite Down for Server Maintenance Schedule for December 19:
Here’s the announcement from Epic Games:
Start: 4 am ET/1 am PT/5 pm HKT
End: Not specified, but usually it takes two hours and maintenance ends at 6 am ET/3 am PT/7pm HKT
New patch incoming!
Tomorrow's patch hits key areas that we want to address before our next content update.
Downtime will start at 4:00 AM ET, with matchmaking being disabled shortly beforehand. pic.twitter.com/7OMPP9Qa8T
Tomorrow’s patch hits key areas that we want to address before our next content update.
Downtime will start at 4:00 AM ET, with matchmaking being disabled shortly beforehand
As you can see, there is a patch set for release during this downtime. Same as always, we here at MP1st will have it up along with the patch notes and datamined info. Bookmark our Fortnite game hub to know once it’s live.
If there are any changes to the scheduled outage, we’ll update the article to reflect it, as well as provide a link out to the patch once it’s live.
You can check out the patch notes for the game clicking here and here.
FromSoftware Inc. has taken the Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon servers down, and this is for your standard maintenance where players will see a major title update (version 1.05) be released this December 19.
Armored Core 6 Down for Server Maintenance Schedule for December 19:
Start: 12 am PST/3 am EST/4 pm HKT/5 pm JST
Duration: 2 hours
End: 2 am EST/5 am PST/6 pm HKT/7 pm JST
Once the official patch notes are out, we’ll provide a link out to it in this article. In the meantime, you can check out the patch preview detailing some of the big additions incoming right here.
If anything changes regarding the server downtime, we’ll be sure to let our readers know by updating the article.
Last week, it was reported that Insomniac Games was hit with ransomware, with the hacker group threatening to leak all their obtained files if Sony didn’t pay it. It seems they weren’t joking, as that’s precisely what has happened, with a build of Marvel’s Wolverine surfacing and several videos, including the first gameplay footage!
Obviously, this is extremely early footage of the game, and like the Grand Theft Auto 6 leak, it shouldn’t be an indication of what the final game will be. Other leak data points to the main campaign being roughly 15 hours long, a list of bosses and heroes features in the game, missions, and powers, and even concept art for the game that is extremely spoiler-filled.
With all this now out, we aren’t sure what this means for Insomniac Games, as this could potentially delay the game.
Of course, there is a big possibility that some of the info released is from an early build or based on an old or outdated version of the game. Take that into consideration before anything else.
Marvel’s Wolverine has been announced for the PS5 with no firm release date given yet.
Sega has deployed Virtua Fighter 5 update 1.50 today on all platforms, and it’s just a small patch to fix minor issues. It does not appear as if today’s patch comes with new content. You can check out the full Virtua Fighter 5 December 19 patch notes posted below this post.
The only patch notes that we have so far come from the PS4’s update history. You can read the full details below.
Added a feature to display advertisement.
Fixed various minor issues.
If there are more patch notes that are released, we’ll be sure to update this post as soon as we can. Keep it locked at MP1st if you want to be updated about more news on Virtua Fighter 5 in the near future.
