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Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.100 Pushed Out for Version 2.1; Patch Notes Listed

  by   Alex Co  
December 5, 2023 6:18 am in News

CD Projekt Red has released Cyberpunk 2077 update 2.100 and this is for patch version 2.1 that brings a bunch of new features! In addition to that, there’s a bunch of new gameplay fixes as well.

Read on for everything new in the official Cyberpunk 2077 December 5 patch notes.

Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.100 Patch Notes | Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.1 Patch Notes:

New features

  • V’s issue with their NCART City Pass is resolved and they can now travel between the 19 metro stations located throughout Night City on 5 different lines via fast travel or riding the train itself while gazing out the window and watching the world go by.
  • V will now be able to invite their love interest to spend some time together in any of the apartments. Hangouts are a repeatable, unlimited event that become available once the romance path with a given character has concluded.
  • You can now listen to the radio while on foot (or while riding the NCART train) using the new Radioport feature. Available while you explore, it switches seamlessly to car radio whenever you get in a vehicle and turns off when quest-specific music starts playing. It is now also possible to adjust the volume directly in the radio window.
  • Added replayable car races V can take part in after finishing The Beast in Me. Look for race flag icons on the map and win the races to get eddies and a discount for the Autofixer website. Additionally, we improved the racers’ AI to make them more competitive and made enhancements so that the whole experience is much more fun!
  • Sightseeing binoculars in various scenic spots have been added as another way to appreciate Night City’s vistas.

Accessibility

  • You can find out more about the Accessibility features available in the game in this article.
  • Added an option to enable a bigger interface font.
  • You can now disable the timer in the Breach Protocol minigame.
Added more customization options for the HUD:
  • Larger HUD elements.
  • Removed HUD Lens Distortion (the curved effect on the HUD).
  • Removed HUD Visual Effects (the “ghosting” effect on the HUD).
  • Reduced HUD Decorative Elements to improve clarity
  • Added a new Accessibility tab, moved the Difficulty and Subtitles settings and some of the Controls and Interface options.
  • Added a “Weapon Cycling to Arm Cyberware” setting, which allows to enable or disable cycling arm cyberware when cycling through equipped weapons.
  • UI panel’s Up/Down and Left/Right keys are now rebindable to adapt to AZERTY and QWERTZ keyboards.

Quests & Open World

  • V can now be pursued by gangs after taking an aggressive approach toward them during certain gigs and main quests.
  • Gigs that involve stealing and delivering a vehicle can now turn into a car chase and a combat sequence.
  • Decorative vendors spawned inside some kiosks are now functional. Please note that food stands are not impacted by this change.
  • It is now possible to sit at various bars in Night City and interact with the vendors.
  • Fixed an issue where some gigs wouldn’t trigger after approaching the quest area.
  • Chippin’ In – Fixed an issue where Rogue would follow V around permanently.
  • Cyberpsycho Sighting: House on a Hill – Fixed an issue where Peter Greene’s body was still highlighted after scanning.
  • Every Grain of Sand – Fixed an issue where the reward vehicle for completing all Badlands gigs did not spawn.
  • Gas Gas Gas – Fixed an issue where the reward vehicle for completing all City Center gigs did not spawn.
  • Gig: Olive Branch – Fixed an issue where it was not possible to talk to Sergei Karasinsky because he did not spawn.
  • Killing in the Name – Fixed an issue where it was not possible to progress past the “Go to the signal’s source” objective because the conversation with Johnny did not trigger.
  • Life During Wartime – Fixed an issue where Panam would not get on the motorcycle when required to follow her to the gas station.
  • Space Oddity – Fixed an issue where the quest did not activate even after updating the game to Patch 2.01.
  • The Prophet’s Song – Fixed an issue where the quest could reappear as “Undiscovered” on the map.

Phantom Liberty-specific

  • Fixed an issue where enemies in some Suspected Organized Crime Activities in Dogtown did not spawn, blocking progress.
  • Fixed an issue where in-game time would not pass after watching the braindance from Lizzy Wizzy’s concert. It is required to use the Skip Time option for the fix to take effect.
  • Fixed an issue where Arachnophobia and All the President’s Men achievements were not granted despite meeting the requirements.
  • The Relic Ruler achievement will no longer unlock after acquiring only one Relic Perk. Please note that this fix will not reset an already unlocked achievement.
  • Previously exclusive Iconic weapons are now obtainable in the game.
  • Alabai, Borzaya, Laika, Taigan and Volkodav Iconic weapons will now be available for purchase from the Black Market Vendor if they were not retrieved from an Airdrop.
  • Addicted to Chaos – Fixed an issue where the quest would complete automatically without actually finishing it.
  • Addicted to Chaos – Fixed an issue where the garage door would not open after entering the code.
  • Black Steel in the Hour of Chaos – Fixed an issue where Mr. Hands would not answer when called.
  • From Her to Eternity – Fixed an issue where it was not possible to place the metal pin on the table in V’s apartment.
  • Get It Together – Fixed an issue where it was not possible to enter the Heavy Hearts club.
  • Hi Ho Silver Lining – Fixed an issue where it was not possible to talk to Mr. Hands in the Heavy Hearts club because he wasn’t interactable or did not spawn.
  • Lucretia My Reflection – Fixed an issue where the player could be stuck in a permanent holocall with Songbird after leaving the abandoned apartment.
  • Lucretia My Reflection – Fixed an issue where Reed would not call after waiting two days.
  • Somewhat Damaged – Fixed an issue that could cause the player to get stuck in a crouching position, making it impossible to connect to the port in the core.
  • Somewhat Damaged – Fixed an issue where sprinting or jumping was permanently disabled after riding the elevator.
  • Things Done Changed – Fixed an issue where the screen could go black after calling the nurse for players who still experienced this issue on Patch 2.02.

Gameplay

  • Improved the boss fights with Yasha Ivanov, Boris Ribakov and Adam Smasher. Smasher will now be able to activate Sandevistan.

Added new Cyberware: Feen-X and Cogito Lattice.

  • Feen-X: Skeleton Cyberware

Cyberware Capacity cost: 16

Armor: 8/14/20/26/31

+250% RAM Regen Rate when available RAM is below 3/4/5/6/7

  • Cogito Lattice: Integumentary System Cyberware

Cyberware Capacity cost: 12

Armor: 18/27/36/45/54

+200%/210%/220%/230%/240% Armor from this cyberware when available RAM is below 2/4/6/8/10

Rebalanced stats of multiple cyberware:
  • Adreno-Trigger: Decreased movement speed bonus duration.
  • All Berserks (except Militech Berserk): Added a damage reduction bonus.
  • Axolotl: Decreased Cooldown reduction.
  • Camillo RAM Manager: Decreased Cooldown.
  • Chrome Compressor: Increased the Cyberware Capacity bonus, lowered the price.
  • Dense Marrow: Decreased Armor, increased melee Stamina cost.
  • Epimorphic Skeleton: Decreased Armor.
  • Ex-Disk: Increased quickhack upload speed bonus.
  • Leeroy Ligament System: Increased Armor.
  • Lynx Paws: Added 20% damage reduction from falls.
  • Microgenerator: Decreased Electrical damage.
  • Militech “Apogee” Sandevistan: Decreased the extended duration bonus, decreased Max Duration, increased headshot damage, increased Crit Chance and Crit Damage.
  • Militech “Falcon” Sandevistan: Decreased the extended duration bonus, increased Max Duration, increased Health bonus after neutralizing an enemy.
  • Nano-Plating: Changed Attunement from Cool to Reflex (Crit Chance bonus).
  • Peripheral Inverse: Increased Armor.
  • RAM Reallocator: Increased recovered Max RAM.
  • RAM Upgrade: Increased RAM recovery rate.
  • Reinforced Tendons: Decreased Armor.
  • Self-ICE: Decreased Cooldown.
  • Shock-N-Awe: Changed Attunement bonus to Tech weapon damage.
  • Universal Booster: Health Item effects will now stack.
  • Decreased Cyberware Capacity cost for: Memory Boost, Bioconductor, Kerenzikov Boost System, Rara Avis, Reflex Tuner, Defenzikov, Cellular Adapter, Handle Wrap, Axolotl, Microgenerator, Peripheral Inverse, Leeroy Ligament System, Camillo RAM Manager.
Balance changes for some of the perks:
  • Spontaneous Obliteration: Changed -15% recoil to +12.5% Crit Chance for Level 1.
  • Die! Die! Die!: Changed -15% recoil to +12.5% Crit Chance for Level 1, added a bonus where weapon handling improves as Stamina decreases for Level 2.
  • Sharpshooter: Added a Stamina cost bonus on top of the existing Stamina Regen Rate bonus for Level 3.
  • Shoot to Chill: -7% Stamina cost replaced by +4% Armor penetration.
Made balance tweaks for some of the weapons:
  • Electric Baton: Electric Batons Alpha, Gamma and Beta now have slightly differing stats. They can now hit multiple enemies at the same time. Base damage has been reduced by 7.5%.
  • M2067 Defender, MA70 HB: Adjusted recoil patterns.
  • DR-12 Quasar: Increased damage by 8%, Headshot Damage Multiplier increased from +150% to +175%.
  • HA-4 Grit: Increased damage by 10%, Headshot Damage Multiplier decreased from +150% to +125%.
  • L-69 Zhuo: Increased damage by 6%.
  • DB-4 Palica: Increased damage by 9%.
  • Tech weapons that fire in full auto when fully charged (Senkoh LX, DR-12 Quasar, HA-4 Grit): They will now be more stable and do roughly +15% more damage when the charge mode is active.
  • Crafted weapons can now have up to two mod slots. Please note that this change won’t affect weapons crafted prior to this patch.
  • Increased the rate at which mods drop from enemies. Added a chance for weapon mods to appear in containers that previously offered only Crafting Components.
  • Increased the availability of mods in weapon vendors’ stock, Pax mod will be always available.
  • It will be now possible to properly install Tech weapon mods instead of Power weapon mods on the HA-4 Grit.
  • Tier 4 and Tier 5 weapon mods can now be found in weapon vendors’ stock (if the player’s Tier is high enough).
  • Increased the max ammo limit you can carry in your inventory for all ammo types.
  • Crafted Iconic weapons will now be properly displayed when put in the stash.
  • Cyberware Capacity Shards should now drop properly for players who have reached the max level.
  • Fixed an issue where some Tier 5+ weapons and cyberware were upgraded to Tier 5+ again or to a lower tier.
  • It will now be possible to activate Overclock while controlling cameras.
  • Kerenzikov will now work with throwable weapons.
  • Fixed an issue where the V for Vendetta achievement would unlock despite not meeting the requirements. Please note that this fix will not reset an already unlocked achievement.
  • Fixed an issue where the player didn’t receive The Quick and the Dead achievement despite meeting the requirements.
  • Reduced the minimum stick tilt angle required to stay in sprint when playing on a controller.
  • Secondary stats in cyberware changed via the “Chipware Connoisseur” perk will no longer have their values randomized after saving or loading.
  • After reaching level 60 in the Netrunner skill, the Overclock ability will now properly reveal the enemies within 10m and allow you to hack them through the cover.
  • Adjusted the Synapse Burnout quickhack. Decreased the max damage bonus from +400% to +300% for Tiers 3-5. Decreased the max damage bonus from +600% to +400% and lowered the bonus per RAM unit from 12% to 10% for the Iconic variant.
Made player movement smoother and more responsive:
  • V can now start sprinting immediately after shooting rather than after a delay.
  • Fixed an issue where sprinting with held input was canceled by jumping, falling and other actions that don’t cancel toggled sprinting.
  • If V jumps while sprinting, sprint will now resume upon landing even if V was shooting while in the air (but not at the moment of landing). Also works for aiming, scanning and using melee weapons.
  • Fixed several issues with the “Multitasker” perk: sprint couldn’t be started while already shooting; sprint was cancelled by jumping, dodging/dashing or running out of Stamina; weapons were rapidly going in and out of the sprinting position (held closer to the chest).
  • Fixed an issue with the “Ninjutsu” perk where crouch sprinting couldn’t be activated with the hold crouch input.
  • During a slide with the “Ninjutsu” perk, pressing sprint or dodging/dashing will now make V crouch-sprint.
  • Sprinting “area” on controller sticks increased slightly to prevent accidentally stopping sprint.
  • Fixed an issue where sprint couldn’t be toggled during dodge/dash.
  • Dash slide! Pressing crouch during dodge/dash from a standing position makes V either slide (for forward dashes only) or crouch.
  • Dodge/dash during slide is now performed in the correct direction based on camera instead of the slide path, but can no longer be backwards or sideways – slide is canceled instead.
  • Slide direction can now be adjusted slightly sideways with directional inputs.
  • Slide can now be more consistently performed during a diagonal sprint.
  • Sliding can now be properly canceled with backward directional input.
  • Automatic vaulting during dash will no longer happen for backwards or sideways dashes. Regular vaulting with jump input is still possible in any direction.
  • Automatic climbing during dash will no longer happen if directional input isn’t held.
  • Automatic vaulting and climbing during dash should now be more consistent.
  • Fixed an issue where shooting was blocked while falling after an air dash.
  • Double tap dodge/dash can now be performed while another directional input on keyboard is held (resulting in a diagonal dodge/dash).
  • Fixed an issue where sprint was canceled by double-tap dodge/dash.
  • Fixed an issue where slides did not fully execute when playing with the Dynamic Control Scheme on a controller.
  • After crafting an item with the Active Chimera Core or Cerberus’s Decoded Behavioral System Component, the crafting specs required will disappear from the Crafting panel.
  • Players who completed all of Regina’s gigs prior to Update 2.0 will have the Neofiber cyberware they received as a reward replaced with Axolotl.
  • Stats from arm cyberware will now be applied correctly regardless if they are drawn or not.
  • Fixed an issue where V’s HP wouldn’t drop below 25% due to BioDyne Berserks’s effect remaining active permanently. Please note that this fix is not retroactive, as it won’t affect cases where this issue already occurred prior to 2.1.

Vehicles & Traffic

  • Opened the previously closed-off highway that spans Westbrook, Santo Domingo and Heywood.
  • It is now possible to lean while riding bikes. Use LShft/LCtrl on keyboard or Left Stick on a gamepad to make the rider lean – Up to lean forward, or Down to lean back. Leaning only changes your Center of Mass. Lean back and apply the gas to do a wheelie, lean forward and apply the brake to do an endo. Changing your Center of Mass changes how much traction you have at either end. Lean forward a little mid corner to induce oversteer, lean a little back to induce understeer. In the air, lean forward/backward to do flips, steer to do spins!
  • Added 5 new bikes to purchase from the Autofixer website.

  • Added a new car – the Porsche 911 Cabriolet. Visit the Autofixer website for more details.

  • Added an option to mark vehicles as Favorite in the Call Vehicle menu.
  • Added an option to throw knives and axes while riding bikes.
  • Improved the melee animations when driving bikes in third person perspective.
  • Attacking an NPC driver will now cause their vehicle to swerve.

Sound

  • Overhauled sound effects in scenes in the base game’s main, side and minor quests.
  • Authoring and up-mixing of scenes to the Surround Sound format.
  • Added missing sound effects.
  • Fixed missing post-processing for voices.
  • Improvements to gun and combat sound effects.
  • Improvements to vehicle audio.
  • Various sound fixes.
  • Panam will no longer sound as if she’s in a holocall when talking to her about events from Phantom Liberty in person.

Visual

  • Various lighting improvements around the city.
  • Improved the visuals of Kiroshi scanner highlights.
  • Changed the appearance of the Blackwall in Transmission to match its appearance in Phantom Liberty.
  • Fixed an issue where there could be a cigarette permanently attached to V’s hand.
  • The flame will now be properly aligned with exhaust pipes on the Yaiba Kusanagi CT-3X.
  • Electroshock VFX released by Microgenerator will now have VFX when playing without Phantom Liberty.
  • Fixed some instances where the animations after installing cyberware at Ripperdocs would not trigger.

UI

  • Added an option to mark weapons as Favorite, so that selling, disassembling or dropping them is locked.
  • Changed how Resolution Scaling modes are presented in Graphics Settings. Added a toggle to switch between DLSS Super Resolution, AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution 2.1 and Intel Xe Super Sampling 1.2. Depending on your selection you can customize other options, e.g. enable Dynamic Resolution Scaling.
  • Added a tooltip describing how to gain XP in each skill in the Skill Progression panel.
  • Attempting to attack or shoot in areas where combat is disabled will now display an “Action Blocked” popup on the HUD.

PC-specific

  • Ray Tracing: Overdrive Mode – exits preview status and includes several image quality improvements.
  • Introduced ReSTIR GI – Further improves path-traced lighting quality in RT: Overdrive mode, especially darker areas with no impact on performance, minimizes ghosting.
  • DLSS Ray Reconstruction – now available in RT Ultra and other RT modes with RT Reflections enabled.
  • Fixed an issue where V’s and NPCs’ skin could have a metallic-like effect when Ray Tracing was enabled.
  • Fixed an issue where some characters’ hair didn’t cast shadows when Ray Tracing was enabled.
  • Added support for DualSense controllers. If you experience issues with the game freezing on Steam when the controller is connected after the game is already launched, please make sure to change PlayStation Controller Support in Steam settings to “Not Enabled” instead of “Enabled” or “Enabled in Games w/o Support”.
  • Added support for Samsung HDR10+ GAMING for NVIDIA GPUs. To enable this feature, your display has to support the technology and have the “Game Mode” enabled. The HDR10+ GAMING toggle can be found in Settings in the Video tab.

Console-specific

  • [Xbox] Fixed an issue where a “Save failed – insufficient space” popup would appear when trying to save despite not reaching the save limit.
  • [Xbox] Added a new error message that will appear when Phantom Liberty is installed on an unsupported drive.

Misc

  • Fixed a crash occurring when trying to reach the second sniper in Play It Safe.
  • It will now be possible to properly interact with the radio in V’s apartment in Megabuilding H10.
  • Fixed an issue where there was still some dead zone after setting the Inner Dead Zone on a controller to 0.
  • Added more secrets to be discovered by players in Night City.

Alongside the patch, the Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition is also out today! Read on here for what’s in it.

Source: Cyberpunk

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The Division 2 Update 19.3 Released for Version 1.62

  by   Alex Co  
5:47 am in News

The Division 2 update 19.3 (TU19.3) is now out, and this should show up as patch version 1.62 for console owners. This brings a list of fixes to various issues, which you can read in the official The Division 2 new update patch notes.

The Division 2 Update 19.3 Patch Notes | The Division 2 Update 1.62 Patch Notes | The Division 2 TU19.3 Patch Notes:

INCURSION – PARADISE LOST

  • Fixed the issue with the mission occasionally remaining stuck on “Secure the Area” after defeating the last boss and all enemies.
  • Fixed the issue with the the door that leads to the next beat not opening after killing Moss if all party members are inside the room where he spawns.

WEAPONS AND GEAR

  • Fixed the issue with the Backbone, Empress International and Battery pack backpacks core attribute being set to Skill Tier.
    • Every affected backpack will have their core attribute changed to Armor. The attribute will not be reversed if it was recalibrated.
  • Fixed the issue with Agent’s hand clipping through the Carnage named Light Machinegun.
  • Duplicates of specialization pistols obtained when transferring them between Agents through the stash can now be deconstructed but give no resources.

MANHUNT

  • Fixed the issue with server performance drop when Mel Arnold bounty was active.

UI

  • Fixed the issue with the missing art for the Woodwork and Wall Street bundles.
  • Fixed the issue with the incorrect objective message display for the Goal Project Salvager Crew at The Theater.

WINTER PROJECT

The annual winter holiday celebrations will be back in The Division 2 this December, and with it the return of festive-themed cosmetics – some old and new.

  • The Winter Project Scavenger Hunt starts on December 5th and ends on January 9th
  • Winter Project is available for all players, regardless of ownership of DLC. All objectives are located in Washington DC.
  • 15 new projects for players to take on with 15 rewards to unlock – 10 of which are completely new items.

OTHER

  • Added murals to The Castle sliding gates.
  • Added multiple localization fixes.
  • Fixed multiple issues affecting audio.

Stay tuned to more The Division 2 news here on MP1st!

Source: The Division 2 Trello Board

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Layers of Fear Update 1.009 Released This December 5 (Update)

  by   Damien Seeto  
5:11 am in News

Bloober Team has released Layers of Fear update 1.009 today for PC and next-gen consoles. Check out the Layers of Fear December 5 patch notes below.

Layers of Fear Update 1.009 Patch Notes | Layers of Fear December 5 Patch Notes:

Update: The official patch notes are now available!

CHANGELOG:
NVIDIA DLSS3

Microsoft Store – PC version support
Added missing PL Voiceovers
Added music video
Bugfixes

Additionally, we would like to inform Apple Silicon users that we have also updated their versions of the game with additional features included in the previous PC patch (1.5)

CHANGELOG:

New content – Director’s Story (Final Prologue)

Polish Voice-overs
Accessibility – One hand preset
Accessibility – Ability to change the speed of the game
Accessibility – Reduce background sounds during voice-overs
Accessibility – Ability do change the head bob strength
Bugfixes

Since this is an unannounced patch, Bloober Team has not revealed the official patch notes for this update yet. menasfactory on Steam discussion did find a bug in the game’s third act. Here’s what they said.

Director Act 3: Bug – Falling down

In act 3 of the Director’s new story there’s a point where everything is supposed to be upside down and I fell down into the emptiness.
Hopefully, this is a bug that will be fixed with today’s update. In the meantime, you can check out our thoughts on the game in our review.

Layers of Fear on the PS5 is the best-looking, best-sounding, and best-performing console version of the game yet. Playing with headphones is a must for the biggest scares, though many of the thrills are psychological rather than jump-based. Packed full of four different stories all interwoven to varying degrees, there is also a good deal of content to play through. Combined with multiple endings, Layers of Fear represents a great value for fans of horror games.

We will update this post as soon as we can if Bloober Team decides to reveal the official patch notes later today. We will update you in the future if more Layers of Fear patches are released soon.

Update: Official patch notes have been added.

Source: Steam

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Layers of Fear Update 1.04 Released This December 5

  by   Damien Seeto  
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Bloober Team has released Layers of Fear update 1.04 (PS5 version 1.009) today. Read on for the Layers of Fear December 5 patch notes below.

Layers of Fear Update 1.04 Patch Notes | Layers of Fear Update 1.009 Patch Notes | Layers of Fear December 5 Patch Notes:

Since this is an unannounced patch, Bloober Team has not revealed the official patch notes for this update yet. menasfactory on Steam discussion did find a bug in the game’s third act. Here’s what they said.

Director Act 3: Bug – Falling down

In act 3 of the Director’s new story there’s a point where everything is supposed to be upside down and I fell down into the emptiness.
Hopefully, this is a bug that will be fixed with today’s update. In the meantime, you can check out our thoughts on the game in our review.

Layers of Fear on the PS5 is the best-looking, best-sounding, and best-performing console version of the game yet. Playing with headphones is a must for the biggest scares, though many of the thrills are psychological rather than jump-based. Packed full of four different stories all interwoven to varying degrees, there is also a good deal of content to play through. Combined with multiple endings, Layers of Fear represents a great value for fans of horror games.

We will update this post as soon as we can if Bloober Team decides to reveal the official patch notes later today. We will update you in the future if more Layers of Fear patches are released too.

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The Division 2 Down for Maintenance This Dec. 5 and Patch TU19.3 Release (Update 4)

  by   Alex Co  
3:15 am in News

Ubisoft has taken The Division 2 servers down this December 5, and while this is for your standard maintenance, the studio is also rolling out Title Update 19.3!

The Division 2 Down for December 5 Schedule:

Update 4: Apologies for not updating it sooner, but the servers are back up BUT Ubisoft is pulling them down again tomorrow for maintenance to fix the remaining issues.

Update 3: Ubisoft said they are making progress but there is no ETA on when the servers will be back up.

Update 2: Ubisoft has mentioned that maintenance has once again been extended due to an unexpected issue.

Update: Ubisoft has announced that maintenance has been extended by another hour, which should be ending soon! It’s now taken the game six hours instead of the planned three hours of outage.

Here’s the confirmed schedule per Ubisoft:

  • 9:30 AM CET
  • 3:30 AM ET
  • 12:30 AM PT
  • 4:30 PM HKT

Convert to your timezone here

Duration: 3 Hours

As for what’s incoming, check out the changes incoming with patch 19.3:

INCURSION – PARADISE LOST

  • Fixed the issue with the mission occasionally remaining stuck on “Secure the Area” after defeating the last boss and all enemies.
  • Fixed the issue with the the door that leads to the next beat not opening after killing Moss if all party members are inside the room where he spawns.

WEAPONS AND GEAR

  • Fixed the issue with the Backbone, Empress International and Battery pack backpacks core attribute being set to Skill Tier.
    • Every affected backpack will have their core attribute changed to Armor. The attribute will not be reversed if it was recalibrated.
  • Fixed the issue with Agent’s hand clipping through the Carnage named Light Machinegun.
  • Duplicates of specialization pistols obtained when transferring them between Agents through the stash can now be deconstructed but give no resources.

MANHUNT

  • Fixed the issue with server performance drop when Mel Arnold bounty was active.

UI

  • Fixed the issue with the missing art for the Woodwork and Wall Street bundles.
  • Fixed the issue with the incorrect objective message display for the Goal Project Salvager Crew at The Theater.

WINTER PROJECT

The annual winter holiday celebrations will be back in The Division 2 this December, and with it the return of festive-themed cosmetics – some old and new.

  • The Winter Project Scavenger Hunt starts on December 5th and ends on January 9th
  • Winter Project is available for all players, regardless of ownership of DLC. All objectives are located in Washington DC.
  • 15 new projects for players to take on with 15 rewards to unlock – 10 of which are completely new items.

OTHER

  • Added murals to The Castle sliding gates.
  • Added multiple localization fixes.
  • Fixed multiple issues affecting audio.

Stay tuned to more The Division 2 news here on MP1st!

Source: The Division 2 Trello Board

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BF2042 Update 1.000.049 Released for Patch 6.2.0

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DICE has released (Battlefield 2042) BF2042 update 1.000.049 this December 5, and this brings patch version 6.2.0 to the game. Players can expect vehicle adjustments, nerfs to the VHX and MCS, and more! While there’s no new content, this is still a significant patch that changes the meta somewhat.

BF2042 Update 1.000.049 Patch Notes | BF2042 New Update Patch Notes for Dec. 5:

Size: 2.9GB (PS5)

Highlights:

  • MCS-880, G428, VHX weapon balance changes.
  • Suppressors & Subsonic Ammo balance changes.
  • Air vehicle aiming improvements such as computed impact points, aligned crosshairs for all air vehicle cameras, and HUD aim indicators.

AREAS OF FOCUS

Weapon Balance Pass

With Update 6.2 we are deploying a series of Weapon Balance changes and improvements based on your requests and in line with the overall game intent of these weapons. Take a look at some of the specific changes below and more broader changes within our changelog!

MCS-880 Rebalance

With the recent introduction of a pure Close Quarters map in Redacted, player feedback highlighted that the MCS-880 was performing beyond expectations, and we agreed. This was particularly creating unfair instances of one-hit-kills at longer ranges. Going forward, OHK’s will no longer be possible over 25 meters with the MCS-880 and it will be rarer to do so between 20  to 25 meters. Additionally, the #4 Buckshot (Ammo Type) performed the strongest at almost all ranges with Update 6.0, this will now be reduced to its intended short-range role.

G428

The G428’s role is to be a close-range DMR, as such we are reducing the Standard Issue Ammo 2-hit kill range from 40 meters to 20 meters. We’re also including a new 4-hit kill range over 125 meters. These changes will readjust this weapon into its close range, as intended.

You will also see further changes such as High Power ammo remaining viable at longer ranges, and more broader changes to recoil, accuracy and more to bring this weapon in line with other DMRs.

VHX

The VHX-D3 has received mixed feedback with some of you being for or against its damage output. While we will continue to monitor and tweak this weapon, we have decreased its starting accuracy and increased its dispersion build-up in response to players feeling it is packing too much of a punch.

Suppressor Minimap Stealth & Subsonic Ammo

Update 6.2 will also include changes to Suppressors, Subsonic Ammo and their beneficial intent of Minimap Stealth. While also factoring in the combined benefits of these two components being used at the same time. Check out our changelog further down in the Update Notes to discover more.

We’ll continue to react to feedback and to monitor both of these aspects of gunplay, our intention is to promote as much variety in weapons and builds as possible and we’ll continue to work on that goal.

Looking more broadly, we’ll continue to look for opportunities to improve both Shotgun, Suppressor and Subsonic Gunplay, and you can continue to expect more improvements in these areas in the future.

Air Vehicle Impact Improvements

Throughout recent months we have heard players request further improvements when it comes to vehicle aiming and crosshair alignment. With Update 6.2, the Vehicles Team will be rolling out computed impact points that take into consideration several factors such as Vehicle Velocity, Angular Velocity, Gravity and Drag to draw an accurate impact point of up to 300m.

Additionally we’ve also aligned the Vehicle Crosshair on all cameras that are available on Air Vehicles with this point, ensuring that player crosshairs are as accurate as they can be.

This feature will behave as a reliable impact point on vehicles with one weapon such as on Jets, however Air Vehicles that feature two weapons under their wings like the MD540 Nightbird will perform slightly different. We will therefore calculate the distance on both weapons and draw the average of both as the impact point so the actual weapons depending on your distance to target could still hit the sides of this center point but players will now be able to anticipate and read this.

Air Vehicle HUD Improvements

A common request from our air aficionados is for improvements to be made that would allow for an improved state of communication between Gunner and Pilot. The Vehicle Team have been working on bringing a feature from previous titles into Battlefield 2042 where the HUD will now feature aim indicators which will highlight the direction of aim for the Gunner and Pilot.

As a Gunner, this should now help orient yourself in respect to the direction that the Pilot is heading in, and it will also allow for the Pilot to understand what your current priorities are when it comes to engaging with ground targets.

CHANGELOG

AI, Soldier and General Improvements

  • Player Cosmetics are now sorted by Equipped, Default, Unlocked and then any remaining items within the Collection screens.
  • Fixed an issue where some Vehicle Loadouts would not correctly apply ingame.
  • You will now be able to alter the color identifier for Armor via Options / Display / HUD General / Colorblind / Custom list.
  • Fixed an issue that prevented AI from using the zipline near the oil rig on Irreversible.
  • Fixed an issue that could cause the recoil reduction bonus to not apply when in crouch and prone with some weapons

Maps and Modes

  • Fixed an issue on Redacted where some ladders had appeared as scalable, while the intent was for them to be the opposite.
  • The Penguins have ensured us that the EOD Bot will no longer fall through the metal grids on Redacted.
  • Fixed the high contrast on the cliffs placed on Spearhead. They’re back to their natural beauty.
  • Escalators on Kaleidoscope now have structural integrity back – you should not be able to see through walls anymore.
  • Some walls on Redacted have also regained its structural integrity. Projectiles are not able to pass through it and into US HQ anymore.
  • Provided further instruction manuals to AI Soldiers, resulting in them no longer getting stuck on walls within Redacted.
  • Fixed spelling in the Codex. It’s “Namaqualand”.
  • RU HQ doesn’t offer protection anymore over the stones next to it on Arica Harbor.
  • No more sneaky placement of the insertion beacon near C sector on Redacted.
  • We have decided that moving platform on Spearhead can’t kill you anymore.

Gadgets & Specialists

  • Fixed an issue that could cause players to automatically switch from Grenade to Primary weapon when exiting a vehicle.
  • Ammunition and Health Pouch icons should now be easier to see.
  • Fixed an issue where certain gadgets would trigger an ammunition warning where it was not applicable.
  • You will no longer benefit from minimap stealth when shooting with underbarrel launchers whilst having a suppressor equipped.

Vehicles

  • Air Vehicles will now benefit from computed impact points on select weaponry, this will result in further improvements to vehicle aiming and crosshair alignment.
  • Improved audio mixing for air vehicles.
  • Fixed an issue causing prone players to take reduced damage from vehicle blast damage.
  • Helicopter and Jet anti-vehicle missiles now have the same 800m range.
  • Aligned crosshair with impact point on all cameras for air vehicles.
  • Fixed several TOR Tank visual issues during matches and within the loadout screen.
  • Fixed an issue that caused Concussion Grenades to not correctly apply to open seat vehicles.
  • Reduced the 30mm tracer visual intensity on Attack Helicopters.
  • 35mm canon and Wildcat will now correctly eject both casings when fired.
  • Fixed the camera snap into the vehicle when colliding into certain objects at high speed.
  • Fixed the M1A2 in Portal not taking turret systemic damage.
  • BMD-3 in Portal will now correctly display health and vehicle icons.
  • Lowered elevator response time on jets, it should now be easier to pitch correct when flying and making micro adjustments.
  • Updated sticky input on jets when flying using a mouse.
    • Dev note: This might take some getting used to. Try it out and let us know how you feel.
  • Fixed an issue causing Hack and EMP effects to not properly apply on civilian vehicles.
  • The Repair Tool will now work slower on vehicles with systemic damage.
  • Fixed an issue with the TOW guided mechanic where missiles would fly towards objects behind obstacles leading to inaccurate shooting.
  • Updated missile spawning from weapons.
    • Dev comment: This should lead to a more seamless, tight and connected experience.
  • All aircraft missiles will now fire in a single shot pattern rather than full auto.

Weapons

  • Fixed the description of the Spook Y Suppressor.
  • Fixed stats for Factory Mounts underbarrel.
  • Fixed Type 88’s Foregrip’s hip fire Accuracy penalty sometimes not having the right effect.
  • Fixed some animation issues on L9CZ sights while shooting.
  • Fixed minor issues in sound effects when using muzzle brakes on L9CZ.
  • Fixed incorrect descriptions for Suppressors in Portal weapons.
  • Fixed an issue where receiving melee damage could cause a reload action to be stopped.
  • Bipod is now visible in the PKP-BP’s weapon icon.
  • MCS-880 crosshair now better displays the different pellet spread angles depending on equipped buckshot ammo type.

Subsonic Ammo

  • Increased subsonic magazine capacity for MP90 from 21 to 25 bullets.
  • Increased subsonic magazine capacity for K30 from 21 to 30 bullets.

Suppressor Minimap Stealth

  • Light Suppressors will now benefit from Minimap Stealth from 30 meters and below.
  • Light Suppressors + Subsonic will now benefit from Minimap Stealth from 15 meters and below.
  • Heavy Suppressors will now benefit from Minimap Stealth from 15 meters and below.
  • Heavy Suppressors + Subsonic will now benefit from full Minimap Stealth when firing.

Suppressors

  • Updated Muzzle Flash Visibility Reduction stat for some barrel attachments

PB Heavy Suppressor

  • Damage multiplier has changed from 0.85x to 0.9x
  • Bullet velocity multiplier has changed from 0.8x to 0.85x

Type 4 Heavy Suppressor

  • Damage multiplier has changed from 0.9x to 0.95x
  • Damage multiplier has changed from 0.75x to 0.8x

Box Suppressor

  • Bullet Velocity has received a slight increase

Buckshot Ammo

  • Updated the ammunition type description to better reflect their gameplay effects.

G428

  • Standard Issue ammo: 2-hit kill range reduced from 40m to 20m. New 4-hit to kill distance over 125m.
  • High Power ammo: 2-hit range reduced from 50m to 40m.
  • Increased vertical and horizontal recoil.
  • Slightly decreased stability effect when firing bursts in full auto.
  • Increased maximum dispersion during full auto by 15%.
  • Increased dispersion per shot in both single and full auto by 7%.
  • Slowed ADS speed slightly.
  • Tweaked animation settings to match the increased recoil.

VHX-D3

  • Decreased initial standing accuracy
  • Increased dispersion per shot

AP Grenade launcher ammo increased from 1-2

  • This change affects AK24, LCMG, SFAR-M, SVK

RPK-74M

  • Corrected the amount of ammunition shown for the extended magazine size in the collection screen.
  • Fixed an issue where the mesh of some muzzle attachments:

LMG

  • Corrected the amount of ammunition shown for the extended magazine size in the collection screen.

Commando Knife

  • Fixed an issue that caused the animation after a melee attack to not work properly.

AEK-971

  • Fixed an issue causing the Flash Suppressor to sometimes overlap with other attachments.

MP412 Rex

  • Fixed an issue with the swapping animation when equipping the MP412 Rex.

M240B

  • The extended magazine in the plus menu is now equipped by default.

SWS-10

  • Fixed sound effect issue when using PB Heavy Surpressor.

12M Auto

  • Fixed shell ejection when using Flechette Ammunition.

XM8 Prototype

  • Fixed M320 Buck Crosshair Size for Bad Company 2’s XM8 Protoype

MTAR-21

  • Fixed incorrectly placed muzzle smoke visual when using PB Heavy Suppressor.

AC-42

  • Fixed ejected casing textures when using subsonic ammunition.

AS-Val

  • Fixed an issue where an iron sight mesh was showing unintendedly when using some scopes.

Super 500

  • Damage and dispersion tweaked to provide more consistent and higher damage over 10m, but lower chance to get a OHK.

GEW-46

  • Damage over 100m changed from 22 to 20 per bullet.

Ghostmaker R10

  • Updated Minimap Stealth stat, and added suppressed icon.

NVK-S22

  • Icon for #01 buckshot has been updated.

According to DICE, players can also expect to see “new ways to play,” a new mode and new cosmetic rewards to be available in “the coming weeks.” Once we know more about that, we’ll let our readers know.

As for Season 7, while nothing has been announced by DICE, it seems a dev from the studio is teasing it somewhat. If we get any news about Season 7 or any other content drop for BF2042, we’ll let our readers know.

Source: EA

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Battlefield 2042 Update 1.46 Fires Out for Version 6.2.0; Patch Notes Listed

  by   Alex Co  
2:38 am in News

Battlefield 2042 update 1.46 has been pushed out by DICE, and this brings the patch version 6.2.0 changes to the game. Expect a nerf for a few guns, vehicle adjustments and more.

Battlefield 2042 Update 1.46 Patch Notes | Battlefield 2042 Update 6.2 Patch Notes:

Highlights:

  • MCS-880, G428, VHX weapon balance changes.
  • Suppressors & Subsonic Ammo balance changes.
  • Air vehicle aiming improvements such as computed impact points, aligned crosshairs for all air vehicle cameras, and HUD aim indicators.

AREAS OF FOCUS

Weapon Balance Pass

With Update 6.2 we are deploying a series of Weapon Balance changes and improvements based on your requests and in line with the overall game intent of these weapons. Take a look at some of the specific changes below and more broader changes within our changelog!

MCS-880 Rebalance

With the recent introduction of a pure Close Quarters map in Redacted, player feedback highlighted that the MCS-880 was performing beyond expectations, and we agreed. This was particularly creating unfair instances of one-hit-kills at longer ranges. Going forward, OHK’s will no longer be possible over 25 meters with the MCS-880 and it will be rarer to do so between 20  to 25 meters. Additionally, the #4 Buckshot (Ammo Type) performed the strongest at almost all ranges with Update 6.0, this will now be reduced to its intended short-range role.

G428

The G428’s role is to be a close-range DMR, as such we are reducing the Standard Issue Ammo 2-hit kill range from 40 meters to 20 meters. We’re also including a new 4-hit kill range over 125 meters. These changes will readjust this weapon into its close range, as intended.

You will also see further changes such as High Power ammo remaining viable at longer ranges, and more broader changes to recoil, accuracy and more to bring this weapon in line with other DMRs.

VHX

The VHX-D3 has received mixed feedback with some of you being for or against its damage output. While we will continue to monitor and tweak this weapon, we have decreased its starting accuracy and increased its dispersion build-up in response to players feeling it is packing too much of a punch.

Suppressor Minimap Stealth & Subsonic Ammo

Update 6.2 will also include changes to Suppressors, Subsonic Ammo and their beneficial intent of Minimap Stealth. While also factoring in the combined benefits of these two components being used at the same time. Check out our changelog further down in the Update Notes to discover more.

We’ll continue to react to feedback and to monitor both of these aspects of gunplay, our intention is to promote as much variety in weapons and builds as possible and we’ll continue to work on that goal.

Looking more broadly, we’ll continue to look for opportunities to improve both Shotgun, Suppressor and Subsonic Gunplay, and you can continue to expect more improvements in these areas in the future.

Air Vehicle Impact Improvements

Throughout recent months we have heard players request further improvements when it comes to vehicle aiming and crosshair alignment. With Update 6.2, the Vehicles Team will be rolling out computed impact points that take into consideration several factors such as Vehicle Velocity, Angular Velocity, Gravity and Drag to draw an accurate impact point of up to 300m.

Additionally we’ve also aligned the Vehicle Crosshair on all cameras that are available on Air Vehicles with this point, ensuring that player crosshairs are as accurate as they can be.

This feature will behave as a reliable impact point on vehicles with one weapon such as on Jets, however Air Vehicles that feature two weapons under their wings like the MD540 Nightbird will perform slightly different. We will therefore calculate the distance on both weapons and draw the average of both as the impact point so the actual weapons depending on your distance to target could still hit the sides of this center point but players will now be able to anticipate and read this.

Air Vehicle HUD Improvements

A common request from our air aficionados is for improvements to be made that would allow for an improved state of communication between Gunner and Pilot. The Vehicle Team have been working on bringing a feature from previous titles into Battlefield 2042 where the HUD will now feature aim indicators which will highlight the direction of aim for the Gunner and Pilot.

As a Gunner, this should now help orient yourself in respect to the direction that the Pilot is heading in, and it will also allow for the Pilot to understand what your current priorities are when it comes to engaging with ground targets.

CHANGELOG

AI, Soldier and General Improvements

  • Player Cosmetics are now sorted by Equipped, Default, Unlocked and then any remaining items within the Collection screens.
  • Fixed an issue where some Vehicle Loadouts would not correctly apply ingame.
  • You will now be able to alter the color identifier for Armor via Options / Display / HUD General / Colorblind / Custom list.
  • Fixed an issue that prevented AI from using the zipline near the oil rig on Irreversible.
  • Fixed an issue that could cause the recoil reduction bonus to not apply when in crouch and prone with some weapons

Maps and Modes

  • Fixed an issue on Redacted where some ladders had appeared as scalable, while the intent was for them to be the opposite.
  • The Penguins have ensured us that the EOD Bot will no longer fall through the metal grids on Redacted.
  • Fixed the high contrast on the cliffs placed on Spearhead. They’re back to their natural beauty.
  • Escalators on Kaleidoscope now have structural integrity back – you should not be able to see through walls anymore.
  • Some walls on Redacted have also regained its structural integrity. Projectiles are not able to pass through it and into US HQ anymore.
  • Provided further instruction manuals to AI Soldiers, resulting in them no longer getting stuck on walls within Redacted.
  • Fixed spelling in the Codex. It’s “Namaqualand”.
  • RU HQ doesn’t offer protection anymore over the stones next to it on Arica Harbor.
  • No more sneaky placement of the insertion beacon near C sector on Redacted.
  • We have decided that moving platform on Spearhead can’t kill you anymore.

Gadgets & Specialists

  • Fixed an issue that could cause players to automatically switch from Grenade to Primary weapon when exiting a vehicle.
  • Ammunition and Health Pouch icons should now be easier to see.
  • Fixed an issue where certain gadgets would trigger an ammunition warning where it was not applicable.
  • You will no longer benefit from minimap stealth when shooting with underbarrel launchers whilst having a suppressor equipped.

Vehicles

  • Air Vehicles will now benefit from computed impact points on select weaponry, this will result in further improvements to vehicle aiming and crosshair alignment.
  • Improved audio mixing for air vehicles.
  • Fixed an issue causing prone players to take reduced damage from vehicle blast damage.
  • Helicopter and Jet anti-vehicle missiles now have the same 800m range.
  • Aligned crosshair with impact point on all cameras for air vehicles.
  • Fixed several TOR Tank visual issues during matches and within the loadout screen.
  • Fixed an issue that caused Concussion Grenades to not correctly apply to open seat vehicles.
  • Reduced the 30mm tracer visual intensity on Attack Helicopters.
  • 35mm canon and Wildcat will now correctly eject both casings when fired.
  • Fixed the camera snap into the vehicle when colliding into certain objects at high speed.
  • Fixed the M1A2 in Portal not taking turret systemic damage.
  • BMD-3 in Portal will now correctly display health and vehicle icons.
  • Lowered elevator response time on jets, it should now be easier to pitch correct when flying and making micro adjustments.
  • Updated sticky input on jets when flying using a mouse.
    • Dev note: This might take some getting used to. Try it out and let us know how you feel.
  • Fixed an issue causing Hack and EMP effects to not properly apply on civilian vehicles.
  • The Repair Tool will now work slower on vehicles with systemic damage.
  • Fixed an issue with the TOW guided mechanic where missiles would fly towards objects behind obstacles leading to inaccurate shooting.
  • Updated missile spawning from weapons.
    • Dev comment: This should lead to a more seamless, tight and connected experience.
  • All aircraft missiles will now fire in a single shot pattern rather than full auto.

Weapons

  • Fixed the description of the Spook Y Suppressor.
  • Fixed stats for Factory Mounts underbarrel.
  • Fixed Type 88’s Foregrip’s hip fire Accuracy penalty sometimes not having the right effect.
  • Fixed some animation issues on L9CZ sights while shooting.
  • Fixed minor issues in sound effects when using muzzle brakes on L9CZ.
  • Fixed incorrect descriptions for Suppressors in Portal weapons.
  • Fixed an issue where receiving melee damage could cause a reload action to be stopped.
  • Bipod is now visible in the PKP-BP’s weapon icon.
  • MCS-880 crosshair now better displays the different pellet spread angles depending on equipped buckshot ammo type.

Subsonic Ammo

  • Increased subsonic magazine capacity for MP90 from 21 to 25 bullets.
  • Increased subsonic magazine capacity for K30 from 21 to 30 bullets.

Suppressor Minimap Stealth

  • Light Suppressors will now benefit from Minimap Stealth from 30 meters and below.
  • Light Suppressors + Subsonic will now benefit from Minimap Stealth from 15 meters and below.
  • Heavy Suppressors will now benefit from Minimap Stealth from 15 meters and below.
  • Heavy Suppressors + Subsonic will now benefit from full Minimap Stealth when firing.

Suppressors

  • Updated Muzzle Flash Visibility Reduction stat for some barrel attachments

PB Heavy Suppressor

  • Damage multiplier has changed from 0.85x to 0.9x
  • Bullet velocity multiplier has changed from 0.8x to 0.85x

Type 4 Heavy Suppressor

  • Damage multiplier has changed from 0.9x to 0.95x
  • Damage multiplier has changed from 0.75x to 0.8x

Box Suppressor

  • Bullet Velocity has received a slight increase

Buckshot Ammo

  • Updated the ammunition type description to better reflect their gameplay effects.

G428

  • Standard Issue ammo: 2-hit kill range reduced from 40m to 20m. New 4-hit to kill distance over 125m.
  • High Power ammo: 2-hit range reduced from 50m to 40m.
  • Increased vertical and horizontal recoil.
  • Slightly decreased stability effect when firing bursts in full auto.
  • Increased maximum dispersion during full auto by 15%.
  • Increased dispersion per shot in both single and full auto by 7%.
  • Slowed ADS speed slightly.
  • Tweaked animation settings to match the increased recoil.

VHX-D3

  • Decreased initial standing accuracy
  • Increased dispersion per shot

AP Grenade launcher ammo increased from 1-2

  • This change affects AK24, LCMG, SFAR-M, SVK

RPK-74M

  • Corrected the amount of ammunition shown for the extended magazine size in the collection screen.
  • Fixed an issue where the mesh of some muzzle attachments:

LMG

  • Corrected the amount of ammunition shown for the extended magazine size in the collection screen.

Commando Knife

  • Fixed an issue that caused the animation after a melee attack to not work properly.

AEK-971

  • Fixed an issue causing the Flash Suppressor to sometimes overlap with other attachments.

MP412 Rex

  • Fixed an issue with the swapping animation when equipping the MP412 Rex.

M240B

  • The extended magazine in the plus menu is now equipped by default.

SWS-10

  • Fixed sound effect issue when using PB Heavy Surpressor.

12M Auto

  • Fixed shell ejection when using Flechette Ammunition.

XM8 Prototype

  • Fixed M320 Buck Crosshair Size for Bad Company 2’s XM8 Protoype

MTAR-21

  • Fixed incorrectly placed muzzle smoke visual when using PB Heavy Suppressor.

AC-42

  • Fixed ejected casing textures when using subsonic ammunition.

AS-Val

  • Fixed an issue where an iron sight mesh was showing unintendedly when using some scopes.

Super 500

  • Damage and dispersion tweaked to provide more consistent and higher damage over 10m, but lower chance to get a OHK.

GEW-46

  • Damage over 100m changed from 22 to 20 per bullet.

Ghostmaker R10

  • Updated Minimap Stealth stat, and added suppressed icon.

NVK-S22

  • Icon for #01 buckshot has been updated.

According to DICE, players can also expect to see “new ways to play,” a new mode and new cosmetic rewards to be available in “the coming weeks.” Once we know more about that, we’ll let our readers know.

As for Season 7, while nothing has been announced by DICE, it seems a dev from the studio is teasing it somewhat. If we get any news about Season 7 or any other content drop for BF2042, we’ll let our readers know.

Source: EA

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Arc World Tour Finals 2023 Take Place on March 21-23, 2024: New Games Added to Lineup

  by   Jack Breitenbach  
1:07 am in News

The Arc World Tour Finals 2023 are officially set to take place from March 21 through March 23, 2024, in Long Beach, California. Additionally, UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II Sys:Celes and Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising are joining the lineup of competitive fighting games in this year’s tournaments.

Here’s a more detailed breakdown of the upcoming event from today’s press release:

Arc World Tour Finals 2023 Event Overview

The annual event features top players from around the world who have earned a top spot in the Finals through various Arc World Tour qualifying events.

  • Event Date: March 21-23, 2024
  • Venue: Thunder Studios, Long Beach, California USA
  • Participating Titles:
    • GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-
    • Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising
    • UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II Sys:Celes
  • Streaming Information: The Arc World Tour Finals 2023 will be streamed live on the Arc System Works Twitch channel

Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Details

Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising features three qualifying tournaments in the run up to the Finals, in addition to a last chance qualifier. The schedule for these qualifying tournaments is as follows:

  • January 20-21, 2024: GBCS Cygames Cup Special (Japan)
  • January 21, 2024: Kayane Cup (France)
  • January 25-28, 2024: Frosty Faustings (USA)
  • March 21-22, 2024: Last Chance Qualifier at Arc World Tour Finals 2023

The 8 winners of these qualifier tournaments will be invited to participate for the title of the World’s Best at the Arc World Tour Finals 2023.

UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II Sys:Celes Details

UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II Sys:Celes will be featured in a one-day side tournament on March 21 at the Arc World Tour Finals 2023. More details on entry will be released at a later date, so stay tuned. UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II Sys:Celes, the latest title in the UNI series, will be released on January 25, 2024 and is currently available now for pre-order.

Arc World Tour 2023 Last Chance Qualifier Details

The Last Chance Qualifier (LCQ), the final qualifying tournament for Arc World Tour 2023, will be held on March 21-22, 2024 at Thunder Studios in Long Beach, CA. LCQ registration will open in late January.

Arc World Tour Finals 2023 Ticket Information

Tickets for the Arc World Tour Finals 2023 go on sale December 13 at 5pm PT/8pm ET/9am HKT on EventBrite here. In addition to the tournaments and LCQ, there will be various other attractions at the venue for fans.

NOTE: Tickets from EventBrite are for General Admission only. Those who want to participate in the LCQ do not need to buy tickets for Day 1 & 2. On Finals day all LCQ players require a GA ticket to enter the venue. Final qualifying players from each game do not require a GA ticket.

Are you looking forward to the Arc World Tour Finals? Let us know down in the comments.

If you’re especially looking forward to Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising, you’re going to have to wait just a little longer to get your hands on it yourself. You can read about the game’s recent delay here.

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Fight Crab 2 Early Access Pincers Out February 13; Demo Arrives Earlier

  by   James Lara  
December 4, 2023 10:36 pm in News

The next chapter for crab fighting is nearly upon us, as Calappa Games have announced that Fight Crab 2 will be entering early access this coming December. Get ready to do battle with giant crabs.

Fight Crab 2 enters early access (via Steam) on February 13. But wait, there’s more! A playable demo has also been announced and will be part of Steam Next Fest 2024, from February 5-12. BUT. WAIT. THERE’S. MORE. The early access announcement was accompanied by a new trailer.

About The Early Access

Why Early Access?

“We plan on improving the game based on feedback from the community, so that we can provide a more polished and complete game as the final product.

Since this game heavily features PvP, balancing is very important. In order to implement good balancing and creating a fun and exciting environment for players, feedback from players before full release is crucial.

We will be in Early Access in order to get feedback and polish our game as early as possible.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We expect to spend around 12 to 18 months in Early Access before full release.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“All game modes will be playable in Early Access, but we plan to flesh out several parts of the game for the full release.

Career Mode:
We plan on adding more events and bosses to this mode.

Game Balance:
We plan on observing the online environment during Early Access to tweak balancing issues.

Network Features:
We plan on testing network features frequently in order to provide a stable network environment upon release.

Additional Features:
We plan on adding more co-op options, skins, and playable crabs.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“At the start of Early Access, all main game modes will be available:
– Career Mode
– Local Matches
– Online Matches
– Tutorial Mode

We plan on tackling the following as we work on the full release:
– Game balancing tweaks
– More content for Career Mode
– More playable crabs

We’ll add more and more content in updates until the game is finished.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“The game is still incomplete while in Early Access, so the price is lower than the planned full release price. This means the price will likely increase when the game is fully released.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“We will make use of the Community Hub and gather players’ opinions on Steam in Japanese, English, and Simplified Chinese. Players’ opinions and suggestions will likely be referenced and used during development.”

Soon, my friends, you’ll be able to live your best life as a crab, battling other crabs. 

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GTA 6 Platforms Confirmed for PS5, Xbox Series, But Not PC

  by   James Lara  
7:54 pm in News

After having its trailer leak, Rockstar Games has officially announced Grand Theft Auto 6 today rather than the original plan for tomorrow. While the trailer had much to show, one thing was absent: the mention of platforms. Well, we now have the answer, as the studio has confirmed that it’ll be available on both the PS5 and Xbox Series consoles. As for PC gamers, it looks like GTA 6 will be skipping out on the platform, at least for now.

In a press release sent to us, Rockstar Games confirmed that GTA 6 will be released on the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S sometime in 2025. Here’s what they had to say about the game itself, confirming

“Grand Theft Auto VI continues our efforts to push the limits of what’s possible in highly immersive, story-driven open-world experiences,” said Sam Houser, Founder of Rockstar Games. “We’re thrilled to be able to share this new vision with players everywhere.

Grand Theft Auto VI heads to the state of Leonida, home to the neon-soaked streets of Vice City and beyond in the biggest, most immersive evolution of the Grand Theft Auto series yet.”

What was somewhat surprising is that the press release made no mention of a PC version of Grand Theft Auto 6, leading us to believe that Rockstar will skip the platform for its launch. This shouldn’t come as much of a shock, as past Grand Theft Auto games have also skipped PC during their launch and were released at a later date.

It’s still a massive disappointment if that’s the case, as the games have an enormous following on PC.

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Nintendo Switch Update 17.0.1 Released This December 4

  by   Alex Co  
7:20 pm in News

Nintendo has pushed out the Nintendo Switch update 17.0.1 this December 4, and this minor system software update resolves an issue that surfaced with some software for the console.

Nintendo Switch Update 17.0.1 Patch Notes | Nintendo Switch System Update Patch Notes:

Performing the system update

In most situations, the Nintendo Switch will automatically download the most recent system update while it is connected online. You can verify your current menu version and manually start the update from the System Settings menu if necessary.

System Update highlighted within the system option in the System Settings

Ver. 17.0.1 (Released December 4, 2023)

  • Resolved an issue with local communication for some software.
  • General system stability improvements to enhance the user’s experience.

That’s about it in terms of the official changelog. If there’s anything else that surfaces from it, we’ll be sure to let our readers know.

In other Nintendo news, the company has parternered with rival Sony to produce a live-action Legend of Zelda film!

Source: Nintendo Support

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Report: Insurgency Sandstorm Developer New World Interactive Closed Down by Embracer

  by   James Lara  
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The bad news continues to come from Embracer Group, as New World Interactive, the studio behind Insurgency Sandstorm, has reportedly shut down.

The news comes from Second Wind Group’s Co-Founder Nick Calandra, who took to X to post about the news. According to his sources, as early as this morning, New World Interactive is no more.

“In not so great news… I’m hearing from sources that New World Interactive is the next studio shutdown from Embracer… happened this morning apparently and no public statement has come out yet. Super sad to hear this as I did the documentary on that studio and they’re great.”

There has yet to be any public statement from Embracer on the studio’s closure.

Embracer Group warned earlier this year with their restricting plans that there would be several significant changes, including cancellation and consolidation within the publisher. Prior, Saint Row developers Viloition, who have been in business for over 30 years, were closed down, with reports that Timesplitter developers Free Radical also being at risk of closing their doors.

We’ll continue to monitor the situation, and should any new developments arise, we’ll be sure to issue an update.

It’s been a rough year in every industry, as companies all over the globe have had layoffs despite reporting record-breaking profits. The gaming industry seems to have it the worst, as it has become nearly a monthly occurrence all year. An industry that has, for most, been rather light on layoffs, is now experiencing them in full, in a year that many gamers would consider to be one of the best for releases.

Our hearts and prayers go out to all affected by the closures. Let us hope this starts to slow down as we head into 2024.

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The Last of Us 2 Remastered Roguelike Mode “No Return” Gameplay Trailer Slices Out

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One of the biggest surprises with The Last of Us 2 Remastered reveal was the announcement of new roguelike mode, “No Return.” While Naughty Dog has shown bits of it off already, they’ve released a new gameplay trailer, giving us a deeper look at The Last of Us 2 Remastered No Return Mode. 

The Last of Us 2 Remastered Roguelike Mode “No Return” Gameplay Trailer:

This looks to be a fantastic addition to the Remastered, and while it won’t feature co-op, we can’t help but feel this would be an incredible experience if it had some. Maybe a post-launch update will eventually add it, much like how Returnal added co-op? One can hope, right?

Oh, and in case you missed the news, preorders will officially go live tomorrow for The Last of Us 2 Remastered W.L.F. Edition. A breakdown of all its content can be found below.

Here’s the rundown on everything included in this package:

  • Steelbook Case – The Steelbook case showcases Ellie’s journey through Seattle on the front, and Abby’s journey on the back. It’s a companion piece to The Last of Us Part I’s Firefly Edition Steelbook case.
  • Society of Champions Trading Cards – Each of the Society of Champions trading cards found in-game in The Last of Us Part 2 are available in this collection, made using the in-game files themselves. There are eight holographic cards.
  • W.L.F Patch – A patch inspired by the W.L.F. soldiers from the game is included, portraying a wolf on a yellow background.
  • Enamel Pins – There are four pins included in the pack, including one based on the bracelet Dina gives to Ellie and one based on the birthday cassette from Joel.

The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered will launch on January 19, 2024, for PS5. For those who already own the PS4 version, there will be a digital upgrade available for $10.

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GTA 6 Reveal Trailer Leaks, Game Releases 2025 (Update)

  by   Alex Co  
5:52 pm in News

With just a day to go, the (Grand Theft Auto) GTA 6 trailer has leaked! As expected, it is officially titled “Grand Theft Auto VI,” and it will be released in 2025.

Check it out now before Take-Two Interactive has it pulled!

Update 2: Take-Two Interactive has released the official trailer which is a good response given it’s already out there.

Update: As expected, Take-Two has nuked it from Twitter, but it’s out there now, and people have been uploading it on video hosting sites. I suggest just waiting for tomorrow’s trailer to get the full effect.

 

https://twitter.com/gta6trailerleak/status/1731795100546539836?t=xhVrDR1r-sEOZPRyL9lm4w

The trailer indicates that the game’s protagonist will be female, and based on what’s shown so far, it looks insane! Of course, if you’d rather experience it without the annoying “Buy $BTC” text covering it up, you’ll probably want to wait until tomorrow at 9 am ET/6 am PT/10 pm HKT for the official reveal.

With today’s leak culture, we shouldn’t be surprised this got leaked, but I do feel for Rockstar, as the game got leaked big time last year with the hack, and now this.

Let’s hope there’s more news to come out tomorrow outside of the reveal.

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The Last of Us 2 Remastered W.L.F. Edition Revealed, Contains Trading Cards, a Steelbook, and More

  by   Jack Breitenbach  
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The Last of Us 2 Remastered is getting a collector’s edition in the form of the W.L.F. Edition, revealed today by Naughty Dog. This physical version of the game comes with a handful of special goodies and collectible items for fans of the series.

  • Related Reading: The Last of Us 2 Remastered Lost Level Names Revealed via PlayStation Page Listing

You can get a closer look of the W.L.F. Edition’s contents via Naughty Dog’s official Tweet:

Here’s the rundown on everything included in this package:

  • Steelbook Case – The Steelbook case showcases Ellie’s journey through Seattle on the front, and Abby’s journey on the back. It’s a companion piece to The Last of Us Part I’s Firefly Edition Steelbook case.
  • Society of Champions Trading Cards – Each of the Society of Champions trading cards found in-game in The Last of Us Part 2 are available in this collection, made using the in-game files themselves. There are eight holographic cards.
  • W.L.F Patch – A patch inspired by the W.L.F. soldiers from the game is included, portraying a wolf on a yellow background.
  • Enamel Pins – There are four pins included in the pack, including one based on the bracelet Dina gives to Ellie and one based on the birthday cassette from Joel.

The Last of Us 2 Remastered W.L.F. Edition becomes available for pre-order on December 5 at 7am PT/10am ET/11am HKT. It will be available in limited quantities for $99.99 USD.

These collector’s editions are always cool to look at, and they’re sure to make someone’s shelf look that much neater, especially when paired with the Firefly Edition of The Last of Us Part 1. If you’re looking to grab a copy yourself, you can pre-order it at this link starting tomorrow.

If you want to see what else is coming to The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered, click here to see our recap of the new features announced.

The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered launches on January 19, 2024 for PS5.

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Overwatch 2 Season 8 New Mode, Content and More Outlined: Here’s What to Expect

  by   James Lara  
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Overwatch 2 Season 8 “Call of the Hunt” is arriving tomorrow, but before the hunt begins, you may want to read up on everything coming this season. Lucky you, we have a breakdown of everything you need to know about Overwatch Season 8.

Overwatch Season 8 Call of the Hunt Details

Launch Trailer

Mauga Animated Short

Mauga is Here and Ready to Party

Players got to see and play Mauga in action during BlizzCon 2023, but now he’s here for good as the newest Tank hero you can unlock in Overwatch 2. Armed with dual chainguns that will burn and burst down your enemies, Mauga is a fierce tactician that you will want to watch out for. He can charge through enemies and come crashing down on them with Overrun, reinforce his team with his Cardiac Overdrive, and even brawl in close-quarter combat with his powerful Cage Fight ultimate. We’ve watched how he performed, listened to your feedback, and made some adjustments to make him stand out even more. We’re giving some extra power to his chainguns, along with adding Armor HP to enable him to last longer in the fight. Be sure to read the patch notes for more details.

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Kick Off the Season with the Battle of Beasts

Overwatch 2 – Season 8: Call of the Hunt is an epic Beast Hunter-themed season. Fight in a powerful brawl with epic and powerful Grand Beasts in a fun 4v4 PvPvE game mode: The Battle of the Beasts. In a clash of Grand Beasts, protect yours while coordinating with your team to defeat the enemy beast. You’ll be able to play Mauga for free as the only tank to play in this mode, or try your hand as one of many other hunter-themed heroes and tear through the Grand Beast’s health while trying to avoid powerful abilities. May the best hunters win.

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Play Battle of the Beasts, along with your favorite game modes, to complete new challenges in a limited-time event now through December 18. You’ll earn new cosmetics, including a highlight intro for Mauga and a new name card, plus earn up to 25,000 Battle Pass XP to get a head start on the Season 8 Battle Pass and work your way to unlock new rewards including the Mythic Grand Beast Orisa skin available in the Premium Battle Pass.

Introducing Hard Light Weapon Skins

Introducing Weapon Skins – a new way to customize your heroes. We’re kicking things off with the Hard Light theme for Rein, Reaper, and Mercy.  These sleek designs with custom visual and sound effects can be equipped with any of these heroes’ skins.  Look out for other Weapon Skins coming in future seasons. We’re excited about weapon customization, and this is just the first step. As we create more Weapon Skins, we want to hear about what you love about the skins. Your feedback is key as we evolve Weapon Skins and introduce new looks and more ways to customize your heroes.

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It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Winter Wonderland

Ring in the holidays with the Winter Wonderland event!  Check out our heroes celebrating in style with all-new Holiday skins.  Beat challenges and unlock one free legendary skin of your choice – choose from the stylish Formalwear skins for Cassidy or Baptiste, or the cozy Winter Jammies Illari skin.  Dive into the action with returning fan-favorite event modes like Mei’s Snowball Offensive and Yeti Hunt, with new challenges and rewards. Winter Wonderland launches on Tuesday, December 19.

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Master Your Skills with Echo, Genji, Mei, D.Va, and Lucio

The next wave of Hero Mastery courses is coming starting next year on January 2 in a five-week event featuring a new course for a new hero each week, plus new challenges and cosmetic rewards to earn as well! Starting in Season 8, we’re introducing a new feature for Hero Mastery replays: Bookmarks! That’s right, you’ll be able to mark specific places in the replay time bar for quick viewing. Also, due to improvements we’ve made to the mode since its initial launch, the leaderboards for all current Hero Mastery courses have been reset. Don’t worry if you already hold a spot in the current Top 500; we’ll have the old leaderboards brought back to view in a future update.

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Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with the Return of Prop Hunt!

Finally, Season 8 closes out with the return of our Lunar New Year event! We’ve been listening to your feedback, and we’re excited to announce that the fan-favorite Mischief and Magic prop hunt game mode will be on the Lijiang Night Market map, with all new props for Rogue Kiriko to transform into that will make you look in every direction imaginable. Also, look out for new Legendary skins in the in-game shop, along with playing returning modes like Capture the Flag and Bounty Hunter Deathmatch. The fireworks and festivities for the Year of the Dragon begin on January 30!

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Jump Into Hunt Today!

Play for free to earn over 25 new cosmetics, including 2 Epic Skins. Upgrade to the Premium Battle Pass and earn the Grand Beast Orisa Mythic skin along with 80 tiers of rewards, and if you get the Ultimate Battle Pass Bundle, you can even unlock 20 tier skips, the Magma Mauga Legendary skin, the Wild Tracker Widowmaker Legendary skin, and the Magma Moira Epic skin, along with 2,000 credits for the in-game shop. Also, we’ve heard your feedback about wanting to just purchase just the skins in our Ultimate Battle Pass and Starter Pack bundles, especially when the skin is for one of your favorite heroes, so we’re making those skins available for purchase separately for Overwatch Coins in the Hero Gallery.

We’ll have the full changelog up shortly for Overwatch’s Season 8 update once the download is out.

Source: Overwatch

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Call of Duty Warzone Stats Reset Confirmed for Season 1; Player Count and Squad Options Confirmed for Urzikstan

  by   James Lara  
2:58 pm in News

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone Season 1 is launching this week, and while there’s plenty to be excited about, one thing players will want to know is that their Warzone stats are getting a reset once the new map, Urzikstan, arrives.

This was confirmed via a call with Call of Duty developers with content creators to discuss the upcoming Warzone season. Among the chat was a confirmation of a Warzone stats reset and new information concerning the map’s player count, queue options, and more. Content creator Modern Warzone posted these details on X, which you can read in the summary below. 

  • Player stats are being reset in Warzone when Urzikstan launches on December 6.
  • Urzikstan is “20%” smaller than Al Mazrah.
  • It will be 100 players at launch.
  • Singles, duos, trios, and quads are available at launch and for the full season. 
  • Enemy pings will show in Killcams. 
  • Emotes and gestures are not planned for the new Season of Warzone on Urzikstan. 

Some big stuff was revealed there, especially the Warzone state reset. While stat resets are typically met with backlash, the improvements this season over what was essentially Warzone 2.0 are significant enough. Plus, Warzone 2.0 wasn’t exactly well received by players, so wiping those stats and starting fresh may be the wise decision as we’re sure plenty want to forget their time with the title. 

What do you think? Are you glad or disappointed a state wipe is coming?

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World of Warcraft Down With Server Issues This Dec. 4, Blizzard Investigating (Update)

  by   Alex Co  
2:31 pm in News

For those on Azeroth trying to login but can’t, it’s not just you, as the World of Warcraft (WOW) servers are having issues this December 4, and this is something Blizzard Entertainment has acknowledged.

World of Warcraft Down With Server Issues This Dec. 4:

Update: Blizzard has announced that login issues have been resolved.

This server outage has been acknowledged by the official Blizzard Support Twitter account:

And also by Blizzard on the game’s official Discord channel where mod Elleiana gave a few things players can do while waiting:

Things you can do while servers are down:

  • Be calm.
  • Drink some water.
  • Take a shower.
    Go for a walk.
  • Pet your pets.
  • Touch some grass.
  • Do some housework/chores.
  • Learn a new skill.
  • Draw a picture of a sheep.
  • Call your parents/grandparents/loved ones. (You really should call them anyway)

Blizzard forum member Ghöstey posted the following:

Found something:

“WoW got hammered by an infrastructure change with very unexpected results, we’re working to get everything back up asap.”

“The root of this one is an update to the teeny little service that bootstraps the VMs and delivers OS updates etc. Deployed fine in test, on Live, WoW did not approve and we locked up our file stores globally. We’re left with a lot of manual cleanup to get things moving again.”

“Thankfully WoW’s site reliability engineers are awesome and are churning through the work, we’re making sure there’s no other surprises waiting for us and then we’ll get you back in as quickly as we can.”

In other WoW news, Blizzard has recently said that they are “well positioned” to bring World of Warcraft to consoles.

Once we know more about the server outage, we’ll update the article. If you can connect, leave a comment below and let us know from where you’re connecting from.

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Payday 3 Syntax Error DLC Details Revealed: New Heist, Weapons, and More

  by   Jack Breitenbach  
2:16 pm in News

The first Payday 3 DLC, Syntax Error, is right around the corner, and the devs have revealed a bunch of juicy new details about what we can expect when it drops sometime this month. The new update will include a fresh set of weapons, a new enemy type, a brand-new skill line, and more.

All of these updates come from today’s Dev Update, which you can watch here:

Here’s the bullet points of everything that was announced in the video:

Payday 3 Syntax Error DLC Details:

  • The Story Continues – Syntax Error picks up right where Touch the Sky left off. The gang’s found intel on some incredibly valuable drone operating software, and it’s being stored at a data center called ScryDigital. The team will have to dodge an advanced AI security network and make off with the software to find out who’s still hunting them.
  • New Cosmetics – The Syntax Error DLC releases alongside a new Tailor Pack that contains four outfits, four gloves, and four masks. Additionally, a new handful of free cosmetics will be available to all heisters.
  • New Weapons – A new weapon pack containing an SMG, a shotgun, and a marksman rifle will also release in this update. These guns aim to fill a void in the current lineup, allowing for a more diverse selection.
  • New Enemy Type – The Techie is a new enemy that hides himself around the map and pilots drones to attack heisters. Players will have to seek him out and take him down to stop the constant barrage of technology. The Techie will initially only show up in Syntax Error heists, but Starbreeze promises to bring him to other heists in the near future.
  • Scrambler Skill Line – The Scrambler Skill Line is a new set of abilities that will be available to all players. These skills are aimed at combating the new Techie, including one that allows heisters to hack the enemy drones for their own use.

Starbreeze also confirmed that players who do not own Syntax Error will still be able to join and play with friends who do own it. This is a nice touch that’ll keep friend groups on the same page even if they don’t all want to pick up the DLC.

If you’re interested in Payday 3, you can check out the latest update here.

Payday 3 Syntax Error releases sometime this month. We’ll be sure to let our readers know when the patch notes drop.

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Call of Duty Warzone DLSS 3 Support Coming With Season 1; Path Tracing and DLSS 3.5 For Lobbies

  by   James Lara  
1:18 pm in News

4000 series Nvidia card owners will be delighted to know that DLSS 3 support is coming to Warzone this week with the launch of Season 1, with Path Tracing and DLSS 3.5 available in lobbies for both Warzone and Modern Warfare 3.

This news comes as part of the Nvidia RTX Games celebration, where the company announced that there are 500 games and apps that now support DLSS, Ray Tracing & AI-Enhanced Technologies.

But buried in the celebration post is news that DLSS 3 support (already included in Modern Warfare 3) is finally coming to Warzone. This feature will fully be available for 4000 series Nvidia cards once Season 1 starts.

“For GeForce RTX 40 Series gamers, Season 1 sees the debut of NVIDIA DLSS 3 in Call of Duty: Warzone, multiplying performance. GeForce RTX 20 Series and 30 Series gamers can boost performance with DLSS Super Resolution.

And if performance is high enough already in your opinion, you can instead enable NVIDIA DLAA, an AI-based anti-aliasing mode that utilizes the same technology developed for DLSS. DLAA uses a native resolution image to maximize image quality, rather than boosting performance, for an even richer, more detailed experience.

Additionally, all GeForce gamers, dating back to users of the GeForce GTX 900 Series, can activate NVIDIA Reflex.

NVIDIA Reflex is synonymous with responsive gaming, and can be found in the latest and greatest games. Reflex reduces system latency so your actions occur quicker, potentially giving you a competitive edge in multiplayer matches, and making single-player titles more responsive and enjoyable. NVIDIA Reflex is now used by over 50 million players each month, is available in 9 of the top 10 competitive shooters, and is activated by 90% of GeForce gamers in over 90 supported titles.”

This isn’t the only surprise either, as full ray tracing and even DLSS 3.5 are coming too, though they’re restricted to the game’s menu at this time.

“Full ray tracing, otherwise known as path tracing, is a demanding but highly accurate way to render light and its effect on a scene. Reflections, shadows, ambient occlusion, and more are all amped up, letting your Call of Duty content shine with incredible detail and realism. Inspect your Gunsmith weapons with enhanced detail, see your characters with pixel-perfect lighting and shadowing, head to the Firing Range to test your beautifully rendered loadouts, and marvel at immersive pre-game moments with you and your assembled squad.”

It’s but a step, and we expect full Path Tracing and DLSS 3.5 support to eventually arrive in all modes of Warzone and Modern Warfare 3 (as well as the new Black Ops) later next year.

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