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Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection Online Arcade Update Released via Patch 1.06/1.000.006

by Alex Co

December 4, 2025 7:15 pm in Title Updates and Patches

Digital Eclipse has rolled out the Online Arcade Update for Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection on PS4 and PS5! Players will see this update download appear as version 1.06/1.000.006, respectively.

For those looking forward to online lobbies, this update tests Online Arcade.

Read on for info on the mode, as well as a proper FAQ on various topics too.

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection Online Arcade Update Released on Consoles via Patch 1.06/1.000.006

According to Digital Eclipse, “Our goal with Online Arcade mode is to replicate the experience of having a large group of players together in a personal arcade or game room. In that room, you will have total freedom and control over who is allowed in, and which games everyone can play. These rooms will support up to 16 participants who can play any mix of games found in the Kollection that support online play. Up to eight matches can happen simultaneously, and players have the option of competing or spectating.”

The devs added, “Spectator mode was designed in part for running informal tournaments or streaming. It allows lobby participants to watch matches, organize brackets, narrate or announce the games, and even stream all the action from their account.”

FAQ

What is the difference between public and private rooms?
Private rooms can’t be seen in the list of lobbies and can only be accessed by direct invite.

Public rooms are broadcast on the lobby list. Public rooms will include a rating of connection quality, so players can find the rooms that will offer them the best performance.

How does game selection work?
We want to give people the tools to play whatever game or games interest them. In both public and private rooms any participant can select a game to play from the Kollection that supports online play.

Any combination of up to eight games is possible. One group of people in the room can play the original Mortal Kombat arcade game, another group in the same room can play Ultimate MK3 on Super NES, and a third group could play Mortal Kombat II on 32X. Or, if the host wants to run a private tournament for a single game, they can set up their room with eight instances of just one game.

How many simultaneous matches can exist in a room?
Each room can support up to 16 participants and eight matches occurring simultaneously.

Once you enter a room, how do you start or join a match?
When you enter a room, you will see a list of games that people have created. You can choose to join a queue to play one of the games listed or you can create your own game. Once you are in a queue you can drop out at any time.

Much like classic arcade play, each game is a round robin/king of the hill format, so the winner stays until they lose or decide to end their run. Spectators can queue up to play the current room champion if they choose; otherwise, they can just watch the action.

Are there tools to run tournaments?
Players can run ad-hoc tournaments using the lobby system, but there is no preset structure for running tournaments.

Can you see the connection quality of other players in a room?
The quality of both players’ connections will have a big impact on the quality of a match. When you join a lobby, we show a bar-graph icon value that represents the quality of the connection between you and every other member of the room. We think this will make it easy for players to choose a room at a glance.

How are rooms and players identified?
Each room is named after the host who created it – and is automatically generated based on the host’s online gamer name. You can also add descriptors chosen from a pre-populated drop-down list. We’ve come up with a limited number of preset descriptions for the Beta, including “Newbies Only,” “MKII Only,” and “Hardcore Players Only,” among others. We can expand these options based on player feedback.

Can you see how many people are in each room before you join?
Yes. When you’re scrolling through the list of rooms, you can see the number of players in that room, as well as some other useful information, including how many people are currently spectating vs playing. If a room is full you won’t be able to join it.

Can you queue to join a lobby that is full?
No, there’s no queue process to get into a room. If you try to join a room that is full, you will get a message stating that the room is full.

Is there a “kick” mechanic to remove players from rooms?
There’s currently no process for being able to kick people from a game or a room, but private rooms can be created to control who has access.

Do lobbies display the session performance of players, including wins and losses?
Not at the moment. We only show how many games someone has won in a row. We are investigating different ways to retain more information, but we don’t have the answers to those questions yet.

PATCH NOTES

Added Online Arcade mode – Players can now create public or private rooms, invite friends into their room, and select which games are available in their room
Added Lore section to The Krypt – The Khronicle of the Realms tells the story of the conflicts depicted from ancient history through to the events of Mortal Kombat 4
Emulation latency improvements for MK, MKII, MK3, UMK3 and UMK3 (WaveNet)
Screen scaling adjustments for MK3, UMK3 and UMK3 (WaveNet)
Versus Mode for Arcade Modes and MK Trilogy can be fought against AI opponents with configurable AI difficulty
Training Modes can now configure the difficulty of the AI when AI is selected
Added Training mode to Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 (WaveNet)
Recordings in training modes now adjust when character switches sides
Volume should be at a more consistent level across all games
Improvements to controls configuration
Block has been remapped by default to R1 (PlayStation), RB (Xbox), R (Switch) and Run is now on L1 (PlayStation), LB (Xbox) and L (Switch). Block 2 is now on R2 (PlayStation), RT (Xbox), ZR (Switch). Run 2 is now L2 (PlayStation), LT (Xbox) and ZL (Switch)
Moves lists across several games have been revised to be more accurate.=
MK Trilogy load times have been further reduced
Music will now loop properly in MK Trilogy when the round timer is unlimited
Implemented adjustable CPU difficulty settings for arcade games and MK Trilogy
Improvements to “random” character select option in all games
Addressed some issues in MK: Special Forces
High Scores and audit information are now persisted for all Arcade games
Noob Saibot secret fight can now be accessed with only one controller in Arcade, Genesis and 32X MKII
Ermac Fatality 2 can now be performed in SNES UMK3
Added portraits to the moves list for Deadly Alliance and Tournament Edition
GBA Deadly Alliance and Tournament Edition will now have controller icons per platform for the default control scheme of those games
Mythologies Sub-Zero and Special Forces will now reflect the controller icons set in the options menu (PC Only)
A handful of small typographical or formatting errors have been fixed throughout the Documentary and Kombatants sections in The Krypt
Additional localization improvements throughout the Kollection
Minor trophy set naming adjustment (PS4/PS5)
Miscellaneous bug fixes

There are also a handful of known issues with the mode and the game itself, so expect more updates in the future. Once Digital Eclipse releases one, expect it here on MP1st.

Tags: Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection

Alex Co

Father, gamer, games media vet, writer of words, killer of noobs.

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Ghost of Yotei Update 1.101 Fixes New Game Plus Issues

by Alex Co

6:46 pm in Title Updates and Patches

Just a week ago, Sucker Punch Productions released a major update for Ghost of Yotei that introduced New Game Plus alongside a bunch of other new features. Not only that, but it also included a bunch of bug fixes too.

Unfortunately, the introduction of New Game Plus to the game wasn’t a bug-free experience, as some issues managed to come along for the ride. That changes today with the release of Ghost of Yotei update 1.101 (complete version 1.101.000), which is a minor update that aims to fix issues with New Game Plus and more.

This is a minor patch, and as suich, is a small download.

Ghost of Yotei Receives Minor Update on December 4 via Version 1.101

Performance and Stability

Various rare crash fixes.

Gameplay

Fixed an issue in New Game Plus where the bamboo strike counter would display negative values when looking at the map.
Fixed a rare bug that would prevent the player from receiving the platinum armor dye when acquiring the platinum trophy across separate save files.
Bug fixes related to the New Game Plus vendor.
Bug fixes related to several rare mission soft locks.

Even with the introduction of New Game Plus, there are still a bunch of community-requested features that have yet to be implemented, and even some bugs that have yet to be addressed.

Some of the issues that still persist include:

Crashing related to memory issues
Mistranslation of Japanese-English subtitles
Expert Mode minimal HUD not working as intended
Enhanced combat cues does not hide cues
Miike Mode crops wide screen cutscenes hiding faces
Training Reminders does not work

Outside of bugs, some of the features players have been requesting include:

FOV (Field of View) slider
Button to abandon any mission/duel early
Weapons not unsheathing but automatically appear in Atu’s hand
Wooden Notices not having a prompt button to read them
Customize control scheme buttons/weapons swap
Transmog feature
Able to hide all HUD for better immersion

While we’re hoping Sucker Punch finally fixes some of the nagging bugs left in the game, we can’t say for certain whether the developers would be willing to add in some of the community-requested features.

Perhaps we’ll get these new features as part of the Legends DLC that’s set to arrive in 2026? One can hope, right?

Tags: Ghost of Yotei

Alex Co

Father, gamer, games media vet, writer of words, killer of noobs.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 New Update 1.87 Ushers in Season 1

by Alex Co

2:40 pm in Title Updates and Patches

Treyarch’s biggest content drop for a season is live with Season 1 of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 now live on all platforms. Players can download it as Black Ops 7 update version 1.87, and expect this to be a hefty download.

This title update brings a flood of new maps, weapons, modes and more, all for free.

For the complete info on what got added today, read on.

Black Ops 7 Update 1.87 Brings Flood of New Content This December 4

Weekly Challenges

Complete challenges every week of the season to unlock new Loadout items, Camo rewards, and XP. Beginning with Season 01, the Weekly Challenges Menu, accessible via the Lobby or the Challenge Hub in the Career Menu, gives you the chance to earn new Attachments, Scorestreaks, Weapons, and more by completing Challenges in all modes.

At the start of Season 01, immediately check the Weekly Challenge menu to see the available rewards and the challenges required to access them. Complete any six challenges across any (or all) of the four supported modes — Co-op Campaign/Endgame, Multiplayer, Zombies, or Call of Duty: Warzone (Warzone Patch Notes) — to unlock the weekly Loadout reward. Check the menu again the following week for the next gameplay reward.

Completing challenges also rewards XP, and this is a great way to rise through the Levels. Don’t worry if you miss a week; as long as you’re playing Black Ops 7 during any part of Season 01, all the previous Weekly Challenge Challenges and rewards are still accessible, up to the point the season concludes.

Week 1 Reward: Ballistic Knife: For the first week of Season 01, a brand-new Melee Weapon is your reward: Make sure you’re rapidly completing Weekly Challenges to unlock the Ballistic Knife!

New Weapons

The following weapons are available at launch with even more coming in-season.

Kogot-7 – SMG (Battle Pass)

Full-auto submachine gun. Excellent mobility and fast fire rate, but shorter-range capabilities and moderate recoil.
What the Kogot-7 lacks in punch, it makes up for with speed and mobility. This fast-firing, quick-handling SMG is perfect for Operators looking to get into the thick of things.
Prestige Attachment: MFS Kogot-7 Akimbo
- A Dual Wield toggle that lets you swap between holding one or two SMGs. Damage range and hipfire spread suffer a slight penalty, overcome by the deluge of firepower at your fingertips. Blocks Underbarrel Attachments.

Maddox RFB – Assault Rifle (Battle Pass)

Full-auto assault rifle. Fast fire rate with a large ammo pool.
A favorite from Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, the Maddox RFB returns to action in Black Ops 7. The weapon’s manageable recoil, fast fire rate, and large ammo pool make it ideal for sustained fights.
Prestige Attachment: 13” MFS Echo-Fire Barrel
- A firing blowback system that increases the fire rate for every second bullet, granting a boost in firepower at the expense of some slight accuracy loss.

Ballistic Knife – Melee (Weekly Challenge Reward: Week 1)

Spring-action knife launcher. High melee damage and can fire retrievable blades as projectiles.
The Ballistic Knife returns, a staple Black Ops weapon that lets you pull off deadly ranged attacks with surprising speed and accuracy as the blade is fired from the handle, eliminating unarmored targets on contact.

NX Ravager – Special Weapon (Event Reward: Week 2)

Launches high damage bolt projectiles. Can be configured to fire explosive bolts that detonate a short time after impact.
Take aim with the NX Ravager compound bow, featuring quick loading bolts in a device that shoots accurately to great distances

New Multiplayer Scorestreak

Deadeye Drone (Weekly Challenge Reward: Week 3)

Take to the skies remotely with the Deadeye Drone to harass and eliminate enemies with its onboard rifle. Soar over the environment and look for target indicators marking the position of enemy Operators.
Overclock Abilities
- Extended Mag: Larger magazine allows for more shots.
- Grenadier: Attached grenade for aerial bombing.

New Multiplayer Maps

The following maps are available at launch, with more coming in-season.

Utopia (6v6)

Once a cutting-edge Guild research facility, this site now serves as the nerve center of Project Synapse under Alden Dorne’s command. Towering structures pierce the skyline, remnants of a forgotten future now repurposed for ruthless ambition.

Fate (6v6)

David is dragged back into the nightmare he’s tried to forget: a fractured memory where fear and regret over Raul Menendez take physical form. Step into a warped vision of Menendez’s Nicaraguan compound, now twisted beyond recognition: colossal machetes carve through the sky, and shattered pieces of reality hang suspended as if time itself has splintered.

Odysseus (6v6 / 2v2)

The team steps into a distorted hallucination aboard the scarred deck of a familiar carrier etched deep into David’s past. Close-quarters combat dominates as you fight across the deck overlooking a runway frozen in chaos: aircraft locked mid-explosion, debris suspended in time, and a crimson mist bleeding across the sky.

Standoff (6v6)

Remastered for Black Ops 7, Standoff returns with greater visual fidelity than ever before. Revisit your favorite spots on this classic mid-sized map from Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 that played a huge role in casual and competitive play.

Party Games Return

Prop Hunt
- Disguise yourself as a prop and evade notice from searching Operators in this fan-favorite Party Mode challenging players to notice what’s not quite right in the environment. Props whistle every 30 seconds, so be ready to move and even change shape or drop a decoy if the enemy is on to you. Teams switch roles between rounds, from hiding as props to seeking them out before the round timer is up.
One in the Chamber
- Each Operator spawns with a pistol, one bullet, a Combat Knife, and three lives. The only way to earn another bullet is to eliminate another Operator. In this free for all, every shot that lands counts as an elimination, so keep your aim steady and start dancing when encountering enemy fire. When only two players remain, a UAV begins to scan the area, forcing the remaining targets into a fight.
Sharpshooter
- Put your skills to the test in this free-for-all match where every Operator is given the same randomly selected weapon. Every 45 seconds, the weapon changes to a new random weapon for all players, and this cycle continues throughout the match.
Sticks & Stones (Week 2)
- Armed with a Crossbow, Ballistic Knife, and Combat Axe, players battle in a free-for-all earning points for each elimination. Keep slaying to outscore the enemy but beware — those who fall victim to the Combat Axe lose all their points. Watch your back and aim your own axe to take down players with the highest scores.
Gun Game (Week 2)
- Eliminate enemies and be the first to cycle through every weapon tier in this party mode where every Operator starts out with the same weapon. With each elimination, your weapon is advanced to the next tier. Eliminating enemies with a melee attack will demote them to the previous tear and vice versa, so don’t let anyone get up close!

Black Ops 7 Endgame New Content Added via Season 1

World Events

Colossus of Avalon and Toxic Tyrant World Events added to Endgame.

Exotic Skills

Exotic Skills are powerful additions acquired by completing World Events via a special Exotic Skill Case, which randomly awards you one of the following Exotic Skills. You can equip and upgrade one Exotic Skill from the following :
- Mega Punch
- Conjuration
- Echo Shell
- Celebration
- Frost Cloud
- Resurrection
- Shattered Shield
- Graviton Reaction

Exotic Weapons

Two new Exotic Weapons added:
- Killswitch: Full-auto assault rifle modified for raw power and aggression. Affinity for Shrapnel Rounds.
- Swarmforge: Full-auto submachine gun adapted for ultra-dynamic and ruthless CQC. Affinity for Photon Rounds.
Addressed an issue with Exotic Weapons missing certain attachments.
Addressed an issue with some Exotic Weapon effects not triggering correctly.

Weapons

Underbarrel Launchers damage will now scale with weapon rarity and character damage upgrades.
Addressed an issue with players being able to enter Endgame with two of the same Weapon in their Loadout.
Addressed an issue with Optics and other attachments added in Create a Class not appearing on weapons in-game.
Addressed an issue with Dedicated Melee not receiving Damage Upgrades.

Endgame – General Updates

Addressed an issue with Kinectic Jump failing to consume a charge and trigger fall damage protection when used while stepping off of a ledge.
Addressed an issue with the Escape activity showing 0 time remaining if it was triggered with an Assignment active.
Addressed some rare instances of the Escape VTOL not appearing when summoned.
Addressed a rare issue where players would not get a 3rd Skill Track to choose from.
Various stability and performance fixes.

CO-OP CAMPAIGN – General Updates

Controls
- Improved mouse navigation in Campaign puzzles.
Exposure Mission
- Added unlimited uses for Kinetic Jump.
- Added in fail-safe pull forward for multiple deaths in Nicaragua.
Escalation Mission
- Improved logic for Key Card drop during boss encounter.
UI
- Campaign Missions now indicate percentage completion for players on the “Leave Mission” screen.
- “Leave Mission” screen now has long press prompt for exiting missions.

For the changes to Zombies, balance changes made, head on over here.

Tags: Call of Duty: Black Ops 7

Alex Co

Father, gamer, games media vet, writer of words, killer of noobs.

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Black Ops 7 & Warzone Update 1.087 Kicks Off for Season 1

by Alex Co

2:31 pm in News

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone’s Season 1 kicks off today, and this brings a ton of content for free. Console gamers should see today’s download appear as Black Ops 7 & Warzone update 1.087, and this is another hefty file installation.

Expect new maps, weapons, and other multiplayer content to be part of the package. There’s a lot to take in, so read on for the complete patch notes.

Black Ops 7 Season 1 Update New Content via Patch 1.087

Weekly Challenges

Week 1 Reward: Ballistic Knife: For the first week of Season 01, a brand-new Melee Weapon is your reward: Make sure you’re rapidly completing Weekly Challenges to unlock the Ballistic Knife!

New Weapons

The following weapons are available at launch with even more coming in-season.

Kogot-7 – SMG (Battle Pass)

Full-auto submachine gun. Excellent mobility and fast fire rate, but shorter-range capabilities and moderate recoil.
What the Kogot-7 lacks in punch, it makes up for with speed and mobility. This fast-firing, quick-handling SMG is perfect for Operators looking to get into the thick of things.
Prestige Attachment: MFS Kogot-7 Akimbo
- A Dual Wield toggle that lets you swap between holding one or two SMGs. Damage range and hipfire spread suffer a slight penalty, overcome by the deluge of firepower at your fingertips. Blocks Underbarrel Attachments.

Maddox RFB – Assault Rifle (Battle Pass)

Full-auto assault rifle. Fast fire rate with a large ammo pool.
A favorite from Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, the Maddox RFB returns to action in Black Ops 7. The weapon’s manageable recoil, fast fire rate, and large ammo pool make it ideal for sustained fights.
Prestige Attachment: 13” MFS Echo-Fire Barrel
- A firing blowback system that increases the fire rate for every second bullet, granting a boost in firepower at the expense of some slight accuracy loss.

Ballistic Knife – Melee (Weekly Challenge Reward: Week 1)

Spring-action knife launcher. High melee damage and can fire retrievable blades as projectiles.
The Ballistic Knife returns, a staple Black Ops weapon that lets you pull off deadly ranged attacks with surprising speed and accuracy as the blade is fired from the handle, eliminating unarmored targets on contact.

NX Ravager – Special Weapon (Event Reward: Week 2)

Launches high damage bolt projectiles. Can be configured to fire explosive bolts that detonate a short time after impact.
Take aim with the NX Ravager compound bow, featuring quick loading bolts in a device that shoots accurately to great distances

New Multiplayer Scorestreak

Deadeye Drone (Weekly Challenge Reward: Week 3)

Take to the skies remotely with the Deadeye Drone to harass and eliminate enemies with its onboard rifle. Soar over the environment and look for target indicators marking the position of enemy Operators.
Overclock Abilities
- Extended Mag: Larger magazine allows for more shots.
- Grenadier: Attached grenade for aerial bombing.

New Multiplayer Maps

The following maps are available at launch, with more coming in-season.

Utopia (6v6)

Once a cutting-edge Guild research facility, this site now serves as the nerve center of Project Synapse under Alden Dorne’s command. Towering structures pierce the skyline, remnants of a forgotten future now repurposed for ruthless ambition.

Fate (6v6)

David is dragged back into the nightmare he’s tried to forget: a fractured memory where fear and regret over Raul Menendez take physical form. Step into a warped vision of Menendez’s Nicaraguan compound, now twisted beyond recognition: colossal machetes carve through the sky, and shattered pieces of reality hang suspended as if time itself has splintered.

Odysseus (6v6 / 2v2)

The team steps into a distorted hallucination aboard the scarred deck of a familiar carrier etched deep into David’s past. Close-quarters combat dominates as you fight across the deck overlooking a runway frozen in chaos: aircraft locked mid-explosion, debris suspended in time, and a crimson mist bleeding across the sky.

Standoff (6v6)

Remastered for Black Ops 7, Standoff returns with greater visual fidelity than ever before. Revisit your favorite spots on this classic mid-sized map from Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 that played a huge role in casual and competitive play.

Party Games Return

Prop Hunt
- Disguise yourself as a prop and evade notice from searching Operators in this fan-favorite Party Mode challenging players to notice what’s not quite right in the environment. Props whistle every 30 seconds, so be ready to move and even change shape or drop a decoy if the enemy is on to you. Teams switch roles between rounds, from hiding as props to seeking them out before the round timer is up.
One in the Chamber
- Each Operator spawns with a pistol, one bullet, a Combat Knife, and three lives. The only way to earn another bullet is to eliminate another Operator. In this free for all, every shot that lands counts as an elimination, so keep your aim steady and start dancing when encountering enemy fire. When only two players remain, a UAV begins to scan the area, forcing the remaining targets into a fight.
Sharpshooter
- Put your skills to the test in this free-for-all match where every Operator is given the same randomly selected weapon. Every 45 seconds, the weapon changes to a new random weapon for all players, and this cycle continues throughout the match.
Sticks & Stones (Week 2)
- Armed with a Crossbow, Ballistic Knife, and Combat Axe, players battle in a free-for-all earning points for each elimination. Keep slaying to outscore the enemy but beware — those who fall victim to the Combat Axe lose all their points. Watch your back and aim your own axe to take down players with the highest scores.
Gun Game (Week 2)
- Eliminate enemies and be the first to cycle through every weapon tier in this party mode where every Operator starts out with the same weapon. With each elimination, your weapon is advanced to the next tier. Eliminating enemies with a melee attack will demote them to the previous tear and vice versa, so don’t let anyone get up close!

Black Ops 7 Endgame New Content Added via Season 1

World Events

Colossus of Avalon and Toxic Tyrant World Events added to Endgame.

Exotic Skills

Exotic Skills are powerful additions acquired by completing World Events via a special Exotic Skill Case, which randomly awards you one of the following Exotic Skills. You can equip and upgrade one Exotic Skill from the following :
- Mega Punch
- Conjuration
- Echo Shell
- Celebration
- Frost Cloud
- Resurrection
- Shattered Shield
- Graviton Reaction

Exotic Weapons

Two new Exotic Weapons added:
- Killswitch: Full-auto assault rifle modified for raw power and aggression. Affinity for Shrapnel Rounds.
- Swarmforge: Full-auto submachine gun adapted for ultra-dynamic and ruthless CQC. Affinity for Photon Rounds.
Addressed an issue with Exotic Weapons missing certain attachments.
Addressed an issue with some Exotic Weapon effects not triggering correctly.

Weapons

Underbarrel Launchers damage will now scale with weapon rarity and character damage upgrades.
Addressed an issue with players being able to enter Endgame with two of the same Weapon in their Loadout.
Addressed an issue with Optics and other attachments added in Create a Class not appearing on weapons in-game.
Addressed an issue with Dedicated Melee not receiving Damage Upgrades.

Endgame – General Updates

Addressed an issue with Kinectic Jump failing to consume a charge and trigger fall damage protection when used while stepping off of a ledge.
Addressed an issue with the Escape activity showing 0 time remaining if it was triggered with an Assignment active.
Addressed some rare instances of the Escape VTOL not appearing when summoned.
Addressed a rare issue where players would not get a 3rd Skill Track to choose from.
Various stability and performance fixes.

CO-OP CAMPAIGN – General Updates

Controls
- Improved mouse navigation in Campaign puzzles.
Exposure Mission
- Added unlimited uses for Kinetic Jump.
- Added in fail-safe pull forward for multiple deaths in Nicaragua.
Escalation Mission
- Improved logic for Key Card drop during boss encounter.
UI
- Campaign Missions now indicate percentage completion for players on the “Leave Mission” screen.
- “Leave Mission” screen now has long press prompt for exiting missions.

For the changes to Zombies, balance changes made, head on over here.

Warzone Season 1 New Content via Update 1.087

RICOCHET ANTI-CHEAT

For Season 01, we’re rolling out stronger detection tools and upgraded protections built to support fair play across both Black Ops 7 and Warzone. This includes improved boosting detections designed to catch unfair progression, the expansion of TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot requirements to Warzone, and a new tool coming later in the season to help players quickly verify that their PC meets our security requirements.

TPM 2.0 & Secure Boot are required to play Warzone starting S01.
Watch our tutorial videos or read our step-by-step guide on enabling these features on our Player Support page.
Stronger boosting detections: Removing cheaters gaining unfair progression.

REWARDS

Email Verification Rewards
- Players who verify their email account to strengthen their account security will unlock the following rewards when Season 01 goes live:
  - “Veiled Aurora” Universal Weapon Camo
  - 5x 1-hour Double Level XP tokens
  - 5x 1-hour Double Weapon XP tokens
  - 5x 1-hour Double Battle Pass XP tokens

EVENTS

Rally Point Week 2
- Take on Personal Missions unlocked over the course of the Event to unlock rewards for yourself, while also contributing to Community Missions alongside the global Call of Duty community that all players progress together.
- When Community Milestones are reached all players who’ve participated in the Event will receive the reward.
- Rewards include:
  - New Weapon: NX Ravager Crossbow (Special)
  - Covert Viable Operator Skin
  - Elimination Tracker Gunscreen

MAPS

New

» Haven’s Hollow «

Haven’s Hollow is a brand-new Resurgence map built from the ground up to deliver a fresh Resurgence experience.

It is inspired by late-summer, early-fall Appalachia, blending small-town Americana with a striking modern research complex to create a timeless, lived-in world.This map features vibrant lighting, colorful foliage, strong visibility, and carefully tuned pacing that lands just slightly larger than Rebirth Island while still maintaining that fast, high-intensity feel.

Players will explore a mix of locations – from the vintage Train Station to the modern Research Center – alongside familiar spaces like Main Street from Liberty Falls, redesigned to fit seamlessly into this setting.

Gameplay focuses on a streamlined, classic Resurgence experience with tight pacing, grounded mobility, consistent loot, and limited vehicles to keep combat approachable and energetic. While not official canon, the map includes redesigned spaces inspired by Zombies locations and features a collection of hidden Easter eggs for a fun layer of discovery throughout each match.

MODES

New

Weekend-Only Limited-Time Modes
- Each weekend, a different Limited Time Mode will be featured, giving players new ways to experience Warzone. The currently planned modes are as follows:
  - Week 1 | Buyback Battle Royale Returning
    - A fan favorite mode that allows players to redeploy as long as they have enough cash when eliminated.
    - Squad Size: Quads
  - Week 2 | Amped Battle Royale New
    - An experimental mode that increases base health to support longer, higher intensity engagements.
    - Squad Size: Quads
  - Week 3 & 4
    - No Limited-Time Mode will be available due to the holiday break.
  - Week 5 | Ultra Fast Resurgence New
    - Details to be announced at a later date.
    - Squad Size: Quads

GENERAL

Aim Assist
- Tuned strength at short and long ranges and refined full-activation requirements to better balance engagements between Controller and KBM players.

MOVEMENT

For movement, our goal this chapter is to make traversal feel smoother, more responsive, and more natural as you flow through the map.

Sprinting
- Removed Tactical Sprint as a core ability.
- Tactical Sprint is now available via the Sprinter Perk.
- Increased base sprint speeds.

By shifting Tactical Sprint into a perk unlock and boosting base sprint speed, players still get a smooth, fast traversal experience but your movement choices now carry more intention and build identity. This lets Sprinter lean into high-mobility playstyles while keeping core movement fluid and fair for everyone.

Combat Roll
- Introduced Combat Roll as a new movement tool, available through the Mountaineer Perk.

Experimental Mechanics
- We’ve enabled both Wall Jump and the Grapple Hook in all Limited-Time Modes throughout Season 01.

LOADOUTS

To further streamline the create-a-class experience and reinforce weapon identity, we’ve made several foundational changes to loadouts and weapon customization.

Wildcards
- Wildcards have been removed entirely.
- Overkill is now available to all players by default.

Attachment Cap
- Weapons are now limited to 5 attachment slots.

Equipment Options
- A number of lethal and tactical equipment options have been moved out of the loadout selection and will only be available via in-match loot.

EQUIPMENT

Lethal and Tactical equipment have received a meaningful refresh this season, featuring a mix of powerful new additions and targeted adjustments to fan-favorite tools.

Equipment Interactions

Starting in Season 01, we’re introducing the first wave of our equipment counterplay interactions – also referred to as our rock-paper-scissors system. This system expands the core utility of equipment, adding additional depth to combat and encouraging players to think more strategically about what they carry throughout a match.

Stim Shot
- The Stim Shot can now be activated immediately after being hit by a Flash or Concussion Grenade to fully clear their disorienting effects.

Smoke Grenade
- The Smoke Grenade can now extinguish lingering flames created by Molotov Cocktails or Napalm Killstreaks.

Available Equipment

» Lethals «

- Small flying drone that explodes on impact.
  - Auto or manual-control toggle.
  - 4.5m explosive radius.
  - 170 max damage.
  - 8 second flight time.
- Only available in loot.Needle Drone New
Point Turret New
- Small deployable sentry turret that automatically shoots at opponents, distracting and damaging them.
  - 12.5m range.
  - 15 damage per shot.
  - Can stick to surfaces like vehicles.
- Only available in loot.

C4 Adjusted
- Sticky explosive with a large blast radius.
  - 7m explosive radius.
  - 240 max damage.
  - Can be detonated via the C-Link without the clacker.

Combat Axe Adjusted
- Retrievable throwing axe lethal to unarmored targets.
  - Behaves more like a throwing knife.
  - Faster throw speed.
  - Hit multipliers.
    - 250 torso
    - 275 neck
    - 500 head
    - One shot to downed targets.

Molotov Cocktail Adjusted
- Thrown incendiary that creates a patch of flames.
  - 25 fire damage every 250ms.
  - Lasts 10 seconds.
  - Can be extinguished by Smoke Grenades.

Claymore Returning
- Directional anti-personnel mine.
  - 6.5m front-facing explosive distance.
  - 300 max damage.

Drill Charge Returning
- Burrows into surfaces before detonating.
  - 5m explosive radius.
  - 275 max damage.
  - Detonates at impact point if drilling fails.
- Only available in loot.

Frag Returning
- Cookable fragmentation grenade.
  - 6.5m explosive radius.
  - 240 max damage.

Proximity Mine Returning
- Proximity-triggered explosive that launches upward.
  - 6.5m explosive radius.
  - 275 max damage.
  - Crouching reduces damage.
  - Going prone significantly reduces damage.
  - Highly effective against vehicles.
- Only available in loot.

Sticky Grenade Returning
- Sticky grenade with a timed fuse.
  - 5m explosive radius.
  - 180 max damage.
- Under a different name in-game.=

Thermite Returning
- Incendiary device that sticks to surfaces.
  - 3m explosive and burn radius.
  - 50 explosive damage.
  - 100 damage on direct impact.
  - 12-damage fire ticks every 350ms.
  - Highly effective against vehicles.
- Only available in loot.

» Tacticals «

Phantom Signal New
- Tracking-virus device that affects up to three nearby opponents.
  - Not consumed if no opponents are nearby.
  - Tagged opponents emit sound for 10 seconds.
  - Tagged opponents appear on the compass.
- Only available in loot.

Pinpoint Grenade New
- Shoots tracking devices at opponents.
  - 8.5m targeting radius.
  - 15-second active duration.
  - Tracked opponents are visible through walls in real-time.
  - Tracker can be removed.
- Only available in loot.

Psych Grenade New
- Releases a cloud of hallucinogenic gas on impact that causes affected players to see short-lived phantom copies of themselves appear randomly around them.

Decoy Adjusted
- Simulates footsteps and gunfire.
  - 16-second duration.
  - Surface-stick behavior.
  - Generates randomized radar pings around the decoy.

Flash Adjusted
- Blinds opponents
  - Up to 4 seconds when directly facing detonation.
  - Cookable for up to 3 additional flashes.
- Only available in loot.

Heartbeat Sensor Adjusted
- Limited-use detection tablet used to locate nearby players.
  - 15m range.
  - 90-second battery life.

Stim Shot Adjusted
- Removes flash and concussion effects.
  - Refreshes tactical sprint.
  - Increases movement speed up to 8 percent.

Concussion Returning
- Slows enemy movement and aim.
  - 1.5-second maximum stun duration.

Shock Charge Returning
- Electric trap that stuns opponents.
  - 3m radius.
  - 7-second shock duration.
  - Causes loss of aiming control and random weapon fire.
- Only available in loot.

Smoke Grenade Returning
- Creates a vision-blocking smoke screen.
  - Can extinguish lingering flames from Molotov Cocktails.

FIELD UPGRADES

Echo Unit New
- Holographic-soldier decoy that tricks opponents.
- Mimics a standing or crouching position when it is deployed.

Portable Decontamination Station Adjusted
- Deployable autonomous neutralizing-agent dispersal unit.
- Lasts for a limited time.
- Can now be picked back up if deployed but not activated by gas.

Armor Box Returning
- Deploys a box of armor plates for you and your teammates.

Deployable Cover Returning
- Portable, rapidly deployable ballistic cover.

Munitions Box Returning
- Deploys a box of ammo and equipment for you and your teammates.

Recon Drone Returning
- Remote-controlled drone with manual and auto-marking capabilities.

Trophy System Returning
- Deployable defense system that destroys enemy projectiles mid-air.

War Cry Returning
- Team rally that improves nearby ally movement speed and health regeneration.

» Resurgence Only «

Redeploy Drone Beacon Returning
- Beacon that calls in a Redeploy Drone, allowing for quick repositioning.

KILLSTREAKS

Bunker Buster Adjusted
- Designates a missile strike that pierces a building, deploying gas inside.
  - Now delivers gas 50m downward, covering a majority of large buildings.

Care Package Adjusted
- Calls in a crate containing high-value loot, including:
  - 1 power item
    - Advanced UAV, Bunker Buster, Utility Box, or a low-chance Specialist
  - 2 rare Perks
  - 4 resupply items
    - Cash, Armor Plates, or Ammo
- Care Packages can also deliver new seasonal, rotating items.

Cluster Strike Returning
- Launches a missile bombardment in a targeted area for a duration.

Counter UAV Returning
- Launches a drone that scrambles enemy minimaps.

Napalm Strike Returning
- Launches a targeted strike of explosive napalm.

Precision Airstrike Returning
- Calls in twin jets to deliver a precision strike along the best available path.

Supply UAV Returning
- UAV ship that reveals supply boxes on the minimap.

UAV Returning
- UAV recon that reveals enemy locations.

PERKS

Lootable Perks

Lootable perks have been added to Battle Royale to expand in-match progression and create more dynamic power spikes through exploration.

Contract Rewards

Reactive Armor
Scavenger
Mountaineer
Alertness

Legendary Supply Boxes

Tempered
Survivor
Reactive Armor
Alertness

General

Bomb Squad
Irradiated
Scavenger
Shrouded
Alertness
Veteran
Cold-Blooded
Reactive Armor

Perks & Categories

» Blue (Slot 1) « 🔵

Mountaineer Adjusted
- Reduces fall damage and improves climbing.
  - Increases the height before taking critical fall damage by 5 meters.
  - Combat Roll further reduces fall damage by 10% and removes the movement penalty from high falls.
  - Increases ladder climb speed by 15%.

Cold-Blooded Returning
- Grants immunity to tracking equipment, targeting systems, and electronic interference.
  - Immune to thermal optics, weapon targeting systems, heartbeat sensors, phantom signals, scrambling, EMP effects, Tracker, and Alertness.

Grenadier Returning
- Improves explosive equipment and equipment handling.
  - Explosive equipment adds a 5-second health regen delay.
  - Explosive equipment inflicts a 20% movement slow for 3 seconds.
  - Throw equipment 15% farther.
  - See equipment trajectories.

Scavenger Returning
- Improves ammo and resource acquisition.
  - Dead opponents drop a pack containing additional ammo, equipment, plates, and cash.

Veteran Returning
- Improves equipment resistance and long-range weapon handling.
  - Resistant to flash, concussion, gas, and shock equipment effects.
  - Immune to Grenadier.
  - Increases hold-breath duration by 5 seconds.
  - Increases flinch resistance by 30%.

» Red (Slot 2) « 🔴

Bomb Squad Adjusted
- Provides explosive resistance and equipment negation.
  - Reduces explosive and fire damage by 45%.
  - Spot and hack equipment through walls.
  - Highlight equipment for your squad while ADS.

Reactive Armor Adjusted
- Improves armor recovery and defense.
  - Armor regenerates up to 100% of its maximum if you avoid damage for 2 seconds.
  - Total approximated time to regenerate to maximum is 20 seconds.
  - Breaking armor triggers an EMP effect (won’t re-trigger until armor is fully restored).

Sprinter Adjusted
- Improves sprinting and movement.
  - Grants Tactical Sprint.
  - Reload while Tactical Sprinting.
  - Reduces movement penalties while reloading or using equipment.

Alertness Returning
- Improves situational awareness.
  - Sense opponents within 30 meters.
  - Sense when you are being aimed at.

Quick-Fix Returning
- Improves armor handling and health regeneration.
  - Insert plates one-handed.
  - Immediately begin health regeneration when eliminating opponents or inserting armor plates.

» Yellow (Slot 3) « 🟡

Adaptive New
- Improves explosive defense, movement, and handling.
  - With plates not full: gain a 10% movement speed boost.
  - With plates full: gain improved ADS speed and sprint-to-fire speed.
  - Gain an audible warning when near trap equipment.
  - Traps triggered by the player are delayed.
  - Gain the ability to reset fuses when throwing back grenades.

Ghost Adjusted
- Improves stealth.
  - Undetectable by enemy radar pings while moving.
  - Effects are disabled if stationary for 1.5 seconds or more.

Survivor Adjusted
- Improves health regeneration, revive speed, and survivability.
  - With full armor plates, gain one-hit protection against ballistic weapons.
  - Health begins regenerating after 4 seconds.
  - Allies revive you faster.

Tracker Adjusted
- Improves tracking and target acquisition.
  - Shooting an enemy briefly outlines them based on range.
  - Automatically ping the enemy who downs you.
  - Track enemy footprints; when you shoot an enemy, all others can see their footprints for 10 seconds.

Tempered Returning
- Improves armor efficiency.
  - Refilling armor requires 2 plates instead of 3.

WEAPONS

One of our major goals for this season was to evolve weapon attachments to better support multiple viable build paths per weapon. This gives players more freedom in how they customize their loadouts, while providing stronger tuning levers for long-term balance.

Assault Rifle Barrels
- Mid-range Barrel: Expands Medium Damage Range 1, a new Warzone-specific stat that improves effectiveness deeper into mid-range fights.
- Control Barrel: Improves recoil control and bullet velocity to enhance long-range accuracy and consistency.

Expanded Attachment Functionality
- Suppressors now provide visual recoil reduction in addition to keeping players off the radar.
- Mobility-focused stocks now improve handling alongside movement benefits.
- Heavier stocks further emphasize recoil stabilization for maximum control-focused builds.

Shotgun Slugs
- For Black Ops 7 pump-action shotguns, slugs can now secure a one-shot headshot within maximum damage range, offering a high-risk, high-reward option for skilled close-quarters play.

Default Loadouts
- Default loadouts will be regularly updated to reflect the current weapon meta, ensuring players can stay competitive and never feel left behind as the sandbox evolves.

Weapon Build Sharing
- Players can now easily share their custom Weapon builds using unique share codes, making it faster than ever to try out different builds.

Legacy Weapons
- Weapons from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 remain accessible and usable in Call of Duty: Warzone.
- These can be found by navigating to Weapons > Loadouts > Custom Loadouts > Primary / Secondary / Melee, then scrolling to the far right to access the Legacy menu.
- While Legacy Weapons are playable in Warzone, they do not support the following Black Ops 7 features:
  - Weapon Prestige and Weapon Prestige Camos
  - Black Ops 7 Weapon and Warzone Mastery Camos
  - New Black Ops 7 Reticle Challenges
  - Access to Black Ops 7 Weapon Customization items
  - Build Sharing and Build Codes

New Weapons

Assault Rifles

M15 MOD 0
AK-27
MXR-17
X9 MAVERICK
DS20 MIRAGE
PEACEKEEPER MK1
MADDOX RFB

SMGs

RYDEN 45K
RK-9
RAZOR 9MM
DRAVEC 45
CARBON 57
MPC-25
KOGOT-7

Shotguns

M10 BREACHER
ECHO 12
AKITA

LMGs

MK.78
XM325
SOKOL 545

Marksman Rifles

M8A1
WARDEN 308
M34 NOVALINE

Snipers

VS RECON
SHADOW SK
XR-3 ION

PISTOLS

JÄGER 45
VELOX 5.7
CODA 9

LAUNCHERS

AAROW 109
A.R.C M1

Special

NX RAVAGER

MELEE

KNIFE
FLATLINE MK.II
BALLISTIC KNIFE

For the weapon level unlocks, prestige attachements and more, check out the in-depth breakdown by Activision.

VEHICLES

Returning

Polaris Vehicles
- The Polaris RZR Pro R 4 UTV and Polaris Sportsman XP 1000 ATV return in Season 01.
- Available across Verdansk, Rebirth Island, and Haven’s Hollow.
- Both vehicles now feature an updated Black Ops 7-themed visual design with a fresh, sleek look.

This is one gargantuan patch, though don’t be surprised if Activision releases another one to fix any issues before the year is over.

Tags: Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Call of Duty: Warzone

Alex Co

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Mafia: The Old Country December 2025 Update Brings Version 1.008

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Following the release of the Free Ride update for Mafia: The Old Country in November, Hangar 13 has now released the December 2025 Update for the action game, and this one delivers bug fixes.

Console gamers will see this download appear as Mafia: The Old Country update 2.008 (complete version 2.008.000), and this is a small download.

Mafia: The Old Country’s December 4 Update Address Community Concerns via Patch 1.008

Save Game

Addressed a reported issue causing progress to sometimes be lost when using Replay Chapter after increasing the difficulty and quitting the game.

Consoles

Addressed a reported issue on Xbox and PS5 that causes the player to lose functionality while using the Photo Mode after a controller is disconnected.

Addressed a reported issue on PC that could cause Frame Generation to be disabled after executing specific menu transitions.
Additional stability fixes.

According to Hangar 13, they are continuing to monitor feedback and plan to include “more improvements” in future updates. No word on when that’ll drop, but chances are, it’ll be sometime in January or February next year.

Tags: Mafia: The Old Country

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Killing Floor 3 Operation Breakout Update Deployed via Patch 2.008

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Tripwire Interactive has released the last major update of Killing Floor 3 for 2025, and it’s for Operation Breakout! Called the version 1.0.0.11 patch by the developers, console gamers will see this appear as Killing Floor 3 update 2.008 (complete version 2.008.000).

Expect a new enemy type to enter the game, as well as a new weapon, a new survival map, a new specialist and lots more.

Alongside the new content, there are a ton of gameplay-related changes made as well.

Killing Floor 3 Operation Breakout Update Adds a Slew of New Content via Patch 2.008

New Additions & Highlights

New Weapon & Mods – KV Recluse — SMG (Medic)
- Supported Mods:
  - Ammunition: Armor Piercing, Incendiary, Overpressure, Acidic, Rapid Release Darts, Instant Heal Darts, Explosive Healing Darts
  - Underbarrel: Laser Sight, Healing Grenade Launcher, UV Light (NEW)
  - Barrel: Compensator, Suppressor, Ginger Snap Muzzle Break (NEW)
  - Magazine: Drum, Extended
  - Receiver: Fast Action Receiver, Heavy Frame Receiver, Affliction Amplifier
  - Sights: Red Dot, Reflex, AOS, Green Dot, C4mi (NEW), Sonar (NEW)
New Enemy Zed – Stalker
- Now part of the Survival Spawn pool, Stalkers join the fight with their acrobatic dexterity and stealth cloaking capabilities to hunt down their prey.
- To reveal them while cloaked be sure to utilize one of the following tools
  - Pulse Lure
  - Sonar Sight Mod
  - UV Light Underbarrel Mod
  - Commando Perk Passive Ability
New Survival Map – Prison
- An abandoned Costa Rican cryo-prison set deep in the jungle. A power outage awakens a small army of hibernating Zeds that threaten the jungle and its wildlife.
New Specialist – DJ Scully
- Everyone’s fan favorite Dutch smart mouth DJ joins the Nightfall team to combat the corporation that had only grown in power over the ensuing years since the original outbreak.
New Narrative Missions: Operation – Breakout
- With Dr. Emmanuel Moorcroft’s threat intensifying beyond Nightfall’s capabilities, Cordelia decides to expand their ranks, Cordelia sends the team to Horzine Blacksite to find a veteran of the original outbreak, but their efforts are soon thwarted by Moorcroft. After rescuing the mercenary, Nightfall must scramble to block Morocroft’s alarming consolidation of power.
- Ten new missions taking place across the new Prison and familiar maps.
- Complete all ten missions to unlock exclusive player cards, character skins, weapon stickers, and XP Rewards
- Operation 2 is selectable with Assignments: Mission Tab for which the player has the ability to toggle between active incomplete Operations if you want to progress and complete available ones out of order.

New Weekly Modes and Mutation Waves
- New Wave Mutators
  - Mire Minions: Cysts and Clots are replaced with Mire variants.
  - Secret Admirers: Wave is heavy with Stalkers compared to normal waves. Players have increased Cut and Biological Damage as well as longer Pulse Lure duration.
  - Bioweapon Barrage: This mutator is a flood of enemies which will test player endurance and ammo efficiency.
- New Weekly Mutators
  - Shadow Dance: Greatly increased numbers of Stalkers within the wave. Players have increased Heat Damage and Pulse Lure Duration. Revives are disabled.
  - Shriekfest: Greatly increased numbers of Sirens. Player and Enemy Soundwave Damage Increased. Revives are disabled.
  - Juggernaut: Only Bloats, Scrakes, and Fleshpounds. Players have increased Gadget Recharge rates and Enemies have increased Biological Damage. Revives are disabled.
  - Blade Storm: Greatly increased Stalkers and Gorefasts. Player and Enemy Cut Damage Increased. Player Biological Damage Increased. Revives are disabled.
New UI Feature – Character VO Portraits
- During your narrative assignments Character Radio Portraits will now be visible while characters are speaking to the player
New Zed Executions on the Player
- All Zeds including the new Stalker will perform execution animations and actions on the player when they’re able to get to you while downed. New Zed Executions include:
  - Siren, Gorefast, Husk, Fleshpound, and Stalker.
New Achievement – Nuclear Standoff
- Requirements: Complete Operation 2
New Cosmetics:
- Collections Tab:
  - Instead of Item Shop bundles and individual items only accessible via limited weekly rotations, all new and previous store cosmetics will be also available to purchase within a new Collections tab within the store sorted by category.
- Season 2 Supply Pass: Operation Breakout
  - Brand new Durable Supply Pass with 100 rewards to unlock both free and premium rewards. Progressable using interchangeable Supply Pass Points.
  - Contains 90 unique cosmetics and 10 Cred Packs across the following categories
    - 3x Body Outfits
    - 3x Head Swaps
    - 14x Body Skins
    - 20x Head Skins
    - 16x Weapon Skins
    - 8x Weapon Trinkets
    - 10x Weapon Stickers
    - 16x Player Cards
  - Premium access can be purchased individually for 1000 Creds or via Elite Nightfall Edition / Future Season 2-4 Deluxe Pass Ownership.
- Store (Featured Weekly, All Now Available in Collections):
  - Bundles
    - Covert Ops Bundle
    - Bloodstream Bundle
    - Classic Scully Bundle
    - SAS Uniform Bundle
    - Firebreather Bundle
  - A la Carte:
    - Silver Sufferer Weapon Skin, Fractal Blue Weapon Skin, Classic Horzine Weapon Skin, Substrated Aquatic Weapon Skin
    - D20 Weapon Trinket, Shark Bomb Weapon Trinket, Nine-Ball Weapon trinket
    - Neon Samurai Weapon Sticker, Hardwired Weapon Sticker
  - New Purchasable Premium Cred Pack Size
    - 100 Cred Pack is now available to purchase as of Season 2 so that you can top up to the exact amount you need for whatever is available on the store based on your balance amount.

Performance Optimizations

Optimized Core Performance (CPU, Simulation & Tick Rate)

Enemy behavior, pathing, and animation processing have been overhauled for smoother performance, especially during high-ZED density waves.
Reduced the overhead caused by physics simulation for debris, breakable environment pieces, and turret targeting systems, minimizing stutters.
Clean-up processes between waves have been streamlined to prevent brief game slowdowns.
General stability for large player squads and crowded hub areas has been improved for more reliable framerates.

Visual & Rendering Enhancements

Visual fidelity has been smoothed across all maps, making busy combat scenes clearer and more stable.
Reduced visual “clutter” from transparent materials (glass, mesh fences, foliage) to curb sudden dips in frame rate.
Improved the efficiency of level-of-detail (LOD) swaps for distant objects, leading to more consistent frame pacing.
GPU load spikes have been mitigated by carefully adjusting the budget for shadows, reflections, and atmospheric fog effects.
Performance “choke points” in confined spaces (tunnels, hallways, antenna fields) have been lightened to maintain fluid action.

Stability in Gameplay & Online Experience

Micro-stuttering during intense moments, such as Siren effect dissipation, door destruction, and heavy corpse removal, has been reduced.
Smoother performance during critical transitions (match end, using the Trader, and match resumption) by reducing hitches.
Joining matches in progress and rejoining friends is now faster and exhibits fewer network lag spikes.

Loading, Streaming & Content Delivery

Faster loading times and smoother transitions between game areas and modes due to optimized background content streaming.
Content “pop-in” has been significantly lessened, and in-combat streaming efficiency has been improved on multiple maps.
Wait times for mounting game content packs and switching between the hub and mission deployment are now shorter.

UI, HUD & Visual Effects

User interface (UI) and Heads-Up Display (HUD) components refresh more efficiently, resulting in quicker, more responsive menu and screen navigation.
Reduced screen flicker and pauses when accessing the Trader, Armory/Store, and Assignment screens.
Visual effects for blood, fire, smoke, and boss abilities have been tuned to keep frame rates stable, even during the largest fights.

Balance Adjustments

Tools/Armor Tunes

Pulse Lure – The Pulse Lure has now been enhanced with reverse-engineered Siren biosonar technology allowing it to emit dual frequency ultrasonic bursts. The primary pulse maintains its original luring and confusion effects, while the secondary revelation frequency exposes cloaked enemies through acoustic interference with their stealth systems.

Zed Gameplay Tunes

Zed Confusion
- Confusion duration reduced
- Clot – 58%
- Cyst – 50%
- Mire Clot – 81%
- Mire Cyst – 67%
- Gorefast – 64%
- Crawler – 42%
- Crawler Larva – 42%
- Bloat – 40%
- Husk – 50%
- Siren – 56%
- Scrake – 50%
- Fleshpound – 50%
Siren
- Scream – shared cooldown reduced from 6.5 seconds to 4 seconds.
- Sonic Projectiles – shared cooldown reduced from 6.5 seconds to 5.5 seconds.
  - Large Siren groups struggle to be impactful in gameplay if they are targeting the same player. The intent with this adjustment is to allow them to use their abilities on the same target slightly sooner to improve their challenge while still not allowing these abilities to become overbearing when fighting groups of Sirens.
Impaler
- Player count adjustments for 3-6 Players
  - Attack damage reduced 20%
  - Health reduced 20%
  - Hitzone health reduced 20%

Weapon Mod Tunes

Sight FOVs
- AOS fov zoom reduced 42% 0.85 was 0.6
- Sniper scopes zoom reduced 33% 0.8 was 0.6
- Cmore fov zoom reduced 19% 0.95 was 0.8
- Greendot fov zoom reduced 16% 0.93 was 0.8
Confusion Coating Mod
- Cost increased by 42%. Effectiveness reduced by 80%.
  - This mod was too powerful when fully leveled as it allowed for confusion of large Zeds in only 2 hits.
Enfeebling Coating Mod
- Cost decreased by 14%.
  - This mod was too expensive compared to its effectiveness when compared with other Coating mods.
G33’s Confusion Grenade ammo mod
- Further reduction Confusion Grenade ammo mod for the G33 by an additional ~12%
Match Grade ammo mod
- Standardizing “Match Grade” ammo mod name so that it’s called “Match Grade Ammo” in the Armory and when on weapons.
Sniper Scope Sight Mods
- Cost decreased by 25%.
Stunning Coating Mod
- Cost increased by 14%. Effectiveness reduced by 15%.
  - This mod was too powerful when fully leveled as it allowed for stunning of large Zeds in only 1 hit.
Toxic Coating Mod
- Cost decreased by 55%.
  - This mod was too expensive compared to its effectiveness when compared with other Coating mods.
Various Fast Action internal mods
- Updated the descriptions of certain Fast Action internal mods which always feature a Damage buff, as compared to those Fast Action internal mods that only get a Damage buff once they’re upgraded.

Commando Weapons

Commando T4 Knightsbridge
- Fixed issue where you couldn’t fire the Knightsbridge immediately after firing the last shot of the Underbarrel Frag Launcher mod (while that mod is attached to the weapon). Now it should feel more responsive and not make you wait to fire the weapon’s primary fire mode after firing the last frag.

Medic Weapons

Medic Dart Underbarrel
- Improved Medic Dart Target-lock behaviors. The target lock should now clear when you lose line-of-sight, or if the target gets too far to your left or right.
K&W MP6 – Medic T3
- Damage – 29% increase
- Cost – 9% increase
- Ammo Cost – 20% reduction
  - With the introduction of the KV Recluse, the H&W MP6 has been buffed to keep it competitive. It now deals 29% more damage, costs 9% more to purchase, and has a 20% reduction in ammo cost, making it a stronger and more efficient choice for Medics.
Medic T4 – LF-85
- Reload half time increased 14%
- Reload empty time increased 13%
- Base damage increased 14%
  - The LF-85 has been rebalanced to hit harder but reload more slowly. Base damage is up 14%, while both half and empty reload times have been slightly increased, making timing and positioning more important for sustained fire.

Sharpshooter Weapons

Sharpshooter T4 Samaritan
- reload empty time increased 27%
- reload half time decreased 5%
- Base damage increased 21%
- Ammo cost increased 3%
  - The Samaritan has been tuned to feel more deliberate but deadlier. Empty reloads now take longer while half reloads are slightly faster, encouraging tactical reloads. Base damage is up 21% for greater punch, with a small ammo cost increase to balance the boost.

There are also over 500 bug fixes applied, which I suggest giving a read if you’re curious about it.

Needless to say, with a patch this significant, don’t be surprised to see a hotfix or two be released to fix any major issues that might arise from this title update.

Tags: Killing Floor 3

Alex Co

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DayZ Update 1.81 Delivers Patch 1.28 on All Platforms

by Alex Co

10:24 am in Title Updates and Patches

The last update of 2025 for DayZ is here, and it brings the game to version 1.28 on all platforms. Console gamers will see this download appear as DayZ update 1.81, and this should be a small download.

Don’t expect anything major in terms of new content, as this patch aims to fix a few nagging issues, more than anything else.

DayZ’s December 4 Update Brings It to Version 1.28

Console Stable 1.28 Update 4 – Version 1.28.161464 (Release on 04.12.2025)

GENERAL GAME

FIXED

Certain inventory operations could freeze the game (T192460 – private)
Server crash (T195100 – private)

KNOWN ISSUES

Text string for “Craft firewood” action is incorrect

PC Stable 1.28 Update 5 – Version 1.28.161464 (Release on 04.12.2025)

GENERAL GAME

FIXED

Certain inventory operations could freeze the game (T192460 – private)
Server crash (T195100 – private)

KNOWN ISSUES

Text string for “Craft firewood” action is incorrect

As you can see, there’s a known issue, though Bohemia hasn’t mentioned whether we’ll see it fixed before the year is done or if it’ll be part of the game’s next update.

If we get another patch, expect it up on MP1st.

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College Football 26 New Update 1.015 Adds New Uniforms, Helmets

by Alex Co

9:01 am in Title Updates and Patches

EA has released College Football 26 update 1.015 (complete version 1.015.000), and this adds new content for free to all game owners. Football fans can expect new uniforms, helmets, and equipment to be added, which should further enhance the realism of the sports sim.

Given the timing, this is most likely the last content update for the football sim for the year.

For the list of new uniforms added and other info, head on below.

College Football 26’s Update for December 4 Adds New Content via Patch 1.015

Update: EA has released a proper changelog of some of the new improvements applied, which we’ve listed below.

New Improvements

Smarter AI run playcalling & north–south ball carrier logic
Improved AI QB sack avoidance & late-game clock management
QB juke exploit fixes + stronger defender containment
Coach adjustment reset issue resolved

AI Play

Modified AI run game playcalling logic to rely more heavily on their most effective run types.
Reduced unnecessary skill moves by ball carriers, both inside the tackles and behind the line of scrimmage, to focus on decisive, north–south running.
AI QB’s will now have better consideration of throwing the ball away when all receivers are covered to avoid taking unnecessary sacks.
AI QB clock management improved by targeting the end zone or throwing the ball away near halftime and in late-game situations.

General Gameplay

Addressed the unrealistic QB speed boost when juking in the backfield while not holding Sprint.
Improved defender pursuit so they maintain proper containment angles against QB jukes.
With these fixes, both aspects of QB jukes behind the line have been rebalanced — no more unintended speed boosts, and defenders now keep stronger containment.
Fixed an issue where changing Wear & Tear Subs at playcall would reset your coach adjustments.

~~While EA hasn’t released the official changelog~~, the community is here to rescue! Read on for the confirmed new uniforms added with todaay’s title update.

ACC

Miami: Camo Helmet, Jersey, and Pants
Stanford: Throwback Helmet

American

Army: 250 Helmet, Jersey, Pants
Charlotte: Throwback Helmet
East Carolina: Purple Text Helmet (“ECU”)
Florida Atlantic: Throwback Helmet
Navy: 250 Helmet, Jersey, Pants

Big 12

Baylor: Chrome Helmet 2 (Green Logo)
BYU: Blue Sailor Helmet
Colorado: Gold Jersey
Oklahoma State: Orange Script Helmet (“Pokes”)
Utah: 2023 Muss Helmet, 2024 Polynesian Helmet (but not this year’s hand painted helmet)

Big Ten

Oregon: Green-White Helmet, White-Black Helmet (Interestingly, the Marble-Green helmets they posted on Twitter announcing this update aren’t actually in the game)
Washington: Camo Jersey, Camo Pants

C-USA

Louisiana Tech: Black Helmet, Jersey, Pants
UTEP: Blue Sun City Helmet

MAC

Buffalo: Black Helmet 4 (Gray Facemask)
Kent State: Fearless Flash Helmet (the 8/29 Throwback)
Miami: White Helmet 7 (it’s the one that goes with the Gray uniforms), Red Helmet 4 (the Cradle of Coaches helmet), U_MIAOH_JERSEY_2025_BLACK (Yes, that’s how it’s labeled in the game, it’s the Cradle of Coaches Black Jersey), Black Pants, Gray Jersey and Pants

Mountain West

Colorado State: White Helmet 2 (Throwback Ram logo)
New Mexico: White Sailor Helmet
San Jose State: Black Helmet 2 (Spartan Logo)
UNLV: Not an addition, but White Throwback Helmet and White Throwback Helmet 2 look exactly the same to me.
Utah State: Aggie Themed Helmet (the cow print)
Wyoming: Black Helmet, Jersey, Pants

Pac-12

Oregon State: White Sailor Helmet

Sun Belt

Georgia Southern: Salute to Service Helmet
James Madison: Gold Text Helmet
Marshall: White Camo Helmet, 2025 Black 75 Helmet
Old Dominion: Navy Helmet 2 (Throwback Logo)

No word from EA whether this patch included gameplay-related changes, but if the developers release a proper changelog later today, we’ll update the article to reflect the info. If you know anyone interested in the football sim but want it at a discounted rate, it’s currently on sale on the PlayStation Store as part of Sony’s End of Year promotion.

Tags: College Football 26

Alex Co

Father, gamer, games media vet, writer of words, killer of noobs.

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Space Marine 2 Hotfix 11.1 Released as Update 1.011.001

by Alex Co

6:46 am in Title Updates and Patches

The latest for Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 of 2025 is here, and it’s version 11.1, which fixes issues connected to the Reclamation Update released last month.

Console gamers, you’ll see this download appear as Space Marine 2 update 1.011.001, and this should be a small download across all platforms.

For the complete list of new content and gameplay changes, read on for the patch notes.

Space Marine 2 Update Version 11.0/1.011.001 Released on December 4

GAMEPLAY AND BALANCING TWEAKS

Heavy Bolt Rifle

Base damage increased by 13% for all scoped versions to match previous buff to all Heavy Bolt Rifle weapons.

Heroic Heavy Bolt Pitol

Fixed issue with hip fire accuracy

Sanctified Wrath Reliquary

Bonus to melee damage is increased from 25% to 35%.

Customisation

Fixed issues with item sorting.

PvP

Fixed an issue causing Assault to one-shot enemies with the new dash attack with any melee weapon. (Now these strikes have the same damage as strikes from the sprint).

GENERAL FIXES

Crash fixes
Fixed geometry issues on Reclamation
Minor localization fixes
Minor UI fixes

There’s no indication whether we’ll see another major update for Space Marine 2 before the year is over, but if we do get one, expect it here on MP1st.

Outside of Space Marine 2, Saber is busy with the Hellraiser: Revival game, and even Space Marine 3. Not to mention continued support for World War Z and some of the studio’s other games.

Tags: Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2

Alex Co

Father, gamer, games media vet, writer of words, killer of noobs.

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Marvel Rivals Anniversary Update Phase 2 Released via Patch 1.000.060

by Alex Co

5:45 am in Title Updates and Patches

NetEase has released Marvel Rivals’ Phase 2 of its Anniversary Update. Console gamers will see this as Marvel Rivals update 1.000.060, and this brings new rewards, a new event and more.

This also brings fixes to some nagging hero bugs, with the full details listed in the official patch notes.

Marvel Rivals Latest Update on December 4 Brings It to Version 1.000.060

Event 1 – Van Dyne’s: Grand Opening

Limited Feature: Psylocke – Daring Daifuku Costume & Psylocke – Daring Daifuku Emoji!
Grand Opening Deal: You could get it all for just 100 Units; or, if you’re really unlucky, it will still cost no more than 2,400 Units (was 2,500).
Sale Period: December 4^th, 2025, 09:00:00 to December 18^th, 2025, 09:00:00 (UTC)

Event 2 – Rivals’ Day Times Square Countdown!

Join the countdown to midnight on December 6^th, 2025 (UTC) and celebrate with a spectacular fireworks display. Also earn 200 Units and the epic title Rivals’ Day 2025.
Note: Entering Times Square within 72 hours after the countdown ends will also allow you to claim these rewards.

Event 3 – Your Marvel Rivals Year in Review!

Relive your epic journey over the past year with your exclusive Rivals Rewind report.
Available starting 00:00 on December 6^th, 2025 (UTC). Share your report to receive 200 Units!

Marvel Zombies

We’ve seen many rivals still challenging the Queen of the Dead day and night! Due to the mode’s popularity, Marvel Zombies will now end on January 16^th, 2026 at 09:00:00 (UTC). Keep the fight going, heroes!

New In Store

1. Luna Snow – Cherry Delight Bundle
2. Psylocke – Daring Daifuku Custom Colors and Ultimate Ability VFX
Limited Time: December 5^th, 2025, at 02:00:00 to January 2^nd, 2026, at 02:00:00 (UTC)

1. Luna Snow – Cherry Delight Emoji Combo Bundle
Available From: December 5^th, 2025, at 02:00:00 (UTC)

Marvel Rivals December 4 Update Fixes and Optimizations

1. Anniversary Event – Rivals Assemble: We’ve made a few tweaks to help you rally your crew and complete the event more smoothly:
– You can now open the Rivals Assemble event interface directly from Times Square.
– Added a Quick Copy Friend UID option in the friend list’s menu, making it faster than ever to connect, coordinate, and collect rewards!

Fixes

Heroes

1. Portal Perplexity Problem: On rare occasions, some heroes firing at certain special angles when near portals could cause the attacks to mysteriously deal no damage. We’ve patched the loophole, no more phantom bullets slipping into the multiverse void!
2. Doctor Strange’s Sideways Shield: In rare cases, the Sorcerer Supreme’s Shield of the Seraphim decided to face the wrong direction, as if defending the wrong dimension entirely. We’ve restored its mystical bearings, now it guards exactly where the Master of the Mystic Arts intends.
3. Adam Warlock’s Replay Riddle: During a respawn at Rocket Raccoon’s B.R.B., if the beacon was destroyed mid-process, Adam sometimes found himself watching his own Past Lives KO replay… again. We’ve fixed the cosmic glitch, no more déjà vu from the edge of eternity.
4. Angela’s Standstill Stumble: Under unstable network conditions, Assassin’s Charge could leave her frozen in place, as if mid-battle meditation. We’ve unleashed her stride, the Asgardian huntress now sweeps across the battlefield without missing a beat, no matter the connection.

Expect another patch to be released before the year is done.

For those looking for more Marvel gaming goodness, Marvel Cosmic Invasion is now out and it’s one heck of a brawler. Read our review to see why it’s worth a look.

Tags: Marvel Rivals

Alex Co

Father, gamer, games media vet, writer of words, killer of noobs.

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PUBG Update 1.006 Out for Patch 39.1 Includes Erangel Subzero

by Damien Seeto

3:25 am in Title Updates and Patches

PUBG patch 39.1 is out for update 1.006 and this includes the new frozen version of the Erangel map. The weather will affect some gameplay elements.

Aside from the winter-themed map, players can also expect balance changes for some of the guns. Read on for the patch notes for PUBG below.

PUBG Update 1.006 Includes the Erangel Subzero Map

Erangel: Subzero

…Everything began with a twisted ambition to turn the Battlegrounds into something far more unforgiving.

During a clandestine experiment, a catastrophic failure sent multiple Tythonic Satellites crashing down onto Erangel. The impact ruptured the Satellites and released cryogenic gas, which soon spread across the island. The Blue Zone was not spared from its influence, and Erangel’s climate began to warp under the growing chill. The crash sites froze over, and the island soon found itself gripped by sudden, severe changes in weather.

Now, you must fight to survive in Erangel’s frigid and treacherous landscape—and remember that this marks only the beginning of a long and unforgiving winter..

Area Modifications

Several areas across Erangel have changed following Satellite crashes.

Stalber

Stalber, where magnetic field experiments were being conducted, has frozen over due to the cryogenic gas leaking from the crashed Satellite.

Shelter

Shelter, once a hidden storage site for the Tythonic Satellites, now stands among the places where those Satellites have crashed back to earth. Rumor has it some of them hold valuable loot.

Sosnovka Military Base & Boatyard

These two areas have also undergone drastic changes.

Other Areas

The bridge leading to Sosnovka Military Base has partially collapsed following a Satellite crash.

The southwestern plain of Erangel has also seen major changes.

Wreckage from crashed Satellites can be found in certain areas.
Several rivers have frozen over due to the sharp drop in temperature.

Snow piling up across Erangel has also altered parts of the terrain.

Blue Zone

※ The following changes apply to all modes except Team Deathmatch.

A freezing effect has been added.
- The damage, speed, and radius of the Blue Zone remain unchanged.
- New visual and sound effects have been added, varying by the level of Blue Zone damage.
- The freezing effect is not blocked by the Jammer Pack.
The above changes also apply to both the BZ Grenade and the BZ Grenade Launcher.

BZ Grenade

A freezing effect has been added to the Blue Zone sphere generated upon throwing.
- This effect functions the same way as that of the Blue Zone.

New Weapon: BZ Grenade Launcher

Introducing a single-shot, break-open launcher found only in Erangel: Subzero. Use the BZ Grenade Launcher to pressure enemies or block their vision!

Inventory slot: Secondary Weapons
Ammo: 40mm BZ Grenade
- Ammo weight: 20
- When attached to a surface such as an object, the ground, wall, or roof, a Blue Zone sphere with a 7.5 m radius is created after a short delay.
  - The sphere is less powerful than the one created by the BZ Grenade, dealing 8 damage per second.
  - A warning sound plays before the sphere is generated.
- Does not activate when landing on water.
- 2-3 rounds spawn together with the BZ Grenade Launcher.
Spawns in the World, Secret Rooms, and from Satellites.

Weather

Experience completely different weather conditions caused by the climate change.

A faint chill can be felt in the air, though the skies remain clear for now.
Applies to Arcade only.

Snowflakes begin to fall, gradually covering the ground.
With the Dynamic Weather feature enabled, changing winter conditions unfold across the Battlegrounds.
Applies to Normal Match, Ranked, and Custom Match.

Spawn Changes

The Vikendi Ghillie Suit now spawns in Secret Rooms, Care Packages, and special airdrops.
The world spawn rate of the M79 has been increased.
The world spawn rates of the P1911, P92, and R1895 have been slightly reduced.

Map

The World Map and Minimap have been updated in alignment with the above changes.

Miscellaneous

Due to the aftermath of the Satellite crash, the Red Zone has been disabled.
The rivers and sea have frozen, temporarily suspending ferry operations.

Airplanes operating over Erangel have received visual changes.
When parachuting, visibility may be reduced due to changing weather conditions.

<Dev’s comment>

Update 39.1 brings a harsh winter to Erangel, PUBG’s most iconic battleground. The Blue Zone, now carrying a freezing effect, along with frozen rivers and terrain and shifting weather conditions, all demand quick decision-making and constant adaptation from players. Crossing frozen water to open new routes or engaging in firefights around snow-covered positions will introduce combat situations that feel entirely new. The new BZ Grenade Launcher also adds fresh tactical possibilities, allowing players to adapt their approach depending on the flow of battle. This update is more than a simple environmental change. It is designed to add tactical tension and bring variety to travel routes, key positions, and overall survival strategy across Erangel.

Erangel’s winter will only grow harsher as time goes on, and we hope you meet the challenge and forge your own path to victory in Erangel: Subzero.

Gunplay

VSS

Vertical recoil increased by approximately 10%.
Horizontal recoil increased by approximately 5%.
The firing sound is now louder and can be heard from farther away.

SLR

Vertical recoil decreased by approximately 5%.
Horizontal recoil decreased by approximately 5%.

SKS

Horizontal recoil decreased by approximately 10%.
Muzzle velocity drop over distance has been reduced.

AUG

Horizontal recoil increased by approximately 4%.

M416

Horizontal recoil decreased by approximately 5%.

Dev’s comment: This update includes several balance adjustments across multiple weapons. First, the VSS has received recoil tuning to make sustained fire more challenging, addressing its exceptionally high usage and win rates. We’ve also adjusted its sound design based on player feedback, while retaining its naturally quieter profile to preserve the weapon’s identity. For the SLR and SKS, both weapons showed low usage and win rates, so the SLR’s recoil has been eased to improve handling, and the SKS has been adjusted with recoil and muzzle-velocity improvements to enhance overall performance. Lastly, horizontal recoil has been adjusted for the AUG and M416 to reduce the performance gap between ARs. We hope these changes make gunplay feel more balanced and enjoyable.

Collaboration: BALENCIAGA

※ The PUBG | BALENCIAGA collaboration world features are available until the next update.

World

BALENCIAGA showrooms have been added to hidden locations across Erangel. Visit these exclusive spots for a unique and stylish experience!
Care Packages across various maps have been decorated with the collaboration theme.

Gameplay

Bot Refinement

Bot difficulty has been slightly reduced.
Bot movement has been improved to make their pathing look more natural on certain terrains.

(PC) UGC Alpha

The fan-favorite UGC Alpha is finally returning as a permanent feature!

UGC Alpha, where players can create and enjoy a variety of custom modes, is now back in Custom Match. With Update 39.1, the following new content has been added.

Buildings and Destructible Objects
7 New Devices
- Smoke Device
- Light Device
- AI Player Spawn Device
- AI Navigation Device
- HUD Control Device
- Vending Machine Device
- Blue Chip Tower Device
Items and Gear
- Ghillie Suit
- EMT Gear
- All-In-One Repair Kit
- Tactical Pack
- Self-AED
2 New Events for the Vehicle Spawn Device
New Sample Mode: Defense Mode
- Supports up to four players.
- Earn points by eliminating AI enemies.
- Your weapon changes up to three times based on your accumulated points.

Ranked

Season 39

Due to recent matchmaking improvements aimed at ensuring a fair competitive environment, matchmaking may take longer than before.
Ranked weapon skins for the FAMAS have been added as Tier Rewards (permanent) for Season 39.
The leaderboard will reset after the live server maintenance.
Check out your final Tier from the previous season through your Career page.

Season 38 Rewards

Below are the rewards you’ll be receiving based on your final Tier from the previous Ranked season.

Tier	Rewards
Bronze	Bronze PUBG ID Emblem
Silver	Silver PUBG ID Emblem
Gold	Gold PUBG ID Emblem Ranked Weapon Skin Ranked Parachute Skin
Platinum	Animated Platinum PUBG ID Emblem Ranked Weapon Skin Ranked Parachute Skin Platinum Medal
Crystal	Animated Crystal PUBG ID Emblem Ranked Weapon Skin Ranked Parachute Skin Platinum, Crystal Medal
Diamond	Animated Diamond PUBG ID Emblem Ranked Weapon Skin Ranked Parachute Skin Platinum, Crystal, Diamond Medal
Master	Animated Master PUBG ID Emblem Animated Master Nameplate Ranked Weapon Skin Ranked Parachute Skin Platinum, Crystal, Diamond, Master Medal
Survivor	Animated Survivor PUBG ID Emblem Animated Survivor Nameplate Ranked Weapon Skin Ranked Parachute Skin Platinum, Crystal, Diamond, Master, Survivor Medal

The Ranked Parachute skins, weapon skins, and Medals are permanent rewards. The rest of the obtainable rewards are available for use during a single Ranked season.
Rewards can be found on your Inventory/Edit Profile page once Season 39 starts.
Once Season 39 is over and the server undergoes maintenance, every reward but the Parachute, weapon skin, and Medal will be withdrawn.

Arcade

Team Deathmatch

※ The following updates apply to Custom Match as well.

Map selection probabilities have been readjusted.
Care Packages now feature a loadout exclusive to Team Deathmatch.
All Spawn Kits now come with Lv.2 gear.

Intense Battle Royale

※ The following updates apply to Custom Match as well.

The Recall system has been added.
A Pan is now provided as default equipment.
The Emergency Cover Flare is now obtainable from Supply Drops.

Dev’s comment: This update brings several changes to Team Deathmatch and Intense Battle Royale. For Team Deathmatch, Care Package items have been adjusted to better fit the mode, and Spawn Kits have been updated to reflect gameplay balance changes. For Intense Battle Royale, we’ve added the Recall system and the Emergency Cover Flare to offer players a second chance and expand cover options. We hope these changes broaden your strategic choices and create more varied combat experiences.

Casual Mode

The daily play limit has been changed from 3 matches to 60 minutes.
- Matchmaking availability is determined based on the party member with the least remaining daily play time.
- When playing in Duo or Squad mode, spectating time also counts toward the total play time.
- Once a match has started, you can continue playing until it ends, regardless of your remaining time.

Dev’s comment: This update brings an improvement many players have been asking for. Previously, the 3-match daily limit made it difficult to fully enjoy Casual Mode on days when luck wasn’t on your side. By changing the daily limit to 60 minutes, we hope this allows you to enjoy Casual Mode to the fullest.

Workshop

New item sets have been added to the Hunter’s Chest and Archivist’s Chest.

2025 Valentine’s Day

Special Crafting

Introducing new collaboration skins – craftable only through Special Crafting at the Workshop! Check out the full details on the upcoming PUBG | BALENCIAGA collaboration announcement.

Special Crafting Closing Date (UTC)

※ The Special Crafting – BALENCIAGA Crafting tab will be accessible only until the following dates. Make sure to use up your Tokens before the closing date!

PC
- January 12, 2026, 00:00
Console
- January 20, 2026, 00:00

Survivor Pass

System Update

The Survivor Pass rewards have been adjusted with Update 39.1.

A 50% BP Boost has been added as a Premium Pass reward, while the previous three BP Boost rewards have been removed.
Contraband Coupons and some Key rewards have been replaced with BP.

A brand new Survivor Pass is prepared for Update 39.1. Read more details on the December Store Update announcement!

Career

The stats displayed in the Normal and Ranked tabs on the Career – Stats page have been aligned.
- Avg Survived Time, Total Headshot Kills, and Total Revives are now displayed in Ranked stats as well.
- The Last 10 Matches information has also been added to Normal Match stats.
The stat previously shown as Kill/Death Ratio (K/D) or KDA has been replaced with Avg Kills.
- This change is reflected in Career, Profile, and the Leaderboard.
The Headshot Kills stat has been renamed to Total Headshot Kills.

UX/UI

The layout of the single-item preview screen has been improved.
(PC) The View Probabilities function has been changed from F key input to an on-screen button click.

Bug Fixes

Gameplay

Fixed an issue where, in Observer Mode, the camera did not automatically switch to the killer after the spectated player was killed.
Fixed an issue where players could move outside the Play Area without taking damage on the Boatyard map in Team Deathmatch.
(PC) Fixed an issue where AR crosshairs displayed abnormally in certain situations.
(PC) Fixed an issue where prone players were momentarily displayed as floating in midair.

World

Fixed an issue where a removed structure on the Rondo map still appeared on the World Map and Minimap.
Fixed an issue where BR Coin icons appeared next to attachments in the Inventory when playing Ranked on the Rondo map.
Fixed an issue where wooden doors on the Sanhok map were not destroyed by Molotov Cocktails or Gas Can explosions.
Fixed an issue where, at a certain location on the Sanhok map, players could see through part of a roof in FPP.
Fixed an issue where, in certain situations, players could not pass through a destroyed doorway on the Sanhok map.

UX/UI

Fixed an issue where the brightness of a specific area in the Customize – Weapons – Charms tab displayed abnormally.
Fixed a typo in the description of the “Berserker” medal in the Spanish language settings.
Fixed an issue where the bottom part of the mission list was cut off on the End of Match screen under specific conditions.
(PC) Fixed an issue where the team logo UI for the multi-kill effect displayed abnormally in Observer Mode.
(PC) Fixed an issue where no sound played when clicking the Save button after changing outfits in the Customize – Character – Wardrobe tab.
(PC) Fixed the misalignment of text in the anti-cheat warning popup that appears when launching another game while running PUBG.
(PC) Fixed an issue where custom resolution values set in the Steam launch options were not being applied.
(Console) Fixed an issue on Xbox where the Starter Package appeared as available for purchase on the Store – Add-ons page even after it had already been purchased.
(Console) Fixed an issue where text displayed abnormally on the Store – Add-ons page in the Arabic language settings on PlayStation.
(Console) Fixed an issue where, under specific circumstances, the focus and scroll position in the Customize menu did not align.
(Console) Fixed a translation error in a Ranked Tier name in the Portuguese (Brazil) language settings.
(Console) Fixed an issue where the “Reticle Type – Canted Sight” option remained visible in the Settings – Gameplay – Function tab on PlayStation.

Items & Skins

※ Clipping issue: Graphics that are shown outside the visible part of an image/object.

Fixed an issue where the calves became transparent when wearing certain boots and outfits together.
Fixed an issue where an additional spray animation played after using a spray.
Fixed an issue where the ankles became transparent when the female character wore the Moon Seeker Boots with certain pants.
Fixed an issue where the leg became transparent when wearing the “Smoke Stalker Shorts with Ripped Leggings” together with the “Pearl Studded Stockings and Shoes.”
(PC) Fixed an issue where, under specific conditions, Dorian-exclusive Contender emotes could be used by other characters.

MP1st will be sure to update our readers when the next PUBG patch is launched. For more shooting game coverage, check out the latest Battlefield 6 update.

Tags: PUBG

Damien Seeto

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Hi-Fi Rush New Update 1.003 Transitions Ownership to Krafton

by Alex Co

December 3, 2025 10:00 pm in Title Updates and Patches

About a year ago, Krafton announced it has acquired Tango Gameworks and the Hi-Fi Rush IP from Microsoft. Today, it’s official even in the game, as Tango Gameworks has released Hi-Fi Rush update 1.003 (complete version 1.003.000), that changes the logos in the game to reflect Krafton’s ownership.

While there’s no new content added, this does signal a shift in the game and confirms it’s being set up as a franchise by Krafton.

For PC players, this patch also sees the removal of Denuvo, which should be a welcome change for most.

Hi-Fi Rush Rush’s December 3 Update Removes Denuvo, Stamps Krafton’s Ownership via Patch 1.003

All Platform

A whole bunch of housekeeping to deal with the surprisingly complicated transition of publishers. Mostly consisting of inserting KRAFTON into a plethora of locations to the game.
This also includes a brand new new Tango Gameworks logo in the splash screen! But rest assured, no playable content was removed or altered.
In-game content and messages about corporate policy and creativity left unaltered in order to preserve ominous telling of the future and reinforce themes.

PC

While a form of copy protection is still present in the game, Denuvo is now removed. As always, please support our games through legal means so we can continue to make cool things for you!

*Because of this major change in architecture, this patch MUST be downloaded to play the game after midnight at the start of January 16, 2026 (KST)! An unpatched version of the game will be unplayable at that point, so please be aware of this deadline.*

Notice on Upcoming Denuvo Removal

Denuvo support for the PC version of Hi-Fi RUSH is scheduled to end at 00:00(KST) on January 16, 2026. Please note that even after Denuvo is removed, the game’s own anti-tampering features will remain active and will not affect normal gameplay.

This adjustment is intended to provide a more stable and efficient service environment. We sincerely appreciate all players who continue to support the game through legitimate use.

Mandatory Patch Notice

Due to this update, the internal system structure of the game will undergo significant changes. As a result, all PC players will be required to install the latest patch.

Patch required by: January 16, 2026, 00:00 (KST)
Important: After this time, the game will not run unless the patch has been installed.

Moreover, Tango Gameworks hints that this might not be the final patch for the game! No other details were shared, but that alone should make fans excited at what’s to come.

For more on Hi-Fi Rush, take a look at our feature where we discuss how Xbox exclusives on the PS5 have taken advantage of the DualSense’s features.

Tags: Hi-Fi RUSH Tango Gameworks

Alex Co

Father, gamer, games media vet, writer of words, killer of noobs.

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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Update 1.2.0 Races Out for New Content via Patch 1.20/1.020

by Alex Co

9:41 pm in Title Updates and Patches

SEGA has pushed out Sonic Racing CrossWorlds update 1.20/1.020 (complete version 1.020.000), which adds a new event mode, adds new decals, new collaboration tracks and a lot more.

Players will know the patch is installed once they see version 1.2.0 appear on the game’s main start up screen.

Alongside the new content, there are also new gadgets added and some of the existing ones received adjustments, which should be good news for players.

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds December 3 Patch Adds New Content, Applies Gadget Adjustments via Patch 1.20/1.020

Content Update Summary

Added new event mode “Legend Competition”
Increased maximum World Match rating from 9,999 to 99,999
Added multi-round options to Friend Match
Added 2 collaboration tracks to the Jukebox
Added 12 collaboration decals
Added 6 new gadgets
Gadget balance changes
Anti-Cheat measures
Other adjustments and bug fixes

Legend Competition

A new mode “Legend Competition” has been added. This mode will occur regularly, with the first competition being held from December 4, 2025 through December 21, 2025.

World Match Rating

We’ve increased the maximum rating from 9,999 to 99,999.

Friend Match Settings

You can now set races to have multiple rounds in Custom Matches in Free Race! No more going back to the lobby after each race!

Jukebox Tracks

No.1 – Crazy Raccoon
Hongami Precious Moment – Inugami Kroone, Tomoya Ohtani.

Collaboration

REJ Assemble
REJ Chilidog
REJ ALWAYS CHASING
REJ SUPERCHAOSMODE
REJ LOGO
CR AKAMI KARUBI
CR RAS
CR VANILLA
CR RION
CR AMATSUKI
CR JASPER
CR x SONIC

Gadget Additions and Adjustments in Ver. 1.2.0

Since launch, we’ve observed two common strategies emerge in online matches:

Using drift-type gadgets to maintain top positions.
Staying in 9^th – 12^th place and using item control gadgets to get powerful items late in the race and quickly jump to top positions.

Both strategies made it very difficult for those in 4^th – 8^th place to make a comeback.

Therefore, in Ver.1.2.0, we’ve added and strengthened support-type and item-type gadgets to make it easier to make comebacks from 4^th – 8^th place.

We will continue monitoring online gadget usage and win rates to adjust balance going forward.

New Gadgets

We’ve added 6 gadgets!*

Item Control Type
- Lucky Pair
- Double Down
Support Type
- Ring Mercy
- Damage Mercy
- Item Mercy
- Strong Finish

The following gadgets which were previously distributed as Festival rewards can now be purchased with Donpa Tickets from the gadget customization screen**:

Boost Character Kit
Power Character Kit
Handling Character Kit
Comeback Kit
Sea Dog Kit

Gadget Adjustments

Quick Recovery
- Further reduced downtime after taking a hit.
- Previously, Quick Recovery provided a large benefit when hit, but losing rings often led to lower final positions. The gadget has been adjusted to allow more mid-position endurance.
Acceleration Machine Kit
- Recovery timing further reduced to align with Quick Recovery’s adjustments.
Wisp Chance UP
- Reduced the influence on item probability.
- Previously, Wisp Chance UP made it too easy to collect powerful items before the race’s end and aim for top positions. We’ve dialed this back a bit.
Invincible Start
- Vehicles now flash just before the effect ends to make timing clearer.

Other Adjustments

Adjusted the appearance of Silver and Blaze’s AI skins and the color of Race Park rivals “Team Dimension,” as they could be mistaken for Invincible state.
- For the eagle-eyed, the new color scheme is based on the “Turquoise Blue” aura Silver the Hedgehog emits when activating his abilities!
Improved machine handling after collisions with other machines in water areas.
Improved directional input detection to make it easier to use items in the intended direction while drifting.
Adjusted race communication to prioritize syncing information that affects race progression, improving correct reflection of Invincibility such as Ultimate Charge activation.
Strengthened anti-cheat measures for races and race results in online play such as Global Match on PC.

Concerning Anti-Cheat Measures

With Patch Ver.1.2.0, we have strengthened our anti-cheat measures to ensure a fair and secure online environment. These improvements focus primarily on countering cheating behaviors that give players an unfair advantage in World Match and Time Trial.

If cheating activity continues to increase, we may be required to consider additional anti-cheat measures across a broader range of systems, depending on the situation. To ensure that all players can enjoy the game safely and fairly, we kindly ask for your continued cooperation in maintaining a fair and secure gameplay environment.

Bug Fixes

Fixed Festival announcements showing old information before events began.
Fixed a bug where auto-acceleration failed to activate for several seconds after manual input.
Improved smoothness and visibility of left/right movement in item warning display.
Fixed a bug where Charge Dash would not activate when passing through Transform Rings in mid-air drift state using Dash type.
Fixed a bug where attacks from the “King Bomb Boo” item could be avoided using Charge Jump or Handle Assist.
Fixed a bug where “King Bomb Boo” item attacks in mid-air could cause fire pillar direction to be incorrect.
Fixed a bug where using the “Laser” item caused Dash type machine appearance to break at certain times.
Fixed a bug where using the “Boost” item obtained during Boost Frenzy at the exact end of Frenzy could make the item unusable.
Fixed a bug where using the “Tornado” item during Boost Frenzy could make items unusable until Frenzy ended.
Adjusted Dash Gate placement in Dash Gate Frenzy on certain courses where more gates than intended were placed.
Fixed a bug in course “Wonder Museum” where machines could get stuck in the Tornado.
Fixed a bug in course “Sky Road” or “Minecraft World” where using “Slicer” or “Homing Punch” when crossing Travel Rings or End Portals could cause incorrect tracking.
Fixed a bug in course “Steampunk City” where colliding from the side with ground where trains run could cause machines to sink into the ground.
Fixed a bug in course “White Cave” where using “Drill” in cave areas could cause machines to sink into the ground.
Fixed several other gameplay-related bugs.

Now that’s one way to round up the year! Expect the next major update to be released in 2026. Some of the stuff we can look forward to includes a Mega Man-themed DLC and more.

Once SEGA releases another patch, expect it here on MP1st.

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Battlefield 6 Red Bull, California Resistance Challenges Kick Off

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While Battlefield 6 has no shortage of challenges for players to complete, publisher Electronic Arts has rolled out a few new ones that will reward players with new cosmetic items, and this includes soldier skins.

The Red Bull and California Resistance challenges are now live, and players don’t even need to own the premium Battle Pass or fork up anything to take part in it.

Below are the rewards and required challenges in order to obtain said reward.

Battlefield 6 New Challenges for Red Bull, California Resistance Rewards New Items for Free

Battlefield 6 Red Bull Challenges

MAIN CHALLENGES

Perform a combat roll after jumping off a ledge in any mode. [3 Times] – Reward: XP Booster
Capture an enemy flag without leaving the vehicle in Conquest, Breakthrough or Escalation. [10 Times] – Reward: XP Booster
Spot enemies with the Recon Drone. [200 Times] – Reward: “Flying High” Weapon Charm
Revive teammates on enemy-held objectives. [1 Time] – Reward: XP Booster
Time spent sprinting. [600 Seconds] – Reward: XP Booster
Consecutive time spent parachuting. [10 Seconds] – Reward: “Zenith” Parachute
Total Golf Cart airtime in Battle Royale. [5 Seconds] – Reward: XP Booster
Travel distance in land vehicles. [5,000 Meters] – Reward: “Bull Headed” Patch
Total aircraft flying time. [180 Seconds] – Reward: “Highly Charged” Dog Tag
Total survival time in Battle Royale. [600 Seconds] – Reward: XP Booster

BONUS CHALLENGES

Win matches in Gauntlet. [10 Times] – Reward: XP Booster
Win matches in Battle Royale. [5 Times] – Reward: XP Booster
Win a match in Conquest, Breakthrough, Rush, Strikepoint and Team Deathmatch. – Reward: “Candid” Soldier Skin

There’s also the California Resistance challenges that are up until December 9, which is when the Winter Offensive update is set to be deployed.

California Resistance Challenges

Players can earn the following items by completing the challenges:

Get kills and assists in any vehicle (10 times) – Reward: “Sand Raid” Engineer Skin.
Deal damage (20,000) – Reward: “Dynamo” Player Card Icon.
Earn score in any mode (30,000) – Reward: “Arsenal” Player Card Background.

Outside of the challenges, the next major draw for players is the Winter Offensive update due for release on December 9. Speaking of which, DICE has revealed some of the major gameplay-related changes inbound with the update, including netcode and hit registration improvements.

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Diablo 4 “Season of Divine Intervention” Arrives December 11 and Here’s What to Expect

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The last seasonal content drop of 2025 for Diablo 4 is dropping next week! Called the Season of Divine Intervention, the update will be available to download on December 11 and is expected to be a big one.

Players can expect Azmodan’s return, evolved monsters, and more.

Check out the gameplay trailer, as well as an overview of what to expect.

Diablo 4 Season of Divine Intervention Launches December 11

Here are the key features of the new season:

Azmodan’s Return: Joined by Belial, Andariel, and Duriel, Azmodan and the Lesser Evils wreak havoc on Sanctuary, taking advantage of the chaos surrounding Akarat’s mysterious return. Players utilize Nightmare Affixes to gain Divine favor.
Monsters Evolved: Smarter and deadlier enemies plague Sanctuary with clearer combat roles. Enemies’ dynamic behavior encourages players to adapt their approach to confrontations.
Itemization Overhaul: With Tempering and Masterworking streamlining the item journey, players can directly set affixes from a Tempering Recipe. Masterworking improves the Quality of an item, which gives a bonus to the base damage, armor, or resistance of an item.
Sanctification: The powers of the High Heavens grace player items as one final and powerful upgrade, channeling Angelic power into gear. Sanctifying items has the chance to apply a bonus Legendary power, improve an Affix, add or replace an Affix, and, in rare instances, even make items indestructible.
Season Rank: The Season Journey evolves into a more challenging version with even greater rewards. Known as Seasonal Rank, this system requires players to complete a Capstone Dungeon before progressing to the next Rank.

For a deeper dive into the new season, check out Blizzard’s in-depth breakdown. Once the patch is out, expect it here on MP1st.

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Fallout 76 Servers Taken Down for Maintenance on December 3

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While yesterday should have been a great day for Fallout 76 players given the Burning Springs update went out, it was marred by server downtime that took over 12 hours to resolve.

Today, December 3, the Fallout 76 servers have been taken down and offline again, and this is to conduct maintenance.

Fallout 76 Down as Servers Undergo Maintenance on Dec. 3

Update: As per four hours ago, servers are back up says Bethesda, which players should already know by now.

The announcement comes from Bethesda, which confirmed that after the PC servers were taken offline, it’s now the PlayStation and Xbox servers’ turn. Unfortunately, same with past maintenance downtimes, there is no definite timeframe on when these will go back up.

Chances are, it’ll take an hour or two at the very least –provided we don’t see a repeat of yesterday’s disastrous server outage. If you haven’t download the gargantuan file for the Burning Springs update, you’ll want ot change that quick, as it introduces Bounty Hunting and more. Here’s a rundown of the new stuff included in the Burning Springs update.

Bounty Hunting – Grab your duster, cowboy hat, and your favorite weapon because it’s time for some Bounty Hunting!
Explore Burning Springs – Cross Point Pleasant Bridge to enter a new land of rust and blood. Explore our largest map expansion yet!
An Audience with the King – Prove yourself to The Rust King, the ruthless ruler of Burning Springs in the start of a whole new storyline for Fallout 76.
New Public Events – Participate in two new Public Events, “Gearin’ Up” and “Sinkhole Solutions”.
A Rad New Pet – Bring home a new friend from the Wasteland. A Radhog!
Season 23: Blood X Rust – A Season for the Raiders.

The complete patch notes cover the gameplay-related changes as well. If the server downtime takes longer than expected, we’ll provide an update in the article itself.

For those looking to jump into the Fallout 76 pool, the game is massively discounted as part of the PlayStation Store’s End of Year sale.

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Battlefield 6 Winter Offensive Update Highlights Lists Major Improvements Incoming

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Next week, Battlefield 6’s last major update of 2025 is set to be released, which will not only bring new content, but also a slew of gameplay improvements. Called the Winter Offensive content drop, DICE has coined this as update version 1.1.3.0, and it’ll include some much-needed changes to netcode, hit registration, and more.

While the patch notes aren’t available yet, the studio has released a list of the major changes coming with the December 9 patch.

Battlefield 6’s Winter Offensive Update Ushers in Improvements to Rush and Breakthough

Audio Improvements

With this update, we have made a broad set of audio improvements, including better prioritization of important combat and vehicle sounds, and a comprehensive pass on footsteps to improve clarity, distance definition, and positional awareness across the game. We have also continued to work on performance and memory issues that could cause sounds, such as vehicles or footsteps, to sometimes not play as intended, which has been particularly noticeable on larger Battle Royale maps.

Mode Adjustments

Across Rush and Breakthrough, we’re making major updates focused on improving attacker flow, reducing defender oversaturation, and tightening clarity around objectives. Our goal is to make each push feel more readable, fair, and momentum-based without undermining strong defensive play.

In Breakthrough, capture volumes and vehicle availability have been updated across several maps. These changes are guided by your feedback and internal data to help bring win rates closer together for both teams. As one example, Siege of Cairo now features an additional attacker tank in Sectors 1 and 3, along with an updated capture area on B to give attackers a clearer foothold.

In Rush, M-COM locations on Manhattan Bridge and Liberation Peak have been adjusted to give attackers more reliable access and to smooth out the flow between sectors.

Across both modes, multiple capture zones have been reshaped or clarified so players understand more clearly where to contest or defend. Vehicle spawns have also been rebalanced on several maps to better support attackers where pushes tended to stall and to reduce setups where defenders held overwhelming vehicle advantages. These updates are intended to reduce bottlenecks, remove frustration points, and create more consistent and engaging fights around objectives.

BF6’s Winter Offensive Adjusts Netcode and Hit Registration

Combat Systems

In this update we have also made broad improvements across our combat systems to help deliver more consistent, predictable, and responsive gameplay.

Hit Registration and Netcode

We are continuing to build on our work to make hit registration feel consistent, reliable, and predictable during every engagement. With this update, we have improved how bullet trajectories are aligned in fast-paced situations, including cases where shots were fired while transitioning into a zoom. These improvements correct inconsistencies that could affect hit registration and the readability of where your shots were landing. We have also made updates to better handle high-density combat scenarios to ensure bullets register more reliably when multiple players are fighting in close proximity.

In parallel, we have tightened the clarity of damage feedback so that health UI changes and damage cues feel more immediate and easier to understand during combat. While this is separate from Netcode itself, improving how damage is presented plays a key role in making hit registration feel responsive and intuitive.

Lastly, we have resolved an issue where clients could briefly display certain pieces of geometry as intact even though they had already been destroyed on the server. Fixing this eliminates cases where incoming damage could appear to pass through walls.

As promised, soldier visibility will also be improved in the upcoming update.

Soldier visibility

In this update, we have refined how visibility effects activate at close range so that soldiers stand out more clearly in darker or low-contrast areas. We have also updated prone animations to include more subtle movement, improving the ability to spot soldiers using low-profile positions.

We are already looking ahead at broader improvements to lighting and exposure, especially in indoor vs. outdoor transitions, and how characters read against complex environments. This work continues to be a major focus for us, and we are approaching it with the goal of improving clarity without compromising the intended Battlefield visual style.

Weapon adjustments

Weapon feel and reliability are always top priorities for the team. This update includes wide-ranging improvements to weapon handling, including fixes to first-shot accuracy, attachment behavior, and tuning across various recoil patterns and weapon categories. These changes aim to deliver more predictable and consistent weapon performance in active combat. We will continue to refine weapon behaviour based on live data and player feedback, with additional adjustments already in development for future updates.

DICE also shared that they are “actively exploring several areas aimed at improving clarity, responsiveness, and fairness in combat.” This includes further work on hit registration, investigating “rare desync scenarios with destructible objects, and gathering deeper data on situations where players feel they were eliminated after reaching cover.”

Regarding weapon bloom, the devs are monitoring the changes introduced in the California Resistance patch, and the early trend “show a healthy distribution of weapon usage across categories.” as the devs continue to track performance to identify outliers as the weapon meta evolves.

So far, the game seems to be headed in the right direction. Once the complete Winter Offensive patch notes are out, we’ll let our readers know.

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Fortnite New Update 1.000.205 Rolled Out After Chapter 7 Patch

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Over the weekend, Epic Games released the Fortnite Chapter 7 patch that saw a new Zero Hour event take place. Today, the developers released Fortnite update 1.000.205 on consoles, which is an unannounced patch.

As one might expect after a massive content drop, this title update focuses on fixes more than anything else.

Read on for the known issues the developers are currently focused on fixing.

Fortnite’s Latest Update Released on December 3 Brings It to Version 1.000.205

Update: Epic’s only mention of a fix is about higher latency isues, stating, “We’ve fixed up some issues that may have been causing higher latency than usual for players in NA-Central.”:

For now, Epic Games has not acknowleged the patch, which isn’t really that surprising. However, thanks to the Fortnite Trello board, we have the list of issues they are currently looking at.

GENERAL TOP ISSUES

Nintendo Switch players encountering storage space issues
Battle Pass may incorrectly display only 84 rewards to claim at Level 100+.
Katana Presentation Emote not displaying correctly.

BATTLE ROYALE/BLITZ ROYALE/RELOAD/OG TOP ISSUES

[Controller] Crouch and Confirm Edit may trigger at the same time with custom controls.
Styles for Ranked Back Bling, Umbrella or Pickaxe do not unlock when players rank up.
Limited controller navigation on the post-match screen.
Self-Revive Device might not activate when rolling at the moment of going DBNO.

LEGO FORTNITE TOP ISSUES

Not receiving ‘A Simpsons Favor’ quest rewards
Not receiving rewards from the Simpsons Bonus Goals
Resources appear invisible after breaking them
Sizzle Sgt. may not be present at the Dispatch Center.
Lag/hitching issues in the Storm King fight
‘F’ key conflict: unable to interact with objects.
A prompt to flip a vehicle no longer appears when a vehicle is flipped.
Isabelle won’t talk to players while interacting with the blackboard.
The Wasp 8000 Motorcycle may float after hopping off while in motion.
Storm King’s Weak Points and Rift Spawners are immune to damage when an enemy is around.
Invisible collision in Phase 1 after being eliminated in Phase 2 of the Storm King fight.
Enemies’ health bars may not appear at times.
Stuck when exiting the Crusher.
Players may get stuck in a cannon if its damaged or falls into water while operating it.
Consumable buff timers can be overwritten when eating another consumable with a buff
Bottom of HUD can disappear after using macrobinoculars.
There is no indication of which direction some furniture is being placed

FORTNITE MOBILE TOP ISSUES

Higher sensitivity on some iPad Pro 11″ devices.
Fortnite may not launch on first-time installs on some Google Pixel devices.
Controller bindings cannot be customized on Mobile.
Unable to send Game Channel messages in Battle Royale Solos.
Inventory / Quick Bar Overlap in Creative.
A “Download Now – 0 B” button might incorrectly pop up when launching Fortnite on some devices.

SAVE THE WORLD TOP ISSUES

Completing a Mission may cause Power Rating to be lower than it actually is.
“Select Quantity to Craft” may not work as intended if a controller is used.
Ventures Power Rating may be lower than intended.
Ninjas may not be able to Mantis Leap consistently after using it.
Some Hero models may be missing head textures when inspected.
Hotwire’s Overcharge Perk may not trigger lightning damage consistently.
Plasma Pulse may not behave as intended after firing a Bow.
The progress circle animation does not appear around the “Vote” button when using a controller.

ROCKET RACING TOP ISSUES

Individual tracks temporarily unavailable.
The Weekly Quest progress tracker may not update after progress is made.
Some Wheels may incorrectly appear with darker Default Styles or incomplete visual elements.

FORTNITE FESTIVAL TOP ISSUES

Eliminated players may be able to continue playing in Battle Stage.

Note that some of these issues are marked as being investigated at, while some are in development, with a few marked as fixed in a future update. Once Epic releases an official changelog, we’ll update the article to reflect it.

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Fortnite Update 4.94 Released on December 3 for All Platforms

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9:58 am in Title Updates and Patches

Following the big Chapter 7 event this weekend, Epic Games has released Fortnite update 4.94 on all platforms, and as one might expect, this applies fixes rather than add any new content.

Read on for the known issues the dev team is taking on with Fortnite’s multitude of modes.

Fortnite’s Update on December 3 Brings It to Version 4.94 on Consoles

Update: Epic’s only mention of a fix is about higher latency isues, stating, “We’ve fixed up some issues that may have been causing higher latency than usual for players in NA-Central.”

For now, Epic Games has not acknowleged the patch, which isn’t really that surprising. However, thanks to the Fortnite Trello board, we have the list of issues they are currently looking at.

GENERAL TOP ISSUES

Nintendo Switch players encountering storage space issues
Battle Pass may incorrectly display only 84 rewards to claim at Level 100+.
Katana Presentation Emote not displaying correctly.

BATTLE ROYALE/BLITZ ROYALE/RELOAD/OG TOP ISSUES

[Controller] Crouch and Confirm Edit may trigger at the same time with custom controls.
Styles for Ranked Back Bling, Umbrella or Pickaxe do not unlock when players rank up.
Limited controller navigation on the post-match screen.
Self-Revive Device might not activate when rolling at the moment of going DBNO.

LEGO FORTNITE TOP ISSUES

Not receiving ‘A Simpsons Favor’ quest rewards
Not receiving rewards from the Simpsons Bonus Goals
Resources appear invisible after breaking them
Sizzle Sgt. may not be present at the Dispatch Center.
Lag/hitching issues in the Storm King fight
‘F’ key conflict: unable to interact with objects.
A prompt to flip a vehicle no longer appears when a vehicle is flipped.
Isabelle won’t talk to players while interacting with the blackboard.
The Wasp 8000 Motorcycle may float after hopping off while in motion.
Storm King’s Weak Points and Rift Spawners are immune to damage when an enemy is around.
Invisible collision in Phase 1 after being eliminated in Phase 2 of the Storm King fight.
Enemies’ health bars may not appear at times.
Stuck when exiting the Crusher.
Players may get stuck in a cannon if its damaged or falls into water while operating it.
Consumable buff timers can be overwritten when eating another consumable with a buff
Bottom of HUD can disappear after using macrobinoculars.
There is no indication of which direction some furniture is being placed

FORTNITE MOBILE TOP ISSUES

Higher sensitivity on some iPad Pro 11″ devices.
Fortnite may not launch on first-time installs on some Google Pixel devices.
Controller bindings cannot be customized on Mobile.
Unable to send Game Channel messages in Battle Royale Solos.
Inventory / Quick Bar Overlap in Creative.
A “Download Now – 0 B” button might incorrectly pop up when launching Fortnite on some devices.

SAVE THE WORLD TOP ISSUES

Completing a Mission may cause Power Rating to be lower than it actually is.
“Select Quantity to Craft” may not work as intended if a controller is used.
Ventures Power Rating may be lower than intended.
Ninjas may not be able to Mantis Leap consistently after using it.
Some Hero models may be missing head textures when inspected.
Hotwire’s Overcharge Perk may not trigger lightning damage consistently.
Plasma Pulse may not behave as intended after firing a Bow.
The progress circle animation does not appear around the “Vote” button when using a controller.

ROCKET RACING TOP ISSUES

Individual tracks temporarily unavailable.
The Weekly Quest progress tracker may not update after progress is made.
Some Wheels may incorrectly appear with darker Default Styles or incomplete visual elements.

FORTNITE FESTIVAL TOP ISSUES

Eliminated players may be able to continue playing in Battle Stage.

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Hell Let Loose Update 19 Released as Patch 1.050

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Expression Games has released Hell Let Loose Update 19 on all platforms this December 3, and this adds a new map in Smolensk, new vehicle types and more.

Console gamers will see today’s download appear as Hell Let Loose update 1.050 (complete version 1.050.000), and this should be a hefty download across all platforms.

For the info on what got added, read on for the patch notes.

Hell Let Loose’s December 3 Content Drop Ushers in Update 19 via Patch 1.050

New Map: Smolensk

Our newest map brings the fight to the Eastern Front along the Dnieper River.

Smolensk is the result of extensive research and development by our team, with the goal of creating a dense urban battlefield that feels authentic and intense. The map features a wide range of distinct areas, including industrial zones, tight urban streets, and key riverside positions. We cannot wait to see players push through these locations and fight for control of the city.

We have also put a great deal of work into building a dramatic night time scenario. Fires rage across the skyline and illuminated buildings can be seen from almost anywhere in the city, creating a striking atmosphere as battles unfold. We hope you enjoy the experience.

New Vehicle Type: Self-Propelled Artillery (SPA)

For Update 19, a new vehicle type has been added to Hell Let Loose, that is initially being called ‘Self Propelled Artillery’. They are now available across all factions.

The initial release of SPAs is the start of a series of updates that will give each unit unique characteristics and statistics based on their real historic counterparts.

As with our Armor changes in Update 18, the introduction of SPAs in Update 19 marks the beginning of an iterative process. Our goal is to establish a clear initial vision for how Self Propelled Artillery should function in Hell Let Loose, and the version you see today is shaped directly by the feedback many of you shared on the Experimental Branch. Rest assured we will continue to refine both SPAs and the wider artillery loop as we move into 2026. Please keep sharing your thoughts with us, since your feedback plays a major role in guiding these changes.

Soviet: KV-2
US: Sherman M4A3 105
German: Sturmpanzer IV Brummbär
British (Allied): Churchill Mk III A.V.R.E.
DAK: Panzer III Ausf.N
British Eighth Army: Bishop SP 25pdr

Unlike other armor, these can only be used by the newly created Artillery Squad (more on that down below) and cost munitions instead of fuel to spawn in.

They have the duel capabilities of indirectly bombarding positions from range and assaulting enemy positions with direct fire.

New Class/Static Artillery Changes

A new unit type has been added to the game, along with three new roles. Two Artillery Units can be made per team. They are unavailable on the Skirmish game mode or for the attacking side in Offense. An artillery unit is now the only unit capable of operating the static artillery guns or piloting an SPA

The new roles are

Artillery Observer

The squad leader. Your role is to act as the bridge between the command chat and your unit. While capable of riding in an SPA alongside your squad, The Observer is most effective on the front lines, informing, guiding shots and marking enemy positions with a flare gun for your team to fire upon.

Artillery Engineer

The only member of the unit with a blowtorch, it is the role of the Engineer to maintain the health of the SPA and static gun. The Artillery Engineer also carries a wrench, similar to the regular engineer, capable of building several constructs, and mines to safeguard the SPA or static artillery gun. Together with the Artillery Support, the Engineer drives, aims and fires the artillery guns.

Artillery Support

This role carries a supply box, similar to the regular support class. Essential for assembling a static artillery gun at the start of the match and rebuilding it should it be destroyed. The Artillery Support works closely with the Artillery engineer to build various constructs. Together with the Artillery Engineer, the Support drives, aims and fires the artillery guns.

Static Artillery Changes

Static Artillery guns have long since been a point of controversy within the community, partially due to their sometimes oppressive nature and partially because the previous method of countering them often required a recon team to spawn camp the artillery users over and over again, leading to an unfun experience for both the recon and the people on the gun.

As such they have had several mechanical and balance changes.

Firstly, rather then the three that was present before, now only one gun can be active at a time and it must first be built using 50 supplies. Also, only an artillery squad can make use of it
Secondly, the static gun can now be dismantled/destroyed by an enemy team. Should a gun be taken out of action then a cooldown will start (currently 5 minutes although this is likely to be adjusted pending feedback). Once that cooldown has expired then the gun can be rebuilt.
To encourage teamwork and cooperation, the ability for the artillery loader to swap seats while reloading has been disabled, and the turning radius of the gunner seat has been slightly reduced, giving the loader more responsibility in aiming the weapon.

Right now a team can have, at max, two SPAs active, or one SPA and one static gun.

Another change is that previously the static gun drained munitions from the team’s collective pool at a rate of 3 per HE shell fired. This created potential issues as players could drain the team’s munition resource without any input from the commander. Now, when the gun is built it comes with a fixed ammunition amount, similar to tanks. The commander has an ability to refill the static gun of all it’s ammunition (HE and smokes) at the cost of munitions. The exchange rate of munitions spent per shell fired is being kept at similar levels to before.

This marks the initial release of changes to static artillery, with further tactical flexibility for artillery gun positioning under consideration for future updates.

Armor Changes

Update 18 came with some major changes to Armor, and with Update 19 we are continuing to work on the Armor class. The following will be released in as part of this Update:

Tank Balance

All Light, Medium and Heavy tanks have been rebalanced to match their intended speeds, ensuring more consistent tank performance.
- An issue arose where all of these tanks were reaching higher than intended top speeds.
Adjusted high gear handling on the T-34, creating better stability and responsiveness at higher speeds

Vehicle Balance

All remaining vehicles have been updated to better align with the performance standards of existing tanks. Changes include:

Recon Tanks: Slight increases to health, damage output and top speed. Turret rotation speed and elevation rates have also been improved.
Half Tracks, Trucks and Jeeps: Top speeds increased and health values adjusted to create more consistent balance across all vehicles

Structures and Equipment Balance

Ammo Depot: Ammo Depot return ammo increased from 10 to 20, allowing players to restock more effectively during engagements
Crewman Loadout: The Mechanic loadout now includes a supply crate, giving Armor more opportunities to build in the field
Anti-Tank Launchers: AT launcher ammo count have been increased from 2 to 3, allowing players more flexibility in engaging armored targets. Furthermore, the penetration values on the Bazooka have been increased to bring it in line with other faction launchers.

New Weapons with Bipods

The M1918A2 BAR and the FG42 now feature deployable bipods, giving players new tactical options when engaging from fixed positions. These weapons also provide improved stability for accurate sustained fire, while reducing the player’s mobility.

M1918A2 BAR
FG42

UI Updates: KIA Screen & Network Icons

Following feedback from Update 18, adjustments have been made to the UI, focusing in particular on the Killed in Action screen and the network icons. In Update 19, you will now find new options in your settings menu that let you toggle specific information on or off. This means you can choose to hide the name of the player who killed you, the weapon they used, and whether network icons appear on your screen. These options give you more control over your experience and let you tailor the UI to your own preferences.

Free Community DLC

As mentioned in the introduction, we have also added some free DLC to your inventory as part of Update 19. These include three new helmets as part of the ‘Fallschirmjäger Airborne Veterans’ set, plus one of our brand new armor cosmetics for the tankers out there. This Soviet and British 8th Army Armor Pack features the ‘1st Armoured Division’ Crusader Mk. III and ‘30th Guard’s Tank Brigade’ T-34.

Bug Fixes

General

The “Clearing the board” achievement can be erroneously earned on Offensive and Warfare game modes
Using any grenade type on top of most tanks causes collision issues
Player silhouettes are visible through walls and objects at night
Trophies not showing up for Level 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50 after reaching level requirement
Going down a hill in a Crusader tank in 4th gear will cause the audio to loop
Supply Boxes can be placed and picked up repeatedly to farm infinite experience
There is no option to hide or disable network icons
The Rain Hell achievement can only be obtained if 10 Players are killed with a single shell from the Kaytushka Strike
Deployment screen UI elements shrink when there are too many Spawn Locations
Soviet supply crate has a different placement ruleset compared to all other supply crates
“Dear Devs” achievement is not unlocking on Steam and Epic Game Store
The German transport truck has the wrong fire resistance value
German Half-track wreck, on all map variants, presents a bright white bench after being destroyed
General network improvements

Localisation

Field Manual titles for Elsenborn Ridge and Tobruk entries are not translated
Artillery Strike ability is not localised into any supported non-English languages
Both the Enemy Supplies and Enemy Airhead pings are not localised into any supported non-English languages
FOV in ADS Gameplay option is not localised
The redeployment screen is not localised into any supported non-English languages
Red Army Cossacks DLC cosmetics present localisation issues in the barracks tooltip
Map names in Explore mode are not translated into all non-English localisations
Overlapping strings are present in the options menus for German, Spanish, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese and Russian languages

Stalingrad

Multiple asset misalignments are present in sector B8
Multiple asset misalignment issues spotted in sector A8
Misaligned terrain near a destroyed building in I4

Hurtgen

Spawning at the US HQ3 places the player far away from the suggested spawn point

While this is the last content drop for the game this year, don’t be surprised if we see a follow-up patch get released to fix any bugs that crop up from this massive update.

If Expression releases one, expect it here on MP1st.

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Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection Online Arcade Update Released on Consoles via Patch 1.06/1.000.006

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Ghost of Yotei Receives Minor Update on December 4 via Version 1.101

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Black Ops 7 Update 1.87 Brings Flood of New Content This December 4

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Black Ops 7 Season 1 Update New Content via Patch 1.087

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Warzone Season 1 New Content via Update 1.087

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Mafia: The Old Country’s December 4 Update Address Community Concerns via Patch 1.008

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Killing Floor 3 Operation Breakout Update Adds a Slew of New Content via Patch 2.008

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New Weapon & Mods – KV Recluse — SMG (Medic)

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New Survival Map – Prison

New Specialist – DJ Scully