Techland has released Dying Light 2 update 1.40 (PS5 version 1.040), which is for patch 1.12.2 that PC players got over a week ago. Read on for everything new in the official DL2 patch notes for October 4.
We’ve made a few changes to our EULA related to mods, which should make the rules more clear for our modding community. We’ve removed “mods” from the “Cheating” section, and introduced a new paragraph in section 17. “User Generated Content”:
“You may create and distribute mods for the Program, as long as your mods comply with the Techland Mod Policy. Techland Mod Policy is available at https://techland.net/upload/Techland_Modpolicy.pdf”
In-Game Store
We’ve added a new 100 DL Points pack as the earliest available form of response to your feedback.
Bug fixes
Fixed instances when the “Community Maps” tab would freeze for some time after accessing it.
Fixed stutter and unwanted pop-up windows when changing Gamma settings while in game.
Fixed stutter when hovering over City Alignment benefits in the menu.
Fixed stutter when hovering over Tools in the Inventory menu.
Fixed graphical alignment of installed mods on Mercenary Machete.
Fixed an exploit when a player could pick up the same inhibitor twice after defeating a GRE Anomaly while playing in co-op.
Fixed a crash that could occur when accessing an old save file on PS4 and PS4 Pro.
Fixed the performance issue of the Skip Prologue video on PS4 and PS4 Pro, when using the feature from the Pause Menu.
Once a new patch is out, we’ll let our readers know.
Rockstar Games has released Red Dead Redemption update 1.03, and this seems to add a 60fps (frames-per-second) toggle but only on the current-gen version (PS5) of the game! Read on for what’s new in the RDR remaster update patch notes for October 4.
Red Dead Redemption Update 1.03 Patch Notes | RDR Remaster Update Patch Notes for Oct. 4:
Size: 300MB
While Rockstar Games hasn’t released the official patch notes just yet, the community is here to save the day! It’s been confirmed thanks to various Reddit members and screenshots that a 60fps toggle has been added!
For those annoyed this isn’t available on the last-gen version (PS4) of the game, it probably has more to do with the system’s technical capabilities rather than Rockstar just doing it for the sake of it. I mean,
So far, that’s about it for what’s new. We are on the lookout for anything that got fixed, and will update the article if we spot anything substantial.
If you notice anything, leave a comment below and let us know. As for the game’s online component, read on for what’s incoming this October in Red Dead Online right here.
Reviews for Assassin’s Creed Mirage have started rolling out just ahead of its release tomorrow. If you want to see what the major sites think of the game, you have come to the right place. We have compiled scores from some of the most reliable critics.
Concerns about the conclusion aside, I still had a wonderful time in Baghdad’s ancient alleys and palaces. Not everything is perfect, but the “less is more” design philosophy goes a long way to making this one of the most consistently engaging titles within the series for some time.
Despite its faults and playing it very safe, Assassin’s Creed Mirage is a step in the right direction for Ubisoft, an exercise in concision and a solid attempt to rekindle what made early AC games memorable.
Assassin’s Creed Mirage is a short, sharp trip through the blood soaked streets of Baghdad. A welcome return to the series’ roots, Mirage is a breath of fresh air in the endless sea of open world adventure games.
Mirage represents Ubisoft at its best; fuelling historical intrigue with tight, uncomplicated gameplay systems that make puzzles out of environments, that breadcrumb you to fantastic treasures, that sucker punch you out of your false sense of security whenever you get too comfortable. The game comes undone under the pressure of combat, but that’s OK, because the options it gives you to tiptoe around it feel superb in the hands. Assassin’s Creed is a helix, representing Ubisoft’s future and its legacy, and Mirage is at the intersection of both – proving it’s possible for Ubisoft to deliver something focused and fantastic, even without that new-fangled RPG finish.
Assassin’s Creed gets back-to-basics with a shorter, more focused – if slightly less polished -campaign, and a return to an impossibly beautiful looking early-era Middle East.
Assassins Creed Mirage reviews seem positive, which means that the franchise is headed in the right direction.
Stay tuned for the MP1st review, which will go up on the site very soon.
Madden NFL 24 update 1.006 is now out on all platforms this October 4, and this is to usher in Season 2 “Unstopptable” into the game. Expect new player abilities, a new Field Pass and more to be available starting today. Read up what got added in the Madden NFL 24 Season 2 patch notes.
Update: The full Madden 24 Season 2 new content and patch notes have been added.
ULTIMATE TEAM PROGRAMS
UNSTOPPABLE
Inspired by players that are truly impossible to stop, Unstoppable player items have physical attributes, skills, and abilities that reflect phenomenal streaks, broken records, and more. Starting on October 5, log in to Ultimate Team to acquire a Derrick Henry player item that can be upgraded to a 89 OVR with tokens. Then earn 90 OVR Champion player items with unique X-Factor ability requirements; once activated, their X-Factors will not deactivate until the end of the game.
HISPANIC HERITAGE
Hispanic Heritage returns to kick off a series of Heritage programs in Madden NFL 24. Celebrating players with Hispanic roots throughout the history of the NFL, Hispanic Heritage honors Hispanic cultures and customs, as well as the stories of our featured players through Challenges. Earn Hispanic Heritage players by completing Challenges and upgrade them to 86 OVR with upgrade tokens.
MOST FEARED
One of the most anticipated – and terrifying – events in Ultimate Team is back on 10/12. Snag Most Feared Champions and all-new upgraded Arcana players for a spooky boost. Add the mystery Spirit Player when you log in, then upgrade them throughout the event before their identity is revealed. Make your entire roster more terrifying than ever with strategy items like Menacing Monolith and Sinister Strength.
KYLE BRANDT’S ANGRY RUNS PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Good Morning Football host Kyle Brandt is partnering with Madden NFL 24 to elevate the revamped Angry Runs ability and assign it to a new player in Ultimate Team every week during Season 2. Add the free login player to your roster who will receive boosted ratings for a limited time with a special chemistry. Additionally, the Angry Runs X-Factor will have more accessible activation requirements allowing the player to make more unstoppable runs than ever.
“Angry Runs” X-Factor and other new abilities shown not available on PlayStation®4 and Xbox One. Players on PlayStation®4 and Xbox One will receive a temporary, upgraded version of each week’s player when they log in, but they will have a different X-Factor ability (not Angry Runs).
FIELD PASS PLAYER ITEMS
Season 2 brings an exciting set of new Field Pass rewards, including player items with brand-new abilities that can completely revamp your strategy – and your opponent’s. Note: PS4 and Xbox One users can earn these weekly player items but they will not have the new abilities.
Randy Moss | WR | 91 OVR
Earn Moss by logging into Madden Ultimate Team during Season 2.
Starting OVR is 83, can be upgraded to a 91 OVR with collectibles earned at various levels of the Field Pass (Level 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50).
Moss will unlock a new ability, Deep Elite, once fully upgraded.
Deep Elite description: Receivers with this ability catch more consistently while catching passes 20+ yards from the line of scrimmage.
Micah Parsons | ROLB | 90 OVR
Earnable at Level 45.
Parsons has a new X-Factor ability, Dual Threat.
Dual Threat description: The most devastating defensive players often excel via versatility. When they enter the zone, they have an increased chance of defeating pass blocks and knocking catches loose.
Travis Kelce | TE | 89 OVR
Earnable at Level 35.
Kelce comes with a new superstar ability, 3rd Down Threat.
3rd Down Threat description: On 3rd down, receivers with this ability have a better chance to win contested catches against single coverage up to 25 yards from the line of scrimmage.
Aaron Donald | DT | 88 OVR
Earnable at Level 5.
Starting OVR is 86 and upgrades to 88 OVR with a collectible earned at Level 25.
Donald come with a new superstar ability, Interior Threat.
Interior Threat description: Defenders with this ability use faster, more dominant pass rush moves while rushing from the interior of the defensive line.
Jason Kelce | C | 88 OVR
Earnable at Level 15.
Kelce comes with a new superstar ability, Linchpin.
Linchpin description: Players with this ability grant improved blocking to the entire offensive line.
GRIDIRON NOTES
What We’re Hearing From You:
Each day, our team is reading the forums, chatting with you on social media, and watching gameplay across platforms like Youtube and Twitch. Below is a key update as we continue monitoring before we get into Title Update 3:
Slow UI Transitions – In our last update, we mentioned our prioritization around UI transitions. Many improvements have gone live across modes already and our Dev team continues to actively work to optimize high-traffic screens inside of Ultimate Team, Superstar, and Franchise. You can continue to expect incremental updates and improvements to screen transitions in the coming weeks.
Franchise Draft Class Fixes – See below for multiple fixes around Franchise Mode, specifically with Draft Classes. Please Note: The fixes will only affect newly created draft class files on Title Update 3. When downloading a new draft class, we recommend sorting by the Date Added column and selecting files created after October 4th in order to ensure the file does not contain the original error.
GAMEPLAY:
Abilities
DEV NOTE: The following ability additions are exclusive to Playstation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC versions.
Derrick Henry equipped with Angry Runs
When your player is entering the zone, this X-Factor ability grants you an extremely high chance to win your first interaction with a defender. This will include fakeout attempts, truck/stiff arm attempts, and breaking a tackle. Pro Tip: Look for Kyle Brandt’s Angry Runs player of the week to see which players earn this ability in Ultimate Team.
Travis Kelce equipped with 3rd Down Threat
This Superstar ability grants your player an improved chance of winning contested catches on 3rd down while in single coverage. This will only activate if the pass is within 25 yards of the line of scrimmage.
Jason Kelce equipped with Linchpin
This Superstar ability causes the center to bolster the entire offensive line, allowing players to hold blocks for a longer period of time then they normally would.
Micah Parsons equipped with Dual Threat
When in the zone, this X-Factor ability grants players an extremely high chance to defeat pass blocks while rushing or force catch knockouts while in coverage.
Pro Tip: In addition to these abilities being available on base rosters, these new abilities will be available to equip your players with in Ultimate Team.
Catching
Fixed an issue causing players to warp to their feet after playing a diving catch.
Fixed a rare issue preventing running backs from playing catches on swing routes when leading them upfield.
Fixed a rare issue allowing defenders to use a one-handed interception through the receiver’s arms.
Tuning to reduce the catch success chance for pass rushers when attempting to catch an errant throw-out-of-sack pass.
Tuning to reduce the amount of catch-tackle knockouts, specifically targeted at curl routes when leading away from the defender.
Defense & Special Teams
Tuning to Real-Time AI adjustment logic so it will not take effect when the defense is using pass coverage/sub defense personnel.
DEV NOTE: After hearing your feedback, and looking at the online game stats, we have added additional criteria so the defense will now have to have at least as many defensive linemen and linebackers on the field as the offense has offensive linemen and tight ends in order to activate the benefit of recognizing repeated run plays. For example, a defense aligning in a Dime defense vs. a 1 RB/1 TE offensive formation will now reflect the defense playing to stop the pass instead of the run.
Tuning to QB Contain logic so only edge-rush defenders that are very close to the line of scrimmage will be able to get assigned QB Contain.
Fixed an issue allowing a blitz exploit where the defense would slant-out the defensive line after using QB Contain to get unrealistic edge heat; now interior pass rushers will take appropriate rush angles understanding that the edge rushers are in contain.
Fixed an issue allowing a user-controlled defender to tackle a punt returner after a fair-catch signal with no penalty.
Fixed an issue causing receivers to enter the ‘give-up’ assignment sometimes after a catch in the flat to their side of the field.
Fixed an issue causing kickers to immediately walk toward the sideline after performing a squib kick.
Modified the defensive audibles logic so teams can only audible to formations with matching personnel.
DEV NOTE: Previously users were only able to audible to different defensive sets within a defensive formation but we were not looking at substitutions that were made prior to the audible. Users will no longer be able to audible to a Set that puts their substituted Safety on the Defensive Line. Users will have the ability to audible from Nickel to Dime if they have substituted a Linebacker with a Defensive Back which they could not do before.
Fixed an issue causing a user-controlled defensive lineman to sometimes get stuck in his stance after shifting the line to the right in the Nickel, 4-4 and 3-4 formations.
Fix an issue allowing users to snap the ball too quickly on no-huddle plays (carrying forward the fix from the last title update that was made to the Competitive Game Style).
AI
Fixed an issue where the AI-controlled team would burn their last timeout early and would sometimes not attempt field goals with the clock expiring.
Fixed an issue causing AI-controlled teams to attempt long field goals when out of range.
Passing
Tuning Pitch/Lateral accuracy to make it more difficult/risky to perform long-distance laterals while moving in opposite directions.
DEV NOTE: Users were able to create unrealistic long pitch plays using the Speed Option to draw the defense in, then pitch the ball to a player really far away. Now the pitch will not be as accurate when attempting to pitch such a far distance and the facing angle of the QB will also be taken into account.
Fixed a visual issue preventing the Skill-Based Passing power bar from updating correctly.
Fixed an issue preventing the user-setting to hide the passing meter from carrying over into gameplay.
Fixed an issue allowing Broncos QB Russell Wilson and Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes to throw on the run with no accuracy penalty.
Fixed an issue causing an inaccurate pass when rolling out and pass leading to the inside of a TE in the flat with ‘Perfect Accuracy’ feedback,
Tuning to reduce ‘backfoot’ pass animations from triggering when not under pressure.
Blocking
Added pass block logic to address several common exploit blitzes out of 4-3 Even, 6-1 Sam Will Blitz, 3-4 Odd Pinch Buck 0, Dollar 3-2 Cover 2 LB Blitz, Nickel Triple Tampa 2 and Nickel 3-3 Cub Mike Blitz 0.
Fixed a rare issue causing a defensive player to warp out of a super-win pass-rush animation into a post-play animation.
Fixed an issue preventing the right guard from having the correct blocking target on Pistol Tight Slots PA Post Shot.
Fixed an issue preventing the right tackle from engaging in a block on Gun Wing Flex Offset Mesh when targeting a defensive tackle.
Fixed an issue causing the ‘Check-and-Release’ route to release too quickly on the Gun Empty Chips Tight Deep Post Out play.
Tuning and improvements to lead-blocker logic for pulling blockers on plays like HB Base and Quick Toss.
Fixed an issue allowing edge defenders to immediately shed the TE on Toss plays.
Fixed an issue preventing tackles from blocking the DE’s on the Gun Empty Base Flex RPO Peek Q Draw play.
Tuning to reduce frequency of WR’s repeatedly re-engaging DB’s far down the field when open-field blocking.
Playbooks
Fixed an issue preventing the ‘Speed Onside’ recovery option from always populating in the play-call screen.
Fixed a rare issue preventing the snap after flipping a play due to a misaligned WR.
Fixed a typo showing Packers Bench in the Broncos playbook.
Fixed an issue causing the left end to get stuck in his pre-snap animation after pinching or crashing the D-line in the Dime Rush formation.
Pass Coverage
Fixed an issue allowing receivers to break away from defenders when pass-leading back on streak routes.
Fixed an issue in Cover 4 Match leaving the post route uncovered when using a hot-route to streak the TE on the Gun Doubles Z Close Escape play
Fixed an issue preventing the curl-flat defender from using a zone-chuck and leverage the flat vs. a slot receiver in 3-receiver bunch formations.
Addressed the following Cover 4 Match Coverage issues:
Gun Trey Y Flex Verticals – Slot receiver left uncovered (Palms specific)
Gun Trips TE PA Slot Corner – Slot WR left uncovered when motioning the inside Slot
Gun Trips TE Verticals – Slot Receiver left uncovered
Gun Y Tight Off Flood Drive – Tight End left uncovered
Gun Tight Slots Bench – Slot Corner Route left uncovered with outside streak
Gun Flex Y Off Close PA Post Shot – Slot Wide Receiver left open
Gun Trips TE Pats Y In – Outside Wide on Post left uncovered
Gun Trips TE PA Slot Corner – Inside Slot Receiver left uncovered
Gun Trey Y Flex Levels Switch – Tight End left uncovered
Gun U Off Trips PA TE Out – Slot receiver on hitch left uncovered
Post-Play
Fixed Jaylen Waddle’s “The Waddle” TD celebration which played at the wrong speed while his arms were bent incorrectly.
Addressed a rare issue causing receivers to signal a First Down in the wrong direction following a dive-catch.
Fixed an issue preventing Justin Jefferson from using his signature ‘Griddy’ celebration.
Fixed a rare issue causing teammates to spin in place when trying to join a team celebration.
Fixed a rare issue preventing AI-controlled defenders from celebrating after returning an INT for a TD.
FRANCHISE MODE:
Fixed an issue with downloaded draft classes where all edited prospects would not appear correctly after being downloaded.
Fixed an issue where players in generated draft classes had body types that did not match their height and weight.
Fixed an issue where a player’s college would appear as N/A when it was edited prior to being uploaded.
Fixed an issue where a player’s height would change to 0’0” after editing a player from a downloaded draft class.
Fixed an issue where downloaded draft classes were not saving the handedness of players.
Fixed an issue where Training Camp would become locked for users when joining a league.
Fixed an issue where the previous week’s game wasn’t showing up on the team schedule banner in the main hub.
Fixed an issue where IR players could take up a Focus Player slot in Weekly Strategy causing it to appear blank.
Fixed an issue where news stories would incorrectly refer to a game going to overtime.
Fixed an issue where a news story had teams reversed when referring to one of them dominating the game.
Weekly Strategy Reps Tuning
DEV NOTE: We’ve adjusted the levels at which CPU teams will switch to using the Split and Backups options during Weekly Strategy in order to keep their players more “fresh” near the end of the season. This should help remedy an issue that sometimes occurred where players would be too fatigued to play later in the year and the playoffs.
Fixed an issue where the halftime report would show incorrect information in a multi-user league.
Fixed an issue causing some AI-controlled QB’s to use incorrect archetype logic in Franchise mode.
MADDEN ULTIMATE TEAM:
MUT Menu Program panel and the MUT Menu Play panel should now correctly update progression.
Links inside the H2H Field pass should now function correctly.
Fixed an issue where some users were getting soft locked after exiting a coin challenge.
Fixed an issue where playbook names and logos were not showing up under My Team after switching tabs.
Fixed an issue on the rewards screen that displayed a reward for completing 1 star regardless of how many stars were completed.
The catalog should now correctly display what abilities are locked via stats requirements.
The auction house will now show if you are the highest bidder.
Fixed an issue where the bid count and time remaining were inverted.
Improved the visibility of the second chemistry on player cards.
Fixed an issue that caused strategy items to become cut off on the bottom if there were more than 6.
Fixed an issue where the game would lock for some users after completing a MUT Squads H2H game.
Fixed an issue where the currency bar would be missing after completing a Solo Battles game while in the Solo Battles Hub.
Fixed the location of the lock icon in the item binder.
Reskinned the Single Item Viewer.
The progress bar on the rewards tab will now show full after completing a Field Pass.
Fixed an issue where exiting and reentering a locked card in the new item viewer would cause it to unlock.
Fixed an issue that caused a crash when exiting the edit current uniform screen.
Fixed an issue that caused an error while entering House Rules.
Fixed an issue that caused an invalid lineup error when entering challenges with an ability active.
Field pass logos will now display when partially filling a progress bar.
Fixed an issue where the game would soft lock if the same team was picked twice in SSKO after canceling the draft.
Correctly aligned the scoreboard in SSKO Tug of War games.
SUPERSTAR MODE:
Added WR gameplay logic for AI-controlled receivers to use all available catch mechanics (Aggressive, Possession, RAC)
Fixed an issue where not all gameday missions were reflected under the Missions tab.
Fixed an issue where progression was lost after staying idle and getting a timeout error.
Fixed an issue where rewards were not granted after completing the Combine and Draft.
Fixed an issue where side activity rewards didn’t match Game Day Container boosts.
Fixed an issue where the player was taken to the main menu instead of the Superstar Launcher after playing any week game.
Fixed an issue where abilities weren’t loading into the game in the second year.
Fixed an issue where the Combine Interview was not selectable after placing skill points.
Centered the Barbell in the Combine Bench press activity.
Fixed an issue where the avatar information did not transfer correctly to the game after signing the contract.
Fixed an issue where boosts were seen without completing any side activities before Pre Season Game 1.
Fixed an issue where a Showdown Squads Ranked game would not start.
Fixed an issue in Showdown where users who canceled out of a group fill were not able to Squad back up without returning to the hub.
Fixed an issue in Showdown where squads could occasionally not progress into the event.
Fixed an issue in Showdown that occasionally caused users to wait to join a squad lobby.
Polished various Animation and Audio elements.
Polished various UI/Interface elements.
Fixed various UI/Interface and Text typos.
NFL AUTHENTICITY:
Added new uniform pieces to New Alt’s being used this year:
Colts – Helmet and Socks
Vikings – Helmet and Socks
Titans – Helmet and Socks
Seahawks – Helmet and Socks
Jets – Helmet and Socks
Eagles – Helmet and Socks
Buccaneers – Helmet and Socks
Broncos – Helmet
Added new cleats:
Adidas Adizero Impact Plus
Adidas Adizero Impact
Adidas Adizero Electric Plus
Adidas Adizero Electric
Fixed nameplate spacing on Chargers uniforms.
Updated Baker Mayfield Hair and Beard.
Fixed Issue with Jordan 1 Retro Low right cleat.
Fixed Panthers collar color on White jersey.
Updated Jaguars patch colors on all 3 jerseys.
Added new Face scans into game:
Nolan Smith – Eagles LOLB
Brock Purdy – 49ers QB
Alex Highsmith – Steelers ROLB
David Ojabo – Ravens ROLB
Jordan Addison – Vikings WR
Paris Johnson Jr. – Cardinals RT
Kamren Curl – Commanders SS
John Metchie III – Texans WR
Fixed Helmet placement on a number of players.
PRESENTATION:
Fixed an issue where injuries with medium or low risk of re-injury were too often showing the injured player walking to the tunnel.
Fixed an issue with MUT Challenges sometimes ending with a long and unskippable touchdown flow.
Fixed an issue in MUT where an incorrect player would appear in place of the QB in huddle.
Fixed an issue with showing the wrong head coach when a timeout is called by the defense.
Improved post play camera selection logic for on-field shots in online H2H games.
UI:
Player Portraits – Various player portrait fixes
General – Various polish updates to UI
Stability – Various stability updates
AUDIO:
Fixed the issue with music volume during drills in Superstar.
Fixed the issue of team specific chants firing inaccurately.
Various commentary bugs were fixed.
Fixed the issue with stadium music not functioning properly.
Updated the sound design for new MUT Reveals.
Fixed the sync issue with audio during Combine Intro and Outro.
Ongoing adjustments to the overall mix to give the players a more immersive experience.
SEASON 2
Unstoppable brings an all-new season of rewards that will make your Ultimate Team a relentless force across the field. Work your way up the Season 2 Field Pass to score players like Randy Moss and Micah Parsons that are equipped with new abilities. Then check out Kyle Brandt’s Angry Runs player of the week to see which players earn this revamped ability.
On 10/12, get ready for the scariest Ultimate Team event of the year – Most Feared. Snag Most Feared Champions and special Arcana players, add the mystery Spirit Player to your roster just for logging in, and induce terror at the line of scrimmage with strategy items like Menacing Monolith and Sinister Strength.
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH IS HERE
In case you missed yesterday’s Good Morning Madden, to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we are releasing 5 upgradeable players for this event.
Be sure to tune into Good Morning Madden here tomorrow morning at 10:30AM ET for an exclusive preview of the new Unstoppable program.
Don’t miss the MCS Most Feared Live Broadcast on 10/18 at 6:30PM ET on the EAMaddenNFL Twitch Channel. Details about what the MCS Most Feared Twitch Drop reward will be released on the EAMaddenNFL_MCS Twitter & IG channels as we get closer to the broadcast.
As expected, the studio hasn’t released the patch notes just yet, as the game’s still in maintenance. Read on for the confirmed new items incoming for Madden 24 Season 2:
Madden 24 Season will feature:
Field Pass
New Player Abilities
Weekly Angry Runs
Most Feared Coming Soon
Team of the Week
Hispanic Month
Team Captain
We’re expecting the patch notes to be available soon, so refresh this article from time to time, as we’ll be updating it with the official info once we know more.
Update: Full patch notes and Season 2 content have been added.
EA has released Madden 24 update 1.05 and this brings the Season 2 content into the football game. Players can expect a new Field Pass, new player abilities and more! Read on for what’s new in the Madden 24 patch notes for October 4.
Update: The full Madden 24 Season 2 new content and patch notes have been added.
ULTIMATE TEAM PROGRAMS
UNSTOPPABLE
Inspired by players that are truly impossible to stop, Unstoppable player items have physical attributes, skills, and abilities that reflect phenomenal streaks, broken records, and more. Starting on October 5, log in to Ultimate Team to acquire a Derrick Henry player item that can be upgraded to a 89 OVR with tokens. Then earn 90 OVR Champion player items with unique X-Factor ability requirements; once activated, their X-Factors will not deactivate until the end of the game.
HISPANIC HERITAGE
Hispanic Heritage returns to kick off a series of Heritage programs in Madden NFL 24. Celebrating players with Hispanic roots throughout the history of the NFL, Hispanic Heritage honors Hispanic cultures and customs, as well as the stories of our featured players through Challenges. Earn Hispanic Heritage players by completing Challenges and upgrade them to 86 OVR with upgrade tokens.
MOST FEARED
One of the most anticipated – and terrifying – events in Ultimate Team is back on 10/12. Snag Most Feared Champions and all-new upgraded Arcana players for a spooky boost. Add the mystery Spirit Player when you log in, then upgrade them throughout the event before their identity is revealed. Make your entire roster more terrifying than ever with strategy items like Menacing Monolith and Sinister Strength.
KYLE BRANDT’S ANGRY RUNS PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Good Morning Football host Kyle Brandt is partnering with Madden NFL 24 to elevate the revamped Angry Runs ability and assign it to a new player in Ultimate Team every week during Season 2. Add the free login player to your roster who will receive boosted ratings for a limited time with a special chemistry. Additionally, the Angry Runs X-Factor will have more accessible activation requirements allowing the player to make more unstoppable runs than ever.
“Angry Runs” X-Factor and other new abilities shown not available on PlayStation®4 and Xbox One. Players on PlayStation®4 and Xbox One will receive a temporary, upgraded version of each week’s player when they log in, but they will have a different X-Factor ability (not Angry Runs).
FIELD PASS PLAYER ITEMS
Season 2 brings an exciting set of new Field Pass rewards, including player items with brand-new abilities that can completely revamp your strategy – and your opponent’s. Note: PS4 and Xbox One users can earn these weekly player items but they will not have the new abilities.
Randy Moss | WR | 91 OVR
Earn Moss by logging into Madden Ultimate Team during Season 2.
Starting OVR is 83, can be upgraded to a 91 OVR with collectibles earned at various levels of the Field Pass (Level 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50).
Moss will unlock a new ability, Deep Elite, once fully upgraded.
Deep Elite description: Receivers with this ability catch more consistently while catching passes 20+ yards from the line of scrimmage.
Micah Parsons | ROLB | 90 OVR
Earnable at Level 45.
Parsons has a new X-Factor ability, Dual Threat.
Dual Threat description: The most devastating defensive players often excel via versatility. When they enter the zone, they have an increased chance of defeating pass blocks and knocking catches loose.
Travis Kelce | TE | 89 OVR
Earnable at Level 35.
Kelce comes with a new superstar ability, 3rd Down Threat.
3rd Down Threat description: On 3rd down, receivers with this ability have a better chance to win contested catches against single coverage up to 25 yards from the line of scrimmage.
Aaron Donald | DT | 88 OVR
Earnable at Level 5.
Starting OVR is 86 and upgrades to 88 OVR with a collectible earned at Level 25.
Donald come with a new superstar ability, Interior Threat.
Interior Threat description: Defenders with this ability use faster, more dominant pass rush moves while rushing from the interior of the defensive line.
Jason Kelce | C | 88 OVR
Earnable at Level 15.
Kelce comes with a new superstar ability, Linchpin.
Linchpin description: Players with this ability grant improved blocking to the entire offensive line.
GRIDIRON NOTES
What We’re Hearing From You:
Each day, our team is reading the forums, chatting with you on social media, and watching gameplay across platforms like Youtube and Twitch. Below is a key update as we continue monitoring before we get into Title Update 3:
Slow UI Transitions – In our last update, we mentioned our prioritization around UI transitions. Many improvements have gone live across modes already and our Dev team continues to actively work to optimize high-traffic screens inside of Ultimate Team, Superstar, and Franchise. You can continue to expect incremental updates and improvements to screen transitions in the coming weeks.
Franchise Draft Class Fixes – See below for multiple fixes around Franchise Mode, specifically with Draft Classes. Please Note: The fixes will only affect newly created draft class files on Title Update 3. When downloading a new draft class, we recommend sorting by the Date Added column and selecting files created after October 4th in order to ensure the file does not contain the original error.
GAMEPLAY:
Abilities
DEV NOTE: The following ability additions are exclusive to Playstation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC versions.
Derrick Henry equipped with Angry Runs
When your player is entering the zone, this X-Factor ability grants you an extremely high chance to win your first interaction with a defender. This will include fakeout attempts, truck/stiff arm attempts, and breaking a tackle. Pro Tip: Look for Kyle Brandt’s Angry Runs player of the week to see which players earn this ability in Ultimate Team.
Travis Kelce equipped with 3rd Down Threat
This Superstar ability grants your player an improved chance of winning contested catches on 3rd down while in single coverage. This will only activate if the pass is within 25 yards of the line of scrimmage.
Jason Kelce equipped with Linchpin
This Superstar ability causes the center to bolster the entire offensive line, allowing players to hold blocks for a longer period of time then they normally would.
Micah Parsons equipped with Dual Threat
When in the zone, this X-Factor ability grants players an extremely high chance to defeat pass blocks while rushing or force catch knockouts while in coverage.
Pro Tip: In addition to these abilities being available on base rosters, these new abilities will be available to equip your players with in Ultimate Team.
Catching
Fixed an issue causing players to warp to their feet after playing a diving catch.
Fixed a rare issue preventing running backs from playing catches on swing routes when leading them upfield.
Fixed a rare issue allowing defenders to use a one-handed interception through the receiver’s arms.
Tuning to reduce the catch success chance for pass rushers when attempting to catch an errant throw-out-of-sack pass.
Tuning to reduce the amount of catch-tackle knockouts, specifically targeted at curl routes when leading away from the defender.
Defense & Special Teams
Tuning to Real-Time AI adjustment logic so it will not take effect when the defense is using pass coverage/sub defense personnel.
DEV NOTE: After hearing your feedback, and looking at the online game stats, we have added additional criteria so the defense will now have to have at least as many defensive linemen and linebackers on the field as the offense has offensive linemen and tight ends in order to activate the benefit of recognizing repeated run plays. For example, a defense aligning in a Dime defense vs. a 1 RB/1 TE offensive formation will now reflect the defense playing to stop the pass instead of the run.
Tuning to QB Contain logic so only edge-rush defenders that are very close to the line of scrimmage will be able to get assigned QB Contain.
Fixed an issue allowing a blitz exploit where the defense would slant-out the defensive line after using QB Contain to get unrealistic edge heat; now interior pass rushers will take appropriate rush angles understanding that the edge rushers are in contain.
Fixed an issue allowing a user-controlled defender to tackle a punt returner after a fair-catch signal with no penalty.
Fixed an issue causing receivers to enter the ‘give-up’ assignment sometimes after a catch in the flat to their side of the field.
Fixed an issue causing kickers to immediately walk toward the sideline after performing a squib kick.
Modified the defensive audibles logic so teams can only audible to formations with matching personnel.
DEV NOTE: Previously users were only able to audible to different defensive sets within a defensive formation but we were not looking at substitutions that were made prior to the audible. Users will no longer be able to audible to a Set that puts their substituted Safety on the Defensive Line. Users will have the ability to audible from Nickel to Dime if they have substituted a Linebacker with a Defensive Back which they could not do before.
Fixed an issue causing a user-controlled defensive lineman to sometimes get stuck in his stance after shifting the line to the right in the Nickel, 4-4 and 3-4 formations.
Fix an issue allowing users to snap the ball too quickly on no-huddle plays (carrying forward the fix from the last title update that was made to the Competitive Game Style).
AI
Fixed an issue where the AI-controlled team would burn their last timeout early and would sometimes not attempt field goals with the clock expiring.
Fixed an issue causing AI-controlled teams to attempt long field goals when out of range.
Passing
Tuning Pitch/Lateral accuracy to make it more difficult/risky to perform long-distance laterals while moving in opposite directions.
DEV NOTE: Users were able to create unrealistic long pitch plays using the Speed Option to draw the defense in, then pitch the ball to a player really far away. Now the pitch will not be as accurate when attempting to pitch such a far distance and the facing angle of the QB will also be taken into account.
Fixed a visual issue preventing the Skill-Based Passing power bar from updating correctly.
Fixed an issue preventing the user-setting to hide the passing meter from carrying over into gameplay.
Fixed an issue allowing Broncos QB Russell Wilson and Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes to throw on the run with no accuracy penalty.
Fixed an issue causing an inaccurate pass when rolling out and pass leading to the inside of a TE in the flat with ‘Perfect Accuracy’ feedback,
Tuning to reduce ‘backfoot’ pass animations from triggering when not under pressure.
Blocking
Added pass block logic to address several common exploit blitzes out of 4-3 Even, 6-1 Sam Will Blitz, 3-4 Odd Pinch Buck 0, Dollar 3-2 Cover 2 LB Blitz, Nickel Triple Tampa 2 and Nickel 3-3 Cub Mike Blitz 0.
Fixed a rare issue causing a defensive player to warp out of a super-win pass-rush animation into a post-play animation.
Fixed an issue preventing the right guard from having the correct blocking target on Pistol Tight Slots PA Post Shot.
Fixed an issue preventing the right tackle from engaging in a block on Gun Wing Flex Offset Mesh when targeting a defensive tackle.
Fixed an issue causing the ‘Check-and-Release’ route to release too quickly on the Gun Empty Chips Tight Deep Post Out play.
Tuning and improvements to lead-blocker logic for pulling blockers on plays like HB Base and Quick Toss.
Fixed an issue allowing edge defenders to immediately shed the TE on Toss plays.
Fixed an issue preventing tackles from blocking the DE’s on the Gun Empty Base Flex RPO Peek Q Draw play.
Tuning to reduce frequency of WR’s repeatedly re-engaging DB’s far down the field when open-field blocking.
Playbooks
Fixed an issue preventing the ‘Speed Onside’ recovery option from always populating in the play-call screen.
Fixed a rare issue preventing the snap after flipping a play due to a misaligned WR.
Fixed a typo showing Packers Bench in the Broncos playbook.
Fixed an issue causing the left end to get stuck in his pre-snap animation after pinching or crashing the D-line in the Dime Rush formation.
Pass Coverage
Fixed an issue allowing receivers to break away from defenders when pass-leading back on streak routes.
Fixed an issue in Cover 4 Match leaving the post route uncovered when using a hot-route to streak the TE on the Gun Doubles Z Close Escape play
Fixed an issue preventing the curl-flat defender from using a zone-chuck and leverage the flat vs. a slot receiver in 3-receiver bunch formations.
Addressed the following Cover 4 Match Coverage issues:
Gun Trey Y Flex Verticals – Slot receiver left uncovered (Palms specific)
Gun Trips TE PA Slot Corner – Slot WR left uncovered when motioning the inside Slot
Gun Trips TE Verticals – Slot Receiver left uncovered
Gun Y Tight Off Flood Drive – Tight End left uncovered
Gun Tight Slots Bench – Slot Corner Route left uncovered with outside streak
Gun Flex Y Off Close PA Post Shot – Slot Wide Receiver left open
Gun Trips TE Pats Y In – Outside Wide on Post left uncovered
Gun Trips TE PA Slot Corner – Inside Slot Receiver left uncovered
Gun Trey Y Flex Levels Switch – Tight End left uncovered
Gun U Off Trips PA TE Out – Slot receiver on hitch left uncovered
Post-Play
Fixed Jaylen Waddle’s “The Waddle” TD celebration which played at the wrong speed while his arms were bent incorrectly.
Addressed a rare issue causing receivers to signal a First Down in the wrong direction following a dive-catch.
Fixed an issue preventing Justin Jefferson from using his signature ‘Griddy’ celebration.
Fixed a rare issue causing teammates to spin in place when trying to join a team celebration.
Fixed a rare issue preventing AI-controlled defenders from celebrating after returning an INT for a TD.
FRANCHISE MODE:
Fixed an issue with downloaded draft classes where all edited prospects would not appear correctly after being downloaded.
Fixed an issue where players in generated draft classes had body types that did not match their height and weight.
Fixed an issue where a player’s college would appear as N/A when it was edited prior to being uploaded.
Fixed an issue where a player’s height would change to 0’0” after editing a player from a downloaded draft class.
Fixed an issue where downloaded draft classes were not saving the handedness of players.
Fixed an issue where Training Camp would become locked for users when joining a league.
Fixed an issue where the previous week’s game wasn’t showing up on the team schedule banner in the main hub.
Fixed an issue where IR players could take up a Focus Player slot in Weekly Strategy causing it to appear blank.
Fixed an issue where news stories would incorrectly refer to a game going to overtime.
Fixed an issue where a news story had teams reversed when referring to one of them dominating the game.
Weekly Strategy Reps Tuning
DEV NOTE: We’ve adjusted the levels at which CPU teams will switch to using the Split and Backups options during Weekly Strategy in order to keep their players more “fresh” near the end of the season. This should help remedy an issue that sometimes occurred where players would be too fatigued to play later in the year and the playoffs.
Fixed an issue where the halftime report would show incorrect information in a multi-user league.
Fixed an issue causing some AI-controlled QB’s to use incorrect archetype logic in Franchise mode.
MADDEN ULTIMATE TEAM:
MUT Menu Program panel and the MUT Menu Play panel should now correctly update progression.
Links inside the H2H Field pass should now function correctly.
Fixed an issue where some users were getting soft locked after exiting a coin challenge.
Fixed an issue where playbook names and logos were not showing up under My Team after switching tabs.
Fixed an issue on the rewards screen that displayed a reward for completing 1 star regardless of how many stars were completed.
The catalog should now correctly display what abilities are locked via stats requirements.
The auction house will now show if you are the highest bidder.
Fixed an issue where the bid count and time remaining were inverted.
Improved the visibility of the second chemistry on player cards.
Fixed an issue that caused strategy items to become cut off on the bottom if there were more than 6.
Fixed an issue where the game would lock for some users after completing a MUT Squads H2H game.
Fixed an issue where the currency bar would be missing after completing a Solo Battles game while in the Solo Battles Hub.
Fixed the location of the lock icon in the item binder.
Reskinned the Single Item Viewer.
The progress bar on the rewards tab will now show full after completing a Field Pass.
Fixed an issue where exiting and reentering a locked card in the new item viewer would cause it to unlock.
Fixed an issue that caused a crash when exiting the edit current uniform screen.
Fixed an issue that caused an error while entering House Rules.
Fixed an issue that caused an invalid lineup error when entering challenges with an ability active.
Field pass logos will now display when partially filling a progress bar.
Fixed an issue where the game would soft lock if the same team was picked twice in SSKO after canceling the draft.
Correctly aligned the scoreboard in SSKO Tug of War games.
SUPERSTAR MODE:
Added WR gameplay logic for AI-controlled receivers to use all available catch mechanics (Aggressive, Possession, RAC)
Fixed an issue where not all gameday missions were reflected under the Missions tab.
Fixed an issue where progression was lost after staying idle and getting a timeout error.
Fixed an issue where rewards were not granted after completing the Combine and Draft.
Fixed an issue where side activity rewards didn’t match Game Day Container boosts.
Fixed an issue where the player was taken to the main menu instead of the Superstar Launcher after playing any week game.
Fixed an issue where abilities weren’t loading into the game in the second year.
Fixed an issue where the Combine Interview was not selectable after placing skill points.
Centered the Barbell in the Combine Bench press activity.
Fixed an issue where the avatar information did not transfer correctly to the game after signing the contract.
Fixed an issue where boosts were seen without completing any side activities before Pre Season Game 1.
Fixed an issue where a Showdown Squads Ranked game would not start.
Fixed an issue in Showdown where users who canceled out of a group fill were not able to Squad back up without returning to the hub.
Fixed an issue in Showdown where squads could occasionally not progress into the event.
Fixed an issue in Showdown that occasionally caused users to wait to join a squad lobby.
Polished various Animation and Audio elements.
Polished various UI/Interface elements.
Fixed various UI/Interface and Text typos.
NFL AUTHENTICITY:
Added new uniform pieces to New Alt’s being used this year:
Colts – Helmet and Socks
Vikings – Helmet and Socks
Titans – Helmet and Socks
Seahawks – Helmet and Socks
Jets – Helmet and Socks
Eagles – Helmet and Socks
Buccaneers – Helmet and Socks
Broncos – Helmet
Added new cleats:
Adidas Adizero Impact Plus
Adidas Adizero Impact
Adidas Adizero Electric Plus
Adidas Adizero Electric
Fixed nameplate spacing on Chargers uniforms.
Updated Baker Mayfield Hair and Beard.
Fixed Issue with Jordan 1 Retro Low right cleat.
Fixed Panthers collar color on White jersey.
Updated Jaguars patch colors on all 3 jerseys.
Added new Face scans into game:
Nolan Smith – Eagles LOLB
Brock Purdy – 49ers QB
Alex Highsmith – Steelers ROLB
David Ojabo – Ravens ROLB
Jordan Addison – Vikings WR
Paris Johnson Jr. – Cardinals RT
Kamren Curl – Commanders SS
John Metchie III – Texans WR
Fixed Helmet placement on a number of players.
PRESENTATION:
Fixed an issue where injuries with medium or low risk of re-injury were too often showing the injured player walking to the tunnel.
Fixed an issue with MUT Challenges sometimes ending with a long and unskippable touchdown flow.
Fixed an issue in MUT where an incorrect player would appear in place of the QB in huddle.
Fixed an issue with showing the wrong head coach when a timeout is called by the defense.
Improved post play camera selection logic for on-field shots in online H2H games.
UI:
Player Portraits – Various player portrait fixes
General – Various polish updates to UI
Stability – Various stability updates
AUDIO:
Fixed the issue with music volume during drills in Superstar.
Fixed the issue of team specific chants firing inaccurately.
Various commentary bugs were fixed.
Fixed the issue with stadium music not functioning properly.
Updated the sound design for new MUT Reveals.
Fixed the sync issue with audio during Combine Intro and Outro.
Ongoing adjustments to the overall mix to give the players a more immersive experience.
SEASON 2
Unstoppable brings an all-new season of rewards that will make your Ultimate Team a relentless force across the field. Work your way up the Season 2 Field Pass to score players like Randy Moss and Micah Parsons that are equipped with new abilities. Then check out Kyle Brandt’s Angry Runs player of the week to see which players earn this revamped ability.
On 10/12, get ready for the scariest Ultimate Team event of the year – Most Feared. Snag Most Feared Champions and special Arcana players, add the mystery Spirit Player to your roster just for logging in, and induce terror at the line of scrimmage with strategy items like Menacing Monolith and Sinister Strength.
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH IS HERE
In case you missed yesterday’s Good Morning Madden, to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we are releasing 5 upgradeable players for this event.
Be sure to tune into Good Morning Madden here tomorrow morning at 10:30AM ET for an exclusive preview of the new Unstoppable program.
Don’t miss the MCS Most Feared Live Broadcast on 10/18 at 6:30PM ET on the EAMaddenNFL Twitch Channel. Details about what the MCS Most Feared Twitch Drop reward will be released on the EAMaddenNFL_MCS Twitter & IG channels as we get closer to the broadcast.
As expected, the studio hasn’t released the patch notes just yet, as the game’s still in maintenance. Read on for the confirmed new items incoming for Madden 24 Season 2:
We’re expecting the patch notes to be available soon, so refresh this article from time to time, as we’ll be updating it with the official info once we know more.
Update: Full patch notes and Season 2 content have been added.
Developer Invader Studios has released Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle update 1.03 for console platforms. This is the first major update for the game and it contains bug fixes and improvements. Check out the Daymare October 4 patch notes down below.
Same as always, once the patch is out, we’ll be sure to let our readers know and we’ll provide a link to it in this article. Likewise with the server outage, if anything changes regarding that, expect us to post an update about it.
Not even two weeks after the developers of Payday 3 stated that they had no plans to change progression, Starbreeze has confirmed that the studio is currently working on “a bunch of changes” for the way the Payday 3 progression works in-game. This comes directly from today’s developer livestream.
Here’s the direct quote from Lead Producer Andreas Penninger regarding progression via the Twitch stream:
We have heard you, and we are working on a bunch of changes to the progression system. I can’t say exactly what yet. We’re working on it, then we’re going to test it and verify it to make sure it’s in line with how we want it to work and also based on your guys’ feedback. So, as soon as we have more clarity in “this is what we want to push live,” we’re going to communicate that to you guys.
It sounds like the Payday 3 team is taking player complaints into consideration pretty heavily. As it currently stands, experience is earned solely by completing challenges. Heisters receive no XP for simply completing heists. This means that it’s possible to complete an entire heist in full stealth with a huge haul and earn zero experience for it. Obviously, this hasn’t sat well with players.
The devs did initially state that they had plans to change the way challenges display to players in order to make them easier to navigate. It now sounds like their plans to change progression stretch beyond this initial goal, though no further details have been provided.
We hope Payday 3 gets back on its feet and stands tall as a great sequel. If you’re into the game currently and looking for some pointers, check out our tips and tricks here.
To keep up to date on all the latest developer updates for Payday, stay tuned in to MP1st.
A couple weeks ago, Sony announced a limited time deal for new PlayStation 5 purchases. The “Upgrader Program,” as it is referred to, grants new PS5 owners a free game from a select catalog of first-party games to download upon activating their PS5. If the deal sounds too good to be true, it must have been, because Sony has quietly updated the PS5 free game offer terms to read “BY INVITATION ONLY.”
The new restriction placed on the deal means that customers now have to be directly invited to participate in the promotion in order to take advantage of it. It’s unclear who this limits the deal to, but it’s clear that Sony intends to cut down on the number of players claiming free games.
You can read the full updated terms of the promotion, which runs until October 20, below:
BY INVITATION ONLY.
FREE GAME OFFER TERMS
Limited to select games. Offer valid only in the U.S. for eligible PSN account holders who are at least 18 years of age and purchase and activate a new PS5 console by October 20, 2023 @ 23:59pm (PDT). GAME MUST BE REDEEMED ON YOUR ACTIVATED PS5 CONSOLE BY NO LATER THAN OCTOBER 20, 2023 @ 23:59pm (PDT). Limit 1 game per user. No substitutions or replacements. Offer is non-transferable and cannot be combined with other select offers. Game selections subject to change at any time. Offer subject to change or cancellation at any time. Void where prohibited.
To Redeem:
You’ll need to buy and activate your new PS5 console
Once your PS5 console is activated, navigate to PlayStation Store on your PS5 console
You may see a banner with this offer. Click on the offer to make it to the Games Page which features eligible games to choose from.
Select one game to download for free
Click Download
Select Games:
Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales
Marvel’s Spider-Man: Remastered
God of War Ragnarök
Horizon Forbidden West
Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
Demon’s Souls
The Last of Us Part I
Sackboy: A Big Adventure
Returnal
Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection
Death Stranding: Director’s Cut
Hopefully, some lucky gamers can still take advantage of this deal and get themselves a shiny new PS5. All of the options on this list are really solid. The more players that get to experience them, the better.
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre update 1.000.007 has been released on all platforms this October 3, and while it doesn’t bring in any major changes to the gameplay, it does bring the PC player pool back into crossplay matchmaking.
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Update 1.000.007 Patch Notes | The Texas Chain Saw Massacre New Update Patch Notes for October 3:
Today’s patch consists of various backend stability and server fixes to ready up the title for future, larger patches.
This patch also includes the necessary changes to turn cross play back on for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5 platforms. Once you install the latest patch, cross play will be enabled and PC will be reintegrated into the pool.
Please make sure to fully close the title and restart to download the patch.
That’s about it. Of course, given the wording, we should expect a lot more patches for the game to be released in the near future.
Gun Interactive has released Texas Chainsaw Massacre update 1.06, and this one (finally) re-integrates PC players back into the crossplay pool! Read on for the other details in the Texas Chainsaw Massacre patch notes for October 3.
Texas Chainsaw Massacre Update 1.06 | Texas Chainsaw Massacre Patch Notes for October 3:
Today’s patch consists of various backend stability and server fixes to ready up the title for future, larger patches.
This patch also includes the necessary changes to turn cross play back on for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5 platforms. Once you install the latest patch, cross play will be enabled and PC will be reintegrated into the pool.
Please make sure to fully close the title and restart to download the patch.
That’s about it. Of course, given the wording, we should expect a lot more patches for the game to be released in the near future.
Second Dinner Studios has pushed out the Marvel Snap update for October 3, and this brings new features alongside other improvements, which are listed in the official patch notes.
Marvel Snap Update for October 3 Patch Notes:
PATCH HIGHLIGHTS
New Refresh Time: Daily and Weekly Refresh Times are being moved from 3AM UTC to 7PM UTC (+16HRS). Please note, it’s likely that you’ll see a one-time extension on countdown timers when updating to this patch.
GENERAL UPDATES
Card Quality Preview: When previewing cards in the Shop (Bundles, Daily Offer, and Token Shop), players will be able to view a card at any Quality Level (Epic, Legendary, Ultra, etc).
Earn Rare & Super Rare Avatars: Collector’s Reserves can now reward Rare Avatars with art from Rare Variants–including Avatars for Variants you do not yet own! Additionally, once you own all Card Variants for a Rarity (ex: you own all Super Rare Variants), you will be able to earn those Variant Avatars from the Premium Mystery Variant. We plan to add additional ways to acquire Rare and Super Rare Avatars in the future.
FEATURES
Location Emoji Reactions: Show your feelings about Locations the same way you’ve been able to express them on Cards with Emoji Reactions. In the Location detail view (accessed by tapping on a Location), tap on the Emoji to bring up the Emoji selector. Currently, there are three options: Starry-eyed, Shocked, and Angry.
News Feed Notification Pip: You will now see a red notification “pip” on the News Feed icon in the Main Menu when there’s a new item listed in the News Feed.
AUDIO
Added SFX to Morbius
ART & VISUAL EFFECTS
Added VFX to Morbius
Updated Cable’s VFX to draw the card from the top of the deck instead of the bottom.
BALANCE UPDATES
CARD UPDATES
Mojo
[Old] 2/2 – Ongoing: If both players have 4 cards at this location, +6 Power.
[New] 2/2 – Ongoing: If both sides here are full, +6 Power.
Developer Note: This is just a minor consistency adjustment, bringing Mojo in line with Dazzler and the way she cares about full locations vs. a specific number of cards at those locations. We’ll continue exploring exactly where and how to draw that line. For example, Ant-Man requiring his teammates to get his buff feels slightly more resonant, but it’s more likely than not he’ll get this treatment next.
Uatu
[Old] 1/2 – Once this is in your hand, you can see the unrevealed locations
[New] 1/1 – At the start of the game, shows the right location to you.
Developer Note: The combination of Uatu’s effect being significant very early in the game but also dependent on drawing him has left this card in a tough spot. We’ve decided to start adjusting him by exploring a remedy that functions regardless of whether you draw him or not. We have some particular philosophies around this space, as it disrupts some of the tension we value in locations and we’re not looking to make Uatu a staple of Series 1/2 play. This is definitely an overly safe adjustment, and we may return to the card again based on how it goes.
Mantis
[Old] 1/2 – On Reveal: If your opponent played a card here this turn, draw a card from their deck.
[Change] 1/2 -> 2/3
Cable
[Old] 2/2 – On Reveal: Draw the top card of your opponent’s deck
[Change] 2/2 -> 3/4
Maria Hill
[Old] 2/3 – On Reveal: Add a random 1 or 2-Cost card to your hand.
[New] 1/2 – On Reveal:Add a random 2-Cost card to your hand.
Developer Note: These adjustments are all related, so we’ll go over them as a group. These three cards, along with Agent 13, Sentinel, and Snowguard, make up a cadre of characters that all add a card to your hand for a cheap cost under different circumstances. However, they’re also all overlapping one another a fair bit, existing in a tight range of Cost and Power combinations. We’d like to break that up a little bit to build in some differentiation as to how they’re used and where they might be played. It’s unlikely that this is the last tweak to this group we’ll make, but it should get the ball rolling and let us see more clearly how the live game values what each card is uniquely capable of bringing.
BUG FIXES
Bugs from previous notes fixed in 20.x
Using the search function in your collection should no longer clear other existing filters you’ve set
Thanos’ card art should now display correctly after all infinity stones have been played
Several instances of unlocalized text have been resolved, most notably for some card variant names
The multi-upgrade UI is no longer briefly visible when using the Fast Upgrade system
Claimed credits shown on the client should no longer display incorrectly and result in a server error if at Credit cap
[Conquest] “NEW” should now be properly localized for non-English
The red pip for daily credits should now be visible when appropriate
Fixed and issue that would in rare circumstances cause a conquest match to crash resulting in a loss
[PC] Artist detail information should no longer be visible for unowned cards in your collection
[PC] SFX should no longer continue to play when the game is no longer in focus.
New Bug Fixes in 20.x not caught in 19.x Patch Notes
Loki should no longer copy transformed cards such as Pig, but instead receive copies of their original forms
Fixed an issue that occasionally saw the Premium Mystery Variant icon overlapping other assets and text
Swiping between cards should now show both credits and booster costs to upgrade
Fixed an issue that would result in the Infinity Split VFX persisting on-screen throughout the Collection view
Fixed an issue that was causing flares and finishes for split cards to appear multiple times
The tutorial prompt for Infinity splitting a card should properly display again for a player’s first split
Cleaned up a text spacing issue for “Coming Soon” that could display next to the Daily Offer Punchcard reward
Using Fast Upgrade should now show the proper card upgrade VFX
Cleaned up and removed a few instances of the SNAP Points UI displaying for non-infinite players
The most recently selected deck should be stored appropriately and defaulted to upon next startup
Playing Wong+Spider-Ham at Onslaught’s Citadel should no longer cause an exception that could crash the game
Playing Wong, Spider-Ham, and Mystique should also no longer cause an exception that could occasionally crash the game
Realigned some banners and other assets that were out of place for some bundles
Mobile clients should no longer occasionally see the PC landscape keyart at startup
Fixed an issue that would cause the Incomplete Deck warning to appear in the set cardback screen
Cleaned up some localization issues in bundles for September and October
Fixed an issue that would see Lady Deathstrike fly off screen during her animation
Pinning cards in the shop should no longer cause the other assets to flicker
Cards should no longer be removed from a deck when editing and pressing the Android Back or PC ESC buttons
The Daily Offer Punchcard reward view should no longer display super narrow
Fixed an issue that would occasionally result in the Shop UI breaking after purchasing multiple Premium Mystery Variants in rapid succession
Fixed some asset and text overlap issues for various bundles running in September while playing in some languages
Fixed some text overlap issues for the Spotlight Cache while playing in some languages
Adjusted how the UI behaves for players who complete the Daily Offer Punchcard but have not unlocked the Token Shop yet
Fixed an issue that caused cards with power adjustments to not show those adjustments in the card detail view
Clicking on the ? icon on the Medal Shop page should now show the correct information rather than the general Conquest info
Evolved Hulk’s VFX should now play appropriately when buffed
High Evolutionary’s evolved cards should now properly count towards On Reveal missions
Fixed an occasional issue between Hazmat and Kitty Pryde that would result in the Can’t Do text to display repeatedly once Kitty returned to hand
Fixed several issues where reference cards would show the wrong power and cost values
Howard the Duck should now show the proper cost and power of the cards he reveals
Fixed an issue that caused The Hood’s Demon to show with The Hood’s cost and power values
Daken and Muramasa Blade show each other’s power and cost when viewed in-game
Fixed an issue with the rarity label of Ultimate variants occasionally displaying black
UI elements such as costs and timers should no longer be briefly blank when transitioning between screens
Fixed an issue where various assets in the background would glow or illuminate when editing a deck name
Fixed an issue where some assets in the shop wouldn’t display properly immediately after the shop refreshed
In-game volume should no longer reset when swapping between audio devices
PC Specific Bug Fixes in 20.x
Fixed an issue where Agent 13’s VFX would play off-screen
Japanese players should once again be able to purchase the Season Pass in PC Widescreen
The text string for the mission refresh timer should no longer extend over other text in Vietnamese
The shop should now be accessible when clicking Gold and Credit icons from the Missions page
Upgrading and then Swiping in Collection should no longer cause a blank Upgrade button to appear
Fixed an issue with favoriting cards that was causing an Aw Snap to occur
Repeatedly toggling between portrait and landscape should no longer cause an aspect ratio issue to occur
Using Alt+Enter to toggle between windowed and fullscreen should no longer cause issues with UI background assets
Long deck names should no longer overlap on the Deck Edit screen
The game should no longer go to full screen if windowed when tapping the Sign Out button in settings
Fixed an issue where swiping between variants on the variant select screen would cycle between other cards instead
Fixed an issue that would occasionally result in a softlock during the deck edit tutorial
Fixed an issue that prevented the health bar VFX in friendly battle and Conquest to not display correctly
Cleaned up an issue where the borders of some UI elements would have a gap
Clicking on Mission progress from the Main Menu should now take you to the appropriate section of the Mission page
Conquest Result screen text should no longer be overlapping when played in Simplified Chinese
Spamming the Pin button on items in the Token Shop may cause an Aw Snap error.
What’s better than wandering the woods looking for pages alone? Doing it with friends, of course. Slender: The Arrival multiplayer was revealed during Unreal Fest 2023 today, and not only that, but a Slender: The Arrival roadmap that mentions modding and other additional content planned beyond the game’s October 18 release date.
This news comes along with a new trailer, which you can see here:
Here’s what the roadmap tells us to be excited for beyond release:
Slender: The Arrival Roadmap Features:
Multiplayer – No more being alone – now you can face the darkness together in cooperative multiplayer. Team up with friends, look for clues and work together to get out alive!
Cross Platform Mod Kit – Create your own scenarios and share them on all platforms (PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S). Create single or multiplayer experiences and online scenarios using the same tools featured in the 10th Anniversary update including, AI, environment art, sound effects and most everything used by Blue Isle Studios designers. Create new stories and experiences to the current mythos of Slender and share your nightmarish creations with other players.
The Story Continues – Discover new chapters of Slender: The Arrival through a fresh DLC expansion that will contain three original chapters. Explore never before seen regions, meet new characters, and survive unbelievable horrors!
The developers aim to release all the planned content by Q2 2024. That means players can hopefully get their hands on all of the juicy new content by the end of June next year.
Are you looking forward to this upgraded release? Leave us a comment and let us know. You can check out the original announcement trailer for the remake here.
Slender: The Arrival arrives fully overhauled on October 18 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
A brand new Persona 5 Tactica character trailer is here to show off the latest group of playable characters in the upcoming strategy game. Players can dip into Persona 5’s extensive roster of Phantom Thieves to blaze through tactical strategy combat scenarios. Each character has their own special abilities and a Persona that can help turn the tide of battle.
Here’s the new character trailer for your viewing pleasure:
Don’t feel like watching the video? No worries, we’ve got the breakdown for you here:
Persona 5 Tactica Characters
Ryuji – Matching his big and bold personality, Ryuji uses a shotgun to deal damage to multiple enemies in its field of fire. As for his Persona, Captain Kidd specializes in attacks that inflict shock. With his unique skill Brigantine Blitzkrieg, you can eliminate multiple enemies in a straight line—even if they’re behind cover.
Ann – With her submachine gun, Ann is able to hit several enemies with her basic ranged attack. With her Persona Carmen, Ann can hit groups of enemies as well as inflict burn on them. Try out Ann’s Femme Fatale attack to deliver a bomb directly to enemies in cover.
Yusuke– Yusuke can take down legionnaires with his assault rifle dishing out damage from across a wide distance. If that wasn’t enough, he relies on his Persona Goemon to unleash the ability Bufu to attack a small area with ice and inflict a freeze effect to enemies in the blast zone. He can also use the ability Like a Phantom to create decoys on the battlefield to keep enemies off balance.
Makoto – In combat, Makoto isn’t afraid of getting up close and personal to deliver punishment to her enemies. Also, with the aid of her Persona Johanna, she uses abilities like Full Throttle to damage enemies across a straight line in front of her with the added bonus of knocking foes aside and potentially out of cover altogether.
Futaba – Though not actively in the field, she assists the team from the sidelines using her Persona Necronomicon to heal teammates as well as restoring their SP so they can pull of more powerful attacks.
Haru – While she may appear gentle on the outside, legionnaires won’t want to underestimate her in combat. Haru uses a grenade launcher to deal damage to multiple enemies on the battlefield, then follows up with her Persona Milady, which features the ability Noble Lady’s Invitation that draws her foes closer for a big AoE attack.
Excited to hop into the world of Persona 5 again? Let us know in the comment below.
If you want to know more about Persona 5 Tactica, check out the latest gameplay details here. If you’re more interested in mainline Persona, you can watch the TGS trailer for Persona 3 Reload here.
Persona 5 Tactica releases on November 17 for PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
The spookiest 4v1 horror game is about to get spookier. The 2023 Dead by Daylight Halloween event has just been teased by developer Behaviour Interactive. Titled “Haunted by Daylight,” the update will arrive to the game in just a few short weeks.
Right off the bat, the ethereal blue setting of this event sets a pretty different tone from much of Dead by Daylight’s maps. The space looks much more isolated and, well, haunting. The teaser is brief, but it’s already got us excited.
We’ve even received a brief description of what the event will include:
Dare to enter the Void that is Dead by Daylight where your favorite horror characters coexist, ruled by a dark force in never-ending Trials. The Fog thickens this year as Haunted by Daylight, the unmissable in-game Halloween event returns, bigger than it’s ever been.
Players should get amped up on their jump scares thanks to Void Zones, new, terrifying gates to a mysterious Realm where the Entity’s victims – or Haunts – are dismissed and await to be released. The stakes will be even higher as players will find themselves face to face with these Haunts for the first time…
Dead by Daylight Halloween Roadmap
Additionally, Behaviour shared a roadmap of upcoming content for the month of October.
October 3 – Setting things off on October 3 is the arrival of some brand-new Dead by Daylight merch, coming exclusively to the online store. They’ve got new baseball shirts, t-shirts, 3 Halloween-themed Charm keychains (Moon Cat, Bat Cat, and Scarecrow Jake), a Gaming Mat, and a limited-edition poster. Check out the store right here and see them for yourself!
October 11 – October 11 marks the release of Tome 17: COMMITMENT, featuring new Outfits for The Oni, Feng Min, The Dredge, Adam Francis, and much more. Not only that, but there’s also plenty of Charms to unlock, as well as memories for The Oni and Feng Min.
October 13 – A few days before Haunted by Daylight, Behaviour will be hosting a jam-packed livestream highlighting everything you can expect from the scariest event yet. Not only that, but they’ve arranged for an epic surprise that will explore the world of Dead by Daylight like never before.
October 18 – Haunted by Daylight returns, bringing a new Event Tome, the unsettling Void Realm, and plenty of tricks and treats to uncover. For the duration of the Event, they’ll also be running daily rewards until November 6th, so don’t miss out. Need a costume? They’ve got several Cosmetic Collections releasing just in time for Halloween: Void Touched, Tricks and Treats, and the return of all previous Halloween Outfits.
October 24 – Nothing can stop The Blight from concocting his sinister experiments. The Hallowed Blight Collection returns with new Outfits for The Xenomorph, The Onryō, and Yoichi Asakawa.
And there you have it. Players can expect new store items, an event reveal livestream, and even a new Tome release, all in the month of October. There’s plenty of content for survivors and killers alike to chew on here.
If you’re looking to dive back into Dead by Daylight, you might want to know what’s been added to the game lately. Check out the latest Alien crossover update here.
Dead by Daylight’s Haunted by Daylight event launches on October 18. To keep up to date on everything the update will include, stay locked in to us here at MP1st.
As Xur bids Destiny players farewell until next Friday, a new set of weekly activities and Eververse offerings are here to keep players busy. The new Destiny 2 weekly reset October 3, 2023 refresh of activities is now live, fully detailed below along with the new Eververse inventory.
Bungie has released Destiny 2 update 1.098 on all platforms, and this is for version 7.2.0.6, and brings various fixes weapons and more. Read on for what’s new in the D2 new update patch notes for October 3.
Update: Here are the Destiny 2 update 7.2.0.6 patch notes.
Destiny 2 update 3.03 has been released by Bungie on all platforms this October 3, and this is for patch 7.2.0.6, which once again brings another round of fixes and adjustments to the game. Read up on the Destiny 2 update 7.2.0.6 patch notes.
Rockstar Games is continuing with their monthly announcements for everything new heading to Red Dead Online! The new Red Dead Online update for October 2023 has now been released, with the monthly schedule, rewards and other info detailed in full below.
Red Dead Online Update for October 2023 – Monthly Schedule, Rewards and Info:
As All Hallow’s Eve approaches, Red Dead Online players can earn Double Rewards for defending locals from waves of attackers in All Hallow’s Call to Arms, with new maps and Telegrams arriving later this month.
Plus, The Halloween Pass 2 returns, offering players ways to earn limited-time masks, clothing, and accessories. All players who have previously purchased The Halloween Pass 2 will maintain their status.
Full details include:
Double Rewards on All Hallow’s Call to Arms
2X RDO$ and XP on Collector Set Sales
3X RDO$ and XP on Collector Free Roam Events
Candy and Chocolate Bars Free at General Stores for all Players from October 31 to November 6
Collect four or more Collectibles each week to earn:
October 8 – 9: A Reward for a Coins Collector Map
October 10 – 16: An Offer for 30% off a Novice or Promising Collector Role Item
October 17 – 23: An Offer for 30% off a Double Bandolier
October 24 – 30: 3X Potent Health Cure
October 31 – November 6: Orange Helsby Gloves
30% off an Established or Distinguished Collector Item for reaching a Collector Daily Challenge Streak of four
Free Black and Red Cavalier Hat and Red Hunter Jacket for playing any time this month
Free autumnal orange Helsby Gloves for Collectors who return four Collectibles between October 31 and November 6
Free Community-Inspired Outfit from YouTuber BoganBav comprised of: The Red Masquerade Mask, Shotgun Coat, Everyday Shirt (Male) or Iniesta Shirtwaist, Paisley Vest, Puff Tie, Leather Gloves, Tuxedo Pants (Male) or McCrum Pants (Female), and Dress Shoes (Male) or Sportsman Boots (Female)
Limited-time returning clothing: The Hopeman Vest and Fernwater Coat
Survive through the final wave of any Call to Arms map to earn 30% off select Horses
False Hopes and Prophecy Telegram Mission investigating rumblings of cult activity available through November 6
25% off returning Halloween Masks from Madame Nazar
3X RDO$, Gold, and XP on the Featured Series as detailed below:
October 3 – 9: Hardcore Head for the Hills
October 10 – 16: Fear of the Dark
October 17 – 23: Hardcore Dead of Night
October 24 – 30: Hardcore Fear of the Dark
October 31 – November 6: Dead of Night
Return of The Halloween Pass 2, offering 15 ranks with limited-time masks, clothing, and accessories through November 6
Discounts: 5 Gold Bars off the Collector’s Bag, 50% off Haircuts, Dentistry, and Makeup, 40% off Bandanas, Shotguns, Shotgun Ammo, The ‘Howl’ Emote, and Collector’s Maps, 30% off Poison-themed Recipe Pamphlets and Criollo Horses
3X RDO$, Gold, and XP on the Featured Series
This month’s Featured Series is a deadly affair, with the return of two menacing modes: Fear of the Dark and Dead of Night. Your courage will be rewarded three-fold for taking part through November 6. Test your luck against stiff competition in any of the bloodcurdling modes below to earn 3X RDO$, Gold, and XP:
October 3 – 9: Hardcore Head for the Hills
October 10 – 16: Fear of the Dark
October 17 – 23: HardcoreDead of Night
October 24 – 30: HardcoreFear of the Dark
October 31 – November 6: Dead of Night
2X RDO$ and XP on Collector Set Sales
Madame Nazar appreciates attention to detail, and she rewards those that meet her high expectations. This month, diligent Collectors who deliver complete sets to the nomadic mystic will see Double RDO$ and XP for their efforts. Playing anytime this month as a Collector will give you a head start consisting of five pieces belonging to the Family Heirlooms Collection.
Veteran Collectors can check the Progress menu and reset completed Awards for a tripled Gold payout through November 6.
3X RDO$ and XP on Collector Free Roam Events
This month, Collectors can show off their unique abilities and skillsets in Collector Free Roam Events — stripping a wreckage site for Salvage, or fetching and fighting over the Condor Egg — in exchange for Triple Rewards. Completing any of the Collector Free Roam Events will also earn you a Reward for a Treasure Map leading to a hoard nearby the Calumet Ravine.
Scouring the frontier and reaching a Collector Daily Challenge Streak of four will yield an Offer for 30% off an Established or Distinguished Collector Item, and collect four or more Collectibles each week to receive the following rewards:
October 8 – 9: A Reward for a Coins Collector Map
October 10 – 16: An Offer for 30% off a Novice or Promising Collector Role Item
October 17 – 23: An Offer for 30% off a Double Bandolier
October 24 – 30: 3X Potent Health Cure
October 31 – November 6: Orange Helsby Gloves
Free Community-Inspired Outfit
This month’s devilish and dapper combination comes from the imagination of Australian YouTuber BoganBav: Traverse the map in a sinister style by claiming the following items from participating Tailors or the Wheeler, Rawson & Co. Catalogue through November 6 (Masks are available from Madam Nazar):
It’s almost time, people! The Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 beta is almost upon us, and as is the case every year, MP1st is here to give a ton away! The Modern Warfare 3 beta code giveaway starts now on the site, our Twitter and Facebook pages too.
How to get one? Super simple. Just leave a comment below and tell us whether you want to see a monthly (or weekly) giveaway where we hand out prizes for top plays or just amazing gaming moments. It doesn’t have to be Call of Duty or a multiplayer game, either. If you don’t think that’s a good idea, leave a suggestion. Best answers win, and we’ll email the person who got a code via the email address they used to comment.
This giveaway is for any platform, and is open to any region.
You must then login/create a Call of Duty® account and select your gaming platform and region.
You will know your code is valid if you’re redirected to the success page.
The success page will confirm that you are registered for the Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® III Open Beta but will not provide a platform-specific code to download the Beta
A platform-specific code will be emailed to users at a later date closer to when the Open Beta begins.
Here’s the Modern Warfare 3 beta schedule.
Weekend One – PlayStation Exclusive
Available on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, the first Beta weekend is scheduled to begin on Friday, October 6 at 10 A.M. PT and end on Tuesday, October 10 at 10 A.M. PT.
PlayStation Early Access: Those who preordered the game on PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5, can begin playing the Beta on Friday, October 6 at 10 AM PT.
PlayStation Open Beta: The rest of the weekend, from Sunday, October 8 at 10 AM PT to Tuesday, October 10 at 10 AM PT, is accessible to all PlayStation players regardless of preorder status.
Weekend Two – Crossplay
The second Beta weekend is for all platforms, and is scheduled to begin on Thursday, October 12 at 10 A.M. PT and end on Monday, October 16 at 10 A.M. PT.
PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5: This is a free Open Beta weekend for all PlayStation 4 and 5 owners, regardless of their pre-order status.
Xbox and PC Early Access: Those who preordered the game for Xbox Series X | S or on Xbox One, or who pre-purchased for PC via Battle.net or Steam, can begin playing the Beta on Thursday, October 12 at 10 AM PT.
Xbox and PC Open Beta: The rest of the weekend, from Thursday, October 12 at 10 A.M. PT and ending on Monday, October 16 at 10 A.M. PT, is accessible to Xbox and PC players regardless of their preorder status.
For more Call of Duty news, keep it locked here on MP1st.
