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Wild Hearts Update for March 23 Adds Grimstalker Kemono and More

  by   Alex Co  
March 23, 2023 2:50 pm in News

EA and Omega Force have released the Wild Hearts update for March 23, and this is adds a new Kemono in the Grimstalker, alongside new weapons and more! Note that this seems to be a server-side update with players being served version 1.1.0 (1.4.9.4) on PC.

Wild Hearts Update Patch Notes for March 23:

Grimstalker, Fulgent Armor Set, New Weapons & New Quests

Out of the Chain Trap and into the Harpoon. We’re not letting up with new content for WILD HEARTS! In our second post-launch content update* we’ve added a new subspecies, Grimstalker, including new forgeable weapons and an armor set made from Grimstalker materials for those able to successfully hunt this new Kemono.

The second content update also includes three new higher difficulty quests. These new hunts will test your mettle! Celebrate with some well-earned Chat Stamps and Emotes.

Read more about the new content:

New Kemono – Grimstalker

A Kemono steeped in mystery, Grimstalker has been spotted on the Natsukodachi Isle. This mighty beast has the ability to manipulate both searing flames and surging seas. Down this prey, and in doing so attain even greater heights as a hunter.

The most striking feature of Grimstalker is the way in which its rage levels affect the elements of nature at its command. Normally, it wields water and waves to hamper its adversaries’ movement. Once enraged, however, it switches to fire, unleashing devastating attacks of molten rock. You’ll want to make use of Elemental Lanterns in order to combat both types of attacks. And don’t let the beast escape unscathed whenever it leaves itself vulnerable!

New Weapons, Armor Set – Grimstalker Weapons, Fulgent Armor

Forge two new weapons from Grimstalker materials. One is capable of mighty blows that rend heaven and earth asunder, while the other combines Kemono brawn with human brains to make a formidable weapon.

The Fulgent armor set also shines brightly on the battlefield, letting other hunters know you’ve triumphed over Azuma’s latest threat.

New Quests – Fulgent Fate: Bloodshed, Days of Hunting: Gleaming Gold, Twin Boar Gorge

Three new quests await! Can you best Amaterasu in Akikure Canyon without dying a single time? Will you be able to fell Kingtusk and Icetusk in Fuyufusagi Fort with only two lives? Mighty Dreadclaw, Pearlbeak and Lavaback will give you the most chances to overcome their challenge but will you be able to hunt all three?

That’s about it. There doesn’t seem to be any gameplay-related adjustments this time around. If we spot any, we’ll be sure to update the article with more info.

Source: EA

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TMNT: The Last Ronin RPG in Development; Gameplay Likened to God of War

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Paramount Global’s Doug Rosen has revealed that a video game adaptation of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT): The Last Ronin is currently in development at an unnamed studio. Described as a “darker, more mature” spin on the IP, the third-person RPG title will feature gameplay similar to Sony Santa Monica’s recent God of War games, and is “a few years off” from release.

Paramount Global’s senior vice president for games and emerging media Doug Rosen has promised that the game will be authentic to the story of The Last Ronin miniseries, and likens its third-person RPG gameplay to the recent God of War titles. Unlike last year’s Shredder’s Revenge and true to the The Last Ronin’s story, the game will have a single playable character for the most part, though Rosen thinks it possible that other characters will be playable in flashback sequences.

The TMNT: The Last Ronin game is being developed by a studio Rosen chose to not name, but he did state that Paramount had once again found the “right partner” to adapt the miniseries into “an ambitious AAA video game.” Presently, the game is at least “a few years off from release,” and Rosen says that fans should expect further details on the title and other upcoming TMNT video games in the months and years to come.

Source: Polygon

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Hitman World of Assassination Spring Roadmap Reveals Easter Event, New Freelancer Challenges & More

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Following the World of Assassination rebrand and the release of the Freelancer mode, IO Interactive has unveiled the Hitman World of Assassination Spring Roadmap, outlining the new and returning content that will feature in the game from March through May. Carrying on from Year 2 of Hitman 3, Year 3 will bring an Easter event with the Berlin Egg Hunt and Featured Contracts, new Freelancer challenges (and a new unlock for The HITMAN challenge), free rotating locations, the Year 3 versions of several Elusive Targets, and much more.

HITMAN World of Assassination Spring Roadmap:

March 17: Elusive Target – The Heartbreaker (Year 3)

Philo Newcombe a.k.a “The Heartbreaker” returns with his wedding-ruining antics to Mendoza for 10 days starting March 17. Players will have one shot at eliminating him.

March 24: Elusive Target – The Broker (Year 3)

Paris awaits Agent 47 with the return of Howard Moxon a.k.a “The Broker.” 47 is tasked to retrieve the “Ivory White” and eliminate Moxon, with players getting one shot to take him out in the 10 days following March 24.

March 30: Seasonal Event – Berlin Egg Hunt & Featured Contracts

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Free starter pack players (and those who have not played) can hop into the Berlin Egg Hunt challenge starting March 30, and can win both The Raver suits this time with and without the mask. Ten Easter-themed “eggcellent” contracts from the community will also be made available, and players can still contribute on the HITMAN forums.

March 31: The Collector – Year 3

Kody Haynes a.k.a “The Collector” can once again be hunted down in Dartmoor starting March 31 with the same conditions as the other returning Elusive Targets.

April 13: Featured Contracts – Spring Cleaning! & Free Location Rotation: Paris

IO Interactive invites the community to submit “Spring Cleaning-“themed stories and contracts starting March 31, a selection of which will be featured in-game after April 13. Additionally, the Paris location can be experienced in full with all its missions and the upcoming The Forger Elusive Target contract till April 24.

April 14: Elusive Target – The Forger (Year 3)

The crafty Sergei Larin a.k.a “The Forger” can once again be assassinated in Paris at the behest of his husband for 10 days starting April 14.

April 21: Elusive Target – The Serial Killer (Year 3)

The Censor a.k.a “The Serial Killer” can be stopped in his faux-businessman tracks once again in Whittleton Creek for 10 days starting April 21.

April 28: Elusive Target – The Rage (Year 3)

As April’s last Elusive Target, former middleweight champion Sully Bowden a.k.a “The Rage” can be put out of commission in Chongqing, China for 10 days starting April 28.

May 11:

hitman world of assassination spring roadmap

  • Game Update 3.150

As Hitman World of Assassination’s first update, 3.150 promises a great number of bug fixes and quality of life changes, especially for the Freelancer mode. Notably, IO Interactive will be addressing the VRAM leak issue reported by the community in the update as well.

  • New Hitman Challenge: Boom Beats Blah w. Unlock

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By taking Craig Black a.k.a “The Author” out with an explosion while he is busy reading in the new “Boom Beats Blah” challenge, players can unlock an Exploding Pen that impales enemies and detonates shortly after being thrown.

  • Hitman Freelancer Challenge: The HITMAN w. Unlock

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Players can now unlock the Black Bruiser Suit by completing the Freelancer campaign in Hardcore Mode (as part of “The HITMAN” challenge). Those who have already completed the challenge will receive the suit for free when it unlocks.

  • Contracts Mode Enabled on the ICA Training Facility

From May 11, Contracts Mode will be enabled on the ICA Training Facility yacht.

  • Curated Contracts: The Intern

A number of Curated Contracts will be made available on May 11, though more information is yet to be released.

  • Free Location Rotation: Sapienza

The Sapienza coast town location will be available for free from May 11 to May 22.

May 12: Elusive Target – The Deceivers (Year 3)

“The Congressman” Anthony L. Troutt and “The Guru” Richard J. Magee, together known as “The Deceivers,” can be permanently foiled in Sapienza for 10 days starting May 12.

May 19: Elusive Target – The Revolutionary (Year 3)

The fascist leader Vicente Murillo a.k.a “The Revolutionary” can be put down once again in Santa Fortuna, Colombia for 10 days starting May 19.

May 26: Elusive Target – The Liability (Year 3)

Finally, the world’s most irresponsible safety inspector Terrence Chesterfield a.k.a “The Liability” can face the consequences of his actions in Berlin for 10 days starting May 26.

Additionally, IO Interactive has revealed a more general content roadmap for the rest of the year as well:

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Dauntless Update 2.01 Released for Patch 1.13.4 This March 23

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Phoenix Labs has released Dauntless update 2.01 (PS5 version 1.000.031), which is for the game’s 1.13.4 content update and includes bug fixes. Read up on the Dauntless 1.13.4 patch notes.

Dauntless Update 2.01 | Dauntless Update 1.000.031 Patch Notes | Dauntless March 23 Patch Notes:

GAUNTLET

  • Fixed an issue where the Push and Pull modifier would be modified by a Slayer’s own damage bonuses.
  • Fixed an issue where the Push and Pull modifier could unintentionally reduce a Slayer’s health to 0.

Source: Play Dauntless

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Destiny 2 Update 1.078 Pushed Out for Patch 7.0.0.6 This March 23

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Destiny 2 update 1.078 is out now on both last-gen and current-gen platforms, and this ushers in hotfix patch version 7.0.0.6, which includes fixes to the Root of Nightmares raid, weapon and armor adjustments and more! Read up on the official Destiny 2 March 23 patch notes released by Bungie.

Destiny 2 Update 1.078 Patch Notes | Destiny 2 March 23 Patch Notes:

ACTIVITIES

DUNGEONS AND RAIDS

  • Root of Nightmares
    • Fixed an issue where players were being locked out of the Red Border Chest after the weekly reset.
    • Fixed an issue where Focused Light and Focused Darkness would not trigger in the Zo’aurc encounter.
    • Fixed an issue where Sunblight enemies could be damaged through their shields by The Colony Exotic Grenade Launcher.
      • Those clever little spiders have been reprimanded one more time.
    • Fixed an issue where players could equip raid mods without obtaining them first.
  • Shattered Throne
    • Fixed an issue where the dungeon node would not appear to some players.

GENERAL

  • Fixed an issue where Cabal Threshers were doing more damage than intended.
  • Fixed an issue where the European Dead Zone node would not unlock for some players.

GAMEPLAY AND INVESTMENT

WEAPONS

  • Fixed an issue where the Winterbite Exotic Glaive was benefitting from other Glaives damage increasing perks.
  • Fixed an issue where the Glaive melee feed kills where showing the projectile label.
  • Fixed an issue where the extra Arc volley granted by the Two Tailed Fox’s Exotic Catalyst was not firing properly.
  • Fixed an issue where some weapon mods were not available for some players.

ARMOR MODS

  • Fixed an issue where equipping too many passive Armor Charge benefits would deactivate artifact perks.
  • Changed Empowered Finish to count as a finisher mod for purposes of mutual exclusivity. This mod can no longer be equipped alongside a finisher mod that also consumes Armor Charge stacks.
    • Having the ability to generate and spend Armor Charge stacks on the same mod was creating conditions where latency would sometimes cause the perks to activate in an incorrect order.
    • Additionally, when combined with Stacks on Stacks, Empowering Finish was circumventing the basic Armor Charge mechanics too easily, resulting in generating too many Orbs of Power, ammo bricks, overshields, etc.
  • The Untangler Artifact perk will no longer trigger melee perks.

LOCALIZATION

  • Fixed the issue introduced in 7.0.0.5 that reverted Mandarin voice over to English.

GENERAL

  • Increased the time to give Commendations to other players after finishing certain activities.
  • Moved the Legend Lost Sectors Solo and the Legend Lost Sector Solo Flawless requirements from Guardian Rank 7 to Rank 8.
  • Moved the Master Lost Sectors Solo and the Master Lost Sector Solo Flawless requirements from Guardian Rank 9 to Rank 10.
  • Adjusted Trials of Osiris Commendation scores to match other Crucible modes.

Source: Bungie

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Destiny 2 Update 2.83 Released for Hotfix 7.0.0.6 This March 23

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Bungie has released Destiny 2 update 2.83, and this is for hotfix 7.0.0.6! Players can expect fixes  to  Root of Nightmare raid, weapon tweaks and more! Read up on the official Destiny 2 update 7.0.0.6 patch notes to know everything that got changed.

Destiny 2 Update 2.83 Patch Notes | Destiny 2 Update 7.0.0.6 Patch Notes:

ACTIVITIES

DUNGEONS AND RAIDS

  • Root of Nightmares
    • Fixed an issue where players were being locked out of the Red Border Chest after the weekly reset.
    • Fixed an issue where Focused Light and Focused Darkness would not trigger in the Zo’aurc encounter.
    • Fixed an issue where Sunblight enemies could be damaged through their shields by The Colony Exotic Grenade Launcher.
      • Those clever little spiders have been reprimanded one more time.
    • Fixed an issue where players could equip raid mods without obtaining them first.
  • Shattered Throne
    • Fixed an issue where the dungeon node would not appear to some players.

GENERAL

  • Fixed an issue where Cabal Threshers were doing more damage than intended.
  • Fixed an issue where the European Dead Zone node would not unlock for some players.

GAMEPLAY AND INVESTMENT

WEAPONS

  • Fixed an issue where the Winterbite Exotic Glaive was benefitting from other Glaives damage increasing perks.
  • Fixed an issue where the Glaive melee feed kills where showing the projectile label.
  • Fixed an issue where the extra Arc volley granted by the Two Tailed Fox’s Exotic Catalyst was not firing properly.
  • Fixed an issue where some weapon mods were not available for some players.

ARMOR MODS

  • Fixed an issue where equipping too many passive Armor Charge benefits would deactivate artifact perks.
  • Changed Empowered Finish to count as a finisher mod for purposes of mutual exclusivity. This mod can no longer be equipped alongside a finisher mod that also consumes Armor Charge stacks.
    • Having the ability to generate and spend Armor Charge stacks on the same mod was creating conditions where latency would sometimes cause the perks to activate in an incorrect order.
    • Additionally, when combined with Stacks on Stacks, Empowering Finish was circumventing the basic Armor Charge mechanics too easily, resulting in generating too many Orbs of Power, ammo bricks, overshields, etc.
  • The Untangler Artifact perk will no longer trigger melee perks.

LOCALIZATION

  • Fixed the issue introduced in 7.0.0.5 that reverted Mandarin voice over to English.

GENERAL

  • Increased the time to give Commendations to other players after finishing certain activities.
  • Moved the Legend Lost Sectors Solo and the Legend Lost Sector Solo Flawless requirements from Guardian Rank 7 to Rank 8.
  • Moved the Master Lost Sectors Solo and the Master Lost Sector Solo Flawless requirements from Guardian Rank 9 to Rank 10.
  • Adjusted Trials of Osiris Commendation scores to match other Crucible modes.

In other Destiny 2 news, in case you haven’t heard, actor Lance Reddick — who voiced Commander Zavala — has passed away recently, and players paid tribute to him in-game.

Source: Bungie

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Stellaris Update 7.01 Ushers in Gameplay Fixes This March 23

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Paradox Development has deployed Stellaris update 7.01 for the console versions, and this ushers in a short list of gameplay-related tweaks and fixes! Check out everything new in the official Stellaris Console Edition March 23 patch notes straight from the studio!

Stellaris Update 7.01 Patch Notes | Stellaris Console Edition March 23 Patch Notes:

  • Fixed crash when reordering planets in the Expansion Planner by number of districts.
  • Anomalies will now correctly display their name instead of “Anomaly”.
  • Special characters no longer show as squares when the game is in Japanese.
  • Fleets now show their ETA’s when given a move order.
  • Entering string ID as ship prefix in empire creator no longer displays the contents of that string.

Outside of today’s patch, Paradox also shared what the dev team is doing after the First Contact content!  Watch it below or you can read more about it here.

Source: Paradox Plaza forums

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The Lord of the Rings: Gollum Release Date Set for May 20, 2023

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Smeagol and Gollum’s journey across Middle-earth will finally be reaching gamers’ screens in just under two months. Daedalic Entertainment and Nacon have announced The Lord of the Rings: Gollum‘s release date as May 20, 2023 for PC as well as PlayStation and Xbox consoles. A Nintendo Switch version will follow at an unspecified time later in the year.

Following an indefinite delay announced last July, The Lord of the Rings: Gollum now has an explicit release date. The new game features an original story set in Middle-earth, following Gollum (and Smeagol) as he embarks on a journey across the continent in search of his “Precious.” From the game’s Steam page:

Athletic and agile, sneaky and cunning. Driven by the desire to once again hold in his hands what he lost, Gollum is one of the most fascinating characters in the world of The Lord of the Rings™.

He has seen things that others can not imagine, he has survived things that others would not dare mention. Torn by his split personality, he can be vicious and villainous as Gollum, but social and cautious as Sméagol.

While being vital to the story by J.R.R. Tolkien, many parts of Gollum’s quest have not been told in detail yet. In The Lord of the Rings: Gollum™ you get to experience this story. From his time as a slave below the Dark Tower to his stay with the Elves of Mirkwood.

Use stealth, agility and cunning to survive and overcome what lies ahead. Climb, leap and grapple your way past dangers or into advantageous spots.

While Gollum might not be a fighter, it is not unlike him to assassinate a careless enemy when the chance presents itself – or dispose of them in more creative and villainous ways.

The decisions you make and the way you play have a direct influence on Gollum’s personality: Always struggling between the two sides embodied by Gollum and Sméagol, it is up to you to decide whether the darker side of Gollum takes over or if there is a spark of reason left in what once was Sméagol. One mind, two egos – you decide!

Daedalic Entertainment will also shortly be revealing new gameplay, and will bring a playable demo of the title to PAX East 2023 at booth #12043. Check out the story trailer from Nacon Connect earlier this month, showcasing the game’s version of Gandalf and the Ringwraiths.

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Cyberpunk 2077 Upcoming Update 1.62 Brings Path Tracing to PC on April 11

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After the inclusion of DLSS 3 and Reflex support in January, CD Projekt RED and Nvidia have announced that Cyberpunk 2077‘s upcoming update 1.62 will bring path tracing (full ray tracing) to the game’s PC version on April 11. Termed “Overdrive Mode,” the path tracing feature brings ultra-realistic lighting physics to the game, and will apparently be exclusive to Nvidia’s RTX 40 series of GPUs.

Path tracing, also known as full ray tracing, “accurately simulates light throughout an entire scene.” Previously limited to usage in film because of its sheer draw on computing resources, path tracing has become possible in real-time video game rendering due to Nvidia’s work on its RTX GPUs and its DLSS technology. While it brought ray tracing to the mainstream in 2018, the company claims that “it wasn’t until GeForce RTX 40 series and DLSS 3 was available that it was possible to bring path tracing to real-time graphics,” implying that the feature will only be available for rigs equipped with RTX 40 series GPUs.

Nvidia has shared a visual comparison of rasterized, ray-traced, and path-traced lighting below:

cyberpunk 2077 path tracing overdrive mode

Cyberpunk 2077 launched with ray tracing functionality on PC, and its next-gen PS5 and Xbox Series X|S versions also included the feature on release. It appears that only a subset of its playerbase (those who play on PC with RTX 40 series GPUs) will get to enjoy the path tracing technical preview when it shoots out in update 1.62 on April 11. Stay tuned here at MP1st for all upcoming Cyberpunk 2077 news and announcements.

Source: Nvidia

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WWE 2K23 Update 1.05 Slams Out for Crash Fixes and More This March 23

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WWE 2K23 update 1.05 (PS5 1.005) has been released by Visual Concepts on all platforms. This patch fixes a crashing issue for the PS5 version of the game alongside other fixes. Read on for the complete info released by the devs in the WWE 2K23 March 23 patch notes.

WWE 2K23 Update 1.05 Patch Notes | WWE 2K23 Update 1.005 Patch Notes \ WWE 2K23 March 23 Patch Notes:

Size: 1.560GB

Here’s what got fixed via the official WWE 2K Discord channel:

• Addressed reported concerns of a crash that may occur within Create-A-Superstar when customizing for an extended period of time
• Addressed reported concerns regarding memory-related crashes that may occur on PlayStation 5 and PC
• Addressed reported exploits within MyFACTION
• Addressed a reported issue in MyRISE where players would be sent back to the main menu instead of continuing a storyline

That’s about it. If there are more gameplay changes or fixes in this patch, we’ll be sure to let our readers know by updating the article.

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Madden 23 Update 1.14 Blitzes for Ring of Honor This March 23

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EA has pushed out Madden 23 update 1.14 (PS5 1.014), which is for the Ring of Honor 2023 content! Players can expect five of the greatest players to ever grace a football field to be inducted into the Madden NFL Ring of Honor! Read on for more details about it in the March 23 patch notes.

Madden 23 Update 1.14 Patch Notes | Madden 23 Update 1.014 Patch Notes | Madden 23 March 23 Patch Notes:

Here’s the announcement by EA Sports about today’s title update:

The Madden NFL Ring of Honor program will go live once the team completes the rollout of today’s Title Update.

Stay tuned to @EASPORTS_MUT for messaging on when content is confirmed live. Thank you for your patience!

As for the inductees, check out the list below courtesy of EA (via the Madden Ultimate Team Twitter account):

Inductee: Tony Gonzalez

Supporting Cast:

‣ Priest Holmes
‣ Will Shields
‣ Dante Hall
‣ Willie Roaf
‣ Trent Green

Inductee: Deion Sanders

Supporting Cast:

‣ Jerry Rice
‣ Darren Woodson
‣ Rickey Jackson
‣ Chris Hinton
‣ Merton Hanks

Inductee: Barry Sanders

Supporting Cast:

‣ Herman Moore
‣ Kevin Glover
‣ Robert Porcher
‣ Stephen Boyd
‣ Larry Tharpe

Inductee: Lawrence “LT” Taylor

Supporting Cast:

‣ Carl Banks
‣ Perry Williams
‣ Terry Kinard
‣ Mark Bavaro
‣ Joe Morris

Inductee: Randy Moss

Supporting Cast:

‣ Randall Cunningham
‣ Asante Samuel
‣ Vince Wilfork
‣ Thaddeus Moss
‣ Gary Anderson

If there are any gameplay changes and patch notes released, we’ll update the article to reflect it.

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Apex Legends Sun Squad Collection Event Kicks Off March 28, Here’s What to Expect

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Respawn and EA have announced the Apex Legends “Sun Squad Collection Event,” and this kicks off this March 28 and will run until April 11! Players can expect new cosmetics, a new LTM (Limited Time Mode) and more!

Apex Legends Sun Squad Collection Event Overview:

  • Limited-Time Game Mode – Legends will need extra sunscreen in the limited-time “Heatwave” mode, a twist on Battle Royale where sporadic heatwaves damage players who are outdoors. Head inside or stay under heat shields until the heatwave subsides if players want to survive. Worse comes to worse, try sliding or wearing sunglasses to reduce the sun’s harmful  rays.  

  • Hawaiian Shirts, Scuba Gear and More – Players can earn additional items with the event’s rewards track as 24 limited-time cosmetics will be available for Ash, Mirage, Fuse and more. 

  • Ash’s Heirloom – If players unlock all 24 cosmetics before April 11, Ash’s “Strongest Link” Heirloom will be automatically unlocked. 

Chances are, we’ll be getting a patch alongside this event, and once we have it, we’ll be sure to let our readers know.

In other Apex Legends news, a report recently surfaced that mentions how over 200 QA (Quality Assurance) testers were laid off via am unscheduled Zoom call by EA.

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PUBG Lifetime Stats Reveal 75M Units Sold, 16.3 Billion Hours Played With Over 150.7M Players

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Six years ago, PUBG: Battlegrounds came roaring into a world dominated by FPS IPs, and changed the online shooter scene forever. To celebrate the game’s sixth anniversary, PUBG Studios and Krafton have released PUBG lifetime stats in an infographic, revealing that the massively popular game has sold 75 million units and accrued 16.3 billion hours of gameplay with over 150.7 million players in 242 countries.

Check out the infographic below:

PUBG: Battlegrounds (previously PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds) was perhaps the biggest market disruptor of the FPS-dominated 2010s, turning the industry’s attention towards the lucrative battle royale gameplay format. Together, PUBG and Fortnite (which received a Battle Royale mode shortly after PUBG’s debut) arguably revolutionized online shooter games, with even Call of Duty later incorporating battle royale gameplay in the form of Warzone.

In the six years since it debuted through Steam Early Access on March 23, 2017, PUBG has:

  • reached 75 million units sold across PC and console platforms
  • been played in 242 countries
  • acquired a 150.7 million-strong playerbase
  • collaborated with 20 IPs, including Assassin’s Creed, McLaren, and the Nier series
  • reached a 3.25 million concurrent player count peak on Steam
  • remained one of the most-played and top-selling IPs on the platform for six years

Mighty impressive, that!

In other news, PUBG Update 22.2 shot out on consoles today after its PC release last week with a new AUG skin, a BLACKPINK collaboration, and much more. Check out the full patch notes for the update here.

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Destiny 2 Servers Down This March 23 for Maintenance and Hotfix 7.0.0.6 Release (Update)

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Bungie has taken the Destiny 2 servers down this March 23, and this is for scheduled maintenance where hotfix 7.0.0.6 will be rolled out.

Destiny 2 Servers Down Schedule and Info for March 23:

Update (11:30 pm ET: Bungie has announced that the servers are back to normal.

Update (10:30 pm ET): Bungie has now acknowledged the server issues:

Update: after the planned maintenance has concluded, players are now reporting of a new server outage happening right now.

Bungie hasn’t acknowledged the server outage just yet, but we’ll update the article as we know more.

Update: Hotfix 7.0.0.6 is now live! Read up on the official patch notes here.

Thursday, March 23, 2023
 
7:00 AM PDT -7 UTC
    • Destiny 2 will undergo maintenance.
    • Sign-on and game integration features will be unavailable on web, mobile, 3rd-party apps, and the Bungie Store.
    • Players who observe issues should report to the #Help forum.
7:45 AM PDT -7 UTC
    • Destiny 2 will be brought offline for expected maintenance.
    • Players will be removed from activities and won’t be able to log back in until 12 PM PDT.
    • Ongoing Destiny maintenance is expected to conclude at 1 PM PDT.
12:00 PM PDT -7 UTC
    • Hotfix 7.0.0.6 will be available across all platforms and regions.
    • Players will be able to log back into Destiny 2.
    • Players logging into the game may be placed in a queue and may experience sign-on issues as background maintenance is still ongoing.
1:00 PM PDT -7 UTC
    • Destiny 2 maintenance is expected to conclude.
    • Console players who encounter issues updating to 7.0.0.6 should restart their console and try downloading the Hotfix.
    • Players who observe issues should report to the #Help forum.
 
Same as always, once the patch is live, we’ll provide a link out to it within this article. We’ll also update it if any changes to the downtime happens
 
Source: Bungie
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Atari to Acquire Nightdive Studios in April for $10 Million

  by   Salman Haider Zaidi  
10:41 am in News

Atari has announced that it has entered an agreement with Nightdive Studios to acquire the latter for an initial sum of $10 million sometime in April. With the acquisition of the studio responsible for the remakes of System Shock, Doom 64, and Quake, Atari is looking to “enrich its large library of owned IP, be able to leverage Night Dive’s proprietary technology, and utilize Night Dive’s publishing capabilities to support Atari’s retro-focused growth strategy.”

Nightdive Studios is currently in the process of releasing its System Shock remake and System Shock 2 remaster, as well as Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition over the course of the next few months. Atari will now be acquiring the studio in a unanimously-approved move in a deal initially worth $10 million (split evenly between cash and Atari shares). Following the acquisition, the French video game holding company will be issuing €30 million in convertible bonds to reimburse bridge financing and ensure “continued investment in growth initiatives” for “more than 12 new games expected to be launched in the next 18 months.”

Nightdive Studios heads Stephen Kick and Larry Kuperman stated:

Night Dive and Atari have a long history together and we know that Atari shares our passion for retro games and our focus on producing high-quality new and remastered games that do justice to the original IP. As we look to grow our business and expand our capabilities, we could think of no better long-term partner than Atari.

Wade Rosen, Chairman and CEO of Atari said:

Night Dive’s proven expertise and successful track record in commercializing retro IP is well-aligned with Atari’s strategy and I am confident that their combined talent, technology and IP portfolio will contribute to Atari’s future success.

As for Nightdive Studios’ projects, the System Shock remake shoots out May 30 for PC, with a console release date to be announced later. Check out the gameplay trailer that also featured the return of the SHODAN AI.

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New GTA Online Weekly Update Reset for March 23, Here Are the Discounts, GTA Plus & More

  by   Salman Haider Zaidi  
10:04 am in News

Rockstar Games has rolled out the new GTA Online weekly update reset of activities alongside the discounts, GTA Plus bonuses and more for March 23! Check out the complete highlights and recap in one handy list below.

New GTA Online Weekly Update Reset for March 23 – Discounts, GTA Plus & More:

GTA Online players can now jump into both doses of story missions from Los Santos Drug Wars, each paying out twice the usual GTA$ and RP this week.

Also this week, Acid Lab Resupply Missions will yield double Supplies and Acid Production speed is increased by 50% – all run from the back of the powerful MTL Brickade 6X6 which is 30% off and includes a complimentary Acid Lab Installation.

Full details include:

  • Double Supplies on Acid Lab Resupply Missions and 50% higher Acid Production Speed
  • Double GTA$ and RP for raiding Stash Houses and on Trap Door
  • Double GTA$ on Taxi Work and Street Dealer Sales
  • Los Santos Drug Wars Bonuses through March 29:
  • Complete The Last Dose Mission This is an Intervention to get the Floral Güffy Pool Sliders
  • Resupply your Acid Lab and complete a Sell Mission to get the Black Enema Flourish Ski mask
  • Raid a daily Stash House to receive the Teal Enema Flourish Ski mask
  • Finish all The Last Dose missions to get the Lime Leopard Slab cap and Canvas Shoes
  • On PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S
    • Premium Test Ride: The Grotti Turismo Classic
    • This week’s HSW Time Trial takes place between Ron Alternates and Elysian Island
  • This week in Simeon’s Premium Deluxe Motorsport Showroom: The Willard Eudora, Übermacht Rebla GTS, Weeny Issi Classic, Benefactor Streiter, and Dewbauchee Rapid GT Cabrio
  • On Display at the Luxury Autos Showroom: The Annis RE-7B and Pfister Astron
  • Lucky Wheel Top Prize: The Weeny Issi Sport
  • LS Car Meet Prize Ride: Finish in the Top 2 of LS Car Meet Series Races two days in a row to earn the Gallivanter Baller LE LWB (Armored)
  • LS Car Meet Test Rides: The Ocelot Pariah, Enus Deity, and Bravado Gauntlet Classic
  • Gun Van Additional Discounts: 55% off the Advanced Rifle (GTA+ Members), and 40% off the Combat PDW
  • Vehicle Discounts: 30% off the MTL Brickade 6X6 with Acid Lab Installation, Annis 300R, Western Powersurge, Taxi, and Annis RE-7B, 35% off the Bravado Gauntlet Classic, 40% off the Enus Deity and Übermacht Rebla GTS
  • GTA+ Benefits: A free Ocelot Virtue (Super) with Jackal and Ocelot Racing liveries, the Agency Vehicle Workshop, free Clothing, extra rewards in Fooligan Jobs and Hotring Races, and more
  • Prime Gaming Bonuses: GTA Online players who connect their Rockstar Games Social Club account with Prime Gaming will receive a lump sum of GTA$125K for playing anytime this week

GTA+:

Maintaining an Agency is about so much more than servicing the needs of VIP clients. GTA+ Members can make sure their operation is running smoothly by taking advantage of the following benefits:

  • Free Ocelot Virtue (Super) with Jackal and Ocelot Racing liveries
  • Agency Vehicle Workshop
  • Pink Floral Tech Demon Mask, Gray Yeti Combat Shirt, and Gray Yeti Battle Pants
  • 2X GTA$ and RP on Fooligan Jobs
  • 3X GTA$ and RP on Hotring Races

All of this — and more, including a bonus of GTA$500,000 delivered upon billing and deposited automatically into your Maze Bank account — for just $5.99 a month. For full details, visit the GTA+ website.

DISCOUNTS:

Purchase an MTL Brickade 6×6 (Service), complete with a complementary Acid Lab installation, and become a double-income household by purchasing a Taxi to get started on Taxi Work jobs — both for 30% off this week. Additionally, enjoy a host of vehicle discounts, listed below and in showrooms around Los Santos.

  • MTL Brickade 6×6 (Service) – 30% off (Purchase includes Acid Lab Installation)
  • Western Powersurge (Motorcycle) – 30% off
  • Taxi (Service) – 30% off
  • Annis RE-7B (Super) – 30% off
  • Bravado Gauntlet Classic (Muscle) – 35% off
  • Enus Deity (Sedan) – 40% off
  • Übermacht Rebla GTS (SUV) – 40% off

Fill your arsenal with high-grade weapons at unbeatable prices by visiting the Gun Van. In addition to the usual discounts, make sure to check out the Combat PDW now at 40% off, and GTA+ Members can purchase the Advanced Rifle for 55% off.

Tune in next week for the new GTA Online weekly update.

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Conan Exiles Update 1.90 Fixes Exploit, Bugs and More

  by   Alex Co  
9:55 am in News

Funcom has released Conan Exiles update 1.90, and this one plugs an exploit, fixes bugs related to combat, and more! Read on for everything new in the official Conan Exiles March 23 patch notes straight from the developers.

Conan Exiles Update 1.90 Patch Notes | Conan Exiles March 23 Patch Notes:

Performance and stability
  • Optimized memory performance regarding the Golem shaping system.
Exploit Fixes
  • Addressed an exploit regarding rotating in combat with a controller.
Combat fIxes
  • The Blood Moon Beast should now kill with one hit as intended, despite the Steel Thewed perk.
General Bugfixes
  • Fixed an issue that could block control when summoning an avatar.
  • Fixed an issue that would make it not possible to buy items from vendors in dedicated servers.
  • Implemented a number of fixes and improvements to the backend system which should result in a more robust experience when acquiring and spending Crom Coins.
  • Updated Corrupted Bear recipes to use the correct pet food.
  • Addressed a number of small visual issues with Golems where their tools or weapons would show offset under specific circumstances.
  • Addressed a number of other small visual issues regarding Golems.
  • Fixed an issue that could cause the Armor Display to not render correctly after a server restart.

In case you haven’t played in a while, the big Season 3: Age of Sorcery patch was released last week, and you can read everything new from it right here.

Source: Funcom forums

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The Witcher 3 Update on PC for March 23 Improves DLSS 3

  by   Alex Co  
9:46 am in News

CD Projekt RED has issued The Witcher 3 update for March 23 on PC, and this improves the stability of DLSS 3! Check out the official patch notes and announcement for it below.

The Witcher 3 Update for March 23 Patch Notes:

A hotfix for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is out on PC. It improves the stability of the game running on the GeForce RTX 40 Series Graphics Cards related to DLSS 3. The game version won’t change.

Players shouldn’t expect a new game version from this hotfix, and for those not aware, this patch should improve The Witcher 3 on PC’s stability while running on the GeForce RTX 40 cards with NVIDIA DLSS3.

Don’t forget, we just got the big 4.02 patch last week! You can read the full changelog right here, but we’ve also included the PC-specific technical fixes outlined in it:

PC-SPECIFIC

  • Improved CPU core utilization in the DX 12 version.
  • Restored horizon-based ambient occlusion. Players who had previously turned Ambient Occlusion off will need to do so again. You can find it in Options → Video → Graphics.
  • Fixed an issue where the “My Rewards” section was not localized in REDlauncher.
  • Fixed an issue with a flickering landscape in Toussaint that occurred when NVIDIA HairWorks was disabled.
  • Fixed an issue related to particle optimization which could result in temporary stuttering.

Same as always, if there’s a new patch released for the game, we’ll have it up! Bookmark our The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt game hub for the latest news.

Source: The Witcher

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LEGO 2K Drive Different Editions and New Screenshots Revealed

  by   James Lara  
9:09 am in News

With the reveal of LEGO 2K drive now official, 2K, and Visual Concepts have released some brand-new screenshots, as well as the content included in the LEGO 2K Drive different editions that will be available at launch!

LEGO 2K Drive Screenshots:

LEGO 2K Drive Editions and Pre-order Bonuses:

Standard Edition ($59.99) – Includes the base game for those buying either the PS4, Xbox One, PC, or Nintendo Switch Version. 

Standard Edition ($69.99) – Includes the base game for those buying either the PS5 or Xbox Series version. 

Cross-Gen Standard Edition (details to be updated) – The press release indicated this was an edition, though it did not provide pricing. If this is like any of the other 2K cross-gen editions, then it’ll be a bundle of old and current-gen versions of the game.

Awesome Edition ($99.99) – Includes a new vehicle, vehicle flair, in-game minifigure, and the Year 1 Drive Pass (four season content drops).

Awesome Rivals Edition ($119.99) – Includes multiple vehicles, a vehicle flair, multiple in-game minifigures, and the Year 1 Drive Pass (four season content drops).

Pre-ordering any of the standard editions (already included in the Awesome and Awesome Rivals Editions) will grant the following items:

  • Aquadirt Racerpack
    • Aquadirt Racer Street Car
    • Aquadirt Racer Off-road Car
    • Aquadirt Racer Boat

LEGO 2K Drive will be available on May 19 for the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, PC, and Nintendo Switch. 

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2K Games Announces LEGO 2K Drive With Gameplay Trailer and Features List; Launches May 19

  by   James Lara  
9:05 am in News

Launching May 19, 2023, here’s our first look at 2K Games and Visual Concept’s upcoming LEGO racer, LEGO 2K Drive in this new trailer showcasing gameplay! Not only that, but we have the features list as well courtesy of 2K!

LEGO 2K Drive Gameplay Trailer and Features List:

If it weren’t for the leaks earlier this week, we’d say this was certainly a huge surprise. Nonetheless, based on the trailer, the game does look fantastic both visually and gameplay-wise, and we cannot wait to see more of it. Luckily that won’t be long, as the game is releasing in just two months! 

In the meantime, here’s some additional information, including the confirmation of the game taking place in an open world. 

Features

  • A Story in a Vast Open World: Players will journey across Bricklandia’s multiple unique biome regions as they compete against a series of charismatic rivals with hopes of one day winning the coveted Sky Cup Trophy. In LEGO 2K Drive, players choose how they want to play, with a wide-open world to explore full of racing, minigames, challenges, collectibles, things to destroy, and well-known vehicles from LEGO themes like City, Creator, Speed Champions and more.
  • High-Octane LEGO Racing: Racing in LEGO 2K Drive is a fast-paced, off-the-wall experience as players battle across a broad range of tracks while taking advantage of unique power-up abilities that can transform a player’s standing in the race with the touch of a button.
  • Unique Customization: LEGO 2K Drive introduces a diverse customization system that allows players to build their own vehicles to suit their tastes, with over 1,000 unique LEGO pieces available over the course of their adventure, in addition to a wealth of color designs, stickers, flairs, and more.
  • Play Solo or Together: LEGO 2K Drive offers robust co-op and thrilling competitive multiplayer to enjoy with others. Play with family and friends via local, 2-person split-screen or match online with other intrepid racers of similar skill levels.

Lego 2K Drive will be available for the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and PC on May 19, 2023. Pre-orders are now available across all platforms. 

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