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Nioh 3 Release Date Set for Feb. 2026; Different Editions Revealed

by James Lara

September 25, 2025 7:22 pm in News

Good news, Nioh fans: Nioh 3 has a release date, and it’s set for February 6, 2026.

If you’re interested in the upcoming sequewl, pre-orders are now live for both PS5 and PC, with different editions available, including a special physical edition for PlayStation gamers.

Nioh 3 Celebrates Its Release Date With a New Story Trailer

As announced during yesterday’s PlayStation State of Play Event, Nioh 3 is launching on February 6, 2026, on the PS5 and PC. This news is celebrated with a new “launch date” trailer, which is actually a story trailer that reveals new details about the game’s plot.

With the release date now announced, pre-orders are live on both PS5 and PC, featuring different editions. Here’s what they are:

Nioh 3 Different Editions

Standard Edition

Platforms: PS5, PC
Pre-order bonuses
- Hellfire Equipment Set (Hellfire Warrior Armor set + Hellfire Ninja Attire set)
- Scampuss Furball Netsuke Charm (accessory)

Digital Deluxe Edition

Platforms: PS5, PC
Pre-order bonuses
- Hellfire Equipment Set (Hellfire Warrior Armor set + Hellfire Ninja Attire set)
- Scampuss Furball Netsuke Charm (accessory)
Deluxe Content
- Infernal Weapons Set – 14 types
- Kodama Netsuke Charm accessory
- Two add-on DLCs
- Season Pass – Can be bought separately and includes the two add-on DLC from the Digital Deluxe, the Chijiko Netsuke Charm accessory, and more (TBA)

Steelbook Edition

Platforms: PS5
Base Game
Two exclusive bonus DLCs

Nioh 3 TREASURE BOX

Platforms: PS5 exclusive through NIS America
Base game
A Scampuss Furball Nesuke Charm Keychain
A Nioh 3 Original Desk Pad
The Official Artbook
Nioh 3 Selection Soundtrack CD.

To think that Nioh 3 was just announced last June, and it already has a release date! I suppose that’s not that big of a surprise, considering it did have a timed demo that felt fairly far in development. Still, glad to know that it finally has a date attached to it, along with some post-launch support already being planned for it.

Nioh 3 officially arrives on PS5 and PC on February 6, 2026.

Tags: Nioh Nioh 3 Team Ninja

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A gamer at heart, James has been working for MP1st for the last decade to do exactly what he loves, writing about video games and having fun doing it. Growing up in the 90's gaming has been in his DNA since the days of NES. One day he hopes to develop his own game.

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Battlefield 6’s Portal Shown Off Where Your Imagination Can Run Wild

by Alex Co

4:41 pm in News

While the majority of gamers are excited for Battlefield 6 due to its multiplayer, creative types might be looking forward to seeing what the game’s Portal mode can do.

Battlefield Studios has given us a taste of that today, as a new video highlighting the mode has been released.

Players will be able to create almost any type of match, scenario or just craziness they can think that’s available in the game’s virtual sandbox tools.

Check out the video for yourself to see what we mean.

Battlefield 6 Portal Will Deliver Fresh Experiences by the Community

6 minutes of Portal Gameplay on various modes :

– Parkour Extraction
– Top of the World
– Jet Race
– Bomb Defusal
– Holdout (horde mode) pic.twitter.com/qwBF6rm7Fe

— BATTLEFIELD PORTAL (@BF_Portal_Hub) September 25, 2025

As you can see, things can get crazy in Battlefield 6’s Portal. You can set up a racing-type game, have rooftops as your battlegrounds and a lot more.

We ran an article about Battlefield Portal that discusses some of its creation tools and possibilities, which I suggest gamers give a read.

In other Battlefield 6 news, if you haven’t already, check out our first good look at the game’s campaign.

For console gamers, it’s been confirmed by the devs that the game will feature its own macro detection to catch Cronus cheaters. Controller users can also expect “Aim Assist 2.0,” which requires more skill in order to do well compared to previous aim assists in shooters.

Battlefield 6 will launch on October 10 on the PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, and this will feature the Portal mode as part of the overall package.

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MindsEye New Update 1.011 Adds New Content for Free via Patch 4.1

by Alex Co

4:30 pm in Title Updates and Patches

Build a Rocket Boy has something special for MindsEye plaeyrs today, as the developers have released patch 4.1, and this adds new missions for free!

Console gamers will see this as MindsEye update 1.011 (complete version 01.011.000), and the free content will depend on what edition of the game you own.

MindsEye Free Content Delivered via Sept. 25 Update Version 1.011

To play, open the MindsEye Menu, select the Play tile, go to BARB Content, and search for one of the new missions.

Standard Edition

For Players with the Standard Edition of MindsEye, you will receive two new Missions; Race – Rough Riding and Drone Race – Highs and Lows.

Race – Rough Riding

Rough Riding is a time-trial road race that tears through Redrock City at twilight. The course is fast, unforgiving, and designed to test your control.

Drone Race – Highs and Lows

Take to the skies in this first-person drone race across the full expanse of Redrock City. Weave through skyscrapers and dive into alleyways in Highs and Lows.

Deluxe Edition

Deluxe Edition players receive the two Standard missions plus two additional challenges: Race – Riding the Storm and Survival Horde – Motel Hell.

Race – Riding the Storm

Face the elements in Riding the Storm, a high-speed time-trial. Rain-slick roads and tight corners demand precision, speed, and absolute control.

Survival Horde – Motel Hell

Set in the chaotic aftermath of the MindsEye Campaign, Motel Hell throws you into a relentless survival horde where the clock is your enemy and the robots never stop coming. The longer you last, the harder it gets. Rack up your score, hold your ground, and see how long you can survive.

This is a good move by the developers to keep the game’s player base busy and happy while they work on further optimization and bug fixes.

Tags: MindsEye

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Rust Update 1.6 Adds Halloween Content via Patch 1.006.006

by Alex Co

3:28 pm in Title Updates and Patches

Double Eleven has deployed Rust update 1.6 on all platforms, and this already brings the game’s Halloween content to the shooter. Console owners will see today’s patch as Rust update 1.006.006, and it has the same changelog as the PC version.

Check out the complete list of added content, as well as the gameplay fixes straight from the developers.

Rust’s New Update on Sept. 25 Brings Patch 1.6/1.006.006 Content and Improvements

ADDED

Halloween: New Halloween content includes new loot drops such as the Frankenstein and Mummy masks, and Frankenstein parts which can be used to craft a Frankenstein’s monster. The event will only be available for a limited time on official servers from October 16th to November 6th, and will also be available to Community Server owners from the same start date.
New Deployable: Triangle Planter Box – A triangular planter with a maximum capacity of 4 seeds.

COMMUNITY SERVER CHANGES

Command scheduling should now work as intended when using “CreateAction ConvarScheduleAction”
Seasonal Event loading screen appears correctly when an event starts or ends.
Scarecrow and Gingerbread NPCs do not turn invisible if an admin/owner changes the seasonal event while players are still in a dungeon.
Players in spectate mode will no longer experience stuttering when moving the camera around.
Added a progress timer when deploying Short and High Ice Walls.
Candy Cane Club no longer gets stuck mid-air when equipped by players.
Fixed visual issues when firing a weapon in the Gingerbread Portal.

GAMEPLAY

Patrol Helicopters no longer fall through the world when destroyed.
Players are now able to move the Scrap Transport Helicopter when it is in drive mode.
Replacing engine parts from a stack will no longer consume the full stack.
Fixed an issue where using Quick Drop on a building plan or placeable object causes the Building Preview to appear after an item is dropped.
Improved performance when shooting at scientists with a full-auto weapon with its flashlight turned on.
Players are now blocked from using other gestures after surrendering.
Backpacks no longer become unusable after dying while surrendering and simultaneously joining a Rock, Paper, Scissors game.
Improved performance in Sewer Branch.
Stopping the Halloween event will correctly remove all Halloween items.
Updated the model of the jackhammer when held by a player, in the skin store and locker.
Halloween candies in a filled Pumpkin Bucket do not get stuck mid-air after players move around.
Vampire Stake no longer gets stuck mid-air when thrown, dropped, or equipped by players.

VISUAL

Made visual improvements to the Halloween Dungeon door.
Candies that appear during the Candy Hunt now rotate and sparkle.
Made visual improvements to the grass and foliage.
Motorbikes with sidecars no longer have stuttering animation when viewed by the driver or the player in the sidecar.
Fixed several fire VFX issues in the hot air balloon.
Launch Site Pit no longer appears covered when viewed from a distance.
Fixed some visuals on the Oxum’s Gas Station rooftop.
Mounds at the Junkyard now have the correct textures applied.
Fixed instances of lighting being too bright while walking down the slope at Launch Site during daytime.
Throwing a satchel charge now correctly has all three fuses lit.
Colours on the buttons at the Drone Terminal no longer bleed into each other.
Muzzle flash now appears correctly in first person when firing a weapon.
Equipping a weapon with an attachment through the inventory menu will correctly show the weapon attachment on the gun.
The laser sight now correctly originates from the weapon, and follows the gun’s direction when gesturing.
Doors for excavator cabins in Junkyard now use the correct textures.
Fixed an issue where tools, weapons and certain parts of the environment had a ghosting effect.
Fixed an issue where the player model’s shorts will clip to their right leg when walking, jumping, or sitting down.
Players are now able to see their attire when using gestures and while equipping certain items in first person.
Shadows appear correctly when players put down metal sheet structures.
Light from Flashlights, Weapon Flashlights, Miners Hat, Flares and Ceiling Lights will no longer disappear after a short distance.
Locked Down Vending Machine icon now correctly shows its keypad.
Skinned rocks no longer turn invisible when players are holding it.
Certain skins no longer appear transparent or see through in the skin store or the locker preview.
Fixed the colours and animation of the Retrowave Assault Rifle.
Deep Freeze Hoodie has the correct colours when viewing the skin in the skin store, locker, and inventory.
Plague Doctor Hatchet no longer appears dark in the shade.
Fixed visible stretching when equipping snow jackets.
Skinned stockless Thompson skins are now the same size as the default Thompson.
Fixed the brightness of the eyes on the Scarecrow NPC.
Fixed an issue where the NPCs in the Halloween dungeon will have missing weapons.
Placing down a wooden cross will no longer disappear after a short distance.
Fixed lighting issues for Space Trooper Metal Chestplate and Deep Freeze Chair in the skin store or locker preview.
Updated the model of the Wicked Jackhammer when dropped.

UI

Updated loot panel for the treasure box and tackle box.
Swapping items on the hotbar/inventory slot with any other items no longer copies the stack amount onto the replaced item.
Fixed a bug where the water volume text would not show the correct amount after transferring the water to a backpack.
Stackable items now correctly stack and split based on the amount available.

AUDIO

Assault Rifle SFX now plays correctly.
Chicken gesture will now play the SFX even if the player is not holding a tool/weapon.
Scarecrow NPCs have their roaring SFX play correctly when nearby a player.

Don’t be surprised to see a follow-up patch by Double Eleven, as that sometimes happens with major updates.

In other shooter news, check out our first good look at Battlefield 6’s single-player campaign.

Tags: Rust

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Assassin’s Creed Shadows Minor Update Released as Patch 1.013.084

by Alex Co

3:10 pm in Title Updates and Patches

Ubisoft has released a minor update for Assassin’s Creed Shadows today for patch 1.1.3. Please note that there will be no new content added to this, as it was primarily released to enhance the gameplay experience.

For those on consoles, you’ll see this download appear as Assassin’s Creed Shadows update 1.013.084, and it’s a smaller download than what we’re used to.

Given the version 1.1.1 patch increased the level cap, and even introduced a new free story quest, it’s understandable that this one is a lot slimmer than usual.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows New Update on Sept. 25 Should Improve Stability

File Size Download Per Platform

PS5: 0.53 GB
Xbox Series X|S: 32.74 GB
PC: 11.91 GB
Steam: 0.34 GB

The hotfix improves “multiple stability issues” in the game, according to Ubisoft. That’s about it, and there are no front-facing changes made.

If you haven’t logged into the game in a while, the big 1.1.1 patch introduced the following new content for free:

New Free Story Quest (Go With the Bo)
Level Cap Increase
New Hideout Upgrades
Advance Time of Day
Improved Scouts
Enhanced Gear Quality
New Project: Sanctuary
New Anomalies in Awaji
Uncapped Cutscenes

There’s also a long list of bug fixes included with that update. Check out our article for more information about this and the new content.

Tags: Assassin's Creed Shadows

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UFC 5 Update 1.027 Adds Joshua Van, Various Changes

by Alex Co

2:57 pm in Title Updates and Patches

Electronic Arts (EA) has another free fighter dropping for UFC 5 today, and players will see it added once patch 1.027 has been downloaded and installed.

This adds Flyweight Joshua Van, as well as new Alter Egos arriving on September 30.

There are also bug fixes and even a gameplay adjustment for specific submissions.

UFC 5 New Update on Sept. 25 Adds a New Fighter and Adjustments

General

New fighters
- Joshua Van
- Additional Alter Egos coming September 30th
New assorted vanity rewards added

Gameplay

Fixed an issue where player stamina would not drain when performing Full Mount Armbar and Triangle submissions

Bugs

Updated some outdated audio during certain fighter walkout announcements
Fixed some incorrect button callouts in the Moves screen
Fixed some errors causing weight class selection to operate inconsistently in certain situations
Fixed some rare crashes

Expect another patch housing new roster additions in the coming months. Given how the developers release these fighters, the next on should be in October or in November at the latest.

Tags: UFC UFC 5

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Apex Legends New Update on Sept. 25 Applies Fixes Aura Bug and More via Patch 2.95/1.000.109

by Alex Co

2:42 pm in Title Updates and Patches

Respawn Entertainment has released a new Apex Legends patch on consoles and PC, which focuses on bug fixes. Expect this to be a small download, and if you’re on consoles, you’ll see this as Apex Legends update 2.95/1.000.190.

Main issues fixed include Auras now show the correct rank in lobbies, alongside other items. This is a minor patch, so don’t expect significant changes.With the Wild Iron Event update released two weeks ago, it’s understandable that today’s update focuses on fixes more than anything else.

Apex Legends Latest Update Houses Aura, Mirage Fixes Patch 1.000.100/2.95

Here are the confirmed fixes via Respawn:

Auras now show the correct rank in the lobby
Mirage now receives appropriate Evo Points after a teammate uses their Class Perk Ability
Reverted Trident boost input binding to its pre-26.1 state (we have a future fix coming to revert the air brake input binding)

Outside of the short list above, Respawn is also sorting out other bugs, and here are the latest ones being looked at based on the official Apex Legends Trello board.

ON OUR RADAR

Shaders frequently recompiling when starting the game
Founder’s badge shows as locked, but can still be equipped
Reports of high CPU usage while running the game
Inactive EVO Harvester maintains hitbox from active state

INVESTIGATING

[Xbox] FPS drops with Bloodhound Ult

FIX IN PROGRESS

[Sentinel] Unresponsive after first shot
[Retro Packs] Visual error with progress bar, still tracking in backend
New notifications for gifts that were previously granted
[Mirage] Received EVO from squadmates is inconsistent
[Wildcard] Interact prompt for Wildcard different from BR, blocking weapon reload
Adjust color correction for some Legend HUDs

Once another update is released by Respawn, expect it here on MP1st.

Tags: Apex legends

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Borderlands 4 Update 1.003 Is the First Major Patch; Adds FOV Slider on Consoles

by Alex Co

1:32 pm in Title Updates and Patches

Gearbox Software has released the first major patch for Borderlands 4, and this time, consoles are included. Not only does this improve game performance, but it also adds new features as well.

Console players will see this as Borderlands 4 update 1.003 (complete version 01.003.000), and this adds a Field-of-View (FOV) slider, and a lot of bug fixes.

Read on for the complete patch notes straight from Gearbox.

Borderlands 4’s New Update on Sept. 25 Applies Major Improvements via Patch 1.003

Weekly Activities:

Weekly Big Encore Boss has switched to a tougher variant of a different existing boss with an even more rewarding loot pool for those that take it on.
The Weekly Wildcard Mission has changed. These Missions feature a guaranteed Legendary drop that you can repeatedly earn to get your ideal roll.
Maurice’s Black Market Vending Machine has moved to another location and changed its offerings. Remember, while the location is the same, your vending machine items are different from other players, so ask around to see if someone has the item you’re looking for!

Stability & Performance

Improvements to stability and performance.
Addressed various instances of hitching, low FPS, and crashes.
We are continuing to investigate and will make further improvements to stability and performance.
Updated character animations for performance improvements.
Graphics Preset could be set to High or Very High when using Run Auto-Detect in Visual Menu.
[Xbox] Corrected an issue where players would get a black screen after the Vault Symbol loading screen.
Addressed rare issues of infinite loading screens during crossplay.
Improved loading of characters in menus to reduce visible delays when entering character select.

Rewards & Progression

Addressed a reported issue where players could lose or be rewarded unintended extra Skill Points in multiplayer.
Addressed an issue that could prevent Contract target enemies from consistently spawning.
Updated Repkit lifesteal challenge to track lifesteal from any source.
Prevented region discovery trophies/achievements from unlocking before discovering all areas.
Prevented instances of unowned DLC content appearing in chests or in menus.
Improved clarity of DLC-related warnings and reward availability.
Addressed a reported issue where the Reward Center could stop working after claiming the Gilded Glory Pack rewards.
Rewards Center popup now correctly excludes already-claimed cosmetics.
Reduced sell prices on Gilded Glory Pack gear in Vending Machines.
Updated the Break Free Pack reward bundle to redeem properly in all instances.
Challenge timing has been updated so players can properly progress from Ultimate Vault Hunter (UVH) 4 to UVH 5 after completing the required Wildcard Mission.
- When ranking up in multiplayer, players that are not the host will not see the change to their UVH level, but will be able to switch to the higher level. This will be addressed in an upcoming update.
Updated Class Mods to prevent them from dropping with incorrect skill points.

Vault Hunter Changes and Balance Adjustments

Harlowe the Gravitar

Gravitar Ground State Capstone has been corrected to remove inaccurate verbiage about enemies taking reduced damage when they do not.
Gravitar Flux Generator no longer heals enemies with Potential Transference Capstone.
Updated Gravitar Accretion passive to consistently grant Lifesteal to allies.
Addressed various reported issues with Gravitar Unstable Energy Pocket created from CHROMA Accelerator Action Skill.
- Includes instances where it would not disappear properly, convert to Cryo Damage, or split as intended with certain skill tree combinations. Skills that saw updates: Special Purpose Magnets Augment, The Shattering Light Capstone, QED passive, Break the Ice passive, Containment Breach Augment, and Eureka! Passive.

Amon the Forgeknight

Forgeknight Primal Surge passive now properly restores Shield and Ammo.
Forgeknight Firewall Action Skill has been adjusted so Vengeance cannot be stored by Firewall before Scourge is active, as intended.
Forgeknight Onslaughter Rocket Punch now connects more reliably with shielded enemies.
Addressed a reported issue with Forgeknight Forgeaxe not consistently seeking nearby enemies.

Vex the Siren

Addressed a reported issue with Siren Grave Harvest Augment being triggered while Incarnate is not active.
Addressed a reported issue where Siren Blight Attunement passive could occasionally fail to damage the Timekeeper.
Damage caused by Siren Spirit Bomb passive now counts properly as Companion Damage and changes its color to match attuned element.

Rafa the Exo-Soldier

Addressed a reported issue preventing Exo-Soldier Blowout passive from stacking properly when repeating Action Skills.

Gameplay

Addressed a reported issue in the “Overwriting a Wrong” Side Mission where nodes would not spawn consistently.
Addressed a reported issue in the “Talk to Zadra” Mission where the objective could fail if players exited and relaunched mid-dialogue.
Updated beam hit detection, as it was causing beams to not be blocked properly. Eg: Forgeknight Forgeshield.
Repkits now consistently consume the correct amount of charges after activating Forgeknight Scourge action skill.
Prevented Forgeknight from sliding at the end of Molten Slam.
Addressed various reported instances of enemies getting stuck.
- Impacted Missions: during “Kill Order Forces” in the Fadefields, “His Vile Sanctum” Mission, and “A Lot to Process” Mission.
Addressed reported desync issues observed with Lightweight Armature enemy movement in multiplayer.
Updated Zadra’s Lab Fast Travel unlock to after discovery.

Gear

Vladof Atling Gun Heavy Weapon Ordnance now properly targets Primordial Guardian Inceptus.
Queen’s Rest Pistols with Daedalus Ammoswitcher licensed underbarrel now shoot the correct projectiles.
Gear with the Short Circuit Augment now traces properly toward enemies instead of random directions.
Addressed reported edge cases where interrupting reload could cause ammo desyncs that would prevent ammo from firing.

Gear Balance Changes:

Hellwalker: now always spawns with Fire element.
Tediore weapons: +10% Damage and +10% magazine size.
Order Pistol Lucky Clover (Rocket Reload): increased fire rate.
Order Sniper Rifle Fisheye: increased Damage.

UI & UX

Updated gear thumbnails in cases where they did not display properly, and ensured stand-in thumbnails load properly.
Updated various UI visuals for alignment, consistency, and clarity.
Adjusted inventory dropdown menus to prevent unintended selected changes.
Added D-pad navigation support to the Reward Center and improved handling of the Inventory Overflow message.
Prevented Matchmaking Menu hint bar from displaying incorrect prompts when joining another player’s game.
Addressed compass occasionally displaying incorrect location name after teleporting.
Updated localization and various text descriptions across the game.
Added various improvements to compass, custom waypoint placement, and ECHO location.

Visuals

Addressed carryable objects disappearing or appearing in the wrong location after being picked up; includes cases in Ready to Blow, Lost Capsules, and Hangover Helper Missions.
Improved triggering of Armor Segment breaks VFX when Shield Capacity effects expire.
Updated NPC and enemy pathing.
Addressed VFX concerns with various weapons, vehicles, and elemental states.
Various animation updates.
Various visual updates and improvements.
Adjusted rift portal effect to corrected visuals.
Updated ECHO-4 to have correct positioning when viewing various menus, and to prevent clipping.
Ambient critters have a more natural spawn behavior.

Audio

DJs in Carcadia Burn and Fadefields now play their VO when starting or completing Contracts.
Adjusted radio music mix for improved audibility.
Added missing audio for multiple weapon types, customization, and menu navigation.
Reduced instances of voiceover cutting out during Missions.
Updated startup movies to have correct audio.

Settings & Accessibility

[Xbox/PlayStation] Enabled Field of View (FOV) slider on console.
- Note: Increasing the FOV past the default could cause some dips in performance.
Vehicle Field of View settings will now be changed for both users when playing in splitscreen.

Misc

Addressed reported instances of incorrect or deleted characters appearing in Menu or Lobbies.
Enabled Tab key in SHiFT UI.
Added haptic feedback for controllers to Exo-Soldier Unmissable Missiles Augment.
Updated Credits listing.

For more on Borderlands 4, check out our best controller settings for the best experience.

Once Gearbox releases a new patch, expect it here on MP1st.

Tags: Borderlands Borderlands 4

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World War Z Heavy Ordnance Update Brings New Content via Patch 1.032/1.69

by Alex Co

8:35 am in Title Updates and Patches

Saber Interactive continues its excellent support for zombie shooter World War Z with the release of the Heavy Ordnance update on all platforms.

This content drop adds new weapons, new weapon perks, custom frames, and more, which console gamers will see as World War Z update 1.032/1.69.

For the complete changelog and new item details, head on below.

World War Z’s Latest Update on Sept. 25 Brings the Heavy Ordnance Content via Patch 1.69/1.032.000

New Content

Added 24 new perks for heavy weapons:

Chainsaw: Massacre, Bloodbath, and Strong Grip.
Machinegun: Quick Hands, Heavyweight Loadout, and Precision Grip.
MGL: Flying High, Compact Explosives, and Friend Not Foe.
RPG Launcher: Backbast, Backup Plan, and Friend Not Foe.
Heavy Assault Shotgun: Shockwave, Explosive Ammo, and Fearless.
Payload Rifle: Hunter’s Instinct, Self-Safe, and Focused Firepower.
Flamethrower: Napalm, Extended Tank, and Heat.
Multi-Shot Rocket Launcher: Backblast, Dragon’s Breath, and Friend Not Foe.

Added 12 new perks for standard weapons:

Target Lock for Le Clairon.
Flechettes for BSS-2.
Loner for ARK-103.
People Person for PAC-15.
Safe Reload for Paladin LMG.
Razor Fangs for Gal 9.
Deadly Precision for HW416.
Death Race for Geist 17MP.
Scavenger for American 180.
Shadow Step for Mk110.
Lawbringer for Casull.
Through-and-through for DE50.

Added six new mutators: Dead Pirate, Paralytic toxin, Ouch!, Sharing is Caring, Arm Weakness, and Slot machine.
Added three new custom portrait frames: Bigger Guns, Dracula, and Pyromaniac.

Added Vibrant Halloween Weapon Skin Pack: Five skins for the Scout Rifle – Mini-21, Light Automatic Weapon – Paladin LMG, Advanced SMG – Keris V10, Universal Bullpup Rifle – AUR, and Chainsaw – SchreiTech Forest Warrior.
Added Raging Phoenix Weapon Skin Pack: Five skins for the Flamethrower, Grenade Launcher – Thumper GL, Compact SMG – Gal9, Assault Rifle – ARK-103, and Assault Shotgun – Taiga-12.
Added new trinket “Eyes jar”.

Resolved Issues

Fixed issues with yellow notifications appearing despite the weapon section not having new updates or upgrades.
Fixed weapon textures for some of the Taiga-12 skins.
Fixed multiple bugs with weapon sounds disappearing on consoles.
Added a direct link to the store from the “DLC Unavailable” pop-up on PC.

Localization Issues

Fixed localization for the challenge ‘Heavy master’ in the Russian language.
Fixed localization for weapons perks Bounty Hunter, Long range focus, Mid range focus, and Point-blank Focus II in the Chinese (Traditional) language.
Fixed localization for the class perk Samurai in the Chinese (Traditional) language.

Once Saber releases another content drop or a hotfix, we’ll have it here on MP1st.

Another game by the studio that’s still getting a ton of support is Space Marine 2, which got a balance patch just last week.

Tags: World War Z

Alex Co

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Hollow Knight: Silksong New Update 1.000.006/1.06 Silently Slinks Out on Sept. 25

by Alex Co

8:16 am in Title Updates and Patches

While console gamers just received the latest patch for Hollow Knight: Silksong that was released on PC earlier, Team Cherry pushed out another update that’s available now for players.

For now, we can confirm that it’s available on PS5 and PS4, which gamers will see as Hollow Knight: Silksong update 1.000.006/1.06. This is a small download.

Hollow Knight: Silksong Mysteriously Gets a Surprise Update as Version 1.000.006/1/06

Unfortunately, Team Cherry has not said anything about today’s update, and we’re hoping that changes within the day. Chances are, this is a minor patch that addresses performance issues, but we can’t be certain until the developers comment on it.

There are minor performance issues in the game, which should be fixed in this update and the succeeding ones the devs roll out.

In the meantime, if you haven’t seen the changes made in the patch released a few days ago, here’s the list:

Added Dithering effect option in Advanced video settings. Reduces colour banding but can slightly soften the appearance of foreground assets. Defaults to ‘Off’.
Updated Herald’s Wish achievement description to clarify that players must both complete the wish and finish the game.
Fixed Savage Beastfly in Far Fields sometimes remaining below the lava.
Fixed rare cases of Shrine Guardian Seth getting out of bounds during battle.
Fixed rare case of Second Sentinel knocking the player out of bounds during battle.
Added catch to prevent Lugoli sometimes flying off screen and not returning during battle.
Further reduced chance of Silk Snippers getting stuck out of bounds in Chapel of the Reaper battle.
Fixed various instances of dying to bosses while killing them causing death sequences to play messily or out of sync.
Fixed Shaman Binding into a bottom transition causing a softlock.
Cocoon positions in some locations updated to prevent it spawning in inaccessible areas.
Fixed Liquid Lacquer courier delivery not being accessible in Steel Soul mode.
Fixed some NPCs not correctly playing cursed hint dialogues in certain instances.
Fixed Pondcatcher Reed not being able to fly away after singing.
Fixed Verdania memory orbs sometimes replaying layered screen-edge burst effects.
Fixed the break counter not working for certain multihitter tools eg Conchcutter.
Fixed Volt Filament damage multiplier not applying for certain Silk Skills.
Fixed Cogflies and Wisps inappropriately targeting Skullwings.
Fixed Cogflies incorrectly resetting their HP to full on scene change.
Fixed Curveclaw always breaking on the first hit after being deflected.
Fixed Plasmium Phial and Flea Brew sometimes not restoring as intended at benches.
Various other smaller tweaks and fixes.

If Team Cherry releases an official changelog, or if we find a specific fix or two from the patch, we’ll update the article with the info.

For those that know what got fixed, leave a comment and let us know.

Tags: Hollow Knight Silksong

Alex Co

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Hitman 3 Update 1.033/1.32 Features Bruce Lee as an Ally in New Content Drop

by Damien Seeto

7:54 am in Title Updates and Patches

Usually, IO Interactive uses celebrity targets for Agent 47 to kill, but this time, players will ally themselves with Bruce Lee in a new Hitman 3 update (or Hitman World of Assassination if you refer to it as that).

The new Hitman 3 update is available and should appear as version 1.033 on current-gen platforms, and version 1.32 on last-gen.

Read on to see the full patch notes on this unique collaboration, which the developers call the “Season of the Dragon”

Hitman 3’s Latest Update on Sept. 25 Brings the Season of the Dragon via Patch 1.033/1.32

CELEBRITY ELUSIVE TARGET

September 25 – November 20 | Bruce Lee stars in a new mission

The Season of the Dragon brings a new Celebrity Elusive Target Mission with a twist. It introduces martial arts legend Bruce Lee as an undercover agent, tasked with infiltrating Concord Union through their underground tournament at the Himmapan Hotel. Bruce Lee will rely on your support to overcome the syndicate’s nefarious tricks and secure his place inside. Victory for him means success for you.

Free Starter Pack players will have a chance to experience this new Celebrity Elusive Target through a two-level Arcade contract, The Dragon, featuring Bruce Lee. Upon failure, progress will restart from the first level, and the contract will be locked for 12 hours until the player can attempt to play the contract again.

The original ‘one chance only’ Elusive Target will only be available to World of Assassination players. Players who launch the Elusive Target will earn “The Master Martial Artist Suit”.

Additionally, we will be releasing a brand new DLC pack to all platforms, The Bruce Lee Pack. This includes The Dragon, a two-level Arcade contract featuring Bruce Lee, along with new melee weapons and Freelancer Safehouse cosmetic items.

The Bruce Lee Pack includes:

The Yellow Tracksuit
Kali Sticks
Golden Dragon Scissors
Jade Dagger
A set of four Freelancer Safehouse cosmetics items, inspired by the Elusive Target mission
The Dragon – a two-level Arcade contract featuring Bruce Lee

The Elusive Target mission will be available to play from September 25th to November 20th.

TWITCH DROPS

September 25th – Twitch Drop: Star Apple
We are releasing a brand-new Twitch Drop, the “Star Apple”.
Link your Twitch account to your IOI account and simply watch your fellow Agents on Twitch to unlock this brand-new item. For a reminder on how to earn this reward:

Link your IOI Account to your Twitch account.
Watch a cumulative 30 minutes of HITMAN World of Assassination on Twitch between September 25th and October 12th, 2025.
Any streamer playing under the HITMAN World of Assassination category on Twitch is eligible for Twitch Drops.

October 16th – Twitch Drop: The Purple Streak Crowbar
A second Twitch Drop will be coming to provide Agent 47 with more tools (and more purple) for the job. Please refer to the guidelines above on how to earn this reward, and below for its time window:

Watch a cumulative 30 minutes of HITMAN World of Assassination on Twitch between October 16th and November 2nd, 2025.

November 7th – Twitch Drop: The Dragon Duck
No Season of the Dragon would be complete without The Dragon Duck. The third Twitch Drop can be claimed like the two other drops during this time window:

Watch a cumulative 30 minutes of HITMAN World of Assassination on Twitch between November 7th and November 16th, 2025.

NEW CHALLENGES

September 27th – Right in the Pie Hole
In Colorado, presentation is everything, even when it involves seasonal treats. Do this correctly to earn the Pretzel.

October 30th – Full-Bodied
Bury the secrets of Dartmoor and leave them to ferment to earn The Sangfroid Suit.

NEW FEATURED CONTRACTS

September 25 – Assassin’s Curse by Anonymous Kreator

Created by a group that prefers to remain hidden in the shadows, this set of contracts is inspired by the Season of The Dragon.

Here are the contracts forged in secrecy:

The Katana That Never Sleeps – Unknown Agent 1
Shuriken of Silence – Unknown Agent 2
Lethal Hands – Unknown Agent 3
The Ancient Fiber – Unknown Agent 4
Restore the Honor Back to Security – Unknown Agent 5
A Ninja’s Promise – Unknown Agent 6
Shaolin Handymen – Unknown Agent 7
The Ever Flowing Tanto – Unknown Agent 8
Crouching Assassin Hidden Neckbreaker – Unknown Agent 9
Fiberwire Is a Hidden Art – Unknown Agent 10

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October 30 – Kazuha’s Japanese Horror Tales to Welcome Autumn comes and Thank

As the leaves fall and the nights grow longer, whispers of Japanese horror echo through the shadows.

Here are the spooky contracts:

Bakemono – Sniff
Jigoku Shojo – Turaku
Loudly Silent – Bitterball
The Tomie Termination – Melusca
Revenge of the Fugu Fish – gibfrag
Kuchisake Otoko – Zubin47
The Curse of Uzumaki – MYT
Noroi – Vicks
Ring a Ring o’ Roses – Wigglyweevil211
The Grudge – Wigglyweevil211

Step into these chilling contracts crafted by the community if you dare…

RETURNING ELUSIVE TARGETS

The next round of Elusive Targets is ready to be taken out!

These Elusive Targets missions can only be attempted if players have yet to take them on. Those who have already completed or failed these Elusive Targets will not be able to replay them.

October 10 to October 19 – The Pharmacist
October 17 to October 26 – The Bad Boy
November 07 to November 16 – The Entertainer
November 14 to November 23 – The Warlord

MP1st will alert our readers when the next update for Hitman 3 shoots out in the near future.

In other IO Interactive news, the developer’s James Bond game, 007: First Light, will be released in March, and from what we’ve seen, it looks to be a thrilling spy experience.

Tags: Bruce Lee Hitman Hitman 3

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Fortnite New Update 4.85 Adds Daft Punk and More via v37.31

by Alex Co

7:24 am in Title Updates and Patches

Fortnite update 4.85 is now live on all platforms, and this is for what Epic Games calls the v37.31 patch. Given the minor patch number jump, don’t expect much from this in terms of new content.

This does add new content in the form of Daft Punk, but outside of that, there’s no new weapons, glider or something — at least what we can see immediately.

Read on for what’s new in our outlined notes below.

Fortnite’s Latest Update Brings Daft Punk via Patch 4.85/37.31

Oddly enough, Epic Games has not released any official patch notes or list of content players can expect in the upoate. Thankfully, the community is here to help.

Here are some details from Hypex on X/Twitter

Four Daft Punk skins
Daft Punk loading screen
Daft Punk “Get Lucky” Emote
Daft Punk: Around the World” Emote
Benson Boone potential emote
Tron Ares featured in Festival Party Royle
Fortnitemares Skin

Also, details about a Fortnite photo mode. You can change character expression, lighting, camera lens, and you can save images in the FN folder.

Another X/Twitter user called Loolo posted the following:

Festival Party Royale – ‘Welcome to the party! Play games, dance, jam, or simply chat and chill with friends. With surprises and special events to come, the party never ends!’ – ‘Play fast, chaotic games of Tag Dance, jam, and chat with friends Check out special events’

Regarding known issues, a significant number remain unresolved (according to the official Fortnite Trello board).

GENERAL TOP ISSUES

Fixed in Next Game Update

Some actions can’t be bound to the same button.
Some players using NVIDIA graphics cards may experience crashes when playing Fortnite in DirectX 11.

In Development

Nintendo Switch players encountering storage space issues

BATTLE ROYALE/RELOAD/OG TOP ISSUES

In Development

Styles for Ranked Backbling and Ranked Umbrella do not unlock when players rank up

Investigating

Some Outfits may change their rarity when scrolling in the Locker.

LEGO FORTNITE TOP ISSUES

Fixed in Next Game Update

Quest menu UI partially cut off.

In Development

Player 2’s scrolling through the Hero Superpowers Menu also switches Player 1’s equipped weapons.
Lag/hitching issues in the Storm King fight
Players may get stuck in a cannon if its damaged or falls into water while operating it.
Consumable buff timers can be overwritten when eating another consumable with a buff
There is no indication of which direction some furniture is being placed
The Swag Shot emote is not correctly translating on the Chalk Board

Investigating

Sizzle Sgt. may not be present at the Dispatch Center.
‘F’ key conflict: unable to interact with objects.
Vacant Apartment and Housing Lot Icons are sometimes not displayed on Map.
A prompt to flip a vehicle no longer appears when a vehicle is flipped.
Isabelle won’t talk to players while interacting with the blackboard.
Can’t move placed decorations in Edit Mode if the Decor Inventory is full.
The Wasp 8000 Motorcycle may float after hopping off while in motion.
Storm King’s Weak Points and Rift Spawners are immune to damage when an enemy is around.
Invisible collision in Phase 1 after being eliminated in Phase 2 of the Storm King fight.
Enemies’ health bars may not appear at times.
Stuck when exiting the Crusher.
Bottom of HUD can disappear after using macrobinoculars.

FORTNITE MOBILE TOP ISSUES

In Development

Auto Fire may become unresponsive after being rebooted.

Investigating

Controller bindings cannot be customized on Mobile.
Unable to send Game Channel messages in Battle Royale Solos.

ROCKET RACING TOP ISSUES

In Development

The Weekly Quest progress tracker may not update after progress is made.
Locker’s Vehicles – SUV/Truck and Sports Cars sections changes to a different background color when navigating through the cosmetics options

Investigating

Some Wheels may incorrectly appear with darker Default Styles or incomplete visual elements.

SAVE THE WORLD TOP ISSUES

Fixed in Next Game Update

Mushrooms cannot be consumed.

Investigating

The progress circle animation does not appear around the “Vote” button when using a controller.

FORTNITE FESTIVAL TOP ISSUES

Investigating

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

The next patch for Fortnite will be v37.40 and one thing we know it’ll introduce is the general physics beta.

Epic describes it as, “With the Beta release of General Physics coming in v37.40, you’ll be able to publish your physics-enabled islands. Physics provides mechanics for your players to push, topple, hit, and move objects, unlocking emergent physics-driven gameplay. Create experiences that feel more realistic, engaging, and predictably unpredictable. Don’t wait! Get your island physics-ready!”

If we see any official patch notes from Epic Games, we’ll update this post as soon as possible.

Tags: Fortnite

Alex Co

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Fortnite Update 37.31 Out for Patch Version 1.000.196 Includes Daft Punk

by Damien Seeto

6:56 am in Title Updates and Patches

Epic Games has released Fortnite patch version 37.31 today, and this is for update 1.000.196. The unique band, Daft Punk, will be added to the game for the first time.

Read on for some of the details down below, which detail some of the other additions with today’s title update.

Fortnite Update on Sept. 25 Brings Daft Punk Content via Patch 37.31/1.000.196

Oddly enough, Epic Games has not released any official patch notes or list of content players can expect in the upoate. Thankfully, the community is here to help.

Here are some details from Hypex on X/Twitter

Four Daft Punk skins
Daft Punk loading screen
Daft Punk “Get Lucky” Emote
Daft Punk: Around the World” Emote
Benson Boone potential emote
Tron Ares featured in Festival Party Royle
Fortnitemares Skin

Also, details about a Fortnite photo mode. You can change character expression, lighting, camera lens, and you can save images in the FN folder.

Another X/Twitter user called Loolo posted the following:

Festival Party Royale – ‘Welcome to the party! Play games, dance, jam, or simply chat and chill with friends. With surprises and special events to come, the party never ends!’ – ‘Play fast, chaotic games of Tag Dance, jam, and chat with friends Check out special events’

We will be sure to update this post as soon as possible if Epic Games reveals the official patch notes for today’s Fortnite update.

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Marvel Rivals New Update on Sept. 25 Adds New Map and Event via Patch 1.000.046/1.04

by Alex Co

5:58 am in Title Updates and Patches

NetEase has pushed out a new Marvel Rivals update today, September 25, on all platforms. This title update brings the new Season 4 map, a new event, fixes and more.

Console gamers should see this download pop as Marvel Rivals update version 1.000.046 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, and version 1.04 on PS4.

Read on for the official patch notes straight from the developers.

Marvel Rivals New Season 4 Map Added in Patch 1.000.046/1.04

Maps and Modes

Explore the mystical City of the Immortals in our new Convergence map: K’un-Lun: Heart of Heaven.

New Event: Shou-Lao’s Blessing

The long silence has ended, the Immortal Dragon Shou-Lao has awakened! His glory and blessings await every brave warrior!

Complete Shou-Lao’s Blessing for a FREE Costume Coin, 500 Units, and 500 Unstable Molecules!

Event Period: September 25th, 2025, 09:00:00 to October 9th, 2025, 09:00:00 (UTC)

New In Store

1. Hela – The Grim Lady Bundle
2. Hela – The Grim Lady Emoji Bundle
3. New Ultimate Ability VFX:
a. Invisible Woman – Azure Shade
b. Mantis – Oceanic Harmony
c. The Punisher – Aqua Arsenal

Available from: September 26th, 2025, at 02:00:00 (UTC)

All-New Accessories

Added new Accessories for Magneto, Scarlet Witch, Luna Snow, and Cloak & Dagger. They’ll be available to exchange in the Store after the update.

New Additions and Optimizations

1. Accessory Points can now also be earned in Arcade matches. The amount varies by mode.
2. In-game Tournament Livestreams Hub: Watch the Marvel Rivals Ignite Stage 2 matches live from the new in-game Livestreams under the Tournament tab!
3. Resource Rumble Updates:
a. Faster match pace, with more focus on the first two available areas:
i. Reduce resources in each Available Area from 210 to 200.
ii. Increase Rumble Phase Breakpoint from 60 to 100.
iii. Reduce Extraction Phase resource target for victory from 360 to 300.
iv. Reduce Rumble Phase resource target for victory from 300 to 200.
v. Rumble Phase Rumble Speed-Ups have been adjusted to fit new values.
b. Spawn room speed-ups and jump pads at points A & C have been adjusted for heroes without mobility abilities to quickly get back into the action.

Twitch Drops

With Marvel Rivals Ignite Stage 2 kicking off in major regions, tournament Twitch Drops are here! Simply accumulate the required viewing time to claim your rewards.
This round’s drops include the Rocket Raccoon – Will of Galacta costume along with related bundle content.

Drops Period: September 25th, 2025, at 14:00:00 (UTC) to October 23rd, 2025, at 09:00:00 (UTC)

Latest Fixes in Marvel Rivals’ Sept. 25 Update

All Platforms

1. We’ve iced an issue with Human Torch’s ‘Hot & Trending’ Achievement that could cause it to fail in rare cases.
2. Fixed a bug where the Battle Pass bonus was playing invisibility cloak at the results screen, but we’ve revealed it for good!
3. Squashed a bug where the player name anonymity effect in the top-left voice prompt stubbornly stuck around like Loki’s tricks, even after the time limit expired.
4. Stopped a dizzying spectator situation where switching to follow-cam and rotating your view with a controller, followed by using keyboard shortcuts, may cause directional inputs to twist like Doctor Strange’s portals!

Heroes

1. Mister Fantastic’s Stretching the Limits: Fixed an issue where Reed’s Stretch Punch could occasionally fail to deal damage when sweeping through targets. No more missed punches, Reed’s reach is as fantastic as ever!
2. Mister Fantastic’s Rubber Rebound: Resolved an issue where the projectile after absorbing damage with Reflexive Rubber sometimes didn’t deal damage. Now, Reed’s payback is truly fantastic!
3. Peni Parker’s Spider-Sync: Addressed a bug where, during her Ultimate Ability, the sound effect for deploying Spider-Drones didn’t match the actual spawn rate while moving. Now Peni and SP//dr are perfectly in sync, no more off-beat spider drops!
4. Luna Snow’s Frosty Footwork Fix: Some of Luna’s costumes had her sliding slightly off-center during her Ultimate Ability dance. Now, her performance stays perfectly centered on stage, no more straying too far from the spotlight!

Console

1. Fixed an issue on consoles where the chat box didn’t auto-focus or pop up the virtual keyboard.

Expect the Season 4 mid-season update from NetEase to introduce Daredevil to the roster, and once it’s live, it’ll be posted here on MP1st.

In other Marvel gaming news, Marvel’s Wolverine has recently been re-revealed by Insomniac Games, and it’s confirmed for release in Fall 2026 on the PS5.

Tags: Marvel Rivals

Alex Co

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Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater New Update 1.001.004 Fixes Bugged Voices and Disappearing Characters via Patch 1.1.4

by Alex Co

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Konami has released Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater update 1.001.004, which the devs call version 1.1.4, and this fixes various issues affecting voice lines, and even one where characters disappear.

This is the second patch released this month, following one in the first week of September that added an inverted camera look.

Read on for the complete list of changes made by the developers today.

Metal Gear Solid Delta’s New Update on Sept. 25 Fixes Issues With Voice Lines Suddenly Changing via Patch 1.001.004/1.1.4

Here’s the list of fixes applied in today’s update:

Fixed an issue where Snake’s voice lines would sometimes play in English regardless of the selected language settings.
Fixed an issue where some characters and animals would sometimes disappear during certain cutscenes.
Fixed an issue where Snake’s Japanese and English voice lines would swap in certain cutscenes.
Fixed an issue where players could become unable to climb onto rocks at certain moments during the battle with The Pain.
Minor bug fixes and adjustments.

Konami has also listed some of the issues they’re taking a look at as well, which include:

(Steam®) Support for 21:9 aspect ratio displays (excluding demo scenes).
(Steam®) In-game feature to check system specifications.
(PlayStation®5) Option to select a preferred rendering mode when playing on PlayStation®5 Pro.
(All Platforms) Improvements to overall performance stability.

If you were thinking of picking up the Collector’s Edition of the game back then or even now, we suggest that you don’t do that, since the included figurine is, well, you have to see it for yourself to believe it.

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Alex Co

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Lies of P Receives Update 1.012/1.12 That Resolves Achievement Issue

by Alex Co

2:47 am in Title Updates and Patches

While Round8 doesn’t release many Lies of P patches, we received one last month that focused on bug fixes, and there’s another one out today too.

Players will see it as Lies of P update 1.12/1.012 (complete version 1.012.000), which addresses an achievement issue that wasn’t previously resolved.

This is a minor update, so don’t expect much from it.

Lies of P Extreme Potential Achievement Issue Resolved via Patch 1.012/1.12

Bug Fixes

Fixed a bug where some players could not obtain the “Extreme Potential” achievement through “P-Organ Recalibration” after the previous patch.

That’s the lone thing fixed in today’s update. However, the patch released last month housed a lot more, and in case you haven’t applied it yet, here’s a look at its bug fixes:

Bug Fixes

In Death March, destroyed weapons now correctly retain their destroyed status and appearance when continuing to the next battle.
Fixed an issue in Death March where destroyed weapons were not repaired after selecting “Select another boss” or “Restart from the beginning”.
Fixed a bug where the increased damage from the “Uroboros’s Eye” Handle Fable Arts was not applied correctly.
Fixed a bug where closing the game with a weapon’s durability at 0 caused it to be displayed as destroyed after relaunching the game.
Fixed a bug where the durability of destroyed weapon were not restored when starting the next playthrough.
Fixed a bug where the effect of the “Whirlwind Amulet” was activated by certain enemies’ dodge actions during combat.
Fixed a bug where some monsters would not take damage from the “Sharp Pipe” in certain situations.
Fixed a bug that caused Champion Victor’s Phase 1 form to occasionally remain for a short time after entering Phase 2 of his boss fight.
Fixed a bug where the Two-faced Overseer’s boss entrance animation would occasionally not play correctly.
Adjusted the dialogue order for some NPCs to be more natural.
Fixed a bug that allowed movement to unintended areas outside the normal route.
Fixed a bug where Death Ergo was occasionally dropped in an unintended location.
Fixed a bug where the “Extreme Potential” achievement could not be obtained through “P-Organ Recalibration”.
- Players who encounterd this bug can unlock this achievement by loading the affected save data after this patch.
Fixed typos in the achievement descriptions for Polish and Japanese.
Fixed a bug where the Motion Blur setting in [Settings → Gameplay → Motion Blur] was not applied correctly.

Lies of P developer Round8 is working on not only a sequel, but also a survival-horror project. Once we know more about both, you can expect to see it here on MP1st.

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Alex Co

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HoYoverse Reveals Cozy Life Sim Game Petit Planet

by James Lara

September 24, 2025 11:15 pm in News

HoYoverse, the studio behind free-to-play games like Zenless Zone Zero, Genshin Impact, and Honkai: Star Rail, has announced an all-new game, Petit Planet.

But don’t think for a minute that this is another action fantasy, as players will be trading up the life of a hero for something far more relaxing.

A Cozy Cosmic Life Sim

Petit Planet is an all-new experience from HoYoverse, built as a life simulator where players will take on several relaxing activities, such as planting, fishing, beachcombing, mining, cooking, and crafting.

“In Petit Planet, players are entrusted to nurture a planet of their own and gradually form a galaxy by connecting with different planets scattered across the starry sky. The journey begins on each player’s planet, where fuzzy Neighbors can connect their home planets. As bonds deepen and planets flourish, Luca, the planet’s vitality, will shape each unique planet with different landscapes, brimming with life and energy.

The galaxy shines brighter through connections with traveling Neighbors, each carrying their own personalities, stories, and dreams. These fuzzy companions can be invited to settle, and friendships can grow through heartfelt conversations, thoughtful gift exchanges, and unique interactions that make every bond distinct. As the planet prospers, so do the friendships upon it. Petit Planet weaves relationship building into daily activities to unlock deeper connections, turning ordinary encounters into cosmic wonders.

Even so, connections built in Petit Planet are never confined to your own planet. Players may board their trusty vehicle with helpful Neighbors to take a Starsea Voyage, venturing into unknown Islets, discovering rare creatures, uncovering hidden recipes, and forging unexpected friendships across the galaxy. Beyond exploration lies the Galactic Bazaar, an ever-bustling social hub where conversations spark over coffee, festival events bring joy to the sky, and friendships are formed with other players, turning a fleeting moment into a lasting connection.”

Closed beta sign-ups are now open on the official Petit Planet website, and at the moment, the game is targeting a release on PC and mobile, with additional platforms in development.

This is pretty surprising, especially since they just announced Honkai: Nexus Animus just last month. Wasn’t expecting another game to be announced from them, yet alone a life sim, and it certainly looks to be an interesting one. Definitely worth keeping an eye on if you love their games and are a fan of life sims.

There is no target release date at the moment.

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HYTE Reveals New Honkai Star Rail Collaboration Featuring Firefly

by James Lara

10:59 pm in News

Following last year’s Honkai Star Rail collaboration, HYTE and Hoyoverse are teaming up again for yet another exciting crossover, this time with fan favorite Firefly.

Honkai Star Rail’s Firefly Brings Out the Flames for New HYTE Collaboration

With Honkai: Star Rail launching its 3.6 update yesterday, players have quite a lot of new things to play through and talk about. However, one thing they probably weren’t expecting this week is the announcement of a new collaboration with HYTE, which is now offering pre-orders on a wide variety of new PC products, all themed around Honkai: Star Rail’s very own Firefly.

“It’s an absolute honor to team up with HoYoverse once again on their hit title, Honkai: Star Rail, especially in developing products around the cherished character Firefly as the star IP,” said King Perez, Marketing Executive Producer at HYTE. “As devoted players and fans ourselves, we sincerely hope the community adores the Official HYTE Firefly collection in all its detail!”

Here’s what’s available for pre-ordering, which will also come with a physical Stellar Jade redemption voucher.

HYTE X Honkai Star Rail Firefly Collaboration Products

PC CASE + KEYCHAIN BUNDLE – The Official HYTE Y70 Firefly Case features 360-degree character visuals and detailed customizations themed after of Firefly and S.A.M., her Strategic Assault Mech armor. Presented in a titanium silver colorway, HYTE’s Y70 case showcases detailed customizations and aquamarine UI accents inspired by the character’s iconography, lore, and abilities.
- This bundle comes with the case, an exclusive keychain, and a physical voucher for in-game rewards, including 100 Stellar Jades, for use in Honkai: Star Rail
- HYTE.com and the Japanese retailer Links Direct will also sell a Limited Edition Official HYTE Y70 Firefly Case JP Version while supplies last. This specific version features “Honkai: Star Rail” in Kanji and Katakana logotype on the main case glass.
KEYCAP SET – The Official HYTE Firefly Keycap Set has 252 individual Cherry-profile keycaps that are compatible with ANSI, ISO, JIS, and AZERTY MX keyboards. The keycap set features a titanium silver and aquamarine colorway, with select keys featuring designs and motifs based by Firefly, S.A.M., her in-game abilities, and more. Also included is a physical voucher for in-game rewards, including 60 Stellar Jades, for use in Honkai: Star Rail.
DESK MAT– Set the seas ablaze with the Official HYTE Firefly Desk Mat, a vibrant 900mm x 400mm deskpad that showcases Firefly’s perseverance and the Iron Cavalry’s legacy in striking detail. Also included is a physical voucher for in-game rewards, including 60 Stellar Jades, for use in Honkai: Star Rail.
FAN SHROUDS – Adorn your Official HYTE Y70 Firefly Case to the hilt with the Official HYTE Firefly PC Fan Shroud Kit, which comes with 3x120mm and 3x140mm powder coated color-matched aquamarine metallic fan shrouds for a perfected Y70 Firefly aesthetic. Also included is a physical voucher for in-game rewards, including 60 Stellar Jades, for use in Honkai: Star Rail.

Pricing and Availability:

All items can be pre-ordered via the official HYTE website.

The Official HYTE Y70 Firefly Case and Keychain Bundle is now available for pre-order at HYTE.com for an MSRP of $329.00. It is expected to ship in Q4 2025.
The Official HYTE Y70 Firefly Keycap Set is now available for pre-order at HYTE.com for an MSRP of $149.99. It is expected to ship in Q4 2025.
The Official HYTE Y70 Firefly Desk Mat is now available for pre-order at HYTE.com for an MSRP of $29.99. It is expected to ship in Q4 2025.
The Official HYTE Y70 Firefly Fan Shrouds are now available for pre-order at HYTE.com for an MSRP of $39.99. It is expected to ship in Q4 2025.

Not bad for all you Firefly fans out there, though if you aren’t a fan of the character, perhaps maybe there’s a chance for more characters to be featured in other upcoming collaborations. One can hope, especially since HYTE also has a new PC case coming out this Fall, that being the X50 and X50 Air. We’re sure we’ll see these collaborations eventually extend there for those wanting to pick up their new case sometime in the future.

All of these are now available for pre-order, with shipping expected to occur during Q4 2025.

Tags: Honkai: Star Rail HYTE

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Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion Update 1.001 Brings Free October Update Earlier

by James Lara

10:50 pm in Title Updates and Patches

Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion Update 1.001 has just been released, and although Marvelous Inc. initially planned for the update to drop next week, they decided to release it a little earlier.

In addition to the new cosmetics and boss, this update also addresses some bug fixes.

Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion Update 1.001.000 Patch Notes

Originally scheduled to release on October 2, 2025, the first major free update for Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion, update 1.001 (or as devs refer to it, 1.1.0) has been released. This update not only brings some brand-new content in the form of new boss fights, but also addresses several recently reported bugs and makes additional changes to some of the in-game mechanics. Here are the notes of everything included in this update.

New Boss
Grausam RT: Ω has been added as a new boss enemy.
“Battle Grausam RT: Ω” will be added to the battle simulator at the base.

Additions and adjustments

Added an option that enables the adjustment of Camera Acceleration and Camera Inertia degree.
Changed the Horizontal and Vertical Camera Sensitivity settings so that they can be adjusted separately.
In the early mission “The Bout with Ash,” weapons can now be obtained inside the Coliseum.
Adjusted the number of wreckages displayed, as well as communication frequency, to improve online loading times.
Adjusted container positions in missions such as “Subject: Job offer! Heavy lifting.”

Bug Fixes

Fixed the behavior of Rebellion in Teos Omos Desert.
Fixed an issue that falsely displays “EULA Violation” when displaying a network error.
Fixed an issue where some event scenes could not load models in time
Fixed an issue where some supply bases became unusable.
Fixed an issue where battle music would not stop playing.
Fixed an issue where showing Grausam’s whole body on the screen led to a processing lag.
Fixed an issue where approaching the All-Seeing One didn’t start the battle in multiplayer.
Fixed other minor bugs.

As for when the next major update is arriving, that’ll be on October 16 (assuming it doesn’t drop earlier) and will introduce two new bosses and more cosmetics. The game’s first paid expansion pack is scheduled to follow in November, with another free update planned for December.

Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion is now available worldwide. For those interested in reading our thoughts, be sure to check out our Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion review.

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Annapurna Interactive Reveals Three New Games: D-topia, People of Note, Demi and the Fractured Dream

by James Lara

9:09 pm in News

Annapurna Interactive, the publisher that brought us Stray and Outer Wilds, along with countless other hits, has just revealed three brand-new games during their Annapurna Direct showcase.

While none of them are Stray 2 (sad cat face), the new titles do look to be an exciting mix of genres, from a turn-based musical RPG, a cute and cozy puzzle-adventure, to an action-adventure title inspired by classic Zelda games.

Annapurna Direct Recap

About D-topia

Step into a future where happiness is curated by artificial intelligence, in this gentle-paced puzzle adventure.

The Utopia Project was created in the interest of maximizing human happiness and comfort. As the newest residential Facilitator at D-topia, your role is to resolve issues around the residential community. Tackle fun logic-based puzzles to resolve mechanical issues and keep the facilities running smoothly and meet the many vibrant residents, each with their own unique story and personal struggle.

But what happens when problems go beyond the mechanical? How will your choices impact the wellbeing of the residents, and the future of humanity? In a world of curated happiness, what does it mean to find purpose?

About People of Note

In this bold turn-based RPG, where musical numbers meet thrilling combat, join pop singer Cadence on her quest for stardom.

After being shut out of the Noteworthy Song Contest, Cadence realizes that her solo act might not be enough for the judges. As she travels across Note to the Rock City of Durandis, the EDM City of Lumina, and more, Cadence fills out her band with eclectic and powerful musicians from lands afar. But something’s brewing in the distance…the Harmonic Convergence is playing havoc with the world’s musical energies, and dark forces are working behind the scenes to disrupt Note’s natural harmonies. It wasn’t in the set list, but Cadence and the others need to step up and make sure music itself still has a future on stage.

In People of Note, experience turn-based combat like never before: each battle is an interactive musical performance with evolving combat conditions, real-time rhythm-based attacks, and genre-bending mashup attacks!

About Demi and the Fractured Dream

In this enchanting action-adventure, play as Demi and venture through the world of Somnus.

As a Voidsent, Demi can harness the powers of the void. While the void curse eats away at you, it also empowers you. Guided by a mysterious voice that whispers from beyond, Demi must travel the wondrous yet perilous realms, from the wind-swept spires of the Desert Kingdom to the spiritual waters of the Marsh Kingdom, to slay the three Accursed Beasts and stave off a world-ending awakening.

Tackle dungeons filled with environmental puzzles, use your wide arsenal of attacks, spells, and tools to vanquish void monsters, and defeat the three Accursed Beasts of legend. As your story unfolds, what will you unveil about your own role in this world?

That’s all the new games revealed during Annapurna Direct—definitely some interesting titles here, ones worth giving a try whenever they release. I’m sure most eyes are on Demi and the Fractured Dream, given the clear The Legend of Zelda inspiration it has going on, but People of Note does seem to have a pretty unique idea, being both a turn-based and a rhythm game. That’s not a genre mash-up you typically see, and I would love to see how they manage to pull that off.

Then there’s D-topia, one of the more cozier games revealed at this event. Hey, it might not be Stray 2 by any degree, but it does feature a rather chunky cat, so what is there not to like about it already?

All of these titles are scheduled to come out “soon.”

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