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Report: The Last of Us HBO TV Series Premieres January 15, 2023

An update to the HBO Max app page for The Last of Us HBO TV series has revealed that the show will be premiering January 15, 2023. Additionally, a source for VGC has claimed that an official reveal for the series launch will be taking place sometime this week.

As spotted by a number of Twitter users, the HBO Max app page for The Last of Us HBO TV series now says “Premieres Jan. 15.” This is roughly in line with a previously-unverified leak from October revealing that the show would premiere on January 16.

Additionally, a “senior” source close to VGC has claimed that this date, while legitimate, has been released “in error,” and that an official reveal for the series launch will take place later this week. However, we still advise our readers to take all rumors with a grain of salt pending confirmation.

HBO’s The Last of Us TV series stars Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey as Joel and Ellie, respectively. Check out the official teaser trailer from September following the duo’s struggle to survive in post-apocalyptic America and the birth of their legendary bond.

Source: @DomTheBombYT, VGC

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Destiny 2 Servers Down for Hotfix 6.2.5.2 Roll Out This November 1

Bungie has taken the Destiny 2 servers down this November 1, and this is for planned maintenance, as well as the roll out of hotfix 6.2.5.2. Read on for the schedule and details.

Destiny 2 Servers Down Status and Updates for November 1:

Tuesday, November 1, 2022
9:00 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
9:45 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 10 AM PDT.
    • Ongoing Destiny maintenance is expected to conclude at 11 AM PDT.
10:00 AM PDT -7 UTC
    • Hotfix 6.2.5.2 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.
11:00 AM PDT -7 UTC
    • Destiny 2 maintenance is expected to conclude.
    • Console players who encounter issues updating to 6.2.5.2 should restart their console and try downloading the update.
    • Players who observe issues should report to the #Help forum.

If maintenance is extended, we’ll be sure to update the post to reflect it. Once the hotfix is out, we’ll be sure to provide a proper link out to it in this article, so stay tuned.

Source: Bungie

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Marvel’s Avengers Update 1.000.049 Flies Out for Version 2.6.2 This November 1 (Update)

Marvel’s Avengers update 1.000.049 has been released on all platforms, and this is for patch version 2.6.2! Expect changes and fixes to the game this November 1. Read on for the Marvel’s Avengers update 2.6.2 patch notes.

Marvel’s Avengers Update 1.000.049 Patch Notes | Marvel’s Avengers Update 2.6.2 Patch Notes:

Update: Crystal Dynamics has released the complete patch notes for 2.6.2!

Unfortunately, the devs have not shared the patch notes just yet, though that should change very soon. In the meantime, thanks to the community, we at least know one fix that got implemented today:

THEY FIXED JANE ICONIC SUIT BUG!!!
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Also of note, here’s the known issue acknowledged by the devs in patch 2.6, which was released last month:

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Fallout 76 Atomic Shop Weekly Update for November 1, 2022

Vault Dwellers, it’s that time of the week again. That’s right, the new items in Fallout 76’s Atomic Shop have been updated!

MP1st is here to bring you the Fallout 76 Atomic Shop weekly update today, November 1’s list of items for sale!

Fallout 76 Atomic Shop Weekly Update for November 1:

https://imgur.com/a/E2hckmR

Notable Items This Week:

  • Alien Invader Power Armor Paint – 1200
  • Escaped Patient Outfit – 700
  • Deathclaw Mascot Helmet – 500
  • Mausoleum Bundle – 1000
  • Mystery Item Day 8 – Free
  • Camo Ops Underarmor – 350
  • Lean-To Survival Tent – Free
  • Playtime Bundle – 828

What is the Fallout 76 Atomic Shop?

The Atomic Shop is a microtransaction store which offers cosmetics, C.A.M.P. objects and more in exchange for a special currency called Atoms. Most purchases are unlocked account-wide, and may be accessed by any character on the account.

Some objects require an in-game plan to be learned in order to gain access, while other items are only unlocked for a single, specified character.

All exclusive items are character-bound, and cannot be dropped or traded with other players.

The Atomic Shop is accessible at any time from the main menu, as well as the pause screen after leaving Vault 76 for the first time.

That’s it for this week’s reset. Is there anything in particular that interests you?

If not, there is always next week, which we’ll have covered, so be sure to check back in!

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Marvel’s Avengers Update 1.73 Drops for Patch 2.6.2 This November 1 (Update)

Crystal Dynamics has released Marvel’s Avengers update 1.73. and this is for the game’s patch version 2.6.2! This brings changes and fixes to the game, which can be seen in the Marvel’s Avengers November 1 patch notes below.

Marvel’s Avengers Update 1.73 Patch Notes | Marvel’s Avengers November 1 Patch Notes:

Update: Crystal Dynamics has released the complete patch notes for 2.6.2!

Unfortunately, the devs have not shared the patch notes just yet, though that should change very soon. In the meantime, thanks to the community, we at least know one fix that got implemented today:

THEY FIXED JANE ICONIC SUIT BUG!!!
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Also of note, here’s the known issue acknowledged by the devs in patch 2.6, which was released last month:

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PlayStation Plus Loses 1.9 Million Subscribers Since Its Relaunch in June

In its latest earnings call, Sony revealed that PlayStation Plus lost a staggering 1.9 million subscribers between July and September of 2022, just a month after its relaunch in June 2022. The latest numbers show that the number of people subscribing to Sony’s subscription service fell to 45.4 million from 47.3 million.

This happened after Sony started offering tiers into their subscription service to compete with Xbox’s Game Pass. However, despite the number of PlayStation Plus members unsubscribing, the company’s network service revenue, which consists of the PS Plus revenue, grew 10%. This might be the case due to many people subscribing to the highest PS Plus tiers, and paying more each month.

Sony’s Chief Financial Officer, Hiroki Totoki said that the momentum for the service hasn’t been great. The CFO also claimed that by promoting the PlayStation Plus service and its tiers in a better fashion, they will be able to recover the lost subscribers.

Moreover, Sony revealed that its MAU (monthly active users) have gone down from 103 million to 102 million, which isn’t that bad, given the increase in network services, but it’s not good either. 

All in all, it wasn’t the best quarter for Sony when it comes to subscription services as the CFO says that “more people going outdoors” has affected the number of PS Plus users. But, given that Modern Warfare 2 had its biggest launch on PlayStation, and with God of War Ragnarok is just around the corner, things might just turn out fine in Sony’s next financial quarter.

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Red Dead Online Monthly Update November 2022 Schedule and Info Revealed

Rockstar Games is continuing with their monthly announcements for everything new heading to Red Dead Online! The Red Dead Online monthly update November 2022 schedule and info has been revealed, with the highlights and important details and dates listed below.

Red Dead Online Monthly Update November 2022 Schedule and Info

As Thanksgiving approaches, Red Dead Online players can earn Double Rewards on Butcher Sales across the frontier, as well as triple RDO$ and XP for selling Samples to Harriet Davenport all month long.

Plus, the week of the holiday itself (November 22 – 28) brings a cornucopia of bonuses and rewards up for grabs.

Additional highlights include:

  • Triple RDO$ and XP for selling Samples to Harriet Davenport
  • Triple RDO$ and XP on Wild Animal Tagging and Wildlife Photographer Free Roam Events
  • Free orange Raccoon Hat for completing a round of Wildlife Photography
  • Double RDO$ and XP on all Races
  • Double RDO$, Gold, and XP for completing The Ember of the East Blood Money Opportunity
  • Free 5 Blending Tonics, 5 Predator Bait for playing any time this month
  • 50% off an Established or Distinguished Naturalist Role Item and 200 rounds of Sedative Ammo for turning in 2 Samples to Harriet during any week this month
  • Thanksgiving Week (November 22-28)
    • Play any time this week to earn a RDO$150 bonus
    • Earn an Autumnal Brown and Orange Macbay Jacket and Red Diamondback Hat for winning a round of the Featured Series
    • 5X RDO$ and XP for turning in Turkeys to Butchers
    • Free Offer for 10 Gold Bars off any Specialist Role Initiation Item for playing any time this week
  • Free Community Outfit inspired by Redditor /u/Kindainappropriate comprised of the Kennedy Hat, Walden Coat, Horsemanship Holster, Workman’s Gloves, Western Rider Spurs, Millard Boots, Multi-Tone Half Chaps, Striped Dark Blue Tied Pants, and the Gray Hopeman Vest
  • Discounts: 10 Gold Bars off the Sample Kit, 50% off Harriet’s Tonics, Fishing Rod and Fishing Lures, 40% off Gypsy Cob Horses, Bow, Saddle Bags, Improved Bow Variants, and Trinkets from Gus’ Store, Elephant Rifle, Ponchose, Corsets, Boots, Pants, Novice and Promising Naturalist Role Items, 30% off the Advanced Camera
  • Prime Gaming: Red Dead Online players who connect their Rockstar Games Social Club account to Prime Gaming before November 30 will receive 5 Gold Bars, 3 Special Snake Oil, the Farling Jacket in a stunning Brown and Black colorway, and the Bring it On Emote

Featured Series Calendar
Kick off this month’s Featured Series with an assortment of Showdown Modes in Red Dead Online’s southernmost state, then test your skill across all sorts of Hardcore variations. All Rewards and Offers will be delivered within 72 hours of completion.

November 1 – 7: Lemoyne Series

  • Craft a Coat and a Trinket at Gus’ Store to receive an orange pair of Grayshott Pants

November 8 – 14: Hardcore Mix 

  • Complete an Animal Sighting Mission to earn the Blackgrave Coat dyed yellow and brown

November 15 – 21: Sport of Kings and Last Stand

  • Craft a Legendary Panther Coat and you’ll get a brown and red pair of Pelt Half Chaps

November 22 – 28: Hardcore Special Edition Modes

  • Naturalists above Rank 10 will get the orange and brown Kelley Boots this week

Community Outfit

Claim a community-inspired outfit courtesy of Redditor u/Kindainappropriate, who created the following ensemble for experienced riders. This sleek cavalry get-up will keep you comfortable in most of the climes on the frontier, while also drawing attention as you ride through town at a full gallop. Make sure to assemble the Outfit by claiming the following items, free for the month of November:

Discounts:

  • 10 Gold Bars off Sample Kit
  • Harriet’s Tonics – 50% off
  • Fishing Rod and Fishing Lures – 50% off
  • Gypsy Cob Horses – 40% off
  • Novice and Promising Naturalist Role Items – 40% off
  • Bow – 40% off
  • Saddle Bags, Improved Bow Variants, and Trinkets from Gus’ Store – 40% off
  • Elephant Rifle – 40% off
  • Ponchos, Corsets, Boots, and Pants – 40% off
  • Advanced Camera – 30% off

Prime Gaming Benefits

Red Dead Online players who connect their Rockstar Games Social Club account to Prime Gaming before November 30 will receive 5 Gold Bars, 3 Special Snake Oil, an Offer for the Farling Jacket in a stunning Brown and Black colorway, and the Bring it On Emote.

That’s it for this month, cowpokes! See you in December!

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Modern Warfare 2 Hardcore Mode “Tier 1” Not Available Due to Crash Issues, Known Issues Listed

If you’re looking for a hardcore mode in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and can’t find one, it’s not just you, and it’s not because of the messy UI, either. Apparently, the Modern Warfare 2 hardcore mode, which Infinity Ward calls “Tier 1” has been pulled entirely and it’s due to technical issues.

This was announced by Infinity Ward themselves when the official Modern Warfare 2 Trello board was launched, though the listing of it has since been pulled alongside with a relaunch of the Trello board making it un-editable after numerous individuals started listing their own gripes with the game. According to the Trello board, the Modern Warfare 2 hardcore mode was causing “crash issues.”

As for the rest of the known issues listed in the official MW2 Trello board, head on below (list accurate as of November 1, 2022).

Modern Warfare 2 Known Issues List:

GLOBAL KNOWN ISSUES:

Fix Coming in Future Update:

  • We’re aware of some players experiencing crashes when partied up.

MULTIPLAYER KNOWN ISSUES:

Fix In Progress:

  • Ping will be temporarily disabled while we fix a bug affecting it.
  • We’re aware of a visual bug affecting some grass textures on Sariff Bay.

Fix Coming in Future Update:

  • Some Xbox users will experience a bug where their player icon on the minimap disappears after the user dies and gets revived.

No Ticket Submitted:

  • Some players may experience a bug where suppressed weapons only have sound for the using player.
  • Ground War map Santa Seña currently has a bug where the APC can respawn in a location that renders it stick and immovable.

GUNSMITH KNOWN ISSUES:

  • We’re investigating an issue some players are experiencing with weapon camo progression.

SINGLE-PLAYER KNOWN ISSUES:

  • We’re investigating a potential issue with Night War AI.
  • Some Xbox users may experience a crash when disconnecting from the internet and starting a new SP save.
  • Some users will recieve a Connection Failed error when attepmpting to enter any SP menu with no intrernet connection.The player cannot enter the Comba(t)

Before the Trello board was locked, here were some of the cards being added by fans:

There seems to be quite a number of bugs in this year’s Call of Duty release, and I’m hoping most of it will be fixed soon. Stay tuned to our Modern Warfare 2 review hitting the site soon.

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God of War Ragnarok’s New Ad Features LeBron James, Ben Stiller, and John Travolta

Sony is going all in on God of War Ragnarok’s marketing, and it is visible in its latest commercial. The new God of War Ragnarok ad features Ben Stiller (dressed up as Kratos), and is talking to John Travolta and LeBron James. 

Eric Lempel, the Global Head of Marketing at SIE says that “to launch the latest installment we wanted to take an innovative approach that combined both traditional and non-traditional routes,” and challenged his team to come up with new strategies to take the game into the global market. Check out the new God of War Ragnarok ad right here:

What could real parents learn from the relationship between Kratos and Atreus? Whether you’re a famous celebrity or a troubled god, parenting is always a work in progress. Just ask parent support group leader, Ben Stiller, as he explains to LeBron James, John Travolta and their children how the father/son dynamic in God of War Ragnarök can inspire us all to become better parents – especially when wearing the Kratos costume.

God of War Ragnarok arrives on PS5 and PS4 on November 9. The pre-load for the title has started to kick off in multiple regions.

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Hideo Kojima’s Next Game’s Second Actor Revealed to be Shiori Kutsuna

After confirming Elle Fanning’s involvement in his upcoming project, Kojima has revealed that Shiori Kutsuna will feature alongside Fanning in his next game. A new teaser was posted to Kojima Productions’ official website which reads “How Come?” and then slowly dissolves in the background to unveil an image of Shiori Kutsuna with the text “Where Am I?”

Kojima Shiori Kutsuna

Shiori Kutsuna is famously known for her role in Deadpool 2, where she played the role of Yukio. Kojima might have another actor reveal up his sleeve for his upcoming game, as suggested by his tweet earlier. 

We don’t know what title Kojima has revealed these actors for. Currently, he has a cloud-based project in the works with Xbox, an unannounced project codenamed ‘Overdose’, and a sequel to Death Stranding leaked by Norman Reedus himself. The roster of actors can feature in any one of these titles.

Recently, Kojima revealed that his next game is “like a new medium,” and if it succeeds it will turn the whole video game and film industry around. It looks like the developer has big stuff planned, and we hope to see them come to fruition soon.

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SMITE Update 12.33 Out for 9.10 Bonus Patch This November 1

Hi-Rez has deployed SMITE update 12.33 today on all platforms to push out the new 9.10 bonus patch. This includes some new God skins as well as gameplay adjustments. Check out the SMITE November 1 patch notes below.

SMITE Update 12.33 Patch Notes | SMITE 9.10 Bonus Patch Notes | SMITE November 1 Patch Notes:

NEW GOD SKINS

Primordial Paragon Guan Yu

Exclusive | Odyssey Event

Spy Master Kali

Exclusive | Odyssey Event

Rumbly Chibi Thor

Exclusive | Chibi Bonanza Chest

BUG FIXES
  • Maui
    • Fixed an issue that caused him to fall through the map after certain circumstances using his Solar Swing ability
    • Fixed an issue where he could become pulled in another direction during the pre-fire of his Solar Swing ability
BONUS BALANCE (LIVE NOVEMBER 1)

Items:

FAE BLESSED HOOPS
Shielding is a powerful effect, and this item gives a large group of gods access to it. Many of the overperforming tanks in the current meta are using this item, so we are nerfing it instead of nerfing those gods directly. Yemoja utilizes it especially well, which is contributing to her very high SPL ban rate.
  • Decreased Shield Size from passive from 7.5% to 6% of the target’s Max HP

Gods:

AH MUZEN CAB
AMC has taken over the midlane, and is pushing out most of the mage options. This weekend he had a 100% pick/ban rate which clearly justifies these nerfs. We will be keeping a close eye on AMC and potentially nerfing him more in upcoming releases.

STINGER
  • Decreased the Physical Protection Reduction from 20% to 10%
CUPID
This little guy demands a lot of attention. Cupid currently has the highest win% among the top picked Hunters in ranked, and he continues to be a priority in SPL as well. His Ultimate is a huge threat that can turn a team fight, so we are making it easier to escape from.

FIELDS OF LOVE
  • Decreased Slow from 35% to 30% on targets in the area
THOR
There was quite a lot of concern from the community toward Thor’s recent buffs, and we wanted to take those concerns seriously. Having studied him in the wild now, he is actually looking quite balanced. He certainly got a lot better, but he is not breaking the entire meta by himself. We are moving forward with a small nerf to his power scaling to make sure he doesn’t feel too oppressive, and we hope that with this one change he will be in a great spot for the future!

TECTONIC RIFT
  • Decreased Physical Power Scaling from 40% to 30%
DA JI
Another SPL top pick is getting nerfed today. Da Ji has a powerful ultimate that can avoid attacks and forces CC immunity from her opponents, which can limit the viable god pools. We are nerfing that Ultimate cooldown as well as a small amount of late game power scaling to nerf her strongest aspects: Late game burst and team fight disruption.

TRICKSTER SPIRIT
  • Decreased Physical Power Scaling from 85% to 80%

PAOLAO
  • Increased Cooldown from 110 to 120s
VULCAN
Since his buffs Vulcan has become dominant in the ranked scene, and even sees some SPL play. Inferno Cannon was buffed at that time, so instead of tinkering with the kit further we are bringing down that cooldown slightly. Overall we are still happy with how Backfire functions and how it has affected Vulcan’s performance. If he keeps up these stats more nerfs might be on the way, but for now we are enjoying his first real meta presence in years.

INFERNO CANNON
  • Increased Cooldown from 13 to 14s
NEW SKIN VOICE ACTORS
  • Primordial Paragon Guan Yu – Kamran Nikhad
  • Spy Master Kali – Sharon Freedman
  • Rumbly Chibi Thor – Bruce Debose

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Battlefield 2042 Weekly Missions, Battle Pass Rewards for Season 2 Week 10 Listed (Nov. 1)

MP1st is here to bring players the Battlefield 2042 weekly missions and store refresh for November 1. Check out the official Battlefield 2042 Season 2 Week 10 weekly missions, Battle Pass rewards, and Featured Experiences!

Battlefield 2042 Weekly Missions, Battle Pass Rewards for Season 2 Week 10:

Week 10 Missions:

  • 1 Round of Breakthrough or Rush Played (4)
  • 10 Teammates Resupplied with Ammo (4)
  • 3 Kills at a Distance of 25m or Less (4)

Available After 2 Missions Completed:

  • 20 Kills and Assists with Vault Weapons (5)
  • 300 Damage Inflicted or Repaired with the Repair Tool (5)
  • 6 Logistics and Combat Ribbons Earned (5)

Available After 4 Missions Completed:

  • 10 Headshot Kills Performed (6)
  • 1 Round of Breakthrough or Rush Won (6)

Available After 5 Missions Completed (Bonus Mission):

  • 10 Kills with Primary Weapons (20)

Battle Pass Rewards for Season 2 Week 10:

We’ll update the site with these as soon as we have them.

Featured Experiences:

Battlefield 2042 November 1 Portal Experiences Battlefield 2042 November 1 Portal Experiences

Nov. 1 – Nov. 4:

  • 2042 Infantry Conquest
  • 2042 Free-for-All

Store Bundle:

Battlefield 2042 November 1 Flash Freeze Store Bundle Battlefield 2042 November 1 Wild Roar Store Bundle

Flash Freeze:

  • Aurora – Falck Skin (Epic) (also available as November EA Play reward)
  • Deicer – AC-42 Skin (Epic)
  • Heat Balance – K30 Skin (Epic)
  • Arctic Circle – LATV4 Recon Skin (Epic)
  • Cryosphere – Mackay Skin (Epic)

Wild Roar:

  • Panthera – T28 Skin (Legendary)
  • Wind Tunnel – YG-99 Hannibal Skin (Legendary)
  • Scarred Hide – AK-24 Skin (Epic)
  • Ravenous – Player Card Background (Epic)
  • Sap Green – Universal Weapon Skin (Common)

November EA Play Reward:

Battlefield 2042 November 1 EA Play Reward

That’s about it! Tune in next Tuesday for the Season 2 Week 11 new challenges and more.

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Modern Warfare 2 Sales Top $800 Million in 3 Days, Largest Opening Weekend in Franchise History

It looks like the earlier reports regarding Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 doing gangbusters at launch were true, as Activision has now sent out the official press release regarding it, and the game has raked in a massive amount of money for publisher already.

In the press release, Activision has announced that Modern Warfare 2 has topped $800 million sell-through (meaning sold to consumers) in just three days! This makes the MW2 launch, the biggest opening weekend in franchise history!

In addition to that, here are more astounding numbers provided by Activision:

  • Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II Sets New Records for Unique Players and Hours Played for a Premium Call of Duty Launch
  • Becomes the Biggest Entertainment Opening of the Year
  • Launch Weekend Outdoes ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ and ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ Box Office Openings Combined, Surpasses Previous Franchise Records Set in 2011 by Modern Warfare 3

Here’s a statement from Activision CEO Bobby Kotick regarding the tremendous amount of money that Modern Warfare 2 pulled in:

“Thank you to our talented team that has created magic through extraordinary artistry and technology, and to the global community of players who find joy and connection through Call of Duty. This milestone belongs to them” – Bobby Kotick, CEO, Activison Blizzard

Through only Modern Warfare 2’s first three days of release, it has already beaten the previous five-day franchise record held by the original Modern Warfare 3 back in 2011. This is the biggest opening ever in Call of Duty history, and has also established new records in player participation numbers for numer of unique players, hours played in its first three days, too.

Given how Warzone 2 is about to release on November 16, Activision will surely have something to look forward to outside of MW2’s launch. 

Congrats, Infinity Ward and Activision! Now that we all know the game is already successful, let’s have some of the old legacy features back, shall we?

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God of War Ragnarok Preload Kicks Off

With God of War Ragnarok set to be unleashed this November 9, gamers who are buying the digital version can now prep their console to make sure the game is ready to be played come launch, as the God of War Ragnarok preload has kicked off today!

God of War Ragnarok Preload Details:

Those on New Zealand (where everything is released first given their position in the globe) can already initiate the God of War Ragnarok download:

For those not in New Zealand, the GOW Ragnarok preload begins at 12 am EDT/9 am PDT/12 pm HKT. As for the file sizes of each, which we reported on before, here they are:

God of War Ragnarok Size (US): 

  • PS4: 106.9 GB (Version: 1.01)
  • PS5: 84 GB (Version: 1.001.000)

God of War Ragnarok Size (EU):

  • PS4: 118.519 GB (Version: 1.01)
  • PS5: 90-100 GB (exact size soon)

Our review of God of War Ragnarok is hitting the site this week on November 3! So stay tuned for that. In the meantime, you can check our hands-on impressions of the review build right here.

God of War Ragnarok launches worldwide this November 9 on the PS4, and PS5. Don’t forget to be cautious, as spoilers have already made its way online.

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Fortnite Update 1.000.082 Out for v22.30; Changes & Datamined Content Listed for Nov. 1 (Update)

Fortnite update 1.000.082 has been released today for all platforms. This is tagged as patch v22.30 and it comes with Star Wars content and bug fixes. Check out the Fortnite November 1 patch notes and datamined content below.

Fortnite Update 1.000.082 Patch Notes | Fortnite Update v22.30 Patch Notes:

Never a bad time to have the Force by your side, Fortnite Battle Royale v22.30 celebrates the arrival of the Original Trio of Star Wars™ Heroes — Luke Skywalker™, Leia Organa™, and Han Solo™ — for Skywalker Week. 

During Skywalker Week, take up Luke Skywalker’s lightsabers from A New Hope and Return of the Jedi, drop his X-34 Landspeeder on opponents, and once again shoot with the Stormtroopers’ signature weapon. Also, pick up the Luke Skywalker, Leia Organa, and Han Solo Outfits in the Item Shop starting now!

Fortnite Star Wars Skywalker Week

WIELD LIGHTSABERS AND MORE IN SKYWALKER WEEK

Skywalker Week runs until November 8, 2022, at 9 AM ET. Complete special Quests for XP as you use the Star Wars items available during this time:

LUKE’S BLUE LIGHTSABER (ANH) AND LUKE’S GREEN LIGHTSABER (ROTJ)

Fortnite Luke Skywalker's Lightsabers
 
Open Imperial Chests and inside you’ll find Luke’s Blue Lightsaber from A New Hope and Luke’s Green Lightsaber from Return of the Jedi! These lightsabers can also be found from the ground and regular Chests. 

UNVAULTED DARTH VADER’S LIGHTSABER

Fortnite Darth Vader's Lightsaber
 
Darth Vader has begun another campaign for the Island. Like with his last visit, defeat him to collect his dropped lightsaber! In addition to swinging it, use Darth Vader’s Lightsaber to block incoming fire and throw it boomerang-style at enemies.

UNVAULTED E-11 BLASTER RIFLE

Fortnite E-11 Blaster Rifle
 
Stormtroopers are back on the Island too. As with this year’s May the 4th celebration, exchange Bars for one of their E-11 Blaster Rifles! You can also find E-11 Blaster Rifles from the ground, Imperial Chests, and regular Chests.

UNVAULTED… JUNK RIFT? 

Fortnite Junk Rift
 
The Junk Rift is unvaulted for Skywalker Week. But what’s the Junk Rift got to do with Star Wars? This week, there’s a chance it can drop Luke Skywalker’s X-34 Landspeeder! Find Junk Rifts from the ground, Imperial Chests, and regular Chests.

THE ORIGINAL TRILOGY SET GROWS

It’s no longer just the Imperial Stormtrooper in the Original Trilogy Set. The following Original Trilogy Outfits and accessories are now available in the Item Shop:

LUKE SKYWALKER ITEMS

Fortnite Luke Skywalker Original Trilogy Items
 

  • Luke Skywalker Outfit: Force-sensitive farmer and galactic hero.
  • Training Remote Back Bling: You better get on with your exercises. (Included with the Luke Skywalker Outfit.)
  • Slugthrower Rifle Pickaxe: Trusty rifle to have at your side while navigating the Jundland Wastes.
  • X-34 Landspeeder Glider: Ever since the XP-38 came out, they just aren’t in demand

LEIA ORGANA ITEMS

Fortnite Leia Organa Original Trilogy Items
 

  • Leia Organa Outfit: Princess. Senator. Rebel. Icon.
  • R2-D2 Back Bling: Plucky astromech droid. (Included with the Leia Organa Outfit.)
  • Electrostaff Pickaxe: One of many weapons in a bounty hunter’s arsenal

HAN SOLO ITEMS

Fortnite Han Solo Original Trilogy Items
 

  • Han Solo Outfit: Smuggler. Scoundrel. Scruffy-looking nerf herder.
  • Millennium Falcon Back Bling: She may not look like much, but she’s got it where it counts, kid. (Included with the Han Solo Outfit.)
  • Vibro-staff Pickaxe: Boba Fett™? Where?
     

MORE IN V22.30: THE PULSE RIFLE RETURNS

Fortnite Pulse Rifle
 
The Pulse Rifle joins the other unvaulted items for the duration of Skywalker Week! Also having played a role in a galactic conflict, find this item from the ground plus regular Chests.

WELCOME TO THE CARVING CORPS

DJ Lyka was the headliner during Fortnitemares 2022 — now it’s Chrome Punk’s time to shine! Just for logging in between now (the release of v22.30) and November 15, 2022, at 2 AM ET, you’ll receive Chrome Punk Goals that’ll remain active until January 1, 2023, at 12 AM ET. Finish these Goals to unlock Chrome Punk’s free Outfit and more!
 
Chrome Punk Goals:

  • Earn 10 Account Levels (before January 1, 2023, at 12 AM ET)
    • Reward: Chromeseed Back Bling
  • Earn 25 Account Levels (before January 1, 2023, at 12 AM ET)
    • Reward: Graveyard Rave Loading Screen
  • Earn 50 Account Levels (before January 1, 2023, at 12 AM ET)
    • Reward: Chrome Punk Outfit

COMPETITIVE NOTES

  • The Skywalker Week changes and Pulse Rifle are not included in competitive playlists.
  • The Hunter Bolt-Action Sniper has been removed from tournament playlists.
  • The Explosive Goo Gun has been removed from Zero Build tournament playlists.

MAJOR BUG FIXES

  • Players are now able to collect Reboot Cards without being blocked by invisible collision.

Source: Epic Games

Whether it’s on the Island or a sporting ground, give it your best and then some.

Inspired by Ralph Lauren’s “1992 Stadium” collection, the iconic streetwear line infused with the worlds of auto-racing and aviation, drop into battle and look good doing it with the Polo Stadium Collection Set. This Set includes new Outfits, Back Blings, and more to inspire you in the face of any challenge, and will be available in the Fortnite Item Shop starting Saturday, November 5, 2022, at 8 PM ET!

Fortnite Polo Stadium Collection 3

No matter how insurmountable the challenge seems, at least achieve it in style. And speaking of challenges (but one that’s not insurmountable), compete in the Polo Stadium Cup on Friday, November 4, for the opportunity to earn the Outfits, Back Blings, and Emote before they enter the Item Shop.

WORN FOR GREATNESS: POLO STADIUM COLLECTION ITEMS

STADIUM HERO ‘92 OUTFIT

Fortnite Polo Stadium Hero '92

In victory and even defeat, Stadium Hero ‘92 never strays from the road to greatness. Drive on this road too with one of the Outfit’s included Styles:

  • Ready to race Default
  • The spirited Red, White, & Blue Style
  • The warm and multi-layered Classic Marsh Coat Style
  • The multi-layered and multi-colored RWB Marsh Coat Style

 

STADIUM HERO ‘92 ACCESSORIES

Fortnite Polo Stadium Hero '92 Accessories

Though these accessories can be used with other Outfits, they go smoothly with Stadium Hero ‘92:

  • The made to be worn Racerback Back Bling (Has the Red, White, & Blue Style in addition to its sleek default Style)
  • The luxuriously-swinging Stadium Collector Pickaxe
  • A new spin on “fashion forward,” the Stadium Drifter Glider

POLO PRODIGY OUTFIT

Fortnite Polo Prodigy Outfit

With her sights set on first place, the sky’s the limit for Polo Prodigy. Rise above inhibition with one of the Outfit’s included Styles:

  • Default (but certainly not grounded)
  • The high-confidence Iconic Style

 

POLO PRODIGY ACCESSORIES

Fortnite Polo Prodigy Accessories

Though these accessories can be used with other Outfits, they pair beautifully with Polo Prodigy:

  • The bold and athletic P-Wing Pack Back Bling (Has the Iconic Style in addition to its equally elegant default Style)
  • The substance- AND style-giving 1992 Mallet Pickaxe

VICTORY COLORS EMOTE

Finish as well as you started — cross the finish line in style with the Victory Colors Emote:

BACK INTO THE ARENA LOADING SCREEN

Motivate yourself before your next match with the Back Into the Arena Loading Screen:

Fortnite Back Into the Arena Loading Screen

“ENTER THE STADIUM”: THE POLO STADIUM CUP

The Stadium Collection’s decades-long spirit of competition lives on in the Polo Stadium Cup. Compete in this Zero Build Solo tournament on November 4 for the opportunity to unlock the Stadium Hero ‘92 and Polo Prodigy Outfits (and Racerback and P-Wing Pack Back Blings) early! Also, earn at least eight points to unlock the Victory Colors Emote early.

Fortnite Polo Stadium Cup

Competitors can play up to ten matches within their region’s approximately three-hour time window, and the specific event timing for each region can be found in the Compete tab in-game. Scoring will work as follows in the event:

MATCH PLACEMENT

Victory Royale: 30 Points
2nd: 25 Points
3rd: 22 Points
4th: 20 Points
5th: 19 Points
6th: 17 Points
7th: 16 Points
8th: 15 Points
9th: 14 Points
10th: 13 Points
11th – 15th: 11 Points
16th – 20th: 9 Points
21st – 25th: 7 Points
26th – 30th: 5 Points
31st – 35th: 4 Points
36th – 40th: 3 Points
40th – 50th: 2 Points
50th – 75th: 1 Point

EACH ELIMINATION

1 Point

Fortnite Polo Stadium Collection 2

Among other requirements, players must have 2FA enabled and verified on their Epic account to participate, as well as be at Account Level 15 or above. (You can find your Account Level in Fortnite’s “Career” tab.) For full details and eligibility requirements, please see the Polo Stadium Cup Official Rules page.
 


To celebrate this partnership between Fortnite and Polo Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren will be releasing a physical Polo Ralph Lauren x Fortnite Capsule. “Drop #1” releases November 2, 2022, at 6:30 AM ET, and contains apparel featuring a special Polo x Llama logo and custom embroidery. “Drop #2” releases December 1, 2022, at 8 AM ET, and contains apparel featuring the Polo x Llama logo and a Fortnite-ified take on Polo Stadium’s design elements.

Starting at the time of their release, the Drops will be available at: www.ralphlauren.com/rl-fortnite-cg

Fortnite v22.10 Datamined Content:

We’ll be updating this post as more details are mined throughout the day. Some of the info dug up so far include a Star Wars crossover!

Here are some of the datamined content via reliable dataminers:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkHW86fxBls

Stay tuned throughout the day, as we’ll be updating this with more datamined info and the official list of new content and changes. Once we’re done, we’ll add an “update” wording in the headline.

Article has been updated with the patch notes and datamined content.

Source: Epic Games

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Fortnite Update 3.72 Rolled Out for v22.30 This November 1; Changes & Datamined Info Listed

Epic Games has rolled out Fortnite update 3.72, and this is for the v22.30 title update! Players should see a batch of fresh, new content make its way into the game. Read on for the Fortnite November 1 patch notes, as well as the datamined info from reliable leakers.

Fortnite Update 3.72 Patch Notes | Fortnite November 1 Patch Notes:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkHW86fxBls

Never a bad time to have the Force by your side, Fortnite Battle Royale v22.30 celebrates the arrival of the Original Trio of Star Wars™ Heroes — Luke Skywalker™, Leia Organa™, and Han Solo™ — for Skywalker Week. 

During Skywalker Week, take up Luke Skywalker’s lightsabers from A New Hope and Return of the Jedi, drop his X-34 Landspeeder on opponents, and once again shoot with the Stormtroopers’ signature weapon. Also, pick up the Luke Skywalker, Leia Organa, and Han Solo Outfits in the Item Shop starting now!

Fortnite Star Wars Skywalker Week

WIELD LIGHTSABERS AND MORE IN SKYWALKER WEEK

Skywalker Week runs until November 8, 2022, at 9 AM ET. Complete special Quests for XP as you use the Star Wars items available during this time:

LUKE’S BLUE LIGHTSABER (ANH) AND LUKE’S GREEN LIGHTSABER (ROTJ)

Fortnite Luke Skywalker's Lightsabers
 
Open Imperial Chests and inside you’ll find Luke’s Blue Lightsaber from A New Hope and Luke’s Green Lightsaber from Return of the Jedi! These lightsabers can also be found from the ground and regular Chests. 

UNVAULTED DARTH VADER’S LIGHTSABER

Fortnite Darth Vader's Lightsaber
 
Darth Vader has begun another campaign for the Island. Like with his last visit, defeat him to collect his dropped lightsaber! In addition to swinging it, use Darth Vader’s Lightsaber to block incoming fire and throw it boomerang-style at enemies.

UNVAULTED E-11 BLASTER RIFLE

Fortnite E-11 Blaster Rifle
 
Stormtroopers are back on the Island too. As with this year’s May the 4th celebration, exchange Bars for one of their E-11 Blaster Rifles! You can also find E-11 Blaster Rifles from the ground, Imperial Chests, and regular Chests.

UNVAULTED… JUNK RIFT? 

Fortnite Junk Rift
 
The Junk Rift is unvaulted for Skywalker Week. But what’s the Junk Rift got to do with Star Wars? This week, there’s a chance it can drop Luke Skywalker’s X-34 Landspeeder! Find Junk Rifts from the ground, Imperial Chests, and regular Chests.

THE ORIGINAL TRILOGY SET GROWS

It’s no longer just the Imperial Stormtrooper in the Original Trilogy Set. The following Original Trilogy Outfits and accessories are now available in the Item Shop:

LUKE SKYWALKER ITEMS

Fortnite Luke Skywalker Original Trilogy Items
 

  • Luke Skywalker Outfit: Force-sensitive farmer and galactic hero.
  • Training Remote Back Bling: You better get on with your exercises. (Included with the Luke Skywalker Outfit.)
  • Slugthrower Rifle Pickaxe: Trusty rifle to have at your side while navigating the Jundland Wastes.
  • X-34 Landspeeder Glider: Ever since the XP-38 came out, they just aren’t in demand

LEIA ORGANA ITEMS

Fortnite Leia Organa Original Trilogy Items
 

  • Leia Organa Outfit: Princess. Senator. Rebel. Icon.
  • R2-D2 Back Bling: Plucky astromech droid. (Included with the Leia Organa Outfit.)
  • Electrostaff Pickaxe: One of many weapons in a bounty hunter’s arsenal

HAN SOLO ITEMS

Fortnite Han Solo Original Trilogy Items
 

  • Han Solo Outfit: Smuggler. Scoundrel. Scruffy-looking nerf herder.
  • Millennium Falcon Back Bling: She may not look like much, but she’s got it where it counts, kid. (Included with the Han Solo Outfit.)
  • Vibro-staff Pickaxe: Boba Fett™? Where?
     

MORE IN V22.30: THE PULSE RIFLE RETURNS

Fortnite Pulse Rifle
 
The Pulse Rifle joins the other unvaulted items for the duration of Skywalker Week! Also having played a role in a galactic conflict, find this item from the ground plus regular Chests.

WELCOME TO THE CARVING CORPS

DJ Lyka was the headliner during Fortnitemares 2022 — now it’s Chrome Punk’s time to shine! Just for logging in between now (the release of v22.30) and November 15, 2022, at 2 AM ET, you’ll receive Chrome Punk Goals that’ll remain active until January 1, 2023, at 12 AM ET. Finish these Goals to unlock Chrome Punk’s free Outfit and more!
 
Chrome Punk Goals:

  • Earn 10 Account Levels (before January 1, 2023, at 12 AM ET)
    • Reward: Chromeseed Back Bling
  • Earn 25 Account Levels (before January 1, 2023, at 12 AM ET)
    • Reward: Graveyard Rave Loading Screen
  • Earn 50 Account Levels (before January 1, 2023, at 12 AM ET)
    • Reward: Chrome Punk Outfit

COMPETITIVE NOTES

  • The Skywalker Week changes and Pulse Rifle are not included in competitive playlists.
  • The Hunter Bolt-Action Sniper has been removed from tournament playlists.
  • The Explosive Goo Gun has been removed from Zero Build tournament playlists.

MAJOR BUG FIXES

  • Players are now able to collect Reboot Cards without being blocked by invisible collision.

Source: Epic Games

Whether it’s on the Island or a sporting ground, give it your best and then some.

Inspired by Ralph Lauren’s “1992 Stadium” collection, the iconic streetwear line infused with the worlds of auto-racing and aviation, drop into battle and look good doing it with the Polo Stadium Collection Set. This Set includes new Outfits, Back Blings, and more to inspire you in the face of any challenge, and will be available in the Fortnite Item Shop starting Saturday, November 5, 2022, at 8 PM ET!

Fortnite Polo Stadium Collection 3

No matter how insurmountable the challenge seems, at least achieve it in style. And speaking of challenges (but one that’s not insurmountable), compete in the Polo Stadium Cup on Friday, November 4, for the opportunity to earn the Outfits, Back Blings, and Emote before they enter the Item Shop.

WORN FOR GREATNESS: POLO STADIUM COLLECTION ITEMS

STADIUM HERO ‘92 OUTFIT

Fortnite Polo Stadium Hero '92

In victory and even defeat, Stadium Hero ‘92 never strays from the road to greatness. Drive on this road too with one of the Outfit’s included Styles:

  • Ready to race Default
  • The spirited Red, White, & Blue Style
  • The warm and multi-layered Classic Marsh Coat Style
  • The multi-layered and multi-colored RWB Marsh Coat Style

 

STADIUM HERO ‘92 ACCESSORIES

Fortnite Polo Stadium Hero '92 Accessories

Though these accessories can be used with other Outfits, they go smoothly with Stadium Hero ‘92:

  • The made to be worn Racerback Back Bling (Has the Red, White, & Blue Style in addition to its sleek default Style)
  • The luxuriously-swinging Stadium Collector Pickaxe
  • A new spin on “fashion forward,” the Stadium Drifter Glider

POLO PRODIGY OUTFIT

Fortnite Polo Prodigy Outfit

With her sights set on first place, the sky’s the limit for Polo Prodigy. Rise above inhibition with one of the Outfit’s included Styles:

  • Default (but certainly not grounded)
  • The high-confidence Iconic Style

 

POLO PRODIGY ACCESSORIES

Fortnite Polo Prodigy Accessories

Though these accessories can be used with other Outfits, they pair beautifully with Polo Prodigy:

  • The bold and athletic P-Wing Pack Back Bling (Has the Iconic Style in addition to its equally elegant default Style)
  • The substance- AND style-giving 1992 Mallet Pickaxe

VICTORY COLORS EMOTE

Finish as well as you started — cross the finish line in style with the Victory Colors Emote:

BACK INTO THE ARENA LOADING SCREEN

Motivate yourself before your next match with the Back Into the Arena Loading Screen:

Fortnite Back Into the Arena Loading Screen

“ENTER THE STADIUM”: THE POLO STADIUM CUP

The Stadium Collection’s decades-long spirit of competition lives on in the Polo Stadium Cup. Compete in this Zero Build Solo tournament on November 4 for the opportunity to unlock the Stadium Hero ‘92 and Polo Prodigy Outfits (and Racerback and P-Wing Pack Back Blings) early! Also, earn at least eight points to unlock the Victory Colors Emote early.

Fortnite Polo Stadium Cup

Competitors can play up to ten matches within their region’s approximately three-hour time window, and the specific event timing for each region can be found in the Compete tab in-game. Scoring will work as follows in the event:

MATCH PLACEMENT

Victory Royale: 30 Points
2nd: 25 Points
3rd: 22 Points
4th: 20 Points
5th: 19 Points
6th: 17 Points
7th: 16 Points
8th: 15 Points
9th: 14 Points
10th: 13 Points
11th – 15th: 11 Points
16th – 20th: 9 Points
21st – 25th: 7 Points
26th – 30th: 5 Points
31st – 35th: 4 Points
36th – 40th: 3 Points
40th – 50th: 2 Points
50th – 75th: 1 Point

EACH ELIMINATION

1 Point

Fortnite Polo Stadium Collection 2

Among other requirements, players must have 2FA enabled and verified on their Epic account to participate, as well as be at Account Level 15 or above. (You can find your Account Level in Fortnite’s “Career” tab.) For full details and eligibility requirements, please see the Polo Stadium Cup Official Rules page.
 


To celebrate this partnership between Fortnite and Polo Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren will be releasing a physical Polo Ralph Lauren x Fortnite Capsule. “Drop #1” releases November 2, 2022, at 6:30 AM ET, and contains apparel featuring a special Polo x Llama logo and custom embroidery. “Drop #2” releases December 1, 2022, at 8 AM ET, and contains apparel featuring the Polo x Llama logo and a Fortnite-ified take on Polo Stadium’s design elements.

Starting at the time of their release, the Drops will be available at: www.ralphlauren.com/rl-fortnite-cg

Epic has not released the official patch notes just yet, though that should change soon! 

Fortnite v22.30 Datamined Info:

We’ll be updating this post as more details are mined throughout the day. Some of the info dug up so far include a Star Wars crossover!

Stay tuned throughout the day, as we’ll be updating this with more datamined info and the official list of new content and changes. Once we’re done, we’ll add an “update” wording in the headline.

Article has been updated with the patch notes and datamined content.

Source: Epic Games

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King of Fighters 15 Update 1.53 Out for Music Fix This November 1

SNK has released King of Fighters 15 update 1.53 (PS5 version 1.005.003) today for all platforms. While no new content is added, today’s update includes a fix for some background music. Here are the KOF15 November 1 patch notes below.

King of Fighters 15 Update 1.53 Patch Notes | King of Fighters 15 Update 1.005.003 Patch Notes | KOF15 November 1 Patch Notes:

  • Music: Resolved an issue in which the background music did not play correctly under certain circumstances. 

If you want to know more about King of Fighters 15, check out our review here where we state, “The King is back. If you are a newcomer to the series, it is a fantastic game to start on your KOF journey. Returners will have a blast with the classic characters returning and the beautiful style improvements. You can preorder the Ultimate Edition to get three days of early access to The King of Fighters XV.”

That’s it for the patch notes. King of Fighters 15 is out now for PC, PS5 and PS4. 

Source: SNK PDF

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Apex Legends Update 1.000.023 Release for Eclipse Season This November 1

Respawn has pushed out Apex Legends update 1.000.023, and this is for the Eclipse title update that brings in Catalyst alongside a new map, and more. Read on for the full Apex Legends November 1 patch notes.

Apex Legends Update 1.000.023 Patch Notes | Apex Legends November 1 Patch Notes:

NEW LEGEND: CATALYSTAs a teenager on Boreas, Tressa Crystal Smith and her coven of friends prayed for and by the light of their broken moon. But fate brought her up to it when she ran away at fifteen to join a terraforming crew working to rebuild the moon. She took to the work, feeling a connection between her work with ferrofluid and the rituals of her past. But the unwelcome arrival of the Apex Games brought her peaceful life to an end. Now she joins the Games as Catalyst, a Legend determined to bring change and defend her home. She can use her ferrofluid to reinforce doors, form piercing spikes and obscure the playing field with high ferrofluid walls. Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic, and by the time her opponents make the call? It’ll be far too late.

PASSIVE: BARRICADE

Reinforce doors, strengthening them and locking them to enemies’ spaces where doors have been destroyed can also be reinforced.

TACTICAL: PIERCING SPIKES

Throw out a patch of Ferrofluid which turns into spikes when enemies are near. Catalyst remains immune to enemy spikes.

ULTIMATE: DARK VEIL

Raise a permeable wall of Ferrofluid. Enemies who walk through it will be slowed and partially blinded for a brief time.

NEW MAP: BROKEN MOON

The Legends are dropping onto not only a Broken Moon, but a divided one. Explore the beauty and serenity of the Eternal Gardens and Bionomics, or venture to the moon’s dark side and visit marred, industrial locales like The Perpetual Core and Breaker Wharf. Grapple, climb, or use jump stations to access new Zip Rails and traverse the jagged terrain. Built for locals to quickly navigate the slopes and chasms of Cleo, they’re just the thing for Legends in a hurry.

Full breakdown of the new Broken Moon Map in the dev blog here.

ECLIPSE SEASON MAP ROTATION

The following maps will be available for public matchmaking in the Battle Royale mode:

  • Broken Moon
  • Olympus
  • World’s Edge

GIFTING

Whether you’re introducing a new friend to Apex Legends or welcoming back an old one, you don’t just want to catch them up on the story. Share the freshest Apex style with other players via the new Gifting system, which allows you to purchase bundles and cosmetic items in the Store tab for your in-game friends.

STICKERS

Stickers are a brand new cosmetic we’re introducing this season that lets players equip stickers to healing items! Whether you are regen-ing your shields or healing with a syringe you can now do it in style! All players will get the Shattered and Deathbox stickers for free when Eclipse launches. Players can also unlock 20 new Epic Stickers for a limited time from the Sticker Pack Series 001 available in the Special Stores Tab 11/1/22 – 11/22/22 only and not available in the general loot pool. Things you can apply stickers to:

  • Shield cells
  • Shield batteries
  • Syringes
  • Med kits
  • Phoenix kits

​Learn more about how stickers work in our FAQ here.

FIRING RANGE: ALL LEGENDS UNLOCKED

Having trouble deciding on which Legend to unlock next? Want to try a few different tacticals and ultimates before pulling the trigger? Now you can! In the Firing Range, all Legends are unlocked, giving players the ability to test out Legends that they don’t own yet.

PATCH NOTES

Ranked

  • Entry Requirement: Level 10 → 20

apex legends new map

BALANCE UPDATES

Crate Rotation

  • Mastiff returns to the floor
  • RE-45 enters the crate with Disruptor Rounds

Gold Weapon

  • R-301, Devotion LMG, 30-30 Repeater, EVA-8, Prowler Burst PDW

Anvil Receiver [R-301, Flatline]

  • Added to floor loot and crafting bundles

Double Tap Trigger [EVA-8, G7 Scout]

  • Rarity tier increased to legendary
  • Improved Recoil for burst fire Scout

Turbocharger [Devotion, HAVOC]

  • Damage reduced by 1 when equipped

Hammerpoint Rounds [Mozambique, P2020, RE-45]

  • Removed from floor loot and crafting bundles

Boosted Loader [Hemlok, Wingman]

  • Removed from floor loot and crafting bundles

Kinetic Feeder [Peacekeeper, TripleTake]

  • Removed from floor loot and crafting bundles

Crafting Rotation

  • M600 Spitfire enters the crafter
  • Peacekeeper enters the crafter
  • Havoc returns to the floor
  • P2020 returns to the floor

Rampage LMG

  • Begins charged on first-time pickup from the supply drop
  • Removed heat decay over time

Rampage & Sentinel

  • Can re-charge the Rampage and Sentinel before previous charge has expired

Mastiff

  • Ammo capacity increased from 4 to 5
  • Widened blast pattern
  • Damage per pellet reduced from 14 to 11
  • Projectile growth reduced
  • Reload can now be canceled with ADS

RE-45

  • Damage increased from 12 to 14
  • Disruptor Rounds increase damage against shields by 30%

L-Star

  • Reduced recoil at the beginning of the pattern
  • Stow animations adjusted to better match timings

Volt SMG

  • Reduced projectile speed
  • Increased projectile gravity

Triple Take

  • Rate of fire increased from 1.2 to 1.35
  • Choke charge time reduced from 1.1 to 0.75

R99

  • Increased blue magazine size from 24 to 25
  • Increased purple magazine size from 27 to 28

Peacekeeper

  • Projectile growth reduced

ALL BATTLE ROYALE MAPS

  • Ring 1 Preshrink Time increased from 60 seconds to 90 seconds.

QUALITY OF LIFE.

  • Updated the UI tabbed navigation system and presentation.
  • Updates various menus to use the updated tabbed navigation system.
  • Ziplines can now be pinged from a distance.
  • Decreased the time required to pick up two teammates’ banners from their deathboxes by canceling the initial banner pickup animation when you grab a second banner.

BUG FIXES

  • [Storm Point] Fixed an issue where a zipline was missing in the building on North Pad.
  • [Kings Canyon] Fixed bug where players could not ping Wraith’s Portal in her Town Takeover
  • Fixed a bug where decimal numbers showed up on the Stats screen when they shouldn’t.
  • [Vantage] Fixed a bug where Sniper’s Mark damage multiplier would continue even after a player is downed.
  • [Vantage] Fixed bug with Vantage’s passive ability displaying “Team of 3” when less than 3 players are alive in the squad.
  • [Revenant] Fixed a bug with the “Revelations” skins where players would experience the camera clipping into Revenant’s shoulder after exiting Shadow Form.
  • [Valkyrie] Fixed bug for cases where Valkyrie would remain in her Skydive animation after interacting with a Replicator.
  • [Crypto] Fix for bug where Crypto’s “Biwon Blade” heirloom wouldn’t be visible while using a Survey Beacon.
  • Fixed a bug during the tutorial where the first loot bin could become inaccessible if a player attempted to open it while standing between the bin and Bloodhound.
  • Fixed the bug where some players with custom controls couldn’t jump.
  • Fixed the bug where the timer would show the incorrect time for when the next Ranked Season will start.
  • Fix for cases where loot bins could crush a player to death if they got caught between the lid and a wall.
  • Fix for cases where players could get stuck inside the Replicator if they were knocked down while using it.
  • [3030 Repeater and Mastiff] Fix for cases where players were unable to aim down sights until reloading is complete when done at certain times.
  • Fixed bug where the User Location on the minimap wouldn’t update properly to show the direction the player is facing during the skydive sequence.
  • Fix for bug where the Legend Ability Ui would flicker when going into Legend select before the match starts.
  • Fix for Firing Dummies to take damage appropriately based on hit location.

DEV TEAM BETA TESTING: DIRECTX 12 ON PC

This season we are introducing an opt-in beta feature: Support for DirectX 12 on PC! To learn more about what it means for future improvements and how you can participate, check out our dev post here explaining more. (Reddit thread here: https://www.reddit.com/r/apexlegends/comments/yiek6d/dev_team_update_directx_12_beta_on_pcshare_your/)

Source: EA

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Fortnite Servers Down for Patch v22.30 Roll Out This November 1

Epic Games has pulled the Fortnite servers down today, November 1, and this is to release the v22.30 title update on all platforms. Read on for the schedule and what to expect.

Fortnite Servers Down Status and Updates for November 1:

Here’s the announcement from Epic:

Uncover all the sweetness in the v22.30 update releasing tomorrow! 🎃🎃🎃
Downtime for this update begins at 4 AM ET with matchmaking being disabled shortly beforehand.

No official schedule has been posted, but if past server outages for maintenance are anything to go by, this should last for at least 1-2 hours. If the schedule changes, or if it’s extended, we’ll be sure to update the post.

For the title update, once it’s out, we’ll update this article with a link to the patch notes as well as datamined info, so sit tight!

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Final Fantasy XIV Update 9.77 Patch Notes; Out for 6.28 Buried Memory This Nov. 1

Square Enix has released Final Fantasy XIV update 9.77, and this is for patch 6.28 Buried Memory as tagged by the developers. The new patch comes with new adjustments, bug fixes, and more. Check out the Final Fantasy XIV November 1 patch notes below.

Final Fantasy XIV Update 9.77 Patch Notes | Final Fantasy XIV November 1 Patch Notes:

Actions and traits have been adjusted as follows:

* Each action and trait is listed as it appears at level 90.

Further explanations of action changes and adjustments can be found in the job guide. View the job guide.

Warrior

Action   Adjustment
Fell Cleave   Potency has been increased from 470 to 490.
Upheaval   Potency has been increased from 360 to 370.

Reaper

Action   Adjustment
Lemure’s Slice   Potency has been increased from 200 to 220.
Plentiful Harvest   Potency has been changed from 520-800 to 720-1,000.
Communio   Potency has been increased from 1,000 to 1,100.

Bard

Action   Adjustment
Empyreal Arrow   Potency has been increased from 200 to 230.

Machinist

Action   Adjustment
Heat Blast   Potency has been increased from 180 to 200.
Drill   Potency has been increased from 580 to 600.
Air Anchor   Potency has been increased from 580 to 600.
Wildfire   Potency for each weaponskill landed has been increased from 220 to 240.
Chain Saw   Potency has been increased from 580 to 600.

Black Mage

Action   Adjustment
Foul   Potency has been increased from 560 to 600.
Xenoglossy   Potency has been increased from 760 to 800.
Enochian   Improvement to Enochian’s magic damage increase has been changed from 20% to 21%.

Arcanist / Summoner

Action   Adjustment
Fester   Potency has been increased from 300 to 340.
Inferno   Potency has been increased from 700 to 750.
Earthen Fury   Potency has been increased from 700 to 750.
Aerial Blast   Potency has been increased from 700 to 750.

Red Mage

Action   Adjustment
Enchanted Riposte   Potency has been increased from 220 to 280.
Enchanted Zwerchhau   Potency has been increased from 100 to 150.
Combo potency has been increased from 290 to 340.
Enchanted Redoublement   Potency has been increased from 100 to 130.
Combo potency has been increased from 470 to 500.
Red Magic Mastery III   Now increases the potency of Enchanted Riposte, Enchanted Zwercchau, and Enchanted Redoublement.

Sage

Action   Adjustment
Phlegma III   Potency has been increased from 510 to 600.

PvP

The following adjustments have been made to PvP actions:

Further explanations of PvP action changes and adjustments can be found in the job guide.
View the job guide.

Dark Knight

Action   Adjustment
Eventide   Time required to fill the limit gauge has been increased.
Potency has been changed from 10,000-20,000 to 6,000-24,000.

Gunbreaker

Action   Adjustment
Draw and Junction   While under the effect of Junction Healer, targets in the area of effect of certain actions will now be healed even when obstructed by objects on the field.
Nebula   Potency of damage reflected has been increased from 3,000 to 4,000.
Aurora   Regen potency has been increased from 3,000 to 4,000.
Relentless Rush   Relentless Shrapnel effect now also reduces target’s damage dealt by 4%.

Monk

Action   Adjustment
Snap Punch   Potency has been increased from 5,000 to 6,000.
Demolish   Potency has been increased from 5,000 to 6,000.
Riddle of Earth   Recast time has been reduced from 30 to 25 seconds.

Ninja

Action   Adjustment
Shukuchi   Hidden effect duration has been reduced from 5 to 4 seconds.
Huton   Movement speed effect has been reduced.

Bard

Action   Adjustment
Powerful Shot   Movement speed while casting has been increased.

Machinist

Action   Adjustment
Blast Charge   Movement speed while casting has been increased.
Bishop Autoturret   To improve clarity of the targeted area of effect, the ground targeting radius has been increased from 1m to 5m.
Aether Mortar   Duration of effect increasing target’s damage taken has been increased from 5 to 7 seconds.
Barrier effect duration has been increased from 5 to 7 seconds.

Dancer

Action   Adjustment
Honing Dance   Reduction to damage taken has been changed from 20% to 25%.

Black Mage

Action   Adjustment
Soul Resonance   The Apocatastasis effect has been removed.

Summoner

Action   Adjustment
Ruin III   Potency has been increased from 4,000 to 5,000.
Astral Impulse   Potency has been increased from 6,000 to 7,500.
Fountain of Fire   Potency has been increased from 4,000 to 5,000.
Megaflare   Targets in the area of effect will now take damage even when obstructed by objects on the field.

Red Mage

Action   Adjustment
Magick Barrier   HP recovered via healing actions has been reduced from 20% to 10%.
Effect duration has been reduced from 10 to 8 seconds.
Frazzle   Reduced HP recovery via healing actions has been changed from 20% to 10%.
Effect duration has been reduced from 10 to 8 seconds.
Targets in the area of effect will now be affected even when obstructed by objects on the field.

White Mage

Action   Adjustment
Afflatus Misery   Range has been reduced from 30 to 25 yalms.
Miracle of Nature   Range has been reduced from 15 to 10 yalms.

Astrologian

Action   Adjustment
The Balance   The primary target and nearby party members in the area of effect will now be affected even when obstructed by objects in the field.
The Bole   The primary target and nearby party members in the area of effect will now be affected even when obstructed by objects in the field.
The Arrow   The primary target and nearby party members in the area of effect will now be affected even when obstructed by objects in the field.

Crystalline Conflict

Season Three will end and Season Four will begin.

When the season ends, the top 100 ranking players from each data center will receive vouchers via the moogle delivery service.

Players finishing in Bronze tier or higher can claim rewards by speaking with the Feast Quartermaster at the Wolves’ Den Pier (X:4.9 Y:5.7).

Learn more about rewards.
* Tier rewards for Season Three must be claimed before the end of Season Four.

At the start of Season Four, all competitors will be placed five risers below where they finished Season Three, with zero Rising Stars.

The following items are now dyeable:

      • Valerian Terror Knight’s Barbut

     

      • Valerian Terror Knight’s Plate Mail

     

      • Valerian Terror Knight’s Gauntlets

     

      • Valerian Terror Knight’s Trousers

     

      • Valerian Terror Knight’s Sollerets

     

      • Valerian Dragoon’s Barbut

     

      • Valerian Dragoon’s Mail

     

      • Valerian Dragoon’s Gauntlets

     

      • Valerian Dragoon’s Trousers

     

      • Valerian Dragoon’s Sollerets

     

      • Valerian Smuggler’s Bandana

     

      • Valerian Smuggler’s Gilet

     

      • Valerian Smuggler’s Halfgloves

     

      • Valerian Smuggler’s Gaskins

     

      • Valerian Smuggler’s Highboots

     

      • Valerian Fusilier’s Pot Helm

     

      • Valerian Fusilier’s Gambison

     

      • Valerian Fusilier’s Halfgloves

     

      • Valerian Fusilier’s Sarouel

     

      • Valerian Fusilier’s Boots

     

      • Valerian Rogue’s Bandana

     

      • Valerian Rogue’s Gilet

     

      • Valerian Rogue’s Halfgloves

     

      • Valerian Rogue’s Gaskins

     

      • Valerian Rogue’s Highboots

     

      • Valerian Shaman’s Temple Chain

     

      • Valerian Shaman’s Chasuble

     

      • Valerian Shaman’s Dress Gloves

     

      • Valerian Shaman’s Smalls

     

      • Valerian Shaman’s Boots

     

      • Valerian Wizard’s Hat

     

      • Valerian Wizard’s Robe

     

      • Valerian Wizard’s Fingerless Halfgloves

     

      • Valerian Wizard’s Longkilt

     

      • Valerian Wizard’s Pattens

     

      • Xenobian Hood

     

      • Xenobian Surcoat

     

      • Xenobian Gauntlets

     

      • Xenobian Breeches

     

      • Xenobian Sollerets

     

      • Valerian Rune Fencer’s Wings

     

      • Valerian Rune Fencer’s Mail

     

      • Valerian Rune Fencer’s Gauntlets

     

      • Valerian Rune Fencer’s Breeches

     

      • Valerian Rune Fencer’s Thighboots

     

      • Valerian Brawler’s Hat

     

      • Valerian Brawler’s Acton

     

      • Valerian Brawler’s Gloves

     

      • Valerian Brawler’s Bottoms

     

      • Valerian Brawler’s Thighboots

     

      • Valerian Archer’s Hat

     

      • Valerian Archer’s Acton

     

      • Valerian Archer’s Gloves

     

      • Valerian Archer’s Bottoms

     

      • Valerian Archer’s Boots

     

      • Valerian Vedette’s Hat

     

      • Valerian Vedette’s Acton

     

      • Valerian Vedette’s Gloves

     

      • Valerian Vedette’s Bottoms

     

      • Valerian Vedette’s Thighboots

     

      • Valerian Priest’s Hat

     

      • Valerian Priest’s Top

     

      • Valerian Priest’s Gloves

     

      • Valerian Priest’s Bottoms

     

      • Valerian Priest’s Boots

     

      • Valerian Dark Priest’s Hat

     

      • Valerian Dark Priest’s Top

     

      • Valerian Dark Priest’s Gloves

     

      • Valerian Dark Priest’s Bottoms

     

    • Valerian Dark Priest’s Boots

A new logical data center and Worlds have been added for the North American region.

New Logical Data Center

  • Dynamis

Newly Established Worlds

  • Halicarnassus
  • Maduin
  • Marilith
  • Seraph

Learn more about the expansion of the North American data center.

    • The following issues have been addressed.
      • An issue when undertaking the Omicron daily quests “Well Below Standard,” “A Fertile Blend,” and “Using Their Heads” wherein the icon next to quest objectives in the Duty List appeared green even when they were not completed.
      • An issue in the Sil’dihn Subterrane variant dungeon wherein ground-targeted actions did not function properly when targeting certain locations during boss battles.
      • An issue in PvP wherein players under the effect of Meteodrive inflicted by the monk action Meteodrive could still execute the action Purify.
      • An issue in PvP wherein players under the effect of Hysteria inflicted by the reaper action Tenebrae Lemurum could still execute the action Purify.
      • An issue in PvP wherein the Excogitation effect granted by the scholar action Seraph Flight was not immediately applied to party members.
      • An issue in PvP wherein the Excogitation effect granted by the scholar action Seraph Flight did not immediately trigger when its requirements were met.
      • An issue wherein players under the effect of Kardia or Kardion granted by the sage action Kardia could not be healed by the sage actions Eukrasian Dosis, Eukrasian Dosis II, and Eukrasian Dosis III.
      • An issue on island sanctuary wherein players can reattempt to capture certain animals after failing under certain conditions.
      • An issue wherein the graphics of the Practical Ponytail hairstyle did not display correctly when playing as a female Viera under certain conditions.
      • An issue wherein the graphics of the Tall Tails hairstyle did not display properly when riding certain mounts.
      • An issue when equipping the Manderville Axe wherein the graphics of the action Heavy Swing did not display properly in PvE or PvP under certain conditions.
      • An issue on island sanctuary wherein gathering multiples of a single item would only count once toward the “Agri-culture” and “Mine Now” achievements.
      • Other minor text issues have also been addressed.
      • Other various issues have also been addressed.

Source: Final Fantasy XIV

Damien Seeto

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