Ubisoft has fired out Rainbow Six Extraction update 1.06 (PS5 version 1.000.006), and this has been rolled out during the game’s planned maintenance period today. Check out what’s new in the R6 Extraction May 24 patch notes.
Rainbow Six Extraction Update 1.06 | Rainbow Six Extraction Update 1.000.006 Patch Notes | R6 Extraction May 24 Patch Notes:
Ubisoft has not made any announcement regarding today’s patch, though we expect that to change within the day. Outside of this patch, the latest title update released was on May 10, which added a new Prestige system, new Protean and more! Read everything new for that right here.
Don’t forget, there is a new crisis event “Nightmare Fog” that’s still active now until June 2!
LIMITED-TIME EVENT
In Nightmare Fog, your objective is to locate and destroy the Toxic Tree to clear this thick Fog. Make sure to come prepared as hordes of Archæans will descend on you and your team as you start to take down the Tree’s defences.
Same as before, once the official patch notes have been released, we’ll update the post accordingly. If you spot any gameplay-related or technical fixes, leave a comment below and let us know what you find.
Those seeking to shoot a few Proteans out of their skins, you’ll have to wait, as Rainbow Six Extraction down has been triggered by Ubisoft this May 24, and this is for planned maintenance!
Rainbow Six Extraction Down Status and Updates for May 24:
Here’s the announcement from Ubisoft:
Hey everyone,
The servers will be shut down for a maintenance today at 10AM EDT / 3PM UTC on all platforms.
The estimated downtime is 1 hour.
We’ll update this thread if anything changes as the maintenance progresses.
— Rainbow Six Extraction (@R6Extraction) May 24, 2022
Hey everyone,
The servers will be shut down for a maintenance today at 10AM EDT / 3PM UTC on all platforms.
The estimated downtime is 1 hour.
We’ll update this thread if anything changes as the maintenance progresses.
Once we know more and if anything changes outside of the one-hour planned maintenance period, we’ll be sure to update the post accordingly to reflect the changes. Make sure to keep your crosshairs locked in our Rainbow Six Extraction game hub for the latest news.
With the service now live in Asia, Sony has unveiled the PlayStation Plus games catalog A to Z in the region for players to check out. The titles will be available in the Deluxe and Extra tiers of the service, and you can check out the full list of games below.
PlayStation Plus Games Catalog A to Z (Asia):
A
ABZU
Adr1ft
Age of Wonders: Planetfall
ALIENATION
AO Tennis 2
Ashen
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla (PS4)
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla (PS5)
Assetto Corsa Competizione (PS4)
Assetto Corsa Competizione (PS5)
AVICII Invector
B
Balan Wonderworld (PS4)
Balan Wonderworld (PS5)
Batman: Arkham Knight
Battle Chasers: Nightwar
Bee Simulator
Blasphemous
Bloodborne
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
Bomber Crew Bound
Bound by Flame
Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons
C
Caladrius Blaze
Call of Cthulhu
Child of Light
Chocobo’s Mystery Dungeon EVERY BUDDY!
Chronos: Before the Ashes
Cities: Skylines
Concrete Genie: Digital Deluxe Edition
D
Damascus Gear: Operation Tokyo HD Edition
Darksiders Genesis
Darksiders III
Days Gone
Death end re;Quest 2
DEATH STRANDING
DEATH STRANDING: DIRECTOR’S CUT
Deliver Us the Moon
DEMON’S SOULS
Desperados III
Destruction Allstars
Detroit: Become Human
Dreamfall Chapters
Dynasty Warriors 8 Empires
E
Eagle Flight
Elex
Embr (PS4)
Entwined
Everybody’s Golf
F
Fade to Silence
Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon: Classic Edition
Far Cry 3: Classic Edition
Far Cry 4
FIGHTING EX LAYER – Standard Version
Final Fantasy IX
Final Fantasy VII
Final Fantasy VIII Remastered
Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster
Final Fantasy XII The Zodiac Age
Final Fantasy XV Royal Edition
Flatout 4: Total Insanity
For Honor
For the King
Foreclosed (PS4)
Foreclosed (PS5)
Friday the 13th: The Game
G
Gabbuchi
Get Even
GHOST OF TSUSHIMA: DIRECTOR’S CUT (PS4)
GHOST OF TSUSHIMA: DIRECTOR’S CUT (PS5)
Ghostrunner (PS4)
Ghostrunner (PS5)
GOD OF WAR
Golf with Your Friends
Graveyard Keeper
Gravity Rush 2
Greedfall (PS4)
Greedfall (PS5)
GRIP: Combat Racing
GUNVOLT CHRONICLES LUMINOUS AVENGER IX
H
HARVEST MOON LIGHT OF HOPE SPECIAL EDITION
Hello Neighbor
Hollow Knight: Voidheart Edition
Homefront: The Revolution
Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition
Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number
Hotshot Racing
How to Survive 2
How to Survive: Storm Warning Edition
Hue
Human Fall Flat (PS4)
Human Fall Flat (PS5)
I
I am Dead (PS4)
I am Dead (PS5)
inFAMOUS First Light
inFAMOUS Second Son Injustice 2
J
Journey to the Savage Planet
K
KILLZONE SHADOW FALL
Killzone: Shadow Fall Intercept
Kingdom Come: Deliverance
Kingdom Two Crowns
KNACK
Kona (PS4)
Kona (PS5)
L
Last Day of June
Last Stop (PS4)
Last Stop (PS5)
Lawn Mowing Simulator (PS4)
Lawn Mowing Simulator (PS5)
Left Alive
Legendary Fishing
LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham
LittleBigPlanet 3
M
Mafia III: Definitive Edition
Magicka 2
Maneater (PS4)
Maneater (PS5)
Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy (PS4)
Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy (PS5)
MARVELS SPIDER-MAN MILES MORALES (PS4)
MARVELS SPIDER-MAN MILES MORALES (PS5)
Marvel’s Spider-Man: Game of the Year Edition
MATTERFALL
MediEvil
Megadimension Neptunia VII
Mighty No. 9
Monster Jam Steel Titans 2
Monster Truck Championship (PS4)
Monster Truck Championship (PS5)
Mortal Kombat 11 (PS4)
Mortal Kombat 11 (PS5)
Moving Out
Mudrunner
MXGP 2021 (PS4)
MXGP 2021 (PS5)
My Friend Pedro My Time at Portia
N
NBA 2K Playgrounds 2
NBA 2K22 (PS4)
NBA 2K22 (PS5)
Necromunda: Underhive Wars
O
Observation
Observer: System Redux (PS5)
Oddworld: New ‘n’ Tasty
Outer Wilds
Overcooked! 2
Overpass
P
Pathfinder: Kingmaker – Definitive Edition
Payday 2: Crimewave Edition
PGA Tour 2K21
Pillars of Eternity: Complete Edition
Pixel Piracy
Portal Knights
Prison Architect
Project CARS 2
R
Red Dead Redemption 2
Relicta
RESOGUN
RETURNAL
RIDE 4 (PS4)
RIDE 4 (PS5)
Risk Urban Assault
S
Saints Row: The Third Remastered (PS4)
Saints Row: The Third Remastered (PS5)
Secret Neighbor
Shadow of the Beast
Shadow of the Colossus
Shadow Warrior 3
Shiness: The Lightning Kingdom
Sniper Elite 4
SOMA
South Park: The Fractured but Whole
South Park: The Stick of Truth
Space Crew: Legendary Edition
Space Hulk: Deathwing – Enhanced Edition
Space Hulk: Tactics
Space Junkies
Star Ocean First Departure R
Star Trek: Bridge Crew
Starlink: Battle for Atlas
Steep
Steins;Gate Elite
Stellaris: Console Edition
Surviving Mars
T
Tearaway Unfolded
Tennis World Tour 2 (PS4)
Tennis World Tour 2 (PS5)
Terraria
The Artful Escape (PS4)
The Artful Escape (PS5)
The Book of Unwritten Tales 2
The Council – The Complete Season
The Crew
The Crew 2
The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited
The Fisherman – Fishing Planet
THE LAST GUARDIAN
The LEGO Movie Videogame
The Messenger
The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories
The Surge
The Surge 2
The Technomancer
This is the Police
This is the Police 2
This War of Mine: The Little Ones
Tom Clancy’s The Division
Totally Reliable Delivery Service
Tour de France 2021 (PS4)
Tour de France 2021 (PS5)
TowerFall Ascension
Trackmania Turbo
Transference
Trials Fusion
Trials of the Blood Dragon
Trials Rising
TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge 2
U
Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End
Uncharted: The Lost Legacy Until Dawn
V
Valiant Hearts: The Great War
Vampyr
Virginia
W
Warhammer 40,000: Inquisitor – Martyr
Warhammer: Chaosbane – Slayer Edition (PS5)
Warhammer: Chaosbane (PS4)
Watch Dogs
Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Earthblood (PS4)
Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Earthblood (PS5)
Werewolves Within
Windbound
World of Final Fantasy
WRC 10 FIA World Rally Championship (PS4)
WRC 10 FIA World Rally Championship (PS5)
Wreckfest (PS4)
Wreckfest (PS5)
X
XCOM 2
Y
Y School Heroes: Bustlin’ School life
YO-KAI WATCH 4++
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA
Z
ZOMBI
Zombie Army 4: Dead War
0-9
11-11 Memories Retold
2Dark
Game Trials (Deluxe)
Horizon Forbidden West
Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands
Cyberpunk 2077
WWE 2K22
UNCHARTED™: Legacy of Thieves Collection
Hot Wheels Unleashed
LEGO® CITY Undercover
Biomutant
Farming Simulator 22
MotoGP™22
The Cruel King and the Great Hero
ELEX 2
Classics Catalog (Deluxe)
A
Ape Escape (PS1/PS4)
Ape Escape (PS1/PS5)
B
Batman: Return to Arkham – Arkham Asylum
Batman: Return to Arkham – Arkham City
BEYOND: Two Souls
BioShock 2 Remastered
Bioshock Infinite: The Complete Edition
BioShock Remastered
Borderlands: The Handsome Collection
C
Crysis Remastered
D
Darksiders Warmastered Edition
Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition
Dead Nation: Apocalypse Edition
Deadlight: Director´s Cut
Disney·PIXAR Toy Story 2: Buzz Lightyear to the Rescue (PS1/PS4)
Disney·PIXAR Toy Story 2: Buzz Lightyear to the Rescue (PS1/PS5)
E
Echochrome (PSP/PS4)
Echochrome (PSP/PS5)
G
God of War III Remastered
Gravity Rush Remastered
H
Heavy Rain
Hot Shots Golf (PS1/PS4)
Hot Shots Golf (PS1/PS5)
Hotline Miami
I
I.Q: Intelligent Qube (PS1/PS4)
I.Q: Intelligent Qube (PS1/PS5)
J
Jak & Daxter: The Precursor Legacy*
Jak II
Jak 3
Jak X: Combat Racing
Jumping Flash! (PS1/PS4)
Jumping Flash! (PS1/PS5)
K
Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning
L
LEGO Harry Potter Collection
LocoRoco Remastered
LocoRoco 2 Remastered
M
Mafia: Definitive Edition
Mafia II: Definitive Edition
Metro: Last Light Redux
Metro 2033 Redux
Mr. Driller (PS1/PS4)
Mr. Driller (PS1/PS5)
O
Oddworld: Abe’s Oddysee (PS1/PS4)
Oddworld: Abe’s Oddysee (PS1/PS5)
Outcast – Second Contact
P
Patapon Remastered
PATAPON 2 REMASTERED
R
Rainbow Moon
Resident Evil
S
Syphon Filter (PS1/PS4)
Syphon Filter (PS1/PS5)
T
Tekken 2 (PS1/PS4)
Tekken 2 (PS1/PS5)
The Last of Us Remastered
The Last of Us: Left Behind
U
Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection*
W
Wild Arms (PS1/PS4)
Wild Arms (PS1/PS5)
WipEout: Omega Collection
Worms Armageddon (PS1/PS4)
Worms Armageddon (PS1/PS5)
Worms World Party (PS1/PS4)
Worms World Party (PS1/PS5)
Having trouble deciding which tier is for you? Check out our PlayStation Plus new tiers guide here. Stay tuned here at MP1st for the full catalog of games coming to other regions once the service finally launches!
IO Interactive has deployed Hitman 3 update 1.10 (PS5 version 1.010), which adds new content, ray tracing on PC, and tons more! This is the Hitman 3 May Update and also brings in a new weapon! Read on for the Hitman 3 May 24 patch notes.
Patch size: Between 2.15GB and 3.22GB on all platforms.
NEW CONTENT
Long Live Easter
Unlock the Yellow Rabbit Suit by revisiting the Berlin Egg Hunt and completing the new ‘Duck Hunt’ challenge. Everything you need to complete this new challenge can be found on-site in Berlin. Good luck!
Five Quacks
Enter the Elusive Target Arcade and complete a newly-added challenge to unlock The Ducky Gun. This unique weapon cannot be reloaded, but will quack along with every shot you fire.
Adaptive Supersampling
Patch 3.110 also adds support for Adaptive Supersampling, such as NVIDIA DLSS and AMD FidelityFX™ Super Resolution 1.0. We’re also working together with our friends at Intel to introduce their Xe Super Sampling (XeSS) technology to the game in a future patch. AMD’s FSR2 is expected to be supported in the same future patch.
NEW ADDITIONS
Player Profile Limit
We’ve increased the maximum Player Profile level from 5,000 to 7,500 and introduced new visual representations of the profiles to support this new level cap.
The currently achievable profile names are:
Mono Audio
We’ve added an option to enable Mono Audio in the Audio menu.
Instinct Kill Conditions
We’ve made some changes to how kill conditions are displayed in Instinct during gameplay. Currently, enabling Instinct when playing a Featured Contract will display the kill conditions (target name, suit, weapon). With this patch, the following improvements have been made:
– Instinct kill conditions are now also displayed when playing Escalations, including Seven Deadly Sins content.
– Default conditions (Any Disguise / Any Method) are always hidden from the Instinct kill conditions
There are a very limited number of instances where the Instinct kill conditions don’t match the mission objectives HUD, due to extremely specific setups in a handful of Escalations. In general though, this change will greatly improve the experience of playing Escalations and Featured Contracts.
Subtitle Background
We’ve added an option to enable a background for the game’s subtitles and choose the opacity.
Master Difficulty
What Is Thy Bidding, My Master? We’ve tweaked the Master Difficulty for HITMAN 3, to add more cameras and enforces – to give you the ultimate challenge.
Dartmoor and The Carpathian Mountain are the only locations without added cameras.
FIXES:
STABILITY
Overall Stability
We’ve improved stability across all platforms, especially on Xbox platforms and Nintendo Switch.
Resize Crash
We’ve resolved an issue where some PC players could encounter a crash when resizing the active game window. Disguise Reload
We’ve resolved an issue that could cause the game to crash when players would attempt to change their disguise and reload their weapon (or pick up an item) at the exact same time.
Striker A Pose
We’ve updated the challenge image for the Arcade – Track 2 challenge to reflect the weapon that players will earn by completing it.
Double Up
We’ve resolved an issue where the game could crash when players acquire a weapon from a smuggled briefcase, whilst already having that same item in their inventory. The issue would only occur when using unique items found within a map.
Trophy Troubles
We’ve resolved issues that would prevent players from unlocking these trophies/achievements: Icebreaker, Pure Poetry.
UI / UX
Inventory Limit
We’ve resolved an issue where some players would experience items missing from their inventory during the planning phase. After an investigation and help from our players, we were able to identify that the cause of this issue was due to an ‘item limit’ that we set back in 2015. The game was configured to display up to 200 inventory items. A few months back, we reached that item milestone and this change/fix will raise that cap to allow all items to be displayed.
Menu Mastery
We’ve resolved a visual issue with how Mastery tracks displayed unlockable items. Naming conventions will now be consistent across all tracks.
[Optional] Fix
We’ve resolved an issue where the planning page for Contracts Mode did not always show whether a complication was optional, or not. Now, the [optional] tag will be shown when appropriate.
Zero Leaderboards
We’ve resolved an issue where some players would see a ‘Complete this mission to be listed on the leaderboard’ message after completing a mission. This was an error only evident when players scored 0 points during a mission.
With this fix, existing players will need to earn more than 0 points to see their scores appear and any players earning a score on any leaderboard for the first time will see their score, regardless of how bad it is unlucky they were when playing.
Color me intrigued We’ve added colors to communicate better what complications are failed, and which are completed.
Shoulder Swapped
Our all-time favorite Shoulder Swap option has been moved to Gameplay -> General, to fit in with all the other gameplay related options.
AUDIO
Footshhhhhhteps
We’re resolved an issue where Xbox One users were able to experience the true Silent Assassin experience, where Agent 47’s footsteps were completely silent. We’ve reverted this back to the intended experience, but it’ll still count as SA (Suitably Audible).
Loud Eliminate
We’ve resolved an issue where non-silenced pistols could not be heard when fired when using the ‘eliminate’ prompt behind a character.
Say THAT Again
We’ve resolved an issue where Diana’s dialogue was noticeably lower in volume during the beginning of some missions, notably the campaign missions in Hawke’s Bay and Mendoza.
ACCOUNT
Game Pass Deluxe
We’ve resolved an issue where some Game Pass subscribers could not download their Deluxe Edition content through IOI Account.
GAMEPLAY
Odium Glass
We’ve resolved an issue where the sunglasses on the Odium Suit (Seven Deadly Sins: Envy) were floating and following 47 around the map, rather than protecting his eyes from the Hokkaido sun. Now, they’ll be worn as you’d expect.
Polar Properties
We’ve resolved an issue that caused the Polar Survival Suit to not function like a regular suit. For example, it was considered as trespassing in zones that should be safe, wasn’t being enforced correctly or was unable to perform certain actions.
My Name is Jefe
We’ve tweaked a few things to make sure that the man known only as ‘Jeff’ is always present on maps for Contracts Mode creation and on created Contracts.
Elusive Target Arcade Intel We’ve fixed the issue where intel found in any Elusive Target Arcade missions did not award players experience. They do now!
Elusive Target Arcade the first batch Our first batch of Elusive Target Arcade had many complications on them. These have been removed to match the new version of less restricted Elusive Target Arcades.
HITMAN 3 LOCATION-SPECIFIC CHANGES
DUBAI
Unstuck
We’ve resolved an issue where 47 could get stuck in the floor, after hiding a body in a specific area of the penthouse.
DARTMOOR
Texture Ceiling
We’ve resolved an issue where the textures in the ceiling near the main entrance could flicker.
Not Amoosed
We’ve resolved an issue where the ‘I Find This Amoosing’ challenge did not unlock.
CHONGQING
Rage Quit
We’ve made sure that all guards in Chonqging are fully briefed on which disguises are allowed into certain areas. In the past, 47 was being prevented from entering, despite wearing a suitable disguise.
All Seeing Eyes
We’ve resolved an issue where important dialogue during the ‘All Seeing Eyes’ Mission Story was sometimes not triggered or displayed in subtitles.
Rainy Days
We’ve resolved an issue where outdoors sounds, namely rainfall, can be heard in the lower levels of the facility.
MENDOZA
Jamen Dog
We’ve resolved an issue where 47 was unable to enter certain areas when wearing a disguise that should have been allowed. His name number wasn’t on the list.
A meet W
We’ve resolved an issue where two specific characters in Mendoza had single-letter names when selected as targets in Contracts Mode.
CARPATHIAN MOUNTAINS
Long Journey
We’ve resolved an issue that could cause players to fall off the train when trying to climb onto the roof in a specific spot.
WORLD OF ASSASSINATION FIXES
As well as changes to HITMAN 3, we’ve also listed various improvements or changes to HITMAN 1 and HITMAN 2 locations, when played in HITMAN 3.
Sapienza: Dirty Hands
We’ve fixed a typo the in ‘Getting Your Hands Dirty’ challenge description, where it was incorrectly stated that players must “Assassinate [target] during the meeting the on pier.”
Sapienza: Plant Man
We’ve resolved an issue where players could get stuck in an unplayable area by traversing over plant pots in the cemetery.
Isle of Scat1620: Missing Grey
We’ve resolved an issue where Lucas Grey was missing from the Isle of Sgail opening cutscene.
New York: Flamingo Feet
We’ve resolved an issue where one of the IT workers in the bank had lost their flamingo slippers. You’ll never guess where we found them.
Bangkok: Dancing Boats
We’ve resolved an issue where some of the boats in the harbour would start to ‘dance’ on PS5 after a short period of time.
Hawke’s Bay: Alma Slow
We’ve resolved an issue that could cause Alma to permanently hang out near the coat racks if Orson is subdued upstairs.
HARDWARE
Xbox Wireless Controller x Bluetooth
We’ve resolved an issue where Xbox Wireless Controllers, including Series S/X controllers, would not function properly via Bluetooth. With this fix, all Xbox Wireless Controllers should work either as wired, with Bluetooth or with a Wireless Adaptor on Epic, Steam and Windows PC (Microsoft).
Time to take control (PS5 DualSense Controller Support on PC)
We’ve added support for the rare PS5 DualSense controller to work with HITMAN 3 on PC wired trough USB. On Steam however – It will work both wired and wireless via Bluetooth.
Note, there are no Adaptive Triggers support when using the DualSense Controller on PC.
PC VR
Reset Issues
We’ve resolved an issue that could cause visual issues if players change graphics settings in-game, and then reset them to default.
Fibrewire Tweaks
We’ve improved the control you’ll have over NPCs when initiating a fibrewire takedown.
Support Icons
We’ve added a small icon to menu tiles where VR content is not supported, to make it easier to know at-a-glance what can be played in VR.
Ripple Effect Studios is going to test something in Battlefield 2042’s Battlefield Portal mode for week starting today! The studio announced that the Battlefield Portal Custom Experiences is getting tested for a week, and during this time, all Custom Experiences without AI bots or the Rules Editor will earn full progression.
This announcement was made by the studio over on Twitter, where it also shared that on May 31, the devs will revert to current Full, Moderate and Restricted progression while they review the impact on the test gameplay.
On May 31, we'll revert back to current Full, Moderate and Restricted Progression whilst we review the impact of this test on fair gameplay.
We remain committed to establishing fair Progression while playing #BattlefieldPortal, and we’ll keep you updated on further changes.
— Battlefield Comms (@BattlefieldComm) May 24, 2022
Today we’ll test further changes to how you earn XP and Progression while building Custom Experiences in #BattlefieldPortal.
This test will run for one week until May 31, and during it all Custom Experiences without AI or the Rules Editor will earn Full Progression.
On May 31, we’ll revert back to current Full, Moderate and Restricted Progression whilst we review the impact of this test on fair gameplay. We remain committed to establishing fair Progression while playing #BattlefieldPortal, and we’ll keep you updated on further changes.
Hopefully, the Battlefield 2042 player base fiddling with BF Portal can put on a good and fair show, so that Ripple Effect can see a positive take on the test.
Ubisoft has released the Assassin’s Creed Valhalla update 6.20 patch today, and this one is for changes made to title update 1.5.2 across all platforms! Check out the full Assassin’s Creed Valhalla May 24 update patch notes below.
Xbox Series X|S: ~7.8 GB
Xbox One: ~7.8 GB
PlayStation®5: ~1.8 GB
PlayStation®4: ~1.4 GB
PC: ~7.08 GB
See below for the most notable changes in Title Update 1.5.2.
NEW CONTENT
NEW ARMORY BUILDING & CUSTOMIZABLE LOADOUTS
Added the Armory building and loadout feature to the game.
Ravensthorpe has expanded! Construct the new Armory building and unlock up to five gear loadouts that you can display in your settlement and freely swap to from around the world.
The Armory can be built after upgrading Ravensthorpe to Level 3 and requires foreign cargo, which can be obtained in River Raids. Once built, it will function as your own personal gallery for the gear and weapons that have served you well in the various raids, assassinations, and adventures throughout your playtime.
Time to make the most of your gear! Customize up to five different loadouts from the inventory screen. Create various combinations to match with your favorite playstyles, give them a label, and change them on the go. Freedom of approach is the name of the game, and with the loadouts you can now switch from savage raider to stealthy assassin with the press of a button in the inventory screen.
Upon building the Armory, you will be given two initial loadout slots. Upgrade the armory up to four times in order to unlock the remaining slots.
RIVER RAIDS
Added new rewards to River Raids.
Time to sound the horn and go a-Viking. New rewards are making their way to River Raids, including weapons and new customizable options for Eivor.
Gather your crew and prepare to bring back more resources to Ravensthorpe.
BUG FIXES & IMPROVEMENTS
EXPANSION 3: DAWN OF RAGNARÖK
GAMEPLAY
Addressed
Mount skin changes made in Svartalfheim not persisting after save-load action.
Various pieces of the All-Father set missing after purchase from Kara.
MAIN QUESTS, WORLD EVENTS, AND SIDE ACTIVITIES
Addressed
Unable to progress in Finding Fritjof as Tyra won’t get in the boat.
Unable to progress in Finding Fritjof as Tyra won’t move after leaving the foundry.
Tyra gets stuck and does not move after killing the Muspel patrol during quest objective Follow Tyra .
Tyra is missing from the next location in Finding Fritjof if players enter Fornama before speaking to her.
Unable to progress in The Scholar and the Sunstone as Einar has stopped moving.
Enemies will attack players during the World Event A Beast’s Burden.
No world limit barrier is present when exploring the cave ahead of the dwarves in the quest Gift to the God.
Players can pass the bridge sequence in The Reckoning by using Explosive Retreat.
Cannot progress in Pride of the Aesir as the cutscene does not start after opening Baldr’s cell.
Bo’s corpse disappears during the dialogue scene with Liv in the World Event Carpe Diem.
One of the NPCs will be spawned on the side of the monolith in the world event The Ballad of Kraka and Svaldi.
COMBAT
Addressed
Players are able to block the Giant Ravens’ heavy attacks using their shield.
Sinmara glitches if player defeats her summoned NPCs with fists.
Using the Thorn of Slumber ability on one of her spawned Muspels momentarily prevents Sinmara from draining them.
Teleport Assassination does not work once Sinmara’s Champions are knocked down.
Eysa doesn’t hit players when counterattacking.
Muspel Pyro struggles to aim at players. Equipped corrective lenses.
VALKYRIE ARENA
Addressed
Balanced the power level of exploders when players were under-leveled.
SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND POWERS
Addressed
Freezing or shattering effects not applying in certain instances.
Muspel minions running away if players use Goule of Breath ability on Elite Muspels. Increased courage.
Any hidden weapon or gear reappearing on Havi upon landing with the Power of the Raven.
Muspelheim and Jotunheim disguises not being removed after the timer has run out.
Raven form could be activated just before dying.
WORLD
Addressed
Players don’t receive the Jotun Chest piece after clearing the map.
Wolfpacks disappear from the Open World after performing a fast travel action near their location.
Wolfpack leaders will keep talking to their minions despite being dead. Very spooky!
Wolfpack enemies disappear when shapeshifting to Jotuns.
Cannot open the last Raiding Chests if players close the game while opening one of these chests.
Instances where Sinmara’s Chosens can get stuck in the environment during combat.
Various incorrect AI behaviors.
GRAPHICS, ANIMATION, AND AUDIO
Addressed
Several crashes and freezes during cutscenes.
Players remain stuck in a free-fall animation and get desynchronized after performing a Dive of the Valkyries from extreme height. Don’t try this at home!
Various issues where Havi remains stuck in a free-fall animation and/or gets desynchronized.
Weapon sheathing animation is not triggered when calling the longship while in combat.
Numerous graphics, texture, animation, or lighting issues.
Instances of misplaced or floating objects or textures.
Numerous flickering issues.
UI/HUD
Addressed
Various camera issues.
Numerous UI/HUD issues.
MISCELLANEOUS
Addressed
Disguise being removed when calling the longship.
Eivor missing one eye upon completing the Dawn of Ragnarök expansion and returning to England. Vision was too real, had to give them back their eye.
ASSASSIN’S CREED VALHALLA
Added
Players will now receive a Mastery Point upon reaching Power Level 200.
MASTERY CHALLENGE PACK 2
Addressed
Custom Stealth Settings are overwritten after leaving a trial.
Mastery Challenge assets are present in the Open World after exiting any trial.
Cannot assassinate one of the NPCs in the Saint Guthlac’s Raven trial.
NPCs fall under the map in the Trial of the Wolf at Saint Guthlac’s Point.
Instances of issues with the pause menu in certain trials.
The game freezes when restarting the Saint Guthlac’s Raven trial after triggering an assassination mini-game.
MAIN QUESTS, WORLD EVENTS, AND SIDE ACTIVITIES
Addressed
The duel with Dag does not trigger after sleeping to enter the quest A Brewing Storm.
Ivarr does not move during the King Killer quest.
Players get stuck in the quest An Uncommon Proposition if they stopped to fish after choosing the romance option with Tarben (in-game version 1.2.1).
NPC spawns and is stuck on the dock in the World Event Deviled Water.
Bears not spawning during the World Event Skal to your Wealth.
RIVER RAID
Addressed
Unable to talk to Vagn after completing A River to Raid.
WRATH OF THE DRUID
Addressed
Children of Danu NPC cannot be reached after falling through a texture.
Cannot loot key in Into the Fog if the cave has been cleared out before accepting the quest.
THE SIEGE OF PARIS
Addressed
Unable to locate Toka during the quest Majesty in the Dark.
WORLD
Addressed
Drinking game in Grantebridge cannot be started. Drink responsibly
Unable to start the Daughters of Lerion encounter.
GRAPHICS, ANIMATION, AND AUDIO
Addressed
Animation issue when hijacking a mounted enemy from behind.
Numerous clipping issues.
Eivor’s line These new visions of Odin trouble me playing on loop upon returning to Ravensthorpe.
UI/HUD
Addressed
Zealot icon disappears from the in-game map before confirming the kill.
Numerous UI/HUD issues.
MISCELLANEOUS
Addressed
The Hreidmar’s Blessed Armor Set is not available in the transmog tab.
Berserker pack not displayed in the Store if one item has been purchased from the pack already.
Berserker pack isn’t marked as owned in the Animus Store if acquired by owning the Ultimate Edition.
Some parts of the Ymir Scream tattoo set are missing.
Incorrect items advertised in the Store.
PERFORMANCE AND STABILITY
Addressed
Added performance and stability improvements.
That’s about it for this newest patch, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla update 6.20. Stay tuned here at MP1st for further updates!
Ubisoft has released AC Valhalla update 1.052 today. Officially, this is known as title update 1.5.2 and it comes with a host of new content. Not only that, but tons of bug fixes have been made to the recently released new DLC. You can check out the full AC Valhalla May 24 update patch notes below.
AC Valhalla Update 1.052 Patch Notes | AC Valhalla May 24 Update Patch Notes | AC Valhalla TU 1.5.2 Patch Notes:
Patch Sizes:
Xbox Series X|S: ~7.8 GB
Xbox One: ~7.8 GB
PlayStation®5: ~1.8 GB
PlayStation®4: ~1.4 GB
PC: ~7.08 GB
See below for the most notable changes in Title Update 1.5.2.
NEW CONTENT
NEW ARMORY BUILDING & CUSTOMIZABLE LOADOUTS
Added the Armory building and loadout feature to the game.
Ravensthorpe has expanded! Construct the new Armory building and unlock up to five gear loadouts that you can display in your settlement and freely swap to from around the world.
The Armory can be built after upgrading Ravensthorpe to Level 3 and requires foreign cargo, which can be obtained in River Raids. Once built, it will function as your own personal gallery for the gear and weapons that have served you well in the various raids, assassinations, and adventures throughout your playtime.
Time to make the most of your gear! Customize up to five different loadouts from the inventory screen. Create various combinations to match with your favorite playstyles, give them a label, and change them on the go. Freedom of approach is the name of the game, and with the loadouts you can now switch from savage raider to stealthy assassin with the press of a button in the inventory screen.
Upon building the Armory, you will be given two initial loadout slots. Upgrade the armory up to four times in order to unlock the remaining slots.
RIVER RAIDS
Added new rewards to River Raids.
Time to sound the horn and go a-Viking. New rewards are making their way to River Raids, including weapons and new customizable options for Eivor.
Gather your crew and prepare to bring back more resources to Ravensthorpe.
BUG FIXES & IMPROVEMENTS
EXPANSION 3: DAWN OF RAGNARÖK
GAMEPLAY
Addressed
Mount skin changes made in Svartalfheim not persisting after save-load action.
Various pieces of the All-Father set missing after purchase from Kara.
MAIN QUESTS, WORLD EVENTS, AND SIDE ACTIVITIES
Addressed
Unable to progress in Finding Fritjof as Tyra won’t get in the boat.
Unable to progress in Finding Fritjof as Tyra won’t move after leaving the foundry.
Tyra gets stuck and does not move after killing the Muspel patrol during quest objective Follow Tyra .
Tyra is missing from the next location in Finding Fritjof if players enter Fornama before speaking to her.
Unable to progress in The Scholar and the Sunstone as Einar has stopped moving.
Enemies will attack players during the World Event A Beast’s Burden.
No world limit barrier is present when exploring the cave ahead of the dwarves in the quest Gift to the God.
Players can pass the bridge sequence in The Reckoning by using Explosive Retreat.
Cannot progress in Pride of the Aesir as the cutscene does not start after opening Baldr’s cell.
Bo’s corpse disappears during the dialogue scene with Liv in the World Event Carpe Diem.
One of the NPCs will be spawned on the side of the monolith in the world event The Ballad of Kraka and Svaldi.
COMBAT
Addressed
Players are able to block the Giant Ravens’ heavy attacks using their shield.
Sinmara glitches if player defeats her summoned NPCs with fists.
Using the Thorn of Slumber ability on one of her spawned Muspels momentarily prevents Sinmara from draining them.
Teleport Assassination does not work once Sinmara’s Champions are knocked down.
Eysa doesn’t hit players when counterattacking.
Muspel Pyro struggles to aim at players. Equipped corrective lenses.
VALKYRIE ARENA
Addressed
Balanced the power level of exploders when players were under-leveled.
SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND POWERS
Addressed
Freezing or shattering effects not applying in certain instances.
Muspel minions running away if players use Goule of Breath ability on Elite Muspels. Increased courage.
Any hidden weapon or gear reappearing on Havi upon landing with the Power of the Raven.
Muspelheim and Jotunheim disguises not being removed after the timer has run out.
Raven form could be activated just before dying.
WORLD
Addressed
Players don’t receive the Jotun Chest piece after clearing the map.
Wolfpacks disappear from the Open World after performing a fast travel action near their location.
Wolfpack leaders will keep talking to their minions despite being dead. Very spooky!
Wolfpack enemies disappear when shapeshifting to Jotuns.
Cannot open the last Raiding Chests if players close the game while opening one of these chests.
Instances where Sinmara’s Chosens can get stuck in the environment during combat.
Various incorrect AI behaviors.
GRAPHICS, ANIMATION, AND AUDIO
Addressed
Several crashes and freezes during cutscenes.
Players remain stuck in a free-fall animation and get desynchronized after performing a Dive of the Valkyries from extreme height. Don’t try this at home!
Various issues where Havi remains stuck in a free-fall animation and/or gets desynchronized.
Weapon sheathing animation is not triggered when calling the longship while in combat.
Numerous graphics, texture, animation, or lighting issues.
Instances of misplaced or floating objects or textures.
Numerous flickering issues.
UI/HUD
Addressed
Various camera issues.
Numerous UI/HUD issues.
MISCELLANEOUS
Addressed
Disguise being removed when calling the longship.
Eivor missing one eye upon completing the Dawn of Ragnarök expansion and returning to England. Vision was too real, had to give them back their eye.
ASSASSIN’S CREED VALHALLA
Added
Players will now receive a Mastery Point upon reaching Power Level 200.
MASTERY CHALLENGE PACK 2
Addressed
Custom Stealth Settings are overwritten after leaving a trial.
Mastery Challenge assets are present in the Open World after exiting any trial.
Cannot assassinate one of the NPCs in the Saint Guthlac’s Raven trial.
NPCs fall under the map in the Trial of the Wolf at Saint Guthlac’s Point.
Instances of issues with the pause menu in certain trials.
The game freezes when restarting the Saint Guthlac’s Raven trial after triggering an assassination mini-game.
MAIN QUESTS, WORLD EVENTS, AND SIDE ACTIVITIES
Addressed
The duel with Dag does not trigger after sleeping to enter the quest A Brewing Storm.
Ivarr does not move during the King Killer quest.
Players get stuck in the quest An Uncommon Proposition if they stopped to fish after choosing the romance option with Tarben (in-game version 1.2.1).
NPC spawns and is stuck on the dock in the World Event Deviled Water.
Bears not spawning during the World Event Skal to your Wealth.
RIVER RAID
Addressed
Unable to talk to Vagn after completing A River to Raid.
WRATH OF THE DRUID
Addressed
Children of Danu NPC cannot be reached after falling through a texture.
Cannot loot key in Into the Fog if the cave has been cleared out before accepting the quest.
THE SIEGE OF PARIS
Addressed
Unable to locate Toka during the quest Majesty in the Dark.
WORLD
Addressed
Drinking game in Grantebridge cannot be started. Drink responsibly
Unable to start the Daughters of Lerion encounter.
GRAPHICS, ANIMATION, AND AUDIO
Addressed
Animation issue when hijacking a mounted enemy from behind.
Numerous clipping issues.
Eivor’s line These new visions of Odin trouble me playing on loop upon returning to Ravensthorpe.
UI/HUD
Addressed
Zealot icon disappears from the in-game map before confirming the kill.
Numerous UI/HUD issues.
MISCELLANEOUS
Addressed
The Hreidmar’s Blessed Armor Set is not available in the transmog tab.
Berserker pack not displayed in the Store if one item has been purchased from the pack already.
Berserker pack isn’t marked as owned in the Animus Store if acquired by owning the Ultimate Edition.
Some parts of the Ymir Scream tattoo set are missing.
Incorrect items advertised in the Store.
PERFORMANCE AND STABILITY
Addressed
Added performance and stability improvements.
That’s it for the patch notes. Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is out now for PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One and Google Stadia.
Giants Software has released Farming Simulator 22 update 1.09 (PS5 version 1.090) today on May 24. Officially, this is known as title update 1.5.0 by the developer. While no new content is provided, today’s patch comes with lots of helpful bug fixes and changes. You can read the full Farm Simulator 22 May 24 patch notes down below.
Square Enix has released Final Fantasy XIV update 9.51 (PS5 version 1.000.136) today on May 24. This is officially known as title update 6.11a, and it comes with adjustments to PVP actions as well as many bug fixes. Read on for the full FFXIV May 24 patch notes posted down below.
Final Fantasy XIV Update 9.51 Patch Notes | Final Fantasy XIV Update 1.000.136 Patch Notes | Final Fantasy XIV May 24 Patch Notes:
Patch 6.11a contains content that can only be accessed by registering the expansion packs for FINAL FANTASY XIV to your service account. To distinguish between adjustments that are and are not affected by the registration of these expansions, the following notations will be used throughout the patch notes:
These additions and adjustments only require the purchase of FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn and FINAL FANTASY XIV: Heavensward.
These additions and adjustments require the purchase and registration of FINAL FANTASY XIV: Stormblood.
These additions and adjustments require the purchase and registration of FINAL FANTASY XIV: Shadowbringers.
These additions and adjustments require the purchase and registration of FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker.
These additions and adjustments contain elements that may require the purchase and registration of the expansion packs noted above.
PvP
The following adjustments have been made to PvP actions:
* The balance changes made to PvP actions are based on the win rates and playability of each job.
Further adjustments requiring changes to action functionality will be made in Patch 6.15.
Gunbreaker
Action
Adjustment
Rough Divide
Increased damage and healing potency of the additional effect No Mercy has been changed from 10% to 20%.
Relentless Rush
The additional effect “reduces damage taken by 25%” has been added.
Bard
Action
Adjustment
Powerful Shot
Base potency has been increased from 3,000 to 4,000.
Empyreal Arrow
Potency has been increased from 3,000 to 4,000.
Machinist
Action
Adjustment
Drill
Potency has been increased from 9,000 to 10,000.
Potency when under the effect of Analysis has been increased from 18,000 to 20,000.
Bioblaster
Damage over time effect duration has been increased from 9 to 12 seconds.
Chain Saw
Potency has been increased from 10,000 to 12,000.
Dancer
Action
Adjustment
Honing Dance
The additional effect “reduces damage taken by 20%” has been added.
Fan Dance
Potency has been increased from 4,000 to 5,000.
Black Mage
Action
Adjustment
Fire
Astral Fire II effect duration has been increased from 15 to 30 seconds.
Blizzard
Umbral Ice II effect duration has been increased from 15 to 30 seconds.
Burst
Potency has been increased from 12,000 to 16,000.
Barrier potency has been increased from 12,000 to 16,000.
Paradox
Now a charged action with a maximum of 2 charges.
Night Wing
Half-asleep effect now also reduces movement speed by 50%.
Half-asleep effect duration has been reduced from 4 to 3 seconds.
Sleep effect duration has been reduced from 4 to 3 seconds.
Fire IV
Cast time has been reduced from 1.92 to 1.44 seconds.
Astral Fire III effect duration has been increased from 15 to 30 seconds.
Flare
Cast time has been reduced from 1.92 to 1.44 seconds.
Damage dealt to primary target has been increased from 8,000 to 12,000.
Blizzard IV
Cast time has been reduced from 1.92 to 1.44 seconds.
Umbral Ice III effect duration has been increased from 15 to 30 seconds.
Freeze
Cast time has been reduced from 1.92 to 1.44 seconds.
Damage dealt to primary target has been increased from 8,000 to 12,000.
Soul Resonance
Now grants Apocatastasis, reducing damage taken by 20% with a duration of 15 seconds.
Summoner
Action
Adjustment
Slipstream
Potency has been increased from 6,000 to 8,000.
Windstorm potency has been increased from 3,000 to 4,000.
Radiant Aegis
Damage reduction has been increased from 10% to 20%.
Barrier potency has been increased from 8,000 to 10,000.
Mountain Buster
Potency has been increased from 2,000 to 4,000.
Revelation
Potency has been increased from 3,000 to 6,000.
Red Mage
Action
Adjustment
Corps-a-corps
Damage reduction has been changed from 20% to 10%.
Astrologian
Action
Adjustment
Aspected Benefic
Base cure potency has been increased from 4,000 to 5,000.
Maximum cure potency has been reduced from 12,000 to 10,000. * The help text in Patch 6.11 was erroneous, listing a base potency of 4,000 and maximum potency of 8,000.
Crystalline Conflict
When registering for a match in Crystalline Conflict, players in the Crystal tier can now be matched with players who are Diamond 3 (with 1 Rising Star) or higher.
* The matching system will be adjusted further in future updates.
Players will no longer be logged out automatically after 30 minutes of inactivity.
* This applies to all areas including the Firmament.
The following issues have been addressed.
An issue when playing as paladin in PvE wherein the potency of Holy Spirit and Holy Circle did not increase when the player had one stack of Requiescat.
An issue wherein the description of the warrior PvP action Primal Scream failed to note the potency of Primal Rend and Chaotic Cyclone is increased while under the effect of Inner Release. * This is an issue only in the description. The action functions as intended.
An issue when playing as gunbreaker in PvP wherein the description of certain actions after executing Continuation while under the effect of Junction Healer failed to note the range of its healing effect is 15 yalms. * This is an issue only in the descriptions. The actions function as intended.
An issue wherein the description of the ninja PvP action Three Mudra failed to note the action changes to Meisui while under the effect of Three Mudra. * This is an issue only in the description. The action functions as intended.
An issue wherein attempting to execute the bard PvE action Wanderer’s Minuet multiple times in quick succession prevented players from queueing another action for execution.
An issue wherein the barrier potency listed in the description of the machinist PvP action Bishop Autoturret was incorrect. * This is an issue only in the description. The action functions as intended.
An issue wherein the description of the gunbreaker PvP action Terminal Trigger, the dancer PvP action Honing Dance, and the machinist PvP action Wildfire failed to note their attack radius is 5 yalms. * This is an issue only in the descriptions. The actions function as intended.
An issue in PvP wherein the additional effect of the redmage action Displacement erroneously increased the healing potency of the limit break Southern Cross.
Other minor text issues have also been addressed.
Other various issues have also been addressed.
That’s is for today’s patch notes. Final Fantasy XIV is out now for PC, PS5 and PS4.
The (Call of Duty) COD Vanguard update 1.18 (PS5 version 1.018) pre-load is now live for PlayStation gamers, and this is to bring the Classified Arms Reloaded data into the game! Note that players won’t be able to access the data/content in its entirey, as the mid-season refresh is set to go live much later.
Update: Sledgehammer has revealed the official patch notes!
MULTIPLAYER
Maps
NEW with S3 Reloaded: Sphere
Hidden below the surface of an inconspicuous mining facility is a weapons lab that offers intense, close-quarters engagements around every turn. Jump into the Sphere 24/7 Playlist at the start of Season Three Reloaded!
Berlin
Addressed an exploit that allowed players to reach unintended locations near the Office.
Castle
Care Packages will no longer fall through the stairs near the Palace Outer Walls.
Sub Pens
Addressed exploits that allowed players to reach unintended locations near the Dry Docks and Loading Dock.
Modes
Arms Race
Riding a Motorcycle as it explodes will no longer cause the player’s view to rotate.
Operators
NEW with S3 Reloaded: Kim Tae Young (Harpy)
Trained by her mother as a fighter, Tae Young donned a mask to conceal her identity while helping families cross the North Korean border to safety. She soon earned a reputation amongst the Korean people as a local folk hero and keeper of justice. Even the briefest glimpse of her Dokkaebi mask instills hope in her people and fear in her enemies.
Unlocked via Operator Bundle, available for purchase in Season Three Reloaded.
Weapons
NEW with S3 Reloaded: H4 Blixen (Submachine Gun)
Favored by Special Operations Forces, this hard-hitting SMG offers mobility and accuracy in medium-range engagements.
Unlock Challenge: Get 3 Slide Kills in a single match 15 times.
STG44 (Assault Rifle)
Challenges for the Deadeye Camo Category are now properly tracked.
Nikita AVT (Assault Rifle)
Zac MS Stock Attachment will no longer obstruct the view of certain Optics.
Cooper Carbine (Assault Rifle)
Addressed an issue that prevented the M1941 Hand Stop Underbarrel, 14” Gracey Rapid Barrel, and Recoil Booster Muzzle Attachments from unlocking at their designated Weapon Levels.
M1 Garand (Marksman Rifle)
Mindgames Camo Category now references the correct Magazine Attachment requirement.
Equipment
No 69 Stun Grenade (Tactical)
Decreased Explosive Damage from 25 to 5.
S-Mine 44 (Tactical)
Decreased Explosive Damage in Hardcore game modes from 50 to 10.
This change was made to prevent lethality toward uninjured players; Explosive Damage in Core game modes remains unchanged.
Field Upgrades
Trophy System
Melee attacks will now properly deal damage to a Trophy System.
Ammo Box Field Upgrade can now be destroyed by a Trophy System.
Trophy Systems will no longer remain active when thrown out-of-bounds.
Killstreaks
Counter Spy Plane (4 Kills)
Announcer will now play the correct voice line when an enemy Counter-Spy Plane is activated.
Challenges
Seasonal Challenges
Progression toward the Season Two Mastery challenge is now properly tracked.
User Interface & Experience
Players who have reached Prestige 5 or higher will now see the correct Prestige emblem displayed throughout the menus.
Addressed an issue that forced the player back to the Multiplayer menu when using contextual (right-click) menus on PC.
Bundles & Cosmetics
Addressed an issue that prevented AS-44 Mechanized Reactive Blueprint from changing colors when inspected.
ZOMBIES
Enemies
Zaballa the Deceiver
Shortened Zaballa’s mask swap animation to reduce invulnerability time.
Players can now deal some damage to Zaballa’s body but should continue to focus on masks.
Zaballa’s electrical attacks are more lethal but should now spawn within line of sight to or in the proximity of Zaballa.
Zaballa increases the number of electrical attacks by one for every destroyed mask.
Weapons
H4 Blixen (Submachine Gun)
Description: Favored by Special Operations Forces, this hard-hitting SMG offers mobility and accuracy in medium-range engagements.
The new H4 Blixen SMG weapon will be available via in-game challenge in Zombies or via a unique Blueprint version in the Store at the start of Season Three Reloaded.
Zombies Unlock Challenge: In Zombies, use SMGs to Eliminate 50 Zaballas.
Skal Crusher
Resolved an issue that prevented picking up blueprint throwable weapons.
Challenges
Reticles
Reticles earned in Zombies have been adjusted so that a central dot is always present to assist with aiming.
The official patch notes are not available yet, but here’s what’s new according to Sledgehammer:
Updates to Vanguard include:
New Multiplayer Map – Sphere, a new small Multiplayer map featuring an underground weapons lab hidden beneath the façade of a coal mine.
New Operator for Task Force Harpy – Kim Tae Young
New Weapon – H4 Blixen SMG
New Bundle – Spilled Ink Bundle, curated and designed by top tattoo artists
New Bundle – Tracer Pack: High Voltage Mastercraft Bundle, contains an electrifying Heroic “Stabistor” Sniper Rifle that is sure to send shock waves through your competition
New Bundle – Tracer Pack: Dark Aether Mastercraft Bundle, a Zombies-themed pack featuring the “Dark Jinx” SMG
At the end of the season, more Mastercrafts will become available, including the Tracer Pack: Tread Lightly Mastercraft Bundle, which features prototype-themed weaponry.
Serpentine — The Vanguard Perk Arrives in Warzone
Scenario: you are in a dead sprint across the map when suddenly, a sniper from 300 yards out starts taking pot shots. Somehow, one connects to your head, and you’re out of the game.
Serpentine, the new Perk arriving from Vanguard, hopes to remedy this without completely leaving marksmen out to dry.
Available in the Perk 1 slot for all players after the update, Serpentine’s description is as follows:
“Sprinting reduces incoming damage from bullets, explosives, and fire by 20%.”
Will it be an “auto-pick”? Not necessarily — consider some of the other options in the Blue Perk 1 slot: currently, Double Time (which boosts Tactical Sprint) and Cold Blooded (which directly counters Combat Scout) are two extremely popular choices in the current meta. Then there is Quick Fix, which shaves seconds off health-regeneration time, which the most elite players tend to gravitate toward. And we didn’t even talk about E.O.D., a great Perk for those who despise dying to explosives.
New Vanguard Multiplayer Map — Sphere
In Call of Duty: Vanguard, Classified Arms Reloaded will bring Sphere, a new small Multiplayer map featuring an underground weapons lab hidden beneath the façade of a coal mine.
On the top floor, battle in the dusty environs of a mock coal mining village, featuring wooden buildings, crates, and natural formations that will make you feel like a veritable gunslinger in the Old West.
Head underground and you’ll be greeted by the Mine, Concrete Tunnels, Workshop, and the central Lab, where Operators can flood in from all sides
H4 Blixen SMG
Favored by Special Operations Forces, this hard-hitting SMG offers mobility and accuracy in medium range engagements.
The Owen Gun is the most notable slower-firing SMG in this weapon category, but in Classified Arms Reloaded, the H4 Blixen will try and make a claim to power.
In Vanguard Multiplayer, the H4 Blixen delivers a reliable three-shot kill at a farther range than the Owen Gun, albeit with a slower rate of fire. It also has three more bullets per standard magazine and slightly better Vertical Recoil Control, Aim Down Sight (ADS) speed, and reload quickness. The recoil pattern can take time to learn — like all weapons in Call of Duty — but knowing the H4 Blixen’s kick can make it more viable in those mid-range engagements, rather than just have it hold its own up close.
Multiple Mastercrafts Inbound
In-theme with Classified Arms, the Reloaded Bundles coming to the store include multiple Mastercrafts of Vanguard weapons.
Look for the Tracer Pack: High Voltage Reactive Mastercraft Bundle to kick off the season, which contains an electrifying Heroic “Stabistor” Sniper Rifle that is sure to send shock waves through your competition.
Also available this season is the Tracer Pack: Dark Aether Mastercraft Bundle, a Zombies-themed pack that should spark some excitement for the first round-based experience in Vanguard, coming soon. Wield the “Dark Jinx” SMG and witness its awesome Dark Aether Tracer powers, effective against both the living and the dead.
At the end of the season, more Mastercrafts will become available, including the Tracer Pack: Tread Lightly Mastercraft Bundle, which features prototype-themed weaponry.
There’s also a gaggle of new cosmetics incoming. Warzone is getting the Classified Arms Reloaded starts tomorrow, which you can read about here. Once the full patch notes are out, we’ll update the post accordingly.
Developer Re-Logic has rolledout the Terraria update 1.28, and it’s for a list of gameplay-related fixes that include the interface editor UI, issues with NPCs and more! of note, this is tagged as hotfix 1.4.3.2,3 and is also out for mobile versions of the game. Read on for the Terraria May 23 and May 24 patch notes.
1.28 What’s new!
· The interface editor has been improved with a more user-friendly layout
· Fixed an issue that prevented users from unlocking the achievement “Appease the Volcano Gods”
· Fixed an issue where the UI scale slider in Settings would become invisible if the UI scale was set to minimum
· Fixed an issue where some users were unable to navigate to the trash slot in the inventory when using a controller
· Fixed an issue where the weather would lock in a certain state after updating to the latest version
· Fixed an issue where the Princess NPC would spawn without a name
· Fixed an issue where the Spinal Tap whip wouldn’t hit enemies correctly
· Fixed an issue where the minion summoned by Abigail’s Flower would not deal damage to enemies unless it ran into them
· Fixed an issue where players were unable to buy Team Dye from the Dye Trader
· Fixed an issue where certain users were unable to join a world after setting the spawn by sleeping
And much more!
From the Terraria official forums, here’s the list of fixes for hotfix 1.4.3.2.3:
Changes
Added an input locking solution on mobile to improve the way the game handles controller and keyboard & mouse play without constantly switching back and forth between input modes.
The interface editor has been improved with a more user-friendly layout.
Fixes
Fixed an issue where PS4 users were unable to unlock the achievement “Appease the Volcano Gods”.
Fixed an issue where users were unable to open the Grand Design and Multicolour Wrench pop-up menus when on Multiplayer.
Fixed an issue where the UI scale slider in Settings would become invisible and unusable if the user had 3 page groups (one on each corner) and UI scale set to minimum.
Fixed an issue where the Safe Region settings on Nintendo Switch would reset to default every time the game went from handheld to docked and vice versa.
Fixed an issue where some users were unable to navigate to the trash slot in the inventory when using a controller, with a specific UI page setup.
Fixed an issue where the weather would lock in a certain state after updating the game to the latest 1.4.3.2 version.
Fixed an issue where the Princess NPC would spawn without a name.
Fixed an issue where the Spinal Tap whip wouldn’t hit enemies correctly, which was especially visible when the player was wearing the Obsidian Armor.
Fixed an issue where the minion summoned by Abigail’s Flower would not deal damage to enemies unless it ran into them.
Fixed an issue where players were unable to buy Team Dye from the Dye Trader.
Fixed an exploit that would allow users to duplicate items in a Mannequin/Wommanequin or a Hat Rack.
Fixed an exploit that would allow users to craft unlimited items without consuming materials.
Fixed an issue where certain users were unable to join a world after setting the spawn by sleeping.
If there’s a new Terraria update, we’ll be sure to let our readers know. For mobile Terraria gamers, check out the full changelog here.
In case you didn’t know, Sony is launching the all-new PlayStation Plus starting today in Asia (will be available in the US next month). If you’re planning on signing up, here’s a (very) handy PlayStation Plus new tiers guide that explains the differences on the “Essential,” “Extra” and “Premium” memberships, when they’ll be available and what the key benefits of each are.
The new PlayStation Plus will launch in most countries where PlayStation Network is available. Here is the launch schedule (in local times):
Asia (excluding Japan), launches starting today
Japan, targeting June 2, 2022
North and South America, targeting June 13, 2022
Australia, New Zealand and Europe, targeting June 23, 2022
What is the new PlayStation Plus all about?
We’ve brought together PlayStation Plus and PlayStation Now in an all-new PlayStation Plus membership service that provides more choice and value to customers across three membership plans globally: Essential, Extra, and Premium (Deluxe in non-streaming markets). Our focus is on providing a curated and diverse game portfolio, with hundreds of high-quality titles to choose from when you subscribe to Extra or Premium (Deluxe).
What are key benefits for each plan?
Check out the chart below for a quick look at the key benefits.
Key Benefits
Essential Available globally
Extra Available globally
Deluxe Available in markets without cloud streaming
Premium Available in markets with cloud streaming
Same benefits PlayStation Plus members get today: PS4 and PS5 monthly games, online multiplayer access, exclusive discounts, cloud storage and more
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PS4 and PS5 Game Catalog
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Original PlayStation, PS2 and PSP Classic Games Catalog; PS3 Remasters
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Time-limited game trials on blockbuster titles
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Original PS3 games via cloud streaming
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Cloud streaming access for original PlayStation, PS2, PSP and PS4 games
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Which markets will have the cloud streaming option via PlayStation Plus Premium?
The following markets will launch with PlayStation Plus Premium:
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Cyprus, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, and United States.
What is the price for each benefit plan?
Pricing will vary by markets. Please visit our website for more information on local pricing.
What is the lineup of games included with the all-new PlayStation Plus?
The new PlayStation Plus will launch with 700* titles across three membership plans. The curated content will include blockbuster hits such as Demon’s Souls, Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, NBA 2K 22, Red Dead Redemption 2, Returnal, and more. Here is a sample list we announced on PlayStation Blog. Titles may vary by local market, so be sure to check PlayStation.com for the game list when the new PlayStation Plus launches in your region.
I’m already aPlayStation Plusor PlayStation Now subscriber. What will happen with my membership?
Current PlayStation Plus members will transition to PlayStation Plus Essential, enjoying the same benefits that PlayStation Plus provides today, such as PS4 and PS5 monthly games, exclusive discounts, cloud storage for saved games, online multiplayer access, and more. There are no changes to the existing benefits you get from PlayStation Plus.
Existing PlayStation Now members will transition to PlayStation Plus Premium, with no increase to their current subscription fees at launch. For more information, please visit https://www.playstation.com/ps-plus/
Will PlayStation Plus and PlayStation Now still be available as standalone subscriptions?
When the new PlayStation Plus service launches, PlayStation Now will no longer be available as a standalone subscription service, and current PlayStation Now users will migrate to PlayStation Plus Premium.
For PlayStation Plus, benefits will remain the same in the first plan option, which is rebranded as PlayStation Plus Essential. Additional benefit plan options will be added, please see the above chart.
How often will new titles be introduced to the new PlayStation Plus service?
Games will continue to refresh monthly with the all-new PlayStation Plus service, so there is always something new to play. In keeping with our normal cadence for PlayStation Plus and PlayStation Now, the refreshes will occur twice monthly. Please check PlayStation.Blog for the latest monthly game announcements.
PlayStation Plus Essential
A monthly refresh will occur on the first Tuesday of the month for the PlayStation Plus Essential plan (and both higher tiers), with new PS4 and PS5 games every month – same as what PlayStation Plus members get today.
PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium/Deluxe
Another monthly refresh will occur in the middle of the month with new games across PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium/Deluxe plans. The number of games refreshed will vary per month.
What devices can I use to play games with the new PlayStation Plus membership?
The new PlayStation Plus is currently supported on the following devices:
PlayStation 5 console – streaming and game downloads
PlayStation 4 console – streaming and game downloads
PC – streaming only
PlayStation Plus monthly games that were previously downloaded on PS3 and PS Vita devices will continue to remain accessible as long as the user remains a PlayStation Plus member.
What games will I be able to stream or download on the new PlayStation Plus?
The ability to download or stream games on PlayStation Plus will depend on the plan benefit you choose, and the market location. Please see the list of market locations above that will launch with the PlayStation Plus Premium plan.
Downloading (PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium/Deluxe plans)
Original PlayStation, PSP, PS4 and PS5 games are available for download to play.
Remastered or remake versions of PS2 and PS3 games will also be downloadable for play on PS4 and PS5 consoles.
Streaming (PlayStation Plus Premium plan)
Original PlayStation, PS2, PS3, PS4 and PSP games are available for streaming through the Premium plan, available in select markets. This includes streaming access to titles from the games catalog offered in Extra and Premium plans.
Please note streaming access for some titles, including classic games, will occur after launch for the PlayStation Premium plan. Streaming availability may also vary by title. Streaming is also not available for PS5 titles.
Games can be streamed on PS4 and PS5 consoles and PC.
Monthly games from the Essential plan remain the same as downloadable games only.
Will original PlayStation and PSP games from the PlayStation Plus classic game catalog offer trophies?
Some original PlayStation and PSP titles may offer trophies such as Ape Escape, Hot Shots Golf, IQ Intelligent Qube, and Syphon Filter. This feature is optional for developers.
Can I transfer game progress from the time-limited game trials included in the PlayStation Plus Premium/Deluxe plan if I decide to buy the game?
Yes. Any trophies and game save data from the trial period will carry-forward if you purchase the game.
If I earned trophies after trying out a time-limited game trial title through PlayStation Plus Premium/Deluxe, and decide not to buy the title, can I still keep my trophies?
Trophies earned during your time-limited game trial through the PlayStation Plus Premium/Deluxe plan will remain on your PSN profile, even after you complete the trial and decide not to purchase the title. If you decide to purchase the title at a later time, you can continue to earn trophies where you left off.
Will game progress from the PlayStation Plus games catalog be transferred between PS4 and PS5 consoles if I choose to finish the game on a different device?
If you are playing a downloaded game from the PlayStation Plus games catalog, the save data will be saved to your PS4 or PS5 console, depending on the console you are playing on. You can manually upload your game save to PlayStation Plus cloud storage and download it to either a PS4 or PS5 console.
If you are a PlayStation Plus Premium member and you are streaming a game from the PlayStation Plus games catalog, the saved data will be automatically stored within the PlayStation Plus Game Streaming Storage and you can pick up and stream on another device without taking any additional steps.
Will DLC and add-ons work with downloaded games from the PlayStation Plus catalog?
Yes. You can purchase DLC and add-on content for the games you download from the games catalog through PlayStation Plus. If your membership expires, or if the content leaves the service you’ll also lose access to the DLC and add-on content associated with that game. Once you resubscribe to the service or decide to purchase the title, you’ll be able to use your purchased DLC and add-on content again.
Please note, DLC and add-on content is not supported when streaming a title.
When I’m offline, can I play games I’ve downloaded from the games catalog offered in PlayStation Plus Extra or Premium/Deluxe?
Yes. However, when playing a downloaded game from the game catalog in PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium/Deluxe plans, you’ll need to connect to PSN every seven days to validate your PlayStation Plus membership and maintain your access to the game.
Please note, this step is only required for game catalog titles in the PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium/Deluxe plans. It does not apply to the monthly downloadable games available through PlayStation Plus Essential.
With this service change, will I have to redownload any games that were previously acquired via PlayStation Plus and PlayStation Now?
For PlayStation Plus games you have previously redeemed to your PSN account, those games will still remain as part of your game library as long as you are a PlayStation Plus member. There are no changes to your PlayStation Plus benefits.
For games you’ve previously downloaded from PlayStation Now’s game catalog, if the titles are also available for PlayStation Plus, you can continue to play and your progress will continue to save. Similar to PlayStation Now, if the content is no longer offered on PlayStation Plus, you won’t be able to access the titles when they leave the service. If the title is available on PlayStation Store and you decide to purchase it, you’ll be able to access your save data again – just make sure you don’t delete your saved data.
When this transition takes place, are there any titles previously available to stream or download via PlayStation Now that are not available with the all-new PlayStation Plus?
The game catalog offered through PlayStation Now will continually change up to the transition of the all-new PlayStation Plus game catalog offering. PlayStation.com will be updated with the game catalog lineup when the new PlayStation Plus launches in your region.
What’s the difference between playing a downloaded game and a streamed version of the same game through the PlayStation Plus Premium plan?
Games downloaded from the all new PlayStation Plus games catalog can run locally on your PS4 or PS5 console at their native graphic quality and sound output modes, so the quality can increase up to 4K if the title, console, and your TV supports it. Downloaded games with PS VR support are also playable using your PS VR system.
Additionally, some online features, such as add-ons and online mode, will only be accessible through the downloaded version of the game.
The PlayStation Plus Premium plan offers streaming in select markets, with resolution options up to 1080p. The quality will vary depending on your internet speeds and bandwidth, requiring a minimum of 5 mbps or 15 mbps for 1080p.
What are the minimum requirements to stream games through the PlayStation Plus Premium plan on PC?
Windows 7 (SP 1), 8.1 or 10
Core i3 2.0 GHz
300 MB of available storage
2 GB of RAM
Sound card; USB port
However for optimal performance, the following specs are recommended:
Windows 7 (SP 1), 8.1 or 10
3.5 GHz Intel Core i3 or 3.8 GHz AMD A10 or faster
300 MB or more of available storage
2 GB or more of RAM
Sound card; USB port
What controllers can I use to play games streamed on PC through the PlayStation Plus Premium plan?
DualShock 4 will be compatible with games streamed through the PlayStation Plus games catalog on PC.
Call of Duty players have a ton to look forward to later this week, as Activision has unveiled the changes coming to CoD Vanguard & Warzone Classified Arms Releoaded! The update will be covered in the two titles, with Vanguard set for May 24 and Warzone the next day, May 25. Check out a rundown of the changes below.
Here’s the tl;dr version of the highlights incoming this week!
Updates to Warzone include:
Mine cart underground transit system for fast travel to 14 access points
New Serpentine perk previously only available in Vanguard
Three new items to the loot pool in Battle Royale modes: the Gulag Entry Token, Redeploy Extraction Token and Speed Boost
New Field Upgrade – the Radar Jammer
New High Value Loot Zones
New Warzone Limited-Time Mode – fight to become the Champion of Caldera
And numerous quality of life updates, including a new Squad heads-up display
Updates to Vanguard include:
New Multiplayer Map – Sphere, a new small Multiplayer map featuring an underground weapons lab hidden beneath the façade of a coal mine.
New Operator for Task Force Harpy – Kim Tae Young
New Weapon – H4 Blixen SMG
New Bundle – Spilled Ink Bundle, curated and designed by top tattoo artists
New Bundle – Tracer Pack: High Voltage Mastercraft Bundle, contains an electrifying Heroic “Stabistor” Sniper Rifle that is sure to send shock waves through your competition
New Bundle – Tracer Pack: Dark Aether Mastercraft Bundle, a Zombies-themed pack featuring the “Dark Jinx” SMG
At the end of the season, more Mastercrafts will become available, including the Tracer Pack: Tread Lightly Mastercraft Bundle, which features prototype-themed weaponry.
Warzone: Navigating Caldera’s New Mine Cart Underground Transit System
Remember that rumbling and creaking beneath Caldera’s surface before Season Three’s launch? Those were the rickety mine carts being rediscovered by intrepid explorers, who were busy opening a new way to get around the island!
Developed by Toys for Bob, this new Underground Transit System features 14 access points, indicated on the Tac Map and minimap by a silver “vault door” symbol.
Keen surveyors of Caldera during Season Two already know where seven of these access points are, as they are the “hidden” Nebula 5 bunkers. The door to the mine-cart hub room can be found right after dropping into each bunker.
The other seven access points are small hatches into the mine-cart hub area. Here, you can find a map of the system, with each hub location corresponding to a letter and number on your Tac Map. Lower numbers indicate areas to the north — for example, the hub near Arsenal is B1 — while higher numbers (e.g., B14) are hub areas near southern points of interest (e.g., Resort).
To travel via mine cart to another hub area, simply interact with the circular hatch and walk toward the cart. When doing so, the destination name will appear on your screen — you can also check the map to see how it interacts. After a few seconds of travel time, you’ll instantly appear at your destination . . . Hopefully with no enemies waiting on the other side.
Serpentine — The Vanguard Perk Arrives in Warzone
Scenario: you are in a dead sprint across the map when suddenly, a sniper from 300 yards out starts taking pot shots. Somehow, one connects to your head, and you’re out of the game.
Serpentine, the new Perk arriving from Vanguard, hopes to remedy this without completely leaving marksmen out to dry.
Available in the Perk 1 slot for all players after the update, Serpentine’s description is as follows:
“Sprinting reduces incoming damage from bullets, explosives, and fire by 20%.”
Will it be an “auto-pick”? Not necessarily — consider some of the other options in the Blue Perk 1 slot: currently, Double Time (which boosts Tactical Sprint) and Cold Blooded (which directly counters Combat Scout) are two extremely popular choices in the current meta. Then there is Quick Fix, which shaves seconds off health-regeneration time, which the most elite players tend to gravitate toward. And we didn’t even talk about E.O.D., a great Perk for those who despise dying to explosives.
New Items in Warzone — Gulag Entry, Redeploy Extraction and More
Gulag Entry Token – The Hold’s owners love to see good fights, apparently, as they are putting special Gulag Entry Tokens in Supply Boxes for Battle Royale matches. Developed by Raven, this token brandishes the infamous post-death symbol and binds to your Operator on pickup. Only one can be carried at a time, and if one is picked up or kept after the Gulag is closed, you’ll receive Cash compensation for holding one.
Redeploy Extraction Token – The other token – also developed by Raven – is something that Warzone veterans may be familiar with — a token that grants an automatic redeploy without any need to visit the Gulag or to be bought back at a Buy Station. – Just like the Gulag Entry Token, this one also deactivates once the Hold shuts down late in a match, and players who hold on to it for that long receive a Cash prize as compensation.
Speed Boost – This buff, often found in Warzone’sClash mode, is another rare item that could appear in a Supply Box. – Once it is picked up, it will automatically grant the Operator a temporary movement buff. Sliding while having this boost grants a quick way around the map, and it allows for a ton of potential movement techniques, such as parkour lines and jumps, which can help before or during engagements.
Radar Jammer – Similar to how this tool works in Call of Duty® Multiplayer, the Radar Jammer is a Field Upgrade that scrambles the TacMap of enemy players and prevents Killstreaks for anyone within a short radius. – This Field Upgrade cannot be equipped for modes such as Plunder, but can be found around the map in Supply Boxes or on the ground in rare cases.
High Value, High Stakes — New High Value Loot Zones in Warzone
First introduced during Operation Monarch, High Value Loot Zones will now appear in standard Battle Royale games as high-risk, high-reward places to drop or travel to.
Check your Tac Map or minimap to see where these areas are and decide whether to set a course for fortune and frequent fighting.
Champion of Caldera — A New Warzone Limited-Time Mode
This year could arguably be a strong one for Warzone solo players, with Rebirth Resurgence Solos being a fast-paced variant of the traditional Battle Royale free-for-all, and Caldera Clash being an awesome place to level up weapons.
With Classified Arms Reloaded, Solo players will get another high-intensity limited-time mode and – as the name suggests – fight to become the Champion of Caldera.
Launching on the first day of Classified Arms Reloaded, Champion of Caldera features 150 maximum players and a single, continuously closing circle in a Battle Royale-style fight for survival.
All Operators will drop in with their Custom Loadout, a Gas Mask, and a single Redeploy Extraction Token. The item pool is slightly altered to emphasize equipment not normally found in Loadouts and Epic- to Legendary-rarity weapons. Collect Cash to visit an upgraded Buy Station, which features the Advanced UAV, Explosive Bow, and even the Specialist Bonus for a hefty fee.
Rebirth Island Updates: Occupation Scans Active, [[REDACTED]] Protocols to Begin
Occupation Scan In-Game Event
Unbeknownst to us, upgrading the island to include radar towers gave the powers-that-be the ability to scan for hostile forces.
At some point during standard Rebirth Resurgence matches, Operators may be alerted of an Occupation Scan. At this point, they will need to go prone or else their position will be revealed to every other player on the Tac Map and minimap.
Although this effect lasts for only a short period of time, and ends early if the Operator perishes, the Occupation Scan should keep everyone even more alert on an island from which they may need to escape . . .
MEMORANDIUM FOR ALL OPERATORS
SUBJECT: GEN [[REDACTED]] COMMENTS ON OPERATION: REINFORCED
Operators – as noted during our assignment briefing, our goals in the Aral Sea were to reinforce the stronghold known to civilians as Rebirth Island.
As you know, our orders were to construct weapon lockers for boots-on-the-ground defenses, install radar towers for early threat detection, clear the DZ for armored vehicles, and unlock the “golden bunkers” kept sealed for several decades.
Given those parameters, our 60-day assignment could be considered a success. However, we are now aware that at least some of these upgrades to our defenses have been compromised.
On [[REDACTED]], Agents [[REDACTED NAMES]] informed us of hostile forces hacking into radar towers to perform occupation scans. Information on these scans have now been declassified after we confirmed leaks to civilian media, to be embargoed for release on May 23 at 1000 Hours in the interest of public safety.
Although there are no physical threats detected, we are led to believe that mercenary forces, currently stationed at [[REDACTED]] may be contracted shortly to attack our Alliance on Rebirth Island.
New Vanguard Multiplayer Map — Sphere
In Call of Duty: Vanguard, Classified Arms Reloaded will bring Sphere, a new small Multiplayer map featuring an underground weapons lab hidden beneath the façade of a coal mine.
On the top floor, battle in the dusty environs of a mock coal mining village, featuring wooden buildings, crates, and natural formations that will make you feel like a veritable gunslinger in the Old West.
Head underground and you’ll be greeted by the Mine, Concrete Tunnels, Workshop, and the central Lab, where Operators can flood in from all sides.
Kim Tae Young Completes Task Force Harpy
The masked fighter and folk hero Kim Tae Young is deploying just in time to link up with her squadmates Mateo and Florence, complete with her own 20-level Operator XP progression that leads to several Operator Skin unlocks and other rewards.
Trained by her mother as a fighter, Tae Young donned a mask to conceal her identity while helping families cross the North Korean border to safety. She soon earned a reputation among the Korean people as a local folk hero and keeper of justice. Even the briefest glimpse of her Dokkaebi mask instills hope in her people and fear in her enemies.
Her preferred weapon is the new H4 Blixen – use it while playing as Kim Tae Young to gain bonus Operator XP and Weapon XP for this weapon.
H4 Blixen SMG
Favored by Special Operations Forces, this hard-hitting SMG offers mobility and accuracy in medium range engagements.
The Owen Gun is the most notable slower-firing SMG in this weapon category, but in Classified Arms Reloaded, the H4 Blixen will try and make a claim to power.
In Vanguard Multiplayer, the H4 Blixen delivers a reliable three-shot kill at a farther range than the Owen Gun, albeit with a slower rate of fire. It also has three more bullets per standard magazine and slightly better Vertical Recoil Control, Aim Down Sight (ADS) speed, and reload quickness. The recoil pattern can take time to learn — like all weapons in Call of Duty — but knowing the H4 Blixen’s kick can make it more viable in those mid-range engagements, rather than just have it hold its own up close.
Spilled Ink Bundle Highlights Classified Arms Reloaded Store Offerings
Whether your Operator wants new ink or Mastercrafts, the Bundles in Classified Arms Reloaded have you covered. Here’s a taste of Store Bundles on offer:
Spilled Ink — Curated and Designed by Top Tattoo Artists
Ryan Ashley. Nikko Hurtado. Scott Campbell and the Scab Shop.
These world-renowned tattoo artists create phenomenal body artwork — and have come together to provide three unique Operator Skin pieces for Lucas Riggs through the Spilled Ink Bundle, available later this season.
Who knows? Maybe it’ll give you some inspiration for your next IRL design; just know that if it isn’t done by these three masters of ink, it won’t be a masterpiece.
This Bundle also contains the new “Tattoo Infection” Assault Rifle and “Tattoo Machine” SMG Weapon Blueprints.
The “Tattoo Machine” SMG is built for fast-paced CQB, with a Recoil Booster and an increased-caliber magazine. On its own, it serves as a strong close-quarters option in both Warzone and Vanguard.
The same could be said for the “Tattoo Infection” Assault Rifle, although it leans more toward solo modes in Warzone and longshots in Vanguard Multiplayer. The .30 Carbine short magazines combined with the Ragdoll Barrel make for a weapon with better damage at range, and the rest of the build is great for staying on target.
Multiple Mastercrafts Inbound
In-theme with Classified Arms, the Reloaded Bundles coming to the store include multiple Mastercrafts of Vanguard weapons.
Look for the Tracer Pack: High Voltage Reactive Mastercraft Bundle to kick off the season, which contains an electrifying Heroic “Stabistor” Sniper Rifle that is sure to send shock waves through your competition.
Also available this season is the Tracer Pack: Dark Aether Mastercraft Bundle, a Zombies-themed pack that should spark some excitement for the first round-based experience in Vanguard, coming soon. Wield the “Dark Jinx” SMG and witness its awesome Dark Aether Tracer powers, effective against both the living and the dead.
At the end of the season, more Mastercrafts will become available, including the Tracer Pack: Tread Lightly Mastercraft Bundle, which features prototype-themed weaponry.
There you have it. As usual, remember to stay tuned here at MP1st for the complete patch notes once the new updates for CoD Vanguard and Warzone drop tomorrow, May 24, and May 25.
Respawn Entertainment has released the Apex Legends update 1.000.010 patch for all platforms today, and this is an unannounced title update, which means it houses bug fixes and the like rather than new content. Read on for the Apex Legends PS5 update patch notes below.
Respawn has not revealed the official list of changes yet, though we expect that to change within the day. The latest announcement from the studio is the Newcastle bundle for new skin and more, which is set to launch this May 24.
We win together, or we lose together. No in between. 🛡
This is your last weekend to grab the Newcastle Launch Bundle, which unlocks the Heroic Command Newcastle skin and more, before it skedaddles May 24. pic.twitter.com/5jhJIbfsLs
Respawn Entertainment has released Apex Legends update 1.96 patch today, and this one adds some new changes to the game across platforms. Check out the full Apex Legends May 23 update patch notes below.
At the time of writing, Respawn has not yet revealed the full patch notes for this latest update. However, a thread on Reddit did describe its size, putting it 400MB to 600MB across different platforms.
While we do not know what changes were made exactly, we do know that the Newcastle Launch Bundle will be releasing tomorrow; this patch may be a pre-release update for the upcoming bundle. Check it out below.
We win together, or we lose together. No in between. 🛡
This is your last weekend to grab the Newcastle Launch Bundle, which unlocks the Heroic Command Newcastle skin and more, before it skedaddles May 24. pic.twitter.com/5jhJIbfsLs
VICO Game Studio has released the Action Arcade Wrestling update 1.06 patch today, and this one is for changes made to the latest Reigning and Defending update! Check out the full Action Arcade Wrestling May 23 update patch notes below.
Action Arcade Wrestling Update 1.06 Patch Notes | Action Arcade Wrestling May 23 Update Patch Notes:
Here are the patch notes as per the official Twitter account:
ICYMI, the new "Reigning and Defending" update is coming very soon. In this update, you'll see a title belt next to each wrestler in the selection screen if that wrestler holds 1 title or more. Then you'll have the option to put one of those on the line (1/3) pic.twitter.com/U827rNRMfH
ICYMI, the new “Reigning and Defending” update is coming very soon. In this update, you’ll see a title belt next to each wrestler in the selection screen if that wrestler holds 1 title or more. Then you’ll have the option to put one of those on the line (1/3)
After a match, you’ll see which wrestlers won titles, and/or defended them successfully.
Then the federation will be updated accordingly.
That’s it for this small patch. Here are the key features of the game as per its Steam page:
Key Features:
Retro Gameplay Action Satisfaction – Intuitive 2-button controls allows players of all ages and skill levels to easily jump into the arcade wrestling mayhem.
Steam Remote Play – Share your local matches online with friends using Steam Remote Play Together – bring the smackdown to opponents across the globe!
A Match for Every Style – Over 25 playable game modes are planned including One vs. One, Tag Team, Three-way match, Four-way match, 4-10 Person Elimination matches, Tornado Tag, Battle Royal, Trios and more!
Roster of Extraordinary Wrestlers – Choose from 30+ unique, superhero-like wrestlers that you won’t find anywhere else!
Old School Flair – 3D cel-shaded visuals bring a vibrant throwback arcade look that captures the outrageous and colorful past of wrestling games.
Animated Madness – Over 700 hand-crafted animations to perfectly capture the movement and antics that make AAW unique to the wrestling world.
Customization Galore – The FREE Wrestle Lab Creation Suite puts more creative power in the hands of players. Loads of wrestler and arena options are available including body morphing, texture uploads, face mapping, move set assignments, physics-based accessories and more. Create fearsome monsters, favorite super heroes, rasslin’ icons… go crazy with the creative freedom of the Wrestle Lab!
Stay tuned here at MP1st for future updates to Action Arcade Wrestling and more!
Be prepared to experience Wile E. Coyote’s iconic adventures in the desert as Milestone has announced a Hot Wheels Unleashed Looney Tunes expansion, set to release on consoles and PC this July 14. The announcement also came with a very short teaser which you can check out below.
Here is a rundown of the included content for the Hot Wheels Unleashed Looney Tunes expansion.
The Looney Tunes Expansion animates the competition with five new vehicles, a themed Track Builder Module, themed customization items for the Basement and the Player’s Profile, and the Looney Tunes Adventure Park environment, where players can relive the hilarious adventures of the classic animated franchise. The Looney Tunes Adventure Park is divided into four themed areas, including the iconic desert set of Wile E. Coyote’s epic fails.
Hot Wheels Unleashed is literally on a roll with these expansion launches; just recently, the game received a Monster Truck DLC that added new vehicles and tracks to the game. Check out more details on that expansion here.
The Looney Tunes expansion is set to arrive on July 14. Make sure to stay tuned here at MP1st for the complete patch notes once the new update comes around!
Using a high-powered long-ranged weapon always needs discretion, and the Sniper Elite 5 spotlight video explores that notion in ‘The Art of Stealth!’ Check out the latest trailer for the upcoming game below.
Besides the spotlight video, here are a few more details on stealth in Sniper Elite 5:
Paul Biddiss, the military advisor and action coordinator for a number of high-profile movies and TV shows, provided his expertise to the Sniper Elite 5 development team as well as being the motion capture artist for Karl Fairburne, helping to ensure the highest possible level of authenticity to his movements and takedowns. Speaking about his involvement in the game Paul said: “All the takedowns are realistic to the training that was given to SOE operatives… everything is realistic. There is no embellishment.”
The new video also gives details of the other stealthy options open to Karl including new traversal mechanics which open up hidden areas of the maps as well as giving the player alternative routes to approach their objectives. The player will also have to consider the audible distance of both their weapon and ammo when taking a shot if they want to remain undetected.
For Sniper Elite 5 the player will have a host of non-lethal options at their disposal including the ability to incapacitate the enemy with non-lethal takedowns and ammunition. These options provide the player with even greater scope to approach each mission and game scenario in a way that best suits their playstyle and their objective.
Sniper Elite 5 will release simultaneously on Xbox Game Pass, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, PS5, Steam and the Windows Store on May 26, 2022. In case you missed it, check out the kill cam trailer for the game here.
After announcing its intention for the merger earlier this year, Rockstar Games parent company Take-Two Interactive has finally confirmed the completion of the Zynga acquisition. Under the terms of the agreement, “Zynga stockholders received $3.50 in cash and 0.0406 shares of Take-Two common stock per share of Zynga common stock.” The acquisition is valued at $12.7 billion.
Strauss Zelnick, Chairman and CEO of Take-Two, had this to say on the completion of the Zynga acquisition for Take-Two Interactive:
“We are thrilled to complete our combination with Zynga, which is a pivotal step to increase exponentially our Net Bookings from mobile, the fastest-growing segment in interactive entertainment, while also providing us with substantial cost synergies and revenue opportunities. As we bring together our exceptional talent, exciting pipelines of games, and industry-leading technologies and capabilities, we believe that we can take our portfolio to another level of creativity, innovation, and quality. Each of our teams has a strong history of operational execution, and together, we expect that we will enhance our financial profile through greater scale and profitability, paving the way for us to deliver strong shareholder value.”
With this, Take-Two now have a veritable portfolio of mobile titles added to their repertoire, including: CSR RacingTM, Dragon City, Empires & PuzzlesTM, FarmVilleTM, Golf RivalTM, Hair ChallengeTM, Harry Potter: Puzzles & SpellsTM, High Heels!TM, Merge Dragons!TM, Merge Magic!™, Monster Legends, Toon Blast™, Top Eleven, Toy Blast™, Two Dots, Words With FriendsTM and Zynga PokerTM.
Take-Two continues to be a powerhouse for most of their properties; just recently, the publisher announced that Red Dead Redemption 2 has sold over 44 million units. You can check out the full article which has more sales figures here.
As Blizzard is gearing up for one of their top releases for this year, the publisher has revealed the Diablo Immortal release date for the Asia region, as well as revealing that the Southeast Asia subset will receive its own dedicated regional game servers. Coming June 23, the free-to-play MMOARPG (Massively Multiplayer Online Action Role-Playing Game) will be available in several countries in the region. Check out the full details below.
First off, here are the Asian countries where Diablo Immortal will be available on both PC, iOS, and Android devices:
Hong Kong
Indonesia
Macao
Malaysia
The Philippines
Singapore
Taiwan
Thailand
In addition to those countries, PC players in Vietnam can also play the game, but the mobile versions for iOS and Android in the same country will not be available. Players who have already pre-registered across all platforms will receive the stunning Horadrim Cosmetic Set when the game launches.
Besides the Asia release date announcement, here are some more details on Diablo Immortal:
Diablo Immortal supports both cross-play and cross-progression, allowing Sanctuary’s heroes to join the fight with each other regardless of platform while being able to seamlessly transition between mobile and PC gameplay.
With the fate of Sanctuary in their hands, players will choose between six iconic Diablo classes – Barbarian, Crusader, Demon Hunter, Monk, Necromancer, or Wizard – and embark on a journey through eight unique zones and the great city of Westmarch. They will join up with new and familiar Diablo characters, including the franchise’s patriarch Deckard Cain, on an expansive quest to hunt down the shattered pieces of the corrupted Worldstone before the forces of the Burning Hells can gather them for their own sinister plans in an epic all-new story taking place between the events of Diablo II and Diablo III.
Diablo Immortal features a MMOARPG (Massively Multiplayer Online Action Role-Playing Game) social experience that’s completely new to the series. Players will share a massive world with others as they explore Sanctuary, form Warbands with up to eight members to take on group challenges such as the intense Helliquary raid bosses, and join Clans with up to 150 friends to earn challenging Clan Achievements.
The game also features a robust faction-based PvP system. With the Cycle of Strife, players can band together to fight in an ongoing war in which the top player of the server will earn the Eternal Crown to become the leader of the Immortals. This puts them in the position of having to continuously defend their reign across a series of modes including brutal 1v30 showdowns.
Diablo Immortal is coming on June 23 to the Asia region for mobile devices and PC. Globally, the game will enter open beta on June 2, and you can read more about it here.
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