Visual Concepts has released the latest WWE 2K25 update, which gamers will see as version 1.023. This adds Chapter 4 to The Island, which means new rewards are available.
Chief among the new unlockables added include Roman Reigns ’19 and King Corbin. Aside from The Island, there is no new content released, which isn’t surprising given we just got the Fearless DLC Pack last month.
While we've seen the Battlefield 6 Open Beta crack Call of Duty's Steam record with over 500,000 concurrent players, publisher Electronic Arts hasn't commented on just how many people participated in the beta.
For the complete info straight from the developers, head on below.
WWE 2K25 Update 1.023 Adds New The Island Unlockables on August 20
General
Stability and Performance improvements
The Island
Chapter 4 is now live!
News Quests and New Rewards!
Brand New Purchasable Cosmetics gear available in the Shops
Aside from the patch notes listed above by Visual Concepts, here’s a look at the new unlockables from the new patch:
The next major update is set to hit in September when the Attitude Era Superstars Pack is released. The premium DLC will include the following wrestlers:
D’Lo Brown
Billy Gunn
Road Dogg
Victoria
Mark Henry
Alongside that, expect a slew of bug fixes and other gameplay improvements to be included in the mandatory patch. Once that’s out of the way, expect the next pack to be released in November, which marks the end of the game’s roadmap.
Marvel Rivals spans 85 years of Marvel, with its abundance of characters, and continues to grow every month as NetEase fulfills its promise of releasing two heroes every season.
Sony has announced something we’ve been expecting all along, and that’s increase the price of the PS5 console. This increase applies to all PlayStation 5 console variants.
The price increase in the US will take effect tomorrow, August 21, which means if you’re on the fence on picking one up, best to do it today.
While we uneartthed the trademark for a new Black Myth game earlier today, Game Science just confirmed it with the announcement of "Black Myth: Zhong Kui," which is a new entry in the series.
PS5 Console Price in the Is Rising
The new PS5 console retail prices are as follows:
PlayStation 5 – $549.99
PlayStation 5 Digital Edition – $499.99
PlayStation 5 Pro – $749.99
Long story short: PS5 consoles are getting a $50 increase across the board, which should translate worldwide as well.
Sony states that it is raising the price as it “continue to navigate a challenging economic environment.” Thankfully, accessories won’t be affected — at least for now.
Don’t be surprised to see game prices increase too, as Nintendo has introduced this new pricing scheme with Mario Kart World, and it’s only a matter of time until other companies follow suit. If there’s a third-party game to look out for that might get priced higher, it should be Grand Theft Auto 6. You can bet all eyes will be on publisher Take-Two to see what price it sets for its monster game that should sell even if it costs $100.
In other PS5 news, we recently saw evidence that suggests Gears of War: E-Day and State of Decay 3 are headed to the PS5.
The second major update for arcade sports game Rematch is now live, and this brings a number of major netcode-related fixes. Players will see this appear as Rematch update version 1.200.201, and some of the items resolved include tackles not registering, GK dive rollbacks causing goals to be scored and more.
Alongside gameplay fixes related to netcode, there are also improvements made to the menus/UI, audio and other technical aspects.
If you thought Team Jade releasing the console version of Delta Force today was the only exciting news they had for gamescom 2025, think again, as the studio just unveiled their newest title, Project Spectrum.
While this patch aims to resolve a good number of issues, there are still a sizable amount of issues that have yet to be resolved, which means another update tackling this will be rolled out at a later time.
Rematch Second Major Update Out on Aug. 20 for Version 1.200.201
Matches / Core Gameplay Improvements
Major Changes / Updates
Tackle improvements
Improved network resolution and rollback on tackles
Fixed an issue where sometimes a player preparing a shot cannot be tackled
Fixed achievements unlocking (should affect Post to Post, Pro, Expert): if you already meet the requirements for one of these achievements, you will need to perform one more related action to unlock the achievement.
Goalkeeper improvements
Fixed an issue where the GK catch/deflect seemed to play correctly, but was subject to rollback immediately after
Fixed a similar but different issue where a goal could be validated and scored even if the goalkeeper had caught or deflected the ball, causing a rollback
Fixed an issue where the goalkeeper would sometimes play the catch animation when diving close to another player
Invulnerable goalkeepers can no longer be tackled when doing an action moving them outside of the keeper area
Added procedural animations so that GKs will now visibly move their arms to catch balls
Reworked Ball Touch, to prevent the ball from appearing too far away from the player in possession.
Ball Touch is the visual system that animates the ball when in possession. This allows ball possession to be more clear but doesn’t impact gameplay, since in possession, the ball doesn’t have a hurtbox.
Fixed incorrect ball position during Ball control, where the ball warped back and forth in a weird way during certain Ball Controls.
Reduced Shake cam intensity on ball steal success
Fixed an issue where Defense Mode deflects could be denied/ignored by the server
Fixed an issue where the Defense Mode deflect animation would cancel itself prematurely when moving
Fixed static ball not being controllable
Multiple animation improvements and fixes.
Reduced speed of walking animation
New options have been added
Options can now be reset per tab
Added magnus sensitivity setting
Fixed several crashes
Fixed a crash that could occur after a replay
Fixed a crash that could occur if the player performs a ball action in Freeplay as they join an Online Match
Fixed the lag at the end of a match
Fixed an issue where the custom match server region was different from the one selected in the options
Fixed an issue where the ball would become impossible to interact with after someone in its possession disconnects
Minor / Misc. Fixes
Fixed multiple issues in tutorials and workshops
Fixed AI not being goalkeeper in Score tutorial
Fixed the goal collision volume not taking ball radius into account correctly
Fixed ball attaching itself to shoot on kickoff
Fixed the Shots on Target stat in the Player Profile
Fixed the ball’s behaviour in the Main Menu and in Freeplay
Optimized pause menu loading time
Fixed some shop items being shown in the customization menu when they shouldn’t
Fixed some cases where players could clip through the pitch’s walls during celebrations
Fixed the Cart Wheel celebration in 3v3
Players no longer teleport after the stadium entrance cutscene
Fixed an issue where changing the audio language options would create unwanted button in the user interface
Fixed an issue where, when launching the game for the first time, the default audio language would be set to a language other than English.
Fixed an uncommon issue where players could walk in the air
The Customization menu now works correctly when the Shop is in maintenance
Player customization will now be saved properly when joining a match while making changes to it
The leaks were real, as Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will indeed feature wallrunning and super-jumps! The debut trailer featuring the campaign was revealed today at gamescom Opening Night Live, which confirms co-op, alongside details on multiplayer, Zombies and more.
Menus & Interface
Additions and updates
Customization – Added editable color feedback on the body part thumbnails
Customization – Now only displays owned items
Workshop – Added score objectives reminder in the HUD
While we've seen the Battlefield 6 Open Beta crack Call of Duty's Steam record with over 500,000 concurrent players, publisher Electronic Arts hasn't commented on just how many people participated in the beta.
Art / Rendering
Additions and updates
Improved the Player Card lighting in the Customization menu
Improved the Goal Celebration cutscene lighting during the match
Various Stadium & VR optimizations
Added a colour control setting for eyelashes
Improved Global GPU/Rendering performances
Improved GPU/Rendering performances for Low/Medium settings during the Prologue
Minor / Misc. Fixes
Fixed AR Reactions not playing properly from the Celebration to Replay transition, and from the Replay to the kickoff Countdown transition
Fixed the wind animation for foliage during goal bursts
Fixed displaced meshes on the main character’s hairstyle in the Prologue
Fixed Radar Bounces clearing too early when the previous ball’s owner shoots
Added missing thumbnails for some tattoos
Fixed missing animations for low resolution crowd
Fixed visual artefact where character outlines would be visible through the character’s hair
Audio
Major Changes / Updates
Various user interface sound-related issues have been fixed
Minor / Misc. Fixes
Fixed the gameflow transition sequence when going back to the Main Menu
Added the BGM title in the PS5 Menu
Fixed a bug where the sound of the ball trail was playing loudly during the kickoff animation
Fixed an issue preventing the countdown sound effect to start while playing in the Water Stadiums, Wind Stadiums and Mountains VR
There’s also a long list of known issues, which we gather will be sorted in a future update, though don’t expect it to be fixed in one go.
While there's no shortage of characters to draw from Marvel's decades-long history, could we see an original character design at some point in Marvel Rivals' future?
That seems like a real possibility, given NetEase's recent statement to us about it at the recent Marvel Rivals Ignite tournament held in Guangzhou, China.
Riot Games has released the latest update for Valorant, and this one brings a fan-favorite map back, as well as makes some much-needed agent adjustments. Console gamers will see this pop as Valorant update 1.000.046, with the devs tagging this as patch version 11.04.
The Abyss map is back, as Icebox is rotated out. When it comes to balance changes, Chamber and Sage are getting adjusted.
Word on the street is that EA and DICE aren't liking the fact that you're playing another game outside of their own.
Valorant’s Latest Update on Aug. 19 Applies Version 1.000.046
The TL;DR
Agents
Agent abilities adjusted = Chamber, Sage
Maps
Abyss is BACK, Icebox is OUT
Gameplay systems
Ping audio made less harsh
AOE ultimate indicator colors adjusted for clarity
Gifting for the esports store is available
ALL PLATFORMS
GENERAL UPDATES
Gifting for the esports store is live!
Want your friends to rep your favorite VCT team? Head over to the esports tab in the in-game store to share your support.
PHILIPPINES SERVER MENTIONED RAHHHHHHH 👋👋👋
A new server is opening up in Manila. This will be the sixth server available for selection in the Asia Pacific Shard, bringing better connectivity and game experience to our players.
AGENT UPDATES
We’ve updated Phoenix’s voice lines and added interaction lines with Vyse. Enemies and allies beware!
Chamber
Trademark
Range restriction has been removed. We’re giving a little bit more strategic & positional flexibility for Chamber as his trap hasn’t felt like it warrants a range restriction in modern VALORANT. This went live accidentally in patch 11.02 and we didn’t want to revert a buff that was planned for 11.04 anyways.
Sage
We’re leaning into Sage’s identity as a Controller-leaning Sentinel hybrid by allowing her to control space from further safety.
Barrier Orb: Sage wall cast range has increased from 10m >>> 15m
Resurrection: Sage resurrection range has increased from 6m >>> 12m
Sova
Visual effects around Hunter Fury’s have been adjusted to resolve more quickly and take up less gameplay space
GAMEPLAY SYSTEMS UPDATES
Pings that are placed on the minimap have had their audio adjusted to be less harsh.
AOE Ultimate indicator colors on the minimap have been updated to reflect if they were cast by an ally or enemy.
All ally zones will now appear a consistent teal and enemy zones should now be consistently yellow. Ability icons will now only appear in the minimap zone if the ultimate is destructible.
If you thought Team Jade releasing the console version of Delta Force today was the only exciting news they had for gamescom 2025, think again, as the studio just unveiled their newest title, Project Spectrum.
MAP UPDATES
MAP POOL UPDATES
ABYSS is back IN the COMPETITIVE and DEATHMATCH queues.
ICEBOX is OUT of the COMPETITIVE and DEATHMATCH queues.
BUG FIXES
General
Fixed an issue where a Concussed player’s crosshair would stop swaying while debuffed if they quickly entered and exited a pilotable ability like Cypher cam or Sova drone.
Agents
Chamber
Fixed an issue where the minimap would still show the deactivation range of Chamber’s Trademark while the ability was equipped.
KAY/O
Fixed a bug where KAY/O’s Zero/Point revealed exact opponent locations with an audio cue. (This was fixed in 11.02 but we’re letting you know now)😀
Astra & Harbor:
Fixed an issue where bullet tracers could be seen passing through Astra’s Cosmic Divide and Harbor’s Cove.
Phoenix & Tejo
Fixed a bug where the wrong voiceline played during round-start when Phoenix & Tejo are both present.
Neon
Fixed a bug where Neon could skip her unequip delay by binding High Gear to multiple keys.
Maps
Split
Fixed an issue where molotov abilities did not properly spread up stairs after hitting the ground.
PC ONLY
BUG FIXES
Competitive Updates
Fixed an issue for end of game screens where characters were cut off in some languages.
Premier Updates
Fixed an issue on the Awards tab where characters were cut off in some languages.
Once another patch is out, expect it here on MP1st.
While we've seen the Battlefield 6 Open Beta crack Call of Duty's Steam record with over 500,000 concurrent players, publisher Electronic Arts hasn't commented on just how many people participated in the beta.
LEGO Batman is back, though in a surprisingly new way, as the cape crusader returns to relive some of his most iconic movie and comic moments in a new adventure, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight.
The best part of it all, though, has to be the gameplay, which seems to be taking heavy inspiration from Rocksteady’s Arkham series.
Ghost of Yotei is launching in a few short months.
Nobody Cared Who I Was Until I Stepped on the LEGO
Keaton, Bale, and Pattinson, Batman’s all rolled into a single game, along with all their villains? Yeah, sign me up for this one. Not only that, but combat and open-world traversal are clearly inspired by Rocksteady’s Arkham franchise. Who knew free-flow combat would look so damn good in a LEGO game? Consider me hyped!
“Whether he’s the wrathful Dark Knight, the brilliant detective, or the unlikely father of the ‘Batfam,’ Batman has constantly evolved—shaped by the world around him while remaining a timeless symbol,” said Jim Lee, President, Publisher, and Chief Creative Officer, DC. “This game brings together nearly every facet of his legacy, letting you experience the full range of what makes Batman iconic. Built with incredible care, creativity, and deep respect for the mythos, TT Games has crafted a love letter to the world of Batman.”
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is set to release in 2026, on the Nintendo Switch 2, PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Marvel Rivals spans 85 years of Marvel, with its abundance of characters, and continues to grow every month as NetEase fulfills its promise of releasing two heroes every season.
A gamer at heart, James has been working for MP1st for the last decade to do exactly what he loves, writing about video games and having fun doing it. Growing up in the 90's gaming has been in his DNA since the days of NES. One day he hopes to develop his own game.
We’re just one month away from the launch of Silent Hill f, the next terrifying chapter in the Silent Hill franchise. While we’ve seen plenty of gameplay and story trailers, this new one is a bit more special because, for the first time, we get to hear the English cast.
Yep, Silent Hill f will be fully dubbed in English for who want it.
While we still don't have a release date for Silent Hill f, despite having a showcase this past week, more detialsabout the horror game has come to light, thanks to the game's ESRB rating.
Step Into the Fog
Hinako Shimizu, the main protagonist, will be voiced by Suzie Yeung (English VO), who you may recognize as Yuffie in Final Fantasy VII Remake and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Makima in Chainsaw Man, Fuuka in Persona 3 Reload, and Eula in Genshin Impact. A fantastic choice, and I cannot wait to see how she brings Shimizu to life.
Silent Hill f launches on September 25, 2025, on the PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Windows, Epic Games Store, and Steam). Pre-orders are now available, with different editions and pre-order bonuses.
A gamer at heart, James has been working for MP1st for the last decade to do exactly what he loves, writing about video games and having fun doing it. Growing up in the 90's gaming has been in his DNA since the days of NES. One day he hopes to develop his own game.
If you thought Team Jade releasing the console version of Delta Force today was the only exciting news they had for gamescom 2025, think again, as the studio just unveiled their newest title, Project Spectrum.
Fans of asymmetrical PvPvE will want to keep an eye on this one, since this might be another multiplayer game to add to your lineup.
Delta Force's console release is due to arrive next month, and while there are many questions around these ports, Team Jade has taken the opportunity to clear the air by answering some frequently asked questions.
Team Jade’s Next Flagship Title Looks Incredible
Project Spectrum is being pegged as a free-to-play, asymmetric-PvPvE thriller tactical shooter, developed on Unreal Engine 5 for PC. Players will be able to manage and customize their agents so that they can prepare for the dangers and monstrosities that lurk within the world of Project Spectrum, all while fending off against other Agents.
“We are incredibly excited to show Project Spectrum to players worldwide, as we have been working in secret for two years,” says Basil Wang, Game Director of Project Spectrum. “With this game, we wanted to create something truly unique: a meticulously crafted and uniquely styled shooter at its core, while presenting a dangerous yet captivating world — one where players embark on an unpredictable survival adventure. As they explore, they’ll encounter unexpected threats and may even become the danger themselves. Our journey has just begun, and we can’t wait to share more in the future.”
For now, the title is being developed exclusively for PC and does not have a target release date.
Those who took part in either of the Open Beta weekends for Battlefield 6 might have noticed that, despite drawing in a ton of players, Team Jade's Delta Force seemed to have been completely unfazed, at least in player count on Steam, as the title held strong numbers throughout the Battlefield 6's beta weekends.
A gamer at heart, James has been working for MP1st for the last decade to do exactly what he loves, writing about video games and having fun doing it. Growing up in the 90's gaming has been in his DNA since the days of NES. One day he hopes to develop his own game.
Ghost of Yotei is launching in a few short months. Though its single-player experience will no doubt be the main draw, fans of the original online cooperative Legends mode from Ghost of Tsushima will be happy to learn that it’s returning!
That’s right, Ghost of Yotei Legends DLC has just been announced, and it’s arriving next year.
While we uneartthed the trademark for a new Black Myth game earlier today, Game Science just confirmed it with the announcement of "Black Myth: Zhong Kui," which is a new entry in the series.
Play For the Story, Stay for the Super Natural Cooperative Online Experience
As revealed during today’s Opening Night Live for Gamescom 2025, Sucker Punch Productions has debuted a brand-new story trailer for Ghost of Yotei, dubbed “Song of Vengeance.” It showcases plenty of new gameplay, along with some rather dramatic story sequences.
However, what came as a rather surprise was the reveal towards the end of the trailer that confirmed Ghost of Yōtei Legends, an online coop DLC that is scheduled to arrive in 2026. No details on the DLC other than that it’ll be free to owners of Ghost of Yotei Legends when it releases next year.
Based on the teaser and the fact that it’s a follow-up to the previous Legends mode, we’re expecting even more supernatural elements. Hopefully, we’ll see voice actor Greg Baldwin (Avatar, Samurai Jack, Kung Fu Panda) make a return to narrate the story.
Ghost of Yotei launches exclusively on the PlayStation 5 on October 2, 2025.
The leaks were real, as Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will indeed feature wallrunning and super-jumps! The debut trailer featuring the campaign was revealed today at gamescom Opening Night Live, which confirms co-op, alongside details on multiplayer, Zombies and more.
A gamer at heart, James has been working for MP1st for the last decade to do exactly what he loves, writing about video games and having fun doing it. Growing up in the 90's gaming has been in his DNA since the days of NES. One day he hopes to develop his own game.
At gamecom Opening Night Live, Capcom brought a fresh new trailer for Resident Evil Requiem (RE9), and this one gives us our first look at gameplay. While there’s not a lot of it, what’s shown was very, very impressive.
The transition from cinematics to gameplay must be seen to be believed. Don’t believe us? Watch the trailer for yourself.
We are coming up on a year since Bloober Team announced Cronos: The New Dawn.
Resident Evil Requiem Visuals Are Looking Spectacular
The trailer is brutal and gives us a peek at Grace Ashcroft’s dark past. In the press release sent by Capcom, it gives a synopsis of the horror game, stating, “Set 30 years after the outbreak in Raccoon City, Resident Evil Requiem follows Grace on a new case where the young FBI analyst must return to the scene and face her tragic memories. This new era of survival horror is creeping to PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam on February 27, 2026.”
Resident Evil Requiem is playable on the gamescom show floor, and we’ll try and give it a go, and report our hands-on impressions here.
Will we get to see Leon? Capcom might be throwing us off-scent, as the developers said Leon is a “bad match for horror,” though we’re still holding out hope.
Resident Evil Requiem is sert for release on Feb. 27, 2026, on the PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.
It’ll be a single-player action-RPG, and is the second entry in the Black Myth series by the studio, There’s an announcement trailer, though it doesn’t show gameplay.
While we've seen the Battlefield 6 Open Beta crack Call of Duty's Steam record with over 500,000 concurrent players, publisher Electronic Arts hasn't commented on just how many people participated in the beta.
Black Myth: Zhong Kui Is Real and It’s the Latest Entry in the Series
Details are scarce, but here’s what Game Science has to say about this new project:
No ghosts walked the earth till born of human heart;
Onstage and off, immortals fall to fiends—their perfected art.
Indoors and out, the judge is bound by the same household ties;
The sun is veiled, the moon unmoved—who decrees who lives and who dies?
I turn from worldly tangles and their codes, from glories smeared with sleight.
I raise my sword—I raise it to fight;
With it, I shall judge wrong and right!
The developers say the game draws primary creative inspiration from the famed Chinese folk figure “Zhong Kui.” No gameplay footage or release date has been revealed, as the project is in early development, but we’ll be keeping our eyes on this one.
While there's no shortage of characters to draw from Marvel's decades-long history, could we see an original character design at some point in Marvel Rivals' future?
That seems like a real possibility, given NetEase's recent statement to us about it at the recent Marvel Rivals Ignite tournament held in Guangzhou, China.
Maxis has a new major update for The Sims 4 available for download today on consoles and PC, and this lets you show some skin! Well, not exactly the kind of skin you might be thinking, as the developers have added skin details!
Console gamers will see this as The Sims 4 update 2.18, and aside from skin details, this also adds a quality-of-life feature for pack selection, and a good list of bug fixes as well.
While we've seen the Battlefield 6 Open Beta crack Call of Duty's Steam record with over 500,000 concurrent players, publisher Electronic Arts hasn't commented on just how many people participated in the beta.
The Sims 4’s New Update on Aug. 19 Adds Skin Details and Various Fixes via Patch 2.18
What’s New?
New Skin Details: Wrinkles, Freckles, & More
New Skin Details have been added to Base Game! For teens and older, we’ve added a selection of Rosacea, Dark Spots, Age Spots, and Eye Bags for faces, as well as Stretch Marks and Freckles for bodies. For adult Sims, we’ve also added Mouth Wrinkles and Body Wrinkles. Learn more in our upcoming Dev Diary!
New Feature: Pack Selection
Pack Selection is a new feature allowing you to customize your experience when starting a new save based on the stories you want to tell and the experiences you want to build. This helps free up resources on your PC, Mac, or consoles without needing to uninstall packs you don’t currently use. Please note that once you’ve started a save, removing packs may affect the save itself, so this feature is best utilized when creating new saves to optimize performance.
Disabling packs will remove pack-specific content like hair, clothing, objects, and gameplay functions.
DirectX 11 (DX11) Updates
We’ve improved DirectX 11 for PC users with Intel GPUs.
Intel GPU users will automatically default to the DX11 executable. Players with GPUs that are not Intel, NVIDIA, or AMD will continue to use DX9.
Performance Updates
In this patch, we’ve made several optimizations to enhance your gameplay experience.
Enhanced rendering performance for smoother visuals.
Improved responsiveness by optimizing how graphics are processed.
Fixed issues causing crashes when certain graphics settings were used.
Addressed shadow flickering to ensure more stable reflections in water.
Resolved problems with lighting to maintain consistent brightness throughout gameplay.
Roguelites are one of those genres I bounce on and off with.
Enchanted by Nature Ailments Option
In Game Options, the latest expansion pack now has a Pack Settings option for “Ailment Spread”! Unchecking “Enable Ailment Spread” will contain Ailments to Sims that have contracted it, so other Sims won’t catch it. It’s like a sickness that isn’t contagious! You still can have Fairies deliberately give Ailments to other Sims, Naturopaths still will be able to treat clients who have Ailments, and becoming Very Imbalanced can result in Ailments. To play without that last consequence, just uncheck the “Enable Balance & Imbalance” checkbox. This will prevent Sims from getting an Ailment from being Very Imbalanced (because they won’t get Very Imbalanced at all).
Bug Fixes
The Sims 4
All the Sneakers from our 25th Anniversary Update can now be found in the Cold Weather category.
Our Wide Leg Jeans from the Anniversary Update (ymBottom_SDX037Jeans & yfBottom_SDX037Jeans) can now be found under the Masculine Fashion Preference category.
The new Tucked Tees from the Anniversary Update are now both available in the Athletic, Sleep, and Hot Weather categories.
Sims with the Feminine Fashion Preference will now see the Blazer & Tee top (yfTop_SDX037BlazerTee & ymTop_SDX037BlazerTee) from the Anniversary Update in Create a Sim.
The Curly Shag hair from the Anniversary Update is now listed under the Wavy hair texture.
Console
[EA Forums] With a recent update we identified that an updated User Agreement and Privacy & Cookie Policy was not being shown causing the game to be offline. Simmers will now be prompted to accept the agreements if there is an updated version before reaching the Main Menu to allow the game to connect to the Gallery and Events.
[EA Forums] Settings configured in Game Options, such as Volume levels, should now accurately save between sessions. We are aware of an instance where some PlayStation users may see a Display Size prompt and a version of a User Agreement when starting a new session and we are monitoring and investigating this.
In Live Mode when the Notification Wall is open, pressing RT or R2 to clear all notifications no longer affects the game speed.
High School Years
[EA Forums] When four or more teens from the active household attend high school, all of them now have High School Day tasks.
Businesses & Hobbies
[EA Forums] When adding a Sim from the Gallery or My Library that has custom tattoos to a household in a new game, the Sim’s skin no longer turns pitch black.
Enchanted by Nature
[EA Forums] For more flexibility in how you play, “Enable Ailments Spread” now is a toggle within Game Options > Pack Settings.
[EA Forums] When cooking, Sims with Bad Luck are now less likely to start a fire.
Sleek Bathroom
Dirty state on the Serenity Stone Tub bathtubs, Throne of Stone toilets and Sleek Stone Sink sinks are now properly displayed with correct color.
Dirty state will no longer incorrectly change the color swatch of the Serenity Stone Tub bathtubs.
While we don’t get a lot of The Sims 4 updates, if Maxis releases another one, expect it here on MP1st.
While there's no shortage of characters to draw from Marvel's decades-long history, could we see an original character design at some point in Marvel Rivals' future?
That seems like a real possibility, given NetEase's recent statement to us about it at the recent Marvel Rivals Ignite tournament held in Guangzhou, China.
The leaks were real, as Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will indeed feature wallrunning and super-jumps! The debut trailer featuring the campaign was revealed today at gamescom Opening Night Live, which confirms co-op, alongside details on multiplayer, Zombies and more.
If you’re interested in the shooter, the pre-order bonuses have been revealed as well, which include beta early access! Black Ops 7 has also been confirmed to be releasing on November 14, 2025, on consoles and PC.
If there's one thing old-school Call of Duty fans (like me) are tired of, it's seeing cartoony and silly skins in the game.
Check out the bombastic trailer that continues the franchise’s setpieces and more.
Black Ops 7 Will Feature Wallrunning and a Fully Co-op Campaign
Black Ops 7 Co-Op Campaign:
An Unprecedented Campaign in Black Ops 7 dives deeper into the madness, playable solo or with up to four players.
Returning Fan Favorite Characters, including David Mason and Raul Menendez, along with the introduction of new icons like Emma Kagan adds to the Campaign’s narrative intrigue.
A Wide Spectrum of Environments: Take on high-stakes missions set in locations as varied as the neon-lit rooftops of Japan to the Mediterranean coast, and even into the deepest corners of the human psyche. Players will also experience Avalon, an expansive city whose secrets ripple across the Campaign.
Endgame Unleashed: In the culmination of the story, Treyarch and Raven are unleashing Endgame as part of the Co-Op Campaign, where Avalon opens up for players as they wield personalized abilities and face unexpected challenges, putting everything they’ve mastered throughout the story to the test.
Black Ops 7 Multiplayer:
A Massive Offering: 16 signature 6v6 multiplayer maps at launch (13 all new maps and three returning Black Ops 2 classics) plus two new large-scale maps, all combining a new level of visual fidelity along with refined Multiplayer design for the most engaging Black Ops MP ever.
Near-Future Weaponry: Set in 2035, Multiplayer delivers an arsenal of new, near-future weaponry and gear, where all weapon systems have been overhauled down to the smallest detail to match the era.
Overclocked Gear: In Black Ops 7, your loadout is alive with possibility. For the first time, Scorestreaks, Field Upgrades, and Equipment can be upgraded with the new Overclock system, growing more versatile the more you use them. Every match becomes a step toward unlocking their full potential.
Perks and Hybrid Combat Specialties: On the Perks side, Hybrid Combat Specialties let you mix and match different Perks to unlock exciting and powerful Hybrid gameplay bonuses.
Next-level Omnimovement, including Wall Jumps and more, open-up creative possibilities and fresh dynamics to gameplay.
Skirmish is an all-new, 20v20 adrenaline-charged MP mode that blends a variety of objectives with new abilities like wingsuiting and grappling hooks, and intense vehicle warfare into a massive experience. Set across two launch maps, this is Black Ops large-scale combat, redefined.
Black Ops 7 Zombies:
Round-Based Zombies returns with all-new vehicle gameplay that takes players across a massive set of new locations.
When Crews Collide: Continuing the Dark Aether story, the Black Ops 6 crew collides with alternate versions of the original heroes: Richtofen, Nikolai, Takeo, and Dempsey. In a never-before-seen incarnation, these legends return to face a new kind of nightmare… though in the Dark Aether, nothing is ever what it seems.
A Fight for Survival: Survival maps return for the first time since Black Ops 2, focused entirely on outlasting the undead.
Dead Ops Arcade 4 blasts into Black Ops 7 with a wild new mode, deadly weapons, and new arenas in over-the-top chaos. Whether you’re solo or with the squad, DOA 4 is absolute mayhem.
Pre-Order Benefits:
Beta Early Access: The Black Ops 7 Beta runs October 2–8, with Early Access for preorders and eligible Game Pass subscribers granted on October 2.
Reznov Challenge Pack: Preorder digitally or subscribe to select Game Pass plans to unlock the Reznov Challenge Pack in Black Ops 6 and Call of Duty: Warzone. Then complete challenges to earn additional Operator Skins.
Operator Collection: Preorder the Vault Edition to unlock four Operators – Karma, Harper, T.E.D.D., and Reaper EWR-3 – each with roots in Black Ops or Zombies. Play them in the Beta and at launch.
Mastercraft Weapon Collection: Get the Vault Edition to unlock five Mastercraft Weapon Blueprints, each uniquely styled, with impressive weapon inspects and built for impact. Use them in the Beta, then carry them into launch.
More Vault Edition Extras: The Vault Edition also includes eight Ultra GobbleGums for Zombies, one full season of BlackCell content, and a Permanent Unlock Token letting you secure any Black Ops 7 Loadout or Scorestreak Level Unlock.
Expect more of Black Ops 7 to be revealed at COD Next this September.
Call of Duty Season 5 is arriving tomorrow for both Black Ops 6 and Warzone, and one of the most significant changes coming with it for PC players is the inclusion of Secure Boot and TPM 2.
CI Games has officially revealed Lords of the Fallen 2, and it’s a standalone sequel! Not only did we get a snazzy new trailer, but the game’s features have been revealed too.
No release date has been given yet, but it is confirmed for PC and consoles (PS5, Xbox Series X|S).
Those who took part in either of the Open Beta weekends for Battlefield 6 might have noticed that, despite drawing in a ton of players, Team Jade's Delta Force seemed to have been completely unfazed, at least in player count on Steam, as the title held strong numbers throughout the Battlefield 6's beta weekends.
Check out our first details of Lords of the Fallen 2 straight from the developers.
Lords of the Fallen 2 Is Set 100 Years After the First Game
Here are the game’s features straight from the devs:
“Set 100 years after Lords of the Fallen (2023), Lords of the Fallen II is a standalone sequel built in Unreal Engine 5, featuring two fully explorable worlds, including a deadlier, expanded Umbral realm. Developed in direct response to community feedback, and embracing its unapologetically mature experience with brutal executions and extreme gore, this is dark fantasy without compromise.”
DUAL WORLDS:
Explore two fully explorable parallel realms, including a deadlier, expanded Umbral.
FULL CO-OP PROGRESSION:
Full shared campaign progression in online co-op from day one.
PLAYER-FIRST DESIGN:
Developed in direct response to community feedback, including optional PvP and custom
game modifiers.
VISCERAL COMBAT:
Brutal executions, extreme gore, and an unapologetically mature-rated experience.
UNREAL ENGINE 5:
Lords of the Fallen’s signature visual style and tight gameplay upgraded for the
next-generation.
While there's no shortage of characters to draw from Marvel's decades-long history, could we see an original character design at some point in Marvel Rivals' future?
That seems like a real possibility, given NetEase's recent statement to us about it at the recent Marvel Rivals Ignite tournament held in Guangzhou, China.
As expected, the moment maintenance concluded, Bungie rolled out the latest Destiny 2 patch, version 9.0.0.7. For those on consoles, you’ll see this appear as Destiny 2 update 3.71/1.166.
Chief among the fixes include Edge of Fate, Portal bug fixes, and even weapons and armors got their bugs squashed.
While we've seen the Battlefield 6 Open Beta crack Call of Duty's Steam record with over 500,000 concurrent players, publisher Electronic Arts hasn't commented on just how many people participated in the beta.
For the complete info, read on for the patch notes.
Destiny 2 Latest Update for Aug. 19 Complete List of Changes via Patch 3.71/1.66.000
Activities
The Edge of Fate
Fixed an issue where “Kepler Gear” continued to display as a reward in the activity tooltip for Kepler weekly missions after first completion.
Actual rewards from the weekly missions have not changed.
Both weekly missions still drop a high-tier piece of Kepler gear once per week on first completion; this is unchanged.
The Time Latch Missions playlist is the best activity to get random higher-tier Kepler gear, or The Sieve when it’s active.
Fixed a rare issue where players could become blocked from progressing The Edge of Fate campaign.
The Portal
Fixed an issue where the opening objective in the Caldera Solo Ops activity could be partially skipped.
Both the Vex shield cubes and the dark matter mounds must now be destroyed to progress.
UI/UX
The Solo Ops playlist now allows players to Return to Orbit after completion, without forcing them to start a new activity.
We’ve adjusted the thresholds for when combatants and activities visually display if they are “hard” or “very hard” to better align with changes to the sandbox in The Edge of Fate and more accurately communicate difficulty to players.
Bumped the threshold for “hard” (sword icons) by 20 Power: Combatants will now display sword icons in their nameplates when they are 30 Power above you.
Bumped the threshold for “very hard” (skull icons) by 10 Power. Combatants will now display skull icons in their nameplates when they are 50 Power above you.
Please note, this is a purely visual change and combatant difficulty relative to player Power has not been changed at this time.
Although Activision previously confirmed that Call of Duty Black Ops 7 wouldn't feature wall-running or jetpacks, considering it's a prequel to Black Ops 3, that doesn't mean the game won't have any crazy movement.
Gameplay and Investment
Exotic Armor
Warlock
Starfire Protocol
Increased the Fusion Grenade energy returns on Starfire Protocol for empowered or radiant weapon hits from 3.5% to 5%.
Weapons
Fixed an issue with Destabilizing Rounds that would cause the perk to not grant volatile rounds under poor network conditions.
Quests and Pursuits
Reduced the number of seasonal challenges needed to claim Top Challenger and its large pile of Bright Dust to 42. This must be completed and claimed before Ash & Iron launches on September 9.
General
Removed audio feedback from the Solstice Lustrous armor set two-piece perk (Photogalvanic) to prevent it from playing repeatedly.
Fixed an issue where the Slow and Small modifier would occasionally cause audio problems.
Fixed an issue where shield charging sounds would occasionally get stuck while the Brawn modifier was active.
Once Bungie releases another patch, expect it here on MP1st.
Those who took part in either of the Open Beta weekends for Battlefield 6 might have noticed that, despite drawing in a ton of players, Team Jade's Delta Force seemed to have been completely unfazed, at least in player count on Steam, as the title held strong numbers throughout the Battlefield 6's beta weekends.
If this recent report from a multi-national financial institution is to be believed, its initial estimate of five million players were blown out of the water easily.
While Battlefield veterans might notice a thing or two that they didn't like about the ongoing Battlefield 6 Open Beta, possibly the loudest concern we've seen online is about the map sizes shown so far.
Battlefield 6 Open Beta Player Estimates Were Raised From 5M to 20M Due to Positive Reception
According to financial services company Oppenheimer Holdings Inc. (via Battlefield Wire), they have “significantly revised” their estimate for the Battlefield 6 Open Beta participants from five million to over 20 million players. This is based on “comprehensive data analysis of similar games and Steam concurrent metrics.”
It’s estimated that the 20 million figure is split 70-to-30 between PC and console gamers, as its noted that the first week of the beta test established “a strong baseline for player engagement.”
This has translated well for publisher EA, as it’s currently on an “Outperform” rating, and company stock is trading at an impressive 36% return over the past six months. You may recall our report from last week, which noted that EA’s stock soared to new heights following the positive reception of the Battlefield 6 Open Beta, and that trend appears to have continued.
While the Battlefield 6 open beta showed us that DICE managed to do a lot of things right, it also had a fair few missteps that we're hoping gets sorted out when the game releases in October.
While the second week of testing for Battlefield 6 didn’t surpass the initial phase, Oppenheimer mentions that negative player feedback was primarily due to the Rush game mode, and criticism of it was not enough to undermine “the overall positive reception of Battlefield 6 among players thus far.”
With these many players, it’s a bit surprising EA hasn’t announced anything to tout how successful the beta has been. We’ve reached out to the publisher about this 20M figure, and if we hear anything back, we’ll update the article with the info.
It’s also been reported recently that EA is targeting to annualize the Battlefield franchise, and they are aiming to do that in the next 5-6 years. Mind, with this kind of reception, the publisher might be pushing hard to do that earlier.
While the Battlefield 6 Open Beta isn't lacking when it comes to gameplay settings and customization, some gamers might be confused on the game's aim sensitivity settings, since it has different values and "feel" compared to past Battlefield games.
The latest major update for Side Meier’s Civlization 7 is now live on PC and consoles! The developers have this as version 1.24, though those on consoles will see this download appear as Civ 7 update 1.11/1.000.13.
This is a substantial download, and while it doesn’t introduce any new content, it does incorporate numerous gameplay improvements. Chief among the changes is that Wonders have been adjusted big-time.
Gamescom, one of the year's most anticipated gaming events, is just hours away, and speculation is running high about what might be revealed.
For the entire patch notes, head on below.
Civilization 7’s New Update on Aug. 19 Applies Patch 1.11/1/000.013
Gameplay
Advisors
(★ – Community Influenced Item) Made several improvements to Advisor Warnings, including:
“Trailing in Technology” and “Trailing in Civics” warnings no longer occur at Difficulty Levels of Sovereign and above.
Made updates to “Competing Wonder” warning, including:
Warning now appears in all Ages (not just Antiquity).
Clicking “Take Me There” moves you to the other player’s copy of the Wonder if possible.
Added new Advisor Warning: “Codex with a potential home but not assigned one.” This is a variant of the existing warning “Codex with no Home.”
Age Transition Improvements
(★) Alliances are now kept on Age Transition when playing on the Continuity setting.
(★) More Gold/Influence is now carried over when playing on the Continuity setting.
Dev note: We are aware of balance concerns around the Continuity setting and are looking into changes across the game that can be made to help smooth out the experience for players.
AI
Trade with AI no longer fails due to assigning a Resource it thought it could.
AI now focuses more on transitioning Independents into City-States.
AI now has more reasonable logic in the Peace Deal menu.
Higher Difficulty AI no longer builds a functional duplicate wall on the same tile when the AI captures another Settlement.
AI leaders no longer accept an alliance if they will have to break it immediately, such as being at war with one of their allies.
Independent Power AI no longer fails to move their Units until provoked.
AI players now aggressively pursue final Victory Projects and Wonders after completing Legacy Paths.
AI will now properly favor Coastal tiles when available when navigating the Ocean to avoid ship damage.
Age Transition
Spain is now properly unlocked with Lafayette when transitioning to the Exploration Age.
Mongolia is now properly unlocked after Age Transition when playing as one of Mongolia’s recommended Leaders.
[Right to Rule DLC] During Advanced Start, Genghis Khan no longer receives policies from the Han and Ming civs as they are not recommended civilizations.
With the Battlefield 6 Open Beta now over, DICE has wisely rolled out a surprise content drop to Battlefield 2042 that not only includes the return of Iwo Jima, new weapons, and more, but also missions players can complete in order to earn rewards that can be used in Battlefield 6.
Camera Improvements
(★) Added an edge-panning option for platforms with mouse input.
Dev note: We heard those of you who prefer edge-panning instead of click-drag or keyboard map navigation, so we brought it back. Keep the feedback coming!
Reworked controller input to significantly improve the feel of camera movement and plot selection, especially when trying to navigate larger distances across the map.
Diplomacy
Updated Civilopedia to reflect that War Weariness effect does not stack Happiness penalty when engaging in multiple wars.
Independent Powers are now only able to pillage a tile within range of a Unit that has no Enemy Units and the defenses fully damaged.
Leaders now receive the correct amount of War Support when a surprise war is declared.
Economy
Brihadeeswarar Temple no longer fails to provide Happiness bonus when the player builds a Building near a Navigable River in the Modern Age.
Tiles no longer lose their Happiness Yield from appeal when placing a Rural Improvement on them.
Blacksmith Building moved to Military Training Tech.
Military
Players will no longer need to choose a target when clicking the Defensive Perimeter button in the Commander Lens.
Units that use a Ranged attack during Focus Fire will no longer have Movement queued to the targeted tile on the next turn.
Units that are in the process of reinforcing a Commander when the Age Transition occurs now immediately complete their Reinforce action, and the Units of defeated players are now completely cleared and not allowed to spawn after the transition.
The “Zeal” Commander Promotion now states that the +5% bonus does not apply to Happiness Yields.
Commanders now receive the respective abilities after completing the Shipbuilding and Cartography Technologies when the Commanders are respawning.
Automate Exploration can now be used when a Scout is within range of a “Ruin” during Modern Gameplay.
The Heroic Assault ability now properly deals 50 damage to hostile Units while using the ability with a normal Army Commander.
Army Commander’s “Scorched Earth” ability will no longer be available to use when there is nothing to pillage.
In multiplayer games, the Scout Unit’s sight will no longer be lost when using the “Lookout” ability when the turn progress changes to “Please Wait” and it still has Movement.
Hybrid Infantry units with Ranged attack will no longer receive damage when Army Commander uses Focus Fire ability.
Overrun can no longer bypass Cliff movement restrictions when using an Army Commander without the Mobility promotion.
Ranged Units can no longer attack an invalid target when an Army Commander uses the Focus Fire ability.
Addressed a rare reported issue where a previously defeated, unmet leader could reappear after an Age Transition, triggering repeated First Meet interactions and blocking progress.
Miscellaneous
Shipbuilding tech now mentions that Support and Civilian Units can safely travel across the Ocean terrain without taking damage.
Reduced spam of countdown message, which now appears only once when the player enters the next turn.
The “Confirm the reset” popup now properly appears when selecting the “Reset” button in the Advanced Options menu.
“Age Unlock” information is no longer missing from some leaders when creating a new game.
Religion & Ideology
Added icons on the Leader Ribbon that appear after Founding a Religion in Exploration or Joining an Ideology in Modern.
The Ideology icons for other leaders now appear Green or Red to indicate whether they share your Ideology.
Dev note: This should make it easier to see which leaders have joined each Ideology – an important factor when choosing an Ideology or deciding which leaders to target for Settlements to progress toward the Ideology Legacy Path in Modern.
Religion Icons will reflect your Religion’s chosen icon and name (including custom name).
While there's no shortage of characters to draw from Marvel's decades-long history, could we see an original character design at some point in Marvel Rivals' future?
That seems like a real possibility, given NetEase's recent statement to us about it at the recent Marvel Rivals Ignite tournament held in Guangzhou, China.
Wonder Balance
Antiquity Age Wonders
[Crossroads of the World DLC] Byrsa
Moved to Engineering Tech.
Colossus
Changed cost from 450 Production to 375.
Moved to Currency Tech.
Dur-Sharrukin
Added “+1 Science on Fortifications in this Settlement.”
Increased Combat bonus from +3 to +5.
Emile Bell
Added base Yield of 2 Influence.
Changed Ginseng Agreement from affecting only Capitals to both players’ Cities.
Ginseng Agreement now increases Relationship more, 10 for Accept and 25 for Support.
Changed cost from 275 Production to 375.
Moved to Citizenship Civic.
Gate of All Nations
Added base Yield of 2 Happiness.
Decreases War Support from 2 to 1.
Great Stele
Added base Yield of 2 Production.
Changed effect to apply to Wonders built in any Settlement.
Adjusted text to accurately reflect that Gold scales per Age.
Moved to Mysticism Civic Mastery.
Ha’amonga ‘a Maui
Changed placement restrictions to allow any biome.
[Right to Rule DLC] Mausoleum at Halicarnassus
Added base Yield of 3 Production.
Increased cost from 275 Production to 450.
Moved to Iron Working Tech.
Mundo Perdido
Changed effect to “+1 Science on Improvements and +1 Happiness on Districts on Tropical Terrain in this Settlement.”
Increased cost from 275 Production to 375.
Moved to Code of Laws Civic Mastery.
Oracle
Increased bonus Culture from Narrative Events from 10 to 20 per Age.
Added 1 Wildcard Attribute Point.
We have plans in the works for this Wonder, so stay tuned!
Petra
Changed effect to “+1 Production on Improvements and +1 Gold on Districts on Desert Terrain in this Settlement.”
Pyramids
Changed effect to “+1 Gold and Production on Improvements and Districts on Minor and Navigable River tiles in this Settlement.”
Changed placement restrictions to allow any biome except Tundra.
Sanchi Stupa
Changed cost from 375 Production to 450.
Moved to Skilled Trades Civic.
Weiyang Palace
Moved to Citizenship Civic Mastery.
Exploration Age Wonders
Borobudur
Changed ability to affect Quarters in that Settlement only.
Erdene Zuu
Reduced base Culture from 4 to 2.
Changed placement restrictions to allow any biome.
Decreased cost from 550 Production to 400.
Moved to Authority Civic Mastery.
Forbidden City
Increased base Culture from 2 to 4.
Reduced Culture and Gold on Fortifications from 2 to 1, but now it applies to all Settlements.
Increased cost from 400 Production to 550.
Moved to Imperialism Civic Mastery.
Hale O Keawe
Changed “Constructing a Building on Coast Terrain grants Culture equal to 50% of its cost” to “+1 Culture on Water Buildings.”
House of Wisdom
Reduced the number of Relics granted from 3 to 1.
Machu Pikchu
Removed “+2 Resource Capacity in this Settlement.”
Changed “+4 Culture and Gold on all Buildings adjacent to this Wonder” to “Buildings gain a +1 Culture and Gold Adjacency for Mountains.”
Changed placement restrictions to allow the Grassland biome.
Modern Age Wonders
[Crossroads of the World DLC] Boudhanath
Increased base Influence yield from 4 to 6.
Changed placement restrictions to allow the Grassland biome.
Brandenburg Gate
Changed “This Settlement suffers no Happiness penalties from War Weariness. +5 Happiness in conquered Settlements” to “+1 War Support on all wars. +1 Settlement Limit.”
Eiffel Tower
Increased Culture and Happiness on Quarters from 2 to 3.
Hermitage
Changed “+10% Culture in Cities that have a Great Work on display” to “+5 Culture in Cities that have a Great Work on display.”
Muzibu Azaala Mpanga
Changed “+2 Food on all Lake tiles. +2 Culture and Happiness on Lake tiles in this Settlement” to “+4 Culture and Food on Improvements and Districts on Lake tiles.”
Palacio de Bellas Artes
Removed “+10% Happiness in this City.”
Increased Happiness from Great Works from 2 to 3.
Added “Gain 1 Artifact.”
Red Fort
Added 4 Production to the base Yield.
Given the scope of this patch, don’t be surprised to see Firaxis release another one to resolve any issues that might arise.
It appears that EA may be going all in with the Battlefield franchise, as it has been reported that the publisher is working to ensure it can release a new game every year, at some point in the future.
Gamescom, one of the year’s most anticipated gaming events, is just hours away, and speculation is running high about what might be revealed. A recent trademark filing, however, might have given us a clue, and it’s tied to the famous action title Black Myth: Wukong.
The developer, Game Science, has already confirmed its presence at the event, but what it plans to show is still a mystery. Previously, the studio mentioned that DLC for the game was in development, which remains a possibility.
Possibly one of the biggest surprises of 2024 was how big Black Myth Wukong was in terms of impact on sales and the gaming industry in general.
“Black Myth Zhongkui” Unearthed
Update: Our report has been proven to be the real deal, as Game Sciecne has officially announced it, which you can read about here, We”ve also included the announcement trailer too!
Original Story
However, there’s another interesting possibility. Back in 2020, Game Science registered several potential sequels for a Black Myth franchise. And now, a new trademark filed today mentions one of those titles, hinting that we may get more than just DLC. The title in question is “Black Myth: Zhongkui”, with Zhong Kui being a prominent figure in Chinese mythology. He’s often depicted as a stocky, bearded man who is known as a protector against evil spirits.
Due to the wide range of categories the trademark is subject to, it’s difficult to discern whether this will be a new game or a DLC. Some of the categories are for gaming, but others cover various items like bracelets and notebooks, which we assume would be for marketing purposes.
However, the fact that it carries a different title after “Black Myth” definitely raises our suspicions. If we are indeed on the verge of an imminent announcement, we’ll be sure to keep you updated if something surfaces later today at Gamescom Opening Night Live.
While more and more Xbox games are being released on the PS5, one Xbox-exclusive game that still hasn't been announced for the PS5 is Bethesda's Starfield.
Marvel Rivals spans 85 years of Marvel, with its abundance of characters, and continues to grow every month as NetEase fulfills its promise of releasing two heroes every season.
But could there be a point where there are too many characters?
Developer NetEase doesn’t seem to think so at this point according to a statement given to us by the game’s Creative Director at the Marvel Rivals Ignite Mid-Season Tournament held in Guangzhou, China.
With the Battlefield 6 Open Beta now over, DICE has wisely rolled out a surprise content drop to Battlefield 2042 that not only includes the return of Iwo Jima, new weapons, and more, but also missions players can complete in order to earn rewards that can be used in Battlefield 6.
Could The Marvel Rivals Roster Become Too Overwhelming With Ongoing Monthly Releases?
In an interview with Marvel Rivals Creative Director, we asked that very question, since it’s also a concern of ours seeing as the hero selection wheel is slowly getting packed with characters, and we’re just in the game’s third season.
MP1st: I know that currently it’s averaging like one hero a month being added to the roster. Are you worried at all that the roster may become too big at some point to where newcomers may become overwhelmed? Or is there a plan to ever maybe retire heroes to where it’s not too large of a roster? Do you have any plans just kind of based on that?
Guangguang then answered (via translator), “Maybe, but actually we would focus more on the present situation and actually would see players having many anticipations on the upcoming new heroes to see that we could enlarge our roster. And for the current in-game environment, we also see that players’ anticipation are I believe more than the negative aspect that we could have foreseen. So in that case, we would continue to release heroes at a monthly basis for the upcoming foreseen seasons.”
Those who took part in either of the Open Beta weekends for Battlefield 6 might have noticed that, despite drawing in a ton of players, Team Jade's Delta Force seemed to have been completely unfazed, at least in player count on Steam, as the title held strong numbers throughout the Battlefield 6's beta weekends.
While this is mostly the kind of response you would expect to hear, it’s still interesting to hear the mindset directly from the person who works directly on the game at such a high level.
Rather than focusing on the downside of adding more characters, it appears that the team at NetEase is looking at which characters people are most highly anticipating and working to bring them into the mix instead, which is rather exciting as a fan.
This interview also confirmed that the monthly releases are still the plan for the upcoming future, which makes sense with the large roster of characters to pull from, as well as the number of leaks of potential upcoming roster additions that were also addressed by NetEase who told us they were developing countermeasures against it.
Do you think that the roster for Marvel Rivals will eventually have to be whittled down to perhaps groups or are you fine with a massive roster that is ever growing? Let us know in the comments below.
Although Activision previously confirmed that Call of Duty Black Ops 7 wouldn't feature wall-running or jetpacks, considering it's a prequel to Black Ops 3, that doesn't mean the game won't have any crazy movement.
Bungie is taking the Destiny 2 servers down on August 19 for standard maintenance. During this downtime, players will also see the release of patch 9.0.0.7 on all platforms.
For the complete downtime schedule, please head below, where MP1st has the full information on the servers.
Those who took part in either of the Open Beta weekends for Battlefield 6 might have noticed that, despite drawing in a ton of players, Team Jade's Delta Force seemed to have been completely unfazed, at least in player count on Steam, as the title held strong numbers throughout the Battlefield 6's beta weekends.
Destiny 2 Downtime for August 19 Will Usher in a New update
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 — Update 9.0.0.7
6:00 AM PDT
-7 UTC
Destiny 2 will undergo maintenance.
Sign-on and game integration features will be unavailable on web, mobile, third-party apps, and the Bungie Store.
Players who observe issues should report to the #Help forum.
8:35AM PDT
-7 UTC
Destiny 2 and all APIs will be brought offline for expected maintenance.
Players will be removed from activities.
Destiny 1 may be impacted.
10:00 AM PDT
-7 UTC
The latest Destiny 2 update will be available across all platforms and regions.
Players will be able to log back into Destiny 2.
Players logging into the game may be placed in a queue and may experience sign-on issues as background maintenance is still ongoing.
The Destiny 2 API will be brought online.
Clan features may remain offline until maintenance is complete.
12:00 PM PDT
-7 UTC
Destiny 2 maintenance is expected to conclude.
Console players who encounter issues updating should restart their console and try downloading the update.
Players who observe issues should report to the #Help forum.
Expcet your usual dose of bug fixes and gameplay adjustments to be released today. Will we get something special since gamescom Opening Night Live is kicking off later? Perhaps, but whatever the patch houses, we’ll have it up on the site.
If the downtime is extended, we’ll make sure to update the article to reflect this. Stay tuned for the patch notes here on MP1st once it’s live.
With the Battlefield 6 Open Beta now over, DICE has wisely rolled out a surprise content drop to Battlefield 2042 that not only includes the return of Iwo Jima, new weapons, and more, but also missions players can complete in order to earn rewards that can be used in Battlefield 6.
The big Conan Exiles August update is here on consoles and PC, and this brings new content to the game, as well as a chunky list of bug fixes and improvements.
If you’re on consoles, you’ll see this download appear as Conan Exiles update 2.14, and as far as we’re aware, the changelog for consoles and PC are the same. There are also console-specific fixes included in this update, which are outlined in the official patch notes below.
Although Activision previously confirmed that Call of Duty Black Ops 7 wouldn't feature wall-running or jetpacks, considering it's a prequel to Black Ops 3, that doesn't mean the game won't have any crazy movement.
Conan Exiles August Update Is More Than Just Bug Fixes
NEW
Introducing the Dark Dregs! Find light in the darkness in a fresh twist on a classic dungeon experience, available for a limited time from now until September 19th. New challenges and rewards await those who brave the depths!
Dark Dregs replaces the original Dregs while it is active, and is accessible through the same entrance.
After the 19th, it will join Bounty Hunting and The Sacred Hunt as rotating events and will return for set intervals in the future.
The Black Lotus Bazaar has new delights for the fashionable and discerning Exile! Look forward to new bundles such as Khitan New Year and the Vanir Cabin!
General Gameplay & Systems (All Platforms)
Multiple placeholder localization strings were corrected in the Admin Panel
Attribute points could desync after level-ups during server crashes
Coup de Grace truncheon did not properly kill T1–T3 thralls, instead leaving them unconscious
Stacking and clipping issues affected various placeable items including kegs, tables, desks, and paintings
Sorcerous pet food had incorrect expiration timers across server types
Stability loss on upgraded altars occurred if placeables were present during model scaling changes
Crafting the Keystone did not return the item or ingredients on dedicated servers when using drag-and-drop method
Battering Ram was not available for crafting at appropriate Blacksmith benches
Executioner Chest placement was too close to cliff edge, risking player or item loss
Player characters could respawn inside previously visited dungeons after death or relogging
Dismemberment effects from Battle Pass content were not triggering as expected
Character creation settings were not consistently saved for newly created characters
Sated food buff unintentionally reduced base health values
Multiplicative stat modifiers with the same value failed to apply consistently
Those who took part in either of the Open Beta weekends for Battlefield 6 might have noticed that, despite drawing in a ton of players, Team Jade's Delta Force seemed to have been completely unfazed, at least in player count on Steam, as the title held strong numbers throughout the Battlefield 6's beta weekends.
Purge System
Purge events failed to start under valid basecamp conditions
HUD messages, threat indicators and victory messages for Purge were not localized
Users could reach a negative threat level, preventing progression
Damage could be dealt to caged NPCs before liberation sequence completed
Performance degradation occurred during simultaneous Purge events
FOB spawn logic allowed bases to generate on already-claimed player land
Purge Accountant dialogue failed to trigger correctly in single-player
Crafting & Knowledge UI
Multiple items failed to appear at appropriate crafting stations or under expected subcategories (e.g. Battering Ram, Bazaar items)
Knowledge entries were miscategorized or missing for various unlockables
Post-purchase, many Bazaar items did not unlock properly in Ancestral Knowledge
Invalid or missing dye slot configurations were found across several armor sets
Platform-Specific (PC/Xbox/PS5)
Ping and player counts were not displayed correctly on Xbox and PlayStation server browsers (PS/Xbox)
Initial login caused crash on dedicated servers after first boot sequence (PS)
Building & Placeables
Snapping, stacking, and collision issues affected a variety of placeables and structural elements
Missing or mismatched placement and dismantling SFX impacted newly added structures
Vanir Cabin and similar foundations had terrain offset issues leading to floating visuals
Certain decorative items and doors could be placed repeatedly in the same location causing overlap
Hanging Blacksmith Sign could not be placed on all wall types (pending confirmation of item release)
While there's no shortage of characters to draw from Marvel's decades-long history, could we see an original character design at some point in Marvel Rivals' future?
That seems like a real possibility, given NetEase's recent statement to us about it at the recent Marvel Rivals Ignite tournament held in Guangzhou, China.
Ambient Life, Smart Objects, and AI
Ambient Thralls failed to interact properly with smart objects such as hookahs
Pathing issues led to ambient NPCs getting stuck in doorways or overlapping paths
Bar Patrons were unable to open doors or resumed unintended interactions after being interrupted
Smart object toggles were missing on multiple Bazaar-related items
Accumulated Thralls stacked in fixed locations or appeared in idle T-pose
AI, Companions & Quests
Forge mobs did not properly despawn when initiating the Forge Fight quest with Freya
Localization & Text
Multiple entries in UI, knowledge panels, and system messages displayed placeholder localization strings
Text labels were inconsistently translated or formatted (e.g. ‘Eyebrows’, ‘Dregts Brazier’)
Victory and challenge announcements were untranslated across multiple languages
Incorrect or non-localized messages appeared in event logs and content screens
Miscellaneous & Technical
Multiple logging fixes and optimizations.
Multiple streaming and loading optimizations and fixes.
Addressed various exploits and cheats
Given the cadence on how Funcom releases these patches, we should get a hotfix soon if something breaks or needs tuning from this patch. However, something much more significant is expected after a few months.
It appears that EA may be going all in with the Battlefield franchise, as it has been reported that the publisher is working to ensure it can release a new game every year, at some point in the future.
